Football is ultimately a world where the strong are kings.

The halo of the Ligue 1 Golden Boots and the French Cup championship is enough to allow Chen Hao to occupy a place in this national team. In addition, the small gift of Mester products that everyone has, more than 20 players led by captain Zheng Zhi are also very polite to him.

As for head coach Alan Perrin, he is of course very happy to meet a player who plays in Ligue 1, and the two of them have communicated in French for a long time.

Although Frenchman Perrin's coaching career is not a top coach, the results of a Ligue 1 champion and two French Cup championships can at least outperform his predecessor, Real Madrid's legend, "world-class coach" Camacho.

Perrin, who only took over the national football team a year ago, had a fantastic start, especially in January 2015, when he led the team to the Asian Cup, and won all three games in the group stage to set a record, which made the domestic media climax at the time. Everyone shouted that Chinese football had finally found a suitable coach, and the Chinese team finally played a pleasing pass-by football, and the Football Association also signed a new contract with him.

Perrin, who has just renewed his contract, is in his honeymoon period with the Football Association, which is also his most proud period.

On the training ground, you can hear his relaxed and happy laughter, and you can also see that he actively and seriously guides players to improve their skills. At least from Chen Hao's perspective, the Frenchman and his coaching team have been considered professional and competent in the past few days. Perrin was also very annoyed because the school venue conditions were too poor. He complained with the players that the Football Association's arrangements were not brain-wrenching at all, and it seemed that they were deeply loved by the players...

The first day of training was mainly about physical fitness. In addition, there were some passes and receiving practices, and there was no team competition. After the training, Chen Hao, as a newcomer, was taken to a press conference by Perlan.

As soon as he entered the venue, Perrin couldn't help but be surprised.

It has been a whole year since he took over the Chinese team, but he has never seen so many reporters!

Even in the Asian Cup knockout stage, the reporters who came to attend the press conference... were not one-third of the same as today!

What's more... this time the opponent is just a non-threatening Bhutan, and this game is even less thrilling than the previous friendly match!

He subconsciously glanced at Chen Hao behind him, but he didn't see any tension or anxiety on his face.

"Crash!"

When Chen Hao appeared in this conference hall, the three-digit reporters in the venue stood up almost at the same time. Some people even knocked down the chairs because they were too fast and too fierce. The entire venue was filled with sounds of people rushing over.

He couldn't help laughing.

After all, it is my own motherland, and there are so many people everywhere.

Even if I won the French Cup in Paris before, it seems... there is no such grand scene, right?

The security guards and staff who maintained order were already nervous and sweating all over, but the person at the root of all the problems was laughing happily.

In a flash of "crackling" lights, Chen Hao, Perlan, and an interpreter sat down on the rostrum.

The reporters' questions were as expected, almost all around Chen Hao - after all, no one would take Bhutan seriously.

"Mr. Perlan, what do you think of Chen Hao, who participated in the training camp for the first time?"

"Mr. Perlan, is it more confident that the Chinese team with Chen Hao?"

"The training camp only lasts for one week. Can Chen Hao integrate into the overall national team?"

"Will you let Chen Hao, who participated in the training camp for the first time, be on the big roster or starting lineup a week later?"

"If Chen Hao wants to play, which one do you think does replacing Yang Xu or Gao Lin have better effect?"

After all, he is an old man who has been in the football world for decades. For these questions, Perrin's answer is just right:

"Chan is a great player, and most importantly, he knows French."

"Chen's joining makes us feel like we are full of wings."

"Today is the first training session, but I believe he will be able to fit in soon."

"As for the roster and starting lineup, it depends on the status of all players in a week."

The reporters were somewhat familiar with his personality, so they quickly turned to the player's representatives. After all, the young superstar had already made harsh words in France many times.

"CCTV reporter, Chen Hao, congratulations on being selected for the national team. You have also successfully broken the record of the youngest international player set by Wang Dalei (17 years old and 136 days). What do you think about this?"

Chen Hao smiled:

"I am very happy to be a member of the national team. I don't care much about the youngest international record, because in the days to come, there must be many important records waiting for me to break."

The reporter blinked:

"What records do you think?"

Chen Hao raised his lips and his face was full of confidence:

"For example, the national team's appearance record, goal record, and... Asian Cup champion, Federation Cup champion, and... World Cup champion."

...

The venue suddenly fell silent for a second, but the temperature in the air rose for some reason.

The reporters looked at each other, as if they couldn't believe their ears.

Chen Hao's smile did not change, but instead he emphasized his tone and reiterated:

"You can say I'm arrogant, but this is my Chinese dream as a football player."

When the last three words were spoken from him, thunderous applause suddenly erupted from the audience.

——You can question other issues, but you can’t question this!

"How is the football atmosphere in France? Is there anything worth learning from compared to China?"

"What's the reason why you suddenly broke out in the last few games at Metz?"

"I heard that many European wealthy families have sent you invitations. Can you disclose it?"

"Stimulated by the new policy on foot reform, the domestic football market is booming, and many European superstars have come to the Chinese Super League one after another. Have you ever considered returning to China to develop at the right time?"

"You are 17 years old. Have you considered finding a girlfriend? What are your girlfriend standards? Which female star do you like the most?"

After answering these various questions, someone finally mentioned his opponent a week later:

"With the next game, it is generally believed that this will be a one-sided victory. What do you think about this?"

Chen Hao did not deny it either:

"In fact, even if I didn't play, I don't think Bhutan can cause us difficulties. The strength of both sides is indeed not on the same level."

Yes, the Chinese team ranks 79th, while Bhutan ranks 159th, with a full 80th place in the middle!

The reporter was a little persistent:

"Can you analyze the gap?"

Chen Hao shrugged:

"In Bhutan's first top 40 match, they lost to our Hong Kong team 0-7. In a previous warm-up match, they lost to a second-tier club in Thailand 1-10. Considering that our strength is better than both Hong Kong and Too Raku, we can win at least double digits, right?"

This reporter also wants to pick the bones in the eggs:

"I want to remind you that according to the ranking just announced by FIFA, Bhutan is indeed ranked 159th, but Hong Kong's ranking is 5 places lower than them. Football is round, and anything can happen. I hope that the players will not be too careless during the game and show 100% spirit..."

Chen Hao looked at the reporter:

"You're right. For a professional player, there is no carelessness in any game. Bhutan's high-altitude climate and artificial fields may have a certain impact on us."

Chen Hao obviously has gained some understanding of the geographical and climate of Bhutan, but he still has a lot of things he doesn't know.

On the afternoon of June 14, the Chinese team, who had been training for a week, set off from Kunming Changshui International Airport and prepared to fly to Bhutan 1,300 kilometers away.

Two hours later in the evening, they stopped in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, 1,300 kilometers away.

Only then did Chen Hao realize: Since Bhutan has not established diplomatic relations with China, they cannot fly directly to their destination!

More than 20 players, coaching staff, logistics support staff, more than ten domestic media, more than 20 fan representatives, and a team of nearly 100 people spent a happy and peaceful night at Bangkok International Airport.

Before dawn on the 15th, everyone hurriedly packed their luggage and boarded the plane at 6:30.

These are the only aircraft of Royal Bhutan Airlines. The business from foreign countries to Bhutan is almost monopolized by them, and this small aircraft with a capacity of 120 people was completely taken over by the Chinese Football Association.

Nearly two hours later, the plane landed in Kolkata, India, and spent another 60 minutes here with nothing to do.

When the plane took off again and finally landed at the only airport in Bhutan, it was already 10:30 in the morning. Considering that there was still a time difference between the two places, the 2,000-kilometer straight line took about 5 hours for the Chinese team.

Walking out of the terminal of Paro Airport, someone from Bhutan welcomed them, not only to the head coach and the team leader, but also to the white Hada, but also to every player with delicious tea.

Then, under their warm hospitality, Chen Hao saw four minibuses slowly opening the door...

The team of nearly 100 people was divided into four minibuses and left the airport in a mighty manner, heading to the competition site a day later.

The only airport is located in Paro, Bhutan's second largest city, and the competition location is in Thimphu, the capital. The straight-line distance between the two places is only 25 kilometers, but the Chinese team sat on the road for more than 2 hours!

Because there is a large bumpy mountain road in the middle! The bus with larger specifications cannot be driven in at all!

When the Chinese team finally arrived at their destination, it was already one pm. It had been 20 hours since they set off from Kunming...

This is Bhutan's home advantage and the real problem faced by the Chinese team.

"I feel like I'm going to die..."

Chen Hao turned off the YY novel on his phone, twisted his almost unconscious waist for a moment, and couldn't help sighing, and the bones of those teammates had already crackled.

A dream suddenly burst into his heart.

What's so great about playing football?
Chapter completed!