Elder Shu looked at her coldly, "Don’t pull this act with me, remember what you promised me before; finish the selection and then go back to school." Yan He’s face fell immediately, "Grandpa, I really do love being a soldier. Please, let me live this dream. I passed the selection, I want to train with the mobile troops." She had long understood the purpose behind the competition he had organized; otherwise, why would she have secretly cut her long hair to come and participate? If before it was for fun, now she had a reason she must join. "No way," Elder Shu’s expression was cold, "Do you know what kind of harsh training and dangers you will be facing? I can’t let you take this risk, otherwise, how could I face your deceased parents?" "It’s precisely for my parents that I must do this. Have you forgotten how they died, Grandpa? But I won’t forget, never will I forget. I’m their daughter, I want to fulfill their last wish, to shed blood and sacrifice for my country," determination crept onto Yan He’s delicate face. Elder Shu sighed, "Yan’er, please be obedient, go back to school, a girl should be like a girl, that dangerous place is not for you." "I won’t go back," Yan He stubbornly lifted her head, "I passed the selection, if you force me back, you are abusing your power, and I will report you to the higher-ups." Elder Shu could not help but be torn between laughter and tears, report him? He doted on his granddaughter who had grown up without parents by his knee, the apple of his eye, cheerful and kind, intelligent, possessing all the wonderful virtues of a girl, she was the princess he was most proud of. Unknowingly, his little princess had grown up, she had ideals, she stood firm. Should he feel relieved or lost? Both feelings coexisted. Truthfully, his granddaughter’s personality was the most like his—stubborn and obstinate, once she made up her mind, not even nine bulls could pull her back. "Have you really thought it through? The hardships will be beyond your imagination," he cautioned her. Yan He lifted her chin, and thinking of his figure, her whole body felt an endless enthusiasm and strength, she blurted out without hesitation, "No regrets." Elder Shu’s eyes were slightly moist as if he saw his daughter and son-in-law standing in front of him, telling him about their ideals and convictions with unwavering gazes. So be it then, when the child has grown, it’s time to let go and let them fly. As long as he held the thread, no matter how far they flew, he had the power to pull them back. "Then you promise Grandpa to take good care of yourself. If you can’t endure any longer, tell Grandpa..." Yan He frowned, "I am Shu Lei and Yan Xiao’s daughter; there will never be such a day." Her voice was crisp but resounding with strength, containing endless resolute power. With Elder Shu’s nod, her face blossomed into a radiant smile, her eyes sparkled with clarity and spirit. The mere thought of accompanying him all the way, no matter what dangers she would face, she would never retreat; she brimmed with strength. "Sorry, I’m not interested," the young man said indifferently without any hesitation, he turned and walked away. Xiao Yu was stunned. It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. So many people were desperate to get in, and yet this young man declined without any hesitation. "You stop right there," said the Major. ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ ɴovelfire.net Blocking Yan Song’s path, Yan Song lifted his gaze and glanced at him coldly, "Get out of my way." The Major’s eyes churned with anger, this youngster was too arrogant. If he really joined, he would need to be brought down a peg, to quell the anger in his heart. "Have you thought it through? This is an opportunity that countless people dream of, are you just going to give it up?" Xiao Yu continued to probe, not wanting to give up. Yan Song was indeed tempted, but to join required a year of enclosed training. It meant he wouldn’t be able to see Yun Ya for a year, an unbearable thought for him. So, without a second thought, he refused. Yan Song walked around the Major and moved to leave. "Think about your family. They sent you here; did they do so just to watch you give up this chance on a whim?" Xiao Yu called after him. Yan Song paused in his steps. He hadn’t forgotten, he carried the Yan surname. Indeed, this was the very intention of his great-grandfather. Yes, to everyone else, this was a chance to soar to great heights, much faster than climbing through military school rankings, the best way to earn military honors. With his abilities, he would achieve something within a few years, making his parents and great-grandfather happy and bringing honor to the Yan Family. Apparently, this seemed like the best choice for him at the moment. But—he had someone in his heart he couldn’t let go of. He had thought that even if he were in military school, he would have the chance to see her at least once a year, whereas if he took this route, he wouldn’t see her for several years at the very least.