Chapter 95: Chinese First Top League Champion?

East Berlin, Hans' House

On match day, Anya had a restless night and got up early, eager to get going.

"Dad, are you ready? Let's go!"

"What's the rush? We still have four hours!"

"Aren't we setting up early today?"

"Don't worry, everything is already arranged. We just need to enjoy the moment."

"But..."

Anya pouted, clearly anxious. Uncle Hans smiled and ruffled her hair.

"Trust me, everything will be fine. Trust the team, trust Su Luo. And why are you wearing a hat indoors?"

"Hmph! I'm going out first!"

Seeing her father so relaxed at such an important moment, Anya left, frustrated.

"Hey! Don't run off, wait for us!" Mrs. Hans called out, worried about her daughter going out alone.

Uncle Hans laughed. "Don't worry, Josephine is with her."

"Su's girlfriend?"

"Yeah, they've become good friends. We got Su's limited edition signed jersey thanks to Anya."

"When are we leaving?" Mrs. Hans asked, still concerned.

"In a bit... I need to use the bathroom first."

"Really? Every time before we go out?"

Like the Hans family, this day held special meaning for all of East Berlin. The game itself—Union Berlin vs. Mainz—was just a regular Bundesliga match. But this game might witness history.

People who usually didn't have time to watch football made sure to free their schedules today. With four hours until kickoff, everyone started heading towards the stadium.

"You and your dad enjoy the game; it's a day he never dreamed of."

"Don't worry, we'll witness it together... Irina, take care of Mom."

"Hurry up, I'm home," Bud's sister urged impatiently.

Bud nodded, hugged his father's portrait, and left with a determined look. On the day the team was promoted to the Bundesliga, he watched the game with his father in heaven. From then on, every home game, they fought together.

"Father, bless the team and help them win."

At that moment, Bud felt a sharp pain in the back of his head. A football had hit him. The kids playing nearby panicked and apologized. Bud reassured them and handed back the ball. Turning to his father's portrait, he suspected the old man had somehow arranged the incident, just as he used to when alive.

Mr. Lehman in the portrait seemed to say, "Doubt the team? We'll win this game for sure!"

Josephine hurried downstairs, spotting Anya waiting. Living closer to her agency, Josephine often stayed at her apartment instead of Su Luo's mansion. She'd returned from Japan that morning, barely slept, and now headed to the stadium with Anya.

This was the most important match of Su Luo's career, and Josephine didn't want to miss it.

"Anya, are you in a hurry? Let's drive."

"Sister JoJo, no driving today. The entrance will be jam-packed. Let's walk!"

"Alright, it's not far."

Arm in arm, the two girls set off towards the stadium. Along the way, more Union Berlin fans in red jerseys joined them, creating a growing procession heading to the Old Forester's Stadium.

"Iron Union! Unyielding!"

"Sing loud! Follow the Iron Union!"

"From East Berlin, we advance!"

"Steel Alliance, side by side!"

Meanwhile, the Mainz team was on their way to the stadium.

The bus stopped suddenly, and head coach Thomas Tuchel was puzzled.

"Why aren't we moving?"

"There's a huge crowd of fans blocking the road."

"What's going on...?"

Tuchel was frustrated. It was supposed to be a regular away game, but it felt like they were just the backdrop for Union Berlin. At the start of the season, he hadn't paid much attention to the newly promoted team. With limited funds and no star players, they seemed insignificant.

Yet, Union Berlin had defied all expectations, defeating top Bundesliga teams. Their main striker, Su Luo, had gone from obscurity to fame, scoring a record-breaking 56 goals in a single season.

Tuchel knew a future superstar like Su Luo couldn't stay with a small team for long.

"Well, I'm moving to Dortmund next season anyway," Tuchel thought, having already agreed to succeed Klopp. He wondered if he could sign Su Luo then...

As fans around the bus sang their team song, the Mainz players woke up.

"Lord! Lord! Lord!"

They looked at the massive crowd of Union Berlin fans chanting for Su Luo, feeling overwhelmed.

At the Old Forester's Stadium, the Union Berlin locker room was buzzing.

The players had finished warming up and were ready to play. Coach Neuhaus looked at his team, feeling a mix of emotions.

At the beginning of the season, the players struggled to come together.

The makeshift lineup performed poorly in the warm-up matches, and Neuhaus was worried. Relegation seemed inevitable.

But now, at the end of the season, they had a chance to win the championship, surpassing Bayern in their first Bundesliga season.

"In theory, it doesn't matter if we lose this game," Neuhaus began.

The players were surprised by his discouraging start, but then he continued.

"But I know you don't want to lose. We're here because you fought to win every game!

"Even in the toughest situations, like against Bayern, you never gave up.

"We must give our all to win this game, no matter what!

"So, take this belief, and go out there to fight!

"In front of all the fans, seize that championship trophy!

"We are the Iron Alliance! We will prove today that the people's team can create miracles!"

"Roar!!"

"Create a miracle!"

Union Berlin players were fired up, ready to fight.

"Today is crucial. If we win, Su Luo will get his first Bundesliga title! This could be the first major championship won by a Chinese player as a key player in a top European league!"

Duan Ye was excited in the CCTV 5 studio. All Chinese fans were ready to witness history.

Before Su Luo, only Dong Fangzhuo had won a top European league title, but his contribution was minimal, with only one game played for Manchester United in the 06/07 season after they had already secured the league.

Many Chinese fans didn't recognize Dong Fangzhuo's Premier League and Champions League titles as significant. Su Luo's potential victory would be different—a core player achieving a genuine win in a top league.

On this day, countless families, schools, and fans in front of screens were eagerly waiting for the game to start.

After shaking hands with the Mainz team and the coin toss, Union Berlin players returned to their positions, ready to fight. The fans in the stands had been singing for over an hour, continuously cheering for their team.

"It's finally starting!" Anya said nervously. Josephine held her trembling hand.

"Don't worry, with Su Luo, it'll be fine," she reassured her.

On the other side of the stands, Erica quietly watched Su Luo on the field.

"Hmph, I didn't expect that I'd come to watch your game live. Su, come on! I want to see you with my own eyes!"

The referee checked his watch. More than 20,000 fans at the stadium did the same, counting down in unison.

"10, 9, 8... 3, 2, 1!"

Beep!

"The game has begun!"

"Welcome, everyone, to the highlight of the 32nd round of the Bundesliga: Union Berlin vs. Mainz at home!"

"Currently, Union Berlin leads Bayern Munich by 8 points. If they win today, Su Luo will secure the Bundesliga championship two rounds ahead of schedule, regardless of Bayern's next game. As newly promoted contenders, they could create a miracle!"

"Su Luo is off to an active start!"

"A shot!!!"

"The ball goes slightly wide!"

"In the first minute, Su Luo showed his determination to win with a high-quality long shot! Today is destined to be extraordinary, a day that will go down in history!"

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