Girls und War

You might use wall bounces, close throws, and other tactics. Throwing requires precision, and there can be no mistakes. Otherwise, if a grenade bounces back, you'll wipe out your team and be doomed.

These three uses are what new recruits need to be familiar with.

However, in order to prevent recruits from injuring themselves during the learning process, the throwing objects used for practice are all weighted models.

However, throwing the weighted model is not that easy, and many girls cannot throw it to the passing line of 30 meters.

So today's training was spent throwing grenades.

When the training was over and the team was about to be disbanded, Major Fake Walked to the side of the team.

Xia Shu didn't care. But after a while, Shuibian asked Xia Shu to step out.

Then he took Xia Shu away while pretending to sleep.

Xia Shu didn't know what the major wanted to talk to him about, so he had to follow her to the meeting room.

He pretended to be asleep and let her sit down while he got up to make tea.

"How far did you throw it?" Jiamei suddenly asked.

Throwing what? Throwing objects?

"More than sixty meters." Xia Shu answered honestly.

"That's impressive. Number one among the new recruits?"

"Ah."

Fake Sleep said as he placed a cup of hot tea in front of Natsuki.

He also held a cup and sat opposite Xia Shu.

Xia Shu thanked him but didn't touch the tea.

She still didn't know why Fake Sleep was looking for her.

He squinted his eyes, blew on the rim of his cup, and asked casually, "Among the new recruits, you're the best, right?"

Xia Shu smiled and said, "It's okay."

"Excessive modesty is pride." Jiamei said this and put the cup on the table.

The atmosphere was a little depressing. Xia Shu remained silent, waiting for her to speak.

"Don't be nervous, I'm not here to cause you any trouble." Fake Mei said with a smile, "What are you worried about? Is it the same thing I said to you the first time we met? What did I say?"

Xia Shu didn't answer. He thought for a moment, then suddenly realized something and said, "Oh. I was saying, you're a spy sent from another war zone, right? I was just kidding. Don't be so petty."

Xia Shu raised his eyebrows when he heard this, then picked up the cup and took a sip.

"That's right, you seem to be very dissatisfied now. It seems like I'm bullying a new recruit. I never do such a thing." Jiamei said with a smile.

Xia Shu didn't know how to respond.

She just felt now that this major was a very difficult person to get along with.

She appears to be friendly on the surface, but in reality she is full of thorns. If you are not careful, she will prick you to the bone.

Now it seemed that she was caring for the new recruits, but in reality, Xia Shu always felt like she was being interrogated.

"Is there anything the company commander wants to talk to me about?" Xia Shu had a businesslike expression on his face.

"Nothing, just wanted to talk to you." He clasped his hands together on the table and placed them in front of him. "Basically, all the new recruits in the company have to talk to each other. It's just a formality, don't take it too seriously."

If she hadn't said this, Xia Shu wouldn't have been suspicious, but as soon as she said it, Xia Shu became even more suspicious.

"Oh, okay. Let's talk." Xia Shu sat up straight.

Xia Shu's stiff movements did not cause any change in Jiamei's expression.

She asked softly, "Is there anything about life in the recruit company that you're not used to?"

"It's pretty good. The squad leader treats us very well, and the commanders also care about us."

"Is it hard?"

"It's not hard. If you find it hard to join the army, you might as well not join."

"What are your goals next?"

"Join the army to serve the country... No, serve the region. Contribute to the construction of the army."

"...Could you please stop talking like that? Are you from ancient times?"

"okay."

Fake Sleep tilted his head to look at her and asked in confusion, "Don't you have any pursuits of your own? Any goals for the future?"

"Your own pursuit?" Xia Shu didn't understand.

"Don't be angry if I tell you this," Fake Sleep said directly, "Actually, I've been observing you."

Xia Shu didn't react when he heard this.

She had expected this. After all, the major had suspected her of being a spy from the beginning.

Fake Me shook his head, a little puzzled, and said, "You seem to be obsessed with training. You're thinking about it all the time. Your enthusiasm is incredible. It doesn't seem like you're doing it for show. Why?"

Xia Shu didn’t understand either. Isn’t this what soldiers should do?

"Those recruits in your class seem more real to me. Their training is targeted and has expectations. But I can see that your training is simply for the sake of training. That's not cute at all." Fake Sleep said, picking up the tea and taking a sip.

Cute? Why cute?

Fake Sleep seemed to understand Xia Shu's confusion, thought for a moment, and then asked, "What do you plan to do after you retire?"

Natsuki answered directly, "I don't know."

"Have you never thought about anything else besides training and fighting?"

"No."

Jiamei laughed, seeming a little helpless.

She felt that Xia Shu was the hedgehog, and she herself had no idea where to start.

What is this? Hedgehog versus hedgehog?

"I now think you can't be a spy. A spy wouldn't be so honest." Jiamei said.

Xia Shu didn't say anything.

"Let's talk about something else. The topic that interests you - what do you think of the modern military system?" Jiamei started a new conversation.

Xia Shu thought for a moment and replied, "I think it's quite good. In this weak social situation, it's possible to cultivate military talents that still have a bit of wildness. The war zone system has played an indispensable role."

"Really? I thought you looked down on modern soldiers."

"Why? Am I not one too?"

"You're different. You're a freak."

"..."

"I'm sorry, I was so harsh." Fake Me shrugged. "You're a freak who's far superior to all the other soldiers of your time."

Isn't this still a freak?

"So, Miss Freak," Fake Sleep gave a playful smile, "would you rather be a soldier or an officer?"

6④. About becoming an officer

Napoleon once said that a soldier who does not want to be a general is not a good soldier.

Natsuki is a good soldier, so she must want to be a general.

But is it easy to be a general?

It is not easy to become an officer, let alone a general.

"You want to promote me to an officer?" Xia Shu was a little curious.

"It's not that I want to promote you." Jiamei said with a smile, "I don't have the qualifications, no one has the qualifications.

"The military system before you makes one thing clear: only those who work hard will be selected to enter the military academy and become officers."

Xia Shu understood.

Pretend to sleep This means that there is a high possibility that she will be selected into the military academy.

"Any requests?" Xia Shu asked.

"It's not a big requirement. Those with less than ten years of military service, who have passed the Higher Education Proficiency Test and are suitable for development into military talent, will be selected for the military academy. I've seen your file. You have a bachelor's degree, right?"

"Yes." Xia Shu replied.

She had indeed already passed a self-taught course similar to Earth's university studies. This level of exam was only passed by the average Blue Star person at the age of 22. But as a reborn being who had experienced exam-oriented education, this kind of test was a piece of cake for her.

"Why don't you apply directly to a military academy?" Jiamei asked.

"They only accept people over 20 years old. I'm not old enough."

"Ah—yes. You're only sixteen." Fake Me sighed again and said, "Freak."

Xia Shu curled his lips.

"You're definitely qualified," Jiamei continued. "Every year, a company nominates several soldiers of appropriate age to attend the military academy. But only those who pass the exam can become officers. I don't think it's difficult for you, though. Ah, the recruit company doesn't have this qualification, so you'll have to work hard after joining the company. Of course, even if the company doesn't nominate you, you can always apply for the military academy yourself when you're old enough. It's just a matter of time."

Xia Shu nodded, she knew this.

"I don't want to talk nonsense with you. I think you guessed it. I called you here for something else." Jiamei suddenly changed the subject.

Xia Shu looked up at her, and she also opened her eyes and looked at Xia Shu, with no expression on her face.

"Honestly, I don't care if you're from another war zone." His unique lavender eyes flickered with a strange light. "Or, as I expect, you're a nail driven in from another war zone. That's even better for me."

Natsuki shrugged noncommittally.

"New recruit Xia Shu," said Jiamei with a smile, "I hope you will become an officer."

"why?"

"Because I need help, more help—to enable me to display my talents and reach a higher military position." Fake Sleeping nakedly displayed his wildness, "I want to be a general. I want to add suns on my shoulders. More suns, more symbols—even make it a shining golden shield. Do you understand?"

Xia Shu nodded.

"And you, Huashangshuoxun·Shiyiqu·Shu·Zherenzhiyuxia." Jiamei pronounced her full name. "You are an outstanding talent, a military genius. I want you."

Fake sleep said directly.

Xia Shu was silent for a moment and said, "I'm just a new soldier."

"But you will become an officer, you will definitely become one. When you become an officer, you will also need a senior officer to protect you from the wind and rain. I will help you." Fake Mei smiled and narrowed his eyes again. "You can think of this as an emotional investment. Look, I put it bluntly like this. With your personality, don't you prefer this kind of directness?"

Xia Shu looked at her girlish face that was full of youthfulness and found that he really couldn't hate her.

But this guy is definitely a master of psychological warfare.

"You don't have to rush to reply. Emotional investment is a long-term thing. When the right opportunity comes, I'll do my best to help you." Fake Sleep said, spreading his hands. "Just remember that I was the first one to bet on you, and that'll be all."

"You are the commander and I am a new recruit. I can't bear it..." Xia Shu said indifferently.

"We will be friends from now on. There are only superiors on the battlefield. We are nothing if we leave the army." Jiamei pinched Xia Shu's cheek with his hands and forced a smile.

"Come on, smile—a smile between friends."

Natsuki gave a fake smile, but Kamei was quite satisfied with it.

"After the recruit training is over, I will send you to a company you are familiar with. You should work hard and be selected for the military academy list as soon as possible." Jiamei picked up the cup and took a sip.

Xia Shu frowned and said, "Major Fake Sleep, don't be so..."

"I know," Fake Sleep interrupted what she was about to say, "You don't like privileges interfering, and too much preferential treatment will make you uncomfortable. There are some things I do, but you may not appreciate it. So I won't do anything, you can rest assured."

Xia Shu still felt a little uncomfortable. This woman was too fussy and difficult to deal with. Xia Shu just wanted to stay away from her and have nothing to do with her.

"There's another interesting thing I want to tell you." Fake Sleep narrowed his eyes and talked about another thing, "Your squad leader, Corporal Shuibian, has an officer sister. Did you know?"

Xia Shu narrowed his eyes and said nothing.

"Who is her sister? You know her. She is the platoon leader of the first platoon, Captain Fengqi. She is her sister." After Jiamei finished telling the news, he picked up the cup and started drinking tea.

The tea had long gone cold, but she still drank it with relish.