water blossoms

After that day, Gong Cheng did keep his promise and never came to him again, which may have a lot to do with the Asian Games.The training tasks of the swimming team are heavy, and the fencing team will not be easy.When they met each other in the training center by chance, Gong Cheng's face lost a little of his composure and recklessness, and became restrained and dignified.It is said that the fencing team put all their hopes on Gong Cheng, and the General Administration also took special care of Gong Cheng. In terms of psychological pressure and training volume, Gong Cheng would only be heavier than others.

Later, the large troops marched to Guangzhou. The fencing hall and swimming hall were in two different directions, and the accommodation was also arranged nearby. Counting it, I didn't see anyone for more than [-] days.After meeting, Gong Cheng first asked, how are you doing these days?Wen Hao's answer has not been said yet.

When I think of entanglement with this guy after the Asian Games, I feel heartbroken.

After the opening ceremony, the athletes left the arena. This time, the host had no privileges. They humbly let the players from other countries leave first. When he was bored, he saw Gong Cheng turned on his phone and started a video call, and then took a picture of himself and him. Said, "I'm with him."

"..." Wen Hao looked at Shi Yang's big face in the video and fell silent.

Shi Yang said: "Come on! We'll watch your game then, cheer you on!"

"..." Wen Hao hesitated for a moment, then nodded, "Thank you."

On the second day, the competition started. Wen Hao applied for the 400-meter freestyle competition in this Asian Games, and there was also a 4x200-meter freestyle relay race.

This year, Yuan Zheng and You Le have performed very well, so when it comes to arranging competitions, these two people are more capable than others. In order to ensure the number of medals in the game, they will not arrange some advantageous events in order to guarantee money. Own.As for the places in the relay race, Ye Shuwen helped to get them.

In terms of Ye Jiao's help with these things, I have already said too much thank you. What Wen Hao can do now is to swim out a good result for the other party.

The two entries entered the finals smoothly two days later.

On the third day, Wen Hao conducted the 4x200m freestyle relay final.Everyone tried their best, but it is a pity that this is a weak event in Chinese swimming, and they only won a third place in the end.

In this way, Wen Hao still received everyone's congratulations when he returned to the stands.

That's right, I haven't even won a medal for this project before.

Wen Hao feels that a bronze medal is nothing, the key is to help him adapt to the finals in advance, which is an experience that no medal can be exchanged for.

That night, the national team sent another good news. In the men's foil competition held at 8:45 that night, Gong Cheng won the gold medal in this event.

This is also China's No.30 four gold medals so far.

Wen Hao participated in the Asian Games this time, and was arranged by Ye Shuwen in a room under the pretext of taking care of him nearby.After hearing the news, Ye Shuwen turned on the TV, just as Central Five was commenting and rebroadcasting the fencing competition.

The commentator said: "Gong Cheng's reaction is really fast and his movements are sensitive. His opponent is South Korea's Park Kyung-seo, who won the No.2 World Fencing Championship the year before last. Korean people all say on the Internet that he is from the Lightning Star." The prince, the sports media also said that Park Jingxi will definitely win the gold medal in the London Olympics. Heh, I didn’t expect to lose to Gong Cheng here.”

Another commentator said: "Gong Cheng is a very good player. The only thing is that he lacks a little competition experience. However, there are still two years before the London Olympics. He will definitely grow better."

"Yes, I saw the playback before, and the playback speed has been slowed down to ten times. The speed at which he stabbed the sword was still very fast. At that time, his opponent hadn't even reacted. And, and! The steps are too flexible Like the wind, he took four and a half steps back in one second, but at the moment when the opponent made the decision to pursue, he took less than a second to return to his position and hit the target. opponent."

"Yes! I have also studied his speed. I think the name of the Korean people should be given to our player Gong Cheng."

"Hehe, fencing is one of the seven noble sentiments of a knight. It has a noble character. Today's fencing competitions have strict requirements on posture elegance. I must say that with the ability of an athlete like Gong Cheng, he is indeed Worth watching...um, well, let's watch the replay."

After the commentator finished talking, the only female commentator kept laughing beside her, occasionally humming, looking at her big-chested and brainless appearance, as if she was in a nympho.

The screen jumps, and the fencing competition venue appears. The red team and the blue team are about to enter the arena. The protective gear on their heads has been put on, but there is no need for any prompts. Wen Hao just looked at his figure and knew that the red team was Gong Procedure.

Knowing each other too well is also a kind of sadness.

The referee blows the whistle, and the players of both sides take their positions two meters away from the center line, and then raise their sharp swords between their eyebrows to salute each other.

In all fairness, he is indeed personable, elegant and handsome.

Ye Shuwen said: "Fencing is not bad. There are quite a lot of people in foreign countries who love this sport. In our country, we finally have a player who can be a pillar."

Wen Hao hummed and watched the game on TV silently.He has some in-depth understanding of fencing competitions, and he can probably comment on this competition... It must be admitted that Gong Chengbi is better. Hit the opponent's torso with more rapid speed, scoring point after point.

Halfway through the game, the outcome was basically clear. Coupled with the advantage of the host's venue, every effective attack was exchanged for a mountain of shouts in the arena.

"Okay!" Ye Shuwen was delighted and clapped his hands.

Wen Hao also clapped his hands.It's one thing that he doesn't like Gong Cheng, but he can't deny this beautiful victory against his will.

The next day, Wen Hao woke up early, took a hot shower after running downstairs, and prepared for today's final.

Ye Shuwen watched silently, and when he finished, he asked, "What's going on in your head right now?"

Wen Hao thought for a while and said, "The next game."

"Any more?"

"And...uncle..."

"We talked about this two days ago. It's not that you don't want them anymore. It's that they are not suitable to be with you anymore. I've already made it very clear. There is always something to do in life. Things, don't be kidnapped by morality, as long as your choice is made after careful consideration, don't regret it anymore."

Wen Hao nodded, hesitated, and said, "There should be one more person."

Ye Shuwen raised his eyebrows: "A person? You haven't told me all this time, now you want to?"

"It's a desperate game."

"Okay, you say."

"I once loved someone, and then we separated. I didn't love him anymore. I couldn't even say I hated him. But he came to pester me again and wanted to get back together, but I didn't agree."

"Well, it's a bit bloody, is it a man?"

"Yes...he hasn't changed because of losing me. He's getting better and better, even better. I always want to tell myself not to think about him, let go of everything, and I have my own new life, but Seeing him living so well, I was suddenly unhappy and wanted to be better than him."

"..." Ye Shuwen frowned, feeling a little troublesome, "What do you think is better than him?"

Wen Hao thought for a while: "Win a gold medal too?"

Ye Shuwen noticed the word "also" and didn't remind him. Instead, he clapped his hands and smiled: "That's it, it's in line with our goal, then you can get a gold medal and live a better life!"

Wen Hao closed his eyes and thought, as if this was the case.

The 400m free final was in the morning. After breakfast, Wen Hao and Ye Shuwen went to the competition by car.

In front of the venue, Wen Hao saw Shi Yang, Kong Haoran, Wang Zihong, and Gong Cheng. The person who won the gold medal yesterday appeared a little dazzling today, but because they saw Ye Shuwen following him, they did not approach, but far away After taking a look, he turned and entered the swimming pool.

While changing clothes in the locker room, Wen Hao saw Liu Lang.Liu Lang has always been the "first brother" in the team. Before You Le and Yuan Zheng came in, his grades were the best in the team. However, You Le, as the "back wave", was aggressive, and he had to retreat to the middle and long distance events. However, it is still the most popular champion of this project.Wen Hao chose the 400-meter free race, and had to challenge Liu Lang head-on. As two brothers who have a good relationship on weekdays, this is not a big deal, but in the few days before the race, it is definitely better to see each other less often.

Meeting Liu Lang's eyes, both of them smiled.Regardless of the final result, we are still brothers. This is sportsmanship.

The game starts in half an hour.

There was an announcement from outside the arena, and the staff of the contest team also shouted English on the speakers in the locker room. Wen Hao stood up from his chair, walked to the team that was about to enter the arena, and slowly put on his swimming cap, without distractions. Doing pre-match preparations.

Liu Lang was standing in front of Wen Hao, and his semi-final shot was No.1, on the fourth track.Wen Hao is No.3 in the semi-finals, in the third lane.

They didn't talk, they didn't even meet eyes.For these veterans, it is too difficult to win the gold medal in the World Series, and winning the gold medal in the Asian Games is their greatest hope.

Wen Hao also hopes to get the gold medal.

He returned to the swimming pool and swam again because he was not reconciled. If he really retired in such a mediocre way, ten years later, when he thinks back on today, he will only have regrets in his heart.

Now, he must grasp the last "tail" and fight hard to give his life a perfect answer!

The athletes entered the arena, and Wen Hao followed the team and stopped in the third lane.

There is blue water in front of you, the swimming pool is full of people, everyone is discussing something, the floor under your feet is damp, and the smell that gets into your nose is as familiar as your own life.

In 17 years, time flies, from half a child until he is about to retire, he has stood by such a swimming pool countless times, sweating, exhausted and hurting, he dedicated his youth to swimming, and now it is time to finally accept the results.

"San Dao, China, Wen Hao."

Wen Hao waved his hand and put the goggles on his eyes.

There was the sound of cheering from one part of the stadium, and he turned his head to look at them. He grinned and showed a bright smile.

What about the Asian Games?

Every four years.

There is no next time for myself.

After the track report was over, the referee blew the whistle to prepare, Wen Hao moved his hands and feet, and stood on the diving platform.

"Everyone is in your place!"

He bent down, his body stretched into the shape of a bow, one foot forward and one foot back, and his hands were clasped on the edge of the platform.The body tensed up quickly, smooth muscle lines emerged on the surface of the skin, the "strings" began to tighten, and the strength was accumulated to the extreme...

"beep!"

There seemed to be a bowstring "hum" in his ears, and he turned into a sharp arrow, leaped in mid-air, and then fell into the water.

"Whoa!"

The sound of splashes.

"Grumble!"

The sound of bubbles.

The world was silent for a moment.

Quickly, six butterfly kicks, like a legendary mermaid, twisting her waist and moving forward gracefully in the water.

The light cut the water in the pool into pieces, distorted his vision into one piece, and he walked through this mirror-like world.

Such a process feels long, but in fact it is very short.

After being quiet, Wen Hao got out of the water!

Back to the world.

The sound waves hit the ears.

wave.

paddling.

Push out the water, draw a beautiful circular arc in mid-air, stretch forward to the extreme, and carry the water again... the end of a cycle.

When Wen Hao took a breath, he glanced at Liu Lang of Sidao. They were very close, or they didn't find any gap.

That's right, the game has just begun.

400m freestyle.

Long distance competitions.

With such a distance, one cannot swim without spare energy. How to swim fast, swim well, and retain energy is very important.

One circle, two circles, three circles.

The bell for the last lap rang when it landed, and Wen Hao took the time to look at the neighbor.

Keep a good distance from Liu Lang.

The body is a little tired, but it's okay, there is still one lap left, and it's time to really work hard.

Wen Hao started to speed up, Liu Lang also started to speed up, and the rest of the players all started to speed up after turning around.

"Whoa whoa-"

The sound of paddling became faster and faster, and my chest ached from the lack of oxygen.

not enough!

Speed ​​is not enough!

It can also be faster!

Ignoring the pain in his chest, after turning around for the last time, Wen Hao sped up again.

He doesn't know his rank.

Swimming is a one-man game. You can walk alone in the water, and the long road depends only on your own willpower.

Hold on, hold on, hold on!

Wen Hao!

This is your last Asian Games!

Wen Hao was in the water, burning all his blood, chasing after each other with Liu Lang, fighting with all his strength to the end...

ten meters.

five meters.

three meters.

one meter.

to the side!

Wen Hao touched the wall of the pool, turned around and looked at the big screen...

No.2.

Lost to Liu Lang, no regrets.

He watched the results on the big screen, dived into the water, took off his swimming goggles, let the pool water moisten the hot corners of his eyes, melted the transparent liquid into the pool water, and savored the bitter taste spreading in his mouth alone.

When the water came up, he saw Ye Shuwen and You Le in the locker room. Seeing their worried eyes, he stepped forward, hugged Ye Shuwen lightly, and said in a trembling voice, "I'm sorry, coach, I will try my best." gone."

Ye Shuwen patted his back lightly, and a soft voice rang in his ears: "There is still a chance, I will accompany you to win the gold medal."

Wen Hao suppressed the tears welling up in his eyes, and nodded.

Among the Chinese legions on the field, there are some old boys.

They have fought in the World Series many times, but rarely won the championship on the field.

But they still persist in fighting...

Wen Hao is not the first.

and also.

won't be the last.