Upon recognizing the faces of the three girls blocking his path, Lin Feng was taken aback. He had expected so reckless boys to be harassing the girls next to him, but he never imagined that the three figures suddenly appearing to block their way were all girls! The three girls wore short-sleeved sportswear and professional running shoes. Their skin was sowhat tanned, and the outlines of muscles on their calves were faintly visible. Given their physiques, it was clear at a glance that these three girls were special recruits from the School of Physical Education.
"Ning Aoxue, I didn't expect you'd actually dare to participate in the 1500-ter run. I underestimated you! You may be physically weak, but you're gutsy!" The short-haired girl leading them sneered at Ning Aoxue and said with a smirk, "You really think you're so kind of savior, don't you..."
"Liu Xinghua! What is the aning of this? Did Aoxue offend you by participating in the sports et?" Su Zi, her eyebrows furrowed, sternly addressed the short-haired girl. She clearly knew her; it sounded like this Liu Xinghua from the School of Physical Education had so grudge against Ning Aoxue.
"Su Zi... Don't bother arguing with people like her…" Ning Aoxue stopped the impulsive Su Zi. With tranquil eyes, she glanced at the three girls from the School of Physical Education and said calmly, "Liu Xinghua, what I do is none of your business. Please step aside."
"Keep pretending! Ning Aoxue, I'm telling you, I can't stand your innocent facade! What's wrong with just being the campus beauty? Singing occasionally at the broadcasting station, giving a few speeches, making a cao as a host—who cares? Why insist on participating in long-distance running? Is this a place for girls like you? If you want to put on a show, can't you find another venue?" Liu Xinghua took a couple of steps forward, almost nose-to-nose with Ning Aoxue, and said with a disgusted look, "I've been fed up with you since our ti at Jiangzhou No. 1 Middle School. I never thought I'd end up at the sa university as you. What rotten luck!"
Ning Aoxue, an extrely proud woman herself, was being openly provoked by Liu Xinghua. She knitted her brows, an expression of clear displeasure and grievance on her face. However, for so reason, her tone remained calm. "Are you done talking? If so, please make way."
"Humph! Ning Aoxue, just you wait. If you dare to compete, I'll make sure you know what real embarrassnt feels like..." Liu Xinghua, standing tall like a victorious fighting cock, then stomped off with the other two girls from the School of Physical Education.
Watching Liu Xinghua's retreating figure, Ning Aoxue's face was as serene as a frost-covered mountain peak.
It was only then that Lin Feng had a chance to speak. "So... who is she? Seems like she was a classmate from high school…" he asked, shaking his head with a wry smile.
Tang Rou shook her head. She didn't recognize Liu Xinghua.
Upon hearing Lin Feng's question, a look of unease flashed across Ning Aoxue's face. She too shook her head, saying nothing.
Only Su Zi, after furrowing her eyebrows in thought, glancing at the departing Liu Xinghua, and then back at Ning Aoxue, lowered her voice and whispered in Lin Feng's ear, "That Liu Xinghua was also a classmate of Aoxue's from their high school. She once liked a boy and pursued him several tis with no success... After learning that the boy had a crush on Aoxue, Liu Xinghua beca convinced Aoxue had ruined her chances, which is why she hates her…"
"Uh, this Liu Xinghua, she's really sothing!" Lin Feng was at a loss for words. He silently pitied the boy she had liked for a few seconds. Being pursued by such a fierce-looking, aggressive 'tough girl' must have made that guy's high school days quite challenging.
As for the boy who had a crush on Ning Aoxue, Lin Feng didn't dwell on it; thinking about it wouldn't change anything anyway. During her three years at Jiangzhou No. 1 Middle School, Ning Aoxue had been the object of affection for eight hundred to a thousand male classmates. Lin Feng certainly couldn't concern himself with everyone else's secret admirations.
"Yes, she's quite a character..." Su Zi shook her head, chuckling. "But while her personality may be eccentric, her physical abilities are exceptional. Back at No. 1 High School, she was a seed player the physical education teacher focused on training. She once achieved excellent results in the city's sports et, so in Liu Xinghua's eyes, she's also a star student… and she never thought much of Aoxue."
Lin Feng gave Ning Aoxue a sympathetic look. This... this is truly an undeserved misfortune for her...
"I will defeat her…" Suddenly, Ning Aoxue turned to look at Lin Feng, speaking with determination, "I am in excellent condition right now. I will definitely win…"
Lin Feng initially thought Ning Aoxue was rely expressing her resolution, but in the next mont, she asked…
"Lin Feng, do you think I stand a chance?" Ning Aoxue looked pitiful, her deanor rather fragile.
"I can't promise you'll win..." Lin Feng shook his head, then looked at Ning Aoxue's ankle and said earnestly, "But I assure you, even if you give it your all in the preliminaries and the finals, your ankle injury will absolutely not recur!"
That was the assurance Ning Aoxue needed. As long as her ankle injury wouldn't recur, she would give it her all. Even if she lost, it wouldn't be because she hadn't tried her utmost!
Now, Ning Aoxue craved victory—not only to prove herself superior to Liu Xinghua but also to show Lin Feng her healthy and vibrant side.
"Oh… Aoxue had a foot injury? If she's been injured, why would she still want to run?" Tang Rou looked surprised after hearing Lin Feng's words. She covered her small mouth with her hand and exclaid.
Ning Aoxue smiled at Tang Rou but didn't answer her question. She lightly took off her coat, revealing the blue sportswear underneath. It turned out Ning Aoxue had already changed into her sportswear and was ready to compete.
Handing her coat to Su Zi, Ning Aoxue started towards the starting line, resolute and unwavering.
In the chilly wind, Ning Aoxue's figure appeared sowhat fragile. Her steps weren't fast, but they were incredibly firm.
"So people take life's experiences very seriously. If they don't accomplish what they set out to do, they feel deep regret..." Holding Ning Aoxue's coat, Su Zi glanced at Lin Feng and explained pointedly, "Miss Ning despises it when people judge her solely by her appearance. So, she always wants to prove her capabilities in various fields. However, her good looks have often given her an advantage in what she's done so far. While many girls would envy such treatnt, it's sothing Aoxue dislikes…"
"She has always wanted to prove that even without her family background and good looks, she is no less capable than any other girl!"
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