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Shes a talent that can be groomed?

Huo Yingcheng redirected his attention back to Gu Qingjiu in the distance.

Suddenly, an amusement struck him.

Heh. Major-general, you mean you wish to groom her?

He Niancheng neither denied nor admitted.

Let nature take its course.

With that, he turned his head and began walking down the hill.

As one of his assistant commanders, how could Huo Yingcheng not understand what He Niancheng meant?

He meant that the lass Gu Qingjiu was a talent that can be perfected over time.

However, He Niancheng would help Gu Qingjiu advance only if there was a suitable opportunity.

It would depend on the lasss luck.

Despite that being the case, Huo Yingcheng still found this amusing. He let out a chuckle and then followed He Niancheng down the hill.

At the Third Companys Seventh Squads training.

Gu Qingjiu, who Xie Ya had defeated, felt a fiery and painful sensation in her chest.

Xie Ya didnt attack to hurt or kill, so Gu Qingjiu didnt feel like her defeat was anything to grumble about. She didnt appear mad or anything as she returned to the squad.

Yu Baoer, however, looked a little worried.

Gu Qingjiu knew what Yu Baoer wanted to say and simply made an expression for the latter to relax.

Other than feeling shocked with Xie Yas hidden capabilities, Gu Qingjiu thought there was nothing unfair about it

Xie Ya defeated her with her true capabilities, so that was that.

It was a fact that she lost.

Victory and failure are common things among soldiers. Moreover, this was just an ordinary duel.

Gu Qingjiu understood this.

Such a mentality was rare to come by.

After all, not everyone could deal with their first failure with ease the way she did.

As for Xie Ya, after she had returned to the squad, everyone looked at her with astonishment and admiration.

With Jiang Yu and Feng Meiyuns gazes, it was evident they felt pleased with the result.

However, when they looked towards Gu Qingjiu in a mildly mocking manner, they discovered she didnt appear embarrassed like they had imagined she would be. On the contrary, she appeared relaxed and at ease like always.

She remained calm and quiet as if she didnt face defeat earlier on.

Her attitude made others displeased.

After the girls finished sparring, next up would be the guys.

The victorious recruit could take part in the monthly fights.

After the afternoons training was over, everyone went to the canteen for a meal.

Only

Yu Baoer finally grumbled about the fact that Gu Qingjiu didnt win.

Qingjiu, its unfair that you lost. I had no idea that Xie Yas family ran a martial arts school. I heard she started learning taekwondo at a young age!

During mealtime, Yu Baoer, who sat with Gu Qingjiu, complained to Gu Qingjiu about that afternoons event.

When Gu Qingjiu heard this, she smiled. Whats unfair about that? I lost because I wasnt as capable and as strong as the opponent and thats normal. Dont talk about it anymore since its in the past now. You even won this afternoon, so by the day the next day, you will duel against other recruits from other classes. Go for it!

Yu Baoer pouted. She didnt appear that concerned, just a bit worried. I told you before about the advanced training camp. If we lose, would it affect our application for the training camp?

Although she was the one who told Gu Qingjiu about it, she wasnt exactly clear about the criteria for that tryout either.

Gu Qingjiu paused. She felt that this matter was a long time from now. Besides, many recruits werent even aware of the advanced training camp.