Chapter 6
"... ... That is acceptable." Yu Run's voice lowered slightly as he agreed
Raising an eyebrow, the words spoken were somewhat provocative: "The way you are looking at me, I might misunderstand."
A layer of ice packs for cold compresses filled the refrigerator, and Kong Anhuai frowned slightly as he took one.
Kong Anhuai did not allow him to change the subject this time
It is a wood carving
"It can relieve pain." Yu Run placed the ice pack on the index and middle fingers of his right hand, letting out a hiss.
"It's nothing, I just came to take a look at you. Here is my business card. You all continue your conversation. If you suddenly want to take a photo after you're done, just call me; I'll be right at the door." Miss Li quickly handed over her business card and swiftly exited, winking at Kong Anhuai and pointing to her lips before leaving.
... ...
"Why do you like rock climbing?" Kong Anhuai remembered that he had asked him this question seven years ago
Hello, hello, I am Li Hong. I forced her to bring me here because I just wanted to see you and ask if you would be willing to take a photo. Miss Li quickly extended her hand, introduced herself, and explained her purpose, speaking so rapidly that Kong Anhuai, who was listening nearby, could hardly catch his breath
Kong Anhuai sighed slightly, picked up the phone, and said, "Hello?"
Yu Run wiped the sweat from his hands with a towel and shook hands with Miss Li. After glancing at Kong Anhuai, he turned to Miss Li, a sincere smile on his lips, and said: "I apologize, but Kong Anhuai and I have some private matters to discuss"
Kong Anhuai held the telescope that Miss Li had shared with her, and in that moment, even breathing seemed to come to a halt
Mr. Bai Tou is very humorous, giving Kong Anhuai a look that everyone understands
She was so excited that her eyes almost sparkled with green light, gripping Kong Anhuai's hand even tighter, like 502 glue.
What was going on with Li Hong just now? Yu Run changed the subject, avoiding Kong Anhuai's gaze for the first time since their reunion
That expression reminded Kong Anhuai of Yu Run from seven years ago
Kong Anhuai anxiously pressed his lips together
She asked a question that should have been posed on the day of their reunion: "Have you been well these past few years?"
Miss Li leaned in closer and saw at a glance that the caller ID on the phone displayed the name Yu Run
In such a state of sweating profusely and exerting all her strength, she seemed unable to find a more fitting adjective than exhilarating.
The color that captivates men! She silently repeated it with her lips.
"Have you and your sister reconnected?" Kong Anhuai, having finished studying the wood carving, turned around just in time to see Yu Run drop the ice pack and prepare to drink water
In addition to the flamboyant climbing points, several amateur climbers were halted from their ascent right at the beginning due to exceeding the route boundaries or using prohibited anchors
The color that captivates men! Miss Li's gaze was filled with determination as she patted the bewildered Kong Anhuai, akin to a warrior severing his own wrist
Moreover, aside from rock climbing, I have not been doing well. Yu Run stared at Kong Anhuai without blinking, his face still marked with sweat, and his eyes glistening with moisture. "Not well at all."
But he is clearly not left-handed
Then, based on the number of completed climbing routes, the total number of ascents for the above routes will be used to calculate the points awarded according to the weight of the scores.
He then expressionlessly clamped the bottle with his legs to secure it, and with a gentle twist of his left hand, the cap opened. He skillfully bit the bottle with his mouth and took a sip of water
"There is a stamp on the back of the ticket I gave you. Show that stamp to the staff, and they will take you to the athletes' lounge." Yu Run's voice was still breathless. After explaining, he seemed worried that Kong Anhuai would find an excuse to refuse, so he added, "If I don't hand over what I have to Yu Ze, she will kill me"
Yu Run suddenly smiled
When Yu Run and the Russian competitor reached the fifth line, Miss Li let out a sigh of relief, shook Kong Anhuai's hand, and tears glistened in her eyes: "We won, we won"
The pivot points for the reward points are particularly precarious, and coupled with the organizers' deliberate efforts to generate buzz, some of the twisting and turning postures are simply beyond Kong Anhuai's imagination
She looked at Yu Run hanging on the rock wall, her hair roots and brow glistening with sweat, her face flushed red. She concentrated her body's support on her left hand, then clenched her right fist at her side, furrowing her brow and taking a deep breath.
This is her first time watching a bouldering competition, and apart from the crash pads beneath the climbing wall, the athletes have no other protection
Yu Run smiled slightly at the corners of his mouth and then nodded: "I have two weeks left on my contract with the club. After I regain my freedom, the rights to the photographs will belong to me."
"I will be there soon." Kong Anhuai did not hesitate for even a second, as a madman with bulging eyes was right beside her. If she dared to say she would not go, the one who would be killed immediately would be her.
Believing in his skills is one aspect, but when the person who appears to be firmly clinging to the rock wall is the younger brother of a friend you have known for many years, who feels like family, that sense of heartache is an entirely different matter
The final round consists of a total of six routes, each featuring rock walls measuring 3 to 5 meters in height, with no more than ten handholds per route. The climbing time for each route is 6 minutes. Prior to the competition, athletes will be given individual observation time for the routes. Timing begins when the athlete's entire body leaves the ground, and the climb is deemed successful when the athlete grips the finishing hold with both hands and the judge confirms it as OK.
The remaining speed and difficulty of the rock climbing, Yu Run did not participate, and Kong Anhuai's phone rang five minutes after Yu Run exited.
Seeing Yu Run's expression suddenly become difficult to understand, Kong Anhuai added unnecessarily, "I am just concerned from the standpoint of a... friend."
Photographer, I want to take your picture, but communication with the club is quite difficult. " Kong Anhuai paused, " Her husband is an interior designer. If you agree to take the photos, it will be much smoother for us to have her husband design the guesthouse.
Not a single glance was cast towards the audience.
Yu Run's breathing was still heavy, and his entire body was drenched in sweat. In such a lounge, he became very prominent, and this prominence instinctively made Kong Anhuai begin to be on guard
Then, wiping away the large beads of sweat that continued to drip down, he stood up and looked towards Kong Anhuai
Before Kong Anhuai hung up the phone, he heard Miss Li raise her arm and shout "Long live!" He shook slightly and cast a complex glance at the elderly gentleman who had been left aside.
Yu Run did not miss any of the four reward points on the front lines, while the Russian athlete missed three. The difficulty will increase from here, making it less likely to earn reward points, so there is basically no suspense left in this competition. Ms. Li breathed a sigh of relief, saying, "This retirement match is quite unpleasant, but the competition itself is still very exciting.
A moment of silence
And today, in this not very large, unadorned, and even stuffy environment, she suddenly began to understand the meaning of the word "indulgence"
Then, agile as a monkey, he began to tumble and leap.
Is ice compress useful? Kong Anhuai handed a softer ice pack to Yu Run
Among the twelve participants in the final of this competition, aside from Yu Run and another Russian contestant, all others are amateur players. The difficulty of 5.13c, which was mocked by Miss Li, is also a considerable barrier that is not easily overcome by amateur players
However, Yu Ze did not let a single point go by
Feeling inexplicably better, Kong Anhuai took Miss Li to the athlete's lounge. Miss Li excitedly touched up her lipstick and then casually applied a bit on Kong Anhuai as well
The rules of bouldering competitions are quite simple, and even a layperson like Kong Anhuai can understand them
Kong Anhuai was wholeheartedly eager to escape from this enclosed lounge as quickly as possible
There was an incident where a phenomenon almost fell from an altitude of about 3 meters above the ground
The competition unfolded as Miss Li had predicted, with Yu Run only pulling down one reward point on six lines, while the Russian competitor managed five. Despite both successfully reaching the top, Yu Run's score was notably higher.
What do you have to bring to your sister? Having completed one task, only the last one remains
Yu Run lowered his head to continue wiping the sweat, while Kong Anhuai caught a glimpse of his right hand fingers curled unnaturally, with the fingertip of the index finger swollen and red
Looking at the style of the wood carving, it indeed resembles the work that Yu Ze would have made for Yu Run
The new mineral water bottle, he instinctively held the bottle with his left hand and twisted the cap with his right hand, but the cap remained unmoved, while his face turned pale from the pain.
Is this a new injury or an old one? Thanks to Yu Ze's incessant murmuring, Kong Anhuai probably knows which parts of rock climbers are most prone to injury. The fingers are definitely a major disaster area. Just now during the competition, she noticed that Yu Ze used his right hand with much less force.
"Who the hell wants to be friends with you?" Seven years later, Yu Run cursed for the first time after their reunion
So when two women wearing "man-killing" lipstick stood in front of Yu Run, he was stunned for two seconds
Kong Anhuai sighed; she had previously suspected that Yu Run had merely used the excuse of having her come over to retrieve something.
"Because it's thrilling." That was Yu Run's response
"Yu Run has truly never let us down." The two young girls behind Kong Anhuai also had red-rimmed eyes
Kong Anhuai let out a sigh of relief, his palm was drenched in sweat from clenching his fist for so long
Kong Anhuai tucked the loose strands of hair from her forehead behind her ear, her eyes looking elsewhere: "What your sister said, you must help with this."
It is truly a fan... Kong Anhuai is somewhat amusing
This is what it means to agree, Kong Anhuai let out a sigh of relief
In the audience area, Kong Anhuai discovered that Miss Li was an unequivocal rock climbing enthusiast. She was articulate in her analysis of the competition, sometimes even more detailed than the commentators, using a plethora of sophisticated terminology that made Kong Anhuai's scalp tingle.
Finally, I looked up and saw Kong Anhuai staring blankly at him
As the competition reached its conclusion, it essentially became a back-and-forth between Yu Run and the Russian competitor
Yu Run pointed with his chin at a paper bag that was half a person tall, placed in the corner
Kong Anhuai has always been perplexed, even attributing this response to Yu Run's youthful rebellion
Yu Run paused for a moment and glanced at Kong Anhuai
"Please get me an ice pack," Yu Run said, noticing Kong Anhuai staring at his fingers, and pointed to the refrigerator in the lounge.
Yu Run seemed taken aback that Kong Anhuai would agree so quickly, pausing for a moment
Such focus, however, provoked continuous screams from the audience, as everyone shook off the irritation caused by the organizers' previous actions. The fans also began to cheer in unison, and the competition finally started to resemble a true contest
Kong Anhuai watched as this fellow nonsensically retreated, even thoughtfully helping them close the door
Six bouldering routes, in this small and stuffy indoor environment, the calories burned are extremely alarming, and Yu Run's bronze-colored skin gradually took on a bright red hue, as he repeatedly applied magnesium powder on his hands to enhance grip and friction
He was very focused during the competition. In contrast to the Russian competitors who were more expressive and occasionally blew kisses to the audience, his movements were minimal. During breaks in the route, he simply lowered his head to drink water, and at the beginning, he only looked at the rock wall
"Yu Run, may I bring more people?" Kong Anhuai hesitated for a moment, then saw Miss Li beside him quickly flush with embarrassment.