Chapter 03

She grabbed the pillow behind her and threw it over, saying to Mi Na with annoyance: "Please, can you stop acting as if you are compromising for my future and being 'ignorant'?"

"Stop moving around, or I won't be responsible if you get it on the sheets in the infirmary." If you keep teasing her, she will really get angry. Xing Kelei sounded the retreat and, in the end, cast her a meaningful glance.

The new recruit training follows the principle of separating male and female trainees. The male battalions under the recruit camp and a female squad where Mi Na is located are engaged in their respective training on the same training ground. Appointed by the division commander to participate throughout the process, Xing Kelei is responsible for supervising and guiding the training of the recruit camp. Xing Kelei's individual combat capability is renowned throughout the division and even the army group, and it is well known that he is nicknamed "Smiling Tiger" for his rigorous training methods, which has made the recruit camp commander Li Ping not dare to be negligent in this training.

Xu Yanshan is tasked with addressing a bleeding injury on the right arm. She approaches the soldier playing the role of the wounded and begins to explain while demonstrating. Mi Na, on the other hand, is dealing with a leg fracture, and the actor portraying the wounded is none other than Major Xing.

The original intention of Mi Ka was certainly to inflict some pain on someone, but after undergoing rigorous training in the military, Xing Ke Lei's body was not something her little strength could hurt. He only felt a peculiar sensation in the areas touched by her soft hands. And this sensation made his expression quite unpleasant. Xing Ke Lei felt it necessary to give Mi Ka a lesson, such as informing her: a man's body is very sensitive

Mika expressed disdain: "Who needs you?"

After the training that day, Xing Kelei found an opportunity to sneak up close to Mi Ya without anyone noticing, and whispered, "I have decided to go to the hospital after completing this task with the library, to track you down." Seeing Mi Ya raise her eyebrows immediately, he added with a mischievous smile, "I will turn your hospital upside down!"

Xing Kelei merely smiled indifferently

I am very pleased that you have such thoughts. Xing Kelei crossed his arms over his chest and scrutinized her for a moment, surprisingly adopting a tone as he began to impart political theory to her: "Indeed, not studying will lead to lagging behind! For our future mutual progress, and to facilitate our handling of 'revolutionary comrade' relationships, I must trouble you with this."

How should I respond? The matters between them cannot be explained in just a few words. Moreover, she cannot bring herself to say it, even though he is indeed her savior; aside from that, he is also a rogue! Miya was momentarily at a loss for words, and in her contemplation, she noticed that the snoring from the bed on her right had ceased.

The speaker may be indifferent, but the listener is attentive. Xu Yanshan thought that Mi Ka was being ambiguous and withdrew her head to go back to sleep

When they first met, she appeared disheveled, and now... Mi Na felt so embarrassed that even her toes turned red. She covered her face with his heavily masculine training uniform, feeling utterly humiliated.

As a professional soldier and having received orders from He Yi City, Xing Kelei naturally would not focus his main energy on a small group of female soldiers. If it were not for Mi Na, he would not have spent an entire day dealing with a group of delicate and willful female soldiers. Therefore, starting from the next day, he followed the plan and moved between the male soldiers' battalions, only intending to assess the results during the periodic evaluations. As for whether he had any ulterior motives or if he was unable to take action, leading him to neglect the training of the female soldiers and the library team, that remains unknown. Thus, starting from the next day, he followed the plan and moved between the male soldiers' battalions, only intending to assess the results during the periodic evaluations. As for whether he had any ulterior motives or if he was unable to take action, leading him to neglect the training of the female soldiers and the library team, that remains unknown.

In the upcoming training, Mi Ya will participate as usual, with the only difference being that Xing Kelei has occasionally come to inspect the female soldier squad since that day. Xu Yanshan sensitively noticed that, compared to before Mi Ya fainted, their rest time had noticeably increased.

His gaze fell upon Mi Na's face, pale as paper. With a cold expression, he dispersed the crowd and then bent down to lift her up, hastily making his way to the infirmary

Xing Kelei is not angry either, "Let’s take a few days off by pretending to faint. Don’t worry, with me around, I guarantee you will pass."

Xu Yanshan also did not sleep. When Mi Ka turned over for what seemed like the umpteenth time, she poked her head out from the upper bunk and asked slyly, "What did the major keep you for?"

At that moment, a deep male voice intruded: "Step aside!" Before the words had fully left his mouth, Xing Kelei had already approached.

Xu Yanshan shouted for the female soldiers to disperse, hoping to allow the fainted Mia to breathe fresh air, while simultaneously pinching her philtrum. However, the female soldiers were all individuals lacking medical knowledge, and in their panic, they instead surrounded Mia tightly, even obstructing her rescue efforts.

"Who asked you to go easy on me!" Mi Na rejected his kindness, saying, "A strong physique is something I, as a doctor, should possess. Otherwise, what would happen if I fainted on the operating table due to lack of stamina? The hospital has regulations, and I do not wish to be lazy." Meeting Xing Kelei's gaze, Mi Na's youthful face was filled with seriousness: "Did you not say that a group of people who cannot even march properly cannot be imagined on the battlefield? Since I have chosen the Army Hospital, I must adhere to: being a doctor in peacetime and a soldier in wartime!" Mi Na's youthful face was filled with seriousness: "Did you not say that a group of people who cannot even march properly cannot be imagined on the battlefield? Since I have chosen the Army Hospital, I must adhere to: being a doctor in peacetime and a soldier in wartime!"

Mi Ka frowned and pouted, then immediately smiled mischievously, and then—she rubbed her slightly dirty hands from training vigorously against him

The dormitory fell silent once again, and under the caress of the moonlight, the weary Mia gradually drifted off to sleep, experiencing a night devoid of dreams

If it weren't for your captain being unable to carry you, I wouldn't bother at all. How much did you eat for lunch? So heavy! In the moment she escaped from his embrace, Xing Kelei returned to his usual smiling demeanor, easily concealing the unfamiliar tenderness that had surged deeply in his eyes just moments before.

After the lights-out signal sounded, the military camp was shrouded in darkness. Despite being utterly exhausted, Mi Ya found herself tossing and turning, unable to sleep. Uncontrollably, her mind replayed the brief message she had received just a second before surrendering her phone upon entering the recruit camp: "Hang in there, waiting for you!" These four simple words provided Mi Ya with immense encouragement. Even though the number was unfamiliar and there was no signature, she sensed a hint of familiarity. Who could it be? With this question lingering in her mind, she gazed at the ceiling, illuminated by the moonlight streaming in through the window.

What is this and that? Miya swore to the moon that she absolutely had no intention of progressing together with him

Dare to threaten him again! Xing Kelei mischievously pinched her hand: "Your expression is quite on point, come on, continue. You reported me, and then what?"

Mi Ka ignored his seemingly smiling expression and professionally ordered him to lie down as if he had a leg fracture. Xing Kele complied. Subsequently, Mi Ka skillfully picked up the splint, explaining patiently to the soldiers as she worked: "This patient's fracture area is quite large, and there is significant blood loss. We need to use two splints for stabilization, starting with the thigh using a bandage..." As she spoke, her fair hand unconsciously brushed against Xing Kele's thigh and the outer side of the book. "When tying the bandage, the tightness must be controlled well; if it is too loose, it won't provide stabilization, and if it is too tight, it is also not beneficial..." While she was saying that it should not be too tight, her hands were forcefully tightening the bandage.

After a moment of speechlessness, Mi Na shrank back into her blanket and replied softly, "Standing punishment!" Seemingly worried that this little lie lacked persuasiveness, she added with a hint of guilt, "Punish me for talking too much!"

The training intensity for female soldiers has significantly decreased compared to that of male soldiers, yet Mi Ka's physical strength has been severely depleted. Especially during her first completion of the 5-kilometer cross-country training, her physical endurance seemed to have reached its limit. However, even when experiencing symptoms of dizziness and lightheadedness, she still appeared on the playground with a pale face

After the training commenced, Mi Na and Xu Yanshan were divided into two groups to utilize their respective strengths to provide explanations and demonstrations for the new recruits

The Army Hospital is certainly not the makeshift facility that Xing Kelei described. As a hospital subordinate to the military region, it has explicit requirements for its physicians: in addition to having a military background, any doctor without a military rank must undergo a one-month basic training before officially becoming a resident physician, and must pass the assessment; otherwise, they will be rejected. Therefore, even if they are not part of the "regular army," Mi Na still has to undergo rigorous training just like the new recruits.

Xing Kelei could not hold back his laughter and, before leaving, instructed in a commanding tone: "After finishing the infusion, wear my training uniform to go back."

Her thoughts were interrupted, and when Mi Na came to her senses, she saw Xing Kelei's flamboyant smile flashing before her eyes, pouting slightly.

As noon approached, Xing Kelei was addressing the male soldiers at the nine o'clock direction of the training ground, emphasizing that they should not expect him to be lenient with them. Suddenly, a commotion erupted at the three o'clock direction. He turned back with a displeased expression and a hint of irritation, casting his gaze across the field. When he failed to locate a particular figure, his brows slightly furrowed.

Xing Kelei looked at her slender figure with a smile and said, "If you can make our expenses exceed the budget, I will take your surname."

When Mi Ka opened her eyes, she was leaning in Xing Ke Lei's arms. Once fully aware, her little face flushed bright red, and she struggled to sit up straight. Lowering her head, she refused, saying, "I don't need your help!"

During the battlefield first aid training, Xing Kele instructed Li Ping to gather the male and female soldiers together for simultaneous training

Mi Ka, despite being ill, refuses to give in, "Are you reluctant to part with your troops' rice and steamed buns? I insist on eating more, causing your budget to exceed the limit!"

Mi Ka hit him hard and said: "Are you abusing your power for personal gain? Do you dare to make me fail? I will report you!"

It turns out that this is a common question among all the female soldiers in the dormitory

In peacetime, a doctor; in wartime, a soldier! Xing Kelei did not expect that the seemingly thin and small girl would utter such mature words, and he absolutely refused to admit that Mi Na's level of awareness was higher than his own! However, her focused expression, which was inconsistent with her appearance, honestly stirred an inexplicable emotion within him

Mi Ka was momentarily taken aback, and only then did she realize that the discomfort he had just referred to was about those few days she experienced every month. Her cheeks instantly flushed with a deep crimson. Overwhelmed with embarrassment, she pushed him away forcefully, saying, "You should leave quickly; I don't want to see you."

Her stubborn little appearance resembled that of a child, and the gaze that Xing Kelei cast upon her unconsciously softened into a gentle focus. He lifted his head to tousle her messy hair, and the stern tone and expression he used when he spoke were at odds with the tenderness in his eyes: "If you are feeling unwell, you can take a leave of absence. Why put on a brave front? A doctor should not treat themselves; be careful, or I will mark you as unqualified in your assessment"