Chapter 671-680

Chapter 671: Because He Couldn't Hold Himself Back


She tried her best to honestly express her thoughts.


However, that man turned around darkly, his tall and well-built figure exuding an endless oppressiveness. "Qingjiu, you've never lied in my presence."


"But you really suck at lying. You're so bad at it I don't even need to think to know you're lying."


There was an endless coldness in his voice, like lofty mountains and flowing water. Now, there was only a faraway emptiness left, and the usual gentleness was gone.


His aura was so cold that it made one feel suffocated.


Gu Qingjiu felt somewhat aggrieved.


She knew that hiding certain matters was a form of deception.


However, previously, when this person didn't tell her his real name, she wasn't even so angry. Why did he get so mad when all she did was stare at someone a moment longer?


She sat where she was. She felt nervous and helpless as she bit her fingers.


Helian Niancheng's cold eyes riveted upon her throughout.


Seeing her so nervous, he knew that there was an intense struggle in her heart.


But she didn't at all look like she was going to tell him about her thoughts.


He wouldn't overly interfere in Gu Qingjiu's right to make friends.


Even back then, when people spread rumors about her and Yin Ruoyi, he wasn't so mad.


Because he knew that was impossible.


But that man she saw unexpectedly that day was so ordinary that he wouldn't even deign to cast a glance in that man's direction.


Yet, it brought about an unprecedented fluctuation in emotions in Gu Qingjiu.


That was a man's sense of crisis.


His intuition told him that Gu Qingjiu's relationship with that man wasn't simple.


He took out his phone and instructed Joker to investigate everything about this man.


A hint of murderous intent appeared in his eyes.


He had no idea what sort of relationship Gu Qingjiu had with that man. However, anyone who would threaten his relationship with Gu Qingjiu should not exist in this world.


Once he found out the link between them, he wouldn't show any mercy.


But he believed that Gu Qingjiu didn't have any thoughts of betraying him.


In his presence, specific thoughts of hers were very straightforward and unconcealable.


But the only exception was this man, who indistinctly made him feel uneasy.


He set down his phone and walked over to cup his hands around Gu Qingjiu's face. "I'll give you time. I'll wait for you to tell me everything willingly. But, Qingjiu, you're making my heart uneasy..."


He seemed to murmur to himself, his voice so low that it made one feel numb, exuding a sense of danger.


Before Gu Qingjiu understood what was going on, his thin lips had already laid over hers with urgency.


Unlike the lingering gentleness it usually carried, there was a brutish vibe this time.


Yet, he carefully controlled his force so as not to hurt her.


It was as though, despite being furious, he was doing his best to control himself.


He sucked upon her sweet and tender lips, aggressively confining her in an area within his control where she couldn't escape.


His slim, long, and fair palm placed over her soft skin, making Gu Qingjiu let out a muffled moan as a flush crept onto her face.


She liked him too much. Hence he quickly brought about a numbing sensation in her.


As her temperature gradually started rising, she twisted her body uneasily. Helian Niancheng's arms circled her waist to embrace her.


By the time she regained some of her mind's clarity, she had already been tossed onto the bed.


It took no effort on his part to remove all the articles of clothing on her upper body. As he gazed at her petite shoulders and roundness, there was an intrusive, determined look in his eyes to claim her.


He lifted the thin blanket and directly laid his body over her.


Chapter 672: Finally Devoured Her


This was a completely different experience from before.


The man's deep hormones and clean, natural mint fragrance blended to form a seduction that Gu Qingjiu found irresistible.


His seduction tactics easily lit her up.


She could feel a more intense desire in her body than ever before.


Moans that sounded like the caterwauling of a cat escaped from her throat, the delicateness and softness of the voice making Helian Niancheng unable to resist her.


As he peppered kisses on Gu Qingjiu's earlobe, he whispered words oozing with fatal seduction in her ear, "Do you wish for me to stop?"


All of a sudden, his breath entered her ear and flowed into her abdomen like a current, making her body quiver and completely go weak.


With both arms circled Helian Niancheng, she answered in a muffled tone, "No... don't stop."


She was about to lose all her senses under Helian Niancheng's tactics.


Hearing this, the man's mood seemed to improve slightly.


His hand didn't halt, and he unbuttoned his shirt with his hand.


His taut and perfect eight-pack abs were revealed in the air. Just his figure alone was enough to make one scream.


Following that, his trousers...


Sensing something, Gu Qingjiu let out a nasal tone from her voice. She could feel Helian Niancheng hugging her and whispering in her ear, "My good Qingjiu, my sweetie..."


His breath was all messed up, and he was getting impulsive.


He had never felt so impulsive before. As he finished his sentence, he sunk his body.


Gu Qingjiu raised her head.


The initial discomfort made two drops of tears slip down from her eyes in reflex. Yet, it wasn't a terrible sensation; instead, it was a sense of satisfaction that mere words couldn't describe.


Oh, the sense of satisfaction...


Gu Qingjiu let out a moan. "It's uncomfortable..."


"Mm? It will be alright later..."


Towards the end, Gu Qingjiu found it increasingly hard to endure his strength. With the man's slim and long fingers gripping her waist, she did not know what she was moaning.


It was a pleasurable experience that she had never experienced before, causing her eyes to brim with a layer of moisture.


Her overly fair skin turned flushed and lustrous.


It looked rosy, tender, and delectable.


One couldn't help but feel impulsive merely looking at it.


It was a taste that made one degenerate.


Beads of sweat started dripping from Helian Niancheng's alluringly handsome face. However, this only invoked a more profound sense of elation in him.


Once he started, he couldn't stop.


"Slow... slower..."


Towards the end, she felt like she couldn't take it anymore, so she pleaded in a muffled tone, which only intensified the man's urge.


Her sweet voice was like lethal poison. Even the rational senses that he was so proud of seemed to crumble under the influence of that voice. Lying over her, he didn't stop and once again sunk his teeth into those succulent lips of hers.


Perhaps it was only after tasting the forbidden fruit for the first time that one understood just how marvelous it was. Gu Qingjiu ended up being tormented for an entire night, being tossed and turned many times over.


This man, who invoked jealousy based on his appearance alone, had abilities so abundant that it caused one to tremble in fear.


It lasted from afternoon until night until she couldn't take it anymore and fell into a half-asleep-half-unconscious state.


Despite working hard for an entire afternoon, he didn't at all feel sleepy.


Seeing the person on the bed fall into a deep slumber, he put on his sleeping robe and got up.


Because it was his first time, he was selfish.


He didn't take any safety precautions.


He was too impulsive at the time.


It was his first time, and right now, Helian Niancheng had an urge to smoke a cigarette to soothe his gloomy emotions.


Chapter 673: Happened Naturally When Conditions Were Ripe


When Gu Qingjiu woke, she only felt that her body felt incredibly sore.


Her body also felt a tad heavy.


A slight movement and she sensed someone upon her.


Gu Qingjiu looked up and saw that it was Helian Niancheng hugging her.


She could feel a pair of long legs pinned on her body, trapping her in tight confines, making her unable to budge an inch.


Gu Qingjiu merely snapped into a trance for a moment before jolting awake.


Recalling the events of yesterday, a seductive shade of red instantly appeared on her cheeks.


Why, all of a sudden...


Did something so intimate happen between her and Helian Niancheng?


Although it seemed like Helian Niancheng had suffered some sort of agitation yesterday, his cautious actions didn't make Gu Qingjiu feel any repulsion.


She wasn't averse to doing something like that with Helian Niancheng. It was as though everything happened naturally when conditions were ripe.


A slight movement woke her up, who was in deep slumber. With his arm circled Gu Qingjiu's waist, his hand gradually shifted upwards as his deep and raspy morning voice rang. "Morning."


Gu Qingjiu was speechless.


Trying her best to ignore the actions of the person lying on top of her, she greeted him good morning back, something she hadn't gotten used to doing.


"Do you feel uncomfortable?"


He asked softly while his large hand roamed about on Gu Qingjiu's body.


Gu Qingjiu nodded and flipped over. "A little tired. I'd like to rest."


It wasn't physical fatigue. In any case, it was like a normal physiological condition, making Gu Qingjiu feel lazy and not desire to move.


"Mm, take a shower, then continue to rest. Don't go for training today."


He said thoughtfully.


Because he had tormented her for an entire afternoon yesterday, he did nothing to her today.


When Gu Qingjiu got up to take a shower, she still subconsciously covered herself.


She covered her body with a thin white blanket. However, when she got up, she realized that Helian Niancheng wasn't wearing anything...


Although this man was gorgeous, one still wouldn't dare stare straight at certain parts of his.


She picked up the pyjamas that Helian Niancheng took off, placed them beside the bed, and used it to cover herself.


Alas, the moment she got out of bed, her legs turned limp for no reason.


Helian Niancheng speedily got up and grabbed hold of Gu Qingjiu. "Be careful."


"Ah, it's okay, Chief Instructor, you can lie back down..."


Gu Qingjiu's face had exploded in redness, mainly because by standing up, Helian Niancheng's stark naked body was in plain view!


Realizing this, Helian Niancheng let out a chuckle. Only after confirming Gu Qingjiu had steadied her footing did he lie back down. "Why are you feeling shy? You've seen everything, anyway."


"I didn't!"


Gu Qingjiu declared in a self-righteous tone before realizing something wasn't quite right. After confirming that her body was okay, she then hurriedly went into the bathroom. "I'll take a shower."


The man behind let out a mean chuckle, apparently in a splendid mood.


As Gu Qingjiu showered, she felt fortunate that although such an intimate thing happened between them, Helian Niancheng did nothing else.


If he were to suggest they take a shower together, Gu Qingjiu would probably die of embarrassment.


But Gu Qingjiu couldn't control herself from imagining certain things. It was only their first time, and Helian Niancheng had already tormented her for so long.


She foresaw difficult days ahead.


Slapping her cheeks, she let the water cleanse away her wild thoughts.


But as she gazed at the most apparent mark on her body, she couldn't help feeling speechless.


The marks on her neck were also pronounced. It was clear she wouldn't be able to go for training today.


After all, it was summer, and clothes thin that there was no way she could hide those marks.


Chapter 674: The End of Summer Break


While Gu Qingjiu was taking a shower, Helian Niancheng's eyes darkened slightly after she had gone in.


Joker had sent all of Su Lingche's detailed information to his phone.


Merely looking at this information, there wasn't anything about this Su Lingche that merited looking at him in a different light.


A rare hint of destructive killing intent shot out from Helian Niancheng's eyes.


It was shown that Su Lingche indeed wasn't acquainted with Gu Qingjiu.


The two of them merely bumped into each other a few times, and Su Lingche had some interest in Gu Qingjiu.


Helian Niancheng couldn't tolerate anyone who had designs on Gu Qingjiu.


The strange thing was Qingjiu...


She indeed didn't know this Su Lingche, and her attitude of rejection towards him was also very blatant.


On those few occasions that the two of them had bumped into each other, Gu Qingjiu hadn't shown him a pleasant countenance.


However, from the looks of yesterday's incident, Gu Qingjiu was hiding something.


Joker couldn't find out anything regarding that.


Helian Niancheng focused his gaze slightly.


He tightened the grip of his fingers.


He had the feeling that Qingjiu was hiding something from him. But what could it be?


Moreover, she felt so much hatred for the Yu family.


Even if the Yu family wanted Gu Qingjiu to enter an alliance marriage back then, they didn't get their way. Based on Qingjiu's temperament, her hatred was inexplicable.


Even Helian Niancheng couldn't fathom the reasons behind it.


As Helian Niancheng sat at the head of the bed, hearing that the water sounds in the bathroom were gradually stopping, he replied to Joker's message.


'Destroy.'


'Got it, Young Master.'


What right had a person like that to have designs on his woman?


Gu Qingjiu came out of the bathroom and wiped her hair.


The young lady had become even more tender and alluring now. Even with her boyish haircut, it didn't detract from her exquisite face.


Especially after undergoing training in military school, she now also has a bright and valiant aura.


Plus, after what had happened yesterday, she seemed to have gained the sensual vibes as a woman.


Helian Niancheng lifted the blanket and got up, catching Gu Qingjiu off guard. Startled, she immediately turned around and said, "Chief Instructor, can you take note of your image?"


Although the duo had already committed the most intimate act, there was just no getting used to certain things.


Helian Niancheng edged closer to her ear. "Now that you've taken away my pyjamas, how am I to take note of my image?"


As his soft, amorous breath fell upon Gu Qingjiu's earlobes, he even bit Gu Qingjiu's earlobe naughtily after he had finished speaking.


It was making Gu Qingjiu subconsciously shrink her neck. Following that, Helian Niancheng headed into the bathroom.


Only then did Gu Qingjiu exhaled in relief.


...


Ever since there was no longer any obstruction between her and Helian Niancheng, he didn't much stay glued to Gu Qingjiu.


His work kept him busy, while Gu Qingjiu had to go for her training.


Because of that, he didn't go overboard with his requests.


Even then, every time it happened, Gu Qingjiu found it challenging to endure his torture.


Her stamina wasn't too bad, and she was supposedly the one lying down and enjoying it. But somehow, she ended up being the more tired party.


However, after that first time, Helian Niancheng paid particular attention to taking precautions. Although the nature of their relationship had changed, Gu Qingjiu was still young, and it wasn't an appropriate timing for certain things to happen.


But he never allowed Gu Qingjiu to take birth control pills because that was damaging to the body.


Gu Qingjiu spent the last of her summer break with Helian Niancheng in this manner.


Helian Niancheng had bought the villa they viewed previously, and it was already undergoing renovations. By the time Gu Qingjiu's shooting competition ended, they could move in.


Her relationship with Helian Niancheng seemed to be wholly confirmed unconsciously.


It was just that very few people knew about it.


Chapter 675: Returning to School, Having a Meal Together


The summer break ended, and on 1st September, schools officially started for tertiary institutions across the country.


There was a month until the nationwide shooting competition in October.


Gu Qingjiu had moved her luggage back to the dormitory two days before the summer break ended, even though Helian Niancheng didn't seem too happy about it.


But he didn't object to it.


Gu Qingjiu thought she would be the first to return to school, but to her surprise, when she got to the dormitory, she found out that Qi Xiaoran was already there.


No idea if Gu Qingjiu was hallucinating, but Qi Xiaoran seemed... a tad more haggard throughout a summer break.


When Gu Qingjiu reached the dormitory with her luggage, she saw Qi Xiaoran seated on the upper bunk, staring at her phone with her brows furrowed.


"Xiaoran, you're back so early?"


Qi Xiaoran had long heard Gu Qingjiu coming in. But only when she listened to the latter speaking did she look up and nod. "Mm."


"How was your summer break?"


Gu Qingjiu shifted her luggage into the dormitory and started taking inventory of her luggage items, taking the chance to chat with Qi Xiaoran.


As she moved her arms, it exposed her scar, which had yet to fade completely, especially that she was clad in a thin, loose long-sleeved top. Qi Xiaoran saw that.


She was a tad shocked. "How did you get that arm injury?"


Gu Qingjiu paused, then glanced at her arm, but didn't deliberately conceal anything. "I'm fine. An accident happened during the summer break, nothing serious."


Qi Xiaoran then stopped talking.


She gazed at Gu Qingjiu. Perhaps because they were a bit similar...


Right away, Qi Xiaoran sniffed an abnormal shift in Gu Qingjiu.


Compared to the aloof aura she used to give off, there was now a sweet gentleness added to it.


But that aloofness in her eyes was still like before.


Qi Xiaoran couldn't be more familiar with such a transformation.


She could even indistinctly guess what had happened to Gu Qingjiu.


But she didn't ask.


She lowered her head once more to stare at her phone.


It had been two days since her older brother last sent her a text message.


He didn't even show concern regarding her returning to school in advance. Did she make him mad?


Just then, Gu Qingjiu, who had just finished packing, suggested, "Since we don't have training tonight anyway, and Gu Qian and Chu Lian aren't back yet, shall we go out to eat?"


Qi Xiaoran paused for a moment, then cast another glance at her phone before gently setting it down. "Alright."


Since she had nothing better to do, anyway.


It was indeed too lonely all by herself.


Without her older brother, she was somewhat helpless.


She did not know what she should be doing.


Gu Qingjiu was quite surprised to see Qi Xiaoran agree to her proposal.


She didn't overthink this and simply left the school with Qi Xiaoran.


As they walked along the street outside the school entrance, Gu Qingjiu went to that restaurant she had been to with Gu Qian and Chu Lian several times before.


After all, in this area, only this restaurant serves decent food.


They entered the shop and there were many people around. It was perhaps because school was officially starting tomorrow, and military school students returned in advance.


When Gu Qingjiu and Qi Xiaoran entered the steamboat restaurant, their entrance even caused a commotion.


One was the champion in the shooting competition last year, while the other was the combat competition champion.


Moreover, it was quite rare to see such good-looking juniors from school.


When the two walked together, people couldn't help staring in admiration at their gorgeous faces.


After a momentary silence, the sounds of discussion started getting more heated. As they spoke, they even cast glances towards Gu Qingjiu and Qi Xiaoran from time to time.


Gu Qingjiu and Qi Xiaoran chose a relatively quieter spot, which blocks out all those surrounding gazes. Gu Qingjiu handed the menu to Qi Xiaoran and said, "You can order."


Chapter 676: Ella's Matter


Qi Xiaoran shook her head. "You can order. I'm good."


"It's just the two of us. You can help yourself."


Seeing this, Gu Qingjiu took the menu from her. As she flipped through it, she glanced at Qi Xiaoran. "Why do you seem kind of unhappy?"


She thought that with her temperament, Qi Xiaoran wouldn't tell her the reason. To her surprise, she told her what was bothering her.


"I quarrelled with my older brother, so I came back to school in advance. He didn't even send me a text message. I'm a little worried..."


Gu Qingjiu paused. "Isn't it normal to fight? Since you sent him a message telling him you reached school, it should be fine. Why are you worrying about this?"


She and Gu Qingmo rarely fought because when they did, she would complain to their mother, and Gu Qingmo would always be the one to end up at a disadvantage.


Wasn't it like this between all siblings?


When Qi Xiaoran heard Gu Qingjiu's words, she seemed to freeze for a moment.


"I..."


She seemed to want to say something, but she didn't in the end.


Just then, Qi Xiaoran's phone rang.


She gazed at her phone with an elated expression.


She then went to one side to answer the call.


From the way Qi Xiaoran was behaving, Gu Qingjiu was pretty sure it was her older brother who called.


Gu Qingjiu kept having strange vibes about that guy who gave off a gloomy vibe.


Because of the noisy ambience, Qi Xiaoran went somewhere slightly farther to take the call.


Gu Qingjiu could only see her speaking but not hear the contents of the conversation.


Gu Qingjiu turned her head again after ordering the food and saw Qi Xiaoran's brows crease visibly.


Her countenance resumed to its aloof state. Following that, she said something and then just hung up.


When Qi Xiaoran came back, Gu Qingjiu asked casually, "What happened?"


"Nothing. Just a communication breakdown."


She seemed vexed. After pouring the fruit juice she had ordered into her cup, she raised her neck and gulped it down as though she was drinking alcohol.


It wasn't Gu Qingjiu's place to meddle in someone else's business, so she could only urge, "Eat up. The fish served here tastes pretty good. Delicious foods can help brighten one's mood."


"Mm."


Qi Xiaoran responded. She then suddenly said, "Regarding the signaller soldiers the school chose last semester, they mentioned they would send us over to intern the second half of this year. It's already confirmed to be on the border, but the weather is very different from here. They're sending us there beforehand for fear that some of us can't acclimate to that weather, and issues would arise when the time comes."


Although soldiers' bodies weren't that delicate, one couldn't guarantee that everyone could acclimate to the unpredictable climate at the borders.


One's physique was the most important.


Gu Qingjiu still felt regretful that she didn't get in. "It's good that you're going there in advance. It's quite considerate of them."


While Gu Qingjiu and Qi Xiaoran chatted about school matters, she suddenly received a call from Gu Qingmo. "Qingjiu, are you back in school now?"


Her older brother's tone sounded urgent. Gu Qingjiu immediately asked with a frown, "Yeah, I'm back in school. What's the matter?"


"Well, it's regarding that, Ella!"


Gu Qingmo sounded furious.


"As you know, dad came to the capital to help Young Uncle look for Ella's biological parents. They found some clues and learned that Ella's biological parents became drug traffickers. Her father is even doing jail time now, while her mother remarried. But she isn't doing so well herself. When Ella found out we were thinking of sending her back, she kicked up a fuss and threatened to kill herself! That mother of hers... I don't wish to talk about her. After finding out Ella that Young Uncle adopted her, she even wanted to extort a sum of money from him! Right now, we're in the capital, and I'm just informing you about what's happening. Great Aunt will come to the capital too. If there are updates, I'll inform you again."


After that, Gu Qingmo hung up.


Chapter 677: Nationwide Shooting Competition


Gu Qingjiu's brows too furrowed.


Qi Xiaoran asked, "What happened?"


Gu Qingjiu shook her head. "Nothing."


Since her older brother and other family were there to attend to this matter, and she was already back in school, it wasn't convenient for her to go to the capital to look.


She could only wait for news.


But she was shocked to learn that Ella's parents were such people...


Gu Qingjiu felt that parents' shouldn't pin their mistakes on their children.


But looking at Ella's temperament, despite growing up in a family the same as her Young Uncle's, she still ended up as such. One could just imagine the powers of genes.


After eating, Gu Qingjiu and Qi Xiaoran returned to the school together.


The next day, Gu Qian and Chu Lian returned to school one after the other.


Classes would officially start the next day, but all the students had to gather for that night.


No one seemed to have changed drastically over the summer break, only slight changes.


The nationwide shooting competition would take place in October.


Gu Qingjiu had to prepare for it.


But other than the routine training, she still worried about what Gu Qingmo had told her over the phone a few days prior about Ella's matter.


It was only until the weekend did she hear from Gu Qingmo again.


"Brother, how are things going?"


"How could it be going? Just like that, I guess."


"They brought Ella home. She is staying with Young Uncle's family for now. After all, it's been so many years. There's bound to be a kinship between them. But they would send Ella to a special institution for learning after she goes back. Hopefully, she will wise up. In any case, I find her an eyesore."


Gu Qingjiu revealed a faint smile. "What eyesore? It's not like you're the one who will live with her. If Young Uncle and his family would raise her, just let them be. It's not our place, as juniors, to interfere."


"Of course I know that. As your older brother, how can I not know all this?"


In a displeased tone, Gu Qingmo said, "That's it. I have work to be busy with. Isn't your competition coming up?"


Gu Qingmo was aware of Gu Qingjiu's competition in October.


"Mm."


"Then work hard. We won't be disturbing you."


With that, Gu Qingmo hung up.


He was striving hard at work, so inevitably, he was busy.


But Gu Qingjiu wanted to ask how things were going between him and Qin Wange.


Since she had heard nothing until now, that meant Qin Wange had yet to tell Gu Qingmo about that matter.


Although Gu Qingjiu didn't meddle in Gu Qingmo's affairs if she didn't tell him about it, what was the point of dragging this on?


With these complex thoughts, Gu Qingjiu continued with her training.


Ever since she started training, she naturally couldn't frequently go to Helian Niancheng's place.


She could only occasionally go there on the weekend.


But this affected nothing.


On 1st October, the nationwide shooting competition officially began.


The Shooting Department members from the military schools all over the country would come to attend this year's shooting competition.


As for Gu Qingjiu, she had long gained fame before this. Especially in that previous shooting competition.


This formed a profound impression in the minds of those who came from other schools.


Hence, Gu Qingjiu had quite a solid reputation in various significant schools.


This year's competition took place at National Defense University, which had an enormous shooting competition venue.


Gu Qingjiu and the other Shooting Department members could participate, but those from the National Military University of China still had to go for their classes.


Hence, other than the Shooting Department members and those related, they had fewer viewers.


Most of those viewers would be the higher-ups.


Chapter 678: An Easy Win


Lively voices were heard at the National Defense University (NDU). Even if there were only members from the Shooting Department, many people were coming and going to the venue.


Lu Yimei led the Shooting Department members to attend the competition.


Standing in the venue, she told Gu Qingjiu some things to note.


"Qingjiu, during the competition, just focus on performing your best and take down the number one spot in the country."


Nationwide shooting competitions as such didn't distinguish between levels.


Hence, even if Gu Qingjiu was only a first-year student this year, she could still compete with a third-year student, for instance.


The first segment was the fifty-meter moving target.


When Gu Qingjiu and her fellow contestants heard the blow of a whistle, her gaze turned serious, and she instantly raised her arm and decisively fired a shot.


Bang!


She hit the bullseye.


This competition was only a preliminary one, thus of a smaller scale.


Despite that, the audience let out gasps of surprise.


With Gu Qingjiu's incredible speed, she naturally obtained full marks.


Another contestant was slightly slower and was placed second.


Gu Qingjiu won first place in her first match.


It was an easy win.


By now, Lu Yimei and the rest had respectively gone elsewhere for their competitions.


This was their last year taking part in this competition, after which they would be graduating.


From then on, it would be the newbies' world.


Hence, they had to put up an excellent performance and mustn't disgrace their military school at the last moments.


For the first preliminary round, Gu Qingjiu easily clinched a win. The second competition would be the hundred-meter moving target.


Gu Qingjiu also won first place.


With no pressure.


The decisive and calm manner when she fired the shots quickly attracted the attention of the audience.


She was too steady and too calm.


Even when she won the competition, she revealed little an expression.


No wonder it was said that she had knocked out several schools in an outdoor shooting activity previously.


By the time the day's competitions ended, Gu Qingjiu successfully entered the finals.


National Military University of China's (NMUC) Shooting Department put up not too bad a performance this time, with ten-odd members successfully entering the finals.


Although there would be a grand final, they already considered such results not bad.


Last year there were only a few people from NMUC who entered the finals.


After that day's competitions ended, Lu Yimei suggested going for a celebration.


As NMUC was far from NDU, they would stay at NDU for the night.


At night, the few of them went outside for supper.


Gu Qingjiu had initially planned on secretly looking for Helian Niancheng. But to be going over would violate the military rules, especially since she was in school.


She hesitatingly gave up on that idea after some thought.


After celebrating over supper, Gu Qingjiu returned to NDU's dormitory.


She merely chatted with Helian Niancheng over the phone that night.


On the next day, the competition continued.


Honestly, Gu Qingjiu didn't feel any pressure taking part in such competitions.


She had already handled seven targets at the same time at the training center. Such moving targets, be it a hundred-meter or two hundred-meter, were of no issue to her.


Especially after getting used to the circular target, such ordinary moving targets were a piece of cake for Gu Qingjiu.


The third round was the hundred-meter moving target.


With the fastest speed, at that very instant the whistle blew, she fired a shot instantaneously.


Even though the target's speed would change at unpredictable intervals, Gu Qingjiu always seemed able to predict it.


Bang!


She hit the bullseye!


Full marks!


Chapter 679: Clinched Nationwide Champion!


Those around her fired a second later.


They looked towards Gu Qingjiu with shock at the same time.


Some higher-ups in the audience started noticing Gu Qingjiu.


Some students among the audience were also very shocked.


This person was way too impressive.


It didn't feel like she was on the same level as the other participants!


There were three rounds in the finals.


After winning the first round, the second round was about to begin.


After three rounds, without a doubt, Gu Qingjiu won the entire competition with the highest marks.


The other participants suddenly felt a sadness wash over them.


What were they to do running into such a perversely talented shooter?


If it weren't for Gu Qingjiu, perhaps they might have a chance to shine.


Having obtained full marks for all three rounds, Gu Qingjiu didn't have to participate in that afternoon's finals.


She got into the grand final first-round directly.


The third round of the grand finals would mark the end of this competition.


In most people's hearts, there wasn't a doubt that Gu Qingjiu would get first place in this competition.


She was already viewed as number one by most people.


Unsurprisingly, in the grand finals, Gu Qingjiu clinched the number one spot in this nationwide competition.


First place in the nationwide shooting competition and this was only Gu Qingjiu's first year in university.


Having won this glory, she had a bright future ahead of her.


Lu Yimei got into the top ten in this nationwide competition, which was another highlight.


As for the National Military University of China, thanks to Gu Qingjiu, it got to number one, allowing it to hold its head high finally. Considering all segments, it was ranked top ten.


This wasn't the most important thing. Most importantly, looking at single players, they were number one!


Xiong Xuejian, Nian Chusheng, and various vital leaders looked extremely pleased with this outcome.


As she took the champion trophy from a high-rank leader, Gu Qingjiu felt euphoric.


Perhaps she had had a feeling she would get this number one.


After viewing that international competition, she had developed a relaxed feeling about this competition.


It was within Gu Qingjiu's expectations to win this championship.


Nonetheless, it was a glory to get this number one.


The higher-ups had offered to treat her to a meal, but Gu Qingjiu declined.


After the competition ended, it was the weekend. Gu Qingjiu first called home to tell her family about the good news.


When Gu Qingmo heard Gu Qingjiu win first place, he was a tad shocked. "Number one in the country? What goddamn luck is that?"


He didn't know what strengths Gu Qingjiu had in school.


But when he heard that Gu Qingjiu had won first place, he finally knew that when Gu Qingjiu said she was a 'sharpshooter,' she wasn't kidding.


"Are you that shocked to hear me win first place? Brother, I don't like hearing this."


Gu Qingjiu clicked her tongue, then hung up the phone. "That's it from me. I just wanted to let you know. You can get back to work."


Gu Qingmo said with a smile, "Since you won, you've got to give a treat. Your Sister Wange and I have plenty of time on our hands."


"Sure, tomorrow? If you guys are free."


Having won the nationwide competition, other than the glory and certificate, she would also receive prize money of a hundred thousand yuan.


To ordinary people, winning a hundred thousand yuan in a competition was quite a significant sum of prize money.


Of course, she didn't feel pressured into giving Gu Qingmo and his girlfriend a treat.


After ending the call, she went to the hotel to look for Helian Niancheng.


Chapter 680: The Reason He Was Exiled


By the time she reached the hotel, it was already night.


She was dressed simply and carrying a simple backpack.


In her backpack, there was her trophy.


This was what she wanted to show Helian Niancheng.


Stealthily opening the door, Gu Qingjiu saw that Helian Niancheng wasn't in the living room.


But there were indistinct sounds of someone talking in the bedroom.


When she entered, she saw Helian Niancheng in the bedroom. When he saw her enter, he turned around.


There was an icy look in his eyes, obviously displeased.


Gu Qingjiu's smile froze. She then heard him say, "Let's talk when the time comes." He then hung up.


He walked over and said, "The competition has ended, right? You got first place?"


As though it went without saying.


As though it was impossible, that Gu Qingjiu didn't win first place.


"You know I won?"


The smile came back on Gu Qingjiu's face once more. She retrieved the trophy from her bag. "Look, my first important number one in my life!"


She had never imagined she would win the first place trophy in a nationwide competition like this one.


Now that she won it, she felt like she could hold her head up high.


As though all her frustrations got swept away.


Seeing Gu Qingjiu show him the trophy as though presenting a treasure, Helian Niancheng's lips arched in a smile. "Awesome."


Gu Qingjiu had taken her revenge from the last time. "Back then, you even said I wasn't as good as other people and that I should continue to work hard."


She remembered what he had said, even until now.


"Was I wrong for saying that back then?"


Helian Niancheng circled his arm around Gu Qingjiu and suddenly said, "Qingjiu, you're going to have to make a trip back to Penalan with me this year."


Gu Qingjiu widened her eyes. "Penalan? Why?"


His smile toned down a notch. "To meet my father officially."


Although he didn't wish to go back, he felt he ought to give Qingjiu a status.


Hearing this, Gu Qingjiu said cautiously, "Chief Instructor, why do you seem unhappy every time you mention your father? Did you two quarrel?"


She had thought he would, like before, refuse to tell her.


Who knew that this time, after some pondering, he slowly spoke, "Can't call it a quarrel. It's just a difference in opinion. It was his idea to exile me to China."


"Exile?"


It confused Gu Qingjiu. She had long heard of this exile matter, but she didn't know the reason behind.


"Mm, exile."


He repeated. He then recounted the incident from the past. "Back then, my aunt and mother came to China because of this."


"At the time, I felt some resentment towards him. But now looking back..."


He caressed Gu Qingjiu's smooth face with his fingers. "I'm quite grateful to him for making me come here. Otherwise, I wouldn't have met you."


Gu Qingjiu gulped down her saliva. "Why did he exile you? Your status should be quite high in Penalan?"


"That's because I once held a position in the military, and my uncle got his illegitimate son into the army through some means, and that illegitimate son violated my orders and even wanted to seize my position."


As he recounted this incident, he suddenly exuded a merciless, bloody vibe. "So I killed him."


Gu Qingjiu was speechless.


"In essence, I did nothing wrong. But my uncle seemed to think that this illegitimate son was very important, so he viewed me as his enemy. My father also felt that I was wrong. He made me apologize, but I refused. Hence, I was exiled."


Gu Qingjiu was speechless.

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