bayedsolid Chapter 76, the free skate program, "Underwater"? Are you out of your mind?!
Chapter 76, the free skate program, "Underwater"? Are you out of your mind?!
Kremlin.
Having a rare moment of leisure, Sirius put down the documents in his hand and couldn't help but open the live broadcast of the Sochi Olympics.
Because he has to process documents, he gets up very early almost every day.
He remembered that the girl seemed to be a figure skater, and the competition was supposed to be today.
Perhaps it was to clarify the doubts in my mind, or perhaps it was simply to find an excuse to take a look.
Sirius eventually turned on the broadcast of the match.
As if by fate, not long after Sirius opened the door, it was the girl's turn to perform.
"Let's welcome Jiang Chengcheng from China..."
Upon hearing the name announced by the host, Sirius's heart still skipped a beat, even though he was prepared.
It's really her!
Same name, same age, similar build—Sirius found it hard to believe such a coincidence could exist in the world.
Having confirmed his answer, Sirius stared intently at the screen in front of him.
The girl's graceful dance in the video captivated his gaze; every glance was filled with her smiles and gestures, and his heart was drawn to her joys and sorrows…
At this moment, in Sirius's eyes, Jiang Chengcheng's figure seemed to be under a spell. Even though he forced himself not to think about it or look at it, the control of his soul no longer belonged to him.
Unable to ignore... Unable to escape...
Completely lost...
Sirius clenched his fists secretly, inwardly condemning his own despicable behavior, but he knew better than anyone that some things become more insane the more they are suppressed.
What should I do...?
With the Olympics drawing to a close and the girl soon leaving E country to return to her homeland, when will we meet again? Or... will there even be a next time?
I'm not reconciled...
For the first time in decades, Sirius, who had been proud and domineering, experienced this inexplicable emotion.
No matter what, I want to say goodbye properly.
Even knowing they would never see each other again in this life, even knowing it was impossible for them, even having made up their minds to give up, they still wanted to say goodbye properly…
a long time.
Sirius ultimately couldn't resist his impulses and did the most outrageous thing he had ever done.
He silently dialed a number.
"Hey, I remember you're one of the medal presenters at this year's Olympic figure skating competition. Can I ask you for a favor?"
……
When Sirius made his request, he was met with a long silence on the other end of the phone.
Did he hear that right?! The leader of country E is going to personally present the award?! Has he lost his mind?!
It's worth noting that he only took on the award-presenting job because he was employed by the Olympic Committee. It's rare for a country to have a public official present an award, let alone someone who is the top leader of country E!
"No? Have you taken the wrong medicine?" Because they were very close friends, the man on the other end of the phone didn't hesitate to tell him his true thoughts.
"Just think of it as me being bored." Sirius didn't want to explain his strange request too much, after all, even he himself couldn't convince himself of his current behavior.
"Tch! Something's fishy! Okay, I'll go make the arrangements. You hurry up and come over, the match is almost over."
"It's only because it's you, otherwise I would have blown it up long ago!" The man naturally sensed the hidden meaning in Sirius's words, but since the other party didn't want to talk about it, he wasn't the type to pry.
……
the other side.
Shortly after Jiang Chengcheng finished her performance, the free skate competition began, starting with Elizabeth Pimanova, and so on.
The free skate is also Elizabeth Pimanova's strong suit, and unsurprisingly, she ultimately scored a high score of 185.35.
This is also incredible for the free skate, considering the world record is only 185.2. Moreover, this record belongs to her, meaning that the Queen of Scots has broken her own world record again by her own efforts!
Upon hearing the announcement, the audience erupted in thunderous applause, with most of the crowd discussing whether Bimanova or the Chinese girl, Jiang Chengcheng, was more impressive.
Of course, the answer to this question will be revealed soon.
About an hour later, it was finally Jiang Chengcheng's turn to appear.
The music she chose this time surprised everyone.
Because there is an unwritten rule in the free skate that, in order to better showcase the moves within the limited four minutes, which is, to put it simply, to show off skills.
Most contestants choose cheerful and lively music, and almost no one chooses soft and lyrical scores.
At that moment, Jiang Chengcheng walked in the opposite direction, choosing an extremely depressing pop song, "Underwater."
This is a piece of music from China that describes depression. The entire piece is not only negative in its emotions, but its rhythm is also incredibly slow.
Seeing Jiang Chengcheng's song choice, even some Chinese viewers who had previously held high expectations for her secretly shook their heads.
Pity!
Choosing the right music is a crucial aspect of figure skating. A good piece can be a huge advantage, while a bad piece can not only negatively impact a skater's performance but also make it difficult to score points on jumps.
"Sigh! Don't their coaches even look at the songs they choose? How could they pick such a slow-paced song?"
"Holy crap! If we lose, we'll be unjustly killed!"
"Is he getting cocky after winning first place in a short program?"
"Oh? How could this be! I finally saw hope for China to win a medal in figure skating, so I specially asked my advisor for leave to come here."
Many Chinese audience members who had heard the song before began to criticize it, not because the song was bad, but because it was too slow!
The foreign audience members who had never heard of the song were quite puzzled. The Chinese girl hadn't even started dancing yet, and some of them were already criticizing it.
Of course, Jiang Chengcheng, who was in the center of the ice rink, couldn't hear these discussions, and her choice of the song "Underwater" was also a well-thought-out decision.
She always felt that how you jump in the free skate, how many times you jump, is related to the music, but not so much.
In her view, the ability to arrange is more important.
So this time she specifically chose a slower song that wouldn't reduce the number of jumps.
The moment the music started, Jiang Chengcheng's dance transformed what was initially thought to be a strain on her performance. Instead, she brought out a unique charm in her dance, conveying feelings of repression, struggle, liberation, and release…
Watching Jiang Chengcheng dance is like appreciating a tragedy created by a master.
The inner world of a person suffering from depression is clearly revealed.
As the music progressed past the halfway point, foreign audiences who had been wondering why Chinese audiences would sing about their own people's misfortune now had their answer.
Jiang Chengcheng gave them a perfect score in both dance choreography and jumping performance!
Too bad!
To be able to play an extremely slow piece so many times is simply insane!