Chapter 48 Chapter 48
"Meanwhile, Lee Ye-eun of the South Korean team won the second place silver medal. The award ceremony will be held later."
The number of comments in the live broadcast room suddenly increased.
[This is terrifying! Chu Xi just joined the national team and won two gold medals in his first international competition, breaking the world record along the way.]
[As for the air rifle, Jiang Wannan was also quite steady. This was her first international competition, and she won a silver medal.]
This class of newcomers is truly terrifying. Not only are they better and more talented than me, they're also younger. I feel like I was born to fill in the gaps.
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At the same time, the topic of Chu Xi winning the gold medal once again became a hot topic.
In the past few days since the World Cup started, the hot search list has been dominated by the Chinese shooting team most of the time, and from time to time, news about an athlete winning a certain event would suddenly pop up.
New forces such as Chu Xi, Jiang Wannan, Lu Meng and Lu Wenxuan also frequently appeared in front of netizens in this world competition.
A quarter of an hour later, Chu Xi stood on the championship podium again.
This time, she stood alone on the stage, with her second gold medal hanging around her neck, her eyes fixed on the national flag that was slowly rising.
For her, this World Cup has come to a successful conclusion.
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A few days later, all events of the Shooting World Cup entered the finals and began to prepare for the closing.
So far, in a total of fifteen competition events, the Chinese shooting team has won six gold medals, five silver medals and five bronze medals.
At the same time, they have secured Olympic spots in four events, including three in air pistol and air rifle, and one in clay pigeon shooting.
"I was pleasantly surprised by everyone's performance this time. The newcomers, in particular, were exceptional. But I want to criticize Lu Wenxuan specifically. He made a mistake in two events: the mixed team final and then again in the individual event. When you return, you should reflect on this one."
Song Anshan's eyes swept over Lu Wenxuan.
Lu Wenxuan quickly lowered his head and touched his nose guiltily, "I understand."
In the men's individual event, Lu Wenxuan only won the silver medal this time, but the other gold medal was won by An Hongran, also from the Chinese team, so it's not too bad.
But Song Anshan knew that this was not the strength that Lu Wenxuan should have.
He mostly encourages other team members.
But for Lu Wenxuan, who is easily impetuous, he still has to remind him from time to time.
"I still want to remind everyone. Starting from this competition, you have officially embarked on the road to the Olympics. In the next year and a half, there will be four more international competitions, each of which will be eligible to award Olympic berths. Our goal must be to secure the full quota of twenty Olympic berths."
"To ensure we achieve this goal before the Olympics, for the upcoming competitions, the coaching staff will send stronger athletes to compete in events that haven't secured an Olympic berth. We don't consider whether you're a veteran or a newcomer; as long as you perform well in the competition, you're eligible to compete."
"Of course, these words aren't just for you, they're also for the newcomers from other provincial teams. I hope everyone stays calm and prepared for the next game after returning home."
In recent days, the Chinese shooting team has performed very well, and the atmosphere within the team has become a bit impetuous.
Song Anshan's words immediately calmed down the team members who were originally a little distracted.
"After the World Cup, we will go to Jiangbin Province to participate in a shooting sports promotion event. The itinerary will include some interviews, technical guidance for the children in the youth shooting team, and the promotion of shooting knowledge to the public."
"This trip is relatively relaxing, and everyone can take it as a way to relax."
"Alright, everyone, go back to your rooms and get some rest. There are still two days left, so everyone should stay calm and do the final finishing work."
The members of the shooting team dispersed and left one after another.
Chu Xi and Jiang Wannan walked back to the room arm in arm. They leaned on the sofa, looking relaxed.
"I heard that the climate in Jiangbin Province is particularly nourishing and good for the skin. If you stay there for a long time, you will become more radiant." Jiang Wannan was looking forward to the visit to Jiangbin Province.
Chu Xi was fine. His hometown was Jiangbin Province, and after spending a long time there, things got a bit awkward.
But this time when I go back, I can just happen to visit my aunt and others.
"Chu Xi, do you want to play King of Glory?" Jiang Wannan suddenly took out her cell phone and winked at Chu Xi.
Now that both of them have finished their competitions, they can relax a little.
Chu Xi refused: "No, I'm too weak."
"No, we're short of people. You can come and make up the number." Jiang Wannan quickly sat down next to Chu Xi and poked her arm. "Lu Wenxuan and An Hongran, there are four of us. If we find someone who's not competing, we'll be complete."
Under Jiang Wannan's constant nagging, Chu Xi had no choice but to download the game.
After joining the team, Lu Wenxuan's voice came from the game, "I just asked Lu Meng, and she said she was going to bed and didn't want to play. So should I call my brother over to make up the numbers?"
Jiang Wannan: "Okay, all's fine. Stop wasting time, play a couple of rounds, Chu Xi and I are going to sleep too."
Just like that, the four national team players who were competing for the country two days ago now got together to play a rookie entertainment game.
Most of the athletes' time is occupied by training and competition, so their gaming skills are not very good.
In the first game, Lu Tianyang, the only one who was good at playing games, led four rookies to start a big brawl entertainment game.
Chu Xi was in a supporting position, always wanting to kill everyone, and rushing to the front to attract hatred.
Jiang Wannan was holding a character with super combat power, but she always felt that her firepower was not enough. She ran around the scene without hitting a single enemy.
Lu Wenxuan and An Hongran huddled together, and if one of them died, both of them died, giving the enemy a lot of heads.
Lu Tianyang, who was already feeling tired after just two minutes of fighting, said: "...Next time, let's switch players. I have a meeting to attend."
"Brother, it's already this late, what kind of meeting do you want to hold? Do you dislike the four of us dishes?" Lu Wenxuan immediately quit and quickly asked to keep him.
Jiang Wannan also became anxious when he heard it, "Yes, brother, take us to play."
An Hongran was also having a great time playing and quickly wailed, "There are four of us, four gold medals, and two silver medals. Isn't that enough for you to play two rounds with us, brother?"
Lu Tianyang: “…”
After a long silence, Lu Tianyang finally spoke: "The last two."
"Okay, okay, thank you, brother!" Jiang Wannan expressed her gratitude immediately.
They only have enough time to play two games anyway.
Even if there is no competition, everyone still needs to go to bed on time to ensure physical condition.
Chu Xi didn't pay attention to what they said. Her mind was full of thoughts: This support is not fun. It doesn't take away much blood from the enemy. Next time she has to change to a character with stronger lethality.
Forty minutes passed.
Two brutal games ended.
"Let's meet again next time, let's meet again next time." After Lu Wenxuan announced the disbandment, the five people left the game room one by one.
When Chu Xi was about to quit the game, a dialog box popped up on the screen, asking "Shepherd" to add you as a friend.
The game ID of Shepherd seems to be Lu Wenxuan's brother.
Chu Xi agreed, then exited the game, threw his phone aside, and said to Jiang Wannan, "I'm going to take a shower."
Jiang Wannan: "OK OK."
An Hongran's surprised voice rang out from the next room: "Your brother actually took the initiative to add me as a game friend?"
Lu Wenxuan put down his phone, scratched his head and smiled: "Maybe you are too bad. He wants to add you as a friend and remember not to play with you next time."
An Hongran: “…”
The night was very quiet, with only the occasional sound of the wind.
After Chu Xi and others finished washing up, they lay down and fell asleep one after another.
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The next morning, Chu Xi and Jiang Wannan got up together and went to the restaurant for breakfast.
After the two of them picked up their meals, they saw Lu Meng coming out of the elevator.
"Lu Meng, this way!" After Jiang Wannan sat down, she raised her hand and greeted Lu Meng.
Lu Meng looked over and said, "Okay, I'll get the food first."
Athletes are now forbidden by their coaches from going out shopping.
This World Cup has attracted a lot of attention in Catan, and many local people have gotten to know Chu Xi and Jiang Wannan through the competition.
In order to reduce unnecessary accidents, Song Anshan no longer allows team members to go out alone.
So apart from training every day, Chu Xi and his friends basically spend the rest of their time catching up on sleep, and occasionally playing games to relax.
After losing the match, Lu Meng was depressed for a day, but he recovered the next day and resumed his daily training.
After all, there are four international competitions about to start in the next year and a half.
She still has a chance.
After Chu Xi and the other two finished breakfast, they left the hotel and went straight to the gym for physical training.
After a while, Song Anshan, Lu Wenxuan and several team members came over, and several people walked towards this side.
Song Anshan was only responsible for the air pistol event. After Chu Xi and others finished the competition, he also had some free time.
"Coach, it would be so boring for so many of us to stay idle in the hotel. How about... you take us out for a walk?" Jiang Wannan put down the exercise equipment and looked at Song Anshan with anticipation.
Upon hearing this, Chu Xi slowed down the treadmill and secretly glanced at Song Anshan's expression.
It’s a bit boring to stay in the hotel for too long without any competition.
Lu Wenxuan and Jiang Wannan in the back exchanged glances and immediately nodded, "Right! It's a rare opportunity for us to come abroad on government funding. We only have two days left before we return, so why not go shopping?"
According to previous regulations, athletes were supposed to return home directly to reunite with the team and continue training after the competition.
But this time I happened to be visiting Jiangbin Province to promote shooting.
The air tickets and hotels were booked at the same time, so those who have finished the competition cannot return home early and can only wait for the main group to join them.
Song Anshan put his hands behind his back and cleared his throat. "Okay, since you all did a great job this time, I'll lead the team and take you out for a walk. Chu Xi, Lu Meng, Jiang Wannan, and Lu Wenxuan, don't run around. You're all a bit well-known in Catan now, so pay attention to your image."
"Understood!" Chu Xi and the others nodded in tacit understanding.
Half an hour later, the athletes who had finished the game returned to their rooms to change into their private clothes.
Chu Xi and Lu Meng leaned on the sofa waiting for someone.
The two were still wearing their usual training clothes and had no intention of going back to the room to change into other clothes.
Chu Xi wore a black mask and carried a black backpack on his right shoulder. A Doraemon doll that he had earned from the balloon stall was hung on the zipper buckle.
The sportswear she was wearing was the one her uncle bought for her at the mall when he came over last time.
"Do you like Doraemon very much?" Lu Meng's eyes swept over the doll on Chu Xi's backpack.
Chu Xi glanced down and said, "Well, if I had a Doraemon when I was a kid, I would have been so happy."
Lu Meng laughed, "Me too. I loved watching this animation when I was a kid, and I always fantasized about having a bamboo dragonfly and a portal to go wherever I wanted."
At this point, Lu Meng suddenly sighed, "But now that I'm grown up, I can go wherever I want, but it seems that I'm not as happy as I was when I was a child."
Chu Xi looked at her confused expression and said silently, "If you think too much, you will be unhappy."
She was happy to continue learning shooting and participating in competitions. She was even happier to play games with friends and grab dolls during her free time, and to see her uncle and aunt bickering from time to time.
Unhappy things are like throwing away garbage, just throw them away.
Lu Meng nodded, "Yes, I shouldn't think so much."
After the chat, Jiang Wannan, Lu Wenxuan and others changed their clothes and came down.
After a while, Song Anshan also came down with a large black backpack on his back, "Let's go."
When Chu Xi stood up, he looked at the backpack on Song Anshan and said hesitantly, "Coach, are you going to buy some goods?"
Song Anshan smiled and said, "Buy some local specialties to bring back to my family."
Song Anshan has been busy leading the team in competitions and rarely has time to go home to see his daughter. He only buys some local specialties for his family when he goes to each city for competitions.
He has also been thinking about earning more bonuses before he retires and taking his wife and daughter out to play.
Soon, the large group set off together, with their destination being an auditorium attraction within ten kilometers of the hotel.
The local urban architectural style is more inclined towards the European medieval style, and many places are just like check-in spots when you take a picture.
After arriving at the scenic spot, Jiang Wannan and others took turns checking in and taking photos, and finally took a group photo together.
Song Anshan went straight into the shop selling local specialties in the scenic area.
It’s a rare opportunity to go out and play, and everyone had a lot of fun and relaxed.
Chu Xi sat on the steps at the side door of the auditorium, feeling the breeze, with his hands behind his back, closing his eyes and feeling this pleasant moment.
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Two days later, the Shooting World Cup Catanto Station officially came to an end.
The Chinese shooting team won a total of eight gold medals, seven silver medals, and five bronze medals, maintaining a commanding lead in the medal standings and concluding the World Cup with impressive results.
On the closing day of the World Cup, the shooting team members packed their luggage and rushed to the airport to prepare to return home.
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After a day and a night of transfer, the shooting team finally landed safely at the Jiangbin Province Airport in China.
Chu Xi followed Song Anshan with a U-shaped pillow hanging around her neck and a suitcase in her hand.
After coming out of the airport lobby, a striking red banner appeared in front of me.
Chu Xi paused, slowed down a little, and moved his body back.
Soon after, Jiang Wannan and Lu Meng also reacted and moved back together.
Song Anshan was walking in front, and before he could even duck, he was surrounded by several incredibly enthusiastic and friendly staff members. "Is this the head coach? You look like a big shot, worthy of being the coach who has trained so many athletes who have brought glory to our country."
"I'm Xiao Zhao, from the Publicity Department of the local Sports Bureau. The leaders are very concerned about the shooting team's promotional activities within the province, so they sent me here to receive them. If you need anything, just contact me."
Zhao Minzong smiled politely and shook hands with Song Anshan.
The next second, several staff members behind him were very considerate and quickly picked up the bouquets in their hands and handed them to Chu Xi and others in turn.
Chu Xi, who originally wanted to avoid this part, was forced to move to the front row and accept everyone's flattery and praise together with Song Anshan.
"This must be Comrade Chu Xi. During this period, even my daughter has been watching the live broadcast at home, influenced by Chu Xi. Nice to meet you." Zhao Minzong and Chu Xi shook hands politely and started talking.
"By the way, I heard that your hometown is in Jiangbin Province?" Zhao Minzong gave him an inquiring look.
Chu Xi held the flowers in her hands and nodded, "Yes, Anyang City, Jiangbin Province."
Anyang City is the capital of Jiangbin Province.
Zhao Minzong's eyes lit up when he heard this. "That's great. We're now fellow villagers. Feel free to contact me if you need anything in the future."
The smile on his face became more friendly.
Soon, the shooting team came out of the airport and boarded the bus specially responsible for picking up and dropping off athletes.
After getting in the car, Chu Xi took out his phone and sent a message to his aunt: [Aunt, I've arrived at Jiangbin Airport. I'll probably check into the hotel soon. After that, I'll be free to move around and then go home.]
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At this time, the Fang family.
Fang Xiangyun leaned back on the bed with a sullen face. "That bastard Qian Xiangdong! He's been dragging his feet on paying us the final payment for so long. Every time I go to him, he makes all sorts of excuses, saying the suppliers above haven't paid him. He even bought a new car two days ago when he didn't have the money? If I hadn't seen him driving around in his new car in front of his house, I would still have been kept in the dark!"
"Okay, you still don't stop even though you sprained your waist. You're already an old man, but you still have to go out to collect debts. Now that you sprain your waist, you know you have to be honest." Zhu Lifang sighed and looked at Fang Xiangyun worriedly.
Fang Xiangyun is seven years older than Chu Xi's mother and is already over fifty years old.
I have been working in breeding for many years and have to do everything by myself, so my lumbar spine has developed problems early on.
Yesterday he went to Qian Xiangdong to ask for the balance payment, but he didn't get the money. When he was pushing and shoving with Boss Qian, he accidentally sprained his waist.
I have been taking care of it since last night but there has been no improvement. The slightest movement feels like needles pricking my lower back and the pain is so severe that I can't move at all.
"Qian Xiangdong has been in arrears with our final payment for over three months, and the factory is still waiting for this money to buy new piglets. If he delays any further, we won't be able to catch up with this batch of piglets."
The anger in Fang Xiangyun's tone could not be suppressed at all. If he hadn't sprained his waist, he would definitely have gone to find Qian Xiangdong to argue.
Zhu Lifang sighed, sat down on the bed, picked up her phone, and saw the message from Chu Xi.
Her face was filled with even more worry. "Xiao Xi just sent me a message, saying she's at Jiangbin Airport. Look at what's happened. You can't move right now. If she sees this, it will affect her training."
"I'm fine. It's an old illness. I'll take one more day to rest and I'll be fine tomorrow." Fang Xiangyun waved his hand. "Ask her when she can go home."
"Okay." Zhu Lifang lowered her head and replied to Chu Xi:
[Okay, tell me when you want to go home. I'll prepare the meal in advance and we can eat as soon as you arrive.]
After Chu Xi received the news, he asked Song Anshan next to him, "Coach Song, when can we move freely? I just want to go home and take a look."
Song Anshan: "We can do it after the group activities are over tomorrow."
Zhao Minzong smiled and turned around. "Oh, by the way, I haven't told you yet. Since you happen to be from Jiangbin Province, reporters from the province would like to visit your home to learn more about your living environment and family. Is that convenient for you?"
Chu Xi's performance in this World Cup was very eye-catching. Her first gold medal and two gold medals in individual events made her a hot figure during this period.
Jiangbin Province will certainly not miss this opportunity.
Since a world champion has emerged in our province, of course we have to promote him thoroughly, so this interview took place.
Chu Xi pondered for a moment, "Then I'll ask my aunt and the others."
She quickly sent another message.
When Zhu Lifang saw this, she immediately stood up, her tone becoming nervous. "Old Fang, Xiaoxi said someone from the province is coming to interview us. She asked me if it's convenient for us."
Fang Xiangyun was stunned for a second. When he realized what was happening, his expression suddenly lit up with excitement. "How can that be inconvenient? Of course it's convenient! When will they come?"
Zhu Lifang looked at Fang Xiangyun hesitantly, "Your waist..."
"It's okay, I suddenly felt like my waist didn't hurt anymore." Fang Xiangyun struggled to sit up from the bed, but after tossing and turning for a long time, it still felt a little painful, and finally he lay back down awkwardly.
"Ask me what time the interview will be? If it's tomorrow or the day after tomorrow, I don't think my back will be better by then."
Zhu Lifang glanced at the screen and saw the time sent by Chu Xi.
"Xiao Xi said the day after tomorrow morning, so we should be able to make it in time."
"That's fine." Fang Xiangyun smiled and patted his thigh. "Even the provincial government is coming to interview us. Xiaoxi must be particularly valued by the leaders. This is a good thing. If Xiaoxi's mother knew, she would be so proud."
Zhu Lifang's eyes were moistened. "Well, that's good."
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The next morning.
The entry #Chinese Shooting Team went to Anyang City, Jiangbin Province to participate in shooting promotion# directly rushed to the hot search list.
Many media accounts have released relevant Reuters videos they shot.
[What!? Ahh ...
[It seems to be right next to us, at the youth shooting team. Holy shit! Is it that close?!]
From now on, I'll be equally jealous of every netizen in Anyang City. Why don't you come to my hometown to promote it? We have a lot of people who like shooting here too.
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