Qiao Yuchu then whispered, "Thank you."
The team doctor gently pinched her wrist, which was already swollen. Qiao Yuchu broke out in a cold sweat at the slightest touch.
"You've injured a bone. I suggest you don't participate in the next match and go to the hospital to recuperate."
Qiao Yuchu gritted her teeth, enduring the excruciating pain, and shook her head.
"No, the national competition is at a crucial time, I can't..."
The team doctor interrupted her: "For badminton players, the wrist joint is an easy part to get injured, not to mention that it has been damaged to some extent over the years of training. If you really want to continue playing, I suggest that you take good care of yourself in the days leading up to the finals."
Qiao Yuchu remained silent for a while before nodding.
When the team doctor was about to take her to the hospital, she raised her head again, a pleading look in her eyes.
"Please help me stabilize it first. I want to watch the game before going to the hospital."
...Doctors have the heart of parents, and the team doctor was driven half to death by her.
"I know this match is very important for the Binhai team, but you can't ignore your injury!"
Qiao Yuchu shook her head, a weak smile appearing on her lips, but her eyes were shining brightly.
“This match is also very important for Shian. I want to stay and witness every important moment in her life, whether she wins or loses.”
She gave so much for this match.
If she wins, she definitely hopes that she will be among the crowd applauding for her; if she loses, she can comfort her immediately.
During their training, the team doctor accompanied the team the whole time, and was one of the few people who knew how hard they had worked.
Even though he was unwilling, he knew that this was not good for her injury, but he still compromised.
"Alright then, after the match, be sure to come to the hospital with me immediately for further treatment. Also, I'll keep this from everyone else for now, but Coach Yan has to know about this."
Qiao Yuchu nodded: "Okay, thank you for your help."
***
The match between Xie Shi'an and Yin Jiayi later garnered over ten million views online, becoming one of the essential videos for the national team's post-match analysis, and also marking the beginning of her dominance on the world stage.
Her playing style is actually a bit similar to Yin Jiayi's. Both are fast-paced players who launch quick attacks. Their offensive moves are wide and sweeping, and once they seize an opportunity, they can win the game in one fell swoop. They have a very strong ability to finish the game.
However, she is younger than Yin Jiayi, which may be her only advantage and also Yin Jiayi's fatal weakness.
Because they are young, they dare to fight and are fearless, without any burdens.
Xie Shi'an was like an output machine, constantly serving, receiving, flat shots, and smashes, giving her no chance to breathe at all.
The first game went to a close contest with a score of 19-21 before Yin Jiayi narrowly won.
In the second game, Xie Shi'an unleashed his full power, scoring 21 points in a row, leaving only one point between the two players, and Yin Jiayi unfortunately lost.
At the start of the third round, it was thought that the two players, having exhausted themselves in the first two rounds, would play a little slower. However, Xie Shi'an immediately launched a fast-paced attack, forcing Yin Jiayi to fight back.
She held her racket on the court like a sword drawn from its sheath, determined to score wherever she went. Every swing of her racket produced a powerful thud that echoed throughout the entire stadium.
The young man, dressed in white, exuded confidence and high spirits.
Even the commentator couldn't help but exclaim, "Xie Shi'an's speed is too fast! If it weren't for the slow-motion replay, we wouldn't be able to see her movements at all."
"I can say that this is the most exciting game in the Eastern Conference so far. It was a complete visual feast."
"To be honest, when we first learned that Xie Shi'an's opponent was Yin Jiayi, we were not optimistic about her. But now, she has completely won over us two commentators and the audience with her strength."
"Whether Xie Shi'an can stage a comeback and defeat the national team player, and whether the Binhai Provincial Team can create a miracle by coming back from 0-2 down to 3-2, all depends on this last ball!"
"The current score is 19-20, with Xie Shi'an temporarily trailing!"
"Yin Jiayi received that ball beautifully, and then used a backhand push to the net."
"They held on! Xie Shi'an's save was incredibly fast!"
"Yin Jiayi's head was pinned down! A last-minute save allowed Xie Shi'an to regain the rhythm of the game!"
"Although Xie Shi'an is young, he has a big heart when it matters!"
"After more than a 9-10 rallies, neither side is in a hurry to attack; they are looking for each other's weaknesses. Yin Jiayi is very patient."
Yan Xinyuan stood outside the venue, constantly pressing the ballpoint pen in his hand, feeling nervous for her.
The spectators in the stands held their breath, forgetting to cheer, afraid that making even the slightest sound would disturb them.
Everyone is waiting for the final result.
A white meteor flew by.
Xie Shi'an raised his racket high, a smile playing on his lips.
Grandpa, you're watching over me from heaven, aren't you?
The boy swung his racket, hit the ball, and scored a point.
The moment the scoreboard lit up was like a bomb dropped into a calm lake, causing the entire stadium to erupt in cheers.
Zhou Mu's voice was almost hoarse from shouting.
"Aaaaaaah, Shi'an, you're the best!!!"
Cheng Zhen frantically waved the Binhai Provincial Team flag beside her.
"Binhai Team—"
"come on!!!"
The audience behind him shouted at the top of their lungs.
Xie Shi'an's teammates all stood together and cheered her on loudly.
"Go Shi'an!!!"
Qiao Yuchu stood on the second-floor balcony, watching her back from afar, and silently added a sentence for her in her heart.
"Beautiful!!! An incredible comeback!!! Xie Shi'an actually tied the score! The next two points are crucial. Let's wait and see who will emerge victorious!"
When it was Xie Shi'an's turn to serve, perhaps because she hadn't played such an intense match in a long time, Yin Jiayi unconsciously swallowed.
Xie Shi'an noticed this, a carefree smile curling at the corners of his lips, and raised his arm high.
"I had a great time playing this match, and I hope you did too."
Chapter 45 National Competition (9)
"Here it comes! Yin Jiayi puts the hook away, and Xie Shi'an retreats to the back field, creating some distance."
"I feel like Yin Jiayi's attack route is being controlled during this long shoot."
"Yin Jiayi has counterattacked! This direct attack was so sudden!"
A white shooting star flew towards him. Xie Shi'an was in the backcourt. In an instant, the boy quickly returned to defense, stretching out his long arms to pass the ball back to the opponent.
Yin Jiayi spotted her weak left side of the court and, seemingly about to push the ball to the net, feinted before suddenly swinging her racket.
She was on the backhand side; she didn't have time to turn around.
Yin Jiayi's lips curled into a triumphant smile, but before she could be happy for long, her smile froze on her face.
Xie Shi'an turned around on the spot, giving Yin Jiayi no time to react at all, changing his backhand position to a forehand position, anticipating her prediction.
When the ball landed, even the commentators couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.
"That backhand swing was absolutely beautiful!!! It perfectly anticipated Yin Jiayi's prediction, leaving her no time to react!"
"This shot requires not only accurate prediction, but also exceptional technique and strong core strength to execute."
"The score is currently 21-20. Xie Shi'an has reached match point again. Let's see who wins this last point, or will the game go up to 30 points before a winner is decided."
Yin Jiayi's fans are also cheering her on.
"Yin Jiayi—"
"come on!"
"Zhejiang Team—"
"come on!"
"Binhai Team—"
"come on!"
"Xie Shi'an—"
"come on!"
Cheng Zhen, not to be outdone, took the lead and shouted at the top of her lungs, and the cheers from both sides resounded through the sky.
It was Xie Shi'an's turn to serve.
The young man's lips curled into a slight smile, exuding confidence and high spirits.
"it's over."
The moment she finished speaking, she moved.
"Both sides are pulling each other to clear high balls."
"Yin Jiayi, quickly move to the net and smash!"
"Xie Shi'an is not to be outdone; he's going to go head-to-head with her!"
The girl jumped high, the air currents billowing her blue and white team uniform, her hair flying in the air. The final smash was devoid of any technical skill, relying solely on pure power and speed.
The white meteor spun rapidly, like a sharp sword hurtling straight at Yin Jiayi, and the white light in her dark pupils grew larger and larger.
Yin Jiayi gritted her teeth and reached out to catch it. The tremendous impact traveled from the racket back to her palm, making her entire arm feel slightly numb.
She unconsciously took a step back, which caused the ball to fall to the ground without clearing the net.
The white shuttlecock rolled a few times on the ground and fell out of bounds.
The entire venue was silent for a second, and then erupted in cheers.
Amidst the thunderous cheers, Xie Shi'an raised his right hand high and turned to greet the entire audience.