Chapter 5, Encountering the South Wind Again

Many people were taken aback and turned to look, and the surroundings fell into silence

A generation of genius thus hurriedly departed in silence, even unwilling to bid farewell to everyone in person

Petals fell on his shoulder, but he paid them no mind, lost in thought as he absentmindedly bit on his cigarette

Both the school and the sports school have mandated a holiday for the children. Lu Sheng had nowhere to go, so he wandered around by himself and went to the city gymnasium

After finishing her training in the evening, she went out to find the security guard. The security guard handed her a bag of milk, saying: "This is from the principal. Drink this for calcium; it will help you grow taller."

Lu Sheng also nodded, "Oh right, what is this? Teacher Ding, how long does it take for a ruptured Achilles tendon to heal?"

Just as Lu Sheng was determined to diligently practice for her supreme life goal, Coach Li suddenly went on strike

Coach Li nodded, "She has good attributes, is in good physical condition, reacts quickly, and has good coordination"

Lu Sheng asked Xu Zhiyao: "Why do you study tennis?"

It turns out he already had a better place to go, which was that elite tennis school known for recruiting talent.

After Coach Li left, Principal Wei said to Director Ding, "I believe what Old Li said is incorrect"

The principal was in a good mood and went to the student cafeteria for dinner, taking the opportunity to observe the students' spirit. Director Ding accompanied him. The two of them shamelessly chose the prime seats directly facing the television, occupying a table with four seats while leaving two empty beside them. The students, wanting to watch television but not wanting to sit with the principal, simply stood by with their meal boxes to watch.

In the blink of an eye, Lu Sheng had been studying at the Tree Green Sports School for a week. The introductory learning content was quite simple; each day began with physical training, followed by practicing grip and swing, and occasionally engaging in a few simple rallies to experience the so-called "feel for the ball." The coach had only these two students, making it particularly easy for him, as he would often assign tasks and then disappear without a trace.

Lu Sheng felt a sudden unease in her heart, sensing that something was amiss. She finished her meal with a heavy heart, and Principal Wei said to her, "You should stop by the gatekeeper's office after school; he has something to give you."

A month later, Lu Sheng saw the announcement from the management company that Nan Feng had officially retired

If I don't learn tennis, I will have to learn piano, but I really don't want to play the piano

Do you still remember me

Lu Sheng is always teased by him. However, Lu Sheng does not like to report to the coach; after being teased, he usually just sulks for a while. When it comes time for meals, it is Xu Zhiyao's time for repentance, as he finds various ways to buy delicious food for Lu Sheng, such as chicken legs, braised pork, and beef balls. By this time, Lu Sheng's anger generally dissipates.

Today she came here again, but saw another person

In the days without a coach, Lu Sheng repeatedly reviewed the things that the coach had taught him, or added some physical training for himself. Xu Zhiyao watched in amazement and said, "I mean, do you really have to work so hard? They aren't even paying you."

At that time, Lu Sheng was in the cafeteria, still at that same spot, with those same four people. Xu Zhiyao shook his head and sighed with great seriousness, while Principal Wei and Director Ding silently ate their meals without speaking. Overall, everyone’s reaction was quite calm. After all, this outcome was entirely expected.

Lu Sheng suddenly slammed the table, and the polymer ceramic chopsticks collided with the surface, producing a startling crisp sound

Director Ding thought to himself, "Principal, you have finally shown some wisdom this time. Old Li clearly has connections with the Elite Online School."

Xu Zhiyao asked: "What is an Achilles tendon rupture?"

Let me put it this way, the best outcome of such an injury is to remain a cripple

Others were not so calm in their reactions. A teenage boy at the next table mocked, "Hey, little girl, you sure can brag. Do you even know how to write the words for Grand Slam?"

Well

Lu Sheng is quite well, obedient, doing whatever he is told. Xu Zhiyao, on the other hand, is rather amusing; when the coach is present, he is as quiet as a chicken, but once the coach leaves, he becomes as restless as a mouse out at night.

Lu Sheng felt that she and Xu Zhiyao could no longer find common ground in their conversations

He casually extinguished the cigarette against the wall, then looked at her with a gentle smile, "It doesn't hurt much."

Just as Lu Sheng and Xu Zhiyao were walking by with their lunch boxes, Director Ding, with keen insight, called out to Lu Sheng, "Lu Sheng, there is a spot here."

In the afternoon, Lu Sheng learned about the severity of "Achilles tendon rupture" from Coach Li

He stood under the trumpet vine, one leg slightly bent, the heel of his foot gently resting against the old wall. Beside him, a black mountain bike leaned casually against the wall. The lines of his profile were handsome and elegant, with a cigarette held between his thin lips, the end of the cigarette flickering in and out of light, wisps of blue smoke curling up, and his gaze was obscured within the smoke.

How does it compare to Qiao Wanwan

Bang

Director Ding, who was sitting on the side, could no longer bear to listen. Damn it, when he says it is not, it really is not? Can't they just use their own eyes to see?

Coach Li looked perplexed, "Principal, you are overthinking it... Lu Sheng has not yet reached the level of a prodigy, and she is already twelve years old, just starting to learn tennis; it is quite late. If she practices well now, it would be good enough to make it to the provincial team."

Director Ding remained silent. Lu Sheng noticed that his expression was somewhat grave

Lu Sheng felt somewhat happy, but as soon as she thought about what he had been through, her happiness faded. She walked over and looked up at him.

At this time, Lu Sheng had just learned how to serve

Lu Sheng asked with red eyes: "Does it hurt?"

Principal Wei glared at him and said, "Eat!"

The elite online school offers high salaries and excellent benefits, with many promising talents. From any perspective, Coach Li has no reason to refuse. Only Principal Wei would naively believe that Coach Li would remain steadfast to a declining institution like Shuqing Sports School.

Principal Wei: "Lu Sheng is a very resilient child; she will definitely be able to train herself up."

The south wind was taken aback. His expression was complex, and suddenly he raised his hand to take a deep drag of smoke, then exhaled all the emotions within his chest as blue smoke.

From then on, Lu Sheng received a bag of milk provided for free by the principal every day. She did not know how to repay the principal, so she could only train even harder.

Lu Sheng gently called out to him: "Nan Feng"

Director Ding

Principal Wei still pays a great deal of attention to the young girl, Lu Sheng. He asked Coach Li, "How is Lu Sheng? Can she make it through training?"

His hair has grown longer than before, with the bangs messily falling over his forehead. His eyebrows and eyes remain slender and beautiful, and his nose is still high and spirited. However, there is now a scar on his right cheek. It is about two to three centimeters long, slightly darker than his skin tone, slanting down from the upper back and stopping just below the cheekbone

Lu Sheng's expectations for this incident, from "going to the China Open to watch him play a match," suddenly fell to "remain a cripple."

Let it be so, each taking what they need, everyone is happy, and world peace.

This is the latest announcement from a press conference held by the agency of Nan Feng, which reported that he has sustained multiple fractures throughout his body, as well as a ruptured Achilles tendon

Principal Wei tapped the dining plate with chopsticks and said, "Let's eat first"

Lu Sheng was eating while turning her head to watch television, which was broadcasting sports news. When the host mentioned the name Nan Feng, she forgot to chew and stared intently at the television.

In the past, Lu Sheng often stood on this small path, watching the fierce competition on the tennis court across the way. This place was quiet and secluded, allowing her to openly express her dreams and desires without any need for concealment

Forget it, as long as you are happy

Principal Wei feels a bit awkward

Qiao Wanwan is a talented young tennis player who has emerged in the past two years. She is sixteen years old this year and has already joined the national team

Elite Tennis Academy is a specialized tennis school, and its owner is a wealthy individual who is passionate about tennis and is currently seeking to recruit coaches from various places

Director Ding and Principal Wei exchanged a glance, both reluctant to answer this question

As the blue smoke dissipated, she finally saw his face clearly.

Thank you, Grandpa, thank you, Principal

Goodbye, South Wind. It was three months after his accident, and this day happened to be June 1st, Children's Day

Director Ding's heart: This fellow has gone mad

Lu Sheng declared solemnly: "I want to win the Grand Slam championship!"

The warm breeze of early summer carried these two words to his ear. He gently tilted his head and saw her. Then he took down his cigarette and said, "It is you"

Lu Sheng turned his head, looking at Director Ding with red eyes, "It takes a hundred days to heal from a serious injury; he will need a hundred days to recover!"

Principal Wei did not ask any further questions. He changed the subject and looked at Coach Li with suspicion: "I heard that the Elite Online School has approached you?"

Oh

Director Ding's mouth: "Good, keep it up!"

Principal Wei's expression softened as he nodded slightly, "That's good to hear"

Director Ding had a piece of vermicelli hanging from the corner of his mouth, staring blankly at Lu Sheng, "What’s wrong with you?" His speech was somewhat unclear due to the food still in his mouth

The southern wind noticed that she was staring at his right cheek, so he reached out and touched the scar, then he tugged at the corner of his mouth and chuckled lightly: "Is it ugly? It doesn't matter, I don't make a living based on my looks"

Coach Li's face darkened, and he exaggeratedly raised his voice, "Who said that? How is that possible!"

Lu Sheng indeed showed respect, and Xu Zhiyao also came over to sit down.

Principal Wei had no choice but to find a new coach for these two little shrimp

The scar pricked at Lu Sheng's eyes like a needle, leaving her feeling a dryness in her eyes, and for a moment, she did not know what to say

Thus, Coach Li left decisively, and the tennis department of the Shuqing Sports School was suddenly left without a leader. Oh, it cannot be said to be a group of dragons, as there were only two small shrimp.

Oh, there is good news, Nan Feng is still alive and receiving treatment in the hospital. On the same day he heard this news, Lu Sheng had an extra bowl of rice at lunch.

The municipal gymnasium features an outdoor tennis court, surrounded by a tall wire mesh perspective wall. Beyond that lies a quiet path. Opposite the path is a residential area, where large patches of trumpet vine climb the weathered walls, blooming like flames that never extinguish.