The score on the scoreboard was rewritten: Bucks Steel Horns 4:1 Angel Wings! In the last 3 minutes of injury time, Gu Ran's 35-meter crescent-shaped scimitar directly hit the Angel Wings!

Killer Gu Ran killed the suspense of the game with one knife! Although the game is not over yet, the students and parents of Southampton have already started to celebrate the victory with all their might! They don't need to worry anymore! Bucks Steel Horns will win! The dark clouds in the sky quickly dissipated, and the sun shone on everyone's face again! Gu Ran opened his arms and stood on the iron fence more than one meter high. It seemed that a layer of golden crown was stained on his head! That's right, at this moment, Gu Ran was crowned king at Southampton High School! He is the god in the hearts of all students and parents of Southampton High School! He conquered everyone in the stands with his unparalleled performance of two passes and two shots!

He made more than 2,200 people at the scene become his saints! He made Southampton High School become the top four in the country for the first time in more than 100 years since its establishment! The old Bucks Steel Horns players cried their eyes out! The cheerleaders on the sidelines beat the jazz drums crazily! At this moment, the entire Southampton High School went crazy!

All the people in the stands were reaching out to Gu Ran, wanting to touch their gods! This scene was like a world-famous painting that shocked the soul!

Some people were laughing wildly, some were crying while hugging their companions, some were screaming, and some were trying hard to control themselves from fainting!

Some people were shouting "Chinese Dad" loudly! The players of the Bucks Steel Horns also rushed over frantically and carried Gu Ran on their shoulders! The referee blew the whistle repeatedly, signaling them to stop celebrating as soon as possible and return to the game. After all, there were only two minutes left before the game ended.

However, the referee's whistle was completely drowned out by the celebrations of Southampton High School students and parents.

The referee himself shook his head and smiled helplessly.

On the main stand, Anne Hathaway's face was flushed, as if she had experienced waves of super-cool shocks! Anne's heart was still beating wildly. She wanted to take off her sun hat and expose her celebrity identity, and loudly announce to everyone present: Gu Ran, you are mine! You are mine!!! Ahhhhhh!!! Anne hugged the clothes that Gu Ran left for her tightly, and only then did she barely suppress her wild thoughts! ... Wait a little longer!

Tonight... No, this afternoon after I get home! We can eat! After seeing Gu Ran's scimitar kick, the scouts from the small clubs were all so shocked that they couldn't say a word for a long time! None of them could believe that they could see such a wonderful set-piece goal in an amateur high school match! Black-haired Beckham...

This is a star-level figure! Although it is not as good as Beckham's crescent moon scimitar in his prime, but Gu Ran is only 17 years old!

A 17-year-old amateur high school player, who has the speed, the physical confrontation, the raw food, the skills, the arrows, and the scimitar...

So awesome!

This is so awesome! How many surprises does this guy Gu Ran have?

I really want to strip him naked and study him carefully! The scouts from the small club were so excited that their calves were shaking!

It’s bad, it’s bad…Such a good player has been known by other scouts. It’s hard to buy him! Why don’t the scouts from other clubs just die!

The scouts from the small clubs were all "praying" in their hearts.

Chelsea's Emenalo wrote in his scouting notes with shaking fingers:

[I was wrong, I was wrong again, I was really wrong again! Gu Ran is not a "genius" player. There are many genius players in this world, but Gu Ran is definitely the most special one! I don't want to repeatedly emphasize how explosive Gu Ran's speed, Gu Ran's physical fitness, Gu Ran's physical confrontation, Gu Ran's skills, Gu Ran's arrows through the clouds, the guidance of the magic lamp, the precise long pass, the crescent moon scimitar, etc. are. I just want to emphasize again that his basketball IQ is absolutely leading, not only ahead of other players, but also ahead of the entire era - based on this point alone, it is wrong to describe him as a genius! His leading basketball IQ also adds to his vision. He seems to have opened his eyes on the court, as if he has the vision of God!

Therefore, I would like to call Gu Ran a "God-type" player! His command on and off the field is really too strong! I strongly request Chelsea to sign him directly to the first team! Even if we cannot apply for a work permit for him for the time being, even if he can only train in our Chelsea first team and cannot play for us, even if we have to support him for three years until he automatically obtains a work permit, we should do so without hesitation!

We can't let any club get Gu Ran except Chelsea!

Gu Ran is the future!] After finishing writing, Emenalo snapped the scout's notes shut, stood up, straightened the collar of his windbreaker, and quickly walked down the main stand.

"Um?"

"Why is Emenalo gone?"

"Ha, isn't it better to leave? One less competitor... Wait!"

The scouts from those small clubs all gasped in shock!

"Something's wrong, brothers!"

"If Emenalo wanted to leave, he would have left long ago. Why wait until now?"

"He must have gone to the player tunnel in advance to take a position to intercept Gu Ran!"

"Fuck Chelsea!"

"Damn it! Chelsea is so big, but she's still fighting with us! It's so unsportsmanlike..."

The scouts from the small club cursed and quickly ran to the main stand.

Each of them wants to get in touch with the future star Gu Ran first!

At this time, with the intervention of the referee, the Bucks Steelers' crazy celebration finally came to an end.

The players of the Bucks Steelhorns happily returned to their respective positions.

Gu Ran took the opportunity to quickly glance at the bubbles in the field——

Five-star disadvantage +1!

Ha ha!

It’s so cool!

Gu Ran immediately focused his mind and collected the items from a distance! Today's collection progress was complete!

After the restart, the scene was very simple.

The Bucks Steelhorns continued their full-court press, while the Angel Wings had completely lost their fighting spirit.

In this final "garbage time", a shirtless fat parent suddenly sang to the senior executives on the main stand: "Oh when the Saints, Go marching in!"

The Southampton fans immediately understood what the fat parent meant, and more than 2,200 people sang loudly at the same time.

This is a divine song created by the black American singer Armstrong, and it is also the official team song of Southampton Football Club! At this time, the whole stadium sang the team song of Southampton Football Club, and the meaning was very clear!

The Saints not only wanted to see the victory of this amateur high school match, they also wanted to see Gu Ran's victory at St. Mary's Stadium! They also expected Gu Ran to grow up in Southampton Club and eventually lead the Saints back to the Premier League! The team song "Saints Marching Forward" was passionate and majestic! The senior executives of the Southampton Club sitting in the main stand were all moved! They hadn't seen such a shocking scene for a long time!

Old Rice also had tears in his eyes and could hardly control himself.

He once wanted to forget about football, he once wanted to be a fisherman peacefully.

He once thought of living out the rest of his life like this...

But! True love will never change throughout life, even if it is buried deep in the heart, just one word "saint" can ignite his life!

Beep, beep, beep—

Amid the passionate singing of “Oh when the Saints, Go marching in”, the referee finally blew the whistle to end the game!

Winner!

Win!!!

The national top four is here!

4:1 defeated another dark horse team! Everyone in the stands went completely crazy! The iron stand creaked and almost collapsed! But no one cared! The staff on the sidelines immediately set off fireworks to celebrate! This is the first time in the history of Southampton High School! The Bucks Steel Horns created an impossible history. They used extremely inspiring performances to fight their way into the top four in the country! Every main player can enter college with such results! They seized their own destiny at the critical moment of their lives! Their lives will never be the same again! Even if their lives will return to peace in the future... they can also proudly boast: In this life, I have fought for what I love! The substitutes of the Bucks Steel Horns rushed into the court to celebrate crazily!

Together with the main players, they lifted Gu Ran up high! Head coach Carter knelt on the sidelines, crying uncontrollably! For outsiders, a top four in an amateur competition might not mean much, but for the students and players of Southampton High School who have worked hard for more than 100 years, this is their most enthusiastic moment! And...

What made everyone even more excited was that with Gu Ran here, the journey of the Bucks Steel Horns had not stopped! Aiming for the semi-finals! We could go to the Cardiff Millennium Stadium! At this moment, on the main stand——

Old Rice cleared his throat and was about to speak when Katharina Liebherr, who was sitting in the middle, spoke first: "Gentlemen, I don't think we need to have a separate meeting to discuss this. That would be a waste of time."

Old Rice and others were stunned, then nodded.

Their original plan was to treat Catalina to a formal welcome dinner after watching the game, and then discuss the board meeting tomorrow to determine whether to offer Gu Ran a contract, and discuss how much resources the club should use to apply for a work permit for Gu Ran.

——The whole process is very complicated.

But now, Catalina said not to hold the meeting... Old Rice and others couldn't help but feel a little excited.

Then I heard Catalina say: "We are all here, let's vote now. I agree to offer Gu Ran a first-team contract, and I support the club to use all resources to apply for a work permit for Gu Ran. Those who agree with me, please raise your hands. Does anyone disagree?"

After saying that, Catalina raised her hand first.

Disagree? Say no in front of more than 2,200 crazy saints in a place like this?

What’s more, Gu Ran’s performance was so strong that only an undercover agent sent by another club would disagree!

All the senior executives stood up and raised their hands with excited and happy expressions!

Although this newly crowned rich lady doesn't know anything about football, she is decisive in her actions. She is indeed worthy of being the heir to the Liebherr family!

Southampton Football Club has hope for revival!!!

Everyone was excitedly singing "Oh when the Saints, Go marching in"! Gu Ran on the green field was also very excited when he saw this scene! Finally!

Finally...

I am finally embarking on the journey of my favorite career!!!

The feeling of controlling your own destiny and standing at the top is so great!

Gu Ran excitedly pumped his fist and cheered! The entire green field was about to be overturned!

On the main stand, Catalina looked around and nodded slightly, "Very good, unanimous approval. Then, next, Southampton Club will go all out to sign Gu Ran and strive for a work permit for him. Mr. Rice, on behalf of the board of directors, I now grant you the privilege. No matter what you need, the club will go all out to support you. Please, be sure to bring Gu Ran to the Saints."

Old Rice's eyes were red with excitement. "Katerina, dear lady! Believe me! I will definitely bring Gu Ran to you!"

Katerina smiled.

At this time, the celebration on the green field is still going on.

The players of Angel Wings all walked back to the player tunnel dejectedly.

Their dark horse journey has come to an end.

Despite their intensive collaboration with Everton FC, Rosal High School only made it to the national top eight.

Among these players of Angel Wings, there is no possibility for them to enter university, nor is there any way for them to rely on the policies of the Football Association to enter the professional league to play football.

The football careers of most of them have basically come to an end.

The world is so cruel.

Competitive sports are particularly exciting because of this cruelty.

When Gu Ran saw Taias walking towards the player tunnel with a look of despair on his face, he immediately separated his teammates who were celebrating with him and caught up with Taias.

"Hey," Gu Ran put his arm around Taiyas' shoulders, "Brother! Come on."

Taiyas shook off Gu Ran's hand with a look of grief and indignation on his face. "Gu Ran, I know you are very strong, but there is no need for you to humiliate me alone, right?"

Gu Ran was slightly startled, then said seriously: "No, I think you have a good foundation, so don't give up just because of one failure. If you work harder and do more offensive training, I believe you will be able to play well."

Tyas was stunned.

He thought that Gu Ran had chased him to humiliate him, but he didn't expect...

Gu Ran generously extended his hand to Taiyas, "No matter what the future holds, let's cheer each other on, okay?"

Taiyas's heart was touched, and his eyes became blurred. He clapped his hands vigorously with Gu Ran, "Next time... you will be in trouble!"

After saying that, Tyas turned around and strode into the player tunnel.

Gu Ran smiled slightly and turned around to continue partying with his teammates!

The Bucks' Steelers celebration lasted for more than half an hour until the iron stand could no longer bear the weight and began to deform severely. Security personnel then forcibly intervened and stopped the celebration.

Although the more than 2,200 students and parents at the scene were a little reluctant to leave, they still sang "The Saints Are Marching Forward" and "There is a Young and Handsome Oriental Man His Name is Gu Ran" all the way and left the school happily.

Gu Ran gestured to Anne Hathaway in the main stand, asking her to go to the physiotherapy room and wait first.

Annie understood what he meant and blew Gu Ran a kiss before leaving.

Only then did Gu Ran catch up with his teammates and walk towards the player tunnel.

As soon as Gu Ran entered the player tunnel, a bunch of weird uncles with untidy beards and seductive smiles came up to him and surrounded him, talking in unison:

"Hi, Gu! How are you?"

"Gu, you performed so well today!"

"Gu, I have been following you for a long time!"

"Gu, let me introduce myself. I'm a scout from Brentford FC in London! Can we talk about a professional contract? Feel free to ask for anything you want! Our Brentford FC is a club that's aiming to make it to the Premier League!"

"Gu! Ignore him. He is trying to trick you into going to the worst club in London. You haven't found a good club yet, right? Then I suggest you come to our Northampton Club. Northampton Club is more Northampton than Southampton Club."

"Gu, come to our club. We can offer you a contract with a weekly salary of 1,000 pounds! This is definitely a high salary among young players! Please consider it!"

"Gu, don't go to his club, he is from Portsmouth! You, a player from Southampton, must not go to Portsmouth, if you want to come, come to our Swindon club!"

"Fuck you guys..."

Before Gu Ran could express his opinion, the scouts from these small clubs were about to start fighting.

Gu Ran was completely stunned.

He knew that he would be able to enter the professional league soon, but he didn't expect that there would be so many club scouts competing for him on the spot!

Holy shit…

I feel a bit like a star! Hehehe... Although I don't like you guys, I still thank you for the fun you brought me!

Before Gu Ran could say anything, Coach Carter arrived in time and pushed away the scouts from the small clubs. "Get out of the way! Get out of the way! Gu! Don't talk to any of them. Come back to the locker room with me first."

"Yes, coach." Gu Ran immediately followed Coach Carter.

Scouts from the surrounding small clubs shouted angrily:

"Lamar Carter! You want to eat alone!"

"You are harming Gu Ran, do you know that?"

"Gu, don't listen to your coach! He's just a high school coach. Don't let him control your career!"

"Gu, don't go! Let's talk more! We can discuss any conditions you require!"

"Gu! This is my business card!"

"Call me 1. You must call me! You can tell me whatever you want!"

The scouts from the small club kept stuffing business cards and notes into Gu Ran's hands.

Gu Ran held all the business cards and slips of paper in his hand and did not throw them away on the spot.

While scouts from other small clubs were chasing and "harassing" Gu Ran, Chelsea's Emenalo stood closest to the locker room. He said nothing from beginning to end and did not slip any business cards or notes into Gu Ran's hands.

When Gu Ran passed by him, he just raised his hand to adjust his black-framed glasses, and nodded and smiled at Gu Ran.

When he raised his hand to adjust his glasses, the Chelsea blue lion logo on his windbreaker was "inadvertently" revealed.

Gu Ran's eyes were slightly shocked! This person looks so familiar...

What the hell? Emenalo! Chelsea's future sporting director!

This guy actually came to watch me play football? !

Gu Ran suddenly felt excited.

However, Gu Ran did not show it. He just nodded calmly to Emenalo and walked into the locker room.

Emenalo looked at Gu Ran's back, a determined smile appearing on the corner of his mouth.

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(End of this chapter)