On December 14, a week before the competition day, Australian head coach Banksy led Chinese snowboarders to the snowboard World Cup again.

This time they are going to the most beautiful Matterhorn in the Alps. Located on the border between Switzerland and Italy, it looks like a triangular cone covered in snow all year round.

For Europeans, the Matterhorn is a symbol of the Alps and a recognized goddess in the snow-capped mountain world.

The venue of the competition is the Cervinia ski resort at the southern foot of the Matterhorn, which belongs to the northwest border of Italy, on the border with Switzerland, and the ski slopes are more than 100 kilometers long, and you can enjoy a variety of different scenery in one day.

The group first flew to Milan, the capital of fashion, and then drove two and a half hours to the village of Cervinia at the foot of the mountain.

It is said to be a village, but in fact, with the prosperity of ice and snow sports, it has become a prosperous and elegant tourist distribution center.

It was already evening when everyone arrived in the village of Cervinia, and the angular triangular snow-capped peaks were bathed in the setting sun, emitting a pale golden glow.

The village at the foot of the hill was already shrouded in shadows, and the lights were lit up early.

It has just snowed here, and the roadsides, rooftops, and pine forests are covered with thick "quilts", adding a fairytale atmosphere to the upcoming Christmas.

The warm glow of the old-fashioned glass-encased street lamps on the side of the road, the trendy furs and fine crafts in the shop windows lining the hotel, and the rich smell of wheat from the bakery opposite arouse everyone's hunger.

Li Pingping swallowed her saliva and said that she fell in love with this place at first sight and fell in love with this village.

Wu Ying pursed her lips: "Look at your virtue of admiring foreign charm!" This kind of icy and snowy tunzi is everywhere in Heilongjiang! ”

Li Pingping retorted to her: "How can I worship foreign flattery? Praise the beauty of the village on the line, I solemnly apologize now, or your northeast backer is the most beautiful and warmest, okay? ”

The two of them quarreled and laughed, bringing joy to the dull team, and finally made the female guide who led the group feel a little angry.

The slender woman wears boots and a brown-colored cashmere coat, and her gestures have the charm of a mature woman.

Having lived in Milan for more than a decade, she is still excited to be an Italian translator and guide for her country's athletes (there is also a full-time translator in the team to help Banks communicate with the athletes).

After she picked up the Chinese ski team at the airport, she talked a few baskets along the way, from Italian scenery and folklore to celebrity gossip, and the atmosphere was never lively.

The foreign instructors had black faces and few words along the way, and the athletes were listless, completely devoid of the excitement and joy of entering Italy for the first time.

Now that the two girls are playing, the expressions of the others have softened.

She hurriedly beckoned everyone to check in at the hotel, and at the same time contacted the restaurant to prepare meals, so that these distinguished guests from the motherland could taste Italian food.

Early the next morning, she changed into a thick down jacket and took everyone to the ski resort on the mountain by cable car, and finally saw the superb professional skiing strength of the four athletes, 1 man and 3 women.

After contacting the training, she bought two cups of hot coffee and planned to talk to Banksy about it, and if the head coach was not satisfied with the service, he would deduct the service fee.

Banksy accepted her kindness and actually opened the conversation box, telling a bunch of lies that the Chinese team was full of wounded soldiers and that he was worried about the results of the game.

In fact, he was worried about his own purse!

High Entropy was injured and suspended, and Pete was furious and actually scolded him, which would never have happened before.

The current status of the two is reversed, all because they have long been tied to each other in a chain of interests.

He fell in love with the high-paying job of the head coach of the Chinese team, and asked Pete to help him start owing affection, and later Pitt set up an advertising agency, and he took the initiative to ask for shares, so he and High Entropy and Pitt showed a situation of both prosperity and loss.

The female tour guide was deceived by his lies and gave him a thumbs up and praised him for his dedication and professionalism.

Wu Ying watched the two talk happily from a distance, and couldn't help but complain: "Foreign devils don't do their jobs, they come here to pick up girls!" ”

Li Pingping pulled her: "Be quiet, don't talk nonsense, forgot what Coach Tang told me?" ”

Li Changyi also advised her: "Concentrate on training, adapt to the track first, and don't be distracted by messy things." ”

He turned his head and said to Fan Qingwan: "I see that the snow conditions here are quite complicated, the new snow is quite thick, you go and ask the old class, what wax should I use today?" ”

Fan Qingwan has become a bridge of communication in the team, and she has spoken for Banks, which has also reduced a lot of unnecessary trouble.

After two days of training without incident, Gu Qiantong suddenly appeared in the ski resort.

Taking athletes abroad is one of the main responsibilities of the team leader, and in the past, she was too busy scoring to get away, and there was such a big mess in the Austrian race, she didn't dare to take it lightly anymore.

Of course, the main reason for coming this time is that I am not worried about the emotions of Li Changyi and Wu Ying, and I think it is better to press the formation in person.

For Li Changyi, the appearance of Gu Qiantong is also a good thing, Banks began to get serious, gave a little pointer, shared a few small experiences, etc., at least he no longer sat outside the venue and drank coffee with the female guide every day.

As the race day drew closer, he finally met Hemering on the track.

One speaks Chinese and the other speaks German, and they need to communicate with the help of their respective Italian interpreters, and the conversation is very difficult, but they are very happy.

Hemmering introduced his younger brother Luca to Li Changyi, saying that this was the first time the two brothers had teamed up to participate in the World Cup.

After careful explanation by the translator, Li Changyi knew that he was befriending Alexandra Hemerlin, and his younger brother Luca Hemerlin was the same age as him, and he would definitely be a fierce rival in the future.

He politely complimented and said something to liven up the atmosphere, and Hemering suddenly asked if the mysterious boxing he had played last time before the start of the big final had any special effect.

Li Changyi smiled and explained that he was warming up urgently. He demonstrated the "Wing Chun Little Thoughts" on the spot, and sure enough, after playing for a while, the effect of "smoke all over the body" appeared.

The two of them were very interested, and immediately asked if they could study, and the three of them made a decent gesture on the ski slopes.

At this moment, Li Changyi suddenly heard a familiar voice three years later: "Stinky boy, people praise you for a few words, and you teach the good things of your ancestors to the ghost guy for free?" ”

Li Changyi was taken aback, and suddenly turned around and said in surprise: "Master? What are you doing here? ”

Liang Guohui wore a South American-style cape on the outside of his down jacket, a black velvet hat, and a white beard, looking unfathomable.

At this time, he put his hands behind his back and looked serious: "Decrepit boy, do you want to tell me about the European competition point?" I've heard people say that Austria won the bronze medal, so it's a pity that you didn't go to watch the game......"