MTL - The Gold is Yours, You Are Mine-Chapter 72 journey

"Okay, tonight's training is here first, everyone go back and rest early, let's work hard for tomorrow's game."

Wan Jing blew the whistle, everyone stopped and walked back to the rest area to pack their things.

"Hey, I'll go back first. You're the one who cleans the training room today." The teammate greeted Jian Changnian and left with his bag.

Obviously, there is a duty schedule written on the blackboard in front, two people in groups, one group for one day, but she has already cleaned the training room for two full days by herself.

As a substitute, she dared not speak out when she was angry. She had to train during the day and stayed to clean up at night. She worked until late at night every day. She was so tired that her waist and back hurt, which was even harder than when she was training for the Binhai Provincial Team.

After everyone left, the training room quickly became empty.

Jian Changnian sighed into the air, and resignedly picked up the sweeping tool. Halfway through mopping the floor, a shadow was cast in front of her, and she was stepping on the floor she had just mopped.

She looked up impatiently.

"Who, it's not long—"

Halfway through the conversation, it stopped abruptly.

Xie Shi'an was carrying a golf bag on one shoulder, and stood in front of her with one hand in his pocket. There was no expression of joy or anger on his face, but his tone was obviously a little unhappy.

"They asked you to stay and clean again?"

Seeing her back, Jian Changnian was overjoyed and didn't tell her that she was tired.

"Well, as a substitute, you always have to work. Have you eaten yet? I saved some for you from the cafeteria..."

Before she finished speaking, Xie Shi'an kicked the bucket away.

"I didn't work when I was on the bench."

Jian Changnian's face wrinkled into a bitter gourd.

"How can I compare with you, you are the main force as soon as you join the team, besides, Coach Fang and Coach Yan are not willing to let you work."

It seems to be this Liha. She has never been a substitute for a few days, and the coaches she met treated her well. Few people dare touch her bad luck.

In her current career, she has not received as many stares and harsh words as she has in Shanghai in the past few days.

Jian Changnian was bullied like this, she should have something to do with it, after all, persimmons have to be picked and pinched, right?

Xie Shi'an pursed his lips, took off the ball bag on his shoulder, took a racket from it and threw it to her.

"Let's play. From tomorrow on, you won't have to clean up anymore, I promise."

"Oh, my God, don't throw it around, the racket is so expensive!"

Jian Changnian threw away the mop, quickly caught the racket, listened to her words, seemed to have something wrong, chewed it carefully again, and then looked up to see her firm eyes.

Xie Shi'an's sense of despondency was swept away, and this was the first time in so many days that she invited herself to play.

Jian Changnian was overjoyed.

"Shi'an, you..."

Xie Shi'an nodded, his face was a little stern, but there was also a hint of certainty in his eyes.

"Tomorrow's opponent is Anton Switch. I want to win, and I must win 2:0 to have a chance to enter the next round."

Seeing her renewed fighting spirit, Jian Changnian's lips also raised a bright smile.

"Okay, then I'll be your partner!"

Xie Shi'an took the racket and walked across to her, with a hint of determination in his eyes.

"I'll treat you like Anton Switch and won't show mercy."

Jian Changnian raised her head, gearing up, eager to try.

"I can't wish for it. I haven't played a training match for several days. My hands are itchy. I, China's Anton Switch, will definitely beat you to the ground."

Xie Shi'an sneered, raised his hand and sent a tricky shot at the net.

"Wait until you win before talking big."

The clock on the wall ticked off the minutes.

The moon gradually sinks to the west.

The only sound in the arena was the sound of shoes rubbing against the floor and **** hitting the ball.

Wan Jing, who was standing outside the window, looked at him, finally showing a smile on his lips. He was worried about Xie Shi'an's state at first, but now he has no need to go in.

A top professional player must not only have extraordinary skills, but also must have good resistance to pressure and self-regulation.

When facing opponents with similar technical levels and equally strong strength, it is often these factors that can determine the direction of the game.

Wan Jing, who watched for most of the night, turned and left, saying in his heart.

"Brother, you are not mistaken."

The two of them sweated profusely in the training room, playing ball after ball, and neither of them would admit defeat. Finally, they were exhausted and both fell to the ground.

After the game, the suppressed things in her heart seemed to evaporate with the sweat, which made her feel relieved.

Xie Shi'an lay on the ground, looked at the ceiling, and sincerely showed the first smile from the heart in so many days.

Jian Changnian barely supported the racket and stood up, limped over, and reached out to her.

"Are you all right?"

Xie Shi'an grabbed her wrist and stood up with all his strength.

"fine."

"Then let's go back."

"it is good."

Whether it's in Jiangcheng City, Beijing, or Shanghai now, the seasons change, and the only thing that remains the same is that after each training match, the two are exhausted, supporting each other and walking back.

"Let me tell you, if you win the championship this time, you must score points and give me money. I have to train during the day, and I will be used as a cow and a horse, and I will be your training partner at night. My back is sore from being tortured by your inappropriate style of play." Back pain leg cramps..."

"Huh? Can you figure it out? You still owe me money."

Upon hearing this, Jian Changnian became furious.

"What?! When grandma was hospitalized, I would have paid off the money I borrowed from you, okay?! Then why didn't you say it's time for you to redeem the jade..."

Xie Shi'an turned a deaf ear and talked to himself.

"Then I don't care. The lotus jade pendant belongs to me. Why don't you say that my grandfather saved your life."

The two returned to the apartment cursing like this.

It was still a double room, Jian Chang wanted to sleep on the bed outside, and Xie Shi'an's bed was on the side near the balcony.

As soon as they entered the room, the two looked at each other, let go of each other at the same time, rushed to grab the bathroom, both wanted to take a shower and go to bed early.

It was Xie Shi'an who had the advantage of height, and took the lead in pulling to the bathroom door, opened it and barged in, and locked it with a snap, shutting Jian Changnian's wailing outside.

"Hey, at least let someone go to the bathroom first!"

Hearing the sound of splashing water coming from inside, Jian Changnian muttered, "Fortunately, there is a public toilet on the first floor, otherwise I will be suffocated to death sooner or later."

When she came back from going to the toilet, Xie Shi'an had almost finished washing, the sound of water in the bathroom stopped, and the door was pulled open.

Jian Changnian bounced off the bed.

"You've finished washing, it's too slow."

With a towel around his neck, Xie Shi'an came out with his wet hair on his head. He slightly supported the wall, bending over as if he felt a little uncomfortable.

Seeing that her face was also pale, Jian Changnian climbed off the bed and gave her a hand.

"Shi'an, what's the matter with you, are you all right?"

Xie Shi'an walked to the edge of the bed and sat down, biting his lip.

"It's okay, it should be that the menstrual period is coming soon, and my stomach hurts a little."

"Ah? Then what should I do? There is still a game tomorrow, or...or I can ask the team doctor for some contraceptive/pregnancy/medicine to recuperate, and it's fine to postpone it for a few days." Jian Changnian said anxiously.

Sometimes when menstrual periods encounter major events, athletes will take emergency contraception/pills in advance to postpone the date of menstrual cramps, so as to avoid physical conditions affecting their performance on the field.

Xie Shi'an counted the days, his menstrual period should be about a week away, I don't know why he came so early this time.

She shook her head and said.

"It's all eaten before the game. If the hormone/hormone residue affects the excitement/stimulation/dose test results, it's over, so bear with it."

"That's right, wait a minute. I seem to have the dried longan red dates and brown sugar that my grandmother brought me before departure. I'll make you a cup. Drink it before going to sleep."

Jian Changnian slapped her head and almost forgot about it. Before Xie Shi'an could reply, she hurriedly rummaged through the box to find something for her.

Without giving Xie Shi'an a chance to refuse, a cup of steaming brown sugar water was delivered to her.

Warmth welled up in the palm of his hand, Xie Shi'an was slightly taken aback, it was a long time ago that he was taken care of so well during his menstrual period last time.

Jian Changnian looked at her: "Why are you standing there, drink quickly."

Xie Shi'an came back to his senses, took a sip, the temperature was just right, the sugar content was right, and the hot water made him feel much more comfortable.

A smile appeared in her eyes.

"Thank...thank you."

"Tsk, why are you being so polite? I only paid you for half of my bonus."

Xie Shi'an: "...?"

Before she could get angry, Jian Changnian picked up her pajamas and rushed into the bathroom, blocking her murderous gaze from the outside.

"Be calm and don't get angry during your menstrual period. Go to bed early after drinking. I'm going to take a shower!"

Xie Shi'an looked at the locked door and wanted to curse at someone, but in the end he slightly bent his lips and drank the brown sugar water.

When Jian Changnian came out of the shower, she was already asleep. She tiptoed to Xie Shi'an's bed, and leaned over to take a look at her.

"Shi'an, are you feeling better?"

Xie Shi'an didn't answer, breathing evenly, his black hair was scattered on the pillow like seaweed, his pajamas were thin, and the collarbone was half exposed.

"Ah man, why don't you even sleep with a quilt on?"

Jian Changnian looked away, gently pulled up the quilt for her, turned off the desk lamp, and tiptoed back to her bed, lay down, and turned off the wall lamp at hand.

The whole room was plunged into darkness.

She said to the air.

"Good night."

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Qiao Yuchu took a room near the hospital, originally she just wanted to take a short rest, but who knew that the non-stop sleepless days made her extremely tired, and she fell into a deep sleep as soon as she touched the pillow.

When she woke up, the room was dark, and there was no sound from the road outside. It seemed that she was the only one left in the whole world, and boundless loneliness and emptiness flooded into her body.

She picked up her phone and glanced at it. It was already 11:59 in the morning, and the person who promised her would come hadn't come yet, not even a text message.

Qiao Yuchu closed her eyes in disappointment, and the next second, there was a knock on the door.

She forced herself to get up with her drowsy head, and opened the door with a hoarse voice: "Who is it?"

"It's me, Kim Soon-saki."

The zero o'clock bell rang on time.

The man stood in front of her covered in dust. He didn't take any luggage, but he was carrying the food he bought for her. The hospital badge was still stuck on his shirt and he didn't care to take it off. It looked like he had stepped off the operating table. Just ran over.

Looking at him at the beginning of Qiao Yu, the grievances and sadness of the past few days seemed to have an outlet. The surging emotions could no longer be restrained, her eyes slowly turned red, and finally she choked up and cried.

Jin Shunqi closed the door and embraced her trembling shoulders in his arms.

"Sorry, I am late."

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When she woke up the next morning, Jian Changnian watched her tidy up her things neatly, so she asked again.

"Does your stomach still hurt?"

Xie Shi'an put the quick-drying clothes into the bag, and stuffed a bag of tampons in for emergencies.

"After a while last night, it didn't hurt, and it didn't hurt when I woke up this morning. Have you cleaned it up?"

Jane often wanted to zip up the backpack.

"All right."

Xie Shi'an also threw the bag over his shoulder.

"Let's go."

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"Good afternoon, viewers. Welcome to CCTV-5 Sports Channel. Now you are watching the second half of the World Badminton Championships. I am Zhao Zhao and I am Jiang Yunli."

The camera panned across the commentary booth, Jiang Yunli was wearing a well-tailored small suit with light makeup on purpose, and said hello to the audience friends.

The commentator Zhao Zhao laughed.

"It's a great honor for us to invite Senior Jiang to be a guest in our studio today. What does Senior Jiang think of today's match in the lower half?"

"Today, there are five games in the second half of the division. They are British player Misa vs. Singapore rookie Divi, American team seeded player Allen and Italian veteran Garcia, Chinese Hong Kong team's Li Ruolin and Indian star Kamil. .”

"The remaining two games are Xie Shi'an's matches. She will face the world famous player Anton Switch in the first game, and the talented girl Natiya from Thailand in the second game."

When Jiang Yunli said this, her expression was a little serious.

"Because this World Championship adopts a brand-new round-robin system of points within the group, in the case of the same points, the relationship between victory and defeat will be given priority, so Xie Shi'an's two games today are very important."

The male commentator also said.

"Xie Shi'an did not perform well in the first two games, and is currently ranked at the bottom of the lower half, so this means that even if she loses any small game today, she will miss the next knockout round , the journey of this World Championships is over."

Perhaps it was because of Anton Switch's game today, the entire stadium was already packed, and the corridors above the stands were full of spectators who had no seats.

Anton's fans held up her portrait, pulled up the Canadian flag, and whistled wildly at Anton.

When it was Xie Shi'an's turn to play, there were boos all over the place.

The commentator Zhao Zhao also said.

"Today's match, one of Xie Shi'an's opponents is a world-renowned player, and the other is a talented player who has defeated her before. It's probably more unfortunate than good luck."

In today's game, no one favored her.

Apart from-

Zhou Mu jumped up, waved the toy slap vigorously, and shouted at the top of his voice: "Shi'an, come on!!"

This sharp voice pierced the eardrums, and it was really out of place amidst a lot of English.

Xie Shi'an was walking, with his coat on his shoulders, and turned his head.

Zhou Mu and Cheng Zhen stood together in the stands, holding the five-star red flag, and waved to her with a smile. They didn't know when they came, but they didn't even notify her.

The young man bent his lips slightly, and nodded slightly as a greeting. She walked to the rest area, tore off her jacket and threw it on the stool, picked up the racket and strode onto the field.