Lazio has a school-based training system for children under the age of 10.

There is no special echelon for the under-10 years, but cooperates with some schools in the region.

Football in the school is sponsored by Lazio FC, which provides equipment and talent, and the coaches of the Academy regularly visit different schools to teach football and develop the children's interest in football.

At the same time, excellent seedlings are selected from them, and when they reach their age, they can join Lazio's academy and receive more professional training.

At this age, they are still academic-oriented, interest-oriented, and utilitarian is not so strong.

Ji Leng took his son Ji Ming to this primary school with the two coaches, and with them there was a translator who Chang Sheng hired for them temporarily, after all, neither of them could speak or understand Italian.

If you don't have a translator, I'm afraid you won't even understand the training requirements......

After the team assembled, Lazio's youth coach let Ji Ming join the team and introduced Ji Ming to other young players.

Everyone applauded to welcome Ji Ming's joining.

Then the training began.

When the coach said the training requirements, Ji Ming looked at the coach with wide eyes, listening carefully to every word the translator said, for fear of misunderstanding it wrong.

Don't look at him as he is only eight years old, but his attitude towards football is quite old.

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When Ji Ming was patrolling the forest for his future, Chang Sheng was also training with the first team.

Today, though, he was a little absent-minded.

Ever since he knew that Ji Ming was 186's potential value, his mind was on this child.

186 Potential Genius!

Even if such a player plays for Lazio at the age of sixteen, he will be able to play eight years later.

If you don't catch it in your own hands, I'm afraid I'll regret it for the rest of my life!

If it weren't for the fact that he was too young, Chang Sheng really wanted to use [Genius is made like this] and various training skills for Ji Ming, and then after a season, let Ji Ming play for Lazio!

I wonder how he's practicing over there......

After training with the first team. Chang Sheng announced the dissolution and hurried away.

Everyone looked at his background and felt that he was a little strange today.

"Is there anything urgent? It seems to be particularly anxious about something......"

"Are you worried about your wife and the baby in your belly?"

There was a lot of talk about this.

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When Chang Sheng felt the youth team training ground, he saw Ji Leng's father and son from afar.

But unlike when he said goodbye to them in the morning, the two men looked a little downcast.

Chang Sheng chuckled in his heart.

He strode over. Greet them warmly.

"Hi. Old Ji, hi. Mingming. How's it going? ”

After speaking, he looked at the two of them expectantly.

Ji Ming lowered his head under his gaze, while Ji Leng sighed.

"What's wrong?" Chang Sheng asked suspiciously.

"Uh...... Always winning...... That one...... Maybe you're disappointed, maybe my son isn't fit to play football, right? Ji Leng hesitated. He stammered.

"Impossible?"

A person with 186 potential is not suitable for playing? Are you kidding!

If Ji Ming is not suitable for football, then there are no more than ten people in this world who are suitable for football!

"In the afternoon training and competition, Mingming's performance was terrible......"

Ji Leng said helplessly.

It was at this time that Stramaccioni walked over and was accompanied by two academy coaches.

Chang Sheng made a gesture to signal Ji Leng to wait, and then he turned to meet Stramaccioni.

Stramaccioni sees a constant win. also saw Ji Leng's father and son behind Chang Sheng, he didn't know what the relationship between these two people and Chang Sheng was, but no matter what the relationship was, he had to tell the truth.

He was just about to open up. Chang Sheng grabbed his shoulders and neck with one arm, and then pushed him back.

"Let's go over there."

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When he walked to a place about fifty meters away from Ji Leng and Ji Ming, Chang Sheng stopped, and then he let go of Stramacioni.

"What's the situation?"

"Uh...... Click! Stramacioni clutched his neck and coughed. That kid may not be very well suited to professional football. ”

He told the truth.

"Lucho and Francis are the coaches this afternoon and they will tell you the specifics......"

Stramaccioni gestured to the two Academy coaches behind him.

Chang Sheng looked at them and did not speak.

One of the two coaches hesitated for a moment and began to tell the story of what had happened in the afternoon.

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While Chang Sheng was listening to the story, Ji Leng was squatting on the ground to comfort his son.

"Okay, no big deal, Mingming. You're luckier than your classmates, who may never have the chance to train with a European team in their lifetime, but you have at least one more chance...... Do you know how many people are willing to trade money for this day? ”

Ji Ming lowered his head and sobbed, but did not say a word.

"Just like Dad took you to Rome for a round and went to the Lazio club to see it...... If only you thought so......"

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"That's how it is......" the two coaches explained.

Chang Sheng shook his head: "It's not a big deal, a game and a training session don't explain it at all. You know, before today, he was just an ordinary second-grader in China who liked to play football. What can you expect him to do in his first professional training? ”

The two youth coaches were afraid to say anything about Chang Sheng.

Chang Sheng is not as old as the two of them, but his influence and status in world football is definitely much greater than theirs.

So Chang Sheng put on the appearance of a top boss, and the two did not dare to have any dissatisfaction.

"If that's the only reason, I'm in charge—keep him!"

Stramacioni couldn't help but ask, "Chang, that kid is yours...... Relatives? ”

Chang Sheng shook his head: "No, what's wrong?" ”

"No, I just want to...... He was so young, but he had to come to Italy from China. Uprooted ...... If he is really not suitable for professional football, wouldn't it be a waste of more than ten years of youth? Do this...... Is it good or not? ”

Chang Sheng smiled: "I didn't expect you to be quite artistic, Andre." ”

Stramacioni rolled his eyes.

Chang Sheng continued: "Believe me, I have never missed the eye of people. Andre. I believe he has enough talent for him to be a good professional. ”

Chang Sheng, this is quite conservative.

If it weren't for the fear of scaring the other party. He might say "the talent of a world superstar".

Stramacioni thinks that he can be the head of the academy and be responsible for the team's academy. He will not let go of any good seedling, but he will not waste too many resources on children who are destined to not succeed.

This idea is somewhat utilitarian, but it is in line with the ever-winning pragmatist.

"You've seen him play? Often? He asked.

Chang Sheng smacked his lips: "I've seen the video of his game, his father showed me ......" He turned around and pointed to Ji Leng who was squatting on the ground.

"The performance of this kid in there is simply comparable to that of a celestial! Although he was only eight years old. But it has completely conquered me. So I contacted them and asked them to come to Italy for a tryout...... If I could, I would even like to sign up with them now! ”

His words still frightened the three of them.

Signing up with an eight-year-old? Chang Sheng's brain is fine, right?

"Video? I'm more curious when you say that, can you show me the video? Stramacioni stretched out his hand.

Chang Sheng shrugged his shoulders: "I'm afraid not, I didn't bring it in China." ”

Chang Sheng began to play scoundrels.

"Anyway, I'm very optimistic about his potential and I think the club should focus on developing him. And now he doesn't have to join the echelon. Just train in school, and when he turns ten, we'll see. If you still have doubts about his prospects, we'll talk about ......"

Chang Sheng didn't say, "We'll give up on him." Because he is going to continue to play scoundrels for another two years to comfort them.

Stramacioni knows exactly who the real boss of this team is......

And the eye of Chang Sheng is indeed not missed.

The fact that he gave a list of people who are now playing in all echelons of Lazio speaks volumes about his vision.

So Stramacioni nodded: "Okay, but I have reservations. ”

Chang Sheng smiled: "This is whatever you want, Andre." ”

After getting these coaches, Chang Sheng turned around and strode towards Ji Leng and Ji Ming.

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"Mingming, tell Dad, do you like to play football?"

Ji Leng was still comforting the child, and finally Ji Ming stopped crying.

Ji Ming sniffed and nodded.

"If you like to play, you can play anywhere, and you don't have to be a professional, right? Aren't you having fun playing football in school? ”

Although Ji Leng was so comforted, his mind still flashed the graffiti of his son.

"Big star Ji Ming!"

The words stung him.

If you just play football on the pitch on the weekend, how can you become a big star?

"That's not going to work, old Ji. If he likes to play, he has to play in the best place and don't waste his talent! ”

Chang Sheng's voice sounded coldly behind him.

Then he saw Chang Sheng also squatting down, and touched Ji Ming's hair with one hand.

"Do you like playing professional football, Mingming?" Chang Sheng asked, different from what Ji Leng asked, Chang Sheng was talking about "professional football", not a simple and general "football".

Ji Ming still lowered his head and nodded vigorously.

"Your dad said your bedroom was plastered with posters of all kinds of stars. Do you want to be one of those stars in the poster? ”

This time Ji Ming stopped nodding, he raised his head and mustered up the courage to reply loudly: "Yes!" ”

When Ji Leng saw this scene next to him, he thought of the graffiti again.

That's my son's dream...... How could he not want to?

"Good." Chang Sheng nodded. "You're only eight years old this year, and even if you play in the Pro League at sixteen, there's still eight years in between. These eight years are crucial, and you may be eliminated early in these eight years, or you may encounter a lot of difficulties, such as the ones you have today. But I want you to persevere, no matter what the odds, and never give up – if you really want to be a star......

"I won't give up, Uncle Chang, I definitely won't give up!" Xiao Ji Ming replied loudly, even almost roaring.

As if the loud voice was proof of his determination.

Chang Sheng smiled.

"That's good. You had a terrible performance today, but what is it? You'll soon find out that there are many setbacks like this as you work towards your goals and move forward to achieve your dreams. If you cry and cry after losing once, how can you possibly improve? Not to mention making dreams come true. The dream is a flower that blooms on a cliff face, which blooms in the most dangerous and barren places, tenaciously takes root in the midst of raging storms, and then blooms...... It belongs only to those brave and does not like cowardice and tears. So don't cry, Mingming. Let every failure become your motivation to improve yourself and keep moving forward. Got it? ”

Xiao Jiming nodded vigorously again, clenched his fists and said loudly, "I won't cry!" I'm not afraid of failure either! ”

Ji Leng watched Chang Sheng, who comforted and encouraged his son, blankly beside him.

I have spent a long time working hard, and I have not been able to say such a few words as useful as Chang Sheng.

Who is his father!

Chang Sheng turned his head to look at Ji Leng: "Old Ji, don't be stunned, take your son to go through the formalities." ”

Ji Leng came back to his senses and was surprised: "Procedures? What are the procedures? ”

"Training procedures, your son is now from our Lazio! For fear that others will rob us, we have to sign an agreement......" Chang Sheng said as he saw that the eyes of the two people on the opposite side changed.

He laughed out loud and rubbed Xiao Ji Ming's hair vigorously: "Congratulations, Mingming!" You are now part of the Lazio Junior Team! You've taken a big step towards your dreams! ”

Ji Leng asked him excitedly: "You mean we can stay in Lazio?" ”

"Of course!"

"You didn't lie to us, did you, Uncle Chang?" Ji Ming cried with joy and cried again.

Chang Sheng glared at him: "Nonsense! How could I be a fool? Have a good time in Rome from tomorrow and then go through the school formalities, the club will take care of it for you, but you have to be there too. ”

As he spoke, he turned to Ji Leng: "I said it, Old Ji." I said your son has a talent for playing football, I will teach your son, I will do what I say! ”

ps: This chapter is written for Ji Ming, and it is also for myself and all of you who accompany me to pursue my dreams.

The first monthly pass is a flower that blooms on the cliff, only for the brave one.

If you want to pick this flower, you have to pay an unimaginable price, effort, and experience many times more hardships than usual.

I encourage you all.

Let's hit the road together and pick that flower!