The sixth lap, the seventh lap…
By the time He Yan finished the last lap, she felt like she had been pulled out of water.
Xiao Mai hurried over and handed her a water bottle, “Ah He, drink some water quickly.”
He Yan tilted her head back and gulped down the water.
While she was drinking, instructor Liang walked by, glanced at her up and down, shook his head, and walked away. That look clearly indicated that He Yan was only suitable to be a support soldier.
“Why did you run it all?” Hong Shan said, “You’re really stubborn. I’ve seen others running fewer laps; they’re smarter than you!”
He Yan was too tired to speak and simply replied, “I don’t want to be a support soldier.”
“What’s wrong with being a support soldier? Don’t underestimate them; they might live longer than us,” Hong Shan retorted.
“I agree,” Xiao Mai said dreamily, “If I were a support soldier, I could cook for everyone and make delicious food!”
He Yan: “….if you want to cook, you should be a chef, not join the army.”
Xiao Mai looked helplessly at Shitou, “Big brother asked me to come.”
What kind of people are they? He Yan sighed inwardly.
She was extremely exhausted, and her legs were starting to feel weak. Hong Shan and Xiao Mai supported her from both sides and asked, “How long do you think you can hold on? It’s only the first day.”
As long as I can endure, He Yan thought.
The day passed in exhaustion. Instructor Shen was stern and merciless. At noon, several soldiers who tried to slack off by running fewer laps were caught and punished in front of everyone, enduring a severe beating with sticks. This served as a warning to others, and during the afternoon training, no one dared to be lazy or escape the drills.
As He Yan had predicted, the first half month focused on physical training, mainly carrying heavy loads and standing under the scorching sun, along with other formation drills. After half a month, they would begin their skill training, and eventually, they would be divided into different units.
In her previous life, He Yan was in the Vanguard Battalion, and she still wanted to join it this time. However, the problem was that if Xiao Jue’s training method continued, she wouldn’t make it to the Vanguard Battalion; her physical strength was her weak point.
As she ate her porridge, He Yan pondered.
The porridge is made from thick rice porridge, with various wild vegetables, fruits, and beans added. In the morning, half a dou of rice is given, and in the evening, one-third dou of millet, occasionally with some dumplings. If things are better, there might also be soup cakes and meat.
However, it’s just the beginning, so there’s only porridge.
Originally it had a plain and bland taste, but because of today’s extreme exhaustion, the hunger had long been intense. There was almost no conversation at the dining place; everyone was burying their heads and eating diligently.
“It would be nice if we had some wine,” Hong Shan smacked his lips, “Now I finally understand why only desperate people come to join the army. Who would willingly do this?”
“I want to go hunting,” Xiao Mai pouted at Shitou, “Big brother, I want to eat roasted rabbit.”
Shitou replied, “….Wait a few days.”
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Rebirth of a Star General (Legend of the Female General)
Romance[fast update] [good translation] The ancient saying goes: Most generals come from Guan Xi, while ministers come from Guan Dong. He Yan was born to be a Star General. She was merely a stepping stone for her family, and was used as her brother's subst...
