Chapter 177: Everything in the Dream

From Bayer Arena to the first-team dormitory.

All the way were boos and miscellaneous objects.

The club bus's windows were smeared with eggs and beer.

Li Kang forgot how he got back.

Lying on the bedroom bed, the phantoms of the legendary superstar modules struggled out one after another.

All kinds of negative emotions spread wildly.

There were insults.

There was anger.

There was teasing.

There was mockery.

There was hostility.

Countless voices exploded in his mind.

"What's the point of playing football anymore?"

"Don't play anymore."

"Give up."

"Switch to golf."

Li Kang hurriedly removed the modules that were cursing the most fiercely.

Instantly, it became quiet around his ears.

The modules' emotions were consuming his spirit.

A moment later.

Li Kang only felt his head heavy and dazed.

His eyes could no longer stay open.

"Congratulations to this year's Ballon d'Or winner! Li! Let's welcome him with the warmest applause!"

"A stunning turnaround, a miracle by Bei lai yin! Lewokusen eliminated Real Madrid to reach the Champions League final!"

"1:0!!! The shield of Egis shattered, San Siro weeps! The new king of Bei lai yin is crowned!"

"Li Kang has reached the pinnacle of the Champions League! Champions League top scorer, Champions League assist king, this is his era! A new legend is born!"

"Romain Rolland once said, there is only one true heroism in this world: to see life's truth clearly and still love it. Atlético Madrid team, start over; Simeone and Torres, please don't cry. Isn't the upward climbing path more exhilarating than standing at the summit?"

"2015/16 season Champions League champions! Lewokusen!"

"They have made history; they can completely strip the title of the Sanya King! All the hardships and difficulties along the way have finally borne fruit!"

"Beat Barça, beat Barça, beat Bayern Munich, my factory..."

"Li, can I touch your big-ear cup and golden boot?"

"You are our unsellable treasure; you and your teammates will spend your careers at Lewokusen! Bei lai yin will always be your home!"

"The club decided to raise your salary to 20 million euros! Neymar and Messi will join Lewokusen, yes! They will be your teammates from now on! And there's also Ronaldo!"

"We also bought a bunch of midfielders: Kanté, De Bruyne, plus Pirlo, Xavi, Zidane, Baggio, Seedorf, Ronaldinho, Maradona, Cruyff..."

"Your defensive teammates are Beckenbauer, Cannavaro, Thuram, Baresi, Nesta, Maldini!"

"And the goalkeeper is the peak Cech from over a decade ago, before his concussion!"

"Who else do you want to buy? Director Li! Lewokusen has endless money! The Bayer Arena's capacity has been expanded to hold 150,000 spectators."

"Son, those are oak trees, those are beech trees, that river is the Danube! We're not going to Barcelona, never."

"Li, my salivary gland cancer was a misdiagnosis; I won't die. Grow up quickly; by then, all of Europe will cheer for this era's La Masia number 4 position."

"Li-san, I want to give up my entertainment career and be with you forever."

Next morning.

Drip drip drip.

The phone ringtone woke Li Kang up.

As it turns out, in the dream there really is everything.

He slid the screen.

From the other end of the call came Morata's voice: "Li, wait; I'll get my revenge on you in the Champions League final!"

That night.

Calderón Stadium.

Atlético Madrid vs Juventus.

Morata missed the open goal.

Torres, in the final moments' stoppage time, scored a volley winner!

Buffon guessed the direction right, but his body was slow by a few tenths of a second.

When the football lifted the white net...

The camera trembled and shook in an instant.

"Aupaatleti!!!"

Simeone raised his arms and shouted.

Torres' eyes held hot tears.

Atlético Madrid qualified for the Champions League final!

Stamford Bridge.

Abu paced back and forth anxiously.

Champions League qualification!

Do we still have a chance? How many league rounds are left?

Kante? The offer from Leicester City is 40 million? Damn, it's too cheap! Buy! I heard experts say he's one of the best partners for Li!

You guys talk, hurry up and think of ideas.

What if we lose in the Champions League? He's still the player of my dreams!

Etihad Stadium.

Pellegrini had his hands in his pockets, looking worried.

The club's top brass say that no matter how much money it takes... we have to bring him back!

We need to act fast, after the European Cup ends...

He, David Silva, and De Bruyne will form the most unique midfield iron triangle of this era.

They are the only midfield combination capable of rivaling the Galacticos.

This is my final advice to Manchester City.

The story splits into two.

Van Gaal is just doomed.

I have De Gea and Lingard; Manchester United will definitely win the FA Cup.

As long as we bring Li to Old Trafford! I have a three-year goal.

Next season we'll win the Premier League double! Europa League Cup!

In the 17/18 season we'll win the Champions League!

Manchester United will usher in a revival!

What? A 100-million Pogba?

No, Li isn't a defeated general's dog... what... do you want me to leave?

Time flies.

Li Kang continued to live a calm and monotonous life.

Many things happened during this period.

Premier League FA Cup final.

Lingard scored the winning goal, Manchester United won the title.

Van Gaal continued his record of winning a domestic trophy in every league he coached!

Unfortunately, the Dutch master coach eventually faded out and was sacked.

In the Coppa Italia final, Morata descended like a god, nipping AC Milan's revival hopes in the bud.

Juventus became the first Italian team able to defend the Serie A and Coppa Italia double.

Coupe de France final.

Yun Bu's final match in France ended perfectly, contributing two goals and one assist as he helped Paris Saint-Germain defeat Marseille!

Berlin Olympic Stadium.

A sea of people, every seat taken.

DFB-Pokal final.

Lewokusen versus Dortmund.

The situation was extremely tense.

The match time reached the 72nd minute.

The LED scoreboard in mid-air showed 2:1!

Allegri anxiously directed player rotations from the sidelines.

Real Madrid showed the world how to beat Lewokusen, which has Li Kang.

Just like when Mourinho invented the 'Prison Cage Tactic' to deal with Messi.

Just like when Ancelotti lowered his midfield position to deal with Xavi.

Just like when Magath moved his wide midfielders back to deal with Valencia.

Just like when Ferguson let Park Ji-sung ignore midfield spacing to deal with Pirlo.

But Dortmund doesn't have a traditional three-man midfield.

The combination of Weigl, Kimmich, and Shinji Kagawa simply can't stop Li Kang!

Time passed second by second.

The Hornets' fans' cheering grew mightier.

The Olympic Stadium gave out a real-time heat map.

Li Kang seemed to have his defensive and forward run buttons disabled, spending most of the match active in the middle of the formation, making lateral shuttling runs!

Dortmund's back line still hasn't solved the problem of slow turning!

In injury time, the final stage.

Li Kang shook off Weigeer's entanglement in the 30‑meter zone.

He sent a lofted pass with a kick.

The ball drew a beautiful arc in mid‑air.

Instantly pierced the Hornets' low defensive line!

Bu Lan Te shook off Jin Te Er! Miraculously rushed to the landing spot.

He chest‑trapped the ball and finished in one swift move!

3:1!!!

The whole stadium fell silent.

Beep! Beep-beep~

The main referee also blew the whistle signaling the end of the match.

Tuopu Laotou and the substitute bench staff rushed onto the pitch like madmen.

Lewokusen won the season's first trophy: the German Cup champion!