Song Tan's Notes

A 3-kilometer run is nothing to the security guards.

But...

During the run, someone rushed forward, panting, and stood alongside Chen Yuan in the front row:
"Captain Chen... Phew... You know... this game is so similar to gambling, isn't it?"

"Who said that?" Chen Yuan said, his face tense. "This is clearly horse racing betting... Hmph."

Teammate: "...Who's the horse? Us?"

He suddenly gritted his teeth and charged forward: "Captain! Did you hear someone cheering me on? It seems like more than one person did! Sorry, I'm going to be the dark horse!"

If my leg wasn't injured, I'd be incredibly fast!
Moreover, his lead caused two more people behind him to abandon their steady and slow pace and rush forward as well.

A gust of wind whistled past him, and Chen Yuan's expression was serious, but his heart was also in turmoil:

It's only 3 kilometers, there shouldn't be any need to exert too much effort, right?
……

Ulan had just come up from the foot of the mountain, intending to join in the fun, when he heard a huge cheer coming from the training ground.

There were also joyful voices from girls: "I guessed right! I guessed right! Haha, first place!"

"I just randomly picked someone I liked and bet on him to be third! He runs slowly, but he actually made a final sprint. Wow, that's impressive!"

Another person lamented, "Oh dear, I originally wanted to vote for him, but then I thought another one was more handsome, so I changed my mind."

Everyone was lively and enthusiastic, and the whole time was filled with joy.

Even the voice of frustration carried a hint of laughter, and there was no sense of unhappiness.

Ulan immediately regretted it: She shouldn't have stayed home packing clothes today, wasting so much time! She should spend more time with young people; look at these young men and women, how happy they are having fun.

As she spoke, she quickly called Grandma Song Tan: "Mom, don't be busy at home, come and see the fun! These young people on the mountain really know how to have fun."

"Don't hit me, hurry up and come here, I'm already on the mountain."

So, he called his friends and family, and when Ulan entered the training field, he found that Teacher Tang was also watching attentively from the side.

And then there was Professor Song, who was talking to his wife.

Then there were Seventh Uncle and Seventh Grandmother, who also found a shady spot early on, moved their stools there and sat down.

Uncle Qi also commented sharply: "These days, few young men have the drive of our security guards. They're all good-looking but useless."

Grandma Qi agreed: "That's right. In the past, the most sought-after people were those like Lingqi. They were so capable that they could grow two acres more land than others."

As for Wu Lei, who was serving tea and water and shuttling back and forth—sigh!

Given his current down-to-earth attitude, it's not that he's unpopular.

The key is his mouth; every time he opens his mouth, it's a misunderstanding. If there's a conflict between the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, he's probably the one stirring up trouble and ruining the family. No way!

Next up is Zhou Tianyu.

Oh dear, Seventh Uncle also said, "This young man, who lives in a big city, how come he doesn't know how to take care of himself? He doesn't even look good."

What were his circumstances like when he was young?

When going on a blind date, they even know to borrow nice clothes and take good care of their hair and face.

Looking at Zhou Tianyu again, Seventh Uncle looked him over and over again, and finally said something honest to Seventh Grandma: "Sigh! It's not a matter of whether he spruces up his face or not, it's not easy to fix."

Upon hearing this, Grandma Qi's already withered cheeks sank even further inward.

After a long pause, the old lady nodded in agreement: "Yes, it's not easy to clean."

In situations like this, you either need to focus on improving your inner self or focus on increasing your wealth.

Unfortunately, the former requires perseverance, while the latter requires not only perseverance but also intelligence and luck. "It's unlikely."

Teacher Tang, who had somehow joined in, commented, "This young man will have a hard time finding a partner today."

There were many of them, and their conversation was lively as they huddled together. Ulan nodded vigorously when she heard this.

“Zhang Hong told me that Li Lanhua has become increasingly obsessed lately, and the things she says don’t seem to be from someone who is sincerely looking for a daughter-in-law.”

She deliberately arranged this activity for Zhou Tianyu. It wasn't that there was absolutely no chance of him serving tea and water, but in doing so, his already minor advantage would have even less of a chance to be displayed.

They exchanged glances, each knowing what the other was thinking.

But then again, what good would it do to give him an opportunity?
Is his physical fitness comparable to a security guard? Is his job comparable to that of a programmer, a man who had a gastric bypass surgery, or a woman studying for a self-taught degree? Or is his wealth comparable to the top-ranked person on the wealth list?
If he has nothing else, then just in terms of being reliable, he can't even compare to Wu Lei now.

And if people don't plan to stay in the village, why would they want to come to this matchmaking event?

It's said that Li Lanhua signed him up, but what can he do if he really doesn't come? He doesn't rebel against his parents completely, nor does he obey them completely.

I watched him grow up in the village, so it's impossible not to be annoyed with him.

The crowd below quietly commented, and even Song Tan and Lu Chuan leaned to the side to listen. This was much more interesting than any variety show.
Just as he was watching happily, he suddenly saw a girl holding the bottled water that Wu Lei had just given out slowly walk up to Chen Yuan, who was preparing for the next activity:

"You're sweating a lot, do you want some water?"

Yeah!

Upon hearing this, Song Tan immediately nudged Lu Chuan with her elbow. Wu Lan and the others nearby also widened their eyes: Is it going to work out so quickly?
Chen Yuan was also stunned.

But after that brief moment of stunned silence, he quickly sensed the envious and jealous looks from his teammates. Looking at the smiling girl in front of him, his heart couldn't help but surge with emotion.

But amidst this excitement, he quickly recognized them by their clothing and appearance as the group they had passed on the tour bus.

Those were just people from urban work units who came to join in the fun.

In a short span of time, his mood fluctuated wildly, and he quickly fell into despair.

Nevertheless, he, who is always open and honest, still reached out and took the bottle of mineral water.

"Thank you."

He held the bottle of mineral water, but didn't open it immediately. After hesitating for a moment, he whispered:

"I injured my calf, so I can't usually get into the top three in running events."

The gazes of his comrades beside him were like knives, but he was completely oblivious. He only felt a silent sense of smugness rising within him.

Or is he the captain?
My teammates are still a bit inexperienced compared to me.

What is the purpose of this competition? It's to bring us closer together! Or is it really about determining who's first, second, or third?

When betting on horse races, people can also look at the horse's past performance and pedigree.

What about them? He mentioned his injury, which was completely outside the rules and not against them at all.

The other person's eyes lit up, then they cautiously looked left and right: "It's not against the rules, is it?"

Chen Yuan shook his head.

The other party smiled and said, "It's okay, I'll vote for you in everything except running events. If you win the prize money, I'll treat you to dinner when you go to the city on vacation."

"By the way, my name is Liang Jing."

damned!
His teammates glared at him like knives: How did their captain get to experience something so good? (End of Chapter)