The Luckiest Man - Chapter 19

Chapter 19: “Ehm… There’s No Need For This…”

Translator: Larbre Studio

Editor: Larbre Studio

As the saying goes, one could be carried away by the success of a small achievement. 

There was another saying—after you are healed from your scars, you forget the pain. 

That was how Zhang Yang felt.

Just because he performed well, he thought so highly of himself! Not only did he say that he was going to stand up for Hong Xiaofu, he even waved to all the students who were watching him to thank them. Did he really think he was some kind of superstar? 

Watching how cocky Zhang Yang was, Zhao Ming, who was standing at the side, quietly came forward and said, “Do you know what you are saying? Brother Fu needs your help? He depends on himself to earn his living expenses. What are you compared to him?” 

“Me?” At that moment, the barbell was brought in. Zhang Yang became even more full of himself as he replied, “You will soon know what I am. Are you looking at me? It would not be a problem to even lift five hundred pounds!” 

Just as he finished speaking, he was done assembling the barbell. Since he was trying to impress Han Feng, he started with a total weight of 260kg. 

The students were shocked. 260 kg! That was crazy!

“260 kg! That is scary!” 

“Yup, the world record holder of weightlifting, Kianoush Rostami of Iran, competed in the 85kg event and lifted 220kg. Zhang Yang is starting off with 260kg, he is going to beat the world record!” 

“Can he do that? Is his body strong enough?” 

Even Han Feng expressed his concerns and asked, “Zhang Yang, are you sure you are fine with a weight of 260 kg? Weightlifting is unlike running or high jump, you could be injured very easily.” 

Could he say no at such a time? Of course he couldn’t! 

Zhang Yang was full of confidence. He smiled and replied, “Don’t worry Director Han, I’m usually able to lift 260 kg. If my condition is good, I can even lift 280 kg!” 

No one knew how true that was. Everyone guessed there was a high chance that he was just boasting.

With everyone looking at him, Zhang Yang applied powder onto his palms and everyone took a few steps back. Hong Xiaofu and Su Ying stood beside Han Feng, observing him closely. 

“I’m starting now.” Zhang Yang announced. He held the bar and adjusted his grip as he breathed heavily for some time. Then everyone saw Zhang Yang take a deep breath in firmly. His chest bulged up and he gave a loud shout.

He instantly raised the barbell with 260 kg of weights to his neck almost effortlessly.

The next steps were crucial ones. Everyone held their breaths as Zhang Yang shouted again. He raised both his hands up fiercely and held the barbell above his head.

He had really raised it! He had broken another record! 

The students cheered and applauded him. However, in that moment Zhang Yang felt sudden numbness at the back of his knees in both legs. He lost his balance—he could not stand straight. 

Thump. 

He was on his knees again!

It wasn’t clear whether that had been a pure coincidence, but he happened to be facing Hong Xiaofu directly. 

The atmosphere on the tracks changed at once. It was awkward. Zhang Yang was kneeling on both knees while holding the barbell up. He stared blankly at Hong Xiaofu.

He was completely stunned, and so was everyone else.

Hong Xiaofu stared at him. He held it in for two seconds before he said, “Ehm… there’s no need for this… even if you want to look out for me.”

Zhang Yang was speechless. 

Hong Xiaofu continued, “Okay okay, I got it, I got it already. Get up quickly, get up. Look at how courteous you are—” 

Zhang Yang put down the barbell in silence, stood up, and turned away. He suddenly ran, covering his face.

The students had finally seen how emotional he could get. Zhang Yang looked like he had tears in his eyes.

“Shit! What just happened?! Zhang Yang knelt again!” 

“There’s a problem, there’s a big issue! Did you realize that Zhang Yang lifted 260 kg!?” 

“What’s wrong with 260 kg? Oh, wait, don’t tell me that Zhang Yang is interested in Hong Xiaofu?!” 

“Damn, I have seen it too. Did you see his face? He looked like he was going to give Hong Xiaofu something good!” 

“What a cute proposal scene—” 

Repeated rumors became facts. Within moments, Zhang Yang became extremely miserable—even the way the girls watched him had changed! Everyone thought they were going to be a couple.

The atmosphere became strange. Han Feng, Minister Guan, and Principal Liang quietly moved two steps back and away from Hong Xiaofu. 

Principal Liang took a deep breath of cold air: he could feel his heart beat fast. He turned to look at Minister Guan and Han Feng, who were standing beside him. It wasn’t too bad…there were still two people at his side. Others could go down but he would not—if someone had to kneel, it would not be him.

Minister Guan looked over at Han Feng. It wasn’t too bad…there was still Director Han. He could suffer but he would not—he would not be getting on my knees.

Han Feng looked at Minister Guan and Principal Liang. It was a little awkward. If someone had to kneel it would be him…

What then? Zhang Yang had completed his assessment. Next up would be Su Ying and Hong Xiaofu. Su Ying would be easy to handle. As long as her powers were real, she would be done after recording the extent of her ability. 

The key issue was Hong Xiaofu. How could his power be tested? If he used his power on them, it would be over. It was fine earlier on, but Zhang Yang had also ended up kneeling down, and there hadn’t been any signs. 

There are about three thousand students, and teachers as well. In front of so many people, if something bad happened…

Judging from the expressions of the students, they were gloating, waiting for others to make a fool of themselves.

That wasn’t even all. Many students had recorded what had happened earlier on. They would definitely record Hong Xiaofu’s turn to test his power. An all-round shooting without any hidden angles.

“Alright. I already know your powers.” Han Feng felt that whatever he was going to say next would be one of the most important decisions he ever had to make in his life. He did not bother Su Ying and Hong Xiaofu and changed the topic, “Get Zhang Yang back, we have to discuss something serious upstairs.” With this decision being made, Minister Guan and Principal Liang sincerely thought that there should be some applause.

The main thing, however, was to get Zhang Yang. And one couldn’t possibly make the Minister and the Principal chase him, right?

“About that…” Hong Xiaofu looked around. He was the one who had caused all that—he had the responsibility to get Zhang Yang back. “I will… bring Zhang Yang back” 

Han Feng and the rest nodded firmly, “Great!”