Chapter 278 If I had known earlier, I should have listened to you
At noon on the 17th, Pudong International Airport.
Xu Chen struggled for an hour or two and finally completed the messy procedures and procedures for customs clearance and security check.
The procedures for outbound flights these days are really complicated and serious...
After walking a long distance, we arrived at the designated boarding gate.
There was still plenty of time, so I found an empty seat and checked my phone while waiting for my flight.
Nie Fei contacted Xu Chen this morning and confirmed the location of tomorrow's game, meeting time and arrangements, etc.
Sister Fei took the Shinkansen from Tokyo to Osaka today and will go directly to the venue to meet Xu Chen early tomorrow morning.
Nie Fei also sent some photos, which are some TV shots, newspaper pages, etc. she took in Japan in the past two days, all about tomorrow's game.
Just like the online links sent by Wu Feifei yesterday, tomorrow's game is also very much discussed in Japan.
In an eight-person final in East Asia, Japanese players won seven seats, which is indeed worthy of their pride and discussion.
At the same time, Xu Chen also shared some hot discussions on the domestic Internet with Nie Fei.
Nie Fei seemed to be aware of the popularity in China, and replied in the message:
[It seems that there is no need to wait for the Asian Games. After this competition, Xie Bingran’s popularity and reputation will rise...]
Xu Chen had to admit that the current popularity situation was indeed beyond his expectation.
The main reason is that it happens to coincide with September 18th, and we are faced with the extreme situation of "one China versus seven days". It is destined to be hotly discussed and paid attention to by the entire network.
Nie Fei also mentioned additionally:
[Our Mr. Chen also sent me a message today, saying that if I had known better, I should have listened to Teacher Xu Chen...
After listening to the report that day, you should rush to sign Xie Bingran.
After tomorrow's game is over and Xie Bingran's reputation and popularity have increased, the price will no longer be easy to negotiate. 】
Xu Chen smiled and thought about it, it was indeed the case.
When making the proposal that day, Xu Chen said that Xie Bingran should be signed as soon as possible.
But at that time, Chen Jinru was not particularly confident in Xie Bingran's track strength.
Only then did I decide to look at the results of the Osaka competition first and then push for the signing...
After the current popularity, Xie Bingran's commercial value can be regarded as a "hot sports star".
Moreover, with the popularity of the topic exploding, the commercial value of some domestic Olympic champions may not be as good as that of Brother Bing tomorrow.
Of course, the premise of everything is that Xie Bingran can run a good result with "strong persuasion" in tomorrow's competition.
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Sister Fang Jun also sent Xu Chen some photos.
Xu Chen opened it and looked at it, unable to help but look speechless.
Chenfeng Technology Park was actually filled with banners cheering Xie Bingran.
You don't need to think about it to know that this is the handiwork of your father, Xu Zhiquan.
It seems that the enthusiasm for Xie Bingran's competition tomorrow has already spread to his hometown of Tiancheng.
Fang Jun’s news also mentioned:
[Your dad has arranged a factory-wide event tomorrow. Let’s watch Brother Bing’s game together in the auditorium...
Sister Yue is almost worried to death. This is a temporary big event, and it is not easy to organize. 】
Xu Chen: "..."
He thought for a while and replied in the message:
[Tell Sister Yue, don’t be too stressed, and don’t be too meticulous about everything.
My dad is actually a broad-brush person who doesn’t pay that much attention to details.
Get people together and work together after the game, no need to worry about other things. 】
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Director Feng Siriang of the Municipal Propaganda Department also contacted Xu Chen:
[Secretary Xia Gang takes the lead and the city’s media needs to urgently launch a round of publicity.
Currently, corresponding plans, manuscripts, etc. are being published...
When it comes out today, Teacher Xiao Xu will have to help check and provide advice! 】
Xu Chen: [No problem, Director Feng! But I was waiting on the plane and the message was not responded to in time.
You can leave me a message first and I will reply after landing! 】
Feng Siriang: [Thank you, Teacher Xiao Xu! 】
Director Feng’s needs must be met as much as possible.
Later, when "Morning Wind Ice Power" was launched for promotion, as long as Director Feng Siriang said a word, at least all the media in the city would still be able to cooperate.
At least there is no need to worry about local promotion in Tiancheng.
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On the plane, Xu Chen fell asleep in a daze and was woken up by the noise around him.
I opened my eyes and looked around, and found that the people in the cabin were looking out of the window.
"Look! Mount Fuji!"
"We are so lucky. The weather is good today and we can see so clearly!"
Xu Chen opened the visor, looked down, and saw the highest peak in Japan and one of the most famous active volcanoes in the world.
The snow-capped mountaintop and the circular pit are connected to the hot lava deep in the earth...
In his previous life, Xu Chen had been to the "Oshino Hakkai" and was standing by the clear spring formed by the melted snow water of Mount Fuji, overlooking the top of the mountain from a distance.
It's like a lifetime ago.
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In the afternoon, Osaka Kansai Airport.
Xu Chen shook his backpack and decided to have a meal at the airport.
Kansai Airport is not big but it is easy to get around. There is a "food court" on the second floor.
Tonkatsu, sushi, udon, beef bowl...
Everything you need.
Even the McDonald's here is very famous and is said to contain delicious surprises that cannot be found elsewhere.
But Xu Chen was still not interested in McDonald's, so he found a store selling okonomiyaki, fried pork cutlets, octopus balls and other snacks.
After sitting down, a Japanese girl in uniform came over and asked about food in Japanese.
Japanese people generally don't speak English well, but fortunately the menu pictures and prices are clearly marked. Xu Chen just "pointed" with his hands a few times, and the order was placed successfully.
While waiting for food, I vaguely felt a gaze behind me...
Xu Chen turned his head and looked at it, looking confused and speechless, but then he put on a cute smile:
"You're here too...why didn't you tell me?"
Wu Feifei was sitting at a table inside, smiled awkwardly, and walked over with a tray.
"It's not because you don't want to see me that I don't dare to tell you."
"..."
Wu Feifei smiled:
"I'm kidding you! I'm afraid of disturbing you and Brother Bing.
I’m just here to cheer Brother Bing on and spend two days in Kansai...”
Xu Chen looked around: "A person?"
Wu Feifei: "I'm alone. Japan is fine. It's actually very safe."
Xu Chen: "..."
The waiter came over with a dinner plate. It was the fried pork cutlet and udon noodles that Xu Chen ordered, plus an order of octopus balls.
I ate some nuts just on the plane, and I was really hungry now.
The fried pork chop is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, which is also very satisfying...
Xu Chen took a few bites and said:
"Brother Bing and I are both flying back the day after tomorrow. Are you sure you are OK here?"
Wu Feifei: "Don't worry! I have a classmate who is studying in Tokyo. I will go visit her the day after tomorrow."
Xu Chen smiled: "That's good!" Wu Feifei took out her phone and suddenly said with excitement:
"I have read a lot of Japanese reports in the past two days and done a lot of research!"
Xu Chen: "Oh?"
Wu Feifei showed a serious face:
"Among Brother Bing's seven opponents in the final, there are two who may pose a threat to her."
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Wu Feifei was flipping through the information on her phone while also analyzing it for Xu Chen.
It turns out that Japan’s current generation of women’s short track events has indeed produced many outstanding seeds.
In tomorrow's final, there will be two girls who are both 20 years old, and both have PBs (personal bests) of over 12 seconds...
One is Kaoru Akabane, with a personal best time of 12.89 seconds.
The other one is called Colorful Sanji, with a personal best time of 12.94 seconds...
Check out the 16-9 book bar and see the correct version!
Wu Feifei continued:
"Although these two are only twenty years old, they are already among the top performers in Japan.
And according to Japanese media, their current rankings are also at the top level in Asia...
Brother Bing ran 12.62 seconds at the National Games, and his best result was better than both of them.
But I read some professional analysis from the Japanese media and some professional comments from China, and they all said that there is still a lot of suspense in the finals.
12 seconds 62, 12 seconds 89, and 12 seconds 94 are already in the same competitive level.
And this difference is actually very small. Some accidental factors such as starting, wind speed, and mentality may reverse the results...
So now the Japanese media and Japanese people are still very optimistic about their two players! ”
She paused, showing a hint of worry:
"Brother Bing is mainly playing away from home. The audience in the audience tomorrow will be full of people cheering for the other seven players.
I wonder if Brother Bing’s mentality will be affected in some way...
I have read a lot of professional analysis, and at the top level, the difference in pure competitive ability is actually very small. The competition is about mentality! ”
Xu Chen chewed the fried pork chop and just smiled indifferently.
Wu Feifei: "You seem to never worry about Brother Bing's competition!"
Xu Chen was eating something in his mouth and said "whimperingly":
"As long as Brother Bing doesn't hold him back and run away, there will be no problem."
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After eating, the two of them went to take a taxi together.
They all live near the "Nagai Stadium" where tomorrow's game will be played, but they are still two different hotels.
Wu Feifei got in the car and told the driver the locations of the two hotels in slightly less fluent Japanese.
The driver's uncle had gray hair and looked to be in his sixties or seventies.
Driving a black Crown Comfort, it was so clean it could be used as a mirror.
This classic old Toyota model is the same model found in many taxis on Hong Kong Island...
Osaka is the second largest city in Japan and has excellent transportation links.
The taxi was speeding on the highway, and the buildings on both sides looked very Japanese, whizzing backwards.
During the chat, Xu Chen learned that Wu Feifei had been to Japan with her father when she was a child, but she had no specific memories.
Therefore, this trip to Osaka still has the novelty of "coming here for the first time".
Xu Chen couldn't help but said:
"You are so courageous. You dare to travel far away like this by yourself!"
Wu Feifei didn't say anything, just smiled openly.
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Let's send Wu Feifei to the hotel first, which happens to be next to the Changju Stadium. It will be very convenient for her to walk there tomorrow.
After turning around, he crossed two roads and arrived at the "Asaka Hotel" where Xu Chen was staying.
The driver didn't speak English, but he pointed at the meter very skillfully.
While Xu Chen was paying, he calculated in his mind that it was almost more than five hundred soft girl coins...
This is still 2006.
Taking a taxi in Japan is really expensive!
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The room is not spacious, but refined and tidy.
Xu Chen rummaged through the small refrigerator and took out a bottle of iced brown rice tea.
Then he sat lazily on the fabric single sofa and turned on the TV with the remote control.
I randomly changed to a few local TV stations, and sure enough I saw reports about tomorrow's game.
I also met several players such as Kaoru Akabane and Sankichi Tada that Wu Feifei mentioned just now.
Xu Chen couldn't understand Japanese, but looking at the posture in the news reports, he seemed to be promoting the seven finalists as "Neon Heroes".
Especially Kaoru Akabane and Sankichi Tada, the pictures and shots are also very cool.
Xu Chen waited for a long time and finally introduced the seven opponents tomorrow, the only "foreign" player to reach the finals.
As expected, it was very brief, not even a special scene.
Only simple information is listed in text on the screen.
Mainly Xie Bingran’s personal qualifying data in the group stage and semi-finals...
Judging from the data of the group stage and semi-finals, it is indeed not too "dazzling".
Xu Chen took a sip of the cool brown rice tea, but couldn't help but smile.
Brother Bing is obviously running away again.
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After being tired from the journey, Xu Chen went to take a hot shower first.
When I lay down comfortably, the sky outside had completely darkened.
But the lights were bright, and shadows filled the large glass windows.
Some messages popped up on Xu Chen's phone. He opened it and took a look. It was the class's QQ group.
In the group, they are also discussing the "East Asian Youth Games" in Osaka tomorrow.
Obviously, tomorrow's game has also spread on the campus of Tonghai University.
Perhaps it was related to Senior Bai Miao, so the topic became more permeable.
What's more, this game is already causing heated discussions across the Internet.
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In the class group, Qian Xin, the "little prince of Jiangsu and Zhejiang", has really become Brother Bing's "little fanboy".
He forwarded each of Xie Bingran’s previous news reports to the group and seriously suggested:
"Let's find a place tomorrow and watch this classmate Xie Bingran's game together!"
Huang Hao quickly responded in the group:
"Would you like to go to the Xiaohuang Building amphitheatre? It's empty in the morning, and there's a big TV and projection..."
Then several other boys started talking to me.
Obviously, it is estimated that during the day today, several boys had already had several rounds of heated discussions with the "ruthless young lady" about tomorrow's game.
Even deputy squad leader Huo Dashan took the initiative and said:
"I'm going to tell the college teacher that the lecture theater can be borrowed!"
In the group, there are still some girls who are not clear about the situation. The message asked:
"What kind of game is this?"
"Who is Xie Bingran...? Why haven't you heard of it?"
"Women's 100-meter hurdles? Why is there no senior Bai Miao?!"
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Qian Xin and Huang Hao immediately acted as "science experts" and exaggerated the causes and consequences of tomorrow's game.
And after hearing information such as "One to Seven" and "Nine to Eight", even a group of girls who didn't care about current affairs and sports were instantly interested.
And when they saw Xie Bingran's cool and sassy appearance through Qian Xin's link to the group, they were all shocked and said:
"This ruthless young lady... is so cool!"
(End of chapter)