"Don't be swayed by those bad public opinions. We rely on our strength." Director Fang said quickly after hearing this, fearing that these negative public opinions would affect the little girl's mentality.

"No." Lin Jingzhe looked at them calmly and said, "Those negative opinions can't affect me. I just don't read them."

"And Coach Zhu has been getting so many endorsement calls these days that he's probably going crazy," Director Fang said half-jokingly. "Coach Zhu said you should consider it after the competition."

"Yes! I don't have time right now." Lin Jingzhe looked at them with pure eyes and said frankly, "I still need to get your consent for the endorsement, and it can't affect my normal training. I also have to prepare for the next competition."

Director Fang and Deputy Director Huang looked at each other, looked at the calm little girl and nodded.

"The swimming team won't prevent you from getting endorsements, but they need to be carefully screened and reported." Director Fang looked at her lovingly and said.

"I won't take jobs privately." Lin Jingzhe assured them.

"You've been at the center of this controversy lately. You must be careful with your words and actions. Everything you say and do will be amplified by the media," Director Fang said, looking at her sternly. "You're being touted as a deity now, but if you behave inappropriately, you'll be judged and brought down to dust."

"I understand. My current situation involves both flourishing flowers and raging fire." Lin Jingzhe looked at them with deep and pure eyes and said elegantly and calmly.

Director Fang looked at her straight back, which looked like a tall poplar, embodying tremendous and tenacious strength.

Director Fang looked at her gently and said, "That's all. Don't let it affect you. Prepare well for the upcoming competition and strive for a perfect farewell."

"Yes!" Lin Jingzhe responded with a smile.

"Okay, go back and rest early! Have a good rest." Director Fang looked at her kindly and said.

"Let's go." Zhu Youlin stood up and said to the two directors.

Director Fang watched them both leave, then looked at his partner and said, "The girl is very steady. She remains unmoved by such huge interests."

"Let's wait and see. Anyone can say nice things," Deputy Director Huang said cautiously. "When the money is actually placed before their eyes, how many people will remain unmoved? It's an unknown."

"You have to protect her well. She is older than just this generation." Director Fang looked at him seriously and said.

"Of course." Deputy Director Huang nodded in agreement.

Director Fang smiled and said, "No matter what, we have exceeded our target."

"I really didn't expect this before the competition," Deputy Director Huang said with a smile in his eyes. "I thought it would be like the World Championships, with nothing." He pursed his lips and said, "Honestly, watching them sweeping gold medals and breaking records, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't envious."

"Yeah! I'm really envious! I didn't expect that!" Director Fang said with a relaxed expression, "Now we also..." Looking at him with a smile on his face, he said, "How do you feel?"

"Great!" Deputy Director Huang laughed heartily.

"Is the urine test okay?" Director Fang said as he looked at him, suppressing the smile on his face.

"There's nothing wrong with the routine tests," Deputy Director Huang said sternly. "Now that you mention this, it reminds me that Jingzhe didn't even participate in the external training."

"Always in the country." Director Fang looked at him in surprise.

"That's right!" Deputy Director Huang nodded.

Director Fang reviewed the girl's resume and said, "She did very well in the Asian Games. We usually train abroad in Australia, and the World Championships are also in Australia, but she didn't go."

"No!" Deputy Director Huang shook his head slightly. "I'm afraid there's some misunderstanding. I specifically asked Coach Zhu about this matter, fearing there might be some issues with the quota. Coach Zhu said Jingzhe gave up on his own initiative."

"Oh!" Director Fang raised his caterpillar-like eyebrows. "Why? So many people flocked there. Crying, making a fuss, even fighting."

"Coach Zhu said: 'The Olympics are being held at home, so why bother training abroad?'" Deputy Director Huang said, looking at him with dark eyes and chuckling. "That kid has a charge bugle hanging on the wall of his dormitory. I don't want to think too much about it."

"Don't make too much of this." Director Fang put his index finger to his lips and thought for a moment before saying, "It's rare to find someone with such pure intentions. Protect them well."

"I know." Deputy Director Huang glanced at him and nodded slightly. "Just call it trumpet. It just so happens that the child also likes to play suona."

"Suona?" Director Fang looked at him in surprise.

"I heard they were pretty good, worthy of a stage performance," Deputy Director Huang said with a smile. "It wasn't some rural wedding or funeral! They were playing pop songs, with energetic singing and dancing. The whole auditorium was having a blast."

"It's different from what I know." Director Fang turned his black eyes slightly and looked at him.

"Don't get me wrong, I'm not talking about those messy places," Deputy Director Huang said quickly. "That child is in the sports school and has never left without permission. He hasn't left the training base either."

"You didn't go out to play either?" Director Fang looked at him in great surprise.

"I'm not exaggerating. I only rested for two days during the Lunar New Year holiday. The rest of the time, I've been training, rain or shine, cold or hot." Deputy Director Huang stared at him seriously, "Even when I went out to compete, I only bought souvenirs from the shops in the Asian Games Village. I've never been to any filthy places." He took a deep breath, "And I haven't had the opportunity to touch anything I shouldn't have."

"This..." Director Fang said, running his index finger across his chin. "This person doesn't seem like the calm and sophisticated person he was just now. Shouldn't he be innocent and naive? Or shouldn't he be outgoing at this age?"

"I don't know!" Deputy Director Huang pursed his lips. "From what I've heard, she's quite a perceptive girl." He continued, "Look at her, she's already won four gold medals, and she hasn't gotten carried away at all. She's already thinking about training and preparing for the next competition." A smile rose at the corner of his eye. "Of course, I can't rule out the possibility that she's trying to curry favor with the leadership. Whether she does or not, we'll have to observe."

"You must be sincere when you say that! You can't fool us. You'll be exposed soon." Director Fang looked at him deeply.

"So I say we'll have to wait and see if your words and actions match your actions." Deputy Director Huang pinched his brow and looked at him. "We've seen too many people get carried away with gold medals these days. They attribute their success entirely to their own efforts, forgetting the country's cultivation. They hope to become like those professional sports stars abroad, with endless endorsements and endless money. Our rules and regulations have become constraints that restrict their development, and they're resentful."

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