92: Chapter 92 Which unit are you from?

Following this series of questions from Reporter Yi.

All the cameras at the scene were pointed at Li Yang.

Even the comments in the live stream paused for a brief moment.

What truly broke the world record... was it the person? Or the shoes?

Li Yang was silent for two seconds, then slowly raised his head.

"Of course it's me."

His voice was not loud, but it was very firm.

"The shoes are just a tool."

"The one who actually ran is me."

Reporter Yi did not interrupt, just watching him quietly.

Li Yang continued: "No one can guarantee that just by wearing the gale boots, one will definitely be able to run a time of 8.57 seconds."

"If that were really the case, world records would be everywhere."

"It only provided some help."

"What really determines the results is still the athlete's usual training, physical fitness, and performance on the day."

He spoke more and more smoothly, as if even he himself believed it.

"It's just like racing cars."

"Even the best car, if given to someone who doesn't know how to drive, won't win a championship."

"Similarly, even the best shoes need someone to handle them."

Many reporters at the scene were taking notes quickly.

Some had already started editing news headlines.

"Li Yang Responds to gale boots Controversy: The One Who Actually Runs Is the Person, Not the Shoes" "Technology Is Only an Aid, the Athlete Is the Core"

The live stream comments also started refreshing frantically.

"What he said... seems to make some sense?"

"Makes no sense at all."

"The shoes improve performance by thirty percent, and you tell me it's just a little help?"

"If you gave them to Usain Bolt, he could run under seven seconds!"

"Exactly! Any random athlete could break the world record!"

The female reporter surnamed Yi did not stop.

She looked down to flip through the documents in her hand, then raised her head again.

"Mr. Li Yang."

"According to the lifespan treasure mall display."

"The gale boots sell for 15 million yuan."

"May I ask... given your previous income, are you able to afford these shoes?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the scene immediately became much quieter.

Many reporters' eyes lit up.

It has to be Reporter Yi! This question... is sharp enough!

The smile on Li Yang's face noticeably faded a little.

"Sorry." "This is my personal privacy."

His tone was no longer as natural as it was just now.

"I have no obligation to answer."

Reporter Yi nodded, not pressing the issue. Instead, she took the opportunity to turn to the next page of documents.

"According to our understanding, your mother currently serves as the Deputy Director of the Jiangnan Provincial Sports Bureau. May I ask, do these gale boots have anything to do with her?"

What?! As soon as this was said, many people's expressions at the scene changed.

Several coaches and staff members felt a tightening in their hearts.

Damn it! How can you ask such a sensitive question?

The corner of Li Yang's eye also twitched noticeably.

"It has nothing to do with her!" He said quickly, "This is my own business." "Please do not involve my family."

Reporter Yi continued to ask: "That is to say, were these gale boots worth 15 million yuan purchased by you personally?"

Li Yang's face darkened.

"I already said!" "This is personal privacy!" "No comment!"

Reporter Yi was still not angry, just nodding. Then she continued to ask the third question.

"Then let me ask you another question." "If today." "The other contestants." "Also possessed the same financial ability." "And were all wearing gale boots to compete." "Do you think." "You would still be able to take first place?"

With that one sentence, the scene went quiet again. Everyone's gaze fell upon Li Yang's face.

Li Yang's mouth twitched, but he did not answer immediately.

Because... he really didn't know how to answer this question.

If he said yes, people would think he was arrogant. If he said no, then wouldn't that mean he had just overturned his own words?

Silence, lasting for several seconds. The live stream comments were going crazy.

"Answer!" "Why aren't you talking anymore?" "Weren't you quite eloquent just now?" "Hahahaha, he's stuck."

Reporter Yi did not urge him, just waiting quietly.

Finally, Li Yang took a deep breath.

"Competitive sports." "There are no ifs." "The person standing on the champion's podium today is me." "Facts are facts." "As for other hypotheses, they are meaningless."

This answer was clearly starting to dodge the main issue.

Yet Reporter Yi, as if she didn't hear it, continued the pursuit.

"Then can that be understood as." "If everyone possessed the same equipment." "The champion today, in all likelihood, would not be you?"

Li Yang's brows furrowed sharply.

"I didn't say that."

"Then what do you mean?" "I have already answered." "Equipment is only an aid." "What determines the competition is still the person! It is the person!!"

Reporter Yi nodded lightly.

"Since that is the case." "Then would you be willing, in a situation where neither side uses the gale boots, to race against today's second-place finisher again?"

The air. Froze again. Li Yang's expression finally changed completely.

The several coaches nearby couldn't help but gasp. Ruthless! This woman is too inhuman!

If he agreed, what if he lost? If he refused, all the words he just said would not hold water.

The number of viewers in the live stream was still rising crazily. More and more netizens were flooding in.

"Hahahaha!" "This reporter is truly worthy of her nickname, 'Ghost-Fearer'." "Every sentence could cost someone their life." "I'm dying of laughter." "This is someone who knows how to ask questions."

Li Yang clenched his fists, his face becoming increasingly ugly. "Why should I run again? The competition is already over, the results are already out, there is no need to prove anything else."

Reporter Yi immediately followed up with a sentence.

"Because you just said." "What truly determines the competition is the person, not the shoes." "Since that is the case." "Taking off the shoes." "Wouldn't that perfectly prove your point?"

"..." Li Yang's mouth twitched fiercely. For a moment, he couldn't say a single word.

Many reporters nearby couldn't help but lower their heads. Their shoulders were shaking. Holding back laughter. Holding it back very hard.

The atmosphere at the scene also started to become subtle. After several consecutive questions. Everyone could see it. Li Yang... was starting to be unable to parry.

His breathing was becoming more and more rapid. Sweat also began to break out on his forehead.

Finally. Li Yang suddenly raised his head. Looking at Reporter Yi. His voice already carried obvious anger.

"Which organization are you from!" "I want to file a complaint against you!" "This isn't an interview at all!" "You are deliberately targeting me!"

As soon as these words were out, the scene was immediately in an uproar. The other reporters were recording frantically.

Reporter Yi, however, remained calm.

"Mr. Li Yang." "I am merely representing the public, raising questions that everyone cares about." "If you believe these questions should not be asked." "You can choose not to answer." "But you have no right to stop others from asking questions."

With one sentence, she directly blocked Li Yang, making his face turn ashen. "You! You, you, you!!"

He opened his mouth, but couldn't say a complete sentence for a long time.

Just when the atmosphere at the scene was becoming increasingly tense. Coach Wang finally walked over quickly. Standing in front of Li Yang.

"Media friends!" "Today's interview ends here! As for the questions everyone is concerned about now, we will provide a unified explanation later!"