Name: My father Yuan Mu

After hearing what Director Li said, the substitute players all drooped their heads. They had wanted to perform well in front of the leader, but they didn't expect that Director Li would openly engage in shady dealings under the leader's nose!

But what could they do? This was their fate. Who made them so unwelcome? They didn't dare to contradict Director Li. After all, their leader would eventually leave, and Director Li was their immediate superior. If they offended him, they would have no choice but to leave the national team.

In fact, leaving the national team is not a big deal, and playing for other local teams is also fine, but Director Li has great power in the football circle, and it is very easy for him to deal with small players like them.

When you live under someone's roof, you have to bow your head and be patient.

"I understand, Director Li!"

"Louder! I can't hear you!" Director Li glared and shouted.

"I heard it!" the eleven substitute players shouted at the top of their lungs.

The substitutes in this team are different from each other. There are more than twenty players in the national team. These eleven people are substitutes among substitutes. They are basically water dispenser managers. If they didn't have some real talent, they would not have entered the national team.

They come from all over the place. They are charged money when they are on the school team. They have to pay more when they play in the city and the provincial team. When they become professional players, they have to pay even more. If they can perform well, it's fine. If they don't, then it's a complete loss.

Finally, after all the hardships, I arrived at the national team. I also have to pay money. If you have money, you can play. If you don’t have money, there is no deal. No matter how talented or capable you are, you have to sit next to the water dispenser honestly.

It's sad. This is the general environment of the Chinese national football team. The women's football team is much better, but the men's football team is the hardest hit. Football is no longer pure. It is a business, and making money is everything.

Just as Director Li was giving a speech to the substitute players, Yuan Zhihao was looking over here with a telescope, a sneer of disdain on his lips. He knew what Director Li was talking about even with his eyes closed.

"Xiao Yang, let's go and take a look!" Yuan Zhihao stood up and walked towards Director Li, followed closely by his secretary Xiao Yang.

The group of leaders around didn't know what Yuan Zhihao meant when they saw this, but since the leaders had moved, they couldn't just stand there, so they could only stand up one by one and follow.

Director Li was still speaking non-stop when the teaching assistant stepped forward and gently pushed him.

"Director Li, Secretary Yuan is here."

"Ah?" Upon hearing this, Director Li turned around suddenly. Yes, Yuan Zhihao was almost there.

"Well, let's warm up quickly!" Director Li couldn't wait to disband the team, but at this time, Yuan Zhihao's secretary Xiao Yang ran over.

"Director Li! Don't disband the team yet. Gather the two teams that will be fighting soon!"

"Um, okay." There was no other choice, Director Li could only bring the two teams together again.

Soon, twenty-two people stood there, the main team stood on the left, the substitute team stood on the right, and Yuan Zhihao stood in front of them. The other leaders stood on one side. The whole audience was silent, and everyone was looking at the head of the Football Association in front of them.

Yuan Zhihao was seen walking to the main team first with his hands behind his back and taking square steps. All the faces here were very familiar, and many of them were players who frequently appeared in international competitions.

"The food is usually good. My belly is full." Yuan Zhihao patted a team member's belly with a smile.

The team member quickly tightened his stomach and showed an awkward smile on his face.

"I heard you eat sea cucumbers every day?"

"Yes, leader! Eating sea cucumbers is nutritious and will help us with training!" the team members said quickly.

"Oh, so that's it." Yuan Zhihao nodded, then ignored them and walked back to the crowd with a serious expression.

"Comrades, let me introduce myself. My name is Yuan Zhihao, and I'm the current Party Secretary and Chairman of the Chinese Football Association. I'm here today to see the results of your training. I won't say much about the main team; you often participate in competitions and must have experience. I'd mainly like to speak to the reserve team."

As he spoke, Yuan Zhihao looked at the eleven people on the substitute team.

"I don't have any extra words. I want to see your performance today. I will stand on the sidelines and watch you perform. If you want to stand out and want to step onto the field in the future, then play well in this game today. Do you have confidence?"

After hearing Yuan Zhihao's words, the eleven people hesitated. They looked at each other and finally looked at Director Li on the side, which made Director Li feel a little uneasy.

"Why are you looking at me? Secretary Yuan is asking you! Can you please kick properly and speak?" Director Li spoke quickly, but the threat in his eyes could not be hidden.

"Have."

"Have."

"Have."

A dozen people spoke weakly.

"Director Li, it seems that you have a very high prestige here." Yuan Zhihao looked at Director Li with a forced smile.

"Secretary Yuan, no way. They're just a little nervous since it's their first time meeting a leader as important as you."

"Oh, so that's it." Yuan Zhihao nodded with a sneer, then continued to look at the substitute team.

"Okay, there's no point in talking too much. Let's go warm up. But before that, I want to tell you one thing. I, Yuan Zhihao, am the head of the Football Association!" After saying that, Yuan Zhihao turned and left.

Everyone retreated to the sidelines and sat down, and the two teams began to warm up.

The substitute team seemed a little absent-minded. Yuan Zhihao's words just now obviously irritated them. At this moment, they were hesitating whether they should listen to Yuan Zhihao or Director Li?

In fact, it is right to listen to Director Li. Although Yuan Zhihao is the head of the Football Association, the county magistrate is not as good as the current manager. Director Li is their supervisor and can directly influence them.

Soon, both teams were ready and the game began, with the substitute team kicking off.

Yuan Zhihao stood on the sidelines with his hands on his hips and watched. This made the main team hold their breath and try their best to perform well in front of their leaders.

On the other hand, the substitute team played very restrainedly and should not have lost the ball several times, but they were still snatched away.

In the 15th minute, the main team scored the first goal and took the lead one to zero.

Yuan Zhihao watched with an expressionless face. If the substitute team didn't play well, Yuan Zhihao would give up on them no matter how talented this team was.

Director Li, who was standing by, smiled when he saw this scene and was very satisfied with the substitute team's understanding.