Chapter 721: Chapter 721

Pu Sangzhi had left, and Huo Feng, in a great mood, entered the dormitory and went back to his room.

In the dormitory, the twins who had been taught a lesson by Huo Feng were lying on their beds, pitifully covering their heads with their blankets. They clearly heard Huo Feng come in but didn’t dare to lift their heads to look...

Of course, they were secretly sending WeChat messages to evaluate Huo Feng...

None of them were good, to be sure.

The more outspoken Gu Erhao messaged Gu Yihao: "Bro, do you think he’ll actually hit us later? Should we talk to the instructor sooner rather than later?"

Gu Erhao was thinking they should quickly find someone to back them up; otherwise, they might be beaten to death by Huo Feng without even knowing it.

You should know, Huo Feng was really strong!

Just those few hits earlier in front of the dorm building, just a few simple hits, and they couldn’t hold him off...

Plus, the brothers had noticed Huo Feng’s large muscles, which were truly terrifying!

As for Gu Erhao, he didn’t dare to provoke Huo Feng anymore, but he was scared he had already annoyed Huo Feng and might suffer retaliation...

So, he particularly wanted to find himself support.

Thus, Gu Erhao sent another message: "We should tell the instructor early, let him know about this. That way, if he hits us later, the instructor will definitely punish him. What do you think?"

Gu Yihao thought for a while, then responded: "I think, for now, let’s not provoke him? I’m kinda scared of him, he’s so strong he could toss me out with one hand..."

Gu Erhao sent: "Actually, I’m a bit scared of him too..."

Gu Yihao: "Let’s just hold off for now. What if we tell the instructor, he talks to Huo Feng, and he comes back and takes it out on me? That would be bad."

Thinking about it, Gu Yihao’s words did make sense, so Gu Erhao went along with it.

Gu Erhao remained quiet for a while, finding it especially uncomfortable to lie there, so he restlessly tossed and turned, then messaged: "Bro, my foot hurts. Can you get me some Yunnan Baiyao Medicine?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Yihao poked his head out from under the blanket, cautiously looked towards Gu Erhao’s side, then responded to his WeChat: "I dare not get out of bed... He’s still awake, lying there playing with his phone!"

Gu Erhao sent: "I don’t dare get out of bed either, but my foot hurts. Remember I fell on the steps earlier? Now it feels especially painful, like it’s bruised!"

Gu Yihao: "Does it really hurt that much?"

Gu Erhao: "It’s extremely painful. Mom said you have to look after me..."

Having no choice, Gu Yihao mustered his courage, threw off his blanket, and under Huo Feng’s watchful eyes, stepped down from the bed.

All the while, Gu Yihao repeated to himself: Don’t mind Huo Feng! Ignore Huo Feng! Don’t be afraid!

Then, he found his courage.

Gu Yihao found the Yunnan Baiyao Medicine in the cabinet, quietly walked over to Gu Erhao’s bed, and handed it to him.

Gu Erhao threw off his blanket, reached out to take it, and silently sat up to apply it to his injured foot...

The brothers didn’t say a word throughout, not daring to breathe loudly for fear of making any noise and irritating Huo Feng.

Huo Feng lay on his bed, holding his phone, silently watching every move they made...

The look in his eyes was so intimidating that it doubled the tension for the brothers!

But in reality, Huo Feng was just thinking: "These grown-up babies, they seem quite tame now, barely daring to speak out loud."

Gu Yihao silently returned to his bed, pulled up the blanket, and avoided Huo Feng’s gaze, finally breathing a sigh of relief and feeling relieved...

After Gu Erhao finished applying the Yunnan Baiyao Medicine, he also silently lay down, covered himself with the blanket, and quietly played with his phone, obediently silent throughout.

Seeing their obedient demeanor, Huo Feng’s thin lips curved into a smile, and finally, he put down his phone and turned over to sleep.

It was getting late; it was time to sleep.

After all, at midnight, they had to go out for training exercises.

At this time, almost all the freshmen were sleeping.

Everyone knew they had to go out for training at midnight, so they slept as deeply as they could, hoping not to wake up until the last moment...

Therefore, the four girls in Pu Sangzhi’s dormitory slept from 3:30 in the afternoon until 10:00 at night.

After the alarm rang at 10:00, they gradually got up, boiled a pot of hot water, made instant noodles, and simply settled their dinner.

Having slept for over six hours, the girls were in pretty good spirits, though some, like Minal, felt they hadn’t slept enough...

Around 10:30, everyone had their bedding tied up because during the training exercise, they had to carry it on their shoulders.

The instructor had shared a tip with them, advising them to place a towel on their shoulders to protect them while carrying the bedding for 20 kilometers.

So, the girls obediently followed every detail and prepared thoroughly.

By 11:20, the freshmen had organized themselves according to their classes and departments, standing in front of the dorm building.

The instructor led each class to the Purple Field, and once all the freshmen had gathered, the company commander made a speech at the forefront, briefly discussing the schedule and details of the training, as well as various precautions.

The company commander’s roaring military tone made the late-night training seem grand, and the students were even more spirited and ready to go!

"Everyone, move out!"

The platoon leader gave the order, and at 11:45 AM, each class and department officially began their journey...

Each class had a leader at the front, holding a flag and leading the entire class forward.

The instructors stayed by the students’ sides, and the drillmaster led the way, guiding and accompanying the students as they moved forward.

From the field, they walked toward the school gate. Once they passed through this gate, they all became Tsinghua people!

Adorned by the moonlight, walking at a steady pace, carrying bedding, with both men and women equally, the freshmen began this training trek...

Exiting the school gate and walking along Zhongguancun North Main Street, they passed the overpass next to the affiliated school, advancing in three columns!

On this road, the students in camouflage, the drillmaster, and the instructors moved forward solemnly, with determined eyes!

Thus, the students walked non-stop for nearly two and a half hours...

Gradually, intense panting sounds emerged within the procession, along with fine complaints of tiredness; the pace of advancement slowed, and still, some could not keep up with the group...

Instructor Jiang Tao accompanied Pu Sangzhi and several other girls from Pu Sangzhi’s class, paying special attention to the physical condition of the girls.

Among these girls, Minal was undoubtedly the most frail.

Just half an hour into the walk, Minal had already started to complain of tiredness...

Then, at one hour, Minal was already half-leaning on Pu Sangzhi.

After one and a half hours, Minal’s gaze and expression grew numb; she stopped even crying out from tiredness...

Now, after two and a half hours, Minal became increasingly fatigued, her body nearing its limit; she clung to Pu Sangzhi’s side and began to secretly wipe her tears... The source of thɪs content is 𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭⚫𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘦⚫𝘯𝘦𝘵

Instructor Jiang Tao quickly noticed her crying...

"Minal, you can do it, you need to be brave!"

Jiang Tao encouraged her on one side, "Keep going, we are almost there!"

Minal had collapsed with exhaustion, leaning on Pu Sangzhi’s shoulder and raising her sleeve to wipe her tears, "I am so tired... my stomach hurts too... how much longer until we get there..."

"We are almost there!"

Jiang Tao hurried to comfort her, "Just keep going, keep going!"

"You said the same thing half an hour ago..."

Minal sniffled, dragging her numbed legs forward, "I’m really tired... the bedding is also so heavy..."

"You can do it, keep going!"

Jiang Tao clenched his fist in one hand, "Do you know what about Tsinghua’s school spirit?"

Minal, sniffling, replied in an aggrieved tone, "Integrity and persistence..."

"No! That’s the motto!"

Jiang Tao encouragingly said, "Tsinghua’s spirit is action over words! Walking is more important than talking, so you need to keep going!"

"But I’m so tired..."

Minal blinked back tears, grasping Pu Sangzhi’s clothes to wipe them.

Pu Sangzhi, looking helplessly at her, found it somewhat amusing, "Instructor, why don’t you help Minal carry her bedding for a while? I see she’s really tired."

"Okay, I’ll carry it for a while."

Jiang Tao agreed readily.

So, they stopped there for a while, and Minal took off the bedding and handed it to Jiang Tao.

In front, Drillmaster Chen saw someone falling behind and quickly asked the students to continue leading the way, while he hastened forward to check the situation.

"What’s happening?" Drillmaster Chen asked.

"Nothing, just a student being too tired. I’ll carry her bedding for a while," Jiang Tao explained quickly.

"Minal Elisil, it’s you again! What did I tell you this afternoon?"

Drillmaster Chen was chastising Minal when he suddenly took a closer look and noticed she was crying...

Being a man, Drillmaster Chen immediately softened at heart, his stern tone softening slightly, "What’s the matter? Really tired huh?"

Minal wiped her tears with her sleeve, her eyes red and pitifully looking at the drillmaster, "I want to take a vehicle... I just saw an ambulance following us..."

"What vehicle would you take, can’t you be a bit stronger?"

Drillmaster Chen frowned, "Alright, I’ll carry you for a bit."

Minal thanked him in a pitiful tone.

Then, she climbed onto Drillmaster Chen’s back, wrapping her arms around his neck.

"I’ll carry you for 10 minutes, just count the time," Drillmaster Chen said coldly and without showing pity.

"Oh..." Minal responded.