Chapter 67: If You Had Said This Earlier, I Wouldn’t Be Sleepy Anymore.
Chapter 67: If You Had Said This Earlier, I Wouldn't Be Sleepy Anymore.
In the special reception room of the military district,
Xu Yan and Principal Huang sat face-to-face with the highest-ranking officer of the Dayan City Military Region—
and both of them were extremely nervous.
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Based on their previous guesses,
this meeting could only mean one thing—
they were about to be fined a LOT of money.
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Before District Chief Ding could even explain why they had been urgently summoned,
Xu Yan couldn't hold back and nervously asked:
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"District Chief Ding… may I ask… is the joint training system expensive?"
"How much do we have to pay?"
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Both Xu Yan and Principal Huang had tense expressions,
but they also showed the correct attitude—
the humble acceptance of their mistakes.
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However, District Chief Ding was confused.
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"What are you talking about?"
"Expensive? Pay? Compensate?"
"I don't understand!"
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District Chief Ding's tone was as serious as ever,
even though he was clearly puzzled by their words.
But because of his naturally intimidating aura,
his harsh tone only made Xu Yan and Principal Huang even more nervous.
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A Misunderstanding Gone Wrong
Now, both of them were sure—
District Chief Ding was really angry!
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"The losses must be massive…"
"He's probably trying to gauge our reactions before hitting us with the final number!"
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Moreover, since District Chief Ding wasn't getting straight to the point,
it meant that the negotiation process would probably be long and painful.
If they handled it poorly,
they might even end up paying more than expected!
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Xu Yan felt that if the other party wasn't willing to clarify things,
then it was better to take the initiative and confess everything.
After all, the government always emphasizes:
"Leniency for those who confess, and severity for those who resist."
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Besides… they wouldn't hit a kid, right?
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If he showed responsibility beyond his age,
maybe District Chief Ding would soften his heart and lower the compensation amount.
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Xu Yan's "Confession"
With an aggrieved expression,
Xu Yan took a deep breath and formally admitted his mistake:
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"District Chief Ding! The collapse of the joint training system is entirely my fault!"
"It has NOTHING to do with my teammates, the No. 16 Middle School team, Principal Huang, or No. 8 Middle School!"
"I alone am responsible for everything."
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Hearing this, District Chief Ding narrowed his eyes.
Xu Yan continued, trying to look as pitiful as possible:
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"The team destroyed 10 Demon Mages… all because of a personal whim of mine."
"At that time, when I saw those powerful bosses, I was scared too.
"But for some reason, I had this strong impulse inside me.
"I wanted to know—do we humans really only have ONE choice when facing 'invincible' beasts?"
"Do we really always have to run?"
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As he spoke,
Xu Yan's aggrieved expression gradually hardened into determination.
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"I refused to accept that!"
"I couldn't accept that!"
"Why should we, as humans, always be running and hiding!?"
"So, I FOUGHT BACK!"
"I led my team, and we beat all 10 Demon Mages to death!"
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Xu Yan clenched his fists, as if reliving that moment.
Then, his tone became regretful again.
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"Now I understand… that this decision caused a serious conflict in the system's programming, leading to the crash."
"But even knowing that… I still don't regret it."
"If I encounter the same situation in the future, I will make the same choice!"
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He stood firm and declared:
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"I, Xu Yan, am willing to take full responsibility and accept any punishment."
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Xu Yan originally meant for this to be a sincere apology—
a strategic act to reduce the penalty.
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But instead of softening District Chief Ding's heart,
his words shocked him speechless.
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District Chief Ding's Reaction
At first, District Chief Ding had no idea why Xu Yan was saying all this.
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After all, the joint training system was completely fine,
and no one needed to pay for anything.
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But then…
he listened to Xu Yan's words more carefully.
And that's when it hit him.
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"This kid… he really gets it."
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For years, District Chief Ding had believed that the third stage of the joint training program was designed perfectly.
But there had always been something missing—
something he couldn't quite explain.
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"It Was Blood. It Lacked Blood."
Xu Yan's words awakened something inside him.
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The current survival tactics of humanity—
the constant retreat, avoidance, and escape—
were indeed necessary.
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But what keeps humanity alive,
what allows them to stand tall even in the face of extinction—
is the unyielding spirit of a few brave individuals.
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That's exactly what the military represents.
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At that moment,
District Chief Ding made his decision.
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The Big Reveal
With burning determination,
he locked eyes with Xu Yan and spoke in a serious tone:
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"The joint training system suffered no losses, and you do NOT need to pay any compensation!"
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Xu Yan and Principal Huang were stunned.
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No losses!?
No compensation needed!?
That's great!
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But before Xu Yan could celebrate,
District Chief Ding dropped the real bombshell.
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"Now, let's talk about what's really important."
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He looked directly at Xu Yan and said:
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"Xu Yan!"
"I, Ding Yuanshan, Commander of the Dayan City Military Region,
formally invite you to join the military!"
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Xu Yan's Brain Short-Circuits
For a moment,
Xu Yan's entire world stopped.
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"Wait… what!?"
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Did… did his fake confession actually…
get him recruited into the army!?
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At that moment,
Xu Yan really wanted to slap himself.
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"Why the hell did I talk so much!?"
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He was trying to reduce the fine,
not get himself enlisted!
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End of Chapter.