Chapter 611: Chapter 630: Everyone Knows Her Weakness
By the time her roommates returned, Jiang Qiuqiu had already composed herself.
Liu Tingting came in holding a meal. "Qiuqiu, I figured you hadn’t gone out to eat, so I brought some back for you."
’I didn’t expect her to be so thoughtful.’ Jiang Qiuqiu’s heart warmed. "I haven’t eaten yet. Thanks, Tingting."
"Don’t mention it." Liu Tingting quickly clambered onto Jiang Qiuqiu’s bed and asked with deep concern, "What on earth happened to you today?"
"You scared us to death."
You were carried away so suddenly! Carried away!
Although the other two roommates didn’t say anything, their eyes were also fixed in her direction, and it was clear they were just as concerned.
"It was nothing much." As always, Jiang Qiuqiu didn’t hide anything and explained directly, "During today’s hands-on Mecha test, the gravity in the cockpit was too strong. I couldn’t handle it and was ejected. I was a little injured, but I’ve already been in a Treatment Pod. It’s nothing serious."
"Too strong? Qiuqiu, you didn’t activate your Genes?" She asked the same question Teacher Mao had.
"Nope," she said calmly. "I’m a natural person. I can’t activate Genes."
The dorm room fell silent for a few seconds.
"A n-natural person?"
An expression of wanting to speak, yet holding back, appeared on Liu Tingting’s face. Jiang Qiuqiu patted her head. "It’s okay. Being a natural person is fine."
"B-but—"
Liu Tingting looked as if she had just heard some earth-shattering bad news.
She looked completely crestfallen, as if she were the one who had just been confirmed to have no genetic talent, not Jiang Qiuqiu. "How could this be?"
After saying that, she immediately realized her words must have hurt Qiuqiu. "I didn’t mean it like that! I... Qiuqiu..."
"I know. You’re just worried about me."
Meng Chun didn’t know what kind of expression she should be making either.
After spending some time together, the four girls had already formed a budding friendship. The concern of young people is so sincere and simple, visible at a single glance.
They were all genuinely sad for her.
Just as the atmosphere grew heavy, Michelle, who was in the corner, suddenly called out Jiang Qiuqiu’s name. The others all turned to look at her. Her gaze was intense. "Qiuqiu, you were assigned to Class A1 even as a natural person. That means you’re strong."
"Extremely strong."
Then, in a resolute tone, she said, "The strong never admit defeat. Qiuqiu, with your talent, mentality, and skill, you will definitely become the most outstanding Mecha Soldier."
Her words were so rousing that Meng Chun and Liu Tingting couldn’t help but cheer in agreement.
"Yes, yes, yes!"
But despite the rousing words, after dinner and into the night, Jiang Qiuqiu could still feel that the atmosphere wasn’t the same as before.
The usual small talk before bed was gone, and the mood was somber.
This oppressive atmosphere felt a little uncomfortable, but at the same time, she couldn’t help but think, ’My classmates’ concern is truly heartwarming.’
Fortunately, the training was intense, so even though their minds were full of worries, they all fell asleep, and soundly at that.
「As daylight swept across the horizon, a new day began.」
The four of them went to the cafeteria together, as usual. Then they split up, some drinking Nutrient Liquid while others ate natural food.
After their meal, they headed to class. Once the practical lessons started, there would be no stopping.
Yesterday, they had learned basic hands-on operation. Today, they had to do it all over again.
On the way to the simulation room, a classmate asked Jiang Qiuqiu what had happened the day before.
Huo Jia overheard and suddenly slowed his pace.
"It was nothing. The gravity in the pod just overwhelmed me."
"Huh? Overwhelmed by gravity?"
"How could you be overwhelmed by—"
"Because I’m a natural person, with no genetic talent."
Her voice wasn’t quiet, and many people turned to look.
