Peerless Martial Expert in the City
Chapter 597 - 593: Are you interested in joining the high jump team?

Chapter 597: Chapter 593: Are you interested in joining the high jump team?

Chapter Five Hundred Ninety-Three: Any Interest in Joining the High Jump Team?

"Snap!"

Perhaps it was Fatty Tang’s urgent shout that spurred him on, Xiao Yi soared with a swift Fosbury flop, clearing the bar without a hitch—smooth and unblemished, with no stumbling.

All the spectators around, including the judges, were stunned; each one thought they were seeing an illusion. Was Xiao Yi really jumping that fast this time?

Was that athlete just now really Xiao Yi?

"Good!"

Fatty Tang was the first to snap out of his daze, his face flushing with excitement as he bellowed loudly in realization. The few School of Mathematics students who were about to leave perked up, their faces lighting up with excitement. The contender from the School of Mathematics had stepped up, silencing the mockers earlier with a resounding slap through his actions. They too felt a surge of excitement and agitation, experiencing a sense of shared glory!

"Whoosh!"

Following Fatty Tang’s shout, the crowd finally burst into a commotion with a whoosh, turning their incredulous gazes toward Xiao Yi.

"How about adding another two centimeters?"

Xiao Yi heard Fatty Tang’s cheer, smiled back at him, then turned to look at the judge.

"This kid, he still wants to jump!"

"Isn’t he satisfied already? Does he want to challenge the two in the lead, aiming for first or second place?"

"He’s pretty ambitious, isn’t he? But to have such ambition, you need to have the weight to back it up!"

"......"

A murmur spread through the crowd. Although they were shocked that Xiao Yi could jump to a height of 1.76 meters, they met his desire to aim higher, to grab the first or second place, with cold laughter, especially the students from the departments of the two leading contenders, who did not hesitate to scoff and look down on him.

The two athletes also showed a hint of scorn on their faces.

However, that scorn was quickly replaced with an unparalleled shock...

1.78 meters, 1.80 meters, 1.82 meters...

At each height, it looked as though Xiao Yi might not make it over, but in the end, he did!

When Xiao Yi cleared the height of 1.82 meters, everyone gasped and froze in place.

This height was now the highest score on record!

This guy from the School of Mathematics, he just snatched the championship like that?

This... surely it’s too unbelievable, right?

Everyone’s face showed a hint of dreamlike expression, finding it hard to believe such a result.

And the young man who had been expected to come first, his complexion suddenly turned ashen. He looked at Xiao Yi with a somewhat colder gaze. Senior Brother Lin, who was originally second, also showed a look of astonishment on his face and then lowered his head with a somewhat dim expression.

"Classmate... do you want to continue jumping?"

The excitement was evident in the referee’s voice as he watched Xiao Yi’s jumping movement. Xiao Yi wore long sleeves and pants; had he worn tight shorts instead, it’s very likely that this jump would have reached around 1.85 meters in height!

Around 1.85 meters – in a university, this would be an astonishing achievement, even with the potential to compete for a spot on the national high jump squad, very likely being considered top talents for advancement!

"No need, the last one was already quite strenuous, and I probably couldn’t clear a higher height, heh."

Xiao Yi revealed a slight smile and declined the referee’s suggestion.

"Classmate, actually, I think you could try again. If you break the school’s record, there will be additional rewards from the school."

The referee did not expect Xiao Yi to give up so easily on attempting higher jumps and was momentarily stunned. Then with a look of anticipation on his face, he made the suggestion to Xiao Yi.

"No need, thank you for your kind intentions, but I really have reached my limit."

Xiao Yi thanked the referee with a smile, yet he was unwavering in his firm refusal of the suggestion. His participation in this competition, winning this championship, had already drawn so much attention. The young man from whom he had snatched the championship, looked at him as if he were a murderer – although Xiao Yi was not afraid, his goal was not to show off. Winning the championship and completing the task was enough for him.

What was he supposed to do, break a school record to leave his name in school history and then join the school team, provincial team, the national team, and become a professional athlete?

"Then, since that’s the case... Xiao Yi, may I ask if you have ever undergone formal training in high jump before?"

Seeing that Xiao Yi truly did not want to jump anymore and firmly declined his suggestion, disappointment appeared on the referee’s face. Eventually, he no longer persisted and changed the topic, his expression filled with curiosity and zeal.

"No, I just kind of like jumping, just messing around with it, heh."

Xiao Yi shook his head and casually laughed. As soon as the words left his mouth, he immediately realized something was off – the way those around him were looking at him was as if they were seeing an alien. The way the referee was looking at him also seemed off, those eyes... no matter how he looked, it felt like the gaze of a big grey wolf at a Little White Rabbit. He quickly changed the subject, coughing slightly, "Um, sir, is there anything else? If not, may I leave?"

"Ah, my apologies, classmate. I need to trouble you to sign here."

Hearing Xiao Yi’s words, the referee came back to his senses, took out a form, and placed it in front of Xiao Yi with a kindly smile, "Xiao Yi, please check if the score is correct. If there are no errors, could you sign your name at the bottom?"

"Uh... no, there’s no mistake."

Xiao Yi felt uncomfortable under his scrutinizing gaze, quickly glanced at the score sheet, took the pen he offered, hastily signed his name, and said, "Well, teacher, if there’s nothing else, I’ll be going."

"Xiao Yi, no rush. I am the coach of the school’s high jump team. I was wondering if you might be interested in joining our school’s high jump team?"

The referee, watching as Xiao Yi signed his name and quickly took the paper without a second glance, showed a warm smile, his gaze burning with passion as he looked at Xiao Yi.

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