Chapter 388: Restored to Original

After finishing a cigarette, Coach Feng wanted to enter the training hall but was held back by Coach Zhang.

Coach Zhang took him to the back of the training hall.

"Why are you sneaking around like a thief?"

"Cailing is definitely sneaking in extra training while I'm away," Coach Zhang said with certainty. "If I were here, she wouldn't increase the load because she knows I wouldn't allow it while I'm watching her.

Recently, she has asked me many times to increase the load, and I have refused every time. Actually, I feel like it should be okay, but I'm afraid."

They were both insiders, and they knew the mindset of athletes and coaches; what Feng Zhangsheng found puzzling was not his old friend's hesitation or evasive attitude, but the result.

Logically, with that kind of fatal injury to the shoulder joint, Li Cailing's professional career should have ended right there; being able to watch the gate at the Provincial Sports Institute and have a meal to eat in the future would be considered the provincial team taking care of her.

But how could his old friend be so full of hope?

Back in the day, he was the one whose professional career ended because of a shoulder joint injury. When it comes to understanding this kind of major injury, no one could have a more painful memory than him.

The two of them tiptoed like thieves to the back, stepped on wooden crates, and looked inside through the glass.

Sure enough, the one who knows their athlete's temper and character best has to be the coach who brought them up from the start.

Li Cailing was preparing to bench press; she was a bit flustered, secretly glancing at the door while adding weight to avoid her coach suddenly coming in and scolding her.

Watching Li Cailing add barbell plate after barbell plate, Coach Feng asked in surprise, "How much could she bench press before the injury?"

"105 kilograms."

"Damn, that's awesome!" Coach Feng praised. "Many male soccer and basketball players can't push that number."

"Different specialties," Coach Zhang said flatly.

But as Li Cailing hesitantly increased the barbell weight to 100 kilograms, his expression became somewhat ugly.

"Hurry and call a stop; she just had a major injury, going straight to 100 kilograms—what if she gets injured again?"

Coach Zhang hesitated for a moment, but in the end, he remained silent and shook his head.

"What are you thinking!"

"Actually, according to the rehabilitation training process, she could have handled 100 kilograms a long time ago. I was scared in my heart and didn't dare," Coach Zhang said in a low voice.

Coach Feng also understood this mindset very well and sighed softly.

He understood his old friend's meaning: if it works, it works; if it doesn't, he could try to help Li Cailing find a job.

Not many athletes can make it out; some good prospects falling for no reason is the norm.

If it doesn't work out, then so be it; taking advantage of being young to become an assistant coach or watching the gate are both good options, better than struggling in injury.

Li Cailing warmed up a bit more and lay down under the barbell.

Coach Zhang's heart was in his throat, his eyes fixed on her without blinking.

"100 kilograms, this weight is not low. What is the world champion level bench press for the women's 60KG category?"

"Around 110-112.5KG."

Coach Feng nodded slightly, his interest greatly increased.

Being able to go straight to 100KG in rehabilitation training after a major injury—if she recovers her physical fitness, it seems the world championship isn't that far away.

It's just that he didn't know if it would work.

"Here it comes, here it comes, here it comes," Coach Feng muttered, his eyes fixed straight on Li Cailing's shoulder.

The muscles bulged, full of power. But in the eyes of the two coaches, what they saw was Li Cailing's repaired shoulder joint after the injury; it was a mess inside, and the normal anatomical tissue structure was gone.

Whether it could bear 100kg of force was really hard to say.

However, the next second, the two were stunned.

The 100kg barbell was bench pressed up without any difficulty.

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100kg bench press for 10 reps, Li Cailing was relaxed and had plenty of energy to spare.

"Holy crap!" Coach Feng and Coach Zhang said in unison.

"Was she really injured?" Coach Feng asked, finding it hard to believe despite seeing the small scar on Li Cailing's shoulder.

"Really," Coach Zhang said, clenching his fists and squeezing the two words out through his teeth.

His eyes were as bright as streetlights, glaringly dazzling. 100KG, it really works!

"Awesome!" Coach Feng praised once again.

Li Cailing seemed somewhat satisfied, but also somewhat dissatisfied; after getting up, she prepared to add weight again.

105KG.

"No, this kid is too impatient; you can't increase the load like this," Coach Zhang was a bit panicked, hurriedly jumped off the crate, and ran back with a light trot.

Rehabilitation training emphasizes gradual progress; although the recovery was exceptionally good, one could even say it was a perfect recovery, she still couldn't go straight to her absolute limit.

Coach Zhang was both surprised and happy; he never expected that Li Cailing could recover after experiencing two surgeries following a major injury.

And at this moment, he only had one thought in his mind—to stop Li Cailing's risky attempt.

But by the time he ran back to the training hall, Li Cailing was lying on the equipment, holding the barbell with both hands, motionless.

"Are you hurt!" Coach Zhang's voice had changed, becoming somewhat hoarse.

"Coach..."

"I'm asking you if you're hurt!" Coach Zhang roared.

Li Cailing stood up with a confused look on her face, like a child who had made a mistake, "I took advantage of you being away..."

"I'm asking you if you're hurt, damn it!"

"No, I tried a 105KG bench press, 12 reps, it wasn't strenuous..." Li Cailing was also surprised by her own performance.

12 times!

The normal level from before the injury, it actually recovered in less than 1 month after surgery?!

This is impossible, it's not scientific at all.

"Coach, I think that young Doctor is right. I don't seem to have any problems at all, I can train normally tomorrow."

"Does your shoulder hurt?"

"It doesn't hurt, it's the same as before the injury!" Li Cailing moved her shoulder a bit and said confidently.

Coach was like he was dreaming; Feng Jiaolian walked to Li Cailing's side in confusion and looked at the wound on her shoulder.

"I heard it was two surgeries?"

"Yes, Feng Jiaolian," Li Cailing said, "After the first surgery, it was no good. Never mind extending my arm or bearing weight, it hurt like hell just moving it a little. But after this surgery, there isn't a single strange feeling. It's miraculous!"

"Did you find a doctor at the National Training General Administration?" Feng Jiaolian asked suspiciously, "Lao Zhang, you really spent a fortune this time. But that can't be right either; I haven't heard that the medical standards at the General Administration of Sport are this high."

"Of course not, I found him in the Provincial Hospital, Professor Deng from the Second Affiliated Hospital."

"!!!"

"Is his surgery really that good? That's impossible." Coach looked Li Cailing's arm up and down as if he were sleepwalking; his eyes weren't even focusing, and his pupils were somewhat dilated.

"Coach, there really is nothing wrong, I don't feel a thing. I think I can do a 107.5kg bench press tomorrow!"

"Don't!!!" Coach roared subconsciously.

The roar gave both Feng Jiaolian and Li Cailing a start.

"Take it slow, no rush. There is still some time before the National Games. What you need to do during this time is be careful not to get injured again."

Coach said insincerely.

In his fantasy, Li Cailing had already stood on the podium at the National Games.

(End of chapter)