Mian Mian was bumped and almost fell. When she looked back, she couldn't tell who had bumped her, but she knew it was intentional. Mian Mian frowned slightly, feeling a bit dejected, and continued her run.
This was a minor incident, unnoticed by anyone except Yun Buji, who had been keeping a close eye on Jiang Mian Mian. He clearly saw who deliberately bumped Jiang Mian Mian, almost causing her to fall. The young girl looked bewildered and a little wronged.
"Damn it, you dare touch someone I'm protecting!"
Yun Buji sneered, then quietly turned and followed Jiang Mian Mian.
After running for more than a lap, Mian Mian felt her condition was acceptable. She tried to keep her breathing steady and not rush, running along with the crowd. Just as another girl was about to bump into Jiang Mian Mian again, she suddenly felt someone trip her. She had accelerated to collide with Jiang Mian Mian, so she lost her balance and fell forward heavily.
Screams erupted. Others, unable to dodge in time, stepped on her as they ran past.
The girl who had tried to bump Mian Mian screamed. She felt like she was in excruciating pain. She had indeed fallen terribly. Her knees were bleeding profusely, and she had landed face-first. Her face felt searingly hot. She might be disfigured. Her face was now covered in blood, and two more people had stepped on her, making her situation even more miserable.
People nearby rushed to help her. Jiang Mian Mian only glanced back when she heard the noise before continuing her run. After dealing with the girl, Yun Buji silently followed Jiang Mian Mian again to protect her.
The injured girl was taken to the infirmary. However, her fall was so severe that the school doctor only provided basic treatment and urged her to be rushed to the hospital, especially for the facial injuries, fearing disfigurement if delayed.
Upon hearing this, the girl burst into tears, crying that she didn't want to be disfigured.
This incident sparked discussions among the students. Injuries during sports events were inevitable, but the severity of this girl's injuries made everyone fearful and left them with lingering unease.
When Yun Buji heard that the girl might be disfigured, he felt no sympathy for her. He thought she deserved it. Why hadn't she been hurt when she tried to bump Mian Mian? Could her actions have also disfigured Mian Mian?
Perhaps she had intended to disfigure Mian Mian! Such a vicious woman deserved to experience disfigurement herself!
Yun Buji shuddered at the thought. If he hadn't been constantly ready to protect Jiang Mian Mian, she might have been in real danger.
Mian Mian was completely unaware that the incident was directed at her. After running three laps, she clearly felt her stamina waning, and her face turned pale. Qian Xiaoguo quickly handed her water mixed with glucose to replenish her energy, saying worriedly, "If you can't continue, let's withdraw."
"No, I have to finish. If I don't, those who spread rumors about me will have more to say. I'm fine, just need some water." Mian Mian drank half a cup of water as she walked, feeling a bit better. She then resumed her light jog.
She had fallen behind, with two other girls still running. Mian Mian hadn't felt any chest tightness yet, which reassured her. She estimated that chest tightness would indicate her body couldn't handle it.
Mian Mian didn't rush. She continued to run at a steady pace.