Stringy Wind in the Ear - Chap 60
In fact, when Li Xun sent the message, he had a hunch that Song Yang’s answer should be the same as the answer deep in his heart.
Because Song Yang’s past choices are enough to prove that they are the same kind of people.
Soon, Song Yang sent him a picture in return.
In the center of the photo is a cobalt blue bow handle, held by slender fingers.
Li Xun recognized it at a glance as the gift he gave to Song Yang.
It was around this time last year.
He didn’t understand the meaning of the picture at first and was still waiting for Song Yang’s reply. Until he enlarged the picture to the maximum, he saw a line of small words he had carved on the handshake of the bow handle.
Dreams never die.
Do happy things together.
The energy that was initially sent out was continuously sent back. Li Xun took a deep breath in the dark night and raised the corners of his mouth as if he had been reborn.
The second person who knew about this was Director Wang of the school. It was the sixth day of the University Games, and the competition was almost over.
Yu Shenwei represented the school in the men’s recurve individual competition and won the championship by defeating A City Sports University, which had won the Universiade championship for three consecutive years; Song Yang also performed exceptionally well, ranking first in three consecutive single-round competitions, and finally won a bronze medal with third place in the total score, and Guo Jian finished sixth.
In the men’s team competition, the team composed of Yu Shenwei, Song Yang, and Wu Jianian won a silver medal.
This was the first time that the T University team participated in the Universiade since its formation. They had to compete against one of the top sports universities in the country. They didn’t have high expectations, but to get such an eye-catching result, the school leaders were so happy that they almost died.
Li Xun thought this was a good opportunity, and when he went to dinner, he asked Director Wang for advice.
The slightly fat old man stared with his eyes like copper bells: “Why so sudden? Do you feel that the salary is not up to your expectations or something?”
“No, no, no…” Li Xun waved his hand and explained the family affairs to him.
Director Wang: “This is too sudden. Have you thought it through?”
Li Xun’s face was solemn: “I think I am more sober than ever before.”
Director Wang was also an athlete when he was young, and he could understand the impulse of athletes. However, his career over the years has taught him to seek benefits and avoid risks, so he feels that this idea of ​​risking everything is unrealistic. He gently reminded him: “It’s hard to say whether you will be reused if you go back now. After all, more and more young athletes are pouring into the national team. At the last championship, the youngest I saw was only 19 years old… Have you thought about this?”
Li Xun was not surprised by Director Wang’s words. He said calmly and frankly, “My father said something to me after the accident. I have a deep impression of it.”
“What?”
“Before he fainted from the stroke, his brain still had some consciousness. In that near-death state, he remembered the most regrettable thing in his life.” Li Xun breathed a sigh of relief, “If I give up now, it will become the most regrettable thing in my life.”
The director was speechless.
People who are determined to leave cannot be kept back no matter what. Realizing this, he stopped trying to persuade them and only asked Li Xun to hand over the follow-up work.
On the return flight, Wu Jianian sat next to the director and heard the news that the school team was recruiting a new coach.
As soon as we got off the plane, the whole team knew about it.
Everyone didn’t believe it at first, thinking that Wu Jianian was either joking or hard of hearing, until Song Yang said “he is really leaving”, everyone changed their attitude. After all, Song Yang was the last person in the team to joke about Li Xun’s affairs.
Guo Jian, who was often taken care of by Li Xun, looked worried and said, “Are you really leaving? Why?”
Yu Shenwei: “It must be because the treatment is not good. I heard that the salary paid to coaches at City A Sports University is much higher than what I get here.”
Song Yang rolled his eyes at him: “Vulgar.”
“Then give me a non-vulgar reason.”
Song Yang hummed proudly: “You will know soon.”
In the end, a celebration banquet turned into a farewell banquet for Li Xun.
The location was chosen by the director, a famously cheap buffet restaurant near the school. It was hot and the school was on holiday, so business was average and they were the only group of people on the second floor.
Guo Jian was often taken care of by Li Xun, and he looked sad when he got the food: “Coach, when will you come back?”
Li Xun had never thought about this question.
During his service, he looked forward to retirement almost every year, but it seemed like there were always countless reasons for him to persevere.
“You never know. When I really can’t practice anymore, I’ll retire.”
Guo Jian said sadly: “I will miss you.”
Li Xun patted him on the shoulder and encouraged him: “Practice well, we may meet on the field someday.”
“Well! What will you do if you win?”
“It depends on whether you have what it takes. If you can beat me in an international competition, I’ll give you a bonus.”
Guo Jian was very encouraged and left with a beaming smile on his face.
Song Yang looked around and saw no one he knew. He leaned over to Li Xun’s ear and said ambiguously, “Master… I will miss you too.”
Li Xun put a piece of steak on the plate and raised his lips with interest: “What do you miss about me?”
How come this is different from the situation just now?
Song Yang suddenly stuttered: “I want all of them, I want all of them…”
“for example.”
The chef who was frying steaks looked up at the two of them at the right moment.
Song Yang puffed his lips and said, “After you leave, no one will be as nice to me as you are, and I have to move back to the dormitory.”
Li Xun was stunned for a moment: “Don’t worry about that. I have paid the rent for three years. You can live here as long as you want.”
“Really?”
shit.
Of course it’s fake.
Who would pay for three years of rent at once?
Li Xun knew that Song Yang must know nothing about this, which was why he said that.
Song Yang believed it to be true, and felt a little guilty, thinking that he had taken too great an advantage.
“Then why not arrange for your dad to live at my house. He and my dad can get along well, and we can play chess together when we’re free. He can also take care of him if he’s not feeling well.”
Before Song Yang proposed this idea, Li Xun had planned to bring his father to Beijing. As everyone knows, the housing prices in Beijing are high, and bringing him along would mean a considerable expense.
Thinking this way, he was relieved of his worries.
“But will your family agree?”
“What objections can they have? Even if they do have any, I will convince them until they have no objections.”
Li Xun said thank you with great satisfaction.
“Why are you being so polite to me!” Song Yang raised his chin proudly, “I want to be the one who silently supports you behind your back!”
The feelings of young people are as pure as jade, innocent and passionate, and Li Xun’s heart was soaked and felt sour and soft.
While being moved, he couldn’t help but hint: “Aren’t those who support behind the scenes usually lovers?”
Song Yang almost turned over, his red skin contrasted beautifully with the hibiscus flowers blooming in the store.
He couldn’t react for a moment to whether Li Xun was joking or not, and his breathing was rapid: “Anyway, anyway, I just want you to know that there are people who agree with your ideas, understand your difficulties, and will always support your choices. Just go forward boldly.”
Li Xun stared at his eyelashes and took a deep breath: “You make me…”
“what?”
I really want to give you a kiss.
But the venue is definitely not suitable.
“nothing.”
Song Yang was furious: “Why do you talk like that… You’re always keeping me in suspense!”
“Then eat more.”
“snort.”
The end of the practice banquet means that a group of students in the school have also had their holidays.
Li Xun began to take care of household affairs.
First, settle dad down.
Song Jingshan showed great enthusiasm for Li Guotao’s arrival, and cleaned up the empty room with Li Huiying. When the couple heard that Li Xun gave the house to Song Yang, they had never found a chance to express their gratitude, but this time they finally found an opportunity.
Song Jingshan: “First of all, I don’t want the rent. The room was originally unused and the things are ready. It would be a waste if you don’t come.”
Li Guotao said: “Then I can give you some money for food and water and electricity every month. I can cook. Otherwise, you can buy some food and I will cook for you.”
Song Jingshan smiled and said, “Okay.”
Li Huiying said: “It doesn’t matter whether it’s money or not. We might even become relatives in the future, haha.”
Song Yang’s heart trembled when he heard this: “Mom, can you watch less romantic TV dramas in the future? It’s impossible for Chu Zhi and I to have a romantic relationship. I just don’t like her type.”
Li Huiying asked loudly: “Which one do you like?”
Song Yang reflexively glanced at the person who was drying quilts in the yard, and Li Xun also turned around curiously because of this question.
The moment their eyes met, undercurrents surged.
Song Yang lowered his head and scratched his chin, “I like people who have a common language with me, and preferably people who have the same ambitions and goals as me.”
“What are your ambitions? Your ambitions are nothing more than eating, drinking, having fun and sleeping.”
“Tsk, you and I have nothing in common!”
After Song Yang finished speaking, he took the dog out for a walk. The Song couple were busy cleaning the room, Li Guotao rolled up his sleeves to do handicrafts, and only Li Xun chewed over Song Yang’s words over and over again, smiling.
Isn’t this the model he’s talking about?
After all the matters at school and home were taken care of, the only things left were Chuzhi’s transfer to another school and his own affairs.
Li Xun called his previous head coach in advance, and the coach said that he could stay at his house for a few days and return to the team for training after all the procedures were completed.
Over the weekend, Li Xun booked two plane tickets to Beijing, intending to visit Zhang Han to check out the place so that he could contact Chu Zhi in the future.
Song Yang also wanted to go, but Li Xun said helplessly: “I’m really not going there for tourism. Chu Zhi’s transfer to another school has not been settled yet. There are many procedures to go through, including which school to go to. I have to check every level. I guess I have to go to many places. You are a road idiot. I don’t feel comfortable traveling alone. When I have settled everything, you can come over. I will definitely find time to entertain you. How about traveling with you?”
Song Yang pursed his lips. When Li Xun spoke in such a businesslike tone, he was completely at a loss what to do.
He knew that in order to please such an elder, he had to learn to be sensible.
“Then I’ll wait for your news. Be sure to let me know when you’re better.”
Li Xun rubbed his head.
The holiday time is particularly short, and the day of departure comes in the blink of an eye.
Song Jingshan acted as a driver and sent Li Xun and Chu Zhi to the airport. When they were about to leave, Song Yang was reluctant to let them go. He helped them push their luggage with a sad face and insisted on watching them fly into the sky before leaving.
Song Jingshan had no choice but to turn around and park the car: “Then hurry up, I’ll wait for you in the car. The airport parking fee is probably quite expensive, don’t park for more than an hour.”
Song Yang yelled: “I’ll pay for your parking fee, okay?”
Song Jingshan laughed and scolded at the figure in the rearview mirror: “It’s as if you earned your money yourself.”
Song Yang had been to the terminal many times, but this was the first time he saw someone off. He stared at the couples who were talking and laughing as if they were going out for a trip, feeling mixed emotions.
His life is so hard, he can only push luggage for others.
But he soon came to his senses.
Among so many people in the team, he was the only one who had the opportunity to push Li Xun’s luggage and see him off. The treatment of being a husband is just different.
There was a bit of traffic on the way here, and when they arrived at the airport lobby, the broadcast was already reminding flight passengers to check in.
Song Yang let out a long sigh.
“What are you doing?” Li Xun raised his hand and put his arm around his shoulders. “Don’t keep looking so gloomy. It’s like you’re attending a funeral.”
Song Yang pouted several times: “How unlucky!” Then he put his palms together and prayed to the air: “God bless you, God bless you, and have a safe journey.”
Li Xun smiled and pinched his soft cheeks: “Then smile for me.”
Song Yang forced out a smile that looked like a grimace and successfully made Li Xun laugh.
“You can still laugh!” Song Yang poked his side with his finger and yelled angrily, “You don’t look reluctant at all. Are you excited that you don’t have to lead the team anymore? You finally got rid of us.”
Li Xun’s eyes were still curved: “Then how do you want me to be reluctant to leave? Cry for you to see?”
Song Yang mainly wanted to take advantage of the opportunity, so he pouted and looked quite aggrieved: “Then at least there should be a hug…”
Li Xun gave Song Yang a hug without hesitation, caressing his back with both hands. The spacious hall was full of travelers, some in a hurry, some looking at him, but the two of them still hugged each other like puppets, swaying and unrestrained.
Outside the bright floor-to-ceiling windows, plane after plane turned towards the runway.
Song Yang lowered his eyes, sniffed, and rubbed his palms back and forth through Li Xun’s clothes: “Master… I really can’t bear to leave you. You have to video chat with me often, don’t leave and ignore me.”
“How could I ignore you?”
“Then I will play your video if I encounter any troubles.”
“Okay, I’ll definitely answer the phone when I’m not busy, and I’ll definitely reply if you send me a message.”
Song Yang was deeply impressed by Li Chu’s true teachings and began to press his limits: “Then why can’t you take the initiative to send me a message…”
Li Xun held his back teeth to hold back a smile: “Yeah, I get it.”
After checking in the luggage, they arrived at the security check area where the farewell personnel stopped. Seeing the line getting shorter and shorter, Song Yang, like an old man, repeatedly reminded them: “When you arrive, send me a message to let me know you are safe. Don’t forget.”
“Yes, sir.”
“Send me some delicious food sometime.”
“Yes—your Majesty—”
“Call me when you are free and take me out for a trip.”
“good.”
“Why don’t you say yes?”
“Then tell me again.”
“Hey, when you are free, call me and take me out for a trip.”
“I won’t.”
“snort!”
Li Chuzhi couldn’t bear to watch the two people flirting. He munched on a bag of potato chips and stared with his round eyes at a pair of teenage brother and sister in the next line.
They seemed to be forced to separate. Before entering the passage, the boy kissed the girl’s cheek, and the girl also kissed the boy.
Li Chuzhi was very envious. He wiped his greasy hands clean, tugged at Song Yang’s clothes, and then poked his cheek and said, “Brother, I want a kiss.”
Li Xun looked at him disdainfully: “Li Chuzhi, you are so shameless.”
Li Chuzhi pouted and glared at him resentfully. Such intimate behavior had never happened in their family. She had always envied other children who could be so close to their families.
Song Yang gave the little girl enough face, squatted down, and kissed her on the cheek. Li Chuzhi also quickly held his cheek and kissed her in return.
This made Li Xun very greedy.
As the team moved forward, he stared at Song Yang’s rosy lips, and his Adam’s apple rolled several times.
We’re about to go through security.
Never mind, just go for it!
The man who was scolding others for being thick-skinned one second ago, lowered his voice and poked his cheek in the tone of Li Chuzhi the next second: “I want a kiss too.”
Li Chuzhi was shocked by this outrageous scene.
Is this still her uncle who doesn’t even want to share a water cup with others?
Song Yang took this as a complete joke. Even if it wasn’t a joke, he wouldn’t dare to say it in such a public place.
There were too many people queuing behind them. It seemed like a tour group, made up of old men, old ladies, uncles and aunts.
So embarrassing.
The two of them were both extremely anxious, and could only stare blankly in the vast crowd, feeling angry and anxious.
Especially Li Xun.
He had been pursing his lips since a while ago, and even felt them with his hands to make sure they were just soft and slightly moist, the most sexy level.
Everything was ready, but Song Yang remained indifferent. He was so anxious that his hands were sweating.
The team has come to an end.
At a certain moment, the sadness of separation miraculously transformed into a warmth in his chest. Driven by this warmth, Li Xun developed the courage to fear no fear.
He held his breath and stared at Song Yang’s profile like he was aiming at a target. He found the right angle and position, pecked him quickly and accurately, and before either he or the other person could react, he ran away at the speed of a cheetah.
Song Yang opened her mouth slightly, and under the gaze of countless tourists and security personnel, it took her three seconds to react to what had just happened. Her whole body froze.
Only a sentence that was spoken very quickly and not so clearly still echoed in my ears: “I will miss you too.”
