Time is moving forward neither fast nor slow, and June is here in a blink of an eye.
Li Can was studying the high school math Olympiad questions, while Li Jingyao was writing the simulation paper.
"In yesterday's monthly exam, what was your grade rank?"
"30." Li Jingyao was a little proud, "With my score, I will definitely be in the next class at the end of the semester."
"This is a good thing."
Li Can pouted, stopped the pen in his hand, tilted his head and looked at Li Jingyao, "Then let's make a bet."
"Yeah, okay."
Li Jingyao stared at Li Can with a smile on her face, "What are you betting on? I can't pass your test anyway."
"Of course." Li Can thought for a while, "How about the top 20?"
"The top 20?!"
Li Jingyao looked surprised, "It's a bit difficult! What if I win?"
"you say."
"I said?" A smirk appeared on Li Jingyao's face, and she kept looking at Li Can, "Then if I get into the top 20, then you will agree to me a condition. If I fail to get in, I will agree to you a condition. "
"Can."
Li Can nodded.
"A gentleman's words."
"It's hard to chase a horse."
Li Jingyao suddenly felt motivated to fight. She leaned down and began to answer questions frantically. There are still about 20 days before the exam, just these 20 days. It’s enough for Li Jingyao to advance by more than ten places!
The competition on the school team's side is also completely over, with eight games, six wins, one loss and one draw.
Six wins need no introduction. One draw and one loss were because this result undoubtedly qualified him to participate in the provincial competition. Li Can was defeated after half the game. On the one hand, Li Can can recharge his batteries since he has obtained the qualification. On the other hand, when it comes down to it, many teams are just one win away from qualifying. At this time, the playing style of many teams will be very fierce and they will be easily injured.
However, even if he did not play the two games, Li Can's football level successfully broke through to level 4. In addition to becoming more proficient in football skills, Li Can's long passes, set pieces and 'vision' have also been greatly improved.
In Saturday's training, Li Can was able to score 100% of set kicks within 25 meters of the goal!
"Okay! Very good!"
Teacher Wang was very excited, "When we reach the provincial league, we will use Li Can's set-piece skills as a secret weapon and trump card."
The teammates are also very excited. Li Can only played half of the game and that "one draw and one loss" gave this group of people a little bit of leverage. Now everyone knows that it's not him who is great, but Li Can. Therefore, just pass the ball to Li Can.
Teacher Wang continued: "Training will be suspended during the final period, and everyone will review carefully. I have heard that several people are very poor at studying. Don't wait until your class teacher comes to see me. By then, you may have to quit the school team. "
Many people immediately sighed after hearing this. Li Can was probably the only one in the entire school team who did not have any burden.
Teacher Wang found Li Can, "Li Can, do you have time to tutor them in their studies?"
"Them?" Li Can looked horrified, "I am responsible for more than twenty people by myself?"
"no no."
Teacher Wang shook his head quickly, "Just two people, Peng Wen and Yan Lu."
"Um……"
Li Can looked at Peng Wen and Yan Lu. They were members of the first team, playing midfielder and right-wing back. The cooperation with Li Can is also relatively close on weekdays.
"Okay." Li Can nodded, "Then you can come to see me in the study room of the first year of high school at noon."
Peng Wen and Yan Lu's eyes suddenly lit up, and the people around them were also envious and jealous. Everyone was not good at studying, so why did Li Can only give them a small job?
At noon, Li Jingyao was a little complicated when she heard the news, but she didn't express anything. Peng Wen and Yan Lu are also very low-key, at least on the surface they are really doing it to study.
Li Can is not a good teacher, but everyone is very attentive when learning with him. After all, if Li Can thinks you can't teach him, he will tell you to get lost!
In this way, everyone came to school to study on Saturday. Except for Li Can, everyone's scores are soaring.
During this period, the places for the qualifiers were finally confirmed. Weijing City was Hexi No. 1 Middle School and Weijing Sports School. The only game Hexi No. 1 Middle School lost was to Weijing Sports School.
After the qualification documents were sent to the school office, the principal became a little excited and announced the news during the flag-raising ceremony. At the same time, he called on the students to watch the competition during the summer vacation. If conditions permit, they can also go to the scene to support their school.
But this incident had no impact on Li Can. On the contrary, his teammates were a little confused.
——Soon, the final exam is over.
Li Can stood at the door of the examination room, waiting for Li Jingyao to come out. Li Jingyao happily jogged a few steps and came to Li Can.
"It's still early, let's go eat ice cream! There's a new dessert shop on the corner, and it tastes very good."
"Yes." Li Can nodded and walked out of the teaching building with Li Jingyao. When I was about to leave, I saw Teacher Wang of Physical Education. She shouted to Li Can: "Don't forget to train tomorrow!"
"knew."
Starting from the first day of vacation, the school team will start training. After all, the provincial competition is not as simple as the qualifiers. The thirty-two teams selected from hundreds of schools naturally have their strengths.
The two of them walked to the dessert shop, and Li Jingyao kept holding back what she wanted to say. Li Can looked at Li Jingyao curiously,
"What are you going to do?"
"Why didn't you ask me how I did in the exam?" Li Jingyao looked at Li Can angrily.
Li Can was amused by her appearance, "Okay, how did you do in the exam?"
"Hehe~ I think I did very well in the exam! Really." Li Jingyao suddenly showed a somewhat proud expression, "There must be no problem in the top 20 in age."
"That's what you said~ If you fail the exam, I will spank you."
Li Jingyao's eyes lit up, "Is this a reward or a punishment?"
Li Can: "Huh? Something's wrong with you."
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There are a total of 32 teams from Zhili Province and Shendu City, divided into 8 groups with 4 teams in each group. From each of these 8 groups, 2 teams will be selected to enter the top 16.
The selection process is the group stage.
Each team will play three times in the group stage, with three points added for a win, one point added for a draw, and no points added for a loss. In the end, the one with the highest score advances. If there is a tie, it will be a goal difference.
Hexi No. 1 Middle School was assigned to Group D, and the competition venue was the Weijing City Gymnasium.
Those in the same group as Hexi No. 1 Middle School are: Imperial No. 32 Middle School; Zhili Dacheng Sports School; Zhili Yizhou Sports School;
"The Imperial City No. 32 Middle School was the third runner-up last year."
In the gymnasium, Teacher Wang was explaining the opponent's information, "In the top four, the game was once dragged into overtime. And his opponent was also the last champion Yumingtai Royal Middle School. The defensive counterattack in 32 was very It's amazing. Their defender is like a wall, airtight. Li Can, you have to be careful when the time comes. If you can't break through, Li Xianqin, you will..."
"unnecessary."
Li Can sat cross-legged against the wall, chewing gum in his mouth with a look of disdain, "It doesn't matter what his lineup is, it's over if I can't beat him. You just need to pass the ball to me."
Teacher Wang blinked and then laughed, "Okay, let's continue practicing today."
During the more than half a month before the final exam, many people have not played football well. This period is just to restore their previous state. After all, the next first game is to score 32 goals, and the opponent is the strongest in the same group.
This is a fierce battle!
July 1, Wei Jing Gymnasium.
The sports channel of Zhili TV Station has completed the live video recording. The Weijing Stadium, a stadium that can accommodate 50,000 people, is really overqualified for playing this kind of game.
However, it is a provincial competition after all. In addition to school classmates and parents from both sides, there were also many people who liked football who bought tickets and entered the stadium. After all, this is half of the home court of Hexi No. 1 Middle School! When the game was about to start, the number of spectators at the venue had reached 15,000.
Li Can and others were sitting in the locker room, and Teacher Wang gave the final speech!
"In the first game, everyone must be calm. As long as we can play to the level of our usual training, we will have no problem!"
…
"come on, come on, come on!"
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In the stands, Li Can's family was nervously and excitedly waiting for the players to enter the field. At this time, under the guidance of the staff on site, a young but dignified young woman sat beside the three of them. Next to this young woman, there was also a young and beautiful girl.
Xia Yunzhen blinked and waved her hand towards the girl, "Hello, Jingyao."
"Hello, sister." Li Jingyao smiled, and then greeted the confused Xia Yunzhen and Li Qing, "Hello, aunt~"
Xia Yunzhen introduced, "Mom, aunt, she is Li Jingyao, my brother's... classmate."
Xia Yunzhen's pointed introduction made Li Jingyao, who looked calm on the surface, immediately blush and lower her head to look at her shoes.
Li Su smiled and nodded at Xia Shuyue and Li Qing. Compared to Li Jingyao, Li Qing and Li Qing were a little nervous. The biggest leader they have ever seen is their factory director, and now a district director is sitting next to them.
What a bummer.
Li Qing and Xia Shuyue were not good at words to begin with, and now they didn't know what to say.
Fortunately, players from both sides entered the field at this time, suspending this awkward conversation.
"Hello, viewers, this is the first match of Group D of the Zhili District High School Provincial League, which is being broadcast live. Zhili Weijing Hexi No. 1 Middle School plays against Didu 32 Middle School. The competition venue is Weijing Gymnasium. First enter The players are the players from Hexi No. 1 Middle School. Let me read the list of players now, Shao Junya on the 1st; Yan Lu on the 2nd... Li Can on the 7th... Peng Wen on the 10th; Li Xianqin on the 11th; the official announcement According to the data, Hexi No. 1 Middle School used a 433 formation in this game, which is also a very classic offensive formation."
"In the 32 on the other side, Lei Ao is No. 1; Zhu Pe is No. 2; Gu Xiaoman is No. 3... According to official information, 32 is a 532 formation. It is also a common defensive counterattack formation in 32. Relying on this style of play, they made it to the top four last term and narrowly lost to the previous champion Yu Ming Tai Royal High School."
"Okay, now the game officially begins! Hexi No. 1 Middle School serves!"
