The Gold is Yours, You Are Mine

After playing the World Championships, the national team returned to China for less than three days to rest, and then immediately put into intense training, preparing for the Incheon Asian Games starting in mid-September.

At the end of August, it was humid and hot, and it was raining continuously, coupled with the continuous rotation in the past month.

Xie Shi'an's old knee disease recurred again.

infirmary.

The team doctor took out the fluid in her knee with a syringe. During the whole process, she gritted her teeth and said nothing.

Wan Jing saw that there were beads of sweat on her forehead. On the one hand, he was worried about her, and on the other hand, the Asian Games was imminent. Xie Shi'an, as the absolute main force of the Chinese team, had a relapse of his old injury at this time, and he was in a dilemma for a while. .

"Why don't we only participate in individual events this time?"

"Isn't the registration form already handed in?"

Xie Shi'an's finger bones were turning white while holding the armrest of the chair, and it took him a long time to squeeze out a complete sentence from between his teeth.

"If you hand it in, you can also apply for withdrawal." Wan Jing said.

A long minute feels like a century has passed.

The team doctor put a syringe full of effusion in the tray, and then began to persuade.

"My thoughts are the same as that of Director Wan. You had injured your meniscus in the last Olympic Games. This time the old disease relapsed. Although it is not to the extent that you cannot participate in the competition, the meniscus injury is irreversible. You are still young. There is still a long career in the future, so there is no need to rush at this moment."

Xie Shi'an bit his lips, and was about to say something when footsteps came from the door, Jian Chang thought that the sound came before anyone arrived.

"Shi'an, how are you doing?!"

The moment she rushed in front of the door, Xie Shi'an picked up the needle tube from the tray and threw it into the medical waste box next to him.

Jian Changnian broke in, threw herself in front of her, looked left and right, wishing to poke a hole in her body.

There was an imperceptible smile on the corner of Xie Shi'an's lips.

"I'm fine, aren't you playing a friendly match with the men's team?"

"Before the game was over, I heard that you fell in the training room, so I ran over quickly."

When Wan Jing heard this, he blew his beard and stared.

"I also learned to escape the battle and pay back."

Jian Changnian scratched her head, feeling a little embarrassed.

"Hey, it's a friendly match anyway, and I'm worried about Shi'an, I won't be like this in a serious match."

"Team doctor, how is she?"

Jian Changnian turned to the team doctor.

The team doctor glanced at Xie Shi'an, but before she could speak, she rushed to answer.

"It's okay, I just twisted it a bit, and it doesn't hurt anymore, and I'm about to go back."

Jian Changnian wanted to come over to help her, Xie Shi'an stood up with the armrest of the chair by himself.

Looking at her back, Wan Jing exhorted.

"What I told you just now, think again."

Xie Shi'an paused, and left without saying anything.

After leaving the door of the infirmary, Jian Changnian asked curiously.

"What did Coach Wan ask you to think about?"

The expression on Xie Shi'an's face was always calm.

"nothing."

Seeing that she was fine, Jian Changnian felt relieved, and resumed her usual chattering, heartless.

"Speaking of which, this is also my first time participating in the Asian Games, Shi'an, the Grand Slam includes the Asian Games, right?"

Xie Shi'an gave a "huh" indifferently.

"It's still early in the Olympics. It's good to win the gold medal in the Asian Games first, and it's one step closer to the Grand Slam. I'm sure I'll be fine in the singles. I, alas, really hope that I won't be in the same group as Jin Nanzhi inside."

"What's there to be afraid of her?" As an old opponent, Xie Shi'an had some disdain in his eyes.

The expression on Jian Changnian's face seemed to be distressed, but after thinking about it, she frowned again and smiled.

"Her left-handed ball is very difficult to deal with. In singles, I am afraid of meeting her. In doubles, with you here, I am not afraid."

Xie Shi'an was noncommittal, but he had to admit that the feeling of being needed was very useful.

She curled her lips uncontrollably.

"Co-authoring me is a double-player tool man?"

Jian Changnian bounced up and down in front of her again.

Less than half a meter apart.

Under the setting sun, the girl smiled brightly.

"Of course not. I really enjoy the feeling of playing with you and standing on the highest podium together."

On and off the stage, so many people cheered for them, she leaned beside her, holding up the gold medal, her heart beating wildly.

Jian Changnian liked this moment more than ever.

The faint smile on Xie Shi'an's lips finally expanded slowly, and a cool breeze of late summer rolled around Jian Changnian.

When she came back to her senses, the person had gone far away.

Jian Changnian shouted at her back.

"Why are you going? Are you not going back to the dormitory?"

Xie Shi'an waved his hand.

"Go to the convenience store and buy something to eat."

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Xie Shi'an returned to the dormitory, took a shower, and came out wiping her hair with one hand. The window was open, and there were many trophies on her desk. The old cigarette stick.

"I have a hunch that you and Chang Nian will definitely be the future twin stars of badminton in this world."

"I... I'm just a little regretful. Before she was alive, your teacher's wife was rushing to become the first female athlete in China to win the badminton grand slam. Who knew that later..."

"I struggled all my life, but I couldn't get a Grand Slam for her..."

"Coach Yan, don't worry, I will fulfill your wish and your teacher's wife's wish for you."

The past is vivid.

Xie Shi'an's eyes were slightly red, he picked up the cigarette stick, and carefully wiped off the non-existent dust with a paper towel. She has kept it as clean as new all these years.

In the photo frame next to her desk is a group photo of the entire Binhai provincial team, and she and Jian Changnian are standing in the middle.

"Shi'an, the Grand Slam includes the Asian Games, right?"

"Doubles, with you here, I won't be afraid."

"I really enjoy the feeling of playing with you and standing on the highest podium together."

Xie Shi'an put the cigarette stick back, sat down to wipe his hair, and took out his mobile phone to send a message to Wan Jing.

"Coach Wan, I want to participate in all the events. Now that I have signed up, there is no reason to give up halfway."

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Incheon Asian Games, in South Korea.

This is destined to be a tough game.

After three days of fierce fighting, the Chinese team defeated the host South Korean team and won the team championship.

In the next six days, the singles and doubles games started at the same time. Jian Changnian met Jin Nanzhi in the first round of draws.

Even though she knew in her heart that there was a gap in strength between her and Jin Nanzhi, and that her opponent's performance today was impressive, it was a pity that she had tried her best and failed to win, but she still couldn't vomit in the face of the media's questioning. Half a word, when she was at a loss, someone pushed her and pushed her out of the encirclement of media reporters.

Xie Shi'an naturally took the microphone in her hand and stood in the center of the spotlight.

She raised her head and said every word, sonorously.

"What do you want to ask, come to me."

The media turned their guns/mouths one after another.

"As her doubles partner, what do you think of Jian Changnian's solo debut which ended in a 1-2 defeat?"

"I don't think much of it, victory or defeat is a common matter in military affairs."

"Judging from the past data, Jian Changnian has lost every match against Jin Nanzhi. Has this become her heart disease, which is why she is not in a good state on the field?"

"Perhaps you can interview Jin Nanzhi and ask her if she loses every time she fights with me. Is it also a heart disease for her? Chang Nian is still very young, so give her some more time."

Jian Changnian stood under the stage, watching her talking, and when she heard these words, her eyes suddenly turned red.

Lu Xiaoting came over and patted her on the shoulder.

"Hurry up and go, Sister An will help you fight it."

"But..." Jian Changnian bit her lip, still hesitated.

Lu Xiaoting directly dragged him away.

"Oh, don't worry, Sister An has more experience than you in dealing with these gossip media."

Out of the corner of his eye, Xie Shi'an saw her go out from the athlete's passage, so he felt relieved and wanted to turn around and leave.

"Miss Xie, one last question, do you have anything to say about tomorrow's doubles match?"

Xie Shi'an casually dialed the microphone in front of him, his tone was calm but loud.

"We're going to win, not just tomorrow."

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When passing the arena on the way back, Jian Changnian stopped, and the moonlight dragged her shadow very long.

"Go back and rest first, I'll practice again."

The teammates wanted to comfort her, but Lu Xiaoting dragged her away.

"Then let's go first. You should go back to rest early after practice. There is still a game tomorrow."

Jian Changnian nodded, and pushed open the heavy door of the arena.

She stayed in there alone for an unknown amount of time, and the sound of hitting the ball never stopped until she lay on the ground exhausted. The incandescent light was a bit harsh, and she raised her hand to cover her eyes. The questioning and the audience's scolding flooded into Jian Changnian's mind again, and Jian Changnian clenched his lower lip.

Cast shadows on the floor.

"I knew you were here."

Jian Changnian sat up and took the mineral water in her hand.

"How did you come?"

"I'm getting ready to go back to the dormitory. When I saw the lights on in the arena, I came over to have a look."

She twisted the cap of the mineral water bottle, but she didn't unscrew it. She tried again, and the tears that were faltering in her eyes finally fell down.

"I'm sorry, I'm... ashamed today, the first game is..."

She sat on the ground, sniffed her nose, and looked at her with tears in her eyes: "Shi'an, do you think I'm not suitable for playing? I'm too stupid to beat you or Jin Nanzhi."

Xie Shi'an thought to himself: In just three years, she has gone from the Binhai provincial team to the starting team of the national team, and from the national competition to the world stage, which is actually quite remarkable.

But all she said was, "Well, are you going to retire then?"

Before Jian Changnian could cry out, she was choked and gasped out of breath.

"You...you know I won't retire...can't you...comfort me?!"

Xie Shi'an has always been like this. He has a set of slanderous words. It is more difficult for her to comfort others than to kill her.

Jian Chang Nianben was just angry and didn't have any hope. Who knew that Xie Shi'an was taken aback for a moment, then hesitantly put his hand on her head, and rubbed it gently.

"Go back and rest early. I just boasted to the media that we will win tomorrow's game."

Her short sentence seemed to inject new strength into her whole body. Finally, Jian Changnian smiled through tears, nodded heavily, and got up from the ground.

"it is good."

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Jian Changnian ended her singles tour in the Asian Games, but Xie Shi'an still had to play. She played two games at the same time, and sometimes she had to play two games in one morning, so she was too busy to do so.

At the same time, the entire Chinese team was wiped out in singles, leaving only Xie Shi'an as the only seedling.

"Let us congratulate Anton for defeating Lu Xiaoting and successfully advancing to the women's singles quarter-finals."

The doubles situation is not optimistic either. Kim Nam-ji and Choi Hye-hee have already defeated the German team in yesterday's match and qualified for the final. Their opponents this afternoon are the last Asian Games doubles champions, the Japanese team Nohara Ayaka and Mito Chise .

The pressure was not small, Xie Shi'an put on knee pads before playing.

Jian Changnian watched her movements, hesitated to speak.

"Pick up..."

Xie Shi'an got up with the racket.

"Let's go, the game has begun."

After three rounds of fierce fighting, they finally won the Japanese team 2:1 with perfect cooperation and qualified for the final.

When Xie Shi'an's last kill landed, her knees felt a sharp pain. She put her hands on her legs, panted heavily, looked up at the scoreboard, and let out a sigh of relief.

Jian Changnian also threw the racket, rushed over excitedly, hugged her, and shook her shoulders.

"Shi'an, we're in the finals!"

Night, infirmary.

The team doctor performed acupuncture on Xie Shi'an's knee.

When the slender needle pierced the skin, Xie Shi'an frowned slightly. The team doctor had taken care of her for a long time, and he also knew that she was afraid of pain, so his movements were a little gentle, but he didn't have a good air.

"If you know it hurts, you should listen to Coach Wan."

"Listen to Coach Wan, but you will miss a gold medal."

"You're not a newcomer who just debuted. There are plenty of gold medals, right?"

Xie Shi'an slightly bent the corner of his lips.

"I won few gold medals in doubles, and coach Yan also said that I should take every match seriously."

After the game, she left without even accepting the media interview. Jian Changnian chased after her all the way. Hearing this, she couldn't hold back any longer, and pushed the door straight in, with red eyes.

"Pick up!"

The moment she broke in, the person who was sitting on the chair stood up slightly, and there was a trace of panic in her eyes that she didn't realize.

"You... why are you here?"

"Hey, don't move."

"It's still stuck with needles."

Hold the person with both hands at the same time.

Jian Changnian's eyes were full of worry about to overflow.

"Does it hurt?"

Xie Shi'an shook his head.

The team doctor sent the tip of the needle in for three points, turned it around, and she hissed lightly, biting her lower lip tightly.

Jian Changnian's eyes almost swallowed the team doctor alive.

"No, sister, take it easy!"

The team doctor rolled his eyes, angrily pulled out the needle and put it in the tray.

"Do you feel the pain? If you feel the pain, take it easy in tomorrow's game. I don't understand your competitive spirit. As a doctor, I just advise you to do your best."

The last half of the sentence was spoken to Xie Shi'an. Jian Changnian helped her out the door, feeling a little unhappy along the way.

Xie Shi'an had kept her injury a secret for so long, and was suddenly caught on the spot. He didn't know how to explain to her for a while, so he simply kept silent.

When he was about to reach the downstairs of the dormitory, Jian Changnian lost his composure and took the lead in attacking.

"Why didn't you tell me about the relapse of your old injury?"

"Small problem, which player doesn't have any injuries."

The two of them entered the elevator while talking, and Jian Changnian pressed the floor, ready to send her back to her room.

"Then, as your partner, don't I have the right to know? What's more, it's not a minor injury for you, and it's not like I don't know how badly you were injured at the time. After all..."

In a moment of desperation, she spoke quickly and brought up the London Olympics. For Xie Shi'an, this was her backlash.

The woman raised her head all of a sudden, her eyes collided, and her voice was exceptionally cold.

"So what, anyone can persuade me to retire, but you can't."

"I..." Jian Changnian was speechless, as Coach Yan's apprentice, her junior sister, friend and partner.

She really couldn't open this mouth, and she couldn't open it.

The elevator has arrived.

Xie Shi'an brushed the person away and sneered.

"You don't have to worry that I will drag you down on the court. The big deal is that if you play closed, I will still win."

"That was not what I meant."

Seeing that she was about to leave, Jian Changnian grabbed her wrist and said eagerly.

"I just want to say, I will play the main offense in tomorrow's game."

Suddenly being pulled back, Xie Shi'an couldn't stand still, and Jian Changnian quickly helped her waist.

The elevator doors opened.

The teammates of the national team were standing outside the elevator door, and they shot at them in unison.

Look at it from this angle.

Jian Changnian held her wrist.

Xie Shi'an leaned into her arms.

A group of people were stunned for a moment.

Lu Xiaoting screamed, piercing the night sky.

"Ah, sorry to bother you!"

After all, he immediately pushed on the elevator door.

Jian Changnian: "..."

Xie Shi'an: "..."

Something is wrong! !

After this farce, the two of them couldn't continue their quarrel. Xie Shi'an glanced at her and was still clutching his wrist.

"Still letting go?"

Jian Changnian came back to her senses, bounced away like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, and rushed out of the elevator without looking back.

"Then...then it's settled! Tomorrow's game I will play the main attack...you...you should rest early!"

Jian Changnian ran back to the room in one breath, closed the door, leaned against the door panel and panted heavily, as if there was some scourge behind her.

The teammates were taken aback by her movement.

"What's wrong with you? Your face is so red?"

"Ah? Is there?"

Jian Changnian touched his face, it seemed to be a little hot, but for some reason, his heart was beating violently.

"If you feel uncomfortable, go to the team doctor."

Under the probing eyes of her teammates, she became more and more uncomfortable. The temperature on her face was almost boiling herself, so she plunged into the bathroom, turned on the faucet, and splashed water on her face to cool down.

"No, it's okay, I just came back from playing and I'm a little hot."

After Xie Shi'an returned to the room, Lu Xiaoting also came back from the convenience store in a short while.

"Here, Sister An, the fruit you want."

"Thank you, let it go."

Xie Shi'an was sitting at the table watching Jin Nanzhi's game video, and replied back.

Lu Xiaoting washed an apple and brought it out, and handed her another one, then walked slowly behind her and sat down beside the bed.

"Hey, Miss An, what were you and Chang Nian doing in the elevator just now?"

I knew she would ask, what a gossip.

Xie Shi'an didn't look back.

"It's a fight."

Lu Xiaoting took a bite of the apple, dancing and imitating their movements.

"No, when you fight, you can still do this and that, holding hands and hugging your waist."

Hey, why do you keep talking more and more?

"..."

Xie Shi'an took a deep breath and was about to turn his head.

Lu Xiaoting immediately jumped three feet away.

"Just kidding, I'm just kidding, I just think, if Sister An is really like that, Chang Nian, it's pretty good."

Xie Shi'an's outstanding skills are good, and there have been many suitors over the years. Even the coach of the men's team deliberately matched her with young and promising men's team members. It's not a big deal to fall in love, after all, men Big when married girl big when married.

But she never had that thought, and she never had an affair with anyone, she was as clean as a blank sheet of paper.

As an athlete, she is really unique in her role. After getting along for a long time and getting along well, many teammates joked and speculated about her sexual orientation.

Xie Shi'an raised his hand and smashed a pillow in the past.

"Crazy, the rabbit doesn't even eat the grass beside the nest."

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Doubles final on the second day.

before the game.

Korean team coach Park Min-heon took advantage of Kim Nam-ji's inattention and pulled her partner Choi Hye-hee to the other side.

"Today's game, you only have one task, just keep an eye on Jian Changnian and play. No matter what method you use, you must disrupt her attacking rhythm for me."

"But..." Cui Huixi was still young, a little undecided, and glanced at the cameras set up on the sidelines.

"The referee..."

Park Min Heon patted her on the shoulder.

"Just play the ball and leave the rest to me. Don't forget whose home court this is."