Chapter Summaries

Huang Chong attacked on Qingxiu Mountain’s final climb and rode solo to win the Tour of Guangxi, defending his title by nearly two minutes. His victory earned the Red and White Jerseys and 380 UCI points, while the race’s huge crowds raised hopes that it could attract more sponsors and top riders.

• Huang Chong attacked on the steep final ascent, while Lennert Van Eetvelt followed his team director’s orders and focused on defending his position from Onley.
• Huang Chong reached the summit nearly thirty-seven seconds ahead of Van Eetvelt, then sped down Qingxiu Mountain and returned to the flat roads with almost a minute’s lead.
• Huang Chong held off the chase and crossed the finish line alone, celebrating with the Chinese fans.
• Huang Chong defended his Tour of Guangxi title by nearly two minutes and secured the Red Jersey and White Jersey.
• Huang Chong received 380 UCI points and €38,000 in race prize money, while his performance and the spectators’ turnout highlighted the race’s potential to grow.

After winning the Tour of Guangxi, Huang Chong thanked his team, saw his cousins and teammates off, and traveled to Hangzhou to visit Chen Junyi’s parents. Their warm reception eased his nerves, leaving him wondering whether they already regarded him as their son-in-law.

• Huang Chong thanked the Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe team after his Tour of Guangxi victory and invited them to enjoy their time in Guangxi.
• Huang Chong bought return flights and gave gifts to Huang Xiaocong and his roommates, while Huang Xiaocong resolved to study hard and make the most of the opportunities his cousin had opened for him.
• Huang Chong met Du Wei, Li Zifan, and Zhou Ming in Hangzhou and agreed to consider their business partnership only after his professional team evaluated it.
• Huang Chong visited Du Wei’s home with gifts for Wu Fang’s baby, and Wu Fang encouraged him to marry Chen Junyi.
• Huang Chong arrived at Chen Junyi’s home, where Chen Mingyuan and Zhang Wanqing welcomed him warmly and invited him to tea and dinner.

Huang Chong visited Chen Junyi’s parents in Hangzhou and won their approval by offering meaningful gifts and promising to treat her well. Chen Junyi received her parents’ blessing from Birmingham and felt both grateful and reluctant to leave them as the couple looked ahead to meeting Huang Chong’s parents and planning their future.

• Huang Chong gave Chen Mingyuan two bottles of wine he had won as cycling prizes, and Chen Mingyuan accepted them after Huang Chong explained their significance.
• Huang Chong presented Chen Mingyuan and Zhang Wanqing with Patek Philippe watches, and Zhang Wanqing said they approved of his relationship with Chen Junyi while declining any further expensive gifts.
• Chen Mingyuan asked Huang Chong to bring Chen Junyi to meet his parents when she next returned to China, and Huang Chong agreed.
• After leaving Chen Junyi’s parents’ home, Huang Chong messaged Chen Junyi about their approval and went to visit Zhang Guowei.
• Chen Junyi read Huang Chong’s messages and her parents’ own words of blessing, then felt grateful and emotional about building a life with Huang Chong.