Chapter 300 Temporary Coach
Guest? What guest?
Gao Wen was full of questions, but Jiang Yanyun came over, patted Gao Wen's hand heavily, and kept muttering.
"Did you eat secretly again? Did you wash your hands? You don't know how to pay attention to hygiene at your age? The guests are coming soon, why don't you help set the table?"
"Lao Gao, go open the door for the guest. I have a braised crucian carp that will be ready soon. Please ask the guest to sit down."
The hustle and bustle brought Gao Wen back to the Lunar New Year in his hometown in a second, as if relatives and friends would swarm in, chattering "Happy New Year", and then laughingly asking for red envelopes, and complaining about why the weather at home was so cold this winter.
Gao Wen was a little dazed.
After blinking, I finally reacted, but my mind was full of question marks.
"Mom, what guest? Am I not the only guest today?"
"...You are a guest, what kind of guest are you at home? You are just talking nonsense! Wash your hands quickly, set the table, and take out the drinks in the refrigerator. Don't drink Coca-Cola, I bought you orange juice separately. Oh, the cups haven't been washed yet, remember to scald them with hot water."
The answer was irrelevant to the question, which was exactly what my mother always did.
As they were talking, Gao Hongli had already opened the door, and Tobias followed him up to greet the visitor.
Gao Wen didn't understand. He was reunited with his parents in New York, so why was there another guest? And it seemed that Tobias knew this guest? Then, another tall man entered the room, and the originally small apartment suddenly became more crowded.
"Pete?"
Gawain was really very surprised. He had never expected to see Sampras here! Are you sure this scene and this atmosphere are not wrong? "Hey, Gawain!"
Sampras greeted warmly.
"I hope I'm not late. God, the terrain of Flushing is like a maze. I used to go back and forth to the stadium and never really walked around here. Everything here feels unfamiliar. I went back and forth for a long time. After knocking on three wrong doors, I almost suspected that the fourth time would be wrong as well. You don't know how happy and relieved I was when I saw John's old face."
Gawain raised his hands and feet in approval of Sampras's visit, but the question was, why? Sampras seemed to be able to sense Gawain's confusion, and immediately reacted and looked at Tobias.
"Aha, you haven't told Gawain yet?"
"Jesus Christ, this is not good news. Believe me, Gawain, if you don't want to, you can just say 'no' and don't worry about what I think. I just want to help, so your feelings and thoughts are the most important."
What? What and what? But before Gao Wen could ask, Jiang Yanyun came out of the kitchen and exclaimed.
"ah!"
All eyes were cast over there in an instant, Gao Hongli even stepped forward quickly. Everyone thought something had happened, but Jiang Yanyun stared at Sampras without blinking, and asked in disbelief.
"Pete Sampras? Are you today's mysterious guest?"
Sampras shifted his attention, presented a bouquet of flowers he had brought with him, and greeted them with a smile on his face.
"You must be Mrs. Gao. Nice to meet you. I'm Pete Sampras."
Jiang Yanyun immediately covered his mouth, but a smile and surprise still showed in his eyes, and his whole body exuded an atmosphere of joy and happiness——
At that time, Jiang Yanyun liked Andre Agassi very much, and this also became an opportunity for Gao Wen to learn tennis.
In fact, before the great rivals "Federer vs. Nadal" created countless historical records, the world tennis in the 1990s belonged to "Sampras vs. Agassi", and the old rivals also presented many wonderful confrontations in the professional arena.
So, how could Jiang Yanyun not know Agassi's old rival?
Tobias only told Gao Hongli and Jiang Yanyun that he had invited a guest to visit Gao Wen tonight. The Chinese, who are hospitable, naturally had no reason to refuse. The two of them nodded and agreed actively, but they had no idea about the guest's true identity.
Although Jiang Yanyun was not a fan of Sampras - he even hated Sampras because of Agassi - but at this moment, seeing the legendary figure who had presented countless wonderful duels on TV appear in front of him, Jiang Yanyun still felt a little out of control.
"Of course I know you. In the 1999 Wimbledon final, you defeated Agassi in three sets to win the championship. That is still the saddest but most unforgettable match for me."
When it comes to tennis, Jiang Yanyun's words become noticeably more fluent, and his endless stream of ideas keeps pouring out. He talks about classic matches from the past like they are his treasures, and his love for tennis can be felt from head to toe, and the bright light in his eyes doesn't lie.
Now Gao Wen can truly believe that it was his mother's love for tennis that led him to embark on this path.
Gawain could see Tobias approaching from the corner of his eye. He temporarily withdrew his gaze and looked at Tobias, waiting for an answer.
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"Grant's words before are correct. If you want to turn professional, you need a professional coaching team. At that time, we need to discuss and select together, because only the right coach can bring out the full potential of the players and put them on the right path of development."
"But the US Open is just around the corner. I think you need some advice, not necessarily on training schedules, but more on preparations before matches, mental adjustments, and preparations for opponents. These experiences are very valuable to you, so I hope you can have a temporary coach."
“To be more precise, I’d call him a consultant rather than a coach.”
"I thought about it and thought Pete was a perfect choice, but I wasn't sure if he was interested. After all, he once said that he was not suitable for coaching and would never be a coach, so I made a phone call to ask for his opinion."
Sampras, after Federer broke the record of fourteen Grand Slams, he was still the king of tennis in the hearts of countless fans. Naturally, many players hoped that he could be their coach, but Sampras rejected them all, including Federer's invitation.
But now? Tobias shrugged. "He wants to give you some help. Free of charge."
In fact, Sampras did not hide his love for Gao Wen during the singles final of the U.S. Championship. He was also eager to give Gao Wen some advice and see how Gao Wen would grow up.
Tobias witnessed all this and knew that Sampras had a special regard for this young man, so he extended the invitation.
Tobias wanted to give Gawain a surprise, but now that he noticed Gawain's gaze, Tobias's brain cooled down. His heart skipped a beat, and he suddenly realized something:
Did he cross the line? (End of this chapter)