I am waiting for you in Rio

Chapter 25

On December 12st, Yang Yang celebrated his 1rd birthday amidst the mixed public opinion across the country.That night, after finishing a day's training, in the cafeteria of the base, surrounded by a small birthday cake, several people around Yang Yang simply celebrated his birthday.There is no warm atmosphere or gorgeous congratulatory speeches. In this dull and troubled beginning of the month, Yang Yang entered his 23 years old.

After dinner, Yang Yang watched Park Shin Joong's special, and felt that today was a fulfilling day.But in fact, he has been looking forward to something in his heart, but he dare not expect too much, for fear that he will be disappointed.At 10 o'clock, Yang Yang sighed in his heart and was ready to go to bed, because he had to get up early for training the next day.But at this moment, the screen of the mobile phone suddenly lit up. Yang Yang rushed over to take a look, and saw that it was a text message from Li Longji.

——Mr. Park said, happy birthday.

There was only such a simple sentence in the text message, but it was enough to make Yang Yang's eyes wet.Later, he fell asleep with his mobile phone in his hand. Before he fell asleep, he still thought, after all, Park still thinks about me in his heart, and he will let him say this to me next year.

Time entered December, and the situation gradually developed in a good direction.The spokesperson of the World Anti-Doping Agency stated that WADA reviewed the relevant materials of Yang Yang's drug-related incident and decided not to impose additional punishment on him, but issued a warning to the China Anti-Doping Center.This shows that the World Anti-Doping Agency recognized that the incident was a mistaken dose. Yang Yang's doping incident finally came to an end, and the storm of international and domestic public opinion gradually subsided.

This result made Yang Yang heave a sigh of relief, and let go of most of his heart.His plateau training in Yunnan has ended, and the next step is to go to Australia for winter training every year, but at this time, the Australian Swimming Association issued a new regulation, prohibiting drug-related athletes from participating in the Australian Swimming Association's "Podium Center Project" Relevant clubs or training centers for training.Before Yang Yang became famous, long-distance freestyle has always been the dominant event for Australians. Australian star Hackett once held the world record for men's 1500-meter freestyle for 10 years.Later, Yang Yang broke his record and became the king of the new generation of middle and long distance. In the London Olympics, Yang Yang alone won more gold medals than the Australian swimming team, which made the Australians very upset.But now, Yang Yang is actually involved in drugs. This is a good opportunity for the Australian Swimming Association, so a new policy came into being.

In this way, Yang Yang's winter training was delayed, and the team had been negotiating with Australia. Yang Yang came to Beijing and waited anxiously while training.At the same time, he felt more and more abnormal in Park Shin Joong. At the beginning of December, Park Shin-jung participated in a character award event, with a solemn expression throughout the whole process, and left in a hurry after receiving the award. In the past, every time he appeared in public, he always had a signature smile on his face; Afterwards, Park Shin Joong expressed to the media that he intends to go to the United States to find a new training venue. Before that, like Yang Yang, he had been training in Australia. Now why is he suddenly going to the United States?Can you adapt to the training environment there?Yang Yang couldn't figure it out, so he called Li Longji to ask Li Longji, but Li Longji was also vague.Yang Yang then thought of the recent photos and videos of Park Xinzhong, in which he looked a bit haggard, a person who is usually so fastidious, but now he didn't even take care of his hair, and his hairstyle was out of shape, which made Yang Yang even more confident. The bad premonition, coupled with the scandal of Park Xinzhong not long ago, made his already hanging heart even more uneasy.

Therefore, Yang Yang decided to go to Seoul in person, he wanted to see what happened to Park Xinzhong.In fact, the distance is not a problem. It is only 950 kilometers from Beijing to Seoul, and it only takes two hours by plane.Yang Yang's problem is that the team is very strict, especially a well-known athlete like him, who can't go out casually at all.Discipline is clearly placed there. Yang Yang had to ask for leave if he wanted to go out, but he was scolded by the coach. Director Zhang said that the older he was, the stupider he was.No!

Yang Yang returned to his room dejectedly, and sat down on the bed thinking about his thoughts.It's the lunch break now, and it's very quiet outside. Yang Yang suddenly had a crazy idea, and he booked a flight ticket online for the evening with the determination to break the boat.During the training in the afternoon, Yang Yang was very nervous. He finally persisted until the end of the training. He didn't even bother to eat dinner, so he hurried back to the room to tidy up and change clothes.The flight he booked took off at 9:15, so there was plenty of time. When he left, Yang Yang left a note on the table, saying that he was going to Seoul for a trip and would come back tomorrow, telling the coach not to worry.

Because his height of nearly two meters is too conspicuous, Yang Yang covered himself very tightly. With his hat, mask, and big scarf, he basically only showed his two eyes when he went out. Fortunately, it is the middle of winter, so it is not unusual to dress like this .Before boarding the plane, Yang Yang called Li Longji and said that he was already at the airport and would arrive in Seoul in two hours.Then he hung up the phone and turned off the phone, ignoring the startled screams and barrage of questions.

On the plane, Yang Yang was always very nervous. He didn't know what he would face when he arrived in Seoul. Thinking of Park Shin Joong's indifference and alienation in Incheon, he even worried whether he would see him.Furthermore, Yang Yang ran away secretly, and he will definitely be punished after returning, which is enough to make him fearful.The night was getting dark, and some passengers had already fallen asleep, but Yang Yang couldn't sleep. He looked at the blue-black night outside, and his mind was in a mess.

There is an hour's time difference between Beijing and Seoul. The plane landed at Incheon International Airport at around 12 o'clock in the morning local time. Yang Yang walked down the gangway, and the cold air outside hit his face, making him shiver.More than two months ago, he came to Incheon from this airport to participate in the Asian Games. Unexpectedly, he came here again two months later.Yang Yang put his hands around his mouth and took a deep breath, then rubbed his hands, took out the phone and turned it on, and saw that there were two missed calls and a few text messages, all belonged to Director Zhang and Li Longji.

Director Zhang found out that Yang Yang was missing before going to bed at night. When he saw the note, he was so anxious that he almost fainted. He called Yang Yang immediately, but it was almost 10 o'clock at this time, and Yang Yang had already turned off the plane and got on the plane. , So Director Zhang sent him a text message, saying that you don't come back if you are a bitch, and see how I will deal with you when I come back!However, after a while, Director Zhang was worried after all, so he sent another text message, telling him to be careful on the road, come back early, and be careful not to be recognized by others.But Li Longji's text message is much simpler, only one sentence: Mr. Park asked me to pick you up at the airport, and call me when we arrive.

Now Yang Yang looked at these text messages and wanted to laugh and cry. He knew that the coach and Park Xinzhong still missed him after all.Yang Yang first texted Director Zhang back to reassure him, and then called Li Longji at the airport.Li Longji had a bitter face, and asked face to face: "Brother Yang, why are you here? What are you doing here?" Li Longji originally called Yang Yang Mr. Yang, but later Yang Yang always called him and two people were slow We got to know each other slowly, so Li Longji followed others and called him Brother Yang, but in fact he was one year older than Yang Yang.

"I'm worried, come and see Park." Yang Yang said, "Park knows I'm here, right? What did he say?"

"Mr. Park didn't say anything. I called him and told him that you were coming. He thought about it and said that it was inconvenient for him to come out. Please let me pick you up at the airport."

"Oh, where is this taking me? A hotel?"

"No, Mr. Park is afraid that you will be recognized when you stay in a hotel, so he asked me to send you to his home."

"At home?" Yang Yang jumped up all of a sudden, but after thinking about it, didn't Park's parents still exist at home?There is also no chance for two people to be alone.But Yang Yang immediately thought again, it would be good to see his uncle and aunt at this time, he can make contact with each other first.But, I didn't prepare any presents, should I visit empty-handed...

Just now, the two were walking and chatting. At this time, they had already arrived at the parking lot. Li Longji opened the car door, but Yang Yang didn't go up. He asked, "Well, Li Zi, where are the best things to sell at this airport?"

"What are you doing, Brother Yang?"

"I choose a gift for Park's parents, and I can't go to someone's house empty-handed."

"No need, Mr. Park has already moved out of his parents' house, and now he lives by himself, and he usually doesn't go back until the rest day."

"is it?"

"Yes." Li Longji said, "Get in the car, Brother Yang."

The two got into the car, Yang Yang sat in the passenger seat, fastened his seat belt, and said hesitantly, "Well, Li Zi, why did Park move out of the house? Is it because he had a girlfriend some time ago?"

"Oh, what are you thinking, Brother Yang?" Li Longji started the car and said, "Mr. Park moved out of his home in 13 years. In an apartment I bought earlier."

"Really?" Yang Yang was still worried, "Then what is the relationship between him and that woman?"

"Brother Yang, why are you here again?" Li Longji had a bitter face again, "When I see Mr. Park later, do you ask him if he is okay? Why do you have to ask me? Isn't this embarrassing me..."

Yang Yang didn't speak, and he also knew that he shouldn't pester Li Longji all the time, but wasn't he afraid that Park Xinzhong wouldn't tell him.

It's only a little over 40 minutes away from Incheon to Seoul, and the two arrived in no time.Park Shin-jung's apartment is in Jamsil-dong, Songpa District. Many Korean stars and entertainers live here, and it is very prosperous.Li Longji parked the car in the underground parking lot of the community, and took Yang Yang upstairs by elevator.Yang Yang was both excited and nervous, and he could feel his heart pounding.At the door of an apartment on the ninth floor, Li Longji rang the doorbell, and a moment later, the door was opened, and Park Xinzhong appeared at the door wearing a set of light blue checkered home clothes, with the warmth of the room on his body. breath.

"Park, I..." Yang Yang looked at him, speechless for a moment.

"Come in first." Pu Xinzhong glanced at him and said calmly.