After this game, Lu Feiyang was interviewed live in public for the first time. He was not stage frightened and acted very excited and full of desire to express himself.
Because it was China Television's official live broadcast, there were people doing on-site translation.
The reporter asked, "How do you feel about your performance today? How would you evaluate your opponent?"
Lu Feiyang said, "My self-feeling... is so-so. After all, this is my first time playing in a public competition. My hands are a bit raw, so I was lucky to win. After all, my opponent, senior Zhuang Huishen, is still very powerful. It's just that I have better luck. Judging from the scene, it should be that the bottom beats the top."
There is no problem in saying this, and Zhu Zeshi taught me step by step before setting off from the imperial capital. He memorized the manuscript and it was absolutely smooth. But the problem was that his tone was too relaxed and he smiled too happily, so his expression did not match the content of his words at all...
Lin Zijun turned to look at Zhuang Huishen: "Senior..."
"You kid, don't always think that I have a glass heart just because you have a bad attitude, okay?" Zhuang Huishen couldn't help but laugh, and rubbed Lin Zijun's hair. "I know Hua Ping's style better than you. I must have memorized these words before we went on the expedition. You don't need to worry about what he said, it's meaningless anyway. As for what this kid really thinks, he probably thinks I'm too weak."
Lin Zijun said, "So you are not angry?"
"Why am I angry? I couldn't beat him in the first place." Zhuang Huishen found it very interesting instead. "All the players from Huaping are gentle, courteous and thrifty. In fact, where do so many gentlemen come from? They are not all forced by the coach. Suddenly I see a guy who has not been completely convinced by the coach. I think he has quite a character. Well, Let's listen carefully, after all, it's rare to meet a Chinese table tennis player who doesn't use clichés during interviews."
The reporter asked, "This is your first time participating in the World Series. Today's game is a good start. So what are your expectations for the game tomorrow and the day after tomorrow? What is your expected ranking this time T2 Diamond Match?"
Lu Feiyang said, "Every table tennis player hopes to play in international competitions, so I am honored to be here. The experience these days has also made me feel that T2 is a very excellent event. I sincerely hope that it can continue to be held and get better and better..."
Okay, the above paragraph is obviously written by Lu Feiyang. Huaping has always been like this. Even if you despise this game in your heart, you still have to praise it on the surface. This is a matter of demeanor.
But then, Lu Feiyang let himself go, because there was no standard answer to the reporter's question, and he didn't memorize the manuscript.
He said, "As for the outlook for the competition... There are three of us here this time. Neither Chao Brother nor Ding Brother is a member of the national team for the time being. Especially Chao Brother, he should be here to see the world. So before I came, I knew that my task was very heavy. After all, as long as our Chinese table tennis team participates, we are here to win the championship. So, even though it is my first time to participate, as the only official member of the national team, I have to shoulder this important responsibility."
At this moment, Wang Chao and Zhu Ding looked at each other, both confused.
"Is that so?" Wang Chao asked.
"I don't know." Zhu Ding replied.
The reporter was obviously a little confused, because this was completely different from everyone's prediction before the game. He couldn't help but ask, "So, can I understand that you want to say that the team sent by Huaping this time will be dominated by you, with Wang Chao and Zhu Ding as the supplements?"
Lu Feiyang smiled shyly, looking a little embarrassed. "You can't say that. After all, I am the youngest and the youngest in seniority. I am definitely not the captain... I can only say that since I am here, it is my duty Lu Feiyang to defend the reputation of Huaping."
While speaking, he raised his fists, appearing to be extremely fighting spirit. This scene also triggered the click of countless photos taken at the scene.
Imperial City, Zhu Zeshi turned away, feeling that the scene in front of him was a bit too horrible to watch. If possible, he hoped to dig out a crack in the ground at the Sakura Country competition site with his own hands, then press the kid's head and force him inside.
Qin Huachang laughed loudly with a "pop" sound, but before he could swallow a mouthful of tea, he coughed continuously.
Wang Lu and Cai Guodong looked at each other. They were serious, but their expressions were weird, so they covered their mouths and lowered their heads.
"I don't want this apprentice anymore." Zhu Zeshi said, "Which of you wants it, I'll give it to him."
Wang Lu and Qin Huachang looked at their noses and hearts with their eyes, as if they had not heard anything, and began to meditate.
Zhu Zeshi looked at Cai Guodong: "Head coach..."
"Xiao Lu's talent is quite good, and he trains very diligently." Cai Guodong suddenly stopped when he said this, his cheeks bulged, he held it back, and said with a straight face, "It's just because he has personality problems that he needs a strict teacher like you Old Zhu. Okay, he's quite old, don't get emotional, let's continue watching."
Zhu Zeshi sneered, "Unless he really wins the championship this time, I will have to peel off a layer of his skin when he comes back... Give me a month. If his character cannot be changed, I will write it upside down."
Qin Huachang smiled and said, "I think you should not think about the future now and pray that he doesn't meet Wang Chao... This kid is too ambitious and thinks that Wang Chao can't beat him. I'm afraid that if he does meet him, Wang Chao's kind of fighting style will throw him into the shadow."
Everyone agreed.
It's not that Lu Feiyang is really worse than Wang Chao, but this kid is now obviously the younger version of Bai Feng. Even Bai Feng was killed by Wang Chao. If Lu Feiyang meets Wang Chao, I'm afraid he will be tricked into doubting his life.
In comparison, several coaches would rather let players like Lin Li beat Lu Feiyang to tears with hard power, which is more practical and educational.
The interview ended quickly, but the effect was extremely obvious.
A large number of posts about Lu Feiyang have appeared in table tennis-related forums in various countries.
Because no one really thought highly of him before the game. Even among the three members of Huaping, everyone agreed that Lu Feiyang was here to make up the numbers. But in today's game, he not only played Zhuang Huishen obediently, but also made a lot of news in the final interview.
It turns out that he is the one who Huaping placed its hope on winning!
In other words, he is better than both Wang Chao and Zhu Ding, and he is recognized within Huaping!
Well, this is actually a misunderstanding...
Foreigners did not know that it was Lu Feiyang who had made an own mistake. Instead, they took his interview seriously, so there were many shocking headlines, such as "Shocked!" It turns out that Crouching Dragon is the leader of the six dragons", "China's new star Table Tennis Super League, the 15-year-old Crouching Dragon beats the old six dragons", "There was a huge reversal on the second day of the competition, Wang Chao was actually the weakest player in the Chinese table tennis competition! ", "15-year-old rookie aiming for the T2 championship", and so on.
Fortunately, the expectations for the next game were high enough, and after a short ten-minute break, the wave of enthusiasm caused by Lu Feiyang was suppressed.
Yoshikawa Dai Moku appeared, with an unprecedentedly fierce and high-pitched tone, announcing the appearance of the next contestants Mizutori Hato and Zhu Ding.
The audience burst into cheers, and Sakura Country the audience stood up in unison, clapping their hands, waving flags, and shaking all kinds of support objects.
Mizutori Hato lived up to expectations. He walked out of the corner of the court wearing a very slutty floral sportswear. The spotlight shone on him. He raised his hands high and waved in response to the enthusiastic support of the audience. Just before entering the court, he stopped and made a rather obscene hip-top gesture, which triggered even more enthusiastic cheers from the audience.
Lu Feiyang stood beside Wang Chao and cursed in a low voice, "How disgusting."
Then he shouted at the back of Zhu Ding who was walking onto the court, "Brother Ding, stay steady and play hard. Don't worry. Even if you lose, I will avenge you."
Zhu Ding stopped, took off his sunglasses, turned back and gave Lu Feiyang a cold look, without saying a word.
Lu Feiyang's voice stopped suddenly, feeling a little aggrieved.
He really thought so, that's why he said it, but it seemed like Brother Ding wasn't very happy?
So he weakly went to Wang Chao: "Brother Chao, look at the one called Water Bird. It's so funny, just like a clown."
Wang Chao shook his head.
In fact, he didn't find it funny, but rather worried.
He knows that it is this absolutely extroverted personality that is most likely to perform exceptionally well in games.
And if it is at home, the crazy cheers and support of the home audience can push his state to the peak.
Brother Geng is actually the type of player Mizutori Hato, so when playing Northeastern Big Three, he can even draw enough power from the support of the audience to overcome his physical fear, and finally complete his transformation.
It can only be said that Mizutori Hato has combined the right time, the right place, and the right people. From yesterday's interview to the cheers of the crowd when he entered today, he has gradually pushed, improved, and elevated his momentum. At this moment, he has formed a "momentum" that is as overwhelming as a towering mountain. He enters with this unparalleled momentum, and the pressure he puts on Zhu Ding will be so great that it will be suffocating.
Zhu Ding faced the hostility of not just one person, but all the audience at the scene.
The player Mizutori Hato who is most hated by the Chinese table tennis bosses is the national hero in the eyes of Sakura Country fans.
Wang Chao closed his eyes and thought silently, if he were to fight this battle by himself, how should he fight it?
He couldn't think of a way.
Mizutori Hato is definitely the one with the strongest strength among the sixteen players present. In addition, he also has a world-recognized excellent touch. He has the same talent as Luo Jiu, and has a flexible enough mind. In the past few years, he has played not only the royal style of crushing with hard strength, but also the smart style of pure stream of consciousness crushing.
His only shortcoming is that he is not stable enough and has a neurotic side.
"I hope he will perform abnormally..." After thinking for a long time, Wang Chao could only pray silently.
The game started soon, with players from both sides guessing coins, and finally Mizutori Hato guessed correctly.
There was another round of cheers in the audience.
The home advantage of the host players was clearly demonstrated in this game.
Even a small guessing game can make the audience excited.
Zhu Ding was silent.
After Mizutori Hato's interview came out yesterday, he became silent and has remained silent to this day.
During this period, Wang Chao tried to discuss with him how to fight Mizutori Hato, but Zhu Ding only asked, "Is there anything you can do?"
Wang Chao could only shake his head.
Objectively speaking, Zhu Ding cannot beat Mizutori Hato. There is a big gap between the two sides in terms of competition experience and hard power.
Even from the perspective of the big players in Huaping, Mizutori Hato has already reached the realm of "above the first class" and is on the same level as Xiao Fei, Lin Li, and Bai Feng. However, Zhu Ding is actually not even considered a first-class player now. He can only be considered "below the first class."
After all, he was tortured by Wang Chao on Table Tennis First Division, and Wang Chao is just a first-rate player in the eyes of the big guys.
So Wang Chao said calmly, "I can't help it."
So Zhu Ding refused to discuss, he said, "In that case, I want to be quiet."
He just thought about it all night long.
Wang Chao knows that Zhu Ding has not given up in his heart.
On the contrary, Zhu Ding was holding a fire in his heart. He must have been angered by Mizutori Hato's interview.
He is the most vengeful Scorpio!
Yesterday, he met Wang Chao as a sparring partner. He played extremely fiercely, as if to let off steam. When he started to exert his strength crazily, Wang Chao was unable to stop his attack.
This actually means that Zhu Ding has made progress in the recent period, and it is not small. Just wanting to win against Mizutori Hato is not enough.
So what Wang Chao is thinking more about now is: If Mizutori Hato beats Zhu Ding, then if nothing else happens, Mizutori Hato will face Lu Feiyang in the semi-finals. When the time comes, how should Lu Feiyang win?
Thanks to "Autumn Wind Small Building" for the reward.