Chapter 674
Chapter 674 Episode 017: Compatibility is Zero (4)
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Keeping calm, Austin Shepherd asked in a good-natured tone.
The person paused for a bit, glanced at someone in the front, then loudly said, "The one I’m with performs poorly, our personalities clash, I don’t want to be held back by him!"
As soon as these words were pronounced, the figure standing in front shook slightly.
All of this was naturally seen by Austin Shepherd and Nathan Foster.
Nathan Foster’s face changed and he was about to get angry, but he was stopped by Austin Shepherd’s gaze.
Lifting his gaze, Austin Shepherd seriously looked at the person and slowly said, "That’s not a valid reason. I won’t accept it."
"But this will affect my grades!"
The person retorted discontentedly.
Nathan Foster’s anger intensified.
"If you don’t want to, fine," Austin Shepherd nodded slightly, his usually gentle eyes filled with seriousness, "I won’t force you, you can leave tomorrow."
There was no anger, no arguing.
Austin Shepherd directly gave him an ultimatum.
The military doesn’t lack hard-headed soldiers, but any soldier, no matter how sharp, should never be selfish and only consider their own interests.
Nathan Foster was quite shocked, he glanced at Austin Shepherd in surprise, thinking that this cultured man, when serious, dealt with issues quite differently from rough people like them, directly blocking people’s retreat.
As expected, hearing these words, the soldier seemed a bit submissive, and the determination and pride on his face inevitably weakened.
"That’s not fair! Why should I be held back?!"
After thinking for a while, the person indignantly shouted.
"Only you are being treated unfairly?"
Austin Shepherd’s expression was severe. He suddenly took a step forward, his gaze landing on the person, causing the person’s fiery temper to immediately dwindle.
"You, Gavin Phillips, Kai Smith, your teamwork score is 25," Austin Shepherd, standing with his hands behind him, accurately recited the score on the roster without looking, "In your group, the highest score is just 46, everyone has failed. But there are plenty of groups with even worse scores than yours. You want to say it’s not fair..."
After a pause, Austin Shepherd’s gaze suddenly shifted to the back, "Flossie Wright, Belinda Nichols, step forward!"
Two cold voices sounded almost right away.
In no time, the two rushed to the front and stood before Austin Shepherd.
"Your teamwork score is zero, do you think it is unfair?!"
Austin Shepherd was carefully looking at them, every single word he said was extremely powerful.
His serious and solemn expression was completely different from his previous cheerful image.
However, despite all this, he still had an unexplainable appeal.
"No."
𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮
Belinda Nichols kept her usual cold demeanor.
It was clear to everyone that no matter who she teamed up with, her score wouldn’t be high.
After that, Austin Shepherd’s gaze fell on Flossie Wright.
"Quite interesting."
With a lazy expression, Flossie Wright simply said.
Austin Shepherd’s expression relaxed.
Immediately, everyone fell silent.
"They don’t think it’s unfair, so you have no right to complain." Austin Shepherd looked at everyone and spoke firmly, "If anyone disagrees, you can come tell me privately. I’ll arrange for your grand departure!"
After saying that, he turned, not looking at anyone, and left along the mountain road.
Under the moonlight, his figure gradually disappeared into the darkness.
Nathan Foster felt at a loss watching him leave.
Damn, he just left him with this mess?!
"You two, rejoin the formation!"
After thinking for a moment, Nathan Foster said to Flossie Wright and Becca Reyes.
The two of them rejoined the formation as ordered.
"Attention, stand at ease!"
Nathan Foster shouted firmly.
Having been scolded, nobody dared to disagree and everyone obediently followed the Deputy Instructor’s orders.
"Right turn, jog downhill to the dormitory!"
Shouting out the order, Nathan Foster watched them leave, feeling a bit relieved.
However, the recruits who had just been reprimanded still felt heavy-hearted even though they knew they could rest now.
This was just the first day...
What’s coming next is far beyond their imagination.
After all the new recruits returned to their dormitory, Nathan Foster headed to his own. On his way back, he saw Austin Shepherd waiting for him in the training area.
Clearly, he was waiting for him.
"Are you really upset?"
Nathan Foster felt somewhat confused as he walked over and asked Austin Shepherd.
"No, just putting up an act."
Austin Shepherd, who was stern just now, instantly loosened up, showing a carefree smile.
"How was I? I was authoritative just now, wasn’t I?" Austin Shepherd asked with a grin.
"Hey, don’t just go through the motions," Austin Shepherd elbowed him, "After all, I’m an instructor, they can’t just behave as they please."
Nathan Foster agreed.
After a pause, Nathan Foster asked again, "Why were you waiting for me?"
"Oh," Austin Shepherd seemed to remember something, he put his arm around Nathan Foster’s shoulder and said in a secretive tone, "Captain Lin has prepared supper for us, let’s go eat it after training."
"When did he become so kind..."
"Well, he’s trying to bribe us. As long as he gives some delicious food to Flossie Wright and Becca Reyes from time to time, we just pretend we didn’t see anything."
"Would this be okay?"
"There’s nothing wrong with it. Captain Lin’s culinary skills are excellent. We can just exchange our integrity for it."
Although being forcibly dragged away by Austin Shepherd, after some contemplation, Nathan Foster found himself agreeing with him.
Embarrassed.
Meanwhile, the girls’ dormitory.
Bathing, washing up, doing laundry, Flossie Wright and Becca Reyes completed all these within twenty minutes, then carried their basins back to the dorm.
But as soon as they stepped in, they saw a face as cold as frost.
Belinda Nichols.
"Flossie Wright, I have something to tell you."
Belinda Nichols’ cold gaze rested on Flossie Wright and she completely ignored Becca Reyes standing next to her.
— End of Chapter 674 —