This statement was a blatant provocation!
Her meaning was clear, Qiao Ningyi, as squad leader, was neither justified in her position nor smooth in her speech. Now, whatever she said, it was just her feeling good about herself while also implying that it was up to everyone else whether they listened or not...
Noticing the inquiring looks from everyone, Qiao Ningyi’s smile on her face did not fade but deepened instead, "Deputy Squad Leader Yang means to say that the captain should announce it with a loudspeaker throughout the military area to be justified?"
Yang Xiaoli shook her head, "I dare not; I just feel that this temporary appointment makes it really difficult for me to take it too seriously. Of course, this is just my personal opinion. Squad Leader Qiao, please don’t misunderstand, I absolutely don’t mean to undermine you."
"Okay, I understand your point..." Qiao Ningyi looked at everyone, "Deputy Squad Leader Yang might feel that she is not qualified enough to be a deputy squad leader. I will report this matter to the captain first thing tomorrow morning."
Let’s end tonight’s class meeting here. I believe everyone has understood what I said. Of course, whether you follow through is up to you."
But let me be clear, if someone violates what I’ve said, don’t blame me for being unkind. I might not have the authority to deal with you, but the captain does. Alright, meeting adjourned, those who are tired can rest early."
Everyone except Yang Xiaoli, Yuan Mengmeng, and Qi Jihong, these three musketeers, quickly moved their stools and returned to their beds as soon as Qiao Ningyi finished talking.
After a brief glance at the three, Qiao Ningyi went straight back to her bed.
After being silent for a while, Yang Xiaoli got up and went back to bed.
Yuan Mengmeng and Qiao Jihong also got up and went back to bed.
Chuxia, who had been quietly observing them, pursed her lips. If Qiao Ningyi really could be tolerant, then Yang Xiaoli was simply feigning generosity. She was clearly furious, yet she still put on a calm facade; it was hard to say whether she might end up hurting herself internally.
At that moment, Chuxia, sitting in a position where she could see Yang Xiaoli’s actions, noticed when Qiao Ningyi countered her, her nails were digging ferociously into her own flesh—Chuxia had seen the blood dripping beside her stool.
This person, whether she could endure or not, was quite harsh on herself. How painful that must be... Chuxia secretly clicked her tongue, took off her clothes, and lay down in bed, anyway, looking at the current situation, she still hoped Qiao Ningyi would continue being the squad leader.
If it changed to Yang Xiaoli or Sun Shangmei, she probably would only end up being scolded all the time. It wasn’t that she wasn’t trying, but the circumstances didn’t allow it; if Heaven gave her Sister Lin’s body, how could she be as strong as Sister Xue?
Although Luo Xiaoqiong had a lot to ask her, given the current atmosphere in the dorm, she dared not ask anything. Besides, it was too late to drag Chuxia out, so she could only lie down in her own place with a belly full of questions.
A new place, a new life, other dorms were mostly chatting after lights out, but their third class was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
After the wake-up call, everyone was slightly more composed than on the first day.
Standing in the playground came a quarter of an hour later.
Zeng Meili stood in front of the team, nodding in satisfaction: "Not bad, today’s performance is significantly better than yesterday’s. At this rate of improvement, I believe our medical soldiers will definitely not be inferior to ordinary female soldiers."
"Today’s morning exercise, run around the track three times. Those who finish can go eat. Alright, let’s start."
As soon as Zeng Meili finished speaking, many team members quietly grimaced; this was clearly accommodating those with poorer physical condition, otherwise, why would the training load decrease as the training went on?
Especially Yuan Mengmeng, who immediately turned back and snorted at Chuxia.
That feeling was especially like a horse snorting out of its nostrils.
"Did they adjust the training load because Lin Chuxia fainted yesterday?"
"Probably, the leaders really do look after her."
"Yeah, I heard the captain even took her out for dinner last night."
"A team member from squad five saw it, how could it be fake?"
As they ran along, the murmuring was continuous and getting louder, clearly, most people were envious and resentful of the special treatment Chuxia received.
Luo Xiaoqiong, concerned, glanced at Chuxia who was silently running forward, and whispered, "Don’t mind them, a bunch of petty women, it’s a shame they’re soldiers, they really don’t live up to the name."
"I’m fine." Chuxia smiled, "If I can’t even withstand this bit of gossip, how can I continue on?" Biting her lip, she had decided, no matter what, she had to shore herself up to soon get out of being the subject of gossip.
While some were joyful and others worried, for Rao Xue Tongzi, this might have been the most depressing moment. She had planned to faint today, but now, from five laps down to three. She didn’t faint after five laps yesterday; who would believe her if she fainted after three laps today?
After three laps, though it wasn’t very easy for most people, it definitely wasn’t exhausting either; of course, this was speaking for the majority. For Chuxia, it wasn’t enough to make her faint or exhaust her like a dead dog, but it definitely made her pant like a bellows.
Her physique was truly frustrating.
Since it was three laps, this time Luo Xiaoqiong accompanied her, and she did not refuse.
After completing the three laps, only a sparse few people remained on the playground, including the two of them and, of course, Rao Xue. The wistful glances Rao Xue occasionally sent her way made Chuxia feel a chill down her spine; she wasn’t into girls, could she please not look at her like that? (To be continued. If you work, feel welcome to support it with your recommendation tickets and monthly tickets on Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation.)