The School Beauty's Super Rogue-Chapter 775 - 772: Preliminary Round First

After Kevin’s appearance, the rest of the sprint races seemed to pale in comparison.

But the other groups’ competitions still had to continue.

Huaxia, as the host this time, had an unusually large number of athletes participating.

There were three in the sprint events.

Besides Qin Hao, the other two athletes were Xu Lan and Wang Biao.

Both were strong figures domestically, having participated in numerous competitions, and were considered top-level in the country.

By chance, the two were placed in the same group. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

When they appeared, various cheers came through, unexpectedly even louder than for Kevin.

"Xu Lan, go for it! I want to have your children!"

"Wang Biao, you’re Invincible!"

"Crush Kevin, show him the power of Huaxia People!"

There were still fans on site who knew Kevin’s true abilities.

However, the fans’ words didn’t make Xu Lan and Wang Biao happy.

Upon learning of Kevin’s preliminary results, they could only laugh bitterly: he casually runs faster than our quickest record, surpassing him? Sorry, it’s impossible.

The group with them had many strong competitors.

There was the former world record holder Orwell, the silver medalist from the last Olympics Jason, and the recent Australian Open champion Thompson.

Of course, Kevin didn’t compete in that open tournament.

With so many strong competitors in the group, Xu Lan and Wang Biao were both very frustrated, their eyes drifting to one spot by the roadside.

There, Qin Hao was sitting casually, with a lollipop in his mouth.

As a prelim contestant, he was naturally supposed to take part, only after Xu Lan and the others finished.

Seeing his teammates looking over, Qin Hao happily waved his hand.

Looking at his carefree manner, Xu Lan and Wang Biao’s hearts hurt: why can someone so laid-back have such good luck!

Likewise participating, there was no other strong competitor in Qin Hao’s group besides a major tournament runner-up, so it was called a lucky group for a reason.

Xu Lan and Wang Biao believed that if they were in Qin Hao’s group, they would surely smoothly advance to the semifinals.

Unfortunately, there was no regret, as the referee ordered, Xu Lan and Wang Biao could only crouch down with great pressure and prepare their stances.

The gun sounded, and all athletes burst out, with several strong competitors showing their true colors, exerting all their strength in the initial stage, until finally securing the victory, then appropriately slowing down.

The final result came out, several strong competitors advanced, while Xu Lan and Wang Biao placed fifth and sixth, losing their qualification for the semifinals.

"Ah, what a pity!"

"Both scored under nine seconds. It’s clearly so fast, yet couldn’t even make it to the semifinals?"

"Blame it only on the enemy being too strong."

"That said, so it’s like this for Huaxia’s sprint this time?"

"Don’t rush, it was introduced earlier, isn’t there still an athlete named Qin Hao?"

"The one who was first in the qualifier? His result seems to be ten point one zero seconds, right? Funny thing is, that result wouldn’t even be eighth place in this group, right?"

"Never even heard of him, everyone shouldn’t have any expectations..."

Amidst the audience’s sighs, Xu Lan and Wang Biao came to the edge of the track.

With average results, normally they wouldn’t be interviewed.

But since Huaxia was the host, necessary work had to be done.

Ye Shanshan ran over with a microphone, "You’ve worked hard, two athletes."

The two had participated in many competitions, and were acquainted with chief reporter Ye Shanshan.

After brief pleasantries, Ye Shanshan began the questioning: "You two regrettably exited, what’s your view on the upcoming situation?"

Xu Lan: "Very regretful, I hope the remaining athletes will strive harder."

Wang Biao: "I predict Kevin can win the championship. But our team’s Qin Hao is still out there; hopefully, he can achieve good results."

Ye Shanshan smiled and nodded, continuing to ask: "What do you think of Qin Hao?"

Xu Lan: "An athlete with very good talent."

He really wanted to reveal Qin Hao’s laid-back nature, but after thinking, he decided against it; after all, it’s a national interview, so there’s no need to bring unnecessary criticism.

Wang Biao instead laughed: "Qin Hao’s results within the team are better than ours, there’s a good chance to make it to the finals!"

Ye Shanshan: "Su Ming didn’t come to the tournament this time, heard it was because Qin Hao squeezed him out, is that true?"

About this topic, Xu Lan and Wang Biao evaded, offering ambiguous responses.

Ye Shanshan continued: "So, what kind of person is Qin Hao really?"

This made Xu Lan and Wang Biao feel a bit uneasy.

Big sister, you’re interviewing us now, why keep bringing up Qin Hao?

Even if he’s the last seed, there’s no need to use us as a backdrop!

Feeling various frustrations, out of courtesy, Xu Lan and Wang Biao still gave brief evaluations.

After a while, Ye Shanshan finally let the two defeated athletes go, for a simple reason: Qin Hao’s group was hitting the field.

On the track, eight athletes lined up, each doing warm-up exercises.

The commentary and athlete introductions followed, and most athletes didn’t receive much attention.

Qin Hao was an exception; when the camera arrived, various screams erupted at the scene.

"Go for it!"

"Qin Hao, go for it!"

"Go Huaxia!"

After all, he was first in the qualifying round. After brief promotion, many people still knew the name of the only remaining Huaxia athlete.

Once silent, Xixi and Bi Fang started shouting again, their fangirl-like demeanor opening the eyes of many men.

Turns out beauties can be such crazy fans too!

It’s also fate that Jisang and Qin Hao were placed in the same group once again, and coincidentally as "neighbors."

"Buddy, really envy you."

Jisang said enviously to Qin Hao, hearing the surrounding cheers.

Qin Hao helplessly waved his hand, "I also want to be a low-key handsome guy, but it’s hard."

Jisang, used to Qin Hao’s personality, could only manage a bitter smile.

The race soon began, like the qualifier, Qin Hao continued using the press-gun running technique, so perfectly executed that even the referee took a few extra glances at him.

Whizz!

Eight shadows raced ahead, and due to the starting advantage, Qin Hao was again in first place.

However, after all, it was a major competition, even the contestants who weren’t famous were quite strong.

By the halfway point, two athletes had already caught up to Qin Hao.

Continuing this trend, he might be overtaken.

"It’s over!"

Many spectators’ excited expressions turned to disappointment, the lone seed did well once, only to seem about to be overtaken again soon.

Yet, an amazing scene appeared; Qin Hao, with ordinary speed, began increasing the stride and speed of his feet.

The whole person seemed energized with adrenaline, suddenly accelerating again, managing to withstand the pressure, always maintaining the lead ahead of the two athletes behind.

"Why can Huaxia People accelerate so well too! This is not scientific!"

One athlete’s heart was filled with confusion.

Another athlete also felt frustrated: "Wasn’t he using all his strength earlier? That’s too impressive!"

Helpless in their hearts, the two could only watch Qin Hao cross the finish line first.

With the race over, the two upheld the tradition, coming forward to offer congratulations.

"Hao, your speed is amazing."

"About Huaxia sprint athletes, I’ve only heard of Su Ming. Didn’t expect you to be even better."

Having witnessed many competitions, Qin Hao wasn’t surprised by the friendly nature of foreigners; he seemed indifferent yet coolly said: "In this world tournament, I will change your perception of Huaxia athletes."