Chapter 10

Indeed, she is fearless and confident.

Su Qingche seemed to be pondering this question as well. After a while, he finally said: "I do not wish to expend any more effort to struggle with another; you are just right for the task."

When Song Xingchen returned to the dormitory, she still wore an expression of having been overly frightened. The instructor, who shared the same dormitory, couldn't help but worry and patted her shoulder, saying, "Xingchen, are you alright?"

Song Xingchen moved his hand, which was held by him, with a hint of fear. Before he could speak, the grip on his wrist tightened again. Soon after, Su Qingche's slightly heavy voice sounded, "You only need to respond to my previous suggestion. Since I have mentioned it to you, it is a matter of certainty. Be smart about this, Song Xingchen."

By that time, it was already getting dark as she walked down the mountain. In a daze, she descended the path alone, and the further she went, the more wrong it felt, ultimately leading her to become trapped in the cold, shadowy mountains.

What do you mean by ten seconds? You have already detained me!

She lifted her chin, crossed her arms over her chest, and although she was half a head shorter than him, her imposing presence did not diminish. "On what grounds!"

"Are you calling me a tyrant?" He habitually furrowed his brow, and his deep-set eyes were filled with a hint of amusement. "Thank you for such a high compliment."

Song Xingchen lowered his head to pat the dust off his camouflage uniform, then turned back to glance at his classmates, who were blinking their bright eyes at him, and calmly said: "Then they must find a place to lodge a complaint against me before they can complain."

She tugged at her collar and shifted her body back, alert and on guard. "Commander Su, you need to carefully consider the consequences of your actions!"

Su Qingche originally had a gloomy expression, but upon seeing her run away like a rabbit after delivering her harsh words, he couldn't help but laugh out loud

The instructor divided the entire team of Class 7 and merged them into other formations, and together with Song Xingchen, they followed the direction in which they left to search for people

The instructor squatted beside and drew circles, and after she finished speaking, asked leisurely, "Instructor Xiao Song, are you not afraid of being complained about by the students?" Such an overt intimidation and threat, isn't it quite against the rules?

Song Xingchen was genuinely feeling uneasy this time, and she suddenly stood up. "I really don't believe you can do anything to me. I won't give in, so what are you going to do!"

Song Xingchen, you are the first one to finish without being dealt with by me. He raised his hand to touch the corner of his mouth, recalling the fierce punch she had thrown just now, and slowly narrowed his eyes. We have plenty of time ahead.

After a moment of silence, she still stubbornly struggled a bit. "Then what can I gain?"

Song Xingchen let out a cold snort and said, "Indeed." After speaking, he clenched his fist and strode out with his head held high

Song Xingchen finally looked at him properly this time, let out a cold laugh, and raised her signature gesture towards Commander Su—an extended middle finger

Song Xingchen's expression changed immediately. If I remember correctly, those two should be female classmates who went to the restroom together. They have not returned for such a long time, and now there are only two of them; they might have gotten lost or encountered danger

Song Xingchen almost wanted to curse, how can you be so scheming and underhanded!

The look of anger is indeed quite attractive. With this thought in mind, he released his grip. "You have three seconds left."

The classroom fell silent at once, and Song Xingchen nodded in satisfaction, continuing: "I am threatening you; you may handle it as you see fit."

The team is led by the instructors, with the guides positioned at the rear, familiarizing themselves with the mountainous terrain in preparation for the field training that will take place before the conclusion of the military training

Commander Su raised his eyebrows, not understanding the meaning behind it

I did not agree. She was taken aback

Su Qingche, you are a tyrant! she exclaimed in exasperation

Su Qingche smiled faintly at her, yet that smile sent a chill down Song Xingchen's spine, making her wish to flee through the door. Just then, he glanced down at the watch on his wrist, calm and unperturbed. "You have two minutes left to consider."

He did not continue speaking; however, the unspoken meaning was clear, and Song Xingchen understood it.

Su Qingche saw her pale expression, which was severely exploited. As she opened the door to send her out, she thought for a moment and said, "What do you want?"

Song Xingchen stared in astonishment, "Are you serious?"

Su Qingche lazily raised her eyes and confirmed, "Is it true?"

Seemingly seeing through her thoughts, Su Qingche curled the corners of her lips and smiled, "It's settled then"

Before the training exercise, Song Xingchen had the entire Group 7 sit in place and meditate. After standing for a moment, she spoke clearly and deliberately, outlining the precautions. After finishing her remarks, she paused, her gaze shifting sharply. "Of course, you can treat all of the above as mere background noise. However, I wouldn't mind giving you another reminder when you violate these rules, such as failing a course or something similar"

Song Xingchen turned his wrist, signaling him to step back a few paces. "Give me some space"

He slowly relaxed his grip, yet his body did not yield, towering over her by half a head. "I will not interfere with your normal social interactions; if you have a partner, I will automatically withdraw. But before that—"

Su Qingche glanced at the time and pointed to the watch that had already passed three minutes, saying: "Generally, if a question is not answered within three minutes, I will consider it as a default response"

Having said that, he turned around and ran away

Su Qingche looked at Song Xingchen, who was close at hand, his eyes flickering slightly. After a moment, he said: "I just asked you if you were serious, how did you respond to me?"

Seeing this, Song Xingchen turned to open the door. Her movements were quick, but Su Qingche's actions were even faster. She grabbed Song Xingchen's arm and pulled her over, moving even quicker. The moment she caught her, she kicked the door directly.

Song Xingchen blinked and asked, "What do you want to do to me?"

Noticing that her little universe was about to explode, the instructor wisely kept silent

Taking a few steps back to maintain a safe distance, she looked at the astonished commander with a cold and noble gaze, and said in a chilling voice: "Hmph, are you going to compensate me for my loss of reputation? You want me to be your girlfriend? Then you really have found the right person, Su Qingche, right? This is not over."

Su Qingche cast a glance at her; her pair of eyes appeared as if coated in lacquer. At this moment, in the depths of her eyes, which seemed to blaze with fury, there appeared to be a flicker of flame, radiant and striking.

For a group of students who have been trapped like caged beasts for more than half a month, outdoor training is akin to a breath of fresh air, and one can only imagine their excitement

But she is unwilling. Why should a pure young lady provide him with cover? It is already quite remarkable that she does not set a trap for him from behind. Where does he get the confidence that she would yield to his lewd intimidation? This is treachery, isn't it

Seeing that she finally compromised, he stepped back and asked slowly, "Can I exercise the rights of a boyfriend?"

Song Xingchen was exasperated, and after a long while, she weakly began to reclaim her rights. "Can you fulfill the obligations of a boyfriend?"

Song Xingchen: "... ..." Alright, as if she said nothing.

After Su Qingche spoke this sentence, Song Xingchen was left dumbfounded

Su Qingche raised an eyebrow and let out a light sigh. "Unappreciative of kindness." As soon as the words left his mouth, Song Xingchen saw him stand up and take a few steps around the table towards her

This was likely said before Song Xingchen's departure. The entire Class 7 maintained order and composure from the moment of departure until their return.

During the roll call, it was discovered that two individuals were missing

Song Xingchen gritted her teeth and quickened her pace to catch up

But it is the instructors and comrades who suffer

Song Xingchen was just hit on the shoulder, causing him to grimace in pain. He rubbed his sore shoulder and shook his head. "It's nothing."

Su Qingche let out a light laugh and retorted, "What do you think I am going to do?"

Song Xingchen's face turned cold, and her anger finally erupted. She delivered a fierce punch to the captain's chin, but due to her inner hesitation, her punch missed and struck his mouth instead. Seeing that he had tilted his head and did not react, she stepped forward and kicked his calf with great force.

Su Qingche turned around to grab the hat and put it back on her head. Upon hearing the words, without a moment's thought, she replied directly: "You are doing it for free"

With a sudden sound of a collision, the light that had just illuminated the room was instantly extinguished, leaving only the uneven breaths of those present rising and falling in the darkness

In fact, Song Xingchen also had an experience of getting lost. When she was young, she went on a school-organized autumn outing to climb a mountain. She took a wrong turn on a small path and could not find her class's group no matter how hard she tried

The instructor handed her the triangular knife, saying, "Take this to cut through some grass. Be careful since you lack our experience in military operations." After saying this, he went ahead to clear the path himself

Just as Song Xingchen was adjusting his mood, the outdoor training finally arrived

A heavy pressure from behind forced her heart to race like a drum. After all, our comrade Xiao Song is still very afraid of death. She glanced back and saw nothing, only Su Qingche, like a shadow, quickly closing in. Before she could react, she was pinned against the door, completely subdued.

Song Xingchen was injured internally, surprisingly not because of her personal charm

Song Xingchen felt a surge of blood rise in her throat, and she silently wept in her heart. "Did your superior teach you to escape from the difficulties of marriage like this?"

Su Qingche paused for a moment; the entrance was somewhat dim. He lowered his head and saw Song Xingchen's pair of bright, shining eyes. The flame that had been silent in his heart for a long time seemed to be ignited by this radiance, warming his heart.

The instructor looked around to ensure there was no danger before quickly leaving

The instructor has extensive reconnaissance experience, and Song Xingchen, being the advisor who knows their final whereabouts, will take the lead in searching for the female students. It is hoped that they can find the two female students before the main force concludes the camp.

Unexpected events always occur when you are least prepared, and this statement remains applicable here

Song Xingchen thought about his lack of sense of direction and nodded slightly. "I will wait for you here"

However, recalling just now, Song Xingchen still felt as if she had fallen into a den of wolves

The instructor is indeed quite skilled; he deduced the direction based on the footprints on the ground. He only stopped when he reached a small path in the wilderness. "Instructor Song, you just wait here for me. The road ahead is a bit steep; they probably went the wrong way here."

Su Qingche cooperatively took two steps back

Song Xingchen: "... ..." She no longer wished to humiliate herself further

Su Qingche tightened his grip on her wrists, his thin lips parted slightly, "You have ten seconds left"