Translator: ryuxenji Editor: H2dH2mr Seeing Xie Yi float down from the hover car like a ghost, Ling Lan, who had been waiting there, could not help but frown. Could it be that this brat had been dealt such a heavy blow by her that his spirit had been damaged?
She glanced suspiciously at Zilong, her eyes full of questions. Hells, didn't you all say that this guy was very thick-skinned? How did he become like this after just a small blow?
Zilong received Ling Lan's question and shook his head decisively, indicating that he did not know.
Of course, after Ling Lan shifted her gaze away, Zilong grumbled internally, "That also depends on who you're facing. For a humanoid weapon with such terrifying destructive power like you, what's the use of being thick-skinned? You still won't be able to withstand it.
At this thought, Zilong could not help but glance sympathetically at Xie Yi, offering a handful of sympathetic tears for this brat who had almost broken down after being dealt such a blow by Boss Ling Lan... thinking back, this bro had also endured it like this back then!
"Xie Yi, are you planning to apply for the First Men's Military Academy in this state?" Xie Yi suddenly heard a familiar cold voice and was instantly jolted awake.
He saw Ling Lan staring coldly at him, the coldness in her eyes causing him to shudder involuntarily. He actually dared to feel the pressure of standing before his instructor again — he had not felt it in a long time.
"If you lose here, then you really won't have the right to be a member of our team." Ling Lan's warning made Xie Yi rein in his emotions, no longer in the mood to think about other random things. He only had one thought in his mind, and that was that he could not fail here. He must get into the First Men's Military Academy and then prove himself that he had the right to be a member of the team.
Seeing that Xie Yi had returned to normal, Ling Lan let out an internal sigh of relief. If her words had caused Xie Yi to fail the exam, then that would have been her sin.
The few of them arrived at the assessment area for the First Men's Military Academy. Right now, almost all the 10th grade male examinees of the Central Scout Academy had gathered here. Everyone had three chances to take the assessment, and all the boys had chosen the First Men's Military Academy for their first assessment. That was the place of dreams that all the boys wanted to enter, so even though they knew that the chances were extremely slim, they still chose this place without hesitation.
Zilong and the others followed behind the others and formed a long line. However, the line moved very quickly and it was soon their turn. Zilong and the others raised their right hands, revealing their communicators. They waved them at the A.I. of the First Men's Military Academy, and with a beep, the virtual screen displayed their information, as well as the results and honours of the Scout Academy for the past ten years.
After the parties had confirmed that there were no errors, they would press the confirm button on the A.I. and their information would be immediately sent to the First Men's Military Academy's database. After that, they would patiently wait for the confirmation notification from their communicators.
Very soon, their communicators received the admission ticket numbers from the First Men's Military Academy. At this time, they would have to patiently wait for the final assessment notification from their communicators.
The five of them had done all this and were just waiting for Ling Lan to enter her information when Ling Lan did not do so. Instead, she signaled for Zilong and the others to leave so that they would not affect the registration of the people behind them.
This unexpected action of Ling Lan's shocked Zilong to the core. He immediately asked, "Boss, why aren't you applying for the First Men's Military Academy?"
"Can we talk on the other side?" Because of Zilong's question, they had become the centre of attention, causing Ling Lan to feel rather helpless.
"Ah … that's Ling Lan, the one who dropped out of school three years ago." Everyone noticed Ling Lan and began to grow excited. That year, the grand armed melee had been started by Ling Lan, and because of his actions, many students who had been unable to awaken their innate talents had the chance to do so. It should be said that from the 7th graders back then to the 10th graders now, a large portion of the students were extremely grateful to Ling Lan.
"Our uncrowned king has returned …" This person was obviously one of Ling Lan's loyal supporters, shouting with a face full of joy.
"Just now, I seem to have heard that Ling Lan isn't applying for the First Men's Military Academy? What's going on? "Some people had already heard Zilong's question and began to ask for the reason in shock.
In their eyes, the only ones who could get into the First Men's Military Academy without much suspense were those from Class-A, and Ling Lan was the king of kings in Class-A. If he did not enter the First Men's Military Academy, who would?
"Could it be that Ling Lan's injuries have not healed yet?" A certain person's question caused the current clamor to fall silent, and then erupt with a roar — could that really be the case?
Hearing this, Zilong thought of something, and his expression changed.
Ling Lan saw that the situation was getting out of hand, and quickly signaled for Zilong and the others to leave first. This really was not a place for them to chat.
The group quickly left the application venue. It should be known that the time of the assessment would be sent directly to the examinee's communicator — they did not have to wait at the venue, as long as they were not late for the assessment.
The six of them came to a quieter place, and then Ling Lan said, "Actually, choosing not to apply for the First Men's Military Academy was a decision I made after much deliberation."
"Boss, could it be that your body really hasn't recovered yet?" Zilong asked anxiously. Back then, the academy's doctors had estimated that Ling Lan would need 3 to 4 years to fully recover, and he had thought that 3 years would be enough — who knew that this was not the case.
"Yes, I still need one more year, and this year is the most critical year … if I don't recuperate well, there will be hidden dangers in my body, and it might even affect my future career as a mecha operator." Ling Lan decisively exaggerated the extent of her injuries. Even if she was as healthy as a bull right now, she would still describe herself as a ruined cabbage.
"You all know that the physical training in the first year of the First Men's Military Academy is extremely cruel. If you don't pass, you will be expelled immediately. My family doctor's diagnosis is that my body won't be able to last through this year. Since I know it's impossible, I can only give up on applying. "
Ling Lan naturally would not be afraid of the so-called cruel physical training, which was why she would not apply for the First Men's Military Academy. This was entirely because she and her mother did not have the confidence that they could deceive everyone in the First Men's Military Academy for 6 years.
Just the annual physical examination alone was an insurmountable barrier, not to mention the various forms of physical training. According to what she knew, there would even be times when she would have to fight bare-chested — this was something that Ling Lan could not afford to lose!
Of course, even without all this, with Ling Lan's current situation, it was not suitable for her to enter the First Men's Military Academy, which was a gathering ground for aberrations. Mind you, the moment she entered that place, she would attract the attention of the entire Federation. And Ling Lan did not need this — it was best for her to be completely forgotten by everyone, and then she would have a chance to resume her life as a girl.
Lan Luofeng did not want her daughter to live forever as a man; she could not bear to. Thus, after some discussion, they decided to let Ling Lan apply for the most remote star system, planet Bright Yellow.
It was a plant-growing planet with beautiful scenery and mild weather. The professional academies there were also very loose — after a few years, one would be able to obtain a relevant diploma. Although Ling Lan felt somewhat regretful, she did not want to worry Lan Luofeng, so she agreed.
Of course, Ling Lan still played a little trick. She did not apply for one of those plant-growing specializations as Lan Luofeng had hoped, but instead chose the only civilian mecha maintenance academy there. Ling Lan had done her research on that academy. Although it was called a mecha maintenance academy, there was a mecha piloting class. Although there were only 50 places, Ling Lan believed that with her status as a Class-A student of the Central Scout Academy, that academy would definitely not reject her.
When Zilong and the other four heard about Ling Lan's situation, their initially excited mood instantly dampened.
Han Jijun could not help but ask, "Then which military academy are you planning to apply for?" The other military academies might not be as strict as the First Men's Military Academy.
"I'm planning to apply for the Windchaser Mecha Maintenance Academy on planet Bright Yellow." Ling Lan's answer once again shocked them.
"Mecha maintenance? Boss, are you joking? "Zilong jumped up in shock, his face full of disbelief.
He had never forgotten Ling Lan's powerful piloting ability. Back in the virtual world, he had piloted a mecha to battle the figure of the Twilight mecha in his mind, and had been utterly defeated. This made Zilong even more aware of Ling Lan's actual piloting ability. For such a monstrous mecha operator to become a normal mecha maintenance engineer … he felt that the world had been turned upside down.
Ling Lan glared coldly at Zilong. "The Mecha Maintenance Academy doesn't just have mecha maintenance. It also has a mecha piloting class."
These words finally brought the spirits of the others back. Boss was not going to become a mecha maintenance engineer — they felt as if they had been resurrected.
"Can the mecha piloting class on that planet be any good?" Han Jijun was still full of questions.
Ling Lan's answer made them understand why their Boss Lan had chosen to study there. "It's passable, but that planet is the most suitable for recuperating. The climate is mild, the scenery beautiful, and the air quality there is the highest grade of A +. My family's doctor said that that place can allow my body to relax the best, completely eliminating any hidden dangers. Plus, the school's academic atmosphere is relaxed, and it uses a credit system. I plan to recuperate at home for the first year, choosing a few theory courses. The practical piloting classes will be left for the second year … "At this point, Ling Lan's expression was helpless." Only that academy will allow me to freely allocate my time, so that place is the most suitable for me … "
Ling Lan found that she was really good at lying — even she herself believed this was the truth.
Seeing that the five of them were still dejected, Ling Lan continued, "Besides, it's not like I'm not going to come back just because I'm going there. Every year, the First Men's Military Academy has candidates who are rejected. Outstanding students from other academies can pass the assessment and re-apply to the First Men's Military Academy. When my body recovers, I will come back. "
She would appease them first. There would always be an excuse to explain in the future … Ling Lan decided to take things one step at a time. Right now, she needed to make Zilong and the others feel motivated to apply for the First Men's Military Academy. Mind you, only at the First Men's Military Academy would they have a better chance of development. She absolutely could not let their future be affected because of her.
Sure enough, Ling Lan's words energized Zilong and the others. Thinking about it carefully, it made sense. Boss Lan not applying for the First Men's Military Academy this time did not mean he would not apply in the future. There would still be chances, although it would be much more difficult than applying now. But who was Ling Lan? He was their boss! He could definitely do it.
It had to be said that Zilong and the others had a kind of blind trust in Ling Lan. They felt that as long as Boss Lan wanted to, there was nothing he could not do.
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