184: Chapter 184: The Promise Was Broken 184: Chapter 184: The Promise Was Broken The referee’s face also showed a look of surprise.
Song Haoyu, known as the Swimming Prince at Huadu University, unexpectedly encountered physical issues just as the competition was about to start.
What a pity!
Concerned, the referee asked Song Haoyu, “Song Haoyu, do you need me to have someone take you to the school doctor?”
Song Haoyu quickly replied, “No need, teacher.
I’ll be fine after a short rest.”
The referee looked at Song Haoyu, finding it somewhat strange yet unable to pinpoint exactly what was odd, but refrained from saying more.
Then, he turned his attention back to the contestants by the pool and loudly announced, “Competitors, prepare!”
He picked up the whistle and put it in his mouth, and a sharp whistle pierced the air.
The contestants leaped from their platforms into the pool, splashing water as they began swimming fiercely forward on their respective lanes.
On the fourth lane, Qin Zimo swam like a Mermaid in the pool, with a graceful figure and swift progress, proving to be the fastest among all contestants.
Her formidable strength made the spectators marvel at the prowess of the Swimming Queen.
In the audience, Qin Zimo’s fans, as well as former fans of Song Haoyu, had all become Qin Zimo supporters, cheering for her: “Go, Qin Zimo!”
“Go, Swimming Queen!”
“Qin Zimo will win!”
Qin Zimo maintained her leading speed effortlessly, clearly not unleashing her full power.
This sight even made Song Haoyu, who pretended to be unwell, acknowledge Qin Zimo as truly worthy of being the Swimming Queen; not only because of her swimming prowess but also her control of rhythm, a definite master far superior to himself.
The quickest Qin Zimo smoothly touched the wall and turned at the 3-minute mark, entering the second 100-meter lane.
The referee by the pool’s eyes sparkled: Qin Zimo is indeed Huadu University’s strongest swimmer.
Despite preserving her strength in the first 100-meter lane, she managed such an impressive 3-minute result—it isn’t easy!
As Qin Zimo touched the wall to turn into the second 100-meter lane and had swum nearly 20 meters, Lin Fei touched the wall after several other contestants had turned.
The referee looked at the unfamiliar Lin Fei, wondering internally: Strange, I should know the best male swimmers in the school, but why does this boy seem unfamiliar, as if I’ve never seen him before?
However, just as he found Lin Fei unfamiliar, he suddenly noticed Lin Fei in the pool accelerating rapidly, like a shark slicing through waves, overtaking other contestants and directly chasing Qin Zimo.
The referee thought he was hallucinating and rubbed his eyes, only to be shocked to find that within this short span, Lin Fei was already approaching Qin Zimo—how could this be possible?
Similarly, all spectators in the audience held their breath, all recalling when Lin Fei overtook Song Haoyu in a past race—could this moment be repeating itself?
Even Song Haoyu craned his neck, silently chanting: Go, Zimo, go, Zimo, you must defeat this guy!
He lost to Lin Fei and made a fool of himself.
He hoped Qin Zimo could beat Lin Fei and avenge him.
But just as he clenched his fists, secretly hoping Qin Zimo would defeat Lin Fei for him, suddenly many students in the audience cried out in panic: “Oh no, he’s overtaken Zimo!”
Song Haoyu nearly stumbled and fell upon hearing that, immediately turning his gaze to the pool only to see Lin Fei on the fifth lane, like a shark darting forward swiftly, unbelievably fast, already distancing himself several meters from Qin Zimo on the fourth lane, with the gap widening…
The referee by the pool was also aghast, internally exclaiming: Qin Zimo has been overtaken?
Since Qin Zimo came to Huadu University a year ago, she had never been overtaken in the pool—the title of Swimming Queen is not for nothing.
He seemed to recall that the absolutely confident Qin Zimo once said she’d consider anyone who could beat her in the pool as her boyfriend.
But over time at Huadu University, no male student had been able to outperform Qin Zimo in the pool.
Yet, today, could Qin Zimo’s promise be broken?
The spectators began to shout loudly, cheering Qin Zimo on, but this didn’t change the fact that Lin Fei was opening the gap larger and larger.
On the fourth lane, Qin Zimo couldn’t believe Lin Fei overtook her.
No one had surpassed her over the past year.
Her indomitable spirit triggered her final sprint, determined to surpass Lin Fei in the last 30 meters.
“Zimo is starting to sprint!” Her fans saw Qin Zimo clearly accelerate in the pool, and they couldn’t hold back their excitement, shouting loudly.
Hope rekindled in Song Haoyu’s eyes, internally saying: I knew Zimo couldn’t be defeated that easily.
She’s finally launching her counterattack—Lin Fei, do you think you’ve won?
The real showdown has just begun!
Even the referee had a hint of a smile: Looks like Qin Zimo is indeed Qin Zimo; she won’t be defeated easily.
Her true power only erupts fully at the end, and it seems her promise might not be fulfilled.
In the pool, Qin Zimo accelerated indeed like a dolphin, swiftly closing in on Lin Fei, the distance shrinking…
But the situation changed again; just as Qin Zimo was about to catch up, Lin Fei suddenly surged forward once more like an enraged shark, cutting the waves.
Under the astonished gazes of everyone, with an unbelievable speed, he swam the 30-meter distance in seconds to the finish, touching the wall.
On the venue’s big screen, Lin Fei’s name appeared immediately alongside his finishing time of 4 minutes.
Lin Fei was the first to reach the finish and touch the wall, shocking Song Haoyu, whose eyes widened in disbelief and whose face turned ashen—Qin Zimo lost?
His goddess just lost?
His original hope to avenge his humiliation through Qin Zimo was suddenly dashed.
Song Haoyu, feeling powerless, slumped back in the corner chair, deeply affected.
The audience was also stunned, unable to believe that Lin Fei had beaten Qin Zimo, and were too shocked to speak.
The referee by the pool wore a look of disbelief, internally exclaiming: Who would have thought Qin Zimo’s promise would be broken today.
Qin Zimo noticed Lin Fei’s sudden acceleration, sensing trouble, and was startled to see Lin Fei already at the finish line touching the wall.
Yet she kept swimming forward, but Lin Fei reached the finish first, and having been defeated for the first time, she couldn’t help but feel a sense of loss.
Upon reaching the finish, whether from swimming fatigue or the impact of the defeat, Qin Zimo suddenly felt a sharp pain in her lower abdomen, and her brows furrowed.