Rat watched Wu Liang, who was about to finish the entire run, with a pale face. You've got to be kidding me. How did the boss suddenly become so fierce and enduring?
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"Was that a bit too over the top?"
Feeling those needle-like gazes fixed on him, Wu Liang frowned slightly.
It seemed he had gone a little overboard. Without meaning to, he had drawn the attention of the entire track field.
"But this body..."
Wu Liang slowed down and began walking along the track.
Having already run a thousand meters, he felt none of the exhaustion or weakness that should have come from his body.
Logically speaking, after moving at that speed, even someone trained in martial arts would have found it difficult to keep going.
Yet not only did he not feel the slightest bit tired, he was actually even more energized.
It was as though this 1,200-meter run did not even count as a warm-up. Wu Liang felt like he had only warmed up halfway.
"This is seriously strange. Looks like I need to find a chance to get a physical."
Wu Liang's brows gradually furrowed. Though this was not necessarily a bad thing, it still made him uneasy.
Such terrifying physical potential simply did not fit the game's settings. The development team could not have designed stats this absurd.
The original scoundrel Wu Liang had only been an ordinary person. Yet now, he was like a god of war. The gap between the two was simply too great.
Filled with doubt, Wu Liang slowly crossed the finish line.
Before he could react, Yuwen Xing, who had been watching him all along, charged over like a beast in heat.
"A rising star! An absolute rising star!! The future star of the sports world has been born!!!"
Yuwen Xing had completely shed his earlier stern demeanor. He waved his arms around and laughed wildly.
Holding up the stopwatch in his hand and staring at the frozen number, Yuwen Xing wrapped Wu Liang in a tight bear hug.
"A record! You broke the record, Wu Liang!! You little brat broke the long-distance running record that this academy hasn't seen changed in thirty years!!!"
Yuwen Xing hugged Wu Liang and happily whistled. When that still did not seem enough to express his excitement—
The middle-aged teacher took off his sports jacket, swayed his legs, and started dancing the cha-cha. The way his hips twisted from side to side looked rather ridiculous.
"You've brought me so much glory! I, Yuwen Xing, was blind before. I completely misjudged you."
"But I saw that you practically walked the last two hundred meters. Did you run out of strength? You brat, you don't even know how to save some energy."
Yuwen Xing patted Wu Liang on the shoulder with a broad smile, unable to hide the affection and delight in his eyes.
So this was Wu Liang's true strength. No wonder that kid had never wanted to attend his classes before.
It turned out that Wu Liang simply did not think much of the training he arranged.
"This is bad..."
Looking at Yuwen Xing, who seemed ready to worship him, Wu Liang immediately felt a chill run down his spine.
Damn... I really did go too far just now...
"That guy..."
Just like the girls who had been drawn over earlier, He Xue, who was resting alone where she sat, had clearly noticed Wu Liang as well.
Gently clutching her lower abdomen, He Xue rose from the ground, a trace of pain appearing on her delicate face.
"Today really isn't suitable for strenuous exercise..."
Biting her lip lightly, He Xue sighed helplessly and made to head for the infirmary. But just then...
Wu Liang's Sigh
"Good lord, you directly broke the record from all these years."
"You're definitely going to become a rising star in the sports world! You brat, I never expected you to have such incredible potential!!"
Holding Wu Liang by the shoulders, he spoke excitedly, his smile nearly covering his entire face.
Yuwen Xing, who was usually stern and rarely smiled, could not control his excitement at all. When he looked at Wu Liang now, it was as if he were admiring an unparalleled treasure, unable to stop smiling.
If he could cultivate a top-tier athlete with his own hands, then his greatest wish would be fulfilled.
"I have no interest in that. I'm afraid you'll be disappointed."
Wu Liang pulled free from Yuwen Xing's grasp and spoke awkwardly.
He knew that Yuwen Xing was someone who deeply loved sports, which was why he was so strict with his students. His goal was to uncover their potential.
But unfortunately, Wu Liang had no interest whatsoever in sports, so Yuwen Xing was destined to be disappointed.
"You brat, do you have any idea how much potential you have?"
"You just broke the academy record. Do you know what that means?"
Yuwen Xing's expression darkened as he spoke in frustration.
This brat Wu Liang had not noticed at all just how monstrous his body was.
If Wu Liang properly honed himself, he would definitely become a major figure in the sports world someday.
Yuwen Xing could guarantee it. Judging solely from Wu Liang's performance just now, this kid definitely possessed strength far beyond that of an ordinary person.
After all, he was still not even flushed or out of breath. It was clear that a mere 1,200 meters was nothing to him.
"I don't know what that means. I only know that I have no interest in sports."
Wu Liang shrugged and spoke indifferently.
He had never cared much for sports to begin with. Besides, he did not want more people discovering the secret of his body.
Wu Liang knew very well just how monstrous his body was. His current physique could practically be said to be nearing the limits of humanity.
But he had no intention of showing off too much. If someone from the medical field discovered him, they might just capture him for live dissection.
"You!!"
Yuwen Xing was left speechless by Wu Liang's words.
Yet he could not find any reason to refute him. After all, sports were something that depended on mutual willingness.
Even if he desperately hoped Wu Liang could become the future dark horse of the sports world, that still depended on Wu Liang agreeing to it.
If Wu Liang himself was unwilling, then saying more would be useless. He could not force him.
"Mr. Yuwen Xing, I truly have no interest in this, so I'm sorry."
"But you can pay more attention to others. Maybe you'll find a dark horse who belongs to you?"
Wu Liang spread his hands apologetically, then pointed at Rat and the others wandering around the track.
But Wu Liang quickly lowered his hand. Forget Rat and his group. If Yuwen Xing saw them, he might be angered to death.
"Hmph, I'm concerned about your future!"
"But since you're unwilling, I won't force you. Just don't regret it later."
Seeing that Wu Liang had made up his mind, Yuwen Xing could not say much more.
Such a fine prospect was going to be wasted for nothing. What a shame... sigh.
"Thank you for your concern, sir."
Wu Liang forced a smile. Making a former shut-in become some kind of athletic star? What a joke.
For a shut-in like him, all he needed was a 2D wife and a bedroom with a bed of his own.
"Wu Liang! Look over there!!"
At some point, Ning Shuang had already run down from the stands and was calling Wu Liang's name from not far away.
Though Ning Shuang wore a mask, concern could still be heard in her voice.
"What?"
Following the direction Ning Shuang pointed, Wu Liang looked behind him and his hair instantly stood on end.
"Fuck! They even dare lay hands on the protagonist's people!??"
"Senior, please move aside."
He Xue's small face was cold as she looked displeasedly at the three young men in front of her.
She knew these three boys. A few months ago, they had used the excuse of striking up a conversation to confess to her.
She had clearly rejected them at the time, yet the three of them kept pestering her like lingering ghosts.
That was also the main reason she had not been going out recently. These three were far too annoying. In a sense, they were even more torturous than the old Wu Liang.
"I never expected to run into little sister He Xue here. Looks like we have PE class on the same day. What a coincidence."
The white-haired man brushed aside the hair over his forehead with his right hand and smiled gently. He had not expected to encounter her here.
Though his confession had failed before, the goddess of fate had once again sent little sister He Xue before him. This had to be an opportunity granted by heaven.
"He Xue, you don't look very well. Why don't we take you to the infirmary?"
After seeing He Xue's pale little face, the two boys beside him exchanged smiles.
Their chance to perform had arrived. It was time to display their masculine charm.
"There's no need to trouble yourselves, seniors. My friend will be back soon."
He Xue clutched her lower abdomen and spoke with difficulty. It hurt more and more. If she had known it would turn out like this, she should have taken leave.
Where had that girl Han Yu gone to get hot water? Why had she not come back yet?
"Hey, hey, hey! Don't leave. Looking as weak as you are now, you definitely need someone to take care of you."
"We'll take you to the infirmary. It's still quite a distance from here."
Seeing that He Xue wanted to leave, the two boys, eager to show off, hurriedly blocked her path. One of them grabbed her wrist and refused to let her go.
"Senior, please let go of me."
Not expecting them to actually lay hands on her, He Xue raised her hand and tried to shake off his grip.
But girls were simply not as strong, and her body was especially weak right now. To these boys, her resistance was nothing.
"Come on, we're all from the same school. No need to be so polite. We'll take you to the infirmary."
The boy grinned playfully. Feeling the soft tenderness in his hand, he could not help giving it two squeezes.
Damn, this girl's hand was really soft, as tender and smooth as a baby's.
"You people!!"
He Xue's heart flared with anger. These people were far too rude!
But the sharp pain in her lower abdomen suddenly made her legs go weak. Losing her footing, she fell to the ground.
Cold sweat instantly spread across her forehead. He Xue clutched her lower abdomen tightly and groaned in pain.
If only Mr. KFC were here...
The Script Went Off the Rails
"He Xue, sitting on the ground like that will make you catch a chill..."
It had to be said that well-behaved girls like He Xue were exactly his type.
Smack
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