"I do know how," Meng Ying thought to herself, her tone still...unpleasant.
"So what if you can draw? How dare you say you understand gun design? You're not a professional, just a show-off. You really dare to pat yourself on the back. Can't you be a little more humble?"
"Yeah, designing firearms isn't that easy! Meng Yingxin, don't try to impress others by putting on a show!"
Compared to the bullying and humiliation of the past, now it's just verbal contempt and disdain. Meng Yingxin is completely unmoved and has no desire to refute. She doesn't say anything, looking completely indifferent, and just continues drawing.
Her reaction only made her roommate, who had just questioned her, even angrier, feeling that she was putting on airs.
"You're such a fake. I thought you weren't like that in your previous acts, but I never expected—"
"Stop talking," the female soldiers' opinion of Meng Yingxin had changed somewhat after what happened at the military base gate. "Whether she can design firearms or not is none of our business. She's just sitting here drawing, not bothering anyone. So please stop saying anything more..."
"snort!"
Meng Yingxin: "..."
There are still normal people.
This little incident did not affect Meng Yingxin; her main focus remained on the design drawings.
Even if it's just a small handgun, it's still a stepping stone for Qiao Shouyan. She has to demonstrate her abilities and be attractive enough to get the job done.
Therefore, Meng Yingxin put some thought into choosing a design.
The small pistol she chose was more suitable for female soldiers, which also better suited her image as a prospective female soldier who had never seen real weapons, showcasing her "limited knowledge" and highlighting her "unprofessional" characteristics with a minor flaw.
Ordinary people have no access to firearms. Compared to her previous life where she was directly introduced by the Qiao family, her appearance in this life is more natural. She is just a female soldier who has not yet passed the assessment. Without the Qiao family's endorsement, she cannot be too high-profile.
It has to fit the characteristics of an ordinary family, otherwise if the head of the weapons research group investigates and becomes suspicious of her, it will implicate Qiao Shouyan, which would be terrible.
Meng Yingxin drew very carefully. In order to make it eye-catching, she also drew detailed diagrams of the internal parts. The structure, size and assembly method were clearly marked, and her design concept and ideas were explained.
The following day at noon, Qiao Shouyan came to find Meng Yingxin as agreed.
"Commander Qiao, here are the design drawings." Meng Yingxin handed him the prepared design drawings, looking forward to his expression when he opened them.
In her previous life, when Meng Yingxin first showed Qiao Shouyan her design drawings, he praised her highly and gave her many useful suggestions.
Recalling the past, Meng Yingxin felt a mix of joy and melancholy...
"Okay." Qiao Shouyan took it and opened the blueprints directly in front of her.
Although it was a small handgun for women, Qiao Shouyan, who handled guns all year round, could tell at a glance how exquisite it was.
Despite knowing that Meng Yingxin was reborn and that she appeared to be an 18-year-old girl, but was actually an experienced person who had lived two lives, and that this design must have been "contributed" to her previous life, Qiao Shouyan was still shocked.
That's really amazing.
“Although I’m not a professional, I can tell that you put a lot of effort into this design, and it’s very well done. Don’t worry…” Qiao Shouyan carefully rolled up the design again and looked at Meng Yingxin. “I will definitely keep my promise to you. I will definitely give this design to the head of the weapons research group. As long as he appreciates it, I will convey your message to him.”
"Okay, thank you," Meng Yingxin said. She had never doubted Qiao Shouyan.
Qiao Shouyan's personality was like that; he was never arrogant and always kept his word. He would always fulfill his promises, but he would never make promises he couldn't keep.
Last night, when I was talking to my second son and sisters about Meng Yingxin's expertise in firearms design, Qiao Shouyan also mentioned that it would be better to tell our mother so that she could raise the issue with the research group leader.
But Qiao Gaoyang said there was no need for that, and Su Yueya and Qiao Xinruo also felt that Meng Yingxin's design was definitely fine.
Qiao Shouyan's influence is enough.
Bringing Liu Yuying out too early might scare the young girl.
After seeing Meng Yingxin's design drawings, Qiao Shouyan had to admit that his younger siblings made a lot of sense, and he took the design drawings directly to the weapons research group.
"Qiao Shouyan is looking for me?" Hong Zhengqing, the head of the weapons research group, was quite surprised when he heard his subordinate announce it.
He knew Qiao Shouyan was the regimental commander, but frankly, they had no connection or dealings. If it was official business, it shouldn't be Qiao Shouyan, the regimental commander, who came to speak personally. If it was a private matter...
They had no personal relationship, and it was unlikely that Qiao Shouyan would need his help.
"What's up?"
"Commander Qiao didn't explain; he just sent me to ask you," the subordinate said.
"Okay, I'll go take a look."
The atmosphere was quite awkward after the two met.
But since he was "asking for a favor," Qiao Shouyan naturally had to take the initiative, and he introduced himself.
"Commander Qiao is too kind. Although we haven't had much contact, I have heard of your reputation," Hong Zhengqing said politely.
"I just don't quite understand, what brings Commander Qiao here today?" Hong Zhengqing asked.
"Well, I recently met a female soldier..."
Qiao Shouyan's opening remarks were quite "shocking," and he himself didn't realize how easily they could be misunderstood.
Sure enough, Hong Zhengqing was baffled as soon as he heard the first sentence.
This is a weapons research group, not a military union. Why would they meddle in the dating affairs of male and female soldiers?
You met the female soldier, and you went after her on your own; no one stopped you. What are you doing coming to their research group?
"According to her own introduction, she has a lot of ideas and insights about weapons research. I have talked with her a few times and I think she really has a lot of talent and ability in this area, so I asked her to draw a gun design drawing, which she gave to me." Qiao Shouyan presented the design drawing with both hands, indicating his request.
"I am not a professional after all. Whether this design is good or bad should be decided by an expert like you. Please give your evaluation, Team Leader Hong."
Hong Zhengqing: "..."
From that startling opening line, he didn't think it was a serious matter.
Even after Qiao Shouyan finished speaking, Hong Zhengqing still didn't take it seriously. He thought that Qiao Shouyan had fallen in love and wanted to pursue the female soldier. He had heard a few words about her being good at scheming, so he came to him to play matchmaker. In reality, he still wanted to pursue her.
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