It was like a young fanboy chasing after He Tiantian every day.
Whether it was a minor domestic competition or a major international one, he could be seen with his long and short cameras.
Eventually, the fanboy wasn’t content with merely sitting in the stands, so he began to slowly approach his goddess.
Born into a wealthy family, this fanboy was well-tutored and highly educated himself.
What’s key is that he was very handsome, perfectly matching He Tiantian’s aesthetic.
Naturally, He Tiantian and the fanboy became a couple.
However, since He Tiantian had a special status, the two discussed and planned to announce their relationship after He Tiantian retired.
In the millennium year, after participating in her third Olympics, He Tiantian reaped both individual and team gold medals and subsequently announced her retirement.
After retiring, He Tiantian went to the USA to study sports medicine in university.
The fanboy also went abroad to study with her.
Strictly speaking, the fanboy was one year younger than He Tiantian.
But while He Tiantian was traveling north and south for competitions, he had already successfully completed his university and graduate studies.
To accompany his lover and advance himself, the fanboy pursued a second degree.
The couple studied together in the USA and also managed their respective careers during their spare time.
On the day He Tiantian received her degree, the fanboy proposed to her.
In those days, the internet had just emerged, and information didn’t spread as swiftly as in later generations, so by the time news reached back to Hua Country, He Tiantian and the fanboy had already returned, preparing for their wedding.
Coming from a distinguished family and being the designated heir, their wedding was bound to be extremely grand.
And He Tiantian, already a prominent grand slam winner in the sports world aside from her various championship titles, also had her own business conglomerate.
This union was indeed no small affair.
Liu Xiuzhi and the entire family were brought to a private island in Hua Country, along with an assembly of significant figures.
In the presence and blessings of hundreds of guests, He Tiantian and the fanboy were married.
It was a wedding of the century, leaving a profound impression on many.
However, after getting married, the retired He Tiantian seemed to become quieter.
In the media, there were hardly any reports about her.
Some people vaguely heard that she wasn’t pursuing athletics or business but had instead opened a center for sports medicine treatment and rehabilitation.
"...This, this crossover is just too incredible. A grand slam athlete turned into a surgeon?"
"It’s funny, not that I’m prejudiced against athletes, but my understanding is that most athletes aren’t very academically inclined."
"He Tiantian is no ordinary athlete; she’s a legend in the sports world. An undefeated goddess, already revered on the Divine Altar, her potential and abilities are beyond our imagination."
"No matter how impressive, that’s still a huge leap. Ah, wouldn’t it be nice if Tenth Ring He just focused on running her archery range or selling Recurve Bows branded with her name? Why become a doctor?"
"Ah, you might not know this. Only athletes understand the hardships of other athletes. I heard that Goddess He once had a teammate who had to retire due to an injury."
"Exactly, the frequency of injuries in athletes is quite high, and some even miss significant competitions or retire early because of these pains!"
It seemed that people could understand why He Tiantian chose to become a doctor.
But deep down, prejudices remained.
It wasn’t until years later when Hua Country finally hosted the Olympics on its own turf, and the much-anticipated Flying Man lived up to expectations by winning the 110 meters hurdles.
During the competition, he also broke his own world record with an outstanding performance.
It wasn’t his first gold medal or his first world record, but at this time and place, the significance was tremendous.
The people of Hua Country were ecstatic, and Flying Man became a national hero and idol.
During a media interview post-race, the Flying Man typically thanked the country, leaders, coaches, and his family.
But then, he specifically mentioned a name, "Also, I need to thank Doctor He Tiantian, the undefeated goddess of Hua Country. She persuaded me to treat my Achilles tendon before the race and personally performed surgery, fully helping me recover and guiding my recovery training!"
"Without Doctor He Tiantian, I wouldn’t have succeeded this time!"