During Lin Feng's time struggling in the B team, the Villarreal First Team's performance, like the calm before a storm, gradually showed signs of collapse.
That period was undoubtedly full of challenges and tests for the Villarreal Club.
In the second leg of the Champions League play-offs, the team failed to find an opportunity to score despite the opponent's tight defense.
Instead, in the final moments of the match, a defensive error allowed the opponent to seize an opportunity and score the winning goal.
Ultimately, the team lost this crucial match 0-1, missing out on this season's Champions League.
The defeat in this match cast a shadow over the entire club.
And in the first round of La Liga, Villarreal again encountered stubborn resistance from promoted team Granada.
Although the team had an advantage on the field, they were unable to convert it into a win.
In the end, both sides shook hands with a 1-1 draw, and the team only earned one point.
This draw undoubtedly poured cold water on a team already in a slump.
The continuous losses and draws made the club's situation extremely tense and oppressive.
The disappointment and anger of the fans surged like a tide, and the media also began to criticize the team.
For a time, Villarreal seemed to become the target of all criticism, and everyone was under immense pressure.
In this atmosphere, Lin Feng also felt an unprecedented sense of urgency.
He knew that he had to adapt to the rhythm and intensity of the Villarreal First Team as quickly as possible to contribute to the team at critical moments.
On the Villarreal First Team's training ground, the oppressive atmosphere was like a heavy cloud, making it hard to breathe.
Smiles were rare on the players' faces, and every training session appeared exceptionally serious and tense.
In this environment, Lin Feng learned of a new challenge: the system prompted him that an achievement called "Making a Mark" was waiting for him to complete.
The requirement for this achievement was to get a chance to play in La Liga.
For Lin Feng, this was a task that was both challenging and exciting.
He understood that to complete this achievement, he had to put in more effort and sweat in training to earn the trust of Head Coach Escribá.
Head Coach Escribá was currently facing immense pressure.
The team's two center-backs, Musacchio and Álvaro González, were out due to injury, forcing him to consider using substitute players in the weekend's match against the Seville Team.
Lin Feng and Pau Torres, these two young players, came into his sights.
Although he knew there was a risk in playing young players, Escribá also understood that their potential and vitality might bring new hope to the team.
Therefore, he decided to closely observe the performance of Lin Feng and Pau Torres in the upcoming training sessions to decide whether to give them a chance to play.
After training, Lin Feng walked out of the training ground, dragging his tired body.
However, as soon as he reached the entrance, he was stopped by a group of agitated fans.
The faces of these fans were filled with anger and disappointment; they held banners and shouted slogans, protesting the team's recent poor performance.
Lin Feng was somewhat flustered by the sudden clamor.
He had never experienced such a scene, and facing the fans' accusations and anger, he felt a bit at a loss.
He tried to explain to the fans, but his voice was drowned out by the angry shouts.
Just then, a luxurious sports car sped up and stopped beside Lin Feng.
The car window rolled down, revealing Pau Torres' anxious face: "Lin Feng, get in quickly!" he shouted.
Lin Feng, as if seeing a savior, quickly got into the car.
Pau Torres hit the accelerator, and the car sped away from the scene like an arrow from a bow.
Through the car window, Lin Feng could still see the angry fans waving their fists in the distance, but their voices gradually faded away.
Sitting in the car, Lin Feng's heart could not calm down for a long time.
He had never thought that the outcome of a match could make fans so angry.
This experience made him deeply realize the significance of every match for the club and the responsibility he bore as a member of the Villarreal First Team.
He began to think about how he should face this responsibility and challenge.
He knew that he could no longer just focus on playing football as before; he needed to train and play even harder to bring more victories and honors to the team.
Only in this way could he be worthy of the fans who supported him and the jersey he wore.
This experience became a significant turning point in Lin Feng's professional career.
It made him better understand his mission and responsibility, and it also strengthened his beliefs and determination.
From then on, he would face every match and challenge with a more mature and steady demeanor.
Lin Feng walked through the bustling streets towards a nearby supermarket.
Sunlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, casting dappled light and shadow on the ground.
His mood was much better than before, as he had temporarily escaped the tension of the training ground and the anger of the fans.
Just as he was about to enter the supermarket, a clear laugh caught his attention.
He turned his head and found that the laughter came from a little boy in a wheelchair.
The little boy was about seven or eight years old, his face radiant with an innocent smile, and his eyes sparkled with curiosity about the world around him.
The little boy's father, Loca, pushed the wheelchair over.
He noticed Lin Feng's gaze and greeted him warmly: "Hello, I am Galio's father.
Galio is an avid Villarreal fan."
Lin Feng smiled and replied: "Hello, my name is Lin Feng, and I am a player for the Villarreal First Team."
Hearing Lin Feng's introduction, Galio's eyes immediately lit up.
He excitedly gripped the armrest of his wheelchair and said with a trembling voice: "Are you… are you really a Villarreal player?
Can I have your autograph?"
Lin Feng gently knelt down, took the notebook and pen Galio handed him, and carefully signed his name.
After signing, he looked up and saw tears glistening in Galio's eyes.
Galio tightly held Lin Feng's hand and said with a choked voice: "Thank you, Brother Lin Feng.
I have always loved Villarreal, but because of my physical condition, I cannot go to the stadium to watch games like other children.
Your autograph means a lot to me, and I will cherish it."
Hearing this, Lin Feng's eyes also welled up.
He gently patted Galio's head and said softly: "Galio, you must be strong.
Although your body may not be the same as other children's, your passion and perseverance are.
I believe that as long as you have a dream in your heart, you will definitely be able to achieve it."
Galio nodded vigorously, a determined expression on his face.
He looked up at Lin Feng and said: "Brother Lin Feng, you must train hard and strive to win a match soon.
I will cheer for you at home!"
This scene moved everyone around them.
Loca walked over and said gratefully to Lin Feng: "Thank you, Lin Feng.
Your encouragement is very important to Galio.
He has always been very self-conscious, but your autograph and encouragement have helped him regain his confidence."
Lin Feng stood up and said with a smile: "You're welcome, Mr. Loca.
I am also very happy to meet a fan like Galio.
His courage and perseverance impress me greatly.
I will train hard and strive to win for the team as soon as possible."
After speaking, Lin Feng turned and walked into the supermarket.
He knew that he was not only fighting for himself but also for the fans who supported and followed him.
He wanted to use his efforts and sweat to win honor and victory for the team and bring joy and hope to the fans.