Lin Ming was born as a technician and had always had a gentle and elegant temperament, but he seemed a bit inconsistent and strangely charming when placed in his muscular body.
In summary: handsome features, strong back, and a strong waist.
His mother, Isabella, is a typical British beauty with blonde hair, blue eyes, bright features, and a tall figure. She is a perfect match for Lin Ming.
Unexpectedly, after the genetic combination of the two, the result would be an aberration like Lin Yun: his appearance and abilities are both in their own way, without interfering with each other, or even running in opposite directions.
Therefore, there is only one topic at today's family meeting: whether Lin Yun should continue playing professional football.
"Love cannot be eaten like food," Lin Ming tapped his teacup on the table. "It's not that I don't support you, nor am I against you pursuing your dreams, but you are almost 18 years old, and it's time to consider more realistic matters."
Isabella helped Lin Yun smooth his already long hair and said gently, "We have always respected your choice, and you are very sensible. You have never worried us since you were a child, but after all, this matter concerns you. Your future and your entire life. First and foremost, we must admit that football is a sport that requires talent, primarily talent, and then the second thing..." The words that followed were a bit painful. She couldn't say it out loud, so she could only use her eyes to signal, let Lin Ming handle this delicate matter.
Lin Ming was used to this, and while he didn't like speaking too harshly to his son, to make him give up his fantasy, he could only use the most direct words to say, "You have to admit, you're not cut out for it!"
"I know..." Lin Yun rubbed his face. "Let me try one last time."
The couple exchanged glances and Lin Ming said, "How do you want to try?"
"Before the next season," Lin Yun raised his head, thought about it, and said, "If I can't make it to the first team before the end of this season, then I will give up professional football and honestly find another path."
The couple exchanged glances and could only silently nod.
Reading is a newly promoted team in the Premier League this year, but their history is quite poor, and it's very likely that they will return to the Championship at the end of the season. But even then, not everyone can make it to their first team. Lin Yun's attempt... probably will stop trying.
There wasn't much time left for Lin Yun to experience the power of the system, or even none at all.
As soon as he finished talking to his parents, he rushed to Hogwood's training base to meet with the team.
Today is game day. Reading Sub-19 will go to London to play against Arsenal Sub-19. The routine for everyone on this day is basically to go to the club for a simple morning training, return home or rest at the base at noon, and then head out for the away game in the afternoon.
Of course, the reason we can divide the day into morning, noon, and afternoon is mainly because Reading is very close to London, less than an hour's drive, and we arrive even before the playlist ends.
Lin Yun was naturally not idle in the car; instead, he opened the system light curtain that only he could see and continued to study his plugin that was not yet warmed up.
[Name: Lin Yun]
[Age: 17]
[Registered Position: Center]
[Preferred Foot: Left]
[Model: Haaland]
[Characteristics: Iron Bones, Green Horse, Terminator, Diabolic Aura (only)]
Several characteristics made it easier for Lin Yun to describe Haaland, whom he had never met before.
Iron Bones: Strong and must be very strong.
Green Horse: Literally?
Terminator: a natural shooter, a goal-scoring machine, a fox in the penalty area... that should be the correct understanding, right?
He guessed approximately the first three characteristics based on their literal meaning, but it was the diabolic aura that left him a bit confused.
"Majin? Majin Buu? Don't tell me it looks a bit similar." Lin Yun thought of Haaland's picture and thought he had found the answer.
Naturally, he didn't know that the reason why Majin is a Majin is not just because he looks like Buu.
What surprised Lin Yun even more was that there were no headers or long-range shots in the characteristics.
Just by looking at the body shape, he thought Haaland would be another Drogba or someone like Ibrahimovic who could play both inside and outside, but no matter which, his headers and long-range shots should be the default setup, but now it seems that this brother is "only" a sophisticated version of Inzaghi or a bestial version of Thomas Muller?
"Well, you can't be too greedy..."
Inzaghi and Muller are already famous superstars in their own right. Along with their strong bodies and fast speed, it's simply an upgrade from 69 to 96, which is enough for them to waste money. Yes.
It's just that these features obviously come with the model. How to get new models and new features? The canine system doesn't have a single explanation, so you have to figure it out on your own.
Dyson beside him saw that Lin Yun was distracted as soon as he got in the car and thought he had seen everything clearly.
He took off his ear protectors and gave Lin Yun a strong pat on the shoulder. "What's wrong, buddy, a showdown at home?"
"Yeah, an ultimatum," Lin Yun replied casually. "If you can't make it to the first team before the end of this season, then I have to say goodbye to professional football."
"That's what we've been expecting all along, right?" Dyson looked like a dead pig not afraid of boiling water. "Anyway, I've accepted the reality."
"But I don't want to accept it..."
Some of the teammates around him overheard the conversation. Some felt sorry for them and felt the same, while others disapproved and even seemed sarcastic.
It's the same in all walks of life. There are always unlimited scenarios at the top. However, there are only a few people who have the strength, perseverance, and luck to climb to the top of the mountain. Most climbers have already suffered a bloody fall at the foot of the mountain, and then quickly realized: That person doesn't exist.
While everyone thought about it, destiny arrived.
The location of the match will not be the famous Emirates Stadium, but the Colney training base.
The game played is called the English Youth Football League.
Founded in 1997, participating teams include the youth teams of various English clubs. It basically represents the highest level of youth football competition in England and is also the springboard for many young players to advance to the Premier League.
You can say that this event is not formal. They have complete rules and systems. Although it is formal, the game setting is not much different from amateur football.
Except for some scouts, most of the dozens of people on the sidelines were parents and friends of the players.
Maybe because they often come to watch youth games
. All these spectators know each other and are busy greeting each other when they arrive. Some people even bring their pets and take them out of the basket they carry before the game starts. Sandwiches and beer were distributed nearby, making it look like a picnic.
Isabella, who had just persuaded Lin Yun to give up professional football, also stood on the sidelines and skillfully greeted the parents around her.
What no one expected was that Wenger also appeared at the scene.
Everyone was surprised and soon understood.
Robin van Persie defected to the enemy, Giroud got injured, newcomer Bordowski started high and low, and Bendtner hadn't started a game in over ten matches.
The majestic king of North London doesn't even have a reliable center. Even the little tiger was put in front to play body to body with the defenders.
In that case, what more can the professor do other than come to the youth teams to buy lottery tickets.
When the old man arrived, not only did the young gunners of Arsenal look like they had been beaten to death, but even the young players of Reading were extremely restless.
Everyone knows why.
Wenger is recognized as the best football player, and many of you here think you're a horse.
No one knew that a man-eating monster had infiltrated this group of horses.