Chapter 21: Heading to the Military Camp

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Passing and confirmation.

After getting the results, Gu Qingjiu got the confirmation letter that informed her of her military enlistment.

When the time came, she would need to hand it up to the camp together with the other new soldiers.

The military management staff—who came to the hospital together with them—informed them about what will happen next. Afterward, they told them that they can go home to pack their things and bid farewell to their parents. They were to gather at Dayi City's Bus Terminal Station on the 5th and a military vehicle that will fetch them all to the military camp.

Everything else will only be notified only after they have entered the military camp.

Holding onto her enlistment report, Gu Qingjiu's heart started to thump crazily and uncontrollably on her way home.

After all, enlistment meant a completely different life now.

What will happen later was something that Gu Qingjiu wouldn't know?

Once she reached home, Gu Qingjiu passed the report to her mother Qi Yuefeng.

"Mom, the notice is out and I'm confirmed to enlist. I'll be leaving on the 5th for a three-month training camp. No matter if I'll pass the training camp or not, I can only return after three months."

Hearing this, Qi Yuefeng froze.

She took the report. After seeing the military seal, her mood started to sink once more. She cupped a hand over her mouth to stop herself from almost crying out loud.

"I really don't know what you're thinking about! Why must you enlist?! Now, you cannot regret even if you want to!"

Women seemed to be all emotional and melancholic especially if they were mothers who couldn't bear to part from their daughters.

Gu Qingjiu's heart writhed in pain. Seeing how Qi Yuefeng was like, it also made her sad. She muttered, "Mom, it's just three months. I'll be back in three months. We don't even know what will happen by then."

However, Gu Qingjiu will definitely find a way to stay in the military when that time comes. Nevertheless, she could still humor Qi Yuefeng for now.

At the thought that it will only be three months, Qi Yuefeng felt a little better. She wiped the tears that almost rolled down her cheek before she glanced towards Gu Qingjiu and pulled a bright smile on her face. "You'll be leaving in two days. Is there anything you would like to eat now? I'll make it for you. You won't be able to eat such food when you're in camp."

The conditions in the camp were tougher. Although the military condition in the country had improved a lot now, new recruits like Gu Qingjiu would definitely suffer after entering the camp.

New recruits had it the roughest.

Because they didn't know anything and needed to learn everything from scratch. They had no experience as well. Sometimes, if they meet a bad-tempered superior, it would be common to be bullied by the older soldiers too.

Qi Yuefeng was most afraid that Gu Qingjiu would be in such a situation.

Gu Qingjiu could vaguely read what Qi Yuefeng was thinking about. However, she couldn't say anything. It would be even more impossible for her to tell her parents about the Yu family.

At that moment, Gu Qingjiu only wanted to spend the next two days with her parents.

At night, Qi Yuefeng made Gu Qingjiu's favorite—Sweet and Sour Pork. The entire family ate with both happiness and a hint of slight sadness that couldn't be fully swept under the rag. It was as if Gu Qingjiu's enlistment was something extremely sad.

However, to Qi Yuefeng, it really was the case.

How could she bear seeing her only daughter that she adored so much to suffer in the military?!

Two days seemed long, but it passed by in a flash. On the enlistment day, Gu Qingjiu had packed all of her things and went out with Qi Yuefeng.

It was only because Qi Yuefeng insisted on sending her to the bus terminal. She would only be at ease after seeing her daughter get on the bus.

At the bus terminal, the military vehicle for them had already arrived. Qi Yuefeng wasn't the only parent. The other enlisted children also had parents that sent them all the way until they had confirmed their identity before hopping into the vehicle.

Gu Qingjiu stared at her mother and waved at her from outside the window. At the thought of having to leave Qi Yuefeng's side even though she had just been reborn, as there was no choice, her eyes stung and turned red instantly.

Chapter 22: Military Camp's Rule (1)

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"Why are you crying? Isn't it just enlistment? It's only three months! Why are you sad?!"

A girl seated next to Gu Qingjiu was chewing gum.

She scoffed out loud at the sight of Gu Qingjiu being so weak.

The girl was wearing a fashionable knitted jacket and a pair of tattered jeans. The weather was terribly cold, yet the girl looked like she wasn't cold at all.

Her hair was long and the ends of her hair was dyed in rainbow colors. She looked like a gangster as she chewed her gum. Her get up somehow made her give off a wild and unruly impression. She was comparable to those young gangster girls in Gu Qingjiu's school.

She looked pretty that her face looked moist as a radish that had just been dug out. She was so fair her skin was glowing.

She looked like she was about the same age as Gu Qingjiu.

Gu Qingjiu's emotions slowly ebbed away after she couldn't see her mother anymore. She was originally not good with talking to others, so when she heard the girl speaking, she merely looked down to play with the Buddhist beaded-bracelet on her wrist. Qi Yuefeng had just given it to her and said that it was the Gu family's heirloom.

She said that it was to protect and bless Gu Qingjiu.

"Hey, why aren't you speaking?"

Seeing that Gu Qingjiu had looked down to play with the beads on her bracelet, her aura calmed down after she spoke to her as compared to when she was still sad moments earlier. Yu Bao'er instantly felt that this person seemed to have changed faces and it was rather interesting.

However, no matter how much she talked to Gu Qingjiu again, the girl still mostly ignored her. She had only turned around to glance at her. Her eyes seemed rather deep and dark. If Yu Bao'er didn't take a closer look, Gu Qingjiu would still seem indifferent and dazed.

"Have you always been so indifferent?"

Yu Bao'er took out a piece of tissue and spat the chewing gum onto it.

The other people in the vehicle were all slightly shocked at this girl. The rules in the military were so strict and everyone knew that they had to cut their hair after entering camp. Yet, she still dared to dye her hair! She looked so coy and flamboyant. How did she even get enlisted?!

Yu Bao'er ignored all the eyes on her. She seemed to have been hooked onto Gu Qingjiu. Seeing Gu Qingjiu ignoring her, she went even further by poking Gu Qingjiu's elbow. "Are you mute? I'm asking you something!"

Finally, Gu Qingjiu was slightly annoyed. She merely shrunk closer towards the window beside her, and then she replied, "There's no need to reply."

Her voice was calm and it sounded like it was a how one would react having been bitten by a mosquito. It neither ached or itched.

Yu Bao'er was instantly unhappy.

"Why isn't there a need to reply to me? Do you not like me?"

When Yu Bao'er said so, she was checking out Gu Qingjiu as well.

This girl was actually fairer than she was!

She had been praised for her fair skin since she was young. Yet today, she finally saw how someone else could outdo her, and it was after she saw this girl. Although she was slightly plump, her skin was really good. She was so fair it seemed like she was glowing. Her cheeks were chubby as well, and Yu Bao'er wanted so much to pinch it...

Yu Bao'er swallowed, then after, she suddenly realized that her thoughts were slightly dirty.

"Students, students, please all look over!"

Suddenly, at the front of the vehicle, a male instructor dressed in a camouflage uniform clapped his hands together. The moment he spoke, he caught everyone's attention.

"We're going to the new recruits' training camp of the 79th Regiment of the Third Division of Dayi City's Army and it is right next to the military area. You will stay there for three months. Your fates will be decided in three months time. So, please listen to my following words very seriously and carefully. Don't treat the camp as any other place. The first rule of the camp is that you must follow your superior's instructions!"

Chapter 23: Military Camp's Rule (2)

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The instructor's words were really strict. In fact, his tone was so strict that everyone subconsciously sat up straight.

It was as if everyone from the military had such a magic power.

Gu Qingjiu sat up straight and she looked a little more serious than before. Seeing this, Yu Bao'er, who was sitting beside her, felt that she was a little funny, so she burst out in laughter.

No matter how soft she was, the instructor's eyes still shot over like sharp knives.

His expression was dark and no matter how thick-skinned Yu Bao'er was, she didn't dare to go against the instructor either.

Seeing the instructor's dark expression, she shrunk down, her tongue poking out as she no longer dared to make another sound.

Of course, her reaction attracted others' attention as well. Some despised her reaction while some felt that Yu Bao'er was really pretty.

This was a clear difference between males and females.

Seeing that everyone's attention had returned to him, the instructor finally continued, "I'll introduce myself first. I am Chen Haoyang. I am your Class Monitor and will be in-charge of all of you in the following three months. There will be others who will come to train you. Anyway, remember the rule I had just said. You must follow your superior's instructions!"

Chen Haoyang's voice was loud and clear, his tone extremely serious. His thick eyebrows and big eyes made him appear honest. His skin was slightly tanned, probably having been tanned during summer. He had a neat hair cut as well. Staring at this group of energetic and innocent faces that were still filled with curiosity for the military life, he couldn't help but snicker coldly in his mind.

"The second rule in camp is to follow all the rules in the camp."

He bit on his words harder as he said, "If you don't follow them, there will be punishment. If you create two offenses then you can scram out of camp before the three months end!"

That also meant that everyone only had two chances of going against the rules.

Besides, there were different punishments for offending different military rules. Basically, offending a rule for the first time will bar one's second chance of offending the rule. This second time is only available for certain special occasions.

This group of students all came from different family backgrounds. Some were forced to come by their family members, while some came voluntarily. There were also some like Gu Qingjiu who had no choice but to enlist.

"You only need to know these two rules for now! The rest will only be known after you enter the camp! There is still a three-hour journey before we arrive at the camp, so you may all take a rest first."

After saying this, Chen Haoyang sat back on his seat in the front row and closed his eyes to take a rest.

Seeing that he was resting, Yu Bao'er stretched her neck out to glance at him several times before she turned back and patted her chest, seemingly relieved. She said, "Soldiers are really fierce! He's even fiercer than my older brother!"

Seeing her reaction, it was clear that she had been spoiled and doted on at home, too.

Hearing this, Gu Qingjiu's eyebrows moved a little. Then, she looked down and remained silent. However, Yu Bao'er had clearly become determined to talking with her now. Yu Bao'er poked her waist and said, "Hey, I'm Yu Bao'er. What's your name? Why did you enlist?"

Gu Qingjiu merely thought felt that this Yu Bao'er was extremely annoying.

And she was extremely noisy too!

However, she wasn't the type to scold others out loud. She merely replied softly, "Gu Qingjiu!"

Her cold voice, together with her expression, gave others a simple and dull impression.

As for why she had enlisted, Gu Qingjiu remained silent.

Right before Yu Bao'er was going to say anything, she hurriedly closed her eyes and leaned back against the seat, making herself look like she was going to rest.

No matter how annoying Yu Bao'er was, she felt awkward in disturbing Gu Qingjiu after seeing that she wanted to rest. So, she merely scrunched her nose and hummed softly, before she leaned back against the seat as well and began to take a short rest.

Chapter 24: Eye-Prickling

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The three-hour ride made Gu Qingjiu drowsy and dazed.

Even her butt was starting to ache from sitting down.

The military vehicle really wasn't that comfortable.

The military camp in Dayi City was hidden in the depths of the mountain. Or to be more detailed, most military camps in cities weren't too near to the city proper. They were mostly found in the outskirts usually for privacy purposes.

In order to go into the mountains, the mountainous roads were curved and crooked, so it wasn't easy for the vehicles to drive through them. The entire journey was filled with turns and more turns. With the slow vehicle speed, it was no wonder that just going to the outskirts of Dayi City required three hours.

When the vehicle drove through a bamboo forest, the scenery in front of them suddenly changed. It made others feel like they had accidentally went into a forest filled with cherry blossoms.

To be honest, the scenery in the depths of Dayi City's mountain was quite pretty.

It was currently early Winter and everything was quiet around them. The flowers and trees were all covered with a cold brown color, though one could still see the beautiful scenery of the incoming spring.

It was the new recruits' training camp area beginning from the road outside of the bamboo forest.

The military occupied a large plot of land, and since the new recruits had no right to go to the official military camp area now, they could only settle down right outside of the camp. In front of them was an endless mountainous plain, with hundreds of short buildings built around. A deafening shout trailed over from the field that was even bigger and broader than a soccer field.

The training camp sat on the plains and the military green everyone wore stood out especially in the large patch of dark mountainous colors.

On their way in, there were already a lot of guarding soldiers on duty.

There were many new people in the vehicle. When they saw this grand view, they couldn't help but look out of the window. They all exclaimed in amazement.

Gu Qingjiu was groggily awaken from the commotion.

She woke up and glanced out of the window, amazement flashing in her eyes as well.

If it wasn't because of this accidental rebirth, she probably wouldn't have the chance to see such a grand scenery in her life.

Even the soldiers guarding the roads was something Gu Qingjiu wanted.

There was no need for more words. It was as if pride for their country will naturally grow in everyone who arrived here.

After the vehicle drove into the new recruits' training camp, the road had smoothed a lot. The vehicle continued to drive into a large and empty plot of land by the side. It was a parking area.

Once the vehicle stopped, under the instructions of Chen Haoyang, the students in the vehicle got off orderly and formed a line according to their height.

Gu Qingjiu happened to stand beside Yu Bao'er.

Seeing that Gu Qingjiu was still standing beside her, Yu Bao'er smiled brightly towards Gu Qingjiu.

Gu Qingjiu was speechless.

"Be more serious! No fooling around!"

Chen Haoyang chided strictly, his tone clearly aimed towards Yu Bao'er.

Yu Bao'er pouted, but recollected herself very quickly.

Once everyone stood in line, a man wearing a higher leveled military uniform walked over. He was tall with his back straight. Once Chen Haoyang saw him, he instantly greeted politely, "Sir, Chen Haoyang of the Third Battalion Ninth Unit have led the 2031th batch of new recruits to report!"

Different from Chen Haoyang's seriousness, the man whom he had called 'sir' wasn't so inflexible and instead, patted Chen Haoyang's shoulder with a laugh. "Xiao Yang, I'm not in-charge of this batch of new recruits. I just received orders from above that someone have been placed in suddenly to lead this batch of new recruits specifically."

Shock flashed on Chen Haoyang's face. However, he didn't say anything and merely nodded. "Understood, Sir!"

Right at that moment, this Drill Sergeant suddenly saw Yu Bao'er, his expression morphing into complete shock.

"This batch of new recruits seem to have some weird ideas! You, rainbow head! Go in and cut your hair! The sight of you hurts my eyes!"

Chapter 25: New Hairstyle

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Hearing herself be called out, Yu Bao'er pouted, seemingly a little unhappy.

However, she already knew the rules before she arrived. Her older brother had said that if she didn't follow the camp's rules, she would either be punished by the camp or he'd be the one to punish her when she returned.

Either way, it would be death.

So, she'll choose to listen and be obedient!

Because of the Sergeant's words, Gu Qingjiu also tilted her head a little to glance at Yu Bao'er. At this moment, Chen Haoyang pointed at her and said, "You, come out!"

Yu Bao'er slowly walked out.

This Sergeant that found her hair color an eyesore said once more, "I called you out, yet you're taking your own sweet time. This is the military, not your house."

He had teased her by calling her a rainbow-head earlier, but now he was being a little serious and strict.

The hearts of the people who originally thought that this Sergeant was more relaxed than Instructor Chen Haoyang all clenched in nervousness.

Anger started to emit in Yu Bao'er's heart from being called out. However, she didn't dare show it and instead, instantly stood up straight.

The sergeant pointed at her. "Haoyang, according to the rules, go and tidy up their appearances first. Then, send them to their dormitory. We'll announce the rest of everything at night when we gather in the field. The new instructor wants to see them, so we don't have too much time to tell them anything now."

"Yes, Sir!"

Chen Haoyang saluted and then turned around with a marching step. He then waved at this group of students. "Come with me!"

Even if they hadn't said much, everyone knew that they must listen to their superiors. They all followed after Chen Haoyang obediently.

They passed by a large field on their way. Dust was flying about on the exercise field. There was a unit practicing their square marches there. Even if they didn't look as uniform and as standardized as those they saw on the television, they were definitely a lot stronger than them who walked shaking about and lazily.

Just their attitudes were different already.

Gu Qingjiu walked amongst the crowd and didn't stand out. However, Yu Bao'er would approach Gu Qingjiu and whisper to her from time to time.

Even then, Gu Qingjiu barely replied to her.

Yu Bao'er then whispered softly to her to say that she was basically a blockhead.

Very quickly, they arrived at the camp's dresser room. It was actually just a retired hairstylist that worked part-time and helped shave heads for the military.

According to the rules, the boys had to cut a skinhead haircut while the girls had to have the normal short hairstyles boys usually have.

They still had to expose their ears and forehead.

Seeing that they needed to cut their hair, a large population of the group was unhappy and started to grumble out loud.

Students now were very fashionable. Everyone knew that hairstyles would ruin them, especially if their facial appearances were not good enough. Having an army cut was definitely a fatal blow.

However, there was no other choice. The military was like this.

Meanwhile, Yu Bao'er, who looked unruly with her rainbow hair, still cooperated really well with the hairstylist to cut her hair short.

She had such long hair. But in every snip of the scissors, she could feel the pain in her heart.

After Yu Bao'er had cut her hair short, she became a refreshing-looking young girl. After all, she was pretty.

On the other hand, Yu Bao'er was a little shocked after seeing Gu Qingjiu's short hair.

The girl's hair wasn't long, to begin with, though she usually tied it up. With the hair cut, her originally thick fringe disappeared and it exposed her facial features.

Her small and fair earlobes were exposed and the girl's skin was as flawless and fair as jade. Her face that had baby-fat appeared smaller after her hairstyle change. Yu Bao'er unconsciously reached out to compare their face sizes and found out that Gu Qingjiu's face was almost as small as her palm.

The small excess was only because of Gu Qingjiu's baby fat.

Yu Bao'er was a little shocked. It was her first time seeing someone who didn't suit fringes. It was no wonder she found Gu Qingjiu normal earlier. With her hairstyle change, she appeared to be even prettier.

Even the hair stylish found it a little weird. However, he went on to place the credit on his skills. "It seems like my skills have improved again!"

Chapter 26: Same Dormitory

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With everyone needing a haircut, it was already night time when everyone was done.

There were a total of 31 people in this batch of new recruits. The cruelest thing was after they had their hair cut, they had to go and wait for everyone else to be done before they can go and rest. Their phones had been confiscated when they got in the car and it would only be returned to them during the weekends. With that, it was easy to know how hard it was to pass time that afternoon.

Yu Bao'er had her hair cut long before Gu Qingjiu had hers. By the time Gu Qingjiu and the rest were done, she was so famished that the front of her chest was already touching her back!

By the time everyone was done, Instructor Chen Haoyang called for them to gather. Yu Bao'er bared her teeth at Gu Qingjiu. "I'm almost as famished as a dog, yet we still have to go to the dormitory first!"

Gu Qingjiu finally opened her mouth and replied, "We haven't finished our training yet. So, we have to endure it even if we're hungry."

She wasn't the only one who was hungry. Gu Qingjiu was extremely hungry as well.

It was obvious from her slightly plump figure. She couldn't control her appetite when it came to food, especially since her parents doted on her a lot and would make good food for Gu Qingjiu from time to time. On top of the fact that her family found her good enough no matter what, Gu Qingjiu wouldn't even pay any attention to her figure.

That was why her appetite was greater than normal girls.

Right now, she was probably even more hungry than Yu Bao'er. And yet, she endured it and remained quiet.

Seeing her speak, Yu Bao'er felt amazed. However, Chen Haoyang was already shouting for them to gather, so she remained quiet.

"All of you girls stand in a row while the boys stand in a separate row. Now, all of you follow me and take your recruit uniform before going to change into them at your dormitory! From now on, if there is no need for it, you will have to wear your uniforms in camp. If you don't want to wear them, it's equivalent to not wanting to be in camp. You can think about the consequence yourself!"

Even though Chen Haoyang was strict, he looked like a nice person.

Maybe that was why he didn't seem immensely strict. Once the recruits are accustomed to the training, he wouldn't be enough anymore.

But no matter what Chen Haoyang says, Gu Qingjiu would be extremely serious.

Chen Haoyang noticed her as well.

At first, Gu Qingjiu didn't stand out too much in the car. However, as Gu Qingjiu became more exquisite-looking after her hairstyle change, Chen Haoyang admired her attitude. It was different from the others by standing up straight and listening to his words seriously.

Because compared to the impression the other recruits gave, this Gu Qingjiu was basically the 'good student' type.

She was like that from her manners to her expression.

Naturally, he admired Gu Qingjiu a little more.

As long as they were not flamboyant about it, people who listened with all seriousness would be praised no matter where they were. Even if they weren't praised, others will pay special attention to them as well.

There were only benefits and no bad points to it.

After Chen Haoyang finished scolding them, he led the group of recruits towards the dormitory building.

There wasn't much difference between the dormitory building in camp and that of normal schools. In fact, it was even worse than the schools in some areas.

However, some of the rules were laxer right now. Even though camps had to save some in their water usage, it was still enough for every dormitory room to have their private washroom.

When they were splitting their dorms, they were split into rooms of four according to their standing positions. There were only 11 girls in this batch, so Chen Haoyang split the boys first. Seeing this, Yu Bao'er counted her and Gu Qingjiu's positions. Upon realizing that she might not be split into the same room as Gu Qingjiu, using the chance when Chen Haoyang wasn't paying attention, she hurriedly pulled Gu Qingjiu behind the girl next to her.

Since their height differences weren't big, Chen Haoyang didn't notice it and counted four people by four people accordingly. That was how Gu Qingjiu and Yu Bao'er were split into the same dormitory room.

Chapter 27: Becoming Enemies

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"Yes!"

Yu Bao'er made a happy gesture.

She looked extremely happy.

Gu Qingjiu was speechless.

With the instructor around, Gu Qingjiu wasn't in the position to speak.

It was only after Chen Haoyang had split the rooms properly and led them to take their luggage that Gu Qingjiu was finally able to whisper to Yu Bao'er. "Why must you be in the same room as me?"

They can be seen as strangers. Why must she pull them together time after time again?

"Hmph. If I didn't do that, will you even talk to me? I have never seen a blockhead that is as hard to deal with as you!"

Yu Bao'er didn't know why as well. Anyway, she initially wasn't willing to say that, but somehow she had a good impression of Gu Qingjiu. On top of that, it was only Gu Qingjiu who had looked at her in a normal way.

Also, she always looked as if she was in a daze that it made people have the urge to tease her.

The other girls were similar to Yu Bao'er and were more gangsterish in real life. However, none of them were as flamboyant as Yu Bao'er. On top of the fact that she looked the prettiest, the girls all had the same rivalry against her. Yu Bao'er seemed to have become the common enemy amongst the other girls.

Within a short while, they had already formed small groups, excluding both Yu Bao'er and Gu Qingjiu who had become the odd ones.

Everyone ignored Gu Qingjiu, but it was mostly because Yu Bao'er was already pestering her.

Of course, with how dazed and block-headed Gu Qingjiu looked, the other girls didn't like her either.

Unless, they wanted to find a sidekick.

That was why the other girls looked at Gu Qingjiu with some ridicule in their eyes.

They all thought that Yu Bao'er only made friends with Gu Qingjiu because she wanted a sidekick like her.

However, they clearly didn't know what type of a person Gu Qingjiu was and didn't know Yu Bao'er's true intentions.

"Hey, the two of you are called Gu Qingjiu and Yu Bao'er, right?"

There was a pat on Gu Qingjiu's shoulder. She turned around and saw a girl with narrow eyes staring straight at her.

This girl had a pair of small and narrow eyes. However, the rest of her facial features didn't really match with her eyes. Especially with her short hair, there was nothing now to cover them anymore. And if you compared her current to her previous hairstyle, it had exposed every one of her flaws. She only had a sharp chin and a good figure, but everything else was actually very normal.

Gu Qingjiu nodded, remaining silent.

Yu Bao'er caressed her chin as her head brewed some thoughts. She then stared at this girl. "Yes, do you need anything?" With that said, she suddenly called out, "Oh, I forgot that you're our roommate!"

Her words were a little prickling.

When they were splitting into rooms earlier, Chen Haoyang had called out the names in order. The other girl could remember their names, but Yu Bao'er couldn't. Wasn't this embarrassing the other girl a little?

This instantly made the other girl angry. She started to scoff, "Are you that good enough to forget things easily? I still haven't told the instructor about how you changed positions on purpose just earlier!"

It was a good thing that her voice was soft, as she seemed to only want to threaten Yu Bao'er.

Yu Bao'er looked up, her eyes rolling all the way back. "Then go tell him. Do you think I'm scared of you? Do you know who my family is? Isn't it just a few minutes to change dormitories? On the other hand, you better don't offend me. If not, you will see what will happen!"

Just by merely showing off that she had a backer gave off a tremendous effect.

The other girl looked so angry that smoke seemed to be emitting from her.

However, she was also scared that Yu Bao'er's words were true. The other girl's friend who accompanied her also tugged her. They instantly held their anger down.

Gu Qingjiu was a little worried. From this situation, Yu Bao'er and this girl became enemies. She only wanted to peacefully train in camp and not want to be drawn into girl fights like this.

Chapter 28: Person With Special Treatment

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"Why are you fighting?"

Although they spoke with hushed voices, Chen Haoyang still heard the soft mutterings. So, he turned around and threw them a sharp stare.

The team instantly fell silent.

After hinting that she had someone backing her, Yu Bao'er also chose to be low-key at the moment.

It was a matter to someone to back her up, but to go against the instructor in camp was another.

If such a thing happened, her older brother would definitely hit her!

Everyone remained silent as they arrived at the place to get their luggage. After they got their things, they all headed back to their dormitory rooms.

They passed by the cafeteria on the way back to the dormitory.

The cafeteria was a three-level tall building, and it took up quite a big area.

The second level had transparent glass windows and it was clear that it wasn't on the same level as the first level.

This horrendous classed society...

At the moment, no matter if the soldiers had been training or were resting, they all came to the cafeteria to have something to eat. Groups and groups of soldiers dressed in camouflage uniforms walked over. There were several female soldiers as well, all of them looked cool and handsome as they walked in a row and entered the building. All of them stood in a queue and in an orderly manner, and they all waited to take their food quietly.

This order was something that will never be seen in normal schools.

When they passed by the cafeteria, food fragrance trailed out from inside, and it had woken the hungry worms within the group of new recruits. All of their stomachs cried out in hunger while their saliva started to pool in their mouths.

Chen Haoyang was hungry as well. However, he had to bring the new recruits to settle down first.

Bringing new recruits were like this. They used more time on the first day, but it would be fine afterwards.

Gu Qingjiu was also so hungry she couldn't help but glance towards the cafeteria. However, when she looked up, she saw a figure that was somewhat familiar sitting by the window on the second-level.

It was that man, who had dyed his hair white and drove a military vehicle, that she had bumped into that day.

She didn't think that he would be in this camp.

Gu Qingjiu felt it was somewhat amazing.

However, what was more amazing was that while he was wearing the military uniform, his hair color wasn't reprimanded? His hairstyle wasn't changed either?

Didn't the military force everyone to have army haircuts?

"What are you looking at?"

Gu Qingjiu's gaze attracted Yu Bao'er's attention as well. She looked to where Gu Qingjiu's gaze was pointed at and saw Huo Yingcheng who had an arrogant hairstyle. Displeased, she instantly cried out, "Sir, why can that person dye his hair?"

Hearing Yu Bao'er's words, Chen Haoyang looked up. He was a little shocked as well. It was clear that he didn't know that person.

However, Chen Haoyang wasn't a fool in such situations. He didn't say anything apart from snarling, "Don't ask too much about such things in the military!"

It was clearly suppressing the weak who had no rights.

Yu Bao'er was extremely unhappy.

Since he was able to openly wear the military uniform and have his hair dyed, even a fool knew that the other's identity wasn't simple.

Military rules were by force. No matter which official's son they were, they still had to follow the military rules once they enlist.

However, how is this person able to dye his hair?

Chen Haoyang was a little confused as well.

He continued to lead the recruits to their dormitory rooms. Huo Yingcheng, who was sitting by the window on the second-level suddenly turned his head. With a blink, he saw a familiar figure.

"Hey, Xiao Pang1..."

If it wasn't because of her familiar features, he almost didn't recognize her with the sudden change of hairstyle.

The other's name was Gu Qingjiu, not Xiao Pang.

Huo Yingcheng finally recalled.

The little chubby had actually enlisted in the military?!

This was fate!

While Huo Yingcheng was still amazed, he heard a cold voice trail over from beside him.

"When are you going to dye your hair color back? I don't want to have the military top brass trouble me because of this."

Chapter 29: Fine, You Take the Lower Bunk

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Huo Yingcheng turned around and saw He Niancheng with a cold expression.

"Major..."

Huo Yingcheng was about to shout his designation out loud when He Niancheng's cold gaze narrowed towards him. It frightened him, and so, he immediately corrected himself. "Brother, didn't I tell you I would go next week?"

"You must remember that our identities cannot be exposed. The brass of China allowed us to have a special treatment, but after all, it's China and not the Empire. We can't be too over the top for some things."

Huo Yingcheng nodded. "Yes, yes, yes, Brother. I know."

He Niancheng was older than him, so he called him 'Brother'.

However, with how they looked, Huo Yingcheng seemed to look much scruffier and rougher than He Niancheng. People who did not know them would definitely think that he was older than He Niancheng. Knowing this, it made Huo Yingcheng feel a little melancholic.

It had been two days since they arrived, and since then, most people thought he looked older...

"Oh, by the way, Brother. I saw that fatty we met three times on the street before! She's called Gu... something Qingjiu. It's really a coincidence. Is this a kind of fate the people of China often say? I'll go and get to know her some other day."

He Niancheng brought dinner over and ate a mouthful with a pair of chopsticks before he frowned and put down the chopsticks. To Huo Yingcheng he replied, "I don't know her."

Huo Yingcheng knew his personality. He never cared about people he did not know. Seeing his expression, Huo Yingcheng advised, "Get to know her, Brother. At least we were given special treatment. Without the exquisite food from the Empire, we can only endure it. It'll be okay after a year!"

Hearing Huo Yingcheng's words, He Niancheng only continued to pick up food with his chopsticks. But this time, his eyes were fixed on the pair of communal chopsticks for a while and then he put it down and pursed his lips. "Find an excuse to go out during the weekend and buy some things that are for my personal use."

Huo Yingcheng was speechless.

They finally came to the canteen to have a meal after two days of receiving special treatment, but he was being so dramatic. Could he have some awareness of being exiled!

Gu Qingjiu and the others were assigned to the female dormitory. In addition to Yu Bao'er and her, they shared a room with the girl with narrow, upturned eyes and a refreshing girl with two small canine teeth showing when she smiled. Her eyes were big, like those cute girls from the 2D world.

She had a better attitude than the girl with narrow upturned eyes. When they went into the room and had put down their luggage, she smiled and said, "Gu Qingjiu and Yu Bao'er, right? You can choose the bunk first. Me and Yunyun will choose after you're done."

She seemed like a very polite girl.

The 'Yunyun' she mentioned was the girl with the narrow upturned eyes. Hearing her saying this, the girl with the narrow and upturned eyes looked at Gu Qingjiu and Yu Bao'er and snorted.

Yu Bao'er looked at the girl with a guarded look and then chose the upper and lower bunks on the left. "Qingjiu and I want this side."

She did not hesitate at all.

To the big-eyed girl, Gu Qingjiu said, "Thank you."

She smiled, and when she did so, it showed her small canine teeth. She looked sweet and generous. "You're welcome."

Gu Qingjiu nodded and turned around. Yu Bao'er wanted to tell Gu Qingjiu that she wanted the lower bunk when the latter pointed at the lower bunk and asked, "Can I sleep in the lower bunk?"

She would toss and turn around at night, so she was afraid that it would be noisy for Yu Bao'er if the girl was to sleep in the lower bunk.

When Yu Bao'er heard her speak, she proudly raised her face. "You're begging me?"

Gu Qingjiu lowered her eyes. "I'll sleep on the top bunk."

Yu Bao'er said, "Fine, fine fine. You sleep in the lower bunk. I'm just kidding!"

Chapter 30: Have a Meal

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

When Jiang Yu and Feng Meiyun, who was standing on the side, saw how well Yu Bao'er treated this Gu Qingjiu, they looked at each other in surprise.

But they said nothing and packed their things then changed into their uniforms.

When Yu Bao'er went to the toilet, Jiang Yu asked Gu Qingjiu, "Did you know her from before?"

She could see that although Gu Qingjiu was a little dull, she had a better temper than Yu Bao'er.

Yu Bao'er had an inexplicable hostility to Jiang Yu, which Jiang Yu could feel.

She naturally had to ask from the one who was easier to talk to.

Gu Qingjiu put the shoes in her suitcase under the bed and shook her head. "No, I just met her on the bus."

"On the bus..."

Jiang Yu was in deep thought.

Yu Bao'er's character was that she spoke without caring about others' feelings. It could be seen that she was not easy to get along with how her own friend, Feng Meiyun, was stamping her foot in anger. Yu Bao'er had just met Gu Qingjiu but treated her better?

Could it be...

As if she had thought of something, the corners of her lips lifted slightly and she touched Feng Meiyun's elbow who was beside her. She whispered, "Don't talk to her. When the one in the toilet comes out, she might criticize you. She's an unreasonable person."

Jiang Yu flashed a smile at her. It was the kind of smile that put people in a good mood by just looking at her. She motioned for Feng Meiyun to be calm.

When Yu Bao'er came out of the toilet, she saw that Jiang Yu was looking at Gu Qingjiu and her gaze looked suspicious.

Jiang Yu thought it was funny.

'Beep, beep, beep!'

"The new recruits in the male and female dormitories, hurry up! Come down and assemble!"

Downstairs, Instructor Chen blew the whistle and began to urge them. Feng Meiyun then put on her jacket in a hurry and put down the things in her suitcase. "It has only been ten minutes!"

Yu Bao'er laughed at this. She had already put on her clothes.

Jiang Yu comforted Feng Meiyun. "This is what the military is like. We must seize the time. You'll get used to it."

Gu Qingjiu had just finished sorting out on her side.

She had just put her things in the place they should be, plus she had already changed her clothes so it did not take long.

Seeing that she was done, Yu Bao'er waved her hand and shouted at Gu Qingjiu, "Let's go!"

Gu Qingjiu nodded and went out with her.

After gathering downstairs, Gu Qingjiu's dormitory was relatively fast. The one who was dawdling was the third dormitory, the one with only three girls.

Instructor Chen called for them to gather and they only arrived five minutes later.

Instructor Chen scolded them when he saw them coming. "This is the military, not your home. There's enough time to put your luggage and change in ten minutes. Did you touch up on your makeup in these fifteen minutes? Look at yourself, Ji Xiaoyue. The buttons of your uniform are buttoned wrongly. What are you doing? I'll give you one minute from the moment I call you to assemble until all of you have gathered. If you're one second late, one lap around the field plus ten push-ups!"

'Hiss...'

Instructor Chen's words made everyone gasp.

This punishment was crazy!

The girl who he had singled out, buttoned up her buttons properly this time. Her face red and she was slightly afraid.

After all, this was the military and not the outside world. They had some fear of this place. Those that were ruffians from the outside before would not dare to be unruly here!

When the instructor scolded, they only dared to listen.

The first rule of the military was that they could only listen to their superiors!

After scolding them, Instructor Chen was slightly satisfied when he saw that they did not say a word. He waved his hand. "Come, we'll go eat first. Walk-in line and don't wander around. I'll tell you the rules of the canteen slowly."