Chapter 56: The Race’s Unexpected Twist

Chen Dahai followed Xu Chen over.

He heard every word Teacher Chen Ming said clearly.

He swallowed hard, his face showing even more shock.

As an athlete himself, Chen Dahai knew exactly what Teacher Chen Ming’s words meant.

Bing Ge is that strong already?!

He couldn’t help but glance at Xu Chen again.

“Young Master Xu… how did you know about Bing Ge’s abilities?”

Xu Chen didn’t respond, just smiled mysteriously.

He couldn’t explain his knowledge from rebirth and foresight of history.

…

Teacher Chen Ming could barely contain his excitement as he spoke:

“Which class are you in?

I need to report this to the school right away and talk to your homeroom teacher.”

Nearby, Lu Qiang from Experimental High School sighed, his face twisted with envy and jealousy.

Such a championship contender, yet she’s from First High School.

What a waste!

Xie Bingran frowned but didn’t say anything.

Xu Chen stepped in and said:

“The situation is a bit complicated.”

Teacher Chen Ming and Lu Qiang exchanged glances, unsure what he meant.

Tian Chaorui had wandered over at some point and scoffed:

“She’s been expelled from school!

What right does an expelled student have to compete?!”

As her words sank in, Teacher Chen Ming and Lu Qiang looked surprised.

Teacher Chen Ming thought for a moment and finally recalled Xie Bingran’s name.

He wasn’t at the school-wide announcement that morning, but he’d heard of ‘Bing Ge’ from First High School.

Suddenly, he understood what was going on with that group of delinquents outside the field.

At the same time, whispers and murmurs spread among the watching students.

Many felt disdain and disgust toward Tian Chaorui.

Her move to kick someone when they were down was just plain ugly.

But Tian Chaorui didn’t notice the murmurs.

She shot Xie Bingran a sideways glance, as if she’d regained her arrogant edge.

Xie Bingran stayed silent, her expression unreadable.

Xu Chen suddenly reached out and squeezed Xie Bingran’s arm, smiling as he winked at her.

Xie Bingran looked at Xu Chen, puzzled by his gesture.

Lu Qiang suddenly realized something and chuckled, turning to Xie Bingran:

“Xie, getting expelled from First High School is a good thing! A great thing!”

He turned around and scanned the students and teachers behind him.

Then he shouted to someone:

“Teacher Liu, hurry and get Director Zhang over here! It’s urgent!”

Teacher Chen Ming froze, a hint of panic crossing his face.

Lu Qiang turned back to Xie Bingran:

“Xie Bingran, since you’re expelled from First High School, that’s perfect!

Why not join Experimental High School? Once Director Zhang arrives,

I’ll sort it out, and we can handle your enrollment this afternoon!”

Xie Bingran understood, but it surprised her.

She didn’t know how to react and glanced at Xu Chen.

Xu Chen just smiled silently.

Everything was unfolding just as he’d expected.

Xie Bingran suddenly remembered what Xu Chen had said before the race.

He mentioned that the teachers on the field included those from First High School, Experimental High School, Second High School, plus national-level referees and coaches.

So that’s what he meant.

…

Tian Chaorui stood off to the side, her pockmarked face twitching as her expression turned ugly.

This wasn’t how she wanted things to go.

How could an expelled student suddenly get invited to Experimental High School?!

Teacher Chen Ming’s face darkened at Lu Qiang’s words.

He didn’t have time to argue; instead, he pulled out his phone to call for backup.

With Xie Bingran expelled from First High School, Lu Qiang could easily take her to Experimental High School for enrollment—no issues there.

But letting a potential champion slip away? That responsibility would fall on him alone.

Lu Qiang had already sent someone for Experimental High School’s Director Zhang.

From experience, Director Zhang was no easy opponent… Teacher Chen Ming pondered who he could call to handle this.

He needed someone who could reverse Xie Bingran’s expulsion and shut down Director Zhang.

He pulled out his phone to make the call, only to find it dead, which annoyed him instantly.

Teacher Chen Ming looked at Xie Bingran and said with a smile:

“Xie, don’t rush off with Teacher Lu just yet.

I’m working on it!!”

Xie Bingran remained coldly indifferent, making Teacher Chen Ming even more anxious.

He spotted Chen Dahai and said:

“Dahai, lend me your phone quick!”

Chen Dahai hesitated and replied:

“Uncle… you know my dad doesn’t let me bring a phone to school…”

Xu Chen stood nearby, speechless.

In his panic, Chen Dahai had revealed his connection to Teacher Chen Ming.

Xu Chen pulled his Nokia N70 from his pocket and handed it to Teacher Chen Ming:

“Here, teacher, use mine!”

Teacher Chen Ming paused:

“Thanks a lot!”

He took the phone and stepped back two paces to make the call…

Lu Qiang saw Xu Chen lend the phone to Teacher Chen Ming and suddenly felt uneasy.

He didn’t know Xu Chen’s background, but he could tell Xu Chen was important to Xie Bingran.

Every move Xie Bingran made seemed tied to this young man.

Xu Chen noticed Lu Qiang’s worry and laughed:

“Don’t worry, Teacher Lu, I just lent him the phone. No hidden agenda.”

Lu Qiang relaxed:

“Xie, take your time deciding! I’m the head coach of Experimental High School’s track team. I’ll convince Director Zhang.

Once he agrees, getting you enrolled will be straightforward…”

Xie Bingran didn’t respond and glanced at Xu Chen again.

Xu Chen whispered:

“Take your time. The choice is yours.

Enjoy being valued and fought over for a bit.”

Xie Bingran paused, a faint smile softening her cold lips.

…

…

The bizarre events on the 100-meter track quickly spread across the field, throwing the entire preliminary race off schedule.

A girl expelled from First High School that morning had casually run at the level of a national first-class athlete.

And she was First High School’s legendary figure—chivalrous Bing Ge, the boss who charmed everyone.

Now, something even stranger was unfolding.

Since Xie Bingran was ‘expelled’ from First High School, she was essentially free.

Experimental High School jumped in first, offering to admit her straight into their senior year.

Teacher Chen Ming from First High School’s track team panicked and was scrambling to make calls for help!

Second High School’s sports department was tempted but realized they weren’t the hosts and their team wasn’t as strong as Experimental High School’s, so they backed off.

The battle between First High School and Experimental High School for Xie Bingran hit key snags.

First High School’s issue was that the Discipline Office’s expulsion of Xie Bingran was already official, with paperwork processed.

For Experimental High School, admitting her required urgent approvals and navigating several procedures.