The morning started with Xian Xing's well-maintained routine. Yeah, his previous life's routine. Though he needed to do his routine subtly so as to not make people suspicious of him. Dr Feng on the other hand, was still petulant like a kid who doesn't get the candy they want.
The guests started familiarizing themselves with their new surroundings. Like any other military camp, there's always shouting and marching songs every morning. It was totally an atypical life for doctors and nurses alike.
They were invited to view the life of a soldier. The soldiers were practicing installing all ranges of weapons ranging from the smaller one like pistol to the larger one like rifle. The weaponry assembly session also incorporated a shooting session for the soldiers.
While all of the soldiers stayed in the middle of their shooting zone, the doctors were only allowed to be on the outside overseeing the whole process. Xian Xing was itching to assemble the weapon seeing others do so.
Alas, one of the enlisted cadets installed the firearm in a wrong sequence making Xian Xing infuriated. He stayed there holding back himself a little before the cadet did another mistake which turned out caused Xian Xing to lose his composure. Xian Xing went to reprimand the cadet without thinking and proceeded to show the right way to install it. Once assemble it aptly, he immediately fired it to the target and hit the bullseye. It was a habit at this rate. He neither thought of his action's consequences nor his predicament now.
"Damn…that was reckless of him.", Dr Feng palmed his forehead as soon as the shock subsided. His colleagues started gossiping and asking him, "When did Dr Ye know how to use a rifle?", "Did you know?", "Why didn't you tell us how cool Dr Ye is?!".
Dr Feng sighed heavily and cursed his luck for being here and being bombarded with so many questions.
"I can't really blame him, habits die hard after all. Guess that cadet's mistake was the last straw for him.", Dr Feng complained.
"But then again, I am the one who got the brunt of his action. And himself as well."
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After firing the bullets consecutively, he got a sense of pride before it pummeled when he was now aware of who he is. "I messed up."
Now that he assessed the situation properly, he could see bewilderment in all the cadets including his 'new' colleagues and the drill sergeant.
The trainer came in front of him with respect and said, "I didn't know a doctor also knows how to assemble and use weapons. Are you perhaps considering changing your profession?"
The trainer's comment really caught Xian Xing off-guard, making him draw a blank.
"No! He's an excellent surgeon! Besides, he wasn't built for the military. Look at his body!"
Thanks to Dr Feng's attentiveness, he got away with the question. Though the last two comments weren't necessary. "I swear he lives just to humiliate me.", thought Xian Xing after realizing what Dr Feng just shouted while he temporarily lost.
And yeah, some of the soldiers snickered when hearing Dr Ye's remark. And rebuked by their trainer.
"That's what happens when you aren't disciplined enough.", thought Xian Xing amusely.
Xian Xing felt the pin-prick sensation from the back. When glances to the back, he saw someone stare at him like they wanted to bore straight into him. "Ah… last night's cadet. Guess he's still disgruntled because of me."
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Afternoon started with lunch in the mass hall. Xian Xing didn't want to face any of his 'old' platoon under him, so Dr Feng went there alone. And Oh boy, he regretted going there alone. The group of soldiers that he unconsciously offended last night want to settle a score with him.
"Where is Xian Xing when we need him?", thought Dr Feng.
He was being cornered in all directions making escape null. He knew he wouldn't be able to fend off the sturdy soldiers. "Well, look at what you put yourself into, Jian Dan! You idiot!", Dr Feng beating himself in his head.
On the spur of the moment, a feminine voice could be heard. "Will all of you stop bullying him? He clearly looked regretful."
The circle dispersed, making him see a clear sight of the female soldier. She's wearing soldier attire too, but there's one distinct thing in her uniform: she wore a red cross symbol on her upper arm. She's a combat medic.
Gratitude filled him when all the buff soldiers listened to her and stopped cornering him. The lady smiled at Dr Feng and said, "Are you okay?".
"Y—yeah.. I'm fine. Thank you for your interference. If not for that, I'm afraid I'll be pummeled by the end of the day."
The young woman chuckled. Then, they end up conversing about various topics. But it mostly centered around medical stuff.
"I guess it wasn't bad luck coming here alone to be targeted by soldiers. At least, I got to know another person who at least wasn't so rigid or caused problems for me.", smiled Dr Feng while walking side-by-side with the combat medic.
"Oh yeah, my name is Feng Jian Dan. Nice to meet you"
"Liang Minghui. I heard there's a doctor who has a skill in assembling and using firearms."
"Ugh…not you too..", Jian Dan rolled his eyes.
Minghui chuckled.