Chapter 53 Pei Maomao's Confidence

Pei Heng and Shen Shi, carrying sports drinks and towels, took over from Chen Yu who was busy, and delivered supplies to Zhou Jingming who was practicing high jump.

As soon as I entered, I felt that the atmosphere in the museum was not right.

The people training in various areas gathered around the high jump venue. In the center of the crowd, Zhou Jingming and several classmates from the School of Arts were confronting the boys wearing training uniforms from the School of Physical Education with red faces and angry expressions.

Both sides were speaking in excited tones, obviously arguing.

Pei Heng and Shen Shi looked at each other and walked over quickly.

Shen Shi reached out and pulled the emotional Zhou Jingming back, and asked in a low voice: "What's going on? Why are you arguing?"

When Zhou Jingming saw that they were coming, he seemed to have found his backbone and angrily pointed at the boys from the sports school opposite and complained.

"It's all because of those geniuses from the Sports Institute. They're so unreasonable!"

"We agreed to take turns practicing, but as soon as they arrived they said the gym was their classroom space and since it was after-school training time, they had to get priority. They wouldn't let us touch the equipment!"

The girl from the Arts College nearby added aggrievedly, "Exactly. We were here first! They took advantage of being juniors and scolded us."

The muscular, shaved boy from the Sports College across from him crossed his arms and sneered, "What do you mean by bullying? This gymnasium was originally built for physical education and training. It's only natural that our Sports College has priority use!"

"You guys from the Faculty of Arts, why are you here to join in the fun and practice high jump? Don't fall and bump into things and then blame us."

As soon as he finished speaking, several boys from the sports school behind him also burst into unfriendly laughter.

Zhou Jingming was so angry that his face turned red. He argued, "Are you being unreasonable? Didn't you stop other colleges from training? The gymnasium is a public facility of the school. Why should it be used only by you? Besides, the other students in the sports college didn't say anything, only you guys are making trouble!"

Wu Zhuangyuan's attitude became even more arrogant, and he stroked his crew cut. "Hey, I'm not going to argue with you today. I won't let you use it. What do you think?"

"There's no point in wasting any more time. We still have classes here this afternoon, so go wherever you want to cool down!"

His companions behind him also chimed in with a playful smile, "That's right, if you have the guts, you can pay for a training ground yourself."

"Good idea."

A clear and somewhat lazy voice suddenly interrupted, interrupting the other party's ridicule.

Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and found Pei Heng had taken out his phone to search at some point.

Zhou Jingming curiously leaned over to glance at the phone screen, and immediately took a breath of cold air, his voice cracking with fear. "Damn, Pei Hengheng, this is the Alphis training gym! A reservation costs at least five figures."

"It's not necessary. It's really not necessary."

Pei Heng frowned, and finally took his eyes off the phone, glancing at the sweaty and unfriendly-looking boys from the sports school across from him.

"But it stinks here." He looked at Zhou Jingming, "And it's noisy. If you train in a place like this, Shen Shi and I will definitely not come to bring you supplies again."

Zhou Jingming: "...嘤."

He wilted instantly.

When Wu Zhuangyuan and his group heard their conversation, they burst into laughter as if they had heard a joke.

"Aphis? Hahaha, you brag without even thinking!" Wu Zhuangyuan laughed so hard that he fell backwards, looking up and down at Pei Heng with contempt.

"Where did you come from, you country bumpkins? You're talking big here without even understanding the market. The Alphis training center is where professional athletes prepare for competitions. It never takes private reservations. Where did you come from, you gigolo? Why are you pretending to be rich?"

As he spoke, he took a few steps forward, as if trying to use his height and momentum to pressure Pei Heng.

Pei Heng took a few steps back and pursed his lips.

Don't get close to me.

Seeing this, Zhou Jingming immediately stood in front of Pei Heng and looked at Wu Zhuangyuan warily, "Hey! What are you doing! Just talk, don't get so close!"

Shen Shi finished the call and walked back calmly.

He put his phone back in his pocket and said, "I've made an appointment. You can go there now. I've booked a month's worth of training there. Everyone can go there to train during this time."

Zhou Jingming's eyes widened, and he rushed over as if to hug Chen Shi, tears streaming down his face as he was so moved, "Wuwuwu, this old minister swears to be loyal to you until death."

Pei Heng pulled Zhou Jingming back from his antics and looked at the alumni from other colleges who were also being ostracized by Wu Zhuangyuan and were looking at them eagerly. After a moment's thought, he said, "Students from other colleges who want to train can also come along."

"Really? Thank you, Pei!"

"Thank you, Mr. Shen, thank you so much!"

"Aphis, I heard the facilities there are top-notch, and the national team has trained there!"

"Go see the world! I have to go! Thank you, big boss!"

The smile on Wu Zhuangyuan's face froze, turning into disbelief and embarrassment. He simply couldn't believe that anyone could easily make an appointment with Alphis, and on a monthly basis.

"What nonsense are you talking about? It's impossible! Absolutely impossible!"

The few followers behind him also reacted and tried to stop them, "What do you mean, are you deliberately slapping us in the face?"

Zhou Jingming felt confident now, his back straightened, and he laughed heartily, "What? You're allowed to occupy the venue and not allow us to find another place. Are you stepping on your fragile self-esteem?"

Shen Shi's eyes were slightly cold, "Get out of the way."

Pei Heng said nothing and put his fingers against his nose.

"Let them go!" Wu Zhuangyuan's face turned pale. He tried to save face and shouted to his followers, "Our sports school relies on real ability. We don't care about those who just spend money. Let's see the truth at the school sports meeting!"

Pei Heng heard this and seemed to remember something, and uttered a soft "oh".

He glanced around and saw the portable speaker placed in the corner.

Pei Heng leaned close to Zhou Jingming's ear and whispered a few words.

Zhou Jingming's eyes lit up instantly. He grabbed the loudspeaker, cleared his throat, turned it on, and shouted at the entire gymnasium at the highest volume.

"Notice, notice! Pei Heng and Shen Shi from the College of Arts have generously donated money to book the Aphis Training Hall for everyone for a month. We welcome students from all colleges, including the College of Physical Education, to train together. Those who want to go should gather at the high jump venue now. No latecomers will be accepted!"

The loud voice spread to every corner of the gymnasium through the loudspeakers.

When the other students from the Sports College who were originally watching heard this, they could no longer sit still.

Aphis, that is the legendary training ground, this opportunity is rare!

In a blink of an eye, many students from the Sports College rushed towards the high jump venue, asking questions in a flurry.

"Really? Alphis?" "Free? Anyone can go?"

"Oh my gosh! Count me in!"

Zhou Jingming looked at the crowd that surrounded him in an instant, and then looked at Wu Zhuangyuan and his group opposite him whose faces were as black as the bottom of a pot. He felt so proud and confident that he could fly to the sky.

Wu Zhuangyuan was so angry when he saw that the people in his courtyard had also turned against him that veins on his forehead were throbbing. "What do you mean?! You want to destroy my place?!"

Someone murmured quietly, "Brother Zhuangyuan, even if you don't want to go, you can't stop us from going. That's Alphis..."

Another one also joined in, "That's right. Besides, do you really think you are the boss of the sports school?"

"Hold!"

Wu Zhuangyuan glared at the student fiercely, then glared at Pei Heng and Shen Shi with a sinister look, saying, "Alright, just wait! The school sports meet will tell the outcome! Let's see how long you can hold on to your pride!"

After he had finished his harsh words, he felt that staying any longer would only bring humiliation upon himself, so he could only leave the high jump platform angrily with a few loyal followers.

Half an hour later, the students arrived at their destination.

When the large professional-grade training hall appeared before their eyes, the companions all exclaimed in amazement.

"Mom, am I dazzled? This place is so huge and luxurious!"

"The track equipment and lighting are just like the international competition venues I've seen on TV."

"Wow, this life is worth it. I can actually come to Aphis to train."

"Miss Pei, you are my gods!"

The melon eater is back, sharing the latest battle updates! Pei Meiren and Shen Shi are amazing! They splurge on their roommates and rented the Alphis training gym for a month!

[When they were there, the Wu Zhuangyuan group's faces turned green. He had been on the national team for three months and had a lifelong love of sports, but he had never been to Alphis. In the end, they were so angry that they just left.]

The gym is here for free! I'm in Alphis and just got off the bus. It's so huge! So classy!

[I'm using the training hall for a bonus. I don't have time to practice. Pei Meiren and Shen Shi seem to be doing a double archery match. It's so fun to eat candy at close range!]