Chapter 221
After dinner, Nan XiangWan was led by the military personnel to the barracks.
There were no star-rated hotels here. No matter who you were, you only got the collective dorms to live in!
Nan XiangWan and three other actresses shared a room, Hua Ying was also among them. Everyone brought many suitcases, only she had a simple bag.
Xiao Dong originally wanted to bring her many things, but she didn't take them in the end.
In addition, in the same dormitory, there were also 8 female soldiers, all of them officers with the lowest rank being second lieutenant.
At this moment, several actresses including Hua Ying were very shocked.
Having close contact with the Huaxia Regular Army, the feeling was really different!
...
At this time, Cheng Xue was chatting with director Feng Kai Ji about Nan XiangWan's schedule.
Nan XiangWan herself would not participate in the full-time training for a few days and had to take leave to record shows.
After confirming, Cheng Xue also had to leave.
On the same flight with Xiao Dong and Lang Hu, the three left together.
Before leaving, they passed by the runway outside.
They saw a military officer running alone, round after round, with a rope tied around his waist, dragging a large wheel behind him.
He looked so pitiful as he ran!
Cheng Xue: "Is this person being punished?"
Lang Hu: "I just saw him, he was punished to run 20 laps."
Xiao Dong: "My god, 20 laps, still having to run dragging a wheel? How tiring!"
Cheng Xue exclaimed: "The air force is so awesome..."
Lang Hu urged: "Let's go quickly, too scary!"
...
Feng Kai Ji stayed to observe for two days.
Actors who were really unable to keep up physically would be replaced!
For this big production this time, his ambition was to win awards. Any details could not go wrong.
...
Gu Beihuai was also in a dormitory for 12 people, together with 8 other actors, and 3 air force officers in the same dorm.
At this time, the others were chatting, making beds and things like that.
Tan Shen was getting information from an officer, overtly and covertly, all to prepare for the filming.
Gu Beihuai was holding his phone and sending messages.
'Gu Beihuai: Are there perfect people in this world?'
'Jie Chou: There are no perfect people, only the perfect God.'
'Gu Beihuai: Speaking seriously, are there people in this world without personality flaws? Kind-hearted, with no temper, warm-hearted without making enemies, gets along well with everyone, has no objects of disgust.'
'Jie Chou: No, there are only people pretending to have no personality flaws. Anyone will have strengths and weaknesses. It is very normal to have minor arguments to spice up a relationship. Humans are complex higher animals. With complex inner worlds, different theories and perspectives, it is impossible to live in a world without quarrels. That would be autism. And autistic people are even less likely to be warm-hearted and get along well with others.'
'Gu Beihuai: Are you sure?'
'Jie Chou: Why would I have memorized so many law and psychology books for nothing?'
'Gu Beihuai: I'm not questioning your expertise, I'm just curious because there is one around me.'
'Jie Chou: Around you? Do you have one around you? You can't be talking about me! Oh my! I am very perfect!'
'Gu Beihuai: I mean someone physically close around me, less than two meters away from me.'
'Jie Chou: ???'
'Jie Chou: Then you have to be careful. Such people are usually very scary! And hard to guard against. I look forward to you getting stabbed in the back!'
'Gu Beihuai: What you just said fully demonstrates the dark psychological tendency to enjoy watching others suffer misfortune.'
'Jie Chou: Yes, I don't deny it. I'm that kind of person, hehe!'
Gu Beihuai put down his phone. It was late and there were not many entertainment options in the military district.
The large influx of actors did not bring much difference to these soldiers either.
Everything was business as usual!
...
The training content this time was not specially arranged. Everyone followed the military district pace, whatever the soldiers did, the actors did too.
Those who complained were kicked out of the actor group!
Feng Kai Ji told everyone at the beginning that those who could not endure hardship should not come to his crew to act.
Of course, he didn't require the actors to necessarily keep up with the soldiers' pace either.
As long as they didn't complain about being tired and could roughly keep up with the training, that was fine.
Feng Kai Ji knew clearly in his heart, it was impossible for these actors to be no different from the soldiers right from the start.
At best they could learn a superficial level...
...
The next day.
The bugle sounded at 4 am!
Everyone got up, washed up quickly, and assembled.
Nan XiangWan woke up with a grunt and climbed up, following the female officers in the dorm to brush her teeth and wash her face.
What perfume?
What perfume to apply!
An exciting day of training began!
She was one of the first to arrive at the assembly point, wearing a starry camouflage uniform, standing with the female officers.
Standing ramrod straight!
There were many sidelong glances sweeping over, soldiers looking at her.
The newcomer, not bad!
Because Nan XiangWan was too fast and integrated too quickly, by the time she arrived at the assembly point, the other actors still had not reacted.
Even Lieutenant Long Yue, who was responsible for training them, had not reacted yet and specially came to the dorm to call people.
"Assemble! Nan XiangWan! Hua Ying! Ji Jirou! Zhu Yun! Get up and assemble!"
The three actresses got up in confusion, looking out at the window where the sky was not even bright yet, their expressions truly real.
Then they looked around and saw the dorm was empty!
Long Yue glanced around with furrowed brows and scolded: "Where is Nan XiangWan?"
Only then did the three realize there was no Nan XiangWan in the dorm.
The bed beside them was neatly made.
As if no one had slept there since last night.
Ji Jirou said: "She was still here last night. Could she have secretly run away in the middle of the night?"
Zhu Yun: "No, wouldn't she? Because she's afraid of the training?"
Long Yue: "Shut up! Go assemble downstairs!"
Long Yue immediately got down to do push-ups without any hesitation.
This was how female air force members were!
They would not lose to any troops, let alone lose to any male soldiers!
Hua Ying, Ji Jirou and Zhu Yun stood there in confusion, their hats weren't even worn properly, crooked.
Sun Hui sneered coldly: "What are you three standing stunned for? Do it!"
The loud shout frightened the three women's legs trembling.
But they still obediently got down to do push-ups.
They knew they were wrong.
But they really couldn't do 100 push-ups!
Not even 10!
On the other side, there was also a group of male soldiers standing. Among them was Gu Beihuai, clustered in, standing in a row. From a distance they blended in seamlessly with the starry camouflage uniforms. Nan XiangWan almost didn't notice him!
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Gu Beihuai also glanced over, just an inadvertent glance.
He only needed to confirm the little cub was in the team across, that's it. He didn't care about anything or anyone else.
The sky hadn't brightened yet, even the night scene couldn't conceal the fiery brilliance in his eyes at the moment.
This gaze was exactly the same as Nan Xiangwan's, who was overly excited!
Nan Xiangwan stared blankly for a moment, then quickly retracted her sight to look at the back of the head of the person in front of her.
Comrades in arms could be so strange.
At this time, several people ran out from the building across.
A male military officer reported loudly: "Report! Everyone has arrived!"
Sun Hui scolded: "Are you all turtles? The female soldiers aren't even here yet! 100 push ups!"
"Yes!" That male military officer immediately went down to be punished.
The male actors who had just arrived at the assembly point were all dumbfounded.
Fuck!
So scary!
Sun Hui said: "The rest, go eat breakfast and get ready to fly!"
Then she left, not intending to deal with those being punished at all.
Nan Xiangwan and Gu Beihuai blended into the team and left together.
...
The bugle sounded very loudly. Feng Kaiji didn't need to train but still ran down to watch.
On the first day, it was fresh and he wanted to join in the lively atmosphere.
As a result, as soon as he arrived, he saw his actors being punished!
The corners of his mouth twitched. It was expected.
At this time, Ji Jirou really couldn't do any more. She looked at him and said, "Director Feng, Nan Xiangwan is missing."
Feng Kaiji: "!!!"
Zhu Yun said: "We didn't see her when we came down."
At this time, Tan Shen across spoke up, with a hint of anxiety: "We are missing people over here too. There should be 8 male actors but there are only 7 here now."
He was also being punished for being late, although he had come quickly but was still late, among those being punished.
The actors around him immediately chimed in.
"Master Gu! Master Gu is not here!"
"Our male lead is gone?"
"I didn't see Master Gu when I woke up."
Tan Shen said in surprise: "This is the wilderness, I hope nothing happened!"
The others began to disagree.
"He definitely didn't run away. There is nothing around this place for miles, you can't walk out on foot!"
"I think they didn't want to get up early so they're sleeping somewhere else!"
"I think so too, let's look for them!"
Feng Kaiji was so anxious that he shouted "Fuck!" and went to look for them.
The female lead and male lead were missing?
This was bad!
Since the group couldn't do push ups anyway, they followed Feng Kaiji everywhere to look for them.
They searched every dorm!
He felt the actors' analysis was right. It was still early and the two must have overslept but he didn't know where they slept.
...
The canteen. Everyone was eating in order.
But the two batches with the actors came a bit late so they had to eat quickly. They had to enter the scene at 5:20.
As a result, out of the total of 12 training actors, only 2 were not late.
The other 10 were being punished and couldn't train together with the others who had waited for nothing.
Today's training was flying which required them to arrive early to observe the sky.
After wolfing down breakfast, the group rushed into the training ground in a flurry.
Here, Nan Xiangwan was with the pilots. She helped prepare the planes and observed the sky conditions together with them.
The weather was very good today, suitable for flight training!
So at 6 o'clock sharp.
Taking off!
Of course Nan Xiangwan was not arranged to go up. She stayed below, busy with various tasks with the pilots and watched others fly.
Batches went up, about 4-6 batches.
As a newcomer, Nan Xiangwan keeping up with the rhythm was already not bad. Her even being on scene had surprised many veterans.
Gu Beihuai was also among the busy troops below. He was not arranged to fly either.
At this time, Mantou walked over shakily, giggling.
The helmet was clipped under her arm. She had an evil smile on her face.
Gu Beihuai: "?"
Mantou: "Want to go up?"
Gu Beihuai: "Yes."
Mantou: "Bad eyesight right, so you weren't arranged to fly?"
Gu Beihuai: "Yes."
Mantou: "Beg me, I'll bring you to fly."
Gu Beihuai slapped at her: "In your dreams!"
Sun Hui listened to their conversation and suddenly shouted loudly: "Nan Xiangwan! Do you want to fly?"
Nan Xiangwan was thrilled. She shouted with all her might while leaping over from a pile of stuff.
"I do!!!"
She shouted extremely loudly, afraid others wouldn't hear.
Mantou: "..."
Gu Beihuai had a smile on his face. He continued working without saying anything.
He knew he couldn't pilot fighter jets anymore but Nan Xiangwan could.
Seeing the girl brimming with passion, Sun Hui also couldn't help laughing. "Alright, you'll go up with Mantou in the 3rd batch!"
Mantou exclaimed: "You think too highly of me!"
Gu Beihuai was a little worried: "Is careful inspection needed?"
He meant Nan Xiangwan's body condition.
Mantou said: "It's been checked."
Gu Beihuai frowned. When?
Mantou giggled: "Oh I didn't tell you right! And there are other things you don't know too! This is so exciting!"
After thinking briefly, Gu Beihuai guessed what happened.
Most likely during the high school health check-up and concert costume changes, female soldiers had been arranged to observe covertly.
Body condition, whether there were scars on her, eyesight etc, all these were important!
Especially scars. Why were people with scars rejected from military recruitment?
Because scars were remains of tissue damage. Under high pressure they would split...
Small scars were alright but large scars or even life-threatening!
So the military recruitment process screened out people with scars. It wasn't about looks but to prevent accidents just in case.
As for going up a fighter jet, even more so there couldn't be any problems at all. No one could control the situation at high altitudes.
Next...
Nan Xiangwan, a complete newbie soldier dummy, actually just bounced excitedly along with Mantou to board the fighter jet!
After changing into pilot gear and wearing specialized helmets, they got in.
This fighter jet could sit two people to control it together.
But Nan Xiangwan knew nothing. As long as she didn't mess things up it was fine.
Mantou repeatedly told her not to touch anything. She would handle everything alone while Nan Xiangwan just sat there.
Nan Xiangwan nodded eagerly, eyes shining brightly!
The pilots around looked over strangely.
Especially the few female military officers sharing a dorm with Nan Xiangwan were quite shocked.
"Can this celebrity get on a fighter jet?"
"Is this for real? The procedures for our first flight were so complicated!"
"Wait... Did she get her body checked? What on earth?"
"Let's see! Since Sun Hui and Mantou think it's alright, they probably confirmed it."
...
Inside the fighter jet, Nan Xiangwan was extremely excited internally.
Mantou was continuously doing something but Nan Xiangwan couldn't understand any of it.
Next, they would take off after hearing the order!
Nan Xiangwan hadn't reacted yet...
Boom!
An instant burst of strong g-force. They ascended into the sky immediately!
The next second, what she saw was them spinning through the blue skies and white clouds.
They were getting further and further from the ground. The terrifying flight speed was astonishing.
And her whole body felt completely different from being on land.
Nan Xiangwan could clearly feel the changes in her blood flow and feedback from each organ to her brain.
Weightlessness!
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The entire flight time was not long, as it was only training.
Mantou flew for an even shorter time, as he was worried if Nan XiangWan would feel uncomfortable heading south in the evening.
The deafening roar next to his ears, as well as the intense feeling throughout the entire flight, was simply unbearable for ordinary people.
So after flying for ten minutes, he landed.
The cockpit opened, and after Mantou got off the plane, he wanted to go pull Nan XiangWan.
But who knew...
Swish!
Nan XiangWan hopped out energetically by herself.
Taking off her helmet with excitement all over her face!
Mantou's hand paused in midair, his expression complex.
"Your reaction after your first flight is not normal, you know?"
Sun Hui also ran over quickly, and even arranged for a female soldier to check on Nan XiangWan.
The result of the check was that nothing happened.
But her heart was beating fast.
The child was too excited, overly excited!
Everyone present was speechless about this situation.
Gu Beihuai laughed to the side, as expected the little one was just that formidable.
After flying, Nan XiangWan was still not satisfied, staring at Mantou and asking, "Flying again? Once more?"
Mantou: "Don't other people need training as well? The slots are waiting to be assigned, I won't be flying anymore today."
Nan XiangWan: "Then fly tomorrow?"
Mantou: "It's not something we fly everyday. There are other training items as well!"
Nan XiangWan: "When will we fly again?"
Mantou: "When the briefing is issued, usually the night before is when the briefing for the next day is issued, then flying early next morning."
Nan XiangWan: "So wait for tonight's briefing?"
Mantou: "No! I already said it's not something we fly everyday! Not to wear out the aircraft right?"
Nan XiangWan: "Then exactly when can we fly again?"
Mantou: "Ahhh!"
Gu Beihuai followed the two, listening and laughing all the way.
The little one was infatuated with fighter jets.
Haha!
Suddenly, Nan XiangWan looked back: "Gu Beihuai."
Gu Beihuai: "What's up?"
Why did she suddenly call out his full name, it felt unfamiliar, frightening.
Nan XiangWan: "Why don't you fly? It felt especially thrilling!"
Gu Beihuai was startled for a moment, then smiled: "Me? I don't like it."
Nan XiangWan: "What a pity then."
Mantou: "Tsk!"
Gu Beihuai smiled gently and gave Mantou a warning look.
Mantou shut his mouth and didn't talk anymore.
Flight training ended by noon, after a short break it was time for physical ability training in the afternoon.
A group exited the field, returning.
At this time Feng Kai Ji and the others were anxious and impatient.
Searching all morning but still not finding anyone!
The female lead and male lead, really gone?
Vanished into thin air?
Feng Kai Ji stared at Lieutenant Long Yue and asked, "Commander Long, you are responsible for the physical training of the four actresses. Do you know the situation?"
Long Yue expressionlessly replied: "I do not know or understand clearly, but I know they definitely did not leave."
Ji Jirou was somewhat dissatisfied: "Why Instructor Long, the people are missing yet you show no reaction at all? We know it's an abrupt film crew that came to train, of course it is hard for us to catch up to your pace. But you have to at least show some concern right?"
Long Yue glanced at her: "If not in the dorm and not anywhere else, they must have went with the main group. What other possibilities could there be?"
Though somewhat inconceivable, she didn't rule out the possibility that diligent and determined newcomers could achieve this.
Furthermore Nan XiangWan was someone specially named by headquarters to observe and assess.
The entire training session centered around her actually, of course without affecting the Air Force's regular training. If Nan XiangWan wasn't with the group, the officer in charge of the training, Sun Hui, would not have directly led the others away either.
So Long Yue was not anxious at all, who knows if the little girl went skyward already!
And because of her 100 push up penalty, Long Yue missed flight training.
This affected her entire military career progression.
Missing one flight training meant one less chance than others for experience.
If war really came about, more experienced combat personnel would definitely be selected first.
For Long Yue to catch up, she would have to make up for it afterwards.
But her attitude caused the dissatisfaction of others.
Ji Jirou spoke with an ugly expression: "How could that be possible, I'm laughing to death over here! She didn't even touch her bedding, doesn't it look like she hasn't slept in the dorm at all?"
Hua Ying: "But I feel that Commander Long's words make sense."
Hua Ying had witnessed the extent of Nan XiangWan's abilities before.
Tan Shen: "Calm down everyone, no need to argue. Commander Long, let's talk nicely."
Long Yue: "I've said all that needs to be said, believe it or not that's up to all of you."
After she finished talking.
The flight training personnel came back.
A large group of people walking in a line back and standing properly, the scene was spectacular.
Sun Hui: "Dismissed!"
The group immediately scattered apart, going for meals or afternoon naps as needed.
Nan XiangWan walked out from the crowd in the standard attire of a female soldier in mottled camouflage, indistinguishable from the other military personnel in her gait.
She walked until right in front of Feng Kai Ji and the others before they reacted and realized who she was.
Everyone stared at her dumbfounded!
Feng Kai Ji: "Nan XiangWan, you......"
Nan XiangWan: "Why are you all standing here?"
Long Yue was surprised: "You flew?"
Nan XiangWan's eyes shone brightly: "Flew once!"
Long Yue smiled and nodded.
The conversation between the two women was incomprehensible to the others.
At the side, Gu Beihuai also walked out from another group, similarly dressed in mottled camouflage like an ordinary male soldier.
At this point, Feng Kai Ji and the rest were rendered speechless.
They had wasted half a day fruitlessly searching for them, yet these two had already finished training with the main force and were back.
Ji Jirou's face was hard to look at: "Nan XiangWan, the wild goose chase you led us on!"
Nan XiangWan tilted her head puzzled: "What were you all looking for me for?"
Ji Jirou: "You! You! While we were busy looking for you, you instead went off without a word, not even letting us know? Making us search for you the whole morning!"
Nan XiangWan remained confused: "So I'm asking again, what were you looking for me for?"
Ji Jirou: "Are you unable to understand human speech? Do you know that you wasted our entire morning?"
Nan XiangWan: "Isn't it you who can't understand human speech? We came here to train right, why were you not training but busy looking for me instead?"
Her words left them stunned.
Ji Jirou stood there gaping.
Tan Shen once again played the nice guy, going forward to smooth things over: "Alright alright, no more arguing. It was all a misunderstanding. We also didn't know Nan XiangWan and Gu Beihuai were already with the squadron. We were anxious in case someone got lost which is why we searched. We were also concerned for you. Just let us know beforehand next time."
Nan XiangWan: "???"
Why should she inform them? And inform who?
Him?
On what grounds was he asking her to report to him when doing things?
Nan XiangWan looked at this person, gaze full of questions.
Gu Beihuai suddenly spoke up: "Mind your own business, focus on training more."
Tan Shen was startled for a moment before smiling without further comment.
Feng Kai Ji was rendered speechless, scolding: "In future, everyone just focus on what they should be doing. No more yelling about who's missing everyday! This is the military base, not a film set! Also stop pinning labels on the female and male leads! If there's anymore nonsense from anyone, all of you get lost!"
He finally understood that this bunch felt whatever feats were impossible for them would also be impossible for Nan XiangWan and Gu Beihuai.
It totally didn't cross their minds that the two had long gathered with the first assembly batch without falling behind the military training pace one bit.
The gap was far too huge!
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Ji Jirou was still indignant and went to eat lunch with the actors.
Hua Ying felt this group of people was a bit annoying, wasting time, so she simply ate alone.
At this time, Nan Xiangwan carried a large food bowl and sat down opposite her.
Soon after, Gu Beihuai also sat down with his own lunch.
Hua Ying looked at the two people opposite her, her gaze shifting between Nan Xiangwan and Gu Beihuai's faces.
Then she lowered her head to eat!
Next to them was a table with 9 actors.
Ji Jirou gestured with her eyes and whispered, "She really doesn't understand the situation. Is she trying to oppose others in the crew?"
Tan Shen: "Director Luo said not to mention this anymore. Let's just eat."
Ji Jirou: "Teacher Tan Shen, aren't you angry? She wasted so much of our time!"
Tan Shen: "It's true that we were overthinking things when we went to find her. She didn't know we were in a hurry."
Ji Jirou: "Teacher Tan Shen, you don't have to keep defending her! She's not at all grateful, her attitude is still so bad! I really don't know how she became popular, it makes me angry just thinking about it..."
The others didn't speak, just lowered their heads to eat.
The only sound at the table was Ji Jirou's endless vilification.
After lunch there was break time, and everyone returned to their dorms.
Nan Xiangwan had eaten a lot and hadn't gone back yet.
Gu Beihuai was accompanying her to eat, occasionally giving her some flying tips.
Hua Ying was shocked to overhear this!
How did Gu Beihuai even know about fighter jets?
Nan Xiangwan's eyes shone brightly: "Have you flown before?"
Gu Beihuai didn't answer, and continued: "It's best if there's no discomfort at all. Usually air force pilots have up to 3 months of zero-gravity training before their first flight, which you've skipped over, indicating excellent physical fitness indeed."
Nan Xiangwan: "Hehe! Of course my body is good!"
Of course, why did she get up early to work out these past few months?
She worked hard!
Seeing the two still chatting, Hua Ying got up: "I'm done eating, take your time talking."
Nan Xiangwan: "Okay, see you later Teacher Hua."
Hua Ying: "Just call me Sister Hua Ying, no need to call me teacher. If you call me teacher, should I call you Teacher Nan Xiangwan too?"
Nan Xiangwan: "Oh, Sister Hua Ying."
Hua Ying: "Alright, I'm leaving."
With just the two left at the table, Gu Beihuai was noticeably more talkative, and fighter jet topics kept coming out one after another.
Nan Xiangwan listened longingly!
...
In the dorms.
The actress had finished eating long ago and were doing skincare.
They didn't have training in the morning either and got up early, so after finishing skincare they wanted to sleep.
But next to them the female soldiers were chatting about interesting things from flight training.
Ji Jirou and Zhu Yun looked at each other, completely unable to understand.
Only one word that kept popping up caught their attention.
"That newcomer is really amazing, she could get out of the cockpit herself after her first flight."
"I think she jumped out! When she landed she was bouncing around full of energy, without any discomfort at all."
"So impressive, I remember when I first got off I could barely stand, my legs were so weak."
"Her physique really is great! And guts too!"
"It's a pity she's an actress instead of joining our forces, what a talent!"
Just then Hua Ying happened to come back and overheard their conversation.
Hua Ying's eyes lit up: "Are you guys talking about Nan Xiangwan? She flew in a fighter jet today?"
The female soldiers nodded, chattering all at once.
"Yes! A tandem fighter, flew for ten minutes!"
"Lieutenant Mantou took her, checked her afterwards and she had zero issues."
"Is she called Nan Xiangwan? We don't have phones in the barracks so we don't follow celebrities, don't recognize her."
"Has she served in the military before?"
"I also feel she's like a fish in water here!"
Hua Ying asked curiously: "What's it feel like to ride in a fighter jet? Like a rollercoaster?"
The female soldiers burst out laughing on the spot.
"Haha, way more thrilling than a rollercoaster!"
"I went to an amusement park with my little nephew on vacation before, rode a rollercoaster the whole time without feeling anything."
"Compared to a fighter jet, things like bungee jumping or rollercoasters really don't feel like anything."
Hua Ying: "Damn! That awesome? Can I ride in a fighter jet too?"
The female soldier looked Hua Ying up and down, then shook her head: "You probably can't, the requirements for fighter pilots are very strict, with height and weight standards."
Hua Ying: "But Nan Xiangwan is so skinny!"
Female soldier: "She just looks skinny, her weight is standard."
Hua Ying said disappointedly: "So you mean no excess fat anywhere?"
Ji Jirou and Zhu Yun simultaneously ripped off their face masks.
They really didn't expect that not only did Nan Xiangwan show up first, she even kept up with the air force's flight training?
She rode in a fighter jet!
Damn!
They didn't even dare imagine it!
...
In the male soldiers' dorm.
Many people in the hallway were talking about the newcomer's flight that morning.
So the male actors got wind of it too.
They were shocked, just shocked.
They thought Nan Xiangwan was afraid of the tough training and ran away, but instead she rode in a fighter jet?!
The moment Tan Shen heard this news, his fist unconsciously clenched tight.
But he quickly relaxed, resuming his gentle smile.
Tan Shen: "Nan Xiangwan is really amazing!"
The other male actors all nodded.
"Yeah! We were too petty."
"I really didn't expect it, if it were me I'd probably piss myself from fear up there!"
"Haha don't even think about it, with your physique who knows if you'd pass the physical to get on a fighter jet."
"True...I'm thinking too much!"
"Anyway, Nan Xiangwan is badass!"
"Fighter jet! So badass!"
Tan Shen continued smiling: "Mm, very impressive."
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The afternoon training was ground crew physical training.
Assemble at 2 PM!
No one was late this time, the actors didn't dare violate taboos again.
They didn't finish those 100 pushups in the morning, hoping it wouldn't come up.
And so the 12 training actors stood in formation, working hard to blend in with those around them.
Nan Xiangwan stood in the second row, posture standard.
Sun Hui came to inspect and shook his head.
He shouted loudly: "Tan Shen, out! Ji Jirou, out! Zhu Yun, out! Hua Ying, out..."
He called out 10 names in a row, all 10 actors were singled out.
Ji Jirou and Zhu Yun shivered in fear, thinking in their hearts that they were done for.
Sun Hui: "You ten, stand at attention! Long Yue supervise them, when you stand up to standard, you can proceed to the next item!"
Long Yue came out: "Yes sir!"
Although Tan Shen felt it unfair internally, he still obeyed.
Hua Ying didn't react much, just silently learning how to stand properly.
Ji Jirou and Zhu Yun let out a breath, it turned out it was just standing at attention, they thought it had to do with the 100 pushups from this morning.
Sun Hui: "The rest, 3000 meters, start!"
The formation immediately turned around and started running laps around the drill ground, chanting rhyhmically as they ran.
One two one, one two one.
Nan Xiangwan and Gu Beihuai blended into the formation, not standing out at all as they ran along.
Gu Beihuai didn't react much, his chanting was normal sounding.
But next to him, Nan Xiangwan...
"One two one!! One two one!!!"
Her shouts were so loud they nearly drowned out a large group of male soldiers.
Inside the formation, Mantou was dumbfounded hearing her voice.
It's just running laps, Nan Xiangwan why are you so excited?
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This afternoon's physical training included: a 3000-meter run, pull-ups, standing forward bends, push-ups, sit-ups, single-leg squats, and more.
The airmen swiftly completed the 3000-meter run and immediately moved on to other training exercises.
For them, the 3000-meter run was just a warm-up.
Nan XiangWan always sprinted ahead, even Sun Huala, the head of the training camp, couldn't hold her back!
This child, for some reason, was particularly excited.
While others would feel tired and fatigued during training, she didn't.
She consistently maintained exceptional physical fitness!
Even during the pull-up exercises...
After Nan XiangWan finished 50 repetitions, she looked at the person next to her and said, "Hey! Tall guy!"
The person looked puzzled and turned to look at her.
Nan XiangWan raised her chin and said, "Can you handle it? Why are you already out of breath?"
The person's eyes widened in surprise!
What did she mean?
Who does she think she's looking down on?
As a result, the person increased their speed, brushing through the reps!
Nan XiangWan smiled and suddenly exerted force.
Her arms were slender but surprisingly strong, brushing through the reps at a lightning-fast speed!
And so, the two of them began competing.
After reaching the target of 80 pull-ups, they aimed for 100.
Neither wanted to concede!
They kept going until they reached 120 reps, and their speed was astonishingly fast.
Many people who had completed their own targets gathered around to watch, cheering them on.
The female airmen from the same dormitory stood behind Nan XiangWan, supporting her.
"Go, Nan XiangWan!"
"Charge! Don't lose!"
"Nan XiangWan, the pride of the dormitory!"
"Nan XiangWan, show him what you're made of! He's nothing!"
"Just because he's tall and big? Nan XiangWan, don't back down! Beat him!"
A sense of competition emerged.
With the support of her comrades, Nan XiangWan felt excited.
In an instant, she became even fiercer!
The tall guy she was competing against started to feel bitter, regretting his impulsiveness.
What kind of monster did he encounter?
She did 120 pull-ups in one go, and she didn't stop!
She forced him to chase after her relentlessly, but he couldn't catch up...
Next to them, Mantou nudged Gu Beihuai and said, "Hey, what's going on with Nan XiangWan?"
Gu Beihuai pondered for a moment and replied, "It's rare to have a group training session without beginners, and she wants to show off."
Mantou said, "So her way of showing off is... provocation? Wow, she's stunning my comrades!"
Gu Beihuai said, "She's still young and doesn't know how to express herself."
Mantou chuckled, "Hehe, I think she's thriving in this environment."
As the conversation ended, the female soldiers on the other side burst into cheers.
Nan XiangWan won!
The tall guy finally admitted defeat and couldn't continue.
Nan XiangWan landed on her feet, crossed her arms, and looked triumphantly at her opponent.
A smile filled her face.
Admire me quickly! I am legendary!
The tall guy remained silent.
Sun Huala clapped his hands and said, "Next exercise! Speed!"
The crowd that had gathered to watch immediately dispersed.
During the sit-up exercise, Sun Huala partnered with Mantou, while Nan XiangWan partnered with Gu Beihuai.
From a distance, Mantou and Sun Huala started chatting.
Mantou said, "Did you see that?"
Sun Huala replied, "Shut up and focus on the exercise, alright?"
Mantou said, "Just take a look, please."
Reluctantly, Sun Huala turned his head and then...
"Pfft!"
Sun Huala almost burst out laughing.
In the distance, as the evening sun set, the training was intense, with vigorous and expansive movements. They shouted "Hahei, Hahei" continuously.
It was quite a spectacle!
Gu Beihuai, who was in the same group as her, had an expressionless face, like an emotionless cooperative machine.
The other two groups beside her seemed to be stimulated as well.
They also started shouting and moving faster, one after another.
In the end, everyone was bustling with energy!
The situation became uncontrollable...
Sun Hui turned around and said, "Ahem! Stop gossiping and start training."
Mantou rolled her eyes and said, "I'm not gossiping. Just observe carefully, don't you think Nan XiangWan is getting too excited? Look at what she has been doing all afternoon. Running and shouting, provoking her comrades... And now she's getting all worked up again?"
Sun Hui fell silent for a moment, suddenly reminded of Nan XiangWan's first day here.
He challenged her because he didn't want to admit defeat, but not only did he fail, he also set a bad example for her.
That's why the current Nan XiangWan had an expression on her face that seemed to say, "Come on! Come at me!" She exuded an invincible aura.
She must have misunderstood something...
Mantou said, "I'm a bit worried."
Sun Hui replied, "We should work on our mental resilience later."
Mantou agreed, "Yeah, let's focus on training for now!"
...
After the completion of Nan XiangWan's training routine, it was evening.
Covered in sweat, she went to have dinner.
Passing by the flat ground, she saw the group of actors still standing at attention.
Their expressions were filled with suffering!
They looked as miserable as if they had swallowed something bitter.
Nan XiangWan asked, "Are you still standing there?"
They had been standing for the whole afternoon, and they still hadn't learned how to stand properly?
How incompetent can they be!
Hua Ying remained silent.
The others couldn't even muster a facial expression, their faces were incredibly sullen.
Long Yue said, "We've almost learned it. Next, we'll start the 3000-meter run!"
Ji Jirou exclaimed, "???"
Zhu Yun exclaimed, "!!!"
Hua Ying was also shocked. She had thought that their task for the ten afternoons was just to stand at attention, but she never expected it to be something else.
Long Yue asked, "What? Can't handle it?"
Tan Shen said, "Long Officer, we really can't do the next training. There are girls among us, and their physical fitness is not sufficient. Overexertion could be fatal!"
Ji Jirou added, "Yes, yes! Spare us! We can barely handle standing at attention!"
Long Yue narrowed her eyes but didn't say anything.
She just turned around and started running.
Regardless of whether the others trained or not, she couldn't skip her daily routine.
Tan Shen glanced at it and patted Ji Jirou on the shoulder, saying, "Alright, Officer Long didn't make it mandatory. Girls, go and rest if you're tired."
Ji Jirou said, "Tan Shen, you're really kind."
At this moment, Hua Ying caught up with Long Yue's pace and started running.
Though standing for the whole afternoon was exhausting, running 3000 meters was impossible for her. But running for a while was no problem.
She tried her best to keep up, to put in her effort.
The others were astonished!
Hua Ying, you're actually running?
Tan Shen furrowed her brows and then sighed, "Well, I'll go and accompany Hua Ying for the run. The rest of you can go and rest."
Ji Jirou: "Teacher Tan Shen, Hua Ying ran voluntarily. You don't need to accompany her specially. You're already so tired."
Tan Shen: "It's okay! I'm worried about her being alone."
With that said, he also started running along with them.
The remaining actors were all amazed on the spot. Tan Shen, this person, truly had no words.
Gu Beihuai watched for a while from a distance, then turned around and caught up with Nan Xiangwan, who was having a meal in the cafeteria.
Inside the cafeteria, Nan Xiangwan was holding a large bowl of rice and sitting at a table with the soldier brothers and sisters.
She had completely blended in!
At this moment, at the dining table, Nan Xiangwan was face to face with the tall person from earlier in the day.
This person was called Teng Shihai, an outstanding Air Force officer.
After comparing himself to Nan Xiangwan during the day, he started a competition again!
This time, it was a competition of eating.
A female soldier whistled beside them, "123, begin!"
Swish, swish!
The two of them started competing in eating speed!
Nan Xiangwan held the rice bowl and ate with her head down.
Teng Shihai started with a fierce speed as well, but as he ate, he couldn't fit anymore and put down the bowl to chew. He couldn't swallow without chewing.
In contrast, Nan Xiangwan was like a bottomless pit.
She kept swallowing! She kept swallowing!
Chapter 226
When Gu Beihuai arrived, he witnessed such a scene.
It was truly heartwarming!
Mantou came over with a plate of food and nudged him with her arm. "Your meal is ready, eat up."
Gu Beihuai sat down, staring into the distance while eating and observing.
Mantou was speechless. "Look, look, your eyes are fixated on her. Are you a moving targeting device?"
Gu Beihuai replied, "Don't you think she looks adorable while eating?"
Mantou retorted, "I think she eats like a starving shark!"
Gu Beihuai teased, "You're definitely a hardcore fan."
Mantou denied, "No way, I'm just being rational."
Meanwhile, at the table, they were having a rice-eating contest.
Nan XiangWan won again!
After swallowing the last bite of rice, she raised her right hand and pounded her chest.
Thump, thump!
Nan XiangWan's voice was cheerful. "How about that? Impressed or not?"
Teng Shihai felt like he was going to vomit. "Impressed, I'm impressed."
He gave up; this female recruit was a phenomenon.
He couldn't beat her in pull-ups or in the speed of eating rice.
Teng Shihai was utterly defeated!
Nan XiangWan was pleased, she nodded and resumed eating.
Teng Shihai muttered, "..."
A female soldier beside him asked, "Are you still hungry?"
Nan XiangWan replied, "I'm not full yet."
Everyone exclaimed, "Wow, she's amazing!"
At this moment, everyone had a great impression of Nan XiangWan.
Eating heartily, running with long strides, and training with great strength!
And she was so beautiful.
She was exceptionally popular!
Nan XiangWan quickly fit in as if she had returned to her hometown.
As she finished each plate of food, the crowd surrounded her, unwilling to leave, watching and laughing.
Teng Shihai rolled up his sleeves, revealing his muscular arms. "How about a combat training session tonight?"
A female soldier immediately interjected, "Don't bully our precious little gem from the female battalion!"
Nan XiangWan wiped her mouth and smirked. "Ha! The loser will be the loser's lapdog!"
Teng Shihai challenged, "Oh, you're being arrogant! Let's do it!"
...
After the meal.
Under the watchful eyes of the Air Force personnel, a sparring match began!
Originally just a routine training, it had now turned into an event due to a wager between the two.
Representing the Lingshan Female Army, Nan XiangWan stepped forward.
Representing the Lingshan Male Army, Teng Shihai stood on the other side.
In terms of numbers, the male soldiers had the advantage, but to their dismay, nearly half of them were standing with the female camp, cheering loudly for Nan XiangWan.
Teng Shihai muttered, "..."
He had only a handful of supporters, and they were there reluctantly.
And there was Nan XiangWan, looking smug and confident.
She waved at her supporters. "Don't worry! I will definitely win! Come on, bet on me! Hahaha!"
She even tried to pull Teng Shihai's supporters over.
Teng Shihai resisted. "No way! They're my people! You can't take them away!"
Nan XiangWan challenged, "May the best person win. Let go!"
The scene of them canvassing for votes was lively.
The pre-match atmosphere was electric!
Mantou, Sun Hui, and Gu Beihuai watched from a distance, each with a different expression.
Mantou was utterly speechless. "Is she still a female celebrity? She's more audacious than a bandit!"
Sun Hui said, "I want to join in and have a go."
Gu Beihuai replied, "You won't be able to beat her."
Mantou: "You're boosting morale with those words."
Sun Hui: "Exactly!"
Gu Beihuai: "Oh, you two have completely misunderstood. I never side with you guys, alright? I stand with Nan XiangWan."
Mantou: "We've been brothers for over twenty years!"
Sun Hui: "You two have been friends for over twenty years, but I've only known Beihuai for less than ten."
Mantou shook his head. "Men's hearts change so easily."
Gu Beihuai sighed. "Don't say such disgusting things. I've never had feelings for you."
Mantou said, "But to be honest, Nan XiangWan does have a strong charisma. When I watched her concert, I was almost captivated by her. My heart was pounding!"
Gu Beihuai glanced at him and replied, "Then protect your heart and don't compete with me."
Mantou asked, "Compete for what? Are you also a fan?"
Sun Hui remained silent.
He couldn't bear listening to this conversation anymore.
It felt like their intelligence was being rubbed on the ground!
Gu Beihuai was also speechless. He looked at Mantou and said, "I'm also a celebrity, thank you very much."
Mantou exclaimed, "Oh, I forgot you're a celebrity!"
Gu Beihuai sighed.
Meanwhile, the combat inside the venue was already being prepared.
The pre-show activities were over!
Nan XiangWan and Teng Shihai stood on opposite sides.
Both of them gradually put aside their playful attitudes and began to seriously assess their opponent.
Surrounding them were members of the Air Force, standing closely together!
Under the night lights, the two figures stood out—one robust and the other slender, creating a strong contrast.
Teng Shihai resembled a massive gorilla, wild and fierce.
On the other hand, Nan XiangWan had an exquisite face with a faint smile on her lips.
Wearing a short-sleeved camouflage uniform, her slim arms were exposed, and her skin was smooth and fair...
Mantou immediately made a prediction, "Given the significant difference in physique, Nan XiangWan should win with her technique. A small force can move a large weight."
Sun Hui frowned and said, "That's stretching it! The outcome hasn't been determined before the fight even starts? Although I admit she is really strong."
Gu Beihuai responded, "No, she'll confront it head-on and win."
Sun Hui muttered, "This is getting more and more absurd!"
As the three of them discussed, the combat in front had begun!
Teng Shihai took the initiative and threw a punch, completely serious. There was no hint of underestimation or holding back.
He had witnessed Nan XiangWan's physical abilities during the day and knew that this girl was far from being as simple as she appeared.
Everyone held their breath!
Teng Shihai's punch was powerful and the muscles in his arm were taut, exuding a terrifying strength.
It was unimaginable how far the opponent would be sent flying if the punch landed.
The expressions of the people present were unusually serious.
But there was no worry.
No one doubted Nan XiangWan to that extent.
Her physical training during the day was enough evidence of her strength!
However, just as everyone thought she would dodge, Nan XiangWan suddenly took a step back and stood firm.
She opened her legs slightly, knees bent.
At the same time, she utilized the power from her waist to engage her entire body.
Her right fist shot out!
Bang!
Instantly, her fist met Teng Shihai's head-on!
Teng Shihai's attack suddenly halted, and his face changed dramatically.
This power...
Immediately, his muscles began to tremble, and the point of force disintegrated from his fist, gradually spreading throughout his body.
Nan Xiangwan's punch made him lose his balance!
At this moment, Nan Xiangwan—
The second move was ready to strike!
After the first punch, she shifted her weight back onto her right leg, using her waist as the starting point once again.
She unleashed a whip kick!
Crack!
It landed accurately on Teng Shihai's lower abdomen.
A loud sound reverberated.
Teng Shihai started to retreat uncontrollably, step by step.
He couldn't hold on any longer!
Every punch and kick inflicted intense pain on his body.
But in the next second,
Nan Xiangwan's body spun, propelled by the momentum from her whip kick, and she jumped up.
Her legs rose sharply, aiming straight for Teng Shihai's chest with a powerful thrust.
Thud! Thud!
Two more kicks!
This time, Teng Shihai fell directly to the ground.
He hit the ground with a heavy impact!
Three consecutive moves, each one taking down the enemy.
Teng Shihai felt as if the places where he was struck had been hammered by a massive iron mallet!
Chapter 227
"Rip——"
Teng Shihai fell to the ground, gasping for breath in bursts.
It really hurt!
The pain almost made him unable to stand up!
Nan XiangWan stood in place, tilting her head curiously.
Did she hit too hard?
She didn't injure him badly, did she?
Her dog didn't give her any hints either.
What's the penalty for assaulting a national military officer again?
In that moment, Nan XiangWan panicked a little!
Still lying on the ground, Teng Shihai finally crawled up after a long while.
As he crawled, he waved his hand, "No more hitting, no more hitting, damn!"
What the hell, he ran into a psycho!
Seeing that he could still get up on his own and speak normally, Nan XiangWan breathed a sigh of relief.
But very soon, she started getting excited again.
As expected, everyone in the military camp is a warrior.
She will fight invincible opponents every day here!
In the distance.
Mantou looked at Gu Beihuai in shock, speaking truthfully—a clash of brute force!
Sun Hui's gaze burned like fiery flames. He immediately took off his coat and walked forward.
"I'll go!"
He had wanted to fight Nan XiangWan for a long time.
Watching her fierce blows just now boiled his hot blood!
The onlooking crowd hadn't reacted yet that Nan XiangWan had already won. Now, Sun Hui was even stepping up?
For a moment, everyone started cheering!
One cry after another shouting:
"Nan XiangWan!"
"Sun Hui!"
"Nan XiangWan is definitely a ferocious dude! So powerful! Knocked Teng Shihai down in three moves! Awesome!"
"Oh my god! Sun Hui is actually fighting Nan XiangWan? Battle of the century!"
"Go hardboiled Nan XiangWan!"
"......"
Amidst the heated cheers.
Nan XiangWan took a deep breath, then retreated three meters back and stood still.
Sun Hui revealed his entire body of terrifying muscle lines: "How much time do you need to rest?"
Nan XiangWan's mouth curled up into a smile: "No need."
Sun Hui: "Arrogant!"
Right after he spoke.
Sun Hui struck!
Compared to Teng Shihai, Sun Hui's strength was greater, his muscular explosive power more terrifying.
At the same time, his speed was also shockingly fast.
The swooshing wind by his ear as his fist rushed forward in an instant!
......
In the distance, Mantou started feeling nervous: "Oh no, Nan XiangWan actually dodged the first move?"
Gu Beihuai glanced at him: "You think Nan XiangWan is stupid?"
Mantou: "Hmm?"
......
In the arena.
Just as Sun Hui threw his punch out.
Nan XiangWan immediately tilted her head slightly, his fist grazing past her skin by her ear.
The wind and fist stung sharply!
But Nan XiangWan's inner warrior lit ablaze at this moment.
How long has it been?
How long since she last experienced such intense combat?
She truly...
loved this so much!
Dodging Sun Hui's first punch, Nan XiangWan pivoted her footsteps.
Her waist pulled her body, shifting sideways.
Her speed very fast, in a flash moving to Sun Hui's side.
The next second!
Her fist swung up!
But Sun Hui was no fool either. His body reacted instantly, twisting his torso.
Both arms crossed tightly in front of his chest.
Bang!
Nan XiangWan's punch solidly struck Sun Hui's crossed arms.
As if punching solid bronze and iron walls, he didn't budge one bit.
Nan XiangWan's eyes shone brightly.
Very strong!
Bring it on!
Sun Hui was similarly shocked inside. Seeing it happen before his eyes and feeling it himself were completely different.
If Nan XiangWan's punch landed on an ordinary person, it would likely punch them straight into the morgue.
Simply a human killing machine!
......
In the distance, Mantou touched his nose: "No good, Nan XiangWan. Your hard clash of brute force approach isn't working this time? How exciting!"
Gu Beihuai glanced at him: "You want to go up instead?"
Mantou: "What are you saying? I'm a commander, you know what a commander does right?"
Gu Beihuai: "Oh, not an all-rounder."
Mantou: "Damn it! All-rounder! I'm an all-rounder! Fighter pilot, sniper, close combat, I excel in them all! If you say that again, I'll go up there and ask for a fight!"
Gu Beihuai: "And get beaten up by Nan XiangWan with teeth flying everywhere?"
Mantou: "......"
As the two bickered.
The fight at the center between Nan XiangWan and Sun Hui continued!
Bang! Bang bang!
One punch after another, both exchanging fierce blows, hard to determine the winner.
Sun Hui had the height advantage, plus abundant skills and experience.
But up against Nan XiangWan...
After blocking three of her punches, his arms went numb.
Dodging one hit, he took a kick.
Whether it was Nan XiangWan's strength, speed or close combat skills.
Simply like she was using hacks!
Sun Hui started doubting whether she was human or not.
Finally, Nan XiangWan spotted another opportunity.
Throwing out a punch.
Bang!
Viciously striking Sun Hui's right arm.
Sun Hui immediately felt his arm muscles tearing in that instant.
Then in quick succession.
Slap Slap Slap!
One move continuously flowing into the next, kick after kick from Nan XiangWan.
Her speed too fast to handle, her barrage relentless!
Hitting Sun Hui while he was unable to react appropriately!
After being struck, the skin surface of his body went numb, his whole body temporarily paralyzed, slowing his reactions by half a beat.
Thus Nan XiangWan began her fierce pursuit!
Wave after wave.
Each punch stronger than the last.
In fact, from start to finish, Sun Hui hadn't landed a single hit on her.
She dodged them all!
Such incredibly nimble!
In turn, after Sun Hui was hit, his bodily reactions started slowing down.
To the point both sides exhibited a noticeable gap.
The two fought for a very long time, drenched in sweat!
Going at it fiercely until Sun Hui's stamina gradually exhausted.
One final time, Nan XiangWan's eyes fixed!
Now is the chance!
In a flash, she sidestepped to Sun Hui's rear.
Raising her right fist up high, she slammed it down!
The burst of wind at such blinding speed seemed on the verge of sonic boom.
At the same time, her flying hair danced beautifully midair.
Bang!
Mercilessly pounding Sun Hui's back!
Sun Hui instantly felt his internal organs quivering.
He staggered a small step forward, turned around, then wiped the corner of his mouth.
Nan XiangWan stood motionless in the same spot.
Smiling!
Sun Hui helplessly shook his head: "I lost."
Nan XiangWan: "Teeheehee."
Such a gratifying fight!
Hopefully she could brawl like this everyday!
Sun Hui stood in place, watching her, asking: "Tell me, how do you maintain your strength and speed all the way till the end?"
From start to finish, Nan XiangWan's speed never dropped, staying lightning quick throughout.
Her strength remaining mighty all the way, that dainty fist packing quite the deadly force!
Nan XiangWan found his question very puzzling: "Is that something needing maintenance? Isn't it constant?"
She was constantly unleashing full power in combat.
Naturally in battle it's the same way as always.
Sun Hui instantly dumbfounded, feeling like he was preaching to cows.
This creature before him was like a perpetual motion machine, inexhaustible?
Such immense endurance!
Leaving the arena in sweat, Nan XiangWan felt refreshed.
With the surrounding cheers growing louder, many people suddenly flocked over.
"Nan XiangWan! Quit being a celeb already and join us at Lingshan Military Camp!"
"Yeah! Come to our camp quick, and enjoy the highest national treatment!"
"Played with guns before, Nan XiangWan? Sniper rifles!"
"Forget the sniper rifles for now! Nan XiangWan hang with me in the aviation troops, fly fighter jets!"
"No way! Surface-to-air missiles or anti-aircraft guns, pick one?"
"Already throwing out departments to snatch her? Don't grab! Command center here still needs a vanguard officer!"
Hearing this, Mantou yelled out loudly: "What am I, chopped liver?"
Only the chattering crowd drowned him out completely, still eagerly recommending various air force roles to Nan XiangWan!
Come!
Livin' it up!
Join Lingshan Military Camp!
Chapter 228
Long Yue had just finished training a full day of projects. She hadn't eaten dinner yet and had also missed the evening martial arts training.
Behind her was the exhausted Hua Ying.
Although Hua Ying hadn't completed all the training projects, she had still tried her best to follow along and participate as much as possible.
The more this happened, the more she felt the difficulty of joining the army.
As for Tan Shen, after running, when he saw there were still other projects to continue training, he found an excuse to leave.
Although he had been working out for a long time, compared to the intensity of the military camp, he still couldn't take it.
When Long Yue and Hua Ying went back, they happened to see Nan XiangWan and Sun Hui sparring.
Although it was just simple comparisons, the whole process was thrilling and exciting.
Especially at the last moment, everyone clearly felt that Sun Hui was about to give up.
Long Yue watched with shining eyes, nodding incessantly, wishing she could go up and have a round herself!
Hua Ying watched with her jaw dropping. She knew Nan XiangWan was powerful, but she really didn't know Nan XiangWan was so strong, to actually beat Sun Hui!
Hua Ying's eyeballs were about to pop out!
Not far from the dormitory building downstairs, the other actors were gathered together chatting. Today was the first day of the intensive training. Apart from the military standing in the afternoon which nearly killed them, they didn't participate in the remaining projects, so they weren't tired enough to go straight to bed.
At this time, they still had time to watch the sparring and gossip!
They watched as Nan XiangWan mingled in the barracks like a monkey, and they all mocked her!
Immediately after watching Nan XiangWan start fighting and defeating the first opponent, then defeating the second, the ridicule died down.
Finally, seeing Nan XiangWan surrounded by the female soldiers fighting over her, the actors fell silent.
At this time, Long Yue and Hua Ying came back. Long Yue ordered over her shoulder: "Rest early. There's loaded running tomorrow, eat more at breakfast."
Dinner tonight was definitely gone.
Eating less meant terrible hunger.
Hua Ying nodded and smiled.
Although Commander Long Yue was a bit fierce and bad tempered, she was actually very nice.
Also, since Hua Ying had been training with her the whole time, Long Yue would naturally speak to her more.
Like the training content for tomorrow, Hua Ying got to know about it in advance this way.
When they returned to the dorm, Long Yue just glanced at those actors.
Since Hua Ying was in this circle after all, she greeted everyone with sweat still on her face.
She didn't think too much about chatting, but unexpectedly Ji Jirou and Zhu Yun grabbed her by the arms on either side and went back to the dorm with her.
Especially Ji Jirou, her whole body was shaking!
Hua Ying was full of question marks. Was this...fear?
Zhu Yun started asking first: "Teacher Hua Ying, did you and Teacher Nan XiangWan know each other before?"
Hua Ying nodded: "We met once for a collaboration on a variety show. Our schedules happened to overlap and we played CS together."
Zhu Yun: "Was she very strong at that time too?"
Hua Ying: "Yes, a sharpshooter."
Zhu Yun: "Awesome!"
At this time, Ji Jirou smiled palely, "Teacher Hua Ying, did you train with Commander Long Yue?"
Hua Ying shook her head: "I just participated a little, her training intensity was too much for me."
Ji Jirou said: "Commander Long Yue didn't force you. You're being too strict with yourself."
Hua Ying had a strange look on her face: "Aren't we here to integrate into the military camp? Otherwise why bother with this intensive training? The director must have his reasons for having us do this."
Zhu Yun was startled: "You're right, I should try my best to participate tomorrow too."
Suddenly, Ji Jirou bit her lip and asked, "Teacher Hua Ying, do you think it's still in time for me to apologize to Nan XiangWan?"
Hua Ying: "???"
...
When Nan XiangWan went back to her dorm, she was escorted by a bunch of female soldiers. Ha! She was so popular!
The female soldiers wished they could smother her in their arms, not letting anyone snatch her away.
As they walked, they kept recommending their own troops.
The air force was not just about flying fighter jets. There were also detailed internal classifications like navigation, communication, shooting and other training that were indispensable.
In addition, there were featured training projects unique to each troop.
In short, an air force regiment had comprehensive capabilities, whether ground or combat operations.
But no matter how they tried, the current Nan XiangWan was only interested in fighter jets, wishing she could fly every day!
After returning to the dorm, the female soldiers left reluctantly. Only those from the same dorm remained, surrounding Nan XiangWan and chatting.
Ji Jirou kept staring. Finally she found a chance to come up, "Teacher Nan XiangWan, can we talk for a minute please?"
Nan XiangWan tilted her head but still followed the person to the empty stairwell outside.
Ji Jirou took a deep breath and got straight to the point: "Teacher Nan XiangWan, I solemnly apologize to you here!"
Nan XiangWan was a little surprised as she looked at her.
Ji Jirou went on, "I was too petty and mean-spirited. During future training I won't oppose you anymore and will train hard."
Nan XiangWan smiled and patted her on the shoulder.
She felt she had patted lightly, but Ji Jirou's feeling was pain. Her hand was so strong!
Like slamming down!
Nan XiangWan: "Good! Then will teacher Ji Jirou spar tomorrow?"
Ji Jirou: "!!!!"
No, her intention in saying all that was precisely to avoid having to spar.
What was going on?
Why did Nan XiangWan suddenly mention sparring?
I'm screwed!
Where exactly did things go wrong?
In despair, Ji Jirou quickly reacted to change the topic: "I'm a few years older than you, so you don't have to keep calling me teacher. I really don't deserve it. Or you can call me like you call Hua Ying sister. Call me Sister Jirou and I'll call you Sister XiangWan."
Nan XiangWan: "Okay, Teacher Ji Jirou!"
Ji Jirou: "......"
After talking, the two went back to the dorm together.
Ji Jirou breathed a sigh of relief. She had finally reconciled with Nan XiangWan.
But in Nan XiangWan's heart, the little thing between them before didn't even count as anything, much less any grudge.
As soon as she lay down, she fell asleep in the next second!
Ji Jirou took the initiative to get along: "Sister XiangWan, want to put on a face mask before sleeping?"
No one answered.
Ji Jirou spoke again: "It looks like you didn't even apply sunscreen? I have a repairing sleep mask here. Let me put some on you."
Still no one answered.
When Ji Jirou looked back, she was speechless.
Nan XiangWan was sleeping so obediently!
Next to them, Hua Ying and Zhu Yun returned after washing up and went to sleep one by one.
The other people in the dorm also started lying down, preparing to turn off the lights.
Ji Jirou felt that Nan XiangWan must have been too tired to fall asleep as soon as she lay down.
But they were actresses after all. Skincare couldn't be neglected!
Especially after finishing this intensive training and starting filming, the face was very important!
So Ji Jirou thought about it, picked up a sleep mask and went forward, wanting to apply it on Nan XiangWan.
Unexpectedly, as she got closer...
Swish!
Nan XiangWan suddenly opened her eyes, her pitch black pupils staring straight at her.
Ji Jirou subconsciously screamed: "Ahhh!"
The whole dorm was shocked. Quite a few female soldiers' bodies jerked as they swarmed over.
"What's the matter?"
"What happened?"
"Why did you scream!"
Nan XiangWan also tilted her head, "Why did you scream?"
Ji Jirou: "......"
Chapter 229
Upon learning that Ji Jirou was going to apply a facial mask on her, Nan XiangWan closed her eyes again.
Let her apply whatever she wants, anyway Nan XiangWan was going to sleep!
Ji Jirou's hand hung in mid-air, unsure whether to apply the mask or not.
She was on the verge of a breakdown!
What a psycho!
Sleeping so soundly yet could suddenly open her eyes when someone approached her.
What kind of terrifying alertness was this?
Hua Yuan smiled and said, "Go ahead and apply it on her, the child indeed doesn't understand skin care. She's just relying on her young age to maintain her skin. It definitely won't be able to withstand that after some time."
Ji Jirou nodded and eventually applied the mask thoroughly on Nan XiangWan, without missing her neck.
Late at night.
Ji Jirou had trouble falling asleep for a long time, tossing and turning the whole time.
Zhu Yun heard the noise and scooted over, asking softly, "Jirou sis, what's wrong?"
Ji Jirou also whispered, "I just find it strange, why was I so antagonistic towards Nan XiangWan at first sight? I genuinely hated her a lot this afternoon! Yet she didn't even do anything."
Zhu Yun: "Stop thinking about it, go to sleep."
In the end, Ji Jirou didn't figure it out and fell asleep groggily.
............
On the other side in the men's dormitory.
The actor troupe was naturally still passionately discussing Nan XiangWan's performance today, she was indeed too awesome!
The four air force members in the dormitory also joined in, and they started a fan club-like discussion.
Gu Beihuai didn't participate. He sat against the wall wearing his glasses while reading a book.
Later at night, Mantou came by.
As soon as he entered, he saw Gu Beihuai reading a book. Mantou directly snatched the book from him.
Gu Beihuai took off his glasses, "What are you doing again?"
Mantou: "Come out with me!"
The two went out to the stairwell outside.
Mantou spoke harshly, "Don't you know your eyes are in bad shape? The lights in the dormitory are too glaring!"
Gu Beihuai: "I just started reading."
Mantou: "Nonsense! What's going on with you? You didn't even need glasses two years ago. Having to wear them so often recently means your condition is recurring right?"
Gu Beihuai: "Mm, I'm a bit fatigued."
Mantou: "Yet you're still reading books? Staring under those bright ceiling lights will make you go blind sooner or later!"
Gu Beihuai: "Then I'll just read during the daytime, give me my book back."
Mantou: "No way! Let me see what crap you're reading this time..."
After saying that, he flipped through the confiscated book.
Then Mantou was shocked!
Mantou: "What the heck are you doing with this? This is a University Physics textbook! What do you need this for? Didn't you already graduate? There's definitely something wrong with you!"
Gu Beihuai: "Stop interfering."
Mantou: "No! Something's not right with you, it's like you're possessed! I have to interfere!"
Gu Beihuai helplessly said: "I'm not possessed. I'm just reviewing my undergrad courses again."
But Mantou didn't care. He forcefully confiscated the book, and even ran into the dormitory to rummage through Gu Beihuai's luggage.
Wow! The suitcase was filled with books!
They were all undergrad theory textbooks!
Without another word, Mantou seized them all.
How could he still bring so many books when his eyes were in such bad shape? Was he asking to go blind?
This really pissed Mantou off!
Just then, Tan Shen walked in with a smile, even politely making way for Mantou.
Mantou glanced at him, "Thanks brother. Rest early, training tomorrow will be tiring."
Tan Shen politely said, "May I ask what the training schedule is tomorrow?"
Mantou: "Weighted runs!"
Tan Shen: "Alright, thank you sir."
As Mantou left dragging the suitcase, Gu Beihuai called out, "Remember to return them to me when you leave!"
Mantou waved his hand without turning his head.
Return them?
He'll just burn them all later!
Tan Shen smiled and said, "The Heavenly King Gu brought a whole suitcase full of books? That's really admirable."
Gu Beihuai said: "They just got confiscated anyway."
Having said that, he went to bed to sleep.
Tan Shen knew this person didn't want to chat further. He smiled and went to bed too.
Except Gu Beihuai was really going to sleep.
Whereas Tan Shen buried his head under the blanket, put on his earpiece and started researching.
His phone screen was filled with information about Nan XiangWan!
Tan Shen kept searching, thoroughly analyzing everything about Nan XiangWan.
One piece of information he found to be most useful.
Nan XiangWan devoted herself fully to one romantic interest.
............
Mantou dragged the suitcase downstairs as he left the dormitory building.
He resided in the higher ranking officers' dormitory in another building.
It was late into the night at this time.
In the distance under a lamp post, Sun Hui was secretly vomiting while avoiding everyone!
The moment Nan XiangWan's fist struck his back yesterday, his stomach started churning violently.
He nearly had internal injuries!
But Sun Hui was the superior officer and also the person in charge of this training. He couldn't reveal anything in front of everyone.
So Sun Hui held it in the entire time, until all the others went back to the dormitories to rest. Only then did he start looking for a spot to vomit.
He felt too awful, throwing up everything he ate for dinner.
There were even traces of blood mixed in!
The power behind Nan XiangWan's punch was truly formidable and terrifying.
Sun Hui nearly fainted from vomiting too hard.
Just when he was heaving with immense relief, feeling much better.
Mantou's voice came from behind, laced with a trace of excitement and mockery, "Sun Hui? What are you doing?!"
Sun Hui: "!!! What are you doing here?"
Mantou started walking over, "Don't tell me you vomited from getting beaten up?"
Sun Hui: "Damn! Don't come over!"
Mantou: "No way, I have to come take a look. Gotta show concern for my comrade-in-arms right? Need me to send you to the infirmary?"
Sun Hui: "Keep quiet! Urp——"
Mantou: "Hahahahaha, I can't believe you actually vomited from the beating hahahahahahahahahahahaha!"
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The next day.
Since there was no flight training, the assembly time was after daybreak.
Everyone had a good sleep.
This time during assembly, no one dared to be late again, they practically rushed out for fear of falling behind.
Especially the actress troupe, as though their lives were on the line not to lag.
Long Yue looked at the four standing neatly in formation and nodded with approval.
Nan XiangWan had always been great. The other three finally learned how to stand properly too.
Once everyone swiftly finished assembling, they headed to breakfast together.
Nan XiangWan was still the big eater. And the others tried their best to eat more too.
After breakfast, they took a short break before assembling again.
Sun Hui stood in front of everyone.
Sun Hui: "This morning's training content: 35 kg weighted run, 20 km! Begin!"
Swoosh!
Equipment weighing 35 kg each portion was already prepared neatly on the ground, ready to be carried on the back.
The airmen were used to this 35 kg weight from long-term training. Running 20 km with it on was nothing out of the ordinary for them.
But for the actors, the numbers nearly frightened them to death!
35 kg? 20 km?
Was that something humans could accomplish?!
At this time Sun Hui looked towards the actors, "First time weighted run, 3 km, 2 kg."
The actors were relieved, thank goodness.
After putting on the gear, it really was just 2 kg.
Sun Hui: "I'll lead the new recruits today. Long Yue, rejoin the squad!"
Long Yue: "Yes sir!" Great!
Mantou held back his laugh amongst the squad. It sounded nice to say you're leading the newbies, but weren't you just afraid of taking another beating yesterday? Haha!
As for Nan XiangWan and Gu Beihuai, neither belonged with the new recruits. They carried the full 35 kg weight like the airmen, running the 20 km.
Chapter 230
Nan XiangWan usually trained fiercely. After continuous months of uninterrupted training, she had started weight training and kept increasing and increasing the weight. She had now practiced up to 80 kg in weight training.
Now letting her run carrying 35 kg of weight, she didn't feel any pressure at all. She even felt it was a bit light!
The 20 km route had to be run outdoors, jogging over a hill and through the woods.
Sun Hui was leading the new recruits with Mantou as the team leader.
Mantou stood in the first row, looked at the time, and shouted, "Timing starts now! Those under 2 hours fail! Begin--!"
Whoosh whoosh!
Everyone started moving forward carrying the weights, stepping heavily.
Mantou ran at the very front, maintaining a speed of 10 km per hour.
Nan XiangWan and Gu Beihuai were both in the middle of the team, not too fast or too slow as they followed along.
Somehow Long Yue had run to Nan XiangWan's side at some point and said, "Compare moves tonight?"
Nan XiangWan looked her over and nodded: "Sure!"
Long Yue started laughing. "Don't beat me to death, just to the point I surrender."
Nan XiangWan: "I won't go all out."
Long Yue didn't say anything more, just continued to keep up with the team's pace.
Gu Beihuai had been running behind Nan XiangWan the whole time without talking, just following along the whole way.
The little cubs were almost becoming little soldier kings.
The actors were running 3 km with Sun Hui, carrying 2 kg. At first it didn't feel heavy, but as they kept running, it got heavier and heavier.
Originally the route was together with the main troops, but the air force's training requirements had to meet the standards of a forced march--they raced ahead out of sight in minutes.
Only 10 actors were left behind, running while panting for air.
Just after running a little over a kilometer, they couldn't stand it already.
Both of Hua Ying's legs were swollen now. She felt like the weight on her back was a huge mountain!
Not to mention Ji Jirou and Zhu Yun next to her, who had already sat down unable to get back up.
The other male actors weren't much better off, panting wildly.
Tan Shen's condition was much better. He worked out long-term, so this bit of weight was acceptable to him.
It was much more comfortable than standing at attention.
Then Tan Shen came in front of Hua Ying and held out a hand, "If you really can't carry it, give some of the weight to me."
As he spoke, he explained further, "You trained the full set of items with Colonel Long yesterday. Your body can't handle it today."
Ji Jirou and Zhu Yun both nodded. That's right.
Sister Hua Ying was really too hardworking!
But like this every day, could her body endure it?
Hua Ying smiled and shook her head. "No need, Teacher Tan. I can do it."
Having said that, she stood up, weighed the pack on her back, and continued running.
Tan Shen withdrew his hand and didn't say anything more.
At this time, Sun Hui walked over and tossed over a military pickax. "Think it's too light? Double the weight!"
A military pickax was 2 kg. Tan Shen instantly had 4 kg of weight.
Tan Shen: "......"
He really didn't want to talk!
After handing over the pickax, Sun Hui didn't give Tan Shen any chance to refuse. He even added while walking away,
Sun Hui: "This is military supplies that can't be lost."
Having finished speaking, he raced forward and started running.
Tan Shen almost cursed!
The others also shivered in fear, not daring to speak, worried that they would hear "double the weight!"
They were barely dragging themselves with 2 kg for 3 km. 4 kg would kill them.
Sun Hui was also carrying 35 kg, but since he was leading the new recruits, he didn't need to run so fast. For him right now, it was like he was resting--while recovering from injury.
The actors started running again. Out here in the wilderness, no one dared fall behind.
Sun Hui ran in the very front, stopping every now and then to wait for them in place.
Too slow!
...
At this time, the front troops had already run very far, running into the secluded woods.
5 km had passed since the starting point.
Quite a few people were starting to feel tired under 35 kg.
They had to complete the 20 km weight carry run within 2 hours. They couldn't let their speed drop.
To conserve strength, no one talked.
Occasionally someone would take water out of their backpack and drink a sip or two.
At this time, Teng Shihai jogged to a stop and drank a bit of water. His face and back were completely drenched in sweat.
Just then, Nan XiangWan ran past and suddenly did a high kick next to him.
Teng Shihai: "???"
Nan XiangWan: "Big guy, you can't handle it? Out of steam already?"
Teng Shihai: "!!!"
After provoking him, Nan XiangWan continued running forward.
Pant pant!
Teng Shihai was so angry the water in his mouth almost spewed out.
He put the water bottle back in his bag, weighed the 35 kg, and started charging forward,
Soon catching up to Nan XiangWan.
The two ran side-by-side, glaring angrily at each other the whole way!
Do you submit? No!
Want to compete? Let's compete!
So the two ran faster and faster, faster and faster!
The two rushed past the first platoon, rushed past Mantou, then continued rushing forward.
Rushing the whole way!
Mantou had also sweated a lot. He had no energy to manage them now.
Teng Shihai knew the route. Even with his competitive spirit aroused, he wouldn't lose his head.
As long as the two didn't get lost, it was fine.
Soon Gu Beihuai caught up as well. As he passed Mantou, he glanced over.
Mantou: "???"
What do you mean? What are you looking at!
The next second, Gu Beihuai also sped up, rushing in the direction Nan XiangWan had disappeared.
Mantou: "......"
Was he provoked?
A veteran provoking an officer on active duty?
Then Mantou also started speeding up--charge!
With the team leader rushing ahead, the people behind all started speeding up too. So the group that had originally planned a 2 hour 20 km weight carry, forcibly shortened the time.
An hour and a half later, Mantou arrived at the rendezvous point 20 km away.
Very lively!
Several armored vehicles were parked there with rear support personnel preparing lunch.
Mantou ran over panting hard, doing a headcount.
First platoon all present, second platoon all present, third platoon...
Mm, all here.
At this time, Teng Shihai stepped forward and reported loudly, "Report!"
Mantou: "Speak!"
Teng Shihai's sweat poured down like water: "Didn't catch Nan XiangWan! She got away! Over!"
Mantou: "???"
What?
Wait!
He pondered it over!
Mantou suddenly realized that while all the air force who participated in the 20 km weight carry run were present, Nan XiangWan and Gu Beihuai were missing.
Not here?
That wasn't right!
Those two ran faster than the last. Mantou hadn't even seen a glimpse of them the whole way.
So that meant...
Both had gotten lost?
Mantou's head instantly started buzzing painfully. He almost wanted to curse.
He had thought that with Teng Shihai following, they wouldn't get lost.
Who knew Teng Shihai hadn't caught up!
Although Nan XiangWan had good physical ability, she hadn't undergone professional training or run this route before, so who knew if she could understand the coordinates for the rendezvous point?
But soon Mantou frowned again. That wasn't right!
Even if Nan XiangWan didn't understand, Gu Beihuai did!
How did Gu Beihuai get lost too?
Damn!
Mantou looked at the time. There was still half an hour until the 2 hour standard, hopefully those two could make it on time.
The rest--first eat!
Anyway, Gu Beihuai was with her so nothing major should happen.