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"Hahaha, to be honest, Joyce, you should have seen the reaction of the sports reporters and the Russians after Lewis said that sentence. This article was first published by..."

"Okey! I will try my best to keep myself looking forward to it. Oh, Louis, dear my sweetheart, you really deserve to be Johnny Wassenberg, the man he likes the most and wants to pursue—ow!!!"

俄罗斯莫斯科当地时间2００3年12月16号晚上七点，红顶酒店1101号客房，詹姆斯·乔伊斯卧室的床铺上。

Johnny, who was still shirtless one moment, lying there comfortably enjoying An Zexian's massage and talking and laughing, suddenly let out a cry of pain at the next moment. Knowing the situation, he turned his neck and looked back, silently asking An Zexian, who was standing beside the bed to help him relax his muscles, how could it be possible that An Zexian, who was so professional, couldn't control his strength all of a sudden, causing such severe pain.

Look at An Zexian again.

He smiled apologetically after noticing Johnny's pitiful, pitiful and accusing eyes. He lifted his fingers and moved his palm down, following the contours of Johnny's back muscles covered with medicated oil, all the way to the lower part of the lumbar spine and gently pressing.

As a result, I don't know how he did it. Johnny, who was still suffering from shoulder muscle pain a second ago, suddenly trembled his back muscles, let out a long and comfortable breath, and let out a moan in his throat.

In an instant, he forgot the serious injury he had suffered not long ago, and prostrated himself under An Zexian's ten fingers again, his neck muscles softened and fell back to his original position, his golden brown eyelashes blinked helplessly, and the tears in his eyes were on his unconscious The moment came out of my eyes and wet the bed.

"oh~god, an, I really like you. This feeling is really, ohoh~~"

"..."

"..."

"...well, Louis, I think that fool is all right, let's continue the conversation we left off."

Panting, trembling, Johnny's body muscles twitching in extreme relaxation and enjoyment, James Joyce and An Yi looked at each other by the French window on the other side of the bed, and smiled helplessly, and then talked about the bone that was removed by the person on the bed just now The guy interrupted the topic.

The specific content is divided into three aspects.

One, the response after today's press conference.Two, the possible change in attitude of the ISU in the next few years.

And, three, it seems very far away at present, but in fact it is not so far away, the issue of career choice after retirement.

Let me talk about the first point first.

Response after the press conference.

Because of that sentence, yes, with that sentence: 'I will try to convince myself and keep myself looking forward'.Tomorrow... no, it should be said that after the press conference, the attitude of the European media people is already predictable.

If you can, if you look through the portal news reports now, you can definitely find a lot of comments that he is arrogant, lost in pride, and will soon be defeated by Ilya Ivanov.

the reason is simple.

The phrase "try to keep" he said is too straightforward, almost undisguised, I have no expectations for Ilya Ivanov, whom you Europeans admire, and never regard him as an opponent at all .

How will this make the European forces who are used to ruling the figure skating circle reconciled?He will inevitably attack from all angles afterwards, refute him, ridicule him, and educate him, in order to regain the lost dignity on the field.

"...Since the basic attitude has been issued, it must not be changed. Remember, you are the well-deserved king of the competition. No one can question this."

The voice adjusted his sitting posture for a while, picked up the coffee cup on the side table and took a sip, James Joyce emphasized to the young disciple sitting on the seat opposite him.

"Are the words at this press conference a bad thing? No, my son, I am very happy. Before this, I was always afraid that you would be taught by your country's officials, your father, to forget your pride and dignity, blindly Follow the Chinese style of humility and patience, and let yourself live a false life."

"Haha."

An Yi smiled lightly.

"So when I knew you said that, I was really happy. Always remember that it is crazy to say that without grades, but to say that with grades is the temperament and pride that a successful person should have."

"You don't want your ice fans to think that the idol they support is weak, lacks courage, and is afraid to respond to other people's provocations? Believe me, your words in the press conference will only attract reprimands from Europeans, But other regions? No problem, they will support you with one voice."

Starting from himself, combining the past and the present, talking one by one and listening to the other, from the first question to the second question, Joyce narrated his own views and insights, which made An Yi gain a lot.

For example, the second matter is the attitude of the International Skating Federation to him a few years later.

After hearing Joyce's analysis, it really makes sense to think about it based on previous life experience. No matter what kind of interests are considered, it is impossible for the ISU officials to continue to praise him and let the game lose the most attractive suspense.

Looking back on the past, he naively thought that a change in the attitude of the International Skating Federation might appear after the Turin Winter Olympics.

But after listening to Joyce's explanation, he understood that his original thinking was still a bit too optimistic, and this kind of support of more than 90.00% could only be maintained until the early stage of the next Olympic Games.

There are many reasons, such as the due balance time, the possible impact of winning and defending the Olympic champion title, and then lead to a series of profit distribution troubles.All aspects have long been doomed, his career after March 2, 5, cannot be as smooth as this year.

"Then, the last question, retirement."

Communicating and thinking, as James Joyce expressed his views, An Yi said that he was fully prepared for the topic before turning the topic. The former Canadian legend who drank his last sip of coffee turned his head and looked at him lying on the bed. The big disciple in the past, with a fat round face and bright eyes with a smile, exchanged a glance with An Zexian who finished the work at hand and wiped his palms with a towel, then turned back to An Yi and said.

"Retirement. Luis, although this topic is a bit cruel, I still want to ask you, which year do you plan to retire? Listen to my child, I believe in your competitive level, I believe in your physical condition, but this question It's best to make a decision now. Only in this way can An and I better help you plan your future life and avoid all the mistakes that may be caused in the hectic."

With a questioning voice, love, intolerance, and persistence flashed in his eyes. After saying these words, James Joyce looked directly into An Yi's eyes and observed his expression.

as predicted.

Astonishment, shock, accident, retirement, isn't it about work arrangements, how can I say this is a joke, and other messages flashed across the face of his beloved little disciple.

It made him sigh in his heart, and he couldn't help but sigh with emotion. How I wish this was a boy who made fun of me, but unfortunately, this is really not a joke.

Time has passed, your career has been so far, as your head coach, God is my witness, how much I hope you can continue to skate on the ice.But...but!In the end, I still can't bear it. You, who have achieved brilliant achievements in the past, will reap a less glorious ending in the future due to various reasons such as boredom and aging.

There is no doubt that the legendary Louis Watts and the Louis Watts who lost to time can only choose the former.Even if, this choice will make his disciple leave the field he loves.

"Retirement time? I... Okay, okay, I admit that I have thought about this question, is it okay? The initial plan is to retire after I finish participating in the 2 Winter Olympics. I should be almost 14 years old at that time, and I think No matter how unwilling you are, you must—"

"Sure enough, hey..."

"Impossible! Louis! Impossible!"

Asking the question and getting the answer, Joyce spoke out on one side, while An Yi's thoughts on the other side were intertwined. Although he quickly followed his own heart and came to a conclusion, he didn't expect to just raise his voice to say this sentence in 2, leaning against the wall An Zexian who was standing by the side of the bed sighed, and James Joyce who was closest to him even reprimanded him in disapproval.

"2? My boy, you want to skate to 14 years old? Remember what I just said, I believe in strength, I believe in your state, I believe that you will work hard, but I don't believe in what other people think of you. "

"Remember, don't let yourself be too greedy if you have the ability. This will bring God's punishment. This afternoon, I talked with an about this topic when you attended the press conference. He used one word to sum up what is right for you. Say the most favorable decision. Jiliu... ho, what is Jiliu an? Chinese vocabulary is still too difficult for me."

"Retreat bravely from the rapids."

Whoosh.

While talking, he jumped to An Yi's side with his right hand on the bed. An Zexian looked at An Yi who was looking at him for a moment and patted him on the shoulder to add further.

"In other words, it's fine to retire after success, contented and happy. Son, Dad and Joyce don't trust you or others. They don't dare to gamble and can't afford to gamble. Just thinking about the glorious legend will last forever." Make a brilliant impression and don't end up a loser like Ilya Ivanov met you."

"Dad, but I..."

Pop, pop, pop.

Two times, three times, the strength of the shoulders and palms changed from light to heavy, An Yi stopped talking before looking at An Zexian and Joyce, his heart became heavy and sore with the slapping of the shoulders and palms.

A brilliant legend must leave an impression of brilliance and brilliance on people. Shouldn't you be like the Russians who "do not guarantee the late festival"?

I have to say that although this kind of decision is selfish and realistically terrifying, but rationally speaking, for him... no!It should be said that for any successful athlete, it is the most sober and perfect choice.

"So son, think carefully, what is your decision?"

Asking again and again, An Zexian waited for the answer from his precocious son.

The reason why he and Joyce chose to bring up this matter today is to consider the typical negative example of the Russians.

Not admitting defeat, a veteran who struggles with his age is good to say, but how hard it is in private, how much struggle and blood and tears he has experienced, who cares about outsiders, who knows?How could he have the heart, how could he be willing to let his precious child go through that kind of low tide.

"...2, after the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada."

After being silent for a full 3 minutes, feeling the strength and temperature of his shoulders, catching the warmth and softness in An Zexian's eyes, An Yi, who thoroughly understood Joyce and his father's thoughts, worries, and considerations, closed his eyes and sucked tiredly. In one breath, he made a deliberate decision.

"Yes! In 2, I retired after the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada. Dad, you and Joey are right, contentment is always happy."

"but."

When he said this, his voice suddenly raised, and he opened and closed his eyes with a swipe, and a flame danced in the azure blue aura.

"In order not to leave regrets for myself and the ice fans who supported me, and to use my best and most brilliant state to draw an end to this career that lasted more than ten years, I must Successfully defended the title at the 2 Turin Winter Olympics!"

"Finally, we will achieve three consecutive victories in the 2 Vancouver Winter Olympics! Use your own way to leave An Yi's own legend in the field of figure skating on this planet!"

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