In name only: In the name of Zhao Mengsheng's son!

The next day, Zhao Zhongxin participated in military training. He was very comfortable with it. He had lived in a military compound since he was a child, and his grandfather treated him like a soldier, always making him follow the soldiers' requirements.

They were top-notch in marching and formation. It was a good thing they didn't have guns, otherwise Zhao Zhongxin would have shown them what a "gun king" was. The so-called "gun king" was actually someone who was fed bullets. Zhao Zhongxin's grandfather was in the Ministry of National Defense. Zhao Zhongxin started handling guns when he was seven or eight years old. He was truly one with the gun!

"Instructor, I've spotted a promising talent!"

Sure enough, the instructor who trained Zhao Zhongxin's class was the mentor.

"Huh? What kind of promising talent?"

The instructor asked a question!

"A promising soldier! Zhao Zhongxin in my unit is impeccable; he's number one in cross-country running, goose-stepping, and drill!"

The instructor said with great envy that he was ready to have a martial arts match to see how good Zhao Zhongxin's fist and foot skills were!

"Are you out of your mind? Who are they? College students! They're going to join the army with you? Are they throwing away their future?"

The instructor shook his head.

"You can take a leave of absence from school! You work in political affairs, why don't you try to persuade him?"

The instructor smiled and said...

"I'll go check it out later, see what's going on, and what kind of promising talent he is!"

"Okay, I'll do a 5km weighted cross-country run later, just you wait and see!"

The instructor really liked Zhao Zhongxin and desperately wanted him to become his soldier!

"No, just cross-country running is fine, don't carry heavy loads, they're still students!"

"I know what I'm doing!"

The instructor smiled and said that, then walked out.

"Weighted cross-country running?"

When this news reached Zhao Zhongxin's class, everyone was stunned. The military training was almost over, and the instructors were going to mess with them again!

Zhao Zhongxin didn't care. He was really good-looking, over 1.8 meters tall and weighing 160 pounds, and his grandfather had sculpted him up.

Qi Tongwei was also extraordinary. Although he was a little over 1.7 meters tall and thin, he grew up in the countryside and had better stamina than his classmates. Zhao Zhongxin was always first and he was second.

"Wow, that's at least twenty kilograms! That's right up to military standards!"

Zhao Zhongxin picked up a backpack and slung it over his shoulder; that familiar feeling was back!

Qi Tongwei didn't feel anything at first when he put it on his back. After all, it's not a big problem for a man to carry 40 kilograms. The main difficulty is running five kilometers while carrying it. Every hundred meters and every meter after that is difficult.

"Are you alright, Tongwei?"

Zhao Zhongxin asked a question! Qi Tongwei smiled and said it was nothing!

As before, Zhao Zhongxin and Qi Tongwei were in first and second place. For the first three kilometers, Qi Tongwei felt okay, but as it went on, he felt his steps became heavy. If Qi Tongwei was like this, the rest of the students were already sprawled out, and some of the persistent ones had already been lapped by Zhao Zhongxin and Qi Tongwei.

Zhao Zhongxin slowed down and stood beside him.

"Tongwei, keep going! I'll shield you from the wind. If things get too difficult, just hold onto my backpack!"

"Thanks, Brother Xin!"

Qi Tongwei was also somewhat moved by Zhao Zhongxin's words! But after speaking, he felt a bitter taste in his throat!

"He's really good, a promising talent! The one behind him is good too. Bring me the files of these two soldiers!"

The instructor looked at Zhao Zhongxin and Qi Tongwei with great satisfaction!

"yes!"

After reviewing Qi Tongwei's file, the instructor felt it was a pity. This kid from the countryside, who got into university, probably wouldn't have joined the army!

Then he opened Zhao Zhongxin's file! The column for father and mother was blank, and the column for grandparents was also blank. Then he looked at the ancestral home and place of residence, and he understood!

"Alright, no wonder he's in such good physical condition. Forget about him, he'll never be your soldier!"

The instructor smiled helplessly, while the teacher was still somewhat bewildered.

"Why?"

"Look at Zhao Zhongxin for yourself. He lives in Beijing, but his ancestral home is in Hunan. The fields for his parents and grandfather are blank. What kind of family do you think he comes from?"

The instructor smiled wryly, saying that the instructor hadn't even realized what was happening yet.

"An orphan? That's a bit pitiful, but it won't affect his military service! Our unit will definitely treat him like family!"

"Are you really stupid or just pretending? Just by looking at his file, you can tell he's the son of a high-ranking official. And he looks like he's been professionally trained. Maybe his dad or grandpa trained him. Even if someone else wanted to join the army, they wouldn't be in your hands."

There's something the instructor didn't say: even if Zhao Zhongxin were to join the army, he'd have to be in Beijing. In the old days, in ancient times, Zhao Zhongxin's status would have been that of a personal guard for the emperor, a member of the Imperial Guard. He wouldn't be serving in the military in a local area! The blood is too red!

"what?"

The instructor understood, and felt it was a pity, but he also thought Qi Tongwei was good! His stamina was impressive!

In the end, only Zhao Zhongxin and Qi Tongwei were still persevering. Qi Tongwei's steps became increasingly difficult, as if his legs were filled with lead! Finally, he collapsed from exhaustion.

Seeing this, Zhao Zhongxin stopped, squatted down, and glanced at him. He saw that Qi Tongwei's face was covered in sweat, and he was breathing heavily.

"Tongwei, get up! Two more laps!"

"I...I can't run anymore! You continue!"

Qi Tongwei spoke in a hoarse voice! Zhao Zhongxin didn't waste any time, unfastened his backpack, put it on his front, and then directly pulled him up, carrying Qi Tongwei halfway on his back!

"No, you, Brother Xin, it's me!"

Qi Tongwei was about to say something when Zhao Zhongxin pointed to his military uniform.

"We're wearing military uniforms, you're my comrade-in-arms now. If I just leave like this, wouldn't that be abandoning my comrade?"

Needless to say, Qi Tongwei happened to fall right in front of these instructors, and when they heard Zhao Zhongxin say these words, they were all filled with excitement!

"Put me down, I'll run myself! Let's run together!"

Qi Tongwei was a man of unwavering will. Zhao Zhongxin's words not only stirred the instructor's blood, but also his. At that moment, he understood what brotherhood truly meant!

"Okay, keep it up!"

Zhao Zhongxin also put him down. Although Qi Tongwei ran slowly, Zhao Zhongxin stayed with him until he took the last step!

"Haha, you did it!"

Zhao Zhongxin ripped off his backpack and looked at Qi Tongwei with a smile, and Qi Tongwei smiled back! A very happy and content smile!

Suddenly, a burst of applause erupted!

Zhao Zhongxin looked over and saw that they were the instructors and counselors!

"Greetings, sir!"

Zhao Zhongxin saluted, and seeing that perfect military salute, the instructor knew he was right! This man looked just like a soldier!

"Never abandon, never give up, well done! You two are the best I've trained this year! Interested in joining the army?"

The instructor wanted Qi Tongwei, even though he knew it was impossible for either of them, but there was no harm in giving it a try!

"No, sir! My family wants me to focus on my studies!"

Zhao Zhongxin refused outright. He had been subjected to military-style management since childhood and couldn't stand it anymore. Joining the army? He was just asking for trouble!

The instructor nodded without saying anything, but looked at Qi Tongwei!

After a long pause, Qi Tongwei finally spoke.

"No, sir, the money for my studies was all raised by the villagers. I'm the only college student in the village. I'm sorry!"

The instructor shook his head. Qi Tongwei was really good. He had reached his limit and finished the rest of the way because of a single sentence. That was pushing himself beyond his limits. If he were to join the army, he would definitely thrive. But if he had to choose between university and the army, he would choose university!