my soulmate is a free man

Qin Chunxiao, a post-00s player, can’t say he knows nothing about what the post-90s senior players have experienced, but at most he has heard a general idea, and their specific mental entanglements are definitely not clear.

After all, Qin Chunxiao was still in kindergarten when those seniors started to enter the competition arena.

But at this moment, their desire to win is the same.

William stared blankly at where the ball landed, and smiled excitedly.

The last time the U.S. team played against the Chinese team, the main players of the Chinese team were exhausted because they had only played one game against the Argentine team, so they did not use all their strength to deal with the U.S. team. It was a whole game off.

William has not actually experienced the strength of the Chinese team, but as a spectator, he has seen how they beat Bulgaria, Argentina and many other strong teams after that, and Qin Chunxiao is the only one he looks forward to the most about this team. .

Who told Qin Chunxiao to have defended Roman?As a player who regards Roman as a target, William looks forward to proving that he is stronger than Roman by defeating Qin Chunxiao.

But what he saw now, that player named Tong Shulan actually gave the American team a blow with his serve!

Kai Di was surprised: "What happened to the Chinese team? So they have two left-handers?"

Tong Shulan flexed his left wrist, ready to serve again.

Tong Shulan is 198 cm tall. He was discovered and trained by the head coach of the Shandong Provincial Team when he was 10 years old, and he embarked on the road of volleyball players.

His height cannot be said to be excellent in the attacking hand, but his jumping ability is very outstanding. Before the injury, the spike height can reach 3.65 meters, and the touch height is 3.72 meters. In addition, the rotation and force direction that left-handed players can apply to the ball are different from other players. , so their ball is more difficult to defend.

A die-hard fan once said that there is a legendary spiking maniac in China who is said to be a three-person blocker who can also be used as a wide open dunk. He and Qiao Mingming were bright in the early years. That person is Tong Shulan, and he is also famous. Earlier than Qiao Mingming.

In 2007, Tong Shulan followed Yang Yun, head coach of the National Youth Team, and his teammates won the gold medal in the World Youth Championship, and was later selected for the national team.

Then there was a long hard fight, and a fall at the end of the hard fight. When lying on the ground with her knees hugged, Tong Shulan thought that her career as an athlete would end here.

But he still returned to the arena, and even stood on the VNL finals, which he never dared to think about before. It seems that after the World Youth Championship, he took every step faster than that old friend. Although there were bumps and bumps during the period, but In the end, he walked in front of these world-class teams and challenged them.

boom!

For the second serve, the Libero of the US team took the serve, but the violent spin caused the ball to bounce off the court. Caddy chased to save the ball, but he couldn't make it in time.

Tong Shulan scored again.

He doesn't have the unique underhand serve like You Ziyu, but his powerful jump serve is known as a smash beyond the nine-meter line, and Tong Shulan is best at smashing.

The Chinese team's serving return has never been considered strong. If they want to go further towards the championship, there must be someone other than You Ziyu who can practice a strong serve, so Tong Shulan desperately strengthened his upper body strength to increase the power of his serve to the present the point.

On the third ball, the libero of the US team finally picked up Tong Shulan's serve and sent the ball in front of the setter Jerome with his extraordinary quality.

Jerome made the second attack, but Qin Chunxiao, like a little seal, slid along the court floor to the net, and pushed the ball to the back, where Ding Rong was.

Ding Rong passed the ball, Qiao Mingming took off, but the swing was empty, Tong Shulan had already jumped behind Qiao Mingming, and played a beautiful back row attack!

The Chinese team scored 3 points at the start, which shocked all the fans at home and abroad who followed the game.

Meng Yuling was leaning in her sister's arms, wearing an oxygen mask, watching the screen quietly and intently, her parents were also by her side, everything was like going back to when they were young, their family surrounded each other affectionately, watching TV Chinese players win game after game.

Then she fell in love with volleyball so much, and hoped that one day she could play like her sisters on TV.

Seeing her sister's peaceful expression, Meng Yuqing leaned over and kissed her forehead, and stroked her cheek. Meng Yuling rolled her eyes, as if smiling.

[Brother Meng, I seem to be crying again. Really, I didn’t cry when I saw Ding Rong become the first setter of the national team. I didn’t cry when I saw Gao Depi go to the ENEL club. identity departure, I cried. 】

[Who still remembers that Tong Shulan was the main attacker of the first men's volleyball team in the national uniform before the serious injury!But he sat on the bench for so long to heal his injuries, I almost forgot how strong he is! 】

[His bounce is better than Mingming, his technique is also finer than him, and his style is more wild. How exciting is it to watch him play?I thought I would never see Lao Tong attacking the net again in my life. 】

[Although his jumping ability is not as good as before, his strength is stronger and his technique is more refined. If Lao Tong hadn't been injured by Zhao Laogui, he wouldn't be talking about comparing himself with Roman and Sebastian. , is it okay to be No.1 under the mythical beast? 】

Injuries and illnesses are the things that can destroy an athlete the most. Tong Shulan was ruined by injuries, and Meng Yuling was ruined by illnesses.

They are difficult sisters and difficult brothers, and now the half-brother, regardless of his injuries, wants to fight this game desperately, for himself and for her.

In the first game, Tong Shulan, who was still the main attacker of the four majors, was resurrected, and with a stronger posture, he practiced a powerful jump serve that he had never had before, enhanced blocking and catching, and even learned to pass the ball. When assisting Ding Rong as the setter to smash the ball.

Sitting on the bench, Liu Yuelou opened his mouth wide: "Double, Gemini mode!"

Gemini mode, also known as swingman tactics, simply means that 3D players with comprehensive skills will pass and attack each other, defend and protect each other, and swing between their starting position and the position of their teammates, making it difficult for the enemy to predict the next round. Which of them will pass and smash the ball, which will increase the difficulty of the enemy's offense and defense.

In theory, if there are six strong 3-and-D players in the team and collectively use this swingman tactic, then the team is simply unpredictable.

Therefore, Newton has been committed to cultivating the comprehensiveness of players, and in the initial selection, he dug up the top, second and third players of the Guangdong Provincial Team in one go.

The swingman tactic was only popular in the basketball field before, and the first domestic player to use the swingman tactic in the volleyball field was the Guangdong Provincial Team. The head coach of the Guangdong Provincial Team Chen Aiguo had three precious players who were all excellent 3D players. If you don't dig them, who will they dig!

In order to fulfill the dream of "the whole team can swing each other", Newton asked Ding Rong and Tong Shulan, two players who had to transform from the main attack, to explore and learn in other positions to strengthen their previous weaknesses.

Now is the time to show off the results!

Tong Shulan and Ding Rong also became 3D players. With the addition of Qin Chunxiao, the number of swingers on the field became three. After several rotations, Du Xiaofeng replaced Kong Duojin and the Chinese team's defensive strength was strengthened. Tong Shulan and Qiao Mingming looked at each other and launched a fierce attack on the American team at the same time.

The U.S. team didn’t know that this was the first time the Chinese team adopted the swingman x3 tactic. They just thought that this team could go from only 18th in the world ranking all the way to the finals and become the biggest dark horse of this year’s VNL.

Tong Shulan's jumping height is almost 20 centimeters lower than that of the peak period, but with the strengthening of strength and the support of excellent teammates, the scoring efficiency is not lower than before. Almost everyone who pays attention to the Chinese male The old fans in the row couldn't help shouting "Ye Qinghui".

In the first game, the Chinese team bravely gave the US team a "first kill" and won the game 25:21.

In the second game, the U.S. team began to adapt to their tactics. In this round, the two sides fell into a dogfight, tearing all the way to more than 30 points. In the end, the U.S. team narrowly escaped and won 31:33.

But in the third game, Tong Shulan was replaced by Li Ling.

This explosive player is of the crazy fighting nature, and every time he uses his full strength, he has to use his blood bar as a price. If Newton does not let him cultivate, I am afraid that in the fifth game, Tong Shulan will no longer be able to show his true strength. You Ziyu was also replaced due to physical problems to rest.

Tong Shulan was sitting on the bench with a white towel on his head, sweat dripping into his eye sockets, making his eyes sore.

"A long time ago, when I was forced by Zhao Youde to play five innings again and again, I felt that I was going to be useless, but now I can't wait to pay the price of dying on the court to win this game."

You Ziyu was drinking water next to him, he coughed repeatedly when he heard the words, and replied in horror: "Your words are too terrifying!"

Dead court or something, sounds scary doesn't it?

Tong Shulan looked straight at the court: "Squid, when is the game you want to win the most? I am now, as long as I win this game, I can do anything."

You Ziyu's hands trembled, remembering that he had just made a mistake when he used Professor Christen's high-spin serve. Qin Chunxiao, who has social relations with the Meng family sisters, can't understand Tong Shulan's dedication to this victory, but he is willing to respond to the will of his teammates.

"You, don't worry, as teammates, we will definitely support your ideas, don't worry, I will fight with you in this match!"

When the squid is upright, it will be easier to serve the ball.

At 20:21 in the third game, You Ziyu was replaced as a server.

Holding the volleyball, he silently recited the precautions that Christen told him.

"Make sure the direction of the rotation is stable. Make sure the ball lands there at the beginning, and then send the ball with all your strength. You can properly use the rotation of the body to drive the arms to ensure that the added rotation is stronger..."

The referee blew the whistle, and You Ziyu took a deep breath. For a moment, the players of the American team on the opposite side of the field became the martial arts villains in Jin Yong's novels, and he was the hero with hidden weapons. Now he wants to send the ball to Kai Di, the head of the Emei faction. near.

He made a very beautiful high toss serve, because his whole body was exerting force, and his body was even turned half a circle by his arms. Many fans shouted in their hearts, "It's over, it's going to be out of bounds".

Only Christen and Tim, who were watching the game in front of the TV, were brightened: "This shot is good!"

boom! 21:21, the Chinese team tied!

The Libero of the US team was surprised: "Wow, has this player served so well before?"

In the past, You Ziyu's first serve was just difficult to judge, but now it is really difficult to catch, but unfortunately, this ball was caught for the second time. The American team's libero is not weak. Under the circumstances, he can quickly crack many powerful serves, and the game has re-entered the tug-of-war.

The rhythm of the game began to become tense, and all the players tightened their inner rope. The US team hoped to win three rounds as soon as possible, and it was acceptable to take a step back and win 3:2, but they must not accept that they fell here , because they have not won against the Russian team, once they lose to the Chinese team, they will not be able to enter the semi-finals.

And the Chinese team has a reason why they must win.

The yellow and blue volleyball flew high again. Meng Yuqing hugged her sister, and suddenly felt that the yellow color was turning gray. She blinked vigorously and found that the volleyball was still in its original color, and the hand Meng Yuling held with her seemed to be loose. For a moment, they held each other tighter, as if they were as close as when they were babies.

Meng Yuling's breathing was not short, but it became weaker and weaker.

The score has reached 25:24. As long as the Chinese team wins another goal, they can win the third game!

At this time, with the help of the setter Jerome, William once again got a good opportunity to attack. Qiao Mingming and Kong Duojin were in the back row, and the other two in the front row were tricked into blocking the net. Only Qin Chunxiao, who was in charge of defense, was there. .

It's big!

William didn't make a run-up, and took off with one foot on the spot. His body was as tense as a bow, and he swung his arm in an instant, smashing the ball heavily over the net.

At this moment, Qin Chunxiao resolutely followed and took off, but it seemed that he didn't choose the right timing for the jump, and William's spike route was on his right side.

Some fans saw this scene, their hearts were already tight, and they couldn't stop it!

Newton also thought, this shot is not easy to block, if William's spike route is on Qin Chunxiao's left, Qin Chunxiao can also block it backwards, but the ball is on the right... This left-handed person may not react well.

Meng Yuqing murmured: "I can stop it!"

Qin Chunxiao can stop this ball!

"I can stop it."

Meng Yuqing lowered her head in astonishment, and saw her younger sister raised her hand, flipped her wrist, and gave her a final smile.

Before it was too late, Qin Chunxiao waved his right hand in the air, and his palm just caught the ball dunked by William, and he successfully used a right backhand that he was not good at.

But if it's just a simple block, with the strength of William's ball, the ball may fly out of bounds.

Qin Chunxiao's heart was extremely calm, and a subtle voice told him in his heart, you have to change the shape of your hand, and it seemed that someone pushed gently on the back of your hand, so the boy's right hand wearing a red wristband turned into a Palm down angle.

The libero of the American team rushed towards the volleyball, but when the ball landed, his fingertips were still 5 cm away from the volleyball.

At 26:24, the Chinese team took the lead in winning the second game, 2:1!

Qin Chunxiao stood on the ground, looking at William, both of them were panting, while Tong Shulan looked at this scene, maybe because the color of the red wristband was too conspicuous, he felt in a daze that the person who blocked the net just now , there are two, one of them is a blue-eyed teenager, and the other is a girl wearing a red jersey with a height of [-] meters.

William said to Qin Chunxiao: "You are very energetic today. I don't think you would block the net so aggressively when you hit Roman."

Qin Chunxiao wiped his sweat with his collar: "Who told you to hit your ball, I can just stop it."

William was annoyed, and he went back cursing. Qin Chunxiao turned around and embraced his teammates. Kong Duojin held his head and said, "Good stop."

It's the fourth inning.

Newton stood up: "Shu Lan, get ready and win this match with one effort!"

Tong Shulan pulled the towel from her head and ran towards the arena.

【inherited】

You Ziyu is standing on the teeing area, thousands of miles away, the sand volleyball king who taught him to serve is watching TV nervously. At this time, Christen's attention to You Ziyu is no longer just for Chang Xiaole, but a teacher concern for students.

【team】

You Ziyu's serve was picked up again, the U.S. team quickly defended and counterattacked, and Kong Duojin stepped forward to block the ball without hesitation, restricting the ball path of the U.S. team's attacker. Cushion the ball.

【unreconciled】

Ding Rong, the only one of the four major attackers who is not famous for his jumping ability and unable to launch a strong attack in front of the net after a serious injury, stood in the position of the setter and pushed the ball back with one hand. He knew that his comrades had already started approach.

【pain】

Tong Shulan was running, and there was a faint pain in his knee, which made him regret that he hadn't applied for an injection before the game. Then he took off on one foot without hesitation, waved his left hand into the air, and the wave was empty. The rear jumped to a higher height, roaring and smashing the ball.

Tong Shulan is no longer the main attacker of the best men's volleyball team in the national uniform. He has too many injuries. He is the only one in the team who has more than 10 shots and closed shots. His jumping ability is not good. , It was just to avoid being eliminated, and it was hard to play with all my strength again, and the playing time was not as much as others.

But he still wants to stay on the field and go farther and farther with his teammates.

From this moment, Meng Yuqing's vision began to fade, her eyes did not blink, tears rolled down her cheeks, and the instruments beside her made harsh sounds.

She thought, her younger sister must know that this group of boys will definitely win this competition today, but her temper is too impatient, just like when watching a TV series, she always likes to watch the first few episodes, and then skip directly to the last episode Episode, after knowing the finale, I don't bother to follow the content in the middle.

This is not a good habit, Yuling, it's better to watch such a wonderful game, right?But forget it, I'll read it for you.

Meng Yuqing got up quietly and let the medical staff do the final rescue for her sister, while she leaned against the wall and watched TV.

After 20 minutes, the Chinese team won the fourth game 25:22. With a score of 3:1, they miraculously defeated the US team and advanced to the semi-finals of the VNL final.

At 2018:7 p.m. on July 6, 25, the doctor announced that the rescue was invalid, and Meng Yuling’s young life came to an end. Because she had signed a body donation before her death, the doctor rushed to remove her cornea. The only part of the tortured body that can be reborn.

Meng Yuqing has been following her younger sister, she has completely lost her color vision at this time, and can only walk steadily by holding her father's hand.

The medical staff stood beside the operating table in two rows, and a female doctor held a letter of thanks.

"Thank you, Ms. Meng Yuling, for your contribution to the cause of human organ donation. Thank you for your kindness. Please accept our most sincere respect."

"A bow."

"Two bows."

"Three bows."

In the past few years, Meng Yuling had always been left behind by the people around her. She could only sit in that cramped wheelchair and watch them run farther and farther. Now, it was her turn to leave them behind.

Meng Yuqing knelt down and burst into tears. Her mother hugged her, while her father walked to her daughter's body, took out a very old small wind chime from her pocket, and put it by her little daughter's hand.

After the game, Qin Chunxiao received a message from Meng Yuqing.

[She walked very peacefully. She took a lot of painkillers in the last moment, and she didn't suffer much. And she knew before she left that you would win. Your block is very beautiful. Her eyes lit up when she saw it, Xiaozai , I know you are the strongest, please tell Lao Tong about this matter, and help me comfort him, okay? 】

Qin Chunxiao looked at Tong Shulan and handed over the phone.

Seeing the text message, Tong Shulan sniffed: "It's fine if you don't suffer, Xiaozai, you send a message to Sister Qing for me, and just say I'm fine, she should take good care of her body."

Qin Chunxiao looked at Tong Shulan and reminded: "Brother Tong, your face is covered with sweat, wipe it off."

Tong Shulan replied embarrassingly: "Oh, oh, okay, just wipe it."

He pressed a white towel over his face.