When you do everything to the extreme

Chapter 51 51. Media Interview! Is the Bet a Joke?

what…………

Ma Zhilin, who was standing at the door of Wang Xiao's room, yawned loudly.

Didn't sleep all night.

However, Ma Zhilin still cheered up, opened his eyes wide, and did his job well.

Liu Yong walked out of the elevator, handed a breakfast to Ma Zhilin, and ate while asking, "Is there any movement?"

Ma Zhilin took the breakfast and nodded: "Yeah, it seems like he's practicing boxing."

Liu Yong shook his head, somewhat puzzled. "The competition is coming up soon, and Master Wang isn't conserving his energy and instead wakes up early to start practicing."

Ma Zhilin: "My former instructor in the army was the same. He would practice boxing every morning, every day without fail! However, the boxing he practiced had no practical application. He still taught us grappling and fighting. He said that boxing was only for maintaining physical condition and was a kind of internal martial arts for health preservation."

Liu Yong: "Haha, where can you find any martial arts that can fight nowadays? I heard that Master Wang's actual combat ability is not weak, and he also practices fighting boxing routines."

Liu Yong was trained in Sanda and didn't think much of traditional martial arts, but he had heard about Wang Xiao's strength and knew that Wang Xiao was a good fighter and had practiced many boxing routines and techniques.

The door of the next room opened, and the two immediately stopped talking and started eating breakfast. When they saw Yang Xiaoyu coming out, they breathed a sigh of relief and greeted Yang Xiaoyu.

"Good morning!"

"Good morning……"

Yang Xiaoyu smiled and nodded at the two of them: "Good morning."

After saying that, Yang Xiaoyu pushed open Wang Xiao's door and walked in.

The two did not stop him. Yang Xiaoyu was the only one Wang Xiao agreed to allow free entry and exit of Wang Xiao's room. No one else was allowed to do so, including Coach Sun and Director Zhang Jun.

Yang Xiaoyu opened the door, and they both stretched their necks curiously to take a look inside, and found that Wang Xiao was indeed doing horse stance and practicing boxing in the living room.

After a while, the hotel room service delivered two breakfasts to Wang Xiao's room, and Yang Xiaoyu came out and took the breakfast in.

Wang Xiao was still doing horse stance and practicing Liuhequan.

Liuhequan is his family's main boxing style, which requires persistent practice.

Even if it is just for the effect of strengthening the qi and blood, the tiger-shaped fist combined with the tiger sound secret method is better.

but……

Liuhequan cannot be given up either, as the improvement of Liuhequan is comprehensive.

Yang Xiaoyu didn't say anything to disturb Wang Xiao. She placed breakfast on the table one by one, and then watched Wang Xiao practice boxing again, also wanting to observe and learn.

After all, Wang Xiao's Liuhequan has reached the great success realm, while her Yang Tai Chi is still at the small success realm, and there is still some distance to go before it reaches the great success realm.

Watching Wang Xiao finish the Liuhequan on both sides, Yang Xiaoyu's eyes were filled with thought.

woohoo hoo...

After exhaling a long breath, Wang Xiao clenched his fists and stood up. He looked at Yang Xiaoyu and smiled, "Do you have any insights?"

Yang Xiaoyu nodded gently: "One thing is that your boxing skills are improving very quickly. It seems that you feel different every day."

A hint of surprise flashed in Wang Xiao's eyes. He knew that was the reason why he could accumulate boxing skills and make progress every day. Every increase in experience value on the panel would be reflected in his boxing skills.

Yang Xiaoyu's understanding and vision are definitely not low, otherwise he would not be able to see the subtle progress in his boxing skills every day.

After practicing Liuhequan three times, Wang Xiao ended his morning exercise and had breakfast with Yang Xiaoyu.

And at the door.

Sun Hong and Sun Li had already gotten up and came to Wang Xiao's door, wanting to go in and talk to Wang Xiao about today's game, but were stopped by Liu Yong and Ma Zhilin.

"Coach Sun, please don't embarrass us. Wait here for a moment. Master Wang will be out soon."

Liu Yong spoke with a helpless tone and a hint of request.

Sun Hong frowned and said, "Liu Yong, it doesn't make sense for you to do this, does it?"

Ma Zhilin muttered in a low voice: "Master Wang said yesterday that no one except his girlfriend can go in and disturb him."

Sun Li asked: "What if the competition is delayed?"

Liu Yong: "Master Wang said that he knows what's going on and won't delay the competition."

Sun Hong tried to forcefully knock on the door, but Liu Yong, who was quick-eyed and quick-handed, grabbed Sun Hong's hand.

"Coach Sun, Master Wang has heard what we're doing here. He knows you're coming. We just need to wait and cooperate with our work."

Liu Yong let go of Sun Hong's hand and said with a hint of apology.

Sun Hong glared at Liu Yong fiercely. Not wanting to have a conflict with Liu Yong, he could only wait at Wang Xiao's door with Sun Li.

After Wang Xiao and Yang Xiaoyu finished their breakfast, they packed up a bit and went out to prepare to go to the competition venue.

The game is not far from starting time.

When Wang Xiao opened the door, he saw Sun Hong, Sun Li and others blocked at the door. They all looked unhappy. Liu Yong and Ma Zhilin awkwardly blocked the door.

Wang Xiao smiled at Liu Yong and Ma Zhilin and said, "Well done. Let's do this in the future."

Liu Yong and Ma Zhilin forced a smile on their faces and then made way.

Sun Hong hurriedly stepped forward and said to Wang Xiao, "Master Wang, the competition is about to start. Let's go. Director Zhang has been waiting for us at the competition venue for a long time. The other athletes have already gone to warm up and familiarize themselves with the venue. If we go there now, we won't have time to familiarize ourselves with the venue."

Sun Li whispered, "Most athletes come several days in advance to familiarize themselves with the competition venue, track, and environment. This allows them to run more naturally during the competition. We arrived yesterday and haven't even taken a look at the competition venue yet. Our preparations are a bit inadequate."

Wang Xiao shook his head and said, "I don't need these, let's go!"

Sun Hong looked at Wang Xiao. He was still wearing the same running sportswear as he had worn last time in the Shanghai Men's Professional Full Marathon. He had taken off the sandbags on his body, revealing his muscular physique.

It's indeed a body for long-distance running!
Sun Hong took a quick look and saw that Wang Xiao was about 1.82 meters tall, with very long legs, long arms, and a calf tendon that looked very long. He thought that Wang Xiao should have good explosive power when running short distances.

The longer the Achilles tendon, the longer the leg can exert force in a short period of time!
The world's top sprinters have much longer Achilles tendons and longer legs than ordinary people. Their calves are stronger and they can take a longer step.

In the sports world, talent is the most important factor, followed by hard work! "He has great talent. I'll give Master Wang a detailed physical if I get the chance."

Sun Hong was thinking about the detailed data of Wang Xiao's body.

Seeing Wang Xiao's confident face, Sun Hong hurried to keep up with Wang Xiao's pace and said quickly, "Master Wang, I have already contacted the media you asked me to contact yesterday. The bet between you and Wardy has been publicized. Some media would like to do an exclusive interview with you. Do you think it is possible?"

Wang Xiao's eyes flashed with thought, and then he nodded: "Okay, I'll be on the way to the game later."

Sun Hong suggested: "Why don't you wait until the game is over and the results are known before accepting the interview?"

Sun Hong still doesn't have much confidence in Wang Xiao, but Wang Xiao and Wardy are betting their careers. If he says anything in the interview now, he may make mistakes. If he doesn't win the championship in the end, Wang Xiao may never be able to participate in professional competitions again, and his sports career will end there.

Wang Xiao had made a bet in front of so many international athletes and media, so he had no way of denying it. Otherwise, he would not be able to gain a foothold in the world sports arena. The international media had already publicized the bet abroad. If Wang Xiao lost and wanted to deny it, he might be boycotted by the international sports field. Even if he wanted to participate in the competition, he would be rejected by the organizers of the foreign competition.

And if Wardie loses...

A hint of hesitation flashed in Sun Hong's eyes. He didn't know whether Wardie would fulfill the bet.

after all!

Although Wardie was born in South Africa, he was signed to the largest agency in North America. Shamelessness is the most basic quality of European and American capital and sports circles.

Wang Xiao thought about it for a moment, then said firmly, "No, I'll accept the interview now!"

Wang Xiao doesn't like to leave himself a way out.

If you leave a way out, you will lose the belief that you will win.

This is true for competitions, martial arts contests, and life.

Sun Hong stopped talking immediately. Wang Xiao didn't like them talking too much, and they didn't dare to go against Wang Xiao for the time being, so they just listened to Wang Xiao and did what he said.

Immediately, Sun Hong took out his phone to contact media reporters.

Many media reporters from the sports circles have contacts nearby, and some even stay in the same hotel.

When reporter Liang Bing received Sun Hong's call, she ran over in ecstasy, not daring to waste any time.

This is a chance to interview Wang Xiao...

Other media outlets have no access to interviews.

When Wang Xiao and his group arrived at the hotel entrance, they ran into Liang Bing, who was still a little out of breath.

"Hello... Coach Sun, hello, Wang Xiao, I'm Liang Bing, a reporter from the Sports Daily. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to interview you."

Liang Bing was also wearing sportswear. She was a little shorter than Yang Xiaoyu, lively and pretty. She shook hands with Sun Hong and Wang Xiao and spoke politely.

Wang Xiao and Liang Bing shook hands lightly, separated immediately, and then walked towards the nanny car.

Sun Hong hurriedly said, "Liang Bing, please be careful when you ask questions during the interview. Master Wang has a rather straightforward temper, so be mindful of his impact when you report."

Liang Bing glanced at Wang Xiao's back. It was the first time she encountered an athlete who was so indifferent in front of the media reporters.

There are many big-name athletes in the sports circle, but no matter how big the athletes are, they will be polite when facing media reporters.

Because they are all afraid of the media reporters' method of taking things out of context.

Hearing Sun Hong's words, Liang Bing smiled and nodded. "Okay, Coach Sun, I will be sensible. Mr. Wang Xiao is our first marathon champion in China, and he's also a record-breaking champion. We will definitely report on him as positively as possible."

Sun Hong breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this. Liang Bing was a reporter for the official media that their Shanghai Athletics Association often cooperated with, so he trusted her. Otherwise, it would have been impossible for them to choose Liang Bing from so many media reporters to interview Wang Xiao.

A group of people got into the car.

Liang Bing sat opposite Wang Xiao and Yang Xiaoyu.

Liang Bing knew the relationship between them after taking a look at Yang Xiaoyu's movements next to Wang Xiao. It was very common for athletes to bring their families to participate in competitions.

Liang Bing immediately took out her phone and turned on the recording, then said to Wang Xiao, "Wang Xiao, shall we begin?"

Wang Xiao nodded: "Okay!"

Liang Bing immediately clicked the record button and her voice immediately changed to a broadcasting tone. "Hello, Mr. Wang Xiao. I'm Liang Bing, a reporter from the Sports Daily. We heard about the bet you made with the South African athlete Woddy yesterday. Was it because Woddy was too aggressive that you had to agree?"

Wang Xiao thought about it and realized that it was true.

He was too lazy to make any bets. When the staff member of the Beijing Athletics Association wanted to make a bet with him, he just left without paying any attention.

The same goes for other athletes competing together.

He just came to participate in the competition to win the championship, earn experience points to improve his skills, and take away a bonus.

As for the other contestants, he was too lazy to get to know them, let alone waste time betting on them.

In his view, the other competitors were no different from passersby A, B, and C, and could be ignored. Their only purpose was to make the competition possible.

If Wardy hadn't kept publicly saying that he had stolen Ed's championship and prize money, he wouldn't have wanted to pay attention to it.

after all……

He is just too lazy to pay attention, not that he has no temper!

"Yes!"

Wang Xiao nodded and said.

Liang Bing kept smiling. "So, was this bet just a joke between you and Wardy? After all, every athlete's career is precious, and you and Wardy are both world-class long-distance runners. If either of you were to retire from sports, it would be a loss for the world of sports!"

Sun Hong nodded and winked at Wang Xiao frantically in the co-pilot seat behind Liang Bing, asking Wang Xiao to admit that it was a joke. Then, even if Wang Xiao did not win the championship and lost the bet, he could not fulfill the bet and say to others that it was a joke.

Liang Bing also winked at Wang Xiao obviously, hinting to Wang Xiao that it was a joke.

Obviously, there are other people behind Liang Bing who want to protect Wang Xiao and eliminate the impact of the bet between Wang Xiao and Wodi.

but……

Wang Xiao said firmly: "This is not a joke!"

(End of this chapter)