At the age of twelve, Xiao Jingyi tried out for a youth snowboard training program but didn't make the cut. The reason: he was too old and only had average potential.
At seventeen, he applied to a university in northern China to pursue snowboarding, despite his family's opposition.
At eighteen, he put his studies on hold and competed around the world, only to face countless jeers and insults:
"You're genuinely terrible."
"Amateur level. What a disgrace."
"The only thing you have going for you is your face."
"Stick to showing off in short videos. You really think you can win a world championship?"
Two weeks later, at the International Ski Federation World Cup men's big air event, Xiao Jingyi landed a historic backside quad 1980 and won his first World Cup championship!
The comments section changed completely:
"Where are those people who called him an amateur? Come out and apologize!"
"God Yi, I admit I was way too loud before."
"From now on, I'm your loyal servant. No, your biggest fan!"
"We'll be counting on you at the Winter Olympics in three years!"
A decade in the life of a young snowboarder, from obscurity to adoration, from his hometown ski resort to the Olympic summit. Facing the enormous gap between his country and the world's leading snowboarding nations, he charges forward without hesitation.
He is a pioneer confronting the unknown, walking alone beneath the open sky.
An alternate-universe story about Xuebao's uncle, with major plot changes. The protagonist will ultimately win an Olympic gold medal.
A realistic sports story, with no golden finger, only an unyielding will to stand shoulder to shoulder with the gods in a mortal body.
The timeline, rules, and competitions are fictionalized to serve the plot; there are no real-life models.
Pairing: Xie Chen. A lovestruck, unconventional domineering CEO, domineering to everyone except his wife. He's had a one-sided crush for years: powerful, gentle, accepting, and steadfast.
Theme: A tribute to the pioneers who have quietly devoted themselves to our country's snowboarding scene.