Chapter 20 Just Like You
When the assembly whistle sounded, there was a cry of grief in the classroom.
Everyone checked their belts and hats again and ran to the playground to assemble. Lin Zixia looked up at Lu Xiangye, who still had a sour face.
It was a hot afternoon and everyone was listless and drowsy. To cheer everyone up, Instructor Qin decided to teach them a song.
It's a song so familiar that even dogs on the street can hum a few lines of it.
“Unity is strength!”
Instructor Qin's voice was like thunder, full of power, and everyone else's voices were sparse and weak.
"Haven't you had lunch yet?! The voices of dozens of you alone are not as loud as mine! If you don't want to sing, get up and keep practicing!"
“Sing, sing, sing!”
It is much more comfortable for everyone to sit cross-legged on the ground and sing than to stand at attention.
"Louder! Show me your strength!"
The class next door has already started saying "Strength is iron" and "Strength is steel".
Instructor Qin's eyes were sharp and his voice was like a bell. "If your voices can't drown out the people next door, you won't get to rest this afternoon!"
The desire to win suddenly came up.
Lin Zixia was sitting cross-legged. She heard a boy behind her howling in a voice as loud as a broken gong, almost breaking his voice.
Very hard-working.
Everyone put in all their strength, some howled, some sang high notes, and some screamed. The playground was filled with the powerful singing, which finally satisfied the instructor.
The instructor taught them to sing "Unity is Strength", "We Are Soldiers" and "Returning from Target Practice".
Lin Zixia looked at Instructor Qin. In the sunlight, his skin was dark and shiny, and his profile was tough and handsome. When he sang "With my head resting on the bright moon at the border, and my body covered in rain, snow, wind and frost", she seemed to see a firm light flashing in his eyes.
Although the intensity of the military training made these flowers of the motherland complain, their respect for soldiers and love for the motherland are engraved in their bones.
It is precisely because of this group of people's so-called "inattention" and "ruthlessness" that they can have the peace and tranquility they have today.
The playground is filled with countless young voices, full of vigor and vitality, which can compete with the scorching sun.
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Military training ended at 5 p.m., and after returning to the classroom to listen to Jiang Xu's lecture for a while, it was time to go home. On the way back, Lin Zixia could barely lift his legs.
Wu You drooped his legs and wailed, "How about riding a bike tomorrow? My legs are almost useless after walking back home after military training every day."
Lu Xiangye casually carried his bag in one hand, looking like nothing had happened. He looked at Lin Zixia and asked, "Can you ride a bike?"
Lin Zixia hesitated for a second, "...Yes."
Lu Xiangye raised his eyebrows slightly, "Then let's start riding tomorrow."
Lin Zixia pursed her lips and said nothing more.
The three of them were wearing green camouflage uniforms, which made them particularly conspicuous on the street. People passing by would subconsciously take a second look at them, not to mention the young and beautiful boys and girls.
As they walked past the corner, Lin Zixia suddenly asked, "Would you like some milk tea? I'll treat you."
She still owed Wu You a meal from last time, and she was so tired after the military training that she should treat herself to a cold drink.
There happened to be a milk tea shop on the corner. Wu You stood at the order counter and without hesitation, he said aloud, "A cup of fruit tea."
Lin Zixia looked at the list, "One cup of watermelon Bobo, smoothie, 50% sugar."
She turned around and asked Lu Xiangye, "What do you want to drink?"
Lu Xiangye leaned lazily aside. He rarely drank these things and didn't particularly like them. He raised his eyebrows and looked at her, "Same as you."
Lin Zixia was stunned for a moment, blinked uncomfortably, then nodded, ordered another cup according to his own recipe, and took out his mobile phone to pay.
The sun slowly set, and a golden light bloomed in the clouds on the horizon. The sky was like a blue curtain, dotted with pink and orange stars.
Lin Zixia took a sip of the milk tea. The cool feeling calmed the heat in her body, and the pain in her feet seemed not so obvious. She squinted her eyes in satisfaction.
Lu Xiangye turned around and saw this scene. The girl's hair was slightly messed up by the wind, her little face was flushed, her eyebrows were curved, and she smiled sweetly.
He looked down at the milk tea in his hand and took a sip. In addition to the sweetness of watermelon, there were also small, crispy particles.
Not difficult to drink.
good.
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In the evening, Lin Zixia met Lu Xiangye again in the community when he came back from a walk with Grandma Lu.
He changed his clothes into a simple black T-shirt and shorts, looking very fresh and youthful.
Lin Zixia gripped the handlebars of the bicycle, feeling a little awkward, but soon, as if nothing had happened, she politely called out, "Grandma Lu is out for another walk."
"Xiao Xia, what are you doing..." Grandma Lu looked at her with a puzzled look on her face.
Lin Zixia smiled and explained, "I plan to ride a bike to school in the future. My brother hasn't ridden this bike for a long time, so I'll give it a try."
"Okay," Grandma Lu nodded and turned to look at Lu Xiangye. "There are a lot of people in the neighborhood at this time. Please keep an eye on Xiaoxia and make sure she doesn't fall."
"Grandma Lu, no need."
"good."
The two voices sounded almost at the same time. Lin Zixia looked up at him with some surprise in his eyes.
Lu Xiangye shrugged, his tone joking, "I can't help it, I'm just so helpful."
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