"Make sure you take steady steps. Those students who are about to fall, help them up. Don't let them fall. I'll give them extra practice tonight if they do!" Zhou Yi shouted without any politeness.
Sunlight mixed with sweat dripped onto the ground, and a series of groans echoed throughout Shrek Square.
Even though they had gone through physical training several times, the feeling of muscle soreness, difficulty breathing, and even the metallic taste in their lungs was simply unbearable.
Of course, this kind of training is no problem for Huo Yuhao and the others.
Wang Dong'er and Wu Feng led the way, while Xiao Xiao and Huo Yuhao followed behind them. With the four of them taking turns, they were able to stay in class until the end of the semester without any problem.
As for Vina, who had just transferred to the school, she ran forward with unsteady steps, her body swaying precariously, clearly unable to continue.
" Yuhao, why don't we help her?" Xiao Xiao asked.
Huo Yuhao nodded in agreement. "Okay, teach her some breathing techniques, then we'll take her for a run. She should be able to keep going until the end of class."
Wang Dong'er and Wu Feng naturally had no objections. They had experienced similar situations before, and it was only after Huo Yuhao taught them the correct running method that they were able to run so easily.
Moreover, this method isn't a secret; in fact, everyone in the class knows it, but they just can't keep it up all the time.
" Vina, remember this well: the three-step breathing method. The key is to pay attention to the rhythm; each breath should be coordinated with your steps."
"When inhaling, the chest and abdomen should expand slightly at the same time; when exhaling, they should sink slightly..."
Xiao Xiao lifted Vina up with one hand while carefully instructing her on how to run.
Vina was panting heavily, her face flushed red from exhaustion.
Following Xiao Xiao's instructions, she quickly adjusted her breathing and started running alongside Huo Yuhao and the others.
As she ran, Vina felt her breathing become much smoother, and her legs, which had felt as heavy as lead, began to feel lighter.
With Wu Feng and Wang Dong'er leading the way, she didn't feel that strong resistance, and her body actually felt much better for a while.
If she weren't already at her physical limit and too weak to speak, she would have insisted on asking Xiao Xiao who taught her such amazing running technique.
As the long hours passed, the school bell seemed like everyone's lifeline.
"Huff huff huff huff, oh my god, I never want to run again. How can the boss and the others run so fast?" Zhou Sichen lay on the ground, utterly exhausted.
Cao Jinxuan wasn't in much better shape than him. Lying to the side, his eyes listlessly staring at the sky, he said, "Who knows? Maybe the boss's talent lies in running and picking up girls."
"Yeah, you're right. To succeed at picking up girls, you have to be persistent."
"No, what kind of twisted logic is that?"
Xiao Xiao and the others wiped away their sweat, took off their iron armor, and then slowly began to walk around Shrek Square.
Although Zhou Yi arranged for healing-type Soul Saint to replenish their life energy, they were already used to calming their heart rate by walking slowly after strenuous activity.
Huo Yuhao wanted to follow, but Zhou Yi stopped him.
" Huo Yuhao, you haven't forgotten what I told you last night, have you?"
Zhou Yi smiled, her bright eyes fixed on Huo Yuhao.
Huo Yuhao's lips twitched involuntarily. He glanced around nervously and said, " Teacher Zhou, what did you say last night? I don't know."
"Oh? You really don't know?"
"I really don't know."
"Then I'll talk to Xiao Xiao and the others about it."
"Oh, Teacher Zhou, I just remembered."
Huo Yuhao was quite helpless; he knew he couldn't avoid it. " Teacher Zhou, what is it that you need my help with? I have other things to do later."
"It's alright, you go ahead. I'll talk to you again when you're done." Zhou Yi still smiled.
Huo Yuhao had no choice but to compromise, " Teacher Zhou, I'm fine now. Tell me what we're going to do later."
Zhou Yi tilted her head and thought for a moment, then looked at Xiao Xiao and the others who had already walked away, and said with a playful smile, "Come have dinner with me later, and then accompany me for a stroll, and I'll let you go."
Huo Yuhao pondered for a moment and immediately agreed, since he could accept it if it was just that.
"Okay, no problem, Teacher Zhou, I'll follow your instructions."
Huo Yuhao felt helpless; how did this turn into a date with his teacher?
Having received a satisfactory answer, Zhou Yi felt a sudden sense of relief, a feeling akin to when she was in her first love.
Especially when she said those words, she was actually regretting it. She was a teacher, and it was really wrong of her to show such feelings to her students.
However, she always felt she couldn't control her feelings when facing Huo Yuhao. Fortunately, Huo Yuhao agreed, so she wasn't too embarrassed.
Zhou Yi decided that after their date tonight, she would bury these subtle feelings completely and treat Huo Yuhao with a normal attitude from now on.
In conclusion, Zhou Yi felt that she had done this stupid thing because she was influenced by her emotions yesterday.
Since Huo Yuhao has agreed, she should cherish these last moments together.
Zhou Yi and Huo Yuhao chatted casually, laughing and talking.
Not far away, Zhou Sichen and Cao Jinxuan finally recovered.
The moment they stood up, they immediately saw Huo Yuhao chatting with Zhou Yi, and two looks of shock appeared in their eyes.
Zhou Sichen and Cao Jinxuan exchanged a glance, their unspoken understanding unspoken.
Zhou Sichen lowered his voice and said incredulously, "Damn, Boss is really awesome! He's almost won over Teacher Zhou. He's a role model for us all."
Cao Jinxuan couldn't help but click his tongue and exclaim, "A traitorous disciple! A traitorous disciple! Boss, you're really not human!"
"The road to learning from the boss is truly long and arduous. I'm so envious. I hope that one day I can find my own true love."
As Zhou Sichen was saying this, he happened to notice Vina, who was about to leave, and blurted out, " Vina, classmate."
When Vina heard someone call her, she turned around in confusion, raising an eyebrow and asking, "What's wrong? Is something the matter?"
Zhou Sichen, whether out of a momentary lapse of judgment or something else, blurted out, " Vina, will you be my girlfriend?"
Cao Jinxuan looked completely bewildered, then subconsciously gave a thumbs up and said, "Awesome, Sichen, so you're a man of action!"
Vina gave Zhou Sichen a careful look, spat, and cursed, "He's really sick!"
He then turned and left the square.