Lin Zhe and Li Muchan ran out from the starting line with the main pack.
Their strides were steady and powerful as they maintained an even pace.
The first kilometer took around seven minutes because they had yet to break away from the main pack.
It felt effortless, barely enough to count as a warm-up.
This pace was several dozen seconds slower than their target, but that did not matter.
Just as Li Muchan had said earlier, they were not chasing a time today.
As long as they finished the entire course ahead of the cutoff pacer, they could complete the mission and claim the reward.
Lin Zhe and Li Muchan chatted as they ran. Being able to converse normally meant their heart rates were just right.
The second kilometer took 6 minutes, 30 seconds.
The third kilometer took 6 minutes, 1 second, gradually bringing them into Lin Zhe's pace range.
The fourth kilometer took 5 minutes, 38 seconds. This speed was just right, neither fast nor slow, and felt very comfortable.
This was about the speed Lin Zhe usually ran at.
According to Li Muchan, this was his "marathon pace."
For the next 38 kilometers, he did not need to deliberately speed up or chase anyone running faster than him.
He only needed to cruise at a steady pace of around 5 minutes, 38 seconds per kilometer.
"Oh, Mumu, the site for our first branch should be cleared out today."
"Could you arrange a time for a designer to go over and plan the layout, along with the plumbing and everything?"
As Lin Zhe "cruised" shoulder to shoulder with Li Muchan, he discussed the branch with her.
"I'll arrange it for you right now~"
Li Muchan smiled at Lin Zhe affectionately, then reached into the waist pouch attached to