Diamond Ace: Monster Slayer

Chapter 189: Professional Baseball's Popularity

The two did not attend Qingdao High School's celebration party and were interviewed on the first floor of the hotel.

This is actually a bit of a disadvantage for Zhou Hui.

When it comes to eating, Zhou Hui has always been obliged to do so.

Don’t be fooled by the fact that his daily diet consists of boiled vegetables, boiled chicken, eggs and bread, which seem bland and tasteless.

But he also accepts all fried foods and "calorie bombs".

Who can resist the temptation of delicious food?

Zhou Hui can do it.

In order to become a real professional baseball player, he began to be strict with himself in high school.

I am also very particular about what I eat every day.

This is also a manifestation of self-discipline.

In fact, coach Kataoka did not make many requirements regarding the players' diet, and let the players eat as much as they wanted every day.

He still trusts the cafeteria of Qingdao High School more.

But the cafeteria of Qingdao High School is not that professional.

This can be seen from the fact that he eats three big bowls of rice at every meal.

The cafeteria does not require balanced nutrition, but replenishes the energy consumed after extensive training.

Staple foods are generally very energy-replenishing.

But Zhou Hui is different.

In order to become the person of his dreams, Zhou Hui never ate anything other than in the cafeteria, even though the rules were relaxed.

Every celebration banquet became the happiest moment for Zhou Hui.

But there is no way, after all, there is an interview this time.

But he also asked Chun Shi to bring some back for him.

Even if you don’t feast on the hot dishes at the celebration banquet, it’s nice to treat yourself to some meat.

"Okay, we are ready to start our interview. Please look at the camera."

The media cameras were aimed at Zhou Hui and the other two.

Zhou Hui usually looks aloof and rarely smiles.

But this time, facing the camera, he still managed a smile.

But this smile looks a bit creepy.

Compared with Zhou Hui, the other two did not have such ideas.

They all had stern faces and looked very serious.

"Crack!"

As the shutter clicked, Zhou Hui's smile relaxed, and Ishikawa stepped forward to prepare for the interview.

"Mr. Ishikawa, please wait a moment."

At this time, a strong voice was heard.

Director Kataoka, who was wearing sunglasses and looked like a bad guy, walked up to Ishikawa.

"Director Kataoka?"

Zhou Hui was a little confused.

Shouldn't Director Kataoka be attending the celebration banquet at this time? Why is he still here?
"You are? Coach Kataoka of Seidou High School?"

Director Kataoka nodded.

"correct."

"I've heard a lot about you. It's really amazing that such a young coach can lead Seidou High School to the Koshien semi-finals."

"You flatter me."

Director Kataoka did not accept Ishikawa's compliment directly.

"Is this the director of Qingdao High School? He looks really young."

Old man Nitta pinched his chin and looked Director Kataoka up and down.

"It's like this, someone is looking for Zhou Hui not far away, do you think it's okay to..."

"But we interviewed Zhou Hui first. If other media also want to interview, I hope they understand the order of first come first served."

In the eyes of these media, Zhou Hui is a "big piece of fat meat", and no one wants to give up the opportunity to interview him. If the questions they prepare are the same as his, then they will have no chance of traffic.

"You misunderstood. It's not the media that came to see Zhou Hui."

Supervisor Kataoka waved his hand in time.

“Not the media?”

Director Kataoka nodded.

"Yes, it was Mr. Kawashima, the scout of the Lotte Golden Eagles, who specifically asked to meet Zhou Hui. He also hoped that Zhou Hui could come with me. I don't want my student to lose the opportunity to get close to professional baseball. Do you think it's okay?"

When Zhou Hui heard the words Lotte Golden Eagle, he couldn't help but get excited.

He is a die-hard fan of the Rakuten Golden Eagles and has a deep understanding of the team's every aspect.

Their strongest pitcher, Masahiro Tanaka, is Zhou Hui's idol.

Although Masahiro Tanaka is a pitcher and Zhou Hui is a batter, Masahiro Tanaka has always been Zhou Hui's idol.

That's because when Zhou Hui first started playing baseball, he wanted to be a pitcher.

Even though he changed positions, he still considered Tanaka his idol.

"Rakuten Golden Eagles?"

Zhou Hui's eyes lit up.

"Tsk, has this kid already been noticed by a professional team?"

Hongo curled his lips and felt very envious.

Although they are of similar age, Zhou Hui has already been valued so much, while he has not received any favor from any professional team.

"Ahahahahahahahahaha, students with a 100% batting average are just different."

Ishikawa looked slightly embarrassed.

He had already thought of the problem, but now he didn't know what to do.

On the one hand, there is pressure from public opinion, and on the other hand, there is the company's own performance.

"You go first, classmate Zhou Hui."

For fear of offending future professional baseball players, Ishikawa chose to let him go.

It can be seen from Zhou Hui’s current performance that his ceiling is definitely not low.

The upper limit is a major league level player, and at the very least you can play professional baseball in an island country.

If they really wait until he enters the professional world and brings this matter up, they will become sinners for all eternity, right?
"Okay, I'll do the interview when I get back."

"It doesn't matter. Your future is important."

Ishikawa gritted his teeth and sent Zhou Hui away.

Zhou Hui was forced to accept the recruitment of a professional team before he even had time to change into his game uniform.

You can see that he is very excited.

This is not only because the professional team recognizes his ability, but also because that team happens to be his favorite team.

Lotte Golden Eagle!
If Zhou Hui could become the strongest fourth batter next to Tanaka, he would be so happy.

There are not many players who are valued by professional teams in their first year.

First grade is too young, there will be many variables in the future, and no one can guarantee anything.

"Awaited."

Zhou Hui ran over quickly and saw a middle-aged man in a suit and tie who had been waiting for him for some time.

Soon after, Director Kataoka also came over.

"Mr. Kawashima, let me introduce you to Zhou Hui, our team's fourth batter. He is also the only player in this year's Koshien with a 100% batting average."

Supervisor Kataoka introduced his disciples with great effort, and every word he said revealed his pride.

"I know all this. Hello, classmate Zhou Hui."

Kawashima stretched out his hand.

Zhou Hui couldn't hide his excitement, he stretched out his hand and shook hands with Kawashima.

"Hello Mr. Kawashima, I am Zhou Hui from Qingdao High School."

"Then I'll get straight to the point. I'd like to ask if Mr. Zhou Hui has any thoughts on participating in a talent show after graduation. If so, we will do our best to get you."

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(End of this chapter)