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

Chapter 321: Defeat Weiqiao Team! Ranked first, advance to the Table Tennis Super League Finals!
Seeing Chen Jin and Lin Yun-ju's doubles pair struggle but manage to narrowly defeat Wang Chuqin and Liang Jingkun with a score of 3-0, the team was overwhelmed.

The fans at the scene were completely silent.

In previous singles matches, Wang Chuqin had faced Chen Jin twice and lost both times.

It was originally thought that this doubles match would be Wang Chuqin's chance to get revenge.

Surprisingly, even Wang Chuqin's doubles, which he relied on to save face, was lost to Chen Jin.

The trending topics and supertopics have long lost their invincible aura and fighting spirit.

"So what if I lose? It's not like I've never lost before. As long as I can see Big Head playing doubles, I'm satisfied. Winning or losing doesn't matter. Which athlete can guarantee they can win all the time?"

"It's all Liang Jingkun's fault. He's like a wooden doll, with no footwork and no drive, leaving Da Tou to bear all the pressure. No wonder they can't win! If it were Ma Long or Sha Sha, they would have utterly crushed Chen Taisun!"

"@Wang Chuqin, it's okay to lose. We'll start over in the next match."

"Wang Chuqin, you're the best!"

"What's so great about winning a single table tennis doubles match? Our Da Tou isn't the world's number one yet."

"Since Chen Taisun is so good at doubles, you'll be in charge of all three events from now on, so our coach Chu Qin can focus on singles and aim for a Grand Slam. Thank you."

……

Suddenly, TZM, who was originally full of fighting power, became much more Zen.

competition is over.

Liang Jingkun casually picked up the towels from the two of them and turned around to hand them to Wang Chuqin.

He snatched it away, his face darkening. He ignored him completely and turned to walk towards the sidelines.

"!"

Watching Wang Chuqin's retreating figure, a hint of displeasure flashed across Liang Jingkun's brows.

However, due to the occasion, it was inconvenient to express it.

So, he swallowed his anger.

He wiped the sweat from his brow and returned to the sidelines.

With his keen insight, how could Yin Xiao not see Wang Chuqin's resentment?

"fine."

Yin Xiao comforted him, "It's a best-of-five series, you only lost by one point."

"The most important thing now is not to let this loss affect our mood later on."

"If we play well, there's still a chance to turn things around."

Listen quietly to what Yin Xiao has to say.

Wang Chuqin and Liang Jingkun did not speak, but simply nodded expressionlessly.

Neither of them ever looked at the other.

Yin Xiao was also helpless about this.

In almost all three games, the team was leading, but was overtaken by its opponent at the last moment.

Especially the last game.

Wang Chuqin and Liang Jingkun were leading by five match points and looked poised to win the match in one fell swoop.

Unexpectedly, Liang Jingkun's serve error disrupted his own rhythm and gave Chen Jin and Lin Yun-ju a chance to catch their breath.

Subsequently, Chen Jin and Lin Yunru launched a counterattack.

Thanks to their outstanding performance and excellent teamwork, they ultimately reversed the game.

In Wang Chuqin's view, everything stemmed from Liang Jingkun's serve error.

Otherwise, they would have won the third game already.

Even a comeback, coming back from a 0-2 deficit to win 3-2, is not out of the question.

With the match still ongoing and no time to pay attention to Wang Liang and the other two, Yin Xiao turned his gaze to Huang Youzheng.

The second match was between Huang Youzheng and Yan Sheng.

The unexpected doubles loss put pressure on Huang Youzheng.

"Don't be too nervous, relax."

Yin Xiao patted Huang Youzheng on the shoulder, "Yan Sheng's forehand uses pimpled rubber, which is a bit special. He may need some time to get used to it when he first comes on the court."

"However, with your strength, you are far superior to Yan Sheng. As long as you fight one point at a time, you will definitely be able to beat Yan Sheng."

As an absolutely meritorious coach, Yin Xiao knew very well that for Huang Youzheng, ability was not the issue.

The key is mindset.

"clear."

Huang Youzheng nodded.

As Yin Xiao predicted, Huang Youzheng was indeed not used to Yan Sheng's short pips rubber style as soon as he stepped onto the court, and was overwhelmed by Yan Sheng's forehand slapping.

Fortunately, starting from the second half of the second game, he gradually adapted and became more and more adept at the game.

Yan Sheng, on the contrary, was at a disadvantage.

After a fierce battle, Huang Youzheng finally defeated Yan Sheng with a score of 3:2.

"Whoo~"

The moment he won the game, Huang Youzheng finally let out a long sigh of relief.

I felt a huge weight lifted off my shoulders, as if all my energy had been drained away, and I almost couldn't stand up straight.

"I lost again."

Yan Sheng, covered in sweat and looking somewhat dejected, returned to the sidelines with a bitter smile.

"fine."

Chen Longcan smiled and patted him on the shoulder, "You played very well, you managed to push Huang Youzheng into a corner, you just lacked a bit of luck."

The score is tied again.

The next match is particularly crucial.

Chen Jin vs. Liang Jingkun.

"Brother Kun."

Huang Youzheng looked at Liang Jingkun with pleading eyes, his expression full of fervor, "You must win."

Originally, according to their pre-match lineup and formation.

Doubles, singles, and triples can all be won.

Even if we lose the second singles match, it won't be a big deal.

But now, after defeating North in the doubles and losing the first point, the second singles game has become the key game.

For Huang Youzheng.

More importantly, if Liang Jingkun loses the second singles match, then he will most likely have to play again.

His opponent will be Chen Jin.

This is even more terrifying than Aunt Mei, Sadako, Kayako, the bandaged monster of the mountain villa, and the librarian of the elevator all combined!
"win?"

Liang Jingkun gave a wry smile.

With Chen Jin's current strength and condition, he is unstoppable.

The probability of me winning is extremely low.

After stretching his stiff arms, Liang Jingkun said in a deep voice, "I will do my best."

"Go, Kun!"

Watching Liang Jingkun go on stage, Huang Youzheng's heart pounded and he was extremely nervous.

Cold sweat poured down my forehead and palms.

Sudden.

A sharp pain shot through my abdomen.

It felt as if a smooth, warm current was about to burst forth uncontrollably.

"not good."

Huang Youzheng clutched his stomach, his face changed, and he turned to Yin Xiao, saying, "Coach Yin, I... I need to go to the restroom."

"what happened?"

Yin Xiao glanced at him and saw that his face was pale, covered in sweat, and showed some pain. He immediately waved his hand and said, "Go."

As if granted amnesty, Huang Youzheng took the opportunity of getting up to bend down and pull his cell phone out of his backpack.

Then, he dashed off towards the toilet like a shot.

Shortly after.

Waiting for him to return to the field.

The match between Chen Jin and Liang Jingkun had just finished, and the two were shaking hands.

"So fast?"

Huang Youzheng was stunned for a moment, then exclaimed in astonishment, "I just watched a few short videos in the bathroom, and the fight is over already?"

Given Liang Jingkun's playing style, even if he's leading 2-0, he'll drag the game into a deciding set.

Therefore, ending the game so quickly is clearly not a good thing.

One glance at the scoreboard and Huang Youzheng gave up completely.

“5：11，5：11，5：11……”

Huang Youzheng was completely stunned. "Brother Kun, do you have OCD? You even intentionally control the score when you lose?"

With Chen Jin defeating Liang Jingkun, the S Province team has once again taken the lead.

The next match.

Wang Chuqin vs. Lin Yunru.

Both are left-handed and are old rivals in world competitions.

They have faced each other nine times across various competitions.

Wang Chuqin holds a clear advantage with a record of six wins and three losses. He is determined to win this rematch.

"Brother, since you've already lost, why don't you just give up and give up on Lin Yunru?"

Huang Youzheng prayed silently in his heart, "Let me be free, be free."

Given the current situation, if Wang Chuqin defeats Lin Yunru, the two teams will tie the score again.

The problem is that the burden of winning the decisive game falls on Huang Youzheng's shoulders.

Facing Chen Jin, Huang Youzheng knew he had no chance of winning and was bound to be brutally defeated by Chen Jin.

If Wang Chuqin loses to Lin Yunru, the S Province team will take the first three points, and the game will end.

Huang Youzheng also no longer needs to face Chen Jin, so everyone is happy.

Unfortunately, Huang Youzheng only dared to keep such thoughts to himself; he didn't have the courage to say them out loud.
As Wang Chuqin's teammate, he silently cheered for Lin Yunru in his heart.

Unfortunately, Lin Yun-ru's abilities were ultimately inferior to Wang Chu-qin's.

7: 11.

13: 15.

11: 6.

9: 11.

The score is 1-3.

Lin Yunru suffered another defeat, losing to Wang Chuqin.

However, it's clear to anyone with eyes that Lin Yun-ju has brought out his best form in this match.

Back on the sidelines, Lin Yun-ju wiped his sweat and smiled wryly, "I really can't handle Wang Chu-qin's crucial serves."

Although it was said rather euphemistically and not explicitly, those who understand will understand.

The referee even issued a warning to Wang Chuqin once.

However, Wang Chuqin continued to do things his own way.

Whenever the crucial points arrive, he unleashes his overwhelming power, becoming invincible.

"It's ok."

Chen Longcan comforted her, "We can all see that you have done your best."

"Yes."

Chen Jin also said, "Leave the deciding game to me. I will definitely not let everyone's hard work go to waste!"

According to the rules of the Chinese Table Tennis Super League, with the current points of the S province team, they have already secured their advancement.

The match against Weiqiao team is simply a battle for first place and qualification.

In fact, after winning the toughest doubles match, coach Chen Longcan was already quite confident.

Based on the two teams' lineups, even if Yan Sheng and Lin Yunru both lose, Chen Jin will be there to cover for them.

He believed in Chen Jin's abilities and was certain he would not disappoint.

In the decisive game, Chen Jin's opponent was Huang Youzheng, whose strength was far inferior to Wang Chuqin and Liang Jingkun, so there was almost no suspense.

Not only Chen Longcan thought so, but even Yin Xiao understood that the situation was hopeless.

However, the competition was not over yet, and Yin Xiao could only encourage Huang Youzheng.

"There is politics."

Yin Xiao earnestly advised, "Your chance to make a name for yourself has arrived."

"If you defeat Chen Jin, your name will spread throughout the entire world of table tennis overnight."

Hear the words.

What could Huang Youzheng say but a bitter smile in his heart?

Even Wang Chuqin, the world's number one, doesn't dare to face Chen Jin head-on. What qualifications do I have to dare to dream of defeating Chen Jin?
During the World Youth Championships, Huang Youzheng accompanied Chen Jin in training, and the two also sparred a few games in a playful manner.

Huang Youzheng was secretly competing with himself and went all out, but Chen Jin was nonchalant and handled the situation with ease, still managing to rub him to the ground.

The difference in strength between the two is as vast as the difference between heaven and earth.

Yin Xiao was well aware that the possibility of Huang Youzheng defeating Chen Jin was almost zero.

But there was nothing he could do.

This match will test not only the players' competitiveness on the field, but also the coaching staff's pre-match strategy and tactics.

It is clear that Chen Longcan is superior.

Of course, there was nothing wrong with Weiqiao team's arrangement originally.

Unexpectedly, Wang Chuqin and Liang Jingkun lost their doubles match.

Fortunately, the first stage is a round-robin tournament.

Even if they lose the match against the S Province team, the Weiqiao team can still advance to the finals.

This is a stroke of good fortune amidst misfortune.

In the deciding game, there was no suspense; Chen Jin easily crushed Huang Youzheng.

With this victory, Team S ranked first and advanced to the Table Tennis Super League Finals.

The happiest person at the scene was Chen Longcan.

"How many years has it been since our S province team made it to the Chinese Table Tennis Super League finals?"

Chen Longcan was visibly excited, "I hope that this time, we can win the first-ever Table Tennis Super League championship for the S Province team!"

By evening, all the matches had finished.

The teams that have advanced to the finals have finally been determined.

Teams from S Province, Weiqiao Team, Huangshi Huaxin Team, and Shanghai Real Estate Team.

All the other teams were eliminated.

The Chinese Table Tennis Super League Finals will officially begin on December 30th.

The location is the Shanghai Stadium.

The teams that advance will have two weeks to rest and prepare for the next round.

Late-night snacks at the hotel restaurant.

They happened to run into Xie Mingyang and Zhang Jiahao.

"Brother Jin."

Zhang Jiahao asked, "There are still two weeks left, what are the plans for the rest of the month?"

"go home."

Chen Jin answered casually.

Actually, he didn't have any specific plans.

The schedule has been tight lately, and I've been traveling a lot, which has left me feeling quite tired.

Take this opportunity to go home and rest for a few days to recharge for the Chinese Table Tennis Super League Finals.

Moreover, he had already received the notification.

Following the Chinese Table Tennis Super League, there will be a winter training period of more than 20 days to prepare for the 2025 season.

By then, there was no time to rest at all.

"Going home? That's so boring."

Zhang Jiahao put his arm around Chen Jin's shoulder and chuckled, "You've been running around everywhere lately, it must be so tiring, why don't you relax a bit?"

"Relax?"

Chen Jin glanced at him, "How do I relax?"

"Let's spend a few days in Changsha first."

Zhang Jiahao swallowed hard. "I've wanted to try the stinky tofu from the streets of Changsha for a long time."

"Stinky tofu?"

Chen Jin frowned slightly. "Not interested."

"Besides stinky tofu, Changsha has many other delicious foods, there's bound to be one that suits your taste."

Zhang Jiahao laughed and said, "After visiting Changsha, we'll go to Zhangjiajie, try bungee jumping, and then head to Shanghai."

"Brother Jin, you've forgotten?"

"Someone still owes us a meal."

Judging from his words, it was clear that he had already discussed the itinerary with Xie Mingyang.

Zhang Jiahao had just finished speaking.

Xie Mingyang, standing next to him, put his hands in his pockets and nodded, saying, "I've already booked a time and a table at Ultraviolet by Paul Paire."

"This……"

Chen Jin hesitated.

"Brother Jin, no need to think about it anymore, it's settled then."

Zhang Jiahao said, "Don't worry, all expenses will be reimbursed."

"You're being so proactive, are you on some kind of mission?"

Chen Jin scrutinized Zhang Jiahao from head to toe with a suspicious look, as if he could see right through Zhang Jiahao's heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys.

"As expected of Brother Jin, he guessed it right away."

Zhang Jiahao grinned, "You know, I'm a contracted player for Xuperman now."

"When the boss gives the order, I, as his henchman, have no choice but to go through fire and water without hesitation."

Knowing that Xu Xin was single-mindedly trying to sign her for his Xuperman brand, she was relentless in her pursuit.

Xu Xin had subtly brought up the matter several times, even asking Zhang Jiahao to act as an intermediary. If they refused again, it would be rather unreasonable.

Thinking of this, Chen Jin shrugged and finally relented: "Alright, I can go try out the new racket."

(End of this chapter)