"Why?" Yu Manman looked at Ackman in confusion.
"I’ve offended quite a few people at the base; they’ll definitely take advantage of my inefficiency to try to push me out, wanting to assign me to a more remote place," Ackman said slowly, "As long as I put on a few shows, they might think I don’t want to leave and give up my bright future, turning to pursue you instead."
"Huh?" Yu Manman couldn’t immediately grasp the connection.
Ackman chuckled, "You’ve forgotten that your father is now an admiral; as long as he says something, of course, I won’t have to leave."
Yu Manman suddenly understood, indeed!
"But this doesn’t seem good for your reputation!" Ackman’s prowess as an instructor is formidable, yet being saddled with a ’freeloader’ reputation doesn’t sound appealing!
"It’s okay, I don’t care." This inherently includes his own selfish desires, how could everything be perfect?
Yu Manman thought about it, "But what if it doesn’t fool them? If you suddenly pursue me, it might seem suspicious, since many people understand your character!"
In many people’s eyes, Instructor Ackman should be a principled man who doesn’t easily bow down.
Ackman has been strict with himself for so long; in the eyes of outsiders, Ackman wouldn’t impulsively pursue a female. Suddenly going head over heels for a girl would seem somewhat questionable.
Yu Manman had an idea, "Why not, I’ll pursue you instead!"
"After I pursue you, I’ll announce it loudly! I’ll designate you as my fiancé!"
"I’m a girl who’s taken a liking to you, doing something slightly irrational might seem normal in others’ eyes!"
Moreover, Instructor Ackman has never been pursued by girls before; suddenly facing a passionate pursuit from a female, the possibility of him faltering is quite high...
Pursuing a male beastman, it’s truly an intriguing thing.
If it were my previous life’s tranquil nature, I’d probably be startled even by approaching a bit.
"If you make any moves in the future, I can also help cover for you! Plus, with my dad around, they might not easily target you!"
Yu Manman actually wanted to join in too; now that she knew these things, she wanted to contribute in some way.
"But if you become my ’fiancé,’ it might be difficult to find a wife after!"
Looking at it this way, Ackman actually seems quite at a loss!
Yu Manman thought.
"No way..." Ackman’s heart was pounding.
He didn’t feel at a loss at all, he even felt like he gained.
This was the sudden, silly plan he devised, yet Yu Manman readily agreed.
Ackman felt a bit guilty, "Aren’t you afraid that one day I’ll bring trouble to you?"
"Don’t worry, I can protect myself, and besides, I’m a female, so generally people won’t mess with me."
For so many years, the ratio between females and males hasn’t changed much, nor has any high-tech emerged to solve the low fertility rate among females. So, the protection for females has become increasingly comprehensive.
"Well... shall I take you back?"
"Is your injury okay?" Yu Manman asked worriedly, looking at him.
"No problem, they’re just superficial wounds, not serious." Ackman paused for a moment, then added, "Since we’ve decided to do this, it’s best to start now to avoid arousing suspicion."
Yu Manman nodded, "Then let’s go!"
She thought about it, playfully hooking Ackman’s arm, immediately getting into character!
Ackman, faced with Yu Manman’s touch, hadn’t quite adjusted yet, his spine was stiff.
Soon, Ackman slightly adjusted, his gaze carrying a hint of softness.
Yu Manman looked up at him, instructor sure is good at this!
She sat in Ackman’s car, returning to the campus, arriving under the dorm building in full view of everyone.
The last time Yu Manman rode Instructor Ackman’s car back to school, there was a bit of buzz on the school’s gossip forum, but it soon quieted down.
This time, Ackman thoughtfully opened the car door for Yu Manman, his gaze carrying a touch of tenderness. As soon as Yu Manman got out of the car, she gave Ackman a hug! Instantly drawing many eyes!
There’s something going on!
"Manman, have you got yourself a boyfriend?" Mu Yaoyao’s voice sounded from behind Yu Manman.
Last time, Mu Yaoyao secretly snarked at her, and this time she was the first to bring it up.
Yu Manman smiled, with an insinuating tone, "Not really, I have so many questions I want to ask the instructor, been pestering him, the instructor... is just taking care of me like a little sister now."
I’m still underage, have to wait about half a month to come of age.
Yu Manman wanted to ’claim sovereignty,’ but what if someone deliberately attacks Instructor Ackman for seducing a minor female?
So, leaving some ambiguous room for speculation, without concrete evidence.
She’s just seeking advice from Ackman.
People around were looking at Yu Manman and Ackman with intriguing eyes.
"Now," is a very interesting term.
Now it’s this way, but later who knows?
"Instructor, I hope to learn from you more in the future! Are you free tomorrow? I still have questions for you!" Yu Manman eagerly looked at Ackman.
Tomorrow... Ackman considered briefly, the test results should be out by then.
"Sure, I’ll come pick you up tomorrow."
"Thank you, Instructor." Yu Manman smiled shyly.
Ackman nodded, driving away from Jiuzhou University.
"Manman, you’re impressive, even got the instructor to treat you differently!" Mu Yaoyao remarked, "I remember when the instructor taught us, he was a bit different with you, specifically picked you out as the team leader!"
"The instructor seems to treat you very well." Mu Yaoyao asked curiously, "Last month, a military vehicle brought you back, was it this instructor too? I saw it last time too! Wasn’t this instructor transferred? Manman, how do you know him?"
"The instructor’s not only nice to me, he’s nice to everyone! During training, he taught us diligently! His level, only those who’ve been taught by him know! It’s just..." Yu Manman looked at her with a half-smile, "I wonder who couldn’t stand the instructor and suddenly reported him."
Mu Yaoyao’s eyes flashed, "Who knows!"
The association wouldn’t reveal her information anyway! No one knew it was her!
"Manman hasn’t said how she knows the instructor?" Mu Yaoyao continued to probe Yu Manman.
Yu Manman sighed, jokingly said, "Isn’t it because the instructor dug a pit for us! Thought we’d be done training early with the goal completed, but later we got dragged into special training, tougher than freshman military drills!"
This incident was somewhat known later, and people around chuckled along.