As these murderous shouts resounded throughout the gymnasium, the last eight matches of the Men's Epee Group B quarterfinals of the Xichuan Provincial Youth Fencing Championships came to an end.
A previously unknown player ranked first in the group for the first time in the competition, and completely eliminated last year's top eight in the 16th to 8th round, which made many coaches and players pay close attention to the victory of this game.
who.
Lu Yang took off his mask and wiped his wet hair. The murderous aura on his smiling face was completely gone. He saluted the frustrated opponent opposite him and smiled politely at the surprised referee. After completing these details,
Step off the fencing ring.
After discovering the distance between himself and Jiang Yuan last night, Lu Yang now has a sense of crisis. He understands his own foundation. It is too difficult to follow the other party's footsteps based on academic performance alone. He used to think more about fencing as a hobby, but now he has to take it seriously.
Consider how to maximize the benefits in this area.
At this time, Lu Yang no longer thought about taking it easy before coming to the provincial capital to get the certificate next year. He went all out in the competition and just beat the last eight who were said to be in the top eight at 15 to 8.
But this is not enough. There are many experts in the provincial competition. The top eight in front of me were probably lucky last year, but they are not in good condition this year. Lu Yang does not dare to be optimistic about the results now.
Besides, sports attach great importance to talent and hard work. Lu Yang's advantage in fencing is experience. He dare not say how talented he is. As for hard work, it is impossible to fully devote himself to it. He really needs to think carefully about how to be efficient in this area.
Talented.
Lu Yang was thinking as he walked towards the corner of the Chongshan representative team. He didn't have any acquaintances in the team, and neither the members of the city sports school nor the people from the fifth middle school would give him a good look.
This is naturally not just because Lu Yang defeated Cao Wenshan, or because he is the only two players in Group B to reach the quarterfinals and is currently stealing the show.
"Wipe your sweat and drink some water."
Just as Lu Yang reached the edge of the team, Lu Hui had already walked forward with a swagger, holding a towel in one hand and a bottle of water in the other.
"Thanks……"
Lu Yang handed over the helmet expressionlessly, took it and took a sip. Looking at Cao Wenshan's fire-breathing eyes not far away, he secretly wondered if he should go too far with the performance...
This competition was held at Xichuan Sports Technology College, and the accommodation was arranged in the college guest house as usual. Lu Yang returned to the dormitory last night. Although he had a special status, he did not get special treatment. He lived in a four-person room with teammates he did not know, but Cao Jungang was special.
There are no fifth middle school students in the arrangement.
Lu Yang went to Cao Jungang's place to fight. He first went upstairs to his grandfather Nainai who was sent back by him first. After satisfying the curiosity of Lu Chongrui and Zhu Xuezhi, he wanted to go back to the room but was stopped at the entrance of the stairs.
Lu Hui, who lives on the same floor, directly pulled Lu Yang into his single room, and then threw a few words over, meaning that he would continue to pretend to be her boyfriend during the competition.
Lu Yang looked into Lu Hui's arrogant eyes. He didn't want to agree at first, but then the other party said that he could protect Jiang Ling so that she would not be bullied by anyone in the fifth middle school.
Considering that he was Lu Weiyang's relative after all, Lu Yang had to reluctantly agree. Of course, this would inevitably bear the hostility of male hormones.
Lu Yang drank water and tried his best to act as if nothing had happened and not face the eyes behind him that wanted to tear him apart. Lu Hui seemed to be very interested. She looked at him thoughtfully, which made him feel creepy.
The person in front of me never plays cards according to common sense, and he doesn't consider other people's thoughts at all. He must avoid it in the future...
"I have made great progress during this period," Cao Jungang came over at this time and saw that Lu Hui's smile was a little forced, but he still warned: "Still be in a tight state, don't come out too early, the tough battle will be behind you."
"Okay, Coach Cao, I will definitely pay attention."
Lu Yang responded politely, and Cao Jungang told him some technical details of the game just now, and then turned and left.
The afternoon game has ended, and everyone in the stadium has begun to pack their bags and head to the door.
Cao Jun just walked aside. He glanced at his son with fiery eyes, and then at Lu Yang who was having an intimate conversation with Lu Hui not far away. He felt very complicated in his heart.
From a technical point of view, Cao Jungang admires Lu Yang very much. He is simply a genius. I heard from Gong Nanyong that he has only practiced for less than a year, and his progress can be said to be miraculous. Every move has a sophisticated feel.
Lu Yang also has a very good playing temperament. He is calm but never conservative. He is a natural fencer.
Moreover, it has only been half a year since we last met, and Lu Yang has become more and more proficient in the use of technology. Obviously, he has not lowered his requirements for himself during this period.
Skills, spirit, and will were all chosen. If it weren't for Lu Yang's excellent academic performance, Cao Jungang would have tried his best to get the best young talent from the city's sports school.
Fencing itself attaches great importance to technique, tactics and psychological adjustment, and requires very high physical and mental conditions. However, Cao Jungang knew that his son Xiaoshan could not beat Lu Yang even if he was in the best physical and mental condition, let alone that he still had inner demons.
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But from the perspective of intimacy, although Cao Jungang has always been pessimistic about his son's desire to pursue Lu Hui, unlike his wife who secretly pushed him, it is really difficult to ask him to completely help the couple and not help the bride.
"Xiao Cao!"
Following this shout, a slap came on Cao Jungang's shoulder, completely interrupting his train of thought.
"coach?"
As soon as Cao Jun saw the person coming, a smile appeared on his face.
The man in front of him who is in his fifties but still energetic is called Liu Wenwu. He is the head coach of the Xichuan Province fencing team. He was also a member of the national team and participated in many international competitions.
Although fencing in Liu Wenwu's time was still very weak in China and had no outstanding achievements abroad, without pioneers like them, fencing would not be developing so fast in China today.
After retiring, Liu Wenwu initially worked as an assistant coach for the Xichuan Provincial Fencing Team and coached Cao Jungang for a while. The two had a master-student relationship.
"Xiao Cao, why are you so distracted? Have you lost your wife?"
Liu Wenwu has a humorous temperament and always makes jokes out of his mouth.
"Coach, please stop making fun of me. I'm so old. I'm sorry for you, but I'm embarrassed for you."
Cao Jungang shook his head helplessly. Liu Wenwu was less than ten years older than him, and he had no airs. He had a good relationship with them when he led this group in the provincial team, but he liked to make jokes too much.
"Haha, I better stop talking!"
Liu Wenwu waved his hand and looked more serious. He looked at the young man in the distance who had packed his luggage and was walking side by side with Lu Hui. He asked in surprise: "Is that kid very familiar with Lu Hui?"
Lu Hui's fencing skills are also well-known in the provincial team, but it is a pity that the opponent has no intention of taking a professional path.
"How did I know this..."
Cao Jungang smiled bitterly and shook his head, not wanting to continue this topic.
"That kid is very skilled. Is there any problem with his age? Is he a member of the outside team?"
Liu Wenwu's expression became serious, and the two questions he asked were on point.
For the sake of performance, all kinds of demons can appear, especially in youth competitions. The domestic sports industry has repeatedly banned the issue of changing the age. Now there is another way to gain performance, which is to buy players from advanced areas outside the country to compete in the competition.
, and even pretend to be others to get grades for some people in need.
"I checked..."
Cao Jungang's expression was also serious, but he shook his head and discussed the situation carefully with Liu Wenwu.
It's not like he has never doubted the origin of Lu Yang. After all, the time he spent practicing fencing was so short and his progress was so rapid, it would be strange for anyone. However, Cao Jungang had used all his means to investigate and still couldn't find any problems.
"You've been practicing for less than a year? It's impossible..."
Liu Wenwu had a sharp eye and immediately started shaking his head after hearing this.
The kid named Lu Yang looks young, but no matter how talented he is in fencing, it is impossible to use basic technical moves so skillfully in the competition without a few years of polishing, let alone the skillful use of those advanced technical moves. The provincial team is of the same age.
Players can't reach that level even after practicing for several years.
"I also find it incredible, but this Lu Yang was still in the ravine a year ago. Coach, you know better than me what the fencing level is in Nanlong County. Even if he is two years older, he can't practice it, let alone I checked him
Age is no problem.”
Cao Jungang also had doubts flashing in his eyes, but he was a more sincere person. He had checked everything he could think of, but he refused to make random suspicions.
"That can only be an imposter."
The swords from the previous competition flashed before Liu Wenwu's eyes, and he nodded and came to a conclusion that was closer to the truth.
"That's impossible. The interpersonal relationships in those military factories are very simple. I asked people about it. Many people have watched this child grow up in the factory. It is impossible to find someone who is exactly the same to impersonate him, not to mention the parents of this child.
He is not a high-ranking official or rich man, how can he have such capital?"
Cao Jungang refused to agree with this conclusion, so he leaned towards the idea of genius.
"Well, this doll is really interesting..."
Liu Wenwu nodded with a smile, then raised his eyebrows.
"Coach, you have given up on this." Cao Jungang knew Liu Wenwu's thoughts. He shook his head and interrupted: "Lu Yang's academic performance is very good, and he is among the top in the grade. I finally managed to get him to participate in this competition. Next
They may not come to the next competition."
"no?"
Liu Wenwu was immediately depressed after hearing this. Domestic parents pay more attention to academic performance and don't understand them sports people.
"Forget it, let's not talk about this, let's go drink first."
Seeing that Cao Jungang nodded seriously, Liu Wenwu pulled him over and walked outside without giving him a chance to inform the coach of the same team.
The food in the Provincial Sports Committee canteen is pretty good. After all, prices are relatively low these days, and there is no shortage of fish and meat.
Lu Yang was sitting at a table, but his meal was tasteless. The teammates around him looked at him as if they were avoiding flies. No matter how delicious the braised fish was, it had no taste.
In the evening was the men's epee final. Lu Yang came to the gym early after dinner and walked slowly in the corner to digest and prepare.
After a while, the Chongshan fencing team also came. Cao Wenshan still seemed to be okay, and Lu Hui came last, but his expression soon changed.
"Eat some of this first."
Lu Hui walked straight to the corner, reached out and took out a piece of chocolate, smiled creepily, and peeled it open with her own hands.
"Well, it doesn't need to be this level?"
Lu Yang looked at Lu Hui's narrowed eyes and reluctantly bit the chocolate from his hand. The looks from a group of people in the distance were enough to kill him tens of thousands of times.
"I'm just using you. Don't think that I'm interested in you. I have no interest in competing with Jiang Yuan for a man."
Lu Hui had a cold and arrogant expression, but because Lu Yang's lips touched her hand, she couldn't help but retract it and rub it on her sweatpants.
"Do you know Jiang Yuan?"
Lu Yang swallowed the chocolate wholeheartedly, opened his eyes in shock and asked.
"The famous school beauty of No. 7 Middle School and vice president of the student union is right next door to our school. How could we not recognize her?"
Lu Hui curled her lips, not satisfied with the surprise of the boy in front of her. Otherwise, she really didn't want to deal with this person unless there was no one available.
"Oh, hehe."
Lu Yang smiled and licked his lips with a very proud expression.
"Don't be naive. With your silly smile, how could Jiang Yuan fall in love with you?"
Lu Hui couldn't help being sarcastic. She was actually very surprised as to why this man could not only hang out with that little beauty Jiang Ling, but also get involved with Jiang Yuan. Others didn't know, but she vaguely understood the background of that girl.
Very small.
"That's not necessarily the case."
Lu Yang didn't feel angry at all, he just smiled brightly, bent down to pick up his sword and mask, and started walking towards the fencing platform.
Just like this game, the excitement has just begun!
