Ji Huai rose to prominence at the World Youth Badminton World Championships, and later won several championships in several open badminton competitions. With his outstanding results, he officially entered the national badminton first team.
In this team, there are Fang Zhong, who just won the Olympic champion, Yu Ningsheng, who won the silver medal, and Ai Lin, Zhang Ya and other main players.
He instantly became a "new man" again.
Mechanical training was carried out day after day. Like a model worker, Ji Huai began to participate in major badminton events and bounced between various events.
Major international badminton competitions are also divided into several levels. The highest level is naturally the quadrennial Olympic Games and the biennial team competition, in addition to the World Championships.
Because last year was an Olympic year, the World Championships were not held, but they will be held this year, but Ji Huai will not be involved. He can only start from Grand Prix and Challenge events that are looked down upon by some top players. Such events have few world points and small prizes, and are suitable for players like him who have not yet participated in major international competitions.
He spent several months participating in eight major challenges and grand prix events, and gained a lot. He won six gold medals, one silver medal and one bronze medal. His name appeared on the world rankings, but he was very far behind. keep it up.
At this time, he was already in his senior year of high school and was about to take the college entrance examination. His past performance allowed him to take the route of becoming a student with special talents.
His target is University A, because Yuan Tian finally attended University A, and at this time she was preparing to attend the summer camp at University A. If you get a ranking in the summer camp, you will be admitted with a reduced score. This is a good opportunity.
Yuan Tian specifically told her before coming that he bought a ticket for him to take a break. As soon as he took out his luggage, he saw Ji Huai standing outside waving. He grinned with a smile that made her lips also rise.
"When did you come?" she asked.
"Just arrived." Ji Huai stepped forward to take her suitcase, looked at her with a smile, and raised his eyebrows, "Little dwarf, you have grown a lot taller."
"Who is the dwarf?!" Yuan Tian couldn't help but push him gently.
She is 1.68 meters tall, so why is she a dwarf
"Okay, okay, dwarf." Ji Huai laughed so hard that his chest trembled, and his tone was a bit indulgent, but what he said was too much.
"You're such a loser. Do you think anyone is such a friend?" She snorted coldly.
"What's wrong with me? Aren't I very conscientious?" Ji Huai also put his hand on her head and patted her, "You have to work hard. I heard that getting first place in the summer camp can reduce a lot of points."
"Of course I will work hard." Yuan Tian changed the subject after saying, "What about you? Which university are you going to? Are you still in university?"
Ji Huai's eyes widened, his voice slightly raised, and he spoke confidently, "Of course I have to go to college. Going to college is harder than high school, and I still have to complete my studies. I must go to University A, otherwise why are there so many champions just for fun? I'm Won the World Youth Badminton World Championships.”
Yuan Tian didn't want to admit that he was great, "I also won the world's 'Li Lan Bei' gold medal. What does that mean? Does University A have to want you? You are narcissistic!"
In fact, she knew that major prestigious schools would lower their standards for him. After all, he was a talent who would bring glory to the country. The gold medal he won was very valuable, and she was deliberately trying to bully him.
Ji Huai would not be annoyed and naturally put his hand on her shoulder and led her out with a clear laugh, "It means it must be both of us."
A blush appeared on Yuan Tian's face, but he didn't break away and changed the subject, "Isn't there a 'Mike Cup' in August? Will you go to participate?"
Ji Huai turned to look at her in surprise, "You know all this?"
Yuan Tian quickly replied: "Why can't I know? I know a lot of things!"
She didn't know this before, but now she understands it more or less. When she sees relevant news, she will look at it more and think of him.
He continued to laugh, "What else do you know?"
She ignored him.
Ji Huai reached out to stop the car, carried her luggage to the trunk and put it away, then got in and continued her previous topic, "My world ranking and points are pretty good. It's definitely not my turn. I guess it's not my turn." I'm going as a substitute."
The team won three out of five games, including three singles and two doubles. Although he had made great achievements in the previous few months and performed well, he even defeated Li Chenyang and Zhang Ya from the first team on several occasions. But there are several main players ahead of him, namely Fang Zhong, Yu Ningsheng, and Ai Lin.
He is indeed not qualified enough and can just be a substitute. Work hard in the second half of the year, strive for a front row of world points, participate in more open competitions, and slowly climb up.
Hearing this, Yuan Tian comforted him, "This time you are a substitute, but next time it may not be the same. If you play, I will go to the scene to cheer you on."
Ji Huai smiled from his eyes, and a low smile escaped from his throat, "Then it's over, maybe I will be distracted, let alone win."
Before the last note ended, Yuan Tian's heart tightened. She always felt that her thoughts were off track, her face felt hot, and her eyes couldn't help but wander. She quickly turned her head to look out the car window and didn't answer any more words.
Ji Huai didn't say anything. He looked down at his phone and was typing with his long fingers. He seemed to be replying to the messages in the group. He also hummed a few words to the music in the car. He took the time to ask her, "I'll take you to school first, and then Let’s go have dinner again. I’ve been to University A several times and I’m more familiar with it than you are.”
Yuan Tian: "Okay."
The two entered the campus. Yuan Tian went to the dormitory after completing the formalities. Ji Huai led the way. She thought he was really familiar with her, but she didn't expect him to ask for directions everywhere. When he caught someone, he asked, "Classmate, do you know Jinzhong Building?" How to go?"
If the other party is a boy, he will probably give her a serious answer, or he will glance at her secretly. If he is a girl, he will be infatuated for a while and even smile secretly after answering.
"..." Yuan Tian continued to follow him and couldn't help but complain, "Didn't you say you are familiar with it? Is this what you are familiar with?"
"I've only played a few games here. It's a big place. How can I remember it? As long as I can find it in the end, right?" Ji Huai said confidently.
Yuan Tian stopped attacking him because he helped her carry her luggage. His strength was so great that he could lift the suitcase that only her two hands could carry with one hand without even breathing.
When she entered the dormitory, there were already two people there, a fair-skinned girl, and a girl with ethnic minority characteristics.
Ji Huai's cell phone rang after he pushed his luggage in. He walked out to answer the phone and wait for her.
Li Lu, who is fair and fleshy, glanced out several times with envy on his face, "Is he your boyfriend? He's so tall and handsome."
Hearing the word boyfriend, Yuan Tian's heart skipped a beat. She was afraid that Ji Huai would hear it and was so nervous that cold sweat broke out on her back. Before she could speak, another girl, Luo Yao, also said, "She's pretty too." , the two of them match each other perfectly, a handsome boy is matched with a beautiful girl."
"no… "
"Can I go?"
Just as Yuan Tian was about to start explaining, Ji Huai suddenly appeared at the door, one hand still in his pocket, his lips curled, and his eyes fell on her.
"Yeah." She said quickly, fearing that the two of them would say something embarrassing again, "Have you eaten? We haven't eaten yet, let's eat first."
"Bye-Bye."
"We've eaten, you go ahead."
…
Because of those two words from his roommate, Yuan Tian looked at Ji Huai across from him while eating. In recent years, he has not only grown taller, but has also become more attractive. He is still sunny and full of energy. He is a rising star. .
She looked at it, always thinking in her mind.
As if aware of her gaze, Ji Huai raised his head and handed the beef he had just picked up to her, "If you want to eat it, I'll give it to you."
"I didn't say I wanted to eat." She looked down and muttered.
Ji Huai raised the corner of his mouth and put the remaining dishes in, "I'll leave it to you if it tastes good."
Yuan Tian took the meat and put it in his mouth, chewing it in small bites, and the tips of his ears couldn't help but feel warm.
He always said these misleading words, and now she has fallen into the trap of love and can't get out. Her feelings for him are getting deeper and deeper, but it's a coincidence that he has never shown anything to her.
There were many boys chasing her in the school, but no one could compare with him. He was so dazzling that everyone was overshadowed by him.
After the meal, Ji Huai sent her back and said, "Compete well and try to get first place. If you get first place, I will give you a reward."
"What reward?" she asked.
He thought for a long time but didn't think of it, "It depends on what reward you want, I can do it."
Yuan Tian's first thought at that time was: I want you to like me.
Later, she really won first place in the summer camp. Her cultural classes are not bad. Even if she doesn't get this grade reduction, she can still go to a very good university, or she can go to A University. She didn't have such a strong purpose at first, but because of his words, she got the first place. She was very excited at the time.
When he was in the audience, tell him the result as soon as possible.
He was very busy and had been training. After receiving the message, he quickly replied to her and sent a voice message with a smile in his tone, "It's great, but it's also what I expected. What reward do you want?"
Yuan Tian hesitated for a long time, lowered his head and lowered his eyes, and whispered, "I haven't thought of it yet, so I owe it to you first."
Ji Huai: "Well, I owe it first and it will never expire."
"..." There was another hint of smile in her eyes.
June.
Ji Huai rushed back to take the college entrance examination. He had frequent contact with Yuan Tian in those days and met several times. The atmosphere between the two was still so relaxed and pleasant.
However, Yuan Tian was thinking more and more, and she was not as calm as before when she was with him. She was afraid that she would not be able to hide her emotions.
Her cultural classes have always been very good. Unexpectedly, Ji Huai's cultural classes were also good. She scored very high in the English test, and it was safe to enter University A.
When Yuan Tian entered the army for military training, Ji Huai was participating in the "Mike Cup" with the national team. He is a substitute player and is going to learn from the experience.
In his memory, he did not win this game. He unfortunately lost to Su Ge's team 2:3. This team competition is not the highest level competition, but the gold content is not low. It can probably be ranked in the third level. Badminton teams from most countries will still participate, and there are also many top players.
The team lineup sent by Sugar this year cannot be underestimated at all, including veteran Allen, the rising star Jesse, and Mizuki Sekiya...
Mizuki Sekiya has been in the spotlight in the past two years. He has repeatedly won gold medals in major open and super competitions. Last time he defeated Yu Ningsheng once, and his world rankings have continued to rise.
After finally relaxing, Ji Huai wanted to take advantage of this time to have a good chat with Yuan Tian and cultivate their relationship. When she got to college, there were more people chasing her. Unlike in high school, where she was still afraid of teachers, her seniors were a big threat. He was a little worried and had to get it first.
Before he and Yuan Tian could start to develop a relationship, Ai Lin twisted his hand during training and was unable to compete. As the number one substitute, Ji Huai naturally took over.
Zhang Huaiming, the coach of the first team, has a big head. Ji Huai has always participated in various grand prix and gold competitions. He has not included Ji Huai as the main force. This time the team is in good condition, and it is the finals, aiming for the gold medal. Go ahead, there is no room for mistakes.
To be on the safe side, he arranged Ji Huai at the end.
As the number one men's singles player, Fang Zhong won the first game and made a resounding first shot, but lost points in the men's doubles. The second men's singles player, Yu Ningsheng, came out and failed to win against Jesse.
When the score reached 2:1, everyone was sweating. Fortunately, they won the doubles again and the score was even at 2:2.
In the fifth game, only Ji Huai was left, and he faced Mizuki Sekiya. Two years ago, the opponent stopped him in the quarterfinals at the Tan Shwe Youth Badminton International Championship.
When Ji Huai came on stage, everyone was concerned.
This was the first time he and Mizuki Sekiya met again after almost two years. The opponent's offensive awareness was still very strong, and he hit him with a forehand to kill the opponent on the first ball.
Ji Huai reacted quickly, jumped in to save a ball, quickly got up and returned to the center to receive his next kill.
Mizuki Sekiya found that he was improving rapidly. Even with consecutive smashes, he could still save the ball, with flexible steps and fast stability.
"boom!"
"boom!"
"boom!"
…
The sound of the collision of badminton balls and rackets resounded throughout the court, because it was Suge's home court, and the fans outside the court were constantly shouting and screaming to increase morale.
Mizuki Sekiya was greatly encouraged and became more and more effective, smashing the ball one after another.
After Ji Huai returned the ball, he calculated the angle accurately, jumped up and slashed hard. The ball fell behind Ji Huai. He retreated to catch the ball but missed the net, losing a point.
The applause was loud and the audience kept cheering.
Zhang Huaiming and others sat to one side. He crossed his arms and stared at Ji Huai on the court with a serious face, fearing that he would be discouraged. If he messed up the rhythm, it would be equivalent to surrender.
At this time, the psychological quality needs to be stronger, there is no room for slacking, and we must turn defense into offense.
Ji Huai pursed his thin lips tightly and raised his hand to wipe his sweat without showing any emotion. He held the racket and continued to look at Mizuki Sekiya opposite him.
"Bang." The opponent serves.
Ji Huai stepped forward to pick the ball.
Back and forth, Mizuki Sekiya aimed for the opportunity, pushed the ball and then smashed hard in the forehand area. Ji Huai stepped forward quickly, opened his legs to catch the push back, and the ball passed the net.
Mizuki Sekiya stepped forward and continued to kill the ball.
Ji Huai picks again.
Kill again.
Ji Huai hangs up gently again.
Back and forth, Ji Huai suddenly started to smash the ball vigorously and attack. Facing Mizuki Sekiya's increasingly fierce attacks, he didn't panic at all.
The lob, the save, turned into a smash, and then, Ji Huai's offensive became as fierce as a storm, smash, smash, and smash again.
After Mizuki Sekiya returned the ball again, he went straight forward, jumped up and hacked the opponent.
The ball hit the ground and Ji Huai won the first game.
"good!"
"Hoo ho ho!!!"
"Not bad!"
…
Perhaps in retaliation for the exaggerated cheers from the other end, Fang Zhong and the others also raised their hands high and high-fived, and kept shouting.
Zhang Huaiming and Ji Huai talked a lot and continued to guide and explain. Ji Huai nodded and listened to the instructions one by one, meditating from time to time.
The second game begins.
Mizuki Sekiya's attack was not as fierce, but he had a tricky angle to kill the ball and accurately judged the ball drop. Ji Huai almost didn't hesitate, catching the ball, catching the ball again, and catching the ball again.
The two faced off again, and Mizuki Sekiya returned a high ball this time.
Everyone's eyes followed the direction of the badminton, and they saw Ji Huai running halfway, and just as he raised the racket into the air, he suddenly leaned back and withdrew the racket abruptly.
The white badminton fell and went out of line.
Mizuki Sekiya scored an error point.
Ji Huai turned around expressionlessly and raised his hand to wipe his sweat.
Sekiya Mizuki: "..."
His judgment is probably not that accurate.
In the second half, Ji Huai still had the advantage. Mizuki Sekiya changed his strategy and switched to dead corners in an attempt to disrupt his rhythm. Who knew that Ji Huai's physical strength was much better than before, and he kept wiping his sweat and saving the ball, taking advantage of him not paying attention. , came an overhead lob.
Mizuki Sekiya's return ball did not pass the net, and he had lost several points in a row, with the score reaching 11:5.
The audience was much quieter, and the pressure came on Mizuki Sekiya. During a one-minute break, his coach continued to provide guidance, his face becoming more serious.
Not only did his offense not mess up Ji Huai's rhythm, it also made him become more courageous as he fought.
The score widened again in the middle of the second game. When the two returned the ball, Mizuki Sekiya smashed hard, Ji Huai saved the ball, and then turned to a fierce counterattack, hitting the net with a backhand smash.
After this goal, the score came to 18:9.
Ji Huai rushed to save the ball, turned to the forehand area and smashed; he picked up the rolling tennis ball and started to smash the ball; he hit the neutral position and scored directly...
In the second game, Ji Huai got the match point first.
Zhang Huaiming crossed his hands on his knees. Although his face was expressionless, he stared at Ji Huai, waiting for everything to settle. After serving this time, Mizuki Sekiya clearly refused to give up and wanted to win back the game, so a classic scene occurred.
After nearly 20 consecutive fights, Ji Huai caught him by surprise. He first made a slight fake move forward, then turned around and made a backhand to kill the opponent.
Mizuki Sekiya leaned to the other side, and was obviously stunned when he discovered it. He turned back and moved his body. It was too late, and the ball was nailed to the ground.
"This kid." Zhang Huaiming laughed.
"Oh~~~~"
"Pa bang bang~"
"Wow."
…
There were constant shouts and screams at the scene, and crackling applause. Ji Huai defeated Mizuki Sekiya with an absolute advantage, won the key game, and helped the national team get back the trophy of this year's "Mike Cup".
This battle allowed him to officially appear on the stage of international badminton competitions and truly prove himself with his strength.