[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-foresight":3,"chapter-foresight-foresight-chapter-14":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","FORESIGHT",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1847412,2452,"Chapter 14 14: Future Plans","foresight-chapter-14",14,"\u003Cp>[Winter's Pasta]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs. Winter's signature pasta salad was always a favorite. Unlike the usual sweet-and-sour versions, hers had a subtle, savory touch that hit just right after a long day of training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chamberlain dug into his steaming plate with enthusiasm, clearly savoring every bite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs. Winter's shop wasn't far from Arsenal's training base. Thanks to Arsenal's strict dietary requirements, her place had quietly become a go-to spot for the players.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai had ordered a plate too, sitting across from Chamberlain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The atmosphere in the team is just terrible,\" Chamberlain muttered between bites.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai smiled slightly. \"Where's this coming from?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chamberlain sighed. \"You think it'll get worse?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai shook his head. \"It'll get better. Give it time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's good to hear,\" Chamberlain replied, visibly relieved. \"Honestly, I feel like I can't even breathe on the training ground. No one says a word—how can they not find that uncomfortable?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai said nothing, only giving Chamberlain a sideways glance before returning to his meal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trying to shift gears, Chamberlain added, \"Vermaelen's something else. I haven't gotten past him once!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai raised an eyebrow. \"Between me and him, who gives you a harder time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chamberlain paused to think, then answered, \"Vermaelen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quickly, he explained, \"He's constantly pushing and leaning into me. I can't deal with it. You don't play like that. You're more... composed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My positioning is good enough that I don't need to be overly physical,\" Kai replied. \"It conserves energy, lets me cover more ground.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't that Kai avoided contact—he just saved his stamina for when it mattered. Still, he knew he couldn't rely on that forever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment of reflection, Kai said thoughtfully, \"Starting tomorrow, I'm ramping up my strength training. Holding the ball under pressure is something I need to improve.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That idea had been simmering in his mind ever since he struggled to bypass Arteta in training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Premier League, a player had to be able to handle physical pressure. Resilience was non-negotiable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As their conversation meandered into lighter topics, they finished their meals and said their goodbyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walking home, Kai bounced a ball along the road.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His touch was improving—months of training were starting to pay off. As he walked and played, his thoughts turned to development.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right now, his defensive instincts and passing range were strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His ability to intercept and tackle was well above average—good enough for the Premier League, as long as he avoided full-contact battles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that conversation with Chamberlain made one thing clear: strength was still a weakness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He needed to bulk up, build muscle, and train for contact. Premier League defenders didn't go easy on anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, he reminded himself not to overdo it. He was still growing, and it wouldn't help to overload his frame too quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the future? If Wenger gave him the time and backing, Kai wouldn't mind developing his playmaking skills to become a complete midfielder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that was later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right now, the priority was building strength, increasing pace, and learning how to retain the ball under pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he knew it, Kai had arrived at Billy's house. He slipped the ball into his bag and pushed open the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he stepped inside, the sound of hurried footsteps echoed down the hallway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kevin appeared, skidding to a stop in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai's eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kevin's face was bruised and swollen—one side puffed up and tinged purple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet, the boy was smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It looked painful. His lips twitched every time he grinned. But the grin stayed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I did it!\" Kevin exclaimed. \"I stared one of them down and fought back! He was weaker than I thought. I made his head bleed! I was scared, but they ran—and I won!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little guy beamed with pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he looked up at Kai, eyes full of expectation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai turned to look behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Billy and his wife were on the couch, arm in arm, watching with quiet pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Billy smiled. \"That's the first time Kevin's stood up for himself. He said he got the courage from you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai raised his hands quickly. \"Wait, I didn't tell him to fight! I just… I might've said something about 'staring someone down'...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice faded as guilt crept in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because, well… he had said that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elena walked over and hugged him gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Kai,\" she said softly. \"We're proud of Kevin. We don't encourage violence, but sometimes, standing up for yourself takes real courage. And you gave him that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Billy added, \"We would've never known Kevin was being bullied if not for your help. Thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I…\" Kai laughed, a little embarrassed. He looked down at Kevin, who was still beaming, and finally sighed. \"Alright, alright. You did well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Awesome!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kevin jumped with joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone laughed, the tension melting into warmth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, Elena served another hearty dinner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai needed the calories—muscle growth meant eating more, after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After their family prayer, they dug into the meal. Billy chatted with Kai about training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he heard Kai had made it into the formal training group, Billy declared he'd toast with a shot of liquor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai, naturally, raised his glass of water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The conversation eventually shifted to upcoming matches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Billy had high hopes for Arsenal, especially for their next home game against Liverpool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After dinner, everyone helped clean up before heading to their rooms for the night.\u003C\u002Fp>",892,"2026-06-09T07:00:21.211Z",1,"novelbin.me","097d000c37e32bf1959595894d0e50b577d7aac3fb379547d7d4e82144cbedeb","foresight-chapter-15","foresight-chapter-13",405,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fforesight-cover.jpg"]