Javier responded with a smile, "Thanks for the compliment, Lukaku! You played perfectly on the offensive end too. We're such a great team!"
Su Luo watched the interaction between his teammates and felt proud.
"This is the result of our unity and mutual support. Everyone did their part. We're not just teammates—we're like brothers and sisters."
As the nightclub music started playing, Su Luo led the whole team onto the dance floor.
They celebrated the victory with dancing. The dance floor was filled with their energy, laughter, and wild enthusiasm.
Throughout the night, they basked in the joy and relief that came with winning.
While drinking champagne, they shared funny moments and inside stories from the match.
Su Luo felt that his teammates were growing even closer—using this celebration to shake off the pressure and exhaustion of the game.
They were more than teammates—they were each other's closest friends.
When the lights in the nightclub gradually dimmed and the music began to soften, Su Luo looked around at the joyful smiles and bright eyes of his teammates.
What a beautiful, unforgettable night.
The next morning, Su Luo gently rubbed his forehead and felt an unbearable headache.
He realized he'd probably drunk too much and regretted not pacing himself.
Though the noise and excitement had faded, the aftermath still echoed in his mind.
He staggered up and headed to the kitchen, searching for painkillers to ease his headache.
Navigating through the dim light, he made his way back to his room.
It was quiet and warm, with only the faint glow from the window casting soft shadows around him.
Su Luo took a deep breath, trying to steady his nerves. He closed his eyes, trying to calm down.
But the alcohol still left him dizzy and unfocused.
He frowned, trying to shake off the mental haze and concentrate.
Images from the match flashed through his mind like scattered fragments.
Suddenly, his eyes were drawn to the TV across the room.
The post-match news was still playing faintly, as if waiting for his attention.
He walked slowly toward it. The screen was blurry, but he could hear the reporter excitedly recapping the match.
"...Chelsea's star player Su Luo delivered an outstanding performance and became one of the key reasons behind the team's victory..."
Su Luo was familiar with the word "leader"—someone who steps forward when it matters most.
He took a deep breath, trying to process it all in this hazy mix of happiness and hangover.
But his mind was still a mess—chaotic and disorganized.
He tried to recall some key moments from the game, searching for strategies that could've changed the outcome.
But his thoughts were a blur, and the pain in his head only got worse.
Realizing he needed peace, he looked away from the TV.
He closed his eyes. The room fell into silence again, with only the news playing faintly in the background and his own breathing slowly evening out.
Su Luo opened his eyes and stared at the TV screen. The news host was now loudly announcing the upcoming UEFA European Championship Final.
The host was introducing the strengths and history of the two finalist teams, emphasizing the significance and intensity of the match ahead.
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