If the Undead creature detected his presence once again, there might be no chance of return. Su Jing himself continued to bide his time.
Days passed swiftly, and the Tokyo Olympics commenced.
Many of Su Jing’s relatives and friends expressed a desire to attend the event in person, but their work commitments made it challenging to spare that much time.
Some wished to make the effort to support Su Jing at the venue, but he politely declined, advising them to watch the live stream on television instead. There was no need to go through so much trouble.
Su Jing’s parents and younger sister were on summer vacation, and Longteng International Clothing Store was running smoothly. Shi Qing could afford to take some time off, so a few of them decided to go together.
Following the spectacular opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics, the competitions began. The first event was the men’s team archery, where the Chinese team showcased their skills and emerged as champions, securing an auspicious start.
The traditional and ancient-looking bows and arrows utilized by the Chinese team garnered significant attention. Little did people know that those two bows were the Elf bows from the “Lord of the Rings” Universe, bestowed upon the archery team by Su Jing as a gift.
The subsequent events included men’s gymnastics qualifications, women’s basketball preliminaries, and men’s basketball preliminaries. Basketball happened to be one of Su Jing’s events, indicating that he would soon step onto the court.
Historically, the Chinese men’s basketball team had been relatively weak in the Olympics. However, Su Jing’s inclusion had raised some expectations. Nevertheless, not many people believed that Su Jing alone could turn the tide.
Firstly, it remained uncertain whether Su Jing possessed basketball skills. Physical prowess did not guarantee proficiency in the sport, as basketball had its rules, and reckless bumping or hitting others wouldn’t suffice.
Secondly, even if a person was exceptionally strong, it didn’t necessarily guarantee the ability to carry an entire team. Basketball games relied heavily on teamwork.
The anticipation surrounding Su Jing’s participation was primarily fueled by his fame and the curiosity surrounding a non-athlete competing in multiple events. People were eager to witness what Su Jing would bring to the table.
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The Chinese and Australian teams were preparing for their basketball game at the Tokyo Olympics.
In the spectator stands, alongside the Japanese audience, there were spectators from various countries, including a significant number of Chinese supporters. The atmosphere was vibrant and lively.
“I wonder if Brother Jing can really play basketball.”
“I’m not sure. I haven’t come across any information about that.”
“I did some research, and it seems that Brother Jing played basketball during high school, but his skills were average at best. He didn’t make it onto the school team and only played as a substitute in class basketball games. It appears that he played even less after entering college.”
“Well, then how did Brother Jing manage to join the Chinese basketball team?”
“He probably relied on his exceptional physical fitness to secure a spot. While basketball isn’t solely about physical strength, having a strong physique certainly helps with areas like rebounding, defense, and fast breaks. While others may exhaust themselves in just half of the game, Brother Jing can likely play the entire match.”
Listening to the discussions, Su Zhenyue and Ye Qin couldn’t help but feel nervous and Ye Qin also voiced her concern, “A’Jing, why did you join the basketball team when you rarely play basketball? If you don’t perform well, won’t it invite criticism?”
“He’s just fooling around. If he faces criticism, he deserves it,” Su Zhenhong interjected, though deep down, he too harbored some worries.
Whether in China or abroad, there were numerous online critics. Su Jing’s previous successes had left their many attempts to attack him in vain. However, if he faltered this time, there would undoubtedly be backlash and it would be huge, with people coming forward to criticize him and claim that he was embarrassing China.
“Don’t worry, Mom and Dad. Brother is amazing. If he decided to participate then he must have confidence,” Su Ya said innocently, expressing unwavering belief in Su Jing. She then turned to Shi Qing and asked, “Right, Sister-in-Law?”
“Yes, judging by how calm he is, he must have confidence,” Shi Qing smiled as she spoke. She had grown accustomed to being called Sister-in-Law by Su Ya.
“What confidence? He’s just naive. Look at how tall and strong the others are. What if he gets knocked down and injured?” Ye Qin voiced her concerns.
Over the past two years, Su Jing had experienced a significant growth spurt, reaching a height of 1.83 meters, which was considered tall among the general Chinese population.
However, on the Olympic basketball court, he would appear rather small compared to players who were nearly two meters tall or even taller.
“You can’t just bump into others, can you?” Su Zhenyue furrowed her brow.
Seeing their worried expressions, Su Ya and Shi Qing couldn’t help but find it amusing. Truth be told, they were also unsure of how Su Jing would perform in basketball.
However, they were never concerned about him getting injured or anything of the sort because they had witnessed Su Jing effortlessly defeat dozens of experts and witnessed him splitting boulders with his bare hands.
Could these basketball players truly harm him? It seemed that all parents, regardless of how long their children had been out in the world, always worried. No matter how strong their son or daughter was, they would still worry that they might catch a cold.
In the stadium, there were spectators from various countries, including the Australian players who recognized Su Jing. Although Su Jing was new to the basketball scene, he was quite famous for his other accomplishments.
After all, he was the one who founded the Galactic Corporation Group, cured Hawking, soared through the sky on a Golden Eagle, and broke numerous records in Extreme Sports.
“That’s Su Jing from China, the one who created the Galactic Corporation Group, cured Hawking and flies on a Golden Eagle. He’s also the one who set records in various Extreme Sports.” One of the players repeated the same thing that was going through the previous player’s mind.
“But he isn’t a basketball player, is he? How did he end up participating in a basketball game? Extreme Sports and Regular Basketball are completely different, right?”
“Who knows? Maybe China doesn’t have enough talent?”
“Well, the Chinese Basketball Team has always been weak. It doesn’t really matter who plays.”
The atmosphere in the stadium brimmed with anticipation and curiosity as the game between China and Australia approached.
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