Book Synopsis
Book Tags
Donation Rankings
Comment
0 Comments
You May Also Like
墨書 Inktalez
The Photography Team had assigned tasks early on, with each member responsible for capturing a different sporting event. Li Xiao was in charge of the Men's Long Jump.
It was the end of summer, and although there was a hint of autumn chill in the air during the mornings and evenings, the midday sun still blazed down, making everything feel sweltering.
The athletes on the field were mostly dressed in bright Athletic Wear, each adorned with their own unique number.
Number 9.
She wondered if he was participating. With his enthusiastic personality, he probably was.
What event would he be competing in?
Li Xiao had spent the entire morning snapping photos of various athletes in action. The school truly had hidden talents; one student had even jumped far enough to qualify as a national second-level athlete. This achievement had drawn the School Leaders over for documentation and photos, creating quite a busy scene.
Once that flurry of activity settled down and everyone took a break, Li Xiao hurriedly stopped to check the film in her camera. Sure enough, she needed to reload it. Thankfully, she had brought plenty of extra film. As she bent down to rummage through her bag for more film, she heard an announcement over the loudspeaker.
“Attention, attention,”
“Please, Jiang Yan from Class 6 of Grade 9, make your way to the men's 1500-meter race area for inspection.”
“Please, Jiang Yan from Class 6 of Grade 9, make your way to the men's 1500-meter race area for inspection.”
Li Xiao suddenly looked up towards the center of the field, at the starting line for the 1500-meter race.
He was competing after all—and in one of the most exhausting events.
As Li Xiao grabbed her bag, her eyes scanned for her teammate.
Finally, she spotted her under the podium.
She pondered for a moment before speaking up,
“Chen Jing, can I switch events with you for a bit?”
“Sure! You're doing long jump, right? Perfect timing since I need a breather during their intermission after this morning's activities.”
Her cheeks were flushed, sun-kissed from the heat, and she fanned herself with her hands.
"Hey, pay attention to yourself too; look at all the sweat on your forehead," she said.
"Ah, thanks," he replied.
"You're welcome, it's nothing. I'm off now."
"Bye-bye."
Li Xiao watched her figure as she walked away before turning back to run toward the Inspection Area.
All the boys were so tall, each dressed in Athletic Wear, standing in front of her as if they were wearing testing wristbands.
She stood on her tiptoes to look around but couldn't spot the familiar figure that lingered in her mind.
Then, someone tapped her shoulder from behind, and a voice called out,
"Looking for me?" The familiar voice startled Li Xiao.
She turned around to see him standing right behind her.
Dressed in white Athletic Wear suitable for summer, he wore a blue and white striped headband. The heat had dampened his hair with sweat at the front, and he stood with his hands on his hips, looking down at her.
He also wore a fluorescent green Vest, boldly marked with the number 9.
Just like his jersey.
He was really tall; his shadow completely enveloped Li Xiao.
A moment of coolness washed over her.
"No, I was just checking to see if any of our classmates are participating," she said.
"Are there any?" He looked at her with amusement.
"I didn't see anyone; maybe there aren't any."
"If not, then just watch my match," he said, nodding slightly towards the camera in her hands.
"Make sure to get some good shots later, number 9, the champion's material."
He smiled confidently, and Li Xiao sized him up, unsure of what to say.
A moment of silence followed.
Perhaps feeling a bit awkward, he scratched his head and then pulled out a pack of tissues from his pocket, handing it to her.
"Wipe your sweat; it's too hot. When you have a moment, find a shady spot to rest for a bit. You can sit by the Inspection Area."
She stood there in a daze, accepting the tissues and murmuring a thank you before falling silent again.
"Please have the athletes take their positions."
Fortunately, the announcement for the match broke the silence.
"Well, I’ll head off now. You take your time."
Comment 0 Comment Count