Football: I can see player entries.

Chapter 27 Academic Master

After obtaining their contact information, Li Yanqing left first.

If he were to poach players directly here, he feared he wouldn't be able to leave the youth training camp alive.

The two little ones were very alert. After receiving the call, they initially suspected it was a scam, but after checking the news from abroad, they immediately became excited.

Wouldn't it be much better to play in the Championship than to stay here and slowly waste away?

The group met at a restaurant, and the moment Sun Yan saw Li Yanqing, he immediately jumped up.

"It really is you! Coach Li Yanqing!"

"Help Burton Albion go from last place to avoid relegation in the final month!"

This experience might not be considered top-tier abroad, but in China, which coach has achieved such a feat?

Even those who coach abroad are few and far between.

"Of course it's me, that's already been proven."

Li Yanqing sized up the two children for a while. Not bad, they both seemed to be in good physical condition.

But the two little ones didn't come alone; behind them was a girl wearing a sun hat and sunglasses.

Are you their guardian?

“I’m not exactly a guardian. I’m Sun Yan’s cousin, and I’m a football channel anchor.”

Although the girl was covered up very well, you could still tell that she was even more excited than the two little ones.

“It’s a coincidence that the show I’m doing this month is Burton Arena.”

"You know what? The moment we secured our place in the league, I almost became your fan!"

"Thank you." Li Yanqing nodded, then his expression turned somewhat strange.

It's strange that the story of a local coach leading a team to a miraculous survival in the Championship didn't become popular.

The two kids didn't know, and even Coach Wang didn't know about it.

"Don't be surprised, my show was targeted and couldn't be broadcast." The girl shrugged and looked at the two little ones with some helplessness.

"That's just how the environment is, that's how I am, that's how they are, it's so tough."

"It's alright, I've already shown up, haven't I?" Li Yanqing smiled, and then quickly took out two contracts.

Currently, Burton Albion does not have a manager. Contract matters are decided by Li Yanqing and Chris, and in the end, they just need to be signed by Robinson.

"I want to sign both of these kids. I'm confident I can develop them into top-tier stars."

"Don't worry about the penalty for breach of contract, we will handle it."

“We believe in you, Coach Li!” The girl nodded and held up one finger.

"However, I have a condition, no, it's not really a condition."

"It's a request!"

"Tell me about it." Li Yanqing thought the other party was still worried about sending the child abroad, but the girl's words completely surprised him.

"If you just sign those two, I'll be all alone as a young person in the country."

"Why don't you sign it too?"

"Data analysis is one of my specialties..."

"Isn't this a bit inappropriate?" Li Yanqing thought carefully for a moment, and it seemed that no team had a female data analyst.

If the other party is a nutritionist, he wouldn't mind signing a contract with them as well.

"As far as I know, you don't have your own team yet, right?"

The girl had already guessed that Li Yanqing would react this way, but she didn't intend to give up and instead began to explain.

"No matter what, you always need some familiar people around you, such as scouts, data analysts, translators, etc."

"You can test me on data analysis anytime. Also, I can act as a translator; besides Chinese and English, I speak Spanish, Portuguese, and Latin..."

Li Yanqing was stunned. The other party was actually a top student?

Even though I live in the UK, it took me several years to learn English before I could communicate normally.

In terms of learning, she is far superior to me. However, why would someone like her want to come and be a data analyst by my side?

It's such a waste of talent, all for these two little ones?

He doesn't believe it!

Faced with Li Yanqing's question, the girl remained silent this time, only speaking after a long while. "If I said I really admire you, would you believe me?"

Li Yanqing shook his head decisively.

"Okay, actually I have cancer and I don't know how much longer I have to live."

"In this final period of time, I want to do some things that will be memorable."

"As a passionate fan, what could be more memorable than witnessing the birth of legendary players?"

"Following you is always closer to them than staying here and broadcasting live."

"Of course, looking after these two little ones for the elders is also one of the purposes..."

This time, Li Yanqing believed it.

Because when the girl looked at the two little ones, her eyes were full of anticipation, just like her own when she was a child, hoping to one day become a superstar.

This can't be faked, and besides, the other party has no reason to lie to themselves.

She's wrapped herself up so tightly, it seems, because cancer patients shouldn't be exposed to sunlight for extended periods.

He had to admit that she had convinced herself.

He and Chris did all the data analysis work at Burton, so it was good to have someone to help them.

Data analysts can significantly reduce their workload, and with her around, the two little ones won't have too many other ideas.

Considering the other party's situation, if I don't agree, I'll seem a bit unreasonable.

"Okay, I agree."

"We can conduct an assessment. If your abilities are satisfactory, then you will be my data analyst."

"By the way, you still haven't told me your name?"

"My name is Cheng Mengmeng, I'm 23 years old, and single..."

"Alright, alright, we won't check your household registration anymore..."

That evening, the two little ones didn't go back to the club, since they didn't have anything there anyway.

They went directly to Cheng Mengmeng's house, and after Li Yanqing finished her assessment, they could set off for Burton the next day.

As for Li Yanqing, he still needs to find a hotel to stay in for the night.

"Chris, I've found two good young men. I'll send them over soon."

"Also, I'll send you some information; you can ask for prices directly."

"If that doesn't work, just pay the penalty for breach of contract; it's cheap anyway..."

Chris looked quite surprised when he received Li Yanqing's call.

"You found a promising talent so quickly?"

"If this is true, you might as well become a scout."

"It's definitely a better career path than being a coach!"

It's no wonder Chris didn't believe it; Li Yanqing's actions were too swift.

He's only been back in China for a day, and he's already found two young players he's quick to take notice of?

If it were someone else, he would even think that the other person was bringing their own relatives along!

"Chris, I guarantee they'll blow your mind!"

"There's a young man whose talent is no less than Quinn's!"

"Oh, by the way, after they get there, remember to help me settle them in."

"What do you mean? Where are you going next?"

Chris originally thought that Li Yanqing's trip would most likely be fruitless, and that he would have to poach players from other British youth training camps in the end.

But now it seems that this is only his first stop.

"There are many destinations to choose from. Tell Robinson that I only want a transfer fee of one million!"

"That's not excessive, is it?"

"Also, can my travel expenses be reimbursed...?"

Before he could finish speaking, Chris on the other end of the line decisively hung up the phone.

Li Yanqing stared at the blacked-out phone screen, lost in thought.

He knew the club would go through a period of financial hardship, but... surely they wouldn't be unable to pay travel expenses?

If the situation is this tense, we may not be able to buy enough players to meet his needs!