The jujutsu coach was stunned for a moment and quickly followed Gu Zhaoping inside.
After putting down his things, he looked around in disbelief.
Why did this young lady’s training room look so professional?
Was she really serious about learning jujutsu?
The coach had seen rich young ladies from aristocratic families wanting to learn jujutsu before, but most of them did it for fitness, body shaping, or as a hobby they could show off.
It was never like this, especially not with Gu Zhaoping.
Her past image didn’t seem like the type of person who would be so disciplined.
Confused, the coach followed Gu Zhaoping for a while, and then it suddenly hit him.
Could it be…that she wants to learn jujutsu to fight?
She was about to appear on that variety show.
Was she afraid of being egged by the public, so she wanted to learn some self-defense techniques first?
The more he thought about it, the more likely it seemed, and suddenly he felt a chill.
Looking at Gu Zhaoping’s tall and slender figure, he felt an overwhelming pressure.
…Forget it, think about the money!
The coach might not be very strong in other areas, but when it came to money, he was definitely a professional.
After putting down his bag, the coach cleared his throat and said,
“Alright, now, as the client, let’s first discuss your learning needs.”
This kind of communication required skill.
Every client’s request for learning came with an underlying message.
For example, if they wanted to shape their body, the underlying message was they wanted a toned waistline and firm glutes.
He also had to pay attention to whether they liked to train leg muscles, especially with female clients.
But Gu Zhaoping said something that completely caught him off guard: “I want rehabilitation.”
The coach was stunned.
What?
Rehabilitation?
The high-profile client said calmly,
“I’ve practiced Brazilian jiu-jitsu for a long time, but I haven’t practiced in years. Now, I need to pick it back up.”
The coach blinked and suddenly felt a drop of sweat fall onto his eyelash.
Oh no, this isn’t good.
No, that can’t be right.
Before coming here, he had researched the client’s information and even watched the video of Gu Zhaoping pulling Ruan Nian.
She didn’t look like someone who would fight!
In fact, she was easily blocked by Gu Zhaoye, and to put it bluntly, her combat abilities seemed more like those of a regular person trying to catch cheating spouses than someone trained in combat!
So he confirmed it this young lady was learning jujutsu to fight people.
The coach thought for half a minute.
When the young lady inevitably makes headlines for hitting someone, will he, as her coach, be caught up as an accomplice?
But then, he thought about his payment.
…Actually, for this payment, even if he had to be held for a while, it wasn’t the worst outcome.
Besides, he was just teaching the young lady to fight, not actually doing it himself, right?
The coach’s expression immediately became determined: “Young lady, let’s go ahead.”
Gu Zhaoping had no idea what was going through the coach’s mind in those few minutes.
She just thought that he was quick to react, decisive, and didn’t waste time quite good.
Gu Zhaoping nodded and said,
“Let’s test each other’s level first.”
The coach was stunned again.
She wanted him to test her level?
How was he supposed to handle that?
In his mind, he kept telling himself to hold back, not hurt the client, but also not let her think he was going easy on her.
He had to show his skills to make the client feel that the money was well spent but also avoid making her lose confidence.
Then, the coach’s face became serious as he prepared: “Alright!”
Gu Zhaoping didn’t rush to start.
She stopped him and said,
“You should warm up first so you don’t get injured later.”
The coach was stunned again.
Wait, if he was going to spar with the client, it probably wouldn’t take more than a couple of moves.
Did they really need to warm up?
No, no, no, she’s so considerate of me.
Of course, I need to warm up.
The coach: clearly awake
As the coach warmed up, he was extremely nervous.
His eyes were focused intently on the full-length mirror ahead.
He had already planned the techniques and moves he was going to demonstrate, sure that the client would be satisfied.
At that moment, his peripheral vision suddenly caught sight of a pair of boxing gloves hanging on the side.
He was surprised for a moment.
It seemed that the young lady really was interested in combat sports.
Had she recently started learning boxing?
The coach let out a slight sigh of relief.
As long as she wasn’t a complete beginner.
He was always worried about those clients who had taken many classes but had no real skill.
The problem with such clients was that they had been pampered by other coaches, thinking they had reached a certain level, so when it was his turn to take over, it was difficult to gauge how much skill to show.
This was a delicate art of managing relationships.
Two people, both ready, walked towards each other.
The coach took a deep breath and said,
“Client, I will demonstrate…”
The next second, everything blurred in front of his eyes, and before he could react, he suddenly felt like the world had turned upside down.
He was flipped like something in a frying pan, thrown to the ground.
A knee throw!
The coach was stunned, lying on the floor, staring at the bright ceiling.
It took him quite a while to realize that he had just been thrown by the young lady!
He was completely confused, and without time to think about anything else, he quickly got up.
Wait, how could a beginner throw him so easily?
“D-D…”
Before he could finish the word, the coach felt himself lifted into the air again.
His legs were grabbed by Gu Zhaoping and thrown to the other side.
His hand pressed against her back, and in that moment, he felt the power of her well-defined back muscles.
A double leg throw!
What the hell?!
What’s going on?!
The coach was caught completely off guard and thrown once more.
He quickly opened his mouth again: “Client, client…”
Boom!
“D-…”
Boom!
“We…”
Boom!
It was only then that the coach finally realized, his pupils shook.
What?!
The young lady is a master!
An absolute powerhouse!
She could definitely get a black belt!
She’s really trained!
Finally, when the coach tried to get up again, he found himself trapped by her arms!
Realizing that Gu Zhaoping seemed to still be applying pressure, he quickly opened his eyes wide and shouted,
“No, no, no, stop, stop, stop, client, client, we’re good, I’ve assessed the level!”
Only then did Gu Zhaoping slightly loosen her grip, and the muscles in her forearm, which had been tensed from exertion, gradually relaxed.
“Really?”
Gu Zhaoping finally let go.
For some reason, the coach felt like she seemed somewhat disappointed!
Gu Zhaoping’s physical condition was indeed excellent.
Normally, her arms appeared smooth and slim, making it easy to let down one’s guard.
She didn’t seem like someone who had trained, but she was a real expert, a hidden gem!
The coach was actually thinking too much.
It wasn’t that Gu Zhaoping didn’t have any muscle definition; it was that her body hadn’t been trained at all.
She was purely relying on technique and instinct.
The coach quickly scrambled to his feet.
He didn’t dare stay on the floor any longer.
The constant throwing had nearly given him a psychological trauma.
The force was just right, disorienting but not injurious.
Gu Zhaoping even complimented him,
“Coach, you’re doing great.”
She was really enjoying herself.
It had been a long time since she practiced, and even when she threw Gu Zhaoye a few days ago, it didn’t take much effort.
But this time, she was truly enjoying it.
The coach was on the verge of a breakdown.
Did he really do well?
He didn’t even have time to think about how to cooperate properly!
The coach wiped the sweat from his forehead,
“Uh, haha, Miss Gu, with your current level, I probably don’t have much to teach you. It’s probably more appropriate for me to be your sparring partner.”
Gu Zhaoping thought for a moment and agreed.
She didn’t need to compete.
What she needed was simply to maintain her level, produce enough endorphins during exercise, and keep her mood calm.
The coach seemed really skilled at being thrown.
Each time he was thrown, his reactions were very genuine, unlike the usual sparring partners who were too coordinated, making it hard for Gu Zhaoping to enjoy herself.
She readily agreed,
“No problem.”
The coach breathed a sigh of relief and then heard Gu Zhaoping say,
“Coach, come spar with me a few more times. You cooperate very well. I’ve seen the best sparring partners.”
The coach: “…”
Was that really cooperation from him?
Indeed, it’s never easy to work with Gu Zhaoping!
After one session with Gu Zhaoping, the coach had a deeper assessment of her level.
In his opinion, Gu Zhaoping was definitely not just an ordinary learner.
She not only had talent, but she must also have worked very hard.
The mastery of certain techniques and how she handled different scenarios was not something that could be achieved without effort.
Gu Zhaoping learning jujutsu wasn’t just a hobby or a casual interest it was something she took seriously and did very well, putting in a lot of effort.
The coach was sweating profusely, but he dared not lose focus during the session with Gu Zhaoping.
There were only a few rare moments when he could think about this.
Although he didn’t know much about her past, he was already silently in awe.
With her status, she didn’t need jujutsu for a living, and she wouldn’t face too much danger in everyday life, yet she still dedicated herself to learning it.
She was a person with tremendous perseverance.
To learn what she wanted and achieve her goals, she was willing to put in all the effort and sweat.
Once the session ended, the coach felt sore all over.
He rubbed his neck and looked at the time.
“Client, today’s class is done. As for the frequency, we can do three sessions a week for sparring practice.”
Gu Zhaoping nodded.
That frequency was acceptable.
When she stood up, she noticed her legs were a little sore.
She hadn’t felt it before because the adrenaline had masked the pain.
When she looked down, she realized her calf muscles seemed to have been strained.
The coach also noticed that Gu Zhaoping didn’t seem as steady as before.
He was startled and quickly looked over,
“Oh no, it’s an injury.”
The variety show was about to start filming.
What would happen if she got injured now?
But Gu Zhaoping seemed indifferent.
When practicing combat, how could there not be injuries?
She took a careful look and said,
“It’s a normal calf strain.”
The coach was speechless.
Normal?
Wait, how is she so professional?
As if sensing the coach’s gaze, Gu Zhaoping looked up and said casually,
“I’ve taken a sports rehabilitation course. It’s not a big deal.”
“…???”
Seeing the coach’s stunned expression, Gu Zhaoping even made a joke,
“My brother and sister used to find excuses to skip training by pretending to be injured. They couldn’t fool me.”
She could spot any common injury immediately.
The coach didn’t know what to say anymore.
He had already been shocked by Gu Zhaoping too many times today.
Now, even if she did something else, he wouldn’t be surprised.
…Wait.
He suddenly remembered.
Before coming here, he saw on the trending searches that Ruan Nian had been injured by Gu Zhaoping and had been seen at the hospital.
When he left, this story was just starting to gain attention. He didn’t know how it was now.
The coach suddenly felt something was strange.
Gu Zhaoping’s level was so high, why did she use that method to hit Ruan Nian?
And from what he saw, she hadn’t caused Ruan Nian any real harm, and even if there was some, it shouldn’t have been so obvious.
Gu Zhaoping was an expert in sports rehabilitation…