First place? She was actually the first! Lin Jinran was stunned for a few seconds and then broke into a smile, her eyes curving into crescents.
"Lin Jinran, I knew you were the best! First place in the women's 3000 - meter race! You're really amazing!"
"Yeah, yeah. None of us had any hope of getting a prize, but unexpectedly, you gave us all a big surprise."
"If you hadn't run the women's 3000 - meter race this time, our class might not have won the first place."
"Hehe, did the class monitor waiting for you at the finish line give you more motivation? Confess, Lin Jinran."
"..."
The classmates instantly surrounded her, chattering non - stop.
"Su Qinian, put me down first."
Reminded by the classmates, Lin Jinran just realized that she was still in Su Qinian's arms. She struggled to jump out.
Her face was red and hot. She didn't know if it was because of running or for some other reason.
"Here, drink some water. Walk slowly first. Don't sit down in a hurry, or you'll easily have leg pain tomorrow."
Su Qinian said softly, handing over a bottle of mineral water.
"Oh, the class monitor cares so much about Lin Jinran. Unlike us, we don't have this kind of treatment."
"Don't you see what their relationship is? They're on good terms. Can we compare with them?"
"Right. As soon as the class monitor's basketball game ended, he ran directly to watch Lin Jinran's event. He really ran here. His care is so sweet."
"Today's me is 98% sour and 2% single."
"..."
The classmates in the class joked with a big smile. Lin Jinran gulped down most of the bottle of water, wiped the sweat off, bent down with her hands on her knees, and gasped for breath.
The teasing voices of the classmates who followed were in her ears.
Lin Jinran was extremely tired and didn't argue.
She lowered her head and stared at the green lawn. There was only one thought left in her mind: When can I sit down? I'm so tired. I really want to sit.
"Su Qinian, when can I sit down? I'm really so tired. I really want to sit."
Maybe after the strenuous exercise, the girl's voice was soft and gentle, sounding like a coquettish plea.
She slightly raised her head, blinked her eyes, and looked innocent.
Her face was flushed, her eyes were bright, and the gentle sunlight fell on her face, making her seem to be giving an invitation.
It was a silent and seductive feast.
Su Qinian stared at her for a while, then slowly looked away and said seriously, "No, you must stand. You can walk around, but you can't sit down."
Lin Jinran's face instantly fell. She casually wiped the sweat off and whispered, "Okay then. I'll go to the toilet to wash my face first. Can I sit down when I come back?"
"What did you say?" Su Qinian asked.
Lin Jinran was really out of strength. She murmured, "I said I'll go to the toilet first and come back later."
"Do you want me to take you there?"
Lin Jinran waved her hand, indicating that she didn't need it, and then went to the toilet alone.
When the classmates in the class saw her go to the toilet, they all dispersed.
The toilet was not far from the playground. After using the toilet, Lin Jinran planned to wash her hands. Just as she grasped the handle of the toilet cubicle door, a surprised voice came from outside.
"You said your physical examination report is fake?"
"Keep your voice down. I only told you about this."
Lin Jinran recognized the second voice. It was Zhang Qiaozhi's voice.
Along with the gurgling sound of water, their conversation also penetrated through the cubicle door and reached Lin Jinran's ears.
Physical examination report?
Could it be the physical examination report that Zhang Qiaozhi used to claim that she had health problems and couldn't run the 3000 - meter race?
Zhang Qiaozhi said, "Actually, it's easy to get a physical examination report. As long as you have a little connection, you can get one. See, I got one and avoided running the 3000 - meter race."
"Qiaozhi, the physical examination report you got is from the downtown hospital, and it's even signed by the most famous golden - medal doctor in Wannan City. You're really amazing. You can even manage this."
Maybe this compliment pleased her. Zhang Qiaozhi's tone became much lighter, and she continued.
"Of course. It's a piece of cake for me. It's just a physical examination report."
"The result of the women's 3000 - meter race just came out. Lin Jinran is the first. Usually, she looks so frail, but unexpectedly, she can run so well. She just ran and got the first place. The class monitor was even waiting for her at the finish line."
Zhang Qiaozhi's face changed slightly, and her tone became a bit gloomy. "So what? Didn't I just give this opportunity to her? If she likes running the 3000 - meter race so much, let her run. Only a fool like her would run the whole distance."
"..."
The water was gurgling there. Lin Jinran held her patience and stood there, carefully listening to their conversation.
Maybe she had entered quietly. Zhang Qiaozhi thought there were only the two of them in the toilet.
That's why she talked so boldly.
Until the sound of footsteps gradually came from the toilet, Zhang Qiaozhi turned off the faucet and left with her friend.
Lin Jinran stood in the cubicle for a while longer. After making sure that the two of them had gone far away, she opened the toilet door and slowly washed her hands and face.
Her glass - like eyes were extremely calm.
When she walked out of the toilet, she met Xie Wanyu who was rushing over in a hurry. Xie Wanyu said anxiously, "Oh, you're finally out. Let's hurry over. The caterpillar race is about to start."
After saying that, she grabbed Lin Jinran's hand and rushed towards the check - in area, explaining as she walked.
"The previous races before the caterpillar race were completed ahead of schedule, so the caterpillar race was also advanced. Among our six people, only you're missing."
So that's how it was.
Lin Jinran let her pull her. After checking in at the check - in area, Su Qinian walked over and asked in a low voice, "Lin Jinran, are you okay?"
After all, she had just finished running the 3000 - meter race, and soon the caterpillar race was starting.
She had consumed a lot of physical strength.
"It's okay. I can do it. We're about to enter the field." Lin Jinran smiled and said nonchalantly.
The caterpillar race not only requires speed but also emphasizes the unity and cooperation of the team. Each person needs to hold tightly to the handle on the back of the caterpillar - shaped prop and lift it up to rush forward together.
The props for each class had already been set up on the playground. Class One was on the leftmost side. According to the order during training, everyone sat down together and held the handrails tightly.
The boys were in the front, and the girls were in the back.
The order from front to back was: Jiang Xiubin, Lu Youchuan, Su Qinian, Lin Jinran, Tao Wan, and Xie Wanyu.
The referee stood on the playground and shouted loudly, "On your marks... Get set..."
Lin Jinran held the handle tightly and stood firmly with her feet.
With a whistle, the caterpillars instantly rushed forward.
For a moment, several caterpillars were wriggling forward on the playground, competing with each other.
Looking down from above, the scene was extremely spectacular.
The classmates who weren't participating in the race moved along with the caterpillars and shouted "Come on" loudly.