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Published at 19th of June 2023 07:08:22 AM


Chapter 41

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The athletes who were sent to the national youth training camp this time counted as one in the provincial team. They were all aces of the team, and many coaches regarded them as treasures.

Like Min Yaoyang, before he came to report for duty, the coach of N Province called Lao Niu specifically, saying that the two-meter-and-five child was timid, please let him live with his teammates, and ask Xiong Wu to handle matters other than training.

Another example is Fu Biyang. His coach asked Qin Chunxiao to take Fu Biyang on the road together because he was afraid that this 1.9-meter-long, muscular young man would be robbed, steal his wallet, or simply get lost during a long-distance trip.

Newton: …Oh.

Although Qin Chunxiao was the type of reliable underage player that coaches didn’t worry too much about, Chen Aiguo still held a special affection for him. Old Chen wasn’t one to chat with Newton, but he would send Qin Chunxiao updates on Weibo related to the training camp, and Jiang Xiaohai would like the photos of Qin Chunxiao and Li Ling.

Chen Aiguo had never used Weibo before and only registered an account for his own athletes.

At the end of the training camp, Lao Chen called Qin Chunxiao, asked him to turn on the speakerphone, and earnestly told him to take care of Li Ling, train hard, and avoid causing any trouble.

Li Ling covered her ears and exclaimed, “What’s the matter? You tell Xiaozai, I have to go to the bathroom, so I’m leaving first!”

Chen Aiguo and Qin Chunxiao complained, “Newton sends your physical data and diet menu to the mailboxes of the provincial team coaches every seven days. You even scored 19 points in squats. Er Leng, who is two years older than you, is still struggling to reach 18 points. Keep a closer eye on him.”

Qin Chunxiao responded, “Er Leng is a second setter after all. The training focuses more on teamwork and setting. The amount of basic training isn’t as extensive as mine. Moreover, he achieved first place in the endurance test this time, which is not bad.”

The scoring criteria for the physical tests were more complex. The score wasn’t solely based on the weight lifted. Each athlete had different height and weight, and the strength standards couldn’t be the same for everyone. Therefore, Newton scored them based on a coefficient.

Weight multiplied by a certain factor divided by body weight. The resulting number is the coefficient, and if the coefficient is higher than 19.5, it means the athlete receives a full score of 20 for that test.

In this training camp, there were only two people who scored 19 points or more in the weight test, namely Qiao Mingming and Fu Biyang. The strength talents of these two people were also the best among post-95s.

Especially Fu Biyang, his arm muscles at his peak were bigger than Qin Chunxiao’s head, he was a serious beast on the court, and his bench press data ranked first in the domestic men’s volleyball team. Many men’s volleyball teams with small arms wanted to break his There was only one way to block, and that is to go to the dream.

If Fu Biyang didn’t look too strong, Qin Chunxiao wouldn’t have caused such a big commotion after winning the fight with him, but looking at his muscular body, Qin Chunxiao also roughly understood why this guy was jokingly called a natural vegetable in the base circle—— In the circle with more than 0 and less than 1, a guy like Fu Biyang who was full of male hormones had an aura of attraction.

If 10 points was a full score, his face can score 7 points, and his body will directly break through the limit of full marks, reaching 12 points.

Apart from these two brute force guys, Qin Chunxiao was born in sprinting and had well-developed lower body muscles. He scored 19 points in squatting, and his other statistics also remained above 17.5 points.

Li Ling’s strength data was not that high, but he was born with excellent muscular endurance. With his talent, he got several full marks in endurance. He was also a well-known talent flow in this training camp.

Qin Chunxiao added: “However, I will watch Li Ling practice strength. Coach Niu also said that with Li Ling’s physical condition, he can take off after practicing strength.”

Chen Aiguo was very satisfied with the results of his two boys. He sighed: “Newton’s character is aside, his professional level is the first in China. If he hadn’t returned to China, he would have been the head coach of the ENEL club. Now that he can take you seriously, you should study hard and cherish this opportunity.”

The Italian volleyball league was renowned for its star-studded lineup, consisting of 12 teams that brought together superstars from all around the world. Not only was the game highly appealing, but the league also had a mature business model. Volleyball powerhouses such as Cuba, Russia, Brazil, and others had top players competing in this league. The clubs operated efficiently.

Among these clubs, Enel stood out as the golden master, ranking among the top three in terms of financial resources. It was conceivable that Lao Niu could easily become the head coach of this club.

To be honest, if Zhao Laogui didn’t have a seniority advantage, Lao Niu would have become the national team coach the moment he returned to China.

Qin Chunxiao understood that Lao Chen’s point was valid. However, five weeks wasn’t a long time, and Lao Niu’s role was to identify any deficiencies, address the more apparent weaknesses, such as Qiao Mingming’s defense, and enhance the team’s overall strengths. It was crucial to foster a sense of cohesion and teamwork among the players.

It would take at least two years to bring a group of players from the immature age to the peak of maturity, and it would take a cycle to polish the team to maturity. The time was tight and the task was heavy. Lao Niu tried his best.

Chen Aiguo also understood this point, he said: “Newton must have finalized the 12-man list now, I think you must be included in it, you should get along well with other people, don’t provoke people everywhere like you did when you were U21.”

Qin Chunxiao thought to himself, why was he provoking people everywhere? He didn’t bother arguing with Old Chen about this, but replied with certainty: “Don’t worry, my prospective teammates are very friendly to me.”

During the past few weeks together, it was hard to say whether they could win against strong foreign teams when they played together, but they were already very proficient at playing UNO and Werewolf.

Because Qin Chunxiao had stabbed Fu Biyang too many times in the werewolf killing, the two had a fight the day before yesterday, and Qin Chunxiao narrowly won. After that, the others became more friendly in front of him.

Chen Aiguo, unaware of the truth, smiled and said, “Really? That’s great. I was worried that you might get bullied as a young player. Li Ling may be close to you, but he doesn’t know how to fight. If someone really tries to harm you, he won’t be of much help.”

On the final day of the training camp, Newton organized several practice matches, pushing everyone to their limits before gathering them on the court. Neatly arranged team uniforms were placed on a table beside him.

Without wasting any time, Newton picked up the list and began reading the names: “Qiao Mingming, Number 1.”

Number 1 is typically reserved for the team captain. Generally, the lower the number in the team, the more senior the player, although this theory doesn’t apply in all cases.

Qiao Mingming trotted forward and took his team uniform. Lao Niu spoke earnestly, “From now on, you will be the captain. As the best main attacker among the new generation, you must understand the responsibility that comes with it.”

Qiao Mingming was taken aback but replied solemnly, “Yes!”

As the newly appointed captain, Qiao Mingming walked back to the team, and Qin Chunxiao sincerely applauded him. The rest of the team joined in, creating an exceptionally harmonious atmosphere.


Newton: “Qin Chunxiao, No. 2.”

Qin Chunxiao walked up to Lao Niu and took the team uniform.

They had two sets of team uniforms, one was red with black, and the other was blue with yellow. In addition to the vest and shorts for the game, they also wore a long-sleeved jacket and trousers.

The clothes had been made a long time ago, with a big number 2 on them, and the sponsors “Qingsweet Mineral Water” and the style was not too eye-catching, sportswear, breathable and sweat-absorbing, just didn’t interfere with the activities . But Qin Chunxiao still felt unspeakable excitement.

Finally… he finally got the national team uniform again.

Newton: “Your height is destined to make your future difficult, but I know you are talented, practice hard, God will not disappoint those who work hard.”

Qin Chunxiao smiled brightly at Lao Niu: “I know.”

As Qin Chunxiao turned around, Qiao Mingming took the lead in applauding. The atmosphere was more lively and festive than before. Min Yaoyang whistled and was stepped on by Xiong Wu.

“Ai Zimaiti, size 3, control your body well, too much weight will overburden your bones and will affect your sports life.”

“Liu Yuelou, No. 4, you are a hardworking and good boy, take a rest when you should, and remember to seek physical therapy from the team doctor after training. There is no room for you to be lazy.”

“Mao Xunfeng, No. 5, don’t be too accommodating to your teammates. Sometimes they may not be able to catch a high ball. Also, since you don’t want to see your teammates get injured, you should also pay attention to it.”

“Du Xiaofeng, number 6, you have a good sense, you play hard, and watch your knees.”

“Fu Biyang, No. 7, the blocking technique is more refined than before, keep up the good work.”

“You Ziyu, No. 8, don’t be lazy. I saw you when you were fishing, but I didn’t mention you. Now that you have gone this way, you might as well be more serious.”



Lao Niu announced the names of the players one by one, emphasizing that they had different heights, skills, smiles, but shared the same fiery desire to win. The national flag pattern on their team uniforms symbolized that they would bear the glory and face the challenges together.

Qiao Mingming, Qin Chunxiao, Aizmaiti, Liu Yuelou, Mao Xunfeng, Du Xiaofeng, Fu Biyang, You Ziyu, Luo He, Min Yaoyang, Li Ling, and Xiong Wu—these 12 players formed the lineup for this year’s China Men’s Volleyball World Youth Championship.

Newton continued, “The World Youth Championship will officially begin on June 23, next month. Make your preparations and hand over the necessary documents to the head coaches of your respective provincial teams when you return. Be sure to prepare your passports and other required documents for traveling abroad. Those with free time can practice a few sentences in English, and those with good language skills can try Czech.”

The Men’s Volleyball World Youth Championship wouldl be held in the Czech Republic, specifically in the cities of Brno and Budejovice.

“Pay attention to food safety, maintain a good competitive state, and ensure your safety on the way back. See you next month, and the training camp is now disbanded!”

With Old Niu’s announcement, the boys let out cries of joy, relieved that the intense training was finally over and they could go home.

Li Ling took out his mobile phone, raised it up, and shouted, “Who hasn’t exchanged phone numbers with me? Hurry up!”

Qiao Mingming also held up his phone and leaned towards Qin Chunxiao, saying, “I’ve created a WeChat group for all the members of the National Youth Team. It will make it easier for us to stay in touch.”

Newton closed his eyes, pretending not to notice. He wasn’t the type of teacher who wanted to be included in a small group—it would be too bothersome.

Qin Chunxiao, Li Ling, and Fu Biyang happened to be on the same flight back home.

The flight tickets had been booked in advance by the training camp’s logistics team. Newton even arranged a special car to take the players to the airport to ensure they wouldn’t get lost on the way. He also provided a food box made by Aunt Wei in the cafeteria as a gift for them to eat during the journey.

Lao Niu’s thoughtful arrangements improved their safety, but it meant that the three boys missed the opportunity to spend half a day shopping in the capital and buying some local specialties.

Fu Biyang was full of regrets: “My mother even asked me to bring a copy of Beijing Eight Pieces when I go back.”

Li Ling pouted; “That’s tasty.”

Qin Chunxiao and Fu Biyang asked him curiously together: “So what’s the taste of Beijing Eight Pieces?”

Everyone had practiced sports since elementary school, and they ate less of these pastries and snacks. Li Ling couldn’t tell, but could only scratch his head: “My cousin ate it when he was on a business trip, and he said it was delicious. In general, I don’t know the specific taste.”

Fu Biyang rolled his eyes: “Cut, so you haven’t eaten it either.”

Li Ling held his breath, and immediately quarreled with him. Although he was stunned and didn’t dare to fight Fu Xiaoji, the bickering was evenly matched.

Qin Chunxiao ignored them and just swiped his phone with his head down.

His alias, Gale Wolf, had now become a fan of Mei Xuandong. It was no secret that Gale Wolf was Zhao Zhaoyan, and he was enthusiastic about being a fan of both Zhao Zhaoyan and Mei Xuandong.

As soon as Qin Chunxiao logged into Weibo, he noticed that Little Snowman had sent him a private message.

He clicked on it and found a video link.

Little Snowman: Wolf-wolf! Brother Dong’s movie trailer is out!

Qin Chunxiao thought to himself, what could he expect from someone deeply involved in the music industry trying to act in a movie? He doubted Mei Xuandong’s acting skills, considering he had never honed them before.

However, Qin Chunxiao decided to give it a chance. He clicked on the link and realized that the video quality was at best standard definition, and the camera seemed a bit shaky. The scene appeared to be outside a residential building late at night. It wasn’t an elevator building, with only four floors accessible by stairs. A moving truck from a moving company pulled up.

Then, a very tall and slender figure jumped out of the truck. His face was disheveled, making it hard to see clearly, and he had bare arms, appearing as thin as a refugee.

With skillful technique, he tied a double-door refrigerator, approximately two meters high, with a rope and effortlessly carried it on his back, transporting it upstairs.

Qin Chunxiao wondered, “Is this the moving company worker delivering the refrigerator alone? Where is Mei Xuandong?”

He sincerely asked Little Snowman this question, and the other party immediately responded with a series of crying emojis.

Little Snowman: Wolf wolf, I just found out today that Brother Dong had already been pretending to be an adult and working in various places to earn money before his debut in order to support his family.

That mover is our Brother Dong!





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