Chapter 709 - 296: Utter Tragedy! The Chen Family Prodigies March Forth! (Part 4)

"I know there are a lot of female influencers showing off their tickets to watch the National Games. When you run into them, don’t let them add Senior Brother’s contact. We don’t want them riding on his coattails."

"What if they insist on adding him?" Xiaomi could only ask this. To be honest, if it really happened, she’d see if Chen Han would add them or not.

Xiaoyu instantly replied, "Then you should play the role of Senior Brother’s shield, hold his arm, and make them back off."

"I’ll go with your plan." Xiaomi nodded seriously, thinking it was a pretty good idea.

The group quickly got into the car and headed toward Qingmin City.

This year’s National Games are held over in Xiangjiang, so the Chen Family’s group arrived in Qingmin City, where Director Zheng made the arrangements.

The selected participants from the city would also join them there and meet up with the people from the provincial sports arena.

Zheng Fei (Chapter 285) naturally put a lot of effort into the arrangements for the Chen Family, even to the point of being a bit flattering.

After all, not only did his father remind him, but his grandfather and uncle were also stationed at the Chen Family permanently. Chen Dalong, Chen Dao, and Chen Linlin were like treasures to him.

There might be more talents like them in the future for the Chen Family, and that would contribute to his future achievements. As long as Chen Dao and Chen Linlin achieved results, he could advance to the provincial level next year.

It’s just a pity that Chen Dalong couldn’t participate this time.

After all, if the bus crashes and you need to switch athletes, you might turn a blind eye for a single 100-meter event, but not for every event being this high-profile.

However, the two prodigies of the Chen Family were enough to astonish everyone in this 100-meter track event.

Chen Dao and Chen Linlin had already gone to the provincial level, training intensively during this period. They were regarded as the 100-meter trump cards by the province or two Big Ivans of the 100-meter track and field.

When the Chen Family group arrived in Xiangjiang, the two of them also joined the provincial sports people for the reception.

The two were also very polite, first greeting Patriarch Chen Han respectfully before reuniting with their parents.

This year’s National Games schedule was quite well arranged.

The men’s 100-meter race had the preliminary, semi-final, and final, while the women’s race had only the preliminary and final.

Generally, the competitions were spread over two days: the men’s preliminaries and semi-finals on the first day, men’s finals on the second day, women’s preliminaries on the first day, and women’s finals on the second day.

After a night passed, the second morning was the men’s 100-meter preliminaries and the women’s 100-meter preliminaries.

As the team leader of the Chen Family, Xiaomi naturally met with the sports bureau early in the morning to go to the competition venue together.

Because the seating was located internally within the sports bureau.

The province’s athletics team paid great attention to Chen Dao and Chen Linlin. Before departure, not only was there a dedicated team to relax their muscles, but also professional coaches to provide guidance.

There were even two leaders cheering for them on the sidelines, and even Zheng Fei wanted to step up and cheer could only stand aside.

After all, this was the 100-meter track, unlike any other sport.

When Chen Dao and Chen Linlin saw the Patriarch coming down, they quickly got up and respectfully greeted Chen Han, "Patriarch."

"Perform well today; don’t let down the Chen Family’s momentum." Chen Han instructed the two, and they nodded vigorously.

At this moment, Zheng Fei also introduced the two provincial sports leaders to Chen Han, who were very polite.

Having done their research, they knew the Chen Family was remarkable. If they could produce three prodigies, maybe they could produce three more?

Chen Han also exchanged pleasantries with them and then followed along to the competition venue with the provincial sports people.

When they arrived at the place, Chen Dao and Chen Linlin joined their respective teams and headed to different tracks.

Chen Dao went to the men’s 100-meter track registration.

For the National Games 100 meters, each province had 3 participants. Along with him were two other competitors who were originally substitutes.

Because the bus crash caused injuries to the participants, substitutes stepped in. However, as Chen Dao had to participate, another substitute had also been injured.

Ultimately, it would be Chen Dao and two weaker substitutes participating.

Chen Dao was soon brought to the registration area, and after the blood test, he saw a lot of competitors from other provinces gathered together.

Since they were all in the same system, they clearly knew each other.

But as it was Chen Dao and the two substitutes’ first competition, they drew attention from the others and sparked discussions.

"Have you heard? The bus in Min Province crashed, and the competitors were injured."

"That’s already spread. So, they’re only left with two substitutes and one fill-in."

"Never thought the fill-in would be so young, a high schooler, right?"

"..."

Chen Dao’s age naturally caught everyone’s attention, and he was obviously considered a mere fill-in.

At this moment, a handsome man stepped out, drawing everyone’s gaze, filled with respect.

Chen Dao could tell that these competitors genuinely respected this man, who was none other than Su God, who set the domestic record of 9.83 seconds.

It was also this man’s final official competition, as he would fully retire afterward.

The irony was that as the god faded into twilight, there wasn’t anyone on his throne to succeed him.

But at that moment, Chen Dao understood that on this track, strength is everything. As long as he could break the record, everyone would respect him just the same.

Su God also noticed Chen Dao. Having no choice, a high school student was just too young.

He had naturally heard about a provincial team’s bus crash and how they had to find a random fill-in, never expecting it to be such a young person.

Su God looked at Chen Dao and comforted him, "Just being on this track shows you’re excellent. Don’t mind what others say. Whether you’re just a fill-in is only determined after the race. Youth is your asset."

Speaking of youth, he felt a touch of melancholy that his time had ended. Despite fighting his whole life on this track, no one had surpassed him, which was his greatest regret.

He truly hoped domestic athletes could claim a place on the 100-meter track.

Chen Dao was surprised by Su God’s comfort. He could clearly feel the sincerity and even a sense of loneliness.

Being smart, he seemed to have guessed the other’s mindset and boldly shouted, "Su God, since it’s your last competition, I’ll beat you and let you retire without regrets."

"Huh??" Su God was clearly stunned, surprised at the sight of the young figure in front of him.

Around him, everyone burst into laughter, participants looking at Chen Dao with mocking amusement.

After all, it was Su God. Even if he was retiring, not just anyone could surpass him, and he was sure to win a medal this time.

A young guy brought in as a fill-in? How overconfident.

But Su God simply glanced at them, and after they sensibly quieted down, he smiled at Chen Dao and said, "Good luck!"