C31 Wei Xindi
Seeing Zhao Yannan so anxious like an ant on a hot pan, Wei Xindi, who also felt somewhat irritated, had to calm down and comfort him.
China's female platoon two had been waiting in the terminal at Egret Island Airport for almost five hours.
The International queuing union had booked a flight ticket for China's female platoon two this time. They first flew from Egret Island to Hong Kong at noon, then took another flight from Hong Kong to Bangkok in the evening.
However, the flight from Egret Island to Hong Kong was delayed. According to the airlines, because there was a thunderstorm in the middle of the flight, the previous flight from Egret Island was unable to take off smoothly.
"Yannan, don't worry. See if you can contact the International queuing association through the China Egreement Association and get them to sign another flight for us. " Wei Xindi said.
After stabilizing Zhao Yinan, Wei Xindi patiently communicated with the person in charge of the ground service at the Aviation Company: "We are going to Thailand to participate in the competition. If we can't reach Bangkok today, we will have to delay for about a day on the road tomorrow. The day after tomorrow afternoon, we will begin the first match. You see, can you try to help us think of a way? "
The person in charge of the ground service also looked troubled. "Miss, I'm sorry. I know we are China's national team. But this time it's because of the weather, a delay caused by an irresistible force. We really have no choice but to wait for the plane over there to fly over. How about this: We will definitely help you to coordinate with Hong Kong Airport. If time permits. . . Try to catch your flight to Bangkok tonight. "
Wei Xindi sighed. He knew that the person in charge was really helpless. On the other side, Zhao Yinan also said with a helpless expression, "Director Wei, the China Orderly Association can't contact the International queues either, because it's late at night in Switzerland. The staff has already gotten off work. "
"It's useless even if everyone is anxious now. Let's wait patiently and talk later. " Yang Fei comforted Zhao Yinan and Wei Xindi by the side.
Wei Xindi didn't say anything. He glanced at the waiting hall.
Fourteen members and three members of the coaching team were all in her line of sight. Although she had been bored to death at the airport for almost five hours, the young girls were still in good spirits. Gu Weiyang, Xiao Xiao, and Li Mengxi were sitting around her. Fang Han was watching a variety show with a tablet in hand; Fang Han was chasing her favorite anime series with her phone as usual; Wang Xiaoqing, Yuan Jun, Xiong Xin, and a few others were listening to the song with their earphones tucked in; Lin Yan, Huang Yimeng, and Li Xuantong were whispering and laughing together; Zhang Yingnan, Cheng Ruiqi, and Liu Qin were walking around the convenience store. Xia Zhi was the only one reading a book with great interest.
Wei Xindi walked over and looked at the cover of Xia Zhi's book. It turned out to be Gui Wu's novel, White Night Night.
Xia Zhi felt a little embarrassed when he saw Wei Xindi looking at her.
"Yeah, it's a good habit to read when you have time! Xia Zhi, you have to persist in this good habit. " Wei Xindi gave Xia Zhi an encouraging smile and did not forget to ask, "By the way, are you hungry?"
Xia Zhi smiled. At first, he shook his head, but after thinking about it, he still lightly nodded his head.
Wei Xindi turned around and walked in front of Zhao Yannan and Yang Fei. He sighed and said, "If we wait like this, we will continue to wait. It's not a problem. What time is it now? "
Yang Fei looked at his watch and said," It's past four o'clock. "
When it was close to noon, although the airlines provided food for delayed flights, it was just a small flight meal. Not to mention the girls of China's female platoon two were having a hard time eating, even Yang Fei and Zhao Yannan's stomachs were growling.
"I'll go and buy some food for everyone. " Wei Xindi said and walked towards a fast food restaurant not far away.
"Director Wei, don't go. Let me go. I'm here with the public funds for our trip this time. " Zhao Yinan quickly said.
Wei Xindi waved his hand and said, "Leave the public funds for us to go to Thailand. If there is a place that needs money there, it will be troublesome if there is not enough. This time, I will treat everyone to something to eat. "
Looking at Wei Xindi's back, Zhao Yinan hurriedly pushed Yang Fei. " Why are you standing there in a daze? Hurry up and follow me! "
Only then did Yang Fei come back to his senses. He jogged all the way to chase after Wei Xindi.
This fast food restaurant was mainly run by all kinds of hamburgers and sandwiches. Even though it was not mealtime, there was still a line in front of the menu.
Wei Xindi lined up at the end of the line. As he looked at the variety of food on the wall, he secretly wondered what he needed to order. At this time, Yang Fei also ran over and stood beside her.
"Go and wait. You don't have to rush over to pay. " Wei Xindi said.
"How do you know I'm here to get paid?" Yang Fei asked with a smile.
"You. . . " Wei Xindi smiled helplessly and said, "I already said earlier that I'll treat everyone to a meal. As a member of the team, you are definitely not an exception. What? Unless you don't consider yourself a part of our team. "
"Alright, I won't snatch it from you. I'll thank you first. I'll help you carry your things later. That should be enough, right? " Yang Fei said.
The two of them slowly lined up. Yang Fei suddenly thought of something and asked: "Oh right, the line from last night. . . . How's the taste?"
"Oh. . . " Wei Xindi deliberately thought about it and replied, "Not bad. You really went to look for that small shop from before? Actually, during these few months of training in Ying City, when I had nothing to do, I also strolled around nearby. When I went there. . . I knew that place had already become a fruit shop. . . "
"Yeah, all these years, everything has changed. " Yang Fei casually sighed with emotion.
All these years, everything had changed! Wei Xindi thought. However: "But yesterday's fried dough with eggs was also very delicious. Where did you buy it? When I have the chance, I will return to Ying City. I'll go look for it. "
"The one near the base. . . " Yang Fei couldn't help but laugh as he said, "Forget it, I won't hide it from you anymore. I was the one who fired the noodles last night!"
Wei Xindi stared at him with wide eyes. Only then did Yang Fei slowly explain. Last night, before he could find the old store, he and Zhao Yannan walked back to the base. He saw that a snack bar was about to close. Yang Fei pulled Zhao Yannan into the store and wanted to order a fried dough dish. The boss said that the boss who was responsible for cooking had already returned home. He really didn't know how to cook. Yang Fei had an idea and discussed it with the boss. He wondered if he could allow him to borrow the stove and stir-fry a noodle for himself to take away. Seeing Yang Fei's sincere attitude, Zhao Yinan once again "fanned the flames" by the side and only said that Yang Fei was apologizing to his girlfriend who had quarreled with him. Only then did the boss generously agree. He asked Yang Fei to stir-fry a portion of egg fried dough and wrap it up.
Yang Fei told the story of last night to Wei Xindi. Of course, he concealed the words that Zhao Yinan had kindly lied to the boss. Wei Xindi thought about it. There was indeed a familiar taste when he tasted the stir-fried dough thread last night. It turned out that Yang Fei often cooked delicious food for her personally in the past. He knew that she didn't like tastebuds, so he never put them in. Instead, he was good at using other condiments to carefully condiments. Therefore, the dishes cooked by Yang Fei and the dishes cooked by other chefs outside. . . There was indeed a different taste.
Thinking of this, Wei Xindi suddenly felt mixed feelings in her heart. However, she was glad that she had eaten up the box of stir-fried noodles last night and did not disappoint Yang Fei's good intentions.
At this time, it was her turn to order. Wei Xindi once again focused his energy and emotions on the menu.
"Excuse me, I want five bacon cheese sandwiches, twelve beef cheeseburgers, one beef sandwich without cheese, and one tuna with Thousand Islands Salt sandwiches. Okay. Mineral water for drinks, 20 bottles. Thank you. " Wei Xindi said a long string in one breath.
Seeing Wei Xindi paying the bill and standing at the side waiting for the waiter to prepare the dishes, Yang Fei asked her, "Didn't you just buy a few sandwiches? Why are there so many different types? "
"You don't know, right?" Wei Xindi smiled proudly. He said, "Director Jin, Director Xiao Liu, Dr. Wang, Zhang Ying Nan, and Liu Qin all like to eat bacon. So, I'll give them some bacon cheese. Most of the other team members will eat beef cheese for them. Energized and healthy. Where's Huang Yimeng? He didn't like cheese, but what about Li Xue Tong? It's amazing that he likes tuna. . . "
Yang Fei cut in and said: "Then I also know that boiled egg salad must be prepared for Daqing. "
"Yeah, looks like you're not stupid. " Wei Xindi joked.
Looking at Wei Xindi's smug look, Yang Fei thought in his heart that it was really a loss for Wei Xindi to remember almost everyone's dietary preferences in the entire team. If it wasn't for the fact that everyone in the team was his brother, sister, or family, Wei Xindi wouldn't have been able to do this.
After a while, the waiter prepared food. The sandwich was divided into two big plastic bags, and the twenty bottles of mineral water were also divided into two bags. Yang Fei rushed forward to grab the water bag by bag. However, he was not prepared to carry a heavy object in his heart. He shook his arm a few times and almost stretched it out.
Wei Xindi hurriedly snatched the two bags of water from his hands and said, "You'd better help me carry the sandwich. It's a little lighter. It looks like you don't practice often. What? Still not convinced? "
Yang Fei was very happy when he heard Wei Xindi casually "snatch" himself. He said repeatedly, "I'm convinced, I'm convinced. " Seeing Wei Xindi carrying a bag of ten kilograms of mineral water in one hand and walking back to the team members as if he was flying, Yang Fei could not help but secretly sigh.
After distributing the food, everyone finally received the news of the flight. Although they still needed to wait for another two hours before boarding, at least the previous flight had already taken off, which made everyone feel hopeful.
The person in charge of the ground service also came over to tell Zhao Yinan and Wei Xindi that he had already contacted Hong Kong Airport. According to the time when China's female platoon number two flew to Hong Kong, There were no more flights to Bangkok tonight, but Hong Kong Airport had already done their best. They provided free accommodation for the team at the airport hotel and helped them sign the earliest flight to Bangkok tomorrow morning. The team was expected to arrive in Thailand before noon tomorrow.
At this point, this was the only thing they could do. Zhao Yinan shook his head. He didn't forget to thank the person in charge of the ground service. Wei Xindi calculated the time and found that the team would arrive in Bangkok at noon tomorrow. In addition to the time needed to pass customs and retrieve luggage, he would then take the bus from Bangkok to the competition venue. The fastest would be the local time tomorrow afternoon. In that case, the first match of the World Championship for the Women's Row Team Two below the age of 23 would be. . . Probably less than 24 hours.
"It's fine. We'll be in Hong Kong tonight. Everyone, quickly get some rest and have a good night's sleep. When we arrive tomorrow afternoon, we'll make the best use of our time to enter the training hall. " Wei Xindi said to Zhao Yannan and Jin Sheng.
Although she said it was fine, Yang Fei still noticed that after Wei Xindi finished arranging these things, he was sitting alone on a chair and was in a daze.
When he arrived in Hong Kong, it was already night. Watching the other passengers who had arrived on the same plane leave the airport happily, some went home, and some started their sightseeing tour. The members of China's female platoon number two were so tired that they only wanted to go to the hotel to sleep.
Yang Fei saw that Wei Xindi's face was a little pale and thought that she was just in a bad mood, so he patiently found some harmless jokes to tell her, hoping to dilute her anxious mood. Wei Xindi casually echoed and tried his best to smile, but it did not seem to make her any better.
That night, Yang Fei and Zhao Yinan were in the same room. The two of them were at a loss for words. When the next morning, Yang Fei and Zhao Yinan had breakfast and gathered the team, he found that Wei Xindi's expression seemed to be even more dispirited than last night.
On the plane, Yang Fei's seat was not far from Wei Xindi's. From time to time, he would pay attention to Wei Xindi and find that she had always wrapped herself in a blanket. Yang Fei frowned and was even more worried about Wei Xindi.
When they reached Bangkok and left customs, Wei Xindi had already taken out a thick hoodie from his suitcase and put it on. Although it was late autumn, the local temperature in Thailand was not cold, and it was not to the extent that they needed to wear thick clothes. Yang Fei could not help but secretly ask Wei Xindi if he felt uncomfortable.
"It's fine, I might have caught a cold. . . " Wei Xindi coughed lightly as he said that. He tried his best to squeeze out a smile and said, "I caught a cold at the airport last night. The cold wind at Hong Kong Airport was too strong. "
Yang Fei was skeptical. But he couldn't say anything. The team doctor, Wang Bin, also noticed that Wei Xindi's body was a little strange. He took out the cold preservatives from the medicine box, but he could not find any hot water at the moment, so he was a little anxious.
Seeing Wang Bin's anxious look, Wei Xindi turned around and advised him, "Doctor Wang, don't worry. I'll drink the medicine when we reach the station hotel. "
Wei Xindi asked Liu Xiyu to load her luggage into the bus. Then, he got on the bus before his team members.
Just like the local Thai bus, the exclusive bus that the organizers had prepared for China's female platoon No. 2 was also decorated with colorful decorations by the drivers. Under the window glass, the driver also arranged a long row of Doraemon dolls. There were more than ten of them. Each little Doraemon was a little Doraemon. They all have different postures and expressions, attracting every member of the team on the bus.
As usual, Yang Fei was the last to get on the bus. Seeing the team members finding their own seats, he still sat on the empty seat next to Wei Xindi.
When Wei Xindi saw that everyone had gathered, he slowly stood up from his seat. He tried to look as energetic as possible and said loudly to everyone, "Ladies, Our schedule that should have been one day had to be changed to two days. I know that everyone has worked very hard, But tomorrow afternoon, our first match will begin. So, when we arrive at the station, Let's put down our luggage and go to the competition hall to adapt to the venue and exercise. Thank you for your hard work, girls! "
Although everyone was tired, they were all full of anticipation for the competition that was about to begin. They shouted in unison," It's not hard! "
The sound was very loud, startling the bus driver.
Wei Xindi returned to his seat and pulled over the wide cap to cover his head. His expression became dispirited again. Seeing Yang Fei looking at him with a worried look, Wei Xindi smiled helplessly. "What's wrong? Don't I look too good? "
Needless to say! Yang Fei thought in his heart, but he said softly, "I think that you just need to announce the arrangements after the dilly-dallying. He said it so politely, as if you were discussing with them. The other coaches. . . "
Wei Xindi nodded without waiting for Yang Fei to finish. He replied softly, "I know that other coaches rarely talk to their teammates like this. Because many coaches think that. . . Only by maintaining a sense of dignity in front of the team can the team listen to you. Do your work according to your arrangements. However, I want to change my method. . . Let everyone think that we are all equal, that if there is anything we can discuss. . . Isn't that good? After all, the times are different. Although the ideas of the young people have become more and more colorful, they also increasingly hope to have equality and respect. Not just simple orders and obedience. Besides, let's change our positions and think about it. The girls have been working hard for the past two days and night. The competition is about to begin. I have to make the best use of my time to arrange the pre-match training, so I can only use words to comfort everyone. "
Wei Xindi smiled at Yang Fei.
The bus drove onto the highway that led to the hustle and bustle, and the noon sun shone through the window. It actually felt a little hot. The bus driver switched on the air conditioner, and a cool breeze blew. It dispersed the heat in the carriage. Yang Fei noticed that Wei Xindi had turned off the air conditioner vent on his head and wrapped his hoodie tighter.
Yang Fei accidentally touched Wei Xindi's hand and felt that it was a little hot. Yang Fei couldn't care about that anymore. He moved closer to Wei Xindi and touched his forehead with his hand.
As expected, Wei Xindi's forehead was boiling hot.
"You have a fever!" Yang Fei almost shouted, "How did you pass customs just now?"
Wei Xindi motioned for him not to shout loudly and said helplessly, "I don't know either. . . I didn't feel so cold when I passed customs. Maybe I didn't get a fever at that time. . . "
"No, you can't let the cold wind blow. " As he spoke, Yang Fei went to find the bus driver and asked him to turn off the cold air.
The bus driver was in a difficult position. He pointed at the temperature display on the car panel. It was noon. The sun shone on the highway, and the temperature outside the car exceeded 30 degrees Celsius.
"There's no need to turn off the cold air. Just raise the temperature slightly. " Wei Xindi spoke to the driver in English.
"It's hot and humid, don't let the team members have heatstroke. . . " Wei Xindi whispered to Yang Fei, "I'm wearing this dress, it's quite thick, I don't feel too cold. "
Only then did Yang Fei return to his seat.
At this moment, Gu Weiyang and the other members of the team noticed that Wei Xindi was sick. They had requested to turn off the cold air, but had been similarly rejected by Wei Xindi. Fortunately, the team members had a jacket in their backpacks. They found it and covered Wei Xindi with a few extra clothes from head to toe. Wei Xindi, who was much warmer, also felt much more comfortable.
"It will take about three hours. " Yang Fei looked at the map on his phone and said to Wei Xindi, "Rest assured and sleep for a while. Everyone should also have a good rest. "
Wei Xindi nodded and slept with his eyes closed without worry.
After a while, Wei Xindi seemed to have fallen asleep, and his head leaned towards the window. The bus shook slightly, and she accidentally knocked on the glass and woke up.
"Stay close to me. . . " Yang Fei gently pulled her arm in pain and said casually, "Silly girl, don't knock your head again. . . "
When he said this, Yang Fei and Wei Xindi were stunned.
"Silly girl" was something Yang Fei often said when they were together in the past.
This time, for some reason, Yang Fei actually blurted it out without thinking. He immediately felt somewhat at a loss.
Wei Xindi did not say anything, but gently placed his head on Yang Fei's shoulder.