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Chapter 27
At that moment, Li Lu called: "Lin Chu, where are you?"
"I'm in the classroom."
"Can you help me buy a bottle of water from the convenience store?"
I hesitated for a moment, but thinking about how nice Li Lu usually is to me, I agreed.
I took the money and left the classroom, heading to the convenience store to buy a bottle of mineral water, then made my way to the playground.
Li Lu was waiting in the stands, and I handed her the water: "Here you go."
"Thank you."
Li Lu took the water but her gaze was scanning the crowd.
I followed her back to the stands and couldn't help but look into the distance.
The 3000-meter race was in full swing, with a group of boys sprinting down the track like a pack of leopards.
I watched them but couldn't find Lu Weize among them.
I stood up and walked toward the side of the track, shouting in Lu Weize's direction: "Lu Weize, go for it!"
Hearing my voice, Lu Weize picked up his pace slightly.
He passed one person after another and ultimately crossed the finish line first.
I let out a sigh of relief and smiled with satisfaction.
Lu Weize was surrounded by a group of people as he walked toward the resting area.
He grabbed a bottle of water and gulped it down, looking quite pleased with himself.
After finishing the water, he looked up and saw me standing not far away watching him.
Lu Weize walked over to me, raised an eyebrow, and said: "So, how about that? Am I impressive or what?"
I smiled and nodded.
Lu Weize seemed a bit embarrassed under my gaze, scratching his head and saying, "Um, I'll treat you to milk tea."
I was taken aback for a moment.
Lu Weize took my wrist and led me out of the playground.
We arrived at the milk tea shop and each ordered a cup of milk tea.
Holding the cup, Lu Weize quietly said, "Lin Chu, I'm sorry."
I didn't know what to say.
After school, I walked home alone, the setting sun stretching my shadow long.
Qiao Qiran showed little interest in the afternoon sports event. After the long jump competition ended, even though several girls offered him water, he ignored them, including Li Lu.
Li Lu caught up with him and cautiously asked, "Qiao Qiran, what's wrong?"
He replied coldly, "Nothing."
Li Lu looked at him, unsure of what to say.
He impatiently said, "Stop following me."
Li Lu stopped in her tracks, feeling extremely sad.
She watched his back as tears couldn't help but fall.
At that moment, a few young men brushed past him. One with bleached hair patted his shoulder and said, "Hey man, want to hit the bar for a bit?"
He glanced at him and replied, "I don't have any money."
The guy laughed and said, "Don't worry, I'll treat you."
He thought for a moment and nodded. "Alright."
After saying that, he turned back to look at Li Lu.
Li Lu's face was pale as she hurriedly said, "Qiao Qiran, you can't go..."
He interrupted her, "Why can't I go?"
Li Lu gritted her teeth, "That place... isn't suitable for you."
He sneered, "What place do you think I can go to?"
Li Lu was at a loss for words.
He turned and left, linking arms with a group of young men, laughing and chatting.
Li Lu watched their backs and mustered the courage to shout, "Qiao Qiran, if you want to have fun, I'll go with you!"
He stopped but didn't turn around.
Li Lu trembled as she said, "Qiao Qiran, I'm begging you, don't hang out with them. You'll get into trouble..."
He coldly replied, "Li Lu, you have no right to control me."
After saying that, he walked away.
That evening, when I returned to the dormitory and didn't see Li Lu, I asked someone else, "Where's Li Lu?"
"She didn't attend evening study; she seems unwell."
I felt a bit worried and called Li Lu.
After a few rings, she answered, "Hello?"
I asked, "Li Lu, what's wrong?"
Li Lu was silent for a moment before saying, "I saw Qiao Qiran going to a bar with some people from the streets."
I thought to myself that this was not good.
After considering it for a moment, I called Qiao Guangyan and told him what happened.
Qiao Guangyan immediately sent someone to that bar to bring Qiao Qiran back.
When they returned home, Qiao Guangyan gave Qiao Qiran a severe beating. Qiao Qiran lay on the sofa, shivering in pain.
Chapter 28
The next day, Qiao Qiran came to school and shot me a fierce glare.
I was so frightened by his stare that I didn't dare to look at him.
Qiao Qiran called me into the hallway and said angrily, "You really have a big mouth!"
I explained, "I was just worried about you..."
Qiao Qiran interrupted me, "I don't need your concern, and don't think I'll thank you."
I whispered, "I didn't expect you to thank me..."
Qiao Qiran sneered, "Lin Chu, I hate you."
I lowered my head, feeling extremely hurt inside.
Qiao Qiran stared at me and said, "I will never forgive you."
After he finished speaking, he turned and left.
I leaned against the wall, tears streaming down my face, my heart aching so much that I could barely breathe.
I never expected that by simply caring for a classmate, I would end up with such a result...
Lu Weize was standing at the corner of the hallway, witnessing everything.
He didn't come over to talk to me; instead, he silently walked away.
The morning's sports events were high jump and shot put.
Qiao Qiran and a few friends walked out of the classroom and happened to run into Lu Weize waiting on the rooftop.
Lu Weize had a cigarette in his mouth and coldly said, "Qiao Qiran, come here."
Qiao Qiran frowned slightly and asked, "What do you want?"
Lu Weize provocatively looked at me and said, "Are you scared?"
Qiao Qiran narrowed his eyes and walked over with his friends.
The news about the 1500-meter final bet between Lu Weize and Qiao Qiran quickly spread throughout the class.
Everyone was excited, after all, one was a rich heir and the other was a government official's son, both prominent figures.
Soon it was afternoon, and the stands were filled with spectators eager to watch the competition between Lu Weize and Qiao Qiran.
On Qiao Qiran's side, a group of friends surrounded him.
Lu Weize, on the other hand, sat alone at the edge of the stands next to me.
I reminded him, "Aren't you going to change your clothes?"
Lu Weize chuckled lightly, "I won't lose."
I didn't know what to say.
Lu Weize instructed, "Remember to bring me water later."
I nodded, "Oh..."
Lu Weize handed me his headphones, clothes, and bag for safekeeping before heading down from the stands to warm up.
As the race was about to start, the athletes were getting ready at the starting line.
Qiao Qiran glanced at the stands and quickly spotted me.
I met his gaze and smiled.
Qiao Qiran snorted coldly and looked away.
Bang!
The starting gun fired, and the athletes sprinted forward with all their might.
As expected, Qiao Qiran was impressive, taking the lead right from the start.
Lu Weize followed behind him at a steady pace.
Qiao Qiran glanced back and sneered, "You're definitely going to lose."
Lu Weize also smiled, "Really?"
In the fourth lap, Qiao Qiran began to accelerate.
He wanted to shake off Lu Weize.
But Lu Weize still followed him at a steady pace.
Qiao Qiran became anxious and increased his speed again.
Lu Weize also sped up.
The two of them raced side by side.
In the final lap, Qiao Qiran gave it his all and sprinted!
Cheers erupted from the audience—
"Lu Weize, go!"
"Qiao Qiran, go!"
I nervously clutched my clothes, my eyes fixed on Lu Weize.
Lu Weize and Qiao Qiran accelerated simultaneously, and they were about to reach the finish line…
Suddenly, Qiao Qiran's vision went dark, and he collapsed to the ground.
Lu Weize didn’t even glance at him and dashed straight toward the finish line.
"Ah—"
Screams came from the audience.
"Qiao Qiran fainted!"
"Lu Weize won!"
Qiao Qiran had fallen.
His knee was injured, bleeding profusely.
He tried several times but couldn’t get back up.
Lu Weize stopped, turning to look at him.
Qiao Qiran gritted his teeth, "I don't need your false sympathy!"
Lu Weize chuckled lightly, "I just don't want to win unfairly."
He walked towards Qiao Qiran.
Qiao Qiran remained alert, "What do you want?"
Lu Weize looked down at Qiao Qiran, "Get up."
Qiao Qiran was taken aback.
Lu Weize reached out his hand.
Qiao Qiran stared at the hand in front of him, then glanced at Lu Weize.
Lu Weize raised an eyebrow, "What? Afraid I'll eat you?"
After hesitating for a moment, Qiao Qiran extended his hand.
Lu Weize pulled Qiao Qiran up.
Qiao Qiran tried to break free, but Lu Weize held onto him tightly.
Qiao Qiran glared at him, "Let go of me!"
Lu Weize smirked, "If I let go of you, wouldn't that undermine all your efforts to act tough?"
Lu Weize pulled Qiao Qiran forward.
Qiao Qiran limped along, his knee injured.
Lu Weize frowned, "Hurry up, the competition is about to end."
Qiao Qiran scoffed, "Do you really think you can take first place?"
Lu Weize tilted his head, "Want to give it a try?"
Qiao Qiran was left speechless.
Lu Weize pulled Qiao Qiran along as they continued to walk.
Qiao Qiran stumbled, being dragged by him.
Finally, they were only a few meters away from the finish line.
Suddenly, Lu Weize picked up Qiao Qiran and dashed toward the finish line!
Everyone was stunned.
"What is Lu Weize doing?"
"Is he running while carrying Qiao Qiran?!"
"Has he lost his mind?!"
Even the teacher was taken aback.
Qiao Qiran was also in shock, but once he realized what was happening, he struggled desperately, "Lu Weize, let me go!"
Lu Weize remained unfazed and charged straight ahead.
Qiao Qiran, exasperated, shouted, "Let me go, damn it!"
Lu Weize still didn't loosen his grip.
In frustration, Qiao Qiran bit down on Lu Weize's arm.
Lu Weize winced in pain and loosened his hold, causing Qiao Qiran to fall to the ground.
Lu Weize was furious: "Are you out of your mind?"
Qiao Qiran got up from the ground: "You had it coming!"
Qiao Qiran limped forward.
Lu Weize caught up and grabbed Qiao Qiran, angrily asking, "Why are you running?"
Qiao Qiran sneered, "If I can't take first place, neither will you!"
Lu Weize was both angry and amused.
He stared at Qiao Qiran for a few seconds before suddenly hoisting him up again and charging forward!
Qiao Qiran was stunned.
After a moment, Qiao Qiran reacted and began to struggle again.
But this time, Lu Weize didn’t give Qiao Qiran a chance, holding on tightly until they reached the finish line.
Lu Weize and Qiao Qiran were surrounded by their classmates.
“Lu Weize, you’re amazing!”
“Lu Weize, you’re so manly!”
“Lu Weize, I really admire you!”
Lu Weize was sweating profusely and breathing heavily.
He was searching for something in the crowd.
Finally, he spotted me.
I stared at him blankly, still in shock from what had just happened.
Lu Weize gave me a “peace” sign and smiled.
My heart fluttered slightly.
I quickly looked away, unable to meet Lu Weize's gaze again.
Lu Weize smiled even more happily.
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