The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 1041 - 1010: Just Waiting for You to Say That!

Chapter 1041: Chapter 1010: Just Waiting for You to Say That!

Coach Xia seemed to have found a common language with Zhu Zhitao, expressing strong agreement with his words.

His position is not an easy one to hold!

"Yeah, your analogy is quite apt," Coach Xia’s eyes lit up as he nodded in approval, "Just bear with it, sometimes we can’t act on our whims. I’ll have a private word with Jiao Lihong, and you should also talk to He Tiantian, ask her to be mindful as well. We must prioritize the big picture, aiming for good results in the competition, then our days can be better."

"I will," Zhu Zhitao nodded, "As you’ve seen, Teacher He is not one to stir up trouble, but I know Teacher He is not someone who will tolerate being taken advantage of either. Jiao Lihong may have a strong background, but Teacher He’s support is formidable as well, not something the Jiao family can match. If anything happens, you can’t just favor Jiao Lihong. Coach Xia, I’m reminding you because I see you have a good relationship with Coach Wu."

The reason Zhu Zhitao reminded Coach Xia was partly to do him a favor, but more importantly, he hoped Coach Xia could restrain Jiao Lihong from causing trouble.

Some people’s petty actions might go unnoticed on others, but they would certainly not work on He Tiantian.

Once the competition was over, Zhu Zhitao intended to personally escort He Tiantian to the national team. As for the rest, he didn’t want to, nor did he have the energy to manage.

Coach Xia was stunned, but then realized, having two people personally protect He Tiantian was indicative of her non-ordinary status. Now that Zhu Zhitao had personally warned him, it surely wasn’t unfounded.

It was a headache; one mountain hadn’t been sent away yet, and another had arrived.

He hoped to send both mountains away this time—I can’t afford any accidents!

"Thank you, Zhu," Coach Xia said, "If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t have taken this so seriously. Alright, I’ve got it, I will restrain Jiao Lihong."

That’s exactly what he was waiting to hear!

Zhu Zhitao inwardly scorned, if you handle Jiao Lihong well, then there will be no trouble; if not, don’t blame me for taking action.

After smoking together, the two returned.

Jiao Lihong often sneaked glances at He Tiantian, wondering whether she should teach He Tiantian a lesson.

Seeing the expression on Jiao Lihong’s face, Coach Xia’s heart missed a beat. Once they got to where they were staying, he definitely needed to remind her seriously, telling her not to act rashly and impulsively.

Whichever side caused an issue, as the leading coach, he wouldn’t benefit from it.

They were both like ancestors!

It was due to previously unresolved issues that Coach Xia hadn’t made it onto the national coaching team, forcing him to stay with a local team. Fortunately, being in Yanjing, where resources were abundant and results came easier, had secured him a spot in the swimming world.

He couldn’t let these two mess things up for him!

The train finally arrived at the station.

He Tiantian was resting her head on Cui Ying’s shoulder, fast asleep.

"Tiantian, wake up, we’re here," Cui Ying whispered, "You can rest more when we get back to the hotel!"

He Tiantian rubbed her eyes, feeling exhausted, "Finally, we’re here. It wasn’t easy."

The train came to a halt and everyone got off in turn.

The train station was crowded, but fortunately, there were people outside to meet them and a shuttle bus was available, taking them directly to the prearranged hotel, which was thankfully very clean.

Cai Fenfang and He Tiantian shared a room.

Rooms were assigned according to the athletes, with Cui Ying and Wei Yuanyuan staying in a standard room nearby thanks to Zhu Zhitao’s arrangements.

Xie Feifei and Jiao Lihong shared a room.

On seeing this, Coach Xia, reminded of Zhu Zhitao’s warning, quickly had Xie Feifei swap rooms with Cai Fenfang.

"Hehe, good luck to you," Cai Fenfang said with a laugh, her smile holding a hidden meaning as she picked up her luggage and left.

He Tiantian smiled back and said, "Thanks, good luck to you too."

He Tiantian just couldn’t understand Cai Fenfang’s mentality. They hadn’t had any issues before, so why did this female athlete always seem to harbor ill intentions towards her?

Ah, why can’t people keep a pure heart?

Xie Feifei came over with her luggage as Cai Fenfang left.

"Ah, this is pretty good," Xie Feifei heaved a sigh of relief, "I really don’t want to live with Jiao Lihong. I have a bad temper and just can’t stand her ways, but she threatened me, and I’m afraid it might affect my performance. At crucial times, it’s best to keep a distance from Jiao Lihong."

Upon hearing this, He Tiantian smiled and amiably said, "Hehe, the competition is important, rest well, and achieve good results."

He Tiantian wasn’t an immature teenager. Although she didn’t like Jiao Lihong, she wouldn’t speak ill of her, especially during competitions.

Seeing He Tiantian’s cheerful demeanor, Xie Feifei sensed an aura that kept others at a distance, one that was not easy to approach or confide in.

But then again, given He Tiantian’s age and experiences, she probably didn’t want to get involved in the petty squabbles reminiscent of children playing house.

Xie Feifei had warned He Tiantian, hoping that she, too, could compete smoothly. Although Xie Feifei had felt some envy and jealousy towards He Tiantian before, her own results were good. As long as she placed in the top three, she could make it onto the national team.

She had signed up for three events, and she was sure to make the top three in at least one of them.

"Thank you, Sister He," Xie Feifei said, "Let’s hurry and pack our things and go have dinner together. Remember, be careful with what you eat and drink. The food should be fine since we all eat together, but be careful when drinking water."

A female athlete who had offended Jiao Lihong was disqualified for failing a drug test due to a spiked drink and left the swim team in disgrace.

He Tiantian smiled and nodded, "Mhm, I will be careful."

"Let’s go, let’s go have dinner," Xie Feifei, having packed up, urged He Tiantian to join her.

As He Tiantian came out, Wei Yuanyuan and Cui Ying had already come over.

The atmosphere was good, and after everyone had eaten their fill, they returned to their rooms to rest. They would train the next day and get familiar with the venue.

"Jiao Lihong, come to my room," Coach Xia said. He had received some information from Zhu Zhitao and felt the need to be cautious.

"Yes, coach," Jiao Lihong wasn’t the least bit afraid of Coach Xia and followed him to his room without changing expression.

While drinking tea, Coach Xia pondered how to speak to Jiao Lihong.

"Coach, you wanted to see me for something?" Jiao Lihong, seeing that the coach was silent, grew impatient and hurriedly asked, eager to get back to watching TV.

"Yes, I do have something," Coach Xia nodded, "This is the most important competition for you to make it onto the national team. As long as you perform as usual, you’ll make it. As for other things, none are as important as this, so you must focus on the competition and avoid any distractions that might affect your performance."

Coach Xia’s words were quite tactful.

With her slyness, Jiao Lihong easily understood what Coach Xia meant and laughed, "Coach, are you worried I’ll cause trouble for that old woman He Tiantian?"

Hearing Jiao Lihong talk like this, Coach Xia’s heart skipped a beat. How could Jiao Lihong lack such decency?

To refer to a teammate as an "old woman"?

Utterly unreasonable.

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