Chapter 34: The Evening Cottage
Before becoming a national key high school, Longyuan County No. 2 Middle School was far worse than it is now in terms of environment, teachers and hardware conditions. At that time, www.biquge.info the second middle school was unpretentious, the students and teachers could get along, the students listened to the lectures every day, completed the homework seriously, and the teachers taught knowledge every day, and communicated with the students with their hearts. Occasionally, when we have free time, we get together to play basketball, play football, and run on the playground. Or sitting on the steps and talking about life and ideals, it is entertainment that can make people feel satisfied. The down-to-earth and diligent teachers and students of the second middle school have made the second middle school. Later, a large number of outstanding talents came out of the second middle school, which created its reputation today. Xu Zhixing is one of the first batch of "dragon protectors" who turned the second middle school into a dragon.
Xu Zhixing is a typical poor peasant family, he borrowed money from relatives and friends to go to high school, and borrowed money from teachers in No. 2 Middle School to pay tuition fees when he went to college. When he was in high school, he had no money in his pocket and couldn't afford to eat well, so he often cheekily went to the house of his physical education teacher, Mr. Zhao, to eat. At that time, the mapo tofu and fish-flavored shredded pork made by Shi Niang were really delicious. Later, after he became famous in the capital, he walked through famous Chinese restaurants and fly restaurants, but he could no longer taste the taste of high school. During his college years, Xu Zhixing was deeply loved by teachers and students for his intelligence, diligence and helpfulness. But in his file, there is an indelible comment that says that the fights and brawls during the school are not conducive to the unity of teachers and students. That time during recess, he recalled to his classmates his experience of eating in high school, and was taunted by another rich student with a vague look in his eyes, saying that he ate his teacher's tofu. Xu Zhixing, who has always been known for his good temper, was furious on the spot, fists and feet in the classroom, and the other party vomited blood and begged for mercy, and was finally pulled away by everyone. Most of the students in Beijing are wealthy families. The student's family visited the relationship, and wanted to expel Xu Zhixing, but was finally suppressed by the school, but it still left a stain in the file. Because of this stain, Xu Zhixing has not been able to find a job after graduation. However, it is precisely because of this that he worked hard, and with the help of his classmates and teachers, he became a well-known social activist in Beijing.
After that fight, Xu Zhixing no longer dared to walk into Mr. Zhao's house, and usually only called for condolences during the New Year's holiday. Two years ago, Zhao Qianshan asked him to take care of a second-class student who went to Beijing to study, but Xu Zhixing was negligent because of social affairs, which eventually led to a tragedy. Although the cause of the tragedy has nothing to do with him, and Mr. Zhao clearly told him not to take it to heart, he still feels guilty and feels sorry for the teacher's entrustment. This time, in order to dispel the estrangement and concerns in the hearts of his proud disciples, Zhao Qianshan specially called and invited him to return to the school to give a speech. The meaning of Mr. Zhao's question, how can Xu Zhixing, who has been a psychological counselor, not understand? He himself thought that he could make some compensation, so he happily agreed.
Before he came, he was still worried that he would not be able to let go of each other and become strangers? Will you say something polite as soon as you meet? Will you never find the same feeling you used to feel again? The world has changed, and people's hearts are even more changeable, and there are few examples I have encountered over the years.
However, as soon as he entered the door, he looked at the familiar furnishings in the room, heard the familiar voice, and especially saw Mr. Zhao's obscene face when he smiled, his heart immediately became warm.
After Xu Zhixing entered the door, he greeted Xiaopang and Mao Feng, and when he saw Mr. Zhao's injured foot, he couldn't help but ask the reason worriedly.
Zhao Qianshan said in a joking tone: "A few days ago, I met a good embryo who played basketball and wanted to guide him personally. But you can't just teach people if you don't know anything yourself, I don't want to be seen as a liar who only talks about it. I just thought about it, I went to practice my hands by myself, and the result was ruined. ”
Mao Feng stood next to him and smiled knowingly, his expression seemed to be full of warm memories.
Xu Zhixing said with a smile: "There are already a lot of outstanding students cultivated by your old man, and you can retire and take a break." ”
"I also know that when I see a good embryo, I still can't help but itch my hands. Hehe, Zhixing should be married now, right? ”
Xu Zhixing was a little embarrassed and immediately changed the topic. The master and apprentice had not seen each other for nearly a decade, so they each recounted their experiences and asked each about the other's life. After talking for a while, Old Man Zhao shifted the topic of starting a family back, and Xu Zhixing dodged away like Tai Chi again. Xu Zhixing asked the old man when he would retire, but the old man pretended to be behind his ears and talked about him left and right. The two have their own weaknesses, verbal exchanges, mutual offense and defense, and sparks fly.
The fight between the two vixens next to him made Xiaopang have a headache when he heard it, so he went to the balcony with Mao Feng to discuss the recruitment of newcomers for the school team. Xiaopang said a few names, including Wen Daobing, Jiang He, Qian Duo, He Qingping and Qiu Yun, and he focused on Wen Daobing.
"That guy is the same guy as the boss, he's a guy who can dunk. He's very strong -- very strong, and apart from the three-point shot, he can almost match the boss in all other offensive plays. This year, we can be regarded as a super newcomer, and with the boss, there are two aces in the team, and we should be able to go further. Xiaopang hesitated, and finally didn't tell He Qingping that he was barely able to dunk, after all, that level of dunking has no meaning in the game.
Mao Feng's expression didn't change at all, and he just asked lightly, "Is there still no choice for a point guard?" ”
Xiao Fat's heart jumped, he glanced at Mao Feng's somewhat increased figure, and had a vague guess about the other party's intentions. But he didn't ask, not because he didn't dare to ask, but because he was afraid that what he thought in his heart would be confirmed. He just suggested that he could try to train He Qingping as a point guard, and Mao Feng nodded.
"Boss, you're okay with your foot injury, right?" Chubby asked cautiously.
"Well, it's almost better. I'm doing recovery training now, and I don't think it will affect the game in two months' time. Mao Feng replied lightly.
Xiaopang exhaled, then looked directly into Mao Feng's eyes, and finally decided to ask the question in his heart: "Is the boss gaining weight recently?" ”
Mao Feng looked at Xiao Fat, was slightly silent for a while, and then nodded solemnly.
The idea in his heart was finally confirmed, and Xiaopang immediately became a little excited: "There is no suitable candidate for the position of point guard now, He Qingping is just a novice, and it is difficult to say whether he can grow up." If I were alone, I wouldn't have been able to beat it. And your foot injury hasn't fully healed, so if you gain weight......"
"It's okay," Mao Feng calmly grabbed the conversation, "the foot injury is completely fine, and I can change back to point guard at any time." ”
Xiaopang's eyes were a little red, he lowered his head and was unwilling to be silent in protest, Mao Feng directly turned his head away. After the protest was ineffective, Xiaopang raised his head and said, "Coach Zhou, have you told him about this matter?" ”
Mao Feng said calmly: "Not yet, don't talk about it, I will go to him myself in a few days." ”
The knock sounded again, and Chubby hurriedly went out to open the door. This time, it was an old woman with gray hair. She carried two large black bags with duck, fish, pork and vegetable tofu in them.
As soon as the old grandmother entered the door, she let go of her loud voice, "Oh, isn't this Zhixing, I haven't been here for many years, right?" ”
"Well, it's me, Master. I haven't seen you in ten years. Xu Zhixing greeted his sister on the one hand, and helped clean up things with Mao Feng and Xiaopang, and his proficiency was no different from that of his own family. And the old grandmother also unceremoniously handed over the things to them to deal with.
For a while, Zhao Qianshan was the only one left in the living room, he seemed to feel left out, and asked with suspicion: "There are so many things, did you get them back?" ”
Not to be outdone, the old grandmother deliberately pulled away her half-white and half-black hair, and said with a smile: "Of course not, how can I mention it?" I put the battery car downstairs, and a young man came running over and offered to help me carry something. ”
The old man snorted deliberately and continued to act, "Such a good young man, then why don't you leave anyone to eat?" ”
The old lady was not angry, "I said it, but as soon as he heard my retention, he immediately blushed and put down the bag and ran, running as fast as he could." A shy and stubborn young man. ”
Xu Zhixing, who was washing vegetables in the kitchen, suddenly walked out, gestured with his hands and asked, "Is it a young student with a round-inch haircut?" Wearing black shorts, a white T-shirt, and a gauze bandage on his right hand? ”
"yes, how do you know?"
"I saw it when I came up," Xu Zhixing thought of the young man who was looking at him downstairs before, and said with a smile: "It's a very interesting young man." ”
"I saw it too." Mao Feng made a rare chorus.
"Boss, that person is He Qingping I told you." Chubby collected his emotions and began to become a little proud.
"Let me tell you, although this kid is not tall, his physical fitness is super good. Don't look at him just a little bit taller than me, he can dunk when he jumps! His right hand was injured during a dunk last night. Wow, boss, let me tell you, last night was wonderful, and I didn't come home until late. That's the ultimate showdown between freshmen, what's it called? Oh - the battle of the rookie kings! Don't you know, that Wen Daobing is a pair of two, and he doesn't fall behind at all......"
Mao Feng listened carefully to Xiaopang's description, for fear of missing a certain detail, like a well-behaved student listening carefully to the teacher's lecture in the classroom.
The little fat person is spitting and flying, his eyebrows are dancing, his hands are dancing, and his face is flying. In front of this group of closest people, he abandoned his usual calm mask and restored the lively appearance that a high school student should have. He was so involved that he didn't notice that he had deviated from the topic, he was talking about He Qingping at the beginning, but when he was talking, it turned into a praise for Wen Daobing's undisciplinedness.
But no one interrupted him.
The grandmother looked at her grandson with a smile in her eyes.
Xu Zhixing listened to the passionate description of the little fatty, and couldn't help but think about it, and turned to the best and most precious page that he had preserved, the high school life that belonged to him. He felt some blood flowing, and the corners of his mouth gradually curled.
Zhao Qianshan thought that he was listening to stories, hearing interesting places, and laughing from time to time.
Inside the room, the stench of plaster had not yet dissipated, but no one paid attention.
The overzealous sun finally showed its weariness, and the clouds on the horizon were dyed red in large patches, and the gentle glow shone in through the windows.
The room is full of warmth.