Orc Undead Sports Warrior

There were two competitions in the afternoon, and Lu Wei and Wang Qiao discussed it and decided not to go to the training ground for extra training.

You can study the skills of superstars and learn from their spirit, but if you don't know your place, you'll just make a fool of yourself.

The most important thing right now is to give it your all and strive to win every competition. Lu Wei's passion is slowly being ignited by Liu Feiren; only in front of a superstar can one truly feel one's own shortcomings.

If one has so many opportunities in this life but accomplishes nothing, wouldn't that be a waste of the favor bestowed upon them by fate?

Lu Wei now holds championships in both shot put and the 400 meters, although these titles are far less impactful than the recent surge in popularity and influence of Liu Xiang.

Two hours before the afternoon javelin competition began, Lu Wei had already arrived at the training ground. Chinese athletes rarely challenge the dominance of traditional European powerhouses in javelin, although some have reached the top eight at the World Championships.

With plenty of time, Lu Wei performed every movement meticulously, from jogging to stretching.

He heard from Wang Qiao that in the morning's qualifying round, there was another athlete from Lucheng named Qin Qiang who also threw more than 80 meters on his first try, with a result of 82.1 meters, which was farther than his own.

When Lu Wei finished warming up, he noticed that Ningcheng's head coach for this competition, Yu Weiming, was also standing on the sidelines.

Lu Wei knew very well that Yu Weiming had been paying close attention to his training and competitions ever since he started participating in shot put. Perhaps fearing that having him around every day would affect his performance, Yu Weiming only watched him from afar. After all, he was only 19 years old, and in other people's eyes, young athletes are easily affected by emotions in big competitions.

After all, he was an orc warrior in his previous life. If someone stared at him at such close range for days without him noticing, then he would be sitting on a cooked pig's head.

As Lu Wei had predicted, before heading to the national competition, the provincial sports bureau leaders set a target of at least three gold medals for Yu Weiming. However, after several days of competition, he failed to win any of the gold medals he had previously won.

Ningcheng's previous strengths were long-distance running and race walking, but track and field competitions are too unpredictable, especially long-distance races, where both strength and luck are essential.

Ningcheng's athletes, who had the potential to win gold, encountered the team tactics of a strong sports province in the competition, and fought alone, missing the championship three times.

With less than two days left in the competition, Ningcheng has no other chances to win gold except for the javelin event.

Yu Weiming stood on the sidelines watching Lu Wei. He was probably very glad that he had used connections to get Lu Wei into the shot put competition at the Ningcheng Track and Field Championships. Otherwise, Ningcheng would only have one gold medal, far below the target set by the leadership.

"Coach Wang, how's Lu Wei doing today? Whether Ningcheng can accomplish the task assigned by the leadership depends on this. I didn't want to interfere with your training, but I feel more at ease knowing the situation myself. I'll say it again, don't hesitate to ask if you have any difficulties." Yu Weiming walked over and inquired about Lu Wei's condition with concern.

"Lu Wei is in good physical and emotional condition. However, he has a strong opponent in today's match. It will probably depend on their performance on the day."

Wang Qiao was actually quite optimistic about Lu Wei's situation, but given the unpredictable nature of competitive sports, he didn't rule out any possibility of a comeback.

“I know that Qin Qiang is the number one javelin thrower in the country. If it weren’t for Lu Wei, he probably wouldn’t even have any rivals in the country.” Yu Weiming frowned. He already knew the situation of the other 7 athletes who entered the finals by heart. He asked Wang Qiao about Lu Wei’s situation just now, actually wanting to hear Wang Qiao’s bold words to boost his own morale.

Not hearing what he wanted to hear, and with reality so cruel, Yu Weiming couldn't help but frown.

"Xiao Lu is a young athlete, so we need to pay close attention to his mental state and help him adjust if we notice any negative signs. He hasn't been practicing javelin for very long, so we must keep emphasizing the key points of the movements. You are considered an expert in track and field in Ningcheng, so don't be careless."

What Yu Weiming really wanted to say was, "Brother, whether I go back from this competition with my head held high or buried in my pants depends on that kid. Don't take my life or death lightly."

But the thought of saying it made him feel too embarrassed to say it. Unconsciously, Yu Weiming took out a Lushan cigarette from his shirt pocket and lit it to calm himself down.

I had promised my wife I would quit smoking after this year, but since arriving in Shanghai, I've practically become a chimney in a factory. The higher the position, the greater the pressure.

If he could win this third gold medal by calling Lu Wei "Young Master" in front of the whole team, Yu Weiming would probably shout his strongest voice without hesitation, his reaction time even faster than Tyson Gay's...

Yu Weiming refused to leave, and Wang Qiao understood his intentions, so she wanted to reassure him. It seemed that if she didn't feed him, she might not get any credit even if she won in the end.

"Coach Yu, although the two are evenly matched, I think Lu Wei has a better chance of winning today. I'm quite confident in him, both technically and mentally." He had already put the spoon to his mouth, watching Yu Weiming's reaction.

"Oh? What a coincidence! I also have high hopes for Xiao Lu. I wonder if your thoughts and my observations and analysis are exactly the same!"

Yu Weiming forced a confident demeanor, but after all, it was his first time leading a team in a competition—a first for him. The past few days of competition had already left him with nervous exhaustion and arrhythmia. Whether or not they could achieve the provincial targets would determine whether he could be promoted from deputy director to director of the competition department this year.

Hearing Wang Qiao's assertion of certain victory was like a shot of adrenaline, making him so excited that his face flushed and he could no longer suppress his emotions.

Wang Qiao almost laughed when he saw Yu Weiming's emotional change. However, he forced himself to suppress it and said seriously, "In my opinion, there are three reasons why Lu Wei can win. First, Qin Qiang became famous at a young age. Although he won 6th place in the World Youth Championship in 2002, he has been complacent with his success in recent years and has not made any breakthroughs in international competitions."

The first point is the reality of Chinese athletics: in a given event, only a very small number of athletes are internationally competitive. The situation where they can't compete internationally and domestic competitions are too easy leads to complacency and stagnation.

"You're right. Although his results in youth competitions weren't amazing, he still has great potential. However, he hasn't made much progress in the past six years. It's another story of a wasted talent, another sigh!"

Yu Weiming let out a long sigh, looking regretful. Wang Qiao could tell that Yu Weiming firmly believed in the first argument of his inevitable victory, and immediately relaxed.