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I saw a long line of runners ahead.

Jiang Tao was also somewhat surprised and taken aback.

He thought that so many running enthusiasts had suddenly appeared in the surrounding villages.

When you see the bright red flag in the hand of team leader Huo Chenyang with the words "Pingxian Running Club" written in gold, you'll understand.

He then realized that the running group members had come from Ping County.

In the past, Jiang Tao would leave early and return late every day to haul goods in order to make a living.

At that time, he had neither the time nor the energy to exercise.

Driving all day is exhausting.

Back in my rented room, all I wanted to do was eat and drink something, then lie down and read a novel for a while.

I have never taken the initiative to learn about information related to the running community, and I am indifferent to sports.

He gradually learned more about the running community after he started running.

It was only then that I realized there were quite a few people around me who enjoyed running.

In most large residential communities or villages, there are running groups spontaneously formed by runners who love running.

The running group members check in and exercise in the group every day, encouraging each other, which also serves as a good form of supervision.

Jiang Tao was then pulled into the running group chat of Hongfuyuan Community by Shan Yang.

The running group members post their exercise records every morning.

Some run 5 kilometers every day for health, while others run 10 kilometers every day for long distances.

Some even run more than 20 kilometers to work every day.

A group of people with shared interests came together, encouraged each other, and ran with even more enthusiasm.

I've been lurking in the running group chat for a few days.

Jiang Tao now has a better understanding of running clubs and has gradually come to like the atmosphere within them.

Although he did not join the "Pingxian Running Club", he still felt very close to these fellow villagers who shared his hobby.

"Hey, Jingjing, look, that looks like Jiang Tao!"

Liu Yuan, who was invited to fly a drone to film the running group, heard the discussions among the crowd and saw Jiang Tao running from a side road.

"Ah! It really is Brother Jiang! So Brother Jiang is a fellow runner too!"

Liu Yuan only made a rough guess, but He Jing, who was driving an electric tricycle with her, immediately recognized Jiang Tao!
Although she and Jiang Tao hadn't known each other for very long, and had only spent a few times together.

But after several encounters with Jiang Tao, He Jing's curiosity about him turned into a good impression, and now she has gradually begun to like him.

She didn't know when it started, but Jiang Tao had already taken a place in He Jing's heart.

But then I think about how Jiang Tao now has a wife and children.

He Jing could only bury her feelings for him deep in her heart.

Perhaps, once I meet a man who is better than Brother Jiang, I will gradually forget about him.

I'll fly over and take a look!

After Liu Yuan finished speaking, she controlled the drone to leave the Pingxian running group and fly towards Jiang Tao at the fork in the road.

Soon, a handsome man's face appeared on Liu Yuan's drone screen.

In the footage, Jiang Tao even smiled back and waved to the drone in a friendly manner.

"It really is Jiang Tao! I feel like he's getting more and more handsome lately? Or is it just my imagination?"

"Hey, Jingjing, drive carefully, don't drive me into a ditch."

"If you want to see handsome guys, I'll show you some on my phone when we get back."

"Cough cough, I didn't! I was driving carefully!"

After being teased by her cousin, He Jing quickly looked ahead and focused on driving.

Soon, Jiang Tao joined the main road from the side road and rejoined the Ping County running team.

He wasn't a member of their running group, so he didn't force himself to join their team.

Moreover, he was currently focused on getting to the veterans' farm to pick strawberries.

I wasn't really in the mood to run with the running group.

"Jiang Tao!"

Just as Jiang Tao was about to quickly overtake the running group, he suddenly heard someone in the group calling his name.

Turning around, Jiang Tao saw a woman wearing a white tracksuit and a light gray baseball cap smiling and greeting him.

"Oh, Sister Bai! It's you! What a coincidence!"

Upon seeing Bai Yulan in the group, Jiang Tao immediately slowed down and greeted her with a smile.

"What a coincidence! Do you run often too? Would you be interested in joining our running group?"

As Bai Yulan spoke, she quickly broke away from the running group.

She moved closer to Jiang Tao and ran forward in sync with him.

After Jiang Tao slowed down, she was able to keep up with his pace.

Bai Yulan is also a runner with more than ten years of running experience.

With a marathon time of 3:30, he's considered a top-tier runner in a small county like Pingxian.

Of course, compared to professional marathon bounty hunters, this result is definitely not impressive.

“I run a small business in Beijing and only come back to my hometown during holidays.”

"Even if I join a running club, I don't have much of a chance to participate in regular runs, so I won't go in and slack off and waste resources."

Jiang Tao politely declined Bai Yulan's invitation with a smile.

I've joined too many WeChat groups, and I receive a ton of random, useless information every day.

It's also a very energy-consuming thing to deal with.

Nearby, several members of the running group who were not far from Jiang Tao and Bai Yulan looked at Jiang Tao with admiration after hearing their conversation!
Being invited by Sister Bai to join the group is definitely a very prestigious thing.

Others would love to have it.

But this guy rejected Sister Bai's invitation without even thinking about it!
[Ding! Congratulations on triggering the special mission [Bring Glory to the Team]!]

As soon as Jiang Tao finished speaking, a system notification sounded in his mind.

At the same time, a notification flashed on his retina.

"To bring glory to the group?"

Upon seeing the special mission notification that suddenly appeared, Jiang Tao's eyes lit up.

Come to think of it, it's been a while since he's encountered any of these random special missions.

I'm really lucky today!
First, three pieces of highly valuable intelligence information were updated.

Going for a morning run early in the morning can trigger a special mission!
The cash and numerical rewards you get after completing special missions are quite appealing!
"How can a handsome guy like you be considered a waste of resources in our group? You're a high-quality resource."

"We have a lot of beautiful girls in our group, are you sure you don't want to come?"

After hearing Jiang Tao's polite refusal, Bai Yulan was neither angry nor gave up. With a smile, she tried to invite him again.

"Really? If there were a few more goddesses like Sister Bai who are both beautiful and elegant in the group, I would definitely join."

While reviewing the detailed description of the "Strive for Glory for the Team" mission, Jiang Tao chatted jokingly with Bai Yulan.

Swish!
With a thought, a deep blue virtual screen appeared on Jiang Tao's retina.

[Task Name]: Bring Glory to the Team.

[Task Content]: To win the championship for the Pingxian Running Team in the upcoming first Pingxian Health Run.

[Task Rewards]: 100 million in cash, 10 in salary card limit, 10 in filial piety card limit, +8 to physique, and +6 to charm.

Seeing the generous rewards for "Bringing Glory to the Team," Jiang Tao felt both delighted and somewhat worried.

Can I win this championship?

As a complete beginner who has only been running for less than a month.

Although Jiang Tao's physique far surpasses that of ordinary people, his running experience is far inferior to that of serious runners who have been running for more than ten years.

He can only maintain a pace of 3 minutes or less per kilometer for a maximum of 15 kilometers; once he exceeds that, he starts to slow down.

With his current skill level, competing against professional players will definitely put him under some pressure! However, regardless, he will definitely participate!
Whether or not the task can be completed is not something you can decide for yourself.

We'll just have to give it our all when the time comes.

"My looks are only average to below average in our group. Come on over, there are plenty of beautiful girls in the group."

"Many of them are single young women."

Bai Yulan chatted and joked with Jiang Tao while extending another invitation to him.

"Haha, if that's what you say, Sister Bai, then I really have to add it!"

"Of course, I'm not here to see pretty girls, I'm just here to verify if what Sister Bai said is true."

"Is there any woman in Ping County more beautiful and elegant than Sister Bai? I just don't believe it."

Women, regardless of age, all enjoy hearing compliments.

Bai Yulan was overjoyed to hear Jiang Tao's praise, feeling extremely satisfied.

"I saw you ran pretty fast just now, you're quite strong. Have you signed up for the first annual health run in Ping County?"

As Bai Yulan and Jiang Tao ran in sync, their conversation naturally turned to the first annual health run held in Ping County.

After all, this is the first time Pingxian County has hosted such a large-scale running-related event.

Since registration opened, more than 5000 people from all over the country have signed up to participate.

Apart from a few hundred runners from the county, the remaining several thousand were all from other places.

A small county town welcomed thousands of contestants from other places.

These past few days, all hotels in the county town, regardless of their price range, have been fully booked.

Restaurants of all sizes in the city also benefited from this surge in customers, with their revenue skyrocketing.

The economic benefits brought by sports events have led to an unprecedented surge in enthusiasm for hosting such events across the country.

It took a lot of effort to get the first Pingxian Health Run event approved.

Bai Yulan's personal connections also played a significant role in this.

Her Magnolia Hotel is also a sponsor of this event.

The county party committee, sports bureau, culture bureau and other departments also attached great importance to this event.

"Sister Bai, is it still possible to register for the competition you mentioned?"

If it weren't for the mission of "bringing glory to the team," Jiang Tao wouldn't bother participating in this kind of competition.

Although he is also a local of Ping County, he doesn't have a strong sense of collective honor.

Now, I have accepted the mission of "bringing glory to the group".

His mindset is completely different now.

Let's not talk about whether it brings honor or not.

He was determined to do everything in his power to get the reward for the special mission, "Striving for Glory for the Team."

"The first Pingxian Health Run starts the day after tomorrow, and registration has already ended."

Bai Yulan was able to speak normally without panting, even while keeping up with Jiang Tao's pace.

"Huh? Registration's over?"

Jiang Tao was stunned when he heard what Bai Yulan said.

If I can't register, wouldn't such a great mission as "Bringing Glory to the Team" be a waste?
"Pfft~ You want to participate in this fun run?"

When Bai Yulan saw the expression on Jiang Tao's face, she burst out laughing.

After seeing Bai Yulan's expression, Jiang Tao suddenly realized:
"Sister Bai, are you kidding me?"

"Who's kidding you? It's really over."

After giving Jiang Tao a charming and seductive glance, Bai Yulan changed the subject and said:
"but……"

"But what?"

Upon hearing that there was still a chance, Jiang Tao immediately pressed for more information.

Bai Yulan laughed and said, "Look how anxious you are. Why weren't you eager to sign up when registration opened? Are you regretting it now?"

"We put a lot of effort into making the first health run in Ping County a success and attracting more participants."

"We've been working to get discounts on registration fees for runners in our county, attract sponsorships, and increase prize money."

Jiang Tao chuckled and said, "Uh, Sister Bai, you've misunderstood me."

"I was still in Beijing when registration opened."

"I really didn't know that Pingxian County had become so successful that it was able to bid for such a big event."

"Okay, okay, I'm just teasing you. I still have a few invitation slots here. If you want to participate, I'll give you one."

Bai Yulan smiled and found it quite amusing to banter with Jiang Tao, which improved her mood considerably.

"Thank you so much, Sister Bai!"

After receiving Bai Yulan's promise, Jiang Tao immediately felt relieved and said with a smile:

“I won’t take this spot from Sister Bai for nothing. I’ll take some time this morning to go to Sister Bai’s place to cast a divination for you and see what your recent fortune is like.”

"Oh? You can read faces?"

Bai Yulan looked at Jiang Tao with some surprise.

"Know a little bit."

Jiang Tao revealed a mysterious smile.

"Hehe, okay, I'll wait for you."

Bai Yulan smiled and nodded, showing the same reverence for the I Ching and the Eight Trigrams.

"You run pretty fast, are you confident you can get a place this time? Want to be on the team?"

Bai Yulan looked at Jiang Tao's long, strong legs and said, half seriously and half jokingly:

"This is the first annual health run held in Ping County, so the rankings are quite memorable."

"If you can get a ranking, you will not only bring glory to Ping County, but you will also be recorded in the county annals and be remembered for eternity."

"By the way, Sister Bai, why do you keep saying 'healthy run'? Is this a full marathon or a half marathon?"

Jiang Tao looked at Bai Yulan and asked with a puzzled expression.

Whether it's the system task of "Striving for Glory for the Team" or the Magnolia Award.

We kept talking about the phrase "healthy run".

Jiang Tao was genuinely a bit confused at this moment.

"You really didn't do any research on our event at all!"

Bai Yulan chuckled softly and patiently explained:
"This health run is divided into two groups: the general public group and the elite group."

"The distance for the general group is 5 kilometers, and the distance for the elite group is 15 kilometers."

"Only 15 kilometers? Not a full marathon or a half marathon?"

Jiang Tao's eyes lit up immediately after hearing Bai Yulan's words!
15 kilometers is exactly the longest distance Jiang Tao can currently drive!
If it were a half marathon or a full marathon, Jiang Tao wouldn't have any confidence in winning the championship.

Running is a sport that requires perseverance and patience.

Muscle mass and lung capacity can be greatly improved in a short period of time through exercise.

However, changes at the cellular level, such as changes in cellular oxygen levels, are changes that can only be brought about by time.

This is what we call the "long-term adaptability" of exercise.

Jiang Tao's physical condition improved dramatically in a very short period of time.

However, the oxygen content of the blood cells in his body's blood vessels did not increase accordingly.

His running ability will also be limited by his body's "shortest weakness".

The only way to improve performance is to address the weakest link.

Therefore, even though Jiang Tao's current physical fitness scores are stronger than those of all professional marathon runners in the world.

But that doesn't mean he can outrun everyone. (End of Chapter)