The Number Nine-and-a-Half
九号半
- Status
- Completed
- Length
- 933k Words
- Genre
- Sports
- Subgenre
- Soccer
- Updated
- 1y ago
- English
- Request a translation
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Joining the Chinese national football team for the Asian Cup? Suddenly I don't want to follow this anymore. I'm thinking of dropping the book. Anyone else interested?
Hmm... 7 To 0... Gua, listen to me, either change the protagonist's nationality or just don't write about the Chinese national football team anymore 😅, it's gotten so bad that I don't even want to read it anymore.
Writing about the national football team only ruins his own career; he loves writing about the national football team but can't change it.
All I can say is that Gua's football writing is in a league of its own. It's not rambling, not pretentious, not filler, and the match descriptions are concise and clear. It also includes background information on football, tactical analysis, and more. I can only say it's still the same Gua.
To be honest, I personally think this one is far less destructive than the previous one. The grandfather group and the one million euro installment plan in the previous one were quite memorable.
This is what readers have spoiled.
They frequently stop updating without even explaining why. Just block them and that's it. They're just trying to cash in and exploit their readers.
I was wrong, Gua. Even with one more superstar, the Chinese national football team might not qualify for the World Cup. 😭😭😭😭
Taking advantage of the unlimited comments, I'd like to ask: Did everyone really feel a connection with the mute protagonist in the previous book?
This year's Chinese national football team has actually been quite good. They're young and aggressive, not as bad as some people think. While their results haven't been great, they've clearly improved. However, many people don't watch football, not even watching analysis or feature articles; they just judge based on results and stereotypes.
Guagua, I can't seem to finish this book. Could you perhaps start a new one? Honestly, your soccer novels are my absolute favorite.