Jian Zhiqing stood up, his hand in his trouser pocket, "Here’s what we’ll do. I’ll give you a form tomorrow, you mail it back so he can fill it out, and let him apply to the military academy in Military Capital. We are all here, we can support each other. However, a military academy is not like ordinary schools, the requirements there are extremely strict. Although they are students, they also have to undertake numerous missions, which can’t be compared to other schools, and it will be very tough. Think carefully about this."
Qin Xiangnuan, upon hearing these words, nearly rose excitedly from her seat. This was exactly her intention, for her older brother to attend a military academy, to become a cultured soldier rather than an aimless youth for the rest of his life. Once again, Jian Zhiqing had helped her seemingly indebting her once more.
No matter how big the favor, she was bound to owe it.
So, there was no rush. She could repay it slowly over time, but her brother couldn’t miss this opportunity. Even if it meant toughening up her skin, she had to seize this chance. Of course, Jian Zhiqing didn’t make it difficult for her, nor for Qin Xiangyang. The next day, Qin Xiangnuan sent the necessary documents to Qin Xiangxiang via registered mail, and explained over the phone, despite the exorbitant cost of the phone bill—terrifyingly expensive, indeed, but since she had reluctantly installed the phone, she now had to use it resolutely.
When Qin Xiangyang heard he could attend the military academy, he was naturally thrilled. However, when the form arrived in his hands, he didn’t know how to fill it out, even though it was just a simple enrolment dossier requiring basic information like name, age, gender, level of education, family members, place of origin, etc. Everything had to be filled out clearly. Qin Xiangyang had never been as nervous as he was today. Normally, whether it was school or anything else, it was his sister who made decisions. This was his first time facing a life decision of his own. After a restless night and staying up till dawn, he carefully filled out the information and headed straight to the post office, only to find it was too early, and the post office hadn’t opened yet.
He had no choice but to wait outside in the chilly morning wind, shivering, and as soon as the doors to the post office opened, he rushed in, sent the mail with expedited service, carefully rechecked the envelope several times, and cautiously placed the letter in the mailbox.
Even with expedited mail, it would still take a few days to arrive. By the time Qin Xiangnuan received the letter, four days had passed. When Jian Zhiqing returned at noon, seeing Qin Xiangnuan with her glistening eyes, he almost laughed. Her expression resembled Taotao’s when he wants something but is too scared to ask, staring with innocent eyes that seemed to sparkle, and tears poised to fall at any moment.
"Did it come back? Let me see," he reached out to Qin Xiangnuan.
Qin Tongnuan hurriedly handed over the letter that she had hidden behind her back to Jian Zhiqing. Sitting down with the letter, Jian Zhiqing flipped through it page by page. There seemed to be no issues. There was an uncle in the family who happened to be in the military academy, so he could pull some strings behind the scenes. However, an interview was still required. As long as he wasn’t too inadequate, passing the exam shouldn’t be a problem.
After submitting the documents, Qin Xiangnuan began to feel restless. Although Jian Zhiqing had repeatedly assured her that there would absolutely be no problems, she was still worried. This was her brother’s only chance. If he missed it, her brother might really remain just a silent soldier, never becoming an officer.