Chapter 115: Formally Organized: Red Blood Cell Group!

Liu Xiaotian kept his word; early the next morning he went to find Qin Yuxi and patiently, meticulously solved the problem that the girl had likely stayed up half the night writing several pages.

Besides that, he didn't say a single extra word.

After he left, Qin Yuxi found herself inexplicably feeling a hint of desolation, or perhaps a sense of loss?

Anyway, her mood was just a little off.

"I chickened out, I chickened out; the outline wasn't supposed to be like this, omitting five thousand words here……"

A week's vacation, these soldiers felt as if they had just lived a day, but it ended just like that.

The next day, during the regular drill, Chen Shanming was as usual, with no change in his expression.

At this point, Cai Xiaoxin's voice weakened; he paused a few seconds before speaking again: "How fortunate, I've fought side by side with you! Xiaotian, keep it up! Once you become a member of our brigade, even our military region's special forces king, this brother who once shared a bunk with you can boast in front of others, saying we once were in the same squad, bunkmates, comrades-in-arms!"

At one, one look `no, one mistaken version%!'

This time, not only Liu Xiaotian, but the other soldiers also guessed a bit.

Two minutes later, He Zhijun and Fan Tianlei, accompanied by Chen Shanming, walked out of the administrative building and marched in big steps to stand before the ranks.

As Fan Tianlei called out their names, Liu Xiaotian and the three others stepped forward one by one, left the formation, and stood at attention.

You are all outstanding soldiers drawn from the various companies of the Iron Fist Group, and in your original companies you were all top‑notch elite troops!

However, those not selected need not feel discouraged, because you still have your missions.

If, in the upcoming training, any of you cannot persevere or fail to meet the standards I set, then sorry, that person will be sent back to their original company!

This made Liu Xiaotian, who already doubted the 'plot' he understood, inevitably suspect that this time, too, things weren't proceeding according to the 'script'.

At eight o'clock sharp, twenty‑four soldiers lined up neatly on the basketball court in front of the administrative building.

Liu Xiaotian and the three others hurriedly followed.

Having said that, he turned together with He Zhijun and walked into the administrative building.

But Liu Xiaotian had no intention of just 'letting her go'; as she passed by, he said in a low voice: "Tang Xinyi! Go tell Tang Chengfeng that if he wants to come find me for revenge, let him come—he can even bring those three—but if he dares to cause trouble for the other twenty soldiers, next time I'll make sure he gets injured and is discharged!"

He paused, then Fan Tianlei continued: "But, don't get too excited too early."

Seeing Cai Xiaoxin's obviously low spirits, Liu Xiaotian didn't know what to say for a moment; he just raised his hand and patted his shoulder, and after a while said: "When you're bragging and nobody believes you, give me a call and I'll come back to prove it!"

This time, I estimate it's just announcing the news that we've been eliminated……

But unexpectedly, as soon as we entered the door, we bumped into Tang Xinyi walking out.

Liu Xiaotian and the three others honestly followed the command, performed the action, and stood on the left side of the formation.

"Yes! Please rest assured, chief!", the twenty soldiers shouted in unison as if they had rehearsed their gaze, startling the guards on duty in the administrative building.

After the unit left, Fan Tianlei then gestured to Liu Xiaotian and the three others:

I can responsibly say that now, each of you meets the basic requirements of a special forces soldier; but you also know that the purpose of organizing you for this training is to select a few of you to join the Red Blood Cell Group.

"As for the rest, not being selected doesn't mean elimination; you must continue to stay here and train! You have only reached the minimum standard to become a special forces soldier."

Now, after careful consideration, the selected soldiers have been finally decided.

Furthermore, I can tell you now that, barring any accidents, you people are from this moment on special forces of the Wolf Fang Special Forces Brigade!

For example, Cai Xiaoxin quietly pulled Liu Xiaotian aside, his smile mixed with a hint of bitterness: "Xiaotian, I estimate that after today we'll have fewer chances to meet."

He Zhijun stood in the center, spoke first: "Comrades! You've been here for training almost two months; I must declare that I highly recognize your hard work and effort in training!"

Frankly speaking, this news was something the remaining twenty soldiers had never anticipated.

Remember, each of you is outstanding!

Now I truly fit that saying—I can't even see your taillights.

Having said that, He Zhijun stepped back two steps, yielding his position to Fan Tianlei. Fan Tianlei stepped forward, stood firm, opened the folder in his hand, and said in a low voice:

"Next, Chief of Staff Fan will announce the specific names and your next mission!"

Cai Xiaoxin: ……

Seeing Liu Xiaotian, Tang Xinyi visibly startled for a moment, then lowered her head, completely unwilling to speak.

They all thought that after today they would be sent back to the Iron Fist Group, back to their original companies.

But judging by the time, it should be the period to go study at the Warrior School!

After breakfast, the soldiers who had just returned to the barracks received notice that morning training was canceled; everyone was to assemble promptly at eight o'clock in front of the administrative building's basketball court and stand by.

To be honest, I really didn't expect you to improve this much in just a few months.

Has the Chief of Staff gotten used to being a leader? It's just four names; does he really need to read them off the list? After the four stepped out in order, Fan Tianlei's gaze left the folder, swept over each of their faces in turn, and he commanded in a low voice: "You four, turn right—! March forward—!"

That guy has a heavy expression; shouldn't he be saying something comforting? I feel like he's rubbing salt in my wound. "Damn Liu Xiaotian!" Cai Xiaoxin laughed, punched him in the chest, and gave him a hug……

"Now I announce that those finally selected for the Red Blood Cell Group are: Liu Xiaotian! He Chen Guang! Wang Yanbing! Li Erniu!"

Then, Fan Tianlei once again shifted his gaze to the folder in his hand:

Just that the quick‑thinking Liu Xiaotian and Wang Yanbing each had a notion in their minds that was rather deserving of a beating:

Just, the atmosphere was somewhat heavy.

"You four, follow me inside!"

After saying that, Fan Tianlei closed the folder, turned his head to signal Chen Shanming, who immediately stepped forward to assemble the unit, leading the twenty soldiers back to the barracks to prepare for the next training.

Liu Xiaotian's voice wasn't loud, but He Zhijun and Fan Tianlei walking ahead heard it clearly.

Fan Tianlei frowned, didn't turn back, and just said in a low voice: "You four, keep close!"

Seeing that Tang Xinyi had no intention to speak, Liu Xiaotian stepped forward and continued walking.

But he didn't see that in Tang Xinyi's gaze as she looked down at the ground, there was full of anger and hatred……

(End of chapter)