164: Chapter 164 Can't be pulled!

Meanwhile, in the strength training area of this massive, high-end Gym.

Zhang Qi sat bored in front of a lat pulldown machine, casually tugging at the heavy handle.

As a fitness novice who had never trained systematically, his workout lacked any method; he was purely just messing around.

More importantly, his current Physique had reached a terrifying 108 points, far exceeding human limits!

This heavy-duty machine, originally designed to provide intense resistance for professional bodybuilders, was like a child's toy to him.

He shoved the weight stack pin all the way to the bottom at 120 kilograms. It didn't feel feather-light, but the resistance felt quite average to him.

Zhang Qi pulled it a dozen times in a row without breaking a sweat; his breathing rhythm hadn't changed in the slightest.

He felt this thing was just too boring; it lacked any challenge and couldn't stir up the slightest desire to train.

However, Su Ran was still in the office working on his mental preparation, so he definitely couldn't just leave now.

So, he could only sit on the machine, pulling the heavy weight stack half-heartedly, just to kill time.

Elsewhere, in the staff lounge outside the Gym, Lei Lei was sitting on the sofa, feeling restless.

The morning interview had gone very smoothly. Su Ran had made the decision on the spot to keep her, offering a very high salary.

Su Ran had said she would go get a contract to finalize the hiring, but the beautiful female boss had been gone for nearly half an hour.

Lei Lei still hadn't seen a shadow of her, so she couldn't help but mutter to herself, wondering if something had gone wrong.

Little did she know, for Su Ran, catering to Zhang Qi, this top-tier patron, was the number one priority!

Su Ran was currently busy helping Zhang Qi win over that stunning beauty, Lin Yuxi. Even if Lei Lei was a star personal trainer she valued, that matter had to take a backseat.

Lei Lei waited and waited on the sofa, looking at the wall clock, feeling truly anxious.

She decided to take the initiative and go find the beautiful boss herself, to avoid missing out on this high-paying, premium job.

She stood up, pushed open the glass door of the lounge, and walked straight into the strength training area.

As it turned out, she had only walked a few steps when her gaze swept across the room and landed on a familiar figure that had left a deep impression on her.

"Zhang Qi, how could he be here?"

Lei Lei exclaimed inwardly, her footsteps coming to a sudden halt, and she instinctively wanted to turn around and hide.

Her impression of Zhang Qi was just too profound; she couldn't forget him at all.

Chen Nianshu was the person she loved most, and in her heart, she was the purest.

However, this man had destroyed her lover's purity.

Moreover, now they wanted to ask Zhang Qi to continue destroying her lover's purity.

Even more infuriating was that Zhang Qi was unwilling.

After seeing Zhang Qi, Lei Lei felt very conflicted and had an urge to leave immediately.

But then she thought, she still had to beg this man to do her a favor in the future!

If she just gave in and ran away now, how would she ever be able to ask him to cooperate with her and Chen Nianshu in their act later?

Thinking of this, Lei Lei took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the complex emotions in her heart, and summoned the courage to walk over with long strides.

She walked to the lat pulldown machine and, watching Zhang Qi training aimlessly, spoke up to remind him directly.

"The point of effort in your movement is completely wrong; it's very easy to strain your back muscles. That's not how you train at all."

Hearing the voice, Zhang Qi turned his head and was momentarily surprised, his gaze involuntarily sweeping over her.

Today, Lei Lei was wearing a tight black sports tank top paired with dark gray yoga pants that accentuated the curves of her hips.

A large expanse of healthy, toned skin was exposed to the air, and her distinct abdominal lines and heroic, spirited aura were extremely eye-catching.

"Why are you here?"

Zhang Qi put down the handle in his hand and asked casually, looking at the hot-bodied, athletic beauty before him.

Looking at the man in front of her, Lei Lei's eyes became complex, and an indescribable bitterness welled up in her heart.

It was this man right before her who had ruthlessly taken the innocence of the person she loved most in this life, causing her heart-wrenching pain!

And the most absurd thing was that she still had to work hard to earn money, just to beg this man to take it again, or even many more times!

She could only force a smile and answer as if nothing were wrong.

"I just passed the interview; from now on, I'll be a personal trainer at this high-end Gym."

Zhang Qi raised an eyebrow upon hearing this, feeling somewhat surprised. Su Ran had actually hired Lei Lei? This was too much of a coincidence, right?

He looked at Lei Lei's heroic, beautiful face. Before he could speak, Lei Lei added another sentence.

"If you come here to work out often in the future, for Nianshu's sake, I can teach you for free."

Zhang Qi was even more confused now; he looked at the woman in front of him, his gaze carrying a hint of scrutiny as he sized her up.

Back at the bistro, Lei Lei had been full of hostility toward him, wishing she could swallow him alive.

Why had her attitude changed so quickly now? She was even offering to teach him fitness for free. What on earth was this woman planning?

However, Zhang Qi thought about it and realized he really didn't know how to use these professional machines properly. Having a free coach to guide him would be fine, so he simply agreed.

"That sounds great. I lack exercise usually, and I really do need a professional coach to provide some guidance."

Upon hearing him agree, Lei Lei nodded seriously, feeling that this was a good start and that she was one step closer to her goal.

She then pointed to the seat where Zhang Qi had been sitting and issued an instruction to him in a very professional and confident tone.

"Get up and stand to the side first. This equipment isn't used the way you were using it earlier. Let me demonstrate for you."

Zhang Qi shrugged indifferently, stood up to clear the spot, and stood to the side, ready to watch how she operated it.

Lei Lei sat on it with agile grace, her hands skillfully gripping the heavy lat pulldown handle above, and adjusted her breathing.

"Watch closely: keep your back straight and your core engaged. This is the most standard posture for applying force, which can effectively stimulate your back."

After saying this, Lei Lei's long, strong arms pulled down sharply, preparing to demonstrate the standard movement for Zhang Qi.

But as her muscles exerted sudden force, the weight stack on the lat pulldown machine didn't budge at all!

A flash of astonishment crossed Lei Lei's heroic face, her expression turning puzzled, and she couldn't help but let out a soft exclamation.

"Huh?"