Orc Undead Sports Warrior

On the second day of training, Lu Wei felt that Liu Feiren's training volume had not decreased, but was still astonishingly high. Among all the track and field athletes, Liu Feiren's training volume was second only to his own.

As everyone knows, Liu Xiang is now a true sports superstar, with 10 brands he endorses, and that number is expected to increase before the Olympics.

This made the other team members extremely envious, as the prize money for track and field athletes is actually not very generous. The Golden League is the competition with the highest prize money, and you need to win at least 5 out of 6 competitions in a year to have a chance to share the $100 million prize.

The total prize money wasn't much to begin with, and having to share it with others makes it seem rather meager for a track and field competition with the highest prize money.

If even the competitions with the highest prize money are like this, you can imagine what the other competitions are like.

Looking solely at annual income, the earnings of a world-class track and field athlete might not even equal the monthly salary of a top player in a mid-to-lower tier of the English Premier League. Beyond that, there's simply no comparison, which is why many parents send their children to competitions with higher pay or greater public attention.

With ten endorsement contracts, Liu Feiren can be considered a super-rich athlete in the track and field world. As long as he can maintain stable performance, he can enjoy high-value endorsement contracts for a long time.

From this perspective, Liu Feiren, this tycoon, is still easy to get along with when he is with other athletes. His attitude towards people is no different from when he first debuted, which Lu Wei appreciates.

Having participated in just a few competitions, Lu Wei encountered many bizarre athletes who, despite being nothing special, became arrogant and thought they were the best in the country and invincible, when in reality it was just that their sport was in a state of stagnation.

Liu Feiren's ability to maintain his individuality even after becoming famous is a huge plus wherever he goes, which is truly admirable.

The two happened to walk together during a break in their training. Lu Wei put his hand on Liu Feiren's shoulder and applied a little pressure, as if giving him a massage.

"Ouch, it's Lu, isn't it? You're too strong! Go easy on me! Yes, yes, wow, that feels so good!"

From the moment Lu Wei met Liu Xiang, he felt that the two were very compatible. Although Liu Xiang was already the number one athlete in China, while Lu Wei was just a rising star, the two still communicated quite a bit.

"You already have 10 endorsements, why are you pushing yourself so hard! Regular training is fine, take it slow and steady!"

Lu Wei teased Liu Feiren, who laughed heartily.

"I don't want to push myself this hard! But do you think endorsement contracts are easy money? There are a lot of special clauses in them. If you can't deliver on your promises, they'll only guarantee you the amount, and then you'll lose a lot! Plus, there are bonuses for good results. So no matter what, I have to give it my all. These are the most important years for an athlete. I feel like I've been in pretty good shape these past few months. Yesterday, I ran the 110-meter hurdles in 12.85 seconds, which is even faster than my world record!"

Liu Feiren's words made Lu Wei suddenly realize that there were many ways to get endorsement contracts. Several brands had contacted him in the past two days, wanting him to be their brand ambassador.

However, my training schedule has been too tight these past two days. I was even forced to box during my hard-earned half-day off.

Several similar incidents have occurred, so since then, in order to prevent such "visiting" from happening, sports teams in all major sports have tried not to give athletes any time off or rest in the past two days.

Even without training, we organize everyone to participate in theoretical learning sessions to fill in the gaps in our knowledge of sports science. This approach is quite popular.

Many people know that it's impossible to be an athlete forever; sooner or later, they will retire, and after retirement, they will probably have nothing left besides the sport they once played.

So everyone listened attentively during the class. Even if they don't pursue a career in sports in the future, it will still help improve their economic situation.

However, some people are not very interested in these courses. They chat with a few close teammates or read books during class to get through the lessons.

Everything was going relatively peacefully. One afternoon after training, Liu Feiren approached Lu Wei: "Lu, there's something about you lately. Have you heard anything about it?"

Lu Wei scratched his head: "No, I don't think so. I take a shower as soon as I get back to the dorm, then watch TV. I hardly have any channels to get the news. Is there any news?"

"Then after you finish eating, go back and tidy up, then come to my room. Da Peng and I don't have anything to do after dinner, so I'll show you a video that I think will motivate you!"

This matter left Lu Wei completely baffled. He couldn't think of anything else that could be related to him and motivate him.

After dinner, Lu Wei took a quick shower, changed into clean clothes, and went to Liu Feiren's room.

"You came pretty fast! Here's a video for you!"

As he spoke, Da Peng clicked on the video on his computer.

In the video, an African American female reporter is interviewing Tyson Gay. After exchanging pleasantries, the reporter asks Gay if he has seen any videos of Lu Wei's previous boxing matches.

Guy chuckled: "Not bad. I admit that big guy has some athletic ability, but he seems too arrogant! I just want to say that a track and field athlete is better off focusing on their primary job! Otherwise, they'll be a mediocre athlete in every event!"

Upon hearing Guy's words, the reporter immediately became agitated: "What do you think of Lu Wei as a player?"

Guy is a man of strong emotions after all. It should be said that black people are naturally influenced by hip-hop culture. When they encounter a topic that they feel excited about, they will be particularly energetic: "Overall, Lu is definitely a good team member in China. His physical qualities are rare among Chinese people. He could run 400 meters in under 44 seconds when he was under 20 years old. You know, I can only run 45 seconds now, haha!"

He also won a silver medal in the shot put and a gold medal in the javelin throw, which are truly impressive achievements. However, he is still young, and if he wants to achieve world-renowned results in track and field, this training style might not be very effective. I advise him to find a better focus in his training.

Guy talked a lot, and the reporter picked up the thread: "Lu Wei is now the second number one figure in Chinese track and field. I heard that he is also taking time to practice the 100 meters. Do you think he will be your next major rival?"

Upon hearing this question, Guy's expression suddenly changed, and his brows furrowed: "I'm serious, don't joke with me. The 100 meters is a real man's battlefield. God knows what I sacrificed for today's result!"

On the 100-meter track, the name Lu Wei is worthless! Lu Wei! Can you even see me now? I wish you could. I'm worried you're too poor to afford a computer. If you can see me, go throw your shot put, go throw your javelin. That way you can still survive. Don't compare your weaknesses to others' strengths. Think about it!

After saying that, Guy turned and left with a serious expression, leaving the female reporter making an exaggerated face behind.