Keeping a well-crafted promise
By LI YINGXUE in Hangzhou |
China Daily |
Updated: 2023-10-04 11:40
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When she told him they were rowers, the artisan proposed a deal.
"I'll give you this if you win the championship," he said. "I'd like to wish you smooth success, like a fish in water."
Lu said she was not only moved, but also motivated by his offer.
"I couldn't stop thinking every day that I had to win the championship, just so that I could hold that fish!" she recalled.
Wang watched their match and said he was dazzled by Lu's "exceptional talent".
"I feel immense pride for the Chinese people and the athletes in our Chinese sports delegation."
