Chapter 489: Chapter 230: Special Mission [The Strong Grow Stronger] and Jiang Tao’s Account-Building Plan! (Part 2)

Of course, the most lucrative moment was when he crossed the finish line, and the timer above his head showed the time!

minutes and 11 seconds!

It was a 15-kilometer health run, and he finished with a time of 44 minutes and 11 seconds.

This result not only dominates among amateur runners but is also top-tier among professional athletes!

As soon as this Weibo post was published, it sparked quite a heated discussion, with the number of comments and replies increasing at a visible speed.

Many well-known bloggers in the marathon running community and some national team athletes also joined the comments below.

"A master among amateur runners, unbelievable, Alexander!"

"Impressive! Indeed, there are hidden talents among the civilians, I admit I’m not as good as him!"

"Incredible! Looking forward to seeing more in higher-level competitions!"

"Goodness, I’m speechless, even Taisho can’t compare, amazing!"

"I suspect that there’s a lot of watering down in this result!"

"There must be insider info in small competitions!"

"Running a sprint for so long with no show of struggle, how strong is this guy?"

"Haha, if this result isn’t watered down, I’ll do a handstand and poop."

"Posing! Probably trying to hype up and cash in!"

Like the previous voices online, there were both admiration and doubts.

It even attracted defamation from some sinister-minded people.

[Ding! Congratulations, you’ve triggered a special task [Strong and Resilient!]

[Task Name]: Strong and Resilient!

[Task Content]: Complete the 15-kilometer challenge under the supervision of an authoritative institution, prove your strength!

[Task Reward]: Cash reward of 1 million, salary card limit +100,000, constitution +10, charm value +8!

"Strong and Resilient? Another special task triggered?"

Seeing the task information on the blue system panel, Jiang Tao chuckled.

He truly loves these haters online!

It’s precisely because of the doubts and defamation from many haters that this special task was triggered!

Completing the task will yield a hefty reward!

As for the supervision from an authoritative institution...

Jiang Tao gazed deeply at the task panel, suddenly having a brilliant idea!

With the constitution bonus just earned from completing the special task [Bringing Glory to the Team] today.

Jiang Tao’s constitution improved again, likely enhancing his running ability as well!

Not to mention the boost from the [Cool Sunglasses].

Jiang Tao is now fully confident in challenging the world’s best record for 15 kilometers!

As far as he knows, the world’s best record for a 15-kilometer road run is 40 minutes and 42 seconds.

This record was set by Ugandan athlete Jacob Kiplimo.

Since the International Athletics Association hasn’t classified 15 kilometers as a standard competition distance.

Therefore, the official only recognizes it as a "world’s best performance" rather than a "world record".

Thus, Jiang Tao’s attempt this time is to challenge the world’s best performance, not a "world record".

Regardless of the world’s best performance or world record!

Due to genetic reasons, black people have a natural and absolute advantage in running.

As such, many athletic events have been dominated by black athletes.

If Jiang Tao, an Asian with yellow skin, can break through in an advantage project dominated by black athletes.

It will undoubtedly create a significant impact on a global scale.

If Jiang Tao can succeed in the challenge, he would surely become famous!

This will greatly aid his plans to start a profile on Fastshake.

Whether it’s for the task rewards or the fame, the task [Strong and Resilient] must be completed!

Amidst his mother-in-law and sister-in-law’s verbal jabs at the haters, Jiang Tao silently accepted the task.

[You have accepted the [Strong and Resilient] task, 10 days remaining to complete the task.]

After accepting the task, another notification appeared on the system interface, showing it’s a time-limited task.

"10 days, there’s plenty of time."

Seeing the remaining time, Jiang Tao wasn’t worried, knowing he still had plenty of time.

With the competition over, he planned to return to Beijing in the next couple of days.

Once back, Jiang Tao could ask Shan Yang to contact the Athletics Association to help complete this task.

Challenging the world’s best in athletics with such a gimmick, surely the other side would be very interested.

Whether or not the challenge succeeds, it’s beneficial for the Athletics Association.

If the challenge fails, netizens will only criticize Jiang Tao for overestimating himself, which won’t affect the association’s relevance or traffic, nor will there be any negative impact.

If he succeeds, it will undoubtedly spark a major discussion worldwide, becoming a focus topic globally!

In that case, the Athletics Association reaps big on traffic!

The Athletics Association certainly wouldn’t want to miss out on such a good opportunity.

Laughing and chatting all the way, occasionally mocking the haters’ families.

By the time Jiang Tao and his group returned to his father-in-law’s house, it was almost noon.

Ring-ring-ring—

After coming home, Jiang Tao took a shower and just changed his clothes when his phone rang.

He took out his phone and saw the caller ID: "Sister Bai".

"Hello, Sister Bai."

"We’re still at home, just finished showering and changing clothes."

"Oh? A celebration banquet? Of course, we have to honor Director Han’s invitation."

"Can the whole family go? That’s really kind of you."

"Haha, well then, thank you, we’ll head out right away."

After a few simple words on the phone, Jiang Tao hung up.

"Honey, what did Sister Bai say? What celebration banquet?"

Xu Li came forward, holding Jiang Tao’s arm, and inquired with a smile.

His father-in-law, mother-in-law, and sister-in-law all looked at Jiang Tao curiously.

Only Jiang Xue showed no interest in the adults’ conversation, busy feeding a piece of ham to Wang Cai, who was wagging its little tail.

"Sister Bai said Director Han and others have prepared a celebration banquet at the county guesthouse and want to invite us to have lunch together."

Jiang Tao understood why it was the county guesthouse instead of the Baiyulan Hotel.

After all, Han Mingrui and others have such special identities, making it inconvenient to appear in upscale venues like Baiyulan Hotel.

The county guesthouse is very fitting.

Du Yongmei curiously asked, "Is it appropriate for us to go?"

Jiang Tao smiled and said, "Of course, it’s appropriate, nothing to be worried about, relax, just enjoy yourself when you get there."

Xu Wencheng chuckled, "In my near sixty years, it’s my first time having a meal with such high-ranking officials, I’m riding on your coattails today, Xiao Tao."

"Brother-in-law, can I take photos when we get there?"

Xu Sha sensed this was another "chance to show off discreetly", and she didn’t want to miss it.

Jiang Tao glanced at his sister-in-law and advised:

"It’s better not to take photos, their identities are too sensitive, and it’s not the right place."

"Oh, then forget it, I won’t take any photos."

Xu Sha stuck out her tongue, though she loved showing off, she wouldn’t cause trouble for her brother-in-law.

"Time’s about up, let’s head over."

"Yeah! Let’s go, my champion hubby~"

Xu Li joyfully wrapped her arm around Jiang Tao’s, her face filled with sweet joy.

"Tsk tsk tsk..."

Xu Sha smacked her lips behind them, despite her face showing disdain, she was deeply envious!

"Come on Xiao Xue, let’s go to a restaurant for lunch today."

"Wang Cai, wait for me at home, be a good boy~"

Jiang Xue patted Wang Cai’s little head and instructed him before running to her mom with her tiny legs.

The family took the elevator downstairs, driving two cars towards Ping County’s guesthouse.

Around 12:20 p.m.

Jiang Tao and his group arrived at the gate of Ping County Guesthouse ten minutes early.

After verifying Jiang Tao’s information, the security let the two cars through.

Parked the cars in the guesthouse’s large courtyard.

After getting out of the car, Jiang Tao saw a group of people chatting at the guesthouse entrance.

Among them, Jiang Tao recognized or had seen several people.

Bai Yulan, Huo Chenyang, Peng Xiaotong, Han Mingrui, and a few unfamiliar middle-aged men.

However, from the black pants and white shirts they wore, Jiang Tao guessed their identities.

They must also be civil servants like Han Mingrui, and likely hold not low positions.