The big devil in table tennis

Chapter 1278 Participating in International Competition

After practicing many times, you still need to use practice to prove the results.

Soon, the European Table Tennis Championships kicked off.

This highly anticipated event attracted top players from various European countries and also invited some outstanding Asian athletes to participate.

As representatives of the Chinese table tennis team, Lin Hui, Jianhua, Xu Xin and Shaojie shoulder the mission of winning glory for the country.

They know very well that every minute and every second on the field is the best test of their recent hard training.

When participating in the competition, the coach repeatedly reminded them: "You must perform at your usual level, don't be nervous, don't panic. In the competition, mentality is more important than technology."

Everyone nodded to show that they understood.

Lin Hui, Jianhua, Xu Xin and Shaojie all know that the coach's words are not only a reminder, but also a test of their psychological quality.

As a singles player, Lin Hui shoulders important responsibilities.

He knew that the strength of European players should not be underestimated, especially their serve and spin techniques, which often made Asian players feel uncomfortable.

But Lin Hui was not afraid. He believed in his training results and the guidance of his coach.

He silently told himself: "As long as I play at my usual pace and take steady steps, I will definitely win."

Just one day before the competition, Li Yu came specially to see him off.

Every time Lin Hui participated in an important competition, Li Yu always wanted to go to the scene in person to cheer him on.

"Brother Lin Hui, can I go to the competition to cheer you on?" Li Yu asked with anticipation, blinking his eyes.

Lin Hui looked at Li Yu, feeling both moved and helpless.

He knew that Li Yu really wanted to support him, but he hoped that she could stay at home and wait for his good news.

So, he patted Li Yu's shoulder gently and said with a smile: "Li Yu, you should wait for me at home. When I return triumphantly, we can celebrate together, okay?"

Li Yu pouted, and although he was a little reluctant, he still nodded: "Okay, Brother Lin Hui, you must do your best! I will watch the live broadcast at home, you can't let me down!"

Lin Hui smiled and nodded: "Don't worry, I will do my best and will not let you down."

After seeing Li Yu off, Lin Hui returned to the dormitory.

When Jianhua saw Lin Hui coming back with a rosy face, he knew that Li Yu had given Lin Hui great support.

Lin Hui's face was filled with confidence and satisfaction, as if he had been injected with new energy.

Jianhua secretly guessed that Li Yu must have given Lin Hui a lot of encouragement and suggestions during training, and may have even helped him adjust his tactics or mentality.

"Are you motivated to play again after seeing Li Yu?" Jianhua asked seriously, with a hint of teasing in his tone, but more of concern.

Every time Lin Hui encountered a bottleneck or a low point, Li Yu could always cheer Lin Hui up in his unique way.

When Lin Hui heard Jianhua's question, he just waved his hand casually at first, as if he didn't want to talk more.

He walked to the side, picked up the water bottle and took a sip of water. His eyes were a little vague, as if he was still recalling the training scene just now.

After a while, he suddenly reacted, turned around, and said firmly: "What are you talking about? Playing basketball is the only thing I want to do in my life."

These words came out of his mouth with an unquestionable determination.

But Jianhua saw that Lin Hui's face was red and he felt embarrassed.

"But why is your face so red?" Jianhua raised his eyebrows, with a hint of teasing in his tone, but his eyes were full of concern.

He noticed that Lin Hui's cheeks were slightly flushed and even his ears were a little hot, which was obviously not due to the heat from the exercise.

Lin Hui was stunned for a moment, then lowered his head and touched his face with his hand, seeming a little embarrassed.

He coughed lightly, trying to hide his awkwardness, but his tone became a little hesitant: "Ah? Is that so? Maybe... maybe it's because the training is too tiring. I sweat a lot and my face gets red easily."

Jianhua obviously didn't believe it. The corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a meaningful smile.

He took a step closer and deliberately lowered his voice and asked, "Is it really just because of the exhaustion from training? Or... did Li Yu say something special to you? Hmm?"

When Lin Hui heard this, the blush on his face became more obvious.

He waved his hands hurriedly, his tone a little flustered: "Don't guess blindly! Li Yu is...!"

Seeing this, Jianhua smiled even more brightly. He patted Lin Hui on the shoulder and deliberately dragged out his tone: "Oh - so that's how it is.

But, Lin Hui, your reaction doesn't seem like 'nothing special'."

Lin Hui was a little overwhelmed by Jianhua's words, so he simply turned around and pretended to tidy up his sneakers, mumbling: "Don't ask me, anyway...anyway, I just want to play basketball well, and don't want to think about anything else."

Jianhua looked at Lin Hui's back and couldn't help laughing out loud.

He knew that Lin Hui had always been a serious and simple person, especially when facing Li Yu.

Maybe Li Yu really said something that made Lin Hui's heart surge today, but Lin Hui was obviously unwilling to talk more.

"Okay, okay, I won't ask anymore." Jianhua shrugged and said in a relaxed tone, "But, Lin Hui, you have to remember that no matter what is said, you are the best player in our team. Don't get too excited and your hands will shake and you won't be able to hit the ball during training tomorrow!"

When Lin Hui heard this, he couldn't help laughing. He turned around, the blush on his face had faded a little, and his eyes became firm again: "Don't worry, how could your hands shake because of such a small thing?"

After Lin Hui and Jianhua exchanged pleasantries for a while, Lin Hui looked at the time, patted Jianhua on the shoulder, and said, "Go to bed early, we have to leave tomorrow."

Jianhua nodded, a look of excitement and anticipation on his face.

Tomorrow, they will play for the national team.

This is the result of their years of hard work and the opportunity they have always dreamed of.

Representing the country is not only a personal honor, but also carries the expectations of countless fans and the honor of the country.

"Yes, tomorrow is a big day." Jianhua took a deep breath, with a hint of nervousness and excitement in his tone, "Lin Hui, do you think I can win this time?"

Lin Hui smiled, his eyes firm and confident: "Of course we can win. We have prepared for so long and trained so many times, isn't it just for this day? As long as we go all out, nothing is impossible." Jianhua looked at Lin Hui, and the tension in his heart seemed to ease a little.

He nodded and said with a smile: "You are right, we will definitely win! However, you must have a good rest tonight and get enough energy so that you can perform at your best tomorrow."

At the same time, Jianhua was lying on the bed, replaying the training scenes of this period in his mind.

The coach's instructions, the encouragement from his teammates, and the countless days and nights of sweating seemed to remind him that tomorrow's game was not just a game, but also an opportunity for them to prove themselves.

As the night deepened, the entire training base gradually became quiet.

Lin Hui and Jianhua were both lying on the bed. Although they had their eyes closed, their hearts were filled with anticipation and nervousness for tomorrow.

They know that international competition will be one of the most important moments in their careers.

The next morning, before it was completely light, Lin Hui and Jianhua had already gotten up. They put on their national team jerseys, carried their equipment, and walked out of the room.

In the corridor, other teammates also came out one after another, nodding to each other with determined expressions on their faces.

The coach stood in the hall, watching the players come out one by one, with a satisfied smile on his face.

He clapped his hands and said loudly: "Today is the day you win glory for our country. Remember, no matter what the result is, as long as you try your best, there will be no regrets. Let's go!"

The players responded in unison: “Yes, coach!”

Lin Hui and Jianhua looked at each other, nodded to each other, and followed the team out of the training base.

Outside, the bus had been waiting for a long time.

They got on the bus and sat in their seats, their hearts full of anticipation for the game and desire for victory.

The car started slowly and drove towards the competition venue. Jianhua looked out the window at the gradually brightening sky and thought silently in his heart: "Today, I must win honor for my country!"

Lin Hui sat next to him, patted his shoulder gently, and said with a smile: "Jianhua, are you ready?"

Jianhua turned his head and looked at Lin Hui, with a confident smile on his face: "We are ready. Let's win this game together!"

The car sped through the morning light, carrying their dreams and hopes, heading towards the battlefield that belonged to them.

Similarly, Xu Xin and Shao Jie participated in the competition as mixed doubles athletes.

They sat in the back seat of the bus, the scenery outside the window passed by quickly, and the morning sun shone on their faces, reflecting their slightly nervous yet expectant expressions.

Shaojie gently touched Xu Xin's arm and asked in a low voice: "Xu Xin, we have been training for so long, is this okay?" There was a hint of uncertainty in his tone, but his eyes became firm in an instant, as if he was cheering himself and Xu Xin up.

Xu Xin turned his head, looked at Shaojie and smiled slightly.

She reached out and patted the back of Shaojie's hand, her tone gentle but powerful: "Of course. We have worked so hard for this day, how can it not be possible? Shaojie, you have to believe in us, believe in our tacit understanding and strength."

Shaojie nodded, took a deep breath, and his eyes gradually became calm.

He whispered, "Yes, we have practiced for countless days and nights, from serving to receiving, from tactical coordination to psychological adjustment, every detail has been polished repeatedly. Xu Xin, you are right, we can do it."

Xu Xin looked at Shaojie, a hint of relief flashing in his eyes.

She knew that Shaojie would inevitably be a little nervous in the face of such a big competition. She said softly: "Shaojie, do you still remember the scene when we first partnered up? At that time, we couldn't even play basic cooperation well, but now? We have become the most tacit partners. Today's game is just one of our countless trainings. There is nothing to be afraid of."

Shaojie couldn't help laughing after hearing this: "Yeah, we were really rookies back then. But now it's different, we're aiming for the championship."

Xu Xin also smiled, with a sly look in his eyes: "That's right, the championship is our goal. So, Shaojie, don't think too much. When we get on the court later, we will play at our usual pace, steadily and step by step."

Shaojie nodded, and the tension in his heart gradually dissipated.

He clenched his fist and whispered, "Okay, Xu Xin, let's do our best. No matter how strong our opponent is, we must play in our own style."

Xu Xin looked at Shaojie, his eyes full of trust and encouragement: "Yes, that's right. Shaojie, you are my most trusted partner. I believe in you, and you must believe in yourself too."

The two smiled at each other, and at this moment their minds were completely connected.

They know that mixed doubles competition is not only a competition of skills, but also a test of tacit understanding and trust.

And they have already established a deep understanding and trust through countless training and competitions.

When they arrived at the airport, the team members got off the bus one after another.

On the way, Xu Xin suddenly stopped, turned around and said to Shaojie: "Shaojie, when we go on the court later, no matter what happens, we must stay calm and follow our own rhythm, okay?"

Shaojie nodded solemnly: "Don't worry, Xu Xin, I will. Let's work hard together and win this game together."

Xu Xin smiled and reached out to hold Shaojie's hand: "Okay, let's work hard together!"

Until the game officially kicked off, Xu Xin and Shao Jie stood in front of the table, staring closely at their opponents.

The opponent's player was obviously also a veteran, his movements were clean and neat, the speed and rotation of his serve were extremely tricky, and every shot was highly aggressive.

At the beginning of the first game, the opponent showed strong suppression.

Although Xu Xin and Shao Jie were mentally prepared, they still felt a little pressure facing such a strong opponent.

The opponent's serve came like lightning. Xu Xin reacted quickly and barely returned the ball, but the opponent's reception was even more ferocious, and he directly hit an offensive ball at a very tricky angle.

Shaojie moved quickly and tried to save the ball, but the ball was too fast. He barely touched the ball but failed to hit it back to the opponent's table.

The score was instantly widened and the opponent took the lead.

"It's okay, Shaojie, stay calm!" Xu Xin said in a low voice, with a hint of calmness in his eyes.

She patted Shaojie on the shoulder, signaling him not to let this point affect his mentality.

Shaojie nodded, took a deep breath, and tried to calm himself down. He knew that facing such an opponent, mentality was more important than technique. If he lost his composure because of one or two mistakes, the game would be completely out of control.

In the next few balls, the opponent still maintained a strong attack. Although Xu Xin and Shao Jie tried their best, the score was gradually pulled away. The opponent cooperated well and the attack rhythm was very fast. Xu Xin and Shao Jie's defense seemed a bit strenuous.

"Xu Xin, we can't just keep on defending passively. We have to find a way to disrupt their rhythm!" Shao Jie whispered, a look of determination in his eyes.

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