Chen Zhuang and the others were very efficient.
Before long, several of them returned laden with goods.
Chen Zhuang pushed a cart piled with tied-up large boxes, apparently having brought the watermelons directly from the fruit store before they were unpacked.
The other boys either carried shopping bags overflowing with goods or held two boxes of watermelons each.
"At ease, everyone rest, eat watermelon!"
Instructor Qi saw them and spoke directly.
"Oh oh..."
The crowd cheered, their excited gazes fixed on Chen Zhuang and the others returning.
"You boys, what are you standing around for? Go help!"
A girl reminded them.
The boys immediately reacted, rushing over and carrying the boxes of watermelons.
Chen Zhuang and the others had also asked the boss to throw in a small fruit knife and several iron spoons.
With so many watermelons, there was no need to cut them into slices; each person could just have half and eat it directly.
"Tian Ge, you cut it open!"
Chen Zhuang handed the fruit knife to Qin Tian.
Qin Tian smiled and took it, directly cutting open the seal of a cardboard box, revealing four round Qi Lin melons of similar size.
He asked Chen Zhuang to get a plastic bag to place on the ground, took out a watermelon, put it on the bag, and cut it in half with one stroke.
With a crisp *ka*, the fresh pink flesh was revealed to everyone's sight.
"Good melon, it looks sweet!"
Cao Mingliang praised with a chuckle, his eyes greedy, his Adam's apple bobbing slightly.
"Nuannuan, come here, the first one is for you and the instructor."
Qin Tian looked up and called to Xia Nuannuan.
"No need, give it to them first!"
Xia Nuannuan, holding a Cornetto ice cream cone, said loudly.
Over there, the girls were picking out ice cream from the shopping bags.
"Come on!"
Qin Tian urged her.
"Nuannuan, go, you bought it, if you don't pick first, who would dare to take it!"
Shen Siqi beside her said with a smile.
"Alright!"
Xia Nuannuan smiled and nodded, then walked over quickly.
"Zhuang Ge, give your other half to the instructor!"
Qin Tian instructed.
"Got it!"
Chen Zhuang picked up half a watermelon and strode towards the instructor.
Qin Tian had the boys take out each watermelon and quickly cut them in half with the fruit knife.
Soon, everyone in the class received half a watermelon and a spoon.
Even Feng Jun, who had an unpleasant encounter with Qin Tian that morning, was no exception.
Of course, Feng Jun outwardly seemed reluctant to accept it, so Qin Tian had his roommates help him give it to him.
It was already past 4:30 PM, and the sun was no longer so harsh.
They directly used the watermelon cartons as cushions, facing the few unscrupulous seniors in the distance, and sat on the ground in rows, each holding a watermelon and digging into it with a spoon.
Even Instructor Qi, who was standing, held half a watermelon in one hand and a spoon in the other, eating.
In the distance, several seniors exchanged glances, stunned.
"Seniors, come and see how our watermelons are, big and sweet, I can't even finish mine, I'll save some for you!"
Cao Mingliang scooped a spoonful of watermelon and ate it heartily, then shouted jokingly.
"Pfft!"
"Hahaha..."
The class monitor and classmates burst into laughter.
The seniors looked embarrassed, stood up, and left dejectedly.
What was going on with this class!
They just wanted to carry on the tradition inherited from the seniors of the previous sessions, why was it so difficult?
Students in the surrounding class formations were full of envy and jealousy, which was practically written on their faces.
Under such circumstances, how could they concentrate on training? Their peripheral vision kept darting over there, their movements repeatedly going wrong.
The instructors' scolding was useless, so they simply announced a temporary break as well.
Some temporary class monitors, determined, generously treated their classmates to watermelon.
Of course, not everyone was willing to spend the money, but most instructors were very generous.
For a time, excited cheers erupted from the class formations on the field.
The seniors and senior girls who had brought watermelons and milk tea to join the fun and not do anything were a bit bewildered.
This was completely different from what they had imagined!
Without the envious and jealous eyes of their juniors, what was the point of eating watermelon?
And so, these seniors and senior girls, who had come with great enthusiasm, left bored.
...
...
Usually, breaks were only ten minutes, but Instructor Qi didn't rush them this time, allowing everyone to happily finish half a watermelon.
After tidying up the garbage and reassembling the formation at Instructor Qi's whistle, it was already around 5 PM.
"Instructor, I ate too much watermelon, my stomach is sloshing with watermelon juice, I can't move!"
A boy said with a bitter face.
"Instructor, me too!"
"Right, Instructor, there's not much time left, why don't you let us continue resting?"
"I agree, I agree..."
The other classmates chimed in.
"All of you, shut up, don't push your luck!"
Instructor Qi reprimanded with a stern face.
Everyone immediately shut up obediently, not daring to make a sound.
"We'll practice the turning movements briefly, the watermelon juice in your stomachs won't have much of an impact."
After Instructor Qi finished speaking, he began to give instructions.
It wasn't until 5:30 PM that the instructor announced the assembly time for the evening and then dismissed them.
Like elementary school students leaving school, everyone joyfully headed towards the cafeteria.
The afternoon should have been tiring, but because of the half watermelon and the extended break, the students didn't feel as fatigued.
After dinner at the cafeteria, they returned to their dormitories to rest.
The first thing Qin Tian did upon returning to the dormitory was to take a cold shower. He felt refreshed afterward.
"My turn, my turn."
"Cao Zei, get lost, I got back first!"
Seeing him come out, Cao Mingliang and Chen Zhuang scrambled into the bathroom.
Chen Zhuang, with his height and strength advantage, pinned Cao Mingliang's neck with his thick arm.
"Let go of me, Zhuang Ge, please, let me go first, I'm so hot."
"Scram, who isn't hot, I'm covered in sweat, let me wash first."
"What are you fighting for? You can go together."
Qin Tian grinned.
The two were stunned.
"I don't mind, let's go together!"
Chen Zhuang said with a chuckle.
"Damn it, fine, you go first!"
Cao Mingliang immediately surrendered.
It was like wearing the same clothes when getting dressed, whoever looked worse was more embarrassed.
In such a situation where men were naked and showered together, it was naturally whoever was smaller who felt self-conscious.
"Heh heh..."
Chen Zhuang chuckled smugly, let go of him, and walked towards the bathroom with an arrogant swagger.
Cao Mingliang's face darkened, and he looked at Qin Tian resentfully.
"Why are you looking at me like that!"
Qin Tian showed a look of bewilderment and said seriously, "You gave in yourself, actually, there was no need. It's not about comparing height or build, who knows who would win, perhaps..."
He trailed off, his meaningful gaze slowly moving downwards.
"Get lost, I'm just not used to showering with people, I'm afraid you'll be scared to death if I pull it out!"
Cao Mingliang said dismissively.
"Heh, then why are you in such a hurry?"
"Who's in a hurry? Not me!"
"Oh!"