Return to 2002: Freestyle Superstar

Chapter 254 CP fans in 2003 (there will be another update later)
In fact, in Chen Ran's heart, he really wanted to say this one day: "From the end of Wimbledon to the North American season, you had the best opportunity to take away the number one ranking in the world from me, but it's a pity that you didn't seize it."

When Chen Ran was about to fly back to China, he received a text message from Serbian fan girl Ivanovic.

This little fan girl also expressed her hope to form a mixed doubles partner with Chen Ran at the US Open.

Chen Ran's first reaction was how to tactfully reject this little fangirl without hurting her heart.

It makes sense for him to team up with Sharapova in mixed doubles, after all, the other party is already a super star in the WTA.

But now he can only hang out in the youth group competitions, and the gap between him and Chen Ran is really too big.

If he takes her directly to the adult mixed doubles competition, there will inevitably be some rumors.

To be precise, whether it is men's doubles, women's doubles, or mixed doubles, the two partners must be well-matched.

The status gap between the two players shouldn't be too big.

It is impossible for Chen Ran to degrade himself just because Ivanovich, a little fangirl, is pretty.

In women's tennis, there are many beautiful young players, but not everyone has the perspective of God like Chen Ran, who can know Ivanovic's future achievements.

"Ana, the season has reached the second half. Although I am still number one in the world, there are too many pursuers behind me."

"I am very eager to win the first place at the end of the year, so I am ready to focus on singles!"

"Next year, we may have a chance to form a mixed doubles team."

Chen Ran said it very cleverly, using the excuse of "being number one at the end of the year" to decline the offer.

"Yes, I remembered that you are now number one in the world. Well, I wish you can achieve your goal of number one at the end of the year." The little girl didn't doubt anything else and looked very excited.

When Chen Ran put down his phone, he slowly came back to his senses.

Year-end number one?

He just said it unintentionally, as an excuse to reject Ivanovic.

But when the words were spoken, the idea of ​​"number one at the end of the year" finally spread uncontrollably in Chen Ran's heart and slowly took root.

It is said that it is easy to win a Grand Slam, but it is difficult to win the first place at the end of the year.

It's a huge honor.

Sometimes, even if you win two Grand Slam titles in one year, there is no guarantee that you will be number one at the end of the year.

Djokovic has been ranked No. 8 at the end of the year 6 times, Sampras has been No. 5 at the end of the year [-] times, Nadal and Federer have been No. [-] at the end of the year [-] times each.

Chen Ran also really wants to win the first place at the end of the year, and he is also the youngest person to get the first place at the end of the year.

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Chen Ran was very low-key when he returned to China this time. After all, his results in the top eight were not worth the effort, so his agency was very sensible and did not notify any reporters or media to pick him up at the airport.

However, the problem came. Chen Ran wanted to keep a low profile, but it seemed that there was a guy on the same plane who didn't want to keep a low profile.

This guy should be from the entertainment industry. He was wearing a mask and sunglasses, and was surrounded by a bunch of people. He seemed to not want others to recognize him.

But has he ever thought that it would be impossible for such a pomp not to attract others' attention.

However, Chen Ran, who had already experienced strong winds and waves, and the long distance between the two parties, had no interest in getting to know this big star, so he led his team to go about his own business.

So, when the other party and his group appeared in the airport lobby, they were immediately surrounded by a group of girls who came to pick them up. There was a sea of ​​people and screams.

The momentum is quite huge!

This movement even attracted Chen Ran and his team.

"This guy should be a first-line star, maybe even on the same level as Jay Chou." Chen Ran's assistant Xiao Xu muttered in a low voice.

The sensational effect of the crowd at the airport was no less than when Chen Ran returned from winning the French Open that day.

"Ahhh!"

"Tingfeng, I heard that you are engaged to Wang Fei. How do you feel now?"

"Are you sure you won't be disconnected from Baizhiou again?"

"I support you and Bai Zhi, and I don't agree with this marriage!"

Intermittent sounds reached Chen Ran's ears, and he finally understood the whole story.

It turned out to be him, the Hong Kong King Nicholas Tse.

The few years at the beginning of the 21st century should be regarded as his most prosperous period.

Remember this Hong Kong star likes to wear a pair of sunglasses wherever she goes.

Although he came to Yanjing alone this time, there was also a love-hate entanglement between two first-line actresses. Coupled with his high popularity, no wonder it caused a huge commotion at the airport.

What's more, Queen Wang Fei herself is from Yanjing and is extremely popular in this city.

So these fans and entertainment reporters at the airport went crazy.

"It's hard for mainland celebrities in this era to cause such a sensation." Chen Ran joked to his agent.

"Of course!" Manager Xue Peng nodded firmly, "Even young people in mainland China dislike mainland artists."

Chen Ran just chuckled and said nothing.

Since he was not wearing a mask or sunglasses, many people recognized him on the street.

The difference is that because there was no prior notice, there were no fanatic fans or media reporters to pick up the plane, so even if everyone recognized them, they would just say hello, and occasionally a few people would sign autographs and take photos.

After all, except for the people who come specifically to pick up the stars, most of the people who show up at the airport are very busy and have no spare time.

But even so, it still caused a small movement. And because there were too many entertainment reporters at the airport, coupled with Chen Ran's top-notch effect, a wave of paparazzi was diverted to Xie Tingfeng.

"The King of Asia!"

"French Open champion!"

"The number one superstar in Chinese sports!"

"Currently ranked number one in the world!"

Several entertainment reporters saw that Nicholas Tse was surrounded by enthusiastic female fans, with no gaps to squeeze through, so they decisively changed their targets and ran towards where Chen Ran was, causing a lot of commotion.

Chen Ran's expression darkened, and he waved his hand to leave with his team.

But the pace of these people cannot compare to these "battle-hardened" paparazzi, who are very good at tracking and interviewing.

"Chen Ran, are you and the beautiful Russian girl Sharapova really just ordinary partners?"

"The picture of you hugging each other after winning Wimbledon was so beautiful!"

"Sharapova is a few centimeters taller than you. Do you feel any pressure in dating her?"

It seemed that these paparazzi not only paid attention to the entertainment industry, but also did in-depth research on Chen Ran's news. Questions came at him like cannonballs one after another.

The only thought in Chen Ran's mind was that I was so low-key when I returned to China this time and could still be surrounded.

"Ahhhh, Chen Ran!"

"Hurry up!"

Some cute girls also followed the group of entertainment reporters and moved their positions.

"Are they chasing all celebrities?" Chen Ran muttered.

In his previous life, he saw from the Internet that there are actually many fan groups in the world dedicated to chasing stars.

"Chen Ran, can you answer our questions?"

"Everyone is looking forward to the love of the century between you and Sharapova!"

As for those star-chasing fans, they are even more crazy: "Ahhh...Chen Ran, I am a CP fan of you and Sharapova, you must be together, okay!"

There have been CP fans since 2003, maybe because of my own butterfly effect?

This time, Chen Ran guessed correctly.

As one of the top players in this era, Chen Ran's every move has attracted the attention of Chinese media and fans.

His current popularity is even greater than that of Yao Ming and Liu Xiang combined.

The mixed doubles match at Wimbledon was highly hyped by the Chinese media, which spawned a large number of fans of him and Sharapova on the Internet.

This special fan group has stepped onto the stage of history ahead of schedule.

Sometimes, a TV set can cultivate a group of CP fans, not to mention extremely popular tennis stars like Chen Ran and Sharapova, and the two of them even won championships through their cooperation.

Chen Ran, who was speechless, could only bite the bullet and continue to move forward, and flatly denied it, emphasizing that he focused on his career.

"I am 17 and Maria is 16. We are both minors."

"What does that have to do with it!" A group of CP fans didn't care at all, "It's just like the love between a sophomore boy and a freshman girl. Are there few examples like this in China? There are a lot of people who want to rent a house!"

"..." These guys are really arrogant.

In order to change the topic, Chen Ran had to make bold statements.

"My goal is to be No. [-] at the end of this year, and I won't think about it until I achieve that goal."

Anyway, Roddick, Federer and others have all shouted that they want to be the number one at the end of the year. It doesn't matter if they shout themselves. There is no requirement that Chinese athletes must be low-key and reserved.

"Number one at the end of the year?"

Compared with the more well-known Grand Slams, the term "year-end number one" is a little confusing to some lay paparazzi and CP fans.

Chen Ran had no choice but to explain the meaning of "number one at the end of the year" while walking.

"Yes, I want to be the number one at the end of the year, and I am the youngest number one at the end of the year in history! There are many outstanding players chasing after me, and I must not let down my guard."

"So don't always stare at boring tidbits."

"Isn't the gossip in the entertainment industry enough to satisfy your desire for gossip? Why are you staring at me?"

Chen Ran also didn't expect that the first time he revealed his ambition to be "number one at the end of the year" to Chinese reporters, the target was not a sports reporter, but a group of entertainment reporters, which made him laugh bitterly.

At this time, there was a commotion from the crowd in the distance.

Assistant Xiao Xu said in a panic: "Boss...that...that Hong Kong star seems to be walking towards your place and seems to want to say hello to you."

"..."

"What's he doing here?"

"Didn't he come to Yanjing to see Wang Fei?"

Then, Chen Ran saw a picture.

The King of Hong Kong strode toward him wearing sunglasses, full of aura, with a group of reporters and fans chasing after him.

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(End of this chapter)