From failed candidate to chief scientist

Chapter 12 It’s dark and you can’t see
[Anchor, anchor, wake up quickly, Brother Xueba is gone! 】

[Why is this anchor so unprofessional? He ran all morning without taking a break. Why are you still sleeping? 】

Lin Mo was reading just now, and loud noises were prohibited in the library, so Xia Jingjing didn't make a sound, she just held up her phone to take pictures of Lin Mo. In such a quiet and boring state, Xia Jingjing accidentally fell asleep.

I don't know whether it was because of the reminder from the water friends in the live broadcast room or because of the noise caused by Lin Mo getting up that Xia Jingjing woke up. She reacted for a few seconds and hurriedly followed Lin Mo's back.

After leaving the library, Xia Jingjing had already caught up with Lin Mo.

"Senior, are you ready to go running?"

Lin Mo did not answer, but gave Xia Jingjing the answer with practical actions.

The sun was still very bright at this time, and there was no one on the playground. Lin Mo took a book, and started to run on the playground.

Xia Jingjing found a seat next to the playground, pointed at Lin Mo, set up her mobile phone, and began to explain.

"Friends, Brother Xueba has started running again. I asked him just now that he plans to run 42 kilometers today, which is the distance of a full marathon. Can he finish it? Let's wait and see."

In the camera, Lin Mo was monotonous on the playground, holding a book and running mechanically. His speed was not fast, but his posture and movements were very standard without any deformation.

The running days were unpretentious and boring, but at this time, Xia Jingjing's live broadcast room was very lively and not boring at all, with discussions happening one after another and barrages flying all over the place.

The number of viewers in the live broadcast room has also increased significantly compared to before.

[I just want to see if Brother Xueba can really do what he says. A marathon. If I were asked to run five kilometers, I would be dead. 42 kilometers, oh my god! 】

[Tch, you didn’t see it, this is obviously a script prepared in advance by the host, a gimmick to attract traffic, and it’s just pretending here. You really believe it? You really think someone can run a marathon and read a book at the same time! 】

[Tch, shut up upstairs. We've been watching here for most of the day. If it's really a real show, just the level of hard work in the performance would make it worth it for me to keep watching! 】

[Come on, Brother Xueba, you must run down and shut up those who question you! 】

[Brother Xueba, run forward!Faced with cold eyes and ridicule, how can you see the brilliance of life if you don’t persist in the end...]

[No, why is it still singing upstairs? 】

Xia Jingjing watched the lively discussions among the water friends in the live broadcast room. She was very happy and a little surprised at the same time.

Because the number of people in the live broadcast room at this time has already exceeded the highest number during her previous live broadcasts, and has even doubled several times, reaching over [-] people.

This is something she has never achieved.

But this is also where Xia Jingjing is puzzled.

Xia Jingjing really wants to ask these people, are you so free?It's just a run. Why can you watch such a boring thing with so much interest?

Is this better than my previous street interviews?What's so interesting about this?
I worked so hard on my planning, walked tens of thousands of steps, and randomly found people on the street to do interviews. During this period, I encountered obstacles everywhere and was rejected by others. It was hard and aggrieved, but it was not as good as running around in such a monotonous and boring way. Two steps?

Xia Jingjing said she didn't understand.

Time passed quickly, and several hours passed in a flash. The sun set in the west, the moon slowly climbed out of the horizon, and the sky gradually darkened.

Lin Mo still seemed to be running tirelessly, but as the sky gradually darkened, Lin Mo's pace slowed down.

Lin Mo looked around, then his eyes fell on Xia Jingjing who was on the playground, and then walked towards Xia Jingjing.

[Brother Xueba has finished running?Has anyone counted yet?How many laps has Xueba brother run?Is 42 kilometers enough? 】

[If I count correctly, Brother Xueba should have run 102 laps, which is 40.8 kilometers, and he is still 1.4 kilometers away from a full marathon. 】【So Brother Xueba made a mistake in his calculations?But it’s okay, 40 kilometers. The total number of steps I’ve run in my life is less than 40 kilometers. 】

Xia Jingjing saw Lin Mo coming and hurriedly greeted him.

"Senior, have you finished running?"

"No."

"Uh, then what are you..."

"Get the book for me."

Lin Mo didn't explain, but put the book in Xia Jingjing's hand, and then started running.

[Fuck!Why is the master still running?No, wait, why is he so fast?How come he still has physical strength? 】

【Ahhh!If this physical strength were on a ship, wouldn't it be..., Anchor, hurry up!Give me his contact information!I want to fight ten times! 】

[Slow down the traffic upstairs. Is now the time to discuss this?Isn't it time to discuss why he can still run so fast?Is this still human? 】

Xia Jingjing opened her mouth and looked at Lin Mo running away like a gust of wind, unable to react for a while.

Lin Mo threw off his steps, and this time he did not jog slowly, but quickly switched his legs and started running at lightning speed.

The previous jogging obviously did not consume too much of Lin Mo, so he still had enough energy to run at this time.

Under the watchers of all the water friends in the live broadcast room, Lin Mo ran with great strides and quickly ran three laps before Lin Mo slowed down.

Lin Mo glanced at the mission panel and saw that the number 42.195 had returned to zero.

"Ding, the host has completed today's mission. The mission reward: a slight improvement in physical fitness."

Lin Mo felt a warm current flowing continuously in his body. Although it could not eliminate his fatigue at this time, it made Lin Mo feel that his body was being nourished and improved by some mysterious power.

Lin Mo calmed his breathing, then walked slowly to Xia Jingjing, took the book from the somewhat dull Xia Jingjing's arms, and said thank you.

Only then did Xia Jingjing react.

"Senior, senior, why did you just..."

After a day of running, it was really tiring. Although Lin Mo seemed calm and normal on the surface, he was actually too tired to talk. However, for the sake of Xia Jingjing helping him get the book, he still responded. One sentence.

"It's dark and you can't see."

【(｀Д)!!】

【What did I hear?So Brother Xueba has never used his full strength before? 】

[Brother Xueba: I only run to read. It’s dark now and I can’t read anymore, so let’s go and run...]

Xia Jingjing was numb. She felt that her smart brain was not enough today. Is the gap between people so big?
Lin Mocai didn't bother to care what Xia Jingjing was thinking. He already took the book and walked away, leaving Xia Jingjing standing there doubting life.

When Xia Jingjing reacted, Lin Mo's figure had disappeared, making Xia Jingjing unable to catch up.

Lin Mo dragged his tired body back to the basement. Waves of sleepiness swept over his heart. He didn't even bother to wash up. He just put his body on the bed and fell into a deep sleep in an instant.

(End of this chapter)