Scoring a goal is so easy.

Huang Jianxiang is in tears at this moment!

He has been waiting for this moment for so long!

Back when Hao Junmin went abroad to play in the Bundesliga, all the fans thought it would be the start of a new story.

However, the only matches he got to play were insignificant ones, without any assists or goals. After all, he was competing for a position against players like Farfán and Rakitić.

Later, when Magath was dismissed, the new coach Ralf Rangnick completely sidelined Hao Junmin, leaving him on the bench, waiting for his contract to expire—a full year away.

In the end, he had no choice but to terminate his contract early and return home!

From that moment on, the vast European leagues were left with only one Chinese player—Ye Chen, who was in Manchester United's U18 team.

But was Ye Chen the pride of Chinese football?

No, he was the disgrace of Chinese football! A great sorrow!

A naturally gifted young footballer who should have focused on playing instead became a pawn in Manchester United's strategy to open the Chinese market!

At first, the media paid attention to his training progress, but over time, they lost interest.

His news became worthless.

After all, spending two years in Manchester United's youth team without playing a single official match was nothing short of an embarrassment for Chinese football fans!

And then, at this moment, Ye Chen was called up to the U17 national team!

Once again, the fans placed their hopes in him. He was, after all, the only Chinese player in the European leagues, and they were eager to see how a youngster trained at Manchester United would perform.

But before he even played a match, he was kicked out of the national team.

The reason? He refused to train with the team and acted like a diva!

This was completely unacceptable to the traditionally humble Chinese people.

Thus, Ye Chen became the target of a brutal online hate campaign.

Many of his former elementary and middle school classmates came forward to criticize him.

Who knew whether their claims were true or false?

Keyboard warriors vented their negativity without restraint, turning Ye Chen into a public enemy overnight!

Even people who didn't watch football joined in the outrage.

Some fans claimed that Ye Chen's only purpose was to serve as a scapegoat for the Chinese Football Association.

These trolls, who usually attacked the CFA, had now found a new target.

Just when everyone thought the matter was settled, Ye Chen made a comeback.

At his Borussia Dortmund signing press conference, Ye Chen, who had endured humiliation for so long, finally revealed the truth!

Only then did people realize—Ye Chen was innocent all along.

Those who had insulted him the most quickly changed sides and began cursing the Football Association instead.

The phrase "I owe Ye Chen an apology" shot to the top of trending searches.

But Ye Chen never responded to any of it.

At that time, he had just joined Dortmund and was struggling to adapt to a new environment while balancing training and learning German. He was overwhelmed and had no time to pay attention to online news—let alone anything happening back home.

After all, he was an orphan with no agent to manage things for him.

However, Ye Chen did gain some popularity in China.

Renowned sports broadcaster Zhan Jun even posted a video about him on Weibo.

In the video, Zhan Jun said:

"A 17-year-old boy pursued his football dream alone in a foreign country. When he was called up to the national team on his birthday, he thought it was the greatest gift from the heavens. But who would have expected the shocking corruption within the Football Association—demanding money for playing time?"

"The young boy bravely fought against the darkness, only to be branded as a deserter by thousands of fans!"

"He returned to his club, battered and bruised, celebrating his birthday alone in a foreign land. No friends, no family, and even his dreams seemed on the verge of shattering!"

"But he did not succumb to adversity. In an official match for Manchester United U18, after a long period of silence, he erupted—volleying in a goal from a corner, calmly delivering an assist, and finally sealing the game with a midfield lob reminiscent of David Beckham!"

"He could have basked in glory, making Chinese fans proud and outshining England's rising stars. But fate played a cruel joke on him—before the match even ended, he was released from the team!"

"For a 17-year-old, this was a catastrophic blow!"

"But just when everyone thought he would fall into despair, lose his way, or even give up on his dream, that boy stood up once again!"

"There were no fiery speeches—only solid evidence! Wang Bo never expected that a casual conversation would be secretly recorded and later become key evidence!"

"The once-forgotten boy was reborn from the ashes. When he reappeared in the public eye, he had already become a professional player for Borussia Dortmund—the reigning Bundesliga champions."

"A Chinese youngster securing a four-year, €4 million contract—was that even imaginable before?"

"And that boy is none other than today's protagonist, Ye Chen!"

"Sharpening a sword for ten years, today it finally shines!"

"No one knows the full story behind his struggles, but how much mental fortitude and unyielding determination must it have taken?"

"He faced doubt and ridicule alone!"

"He endured all the insults and misunderstandings alone!"

"But he never fell!"

"He is a true warrior!"

"He is an indomitable fighter!"

"And he is just a 17-year-old boy!"

"The story stops here for now. I hope everyone can be kinder to a young man chasing his dreams. Thank you!" Zhan Jun concluded his speech passionately and bowed deeply.

In today's society, most people are lenient with themselves but harsh on others.

The moment someone makes a mistake, they are relentlessly attacked, subjected to cyberbullying.

Zhan Jun had spent time abroad and knew how tough it was for Chinese people to survive in foreign lands.

He also understood how unwelcome Chinese people were in certain places.

So he knew how much Ye Chen had suffered!

However, the "expulsion incident" wasn't entirely a bad thing—it unintentionally boosted Ye Chen's public recognition in China.

It also brought more attention to football among the Chinese public.

Especially among female fans—many who never watched football before were now glued to their screens on Saturday, eagerly awaiting the match!

Whether they were watching for the game or for Ye Chen himself—only they knew!

Before Ye Chen took the field, people worried that Klopp's pre-match statements were just a marketing ploy to boost viewership.

But once he stepped onto the pitch, the concern shifted to whether he could handle the high-intensity competition of the Bundesliga.

Ye Chen wasted no time easing their worries—he silenced all doubts with a golden goal, as if telling everyone:

"Just enjoy the game—I'll take care of the rest!"

Just as the second half began, Ye Chen scored on a rebound!

This was his first game for Dortmund, and he had already equalized the score.

That goal was priceless!

Especially when Huang Jianxiang announced: "Ye Chen has become the youngest player in Bundesliga history to score on his debut!"

Countless fans leaped with excitement.

Ye Chen had written history with his feet!

Of course, no matter how wild the celebrations were back home, Ye Chen quickly regained his focus on the pitch.

Once the excitement faded, his mind was set on turning the game around and taking the lead.

Because he knew—whether it was an S-tier skill or an A-tier skill, every opportunity was precious to him right now!

And when the chance finally arrived…

With a light flick of his toe, the ball soared over the onrushing goalkeeper Müller, forming a beautiful arc.

It gently dropped towards the goal line.

A perfect display of control and finesse!

And this time, instead of screaming in celebration, Ye Chen ran to the corner flag, leaped high into the air, spun gracefully, and landed firmly on his feet.

"Siu~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~"