Obsessive Tycoon and His Swan Girl
Chapter 434 - 418: Pinched It, But Not Severed_3

Chapter 434: Chapter 418: Pinched It, But Not Severed_3

Everyone was uncertain whom to pick as a teammate.

The teacher continued, "The training ground is in the dense forest nearby, and the duration is ten days. You cannot communicate with the outside world throughout the course, you can only carry the training pack prepared by the school, and you’ll have to take care of your own food and accommodation. During the training, you will need to reach the destination within the set time. The sooner you arrive, the higher the proportion of points awarded. Arriving past the deadline will incur the heaviest penalty. Also, if your team members leave the group or are eliminated, points will be deducted proportionally. Those whose scores rank in the last ten percent will be sent back to their original schools and lose the qualification to advance."

As soon as these words were out, everyone knew they should pick teammates who were physically strong, tall, and capable.

After a disappointed sigh, there was no time to waste.

In an instant, the local students were no longer a problem; they had all formed teams in groups of three or two.

The other students also began to form teams quickly, fearing being left behind.

No one chose Jiang Zhe.

Despite everyone knowing that Jiang Zhe had long demonstrated superior intelligence, talent in exams, and unparalleled artistic flair,

this time around, these were not considered an advantage in military training.

Especially since Jiang Zhe, though tall, was overly slender, immediately giving off the impression of someone exceptional at studying but severely lacking in physical fitness.

It would be odd to choose her.

Several people had a good impression of her, even intending to team up with her, but considering their own futures, they eventually backed down.

A few others were left without teams, including Fatty and Xiaobao.

Fatty weighed three hundred pounds and easily got out of breath just walking, so no one was willing to take him along.

Xiaobao seemed agile, but she was only a little over one meter fifty, which was quite rare in her country.

Add to that she was studying a combination of Chinese and Western medicine, and there were no others in her country with the same specialty, leaving her without a team as well.

The two exchanged glances.

Jiang Zhe was about to ask if solo competitors counted as a team,

when a man approached and said in a low voice, "Jiang Zhe, come join our group."

Hearing that slightly familiar voice, Jiang Zhe turned to look and realized it was an old acquaintance.

After some thought, she remembered his name: Gu Jiaheng.

He seemed like someone from the last century.

Seeing the unfamiliarity in Jiang Zhe’s eyes, Gu Jiaheng gave a wry smile and said, "I’m here for advanced studies in finance this time."

Following a series of incidents between the Gu Family and the Jiang Family, the Gu Family’s business had taken a downturn.

Unable to turn the tide, Gu Jiaheng had no choice but to focus on academics and chose to come to the Beicheng Continent for a gilded education.

Most of those who came for advanced studies were of the graduate student age group, and among them, his age was considered young.

Actually, since he had arrived, he had been wanting to greet Jiang Zhe, but she had been wearing an eye mask the whole time, showing no interest in the people around her.

That’s why he had yet to find an opportunity.

Looking into Jiang Zhe’s eyes, Gu Jiaheng repeated, "Join our group."

"Not interested," Jiang Zhe replied indifferently.

"Jiang Zhe, this military training is definitely not going to be simple. You’re not good at physical activities, and it’s very likely you won’t last. With me, at least I can take care of you," he said.

"I don’t want to be dragged down by anyone."

Gu Jiaheng said softly, "Don’t be stubborn."

Jiang Zhe noticed that the soldier standing at the end was looking this way.

She suddenly smiled, moved closer to Gu Jiaheng, and said, "I’m not interested in carrying deadweight teammates."

To outsiders, her actions seemed intimate, but only Gu Jiaheng knew how indifferent and disdainful she was when she said those words.

Gu Jiaheng had no choice but to back away.

When Jiang Zhe looked again at the soldier, he had already averted his gaze, as if he had never looked this way at all.

Jiang Zhe smiled.

After Gu Jiaheng went back, he explained to his teammates.

His team members were not very keen on having Jiang Zhe join in the first place and were relieved to hear she wouldn’t be joining.

However, Gu Jiaheng felt somewhat irritable.

Seeing that only the three of them were left, Xiaobao took the plunge and said to Jiang Zhe, "Idol, don’t be scared, I’ve got you covered!"

"Hmm?" Jiang Zhe responded.

"You team up with me! I’ll carry you! Just leave it to me, I promise not to let you get eliminated!" Xiaobao patted Jiang Zhe on the shoulder with a sense of loyalty, but only managed to reach her chest.

Jiang Zhe: "..."

Fatty sidled up and said, "Heroine, could you bring me along?"