Chapter 308 The Background Fiancée in Campus Novel (11)

Chapter 308 The Background Fiancée Character in a Campus Story (11)

"Tang Qing! Are you heading to the cafeteria?"

Seeing Tang Qing stand up, Xin Ke immediately chased after her. "Wait for me! I'll go with you!"

As Xin Ke spoke, her eyes unconsciously lit up with anticipation.

She’s such an angel—I just can’t help wanting to get closer… just a little closer…

Tang Qing smiled, her gaze glanced past Xin Ke, where Cao Zhong was glaring daggers at her…

Their eyes locked, but Tang Qing’s smile didn’t waver as she replied, "Sure."

Watching the two walk out of the classroom one after another, Cao Zhong let out a frustrated curse!

Damn it!

This Tang Qing was doing this just to spite him!

For a whole week now!

Xin Ke hadn’t been alone for a single moment—like a shadow, she was glued to Tang Qing’s side all day.

Cao Zhong’s eyes darkened as he gritted his teeth. This Xin Ke was truly a pain in his neck, a total eyesore!

Just as he was thinking this, another voice suddenly sounded beside him. "Hey! Cao Zhong, what are you staring at? Something interesting?"

"Sports meet sign-ups—wanna try your luck?"

It was the class’s P.E. rep, Zheng Hongwei.

The sports meet was scheduled for next Thursday, and he was filling the last few open slots. "How about the long jump?"

Cao Zhong glanced at the sign-up sheet and noticed the vacant spot for the 3000-meter long-distance race. With a sly grin, he asked, "No one for this one?"

Zheng Hongwei sighed. "It’s 3000 meters—a brutal one."

"Maybe… you could step up for the team?"

Cao Zhong naturally had no intention of sacrificing himself!

If anyone was going to suffer, it should be Xin Ke!

Right in front of Zheng Hongwei, Cao Zhong grinned, full of malice, and directly wrote Xin Ke’s name on the form!

"These scholarship kids from the slums should be especially resilient, don’t you think?"

Zheng Hongwei hesitated. "She’s a twig—how’s she gonna finish?"

Hearing this, Cao Zhong’s smile grew even more sinister as he slowly replied, "Then… let’s give Xin Ke a real ‘encouragement’."

"After all… bailing on the race means getting docked credits."

With Xin Ke’s money troubles, she’d drag herself across the finish line for that scholarship!

When Xin Ke found out she was signed up for the 3000-meter run, her jaw dropped in shock!

She immediately exclaimed, "No way! There’s no way I can do this!"

Shaking her head vigorously like a rattle-drum, Xin Ke wore a pained expression. Running 800 meters was already a struggle for her, let alone 3000 meters...

There was another thing...

Next Thursday would likely fall during her period.

"I... I don't have the stamina..." Her eyes wide with panic, Xin Ke tried negotiating with the Sports Commissioner. "Can't someone else do it?"

"I really... don't think I'm suited for this..."

Before she could finish, Cao Zhong sneered sarcastically, "Then tell us, who *should* do it?"

"Xin Ke, you made it into St. John's, yet you're still complaining—picking and choosing. What, you just want the money without putting in the work?"

Picked on yet again, Xin Ke was momentarily speechless. "You—!"

She hadn't signed up at all—this had to be Cao Zhong's doing, as usual!

From the very first day of school, she had no idea what she'd done to offend him.

So petty!

As tensions rose, Tang Qing’s voice suddenly spoke up. "Can we switch participants now?"

"We can, but... who would replace her?" Zheng Hongwei scratched his head awkwardly. "I've asked around—no one's willing."

Bunch of spoiled brats—none of them wanted to inconvenience themselves.

"I'll do it."

Tang Qing’s response left everyone speechless.

Xin Ke recovered first and immediately protested, "No!"

3000 meters—such a brutal run—how could she dump this on her sweet friend?

"I'll do it... I'll try my best... I should manage." Hesitating, Xin Ke’s face was full of reluctance...

Just then, Cao Zhong chimed in again: "Hah—"

"Not 'should'—'must.'"

"St. John's rules—quitting mid-race costs credits."

What?!

It affects my GPA?

Xin Ke’s already troubled expression froze completely.

"I'll do it."

Tang Qing said calmly. Before Xin Ke could protest, Tang Qing had already replaced the name with her own...

"No, really..."

"Tang Qing, you shouldn't have to do this for me..."

Her friend's kindness made Xin Ke's eyes well up.

Just thinking about how tough a 3000-meter run was made Xin Ke even less willing to see Tang Qing suffer.

"It's fine. I think... I'm probably better suited for it than you."

Turning to Xin Ke, Tang Qing gave her signature smile again—warm and reassuring.

That familiar smile left Xin Ke momentarily stunned...

It seemed that no matter what, this angel always stood firmly behind her...

Amid the weirdly intimate moment between the two, Cao Zhong only felt irritated and couldn't help muttering, "Hmph—butting in where you don't belong!"

When he looked up, he suddenly met Tang Qing's gaze!

"Student Cao, got something to say?"

Of course he did!

But...

Locking eyes with her, Cao Zhong couldn't quite describe the feeling, only that...

Tang Qing's eyes were actually... kinda pretty?

The remaining taunts suddenly got stuck in his throat...

The system immediately objected to the 3000-meter race!

"This is way too much!"

"Xin Ke is on her period, and you're not feeling great either..." The white orb in her mind was still trying to persuade Tang Qing. "It's really not necessary."

In the original plot, this part was indeed run by Xin Ke. She ended up being carried to the infirmary, which was also the first time Song Yijin felt sorry for her...

Thinking of Xin Ke's miserable state in the original plot, the system hesitated...

"You said it yourself—this 3000-meter run could win Song Yijin's sympathy."

"Such a golden opportunity—why not take it?"

But there was no need to put herself through that!

The system continued, "Want me to get you an item?"

Hearing this, the gentle little angel suddenly grinned, her widened smile with a hint of mischief...

Tang Qing spoke, "Oh? Now props aren't too pricey?"

"Those love points are so valuable... Not in a hurry to find Gu Xiaoman anymore?"

The system instantly went silent!

Before muting itself, it still managed to notify Tang Qing, "Song Yijin is here."

Turning around, she indeed saw School Doctor Song.

Song Yijin, usually expressionless, now held clear anger in his eyes as he stared at Tang Qing, thinking she was being completely irresponsible!

He had gone to the administration building to submit materials for a change and just happened to hear about Tang Qing signing up for the race.

Are you kidding me?

Yesterday she was sickly, and today she wanted to run 3000 meters?

Trying to kill herself?

Facing the relaxed-looking Tang Qing, the school doctor demanded coldly, "Why?"