Isnt this the plot line of the wolf granny? Is he a fool or am I the fool?

And chicken drumsticks! If you changed it to anything else I wouldnt have doubted you, it was no secret after all that Shu Nings favourite food were chicken drumsticks.

The sky was starting to get dark soon, and the mans handsome face was getting a bit hazy, he appeared to look even more like a bigger version of Shu Heng now. Shu Ning felt suspicious of him but he wasnt willing to say too much about his ident.i.ty, only secretively mentioning himself as a relative. It seems that he may have to start avoiding him. Right at this time, a young man yelling Shu Nings name ran over, so Shu Ning borrowed this opportunity to stand up, say his farewells to the man, and ran towards his cla.s.smate.

So you were here? You should get back, quick, the squad leader has been looking all over for you.

Alright.

Ten people slept in the same room and the squad leader was chosen by a collective vote. That person seemed to be a hypocrite, could there be anything hes missing? Shu Ning looked towards the boy next to him:Zhao Long, did the squad leader ask you to look for me while doing roll call?

Mmhm.

Did he ask you to look for me because he couldnt find me?

Mm, he said he looked south so he asked me to look north.

Thanks,Shu Ning may have said his thanks but he did not think that way in his heart, it was very clear that the one next to him had been used. He was tall, handsome, and had a smile as warm as the son, he had already been eyed by the squad leader. Someone suddenly appeared to call him back while Shu Ning was with the company commander, perhaps this may have served to make the squad leader unhappy, or perhaps there was something else to it. When he returned hell test him out, n.o.body liked to be plotted against after all.

Shu Ning liked honest people but things cant just come out so straightforwardly, his understanding of the other guy was not too deep as they had just met recently, so he could only hint at it:Zhao Long, theres no need for you to come out at night to look for me anymore, the platoon leader has noticed you.

Huh? That cant be, right?

Why not? You were the one who had to seek me out yesterday as well. Our phones have been handed in so its easy to forget the time, it was nine o five when you returned, so seeing that you werent here for roll call, the platoon leader had already jotted your name down, and Im not sure if this is going to affect your results in the future.

Thats not possible is it? Didnt the squad leader explain to him?

Its no use, you were the only one missing.

Zhao Long sighed and his brows furrowed into a frown. He scratched his head irritably and spoke no further.

Shu Ning shook his head, he really cant get through him at all, if he cant see the bigger picture after hes spoken to this stage, then you couldnt blame Shu Ning anymore. He was the only one missing when they did the room check, and what did that prove? This was a set up, the one who had yet to return, returned by himself before nine, the squad leader who went out to look for said person had also returned at nine, so Zhao Long was the only one whose name had been jotted down.

Shu Ning had already noted that the squad leader wasnt present when he returned at eight fifty, after taking a quick shower he stared at the clock, then the squad leader returned at the fifty-ninth minute. With his head still drenched as if he had just went out running for several kilometres, he swept his eyes with worry across the room, then breathed a sigh of relief when he found Shu Ning:Oh goodness, I thought a student would have to have their name taken tonight, thank G.o.d, that really gave me a fright.

Hearing these words, everyone consoled the captain and praised him, but n.o.body at all thought that there were any merits to Zhao Longs actions, instead they felt that Shu Ning was too insensible. The squad leader came to Shu Nings side:Have you showered yet? We have a minute left.

Another person quickly spoke up:You should hurry up too, squad leader, theres no time left.

Mm, youre right!

Shu Ning had observed him carefully and found that the back of the squad leaders s.h.i.+rt was not wet. If youre gonna put on an act, then do the whole show, whats with leaving out parts of the details like that? But Shu Ning did not point it out, there were b.i.t.c.hes everywhere, green tea b.i.t.c.hes, attention wh.o.r.e b.i.t.c.hes, white lotus b.i.t.c.hes, as long as he doesnt get targeted, he didnt care what he did, Shu Ning was indifferent. It was easy to understand why the squad leader acted like he did, so he kept his probing down.

He performed outstandingly during the military training, so naturally he will become the cla.s.s leader when school starts, then into the student council, setting his power in stone.

It was nothing rare to see someone going up in position by stepping on the heads of others, and the ones who were stepped on could only blame their bad luck, who asked you to be so stupid? Just like Zhao Long. Shu Ning had clearly pointed out to him but didnt he still look up to the squad leader in praise, talking enthusiastically with him? The person making the rounds arrived, and everyone got in bed to sleep. The night went by silently, and when Shu Ning got up to wash his face in the morning, the squad leader came to him.

What were you up to yesterday? Everyone was worried about you, I heard you were with the company commander?

So turns out that he got Zhao Long to go because he had seen him, conveniently stabbing the guy on the back while he was at it, Shu Ning will remember this:I ate too much so I went for a stroll and b.u.mped into the company commander. He noticed I cramped my leg so he taught me a few tricks.

So it turns out he really was an opportunist b.i.t.c.h after all, his evaluation will definitely be very high if he b.u.t.ters up to the company commander. Actually, the evaluation was nothing. Squad Leader An Yi raised his eyebrows and put on an amiable smile:Youve got such fair skin, even those girls are gonna have trouble beating you, its an attractive tone. You shouldnt run about at night, we should all come together more for a chat, we have four years here and if you make another friend thats another connection you get to keep.

An Yi showed him a look of concern, but Shu Ning only replied with an mm and did not look at him. But An Yi did not find anything out of the norm either, he just turned to leave, off to show his worry to someone else. Shu Ning didnt appear while everyone was doing their training, so the company commander prepared some chicken drumstick to share with Shu Ning.

This uncle still hasnt forgotten about the chicken drumstick _

There were only the two of them in the room. Szeto Dong took a sip of water before turning to look at him with a soft gaze:Is it good? You should have some porridge too, better not hurt your stomach.

Did my brother tell you that?

Mm,No way Shu Heng would say that, he didnt even mention he had a little brother, it was his dad who mentioned it. Szeto Dong knew very well of this:Have a try of these side dishes, they were prepared just this morning, theyre very fresh.

Shu Ning did not show it on his face but in his heart, he felt that this person really looked too much like Shu Heng, even their little habits were the same, as ifNo, that cant beright?

His dad was Shu Hengs adoptive father, so this couldnt be his real dad, could he? No, thats impossible, but maybe it wasnt impossible. Shu Nings brain had turned to mush, and felt a little dizzy. Szeto Dong noticed, and immediately his gaze sharpened:Whats wrong?

Shu Ning knew his own capabilities, and in front of an expert he couldnt hide his true feelings at all, so he just closed his eyes:Its nothing, I just feel a little dizzy.

Dizzy?Szeto Dong knew that Shu Ning had a weak const.i.tution so he immediately helped him to lie down diligently:Ill go find a doctor, dont move, wait for me here like a good boy.

Mm.

Szeto Dong left, but Shu Ning opened his immensely bright eyes. When he was holding him, Shu Ning managed to get one strand of hair from him, all he had to do to figure him out was to do a simple test. Not long after, Szeto Dong returned with the doctor. After looking Shu Ning over, he told him that there was nothing wrong with him, but perhaps he may have been close to getting a heat stroke because of the hot weather.

Shu Ning wasnt willing to leave, and Szeto Dong did not force him either, he just allowed him to receive an IV drip in his room. It wasnt convenient for Szeto Dong to stay here because the other students were about to return, and after a few words the doctor left. After a while, An Yi pushed the door in as he was speaking with the other students, and on their way back they had been talking about Shu Ning. They felt that he was very unreasonable, and weaker than a girl, time and time again he skipped training, no no no, it would be more correct to point out that he hardly partic.i.p.ated in anything at all.

He was being protected.

Did he have any connections? Thinking back to that company commander, it was hard for An Yi not to overthink things. Seeing that Shu Ning wasnt a picky eater and didnt have many issues with where he slept, he may dress well and speaks well too, but wasnt this the case with everyone? Its just an act, and who doesnt know how to act? Many people eat instant noodles all day, but werent that just so they could buy a few clothes worth looking at? Maybe the company commanders getting ideas from how Shu Nings skin is so fair with such red lips, and his body was so nice and slender, am I right?

The squad leader smiled with ambiguous intents. Looking into the room he frowned, he really got sick?

Zhao Long gasped in fright but held his mouth, then after realizing this may be inappropriate, he put his hand down and asked quietly:Oh heavens, you didnt get a heat stroke did you? A few of the girls fainted from it too.

This quickly got everyone talking, it meant that Shu Ning was even more feminine than a girl, and that implied that he wasnt like a man at all.

Qiao Hai raised his eyebrow arrogantly as he looked towards the squad leader, this guy really knows how to act the good guy but why isnt he saying anything now? He doesnt seem to be anyone of any good intentions:Its not like Shu Ning was the first guy to go down, theres two just next door, they dont usually have the habit of exercising and now the weathers hot too, so its very normal to get dizzy if youre not keeping hydrated, were all cla.s.smates so we should help each other out.

A flash of distaste flittered past An Yis eyes, and he immediately went forward to Shu Nings bed in worry to look at him:Ah, its all my fault, if I paid more attention perhaps Shu Ning may not have gone down.

Chen Ming was angered by his words:Its his own fault for not paying attention, what does this have to do with you, squad leader?

Enough,Shu Ning suddenly spoke, and this caused everyone to jump in shock:What are you guys arguing about? Im not dead yet. And you too, squad leader, its my own problem whether or not I faint so how is this your fault?

Facing Shu Nings question, An Yi was stunned for a moment before he put on a smile:Its cause Im the squad leader, you know?

I know you are, it was everyones responsibility to choose the squad leader, arent you tired of caring so much? How many would remember your good deeds?

Every sentence was powerful, it may seem caring on the surface but they were words laced with sarcasm, and this ruffled his feathers.

Shu Ning had no intention of letting An Yi who planned to pressure him go:For one guy missing you send a bunch of people out, how many people did you think got their names taken because of the curfew check? Do you think blaming yourself can solve everything?

An Yis face was red a moment, and white the other, he felt slightly embarra.s.sed but he still kept his smile:I

Shu Ning cut him off:Its not your fault, everyones watching, and they can see that youve done well. Well, Im tired, you guys should go eat, Ive eaten so you guys dont have to bring anything back for me.

An Yi had just thought of a way to set his image straight but he didnt expect to hear that Shu Ning had already eaten, how unlucky:If thats so, then you should rest. Its hot so remember to drink more water.

And the group left after retrieving their things. Zhao Long went forward to him:Squad leader means well so dont say it like that, youre going to hurt his feelings, well Im leaving now so rest well.

Stupid, you didnt even know you were sold off like a pig. Shu Ning had taken time off, but more or less the eight of them had their names taken, only the squad leader was safe. Well you know what they say, you have to learn from your mistakes, since Zhao Long likes the squad leader so much, then Shu Ning can only part ways with him. Its not like Zhao Longs a bad guy, hes a great guy, hes pa.s.sionate in helping others but at the same time its easy for him to get used, and you couldnt blame him either because it wasnt like he asked for it.

In the afternoon, Szeto Dong came to visit again with some fruits. He knew as well that Shu Ning enjoyed eating fruits, especially grapes. Shu Ning got up to thank him while Szeto Dong brought a slice of watermelon to Shu Nings mouth. Shu Ning received it with his hands and brought it to his own mouth. Shu Heng had a great tendency to get jealous, and Shu Ning had already gotten used to paying attention to such details.

When those people returned in the evening, Chen Ming with his nimble nose wondered:Why does it smell like watermelon in here?

An Yis eyes brightened up and immediately followed up:Is there? How could that be possible?

Chen Ming nodded:Thats right, its the smell of watermelon, but the smells quite light.

Everyone looked towards Shu Ning, and An Yi didnt speak this time. As the straightforward one Chen Ming immediately asked:Shu Ning, have you been eating watermelon?

I did, the instructor brought it over and asked if I need to go to the hospital to get checked, but I didnt go.

Is it that serious?Qiao Hai frowned. Seeing Shu Nings red complexion, he went over to touch his forehead:Its nothing big since you dont have a fever.

The door was left open and a big soldier who pa.s.sed by came back again carrying something on one hand, he gave the door a few knocks to grab everyones attention:Who here is Shu Ning?