After the ITT race was over, Huang Chong returned to the team's support area, where his teammates welcomed him with applause and hugs.
"Damn, man! You actually beat the Asian King of Cycling! That insane overtake in the last kilometer got my blood pumping. You're on another level!"
Brother Xiaoma was the first to come over, praising him and giving him a hug.
"Now I see. You weren't going all out when you raced against us before, were you? You were really holding back!"
"I think so too. Huang Chong and I are basically the same type of rider. I remember back at the National Road Cycling Championships at the end of last year, the first time we competed for the gold medal... I couldn't accept the loss back then—"
Brother Niu from the Longjiang Team came up and gave Huang Chong a hug as he spoke, continuing,
"But who could have guessed that championship last year would turn out to be my best shot at the gold medal."
