"So you have a complaint." Pan Hua seized the key point. He couldn't believe a student would actually complain about him.
"Yes." Luo Kun was very direct. "First, as soldiers, we cannot let our teammates fall behind. We cannot abandon them without reason. Every soldier knows this. On this point, I don't think Zhu Yanyi and I did anything wrong. When Zheng Feier had no strength left, helping her move forward was the right choice. I am proud of that decision.
Second, while running, if you have the ability and it doesn't delay the mission, discussing things occasionally is normal. It helps us understand what we are doing better, rather than staying silent. Of course, my instructor might not think my theory is correct. So, I challenge you. I know that as a soldier, knowledge is one part, but fists are another. Only the strong earn respect. Whoever is stronger gets to decide."
"Well said!" A boy from Class 3, Grade 1, who had been punished with running, shouted first. He started clapping. The applause seemed contagious, and others joined in.
"Good. Comrade Pan Hua accepts this challenge."
At that moment, a middle-aged man with a square face, looking to be in his forties, walked over. His shoulder insignia showed he was the superior officer of these soldiers.
"Greetings, sir." Pan Hua saluted first. His respectful attitude highlighted the man's high status.
The middle-aged officer nodded and faced Luo Kun. "I am Yan Hongyi, your superior and the overall commander of this military training. You may call me Commander Yan. I accept your challenge on behalf of Comrade Pan Hua. Do you wish to fight now, or shall I set the time?"
Luo Kun stood straight as an arrow. "Commander, you decide."
"Very well. Rest for thirty minutes. The match will begin in thirty minutes," Yan Hongyi said directly.
"Yes," Luo Kun and Pan Hua answered in unison.
Pan Hua turned to the others. "Rest in place for thirty minutes. Dismissed."
Students from Class 3, Grade 1 began to surround Luo Kun.
"Luo Kun, you are so cool," Chen Jiaojiao said first from the side. "The way you argued just now was amazing. I knew people like us should join the army."
Luo Kun glanced at Chen Jiaojiao. "Do you think everyone is as silly as you? Besides, I plan to take the military academy entrance exam in three years. I can join the army then too."
"Okay," Chen Jiaojiao replied listlessly. "If that's the case, I'll work hard to take the exam in three years too. Seeing you, the military academy must be fun."
"The military academy is not for playing," Luo Kun said, feeling speechless at her personality.
Zhu Yanyi watched Luo Kun from the side. "Are you confident?"
Luo Kun smiled slightly. "I have no problem with hand-to-hand combat."
Zhu Yanyi looked at her with slight surprise. "Even if hand-to-hand combat is fine, you should know that fights among strong soldiers in the army are not just about fists."
"Not just fists?" Luo Kun paused, slightly stunned.
Zhu Yanyi knew Luo Kun had fallen into a trap. Helplessly, she explained, "The Commander just said 'match' in thirty minutes, not 'martial arts contest.' A contest includes other aspects, like shooting competitions, crawling drills, and other training items. Are you confident about those?"