Whether in her past life or this one, Qiao Shouyan always appeared before her like an angel, bringing her good luck and help. Who could refuse an angel?

There are two conflicting voices within me, a battle between heaven and man.

One of them said yes, "Don't you want to spend more time with him? This is the best opportunity, so hurry up and say yes! You'll miss this chance!"

One person said, "Don't agree to this. Don't you know your own limitations? If you really let him teach you, he'll see firsthand how bad you are. Is that what you want?"

Meng Yingxin was ultimately quite rational.

"Commander Qiao, thank you for your kindness in helping me. I appreciate it very much, but... I won't trouble you to give me extra training in private." Meng Yingxin said the words of refusal with a heavy heart.

God knows how heartbroken she was to give up such an opportunity.

But there's no way around it. Even if Qiao Shouyan gives her extra training in private and she manages to pass this final assessment, what will she do after that? Can she rely on her abilities to establish herself in the military for the long term?

"So... you actually don't want to stay in the army?" Qiao Shouyan was very surprised.

After listening to what Yueya said, Qiao Shouyan made his own judgment.

He believed that Meng Yingxin wanted to escape from the Meng family, and the safest way to escape from the Meng family was to stay in the army.

Therefore, he naturally assumed that Meng Yingxin would not refuse his offer of help, but little did he know that he was wrong.

"No, that's not it," Meng Yingxin quickly explained.

Although she refused, she didn't want to cause any misunderstanding with Qiao Shouyan. These were two separate matters, and she had to explain them clearly.

"Of course I really want to stay in the army, but..." Meng Yingxin's tone was a little weak at this point, and you could tell that she really didn't have much confidence. "My own skills are really not good enough. Even if Commander Qiao gave me extra training and I managed to pass this assessment by luck, forcing me to stay in the female soldiers' unit is not a long-term solution. Sooner or later I will still be asked to leave."

After all, the military doesn't support idlers.

When everyone realizes that she has made very little progress, her own situation will be quite awkward. If she delays others or affects the execution of the mission, she will be even more to blame.

So this path won't work, she has to find another way.

"At that time, I will inevitably disappoint Commander Qiao's good intentions, and I will feel bad about it, so I won't waste your time."

"So... are you planning to be asked to leave?" Qiao Shouyan asked again.

If that's the case, will it become even more difficult to pursue Meng Yingxin in the future?

After all, with Meng Yingxin staying in the military, they would have more time and opportunities to spend together.

“I don’t want to be asked to leave, so I have a second plan, and I need Commander Qiao’s help. I wonder if Commander Qiao is willing?” Meng Yingxin asked.

She blinked and made a request to Qiao Shouyan.

How could Qiao Shouyan possibly refuse?

"How can I help?" Qiao Shouyan asked, almost without hesitation.

Meng Yingxin couldn't help but feel a sweet warmth in her heart.

She knew that, whether in this life or the previous one, Qiao Shouyan was still as kind-hearted as ever.

“It’s like this,” Meng Yingxin’s tone changed noticeably, becoming much more confident than before, an unconscious display of self-assurance and certainty. “Actually, I’ve been particularly interested in firearms since I was a child. I’ve read a lot of books on weapons in private, done some research, and even designed some firearms myself, but I haven’t had the opportunity to put them into practice. I know there are weapons research groups in the military, but I wonder… could you please introduce me to one?”

Qiao Shouyan found Meng Yingxin's words quite unbelievable.

The contrast between the seemingly delicate and pretty young girl's interest in and interest in firearms is truly captivating.

Is his future wife that amazing?

In the military, no man dislikes firearms, and those who can join the weapons research group are definitely rare talents.

This was truly unexpected for Qiao Shouyan.

"Really?" Qiao Shouyan asked subconsciously.

"It's true. I won't lie to you or deceive you with something like this. After all, I want to ask you for a recommendation. If I don't have something to offer, wouldn't it make you lose face?" Meng Yingxin said sincerely.

If she was able to stay in the weapons research group in her past life, it means she can do it in this life too.

It was precisely because of this confidence that she dared to ask Qiao Shouyan for help. Otherwise, she would not have spoken rashly, lest she put Qiao Shouyan in an awkward position. She absolutely did not want to cause him any trouble. However, the matter of making an introduction did indeed require someone of influence to speak up.

It was much more effective than Meng Yingxin volunteering herself.

While ability is important, connections and opportunities are equally rare and hard to come by.

"Okay, I'll give it a try." Qiao Shouyan agreed without further ado.

After all, Meng Yingxin was reborn, and she carried the memories of her previous life.

Considering this, Qiao Shouyan had no doubt, and even reasonably guessed that it might be related to Meng Yingxin's experiences in her previous life.

"Thank you so much, Commander Qiao!" Meng Yingxin said happily, clearly much more relaxed than before, and her whole demeanor was much more natural and lively.

Meng Yingxin looks even more attractive now.

But Qiao Shouyan was not an arrogant person. Since he had promised Meng Yingxin, he would take it to heart and make it happen. So he couldn't just listen to Meng Yingxin's side of the story. He had to make sure that Meng Yingxin really had something to say.

This is a sign of respect for the weapons research group.

“But I need to see your design drawings before I can make the introduction, is that alright?” Qiao Shouyan made his condition.

He wasn't a weapon design expert, but he was still someone who handled guns. Even if he hadn't eaten pork, he had seen pigs run. Once he got his hands on the design drawings, he could get a glimpse of Meng Yingxin's abilities. This way, when he sought help from others, he could be more targeted.

“Of course!” Meng Yingxin said immediately. She felt that Qiao Shouyan’s request was perfectly normal, and that was also her original plan.

"Thank you so much, Commander Qiao! I'll draw up the design drawings when I get back today, probably... tomorrow noon. Could you please come over again tomorrow noon to take a look at the design drawings?" Meng Yingxin asked.

To be on the safe side, she should have taken longer, since drawing an excellent gun design is no easy task.

A longer timeframe is more secure and less likely to arouse suspicion.

However, Meng Yingxin didn't have much time left. She had to make time for Qiao Shouyan's activities, but the final assessment was also imminent, so it was best to do this as soon as possible.

"So fast?" Sure enough, Qiao Shouyan found it even more unbelievable, wondering if Meng Yingxin was a genius in this field.