Chapter 2, I Have a Dream

In such a situation in the past, Director Ding would have certainly instructed the gatekeeper to persuade the girl to go back, at least to return with an adult. However, at this moment, Director Ding felt somewhat eager regarding the "children who want to learn tennis." Therefore, he said, "Let her come in to take a look first, or no, I will go down to meet her, so she doesn't wander around."

As the two heavyweight leaders of the school descended to the hall, the wall-mounted television was broadcasting breaking news: "According to our report, at 19:30 local time, an A330 passenger aircraft flying from Paris, France to Dubai crashed within Turkish territory. As of the time of this report, there have been one hundred and nine fatalities and fifty-six injuries. The local government has already initiated rescue operations, and the cause of the accident is under investigation..."

Mother said: "I have something to do tonight, you can eat by yourself"

After finishing her homework, Lu Sheng rummaged through a drawer and found a locked diary. She opened the diary and took out a note from inside. She carefully read the contents of the note once again:

Director Ding wanted to continue gossiping about Nan Feng, but at that moment, the phone in his office next door rang. He had no choice but to stop the conversation and return to his office to answer the call

As she was flipping through, Mother pulled out a tin box, shook it, and asked, "What is this?"

Since the beginning of the school year, apart from personally witnessing the south wind and giving his own lucky star, which he had cherished for more than half a year, to him, Lu Sheng has not experienced any noteworthy events. Days have passed quietly, like a wind that leaves no trace. In class, the teacher discusses negative numbers, conical shapes, and "The Debate Between the Two Young Boys on the Sun." Lu Sheng sits upright and listens attentively, yet his grades show no signs of improvement.

As soon as her mother returned, she rummaged through the cabinets, taking out all the clothes to try them on, and also searched for jewelry. Lu Sheng did not know how other people's mothers were, but her mother was somewhat forgetful, often placing things haphazardly. When it came time to find something, it was like a world war had broken out, causing chaos and disorder throughout the room.

When Mother finished dressing up, Lu Sheng's homework had already switched from mathematics to Chinese. A strong and pungent smell of cheap perfume lingered in the air, causing Lu Sheng to sneeze involuntarily

In the evening, Principal Wei summoned Director Ding of the Admissions Office to his office for tea. The two of them, against the backdrop of the setting sun, watched the children training on the playground outside. ... Some were playing badminton, some were throwing the shot put, while others were running and high jumping ... After observing for a while, Principal Wei asked Director Ding with a puzzled expression, "Why is there no one playing tennis today"

Director Ding silently complained in his heart, while on the surface he merely smiled calmly.

After a chuckle, Director Ding comforted Principal Wei from another perspective: "If there are no students, then so be it. In fact, tennis is quite difficult to practice, so we are spared the effort of trying in vain."

The call was made by the security guard, who said that there was a little girl at the school gate insisting on seeing Director Ding. When asked what she wanted, she said she wanted to learn tennis

Mother chuckled, "Do I have a dream?"

Damn it, following such a leader with a lack of intelligence, he will surely meet a bad end

"Principal, have you forgotten? Nan Feng came from the amateur sports school in Tianqing District, and the parents of the students are all following the trend, believing that the feng shui in Tianqing District is good"

Lu Sheng can tolerate her mother insulting her, but she cannot tolerate Nan Feng being insulted. She replied with a stern face: "Nan Feng is a person, someone whose name you are not worthy to mention."

Director Ding waved his hand and said, "Nanfeng is different; he has an agreement with the national team and is not subject to their control. He has the world's top private coaching team and the most impressive practice partners. To be honest, even Lawrence doesn't have such a grand setup. Nanfeng is very talented, and I admit this, but relying solely on talent is absolutely insufficient for a professional tennis career. You need money for initial investment. The Nan family is wealthy and does not lack these funds, allowing the young master to pursue his passion as long as he is happy." Nanfeng is very talented, and I admit this, but relying solely on talent is absolutely insufficient for a professional tennis career. You need money for initial investment. The Nan family is wealthy and does not lack these funds, allowing the young master to pursue his passion as long as he is happy.

They have all gone to the Tianqing District

Address: No. XX, XX Road, Shuqing District, T City

After Mother passed away, Lu Sheng carefully traced Nan Feng's name with a ballpoint pen, stroke by stroke, again and again

A momentary act of defiance provoked a ten-minute tirade of insults from the other party

Some people are born extraordinary, while others are destined for mediocrity. Lu Sheng believes that he undoubtedly belongs to the latter.

Principal Wei, feeling quite restless, could not stay in his office and decided to step out to see what was happening over at Director Ding's side. Upon hearing the details of the situation, Principal Wei became intrigued and said, "I will go with you to take a look."

She seemed to be in a good mood and took out five yuan from her wallet to give to Lu Sheng. When Lu Sheng received the money, her mother noticed the essay she was writing.

Principal Wei asked: "What happened?"

Director Ding found it somewhat strange and asked, "Just one child? No parents accompanying?"

To speak candidly, Principal Wei has only taken over the Shuqing Amateur Sports School for half a year, and his feelings towards it are not deeply rooted. He himself has no understanding or passion for sports. The reason he does not want the school to be shut down is: it is already quite pathetic to have ended up as a principal in such a place, must it also be completely ruined?

Director Ding thought to himself, you are the boss, you have the final say

Principal Wei was even more puzzled, "Then the south wind ... ..."

Lu Sheng pressed her lips together, her expression somewhat tense. Fortunately, her mother's attention was focused on the box, and she did not notice her unusual behavior

Principal Wei rubbed his Mediterranean-style bald head, took a breath, and helplessly looked at Director Ding, "You too, I heard you are a distant cousin of Nanfeng? Why don't you get involved a bit?"

Searching for things is too troublesome, which has made her irritable. Lu Sheng has once again become the target of her anger, being scolded back and forth.

Shuqing District Amateur Sports School

Oh. Lu Sheng reached out to her, "Give me money, buy food."

"What is yours?" Mother said as she casually opened the box

When leaving, Director Ding encountered Principal Wei in the hallway

Everyone says that childhood is colorful, but Lu Sheng feels that her childhood is a dull gray. The south wind is the only warm splash of color in her gray and bleak life. She does not allow anyone to tarnish this precious hue.

Principal Wei shook his head, "What a coincidence that is, you are worrying for nothing"

He suddenly stopped in his tracks

Phone: XXXXXXXX

What a good thing! Mother disdainfully tugged at the corner of her mouth and tossed aside the box

Director of Admissions: Teacher Ding

It is truly strange, how come he returned so early today? Could it be that he has lost all his money again? Lu Sheng thought without any malice

The Shuqing District Amateur Sports School was established in the 1950s. Its name sounds somewhat like a fly-by-night institution, but in reality, it is a legitimate entity that receives annual subsidies from the Education Bureau. The amateur sports school thrived during the 1970s and 1980s, but due to various reasons, it gradually fell into decline. Currently, the Shuqing District Amateur Sports School is barely surviving on the meager resources from the Education Bureau, living in a state of desperation akin to a stray dog. The student enrollment is dwindling, and talent is withering away. Principal Wei's greatest concern each day is waking up to a notification from the Education Bureau that this school is about to be shut down. The Shuqing District Amateur Sports School is barely surviving on the meager resources from the Education Bureau, living in a state of desperation akin to a stray dog. The student enrollment is dwindling, and talent is withering away. Principal Wei's greatest concern each day is waking up to a notification from the Education Bureau that this school is about to be shut down.

Director Ding chuckled self-deprecatingly, "That's true, let's go."

The box is filled with children's toys, including modeling clay, colorful stickers, and glass beads. At the bottom lies a poster of a celebrity. Due to the box's narrowness, the poster is folded, and the celebrity, in a show of humility, can only reveal half of their face.

The most outstanding students in school are the top achievers, while the most conspicuous are the underperformers. However, students like Lu Sheng are the majority. They are silent, low-key, hopeful, and diligent. They take notes seriously during class and put great effort into their homework after class, yet their grades resemble a stubborn ox, refusing to move forward no matter how much they are prodded.

"Cough," Director Ding, in his early forties, wearing a pair of rimless glasses, appeared cultured and refined. Upon hearing the principal's question, he shamefully touched his chin and replied, "Principal, I was just about to tell you that we only have four students learning tennis, and today three of them left at once, leaving just one. There is no one to practice with him, so the coach probably let him practice swinging the racket by himself."

Principal Wei indeed came back with vigor: "What do you mean? I have heard that tennis is the most professionalized sport in the world, so why can't we train it?"

"How could everyone just leave like this?" Principal Wei was momentarily taken aback, his expression dazed.

Lu Sheng stood up to put the box away, placing it on his desk, and then continued to calmly do his homework

Why is everyone going to Tianqing?

No

Even if I am his distant cousin, it is impossible to change the school he comes from. Moreover, as the saying goes, "A distant relative is better than a close neighbor," and there are many distant relatives from his family in the south. Can any distant relative just show up at the door asking for a couple of meals?

Due to the high level of professionalism, the initial investment is substantial. If one wishes to excel, one must be willing to invest money. Hiring top-notch coaches and sparring partners, maintaining physical health, and traveling around the world for competitions each year, including booking flights and hotels, all require a significant amount of money. There is no income yet; a large sum must be spent upfront, which is simply unaffordable for an average family. Those with some talent may enter the provincial team, and with further talent, the national team, but even the provincial and national teams do not have abundant resources to support you. This is the honest truth.

"That is to say." Director Ding echoed.

Director Ding glanced at the television screen and happened to see a bloodied person being carried off the plane, a sight that was utterly distressing

Lu Sheng put away the money and continued writing the unfinished essay. However, her mother read it aloud with great interest: "I have a dream. I want to be a tennis player, like Nan Feng, to bring glory to the country..." Upon reaching this point, she shook her head, as if she had seen a great joke, "Hehe, bring glory to the country, just you? What is Nan Feng anyway? I am still making a fortune!"

Lu Sheng was originally doing her homework when she heard a clattering noise. Her shoulders tensed up, and she turned her head to glance at the iron box, pretending to be indifferent, and calmly replied, "It's mine"

Principal Wei felt as if his worldview had been refreshed

This is not about poaching talent; it is about our own corner of the wall sprouting legs and running away. Principal Wei felt slapped in the face and was somewhat displeased. "Can Tianqing Sports School produce one Nan Feng, and can they produce a second? These parents don't even think for themselves; they just follow the trend without considering their children! Our coach teaches only four students at a time; can Tianqing Sports School compare? Can a coach manage over a dozen children effectively?"

In the evening, while Lu Sheng was doing homework, his mother returned home

The south wind is in Paris, and in the next few days, it will fly to Dubai to prepare for the competition