After watching the game for more than a week, everyone, including De Broglie, Prince Albert, and the Crown Prince of Sweden, felt numb to the fact that Chen Muwu could win the championship.
Chen Muwu seems to be the swordfish in the arena. As long as he is still in the water, it is impossible for others to take away his championship.
But the people around them don't think so.
The deafening cheers from all around were their best tribute to the champion.
Although Chen Lu, the minister to France, was still putting on airs, he had already drafted the telegram in his mind and would send an urgent telegram to China as soon as he returned to the embassy.
For a Chinese to win four gold medals in a row at the Paris Olympics, this must be inseparable from the support of him, the minister to France, right?
And Kikutaro Ishii, who was sitting next to him, had his back molars crunching loudly.
Because that good-for-nothing Katsuo Gaoishi was the last one to finish the race more than ten seconds after the support team arrived at the finish line.
Shameful, really shameful!
If I had known this, I might as well have been eliminated directly in the qualifiers and semi-finals!
Maybe it’s because the 100-meter freestyle is the most watched event in the entire swimming competition.
So today, not only a large number of spectators entered the arena, but also many reporters came in. They gathered around the end of Chen Muwu's swimming lane, holding cameras in their hands and taking pictures of the new champion.
Even though the game was over, Weissmuller, who was still in the water, still felt unreal.
The shutter of the camera in the hands of these reporters should be pointed at himself.
As the first person in the world to swim under one minute in the 100-meter freestyle and the first person to swim under five minutes in the 400-meter freestyle, Weissmuller felt that he should be the fastest swimmer in the world.
So before coming to Paris, Weissmuller was confident that he could win two gold medals in this Olympics.
Then in just a few days, Weissmuller watched helplessly as the man in the lane next to him in the finals effortlessly passed him and won the final game.
And we still won twice, a win-win situation.
Why are there so many people in this world who are faster than me?
But this is not the key. After landing, Weissmuller also heard the Chinese coach speaking to him in an antique British accent: "Chen, you have such a big heart. In the finals, You can still release water. Didn't you already swim for fifty-five seconds in the training a few days ago?"
After landing, Chen Muwu gasped and said: "Lawrence, I have competed countless times in the past few days. I am really tired, but fortunately I still won the championship in the end."
Fake, this Chinese guy is even more irritating when he talks.
Duke Kahanamoku, the 100-meter freestyle champion in the previous two Olympic Games, who finished third, stepped forward like a gentleman and shook hands with Chen Muwu. Congratulations to him for breaking the world record and winning first place. score.
This dark-skinned American is 34 years old this year. He is actually a descendant of the Hawaiian royal family. He only became a U.S. citizen after the United States annexed the Kingdom of Hawaii.
Another reporter suggested that the three champions, second runner-up and third runner-up should stand together and take a group photo. Only then did Weissmuller reluctantly walk up to them, forcing a smile on his face.
"Mr. Weissmuller, your muscles are very good. After you retire, you can consider entering the film and television industry."
Chen Muwu greeted the "Tarzan of the Apes" who would star in Hollywood movies in a friendly manner, but in Weissmuller's ears, his words were more like a mockery.
Hum, wait until the next competition, I will definitely surpass you by then!
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After the men's 100-meter freestyle competition ended, many spectators chose to leave.
Although there are still women's 100-meter freestyle and backstroke finals, many people come here to see if Chen Muwu can create another miracle.
Chen Muwu briefly washed himself in the athletes' preparation room, changed into dry clothes, and planned to leave the swimming pool with Best as usual and meet up with De Broglie to go home.
However, since he has participated in all the competitions, today should be the last time he leaves the Turiel Swimming Pool.
Unexpectedly, Xie Dongfa, who had not seen him for several days, stopped outside the door of the preparation room this time.
"Hanchen, since a few days ago, many reporters have wanted to interview you. But because you have games coming up, I declined them all.
“But now that you have finished the last competition, there is no reason to shirk again.
"Why don't you waste a little time and go accept a few interviews?"
Chen Muwu nodded. After winning four championships, it was reasonable to accept an interview. He couldn't refuse.
Although Best couldn't understand Chinese, he knew that it was just right to follow Chen Muwu.
Walking on the road, Xie Dongfa was still very excited: "Hanchen, you really cheer for us Chinese. To be honest, I didn't have high hopes for you at all at the beginning. I was still very happy when I first learned that there were Chinese people participating in the competition. Yes, but when I think about it carefully, I feel very pessimistic.
"I didn't expect you to give me, and every Chinese, such a big surprise. After you won the 1,500-meter freestyle, I checked the relevant information. This is your first gold medal. , is not only the first gold medal for Chinese people, but also the first gold medal for all yellow people and all Asia.
"I have organized such a large delegation, and have only won a bronze medal so far. But Hanchen, you just single-handedly won four gold medals in the swimming event. Now I guess those guys are very angry. died."
"Mr. Xie has given you the award, but Mu Wu really doesn't dare to accept it."
While talking, a group of three people had already arrived at the interview seat.
There was a table and a few chairs in a small room, and it was obvious at first glance that it was a temporary venue set up by the organizer.
As soon as Chen Muwu walked in, the crackling sound of the shutter sounded again in the room.
After they were seated, the reporters present raised their hands in unison, and Xie Dongfa became the temporary host to maintain order and roll call.
"I would like to ask Mr. Chen, was it because of the guidance of the coach beside you that you were able to achieve such outstanding results in this Olympics?"
Chen Muwu felt that these reporters were extremely arrogant. As a winner of four consecutive Olympic gold medals, the first sentence they spoke was not even congratulations, but a question with a strong smell of gunpowder. .
Every time the game ends these days, Best always stands on the shore and hands him a velvet bathrobe.
Of course, the reporters took this scene to heart and took it for granted that Best was actually Chen Muwu's coach.
The thoughts of racial discrimination are really deep-rooted in their minds: a yellow man, and he is not himself, but a sick man from East Asia from China, can achieve such excellent results without the guidance of a white man, it is really unjustifiable .
Before Chen Muwu could speak, Best took the lead in taking over the question: "No, that's not the case. Chen broke four world records in succession and won four Olympic gold medals in this Olympics. He is not only outstanding in physics. A genius is also a genius in swimming. His level has surpassed mine by far. How can a mediocre person like me coach a genius?
“In fact, it’s just because Chen is a member of the Cambridge University Swimming Club, and I happen to be the president, that I have the honor of accompanying him to the Olympics.
"It was my initiative to come to the Olympics with him this time. I just hope that I can be a little helpful and let Chen help Cambridge University win its first gold medal in the Olympic swimming event."
Chen Muwu complained in his heart that Best's answer was very good, but he'd better not answer it next time.
Why do you think he changed his name to sign up for the Olympics?
It’s not just to avoid revealing your identity.
This is good news. The reporters are indeed more interested in the University of Cambridge mentioned in Best's answer.
A Chinese can only swim very fast, but he can still enter one of the best universities in the world. Is it possible that he not only has well-developed limbs but also a well-developed mind?
"Mr. Chen, can you introduce yourself to us in detail? We tried to find information about you, but found that you are too mysterious and did not leave much information."
If Best just mentioned the University of Cambridge, then he could be careless and say that he is a master's degree graduate in English literature from Magdalen College.
But now Best has not only mentioned Cambridge University, but also physics. Even if these reporters can be fooled now, when they go back to write articles, they will see the words "Cambridge University", "Physics" and "Chen". With just a few words, a more careful reporter can think of Chen Muwu, the man who turned the world of physics upside down.
A large photo of himself was published on the cover of a certain issue of Time magazine long after the discovery of the Yellow Emperor Star.
Chen Muwu felt that his piece of paper could no longer contain the fire inside, so he might as well tell the truth.
"Okay, now that we've talked about it, there's no point in hiding it anymore. In fact, I have another name, Chen Muwu, the one who discovered the Yellow Emperor Star at the beginning of this year."
After Chen Muwu said this, the press box at the scene was silent for a few seconds.
Every reporter sitting below has some doubts about life: I am obviously just a reporter covering Olympic sports news, and this is inland Paris, not Marseille next to the sea. How come I can still fish like this in the swimming pool today? A big fish?
After everyone reacted, they raised their hands higher, as if whoever raised the highest would get the first opportunity to ask questions.
Of course, given the scientific literacy of these sports reporters, they could not ask any too profound physical questions. The one who asked the most questions in this regard was the well-known Huangdi star. There were also a few people asking questions. Time travel is a waste of time.
Some other questions basically revolved around Chen Muwu's personal life and academic experience.
Anyway, now that his identity has been exposed, Chen Muwu will certainly not miss this excellent publicity opportunity. He focused on the issue of discrimination against yellow people, especially Chinese, in Europe and the United States.
Although he did not emphasize it directly, the meaning between the lines in his words was basically: You always say that Chinese people are not as good as Westerners, but now a living example is sitting in front of you. Not only did he discover the ninth planet that has always troubled mankind, Moreover, in sports, they can also leave the white people who are considered the best race in the world far behind.
Some reporters faithfully recorded Chen Muwu's answers, but there were always reporters with obvious racist tendencies who were quite dissatisfied with Chen Muwu's views, so he raised his hands to argue:
"Mr. Chen, what you said is just your own performance. Maybe you are an Oriental, a special case among Chinese, and cannot represent your other compatriots. And why, you have lived in China for twenty years One year, but still unknown. But in just over a year after coming to Europe and the UK, there has been such rapid progress in physics, astronomy and sports. Does this mean that even with a genius like you, but China is just a place where geniuses can only be buried, while Britain and Europe are paradises where gold can shine?"
After hearing this reporter's question, Chen Muwu almost became angry.
But he thought it was a little funny. Why did he still have an experienced baby delivered to his door in a hurry?
"Mr. reporter, I would like to ask which country you are from?"
"I am Smith, the New York Times reporter stationed in France."
It turns out that he is an arrogant American, so all this seems to make sense.
Chen Muwu remained calm and continued to ask: "So, Mr. Smith, how long have you been working in France?"
"I think it's been almost five years since the end of the war in Europe."
"Mr. Smith, since you said that Europe is a place where gold can shine, how do you explain that you have been here for four or five years and it has never shined? According to your statement, can I also understand that , China is rich in fake stones like mine that are covered with a layer of dust. When you go to Europe and simply clean them, they can reveal their gold appearance. And the United States is rich in black and hard stones like yours. No matter how you polish them, they can't make a single dent. The light?"
Other reporters present were amused by Chen Muwu's words. After all, Europe is still the center of the world, and the United States is just a little cousin. Being ridiculed by others will only make them laugh.
Smith was speechless by Chen Muwu's question. He stood up disdainfully, but could only sit back in despair, lowering his head and saying nothing.
Chen Muwu felt that if he continued, it would just be a waste of time with these reporters.
So he planned to make a final summary and leave the press conference.
"Gentlemen, I would like to recommend a book to you. It is "Murder on the Paris Express" written by a British writer called Chandler York. I have been relying on this book in my free time during training and competition these days. Kill time.
"This book is very well written, with an excellent plot design, rich characters, and strong logic. I personally feel that this is the best book written in the British detective world in recent times.
"And it can be seen that the author did a lot of homework before writing." I think he must have a very good understanding of Chinese culture. Every famous quote and allusion in the book is very well used, unlike Saxony Hei Like a dog living in the gutter, he uses his shallow and ignorant fantasies to unscrupulously smear the mysterious Eastern world.
"That's it for today's interview. Thank you for your hard work. As I said before, since you have asked everything you should and shouldn't ask, I hope you will report it truthfully."
Because he won four gold medals at the Olympics, Chen Muwu knew that he was now very popular in France and even around the world, so of course he would not let go of this opportunity and "righteously" recommend the writer "Chandler..." to newcomers. York" advertised.
After hearing what Chen Muwu had said, Xie Dongfa immediately stepped forward to maintain the situation.
The two of them, Best and the other three, struggled to break through the reporters who still wanted to continue interviewing more questions, and finally walked out of the temporary interview room.
Unexpectedly, there were people waiting for him outside the interview room.
When he saw Chen Muwu coming out, a middle-aged man in a suit with a serious expression stopped in front of him: "Excuse me, is this Mr. Chen Muwu?"
For a moment, he couldn't tell whether he was an enemy or a friend. Best took the lead and stood in front of him: "Who are you?"
"I am a staff member of the British Embassy in France, His Royal Highness the Duke of York. I would like to invite Mr. Chen to a dinner at the British Embassy in France the day after tomorrow. This is the invitation letter for the dinner."
As he spoke, the middle-aged man handed over an exquisite and elegant card.
Best took it and looked at it. It was indeed printed with the British Royal Coat of Arms and the words British Embassy in France in the header.
Hearing what this man said, Best remembered that after the sports meeting on the Thames, a servant who claimed to be His Royal Highness the Duke of York had gone to the swimming club to ask him about Chen Muwu.
So he no longer suspected that what was happening in front of him might be a scam, but turned around and handed the card to Chen Muwu and winked at him.
"Okay, please tell the Duke that I will definitely attend the appointment on time the day after tomorrow."
Chen Muwu had also heard Best mention the name of the Duke of York several times. He felt that sooner or later he would have to meet the future King of England.
It was better to choose the day than to hit it, so Chen Muwu simply agreed to the invitation. He wanted to take this opportunity to ask questions and see what the British prince had planned.
Chen Muwu and Best bid farewell to Xie Dongfa outside the Tuliyale Swimming Pool.
He was very grateful to this compatriot who ran for him during the Olympics. Chen Muwu felt that he should find a way to thank him for his help.
De Broglie had already left early, leaving a car and a driver for Chen Muwu.
"Mr. Chen, Mr. Best, and Mr. Louis have left early. He asked me to wait for you two here and left a message."
Chen Muwu took the note handed over by the driver, and it was indeed de Broglie's handwriting. He said that he had something to leave and the driver would send them back.
Since the note is clearly written by De Broglie, the car is De Broglie's car, and the driver is also the driver who has been taking them to and from their residence and the competition venue in the past few days, then there is nothing suspicious about the two of them. Yes, I obediently obeyed the other party’s arrangements.
(End of chapter)
