[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-foresight":3,"chapter-foresight-foresight-chapter-37":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},1847435,2452,"Chapter 37 37: Forged In Sweat","foresight-chapter-37",37,"\u003Cp>Kai enjoyed his conversation with Zheng Xin. Being able to converse in Mandarin with a fellow countryman oddly felt liberatingly nice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai returned to Billy's place, took a shower, and headed back to his room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Arsenal's equipment room, Kai was lifting weights under the watchful eye of assistant coach Pat Rice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iron work, resistance band drills, and ball control sessions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Kai still participated in the full team training. But once that was done, he stayed behind to go through a specialized regimen under Pat's supervision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Three more sets!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pat stood to the side, arms crossed, and a faint smile in his eyes. He was pleased with Kai's commitment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He liked that Kai never questioned the plan—just put his head down and trained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even when the drills were exhausting or painfully repetitive, not once had Kai complained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Kai of today was very different from the one who had first walked through the doors eight months ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stronger, more muscular, and noticeably taller—he'd grown five centimeters and now stood at 1.87 meters, weighing in at 85 kilograms. In Premier League terms, that was solid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For comparison, Drogba, who was known for physicality,\" stood just a couple of centimeters taller and weighed only six kilos more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai's fitness stats were inching closer to that level of physical dominance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, all this came with trade-offs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had sacrificed some agility. His bar drills were slipping, and the added muscle made him a little stiffer in movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Pat didn't see it as a problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai wasn't the kind of player who relied on slick dribbling or lightning footwork.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What made him special was his ability to intercept the ball and deliver that one killer pass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In recent training matches, Kai had shown glimpses of this—passing moves that could change the entire flow of the game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Arteta's setup, every now and then, Kai would produce a pass so incisive, it cut through defenses like a blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't do it often, but when he did, it was devastating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he was getting better at it. His passing range was growing—long diagonal balls, daisy cutters, and the occasional through passes that split the entire backline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It gave the coaching staff high hopes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still struggled to organize play on a broader level, but that could be developed with time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Arteta still in the squad, there was breathing room. If Kai kept progressing like this, Pat was convinced he'd be a starting player by the middle of next season.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled at the thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wenger had made bold calls in the past—selling Vieira to build around Cesc, for instance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, it seemed he was seriously considering moving Alexander Song and slotting Kai into that role.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Kai wasn't just giving them quality on the pitch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over time, the coaching team had come to admire another aspect of his game—his sense of timing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had this knack for showing up when it mattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In scrimmages, when the game hit a crucial point, Kai would come up with a key interception, a sharp pass, or even the occasional aerial duel that led to a goal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a rare trait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wenger hadn't thrown him into matches just yet, but that was about to change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The barbell hit the floor with a heavy thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai, dripping in sweat, rolled his shoulders. His chest and back muscles shifted visibly with the movement—he looked every bit the part now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Coach, are we doing this again tomorrow?\" he asked between gulps from his water bottle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pat didn't look up from his clipboard. \"What else do you want to train?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai shrugged. \"Just saying… maybe something new? Kinda getting bored of the same drills.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This isn't a restaurant menu,\" Pat replied flatly. \"You don't get to pick and choose. Each item is tailored for you. Until you hit the target numbers, you're not moving on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine,\" Kai sighed. \"But at least tell me what's next on the list?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pat finally glanced up, a teasing grin on his face. \"You really want to know?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he saw the expression, Kai's face changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Flexibility training.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai hazarded a guess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If strength training was tough, flexibility training was actual torture—especially for someone built like him now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pat chuckled. \"Relax. The flexibility drills will be pretty light. Your current frame wouldn't allow for an extreme range of motion anyway.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai glanced down at his bulk and sighed. \"I've put on over ten kilos. If I had to face my old self, he'd probably get knocked out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly,\" Pat nodded. \"This is the Premier League. Most physically intense league in the world. Without a solid frame, you're just one tackle away from a hospital visit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He snapped his notebook shut and added, \"Explosiveness training starts tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai blinked. \"Wait—I thought we were doing flexibility?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's the third phase. First, we build explosiveness. When you're up against fast attackers, you need to close down space quickly. If you're a step late, they're gone. You need the burst to keep up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai grinned. \"So, leg day?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Calves,\" Pat said ominously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And every footballer knows the pain that comes with calf training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next morning, Kai's new training module kicked off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morning and evening sessions now include explosive movement work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the gym, he performed barbell calf raises, standing upright and pushing off his toes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Out on the pitch, it was shuttle runs and sprint drills. And as always, Pat pushed him to the limit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Kai's recovery rate was impressive. No matter how brutal the session, he adjusted within time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That gave Pat even more reason to ramp it up. If the kid could take it, why hold back?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Kai had weekly checkups to ensure he wasn't at risk of injury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The team doctor's verdict was clear: his body was in excellent condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pat was thrilled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nine months ago, he thought Kai had potential. Now? The kid was putting in real performances in training matches, and the ceiling looked even higher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kind of player was every coach's dream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lately, Pat had made it his mission to uncover Kai's full potential—as if opening a mystery box, never knowing what new quality might emerge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few surprise headers, he even toyed with the idea of trying Kai up front.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that was just a thought. Aside from his positional awareness and aerial ability, Kai lacked the pace, finishing, and instincts for the role.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arsenal had just wrapped up their 34th match of the season with a 1-0 home win in a full capacity Emirates stadium and were sitting slightly comfortably in third. Song put on a masterclass in the first half with two crucial tackles to prevent Wigan from taking the lead early and doubling it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They'd leapfrogged Spurs after beating Manchester City at home a couple of weeks back and had followed it up with another solid win.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>2011\u002F2012 Premier League Table (after 34 rounds):\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manchester United – 26W, 4D, 4L – 82 pts\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manchester City – 24W, 5D, 5L – 77 pts\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arsenal – 21W, 4D, 10L – 67 pts\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tottenham Hotspur – 18W, 8D, 8L – 62 pts\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Newcastle United – 18W, 8D, 8L – 62 pts\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chelsea – 16W, 9D, 8L – 57 pts\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The traditional Big Six were holding strong—United, City, and Arsenal occupying the Champions League spots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liverpool, on the other hand, was having a forgettable season, languishing in eighth with a record of 12 wins, 10 draws, and 11 losses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Reds had a long road ahead if they wanted to return to Europe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arsenal, meanwhile, had secured a 5 points cushion above fourth place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the pressure easing, Wenger finally felt he could breathe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was time to give the young guns their shot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earlier in the season, the focus had been entirely on securing points. But now that the path was clearer, Wenger was ready to rotate—and he already had someone in mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wenger had wanted to give Kai his Premier League debut for a while now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That brief FA Cup appearance wasn't enough for his growth, and he knew it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the schedule loosening up, Kai would be seeing the pitch again—most likely within the next four matches, as long as the results allowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that next match?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It just might be Kai's long-awaited return to the squad after a three-month absence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW AND SOME STONES.\u003C\u002Fp>",1404,"2026-06-09T07:00:21.211Z",1,"novelbin.me","39b73d4927341d76461b2de493f2c7480b5d921dd94f9e5a817def0f59723781","foresight-chapter-38","foresight-chapter-36",405,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fforesight-cover.jpg"]