"You bastard, you're forcing my hand!"
Director Zhu cursed under his breath.
The two assistants glanced at each other, neither daring to speak.
In all the years since Director Zhu had taken office, he'd always been the one to pressure others. No one had ever dared to pressure him—Wang Yi was the first.
After venting under his breath for more than ten minutes, Director Zhu finally calmed down.
Half an hour later, he finally said to Zhang Renshi, "Go tell Director Gong to replace He Xiaoxi on the roster with Pang Bo."
He practically ground his teeth as he said the last two words.
Zhang Renshi nodded. "I'll take care of it right away."
He understood, too, that since Director Zhu had taken office, Wang Yi was the first tough nut he'd come across—and one he couldn't crack at all.
If he tried to overpower him with talent, Wang Yi had the ability, and they had to rely on him.
If he tried to buy him off with money or women, just look at the guy. Did he seem short of either?
Still, Zhang Renshi knew Director Zhu had ways to deal with Wang Yi, and that he wouldn't let this matter go just like that.
It just wasn't the right time yet.
At nine the next morning, Director Gong called all the players back to the Training Hall.
He also sent Coach Wang to find Wang Yi.
Wang Yi was still in the weight room. When Coach Wang came to see him, he looked excited, but also a little worried.
"Wang Yi, your plan worked. Pang Bo can make the National Team."
"But you might have trouble down the road."
Wang Yi nodded. He felt neither happy nor worried.
He'd known all along that Director Zhu would eventually give