My Soulmate is A Libero
Sports reporters were professionals, skilled at setting the tone for their own athletes. However, they had never encountered male volleyball players from China who were so assertive.
Just a few days ago, they lost to Italy, and now they were boldly claiming that they would win. Wake up! You are a bunch of injured and ailing players. Don’t be too headstrong against the Italian team, who might lack divine beasts but could still defeat Brazil and Russia, the only strong team without one!
Wait a minute, it seemed like China’s team could do that too.
Captain Mingming looked like an honest guy, and Xiaoqin who passed by was cute and petite. How could they all talk so tough?
Athletes from other sports, under their coaches’ guidance, generally maintained a relatively humble demeanor in front of the media. However, when observing the social flair of the Chinese men’s volleyball coach, Coach Newton, the reporters found it understandable.
After their confident words, the wounded players returned to the Olympic Village, lying flat on the floor. Newton watched them with a lot of sympathy. “Poor things, they just finished a high-intensity match, and they can’t even sleep on a decent bed. The Olympic Committee is being so unkind.”
The athletes from other sports could handle this, but where would these giants of the men’s volleyball team be willing to lie on cardboard beds? They were all on the floor!
One team doctor couldn’t handle this group of people, so Wang Yan went to the neighboring team to find Yasenka. With Newton and Chang Xiaole and Chang Xiaole’s nursing graduate boyfriend, they finally managed to give everyone a massage.
Qin Chunxiao and Li Ling were taken care of by Yasenka. In the eyes of the Russian team doctor, Misha and Tulengchika were his people, especially Misha. They were considered in-laws.
When Yasenka touched Qin Chunxiao’s shoulder muscles, he paused and increased the pressure. “After the Olympics are over, you need to take a break.”
He didn’t suggest that Qin Chunxiao go to the hospital now and take medical leave because it was the Olympic period, but his meaning was already quite clear.
Qin Chunxiao wasn’t surprised at all. “That’s normal, my shoulder has been hurting during training.”
With their conditions like this, China’s men’s volleyball team still claimed that they would win against Italy tomorrow. They were just holding their breath.
The reason was simple. If they really won the championship but lost to Italy on their way to it, how would others talk about them?
The championship would be seen as a fluke, and Italy would be considered the true king without a crown.
Thinking about that scene, even the gentlest Qiao Mingming had the urge to thoroughly embarrass their opponents, not to mention the rest of his teammates.
On the day of the second match against Italy, Qin Chunxiao pointed at the floor of the Italian team and said, “Today, their floor will definitely not shine as brightly as ours!”
Qiao Mingming added, “I said they won’t win. I said it, and they won’t win!”
Fu Biyang chimed in, “I said their balls won’t get over the net, and they won’t! I said it!”
Wang Chuntian grabbed the rooster by its neck and pulled it aside. “The injured players go over there and be substitutes. You won’t be starting today.”
Kong Duojin walked over with a shy expression. “I’m starting today, hehe.” He waved to his girlfriend in the stands.
Ding Rong said, “Well, Come on.” Er Leng was tired yesterday, so today, Ding Rong served as the starting setter. However, they were all well-coordinated, and apart from stamina and physical fitness, he was not as good as Er Leng. Still, once he got on the court, he could make a big difference.
Lu Xuandong held a small red flag and watched Xiaoqin nervously. In his anticipation, Qin Chunxiao turned around, smiled at him, and then focused on warming up. He didn’t pay any more attention to him.
Lu Yunchen patted his brother’s shoulder. “It’s okay; when I went to watch the Russian match, Yasenka didn’t pay any attention to me either. When I went over after the game, he scolded me for being a nuisance.”
Lu Xuandong said, “You deserve it. Why did you go bother him when he was warming up athletes before the game and massaging them afterward? It was the busiest time for him.”
A good lover should never interfere with their partner’s work.
The camera moved away from the Lu brothers.
“I can’t believe these two are still together. Are they going to chase after the men’s volleyball team until they win the championship?”
“Mainly because Mr. Lu, haha. It seems like his little brother prefers watching the Russian team’s games. He’s always bothering that hot team doctor.”
“That’s the volleyball industry’s top ‘mama’! I heard that people from other sports are starting to look for him now. A proper and official sports arena miracle worker. But if we’re talking about hotness, it has to be our Coach Chang and Pishen.”
“Coach Chang is truly something. The first time I saw that guy, I marveled at how hot he was. He’s the most orthodox handsome man. When I saw him, my bitter tea automatically learned how to fight. As for Pishen’s hotness, it’s a different flavor, like a little chili pepper.
“This ‘heh’ is very witty.”
Even before the game began, the Chinese team won in terms of looks.
The Italian team didn’t pay much attention to these aspects. Their captain, Mattia, was not only the world’s number one setter but also quite good-looking. His commercial value had always been high, and he had made enough money. Now, he felt that the only thing missing in his life was a gold medal.
Since diving was not an Olympic event, his girlfriend, Luma, was watching from the stands. Most foreign sports channels were eager to put the camera on her.
“Oh, Mattia’s soulmate, Luma, is also here. As everyone knows, the rise of the world’s number one setter is inseparable from this lady.”
Mattia generously blew a flying kiss to Luma, but he saw her looking serious with no response. Immediately, Mattia returned to warm up, knowing that if he didn’t play well, he would definitely get scolded by his girlfriend after the match.
Italy won the serve, and their main attacker, Jesus, who had switched nationality from Cuba, held the volleyball and patted it on the ground.
Jesus had explosive jump serves and was a powerful server, earning him the reputation of being one of the most worthwhile naturalized athletes at this Olympics.
Cuban volleyball talent was well-known worldwide. Even before Dominique’s time, there were rumors of a player who could touch the rim of the basketball hoop. No one dared to underestimate Jesus, especially since his coach was the widely recognized strength training master, Lorenzo.
“China’s team must be exhausted.”
With this in mind, Jesus served the ball with force. However, in the next moment, Qin Chunxiao seemed to be a gust of wind at the ball’s destination, and with a quick flick, he sent the ball straight into Ding Rong’s hands.
“An excellent set!”
“Qin Chunxiao’s spatial awareness is amazing.”
“His touch looks good today.”
“Qin Chunxiao gave such a good set that Ding Rong spiked the ball himself. Hahaha.”
Ding Rong was also one of the top four main attackers. If Coach Niu decided to use a super offensive lineup, Ding Rong would be on the list as well.
Although Ding Rong’s touch as a setter didn’t reach the level of Er Leng, who could ignite the whole team, when he decided to go all out, his offensive capability was no less than that of the other main attackers on the team.
For example, during closed training, when he could unleash his abilities as an offensive setter.
Newton lowered his head and said, “Ding Rong will participate in closed training now, and I estimate that Tong, Duojin, and Liu Yuelou will also be going.”
Tong Shulan and Kong Duojin were already inseparable from closed training, and Liuyuelou had significant injury risks.
Wang Yan said, “Mingming and Xiaoji will probably join closed training too.”
Chang Xiaole said, “Xiaozai and Er Leng too.”
Several players’ injuries weren’t just a result of the Olympics; they had started showing signs during training. However, at that time, everyone was busy improving their skills, and no one asked to go to the hospital for treatment, so it was delayed. If the Olympics were postponed by one or two years, Newton would definitely send them all to the doctor.
In general, during the first set of a match, teams would not go all out but instead would probe their opponents’ strengths and weaknesses. However, the Chinese and Italian teams had already faced off in the preliminary round. They knew each other well, and some of them were even club teammates. There was no need for probing. They could go all out from the start.
Because of their previous encounter, Qin Chunxiao paid extra attention to Jesus, effectively reducing his attack efficiency in this match.
The pressure on Jesus immediately increased. Wasn’t Qin Chunxiao like this in the preliminary round?! Although he had an efficiency comparable to Dario’s at that time, it wasn’t as stable as it was now, with zero passing errors and perfect sets every time!
Dario felt even more pressured. “How did he become even more stable? Didn’t Qin Chunxiao have a decisive battle with the Brazilian team yesterday? Why hasn’t his form dropped at all?”
What they probably didn’t know was that Qin Chunxiao didn’t take any painkillers after the game against Brazil, but he took them today. Without feeling any pain, his movements naturally became smoother.
After the game against Brazil, he also had a clearer understanding of the ball. After getting used to the powerful attackers like Caique and Joshua, Italy’s gorilla attackers’ hits didn’t seem that heavy to him.
He instinctively knew how those balls were spinning and how to adjust his movements to remove the spin, just like a river knowing its course from birth, everything was natural.
This almost mystical touch, even Qin Chunxiao himself didn’t know how it came about. However, compared to the first set against Italy, it made everyone see the visible gap between him and Dario.
The battle for the Best Libero seemed to end at this moment.
China’s sudden surge caught Italy off guard, but Mattia wasn’t to be underestimated. He decisively entered a state similar to Tom and Er Leng, activating his teammates’ offensive abilities with his brilliant sets, making this group of already world-class players even more formidable.
However, this time, the Chinese team didn’t have the relaxed attitude they had after securing a spot in the top four in the group stage. They showed unwavering resilience at the net and in the backcourt, staunchly withstanding Italy’s attacks.
In the first set, with incredibly strong defense, China won 25-23!
In the second set, Qiao Mingming went off, and Min Yaoyang came in. Qin Chunxiao remained in his spot, becoming the most significant threat in the eyes of the opponents with his shorter stature.
The already eliminated Brazilian team quickly finished their match against their opponents. Their coach, Mars, opened his phone and saw Qin Chunxiao pushing both hands upward. Then, when everyone was alert, wondering whether Ding Rong, who was supposed to be the setter, would set or attack, Qin Chunxiao’s push from the ground landed the ball on the Italian team’s floor.
Although the libero’s role was primarily for defense, Qin Chunxiao’s bold offensive nature during crucial moments had earned Mars’ admiration.
He sighed, “In the next cycle, I need to cultivate a libero like him.”
The intensity of men’s volleyball would only increase. If the defense didn’t keep up, it would be like a barrel with a missing stave, limiting how much water it could hold.
At the same time, Newton decided to let Min Yaoyang and Liu Yuelou try his signature tactic – the 3D Swings.
Just as the twin stars of the setter and libero positions could support and sway each other with their versatile skills, Min Yaoyang, who had honed his defense skills in the Japanese league, and Liu Yuelou, who had led the Guangxi team through national competitions as a one-man army, were equally adept in both offense and defense.
They could also sway.
The experiment with the new tactic might not always have a great impact, but it would surely catch the opponents off guard because no one expected this team to play this way!
Commentator Wu Di: “Alright, now we can see that Coach Newton has unleashed his signature 3D Swings tactic. This is also a well-known tactic that Coach Newton brought to the international stage, and it was first popularized in domestic competitions.”
Li Laiheng: “Ahem, actually, this tactic was popularized by Coach Chen Aiguo from Guangdong.”
The twin stars belong to Guangdong’s team!
[This situation is just the right time to bring up that joke.]
[Newton: Cheers! Check out my 3D tactic!
Chen Aiguo: This tactic is mine! Mine! The twin stars are mine too!]
[Netizens still remember the incident when Old Chen was having hotpot and singing songs with the twin stars and Gao Depi while they competed in the national tournament.]
[Hilarious.]
My Soulmate is A Libero
Sports reporters were professionals, skilled at setting the tone for their own athletes. However, they had never encountered male volleyball players from China who were so assertive.
Just a few days ago, they lost to Italy, and now they were boldly claiming that they would win. Wake up! You are a bunch of injured and ailing players. Don’t be too headstrong against the Italian team, who might lack divine beasts but could still defeat Brazil and Russia, the only strong team without one!
Wait a minute, it seemed like China’s team could do that too.
Captain Mingming looked like an honest guy, and Xiaoqin who passed by was cute and petite. How could they all talk so tough?
Athletes from other sports, under their coaches’ guidance, generally maintained a relatively humble demeanor in front of the media. However, when observing the social flair of the Chinese men’s volleyball coach, Coach Newton, the reporters found it understandable.
After their confident words, the wounded players returned to the Olympic Village, lying flat on the floor. Newton watched them with a lot of sympathy. “Poor things, they just finished a high-intensity match, and they can’t even sleep on a decent bed. The Olympic Committee is being so unkind.”
The athletes from other sports could handle this, but where would these giants of the men’s volleyball team be willing to lie on cardboard beds? They were all on the floor!
One team doctor couldn’t handle this group of people, so Wang Yan went to the neighboring team to find Yasenka. With Newton and Chang Xiaole and Chang Xiaole’s nursing graduate boyfriend, they finally managed to give everyone a massage.
Qin Chunxiao and Li Ling were taken care of by Yasenka. In the eyes of the Russian team doctor, Misha and Tulengchika were his people, especially Misha. They were considered in-laws.
When Yasenka touched Qin Chunxiao’s shoulder muscles, he paused and increased the pressure. “After the Olympics are over, you need to take a break.”
He didn’t suggest that Qin Chunxiao go to the hospital now and take medical leave because it was the Olympic period, but his meaning was already quite clear.
Qin Chunxiao wasn’t surprised at all. “That’s normal, my shoulder has been hurting during training.”
With their conditions like this, China’s men’s volleyball team still claimed that they would win against Italy tomorrow. They were just holding their breath.
The reason was simple. If they really won the championship but lost to Italy on their way to it, how would others talk about them?
The championship would be seen as a fluke, and Italy would be considered the true king without a crown.
Thinking about that scene, even the gentlest Qiao Mingming had the urge to thoroughly embarrass their opponents, not to mention the rest of his teammates.
On the day of the second match against Italy, Qin Chunxiao pointed at the floor of the Italian team and said, “Today, their floor will definitely not shine as brightly as ours!”
Qiao Mingming added, “I said they won’t win. I said it, and they won’t win!”
Fu Biyang chimed in, “I said their balls won’t get over the net, and they won’t! I said it!”
Wang Chuntian grabbed the rooster by its neck and pulled it aside. “The injured players go over there and be substitutes. You won’t be starting today.”
Kong Duojin walked over with a shy expression. “I’m starting today, hehe.” He waved to his girlfriend in the stands.
Ding Rong said, “Well, Come on.” Er Leng was tired yesterday, so today, Ding Rong served as the starting setter. However, they were all well-coordinated, and apart from stamina and physical fitness, he was not as good as Er Leng. Still, once he got on the court, he could make a big difference.
Lu Xuandong held a small red flag and watched Xiaoqin nervously. In his anticipation, Qin Chunxiao turned around, smiled at him, and then focused on warming up. He didn’t pay any more attention to him.
Lu Yunchen patted his brother’s shoulder. “It’s okay; when I went to watch the Russian match, Yasenka didn’t pay any attention to me either. When I went over after the game, he scolded me for being a nuisance.”
Lu Xuandong said, “You deserve it. Why did you go bother him when he was warming up athletes before the game and massaging them afterward? It was the busiest time for him.”
A good lover should never interfere with their partner’s work.
The camera moved away from the Lu brothers.
“I can’t believe these two are still together. Are they going to chase after the men’s volleyball team until they win the championship?”
“Mainly because Mr. Lu, haha. It seems like his little brother prefers watching the Russian team’s games. He’s always bothering that hot team doctor.”
“That’s the volleyball industry’s top ‘mama’! I heard that people from other sports are starting to look for him now. A proper and official sports arena miracle worker. But if we’re talking about hotness, it has to be our Coach Chang and Pishen.”
“Coach Chang is truly something. The first time I saw that guy, I marveled at how hot he was. He’s the most orthodox handsome man. When I saw him, my bitter tea automatically learned how to fight. As for Pishen’s hotness, it’s a different flavor, like a little chili pepper.
“This ‘heh’ is very witty.”
Even before the game began, the Chinese team won in terms of looks.
The Italian team didn’t pay much attention to these aspects. Their captain, Mattia, was not only the world’s number one setter but also quite good-looking. His commercial value had always been high, and he had made enough money. Now, he felt that the only thing missing in his life was a gold medal.
Since diving was not an Olympic event, his girlfriend, Luma, was watching from the stands. Most foreign sports channels were eager to put the camera on her.
“Oh, Mattia’s soulmate, Luma, is also here. As everyone knows, the rise of the world’s number one setter is inseparable from this lady.”
Mattia generously blew a flying kiss to Luma, but he saw her looking serious with no response. Immediately, Mattia returned to warm up, knowing that if he didn’t play well, he would definitely get scolded by his girlfriend after the match.
Italy won the serve, and their main attacker, Jesus, who had switched nationality from Cuba, held the volleyball and patted it on the ground.
Jesus had explosive jump serves and was a powerful server, earning him the reputation of being one of the most worthwhile naturalized athletes at this Olympics.
Cuban volleyball talent was well-known worldwide. Even before Dominique’s time, there were rumors of a player who could touch the rim of the basketball hoop. No one dared to underestimate Jesus, especially since his coach was the widely recognized strength training master, Lorenzo.
“China’s team must be exhausted.”
With this in mind, Jesus served the ball with force. However, in the next moment, Qin Chunxiao seemed to be a gust of wind at the ball’s destination, and with a quick flick, he sent the ball straight into Ding Rong’s hands.
“An excellent set!”
“Qin Chunxiao’s spatial awareness is amazing.”
“His touch looks good today.”
“Qin Chunxiao gave such a good set that Ding Rong spiked the ball himself. Hahaha.”
Ding Rong was also one of the top four main attackers. If Coach Niu decided to use a super offensive lineup, Ding Rong would be on the list as well.
Although Ding Rong’s touch as a setter didn’t reach the level of Er Leng, who could ignite the whole team, when he decided to go all out, his offensive capability was no less than that of the other main attackers on the team.
For example, during closed training, when he could unleash his abilities as an offensive setter.
Newton lowered his head and said, “Ding Rong will participate in closed training now, and I estimate that Tong, Duojin, and Liu Yuelou will also be going.”
Tong Shulan and Kong Duojin were already inseparable from closed training, and Liuyuelou had significant injury risks.
Wang Yan said, “Mingming and Xiaoji will probably join closed training too.”
Chang Xiaole said, “Xiaozai and Er Leng too.”
Several players’ injuries weren’t just a result of the Olympics; they had started showing signs during training. However, at that time, everyone was busy improving their skills, and no one asked to go to the hospital for treatment, so it was delayed. If the Olympics were postponed by one or two years, Newton would definitely send them all to the doctor.
In general, during the first set of a match, teams would not go all out but instead would probe their opponents’ strengths and weaknesses. However, the Chinese and Italian teams had already faced off in the preliminary round. They knew each other well, and some of them were even club teammates. There was no need for probing. They could go all out from the start.
Because of their previous encounter, Qin Chunxiao paid extra attention to Jesus, effectively reducing his attack efficiency in this match.
The pressure on Jesus immediately increased. Wasn’t Qin Chunxiao like this in the preliminary round?! Although he had an efficiency comparable to Dario’s at that time, it wasn’t as stable as it was now, with zero passing errors and perfect sets every time!
Dario felt even more pressured. “How did he become even more stable? Didn’t Qin Chunxiao have a decisive battle with the Brazilian team yesterday? Why hasn’t his form dropped at all?”
What they probably didn’t know was that Qin Chunxiao didn’t take any painkillers after the game against Brazil, but he took them today. Without feeling any pain, his movements naturally became smoother.
After the game against Brazil, he also had a clearer understanding of the ball. After getting used to the powerful attackers like Caique and Joshua, Italy’s gorilla attackers’ hits didn’t seem that heavy to him.
He instinctively knew how those balls were spinning and how to adjust his movements to remove the spin, just like a river knowing its course from birth, everything was natural.
This almost mystical touch, even Qin Chunxiao himself didn’t know how it came about. However, compared to the first set against Italy, it made everyone see the visible gap between him and Dario.
The battle for the Best Libero seemed to end at this moment.
China’s sudden surge caught Italy off guard, but Mattia wasn’t to be underestimated. He decisively entered a state similar to Tom and Er Leng, activating his teammates’ offensive abilities with his brilliant sets, making this group of already world-class players even more formidable.
However, this time, the Chinese team didn’t have the relaxed attitude they had after securing a spot in the top four in the group stage. They showed unwavering resilience at the net and in the backcourt, staunchly withstanding Italy’s attacks.
In the first set, with incredibly strong defense, China won 25-23!
In the second set, Qiao Mingming went off, and Min Yaoyang came in. Qin Chunxiao remained in his spot, becoming the most significant threat in the eyes of the opponents with his shorter stature.
The already eliminated Brazilian team quickly finished their match against their opponents. Their coach, Mars, opened his phone and saw Qin Chunxiao pushing both hands upward. Then, when everyone was alert, wondering whether Ding Rong, who was supposed to be the setter, would set or attack, Qin Chunxiao’s push from the ground landed the ball on the Italian team’s floor.
Although the libero’s role was primarily for defense, Qin Chunxiao’s bold offensive nature during crucial moments had earned Mars’ admiration.
He sighed, “In the next cycle, I need to cultivate a libero like him.”
The intensity of men’s volleyball would only increase. If the defense didn’t keep up, it would be like a barrel with a missing stave, limiting how much water it could hold.
At the same time, Newton decided to let Min Yaoyang and Liu Yuelou try his signature tactic – the 3D Swings.
Just as the twin stars of the setter and libero positions could support and sway each other with their versatile skills, Min Yaoyang, who had honed his defense skills in the Japanese league, and Liu Yuelou, who had led the Guangxi team through national competitions as a one-man army, were equally adept in both offense and defense.
They could also sway.
The experiment with the new tactic might not always have a great impact, but it would surely catch the opponents off guard because no one expected this team to play this way!
Commentator Wu Di: “Alright, now we can see that Coach Newton has unleashed his signature 3D Swings tactic. This is also a well-known tactic that Coach Newton brought to the international stage, and it was first popularized in domestic competitions.”
Li Laiheng: “Ahem, actually, this tactic was popularized by Coach Chen Aiguo from Guangdong.”
The twin stars belong to Guangdong’s team!
[This situation is just the right time to bring up that joke.]
[Newton: Cheers! Check out my 3D tactic!
Chen Aiguo: This tactic is mine! Mine! The twin stars are mine too!]
[Netizens still remember the incident when Old Chen was having hotpot and singing songs with the twin stars and Gao Depi while they competed in the national tournament.]
[Hilarious.]
