Rebirth: A Cinderella's Counterattack

Chapter 261: Chapter 245: Physical Education Additional Test

”Qianqian, my stomach hurts a little. Did I eat too much this morning?” He Wenyu said, tugging at Luo Qianqian’s hand with an unhappy face, ”If I had known, I wouldn’t have eaten those last two buns.”

”Dear He Wenyu, I remember you had a bowl of rice porridge, a duck egg, half a twist, a bowl of soy milk, two fried dough sticks, and three buns this morning. Even if you didn’t eat those last two buns of mine, you would have eaten too much,” Luo Qianqian shook her head, ”Do you need to go to the bathroom?”

”No, I heard from the seniors that you run faster when you hold it in because you’re desperate to go to the bathroom,” He Wenyu shook her head, ”But I don’t feel like I need to go anyway.”

”We have to go to school first. Wait for me at the entrance once I’m done with the exam,” Luo Qianqian saw that classmates from her grade were already gathering to stretch, not joining them; she stayed quietly by He Wenyu’s side, ”Why don’t you go to the bathroom first? Then maybe have some water later? You don’t want to be bursting before it even starts.”

”I really don’t feel like I need to go to the bathroom. I’m not a bird with a straight intestine who just...,” He Wenyu rolled her eyes.

”I’m in the first group, so I’ll head over now. Later, you should go to the bathroom and have some water before the race to moisten your throat,” Luo Qianqian saw Li Qi waving at her, waved back, then whispered to He Wenyu.

”Off you go, when did you ever need to take care of me?” He Wenyu waved dismissively with amusement, ”Good luck, and if you don’t run well, you’ll have to figure out lunch yourself.”

”...That’s a threat, wailing.” Luo Qianqian whimpered as she walked over to her classmates.

”Qianqian, we’re the first group...” Li Qi said, trembling as she grabbed Luo Qianqian, ”My heart is thumping. I feel like it’s about to burst out.”

”Drink some water to calm down,” Luo Qianqian grabbed a bottle of water brought over by the class monitor and handed it to Li Qi, who had managed to carry two whole cases; they were almost graduating, and they needed to spend the class funds before it was too late.

”Right, I heard that holding it in makes you run faster,” Li Qi, firmly believing it, quickly drank half a bottle.

Luo Qianqian clucked her tongue, ”Didn’t you eat breakfast?”

”I did, but I didn’t dare eat too much, afraid I’d throw up after running,” Li Qi shook her head.

”Qianqian, Li Qi, go for it,” Chu Ci suddenly appeared on the side, holding a camera, snapping a few pictures of them both.

”...Taking memorabilia of an exam?” Li Qi was speechless.

”Isn’t this a once-in-a-lifetime thing?” Chu Ci said cheerfully, moving closer to Luo Qianqian, whispering, ”I’ve heard about your bet with Gu Yanzhi, remember one of the conditions is to get him to wear a girl’s costume and cosplay.” There was mischief in her eyes.

”Sure,” Luo Qianqian agreed without hesitation.

”But if you lose, I heard that Gu Yanzhi will make you wear a bikini when we go to the beach during the summer holidays...” Chu Ci didn’t hesitate to betray her three-year friendship.

Luo Qianqian’s mouth twitched, ”No problem, I’ll wear it even if I win, for all of you to see, after all...” she placed her hands on her hips, pushed out her chest, titled her head back, and struck a pose, ”I’m not scared since I’ve got no curves.”

”Speaking of which,” Li Qi said with a strange expression, looking at Luo Qianqian, ”haven’t you noticed that you’re actually developing quite rapidly? You’re quite shapely now.” As she spoke, she poked Luo Qianqian’s chest provocatively, causing Luo Qianqian to quickly cover her breasts.

Looking at Li Qi with a face full of indignation, ”Pervert...”

”Not only am I pervy, but also...” Li Qi leaned in and ’smack’, kissed Luo Qianqian on the face, ”I steal a kiss. What can you do about it?”

Luo Qianqian was furious, yet her expression remained composed, ”I can’t do anything, so don’t come to me for homework help for the remaining month and a half.”

”...You can’t treat me like this, aren’t I your most beloved person?” Li Qi looked at Luo Qianqian with tearful eyes, putting on a pitiful act.

”That won’t work. You should be shorter, and preferably wearing a white dress, a long one, with your hair down, tears brimming in your eyes, hands crossed over your heart, and a forced smile on your lips...”

”You’re asking for too much,” Li Qi said, rendered speechless by Luo Qianqian’s demands.

”First and second groups, gather up. Good luck, I’ll take photos for you,” Chu Ci said slowly as she saw the boys heading into the arena.

”I’ll help you take pictures when I get out,” Luo Qianqian nodded, then looked over at He Wenyu, relieved to see her already laughing heartily with classmates.

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A group of thirty people, Luo Qianqian was in the first group. The boys had just finished running, and they had already changed into their bibs, their faces tense. After the starting gun fired, Li Qi surged ahead, with Luo Qianqian following behind her, running just like they did at school. After finishing, the entire group had passed. The girls from group one collapsed on the ground for a long rest before finally sighing with relief. Once they had caught their breath, they left. Xiu Xian, as the homeroom teacher, was also handing out water to each, a look of satisfaction on his face.

”Qianqian, it’s up to you now.” Chu Ci handed the camera to Luo Qianqian, then followed the girls from her class into the examination area.

Luo Qianqian approached He Wenyu, ”How’s it going?”

”My legs feel so tense and sore...” He Wenyu shook her head.

”Don’t worry, I did great, how bad could you possibly do? Just relax.” Luo Qianqian patted her friend’s shoulder and lifted the camera, ”Come on, give Master a smile.”

”I’ll deal with you after I finish running. Hurry up and wait for them, we’re still warming up here.” He Wenyu, seeing everyone around her stretching their legs, shooed Luo Qianqian away.

”Wow, Gu Yanzhi’s in the lead,” Luo Qianqian exclaimed in surprise, holding her camera from outside the track. To think the pretty boy... no, the artsy type, could be so good at sports?

”Oh my, Ah Yang and Zhuangzhuang are doing well too, keep it up, keep it up!!!” Luo Qianqian waved her arms, cheerfully shouting until her throat was hoarse, but since she had already finished running, she wasn’t concerned about affecting her own performance.

”Gu Yanzhi, the little shortie, huff, is that, Luo Qianqian, huff, huh?” Qiao Xiyang, following behind Gu Yanzhi, spotted the figure beyond the fence.

”She’s cheering us on.” Gu Yanzhi glanced over twice and continued running.

”Child, have some water... You don’t need to shout so hard, no one’s failing yet.” An old granny, who appeared to be a parent, handed over a bottle of water, ”This was handed out over there, I haven’t opened it yet.”

”Thank you, Granny, I have water.” Luo Qianqian shook her head, opened her backpack, and beside the water she had taken from the class, there was also the sports drink she and He Wenyu bought that morning. Although she knew it wouldn’t make much difference, buying it was for peace of mind.

”You must be waiting for your brother or sister, right? They’ll be out soon.” Granny Qiao smiled warmly, ”My grandson is also taking the test inside.”

Realizing the impression she gave with her attire, Luo Qianqian said with a sudden understanding, dressed in full sportswear and being short in stature... ”They are sure to do well, Granny, don’t worry.” Luo Qianqian’s smile was beaming, yet in her mind, she resolved to wear a school uniform next time.

”I heard you cheering, hey, Granny, how did you come to be with Qianqian here?” Qiao Xiyang waved at Luo Qianqian from inside the fence and then came closer to see his own grandmother right beside Luo Qianqian.

”Just a chance encounter. You ran well, hurry up and come out. It’s Chu Ci’s turn next, right?” Luo Qianqian watched excitedly towards the starting line.

”I’ll be out soon, Granny, don’t wander off,” Qiao Xiyang nodded.

”You’re Luo Qianqian? The top student of the grade?” Granny Qiao looked at Luo Qianqian in surprise, ”I thought you were a primary school student.”

”Hehe, Granny’s complimenting me for looking young, thank you, Granny.”

”Hello, Granny, don’t act so mature, you’re naturally young.” Gu Yanzhi, who had finished running, stood behind the railing Luo Qianqian was leaning on, ”How’s Chu Ci doing?”

”She’s in the top ten, but it looks like her stamina is dropping.” Luo Qianqian, tense with concern, shouted loudly, ”Chu Ci, keep it up, Chu Ci, keep it up... Book of Songs, keep it up...”

”Little Gu, you ran well. Visit us when you’re free,” Granny Qiao said gently with a smile.

”Xiao Yu’s on the field.” Luo Qianqian, with her sharp eyes, spotted He Wenyu, who was wearing a sports uniform of the same style but a different color, already appearing on the field, apparently already getting her number bib.

”Chu Ci should have passed; as far as I could tell, she reached the finishing line in the twentieth position.” Luo Qianqian continued.

After leaning over the railing a while longer, Chu Ci had come out, and Xiao Yu had just entered the field.

”Give me the camera, you’re just a rack for putting things.” Chu Ci looked speechless at the camera hanging from Luo Qianqian’s wrist, snatched it and began taking several shots of Luo Qianqian climbing over the railing.

He Wenyu started her run, but Luo Qianqian’s face changed, as with her good eyesight, she spotted traces of blood on He Wenyu’s light blue sports uniform, connecting it with what was said that morning, the next second she rushed into the supermarket.

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