144 Penalty decision
Pushing open the door of the Sports Minister's Office, Lu Yiqi saw Latimer sitting on the bench quietly waiting.
This is not surprising.
In the team, the one who really has the right to speak is not the home-rescue Pres, but Latimer. As for Lu Yiqi, who is the interim head coach and offensive coordinator, he is just an ordinary employee.
Event reports and discussion meetings should be just a formality. As for whether the facts are important and whether they can affect the penalty decision, these are not a decision that Lu Yiqi can interfere with.
Lu Yiqi had no intention of talking to Latimer. He should have expressed what he should have communicated yesterday. His position and attitude were already clear. Now he is in the office of the Minister of Sports and has no time or space to start a conversation, so there is no need.
"Mr. Latimer." Lu Yiqi nodded politely, greeted him, and then looked at the assistant principal who was sitting next to me and flirting with the magazine, "Thank you, Ms. Rosa." Obviously, it was definitely not a coincidence that Rosa appeared here today.
"Thank you for your candy and flowers." Rosa also smiled at Lu Yiqi and replied happily.
Lu Yiqi smiled, then quickly walked straight out of the outside of the office, turned around and walked into the corridor.
But Latimer's gaze shifted with Lu Yiqi's back: Not speaking is actually the best statement. Lu Yiqi once again expressed his position with practical actions. The firmness and determination made Latimer's eyes fluctuate slightly, and a trace of confusion flashed through.
"Good morning, Mo! Do you need a cup of coffee?" Weather had already come out with his light and cheerful voice, which was completely different from what he had just now.
Latimer stood up and greeted Weather.
...
Here, Lu Yiqi's footsteps crossed the vibrant campus, and those energetic faces shouted happily to Lu Yiqi-
"Coach, a wonderful victory!"
"Coach, have you read ESPN's articles? I think your photos are very handsome!"
"Coach, we will all come to the scene to cheer for the team this week!"
The victory against the Longhorns was just three days ago, but it seemed like they had experienced a lot again. The students were still immersed in that carnival and could not extricate themselves. The party seemed to continue this weekend and then attack their mortal enemy.
Stepping on the ground and cheering, Lu Yiqi returned to the office again, straightened his back, opened his shoulders, temporarily put the noisy noise aside, and began to prepare for the next game with all his heart - although they had defeated the powerful enemy Longhorns, a little negligence, a little complacency, and a little accident, a little loss to the Jayhawks is not impossible, and what he has to do now is to avoid this "possibility" to the greatest extent.
When Latimer returned to the court and came to the offensive team office, he saw Lu Yiqi, who was studying the Jayhawks game video-
His hands were supported on his knees, staring at the small TV screen in front of him. The silver light and shadow outlined the facial features of the face, so young that it was a little immature. It was really hard to believe that he was twenty-eight years old; but his focused eyes were steady that was inconsistent with his age.
"Knock."
Latimer knocked on the office door panel and interrupted Lu Yiqi's work. Lu Yiqi turned his head suddenly and realized that the person was Latimer. He turned back and continued to pay attention to the TV screen. He had no intention of communicating, as if he was angry about what happened yesterday.
Some are childish.
"Is it worth it?" Latimer asked.
Lu Yiqi did not answer immediately, but was silent for a moment. Just as Latimer was about to give up, Lu Yiqi's voice finally answered, "Mr. Latimer, what is worth it? What is not worth it? How do you define it?"
"Some people are willing to give up their bodies for a piece of bread, while others would rather give up ten million and refuse to sell their souls. Value should not be just a set of numbers."
"For some people, it is just a job and a profession, which can be measured by salary and championships; but for some people, it is a belief and persistence, which carries the trust of those players and the future of those young people. An attitude and a position may lose a job, or destroy a player's dream and hope, or destroy the trust and trust of other players."
Speaking of this, Lu Yiqi turned his head and calmly met Latimer's gaze, "So, I think it's worth it. Even if it's just a stupid persistence."
Under those calm gazes, Latimer could feel the heavy power. Although reason was saying that this was unrealistic idealism; but emotion was expressing strong protests, "Some things, knowing that they cannot do it, not because of correctness, but because of faith."
Lu Yiqi did not wait for Latimer's answer, turned his head and continued to watch the game video.
Latimer didn't say anything more and turned around and left silently.
In the empty and narrow corridor, only the noise of game videos came from the offensive team's office. The players did not come to train because of class, and the office building and training ground became particularly quiet, just like... facing a losing battle in the world alone, but still refused to take over the machine.
Richard Giesson is a decisive style. Jon Weather and Tim Weather also understand that things cannot be delayed for too long. They must cut the mess quickly and solve the problem as quickly and in a low-key manner as possible. Before the rumor spreads, they can simply cut off all the troubles, calm all the riots, and then concentrate on fighting the University of Kansas.
They will not allow any unexpected situations to affect this old enemy battle.
I summoned Lu Yiqi and Latimer in the morning, and decided to make the decision in the afternoon.
...
Step on.
Step on.
The sound of rapid footsteps echoed in the corridor, and people's impatience and anger could be judged from the sound of footsteps without even needing to observe with your eyes.
Bang!
The heavy door-bumping action made a muffled sound. Robert stood in front of Latimer sweating. His neat hairstyle looked a little messy due to the intense exercise. A strand of hair fell in front of his forehead, like a comma, but Robert did not clean his hair at first sight.
"Really? Is the news true?"
The questioning voice was a little stern and stiff, and he could not feel the gentleness and respect he usually faced with Latimer. Robert's eyes also became anxious, and his violently shaking pupils could not hide his thoughts at all.
"Rosa just told me that the decision has been made, and the reprimand of Reggie Walker was fired, and Noah Lu was demoted, and then Long Pres would return to school the day after tomorrow, accept the head coaching position again, and lead the team against the Jayhawks. Is this true?"
"No internal investigation, no official evidence collection, or even no official inquiry, just sacrificing a player and a coach is the decision of our school? Sir, please tell me, is this really happening?"
"I need an answer! Now!"
Chapter completed!