The happenings of the press conference were immediately all over the news .

"'I'm the head coach of the U . S . National Track and Field Team . So my acknowledgment is the standard and prerequisite for entering the U . S . National Track and Field Team!' This declaration is too d.a.m.n cool!"

"I think it's just a kind of arrogance . Who does he think he is? A Chinese coach, what gives him the right to say that his acknowledgment is the standard and prerequisite for entering the U . S . national team . "

"I'm looking forward to when he fails during the Olympics . However, his failure is also the failure of the U . S . national team, so I still hope to see the U . S . team getting a few extra medals . "

"I have the opposite opinion . I hope to see this Chinese coach succeed . Our athlete selection system has a lot of flaws, it's about time someone stood up to break tradition!"

Western countries had a culture of boasting . Take, as an example, the pre-match interviews that take place before some sporting events . Athletes from western countries say in these interviews that they are going to win the champions.h.i.+p or that the winner would definitely be them, even if their strength or ability wasn't enough to take them past the first round . Asian culture was humbler . Even if one had the ability to win the champions.h.i.+p, even if the chance of winning the champions.h.i.+p were at 80 to 90 percent, they would still say that their opponents were strong and that victory wasn't a given .

Another example, in the NBA, before the season starts, at least half of the teams of say that their target for the year is to win the champions.h.i.+p . However, there are only four to five teams actually strong enough to do so . Or when the season is almost finished, although it's only theoretically possible, players would still say that their team could enter the playoffs . Even during playoffs, when a team is behind by three games, there is a 100% chance a player from the trailing team will come out and say, "We'll make a comeback and win 4-3 . " In truth, they didn't believe in these statements .

Boasting didn't cost anything . After boasting this time, one would continue bragging next time . Since everyone knew he was only boasting, they wouldn't treat it seriously anyway . Since no one treated the statements seriously, even when the boasts came to nothing, there would be no shame in it . A man usually holds true to his words . Clearly, that thinking did not exist here .

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There was a knock on the door . The team leader c.u.m manager of the U . S . National Track and Field Team, Donny, looked at the door before saying, "Please, come in . "

Dai Li pushed the door open and walked inside . Donny saw that it was Dai Li and he immediately stood up to greet him .

"Coach Li, please, have a seat," Donny said enthusiastically .

After Dai Li sat down, he did not waste any time with small talk and went straight to the topic at hand, "Mr . Donny, the reason I'm here today is to discuss something with you . "

"Coach Li, please elaborate . " Donny showed that he was ready to listen .

"The third training camp of the track and field team is about to end . At the moment, I'm rather satisfied with the results and effects of the training . However, I feel that the time of training is still far from enough . You should know, the situation this year is different and the strength of our athletes isn't what it used to be . There are many young athletes on the team and they need more training to reach my expectations . Some of the older athletes also need more training to maintain their individual condition," Dai Li said .

"Which means that you want to increase the training time of the athletes, right?" Donny thought for a moment and said, "Before the opening of the Olympic Games, we still have a fourth training camp . "

"That is right before the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, right? I've seen the schedule, the fourth training camp is scheduled to be in August . After the training camp, we'll be headed straight for Rio for the Olympics . For me, that isn't enough time," Dai Li answered .

"In that case, we can try to extend the time of the third training camp . Or perhaps we can make the fourth training camp earlier . I can make report to the Track and Field a.s.sociation about this . How many days do you want to add?" Donny asked .

"From now until the start of the Olympics," Dai Li replied .

"Uh . . . That's…" Donny suddenly looked troubled . He had thought that Dai Li only wanted to add a few days of training . He never would have thought that Dai Li would suddenly request half a month .

"Coach Li, it's fine if it's only two to three days, but it is tougher if you want to add that many more days . We need to rent places . We also need to provide the athletes with lodgings and food, as well as pay the staff . All these are extra expenses and I'm afraid I can't get that much of an increase in the budget," Donny said awkwardly .

The U . S . national team was an impromptu team a.s.sembled right before the compet.i.tion . They were like provisional performance troupes who had no customized training venues, whose every training needed a rented location . As for the lodgings and food for the athletes, they also needed to book hotels and chefs in advance . Everything was done after budgeting was done . If one wanted to suddenly add a few days of training; if it were only two to three days, a discussion was still possible . As the amount of days Dai Li wanted to add increases, however, the logistical support, as well as the budget, would become problems .

The sports stadiums were constantly being used in the U . S . . Some of the larger stadiums were not just used for compet.i.tive sports, but also for concerts and performances . For example, the NBA stadiums or the NFL stadiums were often used to organize events . Athletes would sometimes need to rent other stadiums for their training .

If it were in China, situations like these would not appear . The Chinese national team had several training bases, so they could train in various places in the country . In the worst case, they could easily just put up with the training centers of any random provincial teams .

Dai Li also knew that Donny wasn't being superficial; he was describing things as they were . Suddenly adding days, not even taking into account the logistics of supporting of so many athletes and coaches, was not something Donny could solve .

As such, Dai Li said, "Mr . Donny, I know that adding so many days of training is indeed difficult for you, so I've thought of a solution . I want to change the location of the training to Los Angeles . At my training centers . I have sufficient s.p.a.ce and equipment over there . It's sufficient for the huge amount of people we'll have training there at the same time . "

"It is an idea," Donny nodded . "But can the athletes accept it?"

"We'll let the athletes partic.i.p.ate voluntarily then . Those who are willing to come train in Los Angeles, I'll accept with my hands wide open . Those who aren't willing, I won't force them," Dai Li said .

"Then what about expenses?" Donny asked cautiously, "Coach Li, I know that your training centers have state-of-the-art equipment and facilities . The fees should be high, right? With that many athletes training at your place, I'm afraid the Track and Field a.s.sociation won't approve this budget . "

"I'll cover the training fees, no need to trouble the Track and Field a.s.sociation," Dai Li said directly .

"Then what about logistical support? There are over a hundred people . They will need a place to sleep, right?" Donny asked .

"There is no lack of hotels in Los Angeles . Any random hotel will be able to accommodate a hundred or so people . " Dai Li looked at Donny's expression and said, "Don't worry about the accommodation fees, I'll cover that too . "

"The question of food…" Donny continued asking .

"I'll settle that . Food expenses are on me as well," Dai Li answered .

"Coach Li, the food and lodging of so many people, and it's not just a day or two, this is a pretty huge expense . Have you really considered this carefully?" Donny asked .

"I've thought about it carefully, I can still bear this much," Dai Li nodded .

"Alright then, since you're willing to cover the expenses, then I have no problems anymore . " Donny let out a long sigh, while in his mind, he thought, You really can do anything when you are rich!

. . . . The happenings of the press conference were immediately all over the news . Im the head coach of the U . S . National Track and Field Team . So my acknowledgment is the standard and prerequisite for entering the U . S . National Track and Field Team! This declaration is too d.a.m.n cool! I think its just a kind of arrogance . Who does he think he is? A Chinese coach, what gives him the right to say that his acknowledgment is the standard and prerequisite for entering the U . S . national team . Im looking forward to when he fails during the Olympics . However, his failure is also the failure of the U . S . national team, so I still hope to see the U . S . team getting a few extra medals . I have the opposite opinion . I hope to see this Chinese coach succeed . Our athlete selection system has a lot of flaws, its about time someone stood up to break tradition! Western countries had a culture of boasting . Take, as an example, the pre-match interviews that take place before some sporting events . Athletes from western countries say in these interviews that they are going to win the champions.h.i.+p or that the winner would definitely be them, even if their strength or ability wasnt enough to take them past the first round . Asian culture was humbler . Even if one had the ability to win the champions.h.i.+p, even if the chance of winning the champions.h.i.+p were at 80 to 90 percent, they would still say that their opponents were strong and that victory wasnt a given . Another example, in the NBA, before the season starts, at least half of the teams of say that their target for the year is to win the champions.h.i.+p . However, there are only four to five teams actually strong enough to do so . Or when the season is almost finished, although its only theoretically possible, players would still say that their team could enter the playoffs . Even during playoffs, when a team is behind by three games, there is a 100% chance a player from the trailing team will come out and say, Well make a comeback and win 4-3 . In truth, they didnt believe in these statements . . . Boasting didnt cost anything . After boasting this time, one would continue bragging next time . Since everyone knew he was only boasting, they wouldnt treat it seriously anyway . Since no one treated the statements seriously, even when the boasts came to nothing, there would be no shame in it . A man usually holds true to his words . Clearly, that thinking did not exist here . 　　 . There was a knock on the door . The team leader c.u.m manager of the U . S . National Track and Field Team, Donny, looked at the door before saying, Please, come in . Dai Li pushed the door open and walked inside . Donny saw that it was Dai Li and he immediately stood up to greet him . Coach Li, please, have a seat, Donny said enthusiastically . After Dai Li sat down, he did not waste any time with small talk and went straight to the topic at hand, Mr . Donny, the reason Im here today is to discuss something with you . Coach Li, please elaborate . Donny showed that he was ready to listen . The third training camp of the track and field team is about to end . At the moment, Im rather satisfied with the results and effects of the training . However, I feel that the time of training is still far from enough . You should know, the situation this year is different and the strength of our athletes isnt what it used to be . There are many young athletes on the team and they need more training to reach my expectations . Some of the older athletes also need more training to maintain their individual condition, Dai Li said . . . Which means that you want to increase the training time of the athletes, right? Donny thought for a moment and said, Before the opening of the Olympic Games, we still have a fourth training camp . That is right before the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, right? Ive seen the schedule, the fourth training camp is scheduled to be in August . After the training camp, well be headed straight for Rio for the Olympics . For me, that isnt enough time, Dai Li answered . In that case, we can try to extend the time of the third training camp . Or perhaps we can make the fourth training camp earlier . I can make report to the Track and Field a.s.sociation about this . How many days do you want to add? Donny asked . From now until the start of the Olympics, Dai Li replied . Uh . Thats… Donny suddenly looked troubled . He had thought that Dai Li only wanted to add a few days of training . He never would have thought that Dai Li would suddenly request half a month . Coach Li, its fine if its only two to three days, but it is tougher if you want to add that many more days . We need to rent places . We also need to provide the athletes with lodgings and food, as well as pay the staff . All these are extra expenses and Im afraid I cant get that much of an increase in the budget, Donny said awkwardly . The U . S . national team was an impromptu team a.s.sembled right before the compet.i.tion . They were like provisional performance troupes who had no customized training venues, whose every training needed a rented location . As for the lodgings and food for the athletes, they also needed to book hotels and chefs in advance . Everything was done after budgeting was done . If one wanted to suddenly add a few days of training; if it were only two to three days, a discussion was still possible . As the amount of days Dai Li wanted to add increases, however, the logistical support, as well as the budget, would become problems . The sports stadiums were constantly being used in the U . S Some of the larger stadiums were not just used for compet.i.tive sports, but also for concerts and performances . For example, the NBA stadiums or the NFL stadiums were often used to organize events . Athletes would sometimes need to rent other stadiums for their training . If it were in China, situations like these would not appear . The Chinese national team had several training bases, so they could train in various places in the country . In the worst case, they could easily just put up with the training centers of any random provincial teams . Dai Li also knew that Donny wasnt being superficial; he was describing things as they were . Suddenly adding days, not even taking into account the logistics of supporting of so many athletes and coaches, was not something Donny could solve . As such, Dai Li said, Mr . Donny, I know that adding so many days of training is indeed difficult for you, so Ive thought of a solution . I want to change the location of the training to Los Angeles . At my training centers . I have sufficient s.p.a.ce and equipment over there . Its sufficient for the huge amount of people well have training there at the same time . It is an idea, Donny nodded . But can the athletes accept it? Well let the athletes partic.i.p.ate voluntarily then . Those who are willing to come train in Los Angeles, Ill accept with my hands wide open . Those who arent willing, I wont force them, Dai Li said . Then what about expenses? Donny asked cautiously, Coach Li, I know that your training centers have state-of-the-art equipment and facilities . The fees should be high, right? With that many athletes training at your place, Im afraid the Track and Field a.s.sociation wont approve this budget . Ill cover the training fees, no need to trouble the Track and Field a.s.sociation, Dai Li said directly . Then what about logistical support? There are over a hundred people . They will need a place to sleep, right? Donny asked . There is no lack of hotels in Los Angeles . Any random hotel will be able to accommodate a hundred or so people . Dai Li looked at Donnys expression and said, Dont worry about the accommodation fees, Ill cover that too . The question of food… Donny continued asking . Ill settle that . Food expenses are on me as well, Dai Li answered . Coach Li, the food and lodging of so many people, and its not just a day or two, this is a pretty huge expense . Have you really considered this carefully? Donny asked . Ive thought about it carefully, I can still bear this much, Dai Li nodded . Alright then, since youre willing to cover the expenses, then I have no problems anymore . Donny let out a long sigh, while in his mind, he thought, You really can do anything when you are rich!