The Holiday Ends, and the Newlyweds Reluctantly Part

Time quietly shifted, and in the blink of an eye, it was late August.

The Northern Hemisphere's blazing summer was drawing to a close. The scorching sun had shed July's savage heat, becoming a little gentler and more languid.

Southern California's evening breeze remained mild and warm. Palm trees swayed all year round, and the sea breeze was gentle year after year.

But the long honeymoon, private holiday, and reunions with old friends that belonged to Li Yufei and Taylor had finally come to an end.

Over the entire summer, from their grand wedding of the century, to their secluded honeymoon in Tahiti, and then to private gatherings with old friends in Los Angeles.

Li Yufei had completely cast off the pressure of the football pitch, setting aside all the glory and noise of the Football World to devote himself wholeheartedly to Taylor.

He had spent the most relaxed, tender, and carefree period of leisure since the start of his career.

According to the Premier League and the club's original return-to-team regulations, all National Team core players who had participated in the World Cup were entitled to special leave.

Ordinary World Cup heroes were permitted to return a week later, allowing them time to rest and adjust their physical condition and competitive form.

But Li Yufei was the absolute core of the National Team, the greatest contributor to their World Cup triumph, and the number one player in the Football World.

The club's senior management and Head Coach Wenger had specifically applied for special treatment just for him, and it had been approved.

He was granted permission to delay his return by a full half-month, receiving an extended break far beyond that of any teammate.

This special treatment was the club's recognition of his supreme contributions and its utmost appreciation