Chapter 450: Notability (Daily Transition)

The Spanish Football Association warmly welcomed the Liechtenstein national team.

The two matches together saw them concede 20 goals.

They felt a bit uneasy.

Bosque, sleepy‑eyed, stretched and earnestly urged: "We must make proper arrangements—accompany them in eating, drinking, and having fun."

The rookie players, having endured many tragic incidents, were steadfast in spirit and, turning around, excitedly followed team leader Maria out to eat, drink, and have fun.

The Spanish coaching staff and players, meanwhile, took a bus back to the Las Rozas training base.

"How is it that they get better treatment after losing, while we who won get worse?"

"Idiot, this is international etiquette."

"Li made me realize that assisting is a simple thing."

"Nine goals in a single World Cup qualifier! Who else can do that?"

"Today is a special day, a day worth commemorating!"

"Well, actually... today is my 100th match for the national team, and you all forgot."

Busquets sat in the corner, silently saying...

Teammates stared at one another, and Miniano scratched his head: "Is this really happening? The team leader is derelict in duty! What is the Spanish Football Association even doing?"

"Ahahaha… congratulations, congratulations."

"Happy birthday!"

Busquets: "…"

Morata, across the aisle, gestured to Li Kang, excitedly describing his own assist.

In the second half he came on as a substitute and delivered three decisive passes.

He went on and on.

He didn't forget to pull out his phone for a selfie, then sent it to Hazard.

Yin Si Ke peeled a banana and moved it to Li Kang's lips.

His eyes kept flicking to his phone screen, and he frowned: "This girl named Ai si li keeps messaging you all day? Is that her real photo? She looks so‑so—she doesn't seem like a good girl."

Li Kang laughed, shook his head, and put his phone away.

The match against Liechtenstein was so easy that even the "trash treasure chest" mission reward didn't appear.

He felt that the teammates' habit of force‑feeding passes would harm the attacking rhythm and overall rotation, and, agreeing with Bosque and Tuchel, they said they would not design it that way when facing strong opponents.

The news that Li Kang scored 14 goals in two consecutive matches shocked the world.

It prompted authoritative media to adopt the "shocking" style.

Like those toilet‑paper rags Marca, Daily Mirror, and The Sun, they went even further, hype‑building Li Kang into some kind of overlord, emperor, or Super Saiyan.

The news that had originally criticized the inner workings of FIFA's Golden Ball award all disappeared.

Voices of doubt vanished.

Conspiracy theories turned into positive theories.

Football legends all praised Infantino's impartiality.

Five goals in a single Premier League match.

Nine goals in a single World Cup qualifier.

Chelsea marched on victorious, Spain won streak after streak, the record of the Li opponent kept being refreshed—please feel free to postpone.

Postpone it to the 2018 World Cup, so we can release two Golden Balls together!

Comments went crazy.

-【Handsome! Li Mingdeng will become a true superstar this season!】

-【His face full of the enemy.】

-【Suppress the Premier League for twenty years.】

-【It feels like playing a game, watching him rise from the youth team step by step to the supreme throne... and incidentally letting me win a lot of joy beans.】

-【Supreme throne? Talk after winning the World Cup Trophy.】

-【The 2018 World Cup isn't something you can just say—haven't you seen Cazorla and Iniesta, those big magi plagued by injuries, who can't even kick a full match against weaklings? The fuel tank's got barely any oil left! Saul's urine bag filled up in an instant!】

-【It would be great if Morata could merge with Diego Costa into one.】

-【Even if stuck in a weakened lineup, I, Li Mingdeng...】

There are nine days left until the next Premier League round.

Li Kang didn't rush back to London.

He stayed in Madrid for two days, training each day, and after training he played games with Saul, Koke, Yin Si Ke, and the others.

Occasionally he kept the coaching staff company in chat—of course they did the talking, and Li Kang listened.

His tone was gentle, gradually exuding the spirit of Madridism.

Bosque had little to say, and as they chatted he kept circling back to topics like 'You should marry a Castilian girl, the best move is to go to Real Madrid, London life is too decadent.'

The intention was good.

Li Kang did not rebut.

Bosque said he would retire after bringing one more World Cup next year to go home and hold his grandchild.

2018 was the last World Cup for many people.

Gradually, the older teammates began to return home one after another to keep their wives and children company.

Cazorla was reluctant to leave.

After leaving Arsenal, he returned to Villarreal.

His side‑by‑side fighting Gunners career felt like it had happened just yesterday.

"Li, we'll meet again soon, good luck."

"Me too."

De Gea added a sentence.

In the next Premier League round, Manchester United will host at Old Trafford, facing Chelsea.

Li Kang and the assistant went to Germany.

Not returning to Bei lai yin.

But heading to the Puma headquarters in Bavaria state to endorse the autumn/winter new collection.

The dimly lit shooting base.

The person in charge, Guerden, warmly welcomed him, steps quick, arms wide open, stepping forward to hug.

"Li, we meet again!"

"Being able to cooperate with you is Puma's honor."

Puma is going all out, determined to help Li Kang win the Ballon d'Or, and crush Adidas and Nike!

No, it's to win for several more years!

Suddenly.

A big black face poked out.

Guerden quickly had the staff turn on the lights.

Li Kang then saw clearly that the big black face was Lukaku.

Sturdy and burly.

The assistant looked surprised: "How did this guy get so fat?"

Lukaku flashed a mouthful of white teeth; due to national team tactical needs, he went from a slim youngster to a black, fat, and tough!

"Li, we meet again."

Although he looks somewhat simple-minded, this guy's brain is very cunning, still a top student, and fluent in nine languages, able to eavesdrop on opponents' coaches' tactics!

Li Kang's reaction was very calm, because this black fat guy likes to badmouth others.

Not far away.

Griezmann also managed to squeeze out a stiff smile.

He was about to speak and greet when a Southeast Asian-looking girl suddenly walked out of the passage.

The Atletico Madrid talent disdainfully stepped back two steps.

Guerden didn't introduce who that Southeast Asian girl was; anyway, she's just a walk-on: the new endorser signed by Puma's Southeast Asia division, rumored to be a newly debuted second-generation star, only 16 years old this year.

The first shooting task was a bit tiring.

Li Kang and the Southeast Asian girl kept changing autumn/winter outfits.

Take off, put on.

Put on, take off.

Standing in front of the backdrop, they did keepie-uppies, then passed the ball to each other.

Although the other couldn't keep it up for two touches.

Finally, they took a group photo, striking a few poses.

According to the bearded director's idea: after post-production, the two will pass the ball to each other across a river, and each time the angle changes, their outfits will change.

The second item is simple.

The shooting base moved to the field.

Lukaku, Griezmann, and Li Kang took turns wearing Puma boots, practicing free kicks directly at a small bottle forty meters away.

Gradually.

Lukaku and Griezmann suddenly felt a bit redundant...

"Are we just the supporting cast?"

"How does that Li kid shoot so accurately?"

On the sidelines.

Guerden smiled but said nothing.

The shooting work was wrapped up in one afternoon.

The Southeast Asian girl hesitated for a while, finally mustered the courage to chat with Li Kang.

Her face showed undisguised admiration.

It was that pure admiration, without any chaotic thoughts.

She excitedly described Li Kang's influence in Southeast Asia, where even kids wear Arsenal or Chelsea's number 10 jerseys, kicking a small ball imitating Li Kang's movements.

While speaking, she also took out her phone to open the album, showing that the bus stop billboards are huge posters of Li Kang.

Li Kang was slightly surprised.

The assistant pointed at Lukaku and Griezmann, tentatively asking in English: "Are those two famous in your country?"

The Southeast Asian girl shook her head.

The assistant couldn't help but feel: Li has already become a superstar.

No market research can compare to the locals' subconscious awareness.

Even Southeast Asian countries that Li Kang's agency hasn't specifically cultivated have this fame; one can imagine the commercial influence in other countries.

Next year's endorsement must be mentioned again.

After not staying too long, and exchanging pleasantries with Guerden, Li Kang and the assistant hurriedly headed to London.