Chapter 141 - 141 120 Unexpected

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141: Chapter 120: Unexpected 141: Chapter 120: Unexpected One update had arrived, and there were still two more to come today, dear readers, sprinkle some pink, won’t you? ———————————————- Looking at Yang Xiaoli’s defiant face across from her, Zeng Meili sighed softly, “You know why I brought you to the office alone, right?” “Commander, you wanted to give me a chance.” Wasn’t that obvious? Zeng Meili, exasperated, touched her forehead, “Yang Xiaoli, just for the position of squad leader, was it worth doing such a thing?” Yang Xiaoli straightened her back, “A king is made, a loser condemned—I’ll accept whatever punishment you decide, Commander.” “Standing upright doesn’t mean you did the right thing, talking about kings and losers...” Zeng Meili, at a loss for words, looked at her, not knowing what to say. She had studied the documents of each team member; Yang Xiaoli was no exception. Yang Xiaoli’s father was the mayor of City A, her grandfather had just retired as the governor, and her uncles also held significant positions in Province A—they were definitely a powerful family. Old Master Yang had three sons and four grandsons, but only one granddaughter, Yang Xiaoli. One could imagine how pampered she was at home. In school, Yang Xiaoli was the undisputed queen bee. From elementary school, Yuan Mengmeng and Qi Jihong were her little sidekicks. The relationship between the two sidekicks wasn’t very harmonious, but they would come together in unity whenever there was a problem. This time, sending Yang Xiaoli to join the army was Old Master Yang’s idea. Previously, the Yang family had sent her to university, but it wasn’t long before she became the enemy of all the girls. When Mother Yang visited her daughter and saw the severe situation, fearing her daughter might be schemed against, she decided to withdraw her from the university. Yang Xiaoli, already bored at school, was happy to return home and lead a carefree life, packing her bags and heading back to City A with Mother Yang. In his younger days, he doted on his granddaughter; and now, seeing her like this, Old Master Yang couldn’t express how much of a headache it was. After much thought, he decided to send Yang Xiaoli to join the military. Ordinary female soldiers endured too much hardship, which the old master couldn’t bear, so he sent his granddaughter to be a medic. Of course, he had considered letting his granddaughter be an arts and performance soldier, but the idea of not being able to perform well lingered, leading him finally to dismiss the thought. Because she understood all this information, since the day the new recruits arrived, Zeng Meili was fully mentally prepared, waiting to see how Yang Xiaoli would handle the snub—she hadn’t given her the position of squad leader, believing she would definitely be dissatisfied with it! However, the performance of Yang Xiaoli during the following period was quite unexpected to Zeng Meili. Although she showed her dissatisfaction, she hadn’t done anything overly inappropriate. Initially, she thought Yang Xiaoli was biding her time to make a strong impression during the open selection, but she had misjudged the situation... “If you had won the position of squad leader through your own abilities during the selection, I would have admired you, but your current approach, really, I despise it deeply.” Yang Xiaoli glanced at Zeng Meili dismissively, then turned her head towards the window. “Such defiance only makes you appear weak,” Zeng Meili said steadily, looking at her. “From birth, you’ve received much more than other children. Perhaps, because you got things too easily, you took everything for granted. You think wherever you are, others should yield to you, right? But Yang Xiaoli, why? Why should others yield to you? Do you deserve that? Earning others’ respect should depend on your effort, not the shade provided by your elders!” “No need to say more, you can send me back home,” Yang Xiaoli said indifferently. Zeng Meili frowned, something was very wrong! If this was what Yang Xiaoli wanted, she never would have cooperated with Qiao Ningyi in the first place! Or perhaps, her earlier behavior was indeed aimed at gaining the soldiers’ favor to score points for her during the election, but what situation had made her suddenly change her mind? “Alright, I apologize for what I just said. If there’s anything you can’t discuss openly, talk to me,” Zeng Meili stood up, looking straight at her. “Going back like this, can your grandfather accept it?” “I...” Yang Xiaoli’s eyes reddened, “I need to go back and be with my grandfather!” “What do you mean?” Zeng Meili was completely puzzled. “My grandfather has a terminal illness!” Tears uncontrollably streamed down Yang Xiaoli’s face. “He sent me to join the army because he was worried that if anything happened to him, nobody else could handle me. He thought of securing a future for me in advance. I really regret my past immaturity now, but, I have no other choice, Commander, please, discharge me. At night, in my dreams, it’s always my grandfather, smiling as he drifts further and further away from me, I’m on the verge of breaking...” “When did you find out?” “The day before yesterday.” “Who told you?” “Mengmeng’s mother came to visit Mengmeng, her look was always a bit off. I pressed her, and she had to tell me.” “I know if I ask for leave, the commander would definitely allow it, but the leave can’t be too long, especially since I’m still a new recruit, and it’s even less likely to be extended. Commander, I don’t want to regret this for the rest of my life. I want to go home, and this method is the only way to break my grandfather’s insistence on me joining the army!” Zeng Meili frowned at her, “I’ll look into this matter for you, but before that, make sure you train properly, alright?” “Commander...” Yang Xiaoli stared in surprise, “After what I’ve done, how can you not dismiss me? How will you explain this to others?” “That’s my business,” Zeng Meili snorted coldly, “Do you think this is being filial? If your grandfather hears that you were sent back for this reason, do you think he will peacefully have you accompany him? It would be a miracle if he didn’t die of anger!” “I’m also warning you, don’t cause any more ridiculous trouble. If it weren’t for my respect for Elder Yang’s character, I wouldn’t help you!” “Commander...” Yang Xiaoli gritted her teeth, “Then could you tell me why you are so good to Lin Chuxia? Isn’t she just a simple female soldier from the countryside?” “Why are we bringing up Chuxia again?” Zeng Meili waved impatiently, “Go back for now, I’ll decide how to deal with you once I’ve looked into this matter.” “Commander...” Zeng Meili interrupted her, “No discussion!” “Yes!” Yang Xiaoli could only respond and walked out with her head down, knowing her grandfather loved her the most since she was little, she would sacrifice her life for him! At the doorway, suddenly recalling something, Yang Xiaoli stopped. “Commander, if it’s for the good of Lin Chuxia, you shouldn’t show such bias towards her.” “When have I ever shown her favoritism?” Zeng Meili reflexively contested. “Whether you have shown favoritism, you know very well; perhaps, it’s because she’s physically weak, and you feel pity for her, so you act this way. “But just because you cherish her, it doesn’t mean everyone else does. The better you treat her, the more others will reject her. Moreover, if she later joins the medical squad and can’t keep up physically...” Yang Xiaoli paused, then continued, “War has no sympathy for the weak!” Before Zeng Meili could say anything, Yang Xiaoli’s figure swiftly disappeared. Zeng Meili’s brow furrowed tightly; Yang Xiaoli’s words weren’t without basis, knowing that her uncle works for the national secret service. However, her elder uncle would definitely not tell his niece such confidential matters; there’s only one possibility—she must have overheard it! Alas, looking at it this way, this girl isn’t as detestable as the rumors suggest, she’s just a bit conceited from being spoiled... When Yang Xiaoli returned to the dormitory, everyone was still awake. As she walked in, Yuan Mengmeng and Qi Jihong were the first to approach her, their eyes filled with concern. “I’m fine.” Her gaze directly met Chuxia’s, “Lin Chuxia, come outside, I need to talk to you.” Luo Xiaoqiong quickly positioned herself in front of Chuxia, without a second thought, “Whatever it is, just say it here.” Liu Meijun hesitated, then moved closer to Chuxia without speaking, her stance clear that she sided with Chuxia. Chuxia wrapped her arms around them, reassuringly patting them: “It’s okay, I’ll go.” “Chuxia!” Luo Xiaoqiong anxiously clutched her arm, “You saw what just happened, you...” “Don’t worry.” Chuxia gently patted her hand, “She won’t do anything to me now, not when I haven’t done anything wrong. There’s nothing to fear, right?” Yang Xiaoli raised an eyebrow: “Lin Chuxia, now, I’m actually starting to admire you!” “Yang Xiaoli, I believe you’re not someone who acts rashly.” Qiao Ningyi stood up, staring directly at Yang Xiaoli, “Really, if it’s nothing personal, you can speak in front of everyone here in the dormitory.” “Are you also worried I’ll harm Lin Chuxia?” Yang Xiaoli spread her hands, “Qiao Ningyi, I may have followed your lead before, but that doesn’t mean I always will. “If you want me to listen to you, wait until you earn the position of Squad Leader with your own abilities. Now, I don’t want to talk anymore. Lin Chuxia, if you’re brave enough, follow me out!” After speaking, she turned and left the dormitory without looking back. “Thank you, Squad Leader. Don’t worry, I’ll be fine.” Reaching Qiao Ningyi, Chuxia paused to express her gratitude. “You...” Qiao Ningyi hesitated, her gaze lingering on Yuan Mengmeng and Qi Jihong’s faces, before finally saying, “Just be careful.” “Xiaoqiong, you don’t need to follow, trust me, she won’t do anything to me. Even if she might at other times, she definitely won’t now—believe me.” Chuxia then pushed the following Luo Xiaoqiong behind her and stepped out. Outside, seeing Chuxia emerge, Yang Xiaoli turned and led the way to the playground. Only when they reached a corner of the playground did she stop, looking intently at Chuxia, “Lin Chuxia, although I don’t know why Commander Zhou wants to marry you, I feel it’s my duty to tell you that women must rely on themselves!” (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote at qidian.com. 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Chapter 141 - 141 120 Unexpected

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