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Chapter 319 - 218: Abandonment and Choice, National Track and Field Team (Fifth update, please subscribe)_2

Chapter 319: Chapter 218: Abandonment and Choice, National Track and Field Team (Fifth update, please subscribe)_2

For Yang Chen, this is certainly a great opportunity, and as the Principal, Ding Yue has no reason to deny it.

Besides, the most important thing is what Yang Chen himself thinks, which Ding Yue can’t dictate.

"This is a excellent achievement. By joining the National Track and Field Team and receiving more professional training, I believe student Yang Chen will achieve extraordinary accomplishments in athletics and sprinting in the future."

Ding Yue stated, "However, student Yang Chen is currently representing our Mist City Arts and Science University in the semi-finals of the basketball competition at the National University Sports Games. After the competition, I will inform him of this good news. Thank you, Coach Kang, for choosing student Yang Chen."

"Alright, Principal Ding, we will wait for student Yang’s response."

After a few words, they ended the call.

Yang Chen was targeted by the National Track and Field Team based on his 9.98 second record. This is an unrivalled achievement at the National University Sports Games, so it was within Ding Yue’s expectations to be considered by the National Track and Field Team.

To have a student from Mist City Arts and Science University join the National Sports Team, this is also great news for our institution.

Would this possibly count as "University Honor"?

Ding Yue asked the system.

However, the system’s response was that it didn’t count. "University Honor" requires winning some award or coming first in a large-scale competition. Joining the National Sports Team would be considered a personal honor for the student, not a university honor.

The second half of the basketball semi-finals was extremely fierce.

Jiangcheng University almost caught up to the score, but in the end, thanks to Yang Chen’s outstanding performance, they maintained a significant lead.

Finally.

The semi-finals ended.

Mist City Arts and Science University defeated Jiangcheng University with a score of 117 to 106 in a remarkable victory, qualifying them for the finals, where they will compete against Guangcheng University for the championship tomorrow.

"The basketball team from Mist City Arts and Science University is so amazing!"

"Indeed, they’ve got some real skill."

"The match against Guangcheng University’s team tomorrow, it’s impossible to predict whether they will win or lose."

"In my opinion, overall Guangcheng University’s team has superior comprehensive strength, and they have a strong player, Guo Kun. He’s no less formidable than Yang Chen."

"True, Mist City Arts and Science University has only Yang Chen, who is exceptionally strong, while the abilities of the other four players are just passable."

"Enough, stop making blind guesses. We’ll find out who wins and loses tomorrow."

The audience, who loves watching basketball match, was very much looking forward to tomorrow’s final.

After the semi-final, there remained only one event for Mist City Arts and Science University — tomorrow’s basketball final.

If they play well and win the championship, it would be a perfect ending to Mist City Arts and Science University’s participation in the National University Sports Games.

If they don’t play well and take second place, it would be a regretful ending.

As for the few days following, there are no events involving athletes from Mist City Arts and Science University. Those days are primarily for the finals of other major outdoor sports events.

After returning to the hotel.

Ding Yue asked his secretary Wen Ruohan to call Yang Chen to his hotel room.

Knock, knock, knock!

"Come in, the door is open."

Sitting on the sofa, Ding Yue was browsing Bilibili, watching some interesting parody videos, when Wen Ruohan brought Yang Chen over.

"Have you had dinner?"

After seeing Yang Chen, Ding Yue asked with concern.

"Yes, I just had dinner in the restaurant." Yang Chen responded with a nod.

Wen Ruohan stayed aside, ready to attend to any instructions from Principal Ding.

"Sit down, Wen Ruohan, you can sit as well."

Ding Yue looked at them both.

"Principal Ding, did you call me here to discuss some instructions about tomorrow’s final?" Yang Chen asked curiously.

"There’s also the matter of the final match, but that’s not why I called you here. Instead, I wanted to share some good news with you," Ding Yue said to Yang Chen with a smile.

"Huh? Principal Ding, what’s going on?" Yang Chen asked, even more curious.

"The thing is, Coach Kang Chengjie from the National Track and Field Team contacted me today. They want to recruit you into the team. I wanted to ask for your thoughts." Ding Yue shared this news with Yang Chen.

"The National Track and Field Team!"

After hearing this, Yang Chen blurted out excitedly, "Really, Principal Ding?"

"How about it, Yang Chen? Are you willing to join the National Track and Field Team?" Seeing how excited Yang Chen was, Ding Yue actually already knew his answer. But he still needed to ask.

"Yes, Principal Ding. My dream is to join the National Team one day. Is this really happening? I can’t believe it. Do I really have a chance to join the National Track and Field Team?"

Yang Chen asked, still unable to contain his excitement.

"It’s true. After seeing your 100-meter result at the National University Sports Games, Coach Kang Chengjie naturally thought you were a budding talent worth cultivating. That’s why he wants to recruit you into the National Track and Field Team."

Ding Yue said, nodding slightly with a tone of joy in his voice.

After all, having a student from Mist City Arts and Science University join the National Track and Field Team would certainly be a feather in the university’s cap.

"Principal Ding, then I..."

Yang Chen lifted his head, looking at Principal Ding. He wanted to know Principal Ding’s stance on this.

If Principal Ding wouldn’t let him go, then Yang Chen might be in a dilemma.

However, Ding Yue just shrugged and said, "The National Track and Field Team want you. Of course, it’s your decision to make. As long as you perform well in the team, you don’t need to worry too much about your studies here at the university."

What Ding Yue meant was clear. Whether or not to join the National Track and Field Team is up to you. As the principal, he won’t interfere too much. Besides, the university will also ensure that you graduate smoothly after joining the National Track and Field Team.

Ding Yue always puts his students’ interests first.

Especially for outstanding track and field athletes like this, even his Feiyue Group cannot make the most of them.

Joining the National Team is undoubtedly the best option, bar none. So, Ding Yue will certainly support it!

"Thank you, Principal Ding!"

Upon hearing this, Yang Chen was elated.

Of course, he wanted to join the National Track and Field Team and represent the nation on the sports field.

However, Yang Chen also has feelings for Mist City Arts and Science University and doesn’t really want to leave it just like that, at least not until he receives his graduation certificate from it.

Although it’s just a diploma, it means a lot to Yang Chen.

Now that Principal Ding has expressed that after he joined the National Track and Field Team, he doesn’t need to worry too much about his academic career. As long as he achieves good results in the team, he can also graduate smoothly.

Even if after joining the National Track and Field Team, he realizes a significant gap between himself and other professional athletes and doesn’t see significant progress, he can still come back to Mist City Arts and Science University to finish his studies.

"However, Yang Chen, if you choose to join the National Track and Field Team, that means you need to give up your hobby of playing basketball. You’re actually quite good at basketball."

Ding Yue suddenly said with a heavy heart, "Originally, the school intended to focus on cultivating the basketball team, and see if it could represent Mist City in the CBA. You’re definitely the key person. But if you join the National Track and Field Team, then you have to give up basketball."

Suddenly, Yang Chen really had two choices in front of him.

If he chose one, he would have to give up the other.

This seemed rather cruel all of a sudden.

But there’s no choice, reality is harsh.

Yang Chen also knows that he is indeed the core of the Mist City Arts and Science University basketball team. If Principal Ding intends to form a basketball club, he would definitely be a top pick of Principal Ding’s.

"Principal Ding, I... I still want to do track and field. I aspire to be a world champion!" After some thought, Yang Chen finally gave Principal Ding his decision and what he was willing to give up.

That’s right.

Yang Chen rationally chose the National Track and Field Team, giving up his love for basketball.

"Ok, tomorrow’s final might be your last match with Mist City Arts and Science University basketball team. Play your best."

"Principal Ding, I will definitely do my best!"