第四章（220字）

Chapter Four: Trials in the Camp

Mulan arrived at the army camp soaked in rain, where two soldiers guarded the entrance.

She lowered her voice and said roughly, “I’m… Ping.”

The soldiers looked at her suspiciously but let her in.

Inside the camp, men were arguing, wrestling, and shouting everywhere.

Mulan didn’t know how to act like a “man.”

She tried copying how they walked and talked, but it only made her look stranger.

Just then, the handsome commander Li Shang came out.

His voice was firm and powerful: “From now on, you will train hard!”

Mulan was startled by his commanding presence.

Training began, but Mulan struggled with everything.

She couldn’t climb the poles, couldn’t pull the ropes, and kept tripping.

The soldiers laughed at her and pushed her around, calling her the worst recruit.

That night, Mulan lay exhausted on the ground, wondering if she made a mistake.

Suddenly, a tiny dragon leapt out from her ancestor tablet—it was Mushu.

Mushu puffed up proudly. “I’m here to help you become a hero!”

Mulan whispered in fear, “Who are you?”

“Your guardian dragon, Mushu! At your service!”

Mushu was small, but his confidence was enormous.

Mulan looked at him and couldn’t help smiling. “Then… help me.”

Mushu thumped his chest. “No problem! Tomorrow, you’ll be the best soldier here!”