190 Extra (6)
◎Have a better tomorrow◎
In fact, before Qin Xiaoba returned to the local team, he also had in-depth exchanges with Song Linzhou.
At that time, both of them had the same worry.
In addition to worrying that the coaching staff would severely punish them after finding out, he was also worried about how Zhu Qi would react if he found out that he liked Ah Shui.
And Daxiong provided some information that the coaching staff might relax the punishment based on performance.
Song Linzhou had accurately guessed Zhu Qi's intentions and gave Qin Xiaoba a heads-up: "They'll most likely send you back to the provincial team, but not necessarily Ah Shui. Zhu Qi can't bear to part with Ah Shui, and neither can the women's team's Foye. Maomao just retired, and the women's team is short on key players right now, but that doesn't mean the coaching staff won't act. After all, the rules are there. Anyone who breaks them will pay a price. If the team doesn't deal with you, it's just the calm before the storm."
Qin Xiaoba understood what Song Linzhou meant.
It's like a prisoner who has committed a crime. The days of waiting for trial are even more torturous, not knowing which will come first, the gallows or the handcuffs.
Song Linzhou even discussed the subsequent plans with Qin Xiaoba. "Actually, I don't think returning to the provincial team is necessarily a bad thing. Although no one from the national team has ever returned to the local team and made it back, it depends on human effort. You've been in excellent form lately, and you're a player who can handle pressure. There's a Chinese Games next week, and the individual champion will be guaranteed a spot on the national second team. Then, you'll be able to catch up with the year-end round-robin tournament for the first and second teams. If everything goes well, you'll be able to make it back in less than six months. By then..."
The coaches couldn't say anything.
The athletes' execution ability has always been excellent. Once they have determined the route to follow, they will immediately start to execute it.
Of course, Song Linzhou also took an element of gambling when formulating this route.
After all, he didn't know whether Qin Xiaoba could keep up with the training after leaving the national team, and whether he could come back as quickly as possible.
If that doesn't work, Qin Xiaoba will have to wait at least two years before returning to the national team.
By that time the Los Angeles World Games had already ended.
It doesn’t matter whether Qin Xiaoba comes back or not.
So there was only one chance, but fortunately the result was pretty good because he seized the opportunity.
Many people say that Qin Xiaoba and Zhu Qi are not alike. Zhu Qi is energetic, while Qin Xiaoba is more Buddhist.
But at this time, Song Linzhou felt that the brother and sister still had something in common, which was that they would take responsibility for everything they could.
Perhaps even his sister would not have thought that the boy who used to be lazy and slack when he was in the national team would actually fight for the championship for his beloved.
Song Linzhou actually watched Qin Xiaoba's Chinese Games and the promotion and relegation matches of the first and second teams together with Daxiong.
Qin Xiaoba played very well.
If he can maintain this form, he will definitely get a place in the men's singles at the World Games.
Big Bear was also very pleased: "This kid has improved again."
Song Linzhou felt that this scene was very familiar.
That is, the person you like is a leader in the industry, while you are just a player on a local team.
When one's honor, status and achievements are not as good as the other.
In order to be able to stand next to the person you admire, to narrow the distance between you and her and to follow in her footsteps, you train hard and play all the games you can.
This reminded Song Linzhou of the state of the two of them when they first met Zhu Qi.
She is like a shining star, rising in the distant night sky.
There was endless darkness all around, but she was so bright that it was impossible to look away.
It took him a long time to walk to the podium which was closer to her.
Perhaps it was because the man's gaze was too direct, Zhu Qi felt that the current atmosphere was a bit dangerous.
"...and the determination to not be afraid of what lies ahead."
He took a deep breath, and seemed to have something he had been thinking about saying for a long time, but was interrupted in time by Zhu Qi.
"As a manager, I don't really want to see this kind of determination."
The heat in Song Linzhou's chest was like a bucket of cold water poured over him, and he was obviously unable to react to Zhu Qi's answer.
Zhu Qi was right. Because of the matter of Qin Xiaoba and A Shui, the coaching staff did spend a lot of time and effort on it.
Put yourself in his shoes. If Zhu Qi were the coach, he would naturally hope that his players would focus on their training and practice honestly.
So what Zhu Qi said...there is nothing wrong with it.
It can even be said that this answer was within Song Linzhou's expectations.
This is also an important reason why Song Linzhou admires her, that is, she is as calm as a star, hanging there quietly.
The clouds flow over her body, and the years and time become her clothes.
She always knows what she wants and then fights for it without wavering.
But Zhu Qi ended the topic just like that.
The two returned to the various lounges.
To be precise, Zhu Qi felt like a deserter for the first time. He was not as decisive as when he rejected Mori Yunan before, and he did not feel any guilt.
She didn't know why, but she didn't even have the courage to listen to what Song Linzhou wanted to say.
This is very un-Zhu Qi!
But at that time, Ah Shui once said something, and this moment came to Zhu Qi's mind.
"Over the years, we came here when we were still children, working hard every day to bring honor to this country. And there are people around us who accompany us. The years we have spent together can never be erased. You, Maomao, and Lao Qin have all become inseparable companions in my life."
The years we spent together...
The children living on Tiantan East Road will grow up one day and separate for their own future.
Perhaps there will never be such a day in the future when we will fight for the same goal.
This kind of feeling is that of comrades-in-arms and teammates, and it is a bond of mutual support along the way.
But love?
Zhu Qi didn't know.
But Zhu Qi felt that this kind of feeling should go beyond love.
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Maomao had just finished checking the number of people and found that Zhu Qi had not returned, so he knew that he must be packing up in the training hall again, so he waited at the door for a while, and sure enough, Zhu Qi came back with a lot on his mind.
The two men didn't exchange much when they met. Maomao, assuming Zhu Qi was still worried about Qin Xiaoba and Ah Shui, casually said, "The coaching staff didn't say anything. Brother Xiaofeng was very happy when he learned that Xiaoba had returned, and he even said hello to the coaching staff. Xiaoba has been following him ever since. In three months, the World Championships and the National Table Tennis Championships will be held back-to-back, and the year after will be the World Games in Los Angeles. Everyone must be very busy with training and don't have the energy to worry about these things."
Zhu Qi thought about it and said, yes, the Los Angeles World Games will be here soon.
This is her fourth time participating in...
At this time, she suddenly felt that "there were fewer and fewer games to play."
Seeing that Zhu Qi was still frowning, Maomao simply didn't rush back. After all, he was now Zhu Qi's acting coach, and he had to pay attention to the mood of his players.
So the two of them stood in the corridor and chatted for a while.
"When the Los Angeles Games are over, I will be 29 years old." Zhu Qi and Maomao are exactly four years apart in age, which is one World Games cycle.
Maomao was preparing to retire at Zhu Qi's age, and Zhu Qi also felt that his physical condition had indeed deteriorated in the past two years.
I will have a fever for a week after getting caught in the rain. My resistance will also decrease and my recovery ability will not be as good as before.
Maomao smiled and said, "You? You're in a much better situation than me. You can still play in at least two more World Games. After all, the World Games after Los Angeles is the most important one! It's on our home turf! In Beijing! You must be there in person!"
When the news came out that China would be the host country and be responsible for hosting the World Games, the whole country celebrated.
We must create the best World Games!
As it turned out, the Beijing World Games were held many years later.
Whether it is the opening ceremony, the venue, the layout of the World Games Village, the food, the logistical supplies, or the quality of the audience, it is the best ever.
"Maybe. One match is enough. If I play two more times, I probably won't be competing in a major event at the Beijing World Games after Los Angeles," Zhu Qi lamented. "The women's singles will definitely be replaced by then. I'll be lucky to be on the mixed team. Time flies."
"Yeah, I've been with the national team for so many years without realizing it." Maomao suddenly thought of something and turned back to ask. "You said before that you wanted to return to Jianghuai Province after retirement. Do you still feel that way now?"
"Actually, I haven't thought about it yet. Chairman Ren said he could help me arrange for my family to settle in Chaojing. But my uncle and aunt have lived in their hometown for so many years, I don't know if they will get used to Chaojing. If they are willing to come, I will of course stay in Chaojing..."
"That's great!" Ah Shui appeared from nowhere, having probably been listening at the door for quite some time. She walked towards Zhu Qi and Maomao with tired eyes, yawning. "I've been waiting for you, but you didn't come back. I was so sleepy, haha..."
"Didn't I say I would be back late? Why are you waiting for me?" Zhu Qi said with a smile.
"I can't sleep well if you don't come back." Ah Shui hooked her arm around Zhu Qi's neck and acted coquettishly. "I'm also planning to buy a house in Chaojing. If you can live there permanently, we won't have to be apart anymore!"
A Shui also made an appearance at the Riyadh City Games, and his performance in hitting the ball with both hands was named the best of the year by the International Table Tennis Federation.
Although her mother's company is located in Shanghai, she recently planned to open a branch, and Beijing was naturally the most suitable place.
Since A Shui stayed in Chaojing, Qin Xiaoba probably wouldn't return to Jianghuai.
In fact, after returning from Incheon, A Shui also felt a little complicated about this relationship.
Firstly, he had such a good relationship with Qin Xiaoba's sister, and he had known Qin Xiaoba for such a long time, so they could talk about anything with each other, but this kind of emotion seemed to be no different from friendship.
Secondly, it was also because of the national team's rules, and Ah Shui was rather timid...
But when he saw Zhu Qi dragging Qin Xiaoba to the deputy hall, A Shui couldn't resist his first impulse.
In fact, A Shui knew that although Zhu Qi said he didn't care about them, he had been worrying about himself and Qin Xiaoba during this period.
But A Shui felt that just as Maomao said, everything depends on human efforts.
They have gone through so many difficult games together and defeated so many "talented players" from abroad. They will surely have a better life in the future!
"Then I will try my best to get the household registration here." Maomao said with a smile.
"Long live!" A Shui cheered.
Of course Zhu Qi was reluctant to leave and thanked his friends.
Her heart is not made of iron, and she will also feel heartbroken because of separation.
/
Zhu Qi did not tell anyone about the conversation by the stone bridge that night.
The next day, he showed the same attitude as usual, training when it was time to train and eating when it was time to eat.
But occasionally when I have some free time, that conversation still makes me feel messy.
Zhu Qi didn't know how Maomao found out, but suddenly she ran over to her with a smile and asked, "Why haven't you spoken to Daling these past two days?"
【Author’s words】
Try to finish writing the extra chapter within a week [Spread flowers]
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