The anchor I was supposed to meet turned out to be my student.

"Be gentle, you're pulling my pants down..." I said helplessly.

"Congratulations to Group Two for finishing first!"

After Luo Bai announced that the Liaoning Zhengyang group had won first place, Ye Zhi frowned and began to get anxious. She was usually very efficient in handling affairs at the company, but now she couldn't even finish a simple competition, and she was somewhat unconvinced.

So Ye Zhi's red lips pressed even closer, no more than three centimeters from my pants, as she blew hard at the base of the sticky note...

Her breath brushed against my pants, making me feel a slight itch, and my heart couldn't help but itch too.

Finally, after taking a deep breath and exerting all her strength, Ye Zhi managed to blow the last sticky note down and win second place.

At this moment, Liao Zhengyang, who had already finished the race, teased me, "Tsk tsk tsk, you said you were just my friend, but you were pretty fast too..."

I retorted sarcastically, "You have the nerve to say that to me? Look at your wife, she's the most skilled one. You've forced her quite a bit, haven't you?"

I made a casual remark, but to my surprise, Liao Zhengyang suddenly fell silent. Just as I had predicted, Li Xin'er, who was standing next to him, blushed and glared at me fiercely, her hands gripping Liao Zhengyang's body, as if venting her resentment over his nightly bullying of her...

Liao Zhengyang is half a head taller than me, and his arms are thicker than Li Xin'er's legs. I really can't imagine how badly the petite Li Xin'er is bullied by him every night...

It was a bit hot, and Ye Zhi, who had been working hard in front of me for a long time, had a few beads of sweat on her forehead. I reached out and helped her up from her kneeling position.

"My legs are a little numb..."

Ye Zhi was a little unsteady on her feet and fell into my arms. I quickly caught her to steady her. She wanted to rub her calves, but because I felt sorry for her being so tired, I volunteered, "Let me help you. You can lean on me."

Without thinking too much, I squatted down and started massaging her.

"Our Coach Hua is so considerate of his girlfriend, all you guys here, hurry up and take notes!" Luo Bai praised, holding the microphone.

"I've taken notes and learned the material, but where can I pick up my girlfriend?"

Someone in the audience asked a loud question, which made everyone burst into laughter.

After Luo Bai, that talkative guy, said that, I immediately snapped out of my "boyfriend" mode and realized that I might have overstepped my bounds. But then I thought, Ye Zhi didn't mind, and I was only helping her massage because I meant well, so it was perfectly reasonable... It wasn't because it felt good, even if it was Bai Xuexue's long legs!

"Tusheng, my mouth and cheeks are numb too, it feels like I've overexerted myself and am cramping up..."

"It should be fine in a little while... How about I get you some hot water to drink and help you feel better?" I asked, squatting down in front of her.

"I'm not thirsty, will drinking hot water help?" Ye Zhi asked skeptically.

"Well... it's always good to have a drink..."

I couldn't explain it clearly and felt a little embarrassed, but to my surprise, Ye Zhi actually said, "Okay, then I'll listen to you."

I blinked, wondering why she suddenly seemed so obedient, when she hadn't given in at all when I asked her to delete my surveillance video.

But I still went to the students waiting nearby and got a cup of warm water for Ye Zhi.

Not long after, all the couples finished the competition. Luo Bai began to announce the rules for the second round: "The women must have been quite tired in the last round, so it's the men's turn to put in the effort this round. The men have to carry the women in a princess carry, and the one who lasts until the end wins."

No sooner had the words left his mouth than one of the male contestants on stage complained, "This isn't fair! My girlfriend weighs more than me, how can I... Ouch! No, no, no..."

His girlfriend was pinching his ear, saying with displeasure, "Are you saying you think I'm fat?"

So, when Group 5 openly launched a domestic violence incident, there was no more protest.

"Since everyone agrees, then the groom, please get ready, timer—start!"

Before Ye Zhi could react, I half-squatted down and picked her up from under her knees. She gasped in surprise, but instinctively wrapped her arms around my neck.

"You're telling me to prepare myself mentally in advance..." Ye Zhi said with a rare hint of reproach.

Although Ye Zhi, who is tall, weighs less than 100 pounds, and I also insisted on exercising during my school years, it doesn't mean it's effortless. So, in order to save energy, I didn't reply to her and just controlled my breathing. Ye Zhi understood when she saw this and tried not to move around too much to reduce my energy consumption.

Three minutes passed, and Team Five was the first to be defeated. His girlfriend started criticizing him, mocking him for being so strong and powerful at night, but now he was making a fool of himself...

I had no time to think about any of that, because Liao Zhengyang, who was standing next to me, was a formidable competitor. With his robust physique, it would be a piece of cake for him to lift up the tiny Li Xiner!

Time passed by, and I gradually started to sweat. My arms started to feel the effects of lactic acid. Just as a bean-sized drop of sweat was about to drip into my eye, a fair hand reached out and used the back of its hand to wipe away the sweat.

I smiled at Ye Zhi to express my gratitude, and she whispered "Keep it up" to me. I immediately regained a lot of energy, and I felt that no amount of energy drinks could help me.

Six minutes passed, and before we knew it, only my group and Liao Zhengyang's group were left.

"Give up, Tusheng. You'd be better off saving your strength for later. You're still too green to compete with your father in strength." Liao Zhengyang, standing to the side, still had the energy to provoke him.

On the other hand, I was already starting to struggle, and the veins on my arms were bulging.

"Number 1 seems to be struggling. Do you all think the woman should give him some encouragement and motivation?" Luo Bai rallied the audience.

"Give me a kiss! Give me a kiss..."

"Kiss me..." Ye Zhi murmured in his arms, seemingly not quite understanding.

"Is that right?"

As she spoke, she hugged my neck and pressed her red lips to my cheek...

The audience erupted in cheers, while I felt like I'd been injected with adrenaline and taken some super-powered medicine, ready to fight another hundred rounds!

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Chapter 43. I got pushed down!

From this moment on, I alone will rule the battlefield!

My sudden buff made Liao Zhengyang, who was standing next to me, feel threatened. He dared not let his guard down and began to take me, this powerful opponent, seriously.

Three minutes later, Liao Zhengyang started sweating. He could easily lift a 50-kilogram dumbbell with one hand, but now Li Xiner, who weighed only 80 kilograms, made him feel a heavy pressure.

Li Xin'er began to climb onto Liao Zhengyang's neck with both hands to relieve his pressure, and Ye Zhi followed suit, holding my neck, which immediately made me feel much more comfortable.

Five minutes later, Liao Zhengyang's muscles began to tremble, a sign of excessive exertion. And so did I; I felt as if the muscles in my arms were about to burst.

Therefore, the question of which of my group and Liao Zhengyang's group would win became the focus of the entire event.

"Are you alright? Don't push yourself too hard..." Ye Zhi was very concerned when she saw my body trembling slightly.

But how can a man say he can't do it in front of a woman! I'm a man who can do it for an hour!

I gave Ye Zhi a look to indicate that I was completely okay, and then I continued to grit my teeth and persevere. Although Ye Zhi wasn't my girlfriend, men always have a desire to show off in front of women, especially since she had just given me an encouraging kiss goodbye. I absolutely couldn't lose!

Suddenly, I heard Liao Zhengyang's hoarse roar, like the final sprint of a climax. Not wanting to lose to him in terms of momentum, I roared back, "From this moment on, this place will be called Hua Tusheng Square!"

"If you can beat Tu Sheng, I'll do whatever you say tonight..." Li Xin'er tempted Liao Zhengyang.

Wow, that's totally unfair!

To my surprise, Ye Zhi, oblivious to what was going on, mimicked Li Xin'er's words and said softly to me, "If you win, I'll do whatever you say tonight..."

Excuse me, sister, do you know what this sentence means? It involves color...

But I didn't care whether she understood or not. Seeing her face flushed, I swallowed hard and just wanted to get to work!

Finally, after two minutes, Liao Zhengyang, unable to match my vigor, collapsed first, while I, exhausted, put Ye Zhi down, feeling as if my arms didn't belong to me, completely numb.

Seeing that I was too weak to lift my arms, Ye Zhi took a tissue from the side and wiped the sweat from my head. She also massaged my arms to help me recover.

"Do you still stand by what you just said?"

"Of course it counts, why wouldn't it?" Ye Zhiyun replied casually.

Oh ho, tsk tsk tsk, hehehehe...

Just as I was planning how to spend the night, I felt a cold gaze again, and I almost forgot about that girl Luo Yao!

I put on an innocent look and looked at Luo Yao below the stage, but in my heart I was thinking, "I'm doomed, I'm doomed." She had warned me not to have anything to do with Ye Zhi, but Ye Zhi had just kissed me in public. Now I've been caught red-handed, and my life is in danger...

No, I need to find someone to rely on. Ye Zhi is her boss, so I need to get her to arrange for someone to keep an eye on her. With Ye Zhi protecting me, I doubt she'll dare to misbehave against me...

Thinking about it this way, I suddenly became much tougher. I raised an eyebrow at Luo Yao in the audience and said, "I don't care what you do, I'm not afraid of you."

"Group One won the second round. Now we will move on to the third round: the fancy kissing contest. Each couple will showcase their most visually appealing way of kissing their partner. The audience will then decide which couple's kiss is the most spectacular, and that couple will be the winner."

This kid is really good at creating drama. I was a little at a loss and looked at Ye Zhi. She also looked confused. No wonder, since we are not a real couple, so how could we show off our kiss?

It looks like we're going to lose this round...

"Since the first two rounds of the competition started with Group 1, now it's Group 8's turn to start."

The couples in groups 7 and 8 seemed too shy to kiss in front of others and both blushed and gave up.

The couple on the 6th both wore glasses and looked rather refined; their interaction was just a brief fling, suggesting they lacked experience.

In group number 5, the boy, having underperformed in the previous round and scored low, was always at a disadvantage in this round. Surprisingly, he lifted the girl's chin and passionately kissed her, leaving the usually assertive girl stunned.

Seeing this domineering CEO-style kiss, the people in the audience, especially the girls, screamed, thinking that the guy in group number 5 was very manly!

That's it?

In my opinion, it's still too childish. Maybe you have experience, but you're still not experienced enough. If it weren't for the fact that Ye Zhi isn't my girlfriend, I could have outdone you all in a whole new way!

After groups 3 and 4 finished, it was time for group 2, which included Liao Zhengyang and his team. Liao Zhengyang used his physical advantage, ignoring Li Xin'er's gasps, to pull her onto his right arm and sit her down, supporting her with his left hand. Then, Li Xin'er leaned down and kissed him...

This scene was so heartwarming, just like seeing one's own daughter. The girls in the audience were incredibly envious of this overflowing boyfriend-like strength, while the boys seemed to have discovered a new continent, gaining a new understanding of the advantages of having a cute little girl.

When it was Ye Zhi's turn, I looked at her, and she looked at me. Then the air suddenly went quiet, and the atmosphere became awkward...

"How about we give up?" I whispered to Ye Zhi.

But Ye Zhi disagreed and asked, "Why?"

Isn't it obvious...? But how do I explain it to her?

The audience below the stage started urging us on when they saw that we hadn't made any moves.

"Go ahead and tutor Hua, what are you hesitant about?"

"Hua, quickly pounce on her and kiss her forcefully!"

……

Just as I was hesitating, a soft body pounced on me. Caught off guard, I was tackled to the ground, and before I could even see that it was Ye Zhi, she had already forcefully kissed me...

"Oh, so Coach Hua is a bottom after all~"

The students in the audience were amazed by the scene of the female dominance and the male submissiveness, and they erupted in cheers, bringing the atmosphere of the competition to its peak.

But I was oblivious to it all, my mind filled only with Ye Zhi and me. Unlike the warmth of other people's lips, hers were slightly cool, and a touch of lipstick melted on my tongue, sweet and delicious...

Ye Zhi was clearly inexperienced; after pressing her red lips to hers, she didn't know what to do next, and even her hands seemed unsure of what to do.

She blinked and looked at me, even instinctively touching my teeth with the tip of her tongue, as if asking me what to do next...