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Ping Pong

This show is the selected drama by NRTA

in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the PRC,

and was funded under the 2019 Art Creation of Hubei.

Episode 18

This is a work of fiction. Any resemblance is purely coincidental.

Can you hold on?

How about this?

You don't have to play today.

Do twenty sets of forearm rotation instead.

You can't stop training.

Look at others.

They have experiences and techniques. And they've had actual competitions.

Also, they're equipped with theories.

And take a look at him.

"Train."

"Keep on training."

What's the point?

You're right.

Talk to him.

What's the use of doing so?

In the end, we still need to train, don't we?

Come on.

Let's start training.

Do turn your waist.

Mr. Qin has said it many times.

That we need to turn our waists.

Here.

Get up. I'm worn out.

What are you talking about?

You've surely gotten used to it when we were still on the second team.

Poor me. I'm the number one seeded player after all.

What is Mr. Qin even thinking?

I'm interested in it.

Look.

Oh my God.

He lost the game.

But he has a good love life.

And look at us.

Don't look that way.

Don't look that way.

When I saw Xiao Jun off,

she said some of our seniors

from the Zhejiang Team

have gone to Mr. Ding in Singapore.

She said me what I thought about it.

And I said it's quite nice.

There are more opportunities

abroad after all.

What do you think?

Why is she thinking of going abroad?

Is there no opportunity for her here?

She's not even a good player.

And she's keen to go abroad.

It's not a way out, but a retreat.

How could you call it a retreat?

It is one.

Look.

You have the chance to be on the national team.

And you have the best coach to train with you.

And there's a well-laid plan

to help you become a champion.

But what about others?

What if she gets no such opportunity

or is not as lucky?

What? Is she going to stop playing?

It's none of our business.

Why so serious?

You just

get ready for the Olympics.

And win a gold medal home.

I haven't seen you

win a medal.

Why don't you pick it up?

Forget about him.

Well, do you think

they're hiding it from others?

Is Yu Ke Nan a secretive person?

If you don't believe me,

let's bet ten bags of chips.

I'm penniless.

One will do.

Let's bet that that the whole team will find out

about their relationship in two days.

Whose relationship?

Yu Ke Nan and...

Hello, Mr. Teng.

Bye-bye, Mr. Teng.

Hey.

Hey.

Quick, let's go.

Quick.

I remember

when I went to Liaoning to recruit you,

your parents didn't seem to agree to it.

How old were you?

You were

about this tall.

How old were you?

I was already ten.

Ten years old.

You were an independent ten-year-old.

You followed me around

like a shadow.

You were clingy.

And you kept pestering me to work for your parents.

And now you're a young man.

And you're taller than me.

Xu Tan.

Tell me.

Be honest.

Well,

do you

find it less comfortable here

than when we were

in the Beijing team?

What was that?

It's either yes

or no.

Yes.

You're already an adult.

There are so many things

that you need to decide

and carry on your shoulders.

You don't always

get to receive help.

Got it?

What's the problem?

You're up.

Are you cold? Put this on.

No need.

Just put it on.

No need.

Put it on.

And clean it for me.

It's been two weeks since I cleaned it. Just take it.

It's so dirty.

You can have it.

I...

I washed it yesterday. I was just messing with you.

I'm not wearing it.

I washed your uniform once.

Why don't you wash mine for once?

Why can't you wash it for me?

I'll get going.

I'm taking off.

Mr. Teng.

Stop.

You're late to training for three times.

The coaching team has the right

to send you back to the provincial team.

Didn't you know that?

And how dare you

stop training.

Let me ask you this.

Do you still want to play ping-pong?

You never think of giving me proper training.

You're being unreasonable.

Say it.

What's going on between you and her?

You saw it for yourself.

Aren't you going to punish me?

Just punish me for this, too.

It saves you the trouble.

You're an adult.

I can stay out of it.

But I must remind you

that it's impossible

to maintain a career and a relationship

while you're in the national team.

So you must give it a thought.

Don't let this short-term pleasure

affect your future.

Okay, got it.

Don't worry about me.

What's the punishment?

Say it.

Read it by yourself.

Pig farming?

Yes.

Don't squat.

Walk straight.

We're almost there.

I'm okay.

All right. Don't squat, okay?

Mr. Lei.

What happened?

He's had a little to drink.

You, come here. Carry him there.

Hang in there.

Stop overthinking.

And get a good sleep.

Why...

Why did he drink?

Have you told him?

No.

Had I done so,

it would've gotten out of hand.

Have you told him?

Well,

I was left with no choice.

He's leaving for the countryside tomorrow.

He just messed with me.

And now I'm here

to send him the cold medicine

and Florida Water.

When can I

stop worrying about him?

My boy is thoughtful.

Too thoughtful.

In short, we can't stop worrying about them.

We're responsible for them. And there's a long way to go.

Teng.

Please

take good care of Xu Tan.

He...

He's cut out to be a good player.

You need to nurture him.

Rest assured.

But remember.

Do visit us when you get a chance.

I'm taking off.

Take care.

Training Center of General Administration of Sport of China

Mr. Wang.

You showed me this document

two days ago, didn't you?

I think you need to take another good look at it.

Beijing Olympics.

It's your last chance

to get a champion in your career.

Cai Wei.

I'm not trying to discourage you.

But you need to think about it.

To ruin your career

over an uncertain relationship.

Do you think it worth it?

Mr. Wang, I see you've found out about it.

The golden age of an athlete

only lasts for a few years.

You can't waste it over a reckless relationship.

It'll be such a shame.

Mr. Wang, I promise.

We will never let our relationship

affect our...

There's no use

promising me that.

They're not real.

The key is you mustn't

let your years-long efforts go to waste.

I'll give you a chance.

As for the outcome,

it's all on you.

Training Center of Sport of China Management Office

How much did you drink yesterday?

You kept throwing up late into the night.

When you stood up, you couldn't keep your head up.

If it hadn't been for me,

you'd have gotten your face injured.

Aren't you going to see Mr. Lei off?

Who?

Mr. Lei. He's resigned, hasn't he?

You didn't know that?

Go quickly.

Go.

I know I was wrong.

You don't need to go, do you?

You were wrong?

What mistake have you made?

What has that got to do with me leaving?

I did say that

I'd leave the second team

if you didn't make the first team.

It's considered an agreement.

But I'm not mad.

I'm not.

I didn't play well.

I should be the one leaving.

What does it have to do with you?

Silly boy.

I've given it a good thought.

If I stay,

it wouldn't be of substantial help

in improving your skills.

And it's an opportunity for me

to retire at the height of my career.

Lei Lei happens to be preparing for the entrance exam.

It's the last chance for me

to carry out the responsibilities of a father.

If not, I wouldn't be able to make up for it even if I want to.

Enough already, both of you.

It's less than five kilometers from the general administration to home.

It's not that you can't see each other anymore.

Okay.

I'll say this again.

Three words.

Don't admit defeat.

Let us

have each other's back.

Just remember these three words.

Don't admit defeat.

What's wrong with you?

It's okay.

I find Lei's retirement a good idea.

He doesn't blame you for it.

It's all right.

We'll get going.

Thank you for returning my dad to me!

Come in.

Mr. Fu.

Have you seen him off?

Yes.

I accept the punishment.

No matter what it is,

I will accept it.

Sir, where are we now?

Just stop being choosy.

There's no use being so.

You came at the right time.

Two years ago, this place was still full of muddy roads.

Chief.

He's here.

What are you staring at? I've been waiting for you.

Come with me.

Go for it.

Go for it.

Stretch for fifteen times.

Go for it.

Chest muscles up.

Yes.

Push it up quickly. And put it down slowly.

Quickly, and then slowly.

What's up?

I'm here for training.

Training.

You're too small for it.

Are you here for yoga? The yoga center is upstairs.

Stop looking already. Get back to training.

Pay attention to defense.

Lift your feet higher.

How can I help you?

Mr. Fu asked me to come here.

I see, it's Mr. Fu.

I know about this.

Your name is Xu Tan, isn't it?

Yes.

All right. Starting from today,

you'll be a training partner

and do some work here.

Da De.

From now on, he'll be in charge of the chores here.

Just let him do your share.

Okay.

Thank you.

All right.

Sure, goodbye.

Were you looking for me, Mr. Fu?

Have they all left?

Yes, they have.

But now it's all on me.

Before Lei left, he even

asked me to take good care of Xu Tan.

Le's been through a lot.

Mr. Fu.

Isn't it a bit cruel?

Yu Ke Nan

is most responsible for the incident.

Xu Tan is an obedient boy.

He did what he did

because he was panic.

Had he not been panic,

I would've given up on him.

That means

you're going to train him?

You should worry about your disciple.

Bear in mind

that he's taking over

from Xia Ke.

Old Madam Wang.

Are you home?

Where are we?

Old Madam Wang's place.

Don't block my way.

Granny.

Brother Xia.

Chief.

There won't be water until the day after tomorrow.

I've got you and Granny two buckets of water.

Use it wisely.

Got it?

Old Madam Wang.

He's taking over from him.

They're from the same place.

Well, call her Granny Wang.

Granny Wang.

You'll stay here.

Here?

What?

It's too

simple.

Just do as I say.

Never mind.

He's just a young man.

Granny.

I'm leaving.

Take care.

Be good.

Old Madam Wang.

I'll see him off.

Sure.

Boy, let's go inside.

What are you doing here?

Well, I'm hitting this heavy bag.

And it hurts.

Are you hitting it or the other way around?

Do I need some techniques to hit it?

Techniques?

You need to learn how to sprint.

I got it. It needs explosive power and pace.

Explosive power and pace are part of it.

If you master sprinting,

you can run away from an opponent.

You're quite funny.

What? You want to try it?

I just want to hit it and figure out what it feels like.

Da Zhi, train with him on the stage.

No, there's no need for that.

No.

Coach, how can I fight with him?

He's too small.

I can't afford to hurt him.

Cut it out already.

Hurry up!

Hey, Brother Xuan.

Bro, just get your body parts above the belt protected.

You need not do so for those below the belt.

Just in case.

Bring it on!

Ready!

Go!

Well, you're not powerful.

And your pace is even worse.

Just forget about the difficult ones.

There's a rope ladder over there.

Practice your pacing first.

You're national ping-pong players.

Don't you do strength training?

Are others as bad as you?

You're as weak as a little chick.

No wonder we lost the Olympic gold medal.

What a good-for-nothing.

Okay, let's go, brothers.

When I master it,

I'll teach you a good lesson.

Why is there no water?

There's no water for today. Just use this.

Brother, use it wisely.

I can't stand another minute or second here.

Whatever!

I don't want to do this anymore!

There wasn't much water.

And he's used it all up.

Lass.

Let's get up early tomorrow

and fetch a bucket of water from the river.

Both of us can put up with it.

But this city boy is delicate.

We can't let him go thirsty.

Okay.

Why does this city boy

like to go upstairs?

Hello.

Many people are working hard

to make the first team.

You're a piece of work.

You couldn't seize the given opportunity.

And you even threw the competition.

If you are sent back to the provincial team,

you'll be too ashamed to face others.

How can me and your mom face them?

Fine, you just wait to lose face!

Hey.

There's a compartment in the second hall.

You can sleep there.

And you'll guard the place.

Be careful at night.

I heard that some burglar broke into this building before.

I didn't mean to do that.

There are not only burglars, but also hooligans.

The number you have dialed cannot be reached.

Please try again later.

Who's that?

Provision Store

Anyone here?

Yes.

Is this all you got?

Yes.

How much is this?

Two yuan.

Is there any better option?

This is the best one.

Are you

Old Madam Wang's relative?

A relative from the city?

There was a young man staying with her.

Both of them look alike.

Since you're from the city,

you should lend Old Madam Wang a hand.

They're just an old lady and a small girl.

How can they make ends meet?

Doesn't she have family?

Of course not.

There's just two of them.

They can't even afford meat.

You seem to be quite loaded.

You're wasting all this mineral water.

Why don't you pay

the meat money

she owes?

He's back.

Granny.

Brother, eat this.

This girl has been worried about you.

She said you hadn't eaten for a day.

And she's afraid you wouldn't like our food.

That's why she went up the mountain

to pick some fruits.

This fruit is quite sweet. Have a taste.

Little Sister.

Let's exchange them, okay?

Does it taste good?

It does.

Here.

It's delicious.

Oh yeah. Lass, go boil some water.

And rinse the scratch

on your arm.

Let me take a look at it.

It's just a small scratch.

It's okay. It's just a small scratch.

I'll go boil some water.

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Brother, you shuck them so fast.

Are all ping-pong players

very fast?

Little Sister.

Only champions

are this fast.

Brother, I'm going to clean the vegetable.

You just add a spoonful of mold removing powder

into the barrel.

All right.

Cai Wei.

Hello.

Ping Pong Little Drama

Raising Pigs as Punishment

Raising pigs as punishment.

The reason why the national team

can dominate ping-pong in the world

lies in the strict management

of national team players.

There was a national team player

who got punished

Notice of Criticism

for being a sore loser.

He was being observed for six months.

He even issued an apology

Press Conference

to the nation

and his fans.

He admitted his mistake and accepted an inspection.

And he was sent to the countryside to raise pigs,

hoe the field.

and involve in ideological reform.

Farm

In this episode,

Yu Ke Nan is punished and sent to raise pigs in the countryside.

They sent him to the countryside

to toughen him up

and hone his mind.

The main tasks include

raising pigs

and hoeing weeds.

Basically, he does

whatever the farmers do.

It is the daily life

of ordinary people.

It is a very good training

for Yu Ke Nan who has been arrogant.

Ping Pong