My Soulmate is A Libero
As last year’s Russian Super League champions, the first match of this year’s league for the Hamster Club was against the Beluga Club.
On the day of the match, the rain outside was pouring as heavily as it did on that night when Yi Ping asked her father for money.
The Hamster Club was playing as the away team, and there was a stretch from getting off the bus to reaching the arena. To prevent them from getting drenched by the rain, the staff came over to deliver umbrellas.
Nikolai raised his voice and shouted, “Can’t we park the cars in the underground parking lot? Can’t the players take the elevator up?”
A staff member shouted back, “No! Our sewer pipes burst, and the underground parking lot is flooded. You wouldn’t want to go there!”
So the players could only resist the wind and rain with their umbrellas. However, everyone knew that when the wind blew, the rain would come at an angle, and umbrellas could only provide limited protection.
Li Ling held an umbrella and stood to the left of Qin Chunxiao, trying to shield him from some of the rain. Ruslan stood quietly behind Qin Chunxiao, also wanting to help shield him. Qin Chunxiao didn’t notice Ruslan and pulled Li Ling, rushing into the arena.
The Gemini Stars ran together and shouted together, “Ah ah ah ah ah—”
Some observant individuals noticed that Li Ling was taller, but he didn’t run as fast as Qin Chunxiao. However, in the sport of volleyball, there was no one who could match Qin Chunxiao’s short-distance sprint speed.
Inside the arena, everyone’s clothes were half-soaked. Nikolai urged them to change their clothes. Since it was an all-male environment, there was no need to be discreet. Qin Chunxiao took off his clothes and put on a spare jersey.
Anton laughed and said, “So, you don’t have a tattoo after all.”
Qin Chunxiao turned around, looking puzzled, “What tattoo?”
Anton gestured, “You used to always tie cloth around your waist, and after the matches, you wouldn’t shower with us. Alexander, Soso, and I thought you secretly got a tattoo and didn’t want anyone to know.”
It turned out these people had noticed that he had intentionally concealed his waist and abdomen.
Qin Chunxiao lowered his gaze, pondered for a moment, and then admitted somewhat candidly, “I don’t need to hide it anymore.”
He acknowledged that he had indeed been hiding something before. Anton just thought he might have had a tattoo that he later got removed. Anton had heard that Chinese schools were strict about such things, so he didn’t ask further.
Soso, on the other hand, remembered the man who had stayed in Misha and Tulengchika’s apartment, a gentle-tempered guy who was a great cook.
That guy claimed to be a friend of Misha and Tulengchika, and his name translated to “Winter” in English. He had a very handsome face with a Chinese aesthetic. Since the guy was incredibly good-looking, Soso could bridge the gap between Eastern and Western aesthetic differences and appreciate Winter’s appearance.
In the Hamster Club’s impression, this handsome guy had come all the way by plane to watch Misha and Tulengchika’s matches, took care of them, and even helped Tulengchika with his English studies. He was like an older brother and a die-hard fan.
However, most of the time, due to the language barrier, Winter didn’t talk much. As long as he was in the same scene as Misha, his gaze never shifted away from Misha. But they rarely communicated with each other.
Yes, when Winter was around, Misha would speak less, and they never spoke to each other.
Sharp-witted Soso realized something but didn’t say it out loud. Instead, he discussed with his teammates how to deal with that guy, Roman, in the upcoming match.
The match began in a heated atmosphere.
Before the match, Qin Chunxiao had three bowls of rice, but he didn’t dare to say he could definitely shut down Roman today. After all, at Roman’s level, completely shutting him down was no longer possible, he could only limit him.
When Roman saw Qin Chunxiao, he seemed quite pleased. “Hey, are you going to bring the same vigor you had against the USA in the VNL to face me today? Otherwise, William will start trembling in front of me again.”
Though the Russian and American volleyball giants didn’t openly oppose each other, they had a silent rivalry. Qin Chunxiao, who had inadvertently been pulled into their rivalry, felt quite distressed. During the match against the USA, he had indeed gone all out.
Playing a match with your full effort was one thing, but that kind of desperate state couldn’t be summoned just by shouting it out. Little Qin couldn’t control it.
He could only roll his eyes and say, “I’ll do my best.”
As they were about to go on the court, Nikolai announced the lineup, “Starting players for this match: Oleg, Grigory, Ruslan, Danny, Anton, Tulengchika, libero Misha.”
Both new players were on the court.
Grigory impressed the entire audience first. Admittedly, his spike’s height wasn’t outstanding, but his strength, agility, and technique were all excellent. He had a balanced offense and defense, comprehensive skills, capable of scoring, defending, and passing on the court. He was a very practical teammate.
Ruslan didn’t have as comprehensive skills, and his defense was lacking, but his offense was incredible!
This guy had a near-godlike level of jumping power and explosive strength. As long as Qin Chunxiao could cover his defensive weaknesses, he could keep attacking. Even when facing the Russian Super League champions, the Beluga Club, and high-caliber opponents like Roman who were strong in blocking, he showed no sign of fear.
Fearless and aggressive, with a flexible offensive mindset, these were Ruslan’s greatest characteristics as a player.
According to rumors, the Hamster Club’s owner limited Nikolai’s new contract renewal budget to $1.8 million. Signing the Gemini Stars used up $1.4 million, leaving $400,000 for Nikolai to bring in these two new talents.
It was said that Grigory signed a five-year contract worth $250,000 per year. He was apparently committing the rest of his sports career to the Hamster Club. For older athletes, such long-term contracts were sometimes referred to as retirement deals.
Ruslan, on the other hand, signed a one-year contract for $150,000. Such low-paying contracts were usually offered to new players who hadn’t made a name for themselves yet. They were jokingly called “child labor contracts.” If a player performed well before the end of such a contract, it would be much easier for the club to negotiate a higher salary upon renewal or for the player to move to a club offering a better deal.
But based on Ruslan’s current performance, Qin Chunxiao was confident that by next year’s contract renewal season, if the Hamster Club couldn’t offer a higher salary, numerous other clubs would extend an offer to Ruslan.
After playing two sets, Qin Chunxiao realized this. Nikolai, however, was relaxed about it. “No problem, I’ll just ask the boss for a bigger budget. Ever since last year’s Russian Super League finals, their products have been selling better.”
Winning the Russian Super League brought the Hamster Club’s sponsor more fame, and signing Qin Chunxiao opened up the Chinese market to them. Even this small portion of the market was enough to make the owner satisfied.
Remember, the club’s revenue didn’t just come from merchandise sales. The owner’s delicious and popular snacks were also gaining popularity on the Chinese internet, with increasing sales. The Hamster Club could easily afford to nurture another outstanding young main attacker.
When negotiating with Ruslan, Nikolai had initially quoted $150,000, preparing for some bargaining. Surprisingly, Ruslan agreed to the contract without hesitation.
Perhaps the Hamster Club had something attractive for this kid.
For instance, a defensive wall that every young player would long for.
You see, many players make mistakes during their youth, and having a team dad to cover for them can have an immeasurable positive impact on their development.
On the court, Ruslan launched another attack, but Roman, who had figured out his offensive tactics, successfully blocked him. Just as the volleyball was about to touch the floor on the Hamster Club’s side, Qin Chunxiao noticed it.
There wasn’t enough time to reach out and save the ball. Without hesitation, Qin Chunxiao made a move similar to kicking a shuttlecock, kicking the ball to Li Ling’s position.
Li Ling executed a perfect feint and then attacked. With a swing of his hands, he sent the ball directly across the net, scoring a point!
Nikolai wiped his sweat, saying, “Well, from now on, Misha will have to take more responsibility too.”
Although Tulengchika didn’t seem as withdrawn as last season, now that there was a young attacker, Ruslan, who had a flexible offensive mindset and occasionally played defense, Misha’s pressure didn’t decrease but increased.
Seeing that Li Ling could also save the ball when necessary, Nikolai felt relieved again.
The Gemini Stars could assist and cover each other, so as long as they were both on the court, there was no need to worry that one of them would be left unsupported.
This was the essence of being partners.
However, unfortunately, due to the addition of two new players, the team’s coordination wasn’t seamless. Players like Qin Chunxiao, who constantly had to cover for failed attacks as a libero, lost several points because they weren’t familiar with their teammates’ playing styles.
As a result, the match between the Hamster Club and the Beluga Club ended with a score of 2-3.
However, astute observers could see that the Hamster Club’s offense had improved significantly this year. In the fifth set, both teams struggled and nearly reached 30 points, with the Beluga Club narrowly securing the victory.
After the match, the Beluga coach looked at the Hamster Club, his expression solemn. “Once the Hamster Club finishes its adjustment period, they will be even more formidable than before.”
Roman panted, “Right now, I’m just relieved that Ruslan’s defense isn’t much better than China’s. God, sometimes that kid is truly unpredictable. Why does Nikolai always find players with such strange tactics?”
A teammate asked, “Is the other strange player Tulengchika?”
Roman replied, “No, who else but him?”
Speaking of Tulengchika, many of the Beluga players’ expressions turned serious.
The main setter and backup setter of the Beluga were discussing.
“Do you feel it?”
“Yeah, his passing accuracy has improved compared to before. Several risky passes today were right on target. Not perfect, but avoiding errors in those situations is already good.”
“Indeed, his jump float serve has also become more stable.”
Sometimes, a player’s evolution is silent. Take Li Ling, for example. He might appear carefree, but he never slacks off in training. After Qin Chunxiao covered him for over two seasons, this guy had silently gone from level 65 to level 85.
On their way back, Qin Chunxiao praised Li Ling, “I heard from Squid that you went to Hubei to practice jump float serves when I was injured. I didn’t expect you could improve the success rate to seventy percent.”
Li Ling scratched his head sheepishly, “Heh, well, Squid worked hard.”
Qin Chunxiao was puzzled, “How did he work hard?”
Li Ling explained, “When Squid was teaching me the jump float serve, he got so frustrated that he drank 2000 milliliters of watermelon juice to cool down, but in the end, he had diarrhea and had to go to the hospital.”
Qin Chunxiao said, “…No wonder he suddenly said he would delay going to the Japanese league. So, you’re the troublemaker.”
In any case, their journey in the Russian Super League had started again.
Starting from October, the Hamster Club embarked on a winning streak in matches, displaying the momentum of another Russian Super League dominator.
Their attackers might not be the best, but they were top-notch, combined with the best defense and setter in the entire league.
After experiencing several major competitions, the Gemini Stars’ performances began to garner attention.
Previously, this guy’s evaluation was “highest potential for an Asian attacking setter, but sometimes erratic.” Now it had quietly transformed into “highest potential for a top-five attacking setter in the Russian Super League, with a minimum level of a second-tier setter.”
With the accumulation of tournament experience, Li Ling’s observation of opponents became more meticulous, reducing the likelihood of attack failures. He gradually developed skills to deceive block attempts, so he didn’t seem erratic anymore!
It wasn’t just Qin Chunxiao who was approaching his peak in 2023. Li Ling also seemed to be reaching his peak earlier.
And the Russian Super League was a highly competitive environment. The intensity of each match was high, but the schedule was relatively forgiving, averaging about one match per week. This allowed players to digest and recover after high-intensity matches. It wasn’t an exaggeration to call the Russian Super League, Italian SuperLega, and Brazilian Superliga the three major training grounds for men’s volleyball.
Starting this year, the Hamster Club wasn’t only participating in the Russian Super League matches. They were also entering the Champions League, where a total of 28 teams from 20 European countries were competing.
In other words, they were about to face the strongest club teams from various countries. If they couldn’t secure one of the top two spots in the Champions League, they wouldn’t earn a ticket to the Club World Cup in December.
Due to being last year’s Russian Super League champions, the Hamster Club didn’t need to participate in the September qualifiers. They could directly enter the second stage of the group matches.
A total of 20 teams would be divided into five groups, with the top team from each group and the top three teams on the points table advancing to the quarter-finals. This was the most grueling and challenging tournament that Qin Chunxiao encountered in the 2018 volleyball season.
After facing off against teams like Turkish Airlines Club, Poland’s Lynx Club -featuring the divine beast Sebastian, and France’s Cane Club -featuring the divine beast Sidney, Qin Chunxiao experienced an unparalleled exhaustion from the constant adjustment to time zones and intense matches against top players.
It was important to note that Russia’s volleyball passing level had never been considered top-tier. Qin Chunxiao was pretty much the best libero in the Russian Super League. During the Champions League matches, he often found himself partnering with Li Ling to defend, frequently facing situations where they had to counter creative spike attempts from the opponents.
If it weren’t for Er Leng becoming more reliable this year, Qin Chunxiao felt that even if the Hamster Club offered him $1 million after three years, he might not be inclined to renew his contract.
However, in November, Li Ling also suffered an injury.
This time, it wasn’t a comical accident like slipping in the bathroom or getting a stomachache from eating pineapple. Instead, Li Ling injured his ankle while blocking at the net for Qin Chunxiao. He landed awkwardly, causing a strain to the ligaments on the outer side of his right ankle.
The usually carefree guy immediately fell to the ground, curling up in pain, unable to utter a sound.
Qin Chunxiao rushed over, “Er Leng! Hey, what’s wrong? Don’t scare me!”
Li Ling and Qin Chunxiao had been best friends since they were 15 years old. Now, after all these years, Qin Chunxiao considered this goofball a close friend for a decade.
After taking a few deep breaths, Li Ling struggled to sit up, managed to force a smile on his face, and with a tearful voice, replied, “Xiao Zai, I never thought even a cool guy like you could have moments of emotional breakdown, but don’t worry, you still look handsome.”
Qin Chunxiao responded, “Don’t say things that aren’t helpful. Just stay still for now. Where exactly are you injured?”
Li Ling pointed at his ankle, “Um, it’s a strain, I think?”
He wasn’t very certain about the extent of his injury.
But Er Leng usually appeared as a joyful, carefree giant, even though he had experienced minor injuries before. This level of pain, however, was a first, so he answered with a whimper, couldn’t help wiping his face with his collar, and made pitiful sounds, looking quite miserable.
As a professional athlete, even if a teammate gets injured and had to leave the field, Qin Chunxiao should continue playing. However, Nikolai was a coach with a human touch, and he replaced Qin Chunxiao for a set.
Qin Chunxiao stayed by Li Ling’s side, watching as the team doctor prevented Li Ling from further movement, and with other assistants, they used a stretcher to carry him to the sidelines. They immobilized the injured area, applied ice, and then drove him to the hospital.
Before the team doctor left, he reassured Qin Chunxiao, “It’s a minor dislocation, and we can’t confirm other issues yet. Ligaments and soft tissues are also affected.”
The Hamster Club still won the game. When Qin Chunxiao and his teammates rushed to the hospital, they learned that Li Ling had a grade one ligament strain and dislocation. Fortunately, there were no further issues like fractures or breaks, but Li Ling would still be absent for at least 10 matches.
In other words, for over two months.
Li Ling gestured to Qin Chunxiao with a thumbs-up sign, “I thought I had a fracture. Luckily, everything’s fine. Oh yeah!”
Qin Chunxiao replied, “…As long as your bones are okay.”
Li Ling was about to make a witty remark when he noticed that Qin Chunxiao’s eyes were slightly red. He quickly closed his mouth, obediently sat down, and chuckled.
Qin Chunxiao playfully slapped Li Ling on the back, then opened his backpack and took out dinner. There were freshly cut fruits and vegetables, mixed with sugar, steamed eggs with shrimp, sliced roasted beef, and whole grain rice. Of course, the most essential part was the bone broth.
Seeing the nutritious and delicious dinner, Li Ling’s eyes lit up, and he rubbed his hands together, saying, “Ling’er is ready to dig in! Xiao Zai, thank you~”
Qin Chunxiao, Nikolai, and the doctor walked outside to discuss Li Ling’s injury.
It was known that the medical facilities at the Hamster Club were excellent. In the realm of competitive sports, clubs with subpar medical staff were often jokingly referred to as “clubs where the doctors’ skills were barely passing the grade ,” while those with highly skilled medical staff were called “legendary healers.”
The Hamster Club’s team doctor was known as the “Hamster Miracle Doctor.” The most remarkable battle of their professional career was helping Alexander, who had been declared “unsalvageable for his athletic career” by many hospitals five years ago, to hold on until the day they won the Russian Super League championship.
Cases like Soso, who had been told by many doctors in Argentina that “his back was ruined,” but continued to play consistently at a high level after joining the Hamster Club, were considered average for the Hamster Miracle Doctor. They didn’t find it noteworthy enough to mention.
Nikolai: “All our club’s players are insured, so Tulengchika’s medical expenses can be reimbursed through insurance. Also, Yashenka’s medical skills have always been excellent. We suggest that Tulengchika stay here for treatment, but he might prefer to go back to his hometown in China to recuperate? The decision is yours, but the club will provide Tulengchika with maximum support.”
The Hamster Club was not the type of club to discard injured athletes like throwing grenades. Due to their confidence in the team doctor, they rarely abandon those veteran players who were injured.
After all, athletes cannot avoid injuries, and if you’re involved in competitive sports, you need to be prepared to bear their pain.
Qin Chunxiao raised his phone, “I’m going to make a few calls.”
After receiving a nod from Nikolai, Qin Chunxiao called the parents and brothers of Li Ling, Newton, and Chen Aiguo. After a discussion, they all believed that it wouldn’t be beneficial for the injured Li Ling to undergo the fatigue of traveling back to China and should stay for treatment. After consulting Li Ling, Qin Chunxiao informed Nikolai that Tulengchika would stay in Russia for treatment and asked for the team doctor’s guidance.
Meanwhile, the Hamster Miracle Doctor Yashenka, with an unlit cigar in his mouth, lazily responded, “Alright, I’ll take care of him. Geez, don’t be so nervous, it’s just a torn ligament, not even a Grade 2. No need to worry so much. I guarantee that in two months, this kid will be back on the field without any lingering effects.”
Nikolai advised, “Yashenka, didn’t the doctor tell you to quit smoking? Otherwise, your pharyngitis might act up again, and you also have nodules in your lungs…”
Yashenka helplessly said, “I just wanted to taste it!”
He threw the cigar into the trash bin and walked away with a clatter. His blue short hair reflected a faint gloss under the lights.
Qin Chunxiao exclaimed, “Yashenka is so cool, and his medical skills are amazing too. To have such skills at the age of 30, he must be a genius, right?”
Nikolai proudly said, “Our Hamster’s team doctor is the coolest in the world. He used to be an excellent triathlete and won a bronze medal in the European Championships. It’s a pity he can’t quit smoking. His athletic lifespan isn’t long. He regretted it after retiring. He’s had a falling out with his lover again recently. This is the third time this year, so he’s a bit irritable.”
Qin Chunxiao was shocked. In his impression, Yashenka could be a bit impatient, but he was friendly with patients and small players like Qin Chunxiao. He was very rational and professional when it came to work. How could someone like that be dumped three times?
Nikolai explained, “He had an EEG done, and it seems he has a soulmate somewhere. But he’s been waiting for that person for a long time. So, he officially started dating three years ago, but every time it developed to the point where he honestly revealed that he has an unrecognized soulmate, his partner would break up with him…”
In the end, it was the societal norms. Everyone believes that a soulmate was true love, so when his current partner found out that Yashenka had a soulmate somewhere in the world, they couldn’t help but suspect they were the third wheel, which led to anger and a breakup.
Ironically, Yashenka also had a preference for the morally upright and innocent type of sweet and cute boyfriend. If they had high moral standards, they were less likely to become the third wheel.
According to Nikolai’s gossip, Yashenka had developed an allergy to this innocent type and was considering looking for someone more open-minded and unconcerned about soulmates in his next relationship.
After learning that Li Ling’s injury wasn’t severe, Nikolai’s mood also improved. He told Qin Chunxiao, “By the way, Yashenka mentioned that there’s a renowned doctor in Guangdong, China, who can use acupuncture to help paralyzed people stand up again. He greatly admires that doctor and has considered visiting China to see him.”
Qin Chunxiao nodded, “Yes, there is such a doctor. Gao Depi and Tong Shulan, who are also on the national team with me, were both treated by him. Why didn’t Yashenka go visit him?”
Nikolai said, “Because he often stays up late to study medicine and smokes heavily for improvement. He also drinks, and as a result, he developed some lung and liver issues. So, his family asked him not to go anywhere until he recovers his health.”
In fact, regarding lung issues, Qin Chunxiao’s sister had experienced it in college as well. Later, her brother-in-law took her to see a traditional Chinese medicine doctor, and she recovered through herbal medicine. If Yashenka, the team doctor, had such problems, Qin Chunxiao would be more than willing to recommend a doctor for him…
So, while chatting with Lu Xuandong at night, Qin Chunxiao said, “You know, once Li Ling’s injury heals and we become more familiar with each other, wouldn’t it be better for me to recommend a doctor to Yashenka?”
Lu Xuandong replied, “That’s a good idea. Yunchen is fluent in English, Russian, and Japanese. If Yashenka comes to China and is unfamiliar with the surroundings, Yunchen can serve as his guide.”
Qin Chunxiao politely responded, “Isn’t your younger brother busy? If it’s about me and Li Ling learning Russian, it would be enough if Yashenka needs a guide.”
Lu Xuandong explained, “But isn’t it better to treat his health issues as early as possible? What if he agrees to come over and your season isn’t over yet?”
Qin Chunxiao agreed, “That’s true.”
Qin Chunxiao continued, “Let me see if Dr. Yashenka is willing. Once I confirm on my end, you can ask your brother. After all, if he falls in love one day, maybe he won’t have time to be a guide for someone.”
Lu Xuandong reassured him, “No worries. I had Yunchen undergo an EEG test, and the doctor has confirmed that he will have a soulmate. So, he’s waiting for true love. I think he would remain single in the long term.”
Qin Chunxiao asked, “EEG test?”
Lu Xuandong glanced at him, “Yes, siblings who share both parents have an 80% chance of having a soulmate if one of them has found theirs. And I have the recessive gene, so Yun Chen’s soulmate is also likely to be recessive. Therefore, I had him checked recently.”
Yunchen’s EEG showed the “resonance” brain waves unique to the soulmate group, indicating that there was a soulmate for him somewhere in the world.
This was yet another obscure piece of knowledge that Qin Chunxiao had never come across before!
After pausing for a moment, he finally realized that he had unraveled the biggest secret of the original storyline. If Yunchen also had a soulmate, and if he was also a hidden soulmate like his brother, what’s the deal with Bai Ming claiming to be Yunchen’s dominant soulmate?
They had clearly checked their brain waves in the novel! Although it was at Bai Ming’s ex-boyfriend Wang Ziran’s hospital… Wait? So the test was faked?
This also made sense, as soulmates did have an extraordinary level of compatibility. While Yunchen might be a bit naive, he was the kind of good young man who took aunts to pursue his dream of appearing on the Spring Festival Gala. He shouldn’t be matched with a scumbag.
Lu Xuandong continued, “I believe his soulmate should be a good match. Yun Chen has some minor flaws, but he has perseverance and determination in his career. In terms of compatibility with a soulmate, if he finds someone in the future, as long as that person’s personality isn’t the type Yun Chen dislikes the most, such as being hot-tempered, they should get along well.”
Qin Chunxiao was curious, “What if the person is the hot-tempered type?”
Lu Xuandong chuckled, “Then they might be on a rival route and might even end up fighting.”
The two of them concluded the topic, and Qin Chunxiao felt a bit dazed. Well, Lu Yunchen had his brother to look after him, and they had already found out that his future soulmate was hidden type. So, Bai Ming’s deception of “we’re dominant soulmates” won’t fool Lu Yunchen again. He should think about something else.
Since Tulengchika got injured, the pressure on Qin Chunxiao for the upcoming matches was going to be even greater.
He glanced at the next opponent, Italy’s ENEL Club, yes, the one with Mattia and Dario.
Little Qin simply closed his eyes and flopped onto the bed with a thud. These days were truly unbearable!
What he didn’t know was that at this moment, the attackers from ENEL Club were looking at his stats in the Champions League and the Russian Super League, feeling astonished.
Mattia held a document and exclaimed, “He averages 6.5 blocks per set in the Champions League and 7 blocks per set in the Russian Super League. Is he still human?”
Dario stared at the paper in his hand, especially the line about Qin Chunxiao’s positioning accuracy. His eyes were practically shooting fire. “Damn it, how is he getting better and better?”
Dario’s goal was to earn the title of the best libero at the Tokyo Olympics. Originally, he never thought that Qin Chunxiao, who swung between the positions of opposite hitter and libero, could threaten him. However, now that he was looking at the increasingly formidable data of Misha Qin, Dario couldn’t sit still anymore.
The coach of ENEL Club spoke seriously, “Although Tulengchika is troubled by injuries, we can’t rule out the possibility of this guy playing as a closed-blocker. After all, we’re also a strong team. The primary setter for the Hamsters is Anton, and the defensive core is Misha Qin. Tulengchika’s absence might not necessarily affect their tactical system.”
“Everyone, the next match will be a tough battle! We must give it our all!”
All the players of ENEL Club responded in unison, “Yes!”
My Soulmate is A Libero
As last year’s Russian Super League champions, the first match of this year’s league for the Hamster Club was against the Beluga Club.
On the day of the match, the rain outside was pouring as heavily as it did on that night when Yi Ping asked her father for money.
The Hamster Club was playing as the away team, and there was a stretch from getting off the bus to reaching the arena. To prevent them from getting drenched by the rain, the staff came over to deliver umbrellas.
Nikolai raised his voice and shouted, “Can’t we park the cars in the underground parking lot? Can’t the players take the elevator up?”
A staff member shouted back, “No! Our sewer pipes burst, and the underground parking lot is flooded. You wouldn’t want to go there!”
So the players could only resist the wind and rain with their umbrellas. However, everyone knew that when the wind blew, the rain would come at an angle, and umbrellas could only provide limited protection.
Li Ling held an umbrella and stood to the left of Qin Chunxiao, trying to shield him from some of the rain. Ruslan stood quietly behind Qin Chunxiao, also wanting to help shield him. Qin Chunxiao didn’t notice Ruslan and pulled Li Ling, rushing into the arena.
The Gemini Stars ran together and shouted together, “Ah ah ah ah ah—”
Some observant individuals noticed that Li Ling was taller, but he didn’t run as fast as Qin Chunxiao. However, in the sport of volleyball, there was no one who could match Qin Chunxiao’s short-distance sprint speed.
Inside the arena, everyone’s clothes were half-soaked. Nikolai urged them to change their clothes. Since it was an all-male environment, there was no need to be discreet. Qin Chunxiao took off his clothes and put on a spare jersey.
Anton laughed and said, “So, you don’t have a tattoo after all.”
Qin Chunxiao turned around, looking puzzled, “What tattoo?”
Anton gestured, “You used to always tie cloth around your waist, and after the matches, you wouldn’t shower with us. Alexander, Soso, and I thought you secretly got a tattoo and didn’t want anyone to know.”
It turned out these people had noticed that he had intentionally concealed his waist and abdomen.
Qin Chunxiao lowered his gaze, pondered for a moment, and then admitted somewhat candidly, “I don’t need to hide it anymore.”
He acknowledged that he had indeed been hiding something before. Anton just thought he might have had a tattoo that he later got removed. Anton had heard that Chinese schools were strict about such things, so he didn’t ask further.
Soso, on the other hand, remembered the man who had stayed in Misha and Tulengchika’s apartment, a gentle-tempered guy who was a great cook.
That guy claimed to be a friend of Misha and Tulengchika, and his name translated to “Winter” in English. He had a very handsome face with a Chinese aesthetic. Since the guy was incredibly good-looking, Soso could bridge the gap between Eastern and Western aesthetic differences and appreciate Winter’s appearance.
In the Hamster Club’s impression, this handsome guy had come all the way by plane to watch Misha and Tulengchika’s matches, took care of them, and even helped Tulengchika with his English studies. He was like an older brother and a die-hard fan.
However, most of the time, due to the language barrier, Winter didn’t talk much. As long as he was in the same scene as Misha, his gaze never shifted away from Misha. But they rarely communicated with each other.
Yes, when Winter was around, Misha would speak less, and they never spoke to each other.
Sharp-witted Soso realized something but didn’t say it out loud. Instead, he discussed with his teammates how to deal with that guy, Roman, in the upcoming match.
The match began in a heated atmosphere.
Before the match, Qin Chunxiao had three bowls of rice, but he didn’t dare to say he could definitely shut down Roman today. After all, at Roman’s level, completely shutting him down was no longer possible, he could only limit him.
When Roman saw Qin Chunxiao, he seemed quite pleased. “Hey, are you going to bring the same vigor you had against the USA in the VNL to face me today? Otherwise, William will start trembling in front of me again.”
Though the Russian and American volleyball giants didn’t openly oppose each other, they had a silent rivalry. Qin Chunxiao, who had inadvertently been pulled into their rivalry, felt quite distressed. During the match against the USA, he had indeed gone all out.
Playing a match with your full effort was one thing, but that kind of desperate state couldn’t be summoned just by shouting it out. Little Qin couldn’t control it.
He could only roll his eyes and say, “I’ll do my best.”
As they were about to go on the court, Nikolai announced the lineup, “Starting players for this match: Oleg, Grigory, Ruslan, Danny, Anton, Tulengchika, libero Misha.”
Both new players were on the court.
Grigory impressed the entire audience first. Admittedly, his spike’s height wasn’t outstanding, but his strength, agility, and technique were all excellent. He had a balanced offense and defense, comprehensive skills, capable of scoring, defending, and passing on the court. He was a very practical teammate.
Ruslan didn’t have as comprehensive skills, and his defense was lacking, but his offense was incredible!
This guy had a near-godlike level of jumping power and explosive strength. As long as Qin Chunxiao could cover his defensive weaknesses, he could keep attacking. Even when facing the Russian Super League champions, the Beluga Club, and high-caliber opponents like Roman who were strong in blocking, he showed no sign of fear.
Fearless and aggressive, with a flexible offensive mindset, these were Ruslan’s greatest characteristics as a player.
According to rumors, the Hamster Club’s owner limited Nikolai’s new contract renewal budget to $1.8 million. Signing the Gemini Stars used up $1.4 million, leaving $400,000 for Nikolai to bring in these two new talents.
It was said that Grigory signed a five-year contract worth $250,000 per year. He was apparently committing the rest of his sports career to the Hamster Club. For older athletes, such long-term contracts were sometimes referred to as retirement deals.
Ruslan, on the other hand, signed a one-year contract for $150,000. Such low-paying contracts were usually offered to new players who hadn’t made a name for themselves yet. They were jokingly called “child labor contracts.” If a player performed well before the end of such a contract, it would be much easier for the club to negotiate a higher salary upon renewal or for the player to move to a club offering a better deal.
But based on Ruslan’s current performance, Qin Chunxiao was confident that by next year’s contract renewal season, if the Hamster Club couldn’t offer a higher salary, numerous other clubs would extend an offer to Ruslan.
After playing two sets, Qin Chunxiao realized this. Nikolai, however, was relaxed about it. “No problem, I’ll just ask the boss for a bigger budget. Ever since last year’s Russian Super League finals, their products have been selling better.”
Winning the Russian Super League brought the Hamster Club’s sponsor more fame, and signing Qin Chunxiao opened up the Chinese market to them. Even this small portion of the market was enough to make the owner satisfied.
Remember, the club’s revenue didn’t just come from merchandise sales. The owner’s delicious and popular snacks were also gaining popularity on the Chinese internet, with increasing sales. The Hamster Club could easily afford to nurture another outstanding young main attacker.
When negotiating with Ruslan, Nikolai had initially quoted $150,000, preparing for some bargaining. Surprisingly, Ruslan agreed to the contract without hesitation.
Perhaps the Hamster Club had something attractive for this kid.
For instance, a defensive wall that every young player would long for.
You see, many players make mistakes during their youth, and having a team dad to cover for them can have an immeasurable positive impact on their development.
On the court, Ruslan launched another attack, but Roman, who had figured out his offensive tactics, successfully blocked him. Just as the volleyball was about to touch the floor on the Hamster Club’s side, Qin Chunxiao noticed it.
There wasn’t enough time to reach out and save the ball. Without hesitation, Qin Chunxiao made a move similar to kicking a shuttlecock, kicking the ball to Li Ling’s position.
Li Ling executed a perfect feint and then attacked. With a swing of his hands, he sent the ball directly across the net, scoring a point!
Nikolai wiped his sweat, saying, “Well, from now on, Misha will have to take more responsibility too.”
Although Tulengchika didn’t seem as withdrawn as last season, now that there was a young attacker, Ruslan, who had a flexible offensive mindset and occasionally played defense, Misha’s pressure didn’t decrease but increased.
Seeing that Li Ling could also save the ball when necessary, Nikolai felt relieved again.
The Gemini Stars could assist and cover each other, so as long as they were both on the court, there was no need to worry that one of them would be left unsupported.
This was the essence of being partners.
However, unfortunately, due to the addition of two new players, the team’s coordination wasn’t seamless. Players like Qin Chunxiao, who constantly had to cover for failed attacks as a libero, lost several points because they weren’t familiar with their teammates’ playing styles.
As a result, the match between the Hamster Club and the Beluga Club ended with a score of 2-3.
However, astute observers could see that the Hamster Club’s offense had improved significantly this year. In the fifth set, both teams struggled and nearly reached 30 points, with the Beluga Club narrowly securing the victory.
After the match, the Beluga coach looked at the Hamster Club, his expression solemn. “Once the Hamster Club finishes its adjustment period, they will be even more formidable than before.”
Roman panted, “Right now, I’m just relieved that Ruslan’s defense isn’t much better than China’s. God, sometimes that kid is truly unpredictable. Why does Nikolai always find players with such strange tactics?”
A teammate asked, “Is the other strange player Tulengchika?”
Roman replied, “No, who else but him?”
Speaking of Tulengchika, many of the Beluga players’ expressions turned serious.
The main setter and backup setter of the Beluga were discussing.
“Do you feel it?”
“Yeah, his passing accuracy has improved compared to before. Several risky passes today were right on target. Not perfect, but avoiding errors in those situations is already good.”
“Indeed, his jump float serve has also become more stable.”
Sometimes, a player’s evolution is silent. Take Li Ling, for example. He might appear carefree, but he never slacks off in training. After Qin Chunxiao covered him for over two seasons, this guy had silently gone from level 65 to level 85.
On their way back, Qin Chunxiao praised Li Ling, “I heard from Squid that you went to Hubei to practice jump float serves when I was injured. I didn’t expect you could improve the success rate to seventy percent.”
Li Ling scratched his head sheepishly, “Heh, well, Squid worked hard.”
Qin Chunxiao was puzzled, “How did he work hard?”
Li Ling explained, “When Squid was teaching me the jump float serve, he got so frustrated that he drank 2000 milliliters of watermelon juice to cool down, but in the end, he had diarrhea and had to go to the hospital.”
Qin Chunxiao said, “…No wonder he suddenly said he would delay going to the Japanese league. So, you’re the troublemaker.”
In any case, their journey in the Russian Super League had started again.
Starting from October, the Hamster Club embarked on a winning streak in matches, displaying the momentum of another Russian Super League dominator.
Their attackers might not be the best, but they were top-notch, combined with the best defense and setter in the entire league.
After experiencing several major competitions, the Gemini Stars’ performances began to garner attention.
Previously, this guy’s evaluation was “highest potential for an Asian attacking setter, but sometimes erratic.” Now it had quietly transformed into “highest potential for a top-five attacking setter in the Russian Super League, with a minimum level of a second-tier setter.”
With the accumulation of tournament experience, Li Ling’s observation of opponents became more meticulous, reducing the likelihood of attack failures. He gradually developed skills to deceive block attempts, so he didn’t seem erratic anymore!
It wasn’t just Qin Chunxiao who was approaching his peak in 2023. Li Ling also seemed to be reaching his peak earlier.
And the Russian Super League was a highly competitive environment. The intensity of each match was high, but the schedule was relatively forgiving, averaging about one match per week. This allowed players to digest and recover after high-intensity matches. It wasn’t an exaggeration to call the Russian Super League, Italian SuperLega, and Brazilian Superliga the three major training grounds for men’s volleyball.
Starting this year, the Hamster Club wasn’t only participating in the Russian Super League matches. They were also entering the Champions League, where a total of 28 teams from 20 European countries were competing.
In other words, they were about to face the strongest club teams from various countries. If they couldn’t secure one of the top two spots in the Champions League, they wouldn’t earn a ticket to the Club World Cup in December.
Due to being last year’s Russian Super League champions, the Hamster Club didn’t need to participate in the September qualifiers. They could directly enter the second stage of the group matches.
A total of 20 teams would be divided into five groups, with the top team from each group and the top three teams on the points table advancing to the quarter-finals. This was the most grueling and challenging tournament that Qin Chunxiao encountered in the 2018 volleyball season.
After facing off against teams like Turkish Airlines Club, Poland’s Lynx Club -featuring the divine beast Sebastian, and France’s Cane Club -featuring the divine beast Sidney, Qin Chunxiao experienced an unparalleled exhaustion from the constant adjustment to time zones and intense matches against top players.
It was important to note that Russia’s volleyball passing level had never been considered top-tier. Qin Chunxiao was pretty much the best libero in the Russian Super League. During the Champions League matches, he often found himself partnering with Li Ling to defend, frequently facing situations where they had to counter creative spike attempts from the opponents.
If it weren’t for Er Leng becoming more reliable this year, Qin Chunxiao felt that even if the Hamster Club offered him $1 million after three years, he might not be inclined to renew his contract.
However, in November, Li Ling also suffered an injury.
This time, it wasn’t a comical accident like slipping in the bathroom or getting a stomachache from eating pineapple. Instead, Li Ling injured his ankle while blocking at the net for Qin Chunxiao. He landed awkwardly, causing a strain to the ligaments on the outer side of his right ankle.
The usually carefree guy immediately fell to the ground, curling up in pain, unable to utter a sound.
Qin Chunxiao rushed over, “Er Leng! Hey, what’s wrong? Don’t scare me!”
Li Ling and Qin Chunxiao had been best friends since they were 15 years old. Now, after all these years, Qin Chunxiao considered this goofball a close friend for a decade.
After taking a few deep breaths, Li Ling struggled to sit up, managed to force a smile on his face, and with a tearful voice, replied, “Xiao Zai, I never thought even a cool guy like you could have moments of emotional breakdown, but don’t worry, you still look handsome.”
Qin Chunxiao responded, “Don’t say things that aren’t helpful. Just stay still for now. Where exactly are you injured?”
Li Ling pointed at his ankle, “Um, it’s a strain, I think?”
He wasn’t very certain about the extent of his injury.
But Er Leng usually appeared as a joyful, carefree giant, even though he had experienced minor injuries before. This level of pain, however, was a first, so he answered with a whimper, couldn’t help wiping his face with his collar, and made pitiful sounds, looking quite miserable.
As a professional athlete, even if a teammate gets injured and had to leave the field, Qin Chunxiao should continue playing. However, Nikolai was a coach with a human touch, and he replaced Qin Chunxiao for a set.
Qin Chunxiao stayed by Li Ling’s side, watching as the team doctor prevented Li Ling from further movement, and with other assistants, they used a stretcher to carry him to the sidelines. They immobilized the injured area, applied ice, and then drove him to the hospital.
Before the team doctor left, he reassured Qin Chunxiao, “It’s a minor dislocation, and we can’t confirm other issues yet. Ligaments and soft tissues are also affected.”
The Hamster Club still won the game. When Qin Chunxiao and his teammates rushed to the hospital, they learned that Li Ling had a grade one ligament strain and dislocation. Fortunately, there were no further issues like fractures or breaks, but Li Ling would still be absent for at least 10 matches.
In other words, for over two months.
Li Ling gestured to Qin Chunxiao with a thumbs-up sign, “I thought I had a fracture. Luckily, everything’s fine. Oh yeah!”
Qin Chunxiao replied, “…As long as your bones are okay.”
Li Ling was about to make a witty remark when he noticed that Qin Chunxiao’s eyes were slightly red. He quickly closed his mouth, obediently sat down, and chuckled.
Qin Chunxiao playfully slapped Li Ling on the back, then opened his backpack and took out dinner. There were freshly cut fruits and vegetables, mixed with sugar, steamed eggs with shrimp, sliced roasted beef, and whole grain rice. Of course, the most essential part was the bone broth.
Seeing the nutritious and delicious dinner, Li Ling’s eyes lit up, and he rubbed his hands together, saying, “Ling’er is ready to dig in! Xiao Zai, thank you~”
Qin Chunxiao, Nikolai, and the doctor walked outside to discuss Li Ling’s injury.
It was known that the medical facilities at the Hamster Club were excellent. In the realm of competitive sports, clubs with subpar medical staff were often jokingly referred to as “clubs where the doctors’ skills were barely passing the grade ,” while those with highly skilled medical staff were called “legendary healers.”
The Hamster Club’s team doctor was known as the “Hamster Miracle Doctor.” The most remarkable battle of their professional career was helping Alexander, who had been declared “unsalvageable for his athletic career” by many hospitals five years ago, to hold on until the day they won the Russian Super League championship.
Cases like Soso, who had been told by many doctors in Argentina that “his back was ruined,” but continued to play consistently at a high level after joining the Hamster Club, were considered average for the Hamster Miracle Doctor. They didn’t find it noteworthy enough to mention.
Nikolai: “All our club’s players are insured, so Tulengchika’s medical expenses can be reimbursed through insurance. Also, Yashenka’s medical skills have always been excellent. We suggest that Tulengchika stay here for treatment, but he might prefer to go back to his hometown in China to recuperate? The decision is yours, but the club will provide Tulengchika with maximum support.”
The Hamster Club was not the type of club to discard injured athletes like throwing grenades. Due to their confidence in the team doctor, they rarely abandon those veteran players who were injured.
After all, athletes cannot avoid injuries, and if you’re involved in competitive sports, you need to be prepared to bear their pain.
Qin Chunxiao raised his phone, “I’m going to make a few calls.”
After receiving a nod from Nikolai, Qin Chunxiao called the parents and brothers of Li Ling, Newton, and Chen Aiguo. After a discussion, they all believed that it wouldn’t be beneficial for the injured Li Ling to undergo the fatigue of traveling back to China and should stay for treatment. After consulting Li Ling, Qin Chunxiao informed Nikolai that Tulengchika would stay in Russia for treatment and asked for the team doctor’s guidance.
Meanwhile, the Hamster Miracle Doctor Yashenka, with an unlit cigar in his mouth, lazily responded, “Alright, I’ll take care of him. Geez, don’t be so nervous, it’s just a torn ligament, not even a Grade 2. No need to worry so much. I guarantee that in two months, this kid will be back on the field without any lingering effects.”
Nikolai advised, “Yashenka, didn’t the doctor tell you to quit smoking? Otherwise, your pharyngitis might act up again, and you also have nodules in your lungs…”
Yashenka helplessly said, “I just wanted to taste it!”
He threw the cigar into the trash bin and walked away with a clatter. His blue short hair reflected a faint gloss under the lights.
Qin Chunxiao exclaimed, “Yashenka is so cool, and his medical skills are amazing too. To have such skills at the age of 30, he must be a genius, right?”
Nikolai proudly said, “Our Hamster’s team doctor is the coolest in the world. He used to be an excellent triathlete and won a bronze medal in the European Championships. It’s a pity he can’t quit smoking. His athletic lifespan isn’t long. He regretted it after retiring. He’s had a falling out with his lover again recently. This is the third time this year, so he’s a bit irritable.”
Qin Chunxiao was shocked. In his impression, Yashenka could be a bit impatient, but he was friendly with patients and small players like Qin Chunxiao. He was very rational and professional when it came to work. How could someone like that be dumped three times?
Nikolai explained, “He had an EEG done, and it seems he has a soulmate somewhere. But he’s been waiting for that person for a long time. So, he officially started dating three years ago, but every time it developed to the point where he honestly revealed that he has an unrecognized soulmate, his partner would break up with him…”
In the end, it was the societal norms. Everyone believes that a soulmate was true love, so when his current partner found out that Yashenka had a soulmate somewhere in the world, they couldn’t help but suspect they were the third wheel, which led to anger and a breakup.
Ironically, Yashenka also had a preference for the morally upright and innocent type of sweet and cute boyfriend. If they had high moral standards, they were less likely to become the third wheel.
According to Nikolai’s gossip, Yashenka had developed an allergy to this innocent type and was considering looking for someone more open-minded and unconcerned about soulmates in his next relationship.
After learning that Li Ling’s injury wasn’t severe, Nikolai’s mood also improved. He told Qin Chunxiao, “By the way, Yashenka mentioned that there’s a renowned doctor in Guangdong, China, who can use acupuncture to help paralyzed people stand up again. He greatly admires that doctor and has considered visiting China to see him.”
Qin Chunxiao nodded, “Yes, there is such a doctor. Gao Depi and Tong Shulan, who are also on the national team with me, were both treated by him. Why didn’t Yashenka go visit him?”
Nikolai said, “Because he often stays up late to study medicine and smokes heavily for improvement. He also drinks, and as a result, he developed some lung and liver issues. So, his family asked him not to go anywhere until he recovers his health.”
In fact, regarding lung issues, Qin Chunxiao’s sister had experienced it in college as well. Later, her brother-in-law took her to see a traditional Chinese medicine doctor, and she recovered through herbal medicine. If Yashenka, the team doctor, had such problems, Qin Chunxiao would be more than willing to recommend a doctor for him…
So, while chatting with Lu Xuandong at night, Qin Chunxiao said, “You know, once Li Ling’s injury heals and we become more familiar with each other, wouldn’t it be better for me to recommend a doctor to Yashenka?”
Lu Xuandong replied, “That’s a good idea. Yunchen is fluent in English, Russian, and Japanese. If Yashenka comes to China and is unfamiliar with the surroundings, Yunchen can serve as his guide.”
Qin Chunxiao politely responded, “Isn’t your younger brother busy? If it’s about me and Li Ling learning Russian, it would be enough if Yashenka needs a guide.”
Lu Xuandong explained, “But isn’t it better to treat his health issues as early as possible? What if he agrees to come over and your season isn’t over yet?”
Qin Chunxiao agreed, “That’s true.”
Qin Chunxiao continued, “Let me see if Dr. Yashenka is willing. Once I confirm on my end, you can ask your brother. After all, if he falls in love one day, maybe he won’t have time to be a guide for someone.”
Lu Xuandong reassured him, “No worries. I had Yunchen undergo an EEG test, and the doctor has confirmed that he will have a soulmate. So, he’s waiting for true love. I think he would remain single in the long term.”
Qin Chunxiao asked, “EEG test?”
Lu Xuandong glanced at him, “Yes, siblings who share both parents have an 80% chance of having a soulmate if one of them has found theirs. And I have the recessive gene, so Yun Chen’s soulmate is also likely to be recessive. Therefore, I had him checked recently.”
Yunchen’s EEG showed the “resonance” brain waves unique to the soulmate group, indicating that there was a soulmate for him somewhere in the world.
This was yet another obscure piece of knowledge that Qin Chunxiao had never come across before!
After pausing for a moment, he finally realized that he had unraveled the biggest secret of the original storyline. If Yunchen also had a soulmate, and if he was also a hidden soulmate like his brother, what’s the deal with Bai Ming claiming to be Yunchen’s dominant soulmate?
They had clearly checked their brain waves in the novel! Although it was at Bai Ming’s ex-boyfriend Wang Ziran’s hospital… Wait? So the test was faked?
This also made sense, as soulmates did have an extraordinary level of compatibility. While Yunchen might be a bit naive, he was the kind of good young man who took aunts to pursue his dream of appearing on the Spring Festival Gala. He shouldn’t be matched with a scumbag.
Lu Xuandong continued, “I believe his soulmate should be a good match. Yun Chen has some minor flaws, but he has perseverance and determination in his career. In terms of compatibility with a soulmate, if he finds someone in the future, as long as that person’s personality isn’t the type Yun Chen dislikes the most, such as being hot-tempered, they should get along well.”
Qin Chunxiao was curious, “What if the person is the hot-tempered type?”
Lu Xuandong chuckled, “Then they might be on a rival route and might even end up fighting.”
The two of them concluded the topic, and Qin Chunxiao felt a bit dazed. Well, Lu Yunchen had his brother to look after him, and they had already found out that his future soulmate was hidden type. So, Bai Ming’s deception of “we’re dominant soulmates” won’t fool Lu Yunchen again. He should think about something else.
Since Tulengchika got injured, the pressure on Qin Chunxiao for the upcoming matches was going to be even greater.
He glanced at the next opponent, Italy’s ENEL Club, yes, the one with Mattia and Dario.
Little Qin simply closed his eyes and flopped onto the bed with a thud. These days were truly unbearable!
What he didn’t know was that at this moment, the attackers from ENEL Club were looking at his stats in the Champions League and the Russian Super League, feeling astonished.
Mattia held a document and exclaimed, “He averages 6.5 blocks per set in the Champions League and 7 blocks per set in the Russian Super League. Is he still human?”
Dario stared at the paper in his hand, especially the line about Qin Chunxiao’s positioning accuracy. His eyes were practically shooting fire. “Damn it, how is he getting better and better?”
Dario’s goal was to earn the title of the best libero at the Tokyo Olympics. Originally, he never thought that Qin Chunxiao, who swung between the positions of opposite hitter and libero, could threaten him. However, now that he was looking at the increasingly formidable data of Misha Qin, Dario couldn’t sit still anymore.
The coach of ENEL Club spoke seriously, “Although Tulengchika is troubled by injuries, we can’t rule out the possibility of this guy playing as a closed-blocker. After all, we’re also a strong team. The primary setter for the Hamsters is Anton, and the defensive core is Misha Qin. Tulengchika’s absence might not necessarily affect their tactical system.”
“Everyone, the next match will be a tough battle! We must give it our all!”
All the players of ENEL Club responded in unison, “Yes!”
