Liu Qing was a firm believer in scientific running methods. He stayed right behind Wang Peng, and whenever Wang Peng sped up, Liu Qing would just lengthen his stride slightly to ensure he didn't fall too far behind. When Wang Peng slowed down, Liu Qing followed suit. In short, he stuck to him like glue.
After two kilometers, Wang Peng’s stamina began to flag. He looked at Liu Qing behind him and said, "You go ahead; I’m going to take a break."
With that, he lay down on the track. Liu Qing continued running, but at a much slower pace, occasionally glancing back to see if Wang Peng was trying to sneak away.
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