C62 Volume 22 Xu Zhenguang

As the date of the China women's rehearsal for the Japanese World Championship drew closer and closer, Old Marshal Xu Zhenguang could no longer suppress his emotions.

The top three of this year's world female volleyball competition would be able to obtain "admission tickets" to the next year's Olympic Games. The China female volleyball with the goal of defending the Olympic Games had to strive to obtain the qualification to participate in the Olympic Games as soon as possible in order to have more time to prepare for the Olympic Games. Therefore, this year's World Women's Row Cup was no different from the first step of the China female volleyball competition on the road of defending the Olympic Games.

Xu Zhenguang also heard some rumors that the International volleyball League would be reforming the female volleyball World Cup in the future. It was possible that from the next season onwards, the female volleyball World Cup would be removed from the qualification of the Olympic Games. Xu Zhenguang felt that if this reform was really implemented, perhaps many of the world's top forces would reduce the importance and investment of this long-established international competition.

However, to China's female volleyball world, the significance of the female volleyball world championship would never diminish. After all, The female volleyball World Cup was the one with the most number of championships. And as early as 1981, It was also in the World Championship of the Women's Racing that China's Women's Racing won the first world championship in the history of building a team!

From this point of view, China's volleyball players had an indelible attachment to this competition.

Xu Zhenguang would never forget the night when China's female volleyball won the first female volleyball World Cup championship in the early winter. . .

At that time, Zhenguang Xu had just retired from his position as an athlete. He became an ordinary young coach of Banyan City's female volleyball. On November 16, 1981, he, the coaches of the members of the Banyan City Women's Row, and the coaches and athletes of other events of the provincial team. He sat in front of the only black and white TV on the provincial sports team. Everyone watched the China female volleyball players slam the ball down one after another, preventing the Japanese female volleyball from attacking again and again. . . The entire room was filled with thunderous cheers.

A coach from other major football events could not help but sigh with tears streaming down his face. The volleyball team had finally become the world champion. Next, they should chase after it with all their might. This sentence made the young Zhenguang Xu feel proud for the first time that he was a volleyball player.

On the street outside the provincial sports team's wall, the festive sounds of firecrackers and shouts of "Long live the motherland. " Xu Zhenguang and the other young people ran out together. Many people were already walking to the streets of Banyan City to relax for the first world championship of China's female platoon.

A few young girls were obviously fans. They saw the not-so-short Xu Zhenguang running out of the provincial sports team courtyard and wearing a volleyball shirt with the words "China" printed on his chest. They asked him excitedly, "Are you the coach of the female volleyball team?"

Zhenguang Xu nodded subconsciously, but he suddenly realized that everyone must have misunderstood. Before he could explain, however, he said, "I am the coach of the female volleyball team in Chengdu, not the coach of the China female volleyball team. " He was surrounded by excited people.

"China's Women's Row is awesome! Come on, China's female rehearsals!"

The crowd shouted as they excitedly grabbed Xu Zhenguang's arm and held his hand. They took turns hugging him.

Xu Zhenguang suddenly understood. It wasn't that the crowd didn't know that on this night of the championship, at this moment on the streets of Banyan City, how could a coach from China's female rehearsal suddenly appear? However, the crowd forcibly expressed their love and touched feelings towards China's female volleyball coaches through him, an unknown, bottom-level volleyball coach!

"Come on, China's female volleyball!" Xu Zhenguang also shouted along with everyone. He did not explain any further. He was immersed in incomparable happiness. He also secretly made up his mind from that moment on, if there was a chance in the future, he must do more for China's female rehearsals that he could do. . .

"I'm so lucky. . . " Xu Zhenguang thought about the determination and goals he had made for himself when he was young and full of vigor. When he joined the China female rehearsal coaching team and became the head coach of the China female rehearsals, Finally, he was able to realize it. He was indeed lucky. And he also felt that. . . What was even more fortunate was that regardless of the rise of China's female volleyball, The rise of China's female platoon, the prosperity of the country, the prosperity of China. . . All of these allowed him to catch up to a good time.

As he silently read, he took out boxes and bottles of medicine from the drawer of the bedside table. There were cases of blood pressure reduction, cases of heart rate control. . . In the beginning, he also took out the medicine according to the doctor's instructions. There was already a small handful of medicine in his hand.

But after thinking about it, Xu Zhenguang still poured a few more pills for himself from the bottle. This morning, Xu Zhenguang got up and felt that his head was a little dizzy. It was much worse than the feeling he had a few days ago.

He smiled helplessly and stuffed the medicine into his mouth. He suddenly drank a mouthful of water and stood up from the bedside.

"Your old body is fine! Let's go and train!" He gave himself some strength.

. . .

When he went downstairs to the training center, Xu Zhenguang found that Wei Xindi, the other coaches and athletes had all arrived. Thinking that he was late, he looked up at the Shi Ying Bell hanging on the wall of the training center. As expected, it was only 8: 45 in the morning. There was still a quarter of an hour before the training began.

Seeing Yang Fei setting up his high-tech equipment at the side of the field, Xu Zhenguang walked over and casually asked, "Little Yang, what time did everyone enter the school today?"

"Oh, Director Xu, I've been here for about ten minutes. Almost everyone has arrived. This way, Instructor Xiao Lin has led the team and has already done half of the warm-up exercises. " As Yang Fei spoke, he lowered his head and fiddled with the computer program in his arms.

"Good morning, Instructor Xu!" Wei Xindi walked over as he spoke. She explained, "The competition is about to begin. The team members are all very proactive. I think everyone is almost at 8: 30, so I'll let Lin Yichao take them to warm up first. Today's training will still follow the original plan, take a look. . . "

As he spoke, Wei Xindi looked at Xu Zhenguang, waiting for his opinion.

Xu Zhenguang nodded and said, "Everything will go according to the plan of the coaching team. I have no objections. . . "

Before he could finish, Xu Zhenguang suddenly felt dizzy. He was shocked in his heart, but pretended to be relaxed and smiled. Then he said, "Little Wei, thank you for your hard work today. Bring them to fight a few more rounds. I. . . I'll be lazy for a while. I'll sit there and watch you guys train. Alright. "

After saying that, Xu Zhenguang gritted his teeth secretly and slowly walked to the row of long benches by the wall. Not far away from Yang Fei, he sat down and tried his best to adjust his breathing. Only then did he feel that his heartbeat had gradually calmed down, and his brain seemed to have become clearer.

Wei Xindi did not know that Xu Zhenguang's body had just experienced an unexpected situation. During this period of time, Xu Zhenguang had already given up on the overall arrangement of training and let Wei Xindi preside over it. She only thought that Xu Zhenguang still followed the usual practice and let her lead everyone to complete the training subjects.

Thus, Wei Xindi silently thought about the training ideas this morning, and then called for the team members to continue the training step by step.

Xu Zhenguang saw that everyone was full of enthusiasm and enthusiasm, and he was very pleased in his heart. He turned his head and looked at Yang Fei, who was busy.

Although he could not understand the English on Yang Fei's laptop screen, Yang Fei's ability to work had been recognized by the coaching staff after repeated practice in the training class.

Xu Zhenguang also understood that it was through the assistance of the computer's corresponding program. It could combine the player data input by the data analysts in the game with the game scene captured by the camera, and then produce intuitive data and charts. Not only was it very helpful for the coaching staff to summarize and prepare for the game, but it could also "magically" be carried out in the game. It would fully reflect the strengths and weaknesses of the players on both sides as a basis and reference. It was for the coach to direct and arrange tactics on the spot.

Zhenguang Xu understood that the computer could be operated by the data analysts, but in the past, the coaches who used manpower to calculate the game techniques could not even think about it.

It seemed like volleyball had entered a high-tech era! Xu Zhenguang thought about it and could not help but shake his head. He felt a little regretful that he did not accept this new thing earlier.

Zhenguang Xu felt that if he had boldly tried these new techniques and new things a few years ago, not only would his and the other assistant coaches' work efficiency be greatly improved, his old teammates might also get more technological assistance in training and competitions. . .

Following this thought, Zhenguang Xu naturally thought of the scene of him leading his team to fail in the World Championship last year. He suddenly had a strange feeling. . . An unprecedented self-reflection thought, was it really because of my stubbornness? Was it really because of my stubbornness that made so many old members waste their competitive lives prematurely? Making the China female platoon fall from the top too quickly.

It wasn't that Xu Zhenguang hadn't reflected on his past work. On the contrary, he had always adhered to the principle of "Three Sins. " But for some reason. . . At this moment, he was sitting in the training center of China's female rehearsals, under the red flag of five stars hanging high in the sky. Looking at the young junior coach, leading the young athletes to work hard for the honor of their country. . . Zhenguang Xu's self-reflection had entered a deeper level that he had never experienced before.

"Coach Xu, watch out for the ball!"

The shout of the team members pulled Xu Zhenguang back to reality.

Perhaps it was because the team members made a mistake, a volleyball flew straight in the direction of Xu Zhenguang. Fortunately, the ball was still far away. It landed on the ground and bounced a few times before rolling to the side of Xu Zhenguang's feet.

Xu Zhenguang bent down and grabbed the volleyball with one hand.

He found that even though he had rolled on the ground, there was still some sweat on the surface of the new volleyball.

It was the sweat of the girls' hard work.

Xu Zhenguang stood up and was ready to throw the ball to the players. But the moment he straightened his back, he felt the entire world start spinning. Then, a ray of light enveloped him, making him unable to open his eyes. . .

The last image he saw of this training class was of Wei Xindi rushing towards him, who had fallen to the ground.

. . .

When Xu Zhenguang felt the intensity of the white light weaken, allowing him to open his eyes again, he was already in a quiet ward. A small single ward. Other than him, there were also three people.

One of them was a nurse who was measuring his blood pressure and body temperature, and the other two were Chen Jiaxiang and Wei Xindi.

"Director Chen, did you rush over from Beijing, or was I 'transported' back to Beijing?" Xu Zhenguang asked in a low voice.

Wei Xindi burst into laughter when he heard Xu Zhenguang's humorous words. However, he turned around and wiped away the tears at the corners of his eyes.

"Sigh, I originally planned a flight to Dong Dong Port tomorrow afternoon. However, as soon as I entered the office this morning, for some reason. . . I keep feeling restless. In the end, I just called the Airlines Ticket Company. I asked them to change my flight ticket to this afternoon, and then I heard Director Huang call me. He said you fainted on the training ground. That's not it, I didn't even bring my luggage. He immediately rushed over from the volleyball center. Don't worry, your old man's illness hasn't reached the extent of 'transporting' you back to Beijing by air. This is the First People's Hospital of Yong City. . . Old Xu, have a good rest. You've been too tired during this period of time. " Chen Jiaxiang said and patted the back of Xu Zhenguang's hand.

Only then did Xu Zhenguang realize that Chen Jiaxiang had been holding his hand tightly. Chen Jiaxiang's own palm was already covered in a layer of cold sweat.

Xu Zhenguang looked at Wei Xindi, who was standing in front of the hospital bed, and said with a smile, "Little Wei, you said that our fate is really deep. I fainted twice, and you were the one who sent me to the hospital twice. . . "

"Director Xu, this' fate '. . . I don't want it! I just want you to be healthy and healthy in the future. Don't faint again. " Wei Xindi said.

Xu Zhenguang put away his smile and sighed. He said, "Little Wei, this time, I have indeed let you suffer. You don't have to guard me. Go back to the Dong Dong Gang base first. Don't let the children think about it. When you go back, they will feel more at ease. Little Wei! Time waits for no one. Hurry up and bring everyone to continue training. . . "

Although Wei Xindi really wanted to stay and accompany the old marshal, she understood. The scene of Xu Zhenguang collapsing on the training ground had indeed stunned the team members, coaches, and the staff members. With the experience at the beginning of the year, Wei Xindi quickly informed the emergency center. However, she also knew that this sudden event. . . It must have affected them greatly. So Xu Zhenguang was right. She was the only one who had returned. Only when they saw everyone could they calm down a little. She continued to throw herself into the upcoming preparation training.

Before the World Cup, there wasn't much time left for China's female rehearsals.

"Little Wei, you can go back first," Chen Jiaxiang said. "I will stay here and accompany Old Xu. "

Wei Xindi nodded and carefully helped Xu Zhenguang pour another cup of hot water before leaving.

Seeing that Wei Xindi had left, Xu Zhenguang said seriously to Chen Jiaxiang, "Director Chen, I think it's time. "

"What time is it?" Chen Jiaxiang looked at Xu Zhenguang in surprise.

"It's time for me to come down!" Xu Zhenguang said.

Xu Zhenguang's words were like a clap of thunder exploding above Chen Jiaxiang's head.

"Old Xu, what nonsense are you talking about!?" Chen Jiaxing blurted out. After a moment of silence, he took a breath and said, "Rest in peace. The doctor just came over to explain the situation and said that this is still your old illness. . . "

"That's right. An old illness. " Xu Zhenguang interrupted Chen Jiaxiang. "But. . . This old illness is like a huge safety hazard. No one knows when it will explode. Last time, Chen Jiaxiang said. It was at Binhai People's Stadium. This time, At the training center. Fortunately, there were no outsiders present. But what if. . . In the World Cup, I fell to the ground in a Japanese training center. What kind of scene would that be! How much of a blow would that be to the image of China's volleyball!? "

Hearing those words, Chen Jiaxiang calmed down. Indeed, what Xu Zhenguang said made sense.

"But. . . Old Xu, even if you don't go to Japan for this World Cup, You can also let Little Wei lead the team and participate as an executive coach in other competitions this year. Now, the communication technology was so advanced. You stay in the country and rest at the same time. Keep in touch with the team. I think it's a good method too. . . "

Xu Zhenguang shook his head and said," I understand. Director Chen, you're doing this for my own good. But this year, Xiao Wei received the treatment of an assistant coach. He was carrying out the title of an executive coach, but he was always doing the job of the head coach. He worried about the heart of the head coach. Our China female volleyball team is a team of newlyweds and young people as the backbone. In this year, We have successfully passed the transition period of the new and old, and we have also obtained good results in some world competitions. This is the result of Little Wei's silent sacrifice. Although I haven't told any coach or team member, In my heart, I am very confident in the team's prospects in this World Cup. So, Since I am already like this, I definitely can't 'plot for the other party's politics while not in my position'. We should give Little Wei a fair treatment. Let her have a legitimate opportunity to bring her energetic and energetic girls to the highest level of women's volleyball stage in the world. Let the world know about this new era of China's female volleyball! "

Hearing Xu Zhenguang's words, Chen Jiaxiang was silent for a long time before finally nodding his head.

. . .

In the quiet ward of the First People's Hospital of Yong City, Xu Zhenguang lay there for half a month.

Although he could not sleep late and get up early to prepare for the training and preparation work, Xu Zhenguang could not let go of the team in Yong Dong Port dozens of kilometers away.

But today, he still woke up very early. He looked at the news on his phone. The China volleyball association held a press conference for the first time in the history of Yongdong Port for the first time, inviting almost all the mainstream media reporters from all over the country to attend. Chen Jiaxiang officially announced at the press conference: Wei Xindi took over the role of the new head coach of the China female volleyball team from the retired marshal, Xu Zhenguang.

In the video news, Xu Zhenguang saw that there were reporters at the press conference asking Chen Jiaxiang questions, asking if the results of the female rehearsals World Cup would affect Wei Xindi's appointment as the head coach.

"The job contract provided by the China Orderly Association for Director Wei is a '1 + 4' contract. " Chen Jiaxiang was simple. However, he firmly said, "The first phase of the term of appointment. . . One year. If you can lead your team and achieve good results in next year's Olympic Games, Director Wei's contract will be automatically extended by four years. Until after the next Olympic Games! "

Xu Zhenguang smiled, although Chen Jiaxiang did not mention the results of the female volleyball World Cup. Everyone knew that the first phase of the contract would last for a year. It meant that Wei Xindi would lead the team to the Olympic Games next year as the head coach of the China female volleyball team. This was equivalent to Chen Jiaxiang announcing to the outside world on behalf of the China Soccer Association that he believed that Wei Xindi would definitely have the ability to achieve great results in this world female volleyball competition!

Xu Zhenguang took off his reading glasses and placed his phone on the small table beside the hospital bed. He looked out the window. The morning sun was like a fire, giving people endless anticipation.

Xu Zhenguang suddenly understood why he woke up so early today. Today was the day when China's female platoon set off for Osaka, Japan from Yongdong Port.

As he was thinking. . . Someone suddenly knocked on the door of the ward.

The doctor must be preparing for his ward round. Xu Zhenguang thought about it and casually replied. However, the big world was out of his expectations. The door was pushed open and Chen Jiaxiang, Wei Xindi, Huang Runze, Jin Sheng, Liu Xiyu, Lin Yichao, Wu Yunfeng, and Yang Fei walked in, filling the entire ward.

"You!" Xu Zhenguang was stunned. "Shouldn't we go to the airport?"

"Everyone misses you. Let the bus depart from the base earlier. We can also visit you at the hospital. After that, we'll head straight to the airport. " Wei Xindi said.

"They. . . Also came?" Xu Zhenguang asked, his eyes suddenly lighting up.

Wei Xindi pointed outside the window and said, "They said they wanted to come up, but I know the ward is too small. I'm afraid that a dozen people would come up and disturb other patients, so I asked them to wait in the courtyard downstairs. I'll help you to the balcony and take a look at the girls. I'll give them some motivation before they leave. "

"What kind of mobilization should I make. . . " Although Xu Zhenguang said so, he still quickly stood up from the hospital bed. Without waiting for Wei Xindi to support him, the old marshal walked a few steps to the balcony door, opened the door, and rushed out.

Sure enough, under the morning sun, fourteen female volleyball girls wearing red national team uniforms were already standing in two rows in the courtyard downstairs. When they saw Xu Zhenguang, everyone shouted: "Good morning, Director Xu!"

"You're all in good spirits!" Xu Zhenguang said loudly, "I wish you all success in this World Cup!"

"Don't worry, Director Xu," Zhou Shuyao stood at the front of the line and shouted, "We will definitely bring the championship trophy back for you!"

"Come on, China's female rehearsals!" Xu Zhenguang waved his fist and shouted at the girls.

Just like that night when he won the championship, the young man shouted together with everyone on the streets of Banyan City. . .