On a rainy night, the school beauty knocked on my door and asked for shelter

Wang Lan, who had just been unwilling to do anything, immediately transformed into a glutton, pounced on the takeout and wolfed it down, frantically replenishing her depleted energy.

He truly lived up to his declaration of "eating meat to replenish his energy," gnawing on braised pork ribs as if he were fighting someone to the death.

Li Zhe slowly ate the light soup noodles, feeling his energy gradually returning.

Shen Xinghe asked Chen Mo to order a light meal set meal. He didn't eat much, but it was very balanced, and he ate slowly and carefully.

Chen Mo ordered himself a bento box and texted Su Yuqing while eating.

The situation in the girls' dormitory was similar. The three girls who had collapsed earlier immediately changed their demeanor during lunch, quickly replenishing their energy without any regard for appearances.

Hearing Su Yuqing's description, Chen Mo couldn't help but laugh, "You should eat more like them too."

The two chatted sweetly on voice, finished their lunch together, and then hung up the phone to prepare for a nap.

Having already been exhausted all morning, the post-meal spike in blood sugar caused extreme drowsiness to overwhelm everyone.

Lin Xiaoxiao yawned, her eyelids drooping: "I can't take it anymore, I have to sleep for a while, otherwise I'll definitely die of exhaustion this afternoon."

Zhou Yue rubbed her temples and said, "Set an alarm for 1:40, don't oversleep."

The girls' dormitory quickly quieted down, with only the sound of even breathing remaining.

In the boys' dormitory, Wang Lan and Li Zhe fell asleep almost instantly, with Wang Lan even snoring rhythmically.

Shen Xinghe maintained his characteristic tidiness, tidying up his desk before lying down on the bed and closing his eyes to rest. After confirming that everyone was settled, Chen Mo set his alarm and took a nap at his desk.

He's not used to going to bed without showering.

The short lunch break was incredibly effective in restoring everyone's health, much like a spring of water in a parched desert.

When the alarm clock rang shrilly, there was another round of painful wails in each dormitory room.

"Let me sleep for five more minutes..." Wang Lan mumbled, burying her face in the pillow.

"If you sleep any longer, prepare to stand at attention for an hour," Chen Mo said with a smile as he stood up, his clear voice threateningly.

These words were more effective than anything else, and Wang Lan sat up with a start.

Li Zhe also struggled to get up immediately, though his eyes were still dazed.

Shen Xinghe had also gotten up and was straightening his slightly wrinkled training uniform.

On the other side, the girls, with each other's encouragement and help, also managed to regain their human form, though their faces were still somewhat pale and their walking posture was noticeably stiff.

At 2 p.m., the sun was blazing, and the rubber track on the playground emitted a unique smell from the heat.

Many people returned to the team right on time. Instructor Lei's cold gaze swept over them, and only after seeing that no one was late did he nod almost imperceptibly.

"Didn't any of you take a lunch break? Look at how listless you all are!" Instructor Lei's voice boomed, piercing through the afternoon heat. "It seems the training this morning was too light!"

The crowd below fell silent instantly.

Many people wanted to complain, saying that it wasn't that there was no lunch break, but that the training in the morning was too intense and the lunch break was too short to recover.

But when they thought about how strict the instructors were, they dared not say a word about their grievances.

Chen Mo laughed when he heard the instructor say that.

He missed his training instructors from his police academy days. He would often say the opposite of what he meant to give everyone extra practice as an excuse.

Looking back on those days, Chen Mo couldn't help but feel a little nostalgic for the drive he had back then.

But things are different now. The person in my heart has returned to my life, and I no longer need to rekindle that reckless drive.

The rest of my life should be spent cherishing it and living it out with her.

As Chen Mo reminisced about the past, the instructor was still giving a speech.

"This afternoon, we'll practice turning on the spot and marching in step! Don't think these are easy! I want perfect uniformity, absolute obedience!" Instructor Lei roared. "Now, everyone! Attention—!"

The cycle of suffering begins again.

Turn right, turn left, turn around... the monotonous commands are repeated endlessly.

With both mental exhaustion and muscle soreness acting up, distorted movements, slow reactions, and collisions frequently occurred as instructors gave commands.

As a result, the group of people naturally got a scolding.

"Third boy in the second row! Can't you tell left from right?!"

"Fifth girl in the third row! Step in step! Didn't you eat?!"

"Everyone, pay attention to the range of your arm swing! How many times have I told you! It has to be consistent!"

The instructors' shouts were incessant, sweat soaked through everyone's backs, and beads of sweat rolled down their foreheads, stinging their eyes, yet they still couldn't reach out to wipe them away.

Su Yuqing felt that her calves, which had been "treated" by Chen Mo that morning, soon felt as heavy as if they were filled with lead, and every turn she made pulled on her sore muscles.

She gritted her teeth and tried her best to keep up with the pace, her gaze involuntarily drawn to Chen Mo's tall and straight back in the front row, which became her motivation to persevere.

When Zhao Ya turned around, she almost fell because her ankle was weak. Fortunately, Zhou Yue, who was next to her, caught her in time.

Her face paled slightly, and she thanked him in a low voice, but her eyes subconsciously searched for Shen Xinghe's figure.

His movements were precise and swift, and the wind he stirred up as he turned carried a cool, powerful energy that inexplicably reassured her.

Although Wang Lan was tired, she had good physical strength and adapted quickly. Her movements gradually became more standard and powerful, and she even received a rare "not bad" evaluation from the instructor.

This is actually thanks to Wang Lan's athletic talent for dynamic events. As long as you don't keep him stationary, he can handle them all.

Making him stand still, let alone for half an hour, even for five minutes, is worse than killing him.

In contrast, Li Zhe struggled with all types of sports. His movements were always a beat slower, but his eyes remained focused, and he possessed a tenacity that was no less than that of others. He tried his best to imitate the movements of those around him and refused to give up easily.

The hardest part was when everyone had just gotten used to the sore backs and numb legs, and then the instructors suddenly announced a break.

Actually, if you don't rest, you can persist for another half hour. By then, everyone will be in a numb state and will be able to keep going.

On the contrary, it was precisely that short break in the middle that brought everyone back to their senses, making them feel even more tired and exhausted.

But judging from the instructor's expression, he clearly arranged it this way on purpose.

After all, their muscles were sore and numb, so continuing to train wouldn't be very effective. He wanted everyone to remember the discomfort of training so they would better appreciate and understand just how difficult it is to be a soldier! (End of Chapter)