Fu Ling had followed Xu Zhou around since they were children, trotting after him and calling him "Big Brother." She even made a promise with him: when they grew up, she would marry him.
Later, Xu Zhou joined the national team and became an undisputed key player. At his first Olympics, he won gold in both the men's singles and men's team events, dazzling everyone.
Watching Xu Zhou surrounded by admirers, Fu Ling decided to stand by his side through her own efforts.
After five years of hard work, Fu Ling made it onto the national first team. But before long, she realized that the promise she had treasured was just a joke to Xu Zhou. He had already gotten a girlfriend a year ago.
What do you do when the person who promised to marry you gets a girlfriend?
Fu Ling: Train, win championships, become a Grand Slam champion. Cherish life and stay away from men.
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Xu Zhou had always treated Fu Ling as a little sister, until one day, he heard her singing "Little One" in a dim KTV room.
In that moment, he fell head over heels for her.
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Seven-year age gap;
Competitive sports novel, with two GOATs in table tennis. Inspired by real-life events, but there are no real-life models.
Content warning: Both leads are virgins; the male lead has had a girlfriend.
Theme: Become a better version of yourself.