The top table tennis team

The taxi stopped at an upscale residential area. The community was a bit far from the city, but the surrounding environment was beautiful and pleasant, making it a very suitable place to live.

Because it was the weekend, there were some children playing in the community. Sun Shasha pushed open the car door, got out, and took out her luggage from the trunk.

She rang the doorbell according to the address Yu Man had sent her before.

Yu Man was Sun Shasha's former teammate. When they met, they were both minors. Because they were of similar age and came from humble backgrounds, they quickly became friends.

Years of competition, with its pains and joys, made the two good friends, and they encouraged each other within the team.

Later, Sun Shasha went abroad to study, and Yu Man chose to retire due to injury and chose to stay in the national team to do administrative work. This villa was earned by Yu Man through many years of competition.

Not long after, the door was opened and a tall, fair-skinned girl with short hair came out. When she saw Sun Shasha, she excitedly went forward and hugged her.

"Sasha, it's really you. Why didn't you tell me in advance when you came back so that I could pick you up at the airport."

Ever since Sasha went abroad, they were afraid that Chu Shaoqin would know her exact location, so for the past three years, they have only contacted each other on the phone and have never actually met.

During this period, Lin Yuan also tried various ways to inquire about the news from her, but was fooled by Yu Man every time.

Sun Shasha hugged Yu Man back and patted her back gently.

As for her friend Yu Man, their relationship has long evolved from friends to relatives. Anyone may betray her, but she knows very well that Yu Man will not.

At the beginning, Yu Man was introverted and taciturn, while she herself was a chatterbox at that time. Because of their complementarity in this aspect, the two quickly became friends.

"Isn't this just a surprise for you? I came to you as soon as I got off the plane. How about that, isn't that loyal?"

Sun Shasha used joking remarks to diffuse the delicate atmosphere at the time.

"Shasha, come in, I'll show you around my house." Yu Man took Shasha's suitcase and led her into the house.

The house is a duplex of about 200 square meters. The duplex is divided into two floors, connected by a spiral staircase. The overall design of the house tends to be neo-Chinese style, and the furniture is basically simple in style, which looks comfortable and warm.

Yu Man brought Sasha into the living room and sat on a wooden chair in the house. "Tell me, what happened? Why did you suddenly return to China? Didn't you say last time that you still had half a year to complete your studies?"

After Yu Man made the tea, she sat opposite Sasha, resting her chin on her hand and looking at Sasha with her head tilted.

"I have completed the credits ahead of schedule. Our country lost to country R in the last World Table Tennis Championships, and we must avenge ourselves this time. So the higher-ups urgently recalled me to coach the women's team and train some talented players. How come you, the senior manager of the team, didn't know about this?"

Sun Shasha said casually. She was very tired after sitting in the car for a long time. She picked up the tea that Yu Man had made and started drinking it.

"I was feeling unwell some time ago, so I applied for a leave of absence for a while. I am not very clear about what has happened recently."

Yu Man's eyes flickered as she spoke nonchalantly.

"I'm not feeling well. What's wrong with you? Do you still have any problems now?"

Sun Shasha looked up at Yu Man, and when she heard Yu Man say that she was not feeling well, she asked with concern.

"It's okay, don't you know me? It's an old injury and it will be healed after a period of rest."

Yu Man replied with a smile.

If Sun Shasha was more careful at this moment, she might have noticed that Yu Man's smile did not reach her eyes.

When Sun Shasha heard her say that everything was fine, she felt relieved instantly and joked, "Yeah, Eel has always been strong. He was well-known in the team. He is as strong as a bull. How could he be in trouble?"

As he spoke, he lowered his head and took a sip of water, so he missed the trace of sadness that flashed across Yu Man's eyes.

"So what are your plans now? Are you going back to the team?" Yu Man quickly concealed her emotions and asked.

"Captain Long has gone in person to invite me, so I have to give him this honor. Otherwise, I would be too sorry for his care over the years. What's more, the country needs me right now, so I can't refuse for any reason."

Sasha looked up and said seriously.

At this time, Sasha is no longer a girl in her early 20s, and her chubby little face has faded. Although this face cannot be called stunning, it is indeed very pure and lovely.

After several years of studying abroad and with long hair, she has combined the intellectual beauty and sexy cuteness of a woman into a unique charm.

Looking at this pretty little face, Yu Man couldn't help but think of the arrogant Chu Shaoqin, whose biggest hobby was to pinch her face every day.

Sometimes when Sasha got angry, she would scare Chu Shaoqin with a fierce tone. Chu Shaoqin would sometimes pretend to be scared and promise not to pinch her anymore, but he would reach out his hand to tease her every time. At that time, every place in the team was filled with the sound of their fights.

One is the prince of the national table tennis team, and the other is a talented athlete. Everyone thought that they would be together until old age, but who knew that so many things would happen later.

"So, we can be colleagues again. I'm really lucky to be your partner. I'm alone and my parents can't get used to living in Beijing, so I bought them a house in my hometown. When you come back, we can keep each other company and I can even eat your snacks from time to time."

Sun Shasha was previously known as the hamster in the team because she loves food and especially likes to stockpile snacks. Every time when the lights were turned off at night and she was hungry, she would go and get her snacks.

"If you don't let me live with you, I will have to live in your house. Now I am a poor homeless person." Sun Shasha said pitifully.

After saying this, the two of them smiled at each other. How could a world-famous champion, a grand slam winner in table tennis, be homeless?

"So what are your plans next?" Yu Man picked up the tea in her hand, feeling that it tasted much better than usual, and there was a gleam in her eyes.

"Have a good sleep first. I have already made an appointment with Long Teng. I will go to the team to find him next week to prepare for the entry procedures. The next step is to adjust my state and prepare to rejoin the job."

Sun Shasha is actually looking forward to returning to the national team. After all, playing table tennis has been her dream since she was a child.

Although she is no longer fit to continue playing, the thought of serving the national team in a different way and holding the racket again makes her excited, as if the genes in her body have been awakened.

"Does he know about your return to China? He knows it's only a matter of time before you return to the team."

They both knew who he was, but the probability of running into Chu Shaoqin when returning to the national team was too high, so this was a problem that had to be considered.

Yu Man stared at Shasha and asked sincerely.

"Just know it, we are still husband and wife after all. Do I have to hide from him forever?"

Sun Shasha hasn’t figured out how to face Chu Shaoqin yet. As a couple, it seems like their relationship is not far from ending.

Time is a good thing. From the moment I first thought of him, his name was like a knife. Every time I mentioned it, it felt like someone had stabbed me hard in the chest.

After a long time, it seems to have become numb. Although there is a mark, it is just a scar. Although the scar is ugly, it no longer hurts.

When Yu Man saw Sasha like this, she no longer mentioned the matter. What is love after all? It turned a chatterbox into the mature and introverted person she is now.

Although she is doing well now, she loves the little snowball who loved to eat snacks, talk and laugh even more.

The two chatted about the changes in recent years, and then went out to have a meal, each with their own thoughts.

It was already getting dark when they came back. Yu Man explained some things to Sasha, and they both washed up and went back to their room to rest.