The students, who had been walking through the woods, finally reached their destination one after another.
This physical training was a test for them, but not too difficult. In comparison, the mech cockpit training was much more difficult.
They were covered in sweat, breathing in the 10 a.m. air, their legs were already a little sore, and they kept encouraging themselves.
Almost there, we're almost at the finish line, just hang in there a little longer.
But as they approached the outermost edge of the coniferous forest, the students all stopped in astonishment, turning their heads to examine the scenery beside them.
What did they see? Even their sprinting pace slowed down.
In the open space, in front of the coniferous forest, the sunlight shone down, making the road look golden and magnificent. Three graceful women stood there, looking at the person who had slumped down beside the trees with either a haughty or indifferent expression.
This scene was so captivating; although no one knew what had happened, it gave the impression of a scene from a painting.
The northern woman, who looked like a trapped beast, had dried mud on her face, the kind that could be patted off with a flick of the wrist. Her eyes held a hint of stubbornness and a touch of humiliation, and she looked exhausted, as if she had used up all her strength trying to resist and struggle.
She was the loser, and the victor was right in front of her.
The wind blew through the hair of these women. Even in the Federation, where outstanding talents abound, their looks could be considered among the top, let alone when they were all standing together.
His gaze was fixed on Adela, who was sitting on the ground.
Gu Qingwan hid in the shadows, watching the scene with great interest.
She blinked.
Many of the people who walked into the open space knew Adela and understood what kind of person she was, which made them even more surprised.
Because, on the surface, both Xiaorou and Xiaobing appear too frail in size, it's unclear how they managed to catch their prey.
Adela's ankles were secured with sturdy vines, leaving her with no other option but to inflict harm on the group with her fierce gaze.
Both Luo Xiaoli and Ke Bing understood that although there were twists and turns in this struggle, they would ultimately be the victors.
The three walked across the finish line with their heads held high, leaving their backs to be seen by the silent Adela.
The fight didn't end well; a small setback, however, brought them to the public's attention.
In the end, it was the staff accompanying her who used a knife to cut the vines and free her from her restraints.
You Lixuan was also in the group. He wanted to pretend he didn't see anything, thinking it was better to avoid trouble. However, he had gone too far in doing this. So many students and counselors had seen it, and it was impossible to hide it.
You Lixuan knew that whether it was Luo Xiaoli, Ke Bing, or Zhao Xuerou, they all had some connection with Jiang Cheng, or at least were friends. Given his shrewdness in navigating officialdom, he was certainly not the kind of incompetent administrator.
So he gave them a mild punishment: he called a meeting and made Adela and Zhao Xuerou publicly apologize and make peace in front of the students.
And it must be guaranteed that a similar incident will never happen again, otherwise the qualification to conduct mech training in the Federation will be directly lost.
This punishment effectively eliminated any possibility of Adela seeking revenge later.
Everyone knows that self-criticism is more about formality than substance.
Afterwards, the three who did not complete the training had to run another 5 kilometers, personally supervised by You Lixuan, and were not allowed to slack off again.
As evening approached, the sun began to set.
Countless students gathered on the grass, too exhausted to even stand up, but their eyes were all fixed on the same spot.
Standing there were Zhao Xuerou and the others who had made a mistake.
They were all unruly and had no attitude of admitting their mistakes.
Luo Xiaoli's eyes were darting around, and she seemed lost in thought, her mind not on the self-criticism at all.
Their apologies were completely insincere and just empty words.
Such statements include, "I have deeply realized my mistake and promise not to repeat it. I wholeheartedly support the college's rules and cherish the opportunity to stay here."
After Jiang Cheng finished his work, he went out of the three-story building where he repaired the robotic arm and looked out at the grass not far away. He saw a large group of students sitting there.
There were also three familiar faces.
The loudspeaker broadcast Luo Xiaoli's emotionless voice proclaiming, "I promise I will never do it again."
He couldn't help but burst out laughing.
It seemed that from the day they were chosen to come to the Federation together, it foreshadowed that their lives would become turbulent, adding a bit of fun to his otherwise dull life.
Jiang Cheng suddenly realized that Luo Xiaoli's decision was not wrong, no matter from any point of view.
Ultimately, it was his own selfishness that was at play; he wanted her to stay away from the war and live a quiet, innocent life as a girl.
The special training program, which is not long, has been going on for three or four days. In another twenty-odd days, the final winner will be chosen to become the person who will ultimately pilot the mecha.
In addition to the Snow Woman, the development of another mecha is also on the agenda. This is a federal secret and has not yet been announced.
Simple yet heartwarming.
These words are very fitting to describe this period of time.
Before a crisis arrives, there is often a period of calm before the storm, and Federation training days constitute a very short portion of their lives.
What is a month?
However, this experience will undoubtedly become the most profound one in their lives. Even after many years, when they think about it, they will still feel a lot of emotions and feel that it has changed the trajectory of their lives.
Of course, that's a story for another time.
It took a full seventy minutes, until night fell and the horizon was no longer visible, before Zhao Xuerou finally reached the finish line.
That's right, it was done by walking.
She had absolutely no strength left to run the last stretch of road.
Even Luo Xiaoli was ten minutes faster than her.
Exhausted, she returned to her dormitory and didn't even want to eat.
Zhao Xuerou opened the dormitory door, walked to the bed like a zombie, collapsed down, and let out a deep sigh, as if she had died once and was now truly alive again.
She could feel that blisters had definitely formed on her feet, and the burning pain was very clear.
Having just defeated Adela, Zhao Xuerou's anticipated fantasies of being worshipped by those around her had not yet materialized. Her exhilaration had been completely exhausted, and she didn't even have the strength to move.
Ke Bing rubbed her shoulder.
A "thump-thump" sound came from outside the door.
Luo Xiaoli turned her head away, got up and opened the door, and what came into view was Gu Qingwan's face.
"Come here for a moment, something's wrong."
Luo Xiaoli realized something, and her face suddenly lit up. She then closed the door behind her.
The sound of a "thud" was quite loud in the quiet dormitory.
Five seconds later.
Zhao Xuerou suddenly looked up and met Ke Bing's gaze.
Gu Qingwan is Jiang Cheng's assistant. If she comes to call Luo Xiaoli, she must be taking her to find Jiang Cheng!
Upon realizing this, their hearts were instantly unsettled.
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