Forced into a romantic relationship

Chapter 448 Tell me, isn't it interesting?
"Wheelchair racing," as the name suggests, is a fun event that requires the use of a wheelchair.

The two contestants work together, with one person required to remain in a wheelchair throughout the entire process, their feet not touching the ground, and they only able to move forward using the wheelchair, while the other person is free to move around with almost no restrictions, and can even interfere with the opponent's progress.

Of course, interference is limited to obstruction. If a violent method such as dragging or malicious collision is used to hinder the opponent's progress, it will be considered a foul, and the offending party will need to return to the starting point to restart the game.

To limit the number of free-roaming participants and prevent the race from turning into a battle of offense and defense, each team must "escort" a ping-pong ball to the finish line. They can only use the ping-pong paddles provided by the organizers to support the ball and cannot touch it with their body parts. If the ball falls to the ground, the escorting team must pick it up and put it back on the paddle before continuing.

It is worth mentioning that the escort is not limited to free athletes; wheelchair athletes can also serve as escorts. The escort can be changed at any time during the race, and it is not allowed to use "attacking" ping-pong balls to hinder the opponent's progress.

In addition, the race is considered over only when both athletes in the team reach the finish line. If one person arrives early, it does not count, and the next event can only begin when the other person arrives.

Therefore, normally, this game should be played like this: the free player pushes the wheelchair player forward, while the wheelchair player is responsible for escorting the ping-pong ball while sitting in the wheelchair. This not only has a clear division of labor, but also ensures that the two reach the finish line at the same time.

This is still a game that tests teamwork.

As for adding rules to interfere with opponents, it's simply to increase the competitiveness of the game. If everyone adopts the above-mentioned gameplay, then basically no one will have the time to harass their opponents; and once you choose to interfere with your opponents, it's equivalent to giving up your progress to some extent.

Therefore, how to make choices and how to choose the way forward are quite important.

The "wheelchair race" requires running two laps around the track, a distance of 800 meters, which is quite physically demanding for free runners. Han Zhou originally planned to be a free runner, but since the next event in the second stage was even more physically demanding and could only be completed by wheelchair runners, he chose to be a wheelchair runner instead.

The moment the baton was handed to him, six groups had already set off, so he didn't even have a chance to say a word to Guzheng before he immediately pushed his wheelchair forward.

"Go for it, Han Zhou! Go for it, senior!"

The sound of a guzheng came from behind me.

"Look at me!"

Han Zhou had no chance to respond with a gesture, so he could only respond verbally, because at that moment he was pushing the wheelchair with his left hand and holding a ping-pong paddle with his right hand, clearly intending to act as an escort.

As for Wang Lengqiu, he ran out the moment Gu Zheng arrived, intending to stop the leading opponents.

That's right. Han Zhou and Wang Lengqiu didn't plan to play the game in a step-by-step manner. It would be too slow for Wang Lengqiu to push the wheelchair around, and given her physical strength, pushing the wheelchair around for two laps would be a huge burden for her. It would be better for her to go out and stop the opponent from the beginning, giving Han Zhou more time to widen the gap.

Han Zhou's physique is similar to that of Guzheng, so he naturally has an advantage that he can use. He can maintain the balance of the ping-pong ball in his hand while pushing the wheelchair forward with one hand.

However, this would inevitably make steering the wheelchair more difficult, so he needed Wang Lengqiu to buy him more time.

"Look everyone, as the second stage begins, the first team to use obstruction tactics in the 'wheelchair racing' has appeared—it's a group of two athletes! One is a handsome young man, and the other is none other than the 'Smiling Princess' Wang Lengqiu, whom everyone is familiar with! Unbelievable, this is the first time I've ever seen her participate in the sports meet!"

Xia Qing's excited voice rang out from the broadcast, "The two of them made a clear division of labor right from the start. Unlike the previous teams that used the tactic of advancing simultaneously, they acted separately. Clearly, they did not intend to let the other teams continue to gain the advantage. Will their actions change the current situation on the field?"

Did Wang Lengqiu participate in the sports meet?
My teammate is a guy?
This news was met with disbelief not only by the students of Linyi University, but also by the teachers in their offices.

Among the six celebrities, Wang Lengqiu is undoubtedly the most special one. Not only was her nickname malicious at the beginning, but she herself was also a student with serious problems. She was self-isolated, talked nonsense, kept to herself, did not participate in any class activities, and had almost no friends.

It could be said that it wasn't everyone isolating her, but rather she isolating everyone.

And it was this girl...

You're telling me she actually teamed up with boys to participate in a fun sports meet?

It's important to know that the fun sports meet is completely unmandatory; participation is entirely up to personal choice. Therefore, Wang Lengqiu clearly signed up voluntarily and also actively sought out a boy as her partner.

That's right... Wang Lengqiu must be in a relationship!

Aside from love, no one could think of any other possibility.

Even Chen Fei, the one who started the whole thing, was completely bewildered. When he registered Wang Lengqiu yesterday, he never thought that the other party would actually participate. Who knew that this guy would not only appear on the field, but also become teammates with Han Zhou!
No, didn't you have an affair with that guzheng player? How dare you team up with another woman in front of her?
Are all scumbags these days so arrogant?

What's most infuriating is that who the hell changed the competition rules!
Where's the bloodshed I wanted to see? Where's the scumbag kneeling down? Which bastard put these people in the same group? Isn't this helping that jerk?!
Oh, it's Xia Qing. It's alright then.

Chen Fei looked aggrieved. At the same time, listening to the discussions around them, He Ling asked in confusion, "Why is everyone saying that Wang Lengqiu is that boy's girlfriend?"

"You don't understand Wang Lengqiu. With that kind of personality, she can't even find a female friend, let alone a male friend. Her closest friends are probably just her roommates. The fact that she would participate in the sports meet with a guy is like the sun rising in the west." Chen Fei got angrier and angrier as he spoke.

He Ling pondered, "So, this Wang Lengqiu might actually like that boy?"

She was worried. She thought that Guzheng already had one rival in love, but now a second one had appeared. She wondered if Guzheng knew about this.

She hesitated for a long time yesterday and ultimately didn't dare to see Guzheng, but now it seems that even if it's just to tell Guzheng this news, she has to see her.

With this in mind, she gradually mustered her courage.

"It's almost certain, even if he's not her boyfriend, they must have a very close relationship."

Chen Fei had no idea what his girlfriend was thinking, and said sourly, "What a bastard. I heard that even Teacher Ouyang and Zhong Ling are on good terms with this scumbag. There are only so many famous beauties at Lin University, and they are all related to this bastard. Calling him a 'celebrity collector' is not an exaggeration at all."

He Lingru was struck dumb: "And who are Teacher Ouyang and Zhong Ling?"

Does the guzheng have that many rivals?

Wouldn't her situation be very dangerous?
He Ling took a deep breath, her expression complex as she looked at the handsome boy in the wheelchair on the playground, her gaze gradually hardening.

It seems I have no choice but to meet Guzheng no matter what.

……

Meanwhile, the competition on the playground continued.

Wang Lengqiu appeared thin, but her physique wasn't as frail as everyone imagined; at least her speed was impressive, quickly blocking the lead team. This frustrated the leader, who tried several times to shake off Wang Lengqiu's obstruction, but the girl's endearing appearance prevented either of them from uttering a harsh word. Seeing the stalemate, the free agent in this group gritted his teeth, gave up on continuing, and immediately went to intercept the second-place team.

The two players from the second-place team were stunned, thinking, "Why aren't you trying to sprint ahead and block us?" Then they suddenly realized what was happening, and the free-roaming players in this group also gave up on moving forward and went to intercept the team in third place.

The third-place team followed suit and immediately went to intercept the next team.

And so, until Han Zhou, who was in last place, was intercepted by a free agent from the second-to-last team, a strange scene unfolded. Everyone stopped running, seemingly intending to remain in this stalemate.

In fact, maintaining a stalemate is beneficial for the team currently in first place, since they are the fastest runners and are exhausted, so they can take this opportunity to rest.

Even if the stalemate is broken, those who are currently in the lead will remain in the lead, and Wang Lengqiu's team, who are in the bottom position, will remain in the bottom position. Such a blockade cannot change anything.

Seemingly realizing this, Wang Lengqiu, who had been blocking the first team, suddenly moved and walked expressionlessly toward Han Zhou, who had been blocked. The free agent of the first team's eyes lit up, realizing that an opportunity had come. He quickly gave up blocking the second team and immediately ran back to his teammate to push the wheelchair.

The free agent from the second team had the same idea and immediately went back behind his teammates to push the wheelchair. However, at that moment, Wang Lengqiu suddenly turned around and blocked the front of the team.

"Damn it, why aren't you stopping the first place winner? Why are you stopping us?!"

The free agent from the second-place team got anxious. Seeing the first-place team advancing rapidly, he couldn't sit still any longer. He quickly abandoned his teammates, rushed forward, and blocked the first-place team.

Meanwhile, the third-place team lost their interception and realized that this was a good opportunity to overtake their opponents. They were about to go all out when the fourth-place team, of course, would not let them slip away. They immediately sent people to intercept them.

The fifth-place team, having also lost their interception, wanted to seize the opportunity to run forward. To prevent the sixth-place team from interfering, the two quickly shouted back, "We're all good brothers, don't mess with us! Let them block us, we'll run our own race!"

The team in sixth place understood perfectly, and the two teams, without stopping each other, sneaked forward together.

In reality, regardless of whether these teams choose to intercept each other or secretly escape, the final outcome is the same—

The person blocking Han Zhou's way had disappeared.

Wang Lengqiu easily disrupted the order of the interception.

At this moment, unless the first-place free agent immediately runs back to stop Han Zhou, the path ahead is virtually unobstructed.

The other side would definitely not do that. There is a considerable distance between them. If Wang Lengqiu suddenly gives up intercepting the second place, they will definitely lose their first place position!

Seizing the opportunity, Han Zhou immediately pushed the wheelchair forward for quite a distance.

Compared to other teams, his biggest advantage is that even if no one pushes him from behind, his speed is not much slower than other teams. Therefore, as long as no one intercepts him, he can quickly overtake other teams.

It's worth mentioning that during the process, some teams accidentally dropped their ping-pong balls on the ground, which helped him close the gap with the other teams again.

"A stroke of genius! Wang Lengqiu simply changed the interception target, and the situation instantly changed! They have successfully closed the gap with the other teams and are about to overtake them for the first time!"

Xia Qing shouted loudly over the radio. If it weren't for her passionate commentary, Han Zhou might have suspected she was a fan of Wang Lengqiu.

Hearing the announcement over the loudspeaker, the two players from the first team were extremely anxious. They really wanted to curse the free agent from the second team as an idiot, but they managed to hold back: "The teams behind are about to catch up, why are you stopping us?"

The man shrugged and replied irritably, "Then you should ask Wang Lengqiu why he stopped us."

"If Wang Lengqiu is stopping you, then go stop them! Why are you stopping us?"

Do I look like an idiot to you?

The man sneered, "If we stop them and let you escape, we still lose, don't we?"

The teams at the top were fiercely competitive, while the teams lagging behind were secretly making friends. Some even chatted with Han Zhou, asking him why he was with Wang Lengqiu and what their relationship was.

"Dude, just tell us! We promise we won't stop you later!"

“We are friends,” Han Zhou replied with a smile.

"Friend? Really? You sound a little guilty."

"Haha, I don't think so. They're more like boyfriend and girlfriend."

"Even if you're just friends, that's amazing. I've never seen Wang Lengqiu with another guy. You have a great chance, bro."

"..."

"Does this even resemble a competition?"

Chen Fei, watching from a distance, had veins bulging on his forehead. He thought to himself, "Are these guys playing house? Why don't you stop that bastard!"

Gu Zheng on the other side also looked unhappy, but what angered her was that everyone around her was talking nonsense. Senior Wang Lengqiu was not Han Zhou's girlfriend!

"Hmph, these people are so undisciplined, they don't look like they're competing at all..." she muttered.

"This is a fun sports meet," Mo Yixia said casually.

"What's wrong with a fun sports meet? Any competition should be taken seriously!"

Mo Yixia glanced at her: "Just tell me if it's interesting or not."

Gu Zheng snorted coldly and remained silent.

(End of this chapter)