Section 3

The Land Committee said: "Alright"

A thief inevitably feels guilty

"What happened, damn it, why is my car in trouble again?" A boy rushed over. Xia Xiaoju recognized him as Huang Jun, the 800-meter runner.

Sometimes we play volleyball on the playground," Xia Xiaoju quickly added, "and sometimes we do our homework in the classroom. Teacher, I won't delay my studies, really

Lu Tiwei was momentarily taken aback, as if he suddenly understood something. He smiled and gestured for her to proceed. As Xia Xiaoju rode past him, she heard him whisper, "How can you be so illiterate, you're almost catching up to your coach, Old Guo."

"I do not oppose your physical exercise, but..." Teacher Yin glanced at the door, seemingly wanting to carve a hole in it to bring Lu Tiwei forward as an example, "Look at him, he was a sports specialty student in middle school, and now he knows the importance of hard work. You just started your first year of high school, and the coursework is still relatively light, but in the future, you will need to prioritize your tasks..."

In a moment, the enthusiasm waned

I ... ... support the vehicle

He said, I am interesting

Well

In fact, I was quite worried that day as well. I told myself that I had to jump over 1.8 meters. Cheng Lang crossed his arms, looked up at the horizontal bar, then shifted his gaze back to Xia Xiaoju. She felt bound by such a gaze, unable to move from her spot.

Leave it be! He strode over, inspecting the tire, The valve cores of the two types of vehicles are different

Indeed. Jue Tao also laughed, pointing at Cheng Lang, "His calves are even thinner than yours"

She went to the bike shed to push her bicycle. The handlebars were entangled with those of a nearby mountain bike. She leaned over, intending to separate the two bikes that were tightly intertwined. The other bike seemed to resist stubbornly, as if everything was going wrong. She pushed with all her might, and like a row of dominoes, the bicycles fell down with a clatter.

In an instant, countless imagined dialogues flashed through her mind. "Your expression is truly colorful," Cheng Lang laughed, "Xia Xiaoju, you are really an interesting person"

6 o'clock

"After all, you are much wider than the bar." He scrutinized for a long time and finally reached a conclusion, "Tsk tsk, how mysterious. If I had only jumped 1.7 meters that day, I would have stepped on you."

Oh, right, 800 meters

What about Jue Tao? She, who usually has no interest in sports news, is quietly standing by the playground, paying attention to something. It can't just be her, all sticky from running, with her hair stuck to her forehead.

A few days ago, Xia Xiaoju always thought that this was a silent protest, protesting against the chatty homeroom teacher and the school rules that had to be wiped clean three times a day in the glass frame hanging on the wall. However, she suddenly realized that Le Tao standing by the parallel bars every day, calling her name with a smiling, crescent-eyed expression, might be to attract the attention of someone else.

He nodded to the two individuals and, when leaving the office, quietly closed the door behind him

It is as if, every day, when she walks past Cheng Lang with the attendance list in hand, she raises her voice and says: "Sign in with me!" It seems to be directed at everyone, but in reality, she only hopes to see him turn around, raising his hand to check in while smiling and mimicking her tone: "Sign in with me... you should stop calling her Little Orange and just rename her Little Horn."

I will no longer be wanted by anyone in the future. It is all your responsibility

Not going

"Hehe, yes, you are slimmer than a horizontal bar." Xia Xiaoju chuckled dryly a couple of times, "Then I should thank you. My nose is not high to begin with, if it gets flattened any further..."

Le Tao shook off her hand: "Don't talk nonsense." Her bangs were cut thin and fragmented, transitioning smoothly from her eyebrows to her cheeks, distinctly different from the neat, typical student hairstyles. Xia Xiaoju admired Le Tao's hairstyle but was too lazy to ask which salon she went to, as girls were not allowed to wear their hair down at school; the same ponytail made it hard to see any significant difference. Le Tao only restyled her hair after school, away from the teachers' gaze, gathering just a small section at the back, allowing the smooth ends from her forehead to her shoulders to flow freely. Like feathers, they were clearly defined in the sunset.

Go ahead

In the following days, Xia Xiaoju's mental state during class was exceptionally good. She had always disliked those who echoed the teacher in class, yet she couldn't help but read the English text aloud or, along with everyone else, shake her head and shout loudly at the blackboard: "Yes!"

What time does it end if it starts at 3:30

"Speaking of you..." Xia Xiaoju suddenly remembered something, chuckling as she pulled Le Tao, "You've been coming home quite late recently, haven't you? Otherwise, Old Lady Yin wouldn't have asked. You, you wouldn't be, um, using me as a cover, would you..."

Have you been training every day recently

Xia Xiaoju was greatly impacted. She really wanted to provide Le Tao with a basic understanding of sports knowledge. Cheng Lang's gastrocnemius muscle is positioned high, and his calves have a smooth curve, which makes them appear particularly long. However, just thinking about having to comment on him made Xia Xiaoju's heart race and her cheeks flush, so she stammered, "He's tall, which just makes his legs look thin."

She lowered her head and lifted the cushion, trying to find some light topics to discuss, but her usually quick-witted tongue was of no use at all. Thus, she remained silent, anxious to the point that her forehead was almost sweating

Do not feel that way. A body covered in foul sweat

Because there is now someone in her heart, Xia Xiaoju began to pay attention to some exquisite details, like the delicate strands of Le Tao's hair. Sometimes, Cheng Lang seemed to glance over intentionally or unintentionally; was he looking at her, or was he admiring Le Tao's beautiful hairstyle?

"What a scare that day, you must still be recovering!" Cheng Lang laughed, "Don't just stand there foolishly protesting, come help me adjust the position of the mat."

It turns out he is not Lu Tiwei, but Lu Shiyi

The pride swelling in my heart must find some outlet for release

He looked over with a spirited expression and said earnestly: "Xia Xiaoju, goodbye"

Where and where? Xia Xiaoju rode to the school gate and heard Huang Jun's voice: "Lu Shiyi, today I ran for 2 minutes and 04 seconds, it's your turn to treat me to grilled squid."

As the sports meeting approached day by day, the class teacher, Ms. Yin, called her to the office for a conversation. Xia Xiaoju felt anxious; she had merely glanced at Cheng Lang a few more times during the morning exercises and training. Could it be that the sharp-eyed Ms. Yin had seen through her?

Then why is Le Tao also leaving late

Are you waiting? ... ... Is that so

Luti looked at her with suspicion and checked the bicycle that was pressed underneath.

"Some people think I am a thief who steals valve cores from others." Xia Xiaoju snorted, starting her own car. When she rode in front of Lu Tiwei, he was still bending down to support his bicycle.

Xia Xiaoju was taken aback, and then felt quite embarrassed. The scholar, who could read, only recognized half of the characters; phonetic characters truly are a source of trouble. She obediently went home to consult the dictionary.

"How could that be?" Le Tao said excitedly, getting up and brushing the dust off his school uniform, "Come on, go and compete with him."

She waits for me, and we go together

Then I went home

Xia Xiaoju rushed over and kicked the rear tire of the most resilient mountain bike at the top. After a moment's thought, realizing that the bicycle was innocent, she couldn't help but reach out and rub the tire, as if to soothe it for the pain of being kicked

Cheng Lang was adjusting the height of the pole for someone else when he heard a shout. He looked around and, with a surprised expression, pointed to his own nose, saying, "Me?"

What was originally a conversation that could have concluded in ten minutes was extended to over half an hour due to the appearance of the Lu Tiwai. Xia Xiaoju came out of the office, and the playground was empty, causing her to miss the daily farewell with Cheng Lang.

The character "湜" (pronounced the same as "十") signifies that the water is clear enough to see the bottom

Yi (pronounced the same as "one"), beautiful

"I am the class sports committee member," Huang Jun corrected.

Jue Tao ran over and linked her arm. "Did Old Lady Yin scold you?"

Even his bewildered look is cuter than others' foolishness. Xia Xiaoju could not avoid it and steeled herself to walk over. "Are you here to challenge me again?" Cheng Lang laughed, waving his hand above her forehead and then pointing to his own chin, "Oh, I thought you had grown taller."

It seems that I cannot escape, so I might as well act as a philanthropist this time

School ends at 5:15 PM. Every day, her friend Jue Tao helps Xia Xiaoju carry her backpack to the edge of the playground, and then watches them train

"Our team does not have such a big A Fu," Xia Xiaoju said, placing her hands at her sides to form a large round shape, then shrugging her shoulders and letting her hands drop. "It's just like this clothes drying rack."

Indeed, one tends to blame others when they are involved

Why have you talked for so long without scolding me?

Xia Xiaoju remained silent, circling around Cheng Lang once, and even deliberately shook her calves to let Jue Tao see clearly

Well, well, and this... Le Tao casually pointed at a few boys, "They are all quite good. You truly have an eye for beauty every day."

"Please make way, Lu Tiwei." Xia Xiaoju pressed the bicycle bell with both feet on the ground

Not going

Who? Where are the handsome guys in our training team!" Xia Xiaoju's words did not match her true feelings

Go

So handsome!" Le Tao squinted his eyes.

Ah, is this how you are going to cling to me

They are all very handsome! Don't you think that boys in sports look the most spirited?

No. It's about the same. It's all that Lu Tiwei, who has suddenly transformed her long-maintained image of moderation into a negative example

Xia Xiaoju ran steadily around the playground for twenty laps, then practiced sprints several times, sitting next to Le Tao, drenched in sweat. "Hey, what are you looking at?" Following her gaze, there were still some classmates who had not yet finished their training.

You have been quite diligent lately, keep up the good work. Teacher Yin cleared his throat and said, In our class, you are the only one with a project, right

What are you doing!" Turning around, I saw Lu Tiwei with a dark expression on his face

Xia Xiaoju desperately clutched the parallel bars beside her, feeling that continuing to hold on would starkly contrast with her usual carefree demeanor, almost revealing her inner turmoil. Lost in thought for a moment, she was suddenly pushed onto the track by Le Tiao, who called out, "That high jumper, Xia Xiaoju has something to discuss with you"

Xia Xiaoju is troubled by such unanswered questions

Uh? Xia Xiaoju was taken aback for a moment, then realized that he thought he had lost a valve core and was trying to steal someone else's, but he did not know how to explain his strange behavior

Teacher Yin had more to say when someone entered the office and placed a stack of homework books on the desk opposite. It was Lu Tiwai.

I know," she said irritably