DWEO : Zhanyi MPREG

34. Friendship

1. Yibo POV

After a week of physical training, we crossed over to weapons and gadgets training, which was interesting. It was more complex than I thought; each weapon had to be handled a certain way. We also had to understand the dynamics and functions of each gadget or weapon they gave us. Incorporating it in a way that is more comfortable for us individually.

Unfortunately, the animosity I hoped would ease just continued to the point where I didn't notice their mean little comments now.

Meng Ziyi however had a different view; I had to stop her from starting a fight with those people over their attitude. We've grown closer as friends, she too had a forward nature that somehow reminded me of Lu Jie; they would just love each other.

We found ourselves sneaking to the gym every now and then, putting in extra effort into our training. Meng Ziyi's drive and constant need to push herself rubbed off on me too.

We've been here for only 2 weeks but it felt like a millennium, I was missing Zhan terribly. I sighed as I walked over to the phone booth, it only opened once a week and we were given only 15 minutes on it.

I quickly dialed Zhan's numbers and waited for an answer "Hello" Zhan's deep voice came through; I smiled. It was good hearing it again; I closed my eyes imagining that I was right next to him breathing in his delicious scent.

"Hi stranger" I teased, and I heard him chuckle. "Hey little one" he said softly "I should make an official complaint, they don't let you guys use the phone much." He added; his tone slightly irritated.

"You've been through this before too remember? And you decide to complain now?" I asked rolling my eyes. "Well back then I didn't need to hear a particular voice to make me happy" he stated, using this tone I could already see his gorgeous smile.

"You don't sound too good" I teased smiling too. "Well between missing my fiancée and working, kind of I'm surviving" he teased back.

"Don't you go surviving with other women now," I said chuckling "Very funny" he said sarcastically. He continued to tell me that he was trying to close a deal with those business associates he met in Bermuda. I told him about training and my friendship with Meng Ziyi.

I knock on the glass door made me jump; I looked up to see the man pointing at his watch. I sighed, "I have to go, my time is up," I said "Say hi to everyone back home, tell them I miss them"

"I will, I love you" he said, and I smiled. "I love you too" I said and hung up, sadness washing over me but I squished it.

Just two more weeks and you'll see him again I chanted to myself, walking back to the dorm.

As we went further through week 3, we began our fighting and combat training. Officer Johnson brought us new instructors for every new training aspect.

The basics Zhan taught me helped me get a hold on things much quicker, at least Johnson seemed impressed with my progress in this part of training. All the other times it just seemed like I bored her.

The next challenge they paired us against each other

"Yibo you're up against RongLa" Johnson called out. I walked to the center of the field; taking a deep breath you can do this I told myself. The man I recognized as RongLa stepped up too with a huge smirk on his face. 

Obviously glad he will have a go at me. We both stared at each other waiting for Johnson to give us the go-ahead. I could hear the whispers from the other as they watched on "What's wrong Baobei? Scared? Your fiancé is not here to help you now" he said chuckling smugly. I tried not to let his insults affect me; I took a breath remembering Zhan's words never let frustration get the best of you. You have to be patient and tactful when attacking.

I heard Johnson call 'go' and we charged for each other, he was aggressive in his attacks but they were not carefully calculated. I was able to duck them as he made the same mistake I did then, get frustrated. I saw that as an opportunity and used some tricks Zhan taught me on him. 

Much to my surprise some of them really worked, I was momentarily distracted and his blow connected. I staggered back a little then went in for the kill, punching him on the face and stomach. I quickly crouched down and knocked him to the ground, he groaned in defeat as I got up.

"You just got your ass kicked by Baobei," I said and curtseyed, Meng Ziyi was definitely rubbing off on me. Everyone was silent for a while then they started cheering and hooting, I looked at Meng Ziyi and she gave me thumbs up, smiling. Johnson called everyone to order.

I went over to stand by Meng Ziyi after almost everyone gave me a pat on the shoulder. Meng Ziyi was even happier for me than I was; she couldn't stop talking about my little statement at the end. I shifted my gaze ahead and froze. I didn't notice that Executive Officer Huacheng was watching us today, now I was even more chagrinned at my behavior.

At the end of our challenge, Johnson told me that Officer Huacheng would like to speak with me oh crap! I thought.

"Oh no, I knew I was in trouble the minute I saw her" I said to Meng Ziyi as she walked with me to her office. She smiled anxiously "Maybe she called to congratulate you," she said with forced enthusiasm.

I gave her a knowing look "There were others that did well too, besides who gets congratulated by the Executive officer?" I asked. "Oh yeah" she said grimacing "Good luck" she said, stopping in the hallway "Thanks, I'm going to need it" I said and turned into the passage leading to her office.

I took deep breaths then knocked on her door, she called for me to come in and I opened the door walking in. I found her looking outside her window, when she looked at me I saluted.

She acknowledged and sat down on her leather armchair, "Officer Johnson said you wanted to see me," I said, hoping my voice didn't convey how nervous I was. She nodded curtly "Take a seat Yibo," she said and I complied, I couldn't help but admire the many trophies and medals that were stashed in her glass cupboard.

She scrutinized me "You must be wondering why I called you here". I nodded "For the record you're not in trouble" she clarified standing up.

"You fascinate me, Yibo, I've been watching your progress here and I'm impressed," she said, my eyes widened in shock. "When you first arrived here I thought you were going to be the first one to give up, it seems you've proven me wrong" she added. "You've proven to be one of our best trainees" she sat back down, looking at me again.

"Zhan is one of our best agents today, the fact that he wants to marry you raises eyebrows. I underestimated you but I can see that there's more to you than what meets the eye, obviously, he saw that too." She said.

 "Why are you here?" she asked, "I want to be as good as he is," I said with conviction. I had to be. "Good" she said "I work with driven people, I'm glad you are one of them. Continue to work hard and don't let me down," she added.

I nodded standing up; she gestured for me to leave, I saluted and went out the door.