Hong Kong was the first to develop football in Asia.

The British brought football to Hong Kong. In the first few decades, Chinese were not allowed to participate in football. It was not until the Chinese football team was established in 1908 that Chinese people participated in football in Hong Kong.

In 1910, this Chinese football team was renamed Nanhua Football Team. In 1916, Nanhua Football Team joined the Hong Kong Football Federation. In 1918, Nanhua Football Team joined the Hong Kong Class B Football League. In 1919, Nanhua Football Team joined the Hong Kong Class A Football League and began to compete with the British team.

In the early 1920s, Li Huitang, who was only 17 years old, was selected into the Nanhua Football Team and became a striker, and then began the first golden age of the Nanhua Football Team. The year-old Li Huitang represented the Chinese team in the 6th National Games and helped the Chinese team win the championship. Then he visited Australia with the Nanhua team, and then defeated the Australian champion New South Wales. In this game, Li Huitang won three yuan alone. At this time, the Nanhua Football Team was already one of the best teams in Asia.

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At the Peninsula Hotel in Hong Kong, Chen Qiang is attending a dinner, and many celebrities and gentlemen from Hong Kong have come here.

While drinking and chatting, a young man walked towards Chen Qiang.

"Hello, Mr. Chen, my name is Luo Guixiang." The other party introduced himself.

"I remember you, you were with Boss Yu." Chen Qiang said.

"Yes, I am Boss Yu's secretary." Luo Guixiang answered.

The boss Yu whom the two mentioned was Yu Dongxuan, a famous industrialist, the rubber king in Malaysia, and his business was spread throughout Southeast Asia. The start-up capital for Uncle Shao Liu's filming was invested by this boss Yu.

After learning about the other party's identity, Chen Qiang asked, "I wonder what the hell is there for Boss Yu to ask me?"

"Mr. Chen, it was not what Boss Yu asked me to come, but I personally have something to ask you for advice." Luo Guixiang said.

"Please speak." Chen Qiang responded.

"Mr. Chen, as an athlete, you must need a lot of nutrition. I want to know how you usually supplement your body's nutrition?" Luo Guixiang asked.

"Of course, it depends on diet to supplement nutrition." Chen Qiang replied with a smile.

There are not so many health care products for supplementing nutrition in this era. Athletes can supplement protein, vitamins, trace elements, etc., and they rely on themselves to eat them.

"Mr. Chen, are you referring to eating more meat?" Luo Guixiang continued.

Chen Qiang shook his head: "It's not just meat products, but also eggs, vegetables, and nutritional intake must be balanced and comprehensive."

"How about soy products?" Luo Guixiang continued: "I want to know whether soy products can replace meat? Ordinary people cannot eat meat every day."

Chen Qiang thought for a while and said, "Bean products are a good source of protein, but plant proteins and animal proteins are different after all. For athletes, soy products cannot completely replace meat. If economic conditions allow, they still need to eat some meat."

"What about ordinary people? Ordinary people do not have such strict requirements for physical fitness. If you eat soy products, can you replace eating meat?" Luo Guixiang continued.

"But from the perspective of protein intake, soy products can provide sufficient protein, but other trace elements contained in meat cannot be supplemented by soy products." Chen Qiang looked at Luo Guixiang with interest and then asked: "Why do you ask these?"

"Two years ago, there was a flood, and many refugees came to Hong Kong from Guangzhou. At that time, I also participated in the work of relief of refugees. Many of the refugees had beriberiosis due to malnutrition. Later, when we heard that soy products could supplement nutrition, we purchased a batch of soybeans, ground them into soy milk to supplement nutrition for refugees. Many refugees with beriberiosis have recovered. There are many malnutrition among us Chinese, so I was wondering whether we can use soy milk to supplement nutrition for us Chinese." Luo Guixiang said.

Chen Qiang nodded: "Soy milk is indeed a good thing, rich in nutrition and not expensive, it can be said to be the milk of the poor."

"Yes, the milk of the poor! I just want to produce cheap soy milk on a large scale, and then sell it to thousands of households like selling milk! We ordinary people can't afford to drink milk, but can't afford to drink it? I have thought of the name and it's called 'vita milk'!" Luo Guixiang said enthusiastically.

"Vita milk!" Chen Qiang was shocked.

The name of "vitamin" is really so famous and is well-known in Hong Kong. It is no exaggeration to say that several generations of Hong Kong people have grown up drinking vitamins.

"It shouldn't be a coincidence that this name is named? I remember that Hong Kong's vitamin milk has a history of more than 70 years. If it is counted, it happened to be born in the 1930s. Could it be that Luo Guixiang is the founder of vitamin milk?" Chen Qiang thought of this, and couldn't help but look at Luo Guixiang curiously.

Luo Guixiang introduced himself: "I plan to put the soy milk in a glass bottle like selling milk, and then hire a group of salesmen to deliver it from house to house, so that ordinary people can drink fresh soy milk every day."

"Did you ever think that the soy milk you produce must be consumed on this day, otherwise it will deteriorate. In Hong Kong weather, soy milk can't be stored for too long." Chen Qiang said.

"Well..." Luo Guixiang looked puzzled, obviously not taking this into consideration.

In fact, early vitamin milk did not use disinfection technology, and was sold on the same day. Because it could not be stored, the sales volume was only 1,000 bottles per day.

Chen Qiang then reminded: "I think if you want to do this business, you have to introduce a disinfection technology. Even if it is not pasteurization, it must be disinfected at high temperature. In terms of packaging, the flared glass bottle that puts milk is not as good as the glass bottle that carries soda. Do you know Coca-Cola? I am talking about that kind of glass bottle."

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Luo Guixiang got a lot of advice from Chen Qiang and left happily.

"I wonder if I will see Vitamin on the market next time I come to Hong Kong." Chen Qiang said to himself.

Chen Qiang was originally thinking about whether to invest some money for Luo Guixiang. After all, it is worth investing in a lot of money just because of his name as "vitamin".

But after careful consideration, Chen Qiang thought it would be fine. After all, during World War II, the Japanese army occupied Hong Kong for three years and eight months, which caused great damage to Hong Kong's economy during this period. A large amount of Hong Kong's wealth was also plundered by the Japanese army. Therefore, before World War II, investing in Hong Kong was really not a good idea. Maybe when the Japanese came, their business would be stolen, and it would be a waste of money.

Chen Qiang stayed in Hong Kong for more than half a month. When he returned to Tianjin, 1935 was coming to an end.

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On December 18, the train Chen Qiang took arrived in Tianjin.

There was a nervous atmosphere on the streets of Tianjin.

"Stop the civil war!"

"Down with Japan!"

"Destroy the traitor Yin Rugeng!"

"Oppose the army's transfer to the south!"

"Oppose the establishment of the Hebei-Chahar Government Affairs Committee!"

Countless students shouted in the streets with slogans and flags of autonomy.

On this day, students from Tianjin took to the streets to march, and had an opportunity to support the "October 29" movement in Peking.

As soon as Chen Qiang got off the train, he joined the parade students.

With the establishment of the Hebei-Chahar Government Affairs Committee, the North China Incident directed by the Japanese took another substantial step, and the Japanese's ambitions were also obvious. At the same time, China's anti-Japanese and national salvation movement further rose, stopped the civil war and resisted Japan in unison, becoming the mainstream public opinion of all classes in the country.

It was also on this day that news came from Sydney, Australia that Australian triple jumper Jack Metcalf jumped 15.78 meters in a game, breaking the world record of triple jump of 15.76 meters held by Chen Qiang!

After Owens broke Chen Qiang's long jump world record, only half a year later, the title of the three-level long jump world record holder also left Chen Qiang.

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Tokyo, Japan.

Nanbu Tadaehiro, Tanjima Naoto, Oda Katsuo and others gathered to discuss the contents in the newspaper.

"Senior Southern, who is this Jack Metcalf? He can actually break the world record of triple-level long jump!" Naoto Tashima asked curiously.

But Nanbu Tadhipei shook his head: "This is an Australian athlete. I have never called him and I don't know much about him."

Oda Katsuo next to him said, "November, I remember the newspaper said that an American athlete broke the world record of long jump. Now only half a year has passed, the world record of triple jump has been broken again. It seems that the strength of European and American ghost animals cannot be underestimated!"

"Yes, we have to work harder." Nanbu Chukai nodded and continued: "I thought that in the next Olympics, the opponent we face was Chen Qiang from China. I didn't expect that besides Chen Qiang, we have more powerful opponents!"

"That's right, the five world records set by Chen Qiang at the last Olympics are now broken, and one world record has been flat. In just a few months, Chen Qiang has lost three world records. Perhaps by the time of the Olympics, there will be no one left in the world record maintained by Chen Qiang!" Naoto Tashima said enthusiastically.

Nanbu Tadhipei clenched his fists and said with a high character: "Obviously, this shows that Chen Qiang is not invincible! Since European and American ghosts can break Chen Qiang's world record, we can do it too! Now there is still half a year before the Olympics, we need to step up training, we need to regain the glory of Japanese track and field at the Berlin Olympics! We need to get the gold medal of triple jump!"

Owens and Metcalf successively broke the world record held by Chen Qiang, giving Japanese athletes confidence to defeat Chen Qiang.

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Tianjin, Zhang Boling's home.

Zhang Boling picked up a piece of braised pork for Chen Qiang and said with a doting look on his face: "Chen Qiang, the Olympics will be held next year, so in the next few months, you should not do anything else and train steadily. At the Berlin Olympics, I don't ask you to win five more gold medals and break the world record of five events, but at least you have to keep two or three gold medals for us Chinese!"

"Sir, you underestimate me too much! I still want to make some breakthroughs based on the original foundation." Chen Qiang said.

"It's better for young people to have ambition, but don't be arrogant, and don't underestimate the heroes of the world!" Zhang Boling said with a serious face: "I heard that there is an athlete named Owens in the United States who broke five world records in 45 minutes, one of which is long jump, and he also tied your 100-meter sprint world record. This person's strength may not be inferior to you. There is also an Australian, who just broke the world record of triple jump two days ago. I think these foreign athletes are more powerful than three years ago."

"Don't worry, sir, foreign athletes have become stronger, but I have also become stronger! When I was in Los Angeles, I was only eighteen years old. Now I am twenty-two, and my body is much stronger than that time." Chen Qiang said, making a move to show off his muscles.

"Anyway, don't underestimate the enemy." Zhang Boling continued to persuade.

Chen Qiang asked, "Sir, how should I solve the funds for participating in Germany this time? I shouldn't have to raise it myself!"

In Chen Qiang's memory, the participation funds for the Berlin Olympics were allocated by Nanjing's finance, so Chen Qiang did not have to raise funds everywhere like he did when he went to Los Angeles. Of course, if Nanjing refused to pay, Chen Qiang would not have to raise funds this time. His savings in the past three years were enough for him to buy a ticket to Europe.

Zhang Boling said, "Nanjing attaches great importance to this Olympic Games, especially after you achieved good results in the Los Angeles Olympics, Nanjing has decided to send athletes to the next Berlin Olympics. In the 23rd year of the Republic of China, the Ministry of Education commissioned the National Sports Association to prepare for the participation of the Berlin Olympics. In the middle of last month, the Sports Association had already submitted a budget letter to the Executive Yuan through the Ministry of Education. I have a copy here, and I will show you."

Zhang Boling said as he stood up, returned to the study, took out a stack of manuscripts and handed them to Chen Qiang. It was the budget for participating in the Berlin Olympics that the National Sports Association drafted in November.

Chen Qiang looked at the budget figures. If you go to Berlin, you have to take a boat from Shanghai to Venice, Italy. The ticket price is 32 pounds, which is about 520 yuan in fiat currency. Chen Qiang calculated the itinerary and knew that this should be the price of second-class cabin.

From Venice to Berlin, you have to take the train. The price is 866 Italian lira, which is about 230 yuan in fiat currency. Judging from the price, it should be a second-class cabin.

In addition, Italy has to charge luggage tax by pounds, plus the tips to be given on the vehicle and ship are about 250 yuan in fiat currency.

During my stay in Germany, I spent 6 marks a day, and I spent 168 marks a day in four weeks, which is about 200 fiat currencies.

In addition, there are clothing fees, training fees, transportation fees for contestants in China, food and accommodation fees, fees for holding trial competitions, etc.

"It's much cheaper than me going to the United States." Chen Qiang said.

"Of course, the journey to Europe is much closer, and this is just a preliminary funding budget. The price of the Italian ship company has not yet been negotiated." Zhang Boling said.

"I dare to report this budget to the Executive Yuan before the price has been negotiated. If the shipping tickets increase, wouldn't the funds be insufficient?" Chen Qiang asked.

"Let's get the money down first!" Zhang Boling said calmly: "In the past few days, it's not easy to get some money from the Executive Yuan. Let's make a budget first and ask the Executive Yuan to approve the money. If it's not enough, you can ask the Executive Yuan to add it. If they don't give it, they can go to raise funds and can always make up enough funds for the competition."

Chen Qiang nodded and expressed his understanding. The sooner you need to get the funds, the better.

"Is the Executive Yuan willing to approve this participation fund?" Chen Qiang continued.

"On November 25, the Executive Yuan's 239th Council Meeting decided to pass the preliminary rounds for participating in the Olympics. This fund is paid from the second budget for next year. President Wang has also promised that it will not be deducted." Zhang Boling replied confidently.

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In order to prepare for the Olympics, Chen Qiang entered the crazy training. Even on New Year's Eve and Spring Festival, Chen Qiang did not relax and came to the playground of Nankai University early to start training.

The China Sports Association has also been preparing for participating in the Olympics, such as selecting delegation members and planning selection competitions for various events.

However, in early March, bad news came from Europe.

On March 7, the three German troops crossed the Rhine, while France, which had 100 divisions, did not make any military response.

According to the Treaty of Versailles, although the Rhineland region is a territory of the Germans, it does not allow German troops to be garrisoned, so the German army's actions were equivalent to tearing down the Treaty of Versailles.

In military terms, France did not take action, but in politics and diplomacy, France responded fiercely. While protesting and condemning, it also expressed its resistance to the Berlin Olympics in August.

For a moment, Western responders were everywhere, especially countries adjacent to Germany, who expressed their intention to boycott the Berlin Olympics, and the Berlin Olympics was about to fail.

After receiving the news in China, President Wang of the Executive Yuan turned against him and refused to accept the situation. The promised "not to owe the funds" was all left behind, and he only gave 30,000 yuan to hold the selection competition, but the rest was not given.

The road for Chinese people to participate in the Olympics is once again full of thorns...
Chapter completed!