Lou Cheng and Yan Zheke were silent for a while. They walked side by side to the entrance of the hotel.
"My brother must have been scolded by grandpa for awakening his supernatural ability …" Yan Zheke said faintly as they walked.
Lou Cheng sighed. "He did pay a lot … Anyway, he won the championship and his wish was fulfilled. There's no need to argue with your grandpa anymore."
As someone who had fully experienced high school, he actually did not lack the experience of parting and sadness. However, at that time, his mentality and worldview were far from mature enough. He was full of longing for the future and felt that meeting again was something that could happen often. His feelings for such things were more muddle-headed and not deep enough.
But now, the more he understood, the more he knew, the more he cherished the days when everyone fought together, suffered together, and broke through together. He understood that there might not be a future for some people and some things once it was over. Therefore, he couldn't help but feel sad.
Luckily, luckily, Lin Que was my brother-in-law. In the future, he would also enter the pro scene, so they would see each other many times. It was just that it would be difficult for them to work together for the same goal like they had in the past two years.
"Yeah, but it's still so sad …" Yan Zheke pouted and looked wronged.
Lou Cheng was about to say something when he saw his father-in-law and mother-in-law coming out of the revolving door. He straightened his back and cleared his throat in a low voice.
But he didn't let go of the girl's hand, as if he was saying something.
"Dad, Mom …" Yan Zheke called twice, her cheeks turning red, but she didn't retract her right hand.
"Uncle Yan, Auntie Ji." Lou Cheng followed suit and didn't feel at a loss.
Yan Kai looked at their clasped hands and nodded slightly in response to Lou Cheng's greeting.
"Okay."
He opened and closed his mouth, as if he wanted to say something, but didn't in the end.
Ji Mingyu laughed and said, "Lou, how's your injury? Are you okay? You did a good job in the competition tonight. You surprised everyone again. "
"Auntie, you flatter me. It's not a big deal. I'll be fine in a few weeks." Lou Cheng didn't show his eloquence or humor, but answered honestly.
"Good. Take care of yourself. Ke, sleep with me tonight. We can have a good chat. Let your father sleep on the sofa outside." Ji Mingyu looked at her daughter with a smile.
"Okay." Yan Zheke nodded slightly and turned to look at Lou Cheng. "I'm going to my parents' place first …"
She paused, pursed her lips, tilted her head slightly and smiled. "See you tomorrow ~"
"See you tomorrow!" He waved to Yan Kai and Ji Mingyu and said, "Uncle, Auntie, goodbye."
"See you tomorrow." Ji Mingyu chuckled and repeated her daughter's words. Yan Kai nodded elegantly.
Watching the family of three leave, Lou Cheng sighed to himself. The atmosphere between his parents-in-law was indeed awkward and subtle. Even he, who had seen such a big scene before, was quite reserved.
He wondered if someone as strong as Talker would still be able to act freely in front of his parents-in-law.
While letting his mind wander, Lou Cheng returned to his room and turned on the lights.
On the right was a big bed that he hadn't slept on for many days. On the left were items that were strewn everywhere. Lou Cheng suddenly felt like he had returned to a lonely home after a business trip for several months. The room was bright and full of loneliness and strangeness.
"This is the night after winning the championship? I'm the only one left? " Lou Cheng sighed. Without changing his shoes, he walked to the floor-to-ceiling window. Outside, the skyscrapers were towering, lights were everywhere, and the Milky Way was everywhere. It was both prosperous and lonely.
After staring blankly for a while, Lou Cheng suddenly felt his phone vibrate. He quickly took it out and saw Yan Zheke's message.
"I'm chatting with my parents. They have a good impression of you." Yan Zheke smiled shyly.
Lou Cheng's lips suddenly curled up. The sadness he felt just now disappeared without a trace. He replied with a smirk.
"So, we can get married now?"
"Pfft, you wish! The revolution hasn't succeeded yet. Comrade, you still need to work hard ~! "Yan Zheke said.
Lou Cheng couldn't help but laugh. He raised his hand to look at the love ring, and then looked outside again.
This time, he only felt that the lights in the night revealed a faint but lasting warmth, illuminating the way home for the late traveler.
…
The next day, Lou Cheng, who had won the Nationals, woke up early as usual. He didn't relax or slack off.
His arm was injured, so it was difficult for him to practice many of his moves. He could only focus on internal training, footwork, and leg work. In the morning light, he turned and created wind, whistling as he wished.
At 7: 40 a.m., Lou Cheng finished his usual training and returned to the hotel. He washed his body with difficulty.
At this time, he, who was completely free, suddenly had some thoughts. He felt that the experience of winning the Nationals last night was still so unreal and so dreamy. If the gold medal wasn't right beside him, he probably wouldn't have believed it.
"It hasn't even been a day and I'm already thinking about it …" Lou Cheng shook his head and laughed. Following the throbbing in his heart, he took the card, left the room, and prepared to take a taxi to the martial arts arena in the capital.
Nothing happened along the way. The skyscrapers on both sides of the road were similar in every city. Lou Cheng was in a leisurely mood. He looked around with interest and occasionally chatted with Yan Zheke.
Unknowingly, he arrived at his destination. He put on a pair of plain glasses, put his hands in his pockets, and strolled to the entrance of the martial arts arena.
In the surrounding square, the crowd that had entered and left last night had long disappeared. Even the ground was clean, leaving no trace of the previous battle.
Passing by several men and women who came to open the door, Lou Cheng's mood became extremely good. Even the outline of the tiles under his feet was pleasing to the eye.
The entrance of the arena had been reopened. It was empty and sparsely populated. On both sides of the wall, there were posters of his confrontation with Peng Leyun.
Smiling, Lou Cheng put his hands in his pockets and walked step by step to the arena. He found a place to sit down and softly looked at the place where the battle took place last night. He looked at the two children who were fighting with their fists and feet.
Their moves were normal, but their bodies had yet to develop, and their strength was insufficient. Their footsteps were light, and they did not have any substantial power. Moreover, they had learned from the movies and television shows. Every move they made required a shout, and the fight was lively and lively.
"Hey! Be careful! "
"Don't hurt yourself!"
Several parents kept reminding him by the side until he was driven to the stands by the coach.
Noticing that Lou Cheng was looking at the arena with a smile, an extroverted parent laughed and said, "Children insist on learning martial arts. We have no choice but to accompany them while we are free."
Lou Cheng thought for a while and said with a smile, "Practicing martial arts is a good thing."
As he said, he stood up and added, "Moderate training is good for development. If not, it will hinder development."
"Ah …" The parents looked at each other in confusion.
Lou Cheng did not say anything. He put his hands in his pockets and walked to the door. When he was about to go out, he looked back and looked at the familiar yet strange arena.
Vaguely, from the perspective of a bystander, he seemed to see Lin Que lifting the trophy, himself shouting to the sky, and Yan Zheke running to the arena …
The corners of his mouth curled up as he turned around and left the place.
…
Outside the arena, Lou Cheng took out his phone, took a picture of the entrance and sent it to Yan Zheke.
"Ah … martial arts arena!" Yan Zheke was surprised at first, and then she said angrily, "Why didn't you take me?"
"Let's go together next time!" Lou Cheng said with a silly smile, "I just had a sudden impulse."
Yan Zheke giggled with a hand over her mouth emoji. "My silly Cheng actually has such a rough side!"
After that, she added, "Empress Dowager asked you to come for lunch. The address is …"
Lou Cheng's leisurely mood faded away. He asked, "Do you want to buy cigarettes, alcohol, and fruits? I think I should bring these things for my first visit … "
"No need …" Yan Zheke said with a confused expression, "It's not a formal visit. We're just having lunch together. Besides, we're still students."
"But it's the first time I'm meeting your parents. I have to show my respect to them." Lou Cheng said with an emoji touching his chin.
No one will blame you for being polite!
"I don't have experience. I … I'll ask Empress Dowager!" Yan Zheke hesitated for a while and decided to ask for help.
Lou Cheng said with a smile, "Empress Dowager probably doesn't know. Your dad only visited you for the first time a few years after you were born."
"It's okay. The focus is on my parents. If they think it's okay, then it's okay." Yan Zheke paused for a while and said, "Empress Dowager said you don't need to bring anything. She wants you to relax and not be too cautious."
"Okay … I'll come over shamelessly?" Lou Cheng asked.
Yan Zheke said with an emoji of rolling eyes, "Don't rush. Go back and change your clothes first. Wear … wear that dark colored shirt. And … and …"
Looking at her nagging, Lou Cheng suddenly laughed and said, "Ke, are you a little nervous?"
"I'm just worried that you don't know what to do!" Yan Zheke said with a roll of the eyes emoji.
"Hehe." Lou Cheng didn't expose her and replied, "I'll listen to Coach Yan's instructions!"
Because she cared about herself and their future, Ke was nervous and uneasy …
Yeah, me too …
Back at the hotel, he took out his clothes and put them on according to Yan Zheke's instructions. Then he called a taxi and was ready to go.
When he got to the lobby, he saw Li Mao, Li Xiaowen, and the others who were happily going out to play. He could feel their happy mood.
Waving goodbye, Lou Cheng stood at the door and waited for the taxi. The sun was shining brightly.
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