Chapter 220: Wow, Shen Man, you— you can shoot!

Because she had eaten and drunk enough and rested well, Zhou Hongyu was full of confidence for the afternoon exam.

In the afternoon, however, it was a choose‑two‑out‑of‑three test, with the categories being obstacle‑crossing, surgical suturing, and shooting.

Most candidates chose the first two categories, and almost no one selected the third.

But for Shen Man, the first item was definitely out of the question, while the latter two were both her strengths!

Thus, under the astonished gazes of the crowd—or the gloating ones—she chose surgical suturing and shooting.

"Shen Man, can you shoot?"

Zhou Hongyu was very worried; although they hadn't spent much time together, she truly considered Shen Man a friend.

"I have some dabbling."

Shen Man's modesty was genuine, but to some it appeared as proof that she was bragging.

"A pregnant woman should stay home waiting to give birth; taking a spot in the exam wastes resources—truly the greatest absurdity under heaven."

Bao Dahai was still displeased, thinking that in such an important exam, a pregnant woman shouldn't share the same testing hall.

"Bao Dahai, you're being excessive; Shen Man never provoked you, so why keep attacking her? Petty!"

Zhou Hongyu raised her eyebrows and stared unceremoniously at Bao Dahai—what a low‑down guy!

"Hongyu, don't argue with someone unworthy; what importance does he have? Whether I have the right to take the exam isn't up to him."

Even Shen Man's best temper, after repeated provocation, was angered, and her competitive spirit was stirred.

"Bao Dahai, right? Since you're so confident, why don't we bet and see who ends up victorious, who will be qualified to pass the exam and become a military doctor!"

"Fine, let's bet; I'm not afraid you'll fail."

"Alright, the loser must, in full view of everyone, apologize to the winner and shout three times, 'I'm not as good as you!'"

"Okay, who's afraid of whom? It's settled!"

"Whoever backs out is a dog."

After saying that, Shen Man grabbed Zhou Hongyu, cast a disdainful glance at Bao Dahai, and strode away.

To the dozens of onlookers, the scene was a stormy spectacle; some thought Bao Dahai was right, while others thought Shen Man was truly impressive.

Regardless of others' opinions, Shen Man's fighting spirit was ignited.

For the two upcoming tests, she will give her all!

Do her best!

Make all doubters shut up!

The first and third exams were both scheduled at the Military Region's troop training ground; the candidates boarded a truck and went there together.

When Shen Man stepped off the truck with her belly out, some soldiers on the training ground, at ease, greeted her enthusiastically—

"Hello, sister‑in‑law."

"Sister‑in‑law, are you here for the exam?"

"Sister‑in‑law, which item are you taking?"

Bao Dahai, seeing this, was somewhat skeptical: this so‑called Shen Man, a military sister‑in‑law, couldn't possibly be good at shooting, could she?

No, she couldn't—she's a woman, and a pregnant one at that; how could she possibly shoot?

Even if she could, she couldn't be that accurate.

He, who was predisposed to look down on women, never believed a woman could surpass a man.

Shen Man said nothing, only smiled; after the target was set, the proctor handed her a pistol loaded with six rounds. Her test required three bullets to hit the five‑ring to be deemed passing.

Only three five‑rings?

That's a fifty‑percent hit rate, right?

Shen Man inspected the pistol, and the bullets as well.

Thanks to her husband, she had practiced for a while; she might not be 100% accurate, but a ninety‑percent hit rate was no problem!

Indeed, holding a pistol in one's own hands always feels great.

"Bang bang bang—"

Six rounds fired in rapid succession, the sound echoing across the training ground.

The watching candidates were completely stunned; they had rarely seen a shooting scene.

Seeing it suddenly, they were all a bit dazed.

Especially since the unflappable, impeccably standard shooter was a woman—and a pregnant one at that...

"Wow, Shen Man, you— you can shoot!"

Zhou Hongyu's eyes turned starry; she decided she would cling to her good friend's thigh!

"Just a little."

Shen Man modestly said, and while holstering the gun, she removed the magazine and placed it on the tray.

To prove the bullets just fired were hers, with no cheating.

"All six shots hit the two‑ring!"

The proctor announced the result excitedly; that hit rate definitely showed potential as a sharpshooter!

He had just seen with his own eyes that Comrade Shen Man merely aimed casually and then fired continuously!

"If she weren't pregnant, without the need to cultivate, she could hit a ring perfectly!"

"Proctor, may I rest now?"

Shen Man was satisfied with that answer; next was the other candidates' testing time—she couldn't stay until the very end, could she?

"Of course you may."

The proctor happily recorded Shen Man's score, and before she could bring a chair, a soldier fetched one for her.

She suddenly recalled that Shen Man's spouse is a Regiment Commander; as a military sister‑in‑law, it's normal for these soldiers to know her.

He immediately went happily to give exams to the other candidates, and even Zhou Hongyu was shouted by him to go take the exam.

"Sister-in-law, are you thirsty? The Jiang Regiment has ordered us to take care of you."

"Where is he?"

"The Jiang Regiment went to a meeting."

"Oh oh, thank you."

After Shen Man thanked him, she took the coconut, and as usual, drank a few sips of coconut water.

Those who didn't know still thought she was on vacation...

Bao Dahai's face darkened upon hearing Shen Man's shooting score, his eyes full of disbelief.

How could that be?

A woman, with shooting talent, how could she be this strong?

Whether he believes it or not, the facts are right before his eyes.

He can't indulge in wild thoughts; if he doesn't want to lose, starting now he must give it his all!

"Ready, start!"

With the whistle, the six‑person‑team competition began.

On the training ground of the unit, the obstacles to cross include sandy ground, a single‑log bridge, a spider web, and a climbing wall, etc.

The demonstrating soldiers finished their demonstration in six minutes.

But when it was these candidates' turn, needless to say, they were in all kinds of states.

But no matter which test, there is actually an emphasis on teamwork inside.

Put bluntly, the military medic exam tests not only medical skill, but also teamwork ability and awareness.

The scores recorded by the invigilating teachers are not just the written score, but also the comprehensive score.

Bao Dahai's personal strength and medical skill are beyond doubt.

But he has a fatal flaw: selfishness.

To maintain his leading score, he will unhesitatingly kick aside the person behind and push aside the person ahead to keep his advantage.

One might ask, such a person, if captured on the battlefield someday, would you guess he would protect his comrades or betray them?

Bao Dahai is not lacking in excellence; he simply loses because he lacks team spirit...

The invigilating teachers exchanged glances, all shaking their heads; although it's a pity, the selected military medics must possess a spirit of teamwork.