They hadn’t seen her sprint before, she might not even beat Zhang Yan Jie, they would be surprised if she managed to score even 1 point.
If Su Mian were to participate in the 800m race, then 7 points would be guaranteed. With Sun Ying in second place, they would get 4 points, which totalled 11 points.
But now if Sun Ying got first place, they would still be missing 4 points.
“Su Mian, please consider it carefully, you don’t have to care about what others say, just participate in the one you’re best at. The class monitor and I will handle it.”
Dealing with the troublemaker Zhang Yan Jie, even the class monitor could not keep his composure, “Su Mian, ignore the others, just pick the one you want.” Hao Dong Min guessed that Su Mian wanted to participate in the 800m race and that she chose the sprints after being provoked by Zhang Yan Jie.
Upon hearing that, Sun Ying became anxious, she still wanted to compete with Su Mian in a real race, “Su Mian, are you sure you don’t want to go for the 800m race? Aren’t you worried that I might break your record?”
Everyone knew that Sun Ying wanted to win against Su Mian, but Su Mian was not giving her the opportunity to do so.
“Sun Ying, I am not participating in the 800m race, I insist on going for the sprints. Zhang Yan Jie said 800m and 100m were not that different and since we are in the same class, it doesn’t matter who’s faster. We shall see who scores the most points for the class,” Su Mian then turned to Zhang Yan Jie and said, “You are right, I am participating in the 100m sprint for fame.”
“Hmph, just don’t cry your eyes out after,” Zhang Yan Jie pulled Sun Ying and walked away. Maybe Su Mian was not aware of her performance last year, but she would be embarrassing herself.
Guo Lei attempted to persuade Su Mian a few more times by explaining their analysis and strategy.
Who would expect her to be so stubborn. Guo Lei almost went down on his knees to beg. He continued until class ended in the afternoon but Su Mian refused to budge.
Tomorrow would be the day of the race, Guo Lei had to submit the registration list to the sports committee and the teachers had to stay overtime to count the numbers.
At night in the dorms, Wei Min and Liu Xiao Hui surrounded Su Mian and complained, “You… we were hoping you could score 7 points for the class, now it’s over.”
Wan Li Li was chewing on an apple and mumbled, “Su Mian, I was planning to go and cheer for you as the champion, now I have no such hope anymore!”
Liu Xiao Hui tapped on Su Mian’s shoulder and said, “Eat less tomorrow, I heard that everyone who participates in the 100m sprints is skinny.”
Su Mian: “…”
At night Su Mian did not relax in the tower space. She practiced a few rounds of capture techniques, weeded, fertilized and watered all plants. When the sun was rising, her physical points increased to 85.
The next morning, the sound of drums was heard from the field and the music of athletes entering the field was broadcasted. Su Mian and the others had to gobble down their breakfast.
All running events today were the preliminary rounds, some other events were in their final rounds.
Su Mian and the others were preparing to cheer for Guo Lei. Guo Lei had a pair of long legs, it would be a shame if he didn’t go for the high jump.
Before they even got to the field they could already sense the atmosphere of the sports event.
Colourful flags fluttered in the distance, the teachers in charge had their uniforms on while all students wore white shorts, socks and sports shoes. That was characteristic of this era. Even though the weather was a little cold, the students were burning with enthusiasm!
They got there just in time to watch Guo Lei’s magnificent jump. He did the take-off, jump and landing perfectly, which easily scored him 7 points.
There was thunderous applause and cheers.
As a senior, Guo Lei had a lot of female fans. Su Mian had to squeeze past them to get to Guo Lei.
“Congratulations, Long Legs!” Wei Min shook her hands.
