Pampered by My Billionaire Childhood Sweetheart-Chapter 38 I Must Marry Him!

Yu Tingting couldn't help but pout her soft, pink lips as she muttered to herself. She extended her delicate, pale hand and began trying to fold her blanket into neat squares, only to find that it was actually very challenging.

"Xixia, help me out here!" At this moment, Shang Xixia had already folded her blanket into perfect military corners. The little girl lazily handed her own blanket over to the neighboring bed where Xixia was sitting.

"Alright." Shang Xixia cast a coquettish glance at Yu Tingting, then smiled faintly. Her hands, as fair as scallion stalks, skillfully folded the blanket without breaking a sweat. In less than a minute, she had tidied up Yu Tingting's blanket and placed it back where it belonged.

"Xixia, did you know? I heard that this year's military training was specifically requested by the Gu Group." Yu Tingting started dishing out some gossip.

"Oh, really? Makes sense though. Any company, especially a conglomerate like the Gu Group, would want to prioritize character and discipline when they recruit talent!" Shang Xixia seemed to find it perfectly reasonable.

"But I still think it's a little weird." Yu Tingting's clear eyes flickered with doubt as she glanced at both Shang Xixia and Zhou Xingyan.

"Yeah, I agree it feels odd. The Gu Group has never placed much emphasis on physical ability or fitness in the recruitment process before. Who knows what's changed this time?"

Zhou Xingyan nodded in agreement.

"Who knows? Guess we'll find out eventually." Shang Xixia, however, maintained her carefree attitude, flashing a slight smile, shrugging her shoulders, and turning her attention to other matters.

The three girls quickly finished their meal and headed to the sports field. At this moment, all the male and female students of the design academy were gathered here. Military training was being conducted with separate groups for boys and girls.

Yu Tingting immediately felt the venomous glare coming from Li Chengjing and Qu Yanyan. Their looks were like poisoned arrows aiming straight for her heart, sharp enough to pierce one's soul!

Yu Tingting, however, paid them no mind. She simply turned around and made a face at the two of them.

"Military training really allows anyone to join, huh—even cats and dogs."

Yu Tingting scoffed, directing her words pointedly at Li Chengjing and Qu Yanyan.

Shang Xixia quickly reached out her hand to tug at Yu Tingting, as if to say, "It's not worth fighting with people like them, alright?"

"You..." Li Chengjing and Qu Yanyan's faces turned crimson with fury as they ground their teeth. With fresh grievances piling onto old ones, they looked ready to charge over and demand answers!

Just then, the two spotted a row of instructors marching neatly from across the field. Reluctantly, they stood down.

"Hello, everyone. I'm Gu Jingchen. Starting today, I'll be in charge of your one-month military training. It's a pleasure to meet you all." Gu Jingchen briefly oversaw the group divisions before walking with impeccable posture to the front of the female design students' group.

"Wow! How is it even possible for someone to be this handsome?" At that moment, all the girls gasped in awe.

"Oh my god, Instructor, are you sure you're here to lead military training and not secretly competing in a beauty pageant?"

The group of girls stared at Gu Jingchen as if mesmerized. Their reactions were over the top—they couldn't even blink! This instructor was straight-up divine, wasn't he?

The uniform he wore shimmered with a subtle yet polished blue tone, hugging his muscular, perfectly proportioned physique in all the right places. The belt around his pants added a sleek curvature, highlighting the shape of his hips and making him appear all the more alluring. His sharply-angled brows, high and straight nose bridge, thin yet sculpted lips, and jet-black eyes formed features that were bold and deeply refined. He exuded an air of elegance and status—a man too perfect to be real!

"Oh my god, he's so attractive, especially his arms. They're so strong—I really want to touch them..." The senior girls in the design academy were standing neatly in formation, but that didn't stop some of them from acting completely lovestruck. They clasped their cheeks in their hands and displayed their infatuation unabashedly, their hearts practically flipping over!

"Gu Jingchen?" Li Chengjing and Qu Yanyan froze slightly. Though neither of them had ever seen this man in person, they had long aspired to marry into wealthy families. In their minds, they'd already formed an idealized mental image of heirs from prestigious clans, especially from the Gu and Xie Families. Even though Gu Jingchen was known for keeping a low profile, it wasn't hard to dig up information about him. His status as the number one eligible bachelor at Yun City University was unforgettable!

"Oh my gosh, that's Gu Jingchen! It's him! The leader of Yun City's most powerful family—the head of the Gu Family! No wonder he looks so commanding and handsome!" Li Chengjing and Qu Yanyan nearly jumped with excitement. Their expressions were reminiscent of someone who had just won the lottery, a burst of joy nearly spilling over into visible celebration. Their hearts raced so fast, it felt as if they'd leap out of their chests if they didn't calm down!

The two women exchanged a glance, their hearts unspoken but unequivocal in their mutual understanding.

"I'm going to marry him, even if it kills me!"

Li Chengjing clenched her teeth fiercely, her emotions surging like waves in her chest. This man was exactly her type!

"I have to marry him. No one else could ever be worthy of me!" Qu Yanyan, too, burned with desire, though her bold proclamations were confined to the depths of her heart.

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As for Li Chengxi, the difference between him and someone like Gu Jingchen was like heaven and earth—a mere drop in the bucket!

Qu Yanyan had stayed with Li Chengxi all this time purely for his money. If not for that, she'd have left him long ago! Now was finally the time to scout for a new opportunity. But she'd never dare reveal any of this to Li Chengjing, not even the tiniest hint—she needed to play it safe.

"Alright, let's begin forming ranks now." Gu Jingchen's deep voice carried a firm tone of authority as he hesitantly dragged his gaze away from Shang Xixia. Something dark flickered behind his eyes as he spoke.

Though his expression remained composed, Gu Jingchen couldn't deny that Shang Xixia looked especially enchanting today in her military attire. It was different from her usual sundresses, but she was just as striking—perhaps even... sensual.

Ever since returning to Yun City, Gu Jingchen found himself completely changed. His mind was consumed by thoughts of her, and it seemed like he couldn't function properly without her presence!