"I don't deny your talent, and you may have the potential to create miracles. But you also know the current situation of our team. It is obviously not a stage for you to realize your dreams." Zhang Qian's attitude was very clear.
After this defeat, the outside world has been criticizing the team until now. What the team needs now is to proceed steadily and achieve good results again in future competitions.
He could even imagine what kind of public opinion storm would be caused online if he let Qiao Ran go.
The coach had already said this much, and Qiao Ran felt that it would be shameless if he just sat there and didn't leave.
If it was really because of his poor skills, Qiao Ran would admit it.
But after being rejected twice in a row because of his gender, Qiao Ran felt choked up and couldn't get out of it either.
She stood up, pursed her lips, and after a few seconds of silence, she looked at Pei Yan, unable to contain herself. "Pei Shen, during the interview, you once said, 'This circle isn't as complicated as others, and you can always rely on your strength.' Now it seems that's not the case. I'm sorry to bother you today."
Qiao Ran hid his disappointment and walked towards the door.
I had anticipated this outcome before coming here, but I still can't accept it...
When we opened the gate of the base, the sunlight outside was so bright that it was hard to open our eyes, and the heat wave hit us in the face.
"etc!"
Pei Yan looked at the thin figure at the door and called out.
Qiao Ran turned his head and looked at Pei Yan in confusion.
Pei Yan walked over to Qiao Ran and closed the door of the base again, keeping the summer heat out.
"Give me the contract." Pei Yan extended his hand to Jiang Wenzhou.
Jiang Wenzhou looked at Pei Yan, then at Zhang Qian, and for a moment he didn't know who to listen to.
"Pei Yan, what are you doing!"
Zhang Qian looked at Pei Yan in disbelief. Pei Yan had always been prudent in his work. He didn't believe that Pei Yan didn't know what kind of trouble would be caused by signing a female player at this critical juncture.
"Sign a contract? What else can we do?" Pei Yan ignored Zhang Qian's reaction. "Hasn't the contract already been drafted?"
"Give it to me." Pei Yan stretched out his hand again, his tone showing that he would not let anyone refuse.
Jiang Wenzhou was caught in the middle, feeling torn. "I'm saying, can you guys come to an agreement and give me a definite answer? Are you going to sign or not?"
Pei Yan spoke before Zhang Qian could, "Sign!"
"Think it over carefully! What will be the consequences once these words are put into practice?" Zhang Qian finally reminded Pei Yan.
"I will explain to the club's top management, and I will also take full responsibility for any problems that arise in the future." Pei Yan took two steps forward and took the contract from Jiang Wenzhou's hand.
Qiao Ran, who originally thought that she was at the end of her rope, was now a little confused. She couldn't understand why things suddenly took such a turn. Could it be because of the complaints she said in a fit of anger?
Qiao Ran stood there in a daze, staring at Pei Yan without blinking, as if thinking about the reason why Pei Yan did this.
Pei Yan snapped his fingers in front of Qiao Ran: "Stop being in a daze and come over to sign the contract."
Pei Yan placed the contract on the coffee table.
Sun Kai tactfully nudged Zhao Jie next to him, and pulled Ye Xiaofan, who was standing at the stairs, to make room for them.
The three of them pushed each other up the stairs.
Qiao Ran slowly sat down on the sofa and looked at the contract in front of her. She was in a trance, as if everything that had happened since she opened the door was a dream she had accidentally stepped into.
"I understand your concerns and worries." Pei Yan took the opportunity to reassure Zhang Qian while Qiao Ran was looking through the contract. "Next season is about to begin, and we don't have much time left. They still need time to get used to each other. Do you think there's enough time for us to find a support player of similar level?"
"Yes! She's a girl, and there will inevitably be criticism after the official announcement, but as long as she can win the competition, those voices will gradually fade away. Without destruction, there is no construction. Giving her a chance is also giving ourselves a chance."
Jiang Wenzhou couldn't help but chime in: "Why not give it a try... At least for now, her operational awareness seems to be up to par. Didn't you admire her during the youth training before..."
Zhang Qian certainly knew that Qiao Ran was a good talent.
If he was not the coach of the NSD team today, he would definitely support Qiao Ran's joining.
But being in this position, he has to be responsible for the team, signing Qiao Ran, and also being responsible for Qiao Ran.
Pei Yan patted Zhang Qian on the shoulder and said, "Back then, you were a legendary figure, dominating the arena. How come you've become more timid now that you've gotten older?"
"Okay, okay, each of you has your reasons. You've already become the good guys, what else can I say?" Zhang Qian's tone was unfriendly, but he finally relaxed.
Qiao Ran closed the contract he had already read and put it back on the coffee table.
"The treatment given in the contract far exceeded my expectations. I have no complaints."
"Since you don't have it, let's sign it quickly." Jiang Wenzhou was afraid that the night would be too long and there would be more trouble.
"But... I would like to add a few clauses to the contract."
"What do you want to add? We will try our best to satisfy you." Jiang Wenzhou said this, but in his heart he was praying that this girl would not be ungrateful and ask for too much.
If you anger Zhang Qian or Pei Yan, neither of them will be easy to appease.
"First, until the end of the first official match, it will be considered my trial period. You can choose not to make an official announcement. If you are dissatisfied with me in any way, you can fire me. Second, I promise to give my best effort in the first match and win the game together with everyone. If we lose the game, no matter what the reason, I will automatically withdraw from the team. Third, during my trial period, you can still look for other supports. If you find someone more suitable than me, I will give way."
This is equivalent to a military order. Pei Yan guaranteed her entry into the team, so she naturally cannot let him down. She has to fight for her reputation even if she has to give up her job.
Zhang Qian obviously didn't expect that this thin-looking girl had such a stubborn temper.
This statement not only gave him face, but also showed his determination.
Zhang Qian's original worries dissipated a little because of Qiao Ran's words. Perhaps it was really as Pei Yan said, the joining of this girl might bring a different turn for the team.
"You're so confident? Aren't you afraid that I will deliberately find an excuse to fire you? After all, I didn't want you to join in the first place." Zhang Qian looked at Qiao Ran and his attitude softened a lot.
Qiao Ran, who had finally realized his dream, now had a brighter look than usual. He smiled and replied, "Coach Zhang is not that kind of person."
"Alright, there's no need to change the contract, and I don't need your guarantees. I trust Pei Yan's judgment. If you're truly unsuitable, or if you've committed any disciplinary violations, the team won't tolerate it. As for winning or losing... victory and defeat are common in the military. We strive for first place, but we can accept defeat."
"Do you know the meaning behind our team's name?"
Qiao Ran nodded: "NSD, Never Say Die, means never give up."
"Looks like you've done your homework." Zhang Qian pushed the contract back to Qiao Ran, "Sign it, go back and pack your bags, and join the team as soon as possible."
Qiao Ran's hand holding the pen was trembling slightly due to excitement. After taking two deep breaths, he solemnly signed his name on the contract.
"Oh no!" Jiang Wenzhou slapped his thigh, remembering something important. "I didn't know the new assistant was a girl, so I didn't ask Auntie to clean up the room. I thought I could stay in the same room with Pei Yan for now..."
"If you have something to do, go ahead and do it. I'll go talk to Auntie. It's just a room, it's not a big deal..." Zhang Qian couldn't stand Jiang Wenzhou's sudden surprise.
After saying that, Zhang Qian looked at Pei Yan again and said, "Come with me to meet with the club's top management later. You will explain to them yourself about the people you want to keep."
…
Qiao Ran left the team base by taking a ride with Pei Yan and Zhang Qian.
It was not until she got off the car and was wrapped in the high temperature and steamed for several minutes that she felt as if she had just woken up from a dream.
Before she even got home, Moran called.
After picking up the phone, before Qiao Ran could even speak, Moran's voice came through the phone.
"How is it? How is it? Did it work?"
The tone sounded even more anxious than that of the person involved.
As Qiao Ran opened the door, he replied, "It was a bit bumpy, but it all came together, and the result was good."
"Really? That's great!" Ever since she received the news from Qiao Ran yesterday that she was going to discuss the contract, she and Chouchou had been on edge. "Let's go out and celebrate tonight. Chouchou is live streaming right now. He's probably been thinking about you and hasn't been in the mood."
"I'm sorry to have worried you. Pick a good place tonight, and I'll treat you!"
Qiao Ran is a very frugal person in his daily life. He would only make an appointment with Moran to go out for a drink when he was feeling very depressed. The places they chose were mostly roadside barbecue stalls, and they would split the bill afterwards.
Qiao Ran was happy today. Moran and Chou Chou had helped her so much, and she felt that she should treat them to a meal, no matter how expensive it was.
"Then we won't be polite. I'll tell him the good news as soon as Chouchou is done!"
"When you have chosen a location, send it to me."
"Don't worry, I won't let you get away with it!" Moran just said this.
After hanging up the phone, Qiao Ran placed one hand on his heart, feeling the beating in his chest more real than ever before.
After today, she will be a starting player for NSD...
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