2650 Hold On, My Comrades

“There was another time when a student who had already graduated from our school came back. This student was quite outstanding. That year, he graduated directly as an ‘outstanding student.’ He was also summoned by the military and the leaders of the Great Hall many times. He could be said to be a famous person in our school back then.

“He came back to school once two years ago. He probably just finished a meeting, so he placed his summer uniform on his arm and entered the school. I heard that he walked to our library and met the inspectors. When he noticed them, the inspectors noticed him too.

“The scene became lively instantly. Many students saw the major suddenly running away on the short green belt beside our road. He was afraid that he would be caught by the inspectors.

“When the inspectors saw him, they immediately chased after him. In the end, they stopped chasing after him and allowed the major to escape. Later, the major told the school leader that he was so frightened when he went back to his alma mater that his first reaction when he saw the inspectors was to run.

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“The school leader teased him, saying he’s not very well-behaved in school. This time, he had to be punished for not cooperating with the inspection. The school leader just wants students to follow the rules and correct their bad habits. At the same time, he wants the students to know that even if they leave their alma mater, as long as they come back wearing their military uniform, they may be inspected. There’s nothing special about it.

“Everyone is treated the same. There’s no difference in treatment. That’s why inspectors exist.”

As Ye Jian listened, she felt a sense of… familiarity, especially when she heard the major who graduated as an ‘outstanding student’ ran on the green belt… and ran away. Why did she feel like he was talking about Captain Xia?

The next time they met, she would have to ask if it was him.

“Hurry up and go back to your dormitory to change your clothes. You’ll gather in the wild for shooting practice at 7:30 today. Hurry up and go back to your dormitory. Oh right, don’t tell the students that you entered the garrison room.”

He was afraid that if word got out, there would be bad comments about Ye Jian.

The leaders of the team and the school took good care of Ye Jian.

When He Jing and Xu Wen came back from their exercise, they saw Ye Jian unpacking her bag. They were so happy that they rushed over.

“Why did you only return to school today? Have you settled your family matters? Did it give you a headache? Is there anything you need our help with? Just tell us. There’s no need to be polite with us!”

Ye Jian looked at Xu Wen who was talking to her. She didn’t answer any of her questions. Instead, she smiled and said, “I haven’t seen you for four days but you’ve gotten so tanned. Looks like I have to congratulate you.”

As soon as she finished speaking, He Jing pursed her lips and smiled. “That’s right. She doesn’t even apply sunblock anymore. She wakes up punctually at 5 am every day and goes to the sports ground to train alone. She sacrifices her afternoon break to improve her stamina whenever possible.

“The instructor specially praised her for the exercise today. She was so proud that even her chest was puffed up!”

“Of course! This is the first time I’ve been praised by an instructor. I have to work hard. Jian, you have to guide me in the future. I have to strive to reach the requirements for the mid-term physical fitness test. I can’t drag you down anymore. If I continue dragging you down, even if the school doesn’t chase me away, my father will drag me away. He won’t allow me to embarra.s.s myself in school anymore.”

Ye Jian stuffed the water bottle into her backpack and raised her eyebrows. “Uncle is here? How did it go? Did you get reprimanded or punished? Unfortunately, I wasn’t here and missed the show.”