Chapter 224: Chapter 224

Gong Ruini didn’t understand why Zhao Guangran and the others were running so enthusiastically. Anyway, running was exhausting for her, and her heart was racing.

More importantly, according to Gong Ruini’s usual schedule, this was her bedtime.

Yet today, she had to get up against her will. What kind of tragic situation is this?

Zhao Xuran ran ahead, habitually looking back to see Gong Ruini lagging far behind without any surprise.

"Gong Ruini, speed up."

"Pick up your pace and swing your arms."

Gong Ruini was really about to cry. Come on, is there any need to be so strict?

Does he not know she’s a girl?

Does he not understand she should be treated gently?

Does he not know it’s her first day running?

No matter how much Gong Ruini expressed her dissatisfaction, and no matter how many tearful expressions she made at Zhao Xuran, he showed no intention of going easy.

Fine, met a heartless person, just have to endure, what else can you do?

Gong Ruini was actually hoping Zhao Xuran would ease up a bit, but after not getting the result she wanted, she had no choice but to run.

Never mind, it’s just running. If the Zhao brothers can persist, there’s no reason she can’t, and running can improve stamina. She won’t easily collapse during farm work later on.

Gong Ruini was thinking about persevering and hoped Zhao Xuran would take care of her, but she couldn’t withstand Zhao Guangran’s mischief.

Zhao Guangran had been thinking about thoroughly crushing Gong Ruini in an area he’s good at but she’s not, to see how she’d be prideful later. There had to be a place for a counterattack.

Except Zhao Guangran, no matter how hard he searched, couldn’t find anything to crush her. Unexpectedly, he discovered Gong Ruini wasn’t good at running, which delighted him.

If he weren’t worried about getting carried away and getting a lecture at home, he’d really want to cheer on the spot.

Though he couldn’t cheer, he could give Gong Ruini an unforgettable experience. She needed to know running wasn’t easy.

While Zhao Xuran was watching Gong Ruini, Zhao Guangran gradually sped up. Gong Ruwen didn’t notice and followed behind, since this speed was within their previous training range.

Gong Ruini was really about to cry, she hated running, and why wouldn’t Zhao Xuran give her face, running so fast.

Don’t ask how Gong Ruini knows; it’s because she clearly accelerated, yet found herself getting further away from Zhao Guangran.

No way, after this, I’ll have to discuss with the old man. I can accept brisk walking, but not running.

Running is really exhausting. She really doesn’t want to persist.

"Alright." Gong Ruwen supported Gong Ruini, who seemed to be collapsing, and told her they’d finished the whole course.

Ah, it ended just like that, Gong Ruini let out a big sigh of relief. She really wanted to take a shower and then go lie down, it was too tiring. Until now, Gong Ruini felt like she couldn’t stand properly.

How come with such a short distance, the girl felt so exhausted? Gong Ruwen frowned a little, knowing Ni Zi didn’t exercise, but didn’t expect such a short distance would tire her sister out . It seems like Mom was right; the girl has to exercise.

Initially, Gong Ruwen thought if Gong Ruini was unwilling, then just don’t run, since it’s hard to maintain waking up early every day.

But now Gong Ruwen had to suppress that thought.

Gong Ruini truly wasn’t that tired; she was exhausted while running but recovered afterward. However, she pretended to make her big brother relax and not make her work so hard.

If Gong Ruini knew Gong Ruwen’s thoughts after seeing her pathetic state, she probably wouldn’t have acted this way. But Gong Ruini didn’t know, so she kept pretending.

Zhao Xuran felt a bit sorry seeing Gong Ruini so exhausted. He knew today was her first day running, a considerable challenge for her, but didn’t expect Ni Zi would perform so poorly, he didn’t know how to comment.

Seeing Gong Ruini’s pathetic state, Zhao Guangran was thrilled. Hahaha, who would’ve thought Gong Ruini would be so terrible, "Brother, Ni Zi’s not doing well."

"I think it’s just lack of exercise normally; she should train more."

Zhao Guangran worried his big brother would feel sorry after seeing Gong Ruini’s pitiful state, then relent in the face of her complaints and agree to let her not run.

"Big brother, my first time running was too, but I persisted later."

"Brother, it’s what you said, the harder it is, the more you have to support it. I believe Ni Zi will persist."

Zhao Guangran, hearing too clearly how Zhao Guangran badmouthed her, made Gong Ruini furious.

Knowing Zhao Guangran would kick her when down, she didn’t expect him to be so impatient to blacken her name. Can’t imagine how he’d talk about her if she weren’t present.

Wanting to speak for herself and tell Zhao Xuran not to listen to Zhao Guangran’s nonsense, but she’s currently pretending to be a weak girl without stamina. If she suddenly spoke vigorously enough to argue with Zhao Guangran, how would Zhao Xuran see her, wouldn’t he think she’s a drama queen?

Helpless, Gong Ruini could only endure and listen to Zhao Guangran suggesting Zhao Xuran not relax and agree to Gong Ruini not exercising.

"Brother, only by having Ni Zi exercise can her stamina improve."

"Brother, you always say not to relax, demand tests, I think we could test through running too."

Zhao Guangran wanted Gong Ruini to know how annoying this testing thing could be. Humph, let’s see if Gong Ruini dares to make traps for him, making him participate in tests repeatedly. He just wanted Gong Ruini to know how terrifying tests could be.

No way, such a test exists, Gong Ruini knew Zhao Guangran wanted to fiercely trap her, didn’t expect him to be so ruthless.

Gong Ruini really wanted to defend herself a bit, after all, men and women’s stamina differ and should be tested separately, plus she’s just starting to train, of course, there should be an adaptation period.

Of course, if possible, there’s no need for a running test; she doesn’t want to be a star student, no need for so many demands.

Unfortunately, Gong Ruini’s idea was crushed by Zhao Xuran’s words, "I think it would work, I’ll ask about the requirements for a running test tomorrow."

Zhao Xuran noticed Gong Ruini was somewhat miserable, but it’s also due to her lack of regular exercise. As long as she exercises frequently, her stamina should improve.

Ahhh, Gong Ruini really wanted to strangle the Zhao brothers, never seen such excessive people, not considerate of women at all.

Anyway, the result of this matter couldn’t be changed, Gong Ruini completely collapsed into Gong Ruwen’s arms. Sleeping is best, no one would bully her, well, she could at least bully them back in her dreams.