Chapter 204 Going to the Gu Family!
Since that night, Chu Yan hasn't come to see Gu Yin much, because October 10th is the school's anniversary, and almost all the teachers, student council members, and students from various clubs are busy.
Originally, there was a program for the first-year high school students, but it coincided with military training. Even though the military training ended before the National Day holiday, they still didn't have time to participate in training during this period, so they weren't arranged to participate in the performance and could only be audience members. But later, it seems that some people were unwilling and went to the principal to complain or something, so it was changed to select a few tall and good-looking students from the first-year high school to choreograph a dance.
On Class 1 of Qingyi, all four of Gu Yin's roommates were called over, along with Wang Qianqian.
In the dance studio, the dance teacher from the art class stood on the podium, looking at them.
"Double Ten is the school anniversary, and I'm sure you've all heard about it recently. There will be a gala that evening. Originally, we didn't plan for you first-year students to perform, because we were worried that you would be too tired. But some people didn't want to, and they took it to the principal."
She paused for a moment, and the audience became even quieter. The teacher was so serious that they dared not make a sound.
"In that case, I'll arrange one for you. I'm Zhang Qingqing, a dance instructor. You were chosen one by one after observing you for a few days. Since you're here, study hard and don't embarrass yourselves on stage in front of so many outstanding and renowned alumni!"
Looking at the ten pretty faces below, Zhang Qingqing said with satisfaction, "You can raise any questions you have now. Once training begins, you are not allowed to withdraw, no matter the reason!"
Gu Yin was the first to raise her hand: "Teacher, what about military training?"
Zhang Qingqing: "Once the list is finalized, you won't need to go to military training."
"Could you give me a specific time, teacher?" She has a competition class to attend, and if it conflicts with this class, she will definitely give it up. If there is no conflict, she is not opposed to this performance.
"The teacher knows that those who can get into our school must have good grades, so my plan is this: you can train according to the class schedule. If it's not necessary, you can go back to class or study in the evenings like the other students. Do you have any questions?" Zhang Qingqing looked at Gu Yin.
Gu Yin shook her head: "No more."
Zhang Qingqing looked at the others: "What about you?"
Everyone shook their heads: "No."
Zhang Qingqing clapped her hands: "Okay, now, take off your shoes and coats, run ten laps around the classroom to warm up, then try backbends and splits, let me see how flexible you are and whether you are suitable for practicing dance in a short period of time."
After they got up and ran ten laps, they all went to the barre and put their legs up on it, just as Zhang Qingqing had instructed.
As soon as I got on, two girls exclaimed in surprise.
Zhang Qingqing ignored her: "Now, watch what I do. Put your left leg on the pole, toes pointed, and don't bend your leg. Keep your right leg parallel to the pole, touch your left toes with your left hand, and slowly put your right hand over as well. Don't move or bend your legs! Try it! If it hurts, just bear with it."
These movements look simple, but when you do them, your calves, thighs, waist, and shoulders are all stretched, especially your thighs, which are extremely painful!
A few people were lazy and didn't press down properly, so Zhang Qingqing went over and pressed down hard, and screams echoed throughout the classroom!
Zhou Meng shuddered and whispered to Gu Yin, "Oh no, doing the splits later will hurt way more than this!"
Gu Yin agreed.
After barre work for half an hour, they started doing the splits, beginning with the vertical splits. That was good; even if they weren't completely straight, they were pretty close. After all, they're all still quite young, and their flexibility is decent.
When they finally manage to do a full split, even Wan Qing, who has a good foundation, is gasping for breath!
Everyone spread their legs against the wall and slowly moved inward until their legs were touching the wall!
However, the untrained group, no matter how hard they tried, still couldn't get a distance of about half an arm's length from the wall. Zhang Qingqing then let them do it themselves, in pairs, with one person doing it and the other pushing from behind.
The one pushing is usually someone who feels reluctant and dares not use force.
Zhang Qingqing couldn't bear to watch any longer, so she went over and pushed them one by one against the wall, causing screams to erupt throughout the classroom!
Seeing this, Gu Yin didn't need Zhou Meng's help anymore and pressed herself against the wall with all her might. The muscles in her thighs felt like they were being torn apart instantly, and the excruciating pain spread throughout her body!
"Count to ten yourselves, then switch to another one!"
After ten seconds, everyone relaxed, their legs were so stiff they couldn't bend back, and a scream rang out every time they were moved!
Gu Yin saw several girls crying, rubbing their thighs as they cried; it was truly heartbreaking!
After they finished doing all that, Zhang Qingqing had them learn to cover their legs. The left leg had to be covered from left to right, and the height of the leg had to be higher than the head, and it couldn't be bent. They still couldn't get this one movement right even when the school bell rang.
"Alright, that's enough for today. Now I'll ask you one last time: anyone who wants to quit still has a chance. Today's actions are just the foundation. I'm sure the actions that follow will get increasingly difficult! If you can't endure it today, don't be complacent and think you can handle the ones that follow! I'm telling you, it's impossible!"
As soon as Zhang Qingqing finished speaking, two girls immediately raised their hands; those two were the ones who were crying the most.
After Zhang Qingqing nodded, the two girls grabbed the shoes and clothes and ran away.
After everyone left, Zhang Qingqing looked at the remaining 8 people: "Is there anyone else who wants to quit?"
Zhang Qingqing looked around and, seeing that no one had raised their hand, then smiled.
"Alright, apply a hot compress to your inner thighs tonight to relieve the pain. Come over here after breakfast tomorrow! Dismissed!"
Everyone's legs hurt, so they all sat on the ground and didn't move. Zhang Qingqing left first.
After she left, everyone lay on the floor and wailed.
"Ouch, that hurts!"
"I feel like my skin is being torn apart!"
"Although it hurts, it's worth it because I can get on stage!"
The four of them lay together head to head. Zhou Meng whispered, "Wang Qianqian takes dance classes all the time, so she's fine. This is really nothing to her! Sigh, we're the ones who suffer! I'm so afraid of pain! I almost couldn't breathe when we were doing the leg splits just now!"
Xiao Se asked in confusion, "Then why did you stay?"
Zhou Meng: "...Seeing that you guys weren't moving, I didn't move either. Besides, it seems like some important people are coming on the day of the school anniversary celebration. My dad told me to stand out if I can. We need to practice hard. Even if we can't shine, we can't embarrass ourselves!"
Wan Qing added, "I've heard about it too. There are indeed some important people coming. As for how important they are, my dad didn't say. It's Jianggao's 100th anniversary celebration, so it's a grand event and many important people are coming!"
"I hope we can have a holiday on time for National Day." Whether she's a big shot or not, Gu Yin doesn't expect it anymore. It's the first time she's been away from home for so long, and she misses her family.
In the time that followed, while others went to military training, they went to dance practice. Because they had no foundation, Zhang Qingqing choreographed a dance for them that was all basic skills. Just like Zhou Meng's requirements, it was okay if it wasn't outstanding, but it was unacceptable to make mistakes! After this basic skill was adapted, it looked quite good. It was neat, clean and crisp, with softness where it should be soft and hardness where it should be hard.
After practicing like this, they had basically memorized all the movements by the time of the military training performance.
The military training performance was held on September 29th, just before National Day.
Because Gu Yin and the others did not participate in the military training in the second half of the semester, they could not be arranged to participate in the performance. They could only stand in the audience and watch, just like their teachers.
Watching their various squads fight, march in formation, and perform military boxing, and after all the demonstrations were over, they started singing together. Gu Yin and the others were thrilled. It would be a lie to say they didn't regret it at that moment, but there was nothing they could do; you can't have your cake and eat it too.
After the performance, the students ordered a cake outside, originally planning to hold a small farewell party for them that evening. However, after the performance was explained, they didn't even have time to say goodbye before the instructors left by car.
Everyone was very disappointed. The students in the next class all had the QQ numbers left by their instructors, but their instructor, Li Sheng, didn't leave any contact information. It is said that later, some students contacted the instructors of other classes through students from other classes and asked them to help ask for Li Sheng's QQ number. As a result, that instructor's QQ number was never online again.
Gu Yin guessed that they had violated the rules by leaving their contact information and had been fined.
On the afternoon of the 30th, school let out for the holidays, and everyone else could go home, but the dance team was left behind.
They could only leave on the 2nd, so Gu Yin had no choice but to let Gu Shu and Gu Hua go back first.
Unexpectedly, Chu Yan didn't go back either. The seniors had to attend extra classes, so they left on the 2nd and had to come back on the 5th for more classes.
Early on the morning of the 2nd, Gu Yin got up, packed her things, closed the door, and went downstairs.
As soon as I got downstairs, I saw Chu Yan. He was wearing the same white T-shirt and black sweatpants as Gu Yin, with his backpack slung over one shoulder, a black baseball cap, and holding soy milk and steamed buns. He was walking towards me.
Gu Shu invited Chu Yan to her house to play when she had a day off the day before yesterday, but because of tutoring, she missed the time. Today, however, she was able to go with Gu Yin.
Upon seeing Gu Yin, Chu Yan quickly walked over, handed her the things he was carrying, and then took the backpack from her shoulder: "Have some breakfast. I've already called the driver. Should I have him take you directly to your house?"
Gu Yin took the things and shook her head upon hearing this: "If it's convenient, could you deliver them to the town? It's too conspicuous in the village, not good. Have you eaten yet?"
"I've already eaten. Grandpa asked us to deliver it to my house, saying it would be convenient. So, we'll do as you say and deliver it to town." Since Gu Yin didn't want to, we'd just do as she said.
When the two arrived at the school gate, the driver had already arrived.
After the two got into the car, Gu Yin gave the address. After hearing it, the other party smiled and said, "I know about Nan County, but I've never been to Wanli Town. When we get to the county, I'll have to ask you to help me with directions."
Gu Yin nodded: "Yes, thank you!"
"No trouble at all." After saying that, he started the car and drove towards Nanxian County.
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