However, it was clear that most senior students were reveling in schadenfreude, with discussions mostly revolving around “This year’s freshmen are so miserable, only half can earn credits, and they have to compete with the Empire Military Academy next door” and “Haha, back in our day, military training was a breeze” or “At this moment, those who heard about the tragedy of this year’s military training are silently crossing the Third Legion off their volunteer forms.”

Human emotions, it seemed, were not universally understood, and it was vividly apparent at this moment.

After a quick browse of the forum, familiarizing herself with posting formats, and choosing a highly attention-grabbing nickname, Yuan Hanshuang eagerly embarked on her plan for wealth and prosperity.

Quickly, a brand-new post silently drifted to the homepage.

“Online Orders Accepted, Easily Handle the 10-Kilogram Military Training Weight for You.”

Initially, the appearance of this post didn’t attract much attention. After all, at this time, other freshmen were still busy with the exhausting run.

She spent some time refreshing the page, noticed no replies, and decided to exit the forum. In the dormitory, she practiced Tai Chi while waiting. By the time she reached the third set, the young lady, supported by others, limped back to the dormitory.

Hearing the door open, Yuan Hanshuang was somewhat surprised.

Similarly ranked among the last 300, Wu Haoxuan had fainted straightforwardly, while Xia Mengrou gritted her teeth and persevered to the end, truly earning admiration.

Although she completed the entire run, Xia Mengrou’s condition was far from good.

Her makeup was smeared, her hair clung together in strands, and even walking seemed difficult.

However, this didn’t hinder the young lady’s domineering attitude. Surprisingly, she still sounded quite energetic.

“Quick, go run a bath, I want to soak in a medicinal bath! I’m covered in sweat, all sticky and uncomfortable.”

With this command, the maids hurriedly sprang into action, bustling around in the dormitory.

Tai Chi wasn’t practical in the confined space, so Yuan Hanshuang decided to end her practice, returning to her seat to check if she had caught any fish.

Unfortunately, reality didn’t match her expectations.

Not only did the post not explode, but it sank!

Yuan Hanshuang couldn’t believe it, “No way, such a sensational title and no one replied?”

After browsing the forum for a while, she finally discovered the issue.

Today’s training was too exhausting, and there were hardly any newcomers active on the forum. Even if there were, the sporadic posts were along the lines of “The Empire Military Academy is going too far, openly provoking us Silver Star newcomers.”

Clicking into one, she found senior students offering comfort.

【Oh well, just get used to it. Those military academy students are like that, looking down on everyone】

【When we go to classes in the Central Teaching Building, we’re often looked down upon by them】

【Next time something like this happens, make sure to gather more people. The academy prohibits fighting, but we can certainly engage in verbal battles】

“.”

She hadn’t considered this aspect in her calculations.

If she let it go at this point, Yuan Hanshuang would naturally be dissatisfied.

So, she started to reply to her own posts.

Each reply would bump the post to the top of the forum’s homepage.

By the time she reached the seventh reply, someone finally approached.

【Let me graduate after ten years】: OP, are you a freshman? Didn’t the instructors say we can’t remove the wristband casually before achieving the training goal? Otherwise, the next day, the weight doubles.

Seeing a live person respond, Yuan Hanshuang sat up abruptly from her bed.

【Don’t stop me, I want to eat another billion】: I have a way, if you don’t believe it, let’s meet tomorrow before the military training. If it doesn’t work, I won’t take a penny.

【Let me graduate after ten years】: Fine, see you tomorrow then.

Soon, with no further replies, the post sank again.

Yuan Hanshuang felt a bit frustrated for not making a big profit.

She rolled over in bed, and suddenly a clever idea struck her, “Classmate Xia, do you need a leveling-up service?”

If handled correctly, she might be able to develop a wealthy, big-spending client. Yuan Hanshuang thought happily.

Unexpectedly, Xia Mengrou, who was enjoying a foot massage, became furious, “Are you looking down on me?!”

Yuan Hanshuang: “?”

It took her considerable effort to explain and finally make it clear that she absolutely didn’t underestimate her.

Yuan Hanshuang didn’t mean to look down on the young lady just because she ended up among the last 300 in the weight-bearing long run today.

“We Control Department students just don’t exercise frequently, unlike your Close Combat Department.”

After explaining for ten minutes, Xia Mengrou still looked annoyed, “In team battles, Control Department students are positioned at the rear, strategizing and winning from a thousand miles away. Why do we need such rigorous stamina training?”

Yuan Hanshuang thought, “You probably haven’t encountered me yet.”

However, the young lady still looked unappeased. Helplessly, Yuan Hanshuang reluctantly took out a small package from her spatial button, telling Xia Mengrou that it contained two pairs of insoles and two pairs of wrist guards. They were surprisingly effective for today’s training and could be considered magical items.

Originally, she thought the young lady would disdain these inexpensive items, but unexpectedly, she seemed taken aback.

“Are these for me?”

“Yes.”

Xia Mengrou suddenly stuttered, “Th-thank you. Since you’re so sincere, I’ll reluctantly accept them. But if you think you can become friends with me by giving me these things, you’re far from it!”

Yuan Hanshuang was puzzled, “Huh? Oh, okay.”

The next day, Yuan Hanshuang unusually lingered in bed.

Because the military training workload had exceeded the limit, she temporarily skipped the early training session with her two younger brothers.

After washing her clothes, she emerged from the washroom.

Xia Mengrou yawned as she got up.

“Miss Yuan, your military training uniforms.” The housekeeper handed her a stack of thick compressed uniforms.

“Thank you.” Yuan Hanshuang took them, exactly thirty pieces.

“Hey, wear and discard one every day, no washing allowed. Got it?”

Sitting in front of the dressing table, Xia Mengrou hummed, “Why wash clothes early every day, making noise, disturbing my beauty sleep! The clothing cleaning and maintenance device in the dormitory is not just for show.”

Yuan Hanshuang was surprised, “You mean the clothing cleaning device is available for me to use?”

“Why, do you think I’m such a stingy person? Please, don’t overthink it. I just don’t like owing favors to others.”

The young lady tried hard to justify herself, but the tips of her ears turned bright red.

Yuan Hanshuang: Understood, the young lady is not only a foolish beauty but also tsundere!