Table tennis: Swinging the racket billions of times, achieving a grand slam

Chapter 141 Conflict Penalty, Return to Provincial Team

Andaz Macau.

Room 1801.

Liu Guoliang, Li Suo and Wang Hao, three heavyweights of the national table tennis team, as well as several coaches, sat upright and remained silent.

The atmosphere on the scene was particularly solemn.

The air seemed to be filled with lead, making it difficult for people in the room to breathe.

I do not know how long it has been.

After looking around, Liu Guoliang finally spoke, breaking the silence and stillness at the scene.

"Sparring team members, fighting in public."

Liu Guoliang's face was gloomy. "If this matter were to be spread online, I don't know what kind of bloody storm would be set off."

Since the Paris Olympics, the online public opinion environment for the Chinese national table tennis team has been deteriorating.

Even the smallest thing will be magnified infinitely.

Not to mention the fights among team members that affect internal unity.

Once it is posted online, it will inevitably turn into "new evidence of the internal strife of the national table tennis team."

At the beginning, Wang Chuqin's words "It's not you who will expose him" had already caused online public speculation about internal unity.

Now that a fight has broken out, wouldn't it be even more of an opportunity to give others an excuse to make a big fuss?

"This matter is of a serious nature and must be dealt with seriously."

Liu Guoliang said fiercely, "Wang Hao, you are the head coach of the men's table tennis team. When something like this happens, how do you think we should deal with it?"

This statement came out.

All eyes at the scene were suddenly focused on Wang Hao.

Wang Hao thought for a moment and said, "Announce it to the entire network and send it back to the provincial team."

"Announcement to the entire network?"

Liu Guoliang frowned and looked at Wang Hao, "Is it necessary to make such a big scene?"

As far as he knew, there were not many people dining in the restaurant at the time of the incident.

In addition, Li Qian handled the situation promptly and immediately had Liu Dingsuo and Zhang Jiahao separated, so no one should have taken photos or videos.

Of course, there is no wall that is completely airtight.

With the current attention paid to the national table tennis team, any disturbance will probably be blown out of proportion.

Even if there are no pictures or videos, they will be widely publicized online by people with ulterior motives.

But even so, Liu Guoliang still wanted to handle the matter internally to avoid affecting the reputation and image of the national table tennis team.

Unexpectedly, Wang Hao suggested an announcement to the entire network.

"I think I can try it."

Li Su nodded and said, "In the past, when dealing with online public opinion, we always waited until it fermented before responding, which was not conducive to us taking the initiative."

"This time, we should be more proactive and take the initiative to attack. Maybe it will be more effective."

Hear the words.

Liu Guoliang finally showed a little smile on his tense face: "As expected, you are the head coach. This analogy is very appropriate."

"Okay, let's do it this time and see how it works."

"As for the treatment of Liu Dingshuo and Zhang Jiahao, all their scores and bonuses will be cancelled and they will be returned to the provincial team."

At this moment.

Someone knocked lightly on the door.

A coach quickly stood up and went to open the door.

Outside the door, Li Qian supported Zhang Jiahao and shouted, "Report."

"come in."

Liu Guoliang glanced at the limping Zhang Jiahao and frowned, "What happened? Is the injury so serious?"

"Reporting to Coach Liu, I..."

Zhang Jiahao's voice was hoarse.

It seemed as if every word was being squeezed out of the throat with great difficulty.

"What's wrong with your voice?"

Liu Guoliang asked.

"In the previous match, this kid cheered for Chen Jin and his voice became hoarse. He hasn't recovered yet."

Li Qian hurriedly explained.

"Oh?"

Liu Guoliang smiled slightly, "You are quite a loyal boy, please sit down."

however.

How could Zhang Jiahao dare to sit down in front of so many big guys?

"Coach Liu, although Liu Dingsuo was the first to attack, I fought back after all. If you are hit, you must stand at attention and admit your mistakes. I have deeply realized my mistakes."

Although it was difficult to speak, Zhang Jiahao looked sincere and spoke each word with determination, "So, no matter what punishment the organization imposes on me, I will obey unconditionally."

"Including sending you back to the provincial team?"

Liu Guoliang looked at Zhang Jiahao.

"Correct."

Zhang Jiahao nodded solemnly, his eyes determined, "Including sending me back to the provincial team."

But seeing that Zhang Jiahao looked sincere and without any pretense, Liu Guoliang exchanged glances with Li Suo and Wang Hao, feeling somewhat surprised.

It was thought that upon learning that he would be sent back to the provincial team, Zhang Jiahao would burst into tears and beg to stay.

But Zhang Jiahao's performance was completely beyond their expectations.

On the way here.

Li Qian had already carefully analyzed the pros and cons of this matter with Zhang Jiahao.

"Fighting with teammates is a very serious issue within the national table tennis team. It must be dealt with seriously and there is a high probability that you will be sent back to the provincial team."

"However, with your age and strength, even if you are sent back to the provincial team, you will be able to fight back sooner or later."

"As far as I know, many main players will not participate in the National Championships next month because it conflicts with the Asian Championships."

"As long as you can get into the top eight in the singles at the National Championships, you can return to the second team, so there's no need to rush."

"On the other hand, Liu Dingshuo, at his current age, if he is sent back to the provincial team, even if he can fight back, he will have no chance."

"Returning him to the provincial team is equivalent to retiring him from the national team."

"When you meet with Coach Liu later, you must accept any punishment you receive and behave in a good manner. As long as it is not 'returning to the provincial team and never being hired again', you must accept it."

With Li Qian's advice.

Zhang Jiahao thought about it carefully and it seemed like a good idea.

So, he simply and proactively admitted his mistake and accepted the punishment.

His sincere attitude, coupled with his limp, hoarse voice and difficulty speaking, were even more of a plus.

Unsurprisingly.

Liu Guoliang and others' attitude towards Zhang Jiahao changed greatly.

"very good."

Liu Guoliang smiled and said, "Please sit down first and wait for Liu Dingsuo to arrive."

"Thank you, Coach Liu."

With Li Qian's support, Zhang Jiahao sat on the bed carefully.

Judging from the way he was grimacing, it seemed that he was seriously injured.

"Even though he was injured like this, you were still able to knock out Liu Dingsuo's front teeth?"

Liu Guoliang looked him up and down.

"Maybe I got kicked by Liu Dingsuo and suffered internal injuries. I didn't feel it at the time, but now it's flaring up and it hurts so much."

Zhang Jiahao smiled bitterly, with a hint of pain between his brows.

This expression of his was not fake; he really felt pain.

"Did you hurt your waist?"

Wang Hao asked, "Have you asked the team doctor to take a look?"

For table tennis players, waist strength is particularly important.

In the event of an injury, it may affect your career.

"Not yet."

Zhang Jiahao said truthfully.

After the conflict with Liu Dingsuo, he was taken back to the room by Chen Jin and Xie Mingyang.

At first, I didn't feel anything unusual in my body.

Now it was starting to hurt.

"What kind of hatred or grudge is that Liu Dingshuo is so cruel."

Li Suo also frowned.

"Hurry up Liu Dingsuo and ask him to come over quickly."

There was a hint of dissatisfaction in Liu Guoliang's tone.

The voice just fell.

Hey, hey, hey.

There was another knock on the door.

When I opened the door, it was Liu Dingsuo.

Because Zhang Jiahao had hit him hard on the cheek, half of his face was already red and swollen like a pig's head.

One of his front teeth fell out, and he has a lisp when he speaks.

"Report."

Liu Dingshuo held the ice pack in his hand, not daring to speak loudly in order to avoid aggravating the injury. "Come in."

Seeing that all the big names of the national table tennis team were present, Liu Dingsuo knew that he was the first to take action and was in the wrong, so he couldn't help feeling guilty.

He turned his eyes and saw Zhang Jiahao had arrived before him, and his heart skipped a beat.

"Liu Dingsuo."

Liu Guoliang looked at Liu Dingshuo and asked, "Were you the first to make the move?"

"Yes."

Liu Dingshuo pointed at Zhang Jiahao and said aggrievedly, "But he not only fought back, but also beat me like this."

"do not worry."

Liu Guoliang said seriously, "If you guys fight each other, we won't tolerate it."

He turned and looked at Wang Hao beside him.

"Coach Wang, you make the announcement."

"it is good."

Wang Hao immediately stood up, looked at Zhang Jiahao, and then looked at Liu Dingsuo, "Liu Dingsuo, Zhang Jiahao, the two of you fought in public, which had a bad influence. After discussion by the coaching staff, it has been decided that you two should be sent back to the provincial team."

Zhang Jiahao had no objection, bowed his head and admitted his mistake with a very sincere attitude.

Instead, Liu Dingshuo was suddenly panicked.

"Why did you kick me out of the provincial team?"

Liu Dingshuo obviously could not accept such a punishment. He was completely confused. "Coach Liu, Coach Li, Coach Wang, as long as you don't send me back to the provincial team, I will accept any punishment."

Since being promoted to the second team in 12, he has been in the national table tennis team for nearly twelve years.

After enduring till now, I have seen some improvement in the past two years.

Now, he is going to be sent back to the provincial team.

This move is tantamount to retirement.

How could Liu Dingsuo accept it?
"Since you have done something wrong, you must accept the punishment."

Wang Hao said in a deep voice.

"No, I'm not convinced."

Impulsive, Liu Dingshuo shouted, "I have won the National Youth Championship and the World Youth Championship. Why do I have fewer opportunities to play than Chen Jin, the newcomer?"

This statement came out.

Everyone at the scene frowned.

Especially Liu Guoliang, Li Suo and Wang Hao, their faces were extremely gloomy.

"Liu Dingsuo, are you questioning whether the coaching staff is being unfair to you?"

Wang Hao said coldly.

"That's right!"

Liu Dingshuo was completely desperate, like a wounded leopard, roaring angrily, "The coaching staff is unfair."

"it is good."

Glancing coldly at Liu Dingsuo, Wang Hao slowly said, "I'll take stock of it for you."

"In 17, you withdrew from the Swedish Open due to injury."

"In 18, you reached the semi-finals of the Hungarian Open, you were runner-up in the Australian Open, and you withdrew from the annual finals due to injury."

"In 19, at the Neon Open, you lost to Neon player Shen Qiaoye and missed the main tournament."

"In 22, you lost in the first round of the Doha Star Challenge, and then in the second round of the qualifying round of the European Star Challenge."

"In 23, you lost in the round of at the Universiade. You never won a single championship in the other regional tournaments."

Wang Hao recounted the story in detail, looking at Liu Dingsuo with some pain, "Is this what you call not giving you a chance?"

"It was you who didn't seize the opportunity."

"On the other hand, Chen Jin did get a chance to reap some benefits, but he also worked hard on his own."

"Lima Challenge, defeated Francesca and Darko Yoczyk in succession and won the championship."

“Ask yourself, can you do this?”

Liu Dingshuo fell silent suddenly.

When I lowered my head, I felt like an eggplant hit by frost, completely wilted.

"All right."

Liu Guoliang glanced at Liu Dingshuo coldly and said, "It's decided."

"Tomorrow morning, you will return to your respective provincial teams. The team will reimburse your travel expenses."

"Go out."

Seeing what Liu Dingsuo said, all the national table tennis leaders present were offended.

There is no hope of returning to the national table tennis team.

Zhang Jiahao was very happy: "Thanks to Master Li's guidance, otherwise, I would be in trouble."

Now, I have finally gotten my revenge and I’m in a good mood.

Stand up at that time.

"Coach Liu, Coach Li, Coach Wang, and all the coaches."

Zhang Jiahao bowed deeply and said sincerely, "After returning to the provincial team, I will work harder in training. One day, a brand new Zhang Jiahao will reappear in front of you."

"it is good."

Liu Guoliang smiled and nodded, "I'll wait and see."

Liu Dingsuo, on the other hand, seemed to have lost his soul and walked out of the room in a daze.

Close the door.

Wang Hao suddenly remembered something: "Oh, right, Zhang Jiahao is Chen Jin's sparring partner. He's leaving tomorrow. Chen Jin can't be without a sparring partner for his next match, right?"

"How do you think it should be handled?"

Liu Guoliang asked.

"I suggest that Xie Mingyang be Chen Jin's sparring partner."

Wang Hao hesitated for a moment, "Lin Gaoyuan will be Lin Shidong's sparring partner."

Anyway, Lin Gaoyuan has been eliminated today and there will be no more matches for him next time.

It would be better to let him be a sparring partner and make the best use of him.

"can."

Liu Guoliang nodded.

There was a pause.

After hesitating for a moment, Liu Guoliang raised his head and looked around.

"Also, what do you think about the match between Chen Jin and Wang Chuqin tonight?"

Hear the words.

Everyone at the scene looked at each other.

I didn't know how to answer for a moment.

Before the game, almost no one believed that a newcomer who had just joined the second team could unexpectedly defeat Wang Chuqin.

But Chen Jin happened to win over Wang Chuqin.

Everyone knew that this game disrupted many of Liu Guoliang's plans.

Perhaps, Liu Guoliang will vent his anger on Chen Jin and secretly deprive Chen Jin of future competition opportunities.

Therefore, everyone was very secretive about Chen Jin and dared not mention him.

Unexpectedly, Liu Guoliang actually took the initiative to ask.

Who dares to answer?

Taking in everyone's expressions, Liu Guoliang suddenly smiled.

"I think Chen Jin is a good ball player and he looks good too."

Liu Guoliang smiled and said, "Do you think there is potential for vigorous development?"

These words greatly surprised everyone present.

Everyone was wondering how true or false Liu Guoliang's words were.

"Wang Hao, you are the head coach of the men's table tennis team. Tell me what you think."

Liu Guoliang looked at Wang Hao.

"One or two games, it's hard to tell."

Wang Hao pondered.

In fact, he was also wondering what Liu Guoliang was planning.

"You mean, it depends on his next performance?"

Liu Guoliang nodded.

"Yes."

Wang Hao said, "If Chen Jin performs well in the future, or even wins the championship, it means he does have potential."

"I think so too."

Liu Guoliang smiled and said, "Find some time to talk to Chen Jin. If he can really win the Macau Championship, the BJ Grand Slam, just give him a spot to participate."

"Qualifying round?"

Wang Hao's heart moved slightly.

"Do not."

Liu Guoliang smiled softly, "Of course it's the main competition."

　There is a Fukuoka finals today, so I'll take a day off to watch the game.

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(End of this chapter)