Looking at the vortex at the corner of Qu Yun's mouth, You Ran gritted her teeth and said, "What a coincidence, I'm also afraid of getting a tan, so you should find someone else."
Sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting dappled gold on Qu Yun's face. He spoke slowly, "Actively serving the class can earn you two extra points in the scholarship evaluation. Conversely... the consequences are quite serious."
You Ran had always believed that the sins of parents and children should not be incurred, but at this moment, she really wanted to greet the immortals of Qu Yun.
Scholarships, bills upon bills, fluttered and tempted You Ran.
A classic line from the TV series is: "Anyone who goes against money is a fool."
You Ran wasn't stupid; she didn't want to go against money, so she chose to submit.
Of course, the reason You Ran agreed so easily was also because she saw someone.
The strongest boy in their grade—Big Bear.
This kid must have been someone like Xiang Yu in his past life—long arms, a wasp waist, and well-developed muscles. He could probably lift a case of mineral water, or even a case of Yu Ran (a type of beverage).
The problem is that You Ran isn't very familiar with him, so it would seem too abrupt for her to ask someone else for help.
At the crucial moment, Ye Xiaomi patted her chest and said in a sweet voice, "I'll go!"
"Are you very familiar with him?" You Ran asked.
Ye Xiaomi smoothed her hair, her almond-shaped eyes slightly shimmering: "Actually, I've long seen through his ulterior motives towards me."
Surprisingly, the big black bear also had a taste for this. With a hint of astonishment, You Ran watched as Ye Xiaomi swayed over and exchanged a few words with the big bear.
Suddenly, Big Bear perked up and strode over, succinctly saying one word to You Ran: "Let's go."
As she left the sports field, You Ran seemed to hear a "ding" sound behind her again, and a moment later, she was evaporated under the scorching sun.
The next second, You Ran was dragged to the school supermarket, paid, took the goods, and left.
Big Bear's hard work paid off; he easily hoisted a whole case of bottled water onto his right shoulder and strode back.
The supermarket was quite a distance from the sports field. You Ran felt that the silence between the two of them was rather awkward. After hesitating for a long time, she finally couldn't help but ask, "Um, thank you."
“It’s alright, but please remind your friend to keep his promise to me,” Big Bear replied.
You Ran's whole heart was filled with ears—this sentence is too ambiguous. Could it be that Xiao Mi agreed to give her first time to Da Xiong?
With the gossip instinct common to all women, You Ran asked in a trembling voice, "What did he promise you?"
Big Bear slung the box from his right shoulder over his left and said, "He promised me... he would never appear in front of me again... It's a bit much to say, but I just can't stand his effeminate manner."
I gazed at the sky, took a deep breath, and remained silent.
Halfway there, they ran into one of Big Bear's classmates. The classmate rattled off a long speech, the gist of which was: the homeroom teacher had something urgent to discuss with Big Bear and wanted him to go back immediately.
This was like a bolt from the blue for You Ran—without Da Xiong, she would die a terrible death.
Staying calm in the face of adversity is one of You Ran's greatest strengths. At this moment, she recalled the sound that had evaporated under the scorching sun and asked a crucial question: "Is the counselor with your class teacher?"
The answer is yes.
Watching the bear's departing figure and the heavy box of mineral water on the ground, You Ran's hatred for Qu Yun intensified.
Under the blazing sun, carrying a heavy case of bottled water, You Ran was drenched in sweat and felt dizzy from the heat.
However, in this miserable state, You Ran truly felt the meaning of the saying "misfortunes never come singly".
A group from the Physical Education Department walked towards us, chatting and laughing. Leading them was the male student from the Physical Education Department who had almost been with You Ran like butterflies, and the powerful older sister.
This is probably the best illustration of the real-life saying "enemies meet on a narrow road".
Although she didn't look in the mirror, You Ran knew that the way she carried the bottled water was very unladylike.
So she put the box on the ground, turned her head, and pretended to look at the scenery.
But she underestimated the animosity between the physical education and psychology departments—people from the physical education department stopped beside her.
"Hey junior sister, did you just go to a sauna?" The boss's tone was naturally unfriendly.
This statement was not funny at all, but because You Ran was their common enemy at that moment, everyone in the Physical Education Department burst into laughter.
The athletic guy who almost became You Ran's second boyfriend didn't step forward; instead, he did the same thing as her—turned his head to look at the scenery.
This place is no longer safe. You Ran sighed inwardly, then frowned, unleashed her inner power, picked up the entire case of mineral water, and headed to the sports field.
"Junior sister, be careful not to twist your back!"
The eldest sister continued her teasing, which, as usual, elicited a burst of laughter.
You Ran had always been a coward who feared death. At this moment, she assessed the situation and realized that she probably couldn't even get close to the big sister on her own. So, she pretended not to hear and strode back with the whole bag of mineral water.
Along the way, sweat poured down like rain, nourishing countless plots of land.
When she returned to the stadium, You Ran's back was soaked with sweat, and she was barely breathing. She was so exhausted that she could only lie down on the steps, close her eyes, and gasp for breath.
A moment later, the shadowy figure of a human shape obscured her face, and then Qu Yun's voice came: "Tired?"
You Ran opened her eyes and saw Qu Yun looking down at her with his arms crossed.
He was very tall, that was You Ran's first impression. From her perspective, Qu Yun's hair was tinged with gold, while the swaying branches and leaves formed his background.
With his delicate features tinged with greenery, You Ran had to admit that he was a handsome man.
But no matter how handsome you are, an enemy is still an enemy.
With her last bit of strength, You Ran stood up, swayed slightly, and tried to look Qu Yun in the eye.
This is not a difficult task, after all, there is a 20-centimeter-high step under You Ran's feet.
Not tall enough, she made up for it with steps. With that, You Ran's aura became a little stronger. She looked directly at Qu Yun and said softly, "I'm not tired... I'm not tired."
Their faces were very close, and Qu Yun could clearly see the beads of sweat on You Ran's nose, glistening, small, and slowly dripping down.
As the sweat dripped to the ground, the vortex at the corner of Qu Yun's mouth deepened and darkened: "Very good... Then, let's continue."
The bugle call of war still sounds.
On the very first day she met Qu Yun, You Ran knew that he was a despicable and treacherous person.
But You Ran could never have imagined, even with all ten toes and ten fingers, that Qu Yun's despicable and insidious nature had reached a whole new level.
When You Ran realized this, she was already in danger of losing half her life.
Before the women's 800-meter race on the morning of the second day, Qu Yun invited the dean and vice dean of Youran Academy, as well as a series of related and unrelated people, to watch the race.
The classmates went even further, actually making a big red banner in advance to cheer for You Ran.
All of this made You Ran deeply realize the wickedness of human nature.
Looking at the sunlight that could melt the rubber track, You Ran began to feel dizzy. Originally, she just wanted to slowly finish the 800 meters, but now it seemed that she was in a bind.
As the dean sipped Longjing tea, he gave the order: "Li Youran, our college has won awards in every event at the past sports meets, except for the women's 800 meters. Our hopes are pinned on you."
You Ran's legs began to tremble. Judging from the dean's attitude, she could only do justice to the Party and the people by finishing in the top three. Otherwise, she would have to commit seppuku to atone for her sins.
After changing into my running shoes and taking a sip of water, I walked leisurely towards the assembly point, as if I were going to my execution.
With such a long track, requiring three full laps, You Ran's throat began to tighten.
After receiving their numbers and gathering at the starting line, the moment the gun fired, You Ran immediately took off running as fast as she could, as if her life depended on it.
When I finished the first lap, I didn't feel anything, but when I was halfway through the second lap, my legs felt like they were filled with lead, and every time I lifted them, I had to use all my strength.
Sweat poured down his forehead like a beaded curtain, dripping into You Ran's eyes and stinging them until they turned red.
However, the hospital leaders were watching her, everyone in the hospital was watching her, and more importantly, Qu Yun was watching her too.
You Ran refused to admit defeat, so she gritted her teeth and ran forward as fast as she could.
My heart felt like it was about to explode, and my throat felt like it was about to crack. That feeling was the greatest pain in the world.
All of this was given to her by Qu Yun, and You Ran remembered it very clearly.
Finally, the last 100 meters arrived, the golden stretch for the sprint, but after the previous 700 meters, everyone's strength was exhausted.
The noisy shouts and cheers around me were drowned out by the rapid beating of my heart. I closed my eyes and charged forward without a care in the world.
The sooner you die, the sooner you'll be reborn.
You Ran channeled her hatred into motivation and ultimately finished first.
As soon as he relaxed, his body naturally slumped down, and his legs buckled, causing him to fall to the ground.
At this moment, You Ran's feet were no longer her own, her hands were no longer her own, and even her thoughts were no longer her own.
Several roommates rushed over and helped her up, dragging her to the side like a corpse.
As she was slowly entering a state of confusion, she suddenly felt a cool sensation on her cheek. She opened her eyes and saw Qu Yun pressing a bottle of frozen mineral water against her cheek.
At this moment, You Ran really wanted to leap up and bite off a few pieces of his flesh, but unfortunately... she didn't even have the strength to breathe.
"How are you now? Still not tired?" Qu Yun asked.
Although You Ran no longer had the strength to speak, she still shook her head firmly.
After finishing, close your eyes and rest peacefully, temporarily sealing away all grudges and resentments.
Due to the fatigue of the past few days, coupled with the grueling 800-meter run in the morning, You Ran began to feel dizzy and aching in the evening, and her body felt weak and powerless.
While still unconscious, You Ran vaguely sensed her roommates talking anxiously, followed by the sound of phone calls. After a while, she felt a cool, smooth hand touch her forehead.
You Ran instinctively moved her face closer to the hand, seeking more coolness, but the hand quickly moved away.
Instead, she was embraced—youran felt herself being lifted up.
That embrace... to be honest, wasn't very comfortable; it was rock hard.
You Ran struggled to open her heavy eyelids and saw a handsome face.
At first, it seemed somewhat familiar, but upon closer inspection, I realized it was Qu Yun, only without her non-prescription glasses.
Without the vest, I almost didn't recognize him.
"Why are you staring at me?" Qu Yun carried her out of the third women's dormitory, not out of breath or with a heartbeat, feeling very relaxed.
"You...are you really Qu Yun?" You Ran's mind was still a bit hazy.
"Genuine or not." Qu Yun replied, continuing to stride forward.
Upon receiving an affirmative answer, You Ran's lips curled into a long smile: "Then, I can rest assured... I can throw up now."
Next, You Ran tilted her head slightly and vomited a bellyful of turbid matter onto Qu Yun.
Then, with a satisfied smile on her face, she drifted off into a deep sleep.