Rebirth: Illuminating a Brilliant Life

Su Xuan was under too much pressure from the high school entrance exam, so she ate a lot at every meal before the exam.

She often sat at the dining table, staring blankly at the food, then mechanically stuffing it into her mouth, as if only a full stomach could alleviate her anxiety. Her once-fitting school uniform began to feel tight, but she was completely unaware.

Her parents looked at her with some concern and advised her to eat less, but Su Xuan only responded vaguely, her chopsticks still not stopping.

She knew that overeating was bad, but the immense pressure made it impossible for her to control herself. When she studied late into the night, hunger would surge like a tide, and she would go to the kitchen again to find food to soothe her tense nerves.

At school, Su Xuan would occasionally feel unwell from eating too much, but the thought of the upcoming high school entrance exam would make her forget about it.

She poured all her energy into studying, and eating became her only way to release stress during breaks from intense studying, even if it was a somewhat unhealthy method.

She struggled with the pressure and the lack of food, waiting for the day of the high school entrance exam, hoping it would be the dawn that would end all this anxiety.

But after the exam, I found I had gained 5 pounds. It was like the nightmare from my past life was playing out before my eyes again.

Standing on the scale, watching the rising numbers, her initial joy was instantly replaced by sorrow. The increased weight felt like a cruel mockery, plunging her into self-loathing.

She recalled the strange looks she had received because of her obesity, and the whispers behind her back, as if they were still ringing in her ears.

Looking at herself in the mirror, Su Xuan pinched the fat on her stomach and secretly vowed to lose weight. She began to reduce her food intake, eating only a little bit at each meal, and would feel guilty for a long time if she ate even one extra bite.

She used to love eating snacks, but now she keeps them away and treats them like enemies.

However, because she is currently a high school student, she doesn't dare to lose weight through dieting. After all, she is in a stage with heavy academic workload, and dieting might affect her energy and physical development.

So she could only go for a run every night. When she ran, she would look at the dimly lit streets around her, and the occasional stranger passing by would make her wary.

The silence of the night was no longer pleasant, but rather an invisible pressure that made her uneasy with every step she took.

She knew this couldn't go on, so after much deliberation, she went to Cheng Ran and Meng Jiawei to confide her worries and determination to lose weight.

Upon hearing this, Cheng Ran immediately patted his chest and promised to go for a night run with her. Meng Jiawei also nodded and offered many safety suggestions.

Every evening, the three of them would meet at the agreed time. Cheng Ran would carefully prepare some emergency supplies, such as a small flashlight and pepper spray.

Meng Jiawei was responsible for planning the night running routes, choosing streets with streetlights and many pedestrians, and avoiding secluded and dark alleys.

During their night run, Cheng Ran led the way, always keeping an eye on his surroundings and occasionally looking back to check on Su Xuan.

Meng Jiawei brought up the rear, vigilantly observing for any suspicious individuals behind them. Su Xuan ran in the middle; with their company, she felt much more at ease, and her running rhythm became more stable.

Once, when a stray dog ​​suddenly rushed out, Su Xuan screamed in fright. Cheng Ran quickly stepped in front of her, while Meng Jiawei picked up a branch from the roadside to chase it away.

Once the danger was over, they looked at each other's tense expressions and couldn't help but laugh.

During this process, their friendship deepened with each night run, and Su Xuan felt incredibly lucky to have such a reliable friend, which strengthened her resolve to lose weight.

During her night runs, Su Xuan gradually adapted to the rhythm. Cheng Ran was a thoughtful guide; he would adjust the pace according to everyone's physical condition and share interesting campus anecdotes during the run, making the atmosphere of the night runs much more relaxed.

He knew Su Xuan's determination to lose weight, so he always encouraged her, telling her that perseverance leads to victory.

Meng Jiawei wasn't idle either; he remained vigilant at all times. Once, when they passed a construction site, Meng Jiawei noticed some protruding stones and scattered tools on the ground and promptly warned everyone to go around them, thus avoiding potential danger.

He would also check from time to time to make sure everyone had all the safety items they were carrying.

With their company, Su Xuan's night runs became increasingly successful. Her physical fitness gradually improved, and her weight began to decrease.

After each night run, they would rest briefly by the roadside to stretch. Cheng Ran would take out the water she had prepared and share it with everyone. During this time, they would chat about their studies that day and help each other with any difficult problems they encountered.

As time went on, the group of students jogging at night attracted the attention of other students.

Some classmates wanted to join them, but Su Xuan hesitated. She worried that too many people would be difficult to manage and might affect the atmosphere and safety of the night run. However, Cheng Ran and Meng Jiawei thought it was a good thing, as it could turn the night run into a group activity where everyone could supervise and encourage each other.

As a result, the night running group gradually grew in size.

The new students are divided into groups: some are responsible for logistical support, setting up aid stations along the night running route; others are responsible for safety patrols, working with Meng Jiawei to keep an eye on the surroundings.

Su Xuan was deeply moved as she looked at the increasingly organized team.

In this process, Su Xuan not only successfully lost 5 pounds, but also gained valuable friendships and experience in teamwork.

Their night running story spread throughout the campus, becoming an inspiring and heartwarming tale among the students, encouraging more people to bravely move forward on the path of pursuing health and dreams.

As the night running group grew, they began to have new goals.

Everyone decided to participate in the school's winter long-distance running competition. Su Xuan was a little worried, after all, this was different from their usual night runs; the competition was competitive and had time limits.

Cheng Ran noticed her concerns and pulled her and Meng Jiawei together to start developing a training plan. They increased the intensity of their night runs and added some speed training elements.

After each training session, everyone was exhausted and out of breath, but no one complained.

During the training, some minor frictions also occurred among the new members.

Some students felt the training intensity was too high and they couldn't keep up; others thought it should be even stricter to achieve better results. Su Xuan and her team, as the core members, worked hard to coordinate everyone's opinions. They adjusted the training content based on each student's physical condition, making the training more targeted.

The day of the competition finally arrived. That day, they stood spiritedly at the starting line, dressed in their matching team uniforms. Looking at her teammates around her, Su Xuan felt a surge of strength. With the sound of the starting gun, they shot off like arrows released from a bow.

Cheng Ran led the way, Meng Jiawei encouraged everyone in the team, and Su Xuan ran with all her might.

During the race, a teammate accidentally fell down. The other team members immediately stopped, helped him up, and continued forward together.

Their mutual support touched many people present. Although they didn't win the championship in the end, the competition made their friendship even stronger.

After that, the night running team continued to run at night.

Su Xuan was no longer just running to lose weight; she fell in love with the feeling of running with her friends and became more confident and stronger in the process. This night run became the most brilliant memory of her high school life.