C28 Chen Jiaxiang

Night has gone deep.

The corridor of the New Constellation King's Hotel was silent. Knowing that his team members were resting, Chen Jiaxiang walked to the door of Xu Zhenguang's room.

Although he was not fated to be the top four in the World Championship, it made him both angry and regretful. However, he knew that both the head coach of the China female racers, Xu Zhenguang, and his team members had tried their best. Everyone felt extremely uncomfortable in the face of such a result.

As the leader of the China female platoon, what he needed to do now was not to hold anyone accountable, but to let everyone get out of the shadow of failure as soon as possible. Because the path in front of this team was still very long, and they still needed everyone to be united and brave. . .

Xu Zhenguang's door was closed. Chen Jiaxiang used his usual rhythm to knock on the door. Without waiting for Xu Zhenguang to say hello, he pushed the door open and walked in.

"Elder Xu," Chen Jianxiang asked softly, "Are you still not sleeping? Your body. . . "

"The blood pressure these two days is still alright. " Xu Zhenguang helplessly smiled and said, "Director, I can't sleep. Shall we go out for a walk? "

Chen Jiaxiang had been worried that Xu Zhenguang would be depressed and that it would affect his health. He wanted to chat with him and help him relieve his stress. At this moment, Xu Zhenguang actually took the initiative to ask for a walk and chat. Although it was not early, Chen Jiaxiang still nodded and agreed.

The two of them changed into casual clothes and quietly went downstairs. After leaving the hotel, they did not walk in the direction of the lively New Constellation Station, the Singing, Dancing, and Qi Ting. Instead, they picked up the quiet alley at the back of the hotel and walked slowly.

Xu Zhenguang gloomily took out a cigarette from his pocket. Just as he was about to give Chen Jiaxiang a cigarette, he saw Chen Jiaxiang wave his hand. "Old Xu, according to the rules here, smoking is not allowed on the road. "

Xu Zhenguang remembered the strict local ban on smoking, so he could only smile bitterly. He stuffed the cigarette into his pocket. There was a small bar in front of them with lights on. Xu Zhenguang suggested that he go there and have a seat. Chen Jiaxiang agreed immediately. However, he had said that he must pay the bill first. Xu Zhenguang pushed the matter a few times and did not insist. He only said, "Then I'll be troubling you, Director. "

The two of them lifted the curtain and walked into the bar.

Chen Jiaxiang and Xu Zhenguang found a quiet corner and sat down. There were enthusiastic waiters who came over to greet them. The waiter was stunned when he saw Xu Zhenguang. He asked in a trembling voice with excitement, "You are Coach Xu of the China Women's Row, right?"

When they heard the waiter ask in Mandarin, both Zhenguang Xu and Chen Jiaxiang were stunned. Zhenguang Xu nodded and asked back, "Young man, you are from China?"

The young man nodded happily. He nodded and said, "I'm an international student from China. I came out to work after class. I've heard that China's female platoon is staying at a hotel next door. I didn't expect to see you here. . . "

Chen Jiaxiang saw that the young man was getting more and more excited as he spoke. He smiled and patted him on the shoulder. He said, "Young man, you go to class during the day. You still have to work at night. It's really hard. It's not easy to be alone outside. How about this, let's sit here for a while. We can chat. If you have any specialty dishes in the restaurant, please help us choose a few. When you're done with your work later, Let's talk about it, I'll ask Director Xu to take a photo with you. I'll leave it as a memento. Do you see it?"

When the young man heard what Chen Jiaxiang said, he was even happier. He repeatedly agreed and did not forget to ask, "Do you two gentlemen want to drink some wine? The beer and liquor in this shop are all good. "

"Then please help us warm two bottles of the bar. It's getting cold and we don't drink beer anymore. " Xu Zhenguang didn't wait for Chen Jiaxiang to say anything and spoke first.

Seeing that the young man happily went to prepare food and drinks, Chen Jiaxiang whispered, "Old Xu, you are still taking pressure medicine. Can you drink?"

Xu Zhenguang smiled and said, "Director, today, I just want to drink a little. "

Chen Jiaxiang understood that Xu Zhenguang was depressed, so he did not try to persuade him anymore. At this moment, the young man had already served some bamboos, vinegar, seaweed, and other side dishes to drink. There were also two pots of warm liquor.

Chen Jiaxiang gave Xu Zhenguang and himself a cup each. The two of them gently touched each other and each took a sip.

Xu Zhenguang looked at the young man's busy figure in the shop and could not help sighing, "Sigh, people like us may never understand how hard it is for young people like them to leave their homes and work overseas alone. . . "

Chen Jiaxiang heard the implied meaning of Xu Zhenguang's words and said, "Yes! Old Xu! You see, it's like Little Wei is alone in America. He also relied on his own hard work to grow step by step. Five years, said not to be long. It was neither short nor short, but it could cause a person to experience tremendous changes. I think, with this life of struggle. . . It definitely has a lot to do with it"

Xu Zhenguang nodded and drank the wine in his small cup. He said, "To be honest, Director Chen. You went to invite Wei back from overseas at the beginning. I really didn't think highly of her, because during the short period of time I taught her, Other than her intelligence and comprehension that surpassed other athletes, she didn't let me see the point of her becoming a good coach. But this time, when I came back. . . The impression she gave me was completely different. From the invitation match a few months ago, I noticed that her personality has become much calmer. Her ideas and ideas about volleyball were also very new, making those young players look exactly the same. This time, I transferred Wang Xiaoqing and Fang Han, two team members, and let them train together with the team for a month. I also brought them to participate in the World Championship of the Female Races. Fang Han's overall performance was still alright, but after all, I've never taken care of this child before. I don't have much right to speak, but at least from Daqing. . . I can see that she has indeed improved in the past half a year in Team Two. "

"Yes," Chen Jiaxiang interrupted with a smile, "Da Qing's weight has also dropped quite a bit. It seems that Little Wei has put in a lot of effort on every team member. I heard that she paid out of her own pocket and hired someone to formulate a weight loss plan for Great Qing. . . This lady's way of thinking now is different from ours. "

" Yeah, to be able to make Daqing lose weight and her physical and technical abilities rise instead of falling, this really isn't an easy thing. " Xu Zhenguang said.

"Old Xu, then you should be relieved, right?" Chen Jiaxiang said.

Xu Zhenguang sighed and drank alone again.

Chen Jiaxiang knew what Xu Zhenguang was thinking about.

Two years ago, when Xu Zhenguang led China's female platoon to win the Olympic Games, Chen Jiaxiang and his goal was naturally the next Olympic Games in four years. After all, the average age of this year's China female platoon members was already set. This was the period where they had the most experience in the competition. However, last year, the main members of the female racers in China unexpectedly had serious injuries and illnesses one after another. For example, Zhou Shuyao's knee, Han Jiahui's waist, Lu Ming's shoulder. . . Finally, at the end of last year's International Women's Row Championship, Because of the injuries of the old players, the China women's Row failed to win the gold medal and won the runner-up. During the league, After the old members returned to the local clubs, some of them could only use their cards to recover. Some of them gritted their teeth and persisted in the game, but unknowingly, their injuries became even more serious.

Chen Jiaxiang and Xu Zhenguang had seen all of this. Xu Zhenguang trusted his team members. He felt that injuries were not scary. He believed that his team members would definitely be able to rely on their tenacious willpower and style to defeat injuries.

As the manager of strategies, Chen Jiaxiang had to look at this problem more objectively. Therefore, Chen Jiaxiang decided to set up the China Second female volleyball team at the beginning of this year. His goal was not just to organize such a team at the last minute to participate in the World Championship of Women's Ranks under the age of 23. He hoped that he could use this to select the most outstanding young talent in the country. In less than two years before the Olympic Games, he wanted to see who could be used by the China female volleyball team.

When China's second female platoon was first established, Chen Jiaxiang did not hide it. Instead, he told Xu Zhenguang about this idea. Xu Zhenguang's attitude was that it was good to have young reserve talents ready at all times. However, he still had doubts about whether their abilities could be used by China's female platoon.

Fortunately, Wei Xindi had led his team to participate in China's international female rehearsals in a hurry and performed well. He also won two consecutive victories beautifully and "sent" Wang Xiaoqing, who was in her best condition, back to Xu Zhenguang. Xu Zhenguang could not help but have a new view of Wei Xindi and China's female platoon. It was also why Chen Jiaxiang dared to talk to Xu Zhenguang. It was also the reason why he could "rest assured. "

Xu Zhenguang was silent for a while. He poured a glass of wine for Chen Jianxiang and took a sip. However, he asked, What?" Director Chen, do you really think I can be at ease?"

Chen Jiaxiang was stunned. He put the glass by his lips and stared blankly at Xu Zhenguang.

"The children in Team Two did do well in the last invitation competition," Xu Zhenguang said. "But whether they can really play an important role in the China female volleyball is not something that can be seen in one competition. "

Chen Jiaxiang took a sip of the wine and put down the wine glass. He looked at Xu Zhenguang, who had a lot on his mind.

Xu Zhenguang continued, "Little Wei's strategy is based on the current situation of the members of Team Two. This is really hard on her. In order to form a team in such a short period of time to play a game, she must use tactics to make up for the young team members' technical shortcomings. She had to make good use of her strengths and avoid shortcuts. However, Director Chen. . . These children's technical shortcomings in our China female platoon's tactics. . . It's impossible to avoid it. For example, if we need a secondary attack, we can also participate in the first pass and defense. If we need our support, we should have excellent insurance. . . Our tactical system needs athletes with more comprehensive technical abilities. "

" It's true that the children of Team Two can't reach such high standards, "Chen Jiaxiang said. " What do you mean, Old Xu? "

"During this Olympic cycle, I will definitely prioritize the old members!" As Xu Zhenguang spoke, his tone became heavier.

"Elder Chen!" Xu Zhenguang said again. This time, he did not call Chen Jiaxiang "Director Chen. " Instead, he used the word "Elder Chen" which had a deeper meaning. Chen Jiaxiang knew what Xu Zhenguang meant by changing the name.

More than 30 years ago, Xu Zhenguang was still a male player in China. Chen Jiaxiang had just graduated from the Sport College and was assigned to work at the National Sport Committee's volleyball office. Chen Jiaxiang's first job was to be a staff member in China's male volleyball team.

That year was also the first time Xu Zhenguang and Chen Jiaxiang met.

In the following years, Xu Zhenguang retired from the national team and became the coach and assistant coach of the China female volleyball team. Even though the head coaches of the China female volleyball team had been replaced in more than 30 years, Xu Zhenguang still worked on the team until he became the head coach of the glorious team and led the team to the top of the world championship again.

Chen Jiaxiang had been promoted from an ordinary secretary to the deputy director and director of the competition and training work. He had been the leader of the China female volleyball team until he became the deputy director and director of the National Sport Administration's volleyball management center. When the China female volleyball team reached the Olympic championship podium, Chen Jiaxiang had reached the peak of his career.

It could be said that both of their careers were completely centered around the volleyball event and the China female volleyball team. This friendship and trust were completely unbreakable.

Therefore, when Xu Zhenguang said "Elder Chen," No matter when, he would really call him "Director Chen. " It could make Chen Jiaxiang's heart beat even more strongly. Because he knew that saying "Elder Chen" meant that Xu Zhenguang would no longer treat him as his boss. Instead, he would treat him as a comrade who would advance and retreat together with him. He was ready to make friends with him.

"Elder Xu. . . If you have any concerns, just say them!" Chen Jiaxiang said.

"Actually, I don't have any concerns. I only trust my old team members. I firmly believe that they can use incomparable courage and faith to defeat the illness. " Xu Zhenguang spoke word by word, his eyes flashing with the light of desire and anticipation.

Chen Jiaxiang sighed. He nodded and said with a smile, "Old Xu, I also believe that everyone has the courage and belief. Without that kind of courage and conviction, they would not be China's female rehearsals. But. . . "

Hearing the word" but, "Xu Zhenguang stared into Chen Jiaxiang's eyes for a long time, unwilling to look away.

"But we should also believe in the laws of science!" Chen Jiaxiang advised earnestly. "Before this female rehearsals competition, didn't we bring a few old and injured people to the Third People's Hospital of Northern Medicine for consultation? What did Director Huang of the Third People's Hospital of Northern Medicine say? Old Xu, you shouldn't have forgotten, right? Just like Director Huang said, the meniscus on Shuyao's knee is almost worn out! The age of her knee joint. . . I believe that in order to participate in the Olympic Games two years later, in order to help China's female champion achieve an unprecedented goal of defending the Olympic Games, And he will work a hundred times harder to train and fight against knee injuries. But no matter how hard she works, Could she let the worn meniscus grow again? Then what about Jiahua? What about Lu Ming? What about the other injured people in other positions? Their broken cross-shaped ligaments could be stitched together, and broken tibia bones could be healed. . . But you also know, After suturing, the cross-shaped ligament's function can't possibly be the same as before the fracture, the tibia bone's anti-pressure after recovery. It can't be the same as before the fracture. . . Old Xu! Their competitive state will never be able to reach the level we were at when we won the Olympic championship two years ago. We have to face reality with clarity! "

When Xu Zhenguang heard Chen Jiaxiang's words, the light in his eyes dimmed.

Chen Jiaxiang felt some heartache for his old partner. He understood what he had just said. Xu Zhenguang was deeply shocked. It was not that Xu Zhenguang was unaware of the doctors and experts' diagnosis of the injuries of the female platoon members in China, but Xu Zhenguang had been unwilling to completely believe those diagnoses for a long time. It was because he trusted his teammates too much. He wanted to lead his teammates to win championships one after another!

Xu Zhenguang had dedicated his entire life to China's female rehearsals. He had never had any selfish thoughts. If Xu Zhenguang had a little "selfishness," then his' selfishness' was to bring the team members who had won the Olympic Championship two years ago onto the Olympic Championship Championship Championship Platform two years later.

This was the promise that Chen Jiaxiang had made to the team after the Olympic award ceremony two years ago. Now, he had to understand that not all his athletes had the chance and the ability to participate in the Olympic Games again. This would undoubtedly cause a heart-wrenching pain to Xu Zhenguang.

A wave of silence struck.

Neither of them spoke. Instead, they sipped the wine in their cups. The two pots of clear wine were almost finished.

"Old Xu, what do you think?" Chen Jiaxiang said slowly. "Let's team up next year. If there are good young people. . . For example, Fang Han, Xia Zhi, Gu Weiyang and Li Mengxi from Team Two. We'll try our best to bring them up. With the addition of Great Qing and Song Siming, the two of them who have trained in our team, there will be at least a few new players coming in next year. On one side. Give them a chance to train with the national team. Strive to grow faster. In addition, he also gave these young people a chance to share the burden of the old members of Shuyao's team in some small competitions. It would give the old members more time for treatment and recovery. Our ultimate goal is not to expect every young member of our team to reach the peak state of our old members in the past. In the short two years before the Olympics, Even if there are two or three young athletes who can practice and use them, wouldn't it be a new growth in strength for China's female platoon?"

"Director Chen, I understand what you're saying. " Xu Zhenguang slowly said, "I agree with your arrangement. However, I also have something that I would like you to approve. "

"What is it?" Chen Jiaxiang quickly asked.

"I think. . . In the name of the China Ordering Association, can we negotiate with the various clubs? The main members of the China female volleyball team who are injured this year will stay in Beijing for rehabilitation and not play the league?"

Chen Jiaxiang was stunned.

After the end of this year's World Championship of the female volleyball, the annual competition of the China female volleyball team had come to an end. According to the usual practice, The female rehearsals in China would soon be disbanded, and the members would return to their respective clubs when winter came. Participating in the China volleyball league. The main players of the China female volleyball team were the stars and pillars of their respective clubs. They were also the "guarantee of the box office" of the league. To let the main players of the China female volleyball team stay in Beijing to treat their injuries and not participate in the league. It was undoubtedly sacrificing the interests of the various clubs and even the sponsors of the league. This decision was very difficult for Chen Jiaxiang to make!

"Must it be like this?" Chen Jiaxiang asked.

Xu Zhenguang looked at Chen Jiaxiang and slowly nodded.

"I know that the various provinces and cities have made many sacrifices for the China female rehearsals," Xu Zhenguang said. "But in the current situation, we can only ask them to make more sacrifices. The injured need time! "

Chen Jiaxiang sighed deeply and muttered, "Alright, Old Xu! Let me do this kind of black-faced thing. "

"Old Chen!" Xu Zhenguang held Chen Jiaxiang's hand. Chen Jiaxiang felt that Xu Zhenguang's hand was slightly trembling.

Chen Jiaxiang understood that if he made such a decision to announce it to the various clubs, The clubs that prioritized the overall situation would definitely make sacrifices for the China female volleyball again. That was something that could not be said. Everyone would inevitably have complaints in their hearts, and they would also focus their complaints on him, the "big boss" of China volleyball. Therefore, Wasn't this also a sacrifice for Chen Jiaxiang?

"But, Old Xu. . . " Chen Jiaxiang said, "There's something going on at Shuyao's side. Little Wei told me that she's preparing to contact Shuyao for treatment in America. If it's ideal, it should be more effective. "

Xu Zhenguang nodded and said, "It's really hard on Little Wei. Later, I really have to thank her in person. "

Chen Jiaxiang smiled and said, "Actually, you don't have to thank Little Wei in person. I think, Old Xu, in tomorrow's final competition to fight for the fifth place, can you let Fang Han and Great Qing start the match. . . And even fight to fill the entire arena? "

Xu Zhenguang did not make a sound. He thought carefully for a while and raised the wine cup in his hand. "Old Chen, let's do it!"