Starting from a Fake University
Chapter 1738 - 912: The Fans’ Assistance Was So Powerful_2

Chapter 1738: Chapter 912: The Fans’ Assistance Was So Powerful_2

"Hasn’t Deputy Director Rao and Fu gone to negotiate with Feiyue Football Club? Let’s first see what’s going on over there," Li Huimin thought for a moment, feeling somewhat swayed but still wanting to assess the situation.

Here at the General Administration of Sports, Director Wan Hao naturally wants to replace the national team’s players, hoping for a remarkable victory in the World Cup Pre-Match this time.

But Director Wan Hao knows that the pressure is immense.

Knock, knock, knock!

There was a knock at the office door.

"Enter."

Director Wan Hao said.

"Director Wan, Chairman Li, the fans have spontaneously organized and come to the General Administration of Sports and the Football Association. What do you think we should do about this?" The person arriving was Director Wan Hao’s assistant, who promptly reported the situation.

"Old Li, look, look at how intense the fans’ emotions are now. I don’t even need to say more, do I?"

Director Wan Hao said helplessly, "I just feel that the proposal made by Principal Ding is quite good. You must admit that Feiyue Football Club is indeed impressive. Given that, let them play; this way, the fans would also be satisfied."

Director Wan Hao was still trying to persuade Li Huimin.

Because this matter involves not only their General Administration of Sports but also requires a unified opinion with the Football Association; otherwise, it would be difficult to implement.

"I’ll call Fu and ask about the situation."

Li Huimin was close to being convinced by Director Wan Hao and immediately took out his phone to dial Fu Changyun.

"Hello, Fu, it’s me. How’s the negotiation going on your side?"

Li Huimin hurriedly asked.

"Principal Ding is very resolute. Our stance is very clear, so Old Li, what do you think..."

"Director Wan has already expressed his stance, and besides, whether it’s us at the General Administration of Sports or our Football Association, the fans have put a lot of pressure."

"What?"

"Haven’t you seen the news? Fans have already gathered at the General Administration of Sports and the Football Association buildings. If we don’t give an explanation, you might be blocked by fans even at your home."

Li Huimin also recognized the seriousness of the matter.

The national team has truly broken the hearts of the fans this time; perhaps a complete overhaul is really necessary.

Li Huimin considered the young and capable stance of Director Wan Hao and the fact that he himself is sixty-one years old and nearing retirement. If he could genuinely save the national team before retiring and lead them to qualify for the World Cup in the pre-match, it might be a good thing.

"But Old Li..."

"Alright, let’s not talk about it for now. Hurry up and come to the General Administration of Sports. I’ll be here with Director Wan, and then we can have a meeting to discuss further."

After Li Huimin finished speaking, he hung up the phone.

To be honest, after feeling the immense pressure from the General Administration of Sports, the fans, and Feiyue Football Club, Li Huimin’s stance wavered somewhat.

Previously, he considered the circumstances of domestic clubs and their major investors.

But now the situation is different.

If he continues to consider those club investors, he might end up becoming infamous, especially given the strong fan reaction after the national team’s loss in the World Cup Pre-Match, which far exceeded Li Huimin’s expectations.

Ding Yue’s side.

Ding Yue, along with Huang Youjie and Xu Bin, prepared to leave the General Administration of Sports building.

Upon reaching the entrance, they were met with a crowd outside; many even held banners with slogans like "National team won’t change players; might as well go back to the village to sell sweet potatoes," which made the General Administration of Sports personnel feel deeply ashamed.

It was clear at a glance that they were fans.

"Wow, so many people came to the General Administration of Sports,"

Huang Youjie looked and was instantly stunned.

Ding Yue had never expected the fans to be so active this time. It seems the national team’s failure genuinely inflicted too much pain on the fans, to the point where even they couldn’t stand it anymore.

But in a way, this helped; the fans indirectly assisted by applying more pressure on the General Administration of Sports and the Football Association.

"Principal Ding!"

"Quick, look; is that Principal Ding from Mist City Arts and Science University?"

"He’s the owner of Feiyue Football Club."

"Principal Ding, we support your request on behalf of Feiyue Football Club: players who occupy a spot without contributing should step aside and let capable ones in!"

"Yes, yes, we support having players from Feiyue Football Club play!"

"Principal Ding, what response did the General Administration of Sports give?"

"Principal Ding, did the General Administration of Sports adopt your application proposal?"

Upon seeing Ding Yue emerge from the General Administration of Sports building, the fans crowded around to ask.

Faced with so many inquiries from fans, Ding Yue wanted to speak but thought better of it, fearing that a wrong word might stir the fans’ emotions.

The fans were already extremely saddened by the national team’s loss this time.

"I believe the General Administration of Sports and the Football Association will soon provide a plan. I also hope the national team can truly rise in the future. Believe in it; one day it will not disappoint you, and perhaps that day will come very soon."

After saying this, Ding Yue walked through the crowd of fans, got into a car, and left the General Administration of Sports building.

Meanwhile, inside the General Administration of Sports building.

Director Wan Hao, along with Li Huimin and others from the General Administration of Sports and the Football Association, immediately convened a meeting to discuss how to deal with the situation.

The first problem to address is how to explain to the fans following the national team’s defeat by the Thai Team.

In the last World Cup Pre-Match, the national team lost to the Vietnamese team, and both the General Administration of Sports and the Football Association assured the fans that the national team would continue to work hard and asked for support and time.

However, years have passed, and not only has the national team failed to provide fans with comfort, but they lost to a team even weaker than the Vietnamese team, resulting in a complete mess that is difficult to resolve.

Plus, the strong emotions from the fans and the proposal from Feiyue Football Club to reorganize the national team directly brought enormous pressure onto the General Administration of Sports and the Football Association.

Director Wan Hao has been with the General Administration of Sports for three years, young and capable; he’s actually wanted to reform the national team for a while, but people at the Football Association have been uncooperative, with numerous excuses.

This time.

Director Wan Hao sees this as a good opportunity.

The timing seems right, so Director Wan Hao naturally wants to seize the chance, strive to change the national team’s current situation, and aim for a remarkable performance in this World Cup Pre-Match. If possible, even qualifying for the World Cup would make him shine brightly as the Director.

"Colleagues from the Football Association, our meeting today is not to discuss holding a press conference in response to the fans’ reaction to the national team’s defeat by the Thai Team. It’s to discuss the future direction of the national team seriously. Does our national team have a future, have hope?"

Director Wan Hao’s tone was firm.

Fu Changyun felt somewhat uncomfortable upon hearing this because his thoughts and opinions were clearly contrary to those of Director Wan Hao. He knew Director Wan Hao wanted to change the national team’s situation.

"Director Wan, we should follow the process. The national team losing a match means, as the General Administration of Sports and the Football Association, we should hold a press conference to provide fans with an explanation."

Fu Changyun said calmly.

"Explanation? What explanation are you going to provide the fans with? The fans are right outside the General Administration of Sports; go on, give them an explanation!"

Director Wan Hao directly looked at Fu Changyun and said, "Oh, by the way, there are likely many fans outside the Football Association building as well!"

"Director Wan, let’s discuss the matter seriously. Do you mean we should consider the proposal from Feiyue Football Club?"

Li Huimin saw Director Wan confronting Fu Changyun directly and quickly intervened.