Chapter 522: So Nice To Be Young (part one)

"Well. Now fall in! Ten hut! Dress right! Eyes front!" Even if she tried her best to be cool, it was really hard to change her feminine nature that she was born with. No wonder there still was a sweet girlish tone in her pretended indifference when she shouted commands. But, as a matter of fact, nothing could cover up the dignity of the blood that flowed through her veins.

This was another side of Daisy that Edward saw for the first time. She was completely different from the charming and soft woman in his arms. She was always abashed by his teasing when they were alone, but now she was so cold with a majestic and solemn face. Yes, she looked very regal. But there was something wrong. She looked so strange and completely unfamiliar to him. Edward was puzzled by this, thinking, 'Oh, my god, what kind of person is she really? How many faces does she have and which is the real Daisy?' Too many questions came to his mind. Just a few minutes ago, Edward still felt quite confident that he knew Daisy well. But now, he was aware of a brutal truth that he knew her so little and he had never gotten a deep understanding of the real Daisy.

"All you men seem to have a problem. And you're getting cabin fever. All energetic and nothing to do! Then I would like to do you a favor. I could give you something to do, to help release your pent up energy. I'm guessing you wouldn't mind, right?" Daisy took a look at all the officers and men. Hearing her words, all the soldiers around her got goose bumps right away. But no one voiced a complaint. Even though everyone disagreed, they still held it in and stayed silent. Because everybody knew that she wasn't named "Devil Drillmaster" for nothing. They would have it coming if they dared to come out against her.

"No Ma'am!" they said in unison. There were half of the soldiers under the direct administration of Hank, but Daisy was of a higher rank than him. So they had to completely obey her orders, without any objection.

All right, now listen to my orders carefully." She barked them out in succession, giving them time to do as she commanded. "All of you, ten hut! Right dress! Eyes front! Five-mile cross country run! Now! Go go go!" Uh-huh, it seemed that they had a lot of excess energy. Okay. Then she wondered whether they would spare the extra energy to start fights when they were completely exhausted.

My God! Five-mile cross country run! The soldiers were completely stunned when they heard the order. 'What a cruel woman Colonel Ouyang is!' thought each and every one. They were just physically consumed. Instead of giving a break, they were ordered to run five-mile cross country right away. Obviously, what she wanted was just to tire them out on the way. They wondered how such a beautiful woman could be so cruel to them. No matter how they felt, military orders were imperative and could not be disobeyed. They had to run as fast as they could. Luckily, they were not ordered to finish the five-mile cross country run with full equipment. Otherwise they would get tired to death.

"Mark, so that is who your Colonel really is! Shouldn't they go to the clinic for medical treatment immediately when they are hurt? How could she know for sure that they could finish the five-mile cross country run?" 'She is so callous. Oh, thank God I am not one of her soldiers. It is so awful to be under her command. Yeah, I have to be more careful from now on. I know she likes me now, but maybe some day, she will do the same to me.' Merely thinking about the cruel treatment he might suffer, Edward broke out into a cold sweat. 'That would not be good,' he thought.

"We all call her 'Devil Drillmaster!' She lives up to her name. But don't tell her I told you that. Two days ago, she punished me with a whole set of daily physical exercise. I just finished it. I knew she did not want to punish me then, but I do not want to be punished again by her." Mark took a few steps back because the punishment had struck terror into his heart. The memory was still fresh for him. After finishing the whole set of daily physical exercise, he was unable to support himself and directly fell to the ground. After a long time, he was somehow able to straighten himself up to a standing position. No wonder he was so scared.

"What? A whole set of daily physical exercise? What is that? Is it more horrifying than the five mile cross country run?" Edward was born in the lap of luxury. Limousines were ready for him when he wanted to go out. As a matter of fact, he barely walked anywhere himself. Therefore it was hard for him to image the serious consequences of a whole set of daily physical exercise, five mile cross country run, or anything else physically strenuous.

"What do you think? A whole set, not just one exercise. It was much more awful than the worst situation that you can image. Okay, here is the thing. You anger a sleeping dragon if you provoke Colonel Ouyang. You might be killed at any second." Just a small complaint. Mr. Mu should not tell Colonel Ouyang. Mark thought to himself. Unfortunately, he did not notice the evil smile on Edward's face.

Uh-huh, do you want to run five miles with them? I did not know you are such a grumbler." Daisy Ouyang came towards them, a serene look on her face. Since several company commanders and platoon leaders were there, she worried about nothing and she knew they would manage the soldiers well. She would just wait and see.

"No, I don't. I promise I won't do it again. Sorry, ma'am," Mark said in fear. Absolutely not. He was not masochistic. To run with them! Aha, that would be the last thing he wanted to do in the world. And it was almost lunch time. He was not so stupid as to leave his stomach empty.

"Honey, how are you doing? Are you okay?" Edward carefully looked her up and down with worry. He dreaded that she might get hurt just now. He knew she was strong, but not so strong to be unharmed after fighting against so many soldiers.

"What are you doing here? To pick up the treasure?" Daisy looked askance at him. Instead of answering his question, she asked him another question. That was because she did get hurt and she did not want him know it. He always worried too much. It was impossible to be safe and sound in such a chaotic scene. After all, she was made of meat and bone instead of steel. But it was just a flesh wound. The soldiers punched and kicked her only when they did not know it was her. And they stopped their attacks immediately once they saw who they were fighting against. After all, nobody was not afraid of being punished for attacking their superior.

Yes! I came here to pick you up. Edward did not mind her mocking words at all, instead he took out a handkerchief from his pocket. Poor man. The playboy got used to carrying extra handkerchiefs with him all the time since he had a crush on her. Edward wiped her sweat softly with the handkerchief, then he kissed her on the forehead dotingly. Wow! Those who were out of breath and exhausted were taken aback. They could not believe their eyes. Come on, she was "Devil Drill Master". How could he kissed her?