After the evening test, he stopped me at the door of the classroom and called Miller from next door, saying that he had something to discuss with us. Of course, Ye Ruiyang would not let go of the opportunity to join in the fun, and followed closely alongside. After the shoes rubbed on the ground for a long time, he said aggrievedly that he hoped we would keep it secret for him and not tell the coach about his physical problems.

Lao Ye looked puzzled, I had heard Mi Le say it before. It wasn't a surprise at the time, it was just a minor illness. Now he doesn't admit himself, and takes the initiative to come to the door, it seems that things are not as simple as I thought, at least not negligible.

"How long has it been? Have you ever been to the hospital for a check-up? "Old Ip asked.

"I've checked, it's not a big deal. Sometimes it's uncomfortable, that's why I go to my uncle's place to do massage. His chin was lowered to his collarbone, like a child who had made a big mistake, "Don't tell the coach really, or ......"

"Do your parents know?" Millet interrupted him.

"I know, but they don't know very much."

"When it's time to rest, you have to rest, you can't exercise vigorously." I reached out and pinched his face, which was similar to mine, soft and elastic, and I couldn't help but want to pinch it again, it was rare for a naughty ghost to be so well-behaved, "Listen to the captain." ”

"But Mu Zheng can't come back. It's going to be another game soon, and it's our last chance. After two months, they broke up, and maybe they won't have the opportunity to play together in their lives! He suddenly broke free of my hand, tears glistening in his eyes, maybe excited, maybe really scared, "I don't want to give up, and it's not time to give up yet." Please. ”

Looking at Yan Xi's eyes, our hearts softened.

Before going to the bookstore yesterday to buy books, Miller wandered around the street and spotted several familiar figures through the glass of a meridian health center. One by one, they lay on a massage table covered with white sheets, a bit like lambs waiting to be slaughtered. Miller pushed the door in, looked at the friends who looked up neatly, and laughed, a feeling of "meeting old acquaintances in a foreign country". Lying on the outermost bed was Yan Xi, who mischievously crossed his two little feet, sitting on the home court with skill and calmness. On the other hand, Leben and Luca, who were on the two beds inside, were a little overwhelmed, still looking around the unfamiliar room.

What are you doing here? Miller asked. Waiting to do massage, this is my aunt's shop. Yan Xi stuck out his tongue and gently kicked his waist with the heel of his right foot. It seems that you still have the habit of doing massages after games, and you are really a fan of big-name stars. Miller squatted in front of Yan Xi and tried to scratch his nose, but he blocked it with one hand. Why are Luca and Le Ben here? He asked. Hehe, let's take them to experience it. It's a rare opportunity. Besides, isn't Lukka going to leave in a few months? After this village, there is no such shop. Yan Xi's face was full of the words "great hero", not to mention how much he was so embarrassed. Hey, I didn't say I wanted to "experience", I just came with Luca. Le Ben shuddered, sat up from the bed, and made a solemn statement. Don't be afraid, really, it doesn't hurt at all. It sounded like encouragement, but the evil smile on Yan Xi's face betrayed his intentions. And Lukka was still looking around, unaware of the fate that was about to befall him.

As she spoke, a young sister twisted open the door of the back room, carrying a towel. Yo, why is there another one? She asked with a smile. Is it your classmate? Yan Xi nodded and introduced his aunt to Mi Le, who greeted him politely. Look at people, how sensible they are. Look at you again, I really don't know when I will grow up! The aunt said, patting Yan Xi's back quite hard. Sweating! Don't you even know how to change your clothes! She complained. Indeed, Yan Xi was the only one in the room who didn't change his clothes after the game, and the white jersey that had been fighting for 60 minutes had several black handprints on his shoulders alone, as well as a few wisps of artificial grass that didn't fall off. That's all I have. Yan Xi Nunu mouth. He has a big heart, and as soon as the weather is warm, he only wears the team uniform on the day of the game, saving him the trouble of undressing and changing his pants in the locker room. At this age, most boys really don't particularly care about what they wear. Who will show it when it's dressed? No little girl would be stupid enough to like herself anyway. But my aunt was not happy, and threw down a sentence I don't want to press you, and then walked to Leben's side. The junior brother was so panicked that he had no master, and waved his hand again and again saying that he was just here to play. As a result, the shadow of the aunt who is not tall covered Luca. You're doing Tuina for the first time, right? Don't be afraid, it will hurt a little. But it's good for your body, and it's guaranteed that you'll be refreshed for a few days. If it hurts, just tell me and I'll use less force. Looking at Luca's stunned expression, the aunt smiled and explained to him a lot of meridians and five elements, but his green eyes were still full of question marks. Yan Xi giggled, it really made people suspect that he was deliberately playing a prank, trying to find fun in Luca.

And the retribution of the tricksters is imminent. His little uncle appeared with a towel on his face. According to Miller's description, he is not tall, stocky and powerful, and he is simple and relies on physical strength to eat. The show begins, watch it, and let the experts demonstrate. The aunt put her hand on Luca's back, smiled and bent her eyebrows, and did not do it immediately, as if she was inviting everyone to enjoy a good show. Sweat-stained clothes are disliked by everyone, so my uncle simply asked Yan Xi to take off his shirt and gave him a towel for him to wipe his body, making the big drama more ritualistic. Next, the health hall is probably similar to the torture room or torture room in the TV series, providing the best material for people who gloat. The professional used his fingers, arms and elbows nimbly, and played with Yan Xi's limbs like a cow, the crunch of bones and joints was clearly recognizable, and the other three little ones involuntarily shook twice at the initial sound, and Luca was brave enough to not jump out of bed and get out of the way. Yan Xi was "ravaged" and screamed miserably, his voice hadn't changed much, it was the kind of boy's noisy scream, echoing in the small room. Isn't my aunt really afraid to scare other guests into the door?

Before his hands were twisted, Yan Xi would keep patting the sides of the bed, as if it could really relieve the pain. Although there was a trace of sympathy in my heart, I still couldn't help but laugh when I saw him like this. That's what Miller said to me yesterday. And the uncle didn't seem to show any mercy to his subordinates, and maintained an unmoved countenance, I don't know if he deliberately packed up this naughty bag or if he was used to using this kind of force.

"It's still called! Look at your waist, how hard has it become? When he was about to finish pressing his upper body, his uncle slashed at Yan Xi's back like a kitchen knife, but for the first time, a few folds were squeezed out of his face with concern.

"I'm not hurt! Don't talk about it, uncle, just keep pressing, don't say it in front of my classmates. Also, don't press my ass later! Taking advantage of his uncle's hesitation, Yan Xi hurriedly put his two hands behind his waist and stuck to him.

"Are you still so arrogant to ask others? My sister really beats you less! "Auntie added oil and vinegar to the side.

"Auntie!" Yan Xi was finally a little dissatisfied, "Why am I the first?" ”

"You don't know any of those tricks? Do you still want to see people live ugly? She tilted her head and smiled, "Ah, you think my aunt can't cure you?" Small cannons. ”

But she still saved Yan Xi's face, and after saying that, she turned to deal with Luka, and also shifted the attention of the others to the other side. Luca's little face was like a ripe peach. I closed my eyes without saying a word, and the tension of biting my lower lip seemed to reveal a sense of courage and firmness that "I won't say a word even if you use torture". However, it was all Yan Xi who called, and Luka, who regarded death as home, never shouted much. He pressed his face to the sheets, each finger grabbing the edge of the massage table, like a man hanging from the edge of a cliff. Occasionally, when he looked up startled by the creaking of his own bones, his green eyes would open wide, and his mouth would open slightly, as if he was about to spit out something but did not do so. Yan Xi's aunt should have a good grasp of her strength. However, it may also be the right medicine, Luca's physical condition is already good.

Yan Xi is afraid that it is not.

"I'm not hurt, and I'll pay attention. You can rest assured. ”

No one knows their physical condition better than I do. Only those who have secrets are afraid of leaking secrets. Only when he knew that something might be wrong would Yan Xi take the initiative to find us uneasily. But before he stood at the door of our class, he must have made up his mind to persevere to the end. Yesterday, he almost cried and cried, but it wasn't until Mi Le taught him a trick that he got better - his hands were folded, revealing a pitiful look, and he shouted to his aunt countless times, "Don't dare again". (I'm still a little angry with Millet, am I like that in his eyes?) ）

Perhaps his uncle was also reminding him in this way that "turning back is the shore". And the fact is that he still dared, and after considering all the results, he still did not regret making the current choice.

Among the students in the second year of junior high school, Yan Xi is probably the youngest, and several of the first junior high school students are older than him, and we sometimes always treat him as a younger brother who doesn't need to grow up, even though everyone relies on him so much on the field. It's not that I haven't thought about it, if Xianxian is Yan Xi's character, can I really take care of him and love him like an older brother.

Xianxian is also a person who will stubbornly insist on himself like this. Obviously there will be danger, but it is still an unshirkable attitude, why are the people around me so stupid?

Fighters should not be kept away from the battlefield. I'll protect him if I have to. Miller and Lao Ye will also, we are all by each other's side, waiting for a common goal.

It's not the same when you learn. Even though he was incarnated as Batman and wore a black protective mask that he got out of nowhere, the coach still told him bluntly that he would not even be allowed to enter the squad for the game in half a month. It doesn't matter if it's hard or vexatious, "Your mother told me everything", this sentence pressed Xuexue on the bench like a holy decree. I tried to comfort him, but I was pushed away in a negative way. He ripped off his mask and smashed it, trotting out of the locker room. Xu Mu patted me and said that it was okay, don't be like him, and after speaking, he picked up the mask and chased out. She was still powerful, and after a few minutes, she obediently pulled Xuexue back - although her little face was still puffed up.

I guess Xuexue is crying, and his little eyes are still a little wet. We all saw it, but no one said anything. Everyone sat down, ready to listen to the pre-war meeting between the coach and Boss Yue.

'We're in the last four again. This year is much more difficult than last year, so you don't have to doubt yourself, we are stronger and more like a team. The coach started by saying, "Each of you is great and you have made a lot of sacrifices for the team. But as a teacher, I want to emphasize that nothing is more important than your own physical health. When we say sacrifice, it's just in a tactical sense, it's your playing time and where you're on the pitch. Oh, and there's after-school recreation – there aren't many kids who are willing to sacrifice their playtime for football these days. You're all good. The body is the capital of the revolution, and the teachers and the school have never asked you to sacrifice your physical health, and I hope that each of you will remember this. There aren't so many noble ideals in life that you have to sacrifice, and football is far from it. 'The mark of an immature man is his willingness to die heroically for a cause. You are still young, and you have to develop the ability to think and judge independently before you can decide your own life. ”

I guess these words are for Xuexue. He was biting the joints on his fingers with his head down, and when I saw it, I twisted my head in a hurry, and he certainly didn't want anyone to notice him.

I hope Yan Xi can also understand, although he is still only in the stage of "hidden pain".

"You have to be confident. Last year we had one win and one draw against Kitagawa, and this year we have doubled them down. The high school attached to the Polytechnic University had the same record against us last year as Beichuan, as long as we play steadily, I believe we can pass this hurdle. Yue Yin said, swiping the tablet in his hand and showing a photo, "Polytechnic failed to qualify from the group last season, but this season it reached the semi-finals in one fell swoop, and they relied on this classmate from the first year of junior high school, Aniwal from XJ. I've heard you've seen him before. ”

We nodded. I saw the tall and mighty face of the junior brother again, and he was so heroic on the court.

"Aniwal is the biggest contender for the Golden Boot this season. He is now at the top of the table, scoring eight goals in eight games, two ahead of second-placed Joeli. The efficiency of one goal per game is one more than that of Mu Zheng at this time last year. Yue Yin continued, "Judging from the existing pictures, videos and reports, he scored 3 headers, and the remaining 5 were all right-footed, and the left foot was used relatively little. His physicality and finishing skills are top in the Mayor's Cup, and in terms of individual ability, he's probably the best center forward we've come across. ”

But Ahua and Uchida are both strong. Of course, Boss Yue said it very clearly, referring to personal ability. They are team-oriented forwards, more capable of tackling their team-mates, and scoring fewer goals – though not less. Aniwal is probably the kind of star who can change the tide of battle by himself. The same goes for String, although he is the shadow hidden behind the striker.

"Who said that! Mu Zheng is the strongest! "Needless to say, what interrupted Boss Yue was Xuexue. Mu Zheng scored 11 goals last year, breaking the personal record for goals in the Mayor's Cup. Now it is the back waves of the Yangtze River that push the front waves, and Aniwal, who is more efficient, must have also aimed at this record when he was aiming for the golden boot, and he also went to the hospital to consult Mu Zheng. Xuexue wants to play so much, maybe it is also to keep Mu Zheng's record.

Good brother, I'll help you and don't let him score a single goal. I was alone in my heart and made a promise to another person.

"Then we have to send someone to keep an eye on him, right?" Miller asked, "He's tall, he's fast, and he feels like he's all muscles." ”

"That's right. He scored three goals against Xiling Middle School in the knockout round, completely tearing up the defense of the three middle schools and breaking them all down - you must know that the three middle schools are not easy to deal with at all. I looked at Polytechnic's official account, and they said, 'In the two-round fight, Aniwal arched his opponent like a bull'. ”

For some reason, after hearing this analogy, everyone with a serious face laughed out loud, it was too graphic.

But after laughing, I was a little worried, wouldn't Anival's right foot have a good chance of appearing in Miller's defense zone? The difference between the two of them is too great, it is like an old Don Quixote and a huge windmill, and it would not be funny at all if it arched on Millet.

"Leave it to me! I'm here to defend him! Lao Ye volunteered to raise his hands and stand up, in terms of "tonnage", he may be the best match for Aniwal. This is a heavyweight opponent, a bear vs. bull matchup.

"Sit down, you! Don't let people be stupid! "It's not Brother Chuan who is sarcastic about him this time. Boss Yue walked up to him, took the tablet and gently tapped it on his head. "Xiao Ye" sat back obediently and said nothing.

"I have the impression that Polytechnic also has a shadow striker, who often pulls the side, like No. 14?" Zhao Rui added.

"That's right, his name is Li Tiancheng, and he scored a goal against us in the second leg last season. He's left-footed and can play in several positions. With 2 goals and 1 assist this season, it seems to be very fast and flexible at the feet. Yue Yin took back the tablet that had just been used as a brick and checked the data he had counted.

"To be honest, you don't have to care about Li Tiancheng at all. As soon as he shoots, we're ready to open the scoring. As soon as he heard the familiar name, the beaten "Xiao Ye" suddenly came back to his strength, "He is my elementary school classmate, I know him too well." Passing like Messi, the shot is aimed at the plane in the sky. He shoots like a clearance, and he's more professional than me as a defender. 'Don't eat the food that comes from it', and the ball that is not difficult will not be scored. My grandma can score goals, he can try to kick you to the sky. When I was in elementary school, he kicked the training ball out of the court every time, and he lost several losses alone. Which opponent doesn't like him? If you're a teammate, you have to tell yourself, just play and be happy, you can't take it too seriously. So, he's the face of Happy Football, a man who single-handedly makes everyone laugh out of the stadium......"

Ye Ruiyang's stand-up comedy brought his ability to talk nonsense to the extreme, and everyone laughed crookedly. If it hadn't been for Li Tiancheng's goal last year, I might have believed his nonsense - although it wasn't me who was the goalkeeper at that time.

"So, our focus is on keeping Anival at bay?" Zhao Rui asked, "The opponent's strongest weapon is him, look at him, maybe the science and technology is not so terrible?" Maybe it'll be a little better than Kitagawa. ”

"Nope. You can't forget that man. Mingming, who had been silent for a long time, opened his mouth and looked at him like a torch, "Aniwar is indeed the opponent's strongest weapon, but the talent who can activate him is the most dangerous. It is not others who we want to prevent, but their captain and midfield core, No. 16 Huo Yuqi. ”