ice emperor

No.1, No.2, No.3, as the on-site announcer announced the rankings, the three and a half teenagers who won the gold, silver, and bronze medals stood on the podium with warm applause from the audience.

Immediately afterwards, Sean Olynik, the vice president of the ISU International Skating Federation and a Canadian old man, began to present awards to the three.After wearing the gold medal for An Yi first, surprisingly, he did not continue to present the next medal, but hugged An Yi. When An Yi took the initiative to reach out to shake hands with him, he shook his head with a smile, stretched out his fingers, and squeezed The soft flesh on An Yi's cheek.

Because of his action, at this moment, An Yi was stunned and stunned, unable to imagine the intention of this kind-faced, white-haired old man.Staring at each other with a pair of blue eyes, the audience laughed kindly after noticing the expression on his face.It wasn't until more than ten seconds passed that the old man himself spoke up, which brought him back to his senses, focused, and listened carefully to the other party's teachings.

"...Poor boy, I think you must have been having a rough time recently, troubled?"

"Don't worry, the ISU officials will not allow any player to be maliciously targeted. Especially the talented athletes, not to mention."

Standing directly in front of the podium, with a gentle expression and loving eyes, he swept across the faces of the three teenagers on the podium, and this old man, who obviously had something to say, turned his gaze to An Yidao again.

"Louis, due to the rules of officials, there are some things that I can't reveal too much. But please remember that your attempt in the short program is very meaningful. Don't let this incident affect your progress. Oh , By the way, there is another thing. I heard that kid from Joyce say that your short program is actually not complete? I wonder if you can try to complete the full version in the performance skating the day after tomorrow?"

"Oh, good boy, please forgive me if this troubles you. Please remember, this is not an order, but the selfishness of an old man who simply loves figure skating. Well, just like what he has been expecting in his heart So, that boy named Louis Watts can change his nationality before he becomes an adult at the age of 18."

"..."

He was speechless, and really didn't know what to say. This was An Yi's reaction after listening to the old man's words.

Look at Sean Olynyk again.

This white-haired, slightly fat Canadian old man, although over sixty years old, is still hale and hearty and full of vitality.

After soothing An Yi's emotions, the topic changed, and after unilaterally expressing his request and regrets, he blinked at An Yi as soon as he stopped talking, turned around and picked up the silver medal in the tray held by the organizing committee and staff beside him , came to Johnny's side and helped him put the medal around his neck, and shook hands with Johnny seriously.

The third place, the bronze medalist, Yeveshchenko from Russia.The process was the same, it wasn't as special as the treatment of An Yi, and he couldn't help but mutter when he couldn't understand it.Who are these people? They have a bad habit with Joyce.Can't you talk well? Why do you like to talk half and hide half?Also 'due to official rules, can not disclose more'?He knows the rules for referees, but what the hell is the rules for officials? !

He didn't believe that the old man was already the vice president of the ISU International Skating Union, and he would be restricted by the system when he made public remarks during the season.

I complained in my heart, after receiving the medals, flowers, and small gifts from the sponsors, I went down step by step. After the national flag was raised, the national anthem was played, and after going around the field to thank the audience, except for the same adult group on the night of the 3th, all individual events The appreciation performance performed by the top three athletes together, for An Yi, this extremely unsmooth trip to the Grand Prix came to an end.

After packing his luggage and leaving the arena, he went back to the hotel and took a shower. He passed the system while lying on the bed, and when he reviewed his skating video, he suddenly thought that this might be another fulfillment of the curse in the second year of his career as an athlete?Looking at past and present lives, many figure skating players, whether they are in the youth group or the adult group, most of them will have some bad things happen in the second year of their careers.

What about himself?

Because there is a system to assist in training, there is no possibility of hidden dangers in terms of technology, so the type of spell is replaced by psychology, emotion, and competitive state?Thinking about it this way, the real world is too mysterious, and it is frightening to think about.

It's as if everyone's life is controlled by an invisible big hand, and each of them is going to glory or sinking on the road that has been planned long ago.

Thinking of this, he stretched his waist and abdomen and sat up from the bed.An Yi pondered for a moment and suddenly smiled, sighing that he was bored enough.

He felt that instead of paying attention to these mysterious and mysterious numerology metaphysics, he might as well think about what to do with the performance skating the day after tomorrow.

Should it be fulfilled, Sean Olynyk's little wish, in return for the old man's kindness and love for him.

On December 1999, 12, the 26-99 season, the isu International Skating Union Grand Prix, the competition day for the short program of the youth group.

On the 27th, the competition day for the short program of the adult group. On the 28th, the competition day for the youth group free skating.

On the 29th, at 17:35 pm, as the free skating competition of the adult group came to an end, three athletes from Ukraine, the United States, and Canada divided up the top three men's singles in the Grand Prix.

On the 3th, at around 14:15 pm, the youth group and the adult group won the top three in four individual events. All 24 players, together with the six athletes invited by the competition organizing committee, returned to the Xuefeng Ice and Snow Hall again. Practice, rehearsal for the thank you show starting at [-]pm.

As time passed, everything was normal at the beginning of this link. Although the adult group, the youth group, and the two groups of athletes were somewhat distinct, at most they practiced independently without disturbing each other, and there was no conflict.

But who knows, with the completion of the queue practice, it is not known whether it was intentional or unintentional, starting with the Ukrainian athlete who won the men's singles championship in the adult group, Victor Nagisa, the long-distance mobilization of the adult group will sooner or later, Athletes from the youth group, who were from their own country or not, who were familiar with or just acquainted with each other, called to their side to start communicating.Only one person was left out, An Yi, a Chinese player who had no senior care, was alone.Even if he was still standing among a group of people at this moment, he seemed vaguely excluded from the whole circle.

Regarding this, An Yi was puzzled for a second, and instantly understood the truth.I sneered in my heart, and sneered at the former Olympic champion and Ukrainian athlete's approach, very disdainful.

Did this person think that doing so would disturb his mind, leave a shadow in his heart, and plant the seeds that would affect his performance after entering the adult group in advance?

It's really sad. He obviously has good strength, but he likes to use this kind of trick to attack opponents who may pose a threat to him.It can be seen from this that in the news interview a few days ago, it is very likely that he said that on purpose.

"What? Brian, you must be joking!"

Just when An Yi understood everything in front of him and sneered and was about to turn around and slide away, not far from him, Johnny, who was called away by the No.3 senior in the men's singles of the adult group, suddenly let out a cry of surprise.

"Commercial spot? No! I don't need it. Why would I do that?! Keep failing? So what!? Ohgosh, I think I get what you mean, but don't! That's my business! Same, I must also remind you, and you! I, Johnny Wasenberg, will also be your opponent!"

The voice ranges from low to high, with a warm and cheerful personality, a Canadian boy with a trace of innocence and innocence. His expression froze and his brows changed when he spoke, and finally he even stretched out his fingers to point at the senior in front of him and the Ukrainian hiding behind the crowd in front of him. , Americans, roaring loudly.

The next second, when he was chatting with his girlfriend, Cindy Celaya, who was the winner of the senior women's singles championship, he looked over in confusion and gestured with his eyes.Instead of wasting time by staying where he was, he kicked off the ice and returned to An Yi's side, pushing his shoulders and sliding out of the crowd together. His handsome face was gloomy and terrifying, and the anger in his eyes seemed real.

While rejoicing in An Yi's heart, she couldn't help worrying whether this episode of the dirty adult world would affect Johnny's pure love for this ice and snow sport.

Of course, he was also very angry about what happened just now, but he also felt that it was just out of place.

If it weren't for the influence of the balance rules he used when he participated in the competition last year, the strife and struggle shown by the referees based on the results of the contestants would be truly desperate and a severe blow to the confusion of his career. .

"Louis..."

"Ok?"

There was a long silence during the ice pedaling, and being pushed by Johnny behind him to slide out of the crowd, An Yi suddenly heard someone call out his name behind him, and after habitually agreeing, the next moment, apart from the hands on his shoulders, he felt the back The center of the back of the neck and shoulders touched a forehead.

"I'm... very unhappy. For the first time, I feel that skating and competition will be so tiring."

Brush, brush, brush.

He heard Johnny say this amidst the soft sound of skates gliding across the ice.

"I...Of course I don't like failure, and I don't like hearing other people say that I'm not as good as you, not as good as you. But I...hate myself even more! It's unbelievable that I'm, I'm jealous of you! Louis, you know what? I'm terrified! I think those reporters are disgusting, the reports are like shit. But I look at the interviews in the newspaper articles and I feel, I feel... god, sometimes I'm not me anymore! Such a me! Such an abominable me! It's just—oo—"

During the confession, his breath became heavier, and he sobbed and choked up as he spoke.Half a second later, An Yi felt his back, the fabric of his clothes suddenly sank, and he was hit several times by something.

With an inexplicable soreness in his heart, he wanted to turn around without hesitation, and comfort his friends who were facing life difficulties behind him.

Unexpectedly, the hands on his shoulders tightly clenched the muscles in his shoulders.Use all your strength to restrain him in a forward-facing position where he cannot turn back.

Let him try two or three times, and when he finally understands the meaning of the friend behind him, let him sigh and stop exerting himself.Let the power behind you push and slide, keep moving forward, and never look back.

Dissociated from the main force with the people behind, each immersed in their own thoughts.

Being urged by time, by the world, and by the people in life, to grow, mature, and finally accept reality.Successfully blend in with the masses of the world, or completely burn yourself, radiating heat and illuminating the whole world.Overcoming all difficulties and overcoming all difficulties, let yourself become a legendary figure who will change everything, leave a strong mark in the long river of history, and create a new era.

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