The big devil in table tennis

Chapter 1260 Daily Practice

The next morning, Lin Hui woke up from his sleep, rubbed his sleepy eyes, and looked towards the bed opposite him habitually.

However, what caught my eye was Jianhua's empty bed.

The quilt on the bed was neatly folded into a standard tofu block, and the sheets were pulled up meticulously, as if no one had ever slept in it.

The room was quiet, with only the sounds of birds singing outside the window and the faint sounds of morning exercises coming from the playground in the distance.

Lin Hui was stunned for a moment, then reacted.

This guy Jianhua must have quietly got up before dawn to practice.

Thinking of this, Lin Hui couldn't help but sigh, feeling a little complicated.

During training yesterday, Jianhua was very dissatisfied with his performance.

Today is designated to practice.

Lin Hui turned over and sat up, his eyes falling on the photo on Jianhua's bedside.

In the photo, Jianhua is smiling brightly, holding the trophy of last year's competition in his hands, his eyes full of confidence and pride.

But after the training yesterday, Jianhua said nothing.

I got up early this morning.

Lin Hui turned over and sat up, his eyes falling on the photo on Jianhua's bedside.

In the photo, Jianhua is smiling brightly, holding the trophy of last year's competition in his hands, his eyes full of confidence and pride.

But after the training yesterday, Jianhua said nothing.

I got up early this morning.

Lin Hui frowned, feeling a little uneasy.

He remembered that Jianhua's performance during yesterday's training was not bad, and he even worked harder than usual.

But after the training, Jianhua behaved contrary to his usual behavior. Instead of discussing tactics with everyone, he quietly packed up his things and left the training room alone.

Lin Hui quickly put on his clothes, walked out of the dormitory, and decided to look for Jianhua.

In the early morning, the national team was still shrouded in a thin layer of fog, and there was a hint of coolness in the air.

Lin Hui went to the training room first, pushed open the door, and found it empty. Only a few lights were on, illuminating the empty equipment and floor.

He frowned, feeling even more confused.

"Jianhua is usually the most active in training, so why isn't he in the training room?" Lin Hui muttered to himself, turned around and went to the cafeteria again.

There were only a few people eating breakfast in the cafeteria, and Jianhua was still nowhere to be seen.

Lin Hui felt a little anxious and couldn't help but quicken his pace.

He searched along the path, passing by the library, the conference hall, and even the basketball court that Jianhua often went to, but he didn't see him.

Lin Hui's heart gradually sank, and Jianhua's silent back at the end of yesterday's training appeared in his mind. What happened to him?

Finally, Lin Hui walked to the playground.

From a distance, he saw a figure sitting on the steps at the edge of the playground, with his back to him, head down, seemingly in a daze.

Lin Hui recognized Jianhua at a glance.

He walked over quickly, his footsteps sounding particularly clear in the early morning silence.

"Jianhua!" Lin Hui called out, with a hint of urgency in his voice.

Jianhua seemed startled, his shoulders trembled slightly, and then he slowly turned his head.

There was no smile on his face as usual, his eyes were a little dim, and even a little tired.

Seeing Lin Hui, he forced a smile and said in a hoarse voice: "Why are you here?"

Lin Hui walked over to him and sat down. His eyes fell on Jianhua's face and he looked at him carefully. "I woke up and found that you were not there, so I came out to look for you. Why are you sitting here alone? What happened?"

Jianhua lowered his head, his fingers scratching the ground unconsciously. He was silent for a long time before speaking: "Nothing, just... a little tired."

"Tired?" Lin Hui frowned. "Are you feeling unwell? Or is the training too strenuous?"

Jianhua shook his head and smiled bitterly: "It's not the physical fatigue, but the mental fatigue."

Lin Hui's heart tightened. He knew Jianhua was always a strong-willed person and rarely showed such emotions.

He patted Jianhua's shoulder gently and said in a gentle tone: "What happened? Tell me."

Jianhua took a deep breath, looked towards the playground in the distance, and said in a low voice: "Lin Hui, do you remember when we won the trophy last year? At that time, I felt that I could do anything. I felt that as long as I worked hard, I would be able to do my best. But this year... I found that no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't seem to meet my expectations. Every time I trained, I felt that I was not good enough, and the pressure was getting greater and greater. Sometimes... I even doubted whether I was really suitable to continue."

Lin Hui listened quietly, feeling a little sad.

He knew that Jianhua always set high standards for himself, especially in competitions and training, almost to the point of being harsh. But he didn't expect that this kind of pressure had made him so exhausted.

"Jianhua, don't put too much pressure on yourself." Lin Hui said softly, "The competition is not for others, but for yourself. As long as you try your best, there is nothing to regret."

Jianhua smiled bitterly and shook his head: "But I'm afraid... I'm afraid that I'll disappoint everyone. I'm afraid that I'll disappoint my coach, my teammates, and even myself."

Lin Hui was silent for a while, then smiled: "You are our teammate, we believe in you. No matter what the result is, we will support you. Jianhua, you are not fighting alone, we are all by your side."

Jianhua turned his head and looked at Lin Hui, a hint of gratitude flashing in his eyes.

He took a deep breath and seemed to want to say something, but in the end he just nodded.

"Let's go and have breakfast." Lin Hui stood up and stretched out his hand to pull Jianhua up. "Don't think too much. We still have training today."

Jianhua nodded and followed Lin Hui to the cafeteria.

As a result, when they were halfway there, they saw Xu Xin and Shao Jie walking together, so they walked up to Lin Hui and Jianhua and greeted them.

"You're here so early." Xu Xin smiled and waved. His eyes swept between Lin Hui and Jianhua, and he noticed that Jianhua had his head lowered and looked a little listless, completely different from his usual sunny and confident self.

Lin Hui smiled and responded, "Yes, the air is good in the morning, let's go out for a walk." As he spoke, he glanced at Jianhua beside him, feeling a little worried.

Xu Xin keenly noticed that Jianhua was in a bad mood, frowned, and asked softly: "Jianhua, what's wrong with you? You don't look very energetic."

Jianhua raised his head, forced a smile, and said in a hoarse voice: "It's okay."

Shaojie also noticed Jianhua's abnormality, walked up to him and patted him on the shoulder, saying with concern: "Are you too tired these days? You need to have a good rest!"

Jianhua laughed and said nothing. Instead, Lin Hui interrupted everyone's conversation and said, "We have to leave quickly. If we don't leave now, there will be no more food in the cafeteria."

Lin Hui's words reminded everyone, and several people quickened their pace at the same time.

In the national team in the early morning, teammates walked by in twos and threes, and the air was filled with a fresh scent.

Xu Xin said with a smile as he walked: "Lin Hui is right, the buns in the cafeteria are in limited supply. If you go too late, they will be gone." Shaojie also smiled and agreed: "Yes, especially the ones with beef filling, they are always sold out. We have to hurry, otherwise we can only eat leftovers."

As Jianhua listened to their conversation, he seemed to feel a little more relaxed and his pace quickened.

He looked at Lin Hui beside him and silently thanked everyone in his heart.

Lin Hui immediately quickened his pace and said, "Let's hurry up. Only when we are full can we have the strength to train."

A few people chatted and laughed, and soon arrived at the cafeteria.

There were already quite a few people queuing in the cafeteria, and the air was filled with the aroma of food, which made people's appetites whetted.

Xu Xin took a deep breath and said with a smile: "This taste is absolutely amazing! I'm almost starving."

Shaojie also nodded and said, "Yes, today's food smells especially delicious. It seems that we came at the right time."

Several people quickly joined the queue, their eyes constantly scanning the dazzling array of dishes in the window.

Jianhua looked at the plates of steaming food and his mood seemed to improve a lot.

He pointed at the braised pork in the window and said, "Give me one serving of braised pork."

Lin Hui smiled and patted his shoulder: "That's right, eat more and don't always think about those troubles."

Xu Xin also came over and pointed at the fried noodles on the other side and said, "I want some fried noodles and a fried egg. I need to replenish my energy for today's training."

Shaojie went straight to the steamed buns window and said with a smile: "Take your time to choose. I'll go grab a few beef buns first. If you're late, they will be gone."

Several people ordered their favorite dishes, took their plates and found an empty table to sit down.

The aroma of the food is so tempting that one can’t help but salivate.

Xu Xin picked up a piece of fried noodles with chopsticks, took a bite with satisfaction, and said with a smile: "This tastes amazing! It turns out that getting up early is good for you."

Shaojie took a bite of the beef bun and nodded repeatedly: "Yes, this bun has a thin skin and lots of fillings, it's very juicy, it's simply a delicacy."

Jianhua also picked up a piece of braised pork and put it in his mouth to savor it carefully.

The aroma of the meat filled the air and melted in his mouth, making him unable to help but smile with satisfaction.

Shaojie smiled as he ate and said, "Today's meal is really worth it."

Lin Hui smiled and nodded: "Yes, only when you are full can you have the energy to train. Jianhua, you have to work harder today and don't let everyone down."

Jianhua nodded, with a hint of determination in his eyes.

Several people were eating and chatting, and the atmosphere was relaxed and pleasant.

After breakfast, they walked to the training ground together to meet the challenges of the new day.

When I came to the training room, I found that there were so many people here today!

The training room was already packed with people; the equipment area, treadmill area, and strength training area were almost all occupied.

Everyone was either concentrating on training alone, or working in groups of three or four to cooperate with each other. The air was filled with the smell of sweat and hard work.

"It seems like everyone is working very hard." Xu Xin looked around and said with a smile.

Lin Hui took a quick glance and immediately came back to his senses. He turned to look at Jianhua and said firmly, "Jianhua, I will practice with you today."

Jianhua nodded, with a hint of gratitude in his eyes.

He knew that Lin Hui was worried about his condition and wanted to help him regain his training rhythm and confidence. He took a deep breath and whispered, "Okay, Lin Hui."

Xu Xin and Shao Jie also came over. Xu Xin patted Jianhua on the shoulder and said with a smile: "You're welcome. We are all teammates. It's only natural for us to help each other. If you need any help, just let me know."

Shaojie also nodded in agreement: "Yes, Jianhua, don't put too much pressure on yourself. Training is about taking your time, and you will eventually find the feeling."

Jianhua looked at everyone's concerned eyes, and a warm feeling surged in his heart. He nodded, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: "Okay, let's get started."

Lin Hui took Jianhua to the strength training area and found an idle machine.

While adjusting the weight of the equipment, he said to Jianhua: "Let's start with basic strength training today. Take your time. Don't rush."

Jianhua nodded, stood in front of the machine, and held the handles with both hands.

Lin Hui stood beside him and gently reminded him, "Pay attention to your posture, keep your back straight, and breathe evenly."

Jianhua followed Lin Hui's instructions and began to push the machine slowly.

At first, his movements were a little stiff and he seemed unable to find his usual rhythm.

Lin Hui did not urge him, but patiently guided him: "Yes, that's it, take your time, don't rush."

As the training progressed, Jianhua's movements became smoother and his breathing became more even.

Fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, but his eyes became more and more focused.

Lin Hui looked at his changes and felt relieved.

Xu Xin and Shao Jie were doing other training not far away, and would look over here from time to time.

Xu Xin smiled and said to Shaojie: "It seems that Lin Hui's sparring is effective. Jianhua seems to be in much better condition."

Shaojie nodded and said with a smile: "Yes, Jianhua has always been strong-willed. With Lin Hui's support, he will definitely adjust quickly."

In the training room, everyone was training with full concentration, and the air was filled with a spirit of hard work.

The sounds of equipment colliding, running, and occasional encouragement from team members intertwined together, as if playing a powerful piece of music.

Lin Hui and Jianhua worked well together and the training went very smoothly.

Lin Hui reminded Jianhua to adjust his posture from time to time to ensure that every movement was done properly.

Jianhua's face gradually regained its former confidence, his movements became more powerful, and his rhythm became more steady.

"Yes, that's it. Keep your breathing even and don't be anxious." Lin Hui stood beside Jianhua, his tone gentle but firm.

Jianhua nodded, beads of sweat oozing out of his forehead, but his eyes became more and more focused.

Every time he exerted force, he could feel the strength of his muscles gradually recovering, as if he had regained his former state.

The corners of his mouth rose slightly, revealing a long-lost smile.

When the training was halfway through, Xu Xin and Shao Jie also came over. Xu Xin watched Jianhua's movements and said with a smile: "Jianhua, you have recovered well! It seems that Lin Hui's sparring is effective."

Shaojie also nodded in agreement: "Yes, Jianhua, your movements are much smoother than before. It seems that today's practice was not in vain."

(PS: Please recommend votes, monthly votes, and rewards. If you pass by, please leave your little feet. The author is extremely grateful here, letting the author know that he is not fighting alone and being a loner, thank you!) .