Blade of Glory [Figure Skating]

Figure skating has always been well-recognized and has many competitive sports for gay players.Of course, these are secrets that are not open among many people.But... Many men's singles players have been criticized by many traditional commentators for their too soft performance on ice.

However, Qingyue and Alek, two of the world's top men's singles players, were revealed to be lovers by newspapers and magazines in the warm-up period of the Olympic Games. The men's singles event of the year was cast with a touch of disgraceful gray.

Although all of that is just speculation by many people.However, after so many reports of secret exploration, the relationship between the two has become as if it really happened.Many people think back, it seems that a long time ago, Qingyue and Alek were still very good friends.Even during the competition of the last Olympic Games, Qingyue, Alek and Freire, the three favorites to win the championship, were photographed having dinner together in a restaurant outside the Olympic Village.

But now that four years have passed, how did the two become fierce rivals?If it is because of the competition between the two, then why does Qingyue and Freire still maintain a good friendship?If Qingyue and Alek really didn't like each other's skating style, as Qingyue and Alec often said in front of the media, why did they maintain such a friendly relationship four years ago?

Everything seems to constitute a deliberate deception to ice fans.

When the photos of the reported incident were about to be released, ice fans in Jiaguo launched a strong protest against Alek.As a result, this male single player who is very strict in his usual style and possesses the masculinity on ice that fascinates most female ice fans has encountered a lot of doubts.

Many Jia people believe that if the relationship between Alek and Qingyue is really like this, then the reason why Alek has had poor grades in recent years and it is difficult for him to return to the championship of the year is probably because he was attracted by Qingyue, a talented genius. The influence of people who are famous but don't work hard.As soon as such remarks came out, it not only hurt Alek, but also negated everything he had done to return to the ice rink after dragging his injuries after undergoing surgery.It also hurt Qingyue and completely vetoed his efforts while possessing a very high jumping talent.

However, such remarks have won the approval of more and more people.

Half a day before the issue of the so-called magazine that announced the photo of the protagonists of the incident, Qu Shen, who was Qing Yue's agent, asked Qing Yue out, and the two had a conversation in a small room in a coffee shop.

"I'm not sure if your dormitory in the Olympic Village is still safe now. When your roommate is away, we are talking in it, and if we are still overheard. So I asked you to come here."

When Qing Yue came to the place that Qu Shen had decided on, his tough manager had already ordered coffee and was waiting for him here.After frowning and saying this, Qu Shen straight to the point explained what he wanted to say when Yue Qing came here.

"The headline of the new issue of that magazine has been stopped by the International Ice Association. The Ice Association believes that if the series of reports are true, it will seriously hurt you and Alek's status in the world ice circle. The image of the men's singles event in figure skating in the public mind. The men's singles event in figure skating doesn't need more gays."

Qu Shen said this in an almost indifferent tone, making Qing Yue's eyes widen suddenly, and he looked at his manager in disbelief.The smooth piano music in the cafe is constantly playing, as if trying to create a warm and comfortable atmosphere.However... all Qing Yue could feel at this moment was a sudden coldness.

After a brief daze, Qing Yue said with difficulty: "But, why is this...? Isn't the society's views on homosexuality much more tolerant than before? Even... Even now, many places allow same-sex marriages Yes. Why... why me and Alek, but it became not allowed? You should know, I'm already... I'm tired of lying to ice fans who like me, I don't want to do it again and again Saying in front of the media that I hate Alek..."

"But at least in the country of Jia, in Xishu! Even homosexuals are not allowed to get married!"

Hearing Qing Yue's words, Qu Shen seemed to think it was very ridiculous to say such a sentence, which made Qing Yue stop talking and looked at his manager.

Qu Shen also seemed to know that such words would easily hurt Qing Yue who was very sensitive in some aspects, so he took a deep breath and continued to look gentler, "You know that once this matter is exposed, , What kind of impact will it have on your public image? Before you just slipped out a set of Lammermore Lucia during the summer commercial show, you have already done enough to change the public's inherent impression of you Yes. How much do you think you will have to do to save your public image this time if it is known that you are gay? You will be ruined!

I'm not talking about business now, I'm just talking about your racing career.Now that the Hockey Association has spoken, if you are still stubborn, do you think the referees will be as lenient to you as before? "

When Qu Shen was only talking about Qingyue's public image, he was still able to maintain his composure.Because Qing Yue believes that no matter whether everyone likes it or not, it is him.He couldn't let go of a part of Alek he liked in public just because it made people hate him.Compared with that perfect public image, he may prefer to show his complete and true self in front of others.

However... Qing Yue couldn't accept that he would be treated unfairly in the competition because of his distinctive sexual orientation.Yes, when Qu Shen uttered such profoundly meaningful words, he was unquestionably cowardly and shaken.

If those words just made Qingyue feel shaken and cowardly, then what Qu Shen said next almost dealt a fatal blow to Qingyue who wanted to tell the truth to ice fans who liked him.

"The Ice Association now believes that, given the current status of you and Alek in the world ice circle, if the fact that you two are a gay couple is announced, it will have a long-term negative impact on the entire figure skating program. If so, do you still plan to go your own way? Or, do you think you can afford the consequences of letting this happen?

You really are too naive, Qing Yue.I suggest you take a look at the reactions of the people of Jia Country to this matter, those are very interesting.Maybe you will never be able to go to Jia Country for commercial performances in the future. "

When Qu Shen said the last sentence, Qing Yue didn't even have the strength to pick up a cup of coffee.The half-lifted white porcelain cup suddenly hit back onto the saucer, making a crisp sound.Then what spread in this small private room... was a sudden silence.A depressing atmosphere that makes one's heartbeat even heavier.

Under Qu Shen's non-warm gaze, Qing Yue just lowered his face and stared blankly at the table in front of him, his mind blank.It never occurred to him...that something like this would happen when it was all out in the open.Even... At this moment, he has lost the ability to think, just listening to Qu Shen's words repeated to him over and over again...

"No matter how those reporters ask you questions next, you must not admit your relationship with Alek. Never...don't admit it."

"Instead of admitting it, you have to deny it completely and completely in all interviews."

"If you don't know how to deny it, maybe you can ask Chu Xuan, I believe he will know how to answer is the most appropriate."

"Did you hear Qing Yue?"

Qing Yue worked hard to focus on the cup of coffee on the table.It was with great difficulty that he lifted the coffee cup, but after a long period of absent-mindedness, he heard Qu Shen asking himself this question over and over again.So Qing Yue looked up in bewilderment.Seeing Qu Shen frowning, he asked himself in a harsh tone he had never had before: "Answer me now, do you...understand?"