vstars Chapter 25 The Plan Begins
Chapter 25 The Plan Begins
Lost in thought, Lin Shuyao drifted off to sleep.
Surprisingly, I slept better than the previous few nights; even the uncomfortable wooden plank bed couldn't keep me from falling asleep.
the next day.
Bang bang bang!
"Internal inspection!"
Lin Shuyao opened her eyes and it took her two seconds to realize that the sound was coming from the dormitory next door.
It's over! It's over!
How could she forget this? Yesterday, the devil said that the internal affairs inspection would begin today!
She quickly got out of bed, picked up the thermos, poured some hot water into the basin, washed her face, rinsed her mouth quickly, got dressed, and combed her hair.
Just as I finished tidying up, footsteps were already approaching the dormitory entrance.
It's her turn.
Lin Shuyao took a deep breath and opened the door.
Cheng Zheng stood outside, dressed in military uniform, his expression cold and stern. His dark gaze pressed down on her, his sharp jaw slightly raised, exuding the oppressive aura of a superior.
Beside him stood a serious-looking female squad leader, whom Lin Shuyao had met on the day of the report; she was also a graduate of military academy.
"Internal affairs inspection."
The female class monitor spoke in a cold tone, with a businesslike air about her.
Lin Shuyao stepped aside to let the two in.
Cheng Zheng stepped into her dormitory, his hawk-like eyes scanning the room.
The female class monitor remained expressionless, staying close to him with an evaluation form and pen in her hand, ready to score him on the form at any time.
Lin Shuyao's assigned single dormitory room was very small, and everything was clearly visible.
Cheng Zheng glanced around and found that everything in sight was clean and tidy, with almost no personal belongings to be seen, except for the enamel basin and towels on the shelf, which were also arranged neatly.
But the strange thing is that it's too clean.
Especially that bed, which didn't even have sheets or blankets, just a bare wooden board with an old alarm clock on it.
This has happened in the military before. When there was a surprise inspection of the barracks and there wasn't enough time, they would stuff all the unmade sheets and blankets into the closet and throw unwashed clothes into the closet. They would then take those things out after the inspecting instructors left.
This isn't good housekeeping; it's cheating and being cunning!
Cheng Zheng's eyes darkened, and his gaze fell on the closed cabinet against the wall.
The female class monitor, clearly used to this kind of trick, immediately looked at Lin Shuyao and said sternly, "Open the cabinet!"
The harsh tone startled Lin Shuyao.
She instinctively wanted to pout and show her displeasure, but remembering that the other person was her boss and that her performance evaluation was in their hands, she could only restrain her spoiled princess temper from before she transmigrated and obediently went forward to open the cabinet.
The inside was still empty, except for an old, faded handbag on the bottom shelf.
The female class monitor raised an eyebrow: "Heh, you've hidden it well. Tell me, where did you hide it all?"
Lin Shuyao looked completely bewildered: "Class monitor, what are you talking about?"
"Stop pretending!" the female squad leader said firmly. "Where are your sheets, blankets, dirty clothes, and all those other women's odds and ends? The housekeeping inspection isn't just about hiding things; it's about organizing everything according to regulations! Blankets must be folded into neat squares, and personal belongings must be arranged tidy!"
"I really didn't hide anything," Lin Shuyao said, both amused and exasperated. "I didn't buy any of those things you mentioned."
The female squad leader clearly didn't believe it: "You don't have any? Do you mean you sleep on this bare wooden board at night?! Don't you have any spare clothes and only wear your work clothes? We're all women, so don't try to play dumb."
"I'm warning you, if you're dishonest again, you'll get a zero on this dormitory inspection, which will affect your final military training grade. A failing grade means expulsion. Think it through before you answer!"
Lin Shuyao trembled slightly from the shout, her eyes reddening: "I really didn't lie. My family isn't well-off, and things are expensive in the capital. A quilt costs 18 yuan, and you need cotton coupons and cloth coupons. I can't afford it, so I can only make do with what I have... Not to mention buying clothes. I only have one change of clothes, which are hanging in the corridor. You can go and see for yourself if you don't believe me..."
The female class monitor didn't believe it at all. She looked like a fairy or monster. How could she not love beauty and make a fuss?
The female class monitor's gaze swept across the dormitory, and when she looked at the floor, she suddenly sneered, pointing at Lin Shuyao's feet, "Comrade Shen Qing, you said your family is poor and you can't even afford bedding, so where did this pair of brand-new leather shoes on the floor come from? These aren't cheap!"
"This..." Lin Shuyao stammered, looking at Cheng Zheng with a pitiful expression.
"Go check the other dormitories first," Cheng Zheng, who had been silent, suddenly spoke up.
"Yes!" The female class monitor was somewhat puzzled, but she quickly turned and left.
After everyone left, Cheng Zheng slowly turned his gaze to Lin Shuyao, his tone meaningful: "Not from a good family background?"
"Mmm." Lin Shuyao nodded with red eyes and pushed the half-closed door shut.
"Why are you closing the door?" Cheng Zheng stared at her warily, his body tense.
Of course, it's to seduce you.
Lin Shuyao answered in her heart, but softened her tone when she spoke: "You've seen how shabby my dorm is. If the door were open, passersby would definitely look inside... I don't want others to know that my family is poor and pity me..."
She stood ramrod straight, exuding an air of integrity. It's hard to tell which type of persona Cheng Zheng prefers, so let's just try the resilient, innocent girl for now.
Cheng Zheng: "As far as I know, both of your parents are employees of state-owned factories, so your family is not poor."
He was indeed very knowledgeable about her background.
A layer of misty tears welled up in Lin Shuyao's eyes as she looked up at him, her voice slightly choked with sobs: "They... are actually my adoptive parents. They were very good to me when I was little, but ever since they adopted their nephew from their hometown, I've had no place in the family anymore."
"From childhood to adulthood, I've never even worn a pair of shoes that fit properly. They always buy me shoes several sizes too big, saying I'm still growing and they'll let me wear them for a couple more years..."
A tear slid down her porcelain-white cheek.
Then, as if suddenly realizing her lapse in composure, she hurriedly lowered her head, wiping her face haphazardly with the back of her hand, her voice muffled: "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have told you these things... I just... I just couldn't help myself. I don't know anyone here..."
"Don't you and Gao Tingting have a pretty good relationship?" Cheng Zheng interrupted, raising an eyebrow slightly.
That scoundrel reacted pretty quickly.
Lin Shuyao remained composed, taking a sad breath: "It's precisely because I'm close to Tingting that I don't want to bring these negative emotions to her. She's so kind; if she knew I was struggling, she would definitely help me... I don't want to owe my friends so many favors..."
Cheng Zheng said coldly, "You've found your biological father; you can ask him for money."
He was referring to Cheng Huazhang, but Lin Shuyao thought he was referring to Shen Qing's biological father. She sighed and said, "He... has his own family now, and I don't want to bother him. Besides, he helped me find a job. I'm an adult now, not a child anymore. How can I ask him for money again?"
Ha. She's quite sensible.
Cheng Zheng's lips twitched slightly, it was hard to tell whether it was sarcasm or something else.
Lin Shuyao delivered a heart-wrenching performance with excellent acting skills. She glanced at Cheng Zheng discreetly and saw that he was expressionless and seemed to have no reaction.
What happened?
Normally, when she acts coquettishly and shows weakness, those men would be eager to give their lives for her, but this trick doesn't work on him.
It seems we'll have to resort to some more methods.