In this World Championships, James swam the best result of his career. Although he did not win a medal, he has no regrets. He is 25 years old this year. In his own words, life has just begun and he wants to pursue a new life.
From his words, Tang Yili could not see a trace of regret.
Maybe this is the difference between Chinese and Western cultures.
Just muddle along, or in other words, live on your own terms.
Tang Yili stood in front of the dining table, while eating, secretly observing Xun Lang, trying to see if his retirement left any shadow on him, but found nothing.
He was standing by the window, talking to two equally tall boys.
The heating in the room was very sufficient. He was only wearing a light gray sweatshirt, with his arms folded, and his muscles were bulging to fill the sleeves.
I don’t know what he said, but the man with blond hair opposite him nodded frequently.
Xu Shitang Yili's gaze was too direct. Xun Lang noticed it and turned his head slightly to look towards her. His eyes were dull.
But Tang Yili was in a panic and quickly stuffed the small cake into his mouth.
She didn't even realize that part of the cream was rubbing on the corner of her mouth.
After a while, Xun Lang finished the conversation, came over and asked her: "Are you full?"
Tang Yili nodded. It was true that she had not eaten anything for a whole day and night. The food here could only be said to be acceptable, but it was definitely enough to fill her belly.
Xun Lang took out a tissue and handed it to her. Tang Yili took it in surprise and nodded at the corner of his mouth.
Tang Yili reacted and quickly wiped off the cream.
But she still couldn't help but blush.
When did Tang Yili not wow the entire audience? Tonight, she felt that she could be described as embarrassing in front of Xun Lang.
You want image but not image, you want temperament but not temperament.
She was a little angry and didn't dare to express it, so she could only ask Xun Lang cautiously about the arrangements for tonight.
At least she needs to freshen up.
Xun Lang led Tang Yili upstairs and explained to her: "When you came, I was warming up the car outside and found that the temperature was too low and the battery could no longer ignite, so I had to leave tomorrow morning and squeeze in tonight.
It’s crowded.”
Tang Yili secretly rejoiced: If it hadn't been for such bad weather, Xun Lang might have returned to the camp and missed it.
She said: "It doesn't matter, at least there is a place to sleep."
This is James' parents' house, which is half a century old and relatively old.
The small room near the attic was assigned to Xun Lang because he had brought a female companion, but when the door opened, Tang Yili was still a little shocked by the accommodation conditions.
Not only was there dust everywhere, the original color of the carpet on the floor was no longer visible, it was pitch black, and the bed was covered with a white cloth. When Xun Lang shook it off, the dust was flying around, and both of them couldn't help coughing.
Xun Lang didn't know what the conditions were, so he said slightly apologetically: "Let's just make do with it."
Tang Yili nodded.
Xun Lang: "The bathroom is outside. If you need anything, call me again. I changed the phone number..."
She flew for more than twenty hours and came to him just to ask for this phone number. Tang Yili quickly took out her mobile phone and saved the number.
She asked casually: "Are you no longer using your previous domestic number?"
"That number is in another mobile phone. I only turn it on occasionally."
That means Xun Lang received the message she sent, but simply didn't want to reply.
Both of them seemed to have thought of this section, and the air froze for a few seconds.
Tang Yili held back her sadness, pretended that nothing happened, smiled at him, and asked: "I came here on a business trip and saw the news about your withdrawal from the competition on the way, so I came here..."
Did you come to see his jokes?
Tang Yili suddenly couldn't make up the words he blurted out to protect his self-esteem.
She moved her mouth, then stopped, and sat slumped on the edge of the bed.
There were no lights on in the room, but the snow outside the window was extremely bright. When it shone into the room, one could clearly see the annoyed expression on a delicate little face.
The party outside is still in full swing.
Xun Lang stood at the door with his hands down. He was silent for a long time and then spoke calmly.
"My injury really affected my performance. Only the 100-meter butterfly in the first race was good, but I couldn't hold on after that. I retired to preserve my status. After all, the Olympics are still half a year away. If I get injured again, I might not be able to compete. It’s the Olympics.”
The World Championships are a competition between experts, while the Olympic Games are the highest honor in competitive sports.
Both are extremely valuable competitions. Xun Lang's choice must be a heart-wrenching choice.
Tang Yili raised his head and his eyes fell softly on Xun Lang's face, observing carefully, hoping to see an expression of loss, pain, or confusion on his face, but there was nothing.
He is still quiet, like the eternal wind blowing on a silent hill, without wavering.
Xun Lang is still Xun Lang, strong, determined, and difficult to tempt.
Tang Yili suddenly felt that he was here a little too much.
She laughed at herself. She originally thought that Xun Lang would cry and find someone to comfort her, but in fact, she was the one who was frightened by the abuse on the Internet.
Tang Yili forced a smile: "It seems that you know what you are doing, so...that's good. I really can't listen to what netizens say, it's all noise."
Xun Lang: "Go to rest early. I'll see you off tomorrow morning."
Tang Yili nodded and said good night. Before the door was completely closed, she took the lead and asked, "Where will you sleep tonight?"
"I'll make do on the sofa downstairs," he said.
The door of the room was completely closed, cutting off the noise outside, and Tang Yili also discharged all his energy.
The snow was too deep and the socks were already soaked, so Tang Yili took them off and put them on his high-top shoes to dry.
There were no soft slippers and no silk pajamas. In a foreign country where only Xun Lang could be found, Tang Yili lay on the bed fully clothed.
Feeling emotional and aggrieved, I let my tears fall silently and slowly fell asleep.
…
Tang Yili woke up in the middle of the night and checked her cell phone, only to realize that the press conference of Yili Clothing was very successful.
Both Annie and Wang Jian sent short videos to her.
The picture Annie posted was taken on the edge of the T stage. Rows of big models, wearing new spring clothes, walked around the venue in a snake-like catwalk, which was very impressive.
Wang Jian sent an interview, and the reporter's microphone hit Tang Feng's face. Tang Feng announced with a smile that Yili Garment was officially launched.
Both of them vaguely complained to Tang Yili: At such an important historical moment, the real boss is not here, so I just ask you if you regret it.
Tang Yili curled up his lips, gave each of them a big red envelope, and then promised to reward the three armies when he returned.
Only then did these two people let her go on WeChat.
Tang Yili turned off her cell phone, lost her sleepiness again, and wanted to go to the bathroom. Then she remembered what Xun Lang said that the bathroom was outside, so she put on her down jacket and walked out barefooted with shoes on.