Chapter 0009: The Coward's Accusation (Part Two)

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In the final sentence, Yang Cheng deliberately intensified his tone to demonstrate his recognition of his identity

Yang Cheng glanced at the items in front of him, and he did not even have the desire to open them and see what was written inside

In a single sentence, all the players present were filled with despair, unable to contain their cries of anguish, for they knew that if the training volume doubled without any change in time, it would be tantamount to demanding their lives

Seeing Yang Cheng's reaction, Dielsmit felt somewhat puzzled, "Aren't you going to see what they all have to say?"

I am aware of the bet between you and Reinhardt; he has already explained the latest situation to me. At the same time, he hopes that I will not interfere in your agreement. I respect his decision, as I firmly believe he will win. You should be prepared; you are still young, only 23 years old, lacking experience, but you have a bright future ahead

Yet, in front of Yang Cheng, they truly had not even the slightest bit of power to resist

However... Mr. Dielsmit, if the club can attempt to embrace these changes, I can assure you that I will bring a tremendous surprise to the club and to you

Upon hearing this, Dielsmit was greatly astonished, for the ideas expressed by Yang Cheng and Heifuna were surprisingly the same.

Yang Cheng smiled proudly and said, "This is not gambling, but rather an opportunity. I cannot guarantee what kind of regret you and Kamnitz will feel if you miss this chance!"

If I were to write a complaint letter, I would certainly include my name, as it would demonstrate my determination and lend weight to the letter. However, regrettably, I did not see a name, so I will regard this as a prank, a very boring and foolish prank

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I already know what these complaints are about without even looking at them; they merely state that my training is too harsh, or that I use money to entice these naive children, or that I have offended the fans by driving them out of the training ground

In his speech, Dielsmit expressed immense confidence in Krovna

At this point, Yang Cheng stood up, gazing at Dielsmit with utmost seriousness, and spoke each word deliberately

My purpose in coming to Chemnitz is to hope to showcase what I have learned in my heart. The reason I made a bet with Kreufner is that we have differing views on football, which has nothing to do with East Germany or West Germany. I believe Kreufner thinks the same way; we have a gentleman's agreement that is open and aboveboard

Yang Cheng remained noncommittal regarding this evaluation, which was uncertain whether it was praise or criticism

The chairman's office is located in an old wooden-framed building behind the stadium, which is said to have just moved in. The previous office environment was even worse, which gives an idea of how poor the club's operating conditions are

The chairman of Chemnitz is Stefan Dierksmith, a slightly overweight German man in his fifties. He is considered old because a man in his fifties with completely white hair and a rather poor demeanor appears lifeless, much like the Chemnitz club itself.

It is evident that Dielsmit is a commendable elder. At least from his words, Yang Cheng perceives a sense of concern. Although he feels somewhat indignant about being deemed certain to lose, he does not blindly dismiss this concern related to the library.

Mr. Dielsmit, I am very willing to continue working in Chemnitz, at least until this contract expires, but that must be on the premise that the club respects my professionalism. If the club finds my actions inappropriate and forces me to change, I am sorry, but I believe this would be a desecration of the football I hold dear, and I would choose to resign voluntarily

Looking at this group of players, each one of them had their heads bowed, except for Ballack, who held his head high, displaying an expression of fearlessness

I really don't want to, but after hearing this, Yang Cheng suddenly laughed and said, "I feel very sorry, Mr. Dielsmit, I have great respect for you, respect for Kamnitz, and even more respect for the traditions of the people here, but I am a football coach, I am not a preacher, nor am I a savior who attempts to change everything, I am just a football coach"

Yang Cheng stood in front of the players of Team Two, holding a stack of complaint letters that he had brought out from Dielsmit's office, occasionally slapping his thigh with them in hand

Looking at this seemingly aged yet passionate German, Yang Cheng realized for the first time that behind the lifeless facade, there existed a long-suppressed emotion.

At this point, Dielsmit deliberately paused, then took a large stack of documents from the desk behind him and placed it in front of Yang Cheng, saying, "These are all the protests from fans, the objections from players' parents, and the complaint letters submitted by the players in recent days"

Oh my God, can anyone tell me who wrote these complaint letters? Not even a single name is provided, what a bunch of cowards

At this point, Yang Cheng pointed to the large patch of mottled wood wall behind the guest seat and confidently said, "Perhaps what appears on this will be me"

Mr. Dielsmit is seated in the innermost room of this bungalow, which is quite simple and almost devoid of any furnishings. The most striking feature is undoubtedly the large expanse of blank space behind the guest seating in the office, where the wood is somewhat weathered, yet remains completely exposed.

At this moment, Dielsmit was taken aback, and his gaze towards Yang Cheng changed significantly. After a short while, he could only manage a wry smile, saying, "It seems that you are indeed a stubborn and obstinate young man"

You are a very special person, just like Tim, who is a child of Chemnitz. I understand him, but both you and he have made a mistake, which is that you always presume to want the world to revolve around you. In fact, in this world, no matter who is missing, the Earth continues to turn just the same

Yang Cheng was naturally unaware of the conversation between Barak and Paul Bayer at the downtown store during lunch, as he was called to the chairman's office by the staff after taking a brief nap and getting ready for the afternoon training.

When I was elected as the President of Chemnitz, I told myself that I must leave something behind during my term. What I hope to leave the most is a brilliant moment. I wish to transform that moment into a painting or a photograph, frame it, and hang it up.

But in just a moment, Dielsmit shook his head in disappointment, "However, it is regrettable that until now, I have not been able to achieve my wish. Nevertheless, I am confident that Reinhardt will certainly fulfill my desire"

Yang Cheng did not give them a chance to plead, turning around and leaving directly. At that moment, he noticed that behind him stood a middle-aged German man who was clearly not a club staff member.

It is evident that many players in the team felt uneasy upon seeing these complaint letters, speculating how these documents ended up in the hands of the head coach. Could it be that he has gained the heartfelt trust of Mr. Dielsmit?

Yang Cheng merely listened in silence, yet he could not comprehend what Mr. Chairman intended to remind him with these words. Was he trying to convey that Heifuna's position in this club was beyond question? Or was he attempting to dissuade him from pursuing further?

In my view, cowards have no right to complain; the weak do not even have the qualification to resist. You can only endure the situation, so I regret to announce, all you weaklings, that today's training volume will be doubled, with the time remaining unchanged

Complaint letters fell from the sky like snowflakes, covering more than half of the training ground

After speaking, Yang Cheng turned to leave, but before departing, he took the stack of complaint letters from the table

Yang Cheng shook his head, "I don't want to, because if I had that kind of free time, I would prefer to return to the training ground. This way, I can at least impart more knowledge to my players during the time spent reviewing these materials, helping them perform better in upcoming matches."

30 minutes later, before the training begins

He is not the kind of person who acts impulsively in his youth, without discerning right from wrong

Many people have advised me to hang a painting here or simply repaint the place, but I have not done so. Do you know why?" Diels Smith, upon seeing Yang Cheng walk into the office and take a seat, stared blankly at the weathered wood and asked with a smile.

Dielsmit was taken aback for a moment, but soon he burst into laughter, and there was an added sense of approval in his gaze towards Yang Cheng. "Is this your way of forcing me into a gamble that I am not particularly willing to engage in?"

As he watched him leave, Dielsmit was not only shocked by Yang Cheng's confidence but also inexplicably curious to see what this seemingly arrogant Chinese young man could bring to the lifeless city of Chemnitz

I know that both you and Tim are capable and thoughtful young individuals, but this is Chemnitz, a former East German city. The people here have their own set of traditions and codes of order. If you wish to continue living here, you must adapt well to the local environment. Tim has been doing quite well in this regard

It is no wonder that in the minds of the East Germans, Koffner is synonymous with the highest level of coaching, as he led Dresden to win the double championship in the East German league in his first season as a coach, earning him the title of the best coach in East Germany

It is estimated that if one is not a fan familiar with the German league, about eight or nine out of ten would not be able to pronounce the name of this club, Chemnitz

Yang Cheng lifted the stack of complaint letters with his right hand, glanced at the first page, which bore no name, turned to the second page, and still found no name. He flipped through several pages in one go, all of which were devoid of names.

Yang Cheng shook his head; he was not familiar with this club or this person, neither before his journey nor now

Despite the dismal coaching record of Kröner in the Bundesliga after the reunification of East and West Germany, the stubborn East Germans still have confidence in him, believing that he will eventually regain his former glory

While speaking, Yang Cheng even threw the complaint letter in his hand into the air without even glancing at it.