After changing, players would have 20 minutes to warm-up. It was a chance for both teams to show off in front of everyone.
A banner that read, "The 15th National High School Championship: Luoyang Regional Qualifiers - Chenguang High School Soccer Tournament" stood above the stands, swaying with the wind.
There was an incessant assortment of sounds from the seats, climaxing as the two teams stepped out for their warm-up.
Xie Yu gingerly stepped on the grass carpet, afraid of ruining it.
"Wow! So soft! It's just like a mattress!"
"Tut, tut! Such glistening greenness! It's so easy on the eyes!"
"We won't have to be afraid of hurting ourselves from flying tackles when we play on this surface, right? No wonder there are so many exciting angles in professional matches! It won't hurt even if a player falls!"
"Look! You can lift it up!"
"Don't touch it! Put it back! You can't pay for it even if you sell yourself!"