CHAPTER 682: CHAPTER 682: TRANSFER TO ANOTHER DEPARTMENT

The joy of promotion was thoroughly doused by Teacher Mu Jianling.

Chilled to the core.

Ji You lost the urge to boast. At that moment, Dr. Luo finished compiling the data Ji You had sent over, and with a slight frown, said to Ji You, "There’s a bit of a large error with the data. Why don’t you come over now so I can check it thoroughly again?"

Now?

The night had already shrouded the windows, with just specks of light scattering from a room in a nearby tall building, perhaps from a student who hadn’t gone to sleep, still secretly training...

The night was serene.

Ji You stood up, preparing to head to the medical room.

After Dr. Luo spoke, she put down her pen and seemed to only then realize how late it was. She hurriedly said, "Never mind, let’s do it tomorrow, it’s getting late, get some sleep early."

Ji You: "..."

Ji You asked, "Are you sure I don’t need to come over now?"

Dr. Luo shook her head: "No need."

Ji You thought for a moment, then nodded: "Okay."

With that said, Ji You looked at both her mentors, Teacher Mu and Dr. Luo, and politely said, "Dr. Luo, Teacher Mu, good night, see you tomorrow."

Dr. Luo: "See you tomorrow."

Mu Jianling: "2B, see you tomorrow."

Ji You: "..."

Ji You took a deep breath, reminding herself: Let it go, let it go, it’s because I can’t beat her.

...

The next day.

Training as usual.

After class in the afternoon, Ji You went to the medical room, and this time Dr. Luo personally conducted the examination for Ji You, confirming that she indeed had broken through the B-grade physical strength and meticulously recorded the data. After updating the Body Building Medicine formula, Dr. Luo patted Ji You on the shoulder, smiling and saying, "Not bad, you really are 2B now."

Ji You: "..."

Ji You said a bit gloomily, "Dr. Luo, could we perhaps not bring that up anymore?"

Really—

Just thinking about it is depressing.

"2B is 2B, you have to face reality bravely." Dr. Luo giggled, her eyes curving slightly, lips forming a faint dimple...

Ji You: "..."

Let it go, let it go, who asks her reliance on Dr. Luo for her path of promotion?

Ji You gritted her teeth and said, "Don’t worry, I will advance to Double A as soon as possible, I won’t give you a chance to laugh at me anymore."

Upon hearing this, Dr. Luo’s gaze circled around Ji You then settled on her chest, and she said with a smile, "A good goal."

Ji You: "..."

Ji You said speechlessly, "Dr. Luo, why are you acting like a rogue? At least pay attention to your image! You have to know, all the students of Lanyue Star Military Academy see you as a gentle, kind, and understanding big sister!"

Dr. Luo said with a smile, "I am still that understanding, gentle big sister, Student Ji You. If you have any development issues, I have many health remedies to improve them, guaranteed harmless."

Ji You: "..."

Ji You: "Goodbye!"

After leaving the medical room, Ji You returned to her dormitory, continued with today’s Body Building Medicine. After soaking, she trained in the gym until rest time before going to bed to sleep.

In the following days, Mecha training continued as usual. Mu Jianling had the students train individually, and then she checked on each of their progresses one by one. Whenever she found something that needed correction, Mu Jianling would offer guidance for error correction...

During this period, Ji You’s progress was slow. Although she still couldn’t control Chasing Sun and was overwhelmed by its weight every day, she kept improving. Now, she could completely control both arms and one leg of Chasing Sun and occasionally take a few steps on one leg.

Thus, in these days, the students in the training room developed a new hobby: guessing how many steps Ji You could take before falling with one leg.

Ji You didn’t disappoint them. Each day, she took 2 steps more than the previous day, not even one more, like a stingy ghost.

Later on, everyone lost interest in guessing how many more steps she could run. Instead, they found amusement in watching her comedic falls on one foot.

Ji You just curled her lip in response and retorted with a few words: "Mortal pleasures, this boss doesn’t bother to care!"

Ten days were left until the end-of-term exams. Ji You thought it would be another ordinary day when the bell rang for the end of class. Just as Mu Jianling was about to announce the dismissal...

Suddenly—

A male student stood up: "Report to the teacher..."

Mu Jianling looked up and said, "Speak."

This male student wasn’t tall, only about 1.8 meters, which didn’t stand out among the Combat Department students. Not only was he physically unremarkable, but his training performance had also always been at the bottom.

The student lowered his head, his face filled with dejection as he spoke softly, "Teacher... I want to apply to exit the Combat Department."

Upon hearing this, the room fell silent.

No one expected the student to say this, and for a moment, nearly a thousand students in the training room all looked up at him. The atmosphere gradually became tinged with a sense of oppression...

Mu Jianling watched him all along, and her expression showed no surprise at his decision, but she didn’t immediately respond.

Silence.

It spread continuously around the room...

Teacher Mu Jianling remained silent, making the male student a bit anxious. He cautiously lifted his head and asked, "Can... can I?"

Mu Jianling said, "Yes."

Her voice was clear, decisive, and natural, without a hint of displeasure or annoyance.

The male student sighed in relief but then heard Teacher Mu Jianling suddenly ask, "Which department do you plan to switch to?"

The student looked up at Teacher Mu Jianling.

Mu Jianling, who asked the question, had shed her usual strictness and chilliness. Her tone was unexpectedly gentle and caring. This side of Teacher Mu, not just the male student but also the other students from the Combat Department, had never seen before.

Being looked at by such a Teacher Mu, the dejection on the student’s face lessened a bit, and the anxiety in his heart slowly dissolved. He mustered his courage and earnestly said, "I’m planning to transfer to the Mechanical Manufacturing Department!"

Compared to the Mechanical Manufacturing System, the Mechanical Manufacturing Department has lower requirements for spiritual power and personal creativity. After graduation, there are many relevant jobs, and it’s a group of talents highly needed by the Alliance.

Hearing his choice, Mu Jianling smiled and said, "The Mechanical Manufacturing Department is very good and suits you well. My suggestion for you is also to transfer to this department."

Upon hearing this, the student felt a release from his tension and confusion, and he nodded vigorously. Opening his mouth, he started talking more, "Yes, initially I hesitated a long time between the Combat Department and the Mechanical Manufacturing Department. But I’ve always had a dream of becoming a Mechanical Warrior and protecting our nation, so even though I knew it wasn’t right for me, I still chose the Combat Department. Now, I realize I’m really not suitable to be a Mechanical Warrior, I’ve awakened from that dream, and it’s time to face reality."

After he finished speaking, it was like he had unloaded a heavy mountain that had been oppressing his chest for years, and he felt much more relaxed.

Mu Jianling’s tone was still gentle as she smiled and said, "Protecting your home and country doesn’t only mean being a Mechanical Warrior. A Mechanical Manufacturing Master, Mechanic, Material Master... even actors, as long as you stand firm in your post, can contribute to the Alliance and help build it up."

Throughout this time, the male student stood straight, and as Teacher Mu’s voice settled, he raised his hand, saluting with a standard warrior’s salute, and loudly said, "Yes! I will heed Teacher’s instruction."

Mu Jianling said, "Submit your transfer application later, and I will approve it." After speaking, Mu Jianling looked around and saw the other students’ expressions were a bit listless, not very spirited.

Mu Jianling didn’t concern herself with that and directly said, "Class dismissed."

After speaking, she left with a step.

The students left the training room one by one.

Ji You moved a bit slower and was among the last to leave the training room. She felt somewhat suffocated and saw the first boy to apply for the transfer still standing still. He quietly stood inside the training room, back facing the door, with his shoulders shaking slightly...

In the silence, there was a faint, low sound of crying...