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Jiang Wenwen and Qi Xiaoyan's words also reminded Yuan Hua of his university days.
That was her good fortune, and also the good fortune of their Class 1, Chinese Language and Literature, Class of '80.
Thanks to Teacher He's encouragement and connections, they have all achieved considerable success through their own efforts.
Yuan Hua also came over and said, "Teacher He, I also want to thank you. It was your encouragement and help that led me to the path of creation and made my current career possible."
Seeing the serious expressions on her three sisters' faces, He Tiantian was touched and said, "You are all very talented, so I support you and encourage you."
“In our eyes, you are the best,” Qi Xiaoyan said with a smile. “Whatever you want to do, whatever you like to do, we will support you unconditionally.”
“Mm.” Yuan Hua and Jiang Wenwen echoed, looking intently at He Tiantian.
"Okay, I'll think about it seriously," He Tiantian said with a smile. Life is about movement; if she stagnates, she will fall behind.
Now, she really should think about what she wants to do in the future.
A professional swimmer?
Thinking about it now, it's quite tempting.
However, due to many limitations, He Tiantian wants to start with small competitions, preferably held in Beijing.
After discussing it with her best friends, He Tiantian returned home and spoke with Huo Yingjie.
Huo Yingjie smiled, gently hugged He Tiantian, and said, "You have sacrificed a lot for me and for this family. Now that the children are grown up, I will support you in whatever you want to do."
"Really?" He Tiantian couldn't believe Huo Yingjie was being so agreeable. "You don't object to me going to the competition?"
“I don’t object,” Huo Yingjie said. “If you like it, then do it. Why should I object? As for security, I will send more people to protect you.”
“I really enjoy swimming, and I love the feeling of competing with others. But I’m not entirely sure yet, so I asked Yuanhua to keep an eye out for some amateur competitions. I want to relive that feeling,” He Tiantian said. She wanted to use a small competition to test whether she liked it or was suited to participate.
"Okay." Huo Yingjie smiled. "I'll bring the kids to cheer you on then."
"Mmm." He Tiantian nodded repeatedly, feeling happy just thinking about that scene.
With her husband's support, He Tiantian felt no burden at all.
Zhu Zhitao was very excited to learn from Yuan Hua that Teacher He was willing to participate in some ordinary competitions.
Once you participate, you'll fall in love with the moment and the cheers around you.
In April, the swimming association held a competition.
However, this competition is not nationwide, but only for Beijing, and is completely unprofessional.
Yuan Hua immediately signed He Tiantian up.
Zhu Zhitao felt that it was unfair for He Tiantian to participate in such a competition, but He Tiantian had never had any other swimming experience, so she could only participate in this kind of event.
"By the way, although Ms. He is fast, her movements are a bit un-performative. If possible, I can give her some pointers," Zhu Zhitao said, hoping He Tiantian would achieve good results and be very happy.
“Sure,” Yuan Hua said. “You can give me some guidance then, and also tell Teacher He about the things to pay attention to.”
"Yes, you and Teacher He can come to me anytime." Zhu Zhitao immediately assured her, preparing to help He Tiantian become an athlete step by step.
After Yuan Hua returned, he told He Tiantian about the registration.
The competition will be held in mid-May.
Ever since He Tiantian learned about the competition, she has been living on cloud nine, full of energy for everything she does.
Just like when I got into university.
It's like when you made money in business back then.
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He Tiantian's energy also inspired her family, and everyone encouraged her.
With Zhu Zhitao's help, He Tiantian also corrected her improper movements.
Yuan Hua signed He Tiantian up for the 100-meter, 200-meter, and 400-meter freestyle events, as well as the 100-meter, 200-meter butterfly, and breaststroke events.
"Yuanhua, didn't you sign up for a lot of things?" He Tiantian hadn't noticed before, but now that she saw the list of projects on the application form, she felt a little embarrassed.
Her best stroke is freestyle.
"Hehe, those are all amateurs," Yuan Hua said. "Your speed is even faster than the professionals, what are you afraid of? Although your butterfly and breaststroke times aren't as good as your freestyle times, they're not that much worse."
"Okay." He Tiantian smiled. "Anyway, I've already signed up, so I'll do my best."
With two weeks left, practice butterfly and breaststroke as much as possible.
In order to ensure that He Tiantian could participate in every competition, Zhu Zhitao personally arranged the competition schedule, barely managing to include all the events that He Tiantian had signed up for.
He Tiantian was very happy and went to the swimming pool to train every morning and afternoon.
While leading his team, Zhu Zhitao took some time to visit He Tiantian.
He Tiantian corrected her movements, adjusted her mindset, and also remembered the precautions Zhu Zhitao mentioned.
He Tiantian's life is simply amazing.
In the morning, after dropping the child off and my husband off to work, I drive Wei Yuanyuan to the swimming pool for two hours of practice, then drive home and pick up the child. After lunch and a rest, I take the child to school, where she practices for another hour and a half before going home.
Just like going to work.
In the evening, Huo Yingjie read a book, while He Tiantian looked at the account books.
He Tiantian really likes this state of mind.
Time flies, and the day after tomorrow is the day He Tiantian will participate in the competition.
Although it's an amateur competition, the athletes who participate in these events must be quite good swimmers.
He Tiantian got the information, but most of the students were twelve or thirteen-year-old teenagers, which left her speechless.
Huo Ruihua and Huo Ruimin are ten years old this year. He Tiantian is old enough to be the mother of those contestants. Fortunately, there are still some in their twenties, which makes He Tiantian breathe a sigh of relief.
However, He Tiantian counted and found that she was the oldest contestant.
Uh, although I had imagined this scene before, I still feel a little uncomfortable.
But she had already informed several friends and elders about the competition time, and withdrawing at the last minute was not He Tiantian's style.
With this in mind, He Tiantian began to prepare seriously.
On the day of the competition.
This day happened to be a Saturday.
The competition was held in a famous stadium in Yanjing, which had complete competition facilities and spectator stands around it.
He Tiantian got tickets for each of her shows and sent them to everyone. If you have time, go and cheer her on.
Because it's the weekend, everyone has time.
The children also had time, so Huo Yingjun's family, Qi Xiaoyan's family, Li Yunzhong and his wife, Jiang Wenwen, and Yuan Hua all brought their tickets and came to the competition venue.
There weren't many people there; most were family members, relatives, and friends of the athletes who came to cheer them on; the rest were swimming enthusiasts who came specifically to watch the competition.
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