That being said, the final decision ultimately rests with the military’s arrangements. Feng Qingxue feels that it would be a waste not to utilize her learning to its full extent.
What is the nation most in need of? Besides material resources and money, it’s talent.
Guo Xiuying also said to Feng Qingxue: "Qingxue, I’ve told you, once Cao Hui transfers your household registration over, you should help me with some tasks. Once you’ve been of service for a long time and made significant contributions, it’ll be reasonable to formally enlist in the military!"
"A soldier? Me?" Feng Qingxue pointed to her nose, she didn’t dare to think about it.
The compensation for soldiers is the highest, the standard for enlistment is very strict. If one’s weight doesn’t meet the requirement, they will be immediately eliminated. Recruitment quota is a coveted spot that leads to fights. Wang Zhengguo and Lu Jiang once discussed recruitment, but they couldn’t secure a single spot. All the slots were taken up by those with connections, which infuriated Wang Zhengguo.
In Feng Qingxue’s impression, the military isn’t so easy to join.
Guo Xiuying laughed and said, "What? Don’t you have confidence? A significant portion of technical personnel have been recruited by the military despite not meeting their standards."
She was also recruited into the military owing to her skilled medical techniques and excellent psychological qualities. She has been with Zhao Yong, participated in numerous battles, and is now a doctor in Zhao Yong’s division with the rank of Major.
Previously, Dr. Guo and Wu Zheng had praised Feng Qingxue’s talents in their letters. If nurtured properly, her future achievements could be significant. Over the recent period, Guo Xiuying had tested Feng Qingxue a few times and found her foundation to be exceptionally solid. She was much stronger than the medical personnel in the military who had zero foundation and also possessed rich insights into gynecology and obstetrics.
Feng Qingxue bashfully said, "It’s not about having confidence or not. I simply haven’t thought about these things."
"Isn’t this an opportunity? Take it slow, start by being a healthcare soldier, serving the troops and their families. I’ve already mentioned this to the leaders, and they have no objections. You don’t need a government assignment, the military will arrange it for you."
At this point, Guo Xiuying looked at her earnestly and said, "After several battles, our troops are seriously short of doctors. We have no choice but to train new soldiers as medical personnel, but they lack any basic knowledge. To train a battlefield doctor proficient in both technical and psychological skills is not easy! After each battle, I feel really upset, not just for the casualties and injured brothers, but also for the medical personnel struggling with their mental health. After each major battle, I have to also oversee their mental health treatment. Over time, I’ve gotten used to it. I value your psychological quality, Qingxue. Truly, you might seem gentle, but seeing how determined you were dealing with Wang Baozhu, you are well suited to being a medical soldier! Don’t worry, nowadays, not all medical soldiers have to go to the battlefield, most are stationed at the rear to save lives and tend to the injured."
"Although I have some basic medical skills, I am a fraud in other aspects. All I’ve done is exploit their bullying nature since I’m not one to be easily bullied." Feng Qingxue didn’t agree outright to Guo Xiuying’s proposition, nor did she refuse. As far as she’s concerned, words alone are meaningless.
Guo Xiuying laughed and said, "How many people who truly understand their own resilience and ensure they won’t be bullied are there?"
Upon hearing this, Feng Qingxue couldn’t help but smile.
Not long after the two had their private discussion, Cao Hui and Song Gang returned, worn out from travel. Sang Hong, who was there to greet them, carried bags just like Cao Hui upon exiting the vehicle.