CHAPTER 761: CHAPTER 751: DIMENSIONAL REDUCTION STRIKE

Qi Zhen looked at Jiang Lingxi walking over and nodded, commenting in a voice neither too loud nor too soft, "Not bad."

Hearing this evaluation, everyone felt both sour and envious.

After spending a few hours together, they had somewhat understood Coach Qi’s character.

In his eyes, they weren’t some big stars, just ordinary trainees.

He would directly point out any shortcomings and make no distinctions, with very high demands.

So far, only Jiang Lingxi received the comment ’not bad’, while the rest of them got nothing!

"Alright, get ready. We’ll meet in the multimedia room next door in ten minutes."

After two more theory sessions, with their heads swimming, it was finally dinner time.

Everyone finally got their phones back after a whole afternoon without them.

Instead of rushing to get food, they first checked for any messages on their phones.

This allowed Jiang Lingxi to be the first to go to the window for food.

The lady behind the window responsible for serving food still remembered her and directly asked, "Miss, would you like a little extra?"

"Yes, thank you, ma’am."

"You’re welcome, you’re welcome."

Jiang Lingxi turned with a full tray, ready to go to the dining area, when she unexpectedly heard a stifled laugh and looked up.

Caught in the act, Xiao Yu quickly stood straight, touched his nose, and greeted obediently, "Hello, Teacher Jiang."

"What are you laughing at?"

"I just suddenly thought that both Teacher Jiang and I are known by the dinner lady for our large appetites. I thought I was the only one, didn’t expect that Teacher Jiang would keep me company."

Jiang Lingxi: "..."

She didn’t see what was so funny about it.

Perhaps the other had a low laugh threshold.

"Hey, Jiang!"

Feng Xu, who had already served his meal and was ready to eat, waved at Jiang Lingxi.

Jiang Lingxi nodded at Xiao Yu, carried her tray over, and sat across from Feng Xu, "Director Feng."

"It’s nothing, just wanted to have a quick chat with you while we eat." Feng Xu glanced at Jiang Lingxi’s light meal tray and then at his tray filled with fried chicken wings and sweet and sour ribs, clearing his throat, "Coach Qi told me about your performance in class this afternoon. I also watched the recording. Coach Qi said your mental resilience is quite impressive..."

Su Linlin stood behind Chen Kexin, her gaze unconsciously shifting towards where Jiang Lingxi and Director Feng were sitting.

Though the restaurant wasn’t particularly noisy at this moment, and with the distance, she couldn’t hear what Director Feng was saying even by straining her ears.

But just by observing Director Feng’s expressions, it was likely to be all praises.

"Teacher Chen, Director Feng is talking to Teacher Jiang. I guess he was very satisfied with Teacher Jiang’s performance this afternoon during training. Alas, I’m the one who performed the worst, I need to work harder!"

Chen Kexin paused while receiving her tray, "Please give me an extra half serving of rice, thank you."

Standing behind, Su Linlin couldn’t help but roll her eyes secretly.

It’s night already and yet she’s eating so much, does she really think she has a stomach as big as Jiang Lingxi’s!

But when it was her turn, "Auntie, please give me a few extra shrimp."

The two sat facing each other with their trays, glanced at the slightly excessive food portions on each other’s trays, and tacitly picked up their chopsticks and started to eat.

Feng Xu didn’t only talk with Jiang Lingxi. He then went on to chat with others one by one.

After all, Qi Zhen was only responsible for training in car racing, while Feng Xu was tasked with selecting the most satisfactory candidate from among them.

There was a cruel truth that everyone was tacitly aware of; by the end, about two-thirds of them would be eliminated.

When the evening’s physical training session came, all the male trainees perked up.

They had accepted their defeat to the female trainees in the afternoon’s simulated driving session, but surely they couldn’t lose in physical fitness!

But reality was a harsh slap in the face.

Not only did Jiang Lingxi perform just as well as any of them, but even Chen Keyun outperformed several of them.

Surely they couldn’t compare themselves with the delicate and less physically capable Su Linlin, they had their dignity.

On their way back to the dormitory after parting with Jiang Lingxi and the others, one person quietly expressed relief, "Good thing we don’t have to compete against Teacher Jiang and Teacher Chen. We’re all about the same level, haha."

But after saying that, a few couldn’t help but glance at Xiao Yu, who was silently trailing at the back.

This kid might be a newbie, but his physical fitness and looks couldn’t be underestimated!

While one side felt relieved, the other was somewhat silent.

Chen Keyun opened her mouth a few times, wanting to ask if Jiang Lingxi was always this driven.

After all, she was a professional racer before, thinking her stamina would be unmatched among actresses, yet... she’d suffered a crushing defeat, best not to mention it!

However, due to the unpleasant encounter in the morning, she couldn’t bring herself to ask.

Breaking the silence was Su Linlin.

She walked between Jiang Lingxi and Chen Keyun, speaking with a tone of admiration and acceptance, "You guys are amazing. When I came here, I was full of confidence, but ended up being at the bottom. I’m afraid there’s no hope for me in this competition. Director Feng is likely to choose one of you."

Chen Keyun instinctively wanted to nod, as she also believed Su Linlin wasn’t up to par.

But since Su Linlin had been so friendly, giving gifts upon meeting and accompanying her during meals, it would be a bit harsh to say she wasn’t competent.

She had to offer awkward consolation, "It’s only the first day, it’s too soon to give up."

"I’ll definitely hold on as long as I can, even if I don’t get selected, learning more about racing is still beneficial."

Jiang Lingxi took out her room card to open her room door, "I’ll head in first."

Su Linlin waved her hand, smiling sweetly, "Good night, Teacher Jiang. You might want to try the aroma diffuser I gave you, it’s great for sleep."

"No thanks, I don’t need anything to help me fall asleep quickly."

Watching the door close in front of her, Su Linlin’s expression quickly changed.

Chen Keyun patted her on the shoulder, "I think your aroma diffuser is nice, the scent is quite pleasant."

"Then I’ll send you the purchase link later."

"Go get some sleep, we have to go for a morning run tomorrow."

The two returned to their rooms.

Jiang Lingxi took a quick shower, towel-drying her hair, when she saw a message from Shen Yunqing on her phone. She immediately started a video call.

"Not resting yet?"

"Just about to. How’s the training going?"

"Pretty good, the courses designed are quite interesting, and not that tiring."

The group of male trainees and Su Linlin, who had collapsed onto their beds, cried silently in the restroom.

"I saw your training schedule says you have to get up at six in the morning for a run. Remember to set an alarm before bed, or I can call you in the morning."

"I’ll choose the latter."

...

The next morning, Jiang Lingxi received a call from Shen Yunqing and checked the time — 5:40.

He really called exactly on time.

Jiang Lingxi chatted with him on the phone while quickly washing up, taking just ten minutes to get ready and leave.

"I’ll hang up now. During the day, phones have to be handed in. Let’s talk again in the evening."

"Okay."

Qi Zhen was already standing downstairs early, watching as the trainees gradually ran down.

Until his stopwatch showed 6:00 exactly.

He frowned at the lineup in front of him, "Where’s Chen Keyun?"

Su Linlin first glanced at Jiang Lingxi, who stood as upright as a pine tree next to her, yet remained silent, then pursed her lips and raised her hand, "Report Coach Qi, Teacher Chen might have forgotten to set her alarm before sleeping. Should I go up and call her?"