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Because it was a free team-up, Gu Xiaoxi’s team included three female soldiers.

Qin Chu, Song Jingyi, Gu Xiaoxi, along with several other male soldiers.

Male and female soldiers were trained separately, so being with a group of male soldiers, everyone was unfamiliar and didn’t talk much.

Gu Xiaoxi, Qin Chu, and Song Jingyi followed silently behind the male soldier who was holding the map.

But the male soldiers were not unfamiliar with Gu Xiaoxi, the notorious little pervert, after all!

Although they called her that, deep down everyone was very resentful.

Especially after that assessment by Quan Shaoqing, where Gu Xiaoxi unexpectedly beat Zhang Jingyue at the last moment.

The Goddess was bullied, so they, as her admirers, naturally wanted to seek justice for her.

The male soldier holding the map was Zhao Yi, in cahoots with Chen Xuan, who tripped Gu Xiaoxi last time.

They were both Zhang Jingyue’s admirers.

Gu Xiaoxi’s team had run about five kilometers when Zhao Yi suddenly stopped and told everyone to rest in place.

At the same time, he said to the three female soldiers, “I need to study the map.

Gu Xiaoxi, Qin Chu, Song Jingyi, go see if there’s a stream about three hundred meters ahead to confirm we haven’t gone the wrong way.”

Gu Xiaoxi, Song Jingyi, and Qin Chu were surprised, as they, a group of men, were actually asking them, three women, to scout ahead.

Gu Xiaoxi narrowed her eyes slightly, pushed up her military cap, and gave Zhao Yi a glance, her gaze detached, showing little emotion.

She waved her hand, leading Qin Chu and Song Jingyi away.

From a distance, the sound of a stream could be heard; they were sure there was a stream ahead.

“Gu Xiaoxi, their gazes seemed off; are they plotting something?” Qin Chu looked back warily at the six men huddled together looking at the map.

“They wouldn’t be thinking of ditching us, would they!” Song Jingyi immediately widened her eyes, feeling it was possible.

Gu Xiaoxi plucked a blade of foxtail grass and chewed on it carelessly, confidently saying, “You’ve guessed right.”

From the moment Zhao Yi spoke to her, she knew their intentions.

Hearing this, Song Jingyi’s face changed drastically, “These people have no decency at all, thinking of abandoning us and running off with the map.

No way, I’m going to steal the map from them, then ditch them!

Tit for tat!”

Gu Xiaoxi remained silent, just continuing to walk toward the stream nearby.

Seeing her not in a hurry, Song Jingyi instantly became anxious and grabbed Gu Xiaoxi’s arm, “Why are you still walking forward?

If they run off with the map, how will we get back to camp?

It’s fine if we miss a meal, but we might even get punished!”

Gu Xiaoxi shook off Song Jingyi’s anxious grasp and scoffed, “Let them run with the map if they want to!

I’m not in a hurry to get back to camp.”

“What?”

Qin Chu and Song Jingyi exclaimed in unison, staring at Gu Xiaoxi in bewilderment.

Gu Xiaoxi lifted her delicate face and patted the shoulders of the two women, her smile sly, “Remember, learn to counter stillness with stillness.”

Qin Chu and Song Jingyi couldn’t comprehend at all; everything was urgent, yet how could they counter it with stillness?

Gu Xiaoxi simply smiled mysteriously and walked to the stream, where the water was clear and fish were swimming.

She rolled up her trouser legs and took off her shoes, seemingly preparing to catch fish in the water.

After sending Gu Xiaoxi away, Zhao Yi coerced the remaining male soldiers to run ahead without them.

Just as Qin Chu expected, when she returned from the stream, there was no trace of the group of male soldiers under the big tree.

Qin Chu’s face darkened at once.

They had actually left them behind!

Song Jingyi stood on the bank, observing Gu Xiaoxi.

She kept silent and seemed composed.

Song Jingyi thought Gu Xiaoxi had a plan and decided not to worry anymore, just watching Gu Xiaoxi catch fish.

Gu Xiaoxi’s fishing tools were no more than three pebbles.

She eyed a large, fat fish hiding under the water, raised a stone in her hand, and threw it forward; the rock sliced through the air like a sharp knife, shooting toward the water surface.

There was hardly a splash, and soon, the large, fat fish belly-up, lifelessly floated out of the water.

Three times!

Three fish were struck by Gu Xiaoxi, then tossed onto the bank.

Song Jingyi was dumbfounded, “Gu Xiaoxi, how can you be so skilled?

Teach me!”

Gu Xiaoxi glanced back at her, “Clean the scales and insides of the fish, and I’ll teach you!”

Although Song Jingyi was puzzled by her actions, she chose to trust her.

Instinctively, she felt Gu Xiaoxi had the makings of a leader.

So, when Qin Chu returned, she saw Gu Xiaoxi putting on her shoes, while Song Jingyi was actually descaling fish by the stream.

“They really left!” Qin Chu looked at Gu Xiaoxi, anxiety swelling inside her.

If they chased, they might catch up!

Gu Xiaoxi put on her shoes and glanced at her, “If they leave, they leave.

Can’t we survive without them?”

“The key thing is, we don’t have a map!” Song Jingyi also chimed in anxiously.

Gu Xiaoxi held her forehead, “They ditched us, and it just so happens I wasn’t planning on following them anyway.

Qin Chu, go find some firewood, we need to prepare some food!”

Qin Chu: “…”

Song Jingyi: “…”

Speaking of being hungry!

They really were starving!

They had only a little food at the canteen in the morning, which had long been digested by now!

“Song Jingyi, remember to clean the fish thoroughly.

Qin Chu, gather more firewood!” Gu Xiaoxi gave a few instructions and then headed into the deep forest.

Song Jingyi and Qin Chu exchanged glances.

Forget it, those male soldiers had already run off and were long out of sight, catching up to them was uncertain.

Since they were following Gu Xiaoxi, they had to trust her.

Prepare the food then!

They hoped she wouldn’t screw them over!

Just as Song Jingyi finished cleaning the fish, Gu Xiaoxi dragged two wild chickens back from the forest.

Seeing this, Song Jingyi was at a loss for words.

Was this girl planning to eat until she burst?

Gu Xiaoxi didn’t seem to care, ordering everyone around to start the fire, grill the fish, and also cook two beggar’s chickens.

Here, the three of them were busy preparing the meal, bustling with activity.

Over there, the group with the map, hungry and exhausted, pushed toward the finish line with all their might.

At this moment, the finish line.

The Fourth Company of the Reconnaissance Company.

Inside the canteen, Chen Zhigang passed a bottle of beer to Shao Changfeng.

“That Gu Xiaoxi, she seems pretty tame!

Doesn’t look like a troublemaker at all!” Chen Zhigang sat opposite Shao Changfeng, a look of perplexity on his face.

Shao Changfeng smiled faintly, “You’ll see soon enough!”

“I’ve encountered plenty of spoiled young ladies in my time.

In the end, they all got trained into submission, I don’t believe she can cause any big waves!”

Shao Changfeng took a sip of beer and smiled meaningfully, “Don’t believe it?

Just watch!”

Shao Changfeng and Chen Zhigang were former classmates, now reunited, naturally, they got along very well!

Chen Zhigang had heard of Gu Xiaoxi’s name even before receiving the new soldiers.

He was curious to see what skills Gu Xiaoxi truly possessed.

It was nearing 5:30 in the afternoon.

One by one, people with maps began reaching the endpoint.

Everyone was so tired that they were gasping for breath and feeling hollow with hunger.

Ye Qiran called roll and discovered that three female soldiers were missing.

When he asked everyone, they all claimed not to have seen them.

Especially Zhao Yi, who although felt guilty, still insisted that he had not seen Gu Xiaoxi.

Ye Qiran was taken aback and immediately reported the situation to Chen Zhigang.

Chen Zhigang flew into a rage on the spot.

It was already drawing close to night, and the wilderness was dangerous after dark.

Three female soldiers, if they were lost in the forest…

“Which team was Gu Xiaoxi originally part of!” Chen Zhigang roared at the group of new soldiers, “On your first day at the company, you’re already so disunited.

Your team is missing people and you are clueless!

Who has the map?

Step forward!”

Zhao Yi stepped out from the ranks, trembling.

Chen Zhigang glared at Zhao Yi, hands on his hips, face livid with anger, “I’ve been leading soldiers for many years and have never seen anything like this.

Especially when the male soldiers leave the female soldiers behind!

You guys are so gallant!

Don’t you even understand the most basic notion of mutual assistance?

What are they teaching you in the new soldiers’ company?

Where is the unity!”

Ye Qiran glanced at the time, unable to help feeling anxious, “Commander, it’s almost dark.

We need to start searching immediately!

If they encounter danger, how will we explain to our superiors.”

“Zhao Yi, confess!

Where did you split from them!” Chen Zhigang faced him, black with fury.

Unable to withstand the commander’s rage, Zhao Yi unfolded the map and pointed to the place where they had separated from Gu Xiaoxi.

Chen Zhigang’s hand trembled with anger as he glared at Zhao Yi, then turned to all the new soldiers and barked, “All of you, stand at attention.

I will deal with you after we find Gu Xiaoxi.”

Everyone had been running all afternoon, so exhausted that they were falling apart, thinking they would have food once they got to the endpoint, but because of Zhao Yi, they couldn’t even sit down.

All eyes turned toward Zhao Yi, filled with furious anger!