The Blue of Blazing Flames

In 2002, China crashed out of the World Cup in the group stage. The country decided to completely overhaul youth training and its professional leagues, launching a reform initiative called “Hidden Dragon.” Thirty years passed, and the initiative proved a tremendous success. A generation of gifted players emerged across China, ushering in the golden age of Chinese football. Among these countless stars, the brightest was Ye Feng, a prodigy shining like the North Star. He, too, would make his mark in this golden age! Our story begins at summer’s end, as a sun-bright youth epic is about to unfold!