Chapter 02

The atmosphere in Heyi City has not yet dissipated: "I feel ashamed to have a subordinate like you!"

Xing Kelei stood facing her, a hint of childlike expression on his handsome face: "With your physical condition, how did you manage to get in?" After a slight pause, he raised a crucial question with a puzzled expression: "You joined the army, what are we going to do about us?"

It is very quiet over at Heyi City, clearly still in the office. He said slowly, "New recruit, what else could it be?"

Seeing her in a posture that clearly delineated boundaries with him, Xing Kelei smiled like a budding flower. He glanced around with his peripheral vision, confirming that no one was passing by, and took a step forward, softening his tone to ask: "Are you still angry? I have already apologized, why won't you reconcile with me?"

The tall and upright Xing Kelei still wore his training uniform from the day, standing among a group of officers, making him stand out like a crane among chickens. The female soldiers' gazes were fixed on his handsome face, speculating whether the more handsome officers were less personable. Amidst a chorus of sighs and lamentations, Mi Ka maintained a serious expression, resisting with silence

Look, the acceptance capacity and combat effectiveness of his subordinates are equally formidable. This demonstrates their ability to apply flexibility effectively

He Yicheng deliberately kept him in suspense, waiting for him to honestly report on the work at the recruit camp before casually saying: "According to the rules of their hospital, new doctors must undergo a month of basic training in the army, and this time, there are two participants."

Marriage of convenience? A win-win situation? Xing Kelei has to admit that Comrade Chief's proficiency in language is on par with his own

Whoever goes on a hunger strike must be sick! Xing Kelei, with a grin, said: "If there's any shame, it's not on me; Chief, you are my leader!"

Dare to mention ghostwriting again! He Yicheng laughed and scolded: "Nonsense!"

Mi Ka and the library certainly understood what Xing Ke Lei was referring to with his apology. She instinctively took a step back, turned her little head to the side to avoid his gaze, and said with a lack of confidence: "Do I have to accept the apology? I haven't decided yet whether to forgive you!"

Xing Kele's "恩" was etched in her heart, yet his unexpected appearance also stirred up memories that could hardly be described as pleasant for her. Mi Na shot a resentful glance at Xing Kele, and then, under the pressure of his focused gaze, she turned her slightly flushed face, whether from the cold wind or shyness, to the side, expressing her disdain for someone through her actions.

For a moment, Xing Kelei restrained his smile, sizing her up in her oversized camouflage uniform, and scolded her in his typical Xing family manner: "Is your brain structure abnormal? Coming to be a soldier?! It's tough, exhausting, and hard to endure, do you know that?"

As the military situation eased, Xing Kelei seized the opportunity to press on with inquiries about Mi Na's appearance in the new recruits' camp

Mi Ka avoided his gaze, yet internally felt a small impulse to punch him, to shatter the ambiguous smile on his face

Until only the two of them remained in the vast training ground. Xing Kelei merely smiled at Mi Na without saying a word

Staring at the furious figure of Mi Na as she left, Xing Kelei smiled to himself, thinking that this girl was truly interesting, lacking in explosive power yet always quick to anger. He then called He Yicheng, and after the call connected, he directly asked without any preamble: "Boss, what is going on with Mi Na?"

Which corner waste hospital has such bizarre rules? Mi Na is known to be from the medical school, but her image, temperament, and even personality seem more in line with that of a nurse, so he has always regarded her as a little angel.

Who did you learn this from! It has only been a few days, and your eloquence has improved significantly. Xing Kelei's mood has been unusually good, and in the face of Mi Na's intentional "provocation," he responded with a smile. Just as Mi Na was secretly pleased to have finally taken a small revenge on him, Xing Kelei unleashed his trump card. He timed it perfectly for the female soldier squad leader, Sheng Nan, to sound the emergency assembly alarm. At that moment, Mi Na and the other female soldiers were in the bathroom, either surrounded by bubbles from shower gel or just having applied shampoo to their hair, looking utterly disheveled. So when all the female soldiers rushed to the playground in a flurry, they were all nearly like freshly made ice cream cones topped with foam.

For instance, when Xing Kelei instructed during the military stance, "Keep your head up and chest out, legs tightly together, tuck in your buttocks," Mi Ka no longer subjected him to silent bullying. Instead, she directly refused his corrections and quietly protested, "Men and women should not have physical contact!" When Xing Kelei, not knowing where he found a small stick, attempted to correct her again, she stubbornly complained, "This is an improper personal attack and contact!"

Xing Kelei, upon seeing this, slightly leaned forward, his warm breath brushing against Mi Jia's ear. "I just had a bit to drink, I truly am not being a rogue." After a brief pause, he chuckled softly, "With you joining the army, I find myself a bit at a loss."

Mika automatically ignored his second sentence, only focusing on the first one, saying: "Is it acceptable to do whatever one wants and make mistakes just because one has been drinking? If I killed you, could I also say it was just a little alcohol and an accident?"

Xing Kelei was greatly amused by her serious little expression, yet he maintained a cold demeanor as he allowed Sheng Nan to issue the dismissal order. Subsequently, when Mi Na made a move, he casually added, "Mi Na stays," presenting a look of official business.

Xing Kelei expressed in a solemn manner: "This time I have deeply recognized my own shortcomings, so I have decided to write a five-thousand-word self-criticism, and I firmly disagree with Comrade Shu Wenbo writing it on my behalf"

Xing Kele immediately expressed his determination: "What does the chief say? You sent me here; not to mention the new recruits' camp, even if it were a devil's training camp, I would go without hesitation." Shortly after, he heard He Yicheng on the other end of the line scolding him: "You talk better than you sing! I don't know who is both in solitary confinement and on a hunger strike, how shameless!"

With a smile, he cast a glance at Mi Ka, whose hair was clearly not rinsed clean of foam. Xing Kelei straightened his face, raised his wrist to check the time, and then, in his low and rich voice, slowly addressed the group of female soldiers: "How can this be acceptable? Shall we do it two more times to deepen our memory and improve our results?"

Mi Ka tilted her head and glanced at him, her expression one of confusion mixed with slight annoyance: "Who are you talking about, the two of us? Clearly, you are you, and I am I, alright? What are you trying to do?"

Listening to the static coming from the microphone, He Yicheng smiled wryly

He grinned and said: "Boss, you must be talking about yourself, right? Well, you said that when you and your sister-in-law get your marriage certificate, will it count as you marrying her into the army, or will it be like marrying into the hospital?" Fearing being reprimanded, he didn't give He Yicheng a chance to respond and continued to speak rapidly: "Alright, boss, I won't disturb your date any longer, I'm off to 'arrange a marriage' now."

The female soldiers glanced at Mi Na, giving her a look that seemed to convey both sympathy and jealousy, before quickly leaving the training ground

However, this seemingly childish act in the eyes of outsiders suddenly brightened Xing Kelei's heart and transformed his gloomy feelings about the library. Finally understanding the heartfelt intentions behind He Yicheng's insistence on him, Xing Kelei no longer rejected being assigned to the new recruits' camp, and silently thanked his superior a hundred times in his heart

Compared to the surprise of Xing Kelei's unexpected appearance, Mi Niao was even more astonished to encounter someone as annoying as him at the new recruit training camp. Although she was not very familiar with the military structure, she had done her homework before coming here and knew that Xing Kelei, who bore the insignia of two bars and one star on his shoulder, held the rank of major and served as a staff officer in the division, assisting the division chief of staff, He Yicheng. Mi Niao could not understand how he suddenly appeared in the recruit camp

"I am just afraid that you will use all your skills in places other than training." He Yicheng snorted, indicating his disagreement, and then teased, "Isn't it necessary to go to the 532nd Regiment to keep watch now? If you insist, I can consider it, after all, sending you, a dignified major, to a place like the recruit camp is indeed a bit of a waste of talent..."

"Isn't that metaphor inappropriate? After all, we are in a military camp, and we should avoid scaring her. Xing Kelei and Mi Na are keeping a certain distance. Besides, can one go through life without making mistakes? You have to give me a chance to turn over a new leaf. You see, you don't answer my calls, and you don't reply to my messages. I can't just show up at your door, can I? Of course, if you are willing, I have no objections. Hey, why are you leaving? I haven't finished my words yet, girl?"

During emergency medical rescue training, they can assist. He Yicheng succinctly clarified the situation and concluded, "This can also be considered a 'marriage' between the military and the hospital, a win-win situation"

Xing Kele's features were very sharp, and being so close face to face, he naturally could not overlook Miya, who was wrapped in camouflage and standing at the end of the female soldier's formation. After the astonished expression faded from his handsome face, it was replaced by annoyance. Perhaps it was not entirely accurate to describe his rare and complicated emotions as annoyance; in any case, he was pondering in his heart: What kind of suffering is a good girl enduring by coming here? Of course, the most important thing was: How could she be a soldier without reporting to him? He then thought of Li Xing, the staff officer of the 532nd Regiment, whose fiancée He Xi came from a criminal police background, and combined with the fact that Miya and she had recently become close friends, he speculated that Miya's decision to "join the army" might have been influenced by Officer He. If his guess turned out to be correct, Xing Kele decided to invite Li Xing for a drink another day.

In fact, regardless of whether Xing Kelei is present at the training ground, the intensity and subjects of the new recruits' training are conducted according to the guidelines. However, upon his arrival, he immediately established his authority, causing the previously chattering female soldiers to fall silent. After all, those who come to the military are well aware that there is no room for personal feelings in the barracks, only regulations. It is precisely for this reason that deep down, Xing Kelei is reluctant to encounter the delicate and soft Mi Na at the training ground.

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Xing Kelei and Mi Na could not possibly exchange opinions. Therefore, despite their individual thoughts, they could only continue the subsequent training as if nothing had happened. However, what surprised Xing Kelei was that the girl, who had always been like a cotton candy, actually rebelled.

Not detecting the concern hidden in his words, Mi Na stiffened her neck and said, "What do you mean? It's one thing for you to be harsh on yourself, but why do you have the right to criticize me?"

Getting Chief of Staff Li drunk, although it carries risks, can also be a way to seek victory amidst danger

Upon hearing the tone of the superior, Xing Kelei immediately sensed that something was amiss: "Does she look like a soldier? I don't even need to exert myself; with just a flick of my finger, I could put someone down and they wouldn't be able to get back up."