From Nobody to Table Tennis Star

[Complete! The author's upcoming novel in the same genre, Because of Passion, We Shine, is available to preorder in their profile.] Chang Qing, a loop-drive player and a natural at the penhold grip. From obscurity to shining on the table tennis stage. The rules of table tennis are simple: on either side of the table, there can only be one winner. Two athletes may share third place, but only one person can ever stand at the top as singles champion. That's why so many people have regrets: the regret of coming so close to the title time and again; the regret of having what it takes to win a Grand Slam but never making it happen; the regret of hoping to compete at the Olympics again, only to never get another chance. So many regrets are why this story came to be. "He watched her walk toward the roar of the crowd, watched her climb to the top of the podium. He watched her face the brilliant lights, crowned with laurels and holding a silver trophy. He watched her lift the Gijjester Cup with her own hands and heard thousands call her name. He watched her fulfill his dream and win the Super Grand Slam. He also watched her press forward without giving up, step by step realizing the dreams of every table tennis athlete." 1. Thanks to @Zhao Shijue for the cover lettering. Their calligraphy is heavenly! Their writing is amazing too, so I recommend it to everyone! 2. Two timelines, ensemble cast in a competitive sports story. 3. 1v1, and the couple are both athletes. The author's upcoming table tennis sports novel, Because of Passion, We Shine, is available to preorder in their profile. Add it to your collection if you're interested. Theme: Create your own brilliance and value in table tennis, and bring honor to your country.