The leadership at the academy was proud and bragged to the military leaders after finding out about the situation.
"See? Our students still have strong beliefs; how could they be easily lured away by you?"
Actually, Zhou Yiyi’s thoughts were quite simple. At Tsinghua, she only had to face a month of military training. In the military, it would be for years and years, which thinking about made her feel exhausted. So much so that one lifetime as a soldier was enough, she definitely did not want to be a soldier for two lifetimes. As for Zhou Mo, he probably just found it a hassle.
Being able to shoot at Tsinghua’s training grounds was likely a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so everyone cherished this chance dearly. Unfortunately, the shooting training only lasted for three days because ammunition was limited, and they had to take turns. They couldn’t let their academy have all the advantage, right?
The first 20-kilometer training exercise had left their legs aching for days before they finally recovered, only to face the second night training a few days later.
Fortunately, everyone was mentally prepared and, surprisingly, they finished an hour faster than the first time. Even the instructors couldn’t help but praise them; truly, they were the elite of Hua Country, strong youth make a strong country!
Merely from the military training, it was evident that these top scorers from various provinces and cities, handpicked for their excellence, were more outstanding, more disciplined, and more resilient than students from regular schools.
Since training began, no one had ever taken leave without a good reason, nor did anyone complain. When it came to group projects, everyone understood that unity is strength. Each department and each college was a small group on its own, but together they were a big team. Whether in individual combat or collective battle, their capabilities were near perfection.
How great would it be if such a group of soldiers could all be recruited by the military academy?
That’s probably what every officer might think?
But in reality, they didn’t need to belittle themselves because, each year, wasn’t every child recruited by the military academy selected through a rigorous process?
Speaking of the students at the National Defense Science and Technology University, was there any among them who were inferior to those from Tsinghua?
The four characters of "Tsinghua in the military" were not attained casually, but were established through years of solid performance.
Thus, the military academy had its strengths, and Tsinghua had its own strengths; why bother comparing? They are all elite talents of Hua Country.
After the second round of training exercises, it was time for the academy-wide talent showcase. This time, Zhou Yiyi was pushed forward by Qiao Shan. Considering she came on her own initiative, Zhou Yiyi wore her military uniform and stood on the lawn, performing a very enchanting classical Dance. The benefits of her years of practicing yoga were also displayed in this Dance, with splits, side splits, handstands, and reverse leg lifts among a series of difficult movements all being executed with graceful softening during her dance.
If Qiao Shan could be categorized as the type of beauty that’s vividly gorgeous, Zhou Yiyi was more of the type that grows on you; maybe not startling at first glance, but more and more intriguing as you watched.
Though there was no accompaniment, she embodied the softness and charm of classical Dance perfectly. A series of movements had the girls from other departments completely admiring her, so much so that no one dared to follow dancing after her; they all switched to singing instead.
With the girls overshadowed, the boys were certainly not happy. Thus, one of the guys did a series of forward rolls that demonstrated such springiness that even Zhou Yiyi couldn’t help but scream along with the crowd.
They say having a talent show during military training grants you a priority in choosing a romantic partner, regardless of the truth, once the boys took it seriously, they were unstoppable. After that guy’s somersault ignited the girls’ screams, other boys successively came up, and with breakdancing and jazz dancing, they looked so dashing that there was no room left for the girls to join in.
Originally, their Computer Department was winning, but with the addition of a few boys, they were utterly suppressed. Zhou Yiyi wasn’t having it. Suddenly remembering that Zhou Mo could dance street dance, she eagerly shouted at him.
"Zhou Mo, go give them a show,"
Zhou Mo glanced at her with slight disdain and made no move. Zhou Yiyi immediately stood up to pull him, but Hua Yang, seeing this, couldn’t help but laugh and offer.
"Shall I go instead?"
Zhou Yiyi looked up in surprise. Hua Yang gave her a warm smile, then straightened his clothes and started doing some simple warm-up exercises.
Although unsure of what he would perform, Zhou Yiyi turned her head back to watch. Zhou Mo then pulled her down to sit next to him. This content belongs to NoveIＦire.net
His face was expressionless and seemed undisturbed, but only he knew well that once Hua Yang made his move, it would be anything but ordinary.