As soon as Zhou Jiao got home, before she even entered the living room, the phone started ringing non-stop. When she picked up the phone, she realized it was Cheng Ruzhu's soul-chasing killer.
After hanging up, she thought for a moment and called her father again. She felt a little embarrassed when she heard the familiar voice of the operator.
After the call was connected, the voices of three sons calling for their mother were heard from the other end, which warmed Zhou Jiao's heart, as she had just felt the room was deserted.
Xiao Pingan asked worriedly, "Mom, are you afraid of being alone?"
Liuyi and Wuyi joined in the fun, shouting, "Mom, I'm scared."
"Hahaha... Mommy is an adult, so she won't be afraid."
"Did you eat on time? What did you eat tonight? My dad called me at noon today and was worried about you. He said he didn't know your workplace phone number."
Zhou Jiao thought to herself what a shame. "Really? What else did he say?"
"He said he was fine and told me not to worry. He also said he missed the three of us brothers and told us to listen to our grandparents and stay safe."
Zhou Jiao also knew that Zhang Guoqing couldn't say too much on the phone, "Then you must remember not to go to the beach without an adult."
"I was watching over my brothers. They were very well behaved."
"I'm very good."
"I'm a good boy too."
Zhou Jiao laughed happily, "You three brothers are all very well behaved. Are grandpa and grandma home?"
"Mom, grandpa is right next to me. Grandma just went out for something."
"Dad, why didn't you say anything? I thought you were in a meeting again. How are you feeling these days? My aunt might visit you tomorrow. Do you have anything to bring you?"
"I didn't get a chance to speak. You don't need to bring anything, it's here. Dad is in good health, but you should be busy with work and not forget to eat."
Zhou Jiao covered her mouth and laughed.
"Xiaowu is doing well in school. I heard he took first place in every training session. I guess that kid is trying to tell you the good news. Be careful at home."
"good."
"Then hang up if you have nothing else to do. Your mom will take care of the children, so remember to work hard."
Ouch, this is not a direct dial call, and that's the bad thing. Her father has to say all these polite words.
Zhou Jiao felt much better after hanging up the phone. She wandered into the kitchen to make some meat sauce to send to Zhang Guoqing. Although he said he was fine, he probably just felt good enough to have enough to eat.
Over at the military academy, Zhang Guoqing was also thinking about his wife. Since the cadets were not allowed to leave the academy at will, and outsiders were not allowed to enter, except for the seniors who were away on vacation, the rest of the cadets bought their basic daily necessities at the service center.
So even though they were in the same city and not too far away, he hadn't seen his wife in the past forty-six days.
In addition to thinking about her, the children, and his family in the dead of night, Zhang Guoqing has gradually integrated into the entire team over the past month.
As his father-in-law Zhou Xiaozheng said, when he first came in, there were so many talented people that he was nothing. All the honors he had won in college before were no longer worth mentioning compared to these students who had won second-class merit and other medals.
Apart from a few people who had participated in the training together before, the others he faced were all elites selected from various military regions. To be honest, he felt a lot of pressure.
Fortunately, his father-in-law had given him some advice, and he understood his natural talent, so he didn't worry too much about winning or losing. Finally, after working hard for a month, he once again proved with his strength that he, Zhang Guoqing, was no less capable than anyone else.
Unlike the class divisions at local universities, the military academy follows the military class organization, with eight students per class living in one dormitory. The entire team has many classes, all managed by a team leader.
On the day of reporting, military uniforms such as military caps, summer uniforms, white vests, shorts, military satchels, military raincoats, military water bottles, towels, washbasins, and a set of backpack ropes were distributed.
Thinking of the few feet of cloth coupons he got in a year, even Zhang Guoqing secretly felt that the country really did not treat its soldiers unfairly. His blood boiled in an instant, and he was ready to fight!
The military training this month was mainly led by Instructor Zhang. There were six main areas of content: formation, housekeeping, shooting, tactics, physical training, and education.
Finally, a school-wide assessment will be conducted for the three areas of formation, housekeeping, and shooting. Freshman teams from each college will compete against each other, and the top three freshman teams will receive pennants. On the final day of military training, a school-wide march will be held.
This training was different from previous ones and was more rigorous. Instructor Zhang jokingly said, "Since you've selected the elite, you should show your abilities."
Yi Jiefang complained to Zhang Guoqing privately countless times about this. Indeed, as he had said, they were taking the civilian route, not going to the front lines.
But now that you've chosen this path and come to military school, the military will teach you loyalty. Obeying orders and following commands is a soldier's duty, and loyalty trumps ability.
Standing at attention in the high temperature of over 30 degrees Celsius, approaching 40 degrees Celsius in midsummer, with the scorching sun above and the hot ground under your feet, wearing your summer uniform, tucked into your pants, and fastened with a belt.
The clothes and pants were extremely airtight, and sweat dripped down from my head and back into my pants. In less than five minutes, my clothes, pants, and socks were soaked.
Instructor Zhang said: Push your limits and stand for forty minutes. This is a moment to test your willpower.
Two people collapsed on the first day, but by the next morning the place was full again, and more people came. This cycle continued, and even Zhang Guoqing, who had never been able to tan, became red and peeling, and within a week he had become bronzed, let alone the others.
Looking at the rows of people, all you can see is a patchwork of different shades of yellow-green, with patches on the knees and elbows, and holes in the Liberation Shoes. At night, when the lights are turned off, if you don't show your teeth, you can't make out anyone.
"Zhang Guoqing, let's compete again next month."
In front of a low-rise building with red bricks and green tiles, Zhang Guoqing grinned and said, "Okay."
After everyone left, Yi Jiefang curled his lips and said, "This kid is looking for trouble again!"
Zhang Guoqing laughed heartily. "Isn't that great? I like them to challenge openly and honestly. Playing dirty tricks behind the scenes is unworthy of this military uniform."
"Take it easy!" Yi Jiefang whispered, "Don't let it get out of hand. If you're transferred to the Command Department, we'll really have to split things up."
Zhang Guoqing laughed. Some things weren't that simple. Not to mention whether his father-in-law would object, some people wouldn't even let him transfer.
Before coming, he was worried that someone would try to trip him up behind his back. Fortunately, even though these comrades had powerful forces behind them, they were unwilling to engage in conspiracies and intrigues.
He likes these amiable and respectable brothers - the half pot of water during the march, the hands holding hands to reach the finish line, etc., which are full of strong comradeship.
It's no wonder they say military friendship is like a river they've crossed together, a time spent together fighting and sharing the joys of life. It's precisely because of their sincerity that they respect each other despite all the competition.
As a man, Zhang Guoqing prefers the challenges that come from his comrades-in-arms.
Is Zhang Guoqing afraid?
His goal was to surpass the so-called elite, even if he was a civilian soldier. Even without natural powers and resources, he still fought for first place, let alone now?
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