Rebirth: My dad is too obedient

Chapter 504 Beneath the Jungfrau

Zurich.

The clear, bright sunlight of Switzerland poured down on the Rutgers-Grund stadium, giving it a subtle golden glow.

When Xu Chen and his two companions entered the stadium, the previous match, which they didn't know what it was, had already ended, and the entire stadium was in a slightly quiet state during the transition between matches.

The runway was now empty, with only a few staff members clearing the area and checking electronic equipment.

And rows of white railings are already in place...

The "Journalists' Area" is a separate section that connects the first and second floors, making it convenient for journalists and photographers from different countries with different shooting needs to find suitable framing locations.

"The view here is amazing! You can actually see the runway directly!" Su Rong exclaimed with delight.

Wu Feifei: "Let's move forward a bit! That's closer to the finish line!"

Su Rong: "Yeah, Bing-ge will see us right away when he runs over!"...

The two little girls chattered away and quickly found the best spot to watch the game.

This area is indeed near the finish line, and a large group of reporters and photographers have already gathered here, setting up their equipment.

Some of the on-site anchors were already holding microphones and speaking in foreign languages ​​into the camera.

There were three or four rows of empty seats, but the reporters and photographers were all busy, so Xu Chen and his two companions could choose their seats at will.

After much deliberation, Wu Feifei and Su Rong finally secured a spot on the second-row steps, which indeed offered the best view.

Xu Chen sat down comfortably and turned to look at the stands behind him, which were already packed with spectators.

They were all of different skin colors and races, holding flags from North America, such as Canada, the United States, and Australia, which likely corresponded to the contestants who made it to the finals today.

Wu Feifei was also looking around the entire stadium stands, excitedly pointing to an area on the second floor diagonally opposite:
"Look! They're here to cheer on Brother Bing!"

The spectators in that area were indeed all waving red national flags of various sizes.

The number of people was small, but they were exceptionally conspicuous.

Little did they know whether they were local Chinese viewers or people who had traveled all the way from China to cheer them on.

Among all track and field events, the 100-meter sprint and hurdles are indeed the most entertaining and talked-about.

Although these are all fleeting events, they both highlight the extreme competitive attributes of human flesh and bones.

In the past, track and field was not a strong sport in China, so it received only average attention and discussion.

However, Xie Bingran's first appearance in the finals of a world-class competition will obviously increase the level of attention and discussion surrounding track and field in China.

In fact, not only in China, but throughout Asia, today's "International Athletics Grand Prix" has attracted a great deal of attention and discussion.

After all, Xie Bingran is the only female hurdler to have ever stood alongside a group of world-class Black and White athletes...

Wu Feifei glanced at the stands not far to her side and said:

"That looks like Akabane Kaoru from Japan."

Xu Chen looked back and recognized him immediately.

Kaoru Akabane is currently Japan's strongest female hurdler. She was seen competing in both the East Asian Youth Games and the Asian Games last year.

She naturally participated in this "International Athletics Grand Prix", but like Chen Lan and Bai Miao, she failed to advance from the group stage and missed the chance to stand on the final stage.

At this moment, Akabane Kaoru was sitting in the stands as a spectator, with several coaches and teammates.

Although they were eliminated early, they stayed to watch and cheer for Xie Bingran, who is also Asian and of East Asian descent...

Su Rong, acting mysteriously, pulled the backpack behind her over.

She pulled out a large bag, which turned out to be several colorful flags cheering for Brother Bing.

These colorful flags were clearly designed by Miss Su herself, with a large and adorable character for "ice" printed on them.

Wu Feifei reached out and took it:
"You are so talented!"

Xu Chen was also prepared, and took out a bright national flag from her bag.

Xie Bingran's first truly international competition was filled with no banners or flags, unlike the presence of a national flag.

"Look! That's a CCTV reporter!" Su Rong exclaimed excitedly, pointing ahead.

Two reporters were fiddling with cameras and video cameras, and the vests they were wearing did indeed have the "CCTV" logo printed on them.

One of them took off his vest, revealing a sharp suit underneath. He tidied his hair a bit and took the microphone.

Su Rong: "Is this a CCTV anchor? She looks kind of familiar."

Wu Feifei thought for a moment: "It's from CCTV Sports Channel, I think his name is You Ning."

I've seen him host sports news before..."

“The Shanghai media are here too, Five Star Sports.” Xu Chen looked up at the side.

Three or four staff members wearing uniforms with the Five Star Sports logo sat down at a nearby workbench and began fiddling with a bunch of video and audio recording equipment.

Wu Feifei: "What was that host's name again?"

I'd previously seen him commentating on Bing Ge's (Ice Brother's) matches.

Xu Chen: "Duan Yong."

Wu Feifei: "Yes, yes, yes!"

Xu Chen still has a deep impression of Duan Yong, the host of Five Star Sports Channel.

Last May, Xie Bingran went to Shanghai to participate in her first national competition, the "National Youth Track and Field Championships," and Duan Yong was the host and commentator at the event.

At that time, Xie Bingran unexpectedly defeated Bai Miao and Dong Jiajia, the "Shanghai Twin Stars," to win the championship, which clearly surprised and overwhelmed Duan Yong, a local Shanghai anchor.

Fortunately, he reacted very well on the spot, and his impromptu and passionate commentary greatly enhanced the atmosphere of the event.

Subsequently, Duan Yong was responsible for broadcasting or reporting on Xie Bingran's matches on Five Star Sports.

Wu Feifei: "It looks like they're setting up live streaming equipment. Are they going to stream live from here?"

Xu Chen: "It looks like the live streaming equipment only records audio, so it may only be used to record the live commentary."

Su Rong: "That's great! We can still hear it!"...

Wu Feifei: "Isn't it about to start? Why isn't Bing-ge coming in to warm up yet?"

Xu Chen: "I didn't warm up in the arena for the match the day before yesterday. I guess the warm-up area was outside."

The match will start as soon as we enter the arena.

Su Rong: "I'm so nervous, my knees are shaking."

Xu Chen looked down and saw that Su Rong's knees were indeed trembling.

Wu Feifei was also speechless, so she reached out with both hands and pressed down on her knees.

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My phone kept vibrating; it was all messages from the group chat.

It was evening in China at the time, and countless people were glued to their televisions, waiting to watch the next match.

The company in Shanghai naturally organized a viewing party.

Riding the wave of excitement from the competition, "Ranbing Sports" is also offering promotional and in-store activities.

The most important event was the first public release of "Burning Ice X" and the start of its pre-sale.

After the preliminary rounds the day before yesterday, the online store traffic of "Ranbing Sports" increased two or three times, and it will only be higher after today's competition.

This is indeed the best opportunity to launch the new "Burning Ice X" product...

The Tiancheng Industrial Park was organized by Fang Jun and Wu Yue, the two older sisters.

It is said that a huge curtain was erected in front of Fang Jun's bar building.

Old Xu specifically arranged for Li Rui, Zhao Feng, Fang Tao, and their gang of Bing Ge's brothers to sit in the very front...

The sports systems of Tiancheng and Bungai Besar, the Tiancheng Sports Institute, the sports university in the provincial capital, and others naturally wouldn't miss today's match, which carries their own sense of honor, and organized spectator and cheering activities in their own ways.

At this moment, what's particularly lively on Xu Chen's phone is his high school alumni group.

The "Ice Brother" who was once a big name at Tiancheng No. 1 High School has now gone abroad to "make waves" again, which is surprising and unreal to all his high school classmates.

Xu Chen didn't even need to open the messages in the high school group chat to know that he had been tagged a bunch of times.

Bing Ge wasn't in the high school group chat, so some of the emotional outbursts from alumni ended up falling on Xu Chen's shoulders.

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In the Rötzgrund Stadium, a stirring piece of music with a distinctly European classical aesthetic began to play, followed by cheers and clamor from the entire stadium.

The announcement from the live broadcaster came over the loudspeaker that filled the entire venue.

Perhaps because Zurich is located in the German-speaking region of Switzerland, the male presenter was broadcasting in German, his tone low and rhythmic.

You don't need to understand what they're saying to know that the women's 100-meter hurdles final at the IAAF Grand Prix Zurich is about to begin.

Then, another female host's English announcement officially announced the start of the finalists' entrance.

At the athletes' entrance, the LED screen lit up.

The first thing to appear is the Jamaican flag, which features green, yellow, and black.

A slender and agile Black athlete walked out and waved to the audience.

Xu Chen and the other two turned slightly to the side, and could just faintly hear the live broadcast from Duan Yong, the anchor of Five Star Sports, at the workbench to their left.

"The first contestant is De Lauren Ennis from Jamaica."

Jamaica has always been a stronghold for track and field, producing many outstanding athletes in the millennium.

"DeLorene won a bronze medal in the women's 100-meter hurdles at last year's World Indoor Athletics Championships..."

Following closely behind, the Australian Commonwealth flag illuminated the large screen at the entrance.

A tall, white athlete jogged out with a smile, immediately drawing huge applause and cheers from the stands.

"The second competitor is Sally Pearson, a track and field star from Australia."

Earlier this year, she ran a personal best of 12.41 seconds at the Commonwealth Athletics League.

Saliph Pearson is at the peak of his athletic career and is one of the most competitive contenders for the gold, silver, and bronze medals today…

"We are already very familiar with the third contestant."

Jonna Hayes, a hurdling legend from the United States, won a gold medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics with a time of 12.37 seconds.

However, Hayes' performance has been somewhat inconsistent in the last two years, so let's look forward to her performance today!

"The fourth competitor, and a strong contender for a medal today, is Lopez Schlip from North America, Canada!"
Lopez, due to his imposing physique, is also known as the "Real-Life Hulk," with a personal best of 12.40 seconds...

The three of them already knew Xu Chen, the "Real Hulk." In the previous group qualifiers, she was the one who ran half a body length faster than Xie Bingran and won first place in the group. When she appeared, the crowd immediately erupted in cheers and applause, clearly demonstrating her high popularity.

Xu Chen turned his head and glanced at Wu Feifei and Su Rong, who were pressed close together, both looking extremely nervous.

He seems to have gotten into the game mode faster than Bing Ge...

Another burst of cheers erupted from the crowd, and the American flag lit up on the large screen at the athletes' entrance.

Another Black athlete ran into the arena with his arms raised high.

"The fifth lane is Lolo Jones, the American hurdling star who has risen rapidly in the past two years."

Lolo Jones ran a time of 12.37 seconds at last year's North American Diamond League, with a tailwind.

Lolo Jones, whose competitive form is still improving, is also considered a strong favorite to win the women's 100-meter hurdles at next year's Beijing Olympics!

And judging from the feedback of the audience, it's easy to see that Lolo Jones has a large number of fans who adore her natural beauty!

Su Rong looked up at the large screen in the opposite stands:
"She's naturally beautiful..."

Wu Feifei: "Western aesthetics are different from ours. This is considered very beautiful among Black people."

Su Rong gave a confused "Oh".

"In lane six, there is also a Black athlete from the United States, Damucelli."

Damucelli has been suspended for the past three years due to doping issues, and today will be her first major world tournament since her comeback.

Returning to the track, Damucelli must have been overwhelmed with mixed emotions.

"In lane seven, another hurdling legend from Jamaica, Bridget Foster..."

"Eighth lane, the young prodigy from Eastern Europe, Poland, Karolina Labuchevska..."

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When the bright red LED screen at the athletes' entrance lit up, Su Rong and Wu Feifei both stood up unconsciously.

Xu Chen didn't get up, but she felt her heartbeat quicken by half a beat.

"Dear viewers both at the venue and in front of your televisions..."

The ninth path is precisely the reason why we are gathered here at this moment and eagerly awaiting its arrival.

Gold medalist at the 10th National Games and the 15th Asian Games; creator of new domestic and Asian records; pioneer of the women's 100-meter hurdles in China...

Xie Bingran, a young and renowned track and field athlete from China!

Today, in sunny Zurich, at the prestigious Rötzglund Stadium...

She represents not only China, not only Asia, but also the entire yellow race…

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This place is too far from the athletes' entrance, so we could only make out Bing Ge's figure.

And on the large screen above the stands, there was her beautiful image again.

Today, Xie Bingran is wearing a striking orange-red tracksuit.

Xu Chen had previously heard Bing Ge mention that the default rule for the national track and field team was to wear red team uniforms, which symbolize the country, in the finals.

The moment Bing Ge appeared, Wu Feifei and Su Rong couldn't help but stand up and scream.

Su Rong seemed to have thought of something, but suddenly pulled Wu Feifei down to sit, and then whispered:
"We're too far forward, let's try to keep Bing Ge from seeing us, in case it affects her performance..."

She is indeed meticulous.

On the opposite side of the stands, in the area where people were holding red flags, cheers and excitement immediately erupted.

These are cheers from China and our hometown.

Xie Bingran has already stepped onto the track, standing alongside eight other Black and White athletes.

Over the stadium's loudspeakers, the commentator, speaking in broken German, also pronounced "Xie Bingran" correctly.

There was also a long introduction in German and English, which was naturally a special introduction to this Asian Chinese player who made it to the finals.

But as soon as the noise subsided, a discordant chorus of boos erupted from the stands.

Xu Chen's expression turned cold as he turned to look at the stands behind him.

Su Rong and Wu Feifei also instantly showed obvious anger and resentment.

On the stands, a group of young people from an unknown country were tauntingly shouting "Yellow Banana..."

In the Western world, this would be considered a highly racist and sarcastic term.

There was only one Asian player in the arena, and everyone understood the meaning behind his provocation and the boos...

Two tall security guards rushed out and headed towards the area where the boos were coming from to stop them.

Xu Chen turned his head and glanced at the starting line, thinking that he hoped the annoying boos wouldn't disturb Bing Ge's competitive mood.

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In the instant the entire room fell silent, Xu Chen could almost hear his own heartbeat.

Nine of the world's top female hurdlers have already crouched down at the starting line.

Xu Chen paused for a moment, then looked down at himself.

Su Rong and Wu Feifei, who were standing next to Xu Chen, actually grabbed his arms, looking so nervous they could hardly breathe.

In fact, Xu Chen also felt like she was suffocating.

Of all the matches I've watched before, none have been as nerve-wracking as today's.

Today's viewing area isn't in the stands, but right next to the track.

The sense of pressure brought by the nine tracks is specific, detailed, and real.

Xu Chen couldn't imagine what Bing Ge's mental state was like as he stood at the starting line.

Xie Bingran's personal best of 12.42 seconds does not give her an overwhelming advantage among this group of black and white athletes.

There are four or five people who have a personal best (PB) better than Xie Bingran, not to mention the 12.37 seconds of the previous Olympic champion.

Although "standing on the final stage is a complete victory", with the situation approaching and concern clouding judgment, how could one not yearn for that medal for Bing Ge?
……

Xu Chen could hear his own heartbeat, and it seemed as if he could even hear the heartbeats of Wu Feifei and Su Rong next to him.

Duan Yong from Five Star Sports had already stood up, wearing large headphones and holding a microphone, leaning half his body forward and sighing.

Countless cameras and video cameras were held high, all aimed at the starting line a hundred meters away.

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After a few seconds of absolute silence.

The starting gun fired.

The beautiful morning light awakens Zurich.

Nine figures charged forward...

It might be an illusion, but Xu Chen could even feel the track shaking.

He was momentarily stunned before realizing that it wasn't a hallucination.

That swaying sensation came from the surrounding noise and shouts.

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A dozen seconds.

Even with the addition of slow-motion-like emotional experiences, it's only a fleeting moment.

The two little girls beside him turned into "sonic monsters," screaming and excitedly tearing at Xu Chen's arm.

The area where the three were located was already past the finish line.

Xu Chen watched as Xie Bingran rushed over, along with the other figures, some in black and some in white.

When Xie Bingran finally overcame her inertia and stopped, she turned around and glanced in this direction.

She looked at Xu Chen, a hint of doubt in her eyes:
What are you doing standing here?
But then a cold glint flashed in her eyes.

Su Rong and Wu Feifei shivered, instantly sensing that something was amiss.

They quickly released their grip on Xu Chen's arm and each took a step back to the side.

It clearly means "drawing a clear line" or "I didn't touch him".

Xu Chen felt helpless and frightened, and even opened his mouth as if he wanted to explain something from afar.

He quickly spread his arms and held up the bright red national flag in his hands.

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the other side.

Duan Yong, holding the black microphone, stood excitedly on the workbench:
"12.37 seconds! She equaled the gold medal time from the 2004 Athens Olympics!"

"She won! Xie Bingran won!"

"Who says China is no good? Who says Asia is no good? Who says people of Asian descent are no good?"

Since Xie Bingran burst onto the scene, since she stood on the starting line...

"China has me, Asia has me, the world has me!"

"In the sunny Rötzglund stadium,
Beneath the majestic Jungfrau in the Alps,
This vibrant red on the track deserves all the glory and applause…

"Whether you are in your hometown or in a foreign land"

Whether you face praise or criticism and provocation
There are always some people and some forces that support us to move forward bravely...

Be brave when there is only forward movement, and be resolute when there is no turning back!
Step forward, tear apart the ordinary, and sweep away the impossible.

All the glory of Rötzglund today

Belongs only to those from China...

Thank you! Bing! Ran!

(End of this chapter)