Yukinoshita's Correction Method

The body felt like a machine about to fall apart, and the soul desperately wanted to escape from the pain.

At the instant a certain critical point is reached, a sudden change occurs.

He was still panting heavily, but the suffocating feeling of his lungs burning quickly subsided. His muscles were still tired, but the sharp, burning pain was gone.

The sounds of the outside world suddenly returned, incredibly clear, flowing into my ears in distinct layers, bringing a wondrous experience of returning to the human world.

The blurry world regained its clarity, and the colors became vibrant and bright again.

The moment I crossed the finish line, the ultimate sense of relief quickly transformed into a deep, fulfilling peace and joy.

The body's senses are unusually sharp from fatigue, a pleasant numbness spreads unrestrainedly, and thoughts are clearer than ever before.

Hayama Hayato walked slowly, his previous conversation with Dong Yunshan replaying in his mind.

According to his original plan, he could have easily completed the competition.

However, in order to catch up with Dong Yunshan, he disrupted his plans, resulting in excessive physical exertion as he approached the finish line.

That's how we got this ultimate experience after pushing our limits.

The more regret I had before, the more exhilaration I feel right now.

Is this the third lesson?

Hayama Hayato, panting heavily, smiled with relief.

Change is accompanied by hardship and pain, but that is not the result of change, but rather the process of change.

"As expected of you..." Hayama Hayato waited until his physical condition stabilized before slowly stopping, revealing a bright smile. "So this is what it feels like to have your expectations met."

Taking a sip of water from the staff member, Hayama Hayato wiped away his sweat and looked up at the clear sky.

So, was everything part of his plan from the very beginning?

The high-speed chase during the race, the time spent communicating between the two, the outcome of their exchange, and the final experience...

Everything proceeded according to Dong Yunshan's plan.

So, was Dong Yunshan's plan meticulously executed, or was it simply too predictable?

Hayama Hayato let out a long sigh.

The course is too advanced.

Dong Yunshan...

Chapter 750: Remarkable Achievements

Knock knock knock.

Dong Yunshan raised her hand and knocked on the door of the infirmary.

"Please come in," came the school nurse's voice from inside.

"Hello, teacher." Dong Yunshan opened the door and greeted the school nurse with a smile. She had short hair, wore black stockings, and a white coat.

"Shinonome," the school nurse looked him up and down, "You actually come to me when you're injured? Don't you always just ask for leave and go to the hospital?"

"I'm not hurt." Dong Yunshan gave one of the drinks she bought on the way to the teacher. "I came here to wait for someone."

"Waiting for someone?" The teacher took the drink. "Shouldn't you be running a marathon? And why are you waiting for someone in the infirmary?"

Dong Yunshan found a bed and sat down. "That's why I came to the infirmary to wait, because there's a marathon today."

The infirmary has heating and beds, which is much more comfortable than being outside in the cold wind.

"I don't understand what you're saying." The school nurse smirked. "Well... fine, I've always been curious about your body, and today is a good opportunity."

"???" Dong Yunshan jumped out of bed. "Teacher, I suddenly remembered I have something to do..."

"Sit down, it's not like I'm going to eat you." The school nurse rolled her eyes at him. "I've seen the leave slip you gave Shizuka, it's shocking. How can your physical condition be so good?"

"I can't really explain it, I guess it's just a special talent," Dong Yunshan said, shrugging. "My mother is a doctor."

"You mean... your mother was also curious about your physical condition?" the school nurse pressed, "And then she didn't quite figure out what was going on?"

"I mean..." Dong Yunshan added, "My mother is an orthopedic surgeon."

"Oh..." The school nurse's face showed a hint of realization. "Then that's not surprising."

The knocking sounded again, and the school nurse responded, "Come in."

"Teacher... Huh?" Yukino Yukinoshita, dressed in a green tracksuit, looked at Dong Yunshan in surprise. "What are you doing here... Are you hurt?"

"No, no," Dong Yunshan waved her hand. "I came here to wait for someone."

A small question mark appeared above Yukino Yukinoshita's head, "Waiting for someone...?"

"Looks like the person you're waiting for has arrived." The school nurse's gaze shifted between the two, finally settling on Yukino Yukinoshita. "What's wrong?"

"I..." Yukino Yukinoshita's face flashed with displeasure, "I only took a short rest along the way, and I'm being judged to have forfeited..."

"Then it's nothing serious." The school nurse's gaze then turned to Dong Yunshan. "Your mother is a doctor, so you should know basic medical knowledge, right?"

Dong Yunshan nodded. "I can do the more advanced ones too."

"If someone comes by, could you help me out? I doubt anyone's coming, it's pretty quiet here... I won't bother you any longer." The school nurse stood up. "This is a classic scene here, enjoy it."

Yukino Yukinoshita: "?" Another small question mark appeared above her head.

After watching the teacher leave, Dong Yunshan patted the bed beneath her. "Take a rest."

"You..." Yukino Yukinoshita suddenly realized what her teacher meant by "enjoyment," and her face turned bright red. "Don't do anything reckless, this is a school."

"No matter what, I won't do anything reckless at school anymore." Dong Yunshan got up and went closer, carrying Yukino Yukinoshita to the bed. "You must be exhausted, get some rest."

"Hmm~" Yukino Yukinoshita lay down on the bed, letting Dong Yunshan take off her shoes. Then she suddenly stared at Dong Yunshan and said, "You waited for me here, which means you thought from the beginning that I wouldn't be able to finish running away, right?"

"Actually, I really don't know if you can even finish seven kilometers." Dong Yunshan sat on the bed, holding Yukino Yukinoshita's legs in her arms, raising them above her heart to promote blood flow and alleviate discomfort in her lower limbs. "But I know for sure that you can't finish this marathon."

Yukino Yukinoshita frowned slightly. "Because of my lack of stamina?"

"That's one of the reasons." Dong Yunshan touched Yukino Yukinoshita's little feet, which were encased in socks. "Knowing you as I do, you definitely want to finish the race."

"Hmm~" Yukino Yukinoshita twitched her toes, responding to Dong Yunshan's words while protesting his infidelity.

"So during the long run, you will definitely try your best to persevere." Dong Yunshan tickled the sole of her foot, earning a glare from her. "As long as you have any energy left, you will keep running. But your energy is not enough to support you walking slowly for a while, so you can only stop and rest."

Yukino Yukinoshita puffed out her cheeks slightly. "If I rest for a little while, I can keep running."

Dong Yunshan blinked. "Of course, I know your recovery speed all too well."

Yukino Yukinoshita and glared at him.

"But from the staff's perspective, you simply can't run anymore," Dong Yunshan reminded them. "Most importantly, you still have the energy to get back on your own. If you run any longer, the staff might need to take you back. So, to avoid trouble, disqualifying you is the only option."

"So you just gave up and came here to wait for me?" Yukino Yukinoshita muttered softly. "You can come find me after you finish the race, right?"

"I don't need a marathon championship to prove my physical fitness. More than winning a championship, I want to see you sooner." Dong Yunshan gently stroked Yukino Yukinoshita's legs, which were draped over him, as if petting a cat. "This feeling is much happier than winning a championship."

Yukino Yukinoshita shifted her legs slightly. "How much longer do I have to maintain this position?"

"It's all about how you feel, do whatever makes you comfortable," Dong Yunshan chuckled. "Want to try a different position?"

"I want..." Yukino Yukinoshita pursed her cherry lips slightly, then parted them slightly, making a soft "pop" sound.

The soft sound was like a clear call. Dong Yunshan lowered Yukino Yukinoshita's legs and leaned down to kiss her slightly upturned cherry lips.

The frustration of not finishing the run dissipated like a burst bubble, replaced by a warmth that overflowed uncontrollably from the bottom of my heart, mingling with a gentle, intertwined sound.

Yukino Yukinoshita stopped speaking with satisfaction, her moist cherry lips slightly parted, glistening with a hazy sheen, and she exhaled rapidly. "It seems my correction has been very effective."

"How so?"

"You're becoming more and more adept at thinking about the essence of things." Yukino Yukinoshita patted Dong Yunshan's head. "Like this marathon, I didn't finish not because I couldn't finish, but because the rules of the race were poorly designed."

"That's right, what marathon doesn't allow for short breaks?" Dong Yunshan nuzzled Yukino Yukinoshita's nose with her own. "We'll try it again sometime."

Chapter 751 Repeatedly

"You're just trying to coax me..." Yukino Yukinoshita gently bumped into his chest.

Dong Yunshan's eyes lit up. "Does this count?"

"Huh? What... it doesn't count!" Yukino Yukinoshita suddenly realized, "I shouldn't have told you..."

"No, not at all~" Dong Yunshan patted Yukino Yukinoshita's head, "You ran around for so long today, you need to rest."

"We haven't been running for very long..." Yukino Yukinoshita's pink cheeks puffed out slightly.

Dong Yunshan smiled and stood up, handing her the drink he had bought on the way. "Have some water."

Yukino Yukinoshita took the drink and sipped it slowly.

"Oh, right," Dong Yunshan said, sitting on the edge of the bed, "Yumiko's request has been resolved."

Dong Yunshan briefly recounted what had happened.

"It actually succeeded." Yukino Yukinoshita filled with complex emotions.

"What, you don't have confidence in me?"

"It's because I lack confidence in your plan." Yukino Yukinoshita sighed. "Let's have a good talk while we're running. This can't even be called a plan."

"What a great plan!" Dong Yunshan muttered to herself. "With my physical abilities, he definitely can't outrun me, and given his personality, he won't slow down to avoid me. So I have a full seven kilometers to talk to him alone, and if I say a few more words, something useful is bound to come."

"You have many friends and have helped many people, so you can identify their problems and find ways to change them in a short conversation—that's why you can only use this kind of plan effectively." Yukino Yukinoshita's lips curled slightly. "So it's not that your plan is good, but... you're exceptionally good."

"But in the past, I only listened to others confide in me. To explore other people's troubles like this requires thinking about the essence of things." Dong Yunshan held Yukino Yukinoshita's hand. "I am so good now because of your correction."

Yukino Yukinoshita smiled, a cute little smug look on her face, and slightly raised her chin. "That's exactly what I meant."

Dong Yunshan leaned down. "I understand what you mean."

"That's not what I meant~" Yukino Yukinoshita Dong Yunshan a symbolic push on his chest, but couldn't push him away... So, I'll just give him another kiss.

Chu~

"This pillow..." Yukino Yukinoshita frowned slightly, adjusting it repeatedly, but she was still not satisfied. "It's not very comfortable."

"I understand." Dong Yunshan pulled back the curtain, climbed onto the bed, and hugged Yukino Yukinoshita.

"I wanted to sit up..." Yukino Yukinoshita said, skillfully resting her head on Dong Yunshan's arm, "But this is fine too."

Dong Yunshan gently patted her back, listening to her breathing gradually become steady and long.

The quiet time passed quickly, and as the afterglow of the setting sun shone on the curtains, there was a knock on the door.

"Hmm~" Yukino Yukinoshita squirmed in Dong Yunshan's arms, groggily opening her eyes, "I was asleep?"

"I slept for a little while."

"Hmm..." Yukino Yukinoshita nuzzled against his neck, "Someone's coming..."

Dong Yunshan patted her head and replied, "Please come in!"

"Yunshan?" Yui Yuigahama's voice rang out, "You were here after all."

"I knew it! Why did you forfeit?" Komachi Hikigaya's voice followed closely. "I see."

"Yukino," Saki Kawasaki's voice drew closer, "How are you feeling?"

Yukino Yukinoshita gently nudged Dong Yunshan Dong Yunshan, who got up from the bed and pulled back the curtains. "I rested for a while, and I'm fine now—indeed, nothing was wrong."

The three of them saw the curtain being drawn back, their gazes lingered on Dong Yunshan for a moment, and then turned to Yukino Yukinoshita on the bed.

The newly awakened girl had disheveled long hair, a lovely blush on her face, and sleepy eyes that shimmered with light. She lazily rose to greet them, "You've come..."

"Huh?" Yui Yuigahama blinked her big eyes, then stared at Dong Yunshan. "Eh?"

Komachi Hikigaya murmured pointedly, "Health room..."

"Seems like we're too early?" Saki Kawasaki murmured. "Should we leave for a bit?"

"Although I don't know what you're thinking, the truth is definitely quite different from what you imagine." Dong Yunshan put on her shoes. "Is the marathon over?"

"We just finished the awards ceremony... It wasn't originally planned; it seems the Student Council decided on it at the last minute. There was also a speech segment... Oh, right!" Yui Yuigahama paused, "Yumiko's request..."

Dong Yunshan chuckled, "It's finished."

"Great!" Yui Yuigahama happily. "The celebration party is coming up later, let's go tell her together!"

"A victory celebration banquet for a marathon?" Dong Yunshan looked at Yukino Yukinoshita, "Shall we go check it out?"