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Chapter 9: A Show of Force at the 6000-meter Rally – Provoking the Instructor

"Six, six thousand meters?"

Gao Juyao almost fell to the ground.

Before he even started running, he could already feel his legs trembling.

Why be so ruthless right from the start?

Looking up, he saw Instructor Li smiling slightly at him: "Not enough?"

The refined and handsome appearance he had initially shown was gone; only ferocity remained.

He nodded frantically, "Enough, enough!"

As Jiang Hanying sprinted off, she couldn't help but grind her teeth.

That damned inertia of hers!
Before my brain could even process it, my legs were already on the track!
Everyone else also gritted their teeth and went onto the track.

Regardless of whether I can finish the 6,000 meters later, the important thing is to start running!
Li Chengxiao himself was no exception.

And he quickly ran to the front of the line.

Seeing his newly appointed squad leader charging forward with a fierce expression, he reminded him, "Don't rush too hard at the beginning, or you'll run out of energy later."

Jiang Hanying paused for a moment, thought about it and realized it made sense, so she obediently followed behind him.

And subconsciously, they began to imitate the other person's running movements, arm swings, and breathing rhythm.

What you learn is what you earn!

The two gradually synchronized their movements...

[I was so shocked by Jiang Hanying's promotion to squad leader that I only just noticed she's the most neatly dressed of the seven. Even Goddess Yuan's hat looks a little crooked?]

[A defined waist and legs—and to be honest, Jiang Hanying's back view is quite pleasing to the eye!]

[They must have known about the role they were going to be playing beforehand, because they were prepared and got dressed so quickly and neatly.]

On the way here, they said they didn't know and didn't want to guess; how hypocritical!

[I really want to ask one more question: Are you sure you're not recruiting any non-celebrity guests for this episode? I'd love to be on!]

[I love it too! Running is so cool, every step it takes is like a tap to my heart!]

[I was wondering why you were all so focused on the instructors. I just saw that Yao, who was lagging behind, hadn't tied his shoelaces properly, and tripped over his right foot with his left!]

I glanced at it too. Luckily, the speed wasn't too fast and the fall wasn't too bad. Yao-ge, stay steady and keep going!

Old Xun's long legs are quite an advantage; one step of his is equivalent to three steps for others!

[It seems Xi Ming's competitive spirit has been ignited; he dashed off to the front in one go.]

Wait, this kid doesn't seem to have changed his shoes. Does that count as cheating?

It wouldn't really be considered cheating; I guess he just forgot.

[Let's forgive the silly little brother for his carelessness.]

Throughout the entire event, Yuan was the most composed runner, maintaining a steady pace from the start and showing no signs of rushing.

[Wen Wei is also quite good; she can keep up with Lao Xun's pace and keep Chu Yuan at bay. She truly deserves to be called a rare female action star in the entertainment industry!]

[Is Chu Yuan just intimidating because of his physique? How come he ended up second to last in the race?]

The viewers in the live stream were talking without any sense of unease, while the guests on the track were already breathing heavily.

The track they used was a standard 800-meter track, so a 6,000-meter track would require running nearly eight laps.

However, after only one lap, the team already showed signs of discontinuing its structure.

Gao Juyao had been lagging behind from the start, and now he was panting like a broken bellows. When Xun Zhou kindly reached out to pull him along, he immediately waved his hand in a panic, looking terrified: "Thank you, thank you, no need, please don't worry about me, brother!"

[Haha, it's a bit impolite, but just imagining Xun Zhou dragging Yao Ge, this chubby short-legged guy, along with his long legs makes me want to laugh!]

[Xi Ming's younger brother has also slowed down.]

[That's 6,000 meters! Just thinking about it makes it seem so far away. I can't even run 600 meters right now!]

[Isn't the instructor a bit too harsh?]

[This guy has absolutely no sense of chivalry. I'll bet you, this instructor is still single!] [I want to say that this is nothing compared to what real recruits go through – a 10- or 20-kilometer run is commonplace.]

But these are all celebrities; they can't compare to real recruits.

Aren't we all human? If others can finish the race, why can't they? If you can't persevere, then don't participate in the show in the first place. If you participate, you should be mentally prepared for this.

Don't argue, long-distance running still depends on individual physical condition.

[I said, Jiang Hanying seems to have stayed close to the instructors the whole time and hasn't fallen behind. Those two look the most relaxed.]

I noticed that too, and I was quite shocked. This guy's got something special!

[Something changed; her face turned red!]

[...You'd blush if you ran a lap under the sun on such a hot day!]

This indirectly proves that Jiang Hanying's makeup was quite light today; otherwise, you wouldn't be able to tell her face was red.

Another circle has passed.

Gao Juyao has completely fallen behind.

But he still clenched his fist and, panting, encouraged himself: "Don't worry, everyone, I won't stop. I'll walk, no, I'll crawl, I'll crawl to the finish line!"

Xun Zhou passed by him, and upon hearing this, patted him on the shoulder to show encouragement.

Four laps later.

The seven-person team has completely dispersed.

Some are still trying their best to keep jogging, while others have switched to brisk walking or slowly shuffling forward.

Everyone's face was covered in all sorts of colors, from red and orange to yellow, green, cyan, blue, and purple.

The next level of competition involves more than just physical fitness; it also includes a test of willpower.

Li Chengxiao, who had been running at a steady pace at the front of the group, glanced back at the disheveled crowd and instead of slowing down, quickened his pace even further.

Jiang Hanying, who was following closely behind, noticed the change in his speed immediately. She gritted her teeth and sped up as well.

She wasn't feeling too good at the moment.

This body hadn't undergone any professional training and wasn't in great health. Although her soul was powerful, she had only been in this body for less than a day, so the transformation was limited.

However, the closer she got to her physical limits, the more clearly she could feel that she was merging with this body even faster.

With these benefits right in front of you, what's there to hesitate about?

Grit your teeth and run as fast as you can!

[The instructors have sped up their pace again; I think the guests are about to cry.]

[Seriously, I saw that Xi Ming's eyes were red.]

[A look of despair crossed Yuan's eyes, as if she could never catch up.]

[Jiang, Jiang Hanying actually sped up too!]

[No, she can actually keep going? This doesn't make sense!]

[Did she take that beforehand?]

[Probably not, it's just a variety show, there's no need to make such a big sacrifice!]

[How do you explain how Jiang Hanying was able to keep up with the instructor's pace?]

Wait a minute, she's run up to the same level as the drill instructor! Is she even trying to surpass him?!

The instructor also sped up—wait, did these two suddenly decide to race to see who could reach the finish line first?

[I think I saw Jiang Hanying turn her head and glance at the instructor when she passed him. That look in her eyes... wow, was she provoking him?]

I don't know if the instructor was provoked by her gaze, but I was so provoked that I sat bolt upright in bed!

Run, I'll watch you run for as long as you can!

(End of this chapter)