At that time, no one thought that this little girl in her early twenties would set off huge waves on the volleyball court in the future.

Lang Ping won gold medals for China in the 1982 World Championship, 1984 Olympic Games and 1985 World Cup.

On the court, Lang Ping's spike is powerful, fast, accurate and hard, so she is called "iron hammer". As soon as she appeared, the fans cheered immediately, expecting the "iron hammer" to give those foreign players a hard "lesson"

Similarly, when foreign players see the name "Lang Ping", they will secretly feel "unlucky" and feel that it is another bitter battle.

In fact, Lang Ping's original dream was to become a doctor, and the reason why she embarked on this road as a volleyball player was because of her father.

1960, Lang Ping was born in an ordinary family in Tianjin. Shortly after her birth, her father was sent to the cadre school, and her mother shouldered the burden of the family alone.

Because her mother had to earn money to support her family, Lang Ping couldn't take good care of her when she was a baby, which made her weak and sick since childhood.

Lang Ping's father is a generous northerner and his mother is a delicate southerner, which combines his parents' personalities. "Moving" is as fearless as a boy, and "static" is as quiet and gentle as a girl.

Lang Ping's father is a sports enthusiast. Whenever he has time, he will go to the nearby Beijing Workers Stadium to watch the game, and young Lang Ping often follows his father's ass to cheer for his favorite team.

Under this subtle influence, Lang Ping Jr. gradually developed a different feeling about volleyball.

And she was born to eat this bowl of rice as an athlete. Lang Ping, who is still in primary school, is far taller than her peers, and the height of 1 m 69 stands out from the crowd.

1973 The volleyball class teacher of Beijing Workers Stadium amateur sports school came to the school to select athletes. Lang Ping was chosen by the teacher because of her height.

When she and several classmates arrived at the sports school, she realized that there were thousands of contestants. After strict selection, Lang Ping was chosen by luck.

After entering the training, many people quit because they couldn't stand the boring and hard training. Lang Ping also wavered, but her parents often encouraged her: "Mediocrity is nothing. Since you like playing volleyball, you can't give up halfway. "

After one year's training, Lang Ping became a full member of the volleyball class of Beijing Workers Stadium Amateur Sports School. After that, she worked harder and harder and finally entered the Beijing team with the best candidate.

From 65438 to 0978, Lang Ping was selected by Professor Yuan Weimin and successfully entered the national volleyball team by virtue of his outstanding performance in the national first-class volleyball league.

Entering the national team is as strong as a cloud, and Lang Ping dare not relax at all, so he can only work harder. She practiced without eating or drinking for seven hours, and finally she didn't want to stop until her knee was swollen. Once she wants to stop, she will spur herself in her heart: "Why don't you stick to it? You can keep practicing!"

Day after day of intensive training, Lang Ping was covered with injuries, but she didn't think so. What she fears most is that her mother sees these injuries, and sometimes her fingers are broken, so she simply wraps them in gauze to prevent her mother from worrying.

Although my mother doesn't say anything, she often wipes her tears behind her back.

Seeing her mother's worry, Lang Ping was very unhappy: "Mom must know everything, but she just kept quiet for fear that I would be distracted." .

But this kind of injury can't be helped. She is a volleyball player and an honor to the country.

As the movie "Leap" said, "We represent the Chinese nation, and we want to prove to all of them that China people can do it!"

"If you want to do it, do the best. If you want to fight, hit your opponent! "

It is with this tenacious perseverance that Lang Ping made a brilliant stroke in the history of volleyball in China.

Lang Ping devoted his whole life to China's volleyball career, so that he didn't find true love until he was over fifty.

As an athlete, Lang Ping has been attached to Bai Fan, a member of Bayi Men's Volleyball Team for a long time.

Every time I come back from the game, Bai Fan will pick me up. The two of them are sitting behind the bus, and there are endless words.

To outsiders, the combination of the two is a match made in heaven. As volleyball players, they complement each other in their careers and support each other in their lives.

1986, Lang Ping had to retire due to injury. In the same year, he and Bai Fan held a grand wedding in Beijing Hotel.

After the marriage, the couple went to the United States to study. Although Lang Ping was famous at that time, his income was not high. When he first arrived in America, they had to stay at a friend's house and couldn't afford a dress.

Because of the visa, Lang Ping couldn't find a job in the United States, so she had to work as a volleyball coach at school to make a living.

When she got a master's degree, she couldn't afford the high tuition. In desperation, Lang Ping went to play for the Italian Modena team.

Although she got a high salary in Italy, she was also red, and her right knee was seriously injured. She had three operations back and forth.

Lying in a cold hospital bed, Lang Ping began to reflect. "Almost enough to make money. One can't lose everything for money. " So she resolutely gave up her high salary in Italy and went to live in the United States.

With the money saved in Italy, Lang Ping settled in the United States and gave birth to her daughter Bai Lang in May 1992.

But just when everything was going well, there was a rift between Lang Ping and her husband.

At that time, Lang Ping was the coach of the Yaohan World Star Team. Because of the particularity of her career, she needs to fly around the world and spend little time with her family.

As a result, the responsibility of taking care of the family and daughter fell on Bai Fan, but the long-term lifestyle of "women are outside the house and men are inside" gradually killed their passion.

However, the last straw that crushed their marriage was Lang Ping's decision to return to China to teach.

Before 1995, China volleyball team was in a bottleneck period, and it was difficult to achieve good results. Seeing that China's women's volleyball team was about to decline, coach Yuan Weimin called Lang Ping, hoping that she could return to China as head coach.

"We need you, and the motherland needs you."

On the one hand, it is the rise and fall of the country, and on the other hand, it is the clutch of small families. On balance, Lang Ping chose the former.

That is, in this year, Lang Ping and Bai Fan divorced peacefully, and their daughter was jointly raised by them.

In this marriage, no one is right or wrong, but they have no common goal in life, and the marriage of "strange strange bedfellows" is doomed to be uncoordinated.

After the divorce, Bai Fan took care of her daughter, while Lang Ping devoted herself to volleyball.

When asked if she had any resentment against Lang Ping, Bai Fan said, "No, I respect and thank her very much. We are still good friends and always keep in touch. " .

In her spare time, Bai Fan will take her daughter to Lang Ping to watch games. Although we can't be husband and wife, we have become the most reliable friends.

Only one year after Lang Ping took over the China women's volleyball team, she won the World Cup women's volleyball team runner-up.

During that time, she devoted all her energy to the women's volleyball team in China, and often fainted at the edge of the court because of fatigue, and then continued to work after waking up.

Thanks to her efforts, China women's volleyball team returned to the top, 1996 won the silver medal in the Olympic Games, and 1997 won the Asian Championship.

Behind the honor is Lang Ping's guilt for his family. In her autobiography, she described that difficult time:

So Lang Ping resigned as head coach and went to the United States to spend time with his family.

In 2005, she was invited to coach the American volleyball team, but this choice caused dissatisfaction among Chinese people. Although she has explained many times that sports have no borders, it is still difficult to stop the long crowd.

Especially in the Beijing Olympic Games three years later, Lang Ping led the American team to win the silver medal in women's volleyball. Abuse and accusations from netizens flocked to her, accusing her of disregarding national honor for money.

Some even questioned that she had become an American citizen, erasing all her previous honors and contributions.

With the constant fermentation of public opinion, Lang Ping showed his passport in a talk show: "We are decent China passports, and we need visas to go to every country."

When her daughter grew up and gradually recovered, Lang Ping quit her job as an American coach.

Many years later, she recalled the experience of teaching abroad and said, "Teaching in different countries in the world is actually a kind of accumulation and learning, and it is also a kind of charging for me."

20 13, Lang Ping once again served as the head coach of China women's volleyball team. This year, she was 53 years old, covered in injuries and her knee was pulled. She has had seven knee operations.

My daughter, Bai Lang, worried that her body was too much to eat, advised, "You are tired all the year round. Please think twice. "

Lang Ping replied: "I think it over, I accept this task, and I want to stand the last post for the China women's volleyball team."

This time, she took over the women's volleyball team in China, which was even more stressful than 1995, because at this time, China's women's volleyball team ranked fourth in the Asian Championship, and the Chinese people felt that "the current women's volleyball team can't even play in Asia".

In order to change the present situation of China women's volleyball team, Lang Ping has to work harder. Shortly after the appendicitis operation, she led the team to train. In order to relieve the pressure on the players, she kept cheering for them, but she was so anxious that she had to take sleeping pills to sleep.

Under her leadership, China women's volleyball team once again embarked on a brilliant road, winning the World Cup in 20 15 and the Rio Olympic Games in 20 16.

No matter how hard she works on the court and how carefully she guides off the court, all the honors that China Women's Volleyball Team has won at present are supported by her. It can be said that she is the "anchor needle" of China women's volleyball team.

Since divorcing Bai Fan, Lang Ping has tried to meet new feelings.

During her two years in the United States, she met a professor of political economy, and they had a good chat and both had a good impression on each other.

But volleyball is still a stumbling block to this relationship:

"Because I coach China women's volleyball team, I have to leave the United States. I asked him to wait for me for two years, but he didn't agree. I don't think I can wait two years. Can I live forever? "

The door of Lang Ping's heart was always open, but no one dared to step in until Wang Yucheng appeared.

Wang Yucheng, a 9-year-old native of Zibo, Shandong Province, graduated from Peking University History Department and devoted himself to the study of Taoist cultural history and military culture.

At the same time, he is also a treasure expert. He has been a guest on CCTV's Treasure Hunt for many times and has published books on archaeology. He is an elegant intellectual.

Like Lang Ping, Wang Yucheng had a failed marriage. They met at a sports association organized by the State Sports General Administration.

Because he likes volleyball, Wang Yucheng regards Lang Ping as an idol, but he didn't expect to see an idol at this social gathering. He took the initiative to talk to Lang Ping and made further progress.

In life, Lang Ping also likes to collect antiques. She has collected more than 40 pieces of porcelain, such as deer head bottles and general cans, which have been lost overseas.

But Lang Ping knew nothing about the authenticity of these antiques, so after getting to know Wang Yucheng, he invited him to look for treasures at home.

Wang Yucheng is also very happy. In her spare time, she went to Lang Ping's house for treasure hunting and explained the knowledge of collection to her.

Wang Yucheng humorously tells the boring treasure knowledge, which makes Lang Ping listen with relish. He couldn't help admiring: "Mr. Wang, listening to your treasures is really an audio-visual enjoyment. I have never known them so well. "

Wang Yucheng smiled modestly and said, "Actually, it's no big deal. If you do one thing repeatedly, you become an expert. "

Lang Ping echoed: "This is the same as playing volleyball with us. Only by doing it repeatedly can you see the effect. "

Say that finish, two people smile at one another, there is a feeling of brief encounter.

After that, Wang Yucheng often invited Lang Ping to drink coffee and visit the Forbidden City, and his feelings gradually warmed up.

20 1 1 February, 2008, Lang Ping was going to return to Guangzhou Evergrande Women's Volleyball Team to coach, and Wang Yucheng was utterly confused when he learned that.

He asked Lang Ping out and boldly expressed his thoughts: "We have been together for half a year, and I found that I have not only worshipped you, but also many other feelings. I want to care about the rest of your life. Do you think so? "

For Wang Yucheng, Lang Ping also had a ripple in her heart, but considering her career, she still reluctantly refused the other party: "Teacher Wang, you are very kind, but the nature of my work without a fixed place is really not suitable for you."

Considering the previous two feelings, Lang Ping parted ways because of gathering less and leaving more, and she was afraid that she would make the same mistake this time.

And most importantly, because of years of fighting, Lang Ping was covered in injuries, and sometimes his old injuries recurred, so he couldn't get out of bed in pain.

After learning of Lang Ping's worries, Wang Yu grew up at ease, which is not a problem at all. He said, "I'm not busy at work now. I can follow you and take care of you wherever you go." You have an old injury and need someone to take care of you. I am not afraid of your illness, and I am willing to face any difficulties in the future with you. "

Wang Yucheng's words made Lang Ping feel warmer than ever. With tears in her eyes, she nodded in agreement with Wang Yucheng's courtship.

With the nourishment of love, life in Lang Ping is no longer monotonous. Even the daughter noticed her change: "Mom, I think you are beautiful and energetic."

20 13 Lang Ping hesitated when he received the invitation from the head coach of China women's volleyball team. She is worried that she is too old to be competent for the job.

At the critical moment, Wang Yucheng gave her a reassurance: "You have loved volleyball all your life, and you are fully capable. For the volleyball career of the motherland, you have to shoulder this heavy responsibility, and I will fully support you in the rear! "

Lang Ping has just received this flag.

20 14 10 in September, Lang Ping's father died of a cerebral hemorrhage, when Lang Ping was leading the China women's volleyball team in the Asian Cup.

After learning the news of his father's death, Lang Ping fought back tears and continued his training. Every night, she hides and secretly wipes her tears.

During that time, Wang Yucheng was very loyal to her and called her many times to comfort her: "You can play with peace of mind and have me at home. My sister and I will take care of the aftermath You must stabilize your emotions and don't prepare for war because of family matters. "

With Wang Yucheng's comfort, Lang Ping was able to calm down and continue training.

After the game, Lang Ping went home to see his old father off for the last time.

When Lang Ping handed over everything to China Volleyball, Wang Yucheng was her strong backing, escorting her and sheltering her from the wind and rain.

In 20 16, Wang Yucheng finally got the beauty, and held a grand wedding with Lang Ping in Four Seasons Hotel.

On the third day of her wedding, Lang Ping devoted herself to volleyball, went to work before dawn every day and didn't go home until 10 in the evening.

But no matter how early Lang Ping leaves home and how late she comes home, Wang Yucheng always cooks a hot meal for her.

Because of the pain, Lang Ping often finds it difficult to sleep. Wang Yucheng specially studied massage and gave Lang Ping a massage for one or two hours every night to help her relieve the pain.

Under the care of Wang Yucheng, Lang Ping felt the happiness of the little woman for the first time.

Just after the Spring Festival on 20 16, Lang Ping led the team members to Beilun, Ningbo for closed training to prepare for the Rio Olympic Games, which meant that the couple would start a long separation life again.

Wang Yucheng knows that Lang Ping shoulders the mission of the country. In order not to distract her, he seldom calls Lang Ping.

Once he went to Ningbo on business, and his hotel was only 40 minutes' drive from the training base in Lang Ping, but Wang Yucheng resisted the pain of lovesickness and didn't visit Lang Ping. He just made a video call for a few minutes.

Lang Ping also felt guilty for his last move. "You sacrificed too much to marry me."

Wang Yucheng said humorously: "It is a man's supreme glory and happiness to marry an idol's house, and everything else can be ignored."

After the triumphant return of Rio Olympic Games, Lang Ping's old right hip injury recurred. After examination, he was told: "Dao Lang's right hip joint is badly worn and must be operated as soon as possible, otherwise he may be paralyzed."

In February this year, Wang Yucheng accompanied Lang Ping to Chicago for surgery.

During her recovery, Wang Yucheng accompanied Lang Ping every day, prepared meals and fruits for her, and accompanied her for rehabilitation training.

After the operation, Wang Yucheng suggested that Lang take it easy and have a rest. Lang Ping also knew that he was old, so he promised him.

However, at the award ceremony of "Touching China Person of the Year" in February, 20 17, CCTV host Zhang Bin asked Lang Ping: "Director Lang, everyone is waiting for you. Are you still considering renewing your contract? "

Lang Ping thought for a moment and said, "I'll think about it if my body permits."

The words sound just fell and thunderous applause rang out from the audience, but Wang Yucheng in front of the TV looked worried.

After Lang Ping returned to China, Lang Ping volunteered, "I know you did it for my health, but now the volleyball team needs me. These players are all brought out by myself, just like a part of my body. I really can't give up. Please understand, for them, for the volleyball cause of the motherland, I want to go again. "

See Lang Ping attitude so firmly, Wang Yucheng also no longer say anything.

In fact, when their relationship first came to light, the outside world didn't think much, because compared with Lang Ping, Wang Yucheng was so ordinary.

But in love, there is no match, only suitable and inappropriate. The spirit of the two is compatible, the spirit is the same, and both of them are willing to be each other's soul mates, which is enough.

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