Chapter 386: Chapter 382: Five Yuan, Absolutely Worth It

Shen Ruoli calmed down, and with remarkable grace, helped Peng Yuehua clean up the chipped paint that had fallen on the bed.

"I’m sorry," Shen Ruoli sniffled, "I didn’t do it on purpose. I’ll find someone to repaint it for you later."

Peng Yuehua was flattered, "No need, no need."

"It’s necessary!"

Peng Yuehua: "...Really, there’s no need."

This iron bunk bed is of average quality. If it gets repainted, it might chip again.

If Shen Ruoli were to toss around on it twice, she wouldn’t have to do anything else.

Every day, she’d just pick up the chipped paint that fell.

"Are you sure?"

"I’m sure."

Seeing that the relationship was good here, Wen Ran turned around to climb up to her bed.

Below her slept Li Lan, with well-defined features and a slim figure, usually without much presence.

When she saw Wen Ran coming, she nodded gently and asked proactively, "Are you going up?"

"Yes."

Li Lan made way and watched as Wen Ran climbed up, then said, "My name is Li Lan, from now on we’ll be bunkmates, let’s get along well."

"Sure!"

As long as no one picks a fight, Wen Ran is as obedient as a little angel.

Li Lan showed a slight smile, "In a while, let’s eat early, then go collect the items needed for the military training."

In the past, military training usually happened in summer, so the quality of the clothes didn’t matter as long as they covered the body.

But in this cold weather,

Going to university, compared to soldiers, is a joke if you talk about physique and sturdiness.

If one catches a cold, then...

Wen Ran took a deep breath and decided to tackle things as they come. If nothing else, she could wear more layers under her jacket.

The items weren’t free; they needed payment.

However, this cost was entirely manageable.

Five yuan.

Wen Ran felt that giving out clothes like this was purely charity work.

Who could buy clothes for just five yuan?

Later, even if the clothes weren’t windproof or warm, she wouldn’t complain.

Compared to later times, where military training only lasted two weeks, this one lasted a full month.

Hearing this time frame, Yun Miao thought dropping out might not be a bad idea.

"Alright," said Wen Ran calmly, "Stop complaining. Accept your fate. The more you complain now, the hungrier you’ll get later on."

Yun Miao said indignantly, "If I’m hungry, I’ll eat! My main issue is, what’s the point of standing outside for a month in this cold?

Are we supposed to turn into ice sculptures?"

Wen Ran laughed, "Let’s take things one step at a time."

There’s nothing else to do if you’re anxious.

First, everyone queued up to collect the books needed for classes.

Then lined up again to get the basic supplies given by the school, which included but wasn’t limited to enamel washbasins *2, a tooth cup, a toothbrush, and towels *2.

Only after collecting all these did they queue up to receive their clothes.

It was for the military training.

And this time, it was organized by dormitory units.

When electing the dorm leader, coincidentally, Wen Ran stood at the front, and with the urging of Yun Miao and Shen Ruoli, she quickly became the little leader.

A minor leader.

The dorm leader.

Wen Ran: "..."

To be honest, she didn’t really want the position.

Yun Miao rambled beside her, "There’s no choice. In our dorm, you’re the most capable. Whether it’s talking back or physical strength, you’re top-notch.

In these crucial moments, if you don’t step up, what are we supposed to do?!"

The teacher in charge of handing out supplies: "..."

She twitched at the corners of her mouth, adjusted her glasses, and kindly reminded them, "Kids, being in a dorm, selecting a dorm leader is to facilitate communication with the teachers.

And to manage some of the miscellaneous items. We’re not gearing up to go to war. It’s still organized by dormitory."

Yun Miao became even more convinced.

Wow, isn’t this position tailor-made for Wen Ran?

She resolutely pushed Wen Ran forward, "Teacher, then it’s her! Not only can she handle the errands, but she can also deal with nuisances!!!"

Wen Ran: "."

Thank you for your confidence in me.

With a sigh, Wen Ran reluctantly said, "Teacher, okay, it will be me. I am Wen Ran, ’Wen’ for gentle, ’Ran’ for kind."

"Okay," the teacher instructed, "All these items are provided by the school for free. Check them on-site to make sure they work.

Besides any minor issues like leaks when they’re handed out, we won’t be doing any returns or exchanges."

"Okay!"

Wen Ran understood these rules.

Honestly, this time around, everyone might be polite, but not overly so.

This school is thoughtful too — there’s a water bucket nearby, and the first thing to do after getting the enamel basin is to test if it leaks. 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

Everyone followed the procedure.

After finishing collecting everything, they didn’t leave and lined up to collect the clothes again.

But, once they stood in place and saw the smiles on everyone’s faces and the solid cotton coats in their hands, they were bewildered.

Just paying five yuan, and they could put together such an impressive package?

Not to mention, just one military coat alone wouldn’t even be guaranteed for fifty yuan outside.

"Oh my!" Yun Miao, knowledgeable as she is, quickly and deftly rubbed a hand over the supplies another student got as they passed by.

Murmuring, "Did our school go rob a military base?"

Otherwise, how could what they brought back be so substantial!

"I don’t know!" Wen Ran chuckled, "Whatever they give us, we take it!"

What’s the big deal, if you don’t take advantage, you’re a fool~

Cotton coat + cotton pants, plus a pair of cotton shoes, along with a military coat, a full set of things, to buy it genuinely paying cash and vouchers, a hundred bucks isn’t enough.

But at Jing University, everything is five yuan, all five yuan.

Bundle price, five yuan!

"Hehehe," with the items in hand, Yun Miao rubbed her small face against them, grinning, "It’s really thick."

"Thick is good."

The thicker the clothing, the heavier it gets.

And it looks bulky; except in Wen Ran’s hands, mostly everyone else struggled to hold it.

Peng Yuehua was okay, she’s even a bit taller than Wen Ran, with long arms and legs, barely managing it.

But even so, no one complained at all.

Hahaha, this five yuan was well worth it!

The journey was tough, and by the time they reached the dorm, Yun Miao felt like she was collapsing.

"My gosh, this is a bit too much!"

"Once you wear it, it’ll be warm for sure."

At least, the cold wind outside won’t get through.

Curious Li Lan, already shivering, shed her own clothes and, shaking the military training gear, hurriedly slipped it on.

She exclaimed with joy, "Hey! It’s really warm!"