When you do everything to the extreme

Chapter 49:49. Wang Xiao can’t win the championship? What’s the point of you?

The hall fell silent.

Everyone who was chatting before turned their eyes over here, and most of them recognized Wang Xiao.

because……

Wang Xiao has recently become quite popular in the domestic and international track and field circles.

As the first men's full marathon professional champion in China, who also broke the Chinese record and was an amateur athlete, Wang Xiao himself is extremely controversial.

Domestic media naturally reported extensively on Wang Xiao's breakthrough in long-distance running, defeating several top full-marathon professional athletes ranked in the top ten internationally. This achievement is worth writing about.

However, many foreign media are different. They reported interviews with Simmons, Ed, Horus and others, all of whom publicly stated that they did not recognize Wang Xiao's achievements. Ed told the media more than once that it was Wang Xiao who stole his championship, sent people to knock him down, and hindered his running rhythm.

Simmons, Ed, and Horus are all ranked in the top ten in the international full marathon professional circle, so what they said was naturally reported and spread by many media outlets.

Wang Xiao's photos have appeared in many foreign sports media.

The athletes who came to participate in the Beijing Half Marathon professional competition had naturally paid attention to the news, so they all recognized Wang Xiao at once.

"Who is blocking the road? This is China, we should keep a low profile and avoid causing trouble."

"That's Ed's friend, the professional half marathon runner from South Africa, Wardie. He might want to stand up for Ed."

"This is China, and we can't teach that Chinese kid a lesson, so what's the point?"

"I heard that this Chinese kid is very powerful."

"We have to be careful this time so he doesn't steal the championship from us."

……

Many foreign athletes looked at Wang Xiao with obvious hostility, as they all believed what Ed and others said in the media.

Some domestic athletes watched with curiosity and schadenfreude, and had no intention of coming to help.

Everyone was unfamiliar with Wang Xiao, so naturally they wouldn't wade into the muddy waters. Instead, they hoped that this newcomer would suffer a loss. Furthermore, since this was a competition in Beijing, they knew these foreign athletes wouldn't dare to do anything excessive.

Sun Hong, the leader, also recognized Wodi who was blocking the road and said seriously in English: "Mr. Wodi, please get out of the way!"

Wardy pointed at Wang Xiao and said jokingly, "I just came to see what a thief looks like."

Sun Hong had often participated in international competitions before, so his English was already very proficient and he had a lot of experience communicating with international people. He said to Wardy seriously, "Mr. Wardy, please don't say anything without basis, otherwise we will sue you for defamation."

Wardy laughed and said, "What more evidence do you need? There was video footage of the incident, okay? That woman bumped into Ed, and that's why he stole the championship!"

Sun Hong wanted to speak more.

Wang Xiao stepped forward, looking directly at Wardy, and said calmly in fluent English, "Is this all you can do to comfort your own weakness by slandering others?"

Wardy's expression changed slightly, as if he had been hit in the heart. He stared at Wang Xiao fiercely and said, "Boy, don't talk nonsense! You are the weak ones. You have never won any championship in the marathon. You don't deserve the championship at all. You stole it."

Wang Xiao: "I don't want to talk to a moron."

Wang Xiao wanted to go directly to the hotel room to rest and didn't want to waste time here with the other party.

but……

Wardy still blocked the way, and the two black athletes beside him did not move.

Liu Yong and Ma Zhilin looked hesitant and just stood in front of Wang Xiao and Yang Xiaoyu.

Wardy stared at Wang Xiao and said viciously, "Boy, I don't think you'll even make it into the top ten tomorrow! There are too many people here who are better than you. In fact, I dare say that none of you Chinese athletes can make it into the top ten. The top ten list is completely taken by us."

Wang Xiao frowned slightly and asked in a deep voice, "What if I win the championship?"

Suddenly, there were sneers all around.

Many people couldn't help laughing when they heard Wang Xiao's words, and most of them had sarcastic expressions on their faces.

A hint of triumph flashed in Wardy's eyes, and he immediately said, "If you win, I will retire from sports, never participate in any competitions again, and publicly apologize to you in the media. But what if you don't win?"

A faint smile crossed Wang Xiao's lips as he whispered, "Is this your plan? Provoking me? Honestly, it's terrible. But I agree! If I don't win, I'll retire from sports and publicly apologize to you in the media."

Sun Hong, Sun Li and others were all anxious. They were about to speak up to stop Wang Xiao from agreeing to Wardy's bet, but Wang Xiao agreed directly. They could only watch the two of them make a bet in public about whether Wang Xiao could win the championship in tomorrow's game.

However, they themselves are not optimistic about Wang Xiao winning the championship.

Wang Xiao is at a disadvantage in terms of physical strength and competition experience.

Moreover, they also knew that although what Wardy said was unpleasant, it was the current fact.

The intensity of this Beijing Half Marathon race exceeded most people's imagination. There were more than a dozen internationally renowned half marathon runners and even full marathon runners.

Several top domestic half marathon runners also showed up, but they were far inferior to the top international runners. If we compare them to previous performances, Wardy's words were indeed correct. The results of several top Chinese half marathon runners wouldn't even rank in the top ten among the top international athletes participating in this race.

If everyone can perform normally in the game tomorrow.

In the final results of the competition, it is possible that no one from Huaxia Sports can make it into the top ten.

The top ten spots will be taken by foreign athletes.

but……

Several domestic athletes and Sun Hong, Sun Li and others have become accustomed to this.

Otherwise, there wouldn’t be so many international athletes coming to China specifically to participate in amateur full-marathon competitions to earn prize money and become professional bounty athletes.

Sun Hong hurriedly said to Wang Xiao: "Master Wang, you are too impulsive!"

A smug smile appeared on Wardy's dark face. Not wanting to give Wang Xiao a chance to regret, he shouted to the people around him, "Aribati, did you hear that? This Chinese kid said he's going to win. If he doesn't, he'll retire from sports and publicly apologize to me! However, I don't need his apology. I want him to publicly apologize to my good friend Ed. Because he stole my good friend Ed's full marathon championship and prize money."

Everyone around could hear it clearly.

There were even media reporters among them who recorded this scene truthfully. I think it will appear in the media pages of the sports circle soon.

Wang Xiao shook his head slightly at Sun Hong, then looked at Wardy and said, "Alright, everyone has heard our bet. You can go now. You've already wasted a lot of my time."

Wardy smiled proudly at Wang Xiao: "I hope you can still be so arrogant when you participate in the competition tomorrow."

After saying that, Wardy and a few others made way and sat down nearby.

Wang Xiao said seriously: "You shouldn't have messed with me. I just want to participate in the competition and win the championship!"

Then, Wang Xiao also went directly to the elevator.

He knew that the best response was to win the championship and defeat these people on the field.

Wardy, who was standing behind him, laughed out loud after hearing what Wang Xiao said. "Hey guys, did you hear that? He said he only came to participate in the competition to win the championship. Do you agree?"

The dozen or so foreign athletes around all laughed.

"Of course I disagree. There's no way he can win the championship. I said that."

"Wardy, you performed well. I will never let him win the championship."

"Let's stop him together tomorrow..."

……

Several people have begun to openly discuss strategies against Wang Xiao.

Because some athletes already know that they are unlikely to win the championship after seeing the lineup, so participating in this kind of interesting bet and being reported by the media can also increase their popularity and perhaps attract advertisers.

……

Get into the elevator.

Wang Xiao said to Sun Hong, "Publicize this matter. I hope as many media outlets as possible will be present at the competition tomorrow."

Sun Hong looked at Wang Xiao in surprise and asked worriedly, "Are you so confident? Master Wang, you're too impulsive. If you lose, you'll be ruined."

Sun Li and the others nearby also had worried expressions on their faces. They were almost tied to Wang Xiao now, and they would prosper and suffer together.

Wang Xiao's eyes flashed with confidence, and he said lightly: "I can only win!"

Then, Wang Xiao looked at Liu Yong and Ma Zhilin and asked in a deep voice, "Are you in charge of security? What were you doing just now?"

Liu Yong and Ma Zhilin were stunned for a moment. They didn't expect Wang Xiao to question them.

Liu Yong immediately replied: "That Wodi is not a threat to your safety!"

Wang Xiao continued to ask, "If they don't give way, will we have to fight them there forever? If we are surrounded by people when we go abroad in the future, will we have to wait forever? Will we have to see who will starve to death first? What do you need to do then? Can you pull them away without hurting them? Do you still need me to do this kind of thing?"

Liu Yong and Ma Zhilin fell silent and were speechless.

They really didn't dare to attack Wardy just now. Not only Wardy, they didn't dare to touch other foreign athletes as well, for fear that it would be on the news and there would be international pressure. Regardless of whether they were right or wrong, they would definitely be blamed.

Sun Hong hurriedly explained: "Master Wang..."

Wang Xiao waved his hand, stopping Sun Hong's explanation, and said, "If your so-called team is of no use at all, then I don't need it anymore. You can go back on your own. I can find the competition venue by myself, I don't need you to lead the way!"

Ding!
The elevator door opens.

Wang Xiao and Yang Xiaoyu walked out directly.

(End of this chapter)