He seemed to see Xia Tao sweating profusely on the training ground of the army, standing tall and straight under the scorching sun, constantly breaking through his own limits, growing from a naive boy into a resolute and strong outstanding soldier.
He seemed to see Xia Tao during the field training, facing difficulties and dangers without flinching, leading his comrades forward bravely, and becoming the backbone of the team.
Xia Xiong sighed slightly, a hint of worry on his face: "Old Qin, this kid has the will, but I'm worried he won't be able to handle the hardships of the army. You know, most young people these days are spoiled by their families. Although Xia Tao seems sensible on a daily basis, I really have no idea whether he can withstand the high-intensity training once he enters the army."
Xia Xiong's eyes were full of concern and worry. After all, he had watched Xia Tao grow up and knew the hardships of military life. The arduous training and demanding tasks tested one's will.
He recalled his experiences in the army when he was young, the panting during long-distance running with heavy loads, the exhaustion during field training, and the moments when he wanted to give up but gritted his teeth and persevered. He was afraid that his grandson would not be able to endure that kind of hardship.
He recalled that when he was running long distances with heavy loads in the army, his legs felt like they were filled with lead, and every step was incredibly difficult, but the belief in his heart supported him to the end. He wondered if Xia Tao could also have such belief and perseverance.
Grandpa Qin waved his hand and laughed heartily: "Old Xia, your worries are a bit unnecessary. Flowers in a greenhouse can only grow strong by experiencing wind and rain. I watched Xia Tao grow up. He has a stubborn streak in his bones. As long as he joins the army and is properly trained, he will definitely achieve great things!"
Grandpa Qin's words were full of confidence and encouragement. He patted Xia Xiong on the shoulder, trying to put his worries at ease.
He believed in Xia Tao's potential, just as he believed in a seed buried deep in the ground, which, given the right soil and sunlight, would surely sprout and shine in the vast world of the military.
He told Xia Xiong about the new recruits he had seen before. They were all naive and inexperienced when they first joined the army, but after a few years of training, they all became elites in the military. He firmly believed that Xia Tao could do the same.
Xia Wan stood quietly to the side, seemingly listening attentively to the conversations around her, but in reality, her thoughts were already racing like a wild horse, her mind replaying her conversation with Grandpa Qin.
She knew very well that her explanations were far too weak. Although they had successfully diverted Old Master Qin's attention temporarily, it was only a stopgap measure.
Given Old Master Qin's shrewdness, this matter will definitely not end so simply. I'm afraid that new troubles will follow soon.
Thinking of this, Xia Wan clenched her fists and reminded herself again and again: From now on, she must be highly vigilant at all times and must not be the slightest bit lax or negligent, otherwise the consequences would be unimaginable if she were discovered!
So, taking advantage of the fact that no one was paying attention to her, Xia Wan quickly began to plan her next move.
The first thing to do is to further refine what I said before, making it sound more reasonable.
To this end, she racked her brains to recall all the details of the original owner's past life and tried to piece these fragments together into a coherent and vivid story.
At the same time, she also had to cleverly weave some background stories about that "master," such as his mysterious background, his unique way of teaching martial arts, and various interesting or touching little moments that happened when he was with the original owner of the body.
Only in this way can the entire lie be made seamless, leaving no room for any loopholes.
And so, Xia Wan became completely absorbed in the storyline she had conceived, as if she could already see that flawless fictional world gradually taking shape...
"It's a good thing to let that kid join the army at this time," Xia Xiong said meaningfully. He raised his head slightly, looking into the distance, as if he was looking forward to Xia Tao's future in the army.
He knew in his heart that the current situation was complex and volatile, the international situation was unpredictable, and the country was also facing many challenges. Sending Xia Tao into the army would not only train his will and ability, but also allow him to contribute his strength to the country. This was a rare opportunity for Xia Tao, as well as a heavy responsibility.
He imagined Xia Tao growing up in the army, from an ordinary recruit to an outstanding officer, shouldering the heavy responsibility of protecting the country, and stepping forward when the motherland needs him.
He seemed to see Xia Tao on the border, guarding the motherland's territory with a firm gaze, unafraid of any threat, becoming a loyal guardian of the motherland.
Grandpa Qin nodded, a look of approval on his face: "My Zhao Xin is of age, so it's a good time to send him to the army for training after the New Year."
A hint of anticipation flickered in his eyes, as if he could already see the two young men struggling and growing stronger in the army.
He seemed to see Zhao Xin and Xia Tao encouraging each other and making progress together on the training field, cooperating closely in tactical drills, competing with each other in physical training, and eventually becoming the pride of the military compound and a solid backing for the country.
He imagined the two of them fighting side by side on the battlefield, covering each other, and relying on their outstanding military skills and tenacious will to complete arduous tasks time and time again, making outstanding contributions to the country.
The two old men, one after the other, quickly and accurately planned out their grandson's future.
Their words contained both their earnest expectations for their grandchildren and their beautiful vision for the future of the military compound.
Xia Wan sat quietly to the side, listening to everything, while secretly contemplating her future and how to cope with the various challenges that were about to come.
She knew that her secret was like a hidden reef beneath a calm lake, which could cause turmoil at any moment. She had to be careful to find her own foothold in this seemingly peaceful military compound.
She told herself to be like a tenacious seed, taking root and growing in this land, and to keep her secret no matter what difficulties she encountered, striving to become stronger so that she could face the unknown storms.
She secretly vowed to herself that she would use her wisdom and courage to carve out a place for herself in this unfamiliar world and resolve all the potential crises one by one.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
