「In the afternoon.」
Lin Shen put on a mask and gloves, dressed in old clothes he was ready to throw out, and gave every room a thorough, top-to-bottom cleaning.
He cleaned the floors and windows, dusted the furniture, and checked if any food in the fridge had gone bad.
Although Lin Shen mockingly called his place a "pigsty," basic hygiene was still a must.
This wasn’t about being a neat freak; it was an attitude toward life.
Passion!
Cleanliness!
After being away for five days, some corners of his home had already collected a layer of dust, which would only get thicker if not cleaned.
From 3 PM to 6 PM.
For his small, sixty-square-meter apartment, Lin Shen had spent a full three hours cleaning!
Fortunately, with the system’s boosts to his Constitution and Spirit, he had far surpassed ordinary people.
As a result, he didn’t feel overly exhausted, though he was still a bit tired.
PHEW—!
Lin Shen took off his gloves, pulled off his mask, wiped the sweat from his forehead with his arm, and let out a long sigh of relief.
Looking at the sparkling clean room, a faint sense of joy and accomplishment washed over him.
’Still, I should just hire a professional cleaner next time.’
Lin Shen grumbled to himself, glancing at the clock on the wall.
After finishing the housework, he rested for a bit, then gathered his things, planning to go out.
He would grab dinner and, at the same time, complete the challenge task for Sports Health.
Once he got busier, GoGo Maps, Camera and Album, and Shuaiyang could all be completed anytime.
But Sports Health was different; it required setting aside a specific block of time for proper preparation.
Therefore, Lin Shen planned to find a professional track for a night run to see what his limits truly were.
So he searched online for the nearest stadium, went downstairs, and drove over.
Mountain and River Stadium.
A high-quality, comprehensive sports complex converted from old factory buildings, it included various courts for sports like tennis, basketball, and badminton.
And it was even open to the international public for free all year round; you just had to make a reservation to get in.
Lin Shen was only going for a run, so there were plenty of slots available.
If it had been for the other courts, they would have been completely packed.
Lin Shen got his gear on, then did a short warm-up on the nearby grass to wake up his muscles.
Stretching his muscles and joints like this would also help prevent injuries during exercise.
After finishing his preparations, Lin Shen stepped onto the track and took a deep breath.
To be honest, he had no idea how long it would take him to run five kilometers.
’But keeping it under twenty minutes should still be easy... right?’
"Workout started!"
Hearing the voice from his watch, Lin Shen pushed off with his calves, setting his whole body in motion.
He straightened his torso, his shoulders naturally sinking down.
He leaned forward slightly from the ankles, using his body’s gravity to propel himself, striding out with his legs rather than just pushing off the ground with his feet.
This hip-driven form was easier on the knees than a normal running posture and was also a bit faster.
Of course, it also burned through stamina rapidly.
But Lin Shen didn’t feel it at all; in fact, he felt like the run was getting easier.
♪~I am just a fool for you~♪
♪~I am just a fool~♪
With the dynamic music mixing with the night breeze on his face, Lin Shen suddenly felt the burning in his chest and the ache in his calves slowly disappear. Even his breathing seemed to enter a subtle, new state.
Perfect rhythm, steady inhales and exhales.
His mind went blank. All his worries, good and bad, were left behind.
Lin Shen had only one thought at that moment: keep going!
Faster!
He suddenly understood a phrase he had read as a student.
The wind in a young man’s hair is more precious than gold!
Though most people don’t realize this until they’re no longer young, as long as you’re on the track, anyone can get a voucher for the experience of being 18 again!