The room returned to silence. The lights were dim, but it did not affect Xiao Jing as she continued to think about life.
"Dong, dong, dong."
Footsteps could be heard from outside the door.
Xiao Jing alertly stuffed the roast duck into the bag and listened attentively. She had to be on her guard against one or two shameless comrades coming in to snatch her food.
"Crack."
The lock on the door was gently unlocked. In the next moment, a blurry figure stood by the door.
Xiao Jing's eyes didn't blink as she stared at the uninvited person outside the door. From his height and build, she could tell that this person was at least 1.85 meters tall. From the outline of his body, she could tell that this person looked quite handsome.
"The army rules don't allow you to eat anything after the lights go out."
The man's deep voice sounded faintly.
"Clang!"
The bag in Xiao Jing's hand lost its gravity and fell onto the table.
The room was full of the smell of roast duck.
Shen Chengfeng closed the door of the dormitory behind him and walked forward leisurely like a blooming flower.
Xiao Jing blinked guiltily. She picked up the bag and hid it behind her. Knowing what was going on, she asked, "I don't understand the captain's words."
Shen Chengfeng leaned forward and approached Xiao Jing, who was looking at him with erratic eyes. He used his nose to sniff and nodded, "Xu Ji's roast duck."
The corner of Xiao Jing's mouth twitched. Shouldn't I praise you for having such a sharp nose? You even mentioned the name of the store after smelling it.
"Take it out."
Shen Chengfeng spread out his hands.
Xiao Jing lowered her head and clenched her fingers tightly onto the paper bag. She reluctantly placed the bag in Shen Chengfeng's hands and said, "Captain, I only ate a little."
"No matter the size of the crime, as long as you have committed it, you will be punished."
Shen Chengfeng said without showing any mercy.
Xiao Jing intertwined her ten fingers, her fingertips digging into her palm. She straightened her body and said, "Yes, sir."
Shen Chengfeng sat on a stool and did not say another word. He just silently stared at the body lying on the floor doing push-ups.
Xiao Jing's arms began to feel sore and her body couldn't help but tremble. She was very tired, really very tired.
"Alright."
Shen Chengfeng called out softly.
Xiao Jing's hands trembled as she laid on the ground, not wanting to move at all.
"There's no need to give me such a big gift. Stand up."
Xiao Jing used the stool to stand up, her mouth was parched, and she only recovered after drinking two big cups of plain water.
"Next time, don't break my rules."
Shen Chengfeng raised the bag in his hand as though he was pointing at something.
As Xiao Jing watched him leave, her mouth opened and closed. She was undoubtedly angered into a puffer.
Shen Chengfeng had just opened the door to his dormitory when Mu Xi, who was probing around and was about to knock on the door, threw himself into his arms.
The night breeze gently blew past, making the scene somewhat awkward.
Mu Xichi took two steps back in panic, standing in a military posture, "Captain, why are you here?"
Shen Chengfeng said coldly, "Picking up a duck leg?"
Hearing this, Mu Xi Chi couldn't help but smile embarrasedly, "How did the captain know?"
Shen Chengfeng narrowed his eyes and stared at the figure with bared teeth.
Mu Xi hurriedly covered his mouth, shook his head, and said righteously, "I smell the fragrance of meat in the air. Someone must be eating something bad for the body after the lights are off. As the instructor for the new recruit, I must immediately get out of bed and punish this person."
"You should know exactly what my rules are."
Shen Chengfeng spoke casually, as if he was speaking a common family line.
Mu Xi's eyebrows creased as he forced a smile. He crouched down and started to do his push-up. "If a person commits a crime, the entire army will be punished."
Shen Chengfeng walked down the corridor and said in a voice that came from afar, "200 push-ups."
Xiao Jing pushed open the door and looked at the departing officer. She hurriedly walked to the corridor and squatted down in front of Mu Xi, idly watching the show as she counted for him.
Mu Xi was so angry that his teeth itched. "What are you doing?"
"The captain said two hundred push-ups. I have to supervise you properly."
Xiao Jing had a harmless smile on her face.