At 18, I was cut from Manchester United’s youth academy. Depressed and disillusioned, I decided to retire.
Then a System with poor eyesight came looking for me.
[Ding! Host’s heart is filled with despair. The ‘Veteran Comeback System’ is activated!]
[Scanning... Name: Liao Huitang. Age: 38. Physical condition: Severe decline (35% of peak condition)]
Me: ? I’m only 18! Which of your eyes says I’m 38?!
System: [Host’s physical condition is alarming. Issuing a generous starter compensation package!]
[Congratulations, Host! You have received the peak physical fitness of “The Iron Man” Pavel Nedved!]
[Congratulations, Host! You have received “Zidane-level” ball control and awareness (trial version)!]
And so, a glitch in the world of football was born.
When I ran the whole team into the ground during a practice match, the System said: [Host is as vigorous as ever, and still as charming as in his prime!]
When I smashed an outrageous S-shaped free kick past the league leaders’ goalkeeper, the System said: [“The older, the craftier” mission complete. You’re still in top form!]
When Sir Alex Ferguson dismissed my head coach on the spot, the System said: [Host is highly esteemed and has earned the recognition of a legend!]
The whole world thinks I’m a precocious young genius. Only I know I’m just a young man being forced by the System to “trade on my seniority”!
Those who have never eaten shit can come and eat it.
Isn't this well written? It's not as extreme as other comments say.
Very good, good choice