543: Fill me up

“Where did this kid come from? He’s too arrogant!”

“Clown, is this a place you can enter?”

“When did our gym get a weight loss master?”

“He wants to teach Lei Tai, damn, where did he get the courage?”

… …

Facing the ridicule of countless people around him,

Lu Ran still maintained a smile.

Looking at Lei Tai, he said, “When will you understand that true strength lies in the core, not in that seemingly strong mass of muscle you have? In the face of true strength, those are just jokes.”

Upon hearing this, Lei Tai’s expression also became serious.

Of course.

It wasn’t because he believed Lu Ran’s words.

It was because he felt that he had been provoked by this guy repeatedly, and Lei Tai’s temper couldn’t tolerate it.

He raised his hand and interrupted Lu Ran.

He said, “More talk is useless. You want to teach me, right? Come on, show me. Let me see what you’ve got.”

Lu Ran was not in a hurry.

He just said, “A demonstration is certainly no problem, but let’s agree: if I earn your affirmation, you will contribute your Zhanqi Alliance’s big data model, and I will teach you how to increase your strength.”

It sounded complicated, but it was actually very simple.

After digitalization, you can increase your strength attributes by leveling up and fighting monsters. Does that even need teaching?

It was a clever way to put it.

“Okay, I agree.” Lei Tai agreed without even thinking.

Because in Lei Tai’s view, it was impossible for the young man in front of him to gain his affirmation.

This scrawny guy, teaching him how to increase strength?

It was simply a joke!

“That’s good, then let’s begin.” Lu Ran nodded and said.

The surrounding onlookers also became interested, but they weren't interested in seeing Lu Ran demonstrate; rather, they were just joining the fun and watching the show.

Lu Ran took one last look at Lei Tai, then walked over to the barbell Lei Tai had just deadlifted.

“What do you mean? Young man, you want to deadlift? Do you know how heavy this is? How about this, I’ll halve it for you, one hundred and fifty kilograms. You lift that first, and then we’ll talk about the rest, because I don’t think you realize how heavy this actually is.” Lei Tai said to Lu Ran.

Lu Ran, however, pouted.

He said, “Halve it? Are you kidding? If this little weight needs to be halved, then I think you really do need to increase your strength; you’re too weak.”

Damn it!

Lei Tai was practically spitting fire.

He had seen shameless people, but never one so utterly shameless!

“Alright, then you come. Come on, I can’t wait to see your performance.” Lei Tai said.

He took off his weightlifting belt protection, intending to hand it to Lu Ran.

This was an instinctive thought.

At this weight, who would dare not use protection?

But Lu Ran refused.

He waved his hand and said, “What do I need that for? If there’s assistance, does it still count as my own ability?”

Lei Tai rolled his eyes, too lazy to say anything more.

He just gestured, indicating that Lu Ran could start.

At the same time,

He gave a look to his two assistants beside him.

The two assistants moved a little closer, preparing for any potential accidents.

You know,

This was two hundred and ninety kilograms!

If something went wrong, it could be fatal!

Of course.

It was highly unlikely that an accident would occur, because Lu Ran was highly unlikely to be able to lift it.

The surrounding onlookers also widened their eyes, watching Lu Ran, each one excited.

They seemed to have already prepared their mocking words and flattering remarks for Lei Tai, ready to blurt them out at any moment.

But the next second,

The scene suddenly fell silent.

Lu Ran squatted down slightly.

He grasped the barbell with both hands, then stood up. That’s right, it was that simple, that smooth, that fluid.

The two hundred and ninety kilogram barbell was lifted by Lu Ran just like that.

Lu Ran even maintained the lifted posture, turning his head to look at Lei Tai.

He asked, “How was it?”

Lei Tai was also dumbfounded.

Today was the first time he had attempted this weight; being able to lift it meant he was in extremely good shape, at his peak.

If he were given another chance, he might not even be able to lift it!

But Lu Ran, in front of him, had actually lifted it!

How did he do it with that physique?

And he did it so easily!

Honest to goodness, Lu Ran felt like there was no weight in his hands right now, because the difference was just too great!

Lu Ran’s strength attribute was already heaven-defying.

This much weight was nothing!

But in order not to be too exaggerated and shocking, he decided to hold back a little, just to shock Lei Tai and make him convinced, and then everything would be fine.

However, it wasn’t as simple as Lu Ran thought.

Lei Tai was indeed shocked, but at the same time, he felt his self-esteem had been greatly wounded.

He frowned, watching Lu Ran put the barbell down.

He opened his mouth and said, “Your performance indeed exceeded my expectations.”

Lu Ran said contentedly, “As long as you’re affirmed, then what about the conditions we just discussed?”

Lei Tai, however, raised an eyebrow.

He said, “Your performance is excellent, but it still can’t gain my affirmation. I know some people have strong techniques, and you rely on technique, not true strength. Moreover, with your physique, what can you teach me? Deadlifting, an exercise, relies on one’s core strength and cannot be achieved through methods; it requires arduous training. You…”

“Stop, stop, stop!” Lu Ran directly interrupted Lei Tai.

Then he said indifferently, “I didn’t expect you to truly not shed a tear until you see the coffin.”

But it was also reasonable.

Although Lu Ran lifted it, and it looked easy, there was no difference from Lei Tai.

Lei Tai could also lift it.

Everyone’s results were the same, so it was naturally impossible to convince Lei Tai.

At the very least,

If you want to teach someone, you have to surpass them, right?

Lu Ran suddenly understood this key issue.

And at this moment,

The surrounding onlookers had all fallen silent instead.

Not a word was spoken.

No matter what, no matter how skinny Lu Ran looked, his ability was real!

He could deadlift two hundred and ninety kilograms, just like Lei Tai!

This was beyond their ability to comment.

This was a competition between strong individuals!

That’s how it is in the gym; although these people talk big, as long as you show real strength and power, you will earn their respect!

Lu Ran had now gained everyone’s affirmation.

He just hadn’t gained Lei Tai’s affirmation yet.

Lu Ran didn’t waste any more words.

He looked at Lei Tai’s assistant and said, “Add some weight.”

Add weight?

It was already two hundred and ninety kilograms, and he wanted to add more weight?

However, everyone understood Lu Ran’s thoughts and intentions; wasn’t it just to surpass Lei Tai?

But this matter couldn’t be easily agreed to, so the assistant turned to look at Lei Tai.

“Add it.” Lei Tai said directly.

Only then did the assistant turn back to Lu Ran and ask, “How much?”

Lu Ran grinned at Lei Tai.

But the words from his mouth were directed at the assistant, a simple two words: “Fill it up!”