"The key design of this selection process," he said, "lies in the two-person, one-backpack rule."
When Lu Ziqing got to this point, Song Lili immediately understood...
In fact, it wasn’t her suggestion that led Lu Ziqing to decide to pair them up; Lu Ziqing had already planned to do so, which is why he had prepared only forty backpacks...
"The supplies, food, and water for two people are obviously not enough, but you have hands and feet, brains, and even ambition and ideals! Even if you go without food and water for seventy-two hours, it doesn’t mean you can’t make it through!"
"But among you, how many value the backpack more than the friendship, trust or even the life of your partner?!"
"How many of you would take advantage of the seventy-two-hour journey to strike at a teammate with whom you have personal grievances? And how many of you claimed the backpack for yourselves right from the start?"
"Sharing one backpack assesses your character! You are soldiers, not robbers, bandits, ruthless courtiers who will do anything to achieve your goals, nor officials blinded by fame and driven by greed."
"What kind of soldier are you without conviction, without faith?"
There was dead silence on the training field.
Lu Ziqing’s piercing gaze swept over everyone before finally settling on Shen Lingxi,
"Shen Lingxi, I wonder if my words have cleared your doubts, if they have convinced you completely?"
Shen Lingxi hung her head,
Lu Ziqing snorted softly,
"Now, everyone is dismissed. If you still have objections to the results, I welcome you to come and see me directly."
At the command to disperse, no one really dared to move; it seemed they were still dazed by the reprimand.
But Lin Xinglan, this carefree girl, didn’t take much of Lu Ziqing’s words to heart; she was still caught up in the excitement of learning that she and Song Lili were selected!
Lin Xinglan walked over to Song Lili and gave her a big hug!
Song Lili looked at the excited girl and breathed a sigh of relief.
Though some were gnashing their teeth in rage, she and Lin Xinglan happily laughed and went their separate ways.
Luo Shengnan, leaning on her crutch, glared at the departing figure of Song Lili, her eyes seemingly shooting flames!
Su Ru walked over to Shen Lingxi...
Shen Lingxi lifted her eyes; the anger twisting her face lightened slightly when she faced Su Ru, her lips curling into a slight sneer,
"Congratulations, Su Ru."
"Now you must be happy, right? You can finally step on my head, you—"
"Lingxi, listen to me first..."
Su Ru disregarded Shen Lingxi’s irrational rage and pulled her aside, speaking to her in a whisper,
"Commander Shen Xinhui... seems to be in trouble?"
Shen Lingxi’s eyes narrowed, "What did you say?"
"Gu Ziwei withdrew midway, so she returned yesterday afternoon, and her father received a call last night. It appears to be about Commander Shen... Something discovered by Mayor Lin implicates Commander Shen."
Shen Lingxi stiffened.
Was it a coincidence, or...?
"Lingxi, you should call home and ask about the situation. I’m feeling uneasy hearing what Gu Ziwei said. I have a bad premonition..." Su Ru said earnestly.
Shen Lingxi turned and quickly walked away, hoping it wasn’t what she