As the competition progressed, China quickly entered the semifinals, which began on the morning of January 25th, two days before the 25th.

Su Nanxing squatted in the corner of the playground, chewing on a blade of grass as she watched them train. Song Cheng came to the soccer field, looked at the people training, and asked, "Where's Su Nanxing?"

The captain pointed in the direction where Su Nanxing was squatting and said, "It's over there." Song Cheng looked over and said, "You guys keep practicing." After saying that, he walked towards Su Nanxing.

Song Cheng: "What are you looking at? Aren't you training?" Su Nanxing turned to look at Song Cheng and said, "Nothing, just a little bored." Song Cheng said, "Bored? Then let's do some physical training." Su Nanxing stood up, patted himself off, and said, "No way, I'll be exhausted. We're playing against D country the day after tomorrow, I need to rest."

Song Cheng said, "You'll be starting this time, so play well." Su Nanxing replied, "Okay. How much longer until the game ends?" Song Cheng said, "If you don't want to train anymore, go home. Be there on time the day after tomorrow." Su Nanxing nodded and smiled, "Alright, I promise I'll be there on time."

Two days later, at Ran Dong's semi-final match, Mo Nanyu said, "I'm coming to watch your match today." Su Nanxing smiled and said, "Okay, I remember giving you the ticket yesterday." Mo Nanyu smiled and said, "Yeah, good luck." Su Nanxing bumped fists with Mo Nanyu and said, "Good luck!"

After finishing speaking, he set off for the stadium with his teammates. After changing clothes in the locker room, the group lined up and walked out onto the football field.

After a series of preparations, the match officially began. Su Nanxing, as the center forward, received the kickoff ball and passed it to the left winger. The players passed the ball up the field in an orderly manner. Seeing that the time was right, Su Nanxing shouted, "Attack!"

The striker begins his breakthrough and takes a shot. The commentator says, "After probing, China launches an attack. The striker takes a shot, but unfortunately, it hits the post and bounces out of bounds."

Su Nanxing quickly retreated, and 10 minutes later, she unleashed a powerful shot from the side, prompting the commentator to exclaim excitedly, "Goal! Congratulations to the Chinese team for taking the first goal! Let's look forward to their next performance!"

Several people on the D country's side exchanged glances. In the 35th minute, Su Nanxing was surrounded by two people. After receiving a pass from his teammate, Su Nanxing was about to jump when he was tripped. Fortunately, the ball was kicked away, and his teammate caught the ball and quickly shot, making the score 2-0. Su Nanxing, who was tripped, fell heavily onto the grass.

Su Nanxing then lay on the ground clutching her foot. After looking at the screen, the referee gave the opposing team's number 10 a yellow card. Song Cheng immediately called the team doctor to check on her. After a while, Su Nanxing was helped up and the game continued.

The first half ended with a score of 2-0. In the locker room, Song Cheng asked, "How are you feeling?" Su Nanxing replied, "I'm fine, I just twisted my ankle a little, it'll be okay in a bit." Song Cheng said, "If you can't keep going, remember to call me to substitute." Su Nanxing said, "Okay."

After the start of the second half, Country D assigned two players to mark Su Nanxing. As Su Nanxing played, he was left helpless by the defense and stopped moving. He stood still, looked around, and smiled.

After standing there for a few minutes, Su Nanxing used a powerful sweeping motion to shake them off, caught the ball, and then kicked it in with a bicycle kick. Su Nanxing exclaimed, "Yay!"

The game restarted, and Su Nanxing was wandering around the field when he was tackled by someone after only a short distance. Su Nanxing landed hard on his backside, yelling, "Ouch, that hurts!" He quickly got up.

A moment later, Su Nanxing ran to catch the ball, but just as he kicked it, he was caught between two feet, flipped over, and fell to the ground. Su Nanxing cried out in pain, "Ah!" The referee immediately ran over and asked, "What happened?" Su Nanxing replied, "I twisted my ankle."

The referee then signaled for the team doctor to come onto the court. Su Nanxing, sitting down, took off her socks. The team doctor pressed on her bones, and Su Nanxing exclaimed, "Wa Qu, it hurts so much! Be gentle, be gentle!" The team doctor said, "You might have injured your Achilles tendon. Can you still play? Should you leave the court first?"

Su Nanxing said, "No need, let's apply some medicine first." After the team doctor finished applying the medicine, he helped Su Nanxing up. Su Nanxing swung her legs and said, "I'm fine now, I can continue the game."

Next, Su Nanxing tripped again, cutting her hand. The final score was 4-2. Su Nanxing was helped back to the locker room.

After getting permission from the coach, Mo Nanyu went inside and squatted down next to Su Nanxing, asking, "How are you? Can you still walk?" Su Nanxing replied, "Yes, I can. How did you get in?" Mo Nanyu said, "Your coach gave you permission. Don't push yourself, take it off and let me see. Your movements on the court are a bit slow."

After saying that, he took off Su Nanxing's soccer shoes and socks. At this time, his feet were already red and swollen. Mo Nanyu gently rubbed them, and Su Nanxing cried out in pain, "Ouch!"

Mo Nanyu said helplessly, "Didn't you say you were fine?" Su Nanxing laughed, "Hehe, I really didn't feel anything just now." The team doctor came in, took a look, and said, "You've injured your Achilles tendon. You'll have to suffer a bit to recover before the finals. Here's a bag of ice to reduce the swelling."

Mo Nanyu took the ice pack and applied it to Su Nanxing's skin. The doctor then said, "You can try acupuncture when you get home, and apply more medicated wine." Su Nanxing replied, "Okay."

Mo Nanyu helped Su Nanxing apply an ice pack. Song Cheng walked in and said, "Su Nanxing, why don't you go home and rest for a few days? There are still 7 days until the finals. See if you can recover as quickly as possible." Su Nanxing replied, "Okay, Coach."

Mo Nanyu said, "You guys go first, I'll take Nanxing home later." Song Cheng said, "Okay, that's good, we don't have to face the media. Girls, let's go back to the base." "Okay~"

After applying the compress for about 10 minutes, Mo Nanyu helped Su Nanxing pack her things, carried them on his back, and then picked her up, saying, "I'll take you back; your leg is injured." Su Nanxing didn't hesitate and let Mo Nanyu carry her back.

Back at Shenglan Bay, Mo Nanyu took Su Nanxing home and placed her on the sofa, saying, "Are you hungry? I'll make you some food." Su Nanxing smiled and replied, "Okay!"

After dinner, Mo Nanyu called someone to give Su Nanxing acupuncture. Su Nanxing smiled, but when the TCM doctor's hand pressed on her, Su Nanxing grabbed Mo Nanyu's arm and gasped.

After the acupuncture, the traditional Chinese medicine doctor left several packets of medicine for foot soaks and taught Mo Nanyu the correct way to apply the medicated wine before leaving. Su Nanxing said, "Thank you for your help again." Mo Nanyu smiled and said, "It's not a trouble if it's someone I don't know. It's only troublesome to strangers."

Su Nanxing asked, "Huh? When did this saying come about?" Mo Nanyu smiled but didn't answer. Instead, he said, "Go back and take a shower first. After you shower, I'll give you a massage, and then you can soak your feet before resting."

Su Nanxing smiled and said, "Okay, I'll head back now." After taking a shower, Mo Nanyu stayed with Su Nanxing for a long time, massaging her. Then, looking at Su Nanxing, he said, "Get some rest. You've had a long day. Goodnight." Su Nanxing smiled and said, "Goodnight."

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