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Cao Yanhua sat quietly on the spacious and comfortable sofa, staring at the beautiful scenery of the sunset outside the window, and couldn't help but slowly close her eyes, letting her thoughts wander in the long river of time.
Recalling her deep love for table tennis when she was a child, she was imaged in the mirror when she was young, like a smart and clever girl, holding a racket and beating at home, with beautiful movements and full of enthusiasm.
Seeing such a scene, the elders in the family were all very happy, and they gave Cao Yanhua the greatest support and encouragement.
"I'm deeply attracted to table tennis!" Cao Yanhua muttered in a low voice, a faint smile on her face.
In 1977, Xu Yinsheng, deputy director of the General Administration of Sports of the People's Republic of China, was keenly aware of Cao Yanhua's outstanding talent in a national competition, so he did not hesitate to recruit her to the national team, which opened a new chapter in her career.
Cao Yanhua, who was only 15 years old at the time, won the crown in one fell swoop with her outstanding performance and instantly became famous.
In the following years, under the careful guidance of Coach Zhou Lansun, Cao Yanhua successfully innovated his style of play into an arc circle play, and his skills became more and more exquisite. Her original forward arc ball technique is extremely fast and has many spins, which has earned her many awards on the international stage.
"That technique is my winning weapon, and every time I use it, my opponent often can't resist it. Cao Yanhua recalled the brilliant achievements of the year, and her eyes flashed with pride.
After winning many world-class tournaments one after another, Cao Yanhua finally became the first athlete in the history of Chinese table tennis to win four Grand Slam titles. It was undoubtedly the brightest moment of her career.
However, even with such impressive achievements, Cao Yanhua has never been complacent about his achievements. "I always remember that after every win, the coaches always patiently pointed out my shortcomings, and I would train diligently and hard, and I never let up in the slightest," she said firmly.
Indeed, it is this incomparable love for table tennis and never-say-die fighting spirit that has created Cao Yanhua's remarkable achievements.
Cao Yanhua gently closed her eyes and let her mind go back to those good old days. A familiar figure gradually became clear in her mind - that was the love of her life, Shi Zhihao.
"He's the one in my heart. Cao Yanhua showed a happy look on her face, recalling the sweet time when she and Shi Zhihao met and fell in love.
In that brilliant year in 1977, the two young talents entered the palace of the national team together, and since then they have started the years of going to the field together and sharing weal and woe. In the face of strict discipline and strict rules, they move forward cautiously like knights who have just set foot in the rivers and lakes, holding the warmth of life in their mouths and sharing the unique sweetness.
Cao Yanhua deeply remembered that after the game that day, her mood fell to the bottom, Shi Zhihao sent a cup of warm water like a spring breeze, and soothed her wounded heart with a gentle voice.
Since then, she has felt the boy's unique charm.
"Although the emotions in our hearts have been planted like seeds, we have never disclosed them to the world. Recalling that cautious time, Cao Yanhua's face was filled with a happy smile.
They will pour out their hearts to each other in the empty room, look at each other and smile tacitly on the sidelines, and quietly convey the love that is hidden in their hearts.
In this way, a love affair hidden in the darkness quietly sprouted. "We all know the rules, but young blood can't suppress the impulse. Cao Yanhua said self-deprecatingly.
However, just as the relationship between the two was heating up, a smoking activity was noticed by the supervisors, and they were subsequently severely reprimanded by the coaching team. After an in-depth investigation, Cao Yanhua and Shi Zhihao's relationship was finally exposed.
In the face of everyone's doubts, they flatly denied it, but their embarrassed expressions betrayed them. "Even though we tried to cover it up at that time, the coaches had an insight into everything. Cao Yanhua recalled.
She vividly remembers that coach Zhou Lansun once talked to her in private, telling her to devote herself wholeheartedly to training, while also understanding the impulsiveness of young people.
In the end, between career and love, Cao Yanhua resolutely chose to retire and began a new life journey with Shi Zhihao. "Even though I was very young at the time, I had already made my decision.
Cao Yanhua said firmly, and he understood and supported my decision," Cao Yanhua was very emotional.
After leaving the national team, Cao Yanhua embarked on a journey to Germany with Shi Zhihao with the dream of starting a business. "We were in our youth and looking forward to the future.
Cao Yanhua said affectionately, with a gentle and kind light flashing in her eyes.
In the early days of a foreign country, Cao Yanhua devoted herself to housework and took care of the daily life of her husband and daughter. As a traditional Chinese woman, she quickly mastered her craft and wanted to be able to cook delicious dishes for her family.
"Sometimes, when Shi Zhihao needs to go out to complete work tasks, I will prepare a delicious lunch early and wait for him to return from work. Occasionally, I would thoughtfully prepare his favorite snacks so that he could get enough nutrition after his busy work.
Cao Yanhua spoke affectionately, her eyes full of tenderness and concentration.
Cao Yanhua recalled that ordinary but happy time, and her face couldn't help but reveal deep nostalgia. At that time, the family of three lived in harmony and happiness, and every day was full of warmth and love.
However, they are not satisfied with the status quo and are constantly striving for higher goals.
"We are also excited about our career development and look forward to making breakthroughs. Cao Yanhua said in a firm tone, revealing perseverance between her eyebrows, "Therefore, after in-depth discussions with friends, we decided to join forces to create our own catering business - to open a Chinese restaurant."
With unparalleled tacit cooperation, the two quickly successfully opened a Chinese restaurant with a certain scale in Germany. Cao Yanhua once again picked up the familiar spatula and served as the chef himself, while Shi Zhihao devoted himself to the operation and management of the restaurant.
In this way, they supported each other as usual and worked together to build their own careers.
"Although we were both full of regrets at that time, we finally made the decision to break up. Cao Yanhua whispered, a faint sadness in her eyes.
After bidding farewell to her dream of starting a business in Germany, Cao Yanhua decided to return to her hometown of Shanghai and continue to pursue her dreams. After careful consideration, she decided to start a table tennis school, hoping to promote the sport and benefit more fans through this platform.
"For me, table tennis is not only a sport, but also a spiritual belief. Cao Yanhua said with a firm gaze, "I have always been eager to pass on this love and let more people know and love this sport."
This is not only my personal dream, but also the common wish of generations of national players."
The process of starting a school was not all smooth sailing and was fraught with difficulties. Due to her lack of experience in business operations and management, Cao Yanhua has encountered many challenges and setbacks on the way forward.
"Back then, our conditions were extremely difficult. She recalls the difficult years of the school's early days, and a frustrated smile appears on her face: "With only a few cramped offices and eight dilapidated tables, it can be described as destitute."
However, even in the face of various difficulties, she is still determined to fight for the realization of her dreams. In the face of the doubts of relatives and friends, she has never wavered in her faith.
In the face of many difficulties and challenges, Cao Yanhua has a firm will and goes all out to move forward. In order to raise funds, she even reluctantly parted her love and sold her only property.
Just when she was at a low point in her life, her former friends never left her and extended a helping hand, so that she regained the courage and faith to move forward.
Recalling those years, Cao Yanhua was full of emotion, "At that time, I did feel tired and shaken in my heart, but the encouragement and support of my friends made me deeply realize that although this road full of thorns was extremely difficult, it was destined for me to go."
With the joint efforts of Cao Yanhua and her team members, the table tennis school has gradually emerged and is on the right track. With the passage of time, the school has won the strong support and high recognition of the Shanghai Municipal Government, and has also received strong support from national policies, and its development momentum has become stronger and stronger.
Today, the school has risen to become a well-known incubation base for table tennis players, and has produced many outstanding athletes for the motherland. Cao Yanhua proudly said: "Our school team is strong, especially Xu Xin, who is undoubtedly my proudest disciple.
After the divorce, Cao Yanhua devoted herself to the expansion of her career. With her outstanding leadership skills, she has gradually grown the size of the school and nurtured generations of outstanding table tennis players.
"As long as there is a glimmer of hope, I will move forward bravely and never give up. Cao Yanhua said firmly, with a resolute glint in her eyes, "I hope to pass on the torch of table tennis, which is my lifelong dream and pursuit."
Under Cao Yanhua's careful cultivation, the table tennis school has flourished, attracting countless young students with dreams to come to study. Among them, the most eye-catching is her protégé Xu Xin.
"Xu Xin is my proudest student, he is diligent and hardworking, and he is tireless in the study of ball skills. Talking about Xu Xin, Cao Yanhua was full of pride, "Whenever I see him gradually grow from a confused and helpless young man to a bright new star in the international table tennis world, I am deeply grateful."
Looking back on Xu Xin's transformation from a young boy to a world champion, Cao Yanhua felt a lot of emotion. She clearly remembers that when Xu Xin first entered the campus, his skills were still immature, and his personal style was a little loose.
However, under her patient teaching, Xu Xin gradually matured, and finally won the World Championship, realizing his grand ambition.
Cao Yanhua said affectionately: "I feel very honored as a mentor to witness the achievements of each student on the road of table tennis!
Although her career is on track and her life has entered a new stage, Cao Yanhua is still lonely in her emotional life. She said frankly: "I used to think that celibacy might be my destiny in life.
However, on that special day, the appearance of a "table tennis giant" completely changed the confusion in her heart. The new husband is nearly 1.9 meters tall and burly, and he was also an outstanding national player back then.
The two have a lot in common and are always able to communicate with each other and learn from each other on the court.
Cao Yanhua smiled happily and praised emotionally: "He is gentle and full of strength, and he cares for me. I can't help but sigh that this may be the true destiny that God has carefully selected for me.
For Cao Yanhua, who has a successful career and a happy love, life seems to have reached a perfect state. However, she did not stop moving forward, but set her sights on more ambitious ideals and ambitions.
Cao Yanhua's life journey is magnificent. From a girl with a burning heart for table tennis, to a core member of the national team, to a resolute decision to retire to start a new chapter in her life, she has written a legend with fearless courage and firm determination.
Looking back, she is proud of what she achieved as an athlete. With her outstanding talent and indomitable fighting spirit, she has repeatedly won championships in many world-class competitions, and eventually became the first athlete in the history of Chinese table tennis to win four Grand Slam championships.
Cao Yanhua said firmly: "Even with such a proud record, I have never been complacent about my achievements. "I vividly remember that after every victory, the coaches would patiently point out my shortcomings, and I would train diligently and never let up."
It is this persistent pursuit of her career and deep love for table tennis that has shaped Cao Yanhua's indomitable spiritual strength and created her extraordinary personal achievements.
However, when her career was in full swing, she once again decided to make a change without fear - in order to be able to stay with her sweetheart for a long time, Cao Yanhua decisively chose to retreat bravely. Recalling that good time in love, Cao Yanhua could not hide the happiness between her eyebrows.
"Although we did think carefully at that time, we still did not escape the careful observation of the coach in the end," she sighed, "In the face of all kinds of doubts, we firmly denied it, but Coach Zhou gave a full understanding of the impulsiveness of young people In the end, I resolutely chose to retire and started a new journey in life."
After leaving the arena, Cao Yanhua embarked on the road of entrepreneurship to Germany with full of enthusiasm, and then returned to Shanghai with firm conviction and founded a table tennis school.
Despite the thorns along the way, she never gave up, and now, with the joint efforts of her and her team members, this school has become a veritable training base for table tennis talents.
"What I am most proud of is to see outstanding students like Xu Xin continue to make progress in the field of table tennis and achieve outstanding results. Cao Yanhua said proudly, "This sense of accomplishment far exceeds all the honors I have won on the field."
After the success of her career, Cao Yanhua's love life also ushered in a new chapter. Now, she has fallen in love with a "table tennis giant" and tied the knot, and her heart is full of joy for this belated beautiful marriage.
"He was gentle, tenacious and caring. I can't help but sigh, maybe this is the true destiny that fate has carefully arranged for me. Cao Yanhua's face was filled with a happy smile.
Today's Cao Yanhua has not only achieved great success in her career, but also entered the palace of happiness in love, and her life can be described as double happiness.
I believe that in the future journey of life, this legend in the table tennis world will continue to write more remarkable and glorious chapters.