My Dreamy Old Husband novel Chapter 57

Quinton greeted the crowd as he said, “I’m the lecturer in charge of looking after our faculty’s students this time, and I’ll join you in the army. Everyone, please do your best in your training, obey your instructors’ commands, and tell me in time if something happens.”

The ladies were elated, and one of them asked, “Does that mean we’re going to see you every day, Mr. Clark?”

“Oh my god, I’m so happy!” said another.

However, before the ladies could get carried away with their infatuation, they were interrupted by Commander Ford, who snapped, “Silence!”

Intimidated by their company commander’s imposing manner, the group of ladies didn’t dare to speak. Sophia was the only person who answered in a sonorous voice, “To obey orders, Sir!”

“That’s right—to obey orders!” said Commander Ford as he glanced in exasperation at the few ladies who stepped out of the ranks. “Right now, I’m ordering you to put down the sh*t on your head, put on your army caps, take off your heels, and remove your makeup! Put your Chanel, Dior, and Hermès away; these things aren’t needed in military camps!”

Some of the ladies tremblingly did as they were told and got back in line after that. However, the ladies with powerful backing rebelled.

A lady who had exquisite makeup and wore a pair of heels noticed that Quinton was still over there, and she sneaked glances around her for a moment. Then, she suddenly cried out, “Ah!”

After that, she collapsed in a graceful fashion.

“Someone fainted from a heatstroke!” cried the students.

“Hurry and send her to the infirmary!” said a shocked Quinton, who quickly dashed forward and bent down under the envious eye of the ladies. However, as he was about to carry the seemingly unconscious lady to the infirmary, Commander Ford suddenly snapped, “Step back!”

Quinton didn’t know why Commander Ford said so, but now that the military training had started, it was inappropriate for him to step in. Therefore, he could only step aside.

Commander Ford then called two big and burly soldiers over. He ordered coldly, “Drag her away.”

With that, the two soldiers pulled the lady’s feet, dragging her away as if they were dragging a dead dog. The lady wasn’t unconscious, of course; she faked a blackout to bluff herself out of the training and have Quinton carry her in his arms while she was at it. However, little did she expect Commander Ford to have her dragged away like a dead dog!

“Aaaaah! Get your hands off me!” screamed the lady in an ear-piercing voice as she was dragged away in a deeply embarrassing manner until her hair was in a mess. In an instant, she became the laughing stock of the entire field.

The air suddenly became tense; all that remained was the lady’s hysterical screams ringing in everyone’s ears. “Do you know who my Dad and Grandpa are? My Grandpa is…”

Commander Ford ordered, “Pull her heels out while you’re at it!”

The two soldiers obediently stripped the lady of her heels at Commander Ford’s command. Then, they continued dragging her away, ignoring not only her struggles and screeches but also the raised eyebrows of the entire regiment, battalion, and company.

Everyone got quite a scare, for the lady who had been dragged away just now seemed to have strong backing; even Commander Ford’s military rank of Second Lieutenant would pale in comparison with her family background.

The lady with a bun, who had stepped out of the ranks together with the other ladies, flushed angrily as she pointed her finger at Commander Ford in disbelief. “How dare you! You’re merely a Second Lieutenant, whereas her maternal grandfather is Major General Leicester! Who gave you the nerve and authority to touch her?”

Sophia shook her head as well. So she’s Major General Leicester’s granddaughter. It seems that this Second Lieutenant is finished, she thought to herself.

However, when she sneaked a glance at Quinton, she found that he seemed content with being an onlooker despite the kindliness that filled his eyes. Moreover, the faculty leaders seemed to be accustomed to such an incident; they also noticed what was happening here, but no one came to diffuse the situation.

Suddenly, a voice answered from the side, “I did.”