After getting up the next day, Lin Yifei took Manman to school together. Manman seldom spoke, only Lin Yifei kept explaining the bus route and school situation to her. Manman and he are not in the same class. Just after entering the classroom, Mark winked at Lin Yifei, "Haha, Lin, is that Chinese girl just now your little girlfriend?"
Lin Yifei rolled his eyes, "That's my father's friend's daughter, just like my sister."
Mark said blankly, "You Chinese are very shy."
Anyway, thanks to Tomac, Lin Yifei was gradually accepted by the students. Although at the beginning everyone was surprised that Mark and Lin Yifei chatted very well, but when it came to the midterm exam, they really wanted to ask Lin Yifei for advice, but they didn't know how to speak because they hadn't spoken to each other, and Mark was very enthusiastic to connect, and soon Lin Yifei I got acquainted with the classmates in the class.
Club activities also made Lin Yifei very happy, although Catherine was the only person in the club who could give him a little practice. Catherine is very eager to learn, and even asked Lin Yifei to have a private talk with Lin Yifei in order to prepare for the inter-school competition, asking Lin Yifei to guide her. Catherine doesn't just have fun with fencing, she really wants to make a difference in it.
Lin Yifei naturally agreed to her, because only when Catherine's level improved, could he have a rival in the club.
"Wait, Catherine, your full name is Catherine Berman?" Lin Yifei suddenly remembered something.
"What's the matter? Do you have any objections to my name?" Catherine looked flabbergasted, and she was defeated by Lin Yifei's sword half an hour ago.
"No... no opinion..." In addition to being able to see the growth of Chris, the world champion, can I also be lucky enough to see the growth history of another famous female saber general
According to Lin Yifei's memory before her rebirth, Catherine was a famous women's saber player ranked third in the United States and ninth in the world. It's just that I didn't have much communication with this great beauty in the sword world at that time. I drank champagne once at a reception and exchanged greetings before being dragged away by Chris. Just looking at Catherine now, with the little freckles on her face, I can't imagine the big beauty ten years from now. But if you take a closer look at the outline of her eyes, it is really the Catherine in my impression.
Afterwards, the fencing club became Lin Yifei to guide Catherine, and then the two faced off. And when Lin Yifei corrected Catherine's steps and technical movements, Mark and Philip would also watch carefully. After a few club activities, they actually followed suit.
"Lin, I think we will have a complete men's saber team one day. Philip and I really want to participate in the team competition." One day Mark said to Lin Yifei seriously, even Philip who was beside him kept nodding.
Although Mr. Perry has always taught with a relaxed attitude, now that the students have started to get serious, he has naturally become more rigorous.
Catherine has made rapid progress. From some irregular movements in the past to a very professional posture now, Lin Yifei feels that he can be a coach without being an athlete in the future.
When Mark and Philip practice, Lin Yifei will also guide from the side.
"Philip, in fact, when you hit back at Mark just now, you were too open and didn't leave room for yourself to defend. Once the stab failed, it would be easy for Mark to score back."
"At that time, Mark, you subconsciously used the sliding step. I think it was a very wise choice, but you stabbed at a low position. If you meet someone with a higher level than Philip, the opponent will definitely hold you down and counterattack. Still You must ensure the rhythm throughout the game. Once the rhythm is taken away by Philip, you will lose your advantage, Mark... "
Mr. Perry listened, often with amazement. Not only because Lin Yifei's comments are very detailed and practical, but even the expression on his face is like that of a professional athlete who has experienced countless times on the field.
Soon it was time for the women's saber trial for the middle school interschool league. Catherine looked rather nervous. Because she has four fights in one morning, she needs to get at least three wins to qualify.
"Why are you nervous? It's impossible to win the championship with your strength, so it shouldn't be too difficult to be shortlisted." Lin Yifei smiled and said something that he didn't like, and was almost strangled to death by Catherine.
"What do you mean 'It's impossible to win the championship with your strength'?" Catherine was in a rage, "Don't forget, this afternoon is the men's saber! I'll wait to see you completely defeated by others!"
The match was on the weekend, when Lin Yifei was packing up his protective gear and sword, Chen Manman was standing at the door, as if he wanted to say something.
"What's the matter, Manman?" Lin Yifei put on his bag and walked to the door.
"I want to watch your game too."
"Hehe, I just went to watch my friends fencing in the morning, and it's my turn in the afternoon." Lin Yifei looked at Manman, her English was not very good, so she didn't have many friends.
"But… "
"If you really want to be with me, you'd better bring some snacks, because we'll have lunch near the fencing hall at noon." Lin Yifei's words made Manman happy instantly.
This fencing hall is not big, but there are four games going on at the same time.
Lin Yifei took Manman to find Mark and Philip. When Mark saw the little girl who followed him, he winked on purpose, as if to say, "I just said that she is your girlfriend, but you still don't admit it."
And Manman seemed to understand Mark's hint, and smiled embarrassedly.
Catherine is currently in a group round-robin match, and the first to hit the opponent with five swords within three minutes wins.
Catherine was still very nervous, and looked at Lin Yifei and the others before the game. Lin Yifei made a "win" gesture to her, and Catherine smiled reluctantly before putting on the mask. Sure enough, it was because she was too nervous. In the first minute, Catherine lost three swords in a row. Mark and Philip on the side had already covered their eyes and dared not look any longer.
"It's okay, she just hasn't entered the state yet. If you get hit twice, you will lose!" Although Lin Yifei frowned, he felt that Catherine still had hope.
Fencing is so thrilling, it is still unknown who will win or lose until the last moment. So mentality is very important.
Catherine flicked the saber in her hand, then jumped twice on the spot. From the second minute, she suddenly became brave and took back three points from the opponent one after another. After that, her momentum was unstoppable, and even Mark and Philip on the stage became excited.
"Good Catherine! Get rid of her!"
Audience members in the fencing hall were not allowed to make loud noises, so Lin Yifei quickly covered Philip's mouth with his hand.
Seriously, this bunch of guys thought Catherine was going to fail miserably a minute ago.
The opponent was overwhelmed by Catherine in terms of momentum and rhythm. After another thirty seconds, Catherine ushered in her first victory on the field.
In the next three games, Catherine lost one game, and won the remaining two games without any risk. And Lin Yifei and the others were also sincerely happy for Catherine's nomination.
"Lin, I have to study hard for your competition this afternoon." Catherine looked more confident and charming today than ever.
"Huh? I don't know who said yesterday that I was completely defeated by others!" Lin Yifei smiled, showing no sign of nervousness. Several people found a place to settle their lunch.
Lin Yifei came on stage in the afternoon. To be honest, Lin Yifei won these four round-robin rounds very easily, because compared to children of the same age, their way of using swords is really easy to predict, but Lin Yifei also found that he should train his physical fitness and The physical reflexes are gone, because he can't always rely on experience to win.
After leaving the field, Catherine and the others were already waiting for him.
"Lin, you really won all four games! That kind of momentum to pick them out in one go, ah... I love you!" Catherine looked very exaggerated.
Manman on the side seemed even more shy, and just whispered in Chinese, "Brother Yifei, you are really amazing."
Lin Yifei smiled, "The next round will be a single-elimination match. If I win again, Manman, you must congratulate me in English."
Chen Manman nodded.
Lin Yifei happily went back to enjoy his mother's celebration dinner, but a storm was brewing in Oz's family who didn't know about it.
Chris returned home with the coach on his back, walked back to his room as before, and didn't communicate with his father who was waiting in the living room.
Mr. Osborne didn't take it seriously, and talked with Chris's coach.
"Chris played very well today. To be honest, Mr. Osborne, I was very embarrassed when you asked me to teach him. After all, he started learning when he was twelve years old. You said that he has not been taught by a coach before. I I'm still worried about how much he can learn." The coach sat down with Mr. Osborne, and George served coffee for the two of them, "It's just that I didn't expect him to have very standard technical movements. The reaction is also more mature than the average child, I really don't believe you said that you haven't hired a coach for him before."
"He is my son, so of course he has talents that others don't have." Such confident words came out of Mr. Osborne's mouth as a matter of course.
At this moment, George came over and leaned down beside Mr. Osborne, "Sir, I would like to ask, what should I do with those letters? The game is over, should I return it to the young master?"
"You mean the letter that the Chinese boy named Lin sent him?" Mr. Osborne frowned, "You don't need to hand it over to Chris, you can just dispose of it."
George straightened up, and Mr. Osborne asked again, "Has that kid called or sent a letter lately?"
"No."
"Hmm." Mr. Osborne waved his hand, but George beside him froze.
"Master..."