70 solo returns
Jiang Xin, who was also watching this show in front of the TV, smashed the cup in his hand to the ground.
One after another, one out and one out of another.
The whole world is helping them.
She couldn't even think about what had happened in the past few years. She was dragged down by her partner and spent a lot of effort to show favor to Lu Bolin, but he kicked him away as a fool. Her original change of nationality was more like a helpless necessity than a plan. Now, her knee was aching, and she knew in her heart that her time was running out to stay on the ice.
She's only twenty-five years old, and it's not yet time for her form to really slip. However, she did not receive timely treatment due to her injury, and she was forced by the coach to impact difficult movements, which made her physical condition deteriorate.
Amy's past is her future. She knows that. However, she is far different from Amy, and she does not have a support behind her.
After the interview, the program cut to the replay of the Grand Prix, and it was Han Lu and Xu Haoyang's "Faun Afternoon" that was played. Since the end of the game, their song has been swiped on the TV, Jiang Xin listened to the commentator's exaggerated praise, and then saw the close-up of Xu Haoyang on the screen, he felt very dazzling.
- Never.
She thought.
In the past, he had never shown such an expression when facing her.
At the same time, in China, Lu Bolin returned to Beijing from a business trip ahead of schedule and brought good news to Han Lu.
A TV station known for its variety show recently curated a new show that invites figure skaters from all over the world to put on a series of purely artistic performances, that is, unbound by the rules of the competition β regardless of the rule that you can only jump for a maximum of one week in a program, with the aim of allowing skaters to give their freest performances. Moreover, Han Lu can return to play as a single skater.
"In other words," Lu Bolin sat in the conference room of the training center, looking at Han Lu with his eyes. "Not only can you re-skate the singles you want, but in future competitions you can also compete in both singles and pairs. There have been precedents for this in the past. β
When he said this, Lu Bolin turned his attention to Liu Bofei.
"If I'm not mistaken," he said, "the German who retired fifteen years ago was the first man to do both, right?"
"There are players like that. Liu Bofei reluctantly admitted, "However, figure skating has existed for so many years, and there is only one such person." β
"Before, there was only one, and then maybe someone who can surpass him will appear. Lu Bolin said, "Before Han Lu said, probably no one thought that anyone could achieve such an achievement. β
Lu Bolin and Liu Bofei said a word, and the entire conference room seemed to be full of silent gunsmoke. Of course, Liu Bofei knew what the hell Lu Bolin had in his head, but because Han Lu was present, he couldn't talk too much. Now the whole world is cheering for her, and as soon as he sings the opposite, he becomes the worst bad guy again.
"Can I still skate solo?"
When the two men were arguing about training and variety shows, Han Lu asked such a question.
"Can I compete as a single and double player at the same time?"
"Why not?" Lu Bolin said, "Now you have such strength, and at the same time we have such a platform." Although this is also a variety show, but, as you heard me say just now, it's not the kind of messy and boring show that you hate. First of all, it doesn't delay your training, does it?"
Han Lu was silent, she needed a moment to think.
"It doesn't matter. Lu Bolin read her thoughts, "There is still a period of time before the real operation, you can think about it slowly and discuss it with your partner." If he's still not interested in variety shows, we have other plans. β
"Other plans?" Liu Bofei asked, "What plan?"
"Do you remember Zhou Jiayu?" Lu Bolin said, "He is interested in coming to this show, and my team is communicating with him now." β
"He intends to participate in this show?" asked Liu Bofei incredulously.
Zhou Jiayu, if Liu Bofei's memory is not wrong, he is 35 years old, the top pair skater of the previous generation, and seven years ago, he retired because he wanted to study abroad, and the media called his retirement "the end of the golden generation".
He retired very suddenly, at a time when he was not suffering any injuries and his career was soaring. Two years after retiring, when he was interviewed by the media, he only said lightly, I don't know whether it was a joke or serious, that he felt that figure skating was nothing more than that, and that he had nothing to do in this industry.
This man's personality has always been eccentric, but because of his very good grades and handsome appearance, any eccentricities and uncontrolled things that make him a plus. To this day, he is still the idol of many young players in the industry, and every year at small competitions, people will skate his tracks to pay homage to him.
At that time, Han Lu barely paid any attention to other players, let alone people who were not in the same club. But she knows Zhou Jiayu and said in an interview that she admires his style.
Once Zhou Jiayu returns, it will definitely be another carnival for ice fans.
He said he was thinking about it. "As long as he is willing to consider it, I am sure that he will agree." β
"Then your plan is ......," Liu Bofei asked.
"Xu Haoyang's back injury has recurred, right? If he refuses to participate in the show, he might as well let Han Lu and Zhou Jiayu form a partner. Lu Bolin didn't hide it and said it frankly. "It's just on the show. Moreover, Han Lu ...... "He looked at Han Lu again, he always spoke like this. "A little more contact with other people might open the door to a new world. β
Han Lu still didn't answer. Lu Bolin smiled, he understood that in this kind of matter, Han Lu would not give any direct response, and her silence, he could actually understand that it was a tacit acquiescence.
"Anyway," he said, "Xu Haoyang's side, I'll communicate." β
However, Lu Bolin did not ask Xu Haoyang's opinion, according to his understanding of him, not only would he not participate in this show himself, but he might also prevent Han Lu from participating. After all, the World Championships are just around the corner, and the Winter Olympics are next year, this reason is very good, Lu Bolin has heard it many times, and he is not interested in listening to it again.
Therefore, he negotiated with Zhou Jiayu as quickly as possible - at least let the Buddha, who had retired and focused on playing flowers and birds at home, come to the figure skating center once, and reunite with him again in the ice rink where he has been dealing with for more than 20 years.
When Zhou Jiayu appeared on the ice rink under the guidance of Wang Ximing, many active players almost screamed.
On this day, Xu Haoyang happened to be absent from training because he went to the hospital for a review of his back injury, and Han Lu was practicing alone.
She looked at Zhou Jiayu from a little distance, in the past, although they had met a few times at the dinner party, they had no deeper contact in the end. She had to admit that she did want to have a face-to-face match with this person if she could.
She'd seen him on the spot, and she wanted to see it for herself.
The 34-year-old Zhou Jiayu is more playful and calm than when he was active. His appearance is somewhere between handsome and pretty, which makes him perfect for that kind of gothic ghostly music, which is also a more common genre in Han Lu's past selections.
Lu Bolin has probably thought about these.
Wang Ximing coughed and officially introduced Zhou Jiayu to the players who were practicing on the ice rink.
"Anyway...... It's just a kick in the gym. Zhou Jiayu smiled and bowed.
As he says, he's changed into his skates, and he does a triple jump in the center of the rink with no mud or water, then sparts off with his trademark high-speed skate, his hands touching the edge of the rink and turning back, the back of his sports jacket puffed up in the wind.
"Damn, it's amazing. Zhang Lei couldn't help but say, "So fast?"
"Brother Xiao Zhou originally hit the sky with a super fast sliding speed. Zijun said, "I didn't expect it to be so fast now......"
"It is said that this is no longer comparable to the past. Zhang Lei sighed, "Short track speed skating, this is simple." β
They were talking word by word, Han Lu, who was standing on the side, didn't speak, Zijun couldn't help but sneak a glance at her, and saw that the expression on her face was undisguised excitement.
She always has this look on her face when she sees a stronger player than her.
"Han Lu. Wang Ximing suddenly called her name.
"What?" Han Lu turned around.
"You go and try. Wang Ximing said, "Let's see if you can keep up with the speed of Zhou Jiayu." β
At this time, Zhou Jiayu just slipped in front of Han Lu, stopped with a smile, and stretched out a hand to her.
"Please advise. Zhou Jiayu said, "I'll challenge the current players. β
Han Lu glanced at him, without too much hesitation, and reached out and patted Zhou Jiayu's hand lightly, as a code for her to accept the challenge.
"Come on. She said.
They only practiced gliding, not jumping. Zhou Jiayu made a "start" gesture, and slid out with a kick on his feet. With his hands behind his back, his movements looked incomparably relaxed and elegant. And Han Lu, who was gliding to his right, was not so relaxed, and on Zhou Jiayu's near side, she could clearly feel the oppression he brought. That feeling that no matter how much you try to catch up, you can't catch up.
It excites her.
This time, Zhou Jiayu stayed on the ice rink for about an hour, and did a few other difficult exercises before leaving the ice rink. However, of course, the purpose of his coming to the ice rink this time was not just to play in the so-called gym, after the afternoon training, Han Lu was called to the conference room by Wang Ximing.
During this time, she has been called away alone too many times, but for this kind of thing, she often forgets yesterday's character after today, and she can't remember how many times she talked about it.
"Are you really interested?" The last time they ended the meeting, Liu Bofei couldn't help but ask, "In the past, you have always been ...... to this kind of program."
"I don't know. Han Lu said.
"Do you still want to skate solo?" asked Liu Bofei.
Han Lu didn't speak. She wasn't sure if she wanted toβjust this one, the possibility did pique her interest. She wondered how far she could now.