After the Finland Cup ended that day, there was no splash in the country.

China's figure skating official media did not report much, but only listed a newsletter:

"In the past three days of the Finland Cup Challenge, German teenager Ancho ranked first in the short program, first in the free skating, and first in total points. The best score of Chinese players ranked fourth."

Some website news perfunctorily described the situation of the Finland Cup, and there were no other comments.

In comparison, netizens on sports forums and Weibo have more opinions on this matter.

[If Yuanxiao didn't fall at the beginning, which caused the rhythm to be a little messy at the beginning, the results can be improved again. [Wronged]】

[An Qiao is definitely the dark horse in the next grand prix. I heard that he will choose Huaxia National Station at that time. I look forward to the little prince of figure skating in Germany! 】

[Ruan Xiao had a complete collapse this time, so he won No.8. It's a pity. The short program shows that his strength is not weak, and his jumping ability can be said to be as stable as those first-line men's singles. Let's practice more, we still need to accumulate more Point race experience. 】

[Some time ago, the national milk dumpling was too slapped, it fell when it came up, and there was no one else, so I won No.8. The German teenager is about the same age as him. Everyone is participating in the Finnish Cup for the first time. So who? I have accumulated one more challenge experience, and this is the result?The new generation of China is also really finished. 】

[Some players have time to do marketing, so why not practice more as usual? Last time in Canada, they boasted like he supported the entire figure skating circle in his country. This time, he kneels when he meets a German. Isn’t it embarrassing?If you want to become fans based on your good looks, it is recommended to directly sign with a brokerage company to make your debut, so as not to harm the sports circle. 】

[Laughing, is this the level of domestic men's singles now?It really is that bad money drives out good money. I miss the domestic men’s singles era with Yudi. Ruan Xiao’s strength has never been good. 】

[The grand prix should change players, how does this work?You can't play against other Germans, Ruan Xiao, don't occupy other people's spots, quit the season early, go home and practice for another two years. 】

[Occupying the best resources and not doing anything practical, player Ruan has a great background. 】

【…】

At this time, the sports center in a southern city in Finland had long since closed, and the bright searchlights were still on, making the stadium more and more empty and deserted.

In the coaching area next to the ice rink, a figure sat alone.

Ruan Xiao had already changed his shoes, but he hadn't changed his costume yet. He was wearing a jacket and was flipping through the comments on his phone.

There are still traces of sweat on the sideburns and forehead hair, a small white face with no expression, occasionally pursing the corners of his lips, but under the calm appearance, he can faintly see through the whitening fingertips when he holds the phone. He seemed to be suppressing something.

Just at this time.

An overseas call came.

Ruan Xiao connected.

It was Ruan Manling.

"Xiaoxiao, is it over with you?"

Hearing her mother's hoarse voice, which was the same as usual, Ruan Xiao blinked, finally relaxed her body, and slightly bent her back to answer the phone: "Well, it's just over."

Ruan Manling asked, "When will you be back?"

Ruan Xiao lowered his head to look at the ground and said, "Tomorrow."

"Okay, before you leave tomorrow, send me a message to see when you can arrive. I will prepare something delicious for you. What do you want to eat?"

Ruan Manling didn't mention the competition, just asked Ruan Xiao's itinerary as usual.

You can still hear the noise of the hot pot restaurant over there, which is the environment Ruan Xiao is familiar with.

After hearing this, Ruan Xiao's nose became sour for no reason, he gritted his teeth and said, "It's all right, the food that mom cooks is delicious."

Ruan Manling laughed, "All right, all right, then I'll make your favorite dishes."

The two chatted back and forth for a while, and Ruan Manling said that she was going to be busy.

Before hanging up the phone, she told Ruan Xiao: "Xiaoxiao go to bed early at night, tomorrow I have to fly for more than ten hours, I'm going to be tired."

Ruan Xiao raised his hand and pressed his eyes, and gave a low "um", Wen Ning's voice was a little hoarse: "Mom, you should also have a good rest. If there is nothing wrong in the store, just ask the waiter to watch more."

"Okay, little worry." Ruan Manling smiled, "I'll wait for you to come back."

After hanging up the phone, the empty venue became quiet again.

Ruan Xiao sat in the same place for a while, packed up the things at the side, and left the competition scene.

That night, Ruan Xiao had some insomnia and didn't sleep until early morning.

Fortunately, the hotel room I live in is a single room, so I don't have to worry about disturbing others.

Ruan Xiao didn't play with his mobile phone or watch TV dramas, he just hugged the pillow in a daze.

He picked up his phone halfway, wanting to see what Zhou Muye was doing, but calculating the time difference, the time was out of date, so forget it.

And when they got in touch, Ruan Xiao didn't know what to say.

Those emotions of regret and loss can only be digested and let go by one person after all.

Anyway, they will see each other tomorrow, and we can talk about it after we meet.

At that time, I believe that I can let go of a lot in my heart, so that it will not cause people to worry.

There has been no news from Zhou Muye.

Qin Shuangqi sent condolences in the middle of the night.

Qin Shuangqi: [Bao, you're not crying, are you? 】

Ruan Xiao held the phone, not knowing whether to laugh or cry: 【Why are you crying? 】

Qin Shuangqi: [Is this because you are afraid that you will be overwhelmed?It's fine. 】

Ruan Xiao: [There is nothing too hard to think about. 】

Ruan Xiao: [The ups and downs are normal, this time it was indeed a mistake, I don't know how I fell [laughing and crying], after the end, the coach laughed angrily at me. 】

Qin Shuangqi was quiet for a while before sending a message:

[Bao, that's great, I've grown up. 】

Ruan Xiao pinched the phone, stared blankly at the news for a while, and finally sent a universal perfunctory emoji.

Later, it was too late, and Ruan Xiao gradually became sleepy, so he threw the phone aside and lifted the quilt to cover his head.

Before going to bed, I was still thinking vaguely.

What is Ano doing...

The next day, Ruan Xiao missed the alarm, and when he woke up, it was already past the scheduled meeting time.

"Coach Xiao didn't call me..."

While muttering, Ruan Xiao hurried into the bathroom to wash up.

After he came out, there were still drops of water on Ruan Xiao's face. He was about to change out of his pajamas when the doorbell rang.

I thought it was Xiao Kaiyang who came to urge people.

Ruan Xiao couldn't stand it and raised the volume towards the door: "Wait for me, I'll be fine soon!"

But the doorbell rang again.

Ruan Xiao had no choice but to run to open the door first.

Holding the door frame with one hand, he opened the door and looked out: "I got up late..."

The voice suddenly froze.

Zhou Muye stood outside the door alone, with a small light suitcase beside him.

He lowered his eyelashes, pressed a ticket between his lips, and was putting the documents in his wallet.

Ruan Xiao somewhat doubted that he hadn't woken up yet, so he said, "Aye..."

Zhou Muye raised his eyelids, his dark eyes were slightly tired, and his face was pale, as if he hadn't had a good rest.

He put away his wallet, took off the ticket, and dragged the suitcase through the door: "Just got up?"

Ruan Xiao nodded.

Until Zhou Muye closed the door.

He suddenly came back to his senses: "You..."

Zhou Muye took off his coat, pulled Ruan Xiao past him naturally, and walked towards the bed, feeling a little weak: "It's just right, sleep with me for a while..."

Ruan Xiao was dragged to the bed in a daze.

Zhou Muye turned around and asked, "Do you want to have breakfast first?"

Ruan Xiao shook his head.

"Then wake up and go together."

Zhou Muye got into bed and left a place for Ruan Xiao on the fairly spacious big bed.

Thick curtains were drawn in the room to block the morning light from the window, and turning off the lights was as reassuring as the night.

Ruan Xiao didn't say anything more, and climbed onto the bed, meekly slipped into Zhou Muye's arms, clinging to him, buried his face in his collar, and took a deep breath in secret.

Ah Ye's smell is very good, elegant and quiet.

Ruan Xiao's heart, which had always been calm, finally began to fluctuate.

It could be seen that Zhou Muye was sleepy.

He and Ruan Xiao adjusted to a comfortable position, then closed their eyes and did not move.

Ruan Xiao rubbed the exposed skin between Zhou Muye's neckline with the tip of his nose, and whispered, "Why are you here?"

Zhou Muye said lazily, "If I don't come, you'll have to see me in more than ten hours, I'm afraid you will suffer from lovesickness."

Ruan Xiao raised his face: "...No need, I can bear it."

Zhou Muye clasped Ruan Xiao's head with one hand, and pressed Ruan Xiao's small face into his arms again: "No, you can't stand it."

"..."

Ruan Xiao sighed patiently.

He stared closely at the second button of Zhou Muye's shirt, and asked, "Did you not sleep on the plane?"

Zhou Muye gave a low "hmm" and said, "I've been working on a thesis all the way, and I'm almost finished."

Although Zhou Muye is only a freshman now, when everyone is taking basic courses, he has already been included in the project team by well-known professors in the college. In addition to studying professional courses, he has to do academics and experiments.

So Zhou Muye was busier than ordinary medical students.

Ruan Xiao couldn't hold back, stretched out his hand, and caressed Zhou Muye's ears and neck up and down.

The thin white fingers were still a little cold because they had been soaked in water.

Ruan Xiao said softly: "Actually, you don't have to do this... I'm fine..."

Zhou Muye's lazy voice sounded above his head: "I didn't say you have anything to do."

Ruan Xiao lowered his eyelashes, thought for a while, and said, "Go to sleep, I haven't rested well, wake me up and call me."

Zhou Muye's voice was very low, revealing a feeling of drowsiness: "Mmm..."

The dimly lit room became quiet, save for the sound of two shallow breathings.

I do not know how long it has been.There was a slight rustling sound from the bed.

Ruan Xiao grabbed Zhou Muye's shirt and buried his face in his front again, sticking it tightly.

Zhou Muye slowly opened his eyes, and lightly rubbed the big hand holding the back of Ruan Xiao's head.

Ruan Xiao's shoulders were trembling almost invisibly, crying with restraint and depression.

In front of my mother, I was afraid that she would be worried, so I didn't dare to cry.

In front of good friends, I don't know where to start, so I got away with giggling and fooling around.

Only when facing Zhou Muye, would he be able to bear it even if he knew it would burden Zhou Muye, but he couldn't help it.

Ruan Xiao has already convinced himself that it was a mistake. Every athlete will make major mistakes on the field in their career. No one is perfect, and it is impossible to maintain an excellent state all the time.

He originally thought that he was healed, but only now did he realize that he deeply cared about the loss at the beginning of the game, the final ranking, and the overwhelming ridicule and abuse.

Ruan Xiao burrowed into Zhou Muye's arms again as if seeking a safe haven, and finally let out a cry.

Zhou Muye rubbed Ruan Xiao's soft hair, lowered his head and kissed him on the forehead: "Does it hurt?"

Ruan Xiao shook his head.

In fact, when he fell on the ice, he only felt panic and didn't feel any pain. It was only when he returned to the room that he found that his elbows and knees were blue.

"Be careful next time." Zhou Muye said in a low voice, "It hurts me to see it."

***

Ruan Xiao didn't go back to the country with the team, but Zhou Muye took him to play in Finland for two days and ate a lot of local delicacies before going back to relax.

After arriving at the club, Ruan Xiao was dragged to a meeting by the coaching staff.

Xiao Kaiyang didn't want to put pressure on Ruan Xiao, but he still had to say: "Xiaoxiao, the result this time is really not satisfactory, but Boss Lu still saved the place for you in the Grand Prix."

Ruan Xiao pursed her lips. On the one hand, she felt that she was a waste, and on the other hand, she forced herself not to show timidity or weakness.

So he sat there with his head down, silent, like an introverted child who did something wrong and didn't know how to apologize.

Teacher Yao smiled and comforted: "Keep up the hard work. This time the short program score is higher than last time, which shows that Xiaoxiao has been improving. Next time, as long as she can compete at the level in Canada, the free skating will not be a problem."

Ruan Xiao was silent for a while, took out a piece of paper from his pocket, put it on the table, and said, "Coach, I want to change the program..."

Xiao Kaiyang and Teacher Yao were taken aback at the same time, and they looked at each other.

Xiao Kaiyang said: "This won't work. There is no time for you to change the program. Xiaoxiao, don't lose your confidence. If you hold Swan Lake firmly, there is still hope for a counterattack."

Ruan Xiao has always been well-behaved and obedient, but this time, she shook her head firmly.

When he raised his head, his normally dark eyes dimmed, and he said, "If this continues, I can't compare to An Qiao's."

After the Finland Cup Challenge ended that day, Ruan Xiao was very depressed.

In fact, it was not only because of his own mistakes, but also because he saw An Qiao's free skating program.

Ruan Xiao said: "I've seen the sub-table of that program, including three quadruple jumps, one axel triple jump, two double jumps, and one triple jump. The BV is 8.28 points higher than mine."

"Because An Qiao's emotional performance during the game is very appropriate, the content of the program is almost full. If you have watched his performance and then watched my Swan Lake, it is somewhat boring. From this score, we can see that, International referees prefer expressive performance."

"According to the best score I got in the Canadian competition, 176.52, and compared with Ancho's score of close to 190 this time, even if I play steadily in the Grand Prix, I will not surpass Ancho."

After listening to a series of analysis, both Xiao Kaiyang and Teacher Yao couldn't react.

In their view, Ruan Xiao is the kind of person who will follow what you say. He doesn't like to make decisions by himself, and it is rare to see him make independent judgments.

But this time, he not only analyzed the situation of himself and his opponent in a clean and orderly manner, but also revealed his strong will...

Xiao Kaiyang touched the tip of his nose and looked at the watch that was pushed over.

He knew that this was the reserved choreography made by the famous ballet dancer Yun Yan for Ruan Xiao, called "Black Swan".

"This is not necessarily what you are good at..." Xiao Kaiyang raised his head and said, "Actually, there is no need to deliberately cater to the referee's aesthetics. of."

Teacher Yao agreed: "Xiaoxiao, we can take our time."

Ruan Xiao was silent for a moment, and when he raised his face, he raised the corners of his lips and showed a tired smile: "Coach, let me try."

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