Little brother Yichen

A military bus slowly pulled to a stop at the edge of the square.

The doors opened, and a stream of energetic young instructors filed out, forming a square formation on their own with perfectly synchronized movements.

The sheltered young women nearby watched with stars in their eyes.

Only the last three looked as though they were there to make up the numbers, standing loosely with casual expressions. The others deliberately or unconsciously kept their distance from them.

The three paid it no mind and stood at the back.

The instructor in charge glanced at them and shook his head inwardly without saying anything. Instead, he took out a class assignment sheet and began calling names.

Two instructors were assigned to each formation.

The instructors gradually dispersed until only those three remained.

The leader glanced at them and said, "You three, go to the Journalism Department." Without waiting for an answer, he turned and left.

They did not mind either, looking around as they headed toward the Journalism Department's area.

The one in front was about five foot ten. What really stood out was how handsome he was, with rosy lips and white teeth rather than the usual instructors' sun-bronzed complexion. He was an absolute heartthrob.

"So this is college. It really is beautiful, and there are so many pretty girls." As he walked, he winked at a pretty girl stealing glances at him nearby.

The girl's face instantly flushed red. She shyly lowered her head, only daring to peek at him from the corner of her eye.

"Come on, White Ape, can you leave these girls alone? If things get out of hand, even our captain won't be able to save you." The curvy young woman behind him, about five foot seven, teased him in a voice sweet enough to earn at least four plus signs.

"Scorpion, you're one to talk." White Ape turned, swept the hair off his forehead, and flashed a smile that could charm countless girls. "Just don't go corrupting those innocent young boys."

"By the way, what was the commanding officer thinking? Why send the three of us here to give these college students military training? With those skinny arms and legs, I'm afraid I might accidentally snap them." Bringing up the rear was a man over six and a half feet tall, built like a bear.

"Savage Bear, could you use your brain a little?" Scorpion giggled. "What else could he be thinking? He just wants us out of his hair."

"Oh." Savage Bear grinned and scratched his head sheepishly. "You're still the clever one, big sister Scorpion. Why didn't I think of that?"

"Scorpion, Savage Bear," White Ape said, "how are we supposed to train these students? I've never done this before. We can't exactly teach them how to kill people, can we?"

"Isn't that easy?" Scorpion rolled her eyes at him, looking so alluring that even White Ape's heart fluttered.

Even I can't resist Scorpion's charms, he thought. These boys are in for it.

Then Scorpion continued, "We're just here to make up the numbers. Why don't we watch how the others train their students and do the same?"

"Brilliant. You always have an answer, Scorpion." Both men gave her a thumbs-up.

As they spoke, they arrived at the Journalism Department's area.

Their arrival instantly set the place buzzing.

First, the young women caught sight of the incredibly handsome man in the middle, and their hearts began pounding wildly.

Then came the dilemma. They looked at White Ape, then at Li Yichen. How could they possibly choose?

Ouyang Xuanxuan's roommate even tugged at her sleeve and whispered excitedly, "Xuanxuan, I like this one better. You already have the 'acting counselor,' so leave this one to me. Don't you dare fight me for him, or our friendship is over."

Ouyang Xuanxuan could not help rolling her eyes. "Xiao Lu, we girls should have some restraint. Restraint, understand?"

Just then, a girl in front clasped both hands to her chest and murmured dreamily, "What if both these handsome guys fall for me? What should I do? Which one should I choose? Oh, just let me die."

"Oh my God." That left Ouyang Xuanxuan utterly at a loss, her head spinning. "Who am I? Where am I?"

Li Yichen frowned slightly when he saw the three approaching.

It was not because they looked different from the other instructors, but because he could see a layer of blood aura around them so dense it seemed impossible to disperse.

How many people have they killed? Even Li Yichen was horrified.

He did not let it show, however, and smiled instead. "Hello, I'm the Journalism Department's 'acting counselor.' My name is Li Yichen."

"I'm Zheng Liang from the Student Union, and I'll be your assistant. If you need anything here, you can come to me." Zheng Liang, quick to make himself familiar, volunteered an introduction.

"Hello." The three greeted them too, then introduced themselves.

"My name is Hao Jun. They all call me White Ape," the handsome man said first.

"My name is Su Xiaoxiao. You can call me Venom-Tailed Scorpion, or just Scorpion." Scorpion smiled faintly.

Li Yichen was only briefly taken aback before recovering, while Zheng Liang was practically drooling, his gaze fixed on her for ages.

Su Xiaoxiao did not mind. She had seen this sort of thing many times. Li Yichen's reaction, on the other hand, surprised her. This young boy is interesting. Looks like this military training won't be boring.

"Wang Meng. Savage Bear." He spoke the least, with almost no emotion.

"Savage Bear, don't be so serious." Scorpion patted his arm and smiled. "You need to smile. Treat these students with the warmth of a spring breeze."

"Heh... hehehe..." Savage Bear's face twitched twice, and the corners of his mouth stretched.

Sure enough, it looked even worse than crying.

"Big sister Scorpion, I really can't do it. I promise not to cry. Is that good enough?" Savage Bear pleaded pitifully. Who would have thought such a huge man would act like an obedient child around Scorpion?

"Hehe." Scorpion chuckled, then turned to Li Yichen. "Don't mind him. That's just how he is. He's actually very kindhearted."

"Hehe, it's fine." Li Yichen smiled. Like hell I believe you. His blood aura is almost visible to ordinary people, and you're telling me he's kind? The prettier the woman, the better she lies.

Then Li Yichen brought them before the formation and introduced them. "These will be your instructors for the next two weeks: Instructor Hao, Instructor Su, and Instructor Wang. Please give them a warm welcome."

Clap, clap, clap... Li Yichen led the applause.

Afterward, everyone looked at the three expectantly.

The three stared at one another, and an awkward silence fell.

"Little brother Yichen," Scorpion turned and whispered to Li Yichen, "what do we do next?"

The way she called him "little brother Yichen" nearly made his bones melt. Then exasperation overtook him. You're the instructors. Why are you asking me?

Fortunately, he had attended military training the year before and still remembered the basics. He could only say helplessly, "Let's straighten out the formation first and practice standing at attention."

"All right, we'll do as little brother Yichen says." Then Scorpion suddenly leaned toward his ear and said, "Little brother Yichen, why don't you be the instructor too? I'll be your assistant. How about it?"

Li Yichen's mouth twitched. Why are you speaking so loudly right next to my ear? Afraid the others won't hear you?

Sure enough, a flash of jealous resentment crossed Zheng Liang's eyes.