Chapter 76
After taking the photos, it was getting late, and the many Li Tian fans in the square were still reluctant to leave for a long time. Seeing the many compatriots who trusted him and supported him, a large number of them were holding paper and pen in their hands, hoping to get his autograph immediately, which made Li Tian feel embarrassed. Emotionally, Li Tian was willing to sign autographs for every friend who supported him, but it took a lot of time. Now there is not much time left before the afternoon game. Moreover, many German sports fans have discovered Li Tian's existence and began to approach. If they leave later, then a large number of German spectators will appear, and then Li Tian is worried that he will not want to return to the hotel easily today.
"My fellow compatriots, Xiaotian is already very tired after today's competition and needs a good rest. Let me think so! Since everyone has left the detailed address with us, we promise that before sending the photos back to you, Li Tian will have to sign his name behind each photo. What do you think?" In order to satisfy the signature requests of most "Tian Fans" and allow Li Tian to leave here quickly, Song Mingyu had to come up with this solution, so he stood up and said. Now he was a little nervous because more and more people were rushing towards the square. If Li Tian showed something in the crowd, then his responsibility would be great. After all, Li Tian is a national treasure-level figure in the eyes of the Chinese people.
After receiving personal guarantees from Li Tian and Song Mingyu, although many people regretted not being able to get the signature they longed for immediately, they still consciously made way for Li Tian.
I don’t know how long the moments in the photo can last, but Li Tian knows that the scenes he experienced today will never fade in his memory of his lifetime. He can’t forget the sweet and proud smile that is overflowing on people’s faces, and the infinite support and expectations of the people in the country. Just today, right here, he understood the responsibilities he bears for the first time.
Li Tian left. After bowing deeply to all the people who supported him, he turned around and left with a hint of sadness and a little heavy. Thousands of people were waving goodbye to him, and the sound of encouragement and cheering shouts from behind him were stirring and echoing in his heart for a long time.
Li Tian left, but the gathering crowd still had not dispersed because many people discovered the existence of the "Tian Mi Cheerleaders". This cheerleaders with neat and unified clothing can be said to be Li Tian's first sports fan organization. When people learned that the purpose of the organization was to give Li Tian the greatest support, they asked to join the cheerleaders. When the cheerleaders were justified, He Zilu refused and recorded all those who signed up. He hoped that in tomorrow's final, more Chinese people could be organized to cheer for Li Tian. So in just one hour, the number of cheerleaders soared to more than 1,500.
Many years later, this "Tianmi Cheerleader Team" co-founded by more than 300 international students has received support from many overseas Chinese compatriots and developed very rapidly. It was renamed as the "Tianmi Association" a year later. The number of members of the association has been repeatedly expanded, and its members have spread to more than a dozen European countries and became one of the world's famous sports fan associations. During the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the "Tianmi Association" organized a huge cheerleader team of 10,000 people to come to the Olympic Games to cheer for the heroes in their minds. Their distinctive uniforms, uniform movements and slogans showed their style to the world through the TV screen, and also became Li Tian's closest combat partner for a long time.
When Li Tian returned to the hotel, he did not go to the gym to do the training he had been persisting in the afternoon, but lay quietly on the bed in the room and thought. Before today, he did not experience too much pressure an athlete should bear, and the good or bad results, and there would not be too many people pay attention to it. The coaches also tried not to put pressure on him, so he could face the competition with a relaxed attitude. But today, when he saw many overseas compatriots looking forward to him, he clearly felt the weight of this expectation.
"If I lost in the game..." Li Tian couldn't even imagine the possibilities after this situation happened. Now he finally understood how much pressure Liu Xiang had in the competition at the Helsinki World Track and Field Championships last year. When the hopes of 1.3 billion people were placed on you alone, you were no longer you. Li Tian had to doubt whether he had the courage to stand at the starting line if it was him at that time. In the end, Liu Xiang lost and lost to Docurry at a disadvantage of 0.01 seconds. The country was tragic at that time, and the deep loss of the people could clearly feel even when he was far away in Germany.
"Can I bear the hope of the people in the country?"
“What if I let the people who support me down?”
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One question after another kept appearing in the mind of this Chinese boy, constantly troubled him. Without too much social experience, he could not give his own answers no matter how he thought. If no one gave him the correct guidance, perhaps this would become a huge obstacle for him to continue to climb up the peak in the future.
"Hey! Xiaotian, why are you still lying on the bed? Don't you need to go to the gym to train?" At this moment, Song Mingyu came back from outside. It took him a lot of time to deal with the aftermath, but he gained a lot. The materials he interviewed today were enough to add a "Li Tian Special Issue" to the domestic Sports Weekly.
"Nothing? I don't want to go now!" Li Tian buried his body in a little childish manner in a soft quilt, and his head was covered with a pillow.
"Xiaotian, what's wrong with you? Is it uncomfortable there? Do you want to see a doctor?" Song Mingyu saw Li Tianyi's abnormal behavior and immediately leaned over nervously, gently took away the pillow on his head and asked.
"I'm fine, I just feel uncomfortable!"
"Are you worried about it? Come and talk to Brother Song!" After Song Mingyu's repeated inquiries, Li Tian finally expressed his thoughts just now.
"Xiaotian, Brother Song is ten years older than you, and he has had some knowledge over the years as a reporter. Do you want to listen to my opinion?" Song Mingyu felt that Li Tiancai was like a childish boy at this time. His calmness and maturity made him lose his real age.
"Yes!" When someone needed some guidance the most, Song Mingyu's appearance undoubtedly gave Li Tian hope to find the answer.
"Every athlete faces huge pressure when he represents a country and a nation. There is no eternal winner on the field, and every player will face the test of failure. I interviewed Liu Xiang after the last World Helsinki Track and Field Championships. When I asked him how he viewed his performance, he only said one sentence - 'I have done my best, and I am very satisfied with my performance!' Actually, I think there is a measure of whether an athlete has let down the people's hope for him, that is, whether the player has made a real conscience, whether he has tried his best to the competition, and if he still loses the competition, then most people will still recognize you.
People are very inclusive. When they decide to pay for something, no matter what the result is, they will continue to persevere. They will not specifically demand anything. Just like Chinese fans, although they have suffered for decades and are often scolded by the national football team on weekdays, as long as they play against the outside world, almost all fans will stand firmly behind Chinese football and support them selflessly. So as long as you have a clear conscience about the game, your supporters will understand you and will continue to support you. Their expectations for you can also be transformed into your motivation to fight. With your own efforts, you will bring as much happiness and laughter as possible. This is your responsibility!"
Chapter completed!