C58 Volume 18 Zhou Shuyao

Zhou Shuyao couldn't remember how long it had been since he was standing in the substitutes' activity zone watching the game.

Whether it was the club or the national team, For so many years, she was the absolute main force, the core of tactics, and the "commander" in the competition field.

At this moment, the finals of this season's World Series, the China Series and the Italian Series, had already begun. The entire Runzhou Olympic Sports Center was almost filled to the brim.

Zhou Shuyao looked at the side of the field. Wei Xindi, who was sitting in the main coach's seat, was staring intently at the field. His eyes were fixed on the field, unwilling to let go of any moment or detail on the field. In this world female league finals, Zhenguang Xu did not even serve as the head coach of the China female volleyball team in name. Instead, he simply pushed the executive coach, Weixin Di, to the position of the head coach.

Shuyao Zhou suddenly remembered that it was precisely because Weixin Di left the China female volleyball team six years ago that Zhenguang Xu appointed her as the second-in-line and captain of the China female volleyball team. At this point, she had always played these two extremely important roles for a team and had taken on the responsibilities and missions that other teammates did not have.

Zhou Shuyao had to admit that she had unconsciously imitated Wei Xindi's style and fighting style for a long time when she had first assumed the position of the second best player in China. Even before some important games, she had imagined how Wei Xindi would play this game.

Strangely, when Wei Xindi had been on the team and Zhou Shuyao had been following him around for years, she had not done so. Zhou Shuyao had initially thought that perhaps only the other Wei Xindi could fill in the gap left behind by Wei Xindi.

However, as time passed, she finally understood that she would never be able to become another Wei Xindi. What the China female volleyball needed was a mature second grader and a responsible captain. Therefore, Zhou Shuyao did not deliberately imitate it. Instead, she gradually found her own style.

But now, Wei Xindi was sitting in the main coach seat of China's female rehearsals, focusing on every move on the field. Zhou Shuyao was also standing in the preparation area in a corner of the field. The first person to post the second title for the China female volleyball on the field was this year's first young general, Huang Yimeng, who was in this position.

"Little Meng! Little Meng!" Gu Weiyang shouted loudly, "Pay attention to the Italian female volleyball. . . "

Zhou Shuyao looked at Gu Weiyang who was standing beside him. The little rabbit clenched her fists tightly, as if she was even more nervous than when she was competing.

The entire Runzhou Orbit Center could accommodate close to ten thousand spectators. With so many people cheering at the same time, even if Gu Weiyang shouted at the top of her lungs, it would still be hard for Huang Yimeng in the middle of the court to hear it clearly. After Gu Weiyang shouted at the top of her lungs for a while, she couldn't help but cough.

Zhou Shuyao couldn't help but burst out laughing. He lightly patted Gu Weiyang's back and found that the girl's jersey was a little damp. It was clear that the warm up in the arena and the excitement of watching the match had already made Gu Weiyang's body break out in a thin layer of sweat.

She remembered that five days ago, when the China female platoon had just arrived in Runzhou, Wei Xindi had specially looked for her to discuss the arrangements for the grand finals. . .

"Shuyao, in this grand finals, I still want you to adjust more. " Wei Xindi looked into Zhou Shuyao's eyes and said.

Zhou Shuyao was startled. Wei Xindi's words had somewhat exceeded her expectations.

Zhou Shuyao had specially rushed to Runzhou from Beijing this time because he hoped that after completing Old Wu's rehabilitation training plan, he would be able to meet up with China's female platoon as soon as possible and make the best use of every day's training time to throw himself into the preparation for the Women's Row World Cup.

Zhou Shuyao also hoped that he could make good use of the remaining international competition opportunities in the World Championship finals before the World Championship. In the real combat atmosphere of the competition, he would cooperate with his young teammates. After all, this year, the China female volleyball had a new generation. Other than Lu Ming, Han Jiahui, Wang Xiaoqing, Song Siming, and Fang Han, she had never cooperated with any of the other main attackers. Not to mention the degree of tacit understanding.

"Sister!" Zhou Shuyao said, "Although I should completely obey the arrangements of the coaching staff, you know, before the World Cup, there isn't much time left for me. There are only a few real matches left. . . "

Wei Xindi nodded and said, "Shuyao, I can understand your feelings. But Director Xu and I also feel that you should still focus on adjusting and recovering. In this grand finals, We have to specifically observe the young substitute members. You know, other than Li Mengxi who had no choice but to take on the role of a free man on her own, Gu Weiyang, Xia Zhi, Fang Han, Xiao Xiao and Wang Xiaoqing and Yuan Jun, these 'little friends', only signed up for this station. They aren't participating. "

Zhou Shuyao understood that the 'little friends' Wei Xindi spoke of was actually the main line-up of the younger female platoon after completing the transition between the new and the old this year. Wei Xindi's voice was undoubtedly telling her that she would still be an important member of the China female rehearsals lineup.

Wei Xindi then said, "Shuyao, actually, I've always trusted you. I also hope that you can return to the China female rehearsals as soon as possible. I believe that you will definitely be able to help the team achieve good results in this year's female rehearsals World Cup. Thus, Don't worry, Director Xu and I will definitely follow your physical condition. . . Systemously arrange your training and matches before the World Championship. Prepare for the finals this time. According to the progress of the match, perhaps I will let you substitute. Perhaps I won't let you go. But no matter what, you have to believe me. . . We will always, always be good sisters who fight side by side!"

"Sister!" Zhou Shuyao blurted out, "Why do you say that?! No matter what, I believe you! Don't worry, I'll listen to your arrangements for this stand. If I don't go on stage, I'll be a member of the team!"

" Okay! " Wei Xindi said, "Shuyao. Actually, I have a very important task for you. During the competition, You should give more guidance to Gu Weiyang. Actually, I also know that I placed her on the bench in the finals. She must have scratched her heart even harder than you. But I feel that this is also a good opportunity! Let her calmly watch the match at the side of the field. Then, according to the situation on the field, Tell her your understanding of the match and your tactics. She'll definitely make some progress. "

Only after hearing Wei Xindi's words did Zhou Shuyao truly realize how much Wei Xindi trusted her.

She was an old member of Gu Weiyang's team. One was a new team member, and the other was the captain. The other was the vice captain. However, the two of them were the biggest competitors in the same position as the second female platoon leader. Even if this competition was benign, if Wei Xindi did not fully trust her. . . If he did not understand her character, how could he let Zhou Shuyao "guide" her competitor in the same position, Gu Weiyang!?

"Sis, don't worry!" Zhou Shuyao said, "In this grand finals, you will steadily lead the team. Leave Gu Weiyang to me!"

"Mmm. Help me keep an eye on this little rabbit. Grab her 'ear' and pull it up for her!" Wei Xindi laughed happily as he spoke.

At this moment, looking at Gu Weiyang's focused appearance as if she was also immersed in the competition, Zhou Shuyao understood why Wei Xindi liked this waiter so much.

Perhaps Gu Weiyang was still young and had yet to reach perfection in both experience and technique, but her desire for competition and victory was so strong. This desire was something that an excellent athlete must have. This desire would eventually become the greatest motivation for her to work hard and advance.

"Weiyang. " Zhou Shuyao shouted. She wasn't used to calling Weiyang Gu's nickname on the team like other coaches and teammates - Little Bunnies.

Perhaps it was because she was too focused on the match, or perhaps it was because the surrounding environment was too noisy, but she didn't notice Zhou Shuyao calling her.

"Weiyang. " Zhou Shuyao raised his voice and shouted again.

It was only now that Gu Weiyang heard Zhou Shuyao call out her name from the noisy crowd.

"Sister Shuyao, you called me?" Gu Weiyang looked at Zhou Shuyao in confusion.

"What do you think about that ball just now?" Zhou Shuyao asked.

Just now, the China female volleyball won a good opportunity to attack. Huang Yimeng easily passed the ball to Song Simian, who was in the fourth position, in front of the net. The two of them cooperated and played a short and fast ball that was not slow. However, Song Simian's slam dunk was blocked by the Italian female volleyball receiving the second pass, Aucano.

"Aucano's condition is too good. His strength is indeed commendable. " Gu Weiyang blurted out a sigh, "Sigh. . . This ball has stopped Si Min from losing her temper at all. "

Indeed, the 23-year-old O Kanuo was the core of this Italian female volleyball attack. Although her height was only 1. 87 meters, But O'Kanuo's physical fitness was outstanding. The height of his slam dunk and touch reached 3. 43 meters, and the height of his blocking net even reached 3. 20 meters. It was not considered shameful for Song Siming's dunk to be blocked by O'Kanuo with his outstanding personal ability.

"Although Ao Kanuo's blocking height is very high, the ball that Little Meng gave Si Min is still somewhat exposed. If it's you. . . Will you pass it to Si Min? " Zhou Shuyao pressed on.

Gu Weiyang smiled and said: "Sister Shuyao, You're testing me. En. . . Actually. . . The instant Little Meng made his move just now, I also felt that something wasn't quite right. I saw that Xiao Qi also had a chance to attack from the back. In this half a year, Xiao Qi's attack skills from the back had improved quite a bit. If his attack speed was faster, then. . . Xiao Qi's attack in the back row might catch the Italian female platoon off guard. "

Zhou Shuyao nodded. He felt that Gu Weiyang's field of vision was indeed much more open compared to the other second graders of the same age. However, she still said, "I feel that the chances of the third vice assaulter, Lin Yan, is also very good. If it were me, I might choose the secondary attacking point. "

"But. . . " Gu Weiyang blinked and asked in return, "Sister Shuyao, the one in front of the Italian female platoon is not short and has always been following Lin Yan's footsteps. "

"But, did you notice her gaze?" Zhou Shuyao said. "The Italian female platoon's deputy attack, Cherila, is always aiming at Si Min's No. 4 position from time to time. This means that she has always been worried. Our second pass will pass the first attack ball to the main attack. At this time, her attention was actually not 100% focused. This might be an opportunity for our secondary attack. More importantly, I think from this detail, I can see that the other members of the Italian female platoon. . . Perhaps their trust and tacit understanding towards O'Kanuo isn't high enough. "

Gu Weiyang suddenly came to a realization.

Actually, Gu Weiyang also liked to pay attention to the opponent's gaze in the competition. However, Zhou Shuyao was able to detect the opponent's mental activity through the opponent's eyes in an instant and then analyze the situation of the entire team. Gu Weiyang knew that this skill was not something that could be "cultivated" in a day or two.

Zhou Shuyao looked at Gu Weiyang's thoughtful expression and knew that this smart girl must have had some insights. While feeling gratified, she heard Gu Weiyang exclaim regretfully again: "Little Meng, how can you pass this ball to the back row to attack!"

It turned out that the Italian female volleyball's tricky serve was received by Li Mengxi with all her might. Originally, it was a very good opportunity for the China female volleyball to attack, but when the ball reached the front of the net, Huangyi Meng passed an attack to Xiong Xin from the back row. Yuxin Xiong's ball was not fast, and its line was also very straight. It was blocked by the Italian female volleyball player who was waiting for an opportunity.

Two consecutive attacks were blocked. In the first game, the China female volleyball temporarily fell behind by 11: 17.

"The last game, didn't you think that Xiong Xin's attack from the back was a good option? Then this ball. . . Who do you think should be passed on?" Zhou Shuyao asked with a face full of regret. He was somewhat troubled by the feeling of being unable to use his strength, causing Gu Weiyang to panic.

"Sister Shuyao, if it were me. . . I would definitely pass the fourth position to Si Min!" Gu Weiyang said loudly, "The situation in the last ball was different from this one. . . I was watching the Italian female volleyball carefully. Their blockers were all staring at the little beauty at the tennis entrance and Xiong Xiaoqi at the back. They were definitely guessing. Xiao Meng didn't dare to pass the ball to Si Min anymore! Furthermore, I noticed that Xiao Meng hesitated the moment he passed the ball. Even if she were to pass the ball to the back row of Little Seven to attack, the final result might not be like this. "

" Then if it were you, would you dare to pass the ball to Si Min? " Zhou Shuyao asked again, "Si Min was stopped by Aucano just now. "

"I thought about it. If it was Sister Wei, she would definitely pass on the message to Simin," Gu Weiyang explained, "We can't lose our trust in our main attacker just because of a ball. Just like what you said just now, an opportunity for the opponent to relax and get distracted is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity. It will also pass in the blink of an eye! "

Hearing Gu Weiyang's words, Zhou Shuyao really felt that these words really seemed to come from Wei Xindi's mouth. Zhou Shuyao remembered. Gu Weiyang had been imitating and learning Wei Xindi as her idol since she was young. It seemed that in the short span of a year, Gu Weiyang had already diligently learned Wei Xindi's second ability, and what shocked Zhou Shuyao even more was. . . It was Gu Weiyang who was also imitating Wei Xindi's pass philosophy. She seemed to want to learn herself into a real "little Wei Xindi. "

The loud horn in the center of the Runzhou Arcane Body rang with the sound of a wasp. The China female volleyball executive coach, Weixin Di, asked for a pause.

Zhou Shuyao and the other substitutes ran over. She took the lead and took the water basket from the team doctor, Wu Yunfeng, and handed water to every young teammate who came down from the field. Gu Weiyang, Xia Zhi, and Fang Han helped to deliver the water as well as a large stack of towels to their teammates, so that they could quickly wipe their sweat during the break.

Normally, it was Gu Weiyang, Xia Zhi, and Fang Han who played on the field. Substitutes like Huang Yi Meng, Lin Yan, and Song Siming handed them water and towels, but this time, their roles were swapped.

Huang Yimeng took the water from Zhou Shuyao and saw Gu Weiyang deliver the towel in front of him. For a moment, he was not used to hesitating.

Gu Weiyang thought that Huang Yimeng wanted to drink water and didn't have time to receive the towel. She simply unfolded the towel and personally helped Huang Yimeng wipe the sweat off his neck. She even encouraged him as she said: "Little Meng, this part of your beating was especially good. You don't need to worry about how strong your opponent is. Just let go of your hands and feet! Oh right, did you notice? The members of the Italian team that block the net have a special characteristic. . . "

Huangyi Meng looked gratefully at Gu Weiyang and listened attentively to Gu Weiyang analyze her opponent's tactical thinking.

Zhou Shuyao also saw this scene in her eyes. Her thoughts immediately returned to a few years ago. When she was still a substitute in China's female volleyball, she occasionally had the opportunity to play. Wei Xindi also helped her pass water, wipe her sweat, encourage her, and help her analyze the situation of the competition!

Thinking up to this point, Zhou Shuyao couldn't help but smile again.

As the saying went, "Opponents in the same industry are enemies. "

In a team, there was a competition between the main and substitutes in the same position. After all, being able to play the main player did not only mean that you would take more responsibility. At the same time, it also meant that you would have more opportunities to become a star in the game.

However, China's female rehearsals were always so "strange. " Not only did the coach take the initiative to "blur" the boundary between the main and the substitutes. The main and substitutes in the same position often helped each other in life, training, and competitions.

This was the tradition of "benign competition" that the female rehearsals in China had always adhered to.

This "benign competition" encouraged young athletes to take the initiative to compete and learn from the old members and the main members. They hoped to catch up with them as soon as possible and surpass them. The old members and key members were also under the supervision of their teammates, who were "learning to surpass them. " They were trying their best to keep themselves moving forward. . . It could be said that this "benign competition" was. . . Not only did it ensure that this team could remain at the top of the world, but it also allowed the new and old members to pass on their style, characteristics, and tenacity. . .

As Zhou Shuyao thought about it, the temporary timeout came to an end.

"Where's Shuyao!?" Wei Xindi suddenly shouted.

"Sis, I'm here!" Zhou Shuyao answered subconsciously. The team members who had originally formed a circle had already made way for Zhou Shuyao, who had just taken the initiative to stand at the periphery, to quickly walk over.

"There's still half a game left. Shuyao, you go up and take the girls to play a round," Wei Xindi said.

Then, Wei Xindi turned his head and said patiently to Huang Yimeng, "Little Meng, it's not because you didn't play well. I hope you can watch and learn from the substitutes in the second half of the game. This kind of learning opportunity is hard to come by. "

Zhou Shuyao and Huang Yimeng agreed at the same time.

The pause ended.

"Sister Shuyao, do your best!" Gu Weiyang took advantage of the opportunity to turn around and leave, shouting as she struck Zhou Shuyao with her palm.

"Right, Weiyang!" Zhou Shuyao seemed to have suddenly thought of something, whispering into Gu Weiyang's ear, "I feel that learning and imitating will definitely help you improve, but you can also try to discover your own style and characteristics. You can become the best second grader and let everyone remember your name, Gu Weiyang! "

Gu Weiyang was stunned. But then she seemed to understand something.

The referee blew the whistle to restart the match.

Zhou Shuyao held the number 20 substitution card and stood at the side of the court. Huang Yimeng and Zhou Shuyao gave each other a gentle hug and completed the substitution procedure.

At the same time, when the DJ on the scene shouted, "China female volleyball substitution, below number 20, Zhou Shuyao on number 5!" When he said this, the atmosphere in the entire Runzhou Orbit Center, which was originally a little cold due to the drop in score from China, was once again ignited.

The cheers and applause of the fans, the sound of thousands of people shouting "Zhou Shuyao, come on!" made Zhou Shuyao, who had been through such a big scene for a long time, feel so excited that the hairs on his back stood on end.

She moved her body again and bent down to pat her once injured knee. Now, it was firmly protected by a knee that had a precise structure and was specially made with a stable material. This knee guard seemed to give Zhou Shuyao the confidence to once again stand on the arena.

Zhou Shuyao recalled what Old Wu had said to her before she left. "Shuyao, although your injuries have recovered to the point where you can go on stage to compete, you still need to go on stage. However, I still sincerely advise you not to rush back to the arena. "

When Old Wu said this, her expression was indeed very sincere. Zhou Shuyao understood that regardless of whether it was Old Wu, Wei Xindi, or Xu Zhenguang, everyone wholeheartedly hoped that she would be able to return to the arena in a healthy and healthy manner. They definitely could not bring along any hidden injuries.

However, how could Zhou Shuyao not be anxious?

It's been half a year. Zhou Shuyao thought, I'm back!