Because the flight was booked late and Friday night was a popular time, Tong Xinyao bought a first-class ticket. From security check, waiting, boarding, to sitting down, she was surrounded by quiet people, which also calmed her irritated heart a little. some.
She was sitting next to the window. After sitting down, she felt a slight headache. Maybe it was because she had been running around too much in the past few days and didn't get a good rest. The training was intense, so she usually just needed a nap.
She put on her headphones, turned on the music, and looked out the window. She was already sleepy, and she would go to bed after the flight attendant finished telling her the precautions.
Tong Xinyao was immersed in the soft music. The passenger beside her had already taken a seat, but she felt that the other person was looking at her. Is it an illusion? Or did you happen to meet a fan?
She turned her head and glanced at the other person. He was a man, wearing a black peaked cap and a mask, with only a pair of eyes exposed. Before she could say anything, the other person's surprise was beyond words, "It's really you, what a coincidence!"
It was Chen Zhiyuan. Didn't he leave very early? Why was he also on this plane? Seeing an "acquaintance" made Tong Xinyao suddenly sober.
"Are you... going to the Imperial Capital too?"
"Yes, there is a relative's wedding. Since it's here, I'll attend it on behalf of our family. Then there are some procedures that need to be completed at the school next week. I originally had an earlier flight, but I didn't make it, so I bought this trip again. It's early. I might as well not be in a hurry and have a good meal in Jiangcheng."
"I was just afraid of any accidents during the recording, so I set aside more time, hahaha."
"Why are you in such a hurry to return to the Imperial Capital? You are so tired from practicing these days and you don't want to take a rest before leaving?" If there was nothing else and the next day was the weekend, you shouldn't be in such a rush.
Tong Xinyao smiled and did not answer his question directly, "Is it okay if I want to ask you a question?"
"Ask, we still have a long journey ahead of us."
"Have you ever encountered a bottleneck in your figure skating career? Ever since I got to know you, it seems that you have been at the top all the way and have never been off the podium."
Chen Zhiyuan carefully observed her expression and noticed that her fatigue was not physical, but the kind of anxiety and uneasiness that came from within.
"Of course there is. I'm not a god. Of course there will be bottlenecks and times when I'm not as strong as I want. But everyone's situation is different. Maybe I'm in an era where I don't have many competitors, so it's more about Challenging my own limits, so I put more pressure on myself." What a wave of Versailles, but he is indeed in such a situation because of his strong strength.
"It's just..." Tong Xinyao couldn't stand it anymore when she could hear her idol sharing his experience. Thinking of her recent state, she felt a little aggrieved, but she felt that she was moaning for no reason, and tears were already welling up in her eyes.
"It's okay, just speak slowly." He had also gone through this stage, and she needed to express her confusion to know what to do next.
Tong Xinyao took a deep breath, "I just suddenly feel that I am not as good as before, especially after winning an Olympic medal. When my level drops, I am more likely to feel anxious and anxious, but I don't know what to do. I feel like every time I go When I see my juniors doing better than me during training, I feel a lot of pressure.”
Chen Zhiyuan took out a tissue and used it to wipe away some of the tears on Tong Xinyao's face. Tong Xinyao took the tissue and wiped away the overflowing tears.
"Don't be in a hurry. You need to clarify your thoughts first. First of all, think about the reason for the recent drop in level. Is it because I took a period of leave after the Olympics and didn't train? And now I have other things and no systematic training. So I'm in a bad state." That’s not right.”
"Maybe." Tong Xinyao was trying to calm down, with tears still hanging on her eyelashes, which made people feel an inexplicable desire to protect her.
"So, you have to believe in your own strength. When you officially resume systematic training, you can still return to your original level."
"But this process is very painful. Every time I see my juniors doing better than me, I feel like they are laughing at me invisibly, although they most likely don't mean it."
"Perhaps you need to try to get rid of other people's attention first. Especially after you become famous, you will be more noticed and everyone will have higher expectations of you. You cannot be led by others. Your opponent is still yourself. Set a goal, as long as you can make a little progress every day, for example, the current goal can be yourself at your peak."
"It seems that before I stood on the Olympic podium, happiness was very simple. As long as I made progress every day, I would be very happy. I would also be more motivated when I saw my teammates practice better. Not many people knew me at that time. I feel that as long as I do every action well, it will be worthy of myself.”
"So, you need to have a correct mentality. In fact, there are many athletes who cannot continue to improve because of their mentality. You have to adjust this by yourself. Others really can't help."
Chen Zhiyuan's analysis made Tong Xinyao feel better, "I understand, I will adjust it well, thank you."
"You're welcome, it's a small matter. So you're rushing back just to catch up on tomorrow's training, right?"
Tong Xinyao nodded shyly.
"Then you should get some sleep. It's already early in the morning in the capital, and there isn't much time to rest."
"good."
Tong Xinyao put on the headphones again and closed her eyes, but she had just cried and was comforted by her idol with her own experience. How could she possibly fall asleep? She was just sorting out her thoughts.
When the plane landed, Tong Xinyao and Chen Zhiyuan said goodbye. Chen Zhiyuan took the initiative to hug Tong Xinyao.
"Go back and work hard. See you soon."
"Well, see you later." There is also a small calculation, maybe we will be classmates when we meet again later.
At two o'clock in the morning, Tong Xinyao dragged her tired body back to the community. All the billboard lights in the community were turned off, leaving only dim street lights on both sides. The surroundings were eerily quiet, and the wheels of the suitcases creaked as they were dragged across the gravel road. It was not known whether it would affect the rest of the residents on the lower floor.
Tong Xinyao pressed the elevator button. In the middle of the night, she suddenly thought that accidents in various horror movie plots would happen in the midnight elevator, and she couldn't help but feel a little scared. But taking the stairs is even more impractical. Although it is on the third floor, the twists and turns are even scarier. It is better to wait for the elevator.
When the elevator arrived, Tong Xinyao took a deep breath and mustered up the courage to walk into the elevator. After reaching the third floor, she quickly pressed and held the door close button.
"Please wait a moment!"
! This was the first time she heard human voices in the past ten minutes. How could there be people there in the middle of the night? She must have heard wrongly because she didn't have enough rest. Images from various ghost movies flashed crazily in her mind. Gui was the best at exploiting people's illusions. , "Hurry up and close it!" Your fingers unconsciously speed up and press the door button frantically.
Just as the elevator door was about to close, there was still a gap left, and suddenly a hand came in, with four fingers already inserted in. The elevator door sensed a foreign object and slowly opened again...
