Then Jin Yang also took out a champion sash, which read: Champion! He then placed it on Chu Yang, while Liang Huan handed her a bouquet of flowers, and Chi Yan put a necklace on her, fully embodying the ceremony for a champion.
In the end, they all took photos with her one by one.
Seeing the envious (?) and amused gazes of the people around, Chu Yang felt so embarrassed that she suddenly wanted to dig a tunnel and hide in it. But Jin Yang and the others were overjoyed, so Chu Yang let it go.
The group walked out of the swimming pool happily, chattering away, and suggested taking Chu Yang out for a meal since she had worked hard that day. They decided to head straight to the hotel near the school entrance.
While Chu Yang was just messing around, the next day Chi Yan's sports meet at the Computer Science Department was about to begin. As a key figure, his situation was different from Chu Yang's. First, he had to serve as the flag bearer for the Computer Science Department during the opening ceremony, meaning he couldn't leave throughout the entire ceremony.
Early in the morning, Chu Yang came over and stood in the audience stand. She watched each team march in, only raising her camera to take photos when Chi Yan appeared.
He was wearing a black suit today, with his hair styled with gel, holding his head high and walking with a noble gait while carrying the flag, making people instinctively follow his movements with their eyes.
The photographers from the school's publicity department were also right beside him, taking countless photos.
"Put this photo on the school's official website. It will definitely attract a new batch of students to enroll at our university next year," said someone from the publicity department.
"Take a few more shots and choose the most handsome one."
After the opening ceremony ended, it was already noon. Chu Yang had been waiting in the audience stand for Chi Yan to become available.
Before long, Chi Yan ran over. "Yang Yang, I'm free now. Let's go eat first."
"Okay."
"When does your event start?" Chu Yang asked during the meal.
"Swimming is tomorrow afternoon, and the 5,000-meter run is the day after that in the afternoon."
Chu Yang made a note of it. "Okay, I'll definitely cheer you on." Not only that, but she would also buy him a gift. Even if his results weren't ideal, it didn't matter. Oh, she could get him a sash too, so they could feel awkward together.
"Mmhmm."
The next afternoon, the competition began on time. It was fair to say that Wei Feng and his group, as well as Jin Yang and his group, were on the same wavelength. Perhaps they had even discussed it privately beforehand. In any case, Wei Feng and Zheng Qing also brought a banner that read: Chi Yan is always number one!
Chi Yan had even more friends and fans. In addition to the banner Wei Feng's group was holding, there was another one on the opposite side that said: Go Chi Yan!
There was also another banner that read: Chi Yan, the pride of our department, always striving for first place!
The cheerleading squad was also large, consisting entirely of members of the basketball team, with the tall male students waving pom-poms in unison.
Chu Yang: ... She had underestimated the situation.
Chi Yan's event was the 400-meter freestyle. He was wearing swimming trunks, his upper body bare, and he even waved at Chu Yang before the start. Chu Yang immediately gave him a cheering gesture in return.
The competition began soon after.
Cheers rang out from the audience stands, and Chu Yang kept her eyes fixed on Chi Yan, cheering loudly in her heart and clenching her fists tightly, as if trying to swim on his behalf.
The tall male students beside her were shouting excitedly, "Chi Ge, Chi Ge, faster, faster!"
"Chi Yan! Faster, faster!"
"Put more effort! More effort!"
Chu Yang almost couldn't hold back when she heard that last one. Why did it sound so much like giving birth???
Chi Yan and the swimmer next to him were neck and neck, with Chi Yan in the lead one moment, only for the other swimmer to overtake him moments later. Chi Yan would then regain the lead shortly after, keeping everyone on the edge of their seats.
Soon, there were only 50 meters left, and the cheers were like they would shatter the entire swimming pool.
"Beep beep," the two sounds indicating the end of the race rang out, and it seemed like Chi Yan and the male swimmer next to him had reached the finish line almost simultaneously.
Everyone turned their gaze toward the judges' table. After a brief discussion, the rankings finally appeared on the big screen: Men's 400-meter freestyle, 1st place: Chi Yan, 4:55.29, 2nd place: Jiang Jing, 4:55.33, 3rd place: Ding Chenghui...
"Wow!" A roar of cheers and applause erupted from the audience stands.
Chu Yang also clapped enthusiastically with a smile.
Chi Yan took off his goggles, shook hands with Jiang Jing beside him, then jumped onto the pool deck and gave Chu Yang a heart gesture with a smile.
Everyone in the audience stands looked over, with some even screaming.
"Ahhh! So handsome!"
"Oh my god, did you see Chi Yan's physique?"
"I already knew about his eight-pack abs."
"Damn, he's handsome and has a great body. I'm really jealous of his girlfriend." "Didn't he just blow a kiss to his girlfriend? Ahhhh, such a sweet romance, I'm dying."
"Not just the eight-pack abs, did you notice something else?"
"What do you mean?"
"Oh my god, you're right, we didn't notice that."
"Oh my god! It looks so big."
"I'm even more jealous of his girlfriend now. She must be in ecstasy."
"You're all so naughty, but we like it. Hehehe."
Chu Yang beside them: ... Your voices are really loud.
She actually hadn't noticed it herself, but was it really big? Well, she had held it in her hands before. What was she thinking? Chu Yang fanned herself, suddenly feeling a bit hot.
Then she heard more.
"Did you see? Chi Yan's girlfriend's face turned red. She must be thinking naughty thoughts too."
"Hehehe."
"I'm so jealous. I want a boyfriend with a big one too."
"You can look at the guy who came in second. I noticed he's not bad either."
"You bunch of naughty girls!"
Chu Yang paused, not daring to move anymore. Before long, Chi Yan came over after changing into his clothes. Wei Feng quickly made space for him and gave him a thumbs up. "Chi Ge, awesome!"
Because of what those girls had said earlier, Chu Yang didn't dare take out the gift she had prepared, lest it lead to more interpretations. Chi Yan's reputation at B University was truly massive.
As soon as Chi Yan came over, he leaned in close to Chu Yang, seeking praise. "Yang Yang, how was my performance?"
Chu Yang: "Super awesome."
Chi Yan giggled happily. Although he was tired, he pointed at his cheek. "Then give me a kiss, okay?"
Chu Yang glanced around. People would occasionally look their way, making her hesitate. "Ah? Here? How about when we get back?"
Chi Yan: "No, I want you to kiss me now."
Chu Yang hesitated for a moment before quickly pecking his cheek. Chi Yan's smile widened as he held her hand and caressed it, even kissing her hand. "When I was swimming earlier, I kept thinking that you were waiting for me up front, so I had to go faster and faster. You're my motivation." He gazed at Chu Yang with tender eyes.
Chu Yang felt a bit shy under his gaze and covered his face. "Don't look at me like that."
