Ali was still waiting for his sister Sarah at the alley to finish class as usual. After Sarah ran over, the two of them exchanged shoes skillfully, and Ali put on his sneakers and ran to school.
Inside the school, the physical education teacher took the microphone and made an announcement to the noisy students on the playground: "Dear students, please note that our province will organize a series of long-distance runs for all children." The playground gradually became quiet. Ali lowered his head and looked at himself
He wears broken sneakers, and his heart is full of contradictions.
Physical education teacher: "In the first round, the third and fourth grade will participate. Those who are interested can sign up and participate in the pre-match selection. The results of the players will be recorded." The students cheered after hearing this.
On the other side, Ruoya, who had picked up Sarah's pen, took out the ballpoint pen she picked up from her schoolbag and pressed it back and forth curiously. She put her schoolbag aside, knelt on the carpet, and wrote a few words in the notebook.
Then I started to think about it while holding the pen.
The next day, during recess, the children were doing various activities on the playground. Sarah leaned against the tree alone and watched her classmates play. Ruoya quietly approached her, took out a pen and raised it in front of her.
: "Your pen, you dropped it yesterday."
Sarah looked at her in surprise, looked down at the shoes on her feet, and then looked up to see Ruoya's sincere face. Sarah suddenly felt good about her and gave her a friendly smile. Ruoya also looked embarrassed.
He smiled, then turned around and ran away.
The camera switched to show that on the street, Ruoya's father was walking with the help of an old man, holding a blind cane and a basket around his neck. The old man sent him to the door of a small shoe store and said to the shop owner: "Akada"
Wu, let’s see what this gentleman needs.”
Ruoya's father walked into the store: "Good morning."
Shopkeeper: "Morning."
Ruoya’s father: “May God give you peace.”
Shopkeeper: "Thank you. May I help you?"
Ruoya's father: "I want to buy a pair of girls' shoes. The price is reasonable."
Shopkeeper: "What size does she wear?"
Ruoya’s father: “I don’t know, she is in the first grade.”
Shopkeeper: "First grade."
He walked to the window. At this time, Ali's father happened to be passing by after buying something. He stopped and looked outside the window.
The shopkeeper took two girls' shoes and placed them in front of Ruoya's father: "There are two styles, which one do you want?"
Ruoya's father asked: "What color?"
Shopkeeper: "One pair has red flowers on a white background, and the other pair is purple with red and yellow floral decorations."
Ruoya’s father: “Red and yellow...is it expensive?”
Shopkeeper: "The price is negotiable."
Ali's father wandered outside the store for a while and then walked away.
Ruoya’s father: “Red and yellow, okay, thank you.”
In the alley, outside Ruoya's house, the voice of an old man collecting rags and exchanging goods came from far and near: "Exchange for salt."
He walked outside Ruoya's house, and Ruoya's mother opened the door and came out: "Hello."
"Here we come." The old man took the bag of scraps and the pair of old pink leather shoes with bows in her hand, and asked, "What do you want to change?"
"Basket." Ruoya's mother picked a small plastic basket.
The old man threw the shoes into the sack in the car.
Ruoya put her feet into her father's new leather shoes, which were a pair of purple leather shoes decorated with red and yellow flowers. After putting them on, Ruoya wiped them with her hands lovingly, and then ran out of the hospital.
This scene is something many people did not expect.
On the way to school, Ruoya was far away when she saw Sarah walking in front. She ran a few steps to catch up: "Hello."
Sarah: "Hello."
Ruoya: "Where do you live? Mine is the same." She couldn't restrain the joy of wearing new shoes, and her walking was bumpy.
Sarah also noticed her changes at this time: "Your shoes are so beautiful, are they new?"
Ruoya: "My dad bought it for me."
Sarah: “Where’s the original pair?”
Ruoya: "My mother threw it away."
Sarah stopped and was about to stamp her feet anxiously: "Throw it away? Why?"
Ruoya said disapprovingly: "Those pairs are too old."
Sarah looked down at the new shoes on her feet, said nothing, and continued walking forward.
Ruoya followed her and said proudly: "If I get good grades, my dad will buy me a prize. This time he gave me a pair of shoes."
This result obviously made Sarah extremely sad. She originally didn't talk about the shoes because of Ruoya's family and her father was blind, but she didn't expect the result to be like this.
This made Sarah very sad and perhaps a little regretful.
Next are two sets of shots, with thunder roaring in the sky and light rain falling on the ground. Ali ran to school in the rain!
It was another thunderstorm, and Sarah struggled to run back. Ali was pacing anxiously in the alley, and Sarah ran over. The two quickly changed their shoes, and Ali ran to school in the rain again!
The discarded sneakers that Ruoya thought were too old were actually what Ali and Sarah coveted.
Perhaps like many of us, what we think is unimportant may be completely different in the eyes of others.
In the school, in the classroom, Ali looked down from his seat by the window.
On the playground, the physical education teacher was giving a test to a row of students. As soon as he blew the whistle, a student ran out and came back.
Ali looked down and was amused by the various running postures of the students.
Another scene of Ali and Sarah changing their shoes and going to school during a thunderstorm.
The plot finally took a turn.
The bell rang, and the boys swarmed down the stairs, including Ali.
In the hall, the physical education teacher was posting notices on the wall, and the students gathered behind him to watch.
A student: "Teacher, my name is not on it. Did I fail? I performed very well."
Another student continued: "I wasn't selected either."
The physical education teacher turned around and said, "What's there to protest? You can't choose all of them. There are only five or six places in each school. Try your best next time." After saying that, he pulled the students away and walked out, "Come on.
,Ler me get through".
The students discussed the notice loudly.
A boy: "They are so nice. We can go to Lansa for two weeks. It's great."
Another boy: "Tychi Sada was also selected, you see."
Ali, who had been watching the excitement from the back, squeezed to the front row to take a look. The notice read: First prize: two-week holiday camp, a set of sportswear; second prize: two-week holiday camp, stationery supplies; third prize: two-week holiday camp, stationery supplies;
Prize: - Weekend holiday camp and a pair of sneakers.
"A pair of sneakers!" Ali muttered silently in his heart.
Obviously this gave Ali an opportunity to make up for his mistakes and win a pair of sneakers!
So he came outside the teacher's office.
Ali knocked on the door and came in. He stood at the door and raised his hand: "Report!"
"Come in." The physical education teacher stood in front of the table and was writing something down in his notebook. "What's the matter?"
Ali walked up to him and said, "I want to run a race."
Physical Education Teacher: "Really? You came here really early." He closed the notebook and put it in the tin cabinet behind him, "Why did you go so early? Did you oversleep?"
Ali: "I forgot, teacher."
The physical education teacher took off the whistle and put it in the cabinet: "Your chance is gone, don't forget it next time."
Ali: "Teacher, I want to participate in this competition."
Physical education teacher: "No."
Ali begged quickly: "Please."
Physical education teacher: "No." It was almost time to get off work and he started to pack up the teaching aids.
Ali pleaded: "I really want to participate in this competition."
The physical education teacher was unaccommodating: "This is not your decision. You missed the selection and registration has ended."
Ali was a little anxious: "Please, can you let me participate?"
Because this is his only chance. For him, his family's situation does not allow them to buy another pair of sneakers.
The physical education teacher put the football into the cabinet and waved his hand impatiently: "Are you annoyed? I won't do it if I say no! You go!" After that, he turned around and closed the cabinet door.
Suddenly, Ali's crying voice came from behind: "Please, teacher, I promise to win."
The teacher turned around and saw tears in Ali's eyes, and felt compassion for him.
Ali paused and then begged: "Please, teacher, sign up for me. I can run very fast and I can beat everyone. Can you sign up for me, please?" As he spoke, he couldn't stop crying.
It flowed down with a splash.
Finally, the teacher was impressed by Ali. Ali ran quickly on the playground. After a few laps, the physical education teacher pressed the stopwatch, with a look of joy on his face. He recorded Ali's results in his notebook.
Ali obviously passed the selection. He couldn't wait to go back and tell his sister the good news. He ran out of school, jumped briskly off the high threshold in front of his house, and rushed into the yard.
Ali ran to his sister, joy beyond words: "Sarah, good news!"
Sarah was washing the barrel at the faucet: "What?"
Ali gasped and sat by the pool: "I was selected to participate in the race."
Sarah also sat down: "What race?"
Ali: "Long-distance running. The third place will get a new pair of sneakers."
Sarah: "Why third place?"
Ali: "There are other prizes for first and second place." He paused and laughed from the bottom of his heart, "If I finish third, I will give you my sneakers."
Sarah: "But those are boys' shoes."
Ali: "I'll just take it and change it into women's shoes."
Sarah was still a little worried: "What if you don't get third place?"
Ali: "Don't worry, I'm sure." Sarah was also infected by her brother's excitement and laughed happily.
...
As long as he came in third place, the naive Ali probably never thought about how difficult it would be.
He doesn’t want second place or first place, he only wants third place, just because the prize for third place is sneakers!
The competition day finally arrived, and the boys from each school participating in the long-distance running competition were doing preparation activities in the open space.
A blue-green van drove in, and the principal and physical education teacher of Ali's school came out of the cab.
"Tell the boys to get ready, it's almost too late!" the principal shouted and ran towards the venue.
"Get out of the car quickly. Hurry up!" the physical education teacher urged the six students standing on the back of the car. At the same time, he handed out competition uniforms to them: "Take off your clothes. Move quickly."
It was probably Ali's first time to participate in this kind of competition. As soon as he got off the car, he stared at the crowd in the open space. Many of the contestants were accompanied by their parents, and judging from their clothes, it was obvious that most of them came from well-off families.
.Some mothers are helping their children prepare for activities, some are taking photos of their children, and some are helping their children tie their belts...
The physical education teacher came over and patted Ali on the shoulder, handed him the sportswear, and urged: "Hurry up."
Parents were still busy with their children, and one father even squatted on the ground to tie his son's shoelaces.
Ali changed into his sportswear and tied his shoelaces a little tighter.
The competition is about to begin. The contestants gather at the starting point, about 1,800 people.
The referee held up a loudspeaker and shouted in front: "Everyone, please note that the race is 4 kilometers long and the finish line is on the other side of the lake. Don't push other runners. Victory or failure is not important. What is important is sportsmanship. I wish you all the best. Everyone is in your place."
, one, two, three..." He fired the signal gun, and the players swarmed out.
They ran along the winding mountain road... Gradually, the distance widened.
The lakeside is sparkling with green trees. Children are running along the shore.
The scene of Sarah running on the street out of breath always appeared in Ali's mind. At this time, several contestants ran past him. Ali gritted his teeth and persisted, and the conversation with his sister rang in his ears.
Ali: "Why are you late?"
Sarah: "Where is it? I ran back."
Ali: "Give me the shoes, I'm going to be late."
Sarah: "The sneakers are so dirty and embarrassing. I don't want to wear them. I will never wear these shoes again! It's all you who lost my shoes. You have to find them back, or I'll tell dad!"
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Ali: "If I finish third, I will give you sneakers."
Ali: "Don't worry, I'm sure."
Thinking this way, he involuntarily accelerated his pace, surpassing each player and taking the lead.
Sarah's voice sounded again: "What if you don't get third place?"
Ali looked back, slowed down his pace a little, let the two runners behind him pass him, and ran behind them. A boy behind him tried his best to pass him, and Ali fought hard with him to prevent him from passing him.
Go. The boy pulled Ali angrily, and he fell heavily to the ground with a "plop". Ali ignored the pain, immediately got up without hesitation, and rushed forward with all his strength!
At this moment, he may only be thinking about sneakers and third place.
That's what he promised his sister, he must do it!
It’s the final sprint stage, and there are still 70 meters! 50 meters! 30 meters away from the finish line! The spectators waiting here are excited. Cheers and whistles are intertwined.
The physical education teacher and principal of Ali's school were also running aside to cheer him on.
The speeds of several contestants were comparable... In the end, Ali crossed the finish line first with his strong energy.
He suddenly collapsed to the ground, and the others behind him also fell to the ground one after another.
The principal, contrary to his usual stoic demeanor, excitedly ran forward to hug Ali, kissed his forehead, and said incoherently: "Long live Ali, this is great!"
Ali immediately asked: "Am I third?"
The principal looked confused: "What third place? You ran first - victory, you are the champion!" He said, helping the physical education teacher lift Ali on his shoulders.
The audience applauded and cheered, and several cameras also focused on Ali.
Ali gasped for air and looked down condescendingly.
Some parents took off their children's shoes and rubbed their feet, and some gave them flowers... The boy who tripped Ali sat on the ground in frustration, burying his head in his legs. His mother comforted him from the side.
: "You will definitely win next time."
Ali turned his attention to the temporary podium and saw the pair of sneakers as prizes at a glance.
"Champion, Ali!" the referee called his name, and the physical education teacher quickly put him down. Ali walked forward, stared at the pair of sneakers for a few times, and lowered his head sadly.
Won first place, but no sneakers!
How can Ali be happy?
The chairman of the conference put the medal on his chest. Just as he took the trophy from the referee and was about to award it to Ali, the principal hugged him first.
"Who else wants to take a photo?" the photographer asked.
The physical education teacher took the trophy and stood next to Ali. Later, the principal came over and took a photo.
Photographer: "Please give way, please, and let me take a photo of him alone." Everyone moved away, leaving Ali alone, with his head still lowered.
Photographer: "Look up, champion, raise your head." Ali slowly raised his head, and the sad tears could no longer be suppressed and fell down from the corners of his eyes.
He tried his best and got first place, but he only wanted third place!
