According to experience, every child who performs well in the final exams tends to have a better summer and winter vacation.

For example, Xu Dela, who successfully lost weight, was such a child. With excellent academic performance, even though he became fascinated with drumming and fighting due to guidance from a senior in the martial arts gym, Zhang Qingyan decided to enroll him in a class because of his outstanding academic achievements.

Now, their family has become more affluent. Zhang Qingyan and Xu Yan’s restaurant business was thriving, and the couple is discussing opening more branches with distinctive dishes, especially near the university city.

As the eldest son in the family, Zhang Jue achieved financial independence due to his success in figure skating. Training fees were reimbursed by the team, and he also received allowances. He had already achieved financial independence.

Life became more prosperous, and when Xu Yan cooked, he hummed Peking opera tunes. Although Zhang Jue didn’t understand Peking opera, he still found his father’s singing very pleasant and often laughed against the kitchen wall.

“Dad, what opera are you singing? Why does it sound better than the professionals?”

Xu Yan paused, a faint smile appearing on his handsome face: “Dad is singing ‘Spring River Flower Moon Night.’ If you think it sounds good, it’s because you haven’t heard a live performance by a professional Peking opera actor. Dad is just an amateur.”

Casually changing the subject, he asked: “Little Jue, you’re on vacation now. How do you want to celebrate the New Year?”

Talking about this, Zhang Jue couldn’t force a smile: “I don’t have anything to celebrate for the New Year.”

As a figure skater, Zhang Jue had no New Year to celebrate.

Recently, due to the excellent pig-raising skills of the cafeteria auntie, she was even invited by the neighboring J Province team to give a lecture and share her experiences in pig-raising.

As the most famous pig in the family, Zhang Jue had already completed the process of gaining weight. Now, he did vigorous aerobic exercises every day to burn off excess fat. During this period, he also had to maintain a significant amount of anaerobic exercise to ensure that the newly gained muscles did not decrease.

Originally, Zhang Jue was just an ordinary teenager who had no problem running ten thousand meters. Now, he could easily run a marathon without any issues. Who knows what he had been through in his year as an athlete!

All of this had to be completed by the end of February because this year’s World Junior Championships were scheduled for February 28th in Gangneung, South Korea. Zhang Jue, who had motion sickness, had to go there in advance to adapt to the environment.

The A-level figure skating competitions for the 2010-2011 season were actually more numerous than in previous years.

In addition to the regular events such as the European Championships and the Four Continents, there was also the Universiade held in Erzurum, Turkey.

At the end of February, the World Junior Championships would be held in Gangneung, South Korea.

At the end of March, the World Championships would open in Tokyo, Japan.

By mid-April, Yokohama, Japan, would host the World Team Trophy.

For Zhang Jue, the World Junior Championships were of utmost importance.

Considering that figure skating is a typical youth-oriented event, most people’s combat effectiveness declines significantly after a certain age. Those who mature late are the minority. Many world-class athletes have already emerged in their youth. Therefore, the World Junior Championships are still highly valued.

Although many people, after winning the World Junior Championships, might sink into obscurity due to injuries or developmental issues, either retiring or becoming second-tier athletes, if one cannot stand out in the junior group, the chances of a comeback in the senior group will be even smaller.

This was Zhang Jue’s judgment based on his understanding of his own future. It was his only chance to defeat Ilya and Hayato Teraoka.

In another year, they would be promoted, and Zhang Jue himself would undergo further development.

The day before leaving for South Korea, Zhang Jue found that he couldn’t fall asleep.

Was he too excited? Zhang Jue didn’t know. He just looked at his hands, which were much smaller than in his previous life.

Starting again, he had regained many things that were once unattainable. Now, he wanted more. He wanted…

Vasily’s triumphant wave after winning, Daria’s determined struggle after her rebirth, the dream of the national flag rising to the highest point, and the cheers of tens of thousands of ice fans on-site all flashed through his mind.

While closing his eyes and taking deep breaths, Zhang Jue told himself: “Don’t think about things you can’t have.” He rolled over and hugged a half-meter-tall little crocodile.

…

He knew he was in a dream. The ice surface was cold, standing on it, even the air he breathed in was cold. He seemed to be in an endless icefield, with the wind howling. In front of him were blurry figures.

They turned to look at Zhang Jue, extended their hands toward him, and the one closest to him was short, wearing a black feather-interwoven costume – the petite and crazy Black Swan.

Zhang Jue couldn’t stop himself from walking towards them.

Compared to other top athletes who frequently traveled abroad, Zhang Jue was still unfamiliar with going abroad. After all, in both lifetimes, he had only been to the United States once for a minor competition, and now he was going to South Korea for the World Junior Championships, only the second time.

For some reason, Zhang Jue’s motion sickness was particularly severe this time. Midway through the flight, he vomited the milk he drank for breakfast in the bathroom.

In the end, it was Zhang Junbao who carried Zhang Jue to the hotel. Even though there was no time difference from China to South Korea, he still let the mischievous child sleep first.

Just as Zhang Jue continued to dance on the ice with the Black Swan, even taking a bite of cotton candy falling from the sky, on an illustration sharing website called pixiv, a well-known illustrator suddenly posted two pictures with the caption “He is a child of the gods.”

The first picture was of a young man wearing a Black Swan performance costume. His arms were raised backward, resembling a dying swan spreading its wings, with a beautiful posture. His slightly open eyes showed boiling madness.

The second picture still featured the same young man. He wore a green crocodile jumpsuit, with only a simple black T-shirt and sports pants. In the flickering background lights, he stood in the shadows, appearing melancholic and fragile, yet cold, calm, and the ice skates on his feet glittered with cold light.

The serene and lonely atmosphere, coupled with the youth’s calm demeanor, instantly created an ethereal feeling. Numerous fans first made routine comments like “The lazy guy actually updated,” “You know how to come back,” and then gave numerous likes to these two obviously beautifully illustrated pictures of a figure skater.

Ah, this picture is so beautiful. Let’s start licking in admiration.

Then, this artist named “Shancha” posted a dynamic update, stating that the prototypes for these two pictures were both Chinese young figure skater – Zhang Jue, affectionately known as Tama Sauce.

She excitedly exclaimed: “Tama Sauce is the most beautiful three-dimensional shota I’ve ever seen. In person, he looks delicate and fragile, but as an athlete, he’s incredibly powerful.”

“From an artist’s perspective, Tama Sauce’s bone structure and appearance ware perfect. His body proportions are excellent. When he lifts his long legs during the Beilman, it’s like a small candlestick. I dare to predict that when he grows up, he will definitely become a handsome guy no less than Lin Jiashu and Bao Jingxiu!”

Finally, Mrs. Shancha also posted Zhang Jue’s real-life photos, comparing them with the two illustrations she drew.

He was a youth with a manga-worthy handsome face, especially since Zhang Jue went on stage without any makeup during competitions. Shen Liu and his uncle didn’t have the awareness that boys should put on makeup before going on stage. Despite this, Zhang Jue, when scrutinized by the camera, showed no flaws.

Many who weren’t initially interested in figure skating but were fans of handsome faces began exclaiming: “He’s so beautiful!” They started searching for information about Zhang Jue on the internet and successfully joined the fans of Zhang Jue in the Japanese ice fan circle.

Countless devoted older and younger sisters waved small handkerchiefs, warmly welcoming the new fans.

“Come on! There’s an adorable little crocodile here. He throws flying kisses and even does a cute belly jiggle. Energetic, healing, and as an athlete, he has extraordinary talent. He can do a Biellmann spin and a triple Axel. Stanning him won’t be wrong!”

After watching the crocodile’s competition videos on YouTube, it was discovered that this kid could not only exude a divine and aloof aura but also be childlike and cute. When he smiled sweetly, countless face-loving fans fell into an indescribable pit.

Coincidentally, not only did Pixiv have artists like Mrs. Shancha, but Korea also had quite a few illustrators and their fans. Among them, local netizens in Gangneung were pleasantly surprised to find that this year’s World Junior Figure Skating Championships were held right there!

What are you waiting for? Tickets for figure skating competitions are not expensive, especially for the junior category. Anyone who is already working or has pocket money at the average level can go watch the live performance. Everyone can directly see the real-life little crocodile now!

When Zhang Jue finally recovered and got up to participate in the pre-competition gala, he noticed something.

There seemed to be a lot of girls at the venue.

A little girl took off her thick black down jacket, reached into the pockets of her baggy pants, and asked the person next to her, Hayato Teraoka, while pulling out a pair of headphones, an mp3 player, a pair of gloves, a chocolate bar, a bottle of sports drink, and a hair tie: “Were there usually this many people at the pre-competition gala for the World Junior Championships?”

It felt like the audience had almost reached thirty percent. North American commercial shows might not even have such a high attendance rate?

Hayato Teraoka, looking somewhat puzzled, glanced at Zhang Jue’s pants pocket and replied: “There weren’t this many people last year.”

Zhang Jue scratched his head, tied a small braid behind his head, and shook his head. His jet-black, glossy hair reflected a diamond-like luster under the lights, making his skin appear even fairer.

Hayato Teraoka subconsciously asked: “Your hair quality is pretty good. What shampoo do you usually use?”

Zhang Jue scratched his head, and for a moment, he couldn’t remember what shampoo he used. His mom bought whatever she thought was suitable.

Passing by, Guan Lin sniffed and replied on Zhang Jue’s behalf: “He uses Fengyang Refreshing Shampoo, probably the peppermint-scented one that costs fifty yuan per bottle.”

Zhang Qingyan clearly wouldn’t give her son extremely cheap products, but she also didn’t buy overly expensive ones. She just casually picked a reasonably priced shampoo while grocery shopping. As for why it looked so effective, the credit went to the cafeteria aunties and the coaching staff.

As an athlete who needed to eat nutritionally and exercise fully, with an efficient metabolism, Zhang Jue was like a well-nurtured sable. His fur was glossy and smooth.

During Zhang Jue’s performance on the ice, several girls ran to the front, holding cameras to take pictures and emitting squeals.

Zhang Jue turned around, slightly furrowing his brows, and raised his index finger to make a gesture for them to be quiet.

Zhao Zhenyuan softly exclaimed: “Ah! This gaze is so A! So fierce! So cool!”

Her companion pulled her, saying: “Zhenyuan, don’t be like this. He seems unhappy.”

Zhao Zhenyuan didn’t care about these things. She had already checked that young athletes in the junior category were equivalent to undiscovered idols. They had fewer fans, unlike those top-tier stars. If you got a bit closer, you might be accused of being rude by their fans.

The little crocodile was so cute. If she took a few more pictures now and posted them on Twitter, she would surely gain quite a few followers. It could be considered promoting the little crocodile. This was clearly a win-win situation!

Then she saw that the boy skated up close and said in stumbling English: “Although it’s not a formal competition, please follow the figure skating etiquette on the ice.”

Don’t play music that could disturb the athletes. Even if it doesn’t bother Zhang Jue himself, who has a strong sense of rhythm and can skate the program based on imagination without music, other athletes might make mistakes if they hear screams during jumps and performances. Figure skaters already have a high risk of injury; Shen Liu retired prematurely due to an accidental injury.

Language barrier was a big issue. Several girls reached out to touch Zhang Jue’s hair, and he took a few steps back, realizing he was surprisingly repulsed by such touching. Even though fans are like gods, he was no longer an idol now and had no obligation to cater to them. No, even if he were an idol, it didn’t mean people could touch him at will!

Luckily, at this moment, Choi Jung-soo came to the rescue.

He waved his hand and said: “Hey, girls, this is not a concert or an idol fan meeting. This younger brother is an athlete, and you might scare him. He is a minor, and you are adults. Don’t you fear trouble from his parents for being handsy? Also, there is etiquette in figure skating competitions. Have you ever seen it?”

Zhang Jue didn’t understand Korean, but he could tell Choi Jung-soo’s tone was stern. In the end, Choi Jung-soo pulled Zhang Jue away from the audience and gave him a serious warning.

“Remember, if someone wants to touch you, but you don’t want to be touched, stay away. You’re an athlete, and you should be able to run fast, right? Remember to stay away from those strange people. Don’t stray too far from the coaches during competitions abroad. This world is not as safe as you think.”

Choi Jung-soo was from Ansan City, and in his memory, it had been less than three years since the Soo-Yeon case. Zhang Jue’s appearance was small and beautiful, attracting undue attention on the streets. Choi Jung-soo preferred to be a bit oversensitive himself and chose to warn the child to protect himself.

Zhang Jue blinked his innocent and clever big eyes, and with Choi Jung-soo’s Korean-accented English, he received a 10-minute safety education class. Although he only half-understood, he knew that Choi Jung-soo meant well. He simply friendly grabbed the hand of this 159 cm tall guy and shook it.

“Choi, can I treat you to fried chicken? The fried chicken in our hotel looks really good.”

Choi Jung-soo remained silent for a while, looking at the child’s pure and intelligent black eyes, and then lowered his head to look at the other’s tender little hand.

Ah, this child should be the only male single skater in this event smaller than him.

Choi Jung-soo replied: “You are the guest. I can’t let you treat me. Besides, there’s competition, and eating too greasy is not good. I’ll treat you to stir-fried rice cakes and salad. Also, as an athlete, don’t easily treat others to meat. If something happens, you’ll be criticized by public opinion.”

At first, Zhang Jue didn’t understand what Choi Jung-soo meant. However, when he was halfway through the rice cakes, Zhang Junbao hurried over and told the two young athletes something.

WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency) was here for doping tests.

Although called a doping test, it was more like a surprise inspection. The old uncle carried two 800ml bottles of mineral water, and when he saw the two athletes, he gave each one a bottle.

“Quickly come back with me, drink the water on the way. This kind of doping test is a urine test. Little Jue, do you want to hear your uncle blow a whistle to prepare?”

Zhang Jue firmly refused.

Anti-doping checks actually invaded privacy quite a bit. Athletes had to drop their pants in front of same-sex staff, placing urine in the A and B bottles provided.

Zhang Jue was okay, after all, whenever he participated in a competition, he always managed to win a medal. As a medalist, he had to undergo strict checks. He had experienced urine and blood tests and had gotten used to it.

Anyway, he didn’t take any medication even if he was dizzy or had a fever now. There were no suspicious substances in his body, so he might as well go through the check. Zhang Jue was innocent.

But the kid also thought it was very sudden, so he asked, seemingly unintentionally, while handing over the bottles: “Do you have to check all the athletes participating in the World Youth Championships? That’s a lot of work, isn’t it?”

An older blonde man scanned him and replied indifferently: “We only check the top ten athletes on the Grand Prix points list.”
It was only the next day that Jang learned that a Korean ice dancer had tested positive for drugs prior to the competition and that this had triggered WADA’s follow-up action.
At first everyone thought the girl was just like any other doped-up athlete, but in the afternoon, things took a turn for the worse.

It turns out that the ice dance girl found out that her male partner has been suffering from the team coach’s “bullying”,  ice dance girl spent a lot of effort to persuade the male partner to resist, and used specialized cold medicine to make sure that the test failed, the public opinion made a big deal after the strong drag male partner to report to the police, accusing the coach sexually | assault underage students, the evidence gathered all the evidence.

Even if Korea will not give this kind of animal the death penalty, she can not sit back and watch the other side continue to hurt her partner!
So even before the World Youth Skating Championships had begun, there was already a lot of interest in the case, and Zhang Jue received a text message from his parents that night saying that he shouldn’t go out alone, lest he be stalked by perverts.

Zhang Jue while explaining that foreign countries are not all perverts, while lifting up the corner of the curtain, looking at the reporters who surrounded the hotel entrance, letting a long sigh in his heart.

Things have gotten so big that even this gang of bloodsuckers have been invited, the pair of ice dancers how to do ah, after this, they will not only withdraw from the World Youth Championships, I am afraid that the future of professional career will also ……

Zhang Jue doesn’t think it’s wrong for them to choose to fight back, Zhang Jue’s previous generation also beat up a rich kid who wanted to subvert himself, and then paid a huge price for it.

But the pair of young contestants was not very old, the girl was only 15 years old and the boy was 17 years old, how could they withstand such a big storm?
Zhang Jue wasn’t the only one with concerns. At the start of the World Youth Championships, Zhang Jue realized that many of his opponents’ auras were heavier than before.

It was a chain reaction caused by a single scumbag.

Zhang Jue hid his expression in silence as he finished his warmups, and then took to the field at the start of the match, and exploded right into action.
3lz+3lo, 3F, and 3A were all done with zero mistakes, and the emotional tension of the performance was so great that since Zhang Jue had started the match, the atmosphere of the entire room being careless and always having a piece of their mind drifting off somewhere else was completely shattered, and everyone’s attention was firmly held by Zhang Jue.

By the time the game was over, there was silence for a few seconds, followed by mountains of applause, screams from the audience that didn’t stop during his performance, and flashing lights that didn’t stop.

Choi Jung-soo skated closer to the audience again, and in half-familiar Korean, and in a stern tone, he said something.

“Please follow skating etiquette, stop screaming, and turn off the flashing lights! It’s interfering with the athletes!”

His expression was very serious, and he was clearly angry, and only when the girls quieted down did Zhang Jue turn his head and skate away.

Zhang Jue scored 83 points, making him the best athlete of the day.

 

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