[Short track speed skating] From academic master to Winter Olympic champion

As soon as he finished the handover, he came to the next curve. Gu Ran was ready to occupy the inner lane, but he was still thinking about the route after the curve. Suddenly, a figure rushed up from the side, and he managed to avoid directly colliding with him. superior.

Gu Ran glanced out of the corner of her eye, who is this man, if not the rude and arrogant Chi Dali?

He doesn't have any skills to speak of now, he just kicks the ice vigorously with all his strength, like a perpetual motion machine, with endless strength all over his body.

There is one and a half laps left in the race, and provinces R and L have been left behind, and it is difficult to catch up.

On the court, Gu Ran and Chi Lang were fighting for each other.

Although they are both gliding at high speed on the ice, what they present to the audience is completely different.Gu Ran has a slender figure, and his gliding posture is light and agile. When the speed is full, it always gives people the illusion that he is about to float.

Chi Lang is a heavy-duty bulldozer, as if sent by the demolition office, he can shovel up the ice.As long as there are his games, the staff will have to spend more time replenishing the ice.

When they are on the court, no one is convinced by the other, and neither is used to the other.Relying on his stature and daring to fight and grab, Chi Lang forced Gu Ran to have no choice but to keep increasing his speed to avoid physical contact with him.

The two of them fought fiercely at every corner, and Chi Lang was about to overtake. Gu Ran stepped on the ice several times in a row, and immediately threw him behind him.

In just a dozen seconds, Zheng Wenkang and Wu Kaize standing in the center of the field were more nervous than Gu Ran on the field. They almost accidentally crossed the dotted line and violated the runway.Fortunately, Gao Ziyi had quick eyesight and quick hands, and pulled him back.

At the last corner, Gu Ran was firmly stuck in front of Chi Lang, no matter how hard he tried, he didn't give him the slightest chance.

Chi Lang was beside him, stretching his long legs forward desperately, even if he couldn't pass, he would still stretch his legs.

At the moment of crossing the line, Gu Ran glanced at Chi Lang from the corner of his eye, and the other party was also looking at him. The moment the two people's eyes intersected, sparks flew everywhere.

On the other side, Zheng Wenkang asked Wu Kaize: "Who will go first?"

Wu Kaize said, "I didn't see clearly."

Gao Ziyi on the other side said, "It's Xiaoran."

Zheng Wenkang frowned: "Although Xiaoran is in front, why do I feel that Chi Lang's legs stretched over first."

Gao Ziyi said very firmly: "Xiaoran is the first to cross the line."

Zheng Wenkang and Wu Kaize glanced at each other and chose to trust their seniors. Before the final results came out, the two hugged each other and started to celebrate.

When Gu Ran came to the sidelines, Chi Lang raised his head and saw him.He asked with great interest, "What kind of eyes did you have just now?"

Gu Ran's attitude was arrogant, without any concealment: "Of course it's a provocative look."

Chi Lang wrapped his arms around his neck, gritted his teeth next to his ear and said, "Gu Xiaoran, I think your skin is itchy again."

Although the audience couldn't see who crossed the finish line first, the two parties involved were still very clear - Gu Ran didn't give Chi Lang a chance in the end, and pushed him to cross the line first.

Although the results have not yet come out, and the competition is so chaotic, there will probably be penalties, but Gu Ran still confidently believes that he is sure to win the championship.

He also turned his head and leaned into Chi Lang's ear and said, "Believe it or not, I am here to win three championships in this national competition. I am not sure about the last men's 5000-meter relay."

He smiled again: "Although I'm not sure, I will definitely do my best. So, at the last moment, I won't let you go."

Chi Lang put his arm on his shoulder: "Who wants you to let me go? If you let me, we will sever the relationship between father and son."

Gu Ranbai glanced at him: "You child, how did you talk to your father?"

The two of them were about to argue about this "father-son game" again, and Gao Ziyi patted Gu Ran on the shoulder next to him, and asked him to watch the big screen, and the results came out.

Gu Ran looked up, and as he expected, they finally won the men's 5000m championship!

The referee still has another penalty for Province L. Province R, which was originally No.3, canceled the result because of a foul.

Province L next to it won an unexpected bronze medal, and the teammates suddenly exclaimed, they were more excited than Province J won the gold medal.

Gu Ran threw Chi Lang aside, smiled and rushed over to hug Gao Ziyi: "Brother, we won, I won four first places!"

Gao Ziyi patted him on the back and reminded, "It's five."

Gu Ran thought for a while: "I didn't participate in the 1500 meters."

Gao Ziyi smiled dotingly and said, "There is also an all-around champion in the National Short Track Speed ​​Skating Championships."

Gu Ran suddenly realized, smiled even more happily, and pulled Gao Ziyi out: "Then the two of us won all the champions of the men's events we met."

Seeing his bright smile, Gao Ziyi also laughed: "When you practice 1500 meters, you will be the champion in the future."

"Where can it be?" Gu Ran waved his hand modestly: "No, no, no, I really can't skate you in this event of 1500 meters."

Gao Ziyi smiled and said, "Practice again, it will be fine."

Gu Ran bumped into his shoulder: "If I beat you, what will you do?"

Gao Ziyi patted his head: "Then I will protect you from behind."

Zheng Wenkang and Wu Kaize heard their teeth sore from the sidelines: "Xiao Gao, you are too spoiled. For the sake of junior brother, the sacrifice is too great."

Gao Ziyi still smiled gently: "It doesn't matter, as long as the gold medal belongs to us, it doesn't matter whoever gets it."

Gu Ran knew that Gao Ziyi was speaking the truth.He is such a person, quiet, steady, down-to-earth, and hardworking. He will silently contribute to the team. He is the one who skates the most in every relay race, but he never complains.

Gu Ran won four gold medals by himself, becoming the biggest dark horse in this national championship.

In the stands, the coaches and players of other teams were talking about him:

"It's really a rare and good seedling, but it's a pity that it's not in our team."

"Who was planning to see other people's jokes before, and now his face hurts?"

"Based on his current level, he should be reserved by the national team."

"After the Winter Olympics, there will be a major change in the national team from the coaching staff to the players, and it's still unclear exactly how it will change in the end."

"..."

Gu Ran followed the three seniors to the coach command area. Xu Qing glanced at them, and finally fell on Gu Ran, and said with a smile, "That's right, you also won this gold medal."

Gu Ran scratched her hair and commented: "Unexpected, but reasonable."

Xu Qing asked him, "What do you mean?"

Gu Ran smiled and said, "literally."

He refused to say it, but Xu Qing understood what he meant.It was unexpected because this was a relay race. Although Gu Ran's personal strength was strong, compared to Province H, the overall strength of the four of them was weaker.

Under such circumstances, the four brothers did not make any major mistakes, and they all tried their best to complete the competition. It was also the result of their hard work that they beat Province H to win the gold medal.

There will be no more competitions, and the award ceremony will follow. Everyone stands in the middle, receives medals and certificates, and then takes a group photo.

Gu Ran was chatting and laughing with the three senior brothers, and was about to go back to the stands together when Xu Qing stopped him: "You can't leave."

"Ah?" Gu Ran blinked, "Why can't I leave?"

Xu Qing smiled and said, "You haven't finished receiving your award yet."

"..."

Therefore, Gu Ran stayed and received another all-round champion award, and also brought back the team first trophy along the way.

As soon as he stepped into the stands, Team Leader Qian warmly greeted him, holding his face and calling dearly: "Bao, you are amazing! You have won so many honors for us by yourself, and you have to reward him when you go home." .”

Gu Ran asked curiously, "What are you rewarding me for?"

Leader Qian touched his head, smiling lovingly: "I'll give you a big red flower to wear on your chest."

The little boy is used to acting like a baby in front of his elders: "I don't want big red flowers, how silly it is to wear them on my chest."

Team leader Qian, who is full of maternal love, especially likes him: "Hey, what do you want, tell me, I will try my best to satisfy."

Gu Ran said: "It will be Qingming soon, give us two more days off."

Leader Qian wondered: "Hey, I can't make the decision. It depends on how your director Xu arranges."

Director Xu stood aside, Gu Ran turned around and saw a half-smile on his face, and he didn't know what bad idea he was holding back.

So, Gu Ran pulled Qian to lead the team again and said, "Director Xu can't have the final say. You are the leader. As long as you agree, he has to listen to you."

His mouth seemed to have been smeared with honey, and his words were so sweet that he coaxed Team Leader Qian into a happy mood.

Gu Ran said again: "We haven't had a holiday for several weeks since our training camp. It's okay to take an extra day. We need to combine work and rest. Tomb-sweeping Day is originally a legal holiday. Are you right?"

He walked over and put his arm around Team Leader Qian's shoulder: "Oh, you just agreed!"

While speaking, he involuntarily glanced at Xu Qing.The latter still didn't speak, half-closed his eyes, revealing a dangerous breath.

"Okay, okay," Leader Qian was tortured to no avail by him, who made this brat so attractive, "I've made the decision, I'll let it go for three days during the Qingming Festival, and guide slowly, what do you think?"

Xu Qing smiled: "No problem."

The other team members gathered around, and when they heard that the younger brother was fighting for a holiday for everyone, they all held their breaths and dared not say a word.

Unexpectedly, their director Xu really agreed, so everyone raised their hands and started cheering: "Whoo~~Long live Team Leader Qian, you are our mother Qian!"

After they finished cheering, Xu Qing completed what he had just said: "There will be no holidays after I go back, and I will train until the Qingming holiday."

The crowd cheered halfway and stopped abruptly.This is not a holiday, it is called a day off, in fact, there is no shortage of a day.Maybe I have to handwrite some game summary for him.

Sure enough, Xu Qing then said: "In the 1500-word post-match summary, there must be no punctuation."

Zheng Wenkang muttered in a low voice: "Can it be all punctuation?"

Xu Qing looked at him, showing a loving smile: "You can ask my junior brother to write for you."

Zheng Wenkang was shocked: "But... can it be?"

"Of course!" Xu Qing nodded, "I will punish you together then."

"!!!"

Director Xu's ability to speak half has become more and more refined, which can kill people's anger.

Today's game is only half a day, and it's almost one o'clock in the afternoon after all the procedures are completed.

The team members were all half-grown children, and they were growing up, so they were so hungry that they clamored to go back to eat.

Leader Qian hurriedly took out all the prepared food and distributed it to everyone: "Let's pack some food first, and we'll be back to the hotel soon."

Gu Ran was stuffed with a lot of snacks, all of which were energy bars, chocolates, biscuits and other foods suitable for athletes, mainly to replenish their energy between games.

After going back and forth, Gu Ran was a little tired of eating.In the end, it didn’t save much. Team leader Qian felt sorry for the children and distributed them to the team members. Neither she nor the coaches had any.

Gu Ran gave his share to the coaching staff, and finally the Snickers bar was left, which was handed over to their Director Xu.

Xu Qing didn't answer: "Bribe me?"

Gu Ran immediately withdrew her hand, tore off the package and prepared to eat by herself.Xu Qing grabbed it and stuffed it into his mouth: "Thank you!"

Gu Ran was helpless: "You just wait for me to tear it apart."

When they walked to the gate, they happened to meet Cheng Sen and Song Zhixin walking out surrounded by a group of leaders from the local sports bureau.

Song Zhixin saw Xu Qing at a glance, and enthusiastically introduced to the people next to him: "Xiao Xu was an excellent short track speed skater in our country before retiring. After retiring, he turned into a coach with outstanding achievements. , such an excellent player as Gu Ran. Especially Gu Ran, who can achieve such results at such a young age, is the future hope of the national team."

The people around also echoed, praising Province J for not having many players, but this year's results are indeed unique, surpassing Province H.

Gu Ran found that before Song Zhixin mentioned retirement, Xu Qing's expression was not very good-looking. He seemed to be very taboo to mention the past.

Song Zhixin called him: "Xiao Xu, have you considered..."

"Director Song," Cheng Sen, who was standing by the side without speaking, said in a timely manner, "It's getting late, let them go back to the hotel for dinner early, we should go too, we have to go back to Beijing in the afternoon."

Song Zhixin immediately understood what he meant, and pretended to be enlightened: "Yes, yes, then I won't delay you, go back quickly."

"Gu Ran!" After walking a few steps, Cheng Sen suddenly turned around, "Don't forget what I told you."

"..."

Gu Ran nodded awkwardly: "Remember."

Xu Qing looked suspiciously at Cheng Sen, then at Gu Ran, wondering what could be going on between them.

Gu Ran's scalp tingled from seeing him, but Xu Qing left without asking anything.

Gu Ran followed behind him, getting on the bus nervously.

Xu Qing found a seat nearby and sat down. When Gu Ran approached, he patted the seat beside him: "Sit."

Gu Ran usually sat with Gao Ziyi, but now that the coach invited him, he dared not refuse, so he could only sit down reluctantly.

Xu Qing said: "Usually you wish you could be half in the gym and half in the skating hall 24 hours a day, but today you want to apply for a vacation."

Gu Ran also laughed along with him, lowered her voice and said, "I also want to be lazy sometimes."

Xu Qing snorted and said, "You are working for the welfare of your brothers and sisters."

"Director Xu," Gu Ran looked at him with a smirk, "Don't you want to take a vacation?"

Xu Qing replied affirmatively, "I don't want to."

"..."

Gu Ran could tell that he really didn't want to.

Xu Qing tilted his head and started to get to the point: "Let's talk about it."

Gu Ran put on a show: "What did you say?"

"You and Cheng Sen, what's the matter with you two?"

Gu Ran himself didn't know what was going on, but Gu Ran knew that he must not let him know about his injury behind his back: "No...it's nothing."

"Really nothing?"

Gu Ran raised his forehead: "Why don't you go ask Director Cheng."

Xu Qing suddenly said, "You don't believe a single word...a single punctuation mark that Cheng Sen said."

Gu Ran: "..."

After returning home, Xu Qing did what he said. He didn't give the players a holiday, and asked them to train for a few days. It was not until April 4 that they were given a three-day holiday.

The weather is getting hotter, and there will be no important domestic competitions in the future, and there will be no competitions until the second half of the year.

Gu Ran thought he could calm down and train hard while studying. He had already made plans at home during the holidays. He had to practice hard for the 1500 meters and strive for the chance to sign up for the elite league in the second half of the year.

After entering the spring, Gu Ran's height grew rapidly. Before the competition, he had already grown to 170 cm in physical examination. After returning home, he obviously felt that the new clothes that Xu Mei bought for him during the Chinese New Year were a bit short.

So, taking advantage of the holiday, Xu Mei took him shopping to buy new ones.Passing by a well-known sports store, Xu Mei fell in love with a pair of shoes and insisted on asking Gu Ran to try them out: "A lot of young people in our company like this Jordan series, so I'll buy you a pair too."

Gu Ran waved her hand: "I don't play basketball."

Xu Mei said: "You can wear it even if you don't play basketball, come and try it."

Gu Ran was impatient and wanted to go out: "I don't want to try."

Xu Meifei pulled him back: "Just try it out?"

Gu Ran had no choice but to take off her shoes and try.Xu Mei knelt down to straighten his trousers, and suddenly saw a long and thin wound on his ankle.

Gu Ran's skin is fair, and he has never been raped since he was a child, and he is clean without even a mole. When the mother suddenly saw such a wound, her heart arose, and she hurriedly asked him: "How did you do this? "

Gu Ran said: "It's okay, I don't like the shoes, let's go back."

Xu Mei insisted on asking the shopping guide to wrap up the shoes, and bought them together with the coat, T-shirt and trousers she just picked out.

On the way home, she was thinking that the house was well heated, and Gu Ran was wearing short-sleeved shorts when she got home, but she was always wearing socks.There is a bathroom in his room, where all the bathing and washing are done. Thinking about it carefully, it seems that she hasn't seen her son's bare feet for a long time.