Chapter 25: Sports Meet

Class 1, Senior 2’s formation arrived. Zhou Sheng, on the rostrum, straightened, cleared his throat—
“Class 1—energetic, passionate. Their…”
His voice, clear and deep, made clichés pleasant.
The formation stopped—music played, girls danced.
His eyes fixed on one girl—bright, lively, like a cat chasing butterflies.
She looked back.
Even 10 meters apart—he knew she watched.
…
Lin Sitian’s event: 800m.
Forced to join—only this left.
Previously, average 800m—no heart issues, so must run.
Trained—aimed not last. At the start, wanted to win.
Halfway—exhausted, others passed.
“Lin Sitian—”
Familiar voice.
“Breathe—keep going.”
She saw him— Pace maker on the track edge.
Crowded—his figure appeared between gaps.
He shouted, unconcerned about eyes—”Come on,I’m here.”
Like light in a forest—she followed, advancing.
With his cheers, classmates’ support—neared the end.
Third place—then overtaken.
Tired, slowing—his voice at the finish: “Don’t give up—Tian Tian!”
She wanted to cry—loved him more.
Regained strength—ran to the end.
…
Class basketball—Class 1 vs 8.
Zhou Sheng, not in events, joined to help.
His skills: basic dribble, jump shot. Class 1 lost badly—only 2 points, one his three – pointer.
Dejectedly, he thought: embarrassed.
She praised: “Amazing three – pointer!”
He: “Only one.”
She: “Half the score—yours.”
He: “Sounds sarcastic.”
She: “Never sarcastic—you’re great.”
They walked back—he felt defeated.
She: “Why compete with Meng Qiaoyu? Love—no faith isn’t one – sided.”
He: “…”
She: “He can’t compare to you—no Olympiad, no test battles.”
…
She: “Admit—my entrance dance was best?”
He nodded, smiling.
“Yuan Xiao passed—you didn’t tell me!”
Panicked, she: “Why not?!”
He laughed—unseen, Class 8 players followed.
Meng Qiaoyu watched, then invited teammates: “Barbecue—my treat!”
…
Meet ended—students left. Lin Sitian, 800m runner, stayed.
Yang Xuelin: “Leave?”
She: “Wait—Zhou Sheng sends me home.”
Yang Xuelin: “Dog food daily— Class monitor’s a lover! Go—leave.”
She: “OK.”
Waited—for her love, in this youthful meet, deepening their bond.