A Young Woman's Heart

Mo Xueyao would never miss an opportunity to eat meat.

“Okay, I’ll trade you for a meat bun. Let me take a look first…” Wang Jiale carefully examined them, then pointed to one of them, “This one should be meat, Xiaoyao, you can take it, and give me the red bean paste one.”

"okay."

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Chapter 81 Dazzling Wherever I Go

Perhaps because they were standing on the podium and would become the focus of attention at any time, the girls ate in a very reserved manner.

People are influenced by their surroundings.

Therefore, Mo Xueyao unconsciously changed her usual habit of eating large mouthfuls and started eating slowly and carefully, taking small bites.

Although it is indeed troublesome, I don't want to seem too out of place, so I can only do it this way.

Mo Xueyao's eating speed was actually not fast to begin with; she just preferred the feeling of having her mouth full of food and then slowly chewing it.

During the lunch break, most of the events at the school sports meet were suspended, with only some relatively easy events continuing.

For example, throwing a shot put, long jump, and high jump.

Especially when throwing the shot put, most people are just there to fill in the numbers, they throw it casually and leave, not caring how far they can throw it.

Indeed, compared to running, this is truly one of the least watched competition events.

Even the high jump still attracts a lot of attention.

Since it was break time, Mo Xueyao, as a cheerleader, was free to move around for a while.

It's rare to see so many people gather on the playground except during morning exercises.

Mo Xueyao didn't go with anyone else; she just walked alone on the playground, without any particular destination, simply wandering around aimlessly.

Interesting conversations and playful antics would make her pause for a moment.

Now, she walked to the high jump field.

The event being held is the women's high jump, and most of the participants are tall and slender girls.

There are almost no overweight people participating in this project. Unless they participate voluntarily, the sports committee members and class monitors of each class will not force anyone to participate.

Fat guys... are mostly assigned to throw shot puts.

In reality, being fat does not necessarily mean being strong.

But compared to others, this is probably the most suitable competition for overweight people.

"Mo Xueyao." Mo Xueyao was watching a girl take a running start and leap up, then crawl under the pole, which made her laugh out loud. Then she heard a girl's voice that sounded a bit cool and sassy.

"Ah...?" Mo Xueyao turned her head and saw a tall girl standing behind her.

She vaguely remembered that this person seemed to be a classmate from her class.

I don't remember the other person's name because we're not very familiar with each other.

But she was indeed the tallest girl in the class—over 1.8 meters tall, and she didn't look very big. Her figure was well proportionate to her height, and her face had a slightly European feel, giving her a touch of exotic charm.

Standing next to her, Mo Xueyao looked as petite as a child who hadn't grown up yet.

—Although they really haven't grown up yet.

"You're participating in the high jump too?"

"No, no." Mo Xueyao quickly waved her hand, her tone filled with envy, "How could I possibly participate in the high jump when I'm so short? I wish I could be as tall as you."

"Pfft, being tall isn't necessarily a good thing, especially for girls." The other person shrugged. "After all, it's hard to find a guy taller than me. Wouldn't it be awkward if my boyfriend was shorter than me?"

“Uh…that’s true.” Mo Xueyao nodded.

In this day and age, there aren't many men who are over 1.8 meters tall; most men are only around 1.7 meters tall.

In reality, women's height requirements for men are constantly changing with the times.

For example, in this era, women believe that 1.72 meters is the perfect standard height for a man.

Few would have imagined that many years later, 1.72 meters would be considered a "third-degree disabled" height, and 1.8 meters would become the new standard for women to choose a partner.

“But it looks pretty good to have a tall older sister and a short boy together,” Mo Xueyao added.

"If you were a boy, would you like me?"

"Ah...Eh? Why, why are you suddenly asking this..." Mo Xueyao's face turned slightly red, and she changed the subject, not knowing how to answer.

"Pfft, Mo Xueyao, you...you're too easily embarrassed. Most girls wouldn't be embarrassed by this kind of topic, right?"

"I...because...anyway, I'm different..."

"Yes, it's definitely different. You'll be dazzling wherever you go!"

“Me? Dazzling?” Mo Xueyao pointed at herself and shook her head dramatically. “You’re the one who’s dazzling wherever you go, aren’t you? You’re so tall, you’re immediately noticeable.”

"That's not dazzling, that's... blinding."

"Ahem..." Mo Xueyao coughed awkwardly, "By the way, I... I don't remember... what your name is."

"You've already forgotten my name?" Akimoto Aya teased, lifting Mo Xueyao's chin. "Remember, my name is—Aki~Moon~Aya~"

"Hmm!" Mo Xueyao was startled by the sudden 'teasing' and subconsciously took a half step back.

"Wow, you're really cute," Aya Akimoto said with a smile. "Okay, I'm going to line up for the high jump now."

"Okay... I'll... cheer you on."

"Pfft, no need, it'll only take a moment."

Even though the girls who participated were all among the taller ones in the class, Aya Akimoto still stood out quite a bit.

Perhaps it really is what she meant by "eye-catching".

Most girls are considered tall at 1.7 meters, but even someone who is 1.75 meters tall looks much shorter standing in front of her.

Five centimeters may not seem like much, but it makes a significant difference.

Mo Xueyao watched as the line gradually reached Qiu Yuanling, and then she saw that Qiu Yuanling had pulled ahead of the others and then suddenly started running.

It was like a 100-meter sprint.

Then she tilted her body to the side, raised her legs high, almost parallel to the high jump bar, and jumped over it with ease.

"You're still far from it, try again." Another physical education teacher surnamed Jin said, raising the high jump bar slightly.

This is a new height chosen after estimating the distance Akimoto Aya jumped earlier. If she can still jump over it, we'll raise it a little higher, until she can no longer jump over it.

So Aya Akimoto jumped three times in a row.

A pair of long legs is indeed very eye-catching.

But many of the boys around Mo Xueyao were saying, "Nice legs, but she's too tall..."

"yes--"

"I feel awkward walking next to a girl who is that tall."

"I think legs that are too long are also scary."

"Yeah, that girl is definitely prettier."

"Mo Xueyao from Class Two?"

"Yes."

"I think I should be able to win the title of school beauty."

Mo Xueyao was speechless.

How did the topic end up back on her again?

And what's the deal with the school beauty pageant? Does the school even have such an event?

It's probably not possible.

It was just a consensus reached by the students in private.

In this era without beauty filters, such consensus is perhaps the purest form of praise.

Although Mo Xueyao did not want this kind of praise.

If she could, she would prefer others to think she's handsome...

Of course.

Most people find it hard to refuse praise.

Mo Xueyao was the same.

I still feel happy when I hear others praise me.

At least she's pretty, which is better than being ugly, right?

However, Mo Xueyao did not show these emotions on her face.

Aya Akimoto finally couldn't jump over it on her fourth attempt, but Mr. Kim, the referee, still seemed quite excited.

"Wow! This is a new high jump record for girls at our school!!"

"Wow—" the other students exclaimed in amazement.

"Doesn't that basically mean they're the champions?"

"That's not necessarily true. Maybe someone can jump even higher?" Teacher Jin shook his head. "But those who break the record are all very impressive. They can go to the podium and find a teacher to collect their prizes."

“Okay.” Aya Akimoto nodded.

"Here's the form. You can take it and go get it. Uh... I don't know what you'll get."

"Mo Xueyao, do you want to come along?" Akimoto Aya invited.

Girls seem to like doing everything in groups.

"No..." Mo Xueyao shook her head, "I want to look around some more."