Yongxing Island, East Suburb, Hu City, China.
A black Volkswagen Jetta slowly drove through the rust-spotted iron gates of the Huairun Football School.
It passed the standard-sized football pitches lining the road before finally stopping in front of a two-story office building.
The driver in the front parked the car, opened his door, and was about to get out when Gao Huairen, the former head coach of the national team, had already stumbled out of the back seat.
"Coach Gao, just stay seated. Let me help you."
"No need, I can walk on my own."
Gao Huairen planted one foot firmly on the ground, his body still leaning against the car.
After finally steadying himself, he closed the car door and waved at the driver, Xiao Li. "Go on, hurry back and get some rest."
With that, he started walking unsteadily toward the office building.
He hadn't even reached the entrance when his assistant, Ma Yongcheng, came rushing out to greet him.
