Literary Cup: A Tribute to Qidian Football Fiction 文冠金杯：起点足球文礼赞

1 胜 The Winner Takes All 胜者为王 Listening to the Waves in the Forest林海听涛Sports4.7M WordsCompleted My name is Chang Sheng. It means “ever victorious,” like the legendary General Chang Sheng. I’m not after football that’s merely fun. I want football that brings victory. Victory sets my blood racing; victory is what makes football fun! If you’re sick of being a loser too, I think we’ll have plenty to talk about. My name is Chang Sheng, and this is my story. It’s also a story about dreams. 0Votes973.7kRecs171.9kFans

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My name is Chang Sheng, the Chang Sheng of "Ever-Victorious General," meaning someone who always wins. I don't pursue entertaining football; I pursue football that leads to victory. Victory excites me, victory makes football fun! If you also hate being a loser, I think we'll definitely have something in common. My name is Chang Sheng, and this is my story. It's also a story about dreams.

2 冠 The Champion's Heart 冠军之心 Listening to the Waves in the Forest林海听涛Sports3.7M WordsCompleted “Mr. Zhou, we noticed that as a child, you dabbled in a wide range of fields, including basketball, table tennis, badminton, Go, Chinese checkers, Gomoku, Chinese chess, international chess, calligraphy and painting, guitar and music. Does that mean that even if you hadn't chosen football as your career, you could have achieved the same level of success in another field?” “Well... football is the only thing I've ever been passionate about for more than three minutes.” “So all the things we liste 5Votes1.6MRecs452.4kFans

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"Mr. Zhou, we noticed that you were involved in many fields when you were young, including basketball, table tennis, badminton, Go, checkers, Gomoku, Chinese chess, international chess, calligraphy and painting, guitar and music, etc. Does this mean that even if you hadn't chosen football as your profession, you could have achieved the same success in other fields?" "Well... Only when it comes to football do I have an interest that lasts far longer than three minutes." "So all those things we listed before were just products of your fleeting enthusiasm?" "Those are just my hobbies." "What about football? Isn't football your hobby?" "No, football is love!"

3 求 The Quest 求索 Accustomed to Vomiting习惯呕吐Sports1.2M WordsOngoing This is a realistic story... Ouyang Dong, a young college student. His company went bankrupt, and he was laid off and left unemployed. But through an opportunity that was both ordinary and extraordinary, he soon found work again. Only this time, the job was a very unusual one: playing professional soccer! Seeking a new forum: http://bbs.sports.sohu.com/sportsmain.php?c=5&b=mhty 0Votes936.6kRecs28.3kFans

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This is a realistic work... Ouyang Dong, a young college student His company went bankrupt, and he was laid off and became unemployed. But under a chance opportunity that was both ordinary and extraordinary, he quickly got back to work. However, this job is very special: playing professional football! Seeking answers on the new forum: http://bbs.sports.sohu.com/sportsmain.php?c=5&b=mhty

4 大 The Masterclass 大师补习班 Gold Seal金印Sports3.5M WordsOngoing Tens of thousands of players flood toward Europe’s football scene, all fighting their way through a bottleneck. Those with exceptional talent dazzle from the start; those who work hard build strength over time and finally break through. Football is a sport where talent is everything. A city-level prodigy reaches the provincial stage and suddenly looks ordinary! A provincial prodigy reaches the national or even world stage and fades just as quickly! There’s always a higher mountain. The saying co 121Votes85.5kRecs192.7kFans

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Tens of thousands of players rushed to the European arena, like a thousand troops crossing a single-plank bridge. Those with exceptional talent are brilliant, while those who work hard accumulate knowledge and skills before unleashing their potential. Football is a sport that relies heavily on talent. The city's genius paled in comparison on the provincial stage! Provincial-level geniuses, when they come to the national or even world stage, are equally overshadowed! There's always someone better, just like the saying goes, genius is only the threshold to my door! In 2034, as the five-star red flag fluttered and resounding songs filled the stadium, Wei Lai, watching the geniuses in red jerseys on the television screen, hailed as the true golden generation of Chinese football, lived in a humble room, his eyes filled with a mixture of resentment and hope, acting as a spectator. Through layers of selection and advancement, the gap between those who work hard gradually widens, and the upper limit of talent plays a crucial role. As an eliminated contestant, Wei Lai returned to where his dream began, and this time, talent was no longer the exclusive domain of geniuses! (PS: The original title is "Midfield Master Simulator")

5 球 The Gaffer 球场教父 Pighead Seven猪头七Sports2.8M WordsCompleted This is a story about pursuing victory. “You only need to remember one thing: here, I’m the most important person!” Li Ang declared with swagger. The head coach’s authority could not be challenged. Everyone had to understand that. Some people hated him. Others worshipped him obsessively. I’m Li Ang, and this is my story, a story about dreams and conquest. 0Votes415.6kRecs132.2kFans

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This is a story about pursuing victory. "You only need to remember one thing: here, I am the most important person!" Li Ang exuded domineering confidence; the head coach's authority was not to be challenged, and this was something everyone had to recognize. Some people hate him, while others idolize him. I am Li Ang, and this is my story—a story about dreams and conquest.

6 我 Building a Football Powerhouse in the Premier League 我在英超造豪门 Chen Aiting陈爱庭Sports3.5M WordsCompleted In the magical year of 2003, a brand-new era quietly dawned. Beckham left for Spain, while a Portuguese youngster called Cristiano Ronaldo joined Manchester United; The ambitious Arsene Wenger led his Gunners in pursuit of an unbeaten season; Russian money rained over Stamford Bridge, brazenly setting out to snap up all the world's finest talent; At the north gate of Hyde Park in central London, Yang Cheng, fresh out of university, inherited a club on the verge of bankruptcy, along with a prime 2Votes90.6kRecs109.2kFans

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In the magical year of 2003, a brand new era quietly dawned. Beckham moved to Spain, and the Portuguese player known as Cristiano Ronaldo joined Manchester United. With great ambition, Wenger led his Gunners to an unbeaten season. The sky above Stamford Bridge is filled with Russian banknotes, as if they want to attract all the world's talents without any restraint. At the north gate of Hyde Park in central London, Yang Cheng, a recent university graduate, inherited a club on the verge of bankruptcy and a prime piece of land that everyone coveted. "I am absolutely the most failed time traveler in history!" "But I will lead my team to conquer vast territories in the Premier League, in Europe, and all over the world, making all the top teams tremble at our feet!"

7 进 Score, Coach! 进球吧！教练 Chen Aiting陈爱庭Sports3.4M WordsCompleted In April 2000, the most turbulent La Liga season in history was nearing its end. Atletico Madrid, who had spent much of the season battling in the relegation zone, faced their last chance amid the chaos. See how Yang Hao turns the tide and leads Atletico in a frantic fight for survival, writing the most dazzling epic of an age when world football shone brighter than ever! 0Votes52.8kRecs126.8kFans

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In April 2000, as the most turbulent La Liga season in history was about to end, Atletico Madrid, who had long struggled in the relegation zone, had their last chance amidst the turmoil. Watch as Yang Hao turns the tide and leads Atletico Madrid in a crazy relegation battle, writing the most dazzling epic chapter in the most glorious era of world football!

8 全 The All-Around Center 全能中锋 Gold Seal金印Sports4.5M WordsCompleted A spark of hope shines in the depths of hardship. His pursuit of a dream begins on the banks of the Neretva River! He once witnessed the end of an era, growing strong beneath the light of hope amid the twilight of the gods! When the call of a new era sounds, he surges forward, playing the grand finale of his rhapsody! 0Votes65.9kRecs261kFans

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My new book, "Midfield Master Simulator," has been released. I hope you'll support it! Let's ignite a spark of hope in the smallest things and embark on the journey to pursue our dreams from the banks of the Neretva River! He witnessed the end of an era, and grew up bathed in the light of hope amidst Ragnarok! When the clarion call of the times sounds, forge ahead and play the final chapter of the rhapsody!

9 我 I Can Always Score 我就是能进球 Don't Eat Little Pumpkins不吃小南瓜Sports3.0M WordsCompleted Every goal is a lucky guess! I'm the man standing at the summit! For me, deciding the outcome of a match is easy. Even deciding who wins the championship is easy. But no matter how high you stand, you still have your troubles. My biggest headache is being too good-looking, too handsome… I'm constantly being harassed. Sigh~~ P.S. My completed works include Super Training Master, Super Sports Expert, Super Prophecy Master, The Legendary Footballer Zhang Tiehan, and Xu Zhu's Football Journey. Give 0Votes588.5kRecs211.1kFans

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The goal was purely by chance! I am the man standing at the top! For me, deciding the outcome of a match is simple, and even deciding who wins the championship is simple. But even those who stand at the highest point inevitably have their troubles: My biggest frustration is that I'm too good-looking, too handsome... I've been harassed for so long, sigh... PS: My completed works include "Super Training Master", "Super Sports Expert", "Super Prophet Master", "Zhang Tiehan, the God of Football", and "The Football Journey of Xu Zhu's Successor". Welcome to read them.

10 狂 The Young Manager of the Crazy Lions 狂狮少帅 Never Resting天天不休Sports4.1M WordsCompleted In the summer of 1994, Millwall's young squad, led by their young manager Aldridge, set out to rewrite a century-long history without a trophy. That deep blue, the mark of the ferocious Lions, was determined to sweep across Europe… 0Votes94.7kRecs71kFans

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In the summer of '94, Millwall's young team, led by young coach Aldridge, was determined to rewrite their century-long title drought. That deep blue of a raging lion, determined to sweep across Europe...

11 超 Super Training Master 超级训练大师 Don't Eat Little Pumpkins不吃小南瓜Sports4.7M WordsCompleted “Young man, want to make a name for yourself? Veteran, hoping for a second wind?” “Not fast enough? Not strong enough?” “Injured? The doctor says it could even affect your career?” “You don’t have a shred of talent!?” He held up a finger. “No problem!” As long as you play under Wan Sheng, every problem can be solved. This is the story of Wan Sheng, a generation-defining master of soccer training! 1Votes403.3kRecs166.2kFans

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"Young people, do you want to become famous? Veterans, do you want to have a second spring in your career?" "Not fast? Not physically strong?" "Injured? The doctor even said it would affect his career?" "You don't even have the slightest talent!?" Pointing with his finger, he said, "A piece of cake!" As long as you play under Wan Sheng, all problems will be solved. This is the growth story of Wan Sheng, a master of football training! Book club group number: 164788089.

12 世 I Am the World's First, Second, and Third 世界第一第二第三都是我 Big Head Wen大头文Sports3.6M WordsCompleted Reborn in 2004, Dong Fangzhuo isn't out to prove he's better than everyone else. He just wants to prove that whatever he lost, he'll take back with his own hands! (The early chapters move fast and lay the groundwork, so please be patient. We've got to sort out the work permit!) 0Votes250.2kRecs90.7kFans

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Reborn back to 2004, Dong Fangzhuo's goal isn't to prove he's better than others, but to prove he'll personally reclaim what he's lost! (The first few chapters are fast-paced, with some setup, so please be patient while you read, we need to get a work permit!)

13 进 Long Live the Goal 进球万岁 Pighead Seven猪头七Sports2.0M WordsCompleted “I’m going to keep scoring goals: goals, goals, goals!” “Padding my stats? Yes. If I could, I’d love to score a hat trick in every match.” This is a book about putting goals above all else, and a story about a king’s return. [Zhutou Qi’s brand-new 2018 work!] 0Votes263.1kRecs116.4kFans

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"I need to keep scoring goals, goals, goals, goals!" "Padding stats? Yes, if I could, I'd want to score a hat trick in every game." This is a book about the supremacy of scoring goals, and also a story about the return of a champion. [Pighead Seven's brand new masterpiece of 2018!]

14 签EN After Signing with AC Milan, I Started Slacking Off 签约AC米兰后，我开摆了 Burying Love, Ye Liangchen葬爱叶良辰Sports5.5M WordsCompleted Lao Ye has a new book out. Title: If You’re Brothers, Come Play Soccer Kaka: Huang was the biggest hero of the Istanbul night, even if he didn’t play much. Ancelotti: Huang is a super talent. It’s a shame he’s not in great shape. Maldini: Huang is the team’s most important player. I recommend the club renew his contract for another five years. Barcelona: To show our sincerity in signing Huang Kaiwen, we’ve decided to offer his cousin a salary of one million euros a year. Milan’s team doctors are 9Votes232.9kRecs361.3kFans

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Old Ye has started a new book: "If You're a Brother, Come Play Football" Kaka: Huang was the biggest contributor to the Istanbul night, even though he didn't play much. Ancelotti: Huang is a super talent, but unfortunately his health isn't very good. Maldini: Huang is the most important player in the team, and I suggest that the club extend his contract for another 5 years. Barcelona: In order to sign Huang Kaiwen, we decided to sign his cousin with an annual salary of 1 million euros as a sign of sincerity. The veterinarian in Milan is not good, but he will not get injured when he comes to Barcelona. Bayern Munich: We have a miracle doctor! Huang Kaiwen, the biggest slacker in football. From slacking off every day to being forced to play every now and then, he was eventually forced to become the team's savior.

15 最 The Strongest Demon Vanguard 最强妖锋 tiswordSports1.9M WordsCompleted Kick a ball, earn other people's admiration, and strengthen your abilities. If you had a golden finger like that, what would you do? The high school student Chu Ge set himself a small goal: he wanted to become the greatest football star. As it turned out, he went a little too far. 0Votes216.1kRecs122.5kFans

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Playing football and winning praise from others can enhance one's abilities. If you had such a cheat code, what would you do? Chu Ge, a high school student, set himself a small goal: to become the greatest basketball star. However, he accidentally exceeded that goal. Book club: 831483258

16 足EN Soccer: Only 16, and You Want Me to Retire and Come Back? 足球：才16岁，让我退役复出？ Lazy King Gulu懒惰的咕噜大王Sports4.3M WordsCompleted (This book has no reading prerequisites and is complete at 4 million words.) Sitting on the substitute bench of Utrecht's second team, knowing there was no chance of taking the field, Tang Ye chose to give up and coast. Who could have known that the Old-Timer Reversal System would suddenly arrive at that very moment? [It is 2036. At the age of 37, you retire in disgrace from China's League One and become a football commentator, taking endless pleasure in tarnishing star players. Watching one gen 16Votes151.5kRecs677.2kFans

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(This book has no reading threshold and is 4 million words long and complete.) Sitting on the bench of Utrecht II, Tang Ye, knowing he had no hope of playing, chose to tank. Who knew that Old Deng's comeback system would suddenly appear at this moment. It's 2036 now. At 37, you've been humiliated and retired from the Chinese League One, becoming a football commentator who revels in smearing star players. Watching talented young players showcase their abilities in the top five European leagues on TV, you suddenly feel a pang of regret, lamenting that time cannot be turned back. You looked down at your body and felt some regret for not fully realizing your potential as a player, so you decided to retire and make a comeback. [Appearing in the warm-up match, reward: ...] What, 37 years old? Nonsense, I'm only 16 years old! Retirement and comeback? Anyway, I've been on the bench for ages, so if I suddenly come on, it could definitely be considered a comeback, right? [Middle-aged people are prone to bone problems when playing football. You've received a reward: Bone density boosting capsules!] [Middle-aged people often can't keep up with your reactions, so you've been rewarded: the reaction speed of an 18-year-old!] 18-Year-old's reaction speed? No! I just want the reaction speed of a 16-year-old!

17 从EN Grinding to Football God from Arsenal 从阿森纳开始肝成球神 Mu Yao Listens to the Sea沐摇听海Sports1.7M WordsOngoing He opens his eyes and finds himself back in 2010, in the body of an Arsenal youth prospect on the verge of being cut. Luckily, he has a proficiency panel to help him along. Grind from [Strength Lv. 1] to [Musclebound Beast Lv. 5], strong enough to topple anything; Grind from [Running Lv. 1] to [Lightning Speed Lv. 5], fast enough to leave everyone in the dust; Grind from [Long Shots Lv. 1] to [Devastating Thunderbolt Lv. 5]! In an era of glittering stars, with Messi and Ronaldo on the verge of b 0Votes71.1kRecs243kFans

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Open your eyes and return to 2010, to a young Arsenal academy player who was about to be eliminated, but fortunately he had a proficiency panel to rely on. From [Strength Lv1] to the all-conquering [Muscle King Lv5]; From [Running lv1] to the absolutely crushing [Lightning Speed ​​lv5]; From [Long Shot Lv1] to the incredibly powerful [Battle Axe Heavy Cannon Lv5]! In this era of dazzling stars, where Messi and Ronaldo are poised to become the unparalleled duo, he, together with Professor Wenger, is destined to write a new football legend. Years later, when he looked back, he was surprised to find that he had achieved a Grand Slam that was unparalleled and magnificent! Known as the God of Football!

18 我 I, the Captain of China 我，中国队长 Big Head Wen大头文Sports3.4M WordsCompleted A man does not shed tears lightly; only when his heart is truly broken. Zheng Zhi is reborn in 1998. The Big Head's football trilogy: Dong Fangzhuo, Wu Lei, and Zheng Zhi. The final installment stars captain Zheng Zhi. 0Votes316.9kRecs78.6kFans

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A man doesn't easily shed tears, unless he's truly heartbroken. - Zheng Zhi, reborn in 1998. The Big Head Football Trilogy: [Dong Fangzhuo], [Wu Sanshi], [Zheng Zhi], and the last one is about the team leader [Zheng Zhi]. Group number: 695460239

19 踢 Call Me the GOAT When I Play Football 踢球的时候要称GOAT Night City Has No Room for Idlers夜之城不养闲人Sports3.5M WordsOngoing What does G-O-A-T mean? It means Greatest of All Time. 2003, when football was filled with shining stars. Roy transmigrates into this world and begins his [Road to Becoming the King of Football], starting with Mbappe's talent. Can every major honor he earns improve his talent? Proud, graceful, unyielding, and fierce. He is the swiftest wind and the sharpest blade. He is the most terrifying conqueror on the green fields. With countless honors, he forges a crown of his own! Deschamps: “Sto 1Votes62kRecs167.5kFans

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What is GOAT? This means it is the Greatest of All Time. 2003 Was a year of shining stars in the football world. Roy travels through time and, starting with Mbappe's talent, embarks on the "Road to Become a Football King". Does every major honor enhance one's talent? Unruly, elegant, unyielding, and sharp. He is the swiftest wind and the sharpest sword. They are the most terrifying conquerors on the green field. With countless glories, forge your own crown! Deschamps: "Don't call me a dog-crown anymore! Oh well, it's delicious!" Mourinho: "I admire his skills, but that doesn't mean I don't dislike his arrogance." Messi: I feel like I live in his shadow. Cristiano Ronaldo: "I have my principles. I don't want to be trampled on my whole life. I've waited all these years for this opportunity..." Roy: "I've said it so many times, when you're playing football, you should be called GOAT." "As for Messi and Ronaldo, they can compete for the position of Executive Vice President GOAT." "The ecosystem of the football world! It's all about the top, where everyone holds all power!"

20 从 Starting as a Fullback After Wenger Rebuilt Me 从被温格改造踢边后卫开始 Darkness's Number One Glutton黑暗第一吃货Sports795k WordsCompleted “When the Professor asked me to try playing as a fullback, my first reaction was obviously to refuse. I'd already made a huge compromise by switching from striker to winger in the youth academy. The Professor couldn't just crush my dreams of playing up front and make me a defender, could he?” “You have a point, but what we'd really like to know is how the Professor got you to accept 0Votes14.6kRecs96.2kFans

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My new book, "Starting from Neymar's Dribbling Skills After His Leg Broken," has been released. Please support it! "When the professor asked me to try playing as a full-back, my first reaction was of course to refuse. After all, I had already made a big concession by switching from center forward to winger in the youth academy. The professor couldn't just crush my dream of playing as a striker and make me switch to playing as a defender!" "You have a point, but what we're more interested in is how the professor got you to accept his reformation." "Hey, the old man said he'd give me a chance to play in the Premier League if I agreed to play as a full-back." "So what was your reply at the time?" "I have to say, old man, you have a really good eye for people!" This is the story of a winger whose developmental talent was misdirected, who rises to prominence as a full-back, and also a story of making up for regrets. And this story begins with Wenger's disastrous purchase of a Championship player...