23 The Real Deal (2/2)

”Professor, my dormitory mate, Zhang Shan, is very talented. Can you let him be your assistant?” Wang Zheng asked. Given Zhang Shan's caliber, he should be able to.

”Ah, that kid. He's pretty decent, but you are slightly better.”

Gazing at Xiao Fei's heated eyes, Wang Zheng felt a little dizzy. He would be fine if she was a little older, but she was not older than him by much.

He was dragged along by Xiao Fei for a while before he was finally let go. It was apparent that it was rare for Xiao Fei to find someone with common topics to discuss with.

In the world of science, loneliness was guaranteed. Teaching others was one thing, but to find a partner on the same intellectual level was purely by chance; it was not something that could be sought. Xiao Fei also never would have expected that a middle schooler would have such comprehension skills.

A unique train of thought and a rather decent broad perspective of physics, these were the qualities that showed potential for becoming a good physicist. It was no wonder Xiao Fei was so impassioned when trying to recruit Wang Zheng.

The second day of school passed by in a flurry, following which military training officially began.

Military training was split into two groups—one was for those in the military department and the other was for those of the non-military departments. The former was a lot harder, but students could have their pick.

Wang Zheng chose the former without hesitation. What was more surprising was that he was not the only one; Zhang Shan also chose the former.

The students were led to different suburban areas in the Beijing military area. Previous batches of students had drill instructors who were invited to the school to guide them. However, this time the situation was different. The students were moved to a new area for training and no one had seemed to notice. They treated it like an excursion with new friends.

Changing into outdoor combat attire, everyone's personal belongings were kept away until the end of the basic training. The dormitory was bare and simple. One house had a hundred people in it, and it felt like it was converted from a warehouse.

Many complained bitterly, and the whining was endless. Wang Zheng and Zhang Shan, however, calmly found their places and exchanged looks.

”Didn't expect that you would choose Mecha Department training.”

”I've said it before, I want to be in the Mecha Department. You?”

”A brilliant mind needs to be matched with a perfect and strong body to be perfect. Besides, the Mecha Department's standards are not that remarkable,” Zhang Shan said proudly.

His build and strength truly gave him the right to be so prideful.

The two did not say much. Work and rest times were very precise; they slept once it was time to sleep. Others still complained and chatted as if it was a tea party. Some connected their Skylinks and played games.

Zhang Shan thought that his willpower was strong, but the noise prevented him from sleeping. However, after glancing over, he realized that Wang Zheng had already entered sleep peacefully.

This was a minor thing to Student Wang. When one was tired, even sleeping while standing was enjoyable. Besides, this was only considered to be a little noisy.

And in another place, Chen Xiu and Yao Ailun were already complaining nonstop. As pure intellectuals, they were not used to such conditions.

”I have no idea what Wang Zheng and Zhang Shan are thinking. They are intellectuals, but they chose to mix with the brawny ones,” Yao Ailun said.

”Brother Ailun, actually, Zhang Shan's limbs are very developed,” Chen Xiu said.

In this place, the Physics Department and Math Department students were in completely different states, minding their own businesses. Even if they chatted, it was soft and everyone had their own spaces.

Regardless, the college's military training had begun.

A one in the morning, a piercing bell rang and the door was kicked open. Everyone gazed blankly at the soldier at the door.

”I am your training instructor, Luo Yun. I'll give you all five minutes to assemble at the drill grounds.”

”F**k, are you kidding me? What time is it now?!”

”I still have not slept enough. Is this military training or abuse? I will sue you!”

Luo Yun smiled. ”Anyone who does not meeting military training's requirements will face immediate expulsion. It has been stated all along on your admission notification before. You all only have four minutes and twenty seconds left.”

After finishing, Luo Yun turned and left. The whole house seemed to have a little more clarity in their heads at this point.

Actually, when Luo Yun finished speaking, Wang Zheng had already finished getting ready. Zhang Shan's speed was also very fast; it was as if they had foreseen a scenario like this.

The two went out first.

”Seems like Gu Te is for real this time.” Zhang Shan laughed.

At the drill grounds, they were not the earliest. Masasi, Carl, and Xie Yuxin had already arrived.

After Wang Zheng and Zhang Shan joined the ranks, students streamed in continuously. The Mecha Department and Command Department all had a certain amount of mental preparation for this. Despite what they said about things they would do, they still did not dare to act carelessly.

There were ten or so soldiers recording the latecomers' names.

It took about ten minutes for everyone to be present.

”All latecomers, turn around and run 10,000 meters!”

Immediately, there were unwilling people. Luo Yun said coldly, ”All those who have any doubts, you may drop out immediately. No one is forced to stay. This is the military; everything done is in accordance with military regulations!”

A trace of a smile appeared at the corner of Carl's mouth. The show was just beginning.