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When Gu Qingjiu returned to her dormitory, Feng Meiyun and Jiang Yu were both around.

Nowadays, Gu Qingjiu had already grown used to ignoring the two of them.

Placing her things on the bed, she took out the clothes one by one and folded them.

As Yu Baoer observed her, she felt a little surprised.

Did you go back just to buy these items? They look pretty. Im sure youll look good in them.

Hearing Yu Baoers compliments, Gu Qingjiu flashed a faint smile.

Suddenly, Yu Baoer added in a hushed voice, How did you get special permission to return to Dayi City?

According to the rules for new recruits, they were allowed to return to Dayi City. However, they had to specify their reasons for doing so. It could be because of urgent matters like a family member passed away or fell ill.

Otherwise, they would never be granted permission to go back.

Usually, the new recruits could only go to Mountain Village to let loose.

Hence, Yu Baoer was curious about how Gu Qingjiu managed to do it.

Gu Qingjiu smiled faintly, and she whispered, Have you forgotten that I went there with the Chief Instructor yesterday? He agreed to it.

Yu Baoers eyes widened immediately as they glinted. Pointing at Gu Qingjiu, she giggled at her jokingly.

She then raised her head and said, I will not compare myself to you.

Gu Qingjiu smiled in response and tidied her things before placing them in her closet.

Besides placing cups and pillows at the head of their beds in the dormitory, they could not have any other items in the barracks.

They allowed not even a single strand of hair.

While they trained in the day, there will be people doing spot checks.

After she had cleaned and tidied everything, it was almost time for dinner.

Yu Baoer and Gu Qingjiu went to the cafeteria together.

Every weekend, the cafeteria would offer something extra. That day, there was pear boiled in syrup for dessert. Gu Qingjiu thought it should taste pretty delicious.

Yu Baoer looked at how Gu Qingjiu ate with relish and offered her own share.

Gu Qingjiu was rather shocked. Why arent you eating this? Its pretty yummy.

Yu Baoer shook her head in disapproval and said, Its too sweet. I dont want to put on weight.

Gu Qingjiu almost burst out laughing. Why are you still worried about that? We train so much every day and would definitely burn all these calories off!

Their daily training was tough and this dessert shouldnt even be a cause for concern.

Moreover, why didnt you say the same thing when you bought the snacks in the village?

Gu Qingjiu exposed Yu Baoer.

Yu Baoer giggled in embarrassment and tugged playfully at Gu Qingjiu. Im quite full, and I dont like pears, especially this kind of dessert

She had only said those words because she didnt want to eat it and didnt want Qingjiu to feel uncomfortable.

If they didnt finish their food, they would be punished.

Gu Qingjiu looked at Yu Baoer and helplessly shook her head before eating the extra portion.

Only

It wasnt even a large portion, to begin with, but since Yu Baoer didnt like it, she wouldnt force her to eat it.

After finishing all the food on their plates, Gu Qingjiu and Yu Baoer returned the utensils to the designated areas.

Shortly after they left, a few men who had been sitting beside them discussed quietly.

Those two girls are quite pretty! I will woo the one with the pale skin!

Thats Gu Qingjiu. I heard that when she joined the military a month ago, she was a chubby girl. After losing weight, shes completely a goddess!

Da Qi, you have to put in a lot of effort! That girl belongs to Chen Haoyangs team. You cannot let him find out youre targeting one of his recruits!

I have nothing to be afraid of!