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Under normal circumstances, he would have no chance of winning.
But—that's in the past!
He's now on a cheat code!
He had personally experienced the unreasonable power of mixed-race individuals.
Lu Mingfei's ghostly speed and earth-shattering force still haunt him.
Strangely enough, when I thought I was going to die, every time Lu Mingfei punched me, instead of killing me, a strange warm current flowed into my body.
He could clearly feel the dragon blood dormant within him roaring, boiling, and awakening wildly!
The feeling was like someone was beating you up while simultaneously performing a healing spell – a bittersweet experience.
Even after time rewinds, his brief increase in bloodline awakening doesn't seem to have dropped to zero; instead, it jumped from a pitiful 1% to 5%. The time rewind didn't take away this power.
That's the source of his confidence to provoke Su Xiaoqiang!
What's more... he also has that cheat device—the [Fitness Capsule]!
He takes one pill before the match, and he can maintain peak performance throughout!
After the competition, you can also avoid the worry of muscle soreness.
"Fine! Very well!" Su Xiaoqiang said "fine" several times, then laughed angrily, "Lu Mingfei, if you can beat me today, I'll pretend I didn't see what happened between you and Liu Miaomiao!"
"But what if you lose..."
"I will not lose!" Lu Mingfei said resolutely.
"Hmph! Anyone can be stubborn. If you lose, you have to promise me one thing!"
"what's up?"
"I...I haven't thought about it yet!"
"This is not fair!"
"Tsk! Well then," Su Xiaoqiang's eyes darted around, and she raised her chin, "If you win, I'll grant you one request! Fair enough? How about it?"
"Oh?" Lu Mingfei's eyes subconsciously swept over Su Xiaoqiang.
Fortunately, Lu Mingfei doesn't watch much Japanese anime, otherwise his mind would probably be automatically conjuring up some indescribable betting scenarios.
A strange chill instantly crept up Su Xiaoqiang's nape.
This guy... is he thinking something weird?!
She quickly shook her head to suppress her unease, and her confidence in victory soon overwhelmed the strange feeling.
Su Xiaoqiang's lips curled into a smile, his expression one of undisguised provocation:
"Anyway, it's not like I'm the one who lost! Stop being so wishy-washy, just get to the point, is it okay or not? Give me a straight answer!"
“Sure! Of course!” Lu Mingfei met the provocative gaze without flinching.
Chapter 28 Su Xiaoqiang is getting anxious
Su Xiaoqiang had a confident, even slightly cruel, smile on his lips.
In her view, the outcome of this match was already decided.
Her mind was already racing with plans on how to make things difficult for Lu Mingfei later.
As for losing?
This concept simply didn't exist in her mind at that moment.
Unless the sun really rises in the west tomorrow, Lu Mingfei has absolutely no chance of winning!
"Follow me!" Su Xiaoqiang tossed her hair deftly and turned to lead the way.
Without saying a word, Lu Mingfei took off and followed.
Liu Miaomiao hesitated for a moment, her gaze sweeping over the two resolute figures as they walked away. In the end, she bit her lower lip and jogged after them.
Lu Mingfei's statement "I will win" was made with absolute certainty, and the seriousness in his eyes seemed completely genuine.
The faint hope in Liu Miaomiao's heart was like a spark ignited by a gust of wind, but what followed was an even heavier worry.
Although Lu Mingfei's situation is unclear, Su Xiaoqiang's strength is undeniable.
Su Xiaoqiang led the two to the fourth floor of "Century Star," a VIP area that was noticeably quieter and more luxurious.
The staff member who was organizing documents behind the counter caught sight of Su Xiaoqiang and immediately sprang to his feet, his face beaming with a respectful smile as he bowed slightly.
"Hello, Ms. Su! How can I help you?"
"Give them a few bottles of saline solution." Su Xiaoqiang's gaze swept over Lu Mingfei and Liu Miaomiao.
"Okay, Ms. Su! Right away!" The staff member reacted quickly, turning around and opening the refrigerator door behind him, deftly taking out three bottles of chilled saline solution.
He jogged around the counter and shoved the water directly into Lu Mingfei's arms.
"Here you go, it's perfect for replenishing fluids after exercise!" he said with a beaming smile.
The choice of who to hand out the water was quite subtle. Clearly, in the eyes of the staff, Lu Mingfei was naturally defined as the two ladies' "little follower".
Lu Mingfei didn't seem to mind. He caught the three bottles of ice-cold water steadily and put them in his pocket, saying without changing his expression, "Thanks."
His mind was racing with calculations:
Those who achieve great things don't concern themselves with trifles! Only a fool wouldn't take advantage of a good deal!
Next, Su Xiaoqiang led the two of them straight to the changing room.
She stopped at the door, crossed her arms, and glanced at Lu Mingfei from head to toe.
The guy was dressed in a smart black suit, with his tie hanging loosely around his neck, and even a pair of shiny but obviously unsuitable leather shoes.
"Hey, Lu Mingfei," Su Xiaoqiang raised an eyebrow, "you wouldn't... be thinking of racing me in this outfit, would you?"
She emphasized the word "this outfit" and tapped the smooth floor with her toe, making a soft "tap" sound.
Lu Mingfei shrugged nonchalantly, the movement small but exuding an air of arrogance:
"What, no?"
This outfit was a "gift" from the system; he didn't recognize the brand, but somehow, a surge of inflated confidence took root in his heart.
Even wrapped in this restrictive outfit and wearing uncomfortable leather shoes, he could still make Miss Su question her existence!
"Fine, fine, fine!" Su Xiaoqiang laughed in exasperation at this self-righteous reply. "Alright! Then I won't take advantage of you, I won't exchange it! We'll compete like this!"
She flicked her sleeves, showing off her outfit:
A pure white sports vest outlines her figure, casually draped with a matching jacket, paired with neat denim shorts and a pair of nearly knee-high hard boots.
Looking at those eye-catching boots, Lu Mingfei couldn't help but complain:
“I’m telling you, ‘Little Fairy,’ for your own good, you should change it.”
"Otherwise, if you lose later, you'll cheat by saying you weren't in top form, or that your shoes were too heavy and affected your performance..."
He put on a sincere expression that said, "I'm thinking of you."
But when these words reached Su Xiaoqiang's ears, every word was like a needle wrapped in honey!
Her eyebrows furrowed, and her beautiful eyes blazed with fury.
"Who are you being sarcastic about?! Are you implying that I, Su Xiaoqiang, would renege on my debts?!"
Lu Mingfei seemed oblivious to the burning passion in her eyes, leisurely turning his gaze to Liu Miaomiao, who was standing in the background, his tone soft and gentle:
"Miaomiao, did you hear that? Miss Su's words are law; she personally guaranteed that she won't renege on her promise!"
"Hmm..." Liu Miaomiao was called out by him. Her long eyelashes fluttered innocently twice, and she nodded with a slightly bewildered obedience.
That drawn-out "Miaomiao," with its unabashed intimacy, coupled with Liu Miaomiao's silent "testimony," instantly ignited Su Xiaoqiang's powder keg!
Oh! These two scumbags really don't treat her like family, do they?! They're just showing off their love right in front of her?!
She was burning with anger, gritting her teeth as she forced out the words:
"Great! Excellent! Then let's have this 'Miaomiao' be our referee! So you won't say I'm bullying you! Is that alright?"
"Sure!" Lu Mingfei answered quickly, beating Liu Miaomiao to the punch, his smile bright and sunny.
Su Xiaoqiang glared at them both fiercely and snorted heavily through her nose.
"snort--!"
Her inner voice screamed: Just you wait! If I don't make you beg for mercy on your knees, I'll write my name, Su Xiaoqiang, backwards!
Fueled with pent-up anger, Su Xiaoqiang, accompanied by Lu Mingfei and Liu Miaomiao on either side, stormed into the running area.
This place is like an open-air grandstand facing the urban landscape. Twelve top-of-the-line treadmills with a rugged design and a strong sense of technology are lined up in a long steel row. The brand-new metal gleams coldly under the lights, silently showing off their high price.
Near the corner, a man and a woman were jogging at a gentle pace on two of the treadmills.
However, when Su Xiaoqiang and Liu Miaomiao suddenly entered this relatively open area, they immediately attracted everyone's attention like a magnet.
There's no other reason than that these two girls are simply too dazzling!
They stood there, and the expensive equipment around them seemed to become mere decorations.
Just then, the man jogging on the treadmill was involuntarily drawn to them. When he saw the silhouettes of Su and Liu, his breath caught in his throat and his steps faltered!
He stumbled and frantically grabbed the handrail, making a loud "bang," almost causing the equipment to tip over.
This embarrassing scene naturally did not escape the notice of his female companion.
The girl clicked her tongue, her face instantly turning frosty. She slammed the treadmill to a stop, grabbed a towel and hastily wiped non-existent sweat from her forehead. She glared at the man with daggers in her eyes, then turned and left without a word!
The man was left looking embarrassed. He glanced at his departing female companion, then stole another glance at Su and Liu. In the end, he could only scratch his head in frustration and slink away to catch up.
"Hey, you know the basics of operating a treadmill, right?" Su Xiaoqiang crossed her arms and glanced sideways at Lu Mingfei.
Lu Mingfei unconsciously scratched the back of his head—he was truly stumped by the question; he had never actually touched this thing before.
Su Xiaoqiang noticed his embarrassment at a glance, gave a slight twitch of her lips, and then began to demonstrate:
"See this? This is speed control. Push the scroll wheel up to speed up, and pull it down to slow down. This is for setting the distance and slope. And this—the big red button is for emergency braking. If you're worried about falling flat on your face, just tap it!"
Her explanation wasn't exactly gentle, but she didn't miss any of the key points.