Although Zhu Dapeng is a bit simple-minded, he is a very honest person and there is no pretense in his interactions with others.

He had always worked in the mess hall, and he was incredibly skilled at serving food without ever shaking his hands, so he was truly well-liked.

Zhu Dapeng went to find a few female soldiers he knew from when he used to get meals, and asked them if he could buy the newly issued military uniforms. They offered him a discount.

"He who eats another's food is bound to him," so since it wasn't something he was in a real hurry for, he simply sold it all to Zhu Dapeng. Zhu Dapeng ended up with three sets of brand-new, unworn women's military uniforms.

The total price was definitely high. Apart from the various tickets, Zhu Dapeng and Ming Xiaoyun spent 105 yuan on these three outfits alone.

Even Ming Xiaoyun, she was just a foreman of the auto repair class, and her allowance was really not high.

After buying these things, the two of them also made ten catties of braised meat for Zhong Wanwan.

After all that was done, the two of them were completely broke.

Fearing Zhong Wanwan wouldn't accept it, the two hadn't revealed anything beforehand. It wasn't until Zhong Wanwan was about to leave that Ming Xiaoyun and Zhu Dapeng pulled out a large, tightly packed package. Ming Xiaoyun didn't say what it was, only wiping her eyes with her sleeve and saying:

"Master Zhong, this is just a small token of our appreciation. It's nothing special, just some local specialties. Please take it back and share it with your family!"

"You can't refuse. If you don't want it, it means you don't respect us, that you think our skills are not good enough, and that you don't acknowledge us as your apprentices!"

Ming Xiaoyun saved what she wanted to say for last.

Although Zhong Wanwan only taught the two of them for a little over two months, they learned a great deal.

Zhong Wanwan explained things in great detail, patiently explaining to the two of them. When she felt that the two had learned, she would have them experiment on other testing vehicles and then correct them.

Ming Xiaoyun grew up in a machinery factory and learned by observing others' teaching methods.

But no one teaches like Zhong Wanwan.

To put it bluntly, even fathers sometimes hold back some skills when teaching their sons, let alone those who have no relation whatsoever.

Moreover, Zhong Wanwan was extremely patient in teaching the two of them. For more than two months, one of them had difficulty walking and the other had difficulty using his hands. They inspected the car, and Zhong Wanwan would give them suggestions for improvement. It was actually very inconvenient for them, but Ming Xiaoyun never saw Zhong Wanwan show any impatience.

Ming Xiaoyun and Zhu Dapeng discussed it privately and both wanted to become Zhong Wanwan's apprentices.

Indeed, Zhong Wanwan has always fulfilled the duties of a good mentor.

Two young men, having chosen a girl as their master, were afraid of what others would say, so they kept quiet.

Zhong Wanwan was going back, and if she took on the role of apprentice now, no one would say anything, which is why Ming Xiaoyun said those words.

Zhong Wanwan, carrying the heavy package, suddenly felt a little lost.

She hadn't thought about this issue. She was genuinely sincere in teaching the two of them how to repair cars, but she hadn't been teaching them for long, and they would have to learn on their own in the future. She felt somewhat ashamed to accept this apprenticeship.

Zhong Wanwan wanted to politely decline, but seeing the expectant looks on their faces, she changed her mind and said the words that were about to come out:

"From now on, you'll have to rely on yourselves for your studies. You two already have a foundation, especially Class Monitor Ming. Even without my explanation, you're already quite proficient!"

Ming Xiaoyun looked at Zhong Wanwan with unwavering determination:

“Master, you can’t say that. I knew some techniques before, but I didn’t understand the principles or how to maintain the product afterward. In the past two months, Master has explained all of that to me.”

"As long as you don't mind that we're both clumsy, we've accepted you as our master!"

Zhu Dapeng was also eager to confess his feelings:

"I was completely clueless before, and my techniques were pretty rough, but in the last two months, I've been able to repair cars!"

"Master, to put it bluntly, even if I leave the military in the future, my employers will be fighting to take me. You've given me a secure job!"

"Iron rice bowl" is an understatement. In this day and age, teaching a trade, especially a high-demand one, is like giving someone a golden rice bowl!

Ming Xiaoyun stared wide-eyed at Zhu Dapeng:

"What did you say? You want to leave the military? Did the army train you easily? You've only just learned a skill, and you want to run away?"

Zhu Dapeng hurriedly waved his hand and said:

"Who wants to run away? I'm just giving an example, a metaphor, class monitor, do you understand?"

Ming Xiaoyun persisted relentlessly:

"For example, why don't you use someone else to fight? You're still thinking about that!"

"You heartless little brat, you've learned your skills and now you think you can fly high, haven't you!"

Zhu Dapeng was speechless and anxiously looked to Zhong Wanwan, hoping she could help him out of this predicament. How could he, with his clumsy tongue, have been targeted by the class monitor after only saying a few words?

Seeing the two arguing so animatedly, which had ruined the originally somber atmosphere, Zhong Wanwan chuckled and said:

"Alright, alright, you two stop fooling around. Squad Leader Ming knows Da Peng; he just doesn't know how to talk and he's not thinking about leaving the military!"

"I've accepted you two as my apprentices. Write to me often from now on. I can't teach you in person, but I'll send you my notes regularly. You two better study hard and don't think you can slack off just because I'm not around!"

"If I have the chance to come again, I will check. If I fail to pass the check, I will use a ruler!"

Upon hearing Zhong Wanwan's agreement, the two exchanged excited glances, then looked at Zhong Wanwan seriously, took a step back, and gave a standard military salute.

Wearing these clothes, they couldn't let their knees buckle, so they offered their master the highest and most sincere respect from the bottom of their hearts.

They remained in this position until Zhong Wanwan could no longer see them.

The person who came to see Zhong Wanwan off was Zhou, Qiu Ze'an's direct superior, whom he had requested in advance.

Commander Zhou already knew the whole story and felt both admiration and regret for Zhong Wanwan.

What a lovely girl! How come she and Ze'an are not destined to be together?

Otherwise, could we bring them over as family members? Could we use military vehicles? Well, the main problem is solving this big issue of Qiu Ze'an!

Alas, we were destined to meet but not to be together!