CHAPTER 445: CHAPTER 265: THE DEMON BALL RETURNS

Cui Xuetao and Qian Ying joined forces to squeeze Luo Ye, hinting at things about the new cadets, which Ji Sisi, Liang Xiaorao, and Li Xiaobei all heard. If Ji Sisi hadn’t urgently and quietly warned Liang Xiaorao, it’s hard to say how the situation would have escalated.

As soon as they were outside, Liang Xiaorao said indignantly, "Luoluo, if it weren’t for Sisi holding me back, I would have definitely gone over and cursed that woman, she’s gone too far. She’s obviously just jealous that we’re younger and prettier than them."

Li Xiaobei said earnestly, "But I don’t think they look old, do they?"

"But they’re older than us, right?" Liang Xiaorao put her arm around Li Xiaobei’s shoulder, "Silly kid, aren’t you the type who would help count the money after being sold?"

"I’d count it and then run off, leaving both the seller and buyer high and dry, let’s see who’s the fool!"

"Why count it at all; just run with it."

"Of course, I have to count it. I need to see if it’s worth taking the risk for..."

Ji Sisi rolled her eyes, "Can you two stop being so silly? Can’t you say something more meaningful?"

"Class leader, class leader..." Liang Xiaorao linked arms with Luo Ye, making a wronged face, "Sisi is bullying us, she’s obviously making fun of me and Little Bei for being immature."

Luo Ye smiled lightly, "Alright, stop trying to tease me, I’m fine."

"Ye’er, Cui Xuetao is just that kind of straightforward cannon-like temperament, she’s not one to beat around the bush. When I first participated in the selection, I had quite a few conflicts with her. After getting to know her for a while, you’ll find out she isn’t actually mean-spirited, so don’t take it to heart." Ye Qingzhu caught up to them.

"Sister Qingzhu, I didn’t take it to heart," Luo Ye sighed softly, "I can understand their behavior. After striving for so many years, they found themselves at the same starting line as us newcomers. It’s inevitable that they would feel upset and uncomfortable. Given that mindset, lashing out is quite normal."

"This issue has also been accumulating for a while. The best facilities in the lodgings where we’re staying are on the third floor, with private bathrooms and showers. Cui Xuetao and Qian Ying have been eagerly hoping to live on the third floor, but after arranging rooms for the higher-ups, only a few were left for the students. Both of them had been brooding over this.

"Then on the way to Military Garden, they ran into Feng Tianzhi and got snubbed, which added insult to injury. When they found out that Ye’er is part of the student team, how could they possibly have a good temper?"

Liang Xiaorao pouted, "It’s just a room with a shower, was it worth becoming so jealous over?"

Ye Qingzhu sighed, "This might not seem like much to you, but both of them come from poor families and have worked their way up from grass-roots units, step by step, with sweat, tears, and even blood. Everyone has a tendency to compare themselves to others; can you understand that?"

Ji Sisi huffed, "They’re another pair like Yan Han, thinking they’re the only ones who have worked hard, while we just lay in bed and got lucky with a stroke of fortune."

"Yan Han is much better now," Li Xiaobei quickly came to Yan Han’s defense.

"I’ve got good news for you, Sister Qingzhu has been selected for Team A." Rather than continuing the uncomfortable topic around Ye Qingzhu’s colleagues, Luo Ye changed the subject.

The three of them were surprised, "Congratulations, Instructor Ye!"

"Thank you, thank you."

Naturally, Ye Qingzhu was very happy to have been selected. As she said, everyone has a sense of competition; it’s just that the objects and matters of comparison vary, who can truly be free from it?

Liang Xiaorao let out a sigh, "Luoluo and Sisi might have a chance to become colleagues with Instructor Ye, but I’m out of the picture for sure. As for Little Bei, her chances are slim too."

Li Xiaobei’s face scrunched up, "I only made it to the end of the exercises because I was under the leader’s wing, but my selection results were really not that great, so I’m out of luck too."

"After graduation, you’ll all be the sought-after talents of various units. There’s nothing to regret. If you really like Team A, you can try for the selection next year," Ye Qingzhu comforted.

Liang Xiaorao perked up again, "Actually, given my abilities and personality, joining Team A might not be the best choice for me. I’ve decided to study and train diligently. Becoming a commanding and dashing female officer after graduation is my short-term goal."

Ye Qingzhu patted her approvingly, "Xiao Ruo has matured."

"Indeed!"

Ji Sisi pointed at her, "Look how proud she is. She got all serious for a moment, and then immediately reverted back to her usual self."

Ye Qingzhu sighed philosophically, "We can’t always control ourselves, which leads to all sorts of things happening. How far are we now from our original intentions? Some realize their mistakes midway and can find their way back, while others may be lost forever."

"I was the only one in our village to get into a military academy. When I received the admission notice, my dad bought a big bag of candy and handed them out to everyone he met on the street. At that time, I felt like the happiest person in the world, thinking that wearing a military uniform home every year and making my parents proud would be the happiest thing ever. After starting the selection, as my results improved step by step, I gradually became imbalanced, especially during the elimination process; I would get really anxious, until I entered the later stages of the training and realized the gap between myself and others, then I began to calm down a bit." Li Xiaobei said as she hugged Luo Ye’s arm, "Especially grateful for the leader’s help. Without the leader, I might have been the one who got lost and couldn’t find the way back."

Luo Ye looked at them amused, "Is this a session of criticism and self-criticism?"

Ye Qingzhu cleared her throat and looked serious, "It’s Ye’er’s turn to criticize herself. Think about it, what have you done wrong?"

Pretending to ponder, Luo Ye replied, "Nothing!"

"There must be, think hard!"

"No!"

"What do you mean ’no’? When dealing with some people, you must absolutely not show them a good face... Ah, it really is whatever you hate comes your way..."

"Are you guys off to Military Garden? Little Ye’er, bumping into each other again, seems like our fates are really intertwined." Feng Tianzhi approached with a smile on his face.

"Feng Tianzhi, can you tone it down? If you have no shame, Little Ye’er still needs some; with everyone around, speaking such words, have you thought about the impact on Ye’er?"

"Ye Qingzhu, your anger is quite baffling." Feng Tianzhi’s narrow eyes squinted. "Are you worrying on behalf of your brother?"

"Forget it, I won’t talk to someone like you." Ye Qingzhu, huffing with rage, took Luo Ye and left.

"Dead Luoluo, looks like you didn’t miss us at all. Where did you run off to?" Xing Nong yelled as she ran over, followed by Yaoguang, who promptly straightened up upon seeing Ye Qingzhu’s displeased face: "Instructor Ye, hello!"

"Instructor Ye, hello!" Yaoguang quickly greeted as well.

"Hello." Ye Qingzhu looked at Luo Ye. "I won’t be going to your place then. Later, just bring your phone to me." After speaking, she turned and left.

"Luoluo, did we upset Instructor Ye?" Xing Nong wore a look of total bewilderment.

Luo Ye warmly embraced Xing Nong and Yaoguang. "No, it’s not about you guys. When did you come back?"

Xing Nong pouted unhappily: "We’ve been back for over half an hour, and you have the cheek to ask. The first thing we did upon returning was excitedly look for you, and there you were, off playing somewhere, heartless!"

Luo Ye quickly apologized: "Alright, alright, my fault, okay?"

Ji Sisi teased: "Xing Nong, Yaoguang, don’t treat us like we’re invisible, at least give us a greeting."

"Hello, we’re going to take Luoluo away to have a little chat." Saying this, Xing Nong pulled Luo Ye and ran towards a more secluded area, with Yaoguang hastily following.

"These people, once they meet they just can’t seem to part from each other." Ji Sisi shook her head with a smile.

"I’m so jealous." Li Xiaobei said, full of longing.

Liang Xiaorao patted her: "Let’s just be close ourselves, no need for jealousy."

"What about me?" Ji Sisi deliberately made a sour face.

"Let’s all be close, all together."

Ji Sisi sighed softly: "Alas, no matter how close, it’s impossible to reach the level of their bond. Some things just can’t be forced."

"Luoluo, let me tell you, Boss Ye is not bad." The first thing Xing Nong said upon stopping was to praise Ye Xuan.

"Soccer ball, I can’t even with you." Luo Ye facepalmed.

"I’m just speaking the truth." Xing Nong poked Yaoguang. "Don’t just stand there, tell Luoluo, am I telling the truth or not?"

"Yes!" Yaoguang responded briefly.

"Forget it, can’t rely on your brief words for anything." Xing Nong pushed her away with disgust: "Just keep your eyes peeled and see if anyone is coming. I’ll give Luoluo the update."

"Look at you making this all cloak and dagger."

"Heartless, me and Yaoguang have really done our due diligence for you. You should know, Yu Na is taking any chance she gets to cozy up to Boss Ye. Besides our training, me and Yaoguang are keeping a close eye on her, ready to nip any advances in the bud.

Luckily, Boss Ye is also on top of things, not falling for Yu Na’s tricks. During the exercises, he purposefully divided us into two groups and kept Yu Na back at the base.

Let me tell you, for this issue, Yu Na even cried and begged Boss Ye, who righteously said that he left her behind for a more significant task and ordered her to obey commands.

With such a big accusation laid upon her, Yu Na didn’t dare to disobey, only we know Boss Ye just didn’t want to see her. Luoluo, if it won’t do, just take Boss Ye for yourself, he’s a good catch."

"Who was it that said before that a man who looks too good can’t be trusted? Why the rush now?"

"That was then, this is now." Xing Nong said anxiously: "Don’t take this lightly, okay? When we came back, we ran into two female officers, probably colleagues of Boss Ye. They were quite pretty and clearly had designs on Boss Ye. I’m just afraid the fat will end up in someone else’s field, you know?"

"Alright, ball and Demon, thank you for your heartfelt concern. Let’s head back, it’s almost time for dinner, and we don’t want to keep Instructor Mo waiting."

After their hushed conversation, the three of them left. Around the corner, a military man around fifty years old walked out expressionlessly, taking brisk steps towards Division A.

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