"Huff, huff, huff," Lu Zehua and Lu Zhongxin ran alongside, their legs feeling like they were filled with cement, as people around them overtook them one by one, their breathing becoming erratic.

Du Kangli, running ahead, turned to look at the two of them. "Watch your breathing, don't lose your rhythm, follow me."

One of them usually sits in front of the computer, and the other only knows how to eat all day. Imagine, without any preparation, how could two people who lack exercise keep up with the group? Gradually, they fell behind most of the group. Chu Jiaojiao and the others moved forward slowly and steadily to conserve their energy, and did not go very fast, keeping in the middle of the group.

Chu Jiaojiao turned to Xia Yiyang, who was running beside her, and asked, "Where are your roommates?"

"It seems that Du Kangli is doing a bit better in the back, but Lu Tianxin and Lu Zehua don't seem to be in good physical condition."

"Just by looking at their physiques, you can tell they're not going to make it. One's chubby and fleshy, and the other looks like a boiled chicken. Only Du Kangli is somewhat presentable," Chu Jiaojiao commented on Xia Yiyang's roommates.

"Don't rush, run slowly, and sprint later. Xiao Yang, keep an eye on your three roommates. If necessary, lead them for a while and try to get them to finish last," Chu Xingyue instructed Xia Yiyang.

"Okay, Sister An'an." Although he didn't quite know why Sister An'an had asked him to bring them along, he knew she must have a reason for it since she had asked.

"Kangzi, run! Don't wait for us. I don't want to hurt you," Lu Zehua said, panting, to Du Kangli, who was leading them ahead.

"Yes, Kangzi, you should run," Lu Tianxin said, panting heavily.

The two were filled with regret for not exercising regularly, as they couldn't even run five kilometers. But what was the use of being upset now?

Lu Tianxin had started to walk slowly, and Lu Zehua was not much better off. Du Kangli helped them carry their packages to lighten their load. Just as he was about to trip over a stone, a hand grabbed him. "Careful!" Du Kangli, who had regained his footing, looked up and saw that the person holding his arm was Xia Yiyang.

Xia Yiyang

"Here, give me the package. Take a breath and start running with them."

Xia Yiyang took the two packages that didn't belong to him from Du Kangli and carried them on his back. He took two steps back and said, "Fatty Lu, Hua Zi, think about how you studied hard for ten years, fought against all odds, and got into your dream universities. Only you know how difficult it was. This is just the first step. The simplest thing is to carry the weight for five kilometers. This is only five kilometers. Don't be scared by five kilometers. Think about the forty kilometers on the track yesterday. Think about the big boss's forty kilometers with weights. Didn't you want to be with the big boss?"

"The big boss is in our group right now. It's just five kilometers. Come on, don't be scared by these five kilometers. If you can make it, you can do military training with the big boss. It would be so embarrassing if you couldn't, and you might even be asked to leave." Whether it was Xia Yiyang's words or not, the two of them started running slowly, gradually adjusting their breathing, and slowly began to catch up with the group.

Those who heard Xia Yiyang's words were at the back of the group. Perhaps inspired by Xia Yiyang's words, they slowly adjusted their breathing and began to run slowly with the group.

"I'll be waiting for you at the finish line. I hope we can meet at the car dealership and, more importantly, at the finish line. Good luck!"

Xia Yiyang, carrying the two people's bags, quickened his pace to catch up with Chu Jiaojiao and the others.