dognovel Chapter 78 Deathly Silence
Chapter 78 Deathly Silence
As Chen Zhiyuan streaked across the track like a black lightning bolt, his speed increasing, the shock in everyone's hearts reached its peak!
Some of the young athletes were so surprised that their mouths involuntarily opened wide.
Under the shocked and incredulous gazes of everyone, Chen Zhiyuan, with an indomitable spirit, sped across the finish line like lightning!
On the electronic timer, time suddenly froze—
9.77 seconds! ! !
Quiet.
A deathly silence.
It was as if someone had pressed the mute button on the world; the entire area around the track fell silent instantly, and even breathing could be clearly heard.
Everyone's eyes were fixed on that bright red number, their minds blank, needing time to process this overwhelming information.
If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, who would believe it?!
An unknown young college student actually ran a time of 9.77 seconds on the professional track and field of the National Athletics Center?!
This completely overturned everyone's understanding!
Even the leaders, who were used to seeing all sorts of big storms and top domestic and international competitions, were now filled with shock on their faces!
They stood frozen for three or four seconds before gradually recovering from the enormous shock.
One of the more outgoing leaders even lost his composure, pointing at the timer, his voice trembling slightly with excitement: "My God! 9.77 seconds! It really is 9.77 seconds!"
After the leaders came to their senses, the way they looked at Chen Zhiyuan had completely changed.
That was no longer the look of looking at a promising "seedling," but rather like looking at a "national treasure" that had suddenly fallen from the sky and was enough to change the entire project's landscape!
It was filled with surprise, excitement, and immense appreciation!
Taking advantage of the leaders' excited state of mind, Lin Jun quickly waved, "Xiao Chen, come here for a moment!"
Chen Zhiyuan jogged over, his breathing already steady.
Lin Junqiang suppressed his excitement and pride and introduced each of the leaders in front of him to him one by one.
Although Chen Zhiyuan appeared relatively calm, his heart was in turmoil: Good heavens, the top leaders of the National Athletics Center and the leaders of the General Administration of Sport were almost all here... This is quite a grand affair.
"Young man, not bad! Really not bad! You've given us all a huge surprise!" A leader grasped Chen Zhiyuan's hand tightly, shook it vigorously, and smiled broadly.
Another leader, his eyes gleaming and his tone full of expectation, said, "Young man, train hard! I think we have a great chance of achieving a historic breakthrough in the men's 100-meter event! It all depends on you!"
Although Chen Zhiyuan was slightly nervous about the scene, his demeanor and speech were still quite proper and generous, which made the leaders even more satisfied—he was exceptionally talented, calm, and neither arrogant nor humble; he was simply perfect!
One test, outstanding results, stunning the entire audience—that's enough.
Chen Zhiyuan has finished his "performance" and can now leave the stage for a rest.
The leaders did not request another test; one perfect performance was more convincing than ten mediocre tests.
Unbeknownst to Chen Zhiyuan, shortly after he left, an extremely important and high-level emergency meeting was held that afternoon in the conference room of the National Athletics Center.
Even the top leaders of the General Administration of Sport personally attended the event.
During the meeting, the video of Chen Zhiyuan's test in the morning was played repeatedly, slowed down, paused, and analyzed... Every participant's face was filled with irrepressible excitement and a flushed glow.
A brand new future, full of infinite possibilities, seems to be slowly unfolding before them.
Upon closer inspection, there were quite a few leaders with ruddy complexions.
Some people's excitement was almost overflowing, they couldn't hide it at all—there was no way around it, the surprise that Chen Zhiyuan brought was just too great, like a boulder thrown into a lake that had been calm for many years, stirring up not just ripples, but towering waves.
9 second 77!
What does this mean?
If this result were achieved in an international competition, it would be highly likely to win gold or silver medals, thus achieving a breakthrough for China in winning its first medal in the men's 100-meter event!
Among the many sports, the men's 100-meter dash is undoubtedly the crown jewel, the most watched and influential event.
The atmosphere in the meeting room was exceptionally lively, filled with a slightly tipsy joy and excitement, and everyone's eyes and brows were adorned with smiles.
The entire meeting proceeded smoothly, and even the seemingly "outrageous" request made by Chen Zhiyuan—not to join the national team but to represent the country in international competitions—encountered much less resistance than expected.
If it were any other athlete, would they dare to make such demands? They would probably be slapped to death long ago and never have a chance to rise again.
But Chen Zhiyuan is different.
His astonishing 9.77-second time is a shining example, an undeniable monument.
Moreover, he is so young, with unfathomable potential, and no one dares to predict how high he will go in the future.
Ultimately, the leaders of the General Administration of Sport made the final decision.
He smiled broadly, his voice loud and resolute: "Well, that's not something we can't consider. We must fully respect the athletes' personal wishes and their developmental characteristics!"
As long as he continues to achieve good results and bring glory to the country, and as long as he doesn't violate any major principles, everything is negotiable and can be accommodated!
With the General Administration leadership giving their approval, there were naturally no further objections, and the matter was settled quickly.
Lin Jun attended the meeting but barely had a chance to speak. However, when he heard the leader finally nod, his heart finally settled down, and he breathed a long sigh of relief.
Actually, he was somewhat worried beforehand, fearing that the leaders might think Chen Zhiyuan was young and impetuous and lacked a sense of proportion, and that they might close the door to the national team in a fit of anger, which would be counterproductive.
Now, things are much better. The top leadership has personally approved Chen Zhiyuan's training and lifestyle at Jiangnan University, giving him maximum freedom while allowing him to wear the national team jersey—this is simply the best solution that satisfies both needs!
Lin Jun's last shred of hope in persuading Chen Zhiyuan to "return to the team" vanished, and he began to make plans instead:
What important international competitions are happening lately? We need to get Xiao Chen involved quickly, so he can gain some experience in major tournaments and build a stronger reputation.
When Chen Zhiyuan received Lin Jun's call, he had already returned to Jiangnan University.
Hearing the good news from the other end of the phone, the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up, and the last trace of worry in his heart disappeared.
This is the best way, as it allows him to retain his freedom, free him from many restrictions, and also allows him to step onto a broader stage—just what he wanted.
Time flies and it's the weekend again.
I had planned to look at some properties near the school last week to buy myself a "little nest," but a trip to Beijing delayed it.
Let's make it up today, and if there's a suitable one, we'll buy it on the spot.
Anyway, he knew that buying a house these days, especially in a good location, was a sure-fire way to make money.