The second round of the fiercely fought Central League A saw Guangzhou turn back Shijiazhuang Kung Fu 3-1 at home, with player Wang Shilong splashing out in triumph.
News of the victory quickly spread across the Internet, and Wang Shilong shared a series of battlefield highlights on Weibo, lamenting, "Through thick and thin, the sun always shines."
So far this season, Wang Shilong has made two consecutive starts as a stalwart of the Guangzhou team. Looking back at the 2023 season, he was even a full-time player, appearing in 23 games for the team, including 22 starts.