Now that I've been reborn, I have to play tennis!

Chapter 29 I’m serious

Soon after, the entire Donghai No. 2 Middle School was abuzz with the boast that Meng Hao was going to win the French Open.

After all, this guy made the solemn announcement in front of the entire school during the flag-raising ceremony on Monday!
The young, inexperienced high school students in the audience cheered and egged them on.

But what if this doesn't work out? Wouldn't that be incredibly embarrassing?
This certainly looks very solemn and grand, after all, you made your grand vow under the national flag fluttering in the wind, and everyone is watching you!
Back in the classroom, homeroom teacher Ms. Yu said with some exasperation, "Meng Hao, do you think winning the French Open is a child's game? The tournament you've won now is a far cry from the French Open!"

She hoped her students could be more mature.

Teacher Yu was also helpless. Later, other colleagues in the office would joke with him: "Your student is very good. He actually wants to win the French Open."

The last Chinese player to win the French Open was Li Na, and it was a women's tournament!

What about you? You probably haven't even played on clay!
Why do you blurt out everything when you get carried away?

As a tennis enthusiast, this English teacher clearly understood how absurd and fantastical Meng Hao's claim of "winning the French Open" was.

Meng Hao was absolutely convinced that he had a chance to win the French Open, but in that situation just now, he was caught up in the emotions and blurted it out without thinking.

He is also very helpless!

"Teacher, I just couldn't help myself in that atmosphere! I was caught up in it!" Meng Hao explained helplessly. "Actually, I didn't plan to say that!"

"But I think you still have to have dreams, otherwise what's the difference between a person and a salted fish? I don't regret saying that!"

At this moment, Shen Rongyu also walked into the classroom. After hearing the conversation between the homeroom teacher and Meng Hao, she suddenly spoke up.

"Meng Hao, I heard from my cousin that the provincial team wanted to recruit you, but you actually turned it down? What a great opportunity!"

Upon hearing this, many students looked at Meng Hao with confusion, not understanding why he had refused.

For high school students with athletic talents, making it into the provincial team is their dream.

Because it's not a sure thing for those sports talents from top high schools to get into top universities, but if you're selected for the provincial team, the chances increase significantly.

At this moment, even his homeroom teacher looked at him in surprise, as if asking: "Why didn't you take such a good opportunity? And you still say you want to win the French Open?"
"Forget it, I don't care anymore!" Teacher Yu could only shake his head. "Anyway, you're the one who shouted the slogan. If it doesn't come true in the future, everyone will just laugh it off. It's not a big deal."

Just then, Yan Cong, who had been silently reading the novel, suddenly spoke up.

"Teacher, I don't think this is as exaggerated as it seems!"

"What do you mean by that? Can you just say whatever you want in front of so many teachers and students?"

Yan Cong put down his book, blinked, and said, "I remember a few years ago, some top students with excellent grades gave a similar speech on stage, saying they wanted to serve their country when they grew up! And then..."

"And then?" Teacher Yu asked again.

"You really want me to tell you?" Yan Cong's eyes widened as he exclaimed, "And then, after graduating from university, they ran off to the other side of the ocean without looking back!"

"Compared to this, their situation is far more serious than Meng Hao's!"

Teacher Yu was speechless for a moment, and the students around him burst into laughter.

Because they also recalled these historical anecdotes, and the school didn't seem to take it seriously, even boasting about these outstanding graduates' achievements on the other side of the ocean. Some things are better left unexamined; doing so can lead to awkward situations!
"No wonder he's a novelist; not only is his insight amazing, but he also dares to speak his mind!" Meng Hao muttered to himself, having completely forgotten about this incident.

Good brother, I'll remember you for helping me out this time!
The homeroom teacher seemed very angry. You little brat, you're trying to change the subject, and you've made it impossible for me to refute you!

"You...you don't study properly every day, you read novels in class, do you think I don't know?"

"I can't get into a top university, so reading novels is part of my studies. I want to be an online novelist in the future! And I want my novels to be adapted into animations and games!"

After all, there are indeed many successful online novelists who have become winners in life, and there's nothing to refute about that.

Even in top-tier high schools, many students read online novels.

Immediately, a student shouted it out.

"Brother Cong is awesome!"

"Brother Cong, when you sign the contract, let us know, we'll definitely come to support you!"

"Cong Ge will definitely be a top author at Qidian in the future!"

The students really showed their support!

Teacher Yu is only in his early thirties, not very old. He knows a bit about online novels and even knows that some very popular novels have been adapted into TV series.

"The wish is beautiful, but reality can be cruel. Teachers will occasionally pour cold water on you; successful online novelists are a minority, and most are destined to fail!"

"I can't get into a top university!" Yan Cong replied confidently. "The probability of finding a good job in the future is lower than the probability of my novel failing!"

"..." Teacher Yu didn't know how to reply.

Indeed, the sheer number of graduates in future years is enough to send chills down one's spine.

She was born in the 80s, while the students were born in the 90s, or even the mid-95s.

Therefore, there is a generation gap between them, and she herself doesn't like to interfere with her students, lest they resent her.

If an older teacher saw a student like this, they would most likely confiscate his novel.

"Think what you want, you're almost an adult, so just be responsible for your actions." After saying this, Teacher Yu turned and left.

As Meng Hao watched his homeroom teacher's retreating figure, he suddenly shouted on a whim, "Teacher Yu, cough cough... I don't know if those top students were sincere in their speeches before, but I'm serious about what I'm saying today. I believe I can win the French Open."

"What if we don't win?" Teacher Yu turned around and asked.

“If I don’t win…” Meng Hao raised an eyebrow and smiled, “There’s still the Olympics! Ten years from now, the tennis competition at the Paris Olympics will be held at Roland Garros. If I win the Olympic gold medal there, it will be a case of keeping my word and doing what I said I would do.”

"You're talking nonsense again!"

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(End of this chapter)