Scenario:任轻舟所在的跨国公司每年会奖励表现出色的团队去国外旅游，任轻舟带领的团队在前三个季度创下新高，特被奖励去泰国旅游。但出发前一天，任轻舟收到一封匿名邮件，提醒不要和泰国队踢比赛，对方设置了陷阱。被蒙在鼓里的任轻舟这才知道张元霸（任轻舟同事兼好友）原来偷偷约了一场比赛。张元霸偷偷和泰国分公司约了一场足球友谊赛，因为听说泰国分公司的小领导阿含莱平时对中国员工百般刁难，张元霸想在球场上为同胞们出一口恶气。阿含莱爽快的答应了比赛。任轻舟将邮件给张元霸看，张元霸不以为然，认为是心理战。等到了泰国，阿含莱盛情款待任轻舟和他的团队，完全不像是传闻中的恶霸小人形象。等到任轻舟等人放松警惕，阿含莱露出来他的真面目，他宣布原来的五人制足球不算数，真男人就要踢十一人制，否则就不踢。只带了7个人的张元霸没辙，只能硬着头皮接战，想着找泰国分公司的中国同胞借点人来踢比赛，可没想到中国队的精锐都被阿含莱抽调外地出差了。张元霸最终还是凑齐了11个人，可是成员能力都不行，而且11个人里面，有两个是门将。张元霸想请任轻舟帮忙踢比赛，以任轻舟的能力，只要他上场，大概率就能拿下比赛，可是任轻舟只想休息。最终在张元霸的软磨硬泡下，任轻舟只答应了去现场观战助威。第二天，球队来到比赛现场，结果赫然发现张元霸居然请了两个泰国超级联赛的职业球员。比赛开始，中国队想趁泰国队没进入状态，打他们一个措手不及，先进一个球再说。可是队伍实力确实参差不齐，磨合也不够，最后的射门偏的离谱。至此，中国队的攻势结束了，泰国队在两名外援的带领下，连进4球结束了上半场。半场比分中国队0比4落后泰国队，中国球员士气低下。张元霸还是把任轻舟请出山，所有人不相信中国队能有一丝机会。结果没想到任轻舟有着一打五的能力，仅仅十分钟就扳回两球，在比赛结束前，打入第五球，绝杀比赛。球员们非常高兴，任轻舟的出色表现也被场边观战的切尔西传奇球探德维瑟挖掘，想将他招揽至英超豪门切尔西。
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任轻舟所在的跨国公司每年会奖励表现出色的团队去国外旅游，任轻舟带领的团队在前三个季度创下新高，特被奖励去泰国旅游。但出发前一天，任轻舟收到一封匿名邮件，提醒不要和泰国队踢比赛，对方设置了陷阱。被蒙在鼓里的任轻舟这才知道张元霸（任轻舟同事兼好友）原来偷偷约了一场比赛。张元霸偷偷和泰国分公司约了一场足球友谊赛，因为听说泰国分公司的小领导阿含莱平时对中国员工百般刁难，张元霸想在球场上为同胞们出一口恶气。阿含莱爽快的答应了比赛。任轻舟将邮件给张元霸看，张元霸不以为然，认为是心理战。等到了泰国，阿含莱盛情款待任轻舟和他的团队，完全不像是传闻中的恶霸小人形象。等到任轻舟等人放松警惕，阿含莱露出来他的真面目，他宣布原来的五人制足球不算数，真男人就要踢十一人制，否则就不踢。只带了7个人的张元霸没辙，只能硬着头皮接战，想着找泰国分公司的中国同胞借点人来踢比赛，可没想到中国队的精锐都被阿含莱抽调外地出差了。张元霸最终还是凑齐了11个人，可是成员能力都不行，而且11个人里面，有两个是门将。张元霸想请任轻舟帮忙踢比赛，以任轻舟的能力，只要他上场，大概率就能拿下比赛，可是任轻舟只想休息。最终在张元霸的软磨硬泡下，任轻舟只答应了去现场观战助威。第二天，球队来到比赛现场，结果赫然发现张元霸居然请了两个泰国超级联赛的职业球员。比赛开始，中国队想趁泰国队没进入状态，打他们一个措手不及，先进一个球再说。可是队伍实力确实参差不齐，磨合也不够，最后的射门偏的离谱。至此，中国队的攻势结束了，泰国队在两名外援的带领下，连进4球结束了上半场。半场比分中国队0比4落后泰国队，中国球员士气低下。张元霸还是把任轻舟请出山，所有人不相信中国队能有一丝机会。结果没想到任轻舟有着一打五的能力，仅仅十分钟就扳回两球，在比赛结束前，打入第五球，绝杀比赛。球员们非常高兴，任轻舟的出色表现也被场边观战的切尔西传奇球探德维瑟挖掘，想将他招揽至英超豪门切尔西。
Ren Qingzhou
He is the leader of a team at a multinational company. He is determined, resourceful, and competitive. Ren discovers an anonymous email warning him about a football match against the Thai team. Despite the warning, he decides to lead his team to Thailand. Upon arrival, he uncovers a scheme by Zhang Yuanba to challenge the Thai team. Ren's exceptional football skills are revealed when he helps his team win against all odds. His dedication to his job and personal ambitions are evident as he navigates through corporate politics and unexpected football challenges.
A Han Lai
He is the leader of the Thai branch of the multinational company. He is ambitious, manipulative, and opportunistic. A Han Lai welcomes Ren and his team to Thailand but reveals a hidden agenda when they agree to play a match. He exploits the situation to gain leverage over Ren and his colleagues, using their cultural sensitivities to further his own interests. His true nature as a bully is exposed as he attempts to humiliate the Chinese team through racial stereotypes and inferior playing conditions.
Devisser
He is a renowned coach from Chelsea FC in the English Premier League. He is observant, charismatic, and ambitious. Devisser discovers Ren Qingzhou's exceptional football skills during a match in Thailand and attempts to recruit him for Chelsea. His keen eye for talent drives his persistence despite initial rejections from Ren and his team. Devisser sees an opportunity to enhance Chelsea's roster with Ren's unique abilities and remains hopeful of securing him for future training sessions.
Ren Qingzhou's team from Shanghai No. 1 Institute had been leading in all aspects throughout the first three quarters of the year.
As per their company's convention, they were awarded a trip abroad.
After some discussion, they decided on Thailand.
The day before their departure, I received an anonymous email warning me not to play a match against the Thai team.
The email stated that they had set a trap and that it would be impossible for us to win.
Upon seeing the email, I was utterly perplexed, and it suddenly occurred to me that it might be the work of my colleague and friend, Zhang Yuanba.
He then reluctantly confessed that he had arranged for a football match with the Thai branch.
The reason lies in the rumors surrounding Ah Hanlai, the leader of the Thai subsidiary, who has gained notoriety for his discrimination against Chinese employees.
Zhang Yuanba wanted to give them a lesson and teach them a lesson.
Regarding this email, he laughed and said it was merely a psychological tactic, aimed at unsettling our mindset before the competition.
He asked me what my thoughts were.
"I told him I had no thoughts on the matter; this was his competition, and it had nothing to do with me."
He also mentioned that the company's president, Mr. Zhang, was very pleased with our performance and wanted us to participate in the match.
Zhang Yuanba, growing anxious about my reluctance to join the match, explained that Mr. Li, who manages company relationships, fully supports this friendly game.
He said that the team-building trip to Thailand during a tough period for the company was meant to boost morale and foster unity among employees.
I listened as he elaborated on Mr. Li's perspective: "This is an excellent opportunity to strengthen ties between branches."
I sit in the hotel lobby, sipping a cold drink, watching Zhang Yuanba pace nervously.
He keeps glancing at me, hoping I'll change my mind about the match.
The rest of our team lounges nearby, chatting and laughing, unaware of the tension between us.
Zhang Yuanba approaches again, pleading for my participation, citing the team's morale and the company's expectations.
I firmly reiterate my stance, emphasizing my need for rest.
He sighs, defeated, and walks away to organize the team without me.
I watch as our group exits the airport terminal, scanning for Chu Peng's familiar face among the crowd.
Instead, a slim Thai man in a crisp suit approaches us, introducing himself as A Han Lai's assistant.
He explains Chu Peng's absence with rehearsed politeness, citing "unforeseen obligations" that require his attention.
Something feels off about his explanation, but the other team members don't seem to notice, eager to pile into the waiting van with their luggage.
As we drive through Bangkok's busy streets toward the hotel, I pull out my phone and try calling Chu Peng.
No answer.
I approach Ahanlai's assistant in the hotel lobby after our team settles in.
He's typing on his laptop at a corner table, deliberately avoiding eye contact.
When I sit down across from him, he shifts uncomfortably but maintains his polite smile.
I ask directly about Chu Peng's whereabouts, noting how unusual it is for our liaison to miss greeting an important team from headquarters.
The assistant's smile falters as he fumbles through another excuse about urgent business meetings.
"Look," I say, leaning in closer, "we both know something's not right here. What's really going on?"
The assistant's face shows a flicker of relief before he regains his composure.
"Please, Mr. Li, you must understand—"
"Mr. Li!"
We both turn to see A Han Lai striding toward us, wearing an expensive suit and a practiced smile.
He extends a hand, and I stand up from the table, maintaining my composure despite my growing suspicions.
"A pleasure to finally meet you in person," A Han Lai says in perfect Mandarin.
"I trust you've settled into your rooms comfortably?"
"Yes, thank you," I reply, shaking his hand firmly.
"We appreciate the hospitality."
A Han Lai beams with pride.
"Tonight, we have prepared a special welcome dinner for your team. Please, come with me."
He leads us toward the grand ballroom, where traditional Thai dancers and musicians are already performing.
The room is filled with the aroma of exotic spices and delicacies.
A Han Lai gestures for us to follow him to the table where our teammates are already seated.
"We have prepared an exquisite selection of dishes for you," he explains, listing off rare delicacies like bird's nest soup and abalone.
As our teammates gather their belongings and follow A Han Lai into the ballroom, I notice his assistant quickly slipping away during the commotion.
I quietly follow the assistant, determined to uncover the truth.
