MTL - The Gold is Yours, You Are Mine-Chapter 50 National competition (14)

Xie Shi'an was holding a racket in his left hand, standing in front of the net panting, one was receiving the serve with his dominant hand, and the other was a left-handed ball that had just been practiced for a few days, she played badly against Jian Changnian during the day, now it was her turn to be abused .

Jian Changnian stood opposite her, with a big smile on the corners of her lips, her tail almost raised to the sky.

"Shi'an, can you do it?"

Xie Shi'an's teeth were about to be crushed.

"Nonsense, come again."

Yan Xinyuan was giving technical guidance outside the field.

"Hey, that's right, now that you are left-handed, you have to change your way of thinking. Her backhand is your forehand."

"Don't fix those fancy and useless things, honestly teach me the basics of receiving, serving, drawing and killing. You don't need to train your left hand to be as proficient as your right hand. Just be able to surprise and win at critical times."

"Jian Changnian, you haven't eaten! Hit me hard!"

Hearing the words, the young man took a look at Xie Shi'an, feeling a little unbearable.

Today's game had already exhausted her a lot of energy, and she didn't have time to rest when she returned to the training center. She played with her left hand and was pressed by her all the time. Xie Shi'an's clothes were all wet on the back, and her bangs were also wet. Sticking it to his forehead, he kept panting while holding the racket.

"Coach Yan..." She wanted to say something to let her rest for a while.

Xie Shi'an swallowed, and straightened up again.

"I don't need you to pity me, come again."

Yan Xinyuan didn't mean to torture her with such high pressure, it was really time-pressed, and the muscles had to form memory as soon as possible in a limited time, so that it could be used on the field, and there was no shortcut to forming muscle memory, only day in and day out I worked hard all night.

Jian Changnian looked at him, and then at Xie Shi'an who gritted his teeth and persisted. He also held the racket with a resolute expression, and took a few steps back to serve.

The night was getting dark.

The entire training center gradually fell into darkness, only the lights in the badminton hall were still on, and the sound of shoe soles rubbing against the floor could be heard from time to time.

Yan Xinyuan couldn't stand it any longer, so he went back to rest first, and only two people were still feeding each other.

From the beginning, Xie Shi'an couldn't catch her aggressive smash, but now he can gradually follow her rhythm with his left hand.

Jian Changnian crossed back and retreated, jumped up suddenly, and raised his hand in a smash. Xie Shi'an didn't dodge or dodge, and drew back with his left hand.

This time it was Jian Changnian's turn to be a little dazed, her inertia made her run to the left, but in fact the ball landed in the right half.

The white feathers fell to the ground.

Xie Shi'an finally won a ball, a smile floated on the boy's face, his whole body relaxed, and his eyes were dark.

Seeing that the situation was not good, Jian Changnian threw the racket, flipped over the net, and quickly hugged her in her arms without letting her head touch the floor.

"Shi'an, Shi'an, are you okay!"

Jian Changnian saw her eyes closed, anxious, shaking her shoulders and calling her name.

Xie Shi'an raised one hand with difficulty to grab her arm, and said weakly, "I'm not dead...don't howl."

"Then...then can you still go? I'll help you go back and rest."

Xie Shi'an nodded, trying to stand up with all his strength, but his legs were weak and his muscles were sore, so he fell back again.

Xie Shi'an: "..."

But this time, Jian Changnian didn't laugh at her anymore, but put her arms on his shoulders, and helped her stand up with difficulty.

"Come on, I'll take you back."

"No, I myself..." Xie Shi'an just wanted to speak hard, and stepped down the arena?... 40; when the first step was on the ground, the soreness from the thigh to the sky made her sore The face is green.

Jian Changnian couldn't hold back, burst out laughing, saw her murderous eyes look over, and suppressed the smile again.

"Ahem...Look, if I hadn't held you up, you would have been on the ground long ago. You should be lucky that the apartments of the national team are all elevators. If the dormitory of our Coastal Province team, we probably would have to be separated by now." Climb up with hands and feet."

That being said, Xie Shi'an almost staggered when going up the steps of the apartment. Fortunately, Jian Changnian supported her so that she didn't fall down. She half dragged and half dragged him into the elevator.

"Hiss...you're still weird."

Maybe it was because Xie Shi'an was really tired today, or maybe it was because the lights in the elevator were too bright, she was leaning against the wall with her eyes half closed, her eyelashes trembling, and her side face had a pale and fragile beauty.

Jian Changnian thought a little bit.

"Are you still up tomorrow afternoon?"

She still has a four-in-two match tomorrow afternoon.

Hearing this, Xie Shi'an raised his eyes and glanced at her. She had a hunch that this was definitely not an ordinary question.

Sure enough, Jian Changnian continued: "There must be no one in the infirmary now, why don't I press and stretch for you."

Every time they finished their physical training, they would go to the team doctor for a massage to loosen their muscles and bones. If the team doctor was busy, Qiao Yuchu would do most of the work, but Qiao Yuchu was not here today.

Xie Shi'an moved his lips: "No..."

Jian Changnian looked at her seriously, there was no trace of impurity in her eyes, only full of clear concern.

"But how can you play the game tomorrow like this, and it's so late, my roommate must be asleep, and no one will press it for me."

Xie Shi'an raised his head and glanced at the time in the elevator, it was 1:45 in the middle of the night, well, it was because of her hard work to accompany her to this point.

The elevator has arrived.

Xie Shi'an leaned on the armrest and straightened his waist.

"If you want me to give you a massage, just say so."

Jian Changnian took her arms and walked to the dormitory.

"This is called mutual, mutual, help, help."

When he arrived at the dormitory, Xie Shi'an didn't even bother to change his shoes, so he lay face down on the bed.

"Come on, let's make a quick decision."

No matter how you look at it, the words "quick battle and quick decision" are not suitable to appear on the bed, Jian Chang read it with a chill.

"You are addicted to playing games, wait for me to wash your hands."

The young man was tall and thin, and the bones and muscle lines could be clearly felt even through the clothes.

Jian Changnian pinched her shoulders, but Xie Shi'an suddenly struggled, trying to get up.

She held him down: "What are you doing!"

Xie Shi'an buried his head in the pillow again.

"Ah... a little itchy, I'm not used to it. In the past, either the team doctor or Yuchu came to do this."

Jian Changnian thought to herself: Only sister Yuchu is willing to do this kind of thankless work, she is really kind to you.

but.

A weird smile appeared on Jian Changnian's face.

"Shi'an, do you have itchy flesh?"

not good.

Xie Shi'an's mind was buzzing with alarms, and he was about to force himself to get up in the next second, but it was too late, and Jian Changnian kept yelling at her from behind.

Xie Shi'an crawled around on the bed like a caterpillar, avoiding her claws everywhere.

It's rare to see her in such a distressed state. Jian Changnian was so playful that she wanted to scratch her armpit when she approached her.

Xie Shi'an rolled and dodged, picked up the pillow to defend himself, because of the strenuous exercise, a trace of flush appeared on his usually pale face.

She said angrily, "Jian Changnian, you're never finished!"

The person being yelled at didn't know why, but he was suddenly taken aback. Maybe he had never seen her like this before, or maybe he accidentally saw the curve under her neckline.

Jian Changnian didn't know why, but her heart was beating violently.

She swallowed, struggling to speak.

"I…"

Before he finished speaking, he was thrown head-on by a pillow.

"What are you, don't press my shoulders, come and press my legs."

In order to avoid being attacked from behind again, Xie Shi'an lay on his back, stretched out his legs in front of her like a second uncle.

Jian Changnian gritted her teeth inwardly: I'm following you to order the servant girl.

But Naihe still can't beat her now, so she can only swallow her anger, who told her to propose to help each other first, and when it's time for her to press, she must think of a way to toss her.

Jian Changnian made up her mind and started to get started.

"Which leg do you press first?"

"Right leg, use some strength."

Jian Chang gritted her teeth wanting to laugh.

"You have so many demands, aren't you not used to it?"

Xie Shi'an could tell that the more she didn't want her to do anything, the more she wanted to challenge her bottom line.

How can that make her happy?

"I'm getting used to it now." Xie Shi'an said with a smile on his face.

"Yes, Mr. Xie, let's work harder, little one."

Xie Shi'an was still wearing short-sleeved shorts from training, and her legs were covered with bruises and scars, all of which were medals left by her from training or competitions.

Looking at her bruised skin, Jian Changnian didn't know why, and no longer wanted to tease her, only a trace of distress remained, and asked in a low voice while gently pressing her to relax her muscles.

"Why are you hurt so much?"

"It was either training or a game."

Xie Shi'an didn't take it seriously, this is something that every professional player will experience, Jian Changnian has only been in the team for a short time, and only she would make such a fuss.

The boy's hand gently stroked her scar, and there was distress in his eyes.

"Try to protect yourself, don't fall down again, if grandpa saw it, it would be so distressing."

"Besides, you are so white, leaving scars...it doesn't look good."

Jian Changnian waited for a long time, but did not wait for a response. The only answer was the shallow breathing from the bedside.

She leaned over and saw that Xie Shi'an had fallen asleep! !

We agreed to help each other! !

The boy was not angry, and was about to shake her awake, but when his hand just touched her shoulder, he retracted like lightning.

When she fell asleep, she was really quiet, shed her usual indifference and alienation, like a pure and harmless angel.

Suddenly, Jian Changnian couldn't bear to disturb the tranquility at this moment, so she sighed helplessly, sat up, covered her with the quilt, didn't forget to take off her shoes, put them at the door, turned off the light, and said silently in the dark He said good night, then gently closed the door, turned and left.

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Xie Shi'an's opponent in the singles semi-finals is Jiang Yunli, a 45-year-old veteran of the Sichuan team.

When they were warming up before the game, the commentator also said.

"Jiang Yunli is a national-level athlete in my country. In her career spanning more than 30 years, she has won the World Championships, the All-England Championships, and the women's singles runner-up in the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. It's an honor."

"Although due to injuries in recent years, she withdrew from the training of the national team, returned to the provincial team, and gradually faded out of the public's sight, but she still reached the semi-finals of the national competition when she came back, and her strength is still strong."

"In this match between a veteran and a newcomer, whether Jiang Yunli is an old man with a long-term ambition, or Xie Shi'an and Dapeng will rise in the same wind in one day and skyrocket to 90,000 miles. Let us wait and see!" [1]

Before the game, Jiang Yunli's coach put muscle stickers on her back and wrists, and urged her repeatedly.

"Xie Shi'an defeated Yin Jiayi. Her strength should not be underestimated. So far, no one has been able to win a game from her. They were all taken away by 2-0 with shaved heads. If it doesn't work, let's abstain. That's what matters."

Jiang Yunli smiled and moved her shoulders.

"I'm the world champion, and I can't make people laugh if I abstain. Don't worry, I know it well."

The game officially started. Today, because of Jiang Yunli's comeback, the venue was almost full of people. The moment she saw her playing with a racket, the audience burst into cheers.

Xie Shi'an stepped forward to shake hands with the people amidst the roar of mountains and tsunami, and lowered his head slightly.

"Binhai Team, Xie Shi'an."

"I have heard a little bit. I heard that you defeated Yin Jiayi, swept through the entire Eastern Division, and even shaved the heads of all your opponents in singles. Sichuan team, Jiang Yunli, I am looking forward to a battle with you."

The two shook hands lightly, and the skin sticker on Jiang Yunli's hand was particularly eye-catching, and Xie Shi'an quickly let go.

"me too."

While the competition was going on fiercely, Qiao Yuchu's surgery also started. Jin Shunqi stood beside her with an electric knife, gently blocking her view of her wrist with his body.

"The anesthesiologist will always be here. If you feel pain, you can speak at any time, and we will readjust the dose of anesthetic for you."

When the electric knife cut the skin, blue smoke rose up, and the tip of the nose could smell a faint smell of paste, and there was basically no pain in the wrist, but it was numb, like a bug gnawing on it.

But this was tolerable for Qiao Yuchu. She moved her head, still a little curious and worried, wanting to see how the operation was going.

Jin Shunqi glanced at her while holding the electric knife, his amber pupils were filled with a warm smile.

"Miss Qiao, can't you trust me? If you look at me like this again, I will be nervous. "

As soon as the words fell, the doctors and nurses in the operating room laughed softly, Qiao Yuchu's face turned red all of a sudden, and she didn't dare to look at him anymore.

"No... Doctor Jin is very skilled in medicine, so go ahead and operate boldly."

Jin Shunqi didn't lift his head.

"Miss Qiao, close your eyes and sleep for a while, the pain will start in a while, I'm afraid you won't be able to sleep."

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"Xie Shi'an's serve is very aggressive. Can Jiang Yunli catch this ball? I caught it, beautiful!"

"Xie Shi'an withdrew to the backcourt and pressed on top of her head."

"Jiang Yunli is indeed an experienced veteran, she is very patient. Knowing that Xie Shi'an is a player who plays fast breaks and quick kills, she has been trying to find ways to hang her in the backcourt, let her run, and not give her a chance to kill the ball."

"Xie Shi'an was very uncomfortable being accused, she didn't want to wait any longer, she wanted to get back the rhythm on the court by herself..."

"Fake move! Xie Shi'an suddenly changed his move, from a smash to a flat push to the net, it is really hard to guard against."

"Let us congratulate Xie Shi'an for successfully winning the first game at 15:21."

Jiang Yunli returned to the rest area of ​​her team, wiped her sweat with a towel in one hand, and moved her right wrist, with a look of discomfort on her face.

"How is it, is it okay?" The coach called the team doctor to treat her, worried.

Jiang Yunli swallowed, and glanced at Xie Shi'an opposite.

"It's okay, she can persevere, she is very strong, but I don't want to lose either."

"Come on, Shi'an, drink some water." Yan Xinyuan unscrewed a bottle of pure water and handed it to her.

"How do you feel? Are you sure you can win the second round?"

Xie Shi'an hesitated for a while and said.

"If it was her in her prime, I'm afraid I can't beat her."

Yan Xinyuan patted her on the shoulder and took the water bottle back.

"There is a saying, Jiang is still old and spicy, don't underestimate the enemy, but don't be afraid, just let go and fight."

The team doctor finished acupuncture and moxibustion for her, and put plaster on her. Everything was ready, Jiang Yunli stood up with vigor, and walked to the field.

Xie Shi'an looked at the plaster on her hand.

"Actually... is this necessary?"

"Could it be that you want the ball? If you fight me with such an idea, then you will lose this round."

Xie Shi'an shook his head, ready to serve.

"Even if you are my senior, I must do my best in this match."

The corners of Jiang Yunli's lips curled up into a smile, eager to try, and her whole body was in high spirits.

"Then I can't bully the little one."

At the beginning of the second game, Jiang Yunli seemed to be a different person. She changed her conservative style of play in the previous game and was very proactive in receiving and serving.

"If there is a ceiling for the women's singles in the world, it must be Jiang Yunli at her peak, who is invincible all over the world with fast breaks and quick kills."

"She is the originator of this kind of game, and she knows how to deal with Xie Shi'an."

"Xie Shi'an's loss is due to lack of experience."

"The two sides are 19:20, Jiang Yunli is temporarily leading, and the last ball is up!"

"Jiang Yun Liping pushed, Xie Shi'an kept a distance, and didn't give her a chance to get close."

"Exchange one more shot with each other, and the calls go back and forth."

"Xie Shi'an can't wait anymore, she wants to make a quick decision, cross step back, jump up, smash the ball!"

"Jiang Yunli has no time to return to defense, can this ball be caught?! Can it be caught?!"

Accompanied by the excited words of the commentator, the audience in the stands held their breath and stood up nervously.

Jiang Yunli turned sideways, gritted her teeth, and flew over with all her strength. Before the ball hit the ground, she shoveled it up, and she also fell off the court heavily with the racket.

The angle of the ball flying across the net is very tricky, and it lands in the midfield.

Xie Shi'an didn't make it in time.

The audience cheered, accompanied by the sound of commentary.

"Jiang Yunli is working hard with her life! She has personally explained to us what the persistence of a veteran is, and this is it!"

"Let us congratulate Jiang Yunli for winning a round and coming to the match point. She is also the only player who has won a round from Xie Shi'an in the national competition so far. Let us congratulate her again for breaking Xie Shi'an. The invincible curse!"

The words of the commentary completely ignited the scene, a sea of ​​boiling.

The barrage on the live broadcast platform is also constantly brushing:

"Jiang... Yunli, awesome."

"Older gingers are more spicy."

"I'm crying. Jiang Yunli is really working hard. At an age where she no longer has any advantages among professional athletes, she is still working hard for her dream."

"Will Xie Shi'an lose? I don't want to see her lose either."

When this bullet screen flashed across the eyes.

Zhou Mu took the mobile phone and typed, word by word:

Jiang Yunli will not lose, and neither will Xie Shi'an. Everyone who perseveres in pursuing their dreams is an uncrowned king.

The team doctor and coach ran forward to help Jiang Yunli off the field.

The team doctor disinfected the broken skin on her arm, and the coach said anxiously: "Yun Li, let's forget it, let's abstain, your body can no longer endure such a high-intensity confrontation! The national competition has reached here, and you have never been able to do so. Going all the way from the group stage to the semi-finals, even if you want to prove yourself, it is enough!"

Jiang Yunli looked down at the racket in her hand, even for treatment, she never put it down for a moment.

Xie Shi'an on the opposite side was also looking at her.

Jiang Yunli seemed to be aware of it, and raised her eyes to look in that direction. The audience behind her was roaring and tsunami.

People from all directions were shouting her name, holding her lights and banners.

"Jiang Yunli—"

"come on!!"

She stood up and said softly: "Coach, take a look at the stands. So many people come here because they like me. I am the world champion. Even if it is the curtain call, I have to play well. Forfeit counts." What's going on, I can't let them down, and I don't want to leave any regrets for myself."

Yan Xinyuan took the purified water back from her hand.

"Go, it's the last round. For Jiang Yunli, this is a battle of fate, and it's the same for you."

"Climb over this mountain and start your own era."