Starting Sign-In from a Billionaire God-Chapter 1058 - 1057:

Jin Jiufu was drunk, his consciousness unclear, leaving him only able to take a beating. Although Wu Da was conscious, he was still no match for a group alone, and soon lost his ability to resist, being pinned to the ground and beaten.

Wu Da originally tried to protect Jin Jiufu, but he quickly found himself overwhelmed, and after a beating, his own consciousness began to blur.

Yet he would never forget that moment when he felt something slam into his knee. The pain was excruciating, and with a cry of agony, his vision went black and he passed out completely.

At the time, he didn't realize it was that moment that changed his life, causing one of his legs to be crippled.

When Wu Da regained consciousness, he was already lying on a hospital bed.

The nearby crowd had found them lying on the roadside and called the police, then both were sent to the hospital for treatment.

"Wu Da, I'm sorry, we did our best. Your leg is too severely injured, and we can't restore it to its original state. You're unlikely to play football again," the attending doctor said with regret, delivering this bad news to Wu Da.

That day, Wu Da cried for an entire day.

A football genius's bright future was ruined because of a trivial matter, assaulted by a gang of punks! Everyone lamented at such a loss.

Later, the group of punks was caught by the police; the responsibility lay entirely with them. The main offender, the Blonde Hair, was sentenced to one year in prison for the assault.

However, this news couldn't bring joy to Wu Da. The bad guys were punished, but his leg could never be healed, and Wu Da fell into a long period of isolation.

He often lay in bed, staring blankly at the ceiling, unresponsive to anyone who called him.

People who saw him like this could only shake their heads and sigh—ruined, a football genius, utterly ruined.

For Yun City Team, it was also a huge loss. They had hoped Wu Da would bring glory to them, which he was fully capable of; Wu Da becoming a football star would bring great benefits and value to Yun City Team, meaning a lot of money!

Now, that hope was shattered.

Thankfully, Jin Jiufu, though injured, wasn't crippled like Wu Da. Once his injuries healed, Jin Jiufu could recover completely.

Aside from the crippled leg, Wu Da's other injuries were similar to Jin Jiufu's. In the end, Wu Da was just too unlucky, as it was him who got hit on the knee with such vicious intent.

If it wasn't for that blow, he could have returned to the field once healed.

But just because of that blow, he could never play again, and his fate was changed forever.

Jin Jiufu's fate changed too. After Wu Da was crippled, he not only couldn't play again but had to retire and leave the Yun City Team, returning to an ordinary life and naturally unable to join the national team.

The vacancy in the national team was filled by Jin Jiufu.

A month later.

Jin Jiufu, already discharged from the hospital, came to Wu Da's bedside.

"Ah-Da, I'm leaving Yun City today. Tonight's flight heads to Jing City, where the national team will have their training camp," Jin Jiufu said.

Wu Da stared blankly at the ceiling, not responding, as if he hadn't heard a thing.

Jin Jiufu sighed and said, "If it weren't for your leg injury, you should be the one going to Jing City. But rest assured, I will take your place and fulfill your dream. Didn't you say you wanted to bring honor to the national team? I'll work hard in playing, bringing honor to the national team in your stead!"

How laughable, Jin Jiufu suddenly sounding so righteous. His ambitions were to earn money and enjoy many beautiful women!

"Ah-Da, seeing you like this really breaks my heart. I hope you can pull yourself together soon. If you have any difficulties in the future, feel free to come to me, and I'll definitely help you! We will always be good brothers." Jin Jiufu sighed, looking sympathetic.

Wu Da paid him no attention.

Jin Jiufu said, "Ah-Da, do you blame me? That night, I was drunk, completely unaware of anything. When I regained consciousness, I was already on a hospital bed, and the doctor told me that's how I knew we'd been attacked. Those bastards actually assaulted us! Ah-Da, you can't blame me for this, but if you do, I understand. No matter what, I won't abandon you!"

Seeing Wu Da still unresponsive, Jin Jiufu lost interest in talking and left, shaking his head.

Later, Jin Jiufu went to Jing City to join the national team's training, officially becoming a member of the national team.

During the subsequent AFC Asian Cup, Jin Jiufu performed outstandingly, quickly rising to prominence. Later, in a match against the Japan Team, Jin Jiufu scored the only goal, sealing the victory against them. The domestic fans were thrilled. Jin Jiufu became famous overnight, becoming a star celebrated across Jiangnan, immensely popular.

Fame and fortune often go hand in hand. With Jin Jiufu's rise to fame, money followed, realizing his dreams of buying luxury homes, luxury cars, and changing beautiful women like clothes.

Compared to playing football, Jin Jiufu preferred making money; football was merely his stepping stone to becoming a tycoon. While he played football, he also invested in businesses, thriving in both fields.

At 30, after retiring, he had amassed significant wealth, becoming the boss of Fuli Group. Later, he even acquired the Hang City Team, renaming it Hang City Fuli Team, becoming the club's behind-the-scenes Big Boss, truly reaching the pinnacle of life.

Contrasting Jin Jiufu's brilliant life, Wu Da's was entirely opposite.

Due to his leg injury, he retired, losing everything.

Thirty years later, Jin Jiufu was a tycoon, a club's behind-the-scenes Big Boss, while Wu Da was destitute, like a beggar.

After hearing about Wu Da's journey.

Lin Fan and Wei Yue'er were silent.

Wu Da's life could only be summed up in three words: too tragic. And another three could be added: too unjust.

A former football prodigy who should have had a bright future and enjoyed glory and wealth, yet ended up like a beggar—is it tragic? Too tragic!

He clearly did nothing wrong; it was Jin Jiufu who provoked those punks. Yet, it was Wu Da who lost everything—is it unjust? Too unjust!

"Uncle Da, how have you lived through these thirty years?" Wei Yue'er couldn't help but ask.

She couldn't understand. Even if Wu Da's leg was crippled, with his football talent, it shouldn't be that bad. Did he give up on himself?

When someone suffers a heavy blow, it's possible they might give up on themselves, leading to a worsening life.

Wu Da said, "These thirty years, well, it's as long as the Suzhou River..."

"Wait!"

Lin Fan suddenly interjected, "Uncle Da, don't you find the assault that night a bit fishy? Why did those punks specifically target your knee? It's as if they aimed to cripple you. Jin Jiufu was the one who caused trouble, yet they didn't hit him—they hit you. What kind of grudge could there be?"