Last Monday, as a running addict, I went to join the running group's East Lake night run as usual. It had just rained heavily the day before, and the breeze by East Lake was very refreshing. I ran 10.06 kilometers in 54 minutes and felt great afterward.

On the way back, Tang Zi, who trained with me in the group, came over and handed me a bottle of Mizone, saying he wanted to treat me to some water.

"Fei Ge, I have some good news for you. I need to take a leave for next Monday's run."

Wait, how is that good news?

"Next Monday, I'm going on a date with Qing Qing. She finally agreed... I need to make a good impression, you know." I didn't catch the middle part, only smelled the sour scent of romance.

Kao! This unexpected dog food!

Tang Zi and I are the only single dogs in this ten-person running group. The difference is, he has Qing Qing, while I... can only secretly admire Si Si!

Si Si is from a women's running group by East Lake, which has many beauties. She's a professional dentist, wears a ponytail, and her long legs are very noticeable in the group. Her sweet smile is said to resemble that of the famous runner-actress Ivy Chen.

Si Si loves running and never misses the East Lake night run on Mondays, Fridays, and Sundays.

Si Si and I got to know each other during the Lanzhou Marathon. After returning from Lanzhou, we added each other on WeChat. Although we interact and like each other's posts, she doesn't know that I like her.

So, how do you think I should let her know that I like her?

Actually, as friends who met through running, Si Si and I often chat and build rapport. In terms of hardware, I'm confident.My intuition tells me—there's a chance for us.                    

Seeing that next Monday is Qixi Festival, I must ensure that Si Si isn't asked out by another man on that day! Let everyone know that Si Si is already taken!

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                                                                                    But given the current foundation of our friendship:
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                                                                                    If I straightforwardly ask her out for Qixi, it would be awkward if she refuses, wouldn't it?
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                                                                                    If I avoid asking her out on Qixi, I won't achieve my goal, and I'd feel terrible that day.
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                                                                                    <strong>Sigh, such a dilemma.</strong>
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                                                                                    <strong>How can I make my confession of love seem appropriate?</strong>
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                                                                                    Just as I was deeply conflicted,
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                                                                                    Tang Zi posted a picture in the running group chat—</p><section class="_135editor" style="border: 0px none; padding: 0px;"><p style="text-align:center"><a href="javascript:void(0)"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/download/storage/v1/b/runboxapp-web-online.appspot.com/o/public%2F3583%2Fd81e251f-8818-11e7-b3d5-015e0eb30d68.jpg!640m0?generation=1715747275335094&alt=media" style="width:100%"/></a></p></section>
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                                                                                    What's this? It looks quite nice.
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                                                                                    Talented scholar? Beautiful lady? The antique-style seal looks interesting at first glance.
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                                                                                    Ding~ Another new message notification, a link popped up. It turns out he signed up for an online marathon, the Romantic Qixi Online Run, which can be completed between August 26 and August 28. The picture he just posted is the finisher's medal for this race, a pair of seals engraved with 'Talented Scholar' and 'Beautiful Lady.' The two seals can be combined or used separately, and when combined, they form a heart shape in the middle.</p><p><br/></p><p><a href="javascript:void(0)"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/download/storage/v1/b/runboxapp-web-online.appspot.com/o/public%2F3583%2Fe97fb20c-8818-11e7-b3d5-015e0eb30d68.jpg!640m0?generation=1715747276321607&alt=media" style="width:100%"/></a></p>
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                                                                                    <strong>666!! This is it!</strong>
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                                                                                    The 28th, which is Qixi, happens to be a Monday. According to Si Si's habit, she will be running at East Lake that night.
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                                                                                    Here's my plan:
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                                                                                    First, sign up for this Qixi Online Marathon before the registration deadline on the 25th.Then, under the pretext of running, ask her to meet at East Lake on the 28th, as usual.
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                                                                                    If she agrees, it at least shows that I have a chance!
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                                                                                    Then, on that day, I'll prepare meticulously. After finishing the run, I'll use the finisher's medal from this online marathon to confess my love to her!
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                                                                                    Of course, I've already ordered the physical medal. If I successfully get out of the single life, I can give it to her as a keepsake. I'm sure she, who loves calligraphy, will like it.</p><section class="_135editor" style="border: 0px none; padding: 0px; position: relative;"><p style="text-align:center"><a href="javascript:void(0)"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/download/storage/v1/b/runboxapp-web-online.appspot.com/o/public%2F3583%2Ff5684495-8818-11e7-b3d5-015e0eb30d68.jpeg!640m0?generation=1715747277269735&alt=media" style="width:100%"/></a></p></section>
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                                                                                    At this moment, I reveal a smile of victory in sight. This is the current progress, and I hope sharing this story will give others some ideas for confessing their love!</p><section class="_135editor" style="border: 0px none; padding: 0px; position: relative;"><p style="text-align:center"><a href="javascript:void(0)"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/download/storage/v1/b/runboxapp-web-online.appspot.com/o/public%2F3583%2F0b00472a-8819-11e7-b3d5-015e0eb30d68.jpg!640m0?generation=1715747278076572&alt=media" style="width:100%"/></a><br/></p><p style="text-align:center"><br/></p><p style="text-align: left;">PS: I signed up for the 5.2-kilometer race. Wish me luck! I hope I can successfully ask Si Si to run at East Lake on the 28th!</p></section>
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                                                                                    2017 Romantic Qixi Online Run
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                                                                                    Registration deadline: August 25, 22:00
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                                                                                    Race dates: August 26-28
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                                                                                    Race categories: 5.20KM, 7.7KM, 13.14KM
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