Chapter 13｜ “Silver Buried Here”

The final event of the sports meeting is the 4x100 relay race, with three rounds for each grade, including two rounds of group matches and one round of finals. 

At this stage, the competition has become less significant, as both athletes and spectators are now enjoying this amateur but spirited sports event.

Xu Zhiyi, the anchor of Class Two's relay team, is in the warm-up area doing pre-race stretches. 

Leaning against the wall in the warm-up area facing the spectator stands, he can see Class Two's position with just a glance. 

Xing Xiuze lazily leans against the wall, scrolling through his phone with the screen facing Zhiyi, asking, "Xu Zhiyi, when will you deepen the relationship between friends?" 

On the phone screen is a post from the online forum, with keywords such as "Xu Zhiyi & Meng Yin" and "sports meeting" catching Xu Zhiyi's attention. Particularly striking is Lin Xipei's ID, "PeppaPigisnotpink," with a post title that immediately grabs attention: "Then We Hug! The Best Class 2 of Senior Three! 'Zhiyin' SZD (is real)!" 

The post has generated hundreds of comments, undoubtedly stirring up a storm of discussions about the truth between Xu Zhiyi and the transfer student Meng Yin during the sports meeting.

Xu Zhiyi had previously made a bold statement on the forum, but now it seems like it was all in vain. He closes the interface on his phone and answers Xiuze's question, "Just wait a bit longer." 

Xing Xiuze, who thought he knew Xu Zhiyi quite well, was surprised by his actions over the years, especially with his discreet crush operations. But now, he was a bit confused. Were these two idoits? It was obvious to anyone with eyes that this pair, the dog-like couple, had a public secret going on, yet they were still pretending!

"Are we waiting for Bai Suzhen to come out of the Leifeng Pagoda?" Xiuze asked with a sarcastic tone.

Xu Zhiyi finishes stretching his legs against the wall and stands up, replying to him, "We're waiting for graduation." 

Xiuze was leaning on one foot against the wall, almost stumbled, "Why wait until graduation? Xu Zhiyi, are you adhering to the spirit of not dating early as a top student, or do you reject puppy love?" 

Xu Zhiyi had no intention of explaining his concerns to Xing Xiuze. As the horn for the athletes to prepare for the first round of the relay race group matches sounded, he waved to Xiuze without looking back and headed towards the field.

Xu Zhiyi's track was not far from the class 2. He suddenly turned towards the audience of the class, forming a framing gesture with his hands, placing it by his right eyelid. This moment was captured within his frame, the serene face naturally arched.

"Bro Yi, you're being bold."

"Xu Zhiyi, you are too bold."

Hai and Xiuhe in different positions, watching the actions of Xu Zhiyi, simultaneously spoke their thoughts.

At two o'clock in the afternoon, Principal Chen announced the closing of the school sports meeting at the FHS and at the same time, shared some good news - three students were recommended for admission to University Q this year.

Compared to previous years' admissions results, FHS's performance this time can only be described as stable. However, Yin remembered her conversation with Zhiyi about "competitions and admissions."

"Participating in competitions has become more utilitarian, losing its original flavour."

"Xu Zhiyi is not the so-called academic genius in everyone's eyes. He also needs to put in effort to achieve good results."

"I just didn't choose the path that everyone thought I would take."

"A high school life that includes taking the college entrance examination is considered complete."

A timeline was suddenly pulled into focus, between MUN and competitions, he chose MUN.

Xu Zhiyi has always chosen what he truly loves.

On the other hand, Lin Xipei worked tirelessly and finally released the Vlog ep1 about the school sports meet on personal social media and L Station before Principal Chen announced the closing ceremony of the sports meeting, titled "School Sports Meet Vlog 1 | The Exclusive Entrance of the Sports Meet Seen Only in FHS." 

Xipei selected highlights of the entrance for a montage, and shortly after the video was released, it was pushed to the homepage, with the number of views skyrocketing and the comments section filled with envy.

After the closing ceremony, FHS went on break directly.

Zhiyi and Yin went to the pet hospital to pick up "Friday" as per their decision. 

Once a decision is made, they are responsible for a lifetime.

Dr. Wang carried "Friday" out. After this period of treatment and care, except for the paralyzed lower body, no one could connect the slightly arrogant white Chinese rural dog, which had gained four pounds, in front of them, with the dirty little dog they had picked up from the bottom of the garbage bin a few weeks ago. 

During these weeks, Yin and Zhiyi regularly visited "Friday" in the hospital. Grandparents also came several times, and the family was prepared for the arrival of this new member.

"Friday, it's me," Yin took Friday and gently pinched its belly, "We're here to pick you up from the hospital!"

Friday looked up at Yin for a moment, then rubbed against her chest.

"It's being affectionate towards you," the nurse handed over Friday's medicine bag, touched its head, and said with a smile, "After staying here for these days, it's a bit reluctant to leave."

Zhiyi took the medicine bag and said, "We will bring it back to visit often."

Yin raised her had lowered head, head, revealing a smile born out of genuine affection for Friday.

Friday's new bedroom was in a very girly pink color.

"Do grandparents know Friday's gender?" Zhiyi asked quietly, the pink color making him feel a little dizzy.

"They know," Yin witnessed the entire process of the dog house being built from scratch, had gotten used to it, "Grandma said, a little pink can make Friday feel a little more loved."

Xu Zhiyi: "..." It sounded fine, but something seemed a bit off.