C103 Volume 28 Wei Xindi

After the third match with the Japanese female platoon, Wei Xindi finally dared to sit in the coach's seat and watch the match.

After the intense competition in the first two rounds, after losing to the China female platoon by two points in a row, the attitudes of the Japanese female platoon members had a subtle change in the third round.

Although the fans could still see the Japanese female volleyball players defending and saving the ball time and time again, and the volleyball in the hands of the players from both sides moving back and forth at a fast pace. . .

However, in Wei Xindi's eyes, when the Japanese female volleyball players tried their best to defend, there was a slight delay in their position. The movement speed of their feet slowed down a little. The timing of the fish jump rescue was not as precise as before, and even the back and forth of the volleyball was not as refined as before.

All of these details explained one thing. The deep feelings of the Japanese female volleyball players had been dampened.

The head coach of the Japanese female volleyball team, Tanaka Kuko, was still standing at the side of the court. He kept shouting and encouraging her team members. He carefully arranged the tactics and fighting style of each ball. However, the Japanese female volleyball started from the middle of the game. The gap between them and the China female volleyball was constantly being pulled apart by the China female volleyball.

This was the first technical pause of this round, and the China female lead was only two points ahead. However, when the second technical pause arrived, the China female lead's lead had already increased to five points.

Wei Xindi sat in the coach seat and his mood calmed down a lot.

What made her happy was that even though she had already won this match, the China female volleyball girls were still fully focused on each ball.

Wei Xindi saw the Japanese female volleyball fly over. Xia Zhi, who was in the back row, loudly reminded his teammates not to "snatch" the ball from her. Then, she steadily received the pass this time, allowing Zhou Shuyao and Fang Han to cooperate and launch a beautiful flying attack with their backs.

Wei Xindi saw that the Japanese female platoon captain, Shichuan Youxi, was trying to use the cover of her teammates to pull open the fourth position. However, Xiao Xiao and Xiong Xin, who were focused on defending, still managed to secure the defense line of the China female platoon before Shichuan Youxi. The two of them formed a two-person blockade that was like a firm wall of the Great Wall, preventing Shichuan Youxi from attacking.

Wei Xindi knew that even if she did not mention the traditional slogan of "No one can lose to Japan" to these girls before this crucial battle, the China female platoon members were fully prepared to compete with this old opponent. They were prepared to win this match that they absolutely could not lose.

They were confident that they would not fail at this critical moment. This was the tradition of the China female platoon!

The score on the spot became 22 to 16. Tanaka requested the Japanese female platoon to pause for the last time in this round.

At this moment, Wei Xindi also chose to switch. She had used Lin Yan to replace Xiao Xiao, who had performed exceptionally well in this round. She had used Song Simian and Wang Xiaoqing to replace Xia Zhi and Mo Xiaoyu. Then, she had used Yuan Jun to replace Xiong Xin.

However, Wei Xindi still left Zhou Shuyao and Fang Han behind.

She was looking forward to it and believed that Zhou Shuyao would be able to lead his teammates to victory in this critical match as the captain.

Wei Xindi also looked forward to and believed that Fang Han would be able to transform from an outstanding sub-attack of the world into a butterfly in this critical match and transform into a true world-class football star.

Wei Xindi's choice didn't disappoint him.

In the last few minutes of this match, even though the China female volleyball had completed a large number of substitutions, it still did not give the Japanese female volleyball any chance to turn the tables.

When the final score was set at 25 to 18, Wei Xindi stood up. She applauded the fans of China who had cheered for the team in the stands for an entire game and clapped at her teammates.

However, Wei Xindi knew that the qualifying of the group was only the "first step" of the China women's volleyball competition this time. Next, she and her team members would face an even more difficult test. . .

The press conference after the competition ended.

Walking in the corridor of Glory and Dream Stadium, Wei Xindi met Tanaka's son by accident.

Tanaka had already regained his calm. She looked kindly at Wei Xindi. The arrogance that usually hung on her face had disappeared without a trace. She looked like a senior from her hometown.

"City, congratulations on leading the team into the top eight of the Olympic Games. Now, in the Asian team, only China's female volleyball was left. In the next game, the China female volleyball team has to work hard for the Asian volleyball honor!" Tanaka said in fluent English.

"Thank you, Tanaka. We will work hard!" Wei Xindi said.

Actually, Wei Xindi and Tian Zhonggui were not strangers.

A few years ago, when Wei Xindi first took charge of the female rehearsal whip at the University of Pennsylvania in the United States, he had participated in an international coach exchange event organized by the American queuing association. At that time, Tanaka had an in-depth exchange with young coaches, including Wei Xindi, using his status as an international rehearsal coach.

"I benefited a lot from your lecture back then. So, I really have to thank you! " Wei Xindi added.

Tian Zhonggui laughed and jokingly said, "City, I really didn't expect that in a few short years, we would be leading our own teams to fight in the Olympic Games. If I had known this would happen, I wouldn't have told you so many tactics. However, I feel that the China female volleyball and the Japanese female volleyball are not only rivals. . . They are also good neighbors that promote each other. We have fought each other in the previous competitions, and this time, the Olympics is not the end. Although I don't know who my successor will be, I believe that the Japanese female volleyball you will face next time will be better than today. "

Hearing Tanaka's words, Wei Xindi was stunned. He asked, "You won't continue to coach this team?"

Tanaka nodded his head, a relaxed expression on his face as if a heavy burden had been lifted off his shoulders.

She said, "I'm already at the age of retirement. Besides, Outsiders don't know, but you and I must have experienced it. As a woman, Being the head coach of a team was more stressful and burdensome than men. There were too few female coaches in the volleyball world, so. . . I also sincerely hope that you can lead the team to win the Olympic gold medal and bring honor to our female coaches! I've been playing volleyball and being a coach for most of my life. I feel deeply indebted to my family. Now, my granddaughter is in primary school. I can go back and take responsibility for my grandmother, and I can also teach her how to play volleyball!"

Tian Zhonggui's words couldn't help but cause Wei Xindi to be stunned. The old lady in front of him no longer seemed to be the world-famous volleyball marshal. She was truly an old man who looked forward to returning to his family and enjoying the pleasures of heaven.

"Hehe, City. Although it's a bit rude, since you call me 'teacher', I still want to use my identity as' teacher 'to give you some advice. " Tanaka said, "Even if we are professional coaches, I think we should give our family some time. For our lives. I know that you are just like all the women in China. They are able to endure hardship and also capable, but life. . . I feel that for any woman in any place, It's very important. "

Wei Xindi knew that Tian Zhonggui's words were indeed from the bottom of her heart.

Although she didn't quite agree with Tanaka's words, she still couldn't bear to let go of her good intentions. She nodded and said, "Thank you, Tanaka. I'll remember your suggestion and wish you a happy life in the future. Next time I have a chance to go to Japan, I'll pay you a visit and see your cute granddaughter. "

Wei Xindi watched Tanaka slowly walk away, but he was stunned. He kept thinking about Tanaka's words.

Family, life. . . Although these two words were very ordinary, Wei Xindi understood what they represented.

For so many years, from athletes to coaches, Weixin Di had always lived in a completely different environment and atmosphere from ordinary people.

For her, her family was the old father that she cared about, and her life was with coaches, teammates, and teammates. She trained and competed day after day. . . She couldn't even tell what work was and what life was. Even though she had been working abroad all by herself for a few years, it was still the same.

But in this way, have I never enjoyed life? Wei Xindi asked himself. She felt that. . . She felt that she enjoyed the days with the girls, be it the quiet summer, the lively Gu Weiyang, the loving Fang Han in the Two Dimensional, Xiao Xiao in the otaku, the noisy Li Mengxi, or Zhou Shuyao, who was as close as sisters. . . They were all part of her work, but they were also part of her life.

The days she spent with the girls made Wei Xindi feel energetic every day. Full of vitality. . . However, the girls were still young, but she was almost in her forties!

Wei Xindi's heart suddenly sank. In front of her eyes, the image of Tanaka Gui Zi walking alone in the athlete's tunnel appeared again. . .

"Heart Reed!"

A shout came from behind.

Yang Fei shouted as he quickly walked over.

"Why is he here alone?" Yang Fei said, "The American female volleyball game is about to begin. Everyone has gone to the stands to watch the ball. I can't find you anywhere. "

"Oh, I was just chatting with the old lady from the Japanese female volleyball game. " Wei Xindi said.

"Hm? What did she say? Was she not convinced of her loss?" Yang Fei asked casually.

Wei Xindi shook his head. "The old man gave me many suggestions for my life. "

"Aha, suggestions for life?" Yang Fei looked at Wei Xindi, puzzled. He really couldn't think of how Tian Zhonggui would suggest life to Wei Xindi.

At this moment, a volunteer from the stadium suddenly ran over.

"You are a staff member of China, right? You were working at the technical statistical table just now?" The volunteer asked Yang Fei.

"Yeah, it's me. What, do you have something to talk to me about?" Yang Fei asked in surprise.

The volunteer smiled and handed him something.

"Is this yours? It landed under the table of the technical statistical table. It's the staff of the Russian team who found it and passed it to us. He said that not long after you left, he saw this thing fall there. Because there's a Mandarin label on it, he guessed it should be yours. " The volunteer said.

It was a small box decorated with dark red velvet. Wei Xindi immediately understood what the box contained. However, the appearance of this box gave Wei Xindi a huge shock.

She turned her head to look at Yang Fei in puzzlement, only to see that Yang Fei's face was somewhat flushed red. He was also very surprised, but he still quickly thanked the volunteer and took the box.

"Open it and check what's inside. Look at what's inside. Is there any problem? " The volunteer said, "After all, it's such a valuable item. . . "

" Ah. . . It shouldn't be a problem. " Yang Fei awkwardly smiled and said to the volunteer. He tightly gripped the box in his hand, but he was unwilling to open it in front of Wei Xindi.

"You should take a look. We can only be at ease if we confirm that it's true. " The volunteer did not understand. However, he still said with a smile.

Seeing Yang Fei and the volunteer's stubborn look, Wei Xindi, who was standing at the side, burst into laughter. She simply took the box from Yang Fei's hands and opened it.

Sure enough, there was an exquisite diamond ring inside.

"Is there a problem with the thing?" Wei Xindi asked Yang Fei.

Yang Fei did not say anything and nodded silently.

"We confirmed it. Thank you. " Wei Xindi said to the volunteer.

The volunteer left happily.

"This thing. . . " Wei Xindi stared intently at the diamond ring in the box as he asked Yang Fei, "Why is it here?"

"I. . . I'm worried that it won't be good for this precious item to be left in the hotel. It's not good. So every day. . . I keep it in my backpack and carry it with me. " Yang Fei stammered as he explained, "Maybe. . . Maybe I accidentally dropped something from my backpack just now. . . "

Wei Xindi chuckled and asked despite knowing the answer: "What I mean is, why did you bring it here to the Olympics?"

Yang Fei didn't know how to answer for a while.

Wei Xindi understood everything.

She took the ring out of the box and put it on the middle finger of her left hand. She looked at it carefully under the setting sun from the corridor window of the gymnasium.

Her fair and slender fingers were wearing shiny diamond rings. Under the golden sunlight, they looked so beautiful that Yang Fei's heart palpitated. However, he felt as if he was immersed in a dream.

This time, Yang Fei was even more lost in thought.

"Does it look good?" Wei Xindi asked.

"It. . . Looks good. . . " Yang Fei said.

"Yeah, I also think it's pretty good looking. Yang Fei, looks like you have good taste in picking rings. " Wei Xindi said with a smile. But then she asked again despite knowing the answer, "Then. . . Is this for me?"

Just as she said this, Wei Xindi suddenly felt his heartbeat become stronger.

Wei Xindi raised his head and looked at Yang Fei.

Yang Fei nodded.

Wei Xindi smiled, but she carefully took the ring off her finger and put it back into the small box, handing it to Yang Fei.

She found that Yang Fei's nervous and happy expression suddenly froze because of her actions.

"The competition isn't over yet. " Wei Xindi softly explained, "I still have to bring everyone to train and compete. How can I wear it every day? So, you should put it away first. I think you must have some plans and arrangements that you're not willing to tell me right now. . . Then I'll wait!"

Seeing Yang Fei let out a long sigh, Wei Xindi could not help but reveal his mischievous temper.

"Put my ring away. " She winked at Yang Fei. "If I lose it again, I won't agree!"

. . .

Everything was within everyone's expectations.

The following match ended with the American female lead winning the Russian female lead in three straight rounds. In this way, the American female volleyball successfully qualified as the team ranked first in Team B.

This also meant that after defeating the Japanese female volleyball team, the fourth place in Group A, the China female volleyball that was ranked in the top eight of the Olympic Games, would meet with the strong American female volleyball team in the next quarter of the elimination round.

After the referee blew the final whistle, Wei Xindi stood up from the stands. She saw that the team members also stood up silently from their seats in the stands and slowly walked towards the exit.

Wei Xindi understood that it was normal for everyone to have such a reaction.

Although everyone was mentally prepared, the China female volleyball team, which was only the fourth place in the group, would definitely encounter another team's first team in the first round of the elimination round, and the American female volleyball team had a high chance of being this opponent.

But now, all of these hypotheses had become reality, and it was inevitable that everyone's thoughts would become complicated.

This complication originated from the several exchanges between the American female volleyball team and the American female volleyball team in the past two years.

In addition to the finals of this year's world female volleyball league before the Olympics, the American female volleyball deliberately avoided the actual situation and used a substitutes lineup to lose to the China female volleyball, the China female volleyball had lost many victories in the face of the American female volleyball all these years. It had no advantage at all in terms of battle results.

What made everyone even more upset was that the China female volleyball team lost to the China female volleyball team. There was also the last match of last year's female volleyball World Cup. In that match, not only did the two main players of China's female volleyball team get injured, but they also suffered a crushing defeat, which made the golden cup of the world championship of China's female volleyball World Cup not seem so perfect.

After the start of the Olympic Games, the American female volleyball team was in perfect condition. Not only had they won all five games, but they had also won all five games with a score of three to zero. They had not lost a single game. This made the American female volleyball the most popular candidate to win this year's Olympic female volleyball championship.

On the other hand, the China female volleyball only won two and three losses, and the fourth place in the group qualified. The young team members who participated for the first time also exposed this kind of problem in the Olympic group competition. In the outside world, the state of the defending champion of China's female platoon was very different from last year's World Cup. Not only was it hard to describe, but it could even be described as "bad. "

In this state, could the China female rehearsals win against the outstanding American female rehearsals?

Although everyone hoped that China's female volleyball would win, in reality, even China's fans who knew volleyball the most could not help but break out in a cold sweat for China's female volleyball.

Moreover, if China's female volleyball could win against the American female volleyball, it would enter the top four. But if they lost, then the China female volleyball team would only be able to obtain the result of being tied for fifth place.

The elimination rounds determined victory and defeat, and it was that cruel.

Wei Xindi understood that although fighting against the American female platoon in the Olympic Games was a good opportunity for China's female platoon to wash away their shame. Xia Zhi, Gu Weiyang, Fang Han, and Zhou Shuyao must all have such thoughts. However, Wei Xindi also understood that fighting against the American female rehearsals in the first elimination round was not what everyone expected.

Walking down from the stands and passing through the mixed interview area, Wei Xindi happened to see the American female platoon commander Larry Kid being interviewed by the media.

When he walked past Kid, he didn't know whether it was a coincidence or a coincidence. Kid did it intentionally. Wei Xindi heard him say loudly to the reporters, "I think the China female platoon can book a return flight ticket because after the quarter finals the day after tomorrow, their Olympic Games trip will be over. . . "

Wei Xindi stopped in her tracks. She turned to look at Kidd, who was talking to the camera. Wei Xindi realized that Kidd was also staring at her.

How could the reporters let go of this good opportunity to grab hold of this "big news?" They turned the microphones and cameras from Kidd to Wei Xindi.

"Ms. Wei, do you have any response to Mr. Kidd's speech?" A reporter asked.

Wei Xindi laughed and said loudly, "I first congratulate the American female lead for successfully entering the top eight of the Olympic Games. Yes, The elimination rounds were very cruel. After the competition the day after tomorrow, There must be a team between the China female volleyball and the American female volleyball that had to leave first. But Mr. Kid and I don't agree. I think our China's female volleyball will be the one that stays!"

" However, many experienced industry insiders have also come to the conclusion that if the China female volleyball and the American female volleyball are to be eliminated, the chances of winning are very low. " A reporter said.

Wei Xindi's expression became solemn.

"The competition hasn't started yet, so how can we come to a conclusion based on our analysis? Which team will definitely win? Which team will definitely not win?" Wei Xindi looked at the reporter. He said word by word, "Besides, The purpose of our China female rehearsals participating in any competition is not just to win the championship. Sometimes, Even if we know that we won't win, we will do our best. I think. . . This is the spirit of our China female platoon!"