Chapter 218: A 1.88 Million Value Koi And 5 Million Value Strawberry!
One hour later…
Xu Li entered a deep sleep with a satisfied smile on her lips.
Shan Yang’s mind stirred, and he opened the page of the intelligence system.
He checked the intelligence that had been updated today.
【 Today’s Intelligence 01 】:
You had contact with Bai Yulan yesterday, and obtained relevant intelligence—
Bai Jianfeng, Bai Yulan’s cousin, embezzled 2 million in public funds from the hotel within a month to buy Double Color Ball lottery tickets and lost 1.98 million.
Bai Jianfeng felt that he was about to turn his luck around and decided to embezzle another 5 million to challenge the odds of the Double Color Ball.
Timely reminder can help Bai Yulan recover a loss of 5 million, gain her friendship, and receive a thank-you red envelope of 100,000.
…
“Holy cow, another one embezzling public funds! The crime rate in the finance department is really high!”
Seeing the content of the first intelligence notification, Shan Yang exclaimed in surprise and sounded an alarm in his heart.
The last person he caught embezzling public funds was Du Ennan’s aunt, Su Xiaoyu.
This time, it turned out to be Bai Yulan’s cousin, Bai Jianfeng.
Su Xiaoyu embezzled over 2 million in public funds to hire male escorts and at least enjoyed the service, greatly satisfying her emotional value.
This Bai Jianfeng embezzled over 2 million in public funds to buy lottery tickets; he’s a complete sucker!
“Bai Jie’s friendship and a 100,000 thank-you red envelope. I’ll take some time tomorrow to remind her!”
Shan Yang is not familiar with Bai Yulan’s cousin, Bai Jianfeng; they’ve never even met.
There’s no psychological burden in reporting Bai Jianfeng.
After reading the first piece of intelligence, Shan Yang’s mind stirred, and he continued to look at the second one.
【 Daily Intelligence 02 】:
You stayed at your mother Tian Xiaomei’s old house yesterday and obtained relevant intelligence—
In the abandoned old well at Tian Xiaomei’s house, there is a Red and White Koi that has survived for 60 years and is worth 1.88 million.
…
“Survived for 60 years, worth 1.88 million, a Red and White Koi?”
Seeing the koi mentioned in the second piece of intelligence, Shan Yang’s breathing quickened!
1.88 million!
The value of this intelligence was among the highest of the hundreds of pieces of intelligence Shan Yang had refreshed.
“An abandoned old well from 60 years ago, my mother and uncle weren’t even born then.”
“Could it be that a small fish my grandpa threw in as a child grew up?”
Shan Yang was full of curiosity about the abandoned old well at the old house and the koi that had lived for 60 years.
“I’ll go take a look tomorrow and see what’s going on.”
After reading the second piece of intelligence, Shan Yang’s mind stirred, and he continued to look at the last piece of intelligence for today.
【 Today’s Intelligence 03 】:
You picked strawberries at Old Soldier Farm yesterday and obtained relevant intelligence—
A strawberry seed in Old Soldier Farm has mutated.
Planting this strawberry seed can cultivate an entirely new variety, Gemstone Blue Strawberry, with a sweetness of 15-18.
This variety has high economic value, with a buyout value of no less than 5 million!
【 Note: 】 There are 6 hours and 5 minutes left until this strawberry is picked.
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“Mutated strawberry seed? Buyout value of no less than 5 million!!”
Seeing the last piece of intelligence for today, Shan Yang swallowed excitedly.
He thought the 1.88 million koi from the second piece was already impressive.
He didn’t expect there to be something even more impressive!
5 million in value is equivalent to winning a Double Color Ball grand prize!
The value of today’s three pieces of intelligence increased with each one.
He was incredibly lucky!
Although Shan Yang didn’t know why the strawberry seed was so valuable.
The reference provided by System Brother was very informative.
Since System Brother said the buyout value of this strawberry was no less than 5 million.
There must be a realistic basis for it.
Shan Yang didn’t overthink it and decided to sell it at that price.
As for how to extract the seeds and cultivate new strawberry seedlings…
Shan Yang didn’t understand these things, but he could find someone to help.
He Jing’s older cousin, Liu Yuan, worked in agriculture for over ten years and should have connections in this area.
“There are 6 hours left until this strawberry is picked.”
“It’s 1:02 AM now, meaning it will be picked around 7 AM?”
“It’s probably picked by the workers at the farm!”
Seeing this, Shan Yang started to feel restless.
If this mutated strawberry were picked and sold, it would be hard to find another one.
He had to get his hands on it before it was picked!
“Going there in the middle of the night will probably make people think I’m crazy.”
“If I go early tomorrow, what explanation will I give Xu Li when she asks?”
“Go for a morning run? Yes! I can leave early for a morning run!”
“It’s less than 4 kilometers from here to Old Soldier Farm, an easy distance!”
Shan Yang quickly came up with a plan.
He immediately set an alarm for 6 AM on the sports watch he was wearing on his left wrist.
Leaving at 6 AM, he would reach Old Soldier Farm by 6:30 AM at the latest, leaving him half an hour to act.
That should be enough!
“Sleep, sleep, I need to sleep first!”
“Tomorrow morning, I’ll pick the strawberries first, then go to the old house to see the koi, have lunch at White Magnolia Hotel, and remind Bai Jie!”
Shan Yang roughly planned his schedule for the next day, casually activated “Sleep Mode,” and fell asleep.
Sleeping for 5 hours in “Sleep Mode” would be enough for him to be energetic for the whole day.
The night passed without incident.
At 6 AM the next morning, Shan Yang was woken up by the buzzing vibration of his sports watch.
He turned and saw Xu Li still fast asleep, so Shan Yang tiptoed out of bed.
He found a set of sports clothing in the wardrobe and changed, then left with a stealthy air.
Those who knew understood he was going for a run, while those who didn’t might think he was going for a secret rendezvous.
It was the Qingming Festival, and the temperature in the early morning was only around thirteen or fourteen degrees Celsius.
Shan Yang wore a long-sleeved sports quick-drying vest.
He wore quick-drying sports pants on his lower body.
On his feet were a pair of green Li-Ning Feidian 4 ULTRA.
He wore 【 cool sunglasses 】 on his face.
It felt a bit cold when he first went out, but after running less than five hundred meters, his body started to warm up.
“At normal speed, the cool sunglasses don’t provide a significant speed boost, but the vision enhancement is great.”
After putting on the 【 cool sunglasses 】, Shan Yang’s vision increased by 100%.
In his field of vision, the clarity of the entire world switched from standard definition to high definition.
This visual experience was hard to describe in words.
Thump-thump, thump-thump, thump-thump…
Shan Yang ran at a light pace after leaving.
His pace quickly picked up to around 3 minutes per kilometer, with a heart rate of only 135, remaining within the aerobic heart rate zone.
Although he didn’t have much experience in running.
In his thirty-one years of life, his total running mileage so far had not exceeded 100 kilometers.
With this mileage, he wasn’t even considered a beginner in the running community.
Some professional elite runners ran more than his meager 100 kilometers in just two or three days.
However, with the boost from his super physique, Shan Yang could handle running with ease.
Physique, or strength, also played a crucial role in running.
Professional marathon runners, in addition to running aerobic mileage every day, also placed great importance on strength training.
Practicing gluteal and leg strength, core strength, foot strength, and so on.
According to the system’s strict scoring criteria, an ordinary person’s physique would be at most around 30-40 points.
Those who could reach the passing mark of 60 points would be people who exercised long-term.
Professional athletes would only be around 70 points.
With the physique boosts from the 【 Body-Strengthening Treadmill 】 and completing various special mission rewards.
Shan Yang’s current physique reached 98 points, surpassing professional athletes!
Coupled with the speed boost from the 【 cool sunglasses 】.
His current pace, even in a top global marathon event, could place him in the leading group.
However…
Shan Yang had tried a few times before.
He could currently maintain his maximum pace for only 15 kilometers.
Beyond this distance, as his stamina waned, it would be difficult for him to maintain his top speed, and he would slow down.
In terms of running, he still had many areas to improve and train in the future.
While a super physique could significantly improve running performance.
Running techniques were also indispensable.
Optimizing running form, improving cardiopulmonary capacity, increasing stride frequency, stride length, and so on, and so on…
Only by perfecting every detail of running could one achieve good results in marathon races.
Even the marathon god Kipchoge persisted in high-intensity training every day.
Let alone Shan Yang, a newcomer who had just entered the running circle.
Fortunately, Shan Yang also had over ten years of running experience.
He was well-versed in all sorts of running knowledge and techniques.
While acting as Shan Yang’s full-time photographer, he could also serve as Shan Yang’s running coach.
Shan Yang’s current physique had reached an astonishing number.
With scientific training, he would achieve results much faster than ordinary people.
…
At the same time.
On the shore of Qisan Reservoir.
Seventy to eighty running enthusiasts wearing brightly colored quick-drying athletic wear had gathered in a clearing.
Among these people were runners from the villages around Qisan Reservoir.
Many also drove or biked from Ping County town.
They gathered in small groups.
Chatting and laughing while doing pre-run warm-ups with a slender and tall girl wearing a baseball cap.
A drone continuously searched for suitable angles from above the crowd for filming.
The atmosphere on site was very lively.
Today was Monday, April 7th, and it was also the 6th anniversary of the founding of the Ping County Running Group.
Even on a weekday, it couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the many running enthusiasts.
For those who persisted in running long-term, waking up at five or six for a morning run had become a habit.
After running and changing clothes at home, it wouldn’t affect their normal work and life at all.
“Sister Bai, you’re here too!”
“Sister Bai, long time no see.”
“Sister Bai, have you registered for the Stone Marathon this year?”
“Sister Bai…”
In the crowd, Bai Yulan, dressed in white sportswear, clearly held a significant position in the running group.
Everyone greeted her warmly upon seeing her.
Regardless of whether they were older or younger than her, they all called her “Sister Bai.”
The title “Sister Bai” was not related to age, but seemed like a symbol of status.
Of course, Bai Yulan’s status as “Sister Bai” was not without reason.
She occasionally gifted the running group members some energy gels or quick-drying vests.
Sometimes, when the running group collectively registered for a competition, Bai Yulan would generously cover everyone’s registration fees.
She was beautiful, powerful, and generous to the running group members.
Bai Yulan’s position in the Ping County Running Group was higher than that of the group leader Huo Chenyang, and she commanded more respect.
Even the two group leaders, Huo Chenyang and Peng Xiaotong, treated her with extreme deference.
Because they understood the “value” of the name “Sister Bai” in Ping County better than other group members!
“Sister Bai, thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to attend our anniversary run.”
Huo Chenyang was very respectful in front of Bai Yulan, not daring to put on any airs as a group leader.
Bai Yulan stretched her left leg and said to Huo Chenyang with a smile:
“Xiao Huo, you’re too kind. I’m also a member of our running group, you don’t need to treat me differently.”
“Sister Bai, long time no see. You’re still so beautiful and elegant, I envy you so much!”
After Peng Xiaotong registered the participants for the run, she also came forward to greet Bai Yulan.
Bai Yulan smiled and said, “Xiao Peng, you too. Your skin is still better as youngsters; I’m getting old.”
“Sister Bai’s condition is even better than people in their twenties and thirties. No one would guess your age if you didn’t say it.”
“Exactly! Sister Bai’s physique absolutely crushes those girls in their twenties~”
Huo Chenyang and Peng Xiaotong stood on either side of Bai Yulan, chatting and laughing with her.
Bai Yulan also chatted happily with the two of them.
Occasionally, she would greet those who greeted her, appearing very approachable.
People naturally feel a good impression towards those who share the same hobbies.
In the Ping County Running Group, there were construction workers who lived in the village and worked on construction sites every day.
There were mall salesclerks, supermarket cashiers, individual business owners, teachers, doctors, and police officers.
And then there were bosses who ran businesses, like Bai Yulan.
When they gathered for group runs, although they formed different circles, they all held goodwill towards each other.
The Ping County Running Group, managed by Huo Chenyang and Peng Xiaotong, had a very good atmosphere.
This was also an important factor for Bai Yulan to participate in the group run.
Soon, the warm-up time ended.
The entire running group split into two teams and began their regular run led by the team leaders.
Thump-thump, thump-thump, thump-thump…
The synchronized sound of footsteps broke the early morning silence.
They chatted and laughed while running, creating a harmonious atmosphere.
“Huh? Is that person coming from over there also a runner from our group?”
Huo Chenyang, holding the running group flag and leading the way, suddenly caught sight of a tall figure in black sportswear and black sunglasses running from a side path on the left.
“He’s running so fast! At least within 3:30 pace. Does our group have any other experts at this level besides you, the group leader?”
Peng Xiaotong, running alongside Huo Chenyang in the front row, also saw the figure and noticed its fierce pace!
“Look over there! That person is running so fast!”
“Damn, that must be under 3 minutes per kilometer!”
“What an expert! Is he from our group?”
“Doesn’t look like it! Besides the leader, no one in our group can handle a pace within 3:30!”
“His running form is so cool!”
“He looks like a handsome guy! He’s my type!”
“Huh, he seems to be heading towards us. Could he really be from our group?”
Hearing Huo Chenyang and Peng Xiaotong’s discussion.
More and more members of the running group noticed the black figure running from the side path.
