4 I Will Take Him to the Hospital: The Game Plan

This is Li Zhengyong's signature move and his go-to strategy.

Ye Chen has devoted the most time to studying this approach.

Li Zhengyong's game plan is simple yet brutal: step into the ring and overwhelm his opponent with bone-crushing punches within moments.

It's hard to deny his fists—they're quick, precise, and pack a serious wallop.

When Ye Chen first hit the simulation ring, he faced stinging defeats.

Knockouts? Oh, he's had a few of those.

But now? He's adapted to the rhythm and can outmaneuver his opponents in lightning-fast exchanges.

In this moment, a subtle detail from Li Zhengyong catches his eye.

Every time Li prepares to unleash a heavy strike, he instinctively purses his lips.

Moreover, there's a brief vulnerability in his defense when he's on the attack.

Ye Chen has scrutinized Li Zhengyong's techniques closely.

"Just as I thought, we've got a game plan ready," he realized.

Whether it's a clinch or a knockout punch, Li purses his lips as if to signal himself—time to go all in.

It's a psychological cue, much like legendary fighter Diamond, who often adjusts his gear on the court, subconsciously priming himself for action.

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Night falls.

After an intense training session, Ye Chen sprawls on his bed, phone in hand, ready to drift into sleep.

Yet, the simulation space is still buzzing with sparring.

Scrolling through his feed, he stumbles upon fight predictions from established analysts.

It's both shocking and predictable—everyone expects him to lose.

Their supposed routes to defeat vary: some see him knocked out; others speculate a TKO or even a surrender.

No matter the prediction, they all agree: he won't last past the first round.

Ye Chen shakes his head, bemused, ready to set his phone down. After all, there's a big match tomorrow night.

Just then, he sees an interview clip featuring Lin Long.

In the clip, Lin dons protective gear, visibly tense.

Reporter: "Lin Long, it must be tough facing retirement from such a pivotal match due to injury, right?"

Lin Long: "It is indeed a shame. Li Zhengyong is incredibly strong—he's the toughest opponent I've faced. I wanted to settle the score and fight for our team, but sadly…"

Lin Long sighs, disappointment etched across his face.

Reporter: "And what about Ye Chen? He's been your sparring partner leading up to this fight. What are your thoughts on him?"

Lin Long: "He did help me prepare, always the first to hit the training hall. But let's face it—a sparring partner can never compare to a seasoned fighter. The gulf is too wide."

He pauses, weighing his words.

"Li Zhengyong and I have both battled in numerous matches."

Reporter: "Could you elaborate?"

Lin Long hesitates, but the reporter presses on, eager for a juicy detail.

Lin Long takes a deep breath, "It's not that I underestimate sparring partners or lack faith in local talent. But let's be real: I see Li Zhengyong and me as equals. It all boils down to who executes the plan better.

As for Ye Chen... let's just say his odds sit below 10%. No exaggeration here—I've dominated him in our training."

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The video skyrockets to over 200,000 views within hours, racking up 5,000 comments.

[Wow, Brother Long just confirmed it—Ye Chen has no shot!]

[Do we even need to discuss it? Sparring partners are just human targets; their training intensity won't match a pro.]

[I saw the weigh-in. Ye Chen looked like a frail puppy—no chance!]

[As an amateur, I reckon I could take him out easily. Seriously!]

[Lost to the same guy three times straight? Come on. Brother Long, what's going on with your injury?]

[Why didn't they let Yadong fight instead of this Ye Chen? Does Dana have no faith in our Daxia market?]

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The next day dawns.

Although the weigh-in event typically doesn't focus on newcomers like Ye Chen and Li Zhengyong, their popularity demands attention.

Dana arranges for a special interview.

Li Zhengyong is cocky as always, barely mentioning Ye Chen and directing most comments at Zhen Yadong.

He even taunts, "Yadong, I know you'll be watching tonight. I'd love to give you a ride along with Ye Chen."

This statement is sure to incite backlash back home.

But abroad? The response is electric, especially in Kimchi Country, where fans rally behind Li Zhengyong.

Reporter: "Ye Chen, with the match just hours away, how do you respond to Li Zhengyong's comments?"

All eyes and cameras turn to Ye Chen, anticipation thick in the air.

With calm assurance, he addresses the crowd in Daxia dialect: "Tonight marks my debut match. I'm taking this seriously—I'm prepared. Though I'm not usually one to boast, get ready to see him carted off to the hospital."

Then, he switches to English, making sure the fighting world hears him loud and clear.

Silence lingers as fans across the globe process Ye Chen's bold declaration.

A silent standoff ensues as he and Li Zhengyong lock eyes—a classic showdown pose.

Li Zhengyong tries to muscle his way into Ye Chen's space, ready for a taunt, only to be halted by the imposing figure of Bai Dana.

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Night arrives.

Ye Chen stands backstage, adrenaline surging for his imminent entrance.

Thanks to both his and Li Zhengyong's popularity in China, Dana has elevated them to a prime slot—just ahead of the co-main event.

An unheard-of opportunity for newcomers.

As the penultimate match approaches, Ye Chen warms up alone, feeling the excitement build.

Moments later, the staff enters, ready to wrap his wristbands and usher him into the spotlight.