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

Chapter 152: First meeting with Team Long, the well-deserved GOAT of table tennis!

Looking at Wang Liqin's profile picture, Chen Jin frowned and hesitated for a while again.

Finally, make up your mind.

After editing it again and again, I carefully sent a message.

"Director Wang, have you rested?"

Two or three minutes passed.

The phone vibrates.

It was actually a voice call from Wang Liqin.

As soon as the call was connected, Wang Liqin's familiar laughter came from the other end.

"Chen Jin, I just watched your match with Qiu Dang and wanted to congratulate you."

Wang Liqin laughed and said, "I didn't expect you to message me first."

"During the trials, I felt that you had unlimited potential, and this Macau Championship has really confirmed my judgment."

At the beginning, during the national table tennis selection competition, Wang Liqin had strongly invited Chen Jin to join the Shanghai team.

But Chen Jin refused.

Because he did sign a contract with the S Province team early on.

What's more, the provincial team has never treated him unfairly over the years.

Therefore, Chen Jin has no other plans for the time being.

But this time, because of Zhang Jiahao's matter, he finally found Wang Liqin.

"How about it?"

Wang Liqin was so smart that he would know the principle of not visiting a temple for no reason. "Why are you looking for me all of a sudden?"

"Correct."

Chen Jin did not hide it, "Director Wang, do you still remember that there was a contestant named Zhang Jiahao in the selection competition?"

Suddenly I heard the three words "Director Wang".

Xie Mingyang, who was lying on the bed next to him, suddenly raised his eyebrows and turned to look at Chen Jin.

Then, he just lowered his head and continued to do his own things as if nothing had happened.

"Zhang Jiahao?"

Wang Liqin briefly recalled, "Was he the third place winner of the selection competition?"

"Yes, yes, that's him."

Chen Jin said hurriedly, "In fact, he has a pretty good talent for playing basketball."

"I understand what you mean."

Wang Liqin suddenly realized and said with a smile, "You want Zhang Jiahao to join our Magic City team?"

"not only."

Chen Jin said, "Please ask Director Wang to give him a singles spot in the National Championships next month."

For Zhang Jiahao, joining the Shanghai team is just the first step.

The key is to be able to get a singles spot in the National Championships.

After all, if he wants to return to the national team as soon as possible, he must at least get a place in the top eight in the National Championships.

more importantly.

Due to the schedule, this National Championships has some conflicts with the Asian Championships.

The main players of the Chinese national table tennis team naturally focus on participating in the Asian Championships.

The pressure to advance to the National Championships is much less.

Therefore, for new players, this National Championship is definitely the best opportunity.

With Zhang Jiahao's strength, it should not be a problem for him to reach the top eight in the National Championships in the absence of the main players of the national table tennis team.

However, the Magic City team’s place in the competition has probably already been decided.

The only solution now is to find a solution from the director of the Shanghai team's badminton and table tennis center.

"I understand."

Wang Liqin smiled and said, "Two days ago, I saw an announcement from the Table Tennis Association saying that two national table tennis players had a fight and were sent back to the provincial team."

"Is one of them Zhang Jiahao?"

Although the names of Zhang Jiahao and Liu Dingshuo were not disclosed in the announcement of the Table Tennis Association for the sake of privacy protection.

They are just referred to as "Zhang" and "Liu".

But after hearing what Chen Jin said, Wang Liqin immediately guessed most of it.

"Xie Mingyang and I were present at this incident and can prove that it was the other party who started the fight first. It had little to do with Zhang Jiahao."

Chen Jinzheng wanted to report the situation in detail, "The situation at that time was like this..."

The words were not finished.

Wang Liqin interrupted him and asked, "Is the 'Liu' who fought with Zhang Jiahao Liu Dingsuo?"

"Correct."

"It's really him."

Wang Liqin snorted, "Well done."

"what?"

Chen Jin was stunned at that time.

next second.

I have already reacted.

At the Paris Olympics, the match between Fan Zhendong and Zhang Benzhihe was particularly tense.

The score was big at the start, falling behind 0:2.

At this time, everyone in the national table tennis team was worried.

Only Liu Dingsuo sat next to Wang Chuqin, chatting and laughing.

To know.

Fan Zhendong is the trusted and beloved player of Wang Liqin and the Magic City team.

If it weren't for his status, how could he tolerate such a beast like Liu Ding?
Now, after learning that Liu Dingshao had been beaten, Wang Liqin finally vented some of the anger that had been pent up in his heart for so long.

"How badly is Liu Dingshao injured?"

Wang Liqin asked in a low voice.

"I lost a front tooth and half my face is swollen."

Chen Jin told the truth.

"good very good."

Wang Liqin suddenly smiled with relief, "Zhang Jiahao is a good guy, give me his contact information."

"immediately."

Chen Jin quickly opened his cell phone address book and found Zhang Jiahao's phone number.

Copy and paste, and send it to Wang Liqin.

"Is this Zhang Jiahao's cell phone number?"

Wang Liqin was very straightforward, "I'll hang up first. I'll talk to Zhang Jiahao."

"Thank you, Director Wang."

hang up the phone.

Chen Jin finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Judging from Wang Liqin's tone, there is a high probability that Zhang Jiahao will succeed in joining the Magic City team.

As for the singles spot in the National Championships, I believe Wang Liqin will not be stingy.

"You contacted Director Wang just to get Zhang Jiahao to join the Magic City team?"

Xie Mingyang suddenly spoke.

"no way."

Chen Jin smiled bitterly, "Besides our provincial team, I only know one Director Wang."

"Given Jiahao's personality, since he has been expelled from the provincial team, he will not go back even if he is invited back in the future."

"Why not take this opportunity to find him a better platform."

Listen to what Chen Jin said.

Xie Mingyang didn't even raise his eyelids: "That's true."

Then he stopped talking.

The huge room fell into silence and deathly stillness.

After looking at Xie Mingyang, Chen Jingang wanted to speak.

Sudden.

The phone vibrated again.

I originally thought it was Wang Liqin replying to the message.

But after a closer look, he said, "Coach Chen?"

The person who called was the head coach of the S Province team and the head coach of the men's team.

"Coach Chen."

Chen Jin smiled.

"Chen Jin, congratulations on winning the Macau Championship."

Coach Chen said with great energy, "In view of your outstanding performance this time, the provincial team is proud of you, so we have decided to reward you with 100,000 yuan in cash."

"When are you going to return to the team? Share your experience with everyone."

Chen Jin's tone was not unusual: "Thank you, Coach Chen. I will return to BJ tomorrow to participate in the Grand Slam."

"I looked at the schedule and I should be able to catch up with the National Championships."

Hear the words.

Coach Chen secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"That's good."

Coach Chen smiled and said, "What about Zhang Jiahao..."

"Zhang Jiahao did make a mistake, and the team's punishment of him was in accordance with the rules."

Chen Jin said seriously, "I respect the team's decision."

"As long as you understand."

Coach Chen smiled and said, "You just finished a game, you must be very tired, take a good rest, I won't disturb you."

"Come on Grand Slam."

That’s all.

hang up the phone.

Chen Jin let out another long breath of the foul air that was stuck in his chest.

"A reward of 100,000 in cash?"

Xie Mingyang was flipping through his tablet, "Your provincial team is quite generous."

"Yeah, I didn't expect that."

Chen Jin smiled bitterly again.

There is no doubt that Coach Chen did this because he was worried that Chen Jin would still be upset about Zhang Jiahao being expelled from the provincial team.

With the National Championships approaching, the provincial team is hoping to rely on Chen Jin to make a final sprint and get a good result in the National Championships.

If you lose the big for the small, the gain will not outweigh the loss. Without waiting for Chen Jin to catch his breath.

At this moment.

I received another video call from Zhang Jiahao.

"Brother Jin, you...know everything?"

Zhang Jiahao lowered his head.

Even when chatting on video, he felt ashamed to face Chen Jin.

"Such a big thing, why didn't you tell me earlier?"

Chen Jin deliberately kept a stern face.

"I'm afraid it will affect your game."

Zhang Jiahao whispered, "Brother Jin, am I embarrassed this time?"

Not long ago, Chen Jincai expressed special thanks to him in the interview after winning the championship.

But he was so disappointing that he was not only sent back to the provincial team but was even expelled from the team.

I feel speechless just thinking about it.

"Kind of."

Chen Jin said bluntly, "Fortunately, it's still early before the Chinese New Year. Otherwise, how would you face your aunts and uncles?"

"I don't care about them. I'm eloquent and can argue with a group of scholars. No one can match me."

Zhang Jiahao sniffed and said, "I'm just worried about embarrassing you, Brother Jin."

"Let's not talk about this yet."

Chen Jin changed the subject, "Director Wang contacted you just now, right?"

"got engaged."

Zhang Jiahao nodded, "Director Wang invited me to join the Magic City team, and also promised to give me a singles spot in the National Championships."

"I know it must be you, Brother Jin, who asked for help. Otherwise, how could Director Wang know about a nobody like me?"

His words were full of gratitude.

He knew in his heart that he was able to persuade Director Wang to personally invite him to join the Magic City team and offer him a singles spot in the National Championships.

Chen Jin must have owed someone a huge favor.

"Brother Jin, actually I..."

Zhang Jiahao gritted his teeth.

But the words were not finished.

Chen Jin seemed to have guessed his thoughts long ago, and said in a deep voice: "Don't let your thoughts get lost, and report to the Magic City team honestly."

"But……"

Zhang Jiahao hesitated.

"Chen Jin."

Xie Mingyang suddenly spoke.

"Ok?"

Chen Jin turned his head and looked.

"Tell Zhang Jiahao not to forget that I still owe him a meal."

Xie Mingyang said calmly, "Whenever he returns to the national table tennis team, I will invite him then."

Chen Jin smiled and made an OK gesture, then immediately relayed Xie Mingyang's words to Zhang Jiahao.

"Mr. Xie, don't be so arrogant."

Zhang Jiahao shouted, "Even though it's just a meal, I'm going to bankrupt you."

"Want to bankrupt me?"

Xie Mingyang snorted disdainfully, "What a wishful thinking."

"Okay, stop talking nonsense."

Chen Jin smiled and said, "Go to the Magic City team as soon as possible to report, and see you at the National Championships."

"Ah."

Zhang Jiahao finally let go of his mental burden and said seriously, "Brother Jin, thank you."

"Are you addressing Xie Mingyang by this 'thank you'?"

Chen Jin smiled and said, "It seems that there has never been any such word between you and me."

"Although I don't say it, I always have it in my heart."

"Then I'd rather you keep it in your heart."

……

The next day.

There is no training plan.

Chen Jin and Xie Mingyang then let themselves go and slept until they woke up naturally.

When the two woke up, it was already ten o'clock in the morning.

Get up, wash, and pack.

Afterwards, we headed to the restaurant and had a quick bite to fill our stomachs.

Since the flight was a direct flight to BJ at 7:35 pm, it was still early.

At the invitation of Li Qian.

The three of them took a walk around Macau.

The Ruins of St. Paul's, Fisherman's Wharf, Guanye Street, Taipa Houses, A-Ma Temple, Guia Fortress...

Li Qian even took Chen Jin and Xie Mingyang to the Lisboa Casino.

"I've only heard about it in videos before, but now I've finally seen it in real life."

Li Qian was still a little excited.

Although I didn’t get to see the sexy dealer dealing cards online, it was a bit of a pity.

But Li Qian was already very satisfied.

Standing outside the door, I took a few photos.

Seven thirty-five.

Take off on time.

It was already twelve o'clock in the morning when we arrived at the General Training Bureau.

I returned to the dormitory, exhausted both physically and mentally.

Chen Jin and Xie Mingyang went back to their rooms, washed up, and fell into a deep sleep.

At 6:20, get up and go running.

Go back to the dormitory to take a shower at seven o'clock.

Have breakfast at 7:30.

Now that I have returned to the General Training Administration, my work and rest schedule must naturally be adjusted accordingly.

"The entry list for the Grand Slam qualifiers has been announced."

While eating breakfast, Chen Jin said to Xie Mingyang, "Your name is on the list."

"Ah."

Xie Mingyang nodded.

"Including you, our national table tennis team has sent eight new players to participate in the qualifying round this time."

Chen Jin said, "The competition will start on the 26th and end on the 28th. There will be 64 players in the top 8. The pressure should be much greater than the qualifying round in Lima."

After all, most of the opponents in the Lima qualifiers are local players from Peru and their strength is average.

But the Grand Slams are different.

Let’s not talk about other contestants for now. Just these eight new players of the national table tennis team are not comparable to the local Peruvian players.

"rest assured."

Xie Mingyang said confidently, "If I can't even get past a qualifying round, what's the point of meeting you at the top?"

finish breakfast.

Then go to the training hall.

When I arrived at the scene, I saw many familiar faces.

Wang Chuqin, Lin Shidong, Liang Jingkun, Lin Gaoyuan...

Ma Taki was also on the list.

During the trials, the Paris Olympics had just ended and the main players of the Chinese table tennis team were all resting.

When they came back from Lima, Ma Long, Fan Zhendong and others had already been invited to participate in the "Hong Kong and Macau Champions Tour" event.

Just missed it perfectly.

Although Fan Zhendong has withdrawn from the BJ Grand Slam this time, Ma Taki has signed up to participate.

Also training at the General Training Directorate.

"It's a pity Jiahao isn't here."

Seeing Ma Long from a distance, Chen Jin whispered, "He is a huge fan of the Dragon Team. He even uses the Dragon 5X blade and the same rubber configuration as the Dragon Team."

Seeing the table tennis GOAT up close for the first time, Chen Jin felt a little excited.

"I wonder if we can play against Team Dragon in this Grand Slam?"

Just as Chen Jin was thinking.

At this moment.

Ma Long also saw Chen Jin and walked towards him with a smile on his face.

"Chen Jin?"

Ma Taki looked him up and down.

"Team Dragon."

Chen Jin smiled, neither humble nor arrogant.

"I saw you compete against Datou, Xiaoshitou and Qiu Dang in the Macau Championship."

Ma Taki smiled and said, "You played really well."

After the Paris Olympics, I took some time off and my spirit has recovered a lot.

No longer feeling as tired as in previous games.

Especially when he smiles, his eyes are like crescent moons, his lips are red and his teeth are white, and one can vaguely see the charm of the little dragon who was the "Anshan Little Pony" back then.

"Thank you."

Chen Jin also smiled happily, "I have also watched many of your games in the Dragon Team. You are our well-deserved GOAT."

"The boy is quite good at chatting."

Ma Taki smiled and said, "I look forward to playing against you in this Grand Slam."

"me too."

Chen Jin clenched his fist and said, "The time to seize the class and the nest is now."

"Ha ha ha ha……"

Ma Taki laughed.

　I owe 3K more...

　　Sorry, let me sort out the plot and status.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)