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

Chapter 198: The goal is to win the championship and live up to the youth

"Snapped!"

"Snapped!"

"Snapped!"

……

The crisp and loud sound of hitting the ball, like firecrackers at festival, was full of rhythm and rang out in the huge training hall.

The force was so strong that the sound was deafening.

One is the former world number one straight-blade player, and the other is an active straight-blade genius.

Without any suspense, the sparring between Chen Jin and Xu Xin naturally attracted a lot of onlookers.

Although Xu Xin has long retired from the national team and has neglected systematic training, his feel and skills as the "world's best forehand" are still there.

Chen Jin can still feel the former charm of this golden left straight.

As one of the "Rio Three Musketeers", compared with Ma Long and Zhang Jike, Xu Xin's singles results in the three major tournaments only include one World Cup championship.

Moreover, it was obtained with great difficulty in the absence of Ma Long, Zhang Jike and others.

Therefore, he is often criticized and becomes one of Xu Xin’s “black spots”.

However, it is undeniable that Xu Xin is the world's number one straight board player after Wang Hao and Ma Lin.

His playing style is unique and he is worthy of the title of "People's Artist".

He once reached the top of the world rankings, truly the uncrowned king.

The most admirable thing is the 19 Neon Open.

At that time, Ma Long had just finished surgery and Fan Zhendong was in a low state.

Xu Xin was the only one who was struggling to hold on.

I played thirteen games in three days, my wrist was red and swollen, and my left arm was iced, but I didn't lose a single game.

The reason why the Chinese national table tennis team has the status and honor it has today is because of the love, persistence, sweat and pain of generations of athletes.

Chen Jin sincerely admires these true national table tennis players from the bottom of his heart.

not to mention.

Because they both use straight-blade blades, Chen Jin also drew on Xu Xin's playing style and steps in his training.

Especially Xu Xin's forehand mid-range and long-range fighting ability.

Therefore, sometimes one can still see the shadow of Xu Xin in Chen Jin's playing style.

However, Xu Xin's backhand offensive threat was slightly weaker.

The mind has not changed.

But Xu Xin suddenly stopped his strength, returned to the table, and blocked the ball with his backhand.

"Want to try my forehand pull?"

Chen Jin immediately stepped back from the stage and lowered his center of gravity.

Kick your legs.

Turn your waist.

Swing the racket.

Whip the ball as it's rising.

"Snapped!"

"Snapped!"

"Snapped!"

The sound of the balls hitting each other was like thunder, causing stinging in the eardrums.

"Fuck!"

The violent shaking feeling made Xu Xin raise his eyebrows and secretly surprised, "Is this forehand so explosive?"

During this period, I have watched a lot of Chen Jin's games, and I know that both Chen Jin's forehand and backhand are very strong.

Otherwise, it would have been impossible to win two heavyweight world championships in a row.

however.

When Xu Xin really faced Chen Jin, he discovered that the power and rotation of Chen Jin's forehand pull were even stronger than he had imagined.

"This forehand burst is even more exaggerated than that of Wang Hao and Ma Long back then."

Xu Xin took a deep breath, a hint of shock appearing in his eyes.

What made Xu Xin even more incredible was.

Chen Jin's strength is like a huge wave washing away the sand, continuous and endless.

Not only is the force powerful, but each board is more explosive than the last.

A small ping-pong ball, with unimaginable impact force, hit Xu Xin's racket.

The powerful force, like a cannonball, instantly penetrates the sponge rubber and reaches the core of the board.

Xu Xin defended with his backhand, but lost focus and failed to hit the target.

"Snapped!"

Hit the finger.

"Sigh~"

Xu Xin took a deep breath and a look of pain appeared on his face.

I looked down at my left middle finger and saw that it was already bruised and painful.

This shows the power of Chen Jin's goal.

"it hurts."

Xu Xin shook his hands and rubbed them again.

This relieved the pain slightly.

"Come again."

Xu Xin immediately sent a flat ball over.

Chen Jin was not polite and continued to charge with his forehand.

"Snapped!"

"Snapped!"

"Snapped!"

……

But after seven or eight rounds, Xu Xin's fingers and wrists were a little numb.

It has been unable to suppress the board shape.

The ball flew out of bounds.

Xu Xin frowned, looked down at the racket and wiped the dust off it.

Take a half step back and defend with your backhand.

But Chen Jin's pull shot was explosive and aggressive, forcing Xu Xin to retreat from the table repeatedly.

Finally, retreat to the middle and far distance.

Hit the high ball with Chen Jin.

The two seemed to be playing an exhibition match, one attacking and one defending, with perfect coordination.

The onlookers were fascinated by the sight.

With Xu Xin hitting the ball from behind and making a mistake, the game finally ended.

Chen Jin and Xu Xin smiled at each other.

"Brother Xin."

Zhang Jiahao shouted from the sidelines, "Have you finished warming up? How about you start two games?"

This statement came out.

This immediately attracted the agreement of others.

Both of them are masters of straight-blade tennis, and it would be a feast for the eyes if they could play against each other.

Chen Jin had no objection to this.

Instead, Xu Xin smiled and said, "Forget it, I won't humiliate myself."

"I need to save my strength for the game tomorrow."

In fact, Xu Xin knew very well that if he was in his peak period, he might be able to deal with Chen Jin with his forehand and footwork.

But now I am no match for Chen Jin.

"If there's a chance, let's close the door and discuss privately."

Xu Xin said to Chen Jin with a smile.

"it is good."

Chen Jin smiled.

"correct."

Xu Xin lowered his voice and asked, "How have you considered it?"

"What to consider?"

Chen Jin was stunned for a moment.

"Become a signed athlete of our Xuperman."

Xu Xin smiled.

"Uh……"

Chen Jin felt a little embarrassed.

During this period of time, I focused on the game without any distractions and had no time to think about other things.

If Xu Xin hadn't mentioned it, he would have forgotten about it long ago.

"Although Xuperman is a young brand and cannot be compared with DHS, Butterfly and Knicks, if you become our contracted athlete, I am confident that I can make the most professional and most suitable blade and rubber for you."

Xu Xin said seriously, "You don't need to make a decision or choice now. I hope you can have some time to try out our Xuperman blades and rubbers."

With Chen Jin's current strength and achievements, there will surely be many brands coming to him to prepare a baseboard that matches his playing style.

As long as Chen Jin is willing to give it a try, this will be a great opportunity for Xuperman.

"of course can."

Chen Jin smiled and nodded, "But I may not be free recently."

The recent schedule is very tight.

After the National Championships, it is the Montpellier Championship.

Next up is the Frankfurt Championship and the Fukuoka Finals.

Three games were played in a row with almost no time to rest.

"understand."

Xu Xin's intention of looking for Chen Jin to practice basketball has been achieved, and he immediately smiled happily, "I'll wait for good news."

……

The training ends at nine o'clock in the evening.

Chen Jin, Zhang Jiahao, Xie Mingyang, Ding Xiaowei and others asked for leave from their respective coaches.

Make an appointment and eat roasted whole lamb.

According to the rules of the national table tennis team, eating out is strictly prohibited during the competition.

Especially pork, mutton and beef.

In order to avoid accidentally eating clenbuterol or something like that, which would cause the test to fail. However, the requirements for the National Championships are not that strict.

Everyone can eat and drink to their heart's content.

Of course, tomorrow is a singles match, so I dare not act too recklessly.

"Our POW camp is quite complete for this gathering, except for Old Xu."

Ouyang Liangqin said with a smile.

"Xu Yutian really didn't play in the game?"

Chen Jin frowned slightly.

During the trials, he was deeply impressed by Xu Yutian.

Although he has a talent for playing basketball, due to family reasons, he has no choice but to give up his passion and compromise with reality.

There is more than one Xu Yutian in this world.

Just talking about the sport of table tennis, there are thousands of talented people among flower growers alone.

But only a few of them can finally stand at the top of the world table tennis.

"After the trials, Lao Xu withdrew from their provincial team and has now returned to school."

Qin Wenjie said, "I guess he's frantically working on his homework right now."

Hearing this, everyone laughed.

Ouyang Liangqin picked up his phone: "I'll give him a video call to see what he's doing."

Open QQ and make a video call.

After a few rings.

Video connected.

"Old Xu."

Ouyang Liangqin smiled at the camera and asked, "What are you doing?"

"I'm catching up on my homework."

Xu Yutian said sadly, "There are so many homework assignments. I can't finish them. I can't finish them at all."

“I still want to play table tennis.”

"Isn't the National Championships about to start? Are you in Ordos now?"

"Have you seen Master Chen Jin and the other brothers in our prisoner-of-war camp?"

It can be seen that although Xu Yutian is in school, his heart is still on the court.

"More than that, we are having a dinner together."

As he spoke, Ouyang Liangqin switched the rear camera and turned the lens around.

Qin Wenjie, Chen Zihan, Anyang, Ding Xiaowei, Xie Mingyang, Zhang Jiahao...

Looking at the familiar faces, Xu Yutian almost cried with envy: "Fuck, everyone is here, am I the only one missing?"

Finally, the camera swept over Chen Jin.

"Master Chen Jin!"

Xu Yutian suddenly became excited, "I've watched all your games, and I didn't miss a single one."

"You are electricity, you are light, you are the only myth in my heart!"

Chen Jin smiled and waved: "How are you now?"

"Fortunately."

Xu Yutian whispered, "I just finished a commercial competition last weekend and won the championship. The prize money is three thousand."

"Wow, not bad."

Chen Jin smiled.

At the beginning, it was he who suggested to Xu Yutian that since he could not shine in the professional arena, he should become the champion in the commercial competition.

Unexpectedly, Xu Yutian actually put it into practice.

And it is quite effective.

"Old Xu."

Zhang Jiahao suddenly came closer, put his arm around Chen Jin's shoulders, and appeared in the camera, "Now that you've received the bonus, shouldn't you treat us to a meal?"

"I bought a baseboard with the prize money this time, and there is not much left now."

Xu Yutian smiled and said, "Next weekend, a club invited me to play in a commercial match. If I win the championship, I can get a bonus of 8,000 yuan. I will definitely treat my brothers to a meal then."

"Eight thousand?"

Zhang Jiahao’s eyes widened.

“Are commercial competitions so profitable?”

Zhang Jiahao was a little surprised.

When he was in the S Province team, he also played in commercial competitions.

However, the bonuses are not very high.

"well enough."

Xu Yutian scratched his nose. "Isn't WTT also a commercial tournament? Chen Jin won the Grand Slam championship, didn't he also get a prize of 100,000 US dollars?"

"One hundred thousand? Or US dollars?"

Zhang Jiahao widened his eyes again and looked at Chen Jin, "Brother Jin, why didn't you inform me when you got rich?"

"You know that 40% of the prize money will be handed over."

Chen Jin smiled bitterly, "Besides, the prize money for the Lima station has not yet been received, let alone the Grand Slam."

"Right."

Zhang Jiahao muttered, "No wonder I always felt like something was missing. It turned out to be the bonus from the Lima station... When will this makeshift team pay out the bonuses? Will they keep them to earn interest?"

Chen Jin was also helpless about this.

Ignoring Zhang Jiahao's complaints, Chen Jin said to Xu Yutian: "I suggest that you buy some clothes and shoes for your parents after you get the prize money, and then tell them that this is the money you earned from the competition."

After hearing this.

Xu Yutian was stunned at first, but he quickly reacted and his eyes suddenly lit up.

"good idea."

Xu Yutian said gratefully, "Thank you, Master Chen Jin, for your reminder."

After the failure in the trials, he had already given up on himself.

Fortunately, Chen Jin's reminder helped him regain his courage.

Indeed, if one cannot shine in the professional arena, what’s wrong with being the champion in the commercial competition?

It turns out that this approach works.

Even though he quit the provincial team and had no chance to join the national team, he still didn't put down his racket or give up his passion.

Xu Yutian's gratitude towards Chen Jin is self-evident.

"Master Chen Jin, let's stop talking for now."

After checking the time, Xu Yutian panicked. "I still have a lot of homework to finish. Let's make an appointment next time."

After saying that, he hung up the video in a hurry.

"It seems that Old Xu hasn't given up table tennis either."

Chen Zihan smiled.

"Yes."

Qin Wenjie said, "Although I can't join the national team, at least I can stick to my passion."

"Old Xu can't go in, but we have to go in."

Ouyang Liangqin said loudly, "I am confident in this national championship. As long as I don't meet the great Chen Jin before the quarterfinals, I will definitely be able to make it into the top eight."

As we all know, almost all of the main players of the Chinese national table tennis team were absent from this year's National Championships.

Except for Xu Xin, almost all of them are young players.

For Ouyang Liangqin and others, this is undoubtedly a great opportunity to enter the national table tennis team.

"rest assured."

Chen Jin smiled slightly, "You won't meet me."

"really?"

Ouyang Liangqin blinked.

"of course it's true."

Chen Jin nodded, "I withdrew from the singles competition in this National Championships."

"what?"

Ouyang Liangqin was surprised and delighted, "I clearly saw your name on the singles list before, Master Chen Jin..."

"I'm just worried about meeting you guys and becoming a stumbling block for you, so I decided to quit singles."

Chen Jin smiled.

"Master Chen Jin, I love you."

Ouyang Liangqin was so moved that he burst into tears.

"There are so many people who love my brother Jin, you have to go to France to queue up."

Zhang Jiahao laughed.

"Xie Mingyang, I don't think I saw your name on the singles list."

Ding Xiaowei turned his gaze to Xie Mingyang.

"Ah."

Xie Mingyang nodded.

"The two biggest threats are gone."

Ding Xiaowei raised his eyebrows, "I'm sure to win the championship this time."

"Hey, hey."

Zhang Jiahao knocked on the table twice. "Brother Jin and Mr. Xie are not here, but I am here."

"you?"

Ding Xiaowei was full of confidence, "Nothing to be afraid of."

"What the hell..."

Without waiting for Zhang Jiahao to explode.

"Since Master Chen Jin is not participating in the singles match, I will speak frankly and not beat around the bush."

Ouyang Liangqin raised his chin and said, "I won't pretend anymore. I'm here for the championship this time."

"I really like what Master Chen Jin said."

Chen Zihan said, "From the moment I decided to embark on my professional career, I had only one goal, and that was to win the championship."

"Me, me too."

Anyang raised his hand weakly.

"The goal is to win the championship and live up to the youth!"

Qin Wenjie was equally unwilling to be outdone.

Looking around, I saw that everyone present was eager to fight and full of confidence.

Chen Jin raised his teacup and said, "Drink this cup of tea, finish this meal, and then go for tomorrow's game. Good luck everyone."

"Dry!"

(End of this chapter)