Return to 2002: Freestyle Superstar

Chapter 233 The French Popular Queen

The award ceremony came to an end under the flashing lights and cheers that filled the entire venue, and the 2003 French Open officially ended.

However, people believe that this year's French Open will be constantly mentioned for a long time to come.

The talented tennis player from China went all the way and finally defeated all the players and climbed to the championship podium. This will be a scene that will be remembered forever.

Of course, the moment of glory for the champion is far from over.

The press conference after the game to win the championship presented an unprecedented lively scene.

Press Conference Hall No. [-] was packed with reporters from all over the world, and even the corridor outside the door was filled with people.

One after another, sharp, tricky or humorous questions were thrown at Chen Ran.

Fortunately, Chen Ran is already familiar with how to deal with reporters' questions and can answer them fluently.

However, a Korean reporter compared Chen Ran's French Open victory with their men's national football team's semi-finals in the 2002 World Cup and believed that these were both landmark events in Asian sports.

Chen Ran's face suddenly darkened, and even reporters from other countries had strange expressions on their faces, as if to say: How did you get in? Don't you have some clues in your mind?
At this moment, he just wanted to quote Bei Qiao Feng's famous saying: "How can I, a good man, be as famous as such a despicable and shameless person?"

But it’s not like you don’t know Bangzi’s virtues. Two years ago, CCTV host Huang Jianxiang complained that “this is not the glory of Asian football” during the World Cup. Bangzi’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs directly came to protest and caused a lot of trouble.

Although Chen Ran himself is not afraid of protests from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangzi, he obviously cannot show his wisdom and humor by directly attacking him.

Then, Chen Ran smiled slightly: "There is a very popular martial arts novel in China called "The Eight Parts of the Dragon", in which there are two martial arts masters, one named Qiao Feng and the other named Murong Fu. So I am Bei Qiao Feng, and You are Nan Murong!"

Naturally, this Korean reporter didn't know the story of "Dragon", but he also knew the influence of Chinese martial arts novels. He instinctively thought that these were two equally matched masters, so he smiled brightly.

Look, our World Cup semi-finals have finally been recognized!
Some Chinese reporters were also amused by Chen Ran's answer, but the meaning in their smiles was completely different from that of the Korean reporter.

As a household name in "The Eight Parts of the Dragon", the allusion of "Northern Qiao Peak, Southern Murong" is known to everyone present.

Whether you see through it or not, everyone will smile knowingly.

However, Chen Ran is very convinced that the domestic bad guys will actively translate the true meaning of this allusion to the Koreans.

As for how the other party will choose to respond after realizing it, it is unknown.

But after all, Chen Ran didn't curse anyone, and he also cleverly used allusions. I wonder if those stickers can still have the shamelessness to protest.

"Well said, you are great!" The Korean reporter, who was still in the dark, cheerfully raised his thumb at Chen Ran.

Now that Hallyu has begun to become popular in Asia, the Korean reporter asked expectantly: "Chen Ran, how many Korean celebrities do you know?"

"Sorry, I don't pay much attention to this news." Chen Ran replied decisively.

Even if he knew it, he would not break it at this time to increase others' prestige.

In addition, the American reporter did not forget to sow discord: "Chen, has your popularity in China completely surpassed that of Yao Ming?"

"Man..." Chen Ran covered his forehead helplessly, "Are Yao Ming and I the only Chinese athletes you know?"

The American reporters nodded with certainty. With the arrogance of Americans, they did not know other Chinese athletes and did not care.

"What I want to say is... when your popularity breaks through the circle, you are actually on the same level. No one is higher. Yao Ming and I have already broken through the circle of fame." Chen Ran said, "It's like Michael Jordan or Tiger Woods, who is more famous in the United States, there's no definite answer."

"So you think you and Yao Ming are China's Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods?" the American reporter asked again. He thought this was a good topic.

Chen Ran then said: "I don't think so, but if your readership is for domestic audiences in the United States, you can introduce it like this."

Chinese reporters also rushed to ask questions. Among them, a reporter from "Xinhua News Agency" asked an interesting question: "Chen Ran, after your coach Mr. Zhang Depei won the first Grand Slam at the age of 17, what did he do in his subsequent career?" I have never won a second Grand Slam in my career."

"Are you worried about this curse too?"

Finally came a question of some value.

"Of course I'm worried..." Chen Ran nodded, "My career is still very long, and there are still many areas that need improvement. For example, this time at the French Open, I spent all my energy and effort on this, and I need to have a good rest. A while."

"Second question." The reporter from Xinhua News Agency continued to ask, "Can you tell me what this championship means to China Sports?"

"Meaning?" Chen Ran paused, and then said slowly, "This question is a bit profound. I believe that tennis will become more popular. This is one. Second, what I want to say is that the value of sports is not only It's like winning gold and silver. It can educate people and inspire young people just like reading."

In fact, his answer was a bit off topic.The other party asked Chen Ran to talk about the meaning of championship, but he emphasized that the value of sports is not just championship or runner-up, but educating people.

But all the Chinese reporters at the scene recorded Chen Ran's words. Although his answer was off-topic, no one denied that his answer was very exciting.

"Tell me about your goals at Wimbledon?"

"Wimbledon? I haven't considered this issue yet. But I am a little stressed..."

"Why?" "After all, there are some stereotypes in the outside world. We Chinese people are not that good in grass sports."

The foreign reporters didn't know why, but the Chinese reporters all understood it all at once, and then they all laughed in unison.

Early the next morning after the press conference, Chen Ran had to carry the championship trophy to the most famous landmark in Paris, the Eiffel Tower, to take photos.

Not only Chen Ran went, but also the women’s singles champion, Belgium’s Jinhua Haining.

What a coincidence. Although Haining has been famous for a long time, this French Open championship is also the first time in her career that she has won a Grand Slam.

So, with smiles on their faces and holding championship trophies, the two stood side by side under the Eiffel Tower, letting reporters keep clicking their shutters.

"Hi, Chen. I watched your finals and your performance was perfect." Haining took the initiative to chat with Chen Ran.

Although the beauty of this Belgian golden flower is not as good as that of Sharapova, Ivanovic and others, it is still much more pleasing to the eye than the Williams sisters.

Chen Ran replied very humorously: "The reason why the game is exciting is that the strength of the two sides is very close. The reason why the outside world says that the women's tennis final is not exciting enough is because you are too strong, which makes the game lose suspense."

Can you still be so complimentary?
Haining was also amused by Chen Ran.

"You are a fun guy. I look forward to competing in China in the future."

She is very aware that Chen Ran's victory will have a huge promotion effect on the promotion of tennis.

Now, both the ATP and WTA plan to set up some important tours in China.

The competition in tennis is still too cruel, and too few players can benefit from it.

If men's players need to be ranked among the top 100 in the world to make money, women's players may have to be ranked among the top 60 in their previous lives. Most people cannot make ends meet.

That night, Chen Ran attended the celebration dinner.

This is indeed Paris, where celebrities gather and drink wine.

Not only celebrities from the French sports world gather here, but celebrities from the entertainment industry also come here.

In fact, Chen Ran didn't know much about French entertainment stars. In his previous life, he went out early and came back late every day. He was so busy that he had no time to pay attention to these things.

However, he still recognized two of the dazzling female stars.

One is the famous Sophie Marceau, known as the Rose of France.

Now 37 years old, Sophie Marceau still retains her charm, exuding amazing charm with every smile.

But after all, she is almost Bensi's age, and the years have left many marks on her face.

Another actress is the popular French beauty Alije, who was born in 1984 and is only 2 years older than Chen Ran.

At only 17 years old, this beautiful French girl has become popular throughout Europe and has a large number of fans even in Asia.

Among them, in "World of Warcraft", the sexy and enchanting hip-shaking dance of female night elves is based on her.

"God..." After Chen Ran saw Alijie, the nearly forgotten memories of his previous life began to attack him.

Football is the number one sport for men in Europe, while many women’s hobby is tennis, and Alizee is no exception.

Therefore, Chen Ran and Alijie used the topic of tennis to have a lively chat with similar interests.

Alijie was full of curiosity about this young man who was two years younger than herself but could win the French Open. She even actively invited Chen Ran to compete with her on tennis skills.

Chen Ran readily accepted this invitation.

"But are you sure that a beautiful girl like you is willing to compete with me on a clay court?"

"Paris also has grass courts or hard courts." Alizee blinked and smiled, "But I want to avoid those annoying reporters, so I can choose to play in Spain or Germany next door."

"France, Spain, Germany are all fine."

So, after the dinner, another exotic beauty's name was added to Chen Ran's mobile phone address book.

When Chen Ran returned to the hotel, it was already two o'clock in the morning.

The French Open journey has come to an end.

The grass court season is about to begin, and Wimbledon is imminent, but Chen Ran just wants to go back to China and relax.

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(End of this chapter)