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The biggest highlight tonight is undoubtedly the first match of the Huaxia Super League, where the Yun City Team is facing off against the Hang City Team. Due to the pre-match incidents Yun City Team encountered, this match has attracted unprecedented attention.

If Yun City Team hadn't faced this issue, it certainly wouldn't be this popular. No matter who orchestrated this, it's fair to say this person made the match famous. In this sense, the ticket sellers should be thanking this person.

Somewhere, in the darkness, someone is sitting on the sofa. The TV is tuned to the sports channel, broadcasting the Battle of Yunhang live.

This person's eyes reveal a look of anticipation as they listen to Lu Dong criticizing Yun City Team on TV. His lips involuntarily curl upward, as if he's done something he's proud of...

At this moment, the match is about to begin, and players from both teams are preparing to enter the field.

The owner of Hang City Team, Jin Jiufu, has already arrived at the stands, trying to spot Lin Fan's figure but failing to see him.

Jin Jiufu couldn't help but laugh: "Seems like Mr. Lin knows they're going to lose and doesn't even have the mood to watch the game."

However, he was soon proven wrong, as Lin Fan appeared.

"Hehe, Mr. Lin, I thought you wouldn't come!" Jin Jiufu said mockingly.

Lin Fan smiled and said, "Tonight's match is very important for Yun City Team. I'm sure it's equally important for Mr. Jin and Hang City Team. Since Mr. Jin is here, how could I be absent?"

Jin Jiufu said, "Mr. Lin, you're incorrect. Today's match doesn't seem that important to me as the result is already evident. It seems this match is more significant for your Yun City Team. After all, they gained fame from three warm-up matches but falter in the official ones. It's a shame to lose face!"

Lin Fan smiled and said, "Even if we lose tonight, it's understandable, isn't it?"

Jin Jiufu paused, then laughed, "Indeed. By the way, how is my old friend's injury? I heard not only was he beaten until his head was cracked and bleeding, but another leg was broken too. If both legs are crippled, won't he need a wheelchair to help you lead the team?"

Lin Fan said, "You seem quite happy about your old friend's misfortune?"

Jin Jiufu said, "Why would I be? I gave an interview, didn't I? Did you see it, Mr. Lin? I publicly expressed my concern for my old friend and wished him a speedy recovery."

Lin Fan said, "Then you can rest assured. Uncle Da is fine and will recover soon. He is still Yun City Team's head coach."

Upon hearing this, Jin Jiufu felt dissatisfied, and chuckled, "That's great. I was worried he might lose his job. Mr. Lin, you are truly compassionate. But I still feel pity for you, Mr. Lin."

Lin Fan responded with a sound, "Pity me?"

Jin Jiufu said, "Mr. Lin put great effort into building Yun City Team. This match will bring them back to reality. With the absence of the head coach and the main forward, Yun City Team is like Wu Da, with one crippled leg, facing us Hang City Team. Mr. Lin, you still have the courage to watch the game; I feel for you."

Lin Fan smiled slightly, "Come on, Mr. Jin, there's no need for your sarcasm here. Talking too much is useless. Let's just enjoy watching the match."

Jin Jiufu laughed, "Mr. Lin is right. Let's enjoy this match together. Mr. Lin, please have a seat."

"Please," Lin Fan said.

The two sat down.

The players from both sides began to enter the field.

First to enter was Hang City Team.

The host said, "Looking at Hang City Team's lineup tonight, it's top-notch. Several key players are in the starting lineup, which shows Hang City Team takes tonight's match seriously. Despite Yun City Team's well-known incident, Hang City Team hasn't relaxed at all!"

Lin Fan smiled upon hearing this and said to Jin Jiufu, "Mr. Jin, thank you for taking this seriously."

Jin Jiufu is disparaging towards Yun City Team in his words, but his actions speak honestly. The starting lineup is basically the strongest, treating Yun City Team as a formidable opponent.

There's no choice now; this Yun City Team has proven its strength through three warm-up matches, and no one dares to ignore it.

Jin Jiufu awkwardly coughed twice and said, "Going all out has always been my strong point."

In fact, Hang City Team is indeed ready for battle. They had prepared with this lineup, and who knew Yun City Team would have an incident, affecting both them and Hang City Team, disrupting their rhythm.

Initially, seeing Yun City Team having an incident, with head coach and the main forward Li Yi both injured and definitely absent from the match, Hang City Team's lineup seemed a bit too grandiose. Why use a bull knife to kill a chicken?

But changing the lineup at the last minute could lead to trouble. Out of caution, Hang City Team decided to continue with the original lineup.

Lin Fan said, "Thumbs up to Mr. Jin for not changing Hang City Team's lineup temporarily. This choice is very wise."

Lin Fan's words are genuine. If Hang City Team had changed the lineup out of underestimating the opponent, it would be lacking in substance.

Jin Jiufu thought Lin Fan was being sarcastic and chuckled, "Mr. Lin, don't focus on me. I'm looking forward to seeing Yun City Team's lineup."

Lin Fan said, "You'll see it very soon."

Yun City Team is entering the field!

Host: "Now Yun City Team is entering the field. We see head coach Wu Da is absent, which is not surprising since Coach Wu Da is still receiving treatment in the hospital. Let's first wish him a speedy recovery. Tonight the team is led by assistant coach Yu Dahai, who has no previous head coach experience, making this a situation where he must take charge in a crisis as the acting head coach. Looking at Yun City Team's lineup for tonight, with main forward Li Yi absent due to injury, replaced by Wu Lei. The tactical formation has also changed, differing from the pre-match announcement, opting for..."

Lu Dong interrupted the host at this point, "Wait a minute, who is Wu Lei?"

The host said, "According to the information I have, Wu Lei is newly joined Yun City Team, 17 years old, still a high school student, and has never played a formal match before."

"Pfft!"

Lu Dong couldn't help but laugh, "Sorry for my outburst, but this really amused me. Yun City Team is sending a high school student onto the field? It's not that high school students can't play, but this Wu Lei has never played a match before. Does Yun City Team have no one else available?"

The host said, "I'm not sure. Maybe Yun City Team wants to give newcomers a chance!"

The livestream room's comment section joined Lu Dong in laughter.

"No way, is Yun City Team really fielding a wet behind the ears high school student?"

"It'd be understandable if he had achievements, but he's never played a match before. A newbie couldn't be newer!"

"What is Yun City Team thinking?"

"I had some expectations for Yun City Team, but now none at all. They're bound to lose!"

"What a bewildering move!"

On-site, at the stands.

Seeing Yun City Team's lineup, Jin Jiufu laughed so hard he bent over, "Mr. Lin, is your Yun City Team really this short-handed? No great generals in Shu, so you've sent Liao Hua as a pioneer, hahaha..."