Doesn't matter, just kiss first!

This was Ye Chen's first official Bundesliga match.

In the game, his proud speed seemed rather ordinary here... Especially when compared to Black players, he was completely crushed.

Then there was his physicality.

As a forward, his direct opponents were the center-backs.

And what's the key requirement to be a center-back? First and foremost, you need outstanding physicality!

So once again, Ye Chen was completely overwhelmed.

Fortunately, his excellent game-reading ability, agile positioning, and long-range shooting skills helped him secure a hat trick in this match.

But Ye Chen did not dare to be arrogant, nor did he dare to become complacent.

Thinking that the Bundesliga was "just like this" would be a big mistake.

He managed a hat trick mainly because his opponents didn't know him yet. But now, after his debut performance, by tomorrow—no, even within a few hours—he would be famous across the Bundesliga!

So, he felt a strong sense of urgency.

After all, if he didn't continue to perform well, his teammates wouldn't pass him the ball!

"Before the match, I looked up some stats. The China U17 team lost to Jordan. Do you have any comments on that?"

Ye Chen shook his head. "Let's just talk about this match."

"In the final moments, you scored a beautiful free kick that looked a lot like Ronaldo's 'Tomahawk' shot. Do you have a special name for your move?"

Ye Chen shook his head. "I haven't thought of one yet."

"Who did you learn your free-kick technique from?" The reporter continued asking.

"I mainly studied the shooting techniques of Ronaldo, Pirlo, and Juninho. I think I did a decent job!"

"Ye, you are my god!"

As Ye Chen was being interviewed, Kagawa suddenly ran over, picked him up, and shouted into the camera...

Ye Chen's mouth twitched awkwardly.

"This guy… has Ha Qing possessed him or what?"

The beautiful female reporter flashed a dazzling smile. "After scoring a hat trick today, do you have anything you'd like to say to Manchester United?"

Ye Chen grinned. "You ignored me before, but now you can't afford me!"

The female reporter's smile grew even brighter. "Congratulations on being today's MVP! I hope I get the chance to interview you again in the future!"

"Thank you!" Ye Chen was about to leave when the female reporter handed him a business card.

Probably just for a regular interview, right?

Like how TV dramas always show bosses "just wanting to learn a foreign language."

After the interview, Dortmund's players all went to the away fans' section to thank them for their support.

Once that was done, they headed back to the locker room.

Of course, the first thing Ye Chen did was pull out his phone and call Lina.

"Lina, where are you now?"

"I'm in the parking lot, but I probably won't be able to leave anytime soon. There are too many cars here," Lina replied helplessly.

Car rentals are very convenient in Europe. You can arrange everything with just a smartphone.

Lina had flown to Germany and then driven to the stadium herself.

Of course, she planned to return home that night.

After all, there was still plenty of time.

Ye Chen went straight to Klopp. "Boss, can I take some time off?"

"Why?"

"Boss, his girlfriend came to watch the game!" Before Ye Chen could answer, Kuba jumped in. "We saw her when we arrived. She's a very beautiful girl!"

Ye Chen's face turned red. "She's not my girlfriend. We're just good friends!"

"Yes, yes! Just good friends!" Kuba teased.

The rest of the team joined in the banter.

"Definitely very good friends!"

"Can good friends kiss?"

"Oh, I want a 'good friend' I can kiss, hug, and lift up high too!"

Klopp, however, was quite understanding—after all, he was young once too!

Klopp patted Ye Chen on the shoulder. "I'll give you two days off. Report back to the team in two days!"

"No need, I just want to have dinner with her!" Ye Chen quickly explained.

"Hahaha, you Chinese guys are really shy!"

Still, Ye Chen showered and left the stadium separately from the team.

Clearly, Dortmund's victory had put Klopp in a great mood.

As the hero of the comeback, Ye Chen was given special treatment.

Ye Chen could rest because he wasn't in the squad for the Champions League match, but the others had no such luxury.

The players had recovery training the next day, while the coaching staff had to analyze their next opponent—Marseille.

Dortmund had been placed in a "group of death" for the Champions League.

Their three group-stage opponents were Arsenal, Marseille, and Olympiacos.

In their first match against Arsenal at the Westfalenstadion, Dortmund had conceded early but equalized in the 88th minute thanks to Perišić's solo run.

Now, their second game was an away match against Marseille. The team needed to arrive in France a day early to adapt.

That was standard practice in the Champions League—teams don't just land and play immediately.

The coaching staff would inspect the pitch in advance, and as head coach, Klopp had to attend the pre-match press conference.

After leaving the team, Ye Chen walked out of the stadium with his backpack.

Lina had rented a Mercedes convertible—a perfect match of beauty and luxury!

"Hey, Lina!" Ye Chen waved from afar, and Lina immediately stepped out of the car.

"Are you sure it's okay for you to leave the team like this?" Lina asked curiously.

Ye Chen shook his head. "Of course! I got Klopp's permission."

"Come on, I'll take you to eat something delicious!" Lina flashed a charming smile.

"No way, this time it's on me!"

"Alright, fine. You are a professional footballer now! I heard your weekly salary is 20,000 euros?" Lina teased.

"Yep! But that's not all!"

"What else?"

"Goal bonuses, win bonuses... Oh, and appearance bonuses!" Ye Chen counted on his fingers.

His negotiations with Klopp had paid off.

From this one match alone, his bonuses added up to nearly 20,000 euros!

Of course, Ye Chen had earned that money through his hard work—three solid goals!

"How about steak? I found a highly-rated place online!"

"You decide! I'll cover the bill!" Ye Chen said confidently.

"Wow, how did you turn into such a bossy CEO in just a few days?"

"When a guy goes out with a girl, he can't always let her pay, right?" Ye Chen said smugly. "By the way, why did you suddenly come to watch my game? You traveled so far!"

"This was your first official match! Of course, I had to be there! Don't forget, I'm your number one fan!" Lina said as she fastened her seatbelt.

But she underestimated her own beauty.

She was just too stunning!

Looking at Lina's breathtaking face up close, Ye Chen couldn't hold back any longer—he leaned in immediately.

Doesn't matter, just kiss first!