Chapter 1131 - 1158: Worlds Apart (3)

Chapter 1131: Chapter 1158: Worlds Apart (3)

Recently, her pregnancy nausea was quite severe, so she usually ate out.

Now, over half a month has passed, and the situation has improved somewhat, so she went to the unit cafeteria downstairs with the training instructor.

Just as she sat down with her meal, a female voice beside her unexpectedly said with a smile, "Is this Mia Ginger’s first-time dining in the cafeteria? I think these chefs cook quite well—they’re really no worse than head chefs at restaurants outside. You’ll know once you try."

"I think it’s quite good too. We only have two hours at noon for a break, eating out really wastes time and money."

"Exactly."

Before she could say anything, two girls beside her chimed in harmoniously, saying several sentences first.

She knew both of them.

Nyla Ross and Clara Torres, both students from the neighboring class specializing in broadcasting, were graceful and poised, with clean and smooth voices. They were among the top students in their college, and Nyla Ross, the first to speak, had been leading the formation since military training started.

Out of the three candidates, one was destined to be eliminated. The two of them were originally classmates, and since the start of the training, they had been sticking together.

Excluding her was normal.

Mia Ginger, in her early pregnancy, was fatigued. She always rested during training breaks, which made it seem like she was deliberately keeping distance from them. Naturally, Nyla Ross and Clara Torres talked about her privately, their tone dripping with jealousy.

The Ginger Family’s affairs had previously been publicized online, making Mia Ginger’s identity and background impossible to hide.

Moreover—

Were they not in the news circle?

Even though she had decent abilities, Nyla Ross and Clara Torres were well aware, yet still believed her special entry must be related to her connections.

This thought couldn’t stop running, how could they not be jealous and worried?

The two exchanged a few words, seemingly casually commenting on the cafeteria chef’s skills, but beneath their words was a bitter jealousy. They openly spoke about Mia Ginger being picky and hard to please, with deeper implications of her being high-minded and arrogant.

Who is she trying to impress?

Nyla Ross took a sip of her drink beside her, puffed out her cheeks, and pursed her lips with a bit of disdain on her face.

With the training instructor not having arrived yet, she didn’t show her usual humble and gentle attitude.

Mia Ginger glanced at the two and found it a bit amusing.

She lowered her head, picked up a green bean, chewed it, lifted her head, and leisurely said, "It’s quite nice." Her lips curled into a smile as if completely unaware of the hostility from the two, leaving Nyla Ross and Clara Torres feeling unrewarded.

Mia Ginger smiled, withdrew her gaze, and unintentionally focused on a spot, her expression slightly startled.

Camden River walked past her, paused his steps, sat down opposite her, and smiled, "Long time no see."

"Just over half a month." Mia Ginger curved her lips and asked, "Just got back?"

"Yes, I’m exhausted."

Camden River sighed as he spoke, nodded, looking tired.

Their segment team visited the Northwest Region for in-depth field research on this issue; Mia Ginger naturally knew, noticing his face seemed a bit tanned, no longer as fair as before, losing the scholarly look, and gaining some ruggedness as he laughed, "It shows, your complexion has changed."

Even—

Camden River’s chin showed stubble, though shaved clean, catching her eye first.

From when they first met to now, over three years, his changes couldn’t be understated.

Mia Ginger couldn’t help but sigh.

Camden River chatted with her briefly, got up to get his meal, then returned, seeing she had already left, casually chose a spot to sit, ate while texting her, "Are you feeling okay?"