The path of an athlete was a tough one to begin with. No matter who it was, they would be sure to be filled with a world of pain as they trod on this path of thorns, with many of them forced to drop out midway due to injuries.
For those that did stand victorious, almost all of them would have some lingering scars they carried with them for life.
As an athlete herself, it was only natural that Shi Guang could feel a sense of agony and melancholy in her mood right now as well.
"The life of an athlete has always been similar to that of a summer flower—bedazzling yet short-lived. It's not that you can't swim anymore, you just can't compete. There will come a day when I'll be the same as well. There's no athlete that can stay on forever without retiring."
A sharp, sour feeling surged through Xu Zixian's heart as her eyes welled up with uncontrollable tears once more. "I'm sorry, Shi Guang…"
Shi Guang remained silent. "…"
