Return to the top of the road to champions

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The annual college entrance examination is approaching, and 19-year-old Tao Wei and Wan Xiaodong took part in the college entrance examination. Although they have received the notification letter from Beijing Sport University, in order to realize their own dream, they draw a new chapter for more than ten years of intermittent studies. With a successful ending, Tao Wei still applied for the college entrance examination.

At the same time, Wan Xiaodong was also dragged to take the exam. Although Wan Xiaodong didn't understand why he had to take the exam despite having a college notice, in Wan Xiaodong's pure brain, he was right to hear Erwa.

The sudden injury last year made Tao Wei and Wan Xiaodong go back to the Northeast to recuperate for half a year. Although the wounds in their bodies and hearts healed slowly with the company of their relatives, they left a deep scar.

And Tao Wei, who had recuperated for half a year, rushed to the training base in Sichuan on the second day after returning to the national team to participate in the closed training there.

Three months later, Tao Wei once again set foot on a foreign land, but this time, Tao Wei did not participate in the World Championships held in Helsinki, Finland. Tao Wei did not want to make an appearance at the following World Championships. After all, it still takes time to adapt to the removed fig leaf.

In just four days of the competition, Gao Jian, Yang Xiangle and others who represented the figure skating team appeared on the field without any burden with the original intention of exercising.

And Tao Wei, who was sitting in the athlete zone, watched the game for three days seriously. On the last day, Tao Wei was spotted by the sharp-eyed Norman and brought backstage by the excited Norman to meet his old friends.

Familiar faces, familiar smiles, and hugs that have always remained in my heart. Tao Wei, who was full of smiles, stayed for a long time the day after tomorrow before leaving. This time, Tao Wei, who was scheduled to meet on the field in 2000, left with a smile.

When he returned to China, Tao Wei received the admission notice from North Sports. The two notices sent to the national team by Huang Zhong himself drew cheers from his teammates. Leaving aside Tao Wei, he became this early. Wan Xiaodong, the captain of the men's figure skating team, also made his mark in that Winter Olympics.

Although it has not reached Tao Wei's height for the time being, it is also very important in the speed skating team. The North Sports this year's recommended students have ten places in the national team, and ice sports account for three. In addition to Tao Wei and Wan Xiaodong, there are Chen Xiao of the women's team.

However, during the training interval, Tao Wei still picked up the books and made the final sprint, taking advantage of the fact that the competition had just been completed and the training was only basic training.

Although Ma Deming laughed and scolded Tao Wei for being hypocritical, Tao Wei still insisted on breaking through the single-plank bridge. Fortunately, Ma Deming could understand, and Shi Yang agreed with both hands. In Shi Yang's words, grades are not important, you must try, at least You must know what happened when thousands of troops broke through the single-plank bridge.

After the three-day exam, Wan Xiaodong, who was completely confused, walked out of the exam room in a daze. Although Tao Wei was better than Wan Xiaodong, he was not much better. The two children with straight-eyed eyes waited outside. Yang Guocheng and his wife had a great time.

After a sumptuous dinner, Tao Wei and Wan Xiaodong left Yang Guocheng's house. The summer evening breeze was blowing slightly, without the heat of the day and the hustle and bustle of the city.

Tao Wei and Wan Xiaodong, who were walking under the shade of the trees and slowly walking back along the road, had a strong sense of relief on their brows because of the rare comfort.

"Erba, do we have to live on campus when we go to college?"

Wan Xiaodong, who was playing while walking, suddenly remembered about going to school, glanced at the energetic Wan Xiaodong, Tao Wei shook his head, "Probably not."

She pursed her lips, "Brother also said no."

Tao Wei, whose eyes flickered for a moment, did not answer. Tao Wei was helpless about Shi Yang and Wan Xiaodong's way of getting along. One who was ignorant couldn't see clearly, and the other was pampering and protecting, but he didn't say anything. Shi Yang's thoughts, Tao Wei can understand and understand. After all, this kind of thing is too shocking. It would be better if Wan Xiaodong is unknown, but with the Winter Olympics, Wan Xiaodong, who has already emerged, will only attract more and more attention. When this matter was exposed, Wan Xiaodong was the first to be impacted.

Strolling slowly back to the national team, it was already eight o'clock in the evening. Just as he entered the gate, Tao Wei saw Shi Yang coming out of Building No. [-], and glanced at Wan Xiaodong, who instantly grinned and showed a silly smile on Shi Yang's face. Tao Wei, who rubbed the tip of his nose, then waved his hand at Shi Yang, signaling that Tao Wei, who was going first, walked slowly into the dormitory building.

Shi Yang who met Wan Xiaodong wiped the sweat from Wan Xiaodong's forehead, "What's delicious?"

Wan Xiaodong's eyes lit up at the question with a smile, "The pork ribs are so long..."

The beaming Wan Xiaodong talked with gestures or clicked his mouth to reminisce about the sumptuous dinner that night, and looked at Wan Xiaodong with his happy eyes narrowed with a smile. Shi Yang took Wan Xiaodong back to the dormitory.

Pushing open the door of the dormitory, he took out the boiled mung bean water from the small refrigerator and handed it to Wan Xiaodong. After motioning for Wan Xiaodong to sit down, Shi Yang took out a CD and put it in the CD player. Wan Xiaodong was puzzled. He stared at Shi Yang with wide eyes, his big round eyes became more and more round because of staring.

Patted Wan Xiaodong on the head, "Sit down and have a look."

Wan Xiaodong flicked his head and glared at Shi Yang before he sat on the stool. With just one glance, Wan Xiaodong was stunned, and asked for a while, "Is this the video of last year's World Cup Short Track Speed ​​Skating?"

The questioning gaze made Shi Yang smile, nodded, sat next to Wan Xiaodong without denying it, lowered his eyes, and turned the water glass in his hand, "You want me to participate in the competition."

With a deep affirmation in his voice, Shi Yang sighed silently, knowing that Wan Xiaodong, who seemed heartless and had recovered to his original state, still had a shadow in his heart.

In other words, although he has practiced speed skating for nearly ten years, Wan Xiaodong has never participated in any major competitions. Speed ​​competitions are different from figure skating, and there is a subjective preference. As long as there is no foul in short track speed skating competitions It is completely possible to win by relying on technical speed, and there is no trace of cheating.

Although this is not absolute, it will basically not be out of shape. Shi Yang, who wanted to make Wan Xiaodong famous in one fell swoop, did not expect that Wan Xiaodong, who participated in the international competition for the first time, would meet the black judge who was once in ten years. The gold medal he just obtained was lost, and he almost had an indelible stain on his back.

Shi Yang was heartbroken and regretful. Last year, because of the Winter Olympics and because of Wan Xiaodong's condition at that time, he was really not suitable to participate in the World Short Track Speed ​​Skating World Cup held in Vienna in March. Xiaodong was accidentally injured during training. Although the injury was not serious, he was not suitable for the competition. Shi Yang had to give up again.

But an athlete, after all, has to go through competitions to become more mature, and Wan Xiaodong, who will be [-] next year, can't wait any longer. The career of an athlete seems long but also very short. If he is in good health, Wan Xiaodong He still has ten years of sports career at most, but once Wan Xiaodong is injured, his sports career may come to an abrupt end.

Shi Yang, who couldn't let the silly boy regret, thought about it and set his sights on the Short Track Speed ​​Skating World Cup to be held in Sheffield in April next year. After two years of participation, he will go to the 02 Winter Olympics. At that time, Wan Xiaodong, who has grown up completely, will be more confident.

He raised his arm and touched the top of Wan Xiaodong's burly head, "Xiaodong, brother knows that you are not happy, but we can't always hide, can't we? If you lose the gold medal, we will try to get it back. I believe you will be able to get the gold medal that belongs to you." bring back."

The strong trust made Wan Xiaodong, who was a little awkward, grinned happily, and raised his little head high, "That is, I will definitely get it back, so go ahead, just as I am also going out to see and see."

But then Wan Xiaodong realized, is it too early to participate?Wan Xiaodong turned his head briefly, his puzzled eyes fell on him, making Shi Yang chuckle, and patted Wan Xiaodong on the forehead, "Take you out for training."

"Get out? Go there?"

There was a little excitement in the voice of surprise. If Wan Xiaodong envied Tao Wei the most, there was only one. Although Tao Wei didn’t have any important medals in his hand, he had traveled a lot. Of course, Tao Wei was there. The reason for the special status of the figure skating team is also because figure skaters often need aerobic training. This place, Wan Xiaodong has never been to any other place.

The only chance to go abroad died halfway due to special circumstances. Wan Xiaodong, who became more and more excited when he thought about it, couldn't help laughing at the thought of being able to leave the capital where he had been staying for several years.

"U.S."

The completely unexpected answer made Wan Xiaodong open his mouth in surprise, "America? Go abroad? Really take me abroad?"

Wan Xiaodong who exclaimed made Shi Yang burst into laughter, nodding his head affirmatively and disappearing amidst Wan Xiaodong's cheers, looking at Wan Xiaodong jumping up and down excitedly, Shi Yang's mood full of smiles followed suit. Full of joy, I took Wan Xiaodong to the United States because firstly, I wanted Wan Xiaodong to receive high-pressure training, and secondly, Shi Yang’s coach was there when he went abroad. For Wan Xiaodong's sake, Shi Yang still hopes that the teacher can help him formulate a detailed training plan for Wan Xiaodong.

The itinerary was set, and in less than a week, Wan Xiaodong, accompanied by Shi Yang, left the capital and the national team. After years of hard work, in eight years, Wan Xiaodong not only won two Olympic champions, but also created a "Grand Slam" record in the world of ice.

But it was the eight years of the South and North Wars that left Wan Xiaodong with injuries all over his body, especially for the last Olympic gold medal. Wan Xiaodong replaced the ligaments and patella on both sides of his right knee when the ligaments and patella on both sides had already ruptured. The Chinese team broke the stalemate and won a crucial gold medal. When the game ended and could only return to the motherland in a wheelchair, Wan Xiaodong, who had to face retirement, cried, hissing and cracking his lungs, but murmured that he had no regrets Let Wan Xiaodong become the second representative of "Chinese spirit" after Tao Wei.

Of course, this is something to be said for the time being. The wings that soared into the sky took Wan Xiaodong and Shi Yang away. Before leaving, Wan Xiaodong excitedly patted Tao Wei on the shoulder and asked Tao Wei to wait for him to come back and bring gifts. The excitement on his face made Tao Wei who saw him off couldn't laugh or cry, and Rong Boyuan showed a rare smile.

Leaving the airport together, the jeep that slowly drove out of the parking lot was Rong Boyuan's private property. Maybe it was because of the three months of getting along last year, or maybe because he was too tired and lonely. Boyuan, but in the end there was no trace of discomfort.

But Tao Wei didn't say anything, and Rong Boyuan didn't mention it either. The two of them maintained this close and ambiguous friendship. When they returned to the urban area, they sent Tao Wei back to the national team, and Rong Boyuan returned to his home in the city center. The 168-square-meter building was newly bought by Rong Boyuan after he took Tao Wei back from his hometown last year. Even if it had something to do with his elder brother Rong Game, this house also emptied all of Rong Boyuan's savings.

In the big empty house, except for the simple furniture, Tao Wei’s photos are hung everywhere. In the past few years, Rong Boyuan from Taodeng has collected many of them. Rong Boyuan cherishes one piece very much, and because of the little thought in his heart, it can be said that from the beginning of the house to the present, no outsider has entered this spacious and bright house.The walls were painted by Rong Boyuan himself, and the floor was laid by Rong Boyuan in his free time.

After a year, the house was finally renovated and Rong Boyuan didn't live in it himself. Whether it was because of his persistence or to give himself hope, apart from decorating and coming to taste the house, Rong Boyuan didn't live in it himself. Boyuan always hopes that one day he can move into this home specially prepared for Tao Wei with Tao Wei.

Day after day, time flows slowly inadvertently. On September 9, one month of study and life ends, and next month, Tao Wei will start training again, preparing to participate in the World Championships held in France in March next year.

After packing up his books and walking out of the school gate, Tao Wei saw the jeep parked opposite the school gate at a glance. Tao Wei, who unconsciously smiled, ran over quickly, and Rong Boyuan, who also saw Tao Wei, opened the car door .

The smile on Tao Wei's face deepened as he got into the car and fastened his seat belt, "Why are you here?"

Pursing his lower lip, Rong Boyuan did not speak, but grabbed a large bag from the back seat and handed it to Tao Wei. He raised his eyebrows and opened it. Tao Wei was stunned. Knee pads, wrist pads, sportswear , sneakers and a stack of pure cotton socks.

"Let's go."

Although the national team will prepare many things for entering the national team, Tao Wei still needs to buy things like wristbands and socks, especially sportswear. Two sets of sportswear in winter and summer are not enough for Tao Wei who wears sportswear all the year round. .

He raised his head and stared at Rong Boyuan's cold and expressionless face. Tao Wei, who didn't expect Rong Boyuan to prepare things for him, was silent for a while before nodding, "Leave the day after tomorrow."

Rong Boyuan pursed his lower lips again and asked where he was, but he didn't speak, and returned to the national team in silence. The jeep slowly parked at the side door made Tao Wei, who was holding a big package, feel a little bit of reluctance in his heart. Rong Boyuan twitched his cheeks because he wanted to say something but didn't know what to say, "Be careful, I'll visit you when I have time, and call me if I need anything."

A hoarse and deep voice surrounded his ears, and Tao Wei squeezed out a smile and raised his head to look at Rong Boyuan, "Understood, I'm going back, prepare your luggage, and you also pay attention to safety."

Stretching out his big hand, rubbing Tao Wei's smooth forehead, Rong Boyuan nodded slightly, watched Tao Wei open the car door, watched Tao Wei walk into the national team, and watched Tao Wei disappear from sight.

Rong Boyuan, who didn't look back until the figure completely disappeared, lowered his head and took out a bunch of keys from his pocket, stared at them for a while, and closed his eyes, Rong Boyuan put away the engine again and left.