Chapter VII
Not long after the training ended, the day of the race arrived.
His expression was very calm, maybe even a bit thoughtful. He didn’t seem to be impacted either by the announcements or by the surrounding conversations.
To a certain extent, this ability to control stress was inborn, but it was also something that was honed with rigorous training.
But this time, although he appeared calm on the surface, Mai Wei Zhe's heart was chaotic. No one was aware of this.
The opponent acted unfairly. For the sake of victory, he would not give up. They fought for a favourable position, to block the other. This went beyond what was legally allowed in the game – such as putting a foot intentionally in the way of his opponent… everything was tried. Mai Wei Zhe had been a victim of his ploys several times already.
If he had the courage to repeat this today, Mai Wei Zhe would not take this lying down. He would fight back, and severely beat him. Real life was exactly the same. If someone showed the courage to hurt his family, he would not hesitate to retaliate aggressively.
His face was probably very gloomy. Anrun had been paying close attention to him from the back of the lounge. At this moment, he sat down beside him.
Mai Wei Zhe gazed at him sideways, " Who said I was angry?" Although the remark was emotionless, his eyes made a quick sweep over the security area behind. Not seeing her, he stared back at Anrun, silently asking, where is she ?
Sure enough, when he looked at the direction he pointed, Li Yongxuan's pretty figure appeared in the stands. She had accompanied grandfather to watch the game.
In the final phase of training, he had not been allowed to go home. He had left early to arrive at the destination where the game was to be held. Their only contact was through the phone. For a long time, they had not met.
He had experienced an unprecedented tug. Not the physical tug , the kinds experienced in a deep tissue massage, but one in which his heart as at war with itself. His instinct was to seize her, completely surround her so that no other threats could get close to her. But in reality, he couldn’t do so. Li Yongxuan was an independent person, she should have the freedom to make her own decisions and judgements.
" Brother Mai, Xuan Xuan sister is here. Why are you still in a terrible mood ?" Anrun asked plaintively. Clearly he was the one nominated to come and persuade him." No wonder she did not dare to come in the lounge to talk to you . She was afraid that she would affect your mood while preparing for the game…"
Hearing this, Mai Wei Zhe’s face softened a bit.
It was their warm up time now, he was ready to go on the ice.
Before going in the rink , he slipped sideways and looked up to where Li Yongxuan was sitting. Old Mai nodded coldly to him. Li Yongxuan looked down. Her face was concerned.
He smiled.
He could focus on the championship.
Li Yongxuan blushed," Here? Now ? It’s not appropriate." They were surrounded by reporters and the audience. They had no idea how many cameras were facing them.
" You are too much ! What are you talking about ?" she protested." Hurry and go warm up. The coach is staring at you."
" Really ?" She took everything seriously. She thought about it then said, " Ok. Then I will leave now…"
Opponent, you will have a lot of trouble today !
When the game ended, Mai Wei Zhe had lived up to everyone’s expectations.
When asked how he planned to relax after the game, he smiled brightly. With barely concealed excitement he said, "I am planning to take my family to an island during the holidays."
The expression on the handsome face changed slightly.
His parents had never married. His mother others had become pregnant accidentally. After giving birth to him , she had left her son with his father and gone away. She had never looked back, never tried to get in touch with him.
So he had almost no memories of his parents,
He didn’t have any resentments. But to expect him to have any thoughts or feelings about his parents, to say things like " I hope my parents will always be proud of me", complete with tearful expressions, was really expecting too much !
" Do you want to say a few words to the camera?"
His cold response was another topic tonight.
Mai Wei Zhe did not care. Such small things did not affect him.
He wasn’t as careful of his image. As long as he won the medals, he was confident he would be the hero to his fans.
After three consecutive days of incessant media activities, they finished everything and finally went home to rest. The media circus ended at night, so her took the plane at night. The locals had organised a celebration party which he did not attend. He just wanted to go home !
By the time he reached, it wa already midnight.he was carrying a large travel bag. As he stood on the steps in front of the house, he looked up at the dark brick house. But inside there was a halo of light, telling him that someone was waiting for him to return home.
" You’re back !" She heard the sound of the door and looked up, her face instantly lighting up. Leaving the archives, she stood up, then hesitated slightly , overcome with embarrassment. There was a sweet smile in her eyes.
Welcome home!
She twisted and dodged, her body rubbing against his, and he couldn’t help but moan.
Li Yongxuan's face burned red in embarrassment. She couldn’t even raise her head. Mai Wei Zhe looked behind with annoyance.
He saw his grandfather standing on the stairs, and Anrun behind him. Four pairs of eyes stared straight at the live show in front of them.