At this point in time, Jiang Ling saw almost no other students on the field except for those from the Sports Club and the School Training Team.
The School Training Team all wore uniform training gear, making them easy to identify.
Almost instantly, Jiang Ling spotted that striking figure on the track.
Fang Chenxi was indeed still training on the field.
As she had mentioned before, Fang Chenxi’s athletic talent was essentially maxed out, to the point that she had quickly gained a high level of prestige and popularity after joining the Sports Club.
Moreover, because she loved sports, she had always wanted to make a name for herself in sprinting.
Jiang Ling remembered that even as a child, Fang Chenxi had participated in numerous citywide sports meets and achieved excellent results, winning gold medals across the board.
Fang Chenxi herself even harbored the desire to pursue a career in sports.
But that dream was quickly snuffed out.
Fang Chenxi’s family did not allow her to move in that direction.
Fang Chenxi’s father — a well-known real estate tycoon in Hang City — and her mother — a professor at a prestigious music academy — clearly did not want their daughter involved in sports.
To them, it was an industry that neither made money nor fit the image of a proper young lady.
However, Jiang Ling remembered that in the original novel, Fang Chenxi seemed to have been constantly fighting against her family’s wishes, even though she ultimately failed in the end.
Jiang Ling did not know the specific details.
The book only briefly mentioned that Fang Chenxi had withdrawn from the Sports Club after suffering an unexpected injury during a sports meet shortly after starting school.
Jiang Ling thought that perhaps some unforeseen accident had occurred during that particular sports meet.
The young girl’s running posture was lithe.
Her school uniform had been replaced with short sleeves and shorts more suitable for exercise.
Her jade-like, fair, and slender legs moved so fast they almost created afterimages, constantly crisscrossing in a way that was incredibly eye-catching.
A few girls were waiting at the starting line not far away.
They appeared to be fellow members of the Sports Club, and Jiang Ling could vaguely hear them cheering for Fang Chenxi.
Jiang Ling stood in the distance, silently watching.
She couldn’t help but feel emotional; Fang Chenxi truly lived up to her role as the heroine, appearing as a brilliant presence no matter where she went.
She had initially thought that Fang Chenxi’s personality might have changed slightly since her own transmigration into the book world, perhaps leading her to skip the Sports Club.
Looking at it now, Fang Chenxi’s obsession with the sports she excelled at still ran deep.
Jiang Ling also deeply understood the pain of being unable to continue on a path one was passionate about.
After all, in her previous life, if not for certain accidents, she probably would have pursued a master’s and a doctorate, perhaps even staying in academia for the rest of her life.
Jiang Ling sighed, pushing those long-buried, unpleasant memories to the back of her mind.
On this point, Jiang Ling truly admired Fang Chenxi.
As the heroine, she possessed the matching perseverance and a drive that refused to admit defeat.
She was truly admirable.
Jiang Ling suddenly burst out laughing.
What was she doing?
Why was she suddenly getting so sentimental for no reason?
‘I’m getting older, so I guess it’s easier to become sentimental.’
“Time to head home.”
Jiang Ling turned around, no longer looking at that figure, and left the field.
Jiang Ling had guessed correctly.
Fang Chenxi had never been able to let go of her obsession; she did not want to let those regrets repeat themselves.
This was also one of the few things she had managed to stick with since her rebirth.
The sports meet was at the end of October.
There was still one month left.
After more than two months of slacking off during summer vacation, Fang Chenxi clearly felt that her body could not quite keep up with such intensity.
After running just two 400-meter sprints, she felt her breathing grow rapid and was drenched in sweat.
She stopped at the finish line, not planning to continue.
Damp strands of hair stuck to her forehead, making her feel uncomfortable, yet it added a touch of wildness to her appearance.
“Chenxi, have some water.”
The girl calling her name considerately handed over a bottle of water while holding a towel, prepared to wipe the sweat for her.
Fang Chenxi thanked her but cut her off, taking the towel herself.
“I’ll do it myself.”
Fan Xi’s expression stiffened, but she quickly returned to normal, congratulating her with a happy look.
“Chenxi, you’ve recovered quite well. 1 minute and 10 seconds! That’s already an impressive level!”
The other girls chimed in, unable to hide the surprise in their eyes.
When she had first joined the club, she was only at an average level, but after just one week of training, she had already progressed to this point.
Fang Chenxi just smiled, not taking their praise to heart.
She wiped the sweat from her forehead, draped the towel over her shoulder, and said to Fan Xi,
“I’m heading back first. I’ll transfer the money for the water to you in a bit.”
Even though she had known these people in her past life, Fang Chenxi had no intention of forming deep connections with them again—especially the girl in front of her, Fan Xi.
This girl was very conniving.
Fang Chenxi could not forget how many petty tricks Fan Xi had played behind her back to target Lu Yuyao after she had rejected Fan Xi’s confession in her previous life.
It was better to stay away from people like that.
Without bothering to see the others’ reactions, Fang Chenxi turned and left.
“Tsk, she just runs a bit fast. Is there any need to be so arrogant all day, ignoring people like that?”
Seeing Fan Xi being snubbed, the other girls spoke up one after another to defend her.
Fan Xi’s face was dark for a moment before she regained her composure, smiling at everyone.
“It’s fine. Chenxi probably has something urgent to attend to. Let’s head out as well.”
With Fan Xi speaking up, the others didn’t say anything more and went about their business.
It was obvious that this group of girls listened to Fan Xi.
Fan Xi turned back around, watching Fang Chenxi’s receding figure, her eyes turning dark and unreadable.
[What are you doing?]
Jiang Ling suddenly received a message like this.
She had just left her house and was currently at a convenience store near the villa.
It was from Fang Chenxi.
Jiang Ling suddenly felt a bit guilty.
Fang Chenxi usually didn’t message her at this time.
Could she have been caught peeking earlier?
Jiang Ling couldn’t afford to lose her cool; she had to force herself to stay calm.
[Buying things. Why?]
[Nothing. I just suddenly missed you, so I sent you a message.]
[Are you crazy?]
[Heehee.]
Jiang Ling put her phone away, not intending to dally any longer with Fang Chenxi.
She also stopped wondering if she had been seen; perhaps Fang Chenxi was just bored again and was teasing her for fun.
She looked down, only to see over ten bags of salt that had somehow ended up in her shopping cart.
Jiang Ling’s gaze was resentful, blaming it all on Fang Chenxi’s sudden message.
A slender body was wrapped in a bath towel, and damp, long hair clung to her skin, sending bursts of coolness through her.
Yet, the smile on Fang Chenxi’s face was unstoppable.
She sent a few more harassing messages to Jiang Ling, and seeing that she was no longer responding, Fang Chenxi began to hum a song as she blew her hair dry.
She had seen Jiang Ling.
Right at the corner of the 400-meter track, Jiang Ling had been standing at the edge of the stands, looking at the field as if she were in a daze.
Fang Chenxi had spotted that dazzling gold at a single glance, followed by an uncontrollable wave of joy.
‘Is she here to see me?’
That question had barely surfaced before it was instantly answered.
At that moment, it felt as if Fang Chenxi’s breathing became even more labored and her heart beat a little faster.
She had only mentioned it to Jiang Ling in passing, yet Jiang Ling had taken it to heart.
Moreover, it seemed that in order to avoid being discovered, she had stood in a very secluded corner.
But she had seen her.
She finished drying her hair and pulled the plug.
Fang Chenxi climbed onto the bed, her fair and powerful legs gripping the quilt between them, while an unusual flush and excitement surged onto her face.