C1 Cunzi

When you're old, you can't sleep well! A long distance flight of more than ten hours would at least allow one to sleep for an hour. But now, there was a sound. He could not sleep anymore. When he got there later, he still had to train quickly. Oh, right. The other team members asked them to practice squatting in the rear cabin of the plane. They didn't know if they were slacking off or not.

With this thought in mind, Tan Hongjin could not help but stretch his upper body out of the seat and turn his head to look behind the cabin.

Lifting his head, a familiar young face came over with a smile. It was his team member, Liang Xiaoyan.

"Instructor Tan, rest assured and sleep for a while. Everyone is training diligently behind. . . "

Hearing Liang Xiaoyan's words, Tan Hong Jin smiled and nodded. He said softly, " Xiaoyan, this Los Angeles Olympic Games. . . Our goal is to win the championship. We can't relax! "

"Don't worry, Coach Tan!" Liang Xiaoyan patted her chest and said, "We promise to raise the flag and play the national anthem in this Olympic Games!"

Tan Hongjin smiled, but in an instant, Liang Xiaoyan's face became blurred and became clear again. Tan Hongjin found that Liang Xiaoyan's face was covered in wrinkles.

Tan Hongjin was stunned!

Liang Xiaoyan did not seem to notice anything unusual. She did not speak and continued to smile at Tan Hong Jin, but her body slid to the side.

"Xiaoyan. . . You!" Tan Hongjin shouted softly. He wanted to reach out to pull it, but he felt that he could not pull anything.

"Director Tan. . . Director Tan!" A call came from afar and reached Tan Hong Jin's ears. He suddenly opened his eyes and only then did Tan Hongjin realize that. . . It turned out that it was really just a dream.

Chen Jiaxiang, director of the General Sport Center of the National Sport Bureau, sat beside Tan Hongjin and called out his name with concern. His voice was not loud, but it carried some anxiety. Although Tan Hongjin had retired from the leadership position of the National Sport Administration and its predecessor, the National Sport Committee, for a few years, He had only retained the title of honorary president of the China volleyball Association, but many years of working together. . . Chen Jiaxiang still could not change the name "Director Tan. "

"Oh. . . Elder Chen. . . " Tan Hongjin smiled and sat up straight from his chair. He could see it in front of his eyes. He was in the cabin of a modern remote passenger plane. It was no longer the plane that flew from Beijing to Los Angeles to participate in the Olympic Games more than 20 years ago. Tan Hongjin looked at the spacious cabin aisle. The smiling air stewardesses were busy providing the passengers with hot and cold drinks. Now, even if Tan Hongjin wanted the athletes to do some squats behind the cabin during the flight, The planes probably wouldn't allow it.

Besides, there wasn't a single athlete here.

On this journey, only Chen Jiaxiang accompanied him. Now, Chen Jiaxiang was looking at him with concern. He was afraid that this long-distance flight would make the old leader feel unwell.

"Sigh. . . Nothing, nothing. I just had a dream. " Tan Hongjin said to Chen Jiaxiang, but his face was a little red. He felt that it was a bit childish for an old man like him to tell others about his dream.

Chen Jiaxiang looked at Tan Hongjin's hesitant look and felt a little emotional. He smiled with relief and said casually, "Ah. . . Yes! I have been dreaming a lot during this period of time. "

Seeing that Tan Hongjin did not seem to want to discuss the topic of "dreams," Chen Jiaxiang thought for a while and decided to change the topic. He asked, "Director Tan, is this your second time going to Los Angeles?"

Tan Hongjin nodded thoughtfully and said, "Yes. In the past 20 years, the United States had been to the United States a few times, but Los Angeles. . . Other than the 1984 Olympic Games, it had never been here. "

"It's a coincidence," Chen Jiaxiang continued. "Before I came, I checked the information. This time, we are going to see the competition venue for the finals of the National University Female Racing Championship. It happens to be the Long Beach Stadium for the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Female Racing Championship. You can go back to the old place this time. "

When Tan Hongjin heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up. He nodded and murmured, "Oh! Long Beach Stadium. . . Long Beach Stadium. . . "

. . .

Two days later, when Tan Hongjin and Chen Jiaxiang drove to the Long Beach Stadium more than 50 kilometers away from downtown Los Angeles, which had become part of the Long Beach Entertainment Center, Tan Hongjin found it very difficult to find the way he had led China's female platoon to the Los Angeles Olympic female platoon competition.

Tan Hongjin and Chen Jiaxiang walked into the Stadium together with the excited fans around them. Sitting in the stands, Tan Hongjin finally found some memories of the past.

"It seems. . . A little bigger than that time?" Tan Hong Jin asked Chen Jiaxiang.

"Director Tan, you're asking me the wrong thing," Chen Jiaxiang said. "During the Los Angeles Olympic Games, I was just a small secretary in the National Sports Committee's External Affairs Department. How could I have the chance to come to Los Angeles with a delegation?"

Seeing Tan Hongjin's slightly disappointed expression, Chen Jiaxiang smiled again and said, "But. . . I did some 'homework' before I came. This place was indeed renovated later on. The Los Angeles Olympic Games could accommodate 12,000 audience members, but now. . . It was filled with 13,500 people. So, you think this place has become bigger. . . That's right!"

Tan Hong Jin nodded and looked towards the center of the venue.

What attracted him was a girl with an Asian face in her thirties.

This girl was thin but tall, and she had short, neat hair. She had a pair of bright eyes, a small nose bridge, and a medium-thick, rosy lips. Her oval face, which was unique to Asian women, looked delicate and had perfect facial features.

This girl wore a Pennsylvania Regional University female volleyball T-shirt and was standing in front of the net, throwing balls at the athletes on the team, preparing for the match.

Tan Hongjin was very familiar with her face, her simple movements of catching and throwing balls.

That's right, it was her!

Tan Hongjin thought.

"We haven't seen each other for four or five years. I didn't expect Little Wei to still be like this. . . " Chen Jiaxiang said to himself.

"She seems to have been working quite hard these few years. " Tan Hongjin said.

"It's not easy. She should be thirty this year. . . " Chen Jiaxiang thought for a while and said, "Thirty-five. A person studying and being a coach in the United States is also impressive. "

Tan Hongjin looked at Chen Jiaxiang and said, "Yes, thirty-five. . . At this age, being a coach is very young. However, many athletes overseas can also reach this age. Especially a second-rate like Xiao Wei. . . The second one is the second one, and the second one is the second one. If there is an old man in the family, it is as if there is a treasure!"

Chen Jiaxiang naturally understood the implied meaning behind Tan Hongjin's words. That's right, five years ago, it was him who informed Wei Xindi face to face and the coaching team decided to withdraw her from the national team to the provincial team. Not long after that, there was news that Wei Xindi had retired from the provincial team and was studying abroad in the United States.

In the next five years, he had never seen Wei Xindi again. Even during the holidays, the two of them had never made a phone call or even sent a text to chat.

In fact, in these five years, he had repeatedly thought about giving up on this rich experience. Was the old general at the end of the year right or wrong? Even in these five years, when China's female racers consecutively won the World Championship and the Olympic Games, he would occasionally reflect on whether his decision back then was correct or not.

But he also thought that it was precisely because he gave up on Wei Xindi that China's female volleyball was able to nurture Zhou Shuyao, who was also an outstanding, world-class second place holder, and became an important member of China's female volleyball lineup of two world champions.

Hence, Chen Jiaxiang often used this reason to console himself.

He knew that Tan Hongjin had always held back on giving up on Wei Xindi. Therefore, no matter what, he convinced Tan Hongjin to come to America with him. Chen Jiaxiang knew that as long as Tan Hongjin was willing to come forward, Wei Xinji would most likely agree to the invitation of the China volleyball Association.

"Director Tan. . . " Thinking of this, Chen Jiaxiang leaned closer to Tan Hongjin and whispered in his ear, "You are right. So, after the competition later, I need you to come with me to see Wei. Please try to convince her. . . "

Tan Hongjin was silent. After a few seconds, he turned around and looked at Chen Jiaxiang. He asked, "Why do you think I can convince Wei Xin Di?"

Chen Jiaxiang was stunned. He replied with a smile, " Director Tan, you are the best in China's volleyball industry. Speak, Little Wei, she. . . "

Tan Hongjing said, "Jiaxiang, you are also the director of the National Sport Administration's volleyball management center and the Vice-Chairman of the China volleyball Association. Little Wei won't listen to you when you speak? Won't I give you face?"

Tan Hongjin's straightforward words made Chen Jiaxiang somewhat embarrassed as he said, "Look at what you've said. It makes it impossible for me to continue. . . "

Tan Hong Jin sighed deeply and said seriously word by word, "Elder Chen. I didn't mean to give you a difficult problem. Actually, I promised to come with you at the beginning. I just wanted to help you clear up Wei Xindi's thoughts and make her come back to China. I wanted to make more contributions to our China volleyball game. However, in these two days, I suddenly understood. I feel that if I step forward. . . No matter what, it's still not appropriate!"

"Ah?" Chen Jiaxiang was stunned. He almost blurted out "Why?" but he still swallowed it.

"You, Elder Chen. . . Oh, your headquarters' volleyball center dares to make a bold decision this time. They did not care about talent. They were determined to form China's second female volleyball team. Prepare a reserve of talents for the first-line national team, and also plan to invite Wei Xindi, an excellent young coach, to come back and coach. It was a very good thing, and it was also very beneficial to the development of China's volleyball. However, Since you have sent out an 'invitation' instead of an executive order, Whether or not you accept your invitation, I feel that this is a one-sided affair after all. If I step in, Using my qualifications and my title to forcefully 'suppress' Little Wei to accept this invitation, perhaps I would be able to succeed. But have you ever thought that. . . Even if she was in the way of the face of others, or if it was out of respect for her elders. . . Give this old face of mine some face, and now she agrees. . . But if she was still unwilling, could she continue to work as the head coach of China's female platoon No. 2? What if she worked for a few days? Her results were not ideal, or because of ideological differences. She could not continue. . . Putting aside her personal gains and losses in the future, would it be a loss to the newly established China female volleyball team two? Would it be a loss to China volleyball? Speaking of this matter, it still depends on whether Little Wei is willing or not! "

Seeing Chen Jiaxiang's stunned but thoughtful look, Tan Hongjin gently patted Chen Jiaxiang's shoulder and calmed his tone. He continued," Elder Chen, after careful consideration, I think that it would be better for you to talk to her alone. If the two of you peacefully interact, the effect might be better. "

Chen Jiaxiang's mouth moved, but he did not say anything.

Tan Hongjin smiled and said, "Although I have never been Wei Xindi's coach, I have never been a coach. Even if I had been working in the government office all those years ago, I would still go to the training ground of China's female rehearsals for a walk and take a look if I had nothing to do. When this child was an athlete, He was smart and enthusiastic about volleyball. In a sense, She can be considered to have watched me grow up. So, based on my understanding of her, I believe that when the motherland needs her, She can make the right choice. Furthermore. . . "

" Ah?"

Chen Jiaxiang was puzzled again. He did not know what this quick-witted old leader wanted to say.

"Besides, I paid for it this time. I asked my son to give me a plane ticket and to book a hotel for me. Not only did I not spend a single cent from the General Administration and the China Orders Association, I even paid my own pocket to treat you to a big meal yesterday. That's right, right? I also thought that this time I would be able to experience and experience the atmosphere of the American university volleyball competition. Let's see if there's anything good about him that we can use as a reference for our domestic university students' competitions and even the National League. So. . . Elder Chen. Today, let me watch a competition peacefully and steadily. " Tan Hongjin said, He laughed like a child.

At this time, the MC's loud and passionate voice came from the stadium's loudspeaker.

"Now, let us welcome the head coach of the Banzhou Regional University female volleyball, Wei - Heart Reed!"

Seeing Wei Xindi stand up from the coach seat and wave at the audience, Chen Jiaxiang let out a long sigh of relief and secretly made up his mind.

The competition had begun.

. . .

Two hours later, the winner and loser had been decided.

The University of Pennsylvania, who had not "touched" the champion of the National University Female Racing Championship for seven consecutive years, had a tough battle for five rounds and won the championship with a score of three to two against another veteran team of Stamford University Female Racing Champions. This caused the Long Beach Stadium to boil with excitement.

The moment the main referee blew the final whistle, Wei Xindi, who was standing at the side of the field, was still immersed in the intense atmosphere of the competition.

She was stunned. She turned around and looked behind her. Her substitute, assistant coach, team doctor, and team manager had all jumped up at the same time.

Wei Xindi turned his head again. The female players from the University of Pennsylvania had also rushed up to her. Before she could put down the tactical board in her hand, everyone had already surrounded her.

Wei Xindi, who was from the second generation, was almost 1. 78 meters tall. He was considered a rare and outstanding figure among ordinary girls. However, the strong assistant offensive Kelly carried Wei Xindi, who was standing in the middle of the crowd, in a princess hug. The others stretched out their arms and legs to support Wei Xindi, then threw him into the air.

One, two. . .

Only then did Wei Xindi realize that the game had really ended. She had led the team to the championship!

Looking at the ceiling rising and falling in front of him, Wei Xindi's tense nerves had relaxed from start to finish.

Standing on the ground again, Wei Xindi still wanted to find the team manager, Patrick, who was responsible for the technical statistics, to ask for the technical statistical table for the match. However, Patrick's dark brown hair was messy, and his face was flushed red. He walked over quickly, and his hands were empty.

Before Wei Xindi could say anything, Patrick took the initiative to ask loudly, "Can we hug, City?"

Wei Xindi had no choice but to temporarily give up the idea of looking at the technical statistics and spread his arms.

Patrick, who was taller than her, immediately pulled Wei Xindi into his arms and gave her a solid hug. Wei Xindi almost found it hard to breathe.

"What a difficult season!" After the hug, Patrick was still excited. He said, "You know how many times we won and how many times we lost, right?"

Wei Xindi laughed.

How could she not know that they had been together for a whole season?

"38 wins," Wei Xindi calmly replied, "0 losses. "

"That's right! That's right!"

Among the noisy music and fans, Patrick's rough voice was no longer effective. He could only shout loudly, "38 wins, 0 losses! It's 0 losses! We didn't lose a single match! No! No! I was wrong. This wasn't a difficult season! City, this was a season that created miracles! A season that created miracles. It's you!"

Wei Xindi shook his head and pointed at the members and staff who were celebrating on the court. He said," No, Patrick. We are the ones who created the miracle, everyone on the team! "

"City. . . " Patrick smiled and shook his head. "Are all Chinese so modest?"

"Humility is a virtue," Wei Xindi said. "However, when I was in China, the day I started learning volleyball, my coach told me that volleyball is a collective sport, so the success must belong to everyone on the team. "

"Okay, okay. You are right. Success belongs to everyone. " Patrick continued, "However, after this season ends, it's time to deal with your personal problems. "

Wei Xindi thought that Patrick wanted to tell her about his feelings for her again, just like in the past. He put his hands on his hips and smiled as he tilted his head to look at Patrick.

"City, I think it's time for you to consider renewing your contract with the team next year. . . " Patrick shrugged and said.

"Ha!" Wei Xindi felt relieved and nodded repeatedly. "Alright, alright. I promise you this. Actually, you know that I have no reason to leave the team. "

Hearing Wei Xindi's words, Patrick was extremely happy. He immediately rushed forward and gave Wei Xindi a big hug.

"I'll go and prepare the contract renewal text later. See you in the press conference hall later! Don't forget, the press conference will be there when you turn right outside the player channel! " After saying that, Patrick turned around and threw himself into the crowd of players celebrating.

Taking advantage of the fact that everyone was celebrating their victory, Wei Xindi walked out of the athlete channel alone. She wanted to be quiet for a while. This was a habit of hers after every crucial match.

Walking out of the player's channel, she did not directly go to the news conference hall. Feeling that there was still time, she quietly walked out of the stadium.

Outside the stadium, the sea breeze blew over. It was completely different from the heated atmosphere in the stadium, making Wei Xindi feel relaxed and relaxed.

"Wei Xindi. . . Little Wei. . . "

Not far away, a call came.

"Sigh!" Wei Xindi subconsciously agreed. Suddenly, she felt surprised.

Who was calling her name in Mandarin? This kind of situation was very rare in foreign countries.

Moreover, the voice sounded familiar and unfamiliar.

It must have been someone she had met before, but there was definitely someone she had not met for a long time.

Who exactly was it?

Wei Xindi looked up in the direction of the voice.

A tall man slowly walked over.

"Director. . . Chen!" Wei Xindi widened his eyes.

"Little Wei, congratulations. " Chen Jiaxiang smiled and extended his hand to her.

Wei Xindi could not believe his eyes, but she still reached out her right hand and shook Chen Jiaxiang's hand.

Chen Jiaxiang's hand was thick and strong. Wei Xindi realized that this handshake was definitely not a simple gesture.

"Thank you. Thank you. . . " Wei Xindi asked, "But you. . . Why are you here? Why didn't you tell me in advance. . . "

"I knew that you would be very busy leading your team to the finals. I didn't want to disturb you. . . " As Chen Jiaxiang spoke, his expression was still not natural enough.

Wei Xindi could vaguely sense that Chen Jiaxiang was acting strangely. She thought about it. Recently, she had not heard of any international meeting held in the United States. It was not a holiday now, so Chen Jiaxiang had no reason to come here for a vacation. What could it be that made this "Chief" of China volleyball come all the way to the United States to look for her?

"Thank you for coming to see my game, but. . . Director Chen, You. . . You didn't come to the United States to watch a university student's game, right?" Wei Xindi asked.

It was really as Tan Hongjin had said, a smart girl!

Chen Jiaxiang thought about it and decided to get straight to the point.

"Well, we. . . " Chen Jiaxiang said. He suddenly remembered that after the competition, he was going to find Wei Xindi alone. Tan Hongjin specifically told him not to mention that he was also in America for the time being. Chen Jiaxiang changed his words. "I mean, indeed, I have something to talk to you about. "

"Go ahead, Director Chen. " Wei Xindi did not continue to be polite. She was a person who liked to be straightforward. In the few years she had been in the United States, although she had become more mature in dealing with matters for others, she was not willing to beat around the bush.

"The China volleyball Association has decided to set up the China female volleyball second team this year. One of the reasons is to prepare for this year's International volleyball World Championship for those under 23 years old. The other reason is also to nurture and reserve talent for the China first line female volleyball team. As for the coach candidate, we have also researched it with some domestic experts and senior coaches. After discussion, we feel that you are suitable. . . " Chen Jiaxiang said.

Wei Xindi widened his eyes and did not dare to believe what he had heard.

"So, we. . . I came here to ask for your opinion. " Chen Jiaxiang said, "Because I think your opinion is very important. "

Although Chen Jiaxiang said so, in Wei Xindi's opinion, it was still something akin to a fantasy.

"Thank you, everyone, for making me your candidate on this matter. This is also the trust of the leaders and the old experts. " Wei Xindi suddenly changed the topic. "However, there are so many senior coaches in the country. I'm just a rookie coach, and I don't have much experience. I'm afraid that if I don't do it well, I will fail to live up to everyone's trust. I think. . . It's better to ask the leaders to make other decisions. "

Wei Xindi's refusal was not out of Chen Jiaxiang's expectations, but she rejected him without saying anything. At the same time, she made Chen Jiaxiang feel disappointed and a little unhappy.

"Little Wei," Chen Jiaxiang said, "I still want you to think about it. I have come this time to invite you on behalf of the China volleyball Association. You know, we have never done this before. . . "

" Then why do you think I am suitable? " Wei Xindi suddenly asked.

Chen Jiaxiang was actually prepared for this question. He smiled and said, "If it is only based on age and experience, it is true that you are also suitable. You are a young coach with shallow qualifications, but in the process of teaching this American University Female Racing, you have shown some bright points, which made us think that you are the right candidate. "

" In addition to this game, have you seen the other games on our team? " Wei Xindi was a little suspicious of Chen Jiaxiang's words, but she also knew that Chen Jiaxiang was not a person who spoke without thinking.

Chen Jiaxiang nodded and said, "Although the American University Women's Racing Championship is not broadcasted in the country, However, I mobilized the staff of the association through some international students, Chinese people, and Qiao. As well as some of the coaches and friends of the American volleyball association, they have gathered as many videos as possible of your team's matches this season. Although it was inevitable to miss out on one thing, But I have watched all of these videos in one match, and I have also chosen a few representative ones. I have shown them to the old experts and the old coaches. Yes, you also played five rounds of the UCLA match. The final reversal was really exciting. Everyone was not satisfied after watching it. I also know that after today's match, You led the team to achieve 38 wins and 0 losses in an undefeatable record. The intensity of the competition was not inferior to any of the high-level professional football leagues in the United States, the National University Female Racing Championship. This is a very impressive achievement! "

After a pause, Chen Jiaxiang continued, "To tell you the truth, China's female platoon is the second team, the second team, and the second team. After all, it's not the first-line team. Therefore, some senior coaches of clubs were not willing to take the position of head coach. The other young coaches in the country were also limited in their skills. Therefore, I hope to invite you back and bring this team back. Also prepare for the Olympic Games for the China female volleyball season, and send more young players. "

After a moment of silence, Wei Xindi gently shook his head and said with an embarrassed expression, "Director Chen, if you ask for my opinion. . . I. . . Still want to stay. "

Seeing that Chen Jiaxiang was somewhat at a loss, Wei Xindi suddenly felt a little heartache for this old leader.

Although, five years ago. . . The scene of Chen Jiaxiang calling her to the office with a solemn expression and announcing that he would transfer her out of China's female rehearsals was still fresh in his mind. It also made Wei Xindi decide not to deal with this "cruel" leader ever again. However, after so many years, As a coach, she sometimes recalled the past. She seemed to have some understanding of the decision made by the China female rehearsal coaching team.

"Director Chen, I won't hide it from you. The team gave me an annual salary of 350,000 dollars this season. I led the team to win the championship without a hitch. According to the previous agreement, If I renew my contract next year, there will be at least 15% room for an increase in my salary. This meant that. . . If I stay on this team next year, I will be able to get an annual salary of over 500,000 dollars. Director Chen, You understand my situation. I grew up in a single family in Southern Town, and my father was just an ordinary worker. . . He worked every day on a moon and stars, and paid me with a meager salary to go to school. It allowed me to practice and play basketball in sports schools. Later, I joined the national team. I played the main force for a few years. To be honest, the treatment given to me by the country is relatively good. But my father helped me to save up the competition bonus and training allowance that I gave him. He didn't spend it himself. In the end, he still used it to help me study abroad. It was only after I became the head coach of this university team for the past two years that I could truly repay my father. So. . . Director Chen, I want to stay and earn more money. While my father is still healthy, I want to find an opportunity to bring him over. I want him to live a few more happy and comfortable days after working so hard for his entire life. "

He told Wei Xindi all of his true thoughts, which made Wei Xindi feel as if a heavy burden had been lifted off his shoulders.

I'll talk to you about ideals, and you tell me that you want to earn more money. . . Chen Jiaxiang thought. He suddenly felt as if his heart had been blocked by something. He did not know whether his current feelings were disappointment, sadness, unhappiness, or anger. But he still resisted the mixed feelings in his heart and calmed himself down. He quietly looked at the girl in front of him, who he hadn't seen in years, but didn't feel strange at all.

Seeing that Chen Jiaxiang was indeed speechless about his reason for staying, Wei Xindi felt that it was better not to make things difficult for him. He looked at his watch and said, "Sorry, Director Chen, I think our conversation is coming to an end. I'm going to attend the post-competition press conference. Everyone is waiting for me. "

"Okay. . . You can go. . . " Chen Jiaxiang forced a smile on his face and let out a long sigh.

That's right, Wei Xindi was also a person, a young man. She could do it for him. She could fight for a better life, and she could also choose different paths of life. This was her right! Chen Jiaxiang thought.

Seeing Wei Xindi about to turn around and leave, Chen Jiaxiang loudly said, "Little Wei. Just like I told you just now, whether you accept the invitation or not, I respect your opinion. Furthermore, I would like to congratulate you for leading the team and achieving good results. I also hope that your future coaching in the United States will be more and more successful. If one day you want to return to China and do some work for China's volleyball. . . I, Chen Jiaxiang, welcome you at any time, at the gate of the China volleyball association. I will also open the door for you at any time! "

Wei Xindi did not speak. He smiled and turned around to walk towards the gymnasium.

"Five years ago, I let you leave. I have always felt regret. This time, I did not let you come back. Perhaps I will continue to feel regret. . . "Chen Jiaxiang muttered to himself as he looked at Wei Xindi's back.

. . .

When he pushed open the door to the press conference room, Wei Xindi was almost drowned by the sound of the camera shutter.

On the stage, her captain, the head coach and captain of the Stamford University female rehearsals were already sitting there. The room was filled with reporters, players, parents of the players, and the team staff. Wei Xindi repeatedly apologized, but he still became the center of attention.

"Didn't you say that the post-game press conference is about to begin? Where did you go?" Patrick, who was sitting in the first row, complained in a low voice.

"Just now. . . I saw a friend from China who came from afar and exchanged a few words with him. " Wei Xindi explained in a low voice.

Patrick shrugged helplessly and handed a stack of documents to Wei Xindi.

Wei Xindi flipped through the documents. It was a new contract. To her surprise, if she signed the contract and continued to coach the female rehearsals at the University of Pennsylvania next year, she would receive an annual salary of six hundred thousand dollars, which was almost the highest salary for the head coaches of all the universities in the United States!

Patrick raised his eyebrows at her, which meant, Look, I did a great job!

"Thank you!" Wei Xindi made a lip-shape at him.

The atmosphere in the press conference was still as heated as ever. The reporters scrambled to ask the head coaches and members of the two teams questions that were either ordinary or innovative, hoping to get explosive answers one after another.

"Then, Miss Wei Xindi," a reporter suddenly asked, "I heard that after you win the championship of this championship, your coaching contract for next year will increase by a lot. Then, Miss Wei Xindi, a reporter suddenly asked, I heard that after you win the championship, your coaching contract for next year will increase by a lot. Is that so? "

"Ah. . . " Wei Xindi looked down at Patrick and smiled. He replied, "That's right. The coaching contract between me and the team has indeed reached the time of renewal. I think. . . Any team will use their utmost sincerity to persuade the coach they wish to stay behind to stay. Just now, I got a new contract document. I can say that I read this sincerity from the new contract prepared by the team. I am very grateful for the team's recognition of me. . . "

" Then what's your coaching plan for the female volleyball at the University of Pennsylvania next season? " Another impatient reporter did not wait for Wei Xindi to answer and immediately asked.

"Oh. . . I. . . I actually haven't finished. Of course, my team members and team members really want me to stay, just like what I said earlier. I'm very grateful to everyone, very grateful to our team manager, Mr. Patrick Wilson. . . " Wei Xindi said as he looked at Patrick, who was sitting below the stage.

"Defend the crown!" Patrick mouthed the word.

Wei Xindi knew that this was indeed the word Patrick wanted her to say the most.

"Yes! Everyone hoped. . . I. . . I also hope that our team will be able to defend the championship next season. . . "

Before Wei Xindi could finish his sentence again, he was interrupted by the cheers and applause of the reporters from Pennsylvania, the female players from the University of Pennsylvania, the parents of the players, and the staff.

Weixin Di could only lower his hands and make a gesture for everyone to quiet down.

She took a deep breath and said, "Just like what Patrick told me after the game. This is a season of miracles, but I'm not the only one who created this miracle. It was created by us all. So, in a sense, You are the most important factor in creating this miracle. I believe that even without me, You will be able to achieve your goal of defending the American championship next season. "

After a short period of silence, the entire press conference hall exploded.

"Are you leaving this team?"

"Can you give me a reason?"

The reporters asked at the same time.

Patrick pushed aside the reporters who were rushing forward and stood up. He shouted, "City, do you know what you are talking about!?"

Wei Xindi did not panic. She gently tapped the microphone in front of her with her finger. The loud "dong" sound from the loudspeaker silenced the news conference hall once again.

Seeing the doubts, expectations, or other complicated expressions that everyone threw at her, Wei Xindi understood. What was supposed to come would definitely come.

She said word by word, "Just now, just now, I received an invitation from the China volleyball Association. They hope that I can return to China and coach the China women's second team. Although this is a very difficult and difficult choice, I feel that when my motherland wants me to go back, I have to go back. There is no need for any reason. "

After saying that, Wei Xindi turned off the microphone.

She quietly sat there and watched the crowd rise and fall. Everyone rushed towards her. Her captain stood by the side and looked at her with a sorrowful expression. Even the head coach of the female volleyball team, Rosson, had a look of disbelief in his eyes.

Wei Xindi looked up, and the light on the ceiling of the press conference room was bright and pure, sprinkling on her.

It's been five years, it's time to go home! As she thought about it, a smile that came from the bottom of her heart involuntarily surfaced on her face.