Blade of Glory [Figure Skating]

"I've seen your skating, and you're very good at skating. Sauron also told me about you, saying that your talent is no less than that of Naxiu back then."

When he said these words, a kind smile appeared on the face of the head of the Jia Country Ice Association.However... Qing Yue noticed something strange in his words.

"Sauron seems to have taught you too? So, you are really a lucky child. Naxiu and Sauron, both of them were the best men's singles players in our Jia country. They are the pride of our Jia country .Even 20 years have passed, there is no men's singles player surpassing them in the world ice circle. And because Naxiu retired after only skating for two seasons after entering the senior group, even if he had seen them both Competing on the same stage can be regarded as the most precious memory of an old ice fan.

And you, child, these two Olympic champions from the Jia country have taught you.Do you know how enviable and enviable this is?I mean, in our country of Jia, there are many children who are as talented as you, and they all hope that the former ice legend, Naxiu, can teach them.If so, they will definitely do better than they are now. "

The chairman of the Ice Association of Jia Country said these words.Although he always had such a kind smile, Qing Yue felt repulsed, and it took a lot of effort to prevent himself from frowning at the old man.That kind of mood...as if someone was wearing a smiling mask to snatch his relatives away from him.

At this moment, Qingyue felt someone put a hand on his shoulder from behind, giving him familiar strength.Then came Naxiu's voice: "Mr. Anderson, long time no see."

Hearing Na Xiu's voice, Qing Yue suddenly turned around, only to see that the familiar smile was still on Na Xiu's face.Naxiu's appearance was obviously unexpected by the ice association chairman of the Jia country.However, surprise just flashed across that Mr. Anderson's face, and soon, a more friendly smile appeared on his face.

"Long time no see, Naxiu."

Na Xiu put his hand on Qing Yue's shoulder, smiled and shook his head at the restless young man, then raised his head to look at this former acquaintance.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Anderson, but I just overheard what you said to Qingyue. I think, maybe I need to tell you my own thoughts. First of all, I think you should know that I am a person who is obsessed with I am a talented figure skater who can do whatever she wants. I don't even care about those rules and scoring skills.

Before I met Qingyue, I never thought that I would have any intersection with figure skating, let alone that a player like me could be a skating coach.Maybe I can teach those kids as much as a coach in a skating club. "

Saying that, Na Xiu lowered his eyelashes and smiled self-deprecatingly.The skill of skating and the ability to teach others skills have never been equal.Naxiu's brother Sauron can become an excellent coach who enjoys a high reputation in the world of ice circles because he has meticulously studied every skating technique.He has failed countless times, and spent more energy to explore why he made a mistake in that action and how to succeed.

All the problems encountered by children learning to skate on the ice are almost all he has encountered and then overcome.Thus, he was able to teach others how to skate.

And Naxiu is the exact opposite of him.In many skating skills, Naxiu has almost done it in one go and has never encountered any problems.He has a unique perspective and a natural feel for the skills he values, but dismisses the parts he does not value.When he was emerging on the world ice scene, he couldn't even understand why so many world-class players always missed Ake's Purcell triple axel.

Asking Naxiu to teach others the skills of skating is like asking a cryptographer to tell a junior high school student how to solve his quadratic equations.

How to explain the question that he knew the answer at a glance.

So when Naxiu was 16 years old, he once told Sauron that no matter how poor he was in the future, he would not become a skating coach.

Thinking of this, the corner of Naxiu's mouth raised a smile: "But I met Qingyue. I saw from him a talent no less than mine, and from him what I didn't have... an obsession with skating. I think he can go further than me in figure skating, and do what I wanted to do but couldn't. That's why I teach him, regardless of nationality or age.

I will teach him if he is from Xishu, I will teach him if he is from Jia, and I will teach him if he is from Planden.As long as he is Qing Yue. "

After saying this, Naxiu nodded to the chairman of the Jia National Ice Association who would cheer excitedly for his victory, and then pulled Qing Yue who was deeply shocked by what he said to leave.

That day, many voices lingered in Qing Yue's mind unconsciously.

The words Xishu expected from him.

Chu Xuan said that the two of them would win a medal for Xishu no matter what.

What Alec said that night under the Olympic rings was about glory.

The words spoken by the chairman of the Jia National Ice Association.

And... Naxiu's heartfelt words that he had never said to him.

When it was getting dark, Qing Yue didn't turn on the lights in the room, but sat alone in front of the French windows on the balcony, watching the bright lights that gradually lit up in the city.

The mistake at the beginning of the short program, as well as... the score in the fourth place all reminded Qing Yue that he could not make any more mistakes.But for some reason, those voices weakened at this time.It was as if the dirge sung by the three hundred Spartan warriors in the movie sounded in his mind again.

At this moment, the doorbell of the room rang.Only then did Qing Yue wake up from his daze, and he immediately stood up and ran to open the door.

"Chu Xuan, did you come back after dark? I'm still waiting for you to go with me..."

However, just as Qing Yue opened the door after he had figured something out, he found that the person waiting at the door was not the person he thought.

"excuse me, you are……?"

"I'm the secretary of the chairman of the Xishu Ice Association, Ye Da. I'm sorry to disturb you before the game. Can I go in?"

"When, of course!"

Qing Yue hadn't thought that people from the Ice Association would visit at this time, and Qing Yue obviously hadn't recovered.After the other party finished speaking, he reacted suddenly and invited him in.Then he hurriedly poured a cup of steaming black tea to the man who called himself Ye Da.

Qing Yue is different from Chu Xuan, he has almost never dealt with the Xishu Ice Association, and the relationship is neither cold nor hot.Or... In Qingyue's consciousness, a newborn calf three years ago is not afraid of tigers, which made him offend the authority of the Ice Association when he learned that he would not be able to pass the championship three years ago.

Although he successfully jumped out of the almost extinct quadruple jump in the long program of the World Youth Championship that year and won the championship because of it, Pimple will still be remembered after all.

Therefore, Qing Yue always felt that although his relationship with the Ice Association was not the same, it was not much better.It was only after he won the World Championship last season as a dark horse that the relationship between them became a little bit better.At least after that, Ice Association officials began to praise him in public.

But even so, he was still surprised when he saw the personnel sent by the ice association come to his dormitory.After handing the tea to Ye Da, he sat on the sofa with some embarrassment and waited for the other party to express his intention.

"If possible, I think I'll call you Qingyue. You are about the same age as my son, and I'm really not used to adding the word Mr. when addressing you."

This unexpected guest was not as unsmiling as those officials from the Ice Association in Qing Yue's memory. Instead, he smiled gently before expressing his intention to come. He said such a sentence, which made Qing Yue feel a little overwhelmed.

"D-Of course. In fact, I'm only 19 years old this year. When someone calls me Mr. Qingyue, I feel very awkward."

"That's good. In fact, Mr. Chairman originally wanted to come here in person today, but I was afraid that it would be too formal and it would not be good to scare you. My purpose of coming today is... to convey our message to you on behalf of the Ice Association. an attitude."

After saying this, Ye Da pushed the gold-rimmed glasses on the bridge of his nose.This mild-tempered man seemed a little helpless.It seems that he didn't want to come here to be a lobbyist for the Ice Association, and said something that might interfere with Qingyue's important decision: "Originally, the Ice Association should not interfere with the competition programs of domestic players. But... you should also know that you and Chu Xuan are now the pillars of Xishu's figure skating men's singles. You two are the best players in Xishu's men's singles this Olympic season.

The whole country knows that if Xishu will win a medal in the men's figure skating event of the Olympic Games this year, then this medal must be won by one of you.

But now... After the short program, you are two points behind Koness in fourth place.Chu Xuan even ranked seventh.

In this case, it can be said that you are our only hope for Xishu in the Olympic Games this year.So, Mr. Chairman, I hope you can carefully consider your long program..."