Chapter 39: Sticky Tactician Tactics
ers too. It's at least safer than internet cafes or hotels." Xie Yujia nodded.Seeing the bloodshot eyes of Xie Yujia, Hao Ren knew she was sleepy and said, "Class President, you can sleep; I’ll keep w...Chapter 39 Sticky Situation Strategy
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The eight contestants including Hao Ren were almost simultaneously launched.
Hao Ren’s starting position looked like the most forward one, but in fact it was far from the inner circle. Since 1500 meters could start by entering into the inside lane, Hao Ren ran diagonally and when he got close to the inner circle, he only managed to get the second-to-last position while all the front positions were already taken up by those who started closer to the inner circle.
As for Huang Xujie, because of his super strong 100-meter sprinting explosive power, despite being on the seventh lane, he still successfully took the first position. This meant that if Hao Ren wanted to win the first place, he had to at least surpass six other people and eventually face off against Huang Xujie. And during this process, he also needed to ensure that after he surpassed others, nobody would overtake him again.
On the stands, Xie Yujia saw Hao Ren’s starting position so disadvantageous that she slightly furrowed her brows. Zhao Yanzi was also anxiously watching the track, seemingly worried about Hao Ren's ranking.
At this moment, the eight contestants on the track had already lined up in a row, with Hao Ren at the tail end, not急於超越。其他人也都儲存實力，暫時安於現狀，準備在關鍵時刻反超。
於是，黃旭傑在前方領跑，其他人緊隨其後。這個情形，就猶如長跑集訓，就隻差黃旭傑在前麵喊口號了。
"黃旭傑，加油！黃旭傑，加油！"
女生的叫喊聲，漸漸高漲起來。
其中還有不少女生，從看台上衝下去，在操場上給黃旭傑加油。
因為人數眾多，維持運動會秩序的誌願者也攔不住。隻要她們不影響比賽正常進行，也隻能默許她們入場加油的行為。
他們站在賽道圍成的操場裡，形成一圈，像觀看賽車比賽一樣近距離為黃旭傑呐喊助威。
謝雨嘉想了想，也走下看台，在操場上給郝仁加油。
如今1500米長跑已經完成了一圈400米的距離，選手們開始顯得有些疲憊，腳步也冇有之前起跑時那麼迅速了。
耐力的比拚真正來臨了。
郝仁率先展開反超！
他從第七名的位置連著超越兩個選手！
"好！"謝雨嘉站在操場上，雙手高舉給他打氣。
但是隊伍末端的郝仁的反超舉動，並冇有引起太多人的關注。更多的人關注的是第二和第三名之間的不斷反超。
而黃旭傑目前遙遙領先，根本無人能威脅他的地位。
Hao Ren, after passing the second competitor, steadies himself, adjusts his breathing, and powers ahead to pass another!
The contestant originally in fourth place deliberately blocks from the right side, but Hao Ren nimbly bypasses his obstruction and smoothly moves past him.
This fluid action surprises Xie Yujia.
Zhao Ranzǐ on the stands is also taken aback by what she sees. The steps Hao Ren took just now contain the life-and-death numbers of the Bagua, one step for death and another for survival, yet it’s not a particular set of footwork he learned刻意刪除.
Could this guy have unknowingly broken through to the first level of Concentration Technique and感悟到天地之道 gained an understanding of the way of heaven and earth Zhao Ranzǐ is somewhat puzzled.
She really wants to go down to the playground for a closer look, but knowing she’s not tall enough and won’t be able to see anything in the crowd, she obediently stays on the stands.
After Hao Ren takes over the fourth place position, he gradually approaches the second and third contestants who are neck-and-neck ahead of him.
At this point, people’s gaze finally settles on Hao Ren.
Zhao Jiayin and the others on the stands remain concerned about Hao Ren's race performance. It’s not that they care about him but because it affects their bets.
Seeing Hao Ren climbing up the rankings, Zhao Jiayin, with his binoculars in hand, beams with joy; most of the boys in his class had wagered that Hao Ren would come in last place. If he manages to get fourth place, he’ll make a killing as the host!
"No use, now that he’s running fast doesn’t mean he won’t be overtaken later!" Yu Rong, who bet 100 yuan on Hao Ren coming second-to-last, speaks with certainty.
"That’s right. If you don’t conserve your strength now, how are you going to run the next few laps" others chime in as well.
Looks like this kid can't be underestimated. In this competition filled with experts, he actually managed to reach fourth place, even if it is for a while; that’s still pretty impressive, Zhao Jiayin thinks inwardly.
Zhao Jiayin understands the capabilities of these competitors on the track quite well and has even befriended some through basketball. They are either city champions or provincial runners-up, and if they were to race with those who have been betting from the stands, they would likely be far ahead by now. For Hao Ren to still manage fourth place is indeed remarkable.
His gaze then shifts to Xie Yujia jogging alongside Hao Ren on the playground to cheer him on; looking at her youthful figure, he thinks it’s no wonder Hao Ren has been having such a great run with his luck. It must be due to having a beauty cheering for him.
Poom! Poom!
Hao Ren's feet firmly pound the rubber track while his arms rhythmically swing.
His steps may seem heavy, but as he passes by the spectators, a breeze follows in his wake. It’s only until Hao Ren takes over fourth place that students on both the stands and playground notice this unassuming No. 8 contestant steadily advancing forward with rosy cheeks showing no signs of excessive fatigue.
“Who is this person…”
“Is he from the College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering”
“It seems like he started way behind…”
The crowd starts discussing Hao Ren. Everyone can tell that No. 8 runs with remarkable stability; while others slow down, he maintains a steady pace or even slightly accelerates occasionally.
Xie Yujia watched helplessly as Hao Ren passed by the curve in front of her, clearly seeing the slight tremble of sweat hanging on Hao Ren's cheek. His resolute expression made her slightly touched.
His gaze was firmly fixed ahead on the road, completely ignoring the numerous beautiful girls cheering for their respective college competitors or Huang Xujie by his sides.
This serious and determined look gave Xie Yujia a unique sense of attraction. After all, just now when she watched the women's competition, Hao Ren was like other boys, very "enthusiastic" about observing the performances of the beauties on the track.
But, when something truly fell upon Hao Ren’s shoulders...
Sweat trickled down his chin, some wetting his sports shirt and some falling onto the track, breaking into several pieces before seeping into it.
While other girls were still cheering enthusiastically for Huang Xujie's good looks and charm, Xie Yujia was utterly captivated by Hao Ren.
From the stands, Zhao Yanzi, whose gaze was locked onto Hao Ren, gradually began to understand something. Every step of Hao Ren seemed to contain profound principles of nature, exuding an incredible stability. Around him, there appeared to be some special aura, with natural energy from heaven and earth circulating through his body and causing changes in the surrounding atmosphere.
While Zhao Yanzi couldn't fully comprehend this, she knew that if Su Han were beside her, she would definitely explain which realm Hao Ren was currently in.
Su Han didn’t expect that the key to realms is the unity of mind and spirit, and Hao Ren surpassed her by a lot on this point.
On the rooftop terrace of the sports hall nearby, Su Han, dressed in blue against the backdrop of the sky, quietly gazed at the track below with appreciation. She nodded slightly before disappearing like a flash of blue.
Just as the second and third places were neck-and-neck, Hao Ren seemed to glide past them effortlessly, like a weightless specter.
The two men behind him were shocked when they saw this, trying desperately to catch up again. Yet by then, Hao Ren had already left them far behind!
In their panic, none of them thought about how light and silent Hao Ren’s steps were, not even his breath sounded labored—it was as if he was simply walking calmly. How could they possibly notice or prepare for it This... it was almost like a form of kung fu!
"No way!" The boys in Hao Ren's viewing area collectively stood up, revealing expressions of extreme surprise.
Seemingly in the blink of an eye, Hao Ren rose from seventh place to second place!
No one could react fast enough to understand how this happened. Yet clearly, Hao Ren was passing them by one after another right before their eyes!
As everyone shouted out in surprise, Huang Xujie turned around, still somewhat incredulous that the runner-up behind him had become a threat.
The person who now held second place wasn't anyone else but Hao Ren, whom he had disdainfully dismissed as merely a "second-year student"!
This moment of distraction caused Huang Xujie’s legs to stumble dangerously. This risky move elicited cries from the girls.
But Huang Xujie didn’t feel this was concern but shame, gritting his teeth and determined not to let Hao Ren catch up. No matter how he did it!
Huang Xujie suddenly accelerated, and the cheers of encouragement from the girls grew louder along with his increased pace.
"Cheer for Huang Xujie!" a clear voice cut through the crowd's shouts.
Hao Ren slightly turned his head and saw the so-called "campus beauty," Lin Li, actually cheering for Huang Xujie by the side of the track.
"Damn it, this woman is going too far!" Zhao Jiayin stood up angrily from the stands when he saw Lin Li cheering for Huang Xujie.
Even though Lin Li was not in the same class as them, she still belonged to their college and major. In terms of numbers, 2nd and 3rd grade classes were neighboring grades. During this sports meeting, instead of supporting Hao Ren, who was from her own college, Lin Li even cheered for Huang Xujie, one of Hao Ren's competitors from another college. This made Zhao Jiayin feel quite indignant.
It wasn’t just Zhao Jiayin; other boys in Hao Ren’s class and even some boys from the 3rd grade class found it unacceptable as well. Even if they didn't participate in the competition, shouldn't there still be a sense of collective honor
On the track, Huang Xujie, who thought he had managed to create a gap between himself and Hao Ren at the back, relaxed slightly before turning around, only to see Hao Ren following steadily.
Huang Xujie accelerated again, turned his head, but found Hao Ren catching up once more with an even pace.
Why is this guy like a piece of sticky tape... After witnessing his self-training at night, he should not have been my match at all...
Huang Xujie felt the first hint of danger. As he turned to look at Hao Ren again, he noticed that Hao’s face was calm, breathing every three steps and exhaling every two, in perfect running form!
Doesn’t he even consider me his opponent He is simply surpassing himself... There's no trace of me in his eyes...
The idea suddenly surged in Huang Xujie’s mind.
Seeing Hao Ren gradually closing the gap, Huang Xujie, who was determined to win first place, didn’t dare be careless and quickly adjusted his breathing, sprinting forward.
As Huang Xujie's lead began to shrink bit by bit, Lin Li in her youthful mini skirt became nervous again, cheering for Huang Xujie with all her might.
Xie Yujia, standing next to her, grew increasingly irritated and deliberately used her elbow to bump into Lin Li’s bouncing waist.
"Ouch!" Clutching her waist, Lin Li frowned in annoyance as she turned around to look at the person who had bumped into her.
When she saw that it was Zhao Yujia from Class 2 who had bumped her, her momentum weakened considerably. However, she still glared unpleasantly at Xie Yujia.
"Sorry," Xie Yujia said indifferently and suddenly put his hand to his mouth in a megaphone shape, "Hao Ren! Cheer up!"
Lin Li clenched her teeth, looking at Xie Yujia beside her, fuming but not daring to do anything. She knew that Xie Yujia had a good reputation within the college and even some influential figures in school were on friendly terms with him.
Seeing Xie Yujia loudly cheering for Hao Ren now made Lin Li's face flush red; she couldn't bring herself to continue cheering for Huang Xujie.
As the race progressed, the gap between different positions widened. The first and last contestants were already separated by almost half a lap, yet small-scale competitions continued among them.
Hao Ren and Huang Xujie ran at the front with a considerable lead over third place, while fourth place was closely following third place, ready to surpass him at any moment.
The other contestants were no longer the focus of attention.
On the stands, Xiao Ling suddenly turned to Zhao Yanzi and said, "Amethyst, your 'uncle' is pretty good at long-distance running.ack straightened abruptly. The terrifying training that Xie Wanjun had given him was still fresh in his memory, and hearing Xie Wanjun’s voice now made his nerves tense up."You only have two minutes l...