Chapter 1695: 23.14 Second Grey Star - Yun Luan's New Coach
Chapter 1695: 23.14 Second Grey Star - Yun Luan's New Coach
After hearing the past of Yun Luan from the old butler, his mood had suddenly turned downcast. Who would have expected that the champion of the solo ice skating competition would be paired with someone and be one of the most talented pair ice skaters in this region? Just before he and his pair compete in the main city, he was injured because his twin brother caused him to be injured, and learning from the old butler that this injury was not an accident but was intentionally inflicted, his mood soured.
Yun Luan noticed the sudden silence of An Zhe but didn't even dare to ask what was wrong with them. After all, they weren't even friends. Maybe just something close to an acquaintance.
The two of them head to the locker room to change clothes, bringing only their AirPods with them and their phones for music. They need to listen to their own music while practicing, and it cannot be done like before, where Yun Luan's song is on the speaker as he practices.
However, as they got closer to the ice rink, they heard the sound of something skating on ice and a humming. As they got closer, they saw an adult man skating on the ice. Unlike their usual moves, which are a bit hesitant and a bit amateurish. This man's actions had no hesitation at all.
He skates so fast that one would think he would bump into the wall surrounding the ice rink. His glides and jumps had a certain rhythm that matched his humming. What made it a bit scary is that this person was ice skating and executing dangerously with his eyes closed.
Moreover, his dance is simply breathtaking. As if he wasn't skating to just dance a sequence but freely playing around while on ice.
Yun Luan was attracted by this man's techniques. It was similar to his. So precise, flexible, and perfect. Moreover, he is so fast, and he doesn't fear failing at all. As if failure was never in his dictionary.
"Wow~ he is so beautiful, and he dances so freely on ice," Yun Luan mumbles.
An Zhe said, "Why is he so early? He must have just come back but is already skating without rest. I should tell the coach."
The one beside him overheard his voice. An Zhe just pulled out his phone to make a call when suddenly Yun Luan's face appeared before him.
"Woah! What's wrong with you?" An Zhe asked in surprise.
Yun Luan asked, "You know this person? Who is he?"
"Well… she is my coach's wife and the owner of this place. Those twins from before are my coach and his children," An Zhe said.
Yun Luan mumbles, "Is he an athlete? His face looks familiar."
"Of course it looks familiar! As a figure skater, you should definitely know him. He is the White King from the royal pair, Hei Anjing," said An Zhe.
Yun Luan was dumbfounded by what he just heard, and a rare surprised expression appeared on his face. Though it can be said to be a surprise expression for Yun Luan, it's just simply him widening his eyes, yet his face remains expressionless.
Chuckles~
An Zhe pinched Yun Luan's face, and because the latter was stunned, he was able to do it.
"Pfft! You look a bit stupid right now," he said.
Yun Luan woke up in reality and slapped that naughty paw, pinching his cheeks, and gave the man a glare. The two didn't even notice that someone was leaning against the ice rink walls, watching them with a playful smile.
Whistle~
This whistle brought the two back to reality, and they heard a mischievous voice saying, "Oh my~ since when did A'Zhe learn how to flirt? You are learning the wrong thing from your coach~."
The one who spoke was none other than Hei Anjing, who heard the two having a conversation. He was actually waiting for them secretly inside after sneaking in.
An Zhe calls, "Coach's wife, A'Zhe greets you."
"Senior, this young one greets you as well," said Yun Luan.
Hei Anjing flicked An Zhe's forehead and said, "I told you to call me uncle."
"No! You look so young that calling you uncle in public is a bit offensive. I can still remember the glare and stare of jealousy when I did it abroad," said An Zhe.
Pfft!
Hei Anjing said, "Hahaha~ just ignore them. They can't approach because they are afraid of your coach. My husband is indeed a bit overprotective."
Then he looked at Yun Luan, who was too nervous in his presence, and said, "Nice to meet you, little one. You are the one my butler is talking about, right? What is your name?"
"My name is Yun Luan. Pleasure to meet the White King on the Ice."
"I will call you Luan'er, is that alright? If you agree to become my student, I will be your coach. How about it?" Hei Anjing asked.
Yun Luan was so shocked that he looked at Hei Anjing as if he had seen a ghost. An Zhe, who already expected this, pinched Yun Luan's face and made his soul return to reality.
An Zhe said, "Oi~ you need to answer if you agree or not!"
Yun Luan saluted towards Hei Anjing and said, "Luan'er greets his teacher!"
"Good. Good. I finally have a student of my own. It's just that I couldn't find a good one all these years, and A'Zhe's personality doesn't fit my teachings. I did try my best to teach him the basics, though," said Hei Anjing.
The mentioned An Zhe's face turned pale as he remembered the hell he had suffered in the past, where most of his bones were dislocated and his whole body was aching in pain.
"I can still recall the sounds of my bones at that time," An Zhe commented.
Hei Anjoing pouted and said, "That's because your body is too inflexible. You're too rigid, even though my husband can bend his back just to match me!"
"Coach is well practiced. You asked me to split when I was a beginner!" complains An Zhe.
Hei Anjing looked confused and said, "Isn't splitting legs normal in figure skating, Luan'er?"
"Yes, Coach," answered Yun Luan. "I can do it on my first try. Splitting on ice as you glide makes the turn easier."
"As expected of my student! Luan'er, I heard from the butler that you want to join the regional solo ice skating competition. I will have you registered officially tomorrow. You don't need to worry; I will handle it. Can I see the sequence you had made for the competition?" Hei Anjing asked.
Yun Luan agreed and nodded his head. Hei Anjing glanced at An Zhe, whose lips were twitching from what he had just heard about splitting legs, and said, "Call your coach. Ask him if he is done with his work. He will need to train you as well before the competition begins. I don't want to see any sloppy performance, A'Zhe~."
"Yes, sir!" said An Zhe. He immediately ran to the side to contact his coach.
An Zhe knew that despite the smiling face of Hei Anjing, he was even stricter than his coach. Because unlike them, who had full control of their bodies when skating, he and Yun Luan are still amateurs in his eyes. It's normal to worry.
On the ice rink, Yun Luan's phone was held by Hei Anjing, as he is the one who will play the chosen song of Yun Luan, which he watches from the side.
Hei Anjing said, "Are you ready, Luan'er?"
"Yes, Coach!" said Yun Luan.
It was at this moment that the song started playing and Yun Luan started his sequence. The opening of Yun Luan is where he skates as he increases his speed and turns to perform low spins. Then he glides in a perfect manner and flexes his body to make himself look like he is skating in a horizontal manner.
Each movement was well-connected and met the song well enough. However, Hei Anjing noticed the rigidity of Yun Luan's face. He completely has no expression. However, he knew the reason why. This is the same as the curse of the Mo Bloodline, which he inherited from him. There is a saying in Vearth. A 'Mo' doesn't have human emotions until he finds his chosen half. This is a reality for him, and it is something he inherited from Hunluan. This father only shows his emotions when his other father is around. Because they were feared by other gods, they mostly only had one another.
Hei Anjing's thoughts: 'He doesn't have much expression on his face. According to the butler, the two just recently met. He hasn't gained his trust yet? However, his eyes tell a different story.'
A playful smirk appeared on the corner of his lips as Yun Luan, when An Zhe appeared beside him and asked a question.
"Uncle Hei, is his sequence perfect?" An Zhe asked.
Hei Anjing asked, "What do you think of his sequence?"
"Perfect. However, compared to when you and the coach are skating, something seems to be missing. Is it because he doesn't have an expression on his face?" An Zhe said.
Hei Anjing said, "70 out of 100."
"Ei~ why only 70 points? Am I missing something?" asked An Zhe.
"Look carefully again, what is missing? Ignore his expressionless face. That cannot be resolved so easily," said Hei Anjing.
An Zhe believed that he had missed something and observed the dance done by Yun Luan, trying to find what was missing from such an almost perfect sequence. If he can't find it, he will definitely get scolded.