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Chapter 35: The One-Handed Push-Up Challenge – New Team Members Are Coming!

The sun was gradually setting in the west.

Team members gradually came to Jiang Hanying to register for the assessment.

If they passed the assessment, Jiang Hanying would put a checkmark next to the corresponding item on the assessment form.

If you fail the test, then go back and keep practicing.

Finally, she looked at the only name that didn't have a single checkmark after it.

Then he looked up at Gao Juyao, who was still slowly practicing push-ups.

After putting down the assessment form and walking over, I watched as the person opposite me easily did thirty push-ups. Curious, I asked, "Are thirty push-ups really that hard?"

Gao Juyao took a deep breath, wanting to roll his eyes.

Just doing push-ups like this almost killed him!
Do you think it's difficult or not?
Thinking that rolling one's eyes would be too much effort, I simply gave up.

"Who, who can compare to you!"

This girl in front of me is a freak!
Li Chengxiao had just finished instructing Yuan Chaoyu and Xun Zhou on their persistent duck walk technique when he returned and saw the two lying face to face. He paused and said, "Put one hand behind your back."

Jiang Hanying was taken aback. She looked up and met the instructor's gaze. She immediately realized that this was an order for her. She kept her hands on the ground and put one hand behind her back.

This meant that he was now supporting his body weight with only one arm, which greatly increased the pressure.

"Try to see how many one-handed push-ups you can do."

Why has the difficulty suddenly increased again?

Since we can't add more training programs separately, we'll have to find ways to increase the training intensity.

[This didn't stump Jiang Hanying?]

[I can tell he's struggling a bit, but it shouldn't be a big problem.]

[Should we try one-finger push-ups next?]

After ten one-handed push-ups, Li Chengxiao said, "Switch hands."

Jiang Hanying quickly switched to her other hand and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Using only one hand is quite difficult; not only does the pressure increase dramatically, but you also have to maintain your balance at all times.

However, challenging tasks are more fun.

Gao Juyao, facing a direct attack from a lower dimension: "..."

Why do these weird push-ups in front of him!
He was really traumatized, but he was also really exhausted.

I'm willing but unable to do anything about it!
Did anyone notice Yao Ge's utterly dejected expression on the other end?

[Spurred on, Yao gritted his teeth, his adrenaline surged, and he finally managed to do thirty push-ups in one go. However, the reality was, he didn't!]

[Want to know if I need to practice again tomorrow if I don't pass today?]

I think we should.

What will the training program be like tomorrow?

[They definitely need to practice along with the others, otherwise they'll fall behind.]

[Then the unsatisfactory training programs will accumulate... Oh my god, just thinking about it makes me despair!]

[Brother Yao, let's think of it this way: the more debt you have, the less you worry!]

[Great idea, that's a very optimistic one.]

By the time the whistle blew for dinner, only Xi Ming remained among the guests who had passed all the tests.

Yuan Chaoyu and Xun Zhou both fell because of their duck-like steps.

Gao Juyao ultimately failed to pass the assessment for any of the projects.

Fortunately, before anyone could offer comfort, he took the initiative to console himself, his face flushed and burning red from the heat: "I guess this is another kind of balance, haha. It's okay, it's okay. If I can't do it now, I'll just keep trying. Take push-ups, for example. At least I could only do five in a row at the beginning, but now I can do ten in a row. That's doubled my previous number!"

Xun Zhou patted his still trembling arm and decisively gave him a thumbs up.

Everyone else smiled and encouraged them.

Xi Ming: "If Yao-ge can make ten today, he can make twenty in one go tomorrow!"

Yuan Chaoyu: "As long as there is progress, it's good."

Chu Yuan: "That's right, let's cheer each other on!"

[I was touched at this moment. Although Yao Ge's performance wasn't as dazzling as Jiang Hanying's, he persevered quietly and never gave up.]

I think Yao will pass the assessment, although he might be slower than others, but he will eventually reach the finish line. Talent is certainly a powerful asset, but the power of perseverance should not be underestimated!

[Wow, why is everyone in the comments section suddenly getting so emotional? But what they're all saying is really good.]

Captain Jiang, remember to cheer on your team!

I want to see all of you unlock the ultimate third stage of training!

[Hey, where's Jiang Hanying?]

Jiang Hanying's voice came from in front of them, "Six more rice scoops."

As expected, they will be unable to live without this rice spoon until their arm strength is fully developed and they can control their hand tremors.

Just after finishing their meal, before the guests had even stepped out of the cafeteria, they saw Lao Wang walking towards them.

"Sit down, sit down. I have something to tell you all during this break."

Kao Ju-yao looked expectant: "Are our new team members coming?"

Wang Jun nodded with a smile, his good mood clearly visible. "The final list was just confirmed while you were having dinner."

Yuan Chaoyu astutely caught a word in that sentence: "List?"

"Yes, the new team members coming this time aren't just one person. You can look forward to tonight to find out exactly how many there are and who they are."

After he finished speaking, the group looked at each other in bewilderment.

Gao Juyao excitedly chimed in, "Several of them have come! That makes our team much stronger!" After a pause, he added, "Does that mean I won't be at the bottom anymore?"

Wang Jun: "...Well, good luck!"

Judging from Director Wang's tone, there's still a high chance that Yao will remain at the bottom.

Currently, we know there are non-celebrity guests; it's unknown whether there will be other celebrity guests.

[It could also be an online influencer or blogger; the chances of finding a celebrity guest with a suitable schedule in such a short time are slim.]

[Looking forward to it! When will the new guest arrive?]

Jiang Hanying asked this question.

Wang Jun gave her a meaningful look. "Tomorrow morning, so I discussed it with your instructors and we decided to cancel the morning running training to make room for our new guests, your new teammates."

I was thinking of sleeping in tomorrow, but oh well, I guess I'll just have to set my alarm!

Upon hearing that they didn't have to run laps in the morning, the guests' eyes lit up dramatically.

Jiang Hanying was no exception. She didn't dislike running laps, but she certainly didn't like it either, mainly because she found it boring.

Of course, if someone were to race her to see who could run faster, that would be a different story.

Then he realized, "They came so fast!"

They rushed here overnight as soon as it was confirmed!

"Training can't wait, so we need to get the new guests on the team as soon as possible. Alright, that's all I wanted to say. You guys go back to training."

Although the morning run is cancelled, the evening training will proceed as usual.

After saying goodbye to Coach Wang, Jiang Hanying led her team straight to the playground.

Li Chengxiao was already waiting at the finish line. Once everyone was in place, he immediately announced the training content: "Tonight we will practice marching. Before we start, let's review the marching we practiced last night."

"Jiang Hanying, step forward!"

Jiang Hanying lifted her leg and took a step forward.

"Lead the team, let's go!"

After marching forward in an orderly fashion for about thirty meters, the group turned a corner and walked back, finally returning to their original positions.

"Your steps are fairly even, but next time be careful not to swing your arms around." Li Chengxiao calmly commented. "Next, I'll demonstrate the standard steps of marching in formation. Watch my movements carefully..."

I think our marching is the coolest, the coolest in the world, and no arguments allowed!

But it's also the hardest to learn.

[Agreed. I usually walk normally, but when I march in formation, I always end up with the wrong step, and the instructors can't correct it no matter what I do. I'm also completely baffled by it.]

You are not alone.

Let me see if any of the guests are walking in a marching stance with their feet turned out the wrong way?

(End of this chapter)