Chapter 10 Our Journey is the Sea of Stars 2
In the practice hall of Huayuan Hall, several children were standing at the other side of the hall, whispering with puzzled looks on their faces, and from time to time they stretched out their hands and pointed in the direction of .
"Who is that big brother?" a short-haired girl asked first.
"Is he a guest of Huayuan Pavilion? I have never seen him before!" another bald boy answered.
"Big brother is wearing a gi! Coach Xiao Ling is teaching him personally, he must be a new student at Huayuan Hall, and -" The short-haired girl covered her mouth and laughed, "Look at how clumsy he is, it seems like he can't do anything right! Ah... is Coach Xiao Ling teaching him a lesson again?"
Everyone's eyes moved towards the side hall again.
Ye Xiaoling, who was not far away, exuded a majestic and terrifying aura. She stood opposite Yuan Ye with her chin raised and ordered loudly: "Wrong action! Do another fifty push-ups!"
"Hahahaha——" The children couldn't hold back any longer and burst into deafening laughter.
"But this big brother is so handsome!" The short-haired girl also smiled sweetly, "He and Coach Xiao Ling are a perfect match standing together!"
The children showed approval on their faces and nodded vigorously.
Although Yuan Ye and Ye Xiaoling, who were still practicing hard in the side hall, could not hear the children's discussions, they could clearly hear their kind laughter.
Due to the intense exercise, Yuan Ye's pale cheeks finally had a bit more rosy color, making him look more energetic and upright. Beads of sweat the size of beans slid down his graceful profile, and even his usually dry and soft hair was soaked with sweat, giving off a shiny black color.
"Hey... did you bring me here to deliberately let the kids laugh at you?" Raising his hand to wipe the sweat from his forehead, Yuan Ye smiled helplessly, trying hard to control his increasingly rapid breathing.
He knew nothing about Taekwondo, but Ye Xiaoling dragged him to Huayuan Hall, forced him to change into a uniform, and started such rigorous training...
The most important thing is, it seemed like those kids were laughing at him from beginning to end, right?
The corners of Ye Xiaoling's mouth twitched, but she still couldn't hold back the smile from deep in her heart, her eyes smiled into two crescents: "Do you feel tired?"
"Are you asking this even though you already know the answer?" Yuan Ye glared at her in pretended anger.
Ye Xiaoling's voice became softer: "Although your body is very tired, your mind is much more relaxed, right?"
Yuan Ye’s smile froze at the corner of his lips.
"Sometimes being too focused on one thing may not lead to the desired effect. Appropriate relaxation is also very important." Ye Xiaoling's eyes wandered around the gym. "I remember a year ago, I represented Huayuan Gym in a very important Taekwondo competition, but I always felt that I was not in good shape. Even the most basic kicking techniques were full of flaws. In the end, I had to play games for a long time before I calmed down. The next day's competition went smoothly and I won the championship."
Yuan Ye felt a warm sensation in his chest, but asked jokingly, "Are you worried about me?"
Ye Xiaoling was startled, her fair cheeks flushed with two rose-like reds, and she replied softly, "Yes."
Watching him sitting in an empty practice room all day and all night, his figure becoming increasingly thin and emaciated, yet still relying on his strong faith and will to persevere, just to live up to everyone's expectations and his own dreams...
And she has promised to stay by his side no matter what happens. At a time like this, shouldn't she stand firmly on the same front with him? Even if she can't do anything for him, at least she should make him feel a little more relaxed, even just a little bit.
and……
She raised her head, her bright eyes like a deer were filled with shy warmth: "You made me understand that I can protect the people around me in another way. The feeling of working hard with you is really, really happy!"
Yuan Ye's breathing gradually became rapid: "Work together?"
Ye Xiaoling nodded vigorously: "My original dream was just to promote Huayuan Hall and let everyone know how attractive Taekwondo is, until I met you."
During the time she spent with him, she seemed to have entered a world she had never been exposed to before. In that world, every cloud, every green tree, and every flower was so unique, exuding a unique charm that attracted her deeply.
She wanted to walk to the end of the world with him and see the most beautiful scenery there.
"The feeling of chasing dreams with you is really, really happy. Perhaps without realizing it, my dream seems to be changing..." The light in her eyes gradually grew brighter. "Not only do I want Huayuan Hall to become the best gym in everyone's eyes, but I also want you to be recognized by everyone and no longer have to work so hard to live under the light of your father - this is my dream now."
In the spacious and bright gym.
The children's laughter rang in my ears intermittently.
The bright sunlight like glass shines through the clean glass windows and is scattered in every corner.
After a long time without receiving a response from Yuan Ye, Ye Xiaoling's heart was pounding with nervousness. She looked up nervously, only to find that he suddenly opened his legs and strode in front of her. The familiar and refreshing breath instantly enveloped her whole body, followed by a slightly itchy touch on her forehead.
His lips were slightly cool, yet as soft as flower petals. They pressed against the thin skin of her forehead, staying there for a few seconds.
Ye Xiaoling's eyes suddenly widened!
The heart suddenly stopped at that moment, and then started beating wildly at an unpredictable speed!
Her eardrums were buzzing, and she even felt that the clear sunlight in front of her eyes had become so bright and grand that she couldn't look directly at it.
Yuan Ye's thin lips slowly moved down, finally gently stopping at her ear, and whispered: "Xiao Ling, thank you."
Her shoulders began to tremble violently, and she stammered a few times, but felt as if her throat was choked by something and she could not utter a single word.
"Thank you." He sighed, stretched out his hands, and gently held her in his arms, his warm breath brushing her already red cheeks, "With you by my side, no matter what happens, I won't be afraid."
Time seems to have stood still.
Ye Xiaoling huddled in his arms, as if she was a little timid. She stretched out her hands several times but took them back again, and finally put her arms firmly around his back.
"Me too." Feeling the reassuring scent from him, she repeated in a low voice, "Me too..."
"Coach, shame on you!"
Suddenly, there were children's laughter. Ye Xiaoling's heart, which had just been immersed in tenderness, suddenly shrank, and she hurriedly pushed away the warm embrace in front of her.
She stuck her head out and saw that the little kids who were originally in the main hall had hidden by the door of the side hall at some point. They saw her and Yuan Ye hugging each other and laughing.
Ye Xiaoling's face flushed. She didn't even bother to pull up Yuan Ye, who had taken a few steps back and finally stood firm. She just said a few words casually and ran away.
It was so embarrassing that these children actually saw this scene. What would happen to her dignity as a teacher?
Will she tell the senior brother? Who knows how the senior brother and Lu Yan will laugh at her!
Her mind was in a mess, but Ye Xiaoling did not regret it. She could not help but look back in the direction of the side hall, and saw Yuan Ye saying something and touching the boy's head with a smile.
Ye Xiaoling simply stopped and looked at his warm smile.
She couldn't be sure of the rest, but now she was sure of one thing -
With him by her side, she wouldn't be afraid anywhere.
