"Hey there, young man, would you be interested in joining the sprint team and participating in the 38th City Games?" Hua Gang couldn't help but grow more satisfied with each glance at Yang Kai, and he extended a direct invitation to him.
Principal Gu was caught off guard by this unexpected show of appreciation for Yang Kai from his old friend Hua Gang.
The other athletes looked at Yang Kai collectively, their eyes filled with jealousy.
That was the prestigious Jinlin City Sprint Team. By joining it, Yang Kai would be eligible for the subsidy given to national second-level athletes. The future would be full of promise.
As soon as Zhang Ran heard this, his heart tightened and his face twisted with a mix of hurt and jealousy.
A feeling of half resentment and half envy engulfed him. "Why does he get all the attention? It's so unfair!"
Zhang Ran silently roared, but he had no control over the situation. No matter how much he resented it, it wouldn't change a thing.
Hua Gang, Principal Gu, and the surrounding students all had their eyes on Yang Kai.
It was unheard of in the history of Jinlin No. 1 Middle School for an ordinary student to directly join the sprint team and participate in the city games.
"Let me release a task to decline the invitation," Yang Kai said, scratching his head with slight embarrassment.
"Ding! The mission was successfully released. The host declined the invitation from Hua Gang, the head coach of the sprint team. Mission difficulty: f, mission reward: random!"
Principal Gu and the sports students were taken aback when they heard Yang Kai's words. It almost knocked them off balance. How could he turn down Coach Hua's personal invitation?
In this world, athletes, entertainers, and intellectuals were highly esteemed. Joining Hua Gang's team would have meant stepping into the world of athletes with boundless opportunities.
However, Yang Kai stuck to his decision and refused the invitation.
Zhang Ran, standing nearby, felt even more envious and frustrated. "If he doesn't want to go, I would gladly take his place!"
But unfortunately, it wasn't Zhang Ran whom Hua Gang had invited, which nearly brought him to tears.
"Hahaha, it's alright, class. You're so talented that you don't need regular training for the sprint team. Just join three days before the game," Hua Gang responded nonchalantly, continuing to extend the invitation.
As everyone listened, their hearts filled with greater envy. Yang Kai, it seemed, was truly fortunate to receive multiple invitations from such an influential figure as Hua Gang.
Observing Hua Gang's persistence, Yang Kai realized that declining the invitation would leave him with a sense of regret.
"Um..." Yang Kai began to speak but instantly closed his mouth.
"I almost forgot about the task. Let me release another task and accept the invitation!"
"Ding! The mission was successfully released. The host accepted the invitation from Hua Gang, the head coach of the sprint team. Mission difficulty: f, mission reward: random!"
To the surprise of everyone present, Yang Kai nodded with a casual smile after releasing the mission.
"Alright, I accept!"
Hua Gang let out a sigh of relief. It would have been a lifelong regret if such a talented individual hadn't joined the sprint team. Fortunately, Yang Kai finally agreed to the invitation.
"Haha, old Gu, hurry up and present the awards. Today, this old man has outshone you and stolen your spotlight!" Hua Gang, in a jovial mood, teased Principal Gu.
Principal Gu shook his head, took a deep breath, and continued with the award ceremony.
After placing the medal around Yang Kai's neck and awarding him a scholarship of 50,000 Dragon National Coins, Principal Gu patted him on the shoulder and shared a meaningful message.
"Go for it, Yang Kai!"