In order to prevent Pulan from being blocked from the semi-finals, Gao Wen asked Tobiasdo to apply for a player box pass for Pulan as a backup.
However, it did not come in handy. Pulan relied on his perseverance to successfully join the team in the huge crowd and bought a ticket. However, he did not expect that in a twist of events, the pass came in handy after the game. It was a pleasant surprise.
He appeared on the scene and caught Gawain off guard.
Gawain stopped and looked at Pu Lan who was standing there quietly waiting patiently, and his chaotic and turbulent emotions slowly settled down.
"Man, great game."
"God, what you did today was incredible."
"A journey like no other."
As he came and went, congratulations and blessings were buzzing in his ears. Gao Wen conquered the audience inside and outside the center court with his performance on the field, and at the same time won the All England Club with his off-field charm.
With respect, competitive sports are not only about victory that deserves praise.
But at this time, Gawain had no intention of dealing with the noise in front of him, and his mind was always on Pu Lan.
Then.
Pulan caught the noise surging in the corridor, turned his head, and saw Gawain——
He always maintained a polite smile, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised, and his eyes soft, and he nodded to the people who passed by to express their congratulations and comfort. He did not have the arrogance and sharpness on the court at all, just like a neighbor next door.
Like a boy, the youthful atmosphere overflows.
Gentle, calm, yet sunny.
However, Pulan was able to capture Gawain's tiredness and loss.
Perhaps, the corners of his mouth and eyes always maintained a smile, but that faint loneliness quietly emerged from between his eyebrows, falling lightly on his shoulders, and the lines of his jaw and shoulders cast a shallow shadow, carefully
Those hidden bitterness and depression seem to be broken at the touch of a touch.
In my mind, I couldn't help but think of the last scene on the field again -
Gawain took off his shoes, reluctantly felt the ground with the soles of his feet, lowered his head, and slowly and carefully treasured the memories of this golf course.
She knows, she knows everything, even if she tries her best, even if she has no reservations, even if she burns out, even if she knows that she has reached her limit and should accept the result calmly without regrets, she is still unwilling to give up. Behind those bitterness,
It is stubbornness and desire.
From Roland Garros to Wimbledon, in just one month, we had to face two such close and painful losses.
It's not easy.
Now, no words can bring comfort, because the truth is very simple, but life is much more complicated, and only time is the only medicine.
Pulan wanted to give Gawain a hug and accompany him to face the storm and face the challenges.
So, she did this.
She stepped forward and took the initiative to step forward, but she was not in a hurry, but waited patiently for others to say hello. Finally, it was her turn.
Pu Lan raised her head slightly and carefully looked at the loneliness between Gao Wen's brows. Her eyes collided with each other. She saw Gao Wen showing a smile and a touch of tenderness in his eyes. He was about to say something, but this time
, Pulan took the first step, stood on tiptoes and hugged Gawain.
"Emily..."
Just as Gawain called out, his words stopped and he felt the embrace surrounding him.
The camouflaged armor was slowly removed part by part.
Gawain also opened his arms and hugged Pu Lan.
Little by little, the turbid air accumulated in the chest was poured out for a long time, and the world became quiet, and the noise and noise seemed to be no longer important.
Without even realizing it, he quietly tightened his arms, closed his eyes, and felt the softness and warmth in front of his eyes. The weight of his body completely rolled down to support his body.
The heaviness on my shoulders slowly dissipated.
Pulan could feel the weight of the layers upon layers of her face. She straightened her knees and waist with all her strength, just like a crutch to support Gawain. Her clear eyes shone with perseverance, getting brighter and brighter.
He became more and more determined, like Gawain fighting to the end in the arena.
The noise is still raging, but it is no longer important——
"Oh, where did Xiao Wu go?"
Gao Hongli took a rough look around and couldn't help but muttered as he didn't see his son in a familiar place.
Then, Jiang Yanyun saw it.
Jiang Yanyun saw Gao Wen's back. His whole body was exhausted and scarred. He took off his armor and baggage. He no longer had the usual strong sunshine.
In fact, she knew that Gao Wen was sensible and didn't want them to worry, so he shouldered everything by himself. Even in front of Sampras and Agassi, he rarely showed his vulnerability. As the core of the entire team
With Pillar, Gawain has long understood his responsibility.
However, she also knew that Gawain was only nineteen years old. No matter how strong and sensible he was, he was still a child, carrying a burden and pressure that others could not imagine. Even they "bystanders" could feel the overwhelming feeling.
There is pressure everywhere, not to mention Gawain himself?
Most parents hope that their children will be sensible and independent as soon as possible, but Jiang Yanyun hopes that Gao Wen will not be so sensible. It is okay to act silly occasionally, be fragile occasionally, be childish occasionally, get angry occasionally and say that he does not want to train, and occasionally be depressed and sad because of losing a game.
Jiang Yanyun just wanted to tell Gao Wen that you have done a very, very good job, sincerely.
Looking at his son who showed some vulnerability in front of him, Jiang Yanyun's eyes couldn't help but turn slightly red. The emotions that he had tried his best to suppress at the moment that just ended were still unable to control the surge; but behind the heartache, there was some relief.
"ah!"
Gao Hongli also noticed Gao Wen. After all, with his height and size, he is very conspicuous anywhere——
"Xiao Wu!"
As soon as Gao Hongli called out, Jiang Yanyun pulled Gao Hongli's arm and stopped him with his eyes.
Gao Hongli didn't understand.
Jiang Yanyun had to explain, "Give Xiao Wu some time and give Xiao Wu some personal space."
After a moment's delay, Gao Hongli noticed the petite figure in Gao Wen's arms.
At this time, Pulan was facing them. Even from a distance, they could see the dim tears shining in the girl's eyes, as well as the tenacity and determination hidden in the tears. She hugged Gawain tightly and said with a smile.
He tried his best to support Gawain without wavering at all.
Gao Hongli turned to look at Jiang Yanyun, casting a questioning look with his eyes.
Jiang Yanyun glanced at Gao Wen reluctantly, but still took a deep breath and patted Gao Hongli's arm, "Let's go find Peter and the others."
Without any nostalgia, Jiang Yanyun pulled Gao Hongli and turned around to leave. He saw Sampras and Agassi coming hand in hand.
Sampras's eyes were slightly red, as if he had just cried a lot, and the emotion on his cheeks was beyond description in words.
Jiang Yanyun took the initiative to greet him, opened his shoulders slightly, and regained his usual strength, smiling again, "Peter, are you okay?"