The furor and glory of the college entrance exams rushed in like a tide, then gradually receded.
To Xu Wuyi, the title of provincial champion was merely a footnote to his past efforts, not the end of his journey.
He followed Principal Zhang's advice regarding the award ceremony, the city's recognition assembly, and the endless stream of interview requests—declining what he could and keeping the rest as brief as possible.
Another day passed. As the morning sun streamed through the window, Xu Wuyi had already finished his foundational breathing exercises.
He changed into a worn, faded Martial Arts Uniform and, just as he had on hundreds of mornings past, walked toward the Honghe First Middle School campus.
Although he had already graduated, his request to use the school's training hall had been approved without a moment's hesitation.
