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Director Feng was taken aback when he saw that Director Yang from the Education Bureau had actually come.

"Old Yang, what are you doing? What does our track and field team's recruitment have to do with your education bureau?"

Director Feng retorted without mincing words.

The relationship between the sports bureau and the education bureau in Donghai was never very good.

Now that Director Yang has actually taken charge of the Sports Bureau, he naturally can't be polite.

"Your hiring is none of my business, but hiring Lin Chen is something I do!"

"Do you know who he is? He's one of the top students from Donghai City this year! He's already been accepted into Tsinghua and Peking Universities!"

"what?!"

Director Feng and Coach Liu were both stunned.

Who would have thought that Lin Chen is not only good at sports, but also a top student?

No wonder he asked earlier if he could be recommended for admission to Tsinghua or Peking University.

So he's already been recommended for admission to Tsinghua or Peking University?

But Director Feng quickly came to his senses.

He laughed and said, "Old Yang, isn't that even better?"

"Now that Lin Chen has been admitted to university through the recommendation program, doesn't that mean he won't have much academic pressure for the next few months?"

"We're preparing for the provincial games, so could you lend us your people for a few months?"

"Pah! What do you mean there's no academic pressure? Let me tell you, Lin Chen is a prized student favored by several professors from Tsinghua and Peking Universities! If something happens to him here, how are we supposed to explain it to them?"

"That's your problem! The Provincial Games are just around the corner! Lin Chen is our Donghai City's ace! If you affect the Donghai team's performance, you'd better go and explain to the leaders!"

Watching the two bureau chiefs arguing heatedly, their faces flushed and their tempers flaring, I realized they were on the verge of exchanging blows.

Zhong Yang secretly walked up to Principal Lin.

"Principal, this scene looks familiar."

Principal Lin also looked embarrassed.

The way these two looked was exactly like when he and Zhong Yang argued this morning.

Just then, Lin Chen, who had been ignored all along, spoke up.

"Excuse me, didn't anyone ask for my opinion?"

Upon hearing Lin Chen's words, Principal Lin immediately reacted: "Yes, yes, leaders, shouldn't we still consider Lin Chen's opinion on this matter?"

"Okay, I'm fine."

"Lin Chen, I know about your situation. Don't feel pressured. It's okay if you don't participate in sports or anything like that!"

The two bureau chiefs spoke at the same time.

Lin Chen looked around and said, "Thank you for your appreciation, Director Feng. I participated in this competition because I wanted to join the track and field team and represent Donghai in the competition."

These words immediately brought a smile to Director Feng's face.

Principal Lin and Director Yang frowned.

But soon, Lin Chen continued, "I can join the track and field team and participate in training a few times a week, but I'm afraid I can't participate in intensive training because I still have to go through the math olympiad selection process."

"You're going to participate in the math Olympiad selection? The one for the national team?"

Director Feng looked surprised.

Principal Lin was also taken aback.

They both knew that the national math Olympiad team needed to select additional members from across the country for some reason.

But this was the first time the two of them had known that Lin Chen was also going to participate in this selection competition.

Director Feng said, "Lin Chen, a person's energy is limited. You have to prepare for both the math Olympiad and the provincial games. How can you possibly manage all of that?"

The other three people present nodded in agreement.

Exactly, wouldn't it be better to just be a top student (or an athlete)?

Why work yourself to death to do sports (mathematical Olympiad)?

Lin Chen said, "Everyone, please rest assured, my greatest strength is my boundless energy."

"When I was preparing for the track and field selection, I would practice in my spare time while attending school every day."

"For me, preparing for the math olympiad and the provincial games at the same time is not a conflict."

"But if you insist on forcing me to participate in the training camp, then I will have to give up joining the city track and field team."

"I participate in sports competitions just to exercise; my real interest is still in school."

What the hell is this exercise?!

You just exercised, and you became a city champion?

If you put your whole heart into it, wouldn't you be able to win a world championship?

Liu Changpu mentally muttered a complaint.

However, she was still prepared to accept Lin Chen's conditions.

Without him.

Just like Zhong Yang back then, he really didn't want to miss out on such a promising talent as Lin Chen.

So even if he thought Lin Chen's distraction would affect the training results, he accepted it!

"Director Feng, how about I stay at No. 1 High School permanently to oversee Lin Chen's training? That way, it won't interfere with his preparations for the math Olympiad!"

Upon hearing this, Director Feng immediately thought it was feasible.

He and Liu Changpu had different ideas, but they shared the same general direction.

As long as Lin Chen can produce results, he doesn't care whether the other party participates in the training camp or not.

However, everyone felt that Lin Chen's choice was not worthwhile and was too tiring!

Lin Chen actually knew this too.

But there was nothing he could do; he couldn't bear to leave Chen Xiaoxiao.

He came to No. 1 High School specifically because of Chen Xiaoxiao.

Asking him to give up being classmates with Chen Xiaoxiao to join the training camp would be putting the cart before the horse.

Just as Lin Chen chose a difficult path for Chen Xiaoxiao.

Chen Xiaoxiao also encountered trouble.

"squeak--"

Chen Xiaoxiao took a taxi home, but when she entered the door, she didn't see her father, who should have already returned home.

Just as she was searching for her father in the bathroom, kitchen, and bedroom with a puzzled look on her face, she suddenly saw him push open the door and walk in from outside.

Seeing her father still carrying his luggage, Chen Xiaoxiao couldn't help but ask:

"Dad? Why are you only getting back now?"

"Something came up and I was held up. Xiaoxiao, you just got back too?"

"Ah...yes."

Chen Xiaoxiao's eyes darted around, and her tone was somewhat guilty.

"Dad, I'm a little tired, I'm going to take a shower!"

"Take a shower? Xiaoxiao, you sit on the sofa first!"

Chen Xiaoxiao's father, Chen Cheng, looked a little serious.

Because he was a little angry.

He clearly saw Chen Xiaoxiao come out of the stadium today, but Chen Xiaoxiao had said before that she was in the library.

This is the first time Chen Xiaoxiao has ever lied to herself!

He won't be able to sleep peacefully tonight until he understands what's going on in such a big situation.

"Dad... what's wrong?"

Chen Xiaoxiao sat on the sofa guiltily, her legs closed and her back straight.

But her heart was beating so fast she could feel it herself.

Could it be that my dad has already seen through my lie?

Chen Cheng sat down opposite Chen Xiaoxiao, squinting at his daughter.

"Xiaoxiao, tell Daddy the truth, where did you go today?"

"I... Dad, I was wrong."

After hesitating for a few seconds, Chen Xiaoxiao decided to tell the truth.

She didn't want to lie to her father.

"I actually went to the stadium."

Chen Cheng continued, "What are you going to the stadium for? To watch the game?"

"Yes, today is the city's middle school sports meet, and our school's track and field team is participating..."