Translator: Dj2203
Editor: Dj2203
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Yan Han won the 400-meter championship, and every student in the Luze High School stands seemed to feel the inquisitive or envious gazes of other schools.
Some students had already been contacted by relatives and friends from other schools, inquiring about the identity of this aerial superstar.
Everyone’s blood was ignited, and at this moment, no one in the crowd was allowed to utter a single “no” to their school hero.
Only those who had previously been extremely dismissive of Yan Han fell silent.
This contrast was most pronounced in Class 9.
Those who had never criticized Yan Han were now genuinely proud of him and could enjoy the occasional admiring glances from students of other classes without any guilt.
But those who had vehemently denied Yan Han were completely ashamed.
They couldn’t swallow their words, nor could they take them back.
But it was also because of his own words, combined with the current reality… when those “impossible” things they spoke of became “possible,” when what they said was “meaningless” became “glory and honor,” their words became the most humiliating mark etched on him.
And that wasn’t all.
The more they didn’t want their classmates to shine and outshine them at the sports meet, the more Yan Han, whom they were jealous of, continued his relentless pursuit, winning another gold medal in the long jump.
Even the organizers were shocked, unable to contain themselves as they asked the coach of the Luze High School athletes: “That’s despicable! Your school actually has a dark horse hidden away?!”
The coach couldn’t help but smile, yet also looked somewhat innocent.
—It wasn’t that they intentionally wanted to hide him!
If he could, he would like to say that this student was a top seed, ranking among the top 30 in the entire school, and that he was usually too busy studying to participate in sports.
But saying that seemed a bit too boastful…
Well, Luze High School’s century-old motto was to be low-key.
After winning another gold medal in the long jump, Yan Han rested for a while at noon, but in the afternoon, his PE teacher called him back to replace a classmate who was supposed to be absent for the 400-meter relay.
“Are you okay? Don’t push yourself if you’re not, your health is important,” the PE teacher said with concern before he went on the field.
Yan Han had already changed his clothes and was warming up.
Although he knew the PE teacher was concerned about him, worried that he had participated in too many events in one day and that overexertion might cause injury, a man can’t admit he’s not up to par.
Even if he were with Big Brother Lin, it wouldn’t matter if he couldn’t do it.
But still… he couldn’t not do it!
So Yan Han confidently stated that he was fine and could participate in a few more events without any problems.
Then, under the hopeful gaze of his PE teacher, he went on the field to run the last leg.
The most crucial positions in a relay race were the first and last legs.
The first leg determined morale, and the last leg determined life or death.
Once everyone was in position and ready, the starting gun fired, and the entire stadium erupted in cheers.
Yan Han’s teammates were all athletes, but their individual specialties differed. Luze High School didn’t have anyone specifically trained in running, which was why the PE teacher assigned Yan Han to the last leg.
Standing at the back, Yan Han couldn’t see the situation clearly, only noticing after the third leg exchange that his classmates seemed to be falling behind.
Two other schools’ athletes had already exchanged batons and started their fourth leg. By the time Yan Han received the baton, he was almost the last to start.
Under normal circumstances, Yan Han could undoubtedly catch up with those ahead, but with only 100 meters left, the distance was too short, and everyone else was quite fast, making a comeback difficult.
Although the last leg was crucial, if those ahead fell too far behind… unless he used a special skill, it would be difficult to catch up.
But even now, he wasn’t planning on using any special abilities in this kind of athletic competition. He focused on running, the wind whistling past his ears, drowning out the cheers.
“Do your best and leave the rest to fate,” Yan Han thought.
However, as he rounded a small bend and glanced up casually, he seemed to see a tall, slender figure at the finish line.
The person, dressed in a crisp uniform, stood ramrod straight, silently watching him.
—It was Lin Jianlu!
He hadn’t caught a glimpse of Brother Lin for almost half a day… In a fraction of a second, Yan Han realized he missed him terribly.
His heart pounded, aching and throbbing, whether from the intense exercise or from missing him.
Yan Han gritted his teeth; it was still too far away to see clearly, but he imagined Lin Jianlu’s gaze upon him was gentle and indulgent…
Suddenly, Yan Han desperately wanted to see if Lin Jianlu’s expression and gaze were exactly as he imagined.
The fourth relay was too late. The students of Luze High School, initially excited, felt a pang of discouragement after seeing the gap in the middle of the race.
—That distance, even the school beauty and the heartthrob couldn’t catch up.
Some people couldn’t bear to watch any longer, unwilling to believe that even their idol could do things he couldn’t, so they couldn’t help but look away.
But it was only a matter of seconds before the surrounding crowd erupted again. Those who hadn’t been watching rushed towards the sports field… where their school’s most beautiful boy suddenly exerted his strength, lowering his body as low as possible, his legs becoming a blur as he raced forward!
He overtook one after another, until he was just a few steps away from first place, but Yan Han’s eyes were only on the one standing at the finish line.
He insisted on not using any special skills, only challenging his own limits, his body once again bursting with astonishing power, as fast as lightning.
In another instant, his body hit the finish line, and Yan Han heard gasps and screams again. He began to stop exerting force and slow down, but his gaze remained fixed on Lin Jianlu.
Then, amidst the shouts of “He’s overtaken!” and “He did it! Luze High School won!”, he saw Lin Jianlu, standing not far from the finish line, raising his arms to him.
Gentle eyes, a smile on his lips, just as he had imagined.
Almost without thinking, Yan Han rushed towards Lin Jianlu, then leaped up, wrapping his arms and legs around him like an octopus.
Just like that moonlit night before.
Yan Han didn’t know what to say, only excitedly shouting, “I won! Brother Lin, I won!”
“Yeah.” Lin Jianlu, who had already opened his arms, caught him steadily.
Because Yan Han hadn’t stopped his sprint, he suddenly jumped onto Lin Jianlu, which was equivalent to a running high jump, and he jumped quite high… so the position where Lin Jianlu was holding him was a bit ambiguous.
And that wasn’t all, Lin Jianlu wouldn’t let go of him.
Anyway, everyone was excited about winning, and if he wasn’t being held by Lin Jianlu, everyone else would have come over and thrown him into the air. When two men are excited, a hug is nothing… although the classmates and teammates who were accompanying him also wanted to hug him.
But with him in Lin Jianlu’s arms… they thought about it and didn’t dare.
Yan Han was happy with this, and nestled comfortably in Brother Lin’s arms to catch his breath.
Just then, he felt a light tap on a certain part of his body. Lin Jianlu breathed gently in his ear, “Didn’t we agree not to be so rough? It’ll hurt you.”
“…”
Yan Han blushed, a rare occurrence for him. “Okay, I’ll be careful next time.”
His older brother hadn’t actually dared to say it, but from the moment he was freed, his life goal had changed.
—What I chase isn’t the wind, isn’t the rain, isn’t being number one.
It’s just you.
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