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After Having Everything Taken Away, She Returns As A God-Chapter 601 - : For Five Thousand Years, the civilization of Great Xia has Spanned Without Interruption! (2)
Chapter 601: For Five Thousand Years, the civilization of Great Xia has Spanned Without Interruption! (2) πππππ΄πππ«ππππ.πππ
Translator: _Min
Si Fuqing flipped through the information sheet once more.
Together, there were nearly four hundred stars participating from different countries; indeed, the number was vast.
The fastest APM was a top star from the Muston Dukedom, with a record of 323.
βThe competition wonβt be easy,β Cheng Yiqiao said, taking it in stride. βWeβll do our best.β
Si Fuqing nodded. βI will definitely do my best.β
Sang Yanqing was silent for a moment.
Do your best? Your definitions seem to differ, donβt they?
After a brief rest, the group went out to dine and take a stroll.
As they passed a square, Cheng Yiqiao suddenly stopped in her tracks.
βOur athletes!β she exclaimed excitedly. βQingqing, look, thatβs the womenβs swimming team!β
This edition of the International Sports Games was also being held in the Muston Dukedom.
Beginning in November, athletes from various countries had gradually arrived by the end of October.
βXu Wangtong!β Cheng Yiqiaoβs excitement grew. βSheβs my idol! She made her debut at the International Sports Games at fourteen and has won four consecutive championships. By eighteen, she was already a grand slam winner!β
Hearing this name, Si Fuqing paused for a moment.
She looked over, her gaze lingering on the woman under the flag, slightly lost in thought.
Yuejian, with her keen perception, noticed Si Fuqingβs gaze. βDo you know her?β
βYes,β Si Fuqing responded, her tone light and without much detail. βWe met on a mission before. I didnβt expect she had retired.β
Meanwhile, the womenβs swimming team also spotted them.
A girl around fourteen or fifteen tugged at Xu Wangtongβs sleeve, whispered something, then excitedly ran toward Si Fuqing.
βSister Qingqing,β the girl said shyly, βIβm a fan. May I have your autograph?β
Cheng Yiqiao was surprised. βQingqing, youβve made it. Your fans are quite impressive. β
βOf course.β Si Fuqing bent down and patted her head. βWould you like a photo together?β
βYes, yes!β The girl nodded vigorously. βSister Qingiqng, wait till I get a medal!β
βAlright,β Si Fuqing smiled. βIβll be waiting. Then I can brag to others that Iβve taken a photo with a world champion.β
After obtaining the autograph and photo, the girl happily returned. Si Fuqing turned around. βHow did Xu Wangtong become a coach?β
βYou didnβt know?β Cheng Yiqiao sighed. βFour years ago, the International Sports Committee wrongly accused Xu Wangtong of doping and banned her for ten years. Only this year was the truth revealed.β
βEven though the ban was lifted, her golden years have passed, and she canβt compete for gold medals anymore. So, she chose to become a coach.β
Si Fuqingβs eyes flickered. βA wrongful accusation?β
βWhether it was wrongful or not, how could we possibly know?β Cheng Yiqiao whispered. βEvery circle has its conflicts of interest, and the competition in sports is even greater than among us stars.β
Si Fuqing fell silent.
Indeed.
Many athletes train from a young age, spending decades without the chance to stand on the international stage, only to remain as subsitutes.
βLetβs go,β Cheng Yiqiao shook her head. βItβs time for dinner.β
She always remembered Si Fuqingβs alcohol allergy, ensuring no alcoholic dishes appeared on the table.
The next morning.
The Oracle hosted its first celebrity match, inviting stars from various countries, drawing attention from both the gaming and entertainment circles.
Media from all countries arrived on-site for live broadcasts.
The opening ceremony was in the morning, with the competition officially starting in the afternoon.
At the backstage entrance, the stars had all gathered.
There were many different skin and hair colors, indeed a grand assembly.
Under the organizersβ arrangements, the stars began to enter.
βWhy is he right in front of us?β Cheng Yiqiao frowned. βQingqing, we must be cautious in our approach.β
The Great Xia Empireβs entry order was in the middle.
The team ahead was Andrewβs.
Andrew also noticed the Great Xia Empire following behind and a scornful sneer appeared on his face.
Si Fuqing glanced over indifferently. βNo need to be cautious. Let them come.β
βNext up, the team from the Great Xia Empire,β the host announced. βLetβs welcome them with the warmest applause!β The audienceβs applause thundered.
But then, Andrewβs team suddenly stopped.
The stage was split into two teams.
This had never happened before.
The host paused, about to intervene, but Andrew had already spoken. βI heard that the Great Xia Empire is inferior to the Western Continent in every aspect, especially in gaming. Why bother registering?β
His voice, amplified by the microphone, reached everyone
His voice, loud and amplified by the microphone, was audible to everyone, both on stage and off.
As the audience continued to enter, they were momentarily stunned by his words.
Si Fuqing slowly lifted her head.
βLet it go. Weβre all actors here, so today, letβs not talk about gaming. Letβs discuss our abilities as actors instead,β Andrew said, arms crossed and his tone dripping with scorn. βI wonder how many international award -winning actors or actresses your country has produced in recent years, or how many have been admitted to the Glenn awards?β
βIt seems there are none,β he said, smiling disdainfully. βThe Great Xia Empire really is declining. I donβt know how you have the confidence to stand here. Maybe you should go back and practice for another ten thousand years before you try to compete with us.β
Cheng Yiqiao had advised Si Fuqing to be cautious and to ignore such provocations.
But now, her anger flared, yet she had to restrain herself from confronting him physically.
It was clear to all with eyes that Andrew had been deliberately put forward.
They aimed to embarrass the Great Xia Empire before so many people, indifferent to sacrificing a competitorβs eligibility.
Silence fell over the audience.
MO Yanwen immediately looked towards Yu Xiheng, who paused before speaking. βSir.β
Yu Xihengβs eyes slightly closed, but his intent to confront was overwhelmingly clear.
At that moment, Si Fuqing made her move.
She stepped forward, unhurried.
This action changed the expressions of Cheng Yiqiao and the others.
Cheng Yiqiaoβs palms sweated as she reached out to grab Si Fuqingβs arm. βQingqingβ¦β
They were not in the Great Xia Empire, and though it was just a celebrity exhibition match, it was an international event!
Everyone, in front of the large screens on and off the stage, was watching.
Even a diplomat could face endless troubles for a single misplaced word.
The opponent was aggressive. Not responding would seem cowardly.
But to respond might be seen as making a mountain out of a molehill.
It seemed there was no right choice.
They were momentarily at a loss for words, unable to find a perfect retort. Meng Xue stood by, her head lowered, her gaze filled with undisguised mockery and schadenfreude.
Si Fuqing had already stepped forward.
If she didnβt make a statement now, her career in the entertainment industry would be over.
Not just the entertainment industry, she wouldnβt be able to continue in the Great Xia Empire at all.
The event was indeed being broadcast live.
The domestic audience was very interested in this celebrity exhibition match. [Damn, let me at that guy! Who is he to look down on us?]
[This generation of stars really isnβt up to snuff, rendered speechless by a challenge. Itβs embarrassing.]
[??? Try answering yourself. You donβt even have what it takes to stand up there.]
[I want to see what Si Fuqing can say. Smart people know that keeping quiet and letting the organizers handle it is the right approach.]
Andrewβs expression remained contemptuous.
He was quite handsome, but in his eyes, most stars from the Great Xia Empire were merely pretty faces.
Good to look at, but lacking in substance.
βWhy?β Si Fuqing began calmly, βBecause we discovered fire by drilling wood, while you awaited heavenly gifts.β
βBecause when floods came, you hid in your boats, whereas we did not hesitate to control the flood to save the world, when we could have hid in our home mere steps away (1).β
βBecause you worship the sun as a deity, we dared to shoot arrows at it (2).β
βBecause for five thousand years, the civilization of Great Xia has spanned without interruption!β
She smiled. βIf you have the audacity to stand here, why shouldnβt we be confident?β
Refers to the story of Yu the Great Subdues the Flood
Refers to the story of Hou Yiβs shooting down of the 9 suns