The next day, the Arsenal squad departed for Manchester.
Kai stood by, watching the first-team players dressed in sharp training kits, ready to board the bus.
Chamberlain caught his eye—his hair was slicked back with wax.
Chamberlain looked mighty pleased with himself as he st...
2025-05-14 15:18:05 +0000 UTC View Post"Bunch of soft f##ks, there’s no way tough guy in the team. All of them are a bunch of c##ts"
Kai minded his business. He didn’t argue. There was no need.
They launched a swift counterattack at the 27-minute mark, just a minute after Arsenal's last foul. Van Persie latched onto Wa...
2025-05-14 15:18:05 +0000 UTC View PostArsenal had been running as usual—until a thunderbolt hit.
When Kai walked into the office carrying a baseball bat, Wenger's mind went completely blank.
He had imagined several ways Kai might retaliate, but never something this... physical.
This was far beyond anything he had ...
2025-05-14 15:18:05 +0000 UTC View Post“Oh, Captain! Oh, Van Persie! Oh, he’s our leader—”
In the house, Billy was humming a made-up chant, clearly inspired by Van Persie’s recent heroics on the pitch.
To be fair, Van Persie had been in outrageous form lately—single-handedly dragging Arsenal out of tight spots ...
2025-05-14 15:18:05 +0000 UTC View PostIn the conference room, Wenger and his coaching staff had reconvened.
This time, the agenda was clear: uncover the reason behind the team's sudden transformation.
Wenger sat at the head of the table, lightly tapping a pen against the wood. "Can anyone explain what's behind this shift?...
2025-05-14 15:18:05 +0000 UTC View PostAnother training match, and once again, Kai found himself on the substitute team.
Even though his performance with the main squad had been commendable, Wenger couldn’t keep him there all the time, especially with Alex Song waiting eagerly on the sidelines.
At this stage, Kai wasn’...
2025-05-14 15:18:05 +0000 UTC View PostRound One: Arteta vs. Chamberlain
Arteta attacked. Chamberlain defended.
Kai stood on the sidelines, observing quietly.
Arteta was a technically balanced player. None of his skills stood out dramatically, but he had no glaring weaknesses either. His only issue was performance un...
2025-05-14 15:18:04 +0000 UTC View PostEvening
[Kai’s room, Billy’s house, London]
The loft-style room was modest—about 10 square meters, with a sloped wooden ceiling. Aside from the bed and a wardrobe, there wasn’t much else. A single window sat near the ceiling above the bed, framin...
2025-05-14 15:18:04 +0000 UTC View PostIn the equipment room, a lone figure was drenched in sweat as he trained.
Kai was running shirtless on the treadmill, his upper body glistening. His muscles looked fuller than usual—almost swollen.
That was the cost of rapid weight gain in a short period. To counteract the bloating,...
2025-05-14 15:18:04 +0000 UTC View Post[Winter's Pasta]
Mrs. Winter’s signature pasta salad was always a favorite. Unlike the usual sweet-and-sour versions, hers had a subtle, savory touch that hit just right after a long day of training.
Chamberlain dug into his steaming plate with enthusiasm, clearly s...
2025-05-14 15:18:04 +0000 UTC View PostWenger stood quietly on the sidelines, arms folded, brow furrowed. He wasn’t watching the starters.
His real attention was on the substitutes.
More specifically, Arteta and Gervinho.
Arteta had been a stabilizing presence in midfield, his experience and calm proving invaluable...
2025-05-14 15:18:04 +0000 UTC View PostThe next day, Kai and Chamberlain received notice to report to the first training ground for the club’s training camp. Their expressions were full of excitement.
After nearly three months of individual training, they were finally stepping onto the first team's turf.
This was a big m...
2025-05-14 15:18:04 +0000 UTC View PostThe match resumed, perhaps influenced by Kai’s earlier outburst.
Slowly, the substitutes became more vocal during play. The loudest among them—unsurprisingly—was Chamberlain.
“Give me the ball!”
“I’m open!”
“Sorry, my bad!”
From his goalpost, Szcz...
2025-05-14 15:18:04 +0000 UTC View PostThe physical examination was carried out in an orderly manner.
Kai and Chamberlain were ranked at the end of the substitute team without attracting any attention.
The players began to walk into the medical examination room one after another.
After waiting for about half an hour,...
2025-05-14 15:18:03 +0000 UTC View PostMartin Hughes turned out to be a genuinely kind man. He continued to show Le Kai around, patiently introducing him to Arsenal’s facilities and history. Martin was easy to talk to, as long as you didn’t mention that person. The two chatted comfortably, and Le Kai lear...
2025-05-14 15:18:03 +0000 UTC View PostTwo weeks passed in quiet, steady rhythm.
Then came the familiar sounds of exertion and an old man’s barking in the Arsenal gym.
Sweat poured down Kai’s face as he gritted his teeth. His legs were bent at a perfect ninety degrees, back supported by a round yoga ball, arms extended...
2025-05-14 15:18:03 +0000 UTC View PostArsenal was preparing for a warm-up match after their training session.
Most of the squad had already left, leaving only Kai and Chamberlain behind.
"Why didn’t they take us?" Chamberlain complained, clearly frustrated. "It’s just a warm-up match—there was a chance for us to pla...
2025-05-14 15:18:03 +0000 UTC View PostDinner looked sumptuous.
Cheese-grilled chicken drumsticks, sizzling steaks, juicy wings, and Elena's secret fish and chips—it was a feast. As he looked at the table, Lucky finally understood why Billy and Elena were both on the plump side. Compared to them, Kevin looked like a twig.
<... 2025-05-14 15:18:03 +0000 UTC View PostA month and some had passed since Kai began his ball control training.
By mid-August, England was buzzing with excitement. After nearly three months of summer break, the 2011/2012 Premier League season was just around the corner.
As always, gossip and speculation fill...
2025-05-14 15:18:03 +0000 UTC View PostThe office was quiet, the only sound being the soft tapping of rain against the windows.
Le Kai sat upright, occasionally glancing around the room and at the older man across from him.
Wenger sat with his legs crossed, flipping through a document without saying a word.
Neither o...
2025-05-14 15:18:02 +0000 UTC View Post[2011. Heathrow, London, England.]
London in July was usually dry, but today felt like the weather had something to prove. The sky was dark and heavy, clouds swirling like black dragons, thunder cracking, and wind howling through the city. Sheets of rain poured down, and th...
2025-05-14 15:18:02 +0000 UTC View PostWith both teams lined up at center court, the long-awaited game finally tipped off!
As the ball went up, Lin Yi couldn’t help but feel like Brook Lopez didn’t even try to jump. Seriously? Did this guy just give up? Lin Yi thought.
But to be fair, Lopez did jump...
2025-05-14 14:26:56 +0000 UTC View PostOn November 21, the New York Knicks were set to take on the New Jersey Nets in an away game that was not yet dubbed the "Battle of the Boroughs."
The NBA paid close attention to this matchup. Not only was it broadcast nationally, but it was also heavily promoted across various media channel...
2025-05-14 13:13:53 +0000 UTC View PostNovember 18, 2009.
The Knicks hit the road to face the Indiana Pacers. Unfortunately for fans hoping to see Lin Yi break Brandon Jennings' youngest-50-point-game record, that dream ended early. Lin didn’t even play the fourth quarter—he clocked out after three quarters ...
2025-05-13 16:20:59 +0000 UTC View PostAfter the Knicks beat the Warriors, the American media started saying what everyone was already thinking—Lin Yi might be running away with Rookie of the Year.
Tyreke Evans had been solid, sure. But his numbers were a step behind Lin’s, and the Timberwolves were getting smoked on the reg...
2025-05-13 15:31:12 +0000 UTC View PostThe Knicks were cooking tonight. And the Warriors? They’d tried to adjust—but it wasn’t working.
Curry did his best to fight over the pick-and-rolls, but this was where Larry Hughes showed his value. Bigger, stronger, and frankly just more physical than Curry—and that’s without Li...
2025-05-12 14:58:00 +0000 UTC View PostNovember 13, 2009
New York, Madison Square Garden
LIN—YI!!
LIN—YI!!
LIN—YI!!
The crowd erupted as the DJ hyped up the Knicks’ young rookie. Lin Yi rose from the bench slowly,...
2025-05-12 14:11:30 +0000 UTC View PostThe Warriors started the 2009–10 season with a brutal 2–7 record. Not exactly the bright future fans were hoping for when they drafted Stephen Curry second overall.
Meanwhile, the Knicks were suddenly hot, winning five straight, and it was all thanks to their u...
2025-05-11 15:06:39 +0000 UTC View PostThe Knicks rarely opened the locker room for post-game media, but once they did, the chaos kicked in. Poor Wu Xiaolei got squeezed out again, missing her shot at interviewing Lin Yi and the team.
While Wu was still battling the crowd, the interview had already started.
“Lin, what do...
2025-05-11 14:14:16 +0000 UTC View PostWith just over six minutes left in the first quarter, D'Antoni finally pulled Lin Yi off the floor for a breather.
Across the court, Cavs coach Mike Brown let out a long sigh of relief and quickly subbed out his already winded big man.
O'Neal looked like he just went twelve rounds in ...
2025-05-10 15:05:19 +0000 UTC View Post