My Soulmate is A Libero
Thanks to the DJ’s influence, this year’s World Club Championship had garnered a lot more attention. Initially, the focus was mainly on the Beluga Club and the Russian players, and indeed, in Qin Chunxiao’s memory, the Beluga Club was the champion of this year’s World Club Championship.
However, this time, the attention expanded to include the Hamster Club, all because that troublemaking DJ played the theme song from “Shining Sword” before the Hamster’s match!
Chinese fans joked around, feeling that the song would have boosted morale more if it had been played during the match against the Fugu Club (Japan). Yet, it would have put the Hamster’s Chinese foreign player, You Ziyu, in an awkward position. In the end, the consensus was that the DJ showed some mercy. Otherwise, You Ziyu might had play his best, and not giving his all would go against a player’s professional integrity. It was a dilemma for both sides.
This was probably why the organizers only removed the DJ instead of dragging him out forcibly. That guy at least considered that foreign players might sometimes find it difficult.
From Qin Chunxiao’s understanding of You Ziyu, his research on Japanese players was already quite in-depth. This made it easy for the Chinese men’s volleyball team to play against Japan, solidifying their position as the Asian powerhouse. This also meant that You Ziyu playing in the Japanese league had a purpose.
As a form of repayment, since the Fugu Club helped You Ziyu study the Japanese team’s playing style and offered him a high salary, You Ziyu was also dedicated when playing matches for them. However, he only renewed his contract with the Fugu Club for one more year. Qin Chunxiao learned from You Ziyu’s gossip last night that this guy has been reviewing his English recently, preparing to join the Beef Burger Club next year to earn some extra cash.
After making it to the World Club Championship, You Ziyu had been exchanging meaningful looks with the Beef Burger Club’s coach. It was said that Newton successfully convinced Liulou, a famous Chinese restaurant, to sponsor the Beef Burger Club as well. The two of them are planning to go to the Beef Burger Club next year to earn money and, by the way, thoroughly analyze the US team.
Well, Newton was playing a spy game in the world of volleyball!
Upon learning about this, Qin Chunxiao was shocked, “In terms of knowing various foreign languages, aren’t I the best on the team? I even know Portuguese. Why haven’t I heard him mention sending me to transfer to Brazil?”
You Ziyu scratched his head, “Maybe it’s because he thinks you, as the defensive core, only need to endure beatings from many powerful attackers to level up.”
Studying tactics couldn’t hinder athletes from leveling up. You Ziyu couldn’t improve much more in Japan, so sending him to the Beef Burger Club in the USA would expose him to a more competitive environment.
As for the Russian Super League, it was already known as one of the top three training grounds for men’s volleyball worldwide. The Hamster Club had plenty of money, good teammates, and opportunities. Xiaoqin often gets to play against strong opponents at the Hamster Club, under the guidance of a great coach like Nikolai. There was really no need for him to go elsewhere.
More importantly, You Ziyu was the hidden strongest scholar in the men’s national volleyball team. He managed to balance both studies and volleyball, consistently ranking among the top in his class. He was an incredibly unique person. His role as a volleyball spy didn’t hinder his studies.
Meanwhile, Xiaoqin was already in his senior year of high school. He couldn’t afford any delays.
Qin Chunxiao: …Thank you, Coach Newton, for caring about my academic performance.
Due to their interest in top-tier international teams, the Fugu Club didn’t rush to leave after being eliminated in the quarterfinals. Instead, they stayed to watch the semifinals, intending to learn some advanced tactics and figure out how to counter the monsters from the top four teams.
You Ziyu also stayed back, cheering on his two teammates, Misha Rat and Erleng Rat.
The four semifinal teams were the Beluga Club, the Hamster Club, the Quinn Club, and the Lynx Club.
Among them, the Lynx Club was visibly exhausted. If their coach didn’t make a substitution soon, they would probably be eliminated in the semifinals.
Based on Qin Chunxiao’s observation of Paul, teaching that old man to be flexible was probably more difficult than making Bai Ming a non-scumbag.
As for the Quinn Club, a powerhouse in the Brazilian league, they were essentially newcomers to the international stage. In previous years, the South American slot in the World Club Championship was filled by another Brazilian team, and occasionally an Argentine club. However, this year, two Argentine clubs had labor disputes, causing the players to lose focus and passion for the game. Additionally, the star player of the other strong Brazilian club, Caique, suffered a serious injury. That was why the Quinn Club made it to the World Club Championship this year.
In other words, the South American region, which was usually strong, didn’t send their theoretically strongest teams this year. Consequently, the two Russian teams ended up being the strongest due to their current form.
This discussion became the hot topic among volleyball fans worldwide.
Largest Volleyball English Forum:
Pier: Seriously, don’t you guys find the Russian team unbelievably strong during this Tokyo Olympics cycle? The Brazilian team is in a transition phase, and if they don’t transition smoothly, the Russian team might win the gold medal in men’s volleyball in Tokyo.
Toy: I think the Chinese team is also very strong. Don’t judge them solely based on this year’s World Club Championship qualification; they have several impressive players competing in the tournament.
BABALA: If you’re talking about Misha, I believe he might become a regular in the World Club Championship. You know, every player has their ideal lineup, and Misha is my absolute irreplaceable libero in that lineup.
Interview from the International Volleyball Federation’s affiliated magazine “Volleyball,” Part Two:
Vice President Randolph: I believe the commercial value of volleyball has been continuously rising. We have many talented players, and the intensity of competition has been increasing. Of course, we also focus on adjusting the rules of the game, hoping to present better matches.
What? My favorite player? As a member of the Federation, I cannot show favoritism towards anyone. Of course, of course, my favorite coach is without a doubt Paul. After all, I was his player when I was active.
Later, according to a little insider information, Vice President Randolph admitted during a gathering with friends that his favorite player in Europe is Sebastian. This is because Sebastian is Paul’s disciple, belonging to the same school of coaching. This has led him to favor this Polish beast, while his favorite player in the Asian region is Misha because of his dynamic playing style.
Unbeknownst to him, Qin Chunxiao had already become a volleyball star. Although he hadn’t fully realized this, anyone who followed men’s volleyball knew his name.
He was universally recognized as the most promising young libero of the new generation. Despite often being thrown into the receiving position by his coach, his all-out dives to save the ball, numerous times rescuing the team in critical moments, had made him one of the best team leaders in today’s volleyball world.
Amid great anticipation, the Hamster Club faced the Beluga Club in their second major battle.
In the World Club Championship semifinals, it was Hamster versus Beluga. The winner would qualify to compete for the championship, and even if they fall short, they would still return home with a medal.
For the Beluga Club, having defeated their strongest rival ENEL, the biggest obstacle to the championship had already been removed. As long as they could defeat their arch-rivals, the Hamster Club, the gold medal would be within their reach. After several years of winning the silver medal in the World Club Championship, this was an honor they deeply desired.
As for the Hamster Club, after defeating the Beluga, they had a chance against either the Quinn Club or the Lynx Club. These opportunities put them closer to the gold medal than they had been in recent years.
At this point, any ambitious team would do everything not to lose. So, on the day of the match, the atmosphere in the arena became extremely intense.
Once again, Qin Chunxiao found himself in the receiving position, wearing the same white jersey as his teammates.
After a series of high-intensity matches, he wasn’t sure about his condition.
Qin Chunxiao had to go to the restroom to wash his face.
Cold water splashed onto his face, wetting his eyelashes. Droplets of water hung at the tips of his lashes, uncertain whether to fall or not. Looking at his reflection in the mirror, his face appeared even more youthful than it did in 2023.
He was still quite slim, lacking in muscle mass and stamina. He was inadequate in many aspects. His left wrist felt a bit sore, and the skin under his arm guard was no longer as swollen, but there were still scars—a remnant from the aftermath of playing with Barbeque Club.
“Are you here?”
Lu Xuandong walked in, and Qin Chunxiao’s expression changed before he smiled, “Yes, just adjusting before the match. Why are you here?”
This was the players’ designated restroom, and usually, there weren’t many people here right before a match.
Lu Xuandong: “Lingzi asked me to come.”
Qin Chunxiao: “Oh.” He knew it.
Lu Xuandong: “Based on my life experience, being a bit more relaxed usually helps bring out good performance in important situations.”
Qin Chunxiao nodded, “I agree with that.”
Lu Xuandong: “So, do you want to relax a bit? As your closest friend, I offer free service.”
The tall former male star tentatively extended his hands. Seeing Qin Chunxiao didn’t resist, he slowly placed his hands on his forehead. The four fingers of both hands gently held his cheeks, and his thumbs lightly scraped his forehead and brow.
It felt somewhat comfortable. Qin Chunxiao squinted his eyes, tilting his head back, allowing Lu Xuandong to help him massage. Seeing his expression, Lu Xuandong remembered something else.
It’s said that some pet owners massage their dogs in a similar way, gently holding the dog’s face and using their thumbs to scrape the bridge of the dog’s nose with the right amount of pressure. They also massage the inner corners of the dog’s eyes to clear their tear ducts, followed by massaging the center of the forehead to soothe emotions and reduce the chances of the dog wrecking things at home.
The same principle should apply to wolves, right?
Qin Chunxiao’s expression relaxed a bit. He liked the feeling of being lightly scraped on both sides of his nasal bone. It felt like his breath was being cleared, even though even the cold Siberian weather couldn’t give him sinusitis, and he rarely had a stuffy nose.
They were very close, and their breaths seemed to blend together.
Lu Xuandong had originally come over out of concern for Qin Chunxiao’s condition. It was probably due to their connection as soulmates, or perhaps because they were already quite familiar with each other. He somehow felt that the seemingly calm and composed Xiao Qin was actually nervous and under more pressure than usual. But now he had a bit of a selfish thought, because in other circumstances, they wouldn’t be this close.
He was very mindful of maintaining an appropriate distance from Qin Chunxiao. He respected and liked Captain Qin a lot, so he was even more cautious, not wanting to do anything that might be seen as unpleasant.
As Qin Chunxiao opened his eyes, Lu Xuandong rarely got to be this close to look into Qin Chunxiao’s eyes, even seeing the patterns in his irises.
Lu Xuandong’s eyesight was average. After entering the London School of Economics and Political Science, due to the demands of studying and juggling philosophical debates, entrepreneurial endeavors, and other matters, he now needed glasses for distant vision. The doctor even mentioned that he had a slight astigmatism. When it came to looking at things far away, he could only think about Qin Chunxiao’s eyes and mutter, “Wow, his eyes shine like gemstones.”
Qin Chunxiao’s eyes had a somewhat melancholic charm, which was quite captivating. Moreover, Qin’s eyes were renowned for their beauty.
Growing up in Guangdong Province, where there were many people who believed in metaphysics, and being part of the entertainment industry himself, Lu Xuandong had heard some things. For instance, someone with a melancholic charm tends to be competitive, intelligent, prone to rebellion, and possess a strong sense of self-awareness.
People with such personalities tend to be stubborn and push themselves hard.
Lu Xuandong asked earnestly, “Do you remember what you promised me before?”
He suddenly blurted this out, and Qin Chunxiao instantly understood what he meant.
“Try to protect of yourself as much as possible so don’t get hurt.”
Qin Chunxiao twisted his left wrist and chuckled, “Don’t worry, I’m not at the point of needing to be sealed yet.”
And his opponent definitely had players who needed to be sealed.
In competitive sports, he didn’t need to be completely healthy; he just needed to be healthier than his competitors to gain an advantage.
When Qin Chunxiao returned to the arena, he noticed that the team’s atmosphere seemed to have lightened up. He curiously asked, “What happened? You all seem much more relaxed.”
The Hamster team members looked at him with expressions that were hard to put into words.
Anton: “You really don’t feel it?”
Qin Chunxiao: “Feel what?”
Nikolai coughed and handed them water bottles, “Here, drink water, and if anyone needs to use the restroom, go quickly. Don’t crowd around.”
#Regarding the incident when the emotions of the second-in-command and team dad were off, the whole club was on edge#
#Surprisingly, the influential power of the dad in question on his own low-pressure system is totally unaware#
Qin Chunxiao was the kind of foundational player who played a central role on both offense and defense, no matter which position he was in. He always occupied a crucial position, and during critical moments, he could bear a heavy load. He was also a stabilizing presence for his teammates’ emotions. Therefore, if his state of mind was tense, outsiders might not notice, but his teammates would definitely be affected.
Unfortunately, the schedule of the World Club Championship was too tight, which caused Qin Chunxiao’s mental state to become increasingly strained. Coincidentally, he had a strong adaptability and resilience to such tense states, and he had maintained it all along. He hadn’t even realized that he had become too tightly wound. As a result, others were feeling quite anxious under the high pressure.
Playing the game while being tense was certainly possible, but if conditions allow, they still prefer to play relaxedly. Otherwise, they always felt like making a mistake would be letting down their team dad.
Fortunately, after Qin Chunxiao went to the restroom and came back, he was much more relaxed.
Nikolai secretly said to Yashenka, “Was Misha so nervous that he got constipated?”
Yashenka replied solemnly, “It’s quite possible. Even the healthiest person can have their psychological state affect their digestive system.”
In reality… Qin Chunxiao had never experienced constipation. This was just like how he could eat contaminated dumplings that could cause his parents and sister to be hospitalized, and yet he could continue to jump around and help his family with the hospitalization process without experiencing any symptoms of stomach upset.
He was so unbelievably healthy that doctors who knew his situation even thought about requesting a blood sample from him for research. However, Qin’s father didn’t agree and said that they would decide whether or not to provide that blood sample when the child comes of age.
Thanks to Qin Chunxiao’s influence, the Siberian Hamsters were too occupied with pondering their team dad’s emotions. As a result, their perception of the pressure of the match wasn’t as high, and even the psychological burden wasn’t heavy. After Qin Chunxiao regulated his own emotions, the hamsters on the field also played with remarkable freedom.
Once the match began, the Hamsters unexpectedly won the first set with their agile tactics and active defense!
My Soulmate is A Libero
Thanks to the DJ’s influence, this year’s World Club Championship had garnered a lot more attention. Initially, the focus was mainly on the Beluga Club and the Russian players, and indeed, in Qin Chunxiao’s memory, the Beluga Club was the champion of this year’s World Club Championship.
However, this time, the attention expanded to include the Hamster Club, all because that troublemaking DJ played the theme song from “Shining Sword” before the Hamster’s match!
Chinese fans joked around, feeling that the song would have boosted morale more if it had been played during the match against the Fugu Club (Japan). Yet, it would have put the Hamster’s Chinese foreign player, You Ziyu, in an awkward position. In the end, the consensus was that the DJ showed some mercy. Otherwise, You Ziyu might had play his best, and not giving his all would go against a player’s professional integrity. It was a dilemma for both sides.
This was probably why the organizers only removed the DJ instead of dragging him out forcibly. That guy at least considered that foreign players might sometimes find it difficult.
From Qin Chunxiao’s understanding of You Ziyu, his research on Japanese players was already quite in-depth. This made it easy for the Chinese men’s volleyball team to play against Japan, solidifying their position as the Asian powerhouse. This also meant that You Ziyu playing in the Japanese league had a purpose.
As a form of repayment, since the Fugu Club helped You Ziyu study the Japanese team’s playing style and offered him a high salary, You Ziyu was also dedicated when playing matches for them. However, he only renewed his contract with the Fugu Club for one more year. Qin Chunxiao learned from You Ziyu’s gossip last night that this guy has been reviewing his English recently, preparing to join the Beef Burger Club next year to earn some extra cash.
After making it to the World Club Championship, You Ziyu had been exchanging meaningful looks with the Beef Burger Club’s coach. It was said that Newton successfully convinced Liulou, a famous Chinese restaurant, to sponsor the Beef Burger Club as well. The two of them are planning to go to the Beef Burger Club next year to earn money and, by the way, thoroughly analyze the US team.
Well, Newton was playing a spy game in the world of volleyball!
Upon learning about this, Qin Chunxiao was shocked, “In terms of knowing various foreign languages, aren’t I the best on the team? I even know Portuguese. Why haven’t I heard him mention sending me to transfer to Brazil?”
You Ziyu scratched his head, “Maybe it’s because he thinks you, as the defensive core, only need to endure beatings from many powerful attackers to level up.”
Studying tactics couldn’t hinder athletes from leveling up. You Ziyu couldn’t improve much more in Japan, so sending him to the Beef Burger Club in the USA would expose him to a more competitive environment.
As for the Russian Super League, it was already known as one of the top three training grounds for men’s volleyball worldwide. The Hamster Club had plenty of money, good teammates, and opportunities. Xiaoqin often gets to play against strong opponents at the Hamster Club, under the guidance of a great coach like Nikolai. There was really no need for him to go elsewhere.
More importantly, You Ziyu was the hidden strongest scholar in the men’s national volleyball team. He managed to balance both studies and volleyball, consistently ranking among the top in his class. He was an incredibly unique person. His role as a volleyball spy didn’t hinder his studies.
Meanwhile, Xiaoqin was already in his senior year of high school. He couldn’t afford any delays.
Qin Chunxiao: …Thank you, Coach Newton, for caring about my academic performance.
Due to their interest in top-tier international teams, the Fugu Club didn’t rush to leave after being eliminated in the quarterfinals. Instead, they stayed to watch the semifinals, intending to learn some advanced tactics and figure out how to counter the monsters from the top four teams.
You Ziyu also stayed back, cheering on his two teammates, Misha Rat and Erleng Rat.
The four semifinal teams were the Beluga Club, the Hamster Club, the Quinn Club, and the Lynx Club.
Among them, the Lynx Club was visibly exhausted. If their coach didn’t make a substitution soon, they would probably be eliminated in the semifinals.
Based on Qin Chunxiao’s observation of Paul, teaching that old man to be flexible was probably more difficult than making Bai Ming a non-scumbag.
As for the Quinn Club, a powerhouse in the Brazilian league, they were essentially newcomers to the international stage. In previous years, the South American slot in the World Club Championship was filled by another Brazilian team, and occasionally an Argentine club. However, this year, two Argentine clubs had labor disputes, causing the players to lose focus and passion for the game. Additionally, the star player of the other strong Brazilian club, Caique, suffered a serious injury. That was why the Quinn Club made it to the World Club Championship this year.
In other words, the South American region, which was usually strong, didn’t send their theoretically strongest teams this year. Consequently, the two Russian teams ended up being the strongest due to their current form.
This discussion became the hot topic among volleyball fans worldwide.
Largest Volleyball English Forum:
Pier: Seriously, don’t you guys find the Russian team unbelievably strong during this Tokyo Olympics cycle? The Brazilian team is in a transition phase, and if they don’t transition smoothly, the Russian team might win the gold medal in men’s volleyball in Tokyo.
Toy: I think the Chinese team is also very strong. Don’t judge them solely based on this year’s World Club Championship qualification; they have several impressive players competing in the tournament.
BABALA: If you’re talking about Misha, I believe he might become a regular in the World Club Championship. You know, every player has their ideal lineup, and Misha is my absolute irreplaceable libero in that lineup.
Interview from the International Volleyball Federation’s affiliated magazine “Volleyball,” Part Two:
Vice President Randolph: I believe the commercial value of volleyball has been continuously rising. We have many talented players, and the intensity of competition has been increasing. Of course, we also focus on adjusting the rules of the game, hoping to present better matches.
What? My favorite player? As a member of the Federation, I cannot show favoritism towards anyone. Of course, of course, my favorite coach is without a doubt Paul. After all, I was his player when I was active.
Later, according to a little insider information, Vice President Randolph admitted during a gathering with friends that his favorite player in Europe is Sebastian. This is because Sebastian is Paul’s disciple, belonging to the same school of coaching. This has led him to favor this Polish beast, while his favorite player in the Asian region is Misha because of his dynamic playing style.
Unbeknownst to him, Qin Chunxiao had already become a volleyball star. Although he hadn’t fully realized this, anyone who followed men’s volleyball knew his name.
He was universally recognized as the most promising young libero of the new generation. Despite often being thrown into the receiving position by his coach, his all-out dives to save the ball, numerous times rescuing the team in critical moments, had made him one of the best team leaders in today’s volleyball world.
Amid great anticipation, the Hamster Club faced the Beluga Club in their second major battle.
In the World Club Championship semifinals, it was Hamster versus Beluga. The winner would qualify to compete for the championship, and even if they fall short, they would still return home with a medal.
For the Beluga Club, having defeated their strongest rival ENEL, the biggest obstacle to the championship had already been removed. As long as they could defeat their arch-rivals, the Hamster Club, the gold medal would be within their reach. After several years of winning the silver medal in the World Club Championship, this was an honor they deeply desired.
As for the Hamster Club, after defeating the Beluga, they had a chance against either the Quinn Club or the Lynx Club. These opportunities put them closer to the gold medal than they had been in recent years.
At this point, any ambitious team would do everything not to lose. So, on the day of the match, the atmosphere in the arena became extremely intense.
Once again, Qin Chunxiao found himself in the receiving position, wearing the same white jersey as his teammates.
After a series of high-intensity matches, he wasn’t sure about his condition.
Qin Chunxiao had to go to the restroom to wash his face.
Cold water splashed onto his face, wetting his eyelashes. Droplets of water hung at the tips of his lashes, uncertain whether to fall or not. Looking at his reflection in the mirror, his face appeared even more youthful than it did in 2023.
He was still quite slim, lacking in muscle mass and stamina. He was inadequate in many aspects. His left wrist felt a bit sore, and the skin under his arm guard was no longer as swollen, but there were still scars—a remnant from the aftermath of playing with Barbeque Club.
“Are you here?”
Lu Xuandong walked in, and Qin Chunxiao’s expression changed before he smiled, “Yes, just adjusting before the match. Why are you here?”
This was the players’ designated restroom, and usually, there weren’t many people here right before a match.
Lu Xuandong: “Lingzi asked me to come.”
Qin Chunxiao: “Oh.” He knew it.
Lu Xuandong: “Based on my life experience, being a bit more relaxed usually helps bring out good performance in important situations.”
Qin Chunxiao nodded, “I agree with that.”
Lu Xuandong: “So, do you want to relax a bit? As your closest friend, I offer free service.”
The tall former male star tentatively extended his hands. Seeing Qin Chunxiao didn’t resist, he slowly placed his hands on his forehead. The four fingers of both hands gently held his cheeks, and his thumbs lightly scraped his forehead and brow.
It felt somewhat comfortable. Qin Chunxiao squinted his eyes, tilting his head back, allowing Lu Xuandong to help him massage. Seeing his expression, Lu Xuandong remembered something else.
It’s said that some pet owners massage their dogs in a similar way, gently holding the dog’s face and using their thumbs to scrape the bridge of the dog’s nose with the right amount of pressure. They also massage the inner corners of the dog’s eyes to clear their tear ducts, followed by massaging the center of the forehead to soothe emotions and reduce the chances of the dog wrecking things at home.
The same principle should apply to wolves, right?
Qin Chunxiao’s expression relaxed a bit. He liked the feeling of being lightly scraped on both sides of his nasal bone. It felt like his breath was being cleared, even though even the cold Siberian weather couldn’t give him sinusitis, and he rarely had a stuffy nose.
They were very close, and their breaths seemed to blend together.
Lu Xuandong had originally come over out of concern for Qin Chunxiao’s condition. It was probably due to their connection as soulmates, or perhaps because they were already quite familiar with each other. He somehow felt that the seemingly calm and composed Xiao Qin was actually nervous and under more pressure than usual. But now he had a bit of a selfish thought, because in other circumstances, they wouldn’t be this close.
He was very mindful of maintaining an appropriate distance from Qin Chunxiao. He respected and liked Captain Qin a lot, so he was even more cautious, not wanting to do anything that might be seen as unpleasant.
As Qin Chunxiao opened his eyes, Lu Xuandong rarely got to be this close to look into Qin Chunxiao’s eyes, even seeing the patterns in his irises.
Lu Xuandong’s eyesight was average. After entering the London School of Economics and Political Science, due to the demands of studying and juggling philosophical debates, entrepreneurial endeavors, and other matters, he now needed glasses for distant vision. The doctor even mentioned that he had a slight astigmatism. When it came to looking at things far away, he could only think about Qin Chunxiao’s eyes and mutter, “Wow, his eyes shine like gemstones.”
Qin Chunxiao’s eyes had a somewhat melancholic charm, which was quite captivating. Moreover, Qin’s eyes were renowned for their beauty.
Growing up in Guangdong Province, where there were many people who believed in metaphysics, and being part of the entertainment industry himself, Lu Xuandong had heard some things. For instance, someone with a melancholic charm tends to be competitive, intelligent, prone to rebellion, and possess a strong sense of self-awareness.
People with such personalities tend to be stubborn and push themselves hard.
Lu Xuandong asked earnestly, “Do you remember what you promised me before?”
He suddenly blurted this out, and Qin Chunxiao instantly understood what he meant.
“Try to protect of yourself as much as possible so don’t get hurt.”
Qin Chunxiao twisted his left wrist and chuckled, “Don’t worry, I’m not at the point of needing to be sealed yet.”
And his opponent definitely had players who needed to be sealed.
In competitive sports, he didn’t need to be completely healthy; he just needed to be healthier than his competitors to gain an advantage.
When Qin Chunxiao returned to the arena, he noticed that the team’s atmosphere seemed to have lightened up. He curiously asked, “What happened? You all seem much more relaxed.”
The Hamster team members looked at him with expressions that were hard to put into words.
Anton: “You really don’t feel it?”
Qin Chunxiao: “Feel what?”
Nikolai coughed and handed them water bottles, “Here, drink water, and if anyone needs to use the restroom, go quickly. Don’t crowd around.”
#Regarding the incident when the emotions of the second-in-command and team dad were off, the whole club was on edge#
#Surprisingly, the influential power of the dad in question on his own low-pressure system is totally unaware#
Qin Chunxiao was the kind of foundational player who played a central role on both offense and defense, no matter which position he was in. He always occupied a crucial position, and during critical moments, he could bear a heavy load. He was also a stabilizing presence for his teammates’ emotions. Therefore, if his state of mind was tense, outsiders might not notice, but his teammates would definitely be affected.
Unfortunately, the schedule of the World Club Championship was too tight, which caused Qin Chunxiao’s mental state to become increasingly strained. Coincidentally, he had a strong adaptability and resilience to such tense states, and he had maintained it all along. He hadn’t even realized that he had become too tightly wound. As a result, others were feeling quite anxious under the high pressure.
Playing the game while being tense was certainly possible, but if conditions allow, they still prefer to play relaxedly. Otherwise, they always felt like making a mistake would be letting down their team dad.
Fortunately, after Qin Chunxiao went to the restroom and came back, he was much more relaxed.
Nikolai secretly said to Yashenka, “Was Misha so nervous that he got constipated?”
Yashenka replied solemnly, “It’s quite possible. Even the healthiest person can have their psychological state affect their digestive system.”
In reality… Qin Chunxiao had never experienced constipation. This was just like how he could eat contaminated dumplings that could cause his parents and sister to be hospitalized, and yet he could continue to jump around and help his family with the hospitalization process without experiencing any symptoms of stomach upset.
He was so unbelievably healthy that doctors who knew his situation even thought about requesting a blood sample from him for research. However, Qin’s father didn’t agree and said that they would decide whether or not to provide that blood sample when the child comes of age.
Thanks to Qin Chunxiao’s influence, the Siberian Hamsters were too occupied with pondering their team dad’s emotions. As a result, their perception of the pressure of the match wasn’t as high, and even the psychological burden wasn’t heavy. After Qin Chunxiao regulated his own emotions, the hamsters on the field also played with remarkable freedom.
Once the match began, the Hamsters unexpectedly won the first set with their agile tactics and active defense!
