Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

After Bai Zhen signed up for the high jump, she started training with the class monitor, Lin Zhao, and two other students last week.

The girls who participated in the high jump with Bai Zhen were from the school’s basketball team. Their jumping ability was very good. Bai Zhen originally wanted to train and win an award, but after seeing the other girls’ strength, she felt a little dejected and stood at the side awkwardly.

When Lin Zhao saw this, he walked forward. “It’s just the beginning, but you’re already feeling unconfident?”

Seeing Lin Zhao’s disdainful gaze, Bai Zhen immediately lost her temper. “Who said so? I’m just resting for a while!”

Lin Zhao chuckled. “Alright, rest for a while. How about this? If you can get into the top three this time, I’ll go to the form teacher and as your reward, try to get him to return the novel that was taken away.”

Bai Zhen’s eyes lit up when she heard this. She asked, “Class monitor, if I don’t enter the top three, can you give me a participation award?”

Lin Zhao said calmly, “No.”

Bai Zhen refused to give up. “Doesn’t the school’s sports meet promote participation? There should be a reward for participating, even if it’s just a small reward. Class monitor, I have a signed novel. As long as that one is returned, it’s fine!”

Looking at Bai Zhen’s fawning smile, Lin Zhao smiled. “If you don’t enter the top three and you’re not motivated during training, I can only give you a piece of advice. You have to be more careful when reading in the future.”

Bai Zhen’s face turned ashen.

Seeing this, Lin Zhao said slowly, “But I can promise you that as long as you train seriously, you will get a small gift even if you don’t get a ranking.”

After Bai Zhen heard this, she felt motivated again. After all, she had always liked surprises.

Therefore, during the two physical education classes that week, she was especially proactive.

However, Bai Zhen only wanted to follow Qiu Ying to look for inspiration today. She wanted to skip a lesson. Unexpectedly, she was caught by Lin Zhao.

Hence, Bai Zhen looked at Qiu Ying regretfully. “Little Yingying, I almost forgot about my high jump training. I can’t accompany you.”

Qiu Ying comforted her. “I can’t accompany you even if you go. Let’s work hard together!”

Bai Zhen nodded hard. She really had to work hard for her novel!

Bai Zhen turned around and followed Lin Zhao to train.

When they arrived at the field, the students participating in the running competition began their training.

An hour later, Jiang Lin realized that Qiu Ying still hadn’t made much progress, but time was tight, so he decided to change his training method. “Can you get to school half an hour early on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning? I want to help you practice weight training.”

Qiu Ying immediately cooperated. “Sure.”

Jiang Lin said seriously, “Then I’ll see you at the field starting at 6:30 this Wednesday. I’ll have the weights ready for you then.”

After the two of them agreed, Qiu Ying ran to the dance studio in a hurry. Qiu Ying’s beautiful ponytail swayed as she ran. Jiang Lin looked at Qiu Ying’s back with gentle eyes and a smile.

Soon, it was Wednesday. Qiu Ying woke up early and arrived at the school field at six-thirty sharp.

Sure enough, Jiang Lin had arrived early.

Because she had to exercise immediately, Qiu Ying didn’t dare to eat breakfast first.

Jiang Lin had borrowed two 2kg leg-tied sandbags from the school. Qiu Ying tied the sandbags to her calves after she warmed up.

Then, Jiang Lin briefly explained the purpose of weight training to Qiu Ying, as well as the main points and precautions of weight running.

Qiu Ying first ran on the spot for five minutes with weights. After resting for two minutes, she began to run for ten minutes with small steps.

After carrying the weight, Qiu Ying could clearly feel that it was very difficult to lift her feet in the second half of the journey. She could not even maintain a uniform speed with a standard posture.

Then, there was another two minutes of rest, and the last five minutes, Jiang Lin let Qiu Ying walk at a quick pace.

After half an hour of training, Qiu Ying felt as light as a feather the moment she removed the sandbag.

Jiang Lin looked at his watch and realized it was time for morning self-study. Thinking that it was better for Qiu Ying to eat a proper meal, he said, “Let’s go eat breakfast first.”

Realizing that Jiang Lin had come to practice with her without eating breakfast, Qiu Ying was a little embarrassed to answer. “I already bought breakfast on the way here.”

Jiang Lin froze.

Qiu Ying thought for a moment and took the initiative to ask, “It’s along the way anyway. If there’s training in the morning, do you want me to buy it for you as well?”

Qiu Ying was already worried about how to repay Jiang Lin for training her every day. Now, she suggested this idea with the intention of returning the favor.