Chef at the University Canteen

Chapter 575 314: Brother, I Toast to You

The 12-day Zhangjiang Provincial Games successfully concluded several days ago.

At this provincial event, the sports delegation from Jiang University truly competed with style, skill, and remarkable achievements.

In this great event, the Jiang University sports delegation won a total of 25 gold medals, 36 silver medals, and 12 bronze medals, topping the provincial university rankings with 73 medals and a total team score of 445 points, and also received the "Sports Ethics Award"!

This impressive achievement left leaders and participants from other provincial universities in shock!

It's important to note that in previous provincial games, Jiangzhou University couldn't even make it into the top three in the university group medal rankings, which made Jiangzhou University a "joke" among the provincial universities.

As the only university in Zhangjiang Province participating in the 211 Project, Jiangzhou University has always considered itself the "top university in the province."

Of course, whether in discipline construction, scientific research achievement, or talent cultivation, Jiangzhou University is indeed the best in the province. However, their sports performance was simply unacceptable.

This became a point of pain for Jiang University leaders. Because of this, everyone at Jiang University, from the leadership to the students of the sports delegation, was determined to prove themselves in this event, aiming to blind those who looked down on Jiang University with dazzling achievements.

They succeeded!

Especially in the fierce competition, the students of Jiang University gave it their all, demonstrating a "do-or-die" spirit on the field, which drew everyone's attention.

For instance, in the men's high jump event, Jiang University's Liu Xiaohu and Technology and Science Normal University's Chen Hao were neck-and-neck in the final showdown for the championship.

After Chen Hao performed beyond expectations, narrowly clearing 2.2 meters in his second attempt and setting a personal best, Liu Xiaohu had to clear 2.22 meters to win.

According to the high jump rules, if competitors achieve the same height, the one with fewer failed attempts ranks higher.

When Liu Xiaohu tried jumping 2.2 meters, he barely cleared it on his third attempt, whether due to insufficient energy or other reasons.

Therefore, if Liu Xiaohu chose not to attempt again, with both their results being the same, the champion title would naturally go to Sun Hao, leaving Liu Xiaohu in second place.

So, Liu Xiaohu decided to raise the bar to 2.22 meters, determined not to give up until he won!

After adjusting the height to 2.22 meters, both competitors failed their first two attempts. Liu Xiaohu, in particular, unexpectedly hit the edge of the mat upon landing on his second attempt, almost unable to get up.

Liu Xiaohu injured his forehead, causing it to bleed continuously. Dazed, he sat on the sidelines until he recovered after emergency treatment by the onsite doctor.

Not only did onlookers doubt his ability to make another attempt, but even coach Lin Yahu felt it was unlikely Liu Xiaohu could jump again. Although disappointed at not securing the championship, Lin Yahu was against Liu Xiaohu making another attempt.

For Lin Yahu, while a provincial games championship was significant, compared to Liu Xiaohu's potential, it was trivial. He wasn't willing to let Liu Xiaohu take further risks, as Liu Xiaohu had already jumped over 2.2 meters and become a top-level men's high jumper; there would be plenty of future competitions.

However, after resting, Liu Xiaohu remained determined, ignoring his coach's advice, and proceeded with a third attempt.

Against all expectations, Liu Xiaohu managed to narrowly clear the bar on his third, supposedly doomed, jump.

He succeeded!

Following him, Chen Hao from Science and Technology Normal College couldn't even attempt the 2.22-meter height on his third try, failing due to either excessive pressure or insufficient energy.

This intense match had everyone on the edge of their seats, their blood boiling with excitement.

In the end, Jiang University's "do-or-die hero" Liu Xiaohu, despite his injury, had the last laugh, claiming a precious gold medal!

Such exciting performances were not limited to one place; across other arenas, Jiang University students' performances were equally astonishing and eye-opening.

The overall performance of Jiang University's sports delegation this time was incredibly exhilarating, their resilient fighting spirit was truly admirable.

By the end of the provincial games, the achievements of the Jiang University sports delegation proudly stood at the top, leaving other universities only envious, without a word of jealousy to say.

These brilliant results made all the team leaders from Jiang University incredibly excited. If it weren't for maintaining decorum in front of other universities, they might have already started celebrating wildly.

With leaders delighted, rewards were inevitable; those students who won gold medals not only secured recommendation for graduate studies but also received substantial cash bonuses from the school, while silver and bronze medalists also received awards.

Even those without medals but with outstanding performances achieved varying degrees of success.

This was truly a collective joy.

Of course, the victory party promised by the school leaders, held on the second floor of the Seventh Dining Hall, was indeed happening.

Just a few days after returning to campus from Xunyang, everyone, beaming with indescribable joy, occupied the remaining four private rooms of the dining area on the second floor.

At this moment, in the private rooms of Seventh Dining Hall's second floor, besides the college leaders and the coaches from the School of Sports, all the gold medalists were gathered together. Even before the dishes arrived, everyone eagerly brought out cases of chilled beer and started celebrating.

Laughter and cheers intertwined, filling the entire second floor with a joyful, festive atmosphere.

"Xiaohu, you were amazing! Most people would have stopped competing after getting injured during the jumps, but you astonishingly continued, set a personal best, and ultimately took the championship!"

He Changqing, a sophomore who won the men's 400-meter sprint at the provincial games, took a big swig of beer, his face flushed, and patted Liu Xiaohu on the shoulder with admiration.

"You were truly unexpected; I certainly couldn't have done what you did."

With that, he filled his glass to the brim and raised it towards Liu Xiaohu, saying boldly,

"Come on, Xiaohu, my brother, here's to you!"