Chapter 301: Bundesliga Awards Ceremony (Everyday Transition)

Bei lai yin, clad in silver and white.

Snowflakes in the wind were chaotic and minute; like dandelions, they were soft and light.

The withered branches were covered in white; from afar, they looked like lines drawn on white paper, forming a black-and-white picture.

Li Kang and the little assistant arrived at the first-team dormitory area of Lewokusen.

The two stepped carefully on thin patches of snow.

The security guard stared, wiped his glasses with his coat sleeve, instantly became excited, flung open the gate, then turned and ran back inside to make a phone call.

The dormitory area hadn't housed players for a long time.

Brandt had already saved enough money to buy two houses in Bremen.

Big-name newcomers like Balotelli and J. Luo could not possibly stay in the dormitory.

Creak—

Accompanied by a harsh scraping sound.

The window on the second floor of a nearby building was suddenly pulled open.

A chubby head poked out, then quickly retracted.

This time, what poked out was a football.

"Li!"

"Catch!"

Professor Bertolt gave it a strong toss.

The football arced through the air, bounced upon landing, and rolled to Li Kang's feet.

Living in the first-team dormitory area has many advantages: the camaraderie is one, and more importantly, there's a small training ground right nearby.

Before Li Kang could act,

The little assistant was raring to go, took a run-up, and kicked!

Thud!

The ball hadn't even touched.

His foot slipped.

His butt hit the ground hard.

Everyone burst out laughing.

Professor Bertolt, wearing his coat, flicked off the ice chips on the window and teased, "Wilde, it looks like your days in London have been comfortable, but those fancy boots aren't practical!"

Li Kang pulled the little assistant up.

He rubbed his sore backside painfully, trying to rebut.

"I'm about to go crazy, Barcelona's new sporting director keeps calling me, they can't wait to bring Li back to Camp Nou in the winter transfer window..."

"Ah!"

After just a few steps, he slipped again and fell hard onto the concrete.

Barcelona's management went through a series of upheavals.

In the end, Roberto was sacked and Enrique was dismissed.

The joke about a million-installment plan was even turned into a children's song, spreading across the Yin Biliya Peninsula.

The new sporting director seems not to fully understand the situation.

He regarded Li Kang as a homesick La Masia graduate like Fabregas, Bellerin, and Deulofeu, etc.

"Camp Nou, welcome every child home."

That's the reason.

Sofia, his foster mother, rejected the idea of Li Kang reuniting with La Masia.

During the transfer window.

If Arsenal's 200-million-euro man were to return to Barcelona, it would be too sensitive.

After seeing the news of the Chapecoense plane crash, she also didn't want to go far.

Mother and son estimated they could only reunite during the off-season of regular match days.

Among Europe's top five leagues, the Bundesliga's winter break is the longest because it's too cold.

As early as October, the home stadiums of Cologne, Mönchengladbach, and Leverkusen must activate heating facilities.

Unlike the dormitory area's simplicity, the cafeteria was adorned with Christmas wreaths.

Decorations made from pine branches were surrounded by four candles.

The Christmas atmosphere gradually seeped into every public area of the club.

"A while ago, after filming the New Year's blessings ad, everyone dispersed."

"Tuop and Wo Le Er went to Munich to attend the Bundesliga awards ceremony."

"They brought many people along, and the two old guys couldn't move all those trophies."

"Dino didn't go home; he drove a bus to send the youth team boys home, and he'll only return at night..."

"Havertz will definitely come over; Aachen is way too close."

"Eat up, this afternoon we'll properly discuss Conte's new three-center-back system for this season."

"I saw the news; you should spend more time with the Bei lai yin girls—they're simple, independent, and resolute."

"For a man, the deadliest poison in the world is having a wife who constantly complains..."

Professor Bertolt took a sip of wine.

His joy was evident.

Besides Li, nobody in the club liked to hear this bachelor lecture on big principles.

Munich International Conference Centre.

Tens of thousands of fans gathered at the north gate entrance.

"Lee！

"

"Lee！

"

"Lee！

"

Watching Bundesliga stars and legends step onto the red carpet one after another.

But there was no sign of the promotional video's protagonist.

What's going on?

Is it false advertising?

Security personnel, seeing the situation was not good, immediately called for reinforcements and held the entrance.

The media reporters were also greatly disappointed.

They also hoped that the King of Bei Lai Yin would return to the Bundesliga, preferably having some intimate conversation with Beckenbauer, thereby creating some gossip.

The outside scene was very mighty.

In fact, the German Football Association only rented a small 800-square-meter meeting room at the International Conference Centre.

Hmm.

Relatively speaking, 800 square meters is a bit small.

The big screen played a summary promotional video of the 2015-16 season.

Li Kang became the protagonist.

Veltins Arena, a single sword seals the throat.

Olympic Stadium, a free-kick hat-trick.

Munich Allianz Arena, leaving everyone in the dust, chipping Noah... shooting Noah... lofting Noah...

Noah's face was embarrassed.

He was very glad that Li Kang only stayed in the Bundesliga for one season.

Otherwise.

The entire Bundesliga, all goalkeepers' worth and confidence would be knocked out.

"The 2014-15 season was De Bruyne's."

"The 2015-16 season was Li's."

"We Bayern will become the monster leader of the novice village!"

Müller in a suit suddenly made an extremely discordant exaggerated expression.

Roben laughed and shook his head, sighing: "Li is more suited to Bayern's lineup."

Many things happened in the Bundesliga this season.

The 22-year-old Kimmich shone ever more brightly.

But veterans like Alonso, Stark, and Lahm are preparing to retire, and the club has already begun arranging their farewell ceremonies in advance.

The Bundesliga giants' midfield and defense still need to gel.

The Hornets returned to their peak.

Hoffenheim emerged as a dark horse.

Leverkusen continued its strong performance.

Not far away.

Tuopu Laotou gazed at the Bayern stars and snorted disdainfully: "Hmph, just because many people came doesn't mean you'll get the best club award."

The Bundesliga awards ceremony proceeded at a rapid pace.

After Beckenbauer took the stage, he didn't utter a word of nonsense.

"The strong are not necessarily victors, but victors are certainly strong."

"I announce that the 2015-16 Bundesliga Best Club award goes to Leverkusen!"

Applause thundered.

The pharmaceutical company that won the salad bowl and German Cup trophy was unanimously elected season's best club.

Even in broadcast revenue sharing, it thoroughly outperformed the Bundesliga giants.

Wo Le Er walked up to the stage slowly, received the trophy representing collective honor, then turned and left the field.

The big screen quickly switched photos of Bundesliga stars.

Next up was the segment announcing the Bundesliga Best Player.

Beckenbauer waved his hand, and the animation cut off abruptly.

"Is there any suspense left for the Bundesliga Best Player?"

"I think there's no need to list the candidates; that would be disrespectful to the other players."

Laughter from the audience continued nonstop.

A voice suddenly sounded.

"Lee！

"

"Lee！

！

「Lee！

！

Beckenbauer smiled, then shouted: "Li Kang!"

Wo Le Er had just returned to his seat and put down the trophy, but had to support his waist, then go back on stage again...