Chapter 100 The 100th Winter Olympics is coming
In February of the following year, the curtain of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics was officially opened.
This is He Hui's second Olympic journey. Compared to the first time when she came to the biggest sports stage held every four years as a challenger, this time He Hui is the star in the spotlight.
As soon as they got off the plane, He Hui's figure skating team was surrounded by a large group of reporters. Flashlights kept flashing and microphones were raised in front of everyone.
In addition to He Hui, the favorite to win the championship, the rise of the figure skating team in this Pyeongchang cycle is obvious to all. It has become the most anticipated national team in China after the short track speed skating team and freestyle skiing team.
For example, Tan Ling, who managed to gain a foothold in the women's singles event even though she didn't perform a quadruple jump, Kong Ziqiu, who overcame her development barrier and continued to rise after changing coaches, and Lv Nanfeng, who is also a comedian in the women's singles figure skating team. Lv Nanfeng was not selected for the Olympic roster this time, but was unexpectedly announced as a member of the Winter Olympics commentary team. It can be said that she fought side by side with her teammates from another perspective.
In addition to the women's singles, the figure skating team maintained its advantage in pair skating very well. In the men's singles, they also successfully won the historic third place thanks to the outstanding performance of Bian Jing. Even the ice dance combination gradually got rid of the fate of being at the bottom.
The group, wearing the uniformly distributed down jacket version of the national team uniforms, strode through the crowd, and surrounded by the crowd, they came to the parking lot and boarded the bus to the Olympic Village.
"It doesn't seem very cold." Tan Ling unzipped his pants, leaned back in his chair, and looked out the window at the buildings and plants that were rapidly moving backwards.
He Hui sat in the aisle seat. She observed the scene outside through Tan Ling's profile and did not speak for a while.
It was Tan Ling who spoke again.
"Four years ago, I thought I might never have the chance to come to the Olympics again."
He Hui thought that after starting over again, everything would be completely different.
But she loved these changes, these people who had a deep connection with her second life, and they were all heading towards a better ending.
Thinking of this, He Hui's mouth corners couldn't help but rise.
"I thought of it." He Hui replied.
"Well... and then we really walked here." Tan Ling put his palm against the transparent glass window, "It's amazing."
The two of them had not been talking for a minute when He Hui heard Bian Jing's chattering voice.
“Ahhh, what should I do? The thing I hate to eat is kimchi. I just saw a picture that said there are a lot of kimchi in the cafeteria…” Bian Jing leaned back in his chair with a look of despair on his face.
"You came to the Winter Olympics and only thought about food?" Tan Ling's mouth twitched.
"People are made of iron and food is made of steel! Delicious food can instantly make people feel better!" Bian Jing immediately refuted, and even looked at He Hui, trying to seek approval, "Are you right?!"
He Hui blinked: "Really?"
Bian Jing was even more disappointed: "Humph, you guys don't understand the pain of not being able to eat delicious food!!"
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Since the Winter Olympics were added to Sochi, the team competition has traditionally started here.
A total of ten countries advance to the preliminary rounds in Pyeongchang, and half of them will be eliminated after the short program in each event.
"After taking a look at this year's roster, I felt a surge of confidence and came up with some special ideas."
"Please expand on your thoughts above. It feels like we are having the same dream hahahaha."
"To be honest, after having He Hui, I think this is a reasonable plan!"
Not only are netizens looking forward to the Chinese team's team competition, the Winter Olympics team leader also held a meeting on the first day of arriving at the Olympic Village to set and clarify goals. It can be said that they are full of fighting spirit.
"Although our opponents are still very strong, we still have to aim for first place. Don't be nervous, play to your best and win glory for our country. I believe everyone knows that we may encounter various difficulties this time, but please face them head-on and show the spirit of Chinese athletes!"
The team leader spoke powerfully and everyone was full of fighting spirit.
After all, it is on South Korea's home court, and every team in China is prepared for a tough battle.
The figure skating team is no exception.
After all, after just two days in the athletes' village, everyone could feel the unfriendly gazes of the Korean athletes.
Bian Jing was particularly upset: "What? I went to the training hall to practice that day, and the Korean men's singles player deliberately dangled on my jumping route! I seriously suspect it was intentional..."
"It must be intentional." Guo Yufei pushed up his glasses and chimed in, "Although this athlete only has one quadruple jump, the Lutz, he has to compare us who have two or three quadruple jumps to him as a strong rival. I don't understand why."
This time, China has two places in the men's singles. In addition to Bian Jing, who is now a capable player, there is also Guo Yufei, a young player who has emerged this season, who has just turned 17 but has already performed four quadruple jumps.
Although the young player does not have as much experience in big competitions as Bian Jing, he has a strong momentum to rise. Moreover, unlike Bian Jing's straightforward personality, Guo Yufei likes to be sarcastic and make the opponent return home in defeat with just a few words.
Bian Jing was very pleased to hear this, and he nodded quickly and said, "That's right! He may not even make it into the top ten, right?"
"Unless there is some malicious curse that causes everyone in front to fall and make mistakes." Guo Yufei replied.
Everyone was amused by this statement: “Hahahahahaha.”
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"CCTV, CCTV, welcome to watch the first day of the team figure skating competition at the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics. Today we will show you the men's singles and pairs competitions."
Bai Ying's voice arrived as promised, accompanying everyone through season after season, and witnessing the Chinese team's growth from being unable to get two places to being a strong contender for medals and even gold medals.
Time seemed long and short, making Bai Ying sigh.
"A total of ten countries entered this team competition. In addition to the strong candidates for the championship, the Russian Olympic delegation and the American team, the Chinese team's lineup this year is very worth looking forward to. The previously strong Japanese team is now overshadowed by the retirement of Shimokawa Takuya and the development of Sanada Eriko."
The changes in the world pattern have brought about earth-shaking changes in just one Olympic cycle.
Russia, like in the previous life, was sanctioned after Sochi and could only participate in the Olympics as a Russian Olympic delegation. But this still did not stop their athletes from chasing He Hui in the four-week race.
"The camera is now showing the boxes of each country. We can see that the players who are not playing today have also come to the stadium to cheer for the players who are about to play."
Regardless of whether they are playing or not, everyone comes to the field with full concentration and all the necessary tools for cheering are available.
Bian Jing, who was the first to appear today, was wearing a shiny coat for the competition and was dressed exquisitely as she sat in the center position.
Tang Meng, who has always had a bad face towards Bian Jing, put a sticker of the Chinese flag on his face today, and waved the small national flag in his hand and the banner of Bian Jing prepared in advance.
"You're the seventh one to go on stage?" asked Li Zishi, the male ice dance partner. "Should we prepare in advance?"
Bian Jing nodded: "Yes, but I want to sit with everyone for a while to relieve my nervous mood."
Tang Meng seemed to have heard something funny: "How can someone as heartless as you be nervous?"
"Who are you calling heartless?" Four years have passed, and the relationship between Bian Jing and Tang Meng is still so tense.
Yu Feiguang, the big brother of pair skating, is 29 years old this year. Seeing two people who are not young at all quarreling, he felt a little tired.
"Alright, alright, let's watch the game." He separated the two.
"It's so funny! Although the camera quickly cut away, the suspected internal strife of the Chinese team was still seen by the global audience."
"It seems that Tang Meng and Bian Jing are on the same side only in supporting He Hui."
"I'm looking forward to seeing Huaguo on the podium. No, I'm dreaming big, a gold medal!!"
In recent years, Bian Jing's performance has remained at the level of the last group in men's singles. Although he only goes on stage occasionally, he makes fewer mistakes and has never slipped out of the top ten.
Therefore, the team leader arranged for Sideline to compete in the short program and for Guo Yufei to perform in the free skating, hoping to first secure the points in the finals and then seek a surprise breakthrough through higher difficulty.
Before going on stage, Bian Jing even winked at He Hui, as if hoping to get encouragement.
He Hui was helpless, but still clenched his fist with full team spirit: "Come on."
Bian Jing looked extremely encouraged and went on stage with high morale. His short program this time was the highest set in men's singles - 4Lz+3T jumps, 4S and 3A single jumps.
"The next player to take the court is our Chinese player Bian Jing. Currently the leader in men's singles is the Japanese team, but he is only equipped with one quad."
What Bai Ying meant was that the real showdown had just begun.
The moment Bian Jing appeared, the Chinese team shouted in unison, "Come on Bian Jing! Come on Chinese team!"
Before standing still, Bian Jing specifically raised his chin in the direction of his teammates, smiled at them, nodded to show that he received encouragement, and then started his first appearance in the Pyeongchang Olympics.
Four years have passed and Bian Jing's skating and performance levels have improved a lot.
At least his arms no longer waved around aimlessly like they did in his youth, his steps were more efficient, and his use of the blade was cleaner and clearer.
The advantage that the scenery has always possessed, that is, jumping high and floating far, is maintained very well.
The 4Lz+3T jump at the beginning caused an exclamation, and when he landed he flew two meters away.
"To be honest, he does look pretty good when he dances." Tang Meng pouted, unwilling to admit it.
He Hui nodded and watched the people on the stage enthusiastically express the emotions of the music through body language.
In the second half, he maintained a high level of performance in 4S and 3A, and there was nothing wrong with his take-off and landing.
In addition, he has been competing in the men's singles competition year after year, and his program content score has gradually improved to the first-tier level.
"Congratulations to Bian Jing for giving the Chinese team a good start and a smooth start to his Pyeongchang trip."
The next second, the score of the side scene appeared on the big screen.
——101.55 points, currently ranked first.
"I hope I can maintain this ranking." Bian Jing sat on the stool, his expression serious and nervous.
Tang Meng raised her lips teasingly: "How about I perform a ritual for you to bless you?"
Bian Jing looked at Tang Meng speechlessly, then rolled his eyes and replied, "That's fine, let's see how powerful you are."
Tang Meng was aroused by Bian Jing's disdainful look. He made a few random hand movements and raised his eyebrows at Bian Jing: "Just wait and see."
Bian Jing's mouth twitched: "I am a good socialist youth, I don't believe in these things."
But as the game continued, Bian Jing's expression gradually became complicated.
First, the Canadian athlete who was the eighth to perform fell during his quad jump, and then the Russian Olympic delegation who was the ninth to perform missed the jump, and both players fell below 100 points.
Bian Jing turned around and looked at Tang Meng dimly: "Can you really do it?"
Tang Meng had already hidden both of her hands under her buttocks, and turned her head back with mixed feelings: "No way?"
The two exchanged glances and then turned their attention back to the ice. At this point, the second player of the American team was still to come on the ice.
I don’t know if it was due to the impact of the previous incident or the poor quality of the Korean ice rink, but in any case, the American player still fell.
In other words, Bian Jing successfully helped the Chinese team get ten points in the men's singles short program event.
The way Bian Jing looked at Tang Meng had changed from teasing to awe.
Tang Meng was at a loss for words: "No... Well, even if you jump into the Yellow River, you can't clear yourself from it."
Even He Hui looked at Tang Meng expectantly and said, "How about you perform another ritual to bless us to win the gold medal?"
Tang Meng was completely paralyzed: "Don't make fun of me, woo woo."
Unexpectedly, He Hui looked quite serious.
She said seriously, "Then... can you dance the hand gesture again?"
"He Hui!"
With a howl of despair, Tang Meng surrendered completely and did a random hand dance before he stopped.
He Hui nodded with satisfaction and said to Zhu Qingxue/Yu Lang who were about to take the stage: "I think you can also take first place."
Zhu Qingxue and Yu Lang looked at each other, but were lost in He Hui's sincere gaze, Bian Jing's confident eyes and Tang Meng's affirmation of giving up the struggle.
"......Thanks."
With the help of the mysterious ritual of the Chinese team, pair skating, which was originally an advantageous event, once again won first place.
As a result, Tang Meng's gesture dance became a regular feature of the team.
Bai Ying: "After the first day of competition, the Chinese team ranked first with 20 points. They maintained a good momentum. Let's see you tomorrow."
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