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Time flies, and 2022 is fast approaching. This year, Li Ying's beloved son has staggered into the threshold of three years old, and the whole family is full of warm and harmonious atmosphere. This former outstanding women's volleyball player is now responsible for physical education at Tianjin Medical University, a prestigious institution of higher learning in China.
Her husband, Xu Lei, is a well-respected basketball coach. Not only did he hold a key position at the Tianjin Basketball Sports Management Center, but he was also appointed as the all-around assistant coach of the Tianjin Sports School's U18 men's basketball team.
What is remarkable is that the two of them have great skills, their careers are in full swing, and the future is full of infinite possibilities.
In addition to their busy work, they devote all their time and efforts to the growth of their children. This little guy has shown an otherworldly athletic talent since he was a child, which makes Xu Lei unable to suppress the pride in his heart.
Whenever he sees his son playing the piano in the spacious and bright living room, or following his mother to experience the unique charm of volleyball, Xu Lei will always be heartfelt.
One day, the sky was overcast and drizzling, and Li Ying was instructing the students in volleyball training outdoors. The little guy wears a cute hat and holds the volleyball tightly in his hand, watching quietly, his eyes revealing deep curiosity and longing.
Whenever the volleyball draws a beautiful arc in the air, he always turns his flexible head, and his eyes flashed with the light of thirst for knowledge, which is deeply imprinted in Xu Lei's heart and has become a precious memory of his life.
In fact, although Xu Lei and Li Ying carefully purchased a small basketball hoop for their son, they never took the initiative to teach him basic skills such as smashing and footwork. However, it is amazing that just by the time he was one year old, his son had mastered these skills.
He sometimes holds a volleyball in one hand and a basketball in the other, throws it forward at the same time, then runs and chases happily, and then turns around and devotes himself to smashing practice.
The love story of Xu Lei and Li Ying can be traced back many years ago. In 2006, the two officially established a relationship. At that time, Li Ying was still a die-hard fan of basketball superstar Yi Jianlian, and she was full of praise for Yi Jianlian's skills and handsome appearance, praising him: "Yi Jianlian's basketball skills are superb, and his appearance is handsome and extraordinary, which is really unforgettable!"
At an extraordinary moment, Xu Lei launched a passionate competition with his idol Yi Jianlian at close range! Seeing this, Li Ying did not hesitate to ask her boyfriend Xu Lei to capture a few precious photos of Yi Jianlian, whom she admired, as a souvenir.
However, in the face of such an expectation that seemed to be a bit excessively demanding, Xu Lei couldn't help but feel jealous in his heart, and responded sourly: "You still take pictures of him yourself."
But even though the inner dark tide is turbulent, in the one-on-one battle with Yi Jianlian, Xu Lei still stays focused and goes all out. He kept his eyes on his opponent and defended tightly, which ultimately made Yi Jianlian unable to shoot and hit.
Li Ying watched the game attentively on the sidelines, and witnessed Xu Lei's tenacity and fighting spirit At this moment, she deeply realized that her boyfriend was the real "male god", and since then she has admired and loved Xu Lei even more.
Due to the nature of their careers, Xu Lei and Li Ying often need to travel in different places for a long time, and it is inevitable to endure the pain of parting. However, whenever they have the opportunity to compete in the same city, they always don't hesitate to meet up.
Once, Li Ying was participating in a competition in Beijing, and Xu Lei immediately set off from Tianjin after learning the news, just to be able to see her wonderful performance with his own eyes, although the time spent together was short, but for lovers who had been reunited for a long time, even if it was just a few minutes, it was enough to make them feel extremely happy.
In May 2016, Xu Lei carefully planned a romantic marriage proposal ceremony for Li Ying. On that day, they walked hand in hand into the PS-CC Valley Resort in Tianjin. When Li Ying stopped in front of the merry-go-round to enjoy the beautiful scenery, a tall and mighty "big white" slowly walked towards her, holding a pink gift box in his hand.
Xu Lei, who is wearing a cute "big white" outfit, has a staggering height of 2.07 meters, giving people a warm and safe feeling. When this tall and handsome man affectionately took the petite and delicate Li Ying into his arms, the surrounding tourists were all moved by this warm and touching picture and offered their most sincere blessings.
Li Ying was so excited that she burst into tears, and tears slid down her cheeks.
Only half a month later, in May, Xu Lei and Li Ying held an ingenious wedding on the shore of the beautiful Haihe River. The groom Xu Lei took a speedboat to greet the bride, the band played a moving music, and relatives and friends laughed and laughed on the riverside, and the whole scene was very lively.
This couple, known as the "Condor Heroes", opened a new chapter in their lives together.
However, their marriage did not prevent them from striving for excellence, and they soon devoted themselves to a busy and intense training schedule. Time flies, until April 2018, after the successful conclusion of the National Games, Li Ying affectionately announced her retirement decision.
In July of the same year, she posted a moving photo on social media - her husband Xu Lei excitedly hugged her newborn son, which became a symbol of their beautiful life.
What is surprising is that the picture of the strong arm holding the weak newborn forms a unique contrast and cuteness, which is full of strength and warmth and harmony. The following year, when it was Xu Lei's turn to hold a retirement ceremony in 2019, Li Ying appeared with their baby son.
I saw the little guy wearing a bright little red riding hood, delicate and cute, stretching his calves from time to time, looking around, the lively and naughty is even more impressive, people can't help but smile.
Among them, Xu Lei delivered a touching speech at the ceremony, and Li Ying burst into tears in the audience. She looked at Xu Lei, who had gradually grown from a young boy to a mature and stable man, and her hard work and brilliant achievements made her deeply moved and admired.
Looking back on 2014, it was undoubtedly an extremely difficult time for Li Ying, who not only had to take on the important responsibility of the transition between the old and the new in the team, but also had to face the heavy blow caused by major family changes alone.
That year, Li Ying's mother was diagnosed with terminal cancer by doctors, and her life had entered the countdown. As a professional athlete, Li Ying spends most of her time training and competitions on the field, and she is unable to be by her loved ones all the time, which makes her suffer from her heart.
The leaders of the Tianjin team are well aware of Li Ying's predicament, and specially hired a professional nurse for her mother, hoping to help her share some of the pressure, however, even so, Li Ying still can't let go of her concern for her mother.
At the end of the day, she would drive to the hospital overnight and stay by her mother's bedside all night. Whenever she saw her daughter's haggard appearance of working day and night to take care of herself, Li Ying's mother always persuaded with tears in her eyes: "Ying'er, you better go back and train hard!
In a fierce competition with the Fujian team, although the start performance was not satisfactory, with the unremitting hard work of the whole team, Li Ying and her teammates gradually overtook the score.
However, just as victory was imminent, Li Ying suffered an unfortunate injury to her waist and was rushed to the sidelines for treatment while her opponent's score was rapidly approaching.
Although Li Ying's physical condition was a cause for concern, she resolutely decided to return to the competition and fight to the end! After the match, she was so exhausted and stiff that she had to rely on the staff to carry her out of the gymnasium and to her dormitory.
Li Ying gradually regained her vitality after three days and three nights of deep sleep. During this time, the only thing she could do was to send a text message to her mother to tell her that she was safe, fearing that her mother would be even more heartbroken when she heard her voice.
Three days later, when she was finally able to stand on her feet, the first thing she did was immediately rush to the hospital to visit her mother, who was seriously ill. The moment the mother and daughter met, the pain in their hearts could no longer be suppressed, and tears poured down like rain.
In 2015, Li Ying was unable to accompany her mother through her last days. The news of her mother's death was a bolt from the blue, but she had to be strong enough to face the harsh reality and comfort her grieving father on her own, while also staying in training so as not to disturb the emotions of her teammates.
At this difficult moment, she could only hide under the covers and be sad alone.
In the process of participating in the provincial competition, the opponent's fans, in order to disturb her mentality, even shouted the insulting nickname "Little Cabbage". As a public figure, Li Ying has no choice but to endure her grievances and bear all this silently.
Fortunately, her lover Xu Lei has always been unswervingly by her side, giving her endless warmth and strength with practical actions.
Dating back to 2010, it was a historical moment that shook the sports world, bringing unwarranted accusations and criticism to Li Ying, but also making her earn her the reputation of "chivalrous girl".
That year, the Tianjin women's volleyball team and Guangzhou Evergrande team launched a thrilling battle in the final of the league championship. Due to some controversial decisions in the course of the previous game, the atmosphere in the stadium was tense to the extreme, and some of the home security personnel even wore black suits as a warning.
In such a tense atmosphere, a fan was suddenly forcibly dragged from the three-meter-high stand by a "gentleman" in a suit, and then surrounded by several men, and the scene immediately fell into chaos.
Seeing this shocking scene, Li Ying immediately realized that the fan she had never known was in a dangerous situation at the moment, so she stepped forward decisively and rushed forward to help without the slightest hesitation.
Although the playing field was separated from the stands by a solid fence, Li Ying did not care about moving the heavy obstacles, without delay.
This touching picture was keenly captured by the photographer at the scene, vividly presenting the scene of "Li Ying copying the guy".
Then, at the moment when the fence collapsed, Li Ying desperately broke through the obstacle and pushed out the "gentlemen" in suits and leather shoes from the dangerous encirclement.
Her teammates also arrived in time and did their best to stop the clash and finally restore calm to the scene for the time being.
With an extremely firm fighting spirit, the Tianjin women's volleyball team finally staged a shocking reversal under the adversity of losing two games first, defeating a powerful opponent with a tense and exciting score of 3:2 and successfully winning the championship trophy of the national league.
However, just after this exciting victory, some people began to chase after the wind with ulterior motives, fabricating rumors accusing Li Ying of using violent means to beat the staff during the rescue process.
These baseless rumors have spread widely in all walks of life, and Li Ying has endured groundless criticism and abuse as a result. However, the surveillance video at the scene clearly restored the real situation at the time, confirming that Li Ying only pushed the barricade away to rescue the fans in distress.
In the face of all kinds of malicious slander, Li Ying chose to use silence to carry out a powerful counterattack. She doesn't want to explain too much, just hoping that fans can appreciate her fighting spirit and selfless dedication on the field.
Because of this, Li Ying has won high praise as a "chivalrous woman" in the minds of the majority of fans. This turmoil was undoubtedly a severe test for her, and at the same time, it also sharpened her noble character and perseverance.