Su Manqing rolled her eyes and slowly walked out.
Jiang Qiaoyun blushed so deeply she could have pinched herself to bleed, and walked forward with her head down.
Zhang Wei walked up to them, his gaze stern. "Stand at attention!" Jiang Qiaoyun stood up with difficulty, while Su Manqing looked completely unwilling.
Zhang Wei looked at them, his voice deep yet authoritative, "Do you know why we have to stand at attention during military training? It's to teach you self-discipline, perseverance, and teamwork."
"Your slacking off now is not only irresponsible to yourselves, but also disrespectful to the entire team."
Jiang Qiaoyun bit her lip, feeling extremely embarrassed.
"Standing at attention may seem simple, but it can strengthen your willpower. In your future life and studies, you will encounter difficulties and setbacks. Without strong perseverance and team spirit, it will be difficult for you to overcome these difficulties."
"Since you don't want to stand at attention, then run. Run ten laps around the parade ground. You can join the ranks when you finish."
Jiang Qiaoyun's eyes widened, and she almost fainted.
Running ten laps? That would be killing her!
She is most afraid of running.
She quickly stood up straight and said in a low voice, "Instructor Zhang, I realize my mistake and I am willing to stand at attention properly."
"Enter the ranks."
Su Manqing started running without saying a word, seemingly not feeling that it was a punishment.
Indeed, for her, running was much better than standing at attention.
She enjoys running in her spare time.
Because she was criticized, Jiang Qiaoyun felt embarrassed and was sullen all afternoon. She finally made it to the end of the military training and walked quickly back to the dormitory.
"Hey, Jiang Xuan, aren't you going to eat?" Sun Xiaodie called out.
"I don't want to eat."
"We're planning to buy some pancakes outside, shall we go together?"
"I'm not going, you guys go ahead."
Su Manqing walked over, took her arm, and said, "Are you still upset about what Instructor Zhang said? It's nothing, they'll leave after military training and we won't see each other again."
“Yes, let’s go. It’s rare for the four of us to go out together.” Wang Zhaodi pulled her other arm.
Jiang Qiaoyun subconsciously pulled her arm back.
Wang Zhaodi was dark-skinned and thin. After taking off her camouflage uniform, the original color of her clothes was so faded from washing that it was impossible to tell which remote, impoverished place she came from.
Jiang Qiaoyun had no desire to be friends with this kind of person.
She really wanted to build a good relationship with Su Manqing and Sun Xiaodie.
"Alright then, I'll go with you."
Wang Zhaodi: "Okay, let's go quickly, we have military training tonight."
Su Manqing sighed, "The thought of having to stand at attention again tonight gives me a headache and I have no appetite. Can I ask for leave?"
Jiang Qiaoyun sighed, "I'd like to invite them too."
Sun Xiaodie patted her hand and teased her in a low voice, "How could you bear to take leave? Instructor Zhang is so handsome."
Jiang Qiaoyun blushed. "What nonsense are you talking about?"
"Just kidding, I'm leaving."
The four of them walked to the school gate chatting and laughing, when Jiang Qiaoyun suddenly froze.
Yang Hailong was standing at the entrance, looking towards the school.
He was carrying a large red briefcase and wearing a clean gray Zhongshan suit. Because he was short, the suit covered his buttocks, and below his short legs were a pair of black leather shoes that were longer than he was.
Jiang Qiaoyun almost fainted.
She quickly turned her burning face away and whispered to her roommates, "You guys go ahead, I'm feeling a little unwell, I'm going back to the dorm."
After saying that, she hurriedly turned around and walked into the school.
Yang Hailong had already seen her and exclaimed in surprise, "Qiao, Jiang Xuan!"
Jiang Qiaoyun's legs stiffened, and as if she hadn't heard, she walked even faster.
Sun Xiaodie was quite puzzled. She walked over and asked, "Who are you?"
Yang Hailong nodded politely: "I am Jiang Xuan's fiancé."
The three people looked at each other in bewilderment.
Su Manqing looked him up and down. "Then why is Jiang Xuan ignoring you? Did you make her angry?"
Yang Hailong was also puzzled: "No."
"Then wait a bit. After we finish eating, I'll go back to the dorm and ask for you."
Yang Hailong nodded, "Thank you for your trouble."
Jiang Qiaoyun did not return to the dormitory. She stayed by the school statue for a while, guessing that her roommates had already gone far away, before coming out to the school gate.
Yang Hailong quickly went over, "Qiaoyun?"
"Brother Hailong, what brings you here?" Jiang Qiaoyun walked to the corner across from the school and said in a low voice.
Yang Hailong followed, his face full of excitement, "I have some good news for you. My dad asked someone to transfer me to Ningzhou No. 4 Middle School. I came here today to take a look. Ningzhou No. 4 Middle School is not far from your school, only two stops away."
Jiang Qiaoyun's heart skipped a beat.
She herself didn't understand what she was thinking. Sometimes she felt that her mother was right. Yang Hailong was a reliable person, and her uncle and aunt were also honest people. At least she wouldn't have to suffer after marrying into the family.
But sometimes she doesn't want to accept her fate.
She is now a top student at Ningzhou University with a bright future. There are 22 boys in her class of 30, and some of them are locals from Ningzhou.
She clearly had better options, so why did she marry someone like Yang Hailong?
She tossed her hair in frustration and didn't say anything.
"Qiaoyun, what's wrong? Aren't you happy that I was transferred here?"
Jiang Qiaoyun forced a smile and replied perfunctorily, "No, it's fine."
"Oh, I thought you were angry with me for not seeing you off. I was planning to come and see you off a few days ago, but my mom got sick and I took her to the hospital for a few days."
Then, Yang Hailong began to talk about his family situation.
Jiang Qiaoyun didn't want to hear these boring trifles. Her only thought now was to get rid of him as soon as possible so that her classmates wouldn't see him.
She glanced around and said, "Brother Hailong, we have military training tonight, so I have to go back to school."
"Oh, you haven't eaten yet, have you? Let's go eat first."
"I've already eaten in the cafeteria, you can go eat by yourself."
Yang Hailong was a little unhappy. Although he wasn't very perceptive, he had sensed Jiang Qiaoyun's unusual behavior this time.
"Qiaoyun, we're already engaged. You can tell me anything."
"It's nothing, I'm just too tired." As she spoke, Jiang Qiaoyun pretended to yawn.
"Oh, right, here's 50 yuan. Don't skimp on yourself at school, eat well, and buy yourself a couple of new clothes."
Yang Hailong took out five 10-yuan bills from his pocket and handed them to her.
"I see."
"Then you should go in quickly. I'll stay at the hotel across the street for the next couple of days, and we can explore the area properly this weekend."
Jiang Qiaoyun originally wanted to say that she had things to do on the weekend, but after thinking about it, she realized that it wouldn't be appropriate to say that after just receiving 50 yuan from someone.
We'll make up an excuse then.
Jiang Qiaoyun walked a short distance and then looked back. Yang Hailong was still standing there. When he saw her turn around, he waved to her.
So short, it's so annoying.
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