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Chapter 475: Chapter 321 High Jump_2
"Hu Jun, do you need any help with tasks? I can do anything!" Yu Wen volunteered.
Life committee member Hu Jun considered for a moment, then pointed to the two containers of purified water at the back of the classroom. "Since you put it that way, these containers of water are now your responsibility. Help me move them to the sports field."
Yu Wen’s expression changed, and she squeezed out a sentence, "Fine, you’re ruthless!"
...
It wasn’t even 8 a.m. yet, but the sports day had already begun.
Everything was proceeding in an orderly manner.
In the morning, Jiang Ning was participating in the high jump event.
This event was quite interesting; he received his number from Hu Jun, the life committee member.
This task was supposed to be managed by the sports committee member, Zhang Chi, but Zhang Chi was completely focused on training in hopes of winning prizes and earning money, and he didn’t care about trivial class affairs.
"Jiang Ning, I know where the high jump area is!" Chen Siyu pointed toward the southwest corner of the sports field, not far from the soccer goalposts.
"Yeah, let’s go." Jiang Ning had already seen it.
Several people followed behind Jiang Ning, including Bai Yuxia and Yang Sheng.
Yang Sheng had signed up for the high jump; she was in the female group, which started a bit later, so she was scouting the area in advance.
Class monitor Huang Zhongfei led Yu Wen and the others.
Wu Xiaoqi strolled leisurely around the sports field, holding a basketball.
Yu Wen glanced at him as if the sun had risen in the west, "Wu Xiaoqi, you’re participating in the high jump?"
She was full of disbelief; Wu Xiaoqi was just over 1.6 meters tall, even shorter than her!
Wu Xiaoqi heard the skepticism in her voice, the ridicule of an ignorant woman.
But Wu Xiaoqi was a strong competitor. On the path to greatness, there were not only flowers and glory, but also baseless suspicions and ridicule.
Wu Xiaoqi never bothered with excessive rebuttals. Indifferent, he would use his formidable skills to shatter all doubts and prove himself with his performance!
The group reached the southwest part of the sports field.
This year’s sports event coincided with the 60th anniversary of the school, and the rewards were substantial. Everyone participated with a trial mentality, creating a lively atmosphere, and teachers from every class highly encouraged their students to participate, leading to a large number of registrants.
In their class 8 alone, there were five students participating in the men’s high jump.
They were Huang Zhongfei, Wu Xiaoqi, Cui Yu, Jiang Ning, and Dan Kaiquan.
This was just from one class. From first-year to third-year and including the repeat students, there were a total of 40 classes!
From students with sports specialties to first-year students, the array of abilities was huge, creating a significant gap.
To enhance efficiency, Fourth Middle School set up two stands and conducted the competition simultaneously. Once the bar reached a certain height, they would consolidate the competition areas for the final event.
Jiang Ning was at venue number 1.
The school loudspeaker broadcasted the announcer’s voice: "Attention all students, the high jump competition is about to start. All participating students, please gather at the southwest corner of the sports field."
Students from various classes immediately sprang into action.
Shi Qianjin from class 9 said to Shen Xu, "High jump is your strong suit, let’s go and show them what you’ve got."
Shen Xu had recently started a business renting out phones and had quite a bit of money at his disposal.
After downing half a can of Red Bull, he cautioned, "Don’t hype it up!"
A boy from class 10 said, "Brother Xu, let’s not hold back and wipe out these kids!"
He had a roguish air about him, and the disdain in his eyes would easily make anyone think he was up to no good—and indeed, he was not.
Shen Xu didn’t really mind. This guy, Ge Hao, was notorious as a bully in middle school, often involved in bad deeds and known as "Haozi."
Most students felt intimidated when confronted by people like Ge Hao.
Now that Shen Xu’s business was doing well, Ge Hao wanted to associate with him, but Shen Xu just smiled and was fine hanging out, but he didn’t entertain any hopes of lending him money.
Interestingly, students with low grades and low quality like Ge Hao and Deng Xiang were almost extinct at Fourth Middle School.
Such students were common in middle school, but once it came to high school, places like Fourth Middle School required at least 640 points to enter, blocking out underperforming students.
Speaking of which, Shen Xu and Shi Qianjin headed to the competition venue.
Upon seeing this, Wang Longlong from their homeroom said, "Brother Ma, stop playing around, let’s go watch the high jump!"
"From my many years of experience, the high jump is much more interesting than sprinting."
Ma Shicheng looked up and saw the crowd moving towards the high jump area, then tucked his cell phone into his pocket.
"Let’s go."
You can play with your phone anytime, but high jump happens just once a year.
...
Venue number 1 for the high jump had a thick, dark green mat set up to prevent students from getting injured during the jump.
Sports teacher Gu Wei explained the rules:
"Third, athletes must take off using one foot.
Fourth, if any of the following situations occur, the attempt will be ruled as a failed jump, 1. If the horizontal bar is knocked off during the attempt..."
After finishing the explanation of the rules, Gu Wei announced the start of the high jump:
"Everyone proceed in order, to ensure quality, the first round will start at a height of 1.35 meters."
He pointed to the bar near the mat, where two students were seated on stools, responsible for adjusting the height.
Gu Wei had just spoken.
Cui Yu immediately said, "Damn, that high?"
Meng Gui, also worried for his good brother, said, "If it were me, I definitely couldn’t make it."
Yang Sheng asked, "Jiang Ning, you totally got this, right?"
Jiang Ning said, "Easy."
The surrounding students glanced at Jiang Ning and after noticing his height, remained silent.
In high jump, height has a significant advantage.
Chen Siyu said, "That high? Absolutely not for me."
Yang Sheng explained, "For students who haven’t practiced high jumping, most only use the straddle technique. 1.35 meters is quite tough, even I have to put in effort to get over."
Gu Wei whistled, and the high jump started!
From the loudspeaker blared the enthusiastic announcement: "To all high jump athletes, under the sunlight, your competition ground shines gloriously, athletes, use your graceful bodies..."
The first two competing students failed; the third one was from Class 8, Wu Xiaoqi.
As soon as he entered, he was met with skeptical looks.
Someone whispered, "Next, please."
Wu Xiaoqi handed over the basketball to the onlooking Dan Xiao, his best friend.
Dan Xiao encouraged, "Go for it!"
The whistle blew.
Wu Xiaoqi burst out from an angle and as he reached the bar, he pushed off with his left foot, his body soared through the air, his right leg following in a swift motion, effortlessly clearing the bar, surprising everyone.
No one expected that the short Wu Xiaoqi would pass so easily.
Applause broke out around him.
Yu Wen was optimistic, "Class leader, this must be easy for you, you’ve got such long legs!"
Huang Zhongfei remained silent with a serious expression.
Many competitors later, it was Huang Zhongfei’s turn. He lived up to expectations and was eliminated in the first round.
Yu Wen: ’...’
"It’s okay, everyone has their weaknesses. Even the handsome guys can’t do everything," she said.
Jiang Yanan turned to Jiang Ning and remarked, "Not necessarily, right?"
"Brother Gui, it’s my turn, it’s my turn!" Cui Yu was excited.
Meng Gui encouraged, "Go for it!"
Cui Yu replied, "Don’t worry, the glory I win will also be yours!"
Finally, it was Cui Yu’s turn.
He gathered all his strength, imitating the previous competitors, and charged out at an angle.
Accelerating, accelerating, and more accelerating!
Cui Yu gave his all, sprinting like a wild dog.
A student commented, "Nice technique!"
"From his form, you can tell he’s suited for high jump."
"This sprint, he’s definitely got it!"
Yu Wen hadn’t left; seeing Cui Yu, she almost thought he had made it.
But Cui Yu, too excited, went astray, his foot flew up, striking the upright bar, and he kicked it away.
Wang Longlong exclaimed, "Brother Cui is amazing, totally breaking the mold!"
After the first round of high jump concluded, Jiang Ning effortlessly cleared the bar, his elegant form drawing the attention of female classmates, but soon, even more impressive boys drew their gaze.
On the sports field, attractiveness isn’t everything; the strong attract the most attention from girls.
The first round ended, eliminating most of the less competent students. Three from Class 8 advanced: Jiang Ning, Wu Xiaoqi, Dan Kaiquan.
In the second round, the PE teacher Gu Wei took charge, raising the bar directly to 1.45 meters.
"You confident?" Dan Xiao asked Wu Xiaoqi.
Wu Xiaoqi tossed the ball, took a run-up, jumped, and cleared it in one go:
"Is that it?"
Dan Kaiquan also passed easily: "No difficulty at all!"
"A few brothers going for it, it’s like wreaking havoc."
Geng Lu had gone earlier to cheer for her sister He Qingtang. Now, she hurried over, "Jiang Ning, is it almost your turn?"
Jiang Ning pointed to the 1.45 meter bar ahead: "Three more people to go."
Geng Lu asked, "You can make it, right?"
Jiang Ning said, "Eyes closed."
Geng Lu obediently closed her eyes immediately, her eyelashes trembling slightly, completely unguarded.
Jiang Ning said, "...I meant, I’ll clear it with my eyes closed."
