Chapter 377: Ferdinand's Physical Confrontation Template: Seeking Fortune in Danger

【Ronaldo's Broccoli +4 → Ronaldo's Broccoli +5】

Although Cristiano Ronaldo did some very bad things to Tom and his friends in his dream, Cristiano Ronaldo's item was simply too useful.

The Broccoli had been directly upgraded to +5, leaving Tang Ye with only a little over 100 Counterattack Points remaining in his balance.

But it didn't matter; the season was about to end, and Tang Ye only needed to save enough Counterattack Points to buy items for the final two matches.

【You have purchased Ronaldo's Broccoli +5】

【You have purchased Pogba's Hair Clay +4】

With the items bought, training began!

Feeling that his passing attribute was just one step away from the 90 threshold, Tang Ye devoted a great deal of time to passing training.

Having just missed out on the Premier League title, Tang Ye was extremely eager to win the FA Cup trophy.

Since that was the case, he needed to improve everything he could before the FA Cup final began.

Chelsea was not an easy opponent to deal with; even the slightest improvement could become a decisive factor in the match!

"Beep, beep-beep!"

After grinding some proficiency on his Growth Template, Tang Ye heard Fan Fan Dejiahe's whistle.

The players gathered together as the Manchester United assistant coach briefed everyone on the upcoming arrangements.

The Matchday 38 fixture against Watford was separated from the FA Cup final by only five days.

Considering that the league points would no longer help Manchester United's ranking, the coach's intention was to directly forfeit the Matchday 38 game.

Both Tang Ye and Rashford, the two main starters, would play as substitutes!

Then came the final FA Cup final.

"This is our last chance to win a trophy this season."

Fan Fan Dejiahe looked around at the players present.

"Our focus for the next week is Chelsea. I hope you can pull yourselves together; the league is already a lost cause, so we must seize what we still can."

"Alright, welcome back, dear viewers; this is the second half of the final Premier League round between Manchester United and Watford."

"Watford leads by two goals in the first half, but Manchester United still seems to have no intention of substituting in their main players?"

"Yes, despite trailing 0:2, Ten Hag has only made some simple tactical adjustments to the team. Tang Ye and Rashford still haven't come on!"

Manchester United's behavior of throwing the match gave Watford hope.

Tang Ye jumped up and down in front of the substitute bench, observing the situation on the field while warming up his muscles.

【Wealth Management Progress: Assists (4/5)】

Only one more assist was needed to obtain the Legendary Chest.

Tang Ye could complete this Wealth Management task in the final FA Cup match against Chelsea.

But to be on the safe side, it was best to obtain the Legendary Template before the final.

After all, Tang Ye needed some time to adapt to his Legendary Template!

"Mr. Erik."

Tang Ye walked over to Ten Hag's side: "How about substituting me in?"

"Let's wait until after the 70th minute; the outcome of this match isn't too critical, resting well is what matters most."

"The FA Cup final is in a few days," Ten Hag reminded him.

"I know, but Mr. Erik, five days is enough for me to recover, and it's only half a match; I won't even need to expend too much energy."

Tang Ye requested again: "Just let me go on; even securing a draw would be good."

With the Hot Chocolate Milk in his system, Tang Ye needed only three days to fully recover; even two days wasn't impossible.

A full five days of rest time was simply too abundant for Tang Ye!

"Are you sure?"

Ten Hag confirmed with Tang Ye once more, then made the substitution.

"A substitution for Manchester United... Tang Ye replaces Lin Lin Jiade!"

"Oh, this substitution; it looks like Manchester United is about to start a counterattack!"

Watching Tang Ye run onto the field from the sidelines, the away team's head coach Gracia's expression was not very good.

Damn it!

After the first half ended like that, Gracia had thought Manchester United was going to gift them three points!

Now it seemed those three points might not be so easy to take?

"United! United!"

After Tang Ye came on, Manchester United's offense obviously improved; on the substitute bench, Ten Hag exchanged a glance with Fan Fan Dejiahe.

"Messi can't produce this kind of effect, and neither can Cristiano Ronaldo."

Messi couldn't do it.

Cristiano Ronaldo couldn't do it either.

Then who could?

Tom, clad in vine armor, could!

He was the most powerful!

"Go, go, go!"

Luke Shaw started running down the wing, and Tang Ye played a through ball.

Pretending to pass to Luke Shaw, he suddenly turned instead to look for McTominay.

McTominay headed the ball down to Mata.

Mata again to Fellaini!

Boom!

The shot is taken, and Manchester United pulls one back!

"Come on, come on!"

High-fiving his teammates, Tang Ye signaled for everyone to hurry back for the kickoff.

"We can see that Tang Ye's desire to attack is extremely high."

"Having just missed out on the league title yet still maintaining such excellent competitive form, Tang Ye's ability to adjust his mindset is truly first-class; this is exactly what we mentioned earlier about why Tang Ye can always maintain a stable match performance."

While the commentators were still singing praises, Manchester United's second threatening attack gradually developed.

Rojo's long pass found the front line.

"Hold up, hold up!"

Martial dropped back and easily controlled the ball, laying it off to Tang Ye.

OK!

The moment he received the ball, Tang Ye immediately lofted it into the penalty area.

It was aimed at McTominay, who was making a forward run!

McTominay heads it!

"GOOO——AAAA——LLLL!!!"

The ball went in, but the Manchester United players did not rush to celebrate.

Because Tang Ye's pass was offside!

"Damn, surely that wasn't offside? Referee, are you sure it was offside?"

Tang Ye and Fellaini pressured the referee together.

If this goal counted, Manchester United would have equalized, so it was still necessary to argue with the referee.

However, the Manchester United players' communication was unsuccessful.

The score remained 1:2!

Pah!

Spitting a mouthful of saliva onto the grass, Tang Ye slowly retreated.

He glanced at the time.

It was now the 79th minute of the second half!

The chance of getting another assist was slim, but it still needed to be fought for.

"Control the tempo, control the tempo!"

"Watch my position, watch my position!"

Shouting to his teammates, Tang Ye began his adjustments.

Using his own rhythm to drive the rhythm of the entire team was something Tang Ye had learned since joining Manchester United.

Every time he did this, the results were always excellent!

The 82nd minute!

Holding the ball in the center, Tang Ye accelerated toward the edge of the arc.

Without any flashy moves, Tang Ye's excellent sense of rhythm helped him evade many defenders.

Move forward!

A Watford defender pressed toward Tang Ye, at which point Tang Ye suddenly halted his body.

Shoot directly!

Tang Ye was still too impatient; although the defender was feinted, after falling he still managed to effectively block Tang Ye's shot.

"Fuck!"

This Manchester United attack failed, while Ten Hag shouted toward the pitch: "Don't rush, don't rush, tell Tom!"

Taking advantage of the corner kick opportunity, Fellaini relayed Ten Hag's words to Tang Ye.

"Yeah, I know, I know."

Forcing himself to calm his current emotions, Tang Ye returned his focus to the match.

Find a chance, find a chance...

It was now the 88th minute of the second half!

Crack!

A long pass went straight to the far post.

It was aimed at McTominay again!

Watch McTominay!

Boom!

A header!

Goal!

"No offside this time! The Watford defenders were held up behind!"

"Manchester United has equalized in the dying moments!"

Raising both arms, Tang Ye finally let his suspended heart relax.

【Wealth Management Progress: Assists (5/5)】

Status: Completed

"Roar!!!"

McTominay gripped Tang Ye's shoulder and shouted into his face.

This is Scott McTominay's first goal of his Manchester United career!

Assisted by Tang Ye!

"Scott, calm down, Scott!"

……

Check Dongqiu Di match report: Manchester United drew 2-2 with Watford at home, finishing the Premier League season with 92 points after 38 rounds.

After the match, Manchester United players remained on the pitch.

This was Manchester United's final game at Old Trafford this season; now they needed to bow out and thank their fans for their unwavering support.

"Tom!"

McTominay walked over to Tang Ye's side—he had followed Tang Ye since the final whistle, his eyes filled with longing to become Tom's junior.

Tom currently had only Rodri as his junior, and Rodri was Manchester United's starting defensive midfielder.

McTominay also wanted to become Tom's junior.

Because this was the essential path to becoming Manchester United's starting central midfielder!

"What's up, Scott?"

Tang Ye placed his hand on McTominay's shoulder: "Hmm, your shoulders are so hard. One of my national team teammates has shoulders just as hard. Hmm… Scott, you're probably even harder than him."

Upon encountering a broad-shouldered guy, Tang Ye and McTominay chatted about his national team teammate Zhang Zhang Yuning.

McTominay listened very attentively.

Because this was the crucial step to bonding with Tom!

"Stay at United! Stay at United!"

"Tom stay at United!"

It began as a team chant, but then the situation suddenly turned strange—Tang Ye's name echoed throughout the stadium.

When rumors first surfaced about exchanging Dembélé for Tang Ye, Manchester United fans weren't panicked, because they knew the deal was unrealistic.

But now the proposed exchange target had become Messi.

Manchester United fans were truly panicked now!

Even if it's Messi, Tom, you can't leave!

The TV host arrived on the pitch.

The fans' cries were so intense that the reporter abandoned Ten Hag and instead went straight to Tang Ye, who stood beside McTominay.

"Can I ask you a few questions?"

"Oh? Yeah, of course."

"Rumors say you're leaving Manchester United—is that true?"

After posing the question, the reporter handed the microphone to Tang Ye, and the stadium suddenly fell silent.

Tang Ye leaned close to the microphone and thought for a moment.

"Barcelona is a great team, and Manchester United is just as great. But I still have many things left to achieve here at United."

Tang Ye looked at the reporter: "Personally, I don't want to leave. I believe I'll still be playing for Manchester United next season."

"Wow!!!"

"Tom!"

"Tom!"

Screams erupted from the stands.

The great Tom has chosen to stay at Manchester United!

……

Two hours after the Manchester United-Watford match ended, Mancheng defeated their final opponent 3-0.

The Premier League season was over!

Immediately after the match, Mancheng's official account posted their championship poster on Twitter.

Over twenty first-team players and head coach Guardiola appeared together in the poster.

In the center of the poster was a bold Arabic numeral: "100."

This was Mancheng's total points earned in the Premier League this season!

Appendix: Premier League standings (2017-18 season)

1. Mancheng, 100 points.

2. Manchester United, 92 points.

3. Tottenham, 76 points.

4. Liwupu, 75 points.

5. Chelsea, 71 points.

The familiar standings revealed three entirely different tiers among the Premier League's top five.

【The sky over Manchester is blue!】

【Manchester United is unlucky, but Tom played incredibly well—if they sold Tom to Mancheng, Mancheng might win the Champions League.】

【I hope Mancheng can maintain this next season!】

【Go England at the World Cup!】

【It's hard to believe Mancheng could become this strong—Guardiola is far better than Ten Hag, right? Ten Hag is only good at transfers; everything else is average.】

At home that night, Tang Ye scrolled through the Twitter comments.

Although he told himself not to read the comments, the comment section now belonged to Mancheng fans.

But Tang Ye just couldn't resist opening the comments section to look.

If Manchester United had missed out on the title with over 80 points, then Tang Ye would have nothing to say.

But failing to win the league title with 92 points, to be honest, was truly hard to accept.

The most deadly part was that, given Mancheng's current form, they might still score 90+ points next season!

If they wanted to win the league title, Manchester United would have to reclaim their former glory!

Slap!

Throwing his phone onto the table, Tang Ye shifted his attention to the system.

【Financial Progress: 5/5】

Status: Completed

This was the third Legendary Chest Tang Ye had obtained this season!

Let's see what we've got!

【You have obtained the Manchester United Chest · Legendary】

His heartbeat inevitably quickened; Tang Ye now only hoped the chest would help him secure the FA Cup final against Chelsea!

【You have obtained the Ferdinand Physical Confrontation Template (Legendary)】

【Physical Confrontation: 80 → 82】

【Defense: 72 → 74】

The template of Ferdinand, Manchester United's legendary defender!

Both Physical Confrontation and Defense increased by 2 points.

This defensive template was a huge help to Tang Ye's attributes, especially Physical Confrontation.

With a Physical Confrontation attribute of 82, Tang Ye now fully possessed the capability to contend with Premier League full-backs.

However, Tang Ye's style of play at Manchester United didn't rely heavily on physical confrontation.

Should he put the Ferdinand Template into the Forge to be reforged?

Hiss—

This was a question that required careful consideration.

The Ferdinand Template wasn't exactly what Tang Ye had hoped for, but gaining 2 points in Physical Confrontation wasn't too bad either.

Reforging it might yield something better.

Of course, it could also result in something worse!

Sitting in his chair and pondering for a long time, Tang Ye finally made his decision.

Fortune favors the bold!

【Are you sure you want to place the Ferdinand Physical Confrontation Template (Legendary) into the Forge for reforging? If confirmed, you will receive a random template of the same quality】

The pressure was on!

Sweat flowed from his forehead as Tang Ye bit down on the gum in his mouth.

【You have lost the Ferdinand Physical Confrontation Template (Legendary)】

【Physical Confrontation: 82 → 80】

【Defense: 74 → 72】

【You have obtained... the Beckham Long-Range Guidance Template (Legendary)】

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