The Heavy Paddle Challenge
Born in the countryside, Nora Fields was discovered by retired ping-pong legend Ethan Leigh and trained under his wing. As she rises in the ranks, city players mock her humble roots—saying farm girls don't belong on the court. Pressured to quit, Nora picks up her paddle instead, determined to fight her way to the top, one match at a time.
EP 1: Nora struggles with the heavy paddle given by her master, Ethan Leigh, who insists it's necessary for her training. Meanwhile, she receives news about joining the Riverport Table Tennis Union and her mother getting a cleaning job there, bringing joy and gratitude. However, the scene takes a turn when Nora's mother confronts her angrily about an unknown trouble, demanding an apology.What trouble has Nora caused that requires her to kneel and apologize?
