Tennis: He's so obedient!

Chapter 48 The Competition for Provincial Teams at Schools: Sponsorship! (Please Read On!)
Wu Fei coughed and looked at the department head.

"Director, Jiang Hong is still young, and his performance in competitions is quite good, so could you please be lenient and not punish him?"

Upon hearing this, the department head's eyebrows furrowed instantly.

"When did I say I was going to punish Jiang Hong? A student like Jiang Hong, who excels in all aspects of morality, intelligence, and physical fitness, is a model student in our school. How could I possibly punish him!"

"Huh?" Wu Fei was taken aback.

Director, you didn't say that yesterday!

Jiang Hong's behavior can be described as blatant disregard for rules and discipline.

How come you suddenly became a model student today!

The department head coughed and then said to Wu Fei, "Alright, has Jiang Hong returned to school? Our department has decided to hold an awards ceremony!"

Wu Fei turned her head and pointed, "This is Jiang Hong, he just came back to report for duty!"

The department head paused for a moment, then turned to look at Jiang Hong beside him, and a warm smile instantly appeared on his face.

"So this is Jiang Hong! He is indeed a talented young man who has brought honor and glory to our school. Other students should learn from him. If the organizing committee hadn't sent us the announcement, we wouldn't have known that you had won the international competition!"

Jiang Hong finally understood why the department head's attitude had changed.

It turns out that the organizing committee sent Jiang Hong's results to the school after the competition.

Although Jiang Hong is an athlete, she is still in school and will report her grades to her workplace.

You should know that second-tier universities like ours are as numerous as hairs on a cow in Chang'an!
Everything is transparent, whether it's competitions, scientific research, or sports.

As a result, a student suddenly won an international competition, and it was a competition that even the national team might not be able to win.

Their school has produced a member of the national team, but has never had experience with a team within the system.

If they can participate in the Olympics next year, that will definitely be a political achievement for them!
"Director, you flatter me. I only participated in a small competition!"

"What small competition? I've already investigated it. It's already a very high level for tennis in China. The principal isn't at the school right now; he's on his way back and should meet you this afternoon!"

After exchanging pleasantries, Jiang Hong excused himself and left the counselor's office, saying he had to go to training.

By noon, banners had already been put up at the school gate!
Congratulations to Jiang Hongyong, a freshman at our school, on winning the ITF World Tour Shanghai Open!

"Old Jiang, you're famous now!"

Li Hua ran over with his phone, looking rather cheeky.

"Thank you so much!" Jiang Hong reached up to rub his forehead, looking speechless!
Just then, Jiang Hong's phone suddenly rang.

I discovered that it was my counselor who called me.

"Jiang Hong, are you at school right now?"

"Here, what's wrong?"

Jiang Hong found it strange that he suddenly sent her a message!
"Here's the thing, the coach of the provincial tennis team is looking for you. He's in my office right now. If it's convenient for you, please come over!"

"Okay, I'll be there in a bit!"

Jiang Hong knew the other party's purpose. Although the outcome was predetermined, he still had to make the trip!
After calling Jiang Hong, Wu Fei also called her boss.

When Jiang Hong arrived at Wu Fei's office, he saw a slightly overweight middle-aged man sitting inside. If he wasn't mistaken, he was the provincial team coach, and Lin Yu and Wang Cheng had also been brought along.

It's probably to make it easier to play the emotional card!
Li Jun is now filled with regret. Why didn't he go and check it out when Wang Cheng recommended it?
Keep in mind that only two players in the provincial team have a ranking, and they only have 1 point each!

Jiang Hong, who debuted in the competition, immediately won the Hope Tournament championship.

This person has unlimited potential!

"Hello, Jiang Hong. I'm Li Jun, the coach of the provincial team. You can call me Uncle Li!" Li Jun stood up and extended his hand to greet him.

Jiang Hong shook hands with the other party, smiling, and said, "Coach Li, hello. May I ask what brings you here?"

"Ahem!" Li Jun coughed, having been rebuffed.

"It was our oversight to leave such an outstanding athlete like you in the public eye. Once you join our provincial team, we will spare no effort to train you. You will be an absolute key player in the National Games, and the team will also help you win the Asian Games!"

Upon hearing the other person's words, Jiang Hong gave a noncommittal laugh. Although everyone was aiming for world rankings, they didn't actually rely on the prize money from professional matches to make a living.

If you reach the ATP top 200, China can be a little more lenient.

Being ranked in the top 400 of the ATP rankings is basically enough to break even!
However, the players who occasionally manage to reach this ranking are only promoted by the national team through continuous investment of resources!

Provincial teams from economically underdeveloped provinces like Qin Province simply cannot afford to provide that many resources!
Before his rebirth, Jiang Hong ate quite a few pancakes.

Of course, I wouldn't believe their empty words.

"Thank you for your kind offer, Coach Li, but I still hope to become a free agent and play professionally!"

After Jiang Hong spoke, Li Jun's expression froze.

Even his superiors wouldn't normally refuse him, but Jiang Hong rejected him so bluntly, and his excuse was so perfunctory.

Once he was in the team, there were plenty of ways to get things done, and a smile returned to his face.

"Even if you want to play professionally, the team will provide financial support!"

Just then, a voice suddenly came from outside the door.

"The school will also support your competition and will even provide some funding!"

Li Jun frowned; a Cheng Yaojin had unexpectedly appeared out of nowhere!

Turning my head, I saw a man around fifty years old, who was the school principal!
"Jiang Hong, I just rushed back from outside. You've brought honor to our school and deserve a good commendation. Of course, I'll also support you in the competition!" Principal Gao didn't even look at the other person before coming directly to Jiang Hong.

"As a student of the school, it is my duty to bring honor to the school!" Jiang Hong chuckled and shook hands with the other party.

"Good!" Principal Gao nodded, then turned to the department head beside him. "Students should have this kind of ambition!"

“I also learned about it on the way here. I know that you need funds to play professional tennis matches. Our school can provide 10 yuan a year for your matches and training until you graduate.”

As expected of the university president, his opening remarks were as profound as an old sage's fart—truly extraordinary.

It's worth it to spend 10 yuan to bring honor to the school!
In any case, Jiang Hong's student status and records are at the school, so if he achieves good results in the competition, the school can also benefit from it.

Li Jun was very unhappy about the school interfering, but there was nothing he could do about it!
He was still somewhat unwilling to give up, and patiently persuaded, "Jiang Hong, the provincial team provides a lot of assistance that the school can't offer!"

"I'm sorry, Coach Li, the Shanghai team contacted me during the previous match, but I turned them down!" Jiang Hong suddenly said, raising his head.

Upon hearing this, Li Jun was speechless. After all, the Shanghai team's offer was definitely better than theirs!
To talk about things like training equipment, funding, and competition wildcards would be utterly humiliating.

"Jiang Hong, I know you must have a deep affection for your hometown and you must also hope to bring honor to your hometown!"

Since we can't win through financial means, let's play the emotional card!

And you can't exactly say you have no feelings for your hometown, can you?

"Winning honors in the competition is also bringing glory to my hometown!" Jiang Hong said sincerely without panic.

Li Jun's lips twitched. "You have indeed brought honor to your hometown, but it has nothing to do with me!"
If you make it into the provincial team, your achievements will be my achievements, and your results will be my results!
This kid is as slippery as an eel.

Just as Li Jun was figuring out how to fool Jiang Hong, Principal Gao suddenly spoke up.

"Alright, Coach, since Jiang Hong has already rejected you, don't try to persuade him anymore. If he wants to join the provincial team, he will contact you later!" Principal Gao spoke gently, but his tone left no room for refusal.

Everyone is in the system, but the difference in rank between Li Jun and the university president is like night and day!

"In that case, I won't bother you any longer!"

Li Jun had no choice but to take his leave!

The school's 10 yuan sponsorship for Jiang Hong was mainly distributed through several channels, including scholarships, funding from the school's sports department, and subsidies.

After all, although the school has more funding than the tennis team, it can't just spend it recklessly; every penny must be clearly documented.

Jiang Hong didn't even consider applying to those prestigious universities.

Playing tennis doesn't require any formal education, so Jiang Hong has no reason to add any dark history to his resume.

(End of this chapter)