Chapter 193: Just a Commercial Championship, What’s There to Celebrate?

“It’s still early, why don’t we go out and have some fun?”

When Chen Jin came out of the shower, Li Qian rubbed his palms with an excited look on his face.

It’s like he won the championship.

“My treat.”

Li Qian patted his chest, generous and open-minded, “If you don’t celebrate winning the championship, it’s like walking in the night in fine clothes.”

As Chen Jin’s nominal temporary head coach, Li Qian was honored to have Chen Jin win the championship.

Logically speaking, he should also get a share of the US$100,000 bonus.

more importantly.

We have come all the way from Lima Station. Although we have known each other for a short time, we have fought side by side.

The feelings between us are incomparable to anyone else.

As the Asian Championships were approaching, the Chinese table tennis team immediately plunged into the next battle after the Grand Slam ended.

Everyone was busy with their own things, and the champion Chen Jin seemed a little lonely.

Li Qian naturally wanted to make up for it.

“celebrate?”

Chen Jin, the person involved, didn’t seem to feel anything about this.

Turning to look at Xie Mingyang: “Do you want to celebrate?”

“I’m not a champion.”

Xie Mingyang put his hands in his trouser pockets and shrugged his shoulders slightly.

“It’s just a commercial championship, not a three-competition championship. What’s there to celebrate?”

Chen Jin glanced at the championship trophy in his hand with a hint of disgust in his eyes.

For a professional table tennis player.

The World Cup, the World Table Tennis Championships, the Olympic Games…the champions of these three major tournaments are the most valuable.

WTT events, whether they are Grand Slams or championships, are ultimately lacking in honor compared to the three major tournaments.

but.

Chen Jin’s words sounded a bit harsh to Xie Mingyang and Li Qian.

“Pooh!”

Li Qian and Xie Mingyang rolled their eyes and secretly spat in unison, “Versailles!”

To know.

Looking at the entire world table tennis world, there are quite a few professional table tennis players.

But how many people can win the WTT series championship?

Not to mention the three major competitions.

Of course, the reason why Chen Jin is Versailles is that he does have such strength.

In just two months, he won the WTT Regular Challenge, Championship and Grand Slam championships.

So far, no defeat.

Compared with Xie Mingyang, who debuted at the same time as Chen Jin, his best record was only the quarterfinals of this Grand Slam.

“In just two months, you’ve won three championships.”

Li Qian praised, “If I remember correctly, there are also the Montpellier Championship and the Frankfurt Championship, as well as the WTT Finals.”

“With your current points, it shouldn’t be a problem for you to participate in the finals.”

“If you can win the finals, you will be the fastest player in history to complete the WTT Grand Slam.”

As we all know, the WTT event originated from the ITTF Tour.

However, under the leadership of Liu Guoliang, WTT has become more commercialized.

Nowadays, any table tennis player who wants to achieve the Super Grand Slam must win the WTT Finals.

“WTT Grand Slam?”

Chen Jin smiled and yawned, “I suddenly feel a little tired, let’s go back and rest.”

Although I only played one game with Ma Taki today, it was more tiring than playing ten games.

It seems easy, but in fact the two are fighting wits and courage on the field.

It consumes both physical and mental strength.

If the competition with others is just a physical one, it’s fine.

But Ma Taki is getting more and more powerful as he gets older, and his current playing style is very similar to that of Ma Taki back then.

Every round and every ball is full of calculations, making people want to hold the toilet and vomit after playing.

Fortunately, Chen Jin was also good at calculating, so it made things a little better.

Even so, after a game, I am still exhausted both physically and mentally.

The game just ended and I didn’t realize it.

But at this moment, I felt more and more as if my whole body was hollowed out.

“Row.”

Li Qian originally wanted to take Chen Jin and Xie Mingyang out to celebrate their victory, but when he saw that both of them were losing interest, he had to give up.

“It’s a pity that Zhang Jiahao is not here.”

Li Qian thought, “This kid is a foodie and loves to be in a crowd.”

“If Zhang Jiahao were here, he would definitely stand on the same front with me.”

Both Chen Jin and Xie Mingyang are the type of people who just live for the day and don’t care.

Li Qian had no choice.

With no other choice, we had to go back to the hotel together.

The three of them walked side by side on the road.

It’s dark.

The night wind is cool and there is a drizzle.

The street lights grew dimmer.

“Are you on a flight for tomorrow?”

Xie Mingyang walked slowly and suddenly asked.

“Correct.”

Chen Jin nodded.

The Grand Slam is over and there is no need to participate in the Asian Championships.

Naturally, he would return to the provincial team and prepare for the National Championships with his teammates.

The national championship will start in Ordos on October 10.

It is divided into three events: singles, mixed doubles and team.

Originally, Chen Jin had already signed up for the singles event in the Zhangquan Championships.

But after considering everything, he finally decided to give up singles and give the spot to another teammate from the provincial team.

He had already reported the matter to the S Province Team.

Of course, the team competition still has to be played.

“Me too.”

Xie Mingyang said calmly.

Ever since Zhang Jiahao joined the Magic City team, the singles quota that originally belonged to him was taken away by Zhang Jiahao.

Fortunately, in order to make up for it, Wang Liqin allowed Xie Mingyang to compete in the team competition as teammates with Fan Zhendong and Xu Xin.

In this case, Xie Mingyang could accept it.

not to mention.

He is also in the national team now, so this singles spot in the National Championships is insignificant.

But it is crucial to Zhang Jiahao.

“What time is your flight?”

Chen Jin asked.

“Eleven o’clock.”

Xie Mingyang immediately added, “Daxing.”

“What a coincidence, I’m almost there too.”

Chen Jin smiled and said, “We can go to the airport together tomorrow.”

“You two are leaving tomorrow, leaving me alone, Dugu.”

A gust of cold wind mixed with rain blew along the collar and into the back of the neck, making Li Qian shiver and curl up in pain.

Looks a bit pitiful.

During this period, the three of them got along well with each other day and night.

Now, we are suddenly separated, and I am indeed a little reluctant.

“Master Li, how about going to Ordos together?”

Chen Jin smiled.

“never mind.”

Li Qian shook his head. “I just bought Black Myth a few days ago and I don’t have time to play it. It’s a rare opportunity for me to have some free time. I might as well stay at home and enjoy it.”

While talking.

The hotel is in sight.

They waved goodbye and went back to their rooms.

As usual, Xie Mingyang took his change of clothes and went into the bathroom.

After putting the trophy into the suitcase, Chen Jin moved a stool, sat by the window, and looked at the hazy night view outside the window.

Then he took out his cell phone and connected to the Internet.

“Woooooooo…”

The vibrations continued.

99+ messages, one after another, poured into Chen Jin’s mobile phone.

Without exception, they all congratulated him on winning the championship.

Coach Wu, Wang Liqin, Xu Xin, Chen Jin, the great prisoner of war camp…

“So many?”

Chen Jin scratched his head and smiled bitterly.

Be patient and reply one by one.

Just when everything was in a state of panic.

Sudden.

Zhang Jiahao called via video.

As soon as it was connected.

But in the video frame, there was more than just Zhang Jiahao’s face.

There is another person in the picture.

“Director Wang?”

Chen Jin was stunned for a moment.

“Brother Jin.”

With the boss beside him, Zhang Jiahao lost his usual recklessness and was still excited. He grinned and said, “Congratulations!” “I just watched your game with Director Wang, Brother Jin.”

Just finished speaking.

Wang Liqin came over with a smile on his face.

Beauty filters can make people look 20 years younger in an instant, even the crow’s feet disappear.

“Chen Jin, you played well tonight.”

Wang Liqin praised, “By the way, how did you arrange it later?”

“Are you going to participate in the Asian Championships tomorrow?”

I originally thought that with Chen Jin’s current strength and achievements, he would definitely participate in the Asian Championships.

After all, compared with the National Championships, the level of the Asian Championships is naturally higher.

And it has a higher gold content.

Due to the schedule conflict between the National Championships and the Asian Championships, the main players of the national table tennis team are unable to participate in the National Championships.

Ma Taki withdrew from the competition and Fan Zhendong only participated in the team competition.

The remaining players are not worth mentioning.

You know, the current Chen Jin is no longer the Wu Xia A’mon of the past.

Having seen so many top players in the world of table tennis, Chen Jin naturally had no interest in anything.

“I’m not participating in the Asian Championships.”

Chen Jin smiled, “I’m participating in the National Championships.”

“Oh?”

Wang Liqin was a little surprised, then nodded and said, “That’s fine.”

“The pressure at the Asian Championships is even greater. You have participated in several major tournaments in a row. This is a good opportunity to rest and recuperate.”

Let’s not talk about the Macau Championship for now.

As soon as this Grand Slam ends, the Asian Championships will be held immediately.

The schedule of the competition is so tight that there is no time to rest.

What’s more, the Asian Championships also have the pressure of facing the impact of foreign players, which is far less easy than the National Championships.

“Since the national championships are still a few days away, why don’t you come to the Magic City?”

Wang Liqin smiled and said, “Xu Xin and Xiaopang watched your game and both want to compete with you.”

“Uh……”

Director Wang, are you deliberately using Xu Xin and Fan Zhendong to seduce me?
Without waiting for Chen Jin to speak.

Zhang Jiahao urged from the side and interrupted, “Brother Jin, come on.”

“The surname is Xie… Doesn’t Xie Mingyang owe us a meal? By the way, let him pay it back as soon as possible, otherwise I will feel uneasy and always thinking about it.”

After arriving at the Shanghai team, he realized that the “Ultraviolet by Paul Pairet” that Xie Mingyang mentioned before was the famous ultraviolet restaurant in Shanghai.

Whether the food tastes good or not is another matter, but the word “expensive” is enough to make Zhang Jiahao salivate and keep thinking about it.

“No.”

Chen Jin’s voice unconsciously lowered, “I want to go back to my hometown to visit my father-in-law.”

This reason immediately made Zhang Jiahao and Wang Liqin give up trying to persuade them further.

“OK then.”

Wang Liqin smiled slightly and said, “There is a long way to go. See you in Ordos.”

“See you in Ordos.”

……

The next day.

Get up early and pack your things.

Li Qian drove himself to take Chen Jin and Xie Mingyang to the airport.

Xie Mingyang’s flight arrived more than forty minutes earlier than Chen Jin’s.

“I’ll withdraw first.”

Xie Mingyang dragged his suitcase and said, “If you have anything, please contact me on WeChat. See you in Ordos.”

“it is good.”

Chen Jin said, “Report safety after landing.”

“Ah.”

Xie Mingyang waved his hand, without looking back, and walked towards the boarding gate.

Looking at Xie Mingyang’s back as he disappeared at the boarding gate, Chen Jin suddenly felt a sense of emptiness in his heart.

Two months is neither long nor short.

We have been together day and night, eating and living together, and now we are suddenly separated. I am still a little uncomfortable with it.

An inexplicable feeling of loneliness came over me.

“It’s not a life-and-death separation, why are you suddenly being so hypocritical?”

Chen Jin laughed at himself.

Then, he dragged his suitcase and walked slowly towards his boarding gate.

More than two hours later.

Finally arrived at Tianfu Airport in S Province.

As soon as he came out of the gate, Chen Jin saw a familiar figure from afar, and a hint of joy flashed in his eyes.

“dad.”

Chen Jin couldn’t help but quicken his pace.

Although Chen Jin was wearing a mask, Chen Jianguo still recognized him at a glance.

“Xiao Jin.”

Chen Jianguo’s brows were filled with joy, and the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes suddenly became several circles wider.

Walk quickly forward.

Just about to take the suitcase from Chen Jin.

Unexpectedly, Chen Jin opened his arms and hugged Chen Jianguo.

In public, Chen Jianguo felt a little embarrassed and awkward.

A hint of blood color appeared on that rough and dark face.

“What are you doing?”

Chen Jianguo gently broke free, took the suitcase from Chen Jin’s hand, lifted it up suddenly, and put it on his shoulder as usual.

Knowing that this was an occupational disease that Chen Jianguo had suffered for many years, Chen Jin stopped him in time: “I’ll do it, I’ll do it myself.”

That’s all.

Dragging the suitcase with one hand and holding Chen Jianguo’s arm with the other, he walked out of the terminal.

“Dad, how long have you been waiting?”

Chen Jin asked.

“It didn’t take long.”

Chen Jianguo said, “I arrived at seven o’clock.”

“Seven o’clock?”

Chen Jin was surprised. “Morning?”

“Ah.”

Chen Jianguo nodded.

“Didn’t I tell you? I’m on a plane at 11:45 and the flight takes more than two hours. You can take your time to come over.”

Chen Jin held his forehead with his hand, “You came so early and waited so long…”

“fine.”

Chen Jianguo smiled innocently, “There’s nothing to do today anyway.”

“How did you get here?”

Chen Jin asked again, “Riding a motorcycle?”

“Ah.”

Chen Jianguo nodded.

“Have you eaten yet?”

“What about you?”

“I have not eaten.”

In fact, Chen Jin had already eaten airplane meals.

“I didn’t eat either.”

“That’s just right.”

Chen Jin patted his trouser pockets and said with a smile, “Your son, I’m going to treat you to a meal today.”

Although the prize money from several games has not yet been settled, Chen Jin did make some extra money from playing in the points competition.

Not too much, not too little, just enough to treat you to a meal.

I immediately found a fast food restaurant near the airport.

The father and son were not picky about food and ate with relish.

“How many days will you stay this time?”

Chen Jianguo asked while eating.

“I can’t stay for a few days. I think I’ll have to leave for Ordos on the 10th at the latest.”

Chen Jin pulled out a piece of tissue and wiped the grease off his mouth.

“In such a hurry?”

Chen Jianguo frowned slightly.

“No way, there are too many games.”

Looking around and seeing that no one was around, Chen Jin leaned over, opened the suitcase, took out three trophies, lined them up, and placed them on the table with a look of pride on his face, “See? They are all champions. Your son has made it.”

“Yes, yes, it’s working out.”

Chen Jianguo laughed so hard that he couldn’t close his mouth. “Put it away quickly, don’t make it dirty.”

“In addition to the trophy, there is also a bonus.”

Chen Jin lowered his voice and said, “Not much, just a few hundred thousand.”

“Hundreds of thousands? Isn’t that a lot?”

Chen Jianguo was beaming with joy, “Hey, you kid.”

After carefully placing the trophy back into the suitcase, Chen Jin paused for a moment before continuing, “Dad, Mom and I have made an appointment to go back to my hometown tomorrow to visit my father-in-law.”

“It should.”

Chen Jianguo was slightly startled, and buried his head in his food without even raising his eyelids. “I’m a little busy tomorrow, so I won’t go back with you or the rest of you.”

talking.

He took out a few hundred-dollar bills from his trouser pocket and handed them to Chen Jin, “Tell my father-in-law for me.”

“clear.”

Chen Jin reached out and took it, putting it in his pocket.

(End of this chapter)