Chapter 468: Chapter 220: Bringing Glory to the Team – Special Mission and Its Generous Rewards!

Seeing a long line of runners ahead.

Jiang Tao was also a bit surprised and unexpected.

He thought that many running enthusiasts had suddenly emerged from the nearby villages.

But upon seeing the bright red flag that Huo Chenyang, the leader, was holding, with the golden words "Ping County Running Group" on it.

He finally understood that they were members of the running group from Ping County.

In the past, Jiang Tao drove out every day for work, hauling goods from morning till night.

Back then, he had neither the time nor the energy to exercise.

After a full day of driving, he was dead tired.

Returning to his rented room, all he wanted to do was eat and drink a little, then lie down and read a novel.

He never took the initiative to learn about the running community, nor did he care about sports.

Since he began engaging in running, he gradually learned more about this circle.

Only then he realized that many people around also liked running.

In some large residential communities or villages and towns, there were basically running groups voluntarily formed by running enthusiasts.

Group members would check in their exercises every day, motivating each other, which served as a great form of encouragement.

At this time, Jiang Tao was pulled into the Hongfu Garden District running group by Shan Yang.

Every morning, members of the running group would post their exercise records.

Some did a 5-kilometer health run every day, others ran a long-distance 10 kilometers daily.

There were even people who ran over 20 kilometers daily to get to work.

A group of people with common hobbies gathered together, encouraging each other, and running became more fun.

After lurking in the running group for a few days.

Jiang Tao now had a better understanding of such organizations and gradually grew fond of the atmosphere in the group.

Although he didn’t join the "Ping County Running Group," seeing these fellows who shared his enthusiasm made him feel very close to them.

"Oh, Jingjing, look! That looks like Jiang Tao!"

Liu Yuan, who was invited to fly drones for the running group’s filming, also saw Jiang Tao running from a side road after hearing the crowd’s chatter.

"Ah! It’s really Brother Jiang! So Brother Jiang is also a runner!"

Liu Yuan was merely guessing, but He Jing, driving an electric tricycle, immediately recognized Jiang Tao!

Even though she hadn’t known Jiang Tao for long and had only met him a few times.

With each encounter, He Jing’s curiosity about Jiang Tao turned into fondness, and now she gradually started liking him.

At some point, Jiang Tao had already taken a place in He Jing’s heart.

But thinking about the fact that Jiang Tao now has a wife and a child.

He Jing could only bury her affection for him deep down.

Perhaps, when she meets someone better than Brother Jiang, she might gradually forget him.

"I’ll fly over and take a look~"

Saying this, Liu Yuan controlled the drone to leave the Ping County Running Group and went towards Jiang Tao on the side road.

Soon, the handsome face of a man appeared on Liu Yuan’s drone screen.

In the video, Jiang Tao smiled friendly and waved at the drone.

"It’s really Jiang Tao! Why do I feel he’s getting more and more handsome lately? Is it an illusion?"

"Ah, Jingjing, keep your eyes on the road, don’t drive me into a ditch."

"If you want to see the handsome guy, I’ll show you on my phone when we get back."

"Ahem, I didn’t! I’m watching the road carefully!"

Teased by her cousin, He Jing hurriedly focused on the road and drove attentively.

Soon, Jiang Tao merged from the side road to the main road, meeting up with the Ping County Running Group.

He wasn’t a member of the running group, so he didn’t forcefully join their team.

Besides, his mind was on quickly heading to the Veteran Farm to pick strawberries.

He had no intention to run with the group.

"Jiang Tao!"

Just as Jiang Tao wanted to quickly overtake the running group, he suddenly heard someone in the group calling his name.

Turning around, Jiang Tao saw a woman in a white tracksuit and a light gray baseball cap happily greeting him.

"Oh, Sister Bai! It’s you, such a coincidence!"

Seeing Bai Yulan in the group, Jiang Tao immediately slowed down and greeted her with a smile.

"Yes, what a coincidence! Do you often run? Are you interested in joining our running group?"

Bai Yulan spoke while quickly detaching herself from the group.

She drew close to Jiang Tao, keeping pace with him.

After Jiang Tao slowed down voluntarily, she was able to keep up with his speed.

Bai Yulan was a runner with over ten years of experience.

Her marathon record was 3 hours and 30 minutes, which was considered top-notch in a small county like Ping County.

Of course, compared to those professional marathon bounty hunters, this achievement was not comparable.

"I do some small business in Beijing, only coming back home during holidays."

"Even if I joined the running group, I wouldn’t have much opportunity to participate in regular runs, so better not occupy resources."

Jiang Tao smiled and politely declined Bai Yulan’s invitation.

Adding too many WeChat groups resulted in a stack of useless messages every day.

Managing that was also quite a drain of energy.

Nearby, some group members within earshot of Jiang Tao and Bai Yulan’s conversation gazed at Jiang Tao with admiration!

Being invited by Sister Bai to join the group was definitely a matter of pride.

Others would eagerly jump at the chance.

But this guy refused Sister Bai’s invitation without a second thought!

[Ding! Congratulations, you’ve triggered the special mission [Bringing Glory to the Team]!]

Just as Jiang Tao finished speaking, a sudden ding echoed in his mind, accompanied by a system prompt.