Chapter 4 First Arrival in Germany

On July 20, 2007, almost two months had passed since Liu Hengxian and Ye Shen met for the first time. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info Today is a memorable day for Liu Xin and Liu Hengxian, who landed in Germany and embarked on a new football adventure. Germany is no stranger to Chinese players. Yan Chen, Ye Hui, and Du Jiayi have all proven themselves in this land. Among them, Du Jiayi is still continuing his dream and playing for Bundesliga club Cartbus.

The federal state of Lower Saxony in northwestern Germany is home to Bundesliga side Wolfsburg. The club where Liu Xin tried out. VfL Wolfsburg belong to the lower middle of the team, having just been relegated the previous season. They urgently need to bring in new blood in the new season, and of course they also need to explore overseas markets. So they approached Ye Shen, hoping that he could find a talented footballer in China to train here. Ye Shen brought Liu Xin to them. A brand new Liu Xin. Liu Xin used these two months to see his weight from 240 pounds to 180 pounds. He has managed to break free from the shackles of his weight and regain his self-confidence.

The city of Ketbus in the Lusatia region of Brandenburg in eastern Germany, where the Bundesliga club Ketbus is located. This is the club where Chinese international Shao Jiayi plays. Successful relegation last season has given them bigger goals for the new season. Shao Jiayi's performance last season was also obvious to all, so the Cottage club also contacted Ye Shen to help them find young players with football talent. Ye Shen brought Liu Hengxian here. He knew that Liu Hengxian was introverted and needed a big Chinese brother to guide him.

Liu Xin arrived at the club a day earlier than Liu Hengxian, so the two didn't have time to say goodbye. They agreed to see you in the youth league. Liu Hengxian, accompanied by Ye Shen, went to the Elias Park training base that Cartbus had just put into use in January. Liu Hengxian looked at the brand-new training base and reminded him of two months ago.

After Liu Hengxian said goodbye to Liu Xin that day, he locked himself in the house when he returned home. He thought about it a lot and decided to talk to his parents about it and make his position clear. Dinner that day was unusually long. Liu Hengxian told the matter again. His mom was still tidying up the kitchen, and his dad was still drinking wine and eating. Liu Hengxian also returned to his room after eating quietly. After a long time, there was a knock at the door.

Liu Hengxian found out that it was his father. When Liu Hengxian was young, he often listened to his father tell stories about his youth. His father almost became a footballer when he was young, but the family was unanimously opposed, so he had to keep his dream in his heart, hoping that his child could make it come true.

"Son, Dad has known that you have a talent for football since you were a child, and has always nurtured you, hoping that there will be an opportunity that will put you on the path of professionalism. The conditions are much better now than we were then, and there are more opportunities. It's good to go out and explore when you're young, and don't be afraid of falling. Have Mom and Dad support you. Liu Hengxian's father's warm words gave Liu Hengxian a hint of illusion, and the stern and ruthless father in his impression disappeared.

Liu Xin's side was very smooth. His dad was very supportive. His dad knew that playing in a youth team abroad was a completely different thing from playing in a football school at home. In foreign youth teams, if you have high talent, the fees are paid by the club. I'm only responsible for my usual expenses. Another reason why his father strongly supports Liu Xin is that Liu Xin's studies are really poor.

Both of them called Ye Shen that night. Ye Shen also knew that they would call. The two-month lead time passed quickly. When Liu Hengxian was about to register and say goodbye to his parents at the airport, he clearly saw that his father's eyes were very red, and his mother was crying silently. Liu Hengxian will never forget this picture. The time has finally come when dreams come true.

"Gone, Hengxian. Let's go inside. Ye Shen woke up Liu Hengxian, who was reminiscing.

Liu Hengxian looked at this road, and a raging fire ignited in his heart, he wanted to correct his name and the name of Chinese football. No matter how dangerous and bumpy the front is, even if he is covered with bruises all over his body in the end, he has to stand and walk to the end.

"I'll take you to the first team first. You get to know the manager and the players of the first team. Du Jiayi is coming back in the next few days. He heard that you were here and was going to invite you to dinner. “

Liu Hengxian never dreamed that he would be able to eat with today's international players. He is still lamenting the Chinese team that fell in the group stage a few days ago. The short-lived Asian Cup is over again. The Chinese team, accustomed to a round of tours, did not disappoint the majority of fans. After all, the theory that a tie can qualify will not become a reality. Liu Hengxian did not watch China's last match against Uzbekistan on July 18 because of his flight. When he watched the second game against Iran, he had a strong sense of confidence that China would qualify. His big Chinese brother Du Jiayi's brilliant free-kick made him excited. It's a pity that reality always jokes.

Liu Hengxian followed Ye Shen to the training ground and found that the first team was jogging for training. A serious-looking middle-aged European man walked over.

Ye Shen walked up and said with a smile in a foreign language that he didn't understand. Liu Hengxian also followed. Ye Shen told him that this was Cartbus head coach Sandel. Ye Shen also introduced Liu Hengxian to Sandel. Sandel nodded to Liu Hengxian, said a word, and left.

Ye Shen turned his head and said to Liu Hengxian: "Sandel told you, looking forward to meeting next time." Let's go, take you to the youth team. ”

Liu Hengxian looked around, the advanced training ground, the good football atmosphere, he wants to work hard to return here.

Liu Xin has participated in U19 training for the first time. Yesterday's flawless trial performance had already won over the youth coach of Wolfsburg and kept him in the Under-19s squad to train with players four or five years his senior. The coach of the youth team commented on Liu Xin in the report, in Liu's trial performance, I saw the shadow of Kahn, that kind of domineering and self-confidence, this young Chinese player is also very cheerful, his emotions can inspire other players. This player can continue to develop. The head of youth at Wolfsburg saw the report and started looking at the contract. Liu Xin had the picture of the world superstar in his mind for the second time during the trial yesterday, and the action of throwing the ball was the same as that of the world superstar. He is Karn, Liu Xin's idol.

Liu Hengxian was introduced by Ye Shen, and the coach of the Cartbus youth team, Ken, also met him, and asked him to warm up and participate in this training session. Liu Hengxian was a little overwhelmed, and finally under Ye Shen's reminder, he changed into equipment and went to run laps. Liu Hengxian realized that when he came to a foreign country, he must learn two things, one is language and the other is communication. It seems that these two things will have to wait for Du Jiayi's eldest brother to come back and ask him for advice.