Chapter 30 — Medals Are Not For You

"Miss Kieu, next week the documentary will air again. The production side hopes that I will coordinate with the promotion, saying that the internal medical team always cooperates very smoothly." “Are you going?” “Let's go.” I was a bit surprised. Tong Han took out a few sheets of printer paper from her backpack. "They gave me the interview script. I revised it." The broadcast version of the documentary was twelve minutes longer than the draft. The scenes of Luc Thua Ye lying in the hospital bed three years ago were not deleted. The scenes of first failure in training, falling, refusing treatment, along with scenes of me and the coaching staff arguing to stop training, were also included. My face was not intentionally magnified. Most of the time, I just stand at the edge of the frame, holding a notepad, or squatting on the ground adjusting the equipment. Each time it appeared, the caption below the screen read: *[Building and implementing a recovery plan: Kieu Tranh]* On the day the documentary aired, the club held a small premiere. I was invited to attend, but did not sit in the family row. The professional association left me a position in the medical team area. Tong Han sat next to me. Luc Thua Da still couldn't stand for long, he sat near the aisle in the first row. The gold medal was placed on the display platform in front of him, the light shining down sparklingly. After the premiere, MC invited Tong Han on stage. "Doctor Tong, you were once known as the greatest hero who helped Luc Thua Da return to the track. Looking back at this entire recovery process, what do you feel?" There were a few friendly laughs from under the stands. Tong Han held the microphone, not smiling at all. "I was in charge of medical support for seven months before Luc Thua Ye returned. Main tasks included training monitoring, pre-match evaluation and acute injury management." She looked towards the production crew list at the bottom of the big screen. "The core rehabilitation plan for the first three years was completed by Ms. Kieu Tranh. The original documentary had me recounting some treatment experiences in which I did not participate. At that time, I did not know the source of the documents, nor did I verify them in time." Phuong Kha stood on the side of the yard, her face completely changed. MC tried to defend: "Group cooperation is inherently..." "This is not group assignment." Tong Han continued to speak. "Whoever's job is done, that person's name must be recorded. Removing one person's name and then letting another person stand in for it is not fair to both people." The hall suddenly became quiet. She handed a document to MC. "In addition, I submitted a written explanation report during my suspension to the club. Before the commercial challenge tournament, I clearly asked Luc Thua Da to withdraw from the competition. Professional decisions should not have to give way to promotions and contracts." The club manager quickly stood up, intending to signal the staff to end the livestream. But there were still representatives of the Sports Media and Professional Association at the scene, all lenses were pointed straight at the stage. Tong Han put down the microphone and returned to his seat. When she sat down, her hands were still shaking slightly. I gave her a bottle of water. “Are you afraid?” “Fear of losing my job.” She twisted the cap of the bottle and took a large gulp. “But I'm also suspended from work.” After the premiere ended, Luc Thua Da called us back. He walked very slowly with his cane. His assistant tried to step up to help, but he raised his hand and refused. When he walked in front of me, his forehead was covered with a layer of sweat. “Has the certification association passed?” “The first instance has passed.” “Congratulations.” "Thank you." His eyes turned to Tong Han. "I will explain to the club about the report. It is because I refused to withdraw from the competition, it has nothing to do with you." Tong Han nodded. “Originally, you should explain.” Luc Thua Da paused.