Chapter 493 - 232: I Barely Recognized You With Clothes On!

But with Jiang Tao’s own efforts, he managed to push this small competition on Weibo and Kuai Dou’s trending searches!

"Hehe, I was just running casually, didn’t even think about winning, but the opponents just weren’t up to the mark."

Jiang Tao said casually, his expression as calm as a breeze.

"Hehe, I give you 99 points for this show of yours! The 1 point is to make sure you don’t get arrogant!"

"This is a good start!"

"With this championship boost, it’s even more beneficial for us to start our brand."

"Oh right, President Jiang, do you have any material from this competition?"

Shan Yang called Jiang Tao for two purposes.

First, to confirm the truth of the matter, and second, for the footage.

"Yes, my wife and sister-in-law took quite a few videos, it’s all in the sports camera."

"I’m going out today, I’ll send it to you tomorrow, you can edit it."

"Okay! Send it to me when you have a moment."

"And also, President Jiang..."

Shan Yang hesitated, unsure whether to say what was on his mind.

"Do you also think my results are suspicious?"

Jiang Tao smiled, looking very candid.

Honestly, wearing the [Cool Sunglasses] in the competition indeed had a hint of cheating.

But, so what? What can be done?

For anyone other than Jiang Tao, the [Cool Sunglasses] are just normal shades.

The attribute boost it brings only works on Jiang Tao, the Host.

Even if taken to the most authoritative institutions for testing, nothing would show up.

Since I have this "cheat," I can’t just give it up, can I?

"Cough, no, no, President Jiang, I don’t mean that, I naturally believe in your ability!"

"Just... just... there are a lot of haters online bashing you."

"Hehe, I know, don’t bother with those keyboard warriors, let them bash all they want."

"As the saying goes, bad fame is still fame, bringing me some attention is not bad."

"I plan to go back to Beijing and arrange a test with the Athletics Association for the 15KM."

"Old Dan, how do you think using this test as the second video would work?"

"Arrange a 15KM test with the Athletics Association?"

Hearing this on the other end of the line, Shan Yang was suddenly thrilled and excitedly said:

"When the time comes, if you can maintain today’s results, those haters will have nothing to say!"

"Moreover, with the Athletics Association’s certification, your results will be real and verifiable, definitely attracting another wave of running enthusiasts’ attention!"

"That’s a brilliant idea!"

"Then tomorrow after work, try to get in touch with the Athletics Association and explain our situation."

"Okay, President Jiang! Looking forward to your glorious return!"

Ding~

As Shan Yang finished speaking, the elevator door in front of Jiang Tao opened.

Inside the elevator stood two youthful and pretty girls, appearing to be around twenty.

Seeing Jiang Tao standing outside, they stopped their whispered conversation.

Their gazes simultaneously turned to him.

"Alright, the elevator’s here, I’m heading out, won’t waste words with you."

"Handle this matter well, and there’s a bonus for you."

"Alright, President Jiang, you can count on me!"

"I’m hanging up."

After saying that, Jiang Tao hung up and stepped into the elevator.

Inside the elevator, Jiang Tao pressed the button for the 1st floor and the close door button.

The elevator door slowly closed and began descending.

"Excuse me, are you, are you today’s champion, Jiang Tao?"

A slightly excited voice suddenly came from beside him.

Jiang Tao turned his head to see a tall, slender girl looking at him with excitement.

The girl had an attractiveness rating of over 80, definitely the type to turn heads walking down the street.

Her fair skin radiated a healthy flush.

She stood around 1.75 meters tall, seeming even taller than Xu Li.

A pair of light gray yoga pants tightly hugged her long, slender legs.

She wore sporty sneakers.

Her appearance was youthful and lively, exuding vitality.

"Hel-hello..."

The other girl beside her seemed shy, only greeting Jiang Tao before looking down at her toes, avoiding eye contact.

"Yes, it’s me. Hello, do you both live here too?"

Jiang Tao looked at them with a warm smile, greeting them.

He really hadn’t expected to be recognized by strangers on the street one day.

Am I this famous now?

"Brother Jiang, you’re amazing! So awesome!"

"Uh, can I, can I shake your hand?"

"My name’s Jiao Jingtong, I also competed today, I was the first place in the women’s group."

The girl introduced herself while proactively reaching out to shake Jiang Tao’s hand.

"Oh, so it’s you! You look quite different in clothes, didn’t recognize you."

Jiang Tao immediately felt something wrong after saying this.

However, what’s said is said, like water spilled, it can’t be taken back.

Besides, he was just speaking the truth.

During the morning competition, Jiao Jingtong wore five-point compression shorts and a sports bra, quite a different look.

Cough, cough, it’s a pleasure competing with someone like Brother Jiang!

"You’re amazing, I have a lot to learn from you."

"Brother Jiang, can I add you on WeChat? Easier to ask running questions later."

Jiao Jingtong said this while taking out a phone with a pink crystal case from her small bag, looking expectantly at Jiang Tao.

"Of course."

Jiang Tao smiled too, took out his phone and opened up the friend-adding QR code.

Jiao Jingtong quickly scanned Jiang Tao’s QR code, and after mutual acceptance, they became friends.

Ding~

Just as they became friends, the elevator doors opened at the 1st floor.

"After you, Brother Jiang."

Jiao Jingtong gestured for Jiang Tao to exit first, smiling cheerfully.

"Let’s all go together."

Jiang Tao smiled, inviting them to exit together.

As they left the building, Jiang Tao spotted the license plate of the car he had booked on his phone.

"Nice meeting you, I have to leave for something."

"Okay, take care, Brother Jiang~"

Jiao Jingtong waved goodbye, watching him get into a black Accord, driving towards the community’s exit.

"Nuonuo, Nuonuo! I added Brother Jiang! I added Brother Jiang!"

After Jiang Tao left, Jiao Jingtong immediately revealed her true self, bouncing around happily with her friend like a child.

Meanwhile.

In the Accord car.

[Ding! Congratulations, you triggered the special task [Path of the Sports Star (Intro)]!

[Task Reward]: Constitution +10 points, Charm Value +10 points, Cash Reward +$100,000!

[Rewards are being distributed, please check them...]

"Huh? How was this task completed?"

Seeing the task panel suddenly appear, Jiang Tao’s eyes brightened with joy.

He remembered the task required 10,000 followers on Kuai Dou platform.

He hadn’t posted a video or even gone live, and the task was completed?

Buzz~

The phone in his pocket vibrated.

Jiang Tao took out his phone to see it was indeed a money transfer notification from the bank, the amount was exactly $100,000.

Immediately, he trembled slightly, feeling a warm flow within him.

The warmth circulated through his body, nourishing his flesh and blood.

This feeling wasn’t unfamiliar to Jiang Tao.

It’s the sensation of having one’s constitution strengthened.

"And 10 points of Charm Value!"

Adding the 10 charm points from the task, Jiang Tao’s Charm Value broke through 80, reaching 82.

Although his facial features didn’t change notably, he sure felt more handsome and charming!