"Are these barracks inspections really that strict? I thought my blanket was already folded pretty well!"
The recruits stared at the blankets scattered across the floor, trying to find their own among the mess.
But they hadn't written their names on them, so all they could do was stand there, staring blankly at one another.
After a while, the veterans came out of the company building, each wearing an expression of exasperation.
"Squad leaders, when you get back, make sure you raise the recruits' standards for barracks upkeep."
"Their blankets look like dog crap. Only a few are even passable!"
"The veterans need to keep a close eye on them too. That's all. Dismissed."
Once the duty officer had dismissed them, the veterans began calling out one after another:
"Second Squad, stay behind."
"Third Squad, stay behind."
Of all the recruits in First Company, only Chen Ting, the leader of First Squad, didn't make his recruits stay behind. Instead, he turned and walked into the squad room.
The recruits of First Squad followed him inside.
Sure enough, just as Ji Baichang had expected, only his, Xue Daochao's, and Lü Qinglong's blankets were still on their beds. All the other recruits' blankets had been thrown down.
Just then, Chen Ting spoke up:
"Anyone whose blanket didn't pass, go downstairs and find it."
"Then the three of you can clean our assigned bathroom again. There's still a bit of dust on the windowsill."
"Understood, Squad Leader!"
Ji Baichang answered promptly.
He followed Xue Daochao and Lü Qinglong toward the bathroom, looking glum.
Thank goodness he was in the clear. He had Lü Qinglong to thank for that!
If Lü Qinglong hadn't helped him fold his blanket, he couldn't imagine what might've happened.
The three of them arrived at the bathroom. It was