The next day, Zhou Chao slept in until the sun was well up before waking. He stretched lazily and slowly got out of bed, planning to rest for another day and head to Jingdu tomorrow.
Zhou Chao changed into sportswear and entered the gym. It had been a long time since he had exercised, and today was a rare opportunity for some physical activity.
Heavy breathing filled the gym as Zhou Chao panted. It had been a while since he last worked out, and his body felt a bit stiff. He started with half an hour on the treadmill, followed by strength training. In total, he engaged in about an hour of intense exercise. Afterwards, he sat on the couch, wearing an exhausted expression, and continuously drank energy drinks to replenish the fluids he had lost.
"Ding, ding, ding."
Zhou Chao glanced at his phone as it rang on the table. After the rigorous workout, he flexed his somewhat achy leg muscles and then stood up to answer the call.
