Rebirth: My dad is too obedient

Chapter 501 Facing a Group of Thick Black Men
office.

Several boys set up a large screen in the rest area, which was already tuned to CCTV's sports channel.

The "International Athletics Grand Prix" is being broadcast right now, and the current event is a preliminary round of the long jump competition.

Because there are no domestic athletes participating, and the long jump itself is not very competitive or entertaining, it doesn't actually attract much attention.

It's likely that this long jump competition wouldn't have been broadcast on CCTV if it weren't for the women's 100m hurdles competition later on.

But ultimately, it's a competition where you can distinguish between "high" and "low" levels, so it's still quite entertaining to watch...

The boys had put together a long table, which was already covered with pizza, fried chicken, cola, and the like—a perfect afternoon tea treat for Thursday.

After the New Year, we hired several new subordinates, and with the addition of interns, things naturally became much busier.

Wu Feifei had arrived, eating a Margherita pizza she had specifically requested, and chatting happily with Nie Fei.

Xu Chen and Su Rong arrived "late" and were surrounded by everyone as they sat down at the table.

"The match is still a while away, let's eat something first!" Nie Fei said with a smile.

Su Rong had already sat down with Wu Feifei and was happily eating chicken wings.

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During a break from watching the game, Xu Chen glanced back and saw that Gu Xinxin and Sun Aimi were still busy at their workstations.

He walked over and took a look. Gu Xinxin was working on a project coordination spreadsheet, while Sun Aimi was still busy with some post-project work for the "Cadillac" project.

"Let's eat first, there's no need to rush," Xu Chen said with a smile.

Sun Amy: "Okay, boss, coming right away!"

Gu Xinxin then remembered something else:

"Boss, quite a few customers have come to us this month."

Baidu's ads have been very effective since they went live; some internet products have proactively inquired about them.

In addition, we joined the 'China 4A' program, and some clients have also contacted us through the association.

Amy and I did another round of screening, and we found a few clients and projects that we think are pretty good. I've sent them to your email address.

Xu Chen nodded:

"We won't be taking on any new projects for now; you guys are too busy. Let's hire two new designers for Amy first."

The two people we interviewed before weren't very good enough, so let's have Sister Tang Mo look around in the industry again.

I'll take a look later when I have more manpower. If it's a reliable project and I have the capacity, then we'll consider taking it on.

As I mentioned before, we're a small team, so let's focus on high-quality projects and not overwork ourselves.

"Okay, boss!"

Xu Chen did have a lot of pressure to make money before, mainly because he needed to support the initial cash investment in "Ranbing Sports".

With "Ranbing 001" now selling steadily, the revenue and cash flow of "Ranbing" have gradually stabilized.

In addition, "General Manager Xu" now holds half of the shares in "Lifeng Shoes", so some of the production accounts receivable there are relatively easy to control, and the payment terms can be delayed.

Even the profits and dividends from that side can support the continued investment in "Ranbing Sports".

Unlike other sports brands that need a lot of money to support their nationwide offline stores, "Ranbing Sports" does not currently have a large budget for marketing and promotion, so its demand for cash has become relatively stable.

So, naturally, "Little Xu" also wanted to take it easy and not be in such a hurry to take on new advertising projects.

In the future, I'll choose projects based on my interests, mainly focusing on commercial projects related to Xie Bingran, which will be quite enjoyable.

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The office noise suddenly quieted down as the television screen switched to the women's 100-meter hurdles preliminary round.

Before the athletes entered the stadium, the camera showed nine empty running tracks and rows of neatly arranged hurdles that had just been erected.

The camera pans smoothly across the field, appearing calm and aesthetically pleasing, yet it already conveys the tension and anxiety of the competition.

At this moment, the commentator on television was Tong Kexin, an anchor from CCTV's sports channel.

"Dear viewers, welcome to the 'IAAF Grand Prix Zurich' and the women's 100m hurdles preliminary rounds."

"Today's group qualifying match is also the last group qualifying match."

The overall schedule of the 'IAAF Grand Prix' differs slightly from other major competitions, generally combining invitations based on international rankings with registration...

With today's matches concluded, and based on the results of the previous three group stage matches, the nine remaining spots in the finals have been determined.

"It was already getting late in Switzerland, but it was still morning in Zurich, and the Rötzgrund Stadium was bathed in sunshine..."

The athletes haven't entered the stadium yet, but we can see from the footage that there are already a large number of spectators.

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"In today's competition, Xie Bingran and Bai Miao, two young athletes from China, will be making their first appearance on the international stage of a top-level track and field event."

In yesterday's group stage, Chen Lan, a renowned Chinese hurdler and Asian Games silver medalist, unfortunately failed to advance from the group stage.

The real responsibility of reaching the finals of international competitions now rests on the shoulders of these two young players.

"Xie Bingran is already very familiar to everyone. After winning the gold medal and breaking the record at the National Games, she won the gold medal in the women's 100-meter hurdles in Doha and broke the record again."

Xie Bingran is currently the absolute strongest player in the Asian women's 100-meter hurdles and is also regarded as the 'biggest surprise' in the domestic track and field field last year.

Whether Xie Bingran can represent China and the yellow race in the finals will be the biggest suspense of today's competition, and the heartfelt expectation of hundreds of millions of Chinese people.

"Xie Bingran not only has excellent track performance, but also has a large number of fans and supporters in China."

I know that there are many viewers in front of the TV who like and support Xie Bingran.

Today, let's cheer for Xie Bingran and Bai Miao together!

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After a panoramic view overlooking a sports field, the camera cuts to the "athletes' entrance".

The nine contestants began to enter the venue.

In the conference room, everyone quickly put down their chatter and snacks and stared intently at the screen.

At this point, no one knew which lane Xie Bingran would stand on...

Unlike the competitions Xu Chen had watched before, today's events didn't include a warm-up session for athletes. Instead, everyone entered directly from the entrance and went straight onto the competition track.

Perhaps they warmed up and rested in other areas before entering through the entrance.

The first person to walk out of the "entrance" and wave to the audience was none other than Bai Miao.

On the television, CCTV sports anchor Tong Kexin gave an introduction and broadcast:

"Okay, we see that the young athlete from China, Bai Miao, is standing on the first track today."

Bai Miao ran a personal best of 13.01 seconds at the National Athletics Championships, which just concluded last month, and also won a bronze medal.

Currently, in women's hurdles, we are already firmly in the top three domestically and the top ten in Asia..."

Bai Miao wore two buns, which made her look like the "Nezha" character from an animated film many years later.

She wore a light silver vest and shorts, and her expression as she walked onto the field was heroic and resolute.

On the chest of the vest, there was also a small, eye-catching red national flag.

Xu Chen did not go to the lecture hall in the small yellow building to watch the game.

But I imagine that the moment Senior Bai Miao appeared, she must have already drawn cheers and applause.

"The second contestant is Grace Tapa from Jamaica..."

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"The athlete in lane four is Lopez Schlip, a hurdling star from Canada in North America."

Lopez Schlip's current personal best is 12.40 seconds, and he's still on the rise, making him one of the favorites to win this competition!

When the contestant from Canada, North America, appeared on stage, he was immediately greeted with cheers and applause from the audience.

The people in the conference room couldn't help but gasp when they saw the black female contestant.

"Holy crap...that's insane!" "A Super Saiyan?! That muscle mass is terrifying!"

"If we were to fight, it could probably take on seven or eight guys without any problem!"

Xu Chen instantly remembered the gossip about athletes that Huang Hao had mentioned earlier.

This "muscle monster" Lopez Schlip is said to have a "genetic mutation".

Huang Hao had previously said she was the real-life "Hulk," and seeing her on TV now, Xu Chen felt that it was absolutely true.

Its unusually robust figure appeared on the screen, truly resembling a thick iron wall.

Su Rong, holding a French fry in her hand, timidly said:

"Ice Bro is going to run off with this kind of person..."

Wu Feifei stared at the screen for a moment:
"Although she is quite robust, she seems to be slightly shorter than Brother Bing."

The television screen also displayed some athletes' statistics.

Xu Chen glanced at him and realized that he was indeed shorter than Bing Ge's 175cm.

Lopez Schlip's personal best of 12.40 seconds is still better than Xie Bingran's current PB of 12.42 seconds.

Although it may seem like a tiny difference, for top athletes, that tiny difference can be an insurmountable talent gap in their entire lives...

"Standing on the fifth track right now is Damucelli from the United States, a world-renowned athlete in women's hurdles."

She won the women's 100-meter hurdles title at the 2004 IAAF Diamond League North American meet.

However, due to a positive drug test after the competition, his results were invalidated and he has been suspended ever since.

Today is also Damucelli's first match since his return...

Damucelli's current best time is 12.41 seconds, achieved at the 'US Indoor Track and Field Championships' in January 2004..."

In short track and field events like hurdles, lanes four and five, which are closest to the middle, are usually the most competitive "seed players".

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A group of athletes took to the track.

At this time, apart from Bai Miao, everyone else was Black.

Compared to their robust figures and dark skin, Senior Bai Miao appeared particularly fair and lovely.

"Alright! Now we see Xie Bingran, the creator of the latest Asian Games women's 100-meter hurdles record..."

The moment Bing Ge appeared on the TV screen, Su Rong and Wu Feifei both stood up unconsciously.

Suddenly realizing they were blocking the people behind them, the two girls pulled each other back to their seats, unable to hide their excitement.

"Bing-ge is so cool!" Su Rong couldn't help but whisper again.

Xu Chen stared at the screen for a moment, thinking, "You're still so beautiful. I really miss you..."

He still sports his signature short hair, and his sharp, cold eyes shine through as he steps onto the track.

Today I'm wearing an ice-blue sports vest, with the red national flag on my left chest standing out prominently.

To be fair, this ice-blue tracksuit actually matches the style of "Morning Breeze Ice Power," which is currently being heavily promoted offline.

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Nine tracks, nine contestants in place.

Bai Miao was in the first path, and Xie Bingran was in the eighth path.

The other seven tracks were all occupied by Black athletes.

This made the two fair-skinned Asian girls, Yidao and Badao, stand out.

Compared to the exceptionally strong muscles of other Black athletes, both Bai Miao and Xie Bingran appeared somewhat "delicate".

Among a group of "dark-skinned, muscular men," the two men stood out somewhat out of place.

These significant genetic and racial differences were visually displayed on television.

At the same time, the perception that had been built up by the media for so long was now marked with crystal clarity:
Being able to stand on the same track as these Black people is already a historic achievement...

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The starting gun fired.

The overhead camera pans across the athlete.

Hold your breath.

It only lasted for a short ten seconds.

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Which number?

"I can't see clearly!"

"Bing is ahead, but he's crossing the finish line around the same time as those two or three black guys..."

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In the conference room, everyone stood up unconsciously.

The two young girls, Wu Feifei and Su Rong, couldn't help but hug each other.

"Okay, the athletes are all looking up at the big screen, waiting for their final results..."

"First place, Lopez Schlipp, 12.43 seconds..."

"Second place, Xie Bingran, 12.44 seconds..."

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"Ah! Second place! Does that mean we've made it to the finals?!"

"They made it in?! They're second now!"

"That black guy who was on drugs has been left behind by Ice Bro, he's definitely going to advance!"

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"Dear viewers!"

Just now, all the group stage results have been recalculated...

Xie Bingran, a young player from China, has made it to the finals!

"This is a major breakthrough for my country's track and field events, particularly the women's 100-meter hurdles, and also a historic breakthrough for the entire Asian community and people of East Asian descent."

People of China, Asia, and the yellow race will stand on the world's top track and field, vying for a top-three medal!

"Let's congratulate Xie Bingran and Sun Mouping, head coach of the national track and field team!"
Congratulations to Chinese Athletics!

"At the Asian Games, the National Athletics Championships, and this World Athletics Grand Prix qualifying round, Xie Bingran has consistently run under 12.40 seconds three times in a row..."

Whether it's the World Championships or the Olympics, Xie Bingran almost consistently secures a spot in the finals!

"The day after tomorrow, the 28th, at 10:00 AM Zurich time, which is 5:00 PM Beijing time..."

Xie Bingran will represent China, Asia, and the yellow race, standing on the field for the first time in the 'International Athletics Grand Prix' final.

Let us look forward to and witness this historic moment!

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The meeting room was in an uproar.

Xu Chen covered her ears to block out the terrifying sonic screams from Wu Feifei and Su Rong beside her.

He glanced again at Bing Ge on the screen, who was calmly walking off the field, and couldn't help but think to himself:

"Only second place..."

"Did I skip your race and then hold back?"

(End of this chapter)