April 20, 2014.
Fourth Middle School.
Under the setting sun on the green grass, Dan Kaiquan ran repeatedly, constantly challenging the 100-meter dash record.
On the west side of the track, Guo Kunnan sat on the edge of the podium, holding two cans of Red Bull, gazing at the figure of Dan Kaiquan on the playground.
Guo Kunnan had two cell phones in his trouser pocket, one for him and one for Dan Kaiquan.
Dan Kaiquan had said that before running, it was best to rid oneself of all burdens.
They arrived very early today, immediately after lunch in the countryside, reaching the school just after 2 p.m.
Yet, there were quite a few students on the track.
Some students, like Dan Kaiquan, ran repeatedly, among them quite a number of athletes.
The news of the rich rewards for this sports meet had spread far and wide, and the number of students who had registered was said to be the most in recent years, likely filled with many skilled competitors.
