14: Chapter 14 The Battle for Talent

The people in the livestream were speechless with shock after seeing this silence.

They had previously thought this kid was definitely going to lose, but they didn't expect him to actually take first place.

They originally thought Lin Heng was just boasting, but looking at it now, he has the capital to be arrogant.

If anyone's hundred-meter speed exceeded Bolt's, they should be arrogant too.

The people in the livestream immediately erupted into a frenzy.

At this time, a robust middle-aged man in front had a slight change in expression after negotiating with the referee.

After confirming the matter he was doubtful about, he finally made up his mind.

Soon, this person looked toward Lin Heng and arrived in front of him shortly after.

“Student, it's like this. I'm a University Committee Member from Longdu Sports University. Are you interested in coming to our Longdu Sports University to develop your potential?”

As soon as he spoke, he revealed his identity.

It turned out he was a University Committee Member from Longdu Sports University; he happened to be passing by the University of Economics and Trade and stopped to check out their level.

At first, he didn't think much of it. Although the University of Economics and Trade was a top-tier university, its category was different, so it naturally couldn't be compared to a sports university.

However, later on, when he saw Lin Heng, he realized he was dead wrong.

“Don't worry, we guarantee postgraduate admission upon enrollment, and scholarships are awarded in full!”

“As long as you come, we will be responsible for everything, from food and housing to all your daily expenses!”

He immediately patted his chest, making a solemn guarantee for fear that Lin Heng wouldn't come, even offering to cover all his living expenses.

Scholarships went without saying.

As soon as these words were spoken, they quickly caused a huge stir in the livestream.

“Good heavens, he's actually poaching people on the Capital University of Economics and Business's turf!”

“Nonsense, if you could run that fast, they'd probably track you down through the internet cables.”

“Incredible, man. I wonder what the leaders of the Capital University of Economics and Business think about this blatant poaching.”

“What else could they think? If it were me, I'd poach him too. After all, this is a living person who can break world records!”

“...”

Everyone had the expression of a bystander watching the drama, waiting for a good show.

At this time, the leaders watching the sports meet from the school's high platform also hurried into action.

One pot-bellied school leader ran over directly, wiping the sweat from his forehead.

Most people present recognized this man; he was the President of their Capital University of Economics and Business.

He was the very one who had been sitting in the center of the rostrum earlier.

After coming down from the high platform, he instinctively wedged himself between Lin Heng and the sports university University Committee Member, then excitedly grabbed Lin Heng's hand.

“Student, our Capital University of Economics and Business also has specialized categories for sports. If you're interested, you can join one first.”

It seemed he had run too fast just now, as he was still panting.

After catching his breath, he licked his dry lips and continued.

“We can discuss it with the National Team. If you're interested in this area, we can even send you directly to the competition arena of the Games.”

“As for this Longdu Sports University, I don't think it's very necessary. Our school can also provide full scholarships!”

He patted his chest, the fat on it trembling and rolling back and forth like waves.

One look and you could tell he was dripping with wealth; it was the sound of money.

Facing the sports university's poaching attempt, this school leader showed his mettle while offering Lin Heng numerous benefits.

They were not inferior to what the sports university offered at all.

“What do you mean? Aren't you just hindering Lin Heng's talent!”

Upon hearing this, the sports university University Committee Member immediately snorted coldly.

Then he pushed aside the pot-bellied President of the University of Economics and Trade and came before Lin Heng.

“Coming to our sports university will allow for more effective training! You can become a professional sprinter and make greater contributions to our country!”

“What an honor it would be to bring glory to the nation!”

The sports university University Committee Member's tone was full of pride.

However, the President of the University of Economics and Trade naturally wouldn't be outdone; he immediately snorted coldly upon hearing this.

“Bah! Hypocrite!”

“We also have a sufficient training team at the University of Economics and Trade, enough for Lin Heng's development. Besides, what does the National Team have to do with your sports university?”

“Your behavior is too unsightly!”

“My behavior is unsightly? Really? If you keep this up, I'll sue you for defamation! Don't think I don't know about those things in your Board of Directors!”

“Hmph, as if I'm afraid of you! The people in your sports university aren't exactly saints either!”

Ignoring Su Xueer's livestream right next to them, the two actually started tearing into each other.

They even exposed quite a bit of dirty laundry.

The two argued until they were red in the face, nearly coming to blows on the spot.

Everyone was amused.

They didn't expect to witness such a huge scandal; this would probably be a trending topic by tomorrow.

But they were also very curious about which side Lin Heng would choose.

Or maybe he wouldn't choose either?

“In the end, it depends on what Lin Heng wants. If he doesn't agree, what's the use of us arguing here for so long?”

The sports university University Committee Member was quick-witted after all; seeing that he couldn't win Lin Heng over immediately, he took a step back and let Lin Heng make the choice.

The President of the University of Economics and Trade had no choice but to back down after hearing this.

If Lin Heng was determined to leave, he wouldn't be able to keep him.

But he still intended to try.

“Lin Heng, don't worry. As long as you're at our University of Economics and Trade, you can engage in any activity that isn't illegal. I'm giving you special permission right now!”

“The sports university could never give you such treatment!”

As he spoke, the President shot a cold look at the sports university University Committee Member and snorted.

The sports university University Committee Member's face looked grim.

He didn't expect this old schemer to beat him to the punch and be even more ruthless.

After that, the netizens began to joke around, wondering what kind of choice Lin Heng would make next.

And at this moment, Lin Heng finally spoke.

“Actually, compared to sports, I'm more interested in trade. Sports is just a hobby of mine.”

As soon as he said this, everyone present was stunned, and the viewers in the livestream had their mouths twitching.

Countless people felt completely speechless.

Su Xueer was embarrassed; she covered her forehead, her mouth twitching.

Only Lin Heng could say something like that.

The police officers watching the livestream were also embarrassed.

Can the things you do abroad even be called foreign trade?

The students from the sports university were also extremely embarrassed.

A hobby?

Breaking a world record so casually is called a hobby?