Chapter 109 Cross-Country Race

• Michael patted her waist and said sternly, "I have to rush back to the crew to shoot the night scene. There is not much time. Let me show you the tactics that you have learned today." He then held onto Sophie and slowly demonstrated the techniques to her. He gave a commentary on every action of his and said, “Stanley has a well known weakness—his lower hip is unstable. Aim there.” He pointed out every move to Sophia carefully, personally giving a run down on the techniques. Sophia watched him, equal parts attentive. She wrote everything down in a notebook, for fear of forgetting something.
• Michael didn’t have much time, and he left after giving her some tips. Before leaving, he said to her, “It’s easier to get high scores in the Superb Company. When I was a drill instructor in Superb Company, the overall score was 90. You just have to train well. I will send you some videos once I get back; you can have a look.” He also cheered her up by saying, "Those already in the Superb Company only joined earlier. In reality, they are not much better than you. I have faith in you; you can do it."
• At that moment, Sophia really admired Michael! He trained in the Superb Company, and was also a drill instructor there? What did Michael experience in those years? Sophia blushed, feeling butterflies in her stomach. It had been a long time since she felt that way. Before Michael left, he took out a box of chocolates wrapped in silk flowers. Looking at the gift, Sophia was surprised, having no inkling as to why Michael would want to give her a gift. She looked up at him, confusion written all over her face. Michael bent down to hug her, his breath hot over her cheeks. He whispered in her ears, "Happy birthday, chica."