Chapter VII
Not long after the training ended, the day of the race arrived.
At the stadium, Mai Wei Zhe was sitting in the player’s lounge. He was fully dressed with his protective gear and skates on, ready to go.
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.
At this level, athletes were trained to face big games with a certain numbness. Otherwise , if they became nervous before each game, the probability of failure would increase.
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.
His long hated opponent was waiting for a duel with him again. This year, in every big event, his opponent was omnipresent. They competed intensely in all the championships. Sports magazines called them two duelling gentlemen. Gentlemen- bullshit !
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.
He was ruthless.
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.
Who cares if that person belonged to a powerful Group, or if he was a senior director !
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.
“ Brother Mai, don’t get angry. Xuan Xuan sister has come to watch the game”, Anrun quickly flashed the trump card, hoping that this news would relax Mai Wei Zhe a little. After all, in the next game, they were all expecting him to win a medal.
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.
But if that rotten bastard dared to appear again, and even attempted to interfere in her life , he would ruthlessly…
“ 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…”
Oh, is that why she had not come in the lounge ?
Hearing this, Mai Wei Zhe’s face softened a bit.
He had thought she was starting to avoid him. He had not directly questioned her, but obviously he wanted to know if she continued to remain in touch with Liang Wen He, or, if they had cut off all ties. This incessant worry about losing her was super annoying. Mai Wei Zhe got up and adjusted his helmet.
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.
“ Coach said a few days ago you had a thigh injury.. are you okay ?”
When the game ended, Mai Wei Zhe had lived up to everyone’s expectations.
He had personally won two golds and one silver, and a silver in the team event. He was today’s star, the reporters were all around him, even extending the interview session.
After three consecutive days of incessant media activities, they finished everything and finally went home to rest. The media circus ended at night, so he 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 was 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.
He opened the door, and as he had expected, the kitchen lights were still on. Li Yongxuan , dressed in a t shirt and shorts was sitting at the table and seriously typing something . This lady worked seriously. These days, there was a surge of news about Mai. She really had to stay up late to finish her task.
“ You’re back !” She heard the sound of the door and looked up, her face instantly lighting up. Leaving the archiving work, she stood up, then hesitated slightly , overcome with embarrassment. There was a sweet smile in her eyes.
Mai Wei Zhe could not be so subtle. Dropping the travel bag, he strode over, caught her in his arms and bowed down to kiss her fiercely.
Welcome home!
He hugged her tightly and kissed her deeply. It was as if he had ignited a fire between the two. She took the initiative to wrap her arms around his neck, her small palm tangling with his thick hair. His palm moved from the hem of her t shirt upwards, stroking the tender skin of her naked waist.
She twisted and dodged, her body rubbing against his, and he couldn’t help but moan.
“ Cough!” An angry cough interrupted the heated kissing of the two.
Li Yongxuan’s face burned red in embarrassment. She pushed him back, but 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, scintillating show in front of them.
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