I traveled back in time to 2008 and became Zhu Ting's fellow countryman and roommate in the Henan team.
Others thought I would use "Prophet" to help her avoid detours and win the championship.
But I didn't.
I only did three small things: when she was growing, I handed her a glass of warm milk; when she was questioned because of her thinness, I practiced silently until late at night, accompanying her to polish every defensive detail; after she shone in the world, late at night when the noise had dissipated, I listened to her talk about her unknown fatigue and fear.
I know all the glorious endings and every darkest pain. I don't want to stop her from walking on the road to the crown that is destined to be full of thorns. I just want to be the most silent piece of floor behind her, picking up those heavy knocks that may knock her down, so that she can jump higher and fly longer.
This is a championship road about protection and companionship. The crown is made of sweat, tears and scars, and my journey through time is just to make the crown less wobbly and more solid when it is worn on her head.
——This article is dedicated to all those who know that the road ahead is difficult, but still choose to move forward side by side.
