Chapter 4

This morning during the routine work report, upon hearing about this matter, Yu Ze only responded with one word: Sell

The girl who had been chasing after Yu Run seven years ago, at that time, loved to make faces at her.

Indeed, the next sentence, he explained to the agent with a wooden expression: "I will send her out to call a taxi"

It has been seven years since we last met, do we have to avoid each other even for a meal? Hmm?" The intonation of the question posed by Yu Run lingered in the air, the final word brushing against Kong Anhuai's ear, eerie and foreboding, as if Kong Anhuai dared to nod, he would seize her without letting go.

The final farewell match of Yu Run's career was neither the Climbing World Cup nor a championship, and it had no connection to the IFSC; it resembled more of an exhibition match

"How long are you going to hesitate before you call me?" A familiar low and husky voice sounded from above Kong Anhuai's head

His demands are quite normal; what is abnormal is the choice of words and attitude

Yu Run's long arm reached over to grab the shoulder strap of Kong Anhuai's bag, holding her in place like a chick. He couldn't even be bothered to speak, having escaped twice after meeting her just twice. Just a moment ago, sitting alone on the sofa, he wore yet another expression of wanting to slip away.

"Are you leaving or not?" Yu Run turned around, his expression reverting to that of a previous bandit bully.

Several derogatory terms were used to insult both her and him

Kong Anhuai began his ideological struggle

Noticing Kong Anhuai's surprise, Yu Run looked at Kong Anhuai and suddenly said, "I haven't changed over the years, and neither have the people around me; it's still the same few who come and go."

He calmly took out a pack of napkins in the bustling hall, wiped the dirt off Kong Anhuai's shoes, and then maintained his squatting position while looking up at Kong Anhuai and said, "I apologize"

The posture of tilting his head was somewhat tiring, and Kong Anhuai could barely be seen swallowing. He then noticed Yu Run raising an eyebrow.

Kong Anhuai looked up in a fluster, only to see a large hand holding a colorful envelope tapping against her forehead, her vision obscured, and in her ears, she could only hear Yu Run's slightly displeased voice: "Admission ticket"

As she approached the hotel entrance, she was forcefully bumped into by an Asian woman rushing in with her head down. Kong Anhuai, wearing flat shoes, was still knocked off balance by the impact before managing to steady herself.

Kong Anhuai could feel the water dripping from Yu Run's hair, which had not been dried, cool and refreshing, falling onto her shoulder

"I will call you after the match tomorrow, as I have some things to bring to Yu Ze." Yu Run quickly changed the subject, yet there was an urgency in his tone.

I watch you eat. Yu Run paused for a moment, and tomorrow is not a major competition either

... ...

The envelope still carried the fragrance of shower gel. Kong Anhuai removed the envelope that covered his eyes and looked up at Yu Run.

Yu Run was both amused and exasperated by her, his chest heaving for a moment as he gritted his teeth and said, "Shall we have a meal to get acquainted?"

When she came over, she did not call Yu Run. If the athlete is to compete the next day, she should be at the competition venue now

Kong Anhuai felt that it was very unhealthy behavior for a woman nearing thirty to be so embarrassed by a man catching her swallowing saliva that she wanted to bang her head against the wall, so she randomly stuffed the envelope into her bag and stood up to leave

Kong Anhuai began to unconsciously pick at the protruding part of the camera with his hand holding the phone, his slender eyebrows slightly furrowed, and the voice in his mind urging him to back out grew louder.

The passage of seven years has indeed brought about significant changes; the current Yu Run has become even more difficult to deal with

Yu Run must have just finished taking a shower, his crew cut is wet and glistening, and from the angle of the backlight of Kong Anhuai, it appears as if it is dyed with a layer of halo

And such an allure, she cannot refuse; seven years can change a person's appearance, yet it cannot alter one's essence

Yu Run, who is reputed to be the number one rock climber in China, surprisingly did not participate in a major competition for her final retirement match... This was an issue she discovered yesterday while checking for tickets

The bandit-like demeanor that had just moments ago insisted on having a meal together vanished in an instant, and his tone became somewhat desolate

This exasperated expression feels somewhat familiar, as a figure long forgotten flashed through Kong Anhuai's mind: "Was that just now... Yang Erqiao?"

Ah? The girl's slightly sweaty face was taken aback as she watched Yu Run release her hand and crouch down in front of Kong Anhuai

There is a sense of blockage in my heart, from the unreliable retired competitions to the malicious agents today. Yu Run, who has been elevated to a motivational myth in rock climbing within the country, seems to be living a life that is not as prosperous as one might imagine

In an instant, the meal transformed into a farewell; Kong Anhuai, who had originally planned to flee, instead became the one who frequently looked back, reluctant to leave.

However, if there is a competition the next day, will they go to bed early that night

... ...

This was originally a request that was hard to come by, but at this moment, Kong Anhuai hesitated somewhat. The hostility and anger of that middle-aged man were too evident. She held onto Yu Run under the man's venomous gaze and asked: "Who is that man?"

Yu Run smiled

Miss Li said this is a championship, but in reality, it is merely a euphemistic term used by fans to gloss over the situation

It is still early, just enough time for us to drive to the city and find a Chinese restaurant. Yu Run loosened his grip on Kong Anhuai and began to make plans for himself, "There is a restaurant in the city run by Chinese people that makes braised chicken very authentically; your taste should not have changed, right"

Kong Anhuai was choked.

The girl, with an expression of frustration at the situation, stamped her foot and turned to run into the hotel

You chose this time at 3 PM, intending to avoid dinner time, right? Yu Run was forceful, pulling Kong Anhuai back onto the sofa, pressing him against his chest. With each word he spoke, he drew Kong Anhuai a little closer, until finally, Kong Anhuai's backpack was pressed tightly against his chest

In the future, it is truly necessary to keep a considerable distance from him

Then how about ...? ... She might as well buy the ticket herself? The matter of the elderly couple taking photos is not urgent, so it would be better to let Yu Ze bring it up with her brother himself

At this moment, Yu Run, who was a step away from her, was being pulled by that girl, forcefully dragging him into the hotel

I..." Kong Anhuai took a deep breath, turned around, and knelt on the sofa, lowering her head to pry apart the fingers that Yu Run was gripping her strap with one by one. However, in the end, she was not as strong as him, and after giving up, she could only try to distance herself from him as much as possible, and then sincerely explained, "I am a bit unfamiliar with this situation."

Li Darong, the boy who sat next to her on the plane and saw her look of shock, how could it be that they ended up together

Kong Anhuai looked utterly bewildered. She had just been bumped into quite hard, and her foot had been stepped on forcefully. Now, it seemed as if it was intentional on her part

I am looking for her" Yu Run suddenly interrupted the girl's rambling

The club's agent. Yu Run reached out and ruffled Kong Anhuai's short hair, his tone soothing, "It's alright, he always speaks in that manner."

The brand sponsors organized a chaotic show featuring several well-known athletes along with some amateur participants.

Kong Anhuai rarely looked at him from such a close distance. She had always thought that Yu Run and Yu Ze looked completely different, until today when she discovered that the color of Yu Run and Yu Ze's pupils was exactly the same, a deep, pitch-black hue.

The last sentence spoken by Yu Run was directed away from her, sounding ordinary, yet the tone was significantly subdued

She was sitting on the sofa, while Yu Run was standing behind the back of the sofa, looking down at her

After not seeing each other for seven years, his hostility has diminished considerably. The newly joined team members now dare to joke with him casually, yet this woman appears to be even more afraid of him than she was seven years ago

Kong Anhuai was indecisively fiddling with his phone in the hall for a while, completely lacking the composure and calmness he had when he deceived the elderly couple into a trap yesterday

Yu Run expressed helplessness, stood up to throw the napkin into the trash can, then nodded slightly and explained: "She is still my fan, but now she is dating Da Rong"

Kong Anhuai tucked the short hair that had fallen by her ears behind them, pressed her lips together, and followed suit. As expected, she softened her heart once again

Kong Anhuai's hand suddenly clenched into a fist

"Taking a photo won't cost you a piece of meat; this kid has even done underwear advertisements, so he must have long lost his sense of shame." This was Yu Ze's original statement, which made Kong Anhuai recall the alluring poses of Yu Run in the advertisement early in the morning, causing her to blush for quite some time

Is it bullying her for not understanding sports? What sense does it make for an athlete to eat out before a competition

You have been out there for so many years, enduring so much hardship alone, and that woman hasn't even sent you a single phone call or text message. " Seeing Yu Run's sullen face and remaining motionless, the girl spoke even more urgently, "Now that you are successful, retired, she has come looking for you. Everything about you is good, yet your judgment of women is so poor...

The meal ultimately did not take place

What is the meaning of "diao tie"?

Kong Anhuai is still the same Kong Anhuai, being protected like a mother hen. Usually, she avoids him when she sees him, but if anyone shows even the slightest bit of malice towards him, she will puff up her feathers and stand in front of him.

"Can you stop chasing after this woman?" The girl spoke fluent Mandarin, turning her head to glare at Kong Anhuai as she spoke, "No wonder Darong told me that you have been possessed again."

The hotel where Yu Run is staying is a local star-rated hotel, conveniently located, and due to the competition, the front desk is under strict security.

Kong Anhuai raised his eyebrows, while Yu Run appeared to be accustomed to the situation. He stopped, disregarding the middle-aged man, and looked at Kong Anhuai, asking: "What about the next time?"

The tone was not good in English, questioning Yu Run on how he could go out to dinner with a woman before the competition, with reporters gathered at the entrance, and what would happen if it got reported.

Her face suddenly turned bright red

Before the two had even reached the door, they were stopped by a middle-aged foreigner with brown hair, who pointed at Kong Anhuai and began to chatter away in a rapid manner

Then how about... she comes again in the evening

"Can you still eat out today before tomorrow's match?" Kong Anhuai adjusted the straps of his backpack, stood up, and followed Yu Run, attempting to make a final struggle