Xilin had no mind to continue her sentry duty, how could Shen Lingxi’s words not tempt her?
Ever since her father was suspended and put under investigation, she received calls from him less and less frequently. He always said on the phone that everything was fine, that it would be fine, but she wasn’t foolish. Her father had worked his way up from the grass-roots in politics for so many years without ever encountering a situation .
She always believed that her father hadn’t broken any rules or done anything to betray the country and its people, but even so, she was scared...
If she could just slow Tang Xiaohua down, Shen Lingxi would have a way to see her father safely through the investigation. Shen Lingxi was Commander Shen Xinhui’s daughter, and just by what she overheard others saying, Xilin knew that Commander Shen had gained favor during the President’s visit to Xilin.
If Commander Shen was willing to help her father, perhaps there could be a way out...
Her heart pounded, and sweat seeped from the palms of her hands, her emotions both tense and heavy.
The selection process was already difficult, and most people would ultimately fail to make the cut. Even without her holding her back, Tang Xiaohua might not pass the selection. She just had to... just slightly...
Shen Lingxi knew what choice Xilin would make; she was a fool who only thought in a straight line. Right now, her father was her softest spot.
Perhaps Xilin would feel some guilt toward Tang Xiaohua, but such guilt wouldn’t be enough to refuse such a temptation.
The night had completely fallen, and after speaking with Xilin, Shen Lingxi went to look for her companion, Su Ru. Su Ru was her true best friend and childhood confidant. Su Ru’s father was Commander Shen Xinhui’s adjutant and had been utterly loyal for many years, with both families having been close for a long time.
Her personality matched well with Su Ru’s; from a young age, both girls had the same goal and aspired to become great female generals despite both being girls. Shen Lingxi was just more fierce and domineering, while Su Ru was more tactful and low-key.
Shen Lingxi looked around and couldn’t find Su Ru anywhere.
"Strange, she said she’d wait here for me..."
She muttered, suddenly feeling a sense of panic, as their luggage was with Su Ru and there was no sign of her after searching around. Could it be...
"The selection spots are limited if we can get through this selection, we’re one step closer to our goal."
"Lingxi, whether we pass or not, we have to stick together."
"...Xiao Ru, if only one person gets through, that person must keep going."
The words Su Ru had spoken to her now suddenly echoed in her ears, and she began to suspect...
She suspected that her companion, who had been with her since childhood, might have taken the opportunity to leave her behind and take the luggage to get ahead in the selection...
It wasn’t surprising that Shen Lingxi had such suspicions. Even if they were the best of friends, Su Ru’s father was still her own father’s adjutant!
No one wanted to be the daughter of an adjutant for life, and Shen Lingxi didn’t believe Su Ru didn’t harbor any feelings of jealousy or envy.
If that were true, taking all the luggage for herself and leaving her behind would be the perfect chance to throw her out of the last round of the selection, wouldn’t it?
Shen Lingxi’s calls grew more and more urgent. She stopped circling around and started to chase...
In her heart, she was convinced that Su Ru had betrayed her!
Running forward in a rage, she followed a creek and suddenly heard a "woo woo woo" struggling sound. Shen Lingxi followed it and looked up, her eyes suddenly widening as she saw a person hanging from a tree!