"That's it!"
"Yes, yes, that's right, that's it. Everything my wife said is correct."
"Ahem. There are still teenagers here, please pay attention." Seeing his father and mother coming and going like old naughty children, Lu Ke coughed twice, and his heart that jumped into his throat finally returned to his chest. Here, I settled down again.
Suppressing his smile, Lu Ke returned to the topic, "I have had a showdown with Vance, and I have also asked Laihe in detail. Whatever will happen in the future will remain the same. You can continue to make friends. , If you like it, keep in touch with me, if you don’t like it, just forget about it, that’s no problem, you don’t need to worry about my situation here.”
"But, aren't we talking about Nike? If Nike wants to cooperate, wouldn't it be nice for us to do this? Shouldn't we be more proactive?" Jiang Youning's tone was still slightly hesitant, not sure whether his guess was correct. .
Lu Zhengze's first reaction was the same, "Will this affect your cooperation? Should we take the initiative to build a good relationship with each other?"
After a pause, Lu Zhengze thought of another thing, "Wait a minute, doesn't Xiao Ke still have a sponsor contract? Under Armor? Isn't it unkind to talk about other cooperative manufacturers now? ?Isn’t Under Armor’s sponsorship always good? When the contract expires, do you want to renew the contract with them?”
"Probably not, I think those professional players also change their contracts often...right?" Jiang Youning said uncertainly.
Lu Zhengze also thought seriously, "But those top players don't change their sponsor brands, right? Why do I feel that many professional players are Nike, and they have always been Nike, and they have never changed."
Seeing the two layman parents participating in the discussion seriously and expressing their inner worries, a warm current slowly flowed through Lu Ke's chest. After all, what he was worried about did not happen. After explaining the matter straight to the point, he became even more worried. Keep it simple.
Lu Ke felt completely relaxed, "Don't worry. It won't have any impact. In the final analysis, the sponsoring brand will make decisions based on my performance on the field. If my performance is not good, we don't need to make a decision. After the contract expires, Naturally, the brand will not renew the contract; conversely, they will always take the initiative to come to your door.”
Looking at his parents with a smile, Lu Ke added, "In short, you don't need to worry. If there is a problem, Laihe will take the initiative to remind you."
Despite this, Jiang Youning still looked at Lu Zhengze and said, "You should have some reservations in the future. You must not have the intention to harm others, but you must also have the intention to guard against others."
"Mom, there's no need for this. There's no need for you to change your living habits just because of me. I don't want that. If you want to make new friends, you can feel free to do so. How bad is it to tie your hands like this? It's really not necessary. "Lu Ke is worried that if this happens, parents may eventually become cautious.
Jiang Youning waved his hand and said nonchalantly, "I know what you mean, so you don't have to worry too much. To be honest, in Chinatown now, many people know your dad and I, and we may occasionally meet you at work. To the fans, they all know that we are your parents, and many people will come to cheer us on, no matter we win or lose. We can feel the enthusiasm from the fans."
"But at the same time, we must also face the pressure that comes with it. Everything has two sides. How can we only enjoy cheers and shouts without pressure and interference? If so, it would be too selfish. The earth does not revolve around us. If someone likes you, there will be someone who hates you; similarly, if there is a positive influence, there will naturally be a negative influence." Jiang Youning has an open-minded personality, but he comforted Lu Ke with a smile on his face.
"What's more, I don't think Vance is a negative influence. At least so far, judging from our contact, he is a very friendly and kind person. It's just that we need to be more consistent in the future. After all, he and Austin , Tiffany and others are still different, that's enough." Jiang Youning quickly calmed down, and his mentality quickly completed the change.
Lu Zhengze also nodded in agreement, "You don't need to worry about your mother and me. We haven't seen anything in most of our lives. On your side, you are winning all the time. The pressure is definitely getting bigger and bigger. Don't bear everything. On your own shoulders, if you are willing, come back more often. Your mother and I will always be here; if it is inconvenient, go out with your friends more often. Only by learning to release stress can you shoulder heavier responsibilities. "
Jiang Youning couldn't help but started to complain, "What can Xiaoke say to us? Neither of us understand what he said, and we can't help at all, just working around the house. Don't listen to your dad, If you have any worries or pressures, talk to your friends more; but remember, when you are tired one day, you can always go home."
Lu Zhengze muttered in a low voice, "Don't they mean the same thing? What's the difference?"
"What?" Jiang Youning suddenly turned his head and looked at her husband.
"No, no, nothing." Lu Zhengze waved his hands repeatedly, "You're right, that's it."
Lu Ke sat next to him, a smile slowly creeping up to the corners of his mouth, and finally bloomed. They are always worried about each other and always supporting each other. In this way, he can always charge forward with confidence, because he knows clearly deep down that he will always have the most solid backing behind him.
"Okay, I understand." Lu Ke interjected and successfully rescued his father. "There is nothing else to do. I will go back and rest first. You guys should go to bed early. I have to go to work tomorrow. I can always You can adjust your schedule by yourself, but you can’t, you should get ready to go to bed early.”
"Get ready to rest when you go back. Don't watch the game video anymore. Don't you have a training plan tomorrow morning? Rest is the most important thing. I talked to your nutritionist Judy on the phone last time, and she said, for The most effective way to maintain sufficient physical strength and take regular breaks. By the way, there's also the one from last time..." Jiang Youning began to ramble again.
Lu Ke did not refute or be impatient, but listened obediently.
Accompanied by Jiang Youning, the two left the hall and walked to the car. After waiting for Jiang Youning to explain everything, Lu Ke gave his mother a hug and said good night.
Jiang Youning couldn't help but stand on tiptoes, patted Lu Ke's back, and chuckled. Lu Ke didn't know why and cast a questioning look, but Jiang Youning didn't say anything more. He landed on his feet again and took a step back. "It's okay. You should go back quickly. Be careful when driving on the road. There may be some wild animals at night. , don’t slam on the brakes.”
Jiang Youning stood on the side of the road, watching her son's car go further and further away, and finally disappeared completely around the corner, but she still couldn't bear to leave and stayed where she was for a long time.
Seeing this, Lu Zhengze walked over, stopped beside his wife, and asked, "What's wrong?"
Jiang Youning lowered his head and rubbed his eyes, then gently snuggled into her husband's arms, "No, I just feel that Xiao Ke has really grown up now, and I can't reach him even if I stand on tiptoe."
This is just one aspect. The real reason is because of the conversation tonight.
Jiang Youning could feel the caution and worry coming from his son. He was using his shoulders to support them with a shelter from the wind and rain. He was worried that they would be injured and that they would be sad. If something happened, he would be the first to consider their mood and thoughts. Just like they did for him before.
Although Jiang Youning has always known that Lu Ke is a mature and stable child and they don't need to worry too much, but the feeling tonight is still different after all. The little guy who always had to follow them step by step to protect them from the wind and rain, now unknowingly straightened his back and supported a world for them.
It's a bit gratifying, but also a bit sad, it's hard to describe it in words.
"Time flies so fast, as if yesterday he was still a little one, wrapped in swaddling clothes, looking so small. When he was a child, he was very fond of getting sick. He would catch a cold and cough every now and then, and the weather would be a little colder. When he has a fever, he always likes to stay in my arms, even if I am too busy to touch the ground, but he just likes to stick to me..."
Gradually, Jiang Youning's words disappeared, and there was no need to say more. Memories just slowly surged up, and unintentionally, a slight warmth filled his eyes.
Lu Zhengze gently stroked his wife's arm and supported the world with his chest.
Slowly exhaling, Lu Zhengze also gently nodded his head in agreement, "Children will always grow up one day. We have tried our best to pave the way for him. Now, it is up to him to make his own way in the future. Don’t worry, Xiao Ke is doing a good job, he is doing better than us, so don’t worry about him. Let’s just worry about ourselves now and don’t hold Xiao Ke back.”
The words were okay up to this point, but as he spoke, Lu Zhengze began to stray from the topic. His subsequent words even made jokes, and the touching atmosphere disappeared.
"Or do you want to be a dragster in the future, follow your son every day, and then become the kind of mother-in-law who is disliked by your wife?" Lu Zhengze's complaint immediately made Jiang Youning speechless for a while, and bumped her husband hard with her elbow. "You are the loser! When I retire, I will travel around the world by myself, and you can stay at home and be a homebody."
When their children are young, their parents look forward to their children growing up and being able to support their future burdens; but when their children grow up, their parents feel sad and are reluctant to let go. However, this is life, you always need to grow and move forward.
Under Lu Zhengze's explanation, Jiang Youning's sad mood slowly calmed down, and the couple turned back to the house while quarreling with each other, and their figures gradually disappeared in the creamy yellow light, even though their son was no longer there. Living at home still reveals a unique warmth and harmony.
