Chapter 66

Although there was a small setback in the end, Lei Huanxi still won the showdown with Jiang Bin once again. ∑

More importantly, he knew he now owned a dragon fish worth at least 1.2 million US dollars.

However, it would be somewhat difficult to turn the dragon fish into cash in the short term. Dragon fish, as a pet, often had a price but no market, and one had to find a good opportunity, someone who liked dragon fish and was willing to spend money, to sell it.

However, the news of Lei Huanxi owning a large platinum dragon fish would soon spread, and if there were really such interested parties, they would come to him without Lei Huanxi having to make an effort.

From the night he returned to the hotel, Shi Shunzhong's call came, repeatedly reminding Lei Huanxi to get plenty of rest and be in the best condition for training the next day.

Lei Huanxi fully understood his feelings; whether he could pass the training and perform well in the competition would have a significant impact on Shi Shunzhong, who had just been promoted to vice coach of the national swimming team.

He went to bed early and, early the next morning, Shi Shunzhong personally drove to the hotel to pick up Lei Huanxi.

After having breakfast with him, on the way to the training base, Shi Shunzhong still blamed Lei Huanxi for not staying at the Xihai Grand Hotel, saying that someone else was paying for it anyway.

Xihai Grand Hotel? He had just broken the young master's leg and didn't want to cause any more trouble.

Upon arriving at the training base, as soon as they entered, the team members were already training, but he didn't see Qi Xuning or his master, who had previously competed with him.

Shi Shunzhong told him that since the loss, Yuan Bozhou had specifically requested to the higher-ups to ensure the quality of training, and had taken Qi Xuning to Australia for a period of training.

The higher-ups, to ensure that the star athlete could perform well, had approved this request.

"Huanxi, if you want to enjoy this treatment, you must perform well in the competition," Shi Shunzhong emphasized as Lei Huanxi came out of the changing room.

Australia? What would he do in Australia?

It was clear that the team placed great importance on Lei Huanxi's first training session. Peng Zewei stood by the poolside himself and even called in a training partner.

First, the training partner got into the water, and Shi Shunzhong loudly said by the poolside, "Huanxi, carefully observe his movements in the water, and review your bad habits in your mind."

Lei Huanxi nodded.

To be honest, he wasn't very confident about the special training from Little Fatty. That was the swimming posture of a dragon, while this was the official competition posture.

There was still a gap between the two.

A whistle blew, and the training partner quickly demonstrated in the pool.

His movements were very smooth, not very fast, probably because he had been specifically instructed to let Lei Huanxi see clearly. Especially during the 50-meter turn, he significantly slowed down.

"Watch carefully, don't get distracted," Shi Shunzhong, once in training mode, seemed to transform into a different person, shouting loudly, "Lei Huanxi, what are you looking at? Why are you looking at me? I'm not a girl. Look at the pool, don't miss any movement!"

A smile flashed across Peng Zewei's face.

In life, Shi Shunzhong was a well-known good person, always smiling, and no one would easily offend him. But once in the pool, he instantly became a devil coach.

Even if Lei Huanxi were a genius or even a world champion, he would still have to undergo devil training.

Shi Shunzhong wouldn't show any mercy because of his status.

However, neither he nor Shi Shunzhong would have thought that at this moment, Lei Huanxi wasn't not paying attention, but rather felt that the posture of the training partner in the water wasn't that standard.

Yes, he didn't know why he had this feeling... but he just felt that if the training partner had leaned a bit more to the right in the water, the speed might have been faster. During the turn, if the legs hadn't been used in the same way, it might have been smoother.

Lei Huanxi had never received any swimming training, that was for sure, but when he saw it, such thoughts naturally came to his mind.

To ensure that Lei Huanxi could see clearly, Shi Shunzhong specially had the training partner swim several more laps. Then he pointed at Lei Huanxi:

"Get in the water."

Lei Huanxi entered the pool.

"Old Shi, it's his first time, be patient," Peng Zewei said from the side, "Lei Huanxi swims fast, but that's talent. Mastering the technical points requires time and attention to detail. Don't expect too much on the first try; just aim for something meaningful."

"Time waits for no one, Peng," Shi Shunzhong lowered his voice, "Lei Huanxi indeed has talent, but he's a bit lazy. He needs to be strict with him. The national selection competition starts next month, and he needs to master the technical points in less than 20 days. How can he do that without hard work?"

Peng Zewei smiled and said nothing.

Everyone on the swimming team knew that Old Shi had placed great hopes on Lei Huanxi. Whether he could make a stunning debut depended on the selection competition next month.

Otherwise, if Yuan Bozhou found an opportunity, his position as vice coach would be in jeopardy.

However, Lei Huanxi was indeed a bit lazy and didn't show much interest in joining the national swimming team, a great honor. He needed to know that achieving good results required hard work.

"Are you ready?" Shi Shunzhong shouted at the pool.

"I'm ready," Lei Huanxi replied.

"Swim ten laps back and forth. Don't worry about speed; the first step is to master the turning technique," Shi Shunzhong showed his devilish nature, "If you don't meet my requirements today, don't come out of the water."

Damn, your attitude wasn't like this when you tricked me into coming here... Lei Huanxi grumbled in his heart.

A whistle blew, and Lei Huanxi set off.

Since Shi Shunzhong didn't need him to swim fast, Lei Huanxi deliberately slowed down, just trying to stretch out his body as much as possible.

Peng Zewei, who was following Lei Huanxi by the poolside, suddenly paused, "Old Shi, have you noticed that Lei Huanxi's movements have changed?"

Without him saying, Shi Shunzhong had also noticed.

The first time Lei Huanxi swam here, although he swam very fast, his movements were stiff and ugly, far from standard, completely relying on instinct.

But this time?

His movements were incredibly smooth, his swimming posture beautiful, and his strokes powerful. Although he deliberately slowed down, the coordination of his arms and legs was perfect.

Now his movements were those of an athlete who had received long-term systematic training.

No, some movements even professional swimmers couldn't make.

Could Lei Huanxi have not only learned but also gained his own insights in such a short time?

Shi Shunzhong became tense.

If that were the case, then Lei Huanxi would be invaluable.

"Turn, prepare to turn, pay attention to the technique!" Shi Shunzhong calmed down and shouted loudly at the pool.

The natural reaction of his body combined with the special training from Little Fatty finally bore fruit.

As he approached the pool wall at five meters, Lei Huanxi naturally adjusted his movements. Approaching the wall, his right hand plunged in, and his head followed the movement into the water.

Then he bent his knees, twisted his waist, and kicked off with both feet, not only completing the turn beautifully but also propelling himself forward like an arrow for a considerable distance.

Lei Huanxi then began to stretch out his arms...

Shi Shunzhong was stunned, and after a long while, he said, "Impossible, impossible, too perfect. How could he do the turn so perfectly after just a few demonstrations?"

Peng Zewei was also stunned, "Did he practice at home?"

That was probably the only explanation.

After a few laps, Shi Shunzhong and Peng Zewei looked at each other.

Such perfect movements... no, they far exceeded the meaning of "perfect." Many movements were impossible even for top swimmers...

Did Lei Huanxi need any training? It wasn't that they were training Lei Huanxi; Lei Huanxi could directly train other athletes!

Incredible, too incredible.

"Old Shi, you really found a treasure," Peng Zewei muttered, "Even if the selection competition started now, the champions of the 100 meters and 200 meters would definitely be Lei Huanxi."

"1000 meters? 1500 meters?" Shi Shunzhong finally came to his senses, his ambition fully ignited, "If we strengthen his endurance training and he meets the requirements, why can't he achieve great results in long-distance events?"

"Also, the relay events," Peng Zewei now understood the meaning of "greed makes the snake swallow the elephant," "Old Shi, although our men's swimming team has had talented individuals, a true superstar might be born in our hands."

Shi Shunzhong nodded repeatedly.

But after Lei Huanxi became a superstar, as his coach, money and honor became secondary. His name would be forever remembered in the swimming world.

"Test him on long-distance events this afternoon," Peng Zewei quickly decided, "Lei Huanxi isn't interested in swimming, but that's fine. Fulfill all his requirements. He doesn't have to train every day; he can swim according to his own wishes. His talents will be fully realized. I'll handle the pressure from above and the ideological work of the other team members. I have only one requirement: ensure that Lei Huanxi can compete smoothly. If anything goes wrong, I'll hold you responsible."

"Don't worry, I'm more nervous than you," Shi Shunzhong stared intently at Lei Huanxi, who was swimming more and more smoothly and getting faster, "Now he's my treasure. If anyone tries to touch him, I'll fight to the death!"