She Stuns the World - Chapter 367: Chapter 367

Aiden, who looked a little traditional, serious, and rarely spoke, slammed a hand on the table. "I like players who don't admit defeat, have a backbone, and are very competitive. You'll do."
Alice said, "I support your choice too. However, if I occasionally let you play with clients, fans, tennis enthusiasts, children, or participate in unofficial friendly competitions, will you still try your best to win? Can you give in a little too?"
Alaric was stunned. After thinking about it carefully for a moment, he shook his head. "I'm not that rigid. As long as it's fair and just, and doesn't harm anyone or damage the honor of a club or country, I won't take those private friendly matches seriously."
Those were different from his basketball match with Hataland. In that competition, they represented their country and many spectators were cheering for them. There was no way they could deliberately lose to Hataland.
Alice nodded. "It's good that you can think that way." She paused, and her expression became serious. "Our club's goal is to challenge ourselves and train more and better local players to enter the international arena and win more glory.
"Therefore, the club will never require players to lose deliberately, nor will it tolerate players doing that. If you choose our club, we will do our best to train you into an outstanding professional player and give you enough room to develop."
Randy waited for the other two to finish before he smiled and said, "A player who doesn't want to win isn't a good player. Your choice makes me think more highly of you."
Alaric heaved a sigh of relief and smiled. "Since you think so, I'm all good."
Both sides were happy. They finalized the various details of the contract over the meal.
At 5:30 P.M., Athena picked Alaric up for his birthday party in her car.
As soon as Alaric saw her, he ran over to her, as excited as a child. "Athena, I have great news for you. The higher-ups of the Endover Tennis Club came to look for me at noon today.
"They said they wanted to sign a contract with me and train me to become a professional tennis player or even a tennis star. Whether I can become a star or not isn't important. What is important is that I have the chance to play in the Grand Slam in the future. Aren't I amazing? Aren't I lucky?"
"Of course, you're great." Athena smiled, "Didn't I say that when one path is closed to you, another will open to you? However, you embarked on the path to the professional tennis circle with your ability. It isn't by luck."
"Athena." Alaric looked at her, moved. His eyes were red and he choked out, "You brought me good luck. If you hadn't taken me to the club to play tennis, I might never be able to fulfill my tennis dream."
Athena patted his shoulder gently. "Don't be overly moved. You have a bright future ahead of you."
"Athena." Alaric was even more touched. He stared at her for a few seconds before suddenly bursting into loud sobs. He hugged her arm, buried his face in her shoulder, and wailed, "Athena, to be honest, I-I was afraid of being embarrassed and making everyone worry so I didn't dare to tell anyone.
"After the accident, I felt terrible. I hid under the blanket and cried almost every night. I even wanted to jump off a building..."