Intimidation

After a long, embarrassing silence, everyone began speaking confusedly, as if they were in the stock market.

"Feixiang Lin? How could he submit application? Is he not clear about his status?"

"Is he making fun of us? How can he compete in such a big game? I bet he cannot even stand straight on the field."

"How dare he ignore the bigger issue! We have been tolerating him this entire time, not asking anything of him, yet now look what he has done! Is he doing this for fun?"

"To tell the truth, I remember that Feixiang Lin had gone to training on time right before we went to the highland."

"Well he did, but did you ever notice what he was doing? He was practicing broadcasting gymnastics, and his coach was with him! What were they doing, having a kindergarten party?"

Hearing the mean-spirited gossip, Coach Ding was uncomfortable.