After Leaving the Sports Circle, I Became a Cooking God (Completed BL)

Chapter 113-114

Zhang Ziyi showed no objection to Su Bai's words. He simply nodded in agreement. Just before parting ways with Su Bai, Zhang Ziyi suddenly smiled and said, "Coach, this decision is my own choice. Don't put too much pressure on yourself." After a pause, he added, "Before I met you, I didn't even dare to think about the possibility of making it to the Olympic stage next year, let alone the next Olympics."

"Before I met you, the biggest hope and possibility in my career might have been trying to break the national record of 45.25 seconds in the 400-meter sprint," Zhang Ziyi continued. "However, there's also a significant chance that I might never break that record, even if I give it my all throughout my entire career—after all, it has stood in our country for a solid 15 years."

"And now, with the help of Coach, I've already achieved my original career goals ahead of schedule. Any further progress from here is a bonus. Under Coach's guidance, I might have a chance to become the first athlete in our country to break the 45-second barrier in the 400 meters. I even have hopes of stepping onto the Olympic stage... even if it's just the 400 meters sprint final, as Coach mentioned. This career outlook is so much better than anything I ever imagined."

After saying these words, Zhang Ziyi stood up and respectfully bowed to Su Bai. Su Bai tried to stop him from bowing, but Zhang Ziyi remained firm in his gesture.

After listening to Zhang Ziyi's heartfelt words and seeing his determination, Su Bai patted his shoulder and finally said, "Alright, I understand what you mean. You just focus on your training. I will work on strengthening your training plan. In the upcoming year, even during the outdoor season, your training will be intense."

"Now that you've made up your mind, let's give it our all. I'm with you."

Hearing Su Bai's words, Zhang Ziyi smiled and nodded seriously, saying, "Alright."

After Zhang Ziyi left Su Bai's office, he saw Qiu Wen and Li Junhao still standing there at the corner, and it seemed they had overheard his conversation with Su Bai. Zhang Ziyi approached them, and Li Junhao had his usual rebellious expression, but there was a hint of unease in his face.

Qiu Wen was more direct, saying, "Zhang, are you really going to push yourself like this?"

Zhang Ziyi laughed and then looked at Qiu Wen, "If this opportunity was in front of you, would you choose to push yourself?"

Hearing Zhang Ziyi's question, Qiu Wen hesitated for a moment and then nodded decisively, "Of course, I'd push myself to the limit!"

After saying this, Qiu Wen also understood what Zhang Ziyi meant. Sometimes, when people have to make choices that require personal sacrifices, they can easily give straightforward answers. But when it comes to close friends, they can't help but wish that they would consider their own well-being more, to avoid future regrets.

Zhang Ziyi patted Qiu Wen's shoulder with a smile and also smiled at Li Junhao. Then he said, "Don't worry, I know what kind of choice I've made. For me, this is the best choice."

Su Bai was unaware of Zhang Ziyi's encounter with Qiu Wen and the others after leaving. After Zhang Ziyi's departure, Su Bai sat at his desk, contemplating the training plan in his hands for a long time. Finally, he decided to bring the plan to Pei Jin'an's office.

It was already seven or eight in the evening by now, and Pei Jin'an knew that the athletes had returned today. He also anticipated that Su Bai would hand over the decision-making power to Zhang Ziyi today. So, he had been in his office, waiting for Su Bai's response.

Su Bai knocked on Pei Jin'an's office door before entering at Pei Jin'an's invitation. After taking a seat as indicated by Pei Jin'an, he handed over the new plan to Pei Jin'an.