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If it had been a normal tone of sarcasm, it probably wouldn't have provoked such intense anger and resentment in people.
However, Yang Xiaoyou's expression was one of absolute certainty, as if stating an undeniable fact, which was particularly hurtful.
The girl from Art School, Han Yan, who was described in such a way, was indeed a rare beauty. Her skin, while not flawless, was still above average; it just paled in comparison to others in the Aspects.
But now she received an evaluation she had never encountered before, leaving her completely stunned.
Han Yan had her own plans for the future and had long since adapted to the preparations and psychological aspects of entering this field. She could accept occasional frivolous fun without any qualms.
When she thought about the days that felt worse than death, she didn't see anything wrong or disadvantageous in using her assets for comfort. Although that guy seemed a bit weak, he was quite pleasant to look at. Occasionally teasing her younger brother for a change of pace wasn't bad either.
But then—
"What do you think you are! I looked up to you; don't take my kindness for granted!" After her anger reached its peak, Han Yan's carefully crafted image shattered completely as she screamed at the calm Yang Xiaoyou nearby.
"Pfft, did I just eat dinner? Don't make me nauseous," Yang Xiaoyou waved her hand dismissively with an indifferent expression. Her calm words struck at Han Yan's sensitive and fragile nerves.
Just then, before the girl could lose her composure again, a familiar howl echoed from afar, seemingly the same as before. For some reason, it sounded much closer now.
This not only interrupted the girl's frenzy but also made Yang Xiaoyou frown again.
Outside the Ecological Park, within a dimly lit room at a Military Outpost responsible for monitoring, numerous screens displayed various scenes from the park. Several soldiers were seated, scanning the surveillance screens.
The dense array of cameras captured movements throughout the Ecological Park. While they couldn't monitor everything perfectly, the division of areas was quite reasonable. Overall control was still manageable.
At that moment, the door to the monitoring room swung open. A messenger in military uniform addressed everyone inside.
"Hey folks, although I know it's been tough lately, I still need to remind you to stay alert. After all, we’re dealing with a group of delicate students. Even with the intensive teaching methods ahead, it’s bound to be challenging. We’re not executioners; everything is still normal, right?"
"Don't worry. Everything is normal; every group will have one or two capable members. Overall, there shouldn't be any problems. If anything happens, we can contact the rescue team directly," said a soldier standing in the middle, adjusting his cap and smiling slightly.
However, once the Messenger left, a glint of sharpness flashed in the eyes of the soldier hidden beneath the shadow of his hat.
Aside from the crackling sound of burning firewood, the temporary camp felt somewhat oppressive at that moment.
This heaviness might have stemmed from the earlier argument or perhaps from the howling of wolves that followed, creating a tense atmosphere over the entire camp.
Aside from the two involved in the dispute, there was a silent Skinny Geek, a Martial Arts Special Enrollment student who was reveling in the situation, and a Washboard who was anxiously comforting another Art School girl. None of them managed to break the stalemate.
The only one with a bit more opportunity to speak was Wu Yue from Huangpu Military Academy, who had been frowning and occasionally glancing around with a distracted expression.
Finally, he stirred the fire and spoke in a low tone, "It’s clear that wolves are indeed nearby, and they seem to be getting closer. Although they’re still far enough not to be coming after us directly, we should still be cautious. It’s a bit stifling right now, but we all need to set up our tents properly for the night and arrange shifts for keeping watch. Well, let’s have us boys take on the night watch; four of us should be enough."
Once he shifted to this topic, the awkward silence seemed to break, but it was replaced by an even heavier atmosphere.
"Um, do Cao and Wu really have what it takes to deal with the wolves?" asked the Art School girl who had been comforting her friend, her voice trembling slightly as she revealed her fear and vulnerability.
"No problem! The terrifying and deadly aspect of a lone wolf is just its ambush and neck-biting," Cao Youcai replied confidently. "As long as those on watch stay alert and with the firelight on our side, we should be fine. The two machetes we received may not be very sharp, but they can definitely handle this kind of threat."
His confident demeanor served as a boost for most people present, easing their anxious hearts considerably. Even Qi Siwei, the Skinny Geek, understood that if any real trouble arose, they would have to rely on those two to lead.
After all, when it came to physical strength, Yang Xiaoyou certainly didn't score high.
"Well, it's only natural to keep watch, but why is it always the boys who do it? Four people are barely enough, and it will be exhausting. If something really happens, we might not even make it in time and end up getting bitten in the neck. We should all take turns instead; the boys can handle it better." At that moment, Yang Xiaoyou, who had been silent until now, made a rather undignified suggestion.
This caused the girl who had been opposing him to explode in anger.
"Are you even a man? How could you think of that! If something goes wrong, it'll be Brother Wu and Brother Cao who step up. You're just keeping watch, yet you're being so fussy about it. You really don't understand how to cherish the delicate."
"I don't need to prove whether I'm a man to you, nor do I want to. I've never thought of you as delicate or precious; I'm just stating a fact and offering my own suggestion." Yang Xiaoyou's tone was lethargic, carrying a kind of maddening charm that could infuriate anyone.
It sounded normal enough but was incredibly easy to ignite someone's anger.
"Yang, you mentioned there were wolves nearby, and now it's been confirmed. It seems you have quite a bit of experience with this Aspects. Do you know something?" Wu Yue, who had rarely spoken to Yang Xiaoyou, looked up with flickering eyes, gazing intently at him.
"Nothing." After a brief pause, Yang Xiaoyou's response was quite flat.
In fact, among this temporary team, Yang Xiaoyou found Wu Yue the most agreeable. He was even more likable than Skinny Geek, whose interests were similar to his own. He saw clear discipline and a sense of responsibility in Wu Yue.
However, liking someone didn't mean he would reveal much before he fully understood the situation himself. After all, they were still just students, even if they were from a military academy.
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