Today it was rare for the family to sit at home and watch TV attentively. Even Qiao Zuwang didn't play cards and sat at the back holding a teapot.
Qi Ziqiang and Wei Shufang also came to Qiao's house, and Qi Weimin rarely skipped class to stay with his parents.
Qiao Yicheng was sweating profusely while adjusting the signal in front of the TV.
"Brother, can you adjust it well?" Qiao Simei complained to Qiao Yicheng: "Second brother's game is about to start."
Qiao Yicheng wiped his sweat with his hand and said anxiously: "It's almost done, it's almost done, don't rush it."
"Simei, don't disturb big brother." Qiao Sanli said to her sister gently.
Qiao Qiqi obediently took some melon seeds and peanuts and gave them to her aunt, uncle and brother.
"Qiqi, how have you been studying recently?" Qi Weimin took the melon seeds and asked Qiao Qiqi.
Qiao Qiqi was a little embarrassed and said: "I have never been able to improve in studies. My elder brother also gave me tutoring, but I just couldn't learn well."
Qi Weimin sighed and said, "Don't worry, I will give you some tutoring when I have time."
Qiao Qiqi lowered her head in shame, like a girl.
Three years have passed, and everyone in the Qiao family is different.
Qiao Qiqi is already in the fifth grade of elementary school, and her grades are really not very good. She has been hovering around the passing line.
However, his appearance became more and more delicate as he grew older. In Qiao Simei's words, his younger brother was the most handsome person in the whole family.
It's a pity that Qiao Qiqi's character is too weak, more like a girl than a boy.
Qiao Simei has entered junior high school, but her academic performance is even worse than Qiao Qiqi's. She doesn't focus on studying all day long. Instead, she is obsessed with chasing stars. The room is covered with posters of Hong Kong and Taiwan stars.
Qiao Sanli studied dance in a sports school and became more and more beautiful. Perhaps because of her years of dancing practice, her figure and temperament were outstanding among her peers. People who wanted to pursue her lined up from the end of the alley to the end of the alley.
However, she herself has no interest in love and focuses entirely on learning to dance, which makes her very popular with the teachers at the sports school.
Teacher Ying even recommended her to study at the Capital Institute of Physical Education.
Qiao Yicheng is already in his third year of college and studies very hard. He usually works part-time while tutoring high school students, and also takes care of his younger brothers and sisters at home. Although he is not very old, he has a lot of gray hair on his head.
Fortunately, as Qiao Sanli and the others grew up, Qiao Yicheng had fewer things to worry about. In addition, Wang Gang would take money home from time to time, which reduced Qiao Yicheng's burden.
Qiao Zuwang still looks like that. He doesn't care about his family affairs all day long. It's common for him to miss work at work and find someone to drink and play cards with after get off work.
Fortunately, Qiao Yicheng kept a tight watch on him. Qiao Zuwang played cards more to kill time than to gamble for money. Most of his card partners were elderly neighbors.
The factory where Qiao Zuwang worked was very unprofitable, and sometimes wages could not be paid. He was even put on the laid-off list three times.
The reason why he has not been laid off until now is entirely because Qiao Zuwang was a scoundrel. Every time he took a piece of hemp rope to the factory director's house, he would cry, make trouble, and hang himself. In the end, the factory director had to compromise.
Everyone gathered at Qiao's house today to watch Wang Gang's game.
The 1988 Olympics were held in Seoul. Wang Gang went to the national team training camp more than half a year ago. Today is the day of his 100-meter final.
In the past three years, the person who has changed the most in the Qiao family is Wang Gang.
Since winning the World Cup track and field championship, Wang Gang has become a celebrity. In addition to daily training, he has been on TV giving interviews all day long.
In the spring of 1986, on the recommendation of the sports team, Wang Gang took part in the Jinling University of Science and Technology exam and was admitted with excellent results. He became classmates with Xiang Nanfang again.
In fact, everyone knows that Wang Gang and Xiang Nannan are in love, and the Qiao family is even more happy to see it happen.
As for the Xiang family, they were quite satisfied with Wang Gang. Neither Xiang's father nor Xiang's mother objected. They only made one request, that they could talk about marriage after graduating from college.
Wang Gang went to school, played games, and fell in love at the same time. He wanted to break it in half every minute. If his grades hadn't deteriorated, the coach would probably have to talk to him.
Today, Wang Gang competes in the most important Olympic Games. The whole family is in front of the TV to support him. Unfortunately, the TV is not powerful and there is no signal at the critical moment.
"Brother, are you at home?" Xiang Nanfang opened the door of Qiao's house and walked in skillfully from the outside.
"Sister Nanfang." Qiao Simei called out sweetly as soon as she saw Xiang Nanfang.
Xiang Nanfang took out a bag of pastries from his bag.
Qiao Simei excitedly took the cake and ate it with her sister and brother.
"The South is coming!" Qiao Zuwang was also very polite when he saw Xiang Nanfang, even a little solemn.
Qiao Zuwang knew Xiang Nannan's family background, and he was completely satisfied with the person for his second son.
"Sister Nanfang, come and sit down. Brother hasn't adjusted the TV yet." Qiao Sanli also likes her upright and generous future second sister-in-law, and they have a very good relationship with her.
Xiang Nanfang greeted the elders one by one before sitting next to Qiao Sanli.
"Sister Nanfang, why aren't you watching the Olympics with your parents at home?" Qiao Qiqi poured a glass of water for Xiang Nanfang.
"My parents are busy with work and have no time to watch the Olympics with me. Why not come to your place? There are many people and it is lively." Xiang Nannan said with a smile.
Qi Weimin smiled and said, "Did you skip class today?"
"No, I came here after class. There are no classes today." Xiang Nanfang explained patiently.
Although he is the second generation, Xiang Nanfang does not have any second-generation habits. He is polite to everyone and will not make people feel distant.
Qiao Zuwang took out two boxes of tea leaves from the room and said to Xiang Nanfang: "These are the tea leaves brought back by the top two who went to the north to compete. You can take them home and give them to your parents to try."
Xiang Nanfang declined: "Uncle, no need, Erqiang also brought two boxes for my parents."
Upon hearing this, Qiao Zuwang stopped insisting and pulled up a chair to sit next to Xiang Nannan and get close to him.
It's a pity that Qiao Simei and Qiao Sanli didn't give him any chance, and occupied all the positions on the left and right.
Over there, Qiao Yicheng finally adjusted the TV, and Wang Gang finally appeared on the screen.
"It's the second brother. The second brother is on TV." Qiao Qiqi stood up and cheered.
Qiao Yicheng sat down with sweat on his face. He finally completed the task, and Qiao Sanli handed him a glass of water and a handkerchief.
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Qiao Yicheng took the handkerchief, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and said: "The signal at our house is too poor. Next time we can't take the TV to the yard to watch."
The game hasn't started yet, and Wang Gang's pre-match interview is playing on the TV.
Three years later, Wang Gang was already twenty years old, and his face was a little less childish.
In front of the camera, Wang Gang was confident but not arrogant, and his conversation was neither humble nor overbearing. Xiang Nanfang's eyes were filled with stars.
The family was cracking melon seeds, chatting, and watching TV. Until Wang Gang stood on the starting line, no one dared to breathe.
After all, the Olympic Games is the most important event in the world. Wang Gang's competition is not only watched by the whole family, but also by the whole country.
In the past three years, Wang Gang has participated in the Asian Championships and the World Athletics Championships, winning them all without exception. While gaining great fame, he has also shouldered the expectations of the people across the country.
The moment the gunfire rang out, many people across the country held their breath and stared at the TV screen intently.
Xiang Nanfang stood up even more, clenching his fists and not daring to blink.
Wang Gang has always been in the leading position from the start, and hundreds of millions of eyes are focused on him.
When Wang Gang crossed the finish line first, everyone in Qiao's family cheered.
"My second brother is an Olympic champion, and I am the sister of an Olympic champion." Qiao Simei said excitedly, jumping up and down.
Xiang Nannan covered his mouth, tears flowing out uncontrollably, happy for the man he had chosen.
Neighbors around the Qiao family also heard cheers. Wang Gang was not only the pride of the country, but also the pride of Jinling and Shamao Lane.
People say that a golden phoenix walked out of Shamao Lane.
While the whole country was cheering for Wang Gang, his final 100-meter score was also shown on TV.
9 seconds 77.
A result that makes all athletes despair in this era.
"The top two have set a new world record again." Qiao Yicheng said in shock.
Wang Gang stood on the podium and when the national anthem was played in the audience, he reached his peak.
But peaks are like records, they are meant to be broken.
For this Seoul Olympics, Wang Gang signed up to participate in four events: the 100m, 200m, 400m, and the 4x100m relay.
Except for the 4x100-meter relay, Wang Gang only won a bronze medal. All other events were gold medals, and he broke the world record every time.
With three gold medals and one bronze, it is still the most valuable track and field event. Wang Gang perfectly completed his Olympic debut.
Everyone knows that this is just the starting point for Wang Gang.
At his age, as long as he is not affected by injuries, he will dominate the track and field in the next two terms.
An era of track and field named after Wang Gang began.
The track and field athletes of the same generation as Wang Gang were both their luck and their misfortune.