Chapter 38: Military Training in Progress
TL: Etude
The next morning at seven oclock, the military training at Linchuan University officially began. Black double-decker buses filled with armed police officers and soldiers entered the university campus.
At the same time, a large number of freshmen surged from the dormitory area into the drill ground.
Near the formation of Finance Class 4, waves of discussions rippled through the crowd, peppered with exclamations like Wow, So beautiful, Like a fairy, and Im stunned. The atmosphere resembled that of a celebrity meet-and-greet, drawing onlookers from even the neighboring areas.
Jiang Qin, tossing his hat, ran his fingers through his hair, lamenting how unbearably hot the weather was.
It was only morning, and the hat already felt unbearable. He wondered how much hotter it would get once the training started.
Meanwhile, Cao Guangyu, Zhou Chao, and Ren Ziqiang were approaching from the direction of Class 4, their faces filled with astonishment.
Old Jiang, Ive realized Ive been living in a bubble!
Jiang Qin grinned, How come you only realized it now?
Cao Guangyu was puzzled: ????
Ren Ziqiang, bypassing Cao Guangyu, said, Old Jiang, dont laugh. Do you think Hong Yan and Chu Siqi are the epitome of beauty? Im telling you, theres an even more stunning girl in Class 4. Her aura is simply dazzling.
Zhou Chao nodded vehemently in agreement: Its the first time Ive seen such a perfect girl. Shes like a star, no, even more beautiful than a star. My whole worldview is shattered.
Jiang Qin fanned himself with his hat, casually asking, Is it really that exaggerated?
Its not an exaggeration at all. You wont believe it until you see her. Youll feel like youve been living in a well too!
Yeah, Old Jiang, go have a look. It doesnt cost anything to appreciate beauty!
Jiang Qin calmly waved his hand: Forget it. In this scorching weather, Id sweat just walking a few steps. Id rather save my energy for the training.
Cao Guangyu felt a bit upset: Damn, youre the only one acting high and mighty in our dorm!
Theres half a month of military training; there will be plenty of chances to see her. Maybe shell come looking for me later.
What? If she comes looking for you, Ill eat shit on the spot.
Jiang Qin couldnt help but glance at Cao Guangyu: If you want to eat shit, just say so. Dont use me as an excuse!
As the guys from Room 302 were chatting, a group of girls from Class 3 in Finance suddenly surged from behind: What are you looking at? Even if you look, shes not yours.
Cao Guangyu turned around and saw a plain but pretty face: Pan Xiu, I didnt provoke you.
Im just stating a fact.
Pan Xius military uniform hung loosely on her, making her look rather unkempt, even her usual cuteness faded.
Cao Guangyu retorted righteously: Everyone appreciates beauty. Whats wrong with just looking?
Pan Xiu couldnt help but snort: Arent the beauties in our class enough for you? You prefer those unattainable ones?
Ren Ziqiang, the hopeless flirt, quickly chimed in: Xiu Xiu, I only have eyes for you.
Pan Xiu coldly responded: Ren Ziqiang, weve only talked a couple of times. Were not that close.
Oh, this
Cao Guangyu immediately shot him a disdainful look: Hopeless flirt. Cant move when you see a girl, and what do you get? A cold shoulder!
Ren Ziqiang looked mournfully at Pan Xiu, then at Cao Guangyu: Fine, fine, Ill shut up. I wont talk anymore.
While the guys were teasing each other, the other girls of Class 3 in Finance were all observing Jiang Qin.
Standing at 1.8 meters, Jiang Qins height was notable, especially under the bright sunlight, making him look particularly upright and imposing. Such a stature wasnt rare at Linchuan University, but it was uncommon in Class 3. His roommates couldnt compare to him, with only Zuo Boqiang from the next dorm able to match him in arm-wrestling.
However, Zuo Boqiang couldnt compete with Jiang Qin in terms of facial features and skin tone, making Jiang stand out even more.
At that moment, Jiang Qin was grumbling about the days heat, using a chilled mineral water bottle to cool his face while listlessly watching the supermarket across, seemingly indifferent to the surrounding events.
Seeing this, the girls of Class 3 couldnt help but whisper among themselves.
Out of all the guys in Class 3, Jiang Qin is the best at posing!
Yeah, if it werent for the rumor that hes been secretly in love with someone for three years, I would have been totally fooled by him!
Did he really chase someone for three years? It doesnt seem like it.
Its true. Ren Ziqiang himself told Pan Xiu about it, so it must be true.
Qingqing, werent you really upset yesterday on the pedestrian street? Why dont you tease him a bit?
Song Qingqing looked coldly at Jiang Qins back, recalling how she was ignored yesterday. Her makeup-adorned face was covered with a frosty expression.
She had thought Jiang Qin was a low-key but exceptional person. However, last night, Pan Xiu shared the story she heard from Ren Ziqiang about Jiang Qins three-year unrequited love for a high school classmate, which was cruelly rejected. She told the story in the dormitory vividly.
After hearing this story, they realized that yesterdays incident on the pedestrian street was a misunderstanding. Jiang Qin was just another guy who liked to please pretty girls, just that he seemed more composed on the surface.
Ill tease him a bit, make him pay for ignoring me yesterday.
Song Qingqing showed a spoiled expression, stepping forward, but before she could speak, a cadence of left, right, left came from the entrance of the drill ground. A troop of soldiers ran in, their steps uniform and their voices loud and deep.
Seeing this, the casually lounging freshmen instantly stood up straight and even began to form ranks spontaneously. Song Qingqing had to abandon her plans and return to her spot.
The first day of military training at Linchuan University was simple but tough standing at attention under the scorching sun for an hour to wear down the freshmens wildness and build their endurance. However, being the first day, there were many incidents some fainted, others vomited. Each time something happened, Jiang Qin couldnt help but glance worriedly towards Class 4s formation.
Fortunately, until the mid-training break, Class 4s formation remained incident-free.
Old Jiang, want to go to the restroom? Lets go together.
After a short break, Zhou Chao tapped Jiang Qin, who was standing in front of him.
Jiang Qin turned and looked at him: Didnt you just go this morning? Its been less than two hours, and you need to go again? Do you have a kidney problem?
Zhou Chaos breath hitched: Dont you need to go?
I can hold it for at least three hours.
Then I wont go either.
For some reason, Zhou Chao felt his spirit ignited upon hearing the word kidney. He gritted his teeth and suppressed the urge, sitting obediently on the drill ground.
Meanwhile, Song Qingqing, Jiang Tian, Pan Xiu, and a few other girls gathered around Jiang Qin, surrounding him casually. The mix of perfume scents in the hot weather was overwhelming for Jiang Qin.
Jiang Qin, I heard you chased a girl in high school for three years and failed?
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