Life Changes on the Soccer Field - Chapter 15

Chapter 15: University Soccer League

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Advisor’s Office.

The advisor said, “Our Anxi City’s University Soccer League is about to begin. Our school wants to create a special social media section for the soccer team. You’ll be responsible for this, Xia Mengyin, right?”

Xia Mengyin said, “Me? Will it be similar to the publicity on our school’s social media account? For instance, when there’s a competition, I’ll write a report, interview our players, and interact with them?”

The advisor replied, “That’s right. This year, soccer is very important to Anxi City, so you should do your best to post more updates. Also, we will interact with Anxi City’s professional teams in the future.”

Xia Mengyin said, “Wow, really? I actually quite like the players from Anxi City Club.”

She only went to the stadium to watch the games, but she had never come in contact with professional players before. Even though her mother was related to the club, she had never used this relationship before.

The advisor said, “Do it well. There will definitely be a chance to interview these players later.”

Xia Mengyin said, “That’s great. I will do my best.”

The advisor also told her that if she did not have enough manpower, she could gather the students in her class. This meeting would be considered as an internship in the school and could deduct the corresponding credits.

Of course, Xia Mengyin first thought of her roommates.

In the end, Wang Yiyi became the camerawoman who specialized in recording small videos as she had a sports camera. Lin Yunai became the video editor who specialized in creating emojis for the team members and some interesting videos. As for Zhang Yu, she became the statistical analyst and hotspot analyst. She was also in charge of the situational updates for the competition. It was only because she was lazy and wanted a free position. As for Xia Mengyin, she was the photographer, as well as post-match report and overall planner.

Her roommates knew that Xia Mengyin was the one who was serious most of the time. They would only help her occasionally.

…

Xia Mengyin said, “Don’t you girls think that we are still lacking a role?”

Wang Yiyi said, “Lacking a role? There’s nothing we can do even if we are. We’re going to be in our fourth year soon. Everyone is looking for their own internships, unlike our dormitory. Haha.”

Lin Yunai said, “I feel like we’re lacking a person to appear on screen, but… I guess it won’t be easy to find a suitable person.”

Xia Mengyin said, “Yes, I have the same feeling as you. Actually, I have a candidate, Wang Xinyue.”

Zhang Yu replied, “Stop, stop. Your relationship with Wang Xinyue is so ordinary, she definitely won’t be willing.”

Xia Mengyin said, “That’s true, and since she already got the internship opportunity from the soccer media, she definitely won’t have the time.”

Lin Yunai said, “I heard that she got the chance but didn’t go.”

Xia Mengyin was stunned. “What? There’s only one spot in the entire school. She got it but didn’t accept it. What the hell?”

Lin Yunai pouted. “Who knows?”

Xia Mengyin said, “Alright, I’ll ask her if she’s willing to appear on screen for us. After all, asking won’t hurt.”

…

Xia Mengyin sent Wang Xinyue a message. “I heard you didn’t go for your internship.”

Wang Xinyue said, “Yes, I realized that I’m not suitable for this position at all.”

Xia Mengyin was shocked. This was such a good opportunity. She didn’t even pass the initial screening of her resume, but the other party said that it wasn’t suitable and directly rejected the offer.

Xia Mengyin said, “Okay then. Actually, I’m looking for you because the school’s soccer team is going to participate in the University Soccer League. I will be doing reports on the team and I need someone to appear on screen for us. After all, your temperament is good, so you will be very suitable.”

Wang Xinyue was rather happy to hear her say this on the other end of the phone, but when she thought about it again, she felt annoyed. It had been almost three years, and every time she was in the publicity department, Xia Mengyin’s limelight had surpassed hers. Xia Mengyin was always the one who wrote the script, and Xia Mengyin’s opinions were never-ending, always giving her suggestions. Even though Wang Xinyue was the one who appeared on screen, and she was the one who was in the limelight, the people behind the scenes all approved of Xia Mengyin, so she felt dissatisfied.

In particular, on the first day of her internship in the soccer media, the staff there told her, “We saw a previous video of you and thought that you knew football very well. But why does your work seem so off now? I don’t think you’re suitable for us.”

At the thought of this, she stomped her feet in anger and gave up on her own accord.

Thus, Wang Xinyue replied to Xia Mengyin, “I don’t really understand.”

Xia Mengyin said, “It’s okay, you just need to introduce or interview them. I’ll help you write in advance, you just need to appear beautiful on screen. Oh right, there are credit awards for this.”

Wang Xinyue thought about it and realized that she was indeed lacking credits. Hence, she agreed. “Okay, deal. But every time I appear on screen, you have to be the one carrying the equipment.”

Seeing how straightforward Wang Xinyue was, Xia Mengyin was a little astonished. “No problem, it’s a deal.”

…

There were only eight teams participating in Anxi City’s Summer University Soccer League, because some schools did not have a soccer team. Anxi City Sports University was the only sports school. Le’an University and Hangyu University were new this year. Their standards were unknown, and Anxi City Sports University had never played them before.

After Lu Ang checked the information, he came to the conclusion that this seemingly amateur competition might not be easy. Moreover, the school’s soccer team had 25 members including him, which was a big list. However, the competition only needed 11 people, and he only had half a chance of participating.

Although he had experience in competitions, there were a few people on the school’s soccer team who played well. He was still recovering and could not afford to relax.

On another Sunday off, Captain Wu Youming sent a message. “Lu Ang, do you still live outside school?”

Lu Ang was watching the replay of the match and studying the play styles.

Lu Ang replied, “Yeah, I rented a one-bedroom apartment outside of school.”

Wu Youming said, “Since you’ve already joined the soccer team for such a long time, why don’t you go back to school and stay with us so that you can deepen your relationship with your team members? The University Soccer League is about to begin. After all, we’re in our third year and you’re in your first year. We don’t usually go to class together. Other than the training time in the team, we still don’t interact much.”

Lu Ang had yet to reply. He was in a difficult position. If he moved to the school and lived there, wouldn’t it be troublesome if he was exposed? If they knew that he was Lu Ang, wouldn’t it be the same as when he played in the Youth Soccer League? What if they felt that he was putting up a facade?

He was caught in a dilemma, but once the competition started, there would inevitably be times when he needed to take off his glasses, and he would still be exposed.

Actually, after interacting with them for a while, the members of the soccer team were not bad. It was especially so for the captain, Chang Yu, and Ai Wu. Everything was within his acceptable range.

Furthermore, Xia Mengyin was indeed close to them, so after she got together with them, the chances of him eating with Xia Mengyin in the cafeteria during the week increased greatly.

However, Lu Ang still hesitated.