Chapter 70: How Should I Explain to My Mother That I Accidentally Joined the Army?
Chapter 70: How Should I Explain to My Mother That I Accidentally Joined the Army?
As Gao Yang, Bai Ding, and Wang Ke were escorted onto the military vehicle,
the entire school fell into an uproar.
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Fear and Panic Spread
"They're suspected of destroying military assets…
"This is serious!"
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"I don't see Xu Yan or Principal Huang anywhere."
"I think they've already been taken away too!"
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"Oh my god, I thought the dissolution of No. 8 Middle School might take some time…
"But I didn't expect it to happen so suddenly!"
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"The joint training system is priceless!
"Now that our school has damaged it… how much do we have to pay?"
"Can No. 8 Middle School even afford the compensation!?"
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Worst-Case Scenarios
"What if they come after us too!?"
"Will the military force innocent students to pay off the debt!?"
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"Honestly, getting arrested to pay off the debt isn't even the worst part…
"All of No. 8 Middle School's assets might be confiscated TODAY!"
"By tomorrow, No. 8 Middle School could cease to exist!"
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"And the worst possibility…?
"This could leave a permanent stain on our personal records!"
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"It's over… it's really over.
"I haven't transferred schools yet—my dad needs to hurry up!"
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"Forget talking, I need to call my mom! We need to handle my transfer immediately!"
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Inside the Military Vehicle
Meanwhile, inside the military vehicle,
Gao Yang, Bai Ding, and Wang Ke sat in stunned silence.
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They stared at each other, eyes wide with fear.
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Wang Ke finally gathered her courage and asked cautiously:
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"Big Brother Jun… may I ask why we're being arrested?"
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The soldier, his face blank and expressionless, replied flatly:
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"I don't know either."
"We're just following orders to take you back to the military district."
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"We'll find out the details once we get there."
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Hearing this,
all three of them panicked even more.
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The Grim Reality Sets In
"No doubt about it… it's over."
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"They found out that we killed all the final bosses…
"And now that the joint training system has collapsed, we're doomed!"
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"We're about to be tried, punished, and fined!"
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"But the joint training system is so expensive…
"How can we possibly afford it!?"
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Gao Yang's voice trembled as he muttered:
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"Compensation… we probably can't afford to pay it."
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"I think it's highly likely that we'll be sent to the Frontier Defense Department to work as laborers to pay off the debt."
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Bai Ding's Terrifying Math
Bai Ding quickly calculated the numbers in his head.
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But once he finished,
his face turned pale.
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"If the joint training system is worth 100 million…
"And the average salary is 3,000 a month…"
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"Then one person would have to work for…
33,333 months!"
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"Which is… 2,777 years!"
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"Even if all four of us worked together, 24/7, without breaks…
"It would still take 684 years to pay off!"
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"It's over.
"Our lives are over."
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"I hope Principal Huang helps us pay off some of it…"
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Arriving at the Military Base
When the military vehicle finally stopped,
the three were led into a special reception room.
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The moment they stepped inside,
they saw Xu Yan and Principal Huang sitting there.
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Their hearts sank.
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"Damn it…
"No one escaped after all."
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The Offer from District Chief Ding
As soon as they entered,
District Chief Ding got straight to the point.
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"You three—
"Are you willing to join the Dayan City Military Region with Xu Yan?"
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His tone was calm,
but his military presence was so intimidating
that none of them dared to refuse.
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A Light at the End of the Tunnel?
At first, they thought this was some kind of plea deal.
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"Wait… so we're not being sent to a labor camp!?"
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Instead of being exiled to the frontier,
they were being offered a place in the military!?
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They would still have to hand over most of their salaries…
but at least the military base was close to home!
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They could still visit their parents!
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Their Answer
Without hesitation,
all three immediately said:
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"We do!"
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District Chief Ding blinked.
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He hadn't expected them to agree so quickly!
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But he wasn't complaining.
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Everything had worked out perfectly!
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Sealing the Deal
Without wasting time,
District Chief Ding immediately had his officers
bring in enlistment forms and official documents.
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The four of them signed everything on the spot.
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Once it was done,
District Chief Ding grinned.
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"Welcome, you four…
"To the Dayan City Military Region!"
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Reality Hits Hard
The three new recruits had blank expressions.
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"What just happened…?"
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"Did we… just accidentally enlist!?"
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"I guess this is our life now."
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The Final Task
"Although you're enlisted, you still need to pass the recruit assessment."
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"You'll be heading to Baitan City for training."
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"Once you pass, your enlistment will be finalized."
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The three of them had already given up resisting.
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Xu Yan's Final Play
Later,
District Chief Ding pulled Xu Yan aside.
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"Xu Yan… about that ultimate rare defense set."
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"You won't get it until you pass the recruit assessment."
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Xu Yan: "What!?"
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"You have to give me time to prepare it!"
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"Fine."
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A New Plan Forms
"If I pass this recruit assessment now…
"I can get my armor immediately!"
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The Three Realize the Truth
After leaving,
Xu Yan finally revealed the truth to the others.
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"By the way, the joint training system wasn't actually damaged."
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"We don't owe the military any money."
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"You three only got recruited because I didn't want to join alone."
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Immediate Regret
Gao Yang: "…Wait, WHAT!?"
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Bai Ding: "My brain needs a moment to process this."
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Gao Yang: "Xu Yan…
"The forms are already signed!
"Why are you telling us NOW!?"
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"Oh my god…
"I accidentally joined the army!
"How am I supposed to explain this to my mom!?"
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End of Chapter.