Paris, early morning, is cloudy. The city is shrouded in a light layer of smoky gray, covered with dense water vapor, and a little cold in the transparency.
Hey, the door of the cafe opens, the crisp sound of the wind chimes jumping lightly among the gurgling jazz music, just like a child playing hopscotch, the cheerful footsteps are sprinkled with laughter like popping candy. , even the sunshine dances along with it.
Gawain remained focused and did not raise his head until he noticed a figure appearing on his right side from the corner of his eyes, and then he came back to his senses.
Looking up, you can see a profile figure who looks like a college student. His light brown hair is as smooth and smooth as a waterfall. It is loosely tied into a bun and tied up with a simple hairpin. Drop some hair to outline the curves of the jaw and bridge of the nose, revealing a touch of sassiness in the gentleness.
Wearing a white shirt under the smoky gray wide-mouthed sweater, the collar fell loosely off the shoulders, but because the shirt was buttoned tightly, it showed a slightly lazy style.
"Feel sorry……"
Following the opponent's line of sight, Gawain noticed that the tennis equipment bag he had placed on the ground was slightly beyond the aisle, blocking the way forward.
Gawain quickly apologized and stuffed the tennis equipment bag inside, but all cafes in Paris were like this. Small round tables were placed in the narrow space, and then the space became even narrower, not to mention the tennis equipment. Even if it is an umbrella, it is difficult to close it completely.
"Don't worry."
The person raised his hand to signal, and the first sentence was in French. But after a moment's pause, he realized that Gawain was speaking in English. Then he looked at Gawain's appearance, so he continued in English.
"I was just looking for a seat."
Gawain suddenly realized it. He raised his head and looked. The occupancy rate of the coffee house was nearly 70%. Obviously, it was not easy to find a suitable seat.
Withdrawing his gaze, Gawain was about to say something when the girl in front of him said "Oh!", gestured diagonally forward, and smiled at Gawain.
"Look, there's one right here."
Gawain swallowed his words, smiled at the girl, looked away, and continued to focus on the books in front of him.
In the blink of an eye, it has been four days since we arrived in Paris.
Paris, this city is undoubtedly special because it is the only city that hosts both the Grand Slam and the Masters. It is unique in the ATP calendar; of course, it is also because it is a world-famous city of romance and fashion. As a capital and shopping capital, the Seine River running through the city and the Louvre, which houses countless art exhibits, always attract countless tourists.
However, Gawain is not here for tourism, at least not this time.
Although this was his first time arriving in Paris, he had no time to browse the sightseeing spots from beginning to end. He was fully engaged in training from the first day he landed——
Even ignoring the impact of jet lag, in Peart's words, adjusting to jet lag is one of the essential abilities for tennis players, because they are always on the road and always need to face sudden schedule adjustments. Therefore, it is important to adapt to jet lag. The best way is to train.
Taking into account the arduous task of Gao Wen's next sprint to the year-end finals, Peart formulated a perfect training plan for Gao Wen:
It's all about physical training and basic training.
Time is running out, and Gao Wen does not have time to slowly adjust his technical movements and strength training. Everything is based on the basics. He needs to let his body adapt to the intensity of the competition, and then truly find the game mode and rhythm Gao Wen is familiar with. Only then can he pass the competition with Get back your touch through competition training.
To be precise, Gao Wen should have "provided" a training plan, including one week of consolidation training, and the next three weeks of progressive auxiliary training.
When Pelt saw Gao Wen's training plan, he was amazed and amazed. He repeatedly exclaimed that Gao Wen should study "professional knowledge" in depth. He studied it for several hours and based on his own experience and professional knowledge. After making some local adjustments, this training plan was finally finalized.
As Peart said, he needs Gawain to devote 100% of his concentration and drain all Gawain's energy. Therefore, all time needs to be fully utilized every day.
Starting from seven o'clock in the morning, the full training schedule is arranged until nine o'clock in the evening, ensuring a balance between work and rest, while continuing to tap all of Gawain's potential——
It’s not winter training, but it’s better than winter training.
But precisely because of this, Peart and Sampras also put in 100% energy to ensure Gao Wen's condition at all times. Although training is very important, it is equally important to avoid overtraining and potential injuries. The more urgent it is, the more important it is. The more caution and meticulousness are needed, the whole team is running at high speed.
Tobias rented an apartment for Gao Wen near the training ground instead of living in a hotel.
Every morning, Gawain would come to the coffee house to have breakfast——
A very unique point in French food culture is that bread must be fresh. Once it expires, it is no longer the bread they expect.
Therefore, there are small workshops that have been passed down for generations in every block. The time for bread to be baked is fixed every day. Every time it is time for bread to be baked, you can see the special scene of long queues at the door of the bakery.
Correspondingly, the hours when the coffee shop provides bread and coffee will also be adjusted according to the schedule of the cooperative bakeries in the neighborhood to ensure that customers can enjoy the best bread.
Of course, this is a residential area. If it is in a tourist area, it will look completely different.
After breakfast, Gao Wen will carry his equipment bag and walk all the way to the training ground. Originally, Tobias could arrange a commuter vehicle to escort Gao Wen to and from the training ground. This is how Peart and Sampras went to the training ground. But Gawain refused——
He wanted to use this method to warm up a little and prepare for training; at the same time, he wanted to use this method to integrate into the daily life of the city.
The time in the coffee house is Gao Wen’s rare free time in the day - because after entering the night, he needs to receive restorative massage and treatment, and then study the game video with Sampras. The schedule is still full.
Therefore, Gawain cherishes the short leisure time in the early morning.
The daily itinerary is fixed. It has only been four days, but Gawain has already formed a regular life, as if he has lived here for forty days.
After putting the last sip of croissant into his mouth and glancing at the little coffee left, Gawain's eyes returned to the books in front of him:
In five minutes, the short break for breakfast will be over.
If there seems to be no place, Gawain seems to be able to detect a glance, which interrupts his concentration. He raises his head and looks around for a while. He can immediately see the girl who just sat down diagonally in front of her, the corner of her mouth. With a friendly smile, his eyes fell on the book in Gawain's hand.
"Dostoevsky?"
