Doraemon's friend Nobita on the concrete pipe looked like a completely different person.
Although it was hard to pinpoint exactly what had changed, he now radiated a certain aura, a brilliance unique to leaders.
Lin Feng below maintained a calm smile, observing everything unfolding before him.
If he wasn't mistaken, the item Doraemon had given Nobita this time was likely something that could inspire everyone's enthusiasm.
Otherwise, it wouldn't be possible for everyone to be so fired up, the difference compared to yesterday was simply drastic.
However, Lin Feng didn't really mind Nobita using this method to achieve his goals.
Participating in such group activities could indeed foster a sense of collective pride. If everyone just went off and did their own thing, then they would never have enough people. Forget about competing with other classes, even whether they could participate at all would become a problem.
Sometimes, if you don't rely on some tricks or methods, it's still a bit difficult to get so many people to do the same thing, especially when they don't particularly like it, or even resist it.
And at this point, two types of power usually need to step forward to make them yield.
The first is naturally the innate leadership aura that Dekisugi, the class monitor, possesses.
Basically, if any big or small matter arises in the class, as long as Dekisugi steps forward and calls out, then those who actively respond to him will likely account for eighty percent or more of the entire class.
And most of them will be the girls in the class.
Once you've handled this eighty percent, the remaining twenty percent becomes easy to deal with.
As for the other method, that's the "personal charm" unique to Gian.
Of course, this so-called "personal charm" requires the use of force for coercion and suppression.
If you encountered those disobedient troublemakers, there was no need to waste words with them. Just have them taste Gian's Justice Fist. One punch wouldn't do? Two punches then. Two punches wouldn't do? Three punches then.
Anyway, you could always make the other person yield.
After all, Gian didn't get the nickname "bully" for nothing.
Even if there were teachers at school, preventing you from doing anything to them, what about after school?
Did you think they wouldn't go home?
Although both methods were effective, anyone with a bit of sense would usually choose the first one.
However, it was a pity.
This time, neither Dekisugi, who represented the first method, nor Gian, who represented the second, were present.
So Nobita could only go back and ask Doraemon for some gadgets.
After everyone started training, Nobita found some time to go to Shizuka and Lin Feng.
"How's it going, Shizuka? Didn't I tell you before to leave this to me? Look at how seriously everyone is training now. Our class will definitely get a good ranking in the sports meet!"
It has to be said that although Nobita became a bit hot-blooded after eating the Hot-blooded Bun, he still couldn't forget his promise to Shizuka yesterday. Now that he saw the effectiveness of Doraemon's gadgets, he immediately ran to Shizuka to claim credit.
"Well, I don't know what method you used, Nobita, but I'm really happy to see everyone working so hard now."
Shizuka nodded at Nobita, expressing her affirmation and approval.
"That's great! Since that's the case, let's start training together. The Centipede Race is a multi-person team competition!"
"Okay."
With that, Lin Feng, Shizuka, and the others joined in the training for the Centipede Race.
However, this level of exercise posed no real challenge for Lin Feng. His current physical condition allowed him to easily perform these physically demanding actions.
Although he hadn't participated in these activities before, Lin Feng adapted with remarkable ease.
However, the main essence of the Centipede Race lies in teamwork. No matter how strong one person is, their strength is ultimately limited. The importance of teamwork becomes apparent at this point.
With the synchronized calls of "One, two! One, two!" echoing across the open space, the students representing Class 5-2 began their intense training for the Centipede Race.
From the initial inability to maintain the same pace while moving forward, to now being able to advance together at a decent speed, everyone improved rapidly, thanks to a lot of sweat and effort.
It was just a pity that the two star athletes of the class, who were quite athletic, weren't training with them.
Dekisugi was one thing, but Gian's behavior these past few days was truly baffling. She came to class alone every time and left alone after class, without a word.
Even Suneo, who usually hung out with Gian, couldn't offer a detailed explanation.
"It's strange, what's going on with Gian lately?"
"Shizuka, Suneo, Lin Feng, do you guys know anything?"
As the training came to an end, the classmates went home one after another.
Doraemon's friend Nobita stroked his chin as he, Shizuka, Lin Feng, Suneo, and the others gathered in the open space, trying to figure out why Gian wasn't participating in the group training.
Because the essence of the Centipede Race was teamwork, without Gian and Dekisugi, it always felt like something was missing.
"Hmm, I think it's probably because something happened at Gian's house recently."
"Tama told me beforehand that she would be staying home to help out these past few days, so she couldn't come and study with me," Lin Feng recalled the greeting Tama had given him earlier, and brought it up.
"Is that so? In that case, let's go to Gian's house together."
Doraemon's friend Nobita was no longer the same Nobita.
Ever since the flames of youth began to burn fiercely on his back, his entire mindset had completely changed.
Not only was he full of energy, but he also strove for perfection in everything.
Although Gian usually liked to bully Nobita, and sometimes his temper was very hot.
But Nobita still wanted Gian to participate in the training with them, because a sports meet without Gian was definitely not a perfect sports meet.