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

Chapter 205: Participation in the Montpellier Championship
hang up the phone.

Seeing Chen Jin frowning and thinking about something, Zhang Jiahao immediately asked, "Brother Jin, what's going on?"

"Coach Liu asked us to return to the team tomorrow."

Chen Jin said this and looked at Xie Mingyang.

"Should I go back too?"

Xie Mingyang was stunned for a moment.

"Correct."

Chen Jin nodded.

"You didn't say why?"

Xie Mingyang said.

"I didn't say it."

Chen Jin said, "But I guess it may be related to the Asian Championships."

In this Asian Championships, without Ma Long, Fan Zhendong and others, even the men's singles gold medal was lost.

Moreover, they lost to the Neon Team.

This was the worst result for the Chinese national table tennis team in the history of the Asian Championships.

The coaching staff is under the most pressure.

With so much public opinion online, the coaching staff certainly cannot sit idly by and turn a blind eye.

There must be deployment for the next games.

"clear."

Xie Mingyang said, "I'll book a flight."

He took out his cell phone from his pocket and made a call, "Uncle Zhao, please book two tickets for me, from Ordos to BJ tomorrow... What time?"

The last sentence was said to Chen Jin.

"It's all right."

Chen Jin thought for a moment and said, "It would be best if it were before 2 p.m."

There is no doubt that the coaching staff will also rush back to the General Training Administration from Astana tomorrow.

If you go back too late, you will definitely be in trouble.

"Any time before 2pm is fine."

Xie Mingyang said, "I'll send you the ID number later."

He hasn't finished speaking yet.

Chen Jin had already sent his ID number to his WeChat.

The two of them acted with great vigor and determination.

The rest of the people were still at a loss, and everything had already been arranged.

"Brother Jin."

Zhang Jiahao was a little disappointed, "You're not going to watch my game tomorrow?"

"Of course I will."

Chen Jin smiled, "It's just that I can't go to the scene."

"Without you here to guard the place, aren't you afraid that I will fly into the sky?"

Zhang Jiahao said.

"If you can really win, you can fly out of the Milky Way, not to mention into the sky."

Chen Jin smiled.

In fact, Zhang Jiahao knew very well that the reason Chen Jin left was because he was called by the organization.

Compared to the National Championships, the national table tennis competition is naturally more important.

While talking.

Chen Jin's phone vibrated again.

Pick it up and take a look.

Remarks: Chen Longcan (head coach).

"Coach Chen."

Chen Jin is full of respect for the head coach of the S Province team.

"Chen Jin."

Chen Longcan said calmly, "Coach Liu just called me and asked you to return to the Training Bureau tomorrow to prepare for the Montpellier Championship."

"What about our team competition?"

Chen Jin asked.

"It's ok."

Chen Longcan said, "Let Liu Wenhao take your place in the team competition."

Although Liu Wenhao's strength is far inferior to Chen Jin's.

If Chen Jin were there, the S Province team might have achieved a better result in this Asian Championships.

But now, changing people is also a helpless move.

After all, the chairman of the Table Tennis Association personally asked for someone, and he couldn't stop it.

more importantly.

Compared with the Montpellier Championship, although it is just a commercial competition, it is also an international event after all. The value of this year's National Championship is too low.

Instead of delaying Chen Jin, it would be better to let him show his talents on a bigger stage.

Chen Jin was able to achieve more and better results, and the S Province team also benefited from it, which was worthy of their training.

"Coach Chen."

Chen Jin hesitated for a moment, "I am ashamed that I failed to help the team in the National Championships."

"I will go all out in the Table Tennis Super League and help the team win the championship!"

His words came from the bottom of his heart and were as powerful as a resounding sound.

Chen Longcan was slightly stunned.

With Chen Jin's current performance, he is no longer a fish that can be kept in a pond. How can the small pond of S Province Team keep him there?
He knew that Chen Jin would leave sooner or later.

In fact, Chen Longcan had already prepared a place for Chen Jin in advance.

As soon as the national championship is over, we can transfer to the Magic City team.

however.

The meaning of Chen Jin's words was very clear.

He won't leave until he helps the S Province team get a good result.

Chen Longcan couldn't help but be moved by this innocent heart.

Will you not leave unless you win the Table Tennis Super League?
It's a bit of a headache.

Based on the current overall strength of the S Province team, even if Chen Jin's personal strength is strong, it will be difficult for him to win the Table Tennis Super League.

After all, the Table Tennis Super League is a team competition.

unless……

Chen Longcan had already made plans in his mind.

"it is good."

Chen Longcan smiled and said, "Let's fight again in the Table Tennis Super League."

……

The next morning.

Chen Jin and Xie Mingyang got up early in the morning.

Wash and pack things.

After breakfast, we set off.

Hotel entrance.

Zhang Jiahao, Ouyang Liangqin and others came to see him off.

"Good luck in the finals."

Chen Jin patted Zhang Jiahao on the shoulder and said, "You must cherish this National Championships. You won't have such an opportunity again in the future."

"clear."

Zhang Jiahao nodded.

"Brothers, see you at the national table tennis team."

Chen Jin waved.

“See you at the national table tennis team!”

Ouyang Liangqin and others said loudly.

Then, he watched Chen Jin and Xie Mingyang get into an online-hailing car.

Go to Ejin Horo Airport.

At eleven o'clock, the plane took off on time.

We arrived at Daxing Airport at just before 12:30.

Dragging a suitcase. Just out of the gate.

I saw Li Qian's smiling face.

"Both of you."

Li Qian smiled and said, "Welcome back to the team."

Although they had only known each other for a short time, they fought side by side like comrades-in-arms and had a deep bond.

Not seeing each other for a few days was like three autumns.

Some pleasantries are inevitable.

"Teacher Li, I'm in trouble."

Chen Jin said gratefully.

"Isn't it just driving a car and being a driver?"

Li Qian smiled and said, "What's the trouble?"

These days, he didn't go to work, but was on vacation at home, relaxing.

Apart from sending my daughter to kindergarten, walking the dog downstairs, buying groceries and cooking.

The rest of the time, I just played Black Myth.

Decadent yet fulfilling.

In just a few days, I gained three pounds.

After going through the trials of Big Head Baby, Tiger Vanguard and Single-plank Bridge, Li Qian felt that his mentality had been elevated.

If I hadn’t received the news that Wang Hao had returned to the team last night, I would probably have had to buy a new computer.

Upon learning that Chen Jin and Xie Mingyang were returning to Beijing, Li Qian volunteered to drive to the airport to pick them up.

We chatted and laughed all the way to the parking lot.

Instead of rushing back to the General Training Administration, Li Qian drove Chen Jin and Xie Mingyang around and finally arrived at an alley.

There is a restaurant deep in the alley.

The restaurant is not big, but the food is delicious.

Xie Mingyang frowned slightly and looked around. It was clean and bright.

He took a tissue and wiped the stool. When there was no dirt, he sat down with peace of mind.

"You must try the braised pork and noodles with various sauces, they are the real deal."

Li Qian greeted them, "Today is my treat, so please don't be polite."

After exchanging a glance with Xie Mingyang, Chen Jin asked curiously, "Master Li, is today a big day?"

After all, Li Qian looked very happy.

It is obvious that this dinner invitation was not without reason.

Unsurprisingly.

Li Qian's smile became brighter. "Thanks to you two, Coach Wang told me last night that in view of my recent achievements as a team leader, I will be officially promoted to the first team coach."

"And, from now on, I will be the head coach for both of you."

Hear the words.

Chen Jin smiled widely and congratulated him more than a dozen times in one breath: "Teacher Li, you finally got what you wanted."

“TOEFL, TOEFL.”

Li Qian smiled and clasped his fists.

There aren't many people in the shop.

Soon, the food was served.

Just as Li Qian said, this restaurant is hidden deep in the alley and unknown, but the food is delicious.

Even Xie Mingyang praised it highly.

While eating, chatting.

"In this Asian Championships, we lost five of the seven gold medals."

Li Qian lowered his voice and said, "It can no longer be described as a 'crushing defeat', it's simply a disgrace."

"The Paris Olympics men's singles scenario was repeated, and Wang Chuqin failed to defend his half again."

"And this time, Fan Zhendong was replaced by Lin Shidong. There was no one to cover him, so he finally leaked and took a big dump."

"Liang Jingkun and Lin Gaoyuan are both useless."

The more I talked, the more excited I became.

The words became increasingly sharp.

"But this is also our opportunity."

Li Qian said in a deep voice, "As long as we seize the opportunity in this Montpellier Championship, soaring to the sky is not a dream"

"Especially you, Xie Mingyang."

Xie Mingyang was slightly startled: "What does it have to do with me?"

"Don't you understand yet?"

Li Qian laughed and asked, "Why did the coaching staff ask you to return to the team with Chen Jin?"

Xie Mingyang had actually thought about this question.

Although Ma Long, Fan Zhendong and Wang Chuqin, the three absolute main players of the national table tennis team, have announced their withdrawal from the Montpellier Championships.

But that doesn't mean Xie Mingyang will get a place in the competition.

After all, the Chinese national table tennis team only has four places in the Montpellier Championships.

Chen Jin, Lin Shidong, Liang Jingkun, Lin Gaoyuan, Xiang Peng, Xu Yingbin...

No matter how you calculate it, it’s not your turn.

The only explanation was: "Aren't you asking me to return to the team as a sparring partner?"

"Sparring partner?"

Li Qian smiled and said, "If it's just a sparring match, why do you need me as the head coach?"

Hear the words.

Xie Mingyang's heart moved slightly: "Does that mean... I also want to participate in the Montpellier Championship?"

"good."

Li Qian smiled and nodded.

"This……"

Xie Mingyang was stunned. This was obviously beyond his expectations. He didn't react for a moment. "But, but, aren't there four places for the competition?"

"Chen Jin, Lin Shidong, Liang Jingkun, Lin Gaoyuan..."

The words were not finished.

Li Qian blew his nose and interrupted him, "Lin Gaoyuan has withdrawn from the competition."

"what?"

Xie Mingyang was a little surprised. "Why would Lin Gaoyuan withdraw from the competition? Is he injured?"

As one of the five main players of the national table tennis team, Lin Gaoyuan has had significantly more opportunities to participate since the Paris Olympics.

The Macau Championship and BJ Grand Slam, like Liang Jingkun, all appeared.

It’s a pity that the results were not good.

In the Macau Championship, he lost to Gao Chengrui and was eliminated in the round of 16.

In the BJ Grand Slam, he lost to Xie Mingyang and also stopped in the round of 16.

However, he was not selected for the singles event in this Asian Championships.

The mixed doubles team was eliminated in the quarterfinals.

Such results are not satisfactory.

"This is a matter between the coaching staff and Lin Gaoyuan. Why do you care so much?"

Li Qian took a mouthful of noodles with mixed sauce, "From now on, you just need to remember to prepare seriously, play hard, and strive to get a good result."

"clear."

Xie Mingyang nodded.

"We have another chance to fight this time."

Chen Jin smiled.

"Ah."

Xie Mingyang said, "It all depends on the draw."

This Montpellier Championship is the home of Europe and also brings together the world's top players.

It is no less difficult to break through than in a Grand Slam.

If a draw were to take place, I would be placed in the same half as Chen Jin, and perhaps we would have a chance to compete against each other.

If they were divided into different half zones, the chances of a confrontation would be extremely slim.

After all, Xie Mingyang knows himself well.

With his current strength, it is almost impossible for him to advance to the finals from the semi-finals.

Fortunately, we are young and have a long way to go.

(End of this chapter)