Free Web NovelChapter 1412: Chapter 1412: Shen Changqing’s Candy
Although she wasn’t really messy, Shen Changqing returned alone to the contestants’ dormitory after two days of competition, cleaned up, dressed neatly, and then rejoined Ji You and the others at the square.
Lou had bought a Tiramisu set for Ji You, and when the food packaging was opened, it revealed a simple dining table with several chairs, just enough for Ji You and the others to sit on. They sat down, looking up at the large screen broadcasting the competition in real-time.
Shen Changqing sat down and saw the snacks on the table, including fruit preserves, dried fruits, candies, jerky, melon seeds, peanuts...
The variety was very complete, and Shen Changqing was slightly surprised: [Who is so generous?]
Seemingly noticing the confusion in Shen Changqing’s eyes, Ji You said with a smile, "Me!"
Shen Changqing: "..."
Shen Changqing withdrew his hand, which was reaching for the candy.
Ji You asked curiously, "Why aren’t you eating?"
Shen Changqing replied honestly, "I’m afraid to eat?"
Ji You waved his hand generously and said, "No poison, go ahead."
Shen Changqing’s hand uncontrollably reached for the candy, but suddenly, remembering something, he asked warily, "No charge?"
Ji You: "..."
Yue Qiguang, Lou, Sheng Qingyan, and the others burst out laughing.
Shen Changqing, such an honest, straightforward, kind, and sincere kid, has now become so suspicious that he fears being swindled or extorted. Ji You was a bit helpless, saying, "No charge."
Shen Changqing felt relieved but still looked guarded, cleared his throat, and asked, "Cough cough... no other attached conditions?"
"There are!" Ji You replied simply.
Upon hearing this, Shen Changqing immediately relaxed and took the candy, timidly asking, "Ji You, what are the additional conditions? Cough cough... Other than credit points and points, I won’t sign any contract."
Ji You: "..."
Lou and the others laughed even more heartily.
Seeing Ji You’s helpless and annoyed look, Lou felt a bit sympathetic and quickly mediated, saying, "Cough cough... Ji You, don’t be upset. Mainly because everyone has suffered so many losses before, it’s the saying, ’Once bitten by a snake, a decade is afraid of a rope.’ It’s better to be cautious regardless."
Ji You: "..."
Ji You raised his eyes and glanced at Lou, saying gloomily, "Brother... the Tiramisu is finished, why don’t you buy me another one?"
"Cough cough..." Upon hearing this, Lou forced a laugh and quickly started feigning ignorance, "I was just talking nonsense, don’t take it seriously."
Yue Qiguang rolled his eyes, "You idiot, do you have any shame left?"
Lou kept his mouth shut, acting honest and allowing the others to poke fun at him.
Shen Changqing held the candy, torn between eating and not eating, noticed Sheng Qingyan sitting next to him munching away. After finishing one, Sheng Qingyan took another from the table. Shen Changqing was puzzled, "Ayan?"
Sheng Qingyan lifted his eyelids lazily, saying, "Why care so much? Just eat. Once it’s finished, pretend you don’t know anything. If she wants us to accompany her, then act like you’ve never eaten it."
Shen Changqing: "Cough cough..."
Ji You slapped him, "Spicy Eye, you think I can’t hear you, right?"
Sheng Qingyan shrank his neck but continued munching away like a squirrel.
Seeing everyone eating, Shen Changqing thought for a while, then decisively tore off the candy wrapper and popped it into his mouth. Suddenly, he remembered he forgot something and hurriedly asked, "Ji You, what condition did you mention earlier?"
Ji You waved with a smile, "Nothing much, just return three for every one you eat."
Shen Changqing: "..."
Shen Changqing considered spitting out the candy, but—
It was so sweet.
Sweet and smooth with a layer of chocolate, melts in the mouth...
Shen Changqing couldn’t resist the temptation. Three for each it is, he’d deal with it when it’s done.
Cough cough...
Then.
Shen Changqing suddenly asked, "Ji You, I heard you won against Shen Sheng when I went back to the dormitory?"
Ji You raised his chin proudly, saying, "It’s not just a rumor, it’s a fact. I did beat her."
Shen Changqing looked at Ji You’s jubilant face and suddenly felt that his small improvements were still too little, too little...
Shen Changqing said, "Ji You, you’re amazing."
"Of course." Ji You said loudly, "I am destined to be the king standing at the World’s Peak."
Shen Changqing whispered, "Hmm."
But—
My goal is to defeat the king at the World’s Peak.
Shen Changqing silently clenched his fist.
The atmosphere in the entire square was still lively, with everyone in groups of threes and fives discussing the happenings in the competition.
The current Commander of Battalion 1 is Chu Jiaojiao. Of course, due to her skewed test results, her Physical Strength is very strong, ranking third in physical charts, but her spiritual power is slightly lagging, making her overall ranking 75. However, her spiritual power is only A-level, with a considerable gap compared to Shen Sheng’s Double S-class, hence Chu Jiaojiao’s results are quite good, and her overall ranking isn’t too low.
But!
Such ranking is not enough for her to claim the leadership position of Battalion 1, so she started as a Squad Leader, in a geographically disadvantaged, remote area.
The beginning wasn’t promising.
Due to deliberately concealing the strengths on the test list, all ten contestants from Lanyue Star Military Academy faced unfavorable starts, but whether it was the lower-ranked soldiers like Ji You and Shen Changqing, or mid-ranked positions like Yue Qiguang, Lou, and others, they eventually transformed their statuses through strong abilities and quick adaptability.
Chu Jiaojiao, of course, was the same.
Being a member of the Chu Family, with her grandmother and second aunt both Commanders of the Alliance’s First Legion, overseeing the First Army’s warriors, Chu Jiaojiao’s skills in leading troops were not bad, and she was raised in a harsh military environment, carrying a natural, heroic spirit of a warrior.
Upon entering, understanding the rules instantly, Chu Jiaojiao knew she needed to immediately consolidate all the personnel of Battalion 1.
She must quickly, accurately, and fiercely integrate everyone! And the most suitable person to lead this mission, undoubtedly, was the Commander of Battalion 1.
The current Commander, whom Chu Jiaojiao knew, was a male student from the Third Army, his name doesn’t matter, what matters is he was under Chu Jiaojiao’s defeat.
Chu Jiaojiao pondered for a few seconds, stroking her chin.
Just serve as an ordinary Squad Leader?
No.
Chu Jiaojiao felt the significance of being a Squad Leader wasn’t much, only being the Commander would allow her to wield all her abilities. Therefore, how to swiftly seize the position of Commander without undermining Battalion 1’s foundation was Chu Jiaojiao’s immediate task.
