Chapter 266

Seeing He Zhijun again, Liu Xiaotian discovered that his mindset had undergone some changes.

Before that, no matter who it was, as long as the person's military rank was higher than his, he had the same psychological attitude: to show respect according to the regulations.

This included He Zhijun and Fan Tianlei.

Of course, his personal friendship with the two Wolf Fang 'heads' does not count.

But now, after returning from the Warrior School and becoming an instructor of the Fire Phoenix, during this period he seemed to clearly sense some of these principles.

For superiors, especially those who value and trust oneself, one must give them sufficient respect.

And He Zhijun is such a superior.

"Brigade Commander, hello!"

Liu Xiaotian stopped, turned around, his expression calm, his tone flat:

at one, one look `none, one mistake version%！'

In fact, he had long guessed that Tan Xiaolin would definitely come to find him.

But he didn't expect that something would still happen.

As for Tan Xiaolin, she appeared worried and anxious throughout the day's training, always worrying that Liu Xiaotian's behavior was due to the accident she had just suffered in training.

"Report to the Brigade Commander, I failed to consider everything when arranging the training, and insufficient preparation led to the training accident; fortunately no one was injured, and afterward I will write a training report and take full responsibility for this training accident!"

Regarding her fear of heights, she did not mention it when questioned by superiors, because she believed she could definitely overcome it.

After saying that, He Zhijun's gaze swept over the eight female soldiers' faces once, then he continued speaking: "Also, at that time, the military region will send a specially organized action team that was formed not long ago to attend the rank-bestowal ceremony; afterward, Deputy Chief Gao will host and review an exercise; the opposing sides will be your Fire Phoenix and that military region's specially organized action team."

As soon as these words were spoken, it could absolutely be said that everyone was shocked.

Speaking, He Zhijun raised his hand and lightly patted Liu Xiaotian's shoulder, giving him a meaningful look for him to ponder, then turned and walked toward the Jeep parked at the courtyard gate.

After saying that, Liu Xiaotian turned and left, not even noticing Tan Xiaolin's face suddenly changing as he spoke.

Although she currently doesn't have a deep understanding of Liu Xiaotian, from the first day the eight of them arrived here, Liu Xiaotian's various actions have given Tan Xiaolin a feeling that is almost unfathomable.

Of course, what is being referred to here is only the meticulousness of his thoughts.

Not to mention the eight female soldiers of the Fire Phoenix, even Qin Yuxi cannot guess what Liu Xiaotian is thinking.

Just as she hesitated, He Zhijun's voice sounded again: "All right, I've already said before that the training matter is fully entrusted to you; after you finish the report, just have Xiao Qin send it directly to my office."

"Instructor Liu, I indeed have some fear of heights; I really did not mention it beforehand during today's training, which is why that happened; I admit my mistake to you."

"You... what on earth is going on?" He Zhijun repeated his question once again.

Next, he directed his gaze at the eight female soldiers, his tone becoming somewhat stern:

I have come this time to inform you that, after my recommendation and the Chief of Staff's endorsement and superior approval, the proposal to promote you has been passed; in one week you will be conferred the rank of lieutenant, the ceremony will be held at the brigade headquarters auditorium at nine in the morning, and Deputy Chief Gao will personally bestow the rank on you—so don't be late, kid.

This 'everyone' refers to all those present.

Liu Xiaotian again stood at attention and saluted, but He Zhijun did not turn back, merely waving his hand while facing away. She had no doubt that if Liu Xiaotian wanted to kick her out of the Fire Phoenix, it would not be difficult.

"What is it? Speak."

Before they had finished, Liu Xiaotian had already completed his bandaging and returned from the medical room.

What Tan Xiaolin did not expect was that Liu Xiaotian would actually take full responsibility upon himself.

However, during the subsequent training process, he hardly spoke at all.

Tan Xiaolin did not want to leave.

"Anyone undertaking this high-altitude climbing training will inevitably have an instinctive fear; before you have successfully completed more than ten such climbing drills, no one is allowed to look downward while climbing—this is an order!"

To be precise, it is somewhat maladjustment.

I can remind you that this evaluation is also a comprehensive review of you and the Fire Phoenix; if your performance during the evaluation cannot gain everyone's approval and satisfaction, then the status of the Fire Phoenix Women's Special Forces Team may be downgraded, or even disbanded. After all, it is a newly formed women's special forces team, and if the superiors wish to disband it, they would not have many scruples.

Liu Xiaotian stepped forward two paces, stood at attention and saluted; his movement showed not the slightest deviation despite the injury to his arm.

This is merely human nature; there's nothing difficult about it.

Among everyone, except for Tan Xiaolin, the others were not particularly clear about how she suddenly had an accident just now.

Because he clearly knows that, unless there were some special reasons, Tan Xiaolin, who was almost finished with the ascent, could not possibly have fallen straight down like that.

After evening roll call and dismissal, Tan Xiaolin did not immediately return to the barracks; instead, she waited until the others had entered the barracks, then turned and caught up with Liu Xiaotian, who had already walked ten or so meters away, and said softly: "Instructor Liu, I have something to say to you!"

Even Liu Xiaotian only had a vague suspicion in his heart.

Such a person would not fail to see that the danger she just encountered was certainly not merely a simple accident; yet why would he take all the responsibility upon himself?

This also includes Tan Xiaolin, who just first wrote mourning.

Tan Xiaolin is not someone who dares not take responsibility, but at this moment she hesitated.

Liu Xiaotian lightly waved his hand, sighed, and said: "Training Instructor Tan, there's no one else around; I think I should address you this way." As soon as Liu Xiaotian opened his mouth, it startled Tan Xiaolin.

Perhaps because of Tan Xiaolin serving as a 'lesson from the preceding vehicle,' the first rock-climbing training of the next four female soldiers went very smoothly, with no accidents.

Besides the first day, Tan Xiaolin had never thought that Liu Xiaotian knew nothing about her and the other seven female soldiers' military ranks.

If she were to tell the truth now, it is very likely that she would be transferred out of the Fire Phoenix because of her fear of heights.

Seeing He Zhijun's car drive out of the gate, Liu Xiaotian turned and instructed Qin Yuxi: "You take the four who haven't climbed and continue; I'll go bandage up and be right back."

Their materials were all brought along in the vehicle; as an instructor, Liu Xiaotian, how could he not look at the materials?

The reason his attitude never changed from beginning to end can only show that he never regarded their military ranks as important! At this moment, Liu Xiaotian continued speaking:

"According to military rank, I should actually salute you, but please forgive me; as long as I remain the instructor of the Fire Phoenix Women's Special Forces Team, I cannot do that."

Liu Xiaotian's gaze wandered somewhat; Tan Xiaolin could not discern what he was thinking, and could only stand in place, listening quietly.

(End of chapter)