Return to the top of the road to champions

March 1996, 3.Seven o'clock in the morning, Jingde Middle School

It was another new semester, and Tao Wei, who had fully entered the rest period, finally carried his backpack and lived a normal student life except for the basic training that could not be stopped every day.

Over the past few years, although the training is very tiring, although tiredness always sweeps over Tao Wei who is full of exhaustion, Tao Wei has eaten the uneducated bitterness and it is too difficult. Although I can't live a normal student life, I can pick up books and learn slowly as long as I have time.

Tao Wei, who does not seek progress but only seeks not to become an illiterate, has received strong support from Ma Deming and Yang Guocheng for his persistence. It can be said that although Ma Deming does not care as much about these children in the youth team as he does Tao Wei, he often draws Time to go to school to ask about the progress of the children.

Although the news he gets every time is always a little frustrating, Ma Deming still urges the children to persist in finishing high school no matter what.

Fortunately, with Tao Wei as a role model and Wan Xiaodong, who was single-celled, continued to stimulate him. At last, these half-sized boys on the figure skating team did not make Ma Deming too ugly. The group of silly boys insisted on finishing high school. As for the university, it was not that Ma Deming looked down on his own children, it was too embarrassing.

As for the only hopeful Tao Wei, Ma Deming felt distressed in addition to worrying. Tao Wei's thin spine was about to be bent under the heavy burden. I don't know when, with Tao Wei emerging, he became the soul of the figure skating team. Tao Wei, who is a character, bears all the hopes, from his teammates, from the coach, and even from the General Administration.

Although every time Tao Wei would laugh and say that he can do it, Ma Deming felt distressed in his eyes. What is can do and what is can is nothing more than a reason to support his beloved figure skating. No one is always tenacious. Yes, the so-called tenacity is just not giving yourself a chance to be vulnerable.

This time, in order to give Tao Wei a rest period, Ma Deming, who sat in the leader's office for three days, even blushed in front of the leader. Ma Deming really felt sorry for this dissatisfied child.

What everyone saw was Tao Wei's astonishing performance, but Ma Deming knew that Tao Wei's success was the result of countless sweats. It was a heavy burden, even if Tao Wei didn't say it, Ma Deming knew that Tao Wei had reached his limit.Fortunately, no matter what the process was, Tao Wei finally got a three-month rest.

Seeing the smiling Tao Wei walking into the school with his schoolbag on his back, Ma Deming looked back at Yang Guocheng who was beside him, and shook his head with a smile, "Old Yang, do you think I am old?"

On the way back, Ma Deming, who was speechless for a long time, made Yang Guocheng laugh when he saw a sigh from the gate of the figure skating team, "You are still as old as me, okay, Tao Wei is not a narrow-minded child, he will understandable."

Thinking of Tao Wei who was smiling all day long, Ma Deming, who rubbed his face, put away the pain in his heart and smiled, while Tao Wei, who walked into the school swayingly, looked at the young and energetic classmates around him, with a flash of interest in his eyes , Maybe it’s because I left home and left my parents prematurely. The teammates of the figure skating team, even though they are the same age as the children around me, don’t have this innocence.

Strolling in the campus, Tao Wei’s unhurried behavior made the children rushing to the classroom around him surprised but curious, especially the expensive sportswear on Tao Wei’s body and the leisurely and comfortable lingering around. Come on for a while.

Tao Wei, who is used to staring, doesn't care much about the eyes that fall on him. Tao Wei, who is completely relaxed, walks and looks like Grandma Liu entering the Grand View Garden. The smile on his face makes Qiao Wei, the head teacher lying on the second floor, reveal There was a hint of a smile.

"Tao Wei."

Qiao Wei, who greeted and waved, waved to Tao Wei who heard the call, "Come up quickly."

Tao Wei, who has already been in the first year of high school, has a good impression of this head teacher who has been with him for several years. He is young, energetic, and even not pedantic. Upstairs, climbed up to the second floor and saw Qiao Wei standing at the door of the classroom leaning against the wall, the smile on Tao Wei's face deepened, "Teacher Qiao."

Tao Wei, who came to Qiao Wei's side, greeted him in a slow voice, which made Qiao Wei laugh, and patted Tao Wei on the shoulder, "That's right, I won a gold medal, I haven't congratulated you yet."

Congratulations with a smile made Tao Wei chuckle, and rubbed the tip of his nose, "Thank you, Teacher Qiao."

The somewhat shy Tao Wei made Qiao Wei burst into laughter, "Your coach Ma said a few days ago that you have entered a rest period. The teacher is not very clear about what is going on, but since your coach asked you to take a good rest, you can rest assured. Don’t think too much, student life is indispensable to one’s life, enjoy this rare life.”

Tao Wei nodded after some concerned reminders. Tao Wei also wanted to take this opportunity to adjust his state in a rare and peaceful life.

Standing at the door and chatting with Qiao Wei for a while, until the bell rang, Qiao Wei, who followed Tao Wei into the classroom, signaled Tao Wei to return to his seat. Although it was the first day of class, the status of the students who had returned to school the first day Although it was not good, Qiao Wei wasn't too surprised. He just kept emphasizing that he should take care of his heart. Qiao Wei made the students who had been with him for a few years laugh and gradually regained their distracted minds due to the holiday.

Of course, most people are still very curious about Tao Wei who has been together for several years but always misses classes. Although many people know that Tao Wei studies physical education, they don't know much about it. The big and curious half-child approached Tao Wei, laughing and asking curiously at the same time.

Tao Wei, who had his own rhetoric, only talked about learning to skate but didn't talk about it in depth. Fortunately, a few people were just curious about Tao Wei's learning and didn't ask in depth.

After a day's study, Tao Wei, who didn't go to evening self-study, left school at [-]:[-] p.m. with his schoolbag on his back, under the envious eyes of his classmates.

Walking all the way back to the figure skating team, just entering the dormitory before she put down her schoolbag, the door was knocked open with a bang, "Erba, Erba, hurry up, I'll be waiting for you."

Tao Wei, who was dragged away by Wan Xiaodong like a gust of wind, ran out just in time to throw his schoolbag back on the bed before being dragged away, rolling his eyes angrily, "Slow down, what are you doing."

Wan Xiaodong, who was laughing while running, turned his head to look at Tao Wei, his big round eyes were full of greed, "Shi Yang bought meat, eat the pot, hurry up, the meat will be gone soon. "

Tao Wei, who rubbed his eyes, pulled Wan Xiaodong with his backhand, and ran away. As a standard foodie, Tao Wei knew Shi Yang's special skill, hot pot soup, because of the trouble, he obviously had a good skill. However, Shi Yang always waited for others to invite him three times before making a move. If Shi Yang leaves, what Tao Wei misses most about Shi Yang is undoubtedly Shi Yang's unique skill.

Running all the way, Tao Wei, who rushed to Shi Yang's dormitory, smelled the faint fragrance before entering the room. The fragrance almost made Tao Wei's mouth water, and he slammed the door open, crowding the room. The coaches came here after smelling the smell, and even Ma Deming squatted inside, holding his chopsticks and waiting anxiously.

Shi Yang, who finally saw the silly boy come back, finally opened the bag of mutton that he was holding tightly in his hand, grabbed a handful and put it into the pot, and at the same time, he stuffed the chopsticks to Wan Xiaodong and Tao Wei, "Hurry up and eat!" , the hand will be gone soon.”

Tao Wei just grabbed the chopsticks and before reaching out, there was a large lump of mutton in Tao Wei's bowl. He raised his head and looked at Ma Deming who stood up to grab the meat. Tao Wei smiled warmly. A hot pot meal, including Tao Wei It happened to be ten people, twenty catties of mutton was not enough, and even the soup pot that Shi Yang had boiled for a whole day was consumed.

Tao Wei didn't know if others were full, but he was not full, not because he was embarrassed, but mainly because he couldn't grab the slot. Although he couldn't be called gentle on weekdays, at least there were decent coaches who didn't eat at all. , That is to grab food.

And Wan Xiaodong was only half full, looking at the empty bottom of the pot and Chen Fei who was belching his belly, Wan Xiaodong couldn't hold it back for a long time, "Coach, how can you eat?" ? Still grabbing meat from under my chopsticks.”

The yelling Wan Xiaodong caused a burst of laughter. Fade Chen, who was offended by Wan Xiaodong, raised his eyebrows and looked at Wan Xiaodong with a smile. For example, you, Coach Ma, the young people are behind when they eat, such as you, the people who really should eat more are here, such as you coach me."

The loud-mouthed Fade Chen provoked louder laughter in the room. Shi Yang, who stretched out his middle finger at Fade Chen, spat at Fade Chen's thick skin, pressed Wan Xiaodong, who was not full and hungry, and put away the pot in the middle, "Get out, get out, eat and drink enough and don't clean up, go back to each room quickly, don't delay me to clean up the dishes."

Shi Yang, who laughed and scolded the big guy, laughed again, stood up and walked away together, and closed the door again. Shi Yang, who had been lying on the door listening for a while, suddenly gave a wicked smile, and took two steps away. Went to the window, took the bottom of the pot hidden outside into the house, and took out a bag of mutton from the cardboard box under the bed, and gestured at Wan Xiaodong, who muttered that he was not full, with shiny eyes Xiaodong immediately jumped up and down happily.

Shi Yang covered Wan Xiaodong's mouth and hissed twice, causing Wan Xiaodong to narrow his eyes with a smile. He nodded vigorously and pulled Shi Yang's big hand down. Wan Xiaodong, who covered his mouth himself, laughed muffled. .

Sitting on the side, Tao Wei, who was left behind by Shi Yang's kick in advance, gave Shi Yang a thumbs up, "Good job."

Immediately, Tao Wei dragged the stool to the table and waited for the second pot to start with a smile. This time, the three of them, who were not disturbed by anyone, finally had a full meal. If it wasn't for the one-hour dinner, Tao Weizhen couldn't bear to put down his chopsticks and looked up. Leaning on the stool with his stomach full and looking at Wan Xiaodong, who is powerful in combat, Tao Wei clicked his lips, "Brother, according to the way you eat, ordinary people can't afford you."

Tao Wei's ridicule made Wan Xiaodong roll his eyes, "It seems that you eat less, why didn't you say that Coach Ma was rushing to grab it for you at the beginning."

Wan Xiaodong, who was swinging his chopsticks quickly, ate while talking, and Wan Xiaodong, whose nose was full of sweat, ate it so happily that Shi Yang was so disgusted, he stretched out his big hand to touch the sweat dripping down Wan Xiaodong's cheeks, The natural action made Tao Wei's eyes flicker, he looked at Wan Xiaodong who was not taking it seriously at all, and then at Shi Yang who raised his eyelids and glanced.

Tao Wei, who lowered his eyes, withdrew his gaze and leaned on the stool with half-closed eyes and sighed silently. Tao Wei understood what Shi Yang was thinking, but what should I say?Shi Yang just silently guarded and protected Wan Xiaodong. For the single-celled Wan Xiaodong, having such a strong and full-bodied person by his side is not a bad thing. It can even be said to be a powerful windshield. For Tao However, whether selfish or selfish, no matter what Shi Yang's original intention is, as long as he can protect Wan Xiaodong, it is enough. You can get ahead if you endure hardships.

How many are struggling athletes?But how many can really get ahead?Is Wan Xiaodong really irreplaceable?The youth short track speed skating team has 80 members. Why is it Wan Xiaodong instead of others? Although Wan Xiaodong has his own advantages, is there really no one in this group who is better than Wan Xiaodong? Still a good person?Tao Wei knows it's not, but so what, those people are just outsiders to him, but this relationship that cannot be tolerated in the world is too difficult, whether it is for Shi Yang who is silently guarding or Wan Xiaodong who is ignorant.

Rubbing his bulging stomach, Tao Wei lazily stood up and stretched his waist, "Let's go, go for a stroll."

Tao Wei, who was walking out while talking, glanced at Shi Yang before leaving, Shi Yang's eyes flickered for a moment, and a slight smile appeared on the corner of Shi Yang's mouth. His clear eyes were calm but calm, and he nodded slightly at Tao Wei, signaling Tao Wei to rest assured. Shi Yang withdrew his gaze, and once again took a deep look at Shi Yang and Wan Xiaodong who were meeting each other. Tao Wei, who was in a heavy mood, left the dormitory and the speed skating team.

Tao Wei, who didn't go back to the dormitory directly, walked out of the gate slowly along the path, and Tao Wei, who walked slowly forward counting steps along the road, took a breath, the cold air penetrating his chest slowly dispelled the complicated chest, and he let out a long breath. Taking a breath, looking around, Tao Wei, who had already walked a long way, turned around and prepared to go back.

Just as he turned around, Tao Wei's footsteps stopped. Rong Boyuan, who appeared behind him at some point, made Tao Wei startled, and then Tao Wei, who suddenly felt powerless, glanced at Rong Boyuan and squatted on the road side.

Weakly waving his hands at Rong Boyuan, "Squat for a while."

After a busy day's work, Rong Boyuan, who walked along the road to the gate of the national team as usual, saw Tao Wei walking out of the courtyard with his head down, although he couldn't see Tao Wei clearly. face, but Tao Wei's heart was slightly heavy, but Rong Boyuan could clearly feel that Rong Boyuan, who didn't know what Tao Wei was thinking, silently followed behind Tao Wei, watching Tao Wei lower his head and slowly move forward Go, want to go forward, but don't want to disturb Rong Boyuan, who is calm at this time, still didn't go forward. Rong Boyuan, who just silently accompanied him, hoped to wait until Tao Wei turned around and saw him.

Following Tao Wei's call, Rong Boyuan, who squatted beside Tao Wei, stretched out his hand and grabbed Tao Wei's exposed fingers. His cold fingertips were tightly wrapped by warm hands, and he looked down at the completely wrapped hands. , Tao Wei, who couldn't tell what he felt in his heart, was silent and speechless.

In the silence between each other, I don't know how long it took, Rong Boyuan got up, pulled up Tao Wei whose legs were numb, looked at Tao Wei who stood up but didn't move, Rong Boyuan squatted down and rubbed gently Tao Wei's numb legs and the top of his hair made Tao Wei close his eyes.

Always like this, accompanied without saying a word, reached out and rubbed Rong Boyuan's burly hair, "Let's go."

After finishing speaking, Tao Wei, who pulled Rong Boyuan up, crossed Rong Boyuan and walked to the station first, stood up and touched the coolness remaining on the top of his head. Tao Wei put his hands in his pockets and walked back to the national team without a word. Standing at the gate of the courtyard, he raised his head and looked at Rong Boyuan, "Go back."

Nodding his head, he pushed Tao Wei to signal Tao Wei to go in. Rong Boyuan watched Tao Wei walk into the courtyard with only a small door open without looking back. Rong Boyuan turned around until the figure completely disappeared from sight. leave.