On February 22nd, Ye Chen made history by scoring five goals in a single match, shaking the entirety of Europe and stunning the football world.

The news went viral for three straight days, dominating headlines and igniting heated discussions. Ye Chen's name was suddenly known to millions, marking the rise of a new football phenomenon.

But just sixteen days later, Lionel Messi delivered a similarly astounding performance! The football world erupted once again.

If Ye Chen's achievement was comparable to a nuclear explosion, then Messi's was a thermonuclear detonation—his global influence far outshining Ye Chen's.

Naturally, this created a moment of discomfort for another top player, Cristiano Ronaldo. While Ronaldo had initially been shocked and envious of Ye Chen's feat, Messi's equivalent accomplishment ignited a competitive fire within him.

However, achieving such a feat isn't easy. It requires the perfect blend of timing, skill, and opportunity. Unless Ronaldo were to miraculously gain access to some sort of "system," the odds were slim. And no, the world isn't big enough for two "Football God Systems."

Ye Chen had even asked his system about it, and the answer was definitive: Ronaldo's efforts alone wouldn't suffice. Moreover, the schedules didn't favor him; Real Madrid's match against CSKA Moscow was on the 14th, while Dortmund's game against Inter Milan was on the evening of the 13th.

March 11th

Dortmund faced Augsburg away. Ye Chen wasn't even included in the matchday squad. Meanwhile, South Korean media had hyped the game as an "Asian Summit" between Ye Chen and Koo Ja-cheol, only to awkwardly cancel the narrative when neither player made the lineup.

With key players missing, Dortmund managed only a 0-0 draw. Klopp expressed frustration in the post-match press conference, criticizing the scheduling inflexibility of the football association. Preparing for a Champions League match on the 13th while playing a league match on the 11th seemed unreasonable to him.

While Klopp wasn't satisfied with the players' performance, he acknowledged the challenges of missing key players like Ye Chen, Lewandowski, and Kagawa. Dortmund's lackluster offense was understandable under the circumstances, especially as the younger stars like Sadio Mané and Kevin De Bruyne were still developing.

Despite the draw, Dortmund immediately boarded a chartered flight to Milan for their Champions League clash. When the suited-up Dortmund squad arrived at the airport, their stylish appearance caused quite the stir. Some clueless bystanders even mistook them for a grand opening of a high-end spa, jokingly asking for contact information.

Ye Chen, walking at the center of the group, was instantly recognized by waiting fans. After all, he was the man who had scored five goals and provided an assist against Inter Milan in their previous encounter.

But was he greeted with admiration? Not quite.

"You yellow-skinned *, you ruined our team!"

"Get out of Italy, you Chinese scum!"

"Fk you!"

Some fans held up insulting signs, blaming Ye Chen for their team's woes. After losing 6-0 to Dortmund, Inter Milan's manager had been sacked, and their fans were in no mood to welcome Ye Chen.

Despite the verbal abuse, Ye Chen remained composed. He couldn't help but think: You're insulting the Chinese now, but do you realize your club's next owner will also be Chinese? You'll be begging them for investments soon enough.

With security ensuring their safety, the Dortmund team boarded their bus to the hotel. Dortmund's preparations for the Champions League were meticulous, including a rented training ground for pre-match warm-ups.

After a brief rest at the hotel, Klopp assembled the team for training. Meanwhile, he inspected the pitch at San Siro and held a pre-match press conference. As the saying goes, football is modern warfare, and every detail must be accounted for.

In their hotel room, Shinji Kagawa noticed Ye Chen's calm demeanor and tried to console him.

"Ye-kun, don't let those Italian hooligans get to you. Forget about it."

Ye Chen shrugged. "I'm not angry."

"You're too calm! You must be angry. Don't worry—tomorrow, I'll pass the ball to you. Score another five goals and teach them a lesson!"

Ye Chen chuckled. Another five goals? Let's not get ahead of ourselves.

Back to the system.

Ye Chen had nearly forgotten about the rewards from his last international friendly.

"Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing the task with an S-Class rating. Rewards doubled! You've received a Golden Chest!"

"Ding! You've also received 200 points for your performance against Mainz."

Ye Chen's points soared to 780. Opening the Golden Chest, he unlocked an S-Class skill: Ronaldinho's Elastico (Flip-Flap) move.

Ye Chen's eyes widened. First Messi, now Ronaldinho? Could Ronaldo's "Elastico Chop" be next?

The Elastico, first introduced by Brazilian legend Rivellino, was popularized and perfected by Ronaldinho. With this move in his arsenal, Ye Chen's dribbling skills had reached new heights.

So, was Ye Chen really unaffected by the insults? Observant fans who reviewed airport footage might have noticed a subtle clue...