Chapter 424

Time quickly arrived at the late stage of military training, and the entire freshman class marched to the military camp for live-fire target practice.

"I can tell you all, I touched a real gun when I was a kid, and I even went hunting in high school," said Qin Wenzhang.

"That's nothing strange, I've shot one too, although it was an old-fashioned hunting rifle," said Yan Weidao.

"Ah? You've all shot one? I've never touched a gun in my life."

"What about you, Lao Liu?"

"I haven't touched one either, but I feel like it shouldn't be that hard."

Qi Tongwei always felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity, especially after touching the firearm.

"Nine rings, nine rings, ten rings, ten rings..." After Qi Tongwei got familiar with handling the gun, they were all ten rings.

"Lao Liu, have you really never touched a gun?"

"No, I just raised the gun, aimed, and fired; it's not hard."

"..."

"You are very good."

The instructor looked at Qi Tongwei with a strange expression; it was very rare for a freshman to reach such a level. He was simply a natural-born sharpshooter, and even they, as veterans, wouldn't dare claim to hit ten rings every time.

After Qi Tongwei's results came out, many people in the class were astonished, as many among them had even missed the target entirely.

"Squad Leader, have you practiced before?"

"No, I'm just from a small mountain village; where would I have the chance to touch a gun?"

"Lao Gu, your class has produced a good talent."

Lao Gu, Gu Jianjun, thirty-seven or thirty-eight years old, was the instructor for Qi Tongwei's class. The instructor of the neighboring class not far away looked at him with envy.

"Hehe, this kid is sharpshooter material. It's a pity he's a university student, otherwise, he could be poached into the Military."

"Don't go ruining people's lives; once he graduates, he'll be a Cadre. Who would still go through the hardship of joining the army?"

Although the neighboring instructor said this, he also had a look of regret. After all, such a good talent would be sharpshooter material with just a little training; it was truly a pity to miss out.

"Alright, assemble and lead the team back."

"Yes."

The group remained high-spirited on the way back, discussing the shooting experience they had just had; after all, any man would be excited to be able to touch a gun.

"Stand at attention, at ease. Qi Tongwei, step out of line. Everyone else, return to school and dismiss yourselves."

Gu Jianjun still decided to ask one more time, just in case Qi Tongwei might be interested.

"Ahem, student Qi Tongwei, do you have any interest in joining the army?"

"Ah? This... I'm sorry, Instructor Gu, I don't have that plan for the time being. At this stage, I just want to study hard."

"Hmm... so be it." Although Gu Jianjun had known the answer long ago, he still felt a bit disappointed in his heart.

"However, Instructor Gu, I have a younger brother; perhaps he could."

Qi Tongwei thought of his younger brother's performance; joining the army might be a good choice.

"Oh? How old is your brother?" Gu Jianjun also became interested; perhaps both brothers had this potential?

"Fifteen this year."

"..."

Gu Jianjun thought for a moment and still agreed to the matter.

"He's not old enough. Wait until he's an adult. You can ask your brother; if he has your potential, we will focus on cultivating him."

"If he doesn't, then he can only go to a regular unit. This is our unit's phone number; you can just call me when the time comes."

"Okay, thank you, Instructor Gu." Qi Tongwei gave a salute.

"You kid are a talent, it's a pity your ambitions don't lie here."

"Instructor Gu, perhaps we will have a day to cooperate in the future," Qi Tongwei said with a serious expression.

"Hahaha, you kid have quite the nerve. Fine, I'll wait."

Gu Jianjun was stunned, then immediately reacted; this kid was certain that his future development would not be bad, and that there might even be a day when he would stand on equal footing with him.

"I will not let you down."

Qi Tongwei gave a salute and returned to the school. He had his own ideas; ever since he was admitted to the Political and Law Department, he had been preparing. In the future, it would either be the Procuratorate or the Public Security sector.

"Heh, this kid."

"What's wrong, Lao Gu?"

Gu Jianjun immediately recounted the conversation with Qi Tongwei.

"Haha, this kid has ambition." The neighboring instructor was very appreciative, although he thought it was unlikely in his heart.

One must know that he and Gu Jianjun were both at the level of Deputy Regimental Commander, which corresponded to a County Magistrate or Deputy County Magistrate in the local government. Even if Qi Tongwei were a Deputy Section Chief after graduation, it would be unrealistic for him to catch up to them unless he had direct family connections at the top.

As soon as Qi Tongwei returned to the dormitory, he was surrounded by his brothers.

"Lao Liu, what did our instructor want with you?"

"Instructor Gu wanted to recommend me to join the army, but I didn't agree."

"Lao Liu, you've missed a great opportunity. Our Instructor Gu has a very impressive background," Qin Wenzhang said, pointing upward as he spoke.

"I don't regret it. If I hadn't gone to university, I would have agreed immediately, but now I just want to complete my studies well."

"Sixth Brother is gutsy~"

Qin Wenzhang clicked his tongue. Others might not know, but he was a local snake in Jingzhou. Gu Jianjun was from the Gu Family, an old-established power in Jingzhou that occupied a significant amount of influence in the Military.

In any case, Qin Wenzhang thought that a university student like Qi Tongwei without a background would really be better off following Gu Jianjun into the army.

"Lao Liu is right too. Our main task now is our studies; everything else is unimportant. Of course, necessary interaction between men and women is still needed."

"..." Lao Er Zhang Jianshe said this with a straight face.

Time flew by, and it was already October. The Oriental Supermarket had already confirmed its site selection in Jingzhou, which also allowed Zhao Lichun to settle a matter on his mind.

A total of five supermarkets, just like in Sijiucheng, not counting the investment, solved the employment of over 1,700 local people, and later became major taxpayers.

Zhao Lichun would smile happily every time he passed by the construction site; these were all political achievements.

"Leader, it had to be you. Even a foreign business like the Oriental Group was easily brought over by you. Our foreign exchange alone is a big step ahead of other cities."

"Hahaha, you, Little Li."

Zhao Lichun was indeed feeling quite smug; a Department Head at thirty-seven, the significance of this could not be overstated.

December also brought a hint of chill to Jingzhou, and most people had put on cotton-padded clothes.

Qi Tongwei was also about to complete his first semester of studies, and he had also met his mentor from his previous life, Gao Yuliang, who was their teacher for political and legal courses.

"Tongwei, you are very good. Your insights are unique; you are a talent for politics and law. Take this History of Ming back to read; it should be helpful to you in the future."

"Alright, thank you, Teacher Gao."

"Hahaha, go and get busy."

All teachers cannot refuse a studious student, especially one like Qi Tongwei, whose grades in every subject were top-notch and who had his own insights into politics and law; his train of thought often made Gao Yuliang's eyes light up, and the two were closer than other teachers and students.

"Alrighty."

Today was a day off, and Qi Tongwei carried lunch back to the dormitory; except for Qin Wenzhang who had gone home, the other four were all lying on their beds.

"Everyone get up and eat."

"Number Six, you say, how will we live in the future without you?"

"Yeah, making Number Six bring food every day, I'm even embarrassed."

"Fine, Number Five is embarrassed, Tongwei, just bring three portions next time."

"..."

"Damn, I was just saying that."

"Hahaha."

"It's fine, I'm on the way anyway. Hurry up and get out of bed to eat, it'll be cold in a while."

"Right, right, right."

"New Year's Day is coming up, how do you brothers plan to spend it?"

"Of course, spending it under the covers. I feel like Jingzhou is even colder than our Lu Province."

"Our Jingzhou belongs to the lower Yangtze River plain; the air humidity is high, there is a lot of overcast and rainy weather, it's damp cold, and the cold air drills straight into your bones."

"Your Quancheng is dry cold, the perceived temperature is direct, and you should have heating there, so naturally, you feel Jingzhou is colder."

"Yo, Number Six, look at you talking so logically, your geography is not bad."