《From Soldier to Officer: A Game Addict s Journey》 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 ¡°Hey you walking by! Aren¡¯t you a handsome one?¡± In a daze, Wang Ye heard a familiar female voice that sounded seductive. ¡°Uh-huh¡­¡± Before he opened his eyes, Wang Ye¡¯s first reaction was that he was a little dizzy. He opened his eyes, and the first thing Wang Ye felt was that he was dreaming or hallucinating. Because the first thing he saw was an old computer screen in front of him. The screen lit up, and on it was a game interface. A figure holding a huge sword stood there. The familiar figure, the familiar background music, and the somewhat familiar words just now made Wang Ye have an intense flashback to a female NPC in the game he had not touched for years. DNF, nicknamed Kelly from the toxic milk powder. Wang Ye was still wondering if he was dreaming when the door opened with a bang. ¡°Bastard, what time is it now? It¡¯s five in the morning. What did I say to you before?¡± ¡°Dad?¡± Wang Ye looked at the man who had barged in in astonishment. It felt somewhat similar, but it was very different from what he remembered. He was much younger and fairer, and he had wealth that he had never seen before in his memory. However, his shock only lasted for a moment. ¡°Dad, what are you doing?¡± In the next second, Wang Ye¡¯s pupils constricted. He let out a loud roar, and his body hurriedly got up, wanting to run. However, the room was only so big, and he was still sitting on the computer chair. He had just gotten up and had yet to run away when a kick came flying over. Wang Ye was kicked to the bed on the side, and he was confused. In his memory, his father hadn¡¯t hit him since primary school. But this¡­ Wang Ye was confused, but Wang Jianjun wasn¡¯t. He had already pulled out the seven wolves whip in his hand. ¡°Pa!¡± ¡°Bastard, you can die in front of the computer. I¡¯ll beat you to death, you bastard. If you die, I¡¯ll burn a room full of computers for you to play with!¡± The seven wolves whip lashed out, and Wang Ye felt his left arm go numb before he felt his thigh get kicked. Fortunately, another woman¡¯s voice was heard, along with the sound of hurried footsteps. ¡°What are you doing? Old Wang, are you crazy? You just came back from a business trip, and you¡¯re already hitting your son? What do you hope to accomplish?¡± Wang Ye¡¯s mother, Xu Xiaofeng, rushed in and threw her arms around Wang Jianjun to restrain him. ¡°What am I doing? A loving mother spoils her son. Look at your son. What time is it now? The moment I came back, I saw that the room light was on. I knew that he was still playing games. ¡°Other people¡¯s children have all made it to university, but he¡¯s the one who played all night before the college entrance examination. And then what did he do? He fell asleep during the examination in the examination hall! ¡°Let me tell you, I don¡¯t want this bastard anymore. I¡¯ll kill him!¡± The man in the room was like a furious lion. At this moment, Wang Ye, who was lying on the bed, was holding his head with both hands. At first, it was an instinctual reaction to protect himself. But now, he really had a headache. When he took the first hit, a large amount of memories rushed into his mind. ¡°Enough, enough, you¡¯re really going to beat him to death! You just have to teach him well. Just discipline him well.¡± ¡°Discipline him? No. I give up. Isn¡¯t the army recruiting now, you bastard child? ¡°I¡¯ll bring him to register tomorrow. ¡°This bastard, I want to send him to the army.¡± ¡°If he doesn¡¯t quit his internet addiction, he can just die in the army!¡± After Wang Jianjun said this, he threw away his belt, turned around, and stomped out of the door angrily. Xu Xiaofeng looked at Wang Ye, and a trace of heartache flashed across her eyes, ¡°Son, don¡¯t blame your father. His business negotiations probably failed. I¡¯ll go and persuade him again!¡± Wang Ye¡¯s mother also left the room. Before leaving, she even closed the door with the broken lock. As for Wang Ye, he didn¡¯t care about them at all. He didn¡¯t even care about the pain in his body. ¡°Is this really me?¡± ¡°Transmigration?¡± ¡°Reborn?¡± Looking at the ceiling, Wang Ye¡¯s eyes were a little confused. In the newly fused memories, there was almost no difference in his childhood memories. However, in the 1990s, his father suddenly went into business in this life. He gave up his job as a teacher and started doing business. In 2009, although his net worth had not exceeded 100 million, he was definitely worth 10 million. This was actually completely different from Wang Ye¡¯s own situation. In his memory, his father had always been a teacher, and his mother had always worked in a factory. They were a standard working-class family. He actually made it into university, and after he¡¯d graduated, he was a successful member of society. At the very least, he was already over thirty and could drive a BMW. Every year, when he returned home, the matchmakers would bash through his front door just to try and matchmake him. However, he did not expect that after the drinking session last night, he would end up in a situation like this after waking up. It hurts! There must have been traces of his father¡¯s whip on his arm. ¡°This bastard, you could¡¯ve let yourself get hit first before sucking me into your reality!¡± Touching his burning arm, Wang Ye cursed in his heart. In this life, through his memories, he felt that he was a bastard. Just because his family was busy with business, he was lax in discipline, and after high school, he had completely fallen. He went out to surf the internet every day. In his previous life, he also went online at this point in life, but he was not as crazy as this. He wouldn¡¯t even have dared to stay up all night before the college entrance examination. ¡°Sigh, it¡¯s only because I don¡¯t have any pressure in this life. I know that even if I can¡¯t get into university, I can still live a good life by relying on my parents. That¡¯s why I¡¯m such a degenerate!¡± Sighing, Wang Ye felt a little helpless. ¡°Detected that the host is awake. System activating¡­¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± The electronic voice that suddenly appeared in his mind surprised Wang Ye, but then he was delighted. System! there really was something that a transmigrator needed! However¡­ ¡°Detected that the host has not obtained military status. System activation failed¡­¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Question marks almost appeared on Wang Ye¡¯s forehead. There were even systems that failed to activate? Military status? That¡¯s right, before he fused his memories, he heard his father say that he was going to take him to enlist in the army tomorrow. Join the army? Wang Ye¡¯s mind was instantly filled with thoughts. Ten seconds later, Wang Ye suddenly smiled. ¡°That¡¯s good. We¡¯ve already experienced the life of an ordinary person. We¡¯ve suffered, struggled, and enjoyed ourselves. There¡¯s no point in living it again.¡± ¡°Being a soldier¡­That¡¯s pretty good!¡± As a good man, who didn¡¯t want to hold a steel spear in their hands and protect their country? Who didn¡¯t want to gallop on the battlefield and lead the army to intimidate one side? He regretted being a soldier for two years, but he regretted not being a soldier for a lifetime. For someone like him who had never joined the army, there was no cause to regret. However, there was always the feeling of ¡°what if.¡± Now, since his father wanted to send him off, the system also requested him to join the army, and he also had some inclination to, then he would go! To make up for choosing otherwise, to live a life that was completely different from his previous life, to change a landscape, to feel the passion and responsibility of the military camp! Chapter 2 Chapter 2 ¡°Hey you walking by! Aren¡¯t you a handsome one?¡± In a daze, Wang Ye heard a familiar female voice that sounded seductive. ¡°Uh-huh¡­¡± Before he opened his eyes, Wang Ye¡¯s first reaction was that he was a little dizzy. He opened his eyes, and the first thing Wang Ye felt was that he was dreaming or hallucinating. Because the first thing he saw was an old computer screen in front of him. The screen lit up, and on it was a game interface. A figure holding a huge sword stood there. The familiar figure, the familiar background music, and the somewhat familiar words just now made Wang Ye have an intense flashback to a female NPC in the game he had not touched for years. DNF, nicknamed Kelly from the toxic milk powder. Wang Ye was still wondering if he was dreaming when the door opened with a bang. ¡°Bastard, what time is it now? It¡¯s five in the morning. What did I say to you before?¡± ¡°Dad?¡± Wang Ye looked at the man who had barged in in astonishment. It felt somewhat similar, but it was very different from what he remembered. He was much younger and fairer, and he had wealth that he had never seen before in his memory. However, his shock only lasted for a moment. ¡°Dad, what are you doing?¡± In the next second, Wang Ye¡¯s pupils constricted. He let out a loud roar, and his body hurriedly got up, wanting to run. However, the room was only so big, and he was still sitting on the computer chair. He had just gotten up and had yet to run away when a kick came flying over. Wang Ye was kicked to the bed on the side, and he was confused. In his memory, his father hadn¡¯t hit him since primary school. But this¡­ Wang Ye was confused, but Wang Jianjun wasn¡¯t. He had already pulled out the seven wolves whip in his hand. ¡°Pa!¡± ¡°Bastard, you can die in front of the computer. I¡¯ll beat you to death, you bastard. If you die, I¡¯ll burn a room full of computers for you to play with!¡± The seven wolves whip lashed out, and Wang Ye felt his left arm go numb before he felt his thigh get kicked. Fortunately, another woman¡¯s voice was heard, along with the sound of hurried footsteps. ¡°What are you doing? Old Wang, are you crazy? You just came back from a business trip, and you¡¯re already hitting your son? What do you hope to accomplish?¡± Wang Ye¡¯s mother, Xu Xiaofeng, rushed in and threw her arms around Wang Jianjun to restrain him. ¡°What am I doing? A loving mother spoils her son. Look at your son. What time is it now? The moment I came back, I saw that the room light was on. I knew that he was still playing games. ¡°Other people¡¯s children have all made it to university, but he¡¯s the one who played all night before the college entrance examination. And then what did he do? He fell asleep during the examination in the examination hall! ¡°Let me tell you, I don¡¯t want this bastard anymore. I¡¯ll kill him!¡± The man in the room was like a furious lion. At this moment, Wang Ye, who was lying on the bed, was holding his head with both hands. At first, it was an instinctual reaction to protect himself. But now, he really had a headache. When he took the first hit, a large amount of memories rushed into his mind. ¡°Enough, enough, you¡¯re really going to beat him to death! You just have to teach him well. Just discipline him well.¡± ¡°Discipline him? No. I give up. Isn¡¯t the army recruiting now, you bastard child? ¡°I¡¯ll bring him to register tomorrow. ¡°This bastard, I want to send him to the army.¡± ¡°If he doesn¡¯t quit his internet addiction, he can just die in the army!¡± After Wang Jianjun said this, he threw away his belt, turned around, and stomped out of the door angrily. Xu Xiaofeng looked at Wang Ye, and a trace of heartache flashed across her eyes, ¡°Son, don¡¯t blame your father. His business negotiations probably failed. I¡¯ll go and persuade him again!¡± Wang Ye¡¯s mother also left the room. Before leaving, she even closed the door with the broken lock. As for Wang Ye, he didn¡¯t care about them at all. He didn¡¯t even care about the pain in his body. ¡°Is this really me?¡± ¡°Transmigration?¡± ¡°Reborn?¡± Looking at the ceiling, Wang Ye¡¯s eyes were a little confused. In the newly fused memories, there was almost no difference in his childhood memories. However, in the 1990s, his father suddenly went into business in this life. He gave up his job as a teacher and started doing business. In 2009, although his net worth had not exceeded 100 million, he was definitely worth 10 million. This was actually completely different from Wang Ye¡¯s own situation. In his memory, his father had always been a teacher, and his mother had always worked in a factory. They were a standard working-class family. He actually made it into university, and after he¡¯d graduated, he was a successful member of society. At the very least, he was already over thirty and could drive a BMW. Every year, when he returned home, the matchmakers would bash through his front door just to try and matchmake him. However, he did not expect that after the drinking session last night, he would end up in a situation like this after waking up. It hurts! There must have been traces of his father¡¯s whip on his arm. ¡°This bastard, you could¡¯ve let yourself get hit first before sucking me into your reality!¡± Touching his burning arm, Wang Ye cursed in his heart. In this life, through his memories, he felt that he was a bastard. Just because his family was busy with business, he was lax in discipline, and after high school, he had completely fallen. He went out to surf the internet every day. In his previous life, he also went online at this point in life, but he was not as crazy as this. He wouldn¡¯t even have dared to stay up all night before the college entrance examination. ¡°Sigh, it¡¯s only because I don¡¯t have any pressure in this life. I know that even if I can¡¯t get into university, I can still live a good life by relying on my parents. That¡¯s why I¡¯m such a degenerate!¡± Sighing, Wang Ye felt a little helpless. ¡°Detected that the host is awake. System activating¡­¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± The electronic voice that suddenly appeared in his mind surprised Wang Ye, but then he was delighted. System! there really was something that a transmigrator needed! However¡­ ¡°Detected that the host has not obtained military status. System activation failed¡­¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Question marks almost appeared on Wang Ye¡¯s forehead. There were even systems that failed to activate? Military status? That¡¯s right, before he fused his memories, he heard his father say that he was going to take him to enlist in the army tomorrow. Join the army? Wang Ye¡¯s mind was instantly filled with thoughts. Ten seconds later, Wang Ye suddenly smiled. ¡°That¡¯s good. We¡¯ve already experienced the life of an ordinary person. We¡¯ve suffered, struggled, and enjoyed ourselves. There¡¯s no point in living it again.¡± ¡°Being a soldier¡­That¡¯s pretty good!¡± As a good man, who didn¡¯t want to hold a steel spear in their hands and protect their country? Who didn¡¯t want to gallop on the battlefield and lead the army to intimidate one side? He regretted being a soldier for two years, but he regretted not being a soldier for a lifetime. For someone like him who had never joined the army, there was no cause to regret. However, there was always the feeling of ¡°what if.¡± Now, since his father wanted to send him off, the system also requested him to join the army, and he also had some inclination to, then he would go! To make up for choosing otherwise, to live a life that was completely different from his previous life, to change a landscape, to feel the passion and responsibility of the military camp! ¡°Son, don¡¯t blame your father. Your father is doing this for your own good!¡± In the room, Wang Ye was lying on the bed when his mother, who had a kind expression on her face, returned. In his previous life, his mother doted on him greatly. However, the financial situation of their family in the previous generation didn¡¯t allow for too much indulgence. Despite his love for playing games, Wang Ye still remained focused on his studies, understanding the situation of his family. But in this life¡­ It could be said that the saying ¡°wealth doesn¡¯t last three generations¡± holds some truth. Based on the current historical trajectory, even if the Wang family prospered in his father¡¯s generation, it would likely decline in his own. But that was the past. Now, he was here¡­ ¡°Mom, I¡¯m going to join the army!¡± Wang Ye announced directly. ¡°Mom knows that being a soldier is tough. It¡¯s normal if you don¡¯t want to go. I¡¯ll talk to your dad later!¡± Xu Xiaofeng misunderstood, unable to imagine her previously luxurious lifestyle child wanting to join the army. ¡°Mom, I said I¡¯m going to join the army!¡± Wang Ye sat up, looking at her directly as he repeated himself. ¡°Ah?¡± Xu Xiaofeng was obviously stunned. ¡­. ¡°Don¡¯t try to play any tricks on me, and don¡¯t even think about trying to turn the tables around after. All these tricks you have up your sleeves are all learned from me,¡± Wang Jianjun spoke as he entered the room after Xu Xiaofeng had left. He had a stern expression and spoke harshly. ¡°Let me tell you, you don¡¯t have any other options now. Just that one. Sleep well. When you wake up in the afternoon, I¡¯ll take you to enlist in the army. ¡°This time, you have to go no matter what. If you dare to play any tricks on me intentionally or try to come up with ways to fail the military inspection, I¡¯m warning you now. You can prepare to die on the streets! ¡°I won¡¯t acknowledge you as my son anymore. Don¡¯t even think about a single cent of my money in the future. I¡¯d sooner throw my riches into the river than give it to you. ¡°Don¡¯t even think about stepping into my home.¡± ¡°Old Wang!¡± Xu Xiaofeng tried to pull Wang Jianjun, but he ignored her at that moment. ¡°Dad, don¡¯t worry. I won¡¯t play any tricks!¡± Wang Ye spoke calmly. Wang Ye didn¡¯t try to explain anything, knowing that in this state, there was no way for his father to understand. ¡°Hmph, I¡¯ll believe you for the last time. You¡¯d better listen to me. Otherwise¡­¡± His father turned and left immediately. His mother wanted to come in again, but she was pulled away by his father. ¡°Don¡¯t go in. Let him sleep!¡± ¡­ The door closed once more. Wang Ye smiled helplessly. He had never had such a strained relationship with his father, not even in his previous life when he was thirty years old and unmarried. His father had been eager to scold him, but he never spoke so harshly! But now¡­ With a sigh, Wang Ye turned around and turned off the still-lit computer. Then, he lay on the bed. He couldn¡¯t change his beliefs in a day, and he wouldn¡¯t talk about his transmigration. He slept until the afternoon. At two o¡¯clock, he was awoken by his father¡¯s banging on the door. Wang Ye quickly took a shower and ate the hot lunch his mother had left for him. Then, he followed Wang Jianjun out. In a Mercedes-Benz E, his father drove the car skillfully while Wang Ye sighed in his heart. In his memory, his father had not even taken the driver¡¯s license test! And now, he was driving a Mercedes-Benz with one hand¡­ Soon, they arrived at the military. ¡°Old Wang!¡± As soon as he got out of the car, someone came over from outside. In this life, the Wang family was considered successful. They had assets of at least ten million yuan, and in their hometown in 2009, they were definitely a well-known figure. As for the conscription registration, everyone else went in by themselves. Wang Ye was directly led to an office to drink tea, and then there was a special person to guide him on how to fill in the form. As for the initial physical examination, there was someone to take care of it all the way. ¡°Haha! Old Wang, don¡¯t worry, there won¡¯t be any problems. Although Xiao Ye has lost a little weight, his physical condition is not bad. As long as there are no major problems in the follow-up physical examination, I guarantee that he can join the army.¡± In the office, holding Wang Ye¡¯s preliminary physical examination report, his father¡¯s friend laughed loudly. Indeed, Wang Ye¡¯s condition was actually not bad. He was 1.8 meters tall and weighed 63 kilograms, and was about 5 kilograms lighter than the standard weight of the military inspection. However, the weight of the weapon itself could fluctuate by up to 10%. Ten kilograms was nothing. As for his vision, Wang Ye didn¡¯t have any problems. Even though he often played computer games, he had only started in his third year of high school. In Year Three, even though he often skipped classes and went online at night, his time was limited, so his eyesight was normal. ¡°Yes, Old Li, you have to help me this time. This kid, I must let him join the army this time!¡± ¡°Haha! Don¡¯t worry!¡± In this day and age, being a soldier was actually a hot job, especially in the South. If you wanted to join the army, there were some places that you couldn¡¯t join just because your physical fitness was good enough. There were limited spots, and there were too many applicants. If one didn¡¯t have an advantage, they would have to rely on their connections. If they didn¡¯t have anything, they could forget about enlisting. As for Wang Ye, his physical fitness was definitely fine after a physical examination. Other than being a little handsome, there was nothing else outstanding about him. However, what he didn¡¯t have, the Wang family did! The local tax-paying family was a reputable entrepreneur. This was also an advantage and a huge one at that ¡­. After the registration, Wang Ye¡¯s father¡¯s attitude towards him relaxed a little. On the way back, Wang Jianjun said while driving, ¡°I don¡¯t care what you think. There¡¯s no turning back now. ¡°You definitely have to become a soldier. ¡°Also, let me remind you that if you dare to desert the army after enlisting, you best go to the coffin shop and order a coffin before you come home!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Sitting in the back passenger seat, Wang Ye was speechless. To be honest, he was still not used to his current father! Although his father looked very domineering, these words¡­ ¡°I won¡¯t be a deserter!¡± ¡°Hmph, I hope you keep your word.¡± After a pause, his father said in a gentler tone, ¡°Two years. When you come out in two years, I¡¯ll arrange for you to start working in our company! ¡°As long as your attitude changes, everything in our family will still be yours!¡± Wang Jianjun spoke. Wang Ye didn¡¯t respond. In truth, he didn¡¯t care about the property. Although there was a significant amount of it, he was someone who had been reborn. It was now 2009, and there were many ways to make a fortune. In fact, Wang Ye had already thought about it earlier. He wanted to join the army, but he also needed to earn enough money. If he went to the army, he wouldn¡¯t be able to do business, but he had a plan to earn enough money for a lifetime, or even several lifetimes, without having to worry. When he arrived home, his mother had already gone out, and his father had left after dropping him off. They had a company to take care of. This was the main reason why Wang Ye was like this in this life ¨C no one cared about him. ¡°Hello, my name is Celia!¡± The familiar music played. Wang Ye sat in front of the computer, not intending to play the game but simply logging in to reminisce. After walking around the Arad Continent for a few minutes, Wang Ye logged out and deleted the game icon for DNF. He used to like the girl who called him ¡°warrior¡± after he saved her from the goblins. But when he found out that eight million warriors had walked out of her treehouse, he gave up. It was just business. Chapter 3 Chapter 3 If he hadn¡¯t joined the army, Wang Ye would have had many options. But since he had, his choices were limited. Real estate investment was one option, but it required capital. Although his family had it, Wang Ye didn¡¯t want to ask them for it. Even if his family had tens of millions in assets, he would only be able to take out one or two million at most. With that amount of money, even buying a slightly better house in a city like Shanghai could be a challenge, especially since this was not the 1990s but 2009. However, Wang Ye still had a solution: Bitcoins. This was even better than buying a house. In 11 to 12 years, a single bitcoin would be worth 300,000 to 400,000 yuans. And now, it was October 2009. If he remembered correctly, Bitcoin was released in January of that year. Wang Ye worked on his computer and soon accessed the external network. He was familiar with accessing the CP transport ship and quickly entered the treehouse of DNF Celia, but he struggled to find his way beyond the firewall in the country. Even with his English proficiency, it was like a foreign language to him. However, after his rebirth, it was nothing. In less than ten minutes, Wang Ye found a Bitcoin exchange forum. After browsing the information for a while, he began to prepare. In this day and age, if one wanted to trade bitcoins, they could only find someone to buy them from on the forum. There was no exchange, and it was a kind of private transaction. Unfortunately, it was difficult for Wang Ye to trade with foreigners outside the country. Therefore, Wang Ye took a step back and looked for the next best option. Wang Ye considered mining bitcoins himself. With Bitcoin just starting, it was not difficult to mine it, especially since he had a computer. Within an hour, Wang Ye had mined 28 bitcoins from a mining pool. This would be unimaginable in the future when Bitcoin becomes more popular, and many people and machines would struggle to mine even one in a few days. Yet now, because of the transmigration, with just one computer, Wang Ye was able to mine 28 in an hour and over 600 in a day. He couldn¡¯t help but sigh at the thought of the bitcoins he had mined, which were worth hundreds of thousands of yuans in the future. Time passed, and by October 31st, the recruitment process was officially over. On November 3rd, Wang Ye received a notice from the armed forces. He had already known he had passed the preliminary selection, as his father was more concerned about him quitting his internet addiction than anything else. On the 7th, Wang Ye woke up early and arrived at the county hospital where the military physical inspection was being carried out today, escorted by Wang Jianjun. ¡°This person¡¯s family drives a Mercedes-Benz, and he¡¯s here for a physical examination?¡± ¡°Rich second-generation heir, why does he want to join the army?¡± ¡°Is he bored? My brother said that there are actually deserters in the army every year. These must be the people who are deserters in reserve! ¡± Clearly, the people in the queue had seen Wang Ye alighting from the Mercedes-Benz, and discussions started to fly. Wang Ye wasn¡¯t used to it, and he glared at them when he heard the discussions, showing that he was not someone to be bullied. Furthermore, in his hometown, he was not afraid of anything. He could be as arrogant as he wanted, as long as he did not cause trouble himself, his father would most definitely be able to settle any issues. Of course, these people weren¡¯t fools either. Those who were heard discussing shrunk their necks when he glared at them. Many people understood the saying that the poor should not fight the rich. The queue for the physical examination was quick, and after ten minutes, Wang Ye completed the forms and followed the signs and people for the various checks. Most of the examination went fine, but Wang Ye was a little uncomfortable with the naked examination, especially when there was a female doctor in there. Fortunately, he wasn¡¯t the only one who felt that way. Everyone felt the same. He braced himself and accepted the examination. Finally, after the examination was over and after handing in the medical examination form, Wang Ye walked out of the hospital. The only thing left to do was wait. While waiting for the results of the physical examination, they also carried out political investigations. However, this had little to do with Wang Ye. He only needed to wait for the enlistment notice to come. He believed that after his physical examination was done, Old Wang would definitely be able to guarantee that he would be able to receive the enlistment notice. There would not be any problems with his enlistment, and he would not be replaced or rejected. When he got home, Wang Ye was only in his room for a split second before going out for a run at the gym. This was what Wang Ye had been doing since he signed up. He jogged every morning, noon, and evening and spent at least two hours in the gym every day. Although it was initially difficult because of the sudden exercise, causing muscle strains, it was still recovering quickly with the help of massage at the gym. By now, Wang Ye¡¯s body has become stronger, at least he can run three to four kilometers from home to the gym every day without feeling too much burden. In the gym, although he rests after a workout, his muscles have also changed a little. ¡°It seems that our son has really changed for the better! I haven¡¯t seen him play games since he signed up for the army!¡± Xu Xiaofeng was also at home today. Wang Jianjun didn¡¯t hurry to leave after he brought Wang Ye back either. At this moment, the two of them were on the balcony on the second floor of the villa. As they watched Wang Ye jog out, Xu Xiaofeng¡¯s tears almost came out. Spoiling the child didn¡¯t mean that she didn¡¯t know that the child was misbehaving. Now that she saw Wang Ye¡¯s change, how could she not be happy? ¡°He¡¯s become a little better, but you can¡¯t praise him and don¡¯t even think about it. ¡°I know you can¡¯t bear to part with him, but the child has grown up. You can¡¯t accompany him for the rest of his life. ¡°While there¡¯s still hope, he should become a soldier for two years, and that would truly change him. ¡°This way, we can rest assured and hand over our business to him in the future!¡± ¡°I know, but Old Wang, I won¡¯t be able to see Xiao Ye for two years. I¡­¡± ¡°No buts. It¡¯s only for two years!¡± Wang Jianjun was determined to send Wang Ye to the army this time. He knew what his wife was thinking. Seeing that Wang Ye had become a little better, she felt that he didn¡¯t need to be sent to the army anymore. Anyway, everything was still being processed, and as long as Wang Jianjun gave the green light, everything could still be reconsidered. Unfortunately, Old Wang would not agree. Moreover, Wang Ye would definitely not agree. Time passed again, and on December 1st, Wang Ye officially received his enlistment notice. And on that very day, Wang Ye, accompanied by Wang Jianjun, went to his hometown to cancel his household registration and transfer it to military status, bringing along his ID and household register. It was also on this day that Wang Ye¡¯s system was successfully activated. Although he hasn¡¯t gone to the military unit yet, technically speaking, he is now a soldier. Chapter 4 Chapter 4 [Host: Wang Ye.] [Strength: 0.9] (The standard value for all normal items is 1.) [Speed: 1] [Stamina: 0.9] [Vision: 0.9] [Memory: 1.3] [Reaction:1.1] [Storage space: 1 cubic meter] [Skill: Void] This was the attribute list after Wang Ye¡¯s system was activated. The moment the system was activated, Wang Ye immediately understood it. There were no frivolous features except for the storage space. The main function was simple and straightforward. All knowledge and skills related to the military could be transformed into skills upon contact. Once transformed, the skills could be quickly upgraded through continuous learning and training, allowing Wang Ye to quickly master the skills or knowledge. ¡°This is to make me a warlord!¡± Wang Ye marveled. Of course, he didn¡¯t resist the idea. If it made him stronger, then it was a good thing. ¡­ ¡°Folding blankets, three points rely on stacking, seven points rely on cultivation.¡± Back at home, Wang Ye started to try it out. The first lesson in military life, folding blankets. On the computer, there was a video in which a soldier was explaining how to fold a blanket. Wang Ye did not have a military blanket. But it was just for learning, it was not specified that he had to use a military blanket now. After watching the video, Wang Ye got up from the bed behind him and picked up his own blanket, and started folding it. Soon, the blanket was folded. Of course, it was not the square tofu block in the video. If the video was tofu, what Wang Ye stacked out could only be bread. Still wrinkled, there was not a single flat place, and no edges could be seen on the bread. However, Wang Ye¡¯s goal was achieved. ¡°Folding blanket skill upgraded!¡± With a shadow of a thought, an electronically synthesized sound rang out in the next second. ¡°Skill upgrade successful!¡± Without too much nonsense, after the system was activated, Wang Ye knew that it didn¡¯t have any so-called intelligence. It only possessed the simplest mechanical program. He opened the attribute list again. [Host: Wang Ye.] [Skill: Military Blanket Folding Lvl 1 (5/10)] There was an additional skill in the skill list, and there was also an experience bar. Moreover, his experience bar had reached half, and he was very surprised. However, Wang Ye was enlightened as to why that was in the next second. In the system, there was a message prompt with two messages inside. The first message was to show that Wang Ye had successfully mastered the skill of Folding Military Blankets, and the second message was ¡°The host watched a veteran teach him how to fold a blanket. Experience points +5. ¡± Wang Ye¡¯s eyes lit up. He looked at the blanket in front of him and immediately turned around to continue watching the video that had finished playing on the computer. Running over, Wang Ye clicked to start the video again. It was a beautiful thought, but reality was cruel. After watching it two more times, he didn¡¯t have any more experience. It was the same even when he watched other videos of folding quilts. ¡°It seems that this effect only appears when I learn it for the first time! ¡± Wang Ye was a little disappointed, but he could understand. If he could keep gaining experience like this, there wouldn¡¯t be a need for him to practice himself. He could max out his skills just by sitting in front of the computer. He spread the blanket again. However, after folding it again, something that stunned Wang Ye appeared again. ¡°Detected blanket does not meet the requirements for demonstrating skill. Experience points will not increase!¡± Wang Ye was speechless. ¡°Fine,¡± he thought as he got up. Forget it. Anyway, it was just a one or two days wait. The system had awakened, and he had figured out its functions. He would fold the blanket after the army distributed the blanket. Immediately, Wang Ye stood up and went to the computer desk. He took out two USB drives from the drawer. With a thought, the two USB drives instantly disappeared from his hand. He put it into his storage space. Wang Ye¡¯s mining operation had grown over the course of the month, and he had accumulated a total of 20,000 bitcoins. Although his computer had contributed to the mining, it was only a small portion. The difficulty of mining bitcoins increased as more bitcoins were mined, making it harder to mine them. At this point, with just a computer, Wang Ye could only mine about 14,000 to 15,000 yuans worth of bitcoins. He had stopped mining last night and had stored the personal wallet key for his bitcoins in a secure backup on two USB drives. Therefore, when Wang Ye went out this month, he would go to the internet cafe before his morning run to turn on a computer and start mining. He would lock his screen and log off before leaving for the day. He only used one computer per day to avoid attracting too much attention and to minimize damage to the graphics card. The computers at the internet cafe didn¡¯t have high-quality graphics cards, so using a different machine every day reduced the risk of problems. After Wang Ye had mined a total of 20,000 bitcoins, he decided to stop mining as he didn¡¯t want to accumulate too many bitcoins. There were only 21 million in total. Moreover, in order to ensure that it would not be affected in the future, Wang Ye could only keep a small portion so that it would not affect the overall situation. If Wang Ye really dug up hundreds of thousands of coins, perhaps the future value of the currency would disappear because Wang Ye had dug up too many coins, affecting the circulation later on. In fact, even if it did not affect him now, it would be almost impossible to exchange such a large amount of money in the future. 20,000 was neither too much nor too little. If he remembered correctly, in the following year, a programmer in the Eagle Jam Nation would make a foolish mistake by using 20,000 Bitcoins to purchase just two pizzas. This event later became a running joke in the cryptocurrency community, and Wang Ye was also aware of it. At the peak price of Bitcoin in 2011, which was 460,000 per coin, 20,000 coins were worth over 9 billion yuans but can only be used to buy two pizzas at this time. This was not a laughing matter. Wang Ye would not make the same mistake, he decided to wait until at least 2020 before making any decisions regarding the use of his 20,000 Bitcoins. Forget selling it at 9 billion yuans. He could easily sell them at 7 or 8 billion yuans, and he would have enough money to live a life of luxury, even if he retired from the army. ¡­ ¡°I¡¯ve asked around today. Your batch will gather at the armed forces the day after tomorrow and leave for the army the day after. So you¡¯ll come with me tomorrow to pay respects to your grandparents in our hometown and sweep the graves of your ancestors while we¡¯re there.¡± Wang Jianjun came back during dinner. When they were eating, he calmly spoke to Wang Ye. Compared to a month ago, Wang Jianjun now found Wang Ye much more pleasing to the eye. At the very least, he had not lost his temper in the past month. That made sense. Wang Ye had already been reborn, so why would he still make him angry? ¡°Sounds good.¡± Wang Ye held the bowl and replied. At this moment, Xu Xiaofeng also spoke up. ¡°Go and come back early. Tomorrow, I¡¯ll take Xiao Ye to buy more things so that we can prepare him to go to the army!¡± Wang Jianjun immediately turned around. ¡°Do you think you¡¯re going on a vacation? You don¡¯t have to buy or bring anything. These things are useless even if you bring them. The army has its own rules and discipline. Why would you buy these things?¡± ¡°How can that be!¡± Xu Xiaofeng looked at him with a little heartache, but Wang Ye was not surprised. ¡°Mom, don¡¯t worry about it. The army provides food and accommodation. I won¡¯t starve or freeze!¡± ¡­ The next day, Wang Ye followed his father back to his hometown. The location of his hometown hadn¡¯t changed, but the house had changed. It was a big villa. Although Wang Ye had also built a bungalow in his previous life, it wasn¡¯t as luxurious or beautiful as this one. ¡°I heard that Xiao Ye is going to be a soldier. Do your best there!¡± ¡°Seriously, your dad is so rich. Why would you join the army and suffer?¡± ¡°Xiao Ye, you have to be strong in the army. It¡¯s very tough in the army!¡± ¡­ In his hometown, Wang Ye was surrounded by relatives and friends who constantly reminded him of their advice and words of wisdom. Despite hearing these words repeatedly, Wang Ye simply nodded or chuckled in response. The time had finally come for Wang Ye to leave home. Before their departure, Xu Xiaofeng took the opportunity when Wang Jianjun stepped out for a drive, leaving Wang Ye alone with her to pass him a card. ¡°My son, here¡¯s a card with 100,000 yuans in it. The password is your birthday. Spend it when you need to. Take good care of your comrades and leaders, and have them take care of you too,¡± Xu Xiaofeng said, handing Wang Ye the card. Wang Ye didn¡¯t refuse the gift. He was not in need of money, as he received a generous amount of red packets during the Chinese New Year from his wealthy family. He usually had more than 20,000 yuans at his disposal. However, since it was a gift from his mother, Wang Ye decided to accept it. Who would ever complain about having too much money? Chapter 5 Chapter 5 In front of the mirror, Wang Ye was wearing his military camouflage uniform and a military cap, grinning as he bowed to himself. ¡°I¡¯m a soldier now!¡± he exclaimed. ¡°Son, come out and see if you¡¯ve packed enough things!¡± outside, his mother shouted. Although his father had told them not to buy anything, Wang Ye¡¯s mother had gone out and bought a lot the day before. Now, they were helping him stuff things outside. Wang Ye walked out and was a bit overwhelmed at the sight of everything. The bags were stuffed to the brim, and there were even two suitcases. ¡°Mom, we don¡¯t need so much. Plus, if I really bring all of this with me, it¡¯ll be very troublesome. You don¡¯t want me to get in trouble the moment I arrive in the army, do you?¡± ¡°Who¡¯s going to give you trouble? I¡¯ve asked around and it¡¯s okay to bring luggage. The things inside are all everyday necessities. I bought you a hundred pairs of socks because I heard that the new recruits are in a tough situation. How can two pairs of socks be enough? I also bought ten pairs of undergarments, and as for toiletries and whatnot, you can buy them in the army. However, you only have this one set of clothes now. You need to bring a few more sets. And Auntie Liu said that army training is very tough. If you need to climb or roll on the ground, it¡¯s best to wear a set of protective gear. I¡¯ve already prepared it for you!¡± Wang Ye was helpless. What his mother said made sense, but he didn¡¯t want to draw too much attention to himself. ¡°Mom, others won¡¯t bring so much, so why should I? It¡¯ll definitely draw too much attention. You asked Auntie Liu about this, and it was Auntie Liu¡¯s retired son who said these things, right? But did he say that when you enter the army, they¡¯ll arrest people to show off? Others aren¡¯t eye-catching, but if I¡¯m so noticeable, won¡¯t they just grab me? Plus, this is just too much. One set of civilian clothes is enough. Everyone wears military uniforms in the army, so there aren¡¯t many opportunities to wear civilian clothes. And if I really need more clothes, I have money to buy them. As for undergarments, five sets are enough, and I¡¯ll bring twenty pairs of socks. These can all fit in my bag. As for other protective gear, I don¡¯t need it. I¡¯m not going to the army to act like a spoiled brat. If others can handle it, I can handle it too!¡± ¡°How can you handle it?¡± his mother retorted. ¡°This is fine. Listen to your son and stop fussing!¡± His mother had just finished speaking when Wang Jianjun walked in through the front door. After hearing what his son had said, he looked at Wang Ye and said, ¡°Remember to do what you say. You are my son, and even if you¡¯re only in the army for two years, don¡¯t embarrass me!¡± ¡°Dad, don¡¯t worry! I won¡¯t let you down.¡± ¡°Alright, then do as you said. Hurry up and pack your things. We¡¯re heading to the military now.¡± ¡°Good!¡± Wang Ye said, and he picked up the luggage and started packing everything he needed into his bag. He decided not to take the other things since he couldn¡¯t openly put them into his storage space. He had prepared himself well for becoming a soldier and had done a lot of research online to avoid being a novice. Once he finished packing, Wang Ye got into his father¡¯s Mercedes-Benz with his mother. Although he initially didn¡¯t want her to come, she insisted on following him. In the car, his mother kept giving him advice and warnings, to which Wang Ye could only nod his head in agreement. He understood her worry and didn¡¯t want to annoy her. ¡°Go and do your job well. Don¡¯t embarrass me!¡± his father said when they arrived at the entrance of the armed forces department. He stayed in the car, while his mother wanted to get out, but Wang Jianjun stopped her. Wang Ye got out of the car and tidied up his clothes before standing beside it and raising his hand to salute. His mother began to cry as she watched him, but Wang Ye didn¡¯t go to comfort her. Instead, he turned around and walked towards the gate of the military. ¡­ ¡°Wow, he drives a Mercedes-Benz! Whose young master is he?¡± one of the soldiers whispered. ¡°Ha, he¡¯s probably just another spoiled rich kid who wants to have some fun outside. What kind of soldier will he make?¡± another soldier commented. ¡°Okay, let¡¯s not judge people based on stereotypes. What¡¯s wrong with a child from a wealthy family serving his country? In fact, it¡¯s quite valuable to have rich, patriotic individuals joining the military. Such talents are rare!¡± a third soldier interjected. At the entrance of the armed forces department, there were several soldiers who didn¡¯t belong to the local department. They were officers who had come to receive the new soldiers. When one of the sergeants spoke, the others fell silent, understanding that these were his soldiers. ¡°Squad Leader Li!¡± Wang Ye walked over and stood at attention with a smile when he saw the officer. He had met him before when he had come to his house with the local armed forces personnel. ¡°Stand behind me for now and wait. After the other recruits arrive, I¡¯ll bring you in,¡± Squad Leader Li instructed him. The recruits from one county would not be going to the same place. In fact, there was not much chance of being in the same recruit company or even the same squad. Not all the officers were present to receive the soldiers, as they were only the first batch. There were also new recruits who were not gathering that day. After a while, Squad Leader Li waited for two more recruits before deciding to move forward. He called for a sergeant to take over and led Wang Ye and the other two to the back of the armed forces department. ¡­ ¡°This is your designated area. Go in and find a bed. Don¡¯t wander around. I still need to pick someone up. I¡¯ll come find you later,¡± Squad Leader Li instructed before quickly leaving to attend to his other duties. Without wasting any time, he led Wang Ye and the other two recruits to a barracks with iron beds. There were already some people inside, but Wang Ye and the other two didn¡¯t communicate much with them. Following Squad Leader Li¡¯s instructions, they went inside to find a bed. As Wang Ye was settling in, he suddenly heard a familiar voice. ¡°Eh, Your Highness!¡± the voice exclaimed. Wang Ye turned around and saw a young man in a military uniform, with a prisoner-like hairstyle, running over with a smile. ¡°Damn, it¡¯s really you! What are you doing here?¡± Wang Ye recognized the other young man as Yan Zhiming, a classmate from the neighboring class in high school who also liked to surf the internet. ¡°I¡¯m here to join the army,¡± Wang Ye replied with a smile. To meet someone familiar in a sea of strangers naturally brought a sense of closeness. ¡°Really? You¡¯re joining the army!¡± Yan Zhiming¡¯s eyes widened in surprise. He quickly realized the stupidity of his question, since if Wang Ye wasn¡¯t joining the army, why would he be there? ¡°Hehe, what happened to you? I was scolded by my family, plus I didn¡¯t do well on the college entrance examination, so I had to join the army. But what about you?¡± Yan Zhiming asked. ¡°I didn¡¯t do well either,¡± Wang Ye interrupted. He didn¡¯t want to dwell on the topic of the entrance exam. ¡°Uh¡­ I heard that you were gaming hard in Arad the night before the exam. It¡¯s no wonder you didn¡¯t do well,¡± Yan Zhiming teased. ¡°Arad, do you play DNF too?¡± A voice from the side interrupted their conversation. Chapter 6 Chapter 6 The room was filled with young people. Although they were strangers to each other, as long as they had a common topic, they could still chat quickly. There was no shortage of common topics for young soldiers of this age. Almost all the young people in the room had played games, especially the most popular online games, such as DNF, CF, and even CS. Thinking about it, it made sense. Wang Ye was a good student who loved to study. Why would he shave his hair to look like a labor offender and join the army? Soldiers, especially those who had joined the army, in a small county like this, were basically no college student. After all, it wasn¡¯t a university here. They were all a group of mischievous students who did not get into university or did not do well in the college entrance examination. One after another, new recruits arrived. Wang Ye stayed for a while and learned that there was more than one barrack here. There were five or six barracks, and the new recruits would be brought to different rooms by officers from all over the country. In other words, if they stayed in the same room now, they would basically stay in the same large unit later on. Time passed slowly. At 3:30 in the afternoon, a commotion suddenly came from the next room. ¡± Fuck you, even if I don¡¯t join the army today, I¡¯ll still beat you to death! ¡± ¡°Well fuck you back, bang bang!¡± ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°Damn, someone¡¯s fighting!¡± Everyone in Wang Ye¡¯s living quarters was immediately stunned. In the next second, someone ran to the door. Wang Ye also stood up and ran over to see what was going on. He was very curious about who had the guts to start a fight in the armed forces department in his hometown before even going to the army. ¡°What are you doing? What are you doing?¡± A soldier ran over as Wang Ye walked out of the barracks towards the door next door. The soldier shouted loudly, and soon more people came. ¡°Go back and stay in your own room!¡± someone from the armed forces shouted with a livid face. ¡°Go back, go back!¡± They were embarrassed that soldiers were fighting at home before even setting off for their deployment. These soldiers were all hand-picked by them to be sent to the army. Wang Ye and the others were chased back to the barracks. This time, Squad Leader Li was standing guard at the entrance. However, inside the barracks, everyone was muttering softly. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know! Yan Zhiming, didn¡¯t you run fast to the other side? Did you see anything?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not that much faster! I saw two people fighting inside, and then someone came!¡± ¡°Let¡¯s see if there¡¯s a chance to ask someone next door later!¡± After some murmuring, everyone temporarily quieted down because they all wanted to hear the commotion outside. However, the commotion outside didn¡¯t let anyone hear much because the two recruits who were fighting were directly called away, and the others were not allowed to come out. Even though everyone¡¯s curiosity was bursting, they had no way of finding out the details. At 4:30 pm, a lieutenant and a sergeant walked in. Squad Leader Li walked into the barracks with them. ¡°Roll call!¡± the first lieutenant spoke without any nonsense. Squad Leader Li immediately shouted, ¡°Let¡¯s start the roll call now. Whoever is called, step forward and answer. Do you understand?¡± ¡°Understood!¡± some said, while others remained silent. Squad Leader Li didn¡¯t say anything about this, and neither did the first lieutenant and the other squad leader. Today, they were still in the hometown of these recruits, so they couldn¡¯t be too fierce. They didn¡¯t want to scare people. It would be funny if they cried and wanted to run. There would be opportunities in the future to teach them lessons properly in the future. ¡°Duan Kelin!¡± ¡°Here!¡± ¡°Li Kai!¡± ¡°Here!¡± ¡­. The roll call ended very quickly. In this barrack, there were a total of fourteen recruits. After the roll call, the first lieutenant closed the register in his hand and looked at the two sergeants. ¡°I¡¯ll leave the rest to you!¡± The first lieutenant turned around and left, leaving the recruits feeling nervous. After he left, the two sergeants immediately relaxed and smiled. ¡°Alright, everyone, don¡¯t be nervous. There¡¯s no training today. I¡¯ll just tell you some things to take note of on the road. In addition, I¡¯ll teach everyone to sing later to relax!¡± This was what Squad Leader Li, whom Wang Ye knew, said. As soon as he finished speaking, the other veteran went to a bed and sat down. ¡°Come on, don¡¯t just stand there. Sit down on the bed. Let¡¯s chat.¡± ¡­. That night, they had dinner at the armed forces. After dinner and singing ¡°Unity is Strength¡± twice, the two class monitors took out a few poker cards. Of course, they couldn¡¯t gamble, so the loser would stick a note, squat, or sing and perform. The two squad leaders were kind and easily got along with everyone. Under their leadership, the ten or so recruits who were initially unfamiliar with each other quickly became familiar with each other. After everyone became familiar with each other, they finally learned the reason for the fight from the two sergeants. It was said that the two of them had a grudge against each other and had fought before. This time, they happened to meet again in a barracks, exchanged a few greetings, and immediately got hot-blooded and started fighting. ¡°These two people might be forced to retreat. How dare they act so lawlessly and in such an undisciplined manner in the army. Fighting is a big or small matter, and today is only the first day. If you fight here, your local armed forces will lose face!¡± Squad Leader Li held a card in his hand. Another officer who was playing cards with Wang Ye and the others at the table beside him also spoke up, ¡°I don¡¯t know if they will retreat or not, but even if they don¡¯t, they will definitely be recorded in the small notebook when they enter the army. The new recruits will become the focus of attention, and they will definitely suffer a lot.¡± After saying this, he looked around at the crowd. ¡°I know that some of you might have fought outside often in the past, but now that you¡¯re in the army, you don¡¯t want to suffer. It¡¯s best if you behave.¡± The recruits immediately pretended to be obedient babies when they saw his gaze. ¡°Hehe, class monitor, we¡¯re not that stupid!¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, that¡¯s right!¡± Squad Leader Li smiled. ¡°It¡¯s good that you¡¯re not stupid. Alright, let¡¯s play cards. Everyone should take this as a warning. Let¡¯s not talk about this anymore!¡± The game continued. Wang Ye and the others sighed in their hearts after learning the reason for the fight. ¡°These two people are really hot-tempered,¡± Wang Ye commented. However, they didn¡¯t have too many thoughts about the matter, as they didn¡¯t know each other and weren¡¯t in the same barracks. The game continued until nine o¡¯clock, and then everyone washed up. The two squad leaders didn¡¯t leave and stayed in the barracks. Chapter 7 Chapter 7 ¡°Class monitor, do we have tanks? Can we have a go with them?¡± ¡°Have a go with them? If you work hard enough, you might be able to drive one next year!¡± ¡°Class monitor, is the recoil of the gun really strong? Is it stronger than the recoil in CS?¡± ¡°Haha, you can try it out yourself!¡± At night, after washing up, everyone was still restless. The two veterans didn¡¯t stop them; instead, they continued chatting with everyone even after the lights were turned off. It was the recruits¡¯ first night away from home, and even though they hadn¡¯t arrived at the army yet, the veterans had to help ease their homesickness and other anxieties they might have. The effect was significant. With the seasoned soldiers telling stories of military life, everyone went to bed still yearning for the military camp. The next day, everyone was woken up at six in the morning. After washing up and getting dressed, they gathered outside on the field. The comrades from the armed forces gave everyone a big red flower, and after a brief speech from the local leader, everyone had breakfast on the field. At eight o¡¯clock in the morning, the door of the armed forces department opened, and hundreds of recruits lined up and walked out. They didn¡¯t get into the car since there was a soldier delivery ceremony that day. From the entrance of the armed forces, they walked along the street to the county railway station, with gongs and drums paving the way. The new recruits walked with their heads held high, while their relatives shouted loudly by the roadside. ¡°Son, do well in the army!¡± ¡°Brother Xia, I¡¯ll wait for you! I¡¯ll wait for you!¡±There were also young girls who were waving their hands while sobbing. ¡°These must be the new recruits who joined the army this year. They¡¯re all good kids!¡± Wang Ye was among the new recruits and even saw a Mercedes-Benz parked on the opposite side of the road as soon as he left the armed forces. However, no one got out of the car. It took nearly an hour for the new recruits to reach the train station, and the train had not arrived yet. If there were relatives who sent them off, the recruits could bid farewell briefly without leaving the sight of the leading officers. Wang Ye didn¡¯t see Wang Jianjun and his mother, and he didn¡¯t know if they came or not. Regardless, he couldn¡¯t go and look for them. A few minutes later, the sound of the train rang out. Family members were persuaded to move away, and the recruits were called to line up again. On the second floor of the train station waiting hall was the office area for internal staff. In an office, Wang Jianjun turned to his crying wife and said, ¡°You spoil him too much. A child who can¡¯t live without his mother can¡¯t grow up. It¡¯s good that he joined the army this time. It¡¯ll break his internet addiction and force him to grow up a little. Only then will he be worthy of being my son and taking over my position in the future!¡± Xu Xiaofeng didn¡¯t say anything but kept looking at the train below and the door of the carriage that Wang Ye had walked into until the train started moving. ¡°I don¡¯t need you to know me. I don¡¯t long for you to know me. I¡¯ve merged my youth into the rivers of my motherland¡­¡± On the train, the singing was loud and clear. From ¡°Unity is Strength¡± to ¡°Motherland Will Never Forget,¡± Wang Ye sang with mixed emotions. Previously, when he sang ¡°Unity is Strength,¡± he didn¡¯t feel anything special. However, now, when he sang ¡°Motherland Won¡¯t Forget,¡± he felt an even stronger sense of recognition. He looked at the unknown mountains and rivers outside the train, then at his military uniform and the people in the same clothes. Even though he had lived two lives, Wang Ye still sang with a sense of belonging. He was not the only one in this situation. In the past, when he listened to this song, he was only touched. Now, when he listened to it again, he felt an even stronger sense of belonging. It was as if this song was singing about himself and everyone else. After the first round of singing, the veteran squad leader who had organized everyone wiped his eyes and went to the junction of the carriages to collect his emotions. Time passed, and the journey in the green car was not boring at first. The reception officers organized songs and small activities, and because everyone was from the same place and had the same accent, there was a lot of laughter and joy. However, after the first transfer, there were fewer familiar faces and the atmosphere in the car gradually lost its initial relaxed and happy tone. Especially after the initial novelty and enthusiasm wore off, the song ¡°Unity is Strength¡± could no longer be sung with a sense of vigor. ¡°Hey, Your Highness, how much longer do you think this will take?¡± Yan Zhiming, Wang Ye¡¯s classmate, asked. Though they weren¡¯t in the same class, they could be considered old friends in this batch of recruits and were sitting together now. Looking at the sun setting outside the train, Yan Zhiming couldn¡¯t help but fidget in his seat. They had been sitting for more than eight hours since they got onto the train without factoring in the time in between transferring trains. Wang Ye, feeling tired, said, ¡°I told you not to call me ¡®Your Highness.¡¯ You can call me Old Wang.¡± Wang Ye¡¯s classmates had given him this nickname in school and he had it in his previous life, but he didn¡¯t like it. After all, he was just a commoner, and he felt that the nickname was teasing his name. ¡°Go to sleep. Time will pass quickly if you do,¡± Wang Ye added before closing his eyes and leaning his head against the window curtain. But Yan Zhiming continued to chatter, ¡°Hey, with this noise, how can I sleep? Old Wang, we¡¯ve been heading south. Do you think we¡¯re going to the southern border to become soldiers?¡± Yan Zhiming grabbed Wang Ye by his shoulders and shook him. Wang Ye opened his eyes again and replied, ¡°We¡¯ll know when we get there. Anyway, even if we¡¯re not going to the southern border, we shouldn¡¯t be far away.¡± ¡°I heard that the weather in the south is hot, and there are mosquitoes even in the middle of winter. Tsk, I¡¯m so angry!¡± Yan Zhiming continued, but thankfully, a recruit sitting opposite him started talking, and Wang Ye was relieved. The destination of the trip was unclear, and the officer who received the soldiers didn¡¯t say much. They had deduced that they were going to the south by looking at the names of some cities along the way, but it didn¡¯t matter much to Wang Ye. The most important thing was joining the army. After another transfer, at around 8 pm, the train stopped, and Wang Ye and the other recruits were called out. Chapter 8 Chapter 8 ¡°Hurry up! Quick! Gather!¡± the soldiers shouted, chasing down the recruits like ducks. ¡°Don¡¯t run around. If you lose them, you¡¯ll be dealt with as deserters! Take your things and line up!¡± The train station wasn¡¯t big, and there weren¡¯t many outsiders around at this hour. After exiting the station and arriving at the square outside, they could see a row of trucks waiting for them. Beside a green tarpaulin truck, Yan Zhiming threw his luggage into the truck and mumbled to himself, ¡°This truck doesn¡¯t even have seats. Why can¡¯t we take the bus?¡± as he looked at the bus not far away. Just now, the batch of recruits who had just gotten off the train was called out again and divided up. Wang Ye was still with Yan Zhiming, but only five out of fourteen people from the same barracks in their hometown were still together. ¡°It¡¯s easy if you want to sit on the bus. If you have the ability, you can run to the bus over there and shout that all you new recruits are a bunch of trash. You don¡¯t deserve to sit on the bus. If you can get to the end, you will definitely be able to sit on the bus!¡± A veteran stood beside the car and laughed as he heard what Yan Zhiming said. Yan Zhiming immediately shook his head in embarrassment. He did not dare to reply. Saying something like that was equivalent to courting death. In a single truck, there were dozens of new recruits, and with a few trucks, there were hundreds of new recruits in total. Yan Zhiming didn¡¯t dare to go over and point at them, calling them trash. Even if the recruits endured it, the veterans wouldn¡¯t. Under such circumstances, even if he invited his mother over, she wouldn¡¯t be able to recognize him in a minute. ¡°Alright, cut the crap! Enough with the talk. Sit down quickly and count the number of people one last time. If there¡¯s no problem, we¡¯ll leave!¡± At this moment, the first lieutenant that Wang Ye had seen in the armed forces department the previous night walked over and roared. Immediately, the veterans beside the military transport vehicles sprang into action. He did not call out names. He just counted the heads in each vehicle. After counting them and reporting them, the military transport vehicle quickly started moving. ¡­.. ¡°They have a bus to take, but we can only take this truck. It looks like the treatment in the army we¡¯re going to isn¡¯t good!¡± someone muttered as they rode in the back of the military transport vehicle. There were no seats, so everyone either sat directly on the floor or used their luggage as stools. As the truck moved, the conversation continued. ¡°Those who can take the bus must be from the departments directly under the higher-ups. Didn¡¯t you see that they all look like they grew up eating carbolic acid? I took a look and saw that they were at least 1.8 meters tall. There¡¯s a brother here. Good fellow, I think he¡¯s at least 1.95 meters if not two meters. These people should be going to the honor guard!¡± ¡°It should be!¡± Despite not knowing each other, the recruits chatted casually throughout the journey. However, as the road deteriorated towards the end, curses and complaints filled the air. The military transport vehicle¡¯s shock absorption was poor, and the driver was speeding on the broken road, causing the recruits to feel like they were in the air for at least 30 seconds every minute. Fortunately, the broken roads were only in segments, and the journey eventually came to an end after over an hour. ¡°Quick, quick¡­The new recruits are here!¡± someone shouted as the truck came to a stop. Before the truck could fully come to a halt, Wang Ye, who had been tormented throughout the journey and felt a little uneasy in his stomach, heard the sound of a gong coming from outside. Suddenly, something unexpected happened: a large group of soldiers dressed in the same clothes as everyone else appeared. Some were holding gongs and striking them, while others went to the back of the truck and greeted everyone with smiles. ¡°Hey, brothers, how are you? We¡¯re here. Come, come down¡­¡± they exclaimed. ¡°Hey, just give it to me. I¡¯ll help you get it!¡± ¡°Hey, slow down if you can¡¯t stand properly. Don¡¯t be anxious. It¡¯s like going home here. Don¡¯t be afraid. Haha, come, brother. Let me help you!¡± ¡­ He was very enthusiastic, more enthusiastic than all the recruits expected. He was very enthusiastic, even more so than all the recruits had expected. In the car, everyone was chatting about their expectations for the army and the possible situations they could face. However, they did not expect what was about to happen. As the gongs and drums beat, a veteran carried Wang Ye¡¯s luggage while the recruits were greeted by a brightly lit venue with banners that read ¡°Welcome to the camp¡±. Wang Ye couldn¡¯t help but think of what he had read on the Internet about the veterans celebrating when a new batch of recruits join their ranks because now they can relax. But he hadn¡¯t even arrived at the recruit company yet. What was going on? ¡°Shh!¡± Just as the group of recruits was a little overwhelmed by the enthusiasm of the veterans, the whistle sounded. ¡°Let¡¯s go¡­Brothers, let¡¯s gather and divide into classes first!¡± ¡°Yes, yes, it¡¯s very late. The cooking class even prepared noodles for you. Hurry up and divide your classes. After you¡¯re done putting your things away, let¡¯s go eat noodles!¡± The veterans were incredibly enthusiastic. Even when the lieutenant blew his whistle, they didn¡¯t leave. They helped carry the recruits¡¯ things and supported them as they made their way to the gathering spot. This wasn¡¯t an exaggeration. Some of the recruits were so shaken by the jolting of the ride that their legs were wobbling, but now they had veterans to lean on. Even Wang Ye¡¯s bag was carried by one of the veterans. ¡°The weasel wishes the chicken a happy new year,¡± he thought cynically. As someone who had been whipped into shape by society, he couldn¡¯t help but feel like the veterans were currying favor for no reason. Were military units really this harmonious? It didn¡¯t match his understanding from either of his lifetimes. Even as a first-time soldier, he wasn¡¯t naive enough to think he knew everything. Despite that, he was like a fish out of water now in a completely unfamiliar environment where he couldn¡¯t do anything except take things as they come. ¡°Comrades, it¡¯s very late and the weather is very cold, so I won¡¯t waste your time with a long speech. Allow me to introduce myself first. I¡¯m Wu Jianfeng, the new recruit company commander of our Iron Bones Hero Regiment,¡± announced the captain on the flag platform, his voice booming without the aid of any loudspeaker equipment. As everyone gathered around, the enthusiastic veterans stood on both sides, helping to carry the recruits¡¯ belongings and guiding them to the designated area. The captain¡¯s introduction was brief and to the point, so much so that Yan Zhiming, who stood next to Wang Ye, couldn¡¯t help but murmur, ¡°Is this really the army leader? I like it. Our old Principal Niu would talk for hours. This guy only took a minute or two. I really like it!¡± ¡°I agree,¡± replied Wang Ye, nodding in agreement. He despised leaders who talked too much. It was pointless and only served to bore the listeners. This new recruit company commander, on the other hand, was efficient and had already made a good impression on most of the recruits with his concise introduction. Chapter 9 Chapter 9 ¡°Song Yuejin!¡± ¡°Here!¡± ¡°Gu Yingnan!¡± ¡°Here!¡± ¡­ Before him stood a group of veterans, each shouting out their names one by one. The ritual had begun after Wu Jianfeng¡¯s brief speech, and it was time for attendance. One by one, the squad leaders stood up to take attendance. Those whose names were called collected their belongings and fell in line behind their respective leaders. ¡°Wang Ye!¡± A sudden call snapped Wang Ye out of his thoughts, and he quickly responded. He gathered his belongings and made his way out of the room. Yan Zhiming¡¯s voice interrupted his exit. ¡°What a pity, Old Wang. It looks like we can¡¯t be in the same class anymore!¡± Wang Ye had no time to respond, and he continued on his way out. Out of the ten new recruits, Wang Ye was the last to be called. He found himself standing behind the squad leader, Ye Sanshi. Suddenly, a message appeared in his mind. ¡°Mission reminder. A good soldier must stand out. The system has detected that you have joined the new recruits¡¯ company. Your mission is to make the class monitor notice you within 24 hours and make the company commander remember your name within three days. The reward for this mission is one skill point.¡± Wang Ye was stunned. He had no idea that there were missions to be completed. But then, he felt a wave of excitement wash over him. Now he understood what skill points are. It was true that his system could turn any knowledge or skill into a valuable asset, but if he wanted to level up, he had to rely on his own training. Fortunately, the effect of the skill points was simply astounding. With a few clicks, he could directly add points to upgrade his skills. It was incredible and immensely powerful. But what impressed him, even more, was the mission system. Unlike the punishing mechanisms found in the novels he had read in his previous life, this system only had a reward mechanism for completing missions. According to the information the system had just sent him, if a mission was triggered and he failed to complete it, there would be no punishment, only a loss of potential rewards. Naturally, Wang Ye wouldn¡¯t refuse any mission that he was capable of and wanted to complete. After all, the skill points from completing missions could speed up his growth, and who wouldn¡¯t want that? Plus, the missions were always in line with his own goals and aspirations. Wang Ye had given up on the luxurious lifestyle that came with his rebirth and joined the army not just to help his father overcome his alcoholism, nor to simply inherit his family¡¯s garment factory after two years of service. No, he had grand ambitions. A soldier who didn¡¯t aspire to become a general was a lousy soldier in his eyes. Since joining the army, Wang Ye had been determined to make a name for himself. He had only one day to impress his class monitor, and a mere three days to make the company commander remember his name. It was a daunting task, but he was more than ready for it. With the help of his system and the missions it provided, he was confident that he could achieve anything he set his mind to. ¡­ ¡°Come, come, come¡­ Brother, we are your squad leader Ye¡¯s comrades. Give us the stuff, and we¡¯ll help you settle in!¡± the veterans exclaimed with warm smiles, beckoning the new recruits to hand over their luggage. ¡°Don¡¯t worry about it! We have nothing else to do tonight. Give us your things and we¡¯ll send you to your dormitory to put your things away!¡± Wang Ye stood behind the class monitor, contemplating the upcoming mission. But the veterans¡¯ kind offer reignited his enthusiasm. He eagerly helped with the luggage and hugged his new comrades, ready to follow them to their dormitory. The veterans¡¯ informal demeanor raised some eyebrows, as the recruits had expected a more disciplined and structured army. But since their new companions seemed at ease, and Squad Leader Ye had already left, the recruits decided to go along with it. ¡°Brother, where are you guys from?¡± A veteran soldier carried something and asked the recruit with a smile. ¡°I¡¯m from Xiangnan!¡± ¡°I¡¯m from the northeast!¡± All the recruits were a little passive. As they walked, the veterans engaged in friendly conversation, asking about their hometowns and backgrounds. Wang Ye, being new to the place, also shared his story. Soon, the ten recruits arrived on the second floor of the building with the help of the five to six veterans. 205. This was the dorm room number. ¡°This will be Class 5¡¯s dormitory for the next three months. Come on, let¡¯s just put the things in a place first. We¡¯re going to regroup at the canteen. The canteen has prepared some welcoming noodles for you.¡± Squad Leader Ye¡¯s complexion was actually very dark. He wasn¡¯t tall, perhaps not even 1.7 meters, but he looked very strong. At this moment, he didn¡¯t have the stern look of the veteran squad leader that was mentioned online. He smiled and asked everyone to put their luggage in the dormitory before leading everyone out again. ¡­ ¡°Fellow comrades, this military camp is like a furnace where iron is forged into steel. But it¡¯s also our home, a place filled with love and camaraderie,¡± proclaimed the recruit company commander, raising his glass of fruit juice in the middle of the bustling canteen. ¡°Before today, we were all individuals, strangers to one another. But from this day forward, we will become warriors and comrades, standing guard at the borders of our motherland with steel guns in our hands!¡± The recruits and veterans alike cheered and raised their glasses, toasting to a prosperous future. Even though they were drinking fruit juice instead of wine, the sentiment was the same. ¡°Cheers!¡± ¡°Haha! Alright, I won¡¯t say any more nonsense. Everyone, eat your noodles. Just like I said earlier, it¡¯s already very late. Everyone has been traveling all day. Eat early and go back early to clean up and rest!¡± Wu Jianfeng finished his drink, put down his cup, and left after saying that. He did not stay for long. He was after all the leader. Staying here would make the recruits unable to let go. ¡°Our company commander is so good!¡± ¡°Yeah, he¡¯s not long-winded. He¡¯s to the point and has lighted a fire within me. That¡¯s great!¡± As the recruits ate their noodles, the seasoned soldiers warmly welcomed them, encouraging them to eat their fill but also cautioning against waste. ¡°Eat, eat. If it¡¯s not enough, take some. Of course, be careful not to waste it. Take as much as you eat. It doesn¡¯t matter if you take less at a time!¡± The noodles were served in small yellow basins that had been well-worn and well-used, causing Wang Ye some discomfort as he remembered the stories he had read about their dubious pasts. In the past month, he had searched for a lot of information on the Internet. Among them, there was one thing that was discussed by the retired soldiers. The little yellow basin. It was said that it was used to carry soil, wrap dumpling fillings, cook noodles, and most importantly, it was also used to dig out feces! Wang Ye didn¡¯t dare to think about what kind of battle records the little yellow basin in front of him had or how glorious its past was. However, he quickly pushed those thoughts aside, focusing on the meal in front of him and knowing that he needed his strength for the long journey ahead. Chapter 10 Chapter 10 ¡°Is everything alright? Not to your taste?¡± The class monitor, Ye Sanshi asked with a smile when he noticed that the others had finished their first and second bowls of noodles, while Wang Ye had barely touched his. ¡°Uh ¡­ No, class monitor, it¡¯s mainly because I¡¯m a little dizzy from sitting in the car today!¡± Wang Ye casually found an excuse. He did not dare to reveal his true thoughts about the yellow basin, nor did he dare to ask. Because if he really dared to ask, he was afraid that these recruits who were still eating very enthusiastically would not be able to eat the rest even if they did not strangle their throats. ¡°Ah, I see. Your physique might be a little thin,¡± Ye Sanshi said, patting Wang Ye¡¯s shoulder. ¡°But don¡¯t worry, the army¡¯s food may not be the best, but it¡¯s definitely nutritious. You¡¯ll get used to it in a few months and become healthier.¡± The class monitor patted Wang Ye¡¯s shoulder and comforted him with a smile. Wang Ye breathed a sigh of relief, grateful that the class monitor didn¡¯t pressure him to eat more. The meal had no time limit, and the veteran soldiers were encouraging the recruits to eat as much as they could. The meal lasted for half an hour, from the time everyone entered the cafeteria until they left. When they returned to the dormitory, it was already past 10:30. ¡°It¡¯s getting late. There are cabinets here. Each of you can take one. You can put some personal clothes inside now. I¡¯m going out for a while. When I come back later, I¡¯ll take you guys to the warehouse! Oh, right, the bed. Other than the lower bunk near the door, you can choose one of the other beds.¡± The veterans who had assisted earlier had all left by the time Ye Sanshi returned. Wang Ye knew they weren¡¯t the squad leaders of the recruit company, merely helping to welcome the new recruits. From now on, the only ones who would be with the recruits day and night were their squad leaders. After Ye Sanshi finished speaking, he carried a bucket and left the dormitory. Suddenly, there was a bit of silence in the dormitory, even if they were already considered comrades in the truest sense of the word. As the recruits settled into the dormitory, it became apparent that nobody knew each other, having only just met earlier that day. Even those who hailed from the same hometown were separated during class allocation. ¡°I¡¯ll choose this!¡± Some of the recruits who were bulkier but could only be considered strong were laughing as they chose the lower bunk of an iron frame bed by the window. ¡°Then I choose this one!¡± Since someone had started the process, everyone naturally did not stand on the ceremony and immediately began to call dibs on their preferred bunks. Wang Ye was not in a hurry to snatch one, but his movements were not slow either. He casually walked to the side and walked to a bed in the middle of the dormitory, saying, ¡°Then I¡¯ll sleep on this one!¡± As the first wave of recruits reacted too slowly, they missed out on the lower bunks, leaving only two opposite the class monitor and one next door. ¡°I ¡­¡± Some recruits were feeling frustrated. They obviously wanted the lower bunk by the window, but now that they were all occupied, there was nothing they could do. However, they reacted too slowly and weren¡¯t even able to put up a fight. Soon, the ten recruits had chosen their own beds and the cabinets were divided. This was easier to choose than the bed. Everyone did not argue and just acknowledged each other. ¡°Damn ¡­ Bro, you brought a lot of socks and underwear!¡± When they opened their bags and took out their personal items, Wang Ye¡¯s bag stunned everyone. When he opened it, he could see a pile of new socks and underwear. ¡°Yeah, my family insisted on it,¡± Wang Ye replied, not wanting to reveal too much. He didn¡¯t want to appear ostentatious or make himself a target for his future comrades. As they chatted, he realized that these things might become scarce items in the next few months, and it was best not to draw attention to himself. However, he didn¡¯t have any personal space now. When he opened his bag and revealed the things inside, others would see them. ¡°Sigh, I should have brought more if I had known. I feel like I brought too little!¡± ¡°Actually, it¡¯s useless to have more. The army can provide for us even if we don¡¯t have much!¡± They were all young people, so they could talk about anything. Of course, this topic wasn¡¯t fixed. After chatting for a while, some recruits took the initiative to change the topic. ¡°Hey, don¡¯t you think this army is different from what the outside world says? ¡°Before I came, my cousin told me that the army was very strict and told me to be obedient. He also said that the veterans would bully the recruits and told me to be more united with the recruits. He also told me to endure it and I¡¯ll be in a better position, but now¡­¡± ¡°Indeed, I was shocked too. Actually, I was already prepared to be criticized and punished tonight. But now it seems that our leaders are also very good, and the veteran class monitors are also very good!¡± ¡°Indeed. From the looks of it, the terror of the army is only spread by people outside who don¡¯t understand it!¡± ¡°No way, brothers. I heard that the army seems to be friendly at the beginning. The recruits will treat you well at the beginning, but it will change later!¡± The group of recruits discussed what they had seen and heard today with great emotion. Wang Ye listened to everyone¡¯s conversation and didn¡¯t say much. Wang Ye, with the knowledge and experience he gained before his rebirth, was surprised by the current state of the army. He had expected more, and it was only the first day. He remembered a video he had seen online before he retired from the army. In it, the veteran squad leader would fetch water and wash the feet of new recruits on their first day. How could the army look like this? It was only the first day. Hmm? Thinking of this, Wang Ye was stunned. Didn¡¯t the class monitor go out with a bucket just now? What the hell, could there really be such a scene? His thoughts were interrupted when Ye Sanshi returned with a bucket of hot water. ¡°Come, come, come. You¡¯ve already allocated the beds, right? Go to the beds and take down the small basins that were allocated to you. I¡¯ll give you hot water. Everyone must be tired from the long journey. I¡¯ve brought you hot water to soak your feet!¡± Wang Ye was surprised. The truth quickly unfolded before his eyes. Ye Sanshi¡¯s smile was really gentle, but Wang Ye felt that there was a sharp edge hidden in his smile. Would he be as cold as he was kind today? His scalp tingled. This was a double-edged smile. ¡°No, class monitor, you¡¯re too good!¡± ¡°Damn, class monitor, how can we let you fetch water for us!¡± The recruits were equally stunned by Ye Sanshi¡¯s gesture. Although they saw him carrying a bucket, they never thought that the class monitor had gone out to fetch hot water for everyone to wash their feet. Ye Sanshi laughed it off, saying, ¡°That¡¯s nothing. We¡¯ll be comrades in the revolution from now on. Come, come, come, stop wasting time. When the water is cold, take a basin. I¡¯ll pour water for you. This bucket isn¡¯t enough. I¡¯ll split it with a few people first. I¡¯ll go and bring it back later!¡± Chapter 11 Chapter 11 The recruits were a little embarrassed, but not everyone felt that way. One of them giggled and unceremoniously grabbed a basin from the bed, placing it on the ground in front of him. He sat down and began to take off his shoes. ¡°Hehe, thank you, class monitor!¡± he said. ¡°Haha, no need to thank me, no need to thank me. Come on, hurry up!¡± Ye Sanshi urged with a smile. Although Wang Ye knew he would have to pay the price for tonight¡¯s enjoyment in the future, he decided to enjoy it while he could. Soon, the class monitor came back with more basins. Some recruits offered to help, but they were all rejected by the smiling class monitor. The first batch consisted of five people soaking in a bucket of water. ¡°Ah crap, the water is so hot!¡± one of them exclaimed. ¡°It¡¯s good that it¡¯s hot. It¡¯s comfortable!¡± said another. ¡°If I receive this kind of treatment every day in the future, then being a soldier is really suitable!¡± Wang Ye hadn¡¯t taken a bath yet. When he heard this, he smiled and said, ¡°If the class monitor forgets to get us some water tomorrow, you can remind him!¡± The recruit immediately shrunk his neck and said, ¡°Forget it, I don¡¯t dare!¡± The others burst into laughter. In this era, the Internet was not as developed as in later generations. The recruits were not as mature as Wang Ye and did not have as much life experience, but that didn¡¯t mean they were stupid. This kind of thing obviously couldn¡¯t happen every day. ¡°The class monitor treats us too well. I brought some food from home. I¡¯ll take some out to treat the class monitor later. Did you bring anything? Let¡¯s gather together!¡± said one recruit. ¡°You brought food?¡± A recruit looked at this recruit with a northeastern accent in surprise. The recruit shook his head. ¡± Yes, my mom was afraid that I would be hungry on the road, so she stuffed a big bag of pig skin jelly into my hands. In addition, I also have an apple we grew on our own tree. It¡¯s very big and very sweet. I can take it out now and we can share.¡± This fellow looked a little silly when he smiled. Coupled with his attitude and tone, Wang Ye immediately thought of Xu Sanduo in Soldier Assault. ¡°Alright, wait for a while. You can take it out when the class monitor comes back!¡± Wang Ye called out to him. This fellow was a little silly. He found it amusing that this recruit had brought so much food with him to the army, even though everyone¡¯s luggage space was limited. Not only did he have pig skin jelly, he had quite a few apples too! This fellow¡­ ¡°Hey, bro, I¡¯m soaking my feet. Can you help me with the door? I want to call my girlfriend!¡± At this moment, the recruit who was the first to sit down and take off his shoes suddenly looked at Wang Ye and spoke. Everyone looked at him in surprise. ¡± Damn, brother, you have a girlfriend? ¡± ¡°Hehe, what¡¯s so strange about that? I don¡¯t believe it. Am I the only one who has it?¡± As he spoke, he took out a cell phone from his pocket. It wasn¡¯t a smartphone that was already in production, but an old phone in Wang Ye¡¯s eyes. Of course, this wasn¡¯t important. In this era, this type of phone was still mainstream, and everyone¡¯s attention was focused on the fact that he had a girlfriend. However, he was not the only one who had a girlfriend. Another recruit admitted a little embarrassedly, ¡°I have one too, just¡­ It¡¯s just that I didn¡¯t bring my phone!¡± By 2009, cell phones were no longer considered rare, and counterfeit phones that cost hundreds of yuan were ubiquitous. However, most of the recruits were young adults who had just come of age or had just graduated from school. It was not surprising that some of them did not have a cell phone. ¡°Sure!¡± Wang Ye didn¡¯t refuse the recruit¡¯s request and took the initiative to walk to the door. ¡°Hey, bro, don¡¯t you have a girlfriend? You¡¯re so handsome, so you must have one too. Do you want to make a call too? I¡¯ll guard the door!¡± a recruit said, stopping Wang Ye. ¡°Hehe, I really don¡¯t have one!¡± Wang Ye smiled. He was also glad that although his family had become rich in this life, he had not gotten into any puppy love and had only become addicted to the internet. Otherwise, if he was reborn and had a strange girlfriend, Wang Ye probably wouldn¡¯t know how to deal with it. ¡°The class monitor is back!¡± Two to three minutes later, Wang Ye saw the class monitor appear at the stairwell with a bucket. He turned around and greeted him. Immediately, the three brothers in the dormitory quickly chose to end the call. Yes, there was more than one person on the phone in the dormitory. Although there was only one recruit who said he wanted to call his girlfriend at first, he had not taken his phone yet. Under the circumstances where no one cared, even if everyone did not have a girlfriend, they could still call home! It wasn¡¯t that some recruits didn¡¯t have cell phones. They would probably take out their cell phones and start calling home now. After all, they had just arrived at the military camp, and it was good to report that they were safe. In fact, Wang Ye also wanted to call, but he knew that there would definitely be a chance next time, so he was not in a hurry. ¡°Come, come, come. You guys take the basin and get the water!¡± The class monitor came in with a gentle smile as usual. In less than a minute, Wang Ye also comfortably soaked his feet. At this moment, a veteran walked in from the door. ¡°Old Ye, your basin!¡± At the door, a veteran holding a few small yellow basins shouted. ¡°Alright!¡± Squad Leader Ye smiled and took it. ¡°There¡¯s still some hot water. I¡¯ll soak in it too!¡± Squad Leader Ye chuckled as he took the small yellow basin and placed it beside his bed. Then, he poured the remaining hot water from the bucket into it. There wasn¡¯t much hot water left, but when he poured it into the small yellow basin, there was half a basin. Squad Leader Ye took off his shoes and socks comfortably, sat on the bed, and put his feet in. At this time, the expressions of the recruits became a little strange. They didn¡¯t think too much about it before and just let them soak their feet in their own small yellow basins, but now they clearly saw oil spreading along with the hot water. The recruit next to Squad Leader Ye looked at the others and touched his throat which felt a little itchy. He looked at Ye Sanshi embarrassedly and asked in a low voice, ¡°Class monitor, you¡­this pot!¡± Ye Sanshi looked at him blankly and said indifferently, ¡°Oh, didn¡¯t the chef class help cook noodles before? I took it over and used it, but now I¡¯ve taken it back!¡± ¡°Ugh!¡± A recruit covered his mouth and pretended to retch. Wang Ye realized that this prank-like scene was intentional by the class monitors. He had already guessed it when he was in the canteen. Therefore, when he saw the class monitor¡¯s hairy feet stepping into the small yellow basin, although his stomach felt a little uncomfortable, he did not have much of a reaction. ¡°Haha! You guys are exaggerating.¡± Ye Sanshi laughed at their exaggerated reactions. ¡°It¡¯s nothing. Every time you use it, you will wash it clean. Your own small yellow basin is the same. In the future, it¡¯s normal to fill it with noodles, soil, and wash clothes. Everyone in our army only has one basin. It can be used in many ways, just like our current identities. The soldiers of the people are a brick of the revolution. They need to be moved wherever they are!¡± If it wasn¡¯t a tradition, he wouldn¡¯t have been willing to serve the new recruits and fetch them water to wash their feet. And now, by doing so, it would also make these new recruits feel a little disgusted. It could also be considered as a little bit of bad taste for veterans like them while respecting tradition. Chapter 12 Chapter 12 The class monitor had explained, but his explanation was as good as having given none. Veterans were used to this, but none of them there were veterans! They were just a bunch of new recruits who had just joined the army that day. Even though everyone¡¯s expressions were ugly and their stomachs were uncomfortable, no one really vomited. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s not talk about this anymore. We¡¯re soaking our feet now. Let¡¯s get to know each other first!¡± The squad leader sat on his bed and looked at the recruits. He took out a pen and paper from his pocket and continued, ¡°When I was recruiting the soldiers, I called your names, but I only know your names. I don¡¯t know anything else. You might not even remember each other¡¯s names. Now, let¡¯s introduce ourselves one by one. As the class monitor, I¡¯ll go first!¡± Ye Sanshi looked at everyone with a smile. Then, without hesitation, he said, ¡°My name is Ye Sanshi, 25 years old, 1.69 meters tall, 1.37 weight, native of Xiguang Province, second-grade officer, six years in the army, I don¡¯t want to talk about my hobbies. Of course, I¡¯m the class monitor. This is my right. You¡¯ll have to tell me about your hobbies later so that I and the others can understand you. Oh, right, don¡¯t introduce your military experience. Add your academic qualifications later.¡± Ye Sanshi¡¯s self-introduction was very brief, but also seemed to be a cop-out. He didn¡¯t say his hobbies but forced everyone to say it. Of course, no one objected. After he finished his introduction, he looked at the two recruits sitting on the bed opposite him. ¡°Alright, you two go first. You¡¯re up first.¡± He first looked at the silly Northeast recruit who said he would bring apples to everyone. ¡°Ben¡­ Class monitor¡­me!¡± This Northeast recruit was obviously a little silly or honest. Now that he was only asked to introduce himself, he stuttered a little, and his face turned red. He looked inexperienced and not good at communicating. Previously, when the class monitor wasn¡¯t around, he didn¡¯t act like this when he interacted with Wang Ye and the other recruits. However, it was understandable. Previously, they were all new recruits, and the class monitor was not around. Now, the class monitor was a leader in his eyes, and he was the first one to introduce himself among the new recruits, so he was nervous. Ye Sanshi smiled. ¡°Don¡¯t be nervous. I don¡¯t eat people, and they don¡¯t eat people either. Just do as I said. Just introduce yourself!¡± ¡°Alright¡­Alright¡­¡± This guy¡¯s face was very red. He lowered his head, and his voice became very soft. However, after everyone fell silent, they could still hear his self-introduction. ¡°I¡­My name is Zhang¡­Zhang Ping ¡®an. I¡­My dad said this was¡­This is what my mother wanted¡­I hope I can grow up safely¡­No, no, no. However¡­However, everyone calls me¡­¡± At this point, he suddenly stopped. ¡°What did everyone call you?¡± Someone laughed. ¡°I¡­No¡­It¡¯s nothing¡­¡± This fellow was obviously too nervous and almost said his nickname. However, it seemed that his nickname would not be very nice, so he did not want to say it anymore. ¡°Alright, don¡¯t interrupt. Zhang Ping ¡®an, continue. Speak louder. Don¡¯t be nervous. We¡¯re all comrades and revolutionary brothers. We¡¯re just introducing ourselves.¡± Ye Sanshi said seriously. After he finished speaking, he lowered his head and continued to write in the notebook on his lap. It looked like he was recording. ¡°Yes¡­It was¡­Class monitor!¡± With Ye Sanshi¡¯s help, Zhang Ping ¡®an finally jumped over the pit he had dug just now and immediately continued to introduce himself. ¡°I¡­I¡¯m nineteen years old today and my body¡­ I am 1.68 meters tall, and my body¡­Heavy¡­138 catties, northeast¡­Northeasterners¡­Learn¡­Academic qualifications¡­A technical school.¡± ¡°You¡¯re from a technical school?¡± At this moment, the class monitor looked up at him and interrupted him when he heard the introduction of his academic qualifications. ¡°Have you graduated? Do you have any certificates?¡± ¡°Yes¡­There was¡­I¡­I learned to be a chef, I¡­I have a chef certificate issued by the school!¡± ¡°This is not bad. There¡¯s a future!¡± The class monitor¡¯s expression was clearly more amicable. This wasn¡¯t a lie. In the army, it was very popular to have a certificate, especially a chef certificate. In this day and age, not everyone could go to the kitchen. It might sound unbelievable, but in the minds of the people, soldiers shouldn¡¯t carry guns and run to carry pots and spatulas. It wasn¡¯t a place for useless soldiers, but the truth was the opposite. The kitchen was indeed a place where many crouching tigers and hidden dragons were in the army. If you don¡¯t have some ability, you won¡¯t be able to enter. Of course, Zhang Ping¡¯an was a different case as he held a chef¡¯s certificate. ¡°Alright, continue!¡± Ye Sanshi looked at Zhang Ping¡¯an, who remained silent after being interrupted by him. ¡°Oh¡­ alright, alright¡­¡± Despite his nervousness, Zhang Ping¡¯an spoke more clearly now. ¡°I¡¯m nineteen years old today¡­ I like to cook, and I also like to throw stones¡­¡± ¡°Hehe, cooking! We have a chef in our class. Unfortunately, there¡¯s no opportunity for you to showcase your skills here. Otherwise, I would have liked to taste your cooking!¡± The guy who took off his shoes first and had a girlfriend interrupted. ¡°Shut up, it¡¯s not your turn yet!¡± The squad leader glared at him. This was the first time he had shown such ferocity since everyone joined the recruit company. After saying that, he looked at Zhang Ping¡¯an and asked again, ¡°Why did you join the army?¡± Once he finished, he looked at everyone and added, ¡°You guys will answer the same question later!¡± ¡°I¡­ my dad¡­ he let me¡­ he said that soldiers have a future!¡± Zhang Ping¡¯an replied. ¡°Yes.¡± Ye Sanshi nodded and quickly recorded it in his notebook. He then looked up at the recruit on the same bed as Zhang Ping¡¯an, who was soaking his feet. ¡°It¡¯s your turn!¡± ¡°Yes, big brother, hello, I¡­¡± The recruit began. ¡°You don¡¯t have to call me brother. This isn¡¯t the outside world. It¡¯s not popular to call me brother in the army. Just call me class monitor,¡± Ye Sanshi interrupted and said, ¡°Continue!¡± ¡°Yes, class monitor!¡± The recruit straightened up, a little nervous after being interrupted by the squad leader. He spoke quickly. ¡°My name is Gu Yingnan. I¡¯m 19 years old this year, 1.72 meters tall, and weigh 121 pounds. I¡¯m from Xijiang. I graduated from high school. I like to sing, listen to music, dance, and play basketball!¡± ¡°Ugh!¡± Wang Ye, who sat on the middle bed, was slightly stunned. Thankfully, Wang Ye didn¡¯t make it too obvious and did not attract everyone¡¯s attention. ¡°Not bad. If there¡¯s an opportunity in the future, I can let you perform singing and breakdancing. Playing basketball isn¡¯t a bad hobby either. We can also play together during break time!¡± The class monitor smiled and nodded. ¡°Yes, yes!¡± Gu Yingnan smiled and nodded. He still seemed confident in his singing and dancing skills. ¡°Tell me why you joined the army.¡± The class monitor spoke again. ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Gu Yingnan straightened up and replied. He then shook his head in embarrassment. ¡°I didn¡¯t get into university. My family made me come! However, I also wanted to join the army and serve my country. It¡¯s a supreme honor!¡± ¡°Yes! Not bad!¡± The class monitor looked at him and nodded with a smile. After that, he turned to the two recruits on the bed next to him. ¡°It¡¯s your turn!¡± Chapter 13 Chapter 13 ¡°Hello, class monitor and comrades. My name is Deng Hai, and I¡¯m from Xiangnan. I¡¯m 176 centimeters tall and weigh 135 kilograms. As for my sexual orientation, I prefer women.¡± Deng Hai, the impolite recruit who had taken off his shoes first, introduced himself. Previously, Wang Ye had felt that he was a little out of control, and his self-introduction proved it. When he mentioned his preference for women, the recruits secretly laughed. However, Ye Sanshi did not join in on the laughter. Instead, he pulled a serious face and said, ¡°I¡¯m not blind, I can tell that you¡¯re a man. You don¡¯t have to mention your hobby unless it¡¯s something special. But if you¡¯re special, I¡¯ll have to consider whether you¡¯re suitable to stay in our class. After all, I have to consider the safety of our buttholes!¡± Everyone in the dormitory laughed even louder at the remark. However, Deng Hai did not feel embarrassed. Instead, he laughed and said, ¡°Hehe, class monitor, I guarantee that there¡¯s absolutely no problem with my sexual orientation!¡± ¡°Alright, stop laughing. Be serious!¡± Ye Sanshi shouted with a straight face. After stopping everyone from laughing, he continued to look around and said, ¡°It¡¯s very late now, so you should introduce yourself properly. If you want to be funny, I can give you a chance to perform in a skit in the future to make everyone laugh. Now, introduce yourselves to me seriously. Tell me what I told you to tell me. Don¡¯t add anything I didn¡¯t ask for!¡± After casting a glance at Deng Hai, which made him feel a little uneasy, the class monitor proceeded to ask him, ¡°Tell me about your academic qualifications. Why did you join the army?¡± Suddenly, Deng Hai broke into a smile again. It was evident from his expression that he wanted to use his gestures to convey his intentions. However, upon seeing the class monitor¡¯s stern countenance, he reseated himself and replied, ¡°I have a high school graduation certificate. As for why I joined the army, my girlfriend likes soldiers, so I came!¡± ¡°Ah, you have a girlfriend?¡± Ye Sanshi looked at him curiously. ¡°Yes, sir. We¡¯ve been dating since junior high!¡± Deng Hai answered proudly, a grin spreading across his face. ¡°Very well, then. I hope you live up to your girlfriend¡¯s expectations. Since you¡¯re in the army, be a good and real soldier!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Even though his feet were still soaking in the basin, Deng Hai saluted earnestly. ¡°Alright, carry on soaking your feet. Next!¡± ¡°Hello, class monitor and fellow comrades. My name is Song Yuejin¡­¡± The next three introductions were much swifter. Wang Ye was the sixth to introduce himself. ¡°Good day, class monitor and fellow comrades. I¡¯m Wang Ye, also from Xiangnan. I¡¯m nineteen years old, 1.78 meters tall, weigh 126 pounds, and have a high school diploma. My hobbies are simple; I enjoy spending time online. I came to the military because I wanted to serve my country.¡± Wang Ye refrained from disclosing that he was coerced by his family into quitting his internet addiction, which was the case with the original owner of his body. He reminded himself that he was reborn and that he had willingly come here. ¡°Very well. Do your best!¡± The class monitor did not utter any more words after the formalities. He gave a casual remark and immediately called out, ¡°Next!¡± Wang Ye did not take offense. He never anticipated that he could accomplish his mission of the system during the self-introduction phase. While he desired to do so, he knew it was unlikely. He could have announced that his family had a net worth of tens of millions of dollars and that he was addicted to the Internet. His father forced him to join the military, threatening to disinherit him if he didn¡¯t comply. If Wang Ye revealed this, the class monitor would have regarded him in a different light. And once the news spread to the company commander, Wang Ye¡¯s name would undoubtedly be remembered. It was 2009, and society still revered millionaires. Without a doubt, ten million was the wealth of a super-rich second-generation scion. Besides, among the new recruits, no one had Wang Ye¡¯s standing. He would have been the sole one if he had announced it so openly. However, it was impossible for Wang Ye to do so. Wang Ye knew that he didn¡¯t need to create a character who was a hedonistic son in order to complete the mission. Besides, he had confidence in accomplishing the mission on his own. The self-introduction ended shortly after. Wang Ye made sure to remember the names of all ten new recruits and gained a preliminary understanding of their personalities through their introductions. Suddenly, there was a loud cheer from outside, thanking the instructor. Everyone listened intently, but the class monitor, Ye Sanshi, remained calm. ¡°Alright, no need to look. It¡¯s just the instructor bringing in some people to greet us. Other classes will follow suit. Let¡¯s continue soaking our feet. If you don¡¯t want to soak, you can stand up!¡± As the class monitor spoke, the recruits quickly lifted their legs and prepared to wipe their feet. However, no one had time to pour water. After washing up, they stood in the dormitory and waited by the bed under the class monitor¡¯s signal. A couple of moments later, a few officers walked in, led by the first lieutenant who had gone to Wang Ye¡¯s hometown to receive soldiers. ¡°You¡¯ve already washed your feet! Why didn¡¯t you soak them for a little longer?¡± The instructor, also the first lieutenant, entered with a smile that he had not shown the day before. He appeared very amiable. ¡°Hello, instructor!¡± The new recruits saluted together under Ye Sanshi¡¯s lead. ¡°Yes,¡± Kang Hua nodded and returned the greeting. He looked at the recruits standing straight in front of their beds on both sides with a smile. ¡°How are you all doing? Are you getting used to it? Your class monitor has been treating you well, hasn¡¯t he?¡± ¡°Hehe, instructor, our class monitor is very kind. He even helped us get hot water to wash our feet just now!¡± one of the recruits exclaimed. ¡°Yes, yes! Instructor, our class monitor is amazing!¡± added another. At the instructor¡¯s inquiry, all the recruits smiled and spoke up for their squad leader. ¡°Haha! I¡¯m glad to hear that I haven¡¯t mistreated you¡± Kang Hua chuckled. ¡°You are all new comrades. Today is your first night in our army, and you¡¯re likely missing home. So, I¡¯m leaving a phone here for you. Although it¡¯s late, you can still try to contact your family and let them know that you¡¯re safe.¡± ¡°Oh, how smart. How very smart!¡± Wang Ye exclaimed inwardly. The army was really scheming. No wonder everyone had been treated so well earlier. They were just biding time. After getting out of the car, they beat the drums and gongs, enthusiastically helped to carry the bags, and even had the class monitor bring water for the recruits to soak their feet in. How could they tell their families that the army was mistreating them? Oh, how devious indeed. He gave them a taste of the good army life to put their minds at ease so that they could report the situation to their families. Then, in the future, he would whip them to death. Wang Ye had already imagined the complete plot in his mind. Of course, regardless of whether the real situation would follow the script in the future, Wang Ye didn¡¯t show any emotion on his face. In reality, he felt powerless and could only lie flat with his legs apart and accept whatever came his way. ¡­.. Chapter 14 Chapter 14 ¡°Mom, don¡¯t worry. Our class monitor is a good person. He even helped us fetch water and wash our feet,¡± Wang Ye reassured his mother over the phone. ¡°I¡¯m not lying to you¡­ The leader of the army was also very good, really¡­ No one bullied me,¡± he continued, trying to quell his mother¡¯s concerns. ¡°My dear, the army is not bad. Our boss is very kind and takes good care of us,¡± he added. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. The man you like will become a general in the future. He will ride a horse and lead an army to pick you up at your house,¡± he promised, with a hint of playfulness in his tone. In the small dormitory, the recruits were all scrambling to find a spot to make a phone call. Some rushed to the balcony window while others clung onto the iron frame of their beds, smiling and exchanging sweet nothings with their loved ones. Wang Ye also made a call, and fortunately, it went through. Although it was already almost eleven o¡¯clock, it was the first day he had joined the army, and few parents could sleep soundly at such a time. Most were anxious and worried Once the phone rang, his parents picked up almost immediately, worried and anxious about their son¡¯s well-being. His mother talked for a while before his father took the phone. ¡°It¡¯s still the same as what I said yesterday. Once you¡¯re in the army, concentrate on completing the two years and quit your internet addiction. Don¡¯t even think about running back, understand? ¡± His mother spoke for a while before Wang Jianjun took the phone. Unlike his mother, who inquired about his well-being, his father was as strict and worried as ever. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll be fine,¡± Wang Ye replied, mindful of the other people in the dormitory, and didn¡¯t say too much to his father. One reason was that there were other people in the dormitory. It was also meaningless to say more. The original Wang Ye in this life had disappointed them too much in the past. Though Wang Ye had changed for the better over the past month, it wasn¡¯t enough to change their long-held perceptions of him. After a while, his mother took the phone back and continued to chat. Checking the time, Wang Ye decided to end the call. ¡°Are you going to call others?¡± Ye Sanshi asked curiously as Wang Ye put his phone back in his pocket. In the dormitory, who didn¡¯t have a cell phone? They called again and again after hanging up. As for the cell phone that the instructor gave them, the class monitor gave it to the remaining few who didn¡¯t have a cell phone. Three minutes per person. After the fight, they had to give it to the others. In the dormitory, everyone had a cell phone, and they kept calling again and again after ending their conversations. The class monitor handed out the instructor¡¯s phone to those few who didn¡¯t have their own. Each person had three minutes on the phone, and after that, they had to pass it to the next person. Only Wang Ye ended his call quickly. ¡°It¡¯s already late. I just wanted to let my parents know that I¡¯m safe,¡± he explained. Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t say anything more, and there were still two people waiting in the queue without their phones. After a few more minutes, he shouted for everyone to end their calls. The main reason was that he had been given enough time. For those who didn¡¯t have cell phones, three minutes each wasn¡¯t considered long. However, for those who had cell phones, each of them had been on the phone for more than ten minutes. Perhaps, for Deng Hai, who was on the phone with his girlfriend, ten minutes was nothing. They wished they could talk on the phone until tomorrow, but they did spend a long time on their phones ¡°Alright, it¡¯s getting late. Let¡¯s check our items and deposit our bags,¡± Ye Sanshi said, getting straight to the point. The recruits had arrived too late that day, and it was already past 11 p.m. This was considered serious overtime in the army, as they usually turned off the lights and went to bed at 10:30. ¡°You¡¯re not allowed to smoke during the recruit period. Hand over your cigarettes and lighters!¡± Ye Sanshi ordered, and the recruits groaned in response. ¡°And you can¡¯t keep your cell phones either. The army has strict rules. I¡¯ll give them back to you on your rest days, but only if you take your training seriously. If not, don¡¯t expect to get your phone back!¡± The inspection focused mainly on checking everyone¡¯s bodies, as their bags would have to be taken away later. They were only allowed to leave a few personal items, like clothing, in the cabinets. Anything else had to be taken out and put into their own bags under Ye Sanshi¡¯s watchful gaze. Suddenly, Ye Sanshi noticed something in Zhang Ping¡¯an¡¯s cabinet and was shocked. ¡°Where did you get the whistle?!¡± he exclaimed. It was made of stainless steel, and Wang Ye and the others were equally surprised. ¡°My cousin gave it to me. He told me to bring it to the army, so if I miss home, I can blow it in the direction of home at night,¡± Zhang Ping¡¯an explained. ¡°¡­¡± The entire dormitory fell silent. Everyone looked at Zhang Ping ¡®an with their mouths agape. But this silence only lasted for a moment. ¡°Fuck, brother, you¡¯re awesome. You¡­ You actually believe that!¡± Deng Hai exclaimed. He was simply shocked by Zhang Ping ¡®an. What kind of IQ and brain did he have to believe such nonsense? Wouldn¡¯t it cause a panic if he went out at night and blew the whistle when he missed home? He would probably be beaten to death! ¡°Brother, does your cousin have a grudge against you?¡± someone said casually. However, Zhang Ping¡¯an gave a silly smile and explained, ¡°I don¡¯t know how to blow it. I¡¯m not that foolish. I just like how it looks, so I¡¯m keeping it as a memento.¡± Hearing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. It was good to know that he still had some common sense. If he had really gone out in the middle of the night to blow the whistle, it would have caused a lot of trouble. ¡°Think about it, my ass!¡± At this moment, Ye Sanshi snatched the whistle from his hand. ¡°Do you think this thing is a toy? Private personnel in the army are not allowed to carry such items. I¡¯m confiscating it!¡± Everything else was thrown into the bag and all the food items were distributed to everyone as extra food. However, Ye Sanshi confiscated the whistle. He was shocked by the recruit¡¯s words. A bunch of new recruits might not understand, but how could he not? If he had really gone out in the middle of the night to blow the whistle, he could¡¯ve even scared the commanders out of their beds. What a joke. ¡°I, I just wanted to keep it as a memento¡­I won¡¯t blow it!¡± Zhang Ping ¡®an looked at the whistle that was snatched away and wanted to explain, but Ye Sanshi did not give him the chance. ¡°What were you thinking? This is not something you should¡¯ve brought!¡± After confiscating the whistle, Ye Sanshi put it into his pocket and said, ¡°Alright, we¡¯re almost finished packing. Hurry up and finish eating. Once you¡¯re done, take your bags and follow me outside to store them.¡± There were many people at the bag warehouse, not just Wang Ye¡¯s squad but all the recruits in the company had to come to store their bags. Thankfully, they had called for help at the last minute, so storing the bags didn¡¯t take too long. At 11:30 pm, all the members of Class 5 returned to the dormitory, and Ye Sanshi told everyone to go to bed. ¡°Get ready to sleep. Don¡¯t talk anymore. The lights will be out soon!¡± There was no training on their first day at the recruit company, and there were even rumors online that the recruits would show off their strength. But it didn¡¯t happen at all. Instead, the recruits experienced warmth and care from everyone they encountered. Chapter 15 Chapter 15 [Host: Wang Ye.] [Strength: 0.9] [Speed: 1] [Stamina: 0.9] [Vision: 0.9] [Memory: 1.3] [Reaction:1.1] [Storage space: 1 cubic meter] [Skills: Duplication Duvet Level 1 (5/10), Light 3km Off-Road Level 1(5/10)] Lying on the bed, Wang Ye closed his eyes and looked at the attribute list in his mind. In the skill list, there was one more skill than before. This was added when Wang Ye went out for a run on the night of the system¡¯s awakening. That night, after transforming into a skill, Wang Ye ran three kilometers twice. However, he only gained one experience point that night because he wanted to experiment on the second trip and stopped midway, so the system did not give him any experience points for that trip. He went to his hometown the day before yesterday and even though he ran three kilometers in the morning and three kilometers in the evening, he didn¡¯t have time to run during the day. He made two more trips yesterday morning and then arrived at the armed forces department. Until now, he has had no time to run and gain experience. Wang Ye actually wanted to try and see what effect it would have before he joined the army, but reality didn¡¯t allow it. Time was too tight. However, Wang Ye was not in a hurry. The army would not lack jogging or folding blankets, as expected they would start tomorrow. With these thoughts in mind, Wang Ye began to calm down and prepare to sleep, although it was difficult to really calm down. After all, he was still thinking about how to complete the system¡¯s mission. However, he had been on the move the whole day, and as he thought about it, Wang Ye fell asleep. ¡­ ¡°What time is it?¡± The first floor of the recruit company was not arranged for new recruits to live in. Currently, the light from the street lamp outside shone on a door on the left side of the first floor. Kang Hua, the instructor, stood at the door and smiled, ¡°4:20!¡± ¡°Okay, that¡¯s about it. I¡¯ll be done soon. Go back to sleep!¡± Wu Jianfeng quickly gathered his things and left. ¡°Deal! Take it easy, you bunch of young masters who just left home!¡± The instructor smiled and said softly. ¡°Bullshit!¡± The captain grinned and scolded softly, ¡°If we¡¯re not ruthless, how can we make them accept reality? It¡¯s just that I know that they just left home, so I have to be even more ruthless.¡± ¡°Alright, leave this to me. Go back quickly. A ¡®good person¡¯ like you shouldn¡¯t appear today!¡± ¡°Got it, got it. I¡¯ll leave now.¡± The instructor didn¡¯t waste any time and headed back to his dormitory. In order to deal with this group of new recruits, the recruit company had long had a fixed process. There was a bad guy who was in charge of training and a good guy who was in charge of thinking and working as everyone¡¯s psychiatrist. There was no doubt that Wu Jianfeng was the black face here, and the white face was the instructor. He closed the door and stuffed a pair of headphones into his ears. The moment he lay back on the bed, an ear-piercing whistle suddenly erupted outside. ¡°Shh!¡± ¡°Shh! Shh! Shh¡­¡± The long and short whistle pierced through the silent night sky, waking up most of the recruits in the dormitory. ¡°Ah!¡± ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± The originally quiet recruit company dormitory building was woken up by the sharp blasts from the whistle. Everyone was at a loss. In Class Five, Wang Ye was the same. He was awakened by the whistle and immediately sat up. ¡°Where is the whistling coming from?¡± ¡°Damn, has anyone checked the Northeast brother? He¡¯s not homesick, is he?¡± After someone woke up, he recalled the scene before he fell asleep and immediately poked his head out to see if it was the guy in his dormitory. However, there was no time for everyone to look for the source of the whistle because Ye Sanshi¡¯s voice sounded in the next second. ¡°Get up, get up. Emergency assembly. Quickly put on your clothes and get up!¡± At this moment, it was not just Class 5. All the class leaders were in the dormitory, shouting for the new recruits to quickly assemble. For these new recruits who had just joined the army, some of them might have heard of this term, but they had never experienced it before. Actually, no one knew how to distinguish this whistle. But all of this did not matter. They couldn¡¯t understand the whistle. The class leaders were all in the dormitory, so they could shout. ¡°Ah? Emergency assembly?¡± ¡°Did something happen?¡± The recruits were a little dazed in the dormitory. Some of them were still sitting on the bed, and someone was even still lying down. It was December, and even though they were in the south, the temperature at night was at most 10 degrees Celsius in the solar calendar. The blanket was warm, and it took courage and perseverance to get up. ¡°Why are you asking so much nonsense? Get up, get up!¡± Ye Sanshi flew into a rage. His expression and tone were different from last night¡¯s. He even pulled Deng Hai¡¯s head when he saw him lying under the blanket in the next bed. Deng Hai¡¯s eyes were closed and he did not move at all. He had his clothes draped over his shoulders and didn¡¯t even button them up. He reached out and grabbed Deng Hai¡¯s blanket and flung it forcefully. ¡°You¡¯re crazy!¡± Deng Hai immediately sat up from the bed because this guy was actually sleeping in a pair of underpants. At this moment, the blanket was torn off and fell to the ground. He was half-naked and was hugged by the sudden chill. ¡°All of you, get up! I¡¯ll give you ten seconds. After ten seconds, whoever hasn¡¯t gotten up, you can try!¡± Ye Sanshi¡¯s tone was harsh, and he didn¡¯t care about Deng Hai¡¯s fury. In the blink of an eye, ten seconds passed, and everyone in Class Five was up and getting dressed. Even Deng Hai, who had his blanket thrown on the ground, was busy putting on his clothes. He didn¡¯t confront Ye Sanshi. Perhaps he had that thought at first, but Ye Sanshi ignored him. He was wearing only his underwear. There was no blanket on the bed, and it was cold, so he picked up the clothes and pants beside the pillow and put them on. ¡°Sorry bro¡­I¡¯m sorry, I¡¯m sorry!¡± Wang Ye had already stood up with Ye Sanshi when he first shouted, and now he was sitting on the bed, quickly putting on his clothes and pants. Suddenly, a foot came down from the upper bunk and stepped on Wang Ye¡¯s thigh. ¡°It¡¯s okay. Hurry up and put on your clothes!¡± Wang Ye said quickly, ignoring the pain. Although this fellow was neither light nor heavy, it hurt a little. However, Wang Ye didn¡¯t have the time to care about this. This was the chance to show his strength! He knew in advance those noodles and the soaking of feet was just a ruse. It was an ungodly hour, and it was still so dark outside the window. Even if the sun rose late in winter, it would definitely not be past six o¡¯clock. Glancing at his watch with the help of the light from the street lamps that came in through the window, Wang Ye saw that it was a little short of 4:30. ¡°Animal! He woke everyone up so early. He didn¡¯t even go to bed until almost midnight last night,¡± he thought to himself. But there was no time to dwell on this. Wang Ye didn¡¯t button his clothes. After putting them on, he went under the bed to touch his shoes. Another 30 seconds passed. ¡°Report, I¡¯m done!¡± In the panicking dormitory, a voice suddenly sounded. Ye Sanshi, who had just put on his shoes, was stunned. However, when he saw Wang Ye standing in front of him, his originally sullen face relaxed a little. Chapter 16 Chapter 16 ¡°Very good, Wang Ye, right?¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± ¡°You¡¯re not bad. Go out. Just head downstairs!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye did not say anything else and turned around to run to the door. The moment he left the door, Wang Ye was actually a little disappointed, because at that moment, his consciousness moved and he checked his mission. Two of the mission requirements were still not completed. The class monitor didn¡¯t look at him in a new light just because he woke up so quickly and was the first to respond. ¡°Hiss¡­¡± As soon as the door opened, Wang Ye was frozen by the cold wind blowing in his face in the early morning. Rubbing his face, Wang Ye no longer cared about the mission. There was still time and plenty of other opportunities he could take. They should gather first. He ran from the corridor to the stairwell. At this moment, Wang Ye the dormitories were noisy with activity. However, no one had appeared outside yet. At least on the second floor, Wang Ye was the first to come out. He ran to the corridor and went downstairs. ¡°That soldier, come over¡­¡± Wang Ye went downstairs and stood at the entrance of the corridor, preparing to find out where to gather. However, he didn¡¯t need to search carefully as he spotted a figure under the streetlight outside holding a rolled-up belt. It was the company commander he had met yesterday, Wu Jianfeng. Wang Ye ran to him and saluted. Logically speaking, Wang Ye only needed to shout for the report. However, Wang Ye had a mission. He didn¡¯t know how many chances he would have to interact with the captain in the next few days. Therefore, he had to seize every opportunity to make him remember his name. Regardless of whether he succeeded or not, he would throw himself out there first. Wu Jianfeng didn¡¯t feel that it was inappropriate for Wang Ye to introduce himself. ¡°Very good. You took less than two minutes. Have you received military training before?¡± As the commander of a new recruit company, he was very clear about the fact that there were no soldiers in his company who had joined the army before. However, if there were soldiers under him, he was not sure if they had received irregular military training in the past. ¡°No, Sir!¡± ¡°Oh, then you¡¯re not bad.¡± The captain praised again and then added, ¡°Are you from class five? What was your name again? Wang?¡± It was obvious that even though Wang Ye had introduced himself just now, the company commander hadn¡¯t listened attentively at all. However, he was asking now. ¡°Captain, I¡¯m Wang Ye.¡± Wang Ye quickly said, ¡°Reporting to the company commander, my name is Wang Ye.¡± Wang Ye introduced himself very carefully this time. He wanted to make sure that the commander, who seemed to be pretending to have a short memory, remembered his name. The captain patted him on the shoulder, saying, ¡°Not bad, Wang Ye. I¡¯ll remember you. New recruit, do your best. I have high hopes for you.¡± Wu Jianfeng said with a smile. The captain was optimistic but not overly so, as he had to maintain the recruits¡¯ enthusiasm. He would have said and done the same thing to any recruit who had ran out fast enough. However, he couldn¡¯t dampen the enthusiasm of the new recruits. Besides, compliments were free. It was also what a company commander should do to encourage the recruits. ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye saluted again with an excited expression. It wasn¡¯t because of the captain¡¯s praise and encouragement. He was reborn, and his real age was not any younger than this company commander. His social experience was undoubtedly better than this 2009 company commander, who had not been exposed to the internet¡¯s information explosion and had been in the army all this time. He was a veteran in society, and empty encouragement wouldn¡¯t excite him. However, he was thrilled because a message popped up in his mind. Mission Requirement: Make the company commander remember your name within one to three days (Completed). Although he was the first one to get up and leave the house, the class monitor didn¡¯t treat him differently. However, after he ran out, the company commander remembered his name, which was a silver lining. After another ten seconds, more recruits ran down from the corridor, running in panic. The veteran squad leaders were furious and kept shouting at the recruits to hurry up and line up properly. Many of the recruits¡¯ clothes were not buttoned up properly, and some even ran down the stairs without putting on their shoes properly. ¡°Quick, quick, quick, what are you waiting for?¡± ¡°Damn it, do you think this is still your house? Get up!¡± ¡°Quick, quick¡­¡± Furious roars kept coming from the dormitory. This was the anger of the veteran squad leaders. The recruits on the other side of the corridor were like ducks that had been chased out of their cages. There were many recruits running along the corridor, but their clothes were not buttoned up properly. Some of them even ran down the stairs when they haven¡¯t even put on their shoes properly. The situation was chaotic. ¡°Shh!¡± The company commander¡¯s face was livid, and he no longer had the smile he had when facing Wang Ye. He blew the whistle a few times with his mouth, shocking the group of recruits who seemed to be sleepwalking. After running down, they didn¡¯t know where to stand or where to go. ¡°Line up and stand properly. Let¡¯s see what you look like. Do you look like soldiers?¡± he barked at them. ¡°You guys make me feel ashamed. I, Wu Jianfeng, have never seen soldiers in such a sorry state. Hurry up!¡± As he spoke, Wu Jianfeng noticed a soldier standing on the side, not knowing where to go. He raised his leg and kicked him. In the current era, the army still operated in a rough and unpolished manner, with no strict rules prohibiting physical punishment. At the moment, the veterans had not come down yet. The scene was filled with new recruits. Everyone was not familiar with each other and had yet to gather as a company, making it difficult to determine their location. Even Wang Ye, who was the first to leave the dormitory, didn¡¯t know where to stand. However, he quickly took charge and chose a spot in the middle of the road, leaving enough distance for the other recruits to stand. He shouted, ¡°Class Five, come to me!¡± ¡°Coming, coming!¡± In the crowd, there were indeed recruits from the fifth squad. When they heard Wang Ye¡¯s voice, they seemed to have found their backbone and immediately ran over. Wang Ye¡¯s prompt action set a benchmark for the other recruits, and they quickly followed suit. Someone stood on Wang Ye¡¯s left side and shouted, ¡°Class 3, come to me!¡± They left a spot in the middle for the recruits to stand. ¡°Seventh class¡­¡± ¡°Second class¡­¡± The chaotic team suddenly became even more chaotic because many soldiers were hurriedly looking for their respective class seats. Therefore, they were rushing around randomly. However, this chaos was quickly adjusted. With a center and a goal, everyone was no longer confused about where they were going. Naturally, they quickly found their position. The chaotic situation became even more chaotic as the soldiers hurriedly searched for their respective class seats, but the chaos was quickly sorted out. With a center and a goal, everyone found their position quickly. Wu Jianfeng watched everything unfold and repeated Wang Ye¡¯s name in his heart. He admired Wang Ye more and more, as he was highly efficient in carrying out orders and quickly sorted out the chaotic situation. He was a soldier with great potential and spirit. This time, Wu Jianfeng really remembered Wang Ye completely and gave him an additional impression. Of course, Wu Jianfeng didn¡¯t show it at this time, nor did he say anything. He maintained a livid expression and blew the whistle from time to time. Finally, some veterans started coming down the stairs. Today¡¯s situation was intentionally set up. The veterans did not come down because their mission was to get everyone in the class to come out. As for the recruits going downstairs, they didn¡¯t know where to stand and couldn¡¯t find their location. This was the first test for the recruits, and it would be an excuse for Wu Jianfeng to lose his temper later. Chapter 17 Chapter 17 ¡°I¡¯m very dissatisfied!¡± On the steps in front of the dormitory building, Wu Jianfeng stood with a straight face. On both sides, class monitors from various classes stood with serious expressions. Their eyes were like hungry wolves, all staring at the recruits standing in front of them. ¡°Seven minutes and twenty-five seconds. That¡¯s the time from when I blow the whistle until your last recruit steps out of this corridor!¡± Wu Jianfeng raised his hand and punched the sky as he roared. ¡°Do you know what this time means? We¡¯re soldiers! If a disaster or war breaks out now, your efficiency could cause countless civilians to die. Every second is a lifeline.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t tell me that you¡¯re new recruits.¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s saliva flew everywhere. ¡°Since you put on these clothes and transferred to the military, you have to be aware of this. Recruits are not an excuse. If a disaster happens in our vicinity, whether it¡¯s a flood, earthquake, or any other disaster, we have to be the first to act.¡± ¡°You¡¯re soldiers!¡± Wu Jianfeng shouted at the top of his voice. ¡°I¡¯m not asking you to wear this uniform and receive the worship and support of the people. I¡¯m not asking you to enjoy the glory brought by this uniform. You have to know why they support and respect us. It¡¯s not because you¡¯re handsome. It¡¯s because we¡¯re soldiers. We can stand in front of the crowd at any time, even if it¡¯s a hail of bullets. This uniform is the glory that has been exchanged with the blood of countless ancestors.¡± Wu Jianfeng paused and patted his chest. ¡°As for you, you¡¯re wearing it now, but your performance today makes me think that you don¡¯t deserve to wear this uniform at all.¡± Bang! Bang! ¡°Now, touch your own hearts and ask yourselves, are you ashamed? Are you worthy of your uniform? Are you worthy of your military status? Are you worthy of the big red flower that you haven¡¯t thrown away in the dormitory?¡± But, ashamed? Wang Ye didn¡¯t feel it. He was the first to run out, and he didn¡¯t think the other recruits were ashamed either. He could still hear their low voices behind him. ¡°This is bad!¡± ¡°I knew it. The noodles last night weren¡¯t so simple. The foot soaking was a show too!¡± ¡°War? Disaster? Why bring in so much stuff when all he wants is to teach us a lesson?¡± ¡°They¡¯re showing their fangs now! It¡¯s such an ungodly hour! More than one voice whispered behind him, and though they were soft, only those nearby could hear. ¡°Soldier, what are you mumbling about?¡± A veteran stepped forward and shouted at the team All of a sudden, some of the recruits who were originally full of resentment and couldn¡¯t help but mutter instantly shut their mouths. The recruits who were pointed at by the squad leader felt their scalps go numb. Those who didn¡¯t say anything earlier were fine, but those who opened their mouths to complain just now felt like wetting their pants. At this moment, Wang Ye also tilted his head slightly. He wanted to turn around and see who was being targeted. This was because the veteran squad leader was looking in his direction, but he did not move his mouth. In fact, he couldn¡¯t move. He was standing right in front of the line. Wouldn¡¯t he be asking for a beating if he opened his mouth? Suddenly, the veteran pointed at Wang Ye. ¡°Fifth row, sixth soldier. Why are you lowering your head? I¡¯m talking about you!¡± The next moment, Ye Sanshi¡¯s face turned as black as a coal pit. ¡°Deng Hai!¡± It was a loud shout. He hadn¡¯t noticed that it was Deng Hai. However, now that the position had been exposed, how could he not recognize his own soldier? He even introduced himself last night. Moreover, Deng Hai had left a deep impression on him. He was not an honest soldier and was a little cunning. Deng Hai¡¯s body trembled. He didn¡¯t dare to make a sound. He didn¡¯t even dare to raise his head. He didn¡¯t know what to do. In any case, in the past, when they were in school, it was right to remain silent when faced with such a situation. However, he had forgotten that this was not a school, but the army. Ye Sanshi came down immediately. With a livid face, he rushed past Wang Ye angrily. ¡°Are you deaf?¡± Ye Sanshi¡¯s angry roar came from behind. ¡°Class monitor¡­I!¡± ¡°Before we speak, let¡¯s talk about the report. Didn¡¯t I tell you last night?¡± Ye Sanshi had already mentioned it during their conversation while washing their feet the previous night. However, due to the relaxed atmosphere, no one had taken it seriously. ¡°The report¡­I was wrong!¡± Deng Hai knew he couldn¡¯t avoid the consequences this time and had to admit his mistake. He couldn¡¯t make any excuses and had to accept his punishment. Excuses? There was no way to deny it. He had indeed said something just now. Now that he had been called out, how could he still deny it? He could only cry out bitterly in his heart. He wasn¡¯t the only one muttering. Why was he targeted? ¡°Step forward!¡± Ye Sanshi roared. Then, he turned around and walked out of the group. The company commander stood there and watched silently with a dark face and the other seasoned soldiers did the same, letting Ye Sanshi handle the situation. Soon, Deng Hai, who was beside Wang Ye, followed Ye Sanshi out with an ugly expression as if he had eaten a dead mouse. ¡°Get down! 100 push-ups!¡± Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t ask what Deng Hai had just said, nor did he say anything else. After turning around and facing Deng Hai, he gave the order. Deng Hai actually heaved a sigh of relief in his heart. It was just a hundred push-ups. Fortunately, although it was still fatal, he could still endure it. At this moment, he had no intention of resisting at all. He immediately got down. Ye Sanshi used him as a warning to the other recruits and the new recruits did not dare to mutter anymore, at least not now. ¡°Do you have the nerve to just stand there and watch?¡± Ye Sanshi spoke again. He did not address that statement to anyone in particular. Instead, he looked at Wang Ye in front of him, or rather, at all the recruits in his fifth squad. Wang Ye wanted to curse in his heart. He knew what Ye Sanshi wanted, even though it wasn¡¯t explicitly stated. However, this was indeed a little unexpected for Wang Ye. Before he joined the army, Wang Ye had heard from people online that the army had a tradition and habit. One for all and all for one. Now that Deng Hai was being punished, they were going to use him and their unit as a warning to the rest of the company. ¡°Class Five, step forward!¡± Ye Sanshi gave the order again without waiting for Class Five to say anything. Although Wang Ye was a little speechless in his heart, his movements were not slow. He raised his leg and took a step forward. As soon as he moved, the soldiers behind him, even though they were also cursing in their hearts and were very dissatisfied, followed him. At the very least, they had to step out first. ¡°Everyone, do fifty push-ups!¡± Wang Ye briefly considered refusing or challenging Ye Sanshi¡¯s authority. Would that make him stand out and clear a mission? He immediately cleared his mind of that thought becuase he knew that it would only result in more severe consequences. So, he complied with the order and completed his punishment. Chapter 18 Chapter 18 If he jumped out to refute, Squad Leader Ye would definitely view him differently. However, it was uncertain whether it would be a positive or negative view. He might even receive a harsher punishment. Observing the company commander¡¯s well-practiced kicking movements during the previous incident, Wang Ye doubted that Ye Sanshi, a second-grade officer, wouldn¡¯t know how to do it. He didn¡¯t want to risk it and obediently got down to do his push-ups. ¡°Report! I¡¯m not convinced. Why!¡± While Wang Ye chose to take the punishment with the company, someone else in the company didn¡¯t. One recruit, Wan Baojiang, refused to comply with the order and stood his ground. He was around eighteen or nineteen years old, and like most recruits, he had a strong personality and temper. Wang Ye turned around to look at him and recognized him as someone from Fuzhou but didn¡¯t get a chance to know him well during their introductions. Unexpectedly, this guy had quite a temper. Wang Ye had taken the lead to get down, and there were other recruits who chose to follow him. However, Wan Baojing stood there and didn¡¯t move. He had done what Wang Ye wanted to do but didn¡¯t. Gu Yingnan, the recruit who enjoyed singing, dancing, and basketball, tried to persuade him to comply. ¡°Brother, don¡¯t make things difficult! Get down together! ¡± When he heard his voice, he tugged at his sleeve, wanting to pull him down with him. It was just fifty push-ups. It was not worth it to make a fuss here. However, Wan Baojiang remained stubborn and refused to move. Ye Sanshi¡¯s expression darkened even further, and he walked up to Wan Baojiang, their faces just ten centimeters apart. ¡°What¡¯s making you unhappy?¡± Ye Sanshi¡¯s saliva flew everywhere, causing Wang Ye to think that Wan Baojing must¡¯ve had a sample of his saliva.. ¡°Report, I¡¯m not convinced!¡± Wan Baojiang stood his ground despite Ye Sanshi¡¯s intimidating presence. ¡°We didn¡¯t say anything, and we didn¡¯t make a mistake. Why should we be punished together? This isn¡¯t just about fifty push-ups. I don¡¯t want to be punished for no reason.¡± Ye Sanshi retorted, ¡°Let me tell you. He¡¯s a member of Class Five, and you¡¯re also a member of Class Five. You¡¯re a team. If he makes a mistake, you¡¯ll be punished together. Is that reason enough?¡± ¡°Not enough!¡± Wan Baojiang remained defiant. Ye Sanshi raised his voice again. ¡°You can do 100 push-ups too. Is that enough?¡± ¡°I refuse to accept this!¡± ¡°You didn¡¯t add a report when you spoke. Add another 50. Are you convinced?¡± ¡°I¡¯m convinced by these 50, but I¡¯m not convinced by the rest!¡± At this moment, Wang Ye wanted to stand up and give this brother a thumbs up and shout, ¡°Brother, you¡¯re really the man!¡± Although Wang Ye admired his stubbornness, Wang Ye couldn¡¯t help but sigh. A young man was still a young man! His temper was fiery. In fact, at this moment, all the recruits might have the same thought as Wang Ye. Including Wang Ye and the other recruits of the fifth squad, they had gotten down but weren¡¯t doing the push-ups. Instead, they turned their heads and watched. ¡°200 it is. This is an order. If you don¡¯t obey, I¡¯ll add another 100. Convinced?¡± Ye Sanshi¡¯s eyes were burning. The practice of killing one as a warning to the others had been a long-standing tradition. However, Squad Leader Ye did not want his squad to be singled out. He was already angry when he was being stared at, and now that Wan Baojiang was being stubborn, it made him even more furious. ¡°Report, I still don¡¯t accept this!¡± Wan Baojiang shook his head, his gaze also very stubborn. ¡°We¡¯re convinced. The commander¡¯s words are everything. He¡¯s convinced!¡± At this moment, Wang Ye couldn¡¯t stand it anymore. This brother is brave and tough enough, but if he kept this up, the ones suffering, in the end, would be themselves. Wang Ye quickly stood up and ran over to grab Wan Baojiang¡¯s hand. He tried to press Wan Baojiang¡¯s body down while trying to bend his knees at the same time while explaining the situation. It was really his way of giving Wan Baojiang a way to back down with his dignity. ¡® ¡°I ¡­¡± However, it was obvious that this guy¡¯s brain was really dead. He didn¡¯t want to take the olive branch Wang Ye had given him. He even wanted to open his mouth to say more. Luckily, Wang Ye¡¯s eyes were sharp and his hands were fast. He reached out and covered his mouth. He leaned his head over and lowered his voice, ¡°You¡¯re a soldier now. Soldiers have to listen to orders. There¡¯s no end to this unless you don¡¯t want to be a soldier anymore!¡± As he spoke, Wang Ye exerted force on his hands and feet, trying to press him down. Gu Yingnan chimed in, ¡°Brother, don¡¯t take it anymore. Wang Ye is right. Just give up.¡± At this moment, because of their actions, the others who were lying on the ground also wanted to get up. However, in the next second, Ye Sanshi roared, ¡°Did I ask you to get up? And Wang Ye, what are you doing? Get lost and make another 50.¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± After saluting, Wang Ye quickly returned to his position and whispered to Wan Baojiang, ¡°Don¡¯t resist anymore.¡± ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll do it, but it¡¯s not because of you. I still won¡¯t accept it. I won¡¯t accept it even if I die!¡± Wan Baojiang finally got down, his eyes red and tears streaming down his face. At this moment, Wang Ye had just gotten down. He looked at this guy and felt a little helpless. He was really stubborn! Of course, at the same time, Wang Ye was also looking forward to it. Originally, when Deng Hai was called out, he just had to take the punishment together with him. Now that he had taken the initiative to find trouble, not only did he have to do the original punishment, he had dug his own grave even deeper! Deng Hai¡¯s punishment had been fifty push-ups, but now it had doubled because of Wan Baojiang¡¯s stubbornness. Wang Ye was a wily old fox and had anticipated the possibility of punishment when he stood up, but he did it anyway. Of course, Wang Ye didn¡¯t really want to be a peacemaker just because this guy was stubborn. He wasn¡¯t a saint. It was too ridiculous to talk about camaraderie. The recruits who had just gathered yesterday didn¡¯t even speak more than ten words to each other. How could there be camaraderie? At most, they could be considered roommates now, and roommates who had only stayed together for one night. When Wang Ye got up, it was mostly for himself. As Wang Ye did his push-ups, he was actually really relishing it. Although it was very realistic, this society itself was very pragmatic. It was what society had taught him in his previous life after he had entered it. Of course, no one else knew about this. However, at this moment, Ye Sanshi was not in the mood to think about Wang Ye¡¯s performance just now. The anger in his heart was still burning. He looked at the people from Class Five who were doing push-ups in front of him. ¡°I¡¯m telling you, this is the army!¡± Ye Sanshi shouted. ¡°From the moment you put on these clothes, you are no longer an individual, but a part of a group. To me, the fifth squad is a group. To put it in a larger context, your entire recruit company is a group. To put it even bigger, our entire Ironbones Hero Squad is a group.¡± ¡°Unity is strength,¡± the commander said. ¡°I believe you have all learned it and sang it on the way here. But what I want to tell you now is that this is not just a song, but an ideology that you must carry out throughout your entire military career. Remember, it is a must. There is no room for negotiation.¡± Saying this, the company commander looked at all the recruits in front of him and shouted, ¡°Did you hear that?¡± ¡°I heard it!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± ¡°I heard you, sir!¡± There were scattered sounds, and some of them did not even open their mouths. ¡°Are you girls? Where is your voice? Why do you have a mouth? I asked if you heard me?¡± Wu Jianfeng shouted again with a straight face. ¡°I heard it, sir!¡± This time, there were many voices, but Wu Jianfeng was still not satisfied. ¡°Can¡¯t you guys open your mouths? I asked if you heard me?¡± ¡°We heard it, sir!¡± ¡°I can¡¯t hear you. Open your mouth and shout!¡± ¡°I HEARD IT, SIR!¡± This time, the sound was so loud that Wang Ye felt that he could hear it within a radius of two to three miles. Chapter 19 Chapter 19 ¡°Look in front of you. Your comrades are doing push-ups and getting punished. Do you feel good?¡± asked Wu Jianfeng with a straight face, not letting anyone off after shouting at them. With his hands behind his back, his words made the recruits below feel their scalps go numb. The next moment, he commanded, ¡°All of you, get down and do 100 push-ups. Hurry up!¡± The veteran squad leaders immediately got down and roared at the recruits in their respective squads to follow suit. Though the recruits were helpless, they still did push-ups with tears in their eyes. Everyone in the army was eighteen or nineteen years old, had fiery tempers, and many were not honest children. However, the army wouldn¡¯t allow a real fool to join it. A wise man picks his battles, and doing 100 push-ups was better than 200 or 300. Therefore, the recruits quickly got down together under the shouts of their respective squad leaders forming a large group of people planking on the cement road in front of the dormitory building. ¡°Make it standard!¡± ¡°I told you to do push-ups, not to swing your butt.¡± ¡°Get down! Hurry up and do it.¡± ¡°Why are you bending your waist? Do you not know how to do push-ups? Do you even know how to eat?!¡± Curses flew everywhere as the squad leaders yelled at their companies to make their recruits do their push-ups correctly. ¡­.. Curses and insults were everywhere, and the warmth and enthusiasm from the previous night had disappeared. The veterans were all harsh now, and many recruits labeled them as bastards and a bunch of assholes. ¡­ Wang Ye, who was also doing push-ups, tried to turn them into a skill. He successfully transformed push-ups into a skill ¡°Skill transformation successful!¡± It was very smooth. The skill transformation was successful in an instant. [Host: Wang Ye.] [Strength: 0.9] [Speed: 1] [Stamina: 0.9] [Vision: 0.9] [Memory: 1.3] [Reaction:1.1] [Storage space: 1 cubic meter] [Skills: Duplication Duvet Level 1 (5/10), Light 3km Off-Road Level 1(5/10), Push-ups Level 1 (0/10)] With a single thought, Wang Ye was able to see the skill information for push-ups. However, leveling up required more than just doing a single push-up; he needed 10 experience points. Wang Ye had done over a dozen push-ups, but hadn¡¯t seen any increase in experience. ¡°I wonder how many more I need to do to level up a little,¡± he thought, but he couldn¡¯t focus on it because he was still being punished. The punishment mainly consisted of push-ups, which made Wang Ye¡¯s arms a little sore. Although he had awakened the system, it hadn¡¯t yet brought any substantial improvement because it had only been active for a short time and none of his three skills had been upgraded. Given his current physical fitness, it was fortunate that Wang Ye had been training frequently for more than a month. Otherwise, he might not have been able to finish a hundred push-ups given that the original body had been sitting and surfing the internet every day without exercising his physical fitness. As time passed, some of the new recruits had begun to lose their strength. While a hundred push-ups might not be a lot for a soldier or even a warm-up for some veterans, for these new recruits it was a challenge. Among them were those with good physical fitness from sports schools, like Wan Baojiang, who could finish 300 push-ups if he wanted. But there were also those whose physiques were not as good and who struggled to keep up. Passing the physical examination didn¡¯t mean that the person¡¯s physical strength was good. These were two different things. As a result, the curses around everyone became even more vicious. ¡°If you can¡¯t do a hundred push-ups, why are you even a soldier? Go home and be a young master!¡± shouted some. Others yelled, ¡°Hurry up and move! I don¡¯t need trash in my company! Even a hundred push-ups won¡¯t do. If you¡¯re not even trash then your shit!¡± The orders were clear: ¡°Don¡¯t stop, move!¡± ¡­ The new recruits were enduring a double torture of their bodies and minds, doing push-ups while enduring the scolding of the veterans around them. Despite the hardships, many of them felt a flame burning in their chests. They remembered why they had joined the army and knew that leaving wasn¡¯t an option, especially since they were far from home and didn¡¯t know which way to go even if they wanted to leave. One of the recruits from Squad Five, who had completed 50 push-ups, asked quietly, ¡°What should we do now?¡± Gu Yingnan urged them to continue, while Wang Ye glanced at them but said nothing. In Class Five, Deng Hai was the first to be singled out and had to do 100 push-ups. Wan Baojiang had to do 300 push-ups, while Wang Ye had to do 100. The rest of the students only had to do 50, which was the initial order, and the company commander hadn¡¯t targeted them. Now that they had finished, the students from Class Five didn¡¯t dare to get up. Gu Yingnan urged them to continue, but Wang Ye just glanced at them and ignored them. He looked at his skill list again and saw that his proficiency in push-ups had increased by one. However, he didn¡¯t know how many push-ups he needed to do to gain one experience point. He estimated that it was around 50 push-ups. Wang Ye did some calculations and realized that if he only gained one experience point for every 50 push-ups, he could level up in an hour if he had enough time to rest and repeat the exercise. However, he knew that he didn¡¯t have an hour of free time in the military camp. Feeling helpless, he continued to do push-ups. Suddenly, Ye Sanshi, one of the veterans, spoke up and said, ¡°If you say 50, then 50 it is. If you¡¯ve done 50 push-ups, you can get up!¡± Gu Yingnan and the other students from Class Five looked at each other, and then Song Yuejin was the first to stand up. Soon, all of the students who had finished 50 push-ups, except for Wang Ye and the other two who still had more to do, stood up. Ye Sanshi squatted beside Wang Ye and asked, ¡°Are you convinced?¡± Wang Ye had already done more than 70 push-ups and his hands were a little sore, so he decided not to do anymore. He took a few seconds to catch his breath and then replied while panting, ¡°Class monitor¡­ Do you want to hear the truth¡­ or do you want a lie?¡± ¡°Nonsense, of course I want the truth!¡± Ye Sanshi replied, curious about what Wang Ye had to say. A smile appeared on Wang Ye¡¯s face, which was slightly flushed from his exercise, ¡°The truth is that I¡¯m a little unconvinced, but I¡¯m also convinced!¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Squatting beside Wang Ye, Ye Sanshi revealed an interested expression. ¡°Tell me what you mean. Also, don¡¯t stop!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye had rested for a few seconds. When he heard what the other party said, he immediately pushed down again. After getting up again, Wang Ye said, ¡°I¡¯m a little unconvinced. I mean what I said. I know that in the army, obeying orders is the most important thing. Even if the order is wrong, you have to obey it.¡± Ye Sanshi was surprised by Wang Ye¡¯s answer and asked, ¡°Did someone in your family serve in the army?¡± Wang Ye replied, ¡°Yes, my great-grandfather fought against the Japanese and was captured by the national army.¡± Ye Sanshi was speechless. Chapter 20 Chapter 20 His Great-grandfather was conscripted by the National Army during the War of Resistance, so that counts as having someone in the family who served as a soldier. This question was quite profound. As Wang Ye was doing push-ups, a sudden message interrupted his train of thought: ¡°Ding, mission completed!¡± He immediately halted his exercise and turned to Ye Sanshi, his workout partner, seeking an explanation for this strange occurrence. ¡°What¡¯s going on? Why is he looking at me in such a different light now? Have I earned his admiration?¡± Wang Ye wondered, perplexed by the unexpected shift in attitude. He had thought that sticking his neck out just moments ago would earn him some accolades. But even after completing almost a hundred push-ups, he had failed to accomplish his assigned task. Yet now, with a few simple inquiries, Ye Sanshi regarded him with newfound esteem. Wang Ye mused that his previous question about their family¡¯s military history was quite profound. And now, this current moment felt like something out of a novel ¨C filled with intrigue and a newfound sense of respect between the two men. Wang Ye had initially believed that standing up for a fellow recruit would change the way he was perceived. However, after performing almost a hundred push-ups and failing to complete his mission, he realized this wasn¡¯t the case. But now, after simply asking a few questions, Ye Sanshi regarded him with newfound respect, leaving Wang Ye puzzled about what Blackface Ye was thinking. Nonetheless, Wang Ye decided to let it go and focus on completing the mission. With a single thought, an additional column appeared in his attribute list: [Skill Points: 1]. He was tempted to use this point to level up his skills and see how it felt. However, Wang Ye quickly suppressed the impulse, knowing that it would be a loss to use it so early on. He wasn¡¯t one to make impulsive decisions; after all, he had played games before and knew the importance of strategy and patience. Naturally, he would save these attribute points for the future. Only when the difficulty of leveling up the skill increased would he be able to maximize the benefits. Wang Ye pondered whether it would be wasteful to use his limited experience points now. While he wasn¡¯t a miser, he knew that using them prematurely would hinder his progress. He realized that these points were just data if not utilized to enhance his abilities. ¡°Don¡¯t be lazy, continue!¡± As he was deep in thought, Ye Sanshi, who had just stood up, kicked him in the waist. Despite the pain in his arm, Wang Ye quickly resumed his push-ups, acknowledging Ye Sanshi¡¯s leadership. ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye replied. Although his arm was very swollen and sore, he still quickly lay down. ¡°Smart, sensible, and efficient ¨C you¡¯re a sharp recruit who understands the times,¡± Ye Sanshi thought, smiling at Wang Ye. Soldiers naturally appreciated those who were intelligent and sensible. Although it was commonly said that the army enjoyed troublemakers, it was because life in the barracks could be monotonous, and troublemakers could add some excitement. However, Ye Sanshi knew that in reality, soldiers preferred recruits who were obedient, competent, and reliable. Although dealing with troublemakers could be satisfying, soldiers knew that it was much better to have obedient, sensible, and highly capable recruits. Although Wang Ye didn¡¯t appear to be a perfect soldier, he felt a bit anxious. Nonetheless, he knew that as long as he followed orders, everything would be fine. In the army, obedience was the most significant asset a soldier could have. As the other squads reported their completion of the mission, Wang Ye also exclaimed, ¡°Report, I¡¯m done!¡± Since Ye Sanshi was in class five, they didn¡¯t have to report to him. They could stop after doing fifty push-ups. However, the other class monitors had different instructions, so some recruits rushed to finish and immediately reported once they were done. With the first demonstration, the others understood what to do and reported one by one. Finally, after enduring the soreness and trembling in his arms, Wang Ye managed to finish a hundred push-ups. However, he pushed himself further and did a few more. When he first got down, he had already done two push-ups before his consciousness began to focus on his attribute list. Now, Wang Ye¡¯s attention was fixed on the attribute list as he did a few more push-ups. Sure enough, after doing the fourth push-up, the experience points for the push-up skill increased from one to two. It seemed that the experience points gained from doing push-ups were fifty for one point. Once Wang Ye confirmed the experience points gained from doing push-ups, he stopped and immediately reported, ¡°Report, I¡¯m done!¡± He propped himself up on the ground and turned to Ye Sanshi nearby. After Wang Ye got up, Deng Hai also reported, ¡°Report! I¡¯m done.¡± Deng Hai¡¯s physical fitness seemed to be on par with Wang Ye¡¯s. They both had to grit their teeth and persevere through the 100 push-ups. In fact, at least half of the recruits were in the same situation. Not everyone came from a sports school or had a background in athletics. The majority were ordinary people who had joined the army for various reasons. Soon, only a few recruits were still lying on the ground in front of the dormitory building. Ye Sanshi urged them, ¡°Get up! Do you want to be a piece of shit?¡± He gave them a choice, ¡°If you can¡¯t do the push-ups, then get up and run 3,000 meters. You can use your feet if your hands can¡¯t do it. It¡¯s your choice!¡± Some of the remaining recruits seemed unable to get up, as their hands trembled continuously while lying on the ground. Some even lay there motionless, enduring the scolding or even kicks from the veteran squad leaders. Eventually, the veteran squad leaders stopped pressuring them. However, the alternative choice given by Ye Sanshi was equally daunting. Running 3,000 meters was no easy feat, especially for those who struggled with just a hundred push-ups. Ye Sanshi was relentless in his training methods, determined to push the recruits to their limits. He wouldn¡¯t stop until they were fully prepared for what lay ahead in their military careers. Wang Ye was actually eager to run the 3,000 meters. He wanted to upgrade his running skills. However, he knew it wasn¡¯t wise to stand out at this moment. In the army, it was all about timing and strategy. It was none of his business and if he said that they were comrades and offered to run for the sake of unity, it might lead to the other recruits ostracizing him on the second day of enlistment. Eventually, the remaining recruits pushed themselves to get up and continue with the push-ups. Only two chose to run the 3,000 meters. Wu Jianfeng stood up. ¡°You guys are the worst batch of soldiers I had ever seen. Perhaps it¡¯s because living conditions in society are better now that you¡¯re a group of young masters and soldiers. Look at you, what do you look like after doing a hundred push-ups? There was actually someone who couldn¡¯t even do a hundred push-ups. To be honest, I can¡¯t bear to watch, and I don¡¯t want to bring you guys along. Shit. You¡¯re all a bunch of shits. You can¡¯t be raised as good-for-nothings who only know how to eat, right, especially as young masters at home?¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s words did not have the slightest hint of euphemism; they directly pierced the hearts of the recruits. It was obvious that some recruits were not convinced by his words. ¡°Report, sir!¡± As expected, some people couldn¡¯t stand the stimulation and spoke up. Wang Ye looked over and noticed it was someone from class three. ¡°Speak!¡± Wu Jianfeng also turned his attention to the recruit. ¡°Sir, I don¡¯t think we¡¯re trash. You can call out one of us or even name us, but most of us have already done push-ups. Even if you make us do another hundred, we won¡¯t be afraid.¡± The recruit reported confidently. After a pause, the recruit spoke again, ¡°Also, I¡¯m not a young master. My family is from the countryside. I¡¯ve been helping out since I was young, and I¡¯ve suffered before, so I can endure hardship.¡± ¡°Then do another hundred for me to see,¡± Wu Jianfeng said, obviously not playing by the rules. The recruit¡¯s expression froze. At that moment, he must have wanted to say, ¡°I¡¯m just saying. Is this the main point? The main point is that I¡¯m not a young master. I can endure hardship, okay?¡± ¡°Done!¡± Despite being annoyed by the captain¡¯s ability to twist his words, the recruit remained confident that he could do a hundred push-ups. In fact, he came from a martial arts school and would not be afraid to do another hundred. He immediately got down and started doing push-ups. ¡°Is there anyone else who wants to prove that they¡¯re not a young master and not a good-for-nothing? If so, get down and do another hundred push-ups for me to see,¡± Wu Jianfeng challenged the rest of the recruits. ¡­ Chapter 21 Chapter 21 Wu Jianfeng appeared calm, but his demeanor made the recruits want to use their shoes to measure his face. ¡°Sir, I¡¯m not a good-for-nothing,¡± one recruit spoke up. ¡°Report, I¡¯m not either!¡± another added. Reality proved that there were some who were not convinced. This was normal, considering they were all young people, hot-blooded and impulsive. They had been called good-for-nothings and young masters, humiliated like this. Those who had some strength and foundation and thought they could hold on, all took the initiative to lie down and do the push-ups. Wang Ye was speechless. These youngsters had never tasted the cruel reality that was society. The situation was unbearable. One hundred push-ups were tough for Wang Ye. Even if he was an adult soul, a wily old man who had been whipped by society, it didn¡¯t mean he had no guts and temper. But, no, his hands were still sore. The body¡¯s foundation was too weak before, and he definitely wouldn¡¯t be able to finish another hundred. Fortunately, Wang Ye wasn¡¯t the only one who didn¡¯t move. Only eight or nine recruits chose to lie down. However, Wu Jianfeng wouldn¡¯t let them off easily. Seeing that no one else was lying down, he looked like he deserved a beating. ¡°Just these few?¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s tone and expression were full of sarcasm as he looked at the remaining recruits who were still standing. ¡°It¡¯s really getting worse with each generation! If it was in the past, I would have to prove myself even if I had to die to avoid being mocked like this. But look at you now?¡± Wu Jianfeng shook his head and waved his hand as if he was bored. ¡°Alright, alright. In any case, I won¡¯t take you guys down in the future. Right now, you¡¯d rather be called young masters and trash by me. Just put your hands on your heads and crouch down. Don¡¯t let me see you standing in uniform again. I can¡¯t stand seeing such spineless people wearing it!¡± ¡°Sir, I¡¯m not a young master!¡± one recruit spoke up. ¡°Fuck it, I¡¯ll do it even if I die!¡± another added. ¡°I¡¯m not trash!¡± a third recruit declared. This time, Wu Jianfeng¡¯s words really stung everyone, and no one could take it anymore, including Wang Ye, who immediately hit the concrete again. Although he knew that this was a provocation, a show of strength, and a deliberate attempt to provoke them, these words were really unpleasant to hear. Put your hands on your head and crouch down? If he could endure such humiliation, why would he still be a soldier here? Of course, not everyone had the courage and determination to endure such situations. Some people really felt that they couldn¡¯t do it. In addition, not everyone had enough guts. Some were even forced to become soldiers by their families. For example, if Wang Ye hadn¡¯t been reborn, he would definitely have been forced into this life. Now, as the soldiers hit the ground one by one, there were still a few who remained standing. ¡°Are you still a man? Get down!¡± Wu Jianfeng yelled at the remaining standing recruits. ¡°Zhang Han, are you deaf?¡± one of the new recruit squad leaders snapped back. ¡°He had already said it to this extent, how can you still be on your feet?¡± Another squad leader added. At this moment, one recruit spoke up with a pained expression, ¡°Class monitor, I¡­ My hands are out of strength!¡± He really couldn¡¯t take it anymore. Actually, the hundred push-ups just now were all sneaky and some had gotten up before they were done. In any case, no one really counted them one by one. They all counted by themselves, and the squad leaders generally supervised them. ¡°Is it broken? Are you going to die?¡± Wu Jianfeng sneered. ¡°I¡¯ll only tell you one thing now. If you¡¯re still a man, get down. Otherwise, get lost right now. I don¡¯t want a coward like you,¡± he spat at the recruit¡¯s face. In an instant, the recruit¡¯s face flushed red. He looked around at the recruits who were doing push-ups but were obviously eavesdropping. He couldn¡¯t take it anymore. ¡°I¡­!¡± He was still standing there, not knowing what to do. After being stunned for a few seconds, he didn¡¯t choose to lie down. Instead, he ran away. ¡°Bastard, if you run now, you¡¯ll be a deserter. Stop right there, do you hear me?¡± The veteran squad leader shouted in the direction he ran in. But on the other side, the recruit seemed to not have heard him and ran very fast. ¡°Fuck, that bastard.¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s expression turned ugly. ¡°What are you waiting for? Two people, come with me and chase after them.¡± At that moment, a door opened on the first floor of the dormitory, and the instructor immediately ran out. Although he was lying down and listening to music at first, he had come to the window later and kept an eye on the situation outside. Seeing the situation, the instructor knew he couldn¡¯t just continue hiding and watching the show. He shouted and ran after them. He couldn¡¯t let them run away like that. Although this was the camp, they couldn¡¯t just run anywhere. There were people on duty at the camp gate, so it was impossible for them to just walk out. However, it was definitely impossible for them to just run around blindly like this! ¡°Do you want to be deserters too? Get moving! Damn! What a bunch of cowardly soldiers!¡± Wu Jianfeng suddenly shouted at the recruits lying on the ground again, his leather belt slapping the air. After shouting, Wu Jianfeng turned around and left. Of course, Wu Jianfeng didn¡¯t chase after the recruit. Instead, he turned around and returned to the dormitory at the back. If something really happened to the soldier who escaped, he would be held responsible as the captain. However, the instructor had already brought two veterans to chase after him, so he didn¡¯t have to worry. Now, Wu Jianfeng had to maintain his dignity. It was impossible for him to ruin his image of a tough and stern leader just because of one soldier. ¡­ Outside the dormitory building, all the recruits were already lying on the ground and continuing to do push-ups. The ex-soldiers ¡®curses continued to rise and fall. However, this time, even though Wu Jianfeng was scolding them, if someone really couldn¡¯t do it anymore, he would let them rest for 20 to 30 seconds before scolding them again and making them get back up to continue. Wang Ye managed to finish the hundred push-ups without getting scolded midway. Although his hands were very tired, every time he couldn¡¯t do it, he held on and rested for more than ten seconds before doing a few in one go and continuing to rest. He had barely finished the hundred. Moreover, because the rest time wasn¡¯t long, Wang Ye realized that these 100 push-ups added another two experience points, which was a little comforting. A few minutes later, the guys who were running the 3,000-meter race were still running, while the people in front of the dormitory building finally finished the hundred push-ups with some rest. Of the three sergeants and platoon leaders, the remaining two did not continue to torment everyone. They immediately announced their dismissal. The moment they were dismissed, Wang Ye looked at his watch. It was only 4:50 AM, which meant that it had only been 20 minutes since the whistle had sounded to gather them. It wasn¡¯t a long time, but each and every one of them was tormented quite badly. At the very least, everyone¡¯s sleepiness was gone. ¡°This is only the first day. It won¡¯t be like this forever, right?¡± one recruit muttered as they went upstairs. ¡°I feel like I won¡¯t have a good life in the future!¡± another recruit exclaimed. ¡°How silly. I told my mother yesterday that the veteran squad leader took good care of me!¡± one recruit said, his voice trembling as if he was about to cry. His voice resonated with the crowd, and soon others chimed in. ¡°Who isn¡¯t? I regret it now. Fuck, a bunch of old liars!¡± ¡°You guys are so slow when you go upstairs. What are you doing? Do you want to come down and do another hundred?¡± a loud roar came from downstairs, and all the recruits quickened their pace in the corridor. ¡­. Chapter 22 Chapter 22 ¡°Brother, thank you for just now!¡± When he entered the dormitory, Wang Ye was patted on the shoulder. It was Wan Baojiang who had also done 300 push-ups. In fact, this guy was very tough today, even though he seemed to have been punished badly. But in fact, the others had also made 200. Well¡­ Most of the people in Class Five had only done 150. Reflecting on this disaster, it seemed that Class Five had benefited from it. Wang Ye turned around and smiled, ¡°You¡¯re already calling me brother, so what¡¯s this?!¡± Wang Ye¡¯s response left Wan Baojiang stunned momentarily, but he soon recovered and replied, ¡°Alright, we¡¯re brothers now. If there¡¯s anything you need in the future, just let me know. Let¡¯s not talk about anything else. If someone bullies you, I¡¯ll definitely help you!¡± He extended a fist in a show of camaraderie. Wang Ye didn¡¯t hesitate to reciprocate his new brother¡¯s fist bump. ¡°Haha! Thanks!¡± he said, believing in his brother¡¯s character, which he had already observed. Although a little straightforward and stubborn, he was the kind of person who kept his word. As Deng Hai entered the dormitory, Wang Ye and Wan Baojiang greeted him warmly. Deng Hai seemed a little embarrassed and apologized to everyone. But Wang Ye quickly reassured him, ¡°No need to apologize, we should be thanking you. As you can see, we only managed to do 150 push-ups, while the other classes did 200!¡± Gu Yingnan chimed in with a bitter smile, ¡°That¡¯s right! We all know that you were just unlucky to be targeted. You weren¡¯t deliberately trying to mess with us today!¡± Wang Ye nodded in agreement, grateful to have such understanding classmates. As they walked towards their beds, one of the classmates couldn¡¯t help but curse, ¡°Fuck, if we had to do a couple dozen more, I doubt I could even get into bed now!¡± He climbed into bed, ready to go back to sleep, even though he wasn¡¯t even sleepy. However, it was still dark outside, and it wasn¡¯t even five o¡¯clock yet. Wang Ye suggested, ¡°Hey, why doesn¡¯t everyone sit down first? The class monitor hasn¡¯t come up yet, so let¡¯s not go to bed yet.¡± He felt that the day was not over yet. Although they had been through a lot, Ye Sanshi had not arrived yet. If he came later and saw that everyone had already laid down without waiting for him, it could cause even more trouble. Wang Ye didn¡¯t want any more punishments. Since the mission had been accomplished, there was no need to continue showing off. It was better to be comfortable for the time being. ¡°Yes, you¡¯re right. Let¡¯s sit on the lower bunk first. When the class monitor arrives, we¡¯ll stand up immediately!¡± Wang Ye¡¯s reminder startled everyone, and they quickly complied. In truth, everyone held a grudge against Ye Sanshi at this point. However, they were afraid that Ye Sanshi might show up at any moment. If he overheard them complaining, it would be disastrous. Thus, everyone had to suppress their resentment. ¡°EVERYONE GO TO YOUR DORMITORIES AND STAY THERE!¡± The veteran squad leader¡¯s roar came from outside at that moment. Downstairs, a group of veteran squad leaders stood together, with the exception of two who had not yet returned from the search with the instructor. ¡°Looking at this group of rookies, it makes me nostalgic. I feel like I¡¯m seeing myself from the year before last!¡± remarked one of the veterans. ¡°Kid, you were tough to deal with back then. I remember being the one who caught you!¡± another chimed in. The veterans were from different years. The youngest among them was a first-class soldier who had served last year. The oldest had four periods of non-commissioned officers. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s not linger here. It¡¯s almost time. I¡¯ll turn on the lights. Let¡¯s go up!¡± said the squad leader, urging them to move on. Meanwhile, one of the seasoned soldiers was leading a group of recruits toward the field. He had only arrived yesterday and didn¡¯t even know where the field was, so he had to show them the way. The other two had gone with the instructor to chase after Zhang Han. The rest of the veterans had deliberately stayed downstairs for a while, creating the opportunity for them to go up and throw their weight around again. This had already become a routine, and it was a training plan that had been formulated long ago. The new recruits showing their might was not a one-time event; they would be subjected to a taming process over the next three months. Soon, a group of veterans went upstairs together. Not long after, reprimanding voices could be heard coming from the different dormitories. ¡°What are you doing? Who told you to lie on the bed?¡± ¡°Did I say you could sleep? Get down here.¡± ¡­.. The noise from outside could be heard faintly in Class 5¡¯s dormitory. The other recruits couldn¡¯t help but look at Wang Ye. If Ye Sanshi wasn¡¯t present, they would have thanked him. If it weren¡¯t for Wang Ye¡¯s reminder earlier, they would be facing Ye Sanshi¡¯s scolding like the other classes. ¡°Mm, not bad. You knew to wait for me!¡± Ye Sanshi was a little surprised. In fact, Ye Sanshi had already prepared words and scenes in his mind for the recruits¡¯ misbehavior. Unfortunately for him, he didn¡¯t get the chance to use them. As soon as they entered, all ten recruits stood up properly. How could he still fly into a rage in this situation? He might as well get straight to the point. ¡°Alright, come over here. I¡¯ll teach you how to fold the blankets.¡± Sleep was out of the question, even though it was not yet 5 in the morning. Since they were already up, they couldn¡¯t let everyone continue lying down. The recruits entered their first lesson of the day. Wang Ye had learned about this before they left the dormitory. As they made their way through the lesson, a group of recruits quickly surrounded him. Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t say much, but he demonstrated how to properly fold a blanket on his own bed. ¡°Watch carefully. I¡¯ll only show you once,¡± Ye Sanshi said as he began folding the blanket. He first adjusted the blanket and pressed it flat with his hands. His movements were slow, and he spoke as he worked. Edited: ¡°To fold a blanket properly, you must first force out the air inside and tidy up the corners, so that the entire blanket is completely flat without any wrinkles. Then, fold along the seams,¡± Ye Sanshi explained in detail. He folded the blanket slowly so that everyone could see it clearly. In just over a minute, the blanket was folded into a square, resembling a piece of tofu. But Ye Sanshi¡¯s job wasn¡¯t finished yet. He used his hands to smooth out any wrinkles and a card to trim the corners of the blanket. ¡°Clear?¡± he exclaimed. ¡°Yes, yes,¡± the recruits responded in unison. ¡°Class monitor, you¡¯re amazing. This is the most beautiful quilt I¡¯ve ever seen in my life,¡± one recruit praised. ¡°Indeed, it¡¯s like a piece of art. If my blanket was like this, I wouldn¡¯t have the heart to cover it!¡± another added. Despite their lingering resentment towards Ye Sanshi, everyone couldn¡¯t help but praise his work. The folded blanket was impressive ¨C squarish, with sharp edges and corners, like a brick. Wang Ye was a little absent-minded and didn¡¯t join in the praise. The moment Ye Sanshi finished folding the blanket, a message appeared in Wang Ye¡¯s mind. ¡°The host has received a veteran¡¯s teaching on how to fold a quilt. Experience points +5. The host¡¯s quilt folding skill level has increased by one.¡± In an instant, Wang Ye gained a better understanding of how to fold a military blanket, as some of the experience had fused into his mind. ¡­. Chapter 23 Chapter 23 ¡°Alright, you guys can go back. Leave this to me,¡± the instructor told Zhang Han¡¯s squad leader and third platoon leader. In a corner of the camp, Zhang Han was finally caught and pressed to the ground. The instructor arrived and asked the two soldiers to let Zhang Han go. ¡°Stop running. Do you really want to be a deserter?¡± The class monitor, who had previously scolded Zhang Han away, whispered a reminder in his ear, suppressing his anger. The style of the army demanded strict discipline, even if it meant some form of routine. Although he was angry, he couldn¡¯t beat up Zhang Han. He still had to maintain his level of seriousness. Zhang Han had already tried to flee once, and if he was beaten up again, he might really go home. He had a military status, and returning would be troublesome for him. However, beating up Zhang Han would affect the instructor¡¯s military career. He would have to write a self-reflection, and it could potentially harm his future in the military. Once the two seasoned soldiers let him go and stood up, Zhang Han remained on the ground, still panting heavily. Kang Hua sat beside him and took out a pack of cigarettes. ¡°Do you smoke? Want one?¡± Zhang Han didn¡¯t reply, still trying to catch his breath. ¡°You shouldn¡¯t run away. It¡¯s not worth it,¡± Kang Hua said, offering Zhang Han a cigarette. Zhang Han shook his head and sat up. He looked up at Kang Hua and said, ¡°Thank you, but I don¡¯t smoke.¡± Kang Hua nodded and put away his cigarettes. ¡°Suit yourself. But you should think about why you¡¯re here. Running away won¡¯t solve anything.¡± ¡­.. [Host: Wang Ye.] [Strength: 0.9] [Speed: 1] [Stamina: 0.9] [Vision: 0.9] [Memory: 1.3] [Reaction:1.1] [Storage space: 1 cubic meter] [Skills: Duplication Duvet LV2 (0/20), Light 3km Off-Road LV1 (5/10), Push-ups LV1 (4/10)] [Skill Points: 1] In dormitory 205, Wang Ye spread out his blanket and checked his attribute list as he pressed it with both hands. The cardinal number remained unchanged, but he wasn¡¯t surprised. Folding blankets wasn¡¯t a skill that could improve his physical fitness or other abilities. Therefore, it made sense that the upgrade didn¡¯t increase these basic attributes. However, there were other improvements. When he leveled up earlier, he felt a warm current flow through his mind and hands. As a result, Wang Ye¡¯s hands were now much more stable. This improvement wasn¡¯t reflected in the basic data, but it was real. As an example, before the upgrade, when Wang Ye tried to draw a straight line on paper with a pen, it was difficult for him. The line might end up crooked. However, now he was much more confident in his ability to draw straight lines. This improvement was a result of his steady hands, indicating that his control over his limbs had improved. This improvement could also be applied to folding the military quilt in three parts and repairing it in seven parts. While it may seem like a simple task, it required precision and attention to detail. The ability to fold the blanket into perfect tofu blocks was a testament to Wang Ye¡¯s improved control over his hands. Ultimately, cultivating skills was more important than perfecting the art of folding blankets. ¡­. ¡°Ah, what¡¯s wrong with this blanket?¡± Wang Ye chuckled at Gu Yingnan¡¯s complaint and looked over at his folded blanket. It was indeed not as flat and square as Ye Sanshi¡¯s, but it was still decent. Ye Sanshi provided a helpful tip, reminding them to suppress the air inside and compress the cotton to achieve the perfect tofu-like blocks. This was especially important with new blankets that had not yet been broken in. Ye Sanshi lay on his bed without covering himself with a blanket. It was a reminder that in the army, there was no time to be lazy or comfortable. The priority was to complete tasks and follow orders, even if it meant sacrificing personal comfort. The blanket was left at the head of the bed for everyone to use as a reference. Meanwhile, he leaned against the wall, his body covered by a cotton military coat. At that moment, he heard Gu Yingnan¡¯s complaints. He opened his eyes and spoke before closing them again, ¡°Stop talking. I want to sleep!¡± ¡°Class monitor, can I get some water?¡± Deng Hai looked at Ye Sanshi, who had his eyes closed. After a moment of thought, he asked softly, ¡°A veteran from my hometown told me that it¡¯s not easy to fold the blanket.¡± Ye Sanshi opened his eyes again and turned his head to look at Deng Hai, who was standing beside the bed. He grabbed his pillow and threw it at Deng Hai, saying, ¡°You brat, stop thinking about this nonsense!¡± The pillow hit Deng Hai, and Ye Sanshi vented his anger. After calming down, Ye Sanshi changed the topic and stared at Deng Hai, saying, ¡°You can get water if you want, but let me tell you, with your new blankets, you can¡¯t get water on the surface. You have to wet the cotton inside. However, if the cotton gets wet, and you don¡¯t have a blanket to cover yourself at night, or if you¡¯re sick, don¡¯t expect me to approve your leave!¡± Deng Hai was taken aback and replied, ¡°Uh¡­¡± Suddenly, Deng Hai, who was still holding the pillow that Ye Sanshi had thrown at him, felt a little awkward. He hadn¡¯t considered the consequences of getting the cotton inside the blanket wet. He had only thought about the veteran he knew before he joined the army and wondered if he could use the trick. However, with Ye Sanshi¡¯s reminder, he immediately realized his mistake. He only had one blanket, and the cotton was already wet. He couldn¡¯t sleep without a cover. It was December, and even though it wasn¡¯t the coldest time of the year, the temperature in the middle of the night was still around 10 degrees Celsius. They hadn¡¯t even been given military coats yet, so it was unrealistic to imagine Ye Sanshi using one as a blanket. Deng Hai nodded and said, ¡°Understood. I¡¯ll take good care of my blanket.¡± He then placed the pillow back on the bed and walked toward the water dispenser. However, Ye Sanshi, who was still angry, looked at Deng Hai and shouted, ¡°Give me the pillow!¡± When Deng Hai went over to deliver the pillow, Ye Sanshi snatched it and threw it at him again. ¡°I¡¯m telling all of you to get grounded! Don¡¯t think about useless things! Just use your hands to fold and press. If your hands can¡¯t do it, use a stool! There are small stools under your beds. Use them as pressure plates. That¡¯s all you need!¡± After Ye Sanshi¡¯s stern reminder, the recruits quickly found a bench to use as a pressure plate for their blankets. Wang Ye did the same and lowered his head to retrieve a stool from under his bed. He also grabbed another stool and handed it to a recruit who was trying to climb down from the upper bunk. ¡°Here you go,¡± he said. ¡°Thanks,¡± the recruit replied. ¡°No problem,¡± Wang Ye said tersely. He didn¡¯t engage in much conversation and focused on pressing his blanket with the stool. Wang Ye¡¯s blanket folding skills had been upgraded to level 2. In his blanket folding experience, there were various methods and techniques for folding and pressing the blanket. However, he didn¡¯t have the opportunity to use them just yet. Now that Ye Sanshi had suggested using a stool, it was the perfect opportunity for everyone to use it together. Wang Ye could also try out the rubbing method he had in mind using the bench. He pressed down firmly on the blanket with the stool, making sure to fold and press it neatly. As he worked, he couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of accomplishment in improving his skills. ¡­ It took a long time to fold a new military blanket into a piece of tofu, as Wang Ye had learned from the teaching videos he watched outside. However, he knew that the process was important for more than just achieving a perfectly folded blanket. Wang Ye understood that the blanket folding exercise was meant to help grind the recruits¡¯ temper. As new recruits with varying personalities and backgrounds, they each brought their own traits and habits to the group. To ensure obedience and teamwork, it was important to temper their individual traits and mold them into a cohesive unit. The blanket folding exercise was a tool to achieve this goal. Chapter 24 Chapter 24 Strictly speaking, it was impossible to fold a new blanket into a standard tofu block. Even if Wang Ye¡¯s quilt folding skills were at the maximum level, he wouldn¡¯t be able to do it. This had nothing to do with the technique but with the materials. Of course, this didn¡¯t mean that techniques were useless. If the materials weren¡¯t sufficient, he could train them. If the technique wasn¡¯t good, then refining the materials would be pointless. Furthermore, techniques could help to train materials quickly. For example, Wang Ye was now visualizing the rubbing method in his mind. He imagined holding a stool on the spread-out blanket and turning it bit by bit, slowly compressing the fabric. After spending seven to eight minutes under the blanket, Wang Ye began to fold it carefully and slowly, utilizing all his experience and skills. Another seven to eight minutes later¡­ it became clear that the lack of materials was indeed a problem. Looking at the quilt in front of him, which still looked a little swollen even though it resembled tofu, Wang Ye felt somewhat helpless. Fortunately, he had some experience. With a thought, he noticed that the experience points for the level 2 skill of folding blankets had increased to (1/20). Wang Ye spread the blanket again, but this time, he didn¡¯t press it down and immediately began folding it again. After folding it, he only made a few minor repairs. As expected, there was no experience gained from slacking off. He opened the blanket again and folded it once more. This time, Wang Ye approached it with the same level of seriousness as the first time, except for not pressing it down. As expected, his experience points for the quilt folding skill increased to two points. ¡°I knew it. Forget it, I¡¯ll just fold it while pressing it!¡± Wang Ye sighed to himself. He realized he couldn¡¯t just focus on gaining experience and leveling up his skills while neglecting the material training. If he didn¡¯t fold the blanket properly, it would be impossible to create a qualified product, and he would inevitably face criticism in the future, no matter how skilled he was. Therefore, he couldn¡¯t afford to delay this job. With this in mind, Wang Ye spread the blanket again and began to press it down with the small stool. Of course, not everyone had the same approach as Wang Ye. Many of the other recruits fixed their blankets after folding them, or they thought of ways to press them down only after finishing the folding process. Each person had their own methods. Midway through, some individuals made too much noise and were scolded by Ye Sanshi for disturbing others¡¯ sleep. Others felt that they had folded their blankets to the best of their ability, even if not as well as the class monitor, and called for Ye Sanshi to assess their work. As a result, Ye Sanshi would scold and even tear apart the blankets of those who didn¡¯t meet his standards, undoing all their previous efforts in folding and pressing. They could only continue to fold with bitterness. The task started around 5 o¡¯clock and continued until 6 o¡¯clock, with the sky outside beginning to brighten. Suddenly, a horn sounded from outside, and the group of recruits became alert. No one had slept well. They had stayed up too late last night and woke up too early this morning, despite the push-ups making them feel drowsy. However, talking was not allowed while folding blankets and the task had caused some to feel sleepy again. At this moment, the unexpected bugle call jolted everyone, causing them to tremble. ¡°What¡¯s happening?¡± ¡°Gathering again?¡± ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± It was the recruits¡¯ first day in the army, and they had never heard such a bugle call before. No one knew what it meant. ¡°Look a live, what¡¯s all the commotion about?¡± Ye Sanshi asked calmly. ¡°Alright, there are still ten minutes left. After that, I will check your results. Fold them carefully. If you don¡¯t meet my expectations, there will be no lunch break today,¡± he warned. Ye Sanshi¡¯s words were like a death sentence, instantly terrifying the recruits who had just been jolted awake by the reveille. Lunch break was now over! ¡°I¡¯m already sleepy, but you won¡¯t let me take a nap,¡± they grumbled with a growing sense of resentment. Although Wang Ye couldn¡¯t hear the inner thoughts of the other recruits, he knew that they were probably cursing Ye Sanshi under their breaths and may have even brought their ancestors into the mix. They thought he was being inhumane. But despite their grievances, no one dared to dawdle. In the last ten minutes, everyone made use of their time to perfect their blankets. Wang Ye was no exception. He had just taken apart his blanket and was about to overlap it. This time, he quickly grabbed the stool and pressed down on the blanket again before folding it with the utmost care. ¡°Shh, shh ~¡± Ten minutes passed in the blink of an eye, and a whistle sounded outside the building. ¡°Let¡¯s go, gather downstairs!¡± Ye Sanshi stood up first, but he didn¡¯t check the blankets right away. The recruits didn¡¯t dare to delay and followed him out. In the corridor, the other dormitories were in a similar situation, with the recruits all coming out at the same time. Soon, they gathered downstairs and stood in the same position as during the first gathering. Wang Ye deliberately looked at the position of the recruit who had run away. In fact, not only Wang Ye, but many other recruits had been looking over there since coming down. Everyone was curious about what had happened earlier, and how could they not be concerned after what had just occurred? No one had asked or said anything in the dormitory, and the class monitor had not given them a chance to do so. Everyone had to endure it. But now, as they gathered downstairs, they finally had a chance to satisfy their curiosity and take a closer look. No one could resist it. ¡°Hey, he¡¯s back!¡± Wang Ye spotted the recruit at a glance. It seemed like he had been caught and persuaded to return. Wang Ye wondered if he had been punished for his earlier escape. This was something that everyone was puzzled about, but unfortunately, they didn¡¯t have the chance to ask him about it at the moment. Wu Jianfeng appeared again in front of everyone after they had gathered, but he didn¡¯t mention the earlier incident. It was as if it had never happened. He went straight to the point, saying, ¡°Today is the first day of your official training in the army. I won¡¯t say much except to remind you that the new recruit company is a place of suffering. You must be mentally prepared.¡± ¡°Alright, Sergeant Liu, I¡¯ll leave the rest to you!¡± Wu Jianfeng added, delegating the responsibility to Platoon Leader Liu, who was actually a veteran squad leader of Class One. All three platoon leaders of the recruits were experienced squad leaders. For example, the platoon leader of Wang Ye¡¯s second platoon was the sixth squad leader of the next class. ¡°Next, we will begin counting practice. We will start from the first squad¡­¡± Platoon Leader Liu stood in front of everyone and shouted. On the first day, the new recruits didn¡¯t undergo any physical training during their morning exercises. Instead, they started with counting practice, and the squad leaders would correct their formation based on their height. ¡°Remember your respective positions. When you gather in the future, you will use this standard position. Now, you are dismissed and can return to the dormitory,¡± Platoon Leader Liu instructed. Everyone was stunned by his words, but they quickly understood his intentions. It had only been a few seconds since they returned to the dormitory when a whistle sounded from downstairs again. Chapter 25 Chapter 25 They dispersed and reassembled repeatedly, with the whistle blowing each time to gather everyone to line up and report their numbers. ¡°Don¡¯t you know your own number? The comrade in front of you said five, so why did you also shout five?¡± a squad leader scolded. ¡°Fuck! What¡¯s wrong with you? Is your brain made of paste? Don¡¯t you know what comes after eight?¡± another leader berated. ¡°Where¡¯s your voice? Is your mouth only for eating?¡± a third leader barked. ¡°Go over there and shout your number a hundred times!¡± a fourth leader ordered. ¡°Speak up! I didn¡¯t hear you,¡± a fifth leader said. ¡°You don¡¯t even have the strength to report your number. How do you expect to defend our country? Nonsense! Shout it out!¡± a sixth leader yelled. ¡­ For half an hour, from 6:10 to 6:40 pm, the recruits did nothing else but repeatedly disband, assemble, line up, and count off. Accidents occurred frequently, resulting in more scolding from the squad leaders. Some soldiers, perhaps due to nervousness or other factors, made mistakes in their numbers, not just once but several times. Sergeant Liu gritted his teeth in frustration. After half an hour, Wang Ye¡¯s throat felt sore from shouting ¡°eight¡± repeatedly. At 6:40 pm, the last gathering was dismissed. The whistle stopped blowing downstairs, and Ye Sanshi, the class monitor, followed them back to the dormitory. ¡­ ¡°We will now begin the internal inspection,¡± Ye Sanshi announced, standing at the door with his hands behind his back. He walked over to the metal frame bed across from his own, and Zhang Ping¡¯an and Gu Yingnan immediately became nervous. ¡°Do you think you folded your blanket properly?¡± Ye Sanshi asked, eyeing Zhang Ping¡¯an¡¯s blanket. Zhang Ping¡¯an, who was a bit simple and honest, felt at a loss and mumbled, ¡°No, class monitor, it¡¯s not good.¡± ¡°Look at me and speak up like a man. Don¡¯t talk like a mosquito,¡± Ye Sanshi ordered, urging Zhang Ping¡¯an to raise his head. ¡°Yes,¡± Zhang Ping¡¯an said, his face turning even redder. Wang Ye couldn¡¯t help but feel sympathy for him. ¡°I think you must have learned how to make cooked wheaten food. You made your blanket look like a roll,¡± Ye Sanshi commented but didn¡¯t dwell on it. He then turned his attention to the upper bunk. ¡°You too, take a look at what you folded. Where are the sides? Is this tofu?¡± Ye Sanshi asked Gu Yingnan. ¡°Yes,¡± Gu Yingnan replied, feeling bitter in her heart. Ye Sanshi then walked over to Wang Ye¡¯s bed. When he saw the folded blanket, he was slightly taken aback. ¡°Oh?¡± Although the blanket was still not up to his standards, the way it was folded was clearly at a different level than the other recruits¡¯. Despite being a bit swollen, the shape of the quilt had come out, and the corners were also defined. Ye Sanshi was certain that if it wasn¡¯t for the problem with Wang Ye¡¯s materials, or if he had changed his blanket, Wang Ye would have been able to fold a qualified tofu block. Ye Sanshi smiled slightly. ¡°Wang Ye, although your blanket is still far from meeting my requirements, it¡¯s much better than theirs!¡± Wang Ye smiled but didn¡¯t say anything in response. Ye Sanshi looked at Wang Ye and said, ¡°You were also the fastest during today¡¯s emergency gathering. Although I can see that your physical fitness isn¡¯t very good, it doesn¡¯t matter.¡± He then patted Wang Ye¡¯s shoulder before looking at the rest of the class. ¡°Wang Ye¡¯s performance is currently the best in the class. There¡¯s something I want to tell you now so you won¡¯t think I¡¯m not giving you a chance.¡± After a brief pause, Ye Sanshi continued. ¡°In the army, a squad usually has a squad leader and a deputy squad leader. However, the recruit company only has me as the squad leader and no deputy squad leader. I think you should be able to understand what this means, right?¡± ¡°Class monitor, are you saying that the deputy class monitor will be chosen from our recruits?¡± Deng Hai asked directly. Ye Sanshi gave him a stern look. ¡°Do a hundred squats to help you remember. Remember, next time you speak, report properly!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Deng Hai¡¯s mouth twitched, and he felt the urge to slap himself. Why did he jump out to answer? Great, now he was punished again. ¡°Report! Yes!¡± Deng Hai quickly corrected himself, determined to avoid further punishment. Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t wait for him to finish and continued, ¡°Deng Hai was correct. The deputy squad leader will indeed be a recruit, and it won¡¯t take long to decide.¡± Usually, they would spend about a week in training before the appointment of the deputy squad leader. Unless the deputy squad leader performed poorly, he would not be replaced in the future. Ye Sanshi explained while observing the reactions of the recruits. The recruits¡¯ responses were different, with some immediately raising their heads and puffing out their chests while others looked directly at Wang Ye. It was clear that Wang Ye¡¯s performance and the meaning behind Ye Sanshi¡¯s words were already apparent. If everyone didn¡¯t work hard, Wang Ye would be chosen as the deputy squad leader of Class Five. ¡°I know that some of you may not have volunteered to join the army. Some of you may have lied about your purpose last night. But that¡¯s not important. What I want to tell you is that if you want to advance in the army and have a better future, the first step is to become the deputy squad leader of the recruit company. Starting from the recruit company, you can strive to be top-notch and outstanding. Now that he has become the vice-class monitor, he is one step ahead. If you perform well, you will have a chance to be rated as an outstanding recruit, and this will increase your chances of being assigned to a good company. When you become a first-class soldier next year, you will also have a chance to officially become a deputy squad leader. You may even have the opportunity to join the party and become a backbone to be nurtured¡­¡± Ye Sanshi¡¯s words were calm, but Wang Ye could that some of his squad mates eyes lit up strangely. ¡°Mission reminder: [Main Mission ¨C Become the vice-class monitor within ten days. Mission reward ¨C Two skill points.]¡± Wang Ye was slightly stunned. He clenched his fists but didn¡¯t say anything. Ye Sanshi continued his speech, ¡°Deputy class monitor, internal affairs are important, but other training performances are equally crucial. If you have any ideas, work hard to achieve them.¡± He then looked at Wang Ye again, ¡°You understand what I mean. I believe that you are also committed to developing yourself in the army, so do your best!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye answered firmly, standing straight and shouting loudly. He wasn¡¯t going to be modest. He was determined to achieve his goal, so why should he hold back. Although his behavior might cause others in the class to form negative opinions about him or even isolate him temporarily, Wang Ye didn¡¯t care. He believed that if someone had the ability, they should compete with him, and if they didn¡¯t, then they should simply watch him become the vice-class monitor. As for those who were unconvinced, Wang Ye would use his strength to prove himself and win them over. Chapter 26 Chapter 26 ¡°This is a mess! Look at what you¡¯re folding. We¡¯ll have to work overtime today!¡± The inspection of the blankets was terrible, and even though the objective reason was that the blankets were new, Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t care. Instead, he used it as a means to torment the recruits. In Ye Sanshi¡¯s view, how could a new recruit learn discipline without being pushed to their limits? He believed in grinding and pushing recruits to their limits through reprimands, overtime work, and strict inspections of even the smallest details like the folding of blankets. This was the essence of his training methods. Although Wang Ye¡¯s situation was unexpected, the final result did not change much. On the contrary, he even set a target for the other recruits in the class. By using Wang Ye as a benchmark, some recruits were motivated to surpass his performance. While this might have caused some disharmony in the class and even placed a target on Wang Ye¡¯s back, Ye Sanshi was not concerned about it. He believed that if Wang Ye¡¯s performance inspired the others to chase after him and improve their overall training results, then it was a good thing. The recruits looked bitter, but Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t give them a chance to speak. ¡°Alright, bring your toiletries and follow me,¡± he ordered. He picked up his small yellow basin first, then went over to get the cup, toothbrush, and other toiletries. After the recruits gathered their belongings, he led them out of the dormitory. There was no washroom in the dormitory of the recruit company, so the recruits had to wash up at the sink outside. Fortunately, the area was spacious, and although the tap was limited, it was easy to wash up in the morning. The yellow basin they had used the night before to soak their feet could be used to fill water and wash his face and brush his teeth in the drain by the side. A few minutes later, they returned to the dormitory. Everyone began to clean up carefully under Ye Sanshi¡¯s various instructions. ¡°I¡¯ve never mopped the floor like this at home!¡± ¡°Sigh, isn¡¯t that so? When I was studying in school, I always ran first when I was cleaning, but now¡­¡± After Ye Sanshi came back to the dormitory, he gave everyone some cleaning tips before leaving with a notebook and pen. He didn¡¯t disclose where he was going, but someone had shouted downstairs just now, and everyone knew that the class monitors had come down for a meeting. Without the class monitor in class five, everyone was much more relaxed. ¡°Sigh, I must have lost my mind by joining the army! Brothers, I¡¯m starting to regret it!¡± Deng Hai exclaimed as he flung the cloth and pulled out a small stool from under the bed. He sat down with a vexed look. ¡°Doesn¡¯t your girlfriend like soldiers? You¡¯re doing this for love!¡± someone laughed. Deng Hai looked over and sighed, ¡°That¡¯s right! But now, I feel like I was too impulsive. If I had known that the army was like this, I wouldn¡¯t have come even if we broke up.¡± ¡°Are you willing to break up?¡± someone joked. ¡°By the way, bro, what does your girlfriend look like? Do you have a photo? Let everyone see.¡± ¡°Yes, but I¡¯m not going to show it to you, you bunch of lecherous men,¡± Deng Hai said, taking the initiative to change the topic. ¡°Hey, what do you think happened to the brother who ran away earlier?¡± ¡°What else could it be? It¡¯s obvious that he failed to escape and was persuaded to come back!¡± ¡°Then do you think he will be punished?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t think so. Didn¡¯t we see it just now? There¡¯s nothing unusual about that brother. However, I reckon that his class monitor will definitely not like him in the future. He might even make things difficult for him!¡± ¡­. The group of recruits was not being supervised by their squad leader, so they were a bit slow in their work and were mostly focused on chatting. Wang Ye, on the other hand, didn¡¯t participate in the conversation. He realized that he seemed to be isolated as everyone deliberately avoided looking at him, except for one person -Wan Baojiang, whom Wang Ye had helped before. ¡°Brother, I support you to be the vice-class monitor,¡± Wan Baojiang said in a low voice as he approached Wang Ye with a rag in his hand. As soon as Wan Baojiang spoke, all the recruits who were previously chatting stopped talking at the same time. Despite the small size of the dormitory, everyone could hear him clearly. All eyes were now on Wang Ye and their ears were perked up, curious about what would happen next. Being the vice-captain was the first chance for advancement in the army. If Wang Ye refused, it would just be a verbal statement. As young people, who wouldn¡¯t want to stand out? Even those who didn¡¯t want to come to the army would still want to excel. If Wang Ye performed well, he could brag to his family when he called home. From the looks of it, Wang Ye had indeed performed better than the others, though some may have been holding back or thought he was showing off. Regardless, everyone was interested in what Wan Baojiang had said and wanted to hear Wang Ye¡¯s thoughts. After looking at Wan Baojiang and then at the others, Wang Ye smiled and said, ¡°Thank you!¡± He then looked at everyone else and said, ¡°I don¡¯t like to hide things. I came to the army to do my best.¡± After a brief pause, Wang Ye continued, ¡°Being the vice-class monitor is just the first step and I will give it my all. If you have any ideas, express them directly, and we can compete openly. Anything is possible. I¡¯m just saying that I won¡¯t go easy on you.¡± ¡°Wang Ye, your words are straightforward. Everyone is competing fairly. Although I feel that my chances are slim, I still want to give it a try!¡± Gu Yingnan said. As soon as Gu Yingnan finished speaking, others followed suit. Deng Hai, who had a lively personality, said with a smile, ¡°Actually, I wanted to be the one too, but I don¡¯t think I have a chance. Blackface Ye seems to have a problem with me, but I¡¯ll still give it a try. Who knows, maybe I¡¯ll be the one who gets the position in the end. That way, my girlfriend and I can brag about it.¡± It seemed that he had changed his mind since earlier, even giving Ye Sanshi a nickname. ¡°I definitely won¡¯t have the chance, but I will learn from you!¡± Zhang Ping¡¯an said with a silly smile. ¡­.. Almost everyone in the dormitory had expressed their stance. Wang Ye then said, ¡°Let¡¯s compete fairly. No matter what the final result is, we have to keep doing what we¡¯re doing now.¡± He then flashed the rag in his hand and said, ¡°You don¡¯t want to lose to me in the internal affairs department, right?¡± Deng Hai smiled and stood up from the bench, and the others also seemed to be excited all of a sudden, working extra hard when wiping the floor, especially when wiping their own bed frame. Wan Baojiang was still standing beside Wang Ye, and he reached out to give him a thumbs up. ¡°You¡¯re really suitable to be the vice-class monitor,¡± he said. Wang Ye looked at him speechlessly. He knew that Wan Baojiang was straightforward, but there were some things that you didn¡¯t have to say directly, even if they were true. Now everyone was looking over. ¡°Good luck, everyone!¡± Wang Ye smiled and didn¡¯t answer Wan Baojiang. He then squatted down and continued to clean under the bed. For Wang Ye, what he did today could be considered a showdown. It was important to get along with others, and Wang Ye, an old fox with social experience, knew this very well. He didn¡¯t want to be ostracised, and he wanted to show that he was capable of being the vice-class monitor. ¡­. Chapter 27 Chapter 27 ¡°All classes on small duty, gather.¡± At 7:10 pm, when Ye Sanshi had just stepped into the dormitory, another shout came from downstairs. ¡°Hmm? Small duty?¡± Everyone¡¯s eyes were a little confused and puzzled. No one knew what it was. Moreover, Class Five didn¡¯t seem to have such a thing. Seeing that everyone was looking at him, Ye Sanshi first looked around at the cleaning situation in the dormitory, then said indifferently, ¡°The small duty is arranged by the class. Every day, one person will go to the cafeteria in advance to get food for everyone.¡± After saying this, he looked directly at Zhang Ping¡¯an, who was on the opposite bed. ¡°Zhang Ping¡¯an, you go today!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Zhang Ping¡¯an actually stood at attention and saluted. ¡°In the future, there¡¯s no need to report and salute. Just reply with a yes!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± ¡°Okay, go ahead.¡± Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t say much and let Zhang Ping¡¯an leave. After Zhang Ping¡¯an left, Ye Sanshi took out a white glove from his pocket and put it on. He looked at everyone and didn¡¯t say anything. Then, he turned around and closed the door. When Wang Ye saw his action, his heart skipped a beat. This was bad. If he was not mistaken, no one seemed to have wiped the back of the door. Sure enough, Ye Sanshi wiped the wooden board behind the door with his hand and showed everyone the black smudges on his fingers. ¡°Look, is this the hygiene you guys maintain?¡± Ye Sanshi¡¯s face darkened as he looked around. ¡°Deng Hai, repeat what I said about hygiene!¡± Deng Hai was called out, which made him feel very helpless. However, he had already been singled out, so he had no choice but to repeat what Ye Sanshi had said about hygiene. ¡°Report, sir. Class monitor, you just said that we have to be careful in cleaning. The entire dormitory, including the corners of the corridor outside, whether visible or invisible, must be carefully wiped with a rag to make it spotless,¡± Deng Hai replied reluctantly. ¡°Hmph, so this is the answer you¡¯re giving me now?¡± Ye Sanshi pulled a stern face and said in a deep voice, ¡°Today is the first day, so I won¡¯t argue with you. Deng Hai, the door is now in your hands.¡± Deng Hai was definitely cursing in his heart, but he had no choice but to reply with a ¡°yes¡± and then go to get a rag. Next, Ye Sanshi checked other places. Just like when they were checking the folding of the blanket, the situation was terrible. Even when everyone was cleaning, they had put in a lot of effort. However, it was obvious that everyone who had just joined the army had not yet adapted to the harsh standards. The white glove was originally pure white, but after Ye Sanshi finished inspecting it, the five fingers and even the inside of the palm had changed color. Other than Zhang Ping¡¯an, who was on duty, everyone else in the class picked up their rags again. Fortunately, there was no punishment, only some scolding and cursing. Wang Ye and the others had also heard this situation. It was not only their own class, but also the class next door. The curses of the class monitors could be heard through the wall. ¡­.. ¡°Shh!¡± A whistle sounded. Wang Ye raised his hand and looked at his watch. It was already 7:20 pm. ¡°Alright, gather downstairs!¡± Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t torment everyone for too long. In these ten minutes, those places in the dormitory that didn¡¯t meet the standards were redone under his supervision. Under his lead, the entire class didn¡¯t rush down like before. Instead, they lined up in a row, walked out of the dormitory, and gathered outside the building. ¡°Unity is strength¡­ This power is iron, this power is steel¡­¡± ¡°Can¡¯t you guys open your mouths? How long has it been? Why is it still like this? I want to hear a sound. Start again!¡± In front of the canteen, there were nearly a hundred recruits. Perhaps 90% of them wanted to rush up and kick Wu Jianfeng away, then hold him down and beat him up. They could already smell the fragrance in the canteen, but this fellow actually didn¡¯t allow them to enter directly after leading everyone over. He even wanted them to gather at the entrance of the canteen and sing first. Additionally, even when they were singing, he would always complain that everyone was not singing loudly enough. Eventually, he even went as far as to say that they were singing without any emotion. How could he expect them to put their emotions into the song ¡°Unity is Strength¡± when they were shouting it out loud? Wang Ye had no idea how to do this, and the other recruits were clearly in the same boat. They could only endure his torment. The hungry recruits sang ¡°Unity is Strength¡± for over ten minutes at the entrance of the canteen, where the aroma of food was wafting through the air. However, their resentment grew with each passing moment. Finally, the sergeant relented and allowed them into the cafeteria, which contained ten large, round tables, with one recruit standing beside each of them. There was no need for any further instructions; the recruits knew exactly where to go and quickly made their way to their respective squad positions. ¡°Wow, is the food in the army so sumptuous?¡± ¡°How extravagant!¡± Upon entering the canteen and surveying the food on the table, some of the recruits let out a soft sigh. A large basin was placed in the center, filled with sweet potatoes, buns, steamed buns, and fried pancakes. Rice bowls were also arranged around the table, each containing porridge, a bottle of milk, an apple, and a banana. For many of them, it was the most lavish breakfast they had ever experienced. ¡°Did I tell you you can start?!¡± A sudden loud shout came from behind. Wang Ye turned around to see Class 7¡¯s table, where their class monitor was holding a pair of chopsticks, clearly frustrated. In Class 7, one of the recruits had covered his hand, and a bun had dropped onto the ground. He stood there with a red, embarrassed face, unsure of what to do. ¡°Pick it up!¡± their squad leader bellowed once more. The recruit dared not resist and quickly squatted down to retrieve the bun. ¡°Sit down. You have three minutes,¡± the squad leader instructed. He didn¡¯t continue to berate the recruit, but the other recruits couldn¡¯t help but glance at him. ¡°Why are you staring at me? Sit down!¡± Ye Sanshi said calmly, taking his seat. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s eat!¡± Wu Jianfeng announced, picking up his chopsticks and addressing the table where only he and the instructor were seated. The hungry recruits in the canteen began to eat, but their nerves were still on edge because the various class monitors were eyeing them fiercely as if they wanted to eat them alive. In Class Five, Deng Hai moved quickly, shoving a fried pancake into his mouth. Wang Ye quickly pulled him back and gestured for him to observe Ye Sanshi. The next moment, Deng Hai held the pancake and opened his mouth, unsure of what to do. ¡°C-Class monitor, W-Would you like this?¡± he stammered, offering the pancake to Ye Sanshi. Ye Sanshi snorted coldly and took the pancake without hesitation. After taking a bite, he looked at the other recruits and said, ¡°What are you all daydreaming about? Eat!¡± ¡­ Chapter 28 Chapter 28 The new recruits, even if some of them were initially unwilling to join the army, were filled with fantasies about their future military life after deciding to enlist. They fantasized about the beauty of the military camp, holding steel spears in their hands, protecting their country, and establishing meritorious deeds. However, reality soon gave them a harsh wake-up call. If the treatment they received last night had initially aligned with their inner fantasies, it may have even exceeded their expectations. But today, after the morning whistle at four, everything had gone far beyond what they had imagined. The company commander was a strict and harsh bastard, and the class monitor was inhumane. The beautiful impression they had of military life last night had completely changed. Many of them even began to regret their decision to join the army. They regretted coming here and enlisting. The blanket was too difficult to fold, the hygiene requirements were too extreme, and even during meal times, there were numerous rules to follow. However, the food provided was sumptuous, and no one complained about the rules. The class monitor had taught everyone how to sing before meals, wait for the company commander¡¯s call to eat, and wait for the class monitor to start eating first. Many recruits were not used to this and felt uncomfortable. However, they knew they had to adapt. They were thousands of miles away from home, their identity cards had been revoked, and they now had military status. ¡­ ¡°Who are you saving it for?¡± Suddenly, Ye Sanshi¡¯s voice interrupted Wang Ye¡¯s meal, causing him to look up. He followed Ye Sanshi¡¯s gaze and noticed that Song Yuejin was the subject of their attention. Song Yuejin seemed worried and responded, ¡°I¡­I don¡¯t like carrots.¡± Wang Ye then noticed a torn bun beside Song Yuejin¡¯s porridge bowl, with shredded carrots inside. ¡°If you don¡¯t want it, then don¡¯t take it. But if you take it, you have to eat it. Pick it up!¡± Ye Sanshi¡¯s voice was stern as he scolded Song Yuejin. Class Five suddenly became the center of attention in the cafeteria. Song Yuejin¡¯s expression was uncomfortable as he hesitantly reached out to pick up the bun. It was clear he didn¡¯t like carrots, and he might have felt aggrieved. However, the problem had already arisen. The atmosphere was tense, but suddenly, Wang Ye stood up and declared, ¡°I¡¯ll eat it. I like carrots!¡± He reached out and took the bun from Song Yuejin¡¯s hand. Wang Ye noticed that the bun had been torn by hand, and since he hadn¡¯t eaten it yet, there was nothing wrong with eating it. He wanted to win over the hearts of his classmates to become the vice-class monitor, and helping a comrade was a way to show unity, which the army always emphasized. Even though he might get scolded by Ye Sanshi, Wang Ye wasn¡¯t afraid. He believed that helping others was a form of unity. Didn¡¯t the army always emphasize unity? Wasn¡¯t helping a comrade a form of unity? ¡°Humph!¡± Ye Sanshi snorted, ¡°This is the first and last time. Remember that the army strictly forbids wasting food. Take only what you can eat, and eat everything you take!¡± Then he commanded, ¡°Why are you all sitting there in a daze? Aren¡¯t you going to eat?¡± The recruits immediately lowered their heads and resumed eating in silence. ¡°Time¡¯s up!¡± A voice from Class 7 interrupted their meal. Wang Ye checked his watch and realized that only three minutes had passed. The recruits of Class 7 had bitter looks on their faces, but their class monitor didn¡¯t seem to care. He put down his chopsticks and stood up. ¡°The duty squad will stay behind to clean up, while the rest of you will follow me,¡± the Class 7 monitor commanded. Everyone in the cafeteria watched as they left, but the company commander and instructor didn¡¯t say anything. The other squad leaders continued to eat, and some even scolded the new recruits for watching the scene. Ye Sanshi also scolded them, ¡°If you like to watch so much, why don¡¯t you follow them and watch as much as you want?¡± Wang Ye and the others quickly turned around and left. Although Wang Ye was curious about whether there would be any punishment for Class 7, he didn¡¯t want to risk getting into trouble by lingering behind. Wang Ye knew it was nonsensical to follow Class 7. Besides, he was still hungry. Soon, only one recruit on duty remained at the table, and a veteran from the kitchen walked over and instructed them, ¡°You don¡¯t need to wash your class¡¯s plates today. Bring the plates and remaining food to the kitchen, and I¡¯ll show you where to put them. At lunch, make sure to finish the remaining food before you go and get your meals.¡± Their class had taken quite a lot of food when they were on duty, and it was impossible to finish it all in two minutes. In the army, wasting food was strictly prohibited, as Ye Sanshi had emphasized. Wang Ye and the others ate their food obediently and didn¡¯t speak. Zhang Ping¡¯an finished all of his food in ten minutes. Without asking if everyone was full or if they needed refills, Ye Sanshi commanded, ¡°Zhang Ping¡¯an, stay behind to clean up, and the rest of you, follow me!¡± When they were on the way, the entire company gathered in the canteen to sing. However, they didn¡¯t have to when they left. They just had to follow their class monitor. But Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t let them leave without a new rule. He taught them that in the army, two people should walk side by side, three people should form a line, and if there were more than three people, they should walk in a column. Wang Ye and his fellow recruits followed this rule as they continued their training in the army. ¡­ ¡°When we get back to the dormitory, take a break. You can go to the restroom if you need to. If you don¡¯t want to go, you can sit for a while, but don¡¯t lie down on the bed!¡± Ye Sanshi informed everyone upon their return to the dormitory. He added, ¡°Remember, it¡¯s not sleeping time. No one is allowed to lie down on the bed.¡± This was another rule, and Wang Ye was not surprised by it. He had learned about this rule before he joined the army. However, some of the recruits might not have been aware of it. Regardless, everyone was beginning to feel numb to the constant stream of rules and regulations in the army. There were rules for everything in the army, so it wasn¡¯t surprising that recruits weren¡¯t allowed to lie down on the bed during non-sleeping hours. ¡°Sir, I need to go to the restroom,¡± Wang Ye reported to Ye Sanshi. ¡°I¡¯m going too!¡± Deng Hai quickly added. Ye Sanshi nodded without saying anything. ¡°Okay, go!¡± Wang Ye and Deng Hai left the dormitory together. In the corridor, Deng Hai let out a sigh of relief and muttered to himself, ¡°Phew, finally some fresh air.¡± Wang Ye smiled and replied, ¡°Is that what you call freedom? We only have two minutes to go to the restroom.¡± Deng Hai nodded in agreement. ¡°Yeah, I feel like I¡¯m free as long as I¡¯m out of Blackface Ye¡¯s sight for a second!¡± Then he leaned in closer and whispered, ¡°Brother, can you help me out later?¡± Wang Ye looked at him with a puzzled expression. ¡°What do you need my help with?¡± ¡°I want to smoke a cigarette after dinner, but we¡¯re not allowed to,¡± Deng Hai explained. ¡°¡­¡± Wang Ye was left speechless and felt a bit regretful. He didn¡¯t even feel the need to go to the restroom anymore and decided to go back to the dormitory. He couldn¡¯t believe Deng Hai had forgotten that smoking was strictly prohibited during the recruit period, especially since they had just been told about it the day before. And why did Deng Hai even have cigarettes with him? ¡­ Chapter 29 Chapter 29 ¡°You hid cigarettes?¡± Wang Ye asked in surprise. Deng Hai nodded and then leaned in closer and whispered, ¡°Brother, if you want to smoke, I¡¯ll let you have a few puffs later. I only have one pack left, and there isn¡¯t much left in it.¡± Wang Ye immediately refused. ¡°No, I don¡¯t want to smoke.¡± Although he had occasionally smoked in his previous life, he wasn¡¯t addicted to smoking. He had bought two cigarettes before enlisting, but only as a precautionary measure. He didn¡¯t even consider smoking and didn¡¯t react when Ye Sanshi warned them about smoking being strictly prohibited during the recruit period. Wang Ye shook his head in disbelief. He couldn¡¯t believe that Deng Hai hid cigarettes and was willing to risk getting caught for smoking during their recruit period. He looked at his friend and reminded him, ¡°There are too many people around now, and there¡¯s always someone in the restroom. How are you going to smoke without getting caught? Be careful!¡± Deng Hai nodded, ¡°I know. I¡¯ll just have a few puffs. And when no one¡¯s around, can you keep an eye out for me? Please, brother?¡± ¡°¡­¡± What else could Wang Ye say? He was very helpless to have encountered such a figure. ¡°Alright, be careful later. If you have the chance, just take a few puffs.¡± Wang Ye was hoping for a constant flow of people in and out of the bathroom to avoid being scammed again by the man. However, reality proved to be different than his expectations, as there was no one else in the bathroom at that time. He guessed that it was because other class monitors hadn¡¯t dismissed their students yet. ¡°Brother, I¡¯ll smoke two mouthfuls first. Just two mouthfuls.¡± Seeing that there was no one in the toilet and no one coming in from outside, Deng Hai didn¡¯t even wait for Wang Ye to leave the bathroom before he pulled his pants up and crouched down. Then, he took out a lighter and a crumpled cigarette from his socks before running to the innermost pit and squatting down. ¡°Pa!¡± The sound of a lighter rang out. Wang Ye noticed a small plume of smoke emanating from inside the bathroom. Feeling helpless, he could only stand by the door and listen to the commotion outside. Deng Hai seemed to know what he was doing, or perhaps he was just controlled by his smoking addiction. As soon as he lit the cigarette, he greedily took two or three puffs like a starving ghost. He smoked one-third of the cigarette before hastily putting it out on the sole of his shoe. ¡°Okay, thanks, brother,¡± Deng Hai said as he swiftly put away the remaining half of the cigarette and the lighter while standing up. ¡°I think you¡¯d better get rid of this habit. Otherwise, if you walk too much at night, you¡¯ll definitely bump into ghosts!¡± Wang Ye advised, feeling a bit helpless about the situation. He then walked towards the pit and began to use the toilet. ¡°Sigh, I know. Isn¡¯t this really uncomfortable?¡± As he spoke, he ran to the window. He opened his mouth and breathed heavily. Wang Ye looked at him speechlessly. This guy was really cunning. Not only was Deng Hai audacious, but he was also detail-oriented. He was even aware that his mouth smelled of smoke and ran to the window to disperse the odor. Wang Ye didn¡¯t say anything as they heard footsteps approaching from outside. After using the bathroom, Wang Ye washed his hands at the sink outside and walked back to the dormitory with Deng Hai, without being detected. Deng Hai¡¯s smoking was not excessive, and with his careful breathing, Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t seem to notice the smell of smoke when they returned to the dormitory. In just a short amount of time, Deng Hai had already snuck off to the bathroom to smoke a few times. ¡­. ¡°Shh!¡± At exactly eight o¡¯clock, a whistle blew from downstairs, signaling the start of the next activity. The entire company gathered once again, but this time, the company commander didn¡¯t instruct them to stay put. Along with the instructor, they led everyone toward the camp gate. Once they arrived, the recruits lined up with their backs to the flag, facing the gate. ¡°Today marks the beginning of your official military training,¡± Wu Jianfeng announced as he looked over the group. He then turned his head and pointed to the open door behind him. ¡°The world outside is a beautiful place, full of various foods, drinks, and entertainment. I understand that many of you were not obedient before and indulged in those pleasures outside,¡± Wu Jianfeng continued. ¡°But I want to make something clear. Ever since you stepped into this military camp, everything outside is no longer relevant to you. At least for the next two years, it will have no significance in your life,¡± he emphasized. After a brief pause, Wu Jianfeng shouted again, ¡°Do you know why there are so many beautiful and peaceful worlds outside?¡± There was no response from the recruits, but Wu Jianfeng didn¡¯t need an answer to continue. ¡°That¡¯s because we soldiers are on the outside,¡± Wu Jianfeng continued in a commanding tone. ¡°In this world, there¡¯s no such thing as a peaceful time. There¡¯s only someone carrying a heavy burden for you to move forward.¡± ¡°In the past, you were just ordinary people. You could enjoy peace and all the good things that came with it. But your identities have changed now. From the moment you put on your military uniforms, cancel your identity cards, and register your military status, you become the bearers,¡± he explained. ¡°Behind us are our families, our brothers and sisters, and our motherland,¡± Wu Jianfeng continued with a sense of passion. ¡°Comrades, dignity is only found on the edge of the sword, and truth is only within the range of the cannon. Peace can only be attained on the backs of our soldiers.¡± ¡°Only when we stand can we have the lights of thousands of homes behind us, the colorful world outside, and the peace and contentment of our fellow villagers,¡± he declared with conviction. ¡°Comrades, are you willing to become true soldiers and bear this heavy responsibility?¡± ¡°I¡¯m willing!¡± The recruits shouted in unison. There were no veterans berating them but their voices were louder than ever before. The energy in the air was palpable, and everyone¡¯s blood was boiling with excitement. Wang Ye, despite being a reincarnated person with a mature outlook, couldn¡¯t help feeling his own blood pump with adrenaline. He was still a man, and no matter how mature he was, he still enjoyed the simple pleasures in life. ¡°Good, very good!¡± Wu Jianfeng praised them loudly, his voice filled with pride. He then turned around and waved his hand, signaling for the door to be closed. The electric door slowly shut, and the barrier outside was pushed closer by a group of veterans. As the door closed, the once-excited recruits began to feel restless once again. Some stood up and peered out, wanting to catch a glimpse of the outside world. Others wiped their eyes, and some even clenched their fists tightly. ¡°The 2009 Ironbones Hero Regiment recruit company will officially begin training!¡± announced the instructor, Kang Hua, who had been standing behind Wu Jianfeng. As the instructor, Kang Hua finally had the chance to shout out these words, and he quickly began directing the recruits. ¡°First row, follow me!¡± he commanded. ¡°Second Platoon, follow me!¡± The three platoon leaders of the recruit company stepped forward and led their respective platoons to separate locations. Wang Ye was part of the second platoon and followed his leader to the basketball court behind the dormitory building. The training had officially begun, and the recruits were ready to take on the challenge of becoming true soldiers. ¡­.. Chapter 30 Chapter 30 ¡°Attention!¡± ¡°At ease!¡± ¡°Turn right!¡± ¡­ On the basketball court, the three classes were separated and led by their respective leaders. Wang Ye¡¯s class, Class Five, was still under the command of Ye Sanshi. The entire class took up a designated area on the court and practiced the rotation method, with each member taking turns to turn around. ¡°Zhang Ping¡¯an, you idiot! What are you doing?¡± Ye Sanshi cursed, looking at Zhang Ping¡¯an¡¯s flushed face. ¡°I don¡¯t know if your reflexes are broken, but why are you always one step behind everyone else?¡± he continued to berate him. Wang Ye looked at Zhang Ping¡¯an, who was the first to turn around, feeling helpless. There was nothing he could do to help. ¡°Continue! Look left and right again. Watch how I deal with you!¡± Ye Sanshi scolded fiercely, staring at Zhang Ping¡¯an. Ye Sanshi looked at everyone once again and shouted, ¡°Attention!¡± This time, everyone stood at attention without any issues. Although Zhang Ping¡¯an seemed a little slow, he managed to catch up. However, when Ye Sanshi commanded them to turn left again, Zhang Ping¡¯an¡¯s footsteps became flustered. He waited for everyone else to lift their feet before nervously glancing at the recruits beside him, and then hurriedly followed with hurried footsteps. Ye Sanshi suppressed the urge to jump up and kick him, reminding himself that Zhang Ping¡¯an was the future cook of the kitchen, and he needed to endure it. ¡°Hu ~!¡± He took a deep breath. Ye Sanshi walked up to Zhang Ping¡¯an, and as he lowered his head in fear, Ye Sanshi held back his temper and spoke kindly. ¡°Don¡¯t be nervous,¡± he said. ¡°Remember, the moment you hear my command, turn to the left immediately. Don¡¯t hesitate. I won¡¯t scold you even if you make a mistake.¡± Zhang Ping¡¯an raised his head, still looking unsure. But he wasn¡¯t the only one. The other recruits, especially Deng Hai, seemed to be equally stunned. But Ye Sanshi¡¯s demeanor quickly changed, and he reverted back to his strict self. ¡°What are you looking at?¡± he barked. ¡°I¡¯m specifically referring to Zhang Ping¡¯an. He has a chef¡¯s license. What about you? Do you have the ability? If you don¡¯t, then behave yourself. If you make a mistake, look at my size 42 soles. I¡¯ll kick you or not!¡± Reality hit hard, and the recruits of Class Five began to realize the harshness of military camp life. Ye Sanshi¡¯s words didn¡¯t sit well with some of the recruits, who thought that he was giving Zhang Ping¡¯an preferential treatment just because he had a chef certificate. However, no one dared to speak up and challenge him. In the eyes of many recruits, the kitchen was seen as a place for the ¡°useless¡± soldiers, and they believed that they had come to the army to shoot guns, play with cannons, and drive tanks. They were all 18 or 19-year-old boys who had not yet experienced the devastating realities of society. Nevertheless, they maintained their purest understanding of the world. Only Wang Ye knew that the kitchen squad was an excellent opportunity for ordinary soldiers. However, he was not one of them. Ever since he had made the decision to join the army and awakened his system, it was clear that he would not be able to remain a mere soldier. With this thought in mind, Wang Ye¡¯s body and mind sprang into action as Ye Sanshi issued another order. ¡°The skill transformation is successful!¡± Wang Ye wondered how useful the skill would be after its transformation. In truth, he could still perform the task flawlessly without relying on the skill. Nonetheless, he decided to test it out. After all, it was a free opportunity to try. Who knows, there might be benefits to upgrading the skill. ¡­.. ¡°Fuck your mother, who do you think you are!¡± Suddenly, a furious roar erupted from not far away. Suddenly, all the students in Class Five turned their heads to look. Ye Sanshi followed suit and in the next moment, he disregarded the students and sprinted over. ¡°Holy crap, that guy is fighting with their class monitor!¡± exclaimed one of the students. Deng Hai, who was standing beside Wang Ye, widened his eyes in surprise. ¡°What a fierce person!¡± Gu Yingnan remarked. In fact, they were not the only ones shocked by the sudden altercation. The rest of Class Five were equally dumbfounded. Over in the training area for Class Four, a recruit was seen in a heated argument with their squad leader. Suddenly, things escalated and they started physically fighting with each other. It was as though they had lost their minds, and in a matter of moments, both of them were lying on the ground. The other recruits from Class Four stood by, looking as though they wanted to intervene and stop the fight, but they merely surrounded the two fighters and did nothing else. Someone from the crowd shouted out, ¡°Stop fighting! What are you doing? Stop!¡± In that moment, Ye Sanshi rushed over, shouting from a distance of a dozen meters away. Once he finished speaking, he sprinted forward. Unlike the other recruits, Ye Sanshi was not unreliable. When he arrived at the scene, he immediately bent down and stretched out his hand to pull the fighters apart. Under his lead, the group of Class Four recruits finally took action. One of them embraced the recruit who had been fighting with their squad leader. The recruit, still shouting at the top of his lungs, protested, ¡°I didn¡¯t come here to be tortured! Bastard, my parents have never hit me. What right do you have to hit me?¡± As he protested, his legs flailed wildly in the air. Now that he had been pulled away, the recruit could only kick at the air, unable to continue the fight. It was evident from his behavior that he had lost his mind or was so enraged that he had thrown caution to the wind. ¡°This guy won¡¯t back down even after getting beaten up!¡± remarked Deng Hai, grinning as he watched the scene unfold. ¡°Our role model!¡± added Wan Baojiang. Wang Ye looked at Wan Baojiang with a sense of disbelief. This was the same person who had nearly fought with Ye Sanshi in the early hours of the morning. Wang Ye wondered if Ye Sanshi had dared to retaliate back then, would Wan Baojiang have been able to resist the urge to counterattack. ¡°Hehe, Brother Wan, you¡¯re quite something!¡± another recruit remarked, recalling Wan Baojiang¡¯s earlier performance. At that moment, someone couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Do you think we should go over and watch the show?¡± Because he saw that not only the sixth squad leader, but also the second platoon leader and the new recruits of their squad also ran over. All of a sudden, everyone in Class Five was a little tempted. Deng Hai rolled his eyes and said, ¡°If we run over and say that we¡¯re helping, the class monitor won¡¯t scold us.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go then!¡± agreed the other recruits. With that, the once obedient recruits of Class Five were now running over to the scene of the fight, including Wang Ye. The recruits of Class Five had only come to watch the fight. It was in their nature to enjoy such entertainment. They wanted to be closer to the action to see it more clearly. ¡°Class monitor, we¡¯re here to help!¡± shouted Deng Hai, even before they arrived. Ye Sanshi, who was carrying the fourth squad leader, glared at them when he saw the recruits of the fifth squad approaching. ¡°Are you trying to stir shit? Get lost,¡± he barked at them. Despite his admonition, the recruits didn¡¯t leave. Instead, they stopped running but remained standing where they were. They were now only about ten meters away, which was close enough to see the fight clearly. ¡­. Chapter 31 Chapter 31 ¡°What the hell are you doing, Cheng Feng?¡± asked the sixth squad leader, who was also the second platoon leader, as he arrived on the scene. He first looked at the recruits, who were still struggling to break free from Ye Sanshi¡¯s grip and continue fighting, before turning his attention to the veteran squad leader. ¡°This damn soldier turned the wrong way, so I kicked him, and he went crazy!¡± the fourth class monitor explained, visibly angry. ¡°Fuck you you motherfucker! Did my parents give birth to me so that you can kick me? How many times do I have to put up with your bullying?¡± the recruit who had been fighting with the squad leader retorted. The recruit became even more agitated when he heard the second platoon leader¡¯s words. However, with too many people holding him back, he was unable to break free from their grip. ¡°Look at what you¡¯ve done!¡± he shouted at the fourth platoon leader. The second platoon leader glared at the fourth platoon leader and then turned to Ye Sanshi. ¡°Old Ye, come with me and take him away,¡± he instructed. After that, he addressed the fourth class monitor again. ¡°You stay here and train the recruits from the three squads. Remember, you are not allowed to hit anyone.¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± It was clear from the fourth class monitor¡¯s expression that he was feeling upset about the situation. He even gave the recruit a fierce glare. ¡°This guy is in trouble. Although he¡¯s fierce and capable, I¡¯m afraid his days won¡¯t be good from now on!¡± commented one of the recruits from Class Five. ¡°I think he¡¯ll be forced to retreat,¡± added another. ¡°It may not be that serious, but for sure, his days won¡¯t be easy in the future,¡± concluded a third. On the sidelines, the recruits from Class Five were whispering among themselves. They recognized that this incident was different from the confrontation with Ye Sanshi at the Wen Baojiang earlier in the day. Wan Baojiang could only be described as stunned and unyielding. Under normal circumstances, unless he encountered a petty class monitor, he would be regarded differently due to his exceptional physical abilities, such as completing 300 push-ups with ease. Thus, he had not been targeted by Ye Sanshi before. However, this latest incident was entirely different in nature. Even if the class monitor had kicked him first, this was the army, where the concept of superior and subordinate was crucial. This was a very serious matter. Soon, Ye Sanshi let go of the fourth platoon leader and joined the second platoon leader in carrying the recruit away. ¡°I¡¯d sooner quit the army than be bullied by you. Bastard, go to hell!¡± the recruit shouted, still struggling in their grip and refusing to stop talking. As the recruit was being carried away, the fourth class monitor stood there with clenched fists and an ashen face. Wang Ye felt that this recruit was truly prepared to leave this time. He had offended the class monitor to such an extent that he had no choice but to leave. ¡°What are you all looking at? Gather around!¡± the enraged class monitor shouted in the direction of Class Five. The members of Class Four and Class Six were already gathered around him. Class Five had been scolded by Ye Sanshi earlier and stopped more than ten meters away. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Wang Ye and the others didn¡¯t dawdle. The fourth class monitor was clearly struggling to control his anger, despite being instructed by the second platoon leader not to hit anyone. It was unclear whether he would be able to keep his temper in check. Soon, all three classes had gathered in front of him, and he wasted no time in starting the training. However, it was evident that he was not in the mood to train everyone, and the training was rough and direct. ¡°We¡¯ll be conducting military posture training next. Stand properly!¡± He didn¡¯t without specifying how long the training would last. He then turned around and sat down on the edge of the basketball court with his head lowered, leaving everyone to wonder what he was thinking. ¡°Do you think the fourth class monitor is thinking about how to torture that recruit?¡± Deng Hai muttered, unwilling to be left out. Wang Ye heard his remark and tilted his head slightly, unsure of what to say. ¡°I don¡¯t know, but I¡¯m definitely a little angry,¡± replied Wang Ye. Someone from Class Six also chimed in, saying, ¡°That recruit is probably going to leave. If it were me, I wouldn¡¯t stay even if I were beaten to death!¡± ¡°Of course, who would want to stay and be pranked? If I were in his shoes, I would have beaten myself to death to go home,¡± added another recruit. Only Class Four in front didn¡¯t dare to make a sound, while Class Five and Class Six behind them kept muttering. The fourth class monitor, on the other hand, was not in the mood to pay attention to anyone and was lost in thought. ¡°Cheng Feng, get over here!¡± a figure appeared in the distance and shouted from afar. It was the company commander, and Class Four immediately stood up and jogged over to him. Wang Ye and the others watched as the fourth class monitor ran over and was kicked by the company commander before they exchanged a few words, which were too far away to hear. Not long after, the company commander walked over to them. ¡°You guys rest here. I¡¯ll arrange for another class monitor to come over and train you!¡± With that, he turned around and left with the fourth class monitor. With such an incident occurring, the fourth squad leader, being involved in the matter, couldn¡¯t stay out of it. ¡°Why is our company commander so hot-tempered!¡± he exclaimed, clearly upset. ¡°Hehe, do you guys think the fourth squad leader would dare to fight with the company commander?¡± someone laughed. However, no one else was interested in answering his question. It was understandable that the recruit had a bad temper, but how could a veteran who had been in the army for so long be so foolish? Wang Ye didn¡¯t know what the consequences would be if he dared to kick back when the real company commander kicked him. At the very least, the fourth class monitor would probably be discharged from the army. In the military camp, offending a superior was no joke! The second platoon, consisting of three squads of recruits, rested on the spot. They gathered together and talked about the recent incident. They discussed how the recruit would be dealt with and what the fourth class monitor would face when called over by the company commander. Everyone gossiped, but it didn¡¯t last long. Ten minutes later, a veteran squad leader arrived from afar, someone Wang Ye was very familiar with. ¡°Squad Leader Li!¡± Wang Ye greeted him with a smile. ¡°Hey, Wang Ye! Not bad, you were the first to come out of the emergency gathering this morning, and you even helped your comrades. You didn¡¯t embarrass me,¡± Squad Leader Li said with a smile. He was the same Squad Leader Li who had visited Wang Ye¡¯s home to receive soldiers. Now, he was in charge of Squad Two in First Platoon. ¡°Those push-ups almost killed me,¡± Wang Ye said humbly with a smile. Squad Leader Li chuckled. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, your physical fitness will improve after a while. We¡¯ll talk more during our break.¡± He glanced at the recruits in the second platoon and shouted, ¡°Come and gather!¡± Compared to Ye Sanshi and Squad Leader Four, Squad Leader Li was much gentler. It was all due to his temperament. During training, he rarely scolded anyone. Even when dealing with Zhang Ping¡¯an, who was often slower than the rest, he remained calm and composed, unlike Ye Sanshi who would become flustered and exasperated. However, having a good temper didn¡¯t mean Squad Leader Li would allow everyone to relax during training. On the contrary, his training methods were strict and his approach was ruthless. For instance, during military posture training, he would walk around the recruits and immediately correct any mistakes he noticed. After repeating the corrections a few times, he observed that some recruits still couldn¡¯t get it right. In response, he left for a brief period and returned with a few wooden crosses. He made the recruits who couldn¡¯t maintain proper posture carry the crosses as punishment. Chapter 32 Chapter 32 ¡°Ouch!¡± In the second row, a recruit suddenly took two steps forward. However, it wasn¡¯t because he was trying to run, but because someone was pushing him from behind. ¡°Come back and stand properly!¡± Squad Leader Li sternly commanded from behind. After the recruit returned to his proper position, Squad Leader Li continued to speak loudly. ¡°I told you to stand in military posture, not just to stand there. Soldiers should stand like pine trees and sit like bells.¡± There was a specific way to stand, with three points of straightness and three points of looseness as the external performance requirements. However, internally, a soldier needed to stand firm. ¡°Look at you now. Just a casual touch and you¡¯re out of shape. What kind of military posture is this?¡± Squad Leader Li exclaimed. ¡°Use some strength and stabilize yourselves!¡± As he spoke, he let out another ¡°Damn¡± and suddenly pushed another recruit beside him. ¡°No, it seems that if I don¡¯t give you some methods, you won¡¯t be able to meet my requirements!¡± he added. Squad Leader Li¡¯s expression became serious as he marched to the front of the line. ¡°Turn left,¡± he commanded and led the team to the east side of the basketball court where there were stairs. The three classes were then divided into three rows. However, this time, they stood in military posture while on the stairs, with half of the soles of their feet suspended in the air. ¡°Stand properly. If anyone moves, you¡¯ll do a hundred push-ups the first time and a hundred squats the second time. Take turns so that you can practice both your upper and lower body,¡± Squad Leader Li commanded. The recruits were likely cursing in their hearts. Initially, when he approached, they were still chatting and laughing with Wang Ye. After the training ended, he was also very gentle. He was not like the other class monitors who would swear at every turn and thought he was easy to talk to. But now, everyone realized that there were no good-natured veterans in the army! ¡°Skill transformation successful¡­¡± Another message appeared in Wang Ye¡¯s mind. However, he continued to stand in military posture and focused on maintaining his form. He glanced at his attribute list: [Host: Wang Ye.] [Strength: 0.9] [Speed: 1] [Stamina: 0.9] [Vision: 0.9] [Memory: 1.3] [Reaction:1.1] [Storage space: 1 cubic meter] [Skills: Duplication Duvet LV2 (8/20), Light 3km Off-Road LV1 (5/10), Push-ups LV1 (4/10), Halting Spinning LV1 (0/10), Military Postures LV1 (0/10)] [Skill Points: 1] To be honest, Wang Ye was tempted to use the skill points right away. However, he knew that he had to level up all the other skills to level 2 first. After experiencing the benefits of the first level up, he could then decide which skills to prioritize for the remaining skill points. Wang Ye couldn¡¯t afford to stay stagnant for too long. He still had to compete for the position of vice-class monitor. If he didn¡¯t distinguish himself as soon as possible, how could he make a name for himself? Moreover, with this, he would have two more skill points to allocate after becoming the vice class monitor. It was definitely worth the effort. ¡°Bang!¡± ¡°Ouch!¡± As a few of them tried to maintain military posture on the stairs, they fell down. Fortunately, the stairs weren¡¯t very high and the person who fell first was cushioned by the others below. Although the lower part was affected, no one was injured. ¡°What are you doing? Why are you standing there?¡± Squad Leader Li¡¯s voice rang out, sounding like the voice of the devil to those who had fallen. Of course, the situation wasn¡¯t any better for the others. They perked up and became wary of the person in front of them. They were afraid that if the person in front couldn¡¯t hold on and fell, they would be implicated. However, based on their current position, if the person in front fell, the person behind them wouldn¡¯t be able to escape either. Dodging at the first moment was the only way to avoid being implicated. However, if they dodged in military posture, they would inevitably have to go into overtime. The army was not a place for reasoning, and punishment could not be avoided just because someone in front of them had fallen. Time passed by, and they continued to train by standing in military posture and halting turns. Around ten o¡¯clock, the sun began to rise, and the temperature gradually increased. Despite being in December, they were in the south where it was still relatively warm. Sweat seeped out from under the brim of his hat, gathering on his eyebrows, ears, and above his eyes. It was a sign of the intense training. ¡°Rest for twenty minutes. If you need to use the toilet or drink water, you can go back to the dormitory. Be back in twenty minutes!¡± Squad Leader Li¡¯s voice sounded like music to everyone¡¯s ears. Many of them sat down on the spot, relieved to finally have a break. Wang Ye was no exception. However, after resting for a while, he quickly ran back to the dormitory with the rest of the team. He knew he had to cherish his time during the break. On the way back, Wang Ye had a thought and looked at his attribute page. Wang Ye checked his attribute page and noticed that his basic attributes remained unchanged. His Halting Rotation Technique skill experience had increased to (9/10). This skill had been trained repeatedly by Squad Leader Li, and Wang Ye had also researched it extensively. The experience gained for the Halting Rotation Technique was one point for every completion of the task, which enabled Wang Ye to gain nine experience points in a short amount of time. On the other hand, the Military Posture skill, which took at least half an hour to practice each time, had only been used twice. As a result, he only had two experience points in that skill. His progress in this skill was slow compared to the Halting Rotation Technique. ¡°Hey, Deng Hai, hold on a moment. Can I practice the Halting Rotation Technique instead? I have a new idea!¡± Wang Ye suddenly called out to Deng Hai. Deng Hai was surprised by Wang Ye¡¯s sudden request. What was going on? Did he not have enough skill experience points? Deng Hai couldn¡¯t understand what Wang Ye was thinking. Zhang Ping¡¯an, on the other hand, was excited to hear Wang Ye¡¯s idea. ¡°Wang Ye, have you found any tricks?¡± he asked eagerly. During the halting rotation technique, he struggled with his reaction time, and he was curious if Wang Ye had any tips to share. ¡°Stop asking and just give the order!¡± Wang Ye replied. In truth, he didn¡¯t have any particular reason for wanting to switch skills. He just felt a little obsessive-compulsive when he saw that his experience value was at nine and wanted to level up as soon as possible. ¡°Alright then!¡± Deng Hai didn¡¯t waste any time. He cleared his throat, stood up straight, and mimicked the class monitor¡¯s order. ¡°Comrade Wang Ye, attention!¡± Wang Ye didn¡¯t care about the tone of Deng Hai¡¯s voice, nor did he care about the other recruits¡¯ gazes. He stood at attention, ready to complete the task. The movement requirements for the Halting Rotation Technique were actually very simple. Before the exercise began, Ye Sanshi had mentioned the key points and requirements. One needed to be fast, accurate, and steady. To put it simply, one had to turn quickly and rely on their feet to turn quickly. The direction of the turn had to be accurate, and the position of the feet had to be precise. When turning and relying on the feet, the body had to be stable and maintain an upright posture with the upper body looking forward. These key points were not difficult, and Wang Ye was able to execute all of them. Upon Deng Hai¡¯s order, Wang Ye executed the Halting Rotation Technique. He completed a set of five movements, turning left (right), turning back, and then turning left (right) halfway. As a result, he gained another experience point, and his skill level increased to level two. A familiar sensation washed over him as some of his experience with the Halting Rotation Technique entered his mind. Simultaneously, a warm feeling flashed across his consciousness. Excitedly, Wang Ye quickly checked his attribute list to see if any changes had occurred. [Host: Wang Ye.] [Strength: 0.9] [Speed: 1] [Stamina: 0.9] [Vision: 0.9] [Memory: 1.3] [Reaction:1.2] [Storage space: 1 cubic meter] [Skills: Duplication Duvet LV2 (8/20), Light 3km Off-Road LV1 (5/10), Push-ups LV1 (4/10), Halting Spinning LV2 (0/20), Military Postures LV1 (2/10)] [Skill Points: 1] His basic attributes had increased, and his reaction speed had increased by 0.1 points. Chapter 33 Chapter 33 ¡°Ah, it¡¯s difficult to deal with. This recruit has to leave,¡± he sighed. He pointed at the officer standing in the company commander¡¯s office. After the officer entered, he took off his hat and spoke with a helpless expression. Wu Jianfeng stood by the window smoking and did not react to the news. ¡°Hey, Company Commander, what do you think we should do about this?¡± Kang Hua looked at the captain again and asked. ¡°We need to inform the authorities and contact his family,¡± Wu Jianfeng turned around and said directly. ¡°Ah!¡± Kang Hua was slightly stunned. He obviously did not expect Wu Jianfeng to be so decisive. ¡°No, Company Commander. Discharging him because of this kind of thing won¡¯t be good¡­¡± the instructor tried to object. ¡°I know!¡± Without waiting for the instructor to finish, Wu Jianfeng raised his hand and interrupted him. ¡°Isn¡¯t it just writing a report? You¡¯re a top student in the military academy. I¡¯ll leave this matter to you. Yes, including mine.¡± The instructor looked helpless. ¡°It¡¯s not just about that¡­¡± ¡°I know, but it¡¯s just a soldier being discharged. There¡¯s no need to use this reason directly. Just say that he was not feeling well and could not continue with the army training. This way, it¡¯s good for him and good for us. It¡¯s nothing,¡± Wu Jianfeng replied calmly. ¡°Alright then!¡± Kang Hua was a little helpless, but in the end, he could only accept this plan. He understood that it was for the best of the soldier. The recruit had no background to speak of, and while it was a harsh reality, society itself was very pragmatic. He had no connections, and he didn¡¯t possess any unique skills or value that would make the army favor him. For an ordinary recruit to strike the squad leader, no matter the circumstances, staying in the military would be an uphill battle. Knowing this, Wu Jianfeng realized that the best course of action was to discharge the soldier. Although he was forced to leave, retreating due to physical reasons would not have much of an impact. The recruit¡¯s future would still be intact, and any other minor issues that arose from his departure would have to be dealt with. In the end, they were all adults who had to be accountable for their actions. Wu Jianfeng understood this principle and made his decision accordingly. As a leader, he had to make difficult choices sometimes, and this situation was no exception. It was hard to believe that the recruit who had the audacity to hit the class monitor would be completely unscathed. He had to face some consequences, even if it was just a minor punishment. The instructor came and went quickly, spending less than two minutes in Wu Jianfeng¡¯s office. Shortly after he left, someone knocked on the door again. ¡°Report!¡± A first-class soldier stood outside the door. ¡°Come in!¡± Wu Jianfeng responded. The fourth squad leader had already been locked up in the detention room to write a self-reflection. Wu Jianfeng felt that he was no longer fit to lead the new recruits in the fourth squad. Although this was not a significant matter in the army, it was still necessary to ensure that discipline was maintained. In modern times, physical abuse, verbal abuse, and corporal punishment were not commonplace, but they were not entirely banned in grassroots military units. In this morning¡¯s gathering, the fourth squad leader had even kicked one of the recruits, although not with excessive force. Nonetheless, his behavior demonstrated a careless and disrespectful attitude toward his fellow soldiers. As for the incident with the recruit who had hit him, it was unfortunate that he had encountered someone with a bad temper. If nothing had happened, there would have been no repercussions. But now that the situation had escalated, the squad leader who initiated the violence would undoubtedly be punished. Confinement, disqualification from leading new recruits, and self-reflection were all necessary measures that had to be taken. It was essential to maintain discipline in the army, and every soldier had to be held accountable for their actions. ¡­ Wang Ye was unaware of the events occurring in the immediate vicinity. He was focused on checking his personal attribute list, and to his surprise, he noticed a difference. As expected, performing tasks could indeed increase one¡¯s attributes. Although folding blankets hadn¡¯t increased his fundamental attributes, he noticed that his hands were much steadier after leveling up to Level 2. This could be considered an increase in a portion of his hidden attributes. The Halting Rotation Technique had given Wang Ye a pleasant surprise. He noticed that his reaction speed had increased by 0.1%, which may not seem like much, but the average value of a regular person was only one. With a few more levels, his reaction speed could surpass that of ordinary people. Additionally, this was just a Halting Rotation Technique. Who knew how much his Military Posture Skill would improve if he continued to practice and level up? Wang Ye was curious about how the upgrades would affect his performance in a three-kilometer light off-road vehicle. He was excited to find out. Zhang Ping¡¯an, noticing his excitement, asked, ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Did you figure out the trick?¡± Wang Ye smiled and replied, ¡°No, I just wanted to try it out, but it seems like it¡¯s not possible.¡± ¡°Okay, let¡¯s go. No one¡¯s nearby,¡± Zhang Ping¡¯an said. What trick was he talking about? He was only interested in leveling up. Since he had achieved that goal, he simply wanted to move on. Zhang Ping¡¯an was disappointed, but Deng Hai laughed and teased him, saying, ¡°Only you would believe that there¡¯s a trick to this. I suspect that Brother Wang is deliberately messing with you!¡± Zhang Ping¡¯an looked at Wang Ye, confused, not knowing what to believe. Wang Ye felt frustrated with Deng Hai¡¯s comment and wanted to hit him. He wondered why Deng Hai was making such absurd claims. Wang Ye decided to move on from the topic quickly and urged his companions to follow him. ¡°Don¡¯t listen to him. Let¡¯s go. We have only twenty minutes,¡± he said, and they started running. To his relief, the distance was only twenty minutes away, and he had to run faster. After his reminder, Deng Hai ran the fastest among them. He took the lead and exclaimed, ¡°I¡¯ll go ahead!¡± Wang Ye observed his friend¡¯s sudden burst of speed and realized that he was up to something. As they arrived at the dormitory, Wang Ye noticed that the first and third platoons were not present, and the second platoon was resting. However, the class monitor was missing as well. He must have wanted to rush back and smoke in hiding. Wang Ye didn¡¯t care about him and was confident that he would be caught one day. As they walked by the river, their shoes became wet. Upon arriving at the dormitory, Wang Ye took a sip of water and headed to the bathroom. As he entered, he noticed a faint smell of smoke, indicating that Deng Hai was indeed smoking. However, when Wang Ye entered the bathroom, he did not see anyone smoking inside. Wang Ye pretended not to know about the smoking incident and engaged in casual conversation with some of the recruits inside the bathroom. After he finished using the toilet, he went back to the dormitory and sat there for a few more minutes before the group of recruits headed back to the basketball court together. To his surprise, Squad Leader Li had already left, and Ye Sanshi had returned. The sixth squad leader, who was also the second platoon leader, was standing there with an unfamiliar veteran. ¡­ ¡°From the moment you put on your military uniforms and stepped on the train, you ceased to be ordinary people. As soldiers, you must be disciplined, obedient, and patient. The army does not belong to just one person; there are millions of soldiers. Without rules, there can be no unity. Without a sense of hierarchy, there can be no unity.¡± The second platoon leader stood in front of the new recruits of the second platoon and third squad, pausing for a moment before continuing. ¡°The original fourth class monitor was undoubtedly wrong, but I also want to emphasize that some of our veteran class monitors can be too harsh and unyielding in their methods of managing the troops.¡± The second platoon leader continued, ¡°However, we still hope that you can become qualified soldiers as soon as possible. It is unquestionably wrong to hit someone, but you must be obedient and work hard. I believe that no class monitor would hit someone without reason. If such a situation does arise, you can report it to me at any time.¡± The recruits could sense the main point of his message. The fourth class monitor had been replaced, and the unfamiliar veteran standing beside him was probably the new fourth squad leader. As training resumed, the unfamiliar veteran took charge of the fourth class, and Wang Ye and his group were once again led by Ye Sanshi. Chapter 34 Chapter 34 ¡°Stand at attention! Don¡¯t assume that I won¡¯t discipline you just because of the fourth class monitor. I will continue to discipline you, and if you want to fight back, go ahead and try. Or if you want to learn from the idiot in class four, then leave now and go home. If you have such thoughts, speak up. I won¡¯t look down on you, but I will undoubtedly despise you from the bottom of my heart!¡± The recruits were once again positioned on the stairs near the basketball court in a military posture, as Squad Leader Li had previously instructed. Ye Sanshi paced back and forth in front of the recruits with his hands behind his back, and the new recruits dared not utter a sound. Standing in the military posture had already drained their energy, and they had no strength left to make a sound. After a few minutes, their feet had gone numb, and they were struggling to maintain their balance. Ye Sanshi yelled, ¡°Get back in position! Five more minutes!¡± Curses were thrown around every now and then. Standing in the military posture was an excruciating experience for Wang Ye. He had been looking forward to leveling up his military posture, but he did not want to suffer through such pain to do it. Unfortunately, he had no choice in the matter. Despite the rising temperatures, it was still December, and the highest temperature was only 26 or 27 degrees. If it were any hotter, some recruits might have even fainted from standing in such a rigid posture. Finally, after enduring another 40 minutes of the military posture, they were given a 10-minute break before they resumed the rotation method. It was then lunchtime. The recruits of the fifth squad felt like their feet were floating as they made their way to the canteen. However, they could not skip the process of eating, even if their legs felt weightless. As usual, they were forced to endure the torture of singing before they were allowed to enter the canteen. Wang Ye felt envious of the smaller classes on duty, who could leave the exercise class early and enter the cafeteria without having to sing. It was yet another small perk that they enjoyed. ¡­. ¡°Sigh, when will these days end?¡± After dinner, Ye Sanshi ordered, ¡°You all work overtime to press the blankets,¡± before leaving the dormitory. As soon as he left, the recruits began to chatter, with Gu Yingnan letting out a sigh of exasperation. The sports school student, Wan Baojiang, spoke up tiredly, ¡°I hope the afternoon will be a little more relaxing!¡± But Song Yuejin replied helplessly, ¡°Forget it, we don¡¯t even have an afternoon nap now. We can¡¯t hope to relax in the afternoon!¡± Everyone groaned in agreement. They were all very sleepy, especially after having eaten their meals. Despite having been forced to stand in a rigid military posture to combat their sleepiness in the morning, the recruits were now feeling even more tired and lethargic after having eaten their fill. They were all longing to lie down and rest, but they knew they couldn¡¯t. ¡°Fuck, I really want to join the army!¡± Deng Hai cursed and sighed once again. This was the second time in half a day that he had expressed his regret for signing up for military training. ¡°Sigh, who isn¡¯t regretting? If I had known that the army was so tough, I wouldn¡¯t have listened to him even if I severed my father-son relationship!¡± ¡°Boohoo, I want to go home!¡± Suddenly, someone collapsed on the ground and sobbed. The others were stunned for a moment. Then, they quickly surrounded him and tried to console him. Deng Hai quickly tried to reassure the sobbing recruit although he was the one who had just expressed his regret. ¡°Hey, brother, it¡¯s not that serious. We¡¯re already here.¡± Others joined in and offered words of encouragement, ¡°That¡¯s right! We¡¯re just joking. We can definitely handle the training. Being a deserter is a serious offense. We just need to persevere and it will pass in two years.¡± Wang Ye patted the recruit¡¯s shoulder and offered some advice, ¡°You¡¯re a man. You¡¯ll bleed, sweat, and not cry. You won¡¯t die. We¡¯ll be by your side through the hardships!¡± Wang Ye was not skilled in persuading people, especially men. He found it easy to comfort a woman when she cried. He would say something kind and treat her to a meal, drinks, or entertainment. If that didn¡¯t work, he could always use force to cheer her up by knocking on the wall, treating her to a night out, or buying her something nice. But this man was weeping, and Wang Ye was at a loss for what to do. Even in his two lifetimes, Wang Ye had only encountered it a few times! ¡°It¡¯s too difficult!¡± The recruit held his head with both hands and let out a sobbing sound. His choked words made everyone feel the same way. Was it really that tough? It certainly seemed that way. Everyone¡¯s legs were still numb from the morning¡¯s exercises. And yet, it was only half a day into the training, and the recruit was already feeling tormented. The reality was that the new company would require three months of training, and the following company would need two years to become a soldier! Before enlisting, he thought that two years was a relatively short time. But now, it felt like an eternity. A few recruits were not in the mood to continue persuading him. Some even sat on the ground, feeling regretful. Born in the 1990s, many of them were only children who grew up being cared for by their families. Now, they were suddenly being tormented like this. The stark contrast between the military camp in their dreams and the reality of it all made everyone feel regretful, and it was understandable. Wang Ye realized that he didn¡¯t know how to persuade the recruit, so he decided not to try. Besides, they were no longer underage children, and it was impossible for them to run away or retreat. They thought their families would disapprove, and the army would not allow it either. Wang Ye realized that as long as the recruit could adapt to the military lifestyle, everything would be fine. ¡°I¡¯ll go press the blanket at the door. When Old Ye comes back, I¡¯ll cough to signal him,¡± Wang Ye said after a moment of thought. Seeing that no one was in the mood to move the blanket, he took the initiative to pick it up and walked towards the door. He carefully pressed the blanket in place, making sure it covered every corner. Although the floor at the entrance was not as clean as the bed, the army¡¯s strict hygiene standards ensured that the corridors were relatively clean. Furthermore, the army green blanket was designed to be resistant to dirt, making it easier to maintain its cleanliness. Wang Ye carried the blanket and a small stool as he walked out of the dormitory. Once outside, he realized that he wasn¡¯t the only one pressing a blanket on the ground. Other squad leaders and their recruits were also doing the same thing. This was because the beds were too small, and pressing the blanket on the ground provided more space for them to move around. Wang Ye didn¡¯t communicate with them and continued to work on pressing the blanket. Ten minutes later, footsteps could be heard in the corridor. Wang Ye immediately coughed to signal the return of Ye Sanshi. Immediately, there was a little panic in the dormitory, but when Ye Sanshi returned, everyone immediately became serious. As Deng Hai had predicted, it was unlikely that he would be a deserter on the very first day. Shortly after, a few class monitors appeared at the entrance of the building. Wang Ye looked up and saw Ye Sanshi carrying a stack of books. Ye Sanshi noticed Wang Ye pressing the blanket at the entrance of the dormitory but didn¡¯t comment on it and just walked into the dormitory to stand beside Wang Ye. ¡°These are the regulations, one for each person. You don¡¯t have to worry about them now. There will be a class at night, and I will give you the key points and requirements!¡± Once inside the dormitory, Ye Sanshi distributed a book to each person¡¯s bed before addressing Wang Ye at the door. ¡°If you¡¯re going to press the blanket, do it properly. Wang Ye is doing a good job. The beds are too small, so learn from him.¡± After a brief pause, he suggested, ¡°How about we leave a few recruits to press blankets inside the dormitory, and a few to press them outside?¡± Once he finished speaking, Ye Sanshi sat on his bed and added, ¡°I¡¯m going to take an afternoon nap. Keep your voices down under the blanket, and no chatting.¡± He then pulled the folded quilt over himself and fell asleep, ignoring the resentful looks from the recruits. His body was completely flat, resembling a corpse lying motionless. Chapter 35 Chapter 35 To be honest, while Ye Sanshi was sleeping, the recruits also wanted to crawl under their blankets as well. They were all extremely tired and sleepy. At this point, some recruits felt the urge to cover Ye Sanshi with their blankets and suffocate him to death. However, this was just a feeling of resentment that they had toward their commanding officer. Moreover, this wasn¡¯t just happening in Class 5. From the corridor, Wang Ye could see that recruits from all the squads on the second floor were holding their blankets and pressing them outside. It was a grueling process that required them to stay awake and press the blanket down. The overwhelming feeling of sleepiness was constantly invading them, but they had to stay awake and focus on the task at hand. Folding the bloody blankets. Fortunately, the pain subsided quickly and he appeared to be improving. The sound of footsteps echoed up the stairs. ¡°Why are all of you outside, smoothing out the blanket? Don¡¯t you want to take an afternoon nap?¡± a voice said. One person couldn¡¯t resist muttering under their breath, ¡°We¡¯re all exhausted, but the class monitor made us work overtime.¡± ¡°What on earth is your class monitor thinking?¡± The instructor exclaimed before bellowing, ¡°Class monitors, step forward!¡± Soon, the class monitors from the second and third floors rushed down the stairs. ¡°What are you all doing? Don¡¯t you know our new comrade didn¡¯t sleep well last night? If he doesn¡¯t rest during noon, how can he train in the afternoon?¡± the instructor stood at the corridor entrance, his face stern as he scolded the veteran squad leaders. ¡°Hehe, Instructor, we¡¯re also training them!¡± a veteran squad leader said with a smile. ¡°Nonsense, is this how you train? Let them take a lunch break and push back the afternoon exercise class by half an hour!¡± the instructor replied firmly. ¡°Yes, sir!¡± the veteran squad leaders responded in unison, standing at attention and saluting. Wang Ye squatted silently beside the blanket, holding a small stool as he studied it intently. He was certain that this was the script they were acting out. ¡°What¡¯s he talking about? The instructor is downstairs, and everyone has been waiting for so long. Why didn¡¯t they come up earlier? Why only now?¡± Wang Ye wondered. Moreover, with so many classes doing the same thing simultaneously, Wang Ye refused to believe that it wasn¡¯t premeditated. However, he could tell that it was only because of his life experience. The others here were mostly recent graduates without much life experience. It wasn¡¯t an exaggeration to say that the instructor¡¯s actions had solidified his reputation as a kind-hearted person. Soon after, Ye Sanshi called Wang Ye and the others back into the dormitory. ¡°The instructor has addressed the issue today, but don¡¯t think that he will be involved in such matters every day. Additionally, the blankets must be pressed properly. The instructor has no objections to that,¡± Ye Sanshi said, reminding them of the importance of their tasks. Ye Sanshi stood in the dormitory, hands behind his back, looking serious. After giving everyone a warning, he finally said, ¡°Alright, let¡¯s take a nap!¡± Everyone was relieved to hear those words. ¡°Thank you, class monitor!¡± Deng Hai exclaimed sincerely, moving quickly to sit on his bed and take off his shoes. The others followed suit, imitating Deng Hai and thanking Ye Sanshi before quickly getting into bed one by one. ¡°I¡¯m so sleepy,¡± they murmured as they closed their eyes, finally able to rest. Wang Ye was no exception. Despite his awakened system, he still needed to sleep and rest. He lay down on his bed and fell asleep almost instantly, dozing off in less than a minute. Suddenly, a whistle pierced through his slumber. ¡°Get up, get up!¡± Ye Sanshi¡¯s voice echoed in the dormitory, and the iron beds rattled as he shook them. ¡°Ahh! Wait¡­ class monitor¡­just a little longer, just a little longer!¡± Deng Hai pleaded from his bed next to Ye Sanshi¡¯s. When Wang Ye opened his eyes, he saw Ye Sanshi standing by Deng Hai¡¯s bed, trying to shake him awake. ¡°Haha, alright!¡± Ye Sanshi gave a fake smile, agreeing to let Deng Hai sleep a little longer. This left everyone¡¯s jaws on the floor. Ye Sanshi picked up his small yellow basin and silently left the dormitory without saying a word. The commotion caused by the whistle, Ye Sanshi¡¯s shouts, and the rattling of the beds had woken up all the recruits in the fifth squad. However, most of them remained in bed, still sleepy. Of course, not everyone was still lying down. A few, such as Zhang Ping¡¯an, had started putting on their shoes, while Gu Yingnan had lifted her blanket and was preparing to get out of bed. ¡°Why is the class monitor holding a basin?¡± he asked, sensing something was off. ¡°Get up quickly, I have a bad feeling!¡± Gu Yingnan exclaimed, urging everyone to wake up and get ready. The other recruits weren¡¯t foolish. They immediately sensed that something was amiss. Why had Ye Sanshi taken the basin? The probability of it being something good was only 1%. The chances were high that he had taken it to get water. ¡°Oh no, this can¡¯t be happening. I was just about to doze off again,¡± Deng Hai groaned in frustration, sensing the impending doom. Wang Ye looked at Deng Hai and urged him to get up quickly, warning him that he was the likely target of Ye Sanshi¡¯s plan. ¡°If you¡¯re still lying in bed when he comes back, you might get a basin of water poured over you!¡± he said, trying to spur Deng Hai into action. Deng Hai shuddered at the thought. Although the temperature was around 26-27 degrees Celsius during the day, it was still winter. If he got drenched with cold water, it would be uncomfortable during the day, and he would be freezing at night. The wet bed and blanket would make it impossible to sleep. Taking a deep breath, Deng Hai hesitated for a moment before lying back down. ¡°Brothers, I¡¯ll sleep for another ten seconds. Blackface Ye needs time to catch the water,¡± he said, trying to buy some time. The other recruits were speechless at Deng Hai¡¯s behavior. What did he think he could achieve with ten seconds of snooze? ¡°Stop dawdling and get up!¡± someone urged him as they got dressed. ¡°Just ten seconds, now!¡± Deng Hai replied, narrowing his eyes. The recruit who had advised him was helpless and shook his head, choosing to ignore him. Fortunately, Deng Hai kept his word. When the ten seconds were up, he immediately sat up. ¡°I¡¯m up!¡± Deng Hai announced, rubbing his face before getting out of bed and lifting the blanket. ¡°You can sleep for another ten seconds. It will take the class monitor at least twenty to thirty seconds to fill that basin with water!¡± someone joked. ¡°Forget it, forget it¡­¡± Deng Hai replied nervously. He didn¡¯t dare to take the risk that Ye Sanshi would splash water on him if he was still lying in bed when he returned. Soon, Ye Sanshi returned. As expected, Ye Sanshi was holding a basin of water in his small yellow basin. ¡°Oh, why is everyone up?¡± he asked, feigning surprise. ¡°Don¡¯t you want to take a nap?¡± he teased Deng Hai. ¡°Why are you getting up? Come on, lie down!¡± ¡°Report! I won¡¯t nap anymore,¡± Deng Hai replied, too scared to do anything else. ¡°Hehe, it¡¯s okay. I won¡¯t do anything to you even if you nap. Go on, take a nap!¡± Ye Sanshi smiled like a wolf, enjoying the anticipation of his prank. Deng Hai wasn¡¯t foolish enough to lie down again. He knew that the basin of water was coming regardless. So, he kept quiet and lowered his head in defeat, resigned to his fate. ¡°Humph!¡± Ye Sanshi¡¯s expression suddenly changed. He looked at the recruits and said, ¡°Let me remind you that the army doesn¡¯t tolerate laziness. From now on, whenever the whistle sounds, you must immediately get up.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll let you off this time, kid. But there¡¯s always a next time. You can try!¡± Ye Sanshi then turned to Deng Hai and ordered, ¡°Go pour the water. The rest of you, continue making the bed and folding the blanket.¡± Chapter 36 Chapter 36 Ye Sanshi had delayed their lunch break by half an hour but then had woken them up at 2:10 in the afternoon, cutting their sleep time short to only an hour. After they had all gotten up, Ye Sanshi had instructed them to fold their blankets but didn¡¯t bring them downstairs to start training. Instead, all the recruits were assigned the task of filling out their recruit files. The reason for filling out the recruit files was that they had been pressed for time the previous day, and hadn¡¯t had a chance to deal with these trivial matters. They needed to finish it now. Once they had completed the paperwork, the recruits were led out of the dormitory by their respective squad leaders, following a route that they had all carefully memorized. The military service center was actually a small shop, where most personal items were distributed for free, but some personal consumables such as shampoo and soap were not distributed. The recruits had been reminded by Ye Sanshi to only leave 500 yuan of pocket money in their bags during the inspection the previous night. Now, that money came in handy as they went to purchase personal consumables from the military service center. When they returned to the dormitory, Ye Sanshi still didn¡¯t lead them to start training. Instead, he instructed everyone to take off their hats and check their hair. ¡°You¡¯re not qualified. Your hair has grown too long!¡± he scolded one of the recruits. ¡°You can¡¯t either. I¡¯ll help you tidy it up later,¡± he said to another, as he prepared to give them haircuts. Ye Sanshi held a wooden comb in one hand and an electric fader in the other as he gave haircuts to the recruits. After combing through the hair, he used the comb to expose the hair to be trimmed and held it in his mouth. Then a bitter scene unfolded. The ten recruits, including Wang Ye who had already gotten a crew cut outside, took turns sitting on a small stool in front of Ye Sanshi. He had brought a cloth from a nearby barbershop, which he tied around his neck before beginning to trim their hair. Using the comb as a guide, Ye Sanshi shaved off any hair that was longer than the comb length, leaving the recruits with neat and tidy haircuts. As Wang Ye stood in front of the grooming mirror in the dormitory, he couldn¡¯t help but feel disappointed with the results of his haircut. His hair was uneven, with some parts thick and others thin. There were bumps and hollows throughout his hair, making it look like it had been bitten by a dog. He wanted to cry but had no tears. This guy¡¯s barber skills were just too horrible. Fortunately, no one in class five laughed at him. They were all in the same boat, having received haircuts that were less than perfect before joining the army. Now that Ye Sanshi had given them all fresh haircuts, they were all equal and no one could laugh at another¡¯s appearance. Ye Sanshi couldn¡¯t help but smile proudly at his handiwork. ¡°Haha, my skills aren¡¯t bad, are they? Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll give you all haircuts once a month from now on, free of charge!¡± he exclaimed. However, his enthusiasm was not shared by the recruits, who were still feeling disappointed about their haircuts. The prospect of receiving a monthly haircut from Ye Sanshi did not bring them any joy, especially when they were still upset about their current hairstyle. One recruit spoke up with a bitter face, ¡°Um, class monitor¡­isn¡¯t there a barbershop in the army?¡± But Ye Sanshi took offense to the comment, thinking the recruit was looking down on his craftsmanship. ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Are you doubting my skills? Let me tell you, ordinary people can¡¯t enjoy my expertise. It¡¯s your lucky day to receive a haircut from me!¡± he retorted. Wang Ye was certain that all ten recruits, including Zhang Ping¡¯an, were cursing in their hearts at this point. Ye Sanshi¡¯s so-called ¡°craftsmanship¡± was an insult to true craftsmanship. Despite their inner frustration, the recruits didn¡¯t dare to speak up against Ye Sanshi. They had quickly learned that it was best not to argue with him, or they would only suffer the consequences. Ye Sanshi¡¯s smile remained as he explained, ¡°New recruits don¡¯t have access to barbershops, and the army doesn¡¯t have one either. There are barbershops outside the camp, but new recruits aren¡¯t allowed to leave during this period. Plus, why spend money when we can help each other cut our hair? It¡¯s convenient and saves money.¡± The recruits were filled with bitterness, but what could they say? They couldn¡¯t utter a word. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll give you ten minutes,¡± Ye Sanshi announced. ¡°Those of you with hair on your necks can tidy up or grab a towel to wipe them. Once ten minutes have passed, head back to the dormitory and prepare for the exercise.¡± Although Ye Sanshi had postponed their lunch break and attended to other matters in the afternoon, it wasn¡¯t even four o¡¯clock yet. Naturally, he couldn¡¯t squander the remaining time. Each day was crucial for the new recruits. They aimed to transform ordinary civilians with no military experience into competent soldiers within a mere three months. For the recruits, time was tight, and for the veteran squad leader, time was even more limited, and the task at hand was arduous. Ten minutes elapsed quickly. The squad leader led the group of recruits downstairs, and Ye Sanshi directed Class 5 to the basketball court without assembling the entire company. The training was still in formation, but this time, he included step and squat movements, which were even more excruciating than the morning routine. Walking in unison wasn¡¯t as simple as it seemed; after taking the first step, the recruits were not permitted to move their feet. After ten minutes of holding a raised leg, everyone was on the brink of collapse, their faces contorted in agony. The same applied to squatting and standing up. After Ye Sanshi corrected everyone¡¯s form, he allowed them to hold still. He demonstrated the squatting position himself and remained motionless for at least ten minutes. Wang Ye also utilized his system during this exercise. He had successfully internalized the Walk Together skill, but his attempts at mastering the squat and stand technique had failed. Perhaps the system didn¡¯t consider squatting and standing up to be valuable knowledge or skills since they were basic movements. Wang Ye felt a surge of anger towards Ye Sanshi for only training their legs during the walk-in-unison exercise. They weren¡¯t allowed to take a single step, and he didn¡¯t award them any experience points. But, in the end, he included training in the Halting Rotation Technique, which provided some relief for Wang Ye. By 5 pm, Wang Ye¡¯s experience points for the Halting Rotation Technique had reached level 2 (4/20), whereas Military Posture Skill, which was not practiced during the afternoon session, was still at level 1 (4/10). ¡­ ¡°Quick, quick! Haven¡¯t you eaten yet? I saw you all had a big lunch! Run!¡± At 5 o¡¯clock, the entire company assembled on the training ground¡¯s track for the physical training session. The first event was a three-kilometer light cross-country run. Wu Jianfeng stood on the edge of the field with a loudspeaker, shouting at the recruits on the track. As Wu Jianfeng continued to shout, the squad leaders chasing the recruits also joined in, yelling and pushing those who lagged behind. ¡°Quick, quick, run!¡± they urged. ¡°You all ate so much so quickly, and now you can¡¯t even complete a three-kilometer run without collapsing? Are you even soldiers?¡± Ye Sanshi, positioned behind Class Five, also shouted at the top of his lungs, ¡°Run! Don¡¯t slow down! Whomever I catch up to will have to run an extra lap later!¡± The tactic of using threats proved to be effective as none of the recruits wanted to run an extra lap. Despite some of them being visibly out of breath, they pushed themselves to run faster, hoping to avoid any additional punishment. However, this was mainly because Ye Sanshi and the other veteran squad leaders were being lenient. Their goal was to challenge and push the recruits to their limits, not to break them. If they wanted to, with their superior physical fitness, the veteran squad leaders could have easily outmatched the group of new recruits. It was highly unlikely that the recruits could outrun the veteran squad leaders, but there was a possibility that they could be overtaken if they slowed down. Thankfully, Wang Ye had been training and running for over a month before joining the army, which made running easier for him. He could easily complete a three-kilometer run without falling behind his classmates. In fact, he could even run in the front of the pack and follow behind the sports school student, Wan Baojiang. Chapter 37 Chapter 37 ¡°The slowest finisher took 18 minutes to complete the race, and that¡¯s only because the squad leaders had to run behind them,¡± Wu Jianfeng bellowed into the loudspeaker. ¡°It¡¯s shameful! Allowing you to wear military uniforms is an insult to the uniform itself!¡± After the three-kilometer run, the new recruits took a brief break before assembling once again. Wu Jianfeng stood before them with the loudspeaker, his voice booming so loud that Wang Ye¡¯s ears were ringing. ¡°You call yourselves soldiers? This is how you perform?¡± Wu Jianfeng continued to shout, his anger palpable. ¡°Even a random street cleaner could run faster than you. I don¡¯t understand how you all passed the military fitness test with this level of physical fitness. It¡¯s like each generation is getting weaker and weaker.¡± Wu Jianfeng concluded his rant by dismissing the recruits and ordering the squad leaders to take them away quickly. ¡°I can¡¯t stand to watch them any longer,¡± he added before turning his back to the group. Despite Wu Jianfeng¡¯s intense display of anger, Wang Ye suspected that it was merely an act. After all, the new recruits had only just arrived, and it was unrealistic to expect all of them to be physically fit. They didn¡¯t all have a background in sports or come from a sports school. ¡­ Afterward, the company was divided into nine squads and lined up on the lawn in the middle of the fitness training ground. Ye Sanshi¡¯s face remained tense throughout the entire process. Once everyone was in position, he looked them over and spoke up. ¡°The 3,000-meter run has revealed your true abilities,¡± he said. Despite their youth, the results were not satisfactory. Apart from Wan Baojiang, Wang Ye, and a few others who were in better physical condition, the rest of the recruits looked pale and struggled to take steady steps during the run. Wang Ye was concerned that some of them might collapse and not be able to catch their breath. Despite their less-than-ideal performance, Class Five¡¯s time for the 3,000-meter run was still considered decent, with most of them finishing within 15 to 16 minutes. At least, no one needed to be supported by the class monitor, which was a relief. If such a situation had occurred, Ye Sanshi would have likely taken a much harsher approach. ¡°All right, drop down and do fifty push-ups!¡± Ye Sanshi commanded, startling Wang Ye. Despite only being acquainted for less than 24 hours, everyone was aware of Ye Sanshi¡¯s reputation. Fifty push-ups? Would he be so lenient? No one dared to voice such thoughts out loud. In fact, many thought that fifty was already too much. Soon enough, the entire class hit the pavement to do the push-ups. ¡°One.¡± ¡°Two.¡± ¡­ ¡°After only twelve push-ups, Ye Sanshi suddenly remembered something important to tell the recruits,¡±Pay attention to your breathing while running. It is a technique.¡± As the fifth squad¡¯s new recruits listened to Ye Sanshi¡¯s lecture, they were initially relieved to have a break from the push-ups. Some even felt a sense of joy at not having to continue the strenuous exercise. Wang Ye¡¯s frustration soon turned into understanding as he realized Ye Sanshi¡¯s true intentions. The veteran squad leader was deliberately making them suffer and pushing them to their limits. As they continued to hold the push-up position, their arms began to ache with exhaustion. Yet, Ye Sanshi continued to talk about running techniques and folding quilts, and even shared stories with the recruits. Wang Ye couldn¡¯t help but think to himself, ¡°Fuck, he¡¯s only this nice when he has something up his sleeves.¡± As Wang Ye held the push-up position, he heard someone grinding their teeth beside him. It was Deng Hai, whose arm was already trembling with exhaustion. Unable to take it any longer, Deng Hai finally spoke up. ¡°Report, sir¡­¡± Ye Sanshi looked over at Deng Hai, his expression was nonchalant despite the recruits¡¯ trembling and swaying on the ground. ¡°Speak,¡± he said casually, even smiling slightly. Deng Hai gritted his teeth and reminded Ye Sanshi, ¡°We are still doing push-ups, sir.¡± He couldn¡¯t bear it any longer. ¡°Ah!¡± Ye Sanshi looked as though he had just realized this fact. To the recruits of Class Five, Ye Sanshi¡¯s expression seemed like he was asking for a beating. ¡°I nearly forgot that you were doing push-ups!¡± he exclaimed, although it was clear to everyone that he was lying through his teeth. The recruits felt insulted by Ye Sanshi¡¯s insincerity. It was as if he was trying to trick them like children. However, despite their frustration, they knew that they had to continue pushing through the exercise, no matter how irritating their squad leader¡¯s behavior may be because no one dared to object. Despite the recruits¡¯ objections, Ye Sanshi had deliberately acted in this manner. There was no use in protesting against him. As Ye Sanshi began counting down, ¡°One~!¡± the recruits struggled to hold on for as long as possible. But as the number increased, two or three of them let go of their hands and collapsed to the ground in exhaustion. Ye Sanshi¡¯s expression changed instantly, his previously dog-like face turning stern. ¡°What are you doing?!¡± he barked. He had been smiling just moments ago, but now he was back to his usual strict demeanor. ¡°Report, class monitor, we¡¯ve already completed twelve!¡± someone whispered. ¡°Are there any other questions?¡± Ye Sanshi¡¯s nonchalant remark rendered the recruit speechless. What else could he say? He was left feeling embarrassed and closed his mouth. ¡°Hmph! If there¡¯s no problem, stand up. The next time anyone moves around, I¡¯ll add ten people at a time!¡± No one spoke, and everyone silently flipped Ye Sanshi¡¯s family tree the bird in their hearts. ¡°One!¡± The menacing voice sounded again, and this time, no one dared to argue or question it. Soon, he had singled out ten more. ¡°Oh ¡­ I almost forgot to tell you guys just now. When you run, you have to pay attention to your breathing. These are all techniques¡­.¡± ¡°Fuck!¡± Meanwhile, Deng Hai shouted out in frustration, ¡°F*ck!¡± The anger was palpable on the faces of everyone present, including Wang Ye. ¡°What the hell do you think you¡¯re doing? You still want to gain experience?¡± he continued. ¡°I am imparting my veteran experience to you. It can help you avoid many mistakes,¡± Ye Sanshi explained, but his words only served to enrage Class Five even further. Wang Ye, on the other hand, remained composed and chose to stay silent. As an adult, he had developed a level of maturity and self-control that allowed him to endure such situations. While Wang Ye managed to keep his cool, the rest of the class was not as patient. Wan Baojiang ground his teeth and spoke up, ¡°Class monitor, please spare us the agony. Can¡¯t you just tell us how long we have to endure or how many push-ups we have to do in one go?¡± ¡°I also request that you stop torturing us like this, sir!¡± added Gu Yingnan. Ye Sanshi chuckled, ¡°Haha! What are you talking about? We are dear comrades, aren¡¯t we?¡± But his friendly tone quickly changed, ¡°Alright, since you insist, and I¡¯m a democratic and reasonable person, I¡¯ll give you ten more minutes.¡± The class let out a collective groan. If they weren¡¯t inside the military camp, and if they had a sack in their hands, Wang Ye had no doubt that they would have rushed at Ye Sanshi and beaten him up until he was unrecognizable to his own mother. Chapter 38 Chapter 38 The physical training lasted only for 40 to 50 minutes, and the specific time was at the discretion of the class leaders. Among them, Class Monitor Li and the new Fourth Class Monitor stood out as exceptional individuals. The first batch of students departed along with the rest of the class. However, there were also outliers like Ye Sanshi, who kept pushing the limits until the fourth class monitor and their team left with their people. He went the extra mile by making everyone run an additional 400 meters and do another set of 50 push-ups. He justified his decision to push them further by claiming that the sun was setting and the weather was turning cold, and he didn¡¯t want anyone catching a cold. As the class monitor, he believed he was being considerate and doing it for their own good. However, his words fell on deaf ears as everyone gritted their teeth in frustration. Upon returning to the dormitory, Zhang Ping¡¯an was given a few minutes to attend to his personal matters before being called away for duty. Dinner was served promptly at 6:10 pm. This time, the atmosphere was livelier than usual as everyone sang loudly during the meal. After having had a long day with lots of pent-up frustrations, they made up for it by shouting at the top of their lungs. Upon finishing their meal, everyone was granted twenty minutes of free time in their dorms. However, in reality, this free time was only for Deng Hai to inquire about Ye Sanshi¡¯s plans for the upcoming days. Ye Sanshi replied casually. In truth, when they returned to the dormitory, they were instructed to carry a small stool and familiarize themselves with the regulations. This left them with no time to socialize or move around freely. ¡­.. ¡°The regulations have been successfully transformed into skills!¡± Examining the regulations, Wang Ye did not raise any objections. In fact, he approached the task with a great deal of seriousness, unlike Deng Hai, who appeared constipated. Under Ye Sanshi¡¯s guidance, Wang Ye used the system while observing. He endeavored to convert the regulations into skills, and as expected, he succeeded. This accomplishment elevated Wang Ye¡¯s spirits. He was pleased that he could transform the regulations into a skill. Frankly, he was not fond of rote memorization. If he could boost his proficiency by converting the regulations into skills and quickly mastering them, that would undoubtedly be the ideal outcome. Unfortunately, Wang Ye had little time to farm experience, as the sound of a whistle interrupted his activities. At precisely 6:50 p.m., the whistle blew, signaling the entire company to assemble. Wang Ye had planned to watch TV, as Ye Sanshi had mentioned when Deng Hai inquired. Each day at seven o¡¯clock, unless special circumstances or arrangements dictated otherwise, the company was required to watch the news broadcast. As they were accustomed to this routine, they did not panic despite the sound of the whistle. They closed the regulations in their hands and placed them carefully on the bed before tidying up their instruments and heading downstairs together. In the classroom, they unlocked a new location for the recruit company on the fourth floor of the dormitory building. The room was quite spacious and could accommodate a large number of recruits without feeling crowded. ¡°Silence! You must pay attention and take the news broadcast seriously. After watching it, one of you will be selected to comment on the day¡¯s news. I expect all of you to study and watch attentively!¡± The platoon leader, who was on duty that day, spoke from the stage. As soon as the platoon leader finished speaking, the expressions of the recruits below the stage instantly turned sour. ¡°What?! We have to comment on the news?¡± some complained. ¡°What does that even mean? We just read the news and give our opinions?¡± others questioned. ¡°Don¡¯t hit me later, please!¡± some even prayed out loud. Wang Ye was also at a loss for words. Despite the initial shock, Wang Ye¡¯s mature mentality enabled him to recognize this as an opportunity. In the army, unity and leadership were critical. Although it might be a little presumptuous for him to step forward without waiting for the call, if he performed well, it would undoubtedly be a massive advantage. Wang Ye did not forget that he still had the duty of being the deputy class monitor. Ten days may seem like an extended period, but it was merely ten days when following the current method. He had to take advantage of every opportunity presented to him. Thus, Wang Ye made a decision in his heart to give it his all. However, this was only a preliminary decision, and Wang Ye knew that the specific situation would depend on the content of the news broadcast, whether he could summarize it, and whether he could give a good review. If he couldn¡¯t, Wang Ye wouldn¡¯t risk embarrassing himself by stepping forward. Soon, the news broadcast started, and the entire classroom fell silent, with only the sound of the television breaking the silence. Everyone was astonished by the platoon leader¡¯s challenge. Wang Ye knew he had to take the news broadcast seriously to avoid any future consequences. ¡°The national troop transportation work is in full swing¡­. One person joining the army, the whole city sending him off¡­¡± announced the news broadcast. The first piece of news after the opening was about the country¡¯s transportation of soldiers into the army, with images of soldiers being transported from various locations appearing on the screen. The scene brought tears to the eyes of the recruits in the classroom, as they had just gone through the same process the day before. Although it had only been a day, it felt like a lifetime had passed for everyone. The news broadcast continued, covering both national affairs and international news, and Wang Ye watched it with great seriousness, preparing his language and wording in his mind. Finally, after thirty minutes, the news ended, and the platoon leader returned to the stage. As he ascended the platform, the atmosphere in the entire classroom became somber. The current situation could be described in a single sentence ¨C everyone¡¯s mood was heavy, as if they had just visited a grave. The scene was as silent as a memorial service. Wang Ye didn¡¯t count himself among those who might be eager to go on stage. He was reviewing his draft in his mind, silently evaluating whether it was appropriate for him to summarize and comment like this. ¡°After watching the news, is there anyone eager to go on stage?¡± inquired the platoon leader, but no one made a sound. Many of the recruits did not dare to look directly at the platoon leader on the stage, instead lowering their heads and praying that they would not be selected. What they did not know was that according to the usual process, when watching the news broadcast for the first time, no recruits would take the initiative to go on stage. In this case, the platoon leader would select a few unlucky individuals who were too afraid to look at him directly or unwilling to go on stage and comment. At that moment, the company commander, instructor, and veterans were all prepared to watch the show that would unfold. ¡°Report!¡± ¡°Wow, Brother Wang, you¡¯re truly a hero!¡± Deng Hai whispered in admiration upon recognizing the speaker. Wang Ye did not turn to look at the speaker, aware that he had captured everyone¡¯s attention. In fact, everyone in the room, including the veterans, was taken aback by his action. At that moment, it seemed that someone was genuinely eager to go on stage. Wang Ye ignored the stares of those around him and focused only on the platoon leader on the stage. As a mature individual who had previously been part of society, he could easily handle such a small scene and the accompanying mental pressure. Although Wang Ye was slightly nervous, he was still able to control his emotions and didn¡¯t forget his lines. ¡°Alright, it seems we have a brave comrade willing to step forward,¡± the platoon leader commented, surprised that someone had volunteered. Without missing a beat, the platoon leader confirmed, ¡°Very well. Comrade, are you willing to go on stage to give your comments?¡± ¡°Report, I am willing to be the first to go on stage,¡± Wang Ye confidently replied. At this point, Wang Ye revealed a smile and looked at the other recruits who were staring at him. ¡°It¡¯s mainly because I noticed that my brothers were nervous, and I happen to be someone with thick skin. In a game I played, I was willing to be a cushion for everyone to relax.¡± The platoon leader and the veterans didn¡¯t really understand the reference to games. Perhaps not many of them had played online games before, especially as soldiers who had little free time for leisure. They may not have the time or inclination to play games, even during their limited vacation time. Naturally, they didn¡¯t understand Wang Ye¡¯s comment. However, the recruits did understand. As previously noted, there were few obedient boys at this age who could join the army. It was even more common for them to play games online. Therefore, as soon as Wang Ye finished speaking, the crowd couldn¡¯t help but laugh. Chapter 39 Chapter 39 ¡°What are you laughing at?¡± the platoon leader demanded, noticing the recruits¡¯ reaction. ¡°I asked for volunteers to go on stage, but all you do is dodge my gaze and lower your heads to avoid it. And now that a comrade is on stage, you¡¯re happy and feeling relaxed?¡± The platoon leader¡¯s expression turned sour, and the entire classroom fell silent in response to his harsh tone. ¡°Humph! Look at you guys,¡± he continued, unimpressed by their behavior. The platoon leader¡¯s demeanor shifted once more, and he smiled at Wang Ye. ¡°Soldier, step out and come on stage!¡± he commanded. ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye replied, stepping forward and doing his best to walk steadily as he made his way to the side of the platoon leader. As a new recruit, he had only learned the synchronized footwork and had yet to master the three major footwork techniques. ¡°What¡¯s your name?¡± the platoon leader inquired. ¡°Report, my name is Wang Ye, and I¡¯m from Class 5. The class monitor is Class Monitor Ye Sanshi!¡± Wang Ye shouted, projecting his voice with confidence. When Wang Ye mentioned his name, Ye Sanshi couldn¡¯t help but sit up straighter in his seat, even rising to sit higher so that others could see the smug expression on his face. Being in a military camp, martial arts was also a passion for competition, and having one of his soldiers take the initiative to comment on the news for the first time was a matter of pride for Ye Sanshi. Furthermore, Wang Ye¡¯s sensible shout-out to Ye Sanshi¡¯s name on stage only made him even more satisfied. Ye Sanshi couldn¡¯t help but feel a surge of admiration for Wang Ye and sighed inwardly. ¡°A good soldier! He¡¯s sensible. I really have to take care of him in the future,¡± he thought to himself. However, the other class monitors were not as comfortable with the situation. They secretly cursed Ye Sanshi¡¯s luck in being assigned such a brave and capable soldier and looked at the recruits in their own classes with fierce eyes. This made some of the recruits who noticed their squad leaders¡¯ expressions tremble with fear, but none of them dared to make a sound. ¡°Hmm, not bad,¡± the first platoon leader praised Wang Ye with a smile. He then shouted seriously, ¡°Recruit Wang Ye!¡± ¡°Here!¡± Wang Ye immediately stood at attention and replied. ¡°Right turn!¡± the platoon leader commanded. ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye complied and turned to face the recruits, company commander, instructor, and others sitting in the classroom. ¡°Recruit Wang Ye, you may begin your commentary,¡± the platoon leader instructed. ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye replied confidently. After taking a deep breath, he began his commentary. ¡°Respected leaders, dear comrades-in-arms¡­ From today¡¯s news broadcast, the first news was about military transport. I couldn¡¯t help but see ourselves in it, far away from home and our parents. But we are here for our country, for the military dream in our hearts, carrying the blessings of our motherland and its people as we become soldiers of the people¡­¡± Commenting on the news was not a difficult task, and the news broadcast was limited in scope. Wang Ye skipped over news that he thought was meaningless and focused on summarizing the most important parts. After he finished his commentary, he said, ¡°That concludes my commentary. If any of my comments were inappropriate, I ask for your forgiveness.¡± ¡°Pa, pa, pa!¡± Applause rang out from the company commander and instructor first, followed by a group of veterans and the recruits from each squad. Among them, Class Five was the most enthusiastic in their applause, as Ye Sanshi had quietly instructed them to ¡°Clap hard for me. Whoever¡¯s hands are not red from clapping will give a review in front of me later!¡± Class Five couldn¡¯t help but use all their strength in their applause. They knew that they would have to give their own news reviews, and they were inspired by Wang Ye¡¯s example. Even though Wang Ye had only given one commentary, they could still follow his review template. However, they had not copied down his comments, and they would be too embarrassed to do so. Even if they had memorized his comments, they knew it was not appropriate to simply repeat them. Therefore, they knew that it would be better to clap their own palms red than give their own reviews after. The company commander was impressed with Wang Ye¡¯s courage to go on stage and give his commentary. He praised him, saying, ¡°Very good. Although some of your comments were not profound enough, it¡¯s still very commendable that you had the courage to go on stage for your first news review!¡± After Wang Ye finished speaking on stage, he turned to the other recruits and encouraged them to learn from him. ¡°As soldiers, what¡¯s the point of being timid? You need to learn to speak up and express your thoughts. If you can¡¯t even do that, how can you be expected to face the challenges of the battlefield?¡± After the company commander finished speaking, he turned around and addressed the platoon leader on the stage. ¡°Alright, continue!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± replied the platoon leader. He then turned his attention to Wang Ye and called out, ¡°Recruit Wang Ye!¡± ¡°Here!¡± Wang Ye responded promptly. ¡°Get in line!¡± ordered the platoon leader. ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye obeyed, quickly falling into formation. There was no need for the platoon leader to praise Wang Ye, as the captain had already done so. Wang Ye knew better than to seek additional recognition. After Wang Ye took his seat, the platoon leader once again scanned the recruits below the stage. The atmosphere grew tense once more, and the new recruits avoided making eye contact with him. They kept their heads down, too afraid to meet his gaze. Suddenly, the platoon leader pointed his hand in a specific direction and called out, ¡°This soldier!¡± The new recruits looked up, their faces filled with anxiety. Relieved to see that the platoon leader wasn¡¯t pointing at them, many of the new recruits breathed a sigh of relief. The recruits who were being pointed at by the platoon leader felt their hearts tighten with fear. Their anxiety reached its peak when the platoon leader called out, ¡°What are you looking at? It¡¯s you, the third soldier from the left in the seventh row!¡± As soon as the coordinates were given, the recruits in the designated area breathed a sigh of relief. However, one recruit was so nervous that he nearly wet himself. Trembling, he stood up and tried to compose himself. Wang Ye watched as the trembling recruit stood up, feeling a sense of surprise wash over him. Wang Ye was surprised to see that the recruit who had been called out was none other than his classmate Yan Zhiming, from the same hometown and the class next door. Due to the rush of events, Wang Ye had not had the chance to speak with Yan Zhiming since their class allocation. They had only made eye contact and acknowledged that they were both in Third Platoon, Class Eight. Watching Yan Zhiming make his way slowly up to the stage, Wang Ye felt a pang of sympathy for his unlucky classmate. The platoon leader didn¡¯t even bother to ask for his name before giving the order, ¡°Attention¡­ Left turn!¡± Yan Zhiming stood at attention, his head held high, and his face displaying a mix of anxiety and determination. He had gone up to the stage from the opposite direction of Wang Ye, so he turned left to face the recruits below. However, it was obvious that Yan Zhiming was flustered, as he swayed to the right before quickly adjusting his steps and turning to the left. This scene caused the class monitor¡¯s expression to become extremely gloomy. The class monitor believed that without comparison, there would be no improvement. Seeing Yan Zhiming¡¯s performance only made him more determined to do better. If Wang Ye hadn¡¯t gone on stage before, he might have been angry, but not as much as he was now. He felt a sense of guilt and shame after seeing the expression on the eighth class monitor¡¯s face. Wang Ye didn¡¯t expect that his desire to stand out would indirectly harm his fellow countryman and classmate. In reality, Wang Ye realized that many recruits were probably scolding him for showing off in their hearts. However, Wang Ye didn¡¯t care. He believed that if he didn¡¯t evoke envy, he was just average. Despite the influx of new recruits who yearned to stand out, they couldn¡¯t let the fear of others¡¯ envy hold them back from serving as soldiers for two years. Attempting to make them jealous now might result in their alienation later, but Wang Ye was unfazed. He knew that when a person¡¯s strength reached a certain level, their envy would eventually morph into admiration. Once everyone admired you, there wouldn¡¯t be any ostracism. However, for those who lacked strength, it was imperative to behave themselves. Wang Ye was acutely aware of this fact, and his unwavering confidence stemmed from his possession of the system. ¡­ ¡°You may begin now!¡± announced the platoon leader on stage. He refrained from correcting Yan Zhiming¡¯s rotation as it wasn¡¯t his responsibility to do so. ¡°Res¡­Respected leader¡­Dear¡­Dear comrades,¡± Yan Zhiming began, his voice trembling with nerves. However, this was a typical reaction for people his age who had never experienced societal pressure before. As he spoke, some of his comments aligned with Wang Ye¡¯s words, while others were completely off the mark. In the end, Yan Zhiming¡¯s face flushed red, and his voice grew increasingly faint. However, the platoon leader and company commander showed him leniency and didn¡¯t make things more difficult for him. In fact, when he finished, the instructor led the applause, showcasing his support for the struggling recruit. The benevolent instructor had once again reinforced his compassionate persona. Afterward, the platoon leader selected two more new recruits to take the stage. Their performance was almost as good as Yan Zhiming¡¯s, with one recruit performing slightly better than the other. This alleviated some of the Eighth Squad Leader¡¯s anger. ¡­ At 7:50 pm, they were dismissed and returned to their dormitory. ¡°Wang Ye did an outstanding job today. You should all learn from him,¡± the company commander remarked. ¡°Remember, you¡¯re all soldiers of the same age. What will you do in the future? If you end up on the battlefield, will you wet your pants?¡± In the dormitory, Wang Ye and the ten other recruits stood at attention in front of their beds. Ye Sanshi, the squad leader, held a meeting with a grave expression, standing behind the closed door. ¡°Listen up,¡± he warned. ¡°Starting tomorrow, everyone except Wang Ye must report and immediately raise their hands when the class monitor requests someone to go on stage to comment. If you don¡¯t, I¡¯ll take you down to the stairwell after dismissal and give you a loudspeaker to comment one by one.¡± Ye Sanshi¡¯s words elicited a range of emotions from the recruits, but he ignored their reactions and continued to speak with a cold smile. ¡°Let¡¯s make a bet. You all raise your hands together and choose one person. You can decide whether to come back to the dormitory or be taken to the stairwell by me to practice one by one.¡± At this point, Ye Sanshi¡¯s tone had transformed into something almost demonic. ¡­. Chapter 40 Chapter 40 Back in the dormitory, the other recruits in class five, except for Wang Ye, had grim expressions on their faces. However, Ye Sanshi paid them no attention. Instead, he turned to Wang Ye and called out his name. ¡°Wang Ye!¡± ¡°Here!¡± Wang Ye replied, startled but quick to assume the position of attention. ¡°Your performance today was exceptional. Therefore, I have decided to appoint you as the acting vice-class monitor of class five!¡± Ye Sanshi announced. ¡°Eh?¡± Wang Ye was taken aback by the sudden news, unsure of how to respond. He¡¯s now the acting vice-class monitor? The other recruits couldn¡¯t help but turn their heads to look at Wang Ye. Even if no one had mentioned the position of the vice-class monitor before, and even Deng Hai had said that he had no chance, it was impossible for everyone not to have any thoughts. However, it had only been announced this morning that everyone would be competing for the position of vice-class monitor. It was even said that the first appointment would be made about a week after joining the army. ¡°How could this be? It was supposed to be for a week, why is it ending now? He didn¡¯t even give me a chance!¡± At this moment, Wang Ye didn¡¯t seem to care about the gazes of his fellow recruits. Instead, he was checking his system information. As expected, the mission was still incomplete. He didn¡¯t want to reveal the system¡¯s attributes too often, so he refrained from doing so. It was frustrating. The system refused to acknowledge it because he was just a stand-in. He felt a little helpless. Ye Sanshi spoke up once more. ¡°Wang Ye is currently just a stand-in. You all still have a chance, but I will only give you one week. Today is the 5th, and by the 12th, if none of you can prove to me that you are more suitable for the role of deputy class monitor than Wang Ye, then he will officially become our class¡¯s deputy class monitor. Do any of you have any objections?¡± ¡°No!¡± They sounded weak. ¡°Have you forgotten what I told you?¡± Ye Sanshi¡¯s face suddenly turned serious. ¡°As a soldier, your voice must be loud and clear. If you don¡¯t have enough energy, then shout with all your might. Now, do any of you have any objections?¡± ¡°No!¡± This time, everyone shouted loudly, including Wang Ye. Would anyone dare to object to Ye Sanshi¡¯s decision? Despite the slim chances, there was still a week left, which gave everyone a glimmer of hope. Maybe someone else could prove themselves worthy of the role of deputy class monitor. However, there was still a chance that Wang Ye wouldn¡¯t become the official deputy class monitor. Wang Ye breathed a sigh of relief. The time given for the mission was initially ten days, but now it had been reduced to a week. As long as he maintained his performance, he would naturally be able to remove the word ¡®agent¡¯ and complete the mission to become the official deputy class monitor. ¡°Alright, since none of you have any objections, you may go to the toilet and drink water. You have five minutes. Dismissed,¡± Ye Sanshi declared. Immediately, everyone¡¯s previously upright bodies slumped in relief. Naturally, no one dared to say anything as Ye Sanshi had not left yet. Wang Ye was about to pour himself a cup of water to quench his thirst after commenting earlier. However, Ye Sanshi called out to him once more. ¡°Wang Ye, wait!¡± Wang Ye turned his head in confusion, but he immediately stood upright as Ye Sanshi addressed him as ¡°class monitor.¡± ¡°I have something to tell you,¡± Ye Sanshi said, causing the students who were about to go to the toilet to freeze in their tracks. Those who were about to pour themselves a cup of water also stopped. Everyone pricked up their ears, curious to hear what Ye Sanshi had to say to Wang Ye. Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t mind the attention and addressed Wang Ye directly. ¡°I confiscated your watch yesterday,¡± he began. ¡°You¡¯ve seen the regulations today, so you¡¯ve noticed it, right?¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye nodded in acknowledgment. In fact, while looking at the regulations, Wang Ye was surprised that Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t mention him wearing a watch during training today. Ye Sanshi continued, ¡°According to the regulations, you are not allowed to wear a watch during training. However, you can use it at other times, such as checking the time during normal activities. But during training with the recruit company, you should store it in your cabinet. In the future, don¡¯t wear it on your hand during training.¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye complied without any resistance. He recognized that rules were meant to be followed, so there was no use resisting them. ¡°And let me tell you something else,¡± Ye Sanshi continued. ¡°Since you are the vice-class monitor, even if it¡¯s just an acting position, you are also responsible for fulfilling the duties of the vice-class monitor of Class Five. This includes managing internal affairs and maintaining class hygiene. If our class fails to pass any evaluations related to internal affairs or class hygiene, I will hold you responsible.¡± Wang Ye felt a bit overwhelmed by the added responsibilities. Being the vice-class monitor was no easy task. However, after Ye Sanshi finished his sentence, he turned to address the rest of the class. ¡°Wang Ye is a soldier of the same rank as you all, but he¡¯s now the deputy class monitor. From now on, his words are to be followed as orders. If any of you fail to comply, especially in matters regarding internal affairs and hygiene, watch how I deal with you,¡± Ye Sanshi warned the class. ¡°Yes, sir!¡± The students replied obediently, including those who had paused to pour water or hold their bladders. ¡°Alright, that¡¯s all. You are free to move around now!¡± With a wave of her hand, Ye Sanshi turned around and exited the dormitory. The room fell into a brief silence. Once Ye Sanshi had left, Wan Baojiang was the first to approach Wang Ye and say, ¡°Deputy Class Monitor Wang, I admire you!¡± He then looked at the others as if daring anyone to disagree with him. Wang Ye chuckled at Wan Baojiang¡¯s enthusiasm. ¡°We¡¯re all brothers,¡± he said, addressing the other members of Class Five who had stayed behind. ¡°I¡¯ve said before that I want to be the vice-class monitor. And even though I was surprised to become the acting vice-class monitor today, I still won¡¯t give up on my goal. However, I encourage anyone who wants to compete to do so openly.¡± As he spoke, Wang Ye extended his hand in a gesture of camaraderie. ¡°Anyway, I¡¯m convinced by you!¡± When Wan Baojiang saw Wang Ye¡¯s outstretched hand, he did not hesitate and reached out to grab it. On the other side, Deng Hai suddenly laughed. ¡°Although I expected it to be you even after a week, I didn¡¯t expect the reality to be so cruel!¡± As he spoke, he took a step forward and reached out his hand. ¡°In any case, I didn¡¯t expect it to happen anyway. And in our class, Wang Ye, you¡¯re the one I¡¯m most convinced of so far, so I have nothing else to say!¡± ¡°Hehe, I¡¯m also convinced. Wang Ye, I¡¯m convinced that you¡¯ll be the deputy class monitor!¡± Zhang Ping ¡®an also walked over and reached out his hand. ¡°Haha, well, it seems that I¡¯m not as good as you right now¡­ So I have no objections for the time being, but¡­.. I won¡¯t give up!¡± The one who spoke was Gu Yingnan. As Gu Yingnan came up, another person came over at almost the same time and put his hand on him. ¡°I¡¯m impressed!¡± Wang Ye had helped him eat the buns at breakfast that morning, so he was grateful to him. Five people from the class stood up to compete, while the remaining four joined in and extended their hands in support, regardless of their own thoughts. However, Gu Yingnan declared that he would not give up easily. Wang Ye simply smiled and welcomed the competition, saying, ¡°I hope you can defeat me!¡± The competition between the recruits of Class Five officially began and ended quickly, lasting only five minutes before some had to leave to use the restroom. Interestingly, Ye Sanshi returned to the dormitory in less than two minutes. He had only gone to the restroom briefly, and naturally returned afterwards. ¡­ Chapter 41 - Chapter 41: Fighting in the Dormitory! Chapter 41: Fighting in the Dormitory! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°The rules and regulations serve as the soldier¡¯s code of conduct, outlining the principles and guidelines to be followed. Although I will provide you with a concise summary of the key points later today for memorization purposes, it is crucial to understand that everything else remains significant as well. The emphasis on specific points is solely for the recruit company at this stage. Nevertheless, you are expected to acquaint yourself with the remaining rules and regulations and commit them to memory.¡± In the same classroom as before, a different atmosphere prevailed as a class was in session rather than a news broadcast. After Ye Sanshi returned, he patiently waited for five minutes before instructing everyone to bring their books, pens, and papers upstairs. Presently, the instructor commenced the session with an opening speech, followed by important information for everyone to take note of. Eventually, they delved into the main topic at hand. The regulations were compiled in a thick book, and the instructor began by highlighting a crucial point for everyone to focus on. Each recruit was then instructed to write down a corresponding question related to that point. These questions would serve as a reference for future memorization. The amount of material to be memorized was relatively small, considering the comprehensive nature of the regulations. It was like shedding excess weight, transforming from a few hundred pounds to a few dozen pounds, metaphorically speaking. This lightened the burden for the recruits, eliciting a collective sigh of relief. It was reassuring to know that they only needed to commit this condensed information to memory for now, with the prospect of tackling the rest in the coming years. The class concluded at nine o¡¯clock, primarily because it took time for everyone to complete their copying. Additionally, the instructor would provide detailed explanations when marking the key points, which accounted for an additional hour. ¡°I expect wholehearted commitment to memorizing the rules while I attend the meeting. Wang Ye, you will assume the role of deputy class monitor in my absence. It is your responsibility to oversee everyone¡¯s studies. Do not let me return to find you engaged in arguments instead of focused reading. Can you handle this?¡± ¡°Yes, sir! 1 promise to fulfill the mission,¡± Wang Ye replied loudly. ¡°Very well!¡± Ye Sanshi nodded, his gaze shifting to the others. ¡°Let me make it clear: the position of vice-class monitor is not a mere title. In my absence, Wang Ye wall be your superior. In the army, hierarchy is of utmost importance. If any of you think that Wang Ye, despite being a fellow recruit, does not warrant your obedience, then you will face the consequences!¡± With Ye Sanshi¡¯s departure, the dormitory atmosphere grew peculiar once again. It was Wang Ye¡¯s presence as the vice-class monitor and the weight of Ye Sanshi¡¯s parting words that hung in the air. Suddenly, as if a collective sigh of relief had been released, everyone relaxed their rigid standing postures and settled into their seats. After a long day of training, even if they only listened to lectures at night without additional practice, exhaustion had set in. The lack of sleep from the previous night had taken its toll, and though they had managed to make up for an hour in the afternoon, it hardly made a dent in their weariness. At this moment, fatigue weighed heavily on each recruit, and drowsiness began to creep in. Yet, with Wang Ye present, no one dared to act recklessly. It was not because they feared Wang Ye, but rather the repercussions that awaited them if they defied Ye Sanshi¡¯s authority. ¡°Alright, everyone can take a seat. If you need water, feel free to get some. And if anyone needs to use the restroom, you may go,¡± Wang Ye announced, taking the initiative to relax his own posture. In that moment, a mischievous smile spread across Deng Hai¡¯s face. ¡°Hehe, thank you, deputy class monitor. Uh, excuse me, 1 need to use the restroom!¡± he declared, standing at attention and saluting with a playful grin. ¡°You are not permitted to go. If you insist, I¡¯ll have to conduct a search on you first!¡± Wang Ye responded, his tone suggesting a playful warning. ¡°All!¡± Deng Hai¡¯s expression immediately changed, realizing the implications of his request. ¡°Brother Wang, please, don¡¯t. 1¡¯11 just endure it. 1 beg you!¡± he pleaded, his smile turning into tears. Deng Hai¡¯s change in expression was noticed by others, but instead of taking the situation seriously, his tearful smile only fueled their curiosity. Some among them had eyes gleaming with intrigue, speculating that there might be some undisclosed connection between Wang Ye and Deng Hai. A hidden affair, perhaps. Curiosity was running rampant, leaving everyone eager to witness what would unfold next. However, instead of providing an explanation, Wang Ye reiterated his instructions. ¡°Deng Hai, you can drink water, but you cannot go to the restroom. If you don¡¯t want water, sit down immediately and focus on memorizing the regulations. The rest of you, you may go to the restroom.¡± In that moment, Deng Hai¡¯s expression froze. He had not anticipated Wang Ye¡¯s dismissive response. The smile on his face vanished, and without a word, he turned and walked toward the dormitory door. Wang Ye¡¯s expression also changed, his tone lowering. ¡°Deng Hai, this is an order!¡± he shouted firmly. Deng Hai halted in his tracks but then turned back, a sneer forming on his lips. ¡°Tsk, who are you pretending for?¡± he retorted. ¡°Do you just love showing off? Waking up early, acting like a hero for this group, and strutting around everywhere. I bet you didn¡¯t get a good night¡¯s sleep, did you?¡± Pausing briefly, Deng Hai continued, ¡°Let me make this clear. If you show me respect, I¡¯ll show you respect. But if you don¡¯t give me face, 1¡¯11 see to it that you¡¯re nothing!¡± Deng Hai had a history of troublesome behavior. He had fallen in love at a young age, engaged in fights, skipped classes, and even associated himself with gangs online. His temperament and actions reflected these tendencies, and it was evident that he did not possess a pleasant disposition. Although he might playfully call someone ¡°brother¡± before being provoked, once provoked, he would quickly turn hostile. In this case, Wang Ye had provoked him by preventing him from smoking. Wang Ye¡¯s face grew tense. Despite his adult-like astuteness, he couldn¡¯t help but feel a surge of anger in that moment. Seeing Deng Hai walking away, he shouted, ¡°Stop, don¡¯t make me angry.¡± Wang Ye was not the type of student who merely excelled academically. He had his own temper as well. While Deng Hai had a volatile personality, so did he. ¡°Hehe, you¡¯re nothing!¡± Deng Hai scoffed, not bothering to turn his head as he continued to leave. However, in the next moment, a grunt was heard. It wasn¡¯t Wang Ye but Wan Baojiang who rushed out to intervene. In a surprising turn of events, Wan Baojiang swiftly reacted by lunging at Deng Hai from behind, wrapping his arms around his neck as he reached for the door. Simultaneously, he delivered a forceful kick to his foot, causing him to lose balance and fall to the ground. ¡°You¡­ Bastard¡­ How dare you sneak attack me!¡± Deng Hai grumbled, his face turning red as he struggled under Wan Baojiang¡¯s hold. Furious, with his grip still firm, Wan Baojiang stared at Deng Hai and then shifted his gaze to Wang Ye. The other recruits in the class were left speechless, unable to comprehend the sudden turn of events. Even Wang Ye himself was taken aback. He hadn¡¯t anticipated Wan Baojiang to react in such a manner. Despite having assisted him earlier that morning, he had shown no hesitation in taking action against Deng Hai. Nonetheless, Wang Ye refrained from shouting for them to stop. Instead of intervening in the physical altercation, Wang Ye maintained his composure and directed his words toward Deng Hai, who was still being pinned down by Wan Baojiang. ¡°You can smoke if you want, but not while 1 am on duty. If you truly wish to smoke, 1 will assist you when the class monitor returns if you have the balls to do so.¡± After a brief pause, Wang Ye continued, his voice firm, ¡°For now, if you dare to disobey my orders again, don¡¯t be surprised when I take you down here.¡± Wang Ye decided not to keep his smoking habit a secret any longer and openly addressed it to Deng Hai. This revelation left some individuals in the class stunned while others remained silent, their eyes shifting with curiosity. Wang Ye was aware that there must have been someone who had helped him keep watch while he secretly smoked. After all, he had swiftly returned during the morning exercise break. It was evident that he had utilized the restroom as a cover to indulge in his smoking habit. Chapter 42 - Chapter 42: Poaching Chapter 42: Poaching Translator: Dragon Boat Translation To be honest, the current turn of events was slightly unexpected for Wang Ye. However, in retrospect, it was not entirely surprising. In the army, there were few individuals who could be labeled as ¡°good boys¡± in the traditional sense. Even though the other recruits in the dormitory appeared uninvolved at the moment, they were likely unaware of the dynamics outside their immediate surroundings. ¡°You¡­ You¡¯re nothing!¡± Deng Hai, still struggling against Wan Baojiang¡¯s grip on his neck, heard Wang Ye¡¯s words. It was evident that he remained unconvinced. In that moment, it became clear that Deng Hai¡¯s temper had overridden his rationality. When his anger flared, it seemed to dominate his mind, pushing aside any traces of reason. Wang Ye approached the scene, stepping closer to Deng Hai. ¡°Vice class monitor, Brother Wang¡­ Don¡¯t worry, don¡¯t let him bother you,¡± Wan Baojiang said. As Wang Ye took a step forward, Gu Yingnan approached from the side and attempted to pull Wang Ye back, being one of the few in the dormitory who sought to mediate the situation. He was concerned that Wang Ye might resort to violence. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, 1 know what I¡¯m doing,¡± Wang Ye reassured, gently removing Gu Yingnan¡¯s hand from his own. With determination, Wang Ye approached Deng Hai and crouched down, meeting his furious gaze. The other recruits in the dormitory tensed, unsure of what would transpire next. They worried about the potential consequences of the acting deputy squad leader physically confronting another recruit. However, their concerns quickly dissipated as they realized they had been overthinking. Wang Ye did not strike Deng Hai. Instead, he firmly grasped the collar of Deng Hai¡¯s uniform. ¡°Listen to me, you are no longer a troublemaker on the streets. Look at yourself and your uniform. If you want to desert and go home, you can continue behaving recklessly!¡± Wang Ye asserted, his grip on Deng Hai¡¯s collar unwavering. After conveying his message, Wang Ye stood up and turned to Wan Baojiang. ¡°Old Wan, let him go.¡± Wan Baojiang expressed his concern, noting that Deng Hai might still pose a threat. ¡°He¡¯s not trustworthy. He might still try to use force.¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine. Let him go,¡± Wang Ye insisted. ¡°Alright then!¡± Wan Baojiang complied, promptly releasing his hold on Deng Hai and rising to his feet. However, in the next instant, Deng Hai erupted in anger. He swiftly flipped over while still on the ground and swung his hand at Wan Baojiang, who had been restraining him. ¡°Pa!¡± A soft sound resonated, but it was not the sound of Deng Hai hitting Wan Baojiang. Instead, someone had grabbed hold of his hand. Although Wang Ye s reaction speed was only 2.2 times faster than that of an ordinary person, he shouldn¡¯t underestimate the significance of that 0.2 difference. This small advantage allowed Wang Ye to swiftly grab the hand that Deng Hai had intended to use for a counterattack. ¡°Bang!¡± The sound of Deng Hai¡¯s head hitting the ground reverberated through the room. Despite Wang Ye¡¯s intervention, Wan Baojiang, who had remained vigilant, exclaimed, ¡°How dare you still come at us!¡± In response, he lunged at Deng Hai once again, gripping his neck and pressing him back down to the ground, causing his raised head to collide with the floor. ¡°Are you convinced?¡± Wan Baojiang shouted, maintaining his grip on his neck. ¡°Release his neck first,¡± Wang Ye interjected, always rational and mindful of the consequences. He was not a hot-headed youngster who would disregard the potential repercussions. Wan Baojiang¡¯s current actions were fueled by anger, and if Wang Ye allowed him to continue, it could escalate further. Fortunately, Wan Baojiang proved to be obedient. Upon hearing Wang Ye¡¯s words, he released her grip on Deng Hai¡¯s neck and firmly pressed down on his shoulders with both hands. ¡°Fuck off! If you have the guts, let me get up. We can fight one-on-one!¡± Deng Hai¡¯s face turned red with frustration. ¡­ ¡°What¡¯s going on here!¡± Suddenly, the door swung open, revealing a stern-faced veteran. It wasn¡¯t Ye Sanshi but a sergeant squad leader from the third floor. He had been on his way downstairs for a meeting but arrived slightly late, hearing Deng Hai¡¯s loud cursing from the second floor. He immediately followed the sound and approached the dormitory. The entire dormitory was taken aback by the unexpected arrival of the squad leader. Quickly regaining his composure, Wang Ye stood up and saluted. ¡°Reporting to class monitor, 1 am Wang Ye, the acting vice class monitor of Class Five. We were just engaging in some playful banter.¡± As he spoke, Wang Ye nudged Wan Baojiang, who was still in a daze. He then directed his gaze toward Deng Hai, who remained on the ground. Crouching down, Wang Ye extended his hand to help him up, his eyes filled with a warning glare. Wang Ye was well aware of the competitive nature between classes in the army, and it was crucial to keep matters within their own class. It was best not to let other classes become aware of their internal affairs. ¡°Humph!¡± Deng Hai snorted and disregarded Wang Ye¡¯s offered hand, choosing to get up on his own. He remained silent and didn¡¯t acknowledge the presence of the veteran squad leader at the door. ¡°Playing around?¡± The class monitor at the door was taken aback. Was this really just a playful exchange? He glanced deeply at Wang Ye, recognizing him from his recent appearance in the news. Though they had only just begun training, the class monitor wasn¡¯t surprised that Wang Ye had assumed the role of acting vice-class monitor. If Wang Ye were in his class, he might have considered appointing him as the deputy class monitor as well. ¡°Alright, understood. I¡¯m not your class monitor. Since there¡¯s nothing else, I¡¯ll leave,¡± the squad leader responded before turning to depart. The class monitor didn¡¯t say much, but as he turned to leave, he couldn¡¯t resist making one last offer to Wang Ye. ¡°Are you interested in joining my class? I¡¯ll make you the official vice class monitor!¡± ¡°Reporting, I am a member of Class Five!¡± Wang Ye responded loudly, reaffirming his loyalty to his own class. ¡°Fuck, you shameless scumbag! You still want to poach me!¡± A furious curse suddenly erupted, the voice unmistakably belonging to Ye Sanshi. ¡°Haha! I¡¯m just joking!¡± The sergeant who had attempted to recruit Wang Ye didn¡¯t show any signs of embarrassment and instead burst into laughter. ¡°Bah, get lost!¡± Ye Sanshi¡¯s voice rang out, cutting off any further conversation with the squad leader. Moments later, Ye Sanshi appeared at the entrance of the dormitory. Ignoring the presence of the veteran squad leader who hadn¡¯t left, he walked straight into the dormitory, clearly unbothered by any potential consequences. Ye Sanshi looked around the dormitory before fixing his gaze on Wang Ye, his expression filled with displeasure. ¡°I asked you to be the acting vice class monitor, and this is how you handle things? I just went downstairs, and you all are already causing a scene and shouting.¡± It was clear that Ye Sanshi had heard Deng Hai¡¯s outburst. Being downstairs at the time, he couldn¡¯t help but be startled by the commotion. He promptly informed the company commander and hurried back upstairs. As he ascended, anger simmered within him. However, upon hearing the voices of the class monitor and Wang Ye, some of his anger dissipated. Nevertheless, he still needed to maintain a certain demeanor. ¡°Report, it¡¯s my fault. I failed to properly manage everyone,¡± Wang Ye responded, taking responsibility for the situation. ¡°Humph!¡± Ye Sanshi snorted coldly. Just then, another person entered the dormitory¡ª the instructor. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± the instructor immediately inquired upon entering. ¡°Instructor, it¡¯s just a minor incident. We have a new recruit in the class who was unaware of the rules and caused a disturbance. I will handle it immediately,¡± Ye Sanshi explained, maintaining a smile. Upon hearing this, the instructor nodded and surveyed the dormitory. Seeing no apparent issues, he swiftly stated, ¡°Alright, we will head downstairs first. Finish dealing with it promptly and join us as soon as possible!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Ye Sanshi responded. Soon, the instructor departed, taking the seventh class monitor along. Ye Sanshi closed the door behind them, and as he turned around, his face darkened significantly. ¡°Hmph, what¡¯s the situation? Wang Ye, tell me everything!¡± Ye Sanshi demanded, his gaze shifting to Deng Hai. ¡°This kid wanted to smoke, but the deputy class monitor wouldn¡¯t let him go. He lost control, and 1 assisted the deputy class monitor in restraining him. Later, the deputy class monitor requested me to release him, but he became even more agitated and attempted to resist.¡± These words were not spoken by Wang Ye but rather by Wan Baojiang himself. Wan Baojiang had always been straightforward and was never one to hold back his words. He expressed what he wanted to say without hesitation. Now, fearing that Wang Ye might take full responsibility for the matter, he decided to speak up first. Regardless, he could no longer tolerate Deng Hai. So be it. Chapter 43 - Chapter 43: Here to Buy a Pack of Cigarette! Chapter 43: Here to Buy a Pack of Cigarette! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In fact, Wang Ye was really keen on minimizing the matter and helping to cover up the fact that he smoked. It wasn¡¯t that he was a saint, but they were all soldiers of the same age. There was no need to become enemies because of this issue. On the contrary, if she helped him, he might be more inclined to listen to her. However, there was no need to dwell on it at the moment. Wan Baojiang straightforwardly spilled everything. In that moment, Ye Sanshi¡¯s eyes narrowed as he glared at Deng Hai. However, he didn¡¯t immediately scold him. Instead, he turned his head to look at Wang Ye and calmly said, ¡°Well done. This is an internal matter of our class. There¡¯s no need to involve outsiders.¡± He reached into his pocket and pulled out a waterproof plastic wallet, from which he took out a ten yuan bill. ¡°Here, you know where the service center is. Go and buy me the cheapest pack of cigarettes!¡± Ye Sanshi commanded. Wang Ye was taken aback, unsure of what Ye Sanshi was planning. Nevertheless, she knew she had to follow his orders. ¡°Yes, sir!¡± she replied obediently. Taking the money, Wang Ye swiftly turned around and left. Once Wang Ye was out of sight, Ye Sanshi finally turned his attention to Deng Hai, who was sulking. ¡°Deng Hai!¡± he suddenly shouted. Deng Hai trembled, his face pouting, and he refrained from calling Ye Sanshi ¡®class monitor¡¯ or reporting him. Instead, he retorted fiercely, ¡°Don¡¯t give me that attitude! So what if I want to go home? I don¡¯t want to be a soldier anymore!¡± In reality, Deng Hai had already made up his mind in that brief moment. At most, he would retreat and return home. The recruits from the fourth squad had already left today, and yet Ye Sanshi had expressed his disdain for them. Was he afraid of being looked down upon? Deng Hai had already made his departure, thinking, ¡°I¡¯ve already left. Even if you despise me, what can I lose?¡± However, he had overlooked something. Not everything in this world was as straightforward as it seemed. The fourth squad¡¯s class monitor was a unique case. If the soldier chose to stay, it wouldn¡¯t be easy for him in the future. He understood that and persisted in his decision to leave. The fourth squad leader had also made a mistake, or rather, the army had made a mistake as well. This made it easier for him to leave. But what about Ye Sanshi? One was that the class monitor initiated the confrontation, and the other was that he wanted to smoke and defy the vice-class monitor. The situations were completely different. ¡°Hehe, do you think the army is your home? That you can come and go as you please?¡± Ye Sanshi sneered. Deng Hai remained silent. Ye Sanshi approached, his face dark with anger. He positioned his face less than a fist¡¯s distance away from Deng Hai¡¯s, scolding him fiercely, ¡°Let me tell you, if you want to leave now, there¡¯s only one way. As a deserter, you¡¯ll carry the infamy of a deserter for the rest of your life. Your parents and ancestors will be looked down upon by others. If you have a child in the future, they¡¯ll be pointed at and criticized. Even when they enter society, they¡¯ll be targeted and looked down upon because their father is a deserter. Do you think the army is a game? Let me tell you, if this were a time of war, I would have shot you without hesitation for rebelling against your superiors and attempting to desert!¡± Ye Sanshi stared at Deng Hai and spat on his face, leaving Deng Hai shocked by his words. But Deng Hai stubbornly shouted back, ¡°I¡¯m not a deserter! You forced me into this situation. It¡¯s just smoking, right? I can¡¯t quit smoking. How can you expect me to stop smoking all of a sudden? Moreover, you never said anything about smoking during the military inspection and let me pass. Now that I¡¯m in the army, you expect me to quit smoking in a day? I can¡¯t do that!¡± ¡°Hmph, if you can¡¯t do it, then you shouldn¡¯t have joined the army. But since you¡¯re here, let me tell you, you have to do it even if you can¡¯t,¡± Ye Sanshi retorted, his face stern. Pausing for a moment, he continued his berating with a serious expression. ¡°Will it kill you not to smoke? If you don¡¯t even have the willpower to resist smoking, why are you still a soldier? Get out and be a deserter!¡± The atmosphere froze as Deng Hai glared at Ye Sanshi, unconvinced, and Ye Sanshi returned the glare. ¡°Crick!¡± Suddenly, the door opened once again. However, it wasn¡¯t Wang Ye who had just left. It was the instructor. ¡°Squad Leader Ye, the new recruits have just arrived. You can¡¯t be too harsh!¡± the instructor interjected. Kang Hua walked in and greeted the students from Class 5 with a smile. Then, he turned his attention to Ye Sanshi and said, ¡°Leave this soldier to me. The company commander is calling for you. Go down first.¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Ye Sanshi¡¯s face remained stern, but he didn¡¯t resist the instructor¡¯s order. He looked at the others in Class 5 and advised, ¡°Be honest and familiarize yourselves with the regulations. Understand your current status. Although you haven¡¯t received your titles yet, you¡¯re already soldiers!¡± After a brief pause, he added, ¡°If Wang Ye comes back and I¡¯m not back yet, just let him wait in the dormitory!¡± With that, he left once again. Meanwhile, in the camp, Wang Ye jogged all the way, still replaying the instructor¡¯s words in his mind. Yes, he had encountered the instructor. The instructor had left Class 5 but hadn¡¯t actually gone downstairs. Instead, he had positioned himself at the corner of the corridor. As soon as Wang Ye reached the stairwell, he ran into the instructor. However, the instructor was one step ahead and gestured for him to remain quiet. Speaking in a low voice, he said, ¡°You¡¯re Wang Ye, right? Not bad. If you have some time in two days, let¡¯s have a chat. I hold a high opinion of you. Now, go and carry out your class monitor¡¯s instructions!¡± And just like that, Wang Ye was dismissed. ¡°These seasoned soldiers really know how to handle things!¡± Wang Ye couldn¡¯t help but grin. He was certain that the instructor had been listening to the situation in Class 5. If Ye Sanshi could handle it, there would be no need for him to intervene. However, if Ye Sanshi couldn¡¯t handle it, he would definitely step in and play the role of a good person. Wang Ye estimated that it would be unlikely for Deng Hai to be allowed to leave. Perhaps when he returned, he would be influenced and guided by the instructor¡¯s words. Not dwelling too much on that thought, Wang Ye looked ahead at the service center and jogged towards it. The service center of the recruit company was not exclusively for the recruit company itself. Ye Sanshi had mentioned it to him earlier when he arrived. The recruit company was a separate entity within the regiment headquarters, located adjacent to it and separated by a wall. Technically, this small store belonged to the military service center of the regiment headquarters. However, for convenience, a back door was opened in the wall. Every year, when new recruits arrived, this back door would be opened to allow them to shop here. As Wang Ye approached the back door, he noticed that there were soldiers inside eating instant noodles or making purchases. They all had military ranks, and naturally, they noticed Wang Ye¡¯s presence as well. He noticed a soldier without a military rank entering through the back door. The veterans inside immediately found it amusing. ¡°Hey, look at this brave newcomer! Coming to the convenience store at this hour!¡± ¡°What¡¯s your business here? Are you here to buy cigarettes?¡± ¡°Hehe, you¡¯ve got more courage than I did when I was new!¡± All the veterans stared at Wang Ye with smiles on their faces. Wang Ye chose to ignore their comments. He knew that if he provoked a group of seasoned soldiers, he would be the one to suffer. His system had been awakened for only a short time, and even if he fought, he might not be able to defeat these experienced soldiers. Therefore, he decided to focus on his own task. He made his way to the counter where an older woman was stationed. Wang Ye greeted her with a smile and said, ¡°Hi, Mam. My class monitor asked me to buy him a pack of cigarettes.¡± Chapter 44 - Chapter 44: Escorted Back Chapter 44: Escorted Back Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Oh, so you really are buying cigarettes!¡± ¡°Haha, what a clever excuse. Hey, new recruit, who is your class monitor? Maybe we know each other!¡± ¡°Haha, like he would tell the truth!¡± The group of veterans burst into laughter once again upon hearing that Wang Ye was indeed there to buy cigarettes. Some even called out to Wang Ye, urging him to reveal the name of his class monitor. They believed that Wang Ye must have snuck out on his own. It had happened before. Although there were veteran sentries downstairs, there were still ways for recruits to sneak out if they were determined enough. They had heard stories of recruits who climbed out of the second-floor window to smoke and then jumped down to the service center to buy cigarettes. After all, some recruits possessed hidden talents, having practiced martial arts since childhood. For them, climbing down from the second floor was a piece of cake. However, going back up was a different story. This was the reason why the recruit had been caught and left behind a legendary tale. ¡°We don¡¯t sell cigarettes to new recruits here. You¡¯d better go back quickly and admit your mistake!¡± the auntie stated, obviously misunderstanding the situation. However, perhaps due to Wang Ye¡¯s good looks or some other reason, she kindly advised him. Ignoring the comments from the veterans, Wang Ye maintained his focus on the auntie. He repeated once again, ¡°Auntie, my class monitor really asked me to buy cigarettes!¡± As he spoke, he presented the ten yuan that Ye Sanshi had given him. ¡°My class monitor told me to buy the cheapest pack!¡± The auntie looked at the money in Wang Ye¡¯s hand and smiled. ¡°Well, it seems like your class monitor did ask you to buy them. Tell me the situation and why your class monitor asked you to do this.¡± Wang Ye was taken aback. He then glanced at the other seasoned soldiers. He didn¡¯t recognize any of them. They shouldn¡¯t be the squad leaders of the recruit companies but rather veterans from the regiment. In front of them? ¡°Hey, what are you looking at, newbie? Trying to deceive us?¡± ¡°Sister Liu, this new recruit is definitely not being honest. How about this? We have some free time. Sister, give him the cigarettes. I¡¯ll go with him and see if his class monitor really asked him to buy them.¡± ¡°Hehe, that¡¯s right, right, right! We have some time to spare. Hurry up and come back. We still have time!¡± Usually, veterans were not allowed to enter the new recruits¡¯ company area. This place was not a marketplace, and the closed training applied not only to the new recruits but also to those outside, including the veterans from the regiment headquarters. But now, wasn¡¯t Wang Ye delivering himself right to their doorstep? Regardless of whether the new recruit was telling the truth or not, the veterans saw an opportunity to follow him under the pretense of verifying his claims. ¡°Alright, do you still want it?¡± the auntie asked Wang Ye with a smile. ¡°Yes!¡± Wang Ye replied without hesitation. If they wanted to follow him, he would let them. In fact, Wang Ye had already figured it out. These seasoned soldiers seemed determined to stick to him. Even if he hadn¡¯t come to buy cigarettes, they might have found another reason to catch him and bring him back. After all, if they caught a recruit who had sneaked out to buy cigarettes and returned him, they might even be rewarded. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll get it for you!¡± the middle-aged woman said. She reached under the counter and pulled out a pack of cigarettes. It was the type that sold for six or seven yuan outside, but the woman said that they were ten yuan. Wang Ye had no idea about the actual cost of the cigarettes since he had never smoked them before. Therefore, if the lady said ten yuan was enough, he trusted her judgment. He took the pack of cigarettes and glanced at the group of veterans. ¡°Yo, it looks somewhat legitimate, but the new recruits these days are quite crafty. Brothers, anyone want to join in?¡± a first-year officer remarked. ¡°Hehe, let¡¯s go together and watch the show!¡± another veteran chimed in. The two veterans who were eating instant noodles quickly finished their meals in a few bites. Inside the shop, there were about seven or eight veterans. In the end, they all decided to follow Wang Ye. However, the lady at the convenience store spoke up, ¡°Why are you sending so many people? The company behind is for the new recruits, not your own company. Two of you should be enough. Two veterans. You won¡¯t let him escape, right?¡± Her words held weight, even though she wasn¡¯t a soldier. As soon as she finished speaking, one of the seven or eight veterans voluntarily stepped back. The remaining third-class sergeant took the initiative to speak and approached Wang Ye alongside a first-stage soldier. ¡°Let¡¯s go, recruit. We¡¯ll accompany you to find your squad leader. Don¡¯t lie, and don¡¯t even think about running away!¡± one of the veterans said, perhaps secretly hoping that Wang Ye would attempt to escape. If that happened, their reward would be confirmed. However, Wang Ye had no intention of running away. He was telling the truth. ¡°Alright!¡± Wang Ye replied confidently and turned to leave. The two veterans followed him into the camp of the recruit company through the back door. ¡°Hey, newbie, who is your class monitor? You haven¡¯t told me yet,¡± one of the veterans asked with a smile as they walked in a row, with the two veterans holding onto Wang Ye from the front and back. ¡°Reporting to the class monitor, my class monitor is Ye Sanshi, Class Monitor Ye!¡± Wang Ye replied. ¡°Oh, Old Ye! Tell me the truth now. Did he really send you here to buy cigarettes? You just entered the camp yesterday, right? Did he trust a recruit like you to come here?¡± the veteran in front asked, keeping a close eye on Wang Ye. It was clear that he had some expectations and was waiting for something. However, Wang Ye maintained his expression and replied, ¡°Yes, sir!¡± He had no interest in answering their questions. The truth would become clear once they arrived at their destination. ¡°Hehe, alright, you better not be lying. Of course, if you want to run, you can try now!¡± the veteran said before turning his head back. Wang Ye ignored his words, but internally, he cursed, ¡°Run? Run where? If I try to run, you guys will chase after me and beat me up. Then, you¡¯ll get the credit for capturing me!¡± There was still some distance between the service center and the barracks, and they had to pass through the physical training ground. Along the way, Wang Ye endured the verbal harassment from the veteran. After about seven to eight minutes, they finally reached the dormitory. ¡°Hmm?¡± At the entrance of the corridor, a new recruit stood guard on duty. Wang Ye had greeted him earlier when he left, and the instructor had also spoken to him, so Wang Ye was naturally allowed to pass. However, now that he returned with two unfamiliar veterans, it raised eyebrows. The guard immediately stood up and saluted before taking the initiative to speak, ¡°Comrade, what can I do for you?¡± Given the large number of soldiers in a regiment, even officers couldn¡¯t recognize everyone. Knowing soldiers within a company was more feasible, but recognizing soldiers from other companies or battalions was challenging. Additionally, the guard was only a first-class soldier. After saluting, the guard looked at Wang Ye, whom he recognized, and asked, ¡°Wang Ye, what¡¯s the situation?¡± ¡°Reporting, class monitor. I went to the service center, and these two squad leaders thought I had sneaked out and insisted on following me back!¡± Wang Ye replied. ¡°Alright, I understand,¡± the squad leader said. He then turned to the two sergeants and stated, ¡°Squad leaders, this recruit didn¡¯t run away. I have a record here.¡± ¡°He really didn¡¯t run away?¡± ¡°What is Old Ye thinking? Sending a recruit to buy cigarettes at this hour!¡± The other third-class sergeant muttered softly, almost inaudible if Wang Ye wasn¡¯t standing beside him. The sergeant didn¡¯t want to make too much noise and draw the attention of the recruit company commander or instructor. They preferred to keep this matter low-key. ¡°Alright then, let¡¯s go back,¡± the two veterans agreed. Since they were now certain that Wang Ye hadn¡¯t run away, there was no reason for them to stay. They turned around and left. After watching the two veterans depart, Wang Ye turned to the recruit squad leader in front of him. ¡°What are you looking at? Go upstairs. Your class monitor¡¯s meeting isn¡¯t over yet!¡± the squad leader ordered. ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye replied and proceeded to go upstairs. Chapter 45 - Chapter 45: The Difference Between a Thorn and a Thorn in the Side Chapter 45: The Difference Between a Thorn and a Thorn in the Side Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Please have a seat. I¡¯m a reasonable person. Let go of your anger and let¡¯s talk,¡± Kang Hua said in a calm and gentle manner. Deng Hai was escorted to the instructor¡¯s office. The door closed, and the instructor deliberately locked it. Kang Hua walked over to his desk and took a seat. He looked at Deng Hai and spoke in a reassuring tone. Deng Hai felt a sense of anxiety and uncertainty, unsure if he should sit down. Even though he was considered a member of society outside the army, his previous outburst and defiance towards Ye Sanshi, the class monitor, had now left him filled with regret. Ye Sanshi¡¯s words had struck a chord with him, causing him to doubt his actions. Now, he didn¡¯t dare to sit or make a sound, standing in the instructor s office like a statue, silent and hesitant. Observing Deng Hai¡¯s expression, the instructor¡¯s smile grew even softer. He could sense that there was still hope to guide this soldier. No longer pressing Deng Hai to sit down, the instructor continued speaking, ¡°You¡¯re Deng Hai, right?¡± Deng Hai responded with a report, ¡°Reporting, yes!¡± ¡°Well, there¡¯s no need to shout ¡®report¡¯ here. Let¡¯s have a normal conversation between brothers. You can disregard my identity as an instructor for now.¡± As he spoke, the instructor reached into his pocket and pulled out a pack of Yuxi cigarettes. ¡°Didn¡¯t you want to smoke? Here, have one!¡± he offered. Deng Hai was taken aback by the unexpected gesture. He had anticipated various scenarios after being brought to the instructor¡¯s office, but this was not one of them. ¡°Ah?¡± Deng Hai exclaimed in surprise. ¡°Haha!¡± The instructor¡¯s smile remained, but his expression turned serious as he said, ¡°Just this once. Don¡¯t make it a habit.¡± With that, he tossed a cigarette toward Deng Hai, who hastily caught it. ¡°Pa!¡± The instructor also lit his cigarette, then he placed the lighter on the table and slid it to the other end of the desk. ¡°Take one for yourself.¡± Deng Hai hesitated upon seeing the lighter, unsure whether he should take it or not. ¡°Why? Just a moment ago, you were willing to fight with the class monitor¡¯s comrade just to smoke. You even dared to talk back to the class monitor. Now that I¡¯m offering you a cigarette, and you¡¯re hesitating?¡± the instructor said with a smile. Feeling a surge of determination, Deng Hai walked up to the desk. ¡°Fine!¡± He skillfully took the lighter and ignited the flame. ¡°Hu!¡± He took a deep breath, savoring the moment as if he were intoxicated by the act of smoking. The instructor silently observed him, saying nothing. The two of them sat in the office, smoking their cigarettes. After about half a cigarette, the instructor finally broke the silence. ¡°I¡¯ve read your information. You joined the army for your girlfriend. You¡¯re also quite a romantic man,¡± the instructor commented, his smile still gentle. Deng Hai silently removed the cigarette from his mouth, feeling a sense of embarrassment. ¡°Actually, I¡¯m starting to regret it now,¡± he admitted dryly. Kang Hua didn¡¯t display any disappointment upon hearing Deng Hai¡¯s words. Instead, he maintained his gentle smile. ¡°It¡¯s understandable. Many recruits have similar thoughts when they first enter the camp. Prior to joining the military, their perception of military life is often filled with glory and honor. However, once inside, the reality of harsh training and strict rules can be overwhelming and hard to adjust to.¡± Deng Hai didn¡¯t respond verbally, but he found Kang Hua¡¯s words resonating with him. ¡°But now, you are an adult. I¡¯m sure you¡¯ve heard the saying before: ¡®Behind one minute on stage is ten years of hard work.¡¯ If one desires recognition and success, they must endure hardships behind the scenes,¡± Kang Hua continued. ¡°And consider this, soldiers are the sharp blades of our country, the force that upholds our nation¡¯s security. Our country has millions of soldiers. When large-scale operations need to be executed, who do you think carries out those operations? Where does the execution come from?¡± the instructor asked Deng Hai. ¡°Only when there are rules will there be enforcement,¡± Deng Hai hesitated for a moment before responding. He was not unintelligent. On the contrary, he possessed a certain level of intelligence. After all, even those who were mischievous often displayed a cleverness that couldn¡¯t be underestimated. ¡°Yeah!¡± The instructor nodded. ¡°Using daily rules to cultivate iron-like discipline. Only with such discipline can a troop possess the ability to execute and fight.¡± Deng Hai still held the remaining bit of the cigarette between his fingers, but he refrained from smoking any further. He found himself at a loss, unsure of how to respond to the instructor¡¯s words. The instructor noticed Deng Hai¡¯s perplexity and continued speaking in a gentle tone. ¡°As a soldier, everyone makes mistakes. Especially when you have just entered the military camp, being able to recognize your mistakes and make corrections is commendable. Don¡¯t worry about your class monitor giving you a hard time in the future. The veteran class monitors in the army are not so petty.¡± After a brief pause, the instructor added jokingly, ¡°Let me share a secret with you.¡± Deng Hai¡¯s attention immediately focused on the instructor, curious to hear what he had to say. ¡°In truth, there has always been a tradition in the army of favoring those who are a bit thorny,¡± the instructor revealed. ¡°Uh¡­¡± Deng Hai was taken aback. He had never heard of this before. However, the instructor quickly added, ¡°But there¡¯s a catch. The prerequisite is that you have to be exceptionally outstanding. Do you understand? Otherwise, you¡¯ll just be a thorn in my side.¡± Deng Hai¡¯s expression stiffened, a mix of confusion and uncertainty filling his mind. Meanwhile, Wang Ye returned to his dormitory and noticed that both the class monitor and Deng Hai were absent. It was relayed to him that after the class monitor had instructed him to buy cigarettes, Deng Hai had been taken away by the instructor. Wang Ye wasn¡¯t surprised by this turn of events. It was to be expected, given the situation. ¡°Did you guys go to drink water in the toilet?¡± Wang Ye asked, recalling the incident. Gu Yingnan responded, ¡°No, we drank, but we didn¡¯t dare to go to the toilet!¡± ¡°If you need to use the toilet, go ahead. But only use the toilet, nothing else. It¡¯s only the second day since we joined the army, and it¡¯s time for strict discipline,¡± Wang Ye advised. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t do anything else,¡± Gu Yingnan quickly replied, understanding the gravity of the situation. It was evident that he wouldn¡¯t dare to do anything foolish. Deng Hai hadn¡¯t returned yet, and if any pranks were played at this critical moment, Ye Sanshi would truly lose his temper if someone got caught. Shortly after, four people went to the toilet in the dormitory while a few others stayed behind. Wang Ye didn¡¯t dwell on the matter and decided to divert their attention. ¡°Alright, since everyone has finished drinking water and no one needs to use the toilet, let¡¯s focus on memorizing the rules and regulations. Don¡¯t dwell too much on other matters,¡± Wang Ye suggested. Everyone¡¯s thoughts were likely consumed by concerns for Deng Hai, but Wang Ye couldn¡¯t know the specifics of the situation. However, he believed that Deng Hai¡¯s situation wasn¡¯t too severe. Nevertheless, given Ye Sanshi¡¯s temperament, if Deng Hai wanted to stay in the military, he would likely face some hardship. Without dwelling on it further, Wang Ye picked up the regulations. Unlike the recruits who had copies of the regulations, he had the original version. He needed to read this book, as it would help him gain experience points through the system. Besides, he aimed to memorize all the regulations during the upcoming game. With the help of the system, he could level up quickly and gain a head start in mastering the regulations. Chapter 46 - Chapter 46: He Will Remember This Night for the Rest of His Life Chapter 46: He Will Remember This Night for the Rest of His Life Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In the dormitory, some recruits were reading the regulations silently while others were reading them aloud. However, in most of the other classes, the reading was done aloud as per their class monitor¡¯s request. Class 5, on the other hand, remained quiet because their vice-class monitor, Wang Ye, hadn¡¯t made such a request, and Ye Sanshi hadn¡¯t mentioned it either. Time continued to pass, and a few more minutes went by. Suddenly, the sound of approaching footsteps reached the dormitory, causing everyone to stop reading and turn their attention toward the door. They wondered who it could be. Was it Deng Hai returning? ¡°Why are you all staring at me? Have you all memorized the regulations? Do you want me to conduct a spot check?¡± Ye Sanshi¡¯s voice cut through the silence, and immediately everyone in the dormitory, who had been reading silently, lowered their heads and started reading aloud. With a stern expression, Ye Sanshi walked into the dormitory. Wang Ye stood up and retrieved the pack of cigarettes from his pocket. He approached Ye Sanshi and handed it to him. Ye Sanshi accepted the pack and nodded in acknowledgment. Then, he turned his attention to the rest of the recruits in the dormitory. With a serious tone, he commanded, ¡°Alright, stop reading now!¡± Instantly, the sound of recitation ceased, and all eyes were fixed on Ye Sanshi. Ye Sanshi¡¯s expression grew stern as he addressed the recruits. ¡°In the army, discipline is of utmost importance. You must have this awareness when you step foot here. This is not a game, and there is no room for negotiation. Violating army discipline can result in punishments and even expulsion from the army with subsequent military court proceedings. Do you understand?¡± he declared firmly. ¡°We understand!¡± the nine remaining members of Class 5 responded in unison, their voices loud and clear. ¡°Good! Now let¡¯s continue memorizing the rules and regulations. Put in your best effort,¡± Ye Sanshi concluded, resuming his role as the class monitor. As Ye Sanshi finished speaking, there was a knock on the door. He gave permission for the person to enter, and the door opened to reveal Instructor Kang Hua, who had a gentle smile on his face. ¡°Instructor!¡± Ye Sanshi saluted, and the others in the dormitory followed suit. ¡°I¡¯m here to bring him back,¡± the instructor said, his smile still present. He then looked towards the aisle where the members of Class 5 couldn¡¯t see and said, ¡°Come in and apologize properly.¡± Deng Hai appeared at the entrance of the dormitory, wearing an awkward expression. Ye Sanshi emitted a disdainful snort and turned to face the door, essentially facing Deng Hai. His stance was clear and unyielding. Wang Ye observed the scene, maintaining a seemingly lower position. However, Deng Hai and the other recruits, who were still new to the military environment, might not fully grasp the dynamics at play. Ye Sanshi addressed Instructor Kang Hua, ¡°Alright, Old Ye, he¡¯s a new recruit. 1 have already reprimanded him, and he has repented and admitted his mistake.¡± Then, Ye Sanshi turned his gaze toward Deng Hai, who stood at the door in a state of indecision. ¡°What are you waiting for? Go in!¡± Deng Hai¡¯s expression grew even more awkward. He pondered the situation and realized that it made sense. In the outside world, he, as a half-functioning member of society, would never willingly admit his mistakes. Even if he had to break his head, admitting his mistake would be out of the question. Wasn¡¯t admitting mistakes like this considered shameful for someone in society? He had never experienced such a thing before. Moreover, he had previously contradicted Ye Sanshi and made audacious statements. And now, he had to return and admit his mistake in front of the entire dormitory. The embarrassment was overwhelming. In fact, at this moment, he felt an urge to escape. However, the words that the instructor had spoken to him moments ago kept resonating in his mind. ¡°Actually, those who can join the army at this time and age are considered winners. You may have failed the college entrance examination once, and your parents may have been disappointed. But now, by joining the army, 1 believe your parents will be proud of you. Many people want this opportunity but can¡¯t get it due to various reasons. They even regret it for the rest of their lives. You have that opportunity now. Can you bear to see your girlfriend disappointed? Can you bear to see your parents, who were already proud of you, disappointed once again?¡± These words struck a chord deep within Deng Hai¡¯s heart. He remembered that his parents had indeed changed their usual behavior when he was about to join the army. Even his father, who used to scold and berate him, had taken the initiative to invite him for a drink the night before. He even expressed that he was proud of him and patted his shoulder, encouraging him to do a good job. It felt as if the soles of his feet had taken root. ¡°If you¡¯re not willing to apologize then save it! 1 don¡¯t want a coward soldier in my regiment.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not a coward!¡± Ye Sanshi¡¯s words seemed to have angered Deng Hai. Deng Hai marched into the dormitory and approached Ye Sanshi, speaking loudly. ¡°I was wrong!¡± ¡°Haha!¡± Ye Sanshi glanced at him and sneered. ¡°Is this your way of admitting your mistake?¡± Throwing caution to the wind, Deng Hai took the first step. He looked at Ye Sanshi and said, ¡°Then what do you want, class monitor? 1¡¯11 accept it. After all, I was wrong this time.¡± ¡°Apologize to the vice-class monitor first!¡± ¡°Alright!¡± Deng Hai turned his head to look at Wang Ye and prepared to walk over. ¡°Forget it. We¡¯re all comrades. I understand,¡± Wang Ye said, looking at Ye Sanshi. ¡°Class monitor, there¡¯s no need to apologize to me. He just arrived, so it¡¯s understandable that he hasn¡¯t quit smoking yet!¡± ¡°That¡¯s not a valid reason. If you¡¯re wrong, you¡¯re wrong. This is the army. Being brave enough to take responsibility for your mistakes is what a soldier should be like!¡± ¡°I was wrong, class monitor. From today onwards, 1 will listen to you!¡± Deng Hai was quite straightforward. He faced Wang Ye and didn¡¯t approach any closer. He stood there and apologized loudly. Of course, his attitude didn¡¯t resemble an apology but rather that of a fearless warrior marching to the execution ground. However, Wang Ye didn¡¯t scold him. ¡°Well, let¡¯s just let this matter pass. We¡¯re still comrades!¡± Wang Ye smiled and took a step forward, extending his hand in a gesture of reconciliation. One had to be magnanimous. Regardless of what Deng Hai might be thinking or if he still harbored resentment, at least on the surface, he needed to show his willingness to move forward. ¡°Okay, thank you, Vice Class Monitor!¡± Deng Hai reached out and shook Wang Ye¡¯s hand. Wang Ye released his grip and turned his attention back to Ye Sanshi. This time, Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t address Deng Hai. Instead, he looked at the instructor standing by the door and said, ¡°Instructor, I appreciate your escorting Deng Hai back. Now that the matter has been resolved¡­¡± ¡°Alright, then 1¡¯11 head down first. Remember to treat your new comrades with kindness,¡± the instructor replied. ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Ye Sanshi nodded, acknowledging the instruction. After the instructor left, the door was closed once again. However, before Ye Sanshi could say anything, a whistle sounded from downstairs. ¡°Shh, shh!¡± The recruits were taken aback, unsure of its meaning. But before confusion could settle in, Ye Sanshi took the initiative to address everyone in a solemn tone. ¡°This is the whistle for late roll call. Let¡¯s head down for roll call now.¡± After his announcement, he turned to Deng Hai and said, ¡°Your matter isn¡¯t resolved yet. If you seek my forgiveness, be prepared for the consequences!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Deng Hai stood at attention, displaying a fearless demeanor. Wang Ye looked at him and quietly thought to himself, ¡°Poor lad, tonight won¡¯t be easy for him. He¡¯ll probably remember this night for the rest of his life.¡± Chapter 47 - Chapter 47: Late Roll Call, Deng Hais Punishment Chapter 47: Late Roll Call, Deng Hai¡¯s Punishment Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Class One should have a total strength of eleven soldiers, and they are all present,¡± Ye Sanshi reported. ¡°The fourth class should consist of eleven soldiers, but there are only ten present. One of them is currently confined in the detention room,¡± another squad leader informed. After all the squads in the company assembled in front of the building, the squad leaders swiftly briefed the platoon leader on duty about the status of their respective squads. The platoon leader on duty saluted Wu Jianfeng, who stood at the entrance of the stairwell, and reported, ¡°Company Commander, roll call has been completed. The expected strength is ninety-five soldiers, but the actual strength is ninety-four.¡± Considering that not all squads had a full complement of ten recruits and accounting for the veteran squad leader, the total number was as stated. ¡°Fall in!¡± Wu Jianfeng stood on the steps of the dormitory, issuing the command with composure. ¡°Yes, sir!¡± the first platoon leader responded, then turned to the formation and ordered, ¡°Stand at ease!¡± With that, he returned to his designated position within the formation. ¡°Attention! At ease!¡± Wu Jianfeng immediately issued two orders, signaling the recruits to stand at ease and listen attentively. Instead of starting the roll call, he began to address them, saying, ¡°Today marks your first day of training and your first official attendance. Let me explain the process to you.¡± He paused for a moment, then continued, ¡°Normally, I would select someone to call out names and take attendance. However, since all of you are present and no one is absent, it would be a waste of time to go through that process. Let¡¯s skip it and proceed directly to the training.¡± The recruits looked at each other, still uncertain about what he was about to reveal. Without further delay, Wu Jianfeng decided to unveil the mystery himself. ¡°1 noticed that all of you had a hearty dinner tonight, but 1 didn¡¯t schedule any physical exercise afterward. That was not ideal. If you go to sleep right after eating, you¡¯ll gain unnecessary weight.¡± He then proposed a solution, ¡°How about this? Run a 3,000-meter distance and complete 50 push-ups. Once you¡¯re done, you can head back to the dormitory and rest.¡± Silence filled the air as the recruits absorbed this unexpected turn of events. The recruits were instantly filled with frustration and anger. What was this? It had already been three hours since dinner, and their food would¡¯ve already been digested. And now, they were being subjected to physical exertion right before sleep. Was this really necessary? The thought of being tormented like this made them question whether they would be able to sleep at all later. But Wu Jianfeng seemed indifferent to their concerns. Following the order, the platoon leader promptly took charge and directed the team to make their way to the physical training ground. The recruits reluctantly complied, their exhaustion from the three-kilometer run evident. Fortunately, this time the company commander showed some mercy. After the arduous run, he only ordered them to complete fifty push-ups. Despite their fatigue, most of them managed to accomplish the task with relative ease. However, it was a constant stream of scolding that accompanied them throughout the entire three-kilometer run and the push-ups. The verbal chastisement seemed never-ending. Among the nearly one hundred recruits, there were always a few who struggled with doing fifty push-ups. Unlike the morning session, this time, they were given a chance to take a short break if they couldn¡¯t complete the full set. However, the presence of Ye Sanshi, the class monitor, served as a motivation for them to push through and avoid being scolded. Class Five performed relatively well, with no one lagging behind significantly. Some recruits may have run the three kilometers at a slower pace, but they managed to finish. Even those who struggled with the fifty push-ups found ways to complete them while catching their breath. However, despite the challenges, Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t intervene or curse at anyone. Nevertheless, the recruits were far from pleased with the situation. Compared to the other classes, Class Five seemed to be facing a greater storm. Deng Hai¡¯s issue was still unresolved, and the atmosphere in the dormitory was tense as they returned close to ten o¡¯clock in the evening. Ye Sanshi closed the door and, without saying a word, walked straight to the dormitory window. ¡°Come here,¡± he called out to Deng Hai. Deng Hai did not hesitate and walked over. Ye Sanshi reached into his pocket and pulled out the pack of cigarettes that Wang Ye had bought earlier. He locked eyes with Deng Hai and opened the pack, revealing the cigarettes inside. Without hesitation, he took one out and placed it between his lips. Then, he handed the rest of the pack to Deng Hai. ¡°Go ahead, light them up one by one. You have twenty minutes to finish them all, understood?¡± Ye Sanshi¡¯s voice carried a mix of sternness and determination. Deng Hai¡¯s expression shifted, displaying a hint of displeasure. He was well aware of his addiction to smoking, but that didn¡¯t mean he wanted to kill himself by smoking that amount. Twenty minutes for a pack of cigarettes, but wait, it wasn¡¯t a full pack anymore. Ye Sanshi had taken one, leaving him with nineteen. Taking a deep breath, Deng Hai clenched his teeth and reluctantly agreed. With determination in his eyes, he reached out and grabbed a cigarette from the pack that Ye Sanshi had handed to him. There was no need for Ye Sanshi to light the cigarette for him. Deng Hai pulled up his pants, raised his leg, and retrieved a lighter hidden within his sock. Wang Ye observed the situation closely, noticing that Deng Hai only had a lighter in his socks this time. He recalled that Deng Hai should still have cigarettes, but their whereabouts were unknown to him. However, he realized that this wasn¡¯t the time to focus on such details. ¡°Heh, you¡¯re quite resourceful. Carrying a lighter in your socks after a whole day of training!¡± Ye Sanshi remarked, glancing at Deng Hai but choosing not to inquire further. The process continued step by step. Ye Sanshi remained composed and unhurried. ¡°Class monitor, can we begin now?¡± Deng Hai asked Ye Sanshi in a deep voice, his demeanor transitioning from intense to calm. ¡°Very well, you may proceed with your orders,¡± Ye Sanshi responded. Although he gave his consent, Ye Sanshi walked over to the side and took Deng Hai¡¯s bucket. The recruits watched with curiosity as Deng Hai lit a cigarette and took a puff before Ye Sanshi returned with the bucket. Ye Sanshi turned the bucket upside down and looked at Deng Hai. ¡°Stay still. 1¡¯11 help you place a hat on your head. You can smoke inside the hat!¡± Deng Hai¡¯s face froze, his expression revealing his surprise. He hadn¡¯t anticipated that smoking nineteen cigarettes in twenty minutes wouldn¡¯t be the end of his ordeal. ¡°Good,¡± Ye Sanshi acknowledged Deng Hai¡¯s response, understanding that Deng Hai had made up his mind to endure the task. He knew that Deng Hai didn¡¯t want to give up or go back empty-handed. Soon, the bucket was on his head. The recruits observed anxiously, wondering if the cigarettes¡¯ smoke would kill Deng Hai. ¡°Will he die from the smoke?¡± Qin Li, standing beside Wang Ye, murmured softly. Wang Ye glanced at Qin Li but remained silent. He knew that Deng Hai wouldn¡¯t die, but it would definitely make Deng Hai feel suffocated by cigarette smoke trapped under the bucket. Soon, the sound of Deng Hai¡¯s coughing echoed from beneath the bucket, confirming Wang Ye¡¯s prediction. ¡°Don¡¯t remove it,¡± Ye Sanshi instructed firmly, also retrieving a lighter from his pocket. ¡°Pa!¡± The flame appeared, and the cigarette in his mouth lit up. Ye Sanshi walked to the side and swiftly grabbed Deng Hai¡¯s cup. He headed to the nearby water dispenser, filling the cup halfway with warm water. ¡°What are you doing, class monitor?¡± Qin Li muttered again, perplexed as he observed Ye Sanshi tapping the cigarette ashes into the cup of water. ¡°1 don¡¯t think you want to know,¡± Wang Ye replied softly. He was actually grateful at that moment that he wasn¡¯t a smoker. This situation seemed to be quite ruthless. Ye Sanshi extinguished the cigarette in the water-filled cup before lighting up another and flicking the ashes into it. To everyone¡¯s surprise, he then took out half of the cigarette and dropped it into the cup. It became clear that he wasn¡¯t merely killing time or playing around. He was toying with Deng Hai¡¯s cup. Within the fifth squad, one recruit¡¯s throat tightened as he struggled to suppress his discomfort. It was evident that he had no intention of drinking the concoction. No sane person would willingly consume such a mixture. Chapter 48 - Chapter 48: Extra Stuff Chapter 48: Extra Stuff Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In the dormitory, not only were Wang Ye and Qin Li whispering to each other, but there were also a few honest recruits lying next to each other. Even Ye Sanshi had noticed it. Some people couldn¡¯t even keep their voices low, so he overheard them, but he didn¡¯t care. The noise outside was getting louder, which was the reason he was unfazed. After the roll call ended, some class monitors chose not to hold the class meeting or postponed it. It was now free time for everyone to wash up. However, they wouldn¡¯t receive the same treatment as yesterday. The class monitor would only provide hot water for washing their feet. Today¡¯s training had made everyone realize that yesterday¡¯s momentary happiness would require a long time to make up for. It was like a man who enjoyed a few minutes of fun but had to pay the price of hard labor for days or even months. The thought of enduring punishment for such a long time made them shiver. Under the bucket, Deng Hai was constantly coughing. His figure, which was standing with the bucket on his head, was gradually bending lower. Deng Hai¡¯s coughing continued as he smoked his fourth cigarette. Ye Sanshi showed no mercy and commented, ¡°Man up and take the punishment seriously. Why¡¯re you bending over and allowing the smoke to escape from the bucket?¡± Suddenly, Deng Hai straightened up, and the coughing ceased. Time passed, and the noise outside gradually died down. Wang Ye, who still had his watch on his wrist, discreetly checked the time and saw that it was 10:23, twenty minutes earlier than expected. However, Ye Sanshi remained silent, and Wang Ye couldn¡¯t remind him. He noticed the cigarette box in Deng Hai¡¯s left hand and observed as Deng Hai¡¯s other hand reached out from the bucket. Deng Hai took out the last cigarette and clenched his left hand tightly, causing the cigarette box to flatten. He took the last cigarette into the bucket, and the coughing resumed. Alongside the coughing, there was now a pool of saliva and tears under Deng Hai¡¯s feet. Ye Sanshi, showing indifference, handed Deng Hai a cup of water and said, ¡°Come on, drink some water!¡± Deng Hai, wiping his face with his sleeve, accepted the cup with gratitude, but his forced smile froze when he saw something strange in the yellowish water. It seemed to be some black ash. Not having witnessed Ye Sanshi¡¯s actions or heard the whispers of Class Five, Deng Hai wondered about the contents of the water. With a hint of sarcasm, Ye Sanshi responded to Deng Hai¡¯s confusion, ¡°The last cigarette made you a cup of tea¡­ 1 took a few puffs and dropped some ashes. You don¡¯t mind, right?¡± Deng Hai¡¯s face contorted, feeling the urge to smash the stainless steel cup on Ye Sanshi¡¯s face. However, he thought about what the instructor had said, his girlfriend, and his parents, causing him to resist the impulse. After wiping his face again, Deng Hai mustered the determination to drink the water, despite its repulsive appearance. He asked Ye Sanshi if he would let him go after drinking it. Ye Sanshi brushed off Deng Hai¡¯s question, assuring him, ¡°What are you talking about? You smoked so much that I helped moisten your throat. Of course, after you¡¯re done, you can go wash up and get ready to sleep!¡± Deng Hai reluctantly accepted the response, mustering the courage to drink the water. After taking a big gulp, Deng Hai suddenly spat the water back into the bucket in front of Ye Sanshi, surprising everyone in the room. He then held the bucket tightly, squattingdown and vomiting uncontrollably. Witnessing Deng Hai¡¯s misery, the recruits in Class Five frowned and averted their eyes. Even Wang Ye couldn¡¯t bear to see Deng Hai in such a state. Many of the recruits wondered why such extreme measures were necessary. Couldn¡¯t Deng Hai have simply asked for a cigarette? Did he really deserve such punishment? Nevertheless, Ye Sanshi, noticing the expressions of his classmates, calmly addressed the issue. He acknowledged that Deng Hai wasn¡¯t the only smoker in their class and suspected that others were hiding cigarettes as well. Ye Sanshi made a bold statement, ¡°If you want to smoke in the future, just tell me directly. You will have to go through the same process Deng Hai just experienced. Every time he walks, he will smoke a cigarette. And of course, you will have to buy your own pack of cigarettes next time!¡± After a moment of silence, Ye Sanshi added, ¡°Alright, there are still a few minutes left before lights out. You can go to the toilet or wash up. But remember, there¡¯s no hot water today. Don¡¯t expect me to get it for you. Go to the washroom where you cleaned up this morning and use cold water.¡± No one knew if Ye Sanshi was being truthful, but they had no choice but to accept his words reluctantly. Thankfully, the weather wasn¡¯t too cold, and even though it was late at night, the temperature remained above ten degrees. Taking a cold bath should be tolerable for those with a strong physique. Wang Ye, feeling the need to clean himself, had confidence in enduring the cold water. However, before anyone could confirm their thoughts, Ye Sanshi added, ¡°You¡¯re not allowed to shower today. The lights are about to go out, and I don¡¯t have time for that..¡± Chapter 49 - Chapter 49: Night Inspection, Wake Up Early! Chapter 49: Night Inspection, Wake Up Early! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Many individuals, particularly those from southern regions, would bathe daily, even during winter. Currently, they were in the southern part of their homeland. Today was a day of training, and not being able to have a hot bath had already put a bitter expression on the recruits¡¯ faces. However, now they were not even permitted to take a cold shower. ¡°No, class monitor, I¡¯ve been sweating today!¡± Gu Yingnan couldn¡¯t help but speak up. ¡°I know. Don¡¯t you know how to quickly wet a towel and wipe yourself? Let me tell you, time is limited. Besides¡­¡± Ye Sanshi turned to Wang Ye and said, ¡°Deputy class monitor Wang, later on, take Deng Hai¡¯s towel and wet it for him! Judging by the looks of it, he won¡¯t be leaving this bed tonight.¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye agreed. Then, he glanced at the others. ¡°Someone bring a wet mop later and clean the floor.¡± Since it was just a mop and didn¡¯t matter who took care of it, he didn¡¯t assign anyone by name. Besides, Wang Ye would also assist. Soon, everyone hurriedly began preparing. Some changed their shoes, while others removed their clothes. In less than a minute, only Deng Hai and Ye Sanshi remained in the dormitory, still holding a bucket and vomiting. ¡°Shh, shh! Lights out!¡± Downstairs, the watchman¡¯s whistle and shouts could be heard. In the corridor, Wang Ye had just returned the mop to the sanitary tool room when he heard the sound and hurriedly ran back to Class 5. As soon as he entered the room, the lights in the dormitory dimmed. ¡°Alright, lie down now that you¡¯re back. No more talking. Hurry up and sleep!¡± Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t lie on his bed. Instead, he held a pen and notebook in his hands. After saying this, he looked at Wang Ye and instructed, ¡°You manage the order in the dormitory. If anyone dares to make a sound or disobey me, tell them to wait for me outside the door!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± ¡°Okay, that¡¯s it then!¡± After his remark, Ye Sanshi opened the door that Wang Ye had closed when he entered and walked out. He still had work to do, as he had been busy punishing Deng Hai and had fallen behind. The door closed, and Wang Ye surveyed the dormitory. Everyone was already lying on their beds, including Deng Hai. However, Deng Hai had a bucket beside his bed. Deng Hai, lying on the bed, had only taken off his coat and looked like a pile of mud. His eyes were closed, and it wasn¡¯t clear if he had fallen asleep. The air in the dormitory wasn¡¯t pleasant, even with the windows open. However, there was nothing Wang Ye could do at the moment. There was no air freshener, and the lights were off. It was unrealistic to ask other classes if they had any or to buy one from the grocery store. He would have to endure it. If not, he could just cover his nose with the blanket. ¡°Go to bed early. I don¡¯t know when you¡¯ll have to wake up tomorrow.¡± After Wang Ye spoke, someone softly said, ¡°Tomorrow is the weekend! Will you let us rest?¡± ¡°What are you thinking? You just arrived yesterday, so I¡¯ll let you rest tomorrow. Sleep, sleep.¡± ¡°Hehe, who knows!¡± Ye Sanshi left. Although Wang Ye was the vice-class monitor, it was evident that his authority hadn¡¯t deeply rooted in everyone¡¯s hearts. When he said he would let everyone sleep, some of them still started chatting. After undressing, Wang Ye interrupted them again. ¡°Alright, I know you guys still have plenty of energy, but you need to prepare to feel sleepy. Stop chatting. If anyone keeps chatting, 1¡¯11 really drag them out. I¡¯ll go all out and accompany them at the door.¡± ¡°Shh¡­¡± ¡°Go to sleep immediately.¡± This time, everyone showed great respect. One by one, they quickly lay down on their beds, pulled up their blankets to cover their noses, or even covered their heads. Seeing this, Wang Ye covered himself with his clothes and lay down. Today, everyone had been deprived of sleep. During the evening class, some recruits dozed off in the classroom while copying the rules and regulations, and were punished by squad leaders to stand and copy them again. It wasn¡¯t just one person. In Class 5, only the short time they spent washing their feet with cold water had kept them energetic even after lying down. However, the mental stimulation from the cold water wouldn¡¯t last long. Wang Ye stopped talking. In less than a minute, snores could be heard in the dormitory. ¡­ ¡°Ka!¡± In the early hours of the morning, the door to Class 5¡¯s dormitory was gently pushed open. If it weren¡¯t for Ye Sanshi, who would have returned at 11 o¡¯clock? As the door opened, Wu Jianfeng entered with light footsteps. He frowned because he smelled something unpleasant. The smell of vomit. However, even after shining the small flashlight in his hand around the dormitory, he couldn¡¯t find the source. The buckets next to Deng Hai¡¯s bed had all been taken to the water room by Ye Sanshi when he returned. ¡°What the hell!¡± Wu Jianfeng muttered softly as he walked into the dormitory. He checked each bed and covered a recruit who had kicked off their blanket. When some clothes fell to the ground, he picked them up and threw them back onto the bed. Without disturbing anyone, Wu Jianfeng left Class 5 in two to three minutes and closed the door again. The moment he closed the door, Ye Sanshi opened his eyes and looked at the door. Then, he closed his eyes once more. As a veteran, he remained very alert. However, after glancing at Wu Jianfeng, he couldn¡¯t be bothered to get up and continued to pretend to be asleep. Ten minutes later, at the entrance of the first floor, Wu Jianfeng stood there. Kang Hua was already waiting. ¡°How did it go? Anything unusual?¡± The instructor asked softly with a smile. ¡°It¡¯s fine. Everyone is sleeping like pigs!¡± Wu Jianfeng replied. He didn¡¯t linger there and headed to his office. ¡°Let¡¯s go back and get some rest!¡± Night inspection was the recruits¡¯ first night of training. It was a necessary process, and it wouldn¡¯t be the last time they would go through it. Neither of them would be able to sleep well tonight. After all, they had just forced a group of young masters to experience the life of a soldier. What if someone ran away in the middle of the night? ¡°Get up, get up!¡± In a daze, Wang Ye felt someone pushing him. ¡°Hmm?¡± He opened his eyes with difficulty. He hadn¡¯t slept enough the previous night and had gone through a whole day of training. With the double torture of physical and mental strain, Wang Ye had slept soundly. Now, being awakened, he felt like he hadn¡¯t slept enough. ¡°What¡¯s wrong, class monitor?¡± Wiping his eyes, Wang Ye saw Ye Sanshi on the bed. ¡°Get up and fold the blankets!¡± After saying that, Ye Sanshi added, ¡°You¡¯re the vice-class monitor. I called you first. Get up quickly and wake the others with me!¡± Wang Ye was speechless. Was he insane? Wang Ye felt an intense urge to curse, especially as he raised his hand and glanced at his watch, which he hadn¡¯t taken off yet. It wasn¡¯t even five o¡¯clock, and a multitude of vulgar words flooded his mind. Was it truly necessary? Couldn¡¯t they just get a normal night¡¯s sleep in the military camp? ¡°What are you hesitating for? It¡¯s a common tradition for recruits to wake up early and fold their blankets. Today, I thought you didn¡¯t sleep well yesterday, so 1 woke you up at five o¡¯clock..¡± Chapter 50 - Chapter 50: Morning Full of Pain Chapter 50: Morning Full of Pain Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In that moment, Wang Ye, awakened from his sleep, started to question his life choices. He even questioned whether his mind had gone astray. After his rebirth, he had a different family background from his previous life. He was no longer a carefree young master but a soldier. It was still winter, and there were still two hours before dawn. It was incredibly painful. However, the multiple-choice questions had been completed, and the papers had been handed in. Now, he could only endure the pain. Gritting his teeth, Wang Ye rubbed his face vigorously and forced himself to sit up with great determination. Wang Ye didn¡¯t realize that his actions had surprised Ye Sanshi, who was observing him. But Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t say anything. After a brief moment of astonishment, he immediately began waking up the other recruits. Without a doubt, the rest of the recruits in Class 5 felt the same way as Wang Ye when they were woken up by Ye Sanshi. They weren¡¯t just in pain; they were experiencing muscle strain. There were ten people in the dormitory, excluding Wan Baojiang and another sports student. As the others were awakened, each movement they made was accompanied by muffled groans or cries of pain. ¡°Uh-huh¡± ¡°Aiyo¡­¡± ¡°Ah!¡± Qin Li, who was on the upper bunk across from Wang Ye, attempted to prop himself up but winced and let out an ¡°ouch¡± as he moved his hand. Deng Hai groaned as well. Just as he was about to get up, he collapsed back onto his bed. ¡°Uh¡­¡± Wang Ye was stunned, but he quickly realized what was happening. During the early stages of his rebirth, when he first started training, Wang Ye had experienced the same pain. Even with the assistance of rehabilitation massage in the gym, his legs would still feel stiff for several days when descending stairs. He had to clench his teeth and exert all his strength to control himself while eating or holding chopsticks. It was muscle strain. After a prolonged period of inactivity, such symptoms would arise after a sudden bout of exercise. ¡°What are you all groaning about? It¡¯s just muscle strain. Lie down and pull up your clothes. You¡¯re going to help your comrades!¡± Ye Sanshi was well-prepared and took out a bottle of red oil from his pocket. ¡°Yes¡­ Humph¡­ Humph¡­¡± Deng Hai appeared completely transformed. Normally, he would chat when he had nothing to do. However, lying in bed today, as Ye Sanshi applied the ointment and massaged his body, his body twitched from the soreness. Although he couldn¡¯t help but groan, he endured it and didn¡¯t complain. Ye Sanshi, however, didn¡¯t pay attention to his cries. After applying the ointment, he said, ¡°Massage yourself. Your muscles are strained. Safflower oil and massage will speed up recovery!¡± With that, he moved on to the next recruit, climbing onto their bed. For a moment, the entire dormitory was filled with gasps, cries of pain, and even curses. ¡°Ah, Gentler¡­ Gentle¡­¡± ¡°Fuck, it hurts¡­ It hurts!¡± ¡°Endure the pain. If you don¡¯t apply force, do you still expect to get up?¡± Ye Sanshi¡¯s actions were rougher than those of Wang Ye and the others. Those pressed by him would scream like pigs being slaughtered. This situation wasn¡¯t unique to Class 5; all the other classes in the dormitory experienced the same pain. It was manageable for those who had a good foundation and regularly exercised. However, those who were unaccustomed to regular training were subjected to this torture. It was early in the morning, and many people were still drowsy and sleepy when they woke up at five o¡¯clock. But now, no one felt sleepy. Forget sleep; the pain was so intense that it kept them wide awake. Those who weren¡¯t in pain were busy massaging their comrades, finding joy in their misery. ¡°Alright, that¡¯s enough. Get down and fold your blankets in the aisle or the bathroom. Remember, it¡¯s already too late. You can only go to the bathroom or downstairs where the streetlights are!¡± ¡°Ah? We still have to fold our blanket?¡± Gu Yingnan screamed from his bed. ¡°Nonsense! Did you think I was joking with you. Can¡¯t you endure a little muscle strain?¡± Ye Sanshi responded angrily. ¡°Do you want me to send you to the hospital?!¡± After his remark, he scolded sternly, ¡°Get up! Stop dawdling. I¡¯m going to wash my hands and get a basin of water. If anyone is still in bed when I come back, I¡¯ll give them a cold shower. It just so happens that you didn¡¯t wash last night!¡± After saying that, Ye Sanshi left the room with a small yellow basin. The dormitory fell into silence. But in just a moment, sobbing sounds could be heard. Someone in the dormitory started crying. The lights were still off in the dormitory, but with the illumination from the corridor and the outside lights, everyone could see that it was Song Yuejin. He wasn¡¯t the only one; his sobbing marked the beginning of a chain reaction. One after another, the recruits¡¯ eyes turned red. This generation may have suffered when they were young, but as they grew up, society developed, the country grew stronger, and people¡¯s living standards improved. Many of them had genuinely never experienced much hardship. However, now? Upon arriving here, everyone encountered unexpected challenges. It wasn¡¯t just bullying; the hardships they faced exceeded the limits of their endurance. ¡°Don¡¯t cry. How can a soldier not endure suffering? Bite the bullet. It¡¯s only for a limited period. Soldiers have gone through this for so many years,¡± Wang Ye tried to comfort everyone. He added, ¡°Besides, the class monitor will be back soon. We¡¯re all men. It¡¯s laughable to cry. Come, let me help you up slowly.¡± As he spoke, Wang Ye approached Zhang Ping¡¯an¡¯s bed. Zhang Ping¡¯an, with red eyes, was also sobbing¡­. Chapter 51 - Chapter 51: Oh My God, Another Crazy One! Chapter 51: Oh My God, Another Crazy One! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°It¡¯s too difficult for us,¡± someone wiped their eyes and expressed what everyone was thinking. They had come to the military camp with dreams and aspirations, but the excitement they felt at the beginning was now replaced by sadness. When they left their hometowns, some places, like Wang Ye¡¯s, sent off their troops with glory and the attention of the masses. The veterans would beat drums and welcome them warmly, even providing water to soak their feet. At that time, everyone thought it was wonderful and heartwarming. But now, after comparing the short period from yesterday to today, they realized that it was just an illusion. The heaven they experienced before was fleeting. They had to endure what felt like two years of hell ahead. Regret and homesickness filled everyone¡¯s hearts. However, there was no remedy for regret, and home was thousands of miles away. Despite the tears and bitterness, Wang Ye and the other two recruits were helping the others, and the recruits didn¡¯t throw tantrums. The main reason was that everyone¡¯s temperament had been worn down the day before. They had witnessed recruits being beaten up, fighting with veteran squad leaders and being forced to retreat, and even unjust punishments. The experienced soldiers were ruthless, and the idea of running away had already taken root in everyone¡¯s minds. ¡°1 guess 1 won¡¯t need this basin of water,¡± Ye Sanshi returned, confirming his earlier statement. He actually came back with a basin of water. However, everyone had already come down and stood by their beds. Ye Sanshi continued, ¡°Another wasted basin of water. Never mind, Wang Ye, pour it into your bucket and use it to mop the floor later!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye released Zhang Ping¡¯an¡¯s hand and went to take the basin. Once Wang Ye had taken the basin, Ye Sanshi looked at everyone again. ¡°What are you staring at? Hurry up and get dressed. Go outside and fold your blankets!¡± After saying that, he went to his bed, took off his shoes, and lay down. He pulled the blanket up and said, ¡°Don¡¯t make too much noise!¡± Honestly, Wang Ye felt the urge to splash the water from the basin onto Ye Sanshi¡¯s bed. He really wasn¡¯t humane! He woke them all up, and now he was lying back down. Unfortunately, it was just a fleeting thought. After glancing at everyone, Wang Ye noticed that some had already sat down on the lower bunk, struggling to put on their clothes. Applying safflower oil and massaging could relieve muscle strain, but it wasn¡¯t an instant cure. The pain made putting on clothes and shoes extremely difficult. ¡°Let¡¯s help them,¡± Wang Ye took the initiative and said to Wan Baojiang and Qin Li, who were doing fine. There was no other option. At their current pace, it would probably take ten minutes just to get dressed. If they wasted so much time, Ye Sanshi might curse and scold them again. It was better to lend a hand. Wang Ye helped them pull up their clothes and pants and put on their shoes. Finally, once everyone was dressed, he helped carry the small benches and blankets outside. Inside the dormitory, it was still dark. In the corridor outside, recruits from other squads were already coming out, though there were very few people. ¡°I want to go home. 1 want to protest. You guys are simply inhumane,¡± one recruit muttered as Zhang Ping¡¯an helped him outside. Just as they laid their blanket on the ground, Wang Ye turned around in surprise. Zhang Ping¡¯an and Wan Baojiang, who were supporting another recruit, had the same expressions of astonishment. ¡°Oh my god, another crazy one!¡± Gu Yingnan, who was supported by Wan Baojiang, turned around and looked at the dormitory. The pain in his body was unbearable, but watching others¡¯ antics seemed to offer some relief. ¡°Are you even a man? You¡¯re desperate to go home over a little muscle soreness? What right do you have to be a soldier? If you were injured on the battlefield, you¡¯d be bawling your eyes out. Stop crying and get a grip! I¡¯m telling you, you have no choice today. The door is over there, so get lost, or stay here and suffer, or 1¡¯11 teach you a lesson!¡± a furious roar came from the neighboring dormitory. Wang Ye glanced at his dormitory. Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t budge. Obviously, he wasn¡¯t in the mood to care about the other classes. Though he didn¡¯t get up, his voice reached them. ¡°What are you all standing there for?¡± Wang Ye, Wan Baojiang, and the others immediately snapped out of their daze. They couldn¡¯t afford to dawdle any longer. Wang Ye turned around and returned to the dormitory to help the next recruit. After helping Gu Yingnan find a spot for his blanket, Wan Baojiang quickly joined them. Soon, Class 5, including Deng Hai, came out of the dormitory with their blankets. Unable to remain in the corridor any longer, Wang Ye, Wan Baojiang, Qin Li, and another recruit spread their blankets on the floor of the water room. ¡°I was about to lose my nerve! 1 actually thought about running away,¡± someone in the water room exclaimed. With only four of them from Class 5 present, there was no class monitor, and they were far from the dormitory door. They could chat softly without fear. Qin Li expressed his boredom upon hearing that the noise from Class 6¡¯s dormitory had ceased. ¡°What else can w^e do? Cry to the instructor, beg to go home, and call it inhumane?¡± Wan Baojiang laughed, acknowledging that he was a coward and adding, ¡°Your family would probably come and hack you to death overnight if you dared to say that. My dad wouldn¡¯t come over, but he¡¯d tell me to die outside and never come home to embarrass myself again¡­ In other words, he would sever all ties with me on the spot.¡± Laughter filled the water room, though it was stifled. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s press down the blankets properly. Someone¡¯s coming!¡± Wang Ye reminded them. The aisle outside was limited in space, and once the recruits from other classes came out, they couldn¡¯t find a spot. They w^ere forced to look towards the w^ater room. Although the toilet lights were on at night, Wang Ye believed that everyone would prefer to go downstairs and use the streetlights in front of the dormitory building than spread their blankets on the toilet floor. ¡°Hey, Brother Wang, why do you keep unfolding and refolding the blanket? It¡¯s not compact, and folding it is pointless. It¡¯s better to press it down and use a small stool on top after folding it,¡± Qin Li couldn¡¯t help but comment as he watched Wang Ye unfold the blanket for the third time. ¡°Is that a technique, Brother Wang? You seem to be better at folding blankets than us. Is that the technique?¡± Liang Fan chimed in. Wang Ye smiled and stopped. He looked up at them and said, ¡°Keep unfolding and refolding the blankets. It helps prevent them from overlapping. However, that¡¯s not the main point. When pressing, don¡¯t just use a small stool. Use your hands as w^ell. Try to squeeze out the air in the cotton. Then, when folding the blanket, take it a bit slower with each step. Stack and press at the same time for better results!¡± The system upgrade had brought an increase in experience and abilities. Wang Ye couldn¡¯t tell them that his abilities had improved and his hands were steadier. However, he could share some of his experiences. Chapter 52 - Chapter 52: Wu Jianfeng Found His Conscience? Chapter 52: Wu Jianfeng Found His Conscience? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Is that so?¡± ¡°I feel like I¡¯m in a daze listening to you, but I don¡¯t care. I¡¯ll learn from you!¡± Wan Baojiang was straightforward, wasting no time. He immediately opened the stack of blankets to reveal a stool. ¡°What¡¯s the point? Once we sleep on it, all the folds will disappear. Folding this thing seems like a mere show. No matter how neatly it¡¯s folded, can I really use it to kill someone on the battlefield?¡± A recruit from another squad, who overheard Wang Ye¡¯s conversation, couldn¡¯t help but speak up. His words resonated with the others. ¡°Sigh, I said the same thing to my class monitor today, but in the end, my class monitor said it was meant to temper us. The focus is not on folding the blanket, but on disciplining ourselves.¡± ¡°Damn, using a blanket to discipline ourselves? I can¡¯t fathom who came up with such an idea. If I find out, I¡¯ll definitely beat him until his own mother doesn¡¯t recognize him!¡± ¡°Shh! The instructor is approaching!¡± whispered a recruit by the water room door, suddenly turning around to hush the others. The water room fell silent immediately. Wang Ye looked up but remained silent. So what if the instructor came? He must have heard Class 6¡¯s voices just now. Being an instructor was a tough job, similar to firefighters who had to promptly put out fires regardless of the time. ¡°The instructor has entered Class Six!¡± The recruit by the door had become a spy for everyone in the water room, slacking off while folding his blanket but keeping an eye on the situation outside. ¡°I sense trouble for the guy inside. He¡¯s attracted the instructor¡¯s attention. After this, their class monitor will surely make things difficult for him!¡± ¡°Can¡¯t be. He¡¯s already struggling, and now they want to make it harder for him? Aren¡¯t they afraid he¡¯ll quit and go home?¡± The recruits from other classes couldn¡¯t hold back their comments in the water room. Even someone from Class Five chimed in. However, Wang Ye wasn¡¯t concerned with their opinions. He focused on folding his blanket because this was the last chance before leveling up. His experience points for the quilt folding skill had reached level 2 (19/20). After this, it would be time to upgrade his quilt folding skills. Wang Ye was somewhat excited about reaching level 3, anticipating the possibilities it would bring. Minutes passed swiftly, and finally, the blanket was neatly folded once again. A familiar sensation washed over him. More detailed experiences related to folding blankets merged into his mind, and a warm current flowed into his hands. In that fleeting moment, as Wang Ye absorbed these experiences, he looked down at the blanket before him. He realized that even if the blanket wasn¡¯t folded perfectly, he could still mold it into a compact shape. With a thought, the attribute list appeared. [Host: Wang Ye] [Strength: 0.9] [Speed:1] [Stamina: 0.9] [Vision: 0.9] [Memory: 1.3] [Reaction: 1.2] [Storage space: 1 cubic meter] [Skills: Duplication Duvet Lv3 (max level), Light 3km Cross-country Lvi (7/10), Push-up Lvi (Push-up 6/10), Half-turn Lv2 (4/20), Military Postures Lvi (5/10), 400m Lvi (1/10)] (Later skills omitted due to length) [Skill Points: 1| Wang Ye was slightly stunned. The Military Blanket Folding skill was displayed as max level at level 3. He had expected to continue leveling up, but considering the skills and experience he had acquired, it was already impressive. These were skills and experiences that usually took years to master. If he had already reached this level, it would be impossible for him to fold a blanket incorrectly. ¡°Beep!¡± Suddenly, a bugle sounded, indicating it was six o¡¯clock. ¡°What are you doing? The reveille is for you to wake up. Keep folding the blanket and bring it with you!¡± came a reprimanding voice from outside. Wang Ye and the other recruits from Class 5 recognized the voice as Ye Sanshi¡¯s. They exchanged glances, and Wang Ye spoke up, ¡°Old Wan, Qin Li, hurry up and fold your blankets. Liang Fan, let¡¯s take the blanket back first.¡± Carrying the blanket would surely alter its shape, so he needed to place it on the dormitory bed quickly before fixing it. ¡°Alright!¡± ¡°Got it, Brother Wang. You go ahead!¡± They responded, and Wang Ye wasted no time. He carefully picked up his neatly folded blanket, paying attention to the surrounding blankets and people, and headed back to the dormitory. Ye Sanshi, who was putting on his shoes, spotted Wang Ye and glanced at his left wrist. ¡°Remember to take off your watch later!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye replied, walking back to his bed with the blanket. At that moment, Wang Ye felt fortunate that he had chosen the lower bunk earlier. It would be much more challenging to carry the folded blanket to the upper bunk without messing it up. He gingerly placed the blanket on the bed and adjusted it to its proper position. Wang Ye could swear that he had never been so cautious in his entire life. Finally, after stowing away the blanket, he let out a sigh of relief. Then, he began to mend it. He had no intention of undoing the folds and starting over. Although he knew his current folding was not perfect, time was limited. With the skill maxed out, Wang Ye was confident that he could fold the blanket even more precisely. However, he estimated it would take at least half an hour to achieve that level of perfection. After all, regardless of his skill and experience, he couldn¡¯t change the fact that this was a new blanket. Folding it gradually, bit by bit, would be a slow process. Now that the wake-up call had sounded, they might have to assemble later, as was the case yesterday. Ten minutes flew by. ¡°Shh, shh!¡± As expected, the assembly whistle blew on time. ¡°Look at all of you going down the stairs one by one. You¡¯re like a group of ducks waddling down,¡± Wu Jianfeng said with a smile in front of the dormitory building. After teasing them, he smiled and delivered some good news. However, upon hearing this, the recruits¡¯ first reaction wasn¡¯t joy but nervousness in some cases. ¡°Fuck. What kind of trick is he playing now?¡± Wu Jianfeng had initially left a positive impression on everyone, even raising his glass to toast during their first night. But yesterday, he had turned into a devil in their eyes. Now, his smile and words made them suspicious of his intentions, as if he had ulterior motives. But that didn¡¯t seem to be the case today. ¡°Today is the weekend. Technically, it¡¯s only the second day of your training, so I shouldn¡¯t give you a break. But seeing how you are, I can¡¯t bear it,¡± Wu Jianfeng announced. Rest? ¡°Has he finally found his conscience?¡± one recruit whispered behind Wang Ye. Chapter 53 - Chapter 53: The Military Camp Has a Deep Trap! Chapter 53: The Military Camp Has a Deep Trap! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Wu Jianfeng noticed the reactions of the recruits, and his smile widened. ¡°I low about this? We won¡¯t do the morning run today. Instead, you can take a walk on the track and stretch your muscles.¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± As he spoke, many recruits in the line widened their eyes. It was indeed good news. They wouldn¡¯t have to endure the run anymore. What other news could make recruits with sore muscles feel better? Surely they would be dismissed and allowed to go back to sleep, right? Of course, if they dared to entertain that thought, they knew it was impossible. ¡°In addition, there¡¯s no need to go out for training this morning. Your respective class monitorswill provide further instructions,¡¯1 the captain added with a smile, continuing the good news. ¡°Company Commander, you¡¯re too awesome!¡± one recruit, whose wild nature hadn¡¯t been completely tamed, couldn¡¯t help but blurt out. Fortunately, it was a compliment, so the captain couldn¡¯t really scold him. He responded with a smile, ¡°Although you¡¯re stating the obvious, remember to maintain discipline. If you want to tell me how awesome 1 am, give me prior notice.¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± In the formation, one recruit blushed slightly, but when he saw that the captain didn¡¯t reprimand him and his squad leader had no reaction, he gained some courage and stood at attention to respond. ¡°Alright, you may proceed!¡± the captain said with a smile and a wave. At that moment, among the recruits, only Wang Ye felt a bit helpless. His muscles weren¡¯t sore, and he really wanted to run the three kilometers. After all, he was only at level one in that skill. However, given the current situation, he definitely wouldn¡¯t jump out and say, ¡°1 won¡¯t leave. 1¡¯11 run.11 That would probably earn him death stares from the other recruits. Soon, the duty veteran stood up, and as they lined up and turned around, their mouths twitched. Walking was a challenge, with their sore and stiff muscles. They couldn¡¯t bend their legs properly while walking. Fortunately, the veteran squad leaders didn¡¯t demand too much from them this morning. They soon arrived ar the physical training ground¡¯s track. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s walk. And while walking, swing your arms too. It¡¯ll help with your recovery.¡¯1 ¡°And for those of you who are feeling fine, you can go for a run. Three kilometers. If you don¡¯t feel any pain, don¡¯t stay in the group and be a hindrance!¡± The words from the class monitor, standing before them, stunned Wang Ye. What a turn of events! He had thought he wouldn¡¯t be able to gain any more experience points because they didn¡¯t have to run the three kilometers. Yet now, they were being asked to run again. Of course, in rhe eyes of the recruits with sore muscles, this was merely a joke. However, those who had no issues didn¡¯t hesitate. It was just three kilometers, and their muscles weren¡¯t sore. They had a solid foundation and exercised regularly. So they ran, and once one person ran, others followed suit. In the end, the situation shifted in a direction that some recruits didn¡¯t expect. Originally, the agreement was to take a leisurely walk and do some light exercise. But now, the recruits with sore muscles were running too. They felt compelled to run. Wang Ye looked at his squad leader beside him, then at the recruits who were also sore but were running one by one. If he didn¡¯t keep up, would he still be considered a man? ¡°Why the hell are they running?¡± Wan Baojiang, who had been running alongside Wang Ye, turned his head and saw the recruits behind them running. He couldn¡¯t help but express his surprise. ¡°Haha, maybe they¡¯ve gone mad,¡± a recruit from another squad who was running nearby chuckled. Wang Ye smiled and said, ¡°Who cares? Let¡¯s focus on our own run. Let¡¯s not let them catch up. Let¡¯s see how many of them can keep up.¡± In fact, Wang Ye finally understood. It was a trick. The captain had made it seem like walking would be enough. But now, they were being provoked to the point where they voluntarily chose to run. Wang Ye could only sigh internally. Fourteen to fifteen minutes later, Wang Ye s group finished running the three kilometers. ¡°Come, follow me. Let¡¯s go get something!¡± Wu Jianfeng appeared at the right time. With those words, Wang Ye and the others followed him. Not far away, in a room on the first floor of the dormitory building, army green mats were piled up in a corner. There seemed to be more than twenty of them. Wu Jianfeng, with his hands behind his back, gave the order. Wang Ye and the others swiftly took the mats, with those in front grabbing two each and those behind taking one. It was quickly done. No one questioned why they were taking the mats. The company commander held a position of authority, and compared to a squad leader, he naturally had a greater influence on the recruits. ¡°Put them over here!¡± Wu Jianfeng gestured for everyone to place the mats on the inner side of the track. Then, he looked at the track and called out, ¡°Hey, two of you over here!¡± On the running track, the group of recruits with sore muscles hadn¡¯t yet completed the painful three kilometers. Naturally, Wu Jianfeng wasn¡¯t calling the new recruits but rather the veteran squad leaders who were running alongside them. After a while, the two veteran squad leaders left the group. One of them was Ye Sanshi, and the other was a familiar face to Wang Ye and the others. The class monitor of Class 7, who had appeared during Deng 1 lai¡¯s outburst yesterday and even tried to recruit Wang Ye to his class. ¡°Haha! I¡¯m here, I¡¯m here! Who¡¯s going first?¡± The Class 7 monitor ran swiftly and laughed before reaching them. Ye Sanshi, with a smile on his tanned face, stood beside him, ¡°I have a bad feeling about this,¡± Liang Fan, one of the recruits from Class 5, whispered and stepped back, seeking refuge behind Wang Ye and Wan Baojiang. Wang Ye glanced at him, feeling a bit helpless. Why was he hiding behind them? If something went wrong, did he really think he could escape? ¡°Alright, help the new recruits. I¡¯ll go freshen up first,¡¯1 the company commander said with a smile before leaving. This situation left a dozen or so recruits feeling a bit uneasy. What was this about helping them? Looking at the expressions of those two class monitors just now, the way they ran over, their smiles, and the words of the Class 8 monitor¡­ It was as if a lifelong bachelor had suddenly rushed towards a village of widows. The ¡°help11 mentioned by the company commander was definitely not a good thing. Chapter 54 - Chapter 54: Whos Dying? Chapter 54: Who¡¯s Dying? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Alih! Class monitor¡­ Haha! Aiyo¡­ Class monitor¡­ Don¡¯t¡­ All!¡± A strange scream echoed across the training ground. The voice contained pain, laughter, and pleas¡­ It was hard to imagine that Wan Baojiang, who had boldly contradicted Ye Sanshi in front of the recruits yesterday, could make such sounds. But that¡¯s exactly what happened. At this moment, Wan Baojiang¡¯s arm and shoulder were pinned down by the seventh squad leader, while Ye Sanshi held his arm with one hand and pressed on his chest with the other. The difference was that the seventh-class monitor applied pressure to the back of his head while Ye Sanshi knelt on one knee on the inner left side of Wan Baojiang. Yes, his kneeling knee was pressing directly on the muscles of Wan Baojiang¡¯s arms. This was the massage technique being employed by the two class monitors. They claimed that it would relax the muscles and alleviate any pain the recruits might feel the next day. According to them, even those with a foundation needed this massage because their foundation was not strong enough. Yesterday¡¯s training intensity wasn¡¯t too high, so they were able to endure it. However, muscle damage might be accumulating silently, and its effects could manifest later. Hence, this massage was considered necessary and beneficial. And now, they were diligently massaging everyone. But this particular scene involved Wan Baojiang lying on the ground, with one person holding him down to prevent him from running away while the other started the so-called massage from his feet and worked their way up to his hands. ¡°Thank goodness, I wouldn¡¯t want to be in this position!¡± Someone next to Wang Ye sighed at this moment. Was this really a massage? Even a butcher knew to slaughter a pig swiftly. Yet, here they were. One was using shoes to rub his calves. Another was using both hands to pinch and vigorously rub the flesh on their calves and thighs. Even though they hadn¡¯t experienced that sore feeling yet, they looked at the tough man Wan Baojiang. That was why they were glad they weren¡¯t the ones lying there. Fortunately, they wouldn¡¯t have to experience it individually later. The two class monitors explained that time was limited today, and they were short on manpower. Additionally, the recruits weren¡¯t experiencing any pain that day. ¡°So, let¡¯s choose someone to demonstrate first. The rest of you just need to observe and learn a bit. Once you¡¯ve learned it well, you can help massage the other recruits later.¡± ¡°Pay attention now because you¡¯ll be helping later. If anyone doesn¡¯t take it seriously or doesn¡¯t apply enough pressure, then you can lie down later and experience it personally before continuing!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± [Mission guaranteed to be completed! 1 The dozen or so recruits responded earnestly. They would rather die than suffer such pain. Just observing the massage was enough. It was better to let the recruits with sore muscles experience it. ¡°Wait¡­ What¡¯s happening over there?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know, I¡¯m not lying down¡­ They¡¯re all gathered around¡­ Look¡­ They¡¯re shouting away. But why does it sound so agonized?¡± The recruits on the running track were panting heavily. They clenched their teeth to endure the pain with each step. Consequently, they couldn¡¯t speak clearly at this moment. ¡°Come on, run faster. It¡¯s been twenty minutes already. You guys are really slow. Look at your comrades¡ªthey¡¯re already moving on to the next activity.¡± On the track, most of the recruits had only one lap remaining to run. Some of them were even nearing the end. Now, the remaining class monitors who were running alongside them shouted, urging them on. This made the recruits on the running track tremble. What did he mean by moving on to the next activity? Did that imply that they were expected to participate as well? Hearing the screams coming from the circle surrounded by Wang Ye and the others and then looking at the army green mats placed on the ground, some astute recruits suddenly turned pale. A few individuals even stopped running. But since they were already there, their choices were limited. ¡°Hurry up, what are you waiting for?¡± ¡°Sir¡­ Class monitor¡­ I¡­ I can¡¯t run anymore¡­ I need a break¡­ Just wait, I¡¯ll catch up!¡± Bent over, the recruit gasped for breath. As he spoke, he wanted to sit down and take a rest. He had no regard for his manliness. However, the screaming from the other group, which they could hear clearly from half the training ground away, made running over there equivalent to offering their heads on a platter. At this point, there was no turning back. ¡°It¡¯s fine. The sooner you suffer, the sooner you can recover. In fact, you can¡¯t avoid it.¡± The veteran squad leader smiled, patting the recruit¡¯s shoulder. It II At that moment, the recruit seemed to have swallowed a dead rat. ¡°Sir¡­ Class monitor¡­ Can I refuse?¡± ¡°What do you think?¡± The recruit¡¯s face fell. He knew he had no way to refuse. Even if he wanted to continue running, he couldn¡¯t. Not to mention that these three kilometers had already exhausted him, leaving his muscles extremely sore. Even if that wasn¡¯t the case, he wouldn¡¯t dare to run! Since yesterday, they had been emphasizing records, rules, and obedience. If he dared to run against their orders, it wouldn¡¯t be as simple as being carried over for torture later. The screams of pain coming from Wan Baojiang, along with the sight of a group of new recruits surrounding him, had already transformed that area into an execution ground in his mind. Soon, two recruits ran over from a distance. It was Wang Ye and Liang Fan. After all, Ye Sanshi was the one who gave the order. He didn¡¯t know the recruits from the other squads. In his own squad, one was already lying down and ¡°enjoying¡± the massage, leaving only two available. ¡°Reporting, acting deputy class monitor of Class 5, Wang Ye!¡± ¡°Fifth Squad recruit, Liang Fan!¡± As the two of them approached, Wang Ye and Liang Fan stood at attention and saluted. ¡°Very well, help me carry this recruit over!¡± The veteran class monitor wasn¡¯t particularly curious about Wang Ye¡¯s position as the acting deputy class monitor. After all, the seventh-class monitor had mentioned it during the meeting last night. Moreover, it didn¡¯t surprise him. The recruit with the bitter face standing next to him was the one who seemed taken aback. ¡°Deputy class monitor?¡± His eyes widened as he looked at Wang Ye. It had only been a few days since training began, right? And it had only started yesterday. Yet this guy was already the deputy class monitor? He was certainly familiar with Wang Ye. After all, Wang Ye had taken the initiative to showcase his skills in front of the entire company yesterday. Not to mention his persuasive speech to Deng Hai in the morning and his confrontation with Wan Baojiang later. His performance during the news commentary at night had made the entire company deeply aware of the new recruit from the fifth squad who had to act as a cushion. Unbeknownst to him, Wang Ye had already become the acting deputy class monitor today. He had overlooked the word ¡°acting.¡± That¡¯s because it didn¡¯t matter. He was already acting, so it would be justified to drop that word in the future. ¡°Let¡¯s go, buddy. Stop staring. There¡¯s nothing special about my face!¡± Wang Ye and Liang Fan exchanged glances, and then, one on each side, they firmly grabbed the recruit¡¯s hands. While Wang Ye spoke, the two of them exerted all their strength to lift him up. ¡°Sigh¡­ Slow down¡­ It hurts!¡± The recruit cried out as soon as they moved him. ¡°Hehe, buddy, endure it. We¡¯ll be done soon. There¡¯s a divine doctor over there who specializes in treating muscle soreness!¡± Liang Fan chimed in with a cheerful expression. They didn¡¯t mind watching the show! They were eager to see what would happen to this guy who screamed in pain with every move. Well¡­ Wang Ye was actually quite curious. Chapter 55 - Chapter 55: Tears Chapter 55: Tears Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°All! Class monitor, don¡¯t!¡± ¡°Fuck¡­ Fuck!¡± A medley of screams, pleas, and laughter echoed on the training ground. Among them were also cries of pain, desperate begging, and even some unexpected joy. ¡°Haha! Stay still, stay still. It¡¯ll be better soon!¡± ¡°Ouch, don¡¯t bite me!¡± ¡°Haha, alright, alright, buddy. Just endure it, endure it. It¡¯ll be fine later.¡± For Wang Ye and the others, it was quite entertaining to watch. They didn¡¯t have to endure such pain. They observed the other recruits, especially those from their hometown or acquaintances, with great amusement as their hands and feet were massaged. ¡°Wangye, buddy, Old Wang¡­ Let me go, let me go!¡± One of the recruits, Yan Zhiming from Class Eight, was looking at Wang Ye pleadingly. Wang Ye smiled and replied, ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Look at those who have already been massaged. Don¡¯t they seem revitalized now? Sometimes, bitter medicine can cure the ailment. Just bear with it, buddy¡­ It¡¯ll be over soon!¡± As Wang Ye spoke, he tried to stifle his laughter. Of course, Yan Zhiming wasn¡¯t in the mood for empathy. He turned his head with a bitter expression. ¡°I didn¡¯t see them looking revitalized. I only saw them lying there as if they had been assaulted by a group of strong men¡­¡± ¡°Haha!¡± Wang Ye couldn¡¯t help but burst into laughter. Indeed, he wasn¡¯t wrong. Those who had been massaged were now lying on the side, silently gazing at the sky, questioning their life choices. Well¡­ mainly because they had struggled and begged for mercy with all their might while being massaged. It was easy to imagine the outcome. Wan Baojiang¡¯s muscles weren¡¯t sore, yet he was subjected to such intense pressure. These recruits, on the other hand, had sore muscles that twitched with every step they took. Touching their hands and feet would make them gasp in pain. Under such circumstances, the sensation of being vigorously massaged by the class monitors was undoubtedly torturous. ¡°Alright, what are you waiting for? Hold him down, I¡¯ll take over!¡± At that moment, the veteran squad leader, who had just finished a session of massaging, approached with a smile. ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye replied with a smile. Yan Zhiming once again looked at Wang Ye, his pleading eyes imploring him, ¡°Old Wang, buddy¡­ Please¡­ Ah!¡± ¡°Haha, why are you saying no? 1 haven¡¯t done anything bad to you!¡± The veteran squad leader firmly gripped Yan Zhiming¡¯s legs and started pinching from his thighs downwards. Yan Zhiming¡¯s body immediately arched, and no matter how hard Wang Ye tried, he couldn¡¯t keep him from reacting. However, this was Yan Zhiming¡¯s greatest struggle. Even if he bent his body, it wouldn¡¯t affect him from pressing the ¡°no¡± button. Screams and pleas for mercy filled the air as another recruit entered the scene. Wang Ye had been happily massaging hands and feet, occasionally helping out whenever he had the chance, learning from the class monitors¡¯ techniques. Both Ye Sanshi and the seventh-class monitor had encouraged everyone to assist. They even used Wan Baojiang as an example for everyone to learn from. However, they didn¡¯t actually allow everyone to participate. Their final task was to massage hands and feet. Well¡­ The other mission was to catch any recruits attempting to escape. Given the recruits¡¯ sore muscles, they wouldn¡¯t stand a chance if they tried to run. Their strength to resist was weak, and the moment they were touched, they cried out in pain. Today¡¯s morning exercise came to an end at seven o¡¯clock. Naturally, with the passage of time, there would be gains. Wang Ye and the others who didn¡¯t have sore muscles, except for the unlucky Wan Baojiang, were in high spirits. As for the recruits left with sore muscles, after a few minutes of massage, they genuinely felt relief from the intense discomfort. The results were immediate. ¡°You have five minutes to freshen up. You have ten minutes left.¡± Upon returning to the dormitory, Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t deviate from his daily routine due to the extended exercise. Freshening up was a necessity, and everyone had to do it. It was just that the time was limited. Of course, Gu Yingnan, who loved singing and dancing, was exempt from cleaning up today. After freshening up and returning, a whistle sounded downstairs. According to the rotation, it was their duty today. ¡°Although the company commander said we wouldn¡¯t have outdoor training this morning, don¡¯t expect to relax completely. Until the regulations and blankets are folded, let me be clear that you won¡¯t have much free time. Alright, let¡¯s spend an hour memorizing the rules. I¡¯ll be back for an inspection in an hour. It depends on your performance. If you do well, I¡¯ll grant you some rest time.¡± In the dormitory of Class Five, the recruits wore solemn expressions. Hadn¡¯t they been told there wouldn¡¯t be any training outside So, this was what they meant? Of course, no one dared to resist or talk back. They understood the reality they were in. Apart from subjecting themselves to suffering, talking back could potentially bring the whole class down. It wouldn¡¯t lead to any positive outcomes. Soon, Ye Sanshi left. He mentioned attending a meeting, but it was unclear whether it was genuine or not. At least, Wang Ye and the others didn¡¯t hear any class monitors passing by outside¡­ ¡°Sigh, what¡¯s going on? 1 joined the army because I didn¡¯t want to study, but now they expect me to memorize!¡± Qin Li sat on a small bench, holding a copy of the regulations, and helplessly voiced his complaints. ¡°Who doesn¡¯t? If I were a better student, I would¡¯ve gone to university and enjoyed flirting with female students by now. I¡¯ve heard university life is great. I¡¯ve always looked forward to it. But alas! I don¡¯t have any hope for university life!¡± Gu Yingnan smiled at Qin Li and continued, ¡°Actually, we still have a chance. I know that if we perform well in the army and get recommended, we can apply for the military academy next year. Outside, you can only enter a junior college before entering a military school!¡± Qin Li rolled his eyes in response. ¡°Don¡¯t misunderstand me. 1 said university life is great, not that university students have it easy!¡± ¡°Haha!¡± Laughter filled the dormitory. Even Zhang Ping¡¯an, who was usually a little dim-witted, joined in. Deng Hai, however, sat silently, engrossed in reading the regulations. In fact, based on his previous personality, he would have actively participated in this conversation. But after last night¡¯s incident, he seemed like a different person. Class Five had witnessed the change, but no one spoke about it. ¡°Alright, enough. What were we talking about? Be careful, the class monitor might be eavesdropping outside. Let¡¯s start memorizing the regulations. Even if we can¡¯t memorize everything, we have to try. This isn¡¯t English; I believe that everyone who made it into the army has at least completed high school or technical school. Understanding a bit of Chinese shouldn¡¯t be a problem!¡± Wang Ye stood up and interrupted their chat. Once Ye Sanshi left, these guys started getting rowdy. They didn¡¯t take him, the acting vice class monitor, seriously at all. Fortunately, Wang Ye was well aware of his current position. Having an official title didn¡¯t automatically garner everyone¡¯s respect. Identity was one thing, credibility was another. Presently, Wang Ye hadn¡¯t established enough credibility to command the entire class, so he wasn¡¯t upset by their behavior. There was still a long way to go. At the moment, if he couldn¡¯t convince them with his authority, he would rely on other means. Having spent so much time in society, Wang Ye had become adept at such tactics. Chapter 56 - Chapter 56: Punished Again Chapter 56: Punished Again Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Why are you here?¡± ¡°Hehe, Company Commander, I must confess that I don¡¯t hold you in high regard. However, after careful consideration, I mustered up the courage to come here and seek your guidance so that I can improve!¡± In the office of the company commander, the usually stoic Ye Sanshi revealed a side that Class Five had never witnessed before. To his remark, the captain responded with an expressionless face, ¡°Get lost!¡± ¡°Company Commander¡­¡± ¡°Humph!¡± The captain coldly snorted and took a sip from his teacup. After spitting out a tea leaf, he glanced at Ye Sanshi and continued, ¡°Blackface Ye, 1 don¡¯t mind if you¡¯re lazy, but there is a good soldier in your class who also happens to be the vice class monitor. Next time, don¡¯t approach me with such a lifeless attitude. Otherwise, i¡¯ll reprimand you severely!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Ye Sanshi immediately snapped to attention. The captain waved his hand dismissively. ¡°Alright, get lost. Go retrieve your phone. You have one hour!¡± He already knew the purpose behind Ye Sanshi¡¯s visit. They had a history together, and he understood that Ye Sanshi had a girlfriend back in his hometown. It was natural for him to want to communicate with her, and the captain was pleased to see it happen. In reality, the army wasn¡¯t as strict as Ye Sanshi had made it seem when it came to confiscating phones. His statement of ¡°If I have the chance, I¡¯ll distribute them on Sunday,¡± was simply a fabrication. It was still 2009, and the army only allowed phone calls during major holidays to contact family members. On weekends, phone calls were permissible, but only for official purposes, and using the company¡¯s landline was the preferred method, as long as there was a valid reason. Technically, Ye Sanshi hadn¡¯t lied. If a soldier performed well in training and daily tasks, the company commander might occasionally grant permission to retrieve their phone during weekends for personal use. However, this privilege was often taken lightly by recruits in their first year. ¡°Just one hour. And make sure you bring something valuable back to your class. The selection for the outstanding class flag bearer will begin next week. If you fail to secure it, don¡¯t bother me afterward. The same goes for the following week and even the next three months. If you can¡¯t fulfill your duties as a class leader, forget about pursuing romantic endeavors. You¡¯ll remain a bachelor for the rest of your life!¡± As Ye Sanshi walked toward the door, the captain suddenly remembered something and turned around to shout, catching Ye Sanshi off guard. Regaining his composure, Ye Sanshi stood at attention and saluted before the door. ¡°Yes, I promise to complete the mission!¡± Upstairs, the members of Class Five were unaware of the events unfolding in the company commander¡¯s office below. If they had known, they would have surely complained. After all, success couldn¡¯t be achieved by simply idling away! Moreover, the recruits were competing against each other within their classes. If anyone wanted to stand out, they had to put in more effort than their peers. To put it bluntly, they had to go the extra mile. For the sake of his girlfriend and to avoid being single, Ye Sanshi was determined to train everyone in the class. ¡°Salutes can be divided into hand-raising, spear salutes, rifle salutes¡­¡± An hour later, Ye Sanshi returned to the dormitory right on time. Under Wang Ye¡¯s supervision and intimidation, even though the recruits¡¯ scalps grew numb from reading regulations, and some even dozed off, there was no noise. As Ye Sanshi entered the room, everyone immediately sat up straight without a word. Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t say anything. He looked at Gu Yingnan and asked a simple question: Tell me the different types of salutes and their requirements. He didn¡¯t expect them to elaborate on the specific details. After all, an hour wasn¡¯t enough time for that level of comprehension. Yet, even with this consideration, Gu Yingnan¡¯s eyes darted around as she struggled to recall the information. He mentioned hand-raising and even stuttered while attempting to recall more. ¡°Look at what you¡¯ve memorized. It¡¯s such a simple thing. You should have remembered it after reading it once. Your lack of attention during the past hour is evident.¡± Saying this, Ye Sanshi threw the notebook he had taken from Gu Yingnan¡¯s hand back at him. ¡°Anybody else wants to give it a try?¡± His gaze turned towards Wang Ye, but after a moment¡¯s hesitation, he redirected his attention elsewhere. As the one who had chosen the vice-class monitor, even if it was just an act, he couldn¡¯t let him lose face. It didn¡¯t matter whether Wang Ye knew the answer or not. It was safer to avoid embarrassing him. He decided to approach Qin Li, who was sitting beside Wang Ye. ¡°Qin Li, come here. Tell me, what are the salutes?¡± At that moment, Qin Li¡¯s scalp tingled with nerves. While Gu Yingnan had tried his best to pay attention and remember, Qin Li was the kind of person who didn¡¯t even bother trying. Although he had been holding the notebook, he had merely pretended to flip through it. He hadn¡¯t actually absorbed any of the information. Why did some students excel while others became slackers in compulsory education? They all attended the same classes every day, yet the outcomes varied. Unfortunately, most of the recruits in the dormitory were like Qin Li¡ªstudents at heart. ¡°To¡­ Salute¡­ There are different types¡­ Hand-raising¡­ Spear salute¡­¡± Qin Li strained himself to recall and glanced at Wang Ye. But with Ye Sanshi standing less than two meters away, Wang Ye didn¡¯t dare utter a word. Hence, Qin Li relied on Gu Yingnan¡¯s previous answers. However, since Ye Sanshi had explicitly stated that the spear salute was incorrect, Qin Li had to come up with an alternative. He improvised and blurted out ¡°handshake¡± instead. ¡°Puff!¡± Laughter erupted in the dormitory. ¡°What are you laughing at? Find something amusing?¡± Ye Sanshi¡¯s face darkened as he pinpointed the source of the laughter¡ªLiang Fan. Liang Fan scratched his head sheepishly, and in his embarrassment, he became the target of Ye Sanshi¡¯s shoe, which was promptly thrown at him. Ye Sanshi bent down to take off one of his shoes. ¡°I¡¯ve mentioned discipline numerous times. Do you think I¡¯m joking around? Why are you scratching your head instead of answering my questions? Drop down and do a hundred push-ups!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Liang Fan promptly responded. After reprimanding Liang Fan, Ye Sanshi turned his attention back to the rest of the recruits. ¡°And what are you all looking at? If you can¡¯t answer such a simple question, it proves that you haven¡¯t been paying attention at all. Drop down and do 50 squats!¡± With that command, he fixed his gaze on Wang Ye. ¡°You¡¯re the vice-class monitor. 1 assigned you the responsibility of managing everyone¡¯s studies. Is this how you manage them?¡± ¡°Sir!¡± Wang Ye didn¡¯t argue. Though this turn of events was unexpected for him, he had to remember that he wasn¡¯t just an ordinary person now. He held the position of vice-class monitor and was a leader. He couldn¡¯t complain about a little extra hardship. Moreover, every situation had two sides. By enduring this extra burden, he could pay closer attention to the others in the future. After all, he had to look out for himself. If they didn¡¯t work hard, he would face even harsher consequences. In such circumstances, he had to be more diligent. If they didn¡¯t listen to him, it wouldn¡¯t be his fault for making things difficult. Instead, it would be their fault for making things difficult for him. Chapter 57 - Chapter 57: Maximum Level Military Blanket Folding Skill Activated Chapter 57: Maximum Level Military Blanket Folding Skill Activated Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°As soldiers, you should conduct yourselves accordingly. How can you look like qualified soldiers if you don¡¯t even know how to fold a blanket properly? The appearance of a soldier reflects their adherence to rules and regulations,¡± Ye Sanshi admonished. In the dormitory, Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t leave after his return. Instead, he paced back and forth with a serious expression, watching everyone as they continued to memorize the rules. Naturally, Wang Ye¡¯s approach caught his attention. While others copied the simplified handwritten versions of the regulations, Wang Ye used the original text. Wang Ye had explained that he had marked specific areas and wanted to familiarize himself with the rest. Ye Sanshi simply said, ¡°Focus on memorizing the marked sections first, then familiarize yourselves with the rest.¡± Wang Ye¡¯s efforts in the morning resulted in the system reflecting: Decree LV1 (4/10). Reading the entire book of regulations was time-consuming. Wang Ye couldn¡¯t skim through ten lines at a time, so he had to read carefully, limiting his progress. Nonetheless, Wang Ye was content. It was already four o¡¯clock in the morning, so his progress wasn¡¯t slow. During lunch, Wang Ye noticed that many recruits from other classes seemed weary. Deng Hai, who had been sipping tea by the side last night, couldn¡¯t even pick up his chopsticks and had lost his appetite. Wang Ye silently smiled to himself. He didn¡¯t reject the memorization task anymore. In fact, for those who had experienced society, even if they were poor students in the past, they would appreciate the opportunity to read books again. After experiencing the trials of the real world, one would come to understand that studying was a genuinely enjoyable pursuit. Unfortunately, by the time people realized this, they had often missed the chance. ¡°Start folding your blankets. You can find a spot in the corridor or the bathroom, but you mustn¡¯t leave the building. Also, maintain absolute silence. I¡¯ll check in an hour. If you¡¯ve made satisfactory progress, you can go to bed. Otherwise¡­¡± Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t finish the sentence, but everyone understood the implied consequences. No one protested because they had no right to refuse. ¡°Alright, get to it!¡± Ye Sanshi returned to his bed and sat down, ready to take a nap. While the recruits weren¡¯t allowed to sleep, Ye Sanshi, as the squad leader, could take a brief rest. After all, he didn¡¯t have to fold his blanket. Wang Ye glanced at those retrieving their blankets and quickly instructed, ¡°The four of you head to the water room to secure seats. I¡¯ll guard the corridor at the door. The two of you on the upper bunk can come out later, and we¡¯ll fold our blankets in the corridor.¡± Wang Ye, as the deputy class monitor, diligently carried out his duties. He paid careful attention to Ye Sanshi¡¯s instructions. As expected, Ye Sanshi, who was about to remove his shoes, raised his head and looked at Wang Ye. He didn¡¯t say a word, but his expression and eyes revealed a hint of surprise and satisfaction. This wasn¡¯t his first time leading new recruits, but previously, even if the vice-captain was eventually selected, they wouldn¡¯t have been so adaptable. ¡°Yes, sir!¡± several members of the fifth squad responded. They glanced at Wang Ye and quickly retrieved their blankets before leaving. Under Wang Ye¡¯s guidance, everyone swiftly occupied their spots in the water room and corridor. ¡°I say, Brother Wang, vice-class monitor, your blanket is so neatly folded. How did you do it?¡± In the corridor, Qin Li, who occupied the upper bunk, stood beside Wang Ye, his voice hushed with curiosity. ¡°Your hands have to be steady and meticulous. Look at me, I¡¯m pressing bit by bit. Pay attention to the air trapped inside the blanket. When pressing, do it gradually, moving the folds slightly each time. Be careful not to displace the air in the cotton filling. Otherwise, the result won¡¯t be satisfactory!¡± Wang Ye whispered in response. Wang Ye, who had perfected the art of folding blankets, was an expert in the field. He held nothing back and shared his knowledge. A class was a team, and he was the vice-class monitor. It was his responsibility to ensure everyone performed their tasks well. Helping them was part of his duty. ¡°Let me give it a try!¡± Qin Li eagerly replied, turning back to his bed. Wang Ye didn¡¯t say anything else. There was no need to repeat the instructions now. Once Qin Li folded his blanket and placed it on the bed, he would teach the method to everyone else. It saved time and effort. ¡­ Time passed. Wang Ye spent over 20 minutes folding his blanket before he began the fixing process. With utmost care, Wang Ye lifted the neatly folded blanket. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Qin Li, who watched Wang Ye closely, asked in confusion. ¡°I¡¯ll fix it on the bed. Folding it here, then carrying it will disrupt the blanket¡¯s shape!¡± Wang Ye explained, carrying the blanket with caution as he entered the dormitory. Inside the dormitory, four recruits remained, but Wang Ye paid them no mind. He carefully placed the blanket by his bed. Then, he began cultivating silently. Time ticked away. During this period, the recruits in the dormitory couldn¡¯t contain their curiosity any longer. They saw it happen right before their eyes. Wang Ye¡¯s blanket had truly transformed into a work of art. It was just as flawlessly folded as the blanket folded by the class monitor, if not slightly thicker. ¡°Vice-class monitor, how did you do it? The blanket is incredible!¡± ¡°That¡¯s right! It¡¯s astonishing. Can you teach us?¡± In the dormitory, a few recruits halted their activities and quietly gathered around Wang Ye. Outside the dormitory, even new recruits peeped through the entrance. ¡°Wait, let me fix it one last time. Now you can observe the fixing process!¡± Wang Ye whispered. As he spoke, his hands didn¡¯t stop moving. Nearly 40 minutes had passed since the blanket was initially folded. For those not in the military, it might be hard to comprehend that folding a blanket could take 40 minutes. However, in the eyes of the fifth squad recruits, this blanket was a marvel. If they could complete folding a blanket within 40 minutes, they would rush to Ye Sanshi¡¯s bed, wake him up, and present their masterpiece to him. Sadly, their abilities fell short of their ambitions. Their limitations hindered their temperaments. ¡°Done?¡± Ye Sanshi¡¯s voice suddenly rang out from behind. Having just woken up from his nap, Ye Sanshi turned to look and was taken aback to find the recruits standing together instead of folding their blankets as instructed. At that moment, Ye Sanshi, still groggy from his nap, felt a surge of irritation. ¡°Uh¡­¡± ¡°Report¡­ We were learning how to fold blankets!¡± ¡°That¡¯s right! Class monitor, look how well Brother Wang folded the blanket!¡± Chapter 58 - Chapter 58: Officially Becoming the Vice Class President Chapter 58: Officially Becoming the Vice Class President Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation After being startled by Ye Sanshi¡¯s voice, the recruits swiftly turned around and stood at attention. However, fear was no longer present among them. Some even eagerly made way for Ye Sanshi to see the blanket on Wang Ye¡¯s bed. ¡°Hmm?¡± Ye Sanshi expressed his surprise and promptly got up, not even bothering to put on his shoes. He rushed over to Wang Ye¡¯s bed and carefully examined the blanket. Then, he turned to Wang Ye and inquired, ¡°Did you fold this yourself?¡± ¡°Yes, 1 spent quite a while on it!¡± Wang Ye responded. ¡°So what if it took that long? Even if it takes a day, or even two or three, I would be satisfied if it can be folded like this!¡± Ye Sanshi¡¯s words revealed his genuine delight. Initially, when the company commander announced that there would be a competition the following week, Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t have much confidence. As he stood outside the company commander¡¯s door, he exuded only the demeanor of a soldier. However, now he had the urge to burst into laughter. What a talent! It was truly remarkable! He couldn¡¯t even fold the blanket this way. Indeed, compared to the one Ye Sanshi had folded earlier, Wang Ye¡¯s blanket was undoubtedly more aesthetically pleasing, resembling a cube of tofu. However, one shouldn¡¯t overlook the fact that his blanket wasn¡¯t new. It had already been compressed and tightly packed, enabling him to achieve such results. But Wang Ye¡¯s blanket was brand new! Even though it was still slightly puffy, when placed alongside Ye Sanshi¡¯s blanket, it appeared taller and wider. Even a careful examination revealed that it wasn¡¯t perfectly flat. Yet, didn¡¯t this prove that it was a new blanket? To accomplish this in less than two days, Ye Sanshi was tempted to take the blanket and display it at the entrance of the dormitory building. He would gather the other class leaders and even the company commander to witness and challenge, ¡°Is there anyone else?¡± ¡°Excellent! Very impressive!¡± Ye Sanshi stood up, reaching out to pat Wang Ye¡¯s shoulder. The anger he had displayed when he woke up had completely vanished, and a smile emerged on his tanned face. Wang Ye returned the smile without saying a word, and Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t mind. He stared into Wang Ye¡¯s eyes once again and asked, ¡°How did you fold it? Are you confident in your folding abilities?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Wang Ye responded loudly. In truth, Ye Sanshi was merely asking for the sake of conversation. If Wang Ye could fold it once, folding it a second time wouldn¡¯t be an issue. He was just overly concerned about this matter. It wasn¡¯t only a reflection of a soldier¡¯s glory but also had implications for his marriage. ¡°Alright¡­ Alright¡­ Gather around! Those outside, fetch the recruits from the water room!¡± Ye Sanshi called out from the door. The recruits from other squads in the corridor looked up in surprise but none dared to approach and observe. After all, it wasn¡¯t their class monitor speaking. Soon, the entire class returned to the dormitory, and the door was closed. On the floor lay a blanket¡ªit belonged to Qin Li. Seizing this opportunity, when Ye Sanshi asked Wang Ye if he could fold another blanket, Qin Li, without waiting for Wang Ye to respond, mustered up his courage and volunteered, ¡°Use mine, use mine!¡± Wang Ye squatted on the ground, pressing down on the blanket. Beside him, Ye Sanshi also squatted, looking around and speaking with a serious tone. ¡°Pay close attention! Anyone who doesn¡¯t watch carefully will face consequences!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, class monitor. I¡¯ll do my best!¡± one recruit exclaimed. ¡°Yes, yes, yes! This blanket almost drove me crazy. 1¡¯11 study hard and strive to fold it in one go!¡± another recruit chimed in. One by one, the recruits hastily expressed their determination. ¡°Alright, be quiet now and watch attentively!¡± Ye Sanshi¡¯s final sentence silenced the dormitory of Class Five. Of course, this silence was broken whenever Wang Ye offered instructions while under the blanket. Time passed slowly. This time, it took Wang Ye even longer to fold the blanket compared to before. This was because Qin Li¡¯s blanket had looser cotton than Wang Ye¡¯s, and he was not as skilled as Wang Ye in compressing it. However, the result was satisfactory. After about an hour, a tofu-like blanket, similar to the one on Wang Ye¡¯s bed, took shape. Even though some faint marks remained on the blanket that couldn¡¯t be entirely removed, it was due to Qin Li¡¯s restless sleep the previous night. It couldn¡¯t be remedied simply by pressing with hands or a stool. Other methods, like using hot water in a stainless steel cup, were required. Nevertheless, it wasn¡¯t a significant issue. With the blanket folded and everyone still absorbed in Wang Ye¡¯s teachings, Ye Sanshi took a deep breath, suppressing the excitement in his heart. He stood up, raised his hand, and once again patted Wang Ye¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Well done, Wang Ye. I have made a decision. From now on, you will be the vice class monitor of Class Five.¡± Wang Ye was momentarily taken aback, but he immediately saluted with a smile. ¡°Yes, sir!¡± It was an unexpected pleasant surprise. He had anticipated waiting until the 12th, but now the term ¡°deputy¡± was dropped! ¡°Does anyone object?¡± Ye Sanshi kept his hand on Wang Ye¡¯s shoulder, looking around at the recruits. ¡°No!¡± ¡°Absolutely not. He¡¯s incredible!¡± ¡°Wow! Tonight, I¡¯ve decided to sleep without a blanket!¡± Qin Li exclaimed. ¡°Ah!¡± However, the next second, he let out a pained cry. Ye Sanshi bent down and removed the blanket, leaving Qin Li clutching his head. Ye Sanshi scolded, ¡°What were you thinking? Having Vice Class Monitor Wang fold your blanket was for instruction, not for you to slack off. You have to learn to fold it yourself.¡± Ye Sanshi¡¯s smile disappeared, replaced by seriousness. He glanced around the room and continued, ¡°Fold your blankets in the dormitory, not outside. There isn¡¯t enough space outside, so fold them on your beds!¡± Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t want anyone to discover their progress in folding the blankets. Tomorrow, he would surprise the other squad leaders and company commanders during the evaluation. He thought with satisfaction that the competition was in the bag. He turned to Wang Ye, who was standing before him, feeling increasingly content with his choice for the vice class monitor. However, at that moment, Wang Ye¡¯s attention wasn¡¯t on Ye Sanshi. He was examining his personal attributes page. [Host: Wang Ye] [Strength: 0.9] [Speed: 1] [Stamina: 0.9] [Vision: 0.9] [Memory: 1.3] [Reaction: 1.2] [Storage space: 1 cubic meter] [Skill: Military Blanket Folding Lvl 3 (max level) Decree LV1 (4/10)] [Skill Points: 3] As expected, the mission had been completed, and the skill points had increased to three. Chapter 59 - Chapter 59: Business Visit, Cousin Tiankeng! Chapter 59: Business Visit, Cousin Tiankeng! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Three skill points¡­ Should he use them now or save them for later? After some consideration, Wang Ye made a decision. He decided to wait a little longer. The skill was still at a low level, requiring less experience to level up. It didn¡¯t seem worth it to use the skill points at this moment. If he really wanted to use them, the best option would be to invest them in regulations. As a reborn adult, Wang Ye didn¡¯t hate reading, but that didn¡¯t mean he enjoyed memorizing books. It was fine to read through them a few times, but studying them seriously dozens or hundreds of times would make him nauseous. The main reason was the overwhelming amount of content. Reading it once took a considerable amount of time. It would take nearly an hour to go through it carefully from beginning to end. Therefore, he decided to utilize his skill points. However, at his current level, he only had six experience points remaining. It would be a waste to use them now. It would be more beneficial to save them and use them when he reached level 2. ¡°Shh! Each class send two representatives for a business trip.¡± Suddenly, a whistle sounded from downstairs. All the members of Class Five turned to Ye Sanshi in confusion. ¡°Wang Ye, come with me for a moment. The rest of you, continue folding the blankets!¡± Ye Sanshi made this decision, looking at everyone. ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye actually didn¡¯t know what a ¡°business trip¡± entailed. During his time, the internet was not as advanced as it would be in the future. Although Wang Ye had done some research before joining the army, this particular topic hadn¡¯t come up. However, since Ye Sanshi was going as well, it was probably a good thing. ¡°Don¡¯t chat or make noise. Keep folding your blankets obediently. I¡¯ll be back soon. And if I come back and find that you¡¯re not taking this seriously, be prepared for the consequences!¡± Before leaving, Ye Sanshi issued a stern warning. In reality, if the business trip didn¡¯t require two people, he wouldn¡¯t have taken Wang Ye alone. It was just that Wang Ye had just taught everyone how to fold their blankets, and they had a strong impression of him. It wouldn¡¯t be appropriate for them to be distracted by anything else. ¡°Is a business trip a good thing? The class monitor actually brought the vice-class monitor along?¡± ¡°A business trip? Does that mean we can leave the camp and have some fun?¡± Inside the dormitory, it was impossible for them to remain quiet. Hearing Wang Ye and Ye Sanshi leaving, someone in the dormitory couldn¡¯t help but mutter. ¡°I think it¡¯s a good thing. My cousin told me that when the army goes on a business trip, you have to fight to go, especially if it¡¯s your first time.¡± Zhang Ping¡¯an said softly. ¡°Uh¡­ Is it really a good thing?¡± Qin Li was taken aback. However, Liang Fan smiled and said, ¡°What nonsense are you talking about? Don¡¯t trust his cousin! This is a trap. They¡¯ll give him a whistle and have him blow it at night. If you believe him, you won¡¯t even know what hit you!¡± Suddenly, everyone¡¯s expressions changed. That¡¯s right! His cousin wasn¡¯t exactly trustworthy. It was definitely a trap. ¡°Okay, I know now. It¡¯s not a good thing. I actually saw someone talking about this on the internet when I first came here!¡± Gu Yingnan said with a smile. Seeing everyone looking at him, he explained further, ¡°A ¡®business trip¡¯ is actually just doing odd jobs. 1 think the class monitor saw that we needed to fold the blankets, so he didn¡¯t let us go. Otherwise, we would¡¯ve been stuck with this task.¡± ¡°Class monitor, is this what a ¡®business trip¡¯ is all about?¡± On the other side, Wang Ye held two large cardboard boxes, looking helplessly at Ye Sanshi. ¡°What do you think? A business trip means doing odd jobs that require manpower.¡± Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t keep the vice-class monitor in suspense and revealed the truth. ¡°Alright then.¡± Wang Ye nodded, carrying one of the boxes. After Ye Sanshi took the other, the two of them walked back. Of course, they weren¡¯t the only ones. Recruits from other squads were also present. This time, the other squads were all new recruits, while only the fifth squad, led by Ye Sanshi, went on the business trip. He didn¡¯t have any other intentions. Their task was simply to move and collect various items. Before joining the army, each recruit was given only one set of camouflage uniforms. They didn¡¯t have regular uniforms or military coats. So now, they were collecting them. There were military coats, winter uniforms, camouflage suits, and fitness suits. Once they returned to the dormitory, these items would be distributed. Afterward, the students of Class Five resumed folding their blankets. Based on their progress, Ye Sanshi could be heard scolding from time to time in the dormitory. Thankfully, this process didn¡¯t last too long. At around three o¡¯clock, the assembly whistle sounded downstairs once again. The entire company was involved in cleaning. Wang Ye had wondered why there was no training in the morning. But now, it was already past the afternoon nap time, and there hadn¡¯t been any group exercises either. Finally, he understood. They were waiting for the cleaning. Led by the squad leaders, the entire recruit company collected cleaning tools and were assigned different areas to clean. The entire dormitory building, including the surrounding grounds. After two hours, Wang Ye was drenched in sweat. He even had the thought of planting a bomb and blowing up the whole recruit company. Who would clean up to this extent? In the past, the dormitory¡¯s cleanliness standards were already high. But now, they had to remove the grass growing in the cracks of the cement stairs near the basketball court. Even the cement pavement had to be washed with water. The requirements were meticulous and almost obsessive. It was a true heaven for people with mysophobia. Of course, this was only from the perspective of a mysophobic person after the cleaning was done. When actually doing the cleaning, Wang Ye believed that even someone with mysophobia would go crazy. Even scrubbing the toilet bowl with a steel ball to remove stains would be a challenge for someone with mysophobia. But Wang Ye and the others had no choice. They were forced to do it. At five o¡¯clock, the cleaning was finally over, and the recruits gathered again. ¡°You might think you¡¯ve worked hard today, but in my opinion, it was quite sloppy. However, considering that you¡¯re all new recruits, I won¡¯t ask for too much.¡± Wu Jianfeng stood in front of the dormitory building, looking at everyone as he spoke. His words made many faces grimace. They had already exerted themselves to the fullest. They folded blankets, memorized rules, and even cleaned. And now, physical training was on the agenda? Pained expressions appeared one after another. But their expressions couldn¡¯t change anything. In the end, they had to run three kilometers. Compared to others, Wang Ye felt somewhat content. In fact, it wasn¡¯t that the schedule of the recruit company was too tight with no free time. He wanted to go for a run in the morning as well because he was only two points away from leveling up his skill through the three-kilometer run.. Chapter 60 - Chapter 60: Theres a Good Show Tonight Chapter 60: There¡¯s a Good Show Tonight Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Wang Ye, the three of you, come and help.¡± ¡°Remember, don¡¯t abandon us, don¡¯t give up. We are soldiers, and unity is the first thing we need.¡± This time, they ran together for three kilometers, unlike the morning when they were split into two groups. Wang Ye and the other two muscular soldiers were even asked by Ye Sanshi to assist the other recruits of the fifth squad. Ye Sanshi himself was also helping but in a more forceful manner. He positioned himself at the back of Class Five, and upon noticing anyone lagging behind, he would shout and push them ahead. With their muscles aching, Ye Sanshi¡¯s pushes caused them to take a few steps forward, their faces twitching. ¡°Don¡¯t stop! It¡¯s just a little soreness. What are you afraid of? I¡¯ll give you a massage later!¡± Ye Sanshi¡¯s words had a strong impact. The recruits from the fifth squad, feeling their sore muscles, immediately trembled. ¡°No, I¡¯m fine. Don¡¯t¡­ Class monitor, I¡¯ll keep running, I promise. Brother Wang, 1 don¡¯t need your help anymore!¡± Gu Yingnan¡¯s face turned pale as she spoke, intentionally releasing herself from Wang Ye¡¯s grip. He would rather endure the pain than experience Ye Sanshi¡¯s massages again. The others had a similar reaction, hastily asserting that they were fine and didn¡¯t require a massage. Wang Ye, Wan Baojiang, and the other two soldiers couldn¡¯t help but grin. However, in the end, they didn¡¯t get the luxury of a massage. According to the class monitor, their poor performance warranted a massage after running, or they would face the same discomfort the next morning. A blood-curdling scream akin to a pig being slaughtered once again reverberated through the recruit company. Meanwhile, Wang Ye and the others busily massaged their hands and feet, offering assistance. ¡°Alright, we¡¯ve finished watching today¡¯s news broadcast. Is there anyone willing to come up and share their thoughts?¡± asked the duty class monitor at 730. ¡°Report!¡± ¡°Report!¡± This time, it was a complete departure from the previous night. Last night, Wang Ye had been the only one to raise his hand. However, tonight, as soon as the duty veteran finished speaking, seven or eight hands shot up immediately. Furthermore, this was the first time it had happened. In the next few seconds, within the entire classroom, aside from the veterans and the somewhat stunned Wang Ye, all the recruits eagerly raised their hands. Yet, Wang Ye could discern that only the owners of the first batch of raised hands appeared slightly impatient, clearly eager to take the stage. Since Wang Ye had become the vice class monitor the day before, news of his appointment had spread throughout the entire company, thanks to certain class monitors intentionally publicizing it. Moreover, with Wang Ye assuming the role of vice-class monitor¡­ Each class monitor had officially explained the benefits of being the deputy class monitor to everyone. How could the ambitious ones remain content? They were likely already preparing for their evening news commentary during the day. How did Wang Ye become the vice class monitor? The class leaders had not divulged the details. Yet, many recruits had witnessed Wang Ye being the first to rush out after the emergency assembly the previous day. However, most of the recruits believed that Wang Ye had gained attention through his news commentary, leading the fifth squad leader to directly appoint him as the vice class monitor. He was capable, but so were they. In fact, some squad leaders had explicitly used the position of vice class monitor to entice new recruits. They stated that if a news commentator volunteered to take the stage first and performed well, they would consider appointing them as the vice class monitor. This was how the current situation had unfolded. Of course, there were also those who didn¡¯t care about becoming the vice class monitor. Some were even unwilling or fearful of stepping onto the stage to comment. Yet, Ye Sanshi¡¯s threat from the previous night had been echoed by almost every squad leader. Consequently, they had no choice but to raise their hands as well. However, this action was only taken after observing someone else raise their hand first. In reality, even as they raised their hands now, they prayed silently. Please don¡¯t pick me, please don¡¯t pick me. Sometimes, the more you don¡¯t wish for something to happen, the more likely it is to happen. The recruits¡¯ hopes and fears held no sway in the eyes of the duty veteran squad leader. The duty veteran deliberately chose recruits who avoided eye contact and hesitated to raise their hands, ignoring those who raised their hands immediately. For a moment, the scene after Wang Ye¡¯s commentary the previous night was replayed. This caused the faces of the squad leaders of the chosen recruits to darken. ¡°A good show awaits us tonight,¡± murmured Qin Li beside Wang Ye. The other recruits of the fifth squad secretly breathed a sigh of relief when the evaluation segment concluded because no one from Class Five had been selected that night, despite all of them raising their hands. According to the agreement with Ye Sanshi the previous night, didn¡¯t this mean they had passed? However, reality often deviates from expectations. They had escaped this ordeal, but Wang Ye noticed that Ye Sanshi¡¯s expression remained stern throughout. As they dispersed and descended the stairs, silence enveloped the group. Ye Sanshi wasted no time once they reached the dormitory. ¡°Look at all of you. Why did you raise your hands slower than the others? Do you think I¡¯m blind? After the first group raised their hands, the rest of you glanced around before raising yours. A bunch of cowardly soldiers, are you happy I didn¡¯t call on you tonight?¡± In the dormitory, Ye Sanshi¡¯s words weighed heavily on everyone in Class Five, who had believed they were safe for the night. Lowering their heads, they remained silent. ¡°Hmph, I don¡¯t break my promises. If you raised your hand today, I won¡¯t drag on you.¡± These words brought relief to everyone in Class Five. Soon though, ¡°But your performance tonight has left me extremely dissatisfied. So¡­¡± Ye Sanshi looked at Zhang Ping¡¯an and said, ¡°Zhang Ping¡¯an, you go first. Let¡¯s start the commentary now.¡± ¡°Ah! I¡­¡± ¡°Why the hesitation, an ? We speak Mandarin in the army,¡± Ye Sanshi scolded him, then continued with a stem face. ¡°Hurry up! Except for Vice Class Monitor Wang, none of you can escape tonight. While I won¡¯t drag you out, I never said you couldn¡¯t comment in the dormitory, did I?¡± This time, the entire Class Five appeared helpless. They didn¡¯t expect that they¡¯d managed to dodge the bullet, only to fall into another bear trap. In the end, Zhang Ping¡¯an was the first to take the stage. Wang Ye couldn¡¯t bear to witness the review process. Due to the limited time for comments, Ye Sanshi spent more time cursing than providing feedback. Eventually, Zhang Ping¡¯an was scolded to the point of tears¡­ Fortunately, not everyone suffered like Zhang Ping¡¯an. Moreover, because they were all prepared to raise their hands, the recruits paid close attention during the news broadcast. When it was someone else¡¯s turn, most of them stuttered, their voices trembled, and their comments missed the mark, leading to more curses from Ye Sanshi. However, this hurdle was eventually crossed. Class Five made it through, but the other classes didn¡¯t fare as well. As Wang Ye sat in the dormitory, he could hear the class monitor¡¯s scolding downstairs and recruits commenting amidst the reprimands. Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t pull Class Five out for judgment, but the other classes had their entire group of recruits publicly humiliated. Chapter 61 - Chapter 61: Veterans Chapter 61: Veterans Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation That night, the recruit dormitory buzzed with activity. In one class, recruits were called out one by one to shout their comments at the building, with the entire class accompanying them downstairs. In other squads, recruits were summoned to the corridor, where their squad leaders ordered them to do push-ups with clenched fists while giving their comments. Some recruits even found themselves standing at the entrance of the toilet, holding small yellow basins in their hands as they stammered through their comments. As Wang Ye entered the toilet, he couldn¡¯t help but feel like he had been transported out of China and into the United Nations headquarters. It seemed like people were discussing international affairs right outside the door! This continued until nine o¡¯clock, when the gathering whistle finally sounded. ¡­ ¡°We¡¯ll start cleaning the dormitory shortly. First, let me teach you how to organize your personal belongings. It¡¯s important to arrange everything properly during the cleaning process. There will be an inspection tomorrow morning, and if anyone fails due to improper organization or a messy dormitory, you¡¯ll be in big trouble¡­¡± In Class Five¡¯s dormitory, Ye Sanshi began to teach everyone how to arrange their belongings after his stern warning. There was no additional physical training scheduled for the evening roll call, so they still had some time. Ye Sanshi gave a thorough speech on organizing personal items and maintaining cleanliness. Afterward, he scrutinized everyone for over ten minutes, assigning specific tasks and then leaving when the platoon leader came to fetch him. ¡°He really doesn¡¯t give us any rest. I was hoping to take a cold shower, but it seems like that won¡¯t be happening again!¡± someone in the dormitory complained as soon as Ye Sanshi left. However, they didn¡¯t stop working. After all, Wang Ye, the vice class monitor, was still present. Furthermore, since the blanket-folding incident in the afternoon, Wang Ye¡¯s authority had increased. ¡°The area under the bed must be wiped so clean that white gloves can¡¯t pick up any dirt. Honestly, what¡¯s the point of all this? What does cleanliness have to do with being a soldier? I joined the army to wield a gun on the battlefield, to fight. But now, there¡¯s no sign of a gun. We¡¯re either memorizing books or folding blankets and cleaning!¡± someone lamented in the dormitory. Meanwhile, Wang Ye and Wan Baojiang were holding onto someone¡¯s feet, allowing them to clean the dust from the dormitory¡¯s ceiling fan. However, this person fell silent upon hearing the others¡¯ complaints. This prompted Wang Ye to respond with irritation, ¡°What are you babbling about? Get back to work! It¡¯s hard enough for the two of us to support your weight.¡± On the other side, Song Yuejin chimed in with a smile, ¡°Exactly. Let¡¯s just be soldiers, play with guns, and experience military life. As for war? New recruits like us are nothing more than cannon fodder. Thinking you can dominate the battlefield? You¡¯d probably be a martyr before a day even passes!¡± ¡°Haha!¡± laughter filled the dormitory. But soon, Wang Ye¡¯s expression turned serious, and he shouted in a low voice, ¡°Why are you all laughing? Get back to work. Be careful not to attract the class monitor¡¯s attention!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, don¡¯t worry, Vice Class Monitor,¡± Liang Fan, lying under his metal-frame bed and wiping the bed board, reassured with a smile. ¡°The class monitor just left for a meeting. He won¡¯t be back so soon. Besides, even if he does return, I¡¯m not afraid of him.¡± Liang Fan, still lying under the bed, rolled up his right sleeve and flexed his biceps to show off. ¡°Look at these muscles. Just because I¡¯ve been behaving these past two days doesn¡¯t mean I¡¯m scared. I respect the army¡¯s discipline, not him. Besides, with his short stature, I¡¯m not bragging, but 1 could take on two of him with one hand!¡± ¡°Oh, i didn¡¯t know you were so powerful,¡± someone sarcastically remarked. Just then, the door swung open. Ye Sanshi stood at the entrance, wearing a stern expression. ¡°Uh¡­¡± everyone in the dormitory was startled. Ye Sanshi¡¯s gaze fell upon Liang Fan, who looked at him with a dumbfounded expression. ¡°Come out, I¡¯ll spar with you. 1 won¡¯t use just one hand; I¡¯ll use both. If you defeat me, you can go straight to bed and sleep until the morning wake-up call.¡± At that moment, Qin Li focused intently on cleaning the ceiling fan. Wang Ye and Wan Baojiang firmly held the person¡¯s feet, gazing upward to assess their progress. The rest of the class diligently carried out their cleaning tasks¡ªsome wiped the floor with great attention, while others meticulously cleaned the bed frames. Liang Fan, lying under the bed and wiping the bed board, cautiously tried to slink away. Fortunately, Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t actually intend to engage in a fight with him. ¡°Hmph, let me make this clear. Focus on your work and refrain from such nonsense. Don¡¯t think that just because I¡¯m in a meeting, you can do as you please. Let me tell you the truth: we re merely pretending right now. All the class monitors only stayed in the corridor for a short while before quietly returning to their classrooms!¡± With that, he looked at Wang Ye. ¡°Vice Class Monitor Wang, the class monitor selection isn¡¯t just for show. While you can chat during work, make sure the conversations are productive. For instance, you can randomly quiz them on regulations while working!¡± As soon as he finished speaking, Wang Ye felt a sense of disbelief. The rest of the class was momentarily speechless before letting out a collective groan. Was he serious? They had to recite regulations even while having a conversation. Of course, outwardly, they didn¡¯t dare to question him, and Wang Ye could only respond loudly, ¡°Yes, sir!¡± ¡°Humph!¡± Ye Sanshi snorted once more and looked at everyone. ¡°I truly left for a meeting this time. Whether you believe it or not is up to you.¡± With that, he glanced at Liang Fan, who hadn¡¯t fully retreated under the bed. ¡°If I catch you bragging again, you¡¯re done for. Also, you¡¯re in charge of ensuring all the beds in the dormitory are spotless!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Liang Fan¡¯s scalp tingled, but he mustered the courage to reply. ¡°Humph, not just the lower bunks, but also the bed boards of the upper bunks. If the inspection reveals any deficiencies, you should be prepared to face consequences. As you said, I¡¯ll tie up one of your hands and then call our platoon leader. He¡¯s about the same height as me, the shorty you mentioned. We ll find a place, and if you lose, you won¡¯t be able to leave the infirmary for several days!¡± Liang Fan didn¡¯t dare to say another word. However, he had made up his mind to clean the bedboard with utmost diligence later on. What was Ye Sanshi planning? Tying one of his hands and then challenging two seasoned soldiers? He would surely end up in the infirmary. After Ye Sanshi left, the dormitory fell into silence. Everyone was taken aback. Seasoned soldiers were truly a force to be reckoned with! Playing such pranks even during a meeting. And let¡¯s not even mention how terrifying it was. More importantly, if they were caught in the act, just thinking about the consequences made their scalps tingle. Wang Ye also looked at the closed door, wondering if Ye Sanshi had truly left this time. Chapter 62 - Chapter 62: There Are Mosquitoes, Three More Kilometers Chapter 62: There Are Mosquitoes, Three More Kilometers Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation That night, tension gripped the recruits as some unlucky individuals from each class were caught for punishment. The methods employed by the class monitors varied, but Class Five got off relatively lightly. Liang Fan was spared punishment but given additional tasks by Ye Sanshi. The main reason was that Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t want to waste time on punishment when there was a health inspection the following day. After the lights were turned off, the dormitory fell silent. However, Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t leave like he usually did. Instead, he lay down on a bed along with everyone else. This forced the Class Five recruits to remain quiet, even if they weren¡¯t particularly tired. Wang Ye curled up under the blanket and kept his head outside. He had noticed mosquitoes in the dormitory, a recent development. Concerned about getting bitten, he adopted this sleeping position. Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t allow them to use mosquito nets, claiming that it was unnecessary since it was winter and there weren¡¯t many mosquitoes around. He dismissed the idea of opening and closing the nets daily, as the recruits were already pressed for time. In the early hours of the morning, loud clanging sounds filled the dormitory, abruptly waking up the recruits. ¡°Hmm¡­?¡± ¡°What time is it?¡± Confused and groggy, they were soon met with another sound¡ªcries. It wasn¡¯t Ye Sanshi who had caused it; rather, it was a result of waking up to sore muscles. Although the recruits had felt better after yesterday¡¯s massage, the pain returned as they moved their limbs upon waking up. ¡°If anyone screams again, come down and lie on the ground,¡± Ye Sanshi ordered, ¡°and 1¡¯11 give you a massage!¡± The cries immediately ceased. No one wanted a massage from him, even if it was offered free of charge. The recruits groaned and begrudgingly got out of bed. Wang Ye, however, didn¡¯t feel the same pain. Despite his desire to continue sleeping, he rubbed his face vigorously and quickly got dressed. Within a few minutes, all of Class Five was gathered downstairs. ¡°When folding the blanket, remember not to fold it right away. If you want to fold it, 1¡¯11 give you some time after the morning exercises,¡± Ye Sanshi instructed as they stood on the concrete pavement outside the dormitory, illuminated by streetlights. He was on guard duty himself and had made the arrangements before reporting to the veteran squad leader in the corridor. Now, he sat behind a table, observing them. ¡°What time is it? The other classes are still asleep!¡± one recruit whispered. ¡°I¡¯m not sure. 1 think it¡¯s probably two or three in the morning.¡± ¡°No, 1 don¡¯t think so. Brother Wang, where¡¯s your watch?¡± As they pressed down the blankets, their conversation was hushed. They didn¡¯t look around or pause in their actions to avoid alerting Ye Sanshi. ¡°Forget it. Let¡¯s just press the blankets down. Who cares about the time? We definitely won¡¯t be able to sleep today!¡± Wang Ye responded his watch still in the cabinet. Knowing the time wouldn¡¯t make a difference now. Since they had been awakened and the blankets were being pressed down, Ye Sanshi wouldn¡¯t allow them to return to bed. ¡°It¡¯s probably around four or five in the morning, judging by the moon. But if it¡¯s already five, there should be some movement from the other classes. It¡¯s more likely to be four-thirty or even four,¡± Gu Yingnan analyzed logically. Wang Ye agreed with him, and he also knew that army shifts typically lasted two hours. Ye Sanshi had just taken over the guard duty shift, so it was unlikely for him to take over at 430. Given the circumstances, there was a 90% chance it was four in the morning. ¡°Demons!¡± Wang Ye cursed silently. Folding blankets at four o¡¯clock seemed excessive. Even though he had mentally prepared himself for hardships in the army, it still felt uncomfortable. Time passed, and after about half an hour, sounds of movement finally emerged from the other dormitories. The recruits from other classes were awakening and beginning to fold their blankets. It wasn¡¯t until the wake-up call sounded that Wang Ye and the other Class Five recruits were allowed back into the dormitory after Ye Sanshi changed shifts. ¡°Rest for a few minutes. Your legs are still sore. It¡¯s best if you massage them hard now!¡± Ye Sanshi instructed. Inside the dormitory, Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t assign any further tasks for the remaining few minutes. However, nobody thanked him. In their hearts, they silently cursed the two hours they spent accompanying him under the streetlights. A few minutes later, the entire company gathered again. At around 6:40 p.m., Wang Ye helped Qin Li and Song Yuejin, one on each arm, back to the dormitory building. Both recruits were in pain and struggling. ¡°Bear with it. The soreness should subside in another day or two,¡± Wang Ye consoled Qin Li, who spoke in a low voice, sounding on the verge of tears. ¡°I can¡¯t take it anymore. 1 miss home¡­¡± Qin Li¡¯s voice trembled with a sob. That¡¯s right. After a three-kilometer trip, they received a free massage service from the veteran squad leaders. ¡°It¡¯ll take another day or two. Doesn¡¯t that mean I have to receive a few more massages like this?¡±On the other side, Song Yuejin¡¯s legs went weak, and his voice trembled when he said this. This damn massage was definitely the most terrifying nightmare for all the recruits who had no foundation since they joined the army. In comparison, the other things were not considered cruel. ¡°Endure it. It¡¯ll be fine after this phase,¡± Wang Ye reassured him, understanding his pain. Although Wang Ye didn¡¯t experience the soreness today, he had gone through it over a month ago. As they walked, Wang Ye¡¯s mind wandered, and he absentmindedly checked his system. He was in a relatively good mood now because the recent three-kilometer run had allowed him to level up to the maximum level. Chapter 63 - Chapter 63: Class Fives First Unity Chapter 63: Class Five¡¯s First Unity Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation [Host: Wang Ye] [Strength: 0.9] [Speed:1] [Stamina: 1.1] Vision: 0.9 Memory: 1.3 Reaction: 1.2 [Storage space: 1 cubic meter] [Skills: Military Blanket Folding Lv3 (max level), Light 3km Cross-country Lv2 (0/20), Push-up Lvi (6/10), Half-turn Lv2 (4/20), Military Postures Lvi (5/10), 400m Lvi (1/10), Rules and Regulations Lvi (4/10)] [Skill Points: 3] This was Wang Ye¡¯s current attribute list, which showed slight improvements in stamina. Wang Ye had expected this boost, considering the physical exertion of the three-kilometer run. Although he was pleasantly surprised, he restrained himself from allocating all three skill points to the three-kilometer skill. Despite the satisfying leveling-up experience, Wang Ye recognized that his current level was still low. After leveling up just now, the feeling was too good. His entire body was warm, and the fatigue from running three kilometers was swept away. Returning to the dormitory, Ye Sanshi wasted no time and instructed Wang Ye to supervise the folding of blankets. Wang Ye diligently monitored the recruits¡¯ progress, ensuring that anyone who folded their blanket poorly was promptly reminded. At this moment, Wang Ye could tell that Ye Sanshi seemed to be really concerned about today¡¯s examination. Excluding the time they came back, it was almost half an hour before breakfast. In the dormitory, everyone except for Wang Ye, who was allowed to take a toothbrush and towel to wash up when Deng Hai went on duty, didn¡¯t have time to brush their teeth in the morning. Under Wang Ye¡¯s supervision, the blankets may not have been as perfect as the ones on Ye Sanshi¡¯s bed, but they still looked presentable from a distance. The recruits secretly glanced at the doors of other classes¡¯ dormitories on their way back from breakfast, realizing that Class Five¡¯s blankets were folded better than the others. Ye Sanshi¡¯s smile widened as he addressed the recruits. ¡°Clean up now. Don¡¯t assume that yesterday¡¯s cleaning is enough. Dust settles overnight, and you must clean carefully again.¡± He softened his tone and continued, ¡°If you win the competition today, 1¡¯11 buy two bottles of Coke for you as a reward at noon. Moreover, you¡¯ll have an hour-long lunch break this afternoon. Starting tomorrow, you will wake up at five.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Gu Yingnan said in surprise. In fact, he wasn¡¯t the only one. Upon hearing his words, many of the recruits were invigorated. Surprised and invigorated, the recruits eagerly accepted the offer. They had been waking up at four in the morning and had no chance to nap during the day. The prospect of an extra hour of sleep and a longer lunch break was enticing. This was especially so in the south. Even though it was December now, it was not raining. The temperature at noon was 24 or 25 degrees Celsius. After eating, a breeze would blow, and one would fall asleep standing. Ye Sanshi¡¯s smile faded momentarily as he added, ¡°But¡­ if you fail to win today, you¡¯ll all wake at four from now on and not a minute later. Forget about taking a nap or drinking Coke.¡± Wang Ye promptly stood at attention and affirmed his commitment to completing the mission. This prompted the other recruits to follow suit, all shouting their promise. ¡°Alright then, you are dismissed!¡± Ye Sanshi wasted no time, and the Class Five recruits set about their tasks energetically, meticulously cleaning every nook and cranny. Meanwhile, Ye Sanshi monitored their progress, occasionally checking the cleanliness himself. He also had a personal motive: he wanted to use the achievement to contact his girlfriend. For the recruits of the fifth squad, it was a rare opportunity to work together as a cohesive unit. At eight o¡¯clock, the whistle signaled the end of their cleaning duties. Ye Sanshi led the class downstairs, where he delivered a speech about officially entering the rhythm of a soldier. He emphasized the limited time they had to transform from civilians into soldiers and encouraged them to embrace hardship and shed blood without tears. ¡°You¡¯ve gotten used to it for two days. It¡¯s a new week. What I want to tell you is that you should forget your previous lives and officially enter the rhythm of a soldier. Starting from this week, the training intensity will increase because your time is limited. You only have three months, but you need to completely transform from a commoner into a soldier within these three months. Therefore, my fellow recruits, 1 hope that you will always remember that you are a man, a man who can endure hardship, sweat, and shed blood without tears!¡± During this gathering, Wu Jianfeng¡¯s opening words made the hearts of all the recruits in the company sink. What did he mean by it had just officially started? What did he mean by increasing the intensity of training? Wasn¡¯t the intensity of the previous two days low? Reality proved that it was indeed not big enough. After the formation was disbanded, the entire recruit company was separated into platoons. After the gathering, the recruits were separated into platoons and engaged in an hour-long army training session. Some recruits were leading new recruits for the first time, while others had prior experience. Nevertheless, Wu Jianfeng addressed all the class monitors, stressing that every year was a new beginning and a new training process. Wu Jianfeng¡¯s words were straightforward yet calm, urging the class monitors to lead effectively and become the backbone of the company. The class monitors stayed behind as Wu Jianfeng and Kang Hua stood on the steps. Wu Jianfeng continued, ¡°Although these two to three days have been short, they serve as an indicator of things to come. Just like a soldier, whether they are good or weak, you can usually tell from the start.¡± He smiled, acknowledging that there were exceptions to this rule. Some good soldiers could deteriorate, while weak soldiers could improve. However, he asked the class monitors to consider how many out of a hundred cowardly soldiers eventually became good and how many out of a hundred good soldiers turned cowardly. With that, Wu Jianfeng ended the discussion. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s not talk about it anymore. 1 believe that you all know what¡¯s going on. You¡¯re not new recruits anymore.¡± Wu Jianfeng and Kang Hua immediately turned around and went upstairs. The class monitors behind them looked at each other and didn¡¯t say anything, but they followed suit. Chapter 64 - Chapter 64: Internal Affairs Evaluation Chapter 64: Internal Affairs Evaluation Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The internal affairs evaluation during his campus days may have included a similar activity. Perhaps there were even warning signs. However, that activity served as mere entertainment for students. In the army, though, it had a genuine impact, both for individuals and veteran squad leaders. It was the first evaluation since the new recruits joined the army. Although the company didn¡¯t plan to evaluate the role models of individual internal affairs this time, they still issued warning signs. It was a significant achievement for the veteran squad leaders. Within just two to three days, a squad of recruits could effectively manage their internal affairs. It proved their competence in leading troops. This was especially true for some veteran squad leaders who had never led a troop before. They were not officially squad leaders within the company, but if they performed well, they might be promoted to squad leaders at the end of the new recruits¡¯ company. One should not underestimate the role of a squad leader in the army. Despite not being an officer, the squad leader held undeniable authority. To put it frankly, the squad leader s words in a squad carried more weight than those of the company commander and platoon leader. Being a squad leader ensured a relatively comfortable life in the military. ¡°The blanket is folded properly!¡± Wu Jianfeng and the other squad leaders, along with Class One and Class Two, entered Class Three¡¯s dormitory together. First, Wu Jianfeng scanned the dormitory with his eyes while the other squad leaders wore white gloves to inspect. It was appropriate to let the opposing class monitor perform the inspection for the evaluation. The hygiene was soon found to be satisfactory, and the items were neatly arranged. After all, the Third Squad Leader must have been prepared for this inspection. But the inspection didn¡¯t end there. Next, the squad leaders meticulously checked the recruits¡¯ bedding, lifting the blankets and inspecting the pillows and even under the bedsheets. ¡°Hmm?¡± One of the class monitors suddenly paused and turned to look at Wu Jianfeng. Wu Jianfeng walked over. By now, the face of the third-class monitor had turned dark. Soon, the blanket was opened, revealing the exposed cotton inside. There was a small hole in the middle, and it was apparent that there was something hidden within. ¡°Hehe, this recruit is quite clever!¡± Wu Jianfeng looked at everyone and disregarded the ashen-faced third-class monitor. He didn¡¯t show any signs of anger; instead, he smiled brightly. ¡°These recruits didn¡¯t receive their blankets in advance. Yet, in such a short time, they managed to poke a hole in the blanket and conceal it from the watchful eyes of you, the third squad leader. Impressive!¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s words further darkened the face of the third-class monitor, despite his smiling tone. Those words felt like a series of slaps on his face! Wasn¡¯t Wu Jianfeng implying that he was blind? Inside the hole were more than a dozen cigarettes, matches, and a matchstick, all carefully concealed. There were also a few pieces of chewing gum. It was evident that this recruit had significant knowledge of the army before joining and was well-prepared. ¡°Bastard!¡± The third squad leader gritted his teeth, staring at the hidden items. This coward deceived me! In his mind, he was already dismembering this recruit. He even contemplated finding a place nearby to bury the recruit alive. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s continue with the inspection.¡± Wu Jianfeng didn¡¯t dwell on it. After saying this, he raised his hand, signaling Kang Hua. Kang Hua immediately started deducting points from the third-class monitor, who wore an ugly expression. It was clear that the deduction would be substantial. ¡°Report, no anomalies found!¡± They finished inspecting all the beds in Class Three, and nothing else was discovered. Upon leaving Class Three¡¯s dormitory, they quickly arrived at Class Four. A few minutes later, when they emerged from Class Four, the class monitor¡¯s expression was even more unpleasant than that of Class Three. The reason was that Wu Jianfeng held a small flip phone in his hand. ¡°Hmm?¡± Wu Jianfeng was stunned upon opening the door to Class Five. Not to mention the hygiene, all the classes were similar in that regard, as were the items. As they entered the room, all eyes were fixated on the recruits¡¯ beddings. Previously, no one had mentioned anything about the blankets. Although they deducted points for the blankets, the class monitors, including Wu Jianfeng, didn¡¯t comment further. After all, it had only been two or three days since the recruits joined the army, and everyone was mentally prepared. They all had new blankets. The competition now revolved around who had the fewest deductions and whether any recruits were hiding things. However, when they reached Class Five, all the blankets looked as if they were professionally folded. The blanket folds resembled blocks of tofu, albeit slightly plump. The shape and visual appeal were far superior to those in other classes. The other class monitors were momentarily stunned upon witnessing this sight. Then, their gazes shifted to Ye Sanshi, who wore a smug expression. ¡°Squad Leader Ye, this is not fair. We agreed not to go overboard!¡± A class monitor couldn¡¯t help but voice his concern after recovering from the shock. He believed that Ye Sanshi must have done it himself. While they couldn¡¯t guarantee that they could fold the new recruits¡¯ quilts as perfectly, it didn¡¯t mean Ye Sanshi couldn¡¯t. After all, the quilts in Class Five¡¯s dormitory were presented in such a state. If it wasn¡¯t Ye Sanshi, could it be a recruit? Even if he were beaten to death, he wouldn¡¯t believe a recruit could fold the quilts like this. ¡°That¡¯s right! Ye, you¡¯re being unreasonable. Did we lose our minds when we left Class Four just now? How could a group of new recruits fold their quilts like this? I¡¯ll tell you right now, you must have been the ones folding them. I¡¯ll even eat the blankets if it wasn¡¯t you!¡± ¡°You said it!¡± Ye Sanshi immediately shot back. He glanced at the other class monitors. ¡°Hey, hey, don¡¯t talk nonsense without evidence. Just because you can¡¯t do it doesn¡¯t mean I can¡¯t. I didn¡¯t fold these blankets. Don¡¯t be jealous just because my class excels at folding them!¡± ¡°Nonsense, Old Ye. Did we lose our minds after leaving Class Four? How could a bunch of new recruits fold their blankets like this? I¡¯m telling you, they were the ones who folded them. I¡¯ll eat these blankets!¡± ¡°You said it!¡± Ye Sanshi looked directly at the other class monitors. ¡°Count me in too!¡± ¡°Me too!¡± ¡°Alright, that¡¯s what you said.¡± Ye Sanshi became even more excited. He turned to Wu Jianfeng and said, ¡°Company Commander, did you hear what they said? If my squad can indeed fold the quilts like this, then the moving red flag should be awarded to me!¡± ¡°Of course. The condition of the blanket is a significant deduction. Based on what I¡¯ve seen so far, I believe the other classes will have similar deductions. If your class can fold the blankets like this, even without this bet, the moving red flag would still belong to you!¡± Kang Hua added. Wu Jianfeng nodded in agreement. ¡°Alright, Company Commander, Instructor, I¡¯ll bring someone back.¡± ¡°Very well, go ahead!¡± Actions speak louder than words. Since there was a dispute, they would settle it through practice. However, Ye Sanshi¡¯s current attitude made the other class monitors uneasy. Damn, could it really be the recruits who did it? If they did, what should they do about the blankets? Eat them? How could they possibly eat them? The class monitors looked at Ye Sanshi¡¯s calm demeanor and felt their hearts pounding with uncertainty.. Chapter 65 - Chapter 65: New Mission Chapter 65: New Mission Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°This blanket appears new, but it doesn¡¯t feel like cotton!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t tell me they¡¯ve changed the filling?¡± muttered the class monitor. As he spoke, he glanced at the instructor and Wu Jianfeng. ¡°You¡¯ll find out soon enough,¡± Wu Jianfeng said, walking directly toward Wang Ye¡¯s bed. Upon closer inspection of Class 5¡¯s dormitory, one could clearly see three distinct grades of blankets on the beds. The quilt on the left side of the door was folded the best, with neatly arranged filling. However, despite its appearance, it seemed to be an old quilt, most likely Ye Sanshi¡¯s bed. As for the remaining blankets, Wang Ye¡¯s stood out as the most beautiful. Although it was slightly inflated, the shape and edges of the filling were still well-defined. The other students¡¯ blankets were also decent, resembling blocks of tofu, but they were more inflated with rounded edges and corners. The inspection naturally focused on finding the best-folded blanket other than the class monitor¡¯s. Soon, Wu Jianfeng opened Wang Ye¡¯s blanket. The cotton filling was exposed. The pure white cotton was instantly recognizable. Was it truly new? ¡°How did you fold it like this?¡± the class leaders were dumbfounded. They honestly admitted to themselves that if they were the ones folding the blanket, they wouldn¡¯t have been confident in achieving such precision. After all, it was a new blanket. Was Ye Sanshi truly that skilled? The group of class leaders suddenly felt a bit flustered. They recalled Ye Sanshi¡¯s calm demeanor earlier. Could it be that the new recruit had folded it under his guidance? Did Ye Sanshi possess a better understanding and ability than everyone else when it came to folding blankets? No one knew, as being old squad leaders themselves, they all had a high level of expertise in folding quilts. Their blankets were all properly pressed. When folded normally, there wouldn¡¯t be much difference. ¡°Let¡¯s check the cores of the other blankets!¡± quickly spoke one of the class leaders. In fact, if there was enough time, he would have suggested washing the blankets along with their cores. He could¡¯ve checked if they still had the ability to fold them properly. But such a shameless thought could only remain in his mind. Of course, he couldn¡¯t wash them. To be on the safe side, he would check the blankets by opening them and shaking them a few times. Class 5¡¯s blankets had only been pressed for two days, so it was impossible for them to be completely compressed. If he did it, not only would they not be fluffy after washing, but they might even become more inflated. ¡­ ¡°Class monitor, why did you call us back?¡± Gu Yingnan couldn¡¯t help but ask as they walked towards the dormitory building, following Ye Sanshi. He hadn¡¯t reported anything, yet Ye Sanshi seemed to be in a good mood, with a smile on his face. Ye Sanshi turned around with a wide smile, not minding that Gu Yingnan hadn¡¯t reported. ¡°It¡¯s time to showcase your abilities.¡± Ye Sanshi stopped walking and addressed the students of Class 5, ¡°Line up!¡± Everyone promptly lined up. Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t waste time and went straight to the point. ¡°Just now, the company commander and the instructor conducted an internal affairs evaluation on us!¡± ¡°Did we pass the evaluation?¡± Gu Yingnan asked, looking surprised. ¡°No, but we were fast!¡± Ye Sanshi¡¯s smile didn¡¯t fade. He looked at everyone and decided not to keep them in suspense this time, revealing all the details of what had happened. Class 5¡¯s students had various reactions. ¡°Damn, they actually suspected us?¡± ¡°Class monitor, why are we still standing here? Let¡¯s go back and help you prove them wrong. Did someone really eat your blanket?¡± ¡°He even ate the blanket? Mine will be given to him later. I haven¡¯t showered in the past two days, so it has a slight smell!¡± ¡°Hehe, Old Liang, didn¡¯t you even wash your feet last night? If they eat your blanket, I¡¯m afraid it would be poisonous!¡± ¡°Haha!¡± Everyone in Class 5 laughed, including Ye Sanshi, who didn¡¯t hide the smile on his face. However, he quickly regained his composure. ¡°Alright, settle down now!¡± After shouting to quiet everyone, he continued, ¡°I must emphasize, don¡¯t mess up later.¡± ¡°Yes, I promise to fulfill the mission!¡± This time, without Wang Ye taking the lead, the recruits stood at attention and collectively shouted their commitment. It was time to prove themselves. Moreover, they were doing it in front of the company commander. More importantly, they could show up the class leaders from other classes. How satisfying would that be? ¡°Yes!¡± Ye Sanshi nodded with a smile and looked at Wang Ye. ¡°Vice Class Monitor Wang, keep an eye on them.¡± ¡°I may not be able to help, but you can. Put in more effort and bring out everyone¡¯s full potential.¡± ¡°Yes, 1 promise to fulfill the mission!¡± Wang Ye was also excited about the upcoming opportunity to shine. How could a vice class monitor be content with just being in the background? This was his chance! ¡°Mission Reminder: Prove yourself and demonstrate your abilities. You have been awarded the title of ¡®Internal Affairs Model¡¯ and one skill point.¡± The sudden mission notification in his mind briefly stunned him, but then he clenched his fists. Perfect timing! That little skill point was exactly what he needed. ¡°Alright, enough talk. Everyone must give it their all. This is your first battle since joining the army.¡± Ye Sanshi stopped smiling and looked at everyone seriously. ¡°Treat it like a battle that must be won, understood?¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Everyone stopped smiling and replied loudly. Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t need to use harsh words this time because he believed his recruits weren¡¯t fools and would understand what he meant. This was a battle. If they won, they would have better food and privileges. But if they lost? If they lost the battle, it could mean their lives. Soon, Class 5 set off again. Two to three minutes later, they arrived at the dormitory building and entered without a word. ¡°Report!¡± Ye Sanshi stood in front of Wang Ye and the others, while two squad leaders stood outside the dormitory door. Wu Jianfeng and the instructor were absent. Wang Ye and the others looked at the two squad leaders, and they, too, glanced back. Of course, no communication took place. ¡°Enter!¡± came Wu Jianfeng¡¯s voice from inside. ¡°Follow me!¡± Ye Sanshi whispered and walked into the dormitory first. Wang Ye and the others quickly followed suit. As they entered the dormitory, they were initially annoyed by what they saw. It looked as if a thief had ransacked their dormitory. What happened to the results of their efforts from the struggle that began at four o¡¯clock in the morning? Everything was in disarray on the beds. Even Ye Sanshi was dumbfounded. This was too much. Look at the mess on the blankets. In other dormitories, they could at least open and inspect them. But in their class, the blankets seemed like they were about to be rolled into balls. Shameless! ¡°Company Commander, did a tornado hit Class 5¡¯s blankets?¡± Ye Sanshi glared at Wu Jianfeng and Kang Hua. ¡°Uh¡­ Cough¡­¡± Wu Jianfeng felt a bit embarrassed. ¡°Well, 1 went to the restroom with the instructor, and when we returned, it was like this!¡± It was obviously a lie. The main reason was that he wanted to see the situation in Class 5. The more disorderly the blankets were, the better he could observe. He hadn¡¯t thought much about it earlier, but now, with Ye Sanshi and Class 5 looking at him that way, he felt awkward and embarrassed. Chapter 66 - Chapter 66: Isnt It Good to Be a Serious Recruit? Chapter 66: Isn¡¯t It Good to Be a Serious Recruit? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Deng Hai, slow down!¡± In the dormitory corridor, the students of Class Five were working on their blankets and stools on the floor. The other classes were busy with their exercise classes, so there was no need to worry about a crowded passage. All ten of them were in the corridor, which made it spacious and open. Wang Ye was pressing down on his blanket while occasionally glancing at the progress of the others. Deng Hai looked up at Wang Ye, his movements slowing down without saying a word. Wang Ye didn¡¯t mind. He knew that Deng Hai probably still held some grudges. To be honest, Wang Ye had his own grievances too. But they were dormitory mates, and that was a situation that couldn¡¯t be changed for the next three months. It was fine if they didn¡¯t interact normally, but in this situation, they had to cooperate. Wang Ye was rational. His mature mind allowed him to put aside these personal emotions. In the end, the bigger picture was more important. ¡°Is this Class Five¡¯s vice monitor really not enlisting for a second time?¡± ¡°Do you have experience folding blankets?¡± ¡°This is troublesome!¡± A few veteran squad leaders moved aside and stood at the entrance of the water room, observing the situation in the corridor. They communicated with each other in low voices, frowning as they did so. Even though the recruits were still under training, Wang Ye¡¯s prominent position in Class Five and his meticulous blanket-folding movements made them feel something was amiss. ¡°Could it be that a powerful veteran in the army taught him how to fold blankets during high school military training?¡± the fourth class monitor whispered. ¡°Sigh, this is so annoying!¡± Looking at Wang Ye, the veterans wished they could go over and silence him. They even imagined tying him up and throwing him into the toilet pit. A recruit should act like a recruit. Wasn¡¯t it enough to be a proper recruit? Why did he still act like one now? The veteran squad leaders were quite annoyed. It was the opposite for Ye Sanshi. He was delighted. Although the blanket folding wasn¡¯t finished yet and hadn¡¯t even started for some, he wasn¡¯t nervous at all. True gold fears no fire. It must be said that he was fortunate to have someone like Wang Ye among this batch of recruits. But now, luck or not, regardless of anything else, as long as they won, the spotlight would be on Class Five. Time passed by. Everyone was patient. Soldiers often had to stay motionless for hours during sentry duty. Even the company commander had to stand guard during festivals. Compared to that, they were currently free to stand and move around. The captain could even smoke by the dormitory window. Under these circumstances, a little time was nothing. After more than 40 minutes, Wang Ye was the first to finish folding his blanket. The others were progressing at a slower pace. Zhang Ping¡¯an, the slowest, had just finished compressing his blanket and started stacking it. However, those with keen eyes knew that the outcome was already decided. But no one interrupted them. ¡°Where did you learn to fold blankets?¡± a voice came from the side as soon as Wang Ye finished. It was the company commander¡¯s voice. He stood at the entrance of Class Five¡¯s dormitory. ¡°Sir, 1 watched some online tutorial videos before joining the army,¡± Wang Ye answered, already prepared with an excuse. As a reborn person with a mature mind, Wang Ye had already considered the consequences of standing out. So, he had prepared a series of responses. ¡°Online?¡± Kang Hua repeated the word, slightly confused. Of course, the army wasn¡¯t completely isolated from the world, and he was aware of the internet. He was puzzled, but it made sense that Wang Ye could learn this skill online. ¡°Yes, online!¡± Wang Ye nodded and continued, ¡°1 watched numerous videos on folding blankets and found other military information as well.¡± With a smile, Wang Ye rubbed his head and pretended to be naive. ¡°There¡¯s a saying that goes, ¡®Don¡¯t go into battle unprepared.¡¯ After enlisting, I paid a lot of attention to army-related information. I did some research on the internet.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Wu Jianfeng nodded, finally accepting the answer though it wasn¡¯t what he had expected. The reality was right in front of him. At this moment, Wang Ye¡¯s folded blanket surpassed what they had seen before. It had less swelling, the folds were neater, and the corners were clearer. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s continue inspecting the internal affairs of the other classes. While the moving red flag has been confirmed, the internal affairs evaluation still needs to be double-checked!¡± Wu Jianfeng said. As he spoke, he walked out of Class Five¡¯s dormitory. He wasn¡¯t going to keep observing. There was no need for that. If Wang Ye could fold his blanket this way, the other soldiers¡¯ performance would be similar, even if slightly slower. And even if there were slight differences, Wang Ye could help. The veteran squad leaders couldn¡¯t assist with folding blankets, as they were meant to test the recruits. However, as fellow recruits, Wang Ye, as the vice class monitor responsible for internal affairs in Class Five, was allowed to assist during inspections and evaluations, even if it wasn¡¯t explicitly stated. Therefore, the results were already determined. ¡°Hehe, Company Commander, this¡­ this¡­¡± Ye Sanshi grinned, his eyes fixed on Wu Jianfeng¡¯s hand. Wu Jianfeng had been holding the moving red flag the whole time. ¡°What are you afraid of? Could this belong to anyone else?¡± Wu Jianfeng rolled his eyes at Ye Sanshi, suddenly becoming serious. ¡°Fifth class monitor!¡± ¡°Present!¡± ¡°After evaluating the internal affairs results, Class Five is now awarded the moving red flag. I hope that Class Five will continue to work hard and maintain this honor.¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Ye Sanshi stood at attention and saluted, then received the moving red flag from Wu Jianfeng with both hands. With a wave of his hand, the moving red flag unfolded. At that moment, Ye Sanshi couldn¡¯t hide his smug expression as he looked toward the water room. But there was no one at the water room entrance. Or rather, no one dared to stand there. The class monitors had all hidden inside. They couldn¡¯t bear to see Ye Sanshi¡¯s triumphant face. Moreover, they were even more uncomfortable due to the previous bet. Losing the moving red flag made them feel uneasy. But the idea of someone eating the blanket was even more unbearable. How were they supposed to do that? So, they could only hide¡­ ¡°Company Commander, I believe that this internal affairs evaluation can be used to select internal affairs role models in advance,¡± Ye Sanshi said with a grin. His smile bloomed, and his gaze was fixed on Wu Jianfeng¡¯s hand. Wu Jianfeng held the moving red flag all along. ¡°What an insightful class monitor you are. Are you reading my mind? How did you know that 1 wanted to select an internal affairs role model?¡± In his heart, Wang Ye gave Ye Sanshi a thumbs up. Being an internal affairs role model was Wang Ye¡¯s aspiration. During their conversation, Wang Ye learned from Ye Sanshi that internal affairs role models were usually selected monthly or weekly during internal affairs evaluations. But generally, the first two weeks of the recruit company were exempted from the selection. This was because they had only recently joined the army, the recruits weren¡¯t expected to excel in internal affairs and couldn¡¯t serve as role models. Unexpectedly, Ye Sanshi surprised him. He took the initiative to recommend Wang Ye to the company commander. Chapter 67 - Chapter 67: Model of Internal Affairs? Chapter 67: Model of Internal Affairs? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Where did Class Five go?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know. It¡¯s been so long. Did they go somewhere else for additional training?¡± ¡°Nonsense! We recruits are mainly focusing on formation and military posture training now. There¡¯s no other training. Look at the other platoons.¡± On the training ground where Second Platoon was practicing, there were twenty recruits either lying down or sitting. Second Platoon, along with Class Four and Class Six. They had just endured the grueling first hour of military posture training. Finally, they were granted ten minutes of rest. Drinking water or going to the restroom wasn¡¯t their immediate concern. They relaxed on the spot, completely exhausted. After calming down, their conversation naturally turned to Class Five, who had been training alongside them in military posture but were called away not long ago. ¡°Maybe their class leader took them back to rest,¡± someone lying on the ground speculated. But immediately, another recruit weakly countered, ¡°Do you really think that¡¯s possible?¡± ¡°You¡¯re right. How could these veterans be so kind? Besides, Class Five¡¯s class leader doesn¡¯t seem like a nice person. He always wears a grim expression. I feel like just his photo at the door can ward off evil spirits!¡± ¡°Haha!¡± At that moment, the platoon leader left, and the recruits felt a bit relieved. However, even after laughing, the mystery of Class Five¡¯s whereabouts remained unsolved. Everyone had various theories, but none of them could have guessed that Class Five had been summoned back to fold their blankets while they were practicing military posture. ¡°Internal affairs model?¡± In the dormitory building, Wu Jianfeng looked at Deng Sanshi, then at Wang Ye, and finally turned his attention to Kang Hua. ¡°I believe so!¡± Kang Hua replied with a smile. He glanced at Wang Ye and said, ¡°Comrade Wang Ye¡¯s proactive approach to studying deserves recognition. Moreover, this neatly folded blanket could indeed serve as a model for other recruits.¡± After his remark, Wu Jianfeng looked down at Wang Ye¡¯s blanket. He paused for a moment before saying, ¡°It¡¯s a bit premature. The blanket is indeed well-folded, but it¡¯s not enough. A role model should set the standard for all recruits. This blanket is impressive for recruits at this stage, but we cannot lower the standards of a model soldier just because they are in training. If Wang Ye wants to be a role model, he needs to strive for even better performance.¡± With that, he looked at Wang Ye and continued, ¡°Wang Ye, I¡¯ll give you another week. Are you confident that you can fold the blanket even more meticulously, without any bulges, matching the standards of a true model?¡± ¡°Report, yes!¡± In truth, Wang Ye didn¡¯t have much confidence. The way the blanket was folded had already reached its limit. To improve, he could only continue pressing it down. It required painstaking effort and time. Regardless of the outcome, he couldn¡¯t lose his determination. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll keep the Internal Affairs Model award for you. I hope you can achieve it next week.¡± Wu Jianfeng smiled as he spoke. ¡°Of course, you have to work hard. Don¡¯t let others surpass you. If that happens, I won¡¯t be able to appoint you as the internal affairs model!¡± Wang Ye also smiled and stood at attention, saying loudly, ¡°Captain, don¡¯t worry. I will definitely earn the role of internal affairs model.¡± Wang Ye didn¡¯t claim he would win next week. The blanket was quite stubborn. He wasn¡¯t confident that he could completely tame it within a week. However, if even he couldn¡¯t do it within a week, others wouldn¡¯t be able to either. If they all started from the same point, Wang Ye had absolute confidence that no one could surpass him. After all, mastering the art of folding a blanket to its utmost perfection was not mere showmanship. ¡°Very well, then I¡¯ll be waiting to commend you.¡± Recruits weren¡¯t officially awarded for being internal affairs models, and it wouldn¡¯t be recorded in their files. In fact, the recruit company was the one determining it internally. However, just because it wasn¡¯t officially recorded didn¡¯t mean they couldn¡¯t be given certificates. The cost of making them was minimal. As an incentive, it was necessary to provide such recognition. ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye stood at attention and saluted. Soon, the captain left with his men. Only Class Five and Ye Sanshi remained. ¡°Alright, forget about folding the blankets for now. Bring them in.¡± Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t accompany them to inspect the cleanliness of other classes. They had already obtained the moving red flag in advance. All that was left was to go through the procedures or, more accurately, catch any recruits from other squads who were hiding forbidden items. But he wasn¡¯t in the mood for that. First, he hung up the moving red flag. It was placed on the wall to the right of the dormitory entrance. There was a symbolic significance to it. Previously, the spot was empty. Now, Ye Sanshi hung the moving red flag there. When he turned around, he saw that everyone from Class Five had gathered around him. Some of them hadn¡¯t even set down their blankets. This time, Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t scold them for being undisciplined. He simply smiled and said, ¡°Alright, there¡¯s plenty of time to discuss that. For now, make sure your blankets are properly folded.¡± Once everyone had put down their blankets, Ye Sanshi addressed them again, ¡°You all did well this time. I, Ye Sanshi, keep my word. Starting tomorrow, you can wake up at five. Additionally, you will have an hour-long lunch break today. As for the Coke, I will arrange it later. We¡¯ll enjoy it at noon.¡± ¡°Report.¡± Qin Li spoke up with a smile. ¡°What is it?¡± Ye Sanshi looked at him. ¡°Class monitor, can I have an hour-long nap in the afternoon from now on?¡± Ye Sanshi rolled his eyes. ¡°Dream on. I¡¯m giving you an hour today because of the moving red flag. Do you expect to have an hour-long nap every day?¡± ¡°Do you want to sleep through the entire afternoon every day?!¡± Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t hold back. Although there used to be an afternoon nap, it was more of a verbal agreement within the recruit company. Under normal circumstances, it was unlikely to happen. After all, three months was a short period, and the recruits had a lot to learn. How could they afford to waste time? Qin Li smiled awkwardly. ¡°Alright, don¡¯t waste time thinking about such things. Now, you have two minutes to fold your blankets. After that, we¡¯ll continue with training.¡± The internal affairs evaluation had already ended, but the morning wasn¡¯t over yet. Of course, at this point, there was no need to send Class Five back to train with Second Platoon. After the internal affairs evaluation, the class monitors had to return to their own classes. Recruit training had just begun, and with so many people, a squad leader couldn¡¯t keep an eye on everyone. They had to train in class units. When the time was right, they would gather for formation training. For the rest of the morning, Wang Ye¡¯s military posture earned him two experience points. Besides the military stance, he gained five experience points for movement skills. Of the three main steps, only step and step were successfully converted into skills. The experience points weren¡¯t applicable. The system required a certain number of steps to gain experience, but Ye Sanshi instructed everyone to focus on raising their feet to stabilize their posture. They would stop after taking four or five steps at most. Therefore, there were no experience points. However, as the training session concluded, Ye Sanshi finally did something that pleased Wang Ye. Chapter 68 - Chapter 68: The Pleasure of Cola Chapter 68: The Pleasure of Cola Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°March together¡­¡± As they made their way to the cafeteria, Deng Hai was already there fulfilling his duty, leaving the remaining nine recruits to walk in unison. For the other recruits, this was a feeling of helplessness, pain, and resentment. Why did they have to continue practicing after being so hungry? Their stomachs were growling. Was it really necessary? However, for Wang Ye, this was a moment of enjoyment. Finally, he could earn experience points. ¡°One, two, left¡­¡± As they walked, Wang Ye paid close attention to the changes in his system attributes. Sure enough, after 50 steps, the experience points for each step increased by one. ¡°Hmm?¡± *Gulp* Outside the cafeteria, the classes gathered, and the song ¡°Unity is Strength¡± came to an end. Everyone was allowed to enter the canteen. Almost everyone¡¯s eyes widened upon seeing the two large bottles of Coke on the table. Some even salivated at the sight. They wanted to drink it. After all, many of them hadn¡¯t had a single drop of water all morning! Now, they saw the two bottles of Coke on Deng Hai¡¯s table. How could they resist the temptation? However, almost immediately, a shout rang out behind them. ¡°What are you looking at? Do you want to go to Class Five and watch them drink it?¡± ¡°You still have the audacity to look? The moving red flag is gone. What¡¯s the use of staring? Let me tell you, this is the difference. They get to drink Coke while you are only worthy of watching them do so!¡± Inside the cafeteria, the scolding from some class monitors rang out loudly. The restless recruits quickly lowered their heads and dared not look anymore. By now, it was no secret that Class Five had obtained the moving red flag. Class Five had returned to the training ground that day. But it was just regular training. In comparison, the other classes didn¡¯t have a pleasant morning. When the class leaders returned, none of them had a good expression on their faces. Especially the class monitors whose classes had points deducted. Their faces were as dark as the bottom of a pot. Although they didn¡¯t go overboard during training and excessively punish the recruits, they were still strict. For instance, the third-class monitor only pointed out that someone in their class had hidden cigarettes without making them face severe consequences. Training time continued. However, during the training, the squad leaders became irritable. In the next two hours, they barely had a moment to catch their breath. Wang Ye noticed that some of the classes were struggling to maintain their military posture, with some recruits collapsing and being carried to the shade of a tree. ¡°Alright, what are you waiting for? Go and sit down.¡± Ye Sanshi greeted them with a smile. His smile and attitude were in stark contrast to the other class monitors. Naturally, the recruits from Class Five followed suit happily. It felt refreshing. Observing the expressions of recruits from the other squads and listening to their class leaders scolding, the recruits from Class Five walked with their heads held high and their backs straight. For the first time, everyone in Class Five felt so proud of obtaining the floating red flag. ¡°Alright, go ahead and sit down to eat. It¡¯s mealtime now. If there¡¯s anything, we can discuss it after dinner.¡± At that moment, Wu Jianfeng, who was already seated, spoke. There was no need for further explanation. The two bottles of Coke on the table of Class Five were more convincing than any grand speech. Yes, Ye Sanshi hadn¡¯t actually bought the Coke. In other words, it was a reward for obtaining the first red flag. The recruits had just entered the camp, and their collective sense of honor wasn¡¯t yet strong. Thus, they had to find a way to stimulate and strengthen it. The class that received the first moving red flag would be rewarded with two bottles of Coke, as decided by the company commander. Ye Sanshi shamelessly claimed that he bought the reward himself. However, Wang Ye had noticed that Ye Sanshi hadn¡¯t even left the group or purchased any Coke after obtaining the moving red flag. But he chose not to say anything. As long as there was something to drink, it wasn¡¯t worth dwelling on. ¡°Tssss!¡± The cap of the Coke bottle was opened, and the sound of fizzing soda attracted the furtive gazes of recruits from nearby classes. However, there was no point in looking. There were only two bottles, and Class Five had eleven members. Plus, Ye Sanshi had poured a cup for the company commander and the instructor. There was no room for others. Lunchtime was particularly enjoyable for the members of Class Five. They had never realized that unchilled cola could taste so good. In contrast, the other classes had to be extra cautious with their chopsticks because, not far away, a recruit from Class Three dared to pick up a piece of meat with his chopsticks and was scolded by their class leader. If they hadn¡¯t obtained the moving red flag, even their breathing might be considered improper by their class monitor now. ¡°March in goose-step¡­ Let¡¯s go¡­¡± After leaving the cafeteria, Ye Sanshi switched his style once again. When they arrived, they used a regular step, but on their return, they used a goose step. ¡°Left foot first, left foot first. Zhang Ping¡¯an, have you gone mad after eating?¡± The first step was followed by curses. Once the training began, Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t show any mercy to Class Five just because they had the moving red flag. He didn¡¯t lower his expectations. In fact, it was the same as when they first arrived. But they were in a rush to gather, so even if their steps weren¡¯t synchronized and their posture wasn¡¯t perfect, he merely scolded and reminded them without making them stop. However, things were different now. There was no time pressure to regroup. Thus, Ye Sanshi immediately scolded them whenever there was an issue and made them start over on the spot. It was frustrating for Wang Ye. He didn¡¯t mind training during non-class time because it allowed him to gain experience and improve himself. But this kind of pointless effort was infuriating. However, his frustration couldn¡¯t change anything. In the end, what should have been a three to four-minute walk from the cafeteria to the dormitory took half an hour. The soles of their feet, especially their heels, were sore and numb. Fortunately, Wang Ye still managed to earn three experience points. At noon, Ye Sanshi kept his promise, and Wang Ye and the others got some rest. But it lasted less than an hour because they had wasted so much time marching in goose step. As Ye Sanshi put it, it wasn¡¯t that he didn¡¯t want to give them an afternoon nap, but rather that they didn¡¯t live up to his expectations. There were only so many hours in the afternoon, and they couldn¡¯t blame him for not wanting to waste them. Everyone gritted their teeth, but there was nothing they could do. In the afternoon, they continued practicing formation. Not just that afternoon, but for the next few days leading up to Saturday, their daily training focused solely on military posture, omitting interweaving techniques and the three major steps. Even the morning exercise was reduced to a three-kilometer run. They dedicated all their available time to this practice. The only time they had an opportunity to engage in other activities was during the break in the afternoon, where they went on the parallel bars and such. Chapter 69 - Chapter 69: Random Inspection Regulations Chapter 69: Random Inspection Regulations Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Saturday afternoon, 5 PM. ¡°Move faster, faster¡­ It¡¯s been many days, yet you¡¯re still so slow. You¡¯ve been eating and practicing for so long. Are you all good-for-nothings? Let me tell you, if you don¡¯t finish the run in fifteen minutes today, you¡¯ll have a hard time in the future.¡± On the side of the training ground, the second platoon leader on duty was shouting through a loudspeaker. Today was the recruits¡¯ first three-kilometer fitness test since joining the army. It was no longer like the morning exercises or drills where everyone had to support each other. This test was about individual speed, unity, and never giving up. The company commander and the squad leaders had emphasized running as fast as possible. Thus, on the track, the classes were no longer running together. Recruits from different squads were mixed up, resulting in a chaotic run. Wang Ye was currently in the top 20. Though not in the first group, some of the athletic recruits were exceptionally fast. Even Wanbao Jiang from Class Five was half a lap ahead of Wang Ye. The difference in their foundations was evident. The recruits ahead of Wang Ye were either sports students or had attended sports schools or martial arts schools, or they had been practicing martial arts since a young age. Their previous training had not been in vain. Ordinary people couldn¡¯t catch up with them in just a few days. Nevertheless, Wang Ye was satisfied with his position around the twentieth place. It wasn¡¯t an exaggeration to say that if Wang Ye hadn¡¯t been reborn and the original occupant had joined the military camp, he would have been at the bottom, if lucky enough, to finish the three kilometers in twenty minutes. After his rebirth, Wang Ye had systematically trained his body outside the army. However, a month was not enough time for a drastic improvement in his physical fitness. Previously, it would have taken him around fifteen to sixteen minutes to complete the run, which was the result of more than a month of training prior to joining the army, coupled with his young age and rest before joining. But that was in the past. ¡°Fourteen minutes and twelve seconds.¡± When Wang Ye crossed the finish line, a class monitor beside him shouted his time. ¡°Hu!¡± Wang Ye panted as he walked slowly to the side, stretching his leg muscles after the long-distance run. At the same time, a list of his personal attributes appeared in his mind. [Strength: 0.95] [Speed:1] [Stamina: 1.15] [Vision: 0.9] [Memory: 1.5] [Reaction: 1.3] [Storage Space: 1 cubic meter] [Skills: Military Blanket Folding Lv3 (max level), Light 3km Cross-country Lv2 (10/20), Push-ups Lv2 (5/20), Half-Turn Lv3 (max level), Military Postures Lv3 (18/40), 400m Lvi (4/10), loom Sprint Lvi (2/10), Pull-ups Lvi (6/10), Rules and Regulations Lv3 (max level), Forward Steps Lv2 (4/20), Equal Steps Lv2 (10/20), Frog Jump Lvi (3/10)] [Skill Points: 2] The skill list was no longer a series of levels. These were the results of Wang Ye¡¯s week. After leveling up the push-ups, his strength and stamina had increased by 0.05 points each. After reaching the max level for the half-turn, he gained an additional 0.2 points in reaction. Each level of military posture added 0.05 points to his stamina. Notably, Wang Ye had used up his skill points. After reaching level 2 on his own, he directly maxed out the skill points to level 3, providing an additional 0.2 points in memory. Finally, there were the goose step and synchronized step. These two skills were the least impactful. Leveling them up didn¡¯t change his basic attributes at all. However, they made his leg movements more stable, like a warm current flowing through them. ¡°Hurry up, there¡¯s only half a minute left. Let me tell you, fifteen minutes is already very lenient. You new recruits need 14 minutes and 30 seconds to pass the three-kilometer assessment. Given 15 minutes is already a concession for your recent enlistment. But if you can¡¯t even manage that, then you¡¯re trash, absolute trash¡­¡± ¡°Hurry up¡­ You soldiers, lift your legs and run. It¡¯s almost time!¡± On the side, the platoon leader on duty continued shouting through the loudspeaker. Wang Ye glanced over, contemplating whether the class monitor had a dry mouth after shouting for over ten minutes. Of course, he refrained from asking. He didn¡¯t want the class monitor to throw the loudspeaker at him. Soon, fifteen minutes passed. At least twenty people hadn¡¯t reached the fifteen-minute mark. Among them were two from Class Five. Qin Li, on the upper bunk, and Song Yuejin, on the opposite upper bunk. ¡°Look at the two of you. One of you took sixteen minutes, and the other seventeen minutes. No pressure, right? Shameful. Starting today, the two of you will undergo special training. Before the main class, you¡¯ll have to practice an additional three kilometers every morning and afternoon.¡± Ye Sanshi brought them back to the Class Five gathering spot. With a stern face, he reprimanded them. The two recruits, who had just finished running three kilometers and were still trembling, could barely stand. In the end, they could only remain silent, their mouths full of bitterness. Two or three days ago, they could have used muscle soreness as an excuse for running slowly. However, now that everyone had recovered, they couldn¡¯t blame muscle pain anymore. Their muscles no longer hurt, yet they were still running at a slow pace. What more could they say? They had nothing to say. Next, the recruits were tested on push-ups and pull-ups. Wang Ye¡¯s results were decent. Fourteen pull-ups. Seventy-two push-ups in two minutes. In Class Five, only Wan Baojiang surpassed Wang Ye in both exercises. Among the recruits, only Liang Fan, who specialized in sports, managed two more pull-ups than Wang Ye and two fewer push-ups. Of course, the push-up count was limited to two minutes, and two minutes wasn¡¯t his limit. ¡°It¡¯s been a week. Tomorrow is the weekend. Logically, there should be a break, but as I¡¯ve said before, whether you can rest or not depends on yourselves.¡± Thirty minutes after the evening news, they returned to the dormitory. Ye Sanshi¡¯s words created tension in the air. Random inspection of regulations. That was what Ye Sanshi had mentioned on Monday night. It wasn¡¯t that there were no weekends in the army. It¡¯s just that recruits only had one day off per week, and even that was subject to conditions. As for Class Five, Ye Sanshi had set the condition of a random inspection of regulations. Those who passed would get a half-day break, while those who failed would have to do extra work in the classroom. ¡°Wang Ye, as the vice class monitor, you go first. Once you¡¯re done, I¡¯ll let you take over and scold them!¡± This week, Wang Ye had been diligent, so Ye Sanshi was happy to further enhance Wang Ye¡¯s authority. ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye replied. He had already reached the maximum level in regulations. He wouldn¡¯t be afraid of a random inspection of the entire book, let alone Ye Sanshi¡¯s attempt to find a hundred impossible regulations. ¡°Yes.¡± Ye Sanshi nodded and casually said, ¡°Explain the duties of a soldier!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye hesitated for a moment. In reality, he was just pretending. Although he couldn¡¯t recite them perfectly backward, the relevant content appeared in his mind as soon as Ye Sanshi mentioned it. He hesitated because he didn¡¯t want to make it too obvious. After all, passing in just a week was already commendable. There was no need to showcase an extraordinary performance. ¡°Nineteen, the basic duties of a recruit. There are eight points in total. First, study Marxism-Leninism- Second, obey orders, be brave and tenacious, not afraid of sacrifice, and fulfill missions resolutely. Third,¡­.¡± Chapter 70 - Chapter 70: Deng Hais Change Chapter 70: Deng Hai¡¯s Change Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Wang Ye was randomly checked on three of them. As expected, he recited all three without any mistakes, eliciting a smile on Ye Sanshi¡¯s dark face as he looked at the others. ¡°See, all of you should learn from vice class monitor Wang,¡± he remarked. The recruits stood at attention and agreed, expressing their verbal agreement even if their thoughts differed. ¡°Well, Wang Ye, I¡¯ll leave the rest to you. I¡¯ll rest for a while,¡± Ye Sanshi stated, pulling out a small stool and sitting down. ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Although surprised by Ye Sanshi¡¯s decision, Wang Ye calmly accepted the responsibility. Addressing the group, Wang Ye said, ¡°Whoever comes first can take the initiative to report.¡± He didn¡¯t mention specific names, aware that Zhang Ping¡¯an was usually the first to be called by Ye Sanshi. However, after spending so many days together, Wang Ye knew that Zhang Ping¡¯an was a bit slow, despite his effort to memorize the rules and regulations. Silence enveloped the dormitory after Wang Ye¡¯s statement. Not everyone could think of caring for others at this moment. They lacked the confidence to worry about others, resembling clay bodhisattvas crossing a river. Wang Ye turned his head, noticing Qin Li¡¯s pleading expression. Reluctantly, he said, ¡°Qin Li, you go first.¡± There was no other choice. He didn¡¯t want to point directly at Zhang Ping¡¯an, and it was an opportunity to get to know Qin Li since he was the closest to Wang Ye. Qin Li¡¯s face fell immediately as he looked at Wang Ye helplessly. ¡°Cough, Comrade Qin Li, please answer the question. What was the 89th rule of the Internal Affairs Rules?¡± ¡°Eight¡­ Eighty-nine¡­¡± Qin Li stammered, leaving Wang Ye feeling helpless. He had tried to choose simple questions, but it seemed futile. ¡°Eight your head! How many days has it been? You¡¯re good for nothing, vice class monitor, make him work overtime tomorrow!¡± Ye Sanshi¡¯s stern face sentenced Qin Li to additional work. Resentful eyes locked onto Wang Ye as Qin Li expressed his frustration. Wang Ye, equally helpless, avoided his gaze and looked across the room. Deng Hai, neither subservient nor arrogant, met his gaze directly. ¡°Deng Hai, you do it!¡± Wang Ye instructed. ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Deng Hai replied his temperament had changed drastically since drinking the tobacco tea. He spoke less and became more serious. Ensuring he didn¡¯t raise the difficulty, Wang Ye continued, ¡°Since Qin Li didn¡¯t answer, recite the eighty-ninth internal affairs regulation.¡± ¡°Yes, there are 89 internal regulations. Soldiers are prohibited from gambling, fighting, or participating in superstitious activities,¡± Deng Hai responded. ¡°Correct. Sixty-seventh rule.¡± This time, Deng Hai hesitated, needing time to think. However, it didn¡¯t take long for him to answer, ¡°According to the sixty-seventh article of the Internal Affairs Regulations, soldiers should wear training uniforms when fighting, preparing for war, training, on duty, and carrying out non-war military missions. The determination of other times and occasions requiring uniform training is made by units above the brigade (regiment) level.¡± ¡°Correct. Next one,¡± Wang Ye declared, maintaining the pattern of giving three questions just like Ye Sanshi had done. Deng Hai had indeed changed. He had ruthlessly memorized the 100 internal affairs regulations that had been removed. The third question didn¡¯t stump him, but it stumped the others. Among the remaining nine recruits, Wang Ye and Deng Hai were the only ones who answered all three correctly. Qin Li faltered on the first one, while others stumbled on the second or third. Ye Sanshi couldn¡¯t hide his disappointment. ¡°Look at your attitude. It¡¯s been so many days, and we¡¯re all human. The vice class monitor and Deng Hai can memorize them, but what about you?¡± he scolded with a stern expression. ¡°Tomorrow, except for Wang Ye and Deng Hai, the rest of the class will work overtime during their free time,¡± he added, focusing on Deng Hai again. Ye Sanshi¡¯s tone softened as he continued, ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter if you make a mistake. You¡¯re still a good comrade if you acknowledge and learn from it. I know you must feel resentment, but if you can become outstanding because of that resentment, then continue to hate.¡± ¡°Reporting to the class monitor, I didn¡¯t!¡± Deng Hai declared loudly. ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter whether you have it or not. What¡¯s important is to remember why you joined the army. In any case, you can¡¯t do it for me or for Wang Ye. You can hate us, but first remember not to be blinded by that hatred,¡± Ye Sanshi explained. ¡°Reporting to the class monitor, I know very well why I joined the army!¡± Deng Hai responded. ¡°Dong dong!¡± Suddenly, a knock on the door interrupted their conversation. Everyone¡¯s attention shifted to the door. ¡°Enter!¡± Ye Sanshi instructed, glancing back and saluting the instructor who entered the room. Greeting the instructor, everyone in the dormitory stood at attention. The instructor smiled and returned the greeting, saying, ¡°Squad Leader Ye, you should give everyone some time to catch their breath. The new recruits have just arrived, so we can¡¯t be too hasty.¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Ye Sanshi replied. Turning to Wang Ye, the instructor said, ¡°Wang Ye, come out for a moment!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye responded, surprised by the unexpected request but not slow in his reaction. ¡°I¡¯ll go then, class monitor,¡± Wang Ye informed Ye Sanshi before following the instructor outside, wearing his hat. ¡°Let¡¯s go upstairs and talk,¡± the instructor suggested. ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye agreed, his curiosity piqued. The recruit dormitory had five floors, with the rooftop being the fifth. It was Wang Ye¡¯s first time ascending to this highest level. As they walked along the corridor, the southern wind blew against Wang Ye¡¯s face, slightly chilly but not uncomfortably cold. ¡°Sit down. The roof is clean, and the moon is out tonight. Let¡¯s sit and enjoy the stars and the moon,¡± the instructor said casually, finding a spot to sit on the rooftop. His words carried a friendly tone akin to that of a next-door neighbor. Wang Ye felt a little speechless but cautiously took a seat, unsure of what the instructor had in mind. Late at night, and here I am, looking at the moon and stars with an instructor? Wang Ye pondered. I¡¯m a man! A true man of iron and blood doesn¡¯t engage in such activities. Though army life may be tough, after two years in the military, even looking at sows made them seem attractive. Observing the instructor, Wang Ye became more cautious. Could this guy be one of those individuals not interested in the opposite sex, looking to exploit his position due to his handsomeness? It wasn¡¯t entirely unwarranted for Wang Ye to think that way. Having spent many years in the workplace in his previous life and with the internet¡¯s development, he had come across people who preferred same-sex relationships rather than heterosexual ones.. Chapter 71 - Chapter 71: Heart-to-heart Talk, Unexpected Weekend Chapter 71: Heart-to-heart Talk, Unexpected Weekend Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°What¡¯s with that look?¡± Kang Hua noticed Wang Ye¡¯s caution and looked at him with confusion, prompting Wang Ye to reflect on his own thoughts. If Kang Hua knew what Wang Ye was thinking at that moment, he might have been taken aback. Wang Ye had chosen this location for their conversation because the weather was pleasant tonight. ¡°No, I¡¯m just a bit confused. Why did you call for me, instructor?¡± Wang Ye replied, sitting down but not as casually as Kang Hua. He leaned back, supported himself with one hand, and gazed up at the starry sky. Deliberately keeping a distance of at least a meter from Kang Hua, Wang Ye sat cross-legged with a straight posture. He was prepared. If Kang Hua had any inappropriate intentions due to his attractive appearance, Wang Ye would not hesitate to defend himself, even if Kang Hua was an instructor. Unaware of Wang Ye¡¯s thoughts, Kang Hua continued to smile and said, ¡°To be honest, I didn¡¯t have high expectations of you before. Do you understand?¡± Wang Ye and Kang Hua had met prior to their time in the recruit company. Kang Hua had visited Wang Ye¡¯s hometown as a cadre to receive soldiers. Although he hadn¡¯t visited Wang Ye¡¯s house, Squad Leader Li would have reported Wang Ye¡¯s family situation to Kang Hua upon returning. In other words, Kang Hua was aware of Wang Ye¡¯s family background. Additionally, there was a process of visiting the neighbors. Even if the neighbors hadn¡¯t spoken ill of Wang Ye, a few words would have left a simple impression on Kang Hua. ¡°It¡¯s not important, is it?¡± Wang Ye replied with a smile, neither confirming nor denying his understanding. He believed that discussing this matter was pointless. The Wang Ye of the past was long gone. ¡°Haha! Seeing is believing,¡± Kang Hua said seriously while looking at Wang Ye. ¡°During this time, you have truly impressed me.¡± Wang Ye smiled but remained silent, allowing Kang Hua to continue. ¡°After all, you, me, and everyone else, we all change over time,¡± Kang Hua said. ¡°Comrade Wang Ye, can you share your future plans with me?¡± Wang Ye was momentarily stunned by the question. Future plans? ¡°Don¡¯t be nervous. There¡¯s no instructor here now, and you¡¯re no longer just a recruit,¡± Kang Hua reassured him. ¡°Even if you tell me that you plan to be a soldier for two years and then return to your life as a privileged second-generation heir, I would simply congratulate you.¡± At that moment, Kang Hua even joked, ¡°I don¡¯t have that kind of life. Some people are born to drive Mercedes-Benz and BMWs, while others are destined to be laborers. If I had your circumstances, I would definitely go back to being a privileged second-generation heir after two years!¡± Wang Ye looked at Kang Hua, momentarily speechless. He couldn¡¯t discern whether Kang Hua was sincere or fishing for something. You¡¯re an instructor, and you¡¯re saying this to me? You even gave a lecture on how to be a good soldier on Wednesday, and now you¡¯re making it sound like I¡¯m wasting my reincarnation skills if I don¡¯t return to being a privileged second-generation heir¡­ After a moment of hesitation, Wang Ye spoke up. ¡°Actually, it was a coincidence that I came to the military camp this time, but I genuinely enjoy being here. I want to stand on the border of my motherland and look back at the lights of thousands of families. I also want to fight on the battlefield and make a name for myself.¡± Wang Ye smiled and spoke in a relaxed tone. ¡°You can think of me as a privileged second-generation heir with nothing better to do. I¡¯m tired of living a peaceful life without any excitement in the future. That¡¯s why I wanted to change my lifestyle and experience the hardships here. One could also say that I have a sense of nobility and a desire to protect my country. I want to join the military and serve my nation. In short, my current plan for the future is to continue serving. Of course, specific circumstances may change over time, but for now, I have the passion to be a dedicated soldier.¡± The smile faded from Kang Hua¡¯s face as he stared at Wang Ye for more than ten seconds before breaking into applause. ¡°Bravo! I hope you can keep that dedication,¡± he commended. ¡°You¡¯re in the army now,¡± Kang Hua continued. ¡°Does it differ from what you imagined? Has it affected your original intentions?¡± Wang Ye smiled and replied, ¡°Fortunately, I had already gained some understanding from online sources, so I was mentally prepared.¡± ¡°Good, good. Very well, you see, for all of us, it¡¯s crucial to understand this early on. It prevents soldiers from becoming disillusioned when their fantasies clash with the reality of military life,¡± Kang Hua commented. Amidst their conversation on the rooftop, Wang Ye learned that this heart-to-heart talk wasn¡¯t exclusive to him. Kang Hua had been conducting these conversations since Tuesday night, speaking to a squad of soldiers each night. Due to the tight schedules of the new recruits, there wasn¡¯t much time or opportunity for communication between the different classes. That¡¯s why Wang Ye initially thought Kang Hua had returned to the dormitory from his own break. Back in the dormitory, Ye Sanshi was aware of the heart-to-heart talk and remained calm. When Wang Ye mentioned that Kang Hua had called for Zhang Ping¡¯an, Ye Sanshi gave his approval. ¡°Okay, go!¡± Ye Sanshi¡¯s calmness contrasted with Zhang Ping¡¯an¡¯s nervousness as they left the dormitory. Zhang Ping¡¯an whispered anxiously to Wang Ye, ¡°Vice class monitor, what did the instructor want with us?¡± ¡°It¡¯s a good thing. The instructor wants you to admire the moon,¡± Wang Ye teased with a smile. ¡°Ah?¡± That night, all the recruits in Class Five were called for a heart-to-heart conversation. Such conversations, conducted by instructors, often yielded positive results. For a group of 18-year-olds with limited life experience, the instructor¡¯s heartfelt talk and encouragement would likely be more effective than the Wednesday afternoon political ideology class. On the 13th, Ye Sanshi found his conscience and allowed everyone to sleep until 6 a.m., exceeding the previous day¡¯s 5 a.m. wake-up time. Ye Sanshi looked satisfied as he witnessed the confused expressions of the recruits upon being awakened by the reveille for the first time. However, he quickly composed himself and sternly scolded them to fold their blankets. Chapter 72 - Chapter 72: The First Shower Since Enlisting Chapter 72: The First Shower Since Enlisting Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In the dormitory of Class Five, everyone was surprised at this moment. To their amazement, today they got to sleep until the reveille call sounded. Both recruits from the upper and lower bunks, who were awakened by the reveille, looked at each other in astonishment. Some even poked their heads out, rubbing their eyes to catch a glimpse of Ye Sanshi, dressed and sitting on the lower bunk. ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Why is no one moving? Is it because I¡¯ve been too lenient with you today? If you¡¯re not satisfied, I can make up for it by giving you an extra hour of sleep tomorrow!¡± ¡°No!¡± ¡°Class monitor, we¡¯re up!¡± The dormitory was immediately filled with creaking bunk beds as the recruits hurriedly threw off their blankets and got out of bed. Ye Sanshi chuckled and said, ¡°Look at you all. Alright, today¡¯s morning exercise won¡¯t involve physical training.¡± This time, silence filled the room, but they dressed much quicker. It was fortunate that they didn¡¯t have to endure physical training. Wang Ye might have been the only one regretting the missed opportunity to gain more experience this morning. However, it was fine. Striking a balance between work and rest was crucial. After all, he wasn¡¯t a robot and needed adequate rest. While folding the blankets, Ye Sanshi addressed everyone. During the weekends, the army usually allowed half an hour of rest. They wouldn¡¯t engage in physical fitness training in the morning, only simple commands and the like. Ye Sanshi was in a good mood because Class Five had secured the moving red flag. That¡¯s why he decided to let everyone sleep until six o¡¯clock today. In reality, the other classes were still being awakened at five or even four o¡¯clock. They had no choice. After losing the moving red flag, they naturally had to put in extra effort to strengthen themselves and try to recapture it the next week. ¡°Shh, shh. Gather downstairs in five minutes for a shower.¡± After breakfast, Class 5 returned to the dormitory and continued folding the blankets for over an hour. Suddenly, a whistle sounded from downstairs, followed by the eagerly anticipated shout. Time for a shower. It had been ten days since they arrived at the training camp. This was the first opportunity for a proper bath. Although they were instructed to wipe themselves with cold water in the bathroom, the high-intensity trainings coupled with the lack of time made many people prefer to sleep immediately after their training. After ten days, only those with strong willpower or those who couldn¡¯t bear the smell of their own bodies would brave the cold water and wash themselves. Even so, the odor emanating from their clothes was hard to describe in words. That¡¯s why the class monitor had advised against changing clothes as there was no time to wash them. They only had two sets of training clothes and had to alternate between them. If it rained during the weekend shower time, they would have to wear their wet clothes and run on the track to dry them. Therefore, they had no choice but to endure it. ¡°Ten days! I can finally take a hot shower!¡± ¡°I forgot to bring a towel. It¡¯s so annoying. Why didn¡¯t I bring a steel wire ball? I haven¡¯t washed myself for the past ten days.¡± A commotion broke out in the dormitory. ¡°What are you all doing? Didn¡¯t you hear the gathering call? Hurry up and put the blankets back on your beds. You have three minutes to grab your clothes and soap. Pack them in the small yellow basin and get ready to go downstairs.¡± Ye Sanshi had been absent for nearly an hour, and the members of Class Five had no idea what he was doing. However, he returned a few minutes before the whistle was blown. With a stern expression, he scolded them to silence the commotion in the dormitory. For a moment, no one dared to speak. They quickly laid down their blankets and retrieved a small yellow basin, soap, and a change of clothes. ¡°Remember, we only have ten minutes to use the bathroom. Within that time, you must wash up and smell like soap. If I can¡¯t smell it, anyone who fails will do a hundred push-ups on the spot and then run five kilometers.¡± Wang Ye noticed that Song Yuejin¡¯s mouth twitched slightly at the corners. This guy took seventeen minutes to run three kilometers, and now he was being asked to run five kilometers. Fortunately, Ye Sanshi ignored him and continued, ¡°Now, double-check your belongings. Did you bring all the soap and clothes? Don¡¯t tell me you forgot to bring clothes when we get to the bathroom.¡± After everyone double-checked, Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t say anything further. He took his small yellow basin and led the way downstairs. The entire company gathered, including the instructor and company commander. ¡°Have you all been eagerly waiting for this day?¡± The company commander stood in front of them, wearing a smile. He, too, held a small yellow basin. ¡°Alright, I understand that you¡¯re all excited. I won¡¯t waste your time. Turn left¡­¡± The entire company of recruits followed Wu Jianfeng¡¯s orders, each carrying a small yellow basin, and arrived at a wooden bungalow. ¡°Here we are. The facilities inside are limited, so let¡¯s enter.¡± As Wu Jianfeng spoke, a platoon leader stepped forward. ¡°First row, follow me.¡± Wang Ye and the others gazed at the opened wooden door. They could only catch a glimpse of what appeared to be a changing room inside. It was spacious, with some benches, but they couldn¡¯t see anything else. Once the row of recruits entered, the door closed behind them. Opening and closing the door, those waiting outside could still hear the platoon leader¡¯s booming voice. ¡°What are you waiting for? Are you planning to wash up or not? If you¡¯re not, get out and run five kilometers!¡± ¡°What¡¯s taking so long? It¡¯s only ten minutes. I¡¯m giving you thirty seconds. After that, anyone still wearing clothes, get out and start running immediately!¡± The voices emanating from inside left the two platoons of recruits waiting outside bewildered. Many people suddenly became nervous. Could there be something strange happening inside the showers? However, with the instructor, company commander, and squad leaders present, nobody dared to utter a word and could only endure the situation. Time ticked away. The door remained closed, and the angry curses from inside ceased. It seemed that the row of soldiers had reached a compromise. Ten minutes swiftly passed. As the bathroom door finally opened, a row of recruits emerged, appearing refreshed. However, some of them wore peculiar expressions when they glanced at the recruits waiting outside. ¡°Alright, Second Platoon, get ready.¡± At that moment, the second platoon leader stepped out. Then, as the last platoon leader exited with a small yellow basin, he led the way and entered. Wang Ye was also perplexed about what was happening inside. Why were the recruits looking at him with such expressions as they came out? However, Wang Ye soon discovered the reason. Upon entering the bathroom and closing the door, the second platoon leader shouted, ¡°Find a spot on the bench to place your clean clothes. Remove your clothes and place them in your basin. Take your soap and join me inside.¡± Chapter 73 - Chapter 73: Comparing Sizes Chapter 73: Comparing Sizes Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation At that moment, some people were stunned, while others were dumbfounded. Here? The space was empty, with only a few wooden benches and four walls. There were over thirty people in the platoon, including the platoon leader and the squad leader. There were no partitions between them. Were they supposed to undress here? ¡°Platoon¡­ Platoon leader, should we undress here?¡± someone couldn¡¯t help but raise their hand to ask. The second platoon leader glared at him. ¡°Nonsense! Hurry up. This is how military bathhouses are. If you want to bathe, stay. If you don¡¯t, leave.¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you hear what Platoon Leader Yi said earlier? We only have ten minutes.¡± He scanned the crowd and shouted, ¡°It¡¯s the same for everyone. If you still have clothes on in 30 seconds, get out and run five kilometers.¡± As the platoon leader spoke, he took the lead and started undressing. Wang Ye looked around and noticed that some of the recruits had also begun undressing. While Southerners might not be accustomed to large public bathhouses, they were familiar with bathing privately. On the other hand, in the north, large public bathhouses were quite common, and people were used to bathing in them. Therefore, these recruits had no psychological barriers at the moment. As they undressed, some even playfully teased their comrades with a smile. Ye Sanshi also looked at the students of Class Five. ¡°What are you waiting for? Take off your clothes. We¡¯re in the military now. Everyone here is an adult man. No need to be polite. Except for the ladies in the small shops and the blood-sucking mosquitoes at night, everyone else here, even the trees, stands tall. What are you ashamed of?¡± Ye Sanshi scolded in a low voice, undressing as he spoke. Wang Ye was a bit speechless. As a southern native, he had never experienced such a thing in his two lifetimes. Well¡­ swimming in the river with classmates before primary school didn¡¯t count. After all, by junior high school, they would wear underpants when swimming secretly. But now, he actually had to undress. However, he gritted his teeth and undressed anyway. Things had already reached this point. He needed a bath, that was for sure. If he couldn¡¯t change the environment, he had to change himself. Wang Ye still possessed that awareness. Besides, they were all men. What was there to be afraid of? If one had it, so did others. It was as simple as that. Moreover, he had a lot of money. If anyone saw it, they would probably feel inferior and embarrassed. ¡°There¡¯s not much time left. Undress. What are you afraid of? We¡¯re all men here. Let¡¯s just do it. No need to be so self-conscious. Otherwise, we won¡¯t have time to shower and will have to run five kilometers!¡± Wang Ye said to the others beside him as he undressed. After all, he was the vice class monitor, and it was his responsibility. For a moment, although everyone felt a bit embarrassed, and then they started undressing. After all, they hadn¡¯t had a shower in ten days. They had been looking forward to a hot bath, so how could they miss it? Besides, if they didn¡¯t wash up, they would have to run five kilometers. Very quickly, within the thirty seconds given by the platoon leader, the recruits had collectively become members of the WuTang Sect. Some used their hands, others used towels, and a few even used small yellow basins to try and cover themselves. Of course, only the recruits were doing this. The veterans were much more open. Especially the platoon leader, who didn¡¯t bother to cover up at all. After watching everyone undress and apply soap, he opened a sliding wooden door behind him. A wave of hot air, left behind by the previous row of bathers, rushed out. ¡°Come in!¡± Without wasting any time, the platoon leader went in and found a spot on the side. He turned on the water spray on the wall. ¡°Class Four, go over there. Class Five, come over here. Find a showerhead and wash quickly. Make sure to lather up!¡± The bathroom was quite spacious. There were six showerheads on each of the four walls and twelve on the other walls. Wang Ye and the others were assigned to the wall opposite the door. As Ye Sanshi approached, the Class Five students followed him and found a showerhead to wash themselves. No one made a sound, and there was no fooling around. Occasionally, someone would glance at someone else¡¯s body, and if caught, they might shout, ¡°What are you looking at? Mind your own business!¡± Ten minutes later, the recruits from the second row retrieved their clothes and toiletries from the small yellow basins. They put on clean clothes and walked out of the bathroom, just like the previous row. This made the remaining three platoons of recruits even more anxious. They had no idea what was happening inside. Why did the first and second platoons of recruits look at them with strange expressions when they came out? ¡°Alright, what are you staring at? Third row, go in. Second row, leave once you¡¯re done showering.¡± Wu Jianfeng stood by the side, waving his hand. Immediately, the second platoon leader shouted, ¡°Second Platoon, assemble!¡± When they returned, they didn¡¯t need to be together like when they arrived. After the second platoon leader led the entire second platoon back to the dormitory, they dispersed and were taken back to their respective bunks by their squad leaders. ¡°Alright, put down your things first. We¡¯ll take turns washing our clothes. Our turn is at 10:30. For now, let¡¯s continue reviewing the regulations. Wang, you take care of everyone. I¡¯ll be gone for a while.¡± Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t stay in the dormitory for long. After saying this, he left. Wang Ye and the others heard that the fourth platoon leader had also left. They wondered what they were up to. In any case, this group of veterans was the envy of many new recruits. They had more freedom. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s review the regulations. If anyone thinks they have memorized them all, let me know. I¡¯ll test you again. If you pass, you can forget about memorizing and help me fold the blankets.¡± In the dormitory, as Wang Ye looked at everyone and said this, he specifically glanced at Deng Hai. After all, he was the only one who passed the previous spot check. However, Deng Hai didn¡¯t say anything. After Wang Ye¡¯s words, he took the initiative to retrieve the regulations. ¡°Eh¡­ Brother Wang, did you really memorize all of this? Do you have any tricks?¡± Wang Ye was about to press down the blankets but was approached by Qin Li, who whispered, ¡°Brother Wang, help me out. I¡¯ve got a headache just looking at it. I want to take a quick nap.¡± ¡°Just keep studying and put in more effort!¡± Wang Ye couldn¡¯t do much about it. If there were shortcuts, they wouldn¡¯t be available to them. After all, he was a man who relied on a system while they couldn¡¯t. ¡°Sigh!¡± Qin Li sighed, and his entire demeanor deflated. He didn¡¯t have any unrealistic expectations. If there were truly foolproof methods to memorize things, everyone would have known them after years of studying. Even if some top students could memorize the content, they would eventually be outmatched by their own minds. Time passed slowly. Nobody dared to chat or get distracted in the dormitory. It was mainly because of Ye Sanshi¡¯s strict approach that had everyone on edge.. Chapter 74 - Chapter 74: Fourth Class Monitors Quilt Is Lost Chapter 74: Fourth Class Monitor¡¯s Quilt Is Lost Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation After approximately twenty minutes, the sound of light footsteps could be heard from outside the dormitory. Immediately, everyone adjusted their sitting postures and sat up straight. The recitation of the rules became louder. Those who had been dozing off quickly woke up. The door opened, and Ye Sanshi entered with the scent of smoke trailing behind him. Everyone was aware that he smoked, but he usually didn¡¯t do it in front of them. ¡°Alright, get ready. It¡¯s almost time for us to wash the clothes. We need to be quick.¡± He then looked at Song Yuejin. ¡°Song Yuejin!¡± After taking attendance, he turned to Qin Li. ¡°Qin Li, you two will help me wash my clothes later!¡± ¡°Ah!¡± ¡°Uh¡­¡± The two of them were taken aback by his words. Ye Sanshi glared at them. ¡°What¡¯s wrong? You two failed yesterday. Do you think there won¡¯t be any consequences? Let me tell you, there will be another physical fitness test next week. If both of you fail again, the entire class¡¯s laundry duty will fall on you two!¡± As soon as he said this, Qin Li¡¯s face turned pale, and Song Yuejin clenched his fists. Meanwhile, Liang Fan and the others grinned. However, their laughter quickly disappeared. ¡°What are you laughing at?¡± Ye Sanshi glared at Liang Fan before addressing everyone. ¡°Let me make this clear. Passing the test is just the minimum requirement. Your foundations were different before coming here, but now that you¡¯re here, what I expect is progress. I recorded everyone¡¯s results from yesterday¡¯s physical fitness assessment. The next time we run the 3,000-meter sprint, you need to improve your time by at least 10 seconds. Failing to do so will be considered a failure.¡± At that moment, someone looked at Liang Fan with the intention of beating him up. This was to be expected. Of course, Wang Ye knew that even if Liang Fan hadn¡¯t laughed, Ye Sanshi would have said the same thing. ¡°Damn it, who moved my blanket?¡± Suddenly, an angry shout came from outside! Everyone in Class Five was stunned, their gazes fixed on the direction of the door. Though they couldn¡¯t see the person, they recognized the voice as that of the fourth-class monitor from the neighboring class. Ye Sanshi was clearly taken aback. He looked at everyone and said, ¡°Stay here and behave!¡± With that, he hurriedly ran out. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Wang Ye and the others heard Ye Sanshi¡¯s question. ¡°Fuck, someone took my blanket!¡± The voice of the fourth-class monitor carried a tone of anger. In the next moment, Wang Ye and the others heard Ye Sanshi¡¯s laughter. ¡°Haha, did your classmates help you wash it?¡± Having been in the army for a while, they were familiar with such pranks. Even if they hadn¡¯t witnessed it, they had heard about it. For instance, some smart recruits would try to curry favor with their squad leaders by voluntarily washing their clothes and running errands. Of course, Ye Sanshi was concerned that some clever recruits would take the initiative to wash the class monitor¡¯s blanket if they noticed it was dirty. And now¡­ Soon, the fourth squad leader¡¯s voice could be heard again, confirming this fact. ¡°Who told you to wash my blanket!¡± At the entrance of the laundry area, a new recruit from the fourth squad had a flushed face. He lowered his head, at a loss for words. Reacting to the fourth class monitor¡¯s voice, he quickly ran out and said with a smile, ¡°Class monitor, it wasn¡¯t lost. I washed it for you!¡± He seemed pleased with himself. However, instead of receiving praise, he was met with a face full of spit from the class monitor. Ye Sanshi caught up and grabbed the fourth squad leader, who raised his hand as if to defend himself. ¡°I¡­ I was just¡­¡± ¡°I was just looking at it. Look, class monitor, your blanket was dirty¡­¡± The recruit was already terrified. He also realized that his flattery had backfired. ¡°Pfft¡­ How clever!¡± In Class Five, Qin Li, who had initially been unhappy about having to wash the class monitor¡¯s clothes, couldn¡¯t help but burst into laughter. Gu Yingnan, too, couldn¡¯t help but grin. ¡°He¡¯s probably an idiot, right?¡± ¡°By the way, aren¡¯t there any smart people in their class?¡± Helping the class monitor wash his blanket? As they looked at the blanket on Ye Sanshi¡¯s bed, the students of Class Five didn¡¯t entertain such thoughts at all. If they washed it, would it still be folded neatly like this? And if they couldn¡¯t fold it properly, what would they do? ¡°Hehe, I¡¯m guessing the soldiers in their class aren¡¯t good people either. They¡¯re probably enjoying the spectacle!¡± Wan Baojiang revealed the truth. Indeed, the new recruits had just arrived. They were essentially strangers to one another. Everyone had different personalities. Some recruits might be friendly and quickly form bonds, while others might prefer to keep to themselves. The recruit from the fourth squad fell into the latter category. He always sought favor with the squad leader, which led to disdain from his fellow recruits. They secretly despised him. This time, he wanted to wash the class monitor¡¯s blanket and curry favor. Even though the others saw through his intentions, they held back and watched the show unfold. And that was exactly what happened. ¡°Haha, alright, calm down. The recruit meant well. Besides, your blanket probably hasn¡¯t been washed since you joined the army. It¡¯s fine if it¡¯s washed. Just iron it yourself and press it for a couple of days. It¡¯s just a blanket.¡± Ye Sanshi¡¯s laughter could be heard from outside. As a second-term sergeant, Ye Sanshi held a higher rank than the fourth squad leader, who was still a first-class soldier. In front of Ye Sanshi, they were all new recruits. Thus, Ye Sanshi¡¯s words carried weight. Though the fourth squad leader was sulking and frustrated since the blanket had already been washed, he could only glare at the recruit with resentment. Then, he shouted toward the laundry area, ¡°Are they all useless inside the damn laundry? Time¡¯s up! Bring me my clothes.¡± After shouting, he took a deep breath and said to the recruit at the door of the laundry area, ¡°You go in and retrieve the good stuff.¡± About thirty seconds later, Ye Sanshi returned with a grim expression on his face. Outside, the fourth class monitor had also arrived with some recruits to hang the clothes. Observing the scene in the dormitory, Ye Sanshi cleared his throat and stopped smiling. He said, ¡°Listen up. From now on, no one is allowed to touch my belongings without my permission.¡± This was the first time he had encountered such an incident. It was entertaining, but he certainly didn¡¯t want it to happen to him. ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Everyone in Class Five stood at attention and responded. Of course, they had heard the commotion outside just now. They weren¡¯t foolish. Moreover, it didn¡¯t seem like there was anyone in Class Five who liked to curry favor with the class monitor, right? There were two stubborn individuals, such as Wan Baojiang, who had expressed his unwillingness on the first day, and Deng Hai, who insisted on staying in bed for a few extra seconds. Of course, Deng Hai had completely changed after enduring a cup of tea. And as for Wan Baojiang, he wouldn¡¯t stir up trouble for no reason. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go wash the clothes!¡± Ye Sanshi watched as everyone left but chose not to join them this time. Instead, he turned around and took out a cell phone from his pocket. This was the reward he had received for securing the moving red flag last week. Since it was the weekend, he could enjoy it for a day.. Chapter 75 - Chapter 75: A Day of Rest is Equal to Half an hour Chapter 75: A Day of Rest is Equal to Half an hour Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation On this day, the events of the fourth day became the topic of discussion among the new recruits. Despite it being the weekend, the recruits were under strict regulations and had limited opportunities to communicate freely with recruits from other classes. However, there were some exceptions. On the second floor, the warriors of the first and second rows resided. First Platoon had returned earlier, but they were occupied with washing clothes on the other side of the two water rooms. Although there were only a few people in the aisle, they were still in close proximity. Recently, class leaders and even recruits from other classes had been sneaking a peek at the door, so it was impossible to keep the matter hidden. Furthermore, it seemed that the squad leaders of the entire recruit company, except for the fourth squad leader, had no intention of concealing the incident. It was understandable because having an unjustly treated individual in their class would have left them feeling numb. Therefore, the incident was used as a joke and a negative example by the squad leaders to remind everyone not to touch their blankets. Ye Sanshi returned to the cloakroom, finally finding some time to rest as promised the night before. ¡°Wang Ye, you and Deng Hai can rest for half an hour. During this time, you can visit the service center to buy some daily necessities or explore the camp. Remember, you must stay together, and you must return within half an hour. If you don¡¯t come back before lunch, both of you will skip lunch today!¡± Both were rendered speechless. At that moment, Wang Ye wasn¡¯t sure what Deng Hai was thinking. Nevertheless, there was something he wanted to express. Last night, Ye Sanshi had mentioned that they would have a break on the weekend after passing the regulations. However, Wang Ye had completely forgotten about it in the morning. After all, Ye Sanshi had a packed schedule and didn¡¯t have time to rest. Later in the afternoon, Wang Ye had learned that he had to clean up after his nap. And now, he was given a break. Moreover, it was already past 11:20, and the so-called weekend break only had half an hour remaining? Even though it was better than nothing, Wang Ye couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit disappointed. Nonetheless, he could still visit the service center, but he found it distasteful that he had to go with Deng Hai. Fortunately, it was only for shopping. During their walk to the service center, Wang Ye and Deng Hai remained silent. ¡°Hey, it¡¯s you again!¡± Wang Ye and Deng Hai entered the service center. Behind the counter stood the woman who had bought cigarettes from Wang Ye before. Upon seeing Wang Ye, she was slightly surprised but quickly greeted him with a smile. ¡°Oh, it¡¯s you! Are you here to buy cigarettes again? You know, many recruits won¡¯t have a chance to buy things from me after three months, except for their initial visit. It¡¯s only been a few days, and you¡¯re already back¡± Coincidentally, the store was empty at the moment, so the woman happily engaged in conversation with Wang Ye and Deng Hai. However, Deng Hai¡¯s expression turned sour upon hearing the mention of cigarettes. It reminded him of the last time Wang Ye bought cigarettes for him, and the taste made his stomach ache. Wang Ye¡¯s smile widened, but he refrained from laughing out loud. ¡°No, Auntie. I¡¯m here to buy some daily necessities this time.¡± The woman glanced at Deng Hai and noticed his gloomy demeanor. Wang Ye immediately understood the situation and didn¡¯t say anything further. He waved his hand and walked toward the shelves. Soon, Wang Ye selected his items¡ªa dozen rolls of paper and ten bottles of drinks. The paper was a consumable item, and since the other recruits couldn¡¯t come over, he bought extra rolls to distribute among them. As for the drinks, he got one bottle per person, excluding Deng Hai. Wang Ye didn¡¯t bother to pamper him. Besides, he was only responsible for his own needs. If he wanted a drink, he could buy it himself. Wang Ye had limited money on him. Ye Sanshi had instructed him to keep no more than 500 yuan in cash. It was unlikely that he would be allowed to leave the camp during the recruit period, so he had to be cautious with his spending. Upon returning to the dormitory, Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t mention anything about Wang Ye bringing drinks and paper for everyone. He gladly accepted his share. After dinner, Ye Sanshi instructed everyone to fold their blankets. Tomorrow, they would be evaluated based on the condition of their moving red flags for the new week. Ye Sanshi¡¯s Class Five was determined to defend their title, and the members of the class were holding back their anger, not wanting their moving red flag to be taken away. This was a matter of everyone¡¯s interest. Without the moving red flag, Ye Sanshi wouldn¡¯t receive his phone next weekend, and the students of Class Five wouldn¡¯t be able to sleep in until five. Class Five had performed exceptionally well that week. Although they only had a little over an hour in the morning to fold their blankets, they were all very diligent. Wang Ye and Ye Sanshi assisted with the inspection, and Wang Ye occasionally helped with the reworking. Despite having weekly evaluations, there were daily internal inspections as well. Wang Ye and the others had witnessed blankets being thrown out of the dormitory building after their morning exercises. They even saw blankets in the toilets. ¡°Shh, shh!¡± At two o¡¯clock in the afternoon, a whistle sounded from downstairs. ¡°All squads, prepare for cleanup!¡± The whistle signaled the end of the weekend break. Fortunately, someone had taken care of the toilets that week. Class Monitor Four, who had the most points deducted the previous week and was the most unfortunate today, had to clean all the toilets in the dormitory building. According to Kang Hua, this was his share. In the camp, the cleanest and most comfortable areas were reserved for the strongest. The determination of who was the strongest was based on the internal affairs evaluation, which included hygiene standards. Class Five had obtained the moving red flag, so the only area outside the dormitory building with good hygiene was the basketball court. The rest of the areas were assigned based on the deducted points. Out of the nine areas, the last one was the bathroom in the dormitory building, which included the toilet pit. Over the past ten days, a considerable amount of waste had accumulated in the pit. Since it had only been cleaned two days ago, it hadn¡¯t been touched until now. Wang Ye couldn¡¯t help but feel relieved that his class wasn¡¯t at the bottom. However, he reminded himself not to eat anything prepared by the members of Class Four in the future, even if he starved. He couldn¡¯t trust that their brand new yellow basin, used for just ten days, wouldn¡¯t turn into a tool for cleaning feces. ¡°Vice Class Monitor, Brother Wang, from now on, we are brothers. I¡¯m truly grateful to you!¡± Qin Li followed Wang Ye while taking the cleaning tools and spoke sincerely in a low voice. ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Wang Ye turned around with a smile. ¡°Thank you for teaching us how to fold the blankets! I can¡¯t even bear to think about it. If I had to clean the toilet pit, I¡¯d probably collapse. Even if I managed to endure it, I might not be able to eat for a week!¡± ¡°I wouldn¡¯t be able to eat for at least a month. Is that even human?¡± Chapter 76 - Chapter 76: A Beautiful Day, Company Commanders New Tricks! Chapter 76: A Beautiful Day, Company Commander¡¯s New Tricks! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Revolutionary soldiers, remember¡­¡± Under the night sky, mosquitoes buzzed around the streetlights on the sports field. Hundreds of people stood in a large circle on the field. After the news review, the company had a five-minute break before being gathered here again. The ¡°happy party¡± the company commander mentioned was, in fact, a singing session. The company commander led the singing, with the squad leaders singing each line loudly. The recruits followed suit. After learning each song once, they would sing it directly. After singing it twice, they would move on to the next song. One song after another. By the time it was 9 o¡¯clock, Wang Ye felt his throat becoming sore. He couldn¡¯t help but complain. What kind of party was this? He just wanted it to end. Everyone sang with full force, not caring about being off-key, only striving for the loudest voice. It was harsh on their throats. Fortunately, the party, which was anything but happy for the recruits, finally came to an end after 9 o¡¯clock. ¡°Now, everyone, write from memory. You can hum as you write, but no whispering!¡± Ye Sanshi sat on a bench in the dormitory. Wang Ye¡¯s bed became their makeshift desk. Strictly speaking, apart from the class monitor¡¯s bed, all the other lower bunks in Class Five were the same. They formed a group, sitting on a small bench, writing down the lyrics they had learned tonight. They had to memorize all the songs taught to them. Everyone thought the so-called happy party was over, but the pain hadn¡¯t ended. However, nobody expected the pain to continue. ¡°Brother Wang¡­ How do I write the Chinese character for ¡®seized¡¯? Is it like this?¡± Qin Li whispered suddenly. Wang Ye glanced at the notebook he held up. Heaven help them. The character he wrote for ¡®seized¡¯ was actually the character for ¡®hand.¡¯ ¡°Close enough. If it doesn¡¯t work, just use Pinyin!¡± Wang Ye whispered back, offering an alternative. He glanced at Qin Li and noticed two or three typos. For example, he wrote ¡®prison¡¯ as ¡®labor.¡¯ Wang Ye wondered what Qin Li had been doing when he was studying¡­ ¡°Okay then!¡± Qin Li replied softly and resumed writing, determined to make it right. He didn¡¯t dare say much. Even though they were sitting close and speaking softly, if Ye Sanshi found out, he would scold them or punish them¡­ Half an hour quickly passed, and the evening roll call began. After a three-kilometer run, the sounds of class leaders¡¯ scolding echoed through the dormitories. ¡°Do you have the brain of a pig?¡± ¡°You idiot! I want to crack open your skull and see where your brain went. What kind of memory writing is this¡­¡± ¡°I won¡¯t even mention your typos. I can tolerate mispronunciation, but you even mess up the lyrics. Do a hundred push-ups!¡± These sounds could be heard in all the dormitories that night, including Class Five. It was time to wash up. But wait, some recruits were still doing push-ups on the floor, even with the lights off. ¡°Another beautiful day!¡± Wu Jianfeng stood on the dormitory stairs, smiling at the recruits gathered before him. In the line, Wang Ye wanted to ask him how he determined it was a beautiful day. It was only 6 a.m., and the sky was still dark. ¡°You entered the camp on the night of December 4th, and training began on December 5th. Today is December 14th, not counting the night you entered. I believe you all have passed the novice adaptation period. Now, we need to speed up our progress!¡± ¡°This can¡¯t be good!¡± someone murmured softly from behind. Wang Ye didn¡¯t turn his head, nor could he. But he suspected it was probably a recruit from the sixth squad behind him. Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have heard the muttering. He couldn¡¯t reply, nor could he say anything. But in his heart, he agreed with the sentiment. If Wu Jianfeng said this, it meant he had something new in store, and his new tactics would undoubtedly make everyone uncomfortable. ¡°I¡¯ll introduce some new tactics today as we welcome a new week!¡± Wu Jianfeng said with a smile. He then pointed in the direction of the training ground. ¡°Without pressure, there is no motivation. That¡¯s what I believe, and it¡¯s my motto. So this morning, we will continue the three-kilometer run, just like last week¡¯s physical fitness assessment.¡± He paused, his expression growing serious. ¡°But this time, it won¡¯t be the usual formation. I¡¯m going to select a few individuals!¡± At that moment, Wu Jianfeng¡¯s smile took on a devilish quality. ¡°The last five people in the entire company will go without breakfast. I know many of you weren¡¯t in the habit of eating breakfast before joining the army, so you might as well save food now.¡± His expression turned stern. ¡°The instructor and I will also participate later. Let¡¯s run together. If you have what it takes, make sure the instructor and I go without breakfast. If you can¡¯t, then save your own breakfast. The army doesn¡¯t tolerate mediocrity. Now, everyone, turn left¡­¡± This time, Wu Jianfeng didn¡¯t even delegate the command to the duty platoon leader. He gave the command himself and joined the instructor after speaking. Leading the way, they jogged toward the training ground. ¡°It¡¯s over. I feel like I¡¯m going to die!¡± Song Yuejin sat helplessly on the track after completing the run. Qin Li, sitting nearby, also glanced nervously at the recruits from the other classes who performed poorly in last week¡¯s assessment. Among Class Five, the two of them struggled the most with the three-kilometer run. ¡°Run as fast as you can. Let me tell you, the company commander won¡¯t go easy on you,¡± Ye Sanshi scolded in a low voice. These words made Song Yuejin feel even more uneasy. But in the end, he took a deep breath and determinedly said, ¡°Class monitor, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll give it my all!¡± Wang Ye heard this but didn¡¯t know what to say. In these situations, they could only rely on themselves. No one else could help, even if they wanted to. ¡°Ready¡­¡± Wu Jianfeng shouted from the front. In an instant, over a hundred people on the track stood at attention, ready to run. ¡°Run!¡± With that command, the entire company started running. Wang Ye noticed that the instructor was doing fine, running in the middle of the main group. But the company commander ran at an incredible speed and remained at the front. Even Wan Baojiang and the others couldn¡¯t surpass him. However, perhaps due to him being the company commander, they didn¡¯t dare to surpass him¡­ This continued for half a lap. Then, Wang Ye saw the commander turn around and say something. After that, one by one, the ten or so people behind him started surpassing the company commander. Gritting his teeth, Wang Ye also accelerated his pace. He wanted to surpass the captain too. This guy had been too unbearable lately. He couldn¡¯t scold him, let alone hit him. But now that they had the chance to run together, Wang Ye wanted to surpass him and finish the race first. It was a way to prove himself. Although it went against his mature mindset, after being reborn, Wang Ye was still young. The word ¡°youth¡± flowed in his veins. Chapter 77 - Chapter 77: This Sixth Brother! Chapter 77: This Sixth Brother! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Quick, quick, quick¡­ Take a big step!¡± ¡°Go, go. Do you want to have breakfast?¡± ¡°Damn it, how did I end up with a soldier like you¡­¡± On the track, the class leaders of each class were not actually rushing to the front. Although they were running separately, they were still class presidents. They cared about the collective honor of their class, so they couldn¡¯t help but drag these recruits along. However, they all stayed at the back, accompanying the last soldier from their class. They hurried, scolded, or encouraged him to run with all his might. Ye Sanshi was no exception. He ran alongside Song Yuejin and shouted, ¡°Run! You can¡¯t let the people behind you overtake you, you know? You¡¯re already fifth from the bottom. Come on, run!¡± Three kilometers wasn¡¯t considered a sprint. The most important thing was to maintain a constant speed. However, due to the competition and their reputation, nobody wanted to be the last one to finish. This caused many people to become breathless after the first lap. Wang Ye¡¯s legs were also slightly swollen, but he endured it and continued to accelerate. Eventually, he caught up with the company commander. ¡°Heh, you¡¯re running quite fast. It doesn¡¯t seem like what the instructor said about you. So, have you folded the blanket today?¡± the company commander asked when he saw Wang Ye. Wang Ye had the intention to ignore him. He had already been running very hard, and continuing to talk would disrupt his breathing rhythm even more. However, he couldn¡¯t ignore the company commander¡¯s question. After all, he was the company commander. ¡°Report, I¡­ I folded the blanket, and the result was¡­ Well wait for you to go and check it out!¡± Wang Ye gritted his teeth and responded. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll wait for the inspection. If you want to surpass me now, go ahead. However, I advise you, young man, don¡¯t try to show off. You have to maintain your strength and laugh until the end to win,¡± the company commander said with a rough tone, but there was a smile on his face that made Wang Ye clench his fists. ¡°Yes, thank you for your reminder, Captain.¡± Although Wang Ye said that, he didn¡¯t stop. He overtook the captain and continued running ahead. However, even though the company commander said to let Wang Ye surpass him, he suddenly accelerated and overtook Wang Ye again. In order to stay ahead of the company commander, Wang Ye had to grit his teeth and increase his speed. He was determined. Even if he had to break his legs today, he wouldn¡¯t let the company commander overtake him. Time passed slowly, and one by one, the recruits who were initially running in front were overtaken. However, Wang Ye no longer paid attention to them. His focus was on the company commander, a few steps behind him. At the same time, he kept recalling and applying the running techniques and experience that the system had transferred to him when he leveled up his three-kilometer skill. The footwork and breathing techniques while running were helpful, but his physical fitness was struggling to keep up with the competition. Although Wang Ye¡¯s physical fitness surpassed that of an ordinary person, reaching a level of 1.15, there was still a gap compared to the experienced company commander. However, having a difference in physical fitness didn¡¯t mean that Wang Ye had lost. Sometimes, people could surpass their limits, especially when they were driven by unwavering beliefs. For example, at this moment, Wang Ye was determined to surpass the company commander. He ran until his lungs felt like they were about to burst out of his throat. Then, he heard the company commander¡¯s laughter from the side. ¡°Haha, I¡¯m not playing with you anymore. If you don¡¯t hurry up, you¡¯ll lose first place. As a company commander, I can¡¯t lose face in front of a bunch of new recruits!¡± Under Wang Ye¡¯s despairing gaze, the company commander accelerated and overtook him. Wang Ye clenched his teeth, feeling like he had been played. He could have been leading the race, but he had been running behind him all along. He wanted to speed up, but his legs wouldn¡¯t obey. Helplessly, he watched as the company commander overtook him and continued to move forward, overtaking the four recruits who were also struggling but couldn¡¯t catch up. Indeed, Wang Ye¡¯s original score for the three-kilometer run would only place him around 20th in the entire company. Today, he managed to rank in the top five. If he continued at his current speed, he would definitely finish the three kilometers in thirteen minutes. However, seeing the company commander running so fast, Wang Ye lacked the strength to catch up. He sighed and slightly slowed down his pace. ¡°Hu¡­ Hu¡­¡± At the finish line, one by one, the recruits ran over and bent down to catch their breath. ¡°Haha, that¡¯s it. Everyone, keep moving. You¡¯ve been here for ten days. You¡¯re considered veterans now. You know you can¡¯t stay still after running!¡± the company commander said as he paced back and forth, his voice full of energy. Wang Ye raised his head and looked at him. He didn¡¯t have the strength to respond or mock him. Now they called them veterans, but later they would be called new recruits again¡­ Taking a step forward, Wang Ye turned around and glanced at the track behind him. ¡°Quick, quick, quick¡­ Keep running! Can¡¯t you see? They¡¯ve all reached the finish line. You still have one lap left. Cheer up!¡± ¡°Calm down. My minimum requirement for you is not to be in the last five. Push yourself, gather your strength, and run faster¡­¡± Wang Ye had already caught his breath at the finish line, but there were still a few people left to complete their final lap. They were running together, with half of them being the class presidents and the other half being those who were not physically fit. However, they weren¡¯t the slowest. There was still one recruit behind them, a hundred or so meters away from finishing the last lap. His class president had already given up on him. He knew he would be the last one, and the remaining four positions would be chosen from a group of six or seven students competing against each other for the last spots. ¡°All of you, run faster. Let¡¯s see how much stamina you have!¡± the company commander shouted as they passed by. After shouting, he looked at the last recruit on the track, still a hundred meters away. ¡°Damn it, what¡¯s wrong with military selection these days? How did a soldier like this pass?¡± The company commander didn¡¯t curse loudly but expressed his frustration with a low voice and a helpless expression. Wang Ye also looked at the soldier and shook his head slightly, feeling a hint of sympathy in his eyes. Everyone had known about this soldier since last week¡¯s physical examination. He was from Class 9, and in the last three kilometers run, his final time was more than twenty minutes. An existence that made the class monitor of Class 9 want to cry and curse. However, Wang Ye shook his head not because he looked down on him. He simply felt that this person would face hardships in the future. If he wanted to continue being a soldier, he would have to put in extra effort and endure additional challenges. The pain he had to endure in the recruit company would be much more than others. Chapter 78 - Chapter 78: Blackface Ye Is Actually Pretty Good! Chapter 78: Blackface Ye Is Actually Pretty Good! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Check the internal affairs carefully. Don¡¯t miss anything,¡± Ye Sanshi commanded as they returned to the dormitory after the morning run. He didn¡¯t allow anyone to wash up and instead instructed them to continue checking and tidying up the room. No one felt that anything was amiss because they all understood the significance of the day. In fact, they had all agreed to wake up at four in the morning the previous night, not because Ye Sanshi forced them to, but because they knew the difference between waking up at four every day and waking up at four once a week. Just as Wang Ye was about to check his blanket again, Ye Sanshi called him out suddenly. ¡°Wang Ye, wait a moment!¡± he said, catching Wang Ye¡¯s attention. Wang Ye looked over, and Ye Sanshi continued, ¡°Come out with me for a while.¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye replied, obediently following him. Although he didn¡¯t know why Ye Sanshi called him, he didn¡¯t question it. He simply followed his instructions. They soon arrived at the entrance of the water room, and when they saw no one around, Ye Sanshi whispered to Wang Ye, ¡°Later, you¡¯ll take over the day duty. When you reach the canteen, get your breakfast and hide two steamed buns in your pocket!¡± Wang Ye was slightly taken aback but quickly smiled and replied in a low voice, ¡°Actually, I had the same idea. I was planning to have Liang Fan continue making his blanket by telling the duty officer that it wasn¡¯t up to standard. Then, I would offer to go in his place!¡± His words were genuine, revealing his original plan. This morning, despite Ye Sanshi scolding and encouraging Song Yuejin to run faster, he still ended up being one of the five people chosen for punishment. Because the class leaders and recruits from other classes didn¡¯t want to be among the last five either, they were all putting in their utmost effort. Naturally, Ye Sanshi ended up in the last five, which meant he didn¡¯t get breakfast. Wu Jianfeng wouldn¡¯t go back on his word, especially when he needed Wei Xin to lead troops and train soldiers. However, Wang Ye didn¡¯t expect that before it was time to blow the whistle, Ye Sanshi, the strict and stern veteran, would call him out and secretly advise him to do this. Wang Ye couldn¡¯t help but feel surprised by Ye Sanshi¡¯s unexpected actions. But then Ye Sanshi smiled and patted Wang Ye¡¯s shoulder, whispering, ¡°Not bad, you¡¯re very suited to be the class monitor!¡± Wang Ye smiled and replied, ¡°Okay, I will work hard!¡± Being the class monitor alone was not enough. That was what Wang Ye added in his heart, but it wasn¡¯t necessary to say it aloud at the moment. There was no need to tell anyone else about it. ¡°Well, since you have the intention, let¡¯s proceed with your plan,¡± Ye Sanshi said after a brief pause. ¡°But don¡¯t let the class know that I have my own intentions regarding this matter. In the future, you¡¯ll be the ¡®good cop,¡¯ and I¡¯ll be the ¡®bad cop.¡¯ It will make it easier for everyone to improve.¡± Wang Ye looked at Ye Sanshi, momentarily speechless. So, you want me to betray my comrades and become an enemy of my own class? That¡¯s right. Although it had only been ten days, based on the current situation and the consensus among many recruits, there were still clear divisions. Everyone naturally sided with each other. The veterans were seen as class enemies, the individuals who needed to be brought down. But now, Ye Sanshi wanted him to cooperate with him. Well, it seemed that it wasn¡¯t a bad idea for Wang Ye. Moreover, it was for everyone¡¯s improvement. Thus, Wang Ye nodded silently. Ye Sanshi smiled, patting Wang Ye¡¯s shoulder once again. ¡°Alright, keep this a secret. Go back and continue with your internal affairs!¡± At 7:10, the whistle blew. Liang Fan was about to stand up when Wang Ye stood up first. ¡°Liang Fan, check your blanket again. I¡¯ll switch with you on duty today,¡± Wang Ye said, looking at Ye Sanshi. ¡°Class President, is that okay?¡± ¡°Okay, go!¡± Ye Sanshi responded naturally, not even glancing at Song Yuejin, and casually agreed as if it was a routine matter. ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye stood at attention, saluting before taking his hat and jogging out. A few minutes later, in the cafeteria, Wang Ye helped Class 5 get their breakfast and placed it on the table. Taking advantage of the distraction, he discreetly took out two steamed buns and tucked them into his pocket when no one was looking. The other items were not as easy to take or conceal. For instance, Wang Ye was worried that if he took the skin off the steamed bun, the oil might spill into his pocket. The dirty clothes were still visible nearby, and any traces left on them would give away the secret. So, he settled for the steamed buns. Although the buns provided by the kitchen weren¡¯t large, they weren¡¯t the soft, over-fermented ones commonly found in the South. Instead, they were dense and substantial. A hot bun was soft when eaten, but when cold, it became as hard as a brick. Fermented, but sturdy. One bun like this was very filling, and two of them were enough to sustain them during the morning¡¯s vigorous exercise. In fact, Wang Ye was also observing the duty officers from the other classes. However, he didn¡¯t notice anyone else hiding anything. ¡°Seems like Old Ye is quite considerate,¡± Wang Ye murmured to himself. A few minutes later, the main group arrived outside the cafeteria. As they started singing, the recruits began eating their breakfast as usual. At the dining table, Ye Sanshi showed no sign of abnormality, as if he hadn¡¯t chatted with Wang Ye earlier. However, as he sat down, he made subtle gestures under the table. Wang Ye felt it and discreetly responded with an OK gesture. After breakfast, as they returned to the dormitory, Ye Sanshi once again ordered everyone to quickly check the cleanliness of the room. Then he said, ¡°I¡¯ll be out for a while. Vice Class Monitor Wang, keep an eye on everyone!¡± Afterward, he reached into his pocket and showed everyone in Class 5 a half-empty cigarette pack. But he didn¡¯t take out a cigarette; instead, he left the dormitory. Inside the dormitory, everyone remained quiet for a few seconds before relaxing. ¡°Sigh, the veterans have it good. They can smoke!¡± Liang Fan smacked his lips. He was also a smoker, but his cigarettes were confiscated on the first night they arrived at the camp. ¡°Just endure it, it¡¯ll be fine after a while. We can buy them after six months,¡± someone consoled. Smoking was common among obedient soldiers. In fact, at least one-third of the recruits in the company knew how to smoke. Of course, smoking and addiction were two different things. For example, Wang Ye also smoked, but he wasn¡¯t addicted. He could smoke a cigarette when he wanted to, but if he couldn¡¯t or didn¡¯t want to smoke, he could still carry on. However, Wang Ye wasn¡¯t in the mood to engage in the conversation. Ye Sanshi¡¯s actions had made his intentions clear. I¡¯m going to smoke, so take out what you¡¯ve hidden and eat it. Immediately, Wang Ye glanced at Song Yuejin across from him. When he reached into his pocket, he turned to Gu Yingnan and said, ¡°Gu Yingnan, be alert. Go behind the door and listen for any footsteps outside.¡± ¡°Liang Fan, hurry up and eat!¡± he said, handing the steamed bun to him. ¡°Damn, Brother Wang, when did you hide the steamed buns?¡± Liang Fan¡¯s eyes widened in surprise. The others were also taken aback when they saw the steamed bun in Wang Ye¡¯s hand. Chapter 79 - Chapter 79: Internal Affairs Model Chapter 79: Internal Affairs Model Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Hush!¡± Wang Ye gestured for everyone to lower their voices. He then turned to Song Yuejin, who was staring at him wide-eyed and swiftly placed two warm steamed buns into his mouth. ¡°Hurry up and eat. Ye went to smoke and will be back soon!¡± ¡°Yes, yes, yes. Eat quickly!¡± Liang Fan chimed in. ¡°I wanted to help you hide a steamed bun earlier, but the class monitor was watching me closely. And with people from other classes and the company commander around, I didn¡¯t have a chance. I didn¡¯t expect Brother Wang to act so quickly. Are you purposely changing shifts with me?¡± Liang Fan realized the intention behind Wang Ye¡¯s actions. ¡°I¡­ Thank¡­ Thank you¡­¡± Song Yuejin¡¯s eyes welled up with tears as he expressed his gratitude. He was already upset about being caught during the run and felt embarrassed. Not only was he embarrassing himself, but he was also letting down Class 5. According to Ye Sanshi, if they didn¡¯t give their all, they would drag everyone down. This was because they wouldn¡¯t always run individually like this. Most of the time, they would run as a collective. He was worried that the others in Class 5 would despise him. He blamed himself for his poor performance. However, he never expected that Wang Ye would deliberately switch shifts and secretly bring him breakfast. The other comrades in the class were standing guard at the door, fetching water for him and offering words of comfort. This unexpected kindness made his heart feel as warm as the tears that had formed in his eyes. ¡°Alright, why are you crying? Don¡¯t cry. Hurry up and eat until you have the strength to train. Besides, we are comrades, and helping each other is only natural. And the class monitor will be back soon. So, eat up!¡± Wang Ye said in a low voice. At that moment, Qin Li hurried to the spot where the water kettle was placed and grabbed Song Yuejin¡¯s kettle. ¡°Drink some water to wash it down. Don¡¯t choke!¡± ¡°Thank you¡­ Thank you¡­ Thank you, everyone!¡± Song Yuejin¡¯s tears kept flowing. Even if Wang Ye had wiped them away, they would resurface. But the steamed buns were being devoured. He ate hastily, taking big mouthfuls, and quickly washed it down with a sip of water. For Song Yuejin, this was an unimaginable scene. He had expected people to mock him for his performance. He had even anticipated others calling him worthless and saying unpleasant things. But he never expected that those anticipated scenarios didn¡¯t materialize. Now, there was a vice class monitor who took the initiative to switch shifts and secretly provide him with breakfast. His classmates were standing guard, bringing him water, and offering comfort. This situation made him feel a warmth that brought tears of gratitude to his eyes. About ten minutes later, footsteps approached from outside the door. Everything in the dormitory had returned to normal. It was just two steamed buns. Song Yuejin was worried that Ye Sanshi would discover them when he returned and implicate Wang Ye. So, he quickly consumed them within a minute. For the rest of the time, he held back his emotions. However, his eyes remained moist and slightly red as he bent over to tidy his blanket. When Ye Sanshi entered the room, he didn¡¯t say anything. He simply glanced around and said, ¡°Be careful!¡± Then, he took a seat on a small stool and waited for time to pass. The morning training began, but everyone seemed a little distracted. They were all waiting for the class monitors to return and announce the results. The outcome would determine whether the upcoming week would be comfortable or painful. Among them, Class 5 was probably the most anxious. Having tasted success, they didn¡¯t want to lose it. Last week, while the other classes had to wake up at four in the morning, they woke up at five. Even the weekend cleaning duties were relatively light. The advantages were undeniable. No one wanted to lose these benefits. Finally, close to nine o¡¯clock, Wang Ye and the others stood in formation and saw Ye Sanshi and the rest approaching from a distance. ¡°It¡¯s over, it¡¯s over. Blackie doesn¡¯t look happy!¡± ¡°Oh no, our class monitor doesn¡¯t seem too pleased either!¡± As they stood in formation, everyone¡¯s gaze fixed on Ye Sanshi and the others. The expressions on their faces couldn¡¯t go unnoticed by those in the formation. The recruits from Squads Four and Five felt their hearts sink. Only Class Six was still secretly hopeful. Their class monitor was the platoon leader, and he hadn¡¯t participated in the internal affairs selection since he was leading the training. After the three squad leaders huddled together, Wang Ye and the others saw them exchange a few words. Then, they witnessed Ye Sanshi¡¯s smile, and the platoon leader actually playfully hit him. ¡°Look, he¡¯s smiling! Damn, the platoon leader is giving Blackie a hard time!¡± Qin Li almost broke his military posture in excitement. He wasn¡¯t the only one. The entire Class 5 was elated. It seemed like a show! As expected, when Ye Sanshi and the others entered, the platoon leader announced their dismissal. Ye Sanshi then took the fifth squad to a separate area and shared the news that brought joy to everyone. ¡°You all did well this week. Our moving red flag is safe!¡± Ye Sanshi announced, a smile lighting up his face. ¡°Oh yeah!¡± ¡°Haha, we did it!¡± Class 5 erupted with cheers and applause. Everyone jumped up, momentarily disregarding their formation. Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t try to stop them. He was delighted that Class 5 had once again secured the moving red flag. He didn¡¯t mind the temporary disruption caused by their excitement. However, the celebration was short-lived. ¡°Alright, settle down. I have something else to announce!¡± A dozen seconds later, Ye Sanshi raised his hand, halting the cheers. Once everyone had quieted down completely, he looked at Wang Ye with a smile and said, ¡°Vice Class Monitor Wang has made significant contributions. This time, he has been awarded the title of Internal Affairs Model. Let¡¯s give him a round of applause, everyone!¡± ¡°Ah!¡± Everyone¡¯s eyes widened in astonishment. Applause filled the air. Wang Ye himself was slightly stunned. He had hoped to secure the title of Internal Affairs Model this week and complete the system mission. However, he wasn¡¯t entirely confident. Though he had meticulously tidied his blanket, he didn¡¯t consider it up to par with the highest-level blanket-stacking skill. He could only describe it as average or even just passable. Yet, surprises often arrived when least expected. With a bewildered expression, Wang Ye broke into a smile. Addressing the applauding crowd, he said, ¡°Thank you, thank you, everyone!¡± Ye Sanshi waited for about ten seconds before calling for everyone¡¯s attention once more. ¡°At the moment, even though some of our classmates are dissatisfied with their physical training, I will temporarily approve of your performance in internal affairs. Of course, we still need to work harder in the future,¡± Ye Sanshi remarked. These words caused Song Yuejin, who was among the recruits, to lower his head slightly, feeling a bit ashamed. Qin Li also appeared embarrassed. Fortunately, Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t use this opportunity to criticize them. ¡°Regarding physical fitness,¡± Ye Sanshi continued, ¡°I hope that some of you will make a personal effort to improve. I won¡¯t say much more.¡± As for internal affairs, starting from today, everything would be handed over to Vice Class Monitor Wang. There are also new regulations to be implemented. This is a crucial matter for all of you, and you have one week to adapt. I hope you can have a relaxed morning this weekend.¡± If Song Yuejin and Qin Li felt somewhat uncomfortable before, Ye Sanshi¡¯s words now made everyone in the class, except for Wang Ye and Deng Hai, feel awkward and uneasy. Rules and regulations! What a headache. Chapter 80 - Chapter 80: New Mission, Review Chapter 80: New Mission, Review Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation [Host: Wang Ye] [Strength: 0.95] [Speed:1] [Stamina: 1.15] [Vision: 0.9] [Memory: 1.5] [Reaction: 13] [Storage space: 1 cubic meter] [Skills:¡­] [Skill Points: 3] [Mission Reminder: Prove yourself. How can you only prove yourself in internal affairs? You have been awarded the title of Training Model. Reward: 2 skill points.] Upon hearing the news from Ye Sanshi, Wang Ye checked the system and saw that the skill points had indeed been added. This moment brought a new mission for him. He had been awarded the title of Training Model. To be honest, Wang Ye felt a bit pressured. Just consider the three-kilometer run. Some of the recruits were truly like livestock. Last week, the fastest time was 11 minutes and 20 seconds. This morning, despite being provoked by the company commander, Sixth Brother, and pushing himself hard, Wang Ye would have finished the entire run in just over twelve minutes if Sixth Brother hadn¡¯t already set the bar high. But that wasn¡¯t enough for today. Being a Training Model meant that he had to set a benchmark in all kinds of training. In other words, he had to achieve top rankings in most training activities, if not all, to earn this evaluation. Those two skill points wouldn¡¯t be easy to earn. However, it wasn¡¯t that Wang Ye lacked confidence. He had only been in the army for ten days, yet he had already grown so much. With his cheating and accelerated growth, who could compare to him? There was still time for him to improve. Wang Ye was absolutely confident that he could complete this mission. Time passed. Despite the two pieces of good news Ye Sanshi delivered in the morning, they didn¡¯t offset the rigorous training they endured. After a brief celebration, it was back to training. They continued their formation exercises, occasionally incorporating three-step moves. As before, the training pace frustrated Wang Ye. He couldn¡¯t complete the necessary steps to gain experience. Thankfully, his military posture was still excellent. Before lunch, Ye Sanshi instructed everyone to return to the dormitory a bit earlier. He wanted them to see the still moving red flag hanging in the dormitory. He also wanted them to take note of the Internal Affairs Model sign on Wang Ye¡¯s bed at the head of the room. ¡°Go wash up. After that, go to bed early tonight. I won¡¯t arrange any additional training for you!¡± It was Friday the 18th, half a month since their enlistment. Tonight seemed a bit different. Roll call had just taken place, and it was delayed, but it was only roll call. There was no extra training for the three-kilometer run or other physical activities. Now, back in the dormitory, Ye Sanshi confirmed this. Everyone was taken aback. For the past week, Ye Sanshi had never allowed them to go to bed on time after lights out. They all had additional training based on their individual circumstances. If they couldn¡¯t do pull-ups, they did push-ups instead. Those who struggled with running focused on squats. While the official count was set at 50, they sometimes held squats for extended periods or remained in push-up position without moving. Every night, they trained for at least ten minutes before being allowed to sleep. But tonight¡­ ¡°Class monitor, what¡¯s happening tomorrow?¡± ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°I have a bad feeling about this!¡± Gu Yingnan was the first to voice his impatience. He looked at Ye Sanshi, who was about to grab his toiletries, and asked. The others also looked at Ye Sanshi, curious about his strange behavior. ¡°Hehe, it¡¯s good news, actually. It¡¯s definitely good news for all of you!¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± The confusion on their faces persisted. Some impatient ones even wanted to pry Ye Sanshi¡¯s mouth open to make him speak. Why keep them in suspense? ¡°In fact, it¡¯s just a follow-up.¡± Ye Sanshi finally put an end to their suspense. ¡°You all knew before enlisting that there would be two physical examinations. We¡¯ve only done it once at the camp, and now the second one is coming. Tomorrow, we¡¯ll organize everyone to go to the division hospital for the physical examination!¡± ¡°Oh!¡± ¡°That¡¯s what it is!¡± ¡°You scared us. We thought something was wrong, like in those TV dramas where the death row inmate gets a lavish last meal.¡± ¡°A physical examination is great. No more training!¡± someone exclaimed with a grin. From Wang Ye¡¯s observation, there shouldn¡¯t be any soldiers in the fifth class who entered using underhanded methods. They had all passed the physical examination legitimately. Therefore, no one was too worried about the upcoming physical examination. On the contrary, they breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing the news. In fact, some secretly wished for something to be wrong with their examination. If that were the case, they could go home! They wouldn¡¯t be deserters, and there would be no consequences or negative outcomes for leaving. This extravagant hope had crossed the minds of many recruits in the entire company. Within half a month, many had already regretted their decision to join the army. However, the punishment for desertion was too severe. Even if they regretted it, no one dared to consider that path. And now, here was an opportunity for everyone to regret. However, only a few would be selected for this opportunity. ¡°Ouch!¡± In the middle of the night, a muffled cry broke the silence of the dormitory. Wang Ye, who was sound asleep, immediately woke up. It wasn¡¯t the noise that woke him up, but rather someone stepping on him again. Rubbing his eyes and sitting up, Wang Ye looked at Qin Li, who was lying on the bed frame at the foot of the bed. He reached out and massaged Qin Li¡¯s calf. ¡°This is the second time. If you do it three more times, we¡¯ll switch. I¡¯ll sleep on top, and you¡¯ll sleep on the bottom. Then, I¡¯ll step on you every day!¡± ¡°Hehe, sorry, sorry, Brother Wang. I was just careless. The main thing is that everyone¡¯s asleep.¡± In a hushed voice, Qin Li apologized with a smile. ¡°Forget it,¡± Wang Ye replied, not bothered by it. Qin Li didn¡¯t say anything more. He simply smiled apologetically, put on his slippers, and walked over to Ye Sanshi¡¯s bed. ¡°Class monitor¡­ Class monitor¡­ I need to use the restroom.¡± Recruits had to report when they needed to use the restroom at night. Though it was inconvenient for the class monitor and might disrupt their sleep, it was a rule that had to be followed. Of course, before lights out, the squad leaders would let the recruits from their own squads use the restroom first so that everyone could sleep until morning. ¡°Okay, go ahead!¡± Ye Sanshi opened his eyes slightly but closed them again. Wang Ye sat on his bed, annoyed at being woken up by a kick. Now that he heard Qin Li wanted to use the restroom, he felt even more irritated. He stood up immediately. Under Qin Li¡¯s watchful gaze, Wang Ye said in a low voice, ¡°You woke me up. I need to pee too!¡± Then, he whispered to Ye Sanshi, ¡°Class monitor, I need to use the restroom too!¡± ¡°Alright, go!¡± Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t even open his eyes this time. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Wang Ye nudged Qin Li forward. Chapter 81 - Chapter 81: Everyone Has Their Own Ambitions, Female Soldier Chapter 81: Everyone Has Their Own Ambitions, Female Soldier Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Sss¡­ It¡¯s a bit cold! Heading out, there was a draft in the corridor, and the temperature was noticeably lower than inside the dormitory. Qin Li quickly crossed his arms and rubbed the goosebumps that were about to appear. ¡°If you¡¯re cold, then hurry up.¡± Wang Ye whispered and gave him a push. Even though it was the middle of the night, even in the southern region, it was still winter after all. The temperature in the corridor was at most around 11 or 12 degrees. The two of them were only wearing tank tops, so it was strange if they weren¡¯t cold. In any case, they were just going to the restroom. Side by side, they quickly walked towards the restroom. ¡°Hey hey!¡± Before they even got close, they heard some noises coming from inside the restroom. The two of them exchanged a glance and saw the surprise in each other¡¯s eyes. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Qin Li whispered. Wang Ye shook his head. ¡°I don¡¯t know, let¡¯s go and see!¡± Wang Ye became more alert, and the two of them approached stealthily. Soon, they witnessed a dumbfounding scene. Inside the restroom, a figure was doing push-ups on the floor¡­ ¡°Uh¡­¡± Suddenly, the new recruit who had been diligently doing push-ups froze for a moment, then quickly stood up. Because the light from outside cast the shadows of the two people at the restroom door onto the floor inside. ¡°Who¡¯s there! II The person immediately stood up. ¡°Uh¡­ brother¡­ you¡­¡± Qin Li dryly spoke up in a low voice, asking a question. By now, both Wang Ye and Qin Li had recognized him. He was a new recruit from Class Six. ¡°Uh¡­ it¡¯s you guys¡­ Are you¡­ coming to use the restroom?¡± The new recruit¡¯s face turned slightly red, his breathing was a bit heavy, and he even had sweat on his forehead. Seeing that it was Wang Ye and Qin Li, instead of the night inspection officer and other cadres, he breathed a sigh of relief. However, what he said was rather meaningless. Wang Ye really wanted to say, in the middle of the night, am I coming to the restroom or coming to find something to eat inside? ¡°What the hell are you doing? Doing push-ups in the restroom in the middle of the night, making yourself all sweaty!¡± Qin Li couldn¡¯t contain himself and spoke up again. ¡°Hehe!¡± The new recruit chuckled awkwardly and scratched his head. ¡°Well, it¡¯s a bit cold. I just did a few push-ups!¡± Wang Ye gave him a deep look. ¡°You¡­¡± Qin Li wanted to say something, but Wang Ye pushed him and said, ¡°Hurry up and use the restroom, don¡¯t you need to pee?¡± After saying that, Wang Ye walked towards one of the stalls. In fact, Wang Ye had already guessed something. They didn¡¯t do any physical training last night, and Ye Sanshi even said that they would have a medical examination tomorrow, and physical training might affect some of the physical values. And now, in the middle of the night, someone secretly ran to the restroom to do push-ups. What did they intend to do? Feeling cold? So they did a few push-ups. Can a few push-ups make you all sweaty and have a flushed face? Clearly, they were pushing themselves hard! He wouldn¡¯t be so motivated even if his squad leader punished him. ¡°Hey, you¡¯re Wang, the vice squad leader of Class Five, right!¡± While Wang Ye was using the restroom, the new recruit from Class Six couldn¡¯t help but speak up. ¡°Yeah!¡± Wang Ye turned his head and nodded. After a moment of silence, the new recruit suddenly spoke up, ¡°Can you keep this a secret?¡± He could tell that Wang Ye had probably figured it out. In fact, he didn¡¯t believe that his feeble excuse could deceive anyone. Even if Qin Li¡¯s thought process was a bit direct and he hadn¡¯t reacted yet, he would definitely catch on later. Wang Ye looked at him and then turned back to continue using the restroom. ¡°Everyone has their own aspirations. I just came to use the restroom, and didn¡¯t see anything else.¡± After Wang Ye finished speaking, he looked at Qin Li, who seemed to still be in a daze, and said, ¡°Qin Li, you didn¡¯t see anything either!¡± ¡°Uh¡­¡± Qin Li might not have snapped out of it earlier, or rather, he might not have thought in that direction, but with the conversation between the two of them just now, he couldn¡¯t help but realize it. However, upon hearing Wang Ye¡¯s words, he didn¡¯t say anything, he just glanced at the new recruit a few more times. Then he silently finished using the restroom and walked out together with Wang Ye. ¡°Wang Ge, he¡­¡± ¡°Forget it, everyone has their own aspirations. We didn¡¯t see anything, let¡¯s go to sleep!¡± Wang Ye didn¡¯t want to spread rumors, and this kind of thing wasn¡¯t considered a mistake either. If he could regret joining the army in this way and successfully return home, then so be it. Rather than making things difficult for him, it would be better to find someone else who aspires to be a soldier. By now, Wang Ye also knew that leaving the recruit company didn¡¯t mean that the recruit company was directly short of one person. Like the recruit from the Fourth Class who left, they sent another recruit who had been initially rejected by the local armed forces. The next morning, after the wake-up call sounded. ¡°You have ten minutes today. Finish your personal hygiene and then come down!¡± Downstairs, the loud voice of the company commander could be heard. There was no morning run today, as there was no physical training last night, and it was even more unnecessary this morning. Physical training sometimes elevates certain values in the body, which may result in failed medical examinations. Naturally, they had to avoid such a situation as much as possible. Of course, breakfast was out of the question today as well. After the entire company assembled, there were already transport trucks waiting outside. One by one, the new recruits squatted on the trucks just like half a month ago. The only difference was that when they came last time, everyone had a bag, but this time it was only one person. ¡°Bang! Bang!¡± The sound of the truck door closing signaled that the battle-hardened transport truck had started. Sitting in the back, through the only opening at the rear of the truck, the new recruits were all squeezed and clinging to it. ¡°We¡¯re leaving the camp!¡± ¡°We can finally see the outside world again!¡± Even though it had only been half a month, the new recruits on the truck felt as if they had been in a different world. Seeing the scenery outside again, even though it was still dark, even if they could only see a bit of the road on both sides, some blurry houses and hills, it was particularly novel to the new recruits. New recruits! Inside the truck, the Fourth Squad Leader and Ye Sanshi were sitting there wearing earphones, listening to music. Seeing the expressions of the recruits, the Fourth Squad Leader couldn¡¯t help but comment. For a battalion, there were four transport trucks today. Naturally, not all the veterans could fit in the front, and it was obvious that some of them were needed to watch over the back. However, although the Fourth Squad Leader made a comment, he didn¡¯t pay much attention to the recruits. After all, they had finally left the camp, might as well let them have some fun. Nearly two hours passed. The skies also transited from dark to dawn. Finally, the trucks arrived at their destination. ¡°Get off the truck, get off!¡± Outside, the voice of a platoon leader could be heard. Soon, the entire recruit company formed up into formation. At this moment, Wang Ye and the others also noticed. It seemed that today, not only their recruit company came for the medical examination. There were other transport trucks parked not far away, but there was no one inside anymore. They should have arrived early and were already inside being examined. ¡°Wang Ge, look, female soldiers!¡± As the formation marched toward the entrance of the hospital, a voice came from behind Wang Ye. In fact, Wang Ye had also noticed. Inside the entrance of the hospital, there was a table, and behind the table stood a female soldier. This was the first time Wang Ye had seen a female soldier in real life, if you counted the past two lifetimes together. Naturally, the same was true for the other new recruits. After all, female soldiers were really rare in the military, especially in combat units below the division level. It was rare to see female soldiers. Well¡­ except for the auntie at the convenience store, she didn¡¯t count. She wasn¡¯t a soldier. ¡°Come over here and collect your medical examination forms!¡± The female soldier at the entrance saw the new recruits from the Iron Bone Hero Battalion approaching and shouted at them. As for the fact that most of the new recruits¡¯ gazes were fixed on her at this moment, she simply ignored it. The soldiers below, not to mention the new recruits, even the veterans, were like this. After all, they hadn¡¯t seen a woman for months, and now, let alone a beautiful and elegant female soldier, even if it was an old lady sweeping the floor, they would take a few more glances.. Chapter 82 - Chapter 82: Sudden Situation, Someone Wants to Jump Off the Building Chapter 82: Sudden Situation, Someone Wants to Jump Off the Building Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The reexamination items, looking at the form in hand, were basically the same as the first time. However, there was a difference this time compared to the first time. During the first medical examination, you would take the form and follow the signs or the guidance of the hospital staff, queuing up and going to each examination location on your own. But this time, the class leader led the entire class in an orderly manner. One by one, they went through the process. Wang Ye, who hadn¡¯t eaten breakfast, felt a bit hungry. But there was no choice, they didn¡¯t provide breakfast here. He could only endure it and have lunch after returning. Around nine o¡¯clock, Wang Ye and the others had just come out of a room. ¡°Damn, that creepy old man, he even groped me¡­¡± Just as they walked out, Qin Li¡¯s face was full of anger and sadness. Not only him, but others also felt a bit embarrassed. The physical examination this time was even more embarrassing than the communal baths last time. And this time, there was a military doctor and a female nurse inside. Some were examined by the female nurse, while others were personally examined by the old man. Well¡­ it was awkward either way. ¡°This time, during the examination, they even played with my testes¡­¡± Beside him, Gu Yingnan also had a look of embarrassment. Haha! Wang Ye burst into laughter at their expressions and words. ¡°This woman definitely has a problem. She specifically chose you, Wang Ye, to examine. It must be because you¡¯re good-looking!¡± Wang Ye¡¯s laughter made Liang Fan a bit uncomfortable. And when he said that, Wan Baojiang immediately responded with a bit of pride, ¡°Hche, that¡¯s right! Girls are visual creatures too. Even though this is work, they definitely choose the handsome ones. There¡¯s no chance for the ugly ones.¡± He was also examined by the female nurse. Although it was embarrassing during the examination, after hearing them say this upon coming out, and comparing it, he naturally felt proud. ¡°Alright, alright, don¡¯t block the door. Are we done with the examination? Does anyone have any issues?¡± At that moment, Ye Sanshi, who had been waiting outside, walked over. ¡°No, we¡¯re all good.¡± Liang Fan patted his chest confidently. There shouldn¡¯t be any problems with this checkpoint. After all, the examination standards here were the same as outside. If everyone could pass it once, the short training of just over ten days wouldn¡¯t affect their ability to pass the second time. Unless they got injured during training. But if such a situation occurred, they would definitely treat the injuries before the examination. ¡°Well, okay. Give me the forms, we¡¯ll go down first. We¡¯ll return once the other classes are done.¡± ¡°Squad leader, can I go to the restroom first?¡± When Wang Ye handed in his form, he asked Ye Sanshi. ¡°Hmm? Didn¡¯t you go earlier during the examination?¡± Ye Sanshi was puzzled for a moment, but without waiting for Wang Ye¡¯s answer, he spoke again, ¡°Alright, go ahead.¡± ¡°Yes! Thank you, squad leader!¡± Wang Ye thanked him with a smile and immediately turned around and walked away. The examination was currently taking place on the third floor, but regardless of the floor, the hospital had restrooms. At the end of the corridor was the clearly marked location of the restroom. In reality, Wang Ye didn¡¯t need to use the restroom. He wanted to wash up. Being touched all over just now, especially in certain areas, made Wang Ye feel a bit uncomfortable even though she was wearing medical gloves. Once he entered the restroom, Wang Ye went straight into one of the larger stalls. Once inside, Wang Ye produced a bottle of water in his hands. He had bought a bottle of mineral water and some other items like chocolates, biscuits, and sausages when he stocked up on supplies in the storage space before coming here. He had bought ten bottles of mineral water in total. He was prepared, as he had read online that sometimes soldiers would get hungry. However, until now, Wang Ye hadn¡¯t encountered such a situation, so the items in his storage space had remained untouched. But now, the water was finally being put to use. Although there were sinks outside, Wang Ye didn¡¯t have anything to carry water with. Meanwhile, just as Wang Ye was washing up in the restroom, the elevator doors opened outside, and a group of people walked out. Ye Sanshi was currently waiting there with his class. When he saw them come out, he didn¡¯t greet them because he didn¡¯t recognize them. They weren¡¯t from the Iron Bones Hero Regiment. ¡°Just queue up here, I¡¯ll step aside for a moment!¡± Their class leader, a corporal, brought them here, and after arranging his own class while looking at the people queuing outside the examination room, he said a sentence. However, as soon as he finished speaking, a new recruit in his group suddenly spoke up, ¡°Report, squad leader, I want to go to the restroom!¡± ¡°What restroom? Didn¡¯t you all go to the restroom downstairs during the urine test just now?¡± The squad leader scolded him. Instantly, the new recruit didn¡¯t say anything and just stood there with his head lowered. ¡°Alright, go quickly and come back!¡± The squad leader glanced at the queue, realizing that it might take another half an hour for their turn, so he changed his response. ¡°Yes! The new recruit didn¡¯t say thank you, he just left the line. ¡°Liu Hao, you go with him!¡± Just as he was about to leave, the squad leader called out to another new recruit in his group. This was his vice squad leader. ¡°Yes! Another person from the group quickly caught up with the new recruit in front. The two of them walked side by side toward the end of the corridor. ¡°Brother, if you really need to go to the restroom, don¡¯t cause any trouble, okay?¡± When they were close to the restroom, there was no one in the corridor anymore. The new recruit called by the squad leader whispered to him. ¡°You¡¯re overthinking things.¡± The recruit who needed to use the restroom casually replied. ¡°Alright then, you go in. I¡¯ll wait for you at the door.¡± Just as he was about to move, the squad leader of their group called out to the new recruit. This recruit was known as Yan Hai. The recruit who needed to use the toilet entered the stall. However, he fell down and shouted. ¡°Huh? What the hell?¡± Inside the restroom, Wang Ye, just finished washing up with half a bottle of water in his hand, was taken aback. What¡¯s going on? Who¡¯s shouting like that? This is the headquarters hospital. Who¡¯s causing trouble? As soon as this thought crossed his mind, Wang Ye heard a voice outside, full of curses. ¡°You bastards, get lost! Stay away from me! If you don¡¯t, I¡¯ll jump right now. I want to see the commander. Inform them quickly, or I¡¯ll jump from here!¡± Wang Ye was stunned inside the restroom. What was happening? ¡°Notify the commander. If not I¡¯m going to jump!¡± Wang Ye was dumbfounded. Was someone threatening to jump off the building? If he remembered correctly, this was just the third floor of the headquarters hospital, right? Could someone really jump from there? Well, that wasn¡¯t the main point now. The main point was that someone was using that method to threaten to see the commander! Wang Ye was genuinely shocked. What a big deal. It has escalated to this point. ¡°Stay calm, stay calm!¡± Inside the restroom, there was no one else, but Wang Ye could hear someone at the entrance. At that moment, it was him speaking up. But the next second, ¡°Get lost! You lackey! Let me tell you, if I don¡¯t see the commander today, I¡¯ll jump right from here. I¡¯ll make a big scene out of this. You bastards¡­ Today, I¡¯m going all out!¡± ¡°Yan Hai, calm down, come down first¡­¡± ¡°Alright, alright, I was wrong before. I shouldn¡¯t have hit you. You come down first, and we can talk about anything you want when we go back¡­ Don¡¯t worry, this time, we will fulfill any request you have!¡± At that moment, another voice came from outside, sounding like the soldier¡¯s squad leader or platoon leader. Wang Ye speculated and also caught a hint from their conversation. It seemed like this soldier was beaten, and that¡¯s why this scene was unfolding now. Wow, this new recruit is really brave. After getting beaten, he immediately wants to file a complaint with the commander in this way. Wang Ye was once again shocked. ¡°Get lost¡­. Do you think I still believe in you?¡± Chapter 83 - Chapter 83: Mission, Acting and Saving People Chapter 83: Mission, Acting and Saving People Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Outside, the argument continued, and Wang Ye quietly walked out of the bathroom. The layout of this restroom was no different from a typical public restroom. There were separate doors for men and women on both sides, with handwashing sinks and the main entrance outside. He walked to the entrance of the men¡¯s restroom. Wang Ye still couldn¡¯t see the guy who was about to jump off the building outside, but he could see a new recruit standing helplessly at the entrance of the restroom. ¡°Mission reminder: Save a life, gain seven levels of merit. Save the jumping recruit and earn two skill points.¡± ¡°What?¡± Wang Ye was taken aback by the sudden mission information in his mind at the entrance of the men¡¯s restroom. What was this about? Saving a life? Was the guy outside really going to die? Wang Ye was originally planning to assess the situation first, or rather, he wasn¡¯t prepared to do anything yet. After all, the tone and intention of the new recruit didn¡¯t seem like he really wanted to jump. He just wanted to see the company commander or make a big fuss to complain to higher authorities. But now, with this mission from the system. For a moment, Wang Ye started to feel a bit nervous. His mind quickly turned. It was definitely not feasible to rush out directly now. If he remembered correctly, there was at least a three to four-meter distance from the restroom door to the window at the end of the corridor. Although the distance was very short, and he could cross it with just a few steps. But if he were to rush out directly, and the person outside got scared and jumped, then he, Wang Ye, would be doing more harm than good. What should he do? Wang Ye was racking his brain for ideas, while the soldier at the door hadn¡¯t noticed him yet. Well, his attention was fully focused on the person on the window ledge outside, so he didn¡¯t have the attention to spare for what was behind him. At the other end of the corridor, Ye Sanshi and the others were still there. They had originally planned to wait for Wang Ye to finish using the restroom before going down together. Unexpectedly, just as they waited for a while, they encountered such a situation. ¡°Squad leader, Wang Ye is still in the restroom,¡± Song Yuejin whispered as he approached. ¡°Okay.¡± Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t even look at him, just responded with an ¡°okay.¡± Needless to say, he wasn¡¯t forgetful. How could he not remember that his vice squad leader was still in the restroom. ¡°What¡¯s going on? Who is it?¡± At this moment, someone ran up the stairs from the side. It was Wu Jianfeng, with an anxious expression, accompanied by two captains that Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t recognize. They were the company commander and platoon leader of another new recruits¡¯ company, whom the three of them knew. They happened to encounter each other here today, chatting on the first floor, and heard that someone on the third floor was threatening to jump and see the company commander. In an instant, all three of them were stunned. While cursing inwardly, they were also worried that it might be one of their own soldiers. Of course, it was a mess. If it wasn¡¯t their soldier, they would definitely be called in by their superiors for a discussion. But if it was their soldier, they would be in big trouble. To actually come to the direct-affiliated hospital of the division to threaten to jump and see the company commander. They had never seen such a thing before, and they definitely didn¡¯t want to see it. Because it would become widely known. The name of a new recruit might not be remembered, but it would be spread outside as ¡°the new recruit from a certain battalion of a certain regiment, causing such trouble.¡± Their future would be ruined. Even if it wasn¡¯t completely ruined, it would definitely be greatly affected. And there was even the possibility of implicating their regiment commander, the political commissar¡­ ¡°Captain, it¡¯s not our soldier!¡± Ye Sanshi whispered in a low voice at this moment. Of course, he didn¡¯t need to say it, because all three of them had seen it. At this moment, Wu Jianfeng and one of the captains¡¯ faces relaxed slightly, and they breathed a sigh of relief. But the other captain, the company commander, felt a tingling sensation on his scalp. His whole body trembled. ¡°Yan Hai!¡± With a grim face, he stepped forward, pushing aside the people who had been queuing up but were now blocking the passage. ¡°You stop right there! Stand there! If you come any closer, I¡¯ll jump, and if I jump, I¡¯ll take you with me!¡± At the window, clinging to the window frame, the recruit outside the window was shouting at the top of his lungs, pointing at the captain. ¡°It¡¯s you! It¡¯s you! What did you say about criticizing and educating, handling it seriously? And what happened in the end? You just said a few words to him during assembly, and then I was beaten again at night. Did you care? Don¡¯t tell me you didn¡¯t know, you deliberately condoned and protected him. I¡¯m telling you, you are primarily responsible for this. When the company commander arrives, I will definitely report you!¡± Inside the restroom, Wang Ye listened with his eyes wide open. This¡­ Well, Wang Ye also figured something out. The recruit must have been beaten during regular training, and he went to complain to the company commander. After all, there were explicit regulations now that soldiers were not allowed to be physically abused or verbally humiliated in the military. These things could be easily found online before the recruits entered. And then the recruit stubbornly stuck to his point. The squad leader beat him, he went to complain to the company commander, and then the squad leader was criticized by the company commander during assembly. But in the end, the squad leader not only didn¡¯t change but also beat him again at night. And this time, he must have held it in. He held it in until now, and when he arrived here, he exploded, taking the opportunity to threaten to jump from the window. As for why he chose this place, Wang Ye guessed that he probably didn¡¯t have a chance to go to a higher place. After all, the other physical examinations were on the first and second floors. The first floor was out of the question, and if he clung to the window ledge on the second floor, it probably wouldn¡¯t have any deterrence. He would be pulled back up as soon as he went up. And as for other higher rooftops, the physical examinations this time were conducted by platoon, and this was the last one. After the examination, they would be leaving. So even though it was only the third floor and seemed less intimidating, he had no other choice. Thinking about this, Wang Ye suddenly came up with a solution. Looking at the soldier at the door, he turned around. When the soldier saw Wang Ye, he was slightly stunned to see someone else with him. Wang Ye raised his hand and made a ¡°shh¡± gesture. Suddenly, Wang Ye approached him and shouted loudly, ¡°Haha, my brother outside, well done! I support you! Damn it, I¡¯ll join you too!¡± As he spoke, Wang Ye reached out and pulled the stunned soldier at the door into the restroom. Then he walked out himself. ¡°Brother, I support you! Damn it, I¡¯m joining you! My squad leader beat me too. I complained to our company commander, but he didn¡¯t do anything, and the squad leader continued to bully me. Just the night before yesterday, I was sleeping soundly, and a few veteran soldiers rushed in, covered my head with a blanket, and beat me up. Afterward, they threatened me, saying that if I dared to complain again, they would break my legs.¡± Wang Ye now had a face full of sorrow, standing at the entrance of the restroom, loudly shouting in a grieving and angry manner. This situation directly shocked the soldier outside the window, who was clinging to the window frame, holding onto the window pillar, and his whole person outside. Of course, he was stunned, but Wang Ye wasn¡¯t. At this moment, Wang Ye turned around, pointing to Ye Sanshi behind the crowd in the aisle. ¡°Ye Sanshi, Blackfaced Ye, you scoundrel, let me tell you, today I¡¯m also joining in the madness. Oh, here comes the company commander too. Haha, you guys wait, I¡¯m going all out today, even if I¡¯m expelled, I¡¯ll still make a complaint. I¡¯m going all out!¡± Wang Ye acted as if he were crazy, shouting with all his might. After saying this, he turned around furiously. For a moment, everyone on the third floor was in a state of confusion and astonishment. Including Ye Sanshi and the members of the fifth squad, as well as Wu Jianfeng. No one expected that a new problem would arise before the previous one was resolved. One person threatening to jump to see the company commander was already bad enough, but now it had actually resonated¡­ ¡°This¡­ is he your soldier?¡± Wu Jianfeng, an officer, asked another captain who was standing next to him, speaking dryly. With this sentence, Wu Jianfeng snapped out of his stupor. Immediately, while pushing aside the people in front of him, he shouted, ¡°Wang Ye, don¡¯t be impulsive. Let¡¯s talk about it. It hasn¡¯t reached this point yet. I promise, I promise to punish Ye Sanshi later. Don¡¯t be impulsive.¡± Wu Jianfeng pushed his way through the crowd, shouting towards Wang Ye. Wang Ye turned around and cursed, ¡°Get lost, you bunch of scoundrels! I won¡¯t believe you. I¡¯m going all out today. Even if the company commander comes, I¡¯m still jumping!¡± After saying that, Wang Ye had already reached the window ledge. Turning around, the soldier clinging to the window ledge was still in a state of shock. He didn¡¯t expect that his actions would actually stimulate others to make the same choice. ¡°Good, brother, don¡¯t be afraid. We¡¯re going all out together. Come up here¡­ Ah! Why are you grabbing me?¡± He didn¡¯t even finish his words when he suddenly screamed in surprise. At that moment, Wang Ye didn¡¯t have the mood to say anything to him. He turned around and shouted, ¡°Quick, someone help!¡± In fact, he didn¡¯t need to shout because the soldier¡¯s platoon leader and squad leader, after being momentarily stunned, quickly rushed over after seeing the situation. And behind them, Ye Sanshi, with a dark face, followed along, not to mention him, even the other captain who was with him also followed. At this moment, the sudden turn of events left them bewildered. But they quickly rushed up. ¡°Ah, you scoundrel, you tricked me¡­ Outside the window, the soldier who was grabbed by Wang Ye¡¯s hand and leg was struggling, trying to kick Wang Ye away. But it was useless. After kicking him, Wang Ye pulled his leg even harder. For a while, he held onto the window frame tightly and refused to come in, but his hand and leg were still being pulled in by Wang Ye. They were deadlocked in this position. Of course, this was just the current situation. In less than two seconds, Wu Jianfeng and the others rushed over. Without any explanation, they came up and helped grab his hands and feet. ¡°Ah, get away¡­ I won¡¯t come down, I won¡¯t come down¡­¡± This person struggled fiercely, but it was futile. With so many people rushing up, even if he held onto the window ledge with one hand and one foot, it was useless. He was directly pried away, and his whole person was brought in- Chapter 84 - Chapter 84: The New Recruit Who Made the Quickest Chapter 84: The New Recruit Who Made the Quickest Contribution, Requirements for Promotion Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Drag Boat Translation ir You deceived me, you damn bastard. I hope you die a horrible death!¡± The man was lifted up and looked at Wang Ye, who had just released his grip on his foot. Turning his head, he glared fiercely at Wang Ye and cursed loudly. Wang Ye was speechless. He really wanted to say, if it weren¡¯t for the system issuing the task and the system message saying you would die, I wouldn¡¯t bother with this mess. Is this situation dangerous? For Wang Ye, it wasn¡¯t actually dangerous. It just had some risks. If he intervened and accidentally provoked this person and caused him to jump off, he would be responsible. But the outcome turned out well. Even though he was being cursed by the person. It didn¡¯t matter. Alright, buddy, you¡¯ve caused enough trouble. The superiors will definitely know about today¡¯s incident. I¡¯m helping you here. If I didn¡¯t pull you down, would you really jump to your death when the superiors couldn¡¯t come in time or if they weren¡¯t here?¡± ir Wang Ye asked the recruit. He only said this one sentence because the next second he was dragged away by someone. ir You did a great job, kid! On Ye Sanshi¡¯s big tan face, a wide grin appeared, and he was very happy. While speaking, he even punched Wang Ye in the chest. ir Ouch, Squad Leader, that hurts!¡± Wang Ye covered his chest and laughed. Haha! It should hurt. Who told you to act on your own and come out? You little brat, you¡¯re asking for trouble!¡± ir Ye Sanshi¡¯s voice was loud at this moment. After he finished speaking, he looked at the other now recruits who were originally in line for the inspection and even the veterans from other units and shouted loudly, ¡°What are you looking at? This is my vice squad leader. I have never hit him before. Just now, our vice squad leader was saving someone. Don¡¯t take his words seriously!¡± The third floor was in chaos at this moment. After all, there were several platoons of soldiers waiting in line for the medical examination. It was quite empty before, with everyone lining up against the walls. But now, with this incident, the new recruits in the corridor couldn¡¯t maintain order. Moreover, there were more people coming from behind, causing the entire corridor to be crowded except for the toilet area. However, because the incident happened suddenly and not much time had passed, there were no high-ranking officials present at the moment. But they were expected to arrive soon. However, obviously, the new recruit platoon leader Yan Hai didn¡¯t want to stay there anymore. He stared directly at the new recruit squad leader Yan Hai, asking him to take the person away with him. The incident had escalated, so while the hospital or the headquarters hadn¡¯t reacted yet, he planned to take the person back first. Although this incident would definitely be reported to the headquarters today, if the person were taken away directly by the headquarters and sent back to the regiment for punishment, there would be a big difference. 11 Comrade, thank you! M M They didn¡¯t take the elevator and instead took the stairs. Before going downstairs, their platoon leader and Wang Ye thanked them. As for the new recruit, when he was being carried away, he was still struggling and cursing, especially when he saw his platoon leader and Wang Ye thanking each other. Immediately, he glared angrily at Wang Ye and sprayed curses at him. II You bastard, you damn scoundrel, I hope you die¡­ 11 Ho was very unwilling. Looking at his current appearance, if he could break free, he would definitely come over and beat up Wang Ye. Wang Ye remained silent. There was nothing to say. From the system, he knew something was going to happen, but this person didn¡¯t think so. He just thought that as long as he stood there, nothing would happen. After all, he never really intended to jump off. He just wanted to make a big fuss and file a complaint. Well done!¡¯1 Wu Jianfeng returned at this time, patted Wang Ye¡¯s shoulder, and praised him with a smile. II 1 was afraid he would really jump!¡± Wang Ye pretended to be foolish and laughed. 11 Pretending to be ignorant was fine. The good deed had already been done, and Wang Ye had already checked the system rewards. The skill points had increased to five. Although he was used at. But to be fair, there were still curses coming from the corridor at this moment. But what did that matter? In fact, Wang Ye was starting to look forward to it. Was what he did considered meritorious? He hadn¡¯t thought about it before, but now Wang Ye suddenly realized it. Of course, he didn¡¯t ask about it now. In fact, there was no need to ask. Because Wu Jianfeng took the initiative to say, ¡°You did a great job this time. When we go back, I will put in a request for commendation for you!¡± At this moment, the eyes of the other five new recruits next to him, as well as the new recruits from other squads and even other units who came here to prepare for the inspection, were a little envious when they looked at Wang Ye. Is this considered meritorious? He¡¯s only been in the army for such a short time! In a short while, Wang Ye and Wu Jianfeng were called away, and Ye Sanshi took the remaining members of the fifth platoon downstairs again to wait outside. As for Wu Jianfeng and Wang Ye, they were taken to an office. This time, you¡¯ve become famous. I¡¯ve been in the army for so many years, and the commanding officer might not even remember my name, but he will definitely remember your name this time!¡± ir In the office, there was no one present for the time being. After Wu Jianfeng brought Wang Ye in, the person who accompanied them left. With the door closed now, Wu Jianfeng smiled and spoke. Wang Ye pretended to smile and scratched his head. ¡°Well, I didn¡¯t expect to encounter such a thing!¡± To be honest, he didn¡¯t dislike it. Although he hadn¡¯t thought too much about it before, now he had time to think about it. Haha, who could have expected such a thing? You¡¯re lucky, but luck has to be seized. Your ability to come up with a solution in such a short time is your talent.¡± ir Saying this, Wu Jianfeng sighed with emotion. ¡¯ You¡¯ve only been in the army for half a month, and if nothing unexpected happens, you will definitely receive a third-class merit this time.¡± After expressing his emotions, Wu Jianfeng looked at Wang Ye, who was staring at him wide-eyed, and laughed again. ¡°You! You¡¯re the fastest new recruit I¡¯ve seen getting meritorious service!¡± Lieutenant, who was the fastest new recruit in terms of meritorious service that you¡¯ve seen?¡± Wang Ye smiled and asked in return. After all, there were no other people present now, so they could chat casually. ir A look of reminiscence appeared on Wu Jianfeng¡¯s face. ¡°It was in the new recruit company. 1 was in the new recruit company at a training base directly under the division. There were a lot of people there. When we were shooting for the first time, the division staff came.¡± He said that if anyone scored a perfect score on their first shooting, they would receive a third-class merit. I got it!¡± 11 ¡°Um¡­ II Wang Ye was stunned. He had a question in his mind. Was he being fooled? Seeing Wang Ye¡¯s surprised expression, Wu Jianfeng burst into Laughter, ¡°What? Don¡¯t believe me?¡± ir No, no, no¡­¡± Wang Ye shook his head. Nonsense, if he could say that, how could he not believe it? Lieutenant, if we score a perfect score in shooting this year, can we also receive a third-class merit?¡± Wang Ye asked immediately. He didn¡¯t want to hear him bragging, and he wouldn¡¯t ask about his glorious deeds of being fooled. He might as well change the subject. it Wu Jianfeng had already reached that point and smiled, ¡°it¡¯s not certain, it also depends on luck. It¡¯s not every year a new recruit can score a perfect score and receive third-class merit. It depends on the current situation. However, at the very least, receiving an award is inevitable¡­ and you can also take a photo with the brigade commander who attends.¡± Wang Ye really wanted to say, I don¡¯t want a photo. It¡¯s not like I¡¯m a beautiful woman. But when he heard that scoring a perfect score in shooting could get at least one award and even a chance to receive a third-class merit, Wang Ye was actually a little excited. Lieutenant, I read some information before coming hero, and it seems that you can get promoted by receiving two third-class merits, is that right?¡± ir Oh, you¡¯re thinking about getting promoted!¡± Wu Jianfeng laughed. Wang Ye smirked. Wasn¡¯t that obvious? If he could become an officer, why would he want to be a foot soldier? Wu Jianfeng smiled and said, ¡°Forget about promotion. That¡¯s for university students. Arc you a university student?¡± ir Huh?¡± Wang Ye was taken aback. He really didn¡¯t know this. What ¡¯huh¡¯? 1 haven¡¯t finished yet,¡± Wu Jianfeng continued smiling. ¡°Although you can¡¯t get promoted, you can be recommended to enter a military academy!¡± ir ir Recommended? ir h ir Yes, recommended. In fact, it¡¯s also a form of promotion. It¡¯s just because of the academic qualifications. Promotion means becoming an officer and then undergoing training at the military academy for a period of time. On the other hand, being recommended means studying for four years!¡± ir Alright!¡± Wang Ye nodded. He hadn¡¯t looked into these details before he came. Wu Jianfeng continued, ¡°Don¡¯t think about it for now. Even if you achieve another third-class merit, it won¡¯t be enough. Being recommended to enter a military academy has more requirements than just meritorious service.¡± ir¡¯ What requirements!¡± Wang Ye immediately asked. Wu Jianfeng didn¡¯t beat around the bush and smiled, ¡°For example, you need to have excellent military skills, and you need to be a squad leader first.¡± This statement made Wang Ye a little helpless. Excellent military skills? Docs marching and internal affairs count? Even if they did, they weren¡¯t enough. As for being a squad leader? Does being the vice squad leader of the new recruit company count? It definitely didn¡¯t. Wu Jianfeng patted Wang Ye¡¯s shoulder and said, ¡°Train hard. This third-class merit was a coincidence, but you shouldn¡¯t expect another coincidence like this. To achieve merit in the army, you ultimately rely on your own abilities. Once you have military strength, everything else will become easier.¡± Wu Jianfeng didn¡¯t say much else to Wang Ye. He didn¡¯t even mention anything like coming to his platoon when he was assigned to a platoon. Because when a new recruit was assigned to a platoon, it wasn¡¯t up to the new recruit to decide. In fact, he had confidence in Wang Ye at the moment. He was smart and quick-witted. But if he wanted to keep Wang Ye, he had to go back first. Telling this to Wang Ye was useless, he had to find the regimental commander.. Chapter 85 - Chapter 85: Wu Jianfeng, the Furious Returner Chapter 85: Wu Jianfeng, the Furious Returner Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In the meeting room, Wang Ye and Wu Jianfeng were chatting casually. There were no other people present, and they were no longer in the new recruit company. Moreover, Wang Ye had just done something significant. At this moment, Wu Jianfeng appeared very amiable. Just like the first night when they joined the recruits, Wu Jianfeng¡¯s demeanor was the same. Gone were the seriousness, sternness, and harshness of the following days. They chatted for almost half an hour. ¡°Click.¡± The door was pushed open. ¡°Colonel!¡± Wang Ye and Wu Jianfeng were sitting casually, but they immediately stood up and saluted. Because the person entering was a colonel with two stars on his shoulders. ¡°Please sit¡­ I was dealing with that matter just now.¡± The colonel who entered was very friendly, and he smiled and gestured for them to put down their salute hands while also explaining what happened. After he sat down, he looked at the two and said, ¡°I am the director of our division¡¯s affiliated hospital¡­¡± At this moment, Wang Ye finally noticed that the colonel¡¯s collar insignia seemed a bit different. ¡°Hey, Captain, they let us have lunch. Aren¡¯t you hungry?¡± In the parking lot outside the hospital, after Wang Ye got into a Jeep, he couldn¡¯t help but ask Wu Jianfeng. In the office just now, they didn¡¯t talk much. Mainly, the director praised Wang Ye a lot, giving recognition to his performance today. He said he would help report on today¡¯s situation and give him credit and the like. Naturally, Wang Ye was delighted to hear these words. If Wu Jianfeng helping him with credit wasn¡¯t enough, then the words from this high-ranking officer would definitely be reliable! However, that¡¯s not the focus now. The focus now was that Wang Ye was indeed hungry, and it was already time for a meal. The director had just invited Wang Ye and Wu Jianfeng to have a meal together, but Wu Jianfeng declined. He said his new recruits were still waiting, and he needed to join them as soon as possible. But in fact¡­ Actually, while they were waiting in the office earlier, he made a phone call. He called the instructor and told him that if all the new recruits in the company had finished their physical examinations, they didn¡¯t need to wait for him and Wang Ye. They could stay with the jeep that he and the instructor came in. And now, in the parking lot, there was only one jeep left from the Iron Bones Hero Regimnent¡¯s new recruit company. There was no driver either because when they came, Wu Jianfeng drove himself. ¡°I was just being polite. I thought I would show off a bit, but who knew he would just say, Okay¡­¡± At this moment, Wu Jianfeng looked embarrassed. Having a meal with a leader, even if it¡¯s in the cafeteria, is an opportunity. Although they were not from the same system, and he was not a direct commanding officer, just being able to establish some connections with the director of a hospital was a good thing. Speaking frankly, he was still single, and there were many beautiful female military doctors and nurses in the hospital. They were valuable resources. But who would have expected that he wanted to show off a bit and demonstrate his sense of responsibility as a platoon leader. And then, the director didn¡¯t play by the rules at all. Instead of trying to keep him, he simply said, ¡°Okay¡­¡± What could he say? He couldn¡¯t say anything. He could only lead Wang Ye, who hadn¡¯t even had breakfast, with an empty stomach. ¡°Alright, you won¡¯t starve.¡± Wu Jianfeng looked at Wang Ye, rubbing his stomach, and said without a good temper, ¡°Let¡¯s go. There¡¯s a small town on the way. We¡¯ll park there, and I¡¯ll treat you to a meal outside for lunch!¡± It was almost noon now. Although they would definitely have food in the mess hall if they went back now. But Wu Jianfeng also felt a bit guilty toward Wang Ye. They could have eaten right away. And they would have eaten with their leader. But now, they hadn¡¯t even eaten anything, and if they were to go back, they would have to endure hunger for another two hours on the way. So he was ready to pay for it himself. At three o¡¯clock in the afternoon, when Wang Ye returned to the new recruit platoon, the fifth platoon had already started training outside. Wang Ye changed into his training uniform in the dormitory and hurried to the training ground. ¡°Report!¡± ¡°Well, fall in!¡± Ye Sanshi smiled at Wang Ye, but he didn¡¯t say much at the moment. ¡°Brother Wang, how did it go? Did you receive an award? Didn¡¯t you meet the brigade commander?¡± Even though Ye Sanshi stood in front of him, Liang Fan couldn¡¯t help but ask quietly. ¡°Shut up, Liang Fan, have you forgotten what you¡¯re doing now?¡± Ye Sanshi¡¯s face changed instantly. He was smiling just now, but now he became serious. Instantly, Liang Fan became obedient. Wang Ye glanced at him with a smile on his lips, but he didn¡¯t say anything. Of course, how could he say anything now? ¡°Let me tell you all, the military has rules. Regardless of when or under what circumstances, rules and discipline must be obeyed at all times.¡± Ye Sanshi reprimanded everyone with a serious face. After finishing, he suddenly ordered, ¡°At ease¡­ Alright, take a ten-minute break. Drink water if you¡¯re thirsty, go to the bathroom if you need to.¡± ¡°Wang Ye, come with me¡­¡± The change in the situation stunned the members of the fifth platoon. Then, someone secretly complained and even cursed Ye Sanshi inwardly, ¡°He was curious himself and didn¡¯t allow us to ask. Now he wants to ask himself and won¡¯t even include us. We¡¯re also curious!¡± ¡°This is how everything happens¡­¡± At the division headquarters, after Wu Jianfeng sent Wang Ye back to the new recruit platoon, he hurriedly came here. At this moment, the division commander, the chief of staff, and the division staff officers were all present in the meeting room. Wu Jianfeng stood in the middle of the meeting and explained the whole incident at the hospital in detail from beginning to end. ¡°Well, this soldier is quite outstanding, quick-witted, and daring. Most new recruits wouldn¡¯t dare to take action in such a situation. But he not only dared to act but also immediately came up with a way to save the person. He deserves praise!¡± The division commander smiled, genuinely happy today. Compared to sitting in the division and receiving good news, it felt entirely different from the situation with the commander of the second battalion. The commander of the second battalion, who was the officer in charge of the new recruit incident at the division hospital before, belonged to the type of person who received blame from above even if he sat in the battalion. This time, he would definitely have to reflect on himself and might even be criticized by the entire division. But for Wu Jianfeng, he had a soldier in the new recruit company who saved a person and turned the tide. In this incident, he played a completely opposite role. Whether now or in the future, whenever someone mentioned this incident or the new recruit involved, they would undoubtedly mention that he was from the Iron Bones Hero Regiment. In fact, just now, the commander of the second regiment called him. He expressed his gratitude over the phone. After all, without Wang Ye, if the brigade commander had really gone there today, he would definitely not have had a good ending. In fact, they already knew that the brigade commander had actually been ready to leave earlier. They heard that the car was even called for, but then the matter was resolved, so they dropped the plan. ¡°Haha, indeed excellent!¡± The chief of staff also smiled, ¡°This soldier has exceptional adaptability and quick thinking. Moreover, he became the vice squad leader right after joining as a new recruit. His execution must be excellent. This kind of soldier is a natural talent for reconnaissance. Commander, I suggest¡­¡± ¡°No!¡± Wu Jianfeng almost jumped up. Before the chief of staff finished speaking, he directly interrupted. Although the chief of staff is a superior officer, Wu Jianfeng couldn¡¯t manage that much at the moment. ¡°Damn it, he¡¯s blatantly trying to take my soldier!¡± he thought to himself. You see, when a new recruit platoon led the troops, besides accumulating personal experience, another advantage was the ability to choose good soldiers to keep. But now, the chief of staff¡¯s intention was to transfer Wang Ye to his direct subordinate, Criminal Investigation Platoon.. Chapter 86 - Chapter 86: Poaching People, A Great Reorganization Is Chapter 86: Poaching People, A Great Reorganization Is Coming Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The Iron Bones Hero Regiment belonged to the Mecha Infantry Team. They had no reconnaissance companies under their jurisdiction. However, there was a scout assigned to the police detective company. The chief of staff¡¯s words clearly indicated his desire to recruit Wang Ye directly into the reconnaissance platoon of the police reconnaissance company. In normal circumstances, Wu Jianfeng wouldn¡¯t dare to challenge the chief of staff, but this situation was different. He couldn¡¯t hold back his anger. The army was always in need of talented soldiers, and now that he was about to lose one, he couldn¡¯t keep quiet. ¡°Why not? A good soldier should be a scout. Wang Ye is suitable,¡± the chief of staff calmly responded, not getting angry at Wu Jianfeng¡¯s defiance of the rules. ¡°These are my soldiers!¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s face turned red with anger, his voice muffled as he spoke. He didn¡¯t even bother looking at the chief of staff, directing his words to the regiment commander. ¡°Haha¡­ It¡¯s only been a few days. What¡¯s the harm in taking a few soldiers!¡± The regiment commander chuckled, seeing the situation from a different perspective. In his mind, it didn¡¯t matter where Wang Ye went; they were all soldiers under his command. However, he couldn¡¯t express this sentiment. ¡°Alright, it¡¯s still early for the new recruits to leave the company. Let¡¯s not discuss this further for now.¡± The regiment commander ended the topic and shifted his attention to the walking director, instructing him to focus on the group¡¯s ideology education work. ¡°I¡¯ll prepare the plan right away,¡± the officer replied. ¡°Yes!¡± The regiment commander nodded, turning to the chief of staff. ¡°During this period, all the departments in the regiment must completely change their working style. We¡¯ve already given strict orders for that. Previously, we couldn¡¯t enforce it properly, but now we have to take advantage of this situation to address it. We need to work with the main committee and eliminate these negative influences in the group, from their thoughts to their actions!¡± ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll keep that in mind,¡± the chief of staff agreed. The regiment commander then turned his attention back to Wu Jianfeng. ¡°Regarding Wang Ye¡¯s case, the following regiments will give him credit. His decisiveness, agility, and courage deserve recognition. However, as he is still in the recruit company, this matter should not be publicized. When the time comes, you will arrange the merit process within the recruit company.¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wu Jianfeng straightened up and responded promptly, displaying a more serious attitude compared to the two leaders. The regiment commander continued, ¡°We must take this incident as a warning. Although it occurred in the second regiment, we should still take it seriously. I don¡¯t want such a thing to happen in our regiment, especially among the new recruits. Their minds do not change quickly, and we cannot allow the veterans to influence them negatively.¡± At this point, the regiment commander looked at Wu Jianfeng with a serious expression. ¡°Company Commander Wu, the new recruits must lead their troops in a civilized manner and completely prevent such incidents from happening again. Can you do that?¡± ¡°Mission guaranteed to be completed!¡± Wu Jianfeng appeared serious on the surface, but deep down, he had reservations. It was not easy to carry out such a task, especially with the recruits who had not yet adapted to military life. Some of them were rebellious and unwilling to follow orders. It would be challenging to persuade them with just words, and not many class monitors had the patience to deal with such situations. As Wu Jianfeng left the regiment headquarters, he sighed heavily. Wang Ye¡¯s achievements were commendable, and even the division commander would remember his name, let alone the regiment. However, the challenges ahead for the team, the entire division, and himself would not be easy. A major reorganization was looming. Thinking about it, Wu Jianfeng couldn¡¯t help but complain inwardly. While it was easy to agree to certain principles, putting them into practice was a different story. It was especially true for the new recruits who had yet to develop a proper mindset. They were prone to throwing tantrums and resisting authority. Convincing such soldiers with mere words was not an easy task, and there were not many class monitors with the patience to deal with them. As they walked out, Wang Ye felt content with the outcome. Even the division commander would remember his name after his recent achievements. Furthermore, he had received a third-class merit. However, he understood that his team, and the entire division, would face challenges in the future due to the upcoming major reorganization. ¡°Indeed, this can be considered a righteous act. You should receive a third-class merit!¡± Ye Sanshi nodded in agreement on the training ground. Wang Ye humbly responded, ¡°I¡¯m not entirely sure, but I appreciate the sentiment.¡± On the way back, Wang Ye asked Wu Jianfeng about the military¡¯s merit system. Wu Jianfeng explained that soldiers were typically praised verbally, commended, and then granted merits for exceptional actions. A good deed often resulted in a third-class merit. Suddenly, a berating voice came from nearby, interrupting their conversation. Wang Ye and Ye Sanshi turned to see it was coming from Class Six. The other recruits on the training ground noticed Wang Ye¡¯s presence and glanced in their direction. Class Five was fine, and Ye Sanshi dismissed them. However, the other classes were still training. Despite their initial disappointment, Wang Ye¡¯s recent accomplishment made them regretful that it wasn¡¯t their own soldiers in the spotlight. In this situation, the recruits of other classes, who were training nearby, resorted to scolding as a means to deal with their frustrations. ¡°Look at Wang Ye. He¡¯s as thin as a rail, yet he made a significant contribution in just half a month. And what about you? You can¡¯t even stand properly in military posture. Some of you still need to think about which side is left when instructed to turn left. The difference is clear! Are you still not convinced?¡± the berating voice from Class Six continued. The recruits from Class Six were still unconvinced, but Wang Ye¡¯s arrival had caught their attention. They began to reconsider their initial judgments. ¡°I know you all think Wang Ye got lucky, but even if you were in his shoes, would you dare to act in that situation? Could you come up with a method to save someone on the spot? Stop complaining; you¡¯re just making me angry!¡± Wang Ye looked at his brothers from Class Six and didn¡¯t know what to say for a moment. This Sixth Squad Leader. ¡°If you want to teach your own soldiers a lesson, then go ahead. Why are you targeting me and calling me thin as a rail? Well, I have indeed lost some weight. I¡¯ve been in the army for half a month, but I haven¡¯t gained much muscle yet.¡± ¡°Hehe, stop staring. He¡¯s just jealous!¡± Ye Sanshi grinned. At that moment, Wang Ye heard the insults from the other side, and he naturally heard them all. It felt good. That was how Ye Sanshi felt right now. In the army, there was competition between classes, and such acts of merit were recognized. Wang Ye had achieved something, and as his recruit squad leader, Ye Sanshi felt proud. Immediately, he spoke loudly to Wang Ye, ¡°Come on, let¡¯s go to the service center. Today, I¡¯ll treat the whole class to Coke as a reward for your achievements!¡± Although Ye Sanshi¡¯s words seemed directed at Wang Ye, his voice was intentionally loud enough for everyone to hear. The second platoon leader from the other class definitely heard it. For a moment, the second platoon leader turned his head, glaring at them. ¡°Haha! I¡¯m taking a leave of absence. I¡¯m a little thirsty. Besides, Wang Ye did well today. Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll buy it for you too. By the way, do you want me to bring a bottle for each of your classes? It¡¯s my treat!¡± Ye Sanshi provocatively responded. The second platoon leader glared at him and retorted, ¡°Get lost!¡± ¡°Haha! Let¡¯s go, let¡¯s go¡­¡± Ye Sanshi pushed Wang Ye and, with a mischievous smile, they ran off amidst the laughter of the students from Class Five.. Chapter 87 - Chapter 87: Moms Worry, Military Boxing Chapter 87: Mom¡¯s Worry, Military Boxing Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Son, how are you doing?¡± In Wang Ye¡¯s house, Wang Ye¡¯s mother sat at the head of his bed, clutching a photo of him in her hand. The picture was a reminder of Wang Ye¡¯s adorable childhood days and had always rested on his bedside table. Now, she cradled it in her arms. As the sun began to set, a beam of yellow sunlight bathed her body, casting a frail shadow on the wall, accentuating her vulnerability. ¡°Alright, why do you keep coming to our son¡¯s room for no reason? Let¡¯s go. We don¡¯t have anything to do now. Let¡¯s go out for a walk.¡± Just then, the door swung open, revealing Wang Jianjun standing in the doorway. Unlike Wang Ye, Wang Jianjun maintained his gentleness when addressing his wife. ¡°No, thank you¡­¡± Wang Ye¡¯s mother gently shook her head. ¡°Old Wang, can you have someone contact our son?¡± It had been half a month since they last heard from him. On the first day, her son had called home at night. It had been such a long time, and she couldn¡¯t reach him, nor did he return her call. ¡°I¡­,¡± Xu Xiaofeng attempted to speak, but Wang Jianjun cut her off. ¡°He¡¯s going to the army, not to work. Besides, He¡¯s an adult now. It¡¯s time for him to undergo training,¡± Wang Jianjun stated firmly. Regarding the phone call, Wang Jianjun believed that their son would definitely call back if the army requested it. It would be pointless if he didn¡¯t ask them to find him. ¡°But¡­¡± Xu Xiaofeng tried to interject, yet Wang Jianjun interrupted her. ¡°Enough!¡± Wang Jianjun strode into the room, picked up Wang Ye¡¯s photo, and placed it back on the bed. ¡°Our son is joining the army. Even though he wasn¡¯t very capable in the past, now that he¡¯s enlisted, it means he¡¯s become a man. He¡¯s no longer the child in that photo. Contributing to the country is a glorious endeavor. Haven¡¯t you seen the House of Glory sign at our door? It¡¯s the nation¡¯s recognition of our son!¡± Wang Jianjun tried to persuade his wife. However, it was evident that Wang Ye¡¯s mother wouldn¡¯t let go so easily. ¡°But our son used to be so frail. Can he endure the challenges in the army? Will he be able to adapt to that life? I¡¯m worried that he¡­¡± ¡°I can handle it! Don¡¯t worry about that,¡± Wang Jianjun interrupted in a deep voice. ¡°He¡¯s my son. Even if he was weakened by gaming in the past, he¡¯s definitely not a coward now that he¡¯s left that behind!¡± Wang Jianjun stated with conviction. Having said that, he didn¡¯t wait for his wife to respond further. Instead, he turned on Wang Ye¡¯s computer in the room. ¡°Come on, honey, help me think about this. What do you think about this Taobao e-commerce company? I¡¯ve been contacted by someone recently, and I¡¯ve been considering putting our products online.¡± Wang Jianjun proactively changed the topic. ¡°Well¡­ I have some knowledge and have even tried online shopping. It¡¯s actually quite good,¡± Wang Ye¡¯s mother replied. In reality, Wang Ye¡¯s mother was not just a simple housewife. In fact, in this lifetime, she had also been involved in managing the family¡¯s factory alongside Wang Jianjun. She handled finances and had her own business insights. However, due to being busy with their business, she had always doted on her son, as they didn¡¯t have much time to spend together. But now, as they discussed business, she regained her composure. The topic successfully shifted towards e-commerce. As for their son¡­ ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll think about it when I have some free time¡­¡± Little did the couple know that their son, who had only been in the army for half a month, had not only adapted well but had also become the deputy squad leader. In a short span of time, he had already made a significant contribution since joining the army. Of course, Wang Ye, currently serving in the army, had no idea that his father, who had been a dedicated teacher in his previous life, not only took advantage of the 1990s boom but also embraced the winds of change in this lifetime. E-commerce was pioneered by Jack Ma in 2003 but only started gaining momentum last year. It was now 2009, and although it wasn¡¯t too early to venture into e-commerce, it certainly wasn¡¯t too late either. The first wave of e-commerce dividends was bound to be reaped. ¡°What are you doing? Zhang Ping¡¯an, what are you doing? Hands up!¡± On the training ground, the cola had been consumed, so the training continued as usual. However, this time it wasn¡¯t a training formation. While Gu Yingnan was drinking Coke, she noticed that Ye Sanshi was in high spirits and asked him if he could teach them military boxing. Practicing martial arts had always been the drcam of many young soldiers. Growing up watching martial arts television shows, everyone fantasized about becoming a martial arts master. Although they were aware that the extravagant martial arts moves they witnessed on TV were fictional, they knew that the military also had its own form of martial arts training. Occasionally, they caught glimpses of military training scenes on television. The soldiers confidently demonstrated their skills, breaking bricks with their hands, placing spears against their necks, and enduring sticks on their backs. Each movement was executed with grace and elegance. Now that they had all enlisted in the army, what was the point of standing in line every day? Martial arts in the military was the collective dream and aspiration of everyone. Naturally, Ye Sanshi agreed to teach them. He promptly showcased a set of military boxing and began instructing everyone without hesitation. This aroused jealousy among recruits from other classes on the training ground. They couldn¡¯t help but feel envious of the combination of cola and martial arts. However, they didn¡¯t dare to make a request to their own class monitors. The class monitors of other squads restrained their anger, trying to suppress their frustration caused by Ye Sanshi¡¯s arrogance. They glanced over at Class 6, where recruits were freely running on the track. But the jealousy of recruits from other squads was short-lived. In less than half an hour, they were relieved. Class 5 recruits struggled with the first move, frozen in their postures. They attempted to adjust their stance to the military posture, which only added to their discomfort. Standing up straight was already difficult, and now they had to do it with an added pose. It felt even more strenuous. The Class 5 monitor scolded them, and the recruits from other classes couldn¡¯t help but smirk. ¡°Hehe¡­¡± On the training ground, the imbalance felt by recruits from other classes was instantly balanced. At that moment, they never expected that they would have to learn military boxing too. The only difference was a matter of timing. ¡°Yes, your memory is pretty good. It¡¯s just that some of your movements aren¡¯t quite precise,¡± Ye Sanshi remarked. After half an hour, Ye Sanshi instructed everyone to take a few minutes of rest. During this break, Wang Ye was filled with excitement. Using his memory as a guide, he began practicing the movements demonstrated by Ye Sanshi earlier. His motivation stemmed from a desire to incorporate his own skills into military boxing. Wang Ye had extensively studied his system during the period he had been using it. To convert any knowledge or skill into an ability, he had to learn and utilize it at least once. Moreover, with each level increase, the experience required to level up would also rise accordingly. For instance, the Light Three-Kilometer Off-Road Running skill had reached level 3. At level 1, Wang Ye only needed to complete a three-kilometer run within a relaxed time limit of twenty minutes, as he hadn¡¯t experimented much at that stage. At level 2, the requirement had increased to 15 minutes, which Wang Ye had previously observed. Only by completing the run within that time frame would he earn experience points. Now, having reached level 3, he speculated that he would gain experience points if he completed the run within 13 minutes and 30 seconds. The same principle applied to other skills as well¡ªexperience requirements would increase with each level up. However, this posed no significant problem for Wang Ye. Skill upgrades not only resulted in the growth of his core attributes but also improved his application techniques and experience, helping him meet the new requirements. Chapter 88 - Chapter 88: Wang Yes Miserable Scream Chapter 88: Wang Ye¡¯s Miserable Scream Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation [Host: Wang Ye] [Strength: 1.1] [Speed: 1] [Stamina: 1.3] [Vision: 0.9] [Memory: 1.5] [Reaction: 1.3] [Storage space: 1 cubic meter.] Skills: Military Blanket Folding LV3 (Max Level), Light 3km Off-Road LV3 (2/40), Push-ups LV3 (3/40), Half-Turn LV3 (Max Level), Military Postures LV3 (32/40), 400-meter sprint LVi (8/10), ioo-meter sprint LV1 (5/10), Pull-ups LV2 (4/20), Rules and Regulations LV3 (Max Level), Forward Steps LV2 (13/20), Equal Steps LV2 (18/20), Frog Leaping LV1 (5/10), Military Boxing LV1 (1/10). [Skill Points: 5] Another week had passed, and Wang Ye¡¯s personal attributes had once again undergone some changes. The continuous training of pull-ups and push-ups had contributed to a slight increase of 0.05 points in his strength attribute. With the exception of his vision, which still needed improvement, all of Wang Ye¡¯s basic attributes had surpassed those of an ordinary person. Wang Ye felt quite satisfied with his progress over the past two weeks. However, he couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit disappointed that their training was still limited to team exercises and basic physical training. They hadn¡¯t been given any other tasks or challenges. Even the military boxing they had learned was still at an introductory level. ¡°Come here, stand in this spot!¡± Ye Sanshi called out to Wang Ye after observing his practice session of military boxing. He felt that Wang Ye¡¯s movements were not up to par. Leading Wang Ye and the others, he walked towards the parallel bars situated on the side of the training ground. Ye Sanshi instructed Wang Ye to stand between the two iron pillars at the end of the parallel bars. He wore a smile on his face as he pulled out two straps from his pocket, causing Wang Ye to feel a sense of unease. Wang Ye hesitated and asked, ¡°Uh¡­ Class monitor, what are you planning to do?¡± Ignoring Wang Ye¡¯s question, Ye Sanshi firmly commanded, ¡°Stand still and don¡¯t move!¡± A mischievous smile appeared on Ye Sanshi¡¯s face as he approached Wang Ye. ¡°Your military boxing needs improvement, and I¡¯m here to lend a hand!¡± With those words, Ye Sanshi attempted to tie Wang Ye¡¯s left hand to the pole. Confused, Wang Ye exclaimed, ¡°Ah?¡± He immediately started struggling, unwilling to be restrained. He didn¡¯t want this kind of ¡°help.¡± However, it became apparent that Wang Ye¡¯s desires were irrelevant in this situation. ¡°Wang Ye!¡± Ye Sanshi¡¯s expression suddenly turned serious as he called out Wang Ye¡¯s name. ¡°Present!¡± Wang Ye, having been trained for half a month, responded promptly, his posture straightening up. ¡°Don¡¯t move, give me your hand!¡± Ye Sanshi ordered sternly. Wang Ye couldn¡¯t help but feel helpless in this situation. He pleaded with Ye Sanshi, ¡°Class monitor, can you just let me suffer in peace? Why are you tying me up?¡± Although he didn¡¯t resist any further, Wang Ye didn¡¯t give up either. Ye Sanshi smiled with satisfaction. ¡°That¡¯s what I like about you. You have the determination to see things through.¡± ¡°It¡¯s nothing. I¡¯m just stretching your ligaments,¡± Ye Sanshi replied casually. ¡°Ah!¡± Wang Ye¡¯s eyes widened, and his hand immediately began to struggle again. Damn it! Stretching the ligaments¡­ In the past, he had contemplated attempting splits, but the pain would be unbearable if he went too far. Now, Ye Sanshi wanted to forcefully stretch his ligaments for him. How excruciatingly painful would that be! Despite Wang Ye¡¯s high level of determination, he couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit panicked. However, it was already too late. One of his arms had been straightened and tied to the iron pillar by Ye Sanshi. Yet, Ye Sanshi seemed unperturbed by Wang Ye¡¯s distress. ¡°Don¡¯t move. This is a necessary step. How can you kick straight if your ligaments aren¡¯t stretched? How will you be able to kick high?¡± Ye Sanshi emphasized the importance of this procedure, not just for training military boxing but also for future tactical movements. Passing this test was essential. The spectators from Class Five, who were initially entertained by the situation, suddenly froze in shock. ¡°Ah, class monitor, we want it too!¡± Zhang Ping¡¯an exclaimed, fear evident in his voice. Not everyone shared the same sentiment, though. Wan Baojiang and Liang Fan, being students from a sports school and specializing in sports, burst into laughter. Stretching the ligaments¡­ What a dreadful memory. ¡°Hehe, this is great. Class monitor, let me assist you!¡± Liang Fan eagerly offered, running to the other side to grab Wang Ye¡¯s hand. ¡°Get lost, Liang Fan! You¡¯re asking for trouble!¡± Wang Ye glared at him. However, his glare had no effect. Liang Fan pretended not to hear and joyfully helped Wang Ye extend his arm, pressing it against another iron pillar on the parallel bars. He then asked Ye Sanshi to secure it with packing tape. In an instant, Wang Ye¡¯s arms were stretched out, bound to the two poles. It appeared as though Wang Ye was about to endure torture. Well, in his opinion, this was indeed a form of torture. ¡°Ah! It hurts¡­ Stop¡­ Ouch¡­ Class monitor¡­ Ye Sanshi¡­ Ah!¡± Wang Ye¡¯s agonizing screams echoed across the training ground. Hearing his cries, the recruits from the other squads couldn¡¯t help but glance in his direction. Some of them relished in his suffering, while others couldn¡¯t help but feel a pang of sympathy, looking at their own class monitor. ¡°What are you staring at? It¡¯s just a tendon stretch. You¡¯ll have to go through it in the next two days!¡± their class leader barked. Class 3 was situated closer to the parallel bars training area. The class leader¡¯s words sent a shiver down the spines of their recruits, numbing them instantly. Naturally, when the recruits from Class Five heard this, they also turned their gaze toward the commotion. The recruits from both classes exchanged uneasy glances. Fear was evident in their eyes. After all, Wang Ye¡¯s cries were too piercing and desperate. This was the first time Wang Ye had screamed like this since he joined the army. Wang Ye had always performed exceptionally well before this. From the day of the emergency assembly to handling internal affairs and training, he had never complained or shouted in pain. But now¡­ The pain was unbearable. His hands were bound and pushed by Liang Fan to prevent his body from bending. Not only that, but his legs were being forcefully pulled apart. Behind him, Ye Sanshi grinned, but his tone feigned seriousness as he instructed Wang Ye to relax his body. Then, with all his strength, he pressed down on Wang Ye¡¯s shoulder. And then came the split. Wang Ye had never attempted a split in his two lifetimes, but now, under the combined pressure of a few people, he was forced into one. The pain radiated from his bent knees to the tendons in his thighs and all the way to his groin. In one sentence, Wang Ye, who had forcibly split, felt as if he had given birth¡­ Although he had never experienced the pain of childbirth, he believed that the agony he was feeling now could rival it. ¡°Alright, change your position!¡± Ye Sanshi¡¯s voice came from behind, accompanied by a smile. Immediately, Wang Ye raised his head and widened his eyes. ¡°Ah! It¡¯s not over? Slowly¡­ slowly¡­¡± Wang Ye felt utterly numb. He had believed that his endurance was strong enough, but it still wasn¡¯t sufficient. This method of stretching the ligaments was agonizing. ¡°What¡¯s there to slow down? Take advantage of the fact that I¡¯ve already numbed you with pain and do it all at once!¡± Ye Sanshi replied, a smile playing on his lips as he untied the straps binding Wang Ye¡¯s hands. At this moment, he had no concerns about Wang Ye trying to escape because even if Wang Ye wanted to run, he wouldn¡¯t be able to. With his legs pulled, Wang Ye¡¯s limbs turned weak, and he couldn¡¯t exert any strength. He was intimately familiar with this feeling. After all, he had experienced it himself in the past¡­ This time, he tied Wang Ye¡¯s legs together using a takeaway bag. One end was secured around the calf, and the other was looped around the thigh. Then, with the help of the others, two of them held Wang Ye¡¯s hands straight while the remaining two pressed down on his bound feet. Meanwhile, from behind, Ye Sanshi exerted all his strength to forcefully bend and press down on Wang Ye¡¯s stretched and tied legs. ¡°Ah!¡± Wang Ye¡¯s pitiful cry echoed once again¡­. Chapter 89 - Chapter 89: Opening the Ligament, the Difficult Problem Given by the Company Commander Chapter 89: Opening the Ligament, the Difficult Problem Given by the Company Commander Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation There were multiple positions available to open the ligaments, but regardless of the position, it was an excruciating experience for those who hadn¡¯t done it before. After about ten minutes, Wang Ye found himself lying in the sand pool at the parallel bars training ground, gazing up at the sky with a bewildered expression. Although the sky was blue, he couldn¡¯t muster the appreciation for its beauty. In those mere ten minutes, it felt as if he had endured a lifetime of pain. ¡°Alright, Vice Class Monitor Wang is done. It¡¯s your turn next!¡± announced the instructor. ¡°Ah!¡± Fuck! The recruits from Class Five were filled with dread as they realized it was their turn to face the challenge. Some panicked and screamed before even beginning, while others turned around and attempted to flee. ¡°Where are you going? Come back!¡± Ye Sanshi shouted, his hands moving swiftly to intercept those attempting to escape. He managed to grab hold of Song Yuejin, who hadn¡¯t been quick enough to evade his grasp. ¡°Come on, be honest, and I¡¯ll let you warm up first. You¡¯ll have a bit of relief. If you¡¯re not honest, we¡¯ll just go straight to opening the ligaments. It¡¯s your choice,¡± Ye Sanshi declared, gripping Song Yuejin tightly. His words brought tears to Song Yuejin¡¯s eyes. Class monitor¡­ Can I choose not to do it? ¡°No, I think you¡¯d rather go straight for the pain!¡± ¡°No, I need to warm up!¡± Finally, Song Yuejin began his warm-up routine. Thirty squats, thirty push-ups, and thirty sit-ups. Though the exercises were few in number, they served as a warm-up. In that moment, Song Yuejin regained his composure, but Wang Ye, still lying in the sand pool, felt an intense urge to get up and ask, ¡°Why didn¡¯t you let me warm up before starting?¡± ¡°You two, come and help!¡± Ye Sanshi called out, clearly disregarding Wang Ye at that moment. As Song Yuejin neared the end of his warm-up routine, he turned to his classmates Liang Fan and Wan Baojiang, the only two people in Class Five who could still manage to laugh. They were exempt from opening their ligaments, as theirs had already been pulled apart. With a mischievous grin, Song Yuejin became Ye Sanshi¡¯s accomplice. The three of them proceeded to bind Song Yuejin¡¯s hands together. Meanwhile, Ye Sanshi addressed the other fleeing students from Class Five, saying, ¡°If you don¡¯t want to endure even more pain later, warm up on the side. Otherwise, once Song Yuejin is finished, you can start directly!¡± Ye Sanshi¡¯s words only intensified their desire to escape. ¡°Wait¡­ Slow down¡­ Class monitor¡­ I can¡¯t¡­ Slow¡­ Ah! Song Yuejin¡¯s scream resonated even louder than Wang Ye¡¯s. ¡°Brother Wang¡­ I¡­ I feel like I¡¯ve been subjected to the assault of multiple strong men¡­¡± After seven or eight agonizing minutes, Song Yuejin lay beside Wang Ye, tears streaming down his face. He gazed at the sky and muttered weakly. Wang Ye wanted to laugh, but the numbness and burning sensation in his groin, waist, and legs hindered his movements, causing pain whenever he tried to shift. Ultimately, his smile transformed into a bitter expression of empathy. Silently, Wang Ye observed as another unfortunate individual was captured and bound by Ye Sanshi¡­ That afternoon, Class Five was exempt from physical training. None of them managed to escape, and all underwent the ligament-opening procedure. ¡°Wang Ye, come here!¡± Wang Ye had recently risen from the sandpit beneath the single and double poles. He was still hunched over, massaging his legs, as he slowly made his way around. Suddenly, a voice rang out from the training ground¡ªYe Sanshi calling out to him. ¡°Go, the company commander wants to see you!¡± Ye Sanshi turned his head to glance at Wang Ye and added, ¡°Go!¡± Wang Ye nodded and hobbled over on tiptoes. ¡°Haha, how does it feel to have your ligaments opened?¡± Wu Jianfeng couldn¡¯t contain his smile as he observed Wang Ye¡¯s peculiar walking posture. As Wang Ye approached, Wu Jianfeng asked, still grinning. ¡°At that moment, I felt like I was being tortured!¡± Wang Ye smiled bitterly. ¡°Haha!¡± Wu Jianfeng laughed. ¡°Alright, sit down if you feel uncomfortable!¡± Wu Jianfeng crossed his legs and settled into a seated position. Wang Ye slowly sat down as well, offering a smile. ¡°This is what happens when you open your ligaments. Since you didn¡¯t exercise regularly before, your ligaments weren¡¯t properly opened. It¡¯s indeed quite painful the first time, especially as an adult.¡± ¡°Yes, I know,¡± Wang Ye replied dryly. What else could he do? Since he couldn¡¯t escape, he had to accept his fate. ¡°Haha!¡± Wu Jianfeng chuckled. Then, he shifted the conversation to a more serious topic. ¡°I just came from the regimental headquarters. The regiment commander and others feel that it¡¯s not appropriate to make a big fuss about your heroic act. Jumping off a building is not something a recruit should be proud of, after all.¡± ¡°Yes, I understand,¡± Wang Ye replied, indifferent to the matter. As long as he had made a contribution, he didn¡¯t care about publicizing it. It was simply troublesome. Wu Jianfeng continued, still smiling as he looked at Wang Ye. ¡°Actually, what the regiment commander meant is that they don¡¯t want to publicly commend you in front of the entire regiment. Instead, he wants me to go through the process within the recruit company.¡± ¡°But I¡¯ve decided to save ourselves the trouble in the recruit company. Once the medal and certificates arc ready, I¡¯ll personally give them to you. And as for the monetary reward for your meritorious service, I¡¯ll transfer it directly to your allowance account.¡± ¡°Sounds good,¡± Wang Ye nodded. ¡°You know, sometimes I wonder if you¡¯re really only eighteen or nineteen years old. Why are you so calm?¡± Wu Jianfeng remarked, not noticing the change in Wang Ye¡¯s expression, and continued with a smile. These words made Wang Ye¡¯s heart skip a beat, and his expression froze¡­ ¡°Haha! What a joke. Being calm is indeed a good quality. Impatience may be suitable for a recruit, but it wouldn¡¯t serve well as a squad leader,¡± Wu Jianfeng laughed again. Little did he know that his joke actually hit the mark¡­ Of course, Wang Ye would never reveal this secret. This secret would remain locked inside him for the rest of his life. He would control his drinking from now on, never consuming too much. If possible, he would even abstain from drinking altogether¡­ Wu Jianfeng sat cross-legged, no longer focusing on Wang Ye. He placed his hands behind his back and leaned back, gazing at the sky above. ¡°Tell me, how can I mitigate the negative repercussions of today¡¯s incident?¡± Wu Jianfeng suddenly asked in a casual manner. Wang Ye was taken aback. He didn¡¯t understand why Wu Jianfeng was asking him this. Was it something he should be concerned about? He remained silent, unsure of how to respond. After a few seconds, Wu Jianfeng lowered his head and looked at Wang Ye. ¡°Tell me¡­ I want to hear your opinion, to see if you have any ideas¡­¡± ¡°This¡­ I¡¯m not sure either,¡± Wang Ye replied with an awkward smile. Indeed, he had never given any thought to this issue. He wasn¡¯t a company commander, just a new recruit. It wasn¡¯t his role to come up with solutions. Even if he was reborn, he wouldn¡¯t bother pondering over matters that were irrelevant to him. ¡°Then start thinking about it now. I¡¯ll give you the time it takes to smoke a cigarette,¡± Wu Jianfeng said, reaching into his pocket to retrieve a pack of cigarettes. ¡°Want one?¡± He shook the pack of cigarettes, glancing at Wang Ye. Wang Ye stared at him in speechless surprise. ¡°Hehe, at least you have some tact. If you actually dared to take one, I¡¯d give your hand a good beating until it swelled!¡± Wu Jianfeng chuckled and lit the cigarette himself. With a flick of the lighter, it sparked to life. Wang Ye didn¡¯t really wait for Wu Jianfeng to finish smoking. He pondered for a moment before speaking up. ¡°Actually, the key to addressing this situation lies in everyone¡¯s mindset. Many of our comrades may have been coerced into joining the army, while others might have joined impulsively. ¡°But regardless, we were previously in a free environment. Now, we find ourselves in a controlled one. Each person has a different personality. Some can accept being controlled, while others may struggle with it. It will take time, and it requires changing them from the inside, from the depths of their hearts.¡± ¡°How?¡± Wu Jianfeng took a drag of his cigarette, focusing on the main point. ¡°We could screen patriotic movies, or have heartfelt conversations with everyone, or emphasize principles during general meetings,¡± Wang Ye casually suggested with a smile. Regardless, Wang Ye didn¡¯t feel burdened since he didn¡¯t have to face the issue directly. The general direction of the solution seemed to be on the right track. However, it was clear that Wu Jianfeng didn¡¯t want to let him off so easily. ¡°If you were a¡­¡± Wang Ye was left speechless. This was as difficult a problem as the previous one. In other words, it was like being asked to write a novel. Previously, he had only given a general direction for the beginning, but now he was being asked to write it out. Although he might not show it, Wu Jianfeng genuinely wanted to hear his response. Wang Ye¡¯s answer would undoubtedly directly influence Wu Jianfeng¡¯s personal impression and opinion of him. ¡°This¡­ Captain, you¡¯re putting me in a difficult spot¡­ I¡¯m still a new recruit, and I¡¯ve only been in the army for half a month!¡± Wang Ye expressed his reluctance to answer the question. It wasn¡¯t because he was being overly modest. The main reason was that he had never held the position of a company commander. As the vice squad leader of the recruit company, he only handled miscellaneous tasks. While he had the experience from his previous life, it was based on his civilian career, not his military life. It was one thing to discuss it theoretically, but if it went beyond that or if he didn¡¯t carefully consider it, it could have unintended consequences. ¡°I know you¡¯ve only been in the army for half a month, but we¡¯re just having a chat, aren¡¯t we? Don¡¯t worry, speak your mind boldly. It¡¯s okay to be wrong,¡± Wu Jianfeng encouraged.. Chapter 90 - Chapter 90: Wang Ye, Who Is at the Top of the Storm Chapter 90: Wang Ye, Who Is at the Top of the Storm Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Comrades, being a soldier is a profession, but it is not an ordinary profession. It carries a significant and unique identity.¡± Prior to dinner, there was no singing today. As they gathered at the cafeteria entrance, Wu Jianfeng stood in front of the door and addressed everyone. ¡°Do you understand what your current identities are? Conscripts? Do you know why they are referred to as conscripts? Because protecting the country is the duty of every citizen.¡± Wu Jianfeng answered his own question and raised his voice. The recruits in front of him had serious expressions, but their thoughts remained unknown. Some individuals might be dismissive, and others might secretly criticize Wu Jianfeng for speaking nonsense. However, there were certainly those who genuinely contemplated his words¡­ Wu Jianfeng paid no attention to what others were thinking. After a brief pause, he continued in a solemn tone, ¡°I am unaware of your personal interpretations of the obligation every citizen has to protect their country. Whether you agree or not. Because I know that many of you did not willingly choose to join the army.¡± Observing the expressions of those around him, Wu Jianfeng spoke again, ¡°Among you, there are some who have been mischievous and couldn¡¯t be disciplined by their families. There are also individuals who didn¡¯t excel academically and couldn¡¯t get into university. They didn¡¯t know what they could do in society, so they joined the army. And there were even some who came to the army with the intention of coasting through, simply waiting for their two years to pass so they could obtain the so-called placement card and move on to an easy job where they could continue their passive existence.¡± ¡°There are many, many of you, and I actually understand all of your thoughts and reasons. However, I never expressed it before because I believed that the conscripts would serve as the backbone of the army. Once one batch left, the next would arrive the following year. The troublemakers would depart, leaving behind the dedicated soldiers.¡± ¡°But today¡­¡± Wu Jianfeng scanned the crowd and observed their reactions. After a moment of silence, he shouted again, ¡°Today, in the presence of some of you, a soldier in the division hospital resorted to threatening our division commander by attempting to jump off a building because a veteran assaulted him. Do you believe this is a viable solution?¡± No one uttered a word. Wu Jianfeng didn¡¯t anticipate anyone responding either. ¡°I understand that it is wrong for veterans to resort to violence, but what I want to emphasize is this: There must be a reason behind a veteran¡¯s actions, such as disobedience or inadequate training on the part of the recruit. Let me clarify my position as well. In my new recruit company, both now and in the future, if any veteran assaults you without reason, you can inform me immediately, and I will ensure they are dealt with accordingly.¡± ¡°However, I want to stress that it is a soldier¡¯s duty to obey orders, and if you don¡¯t put in the effort during training, it could cost you your life.¡± ¡°We are soldiers. We cannot persuade our enemies with words. If a war were to break out tomorrow, we, as soldiers, would have to face the battlefield. Between completing a three -kilometer run in 12 minutes and doing it in 20 minutes, who do you think would be the first to perish? Someone with high military proficiency or someone who simply idles away, waiting for death? In close combat with the enemy or encountering them on a narrow path, who do you think would return alive?¡± ¡°The army is not a place to nurture spoiled individuals.¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s excitement grew. He pointed towards the cafeteria door behind him. ¡°Have you ever considered why there are four complimentary dishes and one soup prepared every day in the canteen, waiting for you to consume?¡± Gazing at everyone, he loudly posed another question, ¡°After joining the army, you didn¡¯t engage in productive activities every day, yet you received a monthly allowance and various military benefits. Even during your departure, there were common people in your hometown bidding you farewell. Why is this? Have you genuinely pondered over this question?¡± When Wu Jianfeng finished speaking, the atmosphere grew silent. His questions were simple, yet they were something that the majority of recruits had never considered. They had taken things for granted. In an era of peace, war seemed distant and irrelevant. The army provided meals and even offered subsidies, making everything seem reasonable and effortless. As for the common people, their admiration was expected once the recruits donned their military uniforms. It all seemed so logical, clear, and comfortable. However, Wu Jianfeng¡¯s words now reverberated loudly. Was it truly reasonable? Could they enjoy these privileges with a clear conscience simply because of their attire? Wu Jianfeng regained his composure after his impassioned speech. He looked at everyone once again. ¡°Let¡¯s go inside and have our meal now. But I want each of you to question yourselves as you pick up your chopsticks and hold your bowls later. Can you truly partake in the free food provided here? Are you prepared to eat like this every day?¡± With that, Wu Jianfeng turned and entered the cafeteria. Beside him, Instructor Kang Hua remained silent, lacking much presence. Today was not the appropriate time for him to speak. In everyone¡¯s eyes, he was the friendly neighbor, lacking the authority to control the situation. In Class Five, Wang Ye couldn¡¯t help but express his admiration. Wow, Old Wu was truly impressive. Initially, he had suggested that if anyone had mental issues, they could seek help and organize a trip to the Cemetery of Martyrs to pay respects. However, he had mentioned that he didn¡¯t have the time to arrange it at the moment, so it was put on hold. Wang Ye had also suggested using the free food in the cafeteria as a reminder that they were soldiers who relied on the country¡¯s provisions and had a duty to protect their nation. Furthermore, he had emphasized the importance of soldiers being prepared for war and the need to work hard in order to survive on the battlefield. However, his delivery had not been as articulate. He had merely mentioned a few key points. Unexpectedly, Wu Jianfeng had restructured and polished the discussion to such an extent. Honestly, Wang Ye was amazed. Of course, Wang Ye had already come to this realization. He had mentally prepared himself before joining the army; otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have voiced such thoughts. Outside the cafeteria, after Jianfeng and the others entered, the duty officer stepped forward and dismissed everyone. They proceeded into the cafeteria. The aroma of the food was as enticing as ever. The dishes were already laid out on the tables, and the serving staff stood silently by the dining area. All the recruits took their seats in an orderly manner, maintaining a quiet atmosphere. Ye Sanshi glanced at everyone in Class Five. ¡°Reflect on what Captain said just now.¡± As he spoke, he picked up his bowl and began to eat. Wang Ye glanced at everyone with a smile. Under their watchful gazes, he calmly picked up his bowl and chopsticks. ¡°When I enlisted in the army, I was fully prepared to become a true soldier. I was prepared to make sacrifices for my motherland and its people. So, I won¡¯t hold back during this meal!¡± With those words, Wang Ye earnestly began to eat. He enjoyed his meal with a sense of tranquility and a smile on his face. ¡°Who cares? I¡¯m a privileged heir from a wealthy family. I had no interest in leading a debauched life outside. I joined the army with sincerity. What¡¯s wrong with simply having a meal¡­¡± Those were Wang Ye¡¯s genuine thoughts. He didn¡¯t concern himself with whether being the first among the recruits in the entire company to start eating would draw too much attention. In fact, Wang Ye no longer cared about that. He had already been the first to become a vice class monitor, the first to achieve meritorious deeds, and even the first to be noticed by the regiment commander. He was already at the center of attention, on the brink of a storm. Even if he showed a little bit of pride, it would merely be a gentle breeze merging with a tornado. It wasn¡¯t worth mentioning. Chapter 92 - Chapter 92: The Company Commander Lighted a Cigarette Chapter 92: The Company Commander Lighted a Cigarette Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Want one?¡± On the top floor, a gentle night breeze wafted through the air. Wu Jianfeng reached into his pocket once again, pulling out the remaining half-pack of cigarettes. Earlier in the day, he had smoked half of the pack, leaving only a few cigarettes behind. Wang Ye glanced at him, mirroring his disbelief from before, as he observed Wu Jianfeng¡¯s actions. ¡°Haha, I¡¯m not joking this time. The training ground is crowded during the day, but now we¡¯re all alone here. If you know how to smoke, go ahead.¡± Wu Jianfeng knew that smoking could negatively impact physical training, but indulging once a month wouldn¡¯t pose a significant issue. Wang Ye continued to gaze at him, unsure of how to respond. Seeing Wu Jianfeng¡¯s sincere expression, Wang Ye contemplated for a moment, smiled, and reached out¡­ ¡°Pa!¡± ¡°I knew you knew how to smoke!¡± Wang Ye recoiled his hand after being playfully slapped. He found himself momentarily speechless. Glancing at Wu Jianfeng, Wang Ye couldn¡¯t help but think, ¡°I suspect you¡¯re up to something.¡± Considering Wu Jianfeng¡¯s sincerity, Wang Ye felt compelled to accept the offer. He reached for a cigarette, thinking it was about time he revealed his secret. Little did he know, Wu Jianfeng had something else in mind. Furthermore, he had invited Wang Ye to the rooftop in the middle of the night, as if there was more to this encounter than met the eye. ¡°Haha! Here you go!¡± Amused by Wang Ye¡¯s slightly resentful expression, Wu Jianfeng chuckled and tossed a cigarette toward him. ¡°I hit you because you weren¡¯t honest. Even if you knew how to smoke, you¡¯ve been pretending otherwise¡­ But now, I¡¯ll give you one. I meant what I said earlier; I won¡¯t go back on my words.¡± As he spoke, Wu Jianfeng retrieved a lighter from his pocket. ¡°Pa!¡± After igniting his own cigarette, he shielded the flame with his other hand, extending it towards Wang Ye. Observing Wu Jianfeng¡¯s actions, Wang Ye contemplated for a moment. Finally, he smiled, placed the cigarette in his mouth, and leaned forward to light it. ¡°Hu!¡± Wu Jianfeng exhaled a plume of smoke and turned to face Wang Ye with a smile. ¡°Thank you for today. I found your solution to be excellent, and it helped me overcome a significant challenge.¡± Pausing for a moment, Wu Jianfeng¡¯s excitement grew as he continued, ¡°Honestly, I believe you have the qualities of a natural-born commander. From your mindset to your character.¡± Wang Ye looked at him and reached out to take the cigarette. He smiled and replied, ¡°Captain, if you keep praising me like this, I might get too proud!¡± ¡°Haha, be proud, but don¡¯t become arrogant. Having confidence in your abilities is not a bad thing. In fact, in the army, if you possess strength and capability, you need to demonstrate it.¡± Wu Jianfeng flicked the ashes from his cigarette butt and spoke again, ¡°The army is a vast institution. There are millions of soldiers in the country. Our regiment alone has over a thousand personnel, and our division comprises nearly ten thousand soldiers.¡± He continued, ¡°Every year, at least one-fifth of the soldiers retire, and a new batch of recruits join the army. There¡¯s a constant turnover of personnel, and the numbers are significant. If you don¡¯t showcase your excellence, you might find yourself among the retired soldiers in just a couple of years.¡± ¡°Were there really that many people retiring?¡± Wang Ye asked in surprise. After a moment of contemplation, he added, ¡°Then why are there so few of us here?¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s expression turned serious as he explained, ¡°This is an elite training camp within the division. Only a select few are chosen to undergo specialized training here. The competition is fierce, and the standards are high. The goal is to cultivate the best soldiers and officers for the future. That¡¯s why you see only a small number of us here.¡± He took a final drag from his cigarette and tossed it away, the ember fading in the darkness. ¡°In this place, you¡¯ll have the opportunity to demonstrate your true potential and stand out from the rest. It¡¯s up to you to make the most of it, Wang Ye.¡± Wu Jianfeng smiled and explained, ¡°That¡¯s because our division has established a training team. Originally, the higher-ups intended to assign all the recruits from our division to the training team for unified training and distribution. However, all the teams unanimously requested to undergo some training themselves.¡± Wu Jianfeng grinned at Wang Ye and continued, ¡°You see, if all of us were sent to the training team, the soldiers eventually distributed to various units would be carefully screened, and all the highly skilled soldiers would be gone.¡± ¡°Alright then!¡± Wang Ye nodded, understanding the reasoning. ¡°How about joining my company once you complete your training?¡± Wu Jianfeng suddenly proposed. ¡°Huh?¡± Wang Ye was taken aback by the unexpected offer. ¡°Do I have the choice to decide that myself?¡± Wang Ye was genuinely surprised since it seemed that recruits didn¡¯t have this privilege. ¡°No!¡± Wang Ye sighed in frustration. In that moment, he truly felt the urge to hit someone. If he weren¡¯t in front of the company commander, Wang Ye was confident he would have struck him. ¡°Why ask, then?¡± ¡°Haha, don¡¯t look at me like that. While you can¡¯t choose, I can choose you. As the company commander of the new recruits, I have the right to select people first. If you agree, I¡¯ll take care of the rest.¡± Wu Jianfeng didn¡¯t mention that the Chief of Staff also desired to have Wang Ye in his unit. Meanwhile, he was ready to handle the situation himself. Well- Even though the Chief of Staff held a rank two levels higher than him, he couldn¡¯t compare to Wu Jianfeng when it came to running. Just observe Wu Jianfeng running alongside Wang Ye. While he couldn¡¯t directly confront the Chief of Staff, there was someone else who could. In fact, that person could even overpower the Chief of Staff. Wu Jianfeng could launch an indirect attack, follow a curved path, and find that individual. ¡°Company commander, can you tell me more about your company?¡± Wang Ye asked, his voice low and serious. Wang Ye had his own considerations and ambitions. He aspired to become a distinguished soldier and desired a path for career advancement. Therefore, being assigned to a good company was crucial. Simply put, a good company and a bad company offered different opportunities for growth. Resources were always allocated more generously to the former, and this was true in all spheres, including the army. ¡°Of course, my company is the best. You can see that just by looking at me,¡± Wu Jianfeng proudly declared. Wang Ye looked at him with a mixture of disbelief and skepticism. Did this brother have a knack for boasting? However, Wang Ye estimated that even if Wu Jianfeng¡¯s claims were exaggerated, they shouldn¡¯t be too far from the truth. After all, as the sixth brother, he might not be the most physically powerful, but he was undoubtedly the most cunning. Having the ability to utilize cunning and strategy was, in its own way, a form of strength. ¡°Alright, then I¡¯ll join your company,¡± Wang Ye stated, expressing his decision. In reality, Wang Ye had no other choice. The company commander had taken the initiative to invite him, so how could he decline? Under the circumstances, was he expected to make a fuss and investigate further? That would be pure foolishness. Furthermore, Wu Jianfeng seemed to have a favorable impression of him. Look at how he even went out of his way to light a cigarette for Wang Ye. If he joined Wu Jianfeng¡¯s company, he would undoubtedly receive preferential treatment. ¡°Alright, it¡¯s settled then!¡± Wu Jianfeng said with a smile upon hearing Wang Ye¡¯s agreement. He reached out and patted Wang Ye on the back while placing the cigarette he had in his hand back into his mouth. He intended to finish smoking before descending. Observing his actions, Wang Ye also took a cigarette and prepared to join him. ¡°What¡¯s the matter with you? If you have something to say, just say it!¡± a voice suddenly echoed from the corridor. It was evident to Wang Ye that the voice belonged to his platoon leader, the leader of the second platoon. He must have been present in the corridor. Wang Ye exchanged a glance with Wu Jianfeng, both of them holding their cigarettes in their mouths, but choosing not to say a word. After a brief moment, Wang Ye decided to flick the ash off his cigarette and continued smoking, undeterred. There was no reason to be afraid. The company commander had given him the cigarette personally and even encouraged him to smoke. Even if the platoon leader saw him, he wouldn¡¯t be afraid¡­ If the platoon leader had any issues, let him handle it. However, nobody emerged from the corridor. ¡°Class¡­ Class monitor, I¡­ I really don¡¯t want to be a soldier anymore¡­ Please- Let me call home. I want to leave!¡± The faint voice resounded from the corridor once again. Though it sounded feeble, Wang Ye and Wu Jianfeng, being on the rooftop in the quiet environment, managed to hear it clearly. Chapter 93 - Chapter 93: The Platoon Leader Was Dumbfounded Chapter 93: The Platoon Leader Was Dumbfounded Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°What are you thinking? Do you think being a soldier is child¡¯s play? Do you believe you can come and go as you please? Do you still have the desire to be part of the army?¡± The voice of the second platoon leader on the rooftop was filled with evident anger, yet he struggled to suppress it, keeping his voice low. Aware that there were new recruits diligently studying rules and regulations in the classroom on the fourth floor below, Wang Ye stole a glance at Wu Jianfeng by his side. Exhaling a cloud of thick smoke from his cigarette, Wu Jianfeng met Wang Ye¡¯s gaze but remained silent. He didn¡¯t make a move or utter a word. ¡°Pl¡­ Please, squad leader, let me go. I truly no longer wish to remain in the military. My father coerced me into coming here against my will. You saw it yourself, my performance in training is abysmal, and I can only drag down my fellow recruits. It would be better to let me go and find a replacement.¡± A familiar voice echoed from the corridor, triggering a flicker of recognition in Wang Ye¡¯s mind. He furrowed his brows. In the next moment, he silently cursed. Wasn¡¯t this the voice of the recruit who did push-ups in the bathroom last night? The realization struck Wang Ye, and he wasn¡¯t particularly surprised. It seemed evident that the recruit had spent extra time in the bathroom last night to avoid military duty. Judging from the circumstances, today must have been the physical examination, where the recruit¡¯s evasion tactics had failed to produce the desired results. Thus, he clenched his teeth and approached the platoon leader. ¡°What nonsense are you spouting? Do you think this is merely a matter of swapping soldiers? As the company commander mentioned earlier during dinner, you are a conscript. If you didn¡¯t willingly sign up to be a soldier, then so be it. Now that you¡¯re here, you have a duty to fulfill. It¡¯s not about what you want or don¡¯t want¡ªit¡¯s a matter of obligation. You must understand the meaning of responsibility.¡± Although Wang Ye couldn¡¯t see it, he could sense the second platoon leader clenching his fists tightly, restraining himself from resorting to violence. ¡°Let me make this clear to you. Don¡¯t think that calling your family will help you. It won¡¯t. Talking to me won¡¯t help, and seeking the company commander won¡¯t either. You don¡¯t have any physical ailments or injuries. Since you¡¯re here, just fulfill your duties honestly. And don¡¯t claim to be a burden. Do I look down on you?¡± ¡°N-No, I¡­ I didn¡¯t mean that!¡± ¡°Exactly, I don¡¯t look down on you. So get lost and continue copying the regulations. Let me warn you, this is your final chance. Don¡¯t bring it up again!¡± With those words, the second platoon leader turned around at the stairwell entrance and ascended the stairs, disappearing from sight. As he made his way up, he contemplated going to the rooftop for a smoke. Dealing with this particular recruit had exasperated him. However, as soon as he stepped out of the stairwell, he was left dumbfounded. Right at the entrance of the building, there were two individuals smoking. Well, the sight itself wasn¡¯t what left him astonished. During free periods, it was common for veterans to smoke on the rooftop. But if he wasn¡¯t mistaken, one of them was a recruit. ¡°Platoon leader!¡± Wang Ye greeted with a cigarette dangling from his mouth, accompanied by a respectful bow. If there were any sergeants present, Wang Ye would surely face severe consequences¡ªdays of grounding, a lengthy self-reflection essay, and a collective reprimand from the entire unit, resulting in a demerit punishment. Truth be told, if the company commander wasn¡¯t standing beside Wang Ye at that moment, the second platoon leader was confident that he would have sprinted with the speed of a 100-meter dash and delivered a flying kick. This was beyond ridiculous. During the recruit training period, not only did this recruit come up to the rooftop to smoke, but he even saluted with a lit cigarette in his mouth. Yet now, the company commander was right next to Wang Ye. The second platoon leader found himself at a loss for what to do. ¡°Here,¡± the company commander spoke up, reaching into his pocket and retrieving a pack of cigarettes, tossing it over. The second platoon leader caught the cigarette pack and glanced at Wang Ye once again. He reached out, took a cigarette, and pocketed the remaining few in the box. In that moment, Wang Ye glanced at the second platoon leader, then shifted his gaze to Wu Jianfeng. He wanted to say that the apple didn¡¯t fall far from the tree. Having had limited interaction with the second platoon leader, Wang Ye had only seen his serious side. But now, observing his familiar mannerisms and how he skillfully deflected the conversation, Wang Ye was taken aback. This was undoubtedly not a righteous veteran. Wu Jianfeng rolled his eyes at the second platoon leader but didn¡¯t bring up the cigarette issue. ¡°This is how it goes. Which batch of recruits didn¡¯t have such situations? The only difference is that some dare to speak up, while others don¡¯t.¡± After speaking, Wu Jianfeng turned his attention to Wang Ye. ¡°Alright, if you¡¯re done smoking, get lost. The lights will be turned off soon. Go to bed early!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye responded promptly. He dropped the cigarette butt, crushed it under his foot, and swiftly made his way to the corridor. ¡°Company Commander, who is he¡­?¡± the second platoon leader inquired, his confusion evident on his face. Wu Jianfeng smiled and replied, ¡°He¡¯s a promising recruit. I¡¯ll have a chat with him and consider bringing him to our company.¡± ¡°Who is he¡­?¡± the second platoon leader stammered, but the company commander understood the underlying question. He responded, somewhat displeased, ¡°What¡¯s with your thoughts? He¡¯s nobody, and he¡¯s not connected to anyone. He¡¯s simply a talented recruit.¡± ¡°If he were someone with connections, I wouldn¡¯t want him,¡± Wu Jianfeng added irritably. ¡°I know, I know,¡± the second platoon leader hastily agreed, nodding with a smile. Indeed, he knew. Just two years ago, a person with connections had been transferred to their company as a communications officer. This individual relied on his connections to slack off, prompting Wu Jianfeng to assign him to the kitchen to raise pigs. After that incident, rumors circulated that Wu Jianfeng had stormed into the regiment headquarters, banging on the table while proclaiming that he would assign anyone with connections to pig-raising duties in the future. ¡°Why did the captain call you, Brother Wang?¡± Gu Yingnan asked as he returned to the dormitory, dragging a small stool with him. However, his curiosity was interrupted when he caught a whiff of something in the air. He glanced at Ye Sanshi, who was diligently writing a work report by the bed, and then moved closer to Wang Ye, taking a couple of sniffs. ¡°Brother Wang, you¡­¡± ¡°Get lost and go back to writing your letter,¡± Wang Ye scolded, smiling. Although he wasn¡¯t concerned, Wang Ye knew that people who frequently smoked would eventually become immune to the smell. However, individuals who didn¡¯t smoke or hadn¡¯t done so for ten days to half a month would definitely be sensitive to the scent. Gu Yingnan didn¡¯t say anything, but he gave Wang Ye a thumbs up. He had some speculations. Wang Ye must have been called by the company commander to smoke. How impressive! ¡°Shh, shh! Lights out!¡± came the voice of the duty officer from downstairs a few minutes later. In Class Five, Ye Sanshi picked up a pen and paper. ¡°Be more disciplined. Everyone, do too push-ups and too squats before going to bed. Wang Ye, you supervise.¡± Without lingering, Ye Sanshi hurriedly left. The lights in the dormitory were about to be turned off, but his work wasn¡¯t finished yet. He intended to head to the classroom to complete his tasks and check how much progress the four unlucky individuals had made in copying regulations. Chapter 94 - Chapter 94: Fighting in the Classroom Chapter 94: Fighting in the Classroom Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Ye Sanshi closed the door, and Gu Yingnan followed closely behind, pressing his ear against the wall next to the door. He hesitated, deciding not to stick to the door. What if Ye Sanshi suddenly turned around and pushed it open? He didn¡¯t want to appear foolish. Instead, he leaned against the wall, preparing to face the consequences of being scolded. But as he heard the fading footsteps, he turned around and spoke. Instantly, everyone in the dormitory relaxed their bodies. Wang Ye, however, remained unresponsive. As the days passed and they saw each other¡¯s true faces in private, Wang Ye realized that they weren¡¯t as terrifying as he had initially thought. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s get ready. The sooner we finish, the sooner we can sleep!¡± Wang Ye said. ¡°Hehe, no need to rush. It¡¯s the weekend tomorrow, so we can sleep in a bit longer,¡± Gu Yingnan giggled and quickly moved closer. ¡°Brother Wang, spill the beans. Why did the company commander look for you twice today?¡± Before Wang Ye could respond, he winked and added, ¡°Did the commander really give you a cigarette? You still smell like smoke!¡± ¡°Fuck, is that true?¡± Some individuals widened their eyes and hurriedly approached to catch a whiff of it. Across from him, Deng Hai was also dumbfounded. It was evident that he was taken aback by these words. Staring at Wang Ye, he clenched his fists, eager to hear the truth. ¡°Hey, hey, hey! What do you think you¡¯re all doing? Are you really going to let yourselves go just because the class monitor left? All of you, stay put¡­Attention!¡± With a serious expression, Wang Ye pushed aside the recruits attempting to approach the smoke, and then issued a firm order. For a moment, though everyone¡¯s hearts were still racing, they obediently stood in a row. This included Deng Hai. Despite the brief period of time, Wang Ye had gradually earned prestige as the vice-class monitor. Wang Ye maintained a serious expression as he spoke, ¡°I¡¯m telling you not to overthink it. The company commander was smoking, and I happened to be standing beside him, so the wind blew the smoke in my direction.¡± ¡°The company commander offered me a cigarette. It¡¯s astonishing that you guys could come up with such ideas. If you¡¯re so curious, why don¡¯t you try it yourselves?¡± ¡°Hehe¡­¡± Wang Ye¡¯s words elicited an awkward smile and head shake from Gu Yingnan. ¡°Actually, I think the same way!¡± Wang Ye glared at him, asking, ¡°Why are you asking blindly when you¡¯ve already thought about it?¡± Some things, even if true, were better left unsaid. They involved breaking the rules and shouldn¡¯t be boasted about. Furthermore, there was a student in the class who had faced consequences because of smoking-related incidents. It¡¯s likely that he still harbored resentment towards her. If he found out about this, he would undoubtedly grit his teeth. The turmoil in his heart would reach unimaginable heights. Therefore, Wang Ye would never admit to smoking on the roof just now. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s put an end to this matter. Now, everyone¡­ Get down and do push-ups!¡± Wang Ye gave the order, and then he moved to the side and laid down to begin doing push-ups himself. ¡°One! Meanwhile, on the rooftop, Ye Sanshi and the other class leaders gathered for a chat. There was no immediate rush to work. On assessment days like today, some recruits in each squad had to work overtime. The new recruits were still diligently working. Even though some finished their tasks quickly, they couldn¡¯t just lie down and sleep. Those who smoked took the opportunity to have a smoke break while the non-smokers engaged in conversation. Of course, Wu Jianfeng had not yet left, so they were careful to keep their discussions restrained. The second platoon leader didn¡¯t mention anything about Wang Ye smoking on the rooftop earlier. ¡°What? They¡¯re fighting? They¡¯re fighting down there. The soldiers from Class Five are fighting.¡± Suddenly, as Ye Sanshi was smoking, a shout came from downstairs. Fuck! ¡°What the hell? The group of class monitors, including Wu Jianfeng, hastily discarded their cigarette butts and rushed toward the corridor. Ye Sanshi¡¯s heart sank even further. If they heard correctly, the commotion below was due to the soldiers from Class Five allegedly assaulting someone! ¡°What the hell are you all doing!¡± Furious, Ye Sanshi gripped the handrail to slow down his momentum, his feet almost leaving the ground. One could imagine the speed at which he was charging. ¡°What¡¯s happening?¡± Some of them hurriedly descended to the third floor. That was because the soldier who cried for help had fled to the third floor to raise the alarm. He was unaware that the squad leaders and the company commander had rushed to the rooftop. However, most of the class monitors, including Wu Jianfeng, halted on the fourth floor and headed straight for the classroom. This was because they could still hear the sounds of fighting and shouting emanating from the classroom¡­ ¡°Stop¡­ Stop the fight!¡± ¡°Put an end to it quickly¡­¡± ¡°Clang!¡± The classroom door was slightly ajar, most likely because the soldier had dashed out without closing it behind him. In that moment, Wu Jianfeng took the lead. He kicked open the classroom door and shouted with a stern expression, ¡°What do you think you¡¯re doing!¡± The classroom immediately fell into silence. Following closely behind Wu Jianfeng, Ye Sanshi rushed into the room. With a forceful kick, he knocked Liang Fan off the recruit he was straddling. ¡°Have you all lost your minds?¡± Ye Sanshi glared at Liang Fan, Song Yuejin, and the others. ¡°He deserved to be taught a lesson!¡± Wan Baojiang muttered under his breath. Those words caused Ye Sanshi to fix him with an intense gaze. He even raised his hand, ready to strike¡­ Fortunately, Liang Fan quickly intervened, saying, ¡°Class monitor, don¡¯t blame us. We were going over the rules and regulations here, but this guy approached us of his own accord. Then he started badmouthing Vice Class Monitor Wang. Brother Wan told him to leave, but he insulted us, so we retaliated.¡± Upon hearing these words, Ye Sanshi¡¯s anger began to subside. However, his expression remained unchanged. He lowered his hand silently, but his tone and demeanor remained firm. ¡°Is this the reason you resorted to violence? What were you thinking? Get out of here and run. It seems like you all have excess energy.¡± Ye Sanshi¡¯s voice boomed loudly. From the tone of his voice, it seemed as though he wanted to tear them apart. However, considering the punishment, it felt like¡­ The heavy wooden board was placed gently. Nevertheless, no one uttered a word. Even the other class monitors who witnessed the situation felt the same. This included the class monitor of the recruit who had been beaten. Liang Fan and the other three felt dejected. Upon hearing this, they promptly left. At that moment, Ye Sanshi smiled apologetically at Squad Leader Kong, the leader of the 9th squad, who had just helped the recruit up. ¡°Squad Leader Kong, I apologize. I will definitely take strict action against these individuals. I will provide you, this recruit comrade, and the entire company with an explanation!¡± When Ye Sanshi pushed Liang Fan aside, the 9th class monitor immediately rushed forward to assist the injured recruit from his own class. His expression was filled with anger and concern. He supported the recruit while observing Ye Sanshi¡¯s apologetic smile and words, but he remained silent. ¡°Support him. You all, come with me!¡± Speaking in a deep voice to the recruits from the other two classes, he handed over the injured recruit to them and turned to salute Wu Jianfeng. ¡°Company Commander, I will handle this matter!¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Wu Jianfeng nodded in acknowledgment. The 9th squad leader then departed with his men. ¡°Company Commander!¡± Ye Sanshi also looked towards Wu Jianfeng. ¡°Hmph!¡± Wu Jianfeng coldly snorted and ignored Ye Sanshi. His gaze swept across the remaining recruits in the classroom. ¡°Are you all blind? They were fighting, and you stood there watching the spectacle. Did it please you?¡± Although no one uttered a word, the recruits from the other squads were likely cursing in their hearts. What was happening? Why were they being scolded when the other two classes had already left? What was going on? Had they done something wrong? Chapter 95 - Chapter 95: Misfortune to Bystanders Chapter 95: Misfortune to Bystanders Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In the classroom, the recruits from the other classes were completely despondent. They felt like they had been unfairly blamed for something they hadn¡¯t done. Despite their frustration, they didn¡¯t dare utter a word. Every one of them hung their heads low in silence. ¡°Do you still believe that you¡¯ve been wrongly accused?¡± Wu Jianfeng asked once more, his expression cold and stern. ¡°Who are they? They are soldiers. And so are you. You are comrades, brothers. But now, instead of supporting each other, you are at odds. What had happened to your unity? All you did was sit in your seats popping popcorn and enjoying the show. Do you truly believe you were innocent?¡± Having said his piece, he turned around and glanced at the class presidents standing behind him. ¡°Each of you will write a 5,000-word self-reflection. Class monitors, take note of their names¡­ Oh, and disregard the one who stepped out to seek help just now.¡± With that, Wu Jianfeng turned on his heel and walked away. They were left behind, along with a curious crowd who had just stood idly by. Among them was their class monitor. As for Ye Sanshi, he had departed alongside the captain. He had summoned the members of Class Five for a jog, but he had stayed back because he hadn¡¯t completed his task. Now he had to catch up. ¡°Class One, follow me!¡± ¡°Class Two¡­¡± Once the company commander had departed, the squad leaders assumed their stern expressions and began summoning their respective squad members. Copying the regulations could wait. For now, they had to address this issue first. Although the company commander had already disciplined them with a 5,000-word self-reflection, their squad leaders still had a responsibility to educate them. Admittedly, the company commander¡¯s punishment was sufficient, and they wouldn¡¯t impose any further penalties. However, a reprimand was inevitable. Inside Class 5¡¯s dormitory, the partially open door allowed everyone inside to lean against it and engage in hushed conversations. ¡°Brother Wang, what exactly happened? Why did Old Wan and the others start a fight?¡± ¡°I have no idea. The instructor arrived too quickly. I saw them coming down, but I couldn¡¯t even ask them!¡± ¡°Why are you so clueless? We¡¯ll all be in trouble if a fight breaks out here!¡± Inside the dormitory, some individuals were curious, while others were filled with anxiety. In reality, as soon as they heard the commotion, they halted their push-ups and rushed out. They had heard that some students from their class were involved in the altercation. However, before they could reach the scene, the instructor coincidentally arrived and called them back, along with those from other classes who had also rushed out. Huddled in the dormitory, they genuinely had no knowledge of what had transpired. ¡°The squad leader and the company commander are coming down!¡± Gu Yingnan whispered suddenly. Of course, it was evident to everyone. The Class Five students hiding near the slightly ajar door caught a glimpse of the corridor¡¯s situation. However, neither the captain nor Ye Sanshi appeared. ¡°Step aside, I¡¯ll go and find out!¡± Wang Ye declared abruptly. He had made up his mind to leave. When the instructor had called them away, he had brought Liang Fan and the other three individuals who had just descended the stairs. At that time, Wang Ye and the others didn¡¯t dare to venture outside. But now, seeing that it was Ye Sanshi and the company commander, the others hesitated while Wang Ye did not. ¡°Alright!¡± The others swiftly made way, and Wang Ye promptly opened the door and darted out. ¡°Squad leader, company commander!¡± Wang Ye caught up with them on the stairs. ¡°Why did you come out?¡± Ye Sanshi turned around with a serious expression. ¡°I wanted to ask what happened!¡± Wang Ye replied earnestly. Wu Jianfeng glanced at Wang Ye and spoke with indifference, ¡°This doesn¡¯t concern you. Go back and get some sleep!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Although Wang Ye felt a tinge of disappointment, he had no choice but to comply if the company commander had made up his mind. After all, he had taken the chance to ask, but the response was clear. Ye Sanshi added, ¡°Take care of maintaining order in the class. Don¡¯t create any disturbances when I¡¯m not around.¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± ¡°Brother Wang!¡± Gu Yingnan and the others approached him as they returned to the dormitory. ¡°You must have heard something, right? Forget it, let¡¯s continue with our push-ups. Then we¡¯ll lie down and wait!¡± ¡°What? You still want to continue?¡± Gu Yingnan whispered incredulously. Wang Ye shot him a stern look. ¡°Don¡¯t talk nonsense. This is our original training objective. Besides, it¡¯s about strengthening our bodies. Since we¡¯re fine, we shouldn¡¯t stop!¡± Deep down, Wang Ye knew that it would be impossible for everyone to fall asleep now. Instead of allowing idle chatter to fill the room, it was better to complete the training task assigned by Ye Sanshi. As for Wan Baojiang¡­ There was nothing they could do at the moment. They would have to wait for their return. Unbeknownst to Wang Ye, the fight had actually been instigated because of him. Downstairs, Wan Baojiang and the other three individuals were not partaking in the jogging activity. After being brought downstairs by the instructor, they began explaining the situation. However, with the arrival of the company commander and Ye Sanshi, they were almost done with their explanations. After giving a quick glance to the captain and Ye Sanshi, the officer turned his attention back to the four individuals in front of him. ¡°There is discipline within the military camp. Violence is not the solution. If something like this happens again, call the class monitor. Understood?¡± ¡°Understood!¡± The four of them nodded, though their true feelings might have been begrudging. ¡°Alright, Squad Leader Ye, I¡¯m handing them over to you. Tomorrow, they will be confined and required to write a 5,000-word self-reflection,¡± the officer declared. Ye Sanshi looked at Wu Jianfeng. ¡°Why are you looking at me? Do you have any objections to the instructor¡¯s decision?¡± Wu Jianfeng responded. ¡°No, no!¡± Ye Sanshi hastily shook his head. In reality, when Liang Fan informed them about the fight, Ye Sanshi had intended for them to escape. He had instructed them to hit the road, but his intention was for them to run away and return later when the situation had settled. However, they hadn¡¯t anticipated being caught by the instructor. ¡°Hmph, the instructor has already reprimanded and punished you. I won¡¯t say anything more. But all four of you, remember this. If there¡¯s a next time, be prepared to run until you drop dead on the track!¡± With that, Wu Jianfeng shifted his gaze towards Ye Sanshi. ¡°Take them for a run. You¡¯ll lead them. Run for an hour, or don¡¯t bother coming back.¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Ye Sanshi replied firmly. Upstairs, Wang Ye overheard the company commander¡¯s final words. ¡°Oh no, one hour of running? I might just vomit blood!¡± ¡°I never expected Zhang Ping¡¯an to actually make a move.¡± ¡°And Qin Li too? These four guys are really daring!¡± Inside the dormitory, everyone was still lying down. However, upon hearing the commotion downstairs, someone couldn¡¯t help but speak up. ¡°Alright, enough talking. Anyone who speaks again will have to do an extra fifty push-ups¡­¡± At that moment, Wang Ye intervened, his voice carrying authority. His words instantly silenced the dormitory. Of course, even though they had been in the army for half a month, most of them struggled with a hundred push-ups in one go. It was the culmination of their training over the past few weeks. Adding fifty more seemed almost impossible. No one uttered a word. In the dormitory, only the sound of Wang Ye¡¯s continuous counting and the rhythm of his push-ups could be heard. Seven to eight minutes later, he completed the squats and push-ups. Everyone then returned to lying on their beds. Silence proved to be impossible, and true sleep eluded them. Five empty beds served as a reminder of the absent classmates. Whispers and discussions continued in hushed tones among the remaining students, but Wang Ye no longer paid much attention to them. As he lay on his bed, Wang Ye himself pondered why they had acted so impulsively. The question lingered in his mind. Chapter 96 - Chapter 96: The One Who Made a Move and the One Who was beaten Chapter 96: The One Who Made a Move and the One Who was beaten Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In the dormitory of Class 9, the squad leader entered with a somber expression, his face already showing signs of frustration from earlier in the classroom. The tension inside him was building up, waiting to be released. As soon as he shut the door, his rage exploded. His gaze fell upon a soldier being bullied by two other recruits, and the sight of the tearful soldier further fueled his anger. ¡°Have you no shame? I specifically told you to study the regulations. What made you wander around?¡± Squad Leader Kong snapped. A loud bang echoed in the room as Squad Leader Kong couldn¡¯t contain his frustration any longer and lashed out with a kick. ¡°Stop crying! You brought this upon yourself by provoking them. Who¡¯s to blame here?¡± Though filled with rage, Squad Leader Kong was trying to hold back, knowing that violence was against the rules, as discussed during the recent meeting. Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have stopped at just a kick and would have taught him a lesson using his fists. Squad Leader Kong¡¯s frustration continued to rise as he witnessed the cowardice of the soldier who had initiated the trouble. He despised such behavior the most ¨C causing trouble but lacking the courage to fight back or stand up for himself. With his fists clenched, Squad Leader Kong turned his attention to the two onlookers and berated them, his voice seething with anger. ¡°Are you both blind? You just stood there and watched your comrade get beaten up! Is this how you plan to behave on the battlefield? Indifferent spectators while your comrades fight for their lives?¡± The two recruits blushed deeply, too ashamed to utter a word as they stood there with lowered heads. Squad Leader Kong¡¯s mind was filled with the words of the company commander from the recent meeting, reminding him to control his anger. He knew he had to keep himself in check to avoid breaking the rules. He addressed the entire dormitory, including the other students present, to emphasize the importance of unity in the military camp. ¡°Remember, once you step out of this dormitory, you are one cohesive unit. If one person makes a mistake, the entire class will be punished. I don¡¯t care about the reasons or excuses; if I catch anyone watching a fellow soldier getting into trouble and doing nothing about it, be prepared to face severe consequences.¡± In the dormitory, an eerie silence hung in the air, as no one dared to make a sound. This also included the other students who had been staying there. Unaware of what had transpired, they awaited the return of Squad Leader Kong and the others. With a cold snort, Squad Leader Kong walked over to the recruit he had kicked down at the door. In that moment, he struggled to contain his own emotions, trying not to show any sign of weakness. ¡°Tell me where you¡¯re injured. Do you want to go to the infirmary?¡± he inquired, his tone still harsh. The recruit remained silent, perhaps out of fear or a mix of emotions. ¡°Are you deaf? Why won¡¯t you answer? Are you still indignant?¡± Squad Leader Kong¡¯s frustration was evident as he probed, ¡°Do you want me to take you to fight again? Or do you want to fight me?¡± ¡°I¡­ I¡¯m fine,¡± the recruit finally muttered, looking utterly miserable. His left cheek was visibly bruised and swollen, and there seemed to be a bump on his forehead. His clothes were disheveled, with tears and shoe prints marring his body. Despite the injuries appearing severe, they were merely superficial. Wan Baojiang and the others had shown some restraint during their attack, not using their full strength. Squad Leader Kong suppressed his anger and scolded, ¡°If that¡¯s the case, then get up! Who are you lying there, looking as if you¡¯re about to die?¡± The recruit struggled to his feet as Squad Leader Kong swung open the door, giving a curt command, ¡°Gather downstairs!¡± He said no more, leaving no doubt that tonight¡¯s events could not be left without consequences. He had no intention of letting it slide. Since the injured recruit refused to go to the infirmary, the punishment would start immediately. Squad Leader Kong was determined to leave a lasting memory in their minds, one they would carry with them for the rest of their lives. Downstairs, the tension among the recruits of the 9th squad was palpable as they assembled, uncertain of what was about to unfold. The 9th squad leader¡¯s words carried a clear warning ¨C there would be no mercy tonight, and anyone who dared to intervene would face the same fate as the recruit who had been beaten. Without further ado, the 9th squad leader briskly led the way, and the recruits followed reluctantly, their hearts filled with bitterness. Many of them had eagerly anticipated witnessing a brave soul challenge the status quo, only to find themselves engulfed in an unexpected disaster. Their previous excitement and speculation had quickly given way to remorse and anger. They felt that the beaten recruit had brought this upon them without any just cause. As they looked at the bruised and swollen fellow classmate, their inner thoughts turned to curses, blaming him for ruining the otherwise intriguing spectacle. ¡°Is he full of himself? Getting into trouble like that and now dragging us into it too!¡± ¡°Who does he think he is, causing such unnecessary trouble for all of us?¡± The frustration and resentment among the recruits were evident, and their dissatisfaction grew with every step they took. They couldn¡¯t help but wonder why the recruit had initiated the fight in the first place, leading to this troublesome situation that now implicated them all. As they approached their destination, their minds were filled with apprehension about what was to come. Little did they know that this night would be etched into their memories forever, a stark reminder of the consequences that could arise from a single reckless act. ¡°Hey, class monitor, someone¡¯s here!¡± one of the recruits called out as Ye Sanshi, Wan Baojiang, and the others jogged on the track. Ye Sanshi had a different approach compared to the 9th Squad Leader. He didn¡¯t scold or reprimand the recruits for their actions. Instead, he praised them for their efforts. ¡°You did a good job this time. It¡¯s okay to be punished. I¡¯ll run with you. After you finish running, each of you will be rewarded with a bowl of instant noodles and a bottle of drink. Just make sure to ask Vice-Class Monitor Wang for reimbursement. As for the detention tomorrow, I¡¯ll arrange for someone to send you food, and you can write your own self-reflection,¡± Ye Sanshi said in a supportive manner. It seemed that Ye Sanshi understood that the situation might not have escalated if the recruit company and the company commander hadn¡¯t been involved. In other circumstances, the incident might have been less severe, and perhaps no punishment would have been meted out. In the army, conflicts were almost inevitable among young men living together. It was normal to have some friction between them. However, the key factors were the process and the outcome of those conflicts. In this case, the recruits and Wan Baojiang had acted to protect their class vice-monitor, and they fought together and won. This victory was crucial, as any failure to act or win would have put them in trouble. When Ye Sanshi learned about the situation from Liang Fan, he immediately chased him away to avoid the wrath of the company commander. While they couldn¡¯t entirely escape the punishment, Ye Sanshi¡¯s support and presence during the punishment showed his solidarity with his classmates. As they continued to run on the track, the recruits felt grateful for Ye Sanshi¡¯s understanding and encouragement. Despite the punishment, they now knew they weren¡¯t alone, and their class monitor had their backs. The hour of running might be tough, but the reward and the feeling of camaraderie made it more bearable. Ye Sanshi was highly satisfied with Wan Baojiang and the others¡¯ performance that day, and as a result, their jogging pace was much faster than a casual walk. They chatted and laughed throughout the run, enjoying the camaraderie. However, upon spotting someone approaching, Ye Sanshi quickly whispered, ¡°Run faster!¡± They needed to maintain a serious demeanor in front of outsiders. When the newcomers from class 9 drew near, Liang Fan couldn¡¯t help but exclaim, ¡°Damn, it¡¯s class 9!¡± Sensing the tension, Ye Sanshi took charge and told his group to be serious, announcing that he would lead them to apologize to class 9. ¡°Why should we apologize?¡± Qin Li murmured, voicing the hesitation that some of the others felt. All eyes turned to Ye Sanshi, awaiting his response. Ye Sanshi turned around, still wearing a smile. ¡°You¡¯ve already stood up for your classmate, so what¡¯s the harm in apologizing? Besides, apologizing won¡¯t cost us anything.¡± With his encouraging words, he convinced them that an apology was the right thing to do. And with that, he led the group toward class 9. As class 9 noticed the approaching group from class 5, all eyes turned to Squad Leader Kong. The squad leader stopped in his tracks and observed Ye Sanshi and his men with a stoic expression. ¡°Haha, well, Old Kong, are you guys here to relax too?¡± Ye Sanshi greeted them with a light-hearted tone, despite having just told his own group to be serious. At the sight of the varied reactions from the recruits in class 9, some clenching their fists, some speechless, and others indifferent, Squad Leader Kong remained unresponsive, claiming that he was not in a good mood like Ye Sanshi. Ye Sanshi playfully apologized, suggesting that his group should come over and apologize to the recruits they had beaten up earlier. However, Squad Leader Kong firmly refused the apology, asserting that the recruit deserved the beating. After this exchange, Squad Leader Kong emphasized that he had to continue running with his recruits. He seemed frustrated, especially when using the word ¡°stroll,¡± which made him bite his lips in annoyance. Despite his attempt to maintain discipline, some of his recruits couldn¡¯t help but hold back their laughter, which only added to his frustration. With a humorous tone, Ye Sanshi and his group continued on their way, with everyone suppressing their laughter as they ran. The 9th squad leader¡¯s face turned ashen, feeling embarrassed and angered by the situation. He turned to address his own recruits, berating them for their behavior and expressing his disappointment. He sternly warned them that if anyone asked about their new company¡¯s squad leader in the future, they should say he was dead because he couldn¡¯t bear the embarrassment of having them as his recruits. With that, the 9th squad leader led his recruits to continue their punishment, hoping to restore discipline and order among them. Chapter 97 - Chapter 97: Could Wang Ye Be the Regiment Commanders Son? Chapter 97: Could Wang Ye Be the Regiment Commander¡¯s Son? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Brother Wang, what time is it? How long do they have to run?¡± Gu Yingnan asked Wang Ye for the third time in the dormitory. Wang Ye reached over to the pillow and picked up his watch. ¡°Soon, it¡¯s almost 11:30. They should be back soon!¡± he replied in a low voice. Indeed, after Wang Ye said this, about ten minutes later, footsteps approached from outside. The door swung open. ¡°Hehe, brothers, are you asleep?¡± Liang Fan entered the room, behaving oddly. Everyone in the dormitory was stunned, wondering what was going on. Weren¡¯t they supposed to be punished for fighting? Why did Liang Fan seem so lively and happy, as if he had just returned from a leisurely outing? While the others in the dormitory were in a daze, Qin Li hurriedly ran to Wang Ye¡¯s bed. ¡°Brother Wang, quickly reimburse me!¡± ¡°What¡¯s going on with you guys?¡± Wang Ye was also taken aback. He looked at Liang Fan¡¯s grinning face. Especially when he noticed that Liang Fan was asking for money with one hand while holding a bowl of instant noodles and a bottle of iced red tea in the other. This situation made Wang Ye¡¯s brain feel a little overwhelmed. ¡°What the hell was this?¡± Wang Ye finally managed to gather his thoughts and asked, feeling perplexed by the situation. ¡°Hehe, Brother Wang, we did it for you today¡­¡± Qin Li began to explain before Wang Ye could fully comprehend the situation. Liang Fan chimed in, adding to the explanation, and even Zhang Ping¡¯an contributed a few words. ¡°Fuck, well done. I would¡¯ve beaten him up myself too,¡± Gu Yingnan exclaimed, showing his support. Song Yuejin, who was on the upper bunk opposite Wang Ye, also expressed his anger, ¡°Fuck, this person¡¯s mouth is really rotten.¡± Wang Ye belonged to class five, and now, apart from Deng Hai, not many people were dissatisfied with him. In fact, even Deng Hai wouldn¡¯t openly resist Wang Ye¡¯s orders. If Wang Ye asked him to do push-ups or take care of the housework and pointed out any mistakes, Deng Hai would immediately rectify the situation. Of course, if someone had talked to Deng Hai about this matter and badmouthed Wang Ye, they would definitely not have gotten into a fight. However, it seemed that they had sought trouble with Wan Baojiang. The situation had taken an unexpected turn, leaving Wang Ye puzzled and wondering about the reasons behind it. This fellow was taken aback at first. He had always remembered how Wang Ye had helped him back then. When Deng Hai quarreled with Wang Ye that day, he had even jumped in to defend him. Now, this foreign student was bad-mouthing Wang Ye, and he couldn¡¯t bear it any longer. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s all lower our voices!¡± Ye Sanshi, who had placed the drink on the bed, intervened and said to everyone. He then took the instant noodles and headed to the water dispenser. Naturally, the students of Class Five followed Ye Sanshi¡¯s instruction, and their voices quieted down. Wang Ye also spoke in a hushed tone to Qin Li, ¡®Til reimburse you for the noodles. I¡¯ll make it up to you by treating you to a better meal tomorrow.¡± To be honest, Wang Ye was touched. These guys were actually fighting because of him. It was beyond his expectations. Especially Zhang Ping¡¯an, who seemed honest and a little naive, also spoke up. ¡°Hehe, Brother Wang, don¡¯t look at me like that. His words were just too unpleasant. He questioned if you were a pretentious person and if we also found you unbearable. He even called people like you bootlickers. He went as far as to say that during the Japanese occupation, you would have been a high-quality traitor, someone they could put in an important position.¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Wang Ye¡¯s smile instantly disappeared. He lifted the blanket and was about to get up. ¡°What are you doing?¡± Ye Sanshi, standing beside the water dispenser, said with a serious expression, glaring at Zhang Ping¡¯an. ¡°Why didn¡¯t you say this when we were outside just now?¡± he thought, but then realized he hadn¡¯t asked about these things at all. ¡°Class monitor, I want to go to the police about this. I don¡¯t care about anything else or that he was beaten up. He said I was a traitor. I¡¯m a soldier now!¡± Wang Ye stood up and looked at Ye Sanshi with determination. After a brief silence, Ye Sanshi nodded and said, ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go find him!¡± He then turned to Liang Fan, who was waiting for the cup of instant noodles, and said, ¡°Take mine. Put yours in my cabinet.¡± Liang Fan hurriedly asked, ¡°Can we go?¡± ¡°What are you going to do? The rest of you should lie down obediently. If you want to eat instant noodles, eat them quickly. If you don¡¯t want to eat them, put them away and lie on the bed. Also, don¡¯t make any noise. Wang Ye and I will be back soon,¡± Ye Sanshi instructed the other students in the dormitory. After saying that, he and Wang Ye walked towards the dormitory door. Once they were in the aisle, Ye Sanshi spoke softly to Wang Ye, ¡°They¡¯re still on the runway. Let¡¯s go talk to the company commander about this!¡± In fact, they could leave without saying goodbye, as the veteran squad leader was still on duty at the entrance of the dormitory downstairs. Ye Sanshi, being the class monitor, only needed to take everyone out to register, which he had already done. The instructors or company commander would find out during their night check, and even if they didn¡¯t check tonight, they would see the shift records tomorrow. So, there was no need to sneak out. Moreover, they were in the right, and the matter was indeed very serious. Wang Ye was now a dedicated soldier, and if he stood out, it was natural for some jealousy to arise behind his back. Those who weren¡¯t jealous were likely just mediocre. However, even if someone was envious, there were some things that they couldn¡¯t say, especially if Wang Ye found out about it. ¡°Is he a brainless fool?¡± the company commander fumed, having not slept at all. When Ye Sanshi knocked on the door and brought Wang Ye, the company commander heard the report and immediately erupted in anger. At that moment, the instructor¡¯s dormitory door swung open, and he appeared with a serious expression. ¡°Why don¡¯t I go? With your bad temper¡­¡± Obviously, he had overheard Ye Sanshi¡¯s report. The captain glanced at him, pondered for a moment, and finally nodded. ¡°Alright, you go!¡± The company commander was aware of his own temper and feared he might lose control if he went. As the company commander, he knew he had to maintain composure. Thus, the instructor took charge and led Ye Sanshi and Wang Ye to the training ground. Meanwhile, on the track of the training ground, Squad Leader Kong continued to subject the recruits of the Ninth Squad to grueling torture. ¡°Get up, get up!¡± he barked at two recruits who were struggling to stand. They had fallen on the track and were finding it difficult to rise. Squad Leader Kong turned around and kicked one of them, pushing him to get back up. As he kicked, he shouted at the rest of the recruits in the front, ¡°You guys keep running! I told you, you¡¯re going to keep running even if you drop dead until I stop tonight.¡± Class 9 was no longer merely running; they were enduring a torturous ordeal. Their feet dragged on the ground, and their lips were parched and pale. They gasped for breath, their eyes losing focus as they continued to trudge forward. That soldier had really landed them in a hot mess. Their daily physical training was already challenging with a three-kilometer run, but tonight, they had been pushed to run for a grueling hour. The 9th squad leader didn¡¯t take it easy like Ye Sanshi, who took Qin Li and others for a leisurely walk. He ran alongside them, putting all his strength into it. The memories of this night would stay with them for the rest of their lives. Even in his old age, he would remember that night in the recruit company¡ªthe roundness of the moon, the brightness of the stars, and how exhausted he felt¡­ But the ordeal wasn¡¯t over yet. Wang Ye, Ye Sanshi, and the instructor approached the training ground from the side, unnoticed by the members of Class 9. Squad Leader Kong caught a glimpse of them from the corner of his eye, and his heart skipped a beat. What was happening? A ridiculous idea crossed his mind at that moment: ¡°Is this Wang Ye the son of the regiment commander?¡± The possibility seemed surreal, but he couldn¡¯t shake the thought from his mind. The instructor and Ye Sanshi appeared to be discussing something with Wang Ye, creating a sense of intrigue and anxiety in Squad Leader Kong¡¯s heart. Chapter 99 - Chapter 99: Company Commander Who Freeloaded on Chapter 99: Company Commander Who Freeloaded on Food Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation At this moment, the 9th squad leader was visibly stunned. Then, a smile appeared on his usually serious face. ¡°Haha!¡± The Ninth Squad Leader burst into laughter. ¡°Pa!¡± One of his hands tightly clasped with Wang Ye¡¯s. ¡°My name is Kong Jian, and I look forward to becoming your comrade in the company.¡± ¡°That¡¯s very likely,¡± Wang Ye said with a smile. Then, he released his hand and saluted, ¡°Squad Leader Kong, I¡¯m going back!¡± Kong Jian returned the greeting. ¡°Okay, go!¡± He looked at Ye Sanshi and suggested, ¡°Old Blackface Ye, how about we change the vice class monitor?¡± ¡°In your dreams!¡± Ye Sanshi scolded him with a smile, then pulled Wang Ye away as if Wang Ye would be poached if he didn¡¯t leave quickly. ¡°Alright, that¡¯s all for tonight,¡± the instructor instructed. At this moment, even if he was a professional gigolo of a recruit company, he didn¡¯t know how to show his face in tonight¡¯s situation. In fact, he didn¡¯t want to give it to her, and he couldn¡¯t. This was because this matter had already crossed the line. To put it bluntly, this soldier was lucky to still be in the recruit company. Otherwise, he would definitely have been given a demerit and criticized in front of the entire company. Of course, other than the demerit, he couldn¡¯t run away from anything else. After saying that, the instructor turned around. Squad Leader Kong, who had pulled a long face again, was left to clean up the mess.¡± On the other side, after returning to the dormitory, Wang Ye briefly explained the situation. The others wanted to ask more questions, but Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t give them the chance as the lights were out long ago. He lay on the bed and closed his eyes. To be honest, Kong Jian had indeed given Wang Ye a new understanding of the class monitor in the military camp. A soldier¡¯s fault was not his fault at all. The soldier¡¯s personality, which had been outside for eighteen or nineteen years, was not something that could be completely changed in just fifteen days. However, he did not find an excuse. Although he had disciplined the soldier, he had taken full responsibility for his mistake. He really didn¡¯t hold back any strength when he slapped himself. Five hot white palm prints were left on his face, which quickly turned red. Wang Ye had seen this very clearly just now. ¡°Perhaps, this is the military camp that I yearn for, the comrade that I yearn for¡­¡± With this thought in mind, Wang Ye gradually fell into a deep sleep. ¡°Get up, get up¡­¡± The next day, it was still dark outside, and there was no wake-up call. However, the shaking of the bed and Ye Sanshi¡¯s voice woke everyone up. ¡°Ah, class monitor, I thought we weren¡¯t going to run in the morning today? And the wake-up call hasn¡¯t sounded yet!¡± It was the weekend. Last week, they slept until the reveille horn sounded. Everyone assumed it would be the same today. However, imagination was beautiful, and reality was cruel. How could mercy last forever? ¡°That¡¯s because other classes don¡¯t run in the morning, but we¡¯re different!¡± As Ye Sanshi spoke, he began to pull the blankets one by one. All of a sudden, regardless of whether they were willing or not, they had to quickly get up from under the blanket and immediately tuck their blankets behind them. Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t just tear the blanket apart. He threw it at his feet. ¡°Let me tell you, our class has already undergone the ligament stretching training. You can¡¯t stop during this period of time. Do it once every day in the morning and once in the evening until your ligaments are completely pulled apart!¡± ¡°Ah!¡± Painful screams rang out in the dormitory. This time, it was not just one person. Other than two individuals, the rest all had bitter expressions on their faces, including Wang Ye. He didn¡¯t expect that yesterday¡¯s encounter wasn¡¯t a one-time thing, but an ongoing routine. ¡°Class monitor, can you not pull it?¡± Someone cried out in pain. Ye Sanshi replied with a cold smile, ¡°Sure!¡± These words made everyone ecstatic. However, the joy that appeared on everyone¡¯s faces turned into bitterness the next second. Because Ye Sanshi hadn¡¯t finished his sentence. ¡°I won¡¯t pull you guys out when you can¡¯t do your movements properly or can¡¯t stretch your legs or lift them up. I¡¯ll use my belt to whip you until you can stretch your legs and do your movements properly!¡± What else could everyone say? They could only get up. Wang Ye took the time to look at his watch. It was still five o¡¯clock. It was painful, but he could only accept reality. Soon, Class Five began to fold their blankets. It was only then that they realized that the other classes had also woken up early and were folding their blankets outside. At six o¡¯clock, while the other classes were still folding their blankets, Class Five was already brought downstairs by Ye Sanshi. First, they did a 100-mcter frog jump, then 100 push-ups, and 100 sit-ups. In the end, it was the segment where Liang Fan and Wan Baojiang laughed slyly, causing pain for Wang Ye and the others. Screams pierced through the dim recruit camp area in the early morning. Fortunately, Ye Sanshi kept his promise. After breakfast, except for Wan Baojiang and the other three who had to go to the confinement room, everyone else folded their blankets again and pressed them with something before they got some rest time. Writing a letter, the letter that he had not finished last night, began again. Wang Ye did the same. Although he had promised to buy something today to compensate the four people who had been sent to detention with Wan Baojiang, he was still very happy. However, if they couldn¡¯t come out now, Wang Ye wouldn¡¯t be able to go either. It wouldn¡¯t be too late to buy them something before lunch. If he bought the food now, he would not be able to buy it for them at noon. ¡°Dad, Mom, I¡¯m doing very well. The squad leader is very good, and the company commander loves me very much¡­¡± Holding the pen, Wang Ye began to write. He didn¡¯t mention in the letter how tough the new recruits¡¯ training was. In fact, other than stretching his ligaments and waking up early, and going to bed late every day, Wang Ye felt fine. He was even immersed in it. Because he could feel that he had grown stronger. Of course, he couldn¡¯t say this, and there was no need to say it. Anyway, he just picked the good aspects to write about so that they wouldn¡¯t worry. However, he didn¡¯t mention anything about Wang Ye¡¯s meritorious service. If his parents really knew about the meritorious service, they might be happy for a moment, but then they would be worried. His father might not know, but his mother would understand the potential dangers. After all, they would worry about what kind of environment Wang Ye was in if they knew that the other recruits were facing such challenging situations. In fact, because of this concern, when Wang Ye was chatting with Wu Jianfeng yesterday afternoon, he had specially asked if he could keep the news of his meritorious service from his family. In the end, it turned out that the third-class merit allowed personal opinions to be considered. Especially for this kind of thing, the army actually didn¡¯t recommend sending good news to recruits¡¯ hometowns. After all, this was not a good thing to share. ¡°Ding dong!¡± At the same time, while Wang Ye was writing the letter, in another independent small park behind the recruit company, Wu Jianfeng was holding a box of milk in his hand. He stood outside a door with a smile on his face and rang the doorbell. ¡°Who is it?¡± A female voice came from inside, and then the door opened. ¡°Sister-in-law, I came to your house to freeload!¡± Chapter 100 - Chapter 100: Young Man, Who Is Your Father? Chapter 100: Young Man, Who Is Your Father? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The Iron Bones Hero Regiment was an independent regimental unit. In the family area, there was a small compound consisting of only three buildings. One building served as a canteen and reception area for family members, while the others were a row of bungalows, with one being the residence of a regimental officer. Additionally, there was a six-story building designated as the dormitory for battalion-level cadres, some technical staff, and civilian personnel. At this moment, Wu Jianfeng knocked on the door of one of the bungalows and entered. ¡°What brings you here looking for me?¡± asked the regiment commander as he sat down in the living room, picking up a cigarette from the coffee table and lighting it. He wasn¡¯t inclined to offer Wu Jianfeng a cigarette, as he considered him a difficult person to deal with. Having finally gotten a day off this weekend to rest at home, he didn¡¯t appreciate this interruption. However, he still decided to wait and see if Wu Jianfeng¡¯s words would be courteous before deciding whether to offer him a cigarette or not. In fact, he might even refuse to give him the milk he brought for his daughter should he find his guest¡¯s demeanor unpleasant. ¡°Come, Wu, have some tea!¡± a woman entered with a cup of tea. ¡°Thankyou, Sister-in-law!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t mention it. You two continue chatting. I¡¯ll go outside and look for Yingying. This little girl keeps running around during the holidays!¡± she said with a smile, then turned and left. As a military wife, she understood the need to avoid engaging in conversations with other officers. ¡°Crack.¡± The door opened and closed, and Wu Jianfeng entered the room with a smile, placing the tea given by the regiment commander¡¯s wife on the table. He then reached for the cigarette left on the coffee table without hesitation. ¡°You can smoke, but once you do, you¡¯re not allowed to bother me with anything,¡± the commander said with a faint smile. Wu Jianfeng didn¡¯t say anything, but the commander wasn¡¯t oblivious to the situation. Quickly retracting his hand, Wu Jianfeng replied, ¡°Hehc, then I¡¯ll enjoy some tea later!¡± After a moment, he began to voice his complaints to the regiment commander. ¡°Commander, you can¡¯t ignore this matter. I went through so much trouble to get into the new recruit company and endured immense pressure. Dealing with those new recruits with their varied thoughts and personalities is no easy task. Hitting them too hard might break their spirit, but being too gentle won¡¯t achieve the desired training effect. I¡¯m constantly worried and on edge, fearing that a mistake could happen at any moment.¡± ¡°Now, to add to my troubles, we¡¯ve managed to find a promising new recruit in such a short time, and the chief of staff wants to snatch them away. If this continues, how can I focus on training new recruits? How can I maintain my enthusiasm for the job?¡± ¡°Alright, alright¡­¡± The regiment commander raised his hand to interrupt Wu Jianfeng. ¡°The chief of staff is just for show.¡± ¡°For real?!¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s face lit up. ¡°He doesn¡¯t need a soldier,¡± the commander continued, dismissing the importance of the chief of staff¡¯s involvement. ¡°Alright, you can leave. However, you can only prioritize this one among this batch of soldiers. The rest will be assigned by the regiment headquarters!¡± ¡°Ah, Commander¡­¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s face turned bitter again. ¡°I¡¯m like a father and a mother every day, taking care of a group of recruits. It¡¯s like walking on thin ice. I¡­¡± ¡°Pa!¡± The regiment commander took the cigarette box in front of him and threw it at Wu Jianfeng. ¡°Get lost! You either do it or not. If you bother me again, I¡¯ll replace you as the company commander. Don¡¯t even think about getting this soldier!¡± Undeterred, Wu Jianfeng smiled and continued bargaining, even after being hit. ¡°Commander, just three more spots. It¡¯s not asking for much, right?¡± ¡°Get lost. I¡¯ll give you one more spot at most. Take it or leave it. If not, take your milk and get lost. I¡¯ll find a new company commander for the recruits!¡± ¡°Ah, one¡­¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s expression showed his difficulty in accepting the offer, but seeing the regiment commander looking stern and ready to chase him away, he quickly relented. ¡°Alright, alright, I¡¯ll take one more spot. With Wang Ye, that makes two.¡± In reality, the company commander was well aware that asking for three more recruits was an excessive demand. Normally, they were only allowed to choose one or two new recruits each year, so having one extra slot was already a pleasant surprise. He had originally planned to prioritize selecting Wang Ye, and now having the chance for one more was a welcome bonus. Despite the regiment commander¡¯s assurance that the chief of staff wouldn¡¯t interfere, he knew such assurances were mere formalities. Deep down, he believed that if he hadn¡¯t personally approached the regiment commander, Wang Ye would have been assigned to a different company, and he would have lost the opportunity to train him. As he left the regiment commander¡¯s house, he spotted the commander¡¯s wife returning with a five or six-year-old girl. Wu Jianfeng greeted them with a warm smile, teasing the little girl playfully before heading in a different direction. He wasn¡¯t in a rush to return to the new company just yet. He still had connections to his old company and would often visit them on weekends, despite not being there regularly during the week. ¡°Haha, this guy¡¯s writing is really sappy. Come and take a look¡­¡± ¡°1 miss you¡­ I missed you so much¡­ 1 miss your kisses¡­ I miss your fragrant hair¡­ Aiyo¡­ It¡¯s so freaking sappy.¡± ¡°Haha, look at this! These guys usually try to hide it, but now that they¡¯re writing a letter, they can¡¯t hold back!¡± Inside the instructor¡¯s office, after Wu Jianfeng returned to the recruit company, he heard laughter coming from within. ¡°Lower your voices. I could hear your laughter from outside!¡± Wu Jianfeng pushed the door open and walked in. He already had a good idea of what was going on inside. The recruits were writing letters, and as it was their first time, they probably assumed that the army was no different from the outside world. They sealed their letters, believing only the intended recipient would read it. But in reality¡­ There were no secrets in the army. After all, confidentiality was vital in military environments. Allowing them to write letters without checking them first? Who knows if they might unknowingly leak classified information? As a result, the first thing the instructors saw when opening these letters wasn¡¯t declarations of love to longed-for girlfriends. Instead, they were a group of burly men. Moreover, these guys gathered together to watch the game and made lighthearted comments about it. Naturally, it was amusing for them to read these letters. Some letters would elicit casual comments, while others were more serious and heartfelt. The class monitor would go through the letters first and then show them to the instructor. These letters provided valuable insights into the recruits¡¯ truest thoughts and feelings since joining the army. They allowed the squad leaders and instructors to better understand their recruits, helping them to deal with and guide them more effectively. However, not every letter could be sent. In fact, only a few could make the final cut. After careful selection, at least half of the letters were kept confidential with the instructor, while the remaining ones were sent to the regiment headquarters. Following another round of inspection, the approved letters would be sent out to their intended recipients. ¡°Why are you here again? Young man, who is your father?¡± At the service center, when Wang Ye walked in once more, the lady behind the counter was taken aback for a moment. She then looked at Wang Ye curiously and asked him in a hushed tone.. Chapter 101 - Chapter 101: Detention Room! Chapter 101: Detention Room! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The new recruits of the recruit company found that going to the small shop wasn¡¯t as straightforward as going to the lower company. Most of them would be taken to the camp¡¯s small shop to buy daily necessities when they first arrived. However, Wang Ye seemed to be an exception to this norm. It had been a while since he last went to the small shop, and this caught the attention of the shop¡¯s staff. They wondered if his father held a high position in the military, like the regiment commander. ¡°Hche, my dad is a socialist, and I¡¯m the successor of the socialists!¡± Wang Ye said with a smile, giving a playful response to the inquiries. Although it was not a direct answer, Wang Ye¡¯s mysterious reply only fueled the auntie¡¯s curiosity even more. After purchasing what he needed, Wang Ye left the shop with Song Yuejin. The shop¡¯s lady continued to glance at Wang Ye, still curious about his background. After leaving the service center, Song Yuejin chuckled, ¡°Hche, Brother Wang, that auntie will definitely be puzzling over whose child you arc when she goes to sleep tonight!¡± Though the people in Class Five were not aware of the exact details of Wang Ye¡¯s family, they were certain that he didn¡¯t have any special connections or favoritism. ¡°Hche, let her think whatever she wants. Let¡¯s head back quickly!¡± Wang Ye responded nonchalantly. It was almost lunchtime, and he planned to cat in the cafeteria and then pack some food for later. After lunch, he would return to the detention room to deliver the food. In the detention room, there were three empty rooms on the third floor and two on the fourth floor. The doors were closed, the windows sealed, and the lights turned off inside. The students were left to sit and contemplate how to write their self-criticisms. One of the students, Qin Li, opened the door of one of the rooms on the third floor and rushed out with a troubled expression. He complained about feeling suffocated inside. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, we¡¯ll try to get you out before dinner,¡± Ye Sanshi, the class monitor, assured him. Qin Li, still looking anxious, mentioned his inability to sleep on this floor. The class monitor promised to resolve the situation. At that moment, Wang Ye handed Qin Li a plastic bag containing coke and melon seeds as a snack to help pass the time. As per the rules, there shouldn¡¯t have been anything more than the lunch box in the detention room. But since Ye Sanshi, the class monitor, wanted to lock up the students, the situation was different. They were confined, but there were still some drinks and snacks available. The other three students in confinement were in similar circumstances. Wang Ye was less concerned about the student from class 9 who had been confined last night, as it was not his class¡¯s responsibility to deliver food to him. In the afternoon, they continued their usual cleaning routine despite the confinement. Fortunately, Class 5 had acquired the moving red flag and was assigned to the outer hygiene area. This assignment proved advantageous as it required fewer laborers. Otherwise, with four fewer people due to confinement, the increased workload would have been overwhelming for the remaining students. After the roll call that night, Wang Ye and Ye Sanshi began delivering quilts to the confined students. Ye Sanshi had initially attempted to persuade the instructor to release the recruits in detention before dinner. However, his request was met with rejection. The instructor emphasized that regardless of how wrong the soldier from class 9 was, they couldn¡¯t take matters into their own hands and gang up on him. The repercussions would be severe, and they needed to be grounded for 24 hours as a reminder of their actions. ¡°Sigh, I never want to be locked up in a small black room by myself for the rest of my life. I almost went crazy in there!¡± The next morning, before breakfast, Qin Li and the others were finally released. Although the instructor had said they had to endure 24 hours, they were let out half an hour earlier. Of course, nobody bothered to remind the instructor of this slight discrepancy. In fact, if anyone were to bring it up, Qin Li and the others might end up resenting that person for the rest of their lives. Only those who had experienced being locked up in a small dark room truly understood how terrifying and mentally draining it could be. In solitary confinement, they were isolated and couldn¡¯t do much. They had to be quiet all the time, unable to sleep properly for 24 hours. Without blankets during the day, they had to sleep on the hard ground, making rest even more challenging. It wasn¡¯t physical torture, but it was mental torture. Before the incident, Guan Zhong was mostly indifferent to the group of people. However, now that they were out, if they had to choose between another day of confinement or jumping into a manure pit and digging out manure, they would opt for the manure pit without hesitation. ¡°Me too. He didn¡¯t even let me sing. I almost suffocated in there!¡± Liang Fan complained bitterly, echoing Qin Li¡¯s sentiments. After Liang Fan expressed his complaint about missing the weekly shower time, Wang Ye comforted them and hugged each of them. He assured them that he had washed their clothes, so they would have fresh clothes to change into later. Qin Li was surprised when Wang Ye mentioned the possibility of taking a bath. He looked to Ye Sanshi for confirmation. Ye Sanshi smiled and clarified that new recruits could only go to the bathhouse once a week during the company period. Qin Li then turned his attention back to Wang Ye, who mentioned that he felt it would rain that day. With a mischievous smile, Wang Ye hinted at the idea of taking advantage of the rain to bathe outside. ¡°Darn it, Brother Wang, are you suggesting we bathe in the rain?¡± Qin Li said incredulously. He didn¡¯t see much difference between bathing in the rain and washing himself in the bathroom ¨C both would involve cold water. However, Wang Ye responded playfully, ¡°Well, bathing in the rain can be quite refreshing! And it¡¯s an excellent opportunity to get cleaned up.¡± ¡°Alright, enough talking. Let¡¯s quickly fix the blankets. Wang Ye, help out. Time is limited. We can¡¯t afford to lose the moving red flag of our class,¡± Ye Sanshi urged them. Qin Li and the others heard the wake-up call in the confinement room and knew they had to hurry to fold their blankets properly. If the blankets were not neatly folded, they would be deformed when carried down, and this could lead to trouble during the internal evaluation. Losing the moving red flag was a significant issue as it could affect the wake-up time for the entire class in the following week and the allocation of the weekend hygiene area. While Ye Sanshi might be able to negotiate for an exception due to the special circumstances, if the blankets were not well done, they would face direct deductions from the internal affairs evaluation. The punishment for that would be cleaning up feces, which was something no one wanted to endure. With that motivation, they quickly focused on fixing the blankets to avoid any further complications.. Chapter 102 - Chapter 102: Another Way to Acquire a Third-Class Merit Chapter 102: Another Way to Acquire a Third-Class Merit Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Wang Ye had a knack for predicting the weather accurately. He mentioned that it would rain, and sure enough, during breakfast, the rain began. As everyone stepped outside, the rain was initially light. However, as they waited in the dormitory for a while, the rain intensified, seemingly pouring from the heavens. ¡°The rain is much heavier than expected. I hope I don¡¯t get drenched,¡± remarked Qin Li as he inspected the cleanliness of the house through the window, sighing at the sight of the rain. Liang Fan chuckled and said, ¡°You worry too much. Getting caught in the rain won¡¯t hurt. It¡¯s the lightning that concerns me; I¡¯m afraid I might get struck if I go out to shower.¡± No sooner had he finished speaking when they heard a whistle from downstairs. ¡°Ah, fuck!¡± Qin Li exclaimed. Everyone looked puzzled. Earlier, Qin Li had asked Ye Sanshi if they would have training in heavy rain, and Ye Sanshi had mentioned that under normal circumstances, they wouldn¡¯t. But now, it seemed the situation had changed. ¡°Class monitor!¡± someone called out to Ye Sanshi. ¡°What are we supposed to do now?¡± another asked. Ye Sanshi responded, ¡°I did say under normal circumstances, but not always. Let¡¯s go, we¡¯ll gather downstairs.¡± With that, Ye Sanshi opened the door, leading the way for the group. Everyone felt helpless as they looked at the torrential rain outside the window. ¡°Damn it, the class monitor must have done this on purpose!¡± Gu Yingnan cursed. But their scolding wouldn¡¯t change anything. Now that Ye Sanshi had left, they had no choice but to follow him. Downstairs, Ye Sanshi paid no attention to the heavy rain and ran out of the dormitory building. ¡°Does he really have to be so cruel?¡± Qin Li stood at the entrance of the corridor, sighing. However, in the next second, he was pushed into the rain. With all the classes going downstairs now, the stairwell was cramped, and there was no place to stand still. Soon, the entire company had gathered in front of the stairwell. The rain was relentless, and the brim of the military cap offered no protection from it¡­ Wu Jianfeng stood at the entrance of the corridor, deliberately not seeking shelter and getting soaked in the rain. ¡°You guys are actually very lucky this year. Half a month into the military, and here comes the first rain. In the past, there were times when it rained on the second day of enlistment or even on the very day of enlistment, and they had to undergo rain training right away. But for you, the heavens have finally given us this chance.¡± With those words, the rain training commenced. At the same time, it became evident that Ye Sanshi had planned this deliberately. He knew that everyone would come out to train in the heavy rain. But dwelling on this fact was futile at the moment. The entire company stood in a military stance in front of the building, enduring the cold rain alongside Wu Jianfeng. As time passed, everyone¡¯s lips turned purple, and their bodies became stiff from the freezing temperatures. In the past, when the sun shone, the temperature here could reach more than 20 degrees. However, the windy and rainy weather had caused a significant drop in temperature, probably down to around ten degrees. With the constant downpour, their drenched clothes made movement almost impossible. ¡°Bang!¡± Wang Ye heard a muffled sound behind him. ¡°What are you doing?¡± scolded the class monitor. Then, two squad leaders came over to help the fallen soldiers get back on their feet. The infirmary on the first floor of the dormitory building was conveniently located, and the two class monitors dragged Wang Ye over there. ¡°War doesn¡¯t depend on the weather. As a qualified soldier, we must withstand all kinds of tests and adapt to fighting in all kinds of extreme environments. It¡¯s just rain today, and you can¡¯t handle it?¡± Wu Jianfeng suddenly shouted. As he yelled, rainwater and possibly saliva sprayed forward from his mouth. ¡°Let me tell you, sweat more during peacetime and bleed less during wartime. From the moment you cancel your identity cards at home and become a soldier, you should have this awareness. Today, I¡¯ll stand here with you. It¡¯s only been 40 minutes. We¡¯ll have to endure for another 40 minutes before this training is over.¡± ¡°Yes¡­ I feel like I¡¯m going to die!¡± came a soft voice from the side. Wang Ye couldn¡¯t move, but he knew that the message was from Liang Fan. Despite the pain and discomfort, he gritted his teeth and persevered. Normally, Wang Ye could endure the military posture by counting time in his head and calculating the experience points he would gain. However, today was different. The unbearable cold had frozen his entire body, and he had to clench his teeth tightly to prevent them from chattering uncontrollably. Suddenly, a loud ¡°Bang!¡± was heard as someone fell to the ground. In previous training sessions, such incidents were rare. The military posture was usually introduced step by step, starting with shorter durations to acclimate the recruits. Additionally, the weather was more favorable, and though everyone was in pain, fainting from standing was not an issue. But today, the situation was different. They were taking over one another due to the harsh conditions. One and a half hours of military posture, and now five recruits had fallen in succession. ¡°Alright, come and drink the ginger soup. The class monitor of the cooking class was worried about you catching a cold, so he specially made ginger soup for everyone. Each of you will have a bowl. After drinking, go for a run,¡± announced Wu Jianfeng as the military posture ended. The cook then brought a cart of ginger soup in the rain. Wu Jianfeng claimed that the kitchen squad¡¯s class leader was concerned about their well-being. The cook pushed a small cart of ginger soup over in the rain. Wang Ye couldn¡¯t help but scoff at the explanation, doubting the true intention behind it. Though he was shivering from the cold, his brain wasn¡¯t frozen. He couldn¡¯t believe that the cook had miraculously prepared ginger soup so punctually just out of concern for them. However, he kept his thoughts to himself, knowing that as long as he was aware of this, it would suffice.. Chapter 103 - Chapter 103: Yet Another Way to Acquire a Third-Class Merit Chapter 103: Yet Another Way to Acquire a Third-Class Merit Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation They had no choice but to drink the ginger soup. They lined up to receive the bowl and sipped it. The warmth it brought to their body made her feel relaxed. However, there was a price to pay for consuming the soup. ¡°Run, all of you, run! Move faster, and you won¡¯t feel the cold. The rain is about to stop. Once it does and your clothes are dry, you can rest!¡± Unlike the others, Wu Jianfeng chose not to run this time. Instead, he had changed into dry clothes after having the ginger soup. Now, holding an umbrella, he stood at the side of the track, shouting through a loudspeaker. His voice echoed so loudly that the recruits of the entire company gritted their teeth and glared at him with fiery eyes. It rained continuously for an entire day, sometimes heavily and sometimes lightly, never giving the recruits of the entire company a moment to dry their wet clothes. Even during lunch and dinner, they had to endure the discomfort of wearing soggy attire. At noon, after the meal, everyone was summoned to the training ground. Wu Jianfeng instructed them, ¡°Keep your wet clothes on. Taking them off now and resting might lead to sickness. We need to keep exercising and practicing, pushing out ail the cold and moisture from our bodies.¡± The recruits were seething with anger at his words. Sleep? Did the instructor actually expect them to sleep in the afternoon? Yes, there had been one occasion on the first day of training when they were allowed a short rest, and occasionally, other classes had experienced something similar. However, those instances involved merely one hour of rest, and since then, they hadn¡¯t been allowed to rest in the afternoon at all. ¡°I think I must be crazy for joining the army!¡± ¡°Before I enlisted, people used to tell me that 1 would regret being a soldier for two years but also regret not being one for the rest of my life. At that time, 1 didn¡¯t really understand the meaning behind that statement, but now it¡¯s crystal clear.¡± ¡°I¡¯m regretting it so much now. Why did I become a soldier for no apparent reason?¡± After dinner, the exhausted recruits returned to their dormitories, and in Class Five, everyone was filled with bitterness, venting their frustrations in front of Ye Sanshi. ¡°Nonsense! What do you mean by regretting being a soldier for two years? I¡¯ve been a soldier for six years already,¡± Ye Sanshi retorted angrily while wiping his body with a towel. Gu Yingnan immediately looked over. ¡°Really?¡± This question seemed to stump Ye Sanshi momentarily. ¡°Uh, well, yes. I did feel regret when 1 was a recruit, just like all of you. But now, I don¡¯t regret it!¡± he replied. Curious, Qin Li asked, ¡°Why not?¡± Ye Sanshi glanced at him and then around at the rest of the crowd. Suddenly, he smiled. ¡°You won¡¯t understand even if I tell you now, but let me share this with you. I still keep in touch with some of my retired comrades. Some of them were my squad leaders, and some were my fellow soldiers. When 1 ask them if they regret their time in the army, you know what? About 80% of the time, the answer they give me is regret. But it¡¯s not regretting being a soldier; it¡¯s regretting that they couldn¡¯t stay!¡± These words left everyone stunned, pondering the deeper meaning behind Ye Sanshi¡¯s words. Ye Sanshi continued, ¡°You may not understand it now, but in two years, some of you will definitely choose to retire. When that time comes, you will take off your uniform and go home. Only then, you might truly comprehend what 1 meant.¡± The words left everyone in Class Five deep in thought, contemplating the potential meaning behind Ye Sanshi¡¯s words. However, Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t give them much time to ponder. ¡°Alright, the rain has stopped. Hurry up and change your clothes. We re going out for training!¡± Indeed, the rain had been heavy, pouring down just before the morning exercise and stopping entirely in the middle of dinner. This strange occurrence made some recruits wonder if the weather was somehow manipulated. Yet, at this moment, no one was in the mood to care about such thoughts. They were too preoccupied to even process what Ye Sanshi had just said. ¡°Hey! Class monitor, are we still going to practice?¡± someone shouted. ¡°Nonsense! Do you think you just joined the camp? Let me make it clear that the first phase of the new recruit assessment will take place next week. This is not the time to rest!¡± ¡°Wang Ye, you have to give it your all. T he assessment next week will select the formation models!¡± ¡°Formation models?¡± Wang Ye was slightly taken aback. Why were they all about models? His mission was to train them, not to become one. Ye Sanshi nodded. ¡°That¡¯s right, the formation models. In the first phase, you¡¯ll be training for the formation, and the assessment will also be centered on the formation. Your formation skills are the best in our class, surpassing even some of rhe veterans. So, in this assessment, aim to become the formation model.¡± After a pause, he added, ¡°Let me tell you, if you achieve this and continue to excel in other training subjects, by the time the recruit company ends, you might have a chance to earn a third-class merit.¡± Wang Ye found himself stunned yet again, contemplating the unexpected possibilities that lay ahead. On the other hand, Gu Yingnan couldn¡¯t help but curse under his breath. In fact, everyone else in the class was also taken aback by the news. Another chance for a third-class merit? Though the news of Wang Ye s potential meritorious service had not been officially announced yet, everyone was aware that he would likely receive a third-class merit for his achievements. And now, there was an additional opportunity. ¡°Yes,¡± Ye Sanshi continued, surveying the crowd. ¡°If you can secure the role model position and excel in all the subsequent assessments, you will undoubtedly earn a third-class merit.¡± ¡°But,¡± he added, ¡°it¡¯s not an easy feat. Always being the best among the best requires tremendous effort.¡± However, Ye Sanshi elaborated, ¡°If you achieve the formation model title, you will secure the top spot in more than half of the other subjects¡¯ assessments and perform excellently in rhe rest. This may earn you the training model title.¡± Looking back at Wang Ye, he said, ¡°If you manage to hold both the role model for internal affairs and the formation model titles, you might even earn the training model title as well. Essentially, this would be equivalent to a third-class merit.¡± Ye Sanshi then adopted a softer tone and spoke directly to Wang Ye, ¡°I know you want to serve in the army for a long time, but probably not forever. With your confirmed third-class merit, you¡¯ll already meet one of the crucial requirements for being recommended to a military school. If you can get another one, it would greatly enhance your chances.¡± The entire class held their breath, all eyes fixed on Wang Ye, eager to see how he would respond to this extraordinary opportunity. Wang Ye was genuinely taken aback by the numerous opportunities for earning third-class merits that seemed to be presenting themselves to him. He never imagined that he wTould have such chances to make significant contributions during his time in the army. Before enlisting, he had believed that earning merits would be an arduous task, but now it appeared that luck was on his side, and opportunities were coming his way. ¡°Alright, class monitor, don¡¯t worry. I ll definitely do my best!¡± Wang Ye responded with determination, feeling a sense of pride swelling within him. The thought of achieving first place in ail the assessment items filled him with resolve and ambition. ¡°Good luck! ¡± Ye Sanshi nodded approvingly and then turned his attention to the others. ¡°The internal affairs model will be chosen monthly, evaluated twice. If any of you manage to secure it and then also obtain the formation model and training model, you can also earn a third-class merit!¡± However, the other recruits immediately withdrew their aspirations. ¡°I don¡¯t dare to ask for too much!¡± ¡°Let Brother Wang handle it!¡± What a joke! The leaders of the group looked at Wang Ye s bedspread. Surpassing him seemed like an impossible task, and it left everyone feeling hopeless. Well¡­ Perhaps they could let Wang Ye get away with it here. During the judgment, they could let him present a subpar quilt or even assist them in folding theirs so that one of them could be judged instead. Although cheating posed a considerable risk, there was still a chance that the company commander might call him out and expose him publicly. However, if this was considered cheating, there was still a possibility of success. Wang Ye s exceptional skills and the possibility of multiple third-class merits had motivated everyone to strive harder. The competitive atmosphere in Class Five grew even more intense. ¡°Useless!¡± Ye Sanshi cursed, and then said, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll give you one minute. Change your clothes and go downstairs immediately.¡± That night, after the training of the fifth class was over, they returned to the dormitory and settled into their beds. Wash and freshen up? What was there to clean? A few of them had not even taken off their clothes. If it wasn¡¯t for Ye Sanshi scolding them, Qin Li would have fallen asleep on Wang Ye¡¯s bed. He had not rested the entire day. Apart from eating, he had been engaged in rigorous training, spending most of the day in the queue. However, standing in line all day was also incredibly exhausting! Chapter 104 - Chapter 104: Cousin, Im Coming Out Chapter 104: Cousin, I¡¯m Coming Out Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation It was a drizzling morning, marking the beginning of a new week. Wang Ye and his fellow classmates from Class Five stood on the training ground, their bodies held straight and motionless. In truth, it wasn¡¯t just the fifth squad; all the recruits in the company were in the same position. Nine classes stood in rows, separated by a small distance on the track of the training ground, forming a unique assembly line for the formation assessment. Last week had been mostly filled with queueing, with the exception of the first day¡¯s rain training. This week, the recruits had come to understand the truth behind the saying that the most comfortable time was always in the past. The military posture sessions seemed to stretch endlessly, with the duration increasing incrementally until their bodies would cramp up. The repetitive steps of the stride, the start, and the jog left their soles numb. Turning and turning again until dizziness set in. Furthermore, the class leaders subjected them to various strenuous exercises, making it a week they¡¯d rather not reminisce about. Fortunately, they had endured until this day ¨C the day of the formation assessment. After today¡¯s evaluation, the formation training time would likely be significantly reduced, making way for other subjects. After all, despite being soldiers, many of them had never even seen a gun before. In Class 5, Wang Ye maintained the most precise and standard military posture, gazing straight ahead with unwavering focus and not even blinking. The first event of the formation assessment was a grueling three-hour session of military posture. Wang Ye was determined not to make any mistakes, striving for the honor of being a pacesetter. While it wasn¡¯t an official mission from the system, he believed that excelling in this aspect would contribute to becoming a model soldier, a prerequisite for the system¡¯s missions. The rain persisted during the three-hour session. Sweat mixed with rainwater on Wang Ye¡¯s forehead, occasionally dripping from his eyelids and lashes. Despite the discomfort, no one budged from their positions. Ye Sanshi had prepared for the rainy days by fetching water for the recruits while they held their military stance. The unusual training method of taking off their hats to drink water and pouring some over their heads ensured that Class 5 maintained their military posture remarkably well, even in the rain. As time passed, the squad leaders and company commanders vigilantly observed everyone, with particular attention to the performance of other squads. The competition was fierce, as each class vied for the coveted first place, knowing that only one could achieve it and others would face elimination. Finally, the moment arrived when the three hours were up, and the company commander blew his whistle. A surge of inexplicable joy filled the hearts of all the new recruits, feeling as if they had been reborn after enduring such a rigorous challenge. For those who had never experienced standing in military posture or being on sentry duty, it was challenging to comprehend the feelings associated with it. Time seemed to blur when standing still for three hours, making it difficult to gauge how long they had actually been in position. But the moment the announcement of completion came, the recruits understood the relief and accomplishment that washed over them. ¡°At ease! Attention! Dismissed!¡± The command signaled the end of the military posture assessment, but the overall formation assessment was not yet complete. The rest of the formation exercises would take place in the afternoon. The recruits were allowed to return to their dormitories for a break. Ye Sanshi asked Wang Ye to supervise the group and reminded them not to run around or cause any disturbances on their way back. Meanwhile, Ye Sanshi, along with the other squad leaders, had to attend a meeting at the company commander¡¯s office. During the meeting, the results of the morning¡¯s military posture assessment were revealed. Each class received their scores based on their performance. Additionally, the two recruits with the best military posture in the morning would be selected as candidates for the formation model. ¡°The scores for the morning assessment for each class are as follows: Class One received 28.5 points, Class Two got 27 points, Class Three received 28.5 points, Class Four scored 28 points, and Class Five received 28.5 points¡­¡± As the company commander announced the results, some squad leaders displayed displeased expressions, while others maintained a neutral demeanor. The competition was fierce, and the scores reflected the subtle differences in performance between the classes. One thing was certain: when the recruits returned to their dormitories after the assessment, there would be a lot of cursing and frustration. Not achieving a perfect score of 30 points meant that mistakes were made, and those who were responsible for the mistakes would face criticism. In Class Five, Ye Shi immediately began venting his frustration upon returning. He singled out Qin Li, berating him for his performance. ¡°Qin Li, are you a fucking pig? What are you looking at? If you lose points again in the afternoon assessment, you¡¯ll be cleaning the toilets for the entire week. And not just that, you¡¯ll voluntarily get into the manure pit to pick up feces!¡± Embarrassed, Qin Li kept his head down and had nothing to say. He had alone had been responsible for the deducted one point out of the 1.5 points total deduction for Class Five. There was no explanation, and the reason was recorded by the class monitor during the assessment. Everyone knew who had lost points. Ye Sanshi then turned his attention to Zhang Ping ¡®an. He scolded him too, expressing frustration with his behavior. ¡°You too, Zhang Ping ¡®an. Why are you so careless? Can a mosquito bite you to death if it lands on your face?¡± Class Five only had two members who lost points, Qin Li and Zhang Ping¡¯an. Qin Li had been caught twice for looking around during the assessment, a recurring problem he had. Ye Sanshi had previously punished him for it, but it seemed ineffective. As for Zhang Ping ¡®an, he had some bad luck this time. A mosquito flew toward his face during the assessment, and he tried to shoo it away, but he was seen doing so. As a result, his points were deducted. Though the mosquito sucked his blood, leaving a small red mark on his face, Zhang Ping¡¯an still had to bear the deduction of points as a consequence. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s focus on performing well in the afternoon assessment,¡± Ye Sanshi addressed the class, moving on from the previous scolding. He then announced the candidates for the role models in their class during the morning assessment, naming Wang Ye and Deng Hai. Upon hearing their names, all eyes turned to Wang Ye and Deng Hai, with special attention on Deng Hai, who had shown remarkable improvement since drinking the tobacco tea. His diligence and disciplined behavior were evident, making him seem like a different person compared to before. Although Deng Hai used to be quite lively and active in class, he now appeared more reserved and distant from Class 5, which raised some curiosity among his peers. ¡°I will work hard!¡± Wang Ye responded with determination but didn¡¯t elaborate further. He knew that Deng Hai might still harbor some resentment toward him, but that wouldn¡¯t deter him from doing his best. Wang Ye had put considerable effort into training the class, honing his military posture skills to the maximum level of level 4. As long as he remained focused, his military posture would be impeccable, and no one could find any fault with it. Regardless of any personal grudges, Wang Ye remained committed to his duties and strived to excel as a role model for the class. In such a situation, what was Wang Ye afraid of? After dinner, Ye Sanshi instructed everyone to take a nap. The afternoon assessment focused not only on their physical performance but also on their mental state, making it an essential part of the evaluation. Those who skipped the nap would have points deducted, which seemed unfair. ¡°Shh, shh! Class One, gather!¡± The afternoon assessment differed from the morning session. This time, all the class monitors had to participate, being evaluated on various aspects, including posture, movements, mental appearance, and the clarity of their passwords. This information had been kept a secret from everyone in Class Five until Wu Jianfeng announced the assessment rules, and it was evident that Ye Sanshi had been aware of it all along. Wang Ye felt a sense of frustration building up within him. Ye Sanshi had never insisted on getting first place in the class this week, only encouraging them to strive for it. Furthermore, unlike other classes, there were no explicit consequences for not securing the top position, leading to a false sense of relief among the students. As the truth unfolded, the mood in Class Five became tense, and all eyes turned towards Ye Sanshi, wondering how he would handle the situation. Fuck, so the problem rested with him. Being a native of Xi Guang, Ye Sanshi managed to communicate effectively even when speaking Mandarin and giving commands. However, his Mandarin accent carried a distinct Xi Guang flavor that couldn¡¯t be altered. As a result, the commands he shouted during assessments didn¡¯t sound appropriate. For instance, one might mishear a comment to sound like ¡°Cousin, I¡¯m coming out!¡± due to the accent. Although everyone in the group had grown accustomed to this, and it didn¡¯t hinder communication and training, the new recruits in the fifth squad were unaware of the line-up assessment. The squad leader¡¯s unclear commands would lead to a deduction of points for the entire team.. Chapter 105 - Chapter 105: Gifted, The Company Commanders Loss Chapter 105: Gifted, The Company Commander¡¯s Loss Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°All, it¡¯s all my fault this time. Our class didn¡¯t get first place, and I feel responsible for letting you down, especially Wang Ye and Deng Hai.¡± In the dormitory, after Ye Sanshi returned from the formation assessment, he apologized to everyone in the class. The others remained silent, realizing that Wang Ye and Deng Hai had suffered the most this time, so all eyes naturally turned to them. Wang Ye, in particular, knew he had earned a third-class merit. According to Ye Sanshi, this time, there was a good chance of obtaining a second third-class merit. But now, the formation model position was vacant. The reason wasn¡¯t Wang Ye¡¯s lack of strength. The final assessment of the formation was set to be chosen from the class that secured the top position, but due to Ye Sanshi¡¯s mistake, their class came in fifth place after points were deducted. This meant that Wang Ye¡¯s excellent performance didn¡¯t matter. After all, the recruits from other classes had also performed well. The lack of technical content in the formation, such as a three-kilometer run or something similar, made it challenging to stand out. Wang Ye¡¯s physical fitness test last Friday had improved to 10:37 seconds, securing him the third place in the entire company. The first horizontal bar practice, also known as pull-ups, was a true test of a person¡¯s strength. Last week, Wang Ye managed to do 31 pull-ups in one go, securing the second spot in the rankings. These exercises clearly revealed the differences in individuals¡¯ abilities. Regarding the formation assessment, it mainly required serious training and persistence. It didn¡¯t involve many complex movements, making it manageable for recruits with normal reflexes. An important point to note was that the formation assessment was only conducted internally among the new recruits. The judges comprised team members, company commanders, and instructors. It was essentially a class assessment and not an individual one. The goal was to evaluate how each individual influenced the overall performance of their class. It did not involve scoring individuals separately. Wang Ye smiled and reassured everyone, stating that it was fine the way things were. He reminded them that the commander had mentioned another upcoming individual assessment, which he believed was the most crucial one. He couldn¡¯t help but criticize Ye Sanshi inwardly for his lack of transparency. Ye Sanshi¡¯s misleading information had made everyone believe that the formation assessment was the final evaluation, affecting the overall assessment results of the recruit company. However, in reality, it was not the case. There would indeed be one final assessment for the new recruits, where they would be assessed individually. ¡°Haha, that¡¯s right. Being a formation model is just a bonus point, but the final individual assessment results are what truly matter!¡± Ye Sanshi agreed with Wang Ye. He then shook off his gloominess and addressed everyone loudly, ¡°But in the end, it¡¯s my fault that our class didn¡¯t secure first place this time, so I¡¯ll punish myself with a five-kilometer run. The rest of you can come along as supervisors!¡± Ye Sanshi¡¯s statement brought laughter to everyone¡¯s faces. On the way to the training ground, Qin Li whispered to Wang Ye, ¡°It¡¯s not easy. Finally, it¡¯s his turn to run, and we get to watch. I feel like buying a bottle of beer and some melon seeds to celebrate¡­¡± This sentiment resonated with everyone. For the first time, they saw Ye Sanshi taking responsibility for his actions and accepting punishment willingly. However, their enthusiasm quickly waned when they reached the training ground. It turned out that Ye Sanshi¡¯s ¡°supervision method¡± was not what they had anticipated. Instead of supervising others, Ye Sanshi took the lead and ran, while everyone else followed behind him, supposedly ¡°supervising¡± his run. Fuck¡­ This expression of shock and disbelief was evident on the faces of some individuals from Class 5. ¡°What¡¯s with your expressions!¡± Ye Sanshi wore a smile on his face but feigned seriousness. ¡°Have you all forgotten what we¡¯ve been emphasizing? Unity is strength. Our class is a whole. Now that I¡¯m punishing myself, you¡¯re all part of the whole. How can you just stand by and watch? Hurry up! Quickly follow!¡± On the field, Ye Sanshi led the way with a smile, and the ¡°supervisors¡± reluctantly followed behind, feeling somewhat helpless. Amidst this, Wang Ye was the only one who could laugh. He had never run five kilometers before, and he saw this as an opportunity to improve his skills. He knew that by leveling up his endurance over five kilometers, he could significantly increase his stamina. With that thought in mind, the skill attribute page appeared in his mind: [Strength: 1.05] [Speed: 1.15] [Stamina: 1.4] [Vision: 0.9] [Memory: 1.5] [Reaction: 1.3] [Storage space: 1 cubic meter] [Skill] Military Posture Level 4 (Maximum), 400-meter sprint Level 2 (2/20), 100-meter sprint Level 2 (1/10), sit-ups Level 2 (13/20)¡­ [Skill Points: 5] His physical fitness had already reached 1.4, which was 1.4 times that of an ordinary person. Compared to Wang Ye¡¯s initial stamina of 0.9 before joining the army, it was a significant improvement and comparable to a one-year veteran in an ordinary army. However, Wang Ye knew that he still had to strive for more strength. He desired to become even stronger. Certainly, Wang Ye¡¯s desire to become stronger was unwavering, but he was also a thoughtful individual. Over the past half a month, he had consciously controlled his training progress to ensure it remained within an acceptable range for everyone. Whether it was the three kilometers run, pull-ups, or push-ups, Wang Ye had paced his improvement gradually. He didn¡¯t rely solely on the system¡¯s upgrades to enhance his basic attributes; he put in effort during training as well, pushing himself to improve steadily. As a mature person, Wang Ye understood that true improvement required time and dedication, not sudden leaps. The system was his most significant secret, so he had to be cautious in its usage. In the initial twelve or thirteen days of recruit training, Wang Ye genuinely gave his all and didn¡¯t hold back. During that time, only a few skills were upgraded, and it wasn¡¯t as eye-catching as some sports school students. However, as Wang Ye improved, so did the others in the recruit company. The daily training and nourishing meals from the cooks played a vital role in their progress. What set Wang Ye apart was that his progress seemed limitless, showing no signs of hitting any bottlenecks. As a result, everyone in the recruit company began to view Wang Ye as a beast with extraordinary talent, amazed by his continuous and rapid growth. ¡°Look, Class 9 and the others are here to run too!¡± Gu Yingnan¡¯s voice rang out as they ran, catching Wang Ye¡¯s attention. He turned his head to see another group of people approaching from the direction of the dormitory. They were from Class 9. ¡°Slow down, adjust your breathing, and wait for them!¡± Ye Sanshi immediately ordered. Ever since the fight that happened last weekend, Class 9 and Class 5 had developed a feud. However, it wasn¡¯t Class 9 that had a problem with Class 5; it was Class 5 that intentionally provoked Class 9, particularly led by Ye Sanshi. Every time they trained, Ye Sanshi would deliberately bring Class 5 near Class 9 and have them train together. This created tension and animosity between the two classes. Class 5 had been annoyed by the soldiers from Class 9, who tried to suppress them with their accumulated anger. But Class 9 was not to be underestimated, and they fought back. The main point was that the soldier from Class 9 was holding a grudge. After Class 5 repeatedly caused trouble for him, they forced him to write a self-reflection overnight, leading to two days of grounding. Eventually, he had to apologize to Wang Ye in front of the entire company and conduct a public self-reflection. Though Class 5 didn¡¯t like him, they couldn¡¯t deny the fact that he was still part of their class. Therefore, when Class 5 targeted him, it indirectly involved Class 9 as well. This ongoing competition and tension between the two classes continued. ¡°Hehe, it has begun again¡­¡± At the edge of the training ground, the instructor and Wu Jianfeng stood side by side, observing the situation with amusement. Kang Hua, who was also there, smiled and turned his head, seemingly used to this kind of rivalry between the classes. ¡°Not bad at all. 1 was actually thinking of finding a way to create more competition between the classes. What do you think about organizing more competitions after New Year¡¯s Day?¡± Kang Hua suggested. Wu Jianfeng rubbed his chin, intrigued by the idea. He looked at the two competing classes on the track and replied, ¡°Basketball and tug-of-war are too repetitive. We should plan some diverse group competitions with the classes as units. Each class can compete against other classes. This way, we can create healthy rivalries and encourage them to push harder.¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s eyes sparkled with excitement as he continued, ¡°By doing this, I believe our training results will soar in the remaining two months.¡± Kang Hua couldn¡¯t help but laugh at Wu Jianfeng¡¯s devious plan. ¡°You¡¯re so cunning!¡± Although he called him cunning, Kang Hua didn¡¯t object to the idea. In fact, he seemed to be on board with the proposal. It was clear that both of them saw the potential benefits of encouraging competition between the classes to boost their training efforts. Chapter 106 - Chapter 106: Congratulations, Youve graduated from Chapter 106: Congratulations, You¡¯ve graduated from Kindergarten Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The lineup assessment that afternoon unexpectedly ended before four o¡¯clock. Wu Jianfeng had planned for everyone to rest for an hour and gather at five o¡¯clock, but Class Five and most of the other classes had already completed their assessments. Some squads were dragging out soldiers who had been deducted from the lineup, while others were running as a whole unit. On the track, Class Five ran forward in one mind. Qin Li, on Wang Ye¡¯s left, was gasping for breath heavily, struggling to keep up. His steps were unsteady, and his running posture was wavering. He felt like he was about to collapse, and if it weren¡¯t for the support of those around him, he would have fallen to the ground. ¡°Take deep breaths¡­ Pay attention to your breathing, focus on the rhythm, and get into the flow of the game. Cooperate¡­ follow your footsteps!¡± Even Wang Ye was panting while offering encouragement to Qin Li. The rigorous training was taking its toll on everyone, but they persisted, pushing their limits to the maximum. If he were alone, he wouldn¡¯t be in such a situation. But now, he had to run and support others. The rapid increase in physical strain was draining his energy. ¡°Hurry up¡­Hurry¡­ Ninth class¡­Class 9 is catching up!¡± Ye Sanshi, the guy who threatened to punish him, was also part of the team. He looked back, pulled the two people beside him, and rushed forward. But they were all struggling. There were eleven people in the class. How could he possibly carry them all by himself? ¡°All¡­ They¡¯re all running¡­Hurry¡­ Class 9 is catching up!¡± ¡°Keep going¡­ We can¡¯t catch up¡­We have to¡­ Class monitor¡­ Don¡¯t¡­ Don¡¯t shout¡­ They¡¯re really running¡­! can¡¯t run anymore!¡± As a sports student, he felt utterly exhausted. They had no choice. The few of them with good physical strength now had to bear the burden of motivating the entire class. The exhaustion was overwhelming. However, as Liang Fan had said, Class 9 behind them wasn¡¯t faring any better. They, too, ran hand in hand like Class 5. Because if they didn¡¯t, someone would undoubtedly fall behind. Soldiers couldn¡¯t leave their comrades behind, so they had no choice but to run like this. Nevertheless, due to the fierce competition between the two classes, the initial 100-meter sprint and the following 400-meter lap had drained everyone¡¯s strength. Usually, three kilometers weren¡¯t that challenging. By gritting his teeth and pushing and pulling those with good physical fitness, he could usually manage. But today, it was five kilometers. With these last two kilometers, surviving like this seemed too difficult¡­ ¡°Fuck¡­¡± Lying on the slightly wet track, Wang Ye gazed up at the sky. His entire body sprawled out, breathing heavily while cursing helplessly in his heart. He didn¡¯t want to lie there, and he hadn¡¯t finished running the full five kilometers. The reason he ended up like this was that someone had fallen on the side, causing others to exhaust their strength and collapse on the track together. ¡°Get up¡­ Get up¡­ Get up¡­¡± Even after Ye Sanshi fell, he tried to get up and pull himself together. However, no one could manage to get up. In fact, Class 9 behind them had also collapsed on the track. They had been relying on Class 5¡¯s runners to set the pace for their breathing. When Class 5 fell, they, too, were disheartened. In this situation, Wang Ye¡¯s attempt to complete the five kilometers for his skill transformation could be considered a failure. If he hadn¡¯t run the full distance, how could he have successfully transformed his skill? As Wang Ye lay on the track, he turned his head to look behind him. The two classes were now more than twenty meters apart. No one made a sound. They were all heavily panting, unable to utter a word as they were when they first started running. In this state, there was no time or energy to mock each other¡­ After resting for about 50 to 60 seconds, the two classes finally stood up again under the persistent shouts of their squad leaders. They saw the recruits from the other side getting up one by one as well. They had to continue¡­ Wang Ye was determined not to give up on the military camp until he achieved his goal. Although everyone hadn¡¯t fully recovered their strength yet, the five-kilometer goal was set, and it became a mission they were determined to accomplish. Even if they fell down halfway, they were still alive. As long as they could get up, the mission had to continue. ¡°Come on, gather up!¡± After the grueling five-kilometer run, Class Five arrived at the assembly point seven or eight seconds earlier. Ye Sanshi took deep breaths, trying to calm his racing heart. When Class 9 arrived, Ye Sanshi gave them a stern warning while they were still catching their breaths. Then, he left with Class 5. He didn¡¯t even give the 9th class monitor a chance to catch his breath before responding. This made the 9th Squad Leader, who was still panting, look helplessly at Ye Sanshi¡¯s departing figure. He really wanted to say that it wasn¡¯t like he won either. Their class had already started running ahead of their class. It¡¯s not as if they began from the same starting line. But now, he was gasping heavily and couldn¡¯t even form a coherent sentence. Stammering, he managed to utter something that made him appear even more uncertain. Oh well. He was already used to Ye Sanshi¡¯s antics. Five o¡¯clock. When Class 5 returned to the dormitory, they didn¡¯t bother changing their clothes or sitting on their chairs before the assembly whistle sounded downstairs. ¡°Do you think you can breathe a sigh of relief just because you passed the test?¡± Today¡¯s gathering was different from the usual routine. Normally, Wu Jianfeng wouldn¡¯t waste time with unnecessary talk. After the gathering, he would simply give a few instructions and lead everyone straight into training. But today, Wu Jianfeng seemed unhurried as they gathered downstairs. Looking at the recruits in front of him, Wu Jianfeng shouted, ¡°Let me tell you, you shouldn¡¯t relax just because you passed the initial test. The real test is about to begin.¡± ¡°Forming a formation and running three kilometers, do you think that¡¯s what real training is? That¡¯s merely the kindergarten stage ¨C teaching you how to behave like students in a classroom, but we¡¯re far from done!¡± With a smile on his face, he continued, ¡°Of course, 1 must congratulate you as well. Congratulations on ¡®graduating¡¯ from kindergarten today!¡± Upon hearing this, Wang Ye couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of awkwardness. Is this the kind of metaphor they were using? After a month of relentless hard work, their sweat could probably fill a bucket. Yet, in Wu Jianfeng¡¯s words, it was all reduced to kindergarten play. He couldn¡¯t help but feel speechless at the comparison. At this moment, Wu Jianfeng spoke again, addressing the potential discomfort among the recruits. ¡°Are you all feeling unconvinced that 1 compared you to preschoolers? Do you find it inappropriate?¡± ¡°Hehe, actually, what 1 want to say is, don¡¯t be offended.¡± ¡°A real soldier needs to be capable of fighting and have combat effectiveness. What about you guys? At the moment, you can only be described as soldiers who can stand, walk, and sit. Do you possess any fighting capacity?¡± ¡°You haven¡¯t even touched a gun, and you don¡¯t know how to fight. If you¡¯re not like kindergartners, then what are you?¡± Wu Jianfeng showed no concern for the recruits¡¯ feelings as he continued to provoke them. ¡°But don¡¯t worry, I just mentioned that you guys have ¡®graduated¡¯ from kindergarten. Now, you will enter primary school.¡± ¡°From this point onwards, we will train you to transform from soldiers who merely know how to stand, walk, and sit into soldiers with combat effectiveness.¡± ¡°Attention!¡± A platoon leader stepped forward and bellowed the command. Then, he led the team in the opposite direction of the usual training ground where everyone had been practicing. Chapter 107 - Chapter 107: Iron Blood Fourth Company, Real Soldiers Chapter 107: Iron Blood Fourth Company, Real Soldiers Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Out of Camp. During the physical training period, instead of heading to the physical training ground, the recruits were led straight out of the new barracks area through the main gate. This unexpected route piqued their curiosity. What was the captain planning to do? However, as the formation moved forward and the squad leaders followed closely, everyone refrained from muttering or communicating. They could only keep their heads down and run along with the team, shouting ¡®one, two, one¡¯. Before long, the recruits discovered their destination. Ahead of them stood the imposing gate of the Iron Bones Hero Squad. Large red words at the top of the gate sent a chilling message, filling the recruits with an iron-blooded killing intent. To their surprise, they were about to enter the main camp. Although the new recruits were now officially part of the Iron Bones Hero Regiment, they had been residing in a small independent camp adjacent to the Iron Bones Hero Regiment¡¯s camp. This neighboring place was unfamiliar to them as they had never set foot there before. Of course, this exclusion didn¡¯t apply to the service center. Even though they entered the service center through the back, they had never used the main entrance. Their usual routine involved entering and exiting through the back door. This time, however, everyone was about to enter through the main gate. Boom! Boom! Boom! The sound was familiar, but the recruits rarely heard the distinct noise of a tank engine. This time, they were in for a visual treat. ¡°Wow¡­ He looks so impressive!¡± As they were led past the edge of the tank training ground, the recruits of the entire company became thrilled and excited. The air was permeated with the scent of engine oil and diesel. Surprisingly, nobody found the smell unpleasant. On the contrary, it acted like a stimulant, pumping up the recruits¡¯ adrenaline. ¡°I really want to give it a try!¡± Wang Ye overheard someone¡¯s enthusiastic voice. ¡°He¡¯s so dashing and gallant!¡± Even the class monitors beside the team didn¡¯t attempt to stop the recruits from expressing their awe and excitement. Wu Jianfeng stood at the side and enthusiastically addressed everyone, ¡°See, this is a real soldier. Skilled in tank driving and battlefield combat.¡± Despite the recruits continuing their march, Wu Jianfeng had not brought them here to observe the tanks; they were simply passing by. Nevertheless, this sight ignited a passionate fire within the recruits¡¯ hearts. Earlier, when Wu Jianfeng had mentioned that they were like kindergartners graduating to elementary school, the recruits weren¡¯t entirely convinced. But now, they were about to shout it out loud themselves. ¡°We might be like kindergartners, but we¡¯re ready for tank school!¡± Alas, that was just a dream. ¡°One, two, one!¡± A group of seasoned soldiers approached them, both teams shouting the familiar cadence while sizing each other up. The recruits were fixated on the guns the veterans held, studying their armbands, military ranks, and equipment. On the other hand, the seasoned soldiers were intrigued by this group of fresh-faced newbies, marveling at their sense of wonder. Notably, the recruits didn¡¯t even carry guns. As they passed each other, the recruits¡¯ slogan-shouting became more subdued. They were captivated by the weapons and equipment on display. ¡°Remember the slogan!¡± Wu Jianfeng urged, reminding the recruits to stay focused. After the encounter with the seasoned soldiers, the first platoon leader let out a powerful roar, snapping the recruits out of their trance as they had been gazing at the others with fascination. In all honesty, this place felt like a whole new world to the recruits. Although they were now wearing the same uniforms as the seasoned soldiers, they felt markedly different upon arrival ¨C like two distinct groups. ¡°Come on! Move it!¡± ¡°Run, run quickly!¡± As they continued walking, they reached a training ground where soldiers were engaged in various physical exercises. The recruits couldn¡¯t help but be drawn to their energetic movements and agility. ¡°Is that the 400-meter obstacle course?¡± Wang Ye questioned, not entirely certain. Back in their previous camp, the recruits had never experienced such a training ground. The information he had found on the Internet only offered limited details and some images of the obstacle course. It resembled the infamous 400-meter obstacle course that many veterans claimed was more challenging than running five kilometers. ¡°Company commander, you¡¯re here?¡± a first lieutenant officer approached as they neared the training ground. With a smile on his face, the first lieutenant ran to Wu Jianfeng and saluted him before greeting him warmly. ¡°Yes, blow the whistle!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± The first lieutenant saluted again, then retrieved the whistle and ran to the training ground to blow it. ¡°Shh, shh! Gather!¡± On the side of the training ground, the recruits had already halted their movements. After the first lieutenant called them to gather, Wu Jianfeng faced the assembled recruits. ¡°Are you all wondering why 1 brought you here?¡± As Wu Jianfeng finished speaking, he turned around and pointed at the team quickly assembling on the training ground. In that moment, Wu Jianfeng¡¯s pride was evident on his face. ¡°Let me tell you, this is my company, Iron Blood Fourth Company!¡± ¡°Do you know why it¡¯s called Iron Blood?¡± Wu Jianfeng answered his own question. ¡°Because our regiment is known as the Iron Bones Hero Regiment, and in the past, our company contributed the most to earning this regiment its heroic reputation, thus earning the name Iron Blood Fourth Company.¡± ¡°This is where the most exceptional and elite warriors of the entire team gather. This is the very foundation where the blood of heroes flows and is carried forward.¡± ¡°However, 1 must be honest with you. This is a place few of you will have the opportunity to come to in the future.¡± The final statement left many recruits speechless. Some recruits were so frustrated that they wanted to retort, saying that Wu Jianfeng could have just stopped after the first two sentences. ¡°I didn¡¯t want to hear all those fancy names and explanations. I know this is just a place where they¡¯ll train us to death!¡± Wang Ye heard someone muttering behind him, and without even turning his head, he knew exactly who it was, given how familiar he was with this person Yan Zhiming, even though he was standing in the third row. However, at this moment, Wang Ye wasn¡¯t in the mood to deal with Yan Zhiming¡¯s complaints. Instead, he was focused on observing the team that had gathered in front of him. ¡®Is this¡­¡¯ Are they the troops under my command? Unlike the other recruits, Wang Ye was aware that he had nearly been assigned to Wu Jianfeng¡¯s company. Thus, he felt a different emotion from the rest of the recruits as he scrutinized the assembled soldiers. ¡°Do you know why I brought you here?¡± Wu Jianfeng shouted once again, repeating his earlier question. ¡°Because I want you to see if you¡¯re really graduates from kindergarten. I want you to witness the difference between you and soldiers with real combat strength.¡± After saying this, Wu Jianfeng turned around and confidently strode toward the gathered team. ¡°Now, it¡¯s your turn to perform. Show these rookies what it truly means to be a qualified soldier with combat effectiveness. Any objections?¡± ¡°Iron Blood Fourth Company, charge ahead! Pursue excellence, be brave, and fight to win! Kill, kill, kill!¡± A thunderous slogan echoed across the training ground. Though the number of soldiers in the Iron Blood Fourth Company was obviously less than that of the recruits, the power behind their shout shook the newcomers. The recruit company had also shouted slogans during their training, but those slogans had felt empty, lacking depth. However, when the Iron Blood Fourth Company roared their slogan, it felt different. It seemed to carry essence, qi, and spirit. Wang Ye felt as if it had a soul, and he could almost sense the smell of blood lingering in the air. The atmosphere was intense, and the recruits couldn¡¯t help but be awed by the seasoned soldiers¡¯ formidable spirit.. Chapter 108 - Chapter 108:1 Can Do It? Chapter 108:1 Can Do It? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Third squad, line up!¡± Wu Jianfeng shouted loudly and then turned to look at the recruits of the platoon. ¡°My third squad now consists of only five people. And there are five lanes here, which can accommodate five people training together. Pay attention and watch carefully!¡± With that, he turned back again and gave the order, ¡°Get ready for the 400 meters!¡± The five members of the third squad quickly ran to the starting point of the training ground. Meanwhile, the platoon leader gave another order, leading the group to the starting point of the training track, and then dismissed them on the spot, allowing everyone to stand outside the starting line and observe without being blocked by others. Once everything was ready, Wu Jianfeng glanced at the lieutenant who had greeted him earlier. ¡°Ready!¡± The lieutenant had a stopwatch in his hand. ¡°Charge!¡± Instead of a typical starting signal like ¡°start¡± or ¡°go,¡± they shouted ¡°Charge.¡± The five veteran soldiers instantly began running. The speed didn¡¯t seem very fast, at least that¡¯s what the new recruits thought. ¡°Is that it? I feel like I can run faster than them!¡± Beside Wang Ye, Liang Fan smacked his lips. Wang Ye glanced at him and then said with a soft laugh, ¡°I guess we¡¯ll have a chance to try it later. If you really think you can run faster than them, you can give it a shot. If you succeed, the platoon leader will definitely look at you differently!¡± This guy really thought that the 400 meters was just running on the track. Didn¡¯t he see the various obstacles ahead? Of course, at this distance of a hundred meters, those obstacles didn¡¯t look too challenging. At least, from this distance, the obstacles that could be seen didn¡¯t appear difficult. In the minds of many new recruits, they were confident about overcoming these obstacles, especially when they saw the veterans effortlessly crossing them one by one. In fact, many of the new recruits felt like it was just a walk in the park. After all, in their eyes, the running figures of these veterans didn¡¯t seem fast at all. They ran the 400 meters, and the fastest time in the platoon was 51.38 seconds, while the slowest was around one minute and ten seconds. Considering their own running speed over 400 meters, without the obstacles, many of them felt that they could run faster than the veterans, at least in the first hundred meters. However, watching was just watching. ¡°1 minute 36 seconds 42¡­ 1 minute 38 seconds 32. 1 minute 41.09 seconds. 1 minute 43 seconds 39 seconds. 1 minute 45 seconds 588.¡± Exhausted panting filled the air as the five veterans returned. ¡°You¡¯ve been running for so long. I feel like I can do it.¡± ¡°Just this?¡± Upon hearing these results, someone in the crowd of recruits whispered. Of course, these were the results of those with excellent physical fitness, mainly students from sports schools or even martial arts schools. The ordinary recruits remained low-key, and most of them felt a bit intimidated as they ran the second hundred meters and faced the obstacle course. Qin Li, standing beside Wang Ye, said embarrassedly, ¡°1 feel that the wall is actually quite high. There¡¯s also a hole. People who jump into it disappear. I¡¯m not sure if I can climb up that wall or get out of that hole.¡± Two distinct mindsets. ¡°Do you think it¡¯s very simple?¡± Wu Jianfeng stood in front of everyone and shouted again. Looking at everyone, he suddenly smiled and said, ¡°Don¡¯t deny it. I know what you¡¯re thinking.¡± However, 1 don¡¯t want to waste my breath on you. Whether it¡¯s simple or not, just try it.¡± As he was about to turn around, he suddenly stopped. Turning back, he shouted, ¡°Oh, right, I¡¯ll give you guys a little reward. If any of you can surpass the veterans¡¯ results just now, I¡¯ll guarantee you a third-class merit.¡± Naturally, Wu Jianfeng wasn¡¯t authorized to award a third-class merit. However¡­ That decision wasn¡¯t up to him. The Iron Blood Company had established this rule a few years ago when a new recruit¡¯s company commander and regiment commander brought the new recruits to the regiment headquarters for a tour after the first phase of formation training. They had undergone a four-hundred-meter obstacle-crossing training. Because that¡¯s what the regiment commander had declared at that time. And the tradition had continued till now. Of course, this third-class merit had never been claimed. Even though it wasn¡¯t the same batch of veterans or even the same company holding this event every year, no company commander would dare to hide their top performers at this time. Even if they didn¡¯t select the absolute best in the company, they would at least choose the top few in the 400-meter run. And the veterans would definitely not go easy on them. Of course, if a rookie managed to achieve a third-class merit, it would be a direct humiliation to the seasoned soldiers. Such a situation could lead to severe consequences, and they might be prepared to face dire repercussions. ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Fuck, a third-class merit!¡± ¡°Let¡¯s give it our all!¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s words immediately caused excitement and commotion among the recruits. A third-class merit! Rumors had been circulating that Wang Ye was aiming to achieve a third-class merit, but it seemed he hadn¡¯t accomplished it yet. Nevertheless, the class leaders had briefed them about the significance of military meritorious service and how two third-class merits could open the path to being recommended to military school. Now, with the opportunity of earning a third-class merit right in front of them, how could they not be thrilled? Some sports students and martial arts students even clenched their fists in determination. In contrast, Wang Ye was more composed and calculating in his thoughts. He didn¡¯t share the same level of arrogance as some of the enthusiastic rookies. He was certain that the veterans hadn¡¯t gone easy on him, and considering Wu Jianfeng¡¯s words, obtaining this credit wouldn¡¯t be easy at all. The chances of success were minuscule. Silently, he observed the five seasoned soldiers who had just finished running and were panting heavily. Then, he looked at the obstacle course. His latest 400-meter test result was 59 seconds, and although he held back a bit, it wasn¡¯t by much. Wang Ye estimated that he could push himself to go all out and run in 54 to 55 seconds at most. However, running on an empty track was different from navigating through obstacles on the course. The challenges and time consumption would undoubtedly be greater. Wang Ye realized that he needed to slow down at the turning points, and the numerous obstacles scattered throughout the course added to the challenge. While he believed he could overcome these obstacles, he acknowledged that he wouldn¡¯t be as agile as the seasoned veterans. Not only was it his first time tackling these specific obstacles, but he also had to approach them with caution, which would inevitably slow him down. After careful consideration, Wang Ye came to the conclusion that obtaining the third-class merit was like chasing a mirage ¨C no matter how hard he tried, the result would likely remain the same. Soon, the entire company was led into the training ground. The platoon leader explained the rules and techniques for crossing the obstacles, while Wu Jianfeng and the veterans of Iron Blood Company watched from the other side of the training ground, chatting and laughing as they pointed at the recruits. Ten minutes later, the platoon leader took the recruits to familiarize themselves with the obstacles on the course. As they returned, many of the recruits had a change of heart. While the obstacles looked easy from a distance, up close, their height and the various requirements for crossing them made it more daunting. The initial enthusiasm had given way to doubt. Could they really overcome these obstacles without getting stuck? Indeed, the change in mentality was particularly evident among the recruits who initially had good physical fitness and were full of confidence. Even some of the soldiers who were known for their physical strength felt apprehensive when faced with the daunting obstacles. The sight of the deep pit, in particular, caused many recruits to hesitate and contemplate retreating. Could they jump down and still find a way to climb back up? The platform seemed equally challenging¡ªwould they be able to scale it successfully? Despite their doubts and fears, everyone knew they had to try. True knowledge and understanding could only be gained through firsthand experience. This was precisely the purpose of Wu Jianfeng bringing them all to the training ground¡ªto push their limits, test their abilities, and help them recognize their strengths and weaknesses. Facing the obstacles head-on was the only way to grow and improve, and Wu Jianfeng understood that firsthand experience was the most effective teacher in the military training environment. Chapter 109 - Chapter 109: The Gap, Fight It Out Chapter 109: The Gap, Fight It Out Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Good luck¡­Good luck!¡± On the four-hundred-meter training ground, the first batch of five recruits from the first squad began their training. On the sidelines, the recruits cheered loudly, full of enthusiasm. Not far away, the seasoned soldiers of the Iron Blood Company watched with amusement, reminiscing about their own past. ¡°What a familiar scene. Last year, 1 was also that high-spirited,¡± sighed a veteran as he observed the cheering recruits. However, in the next moment, the veteran bit their head off. ¡°You newbie!¡± The one who made the swift move scolded with a laugh, ¡°You¡¯re barely a fresh recruit yourself! Why are you pretending to be an old squad leader?¡± ¡°Hehe, I guess you¡¯re right. 1 may have been around for a bit longer, but I¡¯m no veteran,¡± the soldier admitted, his tough facade crumbling. ¡°That¡¯s true. When these new recruits join forces, you¡¯ll become the experienced ones,¡± the other soldier remarked. ¡°Of course, that¡¯s still two months away. Besides, we might not get many new recruits. There might not be a single one joining your class in the end. If that happens, I¡¯ll request to transfer two from the first or second batches to your squad. You¡¯ll still be a little brother!¡± ¡°All! How is that possible? If it comes to that, I¡¯d rather betray them and join whichever squad has new recruits!¡± ¡°I¡¯ll kill you, and you still want to betray me?¡± Another veteran interjected, walking over to the scene. In an instant, the soldier quickly apologized, his bravado gone. ¡°Two minutes and eight seconds¡­2 minutes 17 seconds, 2 minutes 25 seconds, 2 minutes 41 seconds.¡± The four results were announced one after another, but strangely, there were no decimals after the seconds. As for why there were only four results, it was because none of them had successfully returned yet. They were still struggling to climb out of the pit. Wang Ye observed that the most effective attack was a head strike, followed by a leg strike. However, despite their best efforts, they couldn¡¯t overcome the challenge, and the creature in the pit kept them at bay. ¡°Alright, pull him up and move on to the next group!¡± Commander Wu Jianfeng declared, not willing to waste any more time. He knew it was unlikely for the recruit to climb out at this point. Without any further words or taunting, he turned to the platoon leader and simply said, ¡°Continue!¡± ¡°I¡¯m done. This is incredibly tough¡­¡± ¡°That Lu Zilin is from my school. He¡¯s a sports student, and he always performed exceptionally well during training. I can¡¯t believe he only managed two minutes and eight seconds this time¡­¡± ¡°I had a feeling earning a third-class merit wouldn¡¯t be this easy¡­¡± On the sidelines, as the first recruit¡¯s attempt concluded, the others felt a heavy blow to their morale. The best result so far was only two minutes and eight seconds, which was far from the impressive records set by the veterans! Furthermore, this result was achieved by a group of sports students who had consistently excelled in physical fitness during training, making them among the fittest in the company. Despair started to set in. Before they saw the detailed data, they had some hope, but now¡­ Third-class merit? How could they ever hope to achieve it? At that moment, Wang Ye refrained from participating in the recruits¡¯ discussions. His mind was conflicted as he weighed his options. Should he take a gamble? Certainly, his bet wouldn¡¯t be to wait for the next round and give it his all then. Given his current situation, even if he was stronger than Lu Zilin from the previous class and spent more time familiarizing himself with the field, Wang Ye estimated that his results wouldn¡¯t surpass Lu Zilin¡¯s by much. It might even be an extravagant hope to perform better than the previous veteran with the worst results. If he wanted to unleash his seed¡¯s power, he needed to use skill points. However, he hadn¡¯t yet completed the 400-meter obstacle, so he couldn¡¯t use the skill just yet. As for the idea of running once, then transforming it into a skill and adding points to rerun, Wang Ye dismissed it as nonsense. The significant improvement from the first to the second run, such as reducing the time by 30 to 40 seconds, was too absurd. If he were to do this, he had to increase his speed and stamina first. He needed to run as well as he did the first time, and then ask for a second attempt. Simultaneously, he could invest points in the 400-meter obstacle. This seemed like the only viable solution. Speed and stamina were crucial, but what other aspects could he enhance? Wang Ye pondered on this matter deeply. Considering his options, Wang Ye decided against adding points to the 100m sprint and 3km sprint. Instead, he chose to invest in the 400 meters and 3 kilometers. Even though the loom sprint provided a higher speed increase of 0.1 points, its explosive skills and experience were not suitable for the current situation. Wang Ye¡¯s physical strength wouldn¡¯t be able to sustain such intense speed for the required distance. On the other hand, the speed increase from the 400m sprint was only 0.05 points, but its corresponding techniques and experience could be put to use in the current challenge. Wang Ye had already reached level 2 in the 400-meter sprint skill, and when he leveled up, he had also incorporated some additional experience and skills. Wang Ye recognized that the experience and skills gained from running the 400-meter race a hundred times were more valuable and stable compared to someone who had only run it ten times. With determination, Wang Ye made up his mind. He decided to give it his all. Gritting his teeth, he focused his mind and activated his skill points. He was resolute in his decision, knowing that he could always earn more skill points in the future. But the opportunity to achieve a third-class merit was too significant to pass up. Wu Jianfeng¡¯s mention of target practice as a possible route to third-class merit seemed like a challenging task for Wang Ye. While he had the system¡¯s support, obtaining third-class merit through shooting was no easy feat. To gain the merit, Wang Ye had to hit the 10th ring with his first shot, or else subsequent shots wouldn¡¯t count. Even if he managed to hit a full ring, it still didn¡¯t guarantee third-class merit. Luck played a significant role, and it wasn¡¯t something that occurred every year. Similarly, becoming a training model also had a chance of obtaining third-class merit, but it wasn¡¯t certain. It might end up rewarding only one exceptional recruit in the end. If it came down to that, Wang Ye could only resign himself to regret. He was aware that in the army, one could take exams to enter military schools during the second year of compulsory service or the first year as a corporal. However, after his rebirth, he had forgotten most of the knowledge from high school. While he had fused with the memories of this life, the person he was now was quite ignorant and incompetent, with his brain filled mostly with gaming and other unrelated memories. Taking a self-study exam in the army would be no different from attempting to study at Qingbei University. The army life was already demanding with various training activities, leaving little time and energy for studying. The only chance to take an exam might be if he was assigned to an extremely idle position and unit, which was highly unlikely. After all, the purpose of joining the army wasn¡¯t to secure a job or receive a hefty retirement fee¡ªit had a more profound meaning for Wang Ye. As Wang Ye contemplated the possibility of taking an easier path and becoming a training pacesetter in a relatively idle position, Qin Li, a fellow recruit, interrupted his thoughts. ¡°Hey, Brother Wang, are you cold?¡± Qin Li asked, noticing Wang Ye¡¯s trembling. Wang Ye quickly tried to dismiss any concerns. ¡°Uh, no, I¡¯m just shaking a little to relax my muscles!¡± He couldn¡¯t reveal the truth about his drastically improved physical fitness due to the system. Curiously, Qin Li decided to try the relaxation technique by shaking his body as well. He imitated Wang Ye, causing his entire body to tremble. Wang Ye looked at Qin Li with a speechless expression, finding his behavior amusing and somewhat childish. He couldn¡¯t help but smile at Qin Li¡¯s antics.. Chapter 110 - Chapter 110: Why Are You Competing With Him? Chapter 110: Why Are You Competing With Him? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation [Speed: 1.25] [Stamina: 1.55] [Skills: Light 3km Off-Road Lvl 4 (max level), 400m Lvl 4 (max level)¡­] [Skill Points: 2] Wang Ye decided to utilize all three skill points at once. Originally, he had planned to distribute one point each to the 400 meters and three kilometers skills. However, after some contemplation, he determinedly invested a little more, pushing the 400-meter skill to level 4. He understood the importance of being well-prepared for the upcoming challenge. The third-class merit required him to perform exceptionally well. If he could only manage to complete the run in one minute and fifty seconds the first time, he wouldn¡¯t have the confidence to face the second attempt. Therefore, he set his mind on achieving the best results in his initial trial, aiming to complete the run within one minute and fifty seconds to secure a chance at a second try. Focused and determined, Wang Ye¡¯s attention was now fixated on the obstacles scattered throughout the training ground. He observed how other classes and recruits successfully passed them, analyzing the methods the veterans used, searching for the easiest, most confident, and fastest ways to conquer each obstacle. Even when Qin Li, who intended to approach him for a chat, attempted to engage, Wang Ye swiftly halted her, commanding, ¡°Observe carefully and stop chatting!¡± dismissing her immediately. ¡°Get up! Hurry up! You go first! Oh no, forget it! Go around the side!¡± ¡°Run! Pay attention to your feet! Ah fuck!¡± The once lively training ground fell into silence. The new recruits were no longer in the mood for cheering; their focus was now on the challenge ahead. On the training ground, the class monitors took on the role of relentless instructors as they closely supervised the recruits. It was the first time for most of the recruits to attempt the 400-meter obstacle course, and it quickly became apparent that there were numerous challenges to overcome. What seemed trivial when observing others became an entirely different experience once they were on the course themselves. Numerous mishaps occurred, with some losing their balance and falling while attempting the three postures. Others hesitated to jump over trenches, and some even ended up falling into the pits. Among them, a member of the fifth batch in Class Three had already been sent to the infirmary by the veterans of the Iron Blood Fourth Company. His face bore the signs of bruises and bleeding, though fortunately, it was not a severe injury. Additionally, there were recruits who struggled to make it across the high and low platforms. Some fell off the wooden bridge, while others had difficulties climbing down the pile net, resulting in getting hung by the neck and stumbling upon their return. The seasoned soldiers of the Iron Blood Company found amusement in the various situations and couldn¡¯t help but laugh and point at the recruits¡¯ struggles. ¡°It¡¯s our turn soon. Remember, I don¡¯t expect you to achieve outstanding results, but please don¡¯t embarrass yourselves. At the very least, make sure to complete the entire race!¡± As the fifth class was preparing to run, Ye Sanshi intentionally switched positions with the other veteran class leaders so that he could address the fifth class personally. Looking at Wan Baojiang, Liang Fan, Wang Ye, and the others, he said, ¡°You guys are the top students in our class, and your training results are commendable. This time, focus on running as fast as possible while ensuring you can pass the 400-meter obstacle course. For the rest of you, I expect you to finish, but my specific request for some of you is to complete it within two minutes.¡± He then promised, ¡°Yes, if you manage to do it, tonight, everyone in our class will get a bottle of coke on me.¡± Gu Yingnan immediately interjected with a bitter face, ¡°Ah, class monitor¡­ Can you reconsider not having Coke as the reward?¡± He realized that the odds of accomplishing this task were incredibly slim. The previous seven batches had the best result of two minutes and two seconds, which meant no one had managed a two-minute entry yet. It felt like an impossible challenge, and winning this bet would be like winning five million dollars in the lottery. But Wang Ye didn¡¯t share the same concerns as the others. He was unfazed by the bet. Reaching two points was not his goal; he had something else in mind. His determination was set on a different target, and he was eager to prove himself in a way that surpassed everyone¡¯s expectations. ¡°Alright, forget about the Coke. I¡¯ll spare you the trouble, but my condition remains the same. If you can¡¯t finish within two minutes, then it¡¯s lights out at midnight. If you dislike that, we can extend it to two in the morning.¡± ¡°No, no. Midnight is late enough,¡± Gu Yingnan hastily said. Ye Sanshi coldly snorted and dismissed his concerns, reiterating his strict rule. He then turned his attention to Zhang Ping¡¯an, cautioning him to conserve his energy for the high platform and the last pit during the run. When it came to Zhang Ping¡¯an¡¯s turn, he was given the requirement of finishing the entire race within three minutes, which seemed manageable and less stressful compared to the other recruits. However, Qin Li, who was not much taller than Zhang Ping¡¯an at 1.7 meters, piped up with eagerness, seeking some leniency in his case as well. He hoped that if Qin Li received a more relaxed condition, he might have a chance too. But Ye Sanshi stared at Qin Li and challenged him, ¡°What? Aren¡¯t you taller than me? Let me remind you, I ran it in 1 minute and 39 seconds. If you can¡¯t make it back within 2 minutes and 9 seconds today, you¡¯ll be joining me for guard duty tonight!¡± Qin Li¡¯s face instantly turned bitter as he realized he had made a mistake in speaking up. He regretted his decision and fell silent, knowing he had no choice but to give it his best shot to meet the demanding condition set by the class monitor. As the time approached for their class to run, only one or two students in each class seemed capable of meeting the two minutes and nine seconds challenge set by Ye Sanshi. Among them, Wang Ye noticed that Zhang Ping¡¯an had always received some preferential treatment. Zhang Ping¡¯an was a chef, and the instructors had expressed a desire to keep him in their company, specifically the Iron Blood Fourth Company. This meant that they were on the same side, and in the future, Ye Sanshi would have to eat Zhang Ping¡¯an¡¯s cooking. Given this favoritism, Wang Ye couldn¡¯t understand why Qin Li was competing with him. ¡°Alright, it¡¯s almost time for our class!¡± Ye Sanshi announced, glancing at the training ground before continuing, ¡°The first batch of our class: Wan Baojiang, Wang Ye, Liang Fan, Deng Hai, and¡­ the last one, Qin Li.¡± Qin Li tried to interject again, but Ye Sanshi swiftly shut him down, threatening, ¡°If you continue to talk nonsense, you¡¯ll be frog-jumping your way back later!¡± Feeling helpless, Qin Li silenced himself, but his expression clearly showed his frustration at the challenging task ahead. Wang Ye looked at him, offering a smile without uttering a word. ¡°You¡¯re helpless, and I can¡¯t help you either!¡± he stated firmly. Moreover, running the first and second batches would yield the same results. There was no guarantee that the outcome would be any better if they ran the second batch. Of course, Wang Ye was aware of what he was thinking. He was almost certain that he would rank at the bottom if he ran with his own group. However, he had confidence that he wouldn¡¯t end up last if he ran with the others. Though the results might be the same, it wasn¡¯t as if they had better appearances. ¡°Twenty-seven out of two¡­¡± called out a platoon leader holding a stopwatch. The second batch of students from Class Four had returned. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go. Each person has a track. It¡¯s the same. You can choose one yourself,¡± Ye Sanshi said to the people who were already prepared. Without hesitation, Wang Ye took a deep breath. Then, he raised his leg and started moving forward. Chapter 111 - Chapter 111: Start Running, Show Them Something Excitement Chapter 111: Start Running, Show Them Something Excitement Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation At the training ground, Wang Ye chose the first track on the left. There wasn¡¯t anything particularly special about it, but it was away from the group of veterans who were lingering around the left track, enjoying the spectacle of the new recruits. He had observed them laughing and pointing while watching the other newcomers struggle through the course. At least they hadn¡¯t directed their laughter at him before. However, with the arrival of the new batch of recruits, they were all united in the same journey of training. Wang Ye understood that laughing at others was, in a way, laughing at oneself too. After all, they were a close-knit group, and when they chatted, they wouldn¡¯t know everyone individually. They would group people together and discuss the new batch of recruits, the current group of newcomers, and so on. Therefore, Wang Ye made up his mind to show them something remarkable later on. After waiting for another half a minute at the starting point of the 400-meter obstacle course, the last soldier of the 4th squad finally returned. ¡°1¡¯11 say it again. When you run, give it your all, but remember to prioritize safety. Don¡¯t fall into the pit,¡± the platoon leader shouted before they commenced. With those words, the stopwatch in his hand returned to zero and was raised high. ¡°Ready!¡± ¡°Shh!¡± Instead of shouting to start, the platoon leader blew a whistle, and the recruits took off running. Everyone in class five was well aware of Wang Ye¡¯s reputation at this point. Therefore, as soon as the whistle sounded, he dashed forward without hesitation. ¡°Damn, is this rookie really clueless? Didn¡¯t he see what happened to the previous batch of new recruits?¡± some seasoned soldiers commented, surprised by his immediate rush. Wang Ye¡¯s pace was impressive, much faster than the others on the track. Although it didn¡¯t compare to a 100-meter sprint, he still outpaced the average person running a 400-meter course without any equipment. After running just 20 to 30 meters, he was already a few meters ahead of the other runners on the four tracks. The seasoned soldiers watching the spectacle were genuinely astonished by his speed. However, Wang Ye paid no attention to their comments. He knew his speed was based on the experience of mastering the 400-meter skill at the maximum level, combined with his physical strength and a rough estimation of the obstacles ahead. Although he appeared fast, he had calculated it precisely to maintain enough stamina to overcome the pit obstacle without exhausting himself. During the first 100-meter sprint, Wang Ye was at least ten meters ahead of the other runners. As he reached the end of the line, he swiftly circled around the flag and continued running forward. Although this section slightly slowed him down, it wasn¡¯t a significant problem. The deceleration allowed him to have a clear view of the upcoming obstacles. He prepared himself to sprint and jump accordingly. Wang Ye regulated his breathing and focused on the five-step stance obstacle right in front of him. Based on the explanation provided earlier, the first round of obstacles involved stepping on three stakes on the right, spaced 2.3 meters apart. Wang Ye swiftly circled the flag and observed the stakes before accelerating and running towards them, preparing to jump. Landing one step after the other, he easily completed this round as it wasn¡¯t particularly challenging. The stakes were close to the ground, so there was no psychological barrier to overcome. Wang Ye didn¡¯t face any hesitation during the race. As he crossed this stage, his attention shifted to the sizable pit lying ahead. However, his speed didn¡¯t diminish; if anything, it slightly increased. With clenched fists, he leaped at least a foot away from the pit. Wang Ye had confidence in his jumping ability and knew that even with a one-foot gap between him and the pit, he could easily clear it. The pit was two meters in length, width, and height, and he had no trouble making the jump. As he soared over the pit, he landed safely on the other side, a foot or two away from the edge. Perhaps he used a bit too much strength in the jump, but he didn¡¯t mind. It was his first time attempting this obstacle, so he wanted to ensure his safety. After the leap, Wang Ye slowed down slightly, focusing on catching his breath and regaining his balance. Simultaneously, he prepared himself for the next challenge. ¡°This new recruit is running fast, but he¡¯s so intense. I bet he won¡¯t make it back if he jumps into the pit.¡± ¡°Ha ha, he lacks experience. He¡¯s just a hot-headed one. But when 1 look at him, I see myself from back then¡­¡± The seasoned soldiers stood sparsely on the left side of the track, with obstacles on the other side as well. Observing Wang Ye¡¯s actions, they exchanged smiles and commented among themselves. Ignoring the chatter from the seasoned soldiers, Wang Ye focused on navigating through the third obstacle, a low wall. Earlier, someone among the veterans had effortlessly flown over the wall, but the platoon leader had advised against it, explaining that such maneuvers consumed more physical strength and could lead to tripping and falling if not done properly. Instead, he recommended using the stepping board or the support board for a safer approach. Taking this advice to heart, Wang Ye chose the method of using the support board. This was a decision he had made before even starting the run. Upon reaching the second obstacle, a small hurdle, he slowed down to use the support position, unlike the flashy moves of the seasoned soldiers. Although it might not be as stylish, it provided better stability and ensured he wouldn¡¯t risk any mishaps. After successfully crossing this stage, Wang Ye¡¯s breathing became slightly faster, but he soon picked up the pace again. The tall stool was the next obstacle, but its height of almost as tall as him, 1.78 meters, wasn¡¯t an issue for Wang Ye. As he approached, he slowed down a bit, and with a well-timed jump, he placed his hands on the high stool, followed by his feet, and climbed up in one smooth motion. Moving forward, Wang Ye reached the ladder, where he pushed himself up with both hands and efficiently climbed up. The sixth task turned out to be the easiest one for him. After upgrading the three steps, although the surface data didn¡¯t change, Wang Ye¡¯s hidden speed remained stable. So, even though he had slowed down a bit after reaching the single-log bridge to be cautious, he picked up his speed again once he stepped on it. However, the constant slowing down and speeding up took a toll on his stamina, and he found himself panting heavily. As he crossed the single-log bridge and landed on the ground, Wang Ye maintained a similar pace, heading towards the high wall in front of him. The seventh stage involved a two-meter-high wall, but for most people, unless they were particularly short, it was actually easier to pass than the fourth-stage high stool, which had nothing to support the feet. Wang Ye, with his height advantage, easily utilized his feet to step on the wall and conquer the two-meter obstacle without much difficulty. ¡°Pay attention to your breathing, maintain your rhythm, and conserve your strength. We¡¯ll need it later!¡± a shout came from behind. Wang Ye recognized the voice as Ye Sanshi¡¯s, and he was a bit surprised. The other squad leaders usually remained silent during the runs, intervening only when someone struggled with an obstacle. But now, Ye Sanshi couldn¡¯t help himself. He couldn¡¯t resist speaking up because Wang Ye¡¯s performance was truly impressive. Despite running fast, he maintained a steady pace and handled the obstacles with ease. Ye Sanshi could foresee that even if Wang Ye had expended some stamina, he would still have a chance to finish the course within two minutes. As Wang Ye continued the run, he didn¡¯t engage in conversation with Ye Sanshi. Talking would require physical effort and disrupt his breathing rhythm, so he decided to focus solely on the course. Without rushing, he descended from the high wall, consciously controlling his breathing to conserve energy. His gaze shifted to the next obstacle, a pile net. He recalled how the other recruits had crossed this obstacle: by crawling. The pile net was made up of twelve pillars arranged in two rows, spaced two meters apart and one meter vertically. The pillars were 50 centimeters above the ground, and elastic ropes connected them. Although it seemed challenging, it was actually not that difficult. As Wang Ye approached the pile net, he carefully positioned himself. Below was a sand pool, still slightly wet from the earlier rain. Not letting it bother him, he imitated the posture of the platoon leader, half-kneeling and half-crawling, using both hands and feet to navigate through the obstacle, quickly making his way forward. Chapter 112 - Chapter 112: The Veteran’s Curses Chapter 112: The Veteran¡¯s Curses Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat ¡°The new recruits run really fast¡­Hurry up, show us if you can run back at this speed!¡± A few veterans from the Iron Blood Fourth Company stood near the finishing line, teasing as Wang Ye approached. He glanced at them bur chose not to respond. Instead, he focused on controlling his breathing and ran toward the turning flag in front of him. ¡°It¡¯s halfway done. Control your strength and keep it steady! ¡± Ye Sanshi reminded him as he reached the turning flag. Wang Ye still didn¡¯t speak, solely concentrating on managing his breath and rhythm.. He began to pass through the pile net in the opposite direction from when he came. This time, he had to cross the elastic ropes between rhe pillars, which was more challenging. During the earlier observation of other recruits running, many of them had tripped on this obstacle. It was an exhausting 100-meter run, and even Wang Ye felt the strain on his legs. However, his determination and stamina allowed him to handle it better than others. He carefully examined his footing, accelerating and taking large steps to cross the six ropes effortlessly. The experience of crawling through the pile net earlier gave him an understanding of how to maneuver efficiently. The high and low walls posed no difficulty for him as he had encountered them before. Though his breathing had become heavier, he managed to hold on thanks to his 1.5 points of stamina. Wang Ye successfully scaled the high wall and landed on the other side. He brushed off the fine sand that had stuck to his hands while climbing the sandpit earlier. Despite looking a bit disheveled, he confidently grabbed onto the high wall with both hands and effortlessly flipped over with his waist against the wall. To the observers, it might seem like a sign of exhaustion, but Wang Ye was still holding on strong. ¡°He¡¯s exhausted, haha!¡± ¡°Of course, anyone would be if they ran so fiercely in the first 100 meters. Now, if he doesn¡¯t tire out, who will?¡± the veterans commented among themselves, impressed by Wang Ye s initial speed and endurance. Outside the running track, the veterans of the Iron Blood Fourth Company were still watching the show, their voices not bothering to be concealed. Wu Jianfeng, who happened to pass by, glared at them. ¡°Get lost! If you want to watch, do it quietly. Otherwise, after dinner, each of you will have to run an additional too to 400 meters before watching the news.¡± Upon hearing this, the seasoned soldiers nearby immediately quieted down and shrunk their necks. ¡°Hmph, I¡¯ve been busy training new recruits lately, and it seems like you guys are itching for a beating. Once I¡¯m done with the new recruits, I¡¯ll assess each one of you. If your results don¡¯t satisfy me, you can say goodbye to your positions!¡± Wu Jianfeng asserted, using the opportunity to put some pressure on the veterans. However, the recruits couldn¡¯t grasp the full meaning of the situation. Although Wang Ye¡¯s current speed didn¡¯t seem slow, his physical exhaustion appeared to be nearing its limit. As time passed, he would only get slower and slower. If he jumped into that pit, there was no telling how many times he could climb out. Wu Jianfeng had also been deceived by Wang Ye¡¯s seemingly careless actions, disregarding his image. Regardless, since he was already there, he still shouted, ¡°Good luck, Wang Ye!¡± Without saying a word, Wang Ye descended from the high wall and maintained a steady speed as he began circling around the pier. Even though he still had some energy left to speed up, he refrained from doing so, mindful of the obstacles ahead. He didn¡¯t want to exhaust his stamina prematurely. He had calculated his moves well before starting, but it was still a theoretical plan. Besides, he had only roughly estimated it before facing these obstacles. Having experienced the course, Wang Ye had abandoned his previous calculations and was now solely focused on the rhythm and techniques of running the 400 meters. He deliberately controlled his pace, reserving extra strength for the obstacles that lay ahead. As he reached the pier, he faced the ladder. Taking a deep breath, he began to regulate his breathing, preparing to accelerate. The ladder required him to use more force for jumping, but he found this stage more manageable than the previous ones. His legs were weak and swollen, but his physical strength was holding up, and his hands remained strong. Using his hands to lift the ladder and relying on his physical strength to sustain the increased breathing, Wang Ye managed to make it through without falling down. ¡°Good! ¡± a cheer came from beside him, and Wang Ye recognized it as Wu Jianfeng¡¯s voice. Ignoring the distraction, Wang Ye paused briefly to catch his breath before moving on. He continued to lift his legs and crossed the high platform with determined steps. Lifting the ladder provided a brief respite for Wang Ye¡¯s feet, allowing them to regain some stability. However, when he jumped down from the 1.8-meter-tall bench with his hands supporting him, he almost lost balance, and his legs remained weak. Despite this, he knew he hadn¡¯t completely depleted his stamina yet, which gave him some reassurance. Taking a deep breath while propping himself up on the ground with his hands, Wang Ye charged forward once more. The next stage involved drilling, and this was where Wang Ye had an advantage. Unlike Nan Guyan, who had a wide and heavy build, Wang Ye¡¯s nimbleness made this stage more manageable for him. He slowed down, bent down, and used his hands to support himself as he passed through the most challenging part of the 400 meters the two-meter-wide pit. If he wanted to, he could jump down and climb up on the other side, but given his current physical exhaustion, it would be a difficult test to make it across by jumping. The veterans closely observed Wang Ye during this part of the course. They knew that this particular obstacle was a crucial point of challenge for him. The seasoned soldiers of rhe Iron Blood Company were left astounded as Wang Ye swiftly overcame the challenging pit. He wasn¡¯t running slowly anymore; despite not appearing as agile or polished as the veterans while passing through the obstacles, his overall speed and the time it took to clear each stage were far from slow. The veterans had thought that Wang Ye s speed was solely a result of him forcefully expanding his stamina. Thus, they were curious to witness how he would handle this particular stage, expecting him to struggle or fail. To their disappointment, Wang Ye proved them wrong. Despite the increased difficulty due to the rainwater in the pit, he showed resilience and determination. After taking two deep breaths to gather himself, he clutched his fists, relaxed them, and then pressed his back against the wall, propelling himself forward. Before the seasoned soldiers outside could fully grasp what was happening in the pit, Wang Ye had already leaned against the wall, placed one foot on it, and with a loud sound, he rolled forward and successfully landed on the other side. The seasoned soldiers were left in disbelief, uttering exclamations and expressing their astonishment at Wang Ye¡¯s unexpected fear. He had exceeded their expectations, leaving them in awe of his abilities. They couldn¡¯t help but exclaim, ¡°Damn¡­¡± ¡°You made it already?¡± ¡°This guy is something else¡­¡± The veterans were taken aback by Wang Ye¡¯s unexpected success. They had been almost certain that he would struggle or fail at this stage, but he proved them wrong by making it through in one go. Despite looking miserable as he got up from the ground, Wang Ye had no time to worry about what others thought. He continued running forward with determination, showing no signs of giving up. As the surrounding veterans, along with Ye Sanshi and Wu Jianfeng, watched in silence, there was an uproar behind the starting line. The group of people who had already finished the run or were yet to start cheered him on. ¡°Go, go, Wang Ye!¡± ¡°Vice Class Monitor Wang, come on!¡± After overcoming the last challenging stage, the five-step stance, Wang Ye faced no more difficulties. He steadily and swiftly crossed it left and right in one go. Now, with only the final 100 meters left, Wang Ye took a deep breath, clenched his fists tightly behind the flag, and prepared himself for the last sprint. With a burst of energy, he picked up his pace and astonished everyone watching. Despite their incredulous gazes, he accelerated even further, surpassing their expectations. His speed was neither slower nor much different from that of the seasoned soldier who had run the last hundred meters. In fact, he even felt like he was getting faster as he gradually increased his pace. The veterans couldn¡¯t help but express their astonishment, with one of them exclaiming, ¡°Fuck!¡± As Wang Ye crossed the finish line, a platoon leader shouted his time, ¡°One minute, 44.21 seconds!¡± The onlookers behind erupted in laughter and cheers at his impressive performance. As he finished, Ye Sanshi, who had been following him closely, hurriedly approached and helped Wang Ye up after he crossed the lane. Wang Ye fell into the arms of his classmates from Class 5, Gu Yingnan, and Zhang Ping¡¯an. Exhausted from the intense effort, Wang Ye s physical strength, which was 1.5 times that of an ordinary person, was truly drained. Amidst the laughter and celebration, Wang Ye managed to speak, ¡°Haha¡­ Help¡­ i need help¡­ Take it slow, slowly¡­ Help me up, and let¡¯s move around slowly!¡± As Ye Sanshi approached, he rushed to help Wang Ye up, handling him with utmost care, as if Wang Ye were not a rough man, but his precious newlywed wife. To Ye Sanshi, Wang Ye was a treasure! Finishing the 400 meters in one minute and forty-four seconds was no small feat. Even though Wang Ye had only overtaken one veteran, the fact remained that he had outperformed an experienced soldier. What made this achievement even more remarkable was the fact that it was Wang Ye¡¯s first time running the course. In the past, if anyone had claimed that a new recruit could achieve such a result on their first attempt, Ye Sanshi would have dismissed it as an unbelievable claim. Yet, the miracle was happening right in his own class, with Wang Ye defying all expectations and surprising everyone with his performance.. Chapter 113 - Chapter 113: The Wheel of Fortune Turns Chapter 113: The Wheel of Fortune Turns Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Fuck, how is that possible!¡± ¡°This new recruit¡­¡± When the veterans heard this result, their scalps went numb. Some of the seasoned soldiers¡¯ faces twitched as they said weakly, ¡°We¡¯re in trouble¡­¡± Yes, they were doomed. Wu Jianfeng was also shocked by this result. Although Wang Ye ran fast, he had a premonition when he saw Wang Ye climb out of the pit in one go. He even cursed in his heart. However, when he heard this result, his face fell when he came back to his senses. He looked at the seasoned soldiers of the Iron Blood Fourth Company outside the training ground. Previously, after they were dismissed, they stood outside sparsely, picking their own spots to watch the recruits have fun. Initially, Wu Jianfeng did not think that there was anything wrong with it. However, at this moment, he felt that there was a huge problem. No matter how he looked at it, he felt that these people were unorganized and undisciplined. ¡°Zheng Ke, you¡¯re dead! Look at how you lead your soldiers.¡± Wu Jianfeng roared. Immediately, the first lieutenant who had been standing outside when Wang Ye and the others had first arrived hurriedly stood up with his scalp tingling. ¡°Gather! Come over here, now!¡± He roared. At this moment, he felt powerless and bitter. It was over! The veteran he had brought along had been surpassed by a recruit. He was¡­ He was only surpassed by a single recruit. But Chao Yi was also a veteran. It was also because Wu Jianfeng wasn¡¯t around that he was overtaken as the deputy company commander. Putting aside the fact that Wang Ye¡¯s results were very good, no matter how good he was, he was still a recruit of the recruit company. Moreover, his results were not too ridiculous. He could only surpass a single veteran. Of course, this was the most fatal part. Either you surpass them alone, or you surpass them all. After all, if Wang Ye was really a genius, then they could still say that Wang Ye was exceptionally talented and belonged to the category of peerless geniuses. This kind of person could not be measured by common standards. It would be acceptable if they were overtaken by such a prodigy, as it could happen to anyone. Being surpassed by such a person, one did not have to feel defeated. They could even witness a miracle and feel a sense of honor as they participated in history. After all, if such a person really appeared, he would definitely be noticed by the higher-ups and transferred away. They would focus on nurturing him and letting him bring glory to the country. In the future, if he really won glory for the country, they could also brag to outsiders that when he was still a rookie, they had trained with him. Wu Jianfeng could even say that he had mentored him during his early days. But now¡­ He didn¡¯t get all the top spots! The results weren¡¯t enough to shock the top. It was merely impressive. Therefore, they were doomed. Soon, the veterans of the Iron Blood Company gathered. At this moment, on the training ground, Deng Hai and the others were filled with grief and indignation. They had exhausted their energy and were struggling to reach the finish line. However, it seemed that no one was paying attention to them anymore. Everyone was either surrounding Wang Ye or engrossed in the excitement of the veterans. Even the veteran squad leader, who was supposed to support them, did not spare them a glance. ¡°Look at you all! Those who were standing on the side just now were still keeping quiet. Are you guys even soldiers? Damn it, a bunch of useless people. Recruits who have only been in the army for a month have surpassed you on their first run. Is that how you represent glory? I just said that the Iron Blood Fourth Company is the base for inheriting the blood of heroes and is an elite company. It¡¯s the pride of our Iron Bones Hero Regiment. But look at you now! What kind of answer are you giving me? You can¡¯t even match the performance of the new recruits.¡± At this moment, Wu Jianfeng was like a furious lion. He stood in front of the Iron Blood Company, just a few meters away, and his spit seemed about to reach their faces. ¡°Listen to me, starting today, before your morning run, you¡¯ll have to run an extra 400 meters here. After lunch, you¡¯ll do it again. After you finish running, frog-jump your way back. During the afternoon physical training, there will be one more round. After evening attendance, you¡¯ll have another run before you can go back.¡± With each word from Wu Jianfeng, the bitterness in the mouths of the seasoned soldiers of the Iron Blood Fourth Company increased. By now, they felt as if the sky was turning dark, and their mouths were as bitter as if they had eaten coptis, a bitter herb. They had thought today would be a good day. They were here to watch the new recruits. But now, with the excitement only halfway over, it was their turn to face the challenge. The tables had turned too quickly. It happened so fast that they were caught completely off guard. It happened so fast that they even wished they could just die¡­ That¡¯s right! The 400-meter obstacle course. They say it¡¯s better to run five kilometers than four hundred meters. And now, they were asked to do it four times. To make it worse, only one of the runs was during their regular physical training time. The other three were all overtime, adding to their exhaustion. They felt like crying. Though they couldn¡¯t show it on the surface and had to suppress their emotions, deep down, they wanted to cry. There were even some who were so worn out that they didn¡¯t dare to move anymore. They looked at Wang Ye, who had slowed down for a moment, and they resented him. ¡°This damn recruit, couldn¡¯t he be a second or two slower?¡± Their resentment was profound. Even if Wang Ye had been a little slower, even just a second slower, they wouldn¡¯t be in such a miserable situation, having been surpassed by a rookie. Now, not only were they in trouble, but they had also lost all their dignity. They were certain that today¡¯s humiliation could not be kept a secret. After all, there were many silent observers within the group who loved to gossip. ¡°Haha, the Fourth Company is in trouble!¡± The 400-meter obstacle course was located within the camp, and nearby, there was a five to six-story building¡ªthe regiment headquarters. At this moment, on the rooftop of the building, someone was using a telescope and wearing a smile on his face. Beside him were others, and if Wu Jianfeng were present, he would recognize the person as the chief of staff who had attempted to recruit him. The Chief of Staff had a stopwatch in his left hand and a telescope in his right. However, he had already set down the binoculars upon hearing the leader¡¯s voice. He laughed and said, ¡°It¡¯s really bad for them. But this recruit is truly astonishing. He ran the course in just 1 minute and 44 seconds on his first attempt. I¡¯m starting to question my own eyesight!¡± ¡°Haha, 1 saw it too. He¡¯s really exceptional. What a promising talent¡­¡± The regiment commander also put down his binoculars. He enjoyed going up to the roof of the headquarters during physical training time to observe the soldiers¡¯ training. It was a way of supervision and understanding the soldiers¡¯ training performance in the regiment. However, to the soldiers below, it might have seemed like he was peeping. Nevertheless, the main focus now was not on whether he was peeping or not. The main point was that he had witnessed Wang Ye¡¯s performance and knew the results. Under such circumstances, it was evident that today¡¯s matter could not be covered up. ¡°I wonder who this soldier is. Let¡¯s call Wu Jianfeng over for a chat later. Since he already wants Wang Ye, we can¡¯t let him have this soldier as well. This recruit ran the 400 meters so fast for the first time. I want him!¡± the chief of staff stated firmly. The commander looked at him, pondered for a moment, and then said with a smile, ¡°He won¡¯t let go easily. 1 promised Wang Ye that he would get priority, and I¡¯ll give him a preferred position as well!¡± ¡°Nonsense, 1 can¡¯t give them both. I have to choose one. The others can have priority, but I definitely want this one!¡± Running 400 meters reflected the comprehensive physical fitness of a soldier the ability to run, improve results, and train to become faster, even potentially breaking regiment, division, and army records. The chief of staff saw immense potential in this recruit and had already decided to seize him from Wu Jianfeng and recruit him into his police detective company, even if he had to use his official position or exert pressure from his authority. At this moment, neither the chief of staff nor the regiment commander had considered the possibility that this soldier was, in fact, Wang Ye. After all, they had never seen a photo of Wang Ye, nor had they encountered him before. They only knew his name and had received some personal information from Wu Jianfeng. They hadn¡¯t even looked at Wang Ye¡¯s files. Chapter 114 - Chapter 114: Did the Guild Leader Write a Letter of Deed for You? Chapter 114: Did the Guild Leader Write a Letter of Deed for You? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In the training ground, the veteran had already left. There was no more excitement to watch, and he was too ashamed to stay. He couldn¡¯t afford to lose face! Being stared at by a bunch of new recruits like that was too embarrassing. The gaze they had directed at him was very familiar, as they had just looked at the new recruits with the same judgmental eyes. Frog-jumping. One by one, they put their hands on their heads and frog-jumped from the training field to the canteen. When they arrived, they might just make it in time for dinner. Of course, the new recruits wouldn¡¯t be able to make it in time to eat. However, it didn¡¯t matter if it was a little later. Wu Jianfeng turned around with a serious expression. As he walked towards Wang Ye, he remained stoic, but when he arrived in front of Wang Ye, he finally let out a small smile. ¡°You¡¯re not bad. 1 didn¡¯t misjudge you!¡± he said, genuinely impressed. Thinking that Wang Ye would be part of his unit in the future, he felt even better about the situation. Even if soldiers from other companies wanted to mock him, he could proudly smile and say that it didn¡¯t matter. After all, he had brought in a promising recruit, and he was glad to have Wang Ye in his company, even if it meant surpassing some of the veterans. ¡°Company Commander, can 1 run again after everyone is done? I feel that if 1 run again, 1 will definitely surpass all the veterans!¡± Wang Ye said eagerly, his determination shining through. In the training ground, four out of five people from the first batch of Class Five had returned, including Wang Ye. Only Qin Li was left hanging under the ladder, panting heavily. ¡°Hmm?¡± Wu Jianfeng looked at Wang Ye in astonishment. Then, he burst into laughter. ¡°You can run anytime you want. However, 1 must say that you¡¯ll only receive a third-class merit if you surpass all the veterans on your first run. Kid, you¡¯ve got your eyes on that third-class merit, haven¡¯t you?¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s laughter echoed in the air, and Wang Ye couldn¡¯t help but raise his head, revealing an embarrassed smile. He didn¡¯t deny it; indeed, he had his eyes set on achieving that third-class merit. He had already used up three skill points for it¡ªhow could he act like it wasn¡¯t his goal? However, Wang Ye was also a little nervous at that moment. ¡°Company Commander, if I run again, won¡¯t it count if I outrun all the veterans?¡± Though Wang Ye had pondered this question before, he decided to take a gamble. He wanted to bet on the possibility of obtaining the third-class merit if he ran again. ¡°I can¡¯t make the decision!¡± Wu Jianfeng smiled and shook his head slightly under Wang Ye¡¯s nervous gaze. But he added, ¡°But 1 can help you ask.¡± After saying this, with Wang Ye¡¯s grateful ¡°Thank you, Company Commander¡± and the curious gazes of the other recruits upon him, Wu Jianfeng picked up the walkie-talkie and turned to the side. As he walked, he adjusted the frequency of the walkie-talkie and looked toward the regimental headquarters, where figures could be seen on the roof. Although the faces were not clear from that distance, Wu Jianfeng knew who was standing there without needing a closer look. After adjusting the channel, he waved the walkie-talkie and began to make a call. ¡°Commander¡­ Commander¡­ This is Wu Jianfeng!¡± On the rooftop of the regiment headquarters, the regiment commander didn¡¯t have a walkie-talkie in his hand, but the chief of staff did. As Wu Jianfeng¡¯s words came through the walkie-talkie, the chief of staff smiled and took off the device, handing it to the regiment commander. ¡°Commander, are you here to take credit? But that¡¯s not enough time!¡± the chief of staff remarked with a playful tone. ¡°Haha, just ask him, and you¡¯ll know. Let¡¯s see what he has to say!¡± the regiment commander replied, smiling, before pressing the talk button on the walkie-talkie. ¡°It¡¯s me. What¡¯s the matter?¡± ¡°Haha, Commander, it¡¯s like this¡­ I have a soldier here. He just ran past a veteran. The 400-meter run took him 1 minute and 44 seconds. Do you remember the rules you told us before?¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s voice came through the walkie-talkie. ¡°I remember, but this isn¡¯t enough. 1 recall saying that he could outrun all the veterans in one go!¡± the regiment commander responded. ¡°I know, 1 know, Commander. This recruit asked me if I could give him another chance. After all, he wasn¡¯t familiar with the course the first time, but now, on his second attempt, he says he¡¯s confident he can surpass all the veterans. I¡¯m thinking, if he succeeds the second time, will the third-class merit you mentioned still count?¡± Wu Jianfeng asked. Before the regiment commander could reply, Wu Jianfeng¡¯s voice came through again. ¡°Commander, my idea is not to dampen the enthusiasm of the recruits. We all know that it¡¯s already incredible for someone who is not familiar with the venue to be able to run this far, so¡­¡± On the rooftop, the regiment commander and the chief of staff exchanged glances. The chief of staff maintained his smile and remained silent, waiting for the regiment commander¡¯s decision. The regiment commander thought for a moment and said, ¡°Rules are rules. You should know that this third-class merit is meant to stimulate the recruits. However, what you said is also right. We can¡¯t dampen the enthusiasm of the recruits. 1 don¡¯t want him to break our group¡¯s record. The fastest person in our group is Huang Dayong, with 1 minute and 32 seconds. I¡¯ll give him time. If he can outrun Huang Dayong, I¡¯ll give him a third-class merit.¡± The regiment commander didn¡¯t believe that Wang Ye would be able to reduce his time by 12 seconds on his next attempt, so he made this decision. ¡°Commander, time is too tight. How about a year?¡± Wu Jianfeng suggested, wanting to give Wang Ye a fair chance. The chief of staff was considering the idea. He believed that, based on Wang Ye¡¯s performance today, he would likely achieve the feat with more practice in the future. So, offering a year¡¯s time seemed reasonable, allowing the new recruits to have a chance to improve. However, before the decision was finalized, Wu Jianfeng abruptly moved the walkie-talkie away, signaling that he was being told off. ¡°Get lost. This is the condition. If it works, then it works. If it doesn¡¯t work, then it doesn¡¯t work!¡± Wu Jianfeng responded firmly. ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s subordinate replied, understanding the seriousness of the situation. As he was about to hang up the walkie-talkie, the regiment commander¡¯s voice came through again. ¡°Oh right, what¡¯s the name of this new recruit of yours?¡± Wu Jianfeng hesitated for a moment, looking at the two figures on the rooftop of the regimental headquarters. He wasn¡¯t sure about the identity of the other person present. ¡°Are you mute? Don¡¯t tell me this recruit is Wang Ye!¡± the regiment commander asked with a hint of surprise. Seeing Wu Jianfeng¡¯s hesitation, the regiment commander quickly caught on to the possibility and directly asked, ¡°Don¡¯t tell me this recruit is Wang Ye?¡± At that moment, the chief of staff¡¯s smile froze, and he focused his gaze on the walkie-talkie, looking directly at Wu Jianfeng on the training ground from the rooftop. Without waiting for a response, the chief of staff couldn¡¯t hold back any longer and reached out to press the dialogue button on the regiment commander¡¯s hand. He leaned over and started shouting. ¡°Damn it, all I want to do now is curse! I¡¯m so stupid! I didn¡¯t realize that Wu Jianfeng never mentioned the recruit¡¯s name. It seems this soldier snatched him from me before!¡± He realized that the talented soldier who performed remarkably well in the 400-meter run was none other than the recruit he had wanted to take earlier. The soldier¡¯s impressive physical coordination, stamina, and strong willpower made him a rare gem. The chief of staff knew that this kind of talent was precious, especially for a Scout. This recruit had all the qualities that made him an ideal candidate for their team. In his mind, he couldn¡¯t let go of such a promising recruit. He was determined to keep him within their unit. As the chief of staff considered the situation, the regiment commander couldn¡¯t help but chuckle, saying, ¡°Nonsense, did the Commander write you a written agreement? How can I leave this good soldier with you! I said, 1 want this soldier!¡± In this humorous banter between the regiment commander and the chief of staff, it was evident that both of them were well aware of the recruit¡¯s value, and they were eager to have him in their respective teams. Wu Jianfeng, standing on the training ground, watched the exchange between the two officers, not sure how to react to this unexpected turn of events. Therefore, the regiment commander had previously told him to give up on Wang Ye, but at this moment, he had completely thrown that thought away. As for the Commander, he agreed. ¡°That¡¯s what the regiment commander said, and he didn¡¯t even sign a contract. Moreover, 1 haven¡¯t agreed to it yet. 1 am the Chief of Staff. Guan Zuoxun, the new recruits, including you, Wu Jianfeng, are now under my jurisdiction..¡± Chapter 115 - Chapter 115: The Company Commander Running to Find Help Chapter 115: The Company Commander Running to Find Help Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation At this moment, Wu Jianfeng felt utterly helpless. He looked back at the recruits and realized he hadn¡¯t distanced himself enough from them. So, he took a few more steps forward, trying to create some privacy. ¡°Commander, you have to stand up for me. You gave me your word, and 1 can¡¯t believe you¡¯d go back on it!¡± He refrained from telling the Chief of Staff about the issue he faced because he knew it wouldn¡¯t make a difference. It wasn¡¯t the first time he had encountered the Chief of Staff. This man appeared gentle on the outside, but Wu Jianfeng knew he had a dark side. In a way, it made sense. After all, the Chief of Staff was a strategist. If he wasn¡¯t willing to resort to underhanded tactics, how could he succeed in his role? During drills or confrontations with other troops, having a Chief of Staff like him could be advantageous. However, in his current predicament, Wu Jianfeng didn¡¯t expect any support. He hadn¡¯t seen the Chief of Staff showing up at the regiment commander¡¯s house with gifts, nor did he believe reasoning with him would bear any fruit. It was simply illogical. Moreover, he had made a grave mistake by revealing that the regiment commander hadn¡¯t signed a contract with him. How could he let those words slip out? Asking the regiment commander to write him a written pledge was absurd. He questioned himself, ¡°Am I still fit to be a company commander?¡± ¡°What are you talking about? I¡¯ll make the decision!¡± Before the regiment commander could reply, the Chief of Staff¡¯s voice cut in once again. ¡°Haha, alright, alright. We¡¯ll talk about this later,¡± the regiment commander finally interjected. ¡°No, Commander, you promised me,¡± Wu Jianfeng hurriedly pleaded. ¡°Yes, alright, alright, I know. Let¡¯s put this matter aside. Go and take care of the new recruits first!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wu Jianfeng felt a sense of helplessness in his heart, but there was nothing he could do now. After ending the call, he punched the air forcefully and turned his gaze back to the recruits on the training ground. In particular, his eyes fell on Wang Ye with a complicated expression. Good soldiers, but perhaps too good. 1 can¡¯t handle this anymore¡­ ¡°What¡¯s wrong with the company commander? He looks a little upset. Did she fail at something?¡± ¡°How can he dare to be upset with the regiment commander!¡± Wu Jianfeng walked away. No one heard his conversation, but when they saw his expression, everyone sensed that something was amiss. Immediately, the recruits began to whisper amongst themselves. ¡°Alright, what nonsense are you talking about? Stop gossiping and focus on your training! Don¡¯t think that just because Wang Ye performed well, it reflects on all of you. Each one of you should be aware of your own results! You guys didn¡¯t even manage to get two points, and now you still have the audacity to watch the show. Have some shame!¡± A platoon leader glared at the recruits and shouted, trying to put an end to the unnecessary discussions. After shouting, the platoon leader scanned the training ground and then turned to Ye Sanshi, saying, ¡°Old Ye, go and fetch that soldier from your class yourself. Don¡¯t let him waste any more time. They couldn¡¯t even climb out of the hole, and it¡¯s like they hadn¡¯t eaten. Is the food in our recruit company not good?¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Ye Sanshi promptly responded to the platoon leader¡¯s order and hurried to the training ground. At this point, there was only one person left on the training ground ¨C Qin Li. He had no trouble jumping into the pit after the ladder was brought over, but now he could only manage to touch the edge of the pit occasionally before sliding back down. He seemed unable to climb out. Despite the platoon leader¡¯s reminder, most of the recruits were more focused on watching the company commander, Wu Jianfeng. Wu Jianfeng, with a somber expression, had also made his way to the training ground. Everyone was eager to see what he would say when he returned. Wang Ye, on the other hand, was feeling a little nervous. It didn¡¯t appear as if he had succeeded in his challenge. Could it be that he had lost three skill points? Despite the tension, Wang Ye remained resolute. He didn¡¯t regret anything he had done. If he truly lost the bet, he was prepared to accept the consequences. Skill points didn¡¯t have to be just numbers forever; they could be used to strengthen oneself. Shortly after, Wu Jianfeng returned with a somber expression. ¡°The regiment commander said there¡¯s only one chance for this third-class merit!¡± he announced. The news weighed heavily on Wang Ye¡¯s heart, and he was about to respond when Wu Jianfeng continued. ¡°However, he also gave us another condition. Currently, the fastest runner in our Iron Bones Hero Regiment is a veteran from the police investigation company. His time is 1 minute 32 seconds 42 milliseconds. The regiment commander said that if the recruits can surpass this result within two months, they¡¯ll be awarded third-class merit!¡± Wang Ye¡¯s eyes widened in surprise. His emotions at the moment could be described as a roller coaster ride. From thinking there was no hope, he now saw a glimmer of possibility. ¡°Really?¡± Wang Ye asked, hoping it was true. ¡°Of course it¡¯s true!¡± Wu Jianfeng confirmed. Seeing Wang Ye¡¯s expression, he momentarily set aside his frustration about the earlier incident with the chief of staff. ¡°You must work hard. If you¡¯re confident in the future, you can come directly to me, and I¡¯ll bring you here.¡± ¡°But don¡¯t get too complacent. Training three times a week is still a must.¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye replied with a smile, saluting. Then, he asked, ¡°Company Commander, can I run again later?¡± At this moment, Wang Ye was conflicted. Part of him wanted to push himself harder to achieve the third-class merit today. However, the difference between the current record and the record set by the fastest runner was not insignificant. Given the 12-second difference, achieving it today seemed quite challenging. With two skill points remaining, Wang Ye wondered if he could reach the required level by adding the 400-meter obstacle. He believed that even if he didn¡¯t achieve it immediately, he wouldn¡¯t be too far off from the target. In fact, he felt confident that he might surpass it in one attempt. However, his main concern now was that adding another ten seconds for the second attempt would be too suspicious. ¡°Sure, you can take some time to recover your strength now. Once all the classes are over, you can try again if you feel ready,¡± Wu Jianfeng suggested. A 400-meter run would only take a little over a minute, and since they were already running late for dinner that day, an extra minute wouldn¡¯t cause any issues. ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye responded gratefully. ¡°Alright, the rest of you watch them train now. 1¡¯11 be away for a while!¡± Wu Jianfeng said to Wang Ye and then left without explaining the reason for his earlier displeasure. He sought out the platoon leader and the other veterans. After a brief exchange, he rushed off to find reinforcements. Dealing with the shameless Chief of Staff was proving too challenging for Wu Jianfeng alone. Therefore, he had to find someone to assist him in handling the situation. ¡°Wu Jianfeng, that brat, ran away!¡± The regiment commander exclaimed on the rooftop of the regiment headquarters building as he held a pair of binoculars and smiled. He was not peeping but rather supervising the new recruits¡¯ training. As for the Chief of Staff¡¯s recent call, he had already smoothed things out, so he had no intention of speaking with him at the moment. Using the binoculars to cover his eyes, he playfully shut the Chief of Staff¡¯s metaphorical mouth. The regiment commander¡¯s feelings were a mix of happiness and helplessness. He was pleased that his team had produced such an outstanding soldier, Wang Ye. However, Wang Ye had inadvertently agreed too quickly to Wu Jianfeng¡¯s proposal earlier, causing this situation. Regardless, everything seemed to be in order now. But the Chief of Staff¡¯s attitude was still giving him a headache! ¡°Ready!¡± On the training ground, Ye Sanshi pulled Qin Li out of the pit and brought him to the sidelines. Meanwhile, the remaining five students from Class Five, who had not yet run, lined up at the starting line, preparing for their turn. Regardless of whether Wang Ye could achieve the third-class merit or not, or where the company commander was, they still needed to proceed with the training they were supposed to do. The 400-meter run had to be completed, and someone had to be last. Thankfully, the seasoned soldier had left, so they wouldn¡¯t be pointed at while running. They could focus solely on giving their best effort in the training.. Chapter 116 - Chapter 116: The Commander Ran Around! Chapter 116: The Commander Ran Around! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Commander, Commander!¡± Wu Jianfeng hurriedly ran all the way to the second battalion headquarters. He barged into the battalion commander¡¯s office, leaving the clerk, the communications officer, and even some officers in the headquarters astonished by his abrupt entrance. ¡°What, what, are you trying to ruin my place?¡± The battalion commander, a major of similar age to Wu Jianfeng, sat behind the desk and asked with a bemused smile. ¡°Hey, what are you up to? Commander, my boss, I¡¯m here to ask for your help in putting out the fire!¡± After saying that, Wu Jianfeng glanced at the curious onlookers outside and shooed them away, stating, ¡°Go away, I¡¯m discussing military secrets with the commander.¡± Once the curious individuals had dispersed, Wu Jianfeng turned his attention back to the commander. By now, the commander had already gotten up from his chair. He reached into a drawer, took out a cigarette from the box, and looked at Wu Jianfeng, saying, ¡°What¡¯s the rush? You¡¯re already an experienced company commander. The water is over there. Go and pour it yourself.¡± ¡°Sigh, how can I still be in the mood to drink water at this time!¡± ¡°Heh, you¡¯re not even in the mood to drink water? What¡¯s the matter?¡± The commander was intrigued, lighting the cigarette in his mouth and offering the cigarette box to Wu Jianfeng. ¡°I¡¯m not interested in smoking either.¡± ¡°I have one, thank you. It just so happens that I¡¯m upset. I¡¯ll take one,¡± Wu Jianfeng said, taking a cigarette from the box and lighting it. Then, he proceeded to tell the battalion commander everything about Wang Ye¡¯s situation. ¡°Damn it! It wasn¡¯t easy for the Second Battalion to produce such an excellent soldier. How could he be snatched away like this? I must talk to the regiment commander about this!¡± The Commander¡¯s calm and relaxed demeanor quickly vanished after hearing Wu Jianfeng¡¯s words. His face turned serious, and he became visibly agitated. The idea of such a valuable soldier being taken away was inconceivable and unacceptable. These were soldiers from his battalion, and they had been under his command since he joined the army. He took pride in training them, and the new recruits were also molded by him. The Chief of Staff might be powerful and his superior, but even his superior couldn¡¯t do something like this. It was a matter of principle, and as a battalion commander, protecting his soldiers was his duty. He immediately decided to take action, saying, ¡°No, Wu Jianfeng, I¡¯ll accompany you to the main committee. We need to get this issue resolved. You have my promise, and I won¡¯t go back on it!¡± The Commander then grabbed his hat and prepared to leave. However, Wu Jianfeng quickly interjected, ¡°No, the commander and I are trying to smooth things over. We should find the main committee first and let them judge. The commander has already promised me, and we can¡¯t break our word!¡± The Battalion Commander paused, holding his hat mid-air. He then turned back and agreed, ¡°Alright, then let¡¯s find the main committee first. I don¡¯t believe there¡¯s no room for reasoning!¡± With that, he hurriedly took Wu Jianfeng and left the office, heading towards the Iron Bones Hero Regiment¡¯s base area, which was quite expansive. In reality, the 400-meter obstacle course that Wang Ye and the others used wasn¡¯t from the second battalion. They only used it that day due to convenience and its proximity to the recruits¡¯ training area. After leaving the office, Wu Jianfeng and the battalion commander got into the company commander¡¯s car. Though the distance wasn¡¯t far, Wu Jianfeng had run all the way to the battalion headquarters. However, driving would undoubtedly be faster. The car started moving, and the battalion commander drove them straight to the regiment headquarters. On the roof of the regiment headquarters, the regiment commander and the chief of staff were still there, observing the situation, eager to see if Wang Ye would attempt the challenge again. ¡°Humph!¡± A cold snort sounded from the side. The regiment commander¡¯s attention shifted away from the binoculars, and he glanced toward the source. The chief of staff noticed the regiment commander¡¯s change in focus and quickly informed him, ¡°Wu Jianfeng went to get Lin hai!¡± The commander remained silent but returned his gaze to the binoculars. Indeed, a car was approaching from the camp road. Although the binoculars couldn¡¯t reveal the person inside the car, they could clearly see the vehicle. As the leader of the team, the regiment commander recognized whose car it was. Wu Jianfeng had just run over there, and now the second battalion commander¡¯s car was on its way. A mere coincidence? Absolutely not. It was evident that Wu Jianfeng had gone to gather reinforcements. ¡°Argh, what a headache!¡± The regiment commander lamented to himself. He regretted why he had agreed so readily to the Chief of Staff¡¯s request. All he promised was a carton of milk, but now the Chief of Staff was adamant, and Wu Jianfeng was not someone to be taken lightly. He went straight to the second battalion commander. ¡°Hehe, it¡¯s a little chilly today, and the wind is blowing. 1 think I¡¯ll head back and have my wife make some ginger soup for me!¡± The regiment commander decided to leave, losing interest in watching Wang Ye run. Regardless of whether Wang Ye would run again or if he could surpass the veterans, the regiment commander had no desire to stick around any longer. If they stayed, the Second Battalion might come over again, leading to more trouble. The Chief of Staff had a valid point. In principle, if the recruits displayed exceptional performance, the regiment headquarters had the right to choose them first. Wu Jianfeng, as the company commander of the new recruits, had lower priority compared to the regimental headquarters. The only issue was that he had already agreed to the previous arrangement! Both sides had valid arguments, but he felt he was in the wrong for agreeing initially. Thus, he decided to leave for now as a show of respect. As for what would happen tomorrow if he ran today, he would deal with it later. Right now, he truly had a headache. ¡°Why did you call me down?¡± Wu Jianfeng and the second battalion commander were standing by the car downstairs. At that moment, the committee chairman walked out of the room, glanced at the two of them, and then asked Lin Hai, the second battalion commander, why they had called for him. Lin Hai explained that they had come to seek the committee¡¯s judgment on a matter. They hadn¡¯t entered the room earlier because they were afraid of encountering the regiment commander and the chief of staff first. They had planned to talk to the committee first and then bring the committee along to meet the higher-ups. However, they had no idea that as their car was about to arrive, another car had already driven away from the other side. ¡°Chairman, we¡¯re here to seek your judgment!¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s subordinate, Lin Hai, spoke directly. Wu Jianfeng didn¡¯t say anything, as it was Lin Hai¡¯s matter, and he was there as a support. The chairman was puzzled by the situation, not having been on the roof earlier and unaware of what had occurred. Lin Hai proceeded to explain everything to the chairman, recounting what Wu Jianfeng had told him. Upon hearing the story, the chairman sighed and rubbed his temples, feeling a headache coming on. ¡°Wu, he¡¯s just a soldier. He¡¯s part of our Iron Bones Hero Regiment. You¡­¡± The second battalion commander interrupted the chairman, passionately expressing his viewpoint, ¡°Director, how can you say that? This is our Second Battalion. It may not be a big deal to you, but it¡¯s extremely important to us. These are soldiers that my Second Battalion has taken under its wing and trained. More importantly, our regiment commander agreed to the arrangement!¡± The battalion commander realized that he would have to endure the situation for now. ¡°Sigh¡­ This is what happened!¡± The committee member sighed, feeling overwhelmed by the situation. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go. Once we go up, we¡¯ll talk to the commander about this,¡± the chairman said, determined to resolve the matter. Though he had a headache, the issue needed to be addressed. Therefore, he was ready to pass the responsibility upwards. If they wanted to solve the problem, they would have to deal with it directly with the higher-ups. He would be a witness, and as for how to handle the matter, he would leave it to the regiment commander to figure out. After all, it was the regiment commander who had agreed too quickly in the first place. Now that something like this had happened, he would have to deal with the consequences himself. The committee member was not willing to clean up the mess. Chapter 117 - Chapter 117: Five More Seconds! Chapter 117: Five More Seconds! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°What is it? Has the Commander left?¡± ¡°Yes, the commander just left.¡± The principal felt a little baffled. He had seen the regiment commander heading upstairs to supervise the soldiers¡¯ training, but then he quickly left. He glanced at Wu Jianfeng and Lin Hai, knowing that the regiment commander was intentionally avoiding them. The two of them were left stunned. The regiment commander ran away? What on earth¡­ ¡°We should go to the regiment commander¡¯s house!¡± Lin Hai said through clenched teeth. He couldn¡¯t let the regiment commander off the hook so easily. Since he had already agreed to their request, he shouldn¡¯t be playing games like this. ¡°Hehe, believe it or not, he won¡¯t be there even if you go to his house!¡± the chairman said with a wry smile. Upon hearing this, both Lin Hai and Wu Jianf eng¡¯s expressions turned sour. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go back for now. 1¡¯11 keep this matter in mind. We¡¯ll have a talk with the Commander when he comes tomorrow!¡± Lin Hai declared. He didn¡¯t want to confront the Chief of Staff directly. They were all acquainted, and he knew that the Chief of Staff was not someone who would back down easily. Once he had set his sights on something, he would not easily let it go. Lin Hai could only leave this matter to the Commander. After all, he was the one with the headache now, not Lin Hai. ¡°Alright then!¡± the chairman agreed, and they decided to deal with the issue tomorrow when the Commander was present. Despite their unwillingness, Wu Jianfeng and the Second Battalion Commander had no other choice. As the committee member had pointed out, if they went to the regiment commander¡¯s house now, it was highly likely that they wouldn¡¯t find him there. It was evident that the regiment commander was avoiding them. Acknowledging the reality, they returned to their car without visiting the Chief of Staff. They understood the Chief of Staff¡¯s character and his reasons. As a veteran officer in the Lu army, it was almost expected for him to have his eyes on outstanding soldiers. This was a tradition and a common practice among superiors. Fortunately, the Iron Bones Hero Regiment only had one new company this year consisting of recruits. If there were multiple companies, the division headquarters would handle the training, and then the selection process would be even more challenging. People like Wang Ye would undoubtedly be picked out by the division headquarters, leaving no room for contention. In the end, they had to accept the situation as it was and wait for the Commander to arrive tomorrow to address the matter properly. ¡°I will look for the regiment commander tomorrow. You should hurry up and train the soldiers. Just take care of the new recruits,¡± the battalion commander said to Wu Jianfeng in the car. ¡°Alright¡­ Um, Battalion Commander, my soldiers are your soldiers. You don¡¯t want to steal them from your direct subordinates, do you?¡± Wu Jianfeng looked at the battalion commander and whispered. Lin Hai rolled his eyes at the comment, ¡°My direct subordinates are in the artillery and heavy machine gun companies. I have no use for him there. It¡¯s the same as leaving him with you. Are you trying to accuse me of betrayal?¡± Wu Jianfeng quickly clarified, ¡°Of course not. I¡¯m a member of the 2nd Battalion while alive, and 1¡¯11 be a ghost of the 2nd Battalion in death!¡± ¡°Get lost!¡± Lin Hai retorted with a curse. With that settled, the battalion commander steered the car toward the 400-meter training ground. ¡°Let¡¯s go see this soldier!¡± he said. ¡°Good!¡± Wu Jianfeng agreed. As they drove to the training ground, cheers erupted from the recruits, signaling that all nine squads had completed their runs. Now, out of the five runways, only one remained occupied. After resting for nearly half an hour, Wang Ye¡¯s condition had almost recovered. Since the company commander hadn¡¯t returned, he decided not to wait any longer. He informed Ye Sanshi and the platoon leader that once the entire company finished running, he would take the initiative to run again. As Wang Ye ran on the obstacle course, the other soldiers from the recruit company cheered him on, with the fifth squad being the loudest. Wang Ye approached the ladder that marked the start of the obstacle course. Despite having skill points, he chose not to use them for the 400-meter obstacle this time. The regiment commander had given them two months, and there was no need for him to show an outstanding performance right away. He wanted to keep his abilities low-key for now. Besides, the experience points required to level up were minimal, so it wasn¡¯t worth spending points at the moment. He had already run once, so running again without adding points wouldn¡¯t grant him any new insights or skills. However, the first run served as valuable experience. Wang Ye used this knowledge along with the observations of the veterans and other recruits to run more calmly the second time. With a focused mindset, he approached the obstacle course once more. The main reason Wang Ye¡¯s second run was more successful was that he had gained confidence and experience from his first attempt. During his initial run, he encountered some obstacles for the first time and lacked confidence. As a result, he wasted time and physical strength in certain places. However, during his second run, Wang Ye was more self-assured and focused. He managed to navigate the obstacles more efficiently and avoided wasting unnecessary efforts. Wang Ye crawled and rolled through the pit again, disregarding his dirty clothes. He continued to execute each stance, maneuvering through the turning flag and sprinting the last 100 meters. As he crossed the finish line, all eyes, except for Zhang Ping¡¯an¡¯s, were on the platoon leader, waiting for the results. ¡°1 minute 39 seconds 33!¡± the platoon leader announced. The entire place erupted in astonishment. ¡°That¡¯s amazing!¡± ¡°He¡¯s so fast! If he increases his speed by another five seconds, the veterans would be eating his dust!¡± ¡°I had no idea Wang Ye was this good. Although he excels in our three-kilometer and 400-meter tests, he wasn¡¯t in the top spot, right?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t even want to talk about it. I¡¯m two minutes and forty seconds slower. That¡¯s a whole minute and a second too late!¡± At this moment, many of the recruits had mixed feelings, especially in the other classes. However, everyone from Class Five gathered around Wang Ye, expressing their admiration and excitement. ¡°Brother Wang, you¡¯re too awesome!¡± ¡°Damn, if those veterans ran a little slower, two more of them would have been scolded!¡± ¡°Haha, our Company Commander isn¡¯t here yet.¡± ¡°No, he¡¯s back. Look over there!¡± Zhang Ping¡¯an pointed out. Indeed, the company commander and the battalion commander had already arrived. They got out of the car and heard the platoon leader announcing the results. ¡°It¡¯s truly impressive! Running one minute and forty seconds on the second attempt, a time that most veterans can¡¯t achieve!¡± The battalion commander praised Wang Ye with a smile. ¡°It¡¯s all thanks to your encouragement, otherwise, I wouldn¡¯t have contested against the Chief of Staff at the regimental headquarters!¡± Wu Jianfeng replied proudly. ¡°It was worth it. If this result holds true, I¡¯ll head over to the regiment commander¡¯s office tomorrow. If he¡¯s still avoiding me, I¡¯ll stay there until he shows up. 1 won¡¯t let this soldier slip away!¡± The battalion commander spoke resolutely. Wu Jianfeng smiled and said, ¡°I believe you can do it, Battalion Commander.¡± Afterward, Wu Jianfeng felt much more relieved. Although the pressure didn¡¯t entirely disappear, it had shifted from him to the battalion commander.. Chapter 118 - Chapter 118: Wang Ye Is Dumbfounded Too Chapter 118: Wang Ye Is Dumbfounded Too Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Wang Ye!¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s booming voice echoed across the training ground. Unwilling to appear unprepared, Wu Jianfeng decided to call Wang Ye over for a conversation in the presence of the battalion commander. As the company commander and his second stood there, everyone became aware of the Battalion Commander¡¯s presence. Even if the new recruits were unfamiliar with him, the veterans recognized him immediately. ¡°Move it! The captain is summoning you. And that other one is our battalion commander. Go over there and show some respect!¡± Ye Sanshi lightly nudged Wang Ye while giving him further instructions. Taking a deep breath, Wang Ye nodded, trying to regain his composure. The 400-meter obstacle had drained his stamina, but the second run wasn¡¯t as daunting as the first. During the first run, he relied solely on his physical strength without employing any techniques. With all eyes on him, both veterans and recruits, Wang Ye jogged over to where Wu Jianfeng stood. ¡°Don¡¯t just stand there gawking! Fall in!¡± barked a platoon leader from behind. ¡°Why are you back so early today, Dad?¡± a little girl rushed to the door as the car pulled up in front of the regiment commander¡¯s house. ¡°Daddy wanted to come back and spend some time with you!¡± The commander squatted down, affectionately stroking his daughter¡¯s hair and then glanced at his wife standing in the doorway. ¡°Yanzi, you didn¡¯t open the milk that Wu Jianfeng sent, did you?¡± ¡°No, why? What¡¯s the matter?¡± The regiment commander¡¯s wife asked, puzzled by her husband¡¯s concern over a seemingly small issue. ¡°It¡¯s nothing¡­ If you haven¡¯t opened it, just leave it there!¡± The commander stood up, holding his daughter¡¯s hand, and headed towards the door. Looking at the milk box outside, he sighed, ¡°This box of milk has caused me quite a bit of trouble.¡± ¡°What happened?¡± The wife inquired, trying to understand the situation. ¡°Never mind,¡± he sighed again, addressing his wife. ¡°Don¡¯t ask any further. I¡¯ll go sit in the study. If anyone comes looking for me, just tell them I¡¯m not at home. It doesn¡¯t matter who it is.¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± His wife was taken aback, not quite comprehending the sudden change in his demeanor. But the regiment commander didn¡¯t feel like explaining. He didn¡¯t want to linger at the door either, as he feared someone might spot him. He simply wanted some time alone, away from Wu Jianfeng, Lin Hai, the Chief of Staff, and everyone else. All he craved was solitude for now. ¡°Go on, keep up the good work. I¡¯ll wait for you to break Huang Dayong¡¯s results!¡± The battalion commander encouraged Wang Ye before concluding their brief conversation. ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye responded with a salute before turning around and jogging back to join the other recruits who had already gathered. Wu Jianfeng nodded to the battalion commander, and both of them followed behind Wang Ye. Wang Ye knew better than to continue following the battalion commander, so he returned to his place in the lineup. ¡°Let¡¯s go¡­ Let¡¯s go back,¡± Wu Jianfeng said to the recruits without further reprimand, leading them back to their designated area. He had prepared a script for how he would scold the recruits after their 400-meter training, but now, after witnessing Wang Ye¡¯s impressive performance, he found himself unable to go through with it. His veteran company had just been humiliated, and he couldn¡¯t muster the mood or face to reprimand the new recruits. Moreover, he realized that reprimanding them now might not be effective as they might not be convinced after witnessing Wang Ye¡¯s abilities firsthand. The blow had not succeeded, and Wu Jianfeng understood that sometimes actions speak louder than words. Perhaps the best way to regain the recruits¡¯ respect and motivate them was to lead by example and push them to improve. And so, they returned to the camp, everyone deep in their thoughts and reflecting on the events of the day. By the time Wang Ye returned to the recruit company, it was already past mealtime. Despite being hungry, he had anticipated this and decided to eat later. After a quick meal, he headed straight to the classroom to catch up on the news. However, when he returned to the dormitory, planning to change his clothes stained with yellow mud, Ye Sanshi stopped him in his tracks. ¡°Hmm?¡± Wang Ye looked at Ye Sanshi, and the others in the dormitory shared a similar expression, their faces turning bitter. ¡°Class monitor, is it true? We still have to train tonight. We just finished the assessment,¡± Gu Yingnan said in a dry tone. Qin Li, who was beside Wang Ye, wanted to complain as well, but he restrained himself. After struggling through the 400-meter obstacle, he had cursed Ye Sanshi when he was pulled back from the pit. Now he didn¡¯t dare to utter a word, fearing another round of scolding. ¡°Haha¡­¡± Ye Sanshi replied with a fake smile, then glanced at the rest of the recruits. ¡°Do you really think this is the time to relax and study? The hard days have just begun. Be mentally prepared. If you want to become qualified soldiers, you must go through trials!¡± His words sent a shiver down everyone¡¯s spine, and they knew he wasn¡¯t kidding. Soon enough, his words were confirmed. Resting in the dormitory for less than ten minutes, the sound of a whistle echoed downstairs. ¡°Shh, shh!¡± ¡°Gather downstairs!¡± The captain¡¯s voice rang out, signaling the recruits to assemble once again. The recruits exchanged glances, understanding that their training was far from over, and more challenges lay ahead. With heavy hearts, they made their way downstairs to face whatever awaited them next. ¡°Do you all think you won today?¡± Downstairs, after the new recruits had assembled, Wu Jianfeng stood on the stairs at the entrance of the corridor, looking down at the recruits with his hands behind his back. ¡°The arrogant veterans left dejectedly in the end. They were defeated by the new recruits. Do you feel very glorious and proud?¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s questioning was met with silence, as no recruit dared to answer. While they were part of the winning team, they knew they hadn¡¯t beaten the veterans themselves¡ªit was Wang Ye who had accomplished that feat. As a result, the recruits in the front row didn¡¯t dare to turn around, but those in the second and third rows couldn¡¯t help but sneak glances at Wang Ye. ¡°Yes, Wang Ye is powerful and outstanding. As your company commander, I wholeheartedly admit this. In fact, I¡¯m not afraid to tell you that I went to the regiment commander today, argued with him, sought help from the chief of staff, and confronted our regiment¡¯s chief of staff, all for Wang Ye¡¯s sake!¡± These words shocked Wang Ye and all the recruits in the company. Even the veterans stood stiffly, their attention now fixed on Wu Jianfeng. ¡°Hehe, what are you looking at? Let me tell you, talents are highly valued in the army. But what about you? Do you all think you¡¯re as exceptional as Wang Ye? Do you believe you have the right to make me confront the regiment commander and the chief of staff on your behalf? Let me make it clear¡ªyou need to face reality. Wang Ye won, but that doesn¡¯t mean you didn¡¯t win as well. In this entire company, besides Wang Ye, only one person managed to run for two minutes, and only half of you exceeded two minutes and thirty seconds. Do you know what this means? Let me spell it out for you¡ªyou¡¯re not even qualified to raise pigs! Two minutes and thirty seconds. Even the ladies from our service center ran faster than you guys. Yet, you still have the audacity to smile. If I were you, I wouldn¡¯t be able to eat tonight.¡± ¡°You¡¯re awesome!¡± a soft voice came from behind Wang Ye. Though he didn¡¯t turn around, he knew it was his fellow countryman, Yan Zhiming. He didn¡¯t reply to him, and Wang Ye understood why he couldn¡¯t respond. In fact, even Wang Ye himself was stunned at this moment. He hadn¡¯t expected that his performance would have such significant repercussions, implicating the Chief of Staff, the regiment commander, and the committee. And he had even encountered a battalion commander he had met before. To be honest, at this moment, Wang Ye felt a mixture of pride and nervousness. Had he gone too far today? However, he quickly pushed aside these thoughts. Regretting his actions now wouldn¡¯t change anything. Besides, if given another chance, he would still make the same choice. He couldn¡¯t let a third-class merit slip away. He wasn¡¯t sadistic, so he didn¡¯t have the patience to endure hardships indefinitely. Moreover, in the past month, he had become accustomed to the pace of his improvement. Yet, he had also put on a bit of an act. When he thought about it, Wang Ye felt that no one could have known that he was pretending to be exhausted after running the first time. ¡°Platoon Leader Yi, take him away!¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s roar broke into Wang Ye¡¯s thoughts. A few minutes later, Wang Ye realized why Ye Sanshi had stopped him from changing his clothes. On the side of the training ground¡¯s track, a pile of truck tires had been set up for tonight¡¯s training. All the recruits were ordered to lie down, and each person had a truck tire attached to them by a rope. Once everything was ready, the second squad leader demonstrated crawling forward. ¡°Complete one round for me. The last ten will earn another round later!¡± Chapter 119 - Chapter 119: Extremely Good News Chapter 119: Extremely Good News Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Quick, climb faster¡­!¡± ¡°Get your butt down, crawl, crawl! Didn¡¯t you see how it was demonstrated just now? Who told you to crawl!¡± ¡°Quick, quick, quick! The last ten will be rewarded with an extra lap. The first ten to arrive will get a bowl of instant noodles!¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s voice echoed through the loudspeaker, provoking a mixture of annoyance and motivation among the recruits. ¡°I¡¯m telling you, tonight¡¯s training is going to be intense. With instant noodles as a reward, you¡¯ll be feeling extra happy tonight. So, rookies, give it your all!¡± It was a mix of coercion and bribery. The offer of a reward for the first and last ten to complete the task fueled the recruits¡¯ determination to push through the exercise. As Wang Ye crawled, he could feel the tires¡¯ weight and the friction on the muddy and partly wet track. It was exhausting and painful. The tire had only one outer casing without any steel rims or other internal components, yet it was still challenging to drag on the muddy ground. In dry conditions, he could manage with around 50% of his strength, but today, he had to exert 80% to 90% of his power. One lap, 4.00 meters. Wang Ye gritted his teeth and persevered, knowing that tonight¡¯s training might not be as straightforward as just one lap. He had a feeling that more challenges were yet to come. Nonetheless, he pushed himself, focusing on the task at hand. As Wang Ye continued to crawl, he felt the straps around his shoulders tighten, causing immense pain. His hands and feet were also numb and throbbing. This training was the most painful he had experienced since joining the army, surpassing even the standing and kneeling positions, as well as the 400-meter obstacle course. After only a few dozen meters, a recruit called out from the ground, unable to crawl any further. The soldier next to him, a squad leader, scowled and shouted, ¡°You coward! It¡¯s only a short distance, and you¡¯re already giving up? You can¡¯t crawl anymore? How do you have the energy to talk? Keep crawling!¡± The recruit pleaded, ¡°Class monitor, my hands are scraped, I¡­ I request to go to the infirmary!¡± His eyes were red, and he tried to roll up his sleeves to show his squad leader the injury. However, the class monitor ignored his request and sternly said, ¡°You¡¯re here to be a soldier, not a pampered young master. You want to go to the infirmary? Should I call a helicopter to fly you directly to the headquarters hospital and invite the country¡¯s top medical experts for a consultation?¡± At that moment, the other struggling recruits, who had been nursing resentment and might have even muttered curses under their breaths, couldn¡¯t help but grin in pain at the class monitor¡¯s sarcasm. The harsh training continued, pushing the recruits to their limits. The promise of rewards provided some motivation, but the physical strain was immense, and complaints filled the air. Wang Ye pressed on, refusing to give up despite the agony. He was determined to prove himself, not only to his comrades but to himself as well. Of course, with this smile, the crawling movements naturally slowed down and even stopped. And then¡­ ¡°What are you doing? Why are you stopping? Do you want to be rewarded with a lap? Get up, whoever dares to stop will be added to the circle later!¡± Immediately, the others became obedient, including Wang Ye. He gritted his teeth and quickly dragged Lun Tai along. Crawling 400 meters felt like an eternity. Even the top soldiers took no more than a minute to complete it. Wang Ye believed that he could probably run it in 50 seconds if he were doing it barehanded. However, the added challenge of dragging a tire on the ground increased the difficulty a hundredfold. ¡°Crawl! If I hear anyone stop and complain about their skin being broken, I¡¯ll give them a shot. I¡¯ll even fetch the needle used for injecting pigs from the kitchen and let them experience it!¡± yelled the class monitor from behind. The recruits who had considered going on strike gritted their teeth and continued. There was no other way. They couldn¡¯t escape this grueling exercise; they could only persist. Otherwise, they would face even harsher consequences later. The class monitor¡¯s threat of using the pig injection needle to punish them was beyond ridiculous. It was utterly absurd! ¡°Hiss ~ Brother Wang, be gentler¡­Be gentle!¡± In the dormitory, Qin Li sucked in a breath of cold air. At this moment, he was sitting beside Wang Ye on his iron bed. Wang Ye was helping him remove the bandage and apply medicine to his hand. The sound was from the pain caused by the treatment. It had been three days since that intense tire dragging night. Wu Jianfeng, their instructor, seemed to have gone crazy, and the entire recruit company was pushed to their limits. For the past three days, they endured relentless physical training. Running five kilometers in the morning, five kilometers in the afternoon, and another five kilometers after roll call became the norm. Three five-kilometer runs a day were nearly impossible to handle. During exercise time, they were subjected to various grueling activities, from crawling forward and doing deep squats to push-ups, sit-ups, and frog jumps. The once-hated formation now seemed like a blessing compared to the constant exhausting drills they were put through. After treating Qin Li¡¯s hands, Wang Ye attended to his feet, changing the bandages with care. Additionally, he helped Qin Li put ointment on his shoulders, which had developed sores due to the rigorous training. After completing Qin Li¡¯s treatment, it was now Wang Ye¡¯s turn to receive care. In fact, at this moment, it was not only Wang Ye and Qin Li. In the entire dormitory, except for Ye Sanshi, who was not present, everyone else was helping their comrades change their bandages. According to Ye Sanshi and the other squad leaders, this bandaging session was a compulsory subject for the recruits, falling under hygiene and first aid training. While this specific class hadn¡¯t been formally taught, the recruits found this an opportune time to practice their skills with external injuries. ¡°Hiss!¡± When it was Wang Ye¡¯s turn, he couldn¡¯t help but gasp as he removed the old bandage. The scab on the wound had stuck to the bandage, and peeling it off was naturally painful. Nevertheless, no one complained or spoke a word. Even Ye Sanshi¡¯s return from a meeting didn¡¯t disrupt the solemn atmosphere in the dormitory. Ye Sanshi walked in with a smile, but he was met with indifference from everyone. No one stood up or paid him much attention. It was an unspoken understanding among them that they would not get up while changing dressings, and Ye Sanshi had granted them special permission to do so. They were all trying to conserve their strength to endure the pain that would come later during training. Though it had only been three days, the relentless training had already made everyone adapt to a silent endurance. ¡°Haha, alright, don¡¯t look so bitter as if your wives ran away. I have good news for you!¡± Ye Sanshi¡¯s cheerful announcement was met with little reaction from the exhausted recruits. Everyone had grown accustomed to these so-called ¡°good news¡± from their squad leaders and company commanders, which often turned out to be additional challenges or tasks. For instance, in the morning, Wu Jianfeng had shared what he called good news ¨C new straps for the tires and their bodies. But, of course, that also meant more intense training using those straps. Similarly, the day before, during an afternoon training session, Wu Jianfeng promised them a reward. And what was that reward? A grueling five-kilometer run on a real mountain road. On top of that, the class leaders had also promised rewards such as 100 extra push-ups after each training session, adding to the already exhausting routine. The recruits were tired and frustrated, and many of them secretly wished to retort, ¡°Keep your good news to yourself! We¡¯ve had enough!¡± Chapter 120 - Chapter 120: Honest Battalion Commander Chapter 120: Honest Battalion Commander Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Sigh, humans, have you lost the most basic trust? Just look at you!¡± After spending a month with everyone, Ye Sanshi sometimes didn¡¯t feel the need to maintain a serious face all the time. Noticing everyone¡¯s expressions, he let out a sigh and said, ¡°Report!¡± Suddenly, Gu Yingnan raised his hand to speak, ¡°Oh, there¡¯s still true love in the world. Class monitor, I want to say, can we skip the usual formalities?¡± Ye Sanshi looked at him with a smile and replied, ¡°Sure, Comrade Gu Yingnan, go ahead.¡± However, Gu Yingnan¡¯s expression remained serious, ¡°Class monitor, 1 mean, why don¡¯t we listen to this good news?¡± ¡°Haha, no need to be so serious!¡± Ye Sanshi chuckled. Instantly, everyone in Class Five couldn¡¯t help but pout. Some even cursed Ye Sanshi in their hearts because they felt that his good news was likely not that good. ¡°Alright, alright. I¡¯m just teasing you guys after seeing how hard you¡¯ve been training these past few days. There really is good news this time!¡± Despite their skepticism, everyone¡¯s ears perked up, and they gazed at Ye Sanshi¡¯s face with anticipation, even pausing from changing their bandages. Though they had been deceived before, his emphasis on ¡°good news¡± reignited some hope within them. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll tell you the good news. You don¡¯t have to train this afternoon!¡± ¡°Really?¡± When Ye Sanshi made this announcement, everyone¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief and delight. They were all surprised, and a sense of disbelief filled the air. Even Wang Ye shared the same feelings. Though he enjoyed having fun, he had committed himself to the training as well. However, he couldn¡¯t simply throw away his life for experience points. Despite being a human, he could still feel pain, and the recent training had been utterly torturous. In reality, he experienced even more pain than the others. Changing dressings was a challenge; he had to remove his shirt, apply medicine, and carefully bandage his wounds. Being a rich second-generation heir, he was used to being pampered, and his skin was delicate and tender. Training like forming formations, running three kilometers, or doing push-ups didn¡¯t cause much trouble, as it didn¡¯t directly affect his skin. However, these past few days involved activities like crawling forward on his stomach and practicing military boxing, which took a toll on his sensitive skin. One particular training move involved using a technique that everyone had just learned, waiting for someone to approach in a specific position, and then using the person as a target to be thrown. Such training was especially harsh on his skin, which had been pampered like a prince¡¯s for his entire life. Meanwhile, in a different setting¡­ ¡°Commander!¡± The chief of staff entered the small canteen located in the nearby courtyard of the recruit company and spotted the regiment commander sitting inside. He respectfully removed his hat and greeted her. ¡°Hey, you¡¯re here. Sit down!¡± The regiment commander replied, offering a seat to the chief of staff. The regiment commander seemed a bit listless, and the chief of staff sat down without saying anything. The commander looked up at him and poured another cup of tea, then smiled unexpectedly. ¡°It must be annoying to chase people away!¡± The chief of staff looked over and smiled helplessly, scolding, ¡°Lin Hai is so stubborn.¡± ¡°Haha, that¡¯s true. We¡¯re well aware of his temperament,¡± the regiment commander replied with a smile, noticing the expression on the chief of staff¡¯s face. ¡°Forget it, let¡¯s not focus on Wang Ye anymore. It¡¯s been three days. I haven¡¯t been to the regimental headquarters during this time. I¡¯ve been wandering around the other battalions. They¡¯re starting to annoy me!¡± As the regiment commander spoke, he appeared somewhat helpless. Every day after breakfast, a battalion commander would come to the regimental headquarters to look for him. If he wasn¡¯t there, the commander would stand at the door and wait. When the chief of staff approached to ask, the commander wouldn¡¯t talk to the staff and instead started reporting his work. When the chief of staff asked him to report to him instead, he insisted on reporting directly to the regiment commander. If he was given a direct order to report to the staff, he would find some trivial matter to report instead. Even after being chased away, he might return in just an hour. The persistent battalion commander was quite a handful for the regiment commander. The Chief of Staff had already chased the persistent battalion commander out more than ten times in the past three days. As for the regiment commander, he didn¡¯t dare mention his whereabouts during this time, as he had been avoiding the regiment headquarters altogether. Instead, he had been conducting inspections in the other companies outside, essentially hiding from the persistent visitor. But this situation couldn¡¯t continue indefinitely, and that¡¯s why he had called the Chief of Staff over this afternoon¡ªto resolve the matter at hand. ¡°It¡¯s fine. The division will organize a battalion-level officer training in the middle of next month. Just hang in there a little longer. It¡¯ll be fine when the time comes. Besides, we¡¯ve handled the work in the group quite well. Consider it a distraction,¡± the Chief of Staff reassured him. The regiment commander was left speechless for a moment. He glanced at the Chief of Staff, then after some thought, he spoke again, ¡°Forget it. 1¡¯11 assign this soldier to Wu Jianfeng. They are all soldiers of our Hero Regiment anyway. Although you¡¯re the chief of staff and have a police detective company, you can¡¯t be too hard on them.¡± Both the regiment commander and the chief of staff looked at each other silently. A few seconds passed, and then the regiment commander lowered his head to sip his tea. ¡°Hehe, alright, I¡¯ll back down!¡± the chief of staff suddenly said with a smile. The regiment commander chuckled in response. ¡°But it¡¯s not just because it won¡¯t look good if this continues,¡± the chief of staff added seriously. ¡°A good soldier should be placed where they are most suitable,¡± the chief of staff said with a solemn tone, emphasizing the importance of assigning soldiers to the roles that suit their skills and abilities best. Indeed, the fourth company was competent, but it was evident that Wang Ye was better suited as a scout. The scout team was where he could truly showcase his abilities to the fullest. Moreover, it was a rule that the regiment department had priority in such assignments. The chief of staff playfully teased, ¡°But forget it for now, who asked you to be my Commander?¡± ¡°Haha, alright, alright. 1¡¯11 certainly consider this matter carefully in the future,¡± the regiment commander replied with a smile. ¡°Alright, Old Ma, serve the dishes!¡± he called out, signaling for the meal to begin. The atmosphere lightened up as the commander¡¯s mood improved significantly after resolving the matter. He had been quite annoyed for the past few days and even lost interest in playing with his beloved daughter due to the persistent issue. Now that it was settled, he could finally relax and enjoy his meal. ¡°It¡¯s New Year¡¯s Day. If Class President hadn¡¯t mentioned it, I would have forgotten about it!¡± Qin Li sighed in the dormitory of Class Five. Gu Yingnan smiled wryly, ¡°Who wouldn¡¯t? We¡¯ve all been pushed to our limits with the training. There¡¯s hardly any time to think about anything else!¡± In that moment, everyone in Class Five¡¯s dormitory seemed a bit dazed. Yes, it was New Year¡¯s Day. Tomorrow was the big day, which meant they didn¡¯t have to train this afternoon. Instead, they could spend the time doing thorough cleaning to welcome the new year. Naturally, this was excellent news. They were not only exempted from training this afternoon but also given a day off tomorrow. It meant a much-needed rest without the strenuous training. ¡°I¡¯ve never been this excited about New Year¡¯s Day before,¡± Liang Fan added with a sigh. The past few days had been incredibly challenging. Both the sports school and martial arts school students found it tough to endure. Now that they had a day and a half to catch their breath, everyone was overjoyed. ¡°I wish it were New Year¡¯s Eve already! New Year¡¯s Eve is just one day, so why can¡¯t we have seven days of celebration for it?¡± someone joked. ¡°Haha, that¡¯s wishful thinking. But the New Year is just around the corner. We¡¯ve waited for almost a month; we can hold on a bit longer!¡± Gu Yingnan replied, trying to uplift their spirits. ¡°I really wish it were the day after tomorrow!¡± Qin Li sighed, expressing what everyone secretly wished for. However, that was impossible, and they knew it. Still, the prospect of the upcoming holiday brought some much-needed relief and excitement amidst their rigorous training routine. That afternoon, the entire recruit company worked diligently to clean up every nook and cranny. Around four o¡¯clock, everyone was assembled and led to the canteen, and yes, the instructor brought the little yellow basin along. As they gathered, the instructor instructed them to pick up the basin, though he didn¡¯t explicitly state its purpose. However, most had a pretty good idea. The instructor mentioned that he was going to assist in the kitchen. They were going to have a special meal tonight, and they would be making dumplings later. At this point, Wang Ye wasn¡¯t feeling too enthusiastic about celebrating New Year¡¯s Day anymore. He couldn¡¯t believe it, the little yellow basin. Though Class Five hadn¡¯t used it for cleaning feces during the past month, it had served various other purposes, such as washing feet, faces, clothes, and packing dirty laundry! The trainees were probably more than familiar with its usage, and they couldn¡¯t help but feel a mix of annoyance and resignation towards it. Nevertheless, they carried on with the tasks ahead, hoping to get through the evening and finally get a well-deserved break. Chapter 121 - Chapter 121: The New Recruit Companys New Years Day Chapter 121: The New Recruit Company¡¯s New Years Day Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Go away, go away. Don¡¯t distract me from my performance. Let me tell you, when this year is over, and you all become veterans, it¡¯ll be your turn to teach the new recruits!¡± Ye Sanshi jokingly called out to the others as he kneaded dough in his little yellow basin. Despite the blemishes and marks on the basin, one couldn¡¯t deny that Ye Sanshi¡¯s kneading technique showcased his expertise as a second-phase veteran. His skill was evident, and it was hard to believe that he was originally from the south and wasn¡¯t accustomed to eating noodles in Xi Guang. While Ye Sanshi excelled at kneading the dough, other classes had some advantages too. For instance, Class Five had a talented chef among its ranks. The chef skillfully rolled out the dumpling skin and called Zhang Ping¡¯an over. Impressed by the dumpling skin¡¯s roundness, flatness, and uniform size and thickness, Qin Li couldn¡¯t help but compliment Zhang Ping¡¯an. Zhang Ping¡¯an beamed with happiness and said, ¡°Hehe, when we were learning, this was just the basics!¡± As the others watched, Zhang Ping¡¯an diligently prepared the dumpling skin, even attracting interest from students in other classes who came over to learn from him. Finally, the cook arrived with a small cart carrying pots filled with various dumpling fillings, announcing that the dumpling-making process was about to begin. Ye Sanshi gestured for them to proceed, saying, ¡°Go ahead, bring a few pots and put whatever filling you want in them. When you come back, you can use them to wrap your own dumplings.¡± With different tastes among the recruits, having just one type of filling wasn¡¯t practical. The kitchen had prepared seven or eight different fillings, and now they went to each class, allowing the recruits to pick out the fillings they wanted to use for their dumplings. Amidst the laughter and chatter, the recruits started making their dumplings. Some teasing and bantering ensued as they shaped the dumplings. ¡°Haha, look at what you¡¯re pinching. Is this a dumpling? It looks more like a pie!¡± ¡°Tsk, you act like you¡¯re so skilled, but your dumpling-making skills are giving you away.¡± Making dumplings together was undoubtedly a joyful moment. Although 70% to 80% of the recruits had never made dumplings before, it didn¡¯t dampen their spirits. The veterans would share their knowledge, and those recruits who knew how to make dumplings would also pass on their experience. If someone struggled, they would help them out, even if it resulted in some less-than-perfect-looking dumplings. The focus was on having fun and enjoying the process of creating their own dumplings. In the canteen, as the recruits happily wrapped dumplings, Wu Jianfeng and the instructor stood at the camp¡¯s gate. The chief of staff approached with a soldier, and Wu Jianfeng greeted him with a smile, ¡°Hehe, how could I not welcome the Chief of Staff to come and inspect the recruits¡¯ work!¡± Though he smiled, Wu Jianfeng knew it was just a facade. He didn¡¯t believe his own words, and he was sure the chief of staff didn¡¯t either. ¡°Haha, you brat. Alright, stop pretending. I¡¯ll assign Wang Ye to you. Lin Hai has also agreed. Don¡¯t worry, 1 won¡¯t take him away from you!¡± the chief of staff replied. ¡°Really?¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s joy was genuine this time, and it showed on his face. ¡°Do you think I¡¯m as indecisive as you, kid?¡± the chief of staff teased with a straight face. ¡°If I say it, I mean it. I¡¯m not going back on my word.¡± ¡°Heh heh heh, of course not, Chief of Staff. How could I doubt you? You are the chief 1 admire the most. You wouldn¡¯t break your promise,¡± Wu Jianfeng flattered, trying to charm the chief of staff with his praise. Wang Ye was relieved and happy that he had been spared from the little yellow basin. He didn¡¯t mind throwing in a few words of flattery, or maybe he did it on purpose. ¡°Alright, enough with the flattery,¡± the chief of staff interjected with a smile, clearly aware of Wang Ye¡¯s tactics. Without further ado, the chief of staff took the lead and walked forward. ¡°It¡¯s still early. Let¡¯s go to your office and have a seat. You can report on the progress of the new recruits.¡± Wu Jianfeng and the instructor exchanged glances and followed closely behind as they all headed to the chief of staff¡¯s office for a discussion on the recruits¡¯ development and training. Around 5:50, the enticing aroma of food wafted from the kitchen, filling the canteen. Most of the recruits were already seated, and some were getting ready to serve the food, drinks, and dumplings. At that moment, Kang Hua and Wu Jianfeng arrived at the canteen¡¯s entrance. They had never seen the middle-aged man before, but his military rank of 22 cents commanded respect. Instantly, all the recruits and veterans in the canteen stood up in unison. ¡°The Chief of Staff is here to inspect the work today. Everyone, give him a round of applause!¡± ¡°Pa! Pa! Pa!¡± Applause echoed throughout the canteen. Wang Ye clapped as well but couldn¡¯t help but size up the man in surprise. ¡°Is this the chief of staff who wanted to assign me elsewhere and then changed his mind?¡± Wang Ye wondered, observing the man carefully. At that moment, the chief of staff happened to look around the canteen. When his eyes met Wang Ye¡¯s, he smiled and nodded slightly. He already knew who Wang Ye was, having checked his information in the past few days, and there were photos of him as well. Therefore, recognizing him wasn¡¯t an issue. Wu Jianfeng noticed the interaction and felt a bit nervous. However, he remembered what the chief of staff had said earlier, which helped to ease his anxiety. ¡°Alright, don¡¯t pay attention to your captain¡¯s nonsense. I¡¯m not here to inspect the work today. It¡¯s a holiday, so I¡¯m here to see everyone and have a meal with you. Don¡¯t treat me as the chief of staff. Treat me as an elder,¡± the chief of staff announced with a smile. After sharing that he was almost forty and could be considered an eider to many of them, the chief of staff¡¯s words elicited laughter from the recruits. In the present day, parents often married at a young age, and it was common for them to have children in their late teens or early twenties. Some might even get married and have children in their early twenties or later. Therefore, the chief of staff¡¯s statement resonated with the recruits, and many of them acknowledged that their fathers could indeed be his age. The chief of staff¡¯s friendly and easygoing demeanor impressed everyone, instantly elevating their opinion of him. Unlike some high-ranking officials who exuded an air of authority, the chief of staff appeared approachable and relatable. ¡°Alright, alright, sit down¡­ Company Commander Wu, let¡¯s sit together. Today, I¡¯m here to taste the craftsmanship of the new recruits and enjoy some dumplings,¡± the chief of staff said with a smile, putting everyone at ease. They all sat down and began serving the dishes and dumplings. The atmosphere was relaxed, and the chief of staff¡¯s presence added a touch of curiosity and surprise. It was unexpected to see the army¡¯s leader being so amicable and easy to talk to. As they continued with the meal, the clock struck 6:10 pm, and the recruits enjoyed their New Year¡¯s Day celebration together. Because the Chief of Staff was present, despite his easy-going nature, everyone sat upright and ate quietly, showing respect for his position. The Chief of Staff noticed the change in atmosphere and decided to leave after eating for a few minutes. He expressed his gratitude for the dumplings and explained that he wanted to find other ¡°old guys¡± to gather together and enjoy the festive atmosphere. Before departing, he encouraged the young recruits to be more active. Throughout the interaction, the Chief of Staff didn¡¯t have any direct communication with Wang Ye. However, Wang Ye didn¡¯t dwell on it, as he had already made a promise to the company commander and was content that his performance had caught the attention of the higher-ups. Ultimately, he was happy to be valued, regardless of whether he stayed in the Fourth Company or was taken away by the Chief of Staff. The recruits thoroughly enjoyed the night, with no training and the opportunity to make dumplings and have fun. The dinner was more lavish than usual, with additional treats like Coke, milk, fruit plates, and melon seeds provided for each class. After finishing their meal, they cleared the tables and chairs, creating an open space in the middle of the canteen. As the cultural evening party began, the company commander expressed his willingness to perform on stage, encouraging everyone else to do the same. Ye Sanshi, however, whispered to everyone in Class Five, ¡°Our class has to perform at least two acts. Let¡¯s quickly discuss and decide on the performances. Wang Ye, as the deputy class monitor, you should organize it. Our turn comes right after our first performance!¡± It became apparent that this cultural evening was well-planned in advance. The veteran squad leaders were aware of the event beforehand and had prepared their performances accordingly. For example, after Wu Jianfeng¡¯s speech, the veterans took the stage together and, led by him, sang ¡°Ode to the Motherland.¡± Then, for their second act, the second class monitor played a song of the People¡¯s Liberation Army on the guitar, which had been prearranged. The seamless flow of performances, including the presence of a guitar that was already prepared in the kitchen, made it clear that this evening had been thoughtfully organized. However, the recruits couldn¡¯t dwell on this. It was now their turn for the third performance, and they had to come up with something on the spot. The veteran squad leaders called upon them to sing ¡°Unity is Strength,¡± a song that required no prior preparation. Chapter 122 - Chapter 122: A Song Ruined the Celebrations Chapter 122: A Song Ruined the Celebrations Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Greetings, comrades, squad leaders, and commanders. I¡¯m Cai Xu from Class One, and I¡¯m excited to present you with a song called ¡®Green Flower in the Army.¡±¡® It wasn¡¯t that everyone didn¡¯t want to attend the individual talent show; in fact, it was quite the opposite. In the recruit company, it was essential not to be overly timid or humble. Showing off one¡¯s abilities was encouraged and celebrated. Take Wang Ye, for instance. He became the vice squad leader due to his outstanding performance in the 400-meter obstacle. His talent caught the attention of the company commander and even the chief of staff. He fearlessly stood up for justice and sought recognition from the chief committee. It¡¯s only natural that everyone envied such treatment. Even if some individuals didn¡¯t join the army voluntarily, it didn¡¯t mean they didn¡¯t want to be recognized and appreciated. This talent show was an opportunity for them to showcase their personal value. When Wu Jianfeng asked for volunteers, everyone in the class immediately raised their hands. While not every class might have someone with a talent for performing, at this moment, everyone had to participate. The company commander may have said it was voluntary, but the squad leader¡¯s unspoken expectation made it necessary. Besides, they couldn¡¯t forget what happened the first time he commented on the news. They knew they had to be more proactive; otherwise, they might face punishment from the class monitor later. So, even if they weren¡¯t fully prepared for the show, they raised their hands eagerly. Perhaps some of them would go up and sing the song Unity is Strength with all their heart and soul. Of course, in this case, there were people who raised their hands to give the highest level of performance among the five classes. One such recruit was Gu Yingnan. He had expressed his passion for singing and dancing when he joined the army, and now was his chance to showcase his talent. Wang Ye, recognizing his interest and ability, assigned him to be the first representative for Class Five. However, before Gu Yingnan could take the stage, Wu Jianfeng, the captain, decided to let Class One go first since everyone in their class had raised their hands. As the recruits enthusiastically announced their performances, Wu Jianfeng¡¯s smile suddenly froze, and even Kang Hua, another recruit, looked concerned and quickly turned his head. The platoon leader seemed ready to intervene, but the captain signaled him not to, not wanting to ruin the cultural evening. Caqi Xu began singing, and his voice and singing skills were surprisingly good. The recruits listened with smiles at first, but as the song continued, the atmosphere shifted. The lyrics were unexpected, and for many of the recruits, it seemed to strike a chord. ¡°The cold wind blew the fallen leaves¡­The military camp was a green field¡­ My dear comrade, don¡¯t miss home, don¡¯t miss Mommy¡­¡± The song went on, and it was evident that this military song wasn¡¯t something they were used to hearing. The once-smiling faces turned serious, and some even covered their mouths in surprise or emotion. It was clear that this song had a deeper impact on the recruits than anyone anticipated. The recruit singing in the middle of the canteen could clearly see everyone¡¯s reaction, but he didn¡¯t let it deter him. Instead, he closed his eyes and sang even more passionately, believing that if his song could elicit such emotions from everyone, it meant he was singing well. He started to imagine winning the first prize in tonight¡¯s individual talent show, envisioning how it would change his status among his peers. He fantasized about gaining the class monitor¡¯s approval and even being promoted to the vice class monitor position. However, he was unaware of the expression on the platoon leader¡¯s face, who stood behind him. Then, suddenly, a sobbing sound broke the atmosphere, coming from a nearby table, close to Class Five. The emotion in the room started to intensify as more people broke down in tears one after another. The recruit continued singing, not realizing the impact he was having on those around him. With each tear shed, he became even more impassioned, pouring his heart and soul into the performance. In his mind, he felt like he was standing on the grand stage of the Spring Festival Gala, ready to make his debut. But then, amidst the emotions and tears, a loud roar pierced through the room. ¡°Stop, don¡¯t sing that song!¡± The outburst left everyone in the canteen startled and bewildered, wondering why someone would stop such an emotional and moving performance. The recruit singing froze mid-song, opening his eyes to see who dared to interrupt him. The platoon leader¡¯s face remained gloomy as he strode forward and confronted the recruit who had been singing. Holding back his anger, he sternly shouted, ¡°What the hell are you singing for? Get down!¡± The recruit felt confused and helpless as he saw the platoon leader¡¯s expression. He couldn¡¯t understand why his performance was interrupted. He thought to himself, ¡°1 was singing so well, why is he stopping me? And what¡¯s wrong with my singing? The others seemed to enjoy it!¡± Before the recruit could express his thoughts, the platoon leader pushed and pulled him towards the table of Class One, away from the center of attention. Wu Jianfeng, the captain, was also affected by the emotional atmosphere. He lowered his head, seemingly touching his eyes, and then spoke in a slightly hoarse and low voice, ¡°Alright, this is a little too sad. Today is a festival, so we have to be happy. Let¡¯s not sing such melancholic songs anymore. Next up, let¡¯s do something cheerful.¡± He tried to force a smile and added, ¡°Of course, this time, we won¡¯t choose such emotional songs.¡± Despite the announcement, no one responded immediately. Many of the recruits in the audience were still covering their faces, tears streaming down their cheeks. Some even embraced their comrades, seeking comfort in each other¡¯s arms. The impact of the emotional song lingered even after it had stopped. The recruits¡¯ longing for their mothers and hometowns, stirred up by the performance, wasn¡¯t easy to suppress. Wu Jianfeng¡¯s expression turned even more somber. The situation had become more serious than he had initially imagined. The emotional outpouring from the recruits showed just how deeply these songs touched their hearts and reminded them of their loved ones back home. He realized that they needed a careful approach to maintain the positive spirit of the event. Wu Jianfeng felt a sense of regret for not intervening earlier to stop the emotional performance. He realized that the recruits were not in the right mood for a party anymore. ¡°Alright, it seems like everyone isn¡¯t in the mood now,¡± he said with a heavy tone. ¡°Let¡¯s cancel the party for today. Instead, let the class leaders write a letter to everyone. Even though the previous letter hasn¡¯t come back yet, it won¡¯t hurt to send another one.¡± Seeing the solemn expressions on the recruits¡¯ faces, Wu Jianfeng knew that pushing forward with the party would only dampen the spirits further, so he decided to end it right away. As they left the field, many recruits from different squads supported each other, visibly affected by the emotional performance. Wang Ye was also there, supporting a fellow recruit who seemed to be feeling homesick. Although Wang Ye missed home a little, he didn¡¯t cry. He had experienced separation from home before his rebirth when he was a member of society, and he had grown accustomed to it. The evening took an unexpected turn, leaving the recruits and the captain feeling a mix of emotions. It was a reminder of the challenges and emotions they all faced during their time in the army, highlighting the importance of camaraderie and support among them. ¡°We are soldiers now, and all of you are already eighteen years old. You are no longer children. It might be challenging to adjust to this new environment, but as men, whether you join the army, go to university, or work outside, you can¡¯t stay by your mother¡¯s side all the time,¡± Ye Sanshi spoke with a serious expression in the dormitory. He continued, ¡°Regarding the song from before¡­ Well, forget about it. 1 just want to emphasize that you are adults now, and you need to be strong and resilient.¡± After conveying this message, Ye Sanshi¡¯s tone softened a bit. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s all write a letter home now.¡± One of the recruits, with teary eyes, asked, ¡°Class monitor, have you received any letters from home?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know yet,¡± Ye Sanshi replied. ¡°We use the post office for mailing, and it can take some time, especially since our location is a bit remote. Some letters might not have arrived yet, but don¡¯t worry, they will eventually.¡± Ye Sanshi was trying to comfort everyone, and he was being honest, to an extent. However, he concealed one thing: the process of sending letters from the army was more complex, and the letters they had written last time might not have even been sent yet.. Chapter 123 - Chapter 123: The First and the Third Chapter 123: The First and the Third Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Who asked you to sing this song?¡± the first squad leader asked, his tone stern. On the rooftop, after the various squads returned to their dormitories, the first squad leader gathered the recruits who were still red-eyed after work to offer some comfort. However, he had a serious expression when he singled out Cai Xu. Cai Xu felt utterly lost at this moment. He couldn¡¯t understand why this was happening. What did he do wrong? ¡°I just sang a song?¡± he thought to himself, bewildered. ¡°Why did it ruin the party? 1 thought 1 did well, and everyone seemed moved by it. Weren¡¯t they praising me?¡± He couldn¡¯t fathom why the situation had escalated so much. Stammering, he tried to explain, ¡°Class¡­ Class monitor¡­ I¡­ I just thought that everyone would¡­ like it! 1 never meant to cause any harm.¡± His scalp tingled with anxiety as the class monitor¡¯s dark expression and the tense atmosphere of the night made him panic even though he knew he hadn¡¯t done anything intentionally wrong. ¡°Like your head!¡± one of the platoon leaders couldn¡¯t hold back and hit him on the head. Cai Xu winced, feeling even more aggrieved. He didn¡¯t understand why they were reacting this way. Another platoon leader spoke with frustration, ¡°You know what? Because of your song, none of us will be able to sleep tonight. It made everyone think about home or their girlfriends, and now we¡¯re all emotional wrecks.¡± The other squad leaders, as well as the company commander and instructor, seemed to share the same sentiment. In an attempt to defuse the situation, Cai Xu said, ¡°I didn¡¯t think it was a big deal. It¡¯s normal for us to miss our loved ones. Even when I¡¯m not singing, I miss my girlfriend too.¡± However, his explanation seemed to fall on deaf ears, and the tense atmosphere persisted. After the tense encounter with the first platoon leader, Cai Xu was still feeling bewildered and upset as he followed the orders to stand guard outside the dormitory room. He couldn¡¯t understand why his singing, which he believed was good, had resulted in such a negative reaction from his superiors. As he stood by the door, he couldn¡¯t help but think, ¡°Did I not sing well? Why didn¡¯t I receive any praise or recognition? Instead, 1 became the subject of anger and frustration. It¡¯s all so unfair.¡± But there was no one to offer any explanation or enlightenment. The recruits were in a bad mood, and his squad leader was even angrier. The company commander and instructor downstairs could only watch helplessly at the situation. The company commander made arrangements for increased security measures, posting sentries at various locations to ensure the recruits¡¯ safety, as emotions were running high due to Cai Xu¡¯s song. The instructor agreed with the decision, acknowledging that they needed to address the situation delicately. He sighed and said, ¡°Starting tomorrow, we¡¯ll have to modify the training plan. We need to allocate at least two hours each day for ideology education classes.¡± Wu Jianfeng, who had previously admired Cai Xu¡¯s talent, now smiled bitterly, acknowledging that the song itself might be good, but it was not suitable for the army or for the emotional well-being of the recruits. As the night continued, the repercussions of Cai Xu¡¯s song were felt throughout the unit, and it became clear that some adjustments needed to be made to prevent such incidents in the future. The events of the night would serve as a lesson for everyone, emphasizing the importance of appropriateness and context in various situations. ¡°In the vast sea of people¡­ Which one am I¡­¡± The song reverberated through the camp area, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of the recruits. It was a powerful anthem filled with a sense of responsibility and mission. The instructor, along with Wu Jianfeng, had chosen this song in the hopes of washing away the negative emotions and influences caused by the challenges they faced during their military training. As the song played on loop, the recruits were engrossed in writing letters to their families in the dormitory. The melody seemed to ignite a spark of determination in each of them. However, it was hard to tell whether the intended effect was achieved, and both the instructor and Wu Jianfeng were restless, unable to sleep that night. The class leaders had also become more vigilant, making it difficult for anyone to leave the dormitory alone. Wang Ye, engrossed in writing his own letter, was interrupted when Wu Jianfeng called him out. ¡°Wang Ye, come out for a moment,¡± Wu Jianfeng said. Startled, Wang Ye quickly replied, ¡°Oh, okay!¡± Leaving behind his unfinished letter, he followed Wu Jianfeng downstairs to the office. It was Wang Ye¡¯s first time in this place. Stepping into Wu Jianfeng¡¯s office, Wang Ye was surprised to find that it was actually a spacious suite. Outside the office, there was a door leading to another room where Wu Jianfeng slept. Upon entering the office, Wu Jianfeng took out a cigarette and lit it. He noticed that Wang Ye didn¡¯t smoke and playfully repeated, ¡°You don¡¯t smoke, you don¡¯t smoke¡­¡± Wang Ye smiled and explained, ¡°I know. I¡¯m not addicted, 1 just smoke occasionally.¡± Wu Jianfeng then asked, ¡°Do you miss home?¡± Wang Ye hesitated for a moment before answering, ¡°It¡¯s alright. Actually, my parents are often busy with their business, so they don¡¯t spend much time with me when I¡¯m home.¡± This response was true to his family¡¯s situation in this life. Wu Jianfeng paused for a moment and tossed the cigarette case to Wang Ye. ¡°If you¡¯re bored, light one yourself!¡± Wang Ye declined, saying, ¡°No, thanks. I take my physical fitness seriously. But if you don¡¯t mind, I¡¯ll give these cigarettes to my squad leader and tell him you gave them to him!¡± Wu Jianfeng looked at Wang Ye speechlessly and then walked over. He took the cigarette box from Wang Ye and said, ¡°What are you thinking? If you want to buy cigarettes, go buy them yourself.¡± He wasn¡¯t angry, but the serious conversation seemed to be over. After putting the cigarette case back in his pocket, Wu Jianfeng went back to his office. To Wang Ye¡¯s surprise, he then took out a box and said, ¡°Here you go. The medal for your bravery has been awarded. The Chief of Staff brought it today.¡± ¡°I¡¯m giving it to you now¡­ It¡¯s a third-class merit.¡± Wang Ye listened as Wu Jianfeng explained, and he saw the medal inside the box. Well of course, there was even a certificate that directly stated third-class merit. He wasn¡¯t blind. Rubbing his hands, Wang Ye took it with a nervous expression. ¡°Do you like it? Don¡¯t forget that there¡¯s another one waiting for you.¡± ¡°Hehe, Company Commander, do you think we¡¯ll have one this year?¡± Opening the box and looking at the military merit medal inside, Wang Ye raised his head and asked greedily. ¡°Also, if I get the training role model, will the recruits get all the best in the assessment?¡± Immediately, he was hit on the head. ¡°Why are you thinking so much? Let¡¯s deal with the 400-meter race first!¡± ¡°Yes, 1 guarantee to complete the mission!¡± Wang Ye stood at attention and saluted. Of course, he had to complete it, but he had to control his speed. In fact, Wang Ye already had a plan. He would run another nine times, and when he had upgraded the 400-meter obstacle to level 2 by himself, he would directly obtain this third-class merit. ¡°Alright, go up. Oh, right, I¡¯m off tomorrow. I¡¯ll give you a little break tonight!¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Wang Ye looked at Wu Jianfeng in confusion, not knowing what he meant. ¡°Haha, go up first. You¡¯ll know later tonight!¡± Wu Jianfeng kept him in suspense. Although Wang Ye was puzzled, he didn¡¯t think too much about it. He took the medal box and certificate and went upstairs. Chapter 124 - Chapter 124: Pulled Together to Keep Vigil Chapter 124: Pulled Together to Keep Vigil Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Damn, third-class merit, you really got it!¡± ¡°Let me see, let me see!¡± ¡°I¡¯m so envious. I wonder if I¡¯ll have the chance to get one in my life!¡± In the dormitory, because of the third-class merit that Wang Ye had brought back, the recruits who were originally immersed in the song ¡°Green Flower in the Army¡± were instantly awakened. He didn¡¯t know if they could completely get rid of the aftereffects of Green Flower¡¯s song, but at least everyone was now active. Other than Deng Hai, who didn¡¯t fit in, everyone else gathered around. Even Ye Sanshi looked at the military medal and certificate for a while. This was an honor, and it was something that every soldier wanted, including Ye Sanshi. ¡°Keep up the good work, Wang Ye. Now that you¡¯ve obtained the third-class merit, you¡¯re really missing one more. If you really win the 400-meter obstacle and get that third-class merit, then you would really have passed the threshold of the military academy and be not far from becoming a real officer!¡± Ye Sanshi patted Wang Ye¡¯s shoulder and encouraged him. ¡°Yes, class monitor, I will work hard!¡± Wang Ye couldn¡¯t help but be excited when he heard what he said. There was still a difference between being a soldier and an officer. In this life, he wanted to make a name for himself in the army, so he naturally couldn¡¯t stay in the army forever. After all, no matter how good a soldier was, he was still a soldier. As for becoming an officer, that was the path to becoming a general. At 930, the evening roll call was held as usual. Actually, there was no such event tonight. In fact, according to the plan, Wu Jianfeng would arrange for everyone to watch a movie after tonight¡¯s preparation party. Then, they would wait until midnight for the entire recruit team to go and rest for the new year. However, this follow-up of the series of plans had been completely destroyed by a green flower in the army. ¡°I know that everyone misses home very much. It¡¯s understandable. Many comrades may have never left home before, not even their parents, but you have to remember¡­¡± Tonight¡¯s roll call was late, and there wasn¡¯t a requirement to run five kilometers. Wu Jianfeng gave a simple speech and asked everyone to return to the dormitory. After that, the instructor came to each dormitory to visit everyone for a while, reminding everyone to sleep well at night and not to think too much. However, the motherland song that had been circulating in the camp tonight would not be forgotten that easily. In the dead of the night, the recruits lay alone on the narrow iron bed, thinking about the comfort of their beds back home. Under the situation where their thoughts were flying around, their minds inevitably slipped back to the green flower in the army. Of course, this situation had nothing to do with Wang Ye. Before the lights went out, the company commander came to call Wang Ye again. Then, Wang Ye took two stools and followed him to the back of the dormitory building. He wondered where he got the wood. A fire was lit behind the dormitory building. Wang Ye and the two of them sat there, enjoying the northwest wind and warming themselves by the fire. Then, they sat down and chatted. He was speechless. Actually, Wang Ye wanted to sleep. The recruits had only slept for a short time every day, but they simply did not get enough sleep. But he came here to accompany him on the night watch. Yes, Wu Jianfeng confessed. He said that he was afraid that someone would try to escape through the window tonight, so he had to keep watch. However, he was also afraid that he might doze off, so he thought of calling Wang Ye to chat with him to pass the time. At that time, Wang Ye was cursing in his heart. Fortunately, it was not without benefits. At least there were a few potatoes and sweet potatoes beside him, as well as a bottle of coke and a bag of melon seeds that Wu Jianfeng had managed to get from the kitchen. They could eat melon seeds, roast sweet potatoes, and potatoes while chatting. ¡°Today, your matter has been settled. For your sake, our Battalion Commander has been going to the Regiment Headquarters three or four times a day for three consecutive days,¡± Wu Jianfeng said with a smile. ¡°Because of you, our regiment commander didn¡¯t dare to come to the regiment headquarters to work for three days!¡± As they chatted, they naturally didn¡¯t maintain their usual seriousness. Wu Jianfeng also shared some amusing stories about Wang Ye. Wang Ye was immediately stunned. ¡°This¡­¡± He was really taken aback. He had thought about how the Chief of Staff had taken a fancy to him, and how the Company Commander had no way of asking the Battalion Commander for help, and how he had somehow dragged the Chief of Staff to the Regiment Commander. However, he did not expect the story to be like this. ¡°Haha! Did you not expect it? Actually, the reason is very simple. Last weekend, 1 went to the regiment commander¡¯s house to look for him. You even brought a box of milk. Give it back to me in the future. 1 don¡¯t want the milk anymore. Buy me a packet of peanuts!¡± ¡°Hehe, alright!¡± Wang Ye agreed immediately, mainly because he wanted to hear the next story. ¡°Haha, what a joke. How can 1 take your money?¡± Wu Jianfeng laughed. After he finished laughing, he continued to say, ¡°The regiment commander agreed later because I had priority. For you, a soldier, I gave up the opportunity to choose other outstanding recruits.¡± At this point, he looked at Wang Ye again. ¡°Kid, you have to work hard for me in the future. Do you know that I gave up the opportunity to prioritize other recruits? That means that when you guys are in the next company, other than you, the other soldiers who perform well will have to be selected by the regiment headquarters first.¡± ¡°Uh¡­¡± Wang Ye was stunned again. Wang Ye really did not expect Wu Jianfeng to go to such an extent for him. To be honest, Wang Ye was a little touched at this moment. He knew that Wu Jianfeng was not just his Company Commander, but also a mentor and a friend who genuinely cared about his growth and future. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Company Commander. I¡¯ll prove with my actions that you didn¡¯t misjudge me and didn¡¯t choose me wrongly!¡± Wang Ye said seriously. At this moment, Wang Ye had indeed made up his mind. In the future, he would do his best in the company and achieve some remarkable results so that Wu Jianfeng could gain some glory and face. ¡°Haha, that¡¯s good.¡± Wu Jianfeng continued to tell the story. He shared how the regiment commander liked to peep, how he was seen by the regiment commander and others at the 400-meter obstacle, and how the chief of staff insisted on snatching him away. Wang Ye was stunned when he heard this. To be honest, he had never expected that his regiment commander would not come to work for these few days because of him. Moreover, the battalion commander, whom he had only met once, had been chased back by the chief of staff several times a day, and then turned around to be a sticky candy. ¡°This Battalion Commander of mine looks pretty good!¡± For some reason, Wang Ye¡¯s impression of the battalion commander, whom he had only met once, also soared. He felt grateful for the opportunities that had come his way and the people who had supported him in his journey. That night, Wang Ye faithfully accompanied Wu Jianfeng, standing guard outside until three in the morning. Fortunately, the night passed without any incidents. There were concerns about possible deserters among the recruits, but Wang Ye and Wu Jianfeng remained vigilant, making sure no one had the opportunity to escape. The class monitors were on high alert throughout the night, refusing to let sleep overcome them. Any slight movement from the recruits was met with open eyes and watchful gazes. Even the simplest actions like having tea or pouring water were closely observed. The recruits knew there was no chance of sneaking out through the dormitory windows. Wang Ye had positioned himself strategically, preventing any such attempts. Whenever someone needed to use the toilet, the class monitor would rise and accompany them to ensure they didn¡¯t try to flee. Such precautions were necessary because there were rumors of recruits on the second floor planning to escape through the dormitory window. However, every time someone dared to peek out the window, they would find the company commander seated behind them, keeping a watchful eye with a lit torch or fire. With such close supervision, there was no chance for anyone to escape. They had no option but to stay put and lie down obediently. The next day, they had initially planned to take a rest on New Year¡¯s Day. However, upon waking up and completing their house chores, she found herself being pulled to the classroom after breakfast. The morning was dedicated to attending classes, with the instructor doing their best to keep everyone¡¯s minds focused and prevent their thoughts from wandering back to the events of the previous night. The instructor was well aware of the potential distractions caused by the previous night¡¯s incident and wanted to bring everyone¡¯s attention back to their training and responsibilities. Chapter 125 - Chapter 125: Numbed Chapter 125: Numbed Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation A song played at the New Year¡¯s Eve party had an unexpected impact on the class monitor and company commander. For several nights, she couldn¡¯t sleep well, disturbed by its influence. However, to the recruits, many of them were secretly delighted with the song. In the days that followed, everyone began running five kilometers daily before New Year¡¯s Day. The routine turned into three kilometers in the morning, three kilometers in the afternoon, and five kilometers after the roll call. The song also seemed to bring a positive change in the treatment during their usual training in the week after New Year¡¯s Day. The class monitors became much gentler, even when they were visibly upset. They managed to control their anger and communicate in a more respectful tone. However, this harmonious atmosphere only lasted for about ten days. As the first batch of letters from home arrived, they were distributed among some of the recruits in each squad. With the letters came a shift in the training regimen. The two-hour daily ideology education class was discontinued, and the intensity of physical training increased significantly. The reason behind this change was that the letters from home comforted the new recruits¡¯ homesickness. Even for those who hadn¡¯t received replies, hope blossomed, knowing that their families were well. With their emotions stabilized, the focus turned back to rigorous training. ¡°Fuck¡­ Are you a fucking pig? I told you not to move, but you still moved¡­¡± ¡°You can¡¯t do anything right. Are your legs filled with lead? It takes twenty-six minutes to run five kilometers. Do you believe that I will whip you next time?¡± The class monitors¡¯ harsh words and occasional fights returned as the recruits dove back into their demanding training routine. ¡°Hey, that¡¯s Ye Sanshi from the Four Company!¡± ¡°Yeah, it¡¯s him. Why did he bring a new recruit over?¡± It had been almost 40 days since Wang Ye joined the army, and half a month had passed since he first ran the 400 meters. In the past two weeks, he had already come here four times, and today marked his fifth visit. However, every time he came, it seemed that there was always some company training happening. ¡°Do you think he¡¯s here to run the 400-meter obstacle course? I heard there¡¯s a tough guy among the new recruits. He aced the obstacle course during the education class after the formation.¡± ¡°Now, the Four Companies are doing four 400-meter runs every day. Even the strongest soldiers are struggling with the tactical climbs and five-kilometer runs¡­¡± ¡°Damn, he can¡¯t possibly be running around here at this time, right? Should we wait?¡± As Ye Sanshi and Wang Ye approached, some veterans who had just finished running or were waiting couldn¡¯t hide their agitation. This was the typical army atmosphere. Regardless of whether the new recruits were exceptional or not, the veterans would feel the pressure to work harder during training. There was a well-known saying in the army ¨C ¡°Two shoulders carry one head.¡± You couldn¡¯t slack off just because someone else was putting in extra effort. There was no room for excuses. If you were worse than others, you had to train harder. The veterans had become somewhat numb to such situations. They had learned to ignore any complaints and just focus on pushing themselves further. Although they had never seen Wang Ye run before, news of his results had leaked out ¨C he completed the 400-meter run in one minute and forty-four seconds. In the Iron Blood Fourth Company, this result was actually considered decent. During the previous run, Wu Jianfeng had selected the class with the strongest individuals for the 400-meter run. However, compared to the elite class of the Iron Blood Company, Wang Ye¡¯s result didn¡¯t stand out much. He had only surpassed one veteran. Yet, when compared to their current company, which wasn¡¯t as physically fit as the Iron Blood Company, Wang Ye¡¯s result was outstanding. At least half of their company wouldn¡¯t be able to achieve such a time. What bothered many veterans was that it was Wang Ye¡¯s first attempt at the run. Who knew how many seconds he could shave off with more practice? Perhaps he could run even faster, maybe even one minute and forty seconds. The truth was that only one or two people in their entire company could achieve that time. Thus, many veterans found themselves silently cursing in their hearts. They wondered why a new recruit like him wasn¡¯t sleeping or resting during the afternoon like most recruits would. Meanwhile, other veterans were scolding the soldier who was supposed to be the fastest in their company. They believed that if he couldn¡¯t win against Wang Ye, then he shouldn¡¯t have run at all. By running and losing, he had dragged the whole company into an afternoon obstacle course session. In their eyes, encountering an abnormal recruit like Wang Ye was both frustrating and challenging. ¡°Class monitor, why don¡¯t you talk to the platoon leader on duty and let¡¯s run five kilometers first!¡± A soldier whispered to his squad leader, hoping to avoid facing Wang Ye in the obstacle course. However, his suggestion was met with a disdainful look and a swift kick. ¡°Get lost, are you trying to get us all killed?¡± It was clear that such an idea was out of the question. Trying to escape from the training just because of Wang Ye¡¯s presence would have severe consequences. Even if the incident wasn¡¯t made public, it would still significantly impact the company¡¯s morale. Soldiers trained to prepare for battles, and the training ground was like their battlefield. Running away because of someone¡¯s arrival would be considered abandoning their position and cowardly fleeing from the battle. If such behavior were to occur, the company commander would undoubtedly face severe repercussions from higher-ups, and the soldiers themselves would have to endure the company commander¡¯s wrath when he returned after facing the regiment commander. Facing the potential storm, they were all mentally prepared for the intense reprimand from their company commander. ¡°That¡¯s the Second Company, the Tank Company. They can be a bunch of trash. Show them the strength of our Four Companies when you go up there,¡± Ye Sanshi said as he introduced Wang Ye to the situation. Ye Sanshi knew very well about Wang Ye¡¯s strength, and he was the one who had brought Wang Ye here for training these few times. Wang Ye had already proven his ability during the last run, achieving a time of 1 minute 36.47 seconds, a result even Ye Sanshi himself couldn¡¯t match. The tank soldiers were not necessarily physically weak, but there was a saying in the army that referred to the different physical training intensity among the infantry, artillery, and tank soldiers. Tank soldiers were considered to have a lighter training routine compared to the infantry, as their profession required more specialized skills. Upon hearing Ye Sanshi¡¯s words, Wang Ye simply responded, ¡°Yes, sir!¡± In the army, actions spoke louder than words. If Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t say anything, Wang Ye wouldn¡¯t hold back either. Winning in any external competition would bring glory to their company, while losing would mean losing face. As they approached the Second Company, Ye Sanshi playfully called out, ¡°Hey, brothers from Second Company, why aren¡¯t you sleeping in the middle of the day? You have time to come to the 400-meter obstacle course to play. Are you planning to secretly work harder and then surprise us by surpassing our Four Companies?¡± Wang Ye followed closely behind Ye Sanshi, and from a distance, he noticed two young first lieutenants present as the captain was nowhere to be seen. Ye Sanshi was definitely not afraid of such a situation. Being a second-phase veteran of the Fourth Company, he carried a certain level of confidence and authority. Since the captain of the tank company was absent, he didn¡¯t pay much attention to the first lieutenants present. Chapter 126 - Chapter 126: Prove Yourself With Strength Chapter 126: Prove Yourself With Strength Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Ye Sanshi, is this how your Fourth Company trains new recruits? Casually bringing him out of the recruit company?¡± In the Second Company, the two first lieutenant platoon leaders didn¡¯t say anything, but a third-phase veteran looked over with a serious expression. Compared to the infantry companies, the tank companies had more senior officers. Wang Ye glanced around and saw a mix of second and third-phase recruits, and there was even a fourth-phase recruit among them. Of course, there were also first-class soldiers with two crutches. However, at this moment, the class monitor of the third-phase recruits stepped forward, and Ye Sanshi smiled and said, ¡°Squad Leader Liu, 1 didn¡¯t bring him out casually. Wang Ye can be considered a highly outstanding recruit. Our company commander gave him special permission to train here. Even the regiment commander personally informed us about it.¡± ¡°If you don¡¯t believe me, you can ask the Commander.¡± Facing the third-phase recruit, although Ye Sanshi referred to him as the class monitor, he was neither subservient nor overbearing. While he respected the veterans, he didn¡¯t cower when challenged. He knew the importance of standing his ground. If he allowed himself to be intimidated, not only would he feel uncomfortable, but it might also reach Wu Jianfeng, causing him more trouble in the future. And that was something he couldn¡¯t afford to let happen. The second phase might mark the end of his military career. Even his platoon leader, who was still bitterly laughing, and the other soldiers of the fourth company, who had failed to educate the new recruits last time and had to undergo additional training, could be implicated as well. Even worse, his old class monitor, who had retired from the army and returned home, might call or even write to scold him. In the army, the most annoying thing was the cowardly soldiers, and they were the most hated. ¡°Humph!¡± The veteran snorted and then looked at Wang Ye, ¡°Right now, our Second Company is carrying out obstacle crossing training. If you want to join and train, wait a moment. When our Second Company is done with training, the venue will be given to you.¡± ¡°No need, no need!¡± Ye Sanshi grinned, ¡°Wang Ye will run alone, so you don¡¯t need to time him. Besides, you weren¡¯t keeping time before, so I won¡¯t delay you.¡± ¡°He can go to any running track and share the same track with your people.¡± After saying that, he didn¡¯t wait for them to agree. He turned to Wang Ye and said, ¡°Go, just find a random track and pay attention to avoid the tank veterans. Of course, if they fall and lose their strength, you can help them up.¡± ¡°Damn it, Ye Sanshi, don¡¯t go too far,¡± another second-stage actor stood up and looked at Ye Sanshi with a dark face. What did he mean by helping him up? Did the veterans of our tank company need a recruit from the recruit company to help them up? Who was he looking down on? This was humiliation. ¡°Haha, good, good, good. I was wrong, I was wrong¡­¡± Ye Sanshi smiled apologetically and then looked at Wang Ye, ¡°Alright¡­ I¡¯ll correct what I said just now. You don¡¯t have to worry about them. You can run on your own. I¡¯ll time it. Hurry up and run. After running, we still have to go back and press the blanket!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Although Wang Ye agreed verbally, he cursed Ye Sanshi in his heart. ¡°Why does he have to sow discord between us? What¡¯s the point of provoking them? Isn¡¯t he afraid of causing trouble?¡± Nevertheless, there were only the two of them here, while a company still had 20 to 30 soldiers. Wang Ye knew that if he angered them, things could turn unpleasant quickly. But for now, it didn¡¯t seem that serious. Under the watchful eyes of the tank soldiers, Wang Ye arrived at the running track of the training ground and randomly picked one. On the track, there was already a soldier in the obstacle course ahead, currently going back over the obstacles. ¡°Ready!¡± Ye Sanshi came to the side and raised his stopwatch. Wang Ye focused his mind and prepared himself. ¡°Run!¡± Immediately, Wang Ye rushed out, determined to give his best performance. Compared to the first time it happened half a month ago, Wang Ye¡¯s current speed was a little slower than before. This was something he had learned after running several times. However, this slight decrease in pace seemed remarkably fast to the soldiers of the Tank Company. ¡°Fuck, how can he run 400 meters like this!¡± ¡°This new recruit won¡¯t have the stamina. Prepare to witness a joke later. I bet he won¡¯t make it back!¡± ¡°Hehe, how embarrassing. I can¡¯t wait to mock him.¡± Wang Ye¡¯s run amused the soldiers of the tank company. They only knew about Wang Ye¡¯s current situation, and they were aware that the Fourth Company was being punished. However, they had never witnessed Wang Ye¡¯s running ability before. Based on their own experiences, they believed that if someone ran at such a fast pace during the first 400 meters, they would be wasting their stamina recklessly. Of course, Wang Ye couldn¡¯t hear their taunts at the moment. Ye Sanshi overheard some of the remarks, but he pretended to be worried. ¡°Sigh¡­ Why couldn¡¯t this new recruit keep his cool?¡± His muttered words only fueled the amusement of the tank company soldiers. ¡°Haha, Squad Leader Ye, it¡¯s good to be young and energetic. We can¡¯t be too hard on new recruits. How about this, I¡¯ll go to that spot over there and wait for him. If he doesn¡¯t make it back, 1¡¯11 go down and give him a push. How about that?¡± The soldiers of the Tank Company recalled what Ye Sanshi had said earlier. ¡°Hmph, there¡¯s no need. If he can¡¯t run back, 1¡¯11 go back and teach him a lesson!¡± Ye Sanshi gritted his teeth, which only added to the amusement of the tank company soldiers. At the same time, Wang Ye finished the first 100-meter empty run. As he reached the flag, he encountered a soldier from the opposing tank company. The soldier looked at Wang Ye, panting heavily, still unsure of the situation. Ignoring him, Wang Ye quickly passed by and smoothly tackled the obstacle course. Compared to the first time half a month ago, even if Wang Ye¡¯s skill hadn¡¯t leveled up, he could now cross the obstacles more smoothly. He didn¡¯t waste energy like before and applied the techniques Ye Sanshi had taught them. Ye Sanshi had imparted all the techniques, but he had never run from the beginning to the end while demonstrating to them. As a class monitor, he received similar results to a new recruit he taught and was afraid of being surpassed. Therefore, Ye Sanshi hid his skill level and only taught them the techniques and experiences of crossing obstacles. He would walk over each obstacle, slowly demonstrating and teaching them. This approach prevented Wang Ye from triggering the experience bonus given by the veteran. Consequently, Wang Ye¡¯s 400-meter obstacle crossing was only at level 1 (5/io). However, he wasn¡¯t overly concerned about it. The Commander had given him enough time, and he knew he would level up after a few more rounds. In fact, due to Ye Sanshi¡¯s guidance, Wang Ye had already practiced running the obstacle course a few times. Now, Wang Ye realized that even if he advanced to level 2, his movements might be smoother due to the experience of crossing obstacles brought about by leveling up, but his technique might not improve significantly. ¡°Hey¡­ Isn¡¯t this new recruit tired?¡± ¡°Something¡¯s not right. He should have slowed down by now!¡± As Wang Ye finished his second 100-meter run and returned, the soldiers of the Second Company couldn¡¯t stay calm any longer. Initially, they had wanted to enjoy the spectacle or mock Ye Sanshi later. But now, those thoughts turned into uneasiness and nervousness. This recruit¡¯s stamina was extraordinary. It was already the third hundred meters, but his speed didn¡¯t drop as much as they had expected. It didn¡¯t make sense. Finally, as Wang Ye went into the pit and climbed up again, his speed slowed down significantly. They could see that Wang Ye¡¯s footsteps were a little weak and unstable. But¡­ No one felt happy. He had run too fast in the beginning, and now he was struggling. There were no more obstacles in the next round. In other words, it was over. ¡°1 minute 34.51 seconds!¡± A loud roar broke the silence among the Second Company¡¯s tank soldiers, who were in a bad mood. Ye Sanshi shouted. After shouting out the result, Ye Sanshi supported Wang Ye and looked at the soldiers from the Second Company with a smile, ¡°Hehe, well, brothers of the Second Company, we¡¯re done running. We¡¯ll be leaving first!¡± Ye Sanshi was a true veteran and knew when to pick his battles. He had no intention of provoking the Second Company further. He had already finished the race and achieved a commendable result. Gathered nearby were all soldiers of the Second Company, and in such a situation, if Ye Sanshi dared to taunt them, he was certain they would retaliate instantly. The consequences would be dire; outnumbered by 20 to 30 soldiers, including one who had just finished running 400 meters and was exhausted, they would have no means to defend themselves. They would undoubtedly face a miserable outcome. Wang Ye might be spared due to his impressive results and potential value as a new recruit. Such a talent would be a valuable asset for the company. Moreover, beating up someone with such potential would not reflect well on the Second Company. However, Ye Sanshi knew he would end up being beaten until he looked like a pig¡¯s head if he didn¡¯t protect Wang Ye. Therefore, he wisely chose to leave before things escalated any further. Chapter 127 - Chapter 127: Why Are There People Poaching Me Everywhere? Chapter 127: Why Are There People Poaching Me Everywhere? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Humph!¡± At this moment, the third-grade officer who had spoken earlier snorted coldly and did not say anything. The other tank company veterans were the same. They pulled a long face and did not say a word. Needless to say, they couldn¡¯t even find a time of one minute and thirty-four seconds. Or rather, there were only a few people in the entire team who could do it. In fact, when the results were released, their hostility towards Wang Ye was not that strong, or rather, it was completely gone. After all, when the gap was too obvious, their company commander would not force him. This was obviously a pervert. What was there to compare? If Wang Ye managed to score 1 point 39 or 40 today, they would be in trouble. But now? This result shocked them, but they also heaved a sigh of relief. In fact, their current expressions were only because of Ye Sanshi¡¯s previous face. If it weren¡¯t for Ye Sanshi, they might have even praised Wang Ye. ¡°Wang Ye, right? Are you interested in joining our tank company? A good soldier had to drive a tank, and a real warrior had to charge on the battlefield. How about it? Think about it? As long as you agree, I guarantee that I can let you drive a tank next year.¡± Suddenly, a first lieutenant smiled and approached Wang Ye. At this moment, Ye Sanshi moved very quickly and blocked in front of Wang Ye. ¡°What? Are you trying to poach him? Let me tell you, Wang Ye is already a soldier of our 4th Company. For him, our company commander and the chief of staff fought. Your second company also wants to poach our soldiers. Do you believe that our fourth company will directly come and take you down later?¡± Facing the first lieutenant and a group of veterans, Ye Sanshi was still very unyielding. He blocked Wang Ye from speaking loudly. After saying that, he added, ¡°Moreover, look at his height carefully. Wang Ye is not me. He¡¯s 1.78 meters tall, which doesn¡¯t meet your requirements at all.¡± ¡°Uh¡­ One, seven, eight?¡± The first lieutenant was stunned. He ignored Ye Sanshi¡¯s words. After all, a tank company only had so many secrets, so there weren¡¯t many surprises. However, they were not afraid. In fact, if they managed to persuade Wang Ye, it wouldn¡¯t matter even if their company commander fought Wu Jianfeng one-on-one or got beaten up. This recruit was truly impressive. From his 400-meter result, they could see his potential to secure a place in future competitions. If the company commander could be beaten up in exchange for such a soldier, then after their company commander was beaten up in the morning, they would eagerly ask if there were any more soldiers like him. They could handle it. The first lieutenant was momentarily taken aback only because of Wang Ye¡¯s height. A tank company, normally, would not exceed 175 cm. The difference between 175 cm and 178 cm wasn¡¯t very significant, just three centimeters. Of course, he quickly recovered and smiled again. ¡°It¡¯s not a big problem if it¡¯s just a little taller. Our tanks are not the same as before. 178 cm will definitely fit.¡± To be honest, Wang Ye was also slightly surprised at this moment. He did not expect that he would encounter someone trying to poach him. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I¡¯m already a soldier of the 4th Company!¡± he firmly replied. ¡°Haha, don¡¯t listen to your squad leader¡¯s nonsense. What fourth company? The new recruits haven¡¯t even finished their company yet, so it doesn¡¯t matter where they go. As long as you want to come, we will definitely open the door for you. I will immediately ask our company commander to find the regiment commander. If you have your own wishes and we like it, then it¡¯s considered mutual affection. Leader will definitely fulfill your wishes.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry, but I don¡¯t want to go!¡± Bullshit. Now that he said it, he didn¡¯t even need to be a recruit anymore. Moreover, he really did not want to be a tank soldier. Technology was getting more and more advanced, and the steel flood tactic would become more and more ineffective in the future. The large-scale use of drones on the battlefield, coupled with all kinds of anti-tank equipment and even the appearance of anti-tank traps, made Wang Ye feel that the tank soldiers were not as safe as running outside¡­ ¡°Hmph, let¡¯s go, Wang Ye. Let¡¯s go back!¡± At this moment, Ye Sanshi stopped talking. He pulled Wang Ye and walked towards the soldiers of the tank company behind him with a black face. He had directly crashed into it. After dragging Wang Ye out of the encirclement, he turned around and said, ¡°Hmph, 1 will tell our company commander about this,¡± Ye Sanshi said. The Iron Blood Fourth Company was not a pushover. On the contrary, it was definitely the hardest bone to chew in the Iron Bones Hero Regiment. The Second Company dared to poach his own company¡¯s members in front of him. If it weren¡¯t just him and Wang Ye, he would definitely go up and settle things. However, they couldn¡¯t afford to lose the battle now. ¡°Haha! Wang Ye, I¡¯m serious. Don¡¯t be afraid to have any ideas. Come and find us anytime. We definitely welcome you.¡± ¡°Haha! That¡¯s right! Wang Ye, what¡¯s so good about being an infantryman? Those armored vehicles are as fragile as washi. They don¡¯t have any armor or firepower. You should come to our tank company!¡± Ye Sanshi¡¯s words only caused the other to laugh out loud. They even ignored Ye Sanshi and continued to provoke Wang Ye. Wang Ye was about to reply when Ye Sanshi pulled him back. ¡°Let¡¯s go. Ignore them. Let¡¯s go back!¡± Ye Sanshi gritted his teeth. This was the first time he had endured his anger and left the Iron Bones Hero Regiment. However, there was nothing he could do. Being tough didn¡¯t mean being foolish. The difference in strength was too great. If he wanted to go up and get angry, he would be asking for humiliation. If he dared to make a move first, he would be pushed down and humiliated. Therefore, even though he was very angry, it was fine as long as he did not lose verbally. ¡°I¡¯ll go back first and find someone when I get back. Call Fourth Company over. Let¡¯s see how strong the bodies of the soldiers from the Fourth Company are.¡± Immediately, he pulled Wang Ye and quickly headed towards the recruit company. They didn¡¯t even go through the main entrance and went straight to the service center. ¡°Let¡¯s go, let¡¯s go back. When we¡¯re done, let¡¯s go back and inform the company commander to get ready!¡± Ye Sanshi said, leading Wang Ye away from the confrontation. The first lieutenant who had spoken earlier retracted his smile and immediately waved his hand, leading his men away. To be honest, he had done it on purpose just now. Although he really wanted to poach Wang Ye, he didn¡¯t expect to succeed. It was mainly to make things difficult for Ye Sanshi. At the same time, it was also to resolve the awkward situation that he had faced after Wang Ye¡¯s impressive result. Obviously, his plan was very successful. Ye Sanshi¡¯s face was even darker than his when he left, let alone when he came back. The soldiers of the tank company no longer thought about Wang Ye¡¯s results. Of course, there were definitely side effects. Later on, those guys from the Fourth Company might really come to block the door. Therefore, he had to go back and inform the company commander to get ready. Ye Sanshi¡¯s gloomy face got brighter when he returned to the camp of the recruit company from the service center. He turned to look at Wang Ye and said, ¡°You performed very well just now. This is the soldier of our fourth Company. What¡¯s so good about being a tank soldier? It¡¯s just a big iron box. It¡¯s so cold in winter and so hot in summer. You even have to carry heavy artillery shells inside.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, class monitor. I definitely won¡¯t leave. The company commander thinks so highly of me. How can 1 let him down if I did? Besides, I don¡¯t want to be a tank soldier. Looking at the anti-tank mines and anti-tank missiles on TV, 1 feel that it¡¯s safer to stay outside!¡± ¡°Haha, you brat. Alright, let¡¯s go back.¡± Ye Sanshi laughed. He didn¡¯t say anything else. After bringing Wang Ye back to the recruit company, he asked Wang Ye to go upstairs to his class while he knocked on Wu Jianfeng¡¯s door. Chapter 128 - Chapter 128: The Door to First-Class Merit Chapter 128: The Door to First-Class Merit Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Half a month ago, it was just 0.2 seconds short, and now it has reached an impressive 1 minute and 34 seconds. This kid keeps surprising me!¡± Inside Wu Jianfeng¡¯s office, he wasn¡¯t angry because Ye Sanshi had attempted to poach Wang Ye with two other people. If Wu Jianfeng had seen such talented individuals, he would have acted just as fast. Even if the chances of recruiting them were slim, he wouldn¡¯t miss the opportunity. But what truly captivated him was Wang Ye¡¯s rapid improvement. During his first attempt, Wang Ye completed the four-hundred-meter obstacle course in 1 minute and 44 seconds. And now, just after half a month, he had shaved off an impressive 10 seconds from his previous time. Keep in mind that this was a four-hundred-meter obstacle course, not a three-kilometer or five-kilometer run. So, such drastic improvement was understandable, considering it was Wang Ye¡¯s first time running the course and now he had gained proficiency and experience. However, what shocked everyone was the extent of Wang Ye¡¯s improvement. In the Iron Bones Hero Regiment, Huang Dayong from the reconnaissance platoon held the first-place record, running the course in a little over 1 minute and 33 seconds. The second-place record was from their side, with a time of 1 minute and 33 seconds. Wu Jianfeng¡¯s own teammate ranked third with a time of 1 minute and 34.41 seconds, which was the best result in their company. But now, Wang Ye¡¯s performance had shattered that record effortlessly. He wasn¡¯t just among the top three in the team; he was now in the top four overall. With just a little effort, Wang Ye had broken the company¡¯s best record. The difference between the first two was merely two seconds, which was truly remarkable. ¡°Do you think Wang Ye can break Huang Dayong¡¯s record?¡± Wu Jianfeng asked Ye Sanshi with a smile. ¡°Yes, he can,¡± Ye Sanshi said seriously. ¡°I believe in him. It¡¯s just two seconds. It¡¯s just a matter of a shiver!¡± ¡°Bullshit, why don¡¯t you tremble for two seconds?¡± Wu Jianfeng teased. Wu Jianfeng then made a proposition, ¡°I said, as long as you run 1 minute and 35 seconds, I will give you a third-class merit quota in the company this year.¡± ¡°Hehe!¡± Ye Sanshi scratched his head, unsure how to respond. Accepting such an offer seemed unrealistic, as he knew he couldn¡¯t achieve that time. His fastest time had never been one minute and forty seconds, let alone one minute and thirty-five seconds required for a third-class merit. The current military record was an impressive 1 minute and 23 seconds set last year, and he dreamt of breaking that record and earning a first-class merit, but that too felt far beyond his reach. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go back. I¡¯ll make a call!¡± Wu Jianfeng said, signaling the end of the discussion about the proposition. Though Wu Jianfeng wasn¡¯t truly angry about Second Company¡¯s attempt to poach Wang Ye, he still needed to express his stance on the matter. But instead of calling the Second Company Commander himself, he realized it was not his expertise, and he had no business negotiating in this situation. The army had a reputation for toughness, and the spirit of resilience ran deep in the Iron Blood Fourth Company¡¯s veins. Wu Jianfeng took action and called the current deputy company commander of the 4th Company, instructing him to keep a close eye on the Second Company from now on. He wanted the Fourth Company to join the Second Company during their physical training sessions and ensure they kept up with their rigorous training. The deputy company commander responded with a straightforward ¡°Yes, sir!¡± There was no need for further explanation. He understood the message clearly: the Second Company was in for tough times ahead. The thought of having to train alongside the Iron Blood Fourth Company, who were known for their tenacity even though they were just pretending to be infantry, was intimidating for the Second Company. But admitting defeat was out of the question. They had no choice but to grit their teeth and give it their all. The Fourth Company¡¯s physical training was legendary, and they were considered an elite company among the infantry. Their training routines were more extreme than most. Even the strongest members of the Second Company found it difficult to keep up with the Fourth Company¡¯s grueling training sessions. The effort required to match their intensity was too much to bear. The situation became a struggle for the Second Company as they tried to keep up with the relentless pace of the Iron Blood Fourth Company during their shared training sessions. It was a challenging and demanding experience that pushed them to their limits. ¡°Brother Wang, how did you do? What¡¯s your score?¡± ¡°Yeah, tell us quickly, Brother Wang!¡± As soon as Wang Ye entered Class Five¡¯s dormitory, Gu Yingnan and the others surrounded him eagerly. They were on a lunch break, but for new recruits, there was no real break. Instead, they were engaged in reciting military theories. The training included daily two-hour ideology education classes, where they were required to memorize and be tested on various military-related topics. Wang Ye found this part of the training quite challenging as it involved fixed knowledge that couldn¡¯t be turned into a skill. He had to carry it all in his memory, but fortunately, his memory had reached an impressive 1.5 times, allowing him to memorize even the less interesting topics. Despite the difficulty, Wang Ye put his heart into it and managed to memorize the questions one by one. However, new questions were introduced every week, making the process ongoing and demanding. He had already taken a test last Saturday and scored 90, which was considered decent. But many in Class Five had failed, with the worst being Wan Baojiang, who only got 48 points. It was quite a challenge for those who were not used to getting such high marks in open-book exams. As they chatted, Wang Ye was sitting on a small stool, part of the intense training regimen. Wang Ye placed the small stool upside down and stood on its foot. This treatment was not unique to him; the other four who had failed the test also had to endure the same punishment. After a moment of suspense, Wang Ye reported his results with a smile, ¡°1 minute 34 seconds 51!¡± His friends were amazed by his performance. ¡°Fuck, Brother Wang, you¡¯re too abnormal!¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, it¡¯s terrifying! We all thought you could only run 1 minute and 35 seconds, but you went straight to 1 minute and 34 seconds. Brother Wang, you¡¯ve only been here for half a month. If you had another half a month, wouldn¡¯t you achieve first-class merit right away?¡± Because of Wang Ye¡¯s exceptional abilities, Ye Sanshi had shared some remarkable records with the rest of Class Five. This included the 400-meter records for the entire army, division, and regiment. The team record was 1 minute and 29 seconds, and the regimental record was 1 minute and 27 seconds. As for the entire army, the higher-ups had set an ambitious goal of one minute and twenty-three seconds. Wang Ye joked, ¡°According to your calculations, I¡¯ll be able to take off in two months. I¡¯ll be able to fly 400 meters in less than ten seconds!¡± His friends laughed, and one of them said, ¡°Hey hey, that may not be possible for others, but if Brother Wang says he¡¯ll fly, 1 absolutely believe it!¡± Wang Ye playfully retorted, ¡°Get lost!¡± as everyone continued to share a good laugh together. After the playful banter, Wang Ye became serious and warned everyone, ¡°Alright, stop fooling around. The class monitor will be here soon. Don¡¯t let anyone hear you, especially you guys. If the class monitor sees you standing up, be prepared to put a cup on your head!¡± His words instantly silenced the entire dormitory. Wan Baojiang and the others, in particular, immediately squatted down obediently. They had no desire to experience the cup punishment. Ye Sanshi was known for his skill in messing with people. Squatting on the bench was one thing, but if he saw anyone not being obedient or reciting too slowly, he would go to the extent of pouring water over their heads. It was a terrifying move that made everyone anxious because they knew that the punishment could be even worse, like dropping a cup instead. Even with just water, the cold liquid could be quite uncomfortable, so the threat of a cup being used as a punishment made everyone¡¯s hair stand on end. They didn¡¯t want to face that kind of ordeal. Chapter 129 - Chapter 129: Class Monitor, My Pants Are Missing! Chapter 129: Class Monitor, My Pants Are Missing! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Ye Sanshi came back swiftly, and after everyone settled down, he reentered the room a few seconds later. He glanced at everyone, who was diligently memorizing the questions, and nodded with satisfaction. Then, he turned his attention to Wang Ye and said, ¡°Second Company is facing some trouble. But don¡¯t worry, the company commander has assigned Fourth Company to monitor their physical fitness.¡± The mention of this news silenced the dormitory, and the recruits of the fifth squad felt their hearts racing in confusion. Why hadn¡¯t Wang Ye mentioned this earlier? However, under Ye Sanshi¡¯s watchful gaze, no one dared to ask. They had to continue focusing on memorizing the questions. During the afternoon training break, they finally found an opportunity to ask Wang Ye about the situation, and he didn¡¯t keep it a secret. ¡°I¡¯ve heard being a tank soldier is pretty cool! I mean, just think about it ¨C when other guys are trying to impress girls with their car pictures, I¡¯ll be showing off myself driving a tank. Who could resist someone riding on the barrel of a tank?¡± Qin Li said dreamily. Ye Sanshi almost had his hat knocked off, taken aback by Qin Li¡¯s enthusiasm. ¡°What¡¯s so great about tanks? If you want to go, be my guest. But personally, 1 don¡¯t see the appeal. We have armored combat vehicles too, and they come equipped with anti-tank missiles. If we encounter tanks, we can take them down just fine!¡± With a stubborn expression, Ye Sanshi playfully teased the group of new recruits who were still naive about the reality of military life. Indeed, for the recruits, they did not know much about the current military situation. Although they were already soldiers, they were new soldiers who had never touched a gun. How could they know the difference in detail? Even Zhang Ping¡¯an directly asked, ¡°What is an armored combat vehicle?¡± This kind of simpleton question. Of course, no one laughed at him. Because at least half of the people in class five didn¡¯t know about this. In this era, the Internet was not very popular. Moreover, before everyone joined the army, they did not have the time or leisure to understand this. ¡°Um¡­ You can think of it as a light tank. Anyway, it looks like our cannons are a little smaller. However, one armored vehicle can hold a squad, while the other party¡¯s tank can only hold three people, so it¡¯s not suitable for us.¡± Ye Sanshi avoided the main point and explained. Then, he pulled a long face and said, ¡°Alright, you guys are still far away from this. Some of you might go to Tank Company, and some of you might go to other companies, but that¡¯s not the most important thing right now. Since you¡¯re not tired, let¡¯s continue practicing.¡± ¡°All!¡± Gu Yingnan screamed, but after being glared at by Ye Sanshi, he immediately shut up. Very well. Everyone lay down, crawled forward, and continued practicing. It was nighttime. After the lights were turned off, the three loo-point training sessions had ended. The moment Ye Sanshi gave the order to disband, many recruits rushed to their beds, exhausted from the intense physical training over the past two days. Wang Ye¡¯s physical fitness was already at 1.65, but he still felt overwhelmed after the day¡¯s training. Hugging the blanket, he fell asleep almost instantly. In the dormitory, others were snoring, but their deep sleep was undisturbed even by the snoring hooligans. However, amidst the peaceful slumber, Wang Ye suddenly heard a whistle. ¡°Shh!¡± ¡°Shh! Shh! Shh! Emergency assembly!¡± ¡°Fuck!¡± Wang Ye¡¯s eyes shot open, and he immediately sat up, instantly alert. ¡°Fuck! Quick, get up, get up!¡± Ye Sanshi¡¯s reaction was even more dramatic than Wang Ye¡¯s, suggesting that he might not have been aware of the emergency gathering either. Though, it was possible he was pretending. But Wang Ye wasn¡¯t concerned about that at the moment; he had to act fast. He threw off the blanket, got off the bed, and dressed swiftly. His movements were seamless. Once ready, Wang Ye shook the bed to wake up Qin Li, who was still sleeping soundly on the upper bunk, oblivious to the commotion. ¡°Quick, quickly get up and assemble!¡± Ye Sanshi was doing the same, not even bothering to put on his clothes. He immediately got out of bed and started pushing people one by one. ¡°All?¡± ¡°Class monitor¡­ What¡¯s wrong?¡± During this period, nothing had happened at night, and they didn¡¯t even have to stand guard. They were used to sleeping until Ye Sanshi called them to fold their blankets the next day. But now¡­ ¡°Emergency assembly, quickly get up and pack!¡± Ye Sanshi shouted in a low voice. ¡°Fuck!¡± ¡°Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!¡± The dormitory instantly descended into chaos. Some on the upper bunks threw their blankets and got off the beds, while others on the lower bunks lifted their blankets and rolled down. Everyone was jolted awake from their sleepiness. ¡°All, where are my clothes¡­¡± ¡°I can¡¯t find my backpack!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t step on my blanket!¡± Panic spread like wildfire through Class 5¡¯s dormitory. And it wasn¡¯t just their dormitory; the entire recruit dormitory was in the same chaotic state. For new recruits, the first day¡¯s emergency assembly during training didn¡¯t count. This was the first official time they were being called for an emergency assembly. During their training period, whenever Ye Sanshi had some free time, he taught everyone how to pack their bags and had practiced twice what they should do during an emergency gathering. However, those practice sessions usually took place during lunch breaks or after 7:30 pm when the lights were still on. But this time, it was the middle of the night, and the lights were off. The only light came from the street lamps outside, faintly illuminating the dormitory. But it was far from enough. Moreover, this emergency gathering was entirely unexpected. As panic spread among the recruits, they made all sorts of mistakes they wouldn¡¯t have made under normal circumstances. For instance, some recalled Ye Sanshi¡¯s instructions to gather during an emergency. So, after putting on their clothes, they threw their blankets under the bed to pack their bags, thinking that using the limited space on the bed was a waste of time. But in the panic, some forgot to wear their clothes and tossed their blankets along with their clothes on the ground. Consequently, they couldn¡¯t find their clothes amidst the mess. Others, in their hurried state, got up and kicked around, losing their shoes in the process. ¡°Fuck, my shoes are gone!¡± ¡°Where are my pants, where are my pants¡­¡± In the midst of the chaos, Wang Ye no longer paid attention to others. He quickly put on his clothes and swiftly packed his backpack using the three horizontal and two vertical packing method taught by Ye Sanshi. ¡°Stay calm. Pack your backpack first, then sort out your satchel!¡± While Wang Ye was getting his equipment, he accidentally bumped into Gu Yingnan. After steadying himself, he told him to focus. With that, he hurried to where his cup and toothbrush were kept. The first day of training was different; they only needed to put on their clothes and gather downstairs. But now, after almost forty days in the army, an emergency assembly required them to follow specific requirements. Wang Ye put on his clothes, grabbed his bag, cup, toothbrush, toothpaste, towel, and a water bottle filled with water. Thankfully, Class Five had the habit of filling their water bottles before going to bed, so he could grab it quickly. ¡°Quick, quick, quick¡­ We have to gather downstairs in five minutes!¡± Ye Sanshi reminded everyone as he kept himself busy. His words added to the panic among the recruits. But Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t have the time or patience to calm them down right now. ¡°Don¡¯t panic, just follow what I¡¯ve taught you!¡± ¡°Class monitor, my pants are missing!¡± As soon as he finished speaking, someone cried out. Chapter 130 - Chapter 130: Emergency Assembly Chapter 130: Emergency Assembly Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation It was chaotic in the entire dormitory building. Ye Sanshi, the class monitor, was the first to finish packing in class five. When he reached the door, instead of going downstairs directly, he urged everyone in the dormitory to hurry up, as there was no time. Amidst the chaos, someone complained, ¡°Class monitor, my shoes are missing!¡± Ye Sanshi growled, ¡°Fuck, why are you still here? Hurry up and look for them. They must be in the dormitory.¡± However, finding the missing items was not easy. The dormitory was dark, and everyone was running around anxiously, making it impossible to find things quickly. Wang Ye, amidst the turmoil, had to focus on packing his backpack. His hands fumbled in the darkness, and he tried to remain patient as he followed the steps carefully. After successfully packing his backpack, Wang Ye secured the straps, arranged the slippers with precision, and attached a small yellow basin to his bag. He then fixed the belt and the water bottle outside the bag. In the last second before leaving, Wang Ye touched his bag and quickly recalled what had happened. He hesitated for a moment, looking around, but decided not to dwell on what he had lost. He didn¡¯t inspect other people¡¯s belongings either, not wanting to think about it. Finally, Wang Ye picked up his backpack and prepared to leave the chaotic dormitory behind. ¡°Hurry up and do it. If you can¡¯t find something, do something else first. When you¡¯re doing it, pay attention,¡± Wang Ye reminded them firmly. ¡°Wang Ye, come out when you¡¯re done!¡± Ye Sanshi¡¯s voice echoed from the door. ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye acknowledged. He quickly packed his backpack, carefully maneuvering around his comrades who were still busy, and then rushed out of the room. ¡°Everyone, gather up! We can¡¯t rely on these people anymore. It¡¯s up to you to be the first to reach our destination!¡± he heard the class monitor shouting as he approached. ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye responded, determination in his voice. Carrying his backpack, he dashed through the corridor, trying to reach the gathering point as swiftly as possible. ¡°Fuck! Come on, move faster! Are you a snail? If you can¡¯t find your pants, then bathe without them! Don¡¯t waste time! This is an emergency gathering, not a leisurely stroll! I don¡¯t have time for your dawdling!¡± Ye Sanshi barked. Ignoring the remarks, Wang Ye ran downstairs without giving them a second thought. ¡°Heh, you¡¯re a little slow today. Looks like you won¡¯t be the first,¡± Wu Jianfeng said, smirking when he saw Wang Ye descending the stairs. Wang Ye paused for a moment before responding. ¡°Report! I promise to be the first to come down next time!¡± Wang Ye said, determined to improve his speed. ¡°Haha, alright, go!¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s response was kind and encouraging. He was standing nearby, and the first soldier to come out felt a bit envious. Despite being the first to come out, Wu Jianfeng had merely nodded and asked him to stand aside. However, when Wang Ye came downstairs, Wu Jianfeng¡¯s demeanor changed completely. He smiled, teasingly spoke and seemed more intimate with Wang Ye. Another soldier from the second squad, feeling jealous of Wang Ye¡¯s preferential treatment, pulled a long face and ignored him. Wang Ye was a bit puzzled, as he had intended to greet this soldier from Squad Two. But upon approaching, he noticed the soldier acting distant and unapproachable. Wang Ye decided not to force a greeting and returned to his usual position. Wu Jianfeng then shouted loudly, ¡°Hurry, hurry, hurry. The eldest daughter is waiting to get married. Do you want me to go up and carry her down for you?¡± His words added to the chaos in the dormitory, and soldiers started rushing down the stairs one after another, creating a noisy commotion. As more soldiers came down later, their disheveled appearance was quite evident. While those who came down earlier managed to fix their belts and adjust their hats, the ones who followed were struggling to put on their clothes properly. Some were even carrying their blankets, buttoning up their shirts while hugging the blanket with the other hand. Amidst the chaos, someone even dropped their basin while descending the stairs. Others came out wearing only shoes, and some were barefooted, with a few clutching blankets and huddling together as they made their way down. Seeing this, Wang Ye couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of pity. He had thought his backpack was standard and well-prepared, but now he realized that many others were struggling to pack efficiently as well. This emergency assembly was proving to be quite challenging for everyone. Notably, Zhang Ping¡¯an was the one who forgot to wear pants, adding to the absurdity of the situation. After five minutes, all the soldiers had come out, and the class leaders were stationed at the door, ready for the emergency assembly ahead. The dormitory had finally emptied out, and the chaos was now contained outside. As the recruits lined up in front of the building, Wu Jianfeng¡¯s demeanor changed, and he no longer had a smile on his face. His expression turned serious and stern. After confirming that everyone was present, Wu Jianfeng raised his hand, and a flashlight illuminated the area. Outside the building, there was more light compared to the dim dormitory, but it still wasn¡¯t very bright. The beam of light from Wu Jianfeng¡¯s flashlight swept across the line of soldiers, and he couldn¡¯t help but make snarky remarks as he noticed the various states they were in. ¡°Look, there really is someone here without pants. And here¡¯s one barefoot. Oh, we even have someone in a regular uniform. Are you considering it as your training uniform?¡± The spotlight-like effect of the flashlight made one recruit stand out among the others, and his face turned red with embarrassment. ¡°Report¡­ I couldn¡¯t find it¡­¡± The embarrassed recruit stammered, feeling like he was under an unwelcome spotlight. The situation was undoubtedly uncomfortable as Wu Jianfeng¡¯s flashlight singled out the recruit¡¯s embarrassing state in front of everyone. The torchlight shone on him, and everyone¡¯s eyes were fixed on him. Of course, he was actually fine. Previously, Zhang Ping¡¯an had almost dug a hole and buried himself underground. The temperature here was good, so they didn¡¯t wear long Johns, and that¡¯s why he didn¡¯t wear any pants today. When he came out in his underpants, the flashlight shone on him, revealing a pair of hairy thighs to everyone. ¡°Look at you guys,¡± Wu Jianfeng said, turning off the flashlight and raising his voice, ¡°We are soldiers. Soldiers should behave like soldiers. Emergency assembly is one of the most basic military accomplishments a soldier must possess. The enemy will not call you in advance to make an agreement. War can break out at any time, and we have to be ready to head to the battlefield or respond to disasters immediately.¡± ¡°As soldiers, qualified soldiers, we must be prepared to listen to orders at the first moment,¡± he continued, pointing at the crowd. ¡°But now, look at yourselves! Do you think you can go to the battlefield like this? If you show up on the battlefield looking like a disorganized group, the enemy will not see soldiers but rather refugees. And in disaster relief situations, if you rush over in such a state, the people in the disaster area may not take you seriously or prioritize helping you.¡± Chapter 131 - Chapter 131: Emotional Damage Chapter 131: Emotional Damage Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Wu Jianfeng¡¯s words made many people blush. This was because he was addressing a real problem that could indeed occur. Many individuals were currently ill-prepared for the situation at hand. Some of them weren¡¯t even wearing pants or shoes. If they were to be sent to a disaster relief site in such a state, people there would undoubtedly provide them with the necessary clothing, like pants and shoes. ¡°Hmph, I won¡¯t even waste my time talking to you all. It¡¯s been forty days since you joined the army, and yet you still act like it¡¯s your first day?!¡± ¡°Go, run three kilometers,¡± Wu Jianfeng commanded succinctly. He didn¡¯t need to say much. The message was clear. ¡°All of you!¡± The stern platoon leader on duty ran to the front of the group and shouted. Amidst the clanging sounds, the recruits turned around and began running. The class monitors followed behind everyone, picking things up along the way. It was like the recruits were playing a game where items dropped, just like in a video game. The class monitors would occasionally pick up a basin, a shoe, a kettle, or even a toothbrush without loudly calling out who dropped what. Meanwhile, the platoon leader in front continued pushing everyone forward. ¡°Quick, quick! Do you not know how to run three kilometers? Let me tell you, if you can¡¯t finish within 14 minutes, you¡¯ll be rewarded with another five kilometers later.¡± ¡°Damn it, Brother Wang, help me. My blanket is about to fall off!¡± In the team, when Qin Li heard the platoon leader¡¯s warning, he cursed under his breath and immediately turned to Wang Ye for help, his expression filled with anxiety. Thankfully, Wang Ye had already anticipated potential issues and had grabbed two small yellow basins and a pair of slippers while running. As Class Five ran together, Wang Ye did his best to assist them. Hearing Qin Li¡¯s plea, Wang Ye looked behind him and saw the problem ¨C Qin Li¡¯s backpack had fallen apart, and part of his blanket was about to drag on the ground. Quickly, Wang Ye combined the two basins, placing the shoes inside. He then reached out and pulled Qin Li¡¯s blanket to keep it from falling. ¡°Keep hugging it properly! What are you doing? Your backpack was too loose!¡± Wang Ye advised. Qin Li sighed, ¡°I thought it was secure, but it fell apart after running for a while!¡± There was no time to fix the backpack now. So, Qin Li loosened the straps, hugged the entire blanket, and carried the shoes in his arms. Meanwhile, Wang Ye held his little yellow basin, which he had managed to keep safe. ¡°Brother Wang, help me out, please!¡± Qin Li pleaded, his situation still dire. But it wasn¡¯t just Qin Li in need of help; shouts for assistance came from other recruits too. For a moment, Wang Ye became a firefighter of sorts, rushing to aid those in need. After running three kilometers and assisting his fellow classmates, Wang Ye felt surprisingly invigorated. Even the prospect of five more kilometers didn¡¯t seem so daunting anymore. ¡°I can¡¯t bear to watch!¡± Wu Jianfeng exclaimed after observing the recruits¡¯ performance. Despite having completed the three-kilometer run and regrouping, Wu Jianfeng still appeared disappointed. He turned on his flashlight, scanning everyone, and then turned it off, his frustration evident. ¡°I really can¡¯t believe you are my soldiers. You bring shame to my military career,¡± Wu Jianfeng expressed his disappointment. ¡°I am the commander of the renowned Iron Bones Hero Regiment, the elite Iron Blood Company. My soldiers are respected wherever they go within the regiment. But looking at all of you now¡­ it¡¯s disheartening.¡± ¡°In the future, when you leave this company, if anyone asks you about your recruit company, don¡¯t mention me or that you were a part of it. Just say you trained at the division headquarters recruit training base.¡± ¡°If they inquire about the new company commander, say that he passed away. Tell them he fell ill and died after leading you all for a brief period.¡± ¡°Please, don¡¯t associate me with you. 1 can¡¯t afford to lose face!¡± This time, Wu Jianfeng didn¡¯t resort to scolding or shouting. His words, however, had a profound impact on everyone. Being reprimanded directly might not have affected them much, but this disheartening disappointment from their commander hit them on a different level, causing immense emotional damage. The impact of Wu Jianfeng¡¯s words was palpable; no one dared to meet his gaze. ¡°Alright, it seems like my words have fallen on deaf ears. You¡¯ve become callous to my scolding,¡± Wu Jianfeng continued, clearly frustrated. ¡°All class leaders, check your personal attire and inventory your backpacks. Those with loose backpacks or missing items, stand aside and practice for an hour.¡± As he paused, he added, ¡°Maybe you can¡¯t remember my words, so we¡¯ll use muscle memory and physical pain to help you remember!¡± These words sent shivers down many spines, and their faces turned pale. An hour of physical punishment? This wasn¡¯t a joke; it was grueling cement! ¡°Go over and lie down!¡± Wu Jianfeng pointed towards the ground. ¡°You, shameless! Go and lie down as well!¡± he said to another recruit. ¡°And where is your basin?!¡± he demanded from someone else. That night, the experience left nearly 70% of the recruits in Class 5 with an unforgettable memory. Wang Ye wondered if the other class leaders had secretly conducted such punishment sessions for their recruits before. For Class 5, this was a completely new and challenging experience. Six people in the class had to endure the punishment, but Wang Ye silently cheered them on in his heart as he went back to the dormitory. Once back in the dorm, Wang Ye encouraged the four who performed well, reminding them to continue putting in effort. He also hinted that this might not be the last time such punishment would be handed out, so they needed to be mentally prepared. Liang Fan, one of the four who avoided punishment, couldn¡¯t contain his excitement and exclaimed, ¡°Ah! Are we going through it again?¡± In response, Ye Sanshi rolled his eyes at him and retorted, ¡°Are you out of your mind? Look at what you guys did. Do you think passing this stage would be that easy?¡± Liang Fan then suggested, ¡°Can we just sleep without covering ourselves? I can put all my things on the bed instead.¡± Song Yuejin, with a more timid tone, whispered, ¡°Is that a possibility?¡± Ye Sanshi was quick to respond, criticizing the idea, ¡°What are you thinking? You have to arrange everything properly, just as you¡¯re trained to do. You must take off your backpack, clothes, and place your belongings in the correct position. The emergency assembly is part of the training. Is there any point in training if you don¡¯t do it properly? Are you ready to be a soldier for two years or longer and sleep with your clothes on and covered with a blanket every night?¡± Embarrassed, Song Yuejin remained silent. Too embarrassed to speak. The others also had unpleasant expressions on their faces. ¡°Again?¡± Wang Ye exclaimed in frustration, cursing in his heart, ¡°Can¡¯t I sleep now?¡± He didn¡¯t bother to check the time as the watch was in the cabinet. Wang Ye estimated it couldn¡¯t be much past one or two in the morning. ¡°Hurry up and try to get some sleep! The person downstairs won¡¯t come up, so he definitely won¡¯t blow the whistle anymore,¡± Wang Ye reassured the others, attempting to calm them down. Though this assurance could only provide temporary relief, it was still better than lying there, wide awake and afraid to close their eyes. In truth, even if they were lying down, it was nearly impossible for them to fall asleep immediately. The emergency assembly was thrilling, and the subsequent three-kilometer run had drained them. On top of that, there was the constant worry that they might fail the next test and end up like the miserable comrades downstairs, who had to endure an hour of holding their fists. Sleep wouldn¡¯t come easy under these circumstances, and soon enough, the fatigue overpowered them, and they succumbed to slumber. Yesterday¡¯s training had already been incredibly intense, and they hadn¡¯t managed to get much sleep. The emergency whistle had been blown precisely at 12 o¡¯clock, meaning they had barely slept for a little over an hour. The lights had gone out at 10:30 pm, and despite their exhaustion, they were unable to sleep right away. The tension and stress from the day lingered, making it difficult to relax. Given these circumstances, it was no surprise that the four recruits in the dormitory quickly drifted back to sleep within a few minutes after lying down. However, their rest was abruptly disturbed by someone shouting, ¡°Fuck, emergency assembly!¡± In a dazed state, Wang Ye felt like he had just fallen asleep, and his mind was still filled with random thoughts. The sudden announcement of an emergency gathering shocked him awake, instantly dispelling his sleepiness. He opened his eyes, sat up, and started to put on his clothes to get ready. But then, he heard someone else exclaim, ¡°What the hell are you shouting for? Where did this emergency gathering come from?¡± Chapter 132 - Chapter 132: One Dream, One More Time Chapter 132: One Dream, One More Time Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In the dormitory, Wang Ye felt utterly bewildered. The sudden call for an emergency assembly had unnerved everyone, not just him. Liang Fan had already thrown his blanket down from his bunk in a hurry to get ready. Even though he was a bit late, Wang Ye decided to follow suit and jump down as well. However, Ye Sanshi¡¯s angry scolding froze the dormitory in silence, as if time had come to a standstill. After a brief moment of hush, Liang Fan embraced himself and cried out in pain, ¡°Damn it!¡± It was only then that Wang Ye realized he hadn¡¯t heard the assembly whistle at all. Glancing at Song Yuejin on the upper bunk across from him, Wang Ye couldn¡¯t help but mutter, ¡°1¡­ Class monitor¡­ 1¡­ 1 must be dreaming!¡± Even Song Yuejin seemed dumbfounded at that moment. He sat on his bed, turned to look at Liang Fan, and appeared somewhat at a loss. The nightmare had startled him awake, but it had also roused the others. ¡°Brother, if you keep doing this, someone¡¯s going to die!¡± Liang Fan said with a bitter smile. He had been sleeping soundly, but not only was he now wide awake, his blanket had also been thrown down. ¡°Hey!¡± Wang Ye let out a sigh of helplessness and lay back down. It was at this moment that Wang Ye noticed the other beds in the dormitory were still empty. This meant that no one had slept for long. In any case, it hadn¡¯t been an hour. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go back to sleep. Don¡¯t make a fuss. If there¡¯s an emergency gathering, they¡¯ll definitely blow the whistle. I¡¯ll wake you up too,¡± said Ye Sanshi, who was also taken aback by the unexpected situation. After all, he was human, too and needed rest. He was actually quite sleepy. And so, they all returned to their beds to sleep. ¡°Brother Fan, I¡¯m sorry. Why don¡¯t I help you pick up the blanket?¡± Song Yuejin offered quietly, a bit embarrassed. ¡°Forget it, I¡¯ll do it myself!¡± Liang Fan replied weakly as he climbed out of bed. The poor child, Wang Ye, was still struggling to get back to sleep, crawling up and down restlessly, feeling agitated from the earlier commotion. He knew it would take him a few more minutes to finally doze off again. At this moment, he wasn¡¯t in the frame of mind to pay attention to anything else. Half-asleep, Wang Ye faintly sensed that someone had returned to the dormitory. However, he didn¡¯t fully wake up. Instead, he turned over and lay on his side. The drowsiness was overwhelming. Even though he registered the sound of their return, his brain compelled him to ignore it. Amidst this haze, Wang Ye overheard Zhang Ping¡¯an¡¯s complaint. ¡°Be careful next time. If you wear my pants again, I¡¯ll be really mad at you¡­¡± Evidently, Zhang Ping¡¯an had found his pants. However, it seemed that they weren¡¯t left in the dormitory but had been worn by someone else. Wang Ye didn¡¯t dwell on this matter or pay much attention to it. He simply raised his hand to cover his head and ears, hoping to block out any further disturbances and get some much-needed rest. ¡°Shh! Shh¡­ Shh¡­ Shh! Emergency assembly!¡± This time, it wasn¡¯t just sleep-talking; the dormitory was facing a real emergency. The loud whistle in the middle of the night was piercing to the ears. ¡°Damn it, I just laid down!¡± ¡°What the hell?¡± Someone in the dormitory cried out in pain. It hadn¡¯t been more than twenty minutes since Qin Li and the others had returned. Some of them had barely settled on their beds. Zhang Ping¡¯an was searching for his pants using a small flashlight borrowed from Ye Sanshi. Others were wasting time looking for their shoes. Though they hadn¡¯t lost anything significant and had just gone to bed, now they were being disrupted. ¡°Quick, get dressed and pack!¡± Ye Sanshi had woken up when they returned and had earlier hushed them, advising them not to make too much noise. However, now he was asleep again. Being a veteran, he was accustomed to such situations and was mentally prepared for tonight¡¯s events. With authority in his voice, he began to shake the beds of a few deeply sleeping individuals, rousing them awake. As for Wang Ye, he didn¡¯t need any loud commands like before. Even in his sleep, he was more alert, so when the emergency whistle sounded, he immediately woke up. He sat up, just like he had done before, swiftly packing his clothes. In the dormitory, things were much smoother than the last time. The noise level had reduced significantly. The key difference was that everyone was mentally prepared this time. Ye Sanshi had warned them all, whether it was the four, including Wang Ye, who returned earlier or the six who came back later. They were all informed about the possibility of another emergency assembly that night. As a result, everyone took extra care with their clothes and shoes, not daring to toss them around carelessly. Wang Ye efficiently packed his belongings in an orderly manner, slightly speeding up his process this time. Once he was done, he dashed out of the door, not even bothering to pack his bag or buckle his belt. He remembered his promise to Wu Jianfeng that he would be the first next time. In fact, Wang Ye¡¯s speed this time was only marginally slower than Ye Sanshi¡¯s. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s head downstairs!¡± Ye Sanshi looked at Wang Ye and spoke. ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye replied promptly. This time, Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t wait long. He addressed the dormitory, ¡°Hurry up. 1¡¯11 head down first. You all must be down within five minutes.¡± During the first emergency assembly, Ye Sanshi and the other class leaders had been stationed at the door, urging everyone to gather. It was partly to help the newcomers. But this time, it was indeed a genuine emergency gathering. After quickly packing their belongings, they gathered in front of the dormitory building as instructed. Wang Ye followed Ye Sanshi downstairs, and as they reached the stairs, he heard footsteps coming from the floor above. However, he didn¡¯t pay much attention to it. Once downstairs, Ye Sanshi headed straight to his seat in Class 5, while Wu Jianfeng positioned himself at the corridor entrance. When Wu Jianfeng spotted Wang Ye, he didn¡¯t say anything, and Wang Ye reciprocated the gesture by standing not far from Ye Sanshi. Looking around, Wang Ye saw four others already standing outside. He noticed that he was the only recruit among them, while the rest were veteran squad leaders. However, this didn¡¯t necessarily mean that he was faster than all the other veterans. Some of them had taken a bit longer due to their concern for the recruits in their respective classes. In a matter of seconds, two more people rushed out of the stairwell ¨C one was a veteran, and the other a recruit from the second squad. Upon seeing the situation outside, the second squad recruit seemed slightly surprised at first, but then his expression relaxed. However, when his eyes fell on Wang Ye, he halted in his tracks. Clearly, he was struggling inwardly. He had assumed that being a new recruit, he would be the only one among the veteran squad leaders outside. Unexpectedly, Wang Ye had managed to outpace him this time. Five minutes passed, and all the recruits in the company had gathered. ¡°Attention¡­¡± The platoon leader on duty began forming the platoon, and each squad leader reported the number of people in their respective squads. After the counts were reported, Wu Jianfeng decided against making them run three kilometers this time. Instead, all the squad leaders turned on their flashlights and began inspecting their squads. Anyone who hadn¡¯t packed their bags properly or had other issues was immediately called out. This time, no warnings were given before being punished. Wu Jianfeng addressed them, ¡°I understand you guys must be tired from boxing just now. So, let¡¯s try something new. We¡¯ll walk like ducks this time. We just need to walk around the field.¡± This was a novel form of punishment that the recruit company had never done before. However, Wang Ye was familiar with this approach. As they were being checked outside, some of the veterans remarked that this form of punishment was not something done by humans regularly. It was a rare training method and was only brought out when something went wrong or someone made a mistake. Thankfully, Wang Ye didn¡¯t have to experience it this time. He passed the inspection. In truth, not many people were punished during this gathering. Only eight individuals were selected from the entire company, and among them was Qin Li, the unlucky one from Class Five. When Qin Li was called out, his expression was indeed pitiful, knowing he had been chosen for this special form of training.. Chapter 133 - Chapter 133: Spear Giving Ceremony Chapter 133: Spear Giving Ceremony Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation It was a wild night. There were three emergency meetings in quick succession ¨C one at midnight, another just before 2 o¡¯clock, and another at 3:30 am. During the last meeting, there were five points to address. The new recruits found it extremely challenging to get any sleep amidst the chaos. Wu Jianfeng was the one responsible for organizing the internal affairs, and his decisions were met with frustration and curses from many recruits. The exhaustion was evident as they dealt with their internal affairs, fighting off constant yawns. Even during the morning run, Wang Ye struggled, feeling light-headed and dizzy from the intense torment. Despite the hardships, there were some positive results. On the fourth attempt, everyone managed to pass the test, and there were no more punishments handed out. Within five minutes, the whole team could gather on time and prepare their bags. Thankfully, this time it was different from the previous three occasions. They didn¡¯t have to go through the grueling three-kilometer run after the roll call. Otherwise, Wang Ye believed there would still be people scrambling to collect their scattered backpacks and dropped washbasins. ¡°Look at yourselves! You all look like you¡¯re on the brink of death. You¡¯re eighteen or nineteen years old, full of energy when surfing the internet and playing games all night. Why couldn¡¯t you sleep well on your first night in the army?¡± After the morning run, the recruits gathered again. Wu Jianfeng¡¯s voice boomed as he looked at everyone. His words hit the recruits hard, leaving them feeling choked and frustrated. Sure, they could have spoken back, but it felt like their spit would only drown them in trouble. Was playing online games comparable to military training? Besides, practicing in broad daylight was one thing, but the previous day¡¯s intense physical training had drained them completely. Doing this at night was simply cruel. And even if someone had stayed up all night gaming, it wouldn¡¯t guarantee they¡¯d be in high spirits the next day. Clearly, Wu Jianfeng didn¡¯t care about their thoughts. In fact, he probably knew exactly what they were thinking, but he paid no attention to their reasoning. ¡°Young people should be full of vitality and drive. How about this? I don¡¯t like seeing you all like this. Today, I¡¯ll give you something exciting!¡± Wu Jianfeng declared, seemingly oblivious to the recruits¡¯ plight. Wang Ye¡¯s spirits perked up at the promise of something thrilling. Of course, Wang Ye wasn¡¯t looking forward to it. He just wanted to vent his frustrations. After not having slept the entire night, being presented with another stimulating task was infuriating. In truth, Wang Ye¡¯s mood mirrored that of all the other recruits. No one was in the mood for empty promises anymore. They had grown accustomed to hearing about rewards, good news, and excitement, only to be disappointed with the reality. But this time, they had misjudged Wu Jianfeng. ¡°I¡¯ll give you guns today!¡± Wu Jianfeng declared. With that one sentence, all the bitterness and resentment on their faces transformed into wide-eyed astonishment and genuine surprise. If it weren¡¯t for the strict discipline they had learned during their training, a wave of cheers would have erupted. Even without the cheers, their expressions said it all ¨C they were genuinely excited. Their mental fatigue vanished instantly. After all, what man wouldn¡¯t be thrilled at the prospect of handling guns? It was in a man¡¯s nature to admire martial arts and weapons, just as women loved beauty. Furthermore, they were now soldiers ¨C the opportunity to learn and train with guns was something they had eagerly anticipated. It was a significant step in their military journey. After being in the army for over a month, Wang Ye hadn¡¯t even touched a gun. The sight of soldiers from other companies carrying guns when he visited the neighboring regiment headquarters only fueled their anticipation. During this time, everyone had eagerly asked their squad leaders when they would get the chance to handle guns, but no one revealed any information. And now, the surprise had arrived unexpectedly. ¡°Haha, you like it, right? If you do, go back and get ready. During the morning exercise, I¡¯ll officially teach you how to handle the gun!¡± Wu Jianfeng announced with a smile. This time, when Wu Jianfeng laughed, the recruits didn¡¯t curse him in their hearts. They were too overjoyed and excited, including Wang Ye. On that day, despite their red and swollen eyes, the recruits were filled with enthusiasm after the announcement. Even during their internal affairs duties, their grip was firmer and more focused. Conversations buzzed in the dormitory. ¡°Do you think there will be bullets in the gun today?¡± ¡°You¡¯re dreaming! We won¡¯t get bullets now, but eventually, they¡¯ll give them to us. 1 wonder how long we¡¯ll have to wait before we can go for target practice!¡± ¡°Pa, pa, pa! Haha, just imagining myself holding a steel spear makes me feel so cool!¡± Qin Li said, pretending to wield a gun using a clothes rack and playfully slapping it. ii If only we had a camera. Shooting practice photos would be amazing!¡± ¡°Focus on discipline. This is internal affairs time,¡± the class monitor reminded them sternly. Qin Li¡¯s antics continued, causing Ye Sanshi to scold him for his lack of seriousness, particularly after being late to the Class 5 emergency gathering the night before. Everyone was eager to impress during internal affairs, especially since the standard of folding quilts had recently risen sharply, and Class 5¡¯s moving red flag was under threat. This warning sobered them, and they ate breakfast with less excitement, occasionally glancing over at Wu Jianfeng¡¯s table, brimming with anticipation for the gun training that lay ahead. Finally, it was 8 o¡¯clock in the morning. On the Red Flag Square in front of the camp, the guns were laid out neatly on a row of long tables. ¡°Hey, isn¡¯t this Nine-Five?!¡± ¡°It doesn¡¯t look like what we see on TV.¡± ¡°This is the type 81 model!¡± As the recruits approached and saw the guns, some couldn¡¯t help but whisper to each other. Wang Ye also noticed this. Indeed, it wasn¡¯t the standard 95 rifle that they had seen before. The 95 rifle was easily recognizable. Even if Wang Ye hadn¡¯t been a soldier before, he would have known what it looked like from media and movies. However, these guns appeared to be the Type 81, but Wang Ye wasn¡¯t too familiar with it. He hadn¡¯t paid much attention to firearms before joining the army. Soon, the team was lined up in front of the table. ¡°Today marks the 40th day of your training. In these past 40 days, to be honest, I haven¡¯t been very satisfied with you. However, despite my dissatisfaction, you are still soldiers. A soldier cannot be without a gun. That¡¯s why I¡¯m giving you guns today. 1 hope that after receiving your guns, you will not dishonor them. With the support and encouragement of these guns, 1 expect you to train hard and become qualified soldiers with real combat strength as soon as possible.¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s opening remarks struck a serious tone, even though it was a joyous occasion for the recruits. His words carried weight, and he challenged them to prove themselves. Despite his stern words, the recruits who stood straight didn¡¯t let his comments affect their excitement. They were eager to take on the responsibility and train with their guns, feeling a newfound sense of purpose as soldiers. If you want to say it, then say it. The sooner you finish, the more important thing is for you to give me the gun. However, the recruits¡¯ thoughts were a bit naive. After Wu Jianfeng finished speaking, the instructor Kang Hua also addressed the recruits. ¡°Comrades, you¡¯ve endured a lot over the past 40 days. We have witnessed your hard work and dedication. The company commander is tough on you because he has high expectations for his soldiers. If you haven¡¯t received his approval yet, remember that it¡¯s only temporary¡­¡± Kang Hua¡¯s speech lasted for at least ten minutes, and it made everyone feel a bit drowsy. Wang Ye couldn¡¯t help but complain silently, not expecting the instructor to be such a long-winded speaker. Fortunately, after he finished, the gun presentation ceremony began. ¡°Now, the gun presentation ceremony officially commences!¡± ¡°Recruit He Tao! ¡°Here!¡± He Tao, the first recruit of the first squad, shouted back and took a step forward. Wu Jianfeng stood in front of him. A class monitor approached with a Type 81 rifle at the side. Wu Jianfeng received it and raised the rifle with both hands. ¡°I hereby grant you a Type 81 Rifle. Gun number¡­¡± During the gun presentation ceremony, all the recruits stood straight, almost fearing that any mistake now would cost them their chance to receive a gun. ¡°Recruit¡­¡± One name after another was called out. Wu Jianfeng had clearly not wasted this time and remembered the names of nearly a hundred recruits. The distribution of guns was a time-consuming process, as each recruit received their gun individually. However, no one felt impatient today. After standing in the military stance for hours, what was another hour for the gun ceremony? ¡°Recruit Wang Ye¡­¡± Finally, it was Wang Ye¡¯s turn. ¡°Here!¡± Wang Ye replied loudly and stepped forward. Wu Jianfeng¡¯s expression was serious, treating Wang Ye no differently from the others. He took the gun from Ye Sanshi¡¯s hand and raised it in front of Wang Ye with both hands. ¡°I hereby grant you a Type 81 Rifle. Gun number¡­¡± The gun numbers followed a pattern, making it easier to memorize. The subsequent numbers would change according to the sequence. If each gun had a different number, it would be difficult to remember the gun numbers of all hundred guns. As Wang Ye received the Type 81 rifle with both hands, he felt its slight weight and chill. Yet, he didn¡¯t falter under its burden. In that moment, Wang Ye felt a surge of excitement. As he held the gun, its weight seemed to carry the mission and responsibility of a soldier. ¡°I will become a dedicated soldier, defending our country, facing challenges for the sake of our people, and protecting peace!¡± Wang Ye silently vowed in his heart. The gun he now held symbolized the start of his journey as a soldier, and he was determined to fulfill his duties with honor. Chapter 134 - Chapter 134: Hot-blooded, Im a Little Overwhelmed Chapter 134: Hot-blooded, I¡¯m a Little Overwhelmed Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°I vow to cherish this equipment as if it were my own life. 1 solemnly commit to strictly enforcing the equipment management regulations, and to operate, use, and maintain it with utmost care¡­¡± Around nine o¡¯clock in the morning, as Wu Jianfeng led the oath, the recruits who had just received the 81st bar made a solemn pledge of gun ownership. Despite a restless night, the entire company of recruits displayed fatigue with dark circles and red, swollen eyelids. However, their voices were resounding with newfound vigor. This newfound strength emanated from the steel spears they now held in their hands. Before having guns, they considered themselves mere trainees. Despite daily drills, they felt like complaining and were filled with thoughts of escaping and giving up, envious of the guy who had fought back against the instructor earlier. But as they gripped those steel spears, they felt the weight and coldness of the metal, and their hearts underwent a transformation. ¡°I am truly a soldier.¡± ¡°Mom, I¡¯ve got a gun!¡± ¡°From now on, I will protect our country!¡± Such were the thoughts of these warriors. Yes, with guns in their possession, even without bullets, they could rightfully call themselves soldiers. On the sidelines, the seasoned soldiers who had just handed over the guns during the training watched the rookies, witnessing their excitement as their faces turned red with newfound pride. Some people couldn¡¯t help but sigh, while others had a nostalgic gleam in their eyes. There was a time when they stood just like these new recruits before them. The moment they held the gun, they felt like they were reborn. And now? They couldn¡¯t wait to avoid touching that thing every day. Carrying everything for a five-kilometer run and a four-hundred-meter obstacle course was a burden. The problem was that the equipment weighed 3.5 kilograms. Although this little weight might not be significant for a seasoned soldier, being able to handle it, even if it¡¯s less than a pound, was considered an achievement. Not to mention when it¡¯s seven pounds, sometimes requiring it to be carried in hand or held¡­ After the oath, Wu Jianfeng looked at everyone. It was evident that he was pleased with the expressions of the recruits. ¡°Soldiers, the moment you pick up your guns, you must remember that you are protectors of our nation. Being a soldier is not just about wielding weapons; it¡¯s about shouldering the responsibility of defending our country.¡± He gazed around at the crowd, pausing for a moment before continuing, ¡°I know that many of you will remove your military uniforms in two years and return to civilian life. But what 1 want to emphasize is that no matter what the future holds, at this moment, you are soldiers with steel guns. Behind us are our motherland, our parents, our brothers, sisters, and fellow citizens. Our duty is to protect them and stand against any adversaries. Let our motherland, our parents, brothers, sisters, fellow citizens, and even yourselves after retirement, enjoy a peaceful and secure life. This is the mission of a soldier, and it is your mission now.¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s gaze intensified as he addressed the crowd, his voice resonating with determination. ¡°I hope each of you can embrace this mission wholeheartedly. Remember it, be loyal to it, and dedicate yourselves to it!¡± ¡°Yes, sir! 1 will shoulder the mission, remember the mission, be loyal to the mission, dedicate myself to the mission, and never falter in fulfilling it!¡± This time, not only the recruits but also the veteran squad leaders joined in the resounding chant. In that moment, Wang Ye couldn¡¯t discern the thoughts of others, but he felt an overwhelming surge of excitement within himself. The atmosphere had reached its peak. To be honest, even if he were about to head to the battlefield, Wang Ye wouldn¡¯t feel fear. Instead, he would be eager to charge ahead and confront the enemy with his gun. His blood was boiling with an indomitable spirit. As the military song echoed and came to an end, the gun ceremony, lasting over an hour, also concluded. The entire company was not sent to the training ground afterward; instead, they were brought back to the front of their dormitory and dismissed, each guided back by their respective squad leaders. Naturally, sleep was out of the question. Moreover, the current group of recruits was far too excited to even think about sleeping. They had just received their guns. Each recruit held onto their firearms as if they were newlywed spouses. ¡°Hehe, pretty excited, huh?¡± Ye Sanshi asked with a smile as they returned to the dormitory. ¡°Hehe, you bet, squad leader! I¡¯ve been dreaming about this day for so many years. 1 used to love playing with toy guns when 1 was young, and now 1 finally have a real one!¡± Liang Fan replied, his hand lovingly caressing the gun. The expression on his face was nothing short of joyous. Yet, no one mocked him at that moment. Because they all felt the same way. ¡°Don¡¯t mess around. Who told you to disengage the safety!¡± Ye Sanshi¡¯s face turned serious, and Zhang Ping¡¯an felt slightly embarrassed. Thankfully, it was Ye Sanshi who caught him. If it were anyone else, he would have likely been scolded or even reprimanded. Zhang Ping¡¯an composed himself, suppressed his excitement, and obeyed Ye Sanshi¡¯s command. ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Zhang Ping¡¯an quickly returned the part he had moved to its original position as instructed by Ye Sanshi. Ye Sanshi scanned the crowd with a stern expression before addressing them again. ¡°Let me make this clear: you are not children anymore. Guns are not toys. They are our weapons, the essence of a soldier¡¯s life, and at the same time, they can take the lives of others. When we handle guns, we must strictly adhere to the safety rules of weapon operation.¡± He paused and then looked at Zhang Ping¡¯an. ¡°You disengaged the safety just now. You should never touch that position again without orders.¡± Ye Sanshi had a different tone towards Zhang Ping¡¯an this time. He realized that he might have been too harsh earlier, and now he was trying to explain things more calmly. Qin Li and the others couldn¡¯t help but envy Zhang Ping¡¯an¡¯s luck. Why didn¡¯t they choose to be chefs and come to the army instead? However, Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t care about what others thought. He was biased toward Zhang Ping¡¯an. If anyone had objections, they could complain after they finished their training. But for now, they should keep quiet and obey. He addressed everyone again with a serious expression, ¡°Remember, guns are not toys. In the future, when you hold a gun, the safety must always be on without any exceptions. 1 will check it regularly, as will the platoon leader and company commander. If you fail to comply, be prepared for the consequences!¡± His words sent shivers down everyone¡¯s spines. Even those who had been toying with their guns immediately stopped. ¡°Alright, Wang Ye!¡± ¡°Here!¡± Wang Ye stood upright with his gun in his arms. ¡°Give me the gun. Go outside and wait for orders.¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Without hesitation, Wang Ye stepped forward and handed his gun to Ye Sanshi as instructed. At that moment, a shout came from outside, calling for one person from each class to step forward. Wang Ye headed downstairs, where he encountered a veteran he hadn¡¯t seen before. Despite the unfamiliar face, Wang Ye knew that he needed to follow the order. Before long, representatives from each of the nine classes gathered outside the dormitory building. ¡°I¡¯m the armament officer. I have the equipment you need. Come and get your stuff,¡± the armory officer announced without introducing himself, but his friendly demeanor contrasted with the seriousness of the class monitor. With a smile, he led the group to a door on the left side of the first floor that had never been opened before. Pushing it open, he revealed small wooden boxes inside. Each box had a number corresponding to their class number. Though the recruits were curious about what was inside, the officer didn¡¯t explain. Without hesitation, they each grabbed their respective boxes and carried them away. Chapter 135 - Chapter 135: The Great Function of Toilet Paper Chapter 135: The Great Function of Toilet Paper Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Type 81 Gang 1 Automatic Rifle, weighing 3.5 kilograms and measuring 955 millimeters without the bayonet.¡± Ye Sanshi was running through some specs in Class Five¡¯s dormitory. He held Wang Ye¡¯s 81st gun and began explaining its basic parameters to everyone. As he spoke, he proceeded to unload the magazine. ¡°This is a general-purpose magazine with a capacity of 30 rounds, designed to hold 7.62*39111111 steel core bullets. The effective range of these bullets is around 400 meters.¡± Ye Sanshi looked at the attentive audience and clarified, ¡°The effective range doesn¡¯t indicate the absolute maximum distance the gun can shoot. It means that a bullet can still penetrate an A3 steel plate of eight millimeters in thickness at a distance of four hundred meters. Furthermore, the rifle¡¯s firepower remains lethal even within 1,000 to 2,000 meters.¡± The room fell silent as everyone absorbed this information. They were surprised by the gun¡¯s impressive range and lethality, and they trusted Ye Sanshi¡¯s expertise, knowing that he based his statements on factual data. Ye Sanshi was pleased that no one questioned the information or raised any objections. Satisfied, he squatted down, still holding Wang Ye¡¯s gun, and proceeded to open the small wooden box that Wang Ye had just brought up. Originally, everyone in Class Five, including Wang Ye, had been curious about what was inside the small wooden box. Now, as Ye Sanshi opened it and revealed its contents, they all tilted their heads and widened their eyes in surprise. Some had even speculated that the box might contain bullets, even if they were just blanks used for training purposes. However, their speculations were proven wrong. The box contained no bullets, real or otherwise. Instead, it held various gun-cleaning tools ¨C a piece of cloth, a stack of towels, a bottle, and other small instruments. Ye Sanshi laid out the cloth, which was as big as a tablecloth, on the floor. Then, he picked up Wang Ye¡¯s gun and addressed the class. ¡°While the primary function of a gun is to fire bullets, it¡¯s equally crucial to understand how to maintain and clean the firearm to ensure it operates safely. Today, 1¡¯11 demonstrate the process of disassembling the guns. Please place your guns on your beds and take notes with pen and paper.¡± Upon his instructions, everyone in Class Five complied and arranged themselves with their pens and paper, ready to learn. Ye Sanshi started the demonstration, saying, ¡°Let¡¯s begin with the common magazine. As 1 mentioned earlier¡­¡± And so, Ye Sanshi proceeded to explain and introduce the various parts of the gun while providing insights into gun maintenance and care. Ye Sanshi¡¯s actions were deliberate, and his explanations were thorough, leaving no component unexplained. He patiently waited for everyone after each explanation, ensuring that they could take notes and absorb the knowledge. After demonstrating the disassembly, he proceeded to teach the proper use of the various tools in the box for maintaining the gun parts. He emphasized the importance of caution when handling gun oil, as it could be slightly corrosive, instructing them to wash their hands after contact. The process of disassembling and assembling a gun took nearly half an hour. Despite squatting on the floor without small stools, none of the recruits showed impatience. They attentively followed the steps and Ye Sanshi¡¯s instructions, diligently taking notes. Their behavior was remarkably different from their usual behavior in a regular classroom setting. As Ye Sanshi completed the assembly of the gun, the recruits thought the lesson was over. However, he surprised them by asking Wang Ye to fetch some toilet paper. Curious but obedient, Wang Ye quickly retrieved a roll and handed it to Ye Sanshi. With a smile on his face, Ye Sanshi addressed the class, ¡°What I¡¯ve taught you so far covers the basic maintenance and disassembly and assembly of firearms. But there¡¯s something else essential to using guns that I¡¯m going to teach you now!¡± Intrigued, everyone in the class widened their eyes, eager to learn the additional crucial information about using firearms. Then, everyone watched as Ye Sanshi placed the gun on the cloth and reached out to take the toilet paper from Wang Ye. At that moment, Wang Ye couldn¡¯t help but notice a slight twitch at the corners of his mouth. As he took the roll of toilet paper, he noticed an obvious palm print on it. Wang Ye couldn¡¯t help but think about what he had mentioned earlier regarding the corrosive nature of the gun oil. He realized that using this toilet paper for cleaning the gun barrel would not be a long-term solution; it would deteriorate quickly after just a few rounds of cleaning. He knew he had to clean it thoroughly. However, Wang Ye¡¯s intentions were his own. At the moment, Ye Sanshi had only pulled out a small portion of the toilet paper. Ye Sanshi took this opportunity to address the crowd, speaking about the significance of the gun barrel in any firearm. He emphasized that the stability and lifespan of the gun were heavily dependent on the cleanliness of its barrel. Neglecting its maintenance could lead to malfunctions, misfires, or even dangerous explosions on the battlefield, jeopardizing the lives of both the user and their comrades. ¡°This is an extremely critical point,¡± Ye Sanshi declared solemnly to the assembled group. ¡°Especially during battle, we don¡¯t have the luxury of disassembling and cleaning our guns every time we fire. Therefore, ensuring the barrel is clean is not only a personal responsibility for our survival but also a responsibility to our comrades and the success of the war.¡± With conviction in his voice, Ye Sanshi held up the toilet paper he had taken from Wang Ye. ¡°This roll of toilet paper represents our commitment to our own safety and to the success of our mission.¡± Looking at the attentive faces before him, Ye Sanshi raised the toilet paper in his hand and explained, ¡°During our gun training sessions, we often use toilet paper to plug the muzzle. However, it¡¯s essential not to tightly compress the paper into a solid ball. Instead, just roll it up slightly to create a barrier against dust and debris.¡± Gu Yingnan couldn¡¯t hold back and asked, ¡°Class monitor, wouldn¡¯t it affect our shooting if we stuff the paper into the muzzle? What if we encounter an emergency and don¡¯t have time to remove the paper?¡± Ye Sanshi gave a reassuring smile and replied, ¡°That¡¯s a valid concern. But as I mentioned earlier, we only use a small amount of soft toilet paper. This way, in case of an emergency, the gun can still fire bullets without any issue. A small amount of toilet paper won¡¯t obstruct the firing mechanism. Just remember not to force too much paper inside.¡± Another question arose, this time from Deng Hai. He suggested using a plastic cover for the muzzle, which would be thinner and might not affect the shooting. Ye Sanshi nodded in agreement, ¡°Yes, we do have rubber soft gun caps that serve a similar purpose. However, they tend to get lost easily, so most of us prefer the toilet paper method due to its simplicity and effectiveness.¡± He then turned to the group and asked if there were any more questions. After receiving negative responses, he concluded the discussion, ¡°Alright then, Wang Ye, I¡¯ll return the gun to you. As the vice-class monitor, you can go first in the practice session..¡± Chapter 136 - Chapter 136: Compete, Dont Do An Injustice to Yourself Chapter 136: Compete, Don¡¯t Do An Injustice to Yourself Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Wang Ye¡¯s gun had already been carefully maintained by Ye Sanshi, but this didn¡¯t affect the current operation. In fact, everyone¡¯s guns were in excellent condition due to their proper maintenance. Although Wang Ye hadn¡¯t undergone any formal training, he had retrieved the gun from the storeroom just now, and the process of handling it was a learning experience on its own. Taking cues from Ye Sanshi, Wang Ye carefully proceeded with the steps to handle the gun. He removed the magazine, pulled down the bolt, and checked the chamber to ensure there were no bullets. Of course, it was evident that there were no bullets in the magazine, as it would have disastrous consequences if there were any. Nonetheless, adhering to the correct procedure was crucial. Due to his lack of experience, Wang Ye¡¯s movements weren¡¯t as swift as Ye Sanshi¡¯s. He encountered some difficulties, and it required a bit of effort to dismantle the gun properly. After spending about a minute, Wang Ye finally succeeded in dismantling the gun, placing all the parts on a cloth in front of him before proceeding with the maintenance. Following Ye Sanshi¡¯s guidance, Wang Ye maintained the gun¡¯s parts using similar steps and techniques. Despite his current memory being only 1.5, he was able to recall the information learned from Ye Sanshi accurately. After the maintenance, Wang Ye remained silent and focused as he began to assemble the gun again. This time, the process was a bit faster, thanks to his familiarization with the assembly structure during the dismantling process. Within about 30 to 40 seconds, Wang Ye successfully assembled a fully maintained 81st Crossbow. He then changed the toilet paper on the gun barrel, making sure it was completely empty. Ye Sanshi was the first to applaud, praising Wang Ye for quickly and skillfully completing the task just by observing once. Others in the dormitory also clapped, though Wang Ye could sense that some of them were not genuinely impressed and were probably eager to try it themselves. Despite the applause, Wang Ye¡¯s mind was preoccupied with the system¡¯s response. ¡°Skill transformation failed!¡± The system¡¯s feedback had surprised him. He looked down at the pike in his hand, lost in thought about what could have gone wrong during the skill transformation process. It seemed that the issue with the skill transformation wasn¡¯t about firearms being unable to be converted, but rather the time taken during the disassembly and combination process. Wang Ye realized that spending over six minutes on the task might have exceeded the system¡¯s criteria for a successful skill transformation. Despite this setback, Wang Ye decided not to dwell on it too much. He knew that he could try again later and even attempt to perform the task without relying on the system. As Ye Sanshi selected the next person, Deng Hai, to attempt the challenge, it was evident that Deng Hai was determined to compete with Wang Ye. Deng Hai¡¯s movements were swift and efficient, and he managed to complete the entire process in less than four minutes, much faster than Wang Ye. However, Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t applaud Deng Hai¡¯s achievement. Instead, he calmly reminded him, ¡°Did you forget the authorization oath just now?¡± Deng Hai was taken aback by this statement. It appeared that Ye Sanshi was not only evaluating their skills but also emphasizing the importance of adhering to the rules and maintaining discipline during their training and operations. Ye Sanshi wore a stern expression, disappointed with what he had just witnessed. ¡°When you took the oath, you promised to cherish your guns as if they were your own lives.¡± ¡°But look at what you were doing just now.¡± Blackface Ye stared directly at Deng Hai. The gun was disassembled and reassembled hastily, with little concern for the impact and wear on its parts. Control over their strength was lacking.¡± ¡°Let me tell you, Deng Hai,¡± Ye Sanshi said in a deep voice, ¡°You can¡¯t judge a competition by its surface. As a newbie, holding a gun for the first time, your focus should be on following my orders and treating your gun and life with care, step by step.¡± ¡°Yes, sir! I was wrong!¡± Deng Hai admitted straightforwardly. Though Wang Ye noticed his clenched fists, he quickly lowered his head and apologized. Wang Ye didn¡¯t know what to say to him; it seemed like Deng Hai had lost his way. ¡°Put down your gun and run five kilometers on the field. Reflect on how you should value your life. And write a 5,000-word essay, due before tomorrow¡¯s roll call!¡± Deng Hai looked up at Ye Sanshi, clenching his fists even tighter and breathing heavily. ¡°Still not convinced?¡± Ye Sanshi raised an eyebrow. ¡°Report, I¡¯m convinced!¡± Deng Hai gritted his teeth. ¡°Your expression tells me otherwise! Step aside for now. You can run those five kilometers when you can smile at me.¡± Ye Sanshi¡¯s calm voice stunned everyone in class five. As the vice class monitor and a soldier of the 4th Company, Wang Ye could have pleaded for mercy. However, he chose not to. To be honest, ever since Deng Hai drank the smoked water, he had been trying to compete with Wang Ye. However, Wang Ye never saw him as a threat and allowed him to grow. But now, something had happened, and Wang Ye wouldn¡¯t help Deng Hai, nor would he hinder him. He knew that if he pleaded for Deng Hai now, it might improve Ye Sanshi¡¯s opinion of him, seeing him as a compassionate and friendly soldier. However, Wang Ye didn¡¯t want to create that impression. He didn¡¯t see himself as kind or value camaraderie. While Wang Ye had comradeship with the others in Class Five, especially Qin Li, Wan Baojiang, and the rest, Deng Hai was different. Wang Ye couldn¡¯t bring himself to pretend or maintain a friendly facade with someone who secretly resented him. If Deng Hai remained in the same company in the future, Wang Ye might even consider finding a way to remove him. Trusting someone who harbored such ill feelings was dangerous, especially on the battlefield, where your life depended on your comrades. Even though Wang Ye knew that eliminating enemies was better than keeping them, he hesitated to take such action. He didn¡¯t want to cause unnecessary grievances. Under the watchful eyes of Class Five, Deng Hai gazed up at Ye Sanshi, reminiscent of the night they drank and smoked together. Indeed, Deng Hai must be feeling very angry and frustrated at the moment. He had been putting in a lot of effort, trying to prove himself to Ye Sanshi and the rest of Class Five. Despite seeing other classes change their vice class monitor, Ye Sanshi had never brought up this matter within their class. This likely fueled Deng Hai¡¯s belief that if he outperformed Wang Ye, he would be praised and recognized. However, the reality was disappointing for him. Instead of receiving applause and acknowledgment, he faced the consequence of his hasty actions. ¡°Yes sir!¡± With a mix of emotions, Deng Hai eventually gave in, gritting his teeth and agreeing once again to Ye Sanshi¡¯s orders after a brief moment of resistance. Chapter 137 - Chapter 137: Lone Wolf, Basic Tactical Training Chapter 137: Lone Wolf, Basic Tactical Training Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The army was a melting pot, and being a soldier was considered a sacred profession. However, soldiers were also humans, each with their own personalities and temperaments. After joining the army, they were prepared to make sacrifices for their country when needed. Yet, they were not expected to be perfect in their personal lives. Deng Hai, from his perspective, believed he was not wrong in wanting to compete and challenge Wang Ye when he became the deputy class monitor. However, Ye Sanshi intervened and reminded him of the importance of unity and teamwork in the army. Ye Sanshi looked at Deng Hai lying on the ground and the people around him. He recalled the song ¡°Unity is Strength,¡± a lesson that might have been learned during primary school or possibly during their time in the army. Ye Sanshi emphasized that being alone might be acceptable outside the army, but once they joined, unity was paramount. He acknowledged that healthy competition could improve soldiers like Deng Hai, but he stressed that competition should not lead to division. Unity required action, not just words. Even though Ye Sanshi appreciated Deng Hal¡¯s ambition to compete with Wang Ye, he emphasized that unity was built on teamwork. ¡°No matter how strong a lone wolf is,¡± Ye Sanshi continued, ¡°it remains a lone wolf and cannot defeat a pack of wolves.¡± The analogy highlighted the significance of collective strength and cohesion over individual prowess. In fact, a lone wolf in a united and focused team can become a weakness and burden to the entire group. ¡°I admire your determination to not give up on yourself and your ambition to become an outstanding warrior, even when faced with the temptation of desertion. However, you have already isolated yourself as a lone wolf. ¡°Moreover, it¡¯s not that everyone is intentionally excluding you. It¡¯s that you¡¯re actively distancing yourself from the team and becoming disconnected.¡± Deng Hai remained silent, not even turning his head, though it was clear that he heard every word. ¡°Take some time to reflect on this. 1 will help you apply for leave this afternoon. Write your self-reflection and hand it to me tonight.¡± Ye Sanshi¡¯s change of mind was not surprising to Wang Ye and the others. They had recognized the seriousness of the issue after hearing Ye Sanshi¡¯s words. In reality, the students of Class Five didn¡¯t think Deng Hai deserved such harsh punishment. While he had been distant and reserved, he hadn¡¯t caused any trouble after the Smoke and Tea incident. He simply preferred to be a lone wolf, not participating in conversations, training, or even during rest. Previously, no one considered this a major problem. They believed that even without him, the nine of them could still function as a team. However, Ye Sanshi¡¯s intervention shed light on the real issue, making everyone realize why he chose to address this matter now. It wasn¡¯t solely about Deng Hai¡¯s lack of attention while disassembling and assembling the gun; it was merely the surface issue. The root cause was his disconnection from the team, which needed to be addressed. ¡°Alright, Gu Yingnan, you do it next!¡± Ye Sanshi spoke to Gu Yingnan before Deng Hai could say anything. Gu Yingnan, still a little confused, was taken aback and quickly replied, ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Taking a cue from Deng Hai¡¯s example, the other students proceeded with caution as they disassembled and maintained their guns, not rushing through the process. Of course, there were some who made mistakes during the disassembly, and Ye Sanshi scolded them accordingly. But these were minor issues in comparison. Deng Hai continued to stand there silently. He didn¡¯t move, and it seemed like Ye Sanshi had forgotten about him. Only the other students from Class Five occasionally cast glances his way. Eventually, after everyone was done, the ground under Deng Hai was visibly wet. Ye Sanshi then said, ¡°If you can¡¯t figure it out, then go for a run and think about it. Head to the track by yourself.¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Deng Hai got up, clearly in discomfort, and looked at everyone before walking out. ¡°Class monitor, 1 think we should assign someone to follow him,¡± Wang Ye suddenly suggested. It seems that Wang Ye was concerned about Deng Hai and wanted to ensure his well-being. In Wang Ye¡¯s perspective, Deng Hai was an extremely determined individual. He had the capacity to transform himself for the better, but Wang Ye also recognized the potential danger in pushing him too hard. If Deng Hai suffered another blow at this point, he might be pushed to make a regrettable decision. Wang Ye decided to take action and talk to the instructor about the situation. He knew that despite Ye Sanshi¡¯s casual remark earlier, the matter was serious, and they couldn¡¯t afford to ignore it. Having a deserter in their class would have consequences for everyone, and it was time for the instructor, who was usually not very involved, to step in and address the issue. He followed Deng Hai down, leaving the dormitory quiet and reflective. After a few moments of silence, Qin Li broke the silence, saying, ¡°To be honest, there¡¯s something off about Deng Hai. 1 didn¡¯t want to say it earlier, but if he wasn¡¯t in the army, I¡¯d have confronted him about his behavior multiple times a day!¡± Wan Baojiang chimed in with a muffled voice, ¡°You¡¯re not alone in feeling that way.¡± Wang Ye interrupted their conversation, ¡°Let¡¯s not dwell on this now. Go wash your hands, take soap, and go in batches. Leave your guns in the dormitory when you go out.¡± His directive helped the group focus on practical matters, and everyone agreed with his suggestion. Even after wiping their hands, the smell of gun oil lingered. Despite their efforts to clean up, it was challenging to get rid of entirely. The situation with Deng Hai had undoubtedly impacted the whole class, and it was evident that they needed to address it collectively. In the first batch, as Gu Yingnan and the others left, Ye Sanshi quickly returned and asked them to wash up too, leaving only Wang Ye behind. Wang Ye had an idea of what Ye Sanshi wanted to discuss, and he was proven right when the others left. Ye Sanshi addressed the issue of Deng Hai, acknowledging that they couldn¡¯t continue as they were. He expressed his intention to push Deng Hai to change, and he hoped that when Deng Hai approached Wang Ye for acceptance, Wang Ye would be willing to give him a chance. Ye Sanshi explained that if Deng Hai stayed, he would likely not be in the same class and might even leave their Fourth Company if he performed well. He emphasized how the attitude of the others in Class Five, especially Wang Ye, could influence and motivate the rest of the recruits. Wang Ye nodded, understanding the implicit message in Ye Sanshi¡¯s words. He didn¡¯t need to wholeheartedly accept Deng Hai, but he could put on a good show on the surface to maintain cohesion within the team. With the matter seemingly settled, they went to wash their hands, and at eleven o¡¯clock, the whole company assembled downstairs. Wu Jianfeng, the instructor, was informed of the situation with Deng Hai, but he didn¡¯t show much concern. They were then taken to a Basic Tactics Training Ground, a place they had seen but never trained on before. Chapter 138 - Chapter 138: An Unexpected Guest Chapter 138: An Unexpected Guest Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The Basic Tactics Training Ground was a vast field surrounded by barbed wire, positioned at one corner of the overall training area. It featured ten entrances and had ample space to accommodate an entire class for training simultaneously. Before commencing the tactical training, everyone had gone through thorough pre-training to prepare for the upcoming challenges. The training ground demanded them to crawl forward, and even the Iron Bones Hero Regiment¡¯s recruits faced a more demanding routine, dragging tires as they climbed. Despite their efforts, one particular individual had never managed to complete the course. Today, however, it was evident that the tactical training would be intense, with live ammunition involved. ¡°Grab your guns. Right now, you may have the aspirations to become warriors, but you are still far from being qualified soldiers,¡± bellowed Wu Jianfeng, standing at the forefront of the formation. He then pointed towards the tactical training ground beside him and continued, ¡°This is the path you must conquer to become qualified soldiers.¡± ¡°First platoon leader!¡± ¡°Present!¡± A platoon leader stepped forward. Unexpectedly, he dismissed the formation, but not for rest. Rather, he allowed everyone to freely choose a spot on the training ground to stand. ¡°Basic Tactical Movement Training, 30 meters!¡± the platoon leader announced, scanning the group. ¡°For the first 10 meters, you will crawl forward in a low position; for the middle 10 meters, you will crawl forward sideways; and for the last 10 meters, you will leap forward, hit the ground, and lie down with your guns ready.¡± ¡°Now, the second class monitor!¡± ¡°Here!¡± Squad Leader Li stepped up, responding loudly. ¡°Show the recruits how it¡¯s done!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Without wasting any time, the second squad leader positioned himself at one of the entrances of the barbed wire fence in the training ground. ¡°Lie down and get ready¡­ Begin!¡± The platoon leader held a stopwatch and swiftly moved to the finish line. As the second squad leader maneuvered swiftly under the barbed wire, Liang Fan approached Wang Ye and asked softly, ¡°Brother Wang, are you scared of this?¡± ¡°What¡¯s the use of being afraid?¡± Wang Ye replied calmly. Liang Fan chuckled, ¡°True, being afraid won¡¯t help, but you should be extra careful anyway.¡± As Wang Ye observed the barbed wire and its sharp spikes, he realized that if he was slightly taller, it would be easy for his skin to tear or his clothes to get damaged. Despite this, he wasn¡¯t afraid. His slim physique allowed him to lay low, making it unlikely for him to get caught as long as he moved carefully. Liang Fan warned him to avoid rushing and getting entangled in the net. Although it might affect his speed, Wang Ye prioritized safety over everything else. He knew he had an advantage with his cheat, which would allow him to improve gradually. As he used his skills to level up and integrate his experiences, he would become more adept at passing the test without risking injury. At that moment, someone else among the recruits exclaimed, ¡°Fuck, he¡¯s climbing so fast!¡± The second squad leader¡¯s impressive display of speed drew the attention of the others, but Wang Ye remained focused on his own approach, determined to tackle the course cautiously and steadily. Wang Ye watched as Squad Leader Li swiftly moved through the middle section under the barbed wire. ¡°18.13 seconds!¡± the platoon leader announced loudly, stopping his stopwatch the moment Squad Leader Li jumped out of the barbed wire fence and lay down. The recruits didn¡¯t fully comprehend the significance of the time recorded, but they knew it must have been incredibly fast, judging by the speed of the second squad leader. None of them dared to claim they could match such speed, as just looking at it sent shivers down their spines. The risk of getting caught by the barbed wire was too great, and the thought of losing a piece of flesh was terrifying. The platoon leader then explained the importance of the basic tactical training and its role as a key assessment at the end of their training. The passing score was 30 seconds, and the excellent score was 20 seconds. This revelation caused everyone¡¯s expressions to change drastically. Daily training on this task was going to be crucial. Gu Yingnan, who was standing beside Wang Ye, remarked, ¡°I finally understand why they gave us sewing kits when we enlisted!¡± Wang Ye glanced at him, understanding what he meant. In that moment, Wang Ye realized that the sewing kit was probably meant for repairing torn clothes and minor injuries caused by the barbed wire during training. It was a practical item to ensure that the recruits could continue their training despite any minor mishaps. With this revelation, Wang Ye recognized the importance of taking the training seriously from that day onwards. The tactical training was not to be underestimated, and they needed to give it their all to achieve the best results possible. He had initially believed that the sewing kit served the purpose of daily training and mending torn clothes. However, for over a month, no one had needed to use their sewing kits. The training uniforms provided were of high quality, and despite rigorous activities like climbing tracks and dragging tires, no one¡¯s uniform had torn. But now, the situation was different. The recent incident with Squad Leader Li had proven that even if the clothes couldn¡¯t be worn out through regular training, they could be damaged during intense exercises. Squad Leader Li had displayed incredible speed, and had he not been so quick, he would have undoubtedly torn his clothes on the barbed wire. ¡°Alright, everyone, gather around and pay close attention. Our next lesson will be conducted by the second class monitor, who will teach you how to handle a gun.¡± Although everyone had been issued guns, none of them knew how to hold a gun properly while in motion. The recent incident with the second squad leader climbing over the obstacle highlighted this need for training. It didn¡¯t matter how fast he had crawled; the onlookers were more concerned about his safety, and nobody paid attention to how he held the gun. Thus, it was essential to address this issue now. Without delay, the second-class monitor demonstrated various gun-handling techniques in front of the group. He showed them how to crawl forward, move in a low position, sideways, and in a high position, all while holding the gun correctly. He didn¡¯t rush everyone to try it immediately. Instead, he regrouped them by the barbed wire fence and began training their gun-handling skills with precise commands. ¡°What kind of stance is that? Did you sneak into the kitchen and exchange your brains with a pig¡¯s head today?¡± he scolded one trainee. ¡°Look at your current posture! Did 1 teach you to crawl like that? If you continue like this, the thorns on the barbed wire will tear you apart!¡± he shouted at another. The second-class monitor used familiar and colorful language. The class leaders continued their patrol, diligently correcting the movements of the recruits during the training. However, their training session didn¡¯t last long as Wu Jianfeng, who was observing from the side, decided it was time for practical practice. Wu Jianfeng spoke up, ¡°Alright, it¡¯s time to put what you¡¯ve learned into practice. 1 want each and every one of you to crawl through the barbed wire. Don¡¯t be afraid of getting hurt; remember the pain and learn from it!¡± However, just as Wu Jianfeng finished speaking, he and many others in the formation noticed a car approaching. The vehicle came to a stop nearby, causing quite a commotion among the recruits. ¡°Fuck, it¡¯s women!¡± ¡°Are they military doctors?¡± ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± The car door opened, and two female soldiers stepped out, easily recognizable by the red cross armbands on their arms. The recruits were intrigued and started discussing the unexpected arrival. The male soldier who had accompanied the two females explained, ¡°Fourth Company Commander, the Chief of Staff was aware that you would be starting your tactical training today. Coincidentally, the hospital arranged for doctors to go down to the basic level, so 1 arranged for them to temporarily join the recruit company!¡± The male soldier, who wasn¡¯t familiar to everyone, had accompanied the Chief of Staff to the recruit company on New Year¡¯s Day. Wu Jianfeng was taken aback by the surprise visit as well. She observed the two female soldiers approaching with medical kits in hand. Then, she turned her attention to the group of veteran squad leaders who stood tall and proud, almost puffing out their chests. Lastly, she looked at the recruits, who were perhaps not behaving their best at the moment. After a moment¡¯s thought, Wu Jianfeng smiled and said, ¡°Alright!¡± It seemed like she was open to the idea of the two female soldiers temporarily joining their training. Chapter 139 - Chapter 139: Female Soldier, Two at a Time Chapter 139: Female Soldier, Two at a Time Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation There were female soldiers serving in the military, and some of them were military doctors, which was a coveted prospect for many recruits. Even the seasoned soldiers had dreams of such an inclusion. However, dreams were not yet a reality. Unfortunately, the Iron Bones Hero Regiment¡¯s medical team had no female soldiers, nor any among the new recruits. The medical team consisted entirely of men, with male soldiers even handling nursing duties. The absence of female soldiers led the class monitors, who had previously been tough, to now stand straight and restrain their expressions. They were eager to showcase their gentler and more handsome sides, hoping to impress any potential female soldiers. The new recruits had only left their hometown forty days ago, and if they had been delayed a bit longer, some might have still been in school. As bachelors, they felt a longing for companionship and affection. With the female soldiers finally arriving, Wu Jianfeng and the others couldn¡¯t hide their excitement. As the two female soldiers and Wu Jianfeng saluted each other, one of the female captains took the lead in introducing herself with a smile, saying, ¡°Hello, my name is Ye Su.¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s face held a serious expression, but there was also a slight smile as he greeted the two female officers. He introduced himself as the Company Commander of the Iron Blood Fourth Company and the Company Commander of the Iron Bones Hero Regiment. The first female soldier, Captain Ye Su, and the second one, Lieutenant Ouyang Mingyue, both seemed young despite their officer ranks. ¡°Hello, Chief. My name is Ouyang Mingyue,¡± said the second female soldier, addressing Wu Jianfeng with respect. Wu Jianfeng, however, insisted that they don¡¯t need to be so formal and could call him simply Wu Jianfeng or Fourth Company Commander. The recruits were taken by surprise as they noticed Ouyang Mingyue¡¯s sweet smile and dimples. Her charm left some recruits mesmerized, and even Wang Ye heard the sound of fellow recruits swallowing their saliva in amazement. Wu Jianfeng then officially welcomed the two female officers to his recruit company, but before they could respond, he immediately turned to the recruits and urged them to applaud for the two military doctors. The recruits enthusiastically clapped, showing their genuine appreciation and warmth for their presence. A female soldier and a female military doctor. The presence of the two young and good-looking female military professionals was undeniably impressive, and it garnered applause from everyone. There was a noticeable balance in the recruit company, except for the occasional disturbance caused by the female mosquito that plagued them at night. The service center auntie, though part of the company, wasn¡¯t particularly eye-catching. Observing the scene, Wang Ye couldn¡¯t help but smile at the sight of Liang Fan, who seemed motivated by the presence of the female military doctors. ¡°I think I need to push myself even harder now,¡± Liang Fan remarked softly, feeling motivated. Wang Ye turned to him and chuckled, appreciating his determination. His smile hinted at his own thoughts about the situation. It was evident that Liang Fan had initially considered feigning injury to get an opportunity to interact with the attractive female military doctors. However, upon Wang Ye¡¯s reminder and seeing the eager and competitive expressions of the veteran squad leaders, he realized that such a plan might not work out as he had hoped. The squad leaders were also vying for the chance to visit the infirmary, especially when the two female military doctors were present. They were clearly trying to make themselves look more presentable and even taller to stand out from the others. Liang Fan¡¯s lustful enthusiasm quickly turned into disappointment and frustration. He cursed under his breath, realizing that getting intentionally injured wouldn¡¯t guarantee him any special treatment. Moreover, if he tried such a scheme, he could end up being manhandled by Ye Sanshi and make things difficult for himself in the long run. Realizing that trying to take advantage of the situation was not worth it, Liang Fan abandoned his plan to deliberately get injured. He understood that doing so would only reduce him to a mere tool for the squad leaders to use for their amusement. Was he going to let Ye Sanshi have a chance to get in touch with the female military doctor after he got injured? Wang Ye saw the change in his expression and smiled without saying a word. In any case, Wang Ye wasn¡¯t prepared to have a boyfriend or girlfriend right now. Women will only affect his speed of becoming a general. If he had the heart to talk about love, it would be better to curl up and sleep more. When he became an officer, or when he really had free time, there was no rush to talk about it. ¡°Alright, enough standing around. Did you see that? The military doctor in the regiment has already prepared everything for you. You can rest assured. Now, get up. But I¡¯m warning you, if anyone intentionally gets injured, 1¡¯11 still have our company¡¯s medics come over and attend to them after you come out!¡± Wu Jianfeng shouted loudly, and his words elicited laughter from the two female military doctors who were carrying medical boxes on their backs. Then, the class monitors started to demonstrate their skills. Originally, having one platoon leader on duty was sufficient. But now, all the class monitors had taken the initiative to help. ¡°Stand properly. Be careful when you climb later. Your movements must be precise!¡± ¡°Have you memorized all the movements? If not, I¡¯ll show you again. Pay close attention!¡± On Class 5¡¯s side, Wang Ye looked at Ye Sanshi speechlessly. He really wanted to say, ¡°Doesn¡¯t it hurt when you fall down and lie like that?¡± Of course, Ye Sanshi seemed unfazed by the pain at the moment. Looking cool in front of the female military doctor was a priority for him. Each of the class monitors showcased their abilities, causing a two-minute delay in the training that was about to begin. ¡°Come on, hurry up! Why is your butt sticking up so high? Adjust a little lower!¡± The recruits, one by one, began to climb across the tactical barbed wire, which was placed at a distance of two to three meters. During the climbing exercise, the old class monitors were more active than ever. They not only exhibited increased enthusiasm but also maintained a sense of civility. One of the class monitors cursed out loud at first but quickly recovered himself. As the recruits crawled through the barbed wire, they tried to hold back their laughter. However, as the exercise progressed, the initial laughter faded away. Under the barbed wire fence, there was no flat ground or grass, but instead, yellow mud with scattered stones made the task more challenging. The class monitors kept urging the recruits to push on. The recruits tried to pick up their pace, but the effort caused pain in their hands and feet. Occasionally, someone would let out an ¡°Ouch!¡± as they got caught in the thorns of the iron wire. Regrettably, a few even got minor injuries from the thorns. Of course, every time this happened, although their squad leader pretended to be angry, the moment they emerged from the barbed wire, he would quickly rush over to help and tend to the recruits¡¯ minor wounds. Chapter 140 - Chapter 140: You Look A Little Like Daniel Wu (1) Chapter 140: You Look A Little Like Daniel Wu (1) Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Do you know why we humans have language?¡± Kang Hua asked, lying on the grass near the edge of the training ground. Deng Hal, sitting cross-legged nearby, didn¡¯t immediately respond. Kang Hua continued, ¡°Language is a tool for people to communicate with each other. Every country in the world, even primitive tribes, has their own language. It¡¯s the biggest difference between us humans and animals.¡± He shifted into a more comfortable position, soaking in the sun. ¡°The ability to communicate and share information is what sets us apart and allows us to thrive as a species. Through communication, we can form groups, whether they are small like troops or villages, or large like nations.¡± Deng Hai finally spoke up, expressing his difficulty in getting along with others. ¡°1 just feel like I don¡¯t get along with them,¡± he said. Kang Hua turned his head to look at Deng Hai and asked, ¡°Can¡¯t get along?¡± Deng Hai nodded, confirming his feelings. ¡°Yes, we can¡¯t get along.¡± Kang Hua pondered for a moment and then questioned, ¡°Do you think you¡¯d get along better with others if I changed your class?¡± Deng Hai hesitated but then nodded earnestly. ¡°I¡¯ll work hard. As long as I leave class five, I¡¯ll do my best to integrate with the rest of the class!¡± he promised sincerely. Deng Hai listened carefully as Kang Hua spoke, expressing his feelings about the situation in class five. Kang Hua understood his perspective, but he knew that dwelling on who was right or wrong wouldn¡¯t be productive at this moment. Kang Hua then offered Deng Hai a chance to change classes. He suggested, ¡°Choose between Class 3 and Class 8, and 1¡¯11 help you change classes.¡± This approach was not a novel one; it had been used before with new recruits facing similar challenges in getting along with their classmates. Whether in recruit companies or veteran companies, such situations arose occasionally. If the issue was a personal one, they would try to find a way to guide and support the recruit. However, if the conflict was with someone specific, changing classes could be considered. Kang Hua pointed out that Class 3 and Class 8 were the other two squads where there were also a few recruits facing similar challenges, although not as severe as in Class 5. Nonetheless, he wanted to take this opportunity to resolve the issue together. Deng Hai felt a glimmer of hope. He contemplated the options for a moment before replying, ¡°1¡¯11 choose Class 3. Maybe a change will help me adapt better.¡± Kang Hua nodded, pleased with Deng Hal¡¯s decision. ¡°Alright then. I¡¯ll talk to the instructors of both classes and arrange the transfer for you. Just remember, making an effort to get along with your new classmates is crucial too.¡± Deng Hai expressed his gratitude, determined to seize this opportunity to turn things around and start anew in Class 3. ¡°Quick, get up¡­¡± ¡°Your speed is too slow. You need to reach the shore within thirty seconds to pass. At this rate, it¡¯ll take you forty seconds!¡± ¡°You need to move faster! In a real battlefield, you¡¯d be in grave danger with such speed.¡± ¡°Hurry up, hurry up¡­ If you don¡¯t improve, I¡¯ll call you ¡®turtle¡¯ for the rest of your training!¡± On the training ground, the squad leaders¡¯ shouts rose and fell, urging the recruits to move faster. Amidst the shouts, the recruits were indeed picking up their pace. After crossing to the other side, Wang Ye rushed back to the starting point, then lay down and continued crawling. Although some recruits got injured due to their initial haste, Wang Ye was more cautious and managed to avoid any mishaps. With his diligent efforts, Wang Ye quickly improved his basic tactical skills to level 2 (3/20). Leveling up allowed him to integrate crawling tactics experiences more efficiently, making his climbing smoother. Wang Ye learned various crawling techniques and methods, enough to reach the level of a first-class soldier, if not that of a sergeant or veteran. The only drawback of this skill was that it boosted experience and techniques but didn¡¯t enhance his basic attributes. Yet, Wang Ye was content as he quickly adapted to the training, avoiding injury from the barbed wire above. Still, he knew that experience and skill alone wouldn¡¯t make him invincible. Wang Ye pushed through the pain, his climbing speed steadily increasing, and his determination unwavering. Despite avoiding the iron wire spikes, there were still other hazards on the ground, particularly the deliberately placed sharp stones. His palms, knees, and elbows were bruised, some places even bleeding, but he pressed on. The barbed wire crawling tactic was designed to test not just physical endurance but also mental fortitude. As Wang Ye climbed, he could hear Wu Jianfeng¡¯s voice echoing, encouraging the recruits to embrace the pain as a part of growth. ¡°Pain is the only way for growth! Scars are our exclusive medals! Don¡¯t be afraid of bleeding, don¡¯t be afraid of getting hurt, get up for me.. I¡¯d rather you bleed on the training ground than die on the battlefield one day!¡± Chapter 141 - Chapter 141: You Look A Little Like Daniel Wu Chapter 141: You Look A Little Like Daniel Wu Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Brother Wang, is it comfortable to be touched by that sweet female military doctor?¡± After dinner, Ye Sanshi brought his men back and headed to the meeting with a pen and paper. When Ye Sanshi and the others in Class Five finally relaxed, their tense nerves eased. At this moment, Gu Yingnan, who was holding a sewing kit and had a hint of a mischievous smile on her face in Wang Ye¡¯s eyes, approached him and winked as she asked, ¡°Does it feel good to be touched by that sweet female military doctor?¡± ¡°Comfortable, my foot!¡± Wang Ye rolled his eyes at him. He said it as if he was the only one who was touched. As if he was getting pampered. The whole recruit company spent the last ten minutes of their meal receiving treatment. The only difference was that there were too many people. In the end, not only did the recruits and the original medics come, but the various squad leaders also lent a hand. Therefore, a large portion of the cases were not handled by the two female military doctors. Wang Ye, one of the three lucky people in Class Five, was treated by the female military doctor named Ouyang Mingyue. However, when treating his injuries, Wang Ye actually only exchanged a few words with her. ¡°Does it hurt?¡± ¡°It doesn¡¯t hurt.¡± ¡°You look a little like Daniel Wu¡­¡± ¡°Thanks¡­¡± Just those two sentences. This was because Wang Ye¡¯s palm was bleeding, and his elbow was scraped. He only needed to clean it with a simple medicinal solution and wrap it with a bandage. Of course, even so, it still made others envious. After all, many of them were attended to by the class monitor. For example, Gu Yingnan was reluctantly treated by Ye Sanshi. He felt jealous. ¡°Sigh, I think the arrival of these two military doctors might not be a good thing for us!¡± Song Yuejin said with a bitter smile. Seeing that everyone was intrigued by his words, he continued, ¡°Look at the state of our class monitors. They¡¯re all hyped up. The key is that they are on stimulants, but their job now is to lecture us.¡± Everyone was speechless. Some of the recruits who hadn¡¯t thought of this before also felt perplexed at this moment. That¡¯s right. During the tactical training just now, the squad leaders were so enthusiastic that they almost climbed down on their own. That enthusiasm¡­ ¡°Sigh, now that you mention it, 1 feel like the road ahead is dark!¡± Qin Li also seemed to have realized it belatedly and sighed with a tinge of regret. He didn¡¯t perform well in any of the events. He was the first person in Class Five to get injured, and then he was dragged to the female doctor by Ye Sanshi. Now that he thought about it, the two female military doctors would actually stay in the recruit company for a period of time. Instantly, he felt like he was in a bad state. ¡°Alright, alright, why are we talking about this? Talking wouldn¡¯t change anything. Hurry up and do your work, especially Qin Li. Look at your legs, you can even see your buttocks!¡± Indeed, just because Wang Ye didn¡¯t hang his clothes didn¡¯t mean that the others were unharmed. There were four people in Class Five whose clothes were torn. Qin Li, in particular, had a seven to eight-centimeter-long hole in his pants around his thigh. The others, such as Gu Yingnan, had small gashes on their right arms because they had moved too much in their lower position. The sewing kit that was given to them upon enlisting was now being put to use. When people were injured, the military doctors and medics would help. When their clothes were injured, they could only do it themselves. Although many recruits didn¡¯t know how to sew clothes at all, there were still people in the class who knew how to sew and could teach them. ¡°Hey, where do you think Deng Hai went? We didn¡¯t see him at the training ground just now. Didn¡¯t he go jogging?¡± At this time, Liang Fan spoke again. His clothes were fine, and the person who needed to sew his clothes became obedient under Wang Ye¡¯s words, but he didn¡¯t shut up. In fact, everyone had this question for a long time, but they didn¡¯t have the chance to chat during training. When they came back, Ye Sanshi was also there, so it was not easy for everyone to talk. Now that Ye Sanshi was gone, he really couldn¡¯t hold it in anymore. ¡°Yeah, I¡¯m curious too. Where did he go? He won¡¯t run away, right?¡± Qin Li was about to sew clothes, but when he heard this, he immediately raised his head. ¡°It¡¯s none of your business. Sew your clothes!¡± Then, Wang Ye looked at Liang Fan and the others, ¡°Don¡¯t talk about him. He won¡¯t run away. The instructor must be watching. He might be in the instructor¡¯s office. There¡¯s no point in talking about the specific situation now. Alright, those who should sew clothes, sew. Those who don¡¯t, memorize the questions.¡± Wang Ye didn¡¯t want to talk about Deng Hai. If he spoke ill of him, he would feel like he was talking behind his back. Alright, Wang Ye couldn¡¯t think of anything good to say about him. Therefore, he decided to stop this topic. For a moment, although some people in the dormitory felt uncomfortable, Wang Ye¡¯s words were still very effective. Some people continued to study how to sew clothes with their sewing kits, some people began to teach them, and some people took out theoretical questions and began to memorize them. Ten minutes later¡­ ¡°Someone¡¯s coming!¡± Suddenly, Zhang Ping¡¯an whispered from the door. In the dormitory, everyone quickly adjusted their sitting positions. In Class Five, whenever Ye Sanshi went out, Gu Yingnan or Zhang Ping¡¯an would usually place their chairs near the door. This was so that they could be aware of what was happening outside, and it was convenient for everyone in the dormitory to chat. It helped them determine if they could sit in relaxed positions. ¡°Go in and pack up.¡± Ye Sanshi was back, and more than one person was back. Deng Hai was back too. However, Ye Sanshi¡¯s face was dark, and no one said a word. They just watched Deng Hai walk in and start packing the things on his bed. What was going on? Everyone was confused. But Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t explain, so it wasn¡¯t appropriate for them to ask. They just watched. Deng Hai packed his blanket and then took his bucket. Did he drop out? What was going on? At this moment, everyone in Class Five was filled with doubts. No one expected Deng Hai to be transferred. Moreover, even if he wanted to leave, how could the instructor allow it? But if he didn¡¯t drop out, then what was the situation now? Soon, everyone knew. Another veteran squad leader came to the door. Everyone was familiar with the platoon leader. After he came in, he actually took the initiative to help Deng Hai carry a bucket and take some things. After they left, Ye Sanshi looked at the dumbfounded crowd and said, ¡°The higher-ups have decided that from now on, Comrade Deng Hai will be transferred to Class Three. In a moment, a new comrade from Class 8 will be joining our class. I hope everyone can get along well with the new comrade and work together!¡± ¡°Uh¡­¡± Everyone in the dormitory was stunned. No one expected Deng Hai to change classes. Moreover, if he changed, then so be it. Why did he go to Class Three and they got someone from Class Eight instead? What everyone didn¡¯t know was that the instructor was considering that only three classes in the company had such a situation. He wanted to solve the problem once and for all. So after dinner, he called the two recruits from the third and eighth classes who also had some problems down. After a simple meeting, they asked for their opinions and finally made this decision. Deng Hai went to Class Three, Class Three went to Class Eight, and Class Eight went to Class Five. Everyone in the fifth squad looked at each other. Then, they saw the second platoon leader passing by with a soldier from the third squad. After a while, there were footsteps coming again. At this moment, Wang Ye was stunned again. It was the third platoon leader, but Wang Ye didn¡¯t feel anything. However, the person who was hugging the blanket beside him stunned him. Yan Zhiming. That fellow villager and classmate from the class next door. It was actually him. Needless to say, with this appearance, he was definitely the new recruit from Squad Eight who had been transferred to Squad Five. However, his appearance was something that Wang Ye had not expected. Usually, he didn¡¯t seem to have any bad feelings with the recruits of the eighth class. He was very confused, but he couldn¡¯t ask now. ¡°Alright, Old Ye, I¡¯ll leave him to you. Although this guy is a little slow in training, he¡¯s not stupid.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Ye Sanshi nodded, and the platoon leader looked at Yan Zhiming, ¡°Work hard in Class Five. The fault of Class Eight is actually on me. Don¡¯t blame others. 1¡¯11 change classes for you now. It just so happens that your fellow countrymen are here too.¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Chapter 142 - Chapter 142: The Reason Why My Fellow Villagers Were Excluded Chapter 142: The Reason Why My Fellow Villagers Were Excluded Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Hello, everyone. My name is Yan Zhiming. I was originally a new recruit in Class Eight, but now I¡¯m in Class Five. Please take care of me from now on!¡± Placing his bedding on the vacant bunk left by Deng Hai, Yan Zhiming stood at attention, saluting everyone. ¡°No worries, I remember you are from the same hometown as our Brother Wang. Why did you change to our class?¡± At this moment, Qin Li, that guy, glanced at Ye Sanshi and couldn¡¯t help but speak up. Wang Ye was also looking at him, and since Deng Hai¡¯s bunk was right in front of him, they were now in a close face-to-face situation. But Wang Ye didn¡¯t speak up immediately. ¡°Alright, if you want to know something, we can talk later. For now, help Comrade Yan Zhiming tidy up his things. 1¡¯11 step outside for a moment. Wang Ye, keep an eye on discipline in the class!¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Surprisingly, Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t say anything else; he simply turned around. This made Yan Zhiming look at his departing figure with a noticeable hint of unease. Obviously, he believed that Ye Sanshi had a negative impression of him. ¡°My Liege!¡± When Ye Sanshi left, he called out to Wang Ye for help. ¡°I told you not to call me ¡®your Liege¡¯!¡± Wang Ye smiled and then looked at the others and said, ¡°This is our classmate. I can¡¯t believe they assigned him to our class this time.¡± ¡°Yeah, it¡¯s him! 1 knew it!¡± Qin Li exclaimed, and the others laughed too. ¡°Hey, brother, what happened in the Class Eight? Did you have a falling out with their squad leader?¡± Liang Fan went up and put his arm around Yan Zhiming¡¯s shoulder. It had to be said that with the identity of being Wang Ye¡¯s classmate, he easily assimilated into Class Five. ¡°1 wouldn¡¯t dare!¡± Yan Zhiming smiled wryly. Then he spoke again, ¡°Do you all remember the first news commentary we had? I was the one who was chosen after Brother Wang!¡± Before anyone could respond, he added, ¡°Do you have some impression now? 1 remember some of you made a scene!¡± Qin Li and the others continued the conversation, making Yan Zhiming feel a bit embarrassed, but since it was all out in the open, he didn¡¯t try to hide it. ¡°That time when I came back, the whole class was punished. They blamed me, thinking that 1 held them back and caused them to be punished. 1 said, ¡®Why didn¡¯t you go up if you could? Then I was isolated¡­''¡± ¡°Uh¡­ is that all?¡± Liang Fan widened his eyes, somewhat incredulous. The others felt similar; was this even considered a big deal? Well, sometimes it could be. His explanation sounded reasonable, but if they considered it this way, then every class would have problems. After all, there was no class that hadn¡¯t experienced a situation where individuals caused the whole class to be punished. In fact, in the first few days when they arrived, the squad leaders clearly looked for trouble and punished the whole class for any minor thing, just to show their authority. They could easily implicate the whole class. Of course, they did suffer a bit that time, being loudly criticized one by one in the corridor downstairs. Wang Ye and the others still remembered the shouting downstairs and the continuous punishment of push-ups for those who didn¡¯t speak up or made mistakes during the criticism, and then the renewed shouting when they continued the criticism of that night. Yan Zhiming had a bitter expression as he looked at Wang Ye. ¡°Well, that¡¯s the main reason, but another factor was because of you, Wang Ye!¡± ¡°Me?¡± Wang Ye was a bit confused. ¡°I¡¯m in Class Five, how am 1 related to what happened to you in Class Eight? And you ended up suffering because of me?¡± Yan Zhiming looked a bit helpless as he explained, ¡°Because of your excellence, 1 became the class leader¡¯s example of a good student. And because 1 was your classmate from the same hometown, they mentioned my name whenever they mentioned you. Every time the class leader would say, ¡®Look at Yan Zhiming, how excellent he is, and then look at you guys, how useless.¡¯ 1 was already isolated, and because of this, they had even stronger objections to me.¡± ¡°Heh, why bother with that? They don¡¯t want to play with you, but we¡¯ll be with you. From now on, you¡¯re part of our class. Forget about Class Eight and Three. When we train, we¡¯ll be tougher than them!¡± Liang Fan said, embracing Yan Zhiming. At the same time, just around the corner outside the corridor, Ye Sanshi had a surprised expression on his face, then he smiled and continued downstairs. He was eavesdropping by the wall because he felt that staying in the class, this new recruit might not speak the truth or might not dare to say anything. So he left, allowing Wang Ye and the others to communicate with him. And now, he had heard the reason. This was good. It wasn¡¯t a personal issue, and he had a connection with Wang Ye in Class Five, making it easy for him to integrate. With a smile, Ye Sanshi turned right downstairs. ¡°Report!¡± ¡°What¡¯s up?¡± Wu Jianfeng looked at Ye Sanshi at the door with a puzzled expression. ¡°Hehe, Commander, it¡¯s nothing. We have a new comrade in the class, and I plan to buy some cola to celebrate. Would you like some? Also, do you want me to get two bottles for the two new female comrades?¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s expression changed, looking like he was seeing a scumbag. ¡°Kid, did you break up with your girlfriend from home? Couldn¡¯t make it work? Don¡¯t tell me you¡¯re planning to keep one and look for another?¡± He glared at Ye Sanshi with a warning look. It was certain that if Ye Sanshi dared to nod at this moment, Wu Jianfeng would have given him a flying kick. Damn it, I¡¯m still single, and you dare to eat what¡¯s in the bowl while peeking at what¡¯s in the pot right in front of me? I¡¯ll kick you to death. Seeing Wu Jianfeng¡¯s expression, Ye Sanshi hurriedly shook his head. ¡°Commander, you misunderstood me. How could I eat what¡¯s in the bowl and look at what¡¯s in the pot? Actually, I was just joining in the fun earlier, enjoying the view, you know. 1 wouldn¡¯t dare to betray my girlfriend.¡± Pausing for a moment, he quickly added, ¡°Mainly, I¡¯m going to serve at the service club, and I thought of buying some more to bring back. Would you like two bottles of milk tea as well? And I¡¯ll check if the service club has any delicious snacks or something and buy some. 1 can claim reimbursement later!¡± ¡°Get lost! 1 don¡¯t need you to worry about it!¡± Wu Jianfeng said with a straight face. But then, after he turned around, another voice came from outside the door, ¡°Two bottles of milk tea. Also, see if the service club has any tasty snacks, buy some more, and I¡¯ll reimburse you later!¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Ye Sanshi grinned and responded loudly before turning around and running off. For Deng Hai, Yan Zhiming, and the other new recruits, this day might have been a new beginning. Similarly, for the other new recruits, it was a fresh start as well. They had been issued rifles. Becoming soldiers. But it was only afternoon, and many new recruits were already reminiscing about the days when they hadn¡¯t been issued rifles. They had rifles, but no bullets, and most importantly, they were not allowed to do anything with the rifles except lie down and crawl forward. That¡¯s right, the first twenty minutes in the morning were just an appetizer. In the afternoon, from one o¡¯clock to five o¡¯clock, the entire battalion had been crawling non-stop. Wang Ye only succeeded in mastering the basic tactics a little after eleven in the morning. By five o¡¯clock in the afternoon, he had already maxed out his proficiency¡­. Chapter 143 - Chapter 143: The Beginning of Pain, The Change of Company Commander Chapter 143: The Beginning of Pain, The Change of Company Commander Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Do not be afraid of pain, do not be afraid of injury. We are soldiers, scars are honors, calluses are skills. It¡¯s been almost two months since you all joined the army, don¡¯t you understand this principle yet? Look at your fists now, is this how a man should be? With such tender and delicate appearance, do you think your fists can defeat the enemy? Give it all you¡¯ve got! Let me tell you, Dr. Ye and the others are watching. Today, if anyone¡¯s wooden stake doesn¡¯t have bloodstains on it, they won¡¯t be allowed to eat later. You must hit it until 1 am satisfied before you can have your meal!¡± Behind the dormitory building in the new recruits¡¯ camp, there was a large lawn of unknown use. Before, Wang Ye and Wu Jianfeng used to sit on the concrete road beside it, roasting sweet potatoes. But at that time, Wang Ye didn¡¯t dwell on what the lawn was used for. But now, he knew. The lawn actually had pits, and at noon today, all the new recruits in the platoon were assigned to carry wooden logs. Each log was two and a half meters long. They carried the logs here and stood them upright in the pits on the lawn. Then, they filled them with mud and sand. Finally, all the squad leaders tied the logs with hemp ropes. After spending the whole afternoon hanging water bottles on the logs and holding their rifles, at five o¡¯clock during the physical training time, the entire platoon of new recruits was brought to the wooden stakes they had prepared in the afternoon. Punch. Just one word. In martial arts training, they start with the flesh and skin. As Wu Jianfeng put it, everyone¡¯s fists must develop calluses within half a month, and they must continue hitting the wooden stakes until they don¡¯t bleed anymore. This was a painful beginning. Even with the hemp ropes wrapped around the hard wooden stakes, hitting them with force would still make the fists ache. Especially after a few minutes of punching, the skin on the fists would be abraded, and then hitting them again would bring a tingling sensation. Wang Ye, wearing his training uniform, had fine sweat quickly oozing from his forehead and even his whole face. Actually, it wasn¡¯t that hot now; it was winter, and even in the southern part of the country, the temperature was only a little over ten degrees in the evening. However, the combination of exercise and pain made Wang Ye sweat continuously. Pain. Right after breaking the skin, hitting it again with a fist would make it hurt as if it was connected to the heart. Fortunately, Wang Ye was already accustomed to this kind of pain. Since the day of firing the gun until now, ten days had passed. In these ten days, if you looked closely at the palms, elbows, and knees of Wang Ye, you would know how hard the training was. Tactical training, even though Wang Ye had reached a high level on the first day, full of experience and skills, it didn¡¯t mean he wouldn¡¯t get injured during training. Having delicate skin and tender flesh would result in injuries like the ones on Wang Ye¡¯s shoulders from dragging tires. Of course, others weren¡¯t any better off. These days, the overall quality of life had improved, and even if some people had rougher skin than Wang Ye, it was still not rough enough. Everyone was covered in scars from the training. A few more minutes passed, and the hemp rope in front of Wang Ye was now covered with small dark red spots. At the same time, the expression of Wang Ye, who was clenching his teeth, began to relax gradually. Numb. The pain was diminishing. The skin on his fists had long since begun to crack open, but there was no blood in sight. Even the flesh wasn¡¯t visible anymore, as the knuckles were all black now. A little blood oozed out, but it was immediately soaked into the hemp rope on the wooden stake. ¡°Very good, Wang Ye is getting into the zone. Keep going, everyone! Qin Li, are you tickling yourself? Try a bit harder. If there¡¯s no trace of blood on the wooden stake after one minute, I¡¯ll let you knock it with your head and train your iron head skills. By then, you¡¯ll have a callus on your forehead!¡± Ye Sanshi came over, seeing the situation on Wang Ye¡¯s wooden stake, he was very satisfied. But when he turned around and saw Qin Li¡¯s stake, he immediately became furious. Hitting the wooden stakes was a task that couldn¡¯t be slacked off because you had to draw blood! You could easily tell from the condition of the stake. ¡°This is not about using force just because the squad leader is here; you can¡¯t slack off once the squad leader leaves. His words made Qin Li feel embarrassed, but he clenched his fists harder. At that moment, on the edge of the training ground, Wu Jianfeng shouted again, ¡°Let me tell you all, you must pass this test. We are soldiers of the Chinese military, and the world¡¯s best army is not just a boast. It is achieved through skill and ability. I¡¯ve told you countless times what real ability is. The honor accumulated from training scars is what real ability is. When you have calluses all over your body, even if you are not as tall as foreign soldiers, just one glare from you will make them shrink back because you are a qualified soldier of the Chinese military. Your eyes will be filled with the self-confidence accumulated from your regular training. Of course, this confidence cannot be gained by slacking off. So, give it your all, fight fiercely, and imagine the wooden stakes in front of you as the person you dislike the most. For example, your squad leader, me, or even the commanding officer, anyone goes!¡± Wu Jianfeng didn¡¯t avoid portraying himself or even the squad leader as a villain. After roaring, he looked at everyone for a moment, then turned around and walked slowly toward the shade of a tree. There, two figures were sitting under the tree. One long table, three chairs. Well¡­ There was another chair behind that was currently empty; that was the seat for the platoon¡¯s medic, but he hadn¡¯t arrived yet. ¡°Doctor Ye, you might have to wait a while longer. If you¡¯re bored, you can go back and take a rest for now,¡± Wu Jianfeng said with a smile as he walked over. His attitude was completely different from when he was training the new recruits. Ye Su also smiled, ¡°We¡¯re not bored. It¡¯s quite interesting to watch the new recruits train!¡± Next to them, Ouyang Mingyue chimed in, ¡°Oh, it¡¯s just a bit distressing. I¡¯m glad we, as military doctors, don¡¯t have to go through this kind of training!¡± ¡°Haha!¡± Wu Jianfeng burst into laughter, ¡°You medical staff have different responsibilities; you can¡¯t go through this kind of training. Besides, your hands are going to be sewing and performing surgeries. If they get calloused, you won¡¯t be able to do delicate work anymore!¡± ¡°That bastard! We¡¯re here, sweating and bleeding, while he¡¯s over there flirting with girls. 1 really want to go over and kick him!¡± Everyone noticed Wu Jianfeng¡¯s actions. Although it had become a common occurrence, every time they saw this scene, they still gritted their teeth in anger. Of course, they were all gritting their teeth in pain now too. ¡°Go for it, I support you!¡± Next to Yan Zhiming, Liang Fan turned his head, grinned, and replied softly. Yes, it was Yan Zhiming who said those words just now. In the past ten days, he had completely integrated into Class Five. No one ostracized him, and he was not isolated anymore. Compared to his time in Class Eight, Class Five felt like heaven to him. ¡°Hehe, Brother Fan, I¡¯m just talking. Look, even the squad leader doesn¡¯t dare to do it, so how could I dare to!¡± ¡°Yan Zhiming, if you dare to be sneaky again, be careful that I pull you out to train alone!¡± Suddenly, a voice came from behind Yan Zhiming. He shivered instantly and then clenched his fists, hitting the wooden stake in front of him like a rain of punches. Wang Ye saw this scene and smiled wryly. Of course, he didn¡¯t stop hitting the stake. Now he had enough experience; if he stopped, it would hurt later. Just keep hitting until the training is over, then it¡¯ll be fine. Chapter 144 - Chapter 144: Fancied? Chapter 144: Fancied? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°TSSSSSK¡± ¡°Does it hurt?¡± Under the tree, there was no shade left as the sun had set. Wang Ye placed his hand on the table, and in front of him was a female military doctor with the rank of lieutenant, helping him clean his wounds. ¡°Ouch¡­¡± She seemed sweet, with a gentle appearance, but her way of treating injuries was quite rough. She cleaned the wounds with alcohol and then nervously asked if it hurt. ¡°Tssssss¡­ No¡­ It¡¯s fine!¡± Wang Ye had nothing to say and couldn¡¯t possibly cry out in pain at this moment. He was not alone here; there were other new recruits nearby enduring the pain, saying, ¡°It doesn¡¯t hurt, go ahead and do whatever you need¡­¡± As the vice class monitor of Class Five, he couldn¡¯t embarrass himself. ¡°Well, let me wash it again for you!¡± Ouyang Mingyue glanced at Wang Ye and poured some more alcohol on a cotton pad before starting to clean the wound. Let¡¯s talk to distract you from the pain!¡± The woman focused on treating Wang Ye, but her voice reached him. ¡°Well¡­ what¡­ Tssssssssss!¡± She stopped and looked at Wang Ye, suddenly laughing. ¡°You really look like Daniel Wu, just a little darker!¡± As she spoke, Ouyang Mingyue blushed and lowered her head, giggling to herself. At that moment, Wang Ye felt a sense of hostility around him. When he turned around to look, he saw several veteran squad leaders who were helping new recruits with their wounds, all staring at him fiercely. Not just the veteran squad leaders, even the nearby new recruits, were looking at him with pain in their eyes. After all, Wang Ye had become the center of attention. Because when he came over earlier, he was actually walking toward the medical officer, but she took the initiative to call him over and help him. In this situation, it was natural for everyone to be envious. After all, there were only so many women, and this one was younger and more beautiful¡­ Honestly, some squad leaders wanted to loudly declare, ¡°You can¡¯t be together. You¡¯re not compatible in age. Wang Ye is still in high school, and you¡¯ve already graduated and started working. Are you really going for the cradle-robbing route? Why don¡¯t you take a look at us, the older grass? We¡¯re experienced and durable¡­¡± ¡°Hehe¡­ actually¡­ sigh¡­ I used to be quite fair-skinned before 1 enlisted!¡± Wang Ye didn¡¯t know what to say and casually chatted. Of course, this was also the truth. Before enlisting, Wang Ye was truly addicted to the internet, playing computer games at home and in internet cafes and sleeping in class at school. He had limited exposure to sunlight, so how could he be dark? But he had been in the army for fifty days now. From the beginning, standing in military posture to later doing tactical drills, especially the daily physical training, running in physical training gear. After so many days, Wang Ye might not be as dark as Ye Sanshi and the others, but the concept of being ¡°fair¡± had long left him. ¡°It¡¯s actually good to be a little darker as a boy. It gives you a sunny and handsome look. Besides, Daniel Wu is not that fair either!¡± The woman spoke as she started to apply medicine and bandage the wound. This time, Wang Ye remained silent until the bandaging was done, then he said, ¡°Thank you.¡± He stood up and waited on the side; his day was finally over. However, he still had to wait for the other new recruits to have their wounds treated. ¡°Unity is strength, this strength is iron¡­¡± Before dinner, a loud singing voice echoed in the cafeteria as usual. Soon, the new recruits entered the cafeteria, and the painful process began. Ouch! 1 can¡¯t hold chopsticks!¡± ¡°Me neither!¡± Although their hands were already bandaged, using chopsticks now was a bit difficult. Their fingers felt numb, painful, and weak; it was hard to control the chopsticks. Ding!¡± Wang Ye watched as the chopsticks in his hand fell down. He felt like crying but had no tears. He was very hungry, but he couldn¡¯t use the chopsticks now. ¡°What¡¯s the point of not being able to use them? Just use some force, the wounds have been treated and bandaged. Endure the pain and eat, of course, you can choose not to eat!¡± Ye Sanshi said nonchalantly. Not eat? Was that even possible? They were all starving to death, so how could they not eat? ¡°I¡¯ll eat even if I have to die!¡± Qin Li gritted his teeth, tremblingly holding the chopsticks to pick up the food. Wang Ye glanced at him, then picked up the chopsticks from the table again. It hurt, it was sore, hot, and a bit numb. Every movement felt like the skin on the back of his hand was tearing apart. But Wang Ye gritted his teeth and endured it. He had to eat; he had to eat. ¡°Hey, Bother Wang, that beautiful female military doctor seems to be interested in you!¡± During the break after dinner, Ye Sanshi had gone to smoke, and in the dormitory, Yan Zhiming leaned toward Wang Ye, winking. Wang Ye gave him a look and said without humor, ¡°Stop it! She is at least 23 or 24 years old, while 1 am only 19. Do you think we are suitable?¡± ¡°Hehe, they say women like older men. Although she has more than one ¡®gold brick,¡¯ she¡¯s still pretty!¡± Qin Li also smiled playfully, joining the fun. Compared to the other squad members and squad leaders who were worried sick, the members of Class Five seemed to have a much better mindset. Of course, mainly because they admitted that Wang Ye was better looking. Also, it was the time to establish brotherhood and camaraderie. The fact that girls showed obvious interest in Wang Ye naturally didn¡¯t lead to any improper thoughts from them. However, Wang Ye didn¡¯t really have that intention. He spoke without much enthusiasm, ¡°Forget it. I¡¯m not here to chase girls. Besides, it¡¯s too early. If we wait a couple of years, and if there¡¯s a girl like that, by that time, 1 might be an officer or something, and then I¡¯ll have the leisure and time to consider it.¡± He acknowledged that Ouyang Mingyue was indeed attractive, with dimples and a smile that would meet the criteria of many men looking for a partner. But he was not the kind of guy who stumbled around helplessly in front of a woman. He didn¡¯t join the army to pick up girls. If he wanted to do that, why would he join the army in the first place? Moreover, it was too early now. If he waited a couple more years, and if he became an officer or something by then, he would have the time and energy to consider such things. ¡°Hey, Brother Wang, love and army life don¡¯t conflict. You might miss this opportunity. After all, she is a military doctor and even an officer!¡± Yan Zhiming continued. At this point, Wang Ye couldn¡¯t help but give them a playful smile. ¡°Alright, enough about this. If you guys like her, go for it. Don¡¯t drag me into it.¡± Having said that, he stood up to get some water. ¡°Okay, okay, we won¡¯t mention it. Let¡¯s talk about your 400-meter run tomorrow. Are you confident you can get the third-class merit?¡± Yan Zhiming said as he followed Wang Ye. Behind him, Yan Zhiming endured the criticism without minding it and quickly spoke again. But this time, he changed the topic. ¡°Yeah! Brother Wang, do you have confidence for tomorrow? You¡¯re just a little over a second away. Can you beat him this time?¡± Gu Yingnan also chimed in. Today was already Saturday, and tomorrow was the weekend. Although the new recruits hardly had any rest during the weekend, in a day, except for the physical training in the afternoon, they wouldn¡¯t be training. In the morning, they would shower and do laundry, and in the afternoon, they would clean up. Of course, that was for other people. Over the past two or three weeks, Wang Ye had been running the 400 meters every weekend. Occasionally, he would go during lunch or afternoon physical training as well. As a result, Wang Ye¡¯s 400 meter hurdles level had already reached level two (2/20). However, Wang Ye¡¯s results hadn¡¯t improved much. His current best time was one minute, thirty-three point fifty-four seconds. It seemed like the gap wasn¡¯t big; Huang Dayong¡¯s best time was one minute, thirty-two point forty-five seconds. But, this was the 400 meter hurdles, and after reaching this limit, everyone believed that as you went higher, you needed to consider your condition and performance. Moreover, Wang Ye¡¯s last two runs had slipped to one minute, thirty-four seconds. In everyone¡¯s eyes, he was already at the limit. Even Ye Sanshi consoled Wang Ye not to take it too seriously, as the drop in performance was mainly due to being too tired during training recently. He asked him to rest well on the weekend and relax before trying again. But only Wang Ye knew that he was deliberately controlling his performance. Because he wanted to wait for marksmanship. If someone in the brigade won the 400 meters run, they would be awarded third-class merit as the battalion commander had already decided. This was effective for the new recruits before they went down to their platoons. But Wang Ye felt that if he won this third-class merit now, he might not be able to do well in marksmanship. In the marksmanship training for new recruits, it was possible for others to get a third-class merit if they scored full marks, but if it was him, it was likely he would only receive an award of merit. Even during the new recruits¡¯ final assessment, if he became a training model, excelled in all categories, and secured the top position, it would be the same. There was no way he could get three or even four third-class merits. Even if he earned them through his own efforts, the battalion commander would need to think about it. If they really did that, the matter might need to be escalated to the division headquarters or even higher for approval. After all, a new recruit who hadn¡¯t even gone down to his platoon, getting three or four third-class merits, was indeed too much. However, Wang Ye still wanted to get them. So, he wanted to hold back his time a bit and see if he had a chance to get that third-class merit in marksmanship. After all, over the past ten days since he received the rifle, he had been training his aim every day. After converting his aiming skills, he was quite confident that he could achieve a score of fifty. In this situation, how could he not try? As for whether he could win the third-class merit now, and then later win another one, and whether the battalion commander would change his mind, Wang Ye only wanted to say that was up to the brigade commander. He would do his best to fight for it. If he could get one more, then one more. Wang Ye, who was drinking water, heard that and couldn¡¯t help but smile bitterly. ¡°I don¡¯t know, but I feel the chances are slim. Just look at my hand¡­¡± ¡°I told you to skip training today but you refused, and now you¡¯re saying this?!¡± Ye Sanshi entered the room at this time. Wang Ye looked at Ye Sanshi and immediately slowed down his speech. ¡°Class Monitor, 1 can¡¯t keep avoiding training. I feel that this weekend might not be successful either, so 1 might as well participate in the training now. As for running tomorrow, I can use it as a chance to get familiar with the track and gain experience. Actually, I¡¯ve had this idea for the past few times, trying to see if there are any easier techniques and rhythms. 1 want to wait for a day when I¡¯m confident and call the company commander over, asking him to notify the higher-ups that 1 will break the record!¡± Although Wang Ye deliberately controlled his performance, he still wanted to give them some preventive measures so that they wouldn¡¯t worry too much about him reaching the limit of his abilities and not being able to improve in the future. ¡°Huh?¡± Ye Sanshi was surprised, as Wang Ye had never mentioned this before. But now he didn¡¯t think too much about it and nodded, ¡°That¡¯s good, just be sure to know your own limits. But remember, we don¡¯t have much time left in the new recruits¡¯ training, only about 30 or 40 days. You have to speed up!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye saluted with his bandaged hand.. Chapter 145 - Chapter 145: Family Letters Chapter 145: Family Letters Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In the middle of the night, Wang Ye, lying on his bed, closed his eyes. A list of his personal attributes appeared in his mind. [Strength: 1.15] [Speed: 1.35] [Stamina: 1.8] [Vision: 1] [Memory: 1.5] [Reaction: 1.3] [Storage space: 1 cubic meter] [Skills:]¡­ Pull-ups level 3 (9/40), Frog Leaping level 2 (13/20), Military Boxing level 2 (8/20), 400-meter obstacle level 2 (2/10), 5-kilometer cross-country level 3 (7/20)¡­ Basic Tactical Movement Level 3 (Maximum), Aim Level 2 (8/20), Basic Boxing Training Level 1 (1/10), Type 81 Rifle Combination Level 1 (9/10)¡­ [Skill Points: 2] Fifty days had passed, and all of Wang Ye¡¯s attributes, including his weakest vision, had been raised to 1 due to the upgrade of his aiming skill. One of the most remarkable improvements was his physical strength. Before enlisting, Wang Ye¡¯s stamina was only 0.9, but now, after 50 days, it had doubled. This kind of growth could truly be considered rapid. The other recruits in the company were also improving, but not as dramatically as Wang Ye. According to his system attribute evaluation, most of them, unless they were sports students before enlisting, had physical strength between 0.8 to 0.9. Now, their stamina was probably at 1.1 or 1.2. Fifty days might seem short, but with high-intensity training day after day, it was a significant period for their physical growth. This was also the reason why recruits were not allowed to smoke during the first six months. Of course, their growth paled in comparison to Wang Ye¡¯s. Obviously it was because Wang Ye¡¯s training results were directly enhanced by having a system, and the system resulted in his rapid improvement in a short period of time! After closing the attribute page, Wang Ye gradually fell into a deep sleep. ¡°One minute and forty-one seconds and twenty-one milliseconds. At the regiment camp, on the 400-meter training ground, Wang Ye came back panting as Ye Sanshi, the class monitor, walked over with a stopwatch in hand. Don¡¯t be discouraged by today¡¯s results. Your hand has a huge impact!¡± ¡°Phew.¡± Wang Ye took a few deep breaths. After calming himself down, he raised his head with a smile, ¡°I won¡¯t be discouraged, class monitor. I know what I¡¯m doing. It¡¯s not urgent anyway. As 1 said last night, I¡¯ll just take it as honing my skills and familiarizing myself with the venue. After taking a break later, I¡¯ll head to the obstacle course and try my luck there!¡± Wang Ye was prepared to reveal more of his potential today. Of course, he didn¡¯t have to run multiple times at once. He planned to use the skills and experience gained from the system upgrade when he tackled the other side of the obstacle. Improvement was a process, and the system¡¯s enhancements came in waves, so Wang Ye couldn¡¯t continuously demonstrate the full extent of his improvement. ¡°Yes, let¡¯s take a rest first before heading to the obstacle course later.¡± With only Wang Ye and Ye Sanshi present, the latter didn¡¯t put on a strict face. Though his expression was stern, he smiled a lot, and his conversation was calm and casual. He took a sip from his water bottle. Ten minutes later, Wang Ye strolled over to the obstacle course and proceeded to navigate the obstacles one by one. Around 1:40 p.m., Wang Ye and Ye Sanshi started making their way back to the recruit company. ¡°Class monitor, the duty platoon leader just called for a letter to be received.¡± Before Ye Sanshi entered the dormitory, someone inside spoke impatiently. Ye Sanshi halted for a moment but then went back inside the dormitory. ¡°Alright, as usual, let¡¯s review military theory today. If you pass, I can help you get the letter later. If you don¡¯t pass, just leave the letter there for now. You can get it once you pass!¡± Ye Sanshi had a smile that made everyone want to punch him, but no one dared to. For a moment, the members of Class Five lined up for the spot check. After all, everyone was eager to receive letters from home. Being away for more than 50 days had led to increased homesickness. Actually, that wasn¡¯t the case. When they sang the military songs during the New Year¡¯s Eve party, it caused many recruits to cry and made the entire company, from the commander to the squad leader, anxious for days. ¡°What the hell have you memorized? Where¡¯s your brain? Alright, talk about it tomorrow!¡± Gu Yingnan was the first to be called up. Unfortunately, he was humiliated by Ye Sanshi. There was no punishment because not receiving letters was a punishment in itself. Then, the second and third recruits were called up. The process was efficient as Ye Sanshi asked three questions each. Wang Ye was also chosen but easily passed. Military theory was relatively simple, testing memory, and his memory now depended on his improved attributes. ¡°Alright, you three work hard on your own. You can come to me for a spot check every afternoon from now on.¡± Out of the ten members in Class Five, three failed, and seven passed. After Ye Sanshi finished the spot check, he turned to Wang Ye and said, ¡°I¡¯ll get your letter. You maintain discipline in the class!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± After Ye Sanshi left, Yan Zhiming¡¯s expression turned dark as he looked at Wang Ye pitifully. ¡°Don¡¯t look at me; you need to memorize these yourself. Besides, didn¡¯t you receive a letter last week? Are you sure you have more this week?¡± Yan Zhiming said with a pitiful expression, ¡°1 don¡¯t know. What if there is? It¡¯s like a dream!¡± In truth, everyone had the same thoughts. Not everyone received a letter every time. Usually, in a squad, two or three letters were considered a lot. But Ye Sanshi would keep it a mystery and set the assessment target without revealing who received letters. He would only tell you if you had received a letter or not once the assessment was complete. If you received one, he would give it to you; if not, he¡¯d simply say, ¡°Wait for next time.¡± This was an effective way to motivate the class, but for the recruits, it felt like torture, especially for those who consistently failed. But everyone kept their thoughts to themselves. Soon, Ye Sanshi returned with a letter and a package. ¡°Wang Ye, you have a letter. Liang Fan, this package is for you.¡± There was no need to mention the other five recruits who passed the spot check. At this moment, they all had disappointed expressions. Of course, the other three looked at Ye Sanshi as if they wanted to ask but didn¡¯t dare to. ¡°Why are you looking at me? I don¡¯t know if you have any. You can pretend you didn¡¯t,¡± Ye Sanshi teased, glancing at Gu Yingnan and the other two. ¡°Thank you, class monitor!¡± Wang Ye accepted the letter. He knew without even looking that it was from home. He had only written letters to his family, so it could be no one else¡¯s response. As for Liang Fan, he opened the package and looked at the sender¡¯s information with a big grin. ¡°My brother is so generous!¡± Translation: Nonsense! He only wrote letters to his family. Who else would reply? As for Liang Fan, after receiving the package, he looked at the sender¡¯s information and grinned, ¡°Wow, my brother is really thoughtful!¡± Looking at everyone, he maintained a smile and said, ¡°My brother sent this. We grew up together, wearing open-crotch pants when we were kids. Last time 1 wrote to him, 1 mentioned that I was craving the braised pig trotters from home, and they must be in here. Everyone, let¡¯s taste them later.¡± In the military, it was allowed to receive packages. In fact, some comrades had already received packages from their hometowns before, and they contained some snacks. For example, Zhang Ping¡¯an received snacks from his girlfriend, and Wan Baojiang did too. Last time, his girlfriend even mailed a small box of snacks to him directly. ¡°Come on, don¡¯t waste time!¡± Young people¡¯s emotions come and go quickly. Qin Li and others hadn¡¯t received any letters or packages, but Liang Fan did, and they eagerly crowded around him. Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t care and just watched with a smile. This was actually a tradition; letters sent out had to be checked. When they were sent back, the squad leader wouldn¡¯t usually read them unless the letters caused significant emotional fluctuations among the new soldiers, in which case the squad leader would have a talk with the soldier. As for packages, they had to be opened in front of the squad leader to prevent any contraband. ¡°Alright, I¡¯m going to open it now!¡± Without using any tools, Liang Fan opened the package. He tore open the plastic bag outside and found a small cardboard box inside. ¡°I¡¯ll help you unpack!¡± Everyone was eager to help, and Liang Fan didn¡¯t waste any time. He removed the familiar packaging and tore off the tape on the cardboard box. ¡°Brothers, I¡¯m about to reveal the prize¡­¡± Liang Fan held the box and looked at everyone, speaking with a smile. ¡°Alright, stop dilly-dallying, just open it!¡± Ye Sanshi urged. The next moment, Liang Fan opened the box. Indeed, they immediately saw vacuum-packed braised pig trotters, several of them, with a folded piece of paper on top. Hey, don¡¯t fight over them, don¡¯t fight!¡± Liang Fan said, but the paper was snatched away. However, the braised pig trotters inside were quickly devoured. ¡°What on earth is this!¡± Yan Zhiming also reached into the box, but he didn¡¯t grab a pig trotter; he found a small boxed item with a strange picture of a cup-like thing on it! ¡°Oh my, what¡¯s this¡­¡± Suddenly, Song Yuejin looked astonished. ¡°All, fuck!¡± Liang Fan hugged the box tightly. ¡°Hmm?¡± Wang Ye looked at him in surprise, and the others were also intrigued by their reactions. What was going on? There¡¯s something else inside!¡± Ye Sanshi walked over at this moment. ¡°All¡­ Squad leader, it¡¯s nothing, really. It¡¯s just garbage. I¡¯ll throw it away later!¡± Liang Fan reluctantly handed over the box. At this moment, Wang Ye and the others were all curious and gathered around to take a look. Ye Sanshi held the squashed box and reopened it. His expression froze slightly as he looked at Liang Fan. ¡°This is truly your good brother!¡± Ye Sanshi heavily emphasized the term ¡°good brother.¡± ¡°Haha!¡± Song Yuejin couldn¡¯t hold back his laughter at this point. Liang Fan felt a bit embarrassed. And Wang Ye and the others, at this point, were also wide-eyed because they saw it too. Under the box, there were books, and they were those kinds of books with extremely provocative and seductive covers¡­ ¡°Hahaha¡± someone couldn¡¯t suppress their laughter, while others even secretly reached out, wanting to take a look. ¡°Snap!¡± Ye Sanshi opened his hand and stopped the person, saying, ¡°What are you doing?¡± ¡°Hehe, well, Squad leader, I just want to broaden my horizons¡­¡± Qin Li grinned lewdly. ¡°Get lost!¡± Ye Sanshi scolded without mercy. Suddenly, Wang Ye, who had been containing his laughter, looked at the small box in Yan Zhiming¡¯s hand. Earlier, he hadn¡¯t thought much about it. But now, a flash of insight struck him, and he knew what it was¡­ ¡°Oh my God!¡± Looking at Liang Fan, Wang Ye couldn¡¯t help but exclaim inwardly. Damn, he was truly a good brother. Not only did he send food, but he also included these ¡°enjoyable¡± books. Most importantly, he thoughtfully prepared such a self-pleasuring toy¡­ ¡°Brother Wang, why are you looking at me like that?¡± At this moment, Yan Zhiming also happened to look over, noticing Wang Ye¡¯s strange expression, and asked in confusion. Young people nowadays were quite innocent; although online shopping existed, most people in this age group hadn¡¯t been exposed to it much. E-commerce platforms and various bizarre items found online might be unknown to them. This was why Yan Zhiming was holding the item, and for a while, he didn¡¯t realize anything strange. The others hadn¡¯t figured it out yet either¡­ But that was only temporary. The moment Ye Sanshi looked at the letter in Liang Fan¡¯s hand, the truth was exposed. ¡°All! Liu Hui, fuck!¡± A wailing cry echoed from the fifth squad¡¯s dormitory. Chapter 146 - Chapter 146: Who Asked the Commanders Daughter to Steal a Cigarette? Chapter 146: Who Asked the Commander¡¯s Daughter to Steal a Cigarette? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation On this day, in the dormitory building, nearly everyone from other classes heard Liang Fan¡¯s screams. Of course, they didn¡¯t know the reason. However, everyone saw and heard when the second platoon leader reported the situation of the second platoon. He said that the second platoon was missing a person. After that, many people who could see the training ground after cleaning the exterior hygiene area also noticed that someone had been running there¡­ Liang Fan, who had just committed social suicide, had received a package this time. The transition from surprise to shock was too rapid. Even though he had been jogging on the track for half an hour now, he still had no intention of stopping. Even though he was out of breath, he continued to close his mouth and grit his teeth from time to time with great determination¡­ He was confident that if he could return home at this moment, he would undoubtedly give his childhood friend, who had grown up with him, a piece of his mind. Did that friend not understand what was happening here? How could such a prank be pulled? He thought about the laughter in the dormitory and how Ye Sanshi had pretended to be angry and in pain while suppressing his laughter. He simply wished he could bore a hole through the track. As he glanced at recruits from other squads, who came to tidy up the field¡¯s exterior nearby, he noticed how they were looking at him. This fueled his sense of indignation even more. In this moment, he felt as though everyone was well aware of what had occurred just earlier. Now, everyone was laughing at him. And if he wasn¡¯t mistaken, this kind of incident would undoubtedly spread throughout the army in the future. His military career going forward would inevitably be affected by this day¡¯s unfortunate event. Moreover, even if he were to retire from the military, this incident would follow him for the rest of his life¡­ ¡°Bang! Bang!¡± At five in the evening, post-cleaning, on the piling training ground behind the dormitory building. Liang Fan was rather unhinged today. He clenched his teeth and pounded the wooden stake with a flurry of punches. Upon witnessing this scene, Class Five¡¯s students exchanged glances and shared smiles. Even the discomfort caused by training seemed to diminish. Today¡¯s joke was indeed quite significant. It was significant enough that just thinking about it or seeing Liang Fan like this made everyone want to laugh. ¡°What¡¯s so amusing? Hit harder. 1 want to hear that sound!¡± All of a sudden, Ye Sanshi approached Yan Zhiming¡¯s side and shouted at him. Yan Zhiming promptly complied. He heightened his strength and punched, enduring the discomfort. ¡°Hmph, target the vital points. It¡¯s training time now. Should 1 catch any of you daydreaming again, expect to join me in extra practice later.¡± Ye Sanshi¡¯s ¡®fight¡¯ was, of course, a challenge. Ever since everyone began learning military boxing, he relished using these words to intimidate everyone. After all, during their practice fights, they would essentially be pitted against each other. They were almost destined to learn their lessons the hard way. Of course, there were some fresh recruits who possessed impressive skills. For instance, a few students from martial arts schools demonstrated considerable ability. A few class leaders truly proved themselves difficult opponents to best. Yet, the seasoned class monitor would not hold back on anyone. If the True Martial University students were too brash, he¡¯d have them face two or even three opponents on their own. It was said that this tough approach was designed to exert pressure. But in reality, he was merely employing the pretense of combat to impart crucial lessons. Hence, this had become the favored phrase of the veteran soldiers responsible for training the new recruits within the company. He often asserted that he would drag anyone he chose into fight practice. Simultaneously, while Wang Ye and his peers focused on honing their combat skills¡­ Within the recruit company¡¯s company commander¡¯s office. Wu Jianfeng sat nervously in his office, intently perusing the documents before him. Suddenly¡­ Ding! Ding! The phone on his desk jolted, startling Wu Jianfeng. ¡°Tsk, how could 1 be so careless¡­¡± Wu Jianfeng muttered under his breath and hastily stashed the documents into the desk drawer. He then took a deep breath and answered the call. ¡°Hello, this is Wu Jianfeng.¡± ¡°Hey, Little Wu!¡± ¡°Yes, sir! Commander!¡± Wu Jianfeng immediately recognized the voice on the other end of the line. He promptly sat up straight and responded earnestly. ¡°Um¡­ Do you happen to have any cigarettes?¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Wu Jianfeng was taken aback. ¡°It¡¯s like this!¡± The regiment commander¡¯s voice echoed from the phone once more. ¡°I was thinking, if you didn¡¯t have any cigarettes to smoke, you should have informed me. There was no need for you to have Yingying steal my cigarettes, right?¡± Boom! At that moment, Wu Jianfeng felt as though a bomb had detonated in his mind. His scalp tingled. Then, a surge of frustration surged within him. Wu Jianfeng instantly rose to his feet. ¡°Sir, please wait three minutes. No, make that three minutes. I¡¯ll provide you with an answer in three minutes!¡± With that, Wu Jianfeng did not hang up the phone and dashed out of his office. ¡°Gather the hell up, all of you!¡± Wu Jianfeng stormed out of his office and dashed straight for the door. Circling around the dormitory building, he arrived at the rear and bellowed at the new recruits on the training ground. This spectacle astonished numerous veterans. The two female soldiers, who had just brought the first aid kit and were waiting to assist the recruits, were taken aback as well. Since joining the recruit company, Wu Jianfeng had never exhibited such an aggressive demeanor toward them. Indeed, they had only interacted once, but even then, his tone conveyed the kind of agitation one would associate with their mother. His demeanor, coupled with his flustered and exasperated disposition¡­ In truth, the recruits were equally confounded. However, given Wu Jianfeng¡¯s outburst, everyone promptly halted their activities and converged at the edge of the training ground. ¡°Speak up, who coaxed the Commander¡¯s daughter into swiping his cigarettes this afternoon?¡± With that single question, the entire company¡ªrecruits and veterans alike¡ªfelt their hearts racing. ¡°Damn! Could this really be true?¡± Wang Ye also found himself dumbstruck. His gaze darted around to his comrades. He aimed to discern whose expression might be revealing a hint of guilt. ¡°Afraid to take responsibility for your actions?¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s eyes blazed as he scrutinized the recruits, bellowing, ¡°1¡¯11 give you one chance. Step forward now, or 1¡¯11 have the Commander¡¯s daughter identify you, and you¡¯ll face the consequences!¡± Wu Jianfeng was truly incensed at this juncture. It wasn¡¯t a significant offense for recruits to engage in secret smoking. Even if he caught them in the act, he¡¯d likely have the squad leaders manage the situation internally. However, today¡¯s event wasn¡¯t merely about covert smoking. For heaven¡¯s sake, the cigarettes were swiped from the regiment commander himself. Moreover, he orchestrated the theft through the four- or five-year-old daughter of the regiment commander. In that moment, the entire line of recruits wore baffled expressions, secretly sizing up their fellow comrades. They pondered who among them could have dared such an audacious act. Certainly, a certain recruit appeared especially pale. ¡°Reporting¡­ Reporting¡­¡± Upon hearing footsteps approaching from behind him, Wang Ye involuntarily turned around. He wasn¡¯t alone in his response. Others also faltered, despite their familiarity with military discipline. The situation was too absurd to ignore¡­ Each member of the formation was eager to identify the audacious culprit. Wu Jianfeng¡¯s gaze pierced like lightning, instantaneously fixating on the Class 7 soldier who had stepped forward to report. His class monitor promptly turned ashen and pounced on him, delivering a swift kick. ¡°Are you out of your mind?¡± After the Class 7 monitor kicked him to the ground, he berated him. The class monitor was growing increasingly frustrated. He had been planning to get a good review this year and then carry on to the next one. However, under these circumstances, the soldier he had brought with him was responsible for such a disgraceful act. Already in his fifth year, he hadn¡¯t been the best, and over the past five years, the regiment commander might not have even remembered his name. Yet this time, he was certain that he¡¯d be engraved in the regiment commander¡¯s memory for the rest of his life. Chapter 147 - Chapter 147: Wu Jianfeng Is Going to Be Famous Chapter 147: Wu Jianfeng Is Going to Be Famous Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Class Seven¡¯s leader had completely lost control, his true energy driving him into a frenzy. Meanwhile, on the periphery of Class Seven, a few fresh recruits were also quivering with trepidation. This was because these few were in the know about the situation, and they had even shared in the outcome. But they vowed that they hadn¡¯t foreseen things spiraling into this state. They hadn¡¯t even remotely imagined that the girl outside the compound was none other than the squad leader¡¯s daughter. In fact, they had assumed she was a local girl, perhaps from the neighboring townsfolk. After all, with her grimy appearance, she looked every bit like those village urchins darting about in the rural expanses. Truth be told, it wasn¡¯t just a lone girl out there ¨C it was a trio of mischievous kids indulging in wild antics. Their laughter and playfulness echoed over the wall, heard clearly by the eavesdroppers. In the end, Zhang Bin, the rookie who had taken the brunt of the blow, conceived a rather mischievous notion. Noticing the absence of their squad leader, he stealthily scaled the wall and called out to the youngsters beyond¡­ ¡°Cl¡­ Class Leader, I genuinely had no inkling that she was the Regiment Commander¡­ the Regiment Commander¡¯s daughter. I¡­ 1 honestly believed she was a local villagers¡¯ child. Moreover, I never instructed her to filch the Regiment Commander¡¯s cigarettes. I handed over the money, a cool fifty, and tasked them with the errand!¡± Zhang Bin, who had been on the receiving end of the kick, was left floundering on the ground. He couldn¡¯t have predicted such a turn of events. With all his might, he pledged that he had indeed made the payment and he had indeed dispatched them for the purchase. He had forked over fifty bucks for a pack of cigarettes, and it pinched his heart. Yet, he could never have anticipated that instead of buying the cigarettes, she took them from the regiment commander¡¯s house. At this very moment, his inclination was to burst into tears. Simultaneously, the remaining trio from Class Seven, privy to the situation, found themselves drenched in sweat. For they realized there were no plausible means of evasion. After all, as the four were responsible for their respective territories, the incredulity of Zhang Bin having procured cigarettes without their knowledge seemed far-fetched. What compounded their plight was that each of the three also harbored three cigarettes within their pockets. In one phrase, capturing the exhilaration they had initially felt and the panic now gripping them, one could only label it an utter mess they had brewed. That very cigarette was, unbeknownst to them, the leader¡¯s own¡­ In this instance, the contents within their pockets seemed more akin to explosives and detonators¡ªthose of the most volatile and igniting kind¡­ ¡°Fuck¡­ You even persuaded the Regiment Commander¡¯s daughter to fetch cigarettes for you!¡± Their squad leader, his irritation mounting, seemed poised to unleash another kick. Yet, just as the blow seemed imminent, Class Three¡¯s Leader intervened, pulling him aside to thwart the strike. ¡°Enough, settle down!¡± Class Three¡¯s Leader admonished. The primary rationale behind this intervention was the ongoing reorganization and the accentuation of civil conduct and leadership within the troops. Otherwise, his impulse would have been to deliver a well-aimed kick amidst the current circumstances. Gazing upon a nearly tearful Zhang Bin, the CLass Leader¡¯s visage turned stern as he ordered, ¡°Get up and accompany me to the Company Headquarters!¡± Before the assembled onlookers, Wu Jianfeng clenched his fists and ground his teeth, restraining his impulses. The foremost factor deterring him was witnessing Class Seven leader¡¯s prior kick. Had that not occurred, he might have been the one administering the blow. ¡°All of you from Class Seven, gather here. I refuse to believe any among you are oblivious to this!¡± Wu Jianfeng gestured toward Class Seven and shouted. With a somber countenance, he then departed the scene. He still had the responsibility of reporting back to the Regiment Commander. Simultaneously, he needed to ascertain the full truth of the matter. Yet, despite turning on his heel and retracing his steps, his fists remained clenched. The absurdity and exasperation of this situation were beyond measure. Undoubtedly, he was bound to garner notoriety this time around. This wasn¡¯t an incident that could be brushed under the rug. The new of the incident had spanned across numerous recruits. Even if the current concealment was successful, news of this caliber would invariably disseminate upon deployment to different companies. At that juncture, Wu Jianfeng would metamorphose into a legendary figure encompassing the entire regiment, division, and potentially even the army. The soldier under his command had, in fact, conspired to goad the Regiment Commander¡¯s daughter into filching her father¡¯s cigarettes! This, without a doubt, constituted a colossal jest. The moniker ¡°Wu Jianfeng¡± might well reach the ears of not just the Commander but the entire hierarchy. Reflecting on this, an urge swelled within him to pivot and throttle this soldier. Curse it all! He had harbored aspirations of attaining renown, yet the route he found himself embarking upon was ludicrously inconceivable! ¡°This guy¡¯s a genius, damn it, he actually pulled off something like this!¡± ¡°Unbelievable! He have the guts to pull off something like this? I wouldn¡¯t even consider it if 1 had stolen Blackface Ye¡¯s cigarettes!¡± The formation could no longer contain its silence. While the formation¡¯s structure remained intact, murmurs rippled through the ranks, accompanied by subdued sighs exchanged between the soldiers. ¡°Hush! Attention!¡± In this moment, the Class Leader snapped back to reality. Gazing upon his assembled troops, he inhaled deeply, immediately refocusing to instill discipline. ¡°What¡¯s all this bickering about? You¡¯re soldiers, for heaven¡¯s sake. Does discipline mean nothing to you?¡± With a stern countenance, the Class Leader quashed the brewing turmoil among the recruits, paving the way for them to resume their formations. ¡°No squabbling, no commotion. This isn¡¯t your affair.¡± In succession, the seasoned squad leaders patrolled the vicinity, maintaining a watchful eye to deter any clandestine whispers. ¡°Tell me, detail by detail, what transpired before and after. Spare no details!¡± Within the confines of the Company Commander¡¯s office, the members of Class Seven had been summoned. Both the Class Seven Leader and the Class Three Leader were present. Even the instructor had joined the gathering. Not limited to their presence, two female military doctors had positioned themselves outside the door, keen to eavesdrop. ¡°Sister Su, this rookie from the field army is quite the firebrand. Who¡¯d have thought he¡¯d dare to pull off something like this!¡± ¡°Hush, let¡¯s hear what they have to say!¡± Eavesdropping outside the office, Ouyang Mingyue seemed inclined to chat, whereas Ye Su¡¯s interest was entirely centered on hearing titillating tidbits. For Ye Su, this marked a novel occurrence, a captivating diversion she¡¯d never encountered before. ¡°Just¡­ it was like this¡­ Captain, I promise, all I did was ask them to purchase cigarettes; 1 never instructed them to pilfer from the Regiment Commander!¡± Within the office, Zhang Bin¡¯s eyes brimmed with tears. Wu Jianfeng¡¯s expression darkened. He extended his hand, retrieving the half-pack of cigarettes from Zhang Bin¡¯s grasp. Fixing his gaze upon the lowered heads of the Class Seven soldiers, he inquired sternly, ¡°Where are the cigarettes?¡± ¡°Report¡­ Reporting, I have three here!¡± ¡°Report¡­ Sir¡­ I also have three!¡± Under the intense scrutiny of the Class Seven Leader, the trio of recruits mustered their courage and extracted crumpled cigarettes. These cigarettes, though retrieved, hadn¡¯t been granted the chance for a smoke just yet. A Platoon Leader stepped forth to collect the cigarettes, each one seized with a palpable tension. Meanwhile, Wu Jianfeng¡¯s fists had clenched, the half-pack of cigarettes in his possession now crushed. ¡°Excellent. Has anyone else been informed of this?¡± Through clenched teeth, Wu Jianfeng inquired, his composure fraying. The remaining members of Class Seven maintained their silence, yet their heads remained held high. ¡°Captain, it¡¯s most likely confined to these four. They were assigned to maintain hygiene in Zone C. The others are stationed in Zone B,¡± Class Seven Leader responded, his words edged with vehemence as he turned his gaze towards the trio. Class Seven¡¯s specialization lay in external affairs, consequently managing a sizable portion of the camp¡¯s sanitation, divided into two sections. ¡°Understood. Class Seven Leader, take them away.¡± Wu Jianfeng, struggling to contain his seething anger, issued the command. In truth, the urge to unleash his rage in physical form had always loomed within him. Yet, he restrained himself. Once the flushed-faced Class Leader had escorted the Class Seven members out, the Instructor trailed after. His gaze swept toward the Platoon Leader, and he advanced towards the desk, promptly lifting the receiver to initiate a call. The Regiment Commander needed an explanation, after all. That very evening marked a significant upheaval for the recruit company. Within each class, the Class Monitors embarked on an exhaustive search of their respective quarters. Cabinets were methodically combed, clothing meticulously pinched, ensuring no cigarettes lay concealed amidst the fabric. Shoes were scrutinized, and a comprehensive sweep unfolded. Blankets, pillows, and even bed frames were hoisted to ascertain if any hidden stashes of cigarettes were nestled within the recesses. ¡°Allow me to underscore the significance: refraining from smoking, as new recruits, underscores a discipline for your own betterment. This is a period of vital physical development. Cigarettes must be eschewed entirely. If any of you still possess hidden cigarettes, I urge you to come forward now. For this instance, clemency shall reign, and no repercussions will be levied. However, should deceit persist and transgressions be unveiled in the future, consequences shall be unavoidable!¡± Within the dormitory, Class Five¡¯s occupants stood rigid before their beds. Ye Sanshi, positioned at the dormitory¡¯s center, delivered the admonition with a stern countenance. However, Class Five was indeed devoid of any further cigarettes. Wang Ye was acutely cognizant of this fact. Of course, this was exempting his personal storage space. Within that realm, a cigarettes presence was tallied by quantity. Naturally, Wang Ye harbored no intention to reveal it. Yet, he had no plans of indulging either. His acquisition had been preemptive, ensconced within solely for the sake of preparedness. Chapter 148 - Chapter 148: Its Lucky, but It’s Also Unlucky Chapter 148: It¡¯s Lucky, but It¡¯s Also Unlucky Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Hey, what do you think those guys from Class 7 will do?¡± After Ye Sanshi and the other class presidents reorganized themselves, they proceeded downstairs for a meeting. The absence of the experienced class monitor inevitably disrupted the dormitory¡¯s tranquility. Despite Wang Ye¡¯s instructions to memorize their assignments and read, it was unlikely that everyone would comply obediently after the incident earlier in the day. Wang Ye, too, was curious about their actions. ¡°I believe they¡¯ll indulge in tea and cigarettes!¡± Qin Li confidently speculated, recalling Deng Hai¡¯s punishment. Yan Zhiming shook his head. ¡°It¡¯s more than that. This incident has garnered too much attention. 1 suspect some of them might face disciplinary actions.¡± Punishment? That didn¡¯t seem likely for him. The event wasn¡¯t something that could be swept under the rug. It had something to do with a big wig¡¯s daughter. While the event was significant ¨C the commander s daughter stealing the commander¡¯s cigarettes ¨C it was more about recruits succumbing to smoking than any grave offense. Ln a different company, such an incident might result in penalties that could even affect the squad, platoon, or company leaders. However, these were mere recruits and hadn¡¯t been formally recognized yet. The incident wouldn¡¯t have a direct impact on their future. Yet, avoiding a death sentence didn¡¯t erase the fact they were caught being involved. After the Class Seven monitor led them away, they proceeded to the service center to purchase cigarettes¡­ That night, rhe latecomers were deprived of the presence of the four heroes from Class Seven. It was only the next morning, when they were exercising, that they reappeared. However, there was one person missing. Later, Ye Sanshi informed Wang Ye and others that another warrior had fallen ill due to nicotine poisoning and was being treated at the regiment headquarters¡¯ medical team. But even this didn¡¯t pacify Wu Jianfeng s wrath. From that day forward, Wu Jianfeng s smiles vanished, replaced with an unrelenting demeanor. He remained stern, intensifying their training routines even further. Each time he reprimanded them, he added a remark. ¡°Why do you still desire to smoke? I¡¯ve been too lenient, and you¡¯re wasting your thoughts on such things¡­¡± This remark intensified their daily struggles. Physical training was relentless. They underwent a grueling 5-kilometer cross-country run while carrying a 20-kilogram load. Scaling the mountain path, they reached rhe training ground for breakfast. Post-meal, they practiced combat techniques or military exercises. Before lunch, they were summoned back, only to engage in crawling tactics or firearm practice in the afternoon. Their sole reprieve was the 30-minute news broadcast each night. ¡°Are you prepared?¡± In the night, in the Class 5 dormitory, Wang Ye stood before a table. An Si-barrel was positioned on the table. Ye Sanshi and others watched, with Ye Sanshi holding a stopwatch. ¡°I¡¯m ready!¡± Wang Ye inhaled deeply. Despite his bandaged hands being in a recovery phase from pole standing, he placed them on the table. Without glancing at Ye Sanshi, Wang Ye fixed his gaze on the 81-barrel. ¡°Start!¡± Upon Ye Sanshi1 s command, Wang Ye¡¯s hands moved swiftly. The once intact Si-barrel rapidly disassembled. In less than ten seconds, the Si-barrel transformed into scattered components. Then, the process reversed, with Wang Ye reconstructing the barrel. ¡°Excellent!¡± Once Wang Ye placed a complete gun on the table again and proclaimed ¡°done¡± Ye Sanshi halted the stopwatch. ¡°19.51 seconds. Impressive, we¡¯ve breached the 20-second mark,¡± Ye Sanshi acknowledged with a smile. ¡°Brother Wang, please, you¡¯re making us seem inadequate!11 ¡°The disparity is too substantial. Your progression is simply astonishing! ¡± Qin Li lamented, ¡°I¡¯m struggling to break the 40-second barrier, yet Brother Wang has already broken 20 seconds¡­¡¯1 Ye Sanshi was jubilant, but the rest of Class 5 couldn¡¯t share in the celebration. Wang Ye s excellence was a double-edged sword, bringing both Joy and pain. Wang Ye modestly grinned. ¡°The touch feels right. Moreover, practice makes perfect with this matter. Once familiarity is attained, speed naturally follows!¡¯1 ¡°It¡¯s not that simple. Although we received the guns simultaneously, the discrepancy now¡­¡± Gu Yingnan sighed. He yearned to shout how he¡¯d be crushed if he compared himself to Wang Ye, and that he¡¯d be discarded if he compared himself to an object! ¡°Recognize the contrast, then practice more until you¡¯re proficient. Wang Ye is correct. Mastery only comes with familiarity. As long as you invest more effort, the struggle is unnecessary,¡± Ye Sanshi reprimanded with a stern expression. Wang Ye s presence gave them something to aspire to, and Ye Sanshi cherished this advantage. It enabled them to surpass their counterparts in other classes, despite the margin not being too vast. Satisfied with his statement, Ye Sanshi turned to Wang Ye. ¡°Next!1¡® ¡°Understood!¡± Wang Ye responded before donning a blindfold from the side. For the second stage, he was to disassemble the gun while blindfolded. ¡°Ready¡­ Go!¡± Following Ye Sanshi s command, Wang Ye¡¯s movements marginally slowed after he reached for the gun. While he disassembled the components efficiently, reassembly took longer. Components couldn¡¯t be left scattered; they needed to be aligned and memorized during disassembly. Blindfolded, they couldn¡¯t be correctly positioned. The disassembly was swift, but reassembly led to momentary confusion. With each step complete, Ye Sanshi uttered, ¡°Not bad, 31 seconds.¡± Wang Ye removed the blindfold, a smile adorning his face. His control was exemplary. Indeed, he was in control of the situation. Actually, on the night of the incident when the regiment commander¡¯s daughter stole rhe cigarettes, Wang Ye had already reached level two in disassembling and reassembling the 81-barrei. After leveling up, a substantial amount of experience in disassembling and reassembling the 81-barrel was transmitted to him. Additionally, Wang Ye¡¯s hand strength was slightly enhanced, leading to a noticeable increase in his hand speed. Although his basic attributes didn¡¯t change. But Wang Ye estimated that if he went all out, he could have probably disassembled and reassembled the gun in about seventeen to eighteen seconds. Of course, Wang Ye couldn¡¯t possibly do that. He had spent ten days, increasing his speed by nearly a second each day, to achieve the current result. Removing the blindfold, Wang Ye stepped aside, and this time, no one from Class 5 dared to utter a word. Fear of criticism prevailed. If they couldn¡¯t match up to Wang Ye, they preferred to keep a low profile, reducing their presence to avoid trouble. Now, they truly grasped this principle. ¡°Good. Gu Yingnan, your turn!¡± Wang Ye stepped aside as Ye Sanshi addressed a classmate. This wasn¡¯t an assessment but a nightly practice in firearm disassembly and reassembly. Still, compared to Wang Ye, they were considerably behind. When Gu Yingnan approached without a blindfold, his disassembly time averaged between thirteen and fourteen seconds, while reassembly took longer. Ye Sanshi¡¯s stopwatch ultimately stopped at thirty-four seconds, surpassing Wang Ye¡¯s blindfolded duration. And this pattern persisted across the class. ¡°You¡¯ve made no progress. In fact, you¡¯re slower today. I¡¯ve noticed your diminished appetite and your stagnation confirms it. Dismiss yourself and practice squatting with your firearm.¡± Gu Yingnan¡¯s expression soured. However, he complied silently, retrieving a stool from the side and positioning it. Standing atop, he squatted awkwardly, hoisting the gun overhead in a clumsy posture. Wang Ye observed, stifling a chuckle before turning away¡­ He felt guilty. Internally, Wang Ye apologized. Brother, don¡¯t blame me. 1 can¡¯t possibly keep my abilities hidden forever, right? It could only be said that becoming classmates with Wang Ye was both fortunate and unfortunate for them. The fortunate aspect was that they could boast about Wang Ye to others. Whether in their company or after retirement, they could proudly recount how amazing their classmate was. Moreover, being in the same class as Wang Ye raised the standards, and Ye Sanshi¡¯s expectations naturally rose as well. This allowed them to outperform their fellow recruits from other classes in the same period. Of course, accompanying this fortune was the misfortune of leading a more arduous life than recruits from other squads¡­. Chapter 149 - Chapter 149: Great Deceiver Ye Sanshi Chapter 149: Great Deceiver Ye Sanshi Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Five kilometers, oh, I adore you so much! Can¡¯t even get through a day without a run!¡± Across the playground, the shouts reverberated. Wang Ye swore this had to be the most contradictory slogan he¡¯d ever uttered. While he cherished goofing around and relishing in the pleasures of growth. But what he truly wanted was a five-kilometer jog in lightweight attire. Because within the system, this skill could only be activated once, and accumulating experience was feasible with either light gear or full gear. In this scenario, he naturally had no inclination to run with additional weight. Yet, now he found himself jogging with hefty gear day after day! Who could possibly find this situation enjoyable? Much less love it? Or be unable to live without it? This was beyond exasperating. In reality, this sentiment wasn¡¯t confined to Wang Ye alone; other fresh recruits might be chanting this slogan aloud, yet deep down, they probably harbored similar feelings of nausea. Wang Ye didn¡¯t mind a five-kilometer jog in light gear. They probably wouldn¡¯t even want to attempt the same distance in lightweight attire, let alone with the added weight of full gear¡­ However, one couldn¡¯t fight the body¡¯s limitations. So, even if the platoon leaders demanded these chants, even if it went against their sentiments, compliance was the only option. ¡°Let me inform you, it¡¯s already been sixty days, you¡¯re no longer the fresh-faced recruits who just joined.¡± At the edge of the playground, Wu Jianfeng held a megaphone and thundered. ¡°Two-thirds of your three-month recruit training are now behind you. In your current state, you must embody the demeanor of a soldier. Five kilometers and still dragging your heels. Anyone who can¡¯t finish within twenty-five minutes today will have to complete two hundred meters of frog jumps as a consequence. Let¡¯s get those legs working!¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s words caused many of the new recruits in the running formation to clench their teeth. Yet, they had no choice but to suppress their reluctance and quicken their pace. Wang Ye extended his hand towards Qin Li, who was beside him. ¡°Give me the rifle.¡± ¡°Tha¡­ thanks, Brother Wang! But¡­ I¡¯m fine, I just¡­ might not be able to keep up!¡± Qin Li declined. This had actually become the norm. Even the company commander and platoon leaders didn¡¯t object to it. Ever since the five-kilometer cross-country with weapons had started, during their daily runs, the platoon leaders would encourage the top performers in the class to assist those with weaker physical abilities, helping to ease the burden. However, they typically only did this when it was genuinely difficult for someone to keep up. But today, with the requirement of finishing within twenty-five minutes, a minute faster than before, that¡¯s why Wang Ye wanted to step in and help earlier. ¡°Quit dawdling, today you have twenty-five minutes. Save your energy and don¡¯t lag behind later.¡± Wang Ye took his rifle, and simultaneously, Wan Baojiang and Liang Fan saw the situation and aided other classmates in lightening their loads. Unity is strength, and as everyone became more acquainted with one another, under the deliberate guidance of each platoon leader. By now, the idea of the class operating as a cohesive unit had deeply taken root in everyone¡¯s minds. ¡°Today, if your bandages can be removed, take them off. In the morning drill, we¡¯ll be practicing grenade throwing and wearing gas masks. Having bandages on your hands might impact that.¡± After completing the five-kilometer run, thanks to collective assistance, there were no punishments in the entire platoon. Upon returning to the dormitory for a brief rest, Ye Sanshi suddenly looked at everyone and spoke up. ¡°Indeed, we won¡¯t be carrying rifles and practicing tactics this morning?¡± Qin Li¡¯s face lit up with surprise. He genuinely dreaded these activities. Before enlisting, he had fantasized about becoming an elite in amphibious operations. Wang Ye even remembered that on the first night of their introduction, Ye Sanshi had asked Qin Li why he joined the army. Back then, Qin Li had claimed he wanted to become a special forces soldier because he found the special forces on TV incredibly cool and awe-inspiring. However, now he had confided to Wang Ye and others more than once that he aspired to join the culinary team and raise pigs. Well, not the culinary aspect, he specifically wished to be responsible for pig-rearing. ¡°Why are you wearing such a pleased expression? Delighted that we won¡¯t be practicing tactics or carrying rifles?¡± ¡°Utterly hopeless!¡± Ye Sanshi¡¯s demeanor turned stern again as he scolded him. Qin Li lowered his head and remained silent, but deep inside, he was undoubtedly still rejoicing. Having reprimanded him just once, Ye Sanshi turned his attention back to everyone. ¡°Today marks the sixty-first day of your training. Logically speaking, your month of physical conditioning is already completed. However, due to the New Year incident, you were given some time off, which means physical training is far from over!¡± His words momentarily froze the fleeting happiness on everyone¡¯s faces, as he had just mentioned the completion of the physical training month. But Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t conclude there. ¡°Although physical conditioning will persist, only one month remains. Certain tactical training that you should have undergone will definitely be carried out. So, excel today. Give it your best when throwing grenades. If you come in first, I assure you a reward.¡± ¡°What kind of reward? Platoon leader, it¡¯s not another five-kilometer run, is it?¡± Yan Zhiming whispered. Ye Sanshi cast a glance at him. ¡°If that¡¯s the kind of reward you fancy, I can certainly arrange it for you!¡± ¡°No, no!¡± Yan Zhiming promptly waved his hands. Needless to say, he feared that Ye Sanshi might set up such a trap, so he preemptively voiced his reservations. ¡°Hmph, don¡¯t doubt my honesty!¡± Ye Sanshi shamelessly uttered these words. Upon concluding his statement, he gazed at everyone, and suddenly, his smile deepened. In this moment, even Wang Ye found his smile somewhat unsettling. ¡°I know you all have a fondness for the two military doctors in our unit. Would you like them to hug you, or perhaps¡­ even kiss you?¡± Huh? This declaration instantly sent waves of astonishment through the members of Class Five. All eyes fixated on him in disbelief. Fuck¡­ Class Monitor, do¡­ do you genuinely possess such authority?¡± Gu Yingnan couldn¡¯t help but let out an expletive. Even if others refrained from using profanity, their sentiment mirrored the same incredulity. ¡°Class Monitor, are you running a fever?¡± Liang Fan even reached out, seemingly aiming to touch Ye Sanshi¡¯s forehead. What a ludicrous notion¡ªhe was discussing kissing. Receiving treatment from them when injured during training was already deemed fortunate. Within Class Five, several individuals hadn¡¯t interacted with the doctors even after being here for twenty days. When injuries required treatment, it was either the Class Monitor or the medic who handled it. And even if some had interacted with them, conversations remained limited, focused solely on addressing their injuries. Given these circumstances, now you¡¯re asking us if we desire to be hugged or even kissed by them? ¡°Get lost, why are you talking about a fever!¡± Ye Sanshi brushed Liang Fan¡¯s hand aside, then whispered to everyone, ¡°Allow me to divulge that this afternoon, there will be training in sanitation and first aid, led by the two female military doctors.¡± In an instant, Ye Sanshi¡¯s tone carried an alluring implication. ¡°Within this training, there¡¯s a task involving transporting injured personnel. You¡¯ll need to carry them by embracing and dragging.¡± ¡°Gurgle!¡± Wang Ye regarded Liang Fan with a touch of speechlessness. This guy had actually audibly gulped. Ye Sanshi also cast a glance at him. ¡°Uh¡­ well, I¡¯m thirsty!¡± Liang Fan chuckled awkwardly. ¡°So pathetic!¡± Ye Sanshi cast him a disdainful look before continuing, ¡°In this training, there¡¯s also a task called CPR, and within CPR, there¡¯s a segment on artificial respiration!¡± ¡°Damn!¡± At this very moment, two people simultaneously let slip a profanity. ¡°This¡­ Class Monitor¡­ are you genuinely serious?¡± Following Yan Zhiming¡¯s ¡°damn,¡± he spoke with an incredulous expression. Ye Sanshi grinned, ¡°It¡¯s a possibility. They¡¯re doctors. In the eyes of doctors, patients are all the same. And in the interest of thorough instruction, they might actually do it. Of course, the likelihood is quite low, so don¡¯t get your hopes up. Unless it¡¯s Wang Ye doing it, and if that Ouyang Mingyue military doctor happens to be the instructor, then there might be a chance.¡± In this instant, everyone¡¯s gaze fell upon Wang Ye. And Wang Ye just appeared flabbergasted. Why are you even saying this? Isn¡¯t it unnecessary? ¡°Class Monitor, cut it out.¡± Wang Ye couldn¡¯t help but speak. Would she actually do it? Wang Ye found it absurd. Even if he were to participate, wouldn¡¯t it be mortifying for a girl to perform that in front of everyone? Naturally, it¡¯s possible that this girl is truly appearance-conscious and might kiss him for the sake of appearances. However, Wang Ye wasn¡¯t keen on being kissed so casually. Isn¡¯t a man¡¯s first kiss precious? Even though he lost his first kiss in his previous life, didn¡¯t this life grant him a new beginning? His first kiss was still intact. ¡°Flaha, just kidding!¡± Ye Sanshi laughed before turning his attention to the others. ¡°Although artificial respiration isn¡¯t highly likely, there will certainly be instances of moving injured patients, which will involve embracing and dragging.¡± Allow me to phrase it this way: whoever secures first place today, I¡¯ll make sure to inform the other class monitors that you guys should take on the roles of injured patients. If you¡¯re leading the pack, the other platoon leaders probably won¡¯t have the audacity to challenge my decision. Of course, the prerequisite is that each and every one of you needs to perform commendably.¡± In this moment, Wang Ye couldn¡¯t help but feel that Ye Sanshi was a grand manipulator. For the sake of motivating everyone, he was merely weaving tales. Not to mention the fact that the two female military doctors could coordinate such a demonstration with them. Even if a demonstration requiring the collaboration of new recruits were truly necessary, were you certain you could dictate who would participate? Instead of the military doctors selecting the participants themselves. Of course, Wang Ye chose not to expose his thought. As the deputy platoon leader, he could opt out of aiding in motivating the others. Yet, if he obstructed it, Ye Sanshi would undoubtedly cause complications for him later. Let this group of spirited young men give it their all! Ultimately, they wouldn¡¯t face any significant loss, just the forfeit of a few grenades. Who knows, perhaps someone might rise to the occasion under this stimulation and achieve an impressive result.. Chapter 150 - Chapter 150: Company Commander Promise, Grenade Toss Chapter 150: Company Commander Promise, Grenade Toss Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation After breakfast, Ye Sanshi completed his inspection of the premises and proceeded to teach everyone the proper technique for throwing grenades. There was a sense of urgency in the air as he shared his knowledge. However¡­ While everyone comprehended his instructions and observed his demonstration, mere understanding and observation didn¡¯t necessarily translate into effective learning or immediate application. Wang Ye attempted to mimic the posture of the ¡°Grand Priest¡± using his own hands. However, he struggled to feel the sensation of channeling all his bodily strength into his arms. Instead, he found himself somewhat uncoordinated in utilizing his physical power. ¡°Let it go for now. Remember, this is your first time throwing. The key is to give it your all when you actually do it. Employ a method that feels most natural for you to exert force. I won¡¯t insist on adhering strictly to what I¡¯ve taught you.¡± Ye Sanshi detected the lack of fluidity in everyone¡¯s attempts to replicate his posture. Recognizing the issue, he promptly halted their efforts. For the first time, he wasn¡¯t pushing them too hard, understanding that excess pressure might be counterproductive. Soon, a whistle echoed from downstairs, signaling the time to assemble. The on-duty platoon leader instructed the group, ¡°You¡¯re all aware of today¡¯s agenda, correct?¡± With the entire company gathered and reorganized, Ye Sanshi glanced at the bandaged hands of everyone and continued, ¡°I know!¡± Their chorus of responses rang out. ¡°Indeed!¡± Wu Jianfeng nodded and surveyed the group. ¡°Today, we¡¯re focusing on grenade training. I¡¯ve set a challenge for you. Anyone who can throw a grenade over 50 meters will be rewarded.¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± A small ripple of excitement swept through the formation at this announcement. Rewards? Though just rewards, everyone was no longer inexperienced, particularly after Wang Ye had earned a third-class merit and aimed for another. Most class leaders had briefed their peers about the significance of meritorious deeds. While rewards weren¡¯t equivalent to merits, they still came with certificates of recognition. Sharing these back home would undoubtedly boost one¡¯s reputation. Wang Ye found himself tempted. He eyed Wu Jianfeng, contemplating whether this achievement might be linked to his existing third-class merit. However, he reasoned it shouldn¡¯t be too detrimental. After all, a distinction existed between merits and rewards. Merits required recognition from the regimental headquarters, whereas rewards were bestowed by the company headquarters. This distinction enabled Wu Jianfeng to bestow such rewards without excessive difficulty. Wu Jianfeng spoke again, ¡°Alright, everyone, give it your best shot. Let¡¯s see who earns the reward today. But, don¡¯t disappoint me. If anyone fails to meet the 50-meter benchmark, not only will they forgo the reward, but they¡¯ll also be subjected to an hour of push-ups to enhance their hand strength.¡± What started as a promise transformed into a stern warning. Within the queue, many were initially eager to participate, yet they now offered silent prayers. Falling short of 50 meters would be disheartening. Amidst a mix of emotions, everyone hustled to the grenade training grounds under the direction of the on-duty platoon leader. The grounds weren¡¯t far from the camp. ¡°Grenade throwing: 30 meters is satisfactory, 35 meters is commendable, and 40 meters is impressive. The captain mentioned fifty meters. However, 1 doubt any of you can hurl one that far, or figuratively slap me in the face with your throws.¡± As the on-duty platoon leader outlined the throwing range, he also sought to motivate the group in an unconventional manner. Addressing the assembly, he exclaimed, ¡°The company commander stated that if anyone claims first place by exceeding 50 meters, they¡¯ll be rewarded. As today¡¯s on-duty platoon leader, 1¡¯11 set a more achievable standard. 45 meters. Should anyone meet this mark, I¡¯ll personally cover the cost. It doesn¡¯t matter how many people succeed; I¡¯ll treat you to snacks at the service center. Of course, this is contingent upon your capability to succeed.¡± Wang Ye cast a glance at him. Today¡¯s on-duty leader was the third platoon leader and formerly Yan Zhiming¡¯s class leader. Wang Ye pondered what approach he would adopt toward his classmates if he were to receive the 50 yuan from him today. Until then, nothing had been amiss, but talks about him had triggered Yan Zhiming¡¯s isolation¡­ Certainly, thoughts were one thing, yet Wang Ye wasn¡¯t entirely confident about his capacity to achieve 50 or even 45 meters. The crux of the matter was his lack of practice. Since joining the army, Wang Ye had yet to engage in any throwing activities. Consequently, he was uncertain about his potential performance. However, Wang Ye felt that 45 meters shouldn¡¯t pose a significant challenge. As for 50 meters, that remained uncertain. Nevertheless, enticed by the reward, Wang Ye decided that if he couldn¡¯t achieve it, he could always expend some skill points. Thus, the grenade throwing training commenced. The first squad stepped forward, each member handed three grenades. ¡°The highest distance reached is twenty-eight meters.¡± ¡°The highest distance reached is nineteen meters. Fail¡­¡± ¡°Alright, we¡¯ve crossed the 30-meter line. The outcome is 31 meters. Let¡¯s go again!¡± The initial progress of the first group dampened everyone¡¯s spirits, delivering a cold reality check. The first two recruits couldn¡¯t even breach the 30-meter mark. The second participant managed only 19 meters at best. This left the platoon leader visibly displeased. It was quite frustrating. At least crossing the 20-meter threshold should have been feasible. Yet, here it was at a meager 19 meters. He wasn¡¯t pondering that he had never thrown a grenade before, nor that he might not influence others now. At this moment, he just wanted to vent his frustration on this soldier. What was he doing wrong? Was this about throwing a grenade? It was making a mockery out of him! Thankfully, the third recruit provided some relief, though not by much. This soldier¡¯s top distance was a modest 33 meters. Subsequently, the rest of the first group continued their attempts. ¡°The highest distance reached is twenty-seven meters. Fail¡­¡± ¡°Pretty good, twenty-nine. Keep improving¡­¡± The third platoon leader¡¯s commentary injected a sense of anxiety into the recruits from the other squads. It was an unfortunate sight. Of the final ten individuals from the first squad, only three succeeded. The highest mark achieved was thirty-eight meters. And to think that they were promised rewards for reaching the 50-meter mark. Given the current scenario, it seemed they would be facing an hour of push-ups later. Many who had initially been brimming with confidence, aspiring to throw 50 meters and claim the reward, found their self-assurance shaken in an instant. This was surprising, as Class One wasn¡¯t actually weak. Led by a meticulous platoon leader, the members were held to high standards. Their prowess was evident in various training sessions. Both their collective strength and individual capacities were considered impressive. Yet, their performance this time around was far from impressive. For a brief moment, self-doubt enveloped the group. Thankfully, as the second squad stepped up, confidence began to resurface. An individual from Class Two, who usually didn¡¯t participate actively, unexpectedly hurled the grenade the farthest at 45 meters. It was a much-needed morale boost. Of course, in the grand scheme, the situation remained somber. Even within Class Two, seven individuals failed to meet the target. Onward to the third squad, the fourth squad¡­ Two more squads were to follow suit. The next round unfolded with even more dismal results. Class Three produced a student who reached a distance of 39 meters, while Class Four¡¯s best performance only reached 36 meters. A mere five students managed to pass between both classes. ¡°Everyone, focus on your throws. It¡¯s natural to feel unfamiliar the first time around. Don¡¯t overthink it. Give it your all and remain composed. Treat your first attempt as a trial. Use the second and third attempts to learn from your experiences and strive to succeed!¡± Ye Sanshi walked over to Class Five. Despite his earlier declarations about competing for first place and garnering the attention of the female military doctor, he now refrained from making such remarks. This change was motivated by his desire not to burden the recruits with undue pressure. The previous rounds¡¯ setbacks had undeniably cast a shadow, intensifying the pressure on the remaining candidates. ¡°Class monitor, don¡¯t worry. I won¡¯t let you down!¡± Liang Fan assured earnestly. His confidence stemmed from his proficiency in javelin throwing during his school years. While throwing a javelin and hurling a grenade were inherently different, the explosive power of the arm and the principles of force application shared some common ground. Liang Fan had been harboring this anticipation all along, awaiting this very moment¡­ ¡°Alright, best of luck!¡± Ye Sanshi affirmed his trust in the class monitor. Liang Fan, Wan Baojiang, and Wang Ye ¨C these top-performing students inspired confidence in Ye Sanshi regarding their prospects of success. ¡°Class Five!¡± At that moment, the third platoon leader¡¯s voice resounded. Ye Sanshi promptly led Wang Ye and the others to the designated area. ¡°Class monitor, may 1 go first?¡± Liang Fan requested. Both Wang Ye and the rest of the group turned their attention to him, as did Ye Sanshi. Ye Sanshi nodded. ¡°Excellent!¡± Without hesitation, Liang Fan dashed forward. After collecting the grenades from the designated spot, he approached the third platoon leader. Following the customary words of caution from the platoon leader, Liang Fan initiated his attempt. ¡°Ha! With a resounding shout, the first grenade was launched. ¡°Here I go!¡± Even before Liang Fan¡¯s grenade had landed, Qin Li beside Wang Ye called out, ¡°FUCK!¡± The exclamation was prompted by the grenade¡¯s impressive velocity and its graceful arc in flight. ¡°Fantastic!¡± Ye Sanshi exclaimed as soon as the grenade landed. Liang Fan¡¯s throw had not only crossed the 40-meter line but had also surpassed two smaller markers. A remarkable 44 meters. While he currently held the second position, it was noteworthy that this was Liang Fan¡¯s first attempt. ¡°Oh, it¡¯s a bit awkward. I couldn¡¯t get a proper run-up!¡± Within the throwing area, Liang Fan waved his right wrist, his demeanor relaxed yet his tone clearly discontented. The third platoon leader chuckled and admonished, ¡°Alright, get on with it. No need to put on a show!¡± You have the ability to produce a 40-meter achievement when you¡¯re still struggling with proper technique? Hehe, understood!¡± Liang Fan swiftly retrieved another grenade. This time, he managed 48 meters. Claiming the top position across the entire team, he earned a 50-yuan snack gift bag from the third platoon leader. ¡°Not bad at all. Another throw beyond 45 meters. Keep going, if you can reach 50 meters, I¡¯ll add a 100-yuan bonus.¡± ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll give it a shot!¡± In truth, Liang Fan was far from confident at this juncture, as he had exerted his full force during his second attempt. However, it fell short of the fifty-meter mark. Nonetheless, he had yet to disappoint the ranks. The third round commenced. ¡°Bang!¡± The sound of a grenade striking the ground echoed. Regrettably, this time¡¯s throw didn¡¯t surpass the second attempt, due to the grenade¡¯s higher trajectory. The ultimate outcome settled at a mere forty-five meters. ¡°Oh dear, a slip-up, a slip-up. Platoon leader, could 1 have another attempt?¡± ¡°What are you thinking? Each person is allowed three throws, that¡¯s the rule!¡± The Third Platoon Leader declined. It wasn¡¯t that he was unwilling to grant Liang Fan another chance, but the regulations indeed dictated so. Similar to marksmanship training, only when the first five shots were spent did the third-class merit apply. Continuing beyond that threshold would not confer the same benefits, even if one completed the full quota. Furthermore, this was a competition. If Liang Fan were granted another round, wouldn¡¯t others seek the same privilege? ¡°Very well, onto the next!¡± The Third Platoon Leader summoned the Fifth Squad. ¡°Wang Ye, would you like to go, or shall Wan Baojiang?¡± Ye Sanshi inquired. ¡°I¡¯ll take the lead!¡± Wang Ye replied decisively. No need for secrecy. Liang Fan had stepped forward earlier, and after his remarkable display, as Class Five¡¯s vice president, Wang Ye felt compelled to follow suit and showcase his skills. Wang Ye hastened to the training area. He had intended to retrieve the grenade Liang Fan had thrown. Meanwhile, Liang Fan returned to Class Five, his expression marked by frustration. ¡°Class monitor!¡± ¡°Haha, well done! While it might not be 50 meters, with more practice, you could certainly hit that mark.¡± Ye Sanshi¡¯s mood was uplifted. He patted Liang Fan¡¯s shoulder and praised him loudly. This left the other four class monitors, who had already suffered a blow to their pride, looking sour. Class Two, in particular, was thoroughly disheartened, as their grasp on first place had slipped away! Chapter 151 - Chapter 151: Third Platoon Leader, Good Man! Chapter 151: Third Platoon Leader, Good Man! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Keep one feet on the ground at all times. The target is in front of you. Don¡¯t throw it sideways!¡± Wang Ye picked up the grenade and moved to the side of the third platoon leader. The third platoon leader gave these instructions. ¡°Yes, sir! Wang Ye nodded in acknowledgment. ¡°Alright, you can start!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye responded once again. He placed two out of the three grenades under his feet. He held onto the remaining one in his hand. Wang Ye leaned back, raising the grenade with his right hand to its maximum position. ¡°Hah!¡± With a subdued roar, Wang Ye propelled the grenade in his hand forward. At this moment, everyone in the recruit company was fixated on Wang Ye, and their eyes followed the trajectory of the thrown grenade. After all, Wang Ye¡¯s current reputation was undoubtedly the highest among the recruits. Of course, even if Wang Ye wasn¡¯t famous in camp, if anyone threw a grenade now, everyone would still pay attention. The grenade left his hand and traced a circular path through the air. After Wang Ye released it, he stood up and looked on. ¡°Bang!¡± With a soft sound, the grenade landed on the ground. ¡°Uh¡­¡± To be frank, Wang Ye felt a slight sense of disappointment upon seeing where it landed. Because it had fallen just short of forty meters. Of course, this outcome was actually commendable. It was already the fifth round of the competition, and so far, not many participants had exceeded the 40-meter mark. However, this fell a bit short of Wang Ye¡¯s expectations. He had assumed that without exerting himself beyond measure, he could reach 45 meters, given his current physical fitness. But now, it seemed insufficient. Even if he attempted it again to become more accustomed, Wang Ye estimated that the chances of reaching 45 meters would be slim. After all, he truly gave it his all this time. ¡°Not bad, you¡¯ve surpassed 40 meters. Keep practicing and become familiar with it. Strive to exceed 45 meters on your second attempt!¡± The third platoon leader stated with a smile. After saying that, he didn¡¯t wait for Wang Ye¡¯s response and added, ¡°I¡¯ve always used you as a benchmark to motivate the recruits in my Eighth Squad and Third Platoon. You need to put in the effort. Aim for at least forty-five meters.¡± The third platoon leader chuckled as he spoke. He wasn¡¯t Ye Sanshi, and he didn¡¯t care if you were stressed or not. He merely wanted to motivate and ignite their spirits, for that was his objective for the day. He wasn¡¯t well-acquainted with the rest, and their performances were rather lackluster. He didn¡¯t find it worth his effort to encourage them unless they were hovering near the passing threshold or the 10-meter mark, like Liang Fan. So, he decided to take the initiative and introduce an incentive. However, he was familiar with Wang Ye. Wang Ye gazed at him, ready to modestly deflect the topic with a laugh. Suddenly, a message materialized in his mind. [Mission Reminder: Shatter doubt, establish an unassailable standard, clinch the top spot in grenade throwing. Reward: 1 skill point.] This abrupt mission information left Wang Ye momentarily stupefied. In truth, the notion of using some skill points for such a reward had indeed crossed Wang Ye¡¯s mind. Yet, it had remained a fleeting thought. After all, he had just two points left. In contrast to the negligible rewards that could get him into the military academy, he found the third-tier merits from marksmanship more appealing. Currently, even though he had elevated his aiming to level two, he might even ascend to level three before the shooting event commenced. However, when the target practice would take place was still unknown to Wang Ye. Furthermore, the opportunities for him to practice his aim were dwindling. He worried he might not manage to attain level 3 by the time the target practice arrived. Even if he managed to reach level three, if that wasn¡¯t the pinnacle of the aiming skill, then as a precaution, he would certainly need a slight enhancement. Given that Wang Ye, who had never encountered live ammunition shooting, was devoid of experience and additional skill points for boosting his abilities, his first shot¡¯s success hinged solely on his vision and aiming finesse. Should he hit the bullseye on his initial attempt, he would undoubtedly allocate a point to his marksmanship skill for insurance. Hence, Wang Ye had to preserve those two precious skill points. However, he had not anticipated the Third Platoon Leader to assign such a mission at this pivotal juncture. Indeed, Wang Ye believed this mission to have been dispatched by the third platoon leader. ¡°Well done!¡± Internally heaved a sigh of approval, a smile crept onto Wang Ye¡¯s countenance. Locking eyes with the third platoon leader, Wang Ye directly expressed, ¡°Platoon leader, I¡¯m up for the challenge!¡± Bending down to retrieve the grenade, his thoughts simultaneously set a plan in motion. The two remaining skill points promptly dwindled to one. Given that a mission to regain his HP skill points already existed, how could Wang Ye hesitate any longer? In an instant, a stream of grenade throwing experience and skills surged into his mind through the system, seamlessly received and absorbed by Wang Ye. Not only did he acquire knowledge and expertise, but he also sensed a warm energy coursing through his body, flowing from his mind to his wrists. Swiftly checking his basic attributes, Wang Ye observed a 0.05-point augmentation in his strength, now reaching 1.2 points. Apart from that, no other changes manifested. ¡°Hu!¡± Wang Ye inhaled deeply, suppressing the pleasing sensations induced by his enhanced physique. Gripping the second grenade, Wang Ye stood erect. Abruptly, he grinned and turned his head, ¡°Platoon leader, if I manage to exceed 50 meters, can we up the ante?¡± Letting an opportunity slip by would be quite regrettable. Moreover, an additional 50 yuan worth of snacks wasn¡¯t a significant concern. What mattered most was to revel in the moment and have some fun. The third platoon leader visibly faltered. Wang Ye¡¯s proposition caught him off guard. After all, on his first attempt, he only fell short by forty meters. What was he boasting about? Forty-five meters could be deemed a challenge¡­ ¡°Haha, sure thing. If you can throw beyond fifty meters, 1 won¡¯t just give you a hundred yuan. I¡¯ll double the reward to two hundred yuan. You can splurge at the service center!¡± The third platoon leader, skeptical of Wang Ye¡¯s ability to reach fifty meters, chuckled and upped the ante. In truth, the promised reward for a 45-meter throw was initially suggested by the company commander. The third platoon leader merely employed it as an encouragement tactic for the recruits. However, the prospect of doubling the reward hadn¡¯t crossed his mind. For someone like Liang Fan, had he truly managed to break the 48-meter barrier, the company commander might have approved. Yet, with this sudden 150-yuan increase, Wang Ye had to actually reach that mark. Whether the company commander would honor it was a separate matter¡­ At present, it was only ¡¯09, equivalent to the year 10 in the Gregorian calendar. Even for a company commander, the salary wasn¡¯t substantial at this juncture, and Wang Ye¡¯s monthly stipend was a modest 340 yuan. The two hundred yuan now at stake accounted for half of Wang Ye¡¯s monthly allowance¡­ ¡°Great!¡± Drawing in a deep breath, Wang Ye launched into immediate preparation. Retracing his steps to load the grenade, he leaned back and positioned his arm for optimal force application. ¡°Ha! With a robust yell, he tapped into the freshly acquired skills and knowledge from his skill level-up, as well as the amplified wrist strength resulting from the enhancement. ¡°Hmm?¡± The instant the grenade left his hand, the third platoon leader¡¯s eyes widened. In essence, the range a grenade could be hurled could be roughly ascertained by evaluating the speed of its departure and the arc it traced. At that very moment, the third platoon leader cursed in his head. As the third platoon leader¡¯s inner stream of curses flowed, the grenade soared beyond the 50-meter demarcation and descended to the ground. It wasn¡¯t a mere 50 meters. Judging by the positioning, it had covered at least 51 or 52 meters. ¡°Fuck, Brother Wang, you¡¯re amazing!¡± ¡°Haha, 50 meters! Brother Wang, you¡¯re a legend!¡± A chorus of cheers erupted from behind. Class Five¡¯s students, who had remained hushed till then, couldn¡¯t contain themselves any longer. This was in accordance with Ye Sanshi¡¯s request. He didn¡¯t want to disrupt his fellow recruits. However, witnessing Wang Ye¡¯s performance hit this milestone, how could they hold their jubilation in check? In reality, Ye Sanshi sported a grin from ear to ear. Almost out of habit, he stood on his tiptoes. Feeling somewhat dissatisfied, he spotted a sandbag nearby and stepped onto it. Not a single word left his lips, let alone directed at Wang Ye. Right then, he merely stood on the sandbag, observing the other four classes that had already yielded their turns, his smile unwavering. At this juncture, the recruits from those four squads quivered¡­ This was beyond absurd. There was no way they could pass the 50 meters mark set. Though today was undeniably sunny, the recruits of these four squads perceived a metaphorical cloud of gloom overhead. Yet, it wasn¡¯t just them. The remaining four squads of recruits awaiting their turns stood there in somber silence, refraining from uttering a word. ¡°Squad Leader Ye, what¡¯s the victory lap for? We haven¡¯t even gone up yet, and you¡¯re already parading around like you¡¯ve won!¡± The leader of the seventh class directed this rebuke at Ye Sanshi. Hmm¡­ This time, Ye Sanshi¡¯s grin expanded even further. However, a moment later, the expressions on his class¡¯s recruits shifted dramatically. This wasn¡¯t good. Their class leader was on cloud nine. If no one in their class could surpass Wang Ye¡¯s feat, they would assuredly face consequences. Their mouths brimmed with a bitter taste, yet they dared not speak out in view of their class leader¡¯s euphoria. No way. If they held back, they¡¯d suffer a beating. Should they voice their concern now, it would be mortifying. Their class monitor would likely turn hostile instantaneously. From this moment onward, until the conclusion of the new recruits¡¯ training, their class leader would afford them no respite. ¡°Haha, 1 invite you to challenge and humiliate me!¡± Ye Sanshi replied to the class 7 monitor with a chuckle. His triumphant demeanor was entirely congruent with the seventh class leader¡¯s observation. Naturally, the recruits comprehended how daunting it was to cast a grenade beyond 50 meters. Put it simply, Wang Ye¡¯s performance had already outpaced Ye Sanshi¡¯s expectations. 40 meters. Ye Sanshi had pondered it beforehand, and he believed that Wang Ye could only manage this distance at best. However, the surprise Wang Ye delivered exceeded his anticipations. ¡°This kid, is he still holding back? Why is it that he¡¯s only this incredible when his performance would make a contribution to the squad or himself?¡± Suddenly, this thought emerged in Ye Sanshi¡¯s mind. In reality, not only Ye Sanshi but also Wu Jianfeng, who had been silently observing from the sidelines, was stroking his chin and scrutinizing Wang Ye. ¡°This lad is truly cunning!¡± Chapter 152 - Chapter 152: The Dumbfounded Third Platoon Leader Chapter 152: The Dumbfounded Third Platoon Leader Translator: Draqon Boat Translation Editor: Draqon Boat Tran station You little rascal¡­ The leader of rhe Third Platoon turned around, his gaze fixing on Wang Ye. As his expression shifted, ir transformed into one of disbelief and speechlessness. He was now utterly convinced that this fellow hadn¡¯t exerted his full strength earlier. It was even possible that he had intentionally held back during that throw. Now, he had deliberately set the bait to reel in his catch. Uh¡­ Well, truth be told, 1 made an error in judgment during my previous attempt. 1 didn¡¯t quite put my full force behind it¡­¡± In that moment, Wang Ye redirected his attention from Ye Sanshi. He focused on the Third Platoon Leader s expression and, with a chuckle, scratched his head while explaining. The Third Platoon Leader was left speechless once again. He then shifted his gaze to Wang Ye and retorted with a touch of displeasure, ¡°Your previous throw doesn¡¯t count. Fifty bucks take it or leave it!¡± Although two hundred yuan wasn¡¯t a significant amount, the platoon leader felt a sense of injustice at being played and duped. The fifty-yuan reward wasn¡¯t meant for those who exceeded forty-five meters, as outlined by the company commander. He had no intention of parting with even a single cent of the reward now. This new recruit was truly exasperating¡­ Of course, the primary reason for his frustration was that this new recruit wasn¡¯t under his command! Um, platoon leader, is it right to go back on your word like this?¡± Wang Ye stared at him, his expression slightly perplexed. He genuinely hadn¡¯t anticipated the Third Platoon Leader¡¯s shamelessness. Hehe, it¡¯s your call if you don¡¯t want it. Don¡¯t fret, Wang Ye. 1¡¯11 make sure to compensate you with those 200 yuan later!¡± Ye Sanshi chimed in, having overheard the conversation. Class 4 had approached, preparing for the grenade launch. Being only seven to eight meters away from Class 1, how could they not overhear the exchange? Humph! ¡± The Third Platoon Leader glared at Ye Sanshi, a trace of annoyance in his snort. Then, his gaze shifted to Wang Ye, and he remarked unhappily, ¡°Are you really set on losing a third time?!¡± Whoosh¡­ I¡¯ll give it another shot. As he picked up the last grenade, Wang Ye suddenly turned his head again, adding, ¡°By the way, platoon leader, why not give ir another go this time? If 1 manage to exceed 55 meters, does your offer of 200 yuan still stand?¡± Quit your nonsense. Even if you manage to go beyond sixty, I won¡¯t give you an extra cent. Now get on with it, stop wasting time!¡± The more rhe Third Platoon Leader looked at Wang Ye, the more irked he became. This guy had already managed to bait him once, and now he was attempting to do so again? New recruits truly needed to learn a lesson. Did they not grasp that he was a seasoned second-year sergeant? Hehe! Wang Ye chuckled before launching the grenade. Bang! The grenade descended gracefully in a gentle arc. It had stretched a tad beyond rhe second attempt. The previous distances were around 51 and 52 meters. This time, the grenade landed directly on rhe 52-meter mark, though not significantly farther. It was at most a span of 10 to 20 centimeters. I actually thought you had it in you.¡± From the sidelines, the third platoon leader chuckled upon observing this outcome. Wang Ye casually flicked his wrist and offered a grin, stating, ¡°Well, you see, 1 was merely playing around, platoon leader!¡± Enough nonsense, who¡¯s in the mood to jest with a rookie like you!¡± The third platoon leader, his expression unyielding like a dog¡¯s, turned the page and gestured for Wang Ye to come forward. With a chuckle, Wang Ye complied and made his way off. Brother Wang, that was incredible! As they approached Class Five, Gu Yingnan and the others rushed over to them. Ye Sanshi hopped down from the sandbag, slapping Wang Ye¡¯s shoulder heartily. ¡°Nicely done!¡± Hey, quit dawdling. Where¡¯s your Class Five?¡± The third platoon leader¡¯s voice echoed from behind. Ye Sanshi grinned and glanced over. He didn¡¯t utter a word, instead pulling Wan Baojiang away when he tried to step forward, then shoving Qin Li forward. ¡°You go!¡± ¡°Ah!¡± Qin Li was bewildered. Why was he always the chosen one? It had been the same during the 400-meter obstacle course, and here he was once more. What¡¯s this? How can you play all the aces at once? If you pur down the ace of spades in Landlord, you¡¯ll be left with a three, won¡¯t you? You¡¯re the third one. Move it!¡± Pfft!¡± Laughter erupted from Class Five in response to Ye Sanshi s words. Qin Li s expression transformed into a pouty one. But he had no choice. He wore a long face, dragging his feet begrudgingly across the training ground. What¡¯s rhe hold-up? Move it already!¡± The third platoon leader¡¯s mood hadn¡¯t improved. Witnessing Qin Li¡¯s expression, he prodded impatiently. If not for the several meters of separation, he might have walked over and given Qin Li a kick. Though his spirit was quickly lifted. True to form, Qin Li didn¡¯t exceed 20 meters in his first attempt. While he displayed slightly more strength than the Class One student, he fell short of the 20-meter line. The third platoon leader wore a triumphant grin, casting an amused look toward Class Five. Hehe, no worries, no worries. Wang Ye, Liang Fan, once the grenade exercise is done, I¡¯ll treat you both to a trip to the service center!¡± Without sparing Qin Li a glance, Ye Sanshi grinned at Wang Ye and Liang Fan. If Qin Li was indeed the first to achieve such a result, he would be more embarrassed than a donkey. However, with Liang Fan leading the way and Wang Ye following closely, especially with Wang Ye having surpassed the 50-meter mark, unless something went terribly wrong, Qin Li would likely secure the top position. Ye Sanshi was in a good mood now. Qin Li had also stolen a glance back. Observing that Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t have a disgruntled expression, he breathed a sigh of relief. Concentrate and watch your wrist movement. In that instant, Wang Ye noticed Qin Li¡¯s gaze and called out to him. Got it! Qin Li nodded and began his second attempt. This time, while he didn¡¯t succeed, his performance was far better than his first try. He had crossed the 22-meter line. His third attempt saw him advance by another meter. This gradually eased his nerves as he returned. The outcome of his initial throw had indeed rattled him. Failing to reach even 20 meters was painfully embarrassing. Wang Ye claimed the first spot, and although he wasn¡¯t the last, he¡¯d have nothing to retort even if Ye Sanshi mocked him for such a result! Now, achieving more than 20 meters was a relief. Although it wasn¡¯t an outstanding result within the 20-meter mark, it was far better than falling short of it¡­ One by one, the students of Class Five took their turns. There were both wins and losses. Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t permit others to challenge Liang Fan. The rest all managed to exceed 20 meters. Only Chef, who went second to last and was Ye Sanshi s personal favorite, truly astounded everyone this time. Not only did he excel, he went beyond expectations. The force behind his initial throw breached the 48-meter threshold. While it might have just grazed the 48-meter mark, this feat was achieved on his very first try! This outcome was even more remarkable than that of Wang Ye and Liang Fan. Even the third platoon leader appeared somewhat dumbfounded. Among the first four classes, none had surprised him as much as Class Five did just now. Setting Liang Fan aside, as his consistent performance was already well-known within the company, it was less of a shock. He labeled Wang Ye as a ¡°fishing bastard,¡± a sentiment borne out of astonishment. To him, this seemingly unremarkable individual was truly beyond belief. In his perspective, this was just another underwhelming student from Class Five. Even if he passed rhe test, he should at least manage to hit 30 meters. After all, he hadn¡¯t been particularly standout during training. Yet, the outcome was¡­ The first throw reached 48 meters. in this moment, he was genuinely flabbergasted. Simultaneously, Wang Ye¡¯s anxiety surged. In truth, when Wang Ye totaled up his points, he did consider the possibility of someone surpassing his record. However, the likelihood of this happening seemed slim. Plus, he was currently working on the quest. By adding one more point to his tally, he could complete the quest, claim the reward, and then proceed to the task. After accomplishing that, he could come back and continue strengthening himself. This was why he hadn¡¯t even contemplated the idea just now. He hadn¡¯t expected such an unforeseen development at this juncture. Now, he had to react. This individual was a chef, so his performance mustn¡¯t be underestimated! His wrist strength must be considerable. Furthermore, Wang Ye vaguely recalled him mentioning his fondness for stone throwing. All right, all the best! Chef, go for it. It¡¯d be amazing if you could top Wang Ye¡¯s distance and exceed 50 meters. The class rep will treat you to some delicious food later!¡± At that instant, Ye Sanshi promptly climbed onto the sandbag once more and shouted at Zhang Ping¡¯an. Zhang Ping1 an turned around, a goofy grin on his face. Wang Ye had feigned a similar smile while Zhang Ping¡¯an was genuinely wearing his heart on his sleeve. Good luck, Chef! You¡¯ve got this! Go for it! Throw it beyond fifty meters, or better yet, sixty meters!¡± Class Five¡¯s members joined in the clamor, causing Wang Ye to feel somewhat helpless. Given the circumstances, Wang Ye relinquished the anxiety he harbored and called our to Zhang Ping¡¯an, ¡°Best of luck!¡± If he did indeed surpass the record, so be it. A reward was inconsequential. As for the third-class merit for sharpshooting, it wasn¡¯t an issue to sacrifice a few skill points to enhance his aiming accuracy. Ultimately, it wouldn¡¯t be a loss. After all, rhe skill points were being used for his own benefit. Got it!¡± Zhang Ping¡¯an nodded emphatically and picked up the second grenade. This rime, his throw was slightly skewed and lofted higher than before. In fact, it soared much higher than his initial attempt, causing it to land at the 41-meter mark. This outcome fueled a surge of nervousness within him He turned around. Stay calm, focus on your positioning and aim. You¡¯ve still got one more shot. Ye Sanshi descended from rhe sandbag, approaching Zhang Ping¡¯an to offer words of encouragement. He could sense Zhang Ping¡¯an¡¯s anxiety. His desire to surpass the 50-meter threshold led him to throw the grenade at a higher angle, in the hopes that this would propel ir further. Nevertheless, an overly lofty trajectory could negatively impact the parabola. in short order, Zhang Ping¡¯an was reassured, embarking on his third and final attempt. Ye Sanshi stayed back, monitoring the situation from a distance. At the same time, Wang Ye narrowed his eyes, watching as rhe grenade soared through rhe air. Swoosh! As the grenade landed, Wang Ye released a sigh of relief. While he had been mentally prepared for his record to be surpassed, seeing that his record still stands made him feel relieved. Upon confirming that Zhang Ping¡¯an hadn¡¯t exceeded his distance, Wang Ye felt a wave of relief wash over him. The rewards were secondary; the skill points were of paramount importance! Wang Ye naturally rejoiced at the prospect of saving them. Haha, well done. Over 50 meters. Let¡¯s head back now. The class rep will treat you to something delicious!¡± With that, Ye Sanshi guided Zhang Ping¡¯an away. He was genuinely content. Although Zhang Ping¡¯an hadn¡¯t managed to eclipse Wang Ye¡¯s record, his achievement was commendable enough! Phew! Meanwhile, near Wang Ye, Wan Baojiang audibly exhaled. Observing him, Wang Ye contemplated for a moment before advising, ¡°Don¡¯t put too much pressure on him. He¡¯s a chef, and he has prior experience!¡± Understood! Wan Baojiang nodded and promptly rushed to the training ground. Chapter 153 - Chapter 153: My Hand Is Dislocated! Chapter 153: My Hand Is Dislocated! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation It was no small feat for Wan Baojiang to deny the presence of pressure. He was, after all, the cream of the crop in Class Five. Yet, Ye Sanshi had intentionally left him to wrap things up. Formerly, Wang Ye and Liang Fan had been holding up fine, but now it was Zhang Ping¡¯an, usually at the tail end of the training rankings, who was flaunting his finesse. Should he fail to execute it right later, he¡¯d have a hard time living it down. ¡°Alright, settle down.¡± Right at this moment, Wan Baojiang, too got a hold of the projectile. Ye Sanshi addressed the Class Five members. Naturally, Zhang Ping¡¯an¡¯s outburst and his return to the squad garnered appreciation from everyone. Nonetheless, as Wan Baojiang stepped forward they instantly fell silent and fixed their gazes on it. ¡°Ha!¡± After the Third Platoon Leader went over the safety instructions, Wan Baojiang, with a hearty bellow, let the grenade loose. ¡°He didn¡¯t get the right angle on that throw. It went a tad low. The trajectory wasn¡¯t on point. Observe¡­¡± Ye Sanshi was explaining to everyone, but before he could conclude, he ceased speaking. He promptly sprinted back to the release spot. ¡°Hmm?¡± ¡°What happened?¡± Class Five¡¯s members remained a touch perplexed, their eyes tracing the grenade¡¯s trajectory and its intended landing point. Ye Sanshi watched the ordnance descend to a thirty-six-meter mark, on the brink of averting his gaze when he dashed off. However, in the subsequent instant, it became evident that something was amiss. Wan Baojiang, just done with tossing the explosive, was still hunched over. More notably, his left hand seemed to be shielding his right. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t move, let me have a look!¡± The third platoon leader stood right beside him, the first to chime in. Swiftly, Ye Sanshi was at the scene. Following closely, Wang Ye and the others rushed forward. Wang Ye had barely arrived a few paces away when he heard Ye Sanshi saying, ¡°Stay put. It looks like you¡¯ve dislocated a joint!¡± At that juncture, Wang Ye caught sight of Wan Baojiang¡¯s contorted expression, his left hand clutching his right wrist firmly. ¡°Brother Wan!¡± Wang Ye called out. He too was uncertain about what to do. How could a proficient grenade toss end up like this? ¡°No¡­ It¡¯s nothing!¡± Wan Baojiang turned his head and uttered, his face twisted in pain. ¡°What do you mean ¡®nothing¡¯? It¡¯s apparent that it¡¯s dislocated, perhaps even fractured. Let¡¯s move, I¡¯ll escort you to the infirmary!¡± Having said that, Ye Sanshi glanced at Wang Ye and remarked, ¡°You guys remain here and pay heed to the instructions. I¡¯ll take him to the infirmary!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye replied, though his gaze remained fixed on the Wan Baojiang. ¡°Ensure they conduct a thorough examination. Should it indeed be a fracture, proceed to the neighboring medical team.¡± At this point, Wu Jianfeng also approached. He came over after sensing something amiss. Having heard Ye Sanshi¡¯s words, he also provided a reminder. ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Ye Sanshi left, accompanied by the visibly pained Wan Baojiang. Even though the inclination was strong among Wang Ye and Class Five members to follow and inquire, given that the bombing task for Class Five had concluded, other training awaited them in due course. Hence, they had no choice but to regroup. ¡°Alright, Class Six, proceed. Yet, exercise caution. Let¡¯s avoid any further fractures or dislocations!¡± Wu Jianfeng emphasized. Subsequently, the training recommenced. Nonetheless, those from Class Five were no longer as engaged in it. Originally, had this incident not transpired, several high-achieving students from Class Five would have likely tagged along with Ye Sanshi for a glimpse, showcasing their prowess. After all, Class Five was presently at the top. In the absence of unforeseen events, the following classes might find it arduous to measure up. However, with the sudden occurrence and Ye Sanshi¡¯s departure, Wang Ye and the others naturally harbored no desire to flaunt themselves. ¡°Three attempts, farthest distance being 26 meters¡­ Fail.¡± ¡°Three attempts¡­¡± The third platoon leader persisted in relaying the outcomes repeatedly. Class 6¡­Class 7¡­ By the time Class 9 concluded, five more students had surpassed the 40-meter mark, but only one had exceeded 45 meters. None managed to hit 50 meters after Wang Ye. Thankfully, no new injuries cropped up. Wu Jianfeng repositioned himself in front of the assembled group once more. ¡°Throwing training serves as a graduation assessment for fresh recruits. Today marks your inaugural attempts at throwing, so I¡¯m not casting aspersions over your initial outcomes. However, those whose results fell short must buckle down on their training. Similarly, squad leaders must channel their focus toward the underperforming soldiers. Nevertheless, this applies to those who have passed too. I, Wu Jianfeng, have no use for soldiers who merely scrape by. To me, if you¡¯re not standing out, you¡¯re nothing more than an idle soldier. Is 40 meters really that unattainable?¡± With these words, Wu Jianfeng pivoted and made his way toward the throwing range. A grenade was propelled, soaring through the air before descending over a distance of more than 54 meters. Once again, Wu Jianfeng turned back to address the assembly. ¡°See? Don¡¯t bask in your accomplishments when you throw well. I lifting 50 meters is a modest feat. I hadn¡¯t even exerted my full power.¡± Wang Ye had a feeling that Wu Jianfeng was speaking directly to him. Even though their gazes didn¡¯t seem to directly meet, Wang Ye could sense it profoundly. Of course, Wang Ye found it hard to believe Wu Jianfeng¡¯s claim that 50 meters was a simple feat and he hadn¡¯t given it his all. The posture and manner of his throw betrayed his assertion. Honestly, it wasn¡¯t a matter of fearing repercussions. Wang Ye yearned to approach and fetch another grenade for himself. He would¡¯ve given anything to say, ¡°Then why not give it your all and throw on for me to see?¡± Wu Jianfeng resumed speaking. ¡°Truth be told, my baseline requirement is 40 meters. In my Fourth Company, any soldier who can¡¯t manage to throw a grenade a minimum of 40 meters is shown the door. Of course, you all are fresh inductees, so I¡¯m not holding you to such a stringent standard. Those who didn¡¯t make the cut should strive to pass swiftly, while those who did pass should strive to outdo themselves.¡± After delivering this, he directed his gaze at Wang Ye and stated, ¡°Class Five demonstrated commendable performance today. Wang Ye secured the top spot across the company, even surmounting 50 meters. The rewards I mentioned previously will be distributed later.¡± Wang Ye didn¡¯t even utter a ¡°thank you.¡± He simply stood there, seemingly lifeless. Internally, Wang Ye vented his frustration. Not only had he put himself in a bind, but he also seized an opportunity to show off, and now he was indulging in this¡­ Wu Jianfeng didn¡¯t linger on Wang Ye¡¯s lack of gratitude and proceeded, ¡°Alright, class leaders can designate their respective training spots. Given Ye Sanshi¡¯s absence from Class Five, Wang Ye will brief you all on the techniques and methodologies of grenade throwing. Because of your class¡¯s stellar performance today, this training ground is now reserved for Class Five!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye responded resoundingly. Had he not added that aspect, Wang Ye would indeed have been at a loss on how to instruct the class. Even if he could achieve distances beyond 40 meters without those additions, the situation would be identical. However, the circumstances had shifted. The competencies and insights accrued from the system¡¯s points bestowed Wang Ye with the tools to tackle this task effortlessly. Before long, Wu Jianfeng made his exit. Presumably, he was heading to assess the situation at the Wan Baojiang. Nonetheless, the assembly didn¡¯t disband immediately. The third platoon leader stepped forward and addressed the collective, ¡°For those trainees who threw 45 meters, I¡¯ll escort you to the service center post-lunch. Each of you is entitled to a 50 yuan snack allowance. Now, all classes, assemble and approach me to receive your grenades!¡± These were all inert training rounds lacking detonation mechanisms. They merely replicated the form and weight of an actual grenade. A basketful had been brought along today. However, during the prior evaluation, if everyone had tossed their grenades and not retrieved them, the outcomes would inevitably have been skewed. This was why he had employed three per trainee. Yet, given the ongoing separation of the classes for practice, such concerns were now irrelevant. One unit for each individual. Every squad leader would marshal their respective fresh recruits and locate a suitable spot for independent practice. Chapter 154 - Chapter 154: Sudden Pressure from Wu Jianfeng Chapter 154: Sudden Pressure from Wu Jianfeng Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Class One, pass.¡± ¡°Second class¡­¡± At eleven o¡¯clock in the morning, the recruit company sounded the assembly whistle once again. However, this time, they weren¡¯t required to handle grenades. After receiving their gas masks, they proceeded to the front of the dormitory building, where they began testing the duration of wearing the masks one by one. These masks had been distributed for some time, but regular training had yet to commence. The class monitors used various breaks to allow everyone to practice. Well, at times, they could also be employed as a disciplinary measure. For instance, if someone provoked the squad leader or failed to meet training expectations, the squad leader might provoke them in return. They¡¯d claim that the assessment was toxic and wait for the individual to wear the mask before subjecting them to push-ups and a 400-meter run on the track. Naturally, Wang Ye had never been subjected to such treatment before. As Class Five stepped forward, Wang Ye retrieved the mask with his right hand, removing his hat with his left. Swiftly, he donned the mask, put his hat back on, and then reported in. Wang Ye calculated that this entire process would take about four seconds. The rest of Class Five followed closely behind, including Wan Baojiang, who had suffered a wrist dislocation during grenade practice. Although he was slightly slower than usual, he completed the task in seven seconds. This exercise didn¡¯t involve much technical complexity; it primarily required swift hands and nimble movements. After a few more attempts, he could consistently achieve the passing time of seven seconds, and sometimes even finish in well under that time. In the afternoon, as anticipated, hygiene and first aid training took place. But¡­ the reality differed significantly from what they had imagined, or rather, from Ye Sanshi¡¯s depiction. The instructors were indeed two female military doctors. However, the entire company first assembled in the classroom for theoretical instruction. They were required to take notes and later review them. Finally, they were led to the training ground. The two instructors worked in tandem, distributing triangular bandages and splints to the recruits for hands-on practice. What about the educational materials? The affectionate gestures? Sure, Ye Su held Ouyang Mingyue for a brief moment while Wang Ye found himself partnered with Qin Li. There was even some kissing involved. Of course, Wang Ye wasn¡¯t about to allow any real kissing to occur. It was all for show. Well¡­ Some individuals genuinely kissed their comrades. Others tried to be humorous and intentionally locked lips with their fellow recruits. This led to an immediate chorus of retching and swearing. Needless to say, such actions disrupted the classroom training. Any warrior audacious enough to engage in such antics would undoubtedly earn a stern lesson from the class monitor, who was keen on impressing the female military doctors during their lecture¡­ ¡°Wang Ye!¡± On the morning of the 10th, a session of assassination training concluded. During the break, Wu Jianfeng arrived at the training ground. After exchanging greetings with Ye Sanshi, Wang Ye stood up and jogged over to Wu Jianfeng. ¡°Come with me!¡± As Wu Jianfeng spoke, he casually tossed a bottle of Red Bull to Wang Ye. Wang Ye accepted it with a pleased expression. ¡°Commander, is there something special?¡± Handing him Red Bull out of the blue? Wang Ye felt a bit honored. ¡°Didn¡¯t you mention having a cough a few days ago?¡± ¡°Uh¡­¡± Wang Ye was momentarily taken aback, then he chuckled awkwardly and scratched his head. Indeed, he had mentioned that. It was because on the day he excelled in grenade practice, the Third Platoon Leader received a 50-yuan reward, while Ye Sanshi unexpectedly cashed in an additional 200 yuan. Wang Ye went all out and purchased a case of Red Bull from the service center. After each member of the class had received a bottle, Wang Ye still had over ten bottles remaining. In the following days, Wang Ye¡¯s water bottle was no longer filled with water. It was all Red Bull. And it was precisely due to this that one day after Wang Ye finished his training and took a sip, the soldiers from other classes detected the distinctive aroma and realized it was Red Bull. At that point, Wang Ye grinned and commented, ¡°I¡¯m a big fan of this stuff. Anything else just makes me cough¡­¡± ¡°Class monitor, where did the company commander take Brother Wang?¡± ¡°They treat him too well. Giving him a Red Bull¡­ When will the company commander ever treat me like that? 1 can die content!¡± Among the members of Class 5, the departure of Wang Ye with Wu Jianfeng sparked an outburst of chatter. It wasn¡¯t just Class 5; the other classes also had their attention fixed on Wang Ye. After all, Wang Ye appeared to be the only one who had been summoned by the company commander for a private discussion. The rest had all received special attention from the instructor previously. But the commander¡­ never. Moreover, the way Wang Ye was immediately handed a Red Bull upon their meeting aroused everyone¡¯s envy! ¡°Don¡¯t pry into matters that aren¡¯t your concern. Have you all forgotten the confidentiality code?¡± Ye Sanshi shot a stern look at Yan Zhiming. Of course, he wasn¡¯t privy to the answer either. Wu Jianfeng didn¡¯t need to disclose every detail to him, so how could he possibly know where Wu Jianfeng had taken Wang Ye? ¡°Company commander¡­ Where are we headed?¡± Walking behind, Wang Ye couldn¡¯t help but ask when he noticed the service center ahead. He hadn¡¯t anticipated that Wu Jianfeng would lead him here just to buy a bottle of Red Bull. ¡°Bringing you here to buy Red Bull?¡± ¡°Uh¡­¡± Doubt colored Wang Ye¡¯s expression. ¡°Haha, why ask so many questions? Just follow me!¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s claim about buying Red Bull was obviously a ruse. He actually had a different purpose for taking this route. Leaving the service center, he led Wang Ye to the neighboring camp area of the regimental headquarters. From there, he guided Wang Ye along a path he was well-acquainted with. The path to the 400-meter obstacle course. Wang Ye didn¡¯t utter a word and simply trailed behind. Yet, he was contemplating why he was being brought here. Over the past few days, Wang Ye had run the 400-meter obstacle course twice, managing to achieve his best time of 1 minute 33.03 seconds. At the edge of the training ground, Wu Jianfeng halted their progress. No one else was around. Wu Jianfeng gazed at the training ground and then turned his attention to Wang Ye. ¡°Drink your Red Bull to replenish your energy. Afterward, run the course.¡± Wang Ye remained silent, but upon hearing this, he moved into action. He had already mentally prepared himself for this. However, just as he was finishing his drink, Wu Jianfeng¡¯s voice suddenly rose as he called out, ¡°Recruit Wang Ye.¡± ¡°Present!¡± Almost instinctively, Wang Ye snapped to attention, unintentionally dropping the empty Red Bull bottle to the ground. Wu Jianfeng paid no heed to this. He locked eyes with Wang Ye and stated, ¡°1 have a task for you. You need to complete the 400-meter run in 1 minute 32.45 seconds. Can you accomplish this?¡± Wang Ye felt a bit helpless. However, before he could respond, Wu Jianfeng maintained his serious expression and continued without pause, ¡°You¡¯ll have only one opportunity. If you don¡¯t meet the time requirement and finish later, you won¡¯t earn the third-class commendation!¡± In that moment, Wang Ye was utterly taken aback. He was genuinely tempted to say, ¡°What in the world are you up to?¡± Why the sudden urgency to make him do this? Unbeknownst to him, today was the day Wang Ye¡¯s commendation certificate had been prepared and sent to Wu Jianfeng. In his office just earlier, Wu Jianfeng had stared at Wang Ye¡¯s commendation certificate for several minutes. Ultimately, he decided to go find Wang Ye. He found Wang Ye¡¯s behavior rather perplexing, so he had come with the intention of pressuring him. Because he had a hunch. ¡°Wang Ye!¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s voice boomed, addressing Wang Ye again. ¡°Present!¡± ¡°Tell me, can you complete this task?¡± ¡°I swear I¡¯ll complete the task!¡± Wang Ye declared solemnly. He had no other option! How could he refuse when pushed this far? Wang Ye had reserved the commendation merits for this moment, but he had his sights set on the third or even fourth class. But now¡­ He couldn¡¯t allow the second merit to slip through his fingers. ¡°Very well, 1¡¯11 time you. Get ready!¡± Wu Jianfeng produced a stopwatch from his pocket. Evidently, he had come prepared for this. ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye didn¡¯t hesitate any longer. He pivoted and sprinted to the starting point of the training ground. Chapter 155 - Chapter 155: Wang Yes Showdown Chapter 155: Wang Ye¡¯s Showdown Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Oh? Are you sure?¡± The voice of the regiment commander echoed through the walls of his office as he conversed on the telephone. From the other end of the line, Wu Jianfeng¡¯s voice resonated with a cheerful tone. ¡°Absolutely, sir. Commander, would you like to pay a visit and see for yourself?¡± ¡°Very well, I¡¯ll summon the Chief of Staff,¡± affirmed the regiment commander. Inside the office, a smile adorned the regiment commander¡¯s face as he nodded in agreement. Upon concluding the call, the regiment commander¡¯s gaze shifted toward a document resting on another desk within the room. ¡°Summon the Chief of Staff,¡± he directed. ¡°Certainly, sir!¡± responded the secretary, promptly rising from their seat and making their way to the door. Simultaneously, the commander reached for his hat placed nearby. Witnessing the emergence of a third-class merit filled the regiment commander with immense satisfaction. Before long, the regiment commander exited the office. A short distance away, in a different office, the Chief of Staff emerged with an impassive expression. He had already discerned his forthcoming course of action from the regiment commander¡¯s written communication. Had it not been for the promise of Wang Ye to the Fourth Company, the Chief of Staff might have been even more elated than the regiment commander. However, at this moment, any semblance of elation eluded him. ¡°Ha, why the long face? Our new recruits have consistently proven themselves as exceptional soldiers, and you have played a significant role in this accomplishment as well. Let¡¯s proceed together to bear witness,¡± the regiment commander disregarded the Chief of Staff¡¯s demeanor and greeted him with an unwavering smile. Do you fancy another bottle of Red Bull to replenish your energy?¡± On the training grounds, Wu Jianfeng, having just concluded his call, cast his gaze once more upon Wang Ye. In this instant, he was sporting a grin. Conversely, Wang Ye¡¯s complexion bore a hint of flush. 400 meters. He had just completed a sprint. Naturally, Wu Jianfeng¡¯s coercion had yielded results. Wang Ye¡¯s performance just moments ago was nothing short of impressive: 1 minute 31.43 seconds. What did he mean by running faster than 1 minute 32 seconds and 45 seconds? Wang Ye had shattered this record by over a full second. ¡°Alright!¡± Wang Ye responded with a sheepish smile, harboring no intention to decline whatsoever. Give it to him, and he¡¯d drink it. Refusing to drink would only lead to regrets. This company commander was truly getting in the way of his plans! While Wang Ye presented an outward appearance of cheerfulness, inwardly, he was feeling quite despondent. He had been compelled to reveal himself prematurely and hadn¡¯t even fired a shot yet. ¡°In your dreams. I don¡¯t have any more on me. Look at the bottle on the ground and determine if you¡¯ve drained it. If there¡¯s any liquid left, shake it and see.¡± Wu Jianfeng chortled as he scolded. With that said, he crossed his arms, regarding Wang Ye with an air of intrigue. ¡°Kid, come clean. What are you concealing?¡± ¡°All?¡± Wang Ye feigned innocence. ¡°What do you mean by ¡®ah¡¯? Were you only capable of completing the run in one minute and thirty-three seconds before I forced you today? Or perhaps you could¡¯ve stretched it to one minute and thirty-four seconds. After all, you had exerted yourself during the assassination exercise as well!¡± Wang Ye felt a shiver down his spine. He pondered what Wu Jianfeng was trying to do. Was he truly onto something? Of course, Wang Ye continued to act helpless, asserting, ¡°I had no choice. Commander, you afforded me this singular opportunity. How could I not have given it my all during that run? This time, 1 truly pushed beyond my limits.¡± ¡°Bullshit! I¡¯d be a fool to buy that!¡± Wu Jianfeng retorted once more. Following his retort, Wu Jianfeng¡¯s tone shifted. ¡°Tell me, suppose 1 were to propose to the regiment commander that instead of aiming to surpass Huang Dayong¡¯s record, we set our sights on toppling the regiment¡¯s historical 400-meter obstacle record. Can you manage a single run in one minute and twenty-nine seconds?¡± ¡°All?¡± Wang Ye exclaimed. ¡°Commander, you overestimate me. I¡¯m genuinely at my limit. I truly gave it my all just now. One minute and twenty-nine seconds. I absolutely cannot achieve it in one go!¡± Wang Ye truly felt at a loss! He even cursed internally. Had Wu Jianfeng lost his mind today? Why was he suddenly diving into this matter? Wu Jianfeng, however, continued to regard Wang Ye unwaveringly. After a few moments, he resumed speaking. ¡°Tell me, if I were to promise you second-class merit for shattering the team¡¯s entire historical record, could you make it happen?¡± Uh¡­¡± Wang Ye was dumbfounded, subsequently voicing his response weakly. ¡°Company Commander, I don¡¯t think this is a matter of merit? This hinges on capability. I¡¯m aware that breaking the military record would grant me first-class merit as well!¡± ¡°Haha!¡± Wu Jianfeng also laughed. ¡°I¡¯m not banking on you to outdo the entire army, but I¡¯ve got a hunch that you just might pull it off!¡± ¡°I¡¯m uncertain.¡± Wang Ye glanced at Wu Jianfeng with a smile, before adding, ¡°Commander, I sense that you won¡¯t act until you¡¯re certain.¡± Logic dictates that if your performance in the 400-meter obstacle is this impressive, it¡¯s unlikely you¡¯ll lag behind in other training as well. A five-kilometer run sans equipment. You¡¯re at around eighteen minutes now. Yet those capable of sprinting four hundred meters in a minute and forty seconds can complete a five-kilometer run within eighteen minutes. Bear in mind, Huang Dayong is able to run five kilometers unburdened in less than 17 minutes. But you¡­¡± Uh¡­¡± Wang Ye was taken aback. He was unaware of this. How could he know unless someone informed him? ¡°Alright, I¡¯m typically not inclined to run so swiftly. I find it exhausting. Claiming first or second place would be ample for me!¡± Wang Ye admitted. Wu Jianfeng didn¡¯t betray any semblance of astonishment. ¡°You brat, 1 know. 1 hadn¡¯t realized it before, but your revelation triggered this realization within me. Each time there¡¯s a prize at stake, you¡¯re quick to respond. Last time, you asserted you¡¯d garnered third-class merit for the four-hundred-meter sprint. That proved quite the shocker for all of us. The same held true for the grenade toss. Kid, confess. Are you concealing something else?¡± Indeed, Wu Jianfeng remained perplexed as to why Wang Ye persisted in concealing his capabilities when he already possessed them. According to his understanding, someone with the intention to make a substantial contribution would naturally have the confidence to excel without reservation. So, what purpose did prolonging the process serve? After a brief scrutiny of Wu Jianfeng, Wang Ye deliberated momentarily before explaining, ¡°I¡¯ve already earned one third-class merit. Acquiring another would mean I have two. However, you did mention earlier that achieving a perfect score in target shooting also garners a third-class merit. But, if I¡¯ve already secured two, I¡¯m apprehensive that the Regiment Commander might not grant me the latter!¡± ¡°Ugh!¡± This time, it was Wu Jianfeng who found himself taken aback. After a pause, he extended his arm and flicked Wang Ye¡¯s hat brim. ¡°Damn it, what goes on in that head of yours?¡± Wang Ye readjusted his hat and responded with a grin. In this instant, Wu Jianfeng was left momentarily speechless. Subsequently, he regarded Wang Ye and posed another query, ¡°Have you had any experience with firearms before?¡± ¡°No!¡± Wang Ye shook his head. ¡°In that case, what are you rambling about?¡± Wu Jianfeng retorted with exasperation. In truth, upon hearing Wang Ye¡¯s explanation earlier, even Wu Jianfeng experienced a moment of surprise. Never had it crossed his mind that Wang Ye might be capable of a perfect score in marksmanship. Did he imagine everyone to be a mirror image of himself, Wu Jianfeng? This was a source of pride for him. Furthermore, it wasn¡¯t every year that a flawless marksman emerged, nor was it an annual occurrence for a third-class merit to be awarded. Following a brief contemplation, Wu Jianfeng shifted his attention back to Wang Ye. ¡°Don¡¯t fret over that. Secure this merit first on my behalf. As for the target shooting accolade, if you truly possess the capability, lay claim to it.¡± Wu Jianfeng took a stride forward and directed his gaze toward the group before facing Wang Ye again. ¡°I¡¯m uncertain of the Regiment Commander¡¯s intentions this year. However, 1¡¯11 lend you my support when the time comes. Should the regiment commander be prepared to secure a third-class merit this year¡­ 1¡¯11 devise a method to extract an initial commitment from him. Once he declares his intentions first, even if you acquire two merits, it won¡¯t impede your pursuit of the third!¡± During the marksmanship event, the leader would often be present. Occasionally, he wouldn¡¯t stipulate beforehand that he¡¯d obtain a perfect score. When a flawless record emerged upon culmination of the competition, they would convene and determine the reward on the spot. However, there were instances where the leader would stipulate his terms ahead of time. This facet was influenced by the leader¡¯s personality. However, this was predicated on the premise of no external interference. Given that Wang Ye had divulged this information to him¡­ Naturally, Wu Jianfeng was inclined to offer assistance. After all, Wang Ye was a member of his unit. Furthermore, if Wang Ye genuinely attained another third-class merit today, Wu Jianfeng would harbor a sense of guilt if the regiment commander failed to grant him a perfect mark in marksmanship. Thankfully, Wang Ye¡¯s timely disclosure had paved the way for a solution. Chapter 156 - Chapter 156: The Second Third-Class Merit Chapter 156: The Second Third-Class Merit Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation At this moment, Wang Ye¡¯s eyes brightened. To be honest, Wang Ye had never considered this possibility before. The main reason was that Wang Ye couldn¡¯t discuss this with Wu Jianfeng. He hadn¡¯t even started shooting, nor had he fired a gun. He merely aimed and practiced every day. How could he be certain that he could retrieve all the rings? He couldn¡¯t reveal the existence of the system to Wu Jianfeng. Hence, he had to devise his own strategy. However, now that Wu Jianfeng had laid out his plans so clearly, Wang Ye realized that it might disrupt his own strategy. He didn¡¯t want things to take an unexpected turn now. Wu Jianfeng truly lived up to his reputation as a company commander. He had a solution. Observing Wu Jianfeng, Wang Ye secretly gave him a thumbs-up in admiration. ¡°Alright, wipe that gloomy look off your face. We¡¯ll discuss the shooting practice later. When the regiment commander arrives, don¡¯t make any mistakes. Now, start your recovery routine promptly.¡± ¡°Alright!¡± Wang Ye concurred with a smile. Wu Jianfeng gazed at Wang Ye, who was beginning to limber up, and continued, ¡°Let me tell you, don¡¯t let me down later, and don¡¯t hold back any longer. This time, you need to run as fast and as far as you can, ideally completing the run in under one minute and thirty seconds. Even if you run until you collapse, I¡¯ll carry you back. But if you don¡¯t perform well and fail to attain even a third-class merit, you¡¯ll crawl back. Hang on. If that happens, I¡¯ll sit on your back. You crawl, and I¡¯ll be your passenger!¡± ¡°Yes, I guarantee I¡¯ll fulfill the mission!¡± Wang Ye stood up and saluted. One minute and thirty seconds. Wang Ye was actually rather confident. Just earlier, he hadn¡¯t held back, but he hadn¡¯t gone all out either. After numerous practice runs, even without a stopwatch to monitor his time, he had a rough sense of it. Under these conditions, he simply had to give it his all. However, if he discarded all other thoughts and ran for his life, Wang Ye estimated he could complete the run in one minute and thirty seconds, or perhaps even break the team¡¯s historical record. After all, his stamina was no longer ordinary. His physical strength was 1.8 times that of an average person. Most scouts didn¡¯t possess such an advantage, and those who did were blessed with robust physiques. Yet, if his physique was excessively robust, it would inevitably impact his other attributes. For instance, flexibility, reaction speed, and so forth. Striking a balance among these traits was quite challenging for a regular individual. Nevertheless, with the system augmenting every aspect, Wang Ye had no weak points. ¡°Regiment Commander is here!¡± Not long after, three individuals approached from the direction of the regiment headquarters building. Two were in the lead, while one trailed behind them. Wang Ye glanced at the one in the rear and surmised that it must be a messenger or something of the sort. He didn¡¯t pay excessive attention to them, focusing instead on the two leading figures. Wang Ye recognized one of them, the chief of staff. However, the other individual was unfamiliar to him. ¡°Let¡¯s proceed.¡± Wu Jianfeng greeted Wang Ye in hushed tones. Subsequently, he guided Wang Ye forward to meet the newcomers. ¡°Greetings, Regiment Commander! Greetings, Chief of Staff!¡± Wu Jianfeng spoke, and although Wang Ye didn¡¯t need to utter anything, he followed suit with a salute. ¡°Very well!¡± The regiment commander let out a chuckle and motioned for them to lower their hands. His gaze then landed on Wang Ye. ¡°Comrade Wang Ye!¡± ¡°Yes, Regiment Commander!¡± ¡°I heard from your captain that you completed the run in 1 minute and 31 seconds?¡± ¡°Yes, sir! Regiment Commander.¡± Wang Ye responded in a robotic manner, addressing each query with precision. ¡°Yes, an impressive performance indeed. For a new recruit to achieve such a result, I must say, in my years of service, you stand out as one of the most remarkable recruits I¡¯ve encountered.¡± How about this: could you run once more? I¡¯ll personally witness it!¡± ¡°Yes, Regiment Commander!¡± Wang Ye echoed his response. ¡°Very well, go ahead. I¡¯ll personally keep track of the time.¡± With those words, the regiment commander turned around. A soldier behind him promptly produced a stopwatch. ¡°Yes, Regiment Commander.¡± Then, he glanced at Wu Jianfeng, who nodded in approval. Wang Ye then jogged over to the nearest track, a 400-meter training ground on the left. Truthfully, during standard military assessments, the 400-meter obstacle course would commence from a prone position. Ye Sanshi had informed Wang Ye of this. However, being a new recruit, Wang Ye¡¯s starting position hadn¡¯t been stressed by the regiment commander and the others. So, he discreetly chose to ignore the rule and commenced the race from a standing stance. At present, seeing Wang Ye¡¯s stance, the regiment commander didn¡¯t comment. After all, they were recruits from a new recruit company, and there was a degree of leniency when it came to the starting position. ¡°Prepare!¡± The regiment commander positioned himself at the side, while Wu Jianfeng and the chief of staff stood a few meters behind him. ¡°Go!¡± As the regiment commander pressed the stopwatch, Wang Ye explosively dashed forward. His initial speed was quite impressive. Even Wu Jianfeng couldn¡¯t help but feel a tinge of concern witnessing this rapid start. This young recruit, let¡¯s hope he doesn¡¯t overexert himself simply because the Regiment Commander is observing. Fortunately, Wang Ye¡¯s forte lay in the initial acceleration. After covering a dozen meters, he adeptly adjusted his pace and breathing rhythm. In his case, the explosive start was just that¡ªan initial burst¡ªand his stamina was more than capable of sustaining it. Before long, the first hundred meters were behind him. The regiment commander scrutinized the stopwatch in his grip. Meanwhile, Wu Jianfeng observed from behind. It wasn¡¯t that he doubted the regiment commander¡¯s accuracy, but rather he desired to ascertain the outcome as promptly as possible. Turning the flag, executing the Five Step Stance¡­ Wang Ye navigated the obstacles with swift fluidity. He employed the most efficient techniques recognized by the military to maneuver through them. Of course, this approach bore its own risks. Perfection was an elusive goal. Pursuing speed could exact a significant toll on one¡¯s physical energy. A misstep could lead to a miserable fall or even hospitalization. However, such a scenario wasn¡¯t in the cards for Wang Ye. Bolstered by his remarkable reflexes and complemented by his relatively lithe physique, along with the steadiness of his limbs and enhanced flexibility and explosive power gained from his extensive training, Wang Ye was almost impervious to error when he focused completely. He sailed through the obstacle course with ease. Although his return speed was marginally slower, he maintained his rhythm with precision. He recalibrated his pace in harmony with his diminishing physical reserves. As the last hundred meters drew near, Wang Ye emitted an ¡°ah¡± sound. His countenance flushed, and his strides surged. In truth, Wang Ye¡¯s legs were verging on the edge of control. He was capable of maintaining a steady pace, yet his impulse to accelerate had taken hold. It was a drive fueled purely by determination. ¡°Faster¡­ Faster¡­ Pick up the pace!¡± At the finish line, the regiment commander remained glued to his stopwatch, bellowing encouragement at Wang Ye. The regiment commander¡¯s customary demeanor had vanished, replaced by the fervor of an animated referee on a stadium track. ¡°Excellent!¡± Finally, as Wang Ye arrived at the regiment commander¡¯s side, he ceased the stopwatch and erupted into hearty laughter. ¡°Haha!¡± Indeed, he wasn¡¯t the sole one laughing; Wu Jianfeng joined in the celebration. In that instant, he pocketed the stopwatch and hastened to Wang Ye¡¯s side, where the recruit had knelt down after completing the run. ¡°Company Commander!¡± Despite his heaving breaths, Wang Ye turned his gaze toward Wu Jianfeng as the latter approached. At this juncture, Wang Ye experienced a tinge of nervousness. Confidence aside, this context diverged from standard training. Now, he had just completed the run for a third-class merit. ¡°1 minute 29 seconds 42 milliseconds. You¡¯ve succeeded. You were a mere 0.10 seconds away from breaking the team record!¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s grin stretched ear to ear. He crouched beside Wang Ye, extending a helping hand to assist him to his feet while sharing the outcome. ¡°Haha, I managed 1 minute 29.39 seconds¡ªclose, but not quite. That¡¯s the outcome, Wang Ye, you¡¯ve outdone yourself!¡± The Regiment Commander¡¯s laughter resonated as he strolled over. In that instant, Wu Jianfeng lent a hand to Wang Ye, aiding him to stand upright. Wang Ye¡¯s face was suffused with a deep crimson hue, sweat beading his forehead. Yet now, Wang Ye too, was beaming with unbridled elation. The second third-class merit was now within his grasp.. Chapter 157 - Chapter 157: Breaking the Team Record, Wu Jianfeng Chapter 157: Breaking the Team Record, Wu Jianfeng1 s Support Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Alright¡­ Alright¡­ Company commander¡­ I¡­ I¡¯m fine¡­¡± On the grass beside the 400-meter obstacle course, Wang Ye lay flat on the ground. At this moment, his hands firmly grasped the grass at his side, and his feet were stretched out. He had no choice! The rigorous massage from the military came once again. ¡°Haha, you rascal, still complaining? I¡¯m the company commander, and I¡¯m giving you a massage. Which new recruit gets such treatment?¡± Wu Jianfeng burst into hearty laughter. Well¡­ He was indeed pressing down, but he was using both hands to pin Wang Ye down, preventing him from rising. Then, he employed his knees to press and knead Wang Ye¡¯s leg muscles. That sensation was far more agonizing than the 400-meter obstacle course Wang Ye had just completed. ¡°Really¡­ That¡¯s fantastic¡­ I¡¯m fine now!¡± Wang Ye started to exert all his strength in an attempt to break free. Despite having received this massage numerous times before, every instance of this darn massage provoked intense resistance from Wang Ye. Naturally, he wasn¡¯t the only one. There was likely no one in the recruit company who didn¡¯t resist this darn massage. It was just too uncomfortable. Even though the results were positive, the pain endured during the massage was unbearable! ¡°Haha, it¡¯s all right, it¡¯s all right. You¡¯ve already completed four four-hundred-meter runs this morning.¡± Wu Jianfeng grinned. It was hard not to feel elated! Because today, he had witnessed history being made by the Iron Bones Hero Regiment. The four-hundred-meter obstacle record had been shattered by the recruits under his guidance. Although Wang Ye hadn¡¯t broken the record during the first round when the regiment commander was present, he had only missed it by a little over 0.10 seconds. Eventually, with their encouragement, Wang Ye made a comeback and completed it twice. Furthermore, both times, he began in a kneeling position. In order to help Wang Ye recover, Wu Jianfeng even took the initiative to procure Red Bull for him. However, Wang Ye still fell short on the second attempt. It was the third try, but it only marginally surpassed the previous historical record of 1 minute 29.24 seconds, reaching 1 minute 29.21 seconds. The regiment commander had already departed by this point. Yet, Wang Ye had already won the admiration of everyone. Well¡­ Perhaps the Chief of Staff wasn¡¯t exceedingly pleased. Because his heart was aching. In fact, he had second thoughts a few times just now and even reached out to Wu Jianfeng. However, Wu Jianfeng didn¡¯t give him any chance at all. He had barely opened his mouth to protest, and Wu Jianfeng had swiftly interjected. ¡°Chief of Staff, you¡¯ve already given me your word.¡± The Chief of Staff was left speechless. At that moment, Wu Jianfeng was truly overjoyed. Although Wang Ye had only broken the team¡¯s historical record, a team record was still a record, after all. Wang Ye¡¯s name would now be etched into the annals of the team¡¯s history. Simultaneously, as the company commander of Wang Ye¡¯s recruit company, he also shared in the honor. After all, Wang Ye had achieved this feat during his time in the recruit company. A moment of glory! ¡°Indeed¡­ Alright¡­I¡¯m done.¡± Wang Ye exerted a strenuous effort and finally managed to roll to the side, escaping Wu Jianfeng¡¯s clutches that seemed almost demonic. ¡°Haha, you youngster, you¡¯re quite resilient!¡± Wu Jianfeng reprimanded him with a grin, although he too took a seat on the spot and refrained from pressing Wang Ye any further. Lying somewhat incapacitated on the grass, Wang Ye permitted Wu Jianfeng to continue speaking. He didn¡¯t have the urge to converse further. He required some time to alleviate the discomfort from being pressed down upon. ¡°Kid, you¡¯ve earned a third-class merit now. The most significant hurdle for you to be recommended to the military academy is no longer an issue. Moving forward, once you depart from the company, you must persistently endeavor. I¡¯ll reserve a spot for you to join the company next year. Additionally, you must uphold your standards and swiftly enhance your military skills after leaving the company. Should 1 find your progress satisfactory, I¡¯ll assign you to the instructional team this year. Upon your emergence from there, I shall appoint you as the class monitor!¡± ¡°All?¡± Wang Ye turned around, caught off guard. He hadn¡¯t anticipated such benevolence from Wu Jianfeng. Wasn¡¯t this arrangement incredibly favorable? Wu Jianfeng leaned back, a blade of grass dangling from his mouth as he gazed at the sky. ¡°In the military, age holds significant importance, particularly for officers. Hence, as long as you put in the effort, I¡¯ll bestow upon you the title of vice-class monitor for May and June of this year, before enlisting you into the instructional team. Once you return from your time there, I¡¯ll formally appoint you as the class monitor. By doing so, you¡¯ll fulfill the criteria for guaranteed admission by the middle of next year.¡± ¡°This¡­ It won¡¯t contravene regulations, will it?¡± Wang Ye sat up, inquiring cautiously. He did not wish for Wu Jianfeng to disregard regulations and inadvertently bring harm upon himself. ¡°Haha!¡± Wu Jianfeng chuckled, turning his head. ¡°What¡¯s illegal about this? Only those who possess the capability can achieve this. You¡¯re not breaking the rules; you¡¯re adhering to them, just expediting a minor matter.¡± ¡°If you didn¡¯t have those two third-class merits, who would go to such lengths for you?¡± he continued after a brief pause. ¡°But you do.¡± Once more gazing towards the horizon, Wu Jianfeng resumed his discourse. ¡°In truth, in any military organization, unless you¡¯re under a highly inflexible commander, this would be the norm. It¡¯s the same old adage. A soldier, particularly an officer, and an officer during times of peace, can afford to be a year younger. In this regard, I¡¯m at a disadvantage!¡± Wu Jianfeng ended with a note of helplessness. His words were sincere. Having crossed the threshold of thirty years, he still retained the rank of a company commander. It wasn¡¯t due to incompetence; rather, it was because he had graduated from the military school at the age of twenty-eight. It was a late start. He fully recognized the leverage that age could confer. Naturally, now that Wang Ye had met the prerequisites, he saw no harm in offering additional benefits. Certainly, it was predominantly owing to Wang Ye himself. He had shattered the record for the entire 400-meter circuit. Not to mention other considerations, if he were to welcome Wang Ye into his 4th Company at present, which soldier would dare to question it? Might was the sole persuasion in the military. Even though Wang Ye was just a fresh recruit without any accolades as yet, his prowess was sufficient to command admiration. No one would raise an objection if Wu Jianfeng extended his assistance to him. It might even be said that Wu Jianfeng was a commendable company commander, one who looked out for his troops¡¯ interests. On the contrary, if Wang Ye lacked the competence, even if he contributed, it wouldn¡¯t be grounded in his ability. For instance, his prior act of valor didn¡¯t qualify for a third-class contribution; it was in fact a second-class achievement. Even Wu Jianfeng wouldn¡¯t advocate such a course. They would simply work to hasten Wang Ye¡¯s training, pushing him to catch up with the curriculum, striving for his promotion to sergeant within his first year. They wouldn¡¯t attempt to enroll him in military school for his second year. Since the individual himself wouldn¡¯t possess absolute competence, the other soldiers below wouldn¡¯t respect his authority, even if he¡¯d earned accolades. They might acknowledge his merits, but they wouldn¡¯t be swayed by such an approach. Even if they seemed persuaded on the surface, their hearts wouldn¡¯t be fully convinced. After a few more moments of rest, Wu Jianfeng turned around and gave a gentle kick to the still incapacitated Wang Ye. ¡°Alright, get up. Are you planning to nap here? Or do you genuinely want me to carry you back?¡± ¡°Hehe, maybe it¡¯s because you didn¡¯t stand up either.¡± Wang Ye hastened to rise. However, while the suggestion seemed tempting, his stomach was slightly protesting its emptiness. And as for the idea of being carried¡­ He brushed that aside. Even if he were willing to be carried, she probably wouldn¡¯t be agreeable either! It was akin to him being disabled. Soon, Wu Jianfeng also rose to his feet. He guided Wang Ye back through the camp, leading him from the service center to their recruit company¡¯s vicinity. ¡°Oh, by the way, let me offer you a word of advice. Don¡¯t put any nonsense in the recruit Q&A tonight. Despite its anonymity, there are certain matters you need to take to avoid getting into trouble!¡± As they were parting ways, Wu Jianfeng suddenly pivoted back toward Wang Ye, imparting these words of caution. ¡°All?¡± ¡°All!¡± Wang Ye echoed, though Wu Jianfeng had already turned away. Nevertheless, his voice lingered in the air. ¡°This is my way of acknowledging your commendable performance today. Yet, let me caution you ¨C I¡¯m sharing this only with you. If a third party becomes privy to this information, even if your class monitor refrains from penalizing you, 1 won¡¯t hesitate to impose the punishment myself!¡± ¡°Uh¡­¡± Wang Ye stood there, flabbergasted. What on earth was the ¡°recruit question and answer¡±? And to think, Wu Jianfeng was utilizing this as a reward? He felt perplexed, but a notion quickly dawned on him. Nevertheless, pondering this matter was fruitless at this juncture. His stomach was growling with hunger, and dinner was upon them. The utmost priority was to hasten back and convene for the evening meal. Chapter 158 - Chapter 158: A Little Trick in the Recruits Survey Chapter 158: A Little Trick in the Recruit¡¯s Survey Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation At 8:00 PM, the recruit question and answer session that had been discussed by Wu Jianfeng and Wang Ye in the morning arrived punctually. All the company¡¯s classes were ushered into the classroom. ¡°Write it well!¡± ¡°Show more seriousness!¡± The squad leaders brought their teams and leaned in to give instructions to the recruits in their classes. However, there wasn¡¯t much time given for them to demonstrate their abilities. At the front of the stage, a first lieutenant stood in position. ¡°Alright, now that you¡¯ve brought them over, squad leaders can leave!¡± With a single sentence, the classes withdrew. Soon, only the recruits and the unfamiliar officer remained in the room. Seeing that everyone was gazing at him with curiosity, the officer smiled. ¡°First, let me introduce myself. I¡¯m from the Political Department of our regiment. My last name is He. You can address me as Officer He.¡± Pausing for a moment, he gazed at the seated recruits one by one and continued with a gentle smile, ¡°Today, we have come to our recruit company to conduct an assessment of all of you. We want to determine if any of you new recruits have experienced unfair treatment, feel that something is amiss or have encountered situations that don¡¯t align with the regulations. You¡¯re free to voice any concerns you may have. Uh¡­ The key is, you can express yourselves openly without any worries. This is anonymous. Thus, please respond candidly. There is no need to fear repercussions for telling the truth. All of such concerns are unfounded!¡± Onstage, the officer was rambling on. Below the stage, Wang Ye observed the classroom¡¯s surveillance camera in disbelief. Even though no one had ever mentioned the use of this surveillance camera, it might not even be active during regular times. But¡­ Wang Ye was convinced that it would be turned on today. ¡°Fuck, the opportunity is here!¡± Behind him, Wang Ye caught Qin Li¡¯s hushed remark. It carried an unmistakable tone of carefree excitement as though revenge was imminent. ¡°Anonymous¡­ Ha!¡± Similar sentiments were shared by students from other classes, their hands clenching in anticipation. Certainly, there were individuals like Wang Ye who lifted their heads to glance at the camera. Some even turned their heads to observe the closed classroom door. ¡°Could it be that the other squad leaders are coming to gather the surveys from us?¡± ¡°Are you daft? We can just submit them ourselves quickly.¡± Some smart ass¡¯s voice from another class voice reached Wang Ye¡¯s ears. He turned around to look. However, before Wang Ye could utter a word, the officer on the stage stood up. A stack of papers was distributed to the first person in each row. ¡°Pass them out, everyone. When you write your responses, be sincere and earnest. The truth matters, not mere formality. Avoid excessive flattery. It¡¯s not like your leaders would know it¡¯s you since this is anonymous.¡± Officer He smiled. Wang Ye eyed him, sensing a concealed edge to his smile. Shortly after, a survey form appeared in Wang Ye¡¯s hand. ¡°Alright, you¡¯ve received the forms. Follow the regulations and complete them. You have half an hour.¡± Wang Ye lowered his head to examine the survey. The initial question read, ¡°Do you use your own laundry detergent or soap when washing the class monitor¡¯s attire?¡± Confronted with this question, Wang Ye was somewhat taken aback. What was the intent here? ¡°Where¡¯s the detergent? Our class monitor only instructed us to use soap. He mentioned that it¡¯s space-efficient and easy to store, which is convenient for internal evaluations!¡± Muffled murmurs could be heard from the side. Wang Ye glanced at the foolish student from the adjacent fourth class. Wang Ye truly contemplated saying, ¡°Can¡¯t you discern the focal point?¡± Undoubtedly, some people had grasped the central aspect, yet it was evident they chose to remain silent or were intentionally ignoring it. At this juncture, he was jotting down responses in the guise of anonymous retaliation. For instance, Liang Fan had never laundered Ye Sanshi¡¯s attire before, yet now he chuckled as he penned, ¡°On the occasion I assisted the class monitor with laundry, the first instance involved soaking his clothes in detergent for half an hour. Subsequently, I utilized soap to scrub them, rinsing twice in clean water.¡± To be fair, if Wu Jianfeng hadn¡¯t cautioned Wang Ye before, he might struggle to refrain from jesting with Ye Sanshi now. Regardless, it was all in good humor. Nonetheless, in the present moment, Wang Ye dutifully inscribed, ¡°I haven¡¯t laundered the class monitor¡¯s attire before.¡± Wang Ye wrote the truth. Admittedly, Ye Sanshi had never laundered his own clothes; they were always laundered on Saturdays as a consequence of failed assessments or training. Naturally, it wasn¡¯t Wang Ye¡¯s responsibility to undertake this task. The second question: ¡°Throughout the new recruits¡¯ training, did the squad leader resort to physical force or verbal reprimands?¡± Wang Ye pondered momentarily and opted to bypass the second question. Preferring to abstain from composing an earnest response, he resolved not to address it. After all, the survey was anonymous¡­ The third question: ¡°While the class monitor smoked within the dormitory, did the ashes make their way to the floor?¡± A total of ten questions lay before Wang Ye, a sight that prompted him to silently lament for Ye Sanshi¡¯s predicament. He opted to complete the remainder. For instance, regarding smoking, Wang Ye indicated that the class monitor refrained from smoking within the dormitory. Although Ye Sanshi had pulled the short straw on occasion, that was when he had disciplined Deng Hai. The other instances he drew the short straw, he made his way to the rooftop. Hence, penning this response wasn¡¯t at odds with the truth. However, just because he wrote thus didn¡¯t signify others would follow suit. As he turned his gaze towards the others, Wang Ye observed the individual from Class 4 inscribing on the second query, ¡°Our class monitor doesn¡¯t employ physical force, but he enjoys incentivizing us. For instance, following lights out, he rewards us with a newspaper and encourages us to engage in vigorous boxing.¡± Wang Ye could only offer a silent lament for the fourth class monitor. Yet, in this instance, Wang Ye also deduced that his next-door neighbor was clearly quite shrewd. He had even written using his non-dominant hand. The handwriting appeared uneven. As Wang Ye wasn¡¯t in close proximity and boasted good eyesight, he couldn¡¯t decipher the script¡¯s contents. Before long, the half-hour elapsed. Onstage, Officer He raised his hand to check the time. ¡°Alright, time¡¯s up. Enter and assist me in collecting the forms!¡± At this juncture, the classroom assumed a somewhat disordered state. Numerous recruits simultaneously muttered obscenities. Nevertheless, the recruits promptly sprang into action. The door had scarcely opened before recruits at the back initiated the process of passing the forms to the front rows. ¡°Sit properly. What¡¯s the commotion? Where¡¯s the discipline?¡± Three platoon leaders entered. Although he uttered the reprimand in a hushed tone, he barely had time to do so. Roughly half of the forms had already been collected by the recruits. ¡°Heh, now that you¡¯ve collected them, manage it yourselves. Your class monitor, await further instructions.¡± Every recruit directed their gaze towards Officer He on the stage, harboring an inclination to rip off their disgustingsocks and cram them into his mouth. This individual was brimming with malicious intentions. His words were akin to flatulence! Trouble was brewing. At this moment, numerous recruits were gripped by anxiety. The notion of anonymity suddenly didn¡¯t appear so secure. In reality, many recruits were beginning to feel remorse. Indeed, before their arrival, the class monitors had enjoined them to respond earnestly, abstain from including inappropriate content, and avoid needless complications. However, upon their arrival, after the squad leaders¡¯ departure and the assertion of anonymity, numerous recruits unleashed their inhibitions. Yet now¡­ Before long, the completed surveys were surrendered, and Officer He collected them before departing with the forms. Subsequently, the new recruits were summoned by their respective squad leaders and escorted back to the dormitories. ¡°What did the survey ask? What did you write¡± Upon returning to the dormitory, Ye Sanshi initiated a one-on-one interrogation of his peers. Chapter 159 - Chapter 159: The Price of Setting Yourself Lose Chapter 159: The Price of Setting Yourself Lose Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Class monitor, I¡¯ve never helped the class monitor do laundry. Regarding the second question, I responded that the class monitor has always shown care and affection toward us. He has never resorted to physical punishment or scolding¡­¡± In the dormitory, Gu Yingnan was the first to speak. Under the gaze of Ye Sanshi, he kept his eyes fixed ahead. Well¡­ Originally, he shared a sleeping space with Ye Sanshi. However, the current scenario was different. Ye Sanshi occupied a small stool while Gu Yingnan stood, resulting in their eyes not meeting. It wasn¡¯t until the final question that Gu Yingnan averted his gaze. He looked at Ye Sanshi and uttered with a smile, ¡°Class Monitor, the last question pertains to the aspects in which the recruit company can improve. I mentioned that I hope you could arrange for us to make a call to our families!¡± ¡°An opportunity to make a call!¡± Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t comment on Gu Yingnan¡¯s initial response but addressed the last question. ¡°Really?¡± These words elicited an immediate reaction from the onlookers. Everyone¡¯s yearning to communicate with the outside world was beyond measure. On the first day, Ye Sanshi had promised that after collecting their phones, he would distribute them during the weekends if their performance was commendable. This promise had been taken to heart by all, albeit naively. Yet, the reality was that Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t possess a phone himself. Thus, he had to rely on letter writing, and the same applied for receiving responses. As for making phone calls, they had to be patient. After all, Ye Sanshi had enlisted once before, during which he had made a call to assure his safety. Gazing at Yan Zhiming and speaking in a casual tone, Ye Sanshi queried, ¡°Will I get a meal if I deceive you?¡± He glanced at the whole group. ¡°The day after tomorrow is New Year¡¯s. 1 will definitely arrange a chance for you all to make calls home during that time!¡± ¡°Uh¡­¡± Upon hearing this, some individuals were taken aback, while others were lost in thought. For the recruits, New Year¡¯s Day was perhaps the only indicator of the upcoming year. It was only in this moment that they suddenly grasped the proximity of the New Year. Yet, amidst the intense physical training of the past month, they had been so immersed that they failed to keep track of the days. Absolutely! The new year was swiftly approaching. Ye Sanshi¡¯s reminder disoriented everyone. Wang Ye was also momentarily dazed. He had forgotten about the date. With Ye Sanshi¡¯s proclamation, he finally snapped back. It had been over sixty days since the initiation of the training. ¡°Class, what¡¯s the date today? When is New Year¡¯s?¡± Liang Fan couldn¡¯t resist whispering to his neighbor. ¡°The 10th, and then the 13th for New Year¡¯s. Alright, I¡¯m the one asking the questions here. Come on, Ping¡¯an, it¡¯s your turn¡­¡± During the survey, one person had let their guard down while writing. Now that they were back, they had transformed into a well-behaved individual. Ye Sanshi inquired. The responses from the classmates were carefully worded. However, Wang Ye could discern the truth from their expressions and tones. Certainly, if Wang Ye could identify falsehoods, Ye Sanshi was undoubtedly capable of it as well. Surprisingly, though, he didn¡¯t lose his temper. Instead, he seemed content. After everyone had responded, he smiled and remarked, ¡°Not bad. Everyone did well. How about this, no extra work after lights out tonight. Get some rest and sleep early!¡± Wang Ye regarded him skeptically. But the others cheered¡­ Shortly after, Ye Sanshi excused himself, mentioning a meeting. Gu Yingnan took a seat by the door, and Qin Li leaned in, speaking in hushed tones to the others. ¡°Guys, let¡¯s be honest, what did you write!¡± ¡°Cough¡­ I memorized the questions!¡± Wang Ye shot him a glare. Yan Zhiming, seated across, rolled his eyes and swiftly grabbed the questionnaire, loudly committing the questions to memory. Yet, Liang Fan whispered to Qin Li, ¡°It¡¯s written as 1 had said earlier. Remember, caution yourself against sleep-talking tonight!¡± Having said that, he began memorizing the questions. Walls had ears, so they refrained from chattering too much, lest Ye Sanshi was lurking nearby. The following day proceeded as usual, and the class monitor¡¯s booming voice was absent. Nevertheless, Wang Ye had a hunch that this matter wasn¡¯t as straightforward as it seemed. However, nothing appeared amiss until late at night when the lights went out. Contrarily, Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t task them with overtime duties. Lying in bed, Wang Ye shifted his gaze slightly to Ye Sanshi, who lay still on his own bunk. ¡°Are we really just going to take this?¡± Wang Ye was skeptical, yet everyone was lying down. He couldn¡¯t fathom it. Wang Ye didn¡¯t dwell on it. Primarily, he was tired. The day¡¯s training had involved four 400-meter runs in the morning alone. Though he had achieved a third-class merit today and knew that Wu Jianfeng would publicly acknowledge it before the entire company tomorrow morning, the gratification from the recognition didn¡¯t negate his need for sleep. In a daze. Wang Ye suddenly detected an acrid scent invading his nostrils. ¡°Cough, cough! Oh, damn it¡­¡± Suddenly, a series of coughs resonated through the dormitory, followed by yells and expletives. Wang Ye was immediately jarred awake. Upon entering the room, he was confronted with a burning object on the floor at the dormitory¡¯s center. ¡°Enemy attack! Hurry, don your gas masks and gather for an emergency assembly!¡± The door swung open all of a sudden. Ye Sanshi stood at the entrance, donning a gas mask. While instructing, he swiftly covered his own face and hurriedly moved in to secure his bedding. ¡°Cough, cough!¡± In this instance, Wang Ye found himself involuntarily seized by a fit of intense coughing. What a farce! He had clearly seen that the item on the ground was a Red Bull can. It wasn¡¯t even a smoke grenade. Undoubtedly, chili had been placed inside the can, coupled with a combustible substance. Once ignited, the concoction produced suffocating smoke. The can had been ignited and tossed into the dormitory. ¡°Cough, cough!¡± ¡°Damn it!¡± Chaos consumed the dormitory. Everyone was struggling against the irritation that brought them to tears. The smoke was stifling beyond measure. Clutching his nose, Wang Ye tumbled off the bed. Staring at the Red Bull can, he refrained from touching it. Well duh! He was shoeless. The object was ablaze, emitting an intense red heat. It would be reckless to attempt to handle it. Rolling and crawling, he maneuvered toward the shelf where the gas masks were stationed within the dormitory. ¡°Ouch!¡± Wang Ye and Liang Fan accidentally collided, yet Wang Ye disregarded the encounter. He hurriedly sought refuge beneath the equipment rack. ¡°Pass them over¡­ here¡­¡± Dispensing them one by one, regardless of the mask¡¯s owner, Wang Ye provided one to each person present. Concurrently, he exploited this opportunity to rapidly secure one for himself. ¡°Cough, cough!¡± Upon donning the mask, Wang Ye couldn¡¯t suppress his coughs, as remnants of the smoke lingered within. ¡°Swiftly, quickly, quickly!¡± Having packed his belongings and positioned his gear, Ye Sanshi¡¯s voice emanated from under the mask. However, nobody was in the mindset to attend to him. They speedily adorned their masks and promptly returned to their bunks, initiating the procedure. Following Wang Ye¡¯s approach to his bed and the act of donning his shoes, he delivered a kick to the burning Red Bull can on the floor, propelling it beyond the door¡¯s threshold. Approximately two minutes later, Wang Ye was the first to burst out of the door. He descended the stairs. The armory¡¯s entrance on the ground floor was already ajar. Wang Ye dashed inside and headed straight for the rack where his classmates stored their weaponry. Retrieving his firearm, he dashed back out. ¡°Listen up, it¡¯s almost the new year, but remember, our adversaries don¡¯t partake in new year celebrations.¡± Once everyone had assembled in the downstairs armory, Wu Jianfeng positioned himself on the steps leading to the dormitory building, addressing the gathering. ¡®As soldiers, vigilance is imperative at all times, especially in situations like this. When our nation is in a festive mood during the new year, it¡¯s also when our defenses could be most lax. Our adversaries aren¡¯t fools; they would likely seize this opportunity if they wish to act against us. Consequently, we must maintain our readiness for combat at any given moment. While the rest of the nation might be unwinding, we can¡¯t afford to ease off. This is the custom and ethos of any military unit during the new year. Even though you¡¯re new recruits, you are still soldiers. Alright, now that we¡¯re all assembled, follow me to conduct a sweep for potential threats. Pay attention¡ªdo not remove your gas masks to safeguard against any further chemical attacks!¡± Beneath his mask, Wang Ye¡¯s lips moved incessantly, echoing the word ¡®fuck.¡¯ He vowed that tonight would certainly see retribution. Retribution for the violation of their nightly tranquility. Granted, he lacked tangible evidence, but did evidence truly matter? Soon enough, everyone donned their gas masks and set out after Wu Jianfeng. They didn¡¯t venture beyond the camp but rather circled the camp¡¯s perimeter twice. ¡°I¡­ I¡¯m seriously¡­ utterly convinced!¡± Once they returned to the dormitory, Qin Li slumped onto Wang Ye¡¯s bed like a lifeless form. ¡°Get up, get up! Don¡¯t sprawl on my bed!¡± Clutching a perspiration-drenched mask, Wang Ye was equally drained. This exhaustion transcended the physical realm, bordering on agonizing torment. Engaging in two laps around the camp¡¯s perimeter, fully equipped and veiled behind gas masks, wasn¡¯t an endeavor fit for humans. Li¡­ Lie here¡­ I¡¯ll rest¡­ Catch my breath!¡± Qin Li exhibited no intention of relocating. He maintained his position on Wang Ye¡¯s bunk. Wang Ye was on the verge of physically assisting him to his feet when suddenly¡­ ¡°Shhh Shhhh! Emergency assembly!¡± ¡°FUUUUCK!¡± Within the dormitory, despite their profound weariness, a symphony of synchronized and resounding fucks echoed in unison. Chapter 160 - Chapter 160: Automatic Counterattack Chapter 160: Automatic Counterattack Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation That evening, the entire company of recruits was subjected to intense torment. This was because they were called for more than ten emergency assemblies throughout the night. Sleep was a rare luxury. Many didn¡¯t even dare to undress or open their backpacks. However, the class leaders were relentless, forcing everyone to strip, unpack, and lie on their beds. After a while, the soul-seizing whistle sounded again. Pain. They allowed themselves half an hour of respite, paying for it with a night of suffering. Wang Ye endured the most. He hadn¡¯t given in, yet ended up having to consume a large bowl of rice and endure an entire night alongside the rest. The following day, just before the exercise session began, Wu Jianfeng held an award ceremony for Wang Ye. But there was no joy in this ceremony. The entire company of recruits appeared dejected, and even Wang Ye himself was no exception. The commendation failed to uplift anyone¡¯s spirits. Of course, the reward didn¡¯t excite him either, but five kilometers was manageable. A rugged five-kilometer cross-country run. Eyes were bloodshot from the exertion. ¡°You have two hours, only two hours. No removal of clothing or equipment. Finding a spot to rest was the challenge.¡± In the woods, at the end of the five-kilometer run, Wu Jianfeng didn¡¯t rally everyone as they finished. Instead, he ordered them to rest and sleep. He continued, ¡°We¡¯re a field army. War is imminent. We won¡¯t know where we¡¯ll fight or how long we¡¯ll be in the wild. In war, no one would have the luxury of setting up tents or comfortable beds. Napping on the spot would be a luxury in itself.¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s words droned on, but Wang Ye had already collapsed in place. He didn¡¯t even bother taking off his backpack; he used it as a makeshift pillow and clutched his gun as he drifted off. He fell asleep immediately, having endured a night of torment and subsequently covering five kilometers on foot. Even the toughest person would struggle. In fact, Wang Ye wasn¡¯t alone in this state. Throughout the company, no recruit cared about comfort. Beds? Ideal conditions? Nonsense. Some could sleep while standing. A few had run five kilometers, closed their eyes, and ran again. Along the way, more than one person had stumbled because of this. Given these circumstances, who would still talk about comfort? Before Wang Ye succumbed to sleep, he thought he heard Ye Sanshi mumble something like, ¡°We can¡¯t sleep to death. But if we sleep to death, at least we want something in return.¡± Yet, Wang Ye didn¡¯t catch it clearly. ¡°You fell asleep in no time!¡± Pulling out a cigarette, Wu Jianfeng grinned, observing the recruits lying or leaning against something to nap. ¡°Click!¡± The sound of a lighter clicked. After lighting up, Wu Jianfeng tossed a pack of cigarettes to the veteran beside him. ¡°Take a cigarette each, freshen up. After that, take turns to rest.¡± With that said, he settled beneath a large tree. In truth, not only had the recruits not slept that night, the veteran squad leaders, and even Wu Jianfeng, had gone without sleep. But sleep wasn¡¯t an option yet. About an hour later, the on-duty veteran roused Wu Jianfeng. Their duties commenced. ¡°Look, this guy tossed his gun aside!¡± Walking over to a recruit, Wu Jianfeng chuckled as he commented. The squad leader¡¯s expression twisted with distaste, but he didn¡¯t utter a word. Raising his hand, he extracted a non-smartphone from his pocket. He then lifted the phone, and the flashes fired. The recruit was sprawled with his head tilted. His hat obscured half his face, and a trickle of drool escaped his mouth. His gun lay half a meter away, captured by the camera. Ultimately, the recruit¡¯s gun was retrieved. As for the second person, he held the gun in his hand, albeit loosely held. The class leader snatched a snapshot. The adjacent classes took turns, swiftly relieving him of the weapon. Squad after squad, none stirred. Other than one clever soldier who clutched his gun beneath his body to make retrieval difficult, there were those who curled around their weapons. Yet, these were flipped over and confiscated. Each individual was overwhelmingly drowsy. Class 5¡­ Wang Ye stood fourth in line. Ye Sanshi studied Wang Ye, his head propped against his backpack, then glanced at the gun cradled in his arms. After snapping a photo, the fourth squad leader advanced and prepared to shift Wang Ye¡¯s hand. Gently, the gun was picked up, but Wang Ye¡¯s hand remained untouched. His arms were crossed. It was chilly weather. Nestling his arms around his armpits provided warmth before sleep. The fourth squad leader glanced at Ye Sanshi. Ye Sanshi¡¯s expression was inscrutable, but Wu Jianfeng nodded. Thus, the fourth squad leader persevered in shifting Wang Ye¡¯s hand more forcefully. ¡°Hmm?¡± Unexpectedly, before Wang Ye could even open his eyes, his right hand thrust forward, elbowing the fourth squad leader¡¯s stomach. ¡°Thud.¡± Caught off guard, the fourth squad leader staggered back a few steps, nearly stumbling over the others lying behind. Wu Jianfeng swiftly steadied him, avoiding a domino effect. ¡°What happened?¡± Startled, Wang Ye, who had just sat upright, popped his eyes open. He truly had been asleep. Yet Wang Ye¡¯s reflexes surpassed ordinary people¡¯s, linked to his mental state to an extent. In slumber, he¡¯d entered a state of heightened self-defense. When disturbed to a critical point, his self-preservation instincts activated, prompting an instant counterattack from his body. In simpler terms, his previous attack had been entirely unintentional. But now, Wang Ye was conscious. Gazing at the fourth squad leader clutching his belly, grimacing, and sucking in air, and then at the other class leaders with guns slung over their shoulders, Wang Ye felt a jolt. He lowered his head to the gun, clutching it tighter. ¡°Kid, you¡¯re something else!¡± Wu Jianfeng chortled under his breath. After his chuckles subsided, he continued, ¡°Alright, nothing more for you to do. Go back to sleep!¡± ¡°Good move!¡± Ye Sanshi strode over, grinning as he gave Wang Ye a thumbs-up. Speechless, Wang Ye held onto his phone, casting a glance at the other class leaders. Exhausted as he was from interrupted sleep, his mental faculties were sluggish. Nevertheless, even in his grogginess, he could still piece together the situation! Gripping his gun, Wang Ye kept quiet. He didn¡¯t close his eyes either. He watched as they moved on to the next individual. ¡°Tsk! You¡­ you little devil¡­ so ruthless¡­ Ah, it hurts!¡± Finally regaining his composure, the fourth squad leader rubbed his stomach, guffawing through his grimace. Wang Ye had truly shown no mercy during their little game. Truth be told, he hadn¡¯t exerted much force in his attack. He merely bent his body slightly, creating a gap. Wang Ye hadn¡¯t fully committed to the counterattack. Otherwise, the squad leader would have writhed on the ground, clutching his stomach, perhaps requiring a trip to the infirmary. After all, Wang Ye hadn¡¯t been mentally prepared for self-defense. ¡°Apologies, I didn¡¯t mean to.¡± Clutching his gun, Wang Ye remained seated, quietly offering his apology. What else could the fourth squad leader say? There was nothing to say. He rubbed his stomach and persevered. Next, Wang Ye bore witness to how these seasoned soldiers handled the new recruits. Photographs, gun-holding, even gun-snatching. Observing them all, it seemed that apart from himself, Song Yuejin retained possession of his gun from Class Five. His gun was slung on his back, sandwiched between his backpack and himself. He leaned against a massive tree, settling in for a nap. Though certainly not the most comfortable position, taking off his equipment would be a laborious process unless a few others lent a hand. So, he¡¯d held onto his weapon. ¡°We¡¯re in trouble!¡± Wang Ye sighed inwardly, surveying those left. On the day guns were distributed, it was emphasized that their guns should be on them at all times. Ye Sanshi had often reiterated the latter part. And now¡­ Chapter 161 - Chapter 161: One Trap After Another Chapter 161: One Trap After Another Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°From the moment we pulled the trigger, we vowed that we are one with our guns. When the gun falls, we shall fall. The gun is our lifeline, but what about you now?¡± It¡¯s been two hours, and they had not gotten any sleep. In the latter part of the battle, Wang Ye personally witnessed the seasoned squad leaders taking photos and stealing firearms. They produced several whistles and blew them in unison. The piercing sound of the whistle jolted the recruits lying on the ground, causing them to tremble. Soon after, the entire company assembled. In this moment, the unit was reorganized. Within the group, there were only a handful who still had their firearms. Facing everyone, Wu Jianfeng wore a stern expression as he began admonishing them. ¡°As soldiers, our guns are our lives. If you¡¯re so careless as to lose your guns on the battlefield, tell me, what do you plan on fighting with? Are you relying on that flawless face? Do you truly believe that your faces alone can repel enemy bullets and eliminate adversaries?¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s stern visage, coupled with his fatigued state, rendered his words even more menacing. Despite the panic stirring within the gunless recruits, fear wouldn¡¯t help them now. The consequences of losing their firearms were inevitably approaching. ¡°Those with firearms, step forward!¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s voice was firm as he gave the command. Wang Ye and a few others moved ahead. Indeed, only a few remained. When the company was accounted for, after those who stepped forward, only eight individuals still possessed firearms. ¡°The eight of you, move aside and continue your rest.¡± Wang Ye and the others exchanged glances in silence, then moved aside as instructed. Naturally, he couldn¡¯t sleep. Why would he even consider it? Even if he felt drowsy, what if his gun was pilfered while he slumbered? But the shock had been quite profound. He regarded his fellow comrades who remained. They now stood, heads bowed, ready to be reprimanded¡­ ¡°Everyone!¡± With Wang Ye and the rest having withdrawn, Wu Jianfeng¡¯s voice resonated once again. Then, each soldier shouldered their packs and lay down. His fist struck the ground. ¡°Our guns are our lives and our companions. Whenever they¡¯re in our possession, we must, without question, ensure they¡¯re at our side. Of course, I know some of you must be thinking of divorcing.¡± Gazing at those on the ground, Wu Jianfeng discerned their thoughts, but he continued with even greater intensity, ¡°Allow me to clarify, divorce isn¡¯t an option here. Do you aspire to become martyrs? Ha, you don¡¯t qualify as martyrs. Soldiers contemplating the abandonment of their companions can only be branded cowards!¡± Wu Jianfeng didn¡¯t hold back while berating them. Exhausted, he took a break and smoked at the side. Now it was the class monitors¡¯ turn to admonish them. As for the newcomers, excluding Wang Ye and the other eight, they clung to their determination, fists clenched. However, this matter wasn¡¯t that simple. After persevering for nearly an hour, the cooks brought food. But only Wang Ye and the others could partake. The rest continued to hold out. Wu Jianfeng remarked, ¡°You¡¯ve lost your lives, and you still have the audacity to eat?¡± Hence, they could only watch Wang Ye and the others eat. As for Wang Ye and his companions, their eyes were bloodshot. Even if they wanted to assist the others, or save some for them, it wasn¡¯t feasible. Given the single portion of rice, there were no extras. It was only after Wang Ye and the rest had finished eating that they were allowed respite. Still, there was no time for them to return the favor¡­ Wu Jianfeng issued the directive to rest once more. Mm¡­ a siesta. ¡°I¡¯m famished¡­ Brother Wang!¡± Next to Wang Ye, Qin Li transitioned from supporting herself to collapsing after the dismissal. He panted for a few minutes before crawling over. His eyes brimmed with eagerness as he gazed at Wang Ye. ¡°Drink more water!¡± Wang Ye had actually held onto some items earlier. He couldn¡¯t leave rice and vegetables, but he had some fruit left. He¡¯d kept an apple for himself. Yet, with the eight from Class 5 now starving, a single apple proved insufficient. Additionally, it wasn¡¯t suitable for Wang Ye to unveil this in the open. ¡°Hey, Brother Wang, I¡¯ll stick close to you. If anything happens later, can you nudge me? I¡¯ll sleep by your feet. No, I can even carry your feet for you!¡± ¡°Let me have one too, Brother Wang, please!¡± Yan Zhiming also crawled over. In reality, it wasn¡¯t just the two of them. At this moment, the other Class 5 students, upon hearing Qin Li¡¯s voice, clustered around. ¡°No, it¡¯s futile. Even if I managed to doze off, there¡¯s no guarantee. Furthermore, don¡¯t crowd together. You¡¯re all sweating so much. Figure something out on your own. It¡¯d be best to learn from Old Song; he¡¯s resourceful!¡± Wang Ye had no choice but to remind them. Depend on him? What nonsense! He didn¡¯t dare to sleep at this point. Although he had roused earlier and even given a slap to the fourth class monitor. No losses were incurred, yet he did claim the upper hand. Nonetheless, Wang Ye couldn¡¯t assure a repeat performance. In any case, Wang Ye, or rather, everyone, had gained clarity. If they permitted sleep now, it was clear they hadn¡¯t held themselves well. A subsequent attempt to swipe their guns was certain. ¡°Stay apart, no talking. Disperse and sleep. And retrieve your firearms. Always carry them in hand, ready to fight at any moment.¡± A platoon leader positioned within the group bellowed, ¡°Should you find yourself on the battlefield, guns slung behind your backs, and suddenly attacked by the enemy, the precious seconds spent fetching your guns could cost you your life!¡± ¡°We¡¯re done for!¡± ¡°Ah¡­¡± Beside Wang Ye, the few despaired. They had no desire to huddle, and, more importantly, they sought to clutch their firearms in their hands. This left them without an escape route. Wang Ye was speechless as well. At this juncture, his discomfort surpassed everyone else¡¯s. After indulging in a satisfying meal and drink, the forest¡¯s breeze caressed them, and the sunlight warmed their skin. The ambiance was serene and comfortable. ¡°I shouldn¡¯t have eaten that meal!¡± Wang Ye¡¯s teeth clenched. This was utterly ridiculous. They had believed this meal was a reward meant solely for them eight. Yet, as things appeared now¡­ It was another colossal pit. Others might struggle to doze off while famished. However, once they had eaten their fill, fatigue seemed to amplify their drowsiness. Wang Ye cared little about the others. Resolute, he continued hugging his gun, fixated on it, maintaining vigil. Fatigue and slumber beckoned, but he dare not close his eyes. Assurance of waking up remained uncertain. Should he fail to rouse and his gun be taken¡­ Best not to sleep at all. In truth, this sentiment was shared by the others. All strained to keep their eyes open. Some even slapped themselves intermittently a bid to dispel drowsiness. Yet, their makeshift remedy was swiftly thwarted. Wu Jianfeng scrutinized the group, bellowing, ¡°Aren¡¯t you tired? Why fixate your eyes on me? Also, keep your hands steady. Embrace your partners and lives with both hands.¡± This statement ushered despair for many of the recruits. Minutes later, the sound of snoring echoed. Song Yuejin! Wang Ye bit his tongue, rousing himself slightly. He surreptitiously observed the source of the noise. Despite being sated moments ago, he couldn¡¯t withstand drowsiness. Moreover, when Wang Ye glanced at him this time, he noted that one of his hands, which had been clutching his firearm, had let go. His left hand hung loosely by his side, with only one hand maintaining its grip on the gun. His posture left no room for speculation¡ªby lifting it slightly, the gun could be easily taken. ¡°Tsk!¡± Determined, Wang Ye secretly pinched his left armpit¡¯s flesh. It was a lesson right before his eyes. Chapter 162 - Chapter 162: Sleeping at 7 AM for the First Time Chapter 162: Sleeping at 7 AM for the First Time Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation For over thirty minutes, Wang Ye¡¯s eyes remained shut, though sleep eluded him. Despite his dizzy head and the discomfort of his purplish-green armpits, he managed to stay awake. Squinting slightly, he observed as the seasoned soldiers resumed their stealing spree. Deep within, he contemplated whether to close his eyes and employ military boxing when they tried to tamper with his gun later. However, in the end, he abandoned this tempting notion. He wasn¡¯t keen on getting into trouble if he ended up beaten instead of being the one doing the beating. The veteran soldiers displayed their skill, and Wang Ye estimated that the fourth squad leader had noticed his attempts to soothe his stomach. They would undoubtedly be cautious around him. ¡°Damn, you¡¯re like a ghost now!¡± Abruptly, Wang Ye was taken aback. He then made a slight movement, altering the way he held his gun. His right hand¡¯s palm moved up and covered the gun¡¯s magazine. It turned out that the group of men had stopped their thieving efforts some distance away. In essence, it wasn¡¯t that they stopped stealing entirely. Rather, they¡¯d set aside or let go of what they¡¯d taken, grabbing anything that they could. Those who had managed to seize bullets discreetly approached and slyly took them. No, they hadn¡¯t wrestled them away from anyone or pried them from their grasp. They¡¯d taken the magazines. Wang Ye¡¯s scalp tingled, snapping him fully awake without any need to pinch himself. These veterans were truly cunning. Of course, they didn¡¯t succeed every time. Many new recruits were as resolute as Wang Ye, struggling to stay awake. As the seasoned soldiers drew near, some opened their eyes while others awakened as soon as their guns were touched. Under such circumstances, the seasoned soldiers didn¡¯t attempt to take their guns or forcibly unload the magazines. Instead, some of them would say, ¡°You should get some sleep. Don¡¯t push yourself!¡± and proceed to log off from the current round. All of this transpired in less than two minutes. A veteran approached Wang Ye. This time, they acted individually. ¡°No shouting when you¡¯re awake. Whoever dares to speak up will regret it later!¡± As they neared, the second platoon leader refrained from immediate action. Instead, he hushedly cautioned everyone. Evidently, he wasn¡¯t aware of who was feigning slumber. Yet that didn¡¯t hold great significance. Before they struck, they warned in advance. Naturally, those pretending to be asleep wouldn¡¯t dare to intentionally cry out, waking the genuinely dozing individuals. One after another, Wang Ye batted his eyelids while observing Song Yuejin remove Qin Li¡¯s magazine. He also noticed Song Yuejin opening his eyes the instant he was touched. Simultaneously, he watched Yan Zhiming cast his gun aside and then reclaim it. Finally, Wang Ye¡¯s turn arrived. ¡°Heh, you little rascal!¡± To Wang Ye¡¯s surprise, the second platoon leader didn¡¯t even lay a finger on his gun. He merely glanced at Wang Ye and whispered, ¡°Close your eyes. Why are your eyelids fluttering? I¡¯ll return later. If you haven¡¯t truly fallen asleep, you can hug your gun to bed tonight. Let¡¯s see if you can make it through the night!¡± Wang Ye cursed inwardly. ¡°Platoon leader, I really fell asleep just now. I woke up only when you approached!¡± Wang Ye ceased the pretense, opening his eyes helplessly. The second platoon leader chided under his breath, ¡°Nonsense. 1 walk over, and you wake up.¡± He demonstrated by lightly kicking Zhang Ping¡¯an¡¯s thigh twice. No response whatsoever¡­ ¡°And this is what you call sleeping, huh!¡± He bent down and removed the magazine from Zhang Ping¡¯an¡¯s grip, who held his gun in one hand and his nose in the other. Wang Ye kept silent. He shut his eyes again. Seven to eight minutes later. ¡°Shhh!¡± Another round of sharp whistles pierced the air. ¡°Damn it, my gun!¡± ¡°Phew, thank goodness, my gear is still here!¡± ¡°Ha, you¡¯re in trouble!¡± Qin Li, oblivious to the problem with his gun, reveled in Yan Zhiming¡¯s agitated and irate expression. ¡°Old Qin, stop grinning. Look at your magazine!¡± ¡°All!¡± Throughout that day, from morning until five in the afternoon, the entire company suffered. Wang Ye¡¯s gun and magazine remained untouched. Nevertheless, the price Wang Ye paid was the purplish discoloration of his armpits¡¯ flesh and even his left thigh. Because aside from the initial instance, Wang Ye truly hadn¡¯t slept the entire duration. Yet, Wang Ye¡¯s performance at the end was remarkable. ¡°If I could, I¡¯d gladly bid farewell to this gun!¡± ¡°I long for our initial month!¡± ¡°He¡¯s not my lifeline, nor is he my spouse. Lie¡¯s my ancestor!¡± On the journey back, fatigued recruits couldn¡¯t help but grumble about their unique training tactic. Before they¡¯d wielded guns, they¡¯d harbored anticipation. Many even enlisted just to hold and play with firearms. Now that they possessed them, they regarded them as hot potatoes. They wished they hadn¡¯t been given guns or that they could remain locked in the armory. Sealing the guns away, never to be removed until retirement, would be ideal. ¡°Alright, rest now. There¡¯s no more business for the evening, and attendance isn¡¯t required. You can sleep from now on!¡± Returning to the recruit company, they stored their guns in their packs and finally partook of their meals. Having returned from dinner, Ye Sanshi shockingly ordered everyone to sleep. Unprecedented. Their ears couldn¡¯t believe it. ¡°Are you serious, Class Monitor?¡± Liang Fan stared at him in disbelief. Others wore expressions of similar incredulity, including Wang Ye. It was essentially a case of not having slept for two days and nights. How could they not be drowsy? All they yearned for was to crawl into bed immediately. However, the clock hadn¡¯t yet struck seven. ¡°Hehe, you don¡¯t want to sleep?¡± ¡°No, no, no¡­ I¡¯m going to sleep right now!¡± Liang Fan turned around and clambered onto his bed. Wang Ye too, hastily stripped off his attire. He was too preoccupied to even think about washing up; he hit the hay in ten seconds. Not a word was spoken. In under a minute, snores resonated throughout the dormitory. Their fatigue finally caught up to them, and they could finally unwind. After all, the gun had been handed over to the armory. He slept in a separate space from his gun! Thus, he no longer feared it. As for any potential emergency assembly, the whistle would serve as an alert. But for now, he intended to rest. Wang Ye felt the same way. Within a couple of minutes, practically everyone in the dormitory was sleeping, including Ye Sanshi. Truthfully, he was tired too. Everyone had gone two days and nights without sleep, so he willingly joined them in their rest. But that night, one person remained awake. Instructor Kang Hua. The previous evening, the company commander had supplied him with earplugs to guarantee a good night¡¯s sleep. Now, since everyone was snoozing together, he was on duty. ¡°Higher¡­ higher!¡± ¡°Hey, lend a hand. Fetch a stool!¡± On the twelfth day, training was suspended for the entire company. The weekend had arrived, marking the final day before the New Year. Following an early start to handle domestic matters, the entire company cleaned up post-breakfast. Thereafter, they commenced decorating practice posts, affixing the word ¡°blessing,¡± and other activities to create a festive atmosphere. Chapter 163 - Chapter 163: The First Year of the New Recruit Company Chapter 163: The First Year of the New Recruit Company Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Maybe it¡¯s because 1 love you too much¡­ That¡¯s why I¡¯m wearing this military uniform¡­¡± On the 13th day of the 30th lunar month. Early in the morning, after breakfast, the entire company was arranged to take platoon showers. This was supposed to be done once a week and was originally scheduled for yesterday, but the company commander deliberately postponed it to today. The explanation given to everyone was that¡­ In bidding farewell to the old and welcoming the new, creating a new atmosphere for the upcoming year. Tomorrow, they would shower, change into clean clothes, and welcome the New Year¡¯s Eve with a fresh and clean appearance! Naturally, no one had any objections. The sound of a song echoed in the bathhouse. Two lines, one line, another line, and the new recruits were unusually relaxed. Under the shower, the class monitor and platoon leader removed their serious expressions and sang cheerfully with everyone. After showering, they washed their clothes. This was the first time the entire recruit company had truly embraced their well-deserved free time. In the dormitory, there was no need to neatly fold blankets, memorize theoretical questions, or face punishments like squatting or extra drills. Ye Sanshi brought over a set of Chinese chess and two decks of poker cards. ¡°If you want to play, let¡¯s play. If not, you can go downstairs for a walk.¡± Ye Sanshi¡¯s smile accompanied these words. Naturally, everyone cheered. Some chose to stay in the dormitory, while others opted for a stroll. After all, some had friends in other classes. Unlike Wang Ye, who¡¯s friend, Yan Zhiming, who previously belonged top Class 8 and was not part of Class 5. However, Wang Ye didn¡¯t stay in the dormitory. He greeted Ye Sanshi and headed downstairs alone. The sun was shining today. Wang Ye wanted to go outside, bask in the sunlight, and inhale the rare scent of freedom. As he stepped out of the dormitory, he glanced back and saw couplets hung on both sides of the door. The word ¡°blessing¡± was also posted on the door. This had been done the previous day. The entire recruit company, all nine squad dormitory doors, were adorned with this. Even streamers and lanterns were hung in the corridor. The festive atmosphere was palpable. ¡°Brother Wang, wait up!¡± Just as he left, someone caught up from behind. ¡°Weren¡¯t you planning to stay in the dormitory?¡± Wang Ye smiled as he looked at Yan Zhiming. ¡°No, I¡¯m tired of being cooped up there. Since I finally have a chance to roam freely, I want to go out too.¡± ¡°Alright, then let¡¯s take a walk together!¡± Originally, Wang Ye intended to find a spot to lie down and soak up the sun, but with Yan Zhiming accompanying him, he decided to stroll together. ¡°Brother Wang, do you know Gao Sisi from my class?¡± As they walked downstairs, Yan Zhiming suddenly smiled and brought up the topic. ¡°Hmm?¡± Upon hearing this, certain buried memories resurfaced in Wang Ye¡¯s mind. The image of a round-faced girl emerged. ¡°I have a faint recollection. Why?¡± Wang Ye inquired. ¡°Is she dating you?¡± This was Wang Ye¡¯s only logical conclusion when his female classmate asked about her. ¡°Hehe, we¡¯ve exchanged letters, but we¡¯re not officially a couple. She¡¯s studying at the University of Star City.¡± Yan Zhiming prattled on. Wang Ye, acting as an attentive listener, provided him an outlet for his words. It made sense. In the entire recruit company, only a handful hailed from the same hometown, and even fewer knew each other from there. Wang Ye and Yan Zhiming were the only true classmates, even if not in the same class. Now that Wang Ye recalled this girl from his class, she naturally became a prime candidate for a friendly chat. Back in their hometown. ¡°Alright, quit staring at your phone all day. I¡¯ve asked around. New Year¡¯s Day is when recruits can usually make calls in the army, and they haven¡¯t even had lunch yet.¡± With the factory shut down for the New Year holiday, and the online store staffed, Wang Jianjun and his wife had finally disconnected from work. After packing their things, Wang Jianjun emerged from his room with a gift bag and other items. Observing his wife seated in the living room, phone in hand, Wang Jianjun couldn¡¯t resist saying, Addressing her husband, she replied, ¡°1 know, but it doesn¡¯t hurt to be prepared, right?¡± ¡°As long as the phone¡¯s volume is on, you¡¯ll hear it ring when it comes.¡± ¡°Alright, hurry up and count the red envelopes. Once that¡¯s done, we¡¯ll get in the car and head back home.¡± They had decided not to spend the New Year in the county town. While the villa there was grand, it was just the two of them. At most, they would bring Wang Ye along. Their roots were firmly planted in the countryside. Thus, they were headed back home on New Year¡¯s Eve. ¡°Okay, okay!¡± Wang Ye¡¯s mother nodded, but she kept her phone in her hand all the while. Even as she counted the red envelopes, she kept her phone within sight, screen up, ready to notice any incoming calls. ¡°Come on down and get ready to help in the kitchen!¡± It was already 2 o¡¯clock in the afternoon. Surprisingly, there were no drills today. Kang Hua¡¯s voice rang out softly, in contrast to his usual commanding tone, as he called from downstairs. Everyone had assembled in no time and was escorted directly to the mess hall. Tonight wasn¡¯t just about a feast; there would be a barbecue as well. The whole company, along with Zhang Ping¡¯an and a few others who were skilled in cooking, had been enlisted to assist the kitchen staff in preparing the meal. The other recruits were outside, making dumplings, skewers, marinated chicken wings, and more. Laughter and cheers filled the air. Gone were the traps, the veteran tricks, and the strict discipline. They were free to have a good time on occasion. Indeed, they were enjoying themselves, but¡­ On festive occasions like this, homesickness tended to creep in. During every festive moment, thoughts of family and relatives were inevitable, especially on the traditional New Year¡¯s Eve. Yet, no one shed tears due to missing their homes. Instead, they anticipated the upcoming phone call session. By 4 o¡¯clock in the afternoon, the barbecue party was in full swing. Held at the training ground outside. Each class had their own makeshift grills. ¡°Hey, not bad, not bad¡­ Brother Wang, it smells amazing!¡± Zhang Ping¡¯an had been assigned to the recruit company, and he had yet to return as the barbecue began. Consequently, Wang Ye, class five¡¯s vice class monitor, took charge of the grilling duties. The chicken wings on the skewers weren¡¯t fully cooked yet, some still exuding traces of blood. Nonetheless, Qin Li, who resembled a starving beast, snatched one away and devoured it immediately. He even praised it as delicious. Subsequently, the few skewers of chicken wings in Wang Ye¡¯s grilling tray disappeared. ¡°Hey, be careful!¡± Wang Ye warned, but his words fell on deaf ears. The barbecue marked the first time he¡¯d enjoyed such a treat since joining the army. Even if the meat was only 70-80% cooked, it was still edible and enjoyable. Soon, skewers of various kinds filled the scene. Wang Ye himself hadn¡¯t had a chance to eat anything; by the time the food was fully cooked, others had already claimed it. Grilling was indeed a form of entertainment. Everyone knew they wouldn¡¯t be able to eat to their hearts¡¯ content here. A grand feast awaited them later. By 6 o¡¯clock, the barbecue ended, and everyone relocated to the mess hall to indulge in the feast. ¡°Wow, this is lavish!¡± ¡°If I¡¯d known, 1 wouldn¡¯t have eaten so much earlier!¡± Seated at the table, they admired the spread. The speed of the barbecue had taken them by surprise, and now they regretted not holding back during the grilling session. After all, tonight was truly a night of indulgence. Even lobsters were on the menu. Chicken, duck, fish, meat ¡ª the dishes kept coming, creating a lavish table. They might not be able to enjoy such a sumptuous meal even back at their homes. That night, everyone gathered in the cafeteria to watch the news broadcast. Rather than crowding into the classroom, they¡¯d set up the phone there and watched together as they enjoyed their feast. Furthermore, the regimental commander, the political commissar, and the chief of staff arrived during the broadcast. While exchanging greetings, the regimental commander handed Wu Jianfeng a bundle of red envelopes. As the Regiment Commander phrased it, it was a New Year¡¯s gift for everyone. The amount wasn¡¯t extravagant, but it added an element of fun. Luck played a role as each person received their envelope. For him, this modest delight was truly delightful. Someone drew a 10-yuan note from the envelope and was tasked with singing a song. Another individual won the grand prize of 50 yuan and was challenged to perform a dance. Regardless of their dancing abilities, they were all eager participants. Of course, the song participant would soon be surreptitiously advised by the class monitor not to select a song that could potentially lead to trouble, such as ¡°Green Flower in the Army.¡± The joy was palpable. Wang Ye drew 5 yuan without any special conditions, yet he was still thrilled. He couldn¡¯t have been more excited even if he¡¯d drawn 100 yuan. At 8 o¡¯clock, Wu Jianfeng announced the much-anticipated activity. It was time for phone calls. Since their phones were typically uncharged and potentially out of credit, the regimental commander had provided his phone. Each person had a 10-minute slot to use the phone outside. Chapter 164 - Chapter 164: The Unbelievable Father Wang Chapter 164: The Unbelievable Father Wang Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Stay there and stay resolute. Whether it¡¯s a hint of bitterness or a trace of fatigue, the soldiers carried on just like this. You¡¯re now an adult and a man. Clenching your teeth, you¡¯ll endure for two years. This will also become the most crucial experience of your life, do you comprehend?¡± He held the phone in his hand. His father¡¯s voice echoed from the other end. But before Wang Ye could respond, the phone was snatched away, ¡°Alright, alright. It¡¯s the new year. Let¡¯s hear less from you. Son, don¡¯t take your father too seriously. If you¡¯re worn out, take a break. It¡¯s important to maintain a good rapport with your superior. After all, didn¡¯t he provide you with financial support? Get some quality cigarettes and fine wine, and let them work in your favor. Let him watch over you!¡± ¡°Mom, don¡¯t worry. I don¡¯t have to be like this. Actually, I¡¯ve been getting accolades in the army.¡± Wang Ye said with a smile. ¡°Hmm? What was that? Accolade? What accolade?¡± ¡°A commendation and a third-class merit.¡± ¡°Ah!¡± On the other side of the line, his mother suddenly exclaimed. Then, his father¡¯s stern demeanor shifted, and he inquired, ¡°What¡¯s happening? Son, where did you earn these merits? Aren¡¯t you just a recruit?¡± ¡°Yes, yes! Xiao Ye, are you fabricating this? It¡¯s New Year¡¯s, so don¡¯t toy with us!¡± ¡°That¡¯s right! It can¡¯t be that easy to achieve something significant in the army, can it?¡± Voices on the other end of the call became a blend of skepticism. This was because many extended family members were present. The Wang family was affluent; Father and Mother Wang had returned home for the New Year, and all the aunts and uncles had congregated. Previously, when Wang Ye made the call and his mother spoke, they remained silent, cautious not to interrupt. Thus, even though he was on speakerphone, Wang Ye could only hear his parents¡¯ voices. However, now Wang Ye¡¯s revelation detonated like a grenade tossed into a fishpond, stirring up a frenzy. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s halt the discussion for now. Listen to Xiao Ye. Your bickering is so disruptive that he can¡¯t speak.¡± His mother¡¯s voice still carried weight over the phone. Though his mother had always been tender and gentle with Wang Ye, this was her son we were talking about. Now, she was at her hometown, and the dignified lady retained her influence. A single statement subdued the commotion on the other end of the line. ¡°Son, give us the details!¡± Wang Ye chuckled and said, ¡°Mom, it¡¯s because I performed outstandingly during training. I broke a regimental record in a particular event, earning me a third-class merit. Additionally, I secured first place in another event and received a commendation!¡± Wang Ye didn¡¯t believe in hiding these accomplishments. It was a perfect moment to celebrate the New Year and allow his parents to gain some prestige. Otherwise, his relatives would always perceive his father as a successful individual with an inept offspring. ¡°Is it truly so straightforward to attain recognition in the military?¡± ¡°Two achievements? Goodness, is Xiao Ye truly that extraordinary?¡± A faint voice drifted through the phone. But it lacked fervor. ¡°You shattered the record?¡± Wang Jianjun¡¯s voice interjected. His disbelief was palpable through the receiver. Naturally, how could he be unaware of his son¡¯s true nature? In his eyes, Wang Ye was a waste of potential. He had strived his entire life and hoped that Wang Ye would be more promising. However, the latter had habitually surfed the internet when he should¡¯ve been studying. When at home, he still indulged in online activities, often staying up all night gaming or engaging in web surfing. It was as if he viewed his son as an entirely useless entity. This was why he had no qualms about sending Wang Ye to the army. Yet now, this purportedly inept son of his, having been in the army for just over two months, was asserting his achievements. Two of them? And it was due to training that he clinched the first position? Such grandiloquence was beyond his wildest dreams. Could the others all be more inept than my son? More useless than my offspring? Wang Jianjun was beginning to question the course of his life. Wang Ye smiled. ¡°Absolutely! Dad, I shattered the team record in the 400-meter obstacle run. 1 also excelled in the 50-meter grenade throw, taking first place!¡± These weren¡¯t classified details, so Wang Ye didn¡¯t obscure them from his family. Of course, there was also the third-class merit, but Wang Ye didn¡¯t mention it again. Well, he hadn¡¯t anticipated divulging that. ¡°You¡¯re not deceiving me, are you? Mind you, it¡¯s New Year¡¯s, and there¡¯s a house full of relatives here. If you dare to mislead me, you know the consequences!¡± Wang Jianjun remained incredulous. ¡°Enough, enough! What¡¯s with that tone? Son, disregard your father. He thinks my son is no better than that. Come on, son, recount for us how you earned these merits!¡± Once more, his mother assumed command over the phone. Wang Ye didn¡¯t address his mother¡¯s inquiry. Instead, he smiled and said, ¡°Mom, didn¡¯t I tell you I¡¯d achieve something like this? And as for Dad, I¡¯ll send back a letter after New Year¡¯s. You¡¯ll know everything when you read it!¡± ¡°Alright, alright, alright¡­¡± Ten minutes later, his mother had exhausted her conversational reserves, and Wang Jianjun had expended his arsenal of reprimands and reminders. However, ultimately, nothing was uttered at all. The dialogue shifted solely to Wang Ye¡¯s accomplishments. Of course, in the end, Wang Ye extended his New Year¡¯s greetings to his relatives, including his grandparents. Ten minutes later, his mother reluctantly hung up. ¡°Finished,¡± Ye Sanshi declared with a grin. ¡°Actually, I wouldn¡¯t have rushed you if you had chatted for an additional two minutes tonight.¡± ¡°Nearly there!¡± Wang Ye smiled, passing him the phone. ¡°Absolutely!¡± Ye Sanshi affirmed, retrieving a pack of Double Happiness cigarettes. ¡°Go ahead, take one if you smoke.¡± Wang Ye regarded him, and he reciprocated the gaze, his smile unwavering. ¡°By all means. It¡¯s an exception for the New Year. Certain troops are permitted to indulge tonight. However, our Iron Bones Hero Regiment serves as a rapid response unit, thus we¡¯ve always been forbidden from alcohol. Nonetheless, cigarettes¡ªdespite being new recruits, I¡¯ll offer you one tonight. Of course, no one is coerced into smoking.¡± ¡°Smoking it is!¡± Wang Ye accepted a cigarette, tapped it out, and nestled it between his lips. Then, he extracted his lighter and sparked a flame. ¡°Cough !¡± Having abstained for a considerable period, he choked on his initial inhalation. ¡°Haha! Looks like you genuinely haven¡¯t been sneaking smokes during this time. Impressive!¡± Balancing the cigarette, Wang Ye stared at him with bemusement. What a tremendous charade. It¡¯s the New Year, for heaven¡¯s sake. Can¡¯t you guys be more trusting? Where¡¯s the basic faith among individuals¡­ ¡°Haha, take a drag. Once you¡¯re done, head inside. I¡¯ll beckon the next person!¡± Qin Li pocketed his phone and headed toward the mess hall. Inside the canteen, revelry prevailed. The gala had fallen silent. Reason being, they were immersed in song. ¡°A row of¡­Is that even right? Why are you dragging this out?¡± ii Just like a woman!¡± ¡°If you¡¯re reluctant to sing, I¡¯ll step in.¡± Their chorus reverberated as the three platoons exchanged banter. Those on calls emerged to converse, afterward receiving a cigarette. Though their turn had yet to arrive, the ones who¡¯d completed their calls entered the building and reveled within. Wang Ye grinned, surveying the scene inside. Then, he ambled slightly further from the entrance, cigarette in hand. Tonight, the heavens displayed an array of stars, yet the moon exhibited a mere crescent. The 30th day of the year symbolized reunion, yet the moon was absent, akin to the children in the army. Everyone congregated at their respective homes, yet they couldn¡¯t partake. However, these homesick youths now comprised a vast family here. Within the military camp, the festive ambiance persisted. ¡°Hu¡­¡± As laughter echoed from behind, Wang Ye settled onto the grassy roadside, stretching out. Smoking and gazing at the stars. Feeling homesick? Absolutely. Despite his rebirth, Wang Ye had surpassed thirty years of age before his transformation. Plus, he¡¯d spent several years within society and had even encountered a year without returning home. Yet this didn¡¯t mean he didn¡¯t yearn for home. In fact, following his rebirth, Wang Ye realized he missed home even more during these moments. In his prior life, he wasn¡¯t wise enough during this phase. He hadn¡¯t cared for his grandparents as he should¡¯ve, nor had he paid them adequate attention. Some regrets often remained inconspicuous, only revealing themselves during the New Year. This divergence in mood set him apart from the other recruits. However, joining the army was also among Wang Ye¡¯s regrets. Now that he was in, Wang Ye bore no regrets. Furthermore, he wouldn¡¯t be able to make it home for the New Year over the next two years. As Wu Jianfeng indicated, once he entered the military academy, there would be a winter break during the New Year. Even if he remained in the army, he could still return home. Chapter 165 - Chapter 165: Baptism of the Heart Chapter 165: Baptism of the Heart Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation It was a vibrant night. The gala on TV was just an embellishment to the atmosphere. Inside the cafeteria, after the communal singing, a chess match unfolded between the different classes. They even organized a poker competition, with a representative from each of the three classes participating. The only hiccup was that occasionally, someone would clutch their stomach and inform their class monitor that a restroom visit was in order. As there weren¡¯t enough queues for the restroom in the kitchen area, a few ended up darting back to the dormitory building¡¯s facilities, their legs tightly crossed in an awkward posture. All of this happened during the barbecue session. Impatience overcame them, prompting them to consume the food before it was fully cooked. Now, after two to three hours had elapsed, some individuals couldn¡¯t bear it any longer, their stomachs voicing their discontent. Thankfully, Wang Ye barely ate anything. He had only sampled a small portion, being familiar with the food, and he felt fine throughout the night. ¡°Ten¡­ Nine¡­ Eight¡­ Two¡­ One!¡± ¡°Happy New Year!¡± At midnight, on the training ground, everyone except Wu Jianfeng, the company commander who had gone to oversee the gate post, cheered alongside the sounds of fireworks and firecrackers illuminating the area. Indeed, even the military camp had ignited fireworks, and they didn¡¯t dim the lights to sleep at such a late hour. ¡°Brother Wang, Happy New Year!¡± ¡°Happy New Year, Class Monitor¡­¡± ¡°Happy New Year, Instructor!¡± They exchanged New Year¡¯s wishes. Amid the burst of fireworks, everyone was energized and not at all drowsy. After all, they had enjoyed a good night¡¯s sleep the previous night. ¡°Shhh!¡± Suddenly, right after the fireworks ceased, a whistle abruptly sounded among the crowd. Observing the gaze directed toward him, the instructor called out with a grin, ¡°Gather up, form a line!¡± Swiftly assembling, Kang Hua declared, ¡°Let¡¯s move, comrades. I¡¯ll take you to witness the view!¡± ¡°Instructor, what¡¯s the plan?¡± ¡°Are you implying more training?¡± In class five, Wang Ye overheard murmurs from nearby. ¡°I doubt it. Alright, let¡¯s go!¡± Wang Ye chimed in as well. Having said that, the entire unit trailed after the instructor, jogging toward the camp¡¯s entrance. At the gateway, the instructor halted everyone. They positioned themselves in front of the door, facing Wu Jianfeng, who stood at the entrance. ¡°Salute!¡± Guided by the instructor, all members of the recruit company rendered a salute to Wu Jianfeng. ¡°Come on, wish the company commander a Happy New Year!¡± Kang Hua greeted with a smile. ¡°Happy New Year, Company Commander!¡± The entire recruit company cheered in unison. Wu Jianfeng was visibly moved. As Wang Ye observed him reciprocate, he noticed the slight reddening of the company commander¡¯s eyes. This undertaking wasn¡¯t premeditated. Perhaps the instructor had it planned all along, but Wu Jianfeng had certainly not been informed. ¡°Haha, that¡¯s enough, comrades. Let¡¯s continue to enjoy the sights. When I mentioned appreciating the view, I wasn¡¯t referring to our company commander!¡± Kang Hua laughed heartily. Following the laughter, everyone ventured out of the camp once more. Around ten minutes later. They reached the summit of a hill over a hundred meters tall, situated to the left of the camp. ¡°Look, my comrades, cast your gaze over there. Behold the fireworks in the homes of our fellow citizens. Take in the distant lights!¡± Though the hill wasn¡¯t towering, from its summit, they could perceive a vast expanse of lights and fireworks about seven or eight miles away to the east. This was the nearest town to the camp, albeit uncharted territory for them. Nevertheless, that was of little significance. The aim was for them to marvel at the distant illumination. ¡°We can¡¯t return home, as we¡¯re entrusted with safeguarding these homes. A vast territory stretching thousands of miles, coupled with rivers and mountains that span as far. On this soil, our ancestors thrived, and today, our families and compatriots reside.¡± A brief pause ensued before the instructor resumed, ¡°Our forebears secured peace. Nonetheless, we stand as successors. We inherit our forebears¡¯ determination to defend our homeland and our fellow citizens.¡± Kang Hua extended his hand to the distance, his back turned to everyone. His voice exuded profound emotion, ¡°Tonight¡¯s fireworks are breathtaking, but as soldiers, the most awe-inspiring sight is undoubtedly the lights from countless homes. This is the pyrotechnics we ought to witness and take pride in!¡± Truth be told, when everyone was led here, they remained a bit puzzled. On their journey, a few even whispered that the instructor was quite zealous for a New Year¡¯s Eve. It was the inception of the new year, yet he prompted them to traverse and ascend a hill. However, in this moment, not a soul whispered anymore. All were fixated on the lights in the distance. All were engrossed in the instructor¡¯s words. A sense of duty and accountability reverberated in every heart. A surge of honor and glory welled up within them. ¡°I don¡¯t require your commendations¡­ I don¡¯t seek reciprocation¡­ I¡¯m fusing light into¡­ Into the constellation of the motherland¡­ The mountain understands, and the rivers understand that 1¡­ The motherland will remember, won¡¯t forget me¡­¡± On the journey back, tonight¡¯s song resonated with emotions. It was undeniably distinct from previous renditions, no longer just a parched vocalization. Tonight, the song ¡°The Motherland Will Not Forget¡± was imbued with the voices of every soldier, reflecting the sense of purpose and responsibility that surged within their hearts¡­ Numerous joined in singing. While their steps maintained order and formation remained intact, tears streamed down their cheeks. Wang Ye¡¯s eyes, too, reddened. He had heard this song on the train during his army induction, and it was often played subsequent to his enlistment. Nevertheless, there had never been an instance when this song could permeate so deeply into every heart and resonate like it did now. This was an emotional baptism. Their first year in the military had been initiated, and this day offered them physical relief. There were no arduous drills, only age-appropriate revelry. However, this only eased their physical aspects. Post-midnight, their brief sojourn atop the hill had truly purified their souls. Even Wang Ye, possessing a mature outlook and having navigated society for years, felt his heart rejuvenated and purified. That night, when they all returned to their dorms, many remained too excited to sleep. Some conversed with their peers, seeking to articulate their inner emotions. There were also people lying quietly on the bed, silently sorting out the emotions in their hearts. On the first day of the Lunar New Year, training was also suspended. They would convene later to address internal matters. Basketball games, rope-pulling matches, and a plethora of collaborative mini-games populated the day. Rewards awaited the victors, be it a gel pen, a notebook, or even a bar of soap. The losers had to do push-ups, sit-ups, squats, and even frog jumps. No training, yet this was the discipline for falling short in games. The routine persisted until the morning of the second day. However, after lunch, Ye Sanshi broke the news upon returning to the dormitory. ¡°Alright, settle down. There won¡¯t be any more activities this afternoon. The rest of the afternoon was open for everyone to explore the camp or engage in dormitory games. But let me inform you training resumes tomorrow. Specifically, field training begins tomorrow. This entails demanding training and tasks. In the afternoon, head to the service center and purchase items for the training, such as adhesive bandages and shoe padding. Naturally, don¡¯t mention that I prompted you to buy them. Purchase them, stuff them into your shoes, and tuck the remainder into your backpack.¡± Chapter 166 - Chapter 166: Four Days and Three Nights of Field Training Begins Chapter 166: Four Days and Three Nights of Field Training Begins Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Field training? A new term emerged among the recruits. ¡°Class monitor? What is field training?¡± Zhang Ping¡¯an scratched his head, his confusion evident. Before joining the army, this young man had been quite innocent. In his own words, back when everyone chatted, he was still at the stage where he could use QQto talk to girls online. He didn¡¯t even play games, let alone search for information online. Ye Sanshi glanced at him, then at the others. Finally, he smiled and said, ¡°150 kilometers, four days and three nights of marching. That¡¯s what field training entails!¡± The room was silent. Some were stunned, some were left dumbfounded, and even Wang Ye was momentarily taken aback. Wang Ye had researched on the Internet and knew that recruit companies had field training, usually covering dozens or perhaps a hundred kilometers. Yet, 150 kilometers was beyond his expectations. This was no short distance; it would take four days and three nights to complete. ¡°Damn it, Class Monitor, isn¡¯t this too far? Are we really walking?¡± Qin Li couldn¡¯t help but complain. ¡°No worries, I¡¯ll carry you!¡± Ye Sanshi looked at him and said nonchalantly, causing Qin Li to laugh awkwardly. Nonsense. If such treatment were real, he¡¯d get beaten up the moment he stepped out of the door. However, if he were truly in such a situation, he¡¯d end up in the hospital, not continuing training. Ignoring Qin Li, Ye Sanshi looked at everyone again and explained, ¡°Field training can be seen as a war preparedness march. It¡¯s also a practical training assessment for new recruits like you.¡± After a pause, Ye Sanshi continued, ¡°Today marks the 70th day of your training. Your time as recruits is coming to an end. After the field trip, you¡¯ll need to review what you¡¯ve learned and prepare for the graduation assessment. Then, you¡¯ll move on to the next phase!¡± Ye Sanshi¡¯s words left everyone in a daze. Was the recruit company nearing its end? Over these two months, everyone had been waiting for when their lives as new recruits would conclude. Many had even wished they could skip the next two years and retire early. But now that this reality was upon them, emotions were mixed. They were initially elated, but then they looked at their comrades with a sense of reluctance. Even though only 70 days had passed, they¡¯d gone through a lot together and formed bonds. Graduation meant separation, and everyone understood that. ¡°Class monitor, what will we do during the field trip?¡± Wang Ye gathered himself and asked. Though he knew about field training, the internet didn¡¯t provide specific details. ¡°Right! Class Monitor, we haven¡¯t even started shooting yet. Are you waiting for the recruit assessment to give us five bullets?¡± Yan Zhiming broke in after Wang Ye, articulating something he¡¯d been pondering. Shooting practice, despite no longer being glamorous, still sparked enthusiasm among the group. Ye Sanshi looked at Yan Zhiming, then smiled. ¡°You got half of that right.¡± ¡°All?¡± Ye Sanshi chuckled. ¡°Actually, you recruits will indeed get five bullets, but those won¡¯t wait until you return for the graduation assessment.¡± As he spoke, he saw the excitement on everyone¡¯s faces. His smile remained as he continued, ¡°No need to thank me. During this field training, 1¡¯11 arrange target practice for you. Your shooting performance will be directly factored into the final assessment.¡± ¡°Ah!¡± Someone exclaimed. Yet this time, Ye Sanshi paid it no mind. He turned to Wang Ye and said, ¡°Regarding what you¡¯ll do during field training, 1 can only reveal that there will be various activities. Besides the target practice 1 mentioned, the rest will remain a secret for now. Focus on taking care of your feet during these 150 kilometers.¡± ¡°In that case, 1¡¯11 go buy the stuff!¡± Gu Yingnan got up and headed out. He feared the service center might run out of shoe padding if he delayed. Wang Ye remained unperturbed; he¡¯d visited the service center multiple times and noticed stacks of shoe paddings. It should suffice for a recruit like him. Just remember, don¡¯t buy much else. A pack or two of shoe paddings is fine, but don¡¯t load up on snacks. Even if you buy them, they won¡¯t let you bring them. They¡¯ll inspect your backpacks before departure.¡± Ye Sanshi offered a reminder. With that, Gu Yingnan and others left together. Since field training was previously unannounced, it was crucial to be well-prepared now. That night, as usual, the lights went out in the recruit dormitory. But that night, no one slept soundly for long. There was a reason for that. They¡¯d been living comfortably for the past few days. No training, just relaxation and feasting. A feast for New Year¡¯s Eve, and feasts on the first and second day of the year. In these few days, anyone could have easily gained three pounds. Now, the price for such indulgence was due. A 150-kilometer march. Many couldn¡¯t fathom walking 150 kilometers, Wang Ye included. He had no idea how he¡¯d manage the next four days and three nights, or what tales he¡¯d unearth during the journey. His imagination ran wild until he drifted to sleep. ¡°Fuck, assemble!¡± Half-asleep, Wang Ye was roused by the call to assemble. Then¡­ ¡°Why are you shouting? Were you dreaming?¡± Ye Sanshi¡¯s head popped up from the bed, reprimanding Liang Fan in a low voice. Liang Fan, who was already standing and almost dropped his blanket, froze. The next moment, the rest of the dormitory began to grumble. ¡°All, Brother Fan, what¡¯s going on!¡± ¡°You scared me¡­¡± Almost everyone woke up. After all, the past few days had been good, and no one would sleep like a log because of exhaustion. Now, with all the commotion, they were fully awake. ¡°Fuck, what¡¯s Class Five doing!¡± Wang Ye even heard voices from the adjacent class. Clearly, their neighbor¡¯s sleep was also disturbed by Liang Fan¡¯s outburst. As everyone lambasted Liang Fan for his slip, they resumed their slumber. After all, it was still dark outside. It couldn¡¯t be more than four o¡¯clock. Around five o¡¯clock, the anticipated emergency assembly ensued. Ye Sanshi was the one to rouse everyone. They tidied up and readied themselves for the march ahead. The good thing was that everyone had backpacks, so there was no need to pack. Just stuff the blankets, sheets, individual tents, and even small yellow basins into the bags. For now, blanket folding was the least of their concerns. It saved them precious time. Finally, their bags were prepared, water bottles and necessary gear included. They even placed shoe paddings in their shoes. With that done, everyone awaited in the dormitory. Until six o¡¯clock. ¡°Woo! The familiar reveille had transformed into an emergency call. Let¡¯s move!¡± Without any delay, Ye Sanshi gave the order, and one by one, everyone shouldered their bags and descended the stairs. Eventually, on the ground floor, they hurried to the armory to retrieve their guns. ¡°By order of higher-ups, the Iron Bones Hero Regiment and the Recruit Company will initiate combat readiness training today.¡± No beating around the bush. Everyone lined up. Upon lining up, Wu Jianfeng got straight to the point. ¡°Wang Ye!¡± Suddenly, Wang Ye¡¯s name was called. ¡°Present! Despite his confusion, Wang Ye responded. ¡°Step forward!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± With his gun in hand, Wang Ye stepped out from the second row and moved to the front of the formation. At this moment, Wu Jianfeng turned around and extended his hand to the armory officer behind him, fetching a flag. He unfurled it. The recruits formed a line. The words on the red flag were clear. Holding the flag, Wu Jianfeng descended the steps. ¡°Recruit Wang Ye! Approach,¡± Wu Jianfeng called to Wang Ye. ¡°Present!¡± ¡°I¡¯m entrusting you with a challenging task!¡± At that moment, Wang Ye wanted to decline. What the heck, he was already carrying so much weight. He liked rolling around, sure, but that didn¡¯t mean he wanted to do so without reason. Moreover, there was only one company of recruits in the entire Iron Bones Hero Regiment. And most importantly, he¡¯d never seen a flag before. Suddenly brandishing one and instructing him to carry it¡­ But now, he had no choice. ¡°Yes, sir!¡± ¡°This is the flag of our recruit company. It embodies our military essence and our spirit. You¡¯ve demonstrated exceptional performance as a recruit. Now, carry this flag on your shoulders and lead everyone in completing this war preparedness exercise.¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye swiftly hoisted the gun onto his back. With both hands, he stepped forward and accepted the flag. Surprisingly, it didn¡¯t feel heavy at all. ¡°Alright, follow me to the front of the formation.¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Chapter 167 - Chapter 167: Ambush Chapter 167: Ambush Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The flag could not fall when a person died, but the flag had to be raised when a person died! These were the words of Wu Jianfeng to Wang Ye after he carried the flag. Feeling extremely helpless, Wang Ye could only respond with a resounding ¡°Yes.¡± A gentle breeze brushed past, causing the flag to flutter. Skipping breakfast and morning exercises, the team set off under Wu Jianfeng¡¯s command, with Wang Ye leading the way while carrying the flag. They walked tirelessly until dawn, covering almost an hour and a half. They encountered no one along the way because they had been directly guided up the mountain upon leaving. The path existed, but it wasn¡¯t paved with cement. Following the mountain road, the cool morning breeze tousled the flag that Wang Ye was carrying. Naturally, the flag, which had initially felt nearly weightless, suddenly became several times heavier due to the wind, becoming quite a burden. ¡°Class monitor, how much longer? Weren¡¯t they supposed to have breakfast ready for us up ahead? Why haven¡¯t we reached there yet?¡± A voice from Class One sounded from behind. ¡°Almost there, we¡¯ll be there soon!¡± ¡°Class Monitor, you¡¯ve said that four times already. Can you please tell the truth?¡± Resentment colored the words of the recruit who spoke. Wang Ye couldn¡¯t help but chuckle at their adorable naivety. Even now, that recruit still believed the class monitor¡¯s words without question. He wouldn¡¯t have bothered asking himself. His laughter was short-lived as his stomach rumbled. Hunger had caught up with him. And he was tired too. His hands ached, and his shoulders throbbed. It had been an hour and a half, and they had been moving quickly through the middle, covering only half an hour¡¯s distance. Wang Ye wasn¡¯t entirely certain about the distance they had covered, but he estimated it was about eight to nine kilometers. On this long mountain road, he carried not only a heavy load but also the flag. Even with Wang Ye¡¯s above-average physical strength, the burden was becoming overwhelming. He couldn¡¯t help but wonder how the recruit who carried the flag during training managed to endure. Of course, Wang Ye was unaware that he could change the flag bearer if he couldn¡¯t bear it any longer. If he had reached his limit, the company commander and others would have selected another person. Nevertheless, Wang Ye persisted without showing signs of faltering. While Wu Jianfeng was surprised by Wang Ye¡¯s tenacity, he hid his astonishment, allowing Wang Ye to carry on. He wanted to see when Wang Ye would eventually give in. If Wang Ye had known about this test, he would¡¯ve been tempted to kick Wu Jianfeng. What a trap! Simultaneously, as Wang Ye and the others battled hunger and fatigue while moving forward¡­ Less than a kilometer ahead, a mountain path led to an open space between two hills. An off-road vehicle was parked there, alongside a wheeled food truck. The aroma of food wafted through the air. Veterans from the kitchen were cheerfully chatting and working nearby. They weren¡¯t in a rush to serve breakfast, allowing them to savor the moment. Several veterans from the fourth Company sat next to them, relishing their own breakfasts. ¡°Alright, alright, time to work. The recruits are almost here. Our turn is coming!¡± A first-class soldier descended from the mountain where Wang Ye and his group were located. Upon hearing his words, the veterans who were chatting and eating finished their food promptly, leaving no leftovers. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± They left swiftly, wasting no time. ¡°Hehe, do you think these newbies will be stupefied later?¡± Two groups of seasoned soldiers divided themselves onto the hillsides, one on the opposite hill and the other on the hill Wang Ye¡¯s group was approaching. Their distance was around 70 to 80 meters. Communicating via walkie-talkies, they laughed and conversed as they dug holes in the ground. Hmm¡­ They were planting explosives. To clarify, these were pure explosive bags without any shrapnel, not TNT, but a traditional bundled explosive bag. They buried them swiftly. On both sides of the hills, seasoned soldiers chatted cheerfully over their walkie-talkies. Some hadn¡¯t finished their breakfast and stashed buns in their pockets, munching on them now. After five to six minutes, a voice echoed from the eastern side of the mountain. ¡°Charge! Charge!¡± ¡°I smell food. Comrades, charge!¡± The new recruits were approaching. Under Wang Ye¡¯s lead, the team dashed down the mountain via the narrow path. It was needless to say that upon spotting the food truck, their legs suddenly felt invigorated, and the pain and numbness seemed to vanish. The drive to eat was stronger. In no time, the group surged forward, carrying the flag under Wang Ye¡¯s guidance. ¡°Watch out for oncoming cars! Be cautious when crossing the road!¡± Kang Hua¡¯s voice sounded from behind. He ran alongside the others. Ahead, Wu Jianfeng led the way, as always. Upon reaching the vicinity of the food truck, he blew a whistle. ¡°Line up!¡± Even while eating, soldiers adhered to discipline. They didn¡¯t rush in chaotically but rather formed a neat line for breakfast. It wasn¡¯t as lavish as their camp meals. The breakfast selection was modest: steamed buns, mantou, steamed rolls, a bottle of milk, and either an apple or a banana. There were no lunchboxes; just plastic bags. ¡°Alright, i¡¯ll take the flag now. Go ahead and have breakfast!¡± Fortunately, Wu Jianfeng showed some consideration. Observing the recruits queuing up for breakfast, he smiled and extended his hand, ready to take the flag. Without hesitation, Wang Ye handed over the flagpole. He didn¡¯t even think about keeping it for himself. However, it was impossible at this moment. After finishing breakfast, he would surely have to take up the flag again. Wang Ye took five buns prepared by the kitchen, along with two steamed buns, an apple, and a milk bottle. ¡°Once you¡¯re done, come over. Where are you going? Why don¡¯t you bring your breakfast here? I haven¡¯t even picked mine up yet!¡± Wang Ye collected his breakfast, intending to return to Class Five. But Wu Jianfeng¡¯s direct statement crushed his plan. ¡°What¡¯s the rush? You¡¯re eating breakfast with the flag in your arms, sitting there. I haven¡¯t even picked up my food yet!¡± Wang Ye, though somewhat annoyed, held back his words. This was the military, and carrying the flag was an honor. You couldn¡¯t simply let it go. So, even if the task was arduous, he had to bear it. Holding the flag, Wang Ye settled onto the dew-dampened grass without much concern. A little dampness on his pants wouldn¡¯t matter; they¡¯d dry off once he got up and moved. Sipping milk through a straw, Wang Ye began to eat. ¡°Class monitor, is that all? Hehe, I can¡¯t hold it anymore!¡± On the hillside, behind the mounds, a voice sounded over the walkie-talkie held by one of the veterans. One of the first-term corporals immediately responded, ¡°Wait, the company commander hasn¡¯t signaled yet.¡± He was eager to proceed, but acting prematurely could lead to severe consequences. They didn¡¯t have to wait for long, though. Wu Jianfeng was the last to acquire his breakfast. He reached for a cigarette instead of food, placing it between his lips. ¡°Click!¡± ¡°The company commander¡¯s signal!¡± On both hillsides, Sixth Brother, concealed in hiding, saw the spark on Wu Jianfeng¡¯s cigarette. He couldn¡¯t contain his excitement. Two individuals from each side hurriedly made their way to the explosives¡¯ location. They lit the fuses. ¡°Hiss!¡± The fuses ignited. Seasoned soldiers dashed forth. In the open space beside the road, many recruits were still engrossed in their breakfast. Wang Ye had just consumed a bun, sipped some milk, and was about to dig into another bun. He glanced over at Wu Jianfeng. ¡°What¡¯s with him? Lighting a cigarette while eating breakfast and even digging his ear¡­ What kind of person does that!¡± Wang Ye muttered to himself in a voice only he could hear. Boom! Boom! Chapter 168 - Chapter 168: Explosion, Enemy Attack, Gunshots Chapter 168: Explosion, Enemy Attack, Gunshots Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The sudden explosion caused the bun in Wang Ye¡¯s hand, which he was about to eat, to tremble and fall to the ground. He instinctively pulled back, covering his ears with his hands, and quickly glanced in the direction of the blast. However, Wang Ye¡¯s mind was not focused on this event. The explosion nearly caused the flagpole he held to slip from his grasp. Acting quickly, he firmly clutched the flagpole with both hands. This flag couldn¡¯t fall. ¡°Enemy attack!¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s loud shout startled the group of recruits who were still in shock. In that moment, adrenaline surged through the recruits¡¯ veins. No one cared to ponder why someone would dare to assault the army in this peaceful nation. In an instant, the recruits who had been casually eating their breakfast were now in a state of panic. One individual covered his head and scanned the surroundings. Seeing no immediate shelter, he dropped to the ground. Others, who had been drinking milk just moments ago, were so startled by the explosion that they accidentally spilled milk on themselves as they jerked. Yet, their current predicament overshadowed any concern about their appearances. Discarding their breakfast, some individuals turned and started crawling and rolling, seeking refuge nearby. The explosion had taken them completely by surprise. Within that brief period of confusion, coupled with Wu Jianfeng¡¯s commanding roar, the words ¡°enemy attack¡± became ingrained in their minds before they could fully comprehend the situation. This timing was impeccably chosen, a meticulous plan that left many recruits with no room for contemplation. For a fleeting moment, even Wang Ye felt taken aback. But he swiftly regained his senses after clutching the flag tightly. Ridiculous. ¡°Enemy attack,¡± my foot. This was definitely orchestrated by Wu Jianfeng. Recalling how he had skipped his breakfast and lit a cigarette, only to have the explosion occur immediately after he did so. Wang Ye refused to believe this wasn¡¯t a setup. He swiftly pivoted, fixing his gaze upon the two points from which the explosions had originated. ¡°Stay calm, everyone! We¡¯re soldiers. If they dare to attack us, we¡¯ll retaliate and eliminate them!¡± Wang Ye fervently waved the flag and dashed toward the opposing slope, vociferously urging, ¡°Follow me!¡± However¡­ An embarrassing scene unfolded. Having already crossed the road, Wang Ye found himself alone in his charge. Instead, everyone was scrambling to find cover. Charge? Was he out of his mind? If there were explosives, there might also be firearms. Though each recruit held a gun, they were devoid of ammunition. What was the point of charging into that danger? It would be a death wish. This thought flickered through the minds of a few individuals who heard Wang Ye¡¯s call. They didn¡¯t have the luxury to ponder it further. Their top priority was to secure cover rapidly. ¡°Pa, pa, pa!¡± Suddenly, a gunshot echoed. At once, the already-disconcerted recruits were further jolted. Some who had been lying on the ground in search of shelter contemplated raising their heads to observe the situation. But when the gunshot pierced the air, they flinched, hurriedly shielding themselves with their hands, and began seeking refuge with renewed vigor. In this instant, the urge to urinate surged among many recruits. A few even ended up wetting themselves. Explosions, enemy attacks, gunfire ¨C a sequence of unforeseen events unfolded. Thinking ceased to be an option for anyone. Upon hearing the gunshot, many hearts leaped into throats, the fear of becoming targets of the bullets consuming them. Everyone completely disregarded the kitchen veterans, who hid behind the food cart despite the explosion, appearing sneaky and somewhat amused. The nearby class monitors were equally dismissed. Indeed, the class monitors showed no concern whatsoever, not even attempting to guide their actions; they allowed them to act as they saw fit. ¡°Alright, Wang Ye, return.¡± At this juncture, Wu Jianfeng¡¯s voice reached Wang Ye, who had crossed the road and realized he was alone. Subsequently, upon seeing Wang Ye retracing his steps, Wu Jianfeng discarded the freshly lit cigarette and advanced with a stern expression. ¡°Regroup!¡± His thunderous command reverberated. Recruits who had scattered in all directions ¨C some prone on the ground, others concealing themselves behind the mobile kitchen, and even those who had bolted up the hill ¨C stood transfixed. Then, a palpable sense of unease began to wash over them. The sudden explosion, the enemy¡¯s perceived assault, and the subsequent gunfire had plunged everyone into chaos. But now, Wu Jianfeng¡¯s order prompted a return to rationality, reactivating their thought processes. ¡°Fuck, you two idiots, get back here!¡± ¡°Fuck, you lot on the hill, come down!¡± Several class monitors shouted vehemently. In an instant, the recruits who had fled up the hill sensed a storm gathering over their heads. ¡°Fuck, why did you run? You aiming to be deserters?¡± As they descended the hill, a class leader strode up, his face a deep shade of red. He landed a kick on one of the recruits, who promptly tumbled to the ground. His face resembled a ripe tomato, and he dared not protest, only stammering, ¡°C-Class monitor, no¡­ I wasn¡¯t deserting!¡± Naturally, he wouldn¡¯t confess even if subjected to severe beating. Though the explosions and gunfire had indeed disrupted their reasoning, pushing them to flee, their current circumstances¡­ Soon, the recruits dispersed on the ground or taking refuge behind off-road vehicles and food carts, along with those descending the hill, reassembled before Wu Jianfeng. Squad leaders of the soldiers who had ascended the hill wore expressions dark as thunderclouds. However, apart from one or two squad leaders who vented their frustration, they remained mostly silent.. Chapter 169 - Chapter 169: Explosion, Enemy, Gunshots Chapter 169: Explosion, Enemy, Gunshots Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation However, their names were certainly remembered by their respective class monitors. Wang Ye also returned to the leftmost row of Class One and stood there, holding his flag. ¡°Company commander, 1st Platoon, full strength¡­ actual strength¡­¡± ¡°Reporting to Company Commander, Second Platoon¡­¡± After reorganizing the platoon, taking attendance, and confirming that no one had fled in the chaos just now, Wu Jianfeng did not respond to the platoon leaders. He gazed at the recruits with a stern expression. ¡°Look at how you all appear. Are you deserving of your military uniforms and your roles as soldiers? With an explosion and the sound of gunfire, he became disoriented. Someone even wet his pants. How embarrassing.¡± When Wang Ye heard his words, he was momentarily taken aback. However, since he was at the far left, he couldn¡¯t even turn his head to see who had wet their pants in fear. Yet, in Class Five, Yan Zhiming¡¯s face turned crimson. Because his crotch was damp. In truth, he hadn¡¯t needed to urinate, but when the gunshot rang out on the mountain, a clump of moist soil that had been blasted into the air earlier descended from above and landed on his neck. This startled him, triggering a panicked response. He believed he had been shot and struggled to hold back his urge to urinate, but it overwhelmed him, resulting in his wetting his pants. Luckily he was in the second row. And now, Wu Jianfeng was also fixating on a crimson-faced recruit in the first row. It wasn¡¯t just one person who had wet himself. Amidst the detonations, gunfire, and cries of an enemy attack, the new recruits had never encountered such a scenario before. This was the first time in the truest sense, and it had happened so unexpectedly. ¡°If this were a real battlefield, do you believe your actions just now would have allowed you to survive?¡± Wu Jianfeng continued to admonish. ¡°Could you triumph over the enemy? There were even individuals who had retreated. This time, 1 won¡¯t call out names, but those who retreated a moment ago should remember this. It¡¯s a disgrace that will linger with you forever. If you flee from the battlefield, you¡¯ll be no better than a deserter. In an actual battle, your actions just now would warrant immediate execution!¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s words were grave, but Wang Ye knew all too well he wasn¡¯t bluffing. On the battlefield, fleeing from combat had been utterly unacceptable since ancient times. As a soldier, unless under orders, one could not retreat even unto death. All of a sudden, Wu Jianfeng turned to look at Wang Ye. At that instant, his expression considerably softened. ¡°Wang Ye¡¯s performance just now was commendable. Although it was audacious, one might even say it was a bit reckless. If you¡¯d truly encountered an enemy assault, with your present state¡ªdevoid of ammunition in your firearm¡ªyou¡¯d undoubtedly be the first to perish if you charged forward with the flag. However, your bravery is commendable and merits emulation. That¡¯s what soldiers should demonstrate.¡± Wu Jianfeng glanced at the others once more. ¡°He displayed courage and the ability to confront enemy artillery fire.¡± Wang Ye remained silent, but he straightened his chest and clung firmly to the flag, allowing the valley wind to flutter it. At that moment, Wang Ye was secretly pleased. An air of intellectual superiority made him chuckle inwardly. I did this because 1 saw through your intentions. Should an actual attack unfold, I¡¯m no fool. I¡¯d only be carrying an empty weapon. Do you think I¡¯d dare to rush forth and catch a bullet? Am I really that naive? Wang Ye brushed aside the notion that maintaining calm during such circumstances and promptly sensing something amiss was, in fact, a testament to his capabilities. Truth be told, was today¡¯s performance genuinely authentic? In essence, it was far from genuine. The abrupt eruption and ensuing chaos incited panic throughout the ranks. Wang Ye too, had panicked initially, casting aside his steamed bun. But none of that mattered now. What held importance was that only Wang Ye had reacted and taken a stand. ¡°Alright, for today¡¯s training, all squad leaders should assess the recruits¡¯ performance!¡± After Wu Jianfeng declared this, he glanced at the recruits and adopted a stern expression. ¡°You lot need to compose an after-action report later. Reflect on your actions just now. Also, consider what you ought to do the next time you encounter a similar situation!¡± With that, Wu Jianfeng turned and made his way toward the dining car. He hadn¡¯t yet eaten his breakfast. The platoon leader stepped forward next to Wang Ye. ¡°Everyone, retrieve the food that got discarded.¡± Training wasn¡¯t an isolated event¡ªit comprised a sequence of activities. Immediately, a phase that left the recruits somewhat numb ensued. Given that everyone had been eating buns and pastries, when the explosion occurred, panic set in, causing them to discard their food. Now, remnants of food lay scattered, many of them trampled and smudged on the ground. Some bore mud stains, others clung to debris. Presently, the recruits commenced gathering them. Reassembling in formation, the veteran squad leaders distributed food to all. Wang Ye examined the steamed bun in his hand, soiled and even strewn with stones. He almost wanted to cry but contained his tears. Certainly, he wasn¡¯t the sole possessor of a single steamed bun. It¡¯s just that this particular one was the filthiest. Alongside it in the plastic bag lay two slightly crushed but relatively clean steamed rolls, and a meat bun. He had no alternative. The same arrangement applied to everyone. At the very least, each had a soiled steamed bun or a muddy roll. ¡°Eat up! What are you gawking at? Start with the dirtier ones.¡± Advised the platoon leader. And thus, the class monitors¡ªeach facing a group of recruits¡ªpicked up the grimy buns and rolls, proceeding to consume them. After spitting out pebbles, they overlooked the dirt. Ye Sanshi, while eating, observed everyone and remarked, ¡°It¡¯s not pristine, but it won¡¯t make you sick. You trampled on it yourselves. What¡¯s the fuss now?¡± Speechless, Wang Ye lowered his head and scrutinized the steamed bun in his grasp. Gritting his teeth, he employed his fingers to wipe away the grime. Then, he shut his eyes, stuffed the filthy bun into his mouth, and¡­ The aroma of mud and the fine grittiness brushed against his teeth. He spat out the sand and managed to consume the bun with effort. He subsequently reached for the milk in his other hand. He had placed it on the ground momentarily, retrieving it later. The milk hadn¡¯t been marred by trampling, thus he reclaimed it. Having quickly devoured the first steamed bun, Wang Ye proceeded to consume the other steamed buns and rolls from the plastic bag that someone else had received earlier. After all, whoever the original owner was, they were now his. His hunger remained, and tomorrow¡¯s training awaited. He needed to eat. One by one, the fresh recruits started eating, their countenances bearing traces of repulsion. In truth, a large majority, or perhaps 99% of the recruits, harbored an aversion to consuming such soiled sustenance. Nonetheless, it wasn¡¯t their first day of enlistment. After 70 days of recruit training, everyone was acutely aware of the consequences of refusal to eat. Therefore, even if their reluctance persisted, and they detested dining on the unsavory fare, in the end, they each picked and prodded, attempting to separate dirt and sand before consuming. However, the class monitors remained vigilant. ¡°What¡¯s the holdup? Don¡¯t you have more?¡± Beside the third squad leader, he abruptly approached a recruit, startling the latter. ¡°Reporting¡­ Class monitor¡­ It¡¯s too unclean. I¡­ can¡¯t ingest it!¡± His class monitor promptly seized the unclean bun from his grasp. ¡°Open your mouth!¡± The recruit was palpably hesitant. Yet, his class monitor glared sternly. ¡°I can eat it, and so can everyone else. 1¡¯11 tell you one last time. Open your mouth!¡± The recruit¡¯s expression grew grim. Wang Ye glanced over and realized the recruit was fearful. But¡­ In the end, the recruit shut his eyes, parted his lips, and permitted the class monitor to stuff the filthy bun into his mouth. ¡°Consume it, don¡¯t vomit!¡± This was the inaugural instance, an example made to set the tone. Similarly, recruits from other squads who¡¯d initially been dawdling, attempting to rid their food of debris, hastened their actions. Those who had been picking and nibbling promptly transitioned to eating. ¡°Sigh, this is so tedious. This year¡¯s crop of fresh recruits lack any defiance. No fun.¡± On the hill, a few seasoned soldiers remained reclined. They neither descended nor departed, some even deploying binoculars to scrutinize the recruits¡¯ expressions in detail. ¡°Enough of that! What are you droning on about? It¡¯s not like we¡¯ll get a stubborn mule every year. Let¡¯s move on to the next phase and await them!¡± The new recruits¡¯ training didn¡¯t merely entail marching. Numerous training modules would be conducted during this expedition. Of course, these training modules required oversight. In actuality, every year, when this event transpired, the seasoned soldiers vied to partake. Having the chance to witness the new recruits firsthand, without the rigors of camp training, was rather appealing. Chapter 170 - Chapter 170: The Brave Wins on a Narrow Road Chapter 170: The Brave Wins on a Narrow Road Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation It was the first day of the field trip, yet he had already imparted a lesson to everyone. Several new recruits who initially anticipated a leisurely journey through the mountains and rivers quickly abandoned this notion in their minds. Fear gripped them to their core. Explosions and gunfire resounded around them. And this was just the beginning. Four more days and three nights lay ahead. The road stretched long, shrouded in uncertainty. Once breakfast concluded, they were granted half an hour to rest. Of course, it wasn¡¯t genuine rest time. It was an opportunity to reflect on the aftermath. Each recruit retrieved a notebook and pen from their bags, sat down, wrote on their knees, and later handed their reflections to the class monitor, who would then pass them on to the instructor. Of course, during this time, they could also change into fresh pants if desired. ¡°Li Yunlong once said that valor prevails on narrow paths. In the situation just now, I couldn¡¯t retreat with the flag in my hand, nor did I dare to. 1 had no choice but to advance. If confronted with the same scenario again, 1 would still press forward. Though, if given another chance, I¡¯d rather not bear the flag. I¡¯d prefer to hold a gun, loaded with bullets. This way, even if my life were to end, I¡¯d make sure to leave my mark!¡± Half an hour of writing only consumed two minutes of Wang Ye¡¯s time. If everyone wrote a hundred words in the same manner, their class monitor would likely berate them in colorful language, leaving them drowning in frustration. However, after Wang Ye finished writing, he beckoned Ye Sanshi over. He glanced at it, then turned his gaze to Wang Ye, bursting into hearty laughter. ¡°Impressive! You¡¯ve got courage. Just as I expect from the soldiers I¡¯ve trained!¡± His voice boomed, intentionally catching the attention of the others. Hmm, particularly the other squad leaders, as well as the company commander and instructor. As anticipated, although the fellow squad leaders exhibited annoyance at Ye Sanshi¡¯s antics, the company commander and instructor exhibited keen interest. ¡°May I see?¡± The company commander extended his hand, and Ye Sanshi promptly passed Wang Ye¡¯s notebook to him. The content wasn¡¯t extensive; a quick read would suffice. However, Commander Wu Jianfeng took his time, spending at least ten seconds on it. He scanned Wang Ye, then scrutinized the text again. Finally, he closed the notebook and turned to Wang Ye with a smile. ¡°Unafraid of death?¡± ¡°1 am afraid, naturally. I¡¯m not a machine; how could 1 be devoid of fear?¡± ¡°You¡¯re afraid, yet you dared to charge?¡± Wu Jianfeng continued, grinning. ¡°Indeed! I dared!¡± Wang Ye nodded fervently. ¡°I was going to die regardless. In that situation just now, retreating seemed futile and slower. It was better to push forward. Even if I didn¡¯t secure the flag, if I managed to get close, 1 could eliminate opponents in close combat. If I was to die, it¡¯s better than dying for nothing. My life¡¯s principle is to not take beatings without a fight!¡± These were Wang Ye¡¯s words, spoken only moments ago. H Smack!¡± The notebook collided with Wang Ye¡¯s cap. It was none other than Wu Jianfeng who used the notebook to lightly hit Wang Ye¡¯s hat. The action caught Wang Ye off guard, prompting him to gaze at Wu Jianfeng wordlessly. ¡°Haha! What a joke. Alright, you¡¯ve passed the immediate assessment!¡± Wu Jianfeng didn¡¯t actually wait for Wang Ye¡¯s response; he¡¯d already predicted it. The lie was that Wang Ye wouldn¡¯t dare to counter now. The truth was, if not for his status as the company commander, Wang Ye would have undoubtedly fought back. Of course, he held a firm belief that even if Wang Ye retaliated, he could still beat him to a pulp. As for Wang Ye¡­ In truth, he hadn¡¯t considered this aspect at all. His thoughts centered on accelerating his entry into the military academy. Then, post-graduation, he¡¯d return and strive to make substantial contributions, ascending as quickly as possible. One day, when he stood at the same echelon or even above Wu Jianfeng, he would stand before him like today, using an item to collide with his hat¡ªor better yet, he¡¯d just wallop him right on the head¡ªand inquire if he still dared to strike back. Damn it, Wu Sixth Brother, you take things too far. With a somber expression, Wang Ye tore out the page for Ye Sanshi, stowed the notebook, and resumed his seat by the flagpole. Others were still in the midst of writing. If Wang Ye dared to conclude so briefly, they wouldn¡¯t dare to do so. Even if they weren¡¯t required to craft 5,000 words like self-reflections, they¡¯d need at least half an hour to complete a thousand words, for certain. The half-hour elapsed quickly. The class leaders reviewed what the rest had written, detached the sheets, signed their names, and finally collected them in a bag, to be presented to the instructor. ¡°Away we go!¡± The whistle sounded, signaling their regrouping as they embarked on their journey anew. Admittedly, they had ventured quite remotely by now. The clock had struck eight. However, from the time they¡¯d gathered till this point, not a single vehicle traversed the concrete road. Nonetheless, the one silver lining was that they were traversing this very road. Heading southwest was their trajectory. However, not long after they set out, Wu Jianfeng stirred the pot once more. He pivoted to face them and bellowed, ¡°Orders have come down the chain; the frontlines are embattled. We must provide reinforcement at the earliest. Follow me, and let¡¯s take a shortcut.¡± His ¡°shortcut¡± essentially implied ascending the mountainside adjacent to the road. Wang Ye trailed behind him, a sense of resignation settling in. Walking the road was comparatively effortless. Yet, now they¡¯d been commanded to navigate through the mountains. Despite the presence of paths within the mountains, these were narrow tracks adorned with thorny shrubs. One slight miscalculation could result in shredded flags¡­ They sprinted forth relentlessly. The mountainous trail was uneven and taxing on their feet. Laden with backpacks and gear, exhaustion swiftly set in after covering two to three kilometers. Yet Wang Ye¡¯s pace hardly waned. This left the comrades behind gnashing their teeth to the point of rupture, looking upon Wang Ye in hopeful desperation, anticipating him to ease his tempo. Regrettably, there was nothing they could do. Their class monitor perpetually scolded them, ¡°Pick up the pace and catch up with that flag! Do you plan to lag behind? Others manage to maintain speed while upholding the flag, so what renders you so inept? No stragglers allowed! Even if your legs break, you must keep pace!¡± Ye Sanshi was equally stern in Class Five, spawning incessant grumbles from his peers. ¡°This¡­ Brother Wang¡¯s endurance is unbelievable!¡± ¡°Someone¡­ Who will go forward and request him to slow down¡­ Slow down!¡± In Class Five, Qin Li and a few other students prone to stamina depletion found themselves sprinting with an intensity bordering on tongue-protruding exhaustion. However, their efforts were met with Ye Sanshi¡¯s sardonic sneer. ¡°Only a handful among you attempt to jog his memory? Can any of you actually catch up? Just look at yourselves, like a bunch of saps gulping down counterfeit alcohol. Buck up, show some grit! Quit your whining. Instead of wasting breath on chatter, expend it on motion!¡± Little did they know that Wang Ye resented this dash just as much. ¡°Step up your pace, keep up. Isn¡¯t the aspiration to become class monitor in your interest? Mark my words, if I abandon anyone today, your tenure as class monitor will be nipped in the bud.¡± Beside Wang Ye, Wu Jianfeng, outpacing him slightly, swung around and whispered this softly. Ah¡­ This was the reason. Sixth Brother Wu Jianfeng was employing this tactic to coerce Wang Ye. Allegedly, veterans from the fourth company were surveilling their progress. His aspiration was to swiftly ascend to the post of class monitor in the future. A lackluster performance on this day would sabotage his prospects and foster skepticism among peers. Thus, he endeavored to keep up. It wasn¡¯t lost on Wang Ye that his counterpart sported a small firearm on his hip and lacked a backpack. In other words, he was dashing up the mountain with no more than his own flesh. Now, he commanded Wang Ye to bear a flag while heavily equipped, tailing him with haste. It was nothing short of inhumane. However, Wang Ye grit his teeth and went with it. He nursed a grudge, to be certain. Conceding that his stamina level was an abysmal 1.8%, Wang Ye was resolute: he wouldn¡¯t allow Wu Jianfeng to wear him down. Moreover, if he wasn¡¯t concerned for his own sake, he couldn¡¯t ignore the rest. Even if he couldn¡¯t exhaust this shameless character, he would inevitably have to cease once others lagged behind. ¡°Reminder: you might have wet your pants!¡± Wu Jianfeng abruptly slowed his pace, sidling up beside Wang Ye. He leaned in to whisper in a tone more amusing than sincere. Puzzled by the words, Wang Ye was caught off guard as Wu Jianfeng swiped the flag from his grasp. ¡°Whooosh¡­¡± The flag transitioned hands, punctuated by the faint hum of an aircraft cleaving the atmosphere above the surrounding woods. ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom!¡± In the aftermath, detonations followed in swift succession. ¡°FUCK!¡± ¡°FUUUCK!¡± Explosions left one recruit after another flabbergasted. ¡°Quick, airstrike! Take cover!¡± Wu Jianfeng, clutching the flag he¡¯d commandeered, directed this order to those trailing behind him. Heedful of his directive, class monitors sprang into action. ¡°Hurry, what are you waiting for? Oblivious to the concept of concealment?¡± Ye Sanshi booted Qin Li toward the roadside and proceeded to shove the rest. Wang Ye, caught by surprise, hesitated for a fleeting instant before Wu Jianfeng¡¯s shout spurred him into motion. He tugged at Wang Ye, propelling both to the roadside¡¯s shelter. ¡°Hiss¡­¡± Pressed beneath him, Wang Ye refrained from crying out. His urge to retaliate, to jab Sixth Brother with an elbow, surged. Rascal, this slope was slight, flanked by the roadside. But the paramount issue was the thorns peppering the grass. Although their density was meager, Wang Ye wore the uniform of a soldier scarce coverage. These thorns left no room for ignorance. In this instance, Wang Ye clenched his teeth, conceding defeat. However, it didn¡¯t take long for his displeasure to morph into disbelief. ¡°All!¡± He couldn¡¯t suppress a cry of anguish. Why? Wu Jianfeng had supported Wang Ye¡¯s backpack with his hands as he stood up. This exerted pressure on Wang Ye, pressing him harder into the thorns. A sharp sting lanced through him with renewed vigor. ¡°Why the outburst? A thorn¡¯s nothing. Rise and pat it down, you¡¯ll be fine.¡± Not to worry, military police will be ready and waiting. Should you truly suffer an injury, they¡¯ll tend to you.¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s apology seemed half-hearted, leaving Wang Ye to wonder whether the provocation was deliberate. He was tempted to vent his frustration. But then, his lips curled into a wry smile. ¡°Alt!¡± A fresh yelp of agony escaped him. This resulted from Wu Jianfeng using his hands to prop up his backpack. The backpack, in turn, pressed against Wang Ye, heightening the prickling discomfort. ¡°What¡¯s with the scream? It¡¯s just a thorn. Stand up, give it a good thump, and it¡¯ll subside.¡± ¡°Rest assured, the military police will be on standby. If you sustain a genuine injury, they¡¯ll cater to you!¡± Having said this, Wu Jianfeng promptly rose to his feet. Disregarding Wang Ye entirely, he unfurled the flag he held. Then, he fetched his whistle and placed it between his lips¡­ ¡°Shh, shh! Gather!¡± Chapter 171 - Chapter 171: During the Battle Chapter 171: During the Battle Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation This morning, the entire recruit company went through a grueling ordeal. Wang Ye, in particular, had three band-aids adorning his body and a bandage around his left hand. It was all due to thorns from the bushes. In truth, bandages weren¡¯t really necessary. The wounds were superficial. However, Ouyang Mingyue, the female military doctor, was quite enthusiastic. Upon spotting the two-to-three centimeter-long cut on Wang Ye¡¯s hand, she diligently applied some ointment and wrapped it up. She even remarked that having multiple layers of bandages was a good thing. Regardless of his activities after training, she considered it an added layer of protection for his palm. Wang Ye could only nod in agreement. At this moment, the team was taking a break in an open space within a valley. Surrounded by mountains, there were no paths or people in sight. No kitchen bus had arrived. Even the medical team¡¯s two military doctors were absent. The medic had been accompanying the team, but they only attended to blisters or minor injuries, not bothering with anything more. ¡°Hiss! Alright¡­ Ouch, that hurts!¡± In the area where Class Five was situated, everyone had settled on the ground. Backpacks were off. Gu Yingnan had taken off his shoes with caution, being especially mindful of his heels. His heel¡¯s skin had been broken. Initially, it was just a blister, but it had burst open. For the past hour, he¡¯d been intermittently stuffing leaves and grass onto his heels. Now, finally relieved of that task, he could tend to his foot injury properly. ¡°Your feet are seriously stinky!¡± Wang Ye approached with a grin. The flag was now planted under Wu Jianfeng¡¯s supervision. There was no need for him to attend to it for now. Returning to Class 5, the wafting odor immediately caught Wang Ye¡¯s attention as he approached. He couldn¡¯t help but let out a hearty laugh. ¡°Brother Wang, your spirits are high. Carrying that flag the entire morning, and yet you¡¯re still grinning now!¡± Holding his shoes while looking at Wang Ye, Gu Yingnan spoke, his tone a mix of bitterness and amusement. ¡°What else can I do? If 1 don¡¯t laugh, should 1 cry?¡± In the midst of their conversation, Wang Ye also took off his backpack and sat down in place. ¡°All¡­ So comfortable!¡± ¡°1 thought you were made of iron!¡± Liang Fan chimed in, looking over to tease. He was a sports talent student, but even sports talent students had a tough time keeping up when they were sprinting at full speed earlier, especially with Wang Ye leading the way. ¡°Haha! Iron wool, I¡¯m exhausted too, you know.¡± ¡°Well, I¡¯m taking off my shoes as well. It¡¯s like my soles are on fire!¡± While speaking, Wang Ye lifted his foot with his hand and started removing his shoes. Indeed, he was uncomfortable too. Even with the shoe pads in his shoes to absorb sweat, those pads had worn out long ago. Fortunately, Wang Ye¡¯s feet were fine. Although they felt feverish and achy, his skin wasn¡¯t broken, and there were no blood blisters. ¡°Hu¡­¡± As his feet emerged from the confines of his shoes and met the open air, they experienced an indescribable sense of relief. ¡°Brother Wang, let¡¯s make a deal. Can we carry the flag more slowly in the afternoon?¡± Qin Li, who had scooted over from the ground, proposed. Looking at Wang Ye, before Wang Ye could respond, Qin Li added, ¡°My legs were about to give out. If we continue like this in the afternoon, I feel like this 150-kilometer trek might kill me.¡± ¡°Hey, you think I want this?¡± Wang Ye sighed and looked at the expectant gazes around him. He promptly recounted Wu Jianfeng¡¯s earlier threat to them. He didn¡¯t want to take the blame for this. It was originally Wu Jianfeng¡¯s doing. Moreover, that guy was always wearing a scowl. Everyone already disliked him, so it didn¡¯t matter if they disliked him even more now. ¡°Damn it! ¡°I knew it, Brother Wang. You never get up early without a good reason. Why are you working so hard today?¡± ¡°What are you saying?¡± Wang Ye gave Qin Li an exasperated look. ¡°Hehe, I¡¯m praising you, I¡¯m praising you¡­!¡± Qin Li, this character, went from a pained expression a moment ago to being able to smile again. Before that smile could fade, he turned his gaze to Wu Jianfeng and his group. Currently, all the class monitors had gathered. An impromptu meeting. ¡°What are they discussing? We¡¯ve been running around all morning, and I¡¯m famished. But the cooks can¡¯t get in here. What are we going to eat for lunch? Don¡¯t tell me we¡¯re supposed to eat the rations we brought.¡± After dinner the previous night, each squad had received individual soldier rations. But the portions were meager. Each person had a pouch, and those pouches now resided in their backpacks. ¡°It seems so. But there¡¯s no water around here. I need to find a water source. My canteen is empty!¡± Members of Class Five were engaged in conversation. Some were also addressing blisters or minor injuries as they talked. Unbeknownst to them, the water source they were inquiring about was less than 200 meters away. There was a small stream within the woods, about one or two meters wide and a foot deep. Currently, the water was still clear, but it wouldn¡¯t stay that way for long. About four to five hundred meters upstream, it began to grow turbid. Meanwhile, a group of seasoned soldiers were excitedly preparing. ¡°Bang!¡± ¡°Bang!¡± ¡°I¡¯ll do it, 1 volunteer!¡± A private waited for a few splashes in the water before procuring a mine-like object from the vicinity. It was the type commonly sold in stores outside, wrapped in plastic with a green outer shell, resembling a large firecracker. He ignited it and tossed it into the water. The fuse smoldered, generating a series of small bubbles. Then, ¡°Bang!¡± A deep rumbling resonated. The water surface erupted, churning up sand¡­ ¡°Alright, let¡¯s not waste any more. We need to wait until the new recruits come for water. For now, gather more leaves and grass. Let¡¯s not just fool around.¡± This seasoned group of soldiers was in high spirits. Their mission was, in fact, this previously clear spring. Indeed, this was also a part of recruit training. The new recruits would later learn how to craft rudimentary water purification devices. However, the spring water was already clear enough; it didn¡¯t require purification. It could be consumed as is. So, how were they to train? Their only recourse was to purposefully degrade the water quality. Hehe, I got drenched in the rain back then. Today, I¡¯m going to take down the umbrellas of these newbies!¡± ¡°Alright, put on your shoes and stand up!¡± Over on the recruit company¡¯s side, the squad leaders¡¯ meeting had concluded. Upon his return, Ye Sanshi issued the command. Immediately, everyone in Class Five began putting on their shoes. Before long, they were all on their feet, lined up before Ye Sanshi. ¡°We need to sort out our lunch on our own today. The cooks can¡¯t access this area. But fear not, we each have individual rations. 1 know you¡¯re eagerly anticipating this. Today, we¡¯ll have them for lunch.¡± As Ye Sanshi spoke, smiles spread across many faces in the lineup. In 2009, self-heating hotpots weren¡¯t readily available in stores. Besides, military rations were akin to firearms. Before they could try it, everyone was filled with curiosity. They all wanted to give it a go. Military rations were no exception. They had never tasted them and were eager to do so. Even though they had joined the army, they¡¯d yet to experience this. The rations were dispatched yesterday. Truthfully, even though they were restricted from moving around, some probably still contemplated sneaking a taste last night. Now, the moment had arrived. How could they not be delighted? Wang Ye, too, was quite intrigued about the taste of military rations. ¡°Alright, enough with the grinning. It¡¯s not going to be that easy to get a meal. Military rations require water as well, and by now, you¡¯ve all had plenty to drink. So, 1¡¯11 teach you a few skills first¡­¡± With these words, Ye Sanshi dismissed the formation and led them toward the south. ¡°Wang Ye!¡± ¡°Present!¡± ¡°Come, pay close attention. Later, I¡¯ll show you how to start a fire by friction. For now, let¡¯s start with the first step: locating dry and easily ignitable tinder!¡± At this moment, Wang Ye was slightly bewildered. He saw it¡ªthe tree that Ye Sanshi was pointing to, the branch about six or seven meters above the ground¡ªit indeed had a Coke bottle partially exposed. Without careful observation, it would have gone unnoticed. And indeed, with careful observation, there seemed to be more on the nearby trees. What the fuck? He really wanted to voice this exasperation. ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Although baffled, Wang Ye didn¡¯t linger on it. He walked over to the tree Ye Sanshi had pointed at. ¡°You guys can go to the trees over there.¡± After Wang Ye left, Ye Sanshi indicated another tree. Visible on the tree, at a similar height, was a Sprite bottle jutting out slightly from a branch. ¡°Class monitor, 1¡¯11 go. 1 can climb trees!¡± Yan Zhiming, still feeling embarrassed after wetting his pants in the morning, seized the opportunity to stand up. He aimed to show off a bit and wash away his humiliation. ¡°Sure, then you go!¡± Ye Sanshi nodded. In fact, at this moment, not just Class Five, but leaders from other classes also brought their teams over. There was no need to explain¡ªthe members of each class were instructed to pluck wild Coke or Sprite bottles from the trees. ¡°The veterans sure know how to have fun!¡± Climbing down the tree, Wang Ye couldn¡¯t help but express his exasperation. Of course, the Sprite and Coke bottles didn¡¯t magically appear on the trees. Veterans must have put them there. As for the purpose¡­ Wang Ye wasn¡¯t certain for the time being. Yet, he¡¯d find out once he got them down. They weren¡¯t very large, but they were tall and straight, making climbing somewhat challenging. Nonetheless, it wasn¡¯t a big deal. Hugging the tree with his hands and bracing his feet against it, he alternated between hands and feet to ascend. It was laborious, but not overly difficult. There was a branch about three to four meters up. Grasping it, he climbed a bit higher. Retrieving the Coke bottle lodged above, Wang Ye tossed it down and then began his descent. ¡°Nicely done, you¡¯re quick on your feet!¡± Ye Sanshi commended as he descended. Just climbing a tree, really!¡± Wang Ye responded with a smile. Then, he picked up the dented and dirty Coke bottle. ¡°Class monitor, what¡¯s the plan for this?¡± ¡°You¡¯ll find out soon!¡± Ye Sanshi kept them in suspense. Before long, Yan Zhiming produced another Sprite bottle. Ye Sanshi led the group aside. ¡°Observe carefully. I¡¯ll teach you how to ignite wood with friction later. Now, let¡¯s start with the first step. Find dry, easily combustible tinder!¡± Chapter 172 - Chapter 172: Awesome Chapter 172: Awesome Hiss¡­ My hand! Qin Li stood by the valley, holding a wooden stick in his hand. With a swift motion, he threw it down. His gaze followed the trajectory of the stick, his hand, the ground, the wood he stepped on, and the wisps of smoke. However, there was no rising flame, only a small black indentation. In an instant, a sense of frustration welled up within him. Creating fire by rubbing wood together was the fundamental lesson of wilderness survival. Ye Sanshi gathered two cola bottles and led the group to collect dry grass for tinder. Then, he guided everyone to gather branches. At this moment, each person had a wooden board beneath their feet and a small wooden stick to rub between their hands. Intermittently throughout the valley, the sight of people attempting to produce smoke could be seen. However, his initial attempt at igniting the fire ended in failure. Don¡¯t fret, try again with more persistence!¡± Stay steady. Your hand movements should be consistent, akin to running five kilometers. Avoid sudden stops.¡± Class leaders from each group offered guidance to all. Their words were enlightening, yet they abstained from performing the task themselves. Naturally, they didn¡¯t engage in this activity frequently. Though acquainted with the technique, they lacked the certainty of succeeding in a single endeavor. Thus, theoretical instruction sufficed. Ah!¡± A sudden exclamation echoed from the side. Wang Ye s hand, which had been in motion, nearly lost its grip. He swiftly glanced at the source. Liang Fan, in tossing away his rod, had leaned back entirely. Why the outburst? Patience is key.¡± Ye Sanshi¡¯s expression was as stern as stone. Liang Fan remained prone, gazing helplessly at Ye Sanshi. ¡°Class monitor, I had just managed to generate some smoke. Yet, in my excitement, a bead of sweat happened to fall into the small pit of wood. Extinguishing the spark! ¡°Pffti¡± At this instance, someone couldn¡¯t suppress a chuckle. Even Ye Sanshi struggled to suppress his laughter. What a streak of bad luck for that lad. Keeping his demeanor composed. Ye Sanshi adopted a serious tone. ¡°Couldn¡¯t you have been more careful? Fine, just give it another shot. If you managed to produce smoke once, you can do it again. Worst case, we¡¯ll switch the base!¡± In reality, at this juncture, beads of sweat had also formed on Wang Ye¡¯s forehead. However, he had taken precautions to ensure that even if the sweat accumulated and dripped from his chin, it landed on rhe ground rather than in the pit. As the wooden stick rotated, a thin wisp of smoke appeared. Wang Ye hesitated to draw a deep breath, concentrating solely on maintaining a consistent rotation of the wooden stick. Truthfully, at this point, Wang Ye felt a debt of gratitude towards Ouyang Mingyue. Thanks to the bandages on the one hand, Wang Ye found his hand feeling notably better as he worked the wooden stick. In contrast, his other hand smarted and burned as he rubbed his palm. Keep going, rhe smoke is increasing. Don¡¯t stop now!¡± Ye Sanshi¡¯s attention was captivated by the smoke emanating from Wang Ye¡¯s side. He swiftly approached. Indeed, at this juncture, Liang Fan, Qin Li, and the two other recruits from the fifth squad who had momentarily halted their efforts all gathered around. Even participants from other classes gazed over after their own attempts fell short. Would he be the first to ignite the fire? Brother Fan, let me help you wipe off your sweat!¡± Liang Fan rolled up his sleeves and stepped forward. Don¡¯t move!¡¯1 Ye Sanshi cautioned, preventing him. ¡°Ensure you don¡¯t obstruct your line of sight. That¡¯s all!¡± Time and again, after 20 or 30 seconds, Liang Fan sensed his progress nearly matching Wang Ye¡¯s. He flung the wooden stick away. Frustration surged; he was done with the rubbing. Swiftly, he swept sweat from his face using his sleeve, mindful to prevent sweat from later dripping onto the materials. Subsequently, Wang Ye extended his hand, one palm securing the base while the other held the tinder underneath. With meticulous care, he raised the assembly, emptying the smoldering tinder from the pit onto the groove carved into rhe side. ¡°Exhale and inhale, but don¡¯t use your lung¡¯s breath,¡± Ye Sanshi advised, his voice tinged with nervousness. Unspoken though it was, this stood as a competition. Whoever succeeded in lighting the fire first would undoubtedly claim the spotlight. Of course, Wang Ye required no reminder of this aspect. The air that passed through his lungs exited from his stomach. Carbon dioxide abounded. What if the tinder extinguished due to his breath? He inhaled and then exhaled. Swiftly, the smoke emanating from Wang Ye s hand grew denser. Puff! Abruptly, a fireball took shape within Wang Ye¡¯s hand. Excellent! Ye Sanshi cheered with a grin. Yet, he refrained from reveling in his own success. He focused on Wang Ye and promptly urged, ¡°Quickly, start the fire!¡± Nearby, everyone had prepared a small pile of firewood. Simultaneously, Wang Ye held his breath and adeptly maintained the fire. He leaned over, positioning the ignited tinder beneath the wood pile with a purposeful gap. Flames caught rapidly. The stack of wood limited. ¡°Haha! Wang Ye, you truly live up to your role as the vice-class monitor of Class 5. Exceptional job!¡± Only after this did Ye Sanshi give Wang Ye¡¯s shoulder a hearty pat, his laughter ringing out. Yet, his mood swiftly shifted to one of irritation. With a raised hand, he smacked the head of a fellow who had been inching towards him, wooden stick in hand. Back off. If you want fire, you¡¯ll have to make it yourself!¡± Upon witnessing the fire¡¯s success, Qin Li couldn¡¯t resist the temptation of taking a shortcut. He reached for a wooden stick, aiming to borrow a bit of fire. Such actions, however, were strictly prohibited. This was training, not a mere gathering where individuals fought for survival. Each person had to earn their fire the hard way. ¡°All right, Wang Ye, add more firewood, then proceed in the direction we recently came from. Take your small yellow basin with you. When you return, I¡¯ll teach you how to craft a basic water purification device. He hadn¡¯t instructed them to locate the water source independently. In fact, this location had been set up well in advance, undergoing over a year of training. Every aspect of the route had been meticulously planned long ago. After incorporating several larger logs into the fire, Wang Ye turned around, retrieving the small yellow basin from his backpack. You¡¯re only allowed to fetch water. No aimless wandering, and you must return in five minutes.¡± Wu Jianfeng gazed at Wang Ye, the small yellow basin in his grasp, and spoke with a grin. Yes, sir! Wang Ye returned the gesture with a smile and a salute, then set off with the basin. The water source wasn¡¯t far at all. After a brief run, the sound of water reached Wang Ye¡¯s ears. He hurried forward. However, upon arrival, Wang Ye was slightly taken aback. Why did the wilderness forest resemble the Yellow River? The water wasn¡¯t merely turbid; it teemed with leaves, branches, and floating debris. How ruthless! Wang Ye held the small yellow basin, feeling baffled as he approached the water¡¯s edge. Some of the leaves and weeds were even deliberately bunched up. It was evident that someone had intentionally thrown them into the water. Needless to say, it must have been done by the seasoned soldiers who had followed him along the way. Glancing upstream, he didn¡¯t see anyone. Wang Ye shook his head, a wry smile on his lips. Taking the small yellow basin in hand, he prepared to crouch down and draw water. It was a necessary step, considering he intended to purify the water upon his return. He hoped fervently that these experienced soldiers hadn¡¯t chosen to relieve themselves upstream¡­ Wang Ye¡¯s thoughts ran wild. Hey¡­ Young man! Just as he was about to dip the basin into the water, a voice suddenly echoed from the opposite direction, startling him. Who¡¯s there? Wang Ye turned his gaze in the direction of the sound. Before long, it dawned on Wang Ye that the system had become visible within the realm. Or more accurately, the other party had willingly revealed their presence. A figure emerged from a tangle of weeds. Judging by his appearance, he was at least in his fifties or sixties, garbed in a ghillie suit. Hehe, young man, don¡¯t be alarmed. I¡¯m a well-intentioned supplier! Wang Ye regarded him with a speechless expression. In all honesty, when Wang Ye had ventured over earlier, he hadn¡¯t detected anyone¡¯s presence at all. To put it more accurately, if the figure hadn¡¯t risen to their feet, Wang Ye might have had to expend considerable effort locating them despite any noise they might make. This elderly individual¡­ Alright, don¡¯t dawdle. Are you in need of water? Clean bottled water and beverages!¡± Sir, this is¡­ training,¡± Wang Ye interjected with a perplexed countenance. Admittedly, the allure was undeniable. However, as Wang Ye indicated, they were currently engaged in a training exercise. Furthermore, he didn¡¯t have any money on him. Or more accurately, the funds were stashed away within the System, making retrieval a bit complicated. Hehe, I wasn¡¯t aware of your training. No worries. If an actual war were to break out, ordinary citizens would still be tasked with supplying provisions. What¡¯s more, it¡¯ll be complimentary at that juncture. So fret not. You can purchase my water now and enjoy it after the training concludes.¡± Without allowing Wang Ye an opportunity to respond, the supplier continued, ¡°You¡¯re training to produce fire through wood friction and clean water, aren¡¯t you? I¡¯m more knowledgeable than you in this realm. You merely need to comply with orders, but you don¡¯t need to drink the water during training. Allow me to impart some insight ¨C those rascals upstream might have tampered with the water. Even if you purify it, would you dare to drink it? Once again, Wang Ye found himself rendered speechless in the presence of the elderly man. In reality, it wasn¡¯t just Wang Ye who was rendered speechless. Perched on a tree some twenty to thirty meters away, another seasoned soldier who had concealed himself expertly was also feeling a sharp pang in his teeth. Imagine, being called a bunch of rascals right to their faces! But he dared not provoke them. These were the folks behind their logistical support. The small depots set up behind every training exercise. Provoking the bigwigs wasn¡¯t a wise move. If he dared to mouth off and stir trouble, he might find himself expertly hidden during the next exercise, only to suddenly discover himself surrounded by adversaries¡­ Well¡­ This elderly man likely sold his location coordinates to the other side. Don¡¯t assume he lacks the capacity. In fact, he hadn¡¯t even realized when this old man had snuck into this place. Elusive was the term that best described these elder treats. Sir, i haven¡¯t brought any money! Wang Ye voiced his concern. He couldn¡¯t surreptitiously stash away rhe purchased water. Returning with it would be a challenge. No worries. You can pay me later, or if you don¡¯t have money with you, you can settle the payment at the convenience store.¡± During this exchange, the elderly man reached behind and untied a backpack. I¡¯ve got 20 bottles of water and two bottles of cola here. No need for further discussion, I carried them through mountains and hills. I¡¯ll let them go for a hundred bucks. Of course, if that¡¯s too much, you can take half the stock or even fifty yuan¡¯s worth. I won¡¯t be collecting money later, so today I¡¯m only making this offer to a few. Pausing briefly, he continued, ¡°Regarding your concern about transporting the water back, just say it was a gift from a fellow villager. Your company commander wouldn¡¯t dare question that.¡± As he spoke, the elderly man exuded confidence. Observing him, Wang Ye found himself convinced. Of course, there would likely be seasoned soldiers patrolling the surroundings. And this operation itself was a military maneuver. How could an ordinary individual possess such detailed knowledge of everyone¡¯s routes and even bring water and beverages for sale? Alright, Sir. I¡¯ll take the whole lot. I¡¯ll settle the payment through the convenience store upon my return.¡¯1 Wang Ye¡¯s hesitation had vanished. Although 20 bottles might seem excessive, it was a reasonable quantity for the whole class. Hehe, excellent. You¡¯ve got guts, I¡¯ll give you that. Would you like a cigarette? I¡¯ve still got a few packs!¡± Sir, I¡¯ll pass on that offer! Wang Ye quickly declined. He was confident he could manage to transport the water without issue. But the cigarettes¡­ no way! If he bought a few packs and they were discovered, he¡¯d have to pay the price. Heh heh, understood. I¡¯ll provide you with the water and drinks then! The elderly man was clearly well-prepared. He was carrying a backpack, but the contents water and drinks were organized in a smaller bag. Now, he pulled out the small bag. Handing it to Wang Ye, he turned to leave. He didn¡¯t even ask Wang Ye¡¯s name, confident that Wang Ye would honor his word. And Wang Ye certainly wasn¡¯t about to break his promise. Backing out now could lead to Wu Jianfeng chasing him down for the money. Chapter 173 - Chapter 173: Finally, Its Time for the Live Shot Shooting! Chapter 173: Finally, It¡¯s Time for the Live Shot Shooting! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation After Wang Ye departed, the seasoned veteran promptly descended from the tree. However, he didn¡¯t cast a glance at Wang Ye, nor did he venture upstream. Instead, he pursued The old man, who had recently departed. ¡°Hey, Uncle Zhang, hold on. What brand of cigarettes did you bring? Give me two packs,¡± he softly called out upon spotting him. Upon seeing him, he began speaking in a hushed tone. Today, he had brought along a packet of cigarettes. He had planned on buying some cigarettes from the military vehicle later in the day, but he had crossed paths with them now. Furthermore, the old man had mentioned that he had cigarettes, so he promptly descended. ¡°Young rascal, lurking in the tree and peeping, did you not spot me earlier?¡± The old man spun around on the spot, a grin forming as he observed him drawing near. ¡°Yes, yes. Who might you be, Sir? Who in our team is unfamiliar with your illustrious exploits from the past? You were an exceptional Scout in the past. How could someone as junior as me have perceived your presence?¡± Fu Rong, who was also a fellow officer from the same era, chuckled. His words held truth. The old man was indeed a remarkable elite soldier of the army in the past, the kind who had experienced the heat of battle. However, he had retired and married a local woman, opting to remain in the local vicinity. ¡°Hmph, you little rascals. Fine, i¡¯ll sell you the cigarettes, but it¡¯s 21 packs out here in the wild.¡± As the elderly man spoke, he withdrew two packs of cigarettes. They were the type that sold for ten yuan per pack outside. ¡°All! Uncle Zhang, didn¡¯t you usually sell them to us for thirteen?¡± ¡°Nonsense, how can bulk purchases equate to buying in this godforsaken place?¡± ¡°Do you want them? If not, I¡¯ll head up and inquire whether the other youngsters are interested!¡± The old man retorted with irritation. ¡°Yes, yes, but just give me one pack. By the way, Sir, do you have any beverages? A bottle of your Split!¡± ¡°Sorry, no. Do you think it¡¯s convenient for me to carry around? i already gave it to that kid earlier. However, there are still vehicles available. If you¡¯re interested, come along with me.¡± Reaching this location by vehicle wasn¡¯t simple. Even a three-wheeled motorcycle couldn¡¯t maneuver through. However, there was indeed a road outside. Grandpa¡¯s tricycle was stationed outside. Naturally, there were still individuals watching over it. Otherwise, if a three-wheeler were left there, despite the sparse population in this area, what if someone happened upon it? Since no one was keeping watch, he rode away with the merchandise. ¡°Forget it, I still need to keep watch on this side!¡± The mission was of paramount importance, hence he couldn¡¯t recklessly roam around, despite his main task being to observe the proceedings. Yet, they still had to maintain vigilance to prevent new recruits from causing disturbances when they came to fetch water. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll provide you with cigarettes. Where¡¯s the payment?¡± Simultaneously, while The old man was engaged in trading, Wang Ye had already transported a basin of water and the weighty bag back to the open space within the valley. At this juncture, Wang Ye captured the attention of numerous onlookers. Many of the recruits, who had yet to craft a cigarette successfully and had halted for a break, were brimming with curiosity as they scrutinized the bag in Wang Ye¡¯s grasp. The bag was a crimson gift bag with the inscription ¡°Daily Delivery to the Supermarket.¡± However, the primary focus of everyone wasn¡¯t on the bag, nor were they pondering its contents. How could Wang Ye have ventured out to fetch water only to return with a bag clearly filled with heavy items? Indeed, even Wu Jianfeng was momentarily taken aback. He turned his gaze toward the instructor and then proceeded toward Wang Ye. ¡°Where did you get this?¡± Wu Jianfeng arrived at Wang Ye¡¯s side and observed the bag in Wang Ye¡¯s hand, his tone devoid of anger. ¡°Hehe, I encountered an old man who gave it to me!¡± ¡°Bullshit, how much did he charge you?¡± Wu Jianfeng inquired directly. Wang Ye raised a finger, opting to remain silent. ¡°That¡¯s quite a price. You¡¯re quite generous. Truth be told, the spring water you¡¯re consuming is right here. Although it appears somewhat turbid now, it can be drunk after filtering and boiling. Two bottles of beverages¡­¡± ¡°Hehe, I brought them for you and the instructor!¡± Wang Ye didn¡¯t wait for him to finish speaking and diplomatically intervened. In the process, he intended to bend down and place the small yellow basin and bag on the ground to retrieve the items for him. While he also desired to partake, Wu Jianfeng had noticed. If he were to enjoy them alone, he might not even be permitted to drink the mineral water. Should he insist on drinking the water from the small yellow basin, it would be an awkward scenario. ¡°Alright, i¡¯ll get them myself. Just one bottle will suffice. I¡¯ll share it with the instructor. Also, give us two water bottles. You can¡¯t possibly consume all of this.¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s demeanor was distinctly unceremonious. He didn¡¯t delve into any other details. Primarily because he could infer the circumstances Wang Ye had encountered, and he even knew the individual who had sold it to him. En¡­ An entity he couldn¡¯t afford to offend. Although the old man was merely the old man, he was an exceedingly crucial old man in the context of drills and training. ¡°Understood!¡± Wang Ye waited for him to take the water and a bottle of Split before he proceeded, a smile gracing his face, to convey the tray and bag to Class 5. In reality, Ye Sanshi had already arrived. Yet, upon witnessing Wang Ye conversing with the company commander, he held back from approaching. At this very instant, the moment Wang Ye moved, he drew near. She directly lent Wang Ye a hand in carrying the bag. ¡°You really wasted a lot of money!¡± Ye Sanshi murmured. ¡°This elderly gentleman mentioned that they might urinate and defecate up there, so¡­¡± Wang Ye discreetly exposed the old man, though he refrained from disclosing his own concerns. ¡°Nonsense, they wouldn¡¯t be so reckless. The captain and 1 still have to drink this water later. If they wouldn¡¯t dare to pull such a stunt unless they think their skin is sufficiently thick to weather a few layers being peeled off!¡± Ye Sanshi scoffed and subsequently directed his attention toward the small yellow basin in Wang Ye¡¯s possession. It¡¯s fine that you bought it. Did you settle the payment?¡± he inquired again. ¡°No, he suggested I give it to the service center when we return!¡± ¡°Alright, make sure you remember to do that when we return. Everyone can drink this water now. If we¡¯re unable to finish it, we¡¯ll refill the kettle. Given that the bottles are now empty, let everyone in our class construct a small water purification device to expedite the water purification process later.¡± As they conversed, the duo made their way back to Class 5. By this juncture, the other recruits in the fifth squad had already lifted their gazes, observing the scene. ¡°Damn, there are soft dirnks too!¡± ¡°Brother Wang, where in this wilderness did you manage to acquire so much water?¡± 11 It was in the wild. I picked it up on my way.¡± ¡°Alright, come on, each of us should take a bottle. As for the surplus¡­¡± Wang Ye looked at Ye Sanshi, ¡°Class monitor, what should we do? I still want to offer some to the other class monitors, but the amount falls short!¡± ¡°To hell with that. If it¡¯s inadequate, there¡¯s no need to distribute any. You made the purchase, so Class 5 can partake on its own. Should we be unable to consume it all, we can refill the kettle!¡± Ye Sanshi¡¯s voice was far from hushed. It was evident he was addressing the other class monitors. In truth, the other class monitors harbored no objections. Naturally, what room was there for dissent? They could only lament their own squad¡¯s recruits¡¯ failure to seize the opportunity to ignite the fire first and subsequently encountering the tough instructor. ¡°What are you staring at? Get moving!¡± A squad leader turned his head, wearing a stern expression, and berated the recruits in his squad. The kettle was almost empty. If he aspired to drink some water at this moment, he¡¯d be compelled to wait¡­ It was all the fault of his class! Of course, there was a valid reason for their unawareness of the old man¡¯s presence in this scenario. After all, the old man had never made an appearance in this context before. The reason for his sudden prominence this year was a mystery. In due course, every member of Class Five quenched their thirst with water, even pouring the residual amount into the kettle. Every member of Class Five consumed their bottle of Split in one go. En¡­ It was then that Wang Ye noticed that ¡°Sprite¡± was labeled as ¡°Split.¡± Yet, this wasn¡¯t a significant issue as long as the taste remained unchanged. ¡°Alright, come and take a look.¡± At this point, another individual from Class Five had succeeded in igniting a fire. Yan Zhiming. However, his fire was only lit after Wang Ye¡¯s return. Moreover, he wasn¡¯t embarking on a water-fetching endeavor at the moment. Ye Sanshi beckoned, and they congregated around. Ye Sanshi employed a knife to slit the bottom of a mineral water bottle. Subsequently, he cast his gaze upon the charred remains resulting from Wang Ye¡¯s fire. This outcome was achieved by prying the charred portion off with a stick and subsequently dousing it with water. ¡°Now, let¡¯s start by adding the charcoal. A layer of charcoal followed by a layer of sand. For safety¡¯s sake, we¡¯ll sink the charcoal once more and then incorporate the slightly larger pebbles.¡± ¡°Wang Ye, where¡¯s your cup?¡± ¡°Here it is!¡± Wang Ye promptly presented his cup. ¡°Very well, Wang Ye, take this water bottle. I¡¯ll pour in the water!¡± The water purification contraption was astonishingly uncomplicated. It consisted solely of a mineral water bottle, charcoal, and sand. Ye Sanshi initiated the process of transferring water from the small yellow basin. Gradually, the water in the small yellow basin ceased to be murky. Even as it was decanted, it maintained its clarity. However, once the water was poured into the water purification device, the liquid that flowed into the cup from below was considerably turbid¡­ A shade of yellow tinged with black. This resulted from the amalgamation of charcoal and sediment from the sand and stones. While all eyes were trained on Ye Sanshi, he remained unperturbed. ¡°The first cycle yields this outcome. After undergoing two rounds of filtration, it will be fine. Furthermore, only consume this water in urgent circumstances. Your cups are all crafted from stainless steel. You can directly place them over the fire to boil water.¡± Swiftly, a cup of turbid water was produced. Wang Ye proceeded to filter it once again. Just as the old man had indicated, he could eventually bypass this stage, but as this was a training exercise, he was obligated to follow the prescribed steps. Upon Ye Sanshi¡¯s completion of instruction, he dismissed the spectators, instead chastising them and urging them to hasten their fire-building efforts. On that afternoon, the recruits spent over two hours in the valley. Some even managed to sneak in a brief nap. For instance, Wang Ye had kindled his fire early in the morning, familiarized himself with the rudimentary water purification device, and filtered the water. Following that, he could access his military rations from his backpack and partake in a meal. Once he had eaten, he was naturally permitted to rest. However, there were others who struggled to ignite a fire. A few individuals rubbed their hands so vigorously that their skin became chafed and blisters surfaced. In such cases, their sole recourse was to rotate the wooden stick and base, persistently attempting to generate sparks. Thankfully, the final ember was successfully ignited around 1:30 pm. From there, all that remained was to see the process through and dine. By 2 o¡¯clock, the recruits had reassembled. ¡°Class monitor, did you really tell us the truth?¡± As they resumed their journey, a small buzz of excitement rippled through the group. This buzz was due to the class monitor¡¯s announcement that the area ahead was, in fact, the shooting range. Upon reaching the shooting range that day, they would commence their first live ammunition shooting practice. To be honest, even Wang Ye was brimming with anticipation at this point. At last! Wang Ye had eagerly anticipated the shooting practice. Wang Ye could have long since obtained the third-tier skill for the 400-meter obstacle. However, he had deliberately postponed it over and over again for the sake of participating in the shooting exercises. And now, that moment had finally arrived. In this instance, Wang Ye¡¯s gaze shifted toward Wu Jianfeng. He pondered whether he should remind Wu Jianfeng of what he had said to him last time.. It would be quite problematic if he happened to forget¡­ Chapter 174 - Chapter 174: Pass the Command, Shooting Range Chapter 174: Pass the Command, Shooting Range Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Get the comrades behind to follow and pass it to the back!¡± Before Wang Ye could decide if he should remind Wu Jianfeng, Wu Jianfeng suddenly turned his head and looked at Wang Ye, who was carrying the flag, and said, Without much hesitation, Wang Ye turned his head and promptly responded, ¡°Company commander, have the others behind follow suit and pass it back!¡± With those words, Wang Ye turned back and picked up his pace. ¡°Captain, are we really going to fire later?¡± Wang Ye had been prepared to remind him, knowing that it was tied to a third-class merit. ¡°Yes!¡± Wu Jianfeng kept walking, a nod confirming his decision. After a pause, he turned back with a grin. ¡°What? Worried you¡¯ll need to jog my memory?¡± He finally caught onto Wang Ye¡¯s intention. ¡°Heh, no way¡­¡± Wang Ye gave a sheepish smile. The hand not holding the flag brushed through his hair. Wu Jianfeng¡¯s smile widened, and he teased, ¡°Don¡¯t fret. Focus on your task. Don¡¯t twist your ankle while I¡¯m helping you set the stage!¡± ¡°Yes, sir! Rest assured, I¡¯ve got this.¡± Wang Ye didn¡¯t make a firm commitment¡ªit wasn¡¯t about accomplishing a mission. Having made his point, Wang Ye fell back behind Wu Jianfeng once more. ¡°This Wang Ye really has a place in the captain¡¯s heart. Not only does the captain single him out for special treatment, but now they¡¯re chatting and laughing like old friends.¡± In the ranks trailing them, those upfront could easily catch snippets of the exchange between Wang Ye and the captain. It wasn¡¯t long before some of them started whispering among themselves. ¡°What¡¯s our fate?¡± They were the captain¡¯s selected soldiers. It was tough to predict where they might end up after the company once they no longer had the captain¡¯s favor. ¡°Comparison¡¯s a painful game! 1 might envy Wang Ye¡¯s perks, but I¡¯m not bitter. That 400 meters¡­¡± A new recruit shook his head with a sigh. Wang Ye¡¯s breaking of the 400-meter record wasn¡¯t a secret anymore. Though the captain hadn¡¯t officially announced it¡ªawaiting the formal medal presentation¡ªthe news had spread through the class monitors, who shared it with their squads. Everyone had initially been envious of that first third-class merit. Some even playfully cursed Wang Ye¡¯s luck, wondering why they hadn¡¯t stumbled upon such an opportunity in the restroom. They mused on how they¡¯d have liked to encounter a chance for a third-class merit during a bathroom break. But, in time, Wang Ye proved his worth and earned those accolades. As for the 400-meter obstacle course, it was a third-class merit feat. It was humbling. Having experienced the previous running exercises, they were well aware of the challenge of completing the run in one minute and thirty seconds. With Wang Ye breaking the record, there was no need for envy. Deep down, they knew they couldn¡¯t match his speed. ¡°Company commander, have those behind us follow and relay the order back¡­¡± Just then, a command rang from the front, catching the recruits who had been murmuring off guard. However, as one of them regained his senses, he turned around and proposed, ¡°Company commander, have those behind us squat and relay the command¡­¡± ¡°Hey!¡± The soldier next in line, who received the command, was visibly taken aback. Nonetheless, he faced the rear and conveyed, ¡°Company commander, have the squad behind us squat and relay the order¡­¡± ¡°Company commander!¡± Up ahead, Wang Ye raised the flag, contemplating whether to enhance his marksmanship skills now or wait until a halt to do so. Someone rushed up from behind. Wang Ye turned around. It was the ninth class monitor. ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Wu Jianfeng also turned around, tapping his foot impatiently. ¡°Reporting, Company Commander, you ordered Class 9 to squat down. Something seemed off, so I¡¯ve come to clarify the situation!¡± The ninth squad leader saluted and quickly explained. Wu Jianfeng and Wang Ye were both dumbfounded. The class monitor widened his eyes, awaiting an explanation. It wasn¡¯t just Wang Ye who was puzzled. A good portion of the soldiers in the front row were perplexed. Then, someone chuckled. ¡°What nonsense is this? 1 never said anything about squatting down. I instructed those behind us to follow me. Who on earth passed along the wrong order!¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s stare was unwavering. He planted himself and yelled back at the team behind, ¡°Who the heck transmitted that order? The soldier who spread that order just now, step forward!¡± Needless to say, this couldn¡¯t stand. The password was relayed one by one. By the fourth rendition, it became evident that it had been misconstrued¡­ ¡°Are your ears plugged with hay? What nonsense are you spouting?¡± Surveying the two soldiers who had conveyed the wrong order, Wu Jianfeng¡¯s irritation was palpable. ¡°You two, fall back now. Repeat my command and keep shouting until we reach the firing range.¡± Wu Jianfeng glared at them both and continued, ¡°Ridiculous. It¡¯s just a simple order, and it gets twisted like this. Imagine if we were in real combat¡ªusing your method of transmitting orders, I shudder to think how my instructions would be interpreted!¡± With that said, Wu Jianfeng appeared to grow increasingly agitated. He faced the troops behind him and bellowed at the top of his lungs, ¡°Listen up, everyone. If we¡¯re marching, let¡¯s march. No wandering off. I¡¯ll issue orders later. And if anyone miscommunicates again, you¡¯ll all do frog jumps to the firing range!¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s words carried weight. Once they resumed their march, even though two individuals in the ranks persistently hollered, ¡°Company commander, instruct those behind us to follow and relay the command to the rear,¡± they didn¡¯t falter when conveying the order once more, covering every detail from start to finish. Around 2:30 pm, the group descended the mountain. Approximately ten minutes later, the firing range came into view. There were gates and barriers. A sign by the roadside marked the area as a military restricted zone. As they neared, they spotted individuals waiting at the entrance. ¡°Regiment Commander, Chief of Staff¡­¡± Wu Jianfeng and the instructor hastened ahead and saluted the two figures. As expected, the regiment commander and the chief of staff were present. ¡°Yes, how did the field exercise fare?¡± The leader returned the salute and smiled. ¡°Reporting to the Commander, everything went smoothly. The first group of recruits completed two emergency marches today¡ªone was a ground assault, and the other was an aerial attack. They also completed a military meal and wilderness survival training.¡± ¡°Good work!¡± The regiment commander¡¯s gaze then shifted to the ranks behind Wu Jianfeng. Unsurprisingly, his attention landed on Wang Ye, the flag bearer. Of course, he made no mention of it. Passing by Wang Ye, he glanced at the recruits standing tall in formation. He then turned his attention back to Wu Jianfeng. ¡°It¡¯s getting late. Since we¡¯re here, let¡¯s proceed. Let¡¯s get the live ammunition shooting training underway as soon as possible!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wu Jianfeng saluted and pivoted back to the front to issue orders. ¡°Attention!¡± Soon, Wang Ye hoisted the flag, trailing after Wu Jianfeng, who walked alongside the regiment commander and others. They entered the destination that everyone had eagerly anticipated: the shooting range. This place had always been on Wang Ye¡¯s radar since he joined the military. However, it was only today that the opportunity to set foot here presented itself. At the moment, a sense of curiosity pervaded the group. At first glance, the space sprawled out vast and unoccupied. Yet, this area wasn¡¯t merely designated for shooting practice. Wang Ye¡¯s gaze caught an abandoned structure nestled in a corner. Further out, a training ground hosting a 400-meter obstacle course came into view. Even the path they traversed bore evident tank tracks. Though intrigued, now wasn¡¯t the time for inquiries. They followed the regiment commander and his entourage for another seven to eight minutes before halting at a designated shooting range. Personnel were already assembled here. What¡¯s more, Wang Ye recognized most of these soldiers¡ªthey were fellow comrades who seemed somewhat familiar. Several veterans from the 4th Company stood in formation, waiting. Chapter 175 - Chapter 175: Wu Jianfengs Rude Reminder Chapter 175: Wu Jianfeng¡¯s Rude Reminder Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation It was the late days of winter in the southern region, and the firing range occupied a spacious expanse amidst the mountainous terrain. The wind, brisk and biting, swept through. The flag that Wang Ye had been carrying was now hung on a not-so-tall flagpole nestled in a corner of the firing range. ¡°Whoosh¡­¡± The flag fluttered, its fabric resonating. Even though the recruits¡¯ faces were numbed by the cold gusts, their hearts burned with determination. Wu Jianfeng stood before the assembly. ¡°Comrades, after over two months of rigorous training, you are on the cusp of embracing your inaugural shot in your military journey. This marks an entirely fresh outset for each and every one of you.¡± With a brief pause, Wu Jianfeng continued, ¡°1 am well aware that in private, all of you brim with confidence, especially having learned the art of aiming with firearms. Your self-assurance is palpable, and the shooting range awaits your display of prowess. Today, here you stand. Whether it¡¯s a mule or a horse, we can pull it out and parade it.¡± At this juncture, Wu Jianfeng¡¯s lips curved into a smile. ¡°1 can transparently inform you that during my days in the recruit company, 1 achieved a bullseye on the fiftieth ring. And it¡¯s due to this achievement that 1 was bestowed a third-class merit!¡± As Wu Jianfeng articulated this, the regimental commander, positioned behind him alongside the chief of staff, registered a momentary bewilderment. Shortly after, their gaze converged upon Wu Jianfeng. The Chief of Staff, too, mirrored this reaction. Yet, Wu Jianfeng remained unfazed by their reactions. Observing the stir within the formation, he promptly bellowed, ¡°Hush!¡± Once the commotion among the recruits was quelled, Wu Jianfeng raised his voice anew, ¡°Next, let us extend our welcome to the regimental commander for his address. Everyone, let¡¯s offer him a round of applause¡­¡± ¡°Pa pa!¡± In that instance, applause erupted fervently. A third-class merit¡ªthe sight of such an accolade had graced their presence once again. It was only now that many recruits realized that such an honor was attainable through marksmanship. Hence, upon witnessing their regimental commander stepping up to speak, they promptly commenced clapping with vigor. Each one sought affirmation from their regimental commander. Affirmation of the accuracy of the tidings. Wu Jianfeng turned on his heel. With a genial expression, the regimental commander approached. He didn¡¯t cast a glance at Wu Jianfeng nor directed any words his way. However, in this very moment, Wang Ye¡¯s concern for him grew. He had instructed Wang Ye to devise a means for the regimental commander¡¯s acquiescence, and Wang Ye had surmised it was some other stratagem. Little did he anticipate that this would be the approach. A third-class merit! If the regimental commander hadn¡¯t initially contemplated such a scheme this year, wouldn¡¯t this turn into a compelled concession? Even with this scheme, Wu Jianfeng¡¯s actions were unlikely to endear him to the regimental commander. They might even stoke the commander¡¯s ire. Wang Ye wasn¡¯t a guileless youth. He discerned the stakes at play. To state it frankly, Wu Jianfeng was wagering his future today to assist him. ¡°Fuck!¡± Amidst the ranks, Wang Ye¡¯s fists clenched with fervor. This individual had asserted that his approach was rather blunt. He¡¯d never consent, he insisted. Despite their brief acquaintance, Wu Jianfeng had genuinely treated him well. A third-class merit held no sway over him. It merely embellished his resume. He already possessed two such distinctions. A third would be a bonus. It was the sort of pursuit that could be contested, yet not necessarily imperative. ¡°Hehe, my comrades are all brimming with enthusiasm!¡± In this instant, the regimental commander addressed the assembly. Sporting a gentle smile, he shed the air of a regimental commander¡¯s formality. It was as if Wu Jianfeng¡¯s words had left no mark on him. ¡°When I see you, 1 feel like I saw myself in the past. I¡¯m still full of vigor and youth.¡± The regimental commander chatted casually, in no haste to broach the subject of the third-class merit. Nor did he delve too deeply into tales of marksmanship. In fact, he commenced narrating anecdotes, conjuring memories from days gone by. Yet, the audience remained very interested. For the regimental commander was recounting his experiences on the battlefield. Yes, the regimental commander had indeed seen the battlefield before. The battlefield of over two decades past. ¡°Why did you do that?¡± Beside the regimental commander, the chief of staff lingered. Wu Jianfeng returned, positioning himself adjacent to the chief of staff. The Chief of Staff cast a sidelong glance at him, his query soft-spoken. ¡°Hehe, 1 didn¡¯t mull over it much. 1 just aimed to kindle some fire within these youngsters.¡± Wu Jianfeng feigned innocence. The Chief of Staff glanced his way but refrained from comment. He remained uncertain as to Wu Jianfeng¡¯s motives. The deed seemed a tad brash, yet it had been executed. Retrieving it was an impossibility now. ¡°Do you fathom the reason we¡¯re christened the Iron Bones Hero Squad?¡± In this moment, before the formation, the regimental commander, who had earlier shared anecdotes from bygone wars, suddenly raised his voice. No response ensued. The leader pressed on, ¡°Because we are unyielding. In those times, stationed on the border, our regiment defended a pivotal position.¡± ¡°Two months have lapsed,¡± the regimental commander proclaimed, his finger pointing southward. ¡°Originally numbering over i,8oo, our ranks dwindled to a mere 6oo. More than half among them sustained injuries or met their demise. Nevertheless, our unit stood unwavering, repelling innumerable enemy assaults without yielding an inch. Iron Bones¡ªsuch was the toll exacted by the conflict, exacted from our regiment¡¯s blood and bones.¡± To be candid, in this instant, every recruit, Wang Ye included, was jolted. Though the war was not part of their personal experiences, the regimental commander¡¯s account was laconic. However, the sheer numerical contrast alone conjured a harrowing picture of the era. Over i,8oo had commenced, yet a paltry 6oo persisted. Their resolve held strong for two grueling months. It proved unfathomable the burden the regimental commander and his compatriots had borne during that period. After a brief pause, the regimental commander pressed on, ¡°Now, we¡¯re aged. Aside from those who¡¯ve passed, but a scant few of my veteran comrades remain within the military encampment. ¡°While I¡¯m cognizant that even after many years of retirement, should our motherland beckon, they could still wield arms and partake in battle. However, time could not be traced back. Our physical fitness is declining, our vision is declining, and our overall physical fitness is declining. If we really go to the battlefield, we won¡¯t be able to do what we did back then.¡± At this point, he looked around at the recruits in front of him.¡±However, every generation has its own talents, and each generation is stronger than the previous. We are old, but we have you now. Soldiers are akin to a relay baton. Presently, as a battle-seasoned veteran, 1 entrust this baton to you!¡± His eyes ablaze with ardor, the regimental commander locked his gaze on the assembly. He cried out, ¡°Are you prepared to receive this baton?¡± ¡°Be ready at all times!¡± Nearly a hundred recruits had not practiced nor felt the need to. With their grip firm upon their steel spears, they held their heads high and chests out, responding resoundingly. ¡°Excellent, but it¡¯s not enough. Let me ask you, are you ready to inherit the fighting will of your ancestors and stand firm on the battlefield?¡± The regiment commander stared at everyone and continued to ask loudly. ¡°Be ready at all times!¡± The response echoed, the proclamation more fervent. ¡°Are you ready to sacrifice yourselves for your country and the people?¡± ¡± Be ready at all times!¡± A resounding cry reverberated across the expanse of the vast firing range. ¡°Ha-ha! Marvelous, truly marvelous. Your voices resonate with vigor and vitality. 1 trust in you!¡± The regimental commander chortled, his gaze now shifting toward the firing range. ¡°Very well then, heirs to valor, brace yourselves to discharge the inaugural round of your military odyssey!¡± ¡°Oh, one more thing!¡± With a sudden smile, the regimental commander pivoted on his heel. ¡°Your company commander also shared that he attained a full-score third-class merit in marksmanship. Today, 1, too, pledge this¡ªIf, by day¡¯s end, you achieve fifty points, 1 shall forthwith bestow upon you a third-class merit!¡± Chapter 176 - Chapter 176:I Dont Want the Third-Class Merit! (1) Chapter 176:I Don¡¯t Want the Third-Class Merit! (1) Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Bang! Bang!¡± The sound of an 81-bar gunshot was faint, not clearly audible. But to the recruits, it was the most impressive sound. He gazed at his comrades in the first squad, who lay on the firing range and squeezed off shots. Among the line of soldiers, others seemed inexplicably thrilled. ¡°This recoil isn¡¯t as bad as it seems. I¡¯ll definitely get the hang of it soon. Five shots, fifty rings!¡± ¡°I can¡¯t make out the results. How are they doing?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not sure, but it should be alright. I saw some movement on every target!¡± The formation could no longer remain silent. Though the senior officers maintained formation, they stood tall and peered at the targets. Yet, with the naked eye, the results were impossible to discern. Furthermore, they stood over a hundred meters away. Even with Wang Ye¡¯s eyesight, which was 1.1 times that of an average person, the situation remained unchanged. However, Wang Ye wasn¡¯t in the mood to observe right now. His mind wandered, contemplating whether he should accumulate more points. Two days ago, during the Chinese New Year holiday, Wang Ye had requested Ye Sanshi to work overtime for two hours, practicing with a firearm. This was to advance his skill level to level 3. Presently, he had indeed attained a level three proficiency, yet it wasn¡¯t the pinnacle. Room for improvement remained. But Wang Ye hesitated. He no longer desired this third-class merit. Prior to Wu Jianfeng¡¯s remarks, Wang Ye had steadfastly pursued the goal of achieving a third-class merit in marksmanship. He had even prepared himself mentally to expend the two saved skill points today. However, now, he found himself reluctant to utilize them. Indeed, Wu Jianfeng had successfully coaxed the regiment commander into a promise. Based on the current scenario, securing a perfect score would ensure that even if he had two third-class merits, the third one wouldn¡¯t slip away. Yet, Wang Ye¡¯s desire for a third-class merit had waned. Wu Jianfeng might be left serving as a company commander until he transitioned to a different role. Granted, perhaps the regiment commander was magnanimous and had taken a liking to Wu Jianfeng, in which case he wouldn¡¯t mind. However, Wang Ye wasn¡¯t privy to Wu Jianfeng¡¯s rapport with the regiment commander. He genuinely remained uncertain about their regiment commander¡¯s personality. ¡°Brother Wang, what¡¯s on your mind?¡± Suddenly, a hand tapped Wang Ye¡¯s shoulder. He turned to see Liang Fan. ¡°Nothing much, just pondering some theoretical knowledge. Gotta avoid saying anything incorrect later!¡± Wang Ye responded casually. Certainly, Wang Ye¡¯s explanation wasn¡¯t entirely untrue. Today¡¯s marksmanship practice was just one aspect; a sequence of procedures preceded the practice itself. Over there, a table was set up. A few class monitors occupied the rear seats. They were due to undergo a theoretical examination on firearms and shooting techniques. Only by acing the questions could one proceed to the shooting range. Naturally, this wasn¡¯t particularly challenging. The content was merely some basic knowledge that everyone had long committed to memory. At this juncture, Class One was engaged in shooting exercises, while Class Two moved over to tackle the questions. Yet, they completed the task with remarkable speed. ¡°Target status report!¡± When the gunfire subsided, Wu Jianfeng¡¯s voice projected from the walkie-talkie. In response, a voice emerged from the device. ¡°Target number one, on the mark, 21 points.¡± ¡°Target number two, four shots on target, totaling twenty-nine points.¡± ¡°No. 3.¡± ¡°Target number seven¡­¡± Through the walkie-talkie, the voice recited. Suddenly, there was a pause. In the ensuing second, a distinctly jubilant tone was evident. ¡°Target number seven, eight shots on target, tallying sixty-one points.¡± In this instant, the recruits who were all ears were taken aback to some extent, but Wu Jianfeng remained unruffled. ¡°Fuck!¡± He cursed, then cast his gaze toward the firing range. His attention rested upon the individual occupying the seventh seat. He didn¡¯t rush to reprimand; he first confirmed the information and picked up the walkie-talkie. ¡°Is target number eight clear?¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Through the walkie-talkie, a voice promptly pronounced the recruit in the eighth position a failure. In this moment, Wu Jianfeng lifted his head and fixed his gaze upon the recruit in the eighth seat. Simultaneously, the recruit too exhibited a state of intense apprehension. Swoosh! Wu Jianfeng took a deep breath. He refrained from berating anyone or launching a physical reprimand. The regiment commander and the chief of staff were present. The regiment was actively cultivating disciplined soldiers. Civility was the aim. ¡°Qiu Yaping, are you visually impaired? Where exactly were you aiming? Is that your designated target? Fuck you!¡± Wu Jianfeng wrestled with his emotions, but the class monitor, who doubled as the platoon leader, couldn¡¯t contain himself. His expression contorted into a scowl as he advanced toward the soldier, a spray of spittle accompanying his words. However, he recognized the limitations of the situation. With the regiment commander and chief of staff observing, although he felt embarrassed, he abstained from further action. ¡°Target number nine¡­¡± The voice over the walkie-talkie droned on. Following the report of the last two targets, the outcomes for all ten participants were revealed. None of them achieved a perfect score, not even reaching 45. The highest score was 44. Of course, this calculation excluded the seventh target. His remarkable 61 points necessitated a closer inspection of the target¡¯s positioning. The situation was dissected meticulously. ¡°Listen up, all of you! Exercise caution. Prior to engaging, ensure you¡¯ve accurately identified your designated target. Let¡¯s not allow such a mistake to recur!¡± Wu Jianfeng remained stationed there, vociferously addressing the formation. He was already exercising restraint over his temper. Shortly after Wu Jianfeng¡¯s admonishment, Class 2 took their places on the shooting range. Simultaneously, behind them, Classes 3 and 4 also underwent the theoretical evaluation. It was now Wang Ye¡¯s turn. ¡°What¡¯s the effective range of the Type 81 Rifle?¡± ¡°What are the weight and dimensions of the 81-barreled gun?¡± The assessment was straightforward. Each individual was posed with three uncomplicated questions and expected to provide the answers. Upon completion of the assessment, Wang Ye and the others returned to their respective positions. ¡°Target number one¡­¡± ¡°Target number two¡­¡± The second phase of target reports commenced. The highest score reached 48 points, the lowest stood at 21 points, and there was another instance of 45 points. Most notably, no one from Class 2 misfired onto the wrong target. This score undeniably darkened the expression of the first platoon leader even further.. Chapter 177 - Chapter 177:I Dont Want the Third-Class Merit! (2) Chapter 177:I Don¡¯t Want the Third-Class Merit! (2) Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation It can be envisioned that if they were not participating in field training today, and if they were to return after successfully hitting the target, the challenges the trainees faced on their way back would be akin Tang Sanzhang¡¯s Journey to the West. Class Three¡­ Class Four¡­ The target practice proceeded swiftly, as each individual had only five bullets at their disposal. Soon after, it was the turn of Class Five. The first two classes didn¡¯t achieve a perfect score. Despite their initial confidence before the exercise, as soon as the shots were fired, everyone became preoccupied with how many of those shots had found their mark¡­ ¡°Class Five, step forward.¡± Following Ye Sanshi¡¯s instruction, Class Five advanced toward the target. However, instead of moving directly to the designated spot, they stopped five meters behind the shooting range. In that spot was a small stool with a bowl placed on it, attended by a safety officer. The reloading area. The bullets were stored in the bowl. Wang Ye stood at target number nine. Under the guidance of the safety officer, they began to unload the gun from the rear, detach the magazine, and reload. Subsequently, Wang Ye returned the magazine to the pocket of his tactical vest and gripped the gun in his hand. Accompanied by the safety officer, he took a few steps forward and assumed the shooting position. ¡°Lying position¡­ reload!¡± A veteran from the Fourth Company shouted through a loudspeaker on the sidelines. In fact, all the current safety officers were veterans of the Fourth Company. Wang Ye promptly lay down and extracted the magazine from his tactical vest. Ka! He loaded the magazine and inserted the bullets. ¡°Take aim at your discretion. Once you have a good aim, you may fire!¡± This time, it was the voice of the safety officer crouching at the side. Wang Ye paid him no heed. His focus remained locked on target number nine right in front of him. Thanks to his l.ix vision, Wang Ye could distinctly discern the ten concentric white circles at the center of the chest target 100 meters away. Whoosh¡­ Wang Ye regulated his breathing. The level 3 aiming skill lent Wang Ye an air of ease and confidence. In truth, Wang Ye had contemplated elevating his aiming skill to its highest level, solely for the sake of that o.ix vision enhancement. After all, this was just a machine-aided aiming over a hundred meters. Strictly speaking, his aiming experience and skills were already sufficient for him to attain Level 2 proficiency. However, since his arrival here, Wang Ye recognized that his current vision was more than adequate. His index finger gradually and evenly depressed the trigger. ¡°Bang! With a suddenness, the bullet was discharged. The gun recoiled and his shoulder jerked. The intentional precision and the spontaneous activation were the essence of aiming skills¡ªan aptitude and proficiency that Ye Sanshi had consistently underscored. In this moment, following his initial shot, Wang Ye didn¡¯t rush to discharge a second round. Gazing at the target 100 meters away, although Wang Ye¡¯s l.ix vision was advantageous, the naked eye couldn¡¯t unveil his results. Nonetheless, Wang Ye possessed unshakeable confidence in his capability to strike the tenth ring. Successful [Rifle Shooting] Skill Transformation. Wang Ye inhaled deeply and directly allocated mental points. Indeed, Wang Ye wasn¡¯t inclined to settle for a third-class merit. However, not wanting third-class merits and showing off were two different things. Thus, Wang Ye was prepared to accumulate points. The initial shot felt impeccable, yet now Wang Ye needed to ensure the precision of his forthcoming four shots. In an ephemeral span, a warm current coursed into his eyes, swiftly traversing his hands and converging with his index finger. In this juncture, Wang Ye¡¯s vision elevated and simultaneously, his index fingers became more perceptive. Furthermore, Wang Ye had assimilated numerous shooting experiences into his mind. Admittedly, these were minor gains. Nevertheless, this marginal augmentation was exceptionally significant. If Wang Ye had stood as a shooting rookie before, he now stood as a proficient one. An adept veteran armed with no fewer than ten fully loaded magazines. He minutely adjusted his stance and the grip on his firearm. At this moment, Wang Ye felt an unprecedented harmony with the weapon in his hand. Even as his finger pressed against the trigger, he harbored the illusion that he could strike any point at will. Whoosh¡­ Having regulated his breath, Wang Ye honed his focus on the target through the gun¡¯s crosshairs. This time, his vision was even sharper. The enhancements his shooting skill had gained from point allocation allowed Wang Ye to faintly discern the location of the bullet hole from the initial shot. ¡°Bang!¡± Wang Ye fired once more. Beside him, the safety officer observed Wang Ye with intrigue. Between Wang Ye¡¯s first and second shots, a span of seven to eight seconds passed. As for the rest, some exhibited swiftness, all of them had already taken their third or fourth shot. Yet, Wang Ye didn¡¯t rush. He was very curious regarding the performance of the new recruits who, during their last attempt, had struggled with the 400-meter obstacle and were now internally assigned to his company. ¡°Bang!¡± Wang Ye fired once more. For the second shot, the third shot, and even the fourth shot, only around a second separated each discharge. However, with the fifth shot, Wang Ye paused once more. Yet, this hesitation persisted for merely a second or two. And then¡­ ¡°Bang!¡± The gunshot resonated. ¡°Hmm?¡± In this instant, the regiment commander and the chief of staff, both armed with binoculars, along with Wu Jianfeng, stood stunned. Among those currently engaged in shooting, none bothered with binoculars. Certain classes didn¡¯t even fixate on the target practice or merely stole occasional glances through binoculars. The actual outcomes would be disclosed once the target results were presented. However, Wang Ye¡¯s target practice was different. He was a recruit with the potential to shatter regiment records, thus his shooting prowess engendered considerable intrigue. Consequently, they maintained their binoculars¡¯ focus almost continually, and the result of this vigilance had just astounded them. Although Wang Ye¡¯s initial shot didn¡¯t precisely hit the bullseye¡¯s center, it remained an exceptionally demanding feat. Yet, it still resided within the tenth ring, albeit slightly skewed to the left. What held utmost significance was that the subsequent three shots clustered adjacent to the bullet hole. This occurrence was exceptionally uncanny. In truth, at this juncture, the regiment commander and the chief of staff comprehended the rationale behind Wu Jianfeng¡¯s actions. However, something unexpected happened. The target collapsed! Yes, the initial four shots demonstrated commendable accuracy, yet the final shot unfolded in this manner. ¡°Wang Ye, what in the world are you doing!¡± Wu Jianfeng couldn¡¯t suppress his emotions any longer. Coincidentally, the other exercises had concluded, thus he harbored no concerns about disrupting the proceedings. Without ado, Wu Jianfeng advanced purposefully to the ninth shooting station. ¡°Hehe, Company Commander, I apologize if my performance disappointed you. My final shot happened to accidentally find its mark!¡± Wang Ye lay prone, and upon Wu Jianfeng¡¯s approach, he promptly burst into laughter. ¡°What absurdity are you spouting? I witnessed it unmistakably. The first four shots were distinctly exceptional, but your final shot¡­¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s words became interspersed with spittle as he addressed Wang Ye¡¯s grinning countenance. However, he promptly froze. In this instant, Wu Jianfeng experienced a sensation akin to sand invading his eyes. ¡°You insubordinate soldier!¡± He delivered a forceful kick to Wang Ye¡¯s prone leg. Then, Wu Jianfeng pivoted and departed. This scene confounded the safety officer stationed nearby. In truth, he was not alone in this befuddlement. Besides the regiment commander and the chief of staff, who were deeply engrossed in thought, bewilderment pervaded the entire shooting range. What was happening? Wang Ye had merely caused the target to fall. Was there truly a need for the company commander to react with such vehemence? When a recruit from the first squad discharged five rounds into alternate targets, it hadn¡¯t elicited an iota of comparable wrath from the captain. Chapter 178 - Chapter 178: The Leader Wants to Poach to the Boss Chapter 178: The Leader Wants to Poach to the Boss Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Hidden mission completion notification. Being a person is of greater significance than accomplishing tasks. Congratulations to the host for successfully completing the covert mission. You are rewarded with two skill points.¡± After being struck and rendered somewhat depleted, Wu Jianfeng lacked the excess energy to spare. Wang Ye grinned in response, extending his hand to touch his thigh and involuntarily sucking in a sharp breath. Yet, the sudden influx of information into his mind shifted Wang Ye¡¯s attention in an instant. ¡°Um¡­ Is this truly happening?¡± Wang Ye truly hadn¡¯t anticipated that he would acquire two skill points. In reality, Wang Ye had already resolved to incur a loss this time. It was inconsequential if the previously acquired Marksmanship skill posed a deficit at the outset of leveling up. However, he hadn¡¯t foreseen this unanticipated gain. ¡°Proceed, bring target number nine here!¡± At this juncture, the commander of the battalion addressed the warrior positioned behind him. ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Without delay, the guards standing behind him sprang into action. The chief of staff glanced at the battalion commander and subsequently at Wu Jianfeng, who was striding back in evident frustration. In this moment, the chief of staff abruptly experienced a sensation akin to having consumed a bittegourd. He parted his lips, yet no words escaped. The others were oblivious to the situation, but the battalion commander and the chief of staff perceived Wang Ye¡¯s target status through their binoculars. Through the trajectory of the first four bullets, it was discernible that Wang Ye could execute the fifth shot with equal precision. Bulls-eye. In the realm of reason, this was an advantageous outcome. Additionally, the promise made by the battalion commander had also been considered. Another third-class merit! However, this young man missed the mark with his final shot. The rationale behind this could be deduced from the performances of Wu Jianfeng and Wang Ye. Wu Jianfeng may have been privy to Wang Ye¡¯s prowess, but in light of Wang Ye¡¯s circumstances, caution had to be exercised. If the newly enlisted garnered three third-class merits, despite their modest stature, the radiance emitted would be excessively glaring. This phenomenon would yield significant repercussions. Furthermore, these repercussions might not bode well. Therefore, Wang Ye¡¯s third-class merit points necessitated scrupulous contemplation. If not for the battalion commander¡¯s commitment, even if Wang Ye had attained full points today, the chief of staff would likely have been entitled to a solitary reward. However, Wu Jianfeng had exerted pressure on the battalion commander, who was ignorant of Wang Ye¡¯s capabilities, resulting in the aforementioned commitment. In essence, if Wang Ye had indeed struck the bullseye with his fifth shot, then the battalion commander would undeniably be compelled to grant him the third-class merit. Any adverse implications would be borne by the battalion commander. As for the downside? This entailed others questioning the impartiality of the Regiment Commander. Certainly, recruits had the potential to earn third-class merits for marksmanship, but such recognition was not consistently granted. The rookie recruits had secured third-class merits through acts of rescue. The headquarters of the division acknowledged this. Wang Ye¡¯s surpassing of the record was a non-issue as well. Who would dare to voice dissent? He could simply select a recruit to complete the 400-meter obstacle course. Nevertheless, an annual comprehensive shooting practice was in place, and this entailed an expanded participation across the entire regiment. Only a fraction of the available third-class merit points were allocated. Under these circumstances, Wang Ye had still managed to secure one, and an accolade of the third class at that. Undoubtedly, the Regiment Commander would be accountable for the consequences of this. Yet, at present, Wang Ye had come to his own resolution. The initial four shots had convincingly showcased his prowess, and he deliberately relinquished the third-class merit for the concluding shot. Yes, Wang Ye¡¯s stance was also conspicuously clear. He had evidently forfeited intentionally. Exemplary soldier! In truth, the chief of staff was once again besieged by regret, and this time, it was more profound than before. If his yearning and rue stemmed merely from Wang Ye¡¯s prowess, he might have felt envy and regret, and these sentiments could have been eased with time. However, this current bout of regret was so potent that it could potentially disrupt his sleep for a considerable duration. He really wanted his weapon! Wang Ye was capable, competent, and even possessed a sense of gratitude. In deference to the company commander, he deliberately declined the third-class merit. His remorse was so profound that he wished he could administer a hearty slap to himself. If he had been privy to this development earlier, he would have persisted. He was the Chief of Staff. If he had genuinely persisted, how could Wu Jianfeng have prevailed over him? Even if he had enlisted the Second Battalion Commander¡¯s support, it would have been ineffectual. After all, the Second Battalion Commander was not as seasoned as he was. ¡°Target reporting!¡± In this instant, Wu Jianfeng was also drawing closer, yet he refrained from commentary. Instead, he hoisted the walkie-talkie in his grasp and called out in an undertone. ¡°Yes!¡± In reality, the veteran from the Fourth Company stationed within the target pit was similarly caught in a daze. He presently stood beneath target number nine. The sight of the target shattering and descending had jolted him. He was oblivious to the events transpiring outside the pit, nor was he privy to Wu Jianfeng berating Wang Ye. However, at this juncture, within the target pit, he was also bewildered as he witnessed Wang Y¡¯s falling target. This prodigious marksmanship. The quartet of bullet punctures almost coalesced into a mahjong tile scarcely larger than a coin. What in the world was this? Who had accomplished this feat? Why hadn¡¯t the final shot struck the target? Yet, at this precise instant, the captain¡¯s voice reverberated. He immediately regained his composure and resumed his duties. ¡°Report, target number one, three hits on target, twenty-three points!¡± ¡°Target number two¡­¡± The voice of the target reporter emanated from the walkie-talkie. Beside him, the instructor was seated at a table, meticulously recording the outcomes. In truth, the instructor was still perplexed. He had been concerned about Wu Jianfeng and had even contemplated conversing with him subsequent to the shooting session. But now¡­ ¡°Target number nine¡­ Uh, what¡¯s happening there? The incredulous voice of the target reporter echoed from the walkie-talkie. ¡°Carry on. Inform me of the results when you¡¯re done. The battalion commander has requested its delivery,¡± the word spread, though everyone comprehended the unfolding scenario. All had witnessed the soldier dispatched by their battalion commander hastening over and eventually leaping into the pit. ¡°Target number nine¡­ Four hits on target, tallying forty points!¡± The voice sounded once more. In this instance, the nearby recruits who caught wind of this announcement grew somewhat agitated, prompting the instructor to swiftly raise his head and appraise Wu Jianfeng. He promptly grasped the circumstances. Yet, Wu Jianfeng didn¡¯t even cast a glance in his direction, nor did he furnish any explanation. He wasn¡¯t even inclined to conceal the events of today. None were gullible, and Wang Ye had achieved a fifty-point score. None would be oblivious to the fact that they had initially coerced the regiment commander into a promise. ¡°Target number ten¡­¡± The voice still reverberated from the walkie-talkie. However, at this precise juncture, the collective gaze was in fact directed at the soldier sprinting away from the target pit while clasping the target. The battalion commander and the chief of staff maintained their silence. Even the battalion commander merely cast a cursory glance at Wu Jianfeng without uttering a word. ¡°The shooting will continue!¡± The Chief of Staff issued the command. Swiftly, the entirety of Class Five rose and was instructed to vacate the shooting range. As for Class Six, they were instructed to step forward. Nevertheless, a significant number of recruits and even the seasoned soldiers present were paying scant attention to the sixth class poised to commence shooting. ¡°Brother Wang, what¡¯s the situation?¡± Liang Fan¡¯s voice reached Wang Ye from behind. Wang Ye opted to disregard him. Subsequently, Ye Sanshi strode over and positioned herself before Wang Ye. Observing Wang Ye, he parted his lips and ultimately broke into a smile. ¡°That kick must have been painful!¡± ¡°A bit!¡± Wang Ye scratched his head and offered a somewhat foolish grin. ¡°Nicely executed!¡± Ye Sanshi extended his hand to aid Wang Ye in brushing off the dust adorning his front. He then vocalized his praise. Wang Ye merely responded with a smile, abstaining from verbal commentary. ¡°All right, enough with the laughter. Come on, follow me!¡± This directive was intended for all of Class Five. ¡°Report!¡± At the regiment commander¡¯s location, just as Wang Ye and his peers returned to their formation, the soldier holding the target had already returned. The regiment commander took hold of the target, and Wu Jianfeng also cast a glance. Indeed, it wasn¡¯t just Wu Jianfeng. Aside from the target shooters, everyone else, including a few safety personnel, was also stealing glances at this juncture. ¡°Exceptional marksmanship! Observe, this shot struck near the subsequent mark on the target¡ªquite close to the bullseye, in fact. Moreover, it¡¯s evident that the bullet made contact at the center of the target, not the periphery.¡± Clasping the target, the regiment commander commented with a smile. As he spoke, he directed his gaze towards the queue, ¡°Wang Ye!¡± ¡°Present, sir!¡± Wang Ye responded audibly from within the formation. ¡°Step forward!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Anticipating that the regiment commander would seek him out post-shooting, Wang Ye wasn¡¯t taken aback by the directive. Clutching his firearm, he advanced toward the regiment commander upon exiting the line. ¡°Report!¡± ¡°Did you do so deliberately?¡± Holding the target, the regiment commander questioned Wang Ye directly, omitting any superfluous banter. ¡°Yes, Regiment Commander!¡± Wang Ye eschewed any protraction and promptly affirmed. ¡°Why did you do it?¡± The regiment commander inquired anew. ¡°Because my company commander, for my sake, intentionally prompted you, the regiment commander, to make that commitment. I am unwilling to let down my company commander, but I am even more disinclined to exchange my company commander¡¯s prospects for this third-class merit.¡± Following a momentary pause, Wang Ye resumed in a resounding tone, ¡°I don¡¯t rue sacrificing a single merit, but if I were to secure this third-class merit today, remorse would likely afflict me for life.¡± At this juncture, Wang Ye pivoted to regard Wu Jianfeng,¡± Company commander, I am grateful, but I am resolved to ascend without trampling upon my company commander and fellow comrades. This form of commendation holds no allure for me!¡± ¡°You greenhorn!¡± Wu Jianfeng jeered. Nonetheless, following this reproach, he redirected his gaze elsewhere. He sought solace in the frigid breeze¡ªanything to alleviate his agitation¡­ In the interim, the chief of staff regarded Wang Ye. He sensed an obstruction in his throat, yet his regard shifted toward Wu Jianfeng, rendering him disinclined to voice his sentiment. This was owing to his belief that were he to vocalize his sentiment, Wu Jianfeng would assuredly dismiss any concern for the chief of staff¡¯s position, censuring him on the spot¡­ However, prior to the chief of staff¡¯s utterance, the regiment commander spoke up. ¡°Are you interested in becoming my aide at the regimental headquarters?¡± ¡°Regiment Commander!¡± Wu Jianfeng promptly pivoted and strode over to stand before Wang Ye. ¡°Why are you getting in my way? They are my soldiers, and I desire your input!¡± The regiment commander donned a stern expression. Upon relaying this, he scrutinized Wu Jianfeng with exasperation before proceeding angrily, ¡°Furthermore, I haven¡¯t yet settled the score with you. Depart this instant!¡± No, Regiment Commander!¡± Wu Jianfeng exhibited a hint of anxiety. First, he was ousted by the chief of staff, and now the regiment commander was attempting to steal the candidate? However, before he could complete his retort, Wang Ye interjected, ¡°Captain, I am disinclined to accept, as I aspire to join the Fourth Company!¡± Wang Ye articulated his standpoint unequivocally. True, his mature sensibilities intimated that aligning with the regiment commander might facilitate an expedited career trajectory. Nevertheless, he eschewed the notion of becoming a secretary, especially within a governmental establishment, in this era of peace. He perceived no discernible disparity between assuming a role at the company and an external profession. While the future held import, he had been reborn into the military and sought more than a prospective course. Additionally, Wang Ye did not reckon that affiliating with the Fourth Company would imperil his prospects. After all, he required no intermediary intervention to assume a leadership role. Chapter 179 - Chapter 179: Regiment Commanders Thoughts Chapter 179: Regiment Commander¡¯s Thoughts Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°He¡¯s a capable soldier. When he graduates from military school, I¡¯ll need to come up with a plan to keep him within our unit!¡± In the car, the commander of the regiment and the chief of staff were seated side by side. In this moment, the regiment commander grinned at the chief of staff and spoke these words. The regiment commander felt a slight pang of regret that Wang Ye had declined the offer to become his secretary, but it didn¡¯t bother him much. Because, just as he had mentioned, Wang Ye was also a member of his Fourth Company. His recent statement was a result of the shared dilemma faced by military officers in the past army. Whenever they encountered skilled soldiers, they would feel like they were losing them. ¡°Ah, you¡¯re a remarkable soldier. It¡¯s a pity that 1 have to let it go.¡± The chief of staff¡¯s expression lacked any trace of a smile. ¡°Uh¡­ Haha, let¡¯s change the subject, let¡¯s not dwell on that. By the way, there¡¯s a meeting scheduled at the division headquarters tomorrow. There¡¯s also a certain training session spanning three to four days. You should attend on behalf of our regiment!¡± The regiment commander avoided the chief of staff¡¯s gaze as he said this. This only served to further fuel the chief of staff¡¯s discontent. Who exactly was this guy? Was he worried that she would annoy him over the next few days? He actually found a pretext to send him off to the division headquarters? And the strategy was so blatantly familiar. That¡¯s right! It was indeed familiar! In the past, when the second battalion commander had been a source of annoyance, he had even suggested to the regiment commander that the second battalion commander should be sent for training¡­ ¡°Xiao Li, drive smoothly. I need to call my wife!¡± The regiment commander didn¡¯t spare a glance at the chief of staff. After giving some instructions to the driver in front, he took out his phone and began dialing. Hmm¡­ he wasn¡¯t quite sure what to say to his wife. However, at this point, saying anything was better than enduring the awkward silence in the car while being prodded by the Chief of Staff to engage in conversation! Fuck. Back then, he knew that if Wu Jianfeng had come to his doorstep with a bad proposition, he would have slammed the door on him. He¡¯d taken quite the loss. Yet, as he dialed the number, his thoughts drifted back to Wu Jianfeng. He held the position of a capable company commander, but he had a streak of audacity. That rascal dared to dig a pit for himself. Later, he¡¯d need to address this properly¡­ Of course, he only aimed to impart a lesson. For instance, he could assign him the task of cleaning the toilets¡­ Let him realize that there were consequences for his actions. However, deep down, he didn¡¯t harbor any animosity toward Wu Jianfeng. On the contrary, he found himself developing a fondness for this company commander. The military world could sometimes be remarkably straightforward. Wu Jianfeng had dug a pit for himself and his troops, and it wasn¡¯t a significant issue. Hmm¡­ The critical matter hadn¡¯t come to fruition yet. Instead, what he witnessed was a remarkable soldier and a display of profound camaraderie. Hence, the regiment commander wasn¡¯t feeling uneasy at all. In fact, he took great satisfaction in having such dedicated officers and soldiers under his command. Naturally, if Wu Jianfeng had orchestrated today¡¯s mishap solely for his own personal gain, things would be different. In that case, he would undoubtedly be in dire straits. He might even have to bid farewell to his captaincy and relinquish his military uniform. Simultaneously, on the other side, the freshly enlisted recruits once again embarked on their road to training. Marksmanship constituted merely a segment of their marching. Post shooting, they naturally needed to resume their journey. This time, as they set off again, Wang Ye held the flag and led the procession. Throughout the journey, Wu Jianfeng didn¡¯t utter a word to Wang Ye. It was as if nothing had occurred. Yet, in reality, the rear views of the recruits from different squads remained fixed on the back of the group. No one was stupid. After Wang Ye¡¯s results were disclosed, in conjunction with the incident involving the target, the recruits exchanged discussions. Upon comprehending the circumstances, to be frank, it was impossible for them not to feel envious of Wang Ye¡¯s treatment. However, they were merely envious. Because true jealousy was beyond their grasp. Among the nine platoons, the highest score was forty-eight points. A third-class merit. Technically speaking, although Wu Jianfeng¡¯s primary motivation was due to Wang Ye, he had also given them an opportunity. Regardless of their identities, they would undoubtedly attain a third-class merit if they managed to achieve a perfect score. Furthermore, unlike Wang Ye, who earned a third-class merit, they wouldn¡¯t inconvenience the regiment commander. The regiment commander would even gladly pin the red flower on them and pose for a photograph. After all, their circumstances differed from those of Wang Ye. But that achievement remained elusive for them! Prior to the altercation, he was brimming with confidence, but post-conflict, he found his words coated in bitterness. Under such circumstances, what was there to envy? All he could do was berate himself for being so inadequate. Around five in the evening, they exited the mountainous terrain and gradually came upon a residential area along the road. Pedestrians and vehicles populated the road as well. However, the recruits from the recruit company marched alongside the roadside, causing no disruptions to the local traffic. In fact, the local residents were evidently intrigued and fervent about the arrival of the new recruits. ¡°Come, come¡­ No need to stand on ceremony. This water is for you. Pause for a moment and take a sip before you continue!¡± ¡°Young brothers, you¡¯ve gone through a lot. Don¡¯t rush off. Auntie will fetch you some eggs!¡± In reality, the army¡¯s route was intentionally selected to avoid passing through towns. For now, it was a village with a sparse population. Nevertheless, as they passed by certain village homes, everyone was met with an extraordinary warmth. There were even older women who returned to their houses with baskets of eggs, insisting that the recruits take them. In the end, Kang Hua couldn¡¯t refuse and bought the eggs. Even though the older woman didn¡¯t intend to accept payment, Kang Hua stood firm. He would either pay for the eggs or decline them, no matter what. ¡°Do you sense the locals¡¯ enthusiasm?¡± Wu Jianfeng slowed his pace slightly and walked alongside Wang Ye. He inquired suddenly. ¡°Yes.¡± Wang Ye nodded. The locals were undeniably exceptionally warm. ¡°It¡¯s because this region is close to the border.¡± Wu Jianfeng surveyed the surroundings and explained, ¡°This area was even considered a frontline region during battles in the past. They witnessed the war and the sacrifices of soldiers firsthand, comprehending them on a deeper level. Naturally, they have a greater fondness for soldiers.¡± Wang Ye remained silent. This rationale had crossed his mind as well. ¡°Mama¡­ Are those¡­ soldiers?¡± As they passed another house, a toddler, no more than three or four years old, still clutching a toy, spotted Wang Ye and his comrades passing by their door. Standing at the entrance, he posed this innocent question to his mother, who held his hand. ¡°Yes! That¡¯s correct, sweetie. These are soldier uncles who protect us. When Little Tiger grows up, he can wear clothes like theirs too. At that point, he¡¯ll protect Mommy and everyone else, alright?¡± ¡°Okay!¡± Clutching the toy, the child¡¯s youthful voice rang out clearly. Wang Ye had already moved several meters beyond them, but he couldn¡¯t help but turn his head. Gazing at the little one fixated on the flag in his grasp, Wang Ye smiled and remarked, ¡°Little buddy, I¡¯ll let you carry Uncle¡¯s flag in the future.¡± ¡°Okay!¡± The child gripped his toy and readily agreed. ¡°Alright, Uncle will be waiting!¡± With a smile on his lips, Wang Ye halted in place and offered a quick salute to the child. Behind him, Wang Ye had already resumed his stride, yet the little one promptly extricated itself from its mother¡¯s grasp. Clutching the toy in its left hand, it raised its right hand to mimic Wang Ye¡¯s salute. While the salute might not have been perfectly executed, it prompted the recruits who followed behind to cast sidelong glances. It even caused the squad leaders walking alongside them to reciprocate with a salute as they passed. Chapter 180 - Chapter 180: Night Attack, Counterattack Chapter 180: Night Attack, Counterattack Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation At night, a sprawling expanse amidst the mountains was transformed as several large tents were raised under the starry sky. However, within these tents, Wang Ye¡¯s presence was absent. In this moment, Wang Ye grasped a steel spear, standing silently at a corner on the periphery. The recruits, who had spent over two months in this camp, had not yet experienced the duty of standing guard¡ªuntil tonight, when each unit was tasked to take shifts in this responsibility. They were allocated to various locations, some bathed in light, and others concealed by darkness. And presently, it was Wang Ye keeping an eye out as part of the night watch. The query had been posed by Wu Jianfeng, who approached Wang Ye to assess his condition. Once the inspection concluded, he stood before Wang Ye to inquire. ¡°Report¡ªno, I have no intentions of serving as a secretary for the Regiment Commander,¡± Wang Ye replied, a smile playing on his lips. Wu Jianfeng reciprocated with a grin. ¡°Indeed, I concur that the role of a secretary does not befit you. Hence, I have never entertained the thought of assigning you such a position.¡± But, let¡¯s not delve further into this topic. I¡¯m going back to sleep. Youngster, maintain your stance with precision. Napping is out of the question.¡± With a pivot, Wu Jianfeng took his leave. On this occasion, Wu Jianfeng refrained from mentioning how Wang Ye deliberately relinquished his opportunity to earn third-tier merit points during the daylight hours. For, elaborating upon this matter seemed superfluous. Wang Ye¡¯s resolve was crystal clear when he released that fifth shot. ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye snapped to attention. As he observed Wu Jianfeng¡¯s departure, he secured his weapon and continued standing vigilantly, his gaze fixed and unwavering. The duty of guarding had fallen to him as vice-captain, a role that soldiers dreaded¡ªranked o to 2. After all, it was imperative for officers to set an example. Even in his capacity as the deputy class monitor. The role of vice class monitor also bore the status of a cadre. As to why the class monitor had not undertaken this duty, it was attributable to the ongoing training regimen dedicated to soldiers and new recruits. The mantle of overseeing the sentry rotation lay exclusively with the experienced squad leader. Around 1:30 a.m., situated within a concealed outpost on the perimeter. A figure hunched within the roadside grass, teetering on the precipice of slumber. His eyelids drooped heavily, and he intermittently roused, only to resume his descent into sleep. Suddenly, an arm extended from behind, muffling his mouth, while another ensnared his throat. ¡°Wu wu!¡± This abrupt maneuver jolted the elder man, causing his eyes to widen in shock. Instantaneously, drowsiness dissipated. However¡­ His vocalization was stifled, confining him to emitting faint whimpers. ¡°Stay still, rookie. You¡¯re already deceased,¡± a hushed voice emerged from behind. At this juncture, the recruit, whose speech had been stifled, gradually recovered from his astonishment. He tilted his head slightly. In the proximity of the night¡¯s obscurity, he discerned that the individual sporting camouflage on his countenance was similarly attired in a military uniform. Nonetheless, in stark contrast to him, the figure donned a steel helmet while sporting night vision goggles atop it¡­ In tandem, two silhouettes materialized from the shadows, silently advancing to his flank. ¡°Very well, I shall now release you, yet you must remain soundless and motionless. Remember, you are now bereft of life. I implore you to honor the dictates of this engagement!¡± the soldier who had seized the recruit conveyed in a subdued tone. Concluding this statement, he orchestrated the recruit to settle onto the ground before relinquishing his hold. ¡°And you are¡­¡± Once liberated, the vice-captain from Class 4 gingerly massaged his neck, his utterance tinged with trepidation. ¡°Shut up, rookie. You are already dead. Do not make me knock you out!¡± He promptly desisted from speech. On the periphery, the trio of unfamiliar veterans, adorned in well-equipped accouterments, refrained from acknowledging him further. One of their ranks issued a low-toned communication, ¡°The three concealed sentries have likely been neutralized. The time has come to elucidate matters.¡± As this dialogue ensued, a Corporal fixed his gaze upon the deputy of the fourth class, stationed vigilantly nearby. ¡°Undress.¡± ¡°Pardon?¡± ¡°An additional twenty-eight minutes¡­¡± Positioned in the upper-left corner of the several sprawling tents stood Wang Ye¡¯s designated sentry locale. As he maintained his post, Wang Ye surreptitiously leveraged the nearby bonfire¡¯s flickering illumination to glance at his wristwatch. He had donned the timepiece specifically for this field exercise, even donning it when tasked with nighttime surveillance. However, a semblance of exasperation welled within Wang Ye as he ascertained the time. Discomfort loomed large. A delineation on the ground circumscribed his sphere. As the night watch, he was compelled to remain motionless. Stagnation was his sole recourse, a posture to be sustained. For an hour and a half, he had remained rooted. Had it been the dead of night or even daylight, it might have borne minimal impact. Yet, the current juncture bred true discomfort. This day, fraught with toil, rendered even a midday siesta ineffectual. Presently, his eyelids battled incessantly. Thus far, sheer determination had forestalled the drift into repose. Unbeknownst to Wang Ye, in the enveloping darkness, some ten meters to his left, an individual attired identically was ensconced stealthily behind a heap of green leaves. He raised his wrist to inspect his watch. At the expiration of a mere ten seconds, he vacated this covert location and emerged. ¡°Hey, buddy, nature¡¯s calling. I¡¯ll go address it. If there¡¯s an inspection later, could you vouch for me¡­¡± The timbre, neither muted nor resounding, sufficed to invigorate Wang Ye¡¯s spirits. A silhouette emerged from the shadows. Wang Ye recollected that a covert sentry was situated in that direction. ¡°Handle it right where you are. Nobody¡¯s around, after all.¡± Wang Ye spoke, punctuating his words with a smile. However, mid-utterance, Wang Ye was sundered by a sudden start. His faculties hadn¡¯t entirely dimmed. In essence, throughout his sentry duty, Wang Ye had diligently admonished himself against dozing off. Thus, he remained attuned. And now, a realization jolted him¡ªthis individual¡¯s voice deviated from the fourth class deputy¡¯s, nor did it correspond with any cadence he could recollect from his comrades.. Chapter 181 - Chapter 181: Night Attack, Counterattack (2) Chapter 181: Night Attack, Counterattack (2) Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Stop!¡± Wang Ye¡¯s voice was low and commanding as he held his gun, aiming it at the approaching figure. ¡°No, 1 don¡¯t have any paper. Brother, do you have some? Give me two¡­¡± The person continued to advance, but in the next moment, after uttering those words, he suddenly exploded into action, lunging at Wang Ye. In reality, the experienced soldier was cursing internally. What on earth? Why was this new recruit so alert? Logically, most people would be incredibly drowsy at this time. Fatigue would slow down their brains, and new recruits who hadn¡¯t faced such situations before would likely be even less vigilant. However, Wang Ye¡¯s level of alertness caught him off guard. Thankfully, the situation wasn¡¯t dire; the person was less than three meters away from Wang Ye. Close enough to strike. From this range, he believed he could swiftly incapacitate this new recruit and prevent any further commotion. Yet, the ideal scenario in his mind didn¡¯t match the harsh reality. Wang Ye¡¯s reaction speed exceeded that of an ordinary person, enabling him to swiftly evade to the left the instant his attacker pounced. ¡°Enemy attack!¡± Wang Ye¡¯s voice boomed. An unloaded gun posed no real threat. Instead, it hindered his ability to retaliate effectively. Of course, Wang Ye¡¯s initial response wasn¡¯t focused on counterattacking. Having sidestepped with remarkable speed, Wang Ye, who possessed extraordinary reflexes, locked his gaze onto the person and unleashed a roar. ¡°Fuck!¡± The seasoned soldier, who had missed his target, cursed inwardly. He even felt like cursing his own existence. What in the world? How could this new recruit react so swiftly? He had miscalculated. And not only had he missed, but why had this new recruit bellowed so forcefully? Typically, when faced with such a situation, a new recruit would panic initially. If they managed to shout, it would take them some time to react and raise the alarm. So why had this new recruit ignored the expected sequence? Wasn¡¯t he just a recruit? Since when did a seasoned soldier don the uniform of a new recruit to take over guard duty? Frozen in place, he regarded Wang Ye with a mix of seriousness and disbelief. This was the singular thought looping through his mind. ¡°You actually deployed veterans for sentry duty!¡± He glowered at Wang Ye, his expression taut with accusation. Wang Ye was momentarily stunned. Then, he scanned his surroundings. In that instant, he spotted two figures at the sentry post some ten meters away. One of them was gagged, his throat constricted. Twisting around, he observed the other sentry post behind him, finding the same scenario playing out. Even the other two sentry posts he could barely discern in the night were covertly incapacitated. He conjectured that the remaining three, or rather, judging by this individual¡¯s attire, the three concealed sentries, must have been neutralized beforehand. ¡°Get up¡­Quick, enemy attack!¡± In the midst of this chaos, the nearby tent also descended into pandemonium. Certain individuals even rushed out without bothering to don their clothing. Facing the unfamiliar assailant with a grimace, Wang Ye flashed a grin, remarking, ¡°No, I¡¯m a new recruit!¡± ¡°Humph!¡± The individual before him merely scowled and let out a dismissive snort. ¡°Retreat! What the hell are you doing?¡± Abruptly, from the sentry post on the right, the veteran who had restrained the vice-captain of the seventh squad bellowed furiously. Having spoken, he released the captive recruit and bolted away. The individual confronting Wang Ye reacted in kind. He cast one last assessing glance at Wang Ye, then pivoted and fled. However, in that instant, Wang Ye¡¯s eyes narrowed. Shunting his somewhat obstructive firearm to the side, he lunged forward, aiming to seize his target. Fleeing just like that after causing a scare? No way! Startled moments ago, she was now attempting to abscond, driven by fear. Not on his watch. ¡°Don¡¯t let them get away, apprehend them!¡± At that very juncture, the resounding roar of Wu Jianfeng cut through the tumult. He had only just emerged from the tent and was still haphazardly attired. Yet, upon hearing the call for retreat, he issued a countermand. ¡°Fuck!¡± Wang Ye¡¯s movements were swift, the distance between them modest. When the veteran had lunged at Wang Ye earlier, he hadn¡¯t anticipated that Wang Ye would dare to grasp him. However, now, Wang Ye¡¯s grip was firm. Muttering a low oath, the veteran opted against evasive action. Instead, he seized hold of Wang Ye¡¯s hand with his left. He aimed to impart a lesson to Wang Ye, teaching him that even among veterans, hierarchies persisted. He was¡­ The apex of the reconnaissance platoon, a status not attainable by mere recruits from conventional companies. Bang! He had Wang Ye¡¯s wrist in a death grip. Yet, to his astonishment, the instant his grip tightened, Wang Ye¡¯s hand encircled his wrist. With little deliberation, he exerted force with his left hand, simultaneously thrusting his left foot backward in a direct kick. His goal? To wrench Wang Ye off balance and send him sprawling before making his escape. However¡­ Wang Ye wasn¡¯t a passive target, nor was he your run-of-the-mill rookie. The kick found its target empty. Because, as he lifted his leg, Wang Ye responded with exceptional speed. Anchoring himself on his right foot, he executed a forceful pivot to the left. They were still joined at the wrist. His maneuver was a backhand, Wang Ye¡¯s was not. Clasping his left hand with his right, Wang Ye¡¯s left fist clenched. As he rotated, he unleashed his arm in a swing toward the veteran¡¯s head. Indeed, this individual showcased impressive agility. In this instant, he deftly bent forward, averting his head to evade Wang Ye¡¯s assault. Simultaneously, he executed a swift pivot, preparing to mount a retaliatory strike. But Wang Ye wasn¡¯t about to extend him any opportunities. He plowed into him with unreserved force. In the blink of an eye, both figures tumbled to the ground. ¡°You bastard!¡± The man cursed under his breath, a mix of frustration and resignation, yet clearly disinclined to prolong the altercation. As they descended, their grips slackened. His intention was to sprint to his feet and flee. For the horde emerging from the tent behind them swelled by the moment. Moreover, the earlier evacuees had evidently apprised the onlookers of the unfolding situation as they rushed towards the scene, clamoring and gesticulating. ¡°Apprehend him!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t let him get away!¡± The class monitors¡¯ voices reverberated as they surged forward. This only heightened his unease. A veteran of the reconnaissance platoon he may be, but tonight¡¯s mission hung in the balance. The mission unaccomplished would be tolerable. If captured¡­ He dared not fathom the repercussions upon his return. His impulse to flee surged. However, in the next heartbeat, he found himself once more weighed down, his form crashing to the ground afresh. Wang Ye sprang up and lunged, promptly pinning him down anew. ¡°Haha!¡± In that very juncture, the hearty laughter of Ye Sanshi echoed. Swiftly thereafter, Wang Ye felt a weight descend onto his back. Fuck! Someone had jumped on him. And it wasn¡¯t singular but a sequence of bodies. A minimum of three or four individuals. The veteran squad leaders from the Fourth Company were thoroughly exhilarated! They had anticipated a captivating spectacle. Yet, the timing of this field training had eluded them, just as the particulars had eluded them, as it was the scouts under the Police Reconnaissance Company Commander who had orchestrated the operation. Historically, it was typically the recruits who bore the brunt. However, the script had evidently flipped this year. And remarkably, there was a scout present who hadn¡¯t made a break for it. How could they not be exhilarated? Hence, upon witnessing Wang Ye¡¯s fall, and not wanting him to escape, they hastened to the scene. Upon assessing the tableau, they erupted into boisterous laughter before descending upon him. Ye Sanshi compressed Wang Ye¡¯s form, thrusting his head forward to address the individual underneath, ¡°Haha! Don¡¯t move, or I¡¯ll pummel you!¡± Chapter 182 - Chapter 182: Another Third-Class Merit Passing by? Chapter 182: Another Third-Class Merit Passing by? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Bastard! Damn, Yang Wei is such an idiot!¡± Somewhere a hundred meters away from the recruit camp. At this moment, the seven experienced scouts had gathered together. However, their expressions were far from positive. Especially their platoon leader, a first lieutenant, whose face was now flushed with anger. He had led the team to accomplish what seemed to be an almost guaranteed task. It was meant to be an enjoyable and simple mission. He had invested a significant amount of effort and had even promised substantial rewards to the other two platoon leaders in order to secure this mission. But now, everything had gone awry. He couldn¡¯t fathom the ridicule and disdain he would face upon his return from the other two platoon leaders. He couldn¡¯t envision how he would confront the Chief of Staff upon his return. After all, they were scouts! And what was their opposition? A collection of new recruits who had yet to leave the company and had merely undergone two months of basic training. Yet, this was the outcome. Not only had he bungled the operation, but he had also implicated another. He felt a sense of dizziness creeping over him. He could scarcely imagine the challenges that awaited him upon his return. It was profoundly mortifying! Of course, he wasn¡¯t the sole sufferer. The six other scouts beside him also appeared frustrated and resentful. What was originally intended as a straightforward and enjoyable task had turned into a scramble for control. Before his arrival, he had resorted to all manner of grandiloquent speeches, even boasting to his counterparts from different classes. But now, the situation had deteriorated to this extent¡­ Naturally, there were those whose predicament was more dire. The individual within the eight-person team had been apprehended by Wang Ye. At this instant, it was as though all his vitality had been drained from him. He sat on the ground, a picture of helplessness, as if he had lost his faculties. For he had railed and berated the Fourth Company for their lack of adherence to regulations, which had led to the veterans being tasked with sentry duty. Then¡­ Upon discovering that Wang Ye was indeed a fresh recruit, and the very one who had shattered Huang Dayong¡¯s 400-meter record, he was stupefied. This was his reaction. He was numb. In this moment, he harbored just one thought. Not a seasoned veteran? Could this new arrival truly be a recruit? I¡¯m done for, utterly finished! He was destined to become the laughingstock of the entire Iron Bones Hero Regiment. To transform into the crowning achievement of the Iron Blood Fourth Company. He was on the brink of becoming a blot on the police detective platoon! He had already lost his composure. Or perhaps, he didn¡¯t desire to regain it. He earnestly wished for this to be a mere dream. His shame was too profound for him to confront. He was averse to the notion of returning. How could he possibly make the journey back? How could he possibly face his comrades, his squad leader, and the platoon leader¡­ ¡°Haha! ¡®Wang Ye, you¡¯ve done well. You¡¯ve really made me proud!¡±¡® Wu Jianfeng exclaimed, embracing Wang Ye tightly. In contrast to the disheartened Scout before him, Wu Jianfeng felt an immense surge of elation coursing through him. Incredible, this was nothing short of incredible. They had apprehended a Scout! Undoubtedly, this was an unforeseen turn of events for him and everyone else. Granted, this development might be considered a disruption to the planned rehearsal. After all, the initial strategy involved the seasoned veterans executing a covert assault. By neutralizing all the sentries, they would then deploy a smoke bomb within one of the tents. The implication was that the entire recruit company would be incapacitated. At that point, Wu Jianfeng could adopt a stern demeanor and castigate the entire recruit company, using the situation as a teaching moment. He particularly aimed to emphasize the critical significance of sentry duty. He would emphasize it repeatedly, potentially increasing the number of sentries to two. Such was the original blueprint for the night operation. Yet now, Wu Jianfeng found himself unconcerned with adhering to that plan. Furthermore, despite the disruption of their original intentions, the opportunity for instruction was still present. He cast his gaze upon the dejected Scout in front of him. Wu Jianfeng¡¯s smile broadened. ¡°Quick, assist them into the tent. I¡¯ll personally oversee their return tomorrow!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± A few veteran squad leaders promptly snapped to attention, responding in unison. They then moved swiftly to lift Yang Wei, who offered no resistance whatsoever. The Scout needed to be placed within the tent, allowing for a thorough examination. This was a feat accomplished by the fourth company. Moreover, this was no occasion for the recruits to observe. The squad leaders would rotate shifts to form a protective cordon around him throughout the night. Not only would they witness the spectacle, but they would also ensure he remained captive, preventing any potential escape. They were prepared to forgo sleep. The scouts, who were once regarded with reverence, had been ensnared by the very recruits they had brought along! Such a sight was deeply satisfying. ¡°Stoke the fire. Squad leaders, resume your positions. Recruits without attire, return to your tents and don your uniforms.¡± Wu Jianfeng issued another directive. Although the training plan had been thwarted, the educational component could not be disregarded. Two minutes later, at the front of the tents. Both sides were illuminated by roaring bonfires. Wu Jianfeng also took a moment to don his attire. Standing before the assembly, the grin had faded from his countenance. ¡°The nine soldiers who were on sentry duty just now, step forward!¡± Wang Ye remained silent. But he raised his leg. The deputy squad leaders from the other classes followed suit. Nevertheless, Wang Ye managed to maintain an air of composure, unlike the slightly jittery demeanor displayed by the others. After the nine of them had stepped forward, Wu Jianfeng¡¯s gaze was piercing, scanning the other eight individuals. ¡°You are still the vice class presidents of your respective classes and the top performers in your classes. Yet, what was your performance just now?¡± Pausing for emphasis, Wu Jianfeng¡¯s voice escalated. ¡°The three concealed sentries were eliminated without a sound.¡± ¡°Six of the Night Guard members are right here. If it weren¡¯t for Wang Ye, what do you think would have become of you?¡± H Let me make it clear. In the event of an actual battle tonight, among these nine, except for Wang Ye, the rest of you would have to retrieve the white sheets from your backpacks and shroud yourselves with them.¡± With a somber demeanor, Wu Jianfeng¡¯s gaze shifted to the eight individuals. ¡°I observed some of you laughing just now. How could you dare to laugh? Was it amusing to witness a lifeless body? Do you believe that dying under such circumstances would render you martyrs?¡± Pointing sternly at the eight of them, Wu Jianfeng¡¯s words rang with severity. ¡°No, you would only be culprits. Because you failed in your duty, your duty as sentinels.¡± With a grave expression, Wu Jianfeng moved to a position behind Wang Ye and the others, now facing the remaining recruits. ¡°Allow me to elucidate. If Wang Ye exhibited your comportment on the battlefield, do you comprehend the ramifications we would be facing today?¡± ¡°I assure you, tonight we would all be consigned to death in service of our country. Do you genuinely believe we could prevail by lobbing a handful of grenades into a tent?¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s tone carried intense gravitas. Of course, this was also part of the plan¡¯s rehearsal. After a few seconds of silence, allowing for contemplation, Wu Jianfeng turned around and strode back to Wang Ye¡¯s side. His gaze fixed upon the nine of them as he spoke. ¡°Being a sentinel is your responsibility. Apart from Wang Ye, each of you will extract a notebook and inscribe the following statement one hundred times.¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± The eight men¡¯s faces blanched, yet they responded promptly. Without bestowing further attention, Wu Jianfeng moved away. With a deliberate step, he retraced his path and addressed the recruits behind him. ¡°Understand this: you have been fortunate tonight. You were not on duty when the attack transpired. However, I dare posit that had you replaced those eight, your performance wouldn¡¯t have fared any better.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t take your sentry duty lightly. Instead, engrave it in your minds. Reflect upon your responsibilities as sentries and commit them to memory. The next time your watch arrives, perpetually recall and remind yourself.¡± ¡°We are all soldiers, and a soldier must be unwavering while standing sentry. This principle extends beyond safeguarding your individual well-being; it encompasses the security of your comrades.¡± Having imparted his message, Wu Jianfeng dismissed the assembly. The eight vice-class leaders departed to retrieve their notebooks and pens. Wang Ye, however, was detained by Wu Jianfeng. Finally, Wang Ye was met with Wu Jianfeng¡¯s smile once more. ¡°Kid, you performed admirably tonight, but do not allow hubris to take root. Maintain this vigilance moving forward, do you comprehend?¡± ¡°Yes, sir! H Wang Ye offered a salutary smile. ¡°Hey, you rascal¡­¡± Abruptly, Wu Jianfeng¡¯s smile receded. He extended his hand to pat Wang Ye¡¯s shoulder, sighing in a manner that eluded Wang Ye¡¯s understanding. With that, Wu Jianfeng pivoted and made his way toward his tent. It was puzzling. Wang Ye regarded him with bewilderment. However, Wu Jianfeng did not turn around to offer an explanation. For there was nothing that necessitated explanation. To articulate it might merely complicate matters for Wang Ye. What remained unsaid was that had another individual undertaken tonight¡¯s events¡ªif not Wang Ye¡ªit would likely have amounted to yet another third-class merit! Indeed, it bore the semblance of a training scenario. Yet concealed within the recruit company¡¯s training were sundry avenues for meritorious achievement. Executing a feat of merit within the context of this night¡¯s exercise was in truth a formidable undertaking. Nevertheless, Wang Ye had accomplished it. Bestowing commendation for the successful early warning would be fitting, but Wang Ye had also apprehended a Scout. Alive. Were this situation to unfold on an actual battlefield, it would not be unreasonable to confer upon him a second-class merit. Naturally, capturing a living Scout proved to be an onerous feat even within a genuine combat environment. Nonetheless, the reality stood: Wang Ye had secured a living Scout. Had this task been undertaken by someone else, it would have merited, at the very least, a third-class merit in the aftermath of the incident. Yet, the individual responsible was none other than Wang Ye! In an era marked by tranquility, he had already garnered two third-class merits in advance of a full-fledged combative engagement. It was not that the training was forthcoming, nor was it the case that the outstanding third-class merit remained unfulfilled. The current Wang Ye was slated to undergo an interview and a subsequent military newspaper publication. Although the news had not yet circulated, upon their eventual return, as recruits graduated one after another, the third-class merit would undoubtedly be conferred. Wang Ye would inevitably bask in this distinction. Under such circumstances, bestowing yet another third-class merit would be excessive. Were this to be dispensed once more, word would inevitably spread, and external observers might opine that the Iron Bones Hero Regiment had orchestrated this situation. The aim? To prelude Wang Ye¡¯s arrival, manipulating the scouts to stage a performance that would render Wang Ye¡¯s contribution pivotal¡ªallowing the squad to fabricate this sensational narrative of a prodigious newcomer. In light of this scenario, extending the third-class merit would be counterproductive. Such a concession could precipitate apprehensions that Wang Ye and the Iron Bones Hero Regiment were colluding, despite the squad¡¯s presumed lack of complicity. After all, the concept of a novice recruit amassing an inordinate number of merits prior to enacting a combo was utterly preposterous. Observing Wu Jianfeng¡¯s retreating form, Wang Ye absentmindedly massaged his temple, promptly choosing not to dwell on the matter excessively. What did it matter? With time to spare until dawn, I can still catch a few hours of sleep. Although the recent upheaval had instilled him with a renewed vigor. Yet, he ought to retreat to rest, considering the training sessions scheduled for the morrow. Indeed, while his guard duty was not imminent, two recruits from Class Five had already been designated for advanced sentry duty. Therefore, Wang Ye could now retire for some rest. Unbeknownst to him, he had narrowly bypassed yet another third-class merit. Had he been apprised of the situation, he would doubtlessly have been left flabbergasted. Chapter 183 - Chapter 183: The Investigation Platoon Leader Is Here Chapter 183: The Investigation Platoon Leader Is Here Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Tran station Tin here to look for your company commander!¡± Beneath the night sky, Wang Ye had barely settled down when distant shouts broke through the silence. Though the voice was unfamiliar, Wang Ye could easily discern its source. It had to be the squad leader of the scouts who had assaulted them earlier. Wang Ye could surmise their intent in coming. They sought someone. They couldn¡¯t simply retreat in such a manner. While this behavior was quite awkward, abandoning a comrade and directly retreating would be even more humiliating if Wu Jianfeng personally escorted him back the next day. Before long, Wu Jianfeng¡¯s voice echoed from outside. ¡°Haha, so it¡¯s Platoon Leader Tian himself who¡¯s led the late-night ambush here! But, the night is too far gone to journey back now. How about we all squeeze into my tent? You folks can bunk together for the rime being. We¡¯ll see you off together tomorrow morning!¡± Beyond, Wu Jianfeng¡¯s words stirred caution in Platoon Leader Tian. Observing the few squad monitors who followed Wu Jianfeng as they chuckled and attempted to close in around him, Platoon Leader Tian promptly stepped back and said sternly, ¡°Fourth Company Commander, the day¡¯s mission has ended. I concede that the recruits you brought are exceptional, but we have fallen short. Now that the operation has concluded, you surely aren¡¯t considering coercion, are you?¡± Wu Jianfeng cleared his throat and cast a glance at rhe few seasoned squad leaders who had surrounded him with less-than-honorable intentions. Swiftly feigning anger, he retorted, ¡°Whatrs this? What are you all plotting? Platoon Leader Tian has been led to misunderstand.11 Following that, he turned to Platoon Leader Tian with a renewed grin.¡±Haha, indeed, the night conceals much. These lads are merely eager to admire Platoon Leader Tian s gallant demeanor up close.¡± Such words elicited an involuntary twitch from the corner of Platoon Leader Tian¡¯s mouth. What sort of gallant demeanor could he possibly exhibit tonight? Wu Jianfeng¡¯s grin returned. ¡°Well then, if your heart¡¯s set on departing, I won¡¯t hold you. Oh, and¡­ I could also offer you this freshly acquired captive from the recruits!¡± Wu Jianfeng swiveled around, casting a pointed gaze. Instantly, the platoon leader led the seasoned squad leader toward the rear tent. Meanwhile, Platoon Leader Tian¡¯s countenance grew rigid as Wu Jianfeng emphasized the term ¡°recruit captive,¡± yet he remained silent. Though they hadn¡¯t yet gleaned the precise circumstances, their view had been somewhat obscured earlier. Regardless, the fact remained that Yang Wei had faltered during the operation against rhe recruits. Before long, Yang Wei was brought forward. He caught sight of Platoon Leader Tian. Lowering his head, he murmured softly in shame, ¡°Platoon leader!¡± ¡°How embarrassing!¡± Suppressing his ire, Platoon Leader Tian scolded him. Afterward, he drew in a deep breath and addressed Wu Jianfeng, ¡°Very well, then I shall escort the fourth company commander away!¡± ¡°Farewell, no need for an escort!¡± Compared to his previous vexed expression, Wu Jianfeng¡¯s current look was rife with delight, as if it were their wedding night. ¡°Sigh, it¡¯s a pity hes in such heightened alertness. Otherwise, we could pin him down, snatch him up, and deliver him back to the team tomorrow. He¡¯s just far too vigilant!¡± Observing Squad Leader Tian¡¯s departure alongside Yang Wei, Ye Sanshi suddenly muttered. He didn¡¯t say it loudly, yet it didn¡¯t quite qualify as a whisper either. Platoon Leader Tian, who had just ventured into the shadowy abyss but hadn¡¯t yet been fuiiy consumed by the darkness, came to an abrupt halt and pivoted. Nevertheless, he held his tongue. After a beat, he ushered Yang Wei forward once more, soon vanishing into the enveloping night. Words seemed superfluous. The awkwardness had solidified into fact. Further utterances would merely compound rhe humiliation. Furthermore, he recognized Ye Sanshi¡¯s veracity. Had he not maintained an elevated state of vigilance just now, he would have surely found himself encircled by these seasoned soldiers. Their intent to strike was undeniable. Indeed, the mission to assess the recruits had terminated. However, did this signify the mission¡¯s close and a genuine prospect of harmony? Amid drills, the two sides designated ¡°dead¡± often clashed when cohabiting. In any case, these were soldiers with steeled nerves and constitutions. All exercised restraint in their attacks. Grave injuries necessitating medical attention were out of the question. The extent of harm hovered at most around contusions and abrasions. For this very reason, Ye Sanshi had no choice but to intervene. However, given a chance, the Fourth Company would gleefully hold him accountable and administer their own form of retribution. The Fourth Company¡¯s veterans c e r tainly wo uldn¡¯t mind. Who invited the scouts to hold themselves so loftily within the regiment? Not only that, they seemed to align themselves with the internal monitors. During internal clashes, they readily pounced on other companies. A plethora of guises and underhanded tactics. Their comeuppance was long overdue. Of course, in standard confrontations, single-handed victories over them were a rarity. Yet in this present scenario of one-against-many, success was well within their grasp. But Platoon Leader Tian knew his boundaries, exercising unflagging vigilance. He effectively denied them any openings. With Platoon Leader Tian¡¯s exit, the encampment swiftly slipped back into silence. This wasn¡¯t a college dormitory; it was a military barracks. Sleep followed regimented rules. Still, numerous recruits wrestled with insomnia due to these strictures. Nonetheless, they remained wakeful, muted in their restlessness. Wrapped beneath their blankets, they shut their eyes in pursuit of reprieve. The time read just past five in the morning. In the heart of winter, the world outside remained shrouded in darkness. Then, all at once¡­ ¡°Shhh! Shhhh!¡± The soul-punching whistle pierced the air. Wang Ye sensed he might have dozed off not too long ago. But at this very moment, the whistle s notes pierced the air, jolting Wang Ye awake as he promptly sat up. He wasn¡¯t the sole one roused; the occupants reacted in kind. Even those who were deep in slumber were swiftly awakened by those around him. Lounging in bed wasn¡¯t an option for soldiers, especially when a whistle dictated otherwise. ¡°A pressing directive has come from above. The front lines are tense, requiring immediate reinforcement. By my order, offload your packs and take only your firearms and ammo. Recruits, follow me, double-time!¡± Wu Jianfeng stood before them, his visage solemn as he delivered the command. This prompted a chorus of internal grumbles from the recruits. FUCK! ¡°Was just catching some shut-eye. Did the excitement have to hit so abruptly?¡± ¡°This is it. How far and how swiftly do they intend to make us sprint?¡± Wang Ye wasn¡¯t privy to the distance they¡¯d cover. However, he had a firm grasp on his running pace. He did, after all, have a flag to bear. Backlit by veterans¡¯ flashlights, the team began moving. Wu Jianfeng led the way, flashlight in hand. Wang Ye followed suit, his rifle slung over his back, the flag draped and damp from the night¡¯s dew. ¡°Pick up the pace, stay in stride with me. Don¡¯t hold back, young¡¯un.¡± Wu Jianfeng tore across the path at a furious pace, his speed rivaling that of a bare-handed three-kilometer sprint on the camp track. An added complication was the rugged terrain of this nocturnal mountain village. Thankfully, the road remained relatively flat. Though not paved, it stretched wide and level. The entire squad hurtled onward. Some twenty minutes later, their initial fervor had somewhat waned, yer they maintained their pace. Soon, they entered a town. Around 5 a.m., town lamps lay extinguished. Nearly a hundred fresh-faced soldiers coursed through its streets. The resounding cadence of footsteps caught the attention of early risers. Caution led them to gingerly crack open windows and doors, only to lay eyes on a troupe of uniformed soldiers sprinting by. Their apprehensions subsided, and they readily eased open windows and doors alike. Even though each runner clutched a firearm, the bystanders felt no apprehension. In fact, they were instilled with a sense of security. ¡°Poor youngsters, already thrown into drills like this mere hours after their arrival! Not an easy life for these kids! It¡¯s hardly dawn, and they¡¯re put through their paces!¡± An elderly gentleman stood at the window, gaze tracing the runners below. He couldn¡¯t help but sigh. Chapter 184 - Chapter 184: Becoming a Celebrity in the Team Chapter 184: Becoming a Celebrity in the Team Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Hmm? Why are you here?¡± The Chief of Staff happened to be on duty today. In the camp, as the wake-up call sounded, he put on his clothes and prepared to leave the duty room to wash up. However, the moment he opened the door, he was nearly shocked by the line of people standing at the entrance. Without making a sound, they stood there in formation. The communicator didn¡¯t even give him any warning. Curses flew through his mind as he struggled to steady the basin in his hand, preventing it from slipping out. ¡°Reporting to the chief, our operation last night¡­ it failed!¡± Platoon Leader Tian¡¯s voice grew softer, his head bowing in shame. He couldn¡¯t bring himself to meet the Chief of Staff¡¯s gaze. ¡°What¡¯s the situation?¡± The chief of staff remained composed. He used considerable effort to lift the small, yellow basin, but his tone remained steady. There was no trace of anger. Of course, Platoon Leader Tian understood that the storm would eventually subside. ¡°Report, I made an error in my strategy¡­¡± ¡°Sir, it¡¯s not the Platoon Leader¡¯s fault. It¡¯s mine. I¡­¡± ¡°Silence.¡± Platoon Leader Tian turned his head, shooting Yang Wei a harsh glare. ¡°Enough, all of you quiet down!¡± The Chief of Staff¡¯s voice cut through the tension. This scene played out just outside the regimental headquarters. They were standing at his door, and the wake-up call was still ringing. There they stood, making a spectacle of themselves. ¡°Everyone, come inside!¡± The chief of staff abandoned the idea of washing up for the moment. He turned on his heel and re-entered the office. ¡°Platoon Leader, I¡¯ll take responsibility for my mistake,¡± Yang Wei whispered, locking eyes with Platoon Leader Tian. ¡°Lower your head. I¡¯m your Platoon Leader. You don¡¯t need to say a word later. Keep quiet!¡± He glared, his voice a low scold. Platoon Leader Tian then led his men into the Chief of Staff¡¯s office. ¡°Tian Feng, lay out the situation clearly. Don¡¯t hold back anything!¡± Seated behind his desk, the staff officer fixed his gaze on the few individuals who entered. More specifically, his eyes were locked onto Platoon Leader Tian. ¡°Reporting to the chief, my tactical arrangements for last night¡¯s operation were incorrect, leading to the failure of the plan. Yang Wei was spotted by the recruits and got captured while trying to withdraw!¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± The Chief of Staff¡¯s hand, once resting on the table, clenched into a fist. His brows furrowed, and a low grunt escaped his lips. This sound carried his confusion, dissatisfaction, and¡­ disappointment. It even carried a hint of anger. ¡°What¡¯s the meaning of this!¡± He stared down, his fist slamming onto the table as he spoke. Genuine frustration had taken hold. His return from the firing range yesterday had already put him in a sour mood for missing out on a promising soldier like Wang Ye. Yet he had not expected to wake up to such disheartening news. His most skilled subordinates, the very best scouts across the entire regiment, were now telling him that they had faced complications while attempting to assault a group of new recruits who hadn¡¯t even finished their basic training. After all, their specialty was deep infiltration, intelligence gathering, and precise attacks in enemy territory. And now they were reporting a mission failure, with some of their own captured! A sudden pang hit the Chief of Staff. It was as though his liver was on fire, burning with frustration. His gaze shifted from the downcast Tian Feng. Upon catching the Chief of Staff¡¯s gaze, Yang Wei clenched his teeth and spoke again, ¡°Reporting to the chief, it¡¯s my fault. My carelessness led to the failure of the operation. I¡¯m ready to take full responsibility!¡± ¡°Bang!¡± The chief of staff¡¯s fist hit the table as he stood up. ¡°Take responsibility my foot!¡± He couldn¡¯t hold it in any longer. His eyes shifted from Yang Wei, then back to Tian Feng. With a mixture of disappointment and frustration, he stated, ¡°You¡¯ve let me down. Scouts! You are my pride, the pride of our Iron Bones Hero Regiment. You¡¯re the sharp blades wielded by the stalwart men of our Iron Bones Hero Regiment. Yet, what are you showing me now? How am I supposed to explain this to the Regiment Commander?¡± Inhaling deeply, the Chief of Staff continued, ¡°When our regiment drew a sharp blade to slaughter a chicken, we ended up nicking the chicken¡¯s neck. Worse, the blade broke. Shameful! You¡¯re not living up to the title of scout.¡± Tian Feng and his comrades stood in formation, their faces flushed, heads bowed. They had envisioned this scene on their return. In fact, they had considered it the moment their mission failed. But facing the reality was another matter entirely. The Chief of Staff was furious, yet they were powerless. Gritting his teeth, the Chief of Staff stewed in silence for several minutes, gradually calming himself and suppressing his anger. He turned to Tian Feng and spoke in a low, intense tone, ¡°Give me the full account.¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Despite his embarrassment, Tian Feng launched into an account of the events of the previous night. He began with the pre-operation plan and continued on. Initially, the Chief of Staff seemed unaffected. He didn¡¯t see any glaring issues with the plan. However, when the story reached the point where they encountered the sentry¡­ When he recounted Yang Wei¡¯s encounter with the recruit, how the recruit had evaded him and shouted, ¡°Enemy Attack!¡± ¡°What¡¯s the name of that new recruit?!¡± The question erupted from the Chief of Staff. Strangely, a certain figure popped into his mind even as he spoke. ¡°Wang Ye!¡± Platoon Leader Tian replied, ¡°After Yang Wei was captured, we confirmed with the Fourth Company that the recruit was Wang Ye, the one who shattered the 400-meter obstacle record in the regiment.¡± ¡°It¡¯s really him!¡± The Chief of Staff was taken aback. Simultaneously, he sensed that the anger within him had evaporated, replaced by another sentiment. ¡°Bastard, no, we can¡¯t let this slide!¡± The Chief of Staff clenched his teeth, suddenly standing up. Ignoring the bewildered looks from Tian Feng and the others, he dashed out of the room without even bothering to don his hat. ¡°The eight of you, wait here for me!¡± Only after he left did he recall that the other eight individuals were still in the room. He spun around and hurried away, not waiting for their response. Tian Feng was dumbstruck. What was happening? The storm had brewed and vanished just as quickly, dissipating right above his head? Among the eight, Yang Wei was silent, the rest looking to their Platoon Leader in confusion. Tian Feng shared their bewilderment. Yet he was their Platoon Leader. The Chief of Staff¡¯s wrath had abated for the time being, which was a positive development. Though the day¡¯s blunder had occurred and the issue wasn¡¯t resolved, it was better to navigate things in this state. ¡°Let¡¯s head back for now!¡± Truth be told, he didn¡¯t wish to return right away. He dreaded facing the other detectives again. But lingering wasn¡¯t a solution either. Wearing a feigned sense of composure, he returned to camp. He had no intention of discussing the previous night¡¯s debacle. After all, Wu Jianfeng and the Fourth Company¡¯s seasoned soldiers were still out in the field. News of the failure wouldn¡¯t reach them so quickly. Unbeknownst to Tian Feng, at that very moment, Wu Jianfeng, having calculated the morning wake-up time, had ordered everyone to halt during their almost hour-long rapid march. After a brief rest, he produced a mobile phone. Coincidentally, this location was far from civilization but managed to catch a signal. ¡°Ha! Right, right¡­ Battalion Commander, I can¡¯t return right now, so I need to trouble you to claim credit from the Regiment Commander!¡± ¡°Ha, exactly¡­ That¡¯s right. Wang Ye is a member of our 4th Company, and he¡¯s also under your command. Plus, I was leading the new recruits, which is akin to you leading them. It¡¯s not like I¡¯m doing you a favor!¡± ¡°Ha, fine then. Battalion Commander, I¡¯ll leave it in your hands!¡± Seeing Wu Jianfeng hang up, the instructor who had been grinning at the sidelines murmured, ¡°Cannon, you¡¯re in high spirits!¡± The moniker ¡°Cannon¡± had been conferred upon the Second Battalion Commander by the officers and soldiers of the second battalion due to his fiery temperament. This originated from Li Yunlong¡¯s words, ¡°Second Battalion Commander, where¡¯s your damn Italian cannon?¡± Given that ¡°Italian cannon¡± didn¡¯t sound particularly flattering, it was shortened to ¡°cannon.¡± Of course, this label was used only behind the Battalion Commander¡¯s back. Uttering it to his face was akin to searching for trouble. Wu Jianfeng chuckled. ¡°Hehe, you¡¯re right. He¡¯s probably ecstatic, not even bothering to brush his teeth. He¡¯s likely out somewhere by now.¡± The previous night¡¯s incident had been a humiliation for the recon platoon and the Chief of Staff. However, for Wu Jianfeng, the Fourth Company, and even the Second Battalion, it was a matter of honor. Wu Jianfeng¡¯s new recruits had managed to outmaneuver the scouting platoon. What a boost to their reputation. This event needed to be widely circulated. The request for credit from the regimental commander was just a pretext for publicizing the matter. Furthermore, Wu Jianfeng had secretly advised the battalion commander to keep an eye on the Chief of Staff. Wang Ye was once again in the spotlight. They needed to ensure his achievements were acknowledged without crossing into arrogance. ¡°Look at the company commander, grinning from ear to ear. Brother Wang, you¡¯re in the spotlight again!¡± By the roadside wasteland, Wang Ye sat alone in front of the team, clutching the flag in his arms. However, Qin Li and the others had taken a break and couldn¡¯t resist standing up and approaching. ¡°Hehe, it¡¯s no big deal. I¡¯m used to it!¡± Wang Ye replied nonchalantly to the compliments from his comrades. Of course, even though his words seemed somewhat pretentious, Qin Li and the rest didn¡¯t think much of it. On the contrary, Qin Li said with envy, ¡°That¡¯s right, that¡¯s right. Brother Wang, you¡¯re incredible. You¡¯re the center of attention in such a grand performance! And here you are, sitting calmly.¡± ¡°If it were me, I¡¯d definitely hold this flag and strike a heroic pose to let everyone admire my imposing presence!¡± Wang Ye looked at him speechlessly. ¡°Do you think I wasn¡¯t tired just now?¡± These guys hadn¡¯t carried the flag, so they had no idea how exhausting it was to charge with that thing. H Hehe, even if you¡¯re tired, you still have to put on a strong front. Sadly, we don¡¯t have the chance!¡± Liang Fan chimed in with a smile. Afterward, he spoke up again, ¡°Brother Wang, you¡¯re truly remarkable this time. A scout! You caught the enemy scout. Just look at how our captain is on the phone right now. Once you get back, you¡¯ll definitely become a hero in our unit!¡± ¡°Actually, Brother Wang is already a hero in our unit. It¡¯s just that we don¡¯t know about it because we haven¡¯t officially joined the game yet. Remember, Brother Wang shattered our team¡¯s 400-meter obstacle record!¡± Yan Zhiming added, grinning. Wang Ye smiled and responded, ¡°Who cares? Whether I¡¯m famous or not doesn¡¯t matter. I¡¯m still just a recruit.¡± ¡°Hey, Brother Wang, do you think I¡¯ll award you another third-class merit this time?¡± Gu Yingnan added in a hushed voice. Wang Ye was momentarily taken aback, then smiled and said, ¡°You¡¯re overthinking it. It¡¯s just one training session. Handing out third-class merits for that? Third-class merits don¡¯t mean much!¡± In reality, Wang Ye had limited understanding of how to earn a third-class merit. However, he had a feeling that obtaining one shouldn¡¯t be so simple. The first one was for saving a life. The second involved a new recruit breaking a team record. The third method, which he couldn¡¯t accomplish himself, was a mystery. As for the situation at hand, Wang Ye found it even more amusing. While capturing the enemy scout was impressive and would surely garner attention, he was still a soldier of the Iron Bones Hero Regiment. This wasn¡¯t a major operation or exercise, so earning recognition shouldn¡¯t be so straightforward. If any other recruit had achieved this, they might be rewarded. But if it were Wang Ye, he¡¯d likely receive verbal praise from the Regimental Commander when he returned¡­ ¡°Shhh! Shhhh! Assemble!¡± At that moment, Wu Jianfeng concluded his conversation with the instructor. He picked up his whistle once more and blew it. This wasn¡¯t their scheduled resting spot from earlier in the morning. The break had been prompted by Wu Jianfeng¡¯s desire to share the good news and thwart Sixth Brother¡¯s potential attempt to renege on the arrangement and swoop in to claim the location. With the call now done, it was time to resume their march. Chapter 185 - Chapter 185: Shining All Over Chapter 185: Shining All Over Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Yanzi, have Yingying bring this carton of milk to school later and share it with her classmates!¡± At the residence of the regimental commander, following the wake-up call in the camp, the commander also made his way to the entrance to change his shoes and get ready to leave. However, his mood soured when he noticed Wu Jianfeng¡¯s carton of milk. He immediately informed his wife, who was busy preparing breakfast for their daughter. ¡°Heh, weren¡¯t you not planning to deliver it?¡± The commander¡¯s wife chuckled and inquired, ¡°If you don¡¯t consume it now, it will go to waste when it expires!¡± The regimental commander didn¡¯t elaborate any further. In fact, he genuinely felt that way. ¡°Mm, alright!¡± The regimental commander¡¯s wife smiled and concurred. She was already aware of the story behind the carton of milk. They were even acquainted with the name and accomplishments of this recruit, Wang Ye. Before long, the regimental commander donned his shoes and stepped outside with a thermos flask in hand. He was gearing up to head to the regimental headquarters for a new day of work. ¡°One, two, one!¡± Through the wall, catching the sound of the bugle call from the camp, the commander¡¯s slightly dampened mood from encountering the carton of milk earlier was revitalized. After a few minutes of jogging, the regimental commander reached the camp gate. However, at this precise moment, he halted in his tracks. This was because he spotted someone standing there. The Chief of Staff was without his cap. He stood by the gate, gazing over. As soon as he saw him, he also noticed the regiment commander. Promptly, the Chief of Staff jogged over. ¡°Regiment Commander!¡± ¡°What brings you here?¡± The regimental commander inquired, puzzled. ¡°Regiment Commander, there¡¯s something 1 need to discuss with you!¡± ¡°What is it?¡± The commander¡¯s demeanor shifted, adopting a serious tone. He surmised that something must have occurred. After all, the Chief of Staff had been waiting for him by the gate even without wearing his cap. At this juncture, he couldn¡¯t fathom why the Chief of Staff hadn¡¯t called his home or dispatched a messenger to notify him in case of an emergency. Instead, he chose to wait by the gate. However, at that moment, a vehicle pulled up at the camp gate. Subsequently, an individual hastily disembarked from the vehicle. Observing the regimental commander and the Chief of Staff not far from the entrance, the person strode toward them. This spectacle left the sentries at the gate flabbergasted. What was unfolding? Had something significant occurred today? Merely two minutes had elapsed since the sentry had been stationed, and already the Chief of Staff was on site. The regiment commander had only just arrived, and the second battalion commander had also arrived in his vehicle. Naturally, the sentry refrained from asking. Maintaining a solemn expression, they gripped their firearm and stood vigilantly. ¡°Regiment Commander!¡± The second battalion commander greeted with a grin as he approached and saluted. After exchanging pleasantries with the regimental commander, he sustained his saluting stance and directed a smile at the Chief of Staff. ¡°Chief of Staff, you¡¯re here as well!¡± The Chief of Staff¡¯s countenance bore a palpable sense of displeasure. He hadn¡¯t anticipated Lin Hai¡¯s swift arrival. The regimental commander had only just gotten there, and already Lin Hai had rushed over. The regimental commander caught sight of Lin Hai¡¯s grin and then glanced at the Chief of Staff¡¯s somber expression. This left him even more perplexed. ¡°Lin Hai, what¡¯s the matter?¡± He directed his query straight at the second battalion commander. ¡°Hehe, Regiment Commander, I¡¯ve come to seek your assistance!¡± Disregarding the Chief of Staff¡¯s displeased visage, the second battalion commander chuckled and explained. He wasn¡¯t privy to the conversation that had transpired between the Chief of Staff and the regimental commander, but it didn¡¯t matter. He was here now, and if the Chief of Staff was contemplating drastic measures, he wouldn¡¯t go along with it. True, the Chief of Staff was older than him. Nonetheless, he had already consented to this matter, and the Regiment Commander had also given his approval. How could he let them backtrack on their word? ¡°Seeking recognition? What kind of achievement?¡± The regimental commander¡¯s confusion deepened. He was certainly aware of the training protocols within the new recruits¡¯ company, but he hadn¡¯t delved into the specifics. After all, the individual responsible for the recruits¡¯ company training was Wu Jianfeng¡¯s direct superior, and above him was the Chief of Staff. For instance, he knew that the reconnaissance platoon had simulated an attack on the recruits¡¯ company the previous night. He knew it was part of the training, but he wasn¡¯t aware of the precise timing and date of the exercise, so he hadn¡¯t inquired. After all, he held the position of a regimental commander, overseeing the entire regiment. Such minor matters could be addressed post-event. ¡°Hehe, Regiment Commander, Platoon Leader of the Recon Platoon personally led his troops in an assault on the new recruits last night!¡± At this juncture, the second battalion commander grinned and continued. Ignoring the Chief of Staff¡¯s unpleased expression, the second battalion commander regarded the slightly taken aback regimental commander and went on, ¡°Platoon Leader Tian and his team fell short. A new recruit on sentry duty detected the advancing scout, dodging his attack and thereby alerting the entire company ahead of time. In the end, he even apprehended the attacking Scout!¡± In all honesty, at that very moment, the battalion commander¡¯s own expression was even more stunned. He glanced at the Chief of Staff and noted his sullen countenance, which he didn¡¯t refute. The regimental commander swiftly inferred that what seemed a tad implausible was indeed true. Of course, he wasn¡¯t the sole person flabbergasted. Behind them, the sentry gripping his firearm maintained outward silence, but his inner monologue was rife with expletives. Damn, what a surprise. What explosive news! The Recon Platoon leader personally orchestrating an assault on the recruits of the new recruits¡¯ company. The operation failing and one perpetrator captured alive. Incredible! That recruit was incredible! Truly incredible! Even the Recon Platoon had their off days! He couldn¡¯t help but yearn to abandon his post. He wished to return and share what he¡¯d overheard with his fellow comrades. This revelation was beyond belief. Looking back, during their stint as new recruits, these guys had given them a good thrashing. He had been sleeping soundly when an unusual smoke bomb was introduced, almost suffocating him. Now, a new recruit had assisted him in channeling his frustration! ¡°Who is this recruit?¡± The regimental commander inquired while glancing at Lin Hai. However, his gaze then shifted to the Chief of Staff and back to Lin Hai. ¡°Could it be Wang Ye?¡± Recruit companies weren¡¯t numerous in his memory. Yet, Wang Ye¡¯s name, not to mention his face, surfaced distinctly whenever the name was mentioned. ¡°Yes, sir! Commander, it was Wang Ye who took action.¡± Lin Hai confirmed with a spirited tone. This exacerbated the Chief of Staff¡¯s already unpleasant expression. The truth was, the Chief of Staff¡¯s displeasure wasn¡¯t solely a reaction to Lin Hai¡¯s statement. It was because his plan was now on the verge of collapse. In his presence, Lin Hai would undoubtedly persist in urging him to retract his request for Wang Ye¡¯s participation. There was scarcely any chance of this occurring. In this instant, as the regimental commander learned that the responsible party was indeed Wang Ye, he experienced a brief moment of surprise before breaking into a smile. ¡°This guy is truly full of surprises!¡± At this juncture, he looked toward the Chief of Staff. At this moment, the regimental commander grasped the situation. Of course, one who¡¯d attained the post of regimental commander, not to mention his exceptional experience, couldn¡¯t remain oblivious to his subordinates¡¯ personalities and dispositions. The Chief of Staff must be regretting his course of action. They¡¯d come to meet with him, aiming to persuade him and subsequently involve Wang Ye in the investigation platoon. The potential advantages were substantial. While the reconnaissance platoon would unquestionably lose face this time, Wang Ye¡¯s integration into their ranks would equate to him being one of them. Wang Ye¡¯s exceptional capabilities would transform the investigation team into an impressive entity. What was there to ridicule? Though it might still entail some embarrassment, it was undeniably better than the present circumstances. More importantly, Wang Ye was undoubtedly impressive! From the regimental commander¡¯s standpoint, this soldier held no unfavorable attributes. He demonstrated excellent military qualities, commendable physical fitness, exceptional execution skills, and steadfast loyalty. Currently, a new factor needed to be factored in¡ªheightened vigilance. This aspect was crucial for a soldier. His entire demeanor radiated excellence. Truthfully, had Wang Ye not been an Iron Bones Hero Regiment recruit¡­ If, instead, he hailed from the concentration camp recruits, the regimental commander would have undoubtedly devised a means to secure his placement. Naturally, if he genuinely belonged to the training camp, the prospect of securing such a soldier would be improbable. Even his instructors would consider him a treasure; how could he relinquish such an asset? ¡°Very well, a Chief of Staff and a Battalion Commander. I assumed there might be something of significance transpiring here. Let¡¯s go, let¡¯s return. I¡¯ll visit the Seventh Company today. Kindly abstain from troubling me!¡± The regimental commander turned around. Originally intending to proceed to the regimental headquarters, he now had a change of heart. Absurd, why willingly subject himself to further pestering? He intended to evade these two individuals and instead head to the border defense company for a work inspection. ¡°Move quickly¡­ Hurry¡­ Two each. The water source is over there, fill your water bottles yourselves. Once you¡¯re done, grab your backpacks. Move it. We¡¯ll eat breakfast on the go. Let¡¯s pick up our gear and keep moving.¡± It was seven in the morning, and the sky was already illuminated. However, everyone had already returned to the mountains. Occasional individuals were spotted smoking in the vicinity. They stood upon a concrete road. Several vehicles were parked along the road. There was a mobile dining cart, a military medical vehicle, and three military trucks. Wu Jianfeng¡¯s voice resounded as he called out instructions by the dining cart. Simultaneously, a cluster of recruits formed a line to receive their morning meal. In reality, each individual only received two steamed buns. Upon finishing their food, they would queue up for water and then proceed to the trucks to retrieve their backpacks. ¡°Goodness! How can anyone eat this? It¡¯s practically as hard as a brick.¡± Positioned beneath the truck, Wang Ye was now pacing alongside his Class 5 companions. At this instance, as the class leaders announced the names associated with the backpacks, Qin Li, situated beside them, tapped the two steamed buns against each other, resulting in a dull ¡°dong dong¡± sound. Oddly enough, one would scarcely fathom that the sound was that of two steamed buns colliding. ¡°Hehe, it¡¯s still edible. Eat it slowly. Pair a mouthful of steamed bun with a sip of water!¡± Beside them, Zhang Ping¡¯an chuckled in a simple-minded manner. ¡°This seems more fitting for a night snack. Why are they giving this to us now?¡± Wan Baojiang grumbled in a downcast tone. In this moment, Wang Ye had no steamed bun in hand. He discreetly tucked one into his pocket. Upon the platoon leader¡¯s call of his name, he stepped forward to claim his backpack. Offering his fellow Class 5 mates a friendly grin, he advised, ¡°Consider this part of the training. Enjoy it at your own pace.¡± With that, Wang Ye hoisted his backpack and moved ahead. He needed to be at the forefront of the group. Earlier, he¡¯d contemplated retrieving his backpack, but he¡¯d relinquished it to the instructor. Now, he had to reclaim it and continue carrying the load. Chapter 186 - Chapter 186: Repaying Kindness with Enmity Chapter 186: Repaying Kindness with Enmity Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Recalling the bitter and the sweet, though our living conditions have improved, we mustn¡¯t forget that during the Long March, we martyrs survived on roots and even lacked those. Everyone must consume these two steamed buns this morning. If anyone dares to squander them, they¡¯ll go without sustenance during training!¡± Beside the unit, Wu Jianfeng pulled out a megaphone and proclaimed. The cold, dense steamed bun was indeed hardly palatable. The main issue was its lack of sweetness. When chewed, it crumbled like dry flour. Those recruits unfamiliar with this sustenance found it quite a challenge to swallow. Nonetheless, no matter how challenging, it had to be ingested. Among the troops progressing at a standard pace, each individual gripped a steamed bun in one hand and a water bottle in the other, nibbling and sipping. Wang Ye was no exception. At this instant, the instructor still held the flag while allowing him to eat first. From behind, Wu Jianfeng¡¯s voice echoed, ¡°1 understand some of you might be thinking, what era is this? However, 1 wish to convey. Remember, the true battleground isn¡¯t our current environment. Once we¡¯re in combat, losing our supplies means reverting to the standard of living of that era. For no matter how advanced society becomes, wilderness won¡¯t yield canned food. Self-heating military rations don¡¯t grow on trees. When you¡¯re thrust into such a situation, this steamed bun becomes an extravagant hope. Tree bark, grass roots, insects¡ªanything that sustains the body, you must consume!¡± Marching while consuming cold steamed buns served as an educational lesson and a facet of training. It wasn¡¯t an arduous task, but it felt somewhat wasteful. Wang Ye consumed two steamed buns and drank at least half a flask of water. Although they didn¡¯t taste great, they did satiate hunger. With just those two steamed buns, Wang Ye felt slightly full. However, this sensation was fleeting. Soon, the digestive training commenced. Out of nowhere, a few smoke grenades descended from the hillside adjacent to the troop. ¡°Enemy assault, gas attack!¡± Wu Jianfeng bellowed. All the squad leaders hollered at the top of their lungs, instructing everyone to don protective masks. They weren¡¯t ordered to engage the enemy. Instead, after donning their gas masks, they were directed to swiftly traverse the blue zone. Yet, Sixth Brother raced ahead of everyone, leaving cigarettes on the path. After covering at least 200 to 300 meters, Wang Ye, who had recently consumed quite a bit of water, sensed his stomach churning and his breath growing labored. After all, he was running while wearing a gas mask. Nonetheless, this wasn¡¯t the climax of the discomfort but merely the initiation. Thirty minutes later, Wu Jianfeng pointed to a mountain ahead, declaring it to be the enemy¡¯s position. Assault training. Across the mountainous wilderness, thorns and grass blanketed the ground. All had to advance by crawling. Their short spears maneuvered in circles, tumbled, and vaulted¡­ Field training constituted a baptism for the fresh recruits. This marked the process of imbuing a recruit who had previously acquired fragments of military skills and tactics with comprehensive knowledge through field training. Concurrently, it constituted the transformation of an individual clothed in military uniform from a civilian into a soldier. Though the time was relatively brief. A span of four days and three nights paled in comparison to the three months of the recruits¡¯ tenure. Yet, these few days held unparalleled significance for the entire recruit company. They represented a brief window for collective metamorphosis. ¡°Brother Wang, do you still have those?¡± Following lunch on the third day, amidst the wild expanse, everyone took a respite. Just as Wang Ye returned to his seat, Yan Zhiming approached. ¡°Hmm? Which ones?¡± Wang Ye gazed at him, momentarily puzzled. ¡°Those¡­ the ones for your shoes!¡± An eighteen or nineteen-year-old lad lacked Wang Ye¡¯s seasoned astuteness. Despite having purchased the item and now being an adult, discussing it still managed to make him blush with embarrassment. ¡°Oh, the shoe pads! Yes, why? Are you running low?¡± By the third day, they had marched nearly a hundred kilometers. This item indeed consumed a substantial amount of energy. However, Class 5 had acquired two packs per individual. The service center supplied packs containing 10 pads each. In theory, this should have sufficed for changing two or three times a day. ¡°No, it¡¯s just¡­ the sides of my groin have chafed, so¡­ well, you know¡­¡± The more Yan Zhiming spoke, the quieter his voice became, and his face reddened. Wang Ye, on the other hand, was a bit flabbergasted. Heavens, he was using it in the wrong place! ¡°Pfft!¡± A chuckle escaped Wang Ye, prompting Yan Zhiming¡¯s cheeks to redden even more. In actuality, this was also due to Wang Ye¡¯s relatively carefree situation. Additionally, he was leading the unit with the flag, which meant he spent minimal time with his comrades trailing behind. Thus, he remained relatively unaware of their circumstances. In reality, someone¡¯s crotch had already given way on the first day. The army-issued undergarments were of good quality, but comfort-wise, the material left something to be desired. Furthermore, not everyone received the best-fitting specifications. Coping within the confines of the camp wasn¡¯t an issue, even during a five-kilometer run. However, this wasn¡¯t a mere five kilometers. Each day, they traversed a minimum of 4.0 kilometers. The Long March, combined with the local hot and humid climate, exacerbated the situation. In such circumstances, experiencing chafing and tearing was not uncommon. Yet, it was far from ordinary. When this affliction struck, the pain was genuine. Once a tear transpired, every step sent searing agony through the wound. Without addressing it, proper marching was virtually impossible. Hence, recruits grappling with this issue would clandestinely procure shoe pads and fasten them around the wound. Certainly¡­ the outcome was notably effective. No more rubbing, as the sweat was absorbed by the pad, relieving the pain. The sole downside lay in the slightly awkward gait and heightened pad consumption. Running low on his own supply, Yan Zhiming sought to obtain some from Wang Ye. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ve got an unopened pack here!¡± Wang Ye grinned and glanced back at his backpack. ¡°No need for so many. Just give me a few for tomorrow!¡± Yan Zhiming was genuinely embarrassed. For a man to employ this item for his groin! ¡°If you need more, you can fill in the gaps!¡± Wang Ye retrieved an unopened pack and tossed it to him. However, as he did so, he uttered something that caused Yan Zhiming to splutter. ¡°Splat, consider it a covering service!¡± ¡°Haha!¡± Wang Ye burst into laughter. Shortly after, Yan Zhiming returned to Class Five. Wang Ye stowed his backpack once more and reclined against the flagpole firmly planted in the ground. Having settled into a reclined position, he shifted to his side and cradled the firearm within his arms. He not only held it with both hands but even secured it between his legs before daring to shut his eyes. The incident of the stolen firearm remained vivid in Wang Ye¡¯s memory, especially since it had occurred again the previous afternoon. Resting now, it served as a rather potent reminder for Wang Ye. In the afternoon, they endured another 20-kilometer training session. Prior to nightfall, the entire company reached a township elementary school. The food cart had already been stationed on the school field and illuminated. Ouyang Mingyue and the other two female military doctors had also arrived. However, what took Wang Ye and the others by surprise were the presence of two young girls. This caused the recruits to covertly steal glances at him. But it remained at that. Any soul who dared approach would surely receive a swift kick from the class monitor¡­ No need to tarnish the soldier¡¯s image. Hence, even when dismissed from the field, all eyes remained directed toward that area. Only those genuinely unwell or injured sought out the team medics. Led by the proactive squad leader, they set off to locate the two military doctors. Of course, the idea of approaching was inconceivable. The team medics had already supplied Vaseline. Applying a bit and using a sanitary pad could resolve the issue. ¡°Hey, Brother Wang, why are there two girls here?¡± After planting the flag, Wang Ye returned to the vicinity of Class 5. His first clandestine move was to approach and converse in hushed tones. ¡°How would 1 know!¡± Although Wang Ye marched at the helm of the formation, interactions had remained minimal, leaving him clueless about the origins of these two girls. Truthfully, there weren¡¯t merely two young girls present; a middle-aged woman in her fifties was also among them. Wang Ye surmised that these individuals might be teachers from the school. And his presumption was accurate. Post-dinner, it was announced that they would present an entertainment for the company. Two young girls, one singing and the other dancing. During their introduction, they revealed themselves as teachers hailing from the school. Educators who had journeyed here to teach. Ah, courtesy begets courtesy, prompting the recruits to reciprocate. Despite their exhaustion over the past few days. However, tonight, four women were in attendance¡­ All, including the lady who identified herself as the principal, there were a total of five. Roused by the stirrings of youthful fervor, the recruits were brimming with energy. Those gifted in song willingly ascended the stage and shared their voices. Take Gu Yingnan from Class Five, for instance. Despite having incinerated his criminal record, he skillfully showcased his singing and dancing prowess¡­ ¡°Do you want to step up there and flaunt your talents? You¡¯re shining in every corner of our recruit company. Can¡¯t afford to lag behind in this department, can you?¡± Seated beside Wang Ye, Ye Sanshi suddenly turned toward him, whispering with a grin. ¡°Class monitor, my military serenades are reserved for the company¡¯s amusement,¡± Wang Ye replied sotto voce, a smile playing on his lips. Swiftly, a pat landed on Wang Ye¡¯s back¡­ Ah, well, that¡¯s because Wang Ye had promptly bent and evaded. If not for that, the pat might have graced his head. The military serenade went something like, ¡°Is this how it¡¯s done?¡± Tears would doubtless grace the field, and perhaps she¡¯d manage a tad more sleep tonight, reducing the morning¡¯s potential class count by one. Even Ouyang Mingyue, the military doctor, graced the stage with a song. The impromptu celebration held fleeting existence. By around eight in the evening, the two schoolteachers ushered the two female military doctors back to their quarters. The elder principal enjoyed a personal room, while the fresh recruits were allocated three classrooms on the second floor. One row equated to one room. No lights illuminated the classrooms; the primary school abstained from nocturnal classes. Yet, all were equipped with flashlights. Light sources were not lacking. As they entered the classroom, Ye Sanshi directed his flashlight toward the blackboard. Instantaneously, the words inscribed on the blackboard entered the view of everyone in the second row. ¡°A warm salute to Uncle Soldiers!¡± Spanning the center were these few words. An abundance of doodled smiley faces and petite, slanting characters adorned the board. ¡°I¡¯m Liu Ziming. Good night, military uncles!¡± ¡°I¡¯m Li Yun. Soldiers hold my heart.¡± The entire blackboard was near-full with words and sketches. In that instant, Wang Ye found himself momentarily dazed. He glanced at the abstract smiley faces on the blackboard, then at the skewed script and heart-shaped blossoms. During that juncture, Wang Ye seemed to witness a throng of children frolicking beneath the blackboard. They earnestly penned and drew. He even caught sight of a small child not quite tall enough dragging a stool over, ascending it, and proudly presenting the words and illustrations they wished to leave behind. His heart swelled. In truth, at that precise moment, those more emotional among the recruits found it tough to hold back tears when confronted by the abrupt content on the blackboard. The past three days and two nights had proven profoundly exhausting. The fleeting delight just now had been purely kindled by the opposite gender¡¯s presence. But presently, deep within, everyone resonated with the conviction that the preceding tribulations were worth it. Tightly gripping the steel spear, Wang Ye experienced a release of tension. Then, he let out a soft laugh, a gentle touch of his nose as he whispered with a smile to the side, ¡°These kids are so enthusiastic. I¡¯m tempted to get them some exercise books as a token of gratitude!¡± Chapter 187 - Chapter 187: The End Point of Training Chapter 187: The End Point of Training Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Salute!¡± Early the following morning, the recruits didn¡¯t even sound their wake-up whistle. It was the class leaders who roused them individually. However, even after they gathered downstairs, the principal and two female teachers still made an appearance. And so, this scene unfolded. Wu Jianfeng stood at the forefront of the team and bellowed with gusto, saluting the trio of teachers. ¡°We extend our gratitude to the three teachers for welcoming us. Our thanks also go to the two female volunteer teachers for their commendable efforts. 1 must mention their painstaking work in coordinating the students to present gifts to everyone¡­¡± Naturally, Wang Ye¡¯s attempt at returning kindness with animosity was simply unattainable. Bright and early in the morning, after rousing, everyone wiped clean the chalkboard scribbles and penned a few words of encouragement each, to gift to the children who would attend class later. ¡°Little Ya, I¡¯m almost inclined to enlist!¡± One of the two female teachers said sotto voce to her companion as the team departed. ¡°Company Commander, how much farther? When do you anticipate our arrival today?¡± In front of the recruits, Wang Ye still begrudgingly held onto a flag he had no desire to bear. Accelerating his pace to catch up with Wu Jianfeng, Wang Ye whispered in a hushed tone, ¡°What¡¯s the matter? Can¡¯t handle it?¡± Wu Jianfeng chuckled, glancing at the flag in Wang Ye¡¯s grasp. ¡°What¡¯s the fuss about bearing it? It¡¯s simply a pole!¡± Even though Wang Ye harbored reservations, he couldn¡¯t possibly voice them openly. ¡°Indeed, as long as you can carry it. You¡¯re genuinely capable of hoisting the flag. How about this? In the future, when we march out as a company, we¡¯ll let you carry the standard of our Fourth Company?¡± Wang Ye inwardly berated himself upon hearing this. Why did he ask? ¡°Haha¡­¡± Wang Ye managed an awkward smile, ¡°Well, Company Commander, I¡¯m a fresh recruit and I¡¯m not certain if 1 can shoulder this considerable responsibility. Regarding the Fourth Company¡¯s flag, I reckon it¡¯s wiser to assign the role to a seasoned comrade who commands enough respect!¡± ¡°You¡¯re quite the smooth talker!¡± Wu Jianfeng playfully reprimanded, yet he didn¡¯t insist on Wang Ye carrying the flag. Of course not. If he balked and then failed to join the Fourth Company, what if he doubled back to seek out the Chief of Staff? On the final day, Wu Jianfeng appeared to have transformed. From the early morning departure at the school, much of the day was spent marching punctuated by intermittent rushes. In between, there were no training drills. The purpose was clear¡­ From the town into the wild expanse of the forest. It wasn¡¯t until two in the afternoon that the team confronted a fresh challenge. Before them lay a river spanning twenty to thirty meters in length. No mountains, no bridges in sight. ¡°As a soldier, adaptability to any environment is key. Mountains and rivers are natural facets of the Earth. Such terrains are inevitable. In real combat scenarios, you can¡¯t count on bridges being available everywhere. This, therefore, stands as your final task. Cross the river!¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s words stirred a modest excitement among the group. Hmm¡­ It wasn¡¯t so much his words that held power, but the fact that this marked the culmination of their training. Only the cosmos knew how fervently they had longed to hear these words over the past few days. Even without additional challenges today, there was a lurking apprehension that Sixth Brother might spring a surprise in the next breath. They remained on perpetual guard. And now, they were met with the ultimate training event. How could this not ignite everyone¡¯s enthusiasm? As for the river before them¡­ Perhaps, certain recruits harbored trepidation, concerned about its depth. Others among them might not even possess swimming skills. However, many recruits harbored no such worries. A few even seemed eager to take the plunge, hoping for a chance to swim. Four days had elapsed, and not a shower had been taken since their arrival. Yet, after being put through their paces daily, everyone¡¯s bodies had grown ripe. Of course, the pivotal factor was the weather, hardly chilly. Even in the winter forest, temperatures remained above 20 degrees Celsius. Moreover, the group had been sweltering as they marched. Wang Ye felt no different. The prospect of diving in for a swim couldn¡¯t come soon enough. Reality, however, dictated otherwise. Shoes were shucked, sandals donned. Laces were employed to tether their footwear securely, then they ventured into the river in pairs, hand in hand. ¡°Fuck!¡± The instant his skin brushed the water, Wang Ye started cursing inwardly, his endurance strained. The cold was piercing. Despite temperatures hovering around 20 degrees Celsius, the water mirrored fridge-cold ice water. ¡°Why the hissing? Move swiftly, descend!¡± chided Wu Jianfeng as he towed Wang Ye in. Wu Jianfeng¡¯s lower half was submerged, appearing remarkably nonchalant. Yet, Wang Ye spotted his rapidly purpling lips. He was bearing it stoically! Clenching his teeth, Wang Ye squeezed his eyes shut and entered the water. There was no dodging this ordeal. Ice-like it might be, but a single crossing stretched ahead. ¡°Ouch!¡± ¡°All, darn it, is the water this freezing?¡± ¡°Class Monitor, I¡¯m clueless about swimming ¡°Hey, Class Monitor, can I skip this?¡± Wang Ye remained quiet, but as the recruits formed their line, about to descend into the water one by one, those behind him weren¡¯t as composed as he was. The frigid water elicited cries of discomfort. Yet, regardless, they all had to proceed. And what about those who couldn¡¯t swim? Here, swimming wasn¡¯t required, as the deepest part barely reached waist-level. Not even removing their backpacks, they could traverse the river by shouldering them. ¡°Fuck¡­ It¡¯s just¡­ So fucking cold!¡± ¡°Ah! My¡­ my shoes are sinking¡­into the muck!¡± ¡°Argh! Splash!¡± As the company entered the water, pandemonium ensued. Some got ensnared in the mud, clutching at their slippers. Others lost their balance, toppling to the side. Of course, it wasn¡¯t a grave issue. Linked hand in hand, comrades stood two meters apart within the water, ready to assist. If someone stumbled, a helping hand was readily extended. For shoes entrenched in mud, they needed to be yanked out forcefully. Post-extraction, they would either slip them on if still intact or drag them barefoot if detached. In any case, their footwear was affixed firmly by packing tape, precluding loss. ¡°Hurry, fetch some firewood and start a fire!¡± Field training came with ample provisions for the recruits¡¯ well-being. Upon reaching the opposite bank, stacks of firewood awaited them. Now procured, there was no demand to have everyone ignite fires. Wu Jianfeng and select class leaders produced lighters, sparking flames. Clustered by the fire, those recruits whose lips had turned purplish from the cold wasted no time stripping off their garments. Simultaneously, they wrung out their clothes, expelling moisture. Hmm¡­ wrung dry, not switched out for dry clothes. This was due to Wu Jianfeng, who, supposed to be the final river-crosser, had decided to introduce an additional¡ªdubiously considerate¡ªelement to the challenge. Wu Jianfeng¡¯s rationale went, ¡°Aren¡¯t you all complaining about how warm it is? Well, let¡¯s wear these slightly damp clothes and jog. You¡¯ll find it rather refreshing that way. As for when we stop, we¡¯ll stop once the clothes are dry!¡± His proposition might¡¯ve spurred homicidal thoughts, but they couldn¡¯t exactly revolt. Besides, they had to jog. Half an hour later, the rest of the ensemble had dry clothes. Concurrently, an unexpected sight awaited them. A few military vehicles were parked ahead. Members of the committee they had encountered earlier stood there with a contingent. In this moment, Wang Ye and his peers spotted a towering monument. Chapter 188 - Chapter 188: Cheers to the Martyrs, Return to the Camp to Donate Chapter 188: Cheers to the Martyrs, Return to the Camp to Donate Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation This monument stands as a tribute to our Iron Bones Hero Regiment, the very source of our heroic legacy. A grand total of 1,182 martyrs, a number synonymous with sacrifice. These revered individuals are the forebearers of the Iron Bones Hero Regiment. Beneath the monument, within the Martyrs¡¯ Cemetery, the regiment commander stood, his countenance solemn. His voice rang out across the recruits assembled before him. Indeed, the regiment commander, present today, had entered the cemetery ahead of the recruits, explaining to them the rich history of this place. Wang Ye was truly taken aback. Who would have anticipated that every soul at rest within this cemetery was once a valiant member of the Iron Bones Hero Regiment? According to the regiment commander¡¯s account, when war erupted, the Iron Bones Hero Regiment forged ahead as vanguards. In that fateful battle, the Iron Bone Heroes surged into enemy territory at the forefront of the official counteroffensive. Upon capturing a crucial military stronghold within the enemy nation, they held their ground. The entire unit made immense sacrifices. Then, they returned to their homeland. For their valor, the Iron Bones Hero Regiment was honored with the title of Heroic Unit. Concurrently, the acting commander petitioned higher authorities to establish a cemetery dedicated to the fallen heroes of the squad. Here, genuine heroes were born, and the flame of heroism was kindled. Ever since its inception, every year during the Qingming Festival and even year-end, contingents from the Iron Bones Hero Regiment would assemble here to pay respects at these hallowed graves. This pilgrimage marked the final stage of the recruits¡¯ annual training. It was also the primary reason why the training route for new recruits within the general army, while typically spanning around 100 kilometers at most, extended to 150 kilometers for the Iron Bones Hero Regiment. This journey¡¯s length was deliberately chosen due to its proximity to the squad¡¯s base. The destination was fixed, and the distance of the march was determined by the regiment headquarters¡¯ location. This protocol had stood unwavering for the past three decades. ¡°Very well, let the wine flow. Today is not a day for lengthy discourse. First and foremost, let¡¯s offer wine to our group¡¯s martyrs and our esteemed class monitors!¡± Concluding his address, the regiment commander¡¯s deputy abstained from taking the stage. Obeying the regiment commander¡¯s instructions, class leaders from various units and other seasoned veterans brought forth crates of white wine. A bottle for each, to be consumed after the ritual. And how was it to be employed? By pouring wine into their hands and using it to cleanse the tombstones. ¡°Yang Jianguo, 1761 to 1779¡­¡± ¡°Hey there, uncle, brother, your age at the time of your sacrifice aligns with my father¡¯s, yet in actual years, you surpass him. Hence, I¡¯ll address you as both uncle and brother. Here¡¯s to you¡­ As a junior, 1 raise my cup to you today!¡± Standing beside the tombstone, Wang Ye held a bottle of wine, gently letting it flow into his palm before transferring it onto the stone. Photographs, names, ages, roles, reasons for sacrifice, and personal accomplishments adorned the memorials. The figure before him was designated a second-class hero post-war. Wiping the stone with wine, Wang Ye¡¯s heart weighed heavy. In truth, the entire recruit company bore somber hearts. Despite exhaustion and fatigue, some managed to maintain a lighthearted demeanor, finding solace in adversity or displaying their natural liveliness. Laughter always found its way. However, silence pervaded. Even while bustling about, camaraderie was wordless. Gazing upon youthful visages etched into the memorials, each individual felt a colossal weight pressing upon their chests. Some even unconsciously offered toasts with the wine bottles in hand. A sip was taken. Such behavior would merit reprimand from class monitors outside these walls. Yet here, in this moment, today. The class monitors arrived, issuing reminders to avoid excessive drinking, to retain sobriety, and continue the tasks. Indeed, today the recruit company wasn¡¯t imposing an alcohol ban. By now, Wang Ye had meticulously cleansed each tombstone. When the sun was midway through its descent, the entire company assembled. Small wine glasses were distributed to the new recruits. ¡°Shall we cheers?¡± Ye Sanshi approached Wang Ye with a bottle of wine. ¡°Of course!¡± Originally, due to the system¡¯s constraints, Wang Ye had sworn off alcohol. However, a stifling sensation overcame him now. Ye Sanshi offered no words. Wang Ye proceeded to pour over half the contents of the small cup he held. Then, he moved on to the next person¡­ For those able to drink, a little extra was poured. For those who couldn¡¯t, a little less. Every recruit made their way through. The regiment commander raised a glass of wine, addressing all with a solemn tone. ¡°Peace isn¡¯t easily won. Sacrifices underpin peace. Soldier¡ªour shared identity. Be it you, me, the committee members, your squad leaders, platoon leaders, company commanders, or the 1,182 martyrs resting here, we all bear this mantle.¡± Taking a brief pause, the commander¡¯s voice resonated with gravity, ¡°The mantle of ¡®soldier¡¯ bears great weight. It embodies responsibility, unwavering commitment, and self-sacrifice. Draped in this uniform, one departs from their hometown, parts with kin and companions, and even finds their final resting place afar. Yet, we hold our heads high.¡± With a backward glance, the leader raised his wine glass aloft, a resounding call echoed, ¡°Brothers, 1 stand before you.¡± His declaration made, the regiment commander turned, fixing his gaze upon the fresh faces of the new recruits. ¡°Join us then, raise your cups to our heroes!¡± In this instance, some seasoned squad leaders from the unit were enlisted by the regiment to assist with the wine distribution beneath the monument. The regiment commander tipped back his glass, imbibing its contents. The recruits followed suit. ¡°Cough cough!¡± Chapter 189 - Chapter 189: Cheers to the Married, Return to the Camp Chapter 189: Cheers to the Married, Return to the Camp Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The sound of coughing echoed through the air. Not every new recruit was accustomed to drinking. There were many who had yet to learn the art of it. Even a small cup of wine could prove challenging; as they took a sip, some would immediately choke and cough. For some, their faces and necks turned a shade of red. Laughter erupted from the regiment commander. In the midst of his laughter, tears streamed down his cheeks. He turned his gaze towards the rows of tombstones in the cemetery. ¡°Regiment Commander, Tiger, Squad Leader, 1¡¯11 bring the new recruits to visit you next time!¡± His voice rang out as he made the declaration. With that, he cast the cup aside and walked away with purposeful strides. Despite his departure, the recruits remained still. Wang Ye observed the retreating figure of the regiment commander, a pang of emotion surging within him for reasons he couldn¡¯t quite fathom. The faces of these martyrs were known to them only through photographs. Yet their regiment commander had shared their lives, rested beside them, and shielded them on the battlefield. Within him, it felt as though a fire had ignited. This sensation owed itself to the white wine he had just consumed. But whether that fire was purely the effect of the alcohol, Wang Ye couldn¡¯t say for sure. Meanwhile, the class monitors went about collecting the empty wine glasses. They had abstained from drinking. This marked the initiation of the new recruits. Today, they had transgressed the norm, yet they remained soldiers through and through. How could they allow themselves to indulge while on duty? Soon, the wine glasses were retrieved, and an official stepped forward to address the assembly. Thirty minutes later, all the recruits were seated within the military vehicle stationed outside the cemetery. The field training had reached its formal conclusion. One hundred and fifty kilometers had separated their arrival on foot, but now they were departing by car. In the western sky, the sun had fully set. Wang Ye reclined at the back of the car, his eyes tracing the mountains flanking the road, the forests lining the way, and the occasional passerby. ¡°Look, we¡¯re almost back to the school where we stayed last night. That¡¯s fast!¡± Within the car¡¯s confines, Wang Ye wasn¡¯t the sole occupant on his back. Others who¡¯d remained unaffected by motion sickness had also congregated towards the rear, peering out at the passing scenery without care as the vehicle jumped over bumps on the road. The cool night breeze flowed in through the windows at the back. At that very instant, Gu Yingnan pointed eagerly at the school they were passing by. Wang Ye caught sight of it too. He even spotted three figures emerging from the school gates. In this rural mountainous area, human presence was scarce. Even though this was a township primary school, its development had been modest. People and vehicles were few and far between. Hence, the sound of the military convoy¡¯s passage easily caught the attention of the three educators within the school. ¡°Bye!¡± The convoy didn¡¯t come to a halt but decelerated slightly. Two teachers waved to the procession and called out. ¡°Goodbye!¡± ¡°Take care, Teacher Xiaoya!¡± Responding voices emanated from the soldiers in the leading and trailing vehicles. Even Gu Yingnan, positioned beside Wang Ye, rose to his feet and cheered exuberantly, ¡°Goodbye!¡± Wang Ye acted swiftly, reaching out to clutch his belt. Such was his enthusiasm that he appeared heedless of the risk of falling. The vehicle gradually picked up speed once more. During the journey, occasional instances saw passengers retrieving the plastic bags distributed to them upon entering the car. Car sickness, resulting in bouts of vomiting. The roads within the mountainous terrain weren¡¯t particularly accommodating, and the vehicle itself wasn¡¯t comfortable either. Although the wine¡¯s alcoholic content wasn¡¯t notably high. For those unaccustomed to drinking, even a small amount could trigger unease during travel. And now, he remained seated in the car. It would be unusual if he didn¡¯t feel nauseous. Thankfully, dinner had yet to be consumed, so there wasn¡¯t much to expel. It was past eight in the evening. The convoy arrived back at the recruit company. He led him straight to the kitchen for a meal. Nonetheless, a number of individuals had lost their appetites entirely. ¡°I truly can¡¯t manage a single bite now. Squad Leader, could you please take it away?¡± Qin Li beseeched Ye Sanshi with a pained expression. In truth, Ye Sanshi¡¯s demeanor wasn¡¯t one of wellness. His typically dusky complexion had faded to a pallid shade. Though he hadn¡¯t imbibed nor suffered from motion sickness during the car ride, his condition was evidently far from favorable. ¡°Remove the apple. Don¡¯t even consider it. We¡¯ll dine here, now. If we can¡¯t finish it, we¡¯ll go for a run outside and return to eat!¡± Ye Sanshi seized his chopsticks. While discomfort persisted and appetite was lacking, the need to consume remained. A whole night still lay ahead. Wang Ye too rubbed his stomach several times, then gritting his teeth, he picked up his chopsticks. His eyes closed as he selected a portion of food. ¡°Squad Leader, I¡¯m heading to the service center!¡± Following the meal, they returned to their dormitory. Those in the first row were slated for showers, while the second and third rows were left to wait their turn. Wang Ye retrieved his wallet and addressed Ye Sanshi. ¡°Returning the money?¡± ¡°Yes! The debt ought to be repaid.¡± The elderly man from earlier had actually reappeared outside the shooting range on the afternoon of the first day of field training. However, when Wang Ye was at rest, he hadn¡¯t ventured to make purchases nor handed over money for water. Now that they were back, it was only right to settle the favor. Of course, there was no urgency for it tonight. However, Wang Ye still had something to attend to and required an outing. ¡°Understood, go!¡± ¡°Yes, understood!¡± With his wallet in hand, Wang Ye made his way downstairs. Yet, he didn¡¯t head directly to the service center. Instead, he descended and knocked on Wu Jianfeng¡¯s office door. ¡°Enter!¡± Wu Jianfeng was yet to take his shower, but he was already in the process of getting his belongings together. A small yellow basin rested in his hands. Upon spotting Wang Ye¡¯s entrance, he greeted in astonishment, ¡°Why have you come down?¡± ¡°Company Commander, I¡¯ve got something to discuss with you.¡± Wang Ye didn¡¯t adopt a formal tone. With a smile on his face, he retrieved his wallet, all the while beneath Wu Jianfeng¡¯s watchful eye. ¡°Captain, you¡¯re aware that my family has some financial means. My mother provided me with extra funds upon joining the army.¡± ¡°What? Are you attempting to bribe me?¡± Wu Jianfeng quipped with a grin. Wang Ye let out a chuckle, ¡°No, why would I attempt to bribe you, Company Commander? You¡¯ve already been exceptionally kind to me; there¡¯s really no need for me to resort to bribes!¡± Chapter 190 - Chapter 190: Cheers to the Patriarchs, Return to the Camp Chapter 190: Cheers to the Patriarchs, Return to the Camp Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°You brat, I¡¯m too good to you!¡± Wu Jianfeng laughed. ¡°So why are you looking for me?¡± he asked again. Wang Ye didn¡¯t waste any time and got straight to the point, ¡°It¡¯s like this. 1 wanted to buy some exercise books for the children in that school. However, we didn¡¯t have the time to buy them ourselves. Plus, everyone was there at that time, and 1 didn¡¯t have any cash on me. It wouldn¡¯t be good to say too much. That¡¯s why I¡¯m secretly reaching out to you now that I¡¯m back. I want to ask, if i donate some money to this school, do you think it¡¯s okay?¡± Wang Ye wasn¡¯t planning to coerce others into donating money, but if he did it publicly, as he mentioned last night, then even if others didn¡¯t want to donate, even if they didn¡¯t have much money, they would have to contribute some. So, Wang Ye had never brought up this matter, not even when he was with Ye Sanshi just now. Wu Jianfeng was taken aback for a moment. He didn¡¯t expect Wang Ye to approach him for something like this. ¡°How much are you planning to donate?¡± he inquired. ¡°Somewhere between eighty and ninety thousand!¡± Wang Ye¡¯s smile remained, ¡°My mom gave me 100,000 yuan as pocket money, but it doesn¡¯t seem like I¡¯ll have any expenses in the military to use up that much money. I¡¯ll also receive a subsidy when I¡¯m off duty.¡± If it falls short, 1¡¯11 set aside another 10,000 to 20,000. The rest will go toward the donation!¡± After saying that, Wang Ye added, ¡°The kid from that school is really adorable. Though I haven¡¯t seen them in person, the drawings and words on the blackboard touched me deeply.¡± Moreover, this school doesn¡¯t seem to have good facilities. And it¡¯s situated in a remote mountainous area of our country, still in need of teachers. That¡¯s why 1 thought of this!¡± Wu Jianfeng walked closer and locked eyes with Wang Ye. Suddenly, he broke into a smile. ¡°You¡¯re quite considerate, kid. I¡¯m on board with this, but 1 need to run it by the uppers.¡± Tomorrow, I¡¯ll discuss it with the regiment commander. After that, I¡¯ll arrange a day for you to go there in person to make the donation. However, you have to be certain that if you commit to this, you can¡¯t back out. Also, you need to confirm the amount, whether it¡¯s 80,000 or 90,000.¡± Wu Jianfeng was aware of Wang Ye¡¯s family background. So, apart from being pleased that Wang Ye wanted to donate money, he didn¡¯t have many reservations. In any case, in his view, Wang Ye was a little mogul. If he wanted to donate, then so be it. Wang Ye nodded, his smile unwavering, ¡°I won¡¯t have any regrets. Let¡¯s go with 90,000 then. I¡¯ll hold onto 10,000!¡± At the moment, Wang Ye wasn¡¯t particularly concerned about money. Not only had his family become affluent in this lifetime, but he also possessed 20,000 bitcoins. Of course, he might not be able to convert the bitcoins into cash. However, he could eventually disclose this to his father and ask him to trade them abroad for money. Perhaps when the time came, he might still be serving in the military. By then, he would likely have established a reputation for himself. In such a scenario, he could report to his superiors and contribute half of the amount to support national defense initiatives. The remainder could be secured without a doubt. After all, he had devised bitcoin before enlisting in the military. He had casually mentioned back then that he was experimenting while bored with gaming and happened to take a liking to it. He had no inkling that it would appreciate so significantly in value. There were many plausible explanations. In the future, Wang Ye could even venture into other virtual currencies as a facade. In any case, the transaction records could verify that he had mined it himself. With an untarnished background, converting it into cash wouldn¡¯t pose any issues. Moreover, Wang Ye was aware that his parents had seemingly encountered another lucrative opportunity. E-commerce. If everything unfolded as expected, perhaps Wang Ye wouldn¡¯t need to exert much effort.. His father¡¯s endeavors could propel him to billionaire status even if he were to lie back and relax¡­ Chapter 191 - Chapter 191: How Great it is to be a Rich Second Generation Is Really Good! Chapter 191: How Great it is to be a Rich Second Generation Is Really Good! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°It¡¯s a positive development. Let¡¯s endorse it. Since he has this intention, it¡¯s crucial that we back him up. Here¡¯s an idea: have the battalion arrange for someone to accompany the new recruits to the school. Once negotiations are complete, they can bring Wang Ye over tomorrow.¡± The following day, when Wu Jianfeng came to the regiment headquarters to present his report, the commanding officer led Wu Jianfeng to the regiment commander. With a nod and a smile, the regiment commander remarked, ¡°Wu, you¡¯ve certainly struck a good deal this time. Honestly, consider this: while you help me with King Wild¡¯s tasks, perhaps you can contemplate shifting him to handle my documentation?¡± Though the regiment commander¡¯s tone sounded lighthearted, if Wu Jianfeng dared to treat it as a mere jest and agree, the regiment commander would definitely take it seriously¡­ Naturally, Wu Jianfeng wasn¡¯t going to accept such an offer. He was skilled at feigning naivety too. He scratched his head and grinned, ¡°Commander, Wang Ye isn¡¯t suited to be an office clerk. If we truly assign him to that role, wouldn¡¯t we be squandering his talents? I¡¯d like to see which clerk can break the team¡¯s 400-meter record!¡± ¡°True,¡± the commander acknowledged, ¡°but technically speaking, having all your capabilities in the Fourth Company isn¡¯t ideal. A top-notch soldier should be versatile and well-rounded. Despite being the best company in our regiment, the Fourth Company is still just a regular company. ¡°However, Wang Ye is currently just a recruit. He has a lot to learn. Starting off in your Fourth Company is a good move. We¡¯ll discuss future options later!¡± ¡°Absolutely, that¡¯s a wise perspective!¡± Wu Jianfeng flattered with a smile. It was clear to Wu Jianfeng that Wang Ye¡¯s tenure in the Fourth Company wouldn¡¯t be indefinite. He never intended to have Wang Ye permanently stationed in the Fourth Company. His objective was for Wang Ye to be molded by the Fourth Company. Being transferred elsewhere and departing after learning in the Fourth Company were two different scenarios. ¡°Alright, I was just messing with you. The decision is made then. Return and oversee the new recruits. The recruit company is nearing its end. You won¡¯t be with the Fourth Company for the next few months. Once the recruit company concludes, you must ensure smooth supervision!¡± The regiment commander addressed Wu Jianfeng once more. ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wu Jianfeng saluted and turned to leave. After watching Wu Jianfeng depart, the regiment commander shifted his gaze to the committee member. ¡°You should arrange for a more dependable individual to handle this later. Or if you don¡¯t mind the trouble, you could handle it yourself!¡± ¡°Of course, I¡¯m not occupied with tasks today. I¡¯d be glad to take on such a worthwhile endeavor!¡± ¡°All, 8,000 words! Brother Wang, how am I supposed to write all this? We¡¯ve been on the run for the past four days. Do you expect me to run and write all 8,000 words?¡± In the dormitory of Class 5, Qin Li sat next to Wang Ye, using Wang Ye¡¯s bed as a makeshift desk. He held a pen and paper, his expression reflecting his struggle. Today was Saturday, and usually, the recruits didn¡¯t get a break on Saturdays. But this week¡¯s schedule was favorable. They had just returned from field training, and today was a Saturday, which meant they were given a day off. Of course, there was no outdoor training on such days. But before they could enjoy their free time, they had to put their experiences into writing. It had to be a minimum of 8,000 words, and it had to be written with depth and seriousness. If it wasn¡¯t up to the standard of a reflection, they¡¯d have to redo it. Just like the time they had a brawl before, Liang Fan and the others were also punished to write 5,000-word self-critiques. However, those 5,000 words were more like a superficial account, not really heartfelt at all. Such quality of work wouldn¡¯t cut it this time, no matter what. Wang Ye had already made some progress. Seeing Qin Li¡¯s distressed expression, he immediately chuckled and said, ¡°Is this proving difficult for you? He noted down his thoughts after every training session. With all the different training programs we¡¯ve gone through, each one can be written about. Write about your training experiences. If you¡¯ve gained something positive, put that down too. Haven¡¯t you heard the saying ¡®even pigs can fly¡¯? It means anyone can do it!¡± ¡°But 1 can¡¯t reach the word count!¡± Qin Li scratched his head and looked at Wang Ye. ¡°Even if 1 write 200 words for each session, I¡¯ll only end up with 3,000 to 4,000 words at most.¡± Qin Li frowned. Without waiting for Wang Ye¡¯s response, he continued complaining, ¡°Back in school, 1 couldn¡¯t even manage 800 or 600 words for my essays. And now you want me to write 8,000 words. Ah, this is torture!¡± Liang Fan chimed in after hearing Qin Li¡¯s complaints. ¡°I thought the army meant no reading or writing. Who could¡¯ve imagined it would be like this? The pens I used in three years of high school didn¡¯t run out as quickly as they do in these three months!¡± Their words struck a chord with the entire dormitory. Class 5 didn¡¯t have any university students. Even though the students who ended up here weren¡¯t poor students, they weren¡¯t exceptional either. Yet, during these two months in the recruit company, what they were required to read, memorize, and write became the most exasperating part of their lives. It turned out to be more of a hassle than the training itself. When it came to training, all he needed to do was put in the effort, but this reading and memorization¡­ It felt like making Zhang Fei embroider. ¡°What¡¯s all this complaining? As soon as your class monitor¡¯s not around, you all start loosening up, don¡¯t you?¡± The door to Class 5 wasn¡¯t fully closed. Suddenly, a figure appeared in the doorway. His words sent a jolt through the dormitory. ¡°Company Commander!¡± Instantly, everyone rose from their places and dutifully stood near their beds. Wu Jianfeng entered with a stern expression. ¡°One hundred and fifty kilometers of road, walking for four days and three nights, don¡¯t any of you have a word to say? Not a single word to say while drinking with your ancestors at the Martyrs¡¯ Cemetery?¡± He scanned the room, then his tone softened unexpectedly. ¡°You lot, even though you¡¯ve joined the army and not one of you is shouting about wanting to go home, 1 still believe there¡¯s some fire in your bellies.¡± His gaze shifted over the individuals in Class 5 as he continued, ¡°Even if many of you didn¡¯t join the army by choice, I have faith that the journey to the Martyrs¡¯ Cemetery has likely left its mark on you..¡± Chapter 192 - Chapter 192: How Great it is to be a Rich Second Generation Is Really Good!(2) Chapter 192: How Great it is to be a Rich Second Generation Is Really Good!(2) Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°This is not just because you¡¯re soldiers, members of the Iron Bones Hero Regiment, but also because you come from a lineage of warriors. The blood of our people courses through your veins.¡± A profound silence followed. Indeed, this was the truth. The entire Class 5 and even the entire second floor had fallen silent. When Wu Jianfeng had spoken those words at the doorway, his voice had carried to other classrooms as well. ¡°Alright, continue writing. Wang Ye, step out for a moment.¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye acknowledged and followed Wu Jianfeng. In the dormitory¡­ He observed as Wang Ye and Wu Jianfeng exited. Qin Li immediately slapped his chest. ¡°Damn it, scared me half to death! How did the captain manage to appear at the door without making a sound?¡± Someone glanced at Gu Yingnan and remarked, ¡°Old Gu, why didn¡¯t you heed my advice?¡± Gu Yingnan was equally vexed. He had been engrossed in venting his frustrations just moments ago. Who would have thought to keep an eye on the door? The reprimand wasn¡¯t too severe though¡ªjust a minor scolding. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s get back to writing. The class representative has been away for nearly an hour now,¡± Liang Fan murmured. Ye Sanshi would often spend one or two hours away during the weekends. What for, everyone speculated. Because they had all caught sight of his phone at least once. He possessed a cellphone and would disappear for an hour or two. If he was calling someone, it had to be a girlfriend or something along those lines. Yet, someone had inquired before, only to be met with his fierce demeanor. ¡°The donation should be alright. I¡¯ll personally accompany the officers to the organization later. We¡¯ll discuss the specifics upon my return. But let me ask you again, are you absolutely sure about making this donation? Moreover, are you certain there¡¯s enough money in your card? Don¡¯t let it turn into a blunder!¡± Wu Jianfeng scrutinized Wang Ye as he delivered this message. Uh¡­ i think so. My mom handed me the card before 1 left. She mentioned there¡¯s 100,000 yuan in it. I didn¡¯t get a chance to verify it. How about you provide the bank¡¯s location, and 1¡¯11 check it myself?¡± After Wu Jianfeng¡¯s probing, Wang Ye¡¯s confidence had slightly wavered. The primary issue was that he hadn¡¯t personally verified the funds in the card. In truth, he never got the opportunity. After his mother handed him the card, Wang Ye went straight to the armed forces department. Subsequently, he was engrossed in supervising the new recruits. Time was a luxury he couldn¡¯t afford. ¡°You¡­ 1 see, she¡¯s from an affluent family,¡± Wu Jianfeng responded, slightly flabbergasted. He had actually asked just to confirm in a casual manner. The focus wasn¡¯t really on whether there was money in the card, but rather if Wang Ye intended to donate. It was a routine inquiry. After all, he believed that Wang Ye would honor his commitment, even under these circumstances. However, he hadn¡¯t anticipated that with a seemingly casual question, he would uncover Wang Ye¡¯s own uncertainty about the card¡¯s balance. This wasn¡¯t ten thousand yuan; it was a hundred thousand. ¡°Very well, let¡¯s go verify it then. Let¡¯s not make any mistakes!¡± Initially, Wu Jianfeng had only called Wang Ye out for a conversation, but now the situation had spiraled into something different entirely. He rushed downstairs and arranged for a car. Simultaneously, he informed the regiment headquarters, reporting the situation. Ten minutes later, Wang Ye was in a car heading out. For the first time, he found himself in a town close to the camp. It was New Year¡¯s Eve, and he stood atop a hill outside the camp, gazing at the illuminated township. The crowd wasn¡¯t sizeable, predominantly composed of the elderly and children. Yet, it was still a town, and banks were present. Wang Ye wasn¡¯t given the chance to linger; he was escorted directly to a bank. ¡°Um¡­¡± Upon entering the ATM room, Wang Ye was momentarily struck by astonishment as he stared at the displayed figure. ¡°What¡¯s the matter? Don¡¯t tell me there¡¯s nothing in there?¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s voice echoed from outside the ATM room, tinged with anxiety. As soon as he heard Wang Ye¡¯s voice, he inquired. ¡°Oh, no, there is¡­ indeed.¡± Wang Ye replied. ¡°Alright, I was worried you had nothing in the card.¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s relief was palpable. He had already reported the situation to the team. If it turned out Wang Ye had no funds in the card, it would have been an embarrassing situation. ¡°Step out if you¡¯re done. We can head over to the adjacent service hall and inquire if you can withdraw 90,000 yuan in one go today!¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s voice continued from outside. Observing the figure displayed on the machine before him, Wang Ye paused in contemplation. Eventually, he decided not to say anything. Never mind, 90,000 yuan was reasonably sufficient. Yes, Wang Ye had been momentarily dumbfounded earlier because the card didn¡¯t hold a balance of 100,000 yuan¡ªit had 200,000 yuan. Why the extra 100,000? Wang Ye suspected his mother might have transferred additional money into the card. To be candid, Wang Ye was unsure what to make of the situation in that instant. So this was the lifestyle of affluent families¡¯ children? Parents bestowed pocket money on their children without a second thought. Handing out a card, bestowing 100,000 without even inquiring about the previous expenditures. It was as though she had some inkling that the funds might run short, and so she preemptively transferred more money¡­ This infuriating concept of consumerism. Wang Ye could only think that the privileged life of second-generation wealth was truly something. To withdraw the money, a local small bank wouldn¡¯t allow more than 50,000 yuan to be withdrawn in a single day. Yet, Wu Jianfeng had spoken the truth. Alongside Wang Ye¡¯s military status and the encampment¡¯s proximity, it only took a brief period to withdraw 90,000 yuan from Wang Ye¡¯s card. With the money secured, Wang Ye got into the car and returned to the recruit company. He placed the money into a black bag and handed it to Wu Jianfeng. Then, as if nothing significant had transpired, he re-entered Class Five. Up to this point, he hadn¡¯t disclosed his intention to donate money to anyone in Class Five. Truthfully, Wang Ye hadn¡¯t intended to divulge it either. He had conveyed this sentiment to Wu Jianfeng as well. Ultimately, Wu Jianfeng had nodded in agreement. While this act was commendable, if Wang Ye wanted to maintain his low-profile status as an affluent second-generation heir, he needed to respect Wang Ye¡¯s personal choice. ¡°Brother Wang, did the company commander call you out to give you special treatment again?¡± By the time Wang Ye returned, Ye Sanshi had already returned to their dormitory. Yet, he remained seated, engrossed in typing on his phone. When Wang Ye entered, he had merely glanced at him, stating, ¡°Write down your reflections and experiences when you get the chance,¡± before continuing with his texting. Now that Wang Ye had returned and settled in, he looked at Qin Li, who had approached with a hushed tone. ¡°Yeah, the company commander granted me a five-kilometer pass. He even mentioned that anyone from the class who desires it can receive the same reward!¡± Qin Li promptly sealed his lips, even though he suspected Wang Ye was pulling his leg. Within the recruit company, it was common knowledge that the company commander held high expectations for Wang Ye. Run five kilometers? Hell, no! Of course, Wang Ye wouldn¡¯t face punishment for it, but if Qin Li had taken the bait and answered, Wu Jianfeng probably wouldn¡¯t hesitate to bestow him with a five-kilometer pass as well. The dormitory lapsed into silence, with the only sound being the friction of paper and pen. Primarily because Ye Sanshi had returned, no one dared to act recklessly. It wasn¡¯t until three in the afternoon after Ye Sanshi had approved the final paper submitted by Wan Baojiang in the dormitory, that Class Five regained some semblance of liveliness. Yet, just as everyone thought they could finally unwind, Ye Sanshi dashed their hopes. ¡°Gather downstairs, no need for gear.¡± With a stern expression and a single sentence, the mood among Class Five members took a nosedive. Where was the relaxation they anticipated? After spending the entire day jotting down their reflections and experiences, now that they had finally finished, they were being summoned downstairs for assembly. ¡°Sigh, Mr. Ye is quite the trickster!¡± Qin Li grumbled under his breath, though it was in vain. They had to heed the call. With their shoes and caps swapped, Class Five moved swiftly. Having completed the preparations, they hurried downstairs. ¡°Attention!¡± ¡°At ease¡­ Left face. Destination¡­Camp Service Center!¡± Ye Sanshi¡¯s expression remained stern as he issued the orders with utmost seriousness. However, in that very instant, the sullen expressions on the faces of the entire Class Five swiftly transformed into expressions of clarity. A collective surprise enveloped them as they gazed at Ye Sanshi. ¡°Reporting, class monitor, i didn¡¯t bring any money!¡± Gu Yingnan promptly reported. ¡°Haha! I¡¯m in a splendid mood today, so consider it my treat. One bottle of beverage for each person!¡± Ye Sanshi was indeed in high spirits! The reason being that after a lengthy phone conversation, that blind date had eventually agreed to be his girlfriend. Chapter 193 - Chapter 193: Zhang Pingan Cant Tell Left From Right Chapter 193: Zhang Ping¡¯an Can¡¯t Tell Left From Right Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°By the way, did Blackface Ye go out to pick up money today? Why are you so happy? You actually paid to treat us to food? Looking at his nouveau riche face just now, 1 really don¡¯t care!¡± In the dormitory, Class Five had returned from the service center. Ye Sanshi left again with his belongings. Gu Yingnan whispered, ¡°I feel like spring is here. He has successfully courted a mate. Didn¡¯t you see that he just bought some flowers?¡± He even carried two bags and bought candy for us. He even took a bag with him. 1 feel that he might be downstairs right now, showing off his candies to the company commander!¡± ¡°You¡¯re right!¡± Wang Ye gave him a thumbs up. ¡°You¡¯re right! 1 think your guess is pretty close!¡± ¡°Eh, I think so too. Otherwise, with Blackface Ye¡¯s stinginess, he wouldn¡¯t be so generous today.¡± ¡°I regret it. 1 didn¡¯t react in time just now. If I had known earlier, I would have taken more. Now, 1 only took a drink and two lollipops,¡± Qin Li said after a while. As he spoke, he was still biting on a lollipop. ¡°By the way, are you guys curious about the class monitor¡¯s girlfriend? I was thinking, what kind of strange woman would be interested in this lump of black coal!¡± Liang Fan chuckled softly. Immediately, Song Yuejin reminded him, ¡°Shh, don¡¯t court death! If the class monitor happens to come back and hear us, we¡¯ll definitely throw up everything we ate!¡± These words made Liang Fan shrink his neck and look at the door. In fact, Gu Yingnan hurriedly ran to the door to peek his head out. He was indeed a little scared. If anyone really heard him saying that Ye Sanshi was a black coal, he would definitely be finished. ¡°Fortunately, there¡¯s no one!¡± Gu Yingnan¡¯s words made everyone relax. Immediately, everyone in the dormitory started chatting, but their voices were very low. The topic was still Ye Sanshi. But this time, everyone was more curious about what Ye Sanshi¡¯s girlfriend looked like. ¡°Why don¡¯t you ask the class monitor to show us later, Brother Wang?¡± At this moment, Qin Li looked at Wang Ye and made his move. Wang Ye looked at them. They probably didn¡¯t have the guts to ask. After thinking for a moment, Wang Ye smiled and nodded, ¡°Alright!¡± He wasn¡¯t afraid of Ye Sanshi. ¡°Alright, we¡¯ll wait!¡± The recruits of the fifth squad immediately became excited. However, a plan was still a plan. After waiting for more than half an hour, when Ye Sanshi returned to Class 5, before Wang Ye could say anything, Ye Sanshi took the lead and disrupted everyone¡¯s plan. ¡°Sit tight, all of you. I have something very important to tell you!¡± Everyone from Class Five immediately sat down. Ye Sanshi saw that everyone was obedient and said with a serious face, ¡°It¡¯s like this. Your recruit company still has a very important training program to pass. The training for this event will start next Monday. Therefore, we have to practice in advance today and tomorrow. But for now, take out a pen and paper!¡± He didn¡¯t mention the training first, which left everyone in class five a little confused, including Wang Ye. He didn¡¯t hear Wu Jianfeng say anything about this when he went out with him today! But now, everyone complied without question. Although everyone was not very enthusiastic about using pen and paper right now. He had only been writing for a day, and now he was really getting annoyed by the pen and paper. However, with Ye Sanshi¡¯s expression, no one dared to joke around. Ye Sanshi said, ¡°Turn around and write on the bed.¡± ¡°All!¡± Everyone was stunned. Some people even cried out in surprise, including Wang Ye. What was going on? Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t keep them in suspense and said with a serious face, ¡°What? It¡¯s just a precaution. Let me tell you, next Monday¡¯s training will be grenade throwing. This event has a certain degree of danger. If you¡¯re not good at throwing, having a suicide note prepared in advance might come in handy!¡± ¡°Uh¡­¡± At this moment, Wang Ye was stunned, but then he relaxed. He had been so serious and nervous. He had even thought something drastic was about to happen. Like throwing a grenade with live ammunition. As for the others, there were also some who clearly relaxed like Wang Ye did. Of course, there were also people who were visibly nervous. For instance, Zhang Ping¡¯an whispered, ¡°Class monitor, is it really going to be real lethal grenades?¡± ¡°Nonsense. Why else would it be dangerous?¡± His tone softened a bit at this point. He looked at Zhang Ping¡¯an and said, ¡°Actually, there¡¯s no need to worry too much. It¡¯s just a grenade. Don¡¯t get nervous. Just throw it out and think of it like a firecracker. The suicide note is just a formality. After the physical training is over, I¡¯ll take you guys through some other practice exercises.¡± None of them had actually experienced grenade throwing before. During the throwing training, they had also practiced with wooden hand grenades, which were non-functional. But this time, it seemed like they were going to be dealing with real grenades. Ye Sanshi continued, ¡°Alright, let¡¯s not dwell on this for now. First, write your will. If you can¡¯t finish it now, you can complete it tonight. Start writing.¡± For a moment, everyone in the dormitory exchanged glances before turning around in silence. A will. Frankly speaking, this group of young individuals, aged merely eighteen or nineteen, had never anticipated composing such a document at such a youthful age. Of course, there were some who were familiar with the military¡¯s protocol in this regard. Take Wang Ye, for instance. Having researched information externally, he knew that the army might require him to write a will when embarking on a mission. However, Wang Ye was actually unaware that the recruit company would have them write wills. He also wasn¡¯t aware that the recruits would be handling live ammunition during training. Yet, that wasn¡¯t a major issue. Reclining on the bed with a pen in hand, Wang Ye gazed at the notebook before him, contemplating how to begin his composition.. Chapter 194 - Chapter 194: Zhang Pingan Cant Tell Left From Right Chapter 194: Zhang Ping¡¯an Can¡¯t Tell Left From Right Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Certainly. Strictly speaking, he was someone who had experienced death once. However, he had never penned such thoughts in his previous life. What should he put down on paper? After pondering for a brief moment, Wang Ye began to write. ¡°Dad, Mom, 1 hope this doesn¡¯t come to your eyes. Sigh, that would imply that I should have died a hero now. Yet, if you truly wish for heroics this time, then 1 can only say, Mom, Dad, while you¡¯re still youthful, you should bring another child into this world. Nevertheless, I doubt 1¡¯11 be a hero. Perhaps I¡¯ll merely toss a grenade.¡± At this juncture, Wang Ye chuckled to himself. Upon witnessing Wang Ye¡¯s expression, Qin Li swiftly leaned in, taken aback. He felt immense curiosity regarding what Wang Ye had inscribed, especially considering he could still smile after composing what essentially was a farewell. However, when he noticed Qin Li¡¯s inquisitive look, Wang Ye promptly halted him. ¡°What¡¯s this? Write your own!¡± Having said that, Wang Ye shut the notebook. He ceased to write. As an individual equipped with a system, he lacked even this modicum of confidence. It would be quite the embarrassment if he managed to extinguish his own life with a grenade. Even if such a possibility existed, Wang Ye wasn¡¯t inclined to elaborate further. He was already departed, so what purpose would a will serve? It would merely augment the melancholy. Qin Li raised his gaze and resumed his writing. The others followed suit. Even Wang Ye¡¯s eyes grew moist upon observing someone else¡¯s writing. ¡°Finished writing?¡± In this instant, Ye Sanshi directed his gaze at Wang Ye and inquired. ¡°Yes, I penned a few sentences.¡± Wang Ye responded in a nonchalant manner. Yet Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t respond with a laugh. ¡°Show earnestness. Write more about your regrets. We are soldiers, prepared to lay down our lives at any time and in any place. Perhaps this will hold no significance this time, but it could prove pivotal next time. Given that the current circumstances offered no occupation, one could consider this as a form of journaling. However, should a day of glory ever dawn upon you, this journal would become your final testimony in this realm.¡± Wang Ye was momentarily taken aback. In reality, Wang Ye wasn¡¯t the only one affected by this. Those residing in the dormitory naturally caught wind of it too. Initially, penning down their wills was something they didn¡¯t take too seriously this time around. Just like Wang Ye, she jotted down a few lines in a casual manner and was prepared to put down her pen. Yet, in this very moment, they found themselves unable to simply let go of this matter. ¡°Very well.¡± Wang Ye didn¡¯t indulge in any nonsense. He wiped the smile from his face and turned around to open the notebook once again. Regrets? Even after his rebirth, Wang Ye remained a privileged heir of second-generation wealth. While he didn¡¯t have an abundance of regrets, there were still a few. It¡¯s just that his familial circumstances had experienced a drastic transformation in this lifetime. Wang Ye contemplated writing about it, yet he came to realize that there wasn¡¯t much that truly warranted expression. After deliberating for a moment, Wang Ye complied with the intent of the will and quietly inscribed some sentiments he wished to convey to his family in the event of his actual sacrifice. It wasn¡¯t that Wang Ye lacked confidence but rather that he held profound respect for his role as a soldier. For a brief span, the dormitory returned to a hush. One by one, they commenced writing. Even Ye Sanshi unexpectedly fetched a pen and paper and began to write. At five o¡¯clock, the entire company assembled and embarked on a five-kilometer run before congregating at a training ground situated behind the camp. A crate was brought forth by the platoon leader and placed adjacent to Kang Hua. Today, Wu Jianfeng had left and not yet returned. Currently, he held responsibility for the training of everyone. Surveying the assembled group, Kang Hua¡¯s countenance carried a smile as he addressed them, ¡°You¡¯re all aware that there will be a grenade drill next Monday, correct?¡± ¡°I am!¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Kang Hua¡¯s grin affirmed the responses. ¡°I understand that many of you might be feeling anxious, but let me reassure you.¡± Due to a delay in grenade production and rigorous factory inspections prior to their release, there¡¯s no need to overly concern yourselves.¡± Having stated this, Kang Hua maintained his smile as he continued, ¡°Of course, to alleviate any nervousness, we¡¯ll conduct training today!¡± As he spoke, a platoon leader unsealed the crate he had transported. Wang Ye¡¯s gaze fell upon a container of red firecrackers. These were the type that possessed a girth akin to a thumb, with a fuse resembling a miniature green rope. Kang Hua directed his smile toward the group. ¡°The year has moved on, today happens to be the seventh day of the seventh month a day associated with festivities. Thus, today we¡¯ll indulge in firecrackers.¡± Upon uttering this, he gestured toward the training area behind a barricade of sandbags. ¡°Just ignite the fuse and toss it in later. I¡¯m certain some of you have engaged in this at home! However, prior experience is of no significance. Those unfamiliar with it would undergo the experience today. But do heed this: despite these being firecrackers, if one were to accidentally have it detonate in their hand, it would unquestionably lead to injury or even finger mutilation. So please, pay close attention, alright?¡± Kang Hua¡¯s final statement bore no trace of a smile, a stark contrast to his previous demeanor. A firecracker, not a grenade. It sounded like child¡¯s play when compared to training soldiers. However, it was apt for recruits who had yet to handle a grenade. This was mainly because a firecracker with a green fuse took roughly five seconds to ignite and explode. Coincidentally, this aligned with the time it took for a grenade to do the same. Now, let¡¯s proceed to the grenade throwing area. This would serve as the training method for everyone. Shortly thereafter, the training commenced. Not sequentially, but concurrently across all nine squads. The sandbag wall extended at length, with each squad stationed roughly two meters apart. Assuming the role of safety officers, squad leaders stood alongside. Recruits approached them individually and, under the squad leaders¡¯ watchful eyes, proceeded to ignite the firecrackers using lighters. ¡°Bang!¡± ¡°Bang!¡± Resounding explosions echoed through the training grounds. The power of firecrackers certainly didn¡¯t rival that of grenades, but the noise they generated was likely louder than a real grenade. ¡°Hey, why are you crouching there? You didn¡¯t even ignite it!¡± A squad leader reproached the recruits. In the initial round, only three bursts were heard. Two more followed suit. Yet, three individuals still clutched unlit firecrackers. Hmm¡­ There was another notable occurrence. The firecracker in someone¡¯s possession hadn¡¯t ignited, even though it was thrown. Ye Sanshi¡¯s countenance darkened, not due to the fact that someone still clung to an unlit firecracker, but because the individual who tossed it without a sound was Zhang Ping¡¯an. His actions exceeded everyone else¡¯s antics. While the few individuals initially hesitated before igniting their firecrackers, eventually shielding their ears and even squatting down upon observing the rest¡¯s actions, Zhang Ping¡¯an took it to another level. Not only did he fail to ignite the firecracker at the first opportunity, but he also threw it away before squashing down to cover his ears. While Wang Ye and the rest stifled their laughter, Ye Sanshi¡¯s expression grew graver. After a deep breath, Ye Sanshi composed himself and addressed Zhang Ping¡¯an in a gentle tone, ¡°Ping¡¯an, muster your courage. Don¡¯t let your nerves overcome you. You hadn¡¯t even ignited it; why did you toss it?¡± Um¡­ Squad leader¡­I¡­I¡¯m nervous!¡± Zhang Ping¡¯an appeared deeply embarrassed as well. ¡°It¡¯s alright. Have another try!¡± Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t reprimand Zhang Ping¡¯an for the failed attempt; instead, he handed him another firecracker. ¡°Steady your hands. Relax. This object won¡¯t detonate immediately. The fuse burns quite slowly. Look, they all lit theirs and threw them out long before they exploded.¡± He exerted his best efforts to alleviate Zhang Ping¡¯an¡¯s apprehension while observing the latter approach the firecracker¡¯s fuse with trembling hands. ¡°Hiss!¡± Finally, the fuse caught, and Zhang Ping¡¯an reacted in the nick of time. ¡°Fuck!¡± In that very instant, Ye Sanshi¡¯s expression altered, as did Wang Ye¡¯s and those of the others. All of them witnessed the fact that Zhang Ping¡¯an had flung the lighter and still clung onto the firecracker, holding it close to his ears. This individual, when training commenced, had struggled to distinguish between left and right while practicing the Half-Turn Technique. Rectifying that had been no small feat at the time, yet they hadn¡¯t anticipated a similar mishap to recur. Ye Sanshi attempted to intervene urgently, but he was too late to intervene verbally. ¡°Bang!¡± A deafening explosion resonated. Ye Sanshi snatched the firecracker and hurled it less than two meters away before it detonated midair. At that moment, Ye Sanshi¡¯s complexion could rival ink in its opacity. ¡°What the hell were you thinking? Do you want to lose your hand?¡± In that moment, Ye Sanshi roared at Zhang Ping¡¯an, his patience at its limit. Meanwhile, Zhang Ping¡¯an remained rooted to the spot, his countenance befuddled. It was clear he had been taken aback by the recent turn of events. ¡°Alright, it¡¯s alright. It was merely a firecracker. I¡¯ve already tossed it.¡± At that instant, Wang Ye and the others converged around him. Wang Ye patted Zhang Ping¡¯an¡¯s shoulder in an attempt to console him. ¡°I¡­1¡­Squad leader¡­Brother Wang¡­I¡­¡± In this instance, Zhang Ping¡¯an, thoroughly bewildered, found himself overcome with tears. ¡°Are you alright?¡± Kang Hua rushed over at that moment. In truth, he experienced both anxiety and relief concurrently. Thankfully, he¡¯d initiated firecracker exercises in advance, circumventing the need to wait until Monday for grenade throwing. If this had involved a grenade, both Zhang Ping¡¯an and the safety officer could have suffered incapacitating injuries or worse. After all, the explosion occurred just two meters away in midair, well within grenade range. ¡°I¡¯m okay!¡± Ye Sanshi patted his rapidly pounding chest, took a deep breath, and answered Kang Hua. ¡°Alright, as long as you¡¯re alright.¡± Kang Hua then shifted his attention to Zhang Ping¡¯an. In that moment, he recognized Zhang Ping¡¯an. His expression softened slightly, and he addressed Ye Sanshi, ¡°The rest of you, continue your training. Zhang Ping¡¯an, come here. Don¡¯t be nervous. There¡¯s no blame.. Follow me!¡± Chapter 195 - Chapter 195: Wu Jianfeng Wants Compensation? Chapter 195: Wu Jianfeng Wants Compensation? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Bang ~¡± ¡°Bang!¡± After a brief pause, the training ground once again resonated with loud sounds. The training pressed on. Among the students of Class 5, Gu Yingnan took his turn as the second participant. Clearly, there was a tinge of nervousness, but he maintained composure. He released the firecracker in one fluid motion. Similar challenges unfolded for the other students, five in each group, with issues cropping up in various classes. For instance, some still hesitated to ignite the firecracker, while others hurled it before it was properly lit. However, none replicated the critical blunder recently committed by Zhang Ping¡¯an. That error was truly dire. Despite this being a firecracker, it was as thick as a thumb. Not to mention potential harm to hands and ears. The possibility of triggering a mental and physical catastrophe lingered. The lone swift and resolute response came from Ye Sanshi, who promptly snatched the firecracker away from him. Otherwise, the new recruits might have faced the grim prospect of losing members before even reaching the grenade-throwing stage today. ¡°Instructor, I¡­ I¡¯m actually¡­ a bit scared. I promise I¡¯ll do better next time¡­ I can do it next time!¡± Following Kang Hua for a short distance, Zhang Ping¡¯an finally regained composure and uttered his words. Kang Hua turned around. Just then, another round of firecrackers erupted. Zhang Ping¡¯an instinctively flinched. Observing his reaction, Kang Hua refrained from scolding. Instead, he bestowed a kind smile. ¡°It¡¯s alright, don¡¯t be anxious. In fact, you don¡¯t have to partake in this exercise.¡± Huh?1 Zhang Ping¡¯an was bewildered. Kang Hua¡¯s smile remained unwavering. ¡°Let me clarify. In the past, there were individuals who encountered difficulties with grenades. Some even unintentionally threw them close to their own feet.¡± ¡°All!¡± Zhang Ping¡¯an¡¯s surprise was evident. Kang Hua elaborated, ¡°There¡¯s no need to be overly concerned. Everyone possesses diverse levels of mental resilience and courage. These attributes are influenced by inherent disposition as well as external factors. No one is pointing fingers at you.¡± After a pause, he gazed at Zhang Ping¡¯an and expressed with genuine sincerity, ¡°You have been assigned to be a chef. Falling a bit short in training isn¡¯t a problem. Therefore, I¡¯ll extend special dispensation for this session. You are exempt from further participation in this training, including the subsequent grenade exercise.¡± ¡°Um¡­ I see!¡± Zhang Ping¡¯an found himself at a crossroads. This outcome was unexpected. At that instant, he felt a mix of relief and a trace of disappointment. Despite the instructor¡¯s consistent smile and soothing tone, the outcome remained unchanged: he was excused from this training module. Dissatisfaction? Not really. His only regret was his own timidity. He yearned to insist on continuing the training. However, reflecting on the recent event, he chose silence. He confronted himself truthfully. He could admit he hadn¡¯t held the firecracker in his grasp. Yet, if he were to actually hold it later, and if his indecisiveness or anxiety led to an accident, he couldn¡¯t live with himself. Implicating others would burden his conscience forever. ¡°Very well, instructor. Thank you. Eventually, he came to terms with the reality. If he chose not to participate, it was fine. After all, he already acquired culinary skills outside. He had arrived at the military with the intent of joining the culinary class. Given that cooks weren¡¯t required to engage in this training, there was no reason for him to exert himself needlessly or jeopardize others. ¡°Exactly!¡± Kang Hua offered a reassuring pat on the shoulder. ¡°Don¡¯t place excessive pressure on yourself. It¡¯s merely a firecracker, and nothing untoward transpired. I believe your class leader won¡¯t fault you.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Zhang Ping¡¯an nodded. However, when he shifted his gaze towards Ye Sanshi, who was engrossed in overseeing the training of the other Class 5 students, a sense of unease crept in. ¡°Bang! Bang!¡± ¡°What are you hesitating for? They¡¯re just firecrackers. Why the fear? You¡¯re soldiers. Remember your role. Fearing a cannon? If you were on the actual battlefield, bullets and cannonballs would be your companions. Summon your courage and stand like true men.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be anxious¡­ Steady your mind. There¡¯s a delay of four to five seconds. Calculate that time. Once ignited, throw it immediately. Precision matters!¡± From behind the protective barricades, the class leaders¡¯ admonitions echoed intermittently. Diverse were the teaching approaches of each class monitor, yet their impact shared common ground. Of course, it was fundamentally attributed to their status as men, and these were merely firecrackers. ¡°No room for mishaps, right?¡± It was Wang Ye¡¯s turn within Class 5. Ye Sanshi handed him a firecracker, his expression unwavering. Previously, he could ask Wang Ye with a hint of a grin. Nonetheless, the aftermath of Zhang Ping¡¯an¡¯s incident still clung to Ye Sanshi, his heartbeat having yet to regain its regular rhythm. With each firecracker discharge, his concern deepened. Indeed, even if he had to toss two grenades simultaneously¡ªone in each hand¡ªhe wouldn¡¯t be as tense. Zhang Ping¡¯an¡¯s mishap had shaken him to the core. In truth, he had nearly considered giving Zhang Ping¡¯an a good kick earlier. It was truly unnerving. ¡°No problem. I¡¯m familiar with this. I¡¯ve often played with them at home. This doesn¡¯t faze me,¡± Wang Ye affirmed with a grin. In reality, Wang Ye had never engaged in such games. His family had attained prosperity, and his childhood had been cushioned. Moreover, his transition to the county town from a young age had curbed opportunities for youthful exuberance. Yet, in his past life, Wang Ye¡¯s early years were spent in the countryside. Employing firecrackers for sundry tasks¡ªigniting dried dung from cows and pigs¡ªhad become second nature during his youth. ¡°Alright, go ahead!¡± Ye Sanshi handed Wang Ye the lighter. ¡°Snap!¡± Wang Ye ignited the firecracker, promptly hurling it onto the training ground. ¡°Bang!¡± An emphatic detonation resonated. Wang Ye refrained from ostentation, as a Class 5 member had just moments ago hesitated for two to three seconds while clutching the timed firecracker, subsequently discarding it. He was met with a stern kick from their class leader. ¡°Allow me to summarize this training!¡± In the dormitory, with the firecracker exercises concluded and about ten minutes left before dinner, Ye Sanshi seized the opportunity to debrief the training. At this juncture, Zhang Ping¡¯an sat with his head bowed, visibly uneasy. Ye Sanshi noticed, of course, but chose not to address it overtly. He glanced around at the group and began, ¡°Overall, our class¡¯s performance today was commendable, barring a few comrades.¡± He emphasized, ¡°Of course, I¡¯m not referring to Zhang Ping¡¯an.¡± Then he directed his attention to Zhang Ping¡¯an and called out, ¡°Zhang Ping¡¯an.¡± ¡°Here!¡± Zhang Ping¡¯an responded promptly, his face flushing. Don¡¯t be distressed. Once it¡¯s over, it¡¯s over. You¡¯re a chef by profession. As we proceed, you¡¯ll grow accustomed and your courage will be nurtured. For now, there¡¯s no need to compel yourself through this training. I harbor no reproach, do you understand?¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Zhang Ping¡¯an¡¯s cheeks retained their rosy hue. Yet, this time Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t dwell on him. ¡°Gu Yingnan, in your case for this round¡­¡± Sequentially, he evaluated, summarized, and continued, as was customary following each training segment. The ensuing day marked the weekend, a respite from training. However, Saturday was already a free day. Despite most recruits penning reflections on their training experiences, Wu Jianfeng considered this a legitimate day off. Hence, throughout the weekend, aside from the morning firecracker routine, all classes primarily practiced formations. Yes, formations. Following the recent drill, the formations seldom utilized in training were reintroduced. This was in anticipation of the imminent completion of the recruit program. From now on, all recruits would need to consolidate their acquired knowledge and skills, especially focusing on subjects slated for assessment. Wang Ye, however, didn¡¯t participate in training that day. He even abstained from the firecracker exercise, summoned away by Wu Jianfeng. Donations. The funds had been collected yesterday, and Wu Jianfeng had also visited the school for discussions. Thus, he brought Wang Ye along today to finalize the arrangements. ¡°How do you feel?¡± Around 1 PM, after having lunch at the school, Wang Ye once again got into Wu Jianfeng¡¯s car. In response to Wu Jianfeng¡¯s inquiry, Wang Ye, holding a sizable bouquet of flowers, grinned and replied, ¡°Do these flowers smell amazing? I feel fantastic!¡± The bouquet he held wasn¡¯t composed of just one type of flower; it contained at least seven or eight varieties. These flowers were presented to Wang Ye by the school¡¯s children during the morning¡¯s donation event. Each student contributed a small bouquet, which collectively formed the substantial bundle in Wang Ye¡¯s hands. The flowers weren¡¯t particularly valuable, but the children from the school had personally gathered them from the vicinity and even the nearby hills. ¡°Is that the extent of your feelings?¡± Wu Jianfeng continued to inquire, his smile persistent. ¡°What else?¡± Wang Ye inquired, his smile mirroring Wu Jianfeng¡¯s. He reflected on how, in the morning, the children who offered him flowers were dressed tidily, despite their patched-up clothes and trousers. He recalled their clear eyes and the way they waved goodbye, chasing after the car as he and others departed. Frankly speaking, Wang Ye genuinely believed that the money expended this time was extraordinarily worthwhile. ¡°You rascal, you coerced me into donating 1,000 yuan this time. Haven¡¯t you thought about reimbursing me?¡± Wu Jianfeng glanced over and chuckled. These words left Wang Ye momentarily stunned. Then, he discreetly pulled out a bundle of flowers from the larger bouquet in his grasp. ¡°Captain, how about I give you these?¡± ¡°Get lost, you little scamp!¡± Wu Jianfeng chuckled as he scolded, and Wang Ye gleefully restored the flowers to their original position. Truth be told, in this moment, Wang Ye felt a mild disdain toward this guy. Compensation? This guy willingly declared his intention to donate, contributed 1,000 yuan, and even handed his phone number to a female volunteer teacher. He hadn¡¯t even made any progress with the two female military doctors yet. Now that he was out and about, it seemed his focus had shifted targets. By 3 PM, the bus had returned to the recruit company. Wang Ye sought out Class 5 on the training ground and promptly rejoined their ranks. ¡°Brother Wang, where were you? Why don¡¯t you tell us where you went?¡± During the break, everyone was quite curious about Wang Ye¡¯s mysterious disappearance for the majority of the day. Qin Li even approached to inquire. ¡°Don¡¯t ask what you shouldn¡¯t. Qin Li, do you intend to emulate the confidentiality protocols again?¡± This reprimand didn¡¯t come from Wang Ye, but rather from Ye Sanshi, who had just set down his water bottle. With that single utterance, Qin Li quieted down. At this point, Ye Sanshi shifted his gaze toward Wang Ye, although he refrained from saying anything. In truth, Ye Sanshi had learned of Wang Ye¡¯s intentions for the day the previous night. After the company commander had summoned Wang Ye out again yesterday, Ye Sanshi had waited for him outside. It was during this interaction that Wang Ye had confided in him. Monday. Following the start of the morning exercise session, the entire company was led to the training ground¡ªthe same location where firecracker exercises had taken place for the past two days. Wu Jianfeng positioned himself before the assembly. ¡°Don¡¯t fret while tossing the grenades. Approach it akin to the firecracker throws you¡¯ve practiced earlier. Open the safety latch afterward, pull the pin, and cast it out. Recall, avoid hesitating. Utilize your strength in alignment with the stipulated posture. After extracting the pin, act swiftly. Don¡¯t emphasize the distance; instead, aim to cast the grenade behind the bunker wall.¡± Although safety education on grenade handling had been covered extensively over the past two days, now that the exercise was imminent, Wu Jianfeng couldn¡¯t resist reiterating the essentials to the group. After all, he would serve as the safety officer during the exercise. Even though the individual hurling the grenade was a recruit, Wu Jianfeng would remain at the periphery throughout the process. If any recruit faltered, it would bring misfortune not only upon them but also upon Wu Jianfeng himself¡­. Chapter 196 - Chapter 196: Real Bullets, Complete Assessment Chapter 196: Real Bullets, Complete Assessment Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation On that night, insomnia plagued some individuals in class five as well. Despite the fatigue from the day¡¯s training, this experience differed from their previous training sessions. The thought of not throwing the grenade could potentially cost him his life! Recalling the determination from earlier, a few of the more reserved recruits began to feel uneasy. This wasn¡¯t like marksmanship. Marksmanship wouldn¡¯t harm him, but if he didn¡¯t handle the grenade properly, it could truly be fatal. Not everyone had grown up in rural areas with exposure to cow dung. Some city-raised children might have never encountered it. Although they had spent the past two days playing with firecrackers, after all, firecrackers were just firecrackers. The night was unusually hushed. At six o¡¯clock, the outside sky retained its gray hue. As the wake-up call resonated, and after rising and dressing, instead of rushing everyone downstairs as usual, he posed a question, ¡°Have you thought this through?¡± No one responded. All eyes were fixed on them. Wang Ye didn¡¯t immediately voice his thoughts. He didn¡¯t want to pressurize the others prematurely. ¡°Reporting, class monitor, I¡¯m in!¡± Finally, the first voice to break the silence was Qin Li¡¯s. Wang Ye turned his gaze toward Qin Li, but this wasn¡¯t surprising. Qin Li had demonstrated considerable skill in handling firecrackers earlier. ¡°Reporting, class monitor, I¡¯m participating too!¡± ¡°Report¡­¡± One after another, Wang Ye was among the last to speak, alongside Zhang Ping¡¯an. Of course, Zhang Ping¡¯an was also participating. At that moment, a blush swept across Zhang Ping¡¯an¡¯s face. Ye Sanshi noticed and consoled him once more, ¡°It¡¯s alright. Regardless of how adept you become at throwing a grenade, it won¡¯t replace your cooking skills. Revolutionary missions aren¡¯t the sole measure of importance. Everyone has a role that suits them. There¡¯s no need to force yourself.¡± Ye Sanshi¡¯s words rang true. After the morning exercise session concluded. Before Wu Jianfeng began to address the recruits, a few class monitors summoned several individuals to step forward. Among them was Zhang Ping¡¯an, totaling three people in all. It wasn¡¯t a large number, but it wasn¡¯t meager either. After all, this exercise centered around throwing a grenade. Wang Ye glanced at them. At that moment, the three who stood to the side displayed a hint of embarrassment, their faces reddening. They felt so mortified that they couldn¡¯t lift their heads to meet the gazes of their peers. Wang Ye¡¯s gaze remained on them for a moment before shifting away. He didn¡¯t hold them in contempt. The fact that they had joined the military and persisted thus far was proof of their masculinity. If they faced internal struggles now, it was perfectly acceptable for them not to partake. In the end, not every role in the military necessitated combat. Perhaps frontline engagement wasn¡¯t their calling, but they could serve as valuable logistical support. The military wasn¡¯t solely comprised of frontline fighters. Each individual would excel in their own sphere. ¡°Very well, the three of you can return to the dormitory for now!¡± Wu Jianfeng turned his attention to the trio and announced. In an instant, the three recruits, their cheeks flushed with embarrassment, lowered their heads and made their way back. Truthfully, they were relieved to leave the spotlight behind. After the departure of the three recruits, Wu Jianfeng turned to face the entire formation of recruits. ¡°I¡¯ll ask you one last time. Is there anyone who chooses not to participate? Rest assured, no one will look down on you. If you¡¯re not inclined to take part, then don¡¯t force it. Just step out and head upstairs!¡± Silence prevailed as no one responded. Though some might still be feeling apprehensive, once a decision was made, very few would reconsider at this juncture. ¡°Very well. Since no one has stepped forward, let¡¯s proceed to the training ground!¡± Wu Jianfeng didn¡¯t linger with further words. The three new recruits had just left for upstairs; their voices would still carry down if he spoke more here. They were already quite embarrassed, and adding to it wouldn¡¯t be beneficial. However, upon reaching the training ground, Wu Jianfeng resumed speaking, ¡°This is the final opportunity. Don¡¯t feel pressured or anxious. If you¡¯re truly anxious, you can stand up now. Grenade throwing wasn¡¯t a matter to take lightly. Extreme nervousness could hinder one¡¯s performance, driven by a fear of embarrassment. This is about responsibility for yourself, and it¡¯s my responsibility as well!¡± Wu Jianfeng spoke earnestly. In reality, at this moment, Wu Jianfeng earnestly wished that no one would persist against their inclinations. After all, he had to ensure security afterward! If there were individuals who struggled with the task but still insisted on participating, it could lead to complications if something went awry. Yet, still, not a word was uttered. Wu Jianfeng refrained from further speech. He walked toward a spot behind a wall. Adjacent to this spot was a pit with sandbags. Wu Jianfeng positioned himself beside it. As for the new recruits, they couldn¡¯t form a line based on shifts like they did yesterday. Instead, they stood behind another wall of bunkers, about seventy or eighty meters away. Following the guidance of the seasoned squad leaders, when the first squad was ready, a soldier would step into the waiting area across from them to receive a grenade. With both hands holding it, guided by a platoon leader, they would then proceed to Wu Jianfeng¡¯s side. ¡°Bang!¡± The first grenade detonated. There weren¡¯t any significant shifts or alterations. In truth, it was simpler than tossing firecrackers the previous day. Lighting firecrackers required a lighter, while grenades only needed the safety pin to be removed before tossing. Furthermore, today¡¯s grenade throwing didn¡¯t demand much technique or strength, unlike the previous exercises with wooden grenades. In this iteration, a person stood behind a wall. Wu Jianfeng would grasp your right hand directly and guide you to raise the grenade with your right hand. Then, he instructed you to extract the safety pin and launch the fragmentation grenade over the wall into the training area on the other side. It wasn¡¯t a matter of throwing it far, but rather getting it over the wall. Essentially, this was training for courage. One after another, Class Two, Class Three¡­ Two hours later, Wang Ye successfully threw the grenade. He didn¡¯t feel much about it. Merely tossing it away left Wang Ye feeling a tad dissatisfied. There was just one throw. If only he could throw a few more, or better yet, if there were a fish pond right in front of him¡­ Of course, such a scenario was outlandish. The barrage of throws continued. By the time Class Eight came around, the sun was at its peak. Wang Ye placed a hand on his stomach, realizing he was hungry. Tossing the grenade was an instant action, yet there was still the downtime between tosses. Each person took their turn, and time seemed to drag on. At this point, Wang Ye mused that it might be past eleven, and yet the rotation wasn¡¯t complete. Massaging his stomach, he glanced at Wu Jianfeng. Wang Ye had a recollection of this soldier. Originally part of Class Three, he was moved to Class Eight after alternating with Yan Zhiming and Deng Hai. At this very moment, he clutched a grenade in his right hand. After Wu Jianfeng released his grip, he pulled the safety pin with his left hand and hurled it forward. ¡°Hmm?¡± Wang Ye¡¯s eyes widened, and his heart seemed to leap into his throat. This was because the fragmentation grenade he had thrown hadn¡¯t landed on the training ground behind the wall. Instead, it had fallen atop the sandbags before him. ¡°Damn!¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s scalp prickled. In a split second, he seized the startled recruit, locking an arm around his neck while diving into a nearby pit with sandbags. ¡°Bang!¡± An explosion reverberated from the sandbags. Instantly, chaos erupted on the training ground. An incident had occurred, the last thing anyone wished to happen. The instructor, who had been seated, firing grenades, hastily rose and dashed over. ¡°Company Commander!¡± ¡°Fuck!¡± Curses could be heard as veterans sprinted toward the scene. The entire morning had transpired, seven classes had concluded their rotations, and even the eighth was nearing its conclusion. They anticipated a smooth session with the Grenade Tossing Club today, but they didn¡¯t expect such a mishap¡­ ¡°I¡¯m alright!¡± In the following moment, Wu Jianfeng rose from the sandbag pit. He rubbed his head, donned his helmet, and barked at the instructor. Then, he directed his attention to the approaching veterans and yelled, ¡°It¡¯s fine. No need to rush over.¡± After uttering that, he crouched once more. In the next breath, he extended a hand to help up another recruit. Only then did he stand, and a companion beside him jumped into the pit. In the succeeding moment, he ducked back down. ¡°Fuck, how did you even throw it? Are you trying to kill me?¡± The monitor of Class Eight was on the verge of losing it. Wu Jianfeng had declared that there was no need for anyone to approach, yet he disregarded that entirely. He leaped in and kicked the sandbags. In that tense moment, a furious roar erupted as the recruit who was kicked into the bulletproof pit remained utterly silent. He was shaken to his core. However, Wu Jianfeng ushered Class Eight back, reprimanding, ¡°Enough, quiet down. Everything is fine, isn¡¯t it?¡± In reality, he still felt shaken. Nevertheless, prior to hurling live ordnance, he had mentally prepared himself for accidents. Thus, despite his heart racing, he didn¡¯t allow the Class Eight monitor to spiral into further frenzy. Once again, he assisted the shaken recruit to stand. ii It¡¯s all good now. Apologize to him!¡± ¡°Company Commander!¡± ¡°I said apologize!¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s gaze bore into him. ¡°Yes, sir! I¡¯m sorry!¡± The Class Eight monitor offered an angry apology. ¡°Alright, come on, get back up!¡± Wu Jianfeng supported the recruit whose legs quivered and whose face had gone pale from fright, ushering him into the bulletproof pit. Above, the instructor extended his hand to help him. Throughout the entire sequence, the recruit remained mute. He was thoroughly rattled. Indeed, he was anxious just now. Upon witnessing the grenade land on the sandbag, panic had overwhelmed him, and he believed he was done for. Even after the explosion, he hadn¡¯t yet recovered. ¡°Are you really alright?¡± The instructor, his own nerves still taut, asked Wu Jianfeng again, concern etched across his face. He was clearly still in a state of shock. ¡°Yes, I¡¯m fine!¡± Wu Jianfeng nodded and shifted his gaze to the recruit being supported by Kang Hua. ¡°Take him away first!¡± ¡°Understood!¡± The instructor nodded, recognizing that this recruit was far from stable and required immediate attention to calm his nerves. Though he had committed a grave error this time, it was a blessing that he was unharmed. However, this appeasement was just a temporary measure. After this incident, the recruit¡¯s future in the military was effectively obliterated. He was destined to be a soldier for the next two years. Furthermore, he wouldn¡¯t be assigned to any frontline units or even important logistical divisions during this period. The incident carried severe consequences. ¡°Company commander!¡± The Eighth Squad Leader didn¡¯t follow them. He called out, an air of embarrassment surrounding him. After all, this soldier was under his care. Exhaling deeply, Wu Jianfeng shot him a glance but refrained from saying anything. He strode directly toward where Wang Ye and the remaining recruits were positioned. Continuing the training today was out of the question. Given the incident that had just occurred, those who hadn¡¯t yet thrown might be even more fraught with anxiety. It was better to cease for now, to prevent any further mishaps. He needed to first gather the recruits who hadn¡¯t yet thrown. Subsequently, he would have their squad leaders and instructors reassure them, providing necessary psychological support. After confirming their readiness, the remaining recruits would be permitted to toss grenades in two days¡¯ time. ¡°Alright, it¡¯s concluded. It was an accident, merely that. We¡¯re soldiers. As I mentioned when I had you pen down a farewell letter the day before yesterday, we¡¯re subject to potential dangers anytime, anywhere. So, don¡¯t let it overly distress you!¡± Back in the dormitory, Ye Sanshi convened a meeting with the entire group. Concluding his statement, he cast his gaze across the assembly and continued, ¡°Of course, we can¡¯t simply ignore this episode. It¡¯s a lesson. While we can¡¯t guarantee we won¡¯t face accidents, we must ensure we don¡¯t actively invite them!¡± Pausing for a moment, he surveyed the solemn countenances before him and gentled his tone. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s move away from this topic. Class Five has voted this time around, and I won¡¯t withhold information any longer. Next Monday, each of you will undergo the recruit company¡¯s graduation assessment.¡± Ye Sanshi deftly redirected the conversation, introducing a topic that resonated deeply with everyone. His approach was effective, capturing the attention of the entire group. While it was common knowledge that the three-month recruit training period was drawing to a close, Ye Sanshi had refrained from specifying a precise timeframe when questioned before. Instead, he advised them to be ready at all times, ensuring that they¡¯d be informed of the timing prior to the assessment. Yet, here he was, abruptly unveiling the announcement. Surveying the attentive faces before him, Ye Sanshi pressed on with a resolute demeanor. ¡°Let¡¯s center our focus on this. You¡¯re left with only one week. Utilize it wisely for training. It¡¯s the foremost challenge before you. The outcome of this assessment will directly influence the path your company takes.¡± Chapter 197 - Chapter 197: Dont Let Yourself Regret for a Second Time Chapter 197: Don¡¯t Let Yourself Regret for a Second Time Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation He was on the verge of losing his winning streak. Ye Sanshi¡¯s words skillfully redirected everyone¡¯s focus. No one had a moment to reflect on the day¡¯s events. ¡°Ah, it¡¯s truly hard to part ways. Wouldn¡¯t it be wonderful if we could stick together for the next winning streak!¡± The dormitory lights had been switched off, but Ye Sanshi fetched his notebook and pen to summarize his work. Though he instructed everyone to get some rest, the topic he had just introduced left everyone unable to fall asleep. Even Wang Ye¡¯s emotions were in turmoil. Despite having already confirmed his assignment to the Fourth Company. However, he wasn¡¯t a mere fixture. Nearly three months had passed, with him serving as deputy class monitor for over two months. Bonds had formed with his classmates. Now, as the training company was nearing its end. They might still remain in the same regiment, but interactions were bound to diminish in the future. If certain members were stationed elsewhere within the regiment, they might not cross paths at all. ¡°Brother Wang and Ping¡¯an are the fortunate ones. Their pairing has already been confirmed. Honestly, 1 really wish we could all stick together. Let¡¯s set aside everything else. With Ping¡¯an in the kitchen, I could look forward to his cooking whenever I¡¯m famished!¡± From atop Wang Ye¡¯s bunk, Qin Li poked his head out to speak. Song Yuejin lay on a nearby bed. Upon hearing this, he chimed in, ¡°Honestly, being a major is appealing, a group of five from four companies, a substantial unit after our last stretch!¡± ¡°That¡¯s not exactly significant. It¡¯s merely a fifth. Our class has ten members, yet Brother Wang and Ping¡¯an account for a fifth of that!¡± Qin Li¡¯s response to Liang Fan¡¯s words dripped with even more dejection. ¡°Hehe, honestly, the Fourth Company might not be a bad gig!¡± Gu Yingnan grinned as he shared his thoughts. ¡°Truth be told, it¡¯s now evident that the Fourth Company holds the top spot in the regiment. Such a company is likely to be formidable. Didn¡¯t Qin Li always have a hankering for kitchen duty? If you end up in the Fourth Company, just ensure you don¡¯t shed any skin!¡± Gu Yingnan¡¯s words left Qin Li¡¯s resolve momentarily shaky. He mumbled weakly, ¡°Sigh, reality can be so damn cruel. Back when 1 was in elementary school, my teacher asked what 1 aspired to be when grown up. I proclaimed that I would become a scientist one day. In junior high, I boasted to my peers that I¡¯d undoubtedly ace the exams for Tsinghua University and Peking University. And during high school¡­ Well, high school¡¯s a different story. For now, at least.¡± ¡°Right now my ambitions lie in changing my course to join the army. I wish to be the finest soldier, a member of the special forces, and contribute towards scaling the pinnacle of my life. But in reality¡­¡± ¡°In reality, you¡¯re interested in pig farming, aren¡¯t you?¡± Liang Fan interjected with a chuckle. The dormitory erupted into laughter all at once. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s keep it down!¡± Wang Ye joined in the mirth, though he gently reminded everyone to restrain their excitement. After all, the lights were off and it was time to rest. Yet, the moment Wang Ye spoke, Qin Li¡¯s attention shifted immediately toward him. Perched atop his upper bunk, he leaned out and directed his gaze down towards Wang Ye, saying, ¡°I¡¯m still envious of you, Brother Wang. Two third-class merits and a promising journey ahead. If we go our separate ways this time, we might just have to salute and address you as chief the next time we meet!¡± Wang Ye met his gaze with a smile. ¡°You¡¯re quite the joker. Even if we end up in the same company next time, promoting you that swiftly won¡¯t be possible. I still have to attend military academy. By the time I return, you might just be a fresh recruit again!¡± ¡°Hehe, that¡¯s a valid point!¡± Qin Li chuckled. ¡°Back before I enlisted, 1 was so full of pride. Now, truth be told, I¡¯m yearning for retirement.¡± Regrettably, that was a distant prospect. Another two years lay ahead! ¡°Long-term thinking is definitely on my mind.¡± Yan Zhiming, positioned across from him, also added with a smile, ¡°Brother Wang, when you¡¯re back from the military academy, I¡¯ll be the first to salute you!¡± ¡°Alright, but it¡¯s a long way off!¡± After a moment of pause, Wang Ye¡¯s gaze traversed the darkness to the other beds. He continued, ¡°Frankly, if you¡¯re considering a continued stint in the military, you can acquire more specialized skills post company service. Don¡¯t think that being infantry means we lack specialized expertise. Driving tanks and armored vehicles constitutes a skill, as does maintenance. Mastering these can secure your spot within the team!¡± Here, Wang Ye¡¯s tone softened as he added with a smile, ¡°Of course, I do harbor the hope that some of you will strive harder. Not only does the military offer a guaranteed pathway, but you can also aim for military school. Be it the second or third year, it matters not. 1 wish that any of you could be my classmates!¡± ¡°Forget it. If I had the chance at military school, I¡¯d head straight for a university!¡± Gu Yingnan voiced helplessness. However, not everyone shared his sentiments. Liang Fan remarked, ¡°Actually, the instructor briefed me on this. He mentioned that the entrance exams aren¡¯t a walk in the park. You need to excel to secure a limited slot. But 1 won¡¯t throw in the towel, 1 won¡¯t.¡± Liang Fan had spoken his resolve, yet there were still those who remained unvoiced. Some claimed they held no expectations, while others held on to a glimmer of hope. Wang Ye understood that there were individuals determined to make strides in this direction. After all, every soldier aspired to become an officer. Naturally, there were exceptions who felt otherwise. After three months in the military, the daily grind might have them wishing to simply serve their two-year stint. Yet, regardless of their inclinations, the future remained uncertain. Presently, they were simply engaged in conversation. Thirty minutes later, Ye Sanshi returned, signaling the end of the dormitory¡¯s chat. The following day, the entire recruit company operated like a well-oiled machine. They commenced training in different groups, even the squad leaders delved into specialized training. Based on the needs of the recruits in their respective groups, they focused on improving the weak points of specific individuals during targeted exercises. The recruit camp was abuzz with activity. Every training ground was occupied. Those who had faltered at throwing grenades were now practicing grenade throwing. Formation alignments that required improvement were being meticulously reworked. Wang Ye, despite his own proficiency in all areas, had no room for complacency. He was effectively conscripted by Ye Sanshi to aid in training the others. For an entire week, he didn¡¯t get a break even on Saturday. Each morning, upon waking, he would fold his blanket and let it air dry. Following the lights-out call, their training continued. From dawn to dusk, the commanding voices and motivating calls of the experienced squad leaders reverberated throughout the camp. Finally, the last night of February arrived. ¡°Tomorrow marks your assessment day.¡± Following the roll call, Wu Jianfeng took the floor. ¡°Throughout these three months of training, my aim has been to mold you into genuine soldiers, soldiers who are combat-ready. Your class monitor, too, has spared no effort in nurturing and instructing you.¡± Surveying the group, he continued earnestly, ¡°To be frank, you all started off on a rather poor note in my book. As per my knowledge, many of you were entangled in internet and gaming addiction. Instead of studying, you frequented internet cafes and engaged in smoking. Insufficient discipline from your families led you to forgo university. Without prospects in society, your families compelled you into military service. Nonetheless, you who were discarded by the outside world. Your physical health was subpar, and your mental states left much to be desired. Your conversations were punctuated with internet jargon. Truth be told, upon initially learning of your circumstances, 1 felt a degree of distaste.¡± No one contested Wu Jianfeng¡¯s words, for they were an accurate representation of the truth, Wang Ye included. This new life couldn¡¯t be classified as a rebirth. In essence, he had been coerced by his family into joining the military as a remedy for his internet dependency. ¡°But that¡¯s all in the past,¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s voice continued. I¡¯ve witnessed your transformation over these three months. From the initial cluster of rookies who couldn¡¯t stand straight, sit properly, execute basic exercises, and were grappling with poor mental states, you¡¯ve now evolved into soldiers. Not too shabby! You can now rightfully be called soldiers. Of course, you¡¯re still fresh recruits. Furthermore, you¡¯re recruits who have yet to be assigned a designation or company.¡± After a pause, Wu Jianfeng¡¯s voice intensified as he called out, ¡°Comrades, comrades, I am well aware that you might have been significantly disheartened prior to enlisting in the military. While your classmates pursued higher education, and the objects of your affection embarked on the journey of college life, you found yourself confined to your circumstances. You had to weather criticism and reproach from your family. Disappointment, frustration, and even remorse. Regret over not having studied diligently and remorse over indulging in leisure. However, what I want to convey is that, comrades, it truly doesn¡¯t matter. Life comprises numerous avenues. Education is one path, and military service is another. The military is expansive, its platform vast. If you wish to shed past regrets, you must exert yourselves.¡± At this juncture, Wu Jianfeng¡¯s tone shifted. He gazed upon the assembly and spoke with gravity, ¡°In truth, I¡¯m aware that some among you are contemplating a lackluster performance in the upcoming two days. Why? Because you fear adversity and fatigue. You aim to perform slightly subpar and be assigned to the logistics division. You yearn for a posting where training is less rigorous and life is simpler. Yes, I won¡¯t mince words: if you falter in this examination and your results are subpar, although you¡¯ll continue to undergo intensive training and remedial assessments, you¡¯ll unquestionably find yourselves relegated to lower-ranking companies and logistics units. You may even find yourselves relegated to kitchen duty in certain units, responsible for tending to pigs. However, comrades, you¡¯re merely eighteen or nineteen years old. You¡¯ve already encountered a setback in your lives. Do you wish to undergo a second failure? Are you prepared to conceal regret over not having approached this military evaluation earnestly, not having given your all? Will you confine yourself to a two-year stint in the military, squandering yet another opportunity to alter your destiny?¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s words were not coated in false encouragement; instead, they were grounded in reality and delivered with genuine concern. Wang Ye subtly shifted his gaze toward Qin Li. Thanks to this companion, Wang Ye understood that such intentions indeed lurked within him. Whether Wu Jianfeng¡¯s words could awaken him remained uncertain. Before him, Wu Jianfeng carried on. ¡°Alright, the evaluation is slated for tomorrow. It¡¯s futile to prolong these discussions. 1 address you tonight to impress upon you the importance of avoiding future regrets. I also hope that each of you can confront reality head-on. The military doesn¡¯t suffer from a shortage of personnel. Every year, countless individuals enlist while numerous others retire. Should you aspire to redefine your life, it necessitates your unwavering commitment. Be it this assessment or the aftermath of the upcoming winning streak. If your dedication and diligence stand out, the military will take note of your transformation. The military¡¯s platform is certainly extensive enough for you to manifest your ambitions and achieve a comeback in life.¡± Upon concluding his speech, Wu Jianfeng relinquished the floor. Kang Hua refrained from speaking this evening. With the company dismissed, they returned to their dormitories. Ye Sanshi refrained from speaking as well, directing them to prepare for bed. ¡°Brother Wang, my earlier jest was just that¡ªa jest. I¡¯m committed to putting in the effort and striving to join the Fourth Company alongside you!¡± While fetching water, Qin Li suddenly addressed Wang Ye with a smile. Wang Ye turned his head to meet his gaze and responded with a smile, ¡°Very well!¡± Extending his hand and forming a fist, Wang Ye raised it before him. Upon their fists meeting, Wang Ye¡¯s smile persisted as he spoke once more, ¡°Ensure no future regrets weigh on you. Two years may be brief, yet two years of diligence yield immense rewards.¡± ¡°Understood!¡± Chapter 198 - Chapter 198: The Test Begins, The First to Get Full Marks Chapter 198: The Test Begins, The First to Get Full Marks Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The following day, which was Monday, saw the arrival of six new recruits. Even the wake-up call seemed harmonious as they all gathered together. Simultaneously, this marked the official commencement of the assessment. They didn¡¯t wait until eight o¡¯clock, as the assessment began at six o¡¯clock when the entire company assembled. After a brief speech from Wu Jianfeng and the instructor, the company¡¯s chief of staff announced the commencement of the examination. Everyone proceeded upstairs to the classroom and took their seats. The first segment of the recruit graduation assessment was the theory assessment. Seated in his chair, Wang Ye maintained a straight posture, pen in hand. Upon completion of the test papers, he earnestly began answering the questions. The questions weren¡¯t overly complex. They pertained to regulations and general military knowledge. For instance, the essentials of marksmanship, firearm specifications, formation fundamentals, and the like. One could confidently say that no one within the entire classroom would falter in this exam. After all, the class monitors were not to be underestimated. These particulars needed to be memorized repeatedly. If not memorized, the various squatting stances, duck-like steps, and even the rigorous newspaper-punching drills would prove overwhelming. Hence, when the assessment concluded, those leaving the classroom bore relaxed expressions. Hehe, I feel like acing this round. The theory seemed daunting at first, but now it¡¯s evident it was a piece of cake!¡± In the restroom, a line of soldiers stood, urinating, with one from the fifth squad chuckling as he relieved himself. Wang Ye stood by, and Qin Li couldn¡¯t resist a smug grin. ¡°I¡¯m certain I¡¯ve gotten a perfect score. Even if not perfect, a 95 is guaranteed!¡± Turning to Wang Ye, he inquired, ¡°Brother Wang, how about you?¡± Wang Ye chuckled, beginning his response. Hehe, I won¡¯t believe it until I hear it. The questions were so straightforward, and 1 feel so at ease. How could Brother Wang have struggled?¡± ¡°That¡¯s the truth!¡± Adjusting his pants, Wang Ye continued with a grin, ¡°Truth be told, the theory assessment wasn¡¯t particularly challenging. It¡¯s all part of our training. However, the focus lies in the subsequent evaluations¡ªwhere we can truly gauge everyone¡¯s capabilities.¡± ¡°Certainly, I won¡¯t falter!¡± Qin Li vowed. However, as the morning¡¯s exams commenced, his self-assured demeanor waned. At 8 a.m., following the second assembly, the entire company embarked on the second evaluation: formations. One by one, they followed their class monitors¡¯ commands, flawlessly executing each formation¡¯s sequence. Class One was the first to take the stage. With ten members, two made errors, incurring substantial point deductions. ¡°Damn it, Brother Wang. I¡¯m nervous too. I¡¯ve got to pee!¡± Qin Li¡¯s voice could be heard from the line of those awaiting their evaluations. Wang Ye glanced over and whispered, ¡°Relax, don¡¯t let nervousness take over. Regard it as another training session. Our turn is coming up soon.¡± His voice carried, allowing those nearby to catch his words. This could be considered Wang Ye¡¯s deliberate effort to offer a reminder. The reason for this was that the two students from Class One appeared unduly anxious. Upon joining the army, everyone initiated their training in formations¡ªthe most extended training segment. In fact, they had excelled in this drill during their initial training. Practicing formations to a satisfactory level was almost a given for anyone. Thus, any issues encountered now stemmed from heightened nervousness. Individually summoned to demonstrate the formation movements, the awareness of this being an assessment weighed heavily on their performance, leading to immediate on-the-spot blunders. In reality, prior to the commencement of the exam, both Wu Jianfeng and Kang Hua, alongside the class monitors, had offered comforting words, urging everyone to remain calm and composed. Yet, achieving such a state was not as simple as adhering to a few outsider¡¯s words. This disposition was an outcome of each individual¡¯s nature. Luckily, despite their less-than-stellar performances, Wu Jianfeng did not lose his temper. Even when a glaring mistake resulted in substantial point deductions, his expression would turn sour. However, considering these were soldiers he had trained, the formations¡¯ test¡¯s deterioration impacted his training outcomes gravely. Nevertheless, his countenance only transformed in response to errors. Swiftly, he reverted to his affable and serene demeanor. This choice was driven by his apprehension that yielding to anger and venting aloud or even donning a disgruntled look would only augment the anxiety of those recruits about to undergo the evaluation. Ordinarily, had this not been an assessment and devoid of officer surveillance, if someone bungled a right turn when commanded to turn left, he would assuredly administer a kick. A swift kick would be followed by a spew of words targeting the recruit¡¯s incompetence, all directed at the squad leader. ¡°Zheng Youwei¡­¡± ¡°Commander Lu¡­¡± The evaluation progressed, names echoing out one after another. The spectrum of performances varied, encompassing both competence and shortcomings. Generally, however, their displays were relatively positive. Predominantly, just one or two individuals per class succumbed to excessive nervousness, warranting substantial deductions. Of course, a significant deduction in one area didn¡¯t necessarily spell failure. The formation evaluation¡¯s cumulative score reached 300 points, dispersed across the 11 assessment maneuvers. Ultimately, based on the tally of deductions, participants were categorized into three tiers: pass, good, and excellent. Should a single major deduction occur, passing the evaluation remained feasible. Yet, the fear was that an onslaught of blunders spurred by anxiety could unfold. Furthermore, the assessment¡¯s aggregate score, set at 300 points, was attributed to its meticulous nature and rigorous criteria. From promptly responding to commands, to sustaining the right gaze and synchronizing bodily motions, even encompassing the overall composure, stringent standards were enforced. If these standards were not upheld, point deductions ensued. Small details culminated in significant impacts. As a result, only a handful of individuals across the entire company could secure the top rank. ¡°Wang Ye!¡± At last, on the assessment grounds, Ye Sanshi¡¯s voice boomed, heralding Wang Ye¡¯s turn. ¡°Present!¡± Wang Ye responded robustly. In the formation assessment, vocal projection was also a point of evaluation. It was termed as a display of presence. This evaluation component, in fact, held significant weight. ¡°Advance!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye¡¯s reply resounded powerfully, bringing his turn to a start. He advanced, impeccably executing his stride. The distance covered when his foot met the ground measured precisely at 75 centimeters. He reached the opposite side, positioned before Ye Sanshi. ¡°At ease, attention!¡± Following the command, the three examiners from the regimental headquarters enveloped Wang Ye, silently grading his performance. Only then did Ye Sanshi proceed with the next command. ¡°At ease! Eyes forward¡­¡± Command upon command, Wang Ye exhibited remarkable responsiveness, endeavoring to execute each motion flawlessly. Though Wang Ye refrained from employing any special techniques for these actions, none were necessary. They were rudimentary maneuvers. As for his mental composure, Wang Ye radiated vigor. Three months had transformed him into a figure of renown within the Iron Bones Hero Regiment, let alone the Recruit Company. What reason was there for apprehension? His determination to secure the top rank in the recruit assessment remained unwavering. Wang Ye harbored the belief that he could clinch the first position in all segments. After all, he was a man equipped with a system. After nearly a minute of evaluation, Wang Ye¡¯s performance was flawless. Though he remained uncertain about his score, the examiner at his side conveyed approval for his performance. Yet, Wang Ye possessed confidence in garnering more than 290 points, potentially even attaining a perfect score. Promptly, Ye Sanshi resumed the calling of names. Following the assessment, Class Five¡¯s evaluations concluded. Ye Sanshi returned, a smile gracing his features. ¡°Nicely done, your performances were commendable. Song Yuejin, though nerves got the best of you momentarily, you managed to pass. Same goes for Qin Li. You¡¯ve both met my expectations!¡± Ye Sanshi truly beamed. Within Class Five, his primary concerns lay with Song Yuejin and Qin Li. These two individuals weren¡¯t exactly thriving. Yet today, Song Yuejin¡¯s anxiety-induced slip in a minor segment didn¡¯t obstruct his passage. Qin Li experienced a parallel outcome. Having shared this, Ye Sanshi shifted his gaze to Zhang Ping¡¯an, affirming, ¡°Ping¡¯an, don¡¯t worry. It¡¯s alright if you don¡¯t fare as well. It¡¯s merely a formation test. You¡¯ve been training diligently. The subsequent makeup assessments won¡¯t involve invigilators.¡± In the end, there was one individual in Class Five who didn¡¯t pass. Yet, this outcome wasn¡¯t a surprise to Ye Sanshi. Zhang Ping¡¯an hadn¡¯t particularly excelled in the formation assessment. Even if he improved his practice in the future, he remained timid and prone to nervousness. Consequently, he had mentally braced himself for this outcome. Of course, the principal reason was Zhang Ping¡¯an¡¯s decision to transition to the kitchen. Should they fail, so be it. The army was notably lenient toward cooks. ¡°Class monitor¡­ Me!¡± Zhang Ping¡¯an¡¯s voice held a touch of reserve. ¡°I¡¯ve said it¡¯s alright. Relax. You should try to calm down a bit!¡± Ye Sanshi offered counsel anew. Having shared these words, he glanced at Wang Ye before looking at the rest. ¡°Our vice-president performed remarkably this time. Everyone, take note and learn, alright?¡± ¡°Class monitor, how many points did Brother Wang score?¡± Qin Li couldn¡¯t contain his curiosity. ¡°A perfect score!¡± Ye Sanshi chuckled. ¡°He¡¯s definitely secured the top spot in the formation assessment!¡± ¡°Wow, a perfect score. Brother Wang, that¡¯s quite the accomplishment!¡± Qin Li whispered in awe. ¡°Alright, keep your voice down. Others are still being evaluated. Let¡¯s avoid causing any distractions.¡± Wang Ye instructed with a grin. Wang Ye was genuinely surprised to have achieved a perfect score. He had indeed secured first place in the assessment¡­. Chapter 199 - Chapter 199: Trash Son Became a Dragon Chapter 199: Trash Son Became a Dragon Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Be gentler.¡± Wang Ye¡¯s voice, slightly distorted, echoed across the training ground. His entire head was concealed under a covering, rendering his tanned yet handsome visage entirely unseen. This was the handiwork of Qin Li. Amidst the training ground, the evaluation of formations continued. However, those who completed the assessment were required to relocate to this area for tests in sanitation and initial aid. Officers from the regimental headquarters issued instructions on-site. The shift was divided into two factions. One group acted as patients, while the other group assumed the roles of caregivers, performing bandages and rescues. For instance, in Wang Ye¡¯s current predicament, the regimental commander had explicitly indicated a head injury. Consequently, Qin Li was called upon to address the bleeding and secure Wang Ye¡¯s head with bandages. The triangular scarf was snugly fastened around his cranium, giving him the appearance of a mummy. ¡°Hehe, Brother Wang, hold on¡­ Bear with it.¡± Qin Li¡¯s mischievous laughter resounded as he produced a pair of scissors. During the process of head bandaging, it was necessary to leave a gap, allowing the mouth, nose, and eyes to remain exposed. ¡°Stay still, Brother Wang. Let me trim it a bit!¡± ¡°Exercise caution. Don¡¯t nick me!¡± In this instance, Wang Ye was swathed to such an extent that his surroundings were entirely obscured. He could only surrender himself to Qin Li¡¯s whims. Thankfully, no mishaps occurred during the cutting. Soon, Wang Ye glimpsed the scene outside. Adjacent to him were two female medical officers from the division headquarters, a company medical personnel, and an unfamiliar military doctor from the regimental headquarters. Qin Li¡¯s exuberant report marked the initiation of their inspection. Gently tugging the triangular scarf encircling Wang Ye¡¯s head, they gauged its tension. Confirming the knotting technique was accurate. Most maddeningly, Ouyang Mingyue, the female military doctor, was wearing a smile. Currently, she was extending her hand to remove the section of fabric Qin Li had snipped from Wang Ye¡¯s mouth. Her gaze met Wang Ye¡¯s revealed pair of eyes, accompanied by a playful wink¡­ Nonetheless, she refrained from commenting. The assessment was ongoing. Furthermore, Wang Ye had scarcely interacted with her during this interval, although she appeared to harbor a favorable impression of him. Yet, it amounted to nothing more than youthful exuberance and aesthetic admiration. Shortly thereafter, the initial group of trainees concluded their evaluations. Without requiring Qin Li¡¯s intervention, Wang Ye promptly removed the triangular scarf that enveloped his head. Being swathed so tightly in such a brief span had proven quite uncomfortable. If Wang Ye were to assign a score to this individual, he would undoubtedly grant a failing mark, displaying a complete disregard for the comfort of the patient. ¡°Right leg fracture!¡± Swiftly, the roles switched. Qin Li now became Wang Ye¡¯s patient, and the scenario was set. Qin Li¡¯s right leg had incurred a fracture. Wang Ye swiftly retrieved splints and triangular bandages. Rather than seeking revenge by applying excessive pressure to Qin Li¡¯s thigh, Wang Ye efficiently and methodically positioned the splints on the leg, securing them in place. Grading. Though the results were not immediately divulged following this phase, Wang Ye¡¯s estimation leaned toward an excellent rating. In fact, unless unforeseen circumstances emerged, he was poised to attain an excellent grade for this segment. After all, the assessment was exceedingly straightforward. ¡°Alright, once class five finishes their examination, join us.¡± At this juncture, Kang Hua¡¯s voice reverberated from the sidelines. Post sanitization and initial aid, an immediate transition to the subsequent evaluation was mandated. Donning gas masks was the next step. [6.37!] Zhang Ping¡¯an was the first from Class Five to undergo the trial. Ye Sanshi grinned at his results. Gas mask affixed. Seven seconds elapsed; six seconds, satisfactory; five seconds, commendable. Undoubtedly, Zhang Ping¡¯an¡¯s reflexes and movements left room for improvement. Indeed, during training, he frequently exceeded the six-second mark, with instances where seven seconds elapsed. He had subjected himself to numerous repetitions. Ye Sanshi couldn¡¯t do much in the face of this. Fortunately, there was no need for a dramatic rescue today. Passing the round was the crux. As long as he passed, it sufficed. Given his role as a chef, bicycling wasn¡¯t a requirement for him. Throughout training, Ye Sanshi¡¯s sole stipulation for others was to complete a five-kilometer run in less than six seconds. Zhang Ping¡¯an was the sole individual who managed to meet this criterion. ¡°Five seconds, three seconds! Yan Zhiming followed suit. His performance was commendable, falling just shy of earning an ¡°Excellent¡± rating. 4.39 seconds!¡± 4.18 seconds¡­¡± One by one, the candidates completed their trials. Finally, it was Wang Ye¡¯s turn, representing the vice-class. He stood before the regiment headquarters¡¯ assessor. ¡°Put on the mask,¡± the instruction resounded. As soon as the command was issued, Wang Ye sprang into action. His left hand retrieved a bag, while his right hand retrieved the mask, swiftly placing it within. Simultaneously, Wang Ye¡¯s left hand ascended to his head, removing his hat, and his right hand securely supported it. ¡°Done!¡± Wang Ye reported, prompting the assessor across from him to activate the stopwatch. However, this time, he chose not to immediately disclose the results. Instead, he turned his attention toward Ye Sanshi and Kang Hua and remarked, ¡°This soldier seems to have been a bit quick. A bit too quick, I¡¯d say. 1 recommend that you conduct the examination again.¡± His statement caught Wang Ye slightly off guard. Promptly, Wang Ye, still donning the gas mask, interjected, ¡°Report, I missed it by just a fraction of a second. You can review the surveillance footage!¡± Ordinarily, Wang Ye¡¯s performance did not stand out significantly. During training exercises involving gas masks, he typically averaged around three seconds. This achievement was considered impressive and ranked him first within his class. However, today¡¯s evaluation was distinct, prompting Wang Ye to give his utmost effort. His remarkable reflexes were stretched to their limits, his movements initiated the moment the examiner¡¯s words concluded. With this level of reaction speed, to an untrained eye, it might appear that Wang Ye was fervently racing against the clock. Undoubtedly, Wang Ye¡¯s results were exceptional. 1.81 seconds. Among the first four classes assessed today, the swiftest completion time was 2.73 seconds, while other capable classes generally hovered around four seconds. Wang Ye¡¯s timing surpassed the swiftest record by nearly a second. This event was succinct, and a one-second disparity could translate into a grade difference. Moreover, although this particular examiner was unfamiliar with Wang Ye, he recognized him by reputation. He knew this individual had already broken team records, boasting two third-class merits and a commendation even before fully integrating into the team. Paradoxically, this awareness fueled his vigilance. Had Wang Ye clocked a time around three seconds, this conversation likely wouldn¡¯t have transpired at all. However, Wang Ye, a recruit who had garnered considerable attention, was disinclined to commit any errors. After all, this evaluation was meticulously documented. ¡°Very well, let¡¯s review the recordings.¡± Kang Hua regarded Wang Ye, still veiled by his gas mask, then promptly consented. While repeating the examination was an option, Wang Ye¡¯s performance was indeed remarkable. Unless imperative, why would he need to reattempt the test? Checking the video footage was a simple task, as the recording equipment was positioned close by. Shortly, Kang Hua retrieved the video recorder, accompanied by Ye Sanshi and the examiner, who watched intently. The screen faced the evaluation area, and the recording device¡¯s miniature display clearly portrayed the preceding scene. At a fivefold deceleration, the visuals unfolded silently. It was apparent that Wang Ye initiated his movement only after the examiner initiated the stopwatch. ¡°What rapid reflexes. They almost synchronize with my stopwatch.¡± The examiner gazed at the footage, an expression of astonishment etched across his features. Wang Ye remained stationed at the assessment site. No further individuals crowded into the surveillance camera¡¯s diminutive screen. Furthermore, he held his trust in Ye Sanshi and Kang Hua. As anticipated. Kang Hua shifted his attention to Wang Ye, who had already removed his gas mask, and remarked, ¡°You didn¡¯t miss the second. 1.81 seconds. The result is valid.¡± A joyous grin illuminated Wang Ye¡¯s countenance. Saluting respectfully, he made his way over to where Class 5 was congregated. Fuck, Brother Wang, you¡¯ve been concealing your prowess. You aren¡¯t usually afraid of outperforming us, are you?¡± Yan Zhiming quipped as soon as Wang Ye rejoined the group. The disparity between Wang Ye¡¯s present performance and his past achievements was staggering. While Wang Ye had consistently ranked first in his class, he had never achieved such swiftness before! Qin Li also approached, jesting, ¡°You¡¯re truly a beast. Over a second ahead, Brother Wang, aren¡¯t you worried that the mask will rub off all your hair?¡± Observing Qin Li¡¯s antics, Wang Ye found himself rendered speechless. However, Wang Ye remained silent. Ye Sanshi, advancing from behind, dispensed with formality. A swift smack to Qin Li¡¯s head ensued, accompanied by, ¡°You¡¯re scared of your own shadow. Can this thing really rub your hair off? You¡¯re feeling pretty smug about your high scores, huh? What a bloody coward! I¡¯m telling you, stay clear of me. If you dare spread the word that I¡¯m the newbie squad leader, I¡¯ll come over and pummel you to a pulp!¡± Instantly, Qin Li grew apprehensive, refraining from uttering a word. Class 5 members exchanged grins. Having reprimanded Qin Li, Ye Sanshi directed his attention toward Wang Ye. ¡°Not bad, keep it up. Barring any unforeseen developments, you¡¯ll secure first place. Your defense score in the previous segment was also commendable, netting you an excellent rating.¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Wang Ye¡¯s hearty response resonated. Ye Sanshi hadn¡¯t required articulating this sentiment; Wang Ye was already committed to giving his all. After all, his role model duty still beckoned. Despite only scoring 4.0 points in the shooting event, garnering a ¡°Good¡± grade, Wang Ye remained undeterred. It wasn¡¯t of great significance. Attaining the role model accolade rested on excelling in subsequent events, ideally seizing the top spot. Nonetheless, after securing the role model designation, making additional contributions might prove challenging. Yet, Wang Ye had relinquished concerns. If an opportunity presented itself, he would seize it. Conversely, if it didn¡¯t, he wouldn¡¯t force it. Already in possession of two third-class merits, he recognized that these distinctions differed from second-class merits. While another addition would be a nice bonus, he wasn¡¯t fixated on it. ¡°Old Wang, do you reckon Xiao Ye will turn tanned? I¡¯ve heard the sun in Xiguang is quite fierce. Soldiers are constantly exposed to the elements. Could he become quite dark?¡± Just as Wang Ye concluded his morning assessment and returned to his dormitory to await his meal, aboard a flight from Xiangnan to Xiguang, his mother, Xu Xiaofeng, gazed at the clouds beyond the window before pivoting nervously. ¡°We¡¯ll ascertain that upon arrival. Besides, even if he does tan, what¡¯s the issue?¡± Wang Jianjun responded, feigning a calm tone. Yet, in truth, his excitement was difficult to conceal. As a father who possessed financial freedom and occupied a position as a prominent figure in the business world, his deepest desire was to witness his child achieve success. Wang Ye¡¯s prior performances had proven underwhelming, potentially causing him some degree of embarrassment. Yet now, he was brimming with elation and pride. A mere few days ago, the military had extended an invitation, beckoning them to attend the graduation ceremony for new recruits. This event was designed for parents to witness their children¡¯s achievements and contributions. Merely three months had transpired since his ostensibly average son had transformed into an outstanding individual. How could he not be consumed by excitement? Indeed, the couple was presently en route to Wang Ye¡¯s location. The army, having invited them and called to relay the information, had even noted that this year¡¯s event had been scheduled primarily due to Wang Ye¡¯s endeavors. Given Wang Ye¡¯s attainment of two third-class merits and a commendation during his tenure in the recruit company, the military chose to spotlight him, precipitating the ceremony¡¯s occurrence. Invitations were extended to Wang Ye and several other parents of recruits who had exhibited exceptional performance during the recruitment phase. This assembly would bear witness to their offspring¡¯s receipt of titles. Naturally, the event would also encompass Wang Ye¡¯s merits award ceremony. Chapter 200 - Chapter 200: Wang Yes Parents Arrived at the Army Chapter 200: Wang Ye¡¯s Parents Arrived at the Army Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Wang Ye was unaware that the army had extended an invitation to his parents. This detail had escaped the notice of all the class monitors, including Wu Jianfeng, who only became aware of it three days ago. This marked the first instance of such an event being organized by the Iron Bones Hero Regiment. It could be said that if it weren¡¯t for Wang Ye¡¯s exceptional dedication, having earned two third-class merits and a commendation even before completing his training, this year¡¯s event wouldn¡¯t have seen any alterations compared to previous years. The challenges of accommodating family members within a field army considering matters such as medical facilities, reception conditions, and transportation¡ªwould have likely kept the tradition unchanged. However, Wang Ye¡¯s outstanding contributions prompted discussions among the regiment commander and other higher-ups, leading to a direct appeal for the initiation of this activity. As a recruit, it was naturally Wang Ye¡¯s duty to help publicize the event. In terms of publicity, it was crucial to highlight the core aspects and devise strategies to maximize its impact. ¡°Can you imagine the reaction of those Americans when they unexpectedly encounter his parents today?¡± Within the company commander¡¯s office, Wu Jianfeng had finished his meal and was enjoying a cigarette while discussing this matter with Kang Hua. ¡°It¡¯s bound to be a delightful surprise,¡± Kang Hua responded with a smile. Reflecting on his own past as a recruit, Kang Hua added, ¡°If 1 had experienced a similar event during my time in the recruit company, with my parents suddenly arriving to see me, I would have been overjoyed!¡± ¡°Haha! But the circumstances are different now. Our batch never had the opportunity for such an event!¡± Wu Jianfeng chuckled. ¡°I achieved a third-class merit back then too,¡± he continued, his smile lingering. ¡°If my parents had been present to witness the ceremony as I received the merit, their pride would have known no bounds!¡± ¡°You¡¯re absolutely right!¡± Kang Hua responded with resolute agreement. Then, he mused, ¡°In truth, we discovered this concept rather belatedly. Additionally, our unit isn¡¯t ideally suited for such an endeavor.¡± ¡°If our conditions matched those of the urban forces, where the families of all recruits could be accommodated, we could genuinely organize an event to invite the parents of all recruits to attend the assessment and award ceremony. By informing the recruits from the outset that their parents would be present to witness their achievements, I¡¯m confident that many would be motivated to work even harder over these three months!¡± ¡°Indeed, but¡­¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s thoughts drifted to the guest house within the regiment¡¯s family compound, his expression taking on a touch of bitterness. Such a plan was conceivable only for units with advantageous conditions. As for the Iron Bones Hero Regiment, the guest house would scarcely accommodate more than a dozen individuals unless it adopted bunk beds akin to those allocated to new recruits. In the afternoon, the assessments carried on seamlessly. The evaluation included exercises in basic semaphore, sign language, and light communication. The criteria for assessment revolved around the accuracy and clarity of the signals transmitted. Wang Ye found this round relatively straightforward and breezed through it effortlessly. Even without boasting, Wang Ye had full confidence that his performance would merit an outstanding evaluation, even if he didn¡¯t openly disclose his results. His skill was well-honed, and he was confident that he had nailed the task. The only uncertainty lingered in whether there might be any minor mistakes that could lead to deductions and where he might rank within the entire company. The subsequent session in the afternoon was centered around the operation of automatic rifles. In essence, it was a fusion of the 81 Bar training and a blindfold challenge. A cloth was spread across the ground to demarcate the assessment area. The benchmark for passing was to complete the exercise in under one minute and thirty seconds. Beyond just physical prowess, this round was also a stringent examination of one¡¯s mental state. With the extent of training everyone had undergone, maintaining composure should have rendered the task feasible within 30 minutes. However, haste could easily lead to confusion during disassembly, jeopardizing the ability to reassemble the components correctly. ¡°Start! The ten trainees of Class Five were collectively evaluated. After blindfolding and thorough inspection, the examiner issued the command. Wang Ye¡¯s hand swiftly found the firearm, relying solely on his memory, not even needing to touch it. His fingers moved deftly. Ye Sanshi had divulged to Wang Ye that the record among Iron Bones Hero Regiment recruits for this event stood at 24.86 seconds. Recently, Wang Ye had surpassed that record during his training. Given his proficiency in Level 3 T-81 manipulation, Wang Ye could dismantle and assemble a rifle in 14 to 15 seconds without the need for a blindfold. Even with his eyes covered, Wang Ye could accomplish the task in around 20 seconds. The components were methodically taken apart, placed nearby in organized positions for convenience. Wang Ye worked at a brisk pace, yet his movements remained composed. It was vital to maintain stability, especially while blindfolded. Unbeknownst to Wang Ye, his actions had captured the scrutiny of all the invigilators present. Some experienced personnel even found their brows twitching as they observed Wang Ye¡¯s actions. This recruit was astonishing, their own dexterity paling in comparison. Done!¡± In no time, Wang Ye declared his task complete with an affirmative tone. The chief examiner glanced at his watch, promptly relaying the time to a colleague by his side in hushed tones. 19.83 seconds. As he reported the results, he couldn¡¯t help but cast another look at Wang Ye, who had removed his blindfold after uttering his affirmation. This individual was nothing short of remarkable! The chief examiner¡¯s gaze swept across the scene, briefly landing on Wang Ye. At that moment, he noticed Ye Sanshi standing off to the side, wearing an air of pride with an ear-to-ear grin. An involuntary twitch touched the corner of the examiner¡¯s eye. Could this audacious fellow be any more smug? Was showcasing a proficient soldier reason enough for such arrogance? The examiner¡¯s inner thoughts revealed a hint of jealousy. If only he had been responsible for shaping this soldier¡¯s abilities. ¡°Don¡¯t let it bother you; focus on your own task,¡± Kang Hua, who had been observing nearby, couldn¡¯t resist offering advice. Wang Ye¡¯s vocal announcement had, unsurprisingly, rattled the rest of Class Five. Despite their awareness of Wang Ye¡¯s exceptional abilities, his prompt completion of the task while shouting out his success put the others slightly on edge. This presence of doubt among the participants hadn¡¯t escaped the notice of the regiment¡¯s head examiner. Though it stretched the norms slightly, he refrained from comment. While unconventional, it wasn¡¯t an enormous transgression. Wang Ye, too, observed his peers¡¯ growing impatience beside him. However, he had no control over this aspect. The assessment was graded on a class and unit basis. Fast finishers would naturally influence the pacing of their classmates. There wasn¡¯t much he could do about it. This particular challenge concealed an additional layer beyond the surface. Similar to the formation assessment, where recruits took turns to exhibit their formation skills, it also served as a test of their mental resilience. By having individuals go up one by one, the evaluators could glean insight into the recruits¡¯ psychological fortitude. The current scenario was no different. ¡°Done!¡± Finally, after over ten seconds had elapsed since Wang Ye¡¯s declaration, a second voice echoed through the air. Wan Baojiang, though generally on the slower side, excelled in firearms handling and physical fitness. Were it not for Wang Ye¡¯s rapid ascent, he might have held the distinction of being the top student in Class Five. Certainly, when it came to grenade throwing, he paled in comparison to the likes of Liang Fan or Zhang Ping¡¯an. But in other domains, his performance was far from subpar. ¡°Done!¡± Following Wan Baojiang¡¯s announcement, another voice chimed in moments later, promptly followed by someone else. By the 40-second mark, several recruits had achieved the class average in this challenge. Eventually, even Zhang Ping¡¯an managed to complete the entire exercise in under a minute. The slowest time clocked in at 58 seconds. These results far surpassed the passing benchmark. Naturally, this was partially due to the leniency of the passing criteria for this particular event. Comparatively, it was akin to a 3,000-meter unarmed suppression challenge, with the current passing time for recruits set at 14 minutes and 30 seconds. Yet, in reality, if anyone truly presented such a time, their class monitor would whip them into shape to the point where they could perform such a feat while practically asleep. Three months had elapsed, and as far as Wang Ye knew, no one clocked in above thirteen minutes anymore, all thanks to the regiment¡¯s daily five-kilometer runs as infantrymen. This aspect of their training remained robust. ¡°Comrade, how much longer do we need to wait?¡± As Wang Ye¡¯s Class 5 returned to their dormitories for a quick change before heading to another class for the physical fitness assessment, Wang Ye¡¯s mother, who was in a nearby town, glanced at the situation and couldn¡¯t help but inquire of the first lieutenant in the front passenger seat. ¡°Auntie, we¡¯re almost there. Just a few more minutes, and everything will be ready. Please wait a little longer!¡± The first lieutenant reassured her. ¡°Comrade, is there really no way we can go and see Wang Ye first?¡± Wang Jianjun asked again, unable to suppress his impatience. They had asked the same question when they were picked up earlier, but Wang Jianjun felt compelled to inquire once more. Uncle, it¡¯s not that we don¡¯t want you to see him, but the regiment has a specific plan in place.¡± The first lieutenant¡¯s response carried a tinge of helplessness. He had already explained the situation earlier. For this visit, nine sets of parents were brought in, one for each squad. However, due to varying routes and modes of transportation, the arrivals were staggered in terms of both time and location. The regiment¡¯s intention was to gather everyone on the same day before coordinating a group visit to the recruit company. Wang Jianjun sighed, his feelings of longing for his son evident. ¡°Sigh, 1 really want to see him. It¡¯s been three months since he left home. I wonder how that rascal has been faring!¡± Wang Jianjun was candid about his yearning for his son this time around. In the past, it was a different story. Whenever he considered Wang Ye¡¯s lackluster performance, frustration would quickly overtake his yearning. However, Wang Jianjun¡¯s perspective had shifted since the New Year when Wang Ye announced his commendable achievements, and even the army contacted them to extend an invitation to attend a ceremony. The anxiety had persisted since then. In fact, over the past few days, whenever he met with friends or business partners, he would invariably mention one particular phrase. ¡°Yes, yes¡­ My schedule is quite tight these next couple of days. I have a commitment to the military. You see, I¡¯ve sent my somewhat wayward son off to the army¡­ Surprisingly, he¡¯s changed a bit this time around. He made a contribution while in the army. The higher-ups praised his performance and even invited me and his mother to attend a ceremony!¡± Chapter 201 - Chapter 201: Father and Mothers Excitement, Breaking Chapter 201: Father and Mother¡¯s Excitement, Breaking Records in Successive Times Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Once more!¡± ¡°Come on, just one more!¡± The training ground for fitness was notably more animated than during other evaluations. On the sports field, certain groups undertook a three-kilometer run. There were also groups performing push-ups and sit-ups. Simultaneously, other groups were engaged in pull-ups and double-bar arm flexes. Following the two afternoon sessions, the five evaluations were conducted in successive batches. This segment of the recruit company¡¯s graduation assessment was likely the most demanding. Because it required a seamless transition. It constituted a substantial test of the physical prowess of each recruit. At this juncture, Wang Ye and his peers from Class 5 were the first to step onto the track. The initial of the five physical evaluations was a three-kilometer run. ¡°Wang Ye, the best time in our regiment¡¯s recruit company for the three-kilometer run is nine minutes and fifty-six seconds. I have confidence in you!¡± Class 5 marched in formation. Ye Sanshi walked alongside Wang Ye, suddenly turning his head and whispering to him. Wang Ye promptly turned his head. He remained silent. ¡°If you break that record, I have a remarkable surprise in store for you today!¡± Ye Sanshi added. ¡°Hmm?¡± Wang Ye was momentarily perplexed, then a joyful expression swept across his face, ¡°Class monitor, are you suggesting that shattering this record will earn me a third-class merit?¡± Wang Ye couldn¡¯t fathom any other surprise that would elicit such enthusiasm from Ye Sanshi. ¡°Hehe!¡± Ye Sanshi grinned. ¡°Naturally, that¡¯s not all. My stipulation is that you must break at least two of the five physical records. Can you achieve that?¡± Without awaiting Wang Ye¡¯s response, he continued, ¡°I¡¯m aware that you prefer to keep your capabilities hidden until the opportune moment. When there¡¯s no personal gain, you usually maintain the mindset of conserving your strength. I haven¡¯t pressed you too hard in the past, but today, I need you to exert yourself. You set a new team record in the 400m obstacle course. I don¡¯t doubt your ability to excel in the three-kilometer run and the pull-ups!¡± Wang Ye was rendered speechless, yet he nodded affirmatively, asserting, ¡°Class monitor, rest assured. I can assure you that 1 won¡¯t hold back in today¡¯s assessment.¡± In truth, Wang Ye harbored his own sense of helplessness. Given the rapid progress facilitated by the system, he couldn¡¯t expose his full potential in an instant, necessitating his prior behavior. Over the past three months, he had gained considerable strength from the sustenance in the mess hall. Though Wang Ye had never stepped onto a scale previously, he was now at 135 catties. With his enhanced physique, Wang Ye¡¯s physical performance showed gradual improvements day by day, especially after the 400-meter obstacle course. By now, everyone had fully embraced Wang Ye¡¯s persona of being exceptionally strong. Consequently, he wasn¡¯t expending all his might at the moment. At the very least, he didn¡¯t need to meticulously control his outcomes. Of course, Wang Ye deduced that he still needed to exercise some restraint. [Strength: 1.3] [Speed: 1.35] [Stamina: 1.9] Vision: 1.15 Memory: 1.5 Reaction: 1.4 These were Wang Ye¡¯s current foundational attributes. Being 1.9 times as physically strong as an average individual was already strikingly superhuman. It was akin to having the combined physical strength of two ordinary adults within one person. Additionally, there was the 1.35 times speed enhancement. In reality, Wang Ye had yet to truly sprint a full three kilometers at his maximum speed. However, Wang Ye speculated that if he were to sprint at full speed, running for ten minutes would undoubtedly be effortlessly achievable. Hence, he needed to exert some self-restraint. Breaking the current record would suffice. As for surpassing it? In the future, once he reconnected with the system, he could engage in some practice before unveiling his enhanced performance. ¡°Look¡­ Look, Old Wang, I¡¯m observing our son. Look, look-¡± Within the family compound adjacent to the recruit company, atop the guest house¡¯s roof, Wang Jianjun, Xu Xiaofeng, and two other couples stood alongside a regimental officer. Numerous trees were obstructing the view between the recruit company and the family estate. However, trees weren¡¯t impenetrable barriers, and this was the fifth-floor rooftop. They could navigate around various trees and peer into the recruit company¡¯s premises through gaps in the treetops. Mm¡­ Wang Jianjun observed through the binoculars. The regimental officer had provided a pair of binoculars to the recruits¡¯ parents, gifting them to each new recruit. Though it had been suggested that all parents attend and be surprised, the officer had brought them to the rooftop to catch a glimpse through binoculars. At this juncture, Wang Ye¡¯s mother exclaimed. Wang Jianjun, standing beside her, couldn¡¯t resist reaching for the binoculars, saying, ¡°Where¡­ Here, let me have a look¡­¡± The building in question was situated one to two hundred meters from the walls enclosing the recruit company¡¯s camp zone. Taking into account the recruit company itself, the direct-line distance between the training grounds and the wall spanned approximately five to six hundred meters. While discerning details with the naked eye proved near-impossible, the army-issued binoculars proved more than up to the task. Just a moment¡­ Wait¡­¡± Wang Ye¡¯s mother¡¯s voice quivered with excitement. She motioned for her husband to take a look, extending one hand to point in the direction. Her other hand clung tightly to the binoculars. Her eyes appeared slightly teary at this instant. She had caught sight of Wang Ye jogging along the track. His transformation was indeed remarkable, and it wasn¡¯t a subtle transformation by any means. In all honesty, it wasn¡¯t due to her son¡¯s striking handsomeness; rather, his transformation was so dramatic that she almost failed to recognize him at first glance. ¡°Allow me to take a look. I¡¯ll give it back to you once I¡¯ve seen!¡± Beside her, Wang Jianjun¡¯s persistence hadn¡¯t waned. This time, Wang Ye¡¯s mother acquiesced, finally relinquishing her grip on the binoculars. Since Wang Ye was obscured by the tree cover, ¡°It¡¯s on the track. Observe, our son is tanned, yet he appears more robust.¡± Even though Wang Ye¡¯s mother recognized her son¡¯s silhouette was concealed by the tree canopy, she held back and provided directions as her husband took the binoculars. ¡°Where, where¡­¡± Wang Jianjun did discern several individuals on the racetrack, but pinpointing his son amid the group proved challenging. Moreover, the figures he glimpsed all seemed to be dark¡­ ¡°He¡¯s running over there. That¡¯s right, the tree is obstructing the view. Just wait, a moment!¡± The trees along the wall posed considerable obstructions. Though only the treetops hindered part of the vista, due to the distance, they effectively obscured a significant portion. Fortunately, after Wang Ye completed half a lap on the track, Wang Jianjun ultimately spotted the figure leading the pack by a substantial margin. ¡°You rascal, you¡¯re certainly moving swiftly!¡± Wang Jianjun couldn¡¯t help but break into a smile. At this juncture, Wang Ye remained oblivious to the fact that his parents were observing him from a rooftop several hundred meters away. Within Wang Ye¡¯s perspective, his parents were still diligently working to ensure he could inherit billions of assets in the future. Why would they venture to this remote and modest location? Or rather, Wang Ye had never even entertained the notion of his parents making such a journey. After all, there had been no communication from the military. In this era, phone conversations were restricted. As for sending letters, even if expedited, it took a minimum of seven to eight days for a missive to traverse the distance from home. In cases of delay, the interval could stretch to half a month or even more. Efficiency was conspicuously low, precluding the prompt exchange of information. Thus, Wang Ye remained earnestly pounding the track. During the initial lap, Wang Ye pulled ahead of Wan Baojiang and Liang Fan by 40 to 50 meters. Naturally, this was also due to Ye Sanshi¡¯s prior caution against competing directly with Wang Ye. After all, the task encompassed three kilometers. Should Wang Ye recklessly squander his physical energy, the vast disparity during the opening lap was implausible. Running at the velocity of a 100-meter or even 400-meter sprint was unfeasible for Wang Ye without additional assistance. Distributing his physical prowess judiciously was imperative. The second lap, followed by the third¡­ Upon completing the sixth lap, Wang Ye caught up to Qin Li. Indeed, he completed a round and bridged the gap with the other runner. ¡°Wang¡­ Brother Wang¡­Can you¡­Could you not be so absurdly exceptional!¡± Qin Li sounded slightly forlorn. ¡°There¡¯s still half the race track remaining, yet you¡¯ve already lapped me once.¡± At this instant, Qin Li appeared to catch sight of Ye Sanshi¡¯s deadly glare. Mm¡­ He surely must¡¯ve wanted to devour him alive. He was being toyed with! The humiliation was immeasurable. ¡°Concentrate¡­Focus on your breath¡­Adjust¡­Realign your rhythm¡­No messing around¡­ Best of luck!¡± Wang Ye imparted this solitary statement before overtaking Qin Li, steadily increasing the gap between them under his disheartened gaze. With deliberation, he once again distanced himself from him. Promptly, he caught up with Zhang Ping¡¯an, the second competitor. Subsequently, the third, followed by the fourth¡­ During the seventh lap, only Liang Fan and Wan Baojiang from Class Five still remained uncaught by Wang Ye. Although the margin was not substantial. Wang Ye was a mere 60 to 70 meters behind Liang Fan. Admittedly, Wang Ye briefly contemplated pursuing them at that instant. By disregarding all else, he could conceivably catch up, even if there was scarcely a lap left to run. However, Wang Ye opted for restraint. ¡°Alright! Quick, pick up the pace!¡± Beyond the track, Ye Sanshi had been running since the preceding two laps. Given Wang Ye¡¯s present speed, shattering the record was distinctly attainable! Granted, the record pertained to the new recruits within the regiment. Nonetheless, it was a significant feat! Wang Ye had achieved a perfect score in the formation assessment. He had set a new recruit company record with the gas mask, and he had bested the in-house record with his firearms proficiency. If he could achieve another breakthrough, this time in the 3,000-meter event, he would establish a new record. The sentiment was valid. Ye Sanshi brimmed with enthusiasm. He remained unaware that Wang Ye had the potential to acquire yet another third-class merit. However, he sensed that this scenario boded well for Wang Ye earning recognition as an exceptional class monitor in the current year. Should he garner a third-class merit by year¡¯s end, it would solidify Wang Ye¡¯s standing as an exemplary soldier. Presently, Wang Ye remained oblivious to Ye Sanshi¡¯s contemplations. Were he privy, he might have been rendered speechless. This situation was dire; securing a third-class merit had already become an arduous task for him. Yet, circumstances played to his favor. He might actually earn one solely through his personal efforts.. To whom could he rationalize such a turn of events? Chapter 202 - Chapter 202: Ye Sanshis Surprise Chapter 202: Ye Sanshi¡¯s Surprise Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Great job!¡± As Wang Ye dashed towards the finish line, Ye Sanshi exclaimed with excitement. He also held a stopwatch in his hand, deliberately starting it before the race began. Glancing at the data on the stopwatch, his excitement was palpable. Nine minutes and forty-seven seconds. Once again, he had broken the Iron Bone Recruit Company¡¯s record for the 3000-meter run. ¡°Alright¡­ Let me support you as you walk, take it slow¡­ Slow down!¡± Ye Sanshi hurried over to lend support to Wang Ye. ¡°Hey¡­ Class monitor¡­ I¡¯m alright¡­ How did you do?¡± Wang Ye was also eager to know his own performance. Even though he had been mentally counting the seconds while running, humans weren¡¯t machines. Achieving pinpoint accuracy was impossible. After completing a 3,000-meter race, a margin of error of 10 to 20 seconds was reasonable. ¡°Nine minutes and forty-seven seconds, you did it!¡± Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t actually look at the stopwatch in his hand. Even though the final result would undoubtedly be determined by the stopwatch, if he had started the stopwatch simultaneously, it would end at the same time. The discrepancy wouldn¡¯t exceed one second for sure. Moreover, the current record for the regiment¡¯s recruits stood at 9 minutes and 56 seconds. Given the circumstances, Wang Ye would certainly break the record no matter what. ¡°Hehe.¡± Wang Ye, drenched in sweat, chuckled. ¡°Our son did indeed come in first. Old Wang, Old Wang, look!¡± On the rooftop of the guest house, Wang Ye¡¯s mother handed the binoculars to Wang Jianjun without hesitation. Her excitement was palpable. Although they weren¡¯t aware of the precise results, they could observe the ten individuals who had run alongside Wang Ye. While the other nine were still in the midst of the race, their son had already completed it. ¡°Good, this child truly is mine!¡± Wang Jianjun held the binoculars and couldn¡¯t contain his exclamation upon spotting Wang Ye¡¯s smile through them. This exclamation prompted the parents of the two other groups of recruits nearby to glance over curiously once more. ¡°Congratulations, is your child the one who was leading the race? It seems he¡¯s far ahead of the rest,¡± a parent from another class couldn¡¯t help but chuckle. ¡°Indeed! This youngster used to be quite the runner. When he was young, he would cause mischief. I¡¯d chase after him to give him a scolding,¡± Xu Xiaofeng responded cheerfully. Then, he inquired politely, ¡°Which one is your child?¡± Wang Ye¡¯s mother and the other parents had been focused on their sons moments ago. Despite the enthusiastic hushed discussions, they didn¡¯t catch every detail. ¡°Sigh, my child hasn¡¯t seen it yet. He asked Officer He and found out that my son is still at a different location for another assessment.¡± ¡°My kid is doing push-ups over there. Let me tell you, I counted just now. He managed to do over a hundred push-ups in one go. That kid is really something. If I attempted it, I doubt I could even do ten!¡± Among the other group of parents, one man seemed even more prosperous than Wang Jianjun. With a portly build and a shiny bald head, he had layers of flesh on the back of his head and neck. He spoke with a smile. Wang Jianjun used his binoculars to verify the claim. Hmm¡­ Indeed, this parent wasn¡¯t exaggerating. That was Wang Jianjun¡¯s initial impression. Even with his height of over 1.6 meters, he could estimate the man¡¯s weight to be well over 200 catties. It was genuinely impressive that he could manage even ten push-ups. Wang Jianjun smiled and responded, ¡°Over a hundred, that¡¯s truly remarkable. 1 can only muster around 20 or 30 in one attempt!¡± ¡°Your praise means a lot, Wang Jianjun,¡± the portly man replied with a smile. The woman from the other group of parents chimed in, ¡°Absolutely! Both your families¡¯ children are truly exceptional. It¡¯s a shame my child hasn¡¯t appeared yet¡­¡± The three families conversed as they watched. They found a common topic for the moment. A few minutes later, the portly man remarked, ¡°Hey, Old Wang, our kids and the rest are beginning to leave.¡± ¡°Let me take a look!¡± Wang Jianjun¡¯s chitchat took a back seat as he eagerly reached for the binoculars. ¡°I¡¯ve already outlined the pull-up standards. Eight reps is passing, twelve is good, and sixteen is excellent. I won¡¯t belabor the point, but at least two students from this class need to pass this time. I¡¯m not demanding perfection eight is the minimum. Failing to reach eight means you¡¯ll be suspended at the top.¡± Positioned next to the parallel bars, Ye Sanshi regarded the students of Class Five before him with a serious expression. His gaze brushed over Qin Li, Yan Zhiming, and others. Though he mentioned that only two needed to pass, everyone understood each other¡¯s capabilities quite well. In Class Five, just those two had been teetering around the passing mark. He turned his attention to Wang Ye and burst into laughter. ¡°Wang Ye, our unit¡¯s recruit record for consecutive pull-ups is 44!¡± ¡°. Class monitor, I¡¯m no superhuman!¡± Wang Ye replied helplessly. Deep down, he cursed Ye Sanshi for overthinking things. This Ye Sanshi never considered his position! Going overboard could be as bad as falling short. Though he also aspired to excel, Wang Ye genuinely didn¡¯t want to shatter the recruit company¡¯s records in every event, even if he possessed the capability. If he displayed too remarkable a performance, what if his capabilities were extraordinary in every aspect? What if he drew the attention of those white-coated individuals who enjoyed experimenting on ¡°lab mice¡± daily? Though Wang Ye wasn¡¯t afraid, his physical fitness was undeniably genuine. Nevertheless, lack of fear didn¡¯t equate to willingness. Having a few projects stand out remarkably and excelling in the others would suffice. But if he stood out exceptionally in every category, it would be too conspicuous. Perfection eluded even the best; not even all ten fingers were identical in length. Being overly striking would undoubtedly lead to other complications. There¡¯s nothing wrong with demonstrating excellence in the military, but it couldn¡¯t be so extraordinary that it appeared implausible. In such circumstances, they might initiate a research project revolving around him, investigating how to amplify every aspect of a person¡¯s abilities. Wang Ye, a social veteran in his thirties, fully comprehended that sometimes, restraint was crucial. He knew when to hold back. This might prevent an instant surge of attention, yet Wang Ye could resist the allure. Of course, his primary reason for doing so was that his physical condition had been unremarkable before joining the military. His past was obscured, and his foundation was feeble. As a recruit who¡¯d spent three months gradually progressing to his current state, he was already bordering on remarkable. Pushing the boundaries even further would only invite trouble. Hence, in the end, Wang Ye completed 33 pull-ups¡ªa decidedly commendable achievement. Compared to the mere 10-20 accomplished by the majority, 33 was undoubtedly impressive. Despite being 35 times higher than the other students in Class 2, this sufficed. Subsequently, he undertook sit-ups and push-ups. Wang Ye¡¯s performance was remarkable, though he didn¡¯t shatter any records. He did, however, lead the entire company. Push-ups: 102 in two minutes. Sit-ups: 113 in two minutes. There wasn¡¯t much to say about these two events, as they were speed-based rather than feats of extreme physical prowess. During the evaluation, a precise posture was stipulated to heighten the difficulty and impede rapid execution. Yet, 35 push-ups in two minutes were sufficient to pass, and 45 sit-ups in two minutes were also adequate. Neither posed a challenge to anyone. Variations arose from the time constraints and the distinct designated quantities. At this juncture, recruits hardly found it challenging to complete dozens of push-ups or sit-ups without pause. Even the stipulated posture wasn¡¯t strictly enforced. Most recruits faced no issue executing a couple of hundred in one go. After all, the nightly training hadn¡¯t been in vain. The final segment involved flexing and extending the arms at the end of the parallel bars. This segment also tested arm strength, akin to the pull-up standard, yet comparatively less demanding. ¡°Wang Ye, you¡¯ve got quite a shot at this challenge. The best historical score within our recruit company is 102.¡± Just before stepping onto the stage, Ye Sanshi couldn¡¯t help but provide Wang Ye with more encouragement. ¡°Class monitor, 102? You¡¯re well aware that my limit is around 70 or 80,¡± Wang Ye feigned a touch of bitterness. Truthfully, Wang Ye wasn¡¯t holding out hope for any exceptional revelations. A third-class commendation¡­ Wang Ye speculated that even if he were to break another recruit company record, obtaining it would remain an uphill battle. Ultimately, it was a record within the recruit company, not one established across the broader military. Of course, the primary reason was that Wang Ye had previously set the record and received a third-class commendation for this category. Consequently, his chances were slim this time around. Beyond the third-class commendation, Wang Ye harbored doubts about Ye Sanshi¡¯s intentions behind the other so-called ¡°surprises.¡± Wang Ye suspected that if such surprises were actually delivered, Ye Sanshi might pull a Coke bottle from his pocket and declare it a surprise. After three months of interaction, Wang Ye had grown well-acquainted with Ye Sanshi¡¯s character. However, what Wang Ye didn¡¯t anticipate was that Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t actually intend to hand him a single bottle of soda. His so-called surprise was merely news that had come to light. During the afternoon briefing, Wu Jianfeng had informed the class leaders that parents of distinguished recruits would be visiting. As it turned out, this was the surprise Ye Sanshi was hinting about.. Chapter 203 - Chapter 203: Someones Stealing? Chapter 203: Someone¡¯s Stealing? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°This Wang Ye is truly formidable! I¡¯m genuinely concerned that someone might try to take him away!¡± Inside the Regiment Commander¡¯s office, the Commander gazed at the Chief of Staff and the committee member seated beside him, a smile playing on his lips. This year, the situation with the new recruits had a unique aspect to it. Some parents had visited, so even though the recruits were stationed at the regiment headquarters, the parents had been keeping a watchful eye on their progress. Wang Ye, a recruit who had attracted their close attention, naturally had his performance today under their scrutiny. Upon hearing the words of the Regiment Commander and seeing his smile, the Chief of Staff couldn¡¯t help but feel a twinge of bitterness. He let out a dry sigh and said with a hint of resignation, ¡°If you release the 4th Company, there will undoubtedly be those eager to seize the opportunity. Some might even criticize our Regiment Commander for squandering talent. Take a look at Wang Ye. His physical fitness is exceptional, breaking records in the 400-meter obstacle course and effortlessly assembling and disassembling a blindfolded firearm. This indicates exceptional reflexes, memory, and mental acuity. His performance in other areas is commendable as well¡ªtruly a well-rounded skill set. One could argue that his physical readiness has already reached the caliber of a special forces soldier. Given these circumstances, assigning him to a standard company feels like a waste!¡± The Chief of Staff¡¯s reluctance was palpable. Naturally, he coveted soldiers of such high caliber. If he hadn¡¯t acquiesced¡ªif the Regiment Commander hadn¡¯t concurred¡ªhe wouldn¡¯t be so willing to back down. If he had yielded, it would¡¯ve amounted to reneging on his word. But the Regiment Commander held seniority over him. Unless the Commander reversed his stance, he had little room to maneuver. ¡°Heh, so be it. Why the long-winded explanation?¡± A sardonic smile curved the lips of the Principal beside them. With that said, the Chief of Staff shifted his gaze toward the Regiment Commander. ¡°Of course they¡¯re observing us. Had we abstained from this event, we might have managed to conceal it for a while. Yet, now that the event has taken place, the higher-ups are already clued in. We¡¯re on the cusp of becoming an open secret!¡± The Regiment Commander¡¯s grin persisted as he responded, ¡°Thankfully, their training this year has stretched over an extended period. There¡¯s no possibility for Wang Ye to join midway. Furthermore, no matter how exceptional Wang Ye¡¯s skills are, his grasp of fundamental military knowledge is lacking, making his placement here for training entirely reasonable.¡± ¡°Even if we targeted him, we¡¯d have to await the next wave. That would carry us to year¡¯s end. If Wang Ye indeed entertains thoughts of departure by then, I won¡¯t impede him. Of course, I¡¯d rather he remain; thus, we must exert ourselves to retain him this year. 1 earnestly hope for his continued service in our regiment. Should he truly be lured to the opposing side, prospects would dim.¡± The Regiment Commander¡¯s demeanor retained its affable charm as he articulated these sentiments. In truth, the military itself adhered to a straightforward ethos. ¡°Snatching¡± referred to one¡¯s aspiration to secure exceptional soldiers for oneself. Yet, their true desire lay in nurturing their exceptional soldiers to soar even higher. ¡°Report!¡± At that very moment, a report echoed through the doorway. ¡°Enter!¡± The reporter pushed the door open and saluted once more. ¡°Reporting, Officer He has conveyed that the parents of the final trio of recruits are anticipated to arrive within half an hour!¡± ¡°Understood!¡± The Regiment Commander nodded affirmatively. As recruits¡¯ families were en route to the regimental headquarters, a directive required their arrival to be reported. This was his directive. With this update, he turned his gaze towards the committee member and Chief of Staff. It was nearly time. Preparations had to be finalized. First, they would convene with the recruits¡¯ families, then proceed to the recruit company as a united front. ¡°Agreed!¡± The committee member and Chief of Staff simultaneously nodded. Their presence within the Regiment Commander¡¯s office was, in fact, in anticipation of this event. The Iron Bones Hero Regiment was hosting such an event for the first time. Naturally, it had to be grand. The three principal leaders would lead the way. Furthermore, the publicity department of the group had to accompany them. ¡°Alright, that¡¯s satisfactory. Eighty-five individuals will assuredly secure the top rank. A contender from Class 2 managed seventy-eight earlier. The remaining participants showed lackluster performance in this event.¡± Fitness evaluation field. Having just dismounted the parallel bars, Wang Ye was approached by Ye Sanshi. Despite the rigorous evaluations, the atmosphere mirrored the familiar scenario of parents stating their diligent effort to secure admission to Qing Bei before the college entrance exam. Subsequent to the exam, once they¡¯d achieved satisfactory scores, jubilant celebrations ensued, marked by fireworks and widespread jubilation. By merely observing Ye Sanshi¡ªstanding beside Wang Ye, his head held high, and a grin spanning his face¡ªit was evident. He was engaging in a display of triumph for the other class monitors. ¡°Class Monitor, remember the significant surprise you mentioned? I genuinely put forth my utmost effort. Could you bestow it upon me?¡± Thirst creeping in after a sequence of physical assessments, Wang Ye hadn¡¯t sipped any water. Thus, in this instance, he focused his gaze on Ye Sanshi, who sported a training ensemble instead of a physical fitness uniform. Wang Ye even glanced at Ye Sanshi¡¯s pocket. Wang Ye almost quipped, ¡°Class Monitor, don¡¯t stow that Coke in your pocket. 1 performed admirably too. Hand it over.¡± ¡°Just a moment¡­ Wait, let¡¯s discuss it once we return to the dormitory!¡± Ye Sanshi replied with a grin. This left Wang Ye slightly taken aback. Was there genuinely a surprise? Or not a Coke? Baffled, Wang Ye couldn¡¯t deny a hint of intrigue. ¡°Class Monitor, could you possibly divulge the nature of the surprise? Is it food?¡± Wang Ye inquired in hushed tones. ¡°Not food. First, let¡¯s observe the others¡¯ assessments!¡± Following the suspenseful response, Ye Sanshi hastened to the parallel bars. ¡°Let¡¯s go, time to give it another shot!¡± On the parallel bars, Wan Baojiang was already in action, yet as soon as he began, Ye Sanshi abruptly interceded. ¡°Hey, Brother Wang, 1 have a hunch that the class monitor might be holding a letter from your family. He concealed it from you earlier!¡± At that moment, Yan Zhiming, who was still awaiting his turn for the next round, approached Wang Ye with a grin and whispered. Previously, when Ye Sanshi alluded to the presence of a surprise, it had stirred a surge of curiosity among the students. Just now, as Wang Ye stepped aside, the other students from Class Five who weren¡¯t partaking in the examination also congregated. They¡¯d overheard the exchange between Wang Ye and Ye Sanshi. ¡°Heh¡­ It doesn¡¯t matter, really!¡± Ye Sanshi reveled in toying with suspense. Wang Ye was left speechless, but he didn¡¯t delve too deeply into it. While he felt intrigued, he tempered his expectations. In all seriousness, what sort of commendable surprise could it be? Wang Ye genuinely struggled to conjure ideas. Concurrently, on the physical training grounds, Wu Jianfeng approached Kang Hua¡¯s side and murmured, ¡°Everyone¡¯s present. Let¡¯s convene for dinner later!¡± Kang Hua cast a sidelong glance at Wu Jianfeng. Then, his gaze traversed the training area, surveying certain individuals. Ultimately, he whispered, ¡°What do you suppose their reactions will be when they unexpectedly encounter their parents at the canteen entrance during their mealtime?¡± ¡°They¡¯ll probably get teary-eyed and shed a few tears!¡± Wu Jianfeng responded, a grin dancing on his usually somber countenance. Following this reply, he shifted his attention towards Wang Ye, who was stationed on the parallel bars. ¡°Pass me your digital camera later. I¡¯ll designate someone to capture snapshots of their teary moments¡ªparticularly Wang Ye¡¯s. That youngster, if he ever dares to boast in my presence again, I¡¯ll brandish today¡¯s photo of his tearful display!¡± ¡°You¡¯ve got quite the peculiar taste!¡± Kang Hua laughed and rebuked, albeit lightheartedly. But after jesting, he concurred without reservation. ¡°Sure, locate someone with adept photography skills.¡± Considering their roles as company commander and instructor, they would certainly have to lead the reception. They wouldn¡¯t have the luxury of taking photographs. For this endeavor, they¡¯d have to rely on others. ¡°Understood!¡± Wu Jianfeng flashed a smile and nodded. Simultaneously, Wang Ye felt a chill at the nape of his neck. Instinctively, he reached up to touch his neck and scanned the sky above. No birds were visible in flight, nor did any droppings taint his fingers when he withdrew his hand. Perplexed, he rotated around. In his line of sight were Kang Hua and Wu Jianfeng, both grinning, positioned roughly seventy to eighty meters away on the training grounds. ¡°You two have the oddest sense of humor!¡± Wang Ye muttered inwardly. Then, he pivoted and resumed observing the assessment of his fellow Class Five peers. Chapter 204 - Chapter 204: Finally Meeting Chapter 204: Finally Meeting Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Class monitor, why are you dealing with internal matters at this time?¡± Whispered Gu Yingnan in the dormitory of Class 5. Liang Fan, who was wiping the floor with a towel on the side, also looked up and chimed in, ¡°Yeah, class monitor, did we perform well today?¡± Ye Sanshi was meticulously going through everyone¡¯s lockers in the dormitory, helping to organize everything. ¡°Why are you asking so many questions? Just get to work!¡± After uttering those words, he turned around and continued with his tasks. Nevertheless, Class 5 had indeed performed impressively today. Apart from Zhang Ping¡¯an, who struggled in the line, no one else faced any failures in other subjects. This boosted everyone¡¯s confidence. Despite his stern demeanor, Song Yuejin still whispered, ¡°Class monitor, is there a higher-up visiting? Perhaps some leader has taken an interest in Brother Wang, which is why we¡¯re tending to internal matters?¡± His remark caught the attention of Wang Ye, who was arranging the blanket on Gu Yingnan¡¯s bed. He peeked down to observe Ye Sanshi below. Upon returning to class for internal tasks, Ye Sanshi had assigned Wang Ye the responsibility of overseeing the refinement of the class¡¯s beddings. Naturally, he must have inquired about the promised surprise. Ye Sanshi had previously mentioned that a surprise was in store during the assessment. However, despite breaking only a single record, he seemed unperturbed. During the assessment, he had suggested waiting until they were back in the dormitory. Now that they were back, when Wang Ye inquired earlier, he had deferred revealing the information until dinner. Truthfully, Wang Ye had an inclination to hold him down and give him a good talking to. If he didn¡¯t want to share, why dangle the suspense? If a surprise truly existed, it could be unveiled during dinner. Ye Sanshi had a knack for enigma, causing Wang Ye to feel the urge to smack him. Now, Song Yuejin¡¯s statement made Wang Ye consider the possibility. After all, his performance had undeniably been exceptional. Furthermore, the timing of their return and the cleanup seemed somewhat peculiar. This aligned well with the scenario of a higher-up inspection, requiring last-minute preparations and internal affairs polishing. ¡°Don¡¯t overthink it. You¡¯ll find out when the time comes. Right now, focus on your tasks. I¡¯ve told you, anyone who¡¯s careless will face consequences once 1 discover it. Don¡¯t assume that you¡¯re safe just because you¡¯re about to have some fun in two days. Let me make it clear, if I wish, even in these mere two days, 1 can cast a shadow over your hearts for the rest of your lives!¡± Class 5 fell silent. Even Wang Ye rolled his eyes. A lifelong ordeal? We¡¯re all young men. What¡¯s your intention? Ultimately, Wang Ye chose to ignore him. Who cared? Regardless of the circumstances, dinner was only about twenty minutes away. They would find out soon enough. Without delay, everyone in the dormitory resumed their tasks. Meanwhile, while Wang Ye and the others were engrossed in their work, in the first-floor hall of the guest house, the regiment commander spoke with a grin, ¡°Parents, it¡¯s almost time. Let¡¯s head over together!¡± The regiment commander and his group had recently arrived, waiting for the parents of the final three recruits to arrive punctually. After a brief exchange and a few photos taken by the publicity department officers, they checked their watches and the regiment commander promptly signaled for everyone to depart. As they didn¡¯t have vehicles, it would take more than ten minutes to walk from the family quarters to the main gate of the recruit company. They needed to enter through the canteen entrance, allowing the recruits just enough time to sing a song before dinner. Precision in timing was a hallmark of the military. ¡°Small duty group, assemble!¡± At exactly six o¡¯clock, a voice echoed from downstairs. Promptly, Yan Zhiming laid down his rag, preparing to stand up. However, at that moment, Ye Sanshi interjected, ¡°Yan Zhiming, continue your work. Wang Ye, there¡¯s no need for you to finish the last two blankets. Go get your meal today!¡± ¡°???¡± In this instant, Wang Ye was left with a figurative question mark hovering above his head. Halting and straightening himself, he gazed at Ye Sanshi. After a brief contemplation, Wang Ye responded with a succinct, ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Certainly, something was amiss today. Wang Ye wasn¡¯t naive, and it seemed related to him. Moreover, it probably wasn¡¯t a negative development. After all, Ye Sanshi referred to it as a ¡°surprise,¡± not a ¡°shock.¡± However, if this guy had no intention of explaining further, Wang Ye sensed that inquiring now might yield little information. Consequently, he didn¡¯t bother asking. He no longer concerned himself with that matter and headed straight to the cafeteria. He could only hope that the surprise would be unveiled later. ¡°Stand at ease! Attention!¡± As the duty groups descended the stairs, Wang Ye started to realize that something was genuinely unusual today. The individuals on duty from each class appeared to be the deputy class monitors. Furthermore, Wang Ye observed that all of them wore somewhat unnatural expressions. ¡°Hey, comrades, did your class monitor discuss anything with you?¡± While the veterans on duty led the formation towards the cafeteria, someone softly inquired from behind Wang Ye. Turning around to address the query, Wang Ye noticed a peculiar atmosphere. However, before he could respond, a platoon leader walking alongside the group adopted a stern expression and scolded, ¡°What are you doing? How much time has elapsed? Both of you are deputy class monitors. Are you planning to hop like frogs all the way to the cafeteria?¡± Instantly, the individuals who had contemplated responding earlier swallowed their words. Nevertheless, Wang Ye cast a discerning glance at the platoon leader. Something indeed felt off today. Normally, during the walk to the cafeteria, it was acceptable for conversations to flow quietly. Some duty veterans would even engage in the discussions as long as the formation wasn¡¯t disrupted. However, today, someone had barely spoken before receiving swift reprimand. Well, the platoon leader was undoubtedly stringent. Nevertheless, Wang Ye¡¯s intuition hinted that the platoon leader had orchestrated this deliberately. Before long, the duty group reached the cafeteria. Along the way, there were no deviations, surprises, or elation. Inside the cafeteria, everyone fell in line orderly under the supervision of the platoon leader, just as they did each day. But when they were about to collect their portions of vegetables, a realization swept through the group. Today¡¯s meal resembled that of a festive season. ¡°What¡¯s happening?¡± Someone couldn¡¯t resist whispering. ¡°Shh, don¡¯t inquire further. Avoid drawing reprimand. Wait and observe!¡± Their brief exchange concluded promptly. After all, the watchful eye of the platoon leader was upon them. Consequently, everyone suppressed their astonishment and focused on their tasks. A few minutes later, the meal and dishes were prepared. Wang Ye positioned himself at Class 5¡¯s table, awaiting the unfolding of events. Frankly, he couldn¡¯t deny his curiosity. What was the surprise? The actions of Ye Sanshi and the platoon leader, combined with the altered cafeteria menu, sparked intrigue. Gazing at the platoon leader, Wang Ye scanned the surroundings both inside and outside the cafeteria. Currently, he noted no overt peculiarities. Could it indeed be a leader¡¯s inspection? What sort of leader was it? Could it be a teacher? Wang Ye¡¯s thoughts ventured into speculation. The prime rationale was that, despite online searches, he couldn¡¯t identify any other recruit company that would invite families to the military for the assessment and award ceremony. Hence, Wang Ye hadn¡¯t even remotely considered this possibility. Upon contemplation, it made sense. The Iron-Bones Hero Squad accommodated recruits from diverse regions globally. The labor and resources expended to assemble these recruits were extensive. Now, they even welcomed recruits¡¯ parents. Imagine the effort invested in this endeavor. Wang Ye hadn¡¯t foreseen that it wasn¡¯t conceivable for the Iron-Bones Hero Squad to extend invitations to all recruits¡¯ parents. Yet, invitations for several exceptional recruits¡¯ parents were possible. After waiting for a period, orderly footsteps resonated from outside. A sizable assembly emerged. Before long, the sound of singing reverberated. ¡°Unity is strength¡­¡± This was a familiar melody, often sung by the recruits before dinner. Simultaneously, the recruits were making their way to the cafeteria from the camp entrance. Adjacent to the propaganda department, a cluster of individuals held cameras, observing the multitude of recruits at the cafeteria¡¯s entrance. ¡°Which one is Xiaoye!¡± ¡°Where¡¯s Xiao Jun? Who¡¯s our Xiao Jun?¡± The parents of the soldiers murmured in hushed tones to their spouses. Yet, obtaining concrete identification proved unfeasible. All the recruits¡¯ backs were turned toward this direction. Facial features remained obscure, yet attire matched. Some seemed akin to their sons. But¡­ Their sons were not present outside at all. ¡°Parents, remain patient. Your children have been directed to enter for dinner tonight. We intended to provide them with a surprise. We didn¡¯t wish for them to spot us outside.¡± In this instant, the official addressed the assembly with a genial smile. Following this, a hush descended among the soldiers¡¯ parents. ¡°His singing is indeed commanding. I wonder if our Xiaoye can project his voice so robustly!¡± After having their concerns pacified, soldier parents engrossed themselves in the discussion. Wang Ye¡¯s mother engaged in this topic with Wang Jianjun. Shortly, the song concluded, and the cohort of soldier fathers and mother soldiers arrived beside the cafeteria, halting their progress. At that moment, certain recruits who had finished singing glanced about, noticing the gathering situated ten meters from them. ¡°What the heck is happening? Who are these people? ¡°Is this the surprise the class monitor mentioned? Even the regiment commander¡¯s chief of staff is present? Who are these middle-aged men and women?¡± In actuality, with each passing second, an increasing number of recruits acknowledged the scenario unfolding on one side. While they sang and chanted, Wu Jianfeng and Kang Hua stood before them, inhibiting the capacity to rotate their heads or divert their gazes. However, now that these soldiers had paused, despite their attempts to temper their volume, the song¡¯s cessation uncovered their conversation. Glancing over, a recruit instantly mentally exclaimed, ¡°What the heck!¡± Several recruits were momentarily dumbfounded. Before they could deliberate further¡­ ¡°Attention, everyone!¡± Wu Jianfeng commanded. A resounding directive jolted the recruits back to awareness. ¡°Right face!¡± ¡°Welcome, Luo Xiong, Liu Jun¡­Wang Ye¡­ The parents of the nine exceptional recruits are visiting the unit and receiving applause!¡± ¡°Clap, clap, clap!¡± In this instance, the recruits outside clapped anew, astonishment etched across their expressions. Amid the applause, an array of sentiments surged within the recruits. What had they just heard? The deputy class monitor¡¯s parents were present? Such an activity segment was actually arranged. Why had this information been withheld? Had it been divulged earlier, recruits would undoubtedly have striven harder for the deputy class monitor position! At this juncture, the recruits who clapped exchanged glances, gazing at the assembly of men and women opposite them, finding it difficult to regain composure. Simultaneously, Wang Ye and his peers in the cafeteria were left speechless before their respective tables. Soon after, someone dashed forth. Certain individuals grasped the importance of discipline and shifted their focus to the platoon leader. However, upon beholding his smile, they hastened to the exit. ¡°Dad! ¡°Mom!¡± Chapter 205 - Chapter 205: Becoming the Representative of the New Recruits Chapter 205: Becoming the Representative of the New Recruits For the nine new recruits in the mess hall, this turn of events came as a tremendous surprise. At the age of eighteen or nineteen, they were essentially experiencing their first time away from both their hometown and their parents. What made this even more remarkable was that these three months had marked the first real hardships they had encountered in their lives. Contemplating how a single song, ¡°Green Flowers in the Army,¡± could evoke tears from the entire company, it was evident just how much everyone longed for home and their parents. And now, their parents were standing right in front of them. The nine recruits dashed out of the cafeteria in unison. The ones at the forefront, sprinting faster, had already called out for their parents to come over. Wang Ye wasn¡¯t among the first to rush out. His demeanor was composed. Although he had been caught off guard and astounded a moment ago, Wang Ye wasn¡¯t truly a young man of eighteen or nineteen. He recalled the discipline he had just witnessed, briefly glanced at the platoon leader, and then advanced. Thus, when Wang Ye emerged, he was already in the embrace of his parents. Xiao Ye!¡± Wang Ye lingered by the entrance, his gaze shifting to the regiment commander and the others. His mother was also brimming with excitement. Particularly when she saw that her son, who had been rather fair in her memories, now had a deep tan. Her eyes welled up with tears. Mom!¡± Wang Ye approached, a smile gracing his lips. Unlike the other recruits, he didn¡¯t shed tears. In his previous life, he had spent years away from home. Considering he had only been apart from her for three months this time, it wasn¡¯t enough to bring him to tears. Hence, Wang Ye was presently wearing a joyful smile. As he drew near, his mother clasped his hand tightly. You¡¯re tanned, stronger, and you even seem a bit taller¡­ Xu Xiaofeng clung to Wang Ye s hand, studying her son who stood right before her. For Wang Ye, venturing out and leaving his parents behind had become routine. However, for his parents in this existence, it marked the first instance of their son departing from home. Furthermore, he was now a soldier. Gazing at her son¡¯s current appearance , Xu Xiaofeng¡¯s eyes welled up with genuine emotion. Meanwhile, Wang Jianjun wore a smile. He remained composed, exuding an air of tranquility. Naturally, Wang Jianjun harbored numerous sentiments he wished to express at this moment. Nonetheless, as a father, when Wang Ye met his gaze and addressed him as ¡°father,¡± Wang Jianjun merely smiled, nodding approvingly. He patted Wang Ye¡¯s shoulder and remarked, ¡°Excellent. You truly live up to being my son.¡± On the sidelines, the regiment commander and other personnel refrained from disturbing them. Only the soldiers from the pr department were busy capturing photographs. Hmm¡­ There was also a discreet Sixth Class Monitor who surreptitiously held up a camera. The second platoon leader, the leader of the sixth squad, the recruits, the tearful eyes, the camera snapshots ¨C all these elements converged, and yet, the situation left him slightly perplexed. Despite everything, Wang Ye beamed with utmost joy and didn¡¯t shed a tear¡­ He cast a helpless glance at Wu Jianfeng, though the latter didn¡¯t have a moment to spare as he and the instructor had also joined the regiment commander¡¯s side. For dinner that night, the parents of the nine recruits gathered in the mess hall for a shared meal. It was evident that rhe cooks had orchestrated this in advance. Originally, there had been only ten tables. The nine cohorts occupied a single table, while the company commander and instructor claimed another. However, when Wang Ye and his companions exited and returned, they were taken aback to find two additional tables had been set up. The parents were divided across these two tables. The regiment commander and committee members occupied one, while the other housed Wu Jianfeng¡¯s party. Wang Ye and his peers were also assigned to dine alongside their parents. Considering that not all recruits were accompanied by their parents, rhe seating arrangement didn¡¯t feel cramped, with nine recruits distributed across two tables. After the meal, the other recruits were permitted to make brief phone calls home, each allotted three minutes. This initiative aimed to help them settle their emotions. After all, only Wang Ye and his fellow nine had their family members present. Yet, the sight surely stirred feelings of longing among the remaining recruits. Today¡¯s scenario was as emotionally charged as singing ¡°Green Flowers in the Army¡± before supper. Thus, it was important to assuage the others. Son, the person who invited us mentioned that you¡¯ve achieved two third-class merits. Could you explain this? Weren¡¯t you the one who told us about just one during the New Year?¡± Following the meal, Wang Ye¡¯s parents strolled through the campgrounds with him, engaging in conversation. Suddenly, Xu Xiaofeng posed this query. In an instant, Wang Jianjun haired in his tracks and turned his gaze toward Wang Ye. ¡°Indeed, you¡¯re quite the enigma. Earlier today, when we inquired with Officer He, who fetched us, he directed us to ask you personally. Now, don¡¯t keep us in suspense any longer. What¡¯s the story behind your additional third-class merit?¡± Wang Ye hesitated briefly, inwardly cursing the individual who had extended the invitation. He had kept this matter concealed from the others, yet now, the secret had been exposed. Observing his parents¡¯ expectant expressions, Wang Ye felt a twinge of helplessness. He decided to come clean and reveal the origin of the initial third-class merit. ¡°Goodness, how could he act so impulsively? If he had truly fallen, rhe consequences would¡¯ve been dire!¡± Evidently anxious, Xu Xiaofeng¡¯s words revealed her concern, while Wang Jianjun cast his gaze upon Wang Ye. He opened his mouth, but ultimately said, ¡°Well done, bur there¡¯s no need to keep such things from the family in the future!¡± Wang Ye nodded with a smile. However, deep within, Wang Ye couldn¡¯t help but scoff at Old Wang¡¯s remark. No need to conceal it? Perhaps Old Wang possessed a magnanimous heart and was genuinely worried but he wouldn¡¯t understand his mother¡¯s tendency to let her imagination run wild¡­ After a prolonged conversation, at around seven in the evening, Wang Ye escorted his parents to the classroom. They spent thirty minutes watching the daily news of the recruit company. Subsequently, he took them downstairs to his dormitory and living quarters for a glimpse of his living environment. At eight o¡¯clock, accompanied by Wu Jianfeng, Wang Ye and the other nine recruits saw their parents off to the adjacent guest house. You guys can head back now, Wang Ye, please stay behind! Upon their return, Wu Jianfeng instructed the other eight individuals to head upstairs, leaving Wang Ye alone. The other eight vice-class presidents exchanged curious glances, yet they refrained from commenting. What was there to say? It was evident that Wu Jianfeng had singled out Wang Ye. Following Wu Jianfeng into his office, Wang Ye couldn¡¯t help but sneak a few more glances at the soft box of Chinese snacks that Wu Jianfeng had taken out from his pocket. My, oh my, the flavor of the day had shifted! Care for a smoke? After placing the cigarette in his mouth, Wu Jianfeng arched an eyebrow at Wang Ye. Hehe, I¡¯ll pass! ¡± Wang Ye didn¡¯t smoke, and he was wary that he might try to set a trap for him, so he politely declined. Never mind. The second company commander gave me this earlier! ¡°Uh¡­¡± Wang Ye was momentarily taken aback. What was happening? Did Wu Jianfeng have some sort of influential background? The second company commander personally offered him a gift. Evidently perceiving rhe thoughts behind Wang Ye s expression, Wu Jianfeng responded somewhat displeased, ¡°What are you thinking? You managed to tweak my list of top five exemplary soldiers!¡± Wang Ye was once again stunned. Did he possess some secret connections? To have the second company commander personally gift him something¡­ At this juncture, Wu Jianfeng, having lit his cigarette, made his way to his seat and settled down. He gazed at Wang Ye with a smile, ¡°Didn¡¯t I mention earlier? In order to keep you on board, I relinquished my priority to select other soldiers. Someone just detected the scent and came over. As you can see, I won¡¯t be giving up smoking in the coming days!¡± What could Wang Ye say in response? All he could do was scratch his head and feign ignorance. Hehe, thank you for showing interest, Company Commander! Alright, you¡¯re such a slick character. What¡¯s with the gratitude?¡± Wu Jianfeng chortled, rebuking Wang Ye. And then he added, ¡°Are you content with today¡¯s surprise?¡± Yes!11 Wang Ye grinned and nodded enthusiastically. Undoubtedly, today¡¯s surprise had exceeded all expectations. Truth be told, I¡¯ll be candid with you. This entire event was sparked by you!¡± Wu jianfeng divulged. Hmm?¡± Wang Ye was taken aback once again. Have you ever heard of new recruits taking their parents on a tour during evaluations?¡± Wu Jianfeng chuckled. Wang Ye shook his head. Exactly! Neither had I or anyone else for that matter. This occasion was mainly organized to showcase you. The regiment felt that focusing solely on you might seem inadequate, so they allocated a quota for the parents of the most exceptional recruits in your class as well.¡± This¡­ Was it really necessary? How was this going to highlight two third-class merits?¡± Wang Ye felt a tad uneasy at this revelation. it wasn¡¯t even a first-class merit, only two third-class merits. People would surely find it excessive to make such a grand spectacle of it. What¡¯s this two third-class merits¡¯? You¡¯re really quite full of yourself, youngster.¡± Wu Jianfeng chuckled. Following this statement, he continued, ¡°Don¡¯t underestimate third-class merits, young man. Many won¡¯t even manage to earn a single one in five or eight years.¡± Indeed, acquiring third-class merits was relatively easier, involving lesser risks. Yet, this didn¡¯t imply that third-class merits held no value whatsoever. Moreover!¡± Pausing for a moment, Wu Jianfeng fixed his gaze on Wang Ye, ¡°Kid, you¡¯re a recruit of the recruit company. The two third-class merits you¡¯ve secured were attained within rhe short span of three months since joining the recruit company. It¡¯s nor just about two third-class merits, you¡¯ve also garnered commendation. Don¡¯t mistake a commendation for mere accolades.¡± Hehe! Wang Ye persisted in his bemused smile, scratching his head. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s cut to the chase. I summoned you here to inform you that you need to prepare a speech as the recruits¡¯ representative for the oath-taking ceremony tomorrow afternoon. Furthermore, there will be a merit presentation event for you. Post the ceremony, you¡¯ll also be required to deliver a speech.¡± Yes, sir! Wang Ye snapped to attention and saluted. He didn¡¯t decline the responsibility. After taking the oath, it was anticipated that he¡¯d stand as the recruits¡¯ representative. Wang Ye had long braced himself for this. After all, he had already risen to the forefront among his peers. If not him, then who would stand as their representative during the oath-taking? As for the third-class merit ceremony, Wang Ye was in fact privy to the details. After all, this third-class merit wasn¡¯t as formidable to acquire as the previous one. Chapter 206 - Chapter 206: Old Wang Expressed Pleasure! Chapter 206: Old Wang Expressed Pleasure! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Shh¡­¡± ¡°Shh¡­¡± One long and five short. At half past five in the morning, a hurried whistle sounded. The second day of the recruit assessment began with an emergency assembly. However, it was not too much. At 5:30, basically all the recruits in each dormitory had already gotten up and started to fold their blankets. At this time, the emergency assembly only shocked everyone when they heard the whistle. Then, they immediately moved quickly. In less than four minutes, the last person from the entire company had already picked up his gun and stood in line. ¡°Look, our son looks so good with a gun!¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. Look at my kid. He¡¯s so energetic when he¡¯s holding a gun.¡± In front of the recruit company building, the team quickly finished combining. Not far away from everyone, there was actually a group of people other than Wu Jianfeng standing there. The recruits did not know that there would be an emergency gathering at this time today, but the families of the nine recruits knew last night. Moreover, someone asked them if they wanted to come and see in the morning. Naturally, they were curious about their children¡¯s training, so early in the morning, the regiment officer knocked on the door, pinched the dot, and waited until Wu Jianfeng blew the emergency whistle. At this moment, he looked at his child standing in the queue. He had the same appearance as yesterday. He was wearing a steel helmet, a combat vest, and a steel gun in his hand. At this moment, the parents looked at their children and could not help but feel proud. Her own child was a soldier, a soldier who could protect the country. ¡°Combat readiness assessment passed!¡± Half an hour later, everyone¡¯s equipment and backpack quality had been checked under the supervision of the regimental officers. Wu Jianfeng announced that everyone had passed the combat readiness assessment based on the time of the last recruit to arrive. However, he did not run as usual. After he returned to the training ground, he took off his weapons and brought them to the training ground. A new day¡¯s assessment had begun. Nine family members of the recruits followed the first round of assessment, grenade throwing. ¡°Hey, my kid is on stage. This kid¡­Damn, he¡¯s thrown it so far away¡­He¡¯s much stronger than me!¡± At the side of the field, the parents occupied the entire area, accompanied by Officer He, whom the recruits hated to the core. At this moment, as the vice-president of Class One went on stage, his parents could not help but speak up. And this was also the beginning. As class after class went on stage and vice class after class went on stage, their parents would always speak up. Of course, not all parents could be so proud. Some parents would also say that. ¡°Tsk, my kid¡¯s grip isn¡¯t strong enough. Why did he throw it so far away?¡± ¡°This one at home isn¡¯t any better. It¡¯s only about 30 meters high. This guy even practices sports.¡± ¡°Look, Old Wang, Xiao Ye is on stage!¡± Finally, it was class five¡¯s turn. Wang Ye¡¯s mother couldn¡¯t help but tug at Wang Jianjun. ¡°Yes, 1 saw!¡± Wang Jianjun also perked up. ¡°Brother Wang, I heard that your child is very powerful. 1 said that your Wang Ye got a reward for throwing this!¡± At this moment, Wang Ye hadn¡¯t started yet. When someone at the side heard Wang Ye¡¯s mother¡¯s voice, they couldn¡¯t help but look over and say, ¡°Haha! It¡¯s alright. That¡¯s what he said. I¡¯m not sure about the exact situation!¡± Wang Jianjun replied with a smile. At this moment, he appeared humble on the surface, but he felt very comfortable on the inside. It was more comfortable than him closing a big business deal outside and earning millions at a time. Before Wang Ye joined the army, he was actually very annoyed by others talking about children in front of him. Whether it was their own child or Wang Ye, he was annoyed. Because Wang Ye was disappointing. But recently, he had straightened his back. Especially after he went back last night, when he found out that Wang Ye had either been first or had broken records in the subjects he had taken for the entire day of the assessment, he had actually been holding his phone in his room in the guest house and calling until almost midnight. No matter who he called, after the call connected, he laughed and said, ¡°Yes, yes, I¡¯m in the army now. On my son¡¯s side. This kid¡¯s performance in the army is not bad. Today¡¯s assessment¡­¡± He held his head high. His son, who had made him lose face in the past, had finally helped him gain some face. ¡°Hey, Brother Wang, you really gave birth to a good son. ¡°My son also told me that your Wang Ye is too amazing. He broke all kinds of records and got first place in all kinds of things. Their class monitor even said that they were able to come this time because of their son. The higher-ups wanted to promote your son, so they organized this event. They invited some of our outstanding recruits¡¯ parents over, but the focus is on your son!¡± ¡°Hehe, no, no, how could it be like this? Your children are also very outstanding. They are all vice-class monitors. They are definitely talents!¡± Wang Jianjun replied with a smile. ¡°Look, our son is about to start.¡± At this moment, Xu Xiaofeng, who had been paying attention to Wang Ye, suddenly reminded him. Immediately, Wang Jianjun, who was feeling very comfortable in his heart, immediately smiled and said, ¡°Everyone, let me see how far my kid can throw. I¡¯m sorry, let¡¯s talk later!¡± ¡°Your parents are watching. Do your best. Can you throw 60 meters today?¡± Wu Jianfeng was standing beside the throwing position today. He smiled and whispered, ¡°Wang Ye, immediately smiled and said, ¡°Captain, watch me!¡± In fact, Wang Ye wasn¡¯t very confident in throwing 60 meters. In the last test, Wang Ye had only thrown 58 meters at full strength. There¡¯s still a difference of one meter. It didn¡¯t sound like much, but Wang Ye had never hidden anything from this event before, so it was actually a little difficult for him to break through 60 meters now. However, he didn¡¯t lose the formation. Regardless of success or failure, morale could not be lost. ¡°Hu¡­¡± He adjusted his breathing, stretched his wrist with the grenade in his right hand, and pulled his body back. ¡°Ha¡­¡± With a sound from his throat, the grenade in Wang Ye¡¯s hand flew out. ¡°Good fellow, you¡¯ve thrown it so far away!¡± ¡°How many meters are there?¡± ¡°Brother Wang, your child is amazing. If we were still fighting the Japanese, he would probably blow them up!¡± Wang Ye had actually not thrown the first one more than 60 meters, but it was almost there. He was less than a foot away from sixty meters. However, this distance was already far greater than the others. Therefore, the parents were naturally shocked. Come on, put in more effort, one more time!¡± Wu Jianfeng also cheered for Wang Ye. Wang Ye didn¡¯t say anything. He picked up the second grenade and adjusted his breathing. Then, the second one was thrown away. ¡°Good!¡± As soon as the grenade landed on the ground, Wu Jianfeng shouted. Sixty meters, he passed. Although he had barely crossed the line, it still counted. After all, this was not a driving test. The line only indicated the distance. ¡°Amazing! This is sixty meters, right? My kid only threw forty meters!¡± ¡°My kid is even worse. He only got a little over 30 meters. Brother Wang, your child is already two meters away from mine!¡± On the other hand, the family members were not restraining themselves. The other parents were congratulating Wang Jianjun and his wife. To be honest, Wang Jianjun and his wife had heard too much flattery outside. After all, he was a successful capitalist and a big boss. How could there be no such voices around him? However, today, they felt that these words were especially sincere. ¡°Haha, everyone is too humble. My kid is just a little stronger. Your child is just not good at this event. It¡¯s not that amazing¡­¡± Wang Jianjun felt very good. And as time passed, he realized that this pleasure seemed to be sustainable. Because today was not the only test. After the grenade assessment, everyone had breakfast. At eight o¡¯clock in the morning, the examination resumed. Wang Ye finished his 45 seconds with the explosive pack and took first place with another two seconds more than the second place. This allowed Old Wang to receive compliments from the other parents. Next, in the loom sprint, Wang Ye took first place in 12.17 seconds, 0.31 seconds faster than the second place. The last assessment was the basic tactical movement training assessment. Although the barbed wire made the parents tremble in fear, even the fat parent said that even if he lay down and rolled over, he would lose a few layers of flesh. However, Wang Ye still finished climbing in fifteen seconds. ¡°Old Wang, what do you think of the girl who bandaged our son?¡± The parents could only watch from afar during the assessment. Therefore, even when everyone was taking the assessment, the parents were worried that their children would fail. However, he was worried and couldn¡¯t go forward. At this moment, as Wang Ye finished climbing, a female military doctor came forward to help him check and clean the wound on his hand. Xu Xiaofeng, who was worried about leaving a row of fingernail marks on Wang Jianjun¡¯s hand, quickly changed her mind. ¡°Yes¡­Not bad, it just feels like she was a little bigger than our Xiaoye.¡± Wang Jianjun smiled and nodded.. Chapter 207 - Chapter 207: A Different Conferring Ceremony Chapter 207: A Different Conferring Ceremony Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation At two o¡¯clock in the afternoon, the training field came to life as the new recruits¡¯ title ceremony officially commenced. All the recruits, now dressed in their uniforms, assembled on the training ground. There were a total of ninety-five recruits present, and while the numbers weren¡¯t large, the atmosphere was far from insignificant. Flanking the formation were several armored vehicles, tanks, and military vehicles mounted with machine guns. On the sidelines, a seasoned veteran proudly held the 8th Army flag. In front of them all, a makeshift ceremonial stage had been erected. Under the towering backdrop of the Army No. 81 emblem, a row of tables was set up, and the regiment commander personally presided over the ceremony. Cameras and video recorders were strategically positioned, capturing every moment. It wasn¡¯t just the regiment¡¯s public relations team; the division¡¯s public relations department was also in attendance. ¡°Rise. 1 have no intention of doing otherwise¡­¡± As the national anthems played, all the recruits, veterans, the regimental commander, and the parents watching the ceremony joined in singing. With the conclusion of the National Anthem: ¡°Now, I announce the orders¡­¡± The regiment commander stood in place, reading the document aloud. ¡°I hereby bestow upon¡­ the Iron Bones Hero Squad recruit the rank of Private!¡± As the regiment commander finished speaking, Wu Jianfeng called out loudly, ¡°The representative of the new recruits has been selected!¡± ¡°Whoosh!¡± Wang Ye was not the sole participant who stepped out of the formation. The vice presidents of the nine classes rose together. Wang Ye had only learned about the specific proceedings of today¡¯s award ceremony at noon. It was also then that he discovered that although he was the sole representative of the recruits to speak, he was not the only one chosen to award the title. Furthermore, Wang Ye had an inkling that this afternoon¡¯s title ceremony would be exceptionally unique. As Wang Ye and the others moved forward and stood facing the regiment commander¡¯s table, they were taken aback by the unexpected turn of events. Wu Jianfeng raised his voice once more. On the side, the family members, who had been waiting anxiously, also formed a line and walked forward with slightly unsteady steps. This morning, an impromptu training session had been organized for the parents of the new recruits¡¯ representatives. It was clear that today¡¯s ceremony was going to be anything but ordinary. Under normal circumstances, the military ranks of new recruits were bestowed by the commanding officer during the ceremony. However, today, the regiment commander and others had something different in mind. Since they had extended invitations to the recruits¡¯ parents, they aimed to make this ceremony even more special. For the nine recruits who had excelled during their time in the recruit company, the award presentation had been modified. This year, their parents would personally assist in affixing their military ranks. As the parents approached Wang Ye and the others, they turned to face their children in an unconventional manner. At that moment, Wang Ye caught sight of his father¡¯s beaming countenance. It was a genuine smile¡ªone that Wang Ye had scarcely witnessed in both his lifetimes. Of course, he had seen it more than once in the past couple of days. However, today, it seemed to shine even more brightly. Son, you¡¯ve done marvelously!¡± Wang Jianjun couldn¡¯t help but commend him. Wang Ye smiled in response but made no other gesture. At that moment, Wang Jianjun produced the military ranks provided by the army and proceeded to bestow the rank upon Wang Ye, following the instructions he had been given. Simultaneously, the other parents also stood erect, allowing their fathers or mothers to attach their military ranks. Wang Ye firmly believed that this day, shared by the nine of them and their parents, would forever remain etched in their memories. After a few dozen seconds, Wang Ye turned his body around. Having completed the task of conferring the titles, Wang Jianjun and the others were escorted to the designated viewing area for family members. Their mission was accomplished. ¡°About turn!¡± When the parents departed, Wu Jianfeng issued a loud command. Wang Ye and the others promptly turned around. Meanwhile, the other recruits who had been positioned below the stage began to disperse and return to their positions. They did not receive the same treatment as Wang Ye¡¯s group of nine. Earlier, they had been awarded titles in pairs, with their comrades assisting one another. It was impossible not to feel a sense of sadness and envy towards Wang Ye and his team. Yet, they could only blame themselves for not putting in enough effort. The privilege of receiving such treatment was reserved for the vice-class monitors of each class. As for the vice-class leaders, apart from the fifth class, the other classes had undergone replacements. To this point, they represented the most outstanding recruits in each class. Feeling somewhat less accomplished compared to others, they had to suppress their envy. As Wang Ye and his comrades joined the formation, the oath ceremony drew to a close. The regiment commander stepped forward, moving from behind the table to the front, where he addressed the recruits below the stage. ¡°Comrades, fellow privates, are you envious of your vice-class monitors today?¡± After the regiment commander stepped forward, he deviated from the usual script. Instead of delivering the customary words following the awards, his opening statement stirred the emotions of those gathered below the stage. With a smile, he gazed at the formation assembled before him. ¡°Our military camp may seem straightforward, but it¡¯s also a reflection of reality. 1 understand that you all must have wished to stand on this stage today and have your parents bestow your titles upon you. I¡¯m aware that some of you may be silently questioning why we didn¡¯t invite every parent here. Let me be honest with you; it¡¯s simply not feasible. The reality is that our group cannot accommodate such a large number of parents at once, so we had to select the best among you.¡± ¡°But 1 can make a promise right here. As your time as new recruits comes to an end, and you disband soon, if you continue to excel, you will have another opportunity. No matter who you are, as long as you contribute, 1 will arrange for your parents to join us and share in your moment of glory.¡± The decision to host this event today had its pros and cons. By inviting only the parents of exceptional recruits and implementing such an award ceremony, it was inevitable that the other recruits would feel discontent. Hence, the regiment commander aimed to level the playing field among everyone. Yet, his approach to addressing this imbalance was not appeasement but motivation. By offering a promise, he sought to transform their discontent into determination. He would be delighted to witness this endeavor succeed. If any of the recruits were to begin working diligently and striving to become better, ultimately making significant contributions, then the idea of having their parents participate would become a reality. The modest cost involved was insignificant for a regiment-level unit. Indeed, the regiment commander was elated, his grin bordering on lopsided, simply because of the potential to inspire a few exceptional soldiers. Undoubtedly, the regiment commander¡¯s words had a profound impact. Within the formation, the eyes of many recruits now gleamed with newfound hope. Their regiment commander¡¯s words had ignited the flames of aspiration within their hearts. Naturally, the regiment commander noticed the shift in the recruits¡¯ emotions and couldn¡¯t help but break into laughter. The regiment commander believed that his promise would be a more effective motivator than the usual post-ceremony speech. Following this, the chief of staff took the stage, although the established procedure for today¡¯s ceremony had already been disrupted by the regiment commander¡¯s stirring words. Nevertheless, the protocol had to be followed, so another speaker ascended the stage. After this committee member finished their speech, Wang Ye was once again called to the stage by Wu Jianfeng. This time, Wang Ye stood alone, representing the recruits. Following his speech, which adhered to the customary procedure for the presentation of new recruits, the day seemed poised to conclude. However, today¡¯s ceremony had a surprise in store. ¡°Private Wang Ye!¡± As Wang Ye finished speaking, Wu Jianfeng called out again. ¡°Here!¡± Wang Ye turned around and replied loudly. ¡°Old Wang, it¡¯s time to praise our son!¡± In that moment, among the parents observing the ceremony, Xiaofeng Xu anxiously grasped Old Wang¡¯s arm. Though his arm may have been slightly sore, Old Wang paid no mind to it. He gazed at Wang Ye, nodded vigorously, and said, ¡°Absolutely!¡± ¡°Recruit Wang Ye, you performed exceptionally well during your recruit training. Your assessment results were consistently outstanding, and you set numerous records in both the recruit company and internally. ¡°Now, based on the regiment organization¡¯s decision, Recruit Wang Ye will receive the distinction of being a model soldier in training and an exceptional student soldier. Additionally, he will be awarded a third-class merit medal!¡± Wu Jianfeng declared loudly. Upon concluding his statement, a soldier standing nearby handed over a ribbon and a box containing the medal. The regiment commander stepped forward with a smile, personally affixing the training model ribbon to Wang Ye. In that moment, a piece of information entered Wang Ye¡¯s mind. Becoming a training model would reward him with two skill points upon completing the mission. With a thought, Wang Ye realized that his skill points had now increased to five. ¡°Well, my heart doesn¡¯t hurt as much now.¡± At this very moment, Wang Ye muttered to himself. Indeed, how could he not feel a tinge of heartache? After a day and a half of arduous assessments, and after striving to secure first place in a variety of events, Wu Jianfeng had finally informed Wang Ye of something at noon today. While his performance in the assessments was exceptional, it was only logical for such an outstanding recruit to be awarded a third-class merit. However, Wang Ye possessed a third-class skill that allowed him to break the 400-meter obstacle course record. It was impossible to award him two third-class merits simultaneously. Thus, this time, he could only receive one third-class merit. In essence, the third-class merit Wang Ye had obtained by breaking the 400-meter obstacle course record was now included in his recruit assessment results. On the surface, it seemed like a loss¡­ That merit badge already belonged to him. Even if he had not participated in the recruit assessment, it would have been awarded to him. Yet, Wang Ye had no complaints. Fortunately, he had now acquired the training model distinction. Although it was not equivalent to a merit or commendation, but merely a memorial medal for outstanding cadets, it would enable him to complete his mission. After having the regiment commander help him fasten the ribbon and attach the medal for the outstanding soldier, Wang Ye expressed, ¡°1 will work diligently. 1 have high aspirations, sir!¡± ¡°Yes, indeed!¡± The regiment commander responded with a smile. Then, the third-class merit medal and certificate were presented to Wang Ye by another soldier. Once again, the certificate was in Wang Ye¡¯s hands, and the third-class merit medal was proudly displayed on his chest with the assistance of the regiment commander. At that moment, the corners of Old Wang¡¯s mouth twitched slightly because his mother was extremely excited. In her excitement, she gripped Old Wang¡¯s arm tightly. It hurt¡­ However, Old Wang couldn¡¯t have been prouder at that moment. His son had truly achieved success.. Chapter 208 - Chapter 208: The New Daddy Is Connecting, Emergency Assembly Number Chapter 208: The New Daddy Is Connecting, Emergency Assembly Number Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Hey, the recruit assessment is over ~ That pervert is brought by our class monitor. He won¡¯t directly come to our class, right?¡± At the 4th Company¡¯s station, in the Armor Garage, a few individuals were busy cleaning and maintaining the armored vehicles that had just been driven out. In the midst of their work, someone quietly remarked, ¡°It¡¯s possible, but the odds are low. This recruit is so outstanding that our class monitor might not be able to recruit him.¡± ¡°Well, then I owe you my thanks. It would be best if another class takes him in. If he ends up in our class, you won¡¯t be able to treat him like a new recruit! Else the uppers might come after your blood!¡± ¡°Haha, you¡¯re absolutely right. This recruit is undoubtedly a gem, perhaps even a treasure of the entire training camp. If he does end up in our class, I hope no one dares to bully him, or the company commander will have our heads!¡± The two experienced soldiers chuckled. However, in the next moment, the armored vehicle¡¯s door swung open, and a junior officer stepped out, reprimanding them, ¡°What nonsense are you two talking about? You can¡¯t even handle your own tasks, yet you gossip all day long. It¡¯s a wonder you get anything done.¡± ¡°Hehe, Vice-Captain, no, we¡¯re focused on our work!¡± ¡°We¡¯re definitely working hard!¡± One of them was a freshly minted private, and the other had recently been promoted to sergeant. Despite their ranks, they instantly adopted a more obedient demeanor. ¡°You two just know how to talk nonsense. Isn¡¯t it great to have a talented recruit in our class? We¡¯re better off than the other classes, aren¡¯t we? Or would you prefer to be compared and pushed beyond your limits every day?¡± The vice-captain scolded them as he exited the vehicle. However, there was no response from the two soldiers. After all, they were just ordinary soldiers, not class leaders. And one of them, not too long ago, was a rookie. He had eagerly awaited the day when he could shed his rookie status and enjoy the prestige of being a seasoned veteran. But now? Their class monitor, Ye Sanshi, had brought in a recruit of exceptional caliber. This recruit had even shattered the 400-meter record for the entire regiment while still in the recruit company. Over the past two days of assessments, the recruit company had broken several records, thanks to him. A recruit of such exceptional caliber that it sent shivers down one¡¯s spine. Furthermore, this recruit had been internally selected to join the 4th Company. If a soldier like that were assigned to his class, could he still boast about being a veteran? From Ye Sanshi to the platoon leader and even up to the company commander, they would likely take him under their wing and reward him with specialized military training¡­ He was in a state of panic! They said new recruits celebrated the new year with the veterans. However, he felt no sense of celebration. All he felt was anxiety. His worry stemmed from the possibility that this extraordinary recruit might end up in his class. He heard what others were saying, but it went in one ear and out the other. ¡°What are you talking about? I¡¯m not interested in being the class monitor or vice-class monitor. Second in charge is my military career goal. 1 don¡¯t want to think too far ahead; I just want to focus on this year.¡± Everyone knew what this recruit was thinking, but in this moment, nobody cared about his thoughts. Of course, when compared to such an outstanding recruit, who would pay attention to a soldier who planned to run away after two years? ¡°Alright, don¡¯t bother me. Are you finished? 1 can¡¯t finish my cigarette. Do you want to smoke me into a piece of bacon? And don¡¯t come to me like this again. If you¡¯re looking for me next time, you better have run ten kilometers with full gear beforehand.¡± The stern voice of Wu Jianfeng echoed from the company commander¡¯s office in the recruit company. Inside the room, Kang Hua sat on a stool with a smile, watching the line of soldiers being chased out. The third one! Another soldier who coveted Wang Ye. In fact, several others had wanted to discuss this with Wu Jianfeng and even Kang Hua earlier. However, Kang Hua had insisted that he couldn¡¯t make the decision alone and that they needed to consult the company commander. Wu Jianfeng had responded, ¡°Why the rush? The assessments aren¡¯t over yet. Focus on training your soldiers.¡± They each had a sentence to say, and they efficiently sent these individuals away. But now, the assessments were complete, and the new recruits were about to leave the company. Naturally, they began to approach one by one. Yes, Wang Ye was currently a soldier under Ye Sanshi¡¯s command. But so what? Just because the new recruit was currently under their leadership didn¡¯t mean they would stay in the same class in the future. He had already secured his place in the 4th Company, but he needed to carefully consider which class he would join. It wasn¡¯t only the Chief of Staff and the Company Commander who desired outstanding soldiers. Every class president and vice-president sought them out. This was because a good soldier had a significant impact on the entire group and played a vital role in shaping their future. ¡°What¡¯s so amusing? These guys are like sharks smelling blood!¡± Wu Jianfeng grumbled while looking at Kang Hua¡¯s expression. ¡°Haha!¡± Kang Hua chuckled and pulled out a pack of cigarettes. ¡°Come on, come on¡­ Huahua is tired of smoking; light up my poor cigarette!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t talk nonsense!¡± Wu Jianfeng stepped forward and took the cigarette. ¡°I¡¯m not that greedy. 1 was just joking. Did you see me taking their money?¡± Wu Jianfeng was genuinely puzzled. These individuals had sent gifts, but he couldn¡¯t accept them. Of course, he had accepted a few of the men who had come to talk to the company commander. They weren¡¯t interested in Wang Ye. He didn¡¯t have a say in the allocation of other good soldiers anyway. Providing a bit of information in exchange for a few packs of cigarettes wasn¡¯t a bad deal. *Dong dong!* Suddenly, there was a knock on the door from behind. ¡°Don¡¯t they understand my words?¡± Wu Jianfeng, cigarette in his mouth and about to light it, suddenly became furious and yelled at the door. ¡°Reporting, Company Commander¡­ it¡¯s me!¡± A feeble voice could be heard from outside the door. Wu Jianfeng¡¯s headache intensified upon hearing the voice.. Chapter 209 - Chapter 209: The New Daddy Is Connecting, Emergency Gathering Number (2) Chapter 209: The New Daddy Is Connecting, Emergency Gathering Number (2) Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The next second, the office door was pushed open, and Ye Sanshi entered, wearing a disgruntled expression. ¡°Who allowed you to come in?¡± Wu Jianfeng exclaimed angrily. ¡°Captain, even if you punish me now, 1 had to come in,¡± Ye Sanshi resembled a wronged spouse. After uttering these words, he quickly poured out his grievances. ¡°All of you are here to poach my soldier, Company Commander. I¡¯m the one who led Wang Ye. Over the past three months, I¡¯ve toiled day and night, bit by bit¡­¡± ¡°Stop!¡± Wu Jianfeng, who had just lit his cigarette, waved his hand and yelled for him to halt. ¡°What nonsense are you babbling about? It¡¯s true that you contributed a bit to Wang Ye¡¯s training, but whether he breaks a record or not is none of your concern. Just be happy that you¡¯ve got a good soldier.¡± Wu Jianfeng turned his back to him. He didn¡¯t want to witness his unpleasant demeanor, so why pretend? ¡°Get out! I¡¯m still awaiting the instructor¡¯s opinion on Wang Ye¡¯s assignment. If you keep pestering me, I¡¯ll exclude you straight away!¡± ¡°I¡­!¡± Ye Sanshi wanted to say something but immediately covered his mouth. He was still fearful that Wu Jianfeng might lose his temper and eject him for his words. If that occurred, he¡¯d be utterly distraught. Seeing Ye Sanshi turn to gaze at him, Kang Hua smiled helplessly. This guy was here to stir up trouble. Although he didn¡¯t want to admit it, looking at him now, if he didn¡¯t share the burden, he¡¯d surely unleash a torrent of curses. ¡°Go back. The captain and 1 will discuss this matter!¡± This time, Ye Sanshi was obedient. In fact, Ye Sanshi had already accomplished his objective. He had only come here to vent. He didn¡¯t anticipate Wu Jianfeng¡¯s agreement. He simply wished to convey his stance and make his presence felt. After all, he possessed the inherent advantage, and Wang Ye was a recruit he had brought in. His sole purpose was to emphasize this. ¡°Dad and Mom will return tomorrow morning. Work hard in the army for two years. When you return in two years, 1¡¯11 let you take over the family business. After nurturing you for a few years, 1 should retire!¡± Wang Ye strolled on the field with his parents. After the award ceremony, Wang Ye, along with his parents and the regiment commander, had their photos taken. Wang Ye was also asked to participate in some promotional photos, but they were done with it afterward. The entire company was free to move around the camp. Wang Ye naturally accompanied his parents. Upon hearing his father¡¯s words, Wang Ye smiled and nodded. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll give it my all!¡± Wang Ye didn¡¯t mention anything about his plans to attend military school. He didn¡¯t want to boast or discuss things that weren¡¯t confirmed yet. He figured he could address it when the time came. As for aligning his father¡¯s intentions with his own, Wang Ye would continue to work diligently when the time arrived. If that didn¡¯t pan out, he could build a strong relationship with a professional manager. After all, it didn¡¯t specify that the boss had to oversee the company daily. All the shares were in his possession, and the manager could be an outsider. ¡°Son, do you really want us to take this certificate back? Don¡¯t you want to keep it with you in the army?¡± At this point, Xu Xiaofeng, who had been holding Wang Ye¡¯s medal certificate and ribbon, chimed in. Wang Ye smiled and nodded. ¡°Yes, I¡¯ll leave the medal behind. I¡¯ll have you take back my other third-class merit certificate later!¡± Wang Ye understood his parents¡¯ thoughts. If they took the certificate back, they could go home and show it off¡­ Following that, Wang Ye engaged in a lengthy conversation with his parents. However, he primarily took the initiative to discuss his family¡¯s business. While discussing e-commerce, Wang Ye discreetly offered his perspective, providing his parents with various insights and solutions. Just because he didn¡¯t want to return and inherit the family business didn¡¯t mean he didn¡¯t want his father to achieve more success. After all, Bitcoin was somewhat enigmatic. If it wasn¡¯t Bitcoin that gained popularity due to his rebirth and the ripple effect, it could be a different cryptocurrency entirely. Therefore, it would be even more advantageous if his own enterprise could expand. At half-past five, Wang Ye escorted his parents to the camp¡¯s gate. Tonight, his parents wouldn¡¯t eat in the canteen to avoid causing any issues with the other recruits. In fact, they only dined in the canteen the previous night. Today, they all had their meals at the guesthouse. But tonight, Wang Ye and the others were permitted to join their parents for dinner at the guesthouse. After all, they would be departing tomorrow. As Officer He waited, nine recruits and their families gathered from various parts of the camp. Once they were assembled, Kang Hua also joined them. He would accompany Wang Ye tonight. ¡°Son, learn from your comrade Wang Ye and do your best,¡± one of the parents advised. ¡°Yes, son. Your father also wishes to serve again, especially during a time when you¡¯re making a contribution. Our family¡¯s honor depends on you!¡± another parent added. At the guesthouse dining table, the meal hadn¡¯t been served yet, so everyone engaged in conversation. Given that parents and their children were all present tonight, the discussions naturally revolved around their children and Wang Ye. Wang Ye was about to respond humbly, but something unexpected occurred. ¡°Whoo¡­¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Wang Ye and the other recruits turned their heads in astonishment toward the neighboring recruit company. Kang Hua and Officer He¡¯s expressions changed, and Officer He stood up abruptly. ¡°Instructor!¡± Wang Ye looked at Kang Hua and inquired, ¡°What¡¯s happening?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go, it¡¯s an emergency assembly call. We need to head back!¡± Kang Hua said as he pushed his chair aside. However, before departing, he glanced at Officer He and stated, ¡°1¡¯11 take them back first. It appears that we¡¯re the ones who messed up. You stay here for now.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Officer He nodded solemnly. Emergency assembly call. Something unexpected must have occurred for an unplanned emergency assembly call. However, this was the recruit company¡¯s emergency assembly call. It indicated that something might have gone awry within the recruit company. After all, if a real crisis had arisen, even if the regiment headquarters issued an emergency assembly call, they wouldn¡¯t involve the new recruits. A group of new recruits without a designated company wouldn¡¯t be included, even if a genuine emergency had taken place. ¡°What¡¯s happening? What¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°Indeed! What¡¯s this emergency assembly call about? Son, is there a war brewing?¡± The parents were equally baffled at this moment. Some of them held onto their sons and daughters, seeking explanations. Xu Xiaofeng briefly grabbed Wang Ye¡¯s arm but quickly released it. Her worried expression was apparent. ¡°It¡¯s definitely not a war. Something must have happened. Sir, Mam, we have to go now!¡± Kang Hua didn¡¯t ask Wang Ye and the others for explanations. In reality, there was no way to explain. If he wasn¡¯t aware of the situation, how could Wang Ye and the others know? This was actually the first time Wang Ye and the others had heard the camp¡¯s emergency assembly whistle. They had been taught about it before, but they only played the bugle sounds using a tape recorder to teach everyone how to recognize them. The camp had never issued an emergency assembly call before. Emergency assemblies were always signaled by a whistle. They wouldn¡¯t use an emergency assembly number that could be heard directly in the family area next to the camp. ¡°Dad, Mom, it¡¯s alright. I have to go!¡± Wang Ye didn¡¯t say much and followed Kang Hua as they rushed off. The other recruits did the same. After offering a brief farewell to his parents, he hurried to join the others. As soldiers, although they hadn¡¯t received promotions yet, they already held a title. Therefore, even though they wished to stay with their parents right now, when the emergency assembly call was sounded, they had one clear thought they had to return quickly. Chapter 210 - Chapter 210: Lovesick Fool? Chapter 210: Lovesick Fool? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Instructor, what¡¯s going on?¡± Wang Ye inquired as he ran alongside Kang Hua. ¡°I have no idea. This isn¡¯t a planned assembly. Something must have occurred.¡± ¡°Could it be that a high-ranking officer is visiting our recruit company? Didn¡¯t you hear the sounds from the neighboring camp area? What could happen to us?¡± Recruits from other squads also caught up and voiced their questions. ¡°Definitely not. Let¡¯s not discuss this anymore. Get back to the camp quickly!¡± After Kang Hua spoke, he increased his pace. Although Wang Ye was deeply perplexed, he had no choice but to follow suit. Honestly, at this moment, Wang Ye couldn¡¯t fathom what could prompt such a commotion to trigger the emergency assembly call. It wasn¡¯t their turn to engage in combat, was it? What other significant event could it be? Disaster relief? That seemed unlikely since there was no commotion in the adjacent camp. Could it be a deserter? The thought struck Wang Ye as absurd. Who in their right mind would try to escape now, especially after completing their training and receiving their titles as recruits? It was something no one in their right mind would attempt. If it wasn¡¯t a deserter, then the mentioned visit by a high-ranking officer from earlier also seemed improbable. If such a visit had been scheduled, they would have been informed in advance. Even if the higher-ups were in disguise and unexpectedly arrived, there would be no need for an emergency assembly call. They could simply ask someone to notify them since it was only a short distance away. Nonetheless, Wang Ye¡¯s mind buzzed with various conjectures as he continued to run. They soon reached the entrance of the recruit company¡¯s camp. ¡°Do you have any idea what¡¯s going on?¡± Wang Ye inquired of the sentries at the gate, who were soldiers from other companies. Upon seeing Kang Hua approach, the sentry immediately stood at attention and reported, ¡°Reporting to the chief, it appears that a new recruit is missing!¡± ¡°WHAT?¡± Kang Hua¡¯s expression underwent a drastic change. Wang Ye and the recruits behind Kang Hua were equally shocked. Fuck. Could there really be someone so dense? Who could it be? ¡°Follow me quickly!¡± Kang Hua shouted at the recruits behind him with a grim expression before swiftly turning and running. Wang Ye and the others exchanged glances and promptly followed suit. ¡°Who the hell could it be? Do any of you know?¡± Someone whispered as they ran. ¡°I have no idea. Everyone in my squad seems perfectly fine. There shouldn¡¯t be anyone that foolish!¡± ¡°I can¡¯t say the same for my squad either!¡± As they ran, everyone shared their thoughts. The nine of them originated from the nine squads within the recruit company, all holding positions as vice-squad leaders. They were intimately familiar with the dynamics of their respective squads. However, after comparing notes, none of them, including Wang Ye, believed there was anything amiss in their squads. ¡°Fuck man, who in the world would run off at a time like this? 1 hope it¡¯s a misunderstanding. Otherwise, they¡¯re truly brainless!¡± Someone vented their frustration. These sentiments resonated with everyone. Soon, they spotted the dormitory building and witnessed the assembly of the company¡¯s new recruits in front of it. Wu Jianfeng and the squad leaders were all present. Kang Hua rushed over. ¡°Company commander, what¡¯s going on?¡± Kang Hua didn¡¯t even pause to catch his breath. He approached Wu Jianfeng, who had an enraged expression, and urgently inquired. Wang Ye and the others swiftly returned to their respective squads. Before he could exchange words with the recruit next to him, Wu Jianfeng, who was at the front, spoke up, ¡°Deng Hai from Class 3 is missing!¡± ¡°Hmm? Damn!¡± In that very moment, Wang Ye, who had just joined the formation, cursed inwardly. He glanced at Wu Jianfeng and swiftly turned his head to observe Class 3¡¯s formation. Indeed, there was a vacant spot where a person should have stood. ¡°Brother Wang, Deng Hai has left due to a breakup. Their class monitor confirmed it with his girlfriend just now!¡± a hushed voice came from Wang Ye¡¯s side. Wang Ye turned to face Liang Fan. Liang Fan paid no mind to the fact that they were in formation and promptly shared the details in a subdued voice. According to Liang Fan, it appeared that the company had instructed everyone to make phone calls to their families after dinner the previous night. Deng Hai must have used this opportunity to call his girlfriend. However, his girlfriend chose to end their relationship. Yet, Deng Hai remained patient, not revealing the news to the class. It wasn¡¯t until the afternoon¡¯s award ceremony, when they had some free time, that he decided to make his escape. As dinner approached and everyone returned to the dormitory, the third squad leader noticed Deng Hai¡¯s absence. He dispatched someone to locate him but came up empty-handed. He then informed the company commander. Subsequently, the company commander initiated the emergency assembly call, speculating that Deng Hai might have lost track of time and hoping to hear him running back. However, Wang Ye had already sprinted back from the family area next door, and Deng Hai was nowhere in sight. Of course, they weren¡¯t just waiting around. Liang Fan explained that while waiting, the third squad leader made a phone call. It turned out that Wu Jianfeng believed the phone call from the previous night might be the cause of the situation. Consequently, he confiscated the third squad leader¡¯s phone and requested that he locate the call Deng Hai had made the previous night. After a few attempts, the other party didn¡¯t give Deng Hai a chance to speak. She uttered, ¡°Deng Hai, I¡¯ve already told you it¡¯s over. 1 can¡¯t wait for you any longer.¡± When they called again, her phone was switched off. At this point, Wang Ye was at a loss for words. If Wang Ye recalled correctly, when Deng Hai joined the army, he mentioned that he enlisted because his girlfriend admired soldiers. It was evident that he cared deeply for his girlfriend. It was also his girlfriend¡¯s influence that led him to give in and smoke the pack of cigarettes and consume the tea. And now, his girlfriend had actually broken up with him. It wasn¡¯t surprising that he ran away. ¡°What a lovesick fool!¡± Wang Ye sighed. Of course, Wang Ye¡¯s term ¡°lovesick fool¡± could be translated as someone who would abandon everything for love. ¡°Company commander, send out a search party again!¡± At this moment, Kang Hua, who stood at the forefront, was aware of the situation. He glanced at Wu Jianfeng, whose face had contorted in frustration, and implored urgently. ¡°Agreed!¡± Wu Jianfeng was evidently seething. He nodded while suppressing his anger. ¡°Everyone!¡± Wu Jianfeng issued orders. Consequently, the entire company divided into pairs and began scouring the entire camp area of the recruit company in search of Deng Hai. Seeing the recruits depart, the seasoned soldiers also joined the search. In front of the dormitory building, only Kang Hua and Wu Jianfeng remained. At this moment, Wu Jianfeng, through clenched teeth, uttered, ¡°Fuck!¡± He was genuinely vexed. In the three months of their training, nothing like this had occurred to the new recruits. At most, they would slack off or attempt to evade their responsibilities. However, now that the recruits had completed their training, and their titles had been awarded, they were on the brink of leaving the company. Such a foolish incident had taken place. Kang Hua¡¯s complexion turned even more ghastly. As he wasn¡¯t a bona fide instructor in the Fourth Company but rather an assistant, things were worse for him. He was on the verge of becoming an assistant instructor according to the plan set before the recruit company embarked on the training. This year, he was on the verge of receiving a promotion. Yet, an incident like this had occurred now. He felt that his future prospects were bleak, and he even experienced a sense of dizziness. Dammit, if a soldier truly went AWOL, particularly a group of recruits, he, as the instructor in charge of ideological education, would bear significant responsibility. In this situation, how could he possibly resolve it? It could be said that if Deng Hai were standing before him right now, Kang Hua might have been inclined to shoot him.. Chapter 211 - Chapter 211: Division, Parting Party (1) Chapter 211: Division, Parting Party (1) Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Deng Hai!¡± ¡°Deng Hai!¡± Recruits were shouting Deng I lai¡¯s name everywhere in the recruit camp. Wang Ye was also searching for the crowd, but he didn¡¯t shout. Instead, he let Liang Fan, who was in the team, shout. In any case, Wang Ye estimated that even if he was really in the camp, he would definitely pretend not to hear him when he shouted. He might even sneak away and run away. Therefore, he only needed to use his eyes. ¡°Hey, this guy should have really run away. Brother Wang, don¡¯t you think he¡¯s stupid? He ran away just after he was awarded the title. He¡¯s probably going to be arrested and brought back to the military court, right?¡± At the side, Liang Fan, who was shouting that he was tired, complained to Wang Ye. ¡°I don¡¯t know. I¡¯ve never seen a deserter before, but if he really runs away, I don¡¯t think he¡¯ll end up well!¡± Wang Ye shook his head.¡± At this moment, Wang Ye really didn¡¯t know what to say. Although he had some conflicts with Deng Hai, he had not interacted much with Deng Hai since he changed shifts. It could be said that Wang Ye no longer paid attention to Deng Hai after that. In reality, he was about to leave the company. As long as Deng Hai was no longer in the same company as him, they might not have much interaction in the future. However, he did not expect that at this critical juncture, he would use this method to once again attract Wang Ye¡¯s attention. To be honest, Wang Ye felt that some water had entered his brain. He was actually able to do such a thing. In the end, Wang Ye could only sigh. Love really messed with people¡¯s minds. After searching for about half an hour, they missed their mealtime. Wang Ye and the others returned to the front and back of the dormitory building. Kang Hua was no longer around. Only Wu Jianfeng stood there with a straight face. Wu Jianfeng didn¡¯t say anything. He just asked the platoon leader to lead everyone to the cafeteria while the remaining veterans were taken away by him. In fact, all the companies in the neighboring regiment headquarters had been mobilized. With such a thing happening, the emergency assembly number in the camp had sounded, and it was an emergency assembly number that had not been reported. How could the regiment commander and the others in the camp not be alerted? He had already asked about it at the first moment. Right now, the new recruits were searching for people in the company, while the veterans in the regiment were searching for people outside. Deng Hai ran away in his military uniform with his bank cards, but he didn¡¯t have much money on him. It was not easy to take a car in this place. If he really wanted to run, he could only walk out. Therefore, he asked the Second Battalion to look for him outside. As for Kang Hua, he was on the phone in his office. Contact Deng Hai¡¯s family. Even if he was in a bad mood now, he had to do his best to make up for the mess. If they could capture Deng Hai, they could at least eliminate some of the effects. For example, he was supposed to be promoted this year. If not for this, he had a 90% chance of advancing. After all, he had the support of Wang Ye¡¯s results. And now that this stupid thing had happened, his chances of advancing were only 10%. However, if he could capture the enemy and bring them back, the chance of upgrading to the next level would return to 30 ¨C 40%. Although it was impossible to return to the past, what had happened had already happened. He would do whatever he could to salvage it. During the meal, the recruits of the recruit company were strangely quiet. Because the platoon leader was sitting there with a long face, no one dared to make a sound. At this time, they went to touch the tiger¡¯s butt. After they finished their meal quietly, they returned to class. Everyone couldn¡¯t hold it in anymore. After all, the squad leaders and Wu Jianfeng had also left the camp to help find the person urgently. Only the platoon leader and Kang Hua were left in the camp to take care of everyone. ¡°Deng Hai is finished this time. I think our company commander and instructor want to eat him up!¡± Gu Yingnan started the topic. ¡°Hey, didn¡¯t you see the expression on the third class monitor¡¯s face?¡± Yan Zhiming added. If Deng Hai was really in front of him, I feel like he would go berserk!¡± Liang Fan smiled and said, ¡°It¡¯s good that he left our class, otherwise our Blackface Ye would also go crazy.¡± Bringing out deserters would have a huge impact on the squad leader. Ye Sanshi still wanted to stay in the army much longer. If something like this really happened, he was afraid that he would be beaten to death!¡± Song Yuejin added, ¡°The third class monitor must be furious now. Deng Hai wasn¡¯t originally in his class, but now this¡­¡± In the dormitory of Class Five, everyone was talking about Deng Hai. It was mainly because Deng Hai was from Class 5 that everyone¡¯s discussion became even more intense. However, Wang Ye did not participate in their discussion. Compared to this matter, he wanted to explain it to his parents. They were probably still worried. But now that this matter had happened, Wu Jianfeng had already brought his men out of the camp. Kang Hua was still annoyed, so how could he have the mood to think about this matter? ¡°Sigh, this is the last night Dad and Mom are here. i originally wanted to have a good meal together and happily let Dad and Mom leave tomorrow, but now¡­¡± Wang Ye muttered helplessly in his heart. Fortunately, a platoon leader came over at around eight o¡¯clock in the evening. The reason was that Officer He had called, so he asked Wang Ye and the others to leave. It was impossible for him to go out and reunite with his parents at this time. He could only make a phone call and explain to everyone, appease his anxious parents, and then simply say goodbye. That night, Wang Ye and the others were mobilized to search the camp again before they called their names. But there was still no result. When Ye Sanshi came back at midnight, he didn¡¯t hide it from the others who were still awake. He said, ¡°We didn¡¯t find him. Everyone, rest.. No more discussion!¡± Chapter 212 - Chapter 212: Division, Parting Party (2) Chapter 212: Division, Parting Party (2) Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The next day arrived. Following their early morning meal, Wang Ye and the other nine deputy recruits were summoned once again. However, this time, he wasn¡¯t leading the group to the dormitory to search for Deng Hai. At the entrance of the recruit camp, they waited for the bus to transport family members. When the bus arrived and the family members disembarked, Wang Ye and his companions saluted. The bus then departed without stopping. ¡°I wonder when 1¡¯11 have the chance to see my parents again.¡± During the return journey, one of them repeatedly glanced back with every step taken. Wang Ye also turned to look. Reluctant? A bit, as they were his parents, the closest people to him. Nevertheless, Wang Ye managed to suppress his reluctance. He returned to the dormitory. The entire company began to bustle with activity. They arranged for haircuts, showers, and thorough cleaning. It wasn¡¯t until lunchtime that all the recruits started packing their backpacks, following their respective squad leaders¡¯ instructions. They were departing¡­ Everyone had thought they would have one more day. After all, they had all arrived here on the fourth night of the first day of the first month, and today was only the third. However, reality offered them no time for preparations. They were still occupied with tasks in the morning. Some even mentioned getting together in the afternoon and evening to chat and savor their remaining time together. But little did they know that they would be called away after lunch. ¡°Class monitor, why didn¡¯t you inform us earlier?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right! Squad leader, we assumed we¡¯d split up and head to our respective companies tomorrow!¡± Inside the dormitory, as they packed their belongings, everyone bombarded Ye Sanshi with questions. Ye Sanshi, too, was packing. Since everyone was eager to depart, he had to comply as well. Hearing their inquiries, Ye Sanshi replied with a calm expression, ¡°The initial plan was indeed for tomorrow. However, you all are aware of Deng Hai¡¯s situation. Right now, the company commander isn¡¯t in the mood to prolong things. He pushed forward our departure to noon today.¡± ¡°Alright, they say the good die young and the wicked live long. He fled and dragged us into this mess!¡± Wan Baojiang, who had clashed with Ye Sanshi during their time in the class, couldn¡¯t help but grumble when he heard Ye Sanshi¡¯s explanation. ¡°Didn¡¯t all of you want to finish the new recruits¡¯ company quickly? So why, now that we¡¯re going to execute it as a combo, are you having second thoughts?¡± Ye Sanshi retorted, looking at Wan Baojiang and the others. At that moment, Gu Yingnan smiled and remarked, ¡°Class monitor, Brother Wan didn¡¯t mean any harm. He just couldn¡¯t bear to part with all of us, including you, so he wanted one more day with everyone.¡± After a brief pause, he continued with a smile, ¡°Class monitor, truth be told, we¡¯re ready. We¡¯re pooling together the remaining money we have to buy some food and drinks at the service center. Class Five is planning a small farewell party for tonight¡­¡± Gu Yingnan¡¯s words were true.. This plan had been discussed the previous night, and Wang Ye had agreed to it. However, circumstances had changed rapidly. Clearly, Ye Sanshi¡¯s expression eased a bit. He looked at the recruits and said with a smile, ¡°Thank you all for not holding it against me.¡± After a moment¡¯s pause, he added, ¡°But let¡¯s forget about this farewell party. There¡¯s no time for it now, and it wouldn¡¯t be appropriate at this moment.¡± ¡°We¡¯re all part of the same group. We¡¯ll have opportunities to meet in the future. When that time comes, if you still consider me your recruit squad leader, just hand me a cigarette!¡± Yan Zhiming smiled and stood up straight. ¡°Of course, class monitor, no problem. I don¡¯t smoke, but because of your words, I¡¯ll definitely buy a pack of cigarettes and keep them with me for when we meet in the future. Of course, I¡¯ll still consider you our class monitor!¡± This guy was surprisingly tactful and had a way with words, which made Ye Sanshi laugh. ¡°Alright, that¡¯s what I like to hear. However, until your training results are official, don¡¯t claim that I¡¯m your recruit squad leader. It¡¯s a matter of principle, and I can¡¯t afford to lose face!¡± Laughter erupted in the dormitory, albeit kept at a low volume. Two individuals downstairs were still suppressing their annoyance. ¡°Class monitor, do you really not know where we¡¯ll be assigned to?¡± Qin Li, after sharing the laughter, asked the same question he had asked Ye Sanshi earlier with a serious expression that had earned him a stern ¡°I don¡¯t know¡± from Ye Sanshi. Ye Sanshi stopped smiling and replied, ¡°1 already told you 1 don¡¯t know. Assignments are determined by the regiment headquarters. Apart from Wang Ye, the fate of the rest of us in this class, including Zhang Ping¡¯an, remains uncertain. However, it¡¯s highly likely that Zhang Ping¡¯an will be assigned to the Fourth Company.¡± As for the rest of you¡­¡± Ye Sanshi gazed at the group, then shifted his attention to Liang Fan and Wan Baojiang, remarking, ¡°The two of you will definitely not end up in the Fourth Company.¡± These words cast a shadow over the expressions of Liang Fan and Wan Baojiang. Liang Fan let out a sigh and said, ¡°If I had known earlier, 1 wouldn¡¯t have performed so well!¡± Everyone in Class 5 was well aware that Wu Jianfeng had prioritized Wang Ye over other highly skilled soldiers. Wan Baojiang and Liang Fan had also displayed exceptional performances, making them standout soldiers. Without the Fourth Company¡¯s priority selection, they would have been sought after by other units. ¡°Get out of here!¡± Ye Sanshi rolled his eyes at him and then shifted his gaze to the remaining recruits, particularly Qin Li, Song Yuejin, and Yan Zhiming. ¡°The three of you are very likely not staying with the Fourth Company.¡± ¡°Hehe, that¡¯s fine. I didn¡¯t want to. The top companies have exhausting training.¡± Qin Li chuckled. This time, Ye Sanshi remained silent because the decisions had already been made. Qin Li, Yan Zhiming, and the other two were at the lower end of the class rankings. Of course, the one at the very bottom was a certain chef. Even if it weren¡¯t for his chef background, he would have still been required to stay and undergo training. However, due to his culinary skills, he could bypass the selection based on training performance. He was highly sought after and quickly picked up by another unit. Ye Sanshi looked at Qin Li, knowing that the three of them must be feeling disappointed too. Even though they wore smiles on the surface, their inner feelings were probably the same. These were all young individuals going through this phase, and none of them wanted to fall behind, be overshadowed, or worse, be eliminated. ¡°Let¡¯s not dwell on it. Let¡¯s pack up quickly,¡± Ye Sanshi urged everyone. A few minutes later, when everyone had packed their bags, Ye Sanshi didn¡¯t immediately lead them to retrieve their belongings. Instead, he surprised everyone by doing something unexpected. He turned to close the dormitory door and then pulled out a pack of cigarettes. ¡°Here, I¡¯ve been bossing you around for three months, and you won¡¯t be able to smoke for at least three months in the future. We¡¯re about to leave, and you mentioned having a farewell party, but it won¡¯t happen now. Each of you can have a cigarette. After smoking this one, consider it a farewell party!¡± Ye Sanshi distributed a cigarette to each of them. Everyone was taken aback, but they accepted it. It was reminiscent of their first night in the army. The contrast was that on that first night, Ye Sanshi had fetched water for everyone to wash their feet. Now, he was handing out cigarettes and lighting them up. ¡°Uh, cough! cough!¡± Coughing echoed in the dormitory. Not everyone knew how to smoke, and even those who did hadn¡¯t smoked for at least two to three months. Taking that initial puff was challenging for them.. Chapter 213 - Chapter 213: Divide the Troops into the Lower Teams, Wang Ye Stays Chapter 213: Divide the Troops into the Lower Teams, Wang Ye Stays Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation At one o¡¯clock in the afternoon, the recruits who had just transitioned from civilians yesterday emerged from the dormitory as a group. As they stepped outside, Wang Ye and the others spotted a gathering of individuals not far away. They were all officers, 1.2,13¡­ Wu Jianfeng held a folder in his grasp. Once the duty platoon leader had organized the platoon, he wasted no time on idle chatter. ¡°Now! Commence troop division!¡± With that, he swiftly opened the folder he had held for less than ten minutes. ¡°Luo Xiong, Wan Baojiang¡­¡± In a consecutive list, there were ten names. Five of them were the deputy leaders of each squad, while the other five were the taller recruits in the company who had demonstrated exceptional training progress. These ten were regarded as the true cream of the crop within the entire company. As he recited these names, Wu Jianfeng¡¯s already sour mood took a turn for the worse. These were all top-notch soldiers he had personally trained. Even though he had mentally prepared himself for this, he couldn¡¯t help but arch an eyebrow and purse his lips. The chief of staff was being exceedingly harsh. Taking away ten outstanding soldiers all at once was quite the blow. If this were in previous years, or more accurately, if it weren¡¯t for Wang Ye this year, he wouldn¡¯t have allowed this to happen, no matter the consequences. After all, he wasn¡¯t the one leading the police detective company, so why should he give up ten of his finest soldiers in one fell swoop? This year, the entire recruit company had only a handful of individuals. These ten exceptional soldiers essentially constituted half of the company¡¯s top-ranking individuals, and it was worth noting that five of them held the position of deputy squad leaders. Nevertheless, he had no choice but to bear the pain in his heart. ¡°Come on, all ten of you, follow me!¡± Standing nearby was a tall, 1.8-meter tall first lieutenant who quickly approached them. ¡°Brother Wang, brothers, farewell!¡± Wan Baojiang from Class Five whispered. He then hoisted his backpack and carried his belongings away. Wang Ye observed him as he passed by and encouraged him, ¡°Do your best. Look for me when you come back in the future, four times in a row!¡± At this moment, Wang Ye was unsure where these ten individuals would be headed. Wu Jianfeng hadn¡¯t disclosed the destination, but Wang Ye had a hunch. The Iron Bones Hero Regiment was a select unit, and these ten were all outstanding performers. They wouldn¡¯t be assigned to just any company. After all, this group constituted half of the company¡¯s top recruits. Unless the regiment commander was directly involved, which other company commander would have the authority to make such a decision, unless they had some kind of high-ranking connection? Even if his father held the position of regiment commander, it might not be enough to facilitate such a move. At the very least, it would require influence at the level of a General or something of that caliber. 11 Liu Jun¡­ Yan Zhiming¡­¡± Up ahead, Wu Jianfeng watched as the ten individuals from Wan Baojiang were led aside and lined up. He didn¡¯t pay much attention anymore and continued calling out names. The group sizes varied, with the smallest having just five members. The recruit company initially comprised 95 recruits, with Deng Hai being the only exception. Today, there were 94 individuals present, and 14 of them were being reassigned. Including Wang Ye and the other 10 who were staying behind, that accounted for a total of 15 remaining. ¡°Fourth Bro, have a cigarette!¡± ¡°Fourth Company Commander, come on¡­ Don¡¯t let anger affect your health. Have a smoke. Take one of mine. Taking attendance can be quite exhausting. Let the nicotine soothe your throat!¡± After Wang Ye and the other ten completed the roll call, and Wu Jianfeng informed them to stay where they were, the officers who had come to collect them quickly approached. Some of the first lieutenants were hesitant and remained polite, while some of the captains hurriedly offered their cigarettes. ¡°No, no, I¡¯m not in the mood right now. Go away, go away, I¡¯m busy!¡± Wu Jianfeng wore a stern expression, showing no courtesy. Certainly, his mood was exceptionally sour. A single deserter would have been manageable. According to the plan, he would retain half of the soldiers he had painstakingly trained and then select a few soldiers with similar potential to bolster his company. But now? Only ten remained! Furthermore, among these ten, only Wang Ye was considered a competent soldier. The rest, excluding Chef Zhang Ping¡¯an, were ordinary soldiers from their respective classes. When he first began training the new recruits, these types of soldiers were not even on his radar. After all, he led the Iron Blood Fourth Company, an elite unit. However, there was no other option now. The remaining eight could be attributed to the higher-ups recognizing his efforts in guiding the recruits, so they were reluctant to take them all away. Otherwise, there would be nothing left. Except for Wang Ye and Zhang Ping¡¯an, he could only pick those that the other companies didn¡¯t want. In essence, each class had its lowest performers, such as Qin Li and Yan Zhiming from Class Five. However, it was impossible for him to take these soldiers. Now, all these soldiers were being collected and reassigned by these demanding companies. It was a bit frustrating. Even though he had anticipated that this day would come and believed that protecting Wang Ye was worth it, he couldn¡¯t help but feel irritated. ¡°Alright then¡­ Fourth Bro, see you later!¡± ¡°Indeed, Fourth Brother, we can let you off today. We¡¯ll take our leave!¡± These individuals hadn¡¯t been particularly polite; they were merely making their stance clear by presenting their cigarettes. Now that Wu Jianfeng had dismissed them, they hastily retreated with their men. They had taken advantage of the situation! While they hadn¡¯t managed to snatch Wang Ye, the other companies had secured two excellent soldiers. Typically, it would be quite challenging for a company that didn¡¯t have the opportunity to train new recruits to acquire top-notch soldiers. But this year, the Chief of Staff had feasted while leaving them with a bit of broth¡­ Soon, the recruit company, which had originally consisted of nearly a hundred members, and the nine veteran squad leaders were gone, leaving behind only seven veteran squad leaders, Wu Jianfeng, Kang Hua, Wang Ye, and ten others. Not all of the nine veteran squad leaders belonged to the 4th Company. There were only seven of them, with two being drafted in from other companies. As the recruit company was officially disbanded, they naturally followed their respective company officers and departed with the recruits. ¡°Brother Wang¡­¡± Zhang Ping¡¯an was still standing in his original spot. He turned his head and softly called out. In Class Five, aside from Ye Sanshi, only the two of them remained. This guy was quite clueless. There weren¡¯t many people around now, and Wu Jianfeng and Kang Hua were still present. His voice and actions were overly conspicuous. However, Wu Jianfeng merely cast a glance at him and then addressed everyone, ¡°Wang Ye stays, the rest head to the 4th Company!¡± A platoon leader promptly led the nine individuals into two rows, and they departed with the other class monitors. Ye Sanshi was among them. He didn¡¯t have time to exchange words with Wang Ye now. He only gave Wang Ye a quick look and followed the group. The class monitors and the others hadn¡¯t brought their luggage with them. Although they had packed it, their belongings remained in the classroom. After seeing off the recruits, they would return to collect their bags. For a moment, only Kang Hua, Wu Jianfeng, and Wang Ye remained. However, there was one class monitor who didn¡¯t follow the others. The third class monitor remained motionless, wearing an expression as if everyone owed him five million dollars. ¡°Alright, wipe that sour face off.¡± Wu Jianfeng addressed him before turning his attention to Wang Ye. ¡°Wang Ye, come with me!¡± Wang Ye was quite perplexed. He didn¡¯t understand what was happening. Why had they been split up like this? Why was he being retained? Yes, he was special. He had been selected by Wu Jianfeng from the start. But wasn¡¯t he supposed to be heading to the Fourth Company? Why had he been kept within the recruit company? Was he being assigned to do overtime work? He was utterly baffled. He glanced at the third squad leader, then at Kang Hua. In the end, Wang Ye swiftly grabbed his belongings and followed them. ¡°Bring your identification documents, wallet, and personal items. Leave the rest here,¡± Wu Jianfeng instructed once they were in the office. Wang Ye complied without uttering a word. He was eager to find out what Wu Jianfeng had in store. ¡°Later, follow me out of the camp. Deng Hai is also from Xiangnan, and he¡¯s from a city near yours. You should be able to understand their dialect, right?¡± ¡°Uh¡­¡± Wang Ye looked at him in astonishment. In his mind, Wang Ye was cursing furiously. What¡¯s going on here? Are you taking me to Deng Hai¡¯s place to look for him? With this idea in mind, Wang Ye didn¡¯t hesitate. He nodded and replied, ¡°If you speak slowly, I should be able to understand. If you speak quickly, I might not catch it. Also, I don¡¯t know how to speak it fluently.¡± What Wang Ye said was true. Deng Hai hailed from Xiangnan, and during their initial days of bonding, they had communicated and found out that they came from neighboring cities. Moreover, the county town wasn¡¯t too far from Wang Ye¡¯s hometown. Regarding speaking in their hometown dialect, Wang Ye had never been to Deng Hai¡¯s county, but in his previous life, he had known two people from there. He had also heard Deng Hai make phone calls in their dialect, so he could grasp the basics of it. ¡°Very well, it¡¯s good that you can understand some of it. Come along!¡± Wang Ye snapped to attention and replied with a crisp ¡°Yes, sir. 11 In truth, Wang Ye wasn¡¯t particularly eager to go. Apart from occasional conflicts, he and Deng Hai had no camaraderie to speak of. Now, they were about to head offline, and yet, they had to visit Deng Hai¡¯s house to help locate him. However, since Wu Jianfeng had given the order, he had to comply respectfully. Furthermore, Wang Ye didn¡¯t appear to have the authority to refuse. Wu Jianfeng was the company commander, and he had issued the command. How could Wang Ye refuse to go? Of course, Wang Ye could have claimed not to understand the local dialect there. In that case, he might have been excused from going. However, Wang Ye didn¡¯t want to deceive Wu Jianfeng. Soon, Wang Ye began sifting through his wallet. ¡°Captain, should I pack some civilian clothes?¡± Wang Ye looked at the civilian attire in his luggage and inquired. ¡°No need. This is a mission, not a vacation. We¡¯ll stick to our military uniforms.¡± ¡°Understood!¡± Wang Ye didn¡¯t ask any further questions. Shortly after, he gathered his belongings and followed Wu Jianfeng out of the office. Outside the door, the Third Company Commander and Kang Hua were waiting. Aside from the two of them, another vehicle arrived. The SUV that Wang Ye had ridden in before. He boarded the SUV, and they departed from the recruit company. Their journey took them to the train station, where Wang Ye and the others had disembarked when they joined the army. Chapter 214 - Chapter 214: Wang Yes Waterhole Chapter 214: Wang Ye¡¯s Waterhole Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Originally, it was a joyful occasion for the new recruits to depart from the camp. However, Wang Ye was far from delighted. The atmosphere inside the vehicle weighed heavily upon them. The driver remained silent, solely focused on the road. Seated in the front passenger seat, Wu Jianfeng also refrained from speaking. In the back row, Wang Ye and the other two recruits occupied the seats together. Furthermore, Wang Ye was positioned in the middle, flanked by two individuals who wore solemn expressions, as if he owed them a significant debt. Wang Ye kept his thoughts to himself and stayed silent. Eventually, he closed his eyes, reclining in his seat for a brief nap. It was discomforting for the other two to watch this unfold. Nevertheless, Wang Ye had only been dozing for a mere two minutes when he perked up his ears. It was because Kang Hua¡¯s phone had rung. ¡°Hello, yes, I¡¯m¡­ Has there been any word from your family yet? Alright, thank you for your cooperation. We¡¯ll continue to search!¡± Wang Ye overheard the conversation on the phone. It was Deng Hai¡¯s father. He reported that there was still no news of Deng Hai, and he sounded frustrated. Two to three minutes later, the call ended. Kang Hua stowed his phone and glanced out the window before turning his gaze to Wang Ye. ¡°There¡¯s no one else in the car,¡± he suddenly remarked. ¡°Just speak your mind!¡± In reality, he was tired of holding it in. He felt agitated and sought someone to talk to, to distract himself. ¡°Instructor, didn¡¯t you inform Deng Hai¡¯s family that we were heading over?¡± Wang Ye had numerous questions. Upon hearing Kang Hua¡¯s words, he didn¡¯t hesitate to abandon his pretense of sleep. ¡°No, there are some matters we must approach with the utmost suspicion until we are certain. Before we conduct our investigation on-site, we must avoid drawing attention!¡± The instructor¡¯s words were somewhat cryptic, but Wang Ye grasped their meaning. To put it simply, the instructor seemed concerned that Deng Hai¡¯s family might not cooperate and could even actively assist Deng Hai in evading capture. Therefore, he intended to send someone to investigate the situation discreetly before informing his family. After the instructor¡¯s explanation, Wang Ye grasped this concept thoroughly. If he were in the instructor¡¯s shoes, he probably wouldn¡¯t have informed Deng Hai¡¯s family beforehand either. The instructor continued, ¡°In reality, we believe that Deng Hai hasn¡¯t reached his home yet. Even if he has some money with him, our location is quite remote. It will take him some time to get out and catch a bus. It¡¯s been less than twenty-four hours since he escaped, so he¡¯s likely still en route.¡± ¡°So, are we going to his house to wait for him? I have a feeling he might not return!¡± Wang Ye expressed his opinion at this moment. ¡°Are you suggesting he¡¯ll seek out his girlfriend?¡± Kang Hua, looking at Wang Ye, understood the implication behind his words. ¡°Yes!¡± ¡°That¡¯s a possibility. We thought of that too, so this time we¡¯re splitting up. You and the company commander will go to his girlfriend¡¯s city to locate Deng Hai, and 1¡¯11 head to his house with the third squad leader. We¡¯ll wait separately for two days.¡± ¡°Two days?¡± Wang Ye repeated, then asked, ¡°What if we can¡¯t find him in two days?¡± ¡°Then we¡¯ll officially declare him a deserter!¡± These words didn¡¯t come from Kang Hua but from Wu Jianfeng. Wang Ye fell into deep thought. However, while Wang Ye didn¡¯t say anything, Wu Jianfeng turned around. He wasn¡¯t directing his gaze at Wang Ye but at the third class monitor, who wore a bitter expression. ¡°Alright, it¡¯s happened already. No need to wear that sour expression.¡± After a brief pause, he continued, ¡°This time, make a diligent effort to find him. Regardless of whether you locate him or not, when you return, Wang Ye will be reassigned to your class.¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± The third class monitor appeared visibly stunned. In fact, it wasn¡¯t just him; Wang Ye was equally taken aback. Reassign him to the third class monitor¡¯s class? Wu Jianfeng spoke once more, this time focusing his gaze on Wang Ye. ¡°Wang Ye, we¡¯re all on the same team here. You¡¯re the soldier 1 admire the most. This time, the third-class monitor has faced a significant setback, but it just so happens that this year is when he advances to the next rank. You¡¯ll join the third class first and strive to excel this year. Do you understand?¡± Wang Ye glanced at the third class monitor beside him, who was observing Wu Jianfeng. ¡°Thank you, Commander,¡± he responded in a resolute tone. At that moment, Wang Ye noticed that the third class monitor¡¯s eyes were slightly reddened. After expressing his gratitude, the third class monitor turned his gaze back to Wang Ye and nodded. ¡°When you return, I¡¯ll personally mentor you. If you have any questions about professional knowledge and military skills, feel free to ask me.¡± The third class monitor didn¡¯t hold back, even though it might have seemed inappropriate and somewhat unkind toward Ye Sanshi. However, he was in dire need of redemption. He also needed to demonstrate results. At this moment, Wang Ye remained somewhat bewildered. What was happening? Why was he being reassigned to the third class monitor¡¯s class? In truth, he had wanted to continue in Ye Sanshi¡¯s class. Over the past three months, he had enjoyed working with Ye Sanshi. As for the third class monitor, Wang Ye actually didn¡¯t pay too much attention to him. After all, other than being together during company training, he was not in the same place as Wang Ye usually. Furthermore, there was a new shift in his class. It didn¡¯t mean that the class monitor¡¯s ability was bad just because there was a shift change in the class. It was just like how Deng Hai had appeared in class five. However, the recruit who was transferred to the eighth squad didn¡¯t seem to have as serious a problem as Deng Hai. Under such circumstances, if he, as the class monitor, could not solve it well, it actually meant that the class monitor¡¯s professional ability was not strong. However, in the face of the third class monitor¡¯s kindness, Wang Ye still nodded and thanked him, ¡°Yes, thank you, class monitor!¡± Wang Ye knew why he was placed in class three. Although he hadn¡¯t thought about this before, now that Wu Jianfeng said that he was going to be promoted this year, he immediately understood. After the current mess, if there was no salvageable result, the third class monitor could actually be mentally prepared to pack up and go home when the time was up.. Chapter 215 - Chapter 215: Wang Yes Waterhole (2) Chapter 215: Wang Ye¡¯s Waterhole (2) Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation It proved extremely difficult to secure the renewal of the second phase. At times, the military could indeed be ruthless. No matter how consistently one excelled, a single mistake rarely offered a second chance. At this juncture, Wu Jianfeng spoke once more, ¡°Don¡¯t bear too much burden. Deng Hai¡¯s state of mind is an issue that has nothing to do with you. This time, you¡¯ll be assigned to Class Eight. I have no ulterior motives; I merely wish to prevent the third-class monitor from jeopardizing his future due to this problematic deserter!¡± ¡°Yes, Captain, 1 won¡¯t overthink it,¡± Wang Ye nodded. In reality, Wang Ye felt no psychological weight. After all, he wasn¡¯t responsible for Deng Hai¡¯s desertion; why should he be concerned? As for their prior conflict, well, Wang Ye couldn¡¯t be bothered to dwell on it further. Before long, the car fell into silence once more. Around three in the afternoon, they arrived at the train station, and Wang Ye and his companions disembarked. After waiting at the station for over half an hour, they boarded a train. They only had a two-hour layover. The sound of the train rattled on. To be honest, Wang Ye felt somewhat uneasy. They all wore their green uniforms and had to maintain their appearance. ¡°Mommy¡­ This soldier uncle is really handsome. 1 want to be like him in the future!¡± On the train, a young boy held a toy gun in his hand and sat beside Wang Ye and the others. At that moment, he looked at his mother and spoke. ¡°Absolutely!¡± His mother replied with a smile. To be honest, if Wang Ye hadn¡¯t found himself in this situation, he might have playfully interacted with the child. However, Wang Ye remained as still as a statue. After a little over an hour, they changed trains again. Upon arrival, their car routes and arrangements had all been pre-organized. However, due to the time constraints of visiting Deng Hai¡¯s home, they couldn¡¯t select the most optimal route. So, they had to keep switching. It was nearly four o¡¯clock in the afternoon on the 3rd when Wang Ye reached Deng Hai¡¯s hometown. By the time they arrived, it was already close to seven o¡¯clock in the morning on the 4th. At the train station, Wang Ye and Wu Jianfeng stood out prominently. After all, they were all in military attire, and Wu Jianfeng had three small stars on his shoulder. Though it was just a single bar across, not everyone was familiar with military ranks. Most people only knew that those with stars on their uniforms were military officers. As for Wang Ye, most people were captivated by his appearance. Prior to disembarking the train, Wang Ye and his companions had taken the opportunity to freshen up on the train to maintain their military image. Furthermore, they had managed to get some rest the previous night, so they were well-rested and looked presentable. Under these circumstances, it was impossible for them not to stand out at the train station. The military uniform itself was attention-grabbing, especially at a city train station. Even though it wasn¡¯t yet seven in the morning, there were still plenty of people around. Throughout the journey, more than one person saluted Wang Ye and his companions. These salutes came from children, teenagers, and young adults. Some even saluted and greeted Wu Jianfeng, suggesting he might be a retired soldier. However, Wang Ye didn¡¯t respond to the greetings along the way. He and Wu Jianfeng walked side by side, and it was Wu Jianfeng who acknowledged the salutes. ¡°Commander, 1¡¯11 go grab some buns!¡± As they walked out of the train station onto the street, Wang Ye spotted breakfast vendors and felt a slight hunger, so he suggested this. ¡°Sure, be quick. Do you have money with you?¡± ¡°Yes,¡± Wang Ye nodded. He had brought the bag he had saved yesterday, which still contained over 2,000 yuan in cash. Naturally, Wang Ye placed it back in his wallet. ¡°Alright, go ahead. Just remember how much you spend, and we¡¯ll settle it when you return.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Wang Ye didn¡¯t pretend to be frugal just because he had money. Since Wu Jianfeng mentioned reimbursement, he intended to report his expenses accurately. Without delay, Wang Ye didn¡¯t venture far and joined the queue at a nearby breakfast shop. ¡°Uncle, please go ahead!¡± In front of Wang Ye stood a few elementary school students still wearing red scarves. It seemed they were from a nearby school, likely heading there and stopping for breakfast. However, when they noticed Wang Ye standing behind them, a little girl saluted him like a Young Pioneer. After Wang Ye returned the salute, she spoke shyly. At that moment, the other children were also gazing at Wang Ye and voluntarily made way for him. ¡°That¡¯s right, Uncle, you can go ahead!¡± ¡°Uncle, let me treat you to breakfast. Here you go!¡± A young boy even handed over the breakfast he had just purchased. His heart was filled with warmth. Honestly, even though Wang Ye had only been in the army for a short time, he had already experienced the impact of the soldier¡¯s aura a few times. The first instance was when he enlisted in the army, and the townsfolk lined the streets to bid him farewell. The second time was during their road training when the local people enthusiastically showed support for the military. But now, not only were people saluting them along the way, but these children were also so kind when offering breakfast. It truly warmed his heart. ¡°It¡¯s alright. Uncle will pay for it himself. You kids can take it to school first. Oh, and you don¡¯t need to pay!¡± As he spoke, Wang Ye turned to the smiling middle-aged uncle and said, ¡°Boss, their breakfast is on me. I¡¯ll settle the bill later!¡± ¡°Haha! How can I let you foot the bill? Count me in, count me in! It¡¯s just a few steamed buns and fried dough sticks, 1¡¯11 treat you!¡± The boss chuckled. This surprised Wang Ye. However, he promptly declined. He appreciated the warmth of these youngsters and the kindness of the boss, but Wang Ye wouldn¡¯t take advantage of anyone. Not to mention that it wasn¡¯t a significant amount of money, but more importantly, regulations prohibited Wang Ye from doing so. Nonetheless, the boss laughed and swiftly prepared breakfast for the children. Then, he turned to Wang Ye and said, ¡°Thanks to you folks, we can sell breakfast in peace. So, when we meet, it¡¯s on the house.¡± With a warm smile on his face, the boss spoke loudly, ¡°I¡¯ve never served in the military, and I¡¯m a rough person. But I understand the principle, so don¡¯t decline.¡± The boss said as he handed out the breakfast. He picked up five or six steamed buns, some with meat and some sweet ones. Then, he moved on to the flower rolls. He even asked Wang Ye, ¡°Would you like some flower rolls?¡± ¡°That¡¯s enough, really. There are only two of us, and this is plenty,¡± Wang Ye hurriedly declined, but the boss didn¡¯t stop. He smiled and grabbed a few more rolls, then changed bags to get some fried dough sticks. ¡°Uncle, I really can¡¯t eat this much. It¡¯s too much food!¡± ¡°Haha, what¡¯s too much? I know you soldiers. You¡¯re all young lads with big appetites!¡± The boss added four more fried pancakes and two fried dough sticks. Finally, he changed bags again, preparing to take a few more bottles of milk. Wang Ye was at a loss. He had already prepared a plan in secret. After the boss handed over the food, Wang Ye slipped a red banknote under the steamed bun basket on the stall in front of him. He discreetly pushed up the basket and slid the money in. ¡°Uncle, the payment is there!¡± Taking the steamed buns and milk that the uncle had packed, Wang Ye left without taking the fried pancakes. There was no way he could eat it all. With ten buns, four bottles of milk, and the fried pancakes, it was just too much. As for the 100 yuan, it might be more than the cost of the children¡¯s breakfast earlier, but Wang Ye didn¡¯t mind. He saw it as a way to show his appreciation for the boss¡¯s enthusiastic support of the military. ¡°Hey, 1 told you not to pay. Take it with you!¡± The boss hurriedly searched through the steamed bun basket, ready to retrieve the money. But Wang Ye had already made a quick exit. ¡°Company commander, the locals are really enthusiastic!¡± Wang Ye remarked as he approached Wu Jianfeng. In truth, Wu Jianfeng had observed the entire interaction. Seeing that the boss had taken out the money and even tried to chase after them to return it, he couldn¡¯t help but shake his head. He quickly said to Wang Ye, ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Chapter 216 - Chapter 216: Deng Hais Girlfriend Chapter 216: Deng Hai¡¯s Girlfriend Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Boss, ten buns, ten steamed buns, and four bottles of milk.¡± This request came in Mandarin. Outside a breakfast shop in Xi Guang, a small village located about 50 kilometers away from the Iron Bones Hero Regiment¡¯s base, a person wearing a cap and clothes that didn¡¯t quite match his age appeared. Of course, the Lady Boss was swamped with work at the moment, so she had no time for this. ¡°Eighteen yuan,¡± she replied in a hurried manner. She briefly glanced at Deng llai, then efficiently packed the items he desired into several bags and handed them over. Deng llai produced the money to settle the bill. After receiving her payment, the lady boss gave him his change. Deng Hai quietly lowered his head and turned away, clutching his breakfast. Boss, how much does this map cost?¡± Ten minutes later, Qin Li located the town¡¯s bookstore. He didn¡¯t dare to go online, even though he was aware that small-town internet cafes didn¡¯t require an ID card. Nonetheless, he remained cautious. Being a non-local, his Mandarin accent was quite prominent. Therefore, he made every effort to minimize interactions with people. In fact, he was even hesitant to take a car. At this moment, he was filled with anxiety. Despite the sorrow and indignation within his heart, his sole desire was to return. However, the urgency of his return heightened his focus. He knew that his departure would undoubtedly be discovered by the army. Avoiding capture was his priority, so he had to be well-prepared. In truth, he had contemplated his plan before leaving two days ago. He had brought both his personal card and the one issued by the army. The first thing he did upon leaving was to shed his military uniform. After concealing it carefully, he even acquired clothing from a local villager¡¯s laundry line. Then he made his way to the nearest town and withdrew all the funds from both cards. He feared that the army would freeze his card once they realized he had gone AWOL. Subsequently, he ventured up the mountain. He had ventured beyond the mountain only once during their journey, and he hadn¡¯t entered any cities. Instead, he had found a fellow villager¡¯s house, purchased some food, and sought directions. Ultimately, he had returned to the safety of the mountain. It wasn¡¯t until today that he stumbled upon a nearby village, prompting Deng Hai to emerge from hiding once more. In fact, there were soldiers stationed at the town entrance, manning checkpoints. However, the land was vast and thinly populated. Only a single car was stationed there, and a handful of people were conducting vehicle inspections. Deng Hai had no intention of approaching the town entrance; he intended to retrace his steps up the mountain. Along the way, Deng Hai retrieved the pepper powder he had purchased the previous day and scattered it on the ground and his person. He also took out a small bag of chili powder made from morning peppers and repeated the process. During his time in the recruit company, he had learned about the military dogs in the army, so he had prepared accordingly for this escape. Now that he had enough food to last the day, he was prepared to continue his journey through the mountains, following the directions on the map. At this moment, he dared not take a vehicle or use the main road. He relied solely on his own feet to distance himself from the search area where he couldn¡¯t spot any troop presence. Afterward, he planned to figure out a way to secure transportation. ¡°Company Commander, I think I should change my clothes. We¡¯re attracting far too much attention. Besides, our appearance is far too conspicuous. Even if Deng Hai does show up, once he spots us, he certainly won¡¯t dare to come out!¡± Wang Ye, standing on a street corner while eating breakfast, couldn¡¯t help but voice his concerns to Wu Jianfeng. In reality, Wang Ye simply couldn¡¯t tolerate the excessive curiosity and scrutiny from onlookers. The proprietor of the breakfast shop had even chased him for hundreds of meters. It was incredibly embarrassing. He was a soldier, yet he had been pursued as if he had stolen something. Wu Jianfeng, who was eating a bun, turned his head and looked over. He thought for a moment and nodded.¡±! didn¡¯t think it through before. Indeed, we¡¯ll go buy a set later and change into it before we go find someone!¡± Half an hour later, two men with crew cuts and a somewhat peculiar gait climbed into a taxi. ¡°Driver, Liancheng Medical Academy,¡± Wu Jianfeng informed the taxi driver of their destination. At this point, Wang Ye turned to glance at Wu Jianfeng. Throughout the journey, Wang Ye had refrained from asking about where Deng Hai¡¯s girlfriend was at. Back when they were in Class 5 and shared close bonds, Deng Hai had been exceptionally secretive, almost as though he feared that everyone would attempt to seduce his girlfriend. Consequently, Wang Ye remained unaware of what Deng Hai¡¯s girlfriend did until now. Keeping his thoughts to himself, Wang Ye remained silent. The Medical Academy was also situated in Liancheng. If Wang Ye¡¯s memory served him correctly, it was a vocational school of sorts. In essence, judging by its name, it could be categorized as a nursing school. However, nursing schools typically enrolled students from middle school. This particular vocational college, on the other hand, admitted high school graduates. Of course, junior high students were also accepted. Regardless of the students they accepted, in Wang Ye¡¯s perception, such schools tended to be chaotic. The academically inclined students typically pursued high school or a reputable university. As for nursing schools and vocational institutions, in contemporary times, students who hadn¡¯t performed well in middle school or the college entrance exam often found themselves there, as their families aimed to provide them with a practical skill. Under these circumstances, these schools were often associated with disorder. Certainly, there were undoubtedly some outstanding students among them. However, the proportion of underperforming students tended to be high. In any case, Wang Ye didn¡¯t find it surprising that Deng Hai¡¯s girlfriend had broken up with him less than three months after he joined the army. The taxi journey lasted for over half an hour before coming to a halt at the school gate. The school¡¯s name sounded prestigious, but the gate itself was rather old and modest in size. Just take a small path to come to the country of Qin. Although it was past eight o¡¯clock in the morning, one would expect classes to be in session. However, a considerable number of students were gathered at the school gates. Furthermore, most of them were paired off in male-female duos¡­ The gate¡¯s security guard seemed ineffective. The gate was open, and an elderly man lay inside with his eyes closed, listening to opera. He paid no attention to the students coming and going, even allowing Wang Ye and the others to enter without any hindrance. ¡°Company Commander, what¡¯s our plan? Are we going to directly search for his girlfriend?¡± Wang Ye asked. No, let¡¯s inquire first. We¡¯ll start by visiting their school administrators!¡± Wu Jianfeng suggested, then turned to Wang Ye. Wang Ye met his gaze. Wu Jianfeng elaborated, ¡°We only managed to gather his girlfriend¡¯s name and the fact that she¡¯s studying nursing here from Deng Hai¡¯s family inquiries with his former classmates. However, we don¡¯t know her class or much else. So, our best bet is to ask the school administrators for assistance in locating her!¡± ¡°Alright then,¡± Wang Ye agreed. Seeing that Wu Jianfeng was still scrutinizing him, Wang Ye grasped the situation. As another couple approached, Wang Ye promptly approached them. ¡°Excuse me, may I ask you something?¡± The man and woman had actually been eyeing Wang Ye and the woman standing by the roadside. After all, the two of them stood out significantly. They not only sported tanned complexions but also had crew cuts. In an era where most people flaunted flashy hairstyles, it was somewhat common for a boy with a buzz cut to appear at this school. However, the two of them were a bit conspicuous. What¡¯s more, Wang Ye¡¯s appearance managed to catch the woman¡¯s attention. She even had the urge to nudge the man beside her and approach Wang Ye to ask for his QQnumber¡­ At that moment, Wang Ye initiated a conversation with her. The girl with the unconventional hairstyle immediately released the boy¡¯s hand and sweetly inquired of Wang Ye, ¡°You¡¯re not from our school, are you?¡± Despite the grandiose name of the medical professional college, it wasn¡¯t much different from a nursing school in reality. While there were male students, their numbers were quite limited. To put it bluntly, even an average-looking guy could cause a stir, let alone someone as good-looking as Wang Ye. To exaggerate a bit, if Wang Ye were truly a student here, he¡¯d likely be the heartthrob of the school, the kind of guy every girl on campus would know. Of course, many guys who appeared on the premises weren¡¯t actually students of the school. The girl¡¯s question was simply a friendly way of engaging with him. ¡°Yes, I¡¯m here to find someone. Could you tell me which building houses the teachers¡¯ offices in your school?¡± Most schools had maps, but Wang Ye couldn¡¯t be bothered to search for one. He simply needed to locate a specific person. Just like now, he swiftly obtained the information he needed. Naturally, the girl didn¡¯t actually ask for Wang Ye¡¯s contact details. Beside her, her boyfriend still eyed her unhappily with the one eye not obscured by his hair. ¡°Captain, that building!¡± Wang Ye rejoined Wu Jianfeng and pointed towards a building on campus. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go!¡± With Wu Jianfeng¡¯s status as a military officer and the school administration¡¯s cooperation request, the Director of Studies was more than eager to assist with their investigation. ¡°Jiang Ting, I found it, Class 172!¡± The information was soon retrieved, but the student in question had kept their phone off the entire time. The Director of Academic Affairs could only request that Wang Ye go with her to the classroom. However¡­ It proved challenging to locate the classroom. A large classroom accommodated between forty to fifty seats, but less than half of them were occupied. Initial inquiries from students yielded no results. However, when the Director of Academic Affairs inquired with a serious expression, she learned that Jiang Ting had gone out the previous day and hadn¡¯t returned to the dormitory overnight. No one knew her whereabouts. The situation had hit a dead end. Wang Ye and the others were equally perplexed. Nonetheless, they managed to glean some information from female students in the same class. Jiang Ting, Deng Hai¡¯s former girlfriend, had started dating someone else last semester. Her new boyfriend happened to be a military training instructor employed by the school. This development brought a glimmer of hope. The dean mentioned that the school¡¯s military training instructors had contracts with a training institution. They were retired soldiers, not currently serving in active duty. It should be feasible to contact them. Finally, returning to the administrative office and conducting a brief search, they obtained Jiang Ting¡¯s boyfriend¡¯s phone number. Wu Jianfeng immediately dialed the number. The first call went unanswered. He tried twice more¡­ ¡°Who¡¯s this?¡± The voice on the other end sounded groggy and irritated. ¡°I¡¯m Wu Jianfeng, Commander of the Fourth Company of the Ironbones Heroes!¡± Wu Jianfeng introduced himself. If the other party hadn¡¯t been a retired soldier, Wu Jianfeng might not have been so direct. However, given die other person¡¯s military background, Wu Jianfeng had to be straightforward. ¡°Hmm?¡± The person on the other end of the line appeared visibly taken aback. Then, he inquired, ¡°Chief, what¡¯s the reason for your call?¡± This time, it was Wu Jianfeng¡¯s turn to be slightly surprised. He knew this individual didn¡¯t seem to have served under Old Lu¡¯s command, but he had no reason to doubt his words now. a Do you know about our group, the Ironbones Heroes? From your girlfriend?¡± Wu Jianfeng asked directly. There was a moment of hesitation before the person on the other end responded, ¡°Yes, Chief!¡± ¡°Brother Feng, who¡¯s on the line?¡± A languid and alluring female voice suddenly emanated from the phone. Wu Jianfeng felt a shiver down his spine. Because this woman had just referred to him as ¡°Brother Feng.¡± Indeed, he already knew the man¡¯s name was Yi Feng, and his own name also contained ¡°Feng,¡± but he hadn¡¯t anticipated the woman on the other end to casually call him ¡°Brother Feng.¡± ¡°Cut the chitchat. I ll fill you in later!¡± The man on the other end of the line continued, ¡°Chief, my girlfriend mentioned that one of her classmates enlisted in the military. She even contacted him and mentioned that the unit he joined was called the Iron Bones Hero Regiment. That¡¯s why it rang a bell when you brought it up. Is there something amiss with her classmate?¡± ¡°Classmate?¡± Wang Ye was momentarily at a loss for words. Although lie hadn¡¯t been particularly close to Deng Hai, he couldn¡¯t help but feel a pang of sympathy for him now. This is the girlfriend you cherished so dearly? She had a thing for men in uniform. You enlisted in the army for her, and once you joined, she promptly found herself a military instructor. Furthermore, she told others you were just her classmate? In reality¡­ she was probably referring to a male classmate who had been pursuing her. To become a deserter for a woman like that? It truly wasn¡¯t worth it! Chapter 217 - Chapter 217: Bitch. Deng Hais Thoughts Chapter 217: Bitch. Deng Hai¡¯s Thoughts Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°No, it has nothing to do with me. I¡¯m not going!¡± On the phone, when Wu Jianfeng asked to see Jiang Ting, Jiang Ting spoke before Yi Feng could. lie even hung up the phone after he finished speaking. This made Wu Jianfeng¡¯s face turn ashen. He didn¡¯t say too much just now, nor did he say that Deng Hai was her boyfriend. He didn¡¯t even tell Yi Feng that this woman lied to him. He only said that Deng Hai had run away from the army and wanted to find her to understand the situation. However, he did not expect this woman to have such a big reaction. Holding her breath, she looked at Wang Ye and the academic director who had walked out of the office. Wu Jianfeng pressed the replay button. This time, the phone rang for more than ten seconds. It was not hung up and was picked up again. ¡°Chief, why must you look for my girlfriend? She has nothing to do with the Deng Hai you mentioned!¡± After all, the other party was a retired soldier. Even if he had retired, he still had respect for the army. Naturally, he would not deliberately not answer the phone when the army came looking for him. ¡°No. She has everything to do with him. What if 1 say that Deng Hai ran away because of her?¡± ¡°What does it have to do with me? If he¡¯s a deserter, then so be it. I don¡¯t like him. Is it wrong for me not to like him?¡± On the other end of the phone, the woman shouted a little crazily. At this moment, Wang Ye saw that Wu Jianfeng¡¯s gaze was very sharp. To be honest, Wang Ye wanted to hit someone for even a second. This woman was too much. Wang Ye didn¡¯t believe that he didn¡¯t like Deng Hai or that they were just classmates. If they really weren¡¯t together, Deng Hai wasn¡¯t a fool. How could he be provoked? Moreover, she had broken up with him two days ago. They had never been together, so why would they break up? ¡°Yi Feng, you used to be a soldier. 1 don¡¯t want to say too much over the phone, but I hope you understand that this is not a small matter now, so you need your girlfriend¡¯s cooperation. I¡¯ll wait for you at the school gate.¡± ¡°Good!¡± ¡°I¡¯m not going¡­¡± Two voices came from the other end of the phone almost at the same time. The muscles on Wu Jianfeng¡¯s face tensed up. Wang Ye saw him clench his teeth. ¡°I hope you can convince her that there¡¯s a strong connection between them. Moreover, 1 can clearly say that in this situation, if she doesn¡¯t come to see me, she will bear the consequences. I believe you should know that a soldier could escape the army for her, but now you are with her. Under such circumstances, if we don¡¯t catch Deng Hai first, what will you face?¡± ¡°Good! Chief, 1 know!¡± At this moment, the man¡¯s voice was also very heavy. He might have gotten to know his girlfriend again at this moment. After all, no one is a fool. ¡°How about this? Where are you now? Stay there and don¡¯t move.¡± Wu Jianfeng changed his previous meeting plan. In this situation, he felt that it might not be reliable to wait for them to come over. There was no problem with wanting to see this man, but this woman was obviously guilty. It was very likely that she would not come. Therefore, he wanted to take the initiative to look for it! ¡°Okay, we¡¯re at the hotel. We¡¯ll walk straight at the school gate, then turn left after two intersections.¡± ¡°Yi Feng, are you crazy? I¡¯m not going to meet them. I¡¯m leaving!¡± Opposite him, the woman began to fly into a rage. But the next second, the man also growled, ¡°You¡¯re not allowed to go anywhere. We have to get to the bottom of this today!¡± He was actually very angry now. He had thought that she was a sweet, innocent, and obedient girlfriend. Now, she had actually become a real bitch. The only reason he wasn¡¯t angry was that he was still on the phone. Soon, the call was hung up. Wu Jianfeng brought Wang Ye to thank the director of the academic affairs office at the door. ¡°Hehe, there¡¯s no need to thank me. Besides, Jiang Ting is a student of our school. How about this? You guys might not be familiar with this road, XX Hotel, right? I¡¯ll take you there!¡± The director of the academic affairs office had been at the door the entire time, but he had not gone far. He had also heard Wu Jianfeng¡¯s voice on the phone. Wu Jianfeng nodded without hesitation. ¡°Good!¡± Indeed, he was unfamiliar with the place. Even though Yi Feng had mentioned the place, since the female school leader was willing to lead the way, it was naturally for the best. Soon, the three of them left the office building. They didn¡¯t take a car and walked straight to the school gate. Along the way, Wang Ye looked left and right. He wondered if Deng had arrived. Of course, Wang Ye didn¡¯t find anything in the end. Soon, someone led them to the hotel that Yi Feng had mentioned in less than ten minutes. He went up to the second floor and knocked on one of the doors. Soon, the door opened. A man with the same buzz cut was looking at Wang Ye and the other two at the door. It was obvious that he was stunned for a moment, because he had expected Wu Jianfeng to wear a military uniform, but now Wang Ye and Wu Jianfeng were wearing cotton jackets that they had bought. However, he saw the military uniform in the bag in Wang Ye¡¯s hand at a glance. ¡°Yi Feng?¡± Wu Jianfeng asked. The man opposite him hesitated for a moment, but he still stood at attention and saluted.¡±Yes, hello, Chief!¡± Wu Jianfeng glanced at the room. There was a woman sitting on the bed with her back to him. ¡°Wang Ye, guard the door.¡± Wu Jianfeng looked at Wang Ye and ordered. ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye replied. He couldn¡¯t be bothered to go in. Moreover, as soon as the door opened, Wang Ye smelled something unpleasant. It was more comfortable to stand at the door. ¡°Then I¡¯ll wait for you outside too!¡± The director of the Academic Affairs Office took the initiative to speak. Wu Jianfeng nodded and walked in through the door that Yi Feng opened. Yi Feng glanced at Wang Ye at the door and thought for a moment before deciding not to close the door. However, Wang Ye didn¡¯t care about this at the moment. Listening to the sounds in the room and looking at the stairwell of the hotel, Wang Ye was wondering when Deng Hai would appear. Or rather, where was he now? ¡°Master, train station!¡± Outside a bus station in a city, Deng Hai, who was wearing a cap, sat on a motorcycle that was trying to snatch customers. At noon, he could not help but come out of the forest again. And this time, he found a road and got on a cross-city bus halfway. Now, he was going to the train station. Of course, he didn¡¯t have an ID card, so he couldn¡¯t buy a train ticket. He also didn¡¯t think of buying a train ticket. He went to the train station just to take the taxi that didn¡¯t require an ID card. One or two cities, one or two cities, constantly changing to an illegal taxi. This was the only way he could think of to go back without an identification card. ¡°Alright!¡± The motorcycle roared to life, and in just over ten minutes, it brought Deng Hai to the train station. ¡°Ding, ding, ding! Come and see, come and see. It¡¯s nourishing yin and yang¡­¡± The train station was very lively. Moreover, the train station in this era was not like the past. There were people selling air guns and all kinds of controlled knives on the roadside in front of the train station. Of course, the air gun didn¡¯t have much power. It was said to be used to hit steel balls, but it could only shatter a glass cup at about ten meters. It was a powerful children¡¯s toy. ¡°Boss, how much is this saber?¡± After Deng Hai got off the motorcycle, he initially intended to head straight for the black market cars. However, upon seeing the stalls, he couldn¡¯t resist the temptation and decided to approach them. He had been holding his emotions in check. Over the past two nights, the mental torture and the pressure of being a deserter, combined with his initial impulse, led to occasional moments of regret and a mix of other emotions. ¡°My life is already ruined. If she can¡¯t provide me with a convincing explanation, then I¡¯ll take her with me and face the consequences together,¡± he thought. That was his current mindset. Initially, he was consumed by passionate love, leaving the military camp and wandering alone in the quiet forest. He became a target of pursuit by the army and was betrayed by his girlfriend. As time passed, his thoughts grew more extreme. ¡°28o!¡± The stall owner spoke with a heavy accent from the Western Region. In fact, his attire resembled that of the people from that region, and he had been loudly advertising his goods before. Tiger bones, leopard claws, bear gall, and other precious medicinal herbs were displayed on the stall, alongside replica air guns and knives. ¡°Here!¡± Deng Hai had no patience for bargaining and paid the asked price directly. This left the stall owner momentarily surprised, and then he couldn¡¯t help but regret not asking for a higher price earlier. However, there was no turning back now. He was afraid the customer, who seemed affluent, would change his mind. After all, he wasn¡¯t the only vendor at this location. Chapter 218 - Chapter 218: Deng Hai Is Here! Chapter 218: Deng Hai Is Here! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Nothing unusual, right?¡± Sitting on the stone bench by the small field in front of the teaching building, Wang Ye adjusted the hat on his clothes and placed it firmly on his head. In his hand, he held his own mobile phone, attentively listening to the voice on the line. It was the same mobile phone he had retrieved after the battle. Wang Ye had carried it with him on this outing, but it had unfortunately run out of battery. In the morning, he had left it to charge in the guard room for a couple of hours. It was only during dinner that Wu Jianfeng had delivered it back to him. ¡°Nothing unusual,¡± Wang Ye replied. Then, he added, ¡°Captain, do we really have to continue waiting like this?¡± There was a brief silence on the other end of the line before Wu Jianfeng responded, ¡°We have no choice. This situation has attracted significant attention. The division is now involved and is expanding the search area. Until we locate him, we¡¯re stuck here.¡± Wu Jianfeng paused briefly and went on, ¡°Of course, we can¡¯t just sit here indefinitely. If we don¡¯t find him within two days, we¡¯ll have to return.¡± ¡°What if Deng Hai isn¡¯t apprehended in two days and decides to return during that time?¡± Wang Ye inquired. ¡°In that case, local comrades will take over the watch,¡± Wu Jianfeng explained. Without waiting for Wang Ye¡¯s response, he concluded, ¡°That¡¯s it for now. Stay vigilant and don¡¯t let anything slip past you.¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± After ending the call, Wang Ye scanned his surroundings before finally directing his gaze toward one of the classrooms in the teaching building. Since his morning conversation with Wu Jianfeng, Jiang Ting had become aware of the potential threat from Deng Hai. Fearful for her safety, she had been cooperative and returned to the school premises. As a student, she diligently carried out her duties. Meanwhile, Wang Ye was now separated from Wu Jianfeng. Wu Jianfeng was at the door keeping the old man company, while Wang Ye was in charge of supervising and following the woman on campus. This was to prevent Deng Hai from avoiding the main entrance and finding this woman after he returned. ¡°Hey, handsome¡­Why are you sitting here alone?¡± Suddenly, a girl ran to Wang Ye with a smile. ¡°I¡¯m waiting for my girlfriend to finish class!¡± ¡°Oh, alright!¡± The girl¡¯s smile was a little stiff. Then, she turned around and walked to the other two girls who were waiting not far away with a disappointed expression. Wang Ye had encountered this kind of thing many times today. Squatting outside the teaching building, he couldn¡¯t keep his head down. Even if he wore a hat, it still couldn¡¯t hide Wang Ye¡¯s appearance that resembled Daniel Wu. Naturally, this kind of school had more girls than boys. Moreover, the girls were bold and open-minded. After seeing Wang Ye, there were quite a few people who came to hit on him. However, when Wang Ye dealt with this kind of flirting, he would say, ¡°I¡¯m waiting for my girlfriend,¡± and that would basically solve the problem. Of course, there were also some women who really couldn¡¯t withstand Wang Ye¡¯s good looks. They actually said that they could continue to make friends even if he had a girlfriend and then continued to pester him for his contact information. Then, Wang Ye would play the card of having a possessive girlfriend who wouldn¡¯t let him do so. In fact, Wang Ye wanted to give Wu Jianfeng¡¯s phone number to these persistent women. Hadn¡¯t the recruits been trained to remain vigilant toward anyone intentionally approaching them, guarding against potential enemy agents? These women seemed to fit the profile of potential adversaries perfectly. As to whether this suspicion held any truth, Wang Ye decided to leave that judgment to Wu Jianfeng. However, he ultimately resisted the alluring notion. For it seemed like a reckless course of action, akin to courting danger. The question of whether Wu Jianfeng could discern whether these women were enemy spies was another matter entirely. Upon returning, he would undoubtedly be met by an incessantly ringing phone and a thorough interrogation from Wu Jianfeng, and this could lead to severe consequences. Wang Ye had already reached the maximum level for his five-kilometer cross-country skill, and he had no need to further accumulate experience. Consequently, he had no desire to don his equipment and go for a run on the road. ¡°Ding ding ding!¡± Before long, the bell rang, and students began pouring out of the teaching building in groups. Among them were indeed numerous women, who, if Qin Li and others were present, might have been taken aback by their beauty. However, Wang Ye pulled down his hat and cast his gaze downward slightly. It was clear that he was rather handsome, and these women were quite forward. Their attention was a bit bothersome¡­ Jiang Ting emerged late, waiting until most of the students had left. She hesitated for a moment before ultimately making her way over to Wang Ye, clutching a book in her arms. It had to be acknowledged that she was quite attractive, and her appearance exuded an air of innocence. Without prior knowledge, one would never have guessed that a girl with such an appearance had sent her boyfriend off to the army and even enjoyed herself with her new partner at that cheap motel last night. Jiang Ting approached Wang Ye and when she got close she thanked him. ¡°Thank you.¡± Wang Ye lifted his head, casting an indifferent glance at her, and calmly remarked, ¡°I¡¯m a soldier, just carrying out my duty. No need for thanks.¡± Furthermore, he added with a tone of caution, ¡°And you should steer clear of me. If Deng Hai comes and you¡¯re near me, you could be in even greater danger.¡± Wang Ye¡¯s genuine concern for her safety was minimal. His primary intention was simply to avoid engaging in conversation or interactions with this woman. Truth be told, Deng Hai had found himself in this predicament because of her. While he and Deng Hai hadn¡¯t been on good terms in the past, Wang Ye still harbored a sense of pity and remorse for what had befallen him. Thus, he couldn¡¯t muster a positive attitude toward this woman. Jiang Ting bit her lip, appearing forlorn. Eventually, she said nothing and departed, clutching her book. Wang Ye observed her, waiting until she had walked several dozen meters away before slowly rising and following her. His mission was to tail her. He remained stationed in a location that offered a view of her classroom when she attended class. When she headed to the dormitory, Wang Ye found a discreet spot on the field outside the girls¡¯ dormitory to keep watch. His sole objective now was to monitor this woman and apprehend Deng Hai when he surfaced. To be honest, he was exhausted. Daytime surveillance wasn¡¯t an issue, but at night, Wang Ye had nowhere to rest. He was left squatting in the field. Of course, there was no need for him to maintain continuous vigilance throughout the night. After the dormitory curfew, Wang Ye and Wu Jianfeng would retreat to a hotel outside the school to rest. ¡°Yes, you all continue your watch. We¡¯re on standby too.¡± In a hotel room, Wu Jianfeng was speaking on the phone. He was in contact with Kang Hua and the others. They had journeyed to Deng Hai¡¯s hometown. Wu Jianfeng had already met Deng Hai¡¯s family. Yet, today had yielded no leads, and Deng Hai had not made any contact. After Wu Jianfeng concluded the call, Wang Ye contemplated for a moment and inquired, ¡°Company Commander, if we don¡¯t apprehend Deng Hai tomorrow, what¡¯s the plan?¡± Gazing at Wang Ye, Wu Jianfeng hesitated briefly before responding, ¡°In that case, attention will shift solely to the local area. Furthermore, Deng Hai will forever be an illegal citizen. After all, our accounts were deactivated upon entering the army. If he departs in this manner, it will be impossible for him to obtain an identity card again.¡± In addition, his household registration will bear the label of ¡®deserter,¡¯ a source of perpetual shame for his family. If he¡¯s apprehended in the future, he¡¯ll face military justice and possibly a sentence. Upon returning home, he¡¯ll never be able to hold his head high again. If he¡¯s fortunate enough to find a woman to marry and have children with after serving his deserter¡¯s sentence, even his child might face discrimination from other kids at a young age. In the future, his identity as a deserter and a father could significantly impact his life,¡± Wu Jianfeng remarked, shaking his head. He then gazed at Wu Jianfeng, and after a few moments, he sighed, ¡°This guy¡¯s brain is seriously messed up!¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know if his brain is filled with water, but I¡¯m tempted to open it up and check if the circuits are all malfunctioning.¡± Wu Jianfeng said, his words dripping with frustration. Indeed, having such an individual would be an indelible stain on his military career. Just as Deng Hai¡¯s household registration would bear the deserter label, Wu Jianfeng¡¯s history of leading a deserter would never be erased, serving as a substantial obstacle in his military career. It wasn¡¯t an exaggeration to say that Wu Jianfeng genuinely desired to dissect Deng Hai¡¯s brain to examine it¡­ ¡°Alright, let¡¯s get some rest. We¡¯ll wait for the final day tomorrow. I hope this bastard shows up tomorrow!¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s mood was sour as he skipped washing his face and lay down on the bed across from Wang Ye. Wang Ye shook his head and rose to wash up. Afterward, he turned around and settled on the other bed. Given the current circumstances, all they could do was hope for Deng Hai¡¯s appearance tomorrow. Now, perhaps there might only be a glimmer of hope if he is captured by himself and Wu Jianfeng or the others. Otherwise, his life would be irrevocably ruined. On the 5th of a month three months prior, Wang Ye and the others had officially commenced their military training. Under normal circumstances, today would have marked their first day of active duty. However, the recruits had split up prematurely, with Wang Ye leaving the military camp and even enrolling in a technical school in the city near his hometown. Lost in thought, Wang Ye squatted in a corner of the square outside the teaching building. While munching on a bun, he pondered what his classmates might be doing at that very moment. Perhaps they were already engaged in training? Or maybe not. Perhaps they were still on the hunt for Deng Hai. Shaking his head, Wang Ye dismissed these thoughts and continued to eat his buns. Simultaneously, a figure swiftly scaled the two-meter wall beside the female dormitory. Deng Hai was here. He had already changed his attire by this point. He was dressed in sportswear, a knitted hat, and a black mask. He made his way into the school, heading straight for the girls¡¯ dormitory building. He had visited this school on multiple occasions before. After all, it had been his girlfriend¡¯s place of study for the three months preceding this incident. During that time, he had visited frequently. Now, in disguise, he passed inconspicuously through the school grounds, and no one paid him any heed. The first month of the lunar calendar in Xiangnan was distinct from Xi Guang. It was exceptionally cold here, making it perfectly normal to wear a mask and hat for warmth. Instead of heading to the teaching building, Deng Hai located a spot on the school field from which he could observe the female dormitory building and sat down. In truth, he didn¡¯t even know where Jiang Ting¡¯s class was. Each time he had visited, Jiang Ting had been absent from class. He was only aware of her dormitory¡¯s location, so that¡¯s where he waited. Observing the rising sun in the east, he felt the persistent chill that not even sunlight could dispel. In this moment, as he sat there, he felt like a lone wolf abandoned after losing a battle for the position of pack leader. Loneliness, bewilderment¡­ ¡°Hu¡­¡± Deng Hai drew a deep breath, clenched his teeth, and stared at the female dormitory. At this moment, his eyes became determined. No matter what, he had to find her and get to the bottom of things. If she still loved him, then he would forgive her and find a way to get out of his sticky situation. He knew very well that his life in the country was ruined. He could only go abroad. He also knew that the border was just south of the Ironbones Hero Regiment. He could go there directly. Chapter 219 - Chapter 219: Meeting, Confrontation Chapter 219: Meeting, Confrontation Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Ding, ding, ding!¡± After ten o¡¯clock, the bell rang again. Wang Ye stood up and slowly walked toward the door. He didn¡¯t intend to abandon his duty, but he couldn¡¯t bear to remain here any longer. Yesterday, Wang Ye knew that this was the time for his students¡¯ morning exercises. The students all rushed outside. Wang Ye didn¡¯t want to stand in this corner, attracting their curious gazes like a sideshow. He decided to move further away and wait for them to finish their exercises before approaching. They headed straight to the school¡¯s small department store. ¡°Boss, how much is this?¡± After purchasing a bottle of drink, Wang Ye took a sip and observed the students engaged in their exercises outside the convenience store. The management of the technical school was remarkably lenient. There was a group of students, both male and female, smoking and snacking beside Wang Ye. Although it was supposed to be a group activity, the students eventually sauntered away without participating. Naturally, Wang Ye wasn¡¯t a teacher, nor was he their parent, so he couldn¡¯t be bothered to intervene in their affairs. While some of them eyed Wang Ye, the unfamiliar lone wolf, no one dared to approach him and stir trouble. At this moment, Wang Ye didn¡¯t know that someone had come to the spot where he had been previously. He didn¡¯t enter the small field, but he was under a scenic tree in the corner. Deng Hai also knew some things about this school. He knew that the students had to do exercises between classes. In his impression, Jiang Ting was still a pure and obedient girl. Other than when he came, she was in class the rest of the time. He had initially intended to wait downstairs in the dormitory, but upon hearing the bell, he rose and made his way over. As expected, amidst the crowd, he spotted the figure he had been longing for day and night. She remained as stunning and pure as his memories¡­ In this moment, Deng Hai¡¯s eyes softened briefly. Yet, that tenderness was short-lived, replaced by tightly clenched fists. He couldn¡¯t help but recall what she had said to him over the phone. ¡°Let¡¯s breakup! No specific reason. Just that two years is too long. I won¡¯t be able to see you for two years. I¡¯m afraid I¡¯ll forget how you look by then, and I can¡¯t bear it. Let¡¯s breakup.¡± Those were her exact words from that day. After uttering those words, she hung up, and her phone went off, unreachable. It was those words that had driven Deng Hai to madness, fueling his decision to become a deserter. In this moment, Deng Hai actually felt the urge to rush forward. He wanted to confront Jiang Ting head-on and demand answers. ¡°I enlisted in the army for you, and you claim you can¡¯t wait for me. What does this mean?¡± He needed an explanation. Even more than that, he needed Jiang Ting to clarify her stance. For this, he didn¡¯t hesitate to become a deserter. However, the field was crowded, and he hesitated. He wondered if Jiang Ting truly meant what she had said. Perhaps, after he had joined the army, she feared not seeing him for two years and wanted to break up, yet still harbored love for him deep inside. Thus, he didn¡¯t want to take things too far at this moment. Little did he know that the cherished pure woman in his heart, his goddess, had been romantically involved with the military training instructor last year. Before he had joined the army, she had been engaged in a flirtation with someone else. Later on, they had even confirmed their relationship. The night before, they had spent the night together in a small hotel¡­ After the class exercise concluded, the small group of students scattered in different directions. Some returned to the teaching building, others hurried to the dormitory, a few made their way toward the exit, and, of course, some headed for the small shop. Wang Ye, on the other hand, went against the current, intending to return to his previous spot. He had noticed Jiang Ting heading towards the teaching building. In these past few days, this woman had been unusually cautious. Perhaps she genuinely feared Deng Hai¡¯s unexpected appearance, and even more so, she dreaded his reaction when he discovered the truth. As a result, she never let Wang Ye out of her sight. Even during the exercises. She had always kept an eye on him. However, from his previous vantage point, Wang Ye couldn¡¯t see the small shop, and thus, Deng Hai remained unnoticed by him. Naturally, Wang Ye remained oblivious to Deng Hai¡¯s presence. As the students made their way towards the teaching building, Deng Hai trailed along. He was determined to go straight to the classroom, find Jiang Ting, and finally address the questions he had been suppressing. Unbeknownst to Deng Hai, someone had taken notice of him. Wang Ye spotted him as he crossed the small field. Wearing a hat might not have been particularly conspicuous, but it was already past ten o¡¯clock, and the sun had begun to heat things up. Wearing a mask at this hour was what had undoubtedly drew attention. It was 2010, and mask-wearing wasn¡¯t a prevalent practice. Wang Ye didn¡¯t want to attract unnecessary attention, but he also didn¡¯t want to wear a mask, as it would make him stand out even more. Naturally, Wang Ye was particularly vigilant, being a military man himself. He paid close attention to anyone who appeared suspicious. Furthermore, this individual¡¯s height and build bore a resemblance to Deng Hai¡¯s. Wang Ye¡¯s eyes immediately narrowed. Could it be him? Wang Ye wasn¡¯t entirely certain. However, in the next moment, all doubts were dispelled. A message suddenly flashed in his mind. ¡°Mission reminder: Apprehend Deng Hai for military discipline enforcement. Mission reward: 2 skill points.¡± In that split second, Wang Ye quickened his pace, transitioning into a run. It was indeed him. Deng Hai had truly arrived, bypassing Wu Jianfeng¡¯s entrance and heading directly here. Of course, Wang Ye had no intention of shouting like the heroes on television. What a load of nonsense! It would be far simpler to seize the moment when Deng Hai wasn¡¯t vigilant. That was precisely what Wang Ye intended to do. However, a sprinting figure couldn¡¯t escape notice. Furthermore, despite Deng Hai¡¯s attention being largely focused on Jiang Ting, he wasn¡¯t completely oblivious. Just before Jiang Ting entered the building, she turned back once more.. Chapter 220 - Chapter 220: Meeting and Confrontation (2) Chapter 220: Meeting and Confrontation (2) Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation She was looking for Wang Ye. Deng Hai couldn¡¯t help but follow her line of sight. Then, she turned her head and saw Wang Ye, who was only 20 meters away. Deng Hai¡¯s heart trembled, and his scalp went numb. In the next second, he turned around and ran. ¡°Stop, Deng Hai, stop right there!¡± Seeing that he had been discovered, Wang Ye stopped hiding. While shouting, he quickly chased after him. There were still many students nearby. At this moment, everyone looked over curiously to see what was going on. Of course, they didn¡¯t know what was going on. They thought it was just two students fighting. Only Jiang Ting, who was at the entrance of the teaching building, froze. She looked at the figure running out. Deng Hai really came! At this moment, her face turned pale, and she panicked¡­ However, at this moment, Wang Ye was no longer in the mood to care if her face was pale or not. He headed straight ahead, running directly toward Deng Hai. Deng Hai, who was running in front, was swift. He rushed from the side to the edge of the basketball court, which was more than a meter away from the ground. After jumping down, he got up and continued to run straight to the field. He panicked and subconsciously wanted to run out of the wall he had brought in. At this moment, there were already students on the basketball court who had picked up the ball and were ready to play. However, Wang Ye didn¡¯t ask them for help. Even though Deng Hai had only received three months of military training, he was still a soldier. It would be bad if these students from the local schools were to get hurt by Deng Hai. Since he had already discovered it, Wang Ye didn¡¯t believe that he wouldn¡¯t be able to catch up to him. Of course, Wang Ye didn¡¯t just chase after him. He wanted to catch him as soon as possible, so he shouted as he chased, ¡°Don¡¯t run, come back with us. This is your only chance. Do you really want to be a deserter? Don¡¯t you know the consequences of being a deserter?¡± ¡°Get lost. As long as you get lost, I¡¯ll go back by myself!¡± Deng Hai, who was in front, turned around and cursed. At this time, his mask had also run away, but he did not care anymore. As he ran, he shouted at Wang Ye. He would indeed go back, but not to the army. Actually, everyone had been taught the consequences of deserting from the army on the first day of training. Therefore, since he had already run away, he had no intention of going back. He only said that to Wang Ye because he really wanted to see his girlfriend. In fact, he was panicking and filled with hatred. He actually saw Wang Ye, the bastard that he had despised until now, here. He had already become a deserter, yet Wang Ye was still chasing him. To be honest, he even wanted to draw his saber and stab Wang Ye a few times to settle the old and new grudges. However, he was unwilling to accept it since he had not reached his girlfriend¡¯s side yet. If they stopped to tangle with Wang Ye, they wouldn¡¯t be able to reach her. Even if he did, there were too many people here. Once he stabbed someone here, the matter would definitely blow up. Then, he might not be able to see his girlfriend again and would get arrested. In the end, he would be sent to the military court and thrown into prison. He had already thought of all this in his mind. Therefore, he only turned his head from time to time and glanced at Wang Ye with a gaze filled with hatred, but he didn¡¯t slow down at all. ¡°You know that you can¡¯t outrun me. If you keep running like this, you¡¯ll eventually be caught by me. Stop, and I¡¯ll let you see her. 0then-vise, I dare say that if you keep running like this, you won¡¯t have the chance to see her even if you want to!¡± Wang Ye shouted again from behind. In a short period of time, Wang Ye couldn¡¯t catch up to this guy. 100 meters, 400 meters. Although Deng Hai was not as good as Wang Ye, the difference wasn¡¯t very big. When this fellow was in the army, he had used Wang Ye as his opponent. In fact, he had worked very hard in training. For a non-sports student not to fall too far behind Wang Ye in the recruit company meant that his talent was not bad. However, this was only a short-distance sprint. If he ran a little further, not to mention that Wang Ye would slowly close the distance between them, even if Wang Ye really couldn¡¯t catch up to him, it would consume his stamina. It was impossible for him to match Wang Ye in the long run. ¡°Alright, stop for a moment!¡± Deng Hai was still running ahead, but he replied. ¡°Don¡¯t try any tricks. I promise I¡¯ll let you see your girlfriend, but I¡¯ll be the one to take you there, not let you go there uncontrollably!¡± Wang Ye wasn¡¯t a fool. Given his girlfriend¡¯s current situation, and her mental state didn¡¯t seem to be too stable, if she told Deng Hai that she had left him for another man in front of him later, he feared Deng Hai might lose control. Wang Ye had to make sure he had control over the situation before allowing Deng Hai to meet her. Deng Hai remained silent. However, as he kept glancing back at Wang Ye, who was getting closer and closer, he grew increasingly agitated. ¡°Don¡¯t push me!¡± When he turned around again and saw Wang Ye, who was less than ten meters away, the panicked Deng Hai gritted his teeth and shouted. He didn¡¯t want to agree to Wang Ye¡¯s conditions. ¡°You can¡¯t escape!¡± Wang Ye gritted his teeth and responded. The next moment, Deng Hai suddenly turned around. As Wang Ye¡¯s pupils constricted, Deng Hai reached out and drew the saber from his back. Wang Ye quickly stopped a few meters in front of him. ¡°Do you really want to go down this path?¡± Wang Ye asked with a serious expression. ¡°Hehe, can I even turn back now?¡± Deng Hai smiled disdainfully. ¡°Don¡¯t underestimate me. The moment I fled the military camp, I knew there was no going back.¡± Deng Hai said to Wang Ye with a fierce expression, ¡°Wang Ye, you¡¯re impressive. I may not like you, but I have to admit that you¡¯re very skilled. However, that doesn¡¯t mean you can catch me. Let me go, or you and I will both end up lying here today!¡± ¡°Do you think you can do that with your saber?¡± Wang Ye thought to himself as he spoke. Wang Ye had taken Military Boxing, originally at level 3 (2/40), and directly raised it to its maximum level. A wealth of practical military boxing experience flowed into his mind. When Military Boxing leveled up by two levels, there were no additional basic attributes; instead, Wang Ye gained a deeper understanding of force application and proficiency in military boxing routines. Upon reaching level 3, there were still no additional basic attributes, but he had acquired an extensive array of combat techniques and experience. However, Wang Ye felt that it wasn¡¯t enough. Routine training couldn¡¯t replace real battle experience, so he made the decision to expend one skill point. There were two reasons for this decision, and he believed it was a worthwhile investment. As Wang Ye had anticipated, after advancing to level 4, he possessed a wealth of practical experience in using military boxing for combat. Taking a deep breath, Wang Ye assessed Deng Hai, who held the saber with a fierce expression. In this moment, Wang Ye felt a surge of confidence. He had multiple plans ready within seconds to evade an attack if Deng Hai attempted to strike with his saber. His integration of Military Boxing experience had become instinctual, transcending mere theory. Wang Ye spoke with a serious tone, ¡°I¡¯ll offer you one final chance. Discard your dagger and come with me. There might still be a chance for you to continue your military career. I promise not to report that you drew your weapon.¡± ¡°Otherwise, you¡¯ll truly walk down a path of no return.¡± Deng Hai sneered in response. ¡°Do you think I¡¯m gullible? Do you really believe I can still be a soldier? I¡¯m not a child.¡± With a ferocious demeanor, Deng Hai pointed his dagger at Wang Ye and began to step back slowly. ¡°Stop pursuing me. You know I despise you. Don¡¯t push me to a life-and-death struggle with you!¡± he warned vehemently. However, in the next second, Wang Ye pounced on him. If he couldn¡¯t persuade him, then he wouldn¡¯t. Chapter 221 - Chapter 221: Uniform, Showdown with Deng Hai Chapter 221: Uniform, Showdown with Deng Hai Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Motherfucker!¡± Deng Hai¡¯s expression changed, but in this moment, he turned ruthless. When he saw Wang Ye pouncing towards him, he clenched his teeth and cursed. Then, he ceased retreating and thrust his saber at Wang Ye. In this moment, he no longer pondered whether escape was possible or if he¡¯d reunite with his girlfriend after capture. He had been driven to a point where such thoughts were inconceivable. The blade lunged towards Wang Ye without a specific target, as if Deng Hai had never learned the art of bare-handed combat. His training as a novice assassin had been brief, incomparable to Wang Ye¡¯s expertise. For now, he simply thrust the blade straight at Wang Ye. Uh-huh ~¡± However, the next moment left him stunned. The hand gripping the knife was seized, and as he saw Wang Ye approaching, he attempted a counterattack with his left hand. Yet, he immediately felt a sharp pain in his neck and the left side of his head. His vision blurred, and he crashed to the ground. Deng Hai had also trained in the 13th move of Military Boxing, the Upward Step and Elbow Smash. With a single move, as Wang Ye closed in on him, he seized Deng Hai¡¯s hand and delivered a powerful elbow strike to the left side of his head, sending him sprawling to the ground. As Deng Hai lay there, it felt as though his thoughts had come to a standstill. Shaking his head, he regained his senses. The dagger that had been in his hand now lay several meters away. He found himself on the ground, with Wang Ye gripping him firmly with one hand and pressing his knee against his back. ¡°All¡­¡± Furious, Deng Hai struggled, his free left hand still attempting to grab hold of Wang Ye. However, in the next second, his left hand was also seized. His hands were bound behind his back, and his body was pressed against the ground. He couldn¡¯t break free, even if he tried. ¡°Don¡¯t move!¡± Wang Ye commanded in a hushed tone. ¡°Fuck you bastard, release me if you dare!¡± Deng Hai was far from convinced. In fact, he had never been convinced by Wang Ye since the day they had their falling out. ¡°Someone, come and help!¡± At this point, Wang Ye called out to the onlookers who had gathered from dozens of meters away upon witnessing the commotion. He completely ignored Deng Hai. Turning his head towards the students who had gathered several dozen meters away to watch the commotion after witnessing the situation, he shouted at them. No one came over. They were still unable to grasp the situation and couldn¡¯t casually approach. Wang Ye was momentarily speechless. He lowered his gaze to Deng Hai, who was still struggling beneath him. In a low voice, he warned, ¡°It¡¯s pointless. I¡¯ll give you one last chance. Cooperate, and I¡¯ll let you see your girlfriend later. Otherwise, I¡¯ll keep you pinned like this until the commander arrives, and then you¡¯ll be taken away by us!¡± This threat seemed to hit a nerve in Deng Hai. His face, pressed against the ground, turned to look at Wang Ye. A raspy voice escaped his throat, ¡°You promise?¡± ¡°I promise,¡± Wang Ye affirmed. He decided to allow Deng Hai to meet his girlfriend. Allowing him to see his girlfriend wasn¡¯t a big deal. Allowing him to do so in captivity would also allow him to give up on that thought. In the following moment, Wang Ye felt Deng Hai¡¯s body go limp. He lay motionless on the ground, his hands no longer struggling. ¡°This is your final chance. If you attempt to flee again, I won¡¯t offer you another opportunity later!¡± As Wang Ye spoke, he secured Deng Hai¡¯s bound hands with one hand and swiftly retrieved a zip tie from his pocket with the other. Wang Ye and the others didn¡¯t have any handcuffs when they came out, but the third squad leader had brought a few bags with him, and they were given one each on the train. The one Wang Ye got now came in handy. ¡°Can you not tie me up? I won¡¯t try to escape,¡± Deng Hai pleaded. He stopped struggling and turned his face toward the ground, speaking calmly. It seemed as though he had genuinely resigned himself to his fate. However, Wang Ye paid him no mind. With one end of the zip tie in his mouth, he firmly held his hands with one hand and deftly secured the zip tie around them with the other, starting to bind them. Not tie him up? What was Deng Hai talking about? How could he not secure him? If Deng Hai was unaware of his girlfriend¡¯s involvement, how could he not run? Wang Ye dared to suggest that not tying him up would be crazy. In addition to Deng Hai, who was naturally suspicious, any honest person in such a situation would likely become frantic. If he left him unbound, what if he created more trouble? Wang Ye completed the task of tying his hands swiftly. It was precisely at this moment that he noticed someone sprinting from the direction of the basketball court. Wu Jianfeng didn¡¯t require Wang Ye¡¯s summons; he hurried over on his own accord. It was Jiang Ting who had alerted him to the situation. Witnessing Wang Ye chasing after Deng Hai had prompted her concern that Deng Hai might attempt to flee, so she had rushed to the gate to inform Wu Jianfeng. She had informed Wu Jianfeng and had even tried to catch up with him herself. However, she was slightly behind Wu Jianfeng. When she saw Deng Hai pinned down on the field, her expression shifted dramatically, and she immediately halted, turning and retracing her steps. She had initially been concerned that Deng Hai¡¯s escape might jeopardize her safety. However, once she saw Deng Hai had been apprehended, her fears dissipated. Her primary concern was avoiding another encounter with Deng Hai, so she promptly made her exit. As for Wu Jianfeng¡¯s recent command to not move, she had thrown it to the winds. ¡°Remember what you promised me. Otherwise, I won¡¯t spare you, even if I become a ghost!¡± Deng Hai warned, having noticed Wu Jianfeng¡¯s presence, though he didn¡¯t catch sight of the fleeting figure that had briefly appeared and then vanished. Wang Ye hadn¡¯t noticed either. Upon hearing Deng Hai¡¯s words, he promptly assured him, ¡°I¡¯ll keep my word. Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll inform the company commander!¡± Shortly thereafter, Wu Jianfeng arrived. He surveyed Deng Hai, lying on the ground with his face buried, and the dagger at his feet. Then, he glanced at the onlookers who had gathered nearby. He clenched his fists momentarily, then relaxed them, taking a deep breath to suppress the urge to harm Deng Hai. He turned to Wang Ye and inquired, ¡°Are you injured?¡± No,¡± Wang Ye replied, shaking his head. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s apprehend him and head back.¡± There were bystanders present, so Wu Jianfeng didn¡¯t want to engage in further discussion at the scene. His priority was to take Deng Hai into custody first. Upon saying this, Wu Jianfeng bent down to pick up the dagger from the ground. It needed to be confiscated. ¡°Wang Ye, you promised me!¡± Deng Hai couldn¡¯t contain himself any longer. He turned his head to look at Wang Ye and let out a low, guttural growl. Wang Ye disregarded him but relayed to Wu Jianfeng, ¡°Commander, I promised to take him to meet his girlfriend!¡± Wu Jianfeng raised his gaze, staring at Deng Hai with an impassive expression. Then, he turned around, peering in the direction from which Deng Hai had come. He had a vague sense that the woman had caught up to them briefly, but now she seemed to have disappeared. After a moment of reflection, Wu Jianfeng realized something. ¡°It was her who called me just now. She caught up with me when I arrived, but I haven¡¯t seen her since.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know where she is now,¡± Wu Jianfeng continued after a pause. ¡°1 can take you to search for her, but I can¡¯t guarantee we¡¯ll find her.¡± He agreed, not out of pity for Deng Hai but because he harbored even stronger disdain for him. His consent was largely influenced by Wang Ye¡¯s suggestion. No, I must see her!¡± ¡°There¡¯s nothing to see. Your girlfriend cheated on you. She was with someone else last year. Do you know where the captain and 1 found her when we came looking for her yesterday?¡± Wang Ye spoke at this moment, no longer concealing the truth from Deng Hai. He couldn¡¯t be bothered to sugarcoat it for this unfortunate soul. As he gazed at Deng Hai, who stared at him wide-eyed, Wang Ye sighed inwardly but continued, ¡°When we came here yesterday, she wasn¡¯t on campus at all. Eventually, we found her at a hotel outside the school. Furthermore, she was with another man!¡± ¡°No, I can¡¯t believe it! You¡¯re lying to me. It¡¯s impossible!¡± Deng Hai¡¯s eyes reddened. His tied hands strained behind his back, and he attempted to stand. Wang Ye stepped forward to support him, simultaneously reiterating, ¡°Do you think 1 have any reason to lie to you? Only a fool like you would go AWOL for a woman like her!¡± ¡°Take me to her, 1 want to see her!¡± Now on his feet, Deng Hai attempted to leave, but Wang Ye restrained him. He couldn¡¯t depart, so he shouted at Wang Ye with bloodshot eyes. In this moment, the veins on his temples and neck visibly throbbed. ¡°Wang Ye didn¡¯t deceive you. As for bringing you to see her, I¡¯ve already said that I can take you to look for her,¡± Wu Jianfeng added, still on the phone, addressing Deng Hai as well. Then, Wu Jianfeng¡¯s call connected, and he said, ¡°Deng Hai has been apprehended.¡± Without delving into details, Wu Jianfeng promptly ended the call and proceeded to dial other numbers. Now that Deng Hai had been apprehended, he needed to inform the instructor and report the situation promptly. Delaying the matter would only allow it to escalate further. His primary objective was to regain control of the situation. As for how Deng Hai would be dealt with later, that wasn¡¯t within his purview to decide.. Chapter 222 - Chapter 222: Regiment Commanders Anger, News Spreading Chapter 222: Regiment Commander¡¯s Anger, News Spreading Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Pass on my order, all the troops outside are to return to camp!¡± The commander of the Ironbones Hero Regiment wore a stern expression as he relayed this message through the communicator. Afterward, he reached for the phone on the table and initiated a series of calls. His task was to liaise with local authorities and cancel joint operations in various locations. Furthermore, he had to notify division headquarters of the situation. Each call was made diligently. The regiment commander¡¯s face remained etched with anger throughout. In truth, he had worn this expression for several days now. There hadn¡¯t been a single smile or a visit home during this time. He had maintained his post at the regimental headquarters, eagerly anticipating good news. Now, the long-awaited good news had arrived. However, he still couldn¡¯t muster a smile. This time, his pride had taken a severe blow. No matter how much Wang Ye had delighted him previously, Deng Hai had brought him nothing but anger and humiliation this time. Not only did the headquarters know about it, but the entire region was also well aware of the situation. He could already envision the upcoming meetings at division headquarters. When encountering leaders from other regiments, he expected them to wear knowing smiles and inquire. ¡°Hey, Old Hong, I heard there was a recent desertion incident in your regiment. Can you provide some insight?¡± The embarrassment had become an undeniable reality. Fortunately, the deserter had been apprehended. But it had happened in his own hometown. Even now, as he spoke over the phone, the regiment commander¡¯s fists remained tightly clenched. What had his subordinates been thinking? He had allowed a rookie to escape all the way back. His fury was palpable, despite his anticipation of this very outcome. ¡°After all, they hadn¡¯t caught anyone for two or three days. But now that such a thing had really happened, it still made him very angry. ¡°Captain, have you caught him?¡± At this moment, the door was pushed open. The committee member and the chief of staff rushed in. The commander glanced at them but continued his conversation. ¡°Yes, Wu Jianfeng called. He was caught at his girlfriend¡¯s school.¡± He then turned to the chief of staff and added, ¡°Wang Ye caught him!¡± He was withholding some information. Wu Jianfeng had mentioned that Deng Hai had drawn his saber, but he hadn¡¯t provided all the details. He did mention that Wang Ye wasn¡¯t injured, though. Wu Jianfeng did bring up that there was a scuffle and that Deng Hai was forced to submit. However, he chose not to bring this up now. The chief of staff had always been scheming. Even though Wang Ye had been assigned to the fourth company, the commander was concerned that the chief of staff might have ulterior motives if he revealed too much. He wasn¡¯t in the mood for a dispute on this matter, so he allowed the chief of staff to digest the information at his own pace. The chief of staff remained silent. In fact, he had already considered the possibility when he learned that Wang Ye had been brought along for the mission. ¡°Then how do you plan to handle this?¡± The director inquired once more. He picked up a cigarette from the table, lit it, and then regarded the two of them. ¡°The specifics are still unclear. We¡¯ll have to wait until he¡¯s brought back and we have a complete understanding of the situation.¡± The regiment commander concealed his true thoughts. He had already made a decision. This incident needed to be treated seriously. Military morale and discipline were not matters to be taken lightly. The army had zero tolerance for deserters, especially not in the Ironbones Hero Regiment. The very essence of the Ironbones Hero Regiment was a commitment to fight to the death. The presence of deserters was a profound insult to the squad. And to make matters worse, he had the audacity to draw a knife and engage in combat. To combat! To be honest, when Wu Jianfeng had first informed him of this, the regiment commander wished he could have been there in person. He had a strong desire to put an end to Deng Hai¡¯s actions. This disgraceful incident had originated within the ranks of the Ironbones Hero Regiment. As a deserter, he had brandished a weapon against his comrades. While some deserters in the army could be captured and reintegrated into service, Deng Hai was not worthy of such consideration. Designating him as anything less than a rogue would be overly generous. ¡°This matter must be handled seriously, Regiment Commander. 1 recommend sending him to a military court,¡± the chief of staff suggested with a grave expression. In fact, the chief of staff had not rested for the past few days. He had been on active duty and had personally overseen the search and arrest operations within the regiment. Now, Deng Hai had managed to flee all the way home. This was a severe blow to his pride. Let¡¯s set that aside for now. We¡¯ll discuss it after we bring him back for interrogation,¡± the regiment commander responded wearily. Afterward, he looked at the chief of staff and added, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m not naive. The division is already aware of this matter, and there¡¯s no room for negotiation.¡± ¡°Alright, hurry up and get here. 1¡¯11 be waiting!¡± Wu Jianfeng spoke into his phone as he walked through the medical school, with Wang Ye trailing closely behind Deng Hai. Ahead, there were still bystanders. Under the guidance of the dean, a few teachers were dispersing students who attempted to approach or follow them to witness the commotion. ¡°Get back to your classes. Why are you following?¡± ¡°If you don¡¯t have a class, don¡¯t follow me. There¡¯s nothing to see here!¡± The director of the academic affairs office tried to assert his authority, glaring and shouting at the students. However, it seemed to have little effect. This wasn¡¯t a junior high school. It was a technical school, filled with students who had often ignored their teachers in middle and high school, and some even took pride in defying authority. They were not easily deterred now. Moreover, they had the idea that the law did not punish the masses, so it was not a problem for them to follow them from 20 to 30 meters away. Even if these teachers went to chase them away, they would run away with smiles on their faces. When the teachers returned or chased away people from other directions, they would run back. Wang Ye ignored these people. He brought Deng Hai to the teaching building. He was preparing to bring him to find Jiang Ting. As expected, she was gone. He asked the other students, but no one knew. In the end, she went to the office building to retrieve the surveillance cameras at the school gate. It was only then that she realized that she had run out of the school gate not long ago, probably when Wang Ye grabbed Deng Hai and walked over from the field. Obviously, she did not want to see Deng Hai. ¡°No, no, why¡­Why?¡± Deng Hai, who had been silent all this while, shouted with red eyes after he saw the figure running out in a panic on the surveillance camera. At this moment, tears even flowed out of his eyes. Wang Ye looked at him but didn¡¯t say anything. He didn¡¯t know what to say to him. Was he simp, a lovestruck fool, or an idiot? However, before Wang Ye could utter a word, someone next to him interjected, ¡°Alright, it¡¯s clear she doesn¡¯t want to see you, so we can¡¯t force it. This matter ends here!¡± ¡°No, Captain, please, I need to see her. Find her, I must see her!¡± Deng Hai¡¯s determination remained unshaken. Of course, he had already become a deserter for her sake. Given this outcome, he couldn¡¯t easily accept defeat. But the Captain was resolute. ¡°You need to act like a man!¡± Wu Jianfeng scolded sternly. He couldn¡¯t help but feel embarrassed. Was his life so incomplete without a woman? Looking at Deng Hai now, he couldn¡¯t help but think, ¡°You¡¯re my soldier, and I¡¯m tempted to end you right here. What a disgrace!¡± Having said that, Wu Jianfeng didn¡¯t spare another glance and walked out of the room. ¡°Wang Ye, take him with you!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye responded and approached Deng Hai. Deng Hai, however, remained rooted in place, fixated on the surveillance footage. Let¡¯s go!¡± Wang Ye insisted. He reached out, grabbed Deng Hai¡¯s arm, and firmly guided him away. Meanwhile, outside, in the QQ group chat and among the QQfriends of the Medical University students, a multitude of photos and even videos were circulating. ¡°Wow, that guy is so handsome. He kind of looks like Daniel Wu! ¡°What¡¯s happening? He even pulled out a saber! Did your school just witness a murder?¡± ¡°The guy with the knife got subdued. Who is this guy?¡± ¡°I think I know him. He¡¯s Wang Ye from our high school. He used to be a gaming addict, but he doesn¡¯t look like his old self.¡± In fact, the moment Deng Hai brandished his knife, some students had already whipped out their phones, capturing photos and recording the unfolding altercation. Naturally, these students wanted to share such sensational news with their friends and former classmates as quickly as possible. The internet knows no boundaries. Despite the brief timeframe, photos and videos of the incident swiftly began circulating on the web. Various comments and reactions flooded in, and even some of Wang Ye¡¯s former classmates came across them. After all, this incident took place in a neighboring city. Not only did students from other schools see it, but this school also had students who had attended Wang Ye¡¯s previous school. However, they were uncertain if it was indeed Wang Ye involved in the incident. They were unaware of his enlistment in the army and had no context for the situation. Fortunately, the spread of these images was swiftly curtailed. School staff initiated efforts to locate the students who had taken the photos, and even the police became involved. Such incidents shouldn¡¯t be haphazardly disseminated. At that moment, the authorities had no time to deal with it. Now that Wang Ye and Wu Jianfeng had taken Deng Hai away, local authorities stepped in to handle the remaining details. However, despite warnings and prohibitions against sharing the images and videos, many individuals had already become aware of the situation within that short span. While the images might not have proliferated widely on the internet, those who had seen the news were bound to continue discussing it. For unknown reasons, as time passed and the buzz diminished, the news would gradually become distorted and eventually fade into obscurity. In any case, these developments held little relevance to the present Wang Ye. He and Wu Jianfeng escorted Deng Hai to the train station, with local authorities overseeing the process. After some time, Kang Hua and the third-year class monitor from Deng Hai¡¯s hometown arrived. Wang Ye and Wu Jianfeng hadn¡¯t informed Deng Hai¡¯s family of his capture. When the third-class monitor and Kang Hua saw Deng Hai, their faces turned livid. Had there not been a crowd of onlookers at the train station platform, the two of them might have given Deng Hai a sound thrashing. ¡°Do you even have a brain? Do you realize what you¡¯ve done?¡± The third squad leader approached Deng Hai, gritting his teeth as he spoke through clenched jaws. Deng Hai hung his head in silence. At this moment, he appeared utterly lifeless. He had been in this state ever since boarding the bus from school. Wang Ye heard a cracking sound, which emanated from the third-class monitor¡¯s joints as he clenched his fists too tightly. Fortunately, the discipline instilled in a soldier allowed the third squad leader to control his emotions. Ten minutes later, the train pulled into the station. Wu Jianfeng expressed gratitude to the assistants from various departments and then escorted Wang Ye and the others to press Deng Hai onto the train. Chapter 223 - Chapter 223: The Most Awesome Recruit Chapter 223: The Most Awesome Recruit Translator: Draqon Boat Translation Editor: Draqon BoatTranslati Mother fuck! This year, it¡¯s indeed my zodiac year. It¡¯s been an extremely unlucky year. First, 1 had to deal with a troublesome recruit, and now there¡¯s another fool who¡¯s asking for trouble!¡± At the regiment headquarters, on a mountain road more than 40 kilometers to the north, Platoon Leader Tian, who had led the team to confront Wang Ye, struck the door of the off-road vehicle next to him. The car door made a loud thud. He felt too frustrated, too upset, and utterly uncomfortable! Previously, Wang Ye had only humiliated him, tarnishing his reputation and causing him to lose face. Now, Deng Hai was kicking him while he was down. This kick might cost him his position as the platoon leader of the reconnaissance unit. He might even end up being sent to the production team to lead the pig-raising crew. In such a situation, how could he not be furious? Truth be told, when the regiment headquarters came to inform him, he secretly hoped to hear that Deng Hai had met his demise somewhere, rather than returning to their hometown and being captured. That would make him appear utterly incapable! Scouting and tracking behind enemy lines were their specialties. Despite a new recruit escaping a few hours ahead of them, it was a plain fact that they couldn¡¯t catch up or locate him. What could he do? He could only vent his frustration and lament that this year was truly filled with misfortune. In the past, such incidents had never occurred in the recruit company. Teaching new recruits a lesson was part of the job, and even if there were deserters, they were usually caught after a short distance. But this year, he had faced difficulties on both fronts. It could be said that he was the most significant victim of this situation. Of course, his company commander wouldn¡¯t have it easy either, but his situation wasn¡¯t as dire as Tian¡¯s. Regardless, he was feeling deeply dejected at the moment. It wasn¡¯t as if these recruits were from the police detective company, but somehow, the blame was being shifted onto him time and time again. Around ten o¡¯clock that night, three cars arrived at the regiment headquarters. Wang Ye, come with me to see the regiment commander!¡± Wu Jianfeng glanced at Wang Ye and then addressed the third-class monitor and Kang Hua, ¡°Wait for us downstairs!¡± At this moment, Deng Hai had already been brought down. However, there was no need for Wu Jianfeng and the others to take any action. Someone had already taken him into custody. He would be subjected to an overnight interrogation. Yes, sir! The few of them replied, and Wang Ye followed Wu Jianfeng upstairs. It was Wang Ye s first visit to the regiment headquarters building. He encountered the Regiment Commander once again. Wu Jianfeng recounted the entire incident in great detail, withholding nothing, even mentioning that the dagger had been placed on the regiment commander s desk. After he finished speaking, the regiment commander turned his gaze towards Wang Ye. His stern expression softened a bit, and he even managed a smile. ¡°Wang Ye! Present! Wang Ye stood at attention and responded. You¡¯ve done well this time. Your courageous actions will be recognized in the future!¡± Yes, sir! Wang Ye replied once more. Indeed! ¡± The regiment commander smiled and nodded. Then, he rubbed his temples and glanced at Wu Jianfeng. ¡°Go on, return to your rest for now. With such an incident, we need to reinforce the soldiers¡¯ ideological education.¡± Yes, sir! Wu Jianfeng also stood upright and acknowledged. He turned and led Wang Ye out of the room, nor saying anything until they reached the ground floor. It wasn¡¯t until Kang Hua and the third-class monitor caught up with them that he spoke, ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go back and grab our belongings!¡± Wang Ye had initially assumed they would be staying at the recruit company for the night. However, that wasn¡¯t the case. After returning to the recruit company to collect their belongings, the vehicle started again. Upon their return to the camp, it headed directly to the fourth company¡¯s station in the corner of the camp. There were no fanfare, no welcoming gestures, as the lights were already out. In truth, this year¡¯s other recruits didn¡¯t receive such special treatment either thanks to Deng Hai. Perhaps that was the regret of this group of recruits. This is the base of our Fourth Company. It¡¯s quite late tonight. You go back with Zhou Qi first!¡± Upon exiting the vehicle, Wu Jianfeng looked at Wang Ye and said this. Wang Ye stood at attention and nodded. Zhou Qi, who was the third-class monitor, or perhaps now the eighth-class monitor, assisted Wang Ye in carrying his luggage and addressed him. Let¡¯s go. Our class is on the third floor. We ll head up first. I¡¯ll give you a tour of the camp tomorrow!¡± Yes, sir! Wang Ye followed him. The lights in the dormitory building were already turned off, but there were a veteran and a recruit on duty at the corridor entrance. Wang Ye didn¡¯t recognize the recruit, but he had some recollection of the veteran. Without exchanging words, Zhou Qi guided Wang Ye to the third floor. Zhou Qi pushed open the door to the second room on the left side of the corridor. The dormitory was quite dark, but gradually, it became apparent that people were rising from their beds. Class monitor!¡± Class monitor!¡± They greeted Zhou Qi one by one. Wang Ye followed behind, taking the opportunity to get a sense of rhe class¡¯s atmosphere. Well, he didn¡¯t recognize anyone yet. It appeared that the eighth squad had no other recruits assigned to it. Wang Ye quietly counted. There were a total of seven individuals in the dormitory, excluding him and Zhou Qi. In reality, at this moment, those seven were also discreetly assessing Wang Ye. Was this the new addition? Pff, pff¡­ Is this the guy who claimed to be the most outstanding recruit in recent years? Although it wasn¡¯t confirmed which class Wang Ye would be placed in after his combination, they weren¡¯t fools. They suspected that he would most likely join Class Eight. The reason being, the eighth-class monitor had shouldered a significant burden this time, and even Ye Sanshi might feel guilty about it, so he wouldn¡¯t take Wang Ye away again. After all, that troublemaker Deng Hai originated from Class Five and then joined Ye Sanshi¡¯s group. In essence, he had assisted Ye Sanshi in bearing this weight. Given the circumstances, placing Wang Ye in Class Eight might allow the class monitor to mitigate the impact of this burden through Wang Ye s performance in the upcoming year, thereby allowing him to continue remaining in Class Two. At this point, everyone was observing Wang Ye, and Zhou Qi was aware of it as well. Nevertheless, he didn¡¯t say much. After depositing Wang Ye¡¯s bag by his feet, he glanced at everyone and murmured, ¡°Return to your positions!¡± Once everyone in Class Eight was standing in front of their respective beds, he looked at them once more and whispered, ¡°Let¡¯s all give a round of applause to welcome Comrade Wang Ye to Class Eight!¡± *Clap, clap, clap! * in the dead of night, when the lights were already off, clapping and creating a ruckus were not considered polite behavior. They might even go as far as knocking on the door and causing a commotion. However, tonight s picket duty wouldn¡¯t be as unorganized. Certainly, the eighth-class monitor didn¡¯t go to extremes. Upon returning, he didn¡¯t even switch on the lights. Following the brief applause, Zhou Qi looked at everyone and said, ¡°Let¡¯s all introduce ourselves!¡± As soon as Zhou Qi finished speaking, the first soldier on the left, who was slightly taller than Wang Ye, smiled and introduced himself, ¡°Hello, Wang Ye. I¡¯m Qiao Xuan, the deputy monitor of Class Eight, a first-class sergeant, and a post assaulter.¡± Deputy!¡± Wang Ye lowered his voice and saluted him. Qiao Xuan reciprocated the greeting with a grin. ¡°Relax. Once you join Class Eight, we re all brothers. If you ever need assistance or have any questions in the future, don¡¯t hesitate to reach out to me!¡± Thank you, Deputy! Next in line was the second soldier. Hello, Wang Ye. My name is Zhuo Zicheng, a first-class soldier, and Pm an armored vehicle driver!¡± He said with a smile, ¡°I¡¯ll teach you how to operate a tank in just two days!¡± His words made the two recruits at rhe back of the class feel a twinge of envy. As expected, he was rhe top recruit¡¯s direct downline! Such special treatment. Recalling how they had left the company earlier in the day, it was fine if there was no formal welcome ceremony. The veterans didn¡¯t even crack a smile upon seeing them. They merely introduced themselves briefly, addressing them as ¡°that recruit.¡± In fact, the treatment was nothing like this for the other recruits. They were simply referred to as ¡°that new recruit¡­¡¯1 Whereas Wang Ye received such special treatment, with greetings and detailed introductions before even introducing themselves. The deputy class monitor offered assistance for any needs, and the armored vehicle driver voluntarily offered to teach Wang Ye how to operate an armored vehicle. In fact, the other veterans that followed did the same. Before their uniform self-introductions, they all began with a friendly greeting to Wang Ye. During their introductions, they mentioned their names, ranks, and positions willingly. Among the seven individuals, three were first-term sergeants, two were first-class soldiers, and rhe remaining two were recruits. There were machine gunners, armored vehicle gunners, rocket launcher operators, and a spitfire operator. After everyone finished their introductions, Wang Ye saluted again and addressed the group, ¡°Hello, everyone. Pm Wang Ye, and I hold the rank of private.¡± He he, Wang Ye, would you like to try our the machine guns? Why don¡¯t you be my assistant? A man¡¯s adventure isn¡¯t complete without some machine gun action. You¡¯ll be my deputy, and you can have some fun with the machine gun when we¡¯re firing,¡± the sergeant who was the machine gunner suggested with a smile. However, before he could finish, Zhou Qi interrupted him. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s discuss assignments tomorrow. Let¡¯s not get into that tonight. Wang Ye, that¡¯s your bed. I ll help you with your luggage. Unpack your backpack quickly. If you want to freshen up later, there¡¯s a hot water bottle in the dormitory. Just use that.¡± Okay, class monitor, 1¡¯11 go grab some cold water later!¡± Wang Ye needed to wash up. He had been in his shoes all day and wasn¡¯t fatigued. He couldn¡¯t be like some new recruits who were so exhausted they simply fell asleep without washing up. Soon, the dormitory fell silent. Zhou Qi instructed everyone to lie down on their beds. Wang Ye began to unpack his backpack next to his new bed. It¡¯s worth noting that the beds here were different from the iron bunk beds in the recruit company. They were single beds, with one bed on top and a cabinet beneath. After Zhou Qi had helped arrange Wang Ye s luggage, he noticed the small yellow basin Wang Ye had just taken out. I¡¯ll fetch you some water. Hey, class monitor, i can do it myself! Wang Ye quickly halted him. Wang Ye knew he couldn¡¯t act too presumptuous. Despite his previous experience, he was still a recruit, and he was fully aware of his place in the hierarchy. Chapter 224 - Chapter 224: The Regimental Officers Are Lucky Chapter 224: The Regimental Officers Are Lucky Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation That night, the two recruits of the eighth squad lay in bed for a long time before falling asleep. Meanwhile, there were those who remained sleepless throughout the night. Deng Hai found himself under interrogation. Yet, he swiftly provided his explanations. By that point, his heart had grown numb. Thus, he divulged every detail, encompassing the motive, the process, and even the thoughts he had harbored along the way. In the dead of night, the leader, seated in his office with a lit cigarette, received the report. His visage turned ominously grim. His anger surged, causing him to tremble. Simultaneously, a profound sense of relief washed over him. Surviving a catastrophe! That scoundrel had actually plotted to ensnare his girlfriend. Yes, that girlfriend of his was utterly reprehensible. According to Wu Jianfeng¡¯s account, even the regiment commander had contemplated giving her a sound slap and questioning the whereabouts of her decency and integrity. But her actions were none of his concern. His responsibility lay with Deng Hai, his subordinate. If his scheme had succeeded, or if Wang Ye had not kept a close watch, he might have crossed paths with that woman. The regiment commander had delayed intervention. Given the woman¡¯s disposition, there was an 80% likelihood that Deng Hai would have resorted to violence in the end. Should such an event have occurred¡­ As a regiment commander, he might have had to gather his belongings and return home the next day. ¡°Deng Hai¡¯s thought process is undoubtedly flawed. Why did the military officers have to conduct such exhaustive investigations?¡± Muttered the chief of staff, his expression darkening. In truth, none of the committee members wore smiles either. Upon reading the interrogation report, a collective sense of relief washed over them. Fortunately, they had intervened. If events had transpired differently, it wouldn¡¯t have been a mere grenade; it could have escalated into a damn missile. A missile capable of annihilating the regiment¡¯s senior officers. ¡°Shameful, despicable!¡± The regiment commander slammed his fist on the table, then turned to the chief of staff and uttered, ¡°Send him to the military court immediately. I fear that if he remains here any longer, I won¡¯t be able to restrain myself from shooting him!¡± Breathing heavily, he vividly remembered the report stating that Deng Hai had absconded and pilfered the attire of his comrades. His teeth clenched tighter in frustration. He felt utterly disheartened. He had essentially disregarded the principles instilled in recruits when they joined the army! He had neglected the Three Rules of Discipline and Eight Points of Attention that he had often recited. It was imperative to recognize that these were the bedrock of military conduct. It was not about the theft of a mere piece of clothing or its value. ¡°Very well!¡± The chief of staff clenched his fists and departed with a stern countenance. Once he had left, the director turned to the regiment commander and inquired solemnly, ¡°Regiment Commander, what is our course of action? Should we report this incident truthfully?¡± This was not the sole significant issue at hand. Moreover, Deng Hai¡¯s arrest did not mark the end of this matter. The division headquarters awaited a response. The regiment commander¡¯s countenance turned pallid, but he remained silent. He relit his cigarette and gazed out of the window. Only after he had consumed half of it did he pivot and declare, ¡°Report it truthfully. There¡¯s no need to conceal anything. There¡¯s nothing to hide in the military court. Unless you and I are willing to help him alter his confession, but I cannot bring myself to do that. I believe that an individual like him needs to spend a considerable time behind bars. If he is released prematurely, he will undoubtedly become a ticking time bomb!¡± ¡°Yes, I concur. Additionally, what did Wang Ye say?¡± ¡°Nothing!¡± The regiment commander chuckled ruefully. ¡°I have no pride to seek credit now. Let the division make their own decision. We will act accordingly based on the circumstances.¡± ¡°Agreed!¡± The director nodded, and his expression softened slightly. ¡°Although this incident transpired this year, having a recruit like Wang Ye has brought us some solace. ¡°Nonetheless, Regiment Commander, you must be vigilant. Last time, Wang Ye had already garnered the attention of the senior officers. Word of the previous assessment must have circulated. Although there have been no reports yet, there are undoubtedly those keeping a close watch on Wang Ye. This time, Wang Ye¡¯s actions have once again attracted scrutiny. I think the division headquarters will definitely have their own ideas!¡± ¡°Bullshit! I won¡¯t allow anyone to approach him. Wang Ye¡¯s departure can wait, but only after our team has molded him into something exceptional. Even if the instructor insists, he won¡¯t be allowed, I¡¯ve made it clear!¡± With a stern countenance, the regiment commander vehemently declared. Indeed! Having suffered such a loss of prestige, he was pinning his hopes on organizing a martial arts competition this year to help Wang Ye reclaim the honor of the Iron Bones Hero Squad. Ideally, it would involve a challenging 400-meter obstacle course. Later on, he would task Wu Jianfeng with supervising Wang Ye¡¯s training and enhancing his performance. When the time was right, he would enroll Wang Ye in a 400-meter obstacle competition, aiming for a higher rank. Although this year¡¯s incident had put an end to the unit¡¯s chances of achieving an ¡°advanced¡± rating, he couldn¡¯t allow it to end like this. He needed to maintain a favorable image. Otherwise, he would truly have no face when attending meetings at the division headquarters in the future. Who could bear being spoken of in such a manner when encountering the other regiment commanders? ¡°Get up, get up! It¡¯s time to rise and fold your blankets!¡± In a groggy state, Wang Ye heard someone softly urging. He lifted his gaze slightly and observed Qiao Xuan prodding the soldier in the bed opposite him. If his memory served him right, this recruit had also joined Class Eight this year. Hmm¡­ They weren¡¯t initially trained by the Iron Bones Hero Regiment; they were assigned here after completing their basic training at the division headquarters. ¡°Sure, alright!¡± ¡°Shh, keep your voice down. The others are still asleep. Rise quietly and take care of it in the corridor outside,¡± Qiao Xuan whispered, then turned his attention to the bed on Wang Ye¡¯s right. This belonged to another recruit. Without needing to be summoned, Wang Ye also sat up at that moment. Qiao Xuan, alerted by the movement, turned to look in astonishment. Soon after, he grinned and said, ¡°Wang Ye, you¡¯re awake too? It¡¯s okay, go back to sleep.¡± His words left the recruit across from him, as well as the one just roused from slumber, bewildered. Subsequently, they felt a surge of bitterness and couldn¡¯t help but cast envious and even jealous glances at Wang Ye. They were all recruits, yet was there really such a vast difference in treatment? ¡°Don¡¯t be envious. I¡¯m not showing favoritism. Wang Ye is the exemplary figure in the recruit company¡¯s internal affairs, a consistent performer,¡± Qiao Xuan whispered to the two of them. He added, ¡°His blanket-folding skills rival those of a seasoned veteran, and the speed at which he folds a blanket is beyond your reach.¡± After a pause, he continued, ¡°If you can earn the title of an internal affairs department model and manage to fold your blanket into a perfect ¡®tofu block¡¯ in ten minutes, I might let you sleep until the reveille horn sounds next time. But today, you must rise and tidy your blankets immediately!¡± ¡°I understand, Deputy Monitor. I¡¯ll get up. My blanket has been crumpled in my backpack for two or three days. I¡¯ll need to put more effort,¡± Wang Ye replied, rubbing his eyes and then shifting to the edge of his bed to rise. In reality, even if the blanket had been rolled up, Wang Ye could still complete the task in ten minutes. He just needed some hot water and a cup to smooth out the creases. However, Wang Ye was no longer a young man. He understood very well that if he chose to stay in bed and continue sleeping today, he would be distanced from these two recruits forever. As a soldier, unity was essential. Regardless of what these two recruits were thinking, Wang Ye had to remain true to himself and make an effort to assimilate with them. He was far from his comrades, even shunned by them. He knew that if he didn¡¯t at least try to connect, he wouldn¡¯t get far, even if these comrades were just two fellow soldiers from the same year. Chapter 225 - Chapter 225: Sent Here to Quit My Internet Addiction Chapter 225: Sent Here to Quit My Internet Addiction Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Hey, Brother Wang!¡± He picked up the blanket and stepped outside. There, recruits from other squads were already busy folding their blankets in the corridor. Upon spotting Wang Ye, someone greeted him immediately. Wang Ye glanced over. It was one of the ten recruits who had stayed behind, but not from the fifth class. In the group assigned to the fourth company, only Zhang Ping¡¯an belonged to the fifth class. However, Zhang Ping¡¯an was currently occupied in the kitchen. It was uncertain whether he resided with the combat personnel. ¡°Yes!¡± Wang Ye nodded with a friendly smile. The soldier continued, speaking in a hushed tone, ¡°Brother Wang, what¡¯s the deal with Deng Hai?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s not discuss that. Focus on folding the blanket!¡± Wang Ye interrupted the inquiry. There was no need to delve into the matter. Although he knew their curiosity was piqued, even the recruits folding their blankets in the corridor were secretly listening, Wang Ye had no intention of satisfying their inquisitiveness. If Wu Jianfeng overheard this topic, it could lead to trouble. ¡°Please, Brother Wang. 1 heard you were the one who apprehended him.¡± The individual persisted. Wang Ye locked eyes with him and affirmed, ¡°Yes!¡± ¡°No more questions!¡± This sentence still served a purpose. The warrior, feeling embarrassed, immediately fell silent. Yet, even within such a brief conversation, the other recruits outside in the corridor had already directed their attention toward Wang Ye. Was this Wang Ye? The recruit who had broken the regiment¡¯s record and earned two third-class merits? Everyone was intrigued. In the corridor, nearly ten recruits from various classes were present. Most of them hailed from the division headquarters training camp. They hadn¡¯t encountered Wang Ye before and were unfamiliar with him. Naturally, their curiosity was piqued. However, Wang Ye remained composed. He diligently folded his blanket. ¡°Hey, buddy, you¡¯re pretty impressive. What did you do before enlisting in the army?¡± A fellow recruit from the same class, seemingly named Peng Yuhang, inquired softly as he too folded his blanket. ¡°Playing video games and browsing the internet!¡± Wang Ye glanced at him and responded in a hushed tone. ¡°All?¡± It was evident that this recruit was taken aback. He had anticipated Wang Ye might mention a background in sports or martial arts, or at least a background related to physical activity. However, Wang Ye¡¯s response caught him completely off guard. Wang Ye looked at him again and added with a grin, ¡°I¡¯m a teenage internet addict sent here to kick the habit!¡± ¡°Hehe, buddy, you¡¯re just messing with me, right? That can¡¯t be true?¡± Clearly, he was skeptical. In fact, he wasn¡¯t alone in his doubt. The other recruit from Squad Eight also harbored doubts but chose not to voice them. Instead, he cast a glance at Wang Ye and continued folding his blanket. He suspected that Wang Ye was merely teasing them and intentionally keeping the truth from them. In that moment, he was silently complaining. With just a few dozen Iron Bone recruits in their group, securing the top position was certainly commendable, but there was no need to play games with them like this. Was Wang Ye toying with them? Wang Ye, of course, had no insight into the recruit¡¯s thoughts. He offered a smile and said to the other recruit, ¡°What¡¯s so implausible? Alright, focus on folding your blanket properly and cut the chatter!¡± Wang Ye didn¡¯t delve into further explanations. Whether the recruit chose to believe it or not was entirely up to him. He had already spoken the truth. He bent his head and concentrated on his blanket. As Wang Ye had mentioned earlier, the blanket had been rolled up in his backpack for two to three days. It wasn¡¯t easy to smooth out all the wrinkles by hand alone. He might need hot water later to assist in the process. ¡°Wang Ye!¡± Suddenly, someone called out to Wang Ye. However, this time, it wasn¡¯t a fellow recruit. Wang Ye promptly lifted his head. ¡°Class Monitor!¡± Ye Sanshi stood on the staircase. ¡°Shh¡­¡± Ye Sanshi hushed him and grinned. ¡°Come over here!¡± ¡°Sure! Setting aside the blanket, Wang Ye walked directly to the stairwell. ¡°Let¡¯s go downstairs for a stroll!¡± He followed Ye Sanshi downstairs. It was still dark outside as the recruits had risen early to fold their blankets. They were awakened at five o¡¯clock. ¡°Class monitor, what brings you up so early?¡± Wang Ye inquired with a smile as they walked out of the dormitory building. ¡°Hey, you were snatched away already. How irritating. When the new recruits woke up, 1 woke up too, so I decided to come and see you!¡± Ye Sanshi replied. ¡°Haha!¡± Wang Ye chuckled and acted as if he were oblivious. There wasn¡¯t much to say about it. ¡°Hey, come, have a seat!¡± As they reached the side of the dormitory building, there were stone tables and stools. Some dew still clung to the seats. Ye Sanshi took out two pieces of paper and wiped them clean, then motioned for Wang Ye to sit down. Once Wang Ye was seated, Ye Sanshi produced a pack of cigarettes. ¡°Here, try the class monitor¡¯s special blend!¡± Wang Ye was momentarily taken aback but quickly grasped the situation. Last night, after Zhou Qi had arranged things, he had slipped away for a while. It seemed he had gone to find Ye Sanshi. Wang Ye didn¡¯t hesitate and accepted the cigarette. ¡°Class monitor, about this matter¡­¡± Before Wang Ye could finish his sentence, Ye Sanshi raised his hand. ¡°1 understand what the commander means. Although I¡¯m not thrilled about it, given the circumstances, moving you to Class Eight is the best decision. In fact, none of the other class monitors have any intentions of snatching you away anymore. Otherwise, why do you think 1 agreed to let you go to another class?¡± Ye Sanshi clutched the cigarette between his lips, bitterness on his face. After lighting it and taking a drag, he grumbled, ¡°That guy¡­ If I¡¯d known things would turn out like this, I would¡¯ve been harsher when I caught him smoking. I should¡¯ve just sent him packing right then and there.¡± Ye Sanshi was filled with regret. Had he foreseen this outcome, he would have used the smoking incident as an excuse to give him a hard time. If he couldn¡¯t endure it, he would have left on his own accord. Alternatively, he should have simply told him to get lost without the instructor¡¯s persuasion. Well¡­ The instructor was probably even more remorseful now. Wang Ye shook his head and smiled wryly. ¡°Back then, 1 didn¡¯t anticipate any of this either. His mindset¡­¡± ¡°Alright, let¡¯s not dwell on the past. That guy, 1 hope I never lay eyes on him again!¡± Ye Sanshi cursed. Then, he looked at Wang Ye and asked, ¡°You didn¡¯t get hurt this time, did you? 1 heard he even pulled a knife on you?¡± Wang Ye smiled and replied, ¡°No, considering his skill level, 1 could have easily taken him down with a step forward and an elbow strike.¡± Ye Sanshi chuckled. ¡°You¡¯re quite bold. You¡¯ve only been learning military boxing for a few days, and you¡¯re willing to confront someone with a knife barehanded. Fortunately, maybe this guy was too panicked. Otherwise, it could have been a problem if he actually stabbed you.¡± ¡°Hehe!¡± Wang Ye grinned foolishly and didn¡¯t argue. Indeed, he hadn¡¯t been studying military boxing for long. Even when the recruits practiced, it was challenging for him to discern anything. They followed routines, did drills, or performed preset sequences of moves. How could he discern the intricacies of such combat at this stage? Certainly, Wang Ye wouldn¡¯t boast that his military boxing had already become second nature to him and was likely better than Ye Sanshi¡¯s. ¡°This time, you¡¯ve once again stolen the spotlight. You might have earned another third-class merit!¡± Ye Sanshi grinned and quipped, ¡°If you¡¯d really been stabbed by him, you might have received a second-class merit!¡± ¡°Well, let¡¯s not go that far. What if 1 end up stabbing him to death?¡± Wang Ye chuckled awkwardly. ¡°Haha!¡± Ye Sanshi laughed softly. ¡°You¡¯re worried too!¡± Wang Ye maintained his smile as he explained, ¡°I didn¡¯t think it through at the time. It was mostly because he seemed quite unhinged, and his girlfriend was just as troublesome. I had a feeling that if we actually crossed paths, something significant would occur.¡± ¡°Yeah, this guy has caused a lot of trouble. 1 bet when the division commander learns that he brandished a knife, his heart will skip a beat!¡± With that, Ye Sanshi patted Wang Ye on the shoulder and whispered, ¡°Wang Ye, an ordinary company is just that¡ªordinary. The Fourth Company is no exception. If you ever have a real opportunity and aspire to advance in the army¡­¡± Pausing, he glanced around cautiously and continued in a hushed tone, ¡°This time, the division headquarters must have taken notice of you and might even be considering transferring you elsewhere. But you don¡¯t have to leave this time. You can first acquire the fundamentals in the Fourth Company. Once you¡¯ve mastered them, if the opportunity arises, you can make your move!¡± ¡°Class monitor, aren¡¯t you afraid that the company commander will chew you out for saying that?¡± Wang Ye also whispered. Truth be told, Wang Ye felt genuinely touched in this moment. Ye Sanshi was genuinely looking out for him. ¡°Isn¡¯t this why I¡¯m whispering it to you?¡± As he spoke, Ye Sanshi scanned their surroundings again before continuing discreetly, ¡°Given your current trajectory, you can¡¯t stay in the Fourth Company indefinitely. Furthermore, when you head to the military academy, 1 have a feeling the regiment commander won¡¯t be able to outmaneuver the division commander. So instead of heading there later, it might be more beneficial to hone your skills and become better acquainted with your surroundings beforehand.¡± Even though you¡¯ll definitely be a different person after coming back from the military academy, at least you¡¯ll be familiar with the environment, place, and situation. You won¡¯t have to start all over again after coming back!¡± ¡°Yes, class monitor, I¡¯ve got it! H Truth be told, Wang Ye hadn¡¯t given it much thought yet. His goal was to attend the military academy and become an officer. He didn¡¯t anticipate running around before reaching the academy. ¡°Well, as long as you¡¯re aware. Alright, let me tell you about your Eighth Class and our Fourth Company¡¯s situation.¡± Ye Sanshi fully embraced his role as an experienced class monitor. Although he was no longer Wang Ye¡¯s class monitor, he genuinely looked out for Wang Ye. In a matter of minutes, he briefed Wang Ye on the Fourth Company and the Eighth Class¡¯s basic situation, including details about the individual veterans in Class Eight. On the whole, the officers in Class Eight were decent. Maintaining the rank of sergeant was no easy feat. Aside from the four sergeants, Ye Sanshi described the other two elite privates as neither outstanding nor subpar. Their training standards fell in the middle range compared to soldiers in the same batch. However, one of them had a peculiar habit. He always carried two packs of cigarettes, one good and one bad. Whenever he spotted the class monitor¡¯s secretary distributing the good cigarettes, he would offer them to his fellow recruits from the same batch and even other classes, cautioning them not to emulate him. Naturally, Wang Ye readily agreed. Who needed to learn that kind of behavior? After conversing for over ten minutes, Ye Sanshi escorted Wang Ye back to the dormitory building. Ye Sanshi returned to his class, while Wang Ye resumed folding his blanket. At six o¡¯clock, the wake-up call echoed, waking up all the recruits. Following a three-kilometer march, Wu Jianfeng remained silent and dismissed everyone, instructing them to return to their dorms. The level of training resembled the initial stages when they had just joined the recruit company. Clearly, this didn¡¯t align with the reputation of the Iron Blood Fourth Company. However, all the recruits understood that this lighter training regimen was due to Deng Hai¡¯s actions at the outset. After breakfast and before the drill, a whistle sounded from downstairs. ¡°Change into your regular clothes, grab your stools, and assemble downstairs!¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s voice accompanied the whistle.. Chapter 226 - Chapter 226: Special Joining Ceremony Chapter 226: Special Joining Ceremony Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The auditorium was actually the cafeteria of the Fourth Company. However, the tables and chairs were all put away, and the windows were covered with black curtains. ¡°Are we going to watch a movie? Look at this in a normal exercise class. I like it!¡± ¡°Forget it. 1 have to write my feedback for the Politics class later. I¡¯d rather go to training!¡± In front of them, there was a soft voice. It was two new recruits who were mumbling. The voice was very soft, but no matter how soft it was, Wang Ye could hear it. The others beside them could definitely hear it too. This wasn¡¯t a new recruit company. There were many veterans around. One of the officers in their class turned his head and glared at them. The two of them immediately fell silent. Wang Ye didn¡¯t say anything, but he looked around. Now, the entire company was here, including the cooks who weren¡¯t there when they gathered. And not just humans, but also dogs. Hmm¡­ It was not that someone looked like a dog, but real dogs. In front of everyone, a big dog and two small dogs were actually sitting there with a very proper attitude. In fact, Wang Ye had seen these three dogs when they gathered for the morning exercise. When everyone ran, they followed behind. Qiao Xuan told Wang Ye that these were the dogs of the 4th Company. The big one was called Blackmouth, and the two smaller ones were its pups. They were all descendants of military dogs, but they were not considered official military dogs. However, in the company, they also had a high status, especially the big dog. Before the new recruits got familiar with it, it was best not to wear casual clothes and jump in front of it, or they would definitely be bitten. At first, Wang Ye didn¡¯t believe that it could recognize clothes. However, when they entered the auditorium just now, they were right at the door. These dogs had been very obedient the entire time, watching without saying a word. After everyone entered, they came in and sat down. They didn¡¯t move or walk around, which made Wang Ye very curious. He looked at the three dogs in front of him curiously, but before Wang Ye could look at them, Wu Jianfeng walked in front of everyone. With a long face, Wu Jianfeng looked around at everyone and then shouted in a deep voice, ¡°Next, follow the rules and don¡¯t speak. Watch carefully!¡± Wang Ye originally thought that he would go up and lecture him. After all, he didn¡¯t talk much about morning exercises. Now, he had moved a small bench over and sat there during the exercise class. Wasn¡¯t this the preparation for the ideology class? Who knew that he would be so straightforward? Soon, Wu Jianfeng walked to the side again. A piece of fluorescent cloth was placed on the wall behind where he had been standing. The projector hanging above everyone¡¯s head lit up. ¡°Ah!¡± A shrill female scream came from the speakers on both sides, giving Wang Ye a fright. The moment the video started, it was like a bolt of lightning had struck. Not only Wang Ye, but the two recruits sitting in front obviously felt the same. However, Wang Ye was not in the mood to think about it or complain. Because the image was shown. The scene showed a few characters that were often seen in war movies. They were crazily chasing after ordinary civilians in tattered clothes. The bayonet would stab the moment it caught up. Those who ran far away were directly shot. On the screen, smoke rose everywhere as the people fled in panic. However, they were like demons, killing the people everywhere with ferocious smiles. Wang Ye clenched his fists tightly, and his eyes turned red. However, this was only the beginning. All kinds of behaviors that broke the bottom line appeared on the screen. Beheading competitions, machine gun shooting, burning, killing, looting, all kinds of atrocities¡­ Wang Ye gritted his teeth as he watched. He recognized it, and there was a voice and narration in the movie that clearly explained what was going on. The Beijing Massacre in 1977. Of course, Wang Ye knew about this period of history. He had learned about it during compulsory education, but in his two lifetimes, Wang Ye had never watched such a documentary. In the past, he had only seen some pictures and reports. He hated it back then, but at this moment, the vivid scene was accompanied by a narration. ¡°Woof woof woof!¡± In front of them, the three dogs of the 4th Company could not keep quiet. They kept barking at the ferocious characters on the screen. A few veterans went forward to hug them and comforted them to stop their barking. Nearly two hours. The documentary lasted for nearly two hours. Wang Ye kept staring at the screen, his eyes bloodshot. To be honest, the new recruits even had a lot of educational classes. The educational classes in the classroom were accompanied by some pictures and even movies. However, Wang Ye had never been so agitated and unable to calm down. His heart seemed to have swelled up a few times. He clenched his fists tightly, and the blood in his body seemed to be steaming. Looking at the Japanese on the screen, Wang Ye wished that he wasn¡¯t reborn here, but in the 37th year. It was too infuriating. In fact, Wang Ye wasn¡¯t the only one whose emotions were fluctuating violently. The entire 4th Company, although there wasn¡¯t much noise during the process of watching the disciplinary film, let alone the veterans, the recruits ¡®eyes were all red, and some even had tears on their faces. They couldn¡¯t help but shed tears when they saw their compatriots being tortured in the video. The images and sounds stopped. Wu Jianfeng¡¯s eyes were also red. He clenched his fists and stood in front of the screen again. ¡°Is there anything you want to say?¡± ¡°Report, 1 want to take revenge and kill these animals.¡± ¡°Report, we must strengthen our national defense and train hard to prevent this from happening again.¡± The two recruits from the training camp quickly stood up. Wang Ye didn¡¯t get up. His fists were still clenched tightly, and he couldn¡¯t quite walk out of the scene just now. ¡°Wang Ye!¡± Wu Jianfeng looked over and directly called out names. Wang Ye gritted his teeth and stood up, ¡°Sir, I hate that I was born at the wrong time, but 1 swear that if 1 ever meet those soldiers in the future, 1 will make them pay with their blood!¡± When Wang Ye said this, his gaze was unprecedentedly sharp. These were the most sincere words in his heart. These words were too far away. Wang Ye also knew that it was almost impossible to see such a scene in society now. At the very least, he had never seen such a scene in the next decade or so in the timeline of his rebirth. However, Wang Ye knew that some international military competitions and activities would involve soldiers from many countries, including those soldiers. Blood for blood. If he couldn¡¯t return to the past, he would vent his anger on the modern day version of those soldiers. There was no need to talk about rationality, let alone the fact that the people who made the mistake were not the same group of people. Wang Ye only knew that they were of the same race, and he was of the same blood as the people who were tortured and killed in the disciplinary film. ¡°Sit down!¡± Wu Jianfeng didn¡¯t comment on Wang Ye¡¯s words. After letting Wang Ye sit down, he didn¡¯t order anyone else. He looked around at the crowd and said in a deep voice, ¡°Soldier, I don¡¯t know what you think of this profession, nor do I know what you think of this profession in a peaceful era. I don¡¯t even know why you came to join the army. However, what 1 want to tell you now is: Soldiers are the security of a country and a nation. They are the safety of our parents, brothers, and sisters. Did you see the scene just now? I believe you all know that this is not fiction, but history. It had really happened, and reality was even crueler and bloodier than this disciplinary film. 300,000! 300,000 of our compatriots were slaughtered here. However, during the entire war, the entire modern history¡­ Our sacrifices are calculated in tens of millions. Why? It¡¯s because our country was weak, our army was weak, and our weapons and equipment were weak. Peace has never depended on charity from others. A country does not have its own powerful army. Our recent history, the disciplinary film just now, is a lesson.¡± Looking at everyone, Wu Jianfeng¡¯s voice contained something that was unclear. ¡°Comrades, soldiers, the past is history, but times have changed, but the environment has not. The disputes between countries continued. And in this era, we are wearing these clothes. Do you still want to see this scene repeat itself?¡± No! Everyone¡¯s faces turned red as they roared loudly. At this moment, it was as if everyone wanted to use this voice to vent all their frustrations. It was as if they wanted to use this voice to travel through history and return to the era of the documentary to change that tragedy. At this moment, the three military dogs raised their heads and barked. ¡°Very good. 1 believe that you are saying this from the bottom of your hearts.¡± ¡°Because 1 know that you are a good man with the blood of the country flowing in you!¡± Wu Jianfeng said in a deep voice. After saying this, Wu Jianfeng said loudly, ¡°Open the windows, everyone stand up!¡± The projector was turned off, and the fluorescent screen went up. Wu Jianfeng, as well as the captain instructor whom Wang Ye had met in the morning and whom he had spoken to, also stepped forward and stood side by side with Wu Jianfeng. ¡°Next, 1 announce that the year io Iron Blood Fourth Company¡¯s new recruit ceremony officially begins.¡± Chapter 227 - Chapter 227: Third-Class Merit? Or Second Class Merit Chapter 227: Third-Class Merit? Or Second Class Merit Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Wang Ye knew that there was a company entry ceremony, but he and the other recruits didn¡¯t expect it to come so suddenly. There was no warning. ¡°The Iron Blood Fourth Company is a place where the bloodline of heroes is passed down. It has been eighty-two years since its establishment¡­¡± In front of everyone, Wu Jianfeng used a solemn and weighty tone to recount the company¡¯s history. ¡°It is my honor to take up this banner and assume command of the Iron Blood Fourth Company!¡± Wu Jianfeng gazed at the flags held by a few officers. Then, he looked at everyone again and declared loudly, ¡°1 am also honored to witness your induction.¡± In the auditorium, nearly 30 recruits stood before him. Some of the veterans left, while others flanked the newcomers. ¡°Warriors, the Iron Blood Fourth Company boasts a glorious tradition, and the blood of heroes runs through its veins!¡± ¡°In this unit, there have been five war heroes and sixteen first-class meritorious officers.¡± Wu Jianfeng continued, ¡°In this unit, we have achieved five collective first-class merits and twelve collective second-class merits¡­¡± Each of them spoke a sentence, and the company¡¯s illustrious history shone brightly today. Following that, the introduction was concluded. At the door behind them, the veterans who had earlier exited returned. Unlike before, each of them now carried a rifle. These weren¡¯t the 81-bar rifles of the recruit company but the 95-form. The Fourth Company¡¯s induction ceremony included the ¡°spear ceremony.¡± In the recruit company, the firearms used by everyone had been collected, and now, the new company members needed to be issued new rifles. The twenty-eight recruits were repositioned and scattered. Then, the 28 sergeants each held a rifle, standing face to face with the recruits. Opposite Wang Ye stood Zhou Qi. ¡°Comrade Feng Jianze!¡± ¡°Here!¡± Starting with the first squad, the sergeant facing the recruits in the front row began to speak. ¡°1 hereby bestow upon you a Type 95 rifle, with the serial number XXX!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± ¡°Comrade Ye Kai, now¡­¡± The gun ceremony had a different rhythm than that of the new recruits. This time, the veteran squad leaders faced each other and swiftly distributed the rifles. One person finished, and the next began. In a short time, all 28 recruits received their new rifles. The veterans still stood before everyone. ¡°From this moment onward, you are members of the illustrious Fourth Iron Blood Company.¡± Comrades, if a war were to erupt at this very moment, with the enemy right in front of you, would you dare to wield your steel rifles and confront the enemy head-on?¡± ¡°I dare!¡± ¡°I dare!¡± ¡°I dare!¡± ¡°Comrades, if the enemy were to invade at this moment and you were required to sacrifice your life to protect the motherland, the people, and our compatriots, would you dare to sacrifice yourself?¡± ¡°Be prepared at all times!¡± With a question and answer, the fervor stirred by the disciplinary film still burned within them. In this moment, the group of recruits shouted their slogans with deafening enthusiasm. ¡°Alright, fix bayonets, new recruits!¡± Wu Jianfeng shouted loudly. In front of the new recruits, the veterans facing each other drew their bayonets from their belts. Then, with a satisfying click, each recruit¡¯s rifle was fitted with a bayonet by their veteran squad leaders. ¡°Best of luck!¡± As Zhou Qi attached the bayonet to Wang Ye¡¯s rifle, he looked at Wang Ye and offered words of encouragement. ¡°Yes, class monitor!¡± ¡°The Unfailing Banner¡­¡± An impassioned song filled the air. It wasn¡¯t particularly melodious, and it lacked a proper tune, but the lyrics resonated with strength. Therefore, the new recruits followed the lead of the veterans and sang it together. Following that, the recruits took their turns stepping forward to sign their names on the company flag. ¡°Wang Ye, by signing this, you become the 3,988th warrior of the Fourth Iron Blood Company. Remember, wherever you go in the future, you are the 3,988th warrior of the Fourth Iron Blood Company.¡± Kang Hua held the pen with both hands and gazed at Wang Ye with a solemn expression. ¡°Yes, 1 will always remember that I am the 3,988th warrior of the Fourth Iron Blood Company. No matter where I go, that identity will never change.¡± After making this oath, Wang Ye took the pen and inscribed his name on the flag. At this moment, Wu Jianfeng was actually watching Wang Ye. When Wang Ye finished signing, Wu Jianfeng glanced towards the door. The dust had finally settled. Wu Jianfeng breathed a sigh of relief. ¡°I believe a second-class merit might be a bit excessive. While Wang Ye¡¯s performance has been exceptional, he¡¯s already earned two third-class merits in such a short span. The military newspapers are still reporting and promoting his achievements. If he were to receive another second-class merit now, he might become famous throughout the entire army.¡± At the division headquarters, as Wang Ye participated in the company entrance ceremony, a meeting was taking place regarding his commendation. The division headquarters had also received Deng Hai¡¯s interrogation statement. Although the division leaders were infuriated with him, he had already been sent to the military court, so there was no need for further punishment from the division headquarters. Now, the main focus was on Wang Ye. This recruit had played a significant role in Deng Hai¡¯s incident, and it was time to recognize his contributions. However, there were differing opinions within the division headquarters on how to reward him. The deputy division commander who had just spoken continued in a serious tone, ¡°This situation itself is embarrassing. Personally, 1 think we can delay the third-class merit for now.¡± After a momentary pause, he glanced at the others and continued, ¡°If we award him another third-class merit at this moment, Wang Ye will become the army¡¯s poster child, and he¡¯ll surely attract significant attention. With his newfound fame, the Deng Hai incident will also become widely known within the army and possibly even outside it.¡± ¡°At that point, our superiors might lose face.¡± ¡°It might not be that dire. We don¡¯t have to make a big spectacle out of the award. We shouldn¡¯t negate a warrior¡¯s contributions because of these concerns,¡± another colonel chimed in. ¡°If Wang Ye hadn¡¯t intervened promptly in this incident, the consequences for our division could have been even more severe. Therefore, I propose awarding Wang Ye a second-class merit. However, we could stipulate that this merit should not be publicized.¡± This colonel, who was also a deputy division commander, had a different perspective. At this moment, the three key figures at the conference table had yet to voice their opinions. The division commander turned his gaze toward the director. After a brief contemplation, the director expressed his thoughts, ¡°In accordance with our military tradition, a mistake is a mistake, and a merit is a merit. Suppressing the enthusiasm of outstanding soldiers in such a manner would be counterproductive. Therefore, I concur with Deputy Division Commander Zhang¡¯s proposal.¡± The division commander then continued, ¡°This incident is undeniably serious. The Iron Bones Heroes Regiment, and indeed the entire division, must emphasize ideological education. Additionally, we should conduct a thorough review of this year¡¯s new recruits.¡± ¡°However,¡± he paused, ¡°this recruit, Comrade Wang Ye, played a significant role in averting a major crisis. He prevented our division from becoming embroiled in a major controversy and, more importantly, safeguarded the public¡¯s safety and upheld the image of our military by nipping the danger in the bud.¡± After a moment of reflection, the division commander made a decision, ¡°Here¡¯s what we¡¯ll do: We¡¯ll delay the awarding of merit for a period of time. We¡¯ll wait until the military court has reached a verdict on Deng Hai¡¯s case and the incident has faded from public attention before we confer the merit.¡± ¡°For now, let¡¯s keep this a secret.¡± Unbeknownst to Wang Ye, the third-class merit he believed he was receiving had been elevated to a second-class merit. In Wang Ye¡¯s reasoning, he hadn¡¯t sustained any injuries, so he couldn¡¯t fathom receiving a second-class merit. The primary reason was that Deng Hai had only brandished a knife at him and hadn¡¯t harmed anyone else. However, some evaluations weren¡¯t based solely on whether the individual making the contribution had been injured. By this standard, first-class merits could only be awarded posthumously to family members. Merit distinctions depended on the overall impact of the incident and the specific role an individual played in it. Undoubtedly, Wang Ye had played a pivotal role in the Deng Hai incident. Had Deng Hai made contact with Jiang Ting without Wang Ye¡¯s vigilance, the consequences could have been so severe that even the division headquarters might have been shaken. Chapter 228 - Chapter 228: Finding Out the Truth Chapter 228: Finding Out the Truth Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation After the ceremony concluded, the entire company was escorted back to the dormitory. He didn¡¯t engage in any further training. In reality, the new recruits had just departed from the company, so it wasn¡¯t feasible for them to immediately begin their training. For instance, Wang Ye needed to store his sizable luggage and then commence gathering new supplies and equipment. He remained occupied until a few minutes before lunch, at which point he finally settled down. ¡°This is the company¡¯s honor room. Earlier, the company commander and the instructor spoke about our company¡¯s glorious history. However, those were merely spoken words. Now, here, you have the opportunity to witness the stories of valor behind some of them.¡± Following the meal, others began memorizing the additional rules and regulations that didn¡¯t require meticulous memorization during the recruit period in the dormitory. Meanwhile, Wang Ye was guided around by Zhou Qi. Well¡­ it wasn¡¯t exactly aimless wandering but rather acquainting himself with the company¡¯s premises. The other recruits, whether they were from the company or the training camp yesterday, had essentially completed this process the day before. Wang Ye had just arrived the previous night, so naturally, he didn¡¯t make it in time. Hence, he was currently being shown around by Zhou Qi to get familiar. In the company¡¯s honor room, Wang Ye was truly taken aback. The military flag, marred by bullet holes, old-fashioned rifles bearing the scars of battle, and an array of medals, trophies, and banners, all told a tale of their own. Each item in this place resonated with the glory of the Iron Blood Fourth Company. Behind every item lay a story. Many of these stories deeply moved Wang Ye. That was because these events spanned more than half of modern history and symbolized the blood and sacrifices of those who came before. To be honest, Wang Ye was profoundly shocked, and his heart bore the weight of this impact. This was something that even Wu Jianfeng¡¯s conversation with the instructor couldn¡¯t compare to. in This is the company¡¯s garage. Take a look, do you like this?¡± Not far from the company¡¯s dormitory building was a four-car garage. Right now, Zhou Qi walked in with Wang Ye. He patted an armored vehicle and asked with a grin. ¡°Yes, it¡¯s impressive!¡± Wang Ye had snapped out of his reverie and nodded with a slightly excited look. He extended his hand and touched the army-green tank armor. It was the first time in both of his lives that he had come into such close contact with an armored vehicle. Actually, Wang Ye had seen them before when he was running 400 meters in the camp and during the recruits¡¯ award ceremony. They weren¡¯t too far away. However, this was the first time he had actually touched one. Zhou Qi introduced with a smile, ¡°The Type 86A Infantry Fighting Vehicle is a second-generation infantry fighting vehicle in our country. It weighs about 13 tons, measures 6.7 meters in length, and is 2.9 meters wide. It can operate on both land and water.¡± Zhou Qi gave a brief overview of the vehicle¡¯s basic specifications. Afterward, he looked at Wang Ye and smiled again, ¡°Do you have a driver¡¯s license?¡± Hehe¡­ No, but 1 can drive!¡± Wang Ye chuckled and admitted. As he said this, Wang Ye couldn¡¯t help but mock himself inwardly. His family was wealthy, and they had a car. His father¡¯s car was even a Mercedes-Benz. However, even after finishing the college entrance examination, he hadn¡¯t thought of getting a driver¡¯s license for a long time. He spent most of his days playing games. Now that he had transmigrated, he would have to consider obtaining a driver¡¯s license in the future. ¡°Hehe, as long as you know how to drive, it¡¯s fine. When we get to that stage of training, I can let you have a go at driving!¡± ¡°Uh¡­ Class monitor, is it really okay if I don¡¯t have a driver¡¯s license?¡± Wang Ye was genuinely surprised. It would be a lie to say he didn¡¯t want to drive it. This was a tank! What man wouldn¡¯t want to drive one? In truth, he had claimed he could drive to seize the opportunity, but he genuinely desired to drive it, even though he didn¡¯t possess a driver¡¯s license. ¡°Actually, I don¡¯t have a driver¡¯s license either. Only Zhuo Zicheng has one in our class,¡± Zhou Qi admitted. ¡°This requires training and then a test,¡± Zhou Qi explained with a grin. Looking at Wang Ye, he continued, ¡°This time, if any of you three are willing and show talent in this area, you can sign up for the training.¡± After a brief pause, he added, ¡°But you don¡¯t have to rush. You¡¯ll have the opportunity and time to take the test in the future. Just as you said, you know how to drive even without a driver¡¯s license, right? It¡¯s the same here. Plus, we don¡¯t have to worry about you getting pulled over by traffic police or hitting someone. When the training ground is empty, you can just practice!¡± For the soldiers of the mecha regiment, driving a tank was a fundamental skill. They not only drove them but also had to maintain and repair them. Of course, starting and repairing a tank was relatively straightforward. It wasn¡¯t necessary to become a professional mechanic. The goal was to ensure the pilot¡¯s safety during real combat. If the vehicle lost its pilot, it would be rendered useless. However, what Zhou Qi didn¡¯t mention was¡­ Normally, without a driver¡¯s license, you could only drive by yourself once you reached the rank of sergeant. Unless the squad leader had a particular interest in a private and made an exception, it was nearly impossible for them to let you take the wheel. At most, they would teach you while sitting beside you. You¡¯d be involved in vehicle maintenance and track replacement. If you truly wanted to operate the vehicle, you had to undergo pilot training. For now, you can get familiar with the situation. Then, you can obtain your license and become a professional driver before getting behind the wheel¡­ After opening the door of the Class Eight vehicle, Zhou Qi took Wang Ye on a tour of the vehicle. Following that, he guided Wang Ye through other areas of the Fourth Company. In the afternoon, the real training commenced. However, this training session wasn¡¯t about acquiring new skills or knowledge, nor did it involve any combat vehicles. The entire class was assembled on the training ground, starting with forming up. The squad leader aimed to assess the three recruits¡ªor more precisely, the foundational abilities of the recruits from the two training camps. At the same time, two soldiers were also required to participate. Zhou Qi wanted to see if these two had regressed during his three-month absence. Additionally, it served as a demonstration for the recruits. This was part of a longstanding tradition. New recruits would visit the company, and the experienced soldiers would showcase their capabilities, making it easier to train the newcomers later on. However, the two first-class soldiers from class eight hesitated when they saw Wang Ye and didn¡¯t seem eager to step forward for the demonstration. They were well aware of Wang Ye¡¯s performance in the recruit company assessment. What a prodigy. Wouldn¡¯t they embarrass themselves if they demonstrated in front of him? Nevertheless, they had to do it. Perhaps that was exactly what Zhou Qi had in mind. While instructing the recruits from the other two training camps, Zhou Qi also targeted the two first-class soldiers in his class. ¡°Turn left! Turn around!¡± On the training ground, Wang Ye, the other three privates, and the two first-class soldiers were constantly in motion under Qiao Xuan¡¯s commands. ¡°Look at yourselves. Do you think your positioning is flawless?¡± ¡°Details, details. Is this how they teach you in your training camp?¡± ¡°Who¡¯s your recruit squad leader?¡± From the very start of the formation, Zhou Qi didn¡¯t spare four out of the five individuals from his scrutiny. He even knocked the hats of the two seasoned soldiers askew. ¡°I won¡¯t be around for a while, and it seems like you guys have been slacking off. Look at how you¡¯re standing there. In terms of spirit, energy, and attitude, even the new recruits outshine you. Qiao Xuan, have you been taking proper care of them lately?¡± ¡°Yes, it¡¯s my fault!¡± Qiao Xuan glanced at the two of them and offered a sincere apology. At that moment, Luo Yang and Wei Qinghai¡¯s hearts sank. Oh no, the vice-captain admitted his mistake! Or were they mistaken? This was not good. In reality, even if the veterans from other classes had a demonstration process, they wouldn¡¯t have had the veterans participate in the formation. After all, once the new recruits completed their training, they weren¡¯t assigned to the guard company or the honor guard. There was no need for them to practice formations any longer. Given these circumstances, it was only natural for the veterans to lag behind the recruits. Zhou Qi simply wanted to single them out and use them as an example. It couldn¡¯t be helped. This year, he had to shoulder a significant burden. Even though he had brought Wang Ye along, as a squad leader, he couldn¡¯t solely rely on a few outstanding recruits in the squad. While individual accomplishments of soldiers in a class brought credit to the class monitor, the overall performance of the entire class was also a crucial assessment factor. Now that he was shouldering such a significant responsibility, he felt immense pressure. Naturally, he needed to distribute this pressure. ¡°17.31 seconds, 17.05 seconds.¡± On the tactical training ground, two veterans were the first to complete the climb. Their results were remarkable compared to the previous recruit company assessment. In contrast to the recruits from the two training camps, their performance was far superior. The recruit named Peng Yuhang took 22 seconds to complete the climb. As for Zhang Wen, he took over 26 seconds. Neither of them came close to reaching excellence. It seemed that there weren¡¯t any standout soldiers from the division training camp. The competition was fierce. The division headquarters and the units directly under it would make their selections first. Afterward, the division headquarters would choose the units below, and then the troops and companies would be randomly assigned. In such a scenario, there were hardly any elite candidates left to pick from. This was precisely why the division headquarters wanted to establish a training camp for new recruits, and all the regiments below were eager to keep a company for their exclusive training. If they were all grouped together for training, there would be no exceptional soldiers left to pick! ¡°Alright, 15.37 seconds!¡± When Wang Ye emerged from the tactical net, it left everyone astonished. The two recruits exchanged impressed glances, thinking that this result was quite rare among the more than 2,000 individuals in their recruit training base. As for the two first-class soldiers, they felt somewhat desensitized and didn¡¯t dare to meet Zhou Qi¡¯s gaze. In this moment, both of them were secretly cursing. ¡°Why did this prodigy have to end up in our class?¡± After berating Wang Ye, they turned their anger toward Deng Hai, ¡°Fucking fool, how could you try to run away and be a deserter? And you¡¯re even deserting under our class monitor.¡± Initially, they had thought they would take turns being the new recruits and the veterans each year. After enduring a year as the newcomers, they expected to move up the hierarchy and have new recruits below them. But now, there was someone beneath them, and the other two recruits were merely average. But Wang Ye was exceptional! They could already anticipate the harsh discipline Zhou Qi would impose on them later. Look at this, even Wang Ye, a recruit, is performing so admirably. Are you two veterans so inept? Just military rank and no skill? Go and practice!¡± At this moment, the two privates seemed to foresee the gloomy path that lay ahead for the next year. How unfortunate! Event after event, the two privates¡¯ opinion of Wang Ye shifted from their initial stance: What was there to be proud of? Several dozen recruits ranked first consecutively. Their attitude of arrogance had transformed into¡­ Fuck! Is this even human? Stop showing us up like this; you¡¯re making us appear useless! As for the two first-class soldiers, every time they were asked to demonstrate, it felt like they were marching to their execution ground. Looking at the other classes, the privates¡¯ demonstrations allowed them to flaunt their skills in front of the recruits. Whether it was crawling tactics, demonstrating reverse assassination exercises, or throwing grenades and running three kilometers, they could confidently show off after a year of hard work. It was a leisurely and enjoyable experience. However, in Class Eight. As soon as they finished, Wang Ye would promptly humble them. in tactics, if Wang Ye couldn¡¯t excel in climbing, he wouldn¡¯t falter in a three-kilometer run. During the grenade throw, one of them reached 46 meters, while the other managed 49 meters. In the recruit company, these results would have made them top-notch soldiers. Even when Wang Ye¡¯s recruit company suffered its first loss, these numbers would have sufficed to win 50 yuan snack money. However, after Wang Ye effortlessly threw the grenade 60 meters, the two of them couldn¡¯t bring themselves to meet his gaze any longer. Chapter 229 - Chapter 229: Sniper Rifle, Position Chapter 229: Sniper Rifle, Position Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Our 4th Company is a troop with a glorious tradition. Similarly, our Fourth Company is still our Iron Bones Hero Regiment, the absolute razor sharp company.¡± On the training ground, Zhou Qi looked at Wang Ye and the other two and shouted loudly. In fact, he was mainly looking at the two recruits who had come down from the training camp. It¡¯s your honor to be assigned to the 4th Company, but I¡¯ll be frank with you, your results aren¡¯t worthy of being a soldier of the 4th Company.¡± These words made the faces of the two private soldiers turn red. However, they did not dare to make a sound. They couldn¡¯t make a sound. Not to mention Wang Ye, who was in the same class, just the two first-class soldiers were actually much stronger than them. And now, the two veterans were running around the training ground. Ten kilometers! It was not even five kilometers. Zhou Qi directly asked the two of them to go up to ten kilometers. When they heard the number of kilometers, the two children¡¯s hearts trembled. Zhou Qi pulled a long face and looked at the two of them. ¡°I don¡¯t hide things. I deny your present, but 1 hope that you can use your actions to make me agree with your future. In the fourth company, there were no weak soldiers, and there were no weak soldiers. ¡°Look at Wang Ye beside you. He¡¯s also a recruit, but he also has two shoulders and a head. Do you think you¡¯re lacking anything compared to him?¡± When he asked this question, the two recruits still didn¡¯t speak, but this time Zhou Qi didn¡¯t gloss over this question. He strode forward and pressed his face against Zhang Wen¡¯s. The distance between their faces was definitely not more than a fist. Wang Ye caught a glimpse of it. For some reason, a sentence suddenly appeared in his mind. ¡°At this distance, we¡¯re either going to fight or kiss!¡± Look at me!¡± Zhou Qi shouted. ¡°Tell me loudly, are you a man?¡± ¡°Reporting, yes!¡± I can¡¯t hear you. Are you a man?¡± ¡°Reporting, yes!¡± Zhang Wen¡¯s face turned red. At this moment, Wang Ye saw Zhang Wen spit on Zhou Qi¡¯s face¡­ Of course, his saliva had also landed on Zhang Wen¡¯s face. However, neither of them wiped it. ¡°Then do you have the confidence to look at your comrade, Wang Ye, who is also a recruit?¡± Zhou Qi continued to shout and spit. ¡°Report, yes!¡± Zhang Wen also roared with a flushed face. ¡°Alright, 1 hope you keep your word!¡± After he finished speaking, he took a step sideways and came in front of Peng Yuhang, whose scalp was numb. The same gaze, the same shout. It was obvious that Peng Yuhang was a more honest person, or rather, he was a little simple-minded. At first, he could still roar in response normally, but when he was asked if he had the confidence to look up to Wang Ye, his eyes drifted and his voice became lower. ¡°Where are you looking? As a soldier, you don¡¯t even have the courage to look up to others. Do you think you¡¯re suitable to be a soldier? If you were on the battlefield, facing an enemy that was taller than you, would you throw down your weapon, kneel down, and surrender?¡± Zhou Qi would not let him off so easily. It wasn¡¯t easy for the class to get a soldier like Wang Ye, so how could they not make full use of him? Whether it was a new recruit or a veteran, they all needed to be stimulated. Of course, he was still giving face to the three sergeants, but he would definitely hold a small meeting with them later. ¡°Report, I will not surrender!¡± At this moment, Peng Yuhang, who originally had no confidence, also looked at him with a red face and roared. Bending their knee and surrendering to the enemy was an insult that no soldier could accept. Then tell me now, do you have the confidence to look up to Wang Ye, who is also a recruit?¡± ¡°Report, 1 have confidence!¡± This time, his voice was very loud. Borrowing the strength from the stimulation just now, he shouted directly. Taking two steps back, Zhou Qi suddenly smiled. ¡°Very good, remember your words!¡± Looking at the two of them, he said this. Then, he looked at Wang Ye, who was leading the three of them, ¡°Wang Ye, your two comrades of the same age said that they want to catch up to you. Do you have any reaction?¡± At this moment, a hint of helplessness appeared in Wang Ye¡¯s eyes. He still wanted to build a good relationship with his comrades in the same year. You¡¯re forcing me away from them! Of course, although he was helpless, Wang Ye also said loudly, ¡°Sir, I welcome anyone to chase after me, but 1 guarantee that no matter who it is, they will only watch my back walk further and further away!¡± Wang Ye¡¯s words were very pretentious, but when he shouted those words, his confidence was at its peak. Nonsense, I¡¯m already cheating. If you guys can still catch up to me. Then I can¡¯t live anymore! ¡°Haha! Alright, I¡¯ll wait and see!¡± Zhou Qi laughed out loud. After laughing, he turned around and said, ¡°Let¡¯s go, follow!¡± When Wang Ye saw this guy turn around, he quickly raised his arm. He was wiping his saliva. Of course, when the two guys saw his actions, they quickly reached out and wiped their faces. It was too disgusting to be sprayed with saliva by a man¡­ Soon, the four sergeants brought Wang Ye and the other two to the armory. He took the gun, but not the 95. 95 only took one. In addition, he took a long gun with a scope, a machine gun, and a rocket launcher. Rockets, machine guns, and drums were all taken. Apart from that, there was also a pistol. However, Wang Ye saw that there were no bullets in the machine gun¡¯s drum, and the rocket from the rocket launcher looked real to Wang Ye, but he was 100% sure that it was fake. Of course, would Zhou Qi really dare to casually throw two to a new recruit like Zhang Wen? ¡°A sniper rifle! I know it, Sniper 88!¡± Following behind, Wang Ye held the pistol in his hand, while one of them held a drum magazine and the other held a rocket. Even though the two recruits had been taught a lesson after being hit, they still couldn¡¯t hide their excitement. Sniper rifles were influenced by television dramas. In fact, many boys dreamed of becoming a sniper in the army. However, the new recruits didn¡¯t even have such a thing. Now, he finally saw it. However, it was obvious that these two fellows were a little estranged from Wang Ye. Zhang Wen said so excitedly, but Peng Yuhang looked at Wang Ye, and then Zhang Wen also noticed it. The two of them immediately lost their excitement and fell silent. This made Wang Ye wipe his nose and feel a little helpless again. It seemed that this fellow soldier had really gone far! ¡°Alright, the three of you bring a stool over and sit down!¡± After returning to the dormitory, he spread out a piece of cloth and placed all the guns he had received on it. Zhou Qi ordered. Wang Ye and the other two immediately carried their small stools over and lined up in front of the cloth. Zhou Qi squatted opposite him. He reached out and picked up the Type 95 automatic rifle. Looking at the three of them, he said, ¡°After the next company, you will no longer be a new company. You will be assigned to a fixed position in the future. You have seen these weapons. They are the types of weapons in our squad.¡± The three of them didn¡¯t say anything, but at this moment, their gazes, including Wang Ye¡¯s, were all on the sniper rifle. ¡°Hehe, are you interested? Zhou Qi smiled and put down the 95 rifle in his hand. Then, he reached out and picked up the sniper rifle. With a click, he pulled the bolt. ¡°Sniper 88s are only used by the class¡¯s precision shooters!¡± Saying so, he looked at Wang Ye and the other two and said, ¡°You want to use this weapon!¡± Even Wang Ye nodded and said with a smile, ¡°Yes!¡± Of course, Wang Ye had never sniped before. He had dreamed of joining the army for two lifetimes, so how could he not have a dream of sniping? Zhou Qi laughed. ¡°It¡¯s not easy to become an accurate shooter.¡± He kept them in suspense, then looked at the three of them and said, ¡°Which one of your recruit companies has a full circle in target practice?¡± Wang Ye was stunned for a moment, then fell silent. In the recruit company he had a score of forty points. The two people on both sides were also silent. Nonsense, how could a full ring be assigned here? It had long been snatched away from the division headquarters. ¡°What about 45 points?¡± The two of them were still speechless. As for Wang Ye, he might as well mess it up. He was looking at the gun in Zhou Qi¡¯s arms. Although he couldn¡¯t answer it now, Zhou Qi was also present at the shooting range back then. It was impossible for him not to know his level. Therefore, if there were no accidents, he would definitely be able to play with this gun. Of course, Zhou Qi didn¡¯t reveal this now. He was actually saying this for the two recruits to hear. They were all recruits, so they knew what the recruits were most interested in. Under such circumstances, as the class monitor, he naturally had to be absolutely fair. Well¡­ At least on the surface. When he spoke again, he still didn¡¯t expose Wang Ye¡¯s background. He looked at the three of them and said with a smile, ¡°Alright, let¡¯s not talk about the past. In two days, the company will arrange for a shooting practice. Sniper 88. I¡¯m not afraid to tell you that the precision shooter in our class has actually retired. Currently, our class is actually lacking a precision shooter. So the three of you work hard. For this shooting practice, select the best people with rifles with 45 rings and above to be our class¡¯s precision shooters. At this moment, the two people beside Wang Ye were not excited at first. Instead, they turned their heads to look at Wang Ye. You don¡¯t have to look at Wang Ye. Recruit Wang Ye only got 40 points in his target practice. This is also the only item in his assessment that he didn¡¯t get an excellent score!¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± At this moment, the two of them were clearly stunned. Wang Ye looked at Zhou Qi and was a little speechless. Was it necessary? Why did he keep bringing up his 40 points? It wasn¡¯t like he couldn¡¯t hit the 50th ring. ¡°Alright, don¡¯t make such a fuss. Come, let me introduce the next weapon!¡± Zhou Qi smiled and didn¡¯t say much about this matter. Next, Zhou Qi introduced the Type 89 80mm rocket launcher, the Type 92 pistol, and the Type 95 light machine gun. At the same time, it also briefly introduced the job distribution within a day. In fact, there were only three positions for firearms. An assaulter with a Type 95 rifle, a Machine Gunner with a Type 95 light machine gun, and a Spitfire. As for the rocket launcher, it¡¯s not considered a weapon. According to Zhou Qi, each of you will have a chance to play with it. If you go on a mission in the future, we can even have one of these.¡± Apart from that, he also introduced the three positions of the armored vehicle, the commander, the gunner, and the driver. After the introduction, he suddenly looked at Zhang Wen and said, ¡°By the way, do you two have a driver¡¯s license?¡± ¡°Class monitor, is this the driver¡¯s license for driving a small car outside?¡± Zhang Wen asked softly. ¡°Nonsense, do you have an armored vehicle driving license?¡± Zhou Qi asked. Zhang Wen scratched his head and smiled awkwardly. Then, he said, ¡°Class monitor, i just got my Cl driver¡¯s license before 1 joined the army, is that okay?¡± ¡°Hmm, that¡¯s fine. Have you ever thought of becoming a chariot driver?¡± It was obvious that Zhou Qi¡¯s gaze on him had changed slightly, and his tone had softened. Yes!¡± Without thinking, he agreed. After agreeing, he looked at Wang Ye and Peng Yuhang beside him. ¡°Sir, i don¡¯t have a driver¡¯s license!¡± ¡°Report, i don¡¯t have it either!¡± Although he had already told Zhou Qi about it before, looking at Zhang Wen¡¯s expression, Wang Ye decided to satisfy his damn little vanity. It made him feel that he was finally stronger than him in some way. Chapter 230 - Chapter 230: A Slightly Excited Platoon Leader Chapter 230: A Slightly Excited Platoon Leader Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Zhou Qi was elated when someone from Class Eight obtained their driver¡¯s license and showed willingness to become an armored vehicle driver. The military highly valued individuals with specialized skills. For instance, consider Chef Zhang Ping¡¯an¡¯s treatment as an example. Although, in the army, a driver¡¯s position may not seem to hold a higher status than that of a cook, and even though the soldiers sometimes saluted when he drove the military transport vehicle, this didn¡¯t alter the fact that a skilled driver had a good chance of remaining in the army. ¡°Alright, you three, take a look at the regulations yourselves. Qiao Xuan, go and check on those two. The rest of you, follow me to deliver the weapons to the warehouse!¡± The brief orientation and introduction to the weaponry didn¡¯t really allow everyone to operate them right away. Because it was time to eat, and as per Zhou Qi¡¯s instructions, your positions wouldn¡¯t be decided immediately. It would take at least ten days to half a month to make decisions based on your individual circumstances. During this time, you¡¯d also need to acclimate to the lifestyle and training pace of the Fourth Company. ¡°I am a common soldier¡­¡± Outside the mess hall, the entire company was singing heartily. The three dogs from the Fourth Company sat obediently to the side of the formation. The younger dogs were well-behaved, but their barking black muzzles occasionally pointed skyward, letting out joyful ¡°Oh oh¡± sounds¡­ ¡°Wow, there¡¯s hotpot today!¡± ¡°Incredible. Is there a special occasion today?¡± Upon entering the canteen and spotting the spread of dishes on the tables, recruits from other squads appeared as though they¡¯d just discovered a whole new world, exchanging hushed and excited whispers. However, the two recruits from the eighth squad dared not utter a word, and the two first-class soldiers weren¡¯t in a mood for conversation either. They had just completed a grueling ten-kilometer run, and their legs still felt like they were floating. Moreover, today¡¯s mishap had resulted from them, causing the vice-captain to make a mistake. Additionally, that peculiar recruit was seated nearby. In this moment, they didn¡¯t even dare to breathe audibly, let alone speak. They feared that Qiao Xuan would notice their heavy panting, leading to another incident. ¡°This place is unlike the recruit company. The food here is far better. You¡¯ll get used to it in time!¡± Zhou Qi explained with a smile. Although he addressed the three recruits, his smile didn¡¯t convince the other two recruits that it was intended for them. However, at that moment, Wang Ye didn¡¯t even spare a glance at Zhou Qi. His gaze was fixed on the kitchen door. Zhang Ping¡¯an, draped in a white apron, remained silent. He communicated with Wang Ye using gestures, syncing his hand movements with the shape of his mouth to convey words. Wang Ye understood his message. ¡°I¡¯ll come find you later!¡± Zhou Qi followed Wang Ye¡¯s line of sight and chimed in with a smile, ¡°The chef from your class?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Wang Ye turned around swiftly, nodding with a grin. ¡°That¡¯s right. It¡¯s wise to maintain good relations with the cooks!¡± Zhou Qi said, wearing a friendly smile. Then, he looked at everyone. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s dig in!¡± In reality, the Fourth Company also used plates for their meals. It was a somewhat self-service system, but they still had a small duty roster, and someone would fetch food in advance. Despite the presence of the hotpot on the table, it was considered an additional dish. After the meal, they returned to the dormitory, and Qiao Xuan summoned the two first-class soldiers. It was quite evident that the vice-captain didn¡¯t intend to take them for a leisurely walk to aid digestion. The other two sergeants left the room in high spirits. Today was, in fact, a Saturday. Under normal circumstances, after transitioning to the next company, it wouldn¡¯t be as strict as the initial company. Saturdays were typically a day off. However, this week was unique. Many recruits had just switched companies yesterday, and the incident involving Deng Hai had occurred, so there was no rest. ¡°Are you adjusting well?¡± Shortly after Wang Ye returned to the dormitory following dinner, he was called over by the company commander¡¯s secretary. It¡¯s going pretty well. The class monitor and the others are taking good care of me,¡± Wang Ye replied. ¡°Nonsense!¡± Wu Jianfeng scolded, but there was a hint of a smile on his face. It was no exaggeration to say that Wang Ye was currently Zhou Qi¡¯s savior. Given the circumstances, how could they not treat him well? Wu Jianfeng walked to the conference table and sat down. He gestured to the chair opposite him. ¡°Have a seat.¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye didn¡¯t hesitate and sat down. Wu Jianfeng took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, but it wasn¡¯t Hua Zi this time, just regular cigarettes. ¡°Don¡¯t smoke anymore. Despite your exceptional physical fitness, at your age, your body is already rapidly developing. Smoking can adversely affect your physical health.¡± ¡°Captain, I never intended to smoke,¡± Wang Ye replied with a smile. Then, he inquired, ¡°Company Commander, why did you call me here?¡± To be honest, Wang Ye was quite curious. He was the one who had apprehended Deng Hai. Even though he and Ye Sanshi had estimated that he might only earn a third-class merit, a third-class merit was still a merit. When he thought about it, if he ever wanted to flaunt his achievements, he could proudly display three third-class merits on his chest. He could even add the Memorial Medal for Outstanding Soldier Trainees to his collection. Four medals, prominently displayed! Who else could boast such an achievement? Yet, Wang Ye felt that it might be a bit ostentatious. He was just entertaining the idea and didn¡¯t plan to actually do it. Of course, in his thoughts, it was a rather impressive image. After all, not showing off and not showing off were two different things. It¡¯s nothing. 1 just wanted to ask if you¡¯ve acclimated to things here!¡± Wu Jianfeng remarked casually while gazing at Wang Ye. This left Wang Ye somewhat speechless. He was certain that Wu Jianfeng knew what he was contemplating. ¡°Hehe, alright, I won¡¯t tease you any further. Let¡¯s get to the point!¡± Wu Jianfeng smiled, observing Wang Ye¡¯s expression. Then, he got up. He closed the door. Upon sitting back down, he stopped smiling and said, ¡°I attended a meeting at the main office today.¡± Wang Ye didn¡¯t say anything but leaned in to listen closely. ¡°The regiment commander¡¯s exact words were that, given your crucial role in this incident, the regiment headquarters won¡¯t discuss it for now. They¡¯re waiting for instructions from the division headquarters.¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Wang Ye looked puzzled. Wu Jianfeng continued, ¡°What this actually means is that the regiment commander may lean towards requesting a second-class merit from the division headquarters. However, he¡¯s hesitant to ask directly, so it hinges on whether the division headquarters will proactively award it to you.¡± Uh, a second-class merit? Company Commander, is that even possible?¡± Wang Ye was genuinely surprised, not just playing it cool. It truly seemed incredible. They said second-class merits were earned without much effort, but he hadn¡¯t even lost a single hair during the incident. Wang Ye couldn¡¯t help but feel that this mission wasn¡¯t particularly challenging. Just a single step forward and an elbow strike, and it could potentially result in a second-class merit? It seemed somewhat unreliable, didn¡¯t it? Wu Jianfeng flicked the ash from his cigarette and grinned. ¡°What¡¯s impossible? This matter might appear simple to you, but it holds significant weight¡­¡± Then, he suddenly stopped. ¡°Never mind. I won¡¯t dwell on this with you. You don¡¯t need to concern yourself with it. Just understand that your timely intervention with Deng Hai was a significant contribution. Of course, second-class is just a possibility. It might end up being a third-class. At any rate, the division headquarters hasn¡¯t issued any directives yet.¡± Nodding, Wang Ye hesitated briefly before asking, ¡°Company Commander, what will happen to Deng Hai now? What¡¯s his fate this time?¡± As soon as Wang Ye raised this question, the smile vanished from Wu Jianfeng¡¯s face. ¡°This guy is currently awaiting a military court trial. I estimate it will take at least three years. He will be proven a deserter and likely fined. He harmed others and himself, dragging his family down too.¡± At this point, Wu Jianfeng clenched his fists. While Kang Hua and the third-class monitor appeared to be in dire straits and faced a crucial promotion period, Deng Hai had also severely impacted Wu Jianfeng. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s not discuss him any further. Just talking about him irritates me. Let¡¯s focus on you!¡± Wu Jianfeng looked at Wang Ye and said, ¡°Go back and draft an application to join the party. Also, concerning the 400-meter obstacle course, I have only one request for you during this time. You must run it at least twice a day¡ªonce after your morning exercise and again in the afternoon. I¡¯ll speak with Zhou Qi to arrange for your participation.¡± ¡°I have only one objective. Within three months, I want you to surpass your previous results. If you could even break the instructor¡¯s record, that would be ideal.¡± ¡°Yes, I promise to accomplish the task!¡± Wang Ye replied without hesitation or bravado. Wang Ye figured that breaking the instructor¡¯s record within three months was a reasonable goal. After all, when a new recruit entered the army, their physical fitness typically reached its peak after about six months. During this time, the recruits were generally quite competitive. And currently, Wang Ye¡¯s performance in the 400-meter obstacle course was already quite remarkable. It wouldn¡¯t be unreasonable for him to shave off a couple of seconds from his previous best in another three months. ¡°Alright, give it your all!¡± Wu Jianfeng encouraged him. Then, he engaged in a conversation with Wang Ye for a while before allowing him to return. ¡°Hmm?¡± Upon returning to the dormitory, Wang Ye was taken aback. One of the ten beds in Class Eight¡¯s dormitory had been vacant previously. But now, there was a neatly laid-out blanket on that bed. It¡¯s the platoon leader¡¯s!¡± In the dormitory, Peng Yuhang, who had a rulebook in hand, noticed Wang Ye¡¯s expression and then glanced at the door. He spoke in a hushed tone, Just as he finished speaking, Wang Ye heard footsteps behind him. Zhou Qi, who had been in the dormitory earlier, entered along with the Third Platoon Leader, carrying some items. ¡°Heh, Wang Ye is back!¡± The Third Platoon Leader was quite young and greeted Wang Ye with a smile as soon as he saw him. Naturally, Wang Ye recognized him. They had already met a few times today, so it wasn¡¯t surprising that his platoon leader knew him. After all, those green stripes on the officer¡¯s shoulders were quite conspicuous. ¡°Platoon Leader!¡± Wang Ye stood at attention and saluted. ¡°Wang Ye, our platoon leader graduated from the military academy just last year, and he was one of the top students there. Considering your situation, I¡¯ve decided that he will stay in our class directly. If you have any questions in the future, feel free to reach out to our platoon leader for more insights!¡± Zhou Qi said with a friendly smile. ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye replied, looking at the platoon leader. Truth be told, Wang Ye did have some questions he wanted to ask, like what it was like to attend a military school. However, it wasn¡¯t the right time to ask such questions; they were in the middle of moving. ¡°Class monitor, let me assist you!¡± Wang Ye smiled and stepped forward to help carry some of the items from Zhou Qi¡¯s hands. ¡°No need for that. You and Zhang Wen can take the opportunity to study the regulations when we get back,¡± Zhou Qi declined with a smile. Wang Ye didn¡¯t insist. At the same time, the Third Platoon Leader, who was also carrying supplies, greeted Wang Ye with a smile and said, ¡°I¡¯ll finish packing up first. We can chat later!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye nodded, returning the smile. Indeed, Meng Wenbin was feeling somewhat excited at this moment. As the platoon leader of the Third Platoon, he had only graduated from the military academy last year and was still in his probationary period, not yet holding the official rank of first lieutenant. Furthermore, he had entered the military academy directly through the college entrance examination. Upon joining the army, the workload was challenging to describe. However, he hadn¡¯t expected that a stroke of luck would fall into his lap this time with Wang Ye being assigned to his platoon. After pondering it for a day, he had finally swallowed his pride and approached Zhou Qi, requesting that he facilitate the move from Class 7 to Class 8. Chapter 231 - Chapter 231: The Sound of a Horn in the Midnight! Chapter 231: The Sound of a Horn in the Midnight! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In the eighth grade, the third platoon leader swiftly straightened his bed. But before he could join Wang Ye for a chat, a cheerful guy appeared at the Class Eight dormitory door. ¡°Hey, Brother Wang!¡± Zhang Ping¡¯an arrived. ¡°Hey there!¡± Wang Ye was originally seated on a small stool, pretending to peruse the regulations. Upon Zhang Ping¡¯an¡¯s arrival, Wang Ye promptly rose with a friendly grin. ¡°Come on, let your comrades chat outside!¡± At that moment, Zhou Qi, who had been standing with the third platoon leader, proactively turned and greeted. This scene once again stirred envy in Zhang Wen and the other two. Comparisons were unforgiving! Look at Wang Ye; he didn¡¯t even utter a word when he memorized the questions earlier. If someone came looking for him, he didn¡¯t need to say anything; he willingly let them go for a walk. And what about them? He lowered his voice and glanced over with a solemn expression. That was the reality! ¡°Okay, thanks, class monitor!¡± Wang Ye expressed gratitude, and Zhang Ping¡¯an also chimed in, ¡°Thanks, class monitor!¡± They exited together, but they didn¡¯t wander far. They simply went downstairs to the spot where Ye Sanshi had taken Wang Ye that morning. Seated on a stone bench, Wang Ye smiled and inquired of Zhang Ping¡¯an, ¡°How was it? Did you enjoy the kitchen class?¡± Zhang Ping¡¯an¡¯s expression immediately shifted as he grumbled, ¡°It¡¯s not enjoyable, Brother Wang. You don¡¯t know; we have to wake up at 430 every morning!¡± This guy¡¯s face was already somewhat round, and although he likely intended to convey his hardship, Wang Ye found it amusing no matter how he looked at it. ¡°You must have some time for napping during the day and night, right?¡± Wang Ye grinned. Zhang Ping¡¯an¡¯s expression remained unchanged. ¡°Not in the morning. We get an hour and a half of rest in the afternoon, just like you. At night, we can sleep earlier than you; we turn off the lights and go to bed at nine o¡¯clock!¡± Wang Ye was slightly surprised, then he inquired, ¡°What time do we turn off the lights?¡± He had already turned them off when he returned last night, so he had no idea. ¡°One hour earlier than our recruit company; you guys are at 930!¡± ¡°Alright then!¡± Wang Ye nodded. In the next moment, Wang Ye noticed Zhang Ping¡¯an glancing furtively left and right. He then discreetly pulled a rolled-up black plastic bag from his pocket. ¡°Here, Brother Wang, hide this!¡± Zhang Ping¡¯an suddenly whispered and swiftly concealed the rolled-up object in the black plastic bag. ¡°What is it?¡± Wang Ye was taken aback as he took hold of it and gave it a squeeze. It was somewhat pliable but not excessively so. Moreover, when rolled into a ball inside the black bag, it wasn¡¯t particularly large; about the size of a fist, yet it had some weight to it. ¡°Shh, put it away for now. I¡¯ll tell you once you¡¯ve hidden it.¡± Wang Ye had initially been curious to see what it was, but observing Zhang Ping¡¯an¡¯s anxiety, he refrained from probing further and stashed it in his pocket. ¡°What exactly is it?¡± Wang Ye asked in a hushed tone, baffled by Zhang Ping¡¯an¡¯s behavior. Zhang Ping¡¯an smiled and whispered, ¡°It¡¯s beef, cooked. 1 braised it and cut it into pieces. It won¡¯t spoil, Brother Wang. You can take it with you. If you¡¯re training or get hungry at night, you can have this!¡± Uh¡­¡± Wang Ye gazed at him in astonishment, touched by the gesture. This guy. Patting Zhang Ping¡¯an on the shoulder, Wang Ye smiled and said, ¡°You¡¯re a good friend. Since you¡¯re so considerate, I won¡¯t refuse!¡± It would be a shame not to enjoy some beef, especially when hunger might strike during nighttime training. They weren¡¯t aware of what awaited them in the fourth Company. Nevertheless, if the new recruits had to endure a five-kilometer run after dinner and engage in some light training, they¡¯d definitely appreciate having something to fill their stomachs at night. After all, at the age of eighteen or nineteen, one could truly consume a substantial amount of food, particularly with physical training and the assistance of the system, which had pushed Wang Ye¡¯s physical abilities and other fundamental attributes beyond human limits. In reality, he could consume more than the average person. Eating in the canteen wasn¡¯t an issue for him, but there were still moments when he¡¯d feel hungry at night without anything to munch on. Now that he had some beef, it was indeed a welcome addition! In fact, Wang Ye was getting an idea. It seemed that if there was an opportunity in the future, he could procure more cooked food from outside to store in the system space. He typically stashed it there and retrieved it when he wanted to eat. If others asked, he¡¯d simply attribute it to Zhang Ping¡¯an¡¯s generosity. Hehe, the kitchen is great in that regard. They don¡¯t skimp on food, and we can grab a bite in the middle of the night when we¡¯re hungry.¡± Zhang Ping¡¯an paused for a moment, then grinned and added, ¡°But, you know, beef is technically a rationed item. This time, I traded it with Squad Leader Dog. Brother Wang, don¡¯t let this slip!¡± ¡°Uh¡­ Squad Leader Dog?¡± Wang Ye widened his eyes, puzzled. What did he mean by that? Was the beef meant for dogs? ¡°Hehe, don¡¯t fret, Brother Wang. The beef is perfectly fine and carefully selected. It¡¯s just that our company¡¯s dog squad leader eats better than us. He devours one or two pounds of beef daily. I exchanged it for three ham sausages!¡± Wang Ye gazed at him and couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit flabbergasted. Even though it didn¡¯t sound that bad, why did he feel like he was snatching food from a dog¡¯s bowl? ¡°Brother Wang, it¡¯s really not a big deal. Squad Leader Dog can¡¯t finish his portion every day!¡± Lowering his voice once more, Zhang Ping¡¯an leaned in. ¡°Brother Wang, if you ever get hungry in the future, or if it¡¯s your turn for guard duty, just give me a heads-up. I¡¯ll leave something for you to eat. That way, you won¡¯t have to rely on instant noodles like the others after being dismissed!¡± ¡°Sounds good!¡± Wang Ye didn¡¯t hesitate to accept. Why would he turn down such an offer? After a moment of contemplation, Wang Ye reached into his pocket and said, ¡°How about this? Take this back and share it with your class monitor and the others!¡± ¡°Uh¡­¡± Zhang Ping¡¯an watched as Wang Ye retrieved a pack of Chinese cigarettes from his pocket, this time leaving Zhang Ping¡¯an stunned. ¡°Brother Wang, you actually brought cigarettes with you?¡± Typically, it took new recruits about half a year to quit smoking. In the Iron Blood Fourth Company, it could take up to a year. Even in the kitchen, the rules were the same. While it might not be as stringent as in the combat units, there were still regulations to follow. However, Zhang Ping¡¯an quickly smiled again. ¡°Brother Wang, there¡¯s no need. Our class monitor is a good guy. You don¡¯t have to offer him cigarettes.¡± He politely declined. Wang Ye patted his hand and placed the pack of cigarettes in his palm. ¡°It¡¯s fine to share them occasionally to build camaraderie. I bought these cigarettes two days ago, but I¡¯m not a smoker, so I can¡¯t finish them when I return. You know smoking really affects one¡¯s physical fitness. 1 haven¡¯t even opened the pack. I¡¯ll take them off your hands now so that I don¡¯t pull them out of my pocket for no reason!¡± Wang Ye casually explained. In reality, he had placed the cigarettes in the System Space and had no intention of smoking them. However, today, Zhang Ping¡¯an had brought over beef, so Wang Ye decided to return the favor and retrieved the cigarettes. As an adult, Wang Ye understood that the bond between brothers could be pure, but one-sided giving or suffering losses constantly would strain the relationship. Such brotherhood wouldn¡¯t last long. Even if the brother in question didn¡¯t mind, others around him might start saying negative things, causing the relationship to drift apart. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll take them then!¡± Zhang Ping¡¯an accepted with a smile. Then, he looked at Wang Ye and inquired, ¡°By the way, Brother Wang, what¡¯s the situation with Deng Hai?¡± This topic seemed inevitable. Ye Sanshi had asked about it earlier in the day, and now that Zhang Ping¡¯an had come over, he felt compelled to ask as well. Wang Ye even suspected that if he encountered other students from his original class, they would also bring up the subject. After all, Deng Hai was also from Class Five. Wang Ye shook his head and replied softly, ¡°I¡¯ve already been to the military court. Let¡¯s not delve into too many details. We¡¯ll have to wait for the outcome.¡± Zhang Ping¡¯an sighed, saying, ¡°He¡¯s in a really tough spot. Our class monitor mentioned that he might end up in jail this time.¡± Zhang Ping¡¯an was unaware of Deng Hai pulling a knife on Wang Ye or his other transgressions. He only believed Deng Hai was a straightforward deserter, just like their class monitor. Only Wang Ye and those who went to apprehend Deng Hai¡¯s group, along with the regiment commander and division commander, were privy to the full story. ¡°Brother Wang, do you think this is necessary? If he had known today would come, he would have either retreated earlier or not joined the army at all!¡± Zhang Ping¡¯an mused. ¡°They say being a soldier is an honorable duty, but because of this, his whole life is ruined!¡± Wang Ye shook his head and redirected the conversation, stating, ¡°Let¡¯s not dwell on that topic any longer. Deng Hai is not just a soldier, actually.¡± With that, Wang Ye closed the discussion and changed the subject. ¡°Do you know where Qin Li and the others have gone? Have you seen them around?¡± ¡°No, I¡¯ve actually been outside with everyone these past two days. The main team was searching, and we were providing logistics support. We even took the food truck out¡­¡± After conversing with Zhang Ping¡¯an for over ten minutes, a whistle sounded. ¡°Let¡¯s go. We¡¯ll chat next time. We should head back now.¡± It wasn¡¯t an emergency assembly or anything crucial. It was just that it was nearing seven o¡¯clock, and it was time for the evening news. ¡°I¡¯ve received a notice from my superior. Starting today, the entire company will cancel all leaves for the next three months!¡± During the roll call, Wu Jianfeng delivered an order that sent shockwaves through all the seasoned soldiers in the company. On the other hand, Wang Ye and the other recruits remained unfazed. Leave? For conscripts, that was a distant dream. Well, some may still harbor fantasies, but most recruits knew better. It wasn¡¯t usually their turn to go on leave. Considering Wang Ye¡¯s performance, he might have had a chance, but for now, it was fine to stay put. It was just three months, and the recruits hadn¡¯t gone on leave in three months, so what was there to fuss about? After lights out, Wang Ye lay on his bunk, contemplating how he would spend the following day and what the week after would entail. He had just returned to the company, so Wang Ye was genuinely curious about what lay ahead. In a daze, he felt like he had only recently fallen asleep when¡­ ¡°Woo!!¡± The sound of the emergency assembly siren jolted Wang Ye, causing his eyes to snap open. ¡°Hurry up¡­ Move it!¡± In the dormitory, both Zhou Qi and the third platoon leader were already urging everyone. Without needing any further prodding, Wang Ye swiftly threw off his blanket. ¡°Damn, it¡¯s the emergency assembly siren, not sentry duty. Did something major happen in the middle of the night?¡± Wang Ye heard a voice from the side. It wasn¡¯t a fellow recruit but Wei Qinghai, who had two packs of cigarettes on hand. ¡°Don¡¯t waste time talking, get a move on!¡± Qiao Xuan snapped. Simultaneously, his actions weren¡¯t sluggish either. Wang Ye didn¡¯t even glance around; from start to finish, he efficiently packed his backpack. Hurry, both of you, move faster. What¡¯s going on with your recruit company!¡± Wang Ye had already slung his backpack over his shoulders. At this moment, a voice came from the side. Wang Ye turned his head to see Zhou Qi berating Zhang Wen and the other two with a stern expression. Zhang Wen had already retrieved the small yellow basin and was stowing it away, showing reasonable speed. However, Peng Yuhang was still struggling to stuff his blanket into his backpack. Zhou Qi rushed over to assist Peng Yuhang. ¡°Hurry up, I¡¯ll head out first!¡± Once the third platoon leader had finished, he dashed toward the exit. As the platoon leader, he needed to assess the situation in the other two squads. In roughly three minutes, the entire company had gathered in front of the company building after retrieving their weapons and gear from the armory. ¡°We¡¯ve received an urgent message from our superiors. There are terrorists planning to attack our regimental headquarters. Our superiors have ordered us to eliminate all the enemies!¡± Standing before the formation, Wu Jianfeng wore a stern expression and bellowed loudly. At that moment, Wang Ye¡¯s eyes widened, thinking he had misheard. ¡°What nonsense! Terrorists daring to attack a field army¡¯s headquarters?¡± Had these terrorists been infected by the zombie virus? Why else would they act so recklessly? Chapter 232 - Chapter 232: Drill? A Heavy Price Chapter 232: Drill? A Heavy Price Translator: Draqon Boat Translation In fact, Wang Ye wasn¡¯t the only one harboring such thoughts. All the recruits, and even some veterans, found themselves in a bewildered state. What on earth! How could this be happening? Though they may not be spies, they weren¡¯t naive. However, it didn¡¯t take long for everyone to grasp that this was a darn drill. It was because the company commander had dispatched personnel to the armory for equipment transfer. He had donned a tactical vest and helmet, with a small box affixed to his firearm. Wang Ye was initially clueless about the procedure; it was Zhou Qi and the other seasoned veterans who aided the three recruits. Of course, after observing it once, Wang Ye would be able to replicate it the next time. Deputy class monitor, why are we practicing in the dead of night?¡± For the first time, Wang Ye and the rest settled into the armored vehicle. Zhang Wen couldn¡¯t resist asking. Is there a schedule for war?¡¯1 Qiao Xuan shot back, and Zhang Wen immediately hung his head in embarrassment. The infantry vehicle was compartmentalized into passengers and carriers. Among the three passengers, the captain and the driver occupied the front, with the gunner situated relatively close. Currently, there were seven seats in the vehicle. Wang Ye s side had four individuals, three recruits, and Qiao Xuan, the deputy. Behind them were the three platoon leaders and two first-class soldiers. For a while, only the engine¡¯s rumble filled the vehicle. However, not long after the engine s roar, everyone was abruptly ordered to disembark from the vehicle. They found themselves on a vast field not far from the camp¡¯s entrance. At this moment, all the troops in the camp had gathered. The headlights of various tanks served as makeshift illumination. The regiment commander stood atop an armored vehicle. Comrades, the higher-ups are gravely dissatisfied with us regarding the deserter incident,¡± he declared via a loudspeaker. They think we re utterly inept. A whole regiment couldn¡¯t apprehend a single recruit who went AWOL. It¡¯s¡­ I¡¯m almost too embarrassed to say it. In truth, I even wondered if we¡¯ve enjoyed peace for far too long. The soldiers of our Iron Bones Hero Regiment seem to have lost their iron resolve.¡± The regiment commander¡¯s gaze was piercing, visible to Wang Ye from his position among the four companies. ¡°Comrades, this desertion incident is a stain on our honor, a disgrace to the entire regiment. Therefore, I accept the punishment handed down by the higher-ups. But 1 didn¡¯t take any action due to their doubts about our regiment. Because I believe that our regiment is still one capable of fighting. The Iron Bones spirit lives on! The regiment commander asserted firmly. After these words, he bellowed, ¡°Now, it¡¯s rime to cleanse this shame. The division headquarters¡¯ reconnaissance company is coming here to carry our the execution. I¡¯ve been sitting at my headquarters, unguarded. If the soldiers of the division¡¯s reconnaissance company can infiltrate my regimental headquarters, it means that all of you are worthless, and I¡¯m just as useless. Our entire regiment, from top to bottom, will undergo a significant overhaul, or even face direct disbandment.¡± To be honest, Wang Ye, standing below, was left dumbfounded. He never anticipated that a simple matter involving Deng Kai¡¯s arrest and military court trial would escalate to this extent. Execute it! According to the regiment commander, this could potentially lead to the complete dissolution of rhe entire regiment. What an immense price to pay. ¡°Comrades, let¡¯s not dwell on words. If you¡¯re still a soldier, a member of rhe Iron Bones Hero Regiment, then demonstrate your strength now. Prove to me and the higher-ups that you¡¯re nor defeated, that you can still fight.¡± After concluding his speech, the regiment commander wasted no time, not allowing the committee or the chief of staff to respond. Time was of the essence. They had received this order only a short while ago, a direct mandate from the division headquarters without prior warning. The situation was undeniably dire, and there was no room for delay. Everyone boarded their vehicles. Amidst the rumbling noise, the armored vehicle carrying Wang Ye and Class Eight resumed its journey. The atmosphere inside the vehicle turned solemn. Despite it being a drill, everyone felt that this exercise held a greater sense of danger than actual combat, especially after the regiment commander¡¯s words. In real combat, it would be impossible to dismantle the Iron Bones Hero Regiment. But now¡­ Now, I¡¯ll impart some counter-reconnaissance techniques to you three! Inside the vehicle, Qiao Xuan, Wang Ye, and the two other rookies sat in a row. He addressed Wang Ye and the others. There was no other choice. The situation had arisen suddenly, and they hadn¡¯t received training yet. Thus, they had to make the most of this car ride for instruction. He would teach as much as possible, and Wang Ye and the others would absorb as much as they could. Scouts excel at camouflage and infiltration. Even though there¡¯s only one reconnaissance company this time, we mustn¡¯t underestimate them.¡± Qiao Xuan didn¡¯t delve into the specifics of rhe spies. There was no need; rhe regiment commander had already unveiled the true nature of the exercise. This was more formidable than a spy attack. They could be disguised as anyone, hiding anywhere¡­ Inside the vehicle, Qiao Xuan continued his instruction. However, the noisy environment in the armored vehicle made it challenging. They couldn¡¯t see the outside, and soon after leaving the camp, the ride became far from smooth. The sudden jolts made Wang Ye feel a bit queasy. Vice¡­ Vice class monitor¡­ I¡­ I feel like vomiting! Suddenly, next to Wang Ye, Peng Yuhang¡¯s face turned tense and pale. He clutched his throat, stammering towards Qiao Xuan. But before he could finish speaking, he vomited. He covered his mouth with his hand, bending forward to expel the contents. Some of it splattered onto Wang Ye s body. It was sour and pungent, and the already unsteady tank only made the situation worse. Honestly, Wang Ye didn¡¯t initially feel carsick. While it was uncomfortable, he could tolerate it. But now, he felt the urge to vomit as well. FUCK, you should¡¯ve said something earlier! What¡¯s going on?¡± The inside of rhe vehicle erupted into chaos. The two first-class soldiers sitting nearby couldn¡¯t hold back either. The car was already cramped, and with the addition of vomit, the entire space was filled with the unpleasant stench. Quick, wipe it!¡± Qiao Xuan, the deputy squad leader, who usually appeared stern with the recruits, didn¡¯t scold them now. He hastily took out a few sheets of toilet paper from his pocket and tossed them over. Wang Ye was also frantically searching his pockets. Here, if there¡¯s not enough paper, 1 have more!¡± Holding his breath, Wang Ye swiftly grabbed a sheet and covered his nose. He couldn¡¯t stand rhe smell any longer. It was awful, but vomiting would make it even worse. After covering his nose, Wang Ye started wiping away the vomit that had splattered onto him. It was highly uncomfortable¡­ There was even some on the gun, not to mention his shoes. He could only do a hasty cleanup. Hold on and close your eyes!11 Qiao Xuan was actually quire helpless. Tonight¡¯s exercise had no prior plan. The equipment for the exercise had only been moved after rhe assembly call. It was rushed, and no preparations had been made. After all, according to the original schedule, it would rake at least a week to get the recruits on board. During that week, other training would take place. However, the abrupt assembly call had disrupted all plans and led to this situation in the vehicle. There wasn¡¯t even a plastic bag available. Of course, Wang Ye did have a plastic bag containing beef that Zhang Ping¡¯an had given him. However, Peng Yuhang hadn¡¯t said anything before vomiting right away, leaving Wang Ye with no time to react. Following this incident, everyone in Class Eight was in a state of discomfort, particularly Wang Ye and Zhang Wen, who were sandwiched between Peng Yuhang. This guy didn¡¯t have just two plum blossoms; he had three. In the end, Wang Ye seriously contemplated swapping seats with the pilot up front. Up there, he could still open rhe hatch and stick his head our, but in rhe rear, despite rhe presence of a hatch, he couldn¡¯t do the same. At this moment, there was only one line of lyrics that aptly captured Wang Ye s feelings. I really want to escape, but I can¡¯t¡­¡± ¡°Soldiers must learn to endure and adapt to all unforeseen and challenging circumstances!¡¯1 shouted Zhou Qi from the front. Ordinarily, Wang Ye would wholeheartedly agree with those words, but right now, he was truly struggling. ¡°Sir, may I wear a gas mask? I¡¯m afraid 1 might vomit tool¡± Wang Ye called out, followed by, ¡°Wear it!¡± The response came from the back, and Wang Ye could easily identify it as the platoon leader¡¯s voice. Without wasting a second, Wang Ye showcased a speed even faster than during the recruit assessment. He swiftly retrieved his gas mask and donned it. Hu¡­ Upon wearing the mask, breathing became slightly more difficult than without it. However, once it was in place, Wang Ye took a deep breath and felt like he had been reborn. He could still smell it, but it was significantly reduced. After over an hour, this tank ride left a terrible impression on Wang Ye, his first-ever experience in the back of one. Unable to see the outside, they were completely cut off from any traffic information. Every second brought unexpected and unsettling surprises amidst the vehicle¡¯s jolting journey. Simultaneously, the tank was now marred by vomit and filled with an unpleasant stench. Upon disembarking, Wang Ye wasted no time and began to rinse the canteen. In fact, Wang Ye had also noticed something at this moment. It wasn¡¯t just his class. As the doors of the other classes opened, individuals tumbled out. They lay against rhe car doors, retching. Quick, gather here!¡± Wu Jianfeng didn¡¯t consider everyone¡¯s condition. He shouted for everyone to assemble immediately after exiting the armored vehicle. Hurry up¡­ Quick¡­ Help the new recruits! In the Third Platoon, Meng Wenbin removed his gas mask and rushed over to assist the two neighboring classes. Some of them were still vomiting. Even though Peng Yuhang from Class Eight had previously thrown up in the car, he was still sprawled near the car¡¯s rear upon exiting. However, Wang Ye didn¡¯t need to concern himself with his condition; Qiao Xuan, the vice-class monitor, was guiding him along. It took roughly two minutes to gather everyone. This situation left Wu Jianfeng¡¯s complexion pallid. However, he restrained his anger. Primarily because this was the new recruits¡¯ first experience riding a tank, and they were unprepared, which was understandable. Moreover, Deng Hai¡¯s incident had just occurred, so he couldn¡¯t afford to be too irritable with his troops during this period. If he were excessively harsh and irritable, and any of the more fragile recruits attempted to desert again, Wu Jianfeng would have to retire on the spot¡­ This exercise is a test from higher-ups. Iron Blood Fourth Company has already lost two soldiers. I don¡¯t want to lose a third. Sof be vigilant. Check every intersection. Keep an eye out for any uncertainties. The search teams must be even more cautious. Don¡¯t let even a mosquito pass by without notice. Do you understand? Understood!¡± The Fourth Company responded resolutely. Without further ado, Wu Jianfeng didn¡¯t say anything else. He dismissed them, and the class leaders swiftly departed with their respective classes. While still in the tank, he had already discussed the mission with the platoon leaders via radio. Now, as they disembarked, they could set their plan into motion. Chapter 233 - Chapter 233: Start of the Confrontation Chapter 233: Start of the Confrontation Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation At one o¡¯clock in the morning, apart from the border defense company and some small scattered units, all the other units of the Iron Bones Hero Regiment, including the companies stationed separately, initiated their operations. Simultaneously, their adversary, the division¡¯s reconnaissance company, disembarked from their vehicles. Naturally, they remained at a considerable distance from the Iron Bones Hero Regiment. After all, their approach was covert, not vehicular. A reconnaissance company consisted of nearly a hundred individuals. If they dared to confront tank cannons head-on, not even a speck of dust would be left behind. In this moment, near several stationary military transport vehicles, a captain addressed the nearly 100 troops before him with a stern demeanor, ¡°Usually, you all believe you¡¯re quite remarkable. You can fly to the heavens and capture the moon, and you can apprehend turtles in the five seas. Each one of you thinks you¡¯re no less capable than those special forces soldiers. Well, today is the day to put that to the test!¡± The commander of the division¡¯s reconnaissance company roared at the soldiers before him, his expression fierce, ¡°My mission requirement is to accomplish the mission without any casualties. Do you have the confidence?¡± ¡°Invincible or not, reconnaissance company, kill! Kill! Kill!¡± ¡°Alright, come on, Wang Ye, take a good look!¡± In the mountainous forest, Wang Ye followed Zhou Qi, accompanied by a first-class soldier, Luo Yang. Class Eight had already split up. They had marked areas, mountains, and buried mines. At this moment, Wang Ye observed as Zhou Qi placed the mines using a small flashlight, while Luo Yang kept watch nearby. Soon, a landmine was successfully planted. ¡°Class monitor, as long as we don¡¯t trigger the mine, they¡¯ll keep their word, won¡¯t they?¡± Wang Ye inquired in a hushed tone as he examined the buried explosive. Zhou Qi grinned. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Just because our gear isn¡¯t top-notch doesn¡¯t mean theirs isn¡¯t either. They all have cameras on them. If they actually smoke, they can¡¯t backout!¡± Wang Ye was already familiar with the nature of these mines. They were all practice explosives, including the grenades. They would detonate but wouldn¡¯t cause significant harm. However, after the blast, something akin to a smoke generator would activate. Within a certain range, it could also trigger the practice devices on everyone¡¯s bodies, causing smoke to emit from their heads. In this moment, Zhou Qi had successfully set up a landmine. Wang Ye reached into his bag and retrieved another one. They had brought a substantial number of mines and grenades for this exercise. Each person was required to carry two mines and four grenades. There were even logistics teams delivering additional grenades and mines to the frontlines. It was a necessity because the area was vast, and they were uncertain from where the enemy would attempt to infiltrate. Although the Iron Bones Hero Regiment outnumbered the reconnaissance company, it was impossible for them to encircle the enemy like an impenetrable fortress from all directions. Hence, the necessity for using grenades and mines as early warnings. After relocating, Zhou Qi explained as he worked, ¡°The scouts are highly skilled. We need to bury these explosives in unexpected places and conceal them well. We must eliminate any traces of us planting mines and moving through this area.¡± While working, Zhou Qi instructed Wang Ye, but he didn¡¯t allow Wang Ye to perform these tasks himself. Time was of the essence, and this wasn¡¯t an ideal moment for instruction. Soon, Wang Ye and the other two were navigating through the dark forest. It was challenging to move through the forest in darkness and distinguish the terrain. They could only place mines or set up hidden grenades as traps in areas where they felt there was a high probability of enemy movement. The Iron Bones Hero Regiment was not without combat prowess, as Zhou Qi¡¯s actions attested. Their mine-laying techniques were highly professional. If Wang Ye hadn¡¯t known that the mines had just been planted, he might not have detected them. Not only were the mines well-hidden, but the use of grenades as traps was also subtle. An inadvertent step could release smoke. To be frank, if Wang Ye had to walk back through the dark forest now, even with his strong memory, he might worry about stepping on a mine. Fortunately, they didn¡¯t need to retrace their steps on this mountain. The path they took to plant the mines was also their return route. There was no need to be concerned about mines in their path. After about an hour, they had used up all the grenades on hand. Wang Ye and the others returned to fetch more grenades. For the sake of this exercise, the regiment commander had spared no expense, likely allocating all available funds for the drill. Wang Ye¡¯s group of three had planted more than ten mines during the initial phase, covering a distance of three to four kilometers. In addition to the mines, they had deployed 12 fragmentation grenades. With this quantity, dismantling them after the exercise would certainly pose a significant challenge. The sky remained dark. Wang Ye retrieved his watch from his bag and checked the time; it was four o¡¯clock. However, up to this point, they had not heard any signs of enemy discovery or explosions behind them. Of course, it could be due to the fact that the mine grenades were practice munitions, and their explosions weren¡¯t very loud. If they were triggered several dozen meters away, they might not be audible. Nevertheless, these weren¡¯t concerns Wang Ye should be preoccupied with at the moment. What Wang Ye needed to focus on now was combating his drowsiness. After Class Eight finished setting up the mines, only eight of them remained, excluding the armored vehicle driver, Zhuo Zicheng, and the platoon leader, who were no longer present. They divided into two groups, each led by the squad leader and vice squad leader. They nestled on the relatively elevated terrain behind the minefield. About a hundred meters away, Wang Ye continued to follow Zhou Qi. They lay atop the mountain, in a small trench with a good vantage point. They were in position for an ambush. However, this wasn¡¯t as comfortable as planting mines earlier. It was now four in the morning. Wang Ye felt like his eyelids were in a battle. However, he couldn¡¯t afford to sleep at this moment. Or rather, he would have to wait a bit if he wanted to rest. After the ambush, they could take turns resting. Among the four of them, Luo Yang and Zhang Wen were the first to sleep. Wang Ye and Zhou Qi were on the first shift. ¡°Don¡¯t fall asleep. I have some ointment here. Want some to keep your senses sharp?¡± Zhou Qi lay next to Wang Ye. After applying ointment to his temples and under his nose, he gently squeezed Wang Ye¡¯s hand and whispered, ¡°You¡¯re welcome! Thank you, class monitor!¡± Wang Ye didn¡¯t refuse the offer. Politeness wasn¡¯t necessary in this situation. Being too polite would only lead to falling asleep. Time crawled by, and the sky gradually started to lighten. Even at six o¡¯clock, Wang Ye and the others hadn¡¯t spotted anyone. ¡°Here, 1¡¯11 give you the radio. If the company commander inquires, report the situation honestly!¡± At six o¡¯clock, Zhou Qi roused Luo Yang and the other two. After handing Wang Ye the mobile radio, he informed him that he could finally get some rest. This rest was essential because no one knew how long this exercise would extend. The scouts from the division headquarters were not crude. They would adapt their tactics based on the circumstances. They might be resting somewhere or leisurely exploring the mountains and rivers for two days. After all, there was no hard and fast rule that dictated they had to complete the mission within a single day. Of course, it wouldn¡¯t drag on for an excessively long time. However, a duration of three to five days, or even ten days to a fortnight, was not considered unusual. After all, even if they were aiming to outmaneuver the enemy, it wasn¡¯t something that could be rushed. Infiltration required meticulous planning and execution. The most important thing was accomplishing the mission. As for the time it took, a few extra days wouldn¡¯t matter. Who would be concerned about time in such circumstances? Hence, in this situation, they needed to prepare themselves for the long haul. It was absolutely impossible for them to forgo rest or sleep entirely. Chapter 234 - Chapter 234: Infiltrating, Searching, and the Hidden Function of the System Chapter 234: Infiltrating, Searching, and the Hidden Function of the System Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°The division headquarters is obviously not satisfied with our work this time.¡± In the regiment headquarters, the regiment commander was still sitting in his office. This was a drill requirement, and he was the target this time. The targets were left in the unguarded office of the regiment commander. As long as a Scout from the division entered the office, it would mean that the Iron Bones Hero Regiment had lost. At this moment, the regiment commander held a half-burnt cigarette between his fingers and glanced at the Chief of Staff and the committee members who were accompanying him in the office. He then said again, ¡°But it¡¯s not too surprising. We asked for it!¡± The chief of staff lowered his head and said with an ugly expression, ¡°This time, the main fault lies with me. The scouting platoon is directly under my command. 1 have also summarized the reasons why we couldn¡¯t catch a single recruit in three days. The main reason was that he was too focused on physical fitness during his daily training and lacked professional training that was considered from the direction of actual combat!¡± The regiment commander looked at him. ¡°That¡¯s right. There¡¯s no point in talking about this now. Right now, our priority is to get through this obstacle in front of us!¡± At this point, he turned to look out the window. ¡°It¡¯s almost dawn. There might be some eager fellows who are about to touch our defense line. Go and keep an eye on it. If there¡¯s any situation, get someone to inform me.¡± Being asked to sit in the Regiment Commander¡¯s office didn¡¯t mean that he couldn¡¯t command. Of course, it was not very convenient to give specific commands. After all, this was not the battle command room. But today, he didn¡¯t need any specific commands. After all, it was just to prevent infiltration. After the battle plan was quickly formulated by the staff officer, he only needed to choose the plan. After that, he waited. With the premise of preventing infiltration and having a plan, there was nothing that went beyond the plan. He did not need to do anything else. Of course, during the drill, the other party would definitely not follow your plan completely. Therefore, after a situation occurred, he had to constantly adjust his plans and ideas. However, these could only be judged based on the situation after coming into contact with it. After watching the Chief of Staff leave, the committee member also stood up. ¡°Then you should rest for a while. 1¡¯11 go and keep an eye on them too. 1 don¡¯t know how many days this drill will last.¡± ¡°Okay!¡± Nodding, the regiment commander didn¡¯t say anything. However, even after the commissioner left, he still didn¡¯t get up from his chair. Rest? How could he fall asleep at this time? ¡°Hey, Wang Gang, are you done drawing?¡± In a small county town more than 40 kilometers south of the Iron Bones Hero Regiment¡¯s base. At this moment, in a hotel somewhere in the county. A man with an afro sitting in front of the mirror in the room shouted toward the toilet after tearing off a piece of transparent plastic paper from his neck. ¡°Alright, alright, that¡¯s enough!¡± A man¡¯s voice came from the toilet. A few seconds later, a tall woman with long hair walked out. ¡°Haha, you¡¯re too evil!¡± The afro man who had just gotten a tattoo burst out laughing. ¡°Bastard, I haven¡¯t done my makeup!¡± The alluring woman waved her hand, and her voice was different from the male voice from before. The voice now sounded like a woman who was full of lust. ¡°Hiss.¡± The man sitting in front of the mirror trembled. He looked over and scolded with a smile, ¡°Fuck you, don¡¯t talk like that now. I¡¯ll beat you up!¡± They were soldiers from the reconnaissance company. Infiltrating, naturally, he would do anything. He could be fully armed and find a way to sneak through the forest. He could also disguise himself and infiltrate. Moreover, it was impossible for the infiltration to be completely connected. They weren¡¯t fighting an offensive or defensive battle, so how could they stay together? If he was discovered, he would be finished. Therefore, when they arrived here, they split up. At most, they would form groups of three, and many of them would form groups of one or two. For example, the two of them were now preparing to act as a couple. They were a couple who had returned to their hometown to work, and their home was in the small town next to the Iron Bones Hero Regiment. Of course, the documents and the so-called family had already been settled by them because there was really a child of this age in the family. Moreover, they had also contacted their cousin, who was actually still working outside the city, and asked him to cooperate and call home to tell them about the situation. They were prepared to go there openly by car. ¡°Wake up.¡± In a daze, Wang Ye was pushed by someone. Immediately, he reflexively tightened his grip on the gun in his arms. ¡°Is there a situation?¡± Wang Ye opened his eyes and asked Luo Yang in a low voice. ¡°No, there¡¯s a new order.¡± Luo Yang said. At this time, Zhou Qi was already packing the blanket. It was impossible to set up a tent in a field operation, but if possible, he could take out a blanket from his bag and cover himself with it. This would prevent him from catching a cold and mosquitoes. Wang Ye was the same. He quickly stood up and squatted down to put away the blanket. At the same time, Wang Ye said to Luo Yang, ¡°Class monitor, what order?¡± Although Luo Yang wasn¡¯t the class monitor, he was a first-class private, and Wang Ye was a recruit. He had to address him as class monitor. However, it was not Luo Yang who replied in the next second. Zhou Qi whispered, ¡°It¡¯s dawn, so we should focus on the search. We¡¯ll only leave two people here to keep watch. You and I will get ready. We¡¯ll go to the forest ahead and check the minefield we set up last night. At the same time, we¡¯ll search the area we¡¯re responsible for!¡± ¡°Good!¡± He quickly tucked the blanket in and carried his bag. Then, Zhang Wen and Luo Yang were left behind, while Wang Ye followed Zhou Qi and met up with the two veterans from Qiao Xuan¡¯s side. The sky wasn¡¯t too bright. Wang Ye, who was walking, secretly looked at the time. It was actually not even seven o¡¯clock. In other words, he had not slept for too long. However, now was not the time to worry about this. ¡°Wang Ye, don¡¯t touch your food. The two of us will eat one portion!¡± In the forest, the four of them moved five to six meters apart. As they were moving forward, Zhou Qi took out a compressed biscuit. It was impossible for the cooks to cook for this kind of confrontation exercise. In fact, the cooks had already turned into hidden nails somewhere with guns. They could only rely on individual rations for food. ¡°Okay!¡± Wang Ye agreed. Then, after Zhou Qi handed over half a serving of compressed biscuits, Wang Ye quickly ate it. He didn¡¯t eat them often, but he was hungry. Now, Wang Ye felt that the biscuits tasted pretty good. However, Wang Ye felt that he wouldn¡¯t be full just by eating these biscuits. And that would make sense. How could it be enough for two people to share one person¡¯s share? After thinking for a moment, Wang Ye still took out the beef that Zhang Ping¡¯an had given him yesterday from his pocket. ¡°Uh, you brought beef?¡± Li Bing was right behind Wang Ye. When he saw Wang Ye take out the bag, he was very curious about what Wang Ye was taking out at first, but when Wang Ye opened it, he couldn¡¯t help it. ¡°Hehe, here, class monitor, two slices each. Let¡¯s eat some meat!¡± Wang Ye smiled and took out two pieces for Li Bing, who was behind him. ¡°Where did you get this?¡± Li Bing¡¯s eyes widened when he caught it. He really didn¡¯t expect that a private who had just entered the company would actually have this. Where did it come from? When Zhang Ping¡¯an came looking for Wang Ye yesterday, he couldn¡¯t find him in the dormitory, so naturally, he was unaware that Wang Ye had a fellow comrade in the kitchen. ¡°Did your fellow comrade in the kitchen provide this?¡± Zhou Qi, who was leading the way, turned around and smiled. Evidently, he had figured it out. ¡°Yes, class monitor, here you go!¡± Wang Ye nodded and handed over two pieces. There was at least half a catty of beef, but it had been sliced into just 12 or 13 pieces. Now, with the four of them sharing, there wasn¡¯t much beef left in the bag. ¡°Leave a few for emergencies!¡± Wang Ye himself only had two pieces. ¡°It¡¯s quite a luxury to have a comrade in the kitchen!¡± Toward the end of the meal, Wei Qinghai was still savoring the beef. Of course, how could she be satisfied with so little meat? However, Wang Ye had no intention of giving him any more. If each of them had one more piece, they still wouldn¡¯t have enough to satisfy their hunger. It was sufficient. ¡°Unbelievable, there¡¯s even beef to enjoy. How incredibly extravagant!¡± ¡°Quiet, keep a low profile!¡± At that moment, Wang Ye and the others were unaware that two individuals were lying concealed beneath the thick fallen leaves less than 20 meters away from them. Infiltrators. Some of them were in disguise, while others had chosen to sneak through the forest. However, they didn¡¯t dare to move during the day, so they cautiously evaded grenades and landmines at night, finding a hiding spot before dawn. They planned to wait until nightfall before resuming their mission. ¡°Mission Reminder: Defend your honor, discover and capture enemy Scout X2. Reward: 1 Skill Point.¡± In that instant, Wang Ye, having just consumed two pieces of beef, came to a sudden halt. Immediately, Wang Ye¡¯s gaze sharply scanned his surroundings. A mission, a mission had unexpectedly surfaced. What was particularly intriguing was that Wang Ye had long suspected that his system was somewhat dim-witted. The missions always appeared at the most critical junctures. For instance, when he was leaping off a building, it would materialize. Or when Deng Hai bumped into him, that¡¯s when the mission would trigger. And now¡­. Chapter 235 - Chapter 235: Discovered and Killed the Enemy Chapter 235: Discovered and Killed the Enemy Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Did you find anything?¡± Li Bing, who was following behind Wang Ye, naturally noticed Wang Ye¡¯s abnormality. ¡°Something feels off!¡± Wang Ye quickly thought of an excuse as he opened his mouth and scanned the area. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Zhou Qi instantly became nervous and cautiously unlocked the safety on his gun when Wang Ye spoke. Their firearms were loaded with blank bullets, not live ammunition. As Wang Ye and the others looked around vigilantly, it was evident that they sensed a potential threat. Although Wang Ye hadn¡¯t provided an explanation yet, in such situations, unwavering trust in one¡¯s comrades was a fundamental quality of a soldier. ¡°Look, class monitor, look over there!¡± In the next moment, Wang Ye gripped his weapon and cautiously jogged towards a specific spot. No excuses were needed because he had genuinely discovered something amiss. Without the system¡¯s notifications, spotting every detail on the entire mountainside would be nearly impossible. However, with the system¡¯s guidance, it was akin to playing a game of finding anomalies. Wang Ye, aware that something was awry, scanned the area. It wasn¡¯t overly challenging for him to make a discovery. Of course, it was also due to the fact that the scouts were human, robust individuals weighing at least 50 kilograms. Nonetheless, traces had been left behind, and no matter how hard one tried to erase them, they couldn¡¯t be concealed completely. Furthermore, they were conducting this operation in low-light conditions. ¡°Stay vigilant!¡± As Wang Ye crouched down, Zhou Qi whispered. He had also spotted a footprint beneath the fallen leaves as Wang Ye cleared them away. Even though it hadn¡¯t rained in the past few days in Xi Guang, the air in the region was already humid, particularly at night. After a night, dew covered everything, and the ground wasn¡¯t entirely dry. It was challenging for someone weighing over 100 pounds to move without leaving footprints. When they had buried the mines in the forest the previous night, they had only bothered to remove the evidence near the mines, paying no attention to other areas. After all, they were in a defensive position and didn¡¯t have the time to erase all the footprints. They were well aware that no mines had been planted in this area. Naturally, if there were no mines, there would be no need to erase the footprints. The footprints concealed beneath the fallen leaves were definitely cause for concern. Without hesitation, the four of them sought cover and readied themselves. Li Bing stepped forward once more, carefully and swiftly following the direction of the footprints. He used his hands to clear the fallen leaves around him. If only one or two footprints had been covered while others remained exposed, they could have reasoned that they had passed by and didn¡¯t notice. Perhaps the surrounding leaves had been blown over by the wind, or fallen leaves from the trees had coincidentally covered them. However, as they discovered second, third, and fourth footprints in different spots, their certainty grew. There were enemy forces closing in. In an instant, the four of them rapidly surveyed their surroundings from their concealed positions. ¡°Fuck, what do we do?¡± uttered one of the soldiers hidden amidst the fallen leaves in the nearby forest, roughly 20 to 30 meters away. They were bewildered. How had they been exposed? ¡°Eliminate them and retreat!¡± came a swift decision. ¡°Got it!¡± They couldn¡¯t afford to wait passively. They were too close to their target, especially after spotting Zhou Qi carrying a radio transmitter. Furthermore, they had already requested backup. Waiting any longer would inevitably lead to their discovery once reinforcements arrived. ¡°Pa, pa, pa!¡± In the next second, a series of gunshots echoed through the air. ¡°Stay alert!¡± Wang Ye, crouched behind a tree, shouted as he sent bullets flying from his weapon. Wang Ye¡¯s reflexes were exceptional, allowing him to react swiftly even if he didn¡¯t immediately face the enemy. When the enemy fired their first shot, he instinctively pulled back, extending the muzzle of his firearm to return fire. However, it was still a fraction too late. That was because Li Bing concealed himself with his back to the enemy, and smoke began to billow from his head. Meanwhile, Zhou Qi, who was the primary target of the attackers, was positioned behind a small mound. However, due to his lack of knowledge regarding the enemy¡¯s direction, he inadvertently exposed half of his body to them. In this moment, the enemy was shrouded in darkness while Li Bing and Zhou Qi were out in the open, resulting in smoke rising above their heads almost instantly as they were fired upon. However, after they had shot at Li Bing and Zhou Qi, the attackers swiftly stowed their weapons and sought cover. At this instant, both Li Bing and Zhou Qi appeared as if they had witnessed a ghost. Simultaneously, they caught a whiff of a familiar odor and saw smoke emanating from each other¡¯s heads. Wang Ye¡¯s lightning-fast reaction eliminated the two soldiers who eliminated Li Bing and Zhou Qi immediately after they stood up. ¡°We¡¯re done!¡± One of the attackers, dressed in a ghillie suit with face paint, reached up to touch the top of his head. Staring at the blue smoke before him, his scalp tingled. He wore a bitter expression as he leaned against a tree trunk and slumped down. They were dead! At this moment, he suspected that he might be the first¡­ There was still an unfortunate comrade beside him, but that didn¡¯t alter the grim reality. They were likely among the first casualties. It was all over! The company commander had even declared his intent to complete the mission with zero casualties. Well, these two had already shattered that promise. ¡°Class monitor!¡± On Wang Ye¡¯s side, Wei Qinghai shouted anxiously. As soon as he heard the gunfire, he hastily adjusted his position and took cover. Following the direction of Wang Ye¡¯s shots, he opened fire in that direction. However, upon witnessing the smoke rising from Zhou Qi¡¯s head, his anxiety escalated. In the next moment, he noticed Li Bing¡¯s head was also smoking, causing his unease to intensify. This was only his second time participating in such an exercise. In the previous year¡¯s exercise, he had been deemed ¡°killed¡± by the artillery before even encountering the enemy. Hence, this was his first experience at such close quarters, much like Wang Ye. Nevertheless, Wang Ye remained considerably calmer than him at this juncture. ¡°Stay vigilant. There are still more of them!¡± As Wang Ye spoke, he retrieved a grenade from his gear, bit off the safety pin, and hurled it in the direction where he suspected the remaining enemy was hiding. Although he saw smoke rising from Zhou Qi and Li Bing, he remained composed. He knew they weren¡¯t truly dead. The paramount objective right now was to eliminate the enemy. The two adversaries had concealed themselves swiftly. Wang Ye could only discern the smoke emanating from the spot where one of them had been lying. The other was likely positioned behind a tree which was obstructing Wang Ye¡¯s line of sight. Hence, he opted to toss a grenade. However, he immediately regretted his decision after doing so because the system flashed a message in his mind. ¡°Mission accomplished. Reward: +1 Skill Point.¡± Upon contemplating this, Wang Ye observed that his inventory of skill points had indeed increased to five. ¡°Alright, alright¡­¡± he muttered to himself. At that moment, Wei Qinghai responded. He was ensconced behind cover, with his hands raised as he spoke. ¡°Pa pa!¡± He discharged another blind shot in the direction of the enemy. ¡°What¡¯s happening¡­ Zhou Qi¡­ Zhou Qi!¡± A voice came through Zhou Qi¡¯s earpiece. ¡°Company Commander, it¡¯s over for me!¡± Zhou Qi replied with a bitter tone. A drill was tantamount to real combat; this had always been an adage in the military. Simultaneously, it served as an assessment of a soldier¡¯s combat proficiency. Dying during a drill could have some impact on one¡¯s personal evaluation. This year was crucial for him. Based on his personal capabilities and his performance as a class leader, he had every reason to excel. However, the new recruits had put Deng Hai in the spotlight. With a heavy burden on his shoulders, Wang Ye was determined to shine, even if he was in a classroom right now. But with the drill underway, he hadn¡¯t even had a chance to make his mark, and he was already facing elimination. At this moment, he couldn¡¯t help but feel profoundly uncomfortable. Chapter 236 - Chapter 236: Taking the Limelight to the Division Headquarters Chapter 236: Taking the Limelight to the Division Headquarters Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°You hold the gun. i¡¯ll contact the company commander for backup,¡± Wang Ye told Wei Qinghai. He possessed the system and knew that only the two of them were present, but he couldn¡¯t explain this fact. Consequently, he had to handle the situation based on standard procedures. Meanwhile, the two individuals who had been hit remained silent, adhering perfectly to the exercise¡¯s rules. The dead spoke no more. On their side, Zhou Qi struggled to control his emotions, or rather, he failed to adhere to the exercise¡¯s rules. He continued to talk even after his demise. Wang Ye bent down and hurried over to Zhou Qi. While taking cover, he gazed at Zhou Qi and said, ¡°Class monitor, I¡¯ve avenged you. 1 eliminated two of them!¡± ¡°Excellent! The radio is yours!¡± Zhou Qi managed a forced smile, though his red eyes betrayed his emotions. Wang Ye, at that moment, was unsure how to console him. He took control of the radio station and put on the single-sided earpiece. ¡°Company Commander!¡± Wang Ye greeted, and Wu Jianfeng¡¯s voice immediately filled his earpiece, ¡°Wang Ye, are you alright?¡± ¡°I¡¯m fine, but we were ambushed. We spotted two individuals concealed in the fallen leaves, and they fired shots at us. They appeared out of nowhere and attacked the class monitor and Li Bing. Now, only Wei Qinghai and I remain. However, we¡¯ve also dealt with the two assailants. Currently, we can¡¯t confirm if there are only two of them nearby!¡± ¡°Alright, don¡¯t act recklessly. I¡¯ll mobilize reinforcements to your location!¡± Wu Jianfeng wasted no time and began deploying additional personnel. As for Wang Ye, he observed Zhou Qi, whose eyes were now red. After a moment of contemplation, he spoke softly, ¡°Class monitor, it was you who noticed something was amiss here.¡± Zhou Qi immediately raised his head and met Wang Ye¡¯s gaze. He mustered a smile and feigned strength as he patted Wang Ye¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Don¡¯t entertain such twisted thoughts. I¡¯m a soldier, an upright one.¡± ¡°But, class monitor¡­¡± Before Wang Ye could finish his sentence, Zhou Qi interrupted him firmly, ¡°No ¡®buts.¡¯ We¡¯re still in the fight. Stay cautious and alert.¡± Having said that, he lowered his head and no longer made eye contact with Wang Ye. ¡°Alright, I¡¯m a casualty. Pay me no mind. Stick to the rules of the battlefield.¡± Wang Ye looked at him with a hint of helplessness and removed his earpiece. Carrying it now was a burden, and he had left his backpack behind when he rushed over. ¡°Well then, I¡¯ll head back, class monitor.¡± Wang Ye whispered, then swiftly returned to his previous position. He signaled to Wei Qinghai to remain still and stay vigilant. The two ¡°deceased¡± scouts on the other side maintained their silence. Although Wang Ye knew there were only two of them, he continued to adhere to the rules, preparing to await reinforcements. ¡°This soldier is impressive! I believe I have some impression of him.¡± Inside the division headquarters¡¯ battle command room, the setup included not only a sandbox simulation but also a wall of split video screens. Ordinary troops didn¡¯t possess a single combat system, including the Iron Bones Hero Regiment. However, a division¡¯s reconnaissance unit had already started using it. In simple terms, every soldier had a personal communication device, complete with GPS and video surveillance capabilities, enabling the command center to issue remote commands and observe the soldiers¡¯ surroundings directly. Of course, it went without saying that their disguises were top-notch. Once they changed into civilian clothing, they didn¡¯t even leave their weapons behind. They even altered their gender. How could they carry these items? At that moment, one of the video feeds was zoomed in on. In the corner of the video, a figure briefly appeared and froze in place. Soon, additional information appeared alongside it. [Name: Wang Ye] [Military Rank: Private] Position: Undetermined [Owner:¡­] This was the outcome of the combat department personnel attentively cross-referencing Wang Ye¡¯s information, as provided by the commander¡¯s words, with frozen video stills of the characters and the database. ¡°Oh, it¡¯s him!¡± Wang Ye had briefly shown himself from a corner of the video, making the image somewhat blurry. Additionally, he wore a steel helmet, making it challenging for the commander to discern him clearly. However, upon seeing this information, the commander smiled knowingly. He was certainly familiar with Wang Ye. Back when Wang Ye had saved the recruit who jumped from the building, the commander had reviewed Wang Ye¡¯s information. Subsequently, Wang Ye broke team records and made continuous contributions. There were even some promotional photos featuring Wang Ye that had been published in the military newspaper. How could the commander not recognize Wang Ye? Moreover, just two days ago, he had reviewed Wang Ye¡¯s information once again. On the sidelines, someone chuckled. ¡°It¡¯s truly remarkable. It¡¯s extremely rare for a newly joined recruit to react so quickly in actual combat. What made it even more remarkable was not just his speed of reaction but the swiftness of his actions. That shuttle just now took out the two of them directly.¡± This individual was a deputy division commander, and he had been the advocate for awarding Wang Ye second-class merit during the previous meeting. Now that Wang Ye had suddenly come into their view and displayed such courage, he naturally held a favorable opinion of him. Of course, in any situation, there were those who rejoiced and those who felt sorrow. Take the Iron Bones Police Reconnaissance Company, for instance. The Division Reconnaissance Company also fell under the direct authority of the Chief of Staff. Seeing his two scouts killed by a recruit who had recently left the company was hardly a cause for celebration. Even though he had mentally prepared himself for the likelihood that his scouting company would eventually fail and suffer substantial losses. Nonetheless, it was still difficult to accept. Only a short time had passed, and they had already suffered casualties. Moreover, their assailant was a private. Even though he was familiar with this private and recognized his formidable capabilities, being hailed as the most outstanding recruit in the entire division and even the entire army for the year, he was still, undeniably, a recruit. His reconnaissance company didn¡¯t even have conscripts; it consisted entirely of non-commissioned officers. In such circumstances, how could one possibly find cause for laughter? ¡°Yes, he¡¯s also incredibly cautious. Given the unknown circumstances, he didn¡¯t rush over to investigate just because he achieved success in one engagement,¡± the division commander remarked, disregarding the Chief of Staff¡¯s demeanor and nodding with a smile. Wang Ye was unaware that others had observed his recent performance. Certainly, it was not occupying his thoughts in the moment. Wei Qinghai could no longer contain himself and tossed another fragmentation grenade toward their opponents. Then, he instructed, ¡°Keep an eye on them. I¡¯ll go check the situation. It might just be these two!¡± Seeing smoke emanating from behind the tree, he deduced that the opposing side had only two combatants. Considering that only two individuals had fired previously, he made this decision without hesitation. ¡°Understood!¡± Wei Qinghai took the initiative to stand, and Wang Ye readily concurred. Wang Ye immediately adopted a defensive stance, prepared to open fire if necessary. Meanwhile, Wei Qinghai cautiously advanced, proceeding one step at a time. He utilized the uneven jungle terrain and the cover provided by trees and shrubs to make his way closer. This tactic was only applicable under the current circumstances. After all, the exercises employed blank rounds; there were no real live rounds. The ¡°smoke¡± emanating from the individuals was actually produced by the laser emitters mounted on the muzzles of their guns. Lasers, unlike bullets, could be obstructed by leaves or other obstacles. As long as an obstacle disrupted the laser¡¯s path, it wouldn¡¯t trigger the sensors everyone carried, and no smoke would emerge from their positions. ¡°Where are the rest of your team?¡± Wei Qinghai¡¯s voice soon reached the other side. ¡°We¡¯re already out of the game!¡± A new voice responded, unfamiliar to Wang Ye. Wang Ye remained still but called out, ¡°Brother Wei, search the nearby areas where people could be hiding.¡± ¡°Got it!¡± Wei Qinghai acknowledged. In this moment, he had, in fact, eased up. Wei Qinghai had a hunch that it might just be these two adversaries. In the situation they had just encountered, if there were more enemies, they would have certainly opened fire simultaneously. Considering that they had already discharged their weapons, it was logical for them to withdraw. It was improbable for anyone to linger here without firing. He promptly responded, ¡°It seems fine. It¡¯s possible there are only two of them here.¡± Wang Ye hurriedly made his way over. The performance had concluded. In fact, at this moment, Li Bing and Zhou Qi also approached. They had been on standby, but it didn¡¯t mean they had to remain stationary after the threat had been eliminated. It was permissible to move around the area once they knew there were no more enemies. ¡°You two are quite ruthless!¡± Li Bing remarked while looking at the two figures seated on opposite sides. Both individuals were dressed in ghillie suits with camouflage helmets, but the black button-like sensors on their suits and helmets were clearly visible. However, both were focused on Wang Ye at that moment. Their expressions, especially after glimpsing Wang Ye¡¯s military rank, soured. Indeed, it was him who had just taken them out. Killed by him? The one leaning against the tree appeared as if he had bitten into a bitter gourd. He muttered softly, ¡°It¡¯s all over¡­ This is bad, this is bad¡­¡± The soldier muttering appeared to have graduated from the recruit company just a few days ago, and now he had been defeated by this particular soldier. He could already envision the warm reception he would receive from his company commander, platoon leader, and class monitor upon his return. ¡°Are you Wang Ye?¡± The other individual seated on the ground looked at Wang Ye with uncertainty. Scout training was undoubtedly grueling. Their schedules were typically much more demanding than those of ordinary infantry companies. Most of the time, they were out in the field and had limited opportunities to keep up with news and information. However, he had happened to read a military report two days prior. Scouts had exceptional memories. Gazing at Wang Ye¡¯s face, he suddenly recollected the figure from the military newspaper. ¡°Do you know me, class monitor?¡± Wang Ye replied with a smile. ¡°Know you? What class monitor? Fuck, you two were so sneaky, shooting in the dark!¡± Li Bing couldn¡¯t help but curse. These two individuals seemed to be disregarding his presence entirely. When he spoke, they simply ignored him. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with calling him class monitor?¡± This particular scout was evidently hot-tempered and shot a fierce glare at Li Bing. Well¡­ it was primarily about his self-assured demeanor. He was a scout under the division¡¯s command. In a fight, based on the ¡°dead¡± rules, both Li Bing and the others were considered dead. He had more than enough confidence to confront them again. Indeed¡­ even if Wang Ye, one of the two living individuals, joined in, they still held a high degree of confidence in taking on two against four. After all, they were scouts, and their opponents were just ordinary infantry soldiers. In reality, he continued to eye Wang Ye, almost anticipating Li Bing to express his discontent and take the initiative to attack first. After all, they had cameras on them, so initiating a fight wasn¡¯t a good idea. However, since they had attacked him first, they could defend themselves. This way, he could confront all four of them later. He hadn¡¯t succeeded in the ambush and had been killed by a new recruit, which left him seething with anger. Even though he recognized Wang Ye, his frustration remained. If he could best Wang Ye, it might ease his feelings and somewhat salvage his pride. ¡°Alright, Li Bing, let¡¯s ignore them and adhere to the exercise rules!¡± At this moment, before Li Bing could respond, Zhou Qi spoke with a stern expression. Being a seasoned soldier, he understood exactly what was going through the other side¡¯s minds. He had seen fights break out at the end of exercises due to frustration and had even participated in such altercations himself. Nevertheless, today wasn¡¯t the right occasion. There were only four of them against two scouts. Zhou Qi felt they lacked the manpower to engage. If they had an entire squad with them, he might not have attempted to dissuade them. The crafty old-timer still sought to provoke them, likely nursing resentment for having been outwitted. However, Li Bing wasn¡¯t about to heed his advice. Who in the military would willingly comply with such advice? Moreover, they hadn¡¯t lost the engagement. Why would they bow down to him? ¡°Convinced? You two old farts!¡± Li Bing retorted with a grin. ¡°Aren¡¯t you both smoking from your heads now? There¡¯s nothing to be proud of.¡± He wasn¡¯t foolish enough to launch the first attack. ¡°Hmph!¡± The scout immediately snorted dismissively and lowered his head, refusing to look at Li Bing at all. If you have the guts, then make the first move. If he didn¡¯t initiate an attack, he¡¯d only make a bigger fool of himself. After all, it was undeniable that the soldier had singlehandedly eliminated two of them while they had only caused two casualties on the other side. Chapter 237 - Chapter 237: Confrontation Chapter 237: Confrontation Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Wang Ye blinked, but he remained silent. Despite being a fresh recruit with limited experience, he could sense the tension in the air, as if the atmosphere itself carried the scent of gunpowder. However, he was still breathing, alive. In this moment, he recalled Zhou Qi¡¯s earlier mention of surveillance cameras. Thus, even though he had a desire to test the Scout¡¯s capabilities, he restrained himself. ¡°Class monitor, 1¡¯11 inform the company commander and the others.¡± Wang Ye paid no attention to the other two and directed his words to Zhou Qi. He hadn¡¯t carried the radio with him before, but after Zhou Qi stood up, he retrieved it. Soon, he established contact with Wu Jianfeng. However, Wu Jianfeng was already en route, and he didn¡¯t pause just because Wang Ye claimed there were no others present. Approximately twenty minutes later, Wu Jianfeng arrived. He didn¡¯t bring a large contingent, only three individuals. This decision was made after Wang Ye¡¯s notification, instructing everyone else to halt their assembly and bring only the personnel from the command center. ¡°Tsk tsk, not bad at all. Two scouts, two takedowns with a sneak attack. Wang Ye, excellent work. Even though you¡¯re a private, remember that a private is still a soldier of our Iron Blood Fourth Company. You¡¯ve done us proud!¡± Standing near the two scouts, Wu Jianfeng spoke in a patronizing tone. This caused the expressions of the two scouts to visibly change, even though their faces were concealed with camouflage paint. ¡°Alright, enough of the staring. Even if there are more of them, they¡¯re just cowards. They won¡¯t dare to show themselves even if their comrades are taken down.¡± At that moment, Wu Jianfeng turned and shouted at the few individuals he had brought with him in the forest. The two scouts lowered their heads, but Wang Ye noticed their tightly clenched fists on the ground. Wang Ye speculated that if they weren¡¯t being watched by those cameras, they wouldn¡¯t hesitate to challenge Wu Jianfeng¡¯s authority, regardless of his rank. They might even throw a punch or two. Unfortunately, there were no ¡°ifs¡± in this situation. The presence of those surveillance cameras changed the situation drastically. In a real fight, even though they were Scouts, they weren¡¯t confident in taking on two versus eight. There was a high likelihood that if they dared to engage, they¡¯d end up beaten and strung up in a tree. ¡°Alright, now that two people have shown up here, it¡¯s quite likely there won¡¯t be anyone else around. Nevertheless, we can¡¯t afford to lower our guard. Wang Ye, you¡¯ll be carrying the radio on your back. I¡¯ll brief you on the code words and how to operate it.¡± The radio wasn¡¯t your standard walkie-talkie; it was more sophisticated, encrypted, and capable of transmitting signals over longer distances. Though it might have been more complex for some functions, it was relatively straightforward for simple communication. He strapped the palm-sized device to Wang Ye¡¯s body and handed him the earpiece. Wang Ye and Wu Jianfeng moved away from the others, and Wu Jianfeng discreetly shared the password and radio operation instructions with Wang Ye. Afterward, Wu Jianfeng departed with his team. His presence had been something of a display of authority¡­ In an instant, only Wang Ye and Wei Qinghai remained. They had no other option. Currently, manpower was in short supply everywhere. Unless a situation like discovering enemies here occurred, transferring personnel from other locations wasn¡¯t easy. The primary reason for this was that there might be no one else here, so it made sense for Wang Ye and the other two to continue patrolling and searching. Of course, if there were still individuals who had deceived Wang Ye and the other party, it would be a unique case. If such a situation did arise, Wu Jianfeng would quickly become aware of it. Wang Ye had to send a radio message every 15 minutes or so. If they didn¡¯t match up, even in dire circumstances, Wu Jianfeng would realize that something was amiss and immediately send a search party into the mountains. ¡°A division scout is indeed a division scout. Just look at their gear.¡± As they strolled through the forest, Wei Qinghai turned to Wang Ye and remarked, ¡°Wang Ye, I¡¯m willing to bet that you¡¯ve caught the attention of higher-ups this time. They might be considering recruiting you!¡± Wang Ye chuckled in response, ¡°Why would they want to recruit me? I¡¯m a soldier of the 4th Company and a part of our division.¡± He scanned the surroundings as he spoke. H I¡¯m recruiting you for the scout division! You see, our division¡¯s reconnaissance battalion comes down annually to cherry-pick exceptional soldiers. You were already quite outstanding during the initial recruit assessment. Frankly, I¡¯m surprised you weren¡¯t chosen back then. Your performance this time is so remarkable; the higher-ups won¡¯t be able to resist for long!¡± Wei Qinghai stopped in his tracks after saying this, waiting for Wang Ye to draw near before continuing with a grin, ¡°In truth, if you genuinely aspire to be a top-notch soldier in the army, joining the division¡¯s reconnaissance battalion is an excellent decision. They are the real deal. Just look at their equipment. Reconnaissance soldiers had a communicator, and they even sported face paint during missions. How cool is that? Plus, they¡¯re often on the move, sometimes even embarking on real missions. Unlike us, we mainly focus on physical fitness and hygiene.¡± ¡°Hehe, you think so too? But right now, I¡¯m not thinking too far ahead. I¡¯ve just graduated from basic training, and there¡¯s so much I still need to learn!¡± Wang Ye replied with an air of innocence. However, deep down, Wang Ye couldn¡¯t help but find the situation a bit absurd. Did Wei Qinghai really think he could change Wang Ye¡¯s mind by just chatting along this route? It was as though she saw him as an impressionable youth. It was quite apparent he wanted to get him to turn on the radio and put the microphone to his mouth to see if he¡¯d still be so stubborn. This guy really believed Wang Ye was just a greenhorn! Wang Ye, on the other hand, had a pretty good idea of why they were sent away. Being demoted to Class Eight had put immense pressure on him. Leaving aside everything else, Wang Ye had known even before joining the army that most recruits would bully newcomers once they became veterans. In Class Eight, Qiao Xuan was currently giving everyone a lesson. Moreover, judging from the current situation, as long as Wang Ye remained in Class Eight, as long as their performance didn¡¯t surpass his, this lesson might continue. As for the two newcomers in the class¡­ They were of the same age as Wang Ye, and Wang Ye had already put them in their places. How could they possibly have the audacity to assume the role of seasoned veterans and give instructions to these two new recruits? Hence, wanting Wang Ye to leave might be akin to how they felt when they were once privates who watched a group of seasoned soldiers retire. Perhaps, if Wang Ye did leave, they could secretly buy some wine and raise a toast or even set off a few firecrackers¡­ ¡°What¡¯s there to learn here anyway? At most, we can drive an armored vehicle. Scouts are the real deal.¡± Wang Ye looked at him with a speechless expression. After pondering for a moment, he raised his hand to hush Wei Qinghai, saying, ¡°It¡¯s time. I¡¯m going to contact the company commander.¡± ii Uh, Wang Ye, don¡¯t tell anyone what I just said. I¡¯m just speaking my mind!¡± Wei Qinghai immediately interjected upon hearing this. He had felt confident just moments ago, but now that Wang Ye mentioned contacting the company commander, he felt a chill run down his spine. If Wang Ye spilled the beans, not to mention informing the company commander, even if the class monitor found out, he¡¯d be in big trouble. In fact, he was slightly regretful that he didn¡¯t restrain himself and reveal this to Wang Ye earlier. There was no rush; he could have waited for the division headquarters to come and recruit him. What was the hurry? Next, after Wang Ye finished making contact, he resumed his duties. Wang Ye found Wei Qinghai¡¯s behavior a bit amusing but decided not to initiate a quarrel. He couldn¡¯t be bothered to engage in idle chatter with him. His focus was on his surroundings. In truth, he was concerned about accidentally stepping on the mines they had planted the previous night. Therefore, he had to be cautious. After all, if he triggered one and caused an explosion, he would face a barrage of scolding when he returned. Yet, at the same time, Wang Ye was somewhat eager to encounter those elusive individuals in hiding. He was also looking forward to the system¡¯s next mission. However, things didn¡¯t go as he hoped. Perhaps these scouts were incredibly dispersed, as there were only two of them in this vicinity. Once Wang Ye and Wei Qinghai completed their patrol of the area assigned to their class, there was no sign of any activity. They even checked the mines and grenades, which remained undisturbed. It was unclear whether these two scouts were exceptionally lucky or truly skilled. In the afternoon, Wang Ye and Qiao Xuan gathered four more comrades, leaving only two behind to stand guard. The remaining four ventured into the mountains to search, yet they came up empty-handed. In truth, on the night of the 7th, Wang Ye only learned through the radio station that three scouts had been captured that day. Two of them met their demise at the hands of Wang Ye and his companions. On the 8th, the 4th Company divided into two groups. Half of them continued to hold their positions, while the rest intensified their internal search efforts. Wang Ye finally left his concealed spot behind the small slope. He followed the Fourth Company members who were retreating, traversing through the mountains and forests. They established checkpoints along the way, conducting inspections and even visiting the nearby villagers¡¯ homes to make inquiries. The 10th day, the fourth day of the exercise, was drawing to a close. At night, Wang Ye crouched behind a bush by the road leading to a small village. Don¡¯t get the wrong idea; he wasn¡¯t taking a dump. He was merely biding his time. Others were nearby as well. Tonight, Wu Jianfeng had brought half of the troops from the Fourth Company who had withdrawn. As nightfall approached, they discreetly organized small groups of six to seven soldiers to station themselves in the four cardinal directions around the village. It remained uncertain if this strategy would yield results. At this point, everyone was floundering in the dark, and they could only attempt every conceivable approach. ¡°Pa!¡± Suddenly, Wang Ye delivered a swift slap to his left cheek. He lowered his hand, revealing a squashed mosquito in his palm. Wang Ye remained stoic, showing no change in expression. He simply retrieved some cooling ointment and applied it to the mosquito bite. Over the past few days, Wang Ye had been the victim of numerous mosquito attacks. Logically, cooling ointment and similar products should repel mosquitoes, but they seemed ineffective. The mosquitoes continued to feast on him. These insects were utterly infuriating. ¡°A car is approaching!¡± As he stowed away the cooling oil, he heard a hushed exclamation from not far away. Wang Ye¡¯s alertness surged, and he readied his weapon. During the night, anyone entering or exiting the village would undoubtedly be subjected to an inspection. However, he had no intention of dashing out right away. They weren¡¯t using a vehicle themselves. If the enemy had a car and spotted them running out prematurely, they wouldn¡¯t stand a chance of outrunning the vehicle by running on foot. Hence, they needed to wait until the car drew nearer before making their move, emerging from both sides at once. Chapter 238 - Chapter 238: A Van Carrying a Pregnant Woman Chapter 238: A Van Carrying a Pregnant Woman Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Behind the bushes, Wang Ye peered at the car as it exited the village. He could discern that it was just a small car. However, what disappointed Wang Ye was the lack of any response from his system as the vehicle drew nearer. ¡°Is he truly from the same hometown, or is this his maiden mission?¡± Wang Ye couldn¡¯t help but speculate. Yet, there was no time for such musings now. The car was nearly upon them. ¡°Halt!¡± ¡°Halt!¡± Approximately 20 meters to the right, two soldiers had sprinted to the road and extended their hands to signal the car to stop. The tactical flashlight mounted beneath their barrels was already switched on. In this moment, Wang Ye swiftly rose to his feet, his gaze fixed on the van that had come to a halt before him. ¡°My fellow countrymen, I apologize. We¡¯re on a mission, conducting a routine inspection!¡± Kang Hua approached the driver¡¯s window, sporting a friendly smile. He was the leader of Wang Ye¡¯s six-person team for the night. Wang Ye remained silent at this juncture. Kang Hua was handling the situation, so it wasn¡¯t his place to speak. He occupied the front passenger seat but made no movement. Per the plan, he would only open the van¡¯s door after Kang Hua had finished communicating with them. ¡°Why are you stopping us? My wife is about to give birth.¡± The driver, a young man in his twenties, was accompanied by an elderly man in the passenger seat. ¡°My daughter-in-law¡¯s water broke. We need to get to the hospital!¡± he added. Both of them spoke the local dialect of Xi Guang, particularly the old man. It was evident that he wasn¡¯t a scout or even a soldier. After all, if he were a soldier, he would hold a higher rank by his age, possibly a division-level officer or even a sergeant major. ¡°AAHHHHH!¡± At this point, a cry emanated from the rear of the car. ¡°I have some medical knowledge. Let me check your pulse!¡± Wang Ye addressed the elderly man in the passenger seat. Without waiting for their consent, he reached out and opened the rear door. In reality, he possessed no significant medical skills; he merely inspected the rear of the vehicle. On the other side, Kang Hua was equally taken aback. He had indeed been prepared to allow them to pass. Of course, they would still report to the company commander and tail the car. Childbirth could not be delayed at this point, but upon reaching the hospital, the woman had to be admitted for delivery, and the others had to undergo scrutiny. At this critical juncture, everyone was exceedingly vigilant. Superiors had even issued orders that if they encountered a funeral procession in the mountains, they were to personally witness the casket being interred. How could they simply allow them to proceed without further scrutiny? Upon hearing Wang Ye¡¯s words, the driver immediately responded, ¡°Yes, yes, yes. This soldier of mine has inherited Chinese medicine from his ancestors. He can take my pulse!¡± Kang Hua continued with a bit of nonsense, and the rest of the team gathered around as well. It would be best if they could verify the situation now. Wang Ye opened the rear door. Inside, there were two more individuals. Wang Ye took out his tactical flashlight from the muzzle and directed its beam inside. A pregnant young woman was reclining on the seat, with another young woman by her side, offering comfort. ¡°Can you deliver a baby? Don¡¯t cause any trouble!¡± the man in the driver¡¯s seat exclaimed angrily. The elderly man also voiced his displeasure, saying, ¡°Don¡¯t obstruct us. You can examine, but you can¡¯t stop my daughter-in-law from giving birth!¡± ¡°Alright, alright, alright, Uncle, 1 apologize,¡± Wang Ye responded as he reached out to close the car door, all while continuing to apologize. He hadn¡¯t actually taken the woman¡¯s pulse; he had simply used the flashlight to survey the car¡¯s interior. His objective was to check the situation behind them. ¡°Kaka!¡± The old van accelerated away and departed in front of the group. ¡°Yes, four individuals. They are potential suspects. The driver is a possible suspect!¡± Kang Hua reported over the radio. Although the car appeared ordinary, Kang Hua had his doubts. They claimed to be heading to the hospital, which meant they would have to pass by the regiment headquarters. While they wouldn¡¯t go through the main gate, the nearest road was still three to four kilometers away. Kang Hua remained suspicious, and he hadn¡¯t conducted a thorough examination. Even if the vehicle was seemingly normal, Kang Hua didn¡¯t dare to assert there was no issue. If, in the end, it turned out to be a false alarm, so be it. However, if there was indeed a problem and this person escaped, Kang Hua would inevitably bear the blame. Hence, he needed to arrange for someone to tail the van. ¡°Did you notice anything unusual?¡± Kang Hua inquired again after delivering his report, his gaze shifting to Wang Ye and the others. ¡°No, perhaps they¡¯re all from the same hometown,¡± a first-class soldier offered. Wang Ye pondered for a moment before speaking, ¡°Instructor, 1 have a feeling something¡¯s off. When I shone my flashlight on the woman in the back just now, she didn¡¯t even turn around to look at me. Although the situation inside is unique, this goes against the reaction of a normal person.¡± He continued, ¡°Additionally, I observed their hands. Despite being bound together, they don¡¯t seem as delicate as a woman¡¯s.¡± ¡°Are you certain?¡± Kang Hua fixed his gaze on Wang Ye. Wang Ye replied, ¡°I¡¯m not entirely certain. After all, some women may have larger hands.¡± Since the system hadn¡¯t provided any information, Wang Ye couldn¡¯t be completely sure. Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have closed the door so casually. Kang Hua decided, ¡°I¡¯ll inform the company commander.¡± He didn¡¯t say anything further and immediately called in on the radio. Initially, he only intended for the company commander to arrange for two individuals to inspect the car. However, with Wang Ye¡¯s revelation, two individuals wouldn¡¯t be sufficient. ¡°This vehicle is tailing us!¡± The village was small, and the van passed through it, emerging on the other side. They spotted a car parked at the roadside, and as they drove by, the off-road vehicle trailing behind them continued to follow. Inside the van, the young man in the driver¡¯s seat glanced nervously at the rearview mirror and turned to face the occupants. ii It¡¯s alright, there will definitely be one. Don¡¯t be anxious,¡± a man¡¯s voice reassured from the rear. ¡°Hehe, how thrilling. Your training is quite entertaining!¡± chuckled the elderly man seated in the front passenger seat. ¡°Hehe, Uncle Fang, you¡¯ll have to thank us later. You won¡¯t need to stop later. We¡¯ll find a spot. It¡¯s almost time. You two slow down, and the two of us can just jump out of the vehicle,¡± another man¡¯s voice came from the rear of the car. Indeed, Wang Ye¡¯s observation was accurate. The two women in the back, including the supposed pregnant woman, were not women at all. Uncle Fang did indeed have a pregnant woman in his family, but she was only eight months pregnant. As for the man driving the vehicle, he wasn¡¯t a scout; he was Uncle Fang¡¯s son. After all, driving was a bit of a hassle. If they really had to check, their ID card, driving license, and other information would naturally be true. As for the two scouts, they simply disguised themselves as a woman, and one was pregnant at that. Would you have the nerve to check? This was the Scout¡¯s routine. It wasn¡¯t very brilliant, but it was very useful. A car following them was well within their calculations. But this didn¡¯t matter. When they got out of the car, they were about to reach a place not far from the Iron Bones Heroes. They would find a corner where there was no one around. They would slow down the car and avoid the sight of the car that was following them. As for how the car would react when they arrived at the hospital and realized that the pregnant woman was gone, they didn¡¯t care. At that time, they might have already joined the Iron Bones Hero Regiment¡­ Even if he didn¡¯t get in, he could find a place to hide. In any case, they were already very close. They had to eat one bite at a time. They were already very satisfied to be able to travel ten to twenty kilometers in one step. ¡°Hmm? No, there¡¯s a car in front!¡± In the van, the atmosphere was originally very relaxed. However, after driving for less than two minutes, the expression of the man in the driver¡¯s seat changed. There were two more SUVs in front of them. One was parked horizontally on the road, blocking the road. There was another parked on the other side of the road. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± The two scouts in the car also became nervous. ¡°Don¡¯t panic. They might be setting up a trap here. Let¡¯s act according to the plan!¡± The plan was naturally to continue pretending to be a pregnant woman who was about to give birth. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you guys? Why are you blocking the roads everywhere? My wife is about to give birth!¡± As soon as the van stopped, the man in the driver¡¯s seat shouted in a local dialect. ¡°Fellow villager, is there a pregnant woman in your car? Alright, we¡¯ll help you clear the way. We¡¯ll be taking action these few days. If you don¡¯t let us send you, it¡¯ll be very inconvenient for you.¡± Wu Jianfeng put on an act. After saluting, he turned around and shouted, ¡°Hurry up and open the way for our fellow countrymen.¡± At this moment, in the van, even though the two scouts had thick foundation on their faces, one could still see their ugly expressions. The situation had taken a turn for the worse. Had they been discovered? ¡°What¡¯s happening? They¡¯re tailing us!¡± The driver was growing increasingly anxious. Indeed, the off-road vehicle in front of them maintained a distance of about ten meters. If they slowed down, it slowed down. If they accelerated, so did the vehicle in front. And at their rear, two off-road vehicles were almost pressing up against the back of their van. ¡°They must have sensed something. Fuck, they shouldn¡¯t have noticed so soon!¡± One of the scouts who wasn¡¯t disguised as a pregnant woman cursed under his breath. He thought back to the moment when Wang Ye had opened the car door and looked inside. He didn¡¯t believe he had exposed himself during that brief interaction. ¡°What do we do now?¡± The middle-aged man in the passenger seat asked. ¡°Uncle, step on it for now. Then, slow down later. We¡¯ll jump out of the car. Find a spot nearby,¡± one of the scouts replied. Inside the car, both of them began to shed the female clothing that hindered their movements. They had no weapons, laser receivers, or smoke grenades. Their infiltration had failed, but surrendering wasn¡¯t in the spirit of a Scout. They were gambling on the hope that they could escape into the jungle before their pursuers could react, even though the odds were slim. Half an hour later, they leaped out of the van at a bend in the road. The vehicle in front of them braked, and its horn blared. ¡°Alright, stop running. You¡¯ve been caught!¡± It was true; they had failed. In theory, if they were indeed enemies, the machine guns mounted on the front and rear of the off-road vehicles would have opened fire the moment they exited the van. Chapter 239 - Chapter 239: Another Merit, Confrontation Drill Ends Chapter 239: Another Merit, Confrontation Drill Ends Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°How did you find us?¡± The two of them didn¡¯t continue to run. After all, this was an internal division confrontation, and it was just their recon company against an entire regiment. If they ran, they would only embarrass their own company. Seeing Wu Jianfeng get out of the car and walk over happily, one of them immediately pulled a long face and said, ¡°Haha, your makeup is really ugly. Oh right, are you guys pregnant?¡± Wu Jianfeng smiled and didn¡¯t answer the question. He felt very good. Five. In four days, the entire regiment captured a total of 23 scouts. Other than the two that Wang Ye and the others had captured on the first day, the instructor had also found one yesterday. Today, there were two more. Now, as long as he reported it, there would be 25 of them. However, he had caught five of them in a row, accounting for one-fifth of the total number of people caught by the entire team. How glorious! He could finally vent some of his anger. He had been humiliated twice by Deng Hai, and now he could finally redeem himself. ¡°Was there a problem with the inspection at the village entrance?¡± At this moment, another Scout also spoke. At this moment, the two of them were no longer in female clothes. The makeup was still on his face, but he had taken off his wig and female clothes. He had changed into a camouflage outfit without any equipment. This camouflage uniform was actually that big belly. His clothes were rolled up and stuffed into his belly, and there were even two grenades inside. This was the weapon they were going to use after infiltrating the base. But it was useless now. ¡°Yes, that¡¯s right!¡± Wu Jianfeng smiled and nodded. ¡°Can you tell me what tipped you off?¡± The Scout who spoke first asked curiously again. Although Wu Jianfeng¡¯s smile was very angry, he held it in. ¡°It¡¯s a secret. I¡¯ll consider telling you after this trip!¡± Wu Jianfeng said. He didn¡¯t know if the two of them had a communication device on them, but he didn¡¯t want to say whether they had one or not. They were like rats, and it took you a few days to catch these few. It was so annoying. It was only right to let them be a little depressed. ¡°Alright, come with us. Get in the car, and I¡¯ll send you to rest!¡± Some members of the Iron Bones Hero Regiment had withdrawn and were going to gather at a fixed location to wait for the end of the exercise. It was the same for their scouts. ¡°Haha, Wang Ye, you¡¯ve made another great contribution. They were really two scouts!¡± At the entrance of the village, Wang Ye and the others were still waiting. But now, they were all squatting by the roadside because they wanted to know the result. It was very sudden. Kang Hua was stunned for a moment, then he laughed loudly at Wang Ye. ¡°Really? Or two?¡± ¡°Fuck, there are really two of them. Don¡¯t tell me that the pot-bellied woman is also one of them!¡± The others at the side exclaimed, and Wang Ye also smiled. However, under this smile, there was a little disappointment. He was disappointed in the system. This thing was a little weak. This was the first time it had issued a quest, given him a skill point, and then played dead. Wang Ye thought that if it really had such a function, he would die of happiness. He could use the x-ray vision hack and earn skill points. However, the current situation meant that Wang Ye was thinking too much. However, this disappointment only lasted for an instant. Wang Ye immediately swept away this disappointment. If he didn¡¯t, then so be it. If he really used this cheat for everything, it would be meaningless. It was like playing a game. It felt good to use a cheat, but one would get bored after playing it for a long time. If there was no challenge, then what was the point of playing the game? It was the same now. In fact, after Wang Ye was a little disappointed, he was also a little excited. Didn¡¯t he also make a contribution this time without relying on the system? This was a great result. ¡°Yes, they were both dressed as women!¡± Kang Hua explained the situation to everyone with a smile. Then, he looked at Wang Ye, ¡°Wang Ye, you¡¯ve really done well this time. Now, tell everyone about your experience!¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Wang Ye nodded with a smile. Then, under the gazes of the others, Wang Ye didn¡¯t think too much about it. He smiled and said, ¡°Actually, I wanted to check their hands from the beginning.¡± Looking at them, Wang Ye continued, ¡°Previously, my class monitor taught us that veterans, especially scouts, will definitely have calluses on their forefingers and forefingers because they hold guns all year round. Even if they deliberately trim their skin when they disguise themselves, it definitely won¡¯t be the same as their natural skin. But this time, they were carrying pregnant women in the car. It was an emergency, so I only used the tactical flashlight to sweep their hands.¡± After a pause, Wang Ye smiled again, ¡°You can disguise your gender, you can wear fake hair, and you can even find a way to hide your Adam¡¯s apple. However, it¡¯s impossible for a person¡¯s hand to shrink.¡± Generally speaking, men and women¡¯s hands would still have some differences in size. ¡°As I said before, 1 don¡¯t think their hands are like a woman¡¯s,¡± Wang Ye noted. ¡°Indeed, I feel that this can be the key point for us to investigate some women in the future!¡± At the side, a veteran immediately nodded. Another private also said, ¡°Actually, some women¡¯s hands aren¡¯t smaller than ours. I met a female classmate who had bigger hands than mine.¡± Wang Ye immediately looked at him and said, ¡°So this isn¡¯t absolute, but if both women¡¯s hands aren¡¯t as reasonable as a normal woman¡¯s, then the probability of a problem is very high!¡± At this point, Wang Ye looked at Kang Hua and said with a smile, ¡°Anyway, as I said before, I can¡¯t be 100% sure. I just feel that something is wrong. For us now, it¡¯s like looking for a needle in a haystack. If we find a thread, it¡¯s best if we can find a needle. If we can¡¯t find it, we can only exercise more!¡± ¡°Yes, Wang Ye is right!¡± Kang Hua nodded, then looked around at everyone and said solemnly, ¡°Our mission now is to find these hidden scouts. We can¡¯t let go of any suspicious points.¡± After a pause, he said fiercely, ¡°We can¡¯t afford to lose this time. If the suspicion is wrong, it¡¯ll just be a waste of manpower and resources. But if we let it go and let them get to the regiment headquarters, we¡¯ll be finished this time!¡± ¡°Yes, sir! H At that moment, Wang Ye and the others replied seriously. ¡°Alright, it¡¯s almost eleven o¡¯clock. I¡¯ll split the people. Chu Ling, you and 1 will stand guard in the first shift. The rest of you rest here.¡± Kang Hua ordered again. Although they had just captured two more scouts, the confrontation was not over yet. So far, only a quarter of them had been captured. This drill had to continue. Naturally, rest was necessary. However, it was obvious that they could not set up tents here, so they could only get some hay and spread it in a pothole by the roadside. Then, they sprinkled some insect repellent powder distributed by the army around it. Finally, they took out their blankets and rested on the spot. This way, if someone really came from afar they wouldn¡¯t be exposed easily. If anything really happened, the person on duty would shout, and everyone would be able to get up immediately to join the battle without removing their equipment. ¡°Sigh, when I go back this time, I¡¯ll have to fiddle with the blanket for a while again!¡± Pulling the blanket over himself, Wang Ye looked at the blanket that had been with him for the past few days in the wild and felt a little helpless. Even if he had maxed out his stack, he would definitely have to restack it once it passed through the water. Of course, washing and folding the blanket was a matter for the future. Right now, the most important thing was to complete this exercise. The fifth day, the sixth day¡­ As time passed, the Iron Bones Hero Regiment¡¯s defensive line shrank further. On the fifth day, the entire group gathered within a 10-kilometer radius of the headquarters. On the eighth day, the defense line shrank further. Of course, there had been a few dangerous situations in the past few days. Wang Ye and the other four companies were basically in the outermost area, so they had never seen it with their own eyes. However, Wang Ye had heard of the most dangerous one. A scout had killed a soldier from the 1st Battalion, then changed his clothes and ran less than 500 meters away from the wall of the regiment headquarters. Unfortunately, he was still discovered in the end. The Iron Bones Hero Regiment was surrounded by the entire First Battalion and more than half of the police detective company. Not to mention that there was a sentry every five steps. At least one sentry would be able to see another one within their field of vision. Under such circumstances, even a bird could be shot down if it wanted to enter. No matter how powerful a Scout was, he was still a human. How could he break through? In fact, the only thing they could do now was to disguise themselves as soldiers of the Iron Bones Hero Regiment. It was impossible for an ordinary person to approach the regiment headquarters. However, according to the rules of the exercise, it was possible to take off the clothes of the soldiers of the Iron Bones Hero Regiment secretly. However, the Iron Bones Hero Squad now had a two-part password. It was the kind where they would shout the password when they met, and then the other person would say something, and you would say something back, and then the other person would continue to shout the password, and you would have to say something back. It was useless even if you managed to get one out of two different passwords. Of course, if you could get the password from two or three people, you might be able to get it. However, if you could get the password of two or three people without drawing attention to yourself, and the Iron Bones Heroes Regiment were none the wiser, then this squad really deserved to be disbanded. The reality was that even a single soldier would be discovered very quickly. They would then start to investigate in a big way and immediately change the password. Under such circumstances, infiltration was almost impossible. Therefore, on the evening of the 15th, while Wang Ye was still eating the dry rations that he didn¡¯t want to eat anymore, an order suddenly came. The drill was over. H Uh¡­ How did it end? Instructor, didn¡¯t we just catch forty scouts?¡± Wang Ye looked at Kang Hua in astonishment. At this moment, they were at the outskirts of the small town closest to the regiment headquarters. According to his estimations, the scouts should be close by now. In this town, even though everyone had checked again and again, there were probably still scouts hiding here, so there were people guarding the surroundings of the town. Wang Ye and the others were only guarding one of the teams. ¡°That¡¯s right! What was going on? It¡¯s over?¡± ¡°All, I didn¡¯t catch a single enemy!¡± The few of them had different reactions. Kang Hua looked at everyone and smiled. He smiled. ¡°He must have seen no hope of breaking through our defense line. Under such circumstances, we can¡¯t possibly continue to waste time!¡± The regiment had indeed been impressive. In eight days, they had only captured forty-three scouts. At least half of the remaining scouts had not been found. To be honest, ever since Wang Ye knew that the scouts would attack the soldiers of the Iron Bones Hero Regiment, he had been waiting for a scout to appear and attack him while he was on duty for the past few nights. It had been eight days, and he had only encountered two scouts. For the rest of the time, he did not feel anything unusual at all, or rather, he really did not encounter any scouts. Unfortunately, things did not go as he wished. Not only had no scouts come to attack him, but the exercise had also ended. Chapter 240 - Chapter 240: The Hoe That Came From the Helicopter Chapter 240: The Hoe That Came From the Helicopter Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Not bad, as expected of the soldiers I brought out. You¡¯ve made me proud again this time!¡± The sun was setting in the west. Outside the town, Wang Ye and a portion of the 4th Company were waiting for the rest of the 4th Company to gather and return to the camp together. During the confrontation, after they separated on the first day, Ye Sanshi, who had not been seen since, got out of an armored vehicle and came to Wang Ye. He patted Wang Ye¡¯s shoulder and grinned. This scene made Wang Ye feel like he had returned to the recruit company. ¡°Haha, Old Ye, what¡¯s that look on your face? He¡¯s from Class Eight!¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, that¡¯s right!¡± Beside him, there were other veterans from other classes. At this moment, they were grinning at Ye Sanshi, but he was still looking left and right. Immediately, someone said something to annoy him. ¡°Tsk, so what? He¡¯s in the eighth class now, but it doesn¡¯t change the fact that I brought up the new recruits. Besides¡­¡± Ye Sanshi did not continue. After all, there were some things that everyone should know. ¡°Hmph, I¡¯m not going to argue with you.¡± Ye Sanshi turned his head and looked at Wang Ye again, ¡°Come, tell me in detail how you discovered them!¡± However, just as Wang Ye was about to speak, in the next second, he turned his head to look at the sky in confusion. Wang Ye wasn¡¯t the only one who did this. At this moment, Ye Sanshi and the other soldiers all looked up at the sky. A large black dot approached with a whooshing sound under the last bit of red sunlight. ¡°Where did the helicopter come from?¡± A recruit from the lower company asked in surprise. After all, even though everyone had only played for a short time, they knew that their team didn¡¯t have such a thing. ¡°Soldiers in assault helicopters, they should be the birdmen under the division. What are they doing here?¡± There were also veterans who narrowed their eyes. Their tone was a little harsh. ¡°Squad leader, do we still have helicopters?¡± Wang Ye looked at the horizon and ignored the previous topic. He asked Ye Sanshi in a low voice, ¡°Yes!¡± Ye Sanshi retracted his gaze from the horizon and looked at Wang Ye, ¡°A few years ago, our division established a helicopter brigade!¡± After a pause, he spoke again. ¡°But none of them are good people. They¡¯re clearly part of our army, but they all think so highly of themselves and look down on us who run on the ground. You¡¯ll know in the future!¡± ¡°Uh¡­¡± Wang Ye was slightly stunned, and then he looked up at the sky again. The helicopter was getting closer and closer. Looking at the direction it was flying in, it was obvious that it was heading towards them. This made Wu Jianfeng and Kang Hua narrow their eyes slightly. Why was the helicopter heading in their direction now? Wu Jianfeng¡¯s heart tightened as he looked at Wang Ye. ¡°Wang Ye!¡± Suddenly, Wu Jianfeng shouted. ¡°Here!¡± Wang Ye replied, then hurriedly turned around and ran to Wu Jianfeng and Kang Hua. ¡°Go and sit in the car. Don¡¯t come out without my order!¡± ¡°Uh¡­¡± Wang Ye was stunned. However, Wu Jianfeng pushed him over. ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye replied, but he was still a little confused. What was Old Wu doing? However, after getting into the car, Wang Ye saw through the observation mirror in the car that the helicopter had actually stopped above everyone¡¯s head. Then, the helicopter landed. Narrowing his eyes, Wang Ye looked at¡­ Soon, when the helicopter came to a stop, the door opened, and a man walked out with a smile. ¡°Uh¡­¡± In the car, Wang Ye was stunned, and then his expression became a little strange. He could somewhat guess why Wu Jianfeng was in such a hurry to chase him into the cabin. However, was the army really that desperate for talent? Wang Ye was a little dumbfounded. Of course, while he was dumbfounded, he was also a little happy. Indeed¡­ This didn¡¯t mean that if someone came to poach Wang Ye, he would follow them. It was just a kind of joy brought by being poached and valued. After all, this hoe was personally transported over by 23 cents in a military helicopter! ¡°Hello, Chief!¡± Outside, the people from the 4th Company who had gathered here had all lined up quickly. Wu Jianfeng ran forward alone and saluted the Chief of Staff before shouting loudly. Naturally, he knew the division chief of staff. However, the Chief of Staff did not say anything. He glanced at the formation not far away. Then, he smiled at Wu Jianfeng and said, ¡°Where¡¯s Wang Ye? Where did you hide him?¡± ¡°Reporting to the Bureau Chief, Wang Ye hasn¡¯t returned yet. Is there anything you need from him? If there¡¯s anything, you can tell me. I¡¯m his company commander!¡± Wu Jianfeng was lying through his teeth. The truth was, at this moment, his eyes were wide open. ¡°Oh! Is that so?¡± The Chief of Staff looked at him with a smile. Then, the chief of staff turned his head. This made Wu Jianfeng, who wanted to give affirmation, unable to spit out the words that were about to reach his throat. The Chief of Staff was looking at the town. At this moment, Wu Jianfeng followed the chief of staff¡¯s line of sight and saw two people running quickly from the town. ¡°Report! Three Great Merits, Wang Gang, Zhao Qingyun. Please instruct me, Chief.¡± The two of them ran over and saluted before shouting loudly. None of them were wearing military uniforms, and one of them was even dressed as a woman. He was not wearing a wig, but his makeup and lipstick were still there. At this moment, a few soldiers in the four companies widened their eyes. This was because they had seen these two when they were investigating the town. The credit was right in front of him, but he missed it. However, the Chief of Staff was not in the mood to care about the thoughts of the soldiers in the 4th Company. He looked at the two of them and asked directly, ¡°Where¡¯s Wang Ye?¡± ¡°Chief, he¡¯s in that car!¡± Wang Gang, who was still wearing female makeup, revealed an awkward smile and pointed at the armored vehicle that Wang Ye was in. In the car, because the helicopter wasn¡¯t turned off, Wang Ye couldn¡¯t hear the voices of the chief of staff and the others outside. However, he saw the cross dresser pointing in his direction. Wang Ye knew that this person was probably really looking for him. Moreover, these two people should have been monitoring him in the town before. ¡°Are you still saying that he¡¯s not here?¡± The Chief of Staff looked at Wu Jianfeng with a smile again. Wu Jianfeng¡¯s scalp went numb. Actually, when he saw the two of them running out just now, he knew that things were going to be bad. As expected, there was still the chief of staff in town. ¡°Report, I might have remembered wrongly just now. Wang Ye should be resting inside!¡± Wu Jianfeng could only come up with one reason. ¡°Hehe, it¡¯s okay. Call him out. I want to see him!¡± Wu Jianfeng looked reluctant, but under the gaze of the Chief of Staff, he could only reply loudly, ¡°Yes, sir!¡± He slowly walked to the back of the armored vehicle. At this moment, Wu Jianfeng really hoped that the regiment commander and the others would fly their planes over. The pressure was too great! He couldn¡¯t handle a captain against a colonel. However, this was destined to be an illusion. Yes, when he saw the plane land, he immediately got someone to contact the regiment headquarters through the radio. But it was useless. The Iron Bones Heroes did not have a helicopter. Even if their regiment commander and the others wanted to take a car, it would take them at least ten minutes to get there. As for the long-distance radio communication, it was impossible. That was even more ridiculous. The other party had deliberately sent people to keep an eye on Wang Ye and then flew a helicopter directly to Wang Ye. If he didn¡¯t show up, he wanted to use the radio station to send the other party away with a few words. What was he thinking? Chapter 241 - Chapter 241: Wang Ye, Too Awesome Chapter 241: Wang Ye, Too Awesome Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°This Old Wei really spared no effort in poaching a new recruit. With only two coins in his pocket, he was eager to display a grand spectacle!¡± Inside the Regiment Headquarters, the regiment commander and the committee member stood by the window of his office. Observing the direction of the small town and the distant speck disappearing from his sight in the sky, he remained calm. In fact, he chuckled merrily as if it had no bearing on him. ¡°Are you certain you don¡¯t want to go? Don¡¯t have regrets later,¡± the director remarked. In truth, he had contemplated calling a taxi a moment ago. But the regiment commander intervened, halting his intentions. The regiment commander grinned and replied, ¡°Why bother? By the time we arrive, it will be too late!¡± He then gazed towards the town and added with a smile, ¡°I have faith in Wang Ye, so it matters little if I¡¯m not present.¡± ¡°What if you¡¯re mistaken? After all, they arrived in a military helicopter.¡± ¡°He¡¯s just a young lad. Who can resist the allure of such a thing? Even if 1 hadn¡¯t been there, I could predict that Old Wei would undoubtedly use it to entice Wang Ye.¡± ¡°So what?¡± The regiment commander¡¯s smile remained, and he turned to the director. ¡°He doesn¡¯t even desire a third-class merit. I doubt he¡¯d leave our regiment just to toy with that silly helicopter!¡± ¡°Hehe, you have a point,¡± the director concurred. However, after the laughter subsided, he inquired once more, ¡°But what if Wang Ye genuinely wishes to leave? After all, the reconnaissance battalion under the division is indeed distinct from ordinary troops!¡± ¡°In that case, I¡¯ll let him go.¡± ¡°Your name is Wang Ye?¡± ¡°Yes, sir, my name is Wang Ye!¡± Outside the town, approximately 20 meters separated him from the helicopter and a similar distance from Wu Jianfeng and the others. Having been summoned by Wu Jianfeng, Wang Ye approached the chief of staff, who had ventured off to the side. The chief of staff wore a smile as he regarded Wang Ye and asked, ¡°Do you aspire to be a true soldier?¡± Wang Ye paused briefly, then stood ramrod straight and replied, ¡°Yes, sir!¡± ¡°How about joining my unit?¡± the chief of staff inquired further. Wang Ye responded without hesitation, ¡°Sir, 1 believe I am already a true soldier in the 4th Company!¡± Following this statement, Wang Ye mechanically chanted, ¡°The Iron Blood Fourth Company is an outstanding company, upholding a long-standing tradition of glory. I am the 3,988th warrior of the Iron Blood Fourth Company!¡± The chief of staff was visibly taken aback by Wang Ye¡¯s response. That wasn¡¯t what he intended to convey; he merely meant to highlight the distinction between ordinary troops and scouts. Nonetheless, he smiled and stated, ¡°1 apologize for my earlier words.¡± ¡°Sir, your apology is accepted!¡± Wang Ye responded, displaying no hint of politeness. Indeed, given the context of his previous remarks, being polite was unnecessary. The reason was that when the chief of staff¡¯s words aligned with Wang Ye¡¯s words, it amounted to the chief of staff affirming that the 4th Company was indeed composed of genuine soldiers. This was no longer a personal matter. It transcended military ranks and positions. It came down to Wang Ye¡¯s stance on politeness. Of course, this also resulted from Wang Ye deliberately twisting the chief of staff¡¯s words. However, Wang Ye paid it no mind. He had never intended to leave with the Chief of Staff. Indeed, that helicopter was quite tempting. It would be dishonest to say that Wang Ye felt no allure. Yet, his temptation lasted but a moment. Much like a man in a committed relationship who might momentarily appreciate the beauty of other women on the street and steal a few glances. However, extended contemplation did not imply action. The flutter of his heart stemmed from an appreciation of beauty, to put it bluntly, the desires of men. Similarly, Wang Ye, in his current state, wondered what it would be like to serve under a division. When a soldier enlisted, it was only natural to aspire to become a better soldier. But he could withstand the temptation. Because he was now a soldier of the 4th Company, he could be involuntarily transferred, but leaving of his own accord was not an option. These were two distinct matters. Loyalty stood as a fundamental tenet of a soldier. Although everyone professed loyalty to the country and its people. In truth, this principle extended further. Loyalty to one¡¯s own unit. Wang Ye was merely a recruit, a private. In these circumstances, it was the company to which he, as a soldier, owed his allegiance. The chief of staff fixed his gaze on Wang Ye at this moment. His smile froze when Wang Ye accepted the apology, but it gradually returned. ¡°Wang Ye, you are indeed a fine soldier!¡± ¡°Yes, thank you for your praise, Chief!¡± Wang Ye did not feign modesty. ¡°Hehe, very well, I understand your intentions. However, 1 believe you understand mine as well!¡± The chief of staff locked eyes with Wang Ye. ¡°Yes, Chief!¡± Wang Ye replied resolutely. He didn¡¯t elaborate, but that single ¡°yes¡± demonstrated that Wang Ye was no fool. ¡°Good!¡± Nodding, the Chief of Staff suddenly turned his head with a grin and gestured toward the helicopter. ¡°Would you like to hop on and take a ride? How about 1 give you a little tour in the sky?¡± Wang Ye also looked at the helicopter and grinned. ¡°Yes, but there will be opportunities in the future!¡± In his thoughts, Wang Ye silently criticized the chief of staff for harboring ulterior motives. The helicopter¡¯s propellers were whirring as it sat parked to the side. Because of this, Wu Jianfeng and the others couldn¡¯t quite make out their conversation. Suppose Wang Ye were to follow the chief of staff onto the helicopter at this moment. If he explained later, Wu Jianfeng and the others might have believed him. However, there were still many eyes on the Fourth Company. What would the onlookers think? What might they say behind their backs? If they said too much behind Wang Ye¡¯s back, and Wang Ye caught wind of it, would he hold a grudge? Would he want to leave if he bore a grudge? It was an unseen dilemma. If Wang Ye weren¡¯t as mature as he appeared, if he were truly just an eighteen or nineteen-year-old young man, he might not be able to resist the temptation¡­ After all, he had turned down the Chief of Staff¡¯s offer to board the helicopter. He¡¯d never experienced it before; it was just for fun, right? ¡°Hehe, very well then. I¡¯ll wait for you to come to the division headquarters on your own.¡± The chief of staff didn¡¯t press him further. He merely echoed what Wang Ye seemed to be saying. However, before departing, he added, ¡°Actually, if you aspire to be an exceptional soldier and a trailblazer, it would be a shame not to join the reconnaissance unit!¡± With those words, the chief of staff walked towards the helicopter without waiting for Wang Ye¡¯s response. ¡°The Chief of Staff tried to recruit you?¡± The helicopter took off, carrying the two scouts away with the chief of staff. In that moment, Wu Jianfeng and Kang Hua pulled Wang Ye aside and asked in hushed tones. Wang Ye gazed at them and nodded with a smile. ¡°Yes!¡± ¡°What are your thoughts?¡± Wu Jianfeng inquired, his expression anxious. It made sense. They had put in so much effort, even confronting the chief of staff to keep Wang Ye. In the end, they had succeeded, but it had only been a matter of days! Of course, the most crucial point was that the Fourth Company genuinely needed Wang Ye at this moment. If it hadn¡¯t been for Deng Hal¡¯s incident, Wu Jianfeng wouldn¡¯t have been this anxious. If Wang Ye had directly joined the division, he would have laughed it off. After all, Wang Ye was already a soldier of the 4th Company. Regardless of where he went, he was a soldier of the 4th Company. However, the four companies presently had a real need for Wang Ye, even if it seemed somewhat self-interested. But people weren¡¯t machines. Who didn¡¯t have their own self-interest? Wang Ye looked at them and smiled. ¡°I am the 3,988th soldier of the Iron Blood Fourth Company!¡± These words brought smiles to the faces of Wu Jianfeng and the other man. ¡°Flaha! Alright, you youngster, my judgment of you was spot on!¡± Wu Jianfeng patted Wang Ye¡¯s shoulder and burst into laughter. Beside them, Kang Hua breathed a sigh of relief. He was more anxious about Wang Ye leaving than Wu Jianfeng was. If Wang Ye had really been recruited away from the Fourth Company, it would be utterly disheartening for him. What¡¯s more, if Wang Ye truly left, it would essentially be a death sentence for him in terms of career advancement. His role primarily involved strategic thinking. Wang Ye had only recently joined the fray. Previously, he had served as an instructor. Now, with Wang Ye absconding just as he was starting to make headway, the higher-ups might perceive it as him failing in his role as an instructor. Under such circumstances, how could he hope to progress to the next level? Contrastingly, if Wang Ye stayed, it signified that he had fulfilled his duties admirably. This could certainly mitigate the fallout from Deng Hai¡¯s incident. Truth be told, if it weren¡¯t for the fact that he hadn¡¯t returned yet and that many Fourth Company soldiers were still watching him closely, he would have granted Wang Ye some time off, taken him to town for a meal, bought a couple of bottles of wine, and enjoyed a clandestine drink with him¡­ Wang Ye was truly remarkable. Chapter 242 - Chapter 242: Nurturing You as a Future Regiment Commander Chapter 242: Nurturing You as a Future Regiment Commander Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ii Hey, why do you think that fella is so lucky? Damn, I¡¯m so envious that my eyes are red!¡± ¡°Sigh, that¡¯s right. I¡¯ve bought many things from him, but he actually didn¡¯t come to me for this. I¡¯m so angry.¡± During the night, the four washrooms were bustling with activity. Currently, people were using the washroom to wash clothes, and the outdoor washroom was no exception. He had no choice. After spending nearly ten days in the wilderness, where he had to subsist on dry rations, bathing and washing clothes were distant luxuries. It was simply impossible. How could he allow you to disarm yourself during battle? Therefore, upon their return, the first order of business was to take showers and launder their clothes. Naturally, this laundry session wasn¡¯t a quiet affair. Everyone was engaged in discussions about various incidents that occurred during the training exercise. For instance, they were recounting a soldier from the second company who had encountered a formidable enemy. Ultimately, after making a purchase from him, he was directed by a villager and stumbled upon a Scout. The Scout had expertly concealed himself, taking refuge in a villager¡¯s house. The villager roamed the area outside daily, having resided there for decades. He was acquainted with all the locals. This time, the Scout had taken shelter with this particular family, even going so far as to claim he was their child. The villagers of that household cooperated, but they couldn¡¯t withstand the probing questions from the seasoned soldier. In the end, recruits from the second company led a few squad members to intercept the Scout, who happened to be feeding pigs near the pigsty¡­ But this was merely the outset. In the end, soldiers from the Second Company sought out the villager to purchase more goods. They acquired a trove of items from him and managed to apprehend two additional Scouts¡­ Three in total. He had singled out three of them all by himself. In fact, due to his methods, his fame had eclipsed even that of Wang Ye. This left Wang Ye slightly baffled. He even privately wondered why the villager hadn¡¯t approached him this time. Without uttering a word, Wang Ye continued to eavesdrop on their conversation. ¡°Sigh, I¡¯ve wised up. The next time we have a drill like this, I¡¯ll bring more money. I¡¯ll head straight for the villager. I¡¯ll buy everything he has and ask him to set some things aside for me!¡± ¡°Haha, that¡¯s a riot. I¡¯ve got a small cart brimming with stuff. If you buy it all, it might be months before you receive a first-class soldier¡¯s stipend!¡± ¡°Let me tell you, don¡¯t get too attached to me. 1 won¡¯t cover your expenses if something goes wrong!¡± At this juncture, a seasoned veteran offered a caution. Observing that all eyes were on him, he grinned and continued, ¡°This is a special circumstance. He¡¯s fighting near our base, so this old man can be considered our group¡¯s elder. ¡°But the next time you encounter him in the wild during a large-scale drill, you¡¯d better steer clear. You might even know where he is. After making a purchase, turn around and beat a hasty retreat. Otherwise, you might find yourself in the crosshairs of an artillery shell as soon as he departs!¡± ¡°All! Squad leader, are you suggesting that the villager might betray us?¡± A private inquired in hushed tones. ¡°Nonsense!¡± The seasoned leader glanced over and smiled. ¡°During a major exercise, that old man might not be our regiment¡¯s elder. He could be from another unit, or perhaps he¡¯s a fellow countryman who¡¯s been peddling goods in the exercise area.¡± He didn¡¯t hold any official position, and he wouldn¡¯t lend a hand either. His actions were solely based on his mood. If you caught him in a good mood and bought his wares, you might get a couple of extra benefits. However, if you encountered him in a bad mood or were a step too late in buying from Sir System, your head might end up as a gift to someone else, courtesy of Sir System!¡± ¡°Fuck, these old timers are real hustlers!¡± ¡°Hehe, actually, it¡¯s not just the uncles, but the aunties too. Anyway, be cautious during the exercise. This falls within the rules, and it¡¯s an attempt to simulate a real battle scenario. After all, in a real battle, fellow countrymen were also a factor that couldn¡¯t be ignored. Of course, when that time comes, our fellow villagers will stand firmly by our side.¡± In the second phase, he fully embraced his role as a veteran and helped some of the recruits in the washroom learn from their mistakes. Wang Ye was lost in thought. He remembered the old man who sold water and snacks to him during field training. Could it have been him this time? ¡°Wang Ye!¡± Suddenly, a figure appeared at the bathroom door. ¡°Here!¡± Wang Ye quickly stood up upon hearing the voice. It was their class monitor, Zhou Qi. Their class monitor had just finished showering and hadn¡¯t had the chance to wash his clothes before heading to the meeting. Of course, the two recruits were very considerate and helped him with his laundry. ¡°Come on, step out!¡± Zhou Qi said with a smile. After saying this, he glanced at the person next to Wang Ye and added, ¡°Wei Qinghai, Wang Ye has something to attend to. Help him with his laundry!¡± H ii Wei Qinghai wore a disgruntled expression. If the platoon leader had asked this of him at the moment, he would have definitely refused. But this was the class monitor. He could only reluctantly reply, ¡°Yes, sir!¡± ¡°Thank you, Brother Wei!¡± Wang Ye, who was already at the door, turned back and thanked Wei Qinghai with a smile. As for Wei Qinghai, he still wore a sour look on his face. This was absurd. It felt more like the new recruits helping the veterans with their laundry. Since when did the veterans help the new recruits with theirs? And to make matters worse, there were numerous new recruits and veterans from other squads present today. How embarrassing! He could already imagine the laughter and teasing he would endure from other classes later on. Even if they didn¡¯t mock him openly, they would certainly have a good laugh when they returned to their own classes. It was highly unusual to see veterans assisting new recruits with their laundry. Moreover, Wang Ye had now earned the humorous moniker of the new godfather from everyone in the Fourth Company. While it was all in good fun for soldiers from other classes, helping Wang Ye with his laundry now made it a bit more believable, didn¡¯t it? Well¡­ although it did seem to have a grain of truth to it. ¡°Class monitor, what¡¯s going on?¡± Outside, Wang Ye followed Zhou Qi and inquired with a smile. ¡°Yes!¡± Zhou Qi smiled and turned around. ¡°But I¡¯m not here for you. The commander wants to see you!¡± ¡°All.¡± ¡°What? He¡¯s is waiting for you downstairs. Hurry!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± In reality, Wang Ye had anticipated that the regimental commander would seek him out upon his return. However, when he did return, the commander didn¡¯t summon him. Later, when he returned to his class to shave his head and take a shower, there was still no sign of the commander. Wang Ye began to wonder if the commander had changed his mind or would come looking for him another day. He hadn¡¯t expected to be summoned while he was in the midst of doing his laundry. Downstairs, Wu Jianfeng was seated in the driver¡¯s seat of the SUV. Wang Ye opened the passenger door and took a seat. ¡°Company Commander, is the Regimental Commander going to talk to me about what happened during the day?¡± In the car, Wang Ye asked Wu Jianfeng. ¡°Yes, most likely, but there might be something else as well.¡± Wu Jianfeng turned to look at him while driving. ¡°Don¡¯t overthink it. Just tell the truth when you meet the regimental commander later.¡± In truth, Wu Jianfeng was only speculating. After all, when the regimental commander called, he simply sent a document instructing Wang Ye to come. He hadn¡¯t provided any details at all¡­ Soon, the car passed through the camp and arrived at the regimental headquarters building. Wang Ye followed Wu Jianfeng out of the vehicle. ¡°Report!¡± Wu Jianfeng led Wang Ye to the door of the regimental commander¡¯s office and announced their presence. ¡°Wang Ye, come in!¡± The regimental commander¡¯s voice emanated from within, specifically addressing Wang Ye by name. Wu Jianfeng understood the implication. He looked at Wang Ye and whispered, ¡°Go ahead!¡± ¡°Yes, sir! ii Pushing open the slightly ajar door, only the regimental commander was seated behind his desk. ¡°Report!¡± Wang Ye walked over to the opposite side of the regimental commander and saluted. ¡°Fourth Company Commander, close the door and wait downstairs!¡± The regimental commander didn¡¯t acknowledge Wang Ye and instead shouted toward the door. After a confirming ¡°yes¡± from outside, the door was closed, leaving only the regimental commander and Wang Ye in the room. ¡°Do you regret not joining the division¡¯s reconnaissance battalion?¡± The regimental commander fixed his gaze on Wang Ye and got straight to the point. ¡°Report, I have no regrets!¡± Wang Ye replied with a confident smile. ¡°Yes, it might sound a bit rehearsed, but it¡¯s also genuine!¡± The regimental commander stood up with a grin. After lighting a cigarette and taking a drag, he approached Wang Ye, the cigarette held between his chopsticks. Looking at Wang Ye, he smiled and remarked, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, the Iron Bones Hero Regiment won¡¯t let you down!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye responded with determination. ¡°I can only keep you here for about a year anyway!¡± Wang Ye was taken aback but didn¡¯t voice any objections. He simply maintained eye contact with the regimental commander. ¡°In truth, 1 had considered bringing you back to our regiment after you graduate from the military academy.¡± After exhaling a puff of smoke, he moved to the window with his back turned to Wang Ye. ¡°But it seems that this hope is almost nil!¡± ¡°Why?¡± Wang Ye couldn¡¯t help but ask. The regimental commander turned his head, walked back to his desk, and took a seat. ¡°You might not be aware of this, but those who are recommended by the military academy often return to their alma mater.¡± Wang Ye was indeed aware of this. His platoon leader at the military academy, Meng Wenbin, had briefly explained the process to him. However, Wang Ye was puzzled by what the regimental commander was saying now. ¡°But does returning to the alma mater mean you can¡¯t return to your original unit?¡± ¡°It¡¯s common to return to a division-level unit after graduating,¡± the regimental commander continued after a pause. ¡°From there, the division will make new assignments.¡± ¡°Uh¡­¡± At that moment, Wang Ye suddenly understood the implication of what the chief of staff had said. ¡°I¡¯ll wait for you to come to division headquarters on your own.¡± Wang Ye had initially thought it was a mere courtesy, but now he realized that it carried a significant meaning. Wang Ye couldn¡¯t help but be surprised by the complexity of the relationships involved. The regimental commander didn¡¯t need to explain further. Wang Ye understood that if he indeed graduated and went to the division headquarters, the division would determine his assignment. It would be highly unusual if he were allowed to choose freely. > Hehe, that¡¯s not the important part. I had envisioned grooming you as a potential Regiment Commander. But in reality, it was just a wishful thought. The Iron Bones Hero Regiment belongs to the nation and its people, not to me. 1 don¡¯t have the authority to appoint a Regiment Commander!¡± Wang Ye remained silent. This discussion was on a completely different level, and he didn¡¯t know how to respond. After all, he was still a new recruit who had recently joined the company. To become a leader, he would need to excel and prove himself as a top-notch soldier. How distant that future seemed! Chapter 243 - Chapter 243: Comrade, Please Wait Chapter 243: Comrade, Please Wait Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Brother Wang, I heard that the Chief of Staff of our division came over in a helicopter yesterday and invited you to be a scout at the division headquarters?¡± On the 16th, the entire company rested for a day. After everyone finished writing the drill summary in the morning, everyone had some free time in the afternoon. At this moment, Wang Ye and Zhang Ping¡¯an were sitting on a grass patch not far from the kitchen, sunbathing. ¡°Yeah, he even invited me to take a helicopter!¡± Wang Ye turned his head and replied with a smile. ¡°Really?¡± Zhang Ping¡¯an became excited and stopped sitting. He got up and squatted down to look at Wang Ye, ¡°Then why aren¡¯t you sitting down, Brother Wang? I heard that it was an armed helicopter. It seems very powerful and awesome!¡± ¡°I¡¯m afraid that if I go up, he might land at the division headquarters later?¡± ¡°Hehe, that¡¯s true. It¡¯s very possible,¡± Zhang Ping¡¯an chuckled. ¡°I¡¯ll forcefully capture you and tie you up. By then, you¡¯ll have no choice but to be a scout!¡± Wang Ye was also happy. He didn¡¯t have any qualms about joking with his brothers. ¡°But Brother Wang, are you really not going to be a scout?¡± At this moment, Zhang Ping¡¯an looked at Wang Ye and asked in a softer voice. Wang Ye turned his head with a smile, ¡±1 will, but not now. Moreover, it¡¯s not confirmed yet, so 1 won¡¯t tell you.¡± But let me tell you a secret. Within this year, 1 will definitely become a Scout!¡± ¡°Ah!¡± Zhang Ping¡¯an was confused by Wang Ye¡¯s words. Wang Ye, on the other hand, smiled mysteriously and did not explain further. Actually, this was what the regiment commander and Wang Ye had said last night. The regiment commander had told Wang Ye that it was not empty talk that he would not be buried in the Iron Bones Hero Regiment. Wang Ye didn¡¯t disappoint him. As the regiment commander of a superior squad, he naturally had to think of a way to not disappoint his subordinates. Although Wang Ye might not have much thought about it, after all, it was just a headhunt. However, as a regiment commander, he could not think that way. Since Wang Ye had not been poached, he naturally had to pay more attention to Wang Ye. To put it simply, the regiment commander had made an agreement with Wang Ye. After Wang Ye had learned the basic military knowledge in the 4th Company, he would be transferred away. Of course, he would not be transferred out of the 4th Company but retained the positions and duties of the 4th Company. It was merely shifting him. According to the army¡¯s rules, he would be sent to the reconnaissance platoon of the police investigation company directly under the regiment to study for three months. In the regiment commander¡¯s words, if you want to be a scout, you can¡¯t just go to the scout camp. Our regiment also has scouts. ¡°When the time comes, I¡¯ll let you learn to be a scout. It definitely won¡¯t delay your growth. As for why they didn¡¯t transfer Wang Ye away?¡± That was because the regiment commander, including Wu Jianfeng, had already decided for Wang Ye to go to the military academy next year. Under such circumstances, Wang Ye still had to assume the position of class monitor or deputy class monitor. It was unrealistic for a rookie to be transferred to the reconnaissance platoon as the squad leader or vice-squad leader, so it wouldn¡¯t seem out of place for Wang Ye to be the deputy-squad leader of the 4th Company. Of course, even if Wang Ye wanted to be the deputy class monitor of the 4th Company, he had to learn the things of the 4th Company well and have the qualities to be the deputy class monitor in all aspects. After chatting with Zhang Ping¡¯an for more than half an hour, Wang Ye finally brought Zhang Ping¡¯an and the half a catty of beef that he had secretly discussed with the dog squad leader to the dormitory. ¡°Comrade, please wait!¡± Humming a little tune, Wang Ye, who was alone, didn¡¯t walk properly. Suddenly, not far from the canteen, a voice suddenly came from the other side of the road behind him. ¡°Fuck!¡± He turned his head to take a look, and in the next second, he cursed in his heart. Immediately after, Wang Ye didn¡¯t think too much about it and ran. This was what Ye Sanshi had taught everyone when he was in the recruit company. In the army, if a white hat shouted at you, unless you were blocked, you had to run or hide. If he didn¡¯t run away, he would die when he returned. Wang Ye still remembered the vicious expression on Ye Sanshi¡¯s face when he said that. Ye Sanshi wasn¡¯t the only one who said this. On the sixth day, Qiao Xuan and the other veterans had said something similar when they were giving the three recruits company knowledge. Therefore, at this moment, Wang Ye really didn¡¯t think too much about it. He instinctively ran away. It was mainly because Wang Ye and Zhang Ping¡¯an had been relaxing just now that the buttons on his clothes had been unbuttoned a little. Moreover, he had been humming a little tune as he walked just now. Wang Ye felt that they must have seen him. If he didn¡¯t run now, he would definitely lose points if he was caught later. He was a popular member of the Iron Bones Heroes Regiment. This morning, the group report praised the group led by him for capturing the scouts during the confrontation exercise. If he was caught by them now, it would not look good if he was criticized later. At this moment, Wang Ye actually didn¡¯t think too much about it. With his current situation, there was no need for him to be afraid of the pickets in the group¡­ ¡°Don¡¯t run!¡± As soon as Wang Ye ran, the two white hats instantly caught up to him. They didn¡¯t see Wang Ye¡¯s face clearly, but they saw the crutch on Wang Ye¡¯s shoulder. Therefore, how could they not chase after him at this time? Indeed, he was definitely a new recruit at this time. He actually dared to run away. He simply did not put them in his eyes. Therefore, the two of them were wearing leather shoes as they shouted and chased. There were actually quite a lot of people in the camp. Today¡¯s rest was not just for the 4th Company. The entire regiment¡¯s confrontation had ended, except for some companies that did not perform well in this confrontation. They did not catch any scouts, so they did not rest today. Several other companies were resting today, and they basically let everyone have free time in the afternoon. Under such circumstances, the scene of Wang Ye running away with the pickets was immediately seen by many people. ¡°Not good¡­Not good¡­Class monitor, Wang Ye is being chased by the pickets!¡± There weren¡¯t many people outside Class Eight¡¯s dormitory. Zhou Qi was writing the next training plan, while Qiao Xuan was holding a mobile phone card and making a call. There were others playing Chinese chess and listening to music. At this moment, Zhang Wen, who was standing guard at the entrance downstairs, ran up. Everyone in the dormitory turned to look at him. ¡°What happened?¡± Zhou Qi dropped his pen and ran to Zhang Wen. Qiao Xuan, who was on the phone, hurriedly said before hanging up. ¡°I don¡¯t know!¡± Zhang Wen said anxiously. 1 saw Wang Ye being chased by two pickets from the training ground in front of us!¡± Zhou Qi pushed him away and went out. But then he looked back at him and asked, ¡°Where did he run off to!¡± ¡°That direction!¡± Zhang Wen pointed. ¡°Hey, wait!¡± At this moment, Qiao Xuan grabbed Zhou Qi and looked at him as he turned his head. Qiao Xuan said, ¡°It¡¯s useless even if we chase after them. They¡¯re pickets!¡± As soon as he said this, Zhou Qi immediately calmed down. Indeed, that was the picket. Since Wang Ye was running, what could he do if he chased after him, other than exposing that Wang Ye was from his own company and class? ¡°Why are these guys chasing Wang Ye?¡± ¡°By the way, don¡¯t they know Wang Ye?¡± In the dormitory, there were still people who hadn¡¯t moved. The two first-class soldiers were still sitting around the chessboard. At this moment, the two of them were whispering. After a brief moment of shock, they were actually a little surprised. Although Wang Ye was only a whisper among the high-grade soldiers of the Fourth Company, he was still a little worried. However, this didn¡¯t mean that Wang Ye would suffer humiliation after four consecutive battles. He was the treasure of the four companies, but he was also the treasure of the team. Their picket was only the picket of the police detective company, right? It¡¯s not like we¡¯re on patrol. Are you guys so stubborn? Correct him? He had been called over by the regiment commander to chat last night, and today, the regiment report was still praising him for his glorious feat of discovering four scouts alone. If they were to correct him now, could they really immediately issue a notice of criticism or drag Wang Ye to be punished when the regiment headquarters had just praised him? Luo Yang and Wei Qinghai looked at each other, and then they saw the look in each other¡¯s eyes as if they were watching a show. To be honest, the class monitor and Qiao Xuan were blocking the entrance. They really wanted to go out. He went out to see the scene of Wang Ye being chased. They¡¯d be happy to see it! This guy had such a day! Wang Ye didn¡¯t know what was going on in the dormitory. At this moment, he ran as fast as he could as if his butt was on fire. The two officers in leather shoes behind him were getting weaker and weaker. He couldn¡¯t catch up! ¡°Fuck, who is this new recruit?¡± One of them was panting as he chased after him. This speed, this endurance, they had chased from the fourth company to the third company, but they didn¡¯t see him slow down. ¡°Forget it, stop chasing!¡± Seeing that Wang Ye had run around the corner of the Third Company¡¯s dormitory building and disappeared, the other picket also stopped with an ugly expression. They were embarrassed today. Many people in the regiment saw them chasing after a new recruit. But now, they had not caught up. They could foresee what kind of storm they would face when they returned. Although the pickets wore leather shoes, they had been specially trained to wear leather shoes to run the loom sprint or even the 400m sprint or 3000m sprint. It was all for the sake of catching these soldiers who would run away when they shouted. For example, when Wang Ye was still in the recruit company, Ye Sanshi had brought Wang Ye over to do the 400 meters. They had encountered the second company and were caught because not a single soldier could outrun them. But now, Wang Ye had outsmarted them. ¡°Did you see what he looked like?¡± The person who had initially started scolding was panting heavily as he spoke to his companion beside him. ¡°No, this guy ran too fast. But 1 can guess who he is!¡± The picket who had shouted to forget it also had an ugly expression on his face. These words stunned the person who was scolding him. Then, he said directly, ¡°Wang Ye?¡± Naturally, it was impossible for them to know the recruits from the other companies. After all, when the new recruits left the company, they didn¡¯t have time to come out because of Deng Hai¡¯s matter. Later on, when Deng Hai was captured, they also didn¡¯t come out to capture him for the next two days. Then, they started to fight. They had never caught any recruits from the Fourth Company this year, so how could they know the recruits of other companies? However, Wang Ye was special. By now, even those from the small scattered units knew Wang Ye¡¯s name. ¡°Yes!¡± The picket pulled a long face and nodded. ¡°This soldier is obviously from the 4th Company. ¡°Moreover, there aren¡¯t any good soldiers in the Fourth Company this year. I don¡¯t think there¡¯s anyone else who can run so fast other than Wang Ye!¡± The two of them had guessed Wang Ye¡¯s identity, but there was nothing they could do. Picket duty focused on catching soldiers with stolen goods. If he ran away, even if they went to the Fourth Company to look for Wang Ye, they couldn¡¯t do anything if he didn¡¯t admit it. Chapter 244 - Chapter 244: What Should Come, Will Come! Chapter 244: What Should Come, Will Come! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Learn from me. The next time you encounter a picket officer, if your military appearance is satisfactory, you don¡¯t need to worry. But if you feel something¡¯s amiss with your appearance, make a swift exit, understand?¡± Inside the dormitory, Qiao Xuan addressed the two Class Eight recruits with a solemn expression. Peng Yuhang and Zhang Wen, who had just returned from sentry duty, nodded vigorously. Peng Yuhang even turned to Wang Ye with a grin and asked, ¡°Wang Ye, you¡¯re really impressive. By the way, what did the picket officer say when he called you? Did he really ask you to stay?¡± ¡°Yes! He called out to me from behind,¡± Wang Ye replied with a smile. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s not dwell on this any longer!¡± Zhou Qi intervened, signaling them to stop discussing the topic. Then, he addressed everyone, saying, ¡°Don¡¯t chatter too much about the picket officer. And don¡¯t mention Wang Ye¡¯s encounter with the picket officer today. Do you understand? Wang Ye has been in the dormitory this afternoon, got it?¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± responded everyone in Class Eight promptly. ¡°Okay, let¡¯s put this behind us. Let¡¯s go. It¡¯s nearly time for physical training.¡± Though rest during the day was allowed, Wang Ye couldn¡¯t afford to let his stamina decline, just like his morning runs. ¡°It¡¯s been more than ten days since this year¡¯s new recruits joined the company. We¡¯ve missed a lot of training due to the drill confrontation.¡± Wu Jianfeng addressed the entire company gathered downstairs. ¡°The newcomers who just arrived have hardly received any training. Starting today, we need to catch up!¡± With that, the deputy company commander stepped forward and turned right. The entire company was led to the 400-meter obstacle course of the 4th Company. ¡°It¡¯s happening! We¡¯re finally doing this!¡± As they gazed at the 400-meter obstacle course ahead, some of the veteran runners wore bitter expressions. They couldn¡¯t help but cast glances at Wang Ye from Class Eight. Of course, there were also recruits who observed the 400-meter training ground with curiosity. Not all of them had encountered the 400-meter obstacle before. In the 4th Company, most of the recruits coming from the training camp had never experienced it. It had been postponed due to the previous incident, but these days, some ambitious recruits had begun nurturing a small dream in their hearts. After all, they had heard about Wang Ye¡¯s legendary tale in a short time. Since they hadn¡¯t run it before, they didn¡¯t have a clear idea about the 400-meter obstacle. They couldn¡¯t help but wonder how Wang Ye could break the record. Even if he didn¡¯t break the record, he had performed exceptionally well, and established a reputation for himself. In their minds, since Wang Ye, as a recruit, could break the record, this task shouldn¡¯t be too challenging. Of course, this perspective was held by only a few recruits. Most of them were there to observe. The moment they laid eyes on the 400-meter obstacle course, they felt a sense of hopelessness regarding Wang Ye¡¯s achievements. Running back and forth through all those obstacles, plus the 200-meter sprint, totaling 400 meters, and he completed it in less than one minute and thirty seconds? At that moment, it felt as though they were talking about an impossible feat. Running 400 meters in under a minute was a major challenge for many of them. Now, they had to navigate through numerous obstacles in just 20 to 30 seconds. I low did he do it? ¡°Wang Ye!¡± They halted in front of the 400-meter obstacle course. Wu Jianfeng didn¡¯t waste any time and called out to the formation with a serious expression. ¡°Here!¡± Wang Ye responded. ¡°Step forward!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± At this moment, most of the veterans in the Fourth Company had a bitter taste in their mouths. This new recruit was about to display his prowess! Although they had anticipated this day, they secretly wished it would come later because they knew that once this day arrived, they would undoubtedly be put through a tough ordeal. ¡°Warm up and get ready!¡± Wu Jianfeng instructed Wang Ye. Afterward, he addressed the formation once more. ¡°Dismissed, move to the side of the obstacle course and watch!¡± He didn¡¯t say much because Wang Ye hadn¡¯t begun running yet. However, the veterans and even the recruits in the formation sensed that a storm was about to hit them. Soon, everyone from the Fourth Company, excluding Wang Ye, stood by the obstacles on the training ground. Wang Ye had just completed his warm-up. ¡°Don¡¯t hold back, give it your all, understand?¡± Wu Jianfeng whispered to Wang Ye at the starting point. ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye smiled and nodded. As he spoke, he glanced at the soldiers of the Fourth Company standing by the obstacles on the side of the track. In his heart, Wang Ye offered an apology. It¡¯s not that I want to challenge you, but Old Wu won¡¯t let me off! Shortly after, the deputy company commander, Zheng Ke, positioned himself at the starting line with a stopwatch. As for Wang Ye, he was prepared to start running. ¡°Ready!¡± ¡°Go!¡± Zheng Ke shouted, and under the watchful eyes of the new veterans of the Fourth Company, Wang Ye sprinted off. The Fourth Company¡¯s training ground was actually different from the 400-meter obstacle course that Wang Ye had previously encountered. The other side had a two-hundred-meter track, while the Fourth Company¡¯s track was only a hundred meters long. Both tracks had an empty lane and an adjacent obstacle course. During the run, it was the same scenario. There was an absence of cheering. Normally, when a comrade participated in such an event, everyone would be expected to cheer them on. However, the Fourth Company¡¯s soldiers remained unusually quiet. In truth, everyone secretly hoped that Wang Ye would stumble on the track, sparing them from having to match his incredible performance, which loomed like a daunting challenge over their heads. Regrettably, their hopes were in vain. After the initial 100-meter sprint, Wang Ye seamlessly transitioned into the obstacle course, leaving the recruits and veterans dumbfounded. Without hesitation, he leaped over high hurdles¡­ His technique for navigating the obstacles was vastly different from what everyone recognized as energy-conserving maneuvers. Instead, they were the most efficient ones. If this were Wang Ye¡¯s first attempt, and no one knew his previous records, they would undoubtedly be cursing him right now. What¡¯s with the pretense? You¡¯re running so fast despite expending so much energy. Let¡¯s see how you fare on the return trip! However, the Fourth Company¡¯s soldiers harbored no such thoughts. They only felt their scalps tingle. What are we supposed to do now? If we don¡¯t adopt your obstacle-crossing technique and speed for efficiency, it means we¡¯re not measuring up to your level. With your speed and technique, it would be downright embarrassing if you couldn¡¯t make it back on the second lap or even fell into the deep pit. That would directly imply your physical fitness wasn¡¯t up to par. And what happened if a veteran fell short in terms of physical prowess? No need to think, just practice. It was hopeless! At this moment, many recruits and veterans from the Fourth Company had an urge to kick Wang Ye, who was racing through the obstacle course, over to the other companies. Some even muttered to themselves. The Division¡¯s Chief of Staff personally flew a helicopter to pick you up. Why didn¡¯t you accept the ride? The Division¡¯s Reconnaissance Battalion is where the real daredevils gather. What are you doing here! ¡°1 minute 29 seconds 12!¡± As Wang Ye crossed the starting line on his return trip, Zheng Ke announced his results loudly. The soldiers of the Fourth Company, lining both sides of the obstacle course, didn¡¯t erupt in cheers. Only Wu Jianfeng chuckled and commented, ¡°Haha, not bad. You¡¯ve made some progress, especially considering the change of location. Keep it up!¡± With his hands on his knees, Wang Ye hunched over, catching his breath. Upon hearing Wu Jianfeng¡¯s words, he grinned and nodded. In reality, Wang Ye could run even faster. He was confident in his abilities. After all, compared to when he set the record previously, his basic attributes had improved further. It had been some time since his last run, and this time he was adjusting to a new location, which made him slightly unfamiliar with the course. Nevertheless, his performance was more than sufficient. At the very least, the recruits and veterans of the Fourth Company were left dumbfounded by his display. Chapter 245 - Chapter 245: The Veterans Legs Are Shaking Chapter 245: The Veterans¡¯ Legs Are Shaking Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°I understand that each of us is unique, just like our appearances. Some are as handsome as me, and some may not be as fortunate,¡± Wu Jianfeng exclaimed as he surveyed the assembled line during the obstacle course. His words elicited immediate laughter and smiles from the group, except, of course, for the instructor. He just looked at Wu Jianfeng speechlessly. However, the jovial atmosphere quickly dissipated among those in the line. ¡°But we all share a commonality. We are all human, we are all men, and we all possess two legs, two arms, and one head!¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s tone shifted abruptly. Though he had been joking just a moment ago, his demeanor grew grave. Scanning the crowd, the soldiers of the Fourth Company abandoned their smiles. At that moment, it was fair to say that under Wu Jianfeng¡¯s intense gaze, the solemnity displayed by the attendees at a memorial service might not match that of the Fourth Company¡¯s soldiers. No one dared to meet Wu Jianfeng¡¯s eyes. Yet, what needed to be addressed couldn¡¯t be avoided. ¡°One minute and thirty seconds!¡± Wu Jianfeng proclaimed. ¡°Wang Ye managed to achieve this time because you all watched him sprint right before your eyes. 1 acknowledge that people differ. I can accept if there¡¯s a slight discrepancy, but when it extends to 10 seconds, 20 seconds, or even half a minute, that¡¯s where I draw the line. Tell me, can you understand that?¡± Silence gripped the assembly. Of course, they couldn¡¯t fathom how Wang Ye had run so swiftly. They couldn¡¯t fathom the remarkable physical prowess that supported him. Nevertheless, reality stared them in the face. If they dared to admit their inability to comprehend, Wu Jianfeng would undoubtedly give them a lesson in understanding. ¡°No one has anything to say? Has everyone lost their voice? Answer me, do you understand?¡± ¡°No!¡± The soldiers of the Fourth Company bellowed vehemently as though they had just ingested something extremely bitter. They truly didn¡¯t want to utter that word. Yet, Wu Jianfeng forced them to respond. Wu Jianfeng was highly pleased with the resounding response. He declared loudly, ¡°Excellent. You don¡¯t understand, and neither do I. So, let¡¯s let the facts speak for themselves.¡± Pointing towards the training ground beside him, Wu Jianfeng continued, ¡°Later, all of you need to get back on track. Today, we won¡¯t count the new recruits.¡± The veterans¡¯ test results all fell within one minute and forty seconds. Reflect on it yourselves, why is there still a gap? One minute and forty seconds!¡± Wu Jianfeng emphasized. At this juncture, Wu Jianfeng turned to the deputy company commander and asked, ¡°Zheng Ke, tell me, what should we do?¡± ¡°Practice!¡± Zheng Ke replied loudly. ¡°How?¡± Wu Jianfeng pressed further, not letting up. Zheng Ke¡¯s expression grew stern as he exclaimed, ¡°Except for those who completed it in 1 minute and 40 seconds, the rest of you will run a 400-meter obstacle course every morning, afternoon, and evening, in addition to two eight-kilometer cross-country runs, fully armed, in the morning and evening.¡± At that moment, many veterans from the Fourth Company felt their legs quaking. As for the recruits, their faces, tanned from their enlistment, seemed to lose some color. It was too cruel. Run fully armed for eight kilometers? This was borderline madness. Five kilometers with gear was already grueling, and now they had to add three more kilometers twice daily. The recruits at the training camp had never tackled the 400-meter obstacle course, so they didn¡¯t fully grasp the intensity of the three 400-meter runs each day. They assumed that three such runs were manageable, taking just one or two minutes each, with any discomfort being temporary. So, they began running. However, the veterans, along with some recruits from the Iron Bones Hero Regiment, now harbored a newfound dread for the 400-meter obstacle. Naturally, just the thought of eight kilometers was enough to weaken one¡¯s resolve. In short, it seemed as if darkness had descended upon them. Even though it was still the afternoon, and the sun hung high in the sky, everyone felt as if they were in a deep shadow. ¡°Move, move, move¡­ Begin your run and pick up the pace¡­ Faster. Tell me, at this speed, how could you have said you didn¡¯t understand?¡± On the training ground, the veterans swiftly embarked on their training. Wu Jianfeng stood at the edge of the training ground, his voice booming as he relentlessly pushed the runners to accelerate. Three lanes were set up, with three platoons of veterans running together. Wang Ye remained unfazed. However, the recruits on the sidelines felt a shiver down their spines. When they had witnessed Wang Ye¡¯s run earlier, the recruits who had never run in the training camp believed it didn¡¯t seem too challenging. But now, the veterans were all gasping for breath. Some struggled to get past the obstacles on their second attempt due to Wu Jianfeng¡¯s relentless encouragement. For instance, the high bench ¨C they hung onto it and shook it a few times before they toppled over when they lost their strength. Then, there was the deep pit. After leaping in, some found it difficult to climb out¡­ Confronted with a variety of situations, the recruits soon realized that these 400 meters were far from the cakewalk they initially imagined. ¡°1 minute 37.58 seconds, 1 minute¡­¡± Zheng Ke proudly displayed his results. He could breathe a sigh of relief if he completed the run within one minute and forty seconds. As for those who didn¡¯t make it, their faces were already drained of color from the 400-meter run, and now they looked even paler. Half an hour later, all the veterans had finished their runs. Not a single veteran in the company achieved a time under one minute and thirty-five seconds. Fourteen of them finished within one minute and forty seconds, with most clocking in at 1 minute 38 seconds. The rest exceeded one minute and forty seconds. Today, due to Wu Jianfeng¡¯s exceptional urging and motivation, four individuals took longer than two minutes and even two and a half minutes. This marked the third 400-meter run, and exhaustion prevented them from surmounting certain obstacles. For instance, Wei Qinghai from Class Eight was relatively short, standing at around 169 centimeters, and his academic performance was not stellar. This time, due to the excessive urging, Wei Qinghai had depleted a substantial portion of his stamina. Ultimately, he had to make five or six attempts at the deep pit, taking twenty to thirty seconds to successfully climb out. ¡°Embarrassing, and you dare to call yourselves veterans? You even claim to be a veteran of my Fourth Company. You were shouting earlier that you didn¡¯t understand, and now you perform like this?¡± Wu Jianfeng scolded with a stern expression as he walked towards the newly formed formation. ¡°There are 51 veterans in the entire company, and 37 of them took more than 40 seconds.¡± ¡°Zheng Ke!¡± Wu Jianfeng turned his head and called. ¡°Here!¡± The deputy company commander stepped forward. Without waiting for Wu Jianfeng to say anything, he approached the front of the formation and shouted, ¡°Those who finished within one minute and forty seconds step out!¡± Fourteen seasoned soldiers stepped forward. ¡°You guys, teach the new recruits how to overcome the obstacles. The rest of you, follow me back to get your gear and prepare for an eight-kilometer cross-country run!¡± ¡°Hu¡­¡± At this moment, the 14 seasoned soldiers let out a sigh of relief. Meanwhile, the veterans following Zheng Ke back wore expressions of sorrow and indignation. An eight-kilometer cross-country run awaited them, and they wondered if they would even have the strength to eat with chopsticks afterward. ¡°Wang Ye, or rather, Brother Wang, you¡¯re truly like a big brother to me now. Can you share some tips with me? Is there a way to run the 400 meters faster and with less effort? I don¡¯t want to be like you; I just want to achieve one minute and forty-five seconds!¡± In the cafeteria, as dinner commenced, Peng Yuhang sat at a table, gazing at Wang Ye with a pained expression. He couldn¡¯t help but ask softly. He had shifted from addressing Wang Ye to calling him ¡°Brother Wang.¡± He found the challenge to be incredibly tough. Today, due to the veterans having to complete an eight-kilometer run, dinner had been delayed by half an hour. Consequently, the recruits had to run the 400-meter obstacle course after the veterans had instructed them. The best result among the recruits, excluding Wang Ye, was one minute and fifty-six seconds, and this achievement belonged to the Iron Bones Hero Regiment recruits. In other words, Wang Ye had already completed the 400-meter obstacle course once before. As for the rest of the recruits who had come from the training camp, like the two recruits from Class Eight, none of them finished within two minutes. Only two individuals managed to complete it within two minutes and ten seconds. The remaining results were even more protracted. Peng Yuhang¡¯s situation was no exception. Not to mention the passing mark of 2.30 minutes. He didn¡¯t even reach that. During his second attempt, he got stuck at the high bench, completely drained of energy, and couldn¡¯t ascend. He was ordered to stop and concluded his 400-meter run prematurely. Wang Ye looked at him and chuckled softly, ¡°It mainly comes down to stamina. If you lack stamina, your performance will naturally suffer.¡± Peng Yuhang wore a gloomy expression and muttered, ¡°Yes, 1 didn¡¯t manage my stamina well. I started too fast, and I¡­¡± ¡°What do you mean you didn¡¯t manage your stamina? You simply don¡¯t have enough stamina. Don¡¯t make excuses. I don¡¯t think you can run fast at all. 1 don¡¯t know how you new recruits made it here. Let me tell you, over the next two months, you¡¯ll need to improve your physical fitness,¡± Zhou Qi, sitting opposite Peng Yuhang, spoke with a serious expression. His voice wasn¡¯t loud, but his message was crystal clear. Peng Yuhang¡¯s expression grew even more bitter, but he didn¡¯t dare to argue. He could only reply quietly, ¡°Yes.¡± Chapter 246 - Chapter 246: Veterans Watching the Show Chapter 246: Veterans Watching the Show Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Quick, quick¡­Those behind me, run in front of me. How can you guys not be able to run faster than me? Did you guys really gain weight during the three months 1 took the recruits? Charge!¡± In the early morning, Fourth Company was led to the track by Wu Jianfeng. Eight kilometers. It wasn¡¯t armed gear this time; it was sandbags tied to their legs and weighted vests. Of course, it wasn¡¯t just the veterans who had completed the 400 meters in one minute and forty seconds yesterday; the entire company ran together. No one dared to question why those who didn¡¯t achieve the one-minute and forty seconds mark yesterday were exempt from running eight kilometers today. The 14 seasoned soldiers who had managed the one minute and forty seconds mark didn¡¯t even bother asking. They were mentally prepared. As for the new recruits, they didn¡¯t have the qualifications or the courage to speak up. The only person who could potentially question this was Wang Ye. However, Wang Ye wasn¡¯t a fool. Wasn¡¯t the song about unity and strength sung almost every day? Wouldn¡¯t he be asking for trouble by questioning this? Thus, Zheng Ke¡¯s additional practice of the 400-meter obstacle course, for those who finished in under one minute and forty seconds, turned into a full team training today. As Wang Ye looked at Wu Jianfeng, who was yelling in front of them, he couldn¡¯t help but have the urge to run over and give him a flying kick. Wu Jianfeng was so infuriating. He didn¡¯t have any weights on him. Furthermore, after just two laps, he stopped and began shouting from the sidelines. Once everyone finished a lap, he continued running ahead of the group. Yes, he was running, but with his running style, no one could possibly catch up to him. It was agonizing, but the greatest agony didn¡¯t come from Wu Jianfeng¡¯s words; it came from the burden beside him. The recruits from the two training camps of Class Eight were really weak. Before they even covered five kilometers out of the eight, some couldn¡¯t run any longer. Although Wu Jianfeng had pushed them too hard and exhausted their strength, they had only completed half the distance, so they had to be supported. Wang Ye and Qiao Xuan were assigned to Peng Yuhang. Each of them dragged him along the track, adding at least a few dozen pounds of weight. This made Wang Ye¡¯s run even more challenging. ¡°Wan¡­ Brother Wang¡­ Dep¡­ Deputy class officer¡­ You¡­ You guys¡­ Throwing¡­ Leave¡­ Me! ii Peng Yuhang, with one arm held by Wang Ye and the other by Qiao Xuan, looked pale as he ran, weakly uttering these words. ¡°Shut¡­ Shut up!¡± Qiao Xuan turned his head and glared at him before Wang Ye could respond. Then, he turned back around, focusing on what lay ahead. As they continued to drag him, he gritted his teeth and said, ¡°The fourth Company doesn¡¯t have a tradition of abandoning comrades and running away. I won¡¯t leave you, I won¡¯t give up!¡± He was also drenched in sweat. As he spoke, his face flushed, and he gasped for breath to finish his sentence. After running for a few more meters, he turned to look at Wang Ye. Panting heavily, he asked, ¡°You okay?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Wang Ye replied with just one word. In the next moment, something surprising happened. Qiao Xuan abruptly let go. He had just declared that he wouldn¡¯t abandon or give up, but now he had decisively let go. Wang Ye was a bit puzzled by this sudden change. ¡°Then¡­ Hold on, I¡¯ll go relieve Li Bing.¡± After saying this, he slowed down and turned around. Wang Ye also turned to look. Indeed, Li Bing seemed like he couldn¡¯t go on any longer. He didn¡¯t run alone; he and Zhou Qi were also dragging Zhang Wen, which had contributed to this situation. In terms of physical fitness, the officers of Class Eight were quite fit. However, apart from the two recruits, the two private classes were somewhat weaker. They occasionally needed someone to push them or even pull them for a while. This made the officers very busy and exhausted. Naturally, Wang Ye wasn¡¯t getting off easy either. He had been running the entire distance with Peng Yuhang from start to finish. ¡°Brother¡­ Brother Wang¡­ You¡¯re really my brother!¡± Everyone lay on the grass beside the track, not caring if they were getting dirty. Peng Yuhang turned his head to look at Wang Ye with a grateful expression. This made Wang Ye, who was panting heavily, turn his head and roll his eyes. ¡°If I really had a brother like you, I¡¯d die of exhaustion!¡± ¡°I¡­ I¡¯ll buy you a drink. Seriously, wait¡­ I¡¯ll get you a Coke during our break later!¡± ¡°I¡¯d prefer orange juice¡­¡± Wang Ye turned around and looked at the sky after saying this. At this moment, Wang Ye felt a bit down. Of course, it had nothing to do with Peng Yuhang. It was because his attempt to transform a skill had failed. It was unclear whether it was because running eight kilometers wasn¡¯t considered a typical military training exercise or because the techniques and other aspects of running eight kilometers were similar to running five kilometers, but when Wang Ye attempted to convert it into a skill after completing the run, he failed. This dashed Wang Ye¡¯s hopes of acquiring a skill that could enhance his stamina. ¡°Here, one for each of you!¡± At eight o¡¯clock, after the exercise session, the entire company was taken to the 400-meter obstacle course for a run. Once that was over, the recruits received their new equipment. Engineer shovels, one for each recruit. ¡°Why are they giving us these shovels? Are we going camping again?¡± H Hehe, these roasted seeds are really good. Did you use the shovel for that?¡± There was no formal ceremony when the shovels were distributed. The veterans moved out in front of the dormitory building, and the recruits each received one before standing to the side. So now, recruits held their new equipment and chatted happily. Did your recruit company let you cook during camping?¡± Wang Ye asked the recruits from the Iron Bones Hero Regiment. ¡°Yeah, didn¡¯t you do that too? We also requested to cook for ourselves. They even gave us a shovel. This is the pot we used for cooking!¡± A soldier from the training camp raised his shovel with a smile. ¡°Brother Wang, did your recruit company not do camping?¡± Peng Yuhang, now Wang Ye¡¯s sidekick, approached him and asked with a smile. ¡°We did go camping, but why would they give you engineer shovels for cooking?¡± During Wang Ye¡¯s recruit company period, they did go camping. Field training meant camping in the wilderness, but they had never seen engineer shovels for that purpose. ¡°Beep, beep, beep!¡± Zheng Ke blew his whistle loudly. ¡°Line up!¡± Soon, the recruits and veterans returned to their positions according to their shifts. ¡°Atten-tion! At ease¡­¡± Without much ado, Zheng Ke organized the team and led them, under Wu Jianfeng¡¯s watchful eye, to run. As the recruits holding the shovels wondered what they were going to do, they left the camp area and climbed a mountain outside. It didn¡¯t take long for everyone to figure out their task. Digging trenches, or more accurately, digging foxholes. Each recruit had to dig one for themselves. Moreover, it had to be more than one meter deep, adjusted according to the individual¡¯s height. Additionally, this depth was measured from the ground to the bottom of the pit, and the soil dug out had to be piled up in front to create cover. The total height had to reach 1.6 meters, and at the same time, they had to dig a cliffside cave in the opposite direction. ¡°Defensive fortifications are our lifeline.¡± Zheng Ke¡¯s expression was stern as he addressed the recruits, who were bent over with shovels in hand. ¡°Building foxholes is the most basic form of defense, and it¡¯s one of the most common methods used on the battlefield. In the past, on our side¡¯s southern border¡­ Our ancestors relied on these foxholes and various fortifications to significantly reduce casualties.¡± Pausing for a moment, Zheng Ke continued loudly, ¡°On a modern battlefield where artillery fire is rampant, a foxhole can increase our chances of survival tenfold. This is your first and most crucial lesson!¡± Everyone understood what Zheng Ke was saying, but understanding and enduring were two different things. Digging a hole in the mountainside with just an engineer shovel was a grueling task. They were required to dig a meter deep and about 80 meters in size, and it was certainly no walk in the park. What made it even more challenging was the fact that it had to be completed before dinner. This forced everyone to put their backs into it. Of course, it would¡¯ve been if that was just that. The most frustrating part was that there were seasoned soldiers watching them and offering guidance. They referred to themselves as supervisors and guided the recruits in their work, but they were actually just enjoying the show. Wang Ye, in particular, had a few seasoned soldiers from Class Eight standing nearby, and seasoned soldiers from other classes would occasionally come over to give pointers. They were truly enjoying themselves. If they weren¡¯t afraid of retribution and Zheng Ke wasn¡¯t around, they would probably go buy some popcorn from the canteen. As Wang Ye watched the veterans watch them while he sweated profusely, occasionally offering advice on how to dig the soil more efficiently, he couldn¡¯t help but feel annoyed. Yesterday, when Wang Ye completed the 400 meters, the veterans were the ones who struggled. Now, they were just standing by, watching a new recruit do the work that was typically assigned to recruits. How could they not be delighted? Chapter 247 - Chapter 247: A Carriage of Ammo Chapter 247: A Carriage of Ammo Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation A confrontation exercise proved highly effective for the Iron Bones Hero Regiment. At the very least, after this match, everyone¡¯s attention was no longer on Deng Hai. The entire group resumed their normal training. It was only due to Wang Ye¡¯s presence that the recruits and veterans of the fourth company found themselves facing considerable challenges. When morning came, they had to carry an eight-kilometer load. At the beginning of the morning exercise class, there was another 400-meter obstacle to teach the recruits some military skills. Not to mention lunch; it was the most challenging part of the day. Even though they were given half an hour to rest before being pushed to run the 400 meters, it still proved demanding. However, eating too much meant not having enough time for digestion during that half-hour break. A 400-meter run right after a meal could make one regurgitate. This led the recruits and veterans to eat cautiously, stopping at 70% full before setting down their chopsticks. They dared not eat more! ¡°Brother Wang, what do you think we¡¯ll be doing today?¡± The armored vehicle produced a ¡°kuang kuang¡± sound. Peng Yuhang, seated next to Wang Ye, couldn¡¯t resist leaning over to ask quietly. Though he seemed to be addressing Wang Ye, his eyes wandered toward the other side, hoping that Qiao Xuan, the deputy class monitor, would offer an answer. However, Qiao Xuan rested with his eyes closed, cradling his gun in his arms, completely ignoring Peng Yuhang. Wang Ye glanced at him and smiled, ¡°How would I know? Let¡¯s just wait.¡± By now, Wang Ye had grown accustomed to the Fourth Company¡¯s approach. They seldom disclosed their plans before executing them. The details only emerged when it was time to act. Wang Ye didn¡¯t mind. He had come to understand that he was merely a soldier now, a private. He would do what he was told to do. There was no need to question too much. Besides, it wasn¡¯t as if he could buy any special treatment. ¡°Alright then!¡± Peng Yuhang nodded in silence, then glanced at Qiao Xuan beside him. He leaned closer once more and retrieved a candy from his pocket. ¡°Here, Brother Wang, have some candy!¡± He produced a solid fruit-flavored candy and discreetly handed it to Wang Ye. Wang Ye glanced at him, offering a smile in response. He didn¡¯t utter a word. Instead, he accepted the candy, unwrapped it, and popped it into his mouth before neatly stowing away the wrapper. It was clear to him that Peng Yuhang had likely procured the candy from the service center and brought it secretly. In truth, Wang Ye also had a few pieces in his own pocket. They served as a handy snack if he ever felt hungry. The others were oblivious to this exchange. On Wang Ye¡¯s side, the four of them still sat in a row. Qiao Xuan kept his eyes closed, resting, while Zhang Wen, who had relocated to the back, clenched a plastic bag tightly, his eyes shut tightly as he battled motion sickness. He was in no condition to observe anything else. The armored vehicle continued its somewhat rocky journey for over half an hour before finally coming to a halt. ¡°Ugh¡­¡± As soon as it stopped, Zhang Wen began to retch. Wang Ye quickly moved closer to assist. Fortunately, their destination had been reached. Unlike last time, Wang Ye didn¡¯t have to endure the unpleasant odor inside the vehicle. After a lengthy bout of vomiting, the platoon leader approached and helped Zhang Wen disembark. Only then did Wang Ye and the rest exit the vehicle. ¡°Hmm?¡± As Wang Ye stepped out of the vehicle and took a deep breath of fresh air, he suddenly felt a sense of familiarity wash over him. It seemed as though he had returned to a place he knew well. Of course, he wasn¡¯t the only one who recognized it. ¡°Wow, we¡¯re at the shooting range!¡± ¡°Are we going to do some shooting today?¡± The new recruits and seasoned soldiers from the Fourth Company disembarked from the transport. The recruits from the training camp were naturally unfamiliar with this place. However, the members of the Iron Bones Hero Regiment were no strangers to it. This was the same shooting range they had visited on the first day of their camp. It was here that they had fired their first five live rounds. Wang Ye was also somewhat surprised that they had ended up here. ¡°Beep beep! Gather!¡± At that moment, Wu Jianfeng blew his whistle and shouted. Without hesitation, everyone rushed over. Even those who had been ill and were still recovering at the back of the vehicle were helped to their feet and joined the group. ¡°Despite being here for 25 days, some of you haven¡¯t even been assigned positions yet. This delay is seriously impeding our training progress!¡± Wu Jianfeng stood before the group, his voice commanding attention. ¡°However, after today, you will be assigned your roles. Today, 1¡¯11 let you all have some fun!¡± After making this announcement, Wu Jianfeng pointed to a vehicle parked nearby that had seemingly joined the convoy at an unknown point. ¡°Come on, veterans, tell the new recruits next to you what kind of vehicle this is!¡± Wu Jianfeng exclaimed with a smile. ¡°Ammo truck!¡± a group of veterans in the formation shouted in unison. This left the new recruits somewhat bewildered. They all gazed at the box truck. This vehicle was used to transport ammunition? How much ammunition could it possibly carry? Before long, they would find out. Two platoon leaders opened the truck¡¯s doors. Inside, they couldn¡¯t see how many ammunition boxes were stacked, but Wang Ye and the others noticed a substantial pile of ammunition boxes outside the truck. ¡°All this ammo is for us today!¡± Wu Jianfeng declared with a grin, eliciting an excited surge from the recruits. ¡°Wow, this is incredible!¡± ¡°Fuck! Fuck! How rich! 11 ¡°How much ammo is there? Are we going to fire a whole magazine each at least?¡± ¡°I can¡¯t believe it. Our company¡¯s squad leader told me he only fired fifteen rounds in two years. 1 used to think he was exaggerating, but now I feel like he must have been holding out on us!¡± At this point, the formation could no longer contain their enthusiasm. When new recruits joined the military, their fascination with firearms was undeniable. Even now, most of them weren¡¯t particularly interested in the rifles they carried. Many wished they could leave them in the armory. After all, without ammunition, the rifles were just added weight. But now, with all this ammunition, excitement bubbled among them. Wang Ye, too, felt a rush of excitement. He had been a bit weary from the long ride in the vehicle, but now he was wide awake. The opportunity for redemption had arrived! During this period, Zhou Qi had often used Wang Ye¡¯s 40-point score in consecutive shots as motivation for the other two recruits in their class. He would say, ¡°Wang Ye is human, not a god. Look at his shooting. He only scored 40 points and still got a good score.¡± H So you need to work hard too. I¡¯m not expecting you to surpass Wang Ye in other areas, but at the very least, you should strive to keep up.¡± Whether or not he could motivate the other two was another matter. Nevertheless, Peng Yuhang had approached Wang Ye several times during this period. Peng Yuhang would engage in serious discussions about shooting techniques with Wang Ye very often. He even shared some essential tips for shooting. Hmmm¡­ this guy, the rookie with a consecutive shooting score of forty-two rings¡­ Wang Ye turned his head to glance at Peng Yuhang, who happened to be looking back at him at that moment. Peng Yuhang was sporting a confident smile. Shooting was his strong suit. Despite having a score of only 42, it was still a better performance compared to other events. Moreover, among the recruits, many had missed the target or scored below forty points. In the grand scheme of things, his results were actually quite good. ¡°Brother Wang, watch me later!¡± Peng Yuhang whispered to Wang Ye with great assurance. ¡°Alright, attention!¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s shout interrupted Wang Ye before he could respond. Instantly, the group fell silent. Observing the recruits in formation, Wu Jianfeng continued to smile. ¡°1 can tell you that today, there¡¯s more than just rifle ammunition here.¡± He pointed towards the ammunition truck and said, ¡°Today, there are also machine gun rounds, sniper rifle bullets you¡¯ve been longing for, pistol rounds, and even rockets. You¡¯ll get a chance to handle all of these today.¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s words quickened the recruits¡¯ breath, while the veterans looked on with playful expressions. Some even wore grins. The recruits were excited, but the veterans weren¡¯t. As a field force, a frontline combat unit stationed at the border, their opportunities to fire live ammunition were far more abundant than those of ordinary troops. Each season, the Fourth Company would certainly have an ammunition truck. The physical exertion would leave shoulders sore, heads pounding, and ears ringing. After they completed their initial recruit training, they weren¡¯t particularly enthusiastic about going to the shooting range anymore. However, seeing the excitement in the new recruits made them reminisce. Not long ago, they too had been bursting with excitement. They just didn¡¯t know if the new recruits would still be as enthusiastic after today¡¯s shooting practice. ¡°All right, today¡¯s shooting practice will be part of the morning drill session. Let¡¯s have breakfast first!¡± Wu Jianfeng gestured, and the two platoon leaders closed the ammunition truck¡¯s doors. Then, Wu Jianfeng turned to the formation with a smile on his face. ¡°Dismissed for now. Class leaders, take your squads to find breakfast!¡± Wu Jianfeng gave the order, leaving the excited recruits somewhat puzzled. What did he mean by finding breakfast? Wasn¡¯t the kitchen following them? Their mobile kitchens were all at the rear. Did he misspeak? Did he expect everyone to have breakfast? Soon, Wang Ye realized that wasn¡¯t the case. After they disbanded, Zhou Qi led the squad into the forest on the left instead of heading towards the mobile kitchen¡­. Chapter 248 - Chapter 248: Small Worm and Long Worm Chapter 248: Small Worm and Long Worm Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°All! Class monitor, is that necessary?¡± In the forest, Peng Yuhang grimaced and muttered in a low voice. Wang Ye¡¯s expression mirrored his discontent, while the other recruit, Zhang Wen¡­ His face had already paled from vomiting, and now it seemed even more ghastly. But why were they in this predicament? The reason was straightforward. After Zhou Qi led everyone into the forest, he promptly unsheathed his bayonet and skewered a small piece of deadwood from the side. Almost immediately, a plump, white worm emerged from it. He plucked the insect and cradled it in his hand, explaining to Wang Ye and the other two that this would be their breakfast for the day. Under these circumstances, it would be strange if the three privates, who had never encountered such a situation before, looked pleased. ¡°All! Class monitor, how are we supposed to eat this?¡± On the sidelines, recruits from other squads were also voicing their concerns. The very next moment, Ye Sanshi¡¯s voice bellowed from the opposite end, ¡°What do you mean, how to eat? You¡¯ve got mouths, don¡¯t you? Open up!¡± Wang Ye and the other two turned their heads to see Ye Sanshi compelling a recruit to open his mouth. As soon as the recruit complied, Ye Sanshi thrust a worm into his mouth. ¡°Wu wu¡­¡± Wang Ye and the others were wide-eyed at the recruit¡¯s momentary struggle. However, Ye Sanshi seized his neck with one hand and covered his mouth with the other. ¡°Swallow it!¡± ¡°Gulp!¡± Wang Ye¡¯s throat moved. Frankly, Wang Ye wasn¡¯t keen on eating this creature. Though he understood that in the event of an actual war, he might have to consume whatever was available to survive when supplies ran low. But they weren¡¯t at that stage yet, were they? ¡°Alright, get moving. Everyone needs to find at least three of these critters this morning. Besides, there are other edible items in the forest.¡± After this declaration, Zhou Qi turned to Qiao Xuan and the other three Class Eight officers. ¡°You guys split up and accompany them. It¡¯s your responsibility to teach them what¡¯s safe to eat and what isn¡¯t.¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± ¡°Hehe, Brother Zhou, don¡¯t worry. If we stumble upon Danger Noodles I¡¯ll make sure they get an extra meal!¡± Li Bing grinned. In the eyes of Wang Ye and the other two, his grin was nothing short of devilish. Danger Noodles? Could Danger Noodles actually create caves? And it was something from the wilderness. Wang Ye wasn¡¯t sure if Peng Yuhang and the others had figured it out, but as someone who had been immersed in internet culture in his past life, he knew exactly what Li Bing was talking about the moment he mentioned Danger Noodles. Snakes. This guy actually intended to hunt for snakes. Wang Ye didn¡¯t doubt Li Bing¡¯s ability to catch them. Although Wang Ye hadn¡¯t encountered any snakes since joining the army, he was familiar with them from his previous life. After ail, Xi Guang had a subtropical climate. The air here was humid, and the temperatures were conducive to snakes. Even in the winter months, when it got cold at night, and occasional rain made the temperature drop, snakes would hibernate, but they wouldn¡¯t vanish entirely. ¡°Pay attention to your safety. When digging, don¡¯t touch anything with poison!¡± Zhou Qi offered this brief caution and allowed the recruits to proceed. Peng Yuhang appeared on the verge of tears. ¡°Class monitor, can¡¯t we just stick to insects? Why go for snakes?¡± His fear was palpable. Snakes, whether venomous or not, were naturally fear-inducing creatures for most people. To be honest, Wang Ye shared the same fear. However, the system didn¡¯t seem to provide any immunity to poison. Besides, this fear was largely psychological. After all, snakes had the reputation of lurking silently in the underbrush, waiting for an unsuspecting victim to approach before striking suddenly and delivering a potentially lethal bite. It was no wonder people were afraid of them. Zhou Qi shot a stern look at Peng Yuhang. ¡°You talk too much. Isn¡¯t a snake just a big worm? I¡¯m not asking you to eat it raw.¡± ¡°Actually, snakes taste quite good. We often eat them in the wilderness,¡± Li Bing chimed in. ¡°Yes, yes, yes. They¡¯re even better when they¡¯re venomous. If you make snake soup¡­ Mmm¡­¡± Li Bing¡¯s anticipation left Wang Ye and the others feeling disgusted. What kind of taste was this? ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go, Wang Ye. I¡¯ll take you to find something to eat!¡± Qiao Xuan stepped forward and patted Wang Ye on the shoulder, signaling for him to follow. ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Without a word, Wang Ye turned and followed Qiao Xuan. ¡°Damn, eating bugs? Can you actually eat those things?¡± Outside the forest, Zhang Ping¡¯an observed the figures within with a mix of sympathy and disgust. Beside him, an old Class Monitor from the fourth squad chuckled and remarked, ¡°See, our Chef Class has it better. They¡¯re munching on worms while we enjoy meat buns!¡± ¡°Absolutely,¡± Zhang Ping¡¯an nodded emphatically. Initially, he had felt a bit down about being assigned to the kitchen while others joined the combat company. However, in recent days, especially after seeing the strenuous routines these soldiers endured, he had grown increasingly grateful for his culinary skills. He couldn¡¯t help but think that with his physical condition, he might not have survived in this combat unit. He had even witnessed the painful blisters on Wang Ye¡¯s hands. The soldiers in this unit could probably outperform him easily. Now, he was being asked to eat raw worms. The mere thought of it made his stomach churn. ¡°Actually, it¡¯s not bad to be a soldier in Xi Guang,¡± Qiao Xuan led Wang Ye into the forest. As they walked, he smiled and said to Wang Ye, ¡°This place has actually been specially cleaned up. It¡¯s specially used for the recruits to practice this project every year, so there aren¡¯t many fruit trees here.¡± ¡°But if you were outside, you could eat a lot of fruits now!¡± ¡°Yes, I know!¡± Wang Ye nodded. In fact, he had eaten some of them before. During the previous confrontation, they had searched all over the mountains and plains for people. After Zhou Qi was finished, Qiao Xuan took over from him and waited at the periphery, so he didn¡¯t leave with Wang Ye. However, Wang Ye had followed Wu Jianfeng and the others to many places. In the process, not to mention the various fruit trees planted in front of their homes. There were all kinds of wild mountain grapes, orange trees, and even some lychee trees, green jujube trees, and so on. When they were passing by, although they didn¡¯t have time, they could still pick a few mouths to comfort themselves. However, there was obviously no such thing here today. Just as Qiao Xuan had said, today was a place for everyone to train. Therefore, other than the insects in the branches, the only thing that could be found on the surface of the tree was the insects in the branches. There were only some mushrooms and wood ears. ¡°Come here, there¡¯s a snake cave here!¡± In a bush, Wang Ye was picking up edible mushrooms from Qiao Xuan. Suddenly, Qiao Xuan, who was seven or eight meters away, turned his head and shouted at Wang Ye in a low voice. ¡°Good! He¡¯s here.¡± Wang Ye replied and ignored the mushrooms on the ground. He even threw the mushrooms that he had packed with the hem of his clothes on the spot. He stood up and ran over even though he was also afraid of snakes. However, they didn¡¯t lose the formation. Moreover, who was he? He was Wang Ye, the new godfather of four consecutive recruits. He had been called the most awesome recruit, so how could he be afraid of snakes? Even if he was afraid, he had to go. ¡°Deputy, can you confirm that there are snakes inside?¡± Wang Ye came to Qiao Xuan¡¯s side and asked in a low voice. ¡°There should be!¡± Qiao Xuan stared at the hole and whispered,¡± Normally, when snakes are active, snake holes should be smooth. It¡¯s different from the rough appearance of rat holes.¡± However, in this season, the snakes should still be hibernating. Most of the caves were covered in grass, and it was normal for them to not be smooth.¡± After a pause, he looked at Wang Ye and continued,¡±However, we must be extremely careful when digging out snakes at this time. Xiguang didn¡¯t want to go inland. At this time of the year, snakes in many places had to hibernate for at least a month. However, in Xi Guang, the snakes were now in the cycle of ending their hibernation and coming out to hunt for food. Therefore, at this time, even if they were really hibernating, they would wake up if we dug. Then, because the hibernation period was over, the snake would be very aggressive at this time. Therefore, if it was a poisonous snake, we had to be extremely careful!¡± Qiao Xuan made an effort to impart his knowledge to Wang Ye. Afterward, he turned to Wang Ye and said, ¡°Let¡¯s go and get two wooden sticks!¡± Today, he hadn¡¯t brought any shovels or backpacks with him. His equipment consisted only of guns and a bayonet. Consequently, they had to make do with sticks for dealing with the snakes, which were readily available in the forest. With a swift motion, Qiao Xuan, a seasoned veteran of the 4th Company, used his bayonet to fashion two sharp sticks from nearby branches and stones. Having prepared the sticks, Qiao Xuan returned to the entrance of the snake hole and instructed Wang Ye, ¡°Step back a bit. I¡¯ll start digging. If 1 spot a snake, I¡¯ll show you how to handle it, whether it¡¯s venomous or not.¡± Without hesitation, Qiao Xuan began digging. Though he wielded a mere sharpened stick, his expertise made it almost as effective as an engineer¡¯s shovel. Dirt scattered in all directions, and before long, he had excavated a hole from the snake¡¯s burrow. ¡°Vice Class monitor, I see it!¡± Wang Ye, who had been watching intently, exclaimed. His heart raced as he observed the portion of the snake¡¯s grayish-brown body wriggling inside the hole. Although Wang Ye couldn¡¯t identify the exact species of the snake, it was evident that it had awakened. ¡°Give me the stick you¡¯re holding. Also, stay back. It appears to be a Cobra,¡± Qiao Xuan, spotting the snake as well, immediately instructed Wang Ye. ¡°Vice Class Monitor, let me handle it!¡± Wang Ye volunteered. Chapter 249 - Chapter 249: The Veterans are Very Bad Chapter 249: The Veterans are Very Bad Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Cobra. Wang Ye was actually a little afraid when he heard this term. This creature might not be the most venomous snake, but it was certainly infamous. Confronting such a venomous serpent, it would be dishonest for Wang Ye to claim he felt no fear of its bite. Nevertheless, he summoned his courage and spoke up. ¡°Hmm?¡± Qiao Xuan turned to gaze at Wang Ye. In that moment, Wang Ye¡¯s eyes were locked onto him as well. After inhaling deeply, Wang Ye shifted his attention to the snake still writhing within its burrow and declared, ¡°The primary reason is that 1 wish to receive training!¡± After a brief pause, Wang Ye met Qiao Xuan¡¯s gaze once more and continued, ¡°I understand that there are many snakes in Xi Guang, and we may need to conduct training outdoors frequently in the future. I can¡¯t simply remain in your shadow all the time!¡± Qiao Xuan hesitated momentarily as he examined Wang Ye, then approached with a smile. ¡°Certainly, but patience is key. You must exercise caution. I¡¯ll keep a close watch on you.¡± Normally, when a recruit attempted snake-catching for the first time, regardless of whether they were afraid or not, they would typically begin with a non-poisonous or less venomous snake, avoiding direct contact with a poisonous one. However, Cobra¡¯s was a borderline case. This serpent was poisonous, and the medics in the team had the anitvenom serum with them today. Naturally, Wang Ye was unaware of this fact. Now that he had received permission, Wang Ye tightly grasped the wooden rod in his hand and took cautious steps forward. Qiao Xuan, by his side, scrutinized the situation closely. ¡°Focus on the head and maintain the proper distance. First, coax it out, then secure the head before handling it!¡± Having said this, he fell silent. Wang Ye simply nodded. His gaze remained fixed on the snake deep in the burrow as he replied. He didn¡¯t even glance at Qiao Xuan. He was fully absorbed in watching the snake within the cave. Advancing carefully, Wang Ye used the rod to gently prod into the hole. With only a stick and no other tools, coaxing the snake out of its hideout proved somewhat challenging. However, the snake had likely been in hibernation until recently, roused by the disturbance of its lair. Consequently, its movements were currently sluggish. Wang Ye used the rod to pull it out. Once its body was extracted, it sought to retreat. Determined, Wang Ye applied the rod to the snake¡¯s body at the cave entrance. Then, he bent down and grasped its exposed tail. ¡°Be cautious not to pull too forcefully. If you do, the snake may turn and strike!¡± Qiao Xuan¡¯s nerves were also on edge. To be honest, if the other two private soldiers in the class had made this request, Qiao Xuan might have given them a withering glare and told them to leave. However, Wang Ye¡¯s physical fitness and reaction time were quite impressive, so Qiao Xuan consented. Wang Ye didn¡¯t utter a word. This marked his inaugural attempt at snake-catching in his two lifetimes, and it happened to be a cobra, stretching at least two meters. Wang Ye¡¯s adrenaline surged. As he painstakingly drew the snake out inch by inch, the rod in his right hand remained firmly pressed on the snake¡¯s body. His rudimentary snake-catching skills, his unfamiliarity with the task, and his racing heart ¨C all these factors encapsulated Wang Ye¡¯s present state. Fortunately, the cobra had likely just awakened. Although the snake¡¯s body, which Wang Ye had clutched, squirmed and wriggled, and despite its vigorous attempts to slip back into the hole, no matter how strong it was, it could not rival Wang Ye¡¯s strength. A minute or two later, quite suddenly, the snake, whose tail Wang Ye was about to pull out, abruptly contorted its body. The pressure from the stick that had been holding down the snake¡¯s body at the cave entrance lessened. Rather than advancing further, the snake abruptly shot out of the hole, twisting around to strike at Wang Ye. ¡°Fuck!¡± Wang Ye instinctively cursed as he released the snake¡¯s tail, leaping back two meters with the rod still in hand. Qiao Xuan had been observing from the sidelines. When he witnessed this turn of events, his heart skipped a beat. Simultaneously, as he saw Wang Ye dodge, he quickly grabbed his rod, ready to pin the snake down. ¡°Brother Qiao, let me handle it!¡± Wang Ye hurriedly spoke once more. His dodge was a result of disgust and fear toward the creature. However, following his reflexive reaction, Wang Ye pushed down the fear inside him and prepared to make another attempt when he saw the serpent, which had raised its head and was extending its forked tongue towards him. ¡°Next time, there will be another chance. 1¡¯11 get it this time!¡± Qiao Xuan looked at Wang Ye and responded. ¡°Brother Qiao, let me give it another shot. If it doesn¡¯t work, I¡¯ll let you take over!¡± Qiao Xuan, clutching a rod and preparing to provoke the snake before subduing it, cast a glance at Wang Ye and then silently stepped back a few paces. ¡°Very well, but exercise caution. After this ordeal, not only has the snake clearly fully awakened, but its aggression has also been thoroughly provoked!¡± ¡°Understood!¡± Wang Ye nodded, recognizing the situation. He locked eyes with the cobra, which was fixated on him. ¡°Hiss!¡± At this moment, the snake also fixed its gaze on Wang Ye. It flicked its forked tongue and emitted a hiss. Its entire body coiled, and its head arched backward, poised for attack at any moment. Naturally, Wang Ye remained unshaken. He gripped the rod and cautiously approached. The cobra swiftly extended its head along the rod, attempting to strike at Wang Ye¡¯s hand. However, it was destined to fail. Wang Ye retreated skillfully, his rapid reflexes fully engaged. As soon as it finished its assault and retracted its head, Wang Ye suddenly advanced and swiftly pressed the rod in his hand onto the snake¡¯s elevated head. ¡°Good!¡± Qiao Xuan exclaimed from the sidelines. ¡°Keep it pinned down. Ensure it¡¯s secure before using the bayonet to dispatch it!¡± he instructed. Wang Ye, without the luxury of time to acknowledge Qiao Xuan, exerted force on the rod, simultaneously withdrawing his 95 bayonet from his left hip. With slow and deliberate movements, he squatted down and inched closer. Holding the bayonet in his left hand, he thrust it toward the snake¡¯s head, which was restrained by the rod.. Chapter 250 - Chapter 250: The Veterans are Very Bad (2) Chapter 250: The Veterans are Very Bad (2) Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation To be honest, at this moment, Wang Ye could even hear his own heart beating rapidly. He was too nervous. However, he succeeded. The head of the cobra was cut off, but the snake¡¯s body, which was at least 1.6 meters tall, was still twisting. ¡°Use a stick to dig a hole and bury the snake head. Even if a snake¡¯s head was chopped off, if you touched it with your hand, the severed head could still bite you!¡± Qiao Xuan came over to help. He used the stick to pull the snake¡¯s head twice. After creating a small hole, he pulled the snake¡¯s head into it. After burying it with soil, he smiled at Wang Ye and said, ¡°Come, your spoils of war can still be moved. Take them back!¡± Looking at the snake¡¯s body that was still twisting on the ground, to be honest, Wang Ye still felt a little terrified. However, Wang Ye could overcome it. He maintained his smile and picked up the snake¡¯s tail. Then, he used the stick to pick up the snake. ¡°Class monitor, there are mushrooms and fungus over there!¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay, I¡¯ll go get it for you!¡± ¡°Are the bugs still on you?¡± he asked again. Wang Ye smiled. ¡°Yes!¡± There were more than a dozen insects wrapped in leaves in Wang Ye¡¯s pocket. This thing was too easy to catch. Once he found those dead trees, he could pry open them and find a few at once. Wang Ye had dug three places out of the dozen or so. Of course, the main reason why he dug so much was because Wang Ye had already done experiments. Bugs could be stored in his System Space. It was just that those who went in alive would become immobile after coming out. However, Wang Ye didn¡¯t care if it died or not. Moreover, Wang Ye had also done other experiments with the leaves. When storing things in the System Space, one did not have to use their hands. They only needed to touch any part of their body and use their thoughts. Therefore, Wang Ye didn¡¯t care. He put away all the seven or eight branches that he had dug out from the third section of the withered tree trunk. It would be good if he could show the veterans a lesson later. It would be best if they could eat a few more. In any case, Wang Ye didn¡¯t believe that a seasoned soldier would really like to eat this raw just because he had been a soldier for two more years. He wanted them to watch the show every day when he was digging a hole. If there was a chance to trick them, Wang Ye definitely wouldn¡¯t mind¡­ ¡°Fuck, what a long snake!¡± ¡°This is Wang Ye from Class Eight, right? Did he catch it?¡± ¡°Eh? This thing makes my heart tremble. What snake is this?¡± On the way back, the four companies of recruits were separated in the jungle, followed by the veterans, looking for bugs and edible wild vegetables everywhere. Seeing Wang Ye carrying such a long snake back with a stick, many recruits widened their eyes. Of course, there were also veterans who shouted at Qiao Xuan behind Wang Ye, ¡°Vice Class Monitor Qiao, you caught such a big snake. Can you give me some later?¡± ¡°Yes, Vice Class Monitor Qiao, this is a cobra, right? I haven¡¯t eaten it for a long time.¡± ¡°If you want to eat it, catch it yourself. Moreover, I didn¡¯t catch it, Wang Ye did!¡± Qiao Xuan replied. Some people believed his words, while others did not. Because the veterans were clear about the rules, this kind of poisonous snake was generally not allowed to be used by the recruits. But now, regardless of whether they believed it or not, they knew that they should not have a share of this snake¡­ ¡°Fuck, Brother Wang, you caught such a big snake!¡± Wang Ye had just left the forest when Zhang Ping¡¯an, who was outside the kitchen cart, ran over with wide eyes. When he came close, he looked like he wanted to come up but did not dare to. Wang Ye smiled, ¡°Do you know how to cook this?¡± ¡°No, I¡¯m not. No, no, no. I won¡¯t!¡± Zhang Ping¡¯an shook his head like a rattle-drum. He had never learned how to cook snakes in his culinary school. ¡°Brother Wang, what kind of snake is this?¡± Zhang Ping¡¯an stood two meters away and looked at the headless snake that was still moving on the stick. He couldn¡¯t help but swallow his saliva. He swallowed not because he wanted to eat it, but because he was a little afraid. Obviously, he was afraid of snakes too. ¡°Cobra!¡± Zhang Ping¡¯an¡¯s eyes widened, and he couldn¡¯t help but take two steps back. ¡°Fuck, is this true? This is a cobra!¡± At this moment, Zhou Qi also walked over. ¡°Haha, it¡¯s a very good snake. It¡¯s big enough. Come, Wang Ye, give me the snake. I¡¯ll teach you how to deal with it.¡± Looking at the snake, Zhou Qi was obviously very happy. Snakes were something that people who had never eaten before might not dare to eat, but those who had eaten before would actually miss this bite. ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye smiled and handed the snake over. At this moment, Qiao Xuan had actually arrived at his side. But he didn¡¯t say anything. Whether it was him or Wang Ye, it was fine as long as the two of them were fine. Even soldiers weren¡¯t so weak. Moreover, Zhou Qi did not even ask¡­ ¡°Cobra, 1 haven¡¯t eaten one in a while. Unfortunately, I didn¡¯t have enough time today. Otherwise, snake soup made from this thing would be the most delicious!¡± Wu Jianfeng and a group of company officers also came over at this time. Wang Ye didn¡¯t say anything. At this moment, Zhou Qi smiled and said, ¡°Actually, it¡¯s not bad to roast it. Company commander, instructor, let¡¯s eat together later!¡± ¡°Good!¡± Wu Jianfeng did not stand on the ceremony. Even if this was Xi Guang and there were many snakes, they were not scouts who traveled around every day. How could they always have the opportunity to catch snakes, let alone cobras? Wang Ye didn¡¯t say anything. It was fine if Wu Jianfeng and the others ate it. Wang Ye didn¡¯t plan on eating the snake alone. In fact, Wang Ye wasn¡¯t very interested in eating snakes at all. In fact, he was even a little resistant to it. Naturally, Wang Ye had never eaten such disgusting things before, nor did he want to eat them. However, now that he had caught it, Wang Ye was mentally prepared to eat it later.. Chapter 251 - Chapter 251: The Veterans are Very Bad (3) Chapter 251: The Veterans are Very Bad (3) Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Soon, Zhou Qi went to the side and nailed the snake to the tree. As he instructed Wang Ye, he swiftly skinned it and removed its internal organs. Afterward, Wang Ye went to gather wood. As Zhou Qi had mentioned, raw consumption of snakes was not advisable. These creatures harbored parasites, and the 4th Company was just an ordinary unit. Their training extended to dealing with snakes but not to the consumption of wild snake meat. Ten minutes later, the recruits and veterans in the jungle began returning. Wang Ye noticed that others from different classes had also captured snakes. They weren¡¯t cobras, and there were only two of them. Furthermore, one of them was quite small, about the thickness of a thumb and half a meter long. Definitely a small snake, perhaps one or two catties at most. A skinned and gutted snake was wrapped around a stick and roasted over the fire. There was nothing else except for a bit of salt provided by the cook. Wang Ye squatted by the fire, and his fellow Class Eight members observed from the side. Now, the mushrooms, wood ears, and some edible wild vegetables collected by everyone in the jungle were sent to the kitchen. They were processed right there. However, the worms were the exception. When the snake meat was nearly ready, everyone had to line up in front of the cooking team¡¯s dining car to receive breakfast. It consisted of wild vegetable mushroom soup and steamed buns. However, there was a condition for eating the soup and buns. In front of the company commander and others, they had to first take out the worms they had dug up and eat them raw. ¡°Um¡­ Crunchy, with a hint of chicken flavor,¡± remarked the representative of Class One, who was the first in line. This individual had unhesitatingly swallowed all three bugs. After finishing, he turned around and pretended he hadn¡¯t eaten enough. However, many recruits were still wearing a grimace. Not bothered by eating insects, Wang Ye thought this was quite normal. He observed the assistant class monitor of Class One in front of him. Wang Ye was certain this guy had swallowed the worms like medicine, even pretending to chew them. Only a fool would believe it¡­ Reality proved that there were indeed such gullible individuals. Behind him were the new recruits of the first squad. The first one in line imitated him, throwing all three worms into his mouth and attempting to chew. There was an eruption of heat¡­ ¡°Ugh!¡± Wang Ye, standing behind him, witnessed the poor soul throw the worms in, then bend over, squat on the ground, and start vomiting. ¡°Haha.¡± Many seasoned soldiers couldn¡¯t help but laugh heartily. Yet, Wu Jianfeng remained serious. He glared at the vomiting recruit. In some regions, these worms were considered a delicacy, with a protein content several times higher than that of beef.¡± After saying this, he scanned everyone in the line and shouted, ¡°Let me make this clear: if you want to have breakfast today, and if you want to later handle real ammunition, or even engage with sniper rifles and rocket launchers, you must eat three worms.¡± Having said that, he turned his attention back to the recruit still retching in front of him. ¡°Now, find three more!¡± Wu Jianfeng showed no mercy, making the soldiers who had just vomited appear bitter. ¡°Why are you still standing there? Vice class monitor, go with him!¡± The class monitor scolded, instructing the assistant who had just tricked the recruit to accompany him. In fact, veterans were reluctant to let recruits go alone during training. They were concerned that someone might resist eating such things and attempt to flee, which would be a real nightmare. ¡°Darn it, I knew it wouldn¡¯t be that simple¡­¡± ¡°If you want to play with that cartload of ammunition, you can¡¯t avoid paying the price!¡± In the queue, Wang Ye overheard someone muttering behind him. At this moment, he couldn¡¯t help but glance at Wu Jianfeng. Wang Ye really wanted to say, ¡°Can¡¯t we make this less convoluted?¡± Threatening and tempting someone to eat a worm seemed excessive, but Wang Ye had to admit that the method was undeniably effective. At the very least, Wang Ye could already hear Peng Yuhang gritting his teeth and muttering, ¡°If they die, so be it. Just consider it as taking medicine. Close your eyes and swallow those three worms alive.¡± Chapter 252 - Chapter 252: The Vicious Wang Ye Chapter 252: The Vicious Wang Ye Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The military camp was the aspiration of many men, but consuming insects in the military camp was certainly not. At this moment, Wang Ye observed many individuals casting envious glances at Zhang Ping¡¯an, who, like them, was a private. However, he had the privilege of watching everyone else partake in the repulsive meal with joy. Nonetheless, resistance was futile. He, too, had to comply. ¡°Report, I¡­ I can¡¯t do it!¡± In the end, there was still one person who resisted, and he happened to be the last recruit of the first squad. Only one individual stood between him and being the first to vomit. ¡°What¡¯s the reason for not being able to eat it? Don¡¯t you have a mouth?¡± Before Wu Jianfeng could respond, his platoon leader had already approached him with a stern expression. Being at the front of the line meant competing for first place in everything, even when it wasn¡¯t easy, especially in situations like this. The other squads could watch as the early eaters set an example, making it easier to persuade the recruits. But the recruits from the first platoon who stepped forward would become the example themselves, and their squad leader was the one who wielded the knife. ¡°Why should 1 eat this when there are steamed buns available? Not to mention the wild vegetables. 1 can eat those, but is it really necessary to consume raw worms? Just a few of them won¡¯t keep me alive when I¡¯m truly hungry!¡± ¡°Do you think it¡¯s too little, then?¡± The platoon leader stared at him with a menacing expression. This veiled threat clearly made the recruit tremble. His lips moved as if to offer a rebuttal, but his voice emerged as a feeble excuse. ¡°No, I didn¡¯t mean that. 1¡­ 1 just think there¡¯s no need to eat this right now!¡± ¡°Is what you¡¯re saying more important than what I¡¯m saying?¡± The platoon leader¡¯s voice grew louder as he glared and shouted, ¡°1¡¯11 give you three seconds. 1¡¯11 count to three. Those three worms in your hand must go into your stomach. Otherwise, I¡¯ll personally provide you with 30 to eat for a day!¡± ¡°I¡­¡± The recruit still wished to say something, but the first squad leader paid him no mind. He glared and declared, ¡°One!¡± In that moment, Wang Ye merely tilted his head and observed. There wasn¡¯t much to say, and he had no reason to speak. He wasn¡¯t a member of the eighth squad, let alone a recruit; therefore, he had no authority. ¡°Two! The recruit wore a grim expression, and his face turned beet red. He lowered his head, and when the first squad leader reached ¡°three,¡± he quickly raised his hand and, with closed eyes, stuffed three worms into his mouth. They had already passed through recruit training, and everyone was well aware of the consequences of challenging the authority of the squad leader or disobeying orders. In reality, he wouldn¡¯t have spoken up if he didn¡¯t genuinely object to consuming this repugnant fare. And now, he used his actions to serve as a warning to the recruits who had yet to partake. Resisting was futile. Even though Wu Jianfeng had declared he wouldn¡¯t eat or do anything of the sort, he was seething with anger. But for the class monitors, there was no alternative. They had only one option: eat it. Before long, the recruit who had initially protested covered his mouth and dashed to the side to vomit. ¡°You¡¯re not allowed to spit it out. If you¡¯ve already regurgitated the bug. You¡¯ll have to retrieve it and continue eating it later,¡± the first class monitor insisted, showing no mercy. This caused most of the recruits to wear grim expressions. One by one, the remaining veterans from the first squad acted swiftly. Each of them grabbed three worms and swallowed them as if they were taking medicine. Of course, it was far from being as easy as taking medicine; the worms were too large. Not many could gulp them down directly. Most had to endure the nausea and take two quick bites before forcing them down. Subsequently, everyone hurried to get steamed buns to quell their urge to vomit after consuming the worms. It was clear that the veterans, who had been soldiers for a year or even longer, were still struggling with this ordeal. The worms certainly didn¡¯t taste like chicken. ¡°Ugh!¡± In the second squad, there were still recruits who vomited while eating, but none of them resisted or claimed they didn¡¯t want to eat. Shift after shift, Class Eight lagged behind. When it was Wang Ye and the others¡¯ turn, Kang Hua had moved many of the roasting snakes away, leaving only a small fire to keep them warm. ¡°Ugh!¡± In front of Wang Ye, the veteran Wei Qinghai nearly vomited after eating, but he covered his mouth and forced it down. Then, he downed half a bowl of wild vegetable mushroom soup in a single gulp. Finally, it was Wang Ye¡¯s turn. Wang Ye had already received the insect. However, it was still wrapped in leaves. In fact, most of the others had done the same. At this moment, Wang Ye had a smile on his face as he calmly unwrapped the leaf. ¡°Hmm?¡± At that moment, Wu Jianfeng and the instructor were bewildered. Even the recruits and veterans from other squads who had finished eating the worms and were holding a wild vegetable mushroom soup and steamed buns were taken aback. As the leaves were opened, the insects were revealed. Everyone¡¯s eyesight was sound, so they instantly counted the number of insects. ¡°Are these for someone else?¡± Wu Jianfeng asked casually, assuming that Wang Ye had worms intended for others in his hands. ¡°Nope!¡± Wang Ye grinned and looked at Wu Jianfeng, then at the other veterans. His smile didn¡¯t waver as he said, ¡°1 just thought three wasn¡¯t enough, so I caught a few more!¡± In that moment, Qiao Xuan, who was standing behind him, felt a touch of speechlessness. He hadn¡¯t even noticed that Wang Ye had picked up so many. Some of the good-natured veterans even laughed heartily. ¡°Wang Ye, is this sufficient? 1¡¯11 help you catch a few more!¡± They laughed merrily, but in the next moment, their laughter abruptly ceased. Because Wang Ye was still wearing a smile and said, ¡°Sure, but my veteran friend, it¡¯s sometimes better to savor happiness alone than share it. Why don¡¯t we enjoy this together?¡± Wang Ye¡¯s words instantly froze his smile. ¡°Hehe, well¡­ never mind, I¡¯m full!¡± At that moment, he felt it. The class monitor¡¯s gaze seemed capable of devouring souls. Wu Jianfeng¡¯s stare was even more piercing as if it could penetrate his chest and squeeze his heart, causing his chest to tighten and his breath to falter. Honestly, he regretted it so much that he wanted to give himself a few good slaps. As for the other seasoned soldiers, some had laughed earlier, and a few had even contemplated teasing him, but they weren¡¯t as quick on the uptake as he was. Now, the veterans all looked down at their feet, feeling immensely relieved. Idiot, this new guy had stirred up trouble again. Jiang Hua was doomed. Indeed, Jiang Hua had playfully teased Wang Ye, the top-notch private, and now he was about to pay the price for his earlier words. ¡°Zhou Qi, take out your worms and give them to Jiang Hua. Let him eat them alongside Wang Ye,¡± Wu Jianfeng commanded. While it was acceptable for the recruits to tease and jest with the veterans, it was absolutely unforgivable for a veteran to back down. Immediately, Zhou Qi swiftly collected the worms from Li Bing and Zhuo Zicheng, who hadn¡¯t eaten yet. The three of them, including Jiang Hua, approached him and handed over the worms. Jiang Hua refrained from laughing, though he was likely elated deep down. However, he couldn¡¯t find it in him to laugh at the current situation. After all, Wang Ye had attempted to embarrass the veteran, even though he asked for it. ¡°Veteran comrade, I won¡¯t abandon you with the bugs. I¡¯ll start with a drink as a sign of respect!¡± Wang Ye might have been the only one who could find amusement in this situation. He chuckled as he picked up two worms and popped them into his mouth. ¡°Mmm, a bit sweet. Quite tasty!¡± Wang Ye chewed away, causing Wu Jianfeng to look at him with extreme bewilderment, not to mention the others. Sweet? Could you actually taste sweetness in that? Little did they know that Wang Ye could genuinely say that because he was actually eating soft candy¡­ As soon as the worm entered his mouth, it was transported to the system¡¯s space. Simultaneously, a piece of soft candy from the system¡¯s space was manipulated by his thoughts into his mouth. He was simply chewing on soft candy. But those onlookers were unaware, and as they witnessed him chew like that, some of the soldiers who had managed to suppress their urge to vomit after eating the worms turned away and bent over to vomit once more. How could he eat like that? Even the expressions of many seasoned soldiers shifted. The way he chewed made everyone imagine the sensation of the worm bursting in their mouths¡­ However, Wang Ye paid no heed to their reactions. He grabbed two more worms and tossed them into his mouth. For a moment, Wang Ye continued to enjoy his meal while the veterans and recruits watched with raised eyebrows. ¡°Alright, you can finish the rest later. Don¡¯t waste any more time!¡± Wu Jianfeng couldn¡¯t bear it any longer. Were worms genuinely that delectable? It¡¯s not like he had never tasted them before. To be honest, he even suspected there was something off with Wang Ye¡¯s taste buds or that he was a bit peculiar. ¡°Fuck, Brother Wang, you¡¯re something else¡­¡± Zhang Ping¡¯an, standing behind the food cart, was astonished when he saw Wang Ye approaching. In fact, the other veterans from the kitchen team beside him were also giving Wang Ye odd looks. This wasn¡¯t merely ruthless; it was eccentric. Eating worms as if they were a delicacy¡­ ¡°Hehe, they¡¯re actually quite tasty. There are a few left. Why don¡¯t I share them with you?¡± Wang Ye offered the remaining few worms to Zhang Ping¡¯an. No, no way, Brother Wang, you enjoy them yourself!¡± Zhang Ping¡¯an¡¯s face turned a shade of green. He had no interest in eating these creatures. ¡°Haha, then I¡¯ll save them for the other veterans!¡± Wang Ye chuckled. He wrapped the worms in the leaves once more and stashed them in his pocket. Then, he reached for the wild vegetable mushroom soup and two steamed buns that Zhang Ping¡¯an had brought over. ¡°All right, what are you waiting for? Dig in!¡± At that moment, Wu Jianfeng barked at Peng Yuhang, but then he turned his gaze to Jiang Hua and said, ¡°You eat as well!¡± Jiang Hua¡¯s face reddened instantly. He cast a resentful and helpless glance at Wang Ye. He had never anticipated that uttering just one more word would land him with nine worms to eat. He felt helpless, bitter, and filled with regret. Nonetheless, Wu Jianfeng had given the order. He could only close his eyes and hold his breath. Then, he shoved two or three worms into his mouth and swallowed them after a couple of bites. He didn¡¯t dare to move his tongue, fearing he wouldn¡¯t be able to swallow them if he tasted them¡­ However, the thing that had burst would not become tasteless simply because he didn¡¯t move his tongue. Moreover, how could he swallow without moving his tongue? Hence, he endured the nausea and rushed to finish them. ¡°Does your family have a tradition of eating insects?¡± Class Nine was still consuming worms, but Wang Ye and Class Eight weren¡¯t looking. The snake meat was nearly done cooking. He had to get back quickly to savor the snake meat. However, while eating, Li Bing couldn¡¯t help but ask Wang Ye. ¡°No, actually, I did it on purpose.¡± Wang Ye whispered, ¡°When 1 was digging the hole, those guys from the other classes deliberately came to watch the spectacle!¡± At this point, Li Bing was at a loss for words. Qiao Xuan and the others, as well as Wu Jianfeng, who was approaching to have a bite of snake meat, were equally baffled. Alright, this guy wasn¡¯t a pervert. He simply had a strong sense of vengeance and ruthlessness when it came to himself. To exact revenge, he had gone to the extent of harming himself. Of course, this was just a side note. Wang Ye clarified this because he didn¡¯t want them to genuinely think he was a pervert. Soon, the snake meat was ready to be savored. After sipping some wild vegetable mushroom soup, Wang Ye, the one who had captured the cobra, was the first to indulge. Well¡­ he had to admit, poisonous snake meat was truly delicious! Wang Ye, who had initially been prepared to let it go, had his eyes light up after the first bite. He quickly reached out and grabbed two more pieces of meat. This was genuinely delectable. ¡°Beep, beep, beep!¡± In about ten minutes, the snakes, worms, and breakfast were all devoured. Wu Jianfeng blew on his whistle. The entire company assembled. In front of the formation, Wu Jianfeng, who had enjoyed a hearty meal, including some snake meat, grinned and declared, ¡°Alright, we¡¯ve filled our tummies. Now, let¡¯s go digest it!¡± With that, he gestured, and the drivers of the various classes headed off to start the vehicles. The ammunition trucks also rumbled into motion. However, Wang Ye and the other soldiers from the 4th Company made a beeline for the shooting range. After consuming the worms, the main event of live-fire shooting was finally underway.. Chapter 253 - Chapter 253: Special Baptism Method Chapter 253: Special Baptism Method Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Hurry up, the first place gets rewarded with a rocket launcher, and the last two will be disqualified!¡± In the shooting range, gunfire didn¡¯t immediately break out after the fourth Company arrived. After the ammunition was unloaded, it had to be reloaded. The veterans refused to reload, so all the new recruits took up the task. As Wu Jianfeng put it, this was also part of the training. A soldier couldn¡¯t just shoot accurately. No matter how precise their marksmanship, if they didn¡¯t know how to reload quickly, they¡¯d run out of bullets on the battlefield. While they slowly reloaded, the enemy could close in and point a gun at their head. Hence, rapid reloading was also a crucial skill. Wang Ye understood the importance of this, but he felt a bit uneasy. That¡¯s because there were other voices coming from the sidelines. ¡°Hey, you new recruit, be careful when reloading. You can¡¯t do it with your eyes closed.¡± ¡°After loading, always check the magazine. If the bullets aren¡¯t seated properly, it¡¯ll affect your supply of ammunition.¡± ¡°Hurry up! Look at the others; they already have three magazines loaded. You haven¡¯t even finished your second one. Why are you so slow? You¡¯re not even this slow when you¡¯re eating!¡± The veterans were behaving much like they did during the foxhole digging. They only watched on the side while barking instructions. Wang Ye was aware that this was part of the learning process. Except for Zhou Qi, who would occasionally glance over at Wang Ye, the other veterans from Class Eight dared not approach him. The primary reason was that Wang Ye¡¯s display of vengeance earlier had made them slightly apprehensive. This guy was a force to be reckoned with. If they attracted his attention and annoyed him, he might find a reason to deal with them later. Moreover, the veterans of the 4th Company were knowledgeable about shooting. The 40 points Wang Ye¡¯s recruit had scored in the previous assessments didn¡¯t reflect his true skills. This was deliberately done to deceive the company commander. Rumor had it that this guy¡¯s first four shots in the previous assessment had nearly hit the target. What if he suddenly challenged you to a shooting competition, just like how he had dealt with the first-class soldier earlier? Refusing wasn¡¯t an option. Look at the first-class soldier who had just eaten the worms. If you declined, not only would you feel embarrassed, but you¡¯d also have to consume nine more worms. And if you didn¡¯t decline, were you just waiting to be humiliated? Plus, it wouldn¡¯t end with just humiliation. The veteran who lost to the recruit in the shooting competition wouldn¡¯t be able to live it down. He¡¯d likely be assigned an extra burden during the return trip, and Wu Jianfeng had conveniently found his conscience today by not letting him carry two ammunition crates. ¡°Done!¡± Suddenly, Wang Ye shouted. In the competition, each person had to wager ten rifle magazines. The first person to bet would claim first place. His physical abilities exceeded those of ordinary individuals, and his limbs, including his fingers, had received subtle enhancements. Consequently, he moved swiftly. While others were still wagering on the eighth magazine, he remained silent. He had already wagered all ten. ¡°Outstanding!¡± Wu Jianfeng grinned and looked over. Then, he loudly declared, ¡°Wang Ye will be rewarded with an additional rocket launcher later!¡± After that, he shouted once more, ¡°Hurry up! Move faster! The second-place sniper rifle gets two additional rounds!¡± Wu Jianfeng continued to incentivize them, offering a reward for second place. Immediately, those who had been momentarily distracted by Wang Ye¡¯s shout refocused on loading their ammunition. As for Wang Ye, he didn¡¯t get a break either. At this moment, Li Bing brought over a drum. ¡°Come on, Wang Ye, I¡¯ll show you how to load a drum magazine!¡± Loading a drum was slightly more complex than loading a standard magazine. It involved opening the drum from the side and then inserting the rounds. After Li Bing¡¯s instruction, Wang Ye took rounds from a nearby ammunition box and followed the steps to load the drum. Hmm¡­ These were the same rounds he had earlier loaded into the rifle magazines. Class Nine used machine guns, and they used the same rounds as the Type 95 rifles. Even the appearance of the weapons was quite similar at first glance. Furthermore, Class Nine utilized a machine gun, so they could use the Type 95 rifle¡¯s magazines. Today, Wang Ye was using a drum, but he didn¡¯t intend for everyone to use it for machine gun fire later. The drum was primarily for training. Wang Ye would load it first and practice, and once the rounds were expended, he would remove them for the next recruit to practice with. Drum magazines were generally looked down upon by those in grassroots military units. They only existed because high ammunition capacity was a critical factor for machine gun suppression in the army. But in reality, he rarely used a drum during practice. Of course, it was a different story during actual missions. Ten minutes later, the others finished loading their magazines and began attempting to load their drum magazines. ¡°Alright, Zheng Ke!¡± Wu Jianfeng called out. ¡°Here!¡± The deputy company commander responded and approached the recruits. ¡°Soldiers, fall in!¡± Not everyone gathered, only the privates. Although Wang Ye and the others were unsure why the private soldiers were separated from them, they quickly formed up and stood with the recruits from the other squads according to their height. ¡°Attention!¡± ¡°At ease!¡± Zheng Ke promptly organized the formation and then led them away without saying a word. Wu Jianfeng was watching as well, and Wang Ye noticed the smirks on the faces of the other veterans beside him. Some were even pointing at him¡­ At the same time, Wang Ye also saw a first-class soldier from another squad quickly form up behind him with a grin and then follow along. ¡°Where are we going?¡± ¡°Aren¡¯t we going to shoot? You went through all the trouble to load the magazines, and now that you¡¯re done, you¡¯re just having us watch?¡± ¡°Why are you leading us toward the targets? Are you making us the targets?¡± As they moved forward, someone from behind couldn¡¯t help but mutter because Zheng Ke was leading the way. Wang Ye was initially curious, but when he heard the last comment, he couldn¡¯t resist rolling his eyes and turning to look behind him. It turned out to be a recruit from Class Nine who had disembarked from the recruit company along with Wang Ye. Wang Ye couldn¡¯t help but smile and said, ¡°Think about it yourself. Did you commit a crime that would make you a target?¡± ¡°Hehe, Brother Wang, I definitely haven¡¯t. I¡¯m a law-abiding, good young man!¡± This guy was grinning and addressing Wang Ye as ¡°Brother Wang.¡± In fact, it wasn¡¯t just him. Even though they weren¡¯t in the same class as Wang Ye, many soldiers his age still referred to him as ¡°Brother Wang¡± when they encountered him. Experts were respected wherever they went, even among fellow soldiers of the same age. Soon, Zheng Ke led Wang Ye and the others to their destination. They arrived at the side of the shooting range. ¡°Line up and enter!¡± In that moment, Wang Ye recalled the scene he had witnessed when the soldiers were firing. The Cruel Pit! Yes, there was a large trench below these targets. Now, Zheng Ke was instructing everyone to enter the trench. Were they supposed to guard this pit? More importantly, did they really need this many people for it? ¡°Our fourth Company¡¯s tradition is for the new recruits to squat in this target trench during target practice every year.¡± As the new recruits entered, Zheng Ke followed suit. He stood beside them and declared, ¡°By experiencing the sensation of bullets whizzing overhead and becoming familiar with it, you won¡¯t fear the battlefield.¡± He paused for a moment before continuing, ¡°We¡¯re in an era of peace, but we¡¯re soldiers. We don¡¯t know when war will erupt. Perhaps war won¡¯t come until we retire, or maybe it will break out tomorrow, even the next second. Once a war begins, we soldiers, especially those of the Ironbones Hero Regiment, will be the first to head to the front lines.¡± With a serious expression and wide-open eyes, Zheng Ke addressed everyone, saying, ¡°On the battlefield, it¡¯s not just us firing at the enemy; the enemy will also be firing at us. Recruits who have never experienced bullets whizzing overhead, I dare say that if you find yourselves on the battlefield, your legs might be so weak that you can¡¯t even stand up. That¡¯s why this is your baptism!¡± After Zheng Ke finished speaking, he paid no attention to the recruits whose faces had turned pale. Instead, he directed his gaze at the soldiers from various squads who were still outside and said, ¡°Come in and have a good look at the new recruits!¡± It was naturally impossible for him to oversee all the recruits by himself. Thus, he needed some assistance. Of course, the main reason was to prevent some impulsive young soldiers from attempting to reach the targets during shooting practice later out of curiosity. These individuals were bursting with curiosity and wanted to get closer. However, bullets had no regard for curiosity, and accidents had to be prevented. Not only was this meant to prevent accidents, but it also served as an opportunity to teach the new recruits how to aim properly. This time, there were veterans present to guide them. But next time, during shooting practice, only the recruits would be present in this area¡­. Chapter 254 - Chapter 254: The Experience of a Pit Master Chapter 254: The Experience of a Pit Master Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Swish! Swish!¡± ¡°Pa! Pa!¡± Bullets rained down from above. Squatting in the target trench, Wang Ye and the other recruits faced the direction of the bullets. He could see the targets above him and even the traces of bullets flying by, though not very clearly. However, this situation made the recruits who were squatting inside for the first time extremely nervous, especially after the veterans emphasized the importance of remaining still to prevent bullets from hitting rocks and bouncing into the trench. Fuck, how could a bullet ricochet in a pit? But nobody wanted to experience being hit by a ricocheting bullet. Wang Ye¡¯s heart was also beating a bit faster. While he had the system, he was still a flesh-and-blood human being. The whizzing bullets and the impact of them hitting the ground nearby were enough to get anyone¡¯s adrenaline pumping. It was a completely different experience from firing bullets with a steel gun himself. Wang Ye believed what Zheng Ke had said earlier. If they didn¡¯t go through this experience, they might freeze up on a real battlefield. Faced with a hail of bullets, would these recruits dare to stand and fight? Even Wang Ye felt that he would be afraid in such a situation. After all, bullets truly had no regard for human life. ¡°Bah! Bah! What kind of bullet is this? Why is there so much dirt?¡± Peng Yuhang raised his head at the wrong moment, and a wave of dust fell on him. He cursed after swallowing some of it. Luo Yang, who was guarding the three of them from Class Eight, smiled and replied, ¡°What else could it be? Our fourth Company mainly uses 5.8mm bullets.¡± ¡°No, Brother Luo, do sniper rifles also use 5.8mm bullets?¡± Zhang Wen, who appeared a bit nervous, asked quietly. Wang Ye was also curious about this question. Before joining the army, Wang Ye had indeed researched a lot about the military, but his knowledge was mainly general information. He hadn¡¯t delved into specifics about firearms. Luo Yang nodded with a smile. As he spoke, he dusted off his head and continued, ¡°Yes! Sniper 88 also uses 5.8mm bullets, but they¡¯re different from the bullets you just used.¡± Seeing their curious expressions, he explained further, ¡°The bullet size is the same, but the bullets fired by Sniper 88 are heavy copper bullets, while the ones fired by Airliner and Rifle are lightweight bullets.¡± Pausing for a moment, he added, ¡°In emergencies, we can still use rifle bullets in Sniper 88, but it affects accuracy and range to some extent.¡± Wang Ye pondered this information. It seemed quite convenient that the rifles and sniper rifles used the same bullet size and that the sniper rifle could use rifle bullets in a pinch. This reduced the complexity of ammunition logistics on the battlefield. However, at the same time, Wang Ye had some questions about Sniper 88. Was its range truly reliable? ¡°Alright, why are you getting up? Squat down and don¡¯t move!¡± Luo Yang hastily stopped Peng Yuhang when he noticed him attempting to get up. ¡°No, Brother Luo, dust keeps falling on my head. 1 want to move to the side!¡± ¡°You chose your position yourself. Didn¡¯t you see that your head was facing the target? The bullets are flying right over your head.¡± Although Luo Yang scolded him, he understood Peng Yuhang¡¯s concern and didn¡¯t object to him changing his position. After squatting for about half an hour, the shooting ceased, and a row of recruits was called to take their turn. However, they didn¡¯t all go at once; instead, they went in rows. Wang Ye and the others belonged to the third row, so they had to continue squatting there, waiting for their turn. ¡°Alright, stop looking. Here, 1¡¯11 give you some more!¡± Luo Yang smiled and reached into his pocket, producing a bag of melon seeds. It seemed like he had anticipated being there for a while and had come prepared. In fact, some other veterans had also brought snacks like this. He shared some melon seeds with Wang Ye and the others and said with a smile, ¡°This is exciting the first couple of times, but after a while, maybe even next time, you¡¯ll want to stay here for the shooting!¡± Peng Yuhang couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Why, Brother Luo? Isn¡¯t shooting fun? What¡¯s the point of staying here?¡± Luo Yang chuckled but didn¡¯t give a direct answer. ¡°You¡¯ll understand when you¡¯ve been in a real firefight.¡± After a while, bullets whizzed overhead once more. However, compared to earlier, where the bullets were like a torrential storm, now it was more like a leaky faucet dripping drops of water. It was apparent that the recruits were controlling their firing rate. On average, a bullet would be fired from a target every two to three seconds. However, as time passed, their firing speed increased. ¡°Just now, they were firing single shots. Now, they¡¯re doing bursts,¡± Luo Yang explained to Wang Ye and the others as he squatted beside them. He even raised his head to observe the targets above. ¡°Which class is this? Their accuracy is really terrible. Look at those bullets on the target and the post. We¡¯re the side targets. If you guys get such results next time, be ready to run back!¡± Zhang Wen grew even more anxious, and even Peng Yuhang, who had some confidence in his shooting, shared the sentiment. Peng Yuhang leaned toward Wang Ye and whispered, ¡°Brother Wang, remember to stay relaxed when you shoot. 1 feel like the key to shooting is keeping the rifle steady.¡± Wang Ye nodded with a smile in response to Peng Yuhang¡¯s advice. But at that moment, he was more focused on observing how the bullets penetrated the targets above. There was indeed a noticeable gap between veterans and recruits when it came to shooting accuracy. The veterans, with their experience, could consistently hit their targets with single shots and bursts, leaving visible holes on the targets. In contrast, some of the recruits struggled to even hit the target. As the firing speed increased, Wang Ye continued to observe the target above his head, wondering how the recruit squad leader responsible for shooting at his target would fare. He heard more than ten shots, but only noticed four new holes in the target. It was clear that the recruit had missed several shots. The gunshots eventually stopped, and the recruits went to change their targets. The returning squad looked dejected and far less enthusiastic than when they left for the shooting. Under Zheng Ke¡¯s orders, they retrieved their targets based on their positions and had to apologize loudly to the target if there were more than 25 bullet holes on it. This spectacle made the recruits in the third row, who were still waiting their turn, want to laugh but were also worried about facing the same situation when they returned from shooting. Finally, another round of gunshots ended, and Zheng Ke instructed, ¡°Alright, those in the third row, go out. Those in the first row, switch targets!¡± Peng Yuhang expressed his nervousness to Wang Ye as they prepared to leave the pit. Wang Ye reassured him, ¡°Relax, just like you taught me. Stay calm!¡± He was confident that he wouldn¡¯t miss the target, given his high-level aiming skills, moderate shooting skills, and exceptional physical fitness. Even if he didn¡¯t score a perfect ten with each shot, he was confident in his accuracy.. Chapter 255 - Chapter 255: Show off your strength Chapter 255: Show off your strength Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Five single-point shots, three short shots, try to control two to three bullets, and the remaining bullets will be fired continuously.¡± Wang Ye lay on the shooting range along with ten other private soldiers in the third row. The firearm was his own, and he had retrieved it after leaving the pit. At this moment, the seasoned soldiers lying on the range and those squatting nearby handed over a magazine that Wang Ye and the others had prepared before Wu Jianfeng finished speaking. ¡°Give it your best and score 278 points for me!¡± Zhou Qi crouched beside Wang Ye. After passing the magazine to him, he smiled and whispered, Wang Ye was already a soldier in the eighth squad. This was different from the shooting practice the recruits underwent. Naturally, he hoped for the best results from Wang Ye. Of course, the 270 or 280 points he mentioned were just jests. After all, Wang Ye had to fire continuously, not single shots. Hitting all ten rings was even more unrealistic. Wang Ye looked at Zhou Qi and smiled, ¡°Class monitor, 1¡¯11 do my best!¡± With 278 points as the target, Wang Ye knew that unless he maxed out his Rifle Shooting skill using his skill points, he wouldn¡¯t be able to shoot at maximum speed. The odds were practically zero otherwise. After all, when his shooting skill reached level 2, the majority of the experience points integrated by the system were for single shots. There were some for continuous shots, but they were scarce. Furthermore, the meager experience made Wang Ye realize that it was challenging to control the gun when firing rapidly. This was closely related to recoil, firing speed, personal experience, and even the gun¡¯s attributes. Strictly speaking, hitting all ten rings with a rifle was nearly impossible. ¡°The first shot hits the ten-ring. Wang Ye¡¯s marksmanship is truly outstanding, with the point of impact right in the center of the target!¡± ¡°Brother Zhuo, let me see, let me see!¡± Behind them, apart from Zhou Qi, Qiao Xuan, and Li Bing, three other experienced soldiers stood watching. They even had high-powered binoculars in their hands. At this moment, Luo Yang requested binoculars from Zhuo Zicheng, and Zhuo Zicheng passed them over. In the next moment, Luo Yang also exclaimed, ¡°Impressive, the second shot also lands in the ten-ring!¡± Wei Qinghai clenched his lips. He didn¡¯t go to snatch the binoculars but instead observed Wang Ye. At this moment, he wanted to walk over and shove Wang Ye aside. How envious. How could he allow someone to hit all ten rings? During his own shooting just now, he had only scored forty-three points on the single-point-five shooting target. Within the fourth company, this result was considered below average. However, this only applied to seasoned soldiers. Wang Ye was still a new recruit¡­ Therefore, even though he knew Wang Ye, as a recruit, might achieve perfect scores in single shots, he couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit irked. It would make him, a seasoned veteran, appear somewhat inadequate. At that moment, Zhuo Zicheng, who had reclaimed the binoculars, exclaimed, ¡°Heavens, four shots and all in the ten-ring. He¡¯s only missing the last shot. If I¡¯m not mistaken, he¡¯ll achieve a perfect score for this single shot.¡± Indeed, Wang Ye had fired five bullets this time, but he hadn¡¯t attempted anything like five bullseyes in a row. This was primarily because it was his first time using the Type 95 rifle. When the system upgraded, since he was using the Type 81 previously, the shooting experience gained after the upgrade was technically for the Type 81, even though the principles of rifle shooting were the same and the experience was similar. However, nuances existed between different firearms. Moreover, this particular rifle wasn¡¯t entirely new, and it wasn¡¯t calibrated specifically for Wang Ye. Hence, he couldn¡¯t handle it with the same expertise as his calibrated rifle. Nonetheless, this wasn¡¯t a major issue. After five shots, Wang Ye had still managed to accumulate 50 points. The only drawback was that he couldn¡¯t see the exact point of impact, resulting in scattered bullets and less precise control. 11 It¡¯s a complete bullseye! What do you reckon Wang Ye¡¯s subsequent bursts and consecutive shots will look like? Could he score around two hundred and fifty or sixty points?¡± Luo Yang couldn¡¯t help but speculate as he listened to the target announcements. ¡°What are you talking about? Are single shots and bursts the same thing? Two hundred and fifty to sixty points? With twenty-five bullets remaining, if he doesn¡¯t miss the mark by half, I¡¯ll genuinely consider him incredible!¡± Wei Qinghai interjected. Although one hundred meters might not seem like a great distance, in reality, even the slightest movement of the gun¡¯s muzzle could lead to significant deviation in the bullet¡¯s trajectory. Every time you fired, you had ample time to adjust your stance and grip, enhancing your aiming accuracy. However, this differed during continuous firing. The recoil from the initial bullets would cause the muzzle to shake and rise, significantly increasing the difficulty of maintaining accuracy. ¡°Why don¡¯t we make a wager? How about a pack of cigarettes?¡± Zhuo Zicheng suggested with a grin. He was a fan of betting and decided to challenge the other two. He felt that Wang Ye still had a good chance of scoring over two hundred points. Of course, he didn¡¯t want to bet too much. For instance, if Wang Ye scored 250 or 260 points, he believed his odds of winning a five-million-dollar lottery would be higher. ¡°Alright, Brother Zhuo, I¡¯m in!¡± Without hesitation, Wei Qinghai accepted the bet. Although Wang Ye had already fired five rounds and earned 50 points, Wei Qinghai remained unconvinced that Wang Ye could secure 150 points with the remaining 25 rounds. The primary reason was the significant difference between single shots and continuous bursts. Single shots were still relatively manageable. In a two-shot burst, they could ensure that more than half of the rounds hit the target, and with good marksmanship, they could potentially hit every time. However, when firing more than ten bullets consecutively, it would be a significant accomplishment if Wang Ye could manage four or five hits. ¡°Alright then!¡± Luo Yang reluctantly agreed to the bet, not wanting to be left out when Wei Qinghai and Zhuo Zicheng were so enthusiastic. Suddenly, as Wang Ye switched his rifle to continuous firing mode, he received a surprising message in his mind: ¡°Mission Reminder: Show off your prowess. Hit the target with your first magazine and score more than 250 points. Reward: 1 Skill Point.¡± ¡°Why is there a mission?¡± Wang Ye was taken aback and turned around to check his surroundings. It appeared that he was indeed attracting quite a bit of attention. Many veterans were watching him closely. At a glance, Wang Ye could see that at least seven or eight seasoned soldiers had their eyes fixed on him. Was this some kind of test? Were they trying to see how he performed to trigger the system¡¯s response? 250 points? Without missing the target, each shot would need to average eight rings. Wang Ye glanced at the distant target and found it quite challenging. He was confident in hitting the bullseye with his first shot. As long as he didn¡¯t miss the target with his second shot, he could complete the mission. However, the consecutive shots that followed¡­ After contemplating for a moment, Wang Ye made a decision. He would have to rely on skill points to accomplish this mission. Otherwise, it seemed nearly impossible. Rifle Shooting Level 2 (0/20). In his skill menu, Wang Ye¡¯s rifle shooting skill remained at level 2. Moreover, even after firing nine shots since converting this skill, he had not gained any proficiency. It was frustrating! At this rate, Wang Ye felt it would take an eternity to level up this skill with just 20 proficiency points, especially considering the limited opportunities for shooting practice in the army. Without hesitation, Wang Ye spent four of his skill points to upgrade the skill. A familiar sensation washed over him. Wang Ye lay down on the ground, taking aim. ¡°Don¡¯t grip too tightly. The Type 95 rifle has a rapid firing rate. Try to control the number of bullets fired at once to within three!¡± Zhou Qi continued to instruct Wang Ye on shooting techniques while remaining oblivious to Wang Ye¡¯s unusual behavior. ¡°Hu¡­¡± Wang Ye took a deep breath. ¡°Alright, class monitor, I¡¯m ready to begin!¡± With his rifle shooting skill now at level 3, his vision attribute had increased by 0.05, bringing his basic vision attribute to 1.2. Additionally, he had gained more shooting experience, specifically with the Type 95 rifle this time. As he looked at the 100-meter target in the distance, Wang Ye had an odd sense of familiarity with the rifle in his hands. The fusion of man and weapon was a mysterious concept that he hadn¡¯t fully grasped yet. However, gazing at the target, he had a faint feeling that he could use this weapon to hit precisely where he aimed. ¡°Good! Let¡¯s begin!¡± With Zhou Qi¡¯s signal, Wang Ye¡¯s finger gradually squeezed the trigger¡­ ¡°Pu! Pu!¡± Two muffled gunshots echoed through the air. With his 1.2 point vision, Wang Ye could almost discern that one of the bullet impacts landed on the tenth ring, while the other hit the ninth ring. The gap between the two bullet impacts was slightly wide, but Wang Ye had truly given his all. Following consecutive shots, the first bullet had veered slightly due to recoil. Despite Wang Ye¡¯s remarkable stability, his physical fitness, and increased shooting experience, his movements were still slightly slower compared to the rapid firing rate of the two bullets. Nonetheless, it was a commendable adjustment on his part. After taking a deep breath, Wang Ye¡¯s relaxed hand squeezed the trigger again. ¡°Damn, this is unbelievable!¡± A moment later, only the third veteran from Class Eight remained. Sergeant Zhuo Zicheng still held the binoculars. Upon witnessing Wang Ye¡¯s first two consecutive shots, he couldn¡¯t contain his astonishment. ¡°What¡¯s going on, Brother Zhuo? How¡¯s Wang Ye performing?¡± As they conversed, Wang Ye had already fired his third shot. Zhuo Zicheng was rendered speechless. He clung to his binoculars and didn¡¯t have time to respond to Luo Yang and Wei Qinghai. He wasn¡¯t the only one in this state. Veterans from other squads, armed with binoculars, stood nearby. When they observed the bullet impact points from Wang Ye¡¯s shots, their expressions mirrored those of someone who had seen a ghost. Hitting a 100-meter target with a single shot and achieving a ten-ring score wasn¡¯t unheard of. It wasn¡¯t uncommon for someone to score a perfect ten with their first shot. However, for the second shot, Wang Ye had achieved nine points twice and ten points once. It was rather absurd. Six bullets fired, three consecutive shots, and a total score of fifty-eight points. This outcome wasn¡¯t something expected even from a seasoned soldier, let alone a new recruit. Even if all four companies participated, no one would dare to guarantee they could replicate this performance. Occasionally, an individual might achieve such results by hitting two consecutive shots accurately, but three times in a row? Preposterous! He was bewildered. At this moment, Zhuo Zicheng couldn¡¯t care less about winning the two packs of cigarettes. He put down the binoculars and turned his gaze to Wu Jianfeng, who was also observing through a telescope. His legs felt like jelly. It seemed he might be running back today¡­. Chapter 256 - Chapter 256: Wang Ye Has Gone Crazy Chapter 256: Wang Ye Has Gone Crazy Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°This is crazy! This new recruit is really crazy!¡± ¡°I feel like we¡¯re going crazy. Look at the captain, he¡¯s smiling so brightly!¡± Not far away, some veterans from other classes also used binoculars to see Wang Ye¡¯s results. Just like Zhuo Zicheng, they were all feeling a little uneasy. Especially looking at Wu Jianfeng, who was holding binoculars, but the corners of his mouth were obviously curved. All the first-class soldiers and first-term sergeants who didn¡¯t have to watch over the recruits now had a bad feeling. Comparisons were the most important thing. You have to work harder than veterans. Compared to your peers, you have to work harder. If you were weaker than a recruit, you would be a thorn in the side of the squad leader, platoon leader, and even the company commander¡­ ¡°Shoot continuously and empty the magazine in one go!¡± Beside Wang Ye, Zhou Qi didn¡¯t have binoculars, so he didn¡¯t know Wang Ye¡¯s results. At this moment, after Wang Ye finished shooting three times, he reminded Wang Ye. if Yes! ii Lying on the ground, Wang Ye aimed his gun and nodded. He didn¡¯t immediately shoot. He was adjusting his breathing and state of mind while thinking of a shooting plan. There were nineteen bullets left in the magazine. All of them hit the target in one shot. Even Wang Ye, who had already reached level 3 rifle shooting skill, felt immense pressure from this difficulty. The main reason was that just now, for the sake of insurance, and because Wang Ye didn¡¯t think too much about it, he didn¡¯t shoot three shots in a row. But now that he came back to his senses, it was daunting. There were still nineteen bullets in the magazine. This time, they all had to hit the target. Wang Ye felt immense pressure. Gritting his teeth, Wang Ye¡¯s mind moved again. The original four skill points he had left instantly decreased by one point. In any case, based on the current situation, it was impossible for the shooting skill to be upgraded by shooting. Wang Ye estimated that with the system¡¯s judgment, he would probably need to fire a magazine to gain one point of proficiency. If he wanted to upgrade his Level 3 rifle shooting to Level 4, he would need to fire 40 magazines. Wang Ye¡¯s father wasn¡¯t the regiment commander, so how could he have so many bullets for him? Therefore, he decided to use his skill points. In any case, if he wanted to level up this in the future, he would still have to spend skill points. His eyes warmed up once again, and at the same time, a large amount of shooting experience entered his mind. At this moment, in Wang Ye¡¯s mind, he felt that a few days had passed, a few days of continuous shooting¡­ However, the reality was that in just ten seconds, Wang Ye had recovered from the fusion of experience points. On the side, the sound of bullets being shot continued. There were other recruits shooting, and Wang Ye heard the sound of the firing pin hitting the air after someone finished firing. ¡°Don¡¯t be too stressed. I was just joking with you. It¡¯s your first time shooting consecutively.¡± On the side, Zhou Qi saw that Wang Ye had not fired for a long time, so he could not help but add on. After a pause, he added, ¡°It¡¯s normal for you to miss the target on your first try. It¡¯s also normal for your results to be slightly worse. There¡¯s no need to put too much pressure on yourself!¡± If it was any other recruit, he would definitely not let you lie there like a dead person and waste more than ten seconds without firing. However, if he was facing Wang Ye, he still had this bit of patience. In any case, he would never have thought that in the two short intervals between the magazine, Wang Ye¡¯s shooting skills would soar by the third level. ¡°Hu¡­¡± Taking another deep breath, Wang Ye smiled and looked at Zhou Qi. Then, he nodded and said, ¡°Yes, class monitor, don¡¯t worry. I was just thinking about how to control the gun.¡± ¡°Okay, shoot when you¡¯re done. Don¡¯t worry, there¡¯ll be another chance later. You can shoot a lot today!¡± h Yes!¡± Nodding, Wang Ye lay down again and aimed. At this moment, Wang Ye actually still had something he hadn¡¯t said, ¡°I don¡¯t want to wait. I only want to fight for now!¡± ¡°What are you waiting for, Wang Ye? Why isn¡¯t he shooting?¡± Wei Qinghai¡¯s patience had long since run out. Wang Ye hadn¡¯t fired for a few seconds just now. He wanted to say that it was just that Wang Ye¡¯s previous results had made him afraid to make a sound, afraid that he would be criticized. After all, Li Bing was also a veteran and had the right to reprimand the two of them. However, more than ten seconds had passed, and Wang Ye had yet to shoot. Immediately, he couldn¡¯t help but speak up. ¡°He can¡¯t really be thinking of getting burst and single-point results, right?¡± Luo Yang said with an incredulous look. ¡°Hehe, who knows!¡± Wei Qinghai sneered. This thought was actually very normal. When he joined the army last year, before the recruits had even fired real bullets, he had fantasized that he could shoot bullseyes. After all, the bullseye was actually quite big. The first time he fired a burst shot, he also wanted to try his best not to shoot empty-handed. He didn¡¯t ask for the number of targets but only hoped that all the bullets would land on the target. Of course, reality had taught him a lesson once again. Even now, he had never hit the target more than five out of ten times. According to the magazine, if he fired thirty rounds, he would be able to load ten rounds. He felt that he had performed well today. ¡°Alright, shut up. Wang Ye shot!¡± Zhuo Zicheng noticed Wang Ye¡¯s actions and hurriedly said. Then, he quickly took out his binoculars and looked at Wang Ye¡¯s target. In the next second, Zhuo Zicheng¡¯s mouth opened slightly, and the corners of his eyes, which were blocked by the binoculars, widened like a bull¡¯s eyes. What did he see? He had yet to count how many bullet holes were left on the target this time. However, as far as his eyes could see, there were at least five or six new bullet holes in the tenth and ninth rings, and there were also irregular bullet holes in the surrounding eighth, seventh, and sixth rings. There were a lot of them. At a glance, there were at least a dozen of them. This was ridiculous. The target rate was at least 80%. ¡°Brother Zhuo, how is it?¡± Luo Yang asked softly. Nineteen bullets. Under the theoretical firing rate of a 955 rifle, which could reach 650 rounds per minute, nineteen bullets would really take about two seconds. Zhuo Zicheng and the others naturally looked very fast from the back. Of course, Wang Ye also felt it very quickly. He held his breath and relaxed. He raised his head, released the spear with his left hand, and began to stand up. Just as Wang Ye stood up, he heard footsteps. He turned around and saw Wu Jianfeng running over with an ecstatic expression. ¡°Bring me another magazine!¡± He spoke to Zhou Qi with an obviously agitated tone. h Yes, sir!¡± Zhou Qi looked at Wu Jianfeng and was a little surprised and stunned. He quickly turned his head and looked at the smiling Wang Ye. At this moment, he had some guesses, but he didn¡¯t have time to think about it. He hurriedly turned around and jogged over to get the magazine. ¡°How many rings do you think you have?¡± Wu Jianfeng waited for Zhou Qi to run away before taking a deep breath. Then, he tried his best to restrain his excitement and asked Wang Ye with a smile. ¡°Report!¡± Wang Ye stood at attention and shouted his report. Then, his body naturally relaxed, and he smiled, ¡°Captain, I don¡¯t know!¡± Of course, he didn¡¯t have clairvoyance. Even though his Shooting skill had leveled up, and his basic vision had increased by 0.05, he could only see the bullet holes vaguely. It was impossible for him to count them in detail. However, Wang Ye wasn¡¯t worried about missing the target now. Because even if he had not reported the target, he had an alternative target reporting device in his mind. Mission completed. Reward: 1 Skill Point. This was the message sent by the system after he had emptied his magazine. He didn¡¯t miss the target, and he definitely had two hundred and fifty points. However, he would have to wait for the results of the target report. In fact, Wu Jianfeng didn¡¯t know either. He didn¡¯t even count the bullet holes. He was just holding the binoculars, and it seemed like he didn¡¯t see Wang Ye running away from the target. Then, there were more than ten bullet holes on the target, so he put down the binoculars excitedly and ran over. ¡°I¡¯ll help you count!¡± Wu Jianfeng didn¡¯t let them report the target. He started counting with the binoculars in his hand. ii Six rings, two. Seven rings, four. Eight rings and six. Nine rings, seven rings, ten rings¡­¡± When he mentioned the tenth ring, he paused for a moment. The tenth ring was small and had many bullet holes. It was not as clear and easy to count as the other rings. ¡°One¡­Three¡­ Five!¡± When he counted, he even read it out softly. However, Wang Ye already knew what was going on. The first three added up to 19 points. If he didn¡¯t miss the target, he would definitely get 11 points. ¡°Ten¡­ Eh, that shouldn¡¯t be right. This bullet hole seemed to have been caused by two bullets!¡± Wu Jianfeng took a closer look and shouted into the walkie-talkie, ¡°Zheng Ke, take a look at the number six target and see how many bullet holes there are in the tenth circle!¡± ¡°Report, 11. One of the bullet holes was formed by two bullets connected together!¡± Zheng Ke¡¯s voice was obviously a little abnormal. After reporting, he couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Captain, who did this? He¡¯s amazing. All thirty bullets hit the target, and his total score is as high as 261 points.¡± At this moment, Wang Ye, who was on the side, actually heard some low and unbelievable voices from the other side through the walkie-talkie in Wu Jianfeng¡¯s hand. That¡¯s right, they were right under the target. The veterans behind Wang Ye and the others still had to use the few binoculars they had. However, everyone was right below the target. The previous 50 points had already attracted everyone¡¯s attention, and the subsequent shots had caused a commotion. When the shots were fired, it could be said that a group of people were staring at the target and counting. This was also the reason why Zheng Ke was able to answer Wu Jianfeng¡¯s question directly. On their side, they had long been in an uproar because of Wang Ye¡¯s target. Many people were even saying that it must have been Wang Ye who hit it. Not all the classes were as deceitful as Zhou Qi, deliberately misleading the two recruits about Wang Ye¡¯s 40 points in a row. Some of the veterans from the other classes actually treated this matter as an educational case for the recruits. Naturally, they knew Wang Ye¡¯s true shooting level. ¡°Wang Ye did it!¡± Wu Jianfeng was in a good mood. At this moment, he felt like he was on the prairie of Siberia. The sky was blue, and the air was fresh. He felt very refreshed and comfortable. ¡°Change target number six, and then report the other targets. Kang Hua, make a record!¡± The walkie-talkie was on the same channel. Kang Hua, who was sitting behind a table, also had a walkie-talkie on his table. In fact, the other seasoned soldiers were already surrounding this area. At this moment, they were already numb. ¡°Fuck, I¡¯ve seen a ghost!¡± ¡°How did you do it? 261!¡± ¡°What¡¯s even more shocking is that they didn¡¯t miss the target. They all hit the target. I¡¯ve been a soldier for three years and I¡¯ve never seen such a freak!¡± The seasoned soldiers exclaimed. Of course, there were also seasoned soldiers who heaved a sigh of relief after recovering from their shock. ¡°Perverts are good! Such a pervert, the company commander would be too embarrassed to punish us with him. After all, it¡¯s not that we¡¯re too bad, but that he¡¯s too abnormal!¡± Someone sighed, and many veterans nodded in agreement. However, when they agreed, it was inevitable that everyone felt a little sour and sighed. Why was there such a huge difference between them? Chapter 257 - Chapter 257: Want to be a Sniper? Chapter 257: Want to be a Sniper? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Haha, you really know how to surprise me!¡± Looking at Wang Ye, Wu Jianfeng actually wanted to try not to laugh so loudly. He had to maintain his image as a company commander, but in the end, he couldn¡¯t help it. He patted Wang Ye¡¯s shoulder and laughed loudly. Wu Jianfeng could only say that this moment was very much worth it. Although he had only been assigned Wang Ye as a good soldier this year, and the rest were all leftovers, it was still very much worth it. If it weren¡¯t for Deng Hai, Wu Jianfeng would be laughing even louder now. Of course, even with Deng Hai¡¯s incident, Wang Ye¡¯s current shooting results had swept away the gloominess hidden in his heart. Well¡­ At least for now. ¡°Haha!¡± Wang Ye scratched his head and chuckled. He had to act humble. ¡°Report!¡± At this moment, Zhou Qi returned. He looked at Wang Ye with a happy expression and winked at him. If it wasn¡¯t for Wu Jianfeng standing in front of Wang Ye right now and even putting his hand on Wang Ye¡¯s shoulder, he would definitely have come up and given him a big hug. It was done beautifully. What kind of standard was this? Not to mention the single point and point shots in the beginning, even if the final 19 consecutive shots were taken out, not many Scouts who had been fed with bullets would dare to say that they were confident. After all, this was a hundred-meter target, not a thirty-meter or fifty-meter target. The jump of the muzzle and the increase in the spread of bullets from the distance were no joke. At least Zhou Qi didn¡¯t have the guts to say that. Not to mention nineteen consecutive shots. He couldn¡¯t guarantee that he would hit the target every time he fired five shots. ¡°Try another magazine!¡± After taking the magazine from Zhou Qi¡¯s hand, Wu Jianfeng waited for the target reporting to end before handing the new magazine to Wang Ye with a smile. ¡°Okay!¡± Wang Ye immediately nodded with a smile. At least for now, Wang Ye was still very excited to be able to shoot. Although he had already fired a magazine, Wang Ye still hadn¡¯t had enough of it. Moreover, he had just fused so much experience and it was time to verify it. As for the recoil from firing the gun¡­ Nine-Five¡¯s recoil was small, and Wang Ye¡¯s physical fitness was also strong. He didn¡¯t feel any discomfort from one magazine. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s do it again!¡± On the other side, Zheng Ke changed targets very quickly. Wu Jianfeng would definitely take away the person he had beaten up just now after he came down. Now, there was another one to prove it. Seeing Wang Ye lie down again, he directly occupied the position that should have belonged to Zhou Qi. Squatting at the side, he said, ¡°Keep up your standard. As long as you don¡¯t miss the target this time, I¡¯ll get your class monitor to teach you how to drive a tank!¡± ¡°Okay!¡± Wang Ye turned his head to look at him and agreed with a smile on his face. Wang Ye was indeed interested in driving a tank. In fact, Wang Ye believed that no one would not be interested in such a big vehicle. Actually, Wang Ye wanted to drive a tank too. Previously, when the second company invited Wang Ye during the recruit company, Wang Ye had actually been a little cautious for a moment. However, the reality was that he could not agree to Er Lian¡¯s request. But now, he would not be polite with the fellows he had in the Fourth Company. Turning around, Wang Ye began to quickly change the magazine on the gun that was originally empty. ¡°Don¡¯t keep it, give me the magazine!¡± Wu Jianfeng said as he watched Wang Ye¡¯s actions. Wang Ye didn¡¯t say anything and directly handed over the magazine on his gun. This was his own gun. After shooting earlier, he didn¡¯t need to remove the magazine. He could just take the gun and the magazine away later and put them with the instructor. But now that the second magazine was here, the first one had to be unloaded. After loading the magazine, Wang Ye began to aim. ¡°Do it again like before!¡± ¡°Can I shoot three times in a row?¡± Wang Ye suddenly turned his head and spoke again. Wu Jianfeng was stunned for a moment before he laughed. He understood what Wang Ye meant. The fewer bullets he fired, the less pressure he would have. However, what he wanted was for Wang Ye to replicate his 19 consecutive shots without missing the target. ¡°Alright then!¡± Wang Ye began to aim again, and Wu Jianfeng didn¡¯t say anything else. As for Zhou Qi, he could only stand at the back and watch. ¡°Pu!¡± The first shot was fired very quickly. Single point, without any surprises, five consecutive shots, all five hit the bullseye. Just like last time, he still could not get five concentrated bullseyes. Although the five bullet holes looked similar, they were just a little similar. This was not because Wang Ye was not good enough but mainly because of the gun¡¯s performance. The accuracy of the 81-bar was actually much better than that of the 95-bar. From the structure of the gunshot to the size of the bullet, the accuracy of the distribution of the fine bullets was obviously better than that of the 95-bar. Of course, this was the pursuit of perfection. After all, a rifle was not a sniper rifle. It was not even a precision rifle. There was no need to be so demanding in terms of accuracy. ¡°pu!pu!¡± The gunshots continued. This time, after the single shot ended, Wang Ye quickly switched to the shooting mode and started firing two consecutive shots without Wu Jianfeng and the others saying anything. Wu Jianfeng was watching through binoculars. He held the binoculars in his right hand and placed his left hand on his left leg. At this moment, he was obviously clenching his fists tightly. He held back his anger and didn¡¯t say anything. This was because although Wang Ye was a little stronger than before, he had managed to get within ten rings twice. Although the bullets were almost out of the ring, ten rings were still ten rings. Six bullets meant sixty rings. What a fucking great result. Of course, Wang Ye¡¯s emotions did not fluctuate too much. At this moment, he didn¡¯t even glance at Wu Jianfeng. He simply took a deep breath and resumed firing. ¡°pu!pu!pu!¡± ¡°Haha! Excellent!¡± After firing 19 rounds, Wu Jianfeng lowered his binoculars and couldn¡¯t help but burst into laughter. ¡°Company Commander, not a single shot missed, 258 points!¡± Wu Jianfeng didn¡¯t need to speak this time; Deputy Company Commander Zheng Ke took the initiative to report. His score was slightly lower than before, but it wasn¡¯t a big deal. After nineteen consecutive shots, a small variation in the score was expected. The key point was that he didn¡¯t miss the target at all. ¡°Haha, well done! Take down the targets!¡± After transmitting this through the walkie-talkie, Wu Jianfeng turned to Wang Ye and said with a smile, ¡°Would you like to try the Sniper 88?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Wang Ye nodded eagerly. Certainly, every man harbored dreams of becoming a sniper. One shot, one kill ¨C it was a man¡¯s fantasy. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s move to another location. They can continue practicing with their rifles here!¡± At this point, Wu Jianfeng turned to Zhou Qi and instructed, ¡°Go fetch a Sniper 88 and some ammunition!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Zhou Qi saluted and swiftly turned around. The Sniper 88 had been brought to the training session today. Meanwhile, at the side, the recruits at the other shooting positions hadn¡¯t left yet. Wu Jianfeng suddenly rushed over, disrupting the ongoing shooting activities. Furthermore, Wang Ye¡¯s recent performance had momentarily diverted everyone¡¯s attention. Those who were nearby had actually overheard the conversation between Wu Jianfeng and Wang Ye. Now, they watched as Wang Ye was led away by Wu Jianfeng. Instantly, a sense of envy welled up within them. However, there was nothing they could do about it. The target remained, the same rifle, the same bullets, the same target ¨C who could they blame for not achieving such results? They felt powerless. Moreover, this wasn¡¯t the only thing exacerbating their sense of powerlessness. When Wang Ye was escorted away by Wu Jianfeng, the third platoon leader also approached the recruits. ¡°Alright, gather around!¡± Wang Ye had just fired two magazines in succession, and now it was his turn to snipe. As for the others, they had only fired one magazine and were now unable to continue shooting. They had to proceed to the target pit to make amends to the targets they had just shot.. Chapter 258 - Chapter 258: Sniper Shooting Chapter 258: Sniper Shooting Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Regiment headquarters, in the office of the Company Commander of the Police Investigation Company. As Wang Ye adjusted his position to take aim with his sniper rifle, the company commander of the police reconnaissance company sat sternly behind his desk. He was once again revising the training plan that the entire company had already gone through multiple times. He had no other choice. Recent events had been rather embarrassing! It was one thing if the scout platoon had been less competent before. However, after a change in platoon leadership, the training program had been readjusted. Yet, despite these efforts, the Public Order Squad had failed to outperform even a new recruit, causing quite a commotion within the company. During this period, the Chief of Staff hadn¡¯t shown the slightest hint of a smile. The situation was dire, and so the company¡¯s training plan needed to be bolstered in every possible way. There was no alternative. In peacetime, there were no military accomplishments to wash away one¡¯s shame. If he wanted to change the perception of his unit, it had to be done through rigorous training. ¡°Ding, ding, ding!¡± The sudden ringing of the phone on his desk interrupted his writing. He glanced at the phone and rubbed his face with his hands, attempting to soften his expression, which had grown stiff from lack of smiles. After two or three seconds, he answered the phone with a smile. ¡°Hello, is this the old class monitor?¡± The phone number was quite familiar to him, given his position as the captain of the police investigation company. However, the real reason he remembered it so well was that the person on the other end of the line held great importance to him. This individual was the squad leader of the new company and also the squad leader of the lower company. ¡°Company Commander Fu, it¡¯s me.¡± A cheerful voice greeted him from the other end. ¡°Hey, class monitor, I¡¯ve told you not to call me ¡®company commander¡¯!¡± Fu Wei responded with a smile, his previous somber mood dissipating. ¡°Rules are rules. You called me ¡®old class monitor,¡¯ but 1 didn¡¯t object, did I? We all refer to each other by our names. Why be so uptight?¡± The voice on the other end might have been somewhat brusque, but Fu Wei simply smiled and concurred. After some casual conversation, he finally turned to the purpose of the call. ¡°Old class monitor, there¡¯s no break during this period. When there¡¯s some time off, 1¡¯11 bring over some wine to your place!¡± ¡°Sure, that sounds good. But I didn¡¯t call you today just to chat,¡± the old class monitor on the other end of the line shifted to a more serious tone. Old class monitor, is something the matter?¡± Fu Wei asked, his smile fading. ¡°Well, it¡¯s not a major issue, actually. It¡¯s just that a couple of days ago, you talked to me about that recruit who filed a group report. Do you still recall his name?¡± ¡°Wang Ye!¡± Fu Wei¡¯s smile vanished the moment the other party mentioned this name. Of course, since they were speaking over the phone, the old class monitor couldn¡¯t see his expression. ¡°Yes, it¡¯s him. Today, the 4th Company also came for target practice. This guy was absolutely unbelievable. He fired 19 shots with a Type 95 rifle at the 100-meter target, and not a single shot missed.¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Fu Wei was taken aback, then furrowed his brow. ¡°Old Class Monitor, are you pulling my leg?¡± ¡°Are you serious? I know you¡¯ve been dealing with that deserter, so why would 1 call you now just to joke around?¡± ¡°Really?¡± Fu Wei stood up, his voice still tinged with skepticism. The claim did sound quite preposterous. Nineteen consecutive shots, twice, without missing a single target. He couldn¡¯t fathom it. In his reconnaissance platoon, there might be someone who got lucky occasionally, hitting the target with more than ten shots. But firing 19 rounds without missing twice in a row? It seemed utterly impossible. ¡°That¡¯s right! 1 witnessed it with my own eyes just now. Currently, this young soldier is being observed by the commander of the fourth company.¡± The voice on the other end of the line affirmed. After a brief pause, they continued, ¡°I know you¡¯re going through a tough time. 1 genuinely believe this soldier has exceptional potential. Furthermore, it seems like a waste to keep him in an ordinary unit. 1 thought 1 should inform you. If possible, you should put in more effort. With such a remarkable soldier, you might have a bit of respite this year!¡± The words from the other side instantly transformed Commander Fu, who had been initially astounded, into someone filled with bitterness. ¡°Old Class Monitor¡­ Sigh, this matter¡­ Well, let me be frank with you,¡± Fu Wei said with a bitter smile. The individual on the other end of the line, the old class monitor, was actually stationed at the shooting range. Initially, he had been a veteran scout in the reconnaissance platoon, but due to an injury, he was reassigned to guard the shooting range. In fact, just the day before yesterday, the police detective company had visited the shooting range to lead the recruits in target practice. However, he hadn¡¯t informed the old squad leader much about Wang Ye. He had only mentioned that he wanted Wang Ye no matter what, and the higher-ups were hesitant to intervene. But now, with this call, he had no choice but to explain the situation. The old class monitor was also taken aback. He mainly stayed within the confines of the shooting range and didn¡¯t venture out much. The information he gathered came primarily from the veterans of various companies who visited the shooting range. However, his interactions with them were limited, and he remained unaware of many concealed details. He truly hadn¡¯t expected such a fierce competition for this particular recruit. The regiment¡¯s chief of staff had already gotten involved, and even the regiment commander was in the mix. The division headquarters¡¯ chief of staff had personally flown in to scout this talent. This recruit was truly extraordinary¡­ ¡°Sigh, what a waste of such a promising talent!¡± The old class monitor sighed on the phone. Fu Wei remained silent, but deep down, he was equally disheartened. Having an exceptional soldier right before his eyes yet unable to secure him ¨C how could he not feel frustrated? After chatting for a while longer, he ended the call. The more he pondered the situation, the more uneasy he became. It primarily stemmed from the current state of the police investigation company. He genuinely needed a soldier like Wang Ye to boost morale and ignite the spark in others. He contemplated what he had been doing during this period. The police detective company had been humiliated entirely. Other companies within the regiment were mocking them, claiming that the police detective company was essentially cultivating a group of bosses who always kept their heads high but faltered when it came to actual tasks. He clenched his fists tightly, and the muscles in his face were visibly tense. H No!¡± He exclaimed, standing up abruptly a few seconds later. He needed to devise a plan to address this situation. That¡¯s what he thought, and it was what he intended to do. He exited his office and immediately headed upstairs to find the Chief of Staff. ¡°Sniper 88, equipped with an adjustable-white scope. The magnification ranges from three to nine times. During shooting, it¡¯s typically set at nine times magnification. For observation, a lower magnification is used to achieve a wider field of vision!¡± At the shooting range, not far from the 100-meter rifle range, Wang Ye lay down once more. This time, he held not a Type 95 sniper rifle but an 88 sniper rifle. With his gaze fixed on the scope, Wang Ye listened attentively to Wu Jianfeng¡¯s explanations and instructions. ¡°The vertical reticle you see in the scope is the aiming point. The 100-meter and 200-meter ranges share this aiming point for direct shooting.¡± Wu Jianfeng paused briefly before continuing, ¡°The following six are aiming points for distances ranging from 300 to 800 meters. The ones on both sides are for range estimation¡­¡± While Wu Jianfeng was explaining, Wang Ye was simultaneously putting it into practice. He held the 88 sniper rifle, which had no magazine, and began to verify what Wu Jianfeng had elucidated in the distance. This was Wang Ye¡¯s first time handling a sniper rifle, and it was significantly different from a standard rifle. In essence, it was a weapon designed for sniping, and one had to be well-versed in using the scope. Wu Jianfeng had a plethora of specialized terms for this scope. For instance, ¡°secret positon¡±¡­ Or terms like ¡°range and elevation correction.¡± In any case, Wang Ye was momentarily bewildered by the jargon. However, Wang Ye had an exceptional memory; he could recall everything he didn¡¯t understand. ¡°Forget it, let¡¯s start shooting!¡± Wu Jianfeng picked up a walkie-talkie and called out, ¡°How much longer?¡± A moment later, Zhou Qi¡¯s voice came through the walkie-talkie, ¡°Company commander, I¡¯m on my way!¡± The shooting range had not been used earlier in the day, so Zhou Qi had gone ahead to set up the target. After another ten seconds, Zhou Qi¡¯s voice echoed through the walkie-talkie. ¡°Report, you¡¯re clear to fire!¡± ¡°Roger!¡± Wu Jianfeng acknowledged and then handed a magazine to Wang Ye. ¡°Let¡¯s give it a try. However, the first step is to see if you can accurately gauge the distance to the target.¡± ¡°Understood, sir!¡± Wang Ye accepted the magazine and loaded it swiftly. He didn¡¯t chamber a round yet but instead used the scope to focus on the lone target standing upright at the shooting range¡¯s far end. The target was crystal clear through the scope. The ten-ring at the center of the target seemed almost within arm¡¯s reach. Wang Ye applied the technique Wu Jianfeng had just explained to estimate the distance. ¡°Company commander, confirmed at 300 meters!¡± Indeed, Wu Jianfeng had instructed Zhou Qi to place the target at 300 meters. As Wu Jianfeng put it, a sniper rifle at nine times magnification could effectively shoot at a target 100 to 200 meters away with almost no need to account for bullet drop. It was essentially like using a rifle with a straight-line trajectory. Hence, there was little challenge at this range, and they commenced the practice at 300 meters. ¡°Fire!¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Wu Jianfeng gave the order, and Wang Ye complied. He pulled the bolt, disengaged the safety, held his breath, and began aiming. Nine times magnification. Despite the fact that the scope made even the slightest movement appear magnified and more pronounced, Wang Ye¡¯s rifle shooting skills were at their pinnacle. He employed proper rifle shooting techniques and aimed at the second arrow-shaped target within the scope. ¡°Bang!¡± Deliberate aim, unintended discharge. The gunshot was significantly louder and crisper than that of the Type 95 rifle. In the next moment, Wang Ye sensed a slight recoil in his body and, through the scope on his rifle, observed the target once more. ¡°Nine ring, not bad!¡± Wu Jianfeng, who had been observing Wang Ye through binoculars while he was firing, promptly announced the result. Wang Ye had also seen the outcome, of course. He had been aiming for the bullseye. However, the bullet had landed in the lower right section of the target, where the ninth ring overlapped with the eighth. The deviation was substantial. The chest target¡¯s bullseye had a radius of approximately five centimeters, and the ninth ring had a radius of about ten centimeters. In essence, Wang Ye¡¯s shot had missed the mark by almost 15 centimeters. At 300 meters, using a sniper rifle with a scope, this result was somewhat surprising. To be honest, Wang Ye had mentally prepared himself for the first shot to veer off course. After all, Wu Jianfeng had mentioned that external factors could already influence the bullet¡¯s trajectory at 300 meters. This shot had been more of an experiment. Wang Ye had not accounted for wind speed at all, solely relying on the reticle in the scope for his aim. Nonetheless, it was still a sniper rifle. Even at 300 meters, there was such a substantial discrepancy in his aim according to the crosshair¡­ ¡°Don¡¯t just stand there. The fact that your first shot hit the target is a good sign,¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s voice resounded in his ears once more. It wasn¡¯t merely a platitude. Considering this was Wang Ye¡¯s inaugural experience with sniping, hitting the target at a distance of 300 meters was actually quite commendable. After all, the Sniper 88, despite its name, didn¡¯t boast exceptional precision. At 300 meters, the bullet spread could extend as far as the seventh ring. When using a high-powered scope for aiming and firing, it was entirely normal for the bullet to miss the target if the rifle wasn¡¯t held perfectly steady. Given these circumstances, Wang Ye achieving a shot in the nine-ring on his first attempt wasn¡¯t astounding, but it was by no means disappointing. Chapter 259 - Chapter 259: Chief of Staffs Phone Call Chapter 259: Chief of Staff¡¯s Phone Call Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Pu! Pul¡± The muffled sounds of the 88 sniper rifle echoed continuously. One shot after another. In less than a minute, the remaining nine bullets were all spent. Including the first shot, the results were as follows: one shot with eight rings, three shots with nine rings, and six shots with ten rings. His performance was impressive, but it still fell short of being deemed a true sniper, let alone a skilled one. With his eyes fixed on the sniper scope, Wang Ye scrutinized the impact points of the bullets. In reality, he had been observing the bullet impact points to adjust his aim. However, Wang Ye had to admit that this experience had shattered his sniper rifle dreams. He had maxed out his Rifle Shooting skill, even though his Sniper Rifle skill was only recently acquired, and he hadn¡¯t allocated any points to it yet. Fie hadn¡¯t even gained proficiency from the last nine shots. Nonetheless, rifle shooting and sniper shooting shared similarities in terms of firearm control. His hands and body remained steady. Wang Ye was confident that his shooting fundamentals were impeccable. He also aligned the crosshair of the sniper scope to the 300-meter target with precision. At the moment of firing, he made no errors. However, the unfortunate reality was that, even when he corrected for the bullet s impact point, there was always some degree of deviation. The landing point of the bullet¡¯s trajectory consistently diverged from his expectations. Wind speed? The wind was approximately at level three on the shooting range today, but it remained consistent without fluctuations. As for other variables, he was firing consecutively. There was no room for significant changes between the first and second shots. The only aspect to consider was the rifle1 s accuracy. Indeed, Wang Ye was confident that the rifle possessed the capability for ten-ring accuracy. However, the target¡¯s ten-ring had a diameter of ten centimeters. Wang Ye¡¯s confidence extended to merely hitting within the ten-ring but not precisely controlling the trajectory. In other words, precise shooting did not equate to hitting a specific point. What kind of sniper rifle was this? It hardly conformed to Wang Ye¡¯s concept of a sniper rifle. Haha, don¡¯t look so constipated!¡± At this moment, Wu Jianfeng, squatting nearby, observed Wang Ye s perplexed expression. He chuckled and patted Wang Ye¡¯s shoulder. Sniper 88 isn¡¯t actually a high-precision sniper rifle. They call it a sniper rifle but in reality, it¡¯s meant for accurate elimination of targets within the scope¡¯s range.¡± Wu Jianfeng paused briefly before continuing with a smile, ¡°In a true battlefield situation, Sniper 88¡¯s accuracy is limited to targets within 100 to 200 meters. If you go beyond that range, you might as well be using your body as the target!¡± lie paused again, then added, ¡°To be honest, even within a 300-meter radius, 1 can only guarantee that the bullet¡¯s margin of error is within a 3-centimeter radius. It won¡¯t hit exactly where you aim. For example, if you place a coin there, I can¡¯t assure a 100% hit rate. It¡¯s not an issue with your skills, but rather a limitation of the rifle!¡± Alright then! Wang Ye smiled wryly. As he prepared to stand, Wu Jianfeng held him back. Why the rush? Keep shooting. Keep getting familiar with the scope. Recall what 1 taught you earlier. Give me the magazine; I¡¯ll help you load the bullets! Zhou Qi brought out a total of 50 rounds. He had fired ten shots earlier, leaving him with forty rounds. Okay! Wang Ye didn¡¯t hesitate. His determination to outperform Wu Jianfeng was fueling his eagerness to continue shooting. Geez, the godfather is truly a godfather. Look at the company commander, helping him load the bullets. I might only muster up the courage to ask Old Wu for this kind of treatment before I retire this year!¡± He he, you can give it a try and see if Old Wu can beat you to death! Towards the rear of the sniper range, some top-notch soldiers couldn¡¯t help but be intrigued by Wang Ye¡¯s sniping performance. Naturally, they had also witnessed his shooting. Hmm¡­ they weren¡¯t exactly astonished. In fact, some of them were thinking, ¡°Is this it?¡± Of course, these thoughts remained internalized, and no one dared to voice them aloud. At 300 meters, the last few shots, each shot hitting the ten-ring. Among these spectators, only the precision marksmen in their midst could achieve such precision. For the others, hitting the target was not something they could guarantee. Company Commander, the Chief of Staff is on the line!¡± Beside Wang Ye, Wu Jianfeng was in the midst of bullet pressing. Just as he was about to complete the process, a soldier with a military phone rushed over. Hmm? Wu Jianfeng¡¯s heart skipped a beat at that moment. His initial thought was that Wang Ye¡¯s sniping performance had reached the ears of the Chief of Staff, and now, someone was gearing up to make an audacious request. Tell them 1 got injured from a ricochet bullet during target practice and had to be hospitalized!¡± However, he quashed that notion with reason. After casting a glance at Wang Ye, he realized that Wang Ye had also turned his head to look at him through the sniper scope. However, when he noticed the helplessness in Wu Jianfeng¡¯s eyes, Wang Ye merely chuckled. He then redirected his attention to the scope, feigning interest. There was little he could do in this situation, and it wasn¡¯t within his purview to decline a request from the Chief of Staff. After all, this Chief of Staff wasn¡¯t the Division Headquarters¡¯ Chief of Staff. A regimental commander from the same base and a Chief of Staff from a higher echelon were vastly different roles. Chief, this is Wu Jianfeng¡­ Hmm? Alright¡­ Yes¡­ I assure you, I¡¯ll complete the mission! At that instant, Wang Ye¡¯s eyes once more left the scope. This was because Wu Jianfeng¡¯s tone was peculiar. His manner and attitude were clearly unrelated to Wang Ye. Of course, if the Chief of Staff had uttered, ¡°Give me Wang Ye,¡± then Wu Jianfeng¡¯s brain would have been trapped in a door. In that case, he would have replied, ¡°Sure,¡± and then promised to fulfill the mission. Company Commander!¡± Wang Ye promptly inquired after seeing Wu Jianfeng hang up the phone. Stand up! Wu Jianfeng¡¯s expression grew serious. After Wang Ye had finished speaking, he looked at the military phone and stated, ¡°Issue the order. Cease fire, and everyone assemble!¡± At that moment, Wang Ye was slightly bewildered. What was happening? Did something big happen? However, there was no time to inquire further at this moment, or rather, there wasn¡¯t time to question anything. Wu Jianfeng had dashed off. As he ran, he shouted to the group of veterans who were observing, ¡°Gather up quickly¡­ Cease fire!¡± Four consecutive orders. At this point, everyone was perplexed, unaware of what was unfolding. Nevertheless, their movements were swift. Even Zheng Ke, who had been squatting with the new recruits in the pit swiftly joined his men in running out. Soon, the entire company was assembled at the shooting range. Class Monitor, what¡¯s going on?¡± A few individuals huddled together in one corner of the shooting range. The shooting range guard, the former squad leader who had contacted the captain of the police investigation company, was also present. But presently, he, too, was baffled. lie couldn¡¯t help but ponder what kind of unsavory idea Fu Wei had concocted to warrant such a massive mobilization. But they promptly discerned that this wasn¡¯t the case. This realization dawned upon them after the entire company was gathered, and Wu Jianfeng made a solemn declaration. Comrades, it s time to put ourselves to the test!¡± Wu Jianfeng stood before them, his expression grave as he issued his declaration. These words put the entire company on edge, including Wang Ye. What did he mean? Had something occurred? Was it war? That seemed unlikely. The skirmish with the border raiders had left them badly battered in the past. Furthermore, the nation had evolved since then. Under such circumstances, should anyone dare to confront their nation, it would be nothing short of lunacy. Yet Wang Ye didn¡¯t need to ponder this too long because Wu Jianfeng soon unraveled the mystery. We¡¯ve received orders from our superiors. A group of armed criminals attempted to breach the border. They were detected by our patrols, and following a brief firefight, four enemy combatants managed to escape. We¡¯ve been tasked with providing support. 1 hereby order everyone to prepare for actual combat!¡± Wu Jianfeng didn¡¯t mince words, and his announcement gripped the recruits once more. Of course, some individuals were exhilarated. Was it a real battle? Having given less than their all during target practice, they were now preparing for real combat. Could this be the opportunity to distinguish themselves? Everyone dispersed to swiftly retrieve the magazines they had earlier turned in. Some rounds, already prepared, were stashed in their combat vests. Empty magazines were promptly unpacked and filled. Over on the side, the support personnel who had already received their orders were also pitching in. Class Monitor, what about my gun?¡± Wang Ye was still holding the Sniper 88. He followed Zhou Qi and inquired. Zhou Qi took a quick look and replied, ¡°Just take it. If you don¡¯t end up using it later, you can stow it on the armored vehicle!¡± In Company Eight, the previous marksman had retired. If not for today¡¯s shooting practice, the gun would likely have been relegated to the armory until a new marksman was chosen. I¡¯ll use it!¡± Wang Ye swiftly responded. Despite the rifle¡¯s lackluster accuracy, it still surpassed the Type 95. Furthermore, it was equipped with a magnifying scope. Lt would serve as a decent telescope! Shortly thereafter, Wang Ye received a magazine for the 88 Sniper Rifle. Wu Jianfeng didn¡¯t provide Wang Ye with the previous magazine. This was the only one left. However, Wang Ye also received a Type 95 magazine. He was prepared to carry it with him for the mission. After all, it was his own weapon. While carrying an extra firearm was a burden, it seemed like they were indeed embarking on a real mission. Having an extra gun would bolster his confidence. A few minutes later, the entire company fell into formation once more. This time, the formation had a distinct air of determination, unlike before. The reason was that the weapons in their hands were completely different from before. Previously, their weapons either had empty magazines or were loaded with blanks. During target practice, magazines were usually separated from the ammunition except when actively shooting. But now, magazines were fully loaded. Left face, target: parking lot, double time, march! Without any unnecessary words, Wu Jianfeng issued the order, and the company began sprinting toward the armored vehicles. Today, the Fourth Company hadn¡¯t actually brought their backpacks and full equipment. They only had their firearms. However, given the abrupt nature of the situation, the Fourth Company didn¡¯t have the time to retrieve additional gear. Moreover, for soldiers on a mission, firearms and ammunition were sufficient. Chapter 260 - Chapter 260: Chance to Revenge Chapter 260: Chance to Revenge Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Monkey¡­Monkey, hurry¡­ Hurry up and come up In the vast mountains of Xiguang, two individuals, battered and frantic, continually glanced over their shoulders. Simultaneously, they didn¡¯t allow their feet to pause for even a moment as they fled. Both of them clutched pistols tightly in their hands. Their criminal activities spanned cross-border kidnapping, human trafficking, and drug trade. However, today fortune did not favor them. Just as they were on the verge of smuggling their ¡°piglets¡± out of the country, they unexpectedly crossed paths with a group of soldiers emerging from the deep woods and hills. Following a brief exchange of gunfire, they lost one of their comrades to a gunshot wound, along with all the kidnapped ¡°piglets.¡± The remaining few scattered in various directions as they fled. ¡°Wh¡­What should we do, boss? Where do we go?¡± The one referred to as Monkey was tugged up a small incline by his companion. He turned around, his voice laced with anxiety. Criminals, too, were human beings. They could display arrogance when bullying ordinary people, but in this moment, their legs wavered slightly. ¡°Don¡¯t¡­Don¡¯t worry, it doesn¡¯t seem like they¡¯ve caught up yet¡­¡± ¡°Hu¡­¡± The man took a deep breath, looking back, and continued, ¡°Let¡¯s keep running. Go further. Once we¡¯re certain we¡¯ve lost them, we¡¯ll figure out a way to escape.¡± The man, referred to as Boss, feigned composure. Yet, who could truly remain calm in such a situation? Their discovery, followed by a firefight with the soldiers, was bound to unsettle them. Soon, fully armed soldiers would spread across the mountains and plains. In such a remote location, there were few civilians to blend in with, and no chance to reach a city and vanish within the crowd. Under these circumstances, failure to cross the border before reinforcements arrived would lead to their demise. After all, if they were apprehended, they would undoubtedly face severe consequences. This was not what they desired, so they had to devise a rapid escape plan. ¡°Don¡¯t be anxious. Encounters like these happen once or twice a year. After all, we¡¯re part of the border defense unit, and the border¡¯s teeming with forests and mountains. Every year, criminals attempt to cross for illegal activities. If we chance upon them, we must call for reinforcements immediately.¡± Inside the vehicle, Wang Ye and two other recruits sat alongside their platoon leader. The platoon leader, trying to smile, spoke. However, when Wang Ye lifted his head and gazed at him, he detected the platoon leader¡¯s nervous smile. After all, he wasn¡¯t an experienced platoon leader. He joined military school right after finishing high school, and only half a year had passed since his graduation. He hadn¡¯t even removed his student insignia. In the eyes of veterans, he was, in essence, a new recruit like Wang Ye and the others¡­ Wang Ye, wearing a confident smile, reassured, ¡°Platoon leader, no need to worry. I¡¯m not nervous. There are only four criminals, and their firepower can¡¯t be too significant. Besides, we¡¯re riding in armored vehicles, and we even have rocket launchers on them. I think those bandits should be the ones feeling nervous!¡± Indeed, Wang Ye remained composed. In fact, he felt a hint of excitement. Was this an opportunity to make a significant contribution? ¡°True, I¡¯m not scared at all. We¡¯re soldiers, proud soldiers of the Hua family!¡± Standing nearby, Zhang Wen glanced at his rifle and said softly. Wang Ye noticed that Zhang Wen was gripping his firearm tightly, a clear sign of trying to calm himself. ¡°We¡¯re soldiers; there¡¯s no need to fear. If we do encounter the enemy, remember not to hesitate.¡± Qiao Xuan, sitting on the other side, turned and shouted in their direction. ¡°Remember, those aren¡¯t toy guns in your hands. Don¡¯t chatter like they do in TV shows. If they don¡¯t heed our warnings, we can shoot them.¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye responded promptly. Well, only Wang Ye responded initially. The two recruits beside him were slightly slower. After Wang Ye spoke up, they followed suit. ¡°Alright, stop overthinking it. Let¡¯s remain calm for now.¡± Qiao Xuan, the class¡¯s vice-captain, added. Actually, in his heart, Qiao Xuan had some reservations. This student platoon leader indeed acted like one. He even asserted that he could keep the recruits calm. However, right now, he seemed to be the one in need of comfort. Yet, Qiao Xuan decided to not call him out. Meanwhile, as Wang Ye and the others boarded the armored vehicle, a garage behind the regiment headquarters buzzed with activity. The captain of the police reconnaissance company addressed his assembled troops, his expression solemn. ¡°It¡¯s time to erase our disgrace.¡± He surveyed the resolute soldiers before him and declared, ¡°Comrades, this is our chance for redemption.¡± ¡°I have just one request. Catch them, alive or dead. Are you confident?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Only one platoon of soldiers shouted in response. ¡°Get in the vehicles!¡± Fu Wei didn¡¯t waste any more time talking. Time was of the essence. This incident would certainly be reported to division headquarters. With no helicopters in the regiment, they couldn¡¯t afford any delays. However, dispatching division helicopters wasn¡¯t an option. They needed to act swiftly, or the division¡¯s reconnaissance battalion might intercept the criminals. Every second mattered. They could communicate through their vehicle¡¯s radios if needed. But the sooner they departed, the better their chances. Fu Wei organized a platoon of scouts into vehicles quickly. At the same time, he established radio contact with the platoon training in the mountains to confirm their rendezvous point. They needed to provide ammunition to the training platoon since they were not carrying live rounds. With everything arranged swiftly, Fu Wei tightly gripped the vehicle¡¯s window. This was his chance. Fu Wei thought back to how he¡¯d rushed to the chief of staff¡¯s office earlier, hoping to have Wang Ye transferred to their unit. The chief of staff had stated that it might not be feasible at the moment, which left Fu Wei feeling helpless. But unexpectedly, the Third Battalion reported this situation. What more was there to say? In that moment, Fu Wei¡¯s blood boiled. This was an opportunity! The humiliation inflicted by Deng Hai on the police reconnaissance company and investigation platoon could be avenged in this real battle. He was excited, and he requested the chief of staff to send them off without hesitation. ¡°Kaka!¡± The tracks rumbled, and the armored vehicle sped along the mountain road. At this juncture, Wang Ye had already opened the hatch above him, standing with half his body outside the vehicle. This was permitted by the class monitor. This was no longer a training exercise. They needed to maintain their combat readiness. Some of the recruits felt queasy while sitting inside the vehicle, but standing up alleviated their discomfort. Therefore, Wang Ye wasn¡¯t the only one standing upright. In fact, apart from Zhou Qi, the driver of Class Five, the other drivers were all craning their necks to drive. After half an hour, the convoy of ten armored vehicles and a dining cart split up. Now, Wang Ye and his group were left with just three vehicles in the third row. This was because they were headed in different directions. Wang Ye had a rough idea of the situation. Sitting next to him, the platoon leader relayed Wu Jianfeng¡¯s orders through the walkie-talkie. In short, it involved a group of criminals, including more than ten kidnapping victims. In the forest, more than 20 kilometers from the border, they encountered a platoon of recruits patrolling as part of their training. After a firefight, the platoon leader and three squad leaders from the 8th Company were left with less than one magazine of live ammunition. The criminals were armed. In the end, one of the criminals was shot in the leg and captured. As for the others, apart from the kidnapped individual, there were four armed criminals who, in fear, abandoned their comrade and the bound hostage to make their escape. The situation was complex. The 8th Company¡¯s platoon had initially been patrolling within their jurisdiction in preparation for their rotation into border defense duties. This incident caught them off guard, and their limited ammunition prevented pursuit after the clash. Instead, they had to cautiously chase the fugitives and request assistance. Wang Ye and his group were not dispatched to provide direct support. The three battalions ahead had already organized reinforcements. Since the fourth Company was closer to the scene due to their location at the shooting range, their primary mission was to provide security. Within 20 kilometers of the incident, there were a few small villages. To prevent these fugitives from harming civilians, the primary objective of the Fourth Company was defense, not pursuit. Honestly, when Wang Ye received this order, he felt a twinge of disappointment. He thought he¡¯d finally get a chance to chase after someone, but it seemed like waiting was on the agenda once more. During the previous training exercises, Wang Ye felt like he¡¯d done enough squatting and served as a buffet for mosquitoes every day. Now, he had to wait for the mission to unfold. At this moment, Wang Ye didn¡¯t have many thoughts in his mind. He just wished for the swift capture of most of these criminals to conclude his mission. Spending the night in the wilderness was something he truly hoped to avoid. Chapter 261 - Chapter 261: Tracking Him, Remembering Him Forever Chapter 261: Tracking Him, Remembering Him Forever Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Black Rock Cliff Village was an inconspicuous mountain village near the border. Even though it was referred to be a village, there weren¡¯t many residents. The area probably only had 20 to 30 households. Some of the doors were shut, and some of them were deserted. It could be said the number of people in the village might not be much more than the four companies that have arrived as a platoon. However, Wang Ye and the others had not entered the village yet. The local police have been making announcements across the village to summon some of the workers in the nearby fields back to the village. There was no need for any investigation. Although the location of the incident was only a dozen kilometers away from here, there were mountains everywhere. There was no way out of the mountains. It was not possible to leave the area with cars, the only way would be if they had a helicopter. They would not have been able to cross such a long distance in just two hours. The local police were in charge of doing this work, while the soldiers of the 3rd Platoon and 4th Company were setting up a perimeter to prevent them from really coming here and trying to enter the village. If the members of the Iron Bones Hero Regiment had not encountered this situation, and if this area was also part of their defense zone, the entire Iron Bones Hero Regiment would not have been mobilized to cover more than 100 kilometers. After all, there were many armed police and local forces at the border. It was just that the regiment commander had indeed been very aggrieved during this period. The Deng Hai incident caused the Iron Bones Heroes Regiment to lose its reputation, although Wang Ye has also made a name for himself and his name has appeared in the military newspaper. However, this did not change the fact that the Iron Bones Hero Regiment had failed in that matter. The regiment commander has to be humiliated, just like the police detective company. To get this mission this time, he made direct contact with the divisional headquarters and the local administration. Under such circumstances, the people dispatched by the local government were only there to help protect the people around the crime scene. ¡°Are we just going to wait here?¡± At a spot on the east side of the village where they could overlook the entire village below, Wang Ye, Zhou Qi, and Wei Qing Hai formed a three-man team. However, it was different from last time. This time, other than the three of them carrying 95 rifles, Wei Qing Hai also carried a 40 rifle on his back. Additionally, because he had been preparing to battle for the recruits today for the first time, He did not bring the 80-caliber rocket launcher. Otherwise, he would be carrying that on his back now. However, this was a little too much. Wang Ye looked at Wei Qing Hai, who had asked Zhou Qi about it, and couldn¡¯t help but think to himself, ¡®These criminals probably never dreamed that they would receive such treatment.¡¯ He heard that the criminals only had a few small pistols. But now, they had brought all the machine guns, rocket launchers, and even sniper rifles. With this much firepower, criminals might probably their pants if they saw it. ¡°Well stay here for the time being. Well listen to your orders.¡± Hearing Zhou Qi¡¯s words, Wang Ye didn¡¯t have any objections, but he couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Class monitor, the platoon leader said that we encounter this kind of thing once or twice a year. Is that true?¡± Wang Ye had been holding back this question for a long time. ¡°Listen to his nonsense. This is the first time I¡¯ve encountered it!¡± Wei Qing Hai said. He was a first-class soldier, which meant that he had been in the army for more than a year, so he had the right to speak. Zhou Qi heard his obvious disrespect for his superiors, but he didn¡¯t scold him. He only looked at Wang Ye and said with a smile, ¡°Actually, what he said isn¡¯t wrong. It¡¯s just that we don¡¯t encounter this kind of thing often, and it¡¯s even rarer to mobilize the entire team. This was because this kind of work was usually carried out by the armed police department and local forces.¡± Pausing for a moment, he looked in the direction of the border. Suddenly, he stopped smiling and sighed, ¡°Peace. There¡¯s no such thing as true peace.¡± In the country, there is peace behind them. But in front of them is another case. There is no telling how many people and how much criminal activity is combated each year within this area, whether by domestic outlaws or foreign ones, for various purposes and conspiracies. After a pause, he looked at Wang Ye again and said, ¡°We are, after all, an integrated field unit, and while our regiment has the strength to hold the borders, that¡¯s only the unpopulated, militarily important areas on the border.¡± ¡°Our strength isn¡¯t directed in this direction. Our main purpose is to deal with conflicts that may erupt between countries, not to catch these scattered criminals.¡± ¡°Then why did you let us come today?¡± This question wasn¡¯t asked by Wang Ye, but by Wei Qing Hai, who was carrying a rocket launcher on his back. In fact, Wang Ye had already figured out why he did that. ¡°It¡¯s all because of that bastard Deng Hai!¡± Zhou Qi gritted his teeth and said angrily. Even if he was also speculating, it wasn¡¯t difficult to guess this. Looking at him gnashing his teeth, Wang Ye silently turned his head and didn¡¯t say anything. Deng Hai had probably become a matter that will constantly be on his mind now. Perhaps the name Deng Hai may not be one that other squad leaders or other company men might normally recall too much as time passes. But it was different for Zhou Qi. He could be considered a victim. It was not an exaggeration to say that he would remember Deng Hai for the rest of his life. Uh¡­ Noted!¡± Wei Qing Hai was speechless. He understood. It is about revenge! The team as a whole was unable to capture Deng Hai the previous time, but this time they were prepared to do it. ¡°Alright, stop talking.¡± Zhou Qi took a deep breath and calmed himself down. ¡°Wang Ye, adjust the view by three times and focus on the mountain forest on the opposite side. Keep a close eye on it.¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye replied. Then, Zhou Qi continued to pat Wei Qing Hai¡¯s shoulder and said, ¡°You and 1 will go to the back and watch!¡± From this vantage point, they could overlook the small village below because it was located in a small basin surrounded by mountains. However, at Wang Ye¡¯s current location, the back was filled with trees and forests. Therefore, Wang Ye could only look at the village below and the other three directions. He could only leave the rest to the others. Wei Qing Hai nodded and followed Zhou Qi. They wouldn¡¯t go too far, so they stayed close and listened for any movements. ¡°Company Commander, they are entering the river!¡± In the forest in the mountains, Fu Wei¡¯s expression was very ugly. They had arrived about an hour earlier than Wang Ye and the others. The team failed to capture Deng Hai the previous time, but this time around, they had everything they needed to do it. Under the commander¡¯s order, the division headquarters chose to give the Iron Bones Hero Regiment this chance to avenge their humiliation. Right now, his only platoon was split into three groups. According to the information given by the tracking personnel of the Eighth Company, they split up their forces and chased after the four criminals who had fled in three different directions. Twenty minutes ago, they had already captured an enemy in the other two areas. The other area was also continuing to pursue them. The traces were more obvious, and they had not encountered any difficulties so far. However, he had encountered a difficult problem now. The enemy was very cunning. This was already the second time they had escaped through the river. It was obvious that the other party had experience in counter-tracking and knew that water could eliminate the traces left behind by his escape. ¡°Hu-¡± He took a deep breath and suppressed the impatience in his heart. He looked at his class monitor and said, ¡°Follow the plan!¡± The plan was to divide the troops and start checking the river upstream and downstream. This was the stupidest and the only way. If the enemy had gone into the water to erase their traces, they could only use this method to find the location where they had come ashore and continue tracking them. Of course, under such circumstances, most of the enemies would be downstream. However, they did not dare to be careless. Even if the chance of the enemy running upstream was less than one percent, he could not miss this one percent. The current reconnaissance platoon could not afford to lose. In fact, it was true. Very soon, he heard the report from the warriors below through his earpiece. ¡°Company Commander, he¡¯s ashore!¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Without any hesitation, he dived into the water in front of him. The water in the mountain river that had just come out of winter was bone-chillingly cold, but Fu Wei didn¡¯t seem to be aware of it. He quickly swam across the ten-meter-wide river. After reaching the shore, he ran upstream. However, after a while, his expression turned ugly again. Because the traces of the enemy had disappeared after only a few dozen meters into the forest. ¡°Company commander, the enemy is very cunning. Looking at the footprints, they didn¡¯t go in this direction.¡± ¡°He should have been here about 20 minutes ago.¡± ¡°Moreover, looking at the footprints, it was obvious that after they came ashore, they returned to the river according to their original footsteps.¡± ¡°I think they must have gone downstream.¡± The class monitor under him gave a very professional judgment. Chasing people, they were indeed the professionals. Previously, Deng Hai was able to run away because he didn¡¯t leave the crowd along the way. There were often other people appearing in the forest. In addition, Deng Hai had changed his clothes and shoes along the way, and he had also concealed his smell. That was why he had the chance to escape. But now, there was hardly anyone here. There was only one trace and footstep left. Even if they had some thoughts of counter-reconnaissance and counter-tracking, it was still child¡¯s play in the eyes of the scouts. Of course, seeing through their camouflage didn¡¯t mean that he could take a break now. He went into the river again! This was the hardest part. ¡°Go back! Fu Wei was annoyed and clenched his fists tightly, but he could only grit his teeth and give the order. He continued to search for traces of landings along the river.. Chapter 262 - Chapter 262: Upgrade in Seconds Chapter 262: Upgrade in Seconds Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°You haven¡¯t found it yet?¡± He heard the whooshing sound coming from the sky in the distance. Wang Ye, who had been lying on the ground and observing his surroundings through the scope, couldn¡¯t help but be distracted. He raised his head and looked at the helicopter in the sky. To be completely truthful, Wang Ye was feeling a little tempted and a little jealous right now. He didn¡¯t want to just be an observer. Instead, he wanted to be a part of the operation and pursue the criminals. Yes, it was both a soldier¡¯s responsibility and an act of soldierly honor to safeguard the lives of civilians. But there were lots of measures to safeguard people. He favored a different approach. They went to the battlefield to capture their enemies and fight the criminals in the jungle. However, reality didn¡¯t give him a chance. To be honest, at this moment, Wang Ye really wanted to be a scout. If there were no accidents, the main force in this operation to catch criminals would definitely be the scouts of his regiment. Perhaps there were scouts from the division on the helicopter. Once the Air Force entered the battlefield, the protagonist would be the first to appear. Wang Ye also yearned for such a life and such soldiers. However, although he yearned for it, he definitely wouldn¡¯t take the initiative to look for Wu Jian Feng and say that he wanted to leave the 4th Company to be a scout. In order to make him fight against the Chief of Staff, Wu Jian Feng abandoned the recruits and the other good soldiers that he had personally trained. He had even made arrangements with the regiment commander for his next route. Wu Jian Feng did not take the initiative to recommend becoming a scout now, but he would not stop him if given the chance to do so. ¡°Boss¡­ And¡­ How long more!¡± In a river in the middle of the forest, two heads emerged from the water. It could be seen that both of their mouths were purplish-black from being poisoned. Of course, they weren¡¯t poisoned. Their lips just look like that because of how cold the water temperature was. The rivers and springs in the mountains that had just emerged from winter were extremely cold. They¡¯ve been in the water for more than half an hour, and the fact that they can still talk now is actually a sign of their determination Of course, in this pursuit of life and death, anyone who was afraid of death would become extremely determined. This was brought about by his desire to live. The guy known as the boss opened his trembling mouth and turned his head. His voice was also trembling as he said, ¡°Don¡¯t¡­ Don¡¯t panic¡­An¡­ It was not easy to walk on the shore¡­They can¡¯t catch up to us.¡± At this moment, his words seemed to be really steady. But in fact, he was just trying to act strong in front of his followers. Just now, they had all seen the assault helicopters flying in the sky. It would be strange if he didn¡¯t panic under such circumstances. To be honest, he no longer had the thought of running away. The bulk of the enemy had actually arrived, and it appeared that they were soldiers. The helicopter had been relocated here. In this circumstance, how could they get away? He was already regretting it. The piglet was in their possession at first. They might have had a better chance of surviving if they had fought with all their might and until their last breath rather than abandoning the piglet and fleeing since they might have taken the piglet as a prisoner. However, they didn¡¯t think too much about it at that time. It was mainly because they were involved in illegal activities. They had always been vigilant and were afraid of being discovered by others. They were even more afraid of encountering the police and soldiers. Moreover, there were so many soldiers on the other side, and everyone was armed with rifles. They didn¡¯t know that there were only four people who had bullets in their guns. They thought that all the soldiers had bullets in their guns. He turned around and ran out of reflex. After running for a while, it was too late for regrets. They didn¡¯t dare to go back and use the few pistols in their hands to snatch the piglet back from a group of soldiers as a hostage. Wouldn¡¯t that be a gift? They didn¡¯t dare to turn around, but the thought of taking a hostage occupied their minds. In fact, since they dared to smuggle their way here, they must be very familiar with this place. They also knew that this river could lead to the outside world and even to inhabited areas. He went down the river to find an opportunity to capture the hostage. Threatening them with hostages to get them out of the country. This was their plan. It was also the only way they could see to survive. Others, such as running out and pretending to be a commoner, would not work at all. Those piggies knew them and they were pretending to be commoners. As long as they were stopped and taken a photo or brought the piggies over, they would be dead for sure. He could only take the risk. Of course, it occurred to him at this moment that there must be people looking for them everywhere out there, and even those villages and such must be inaccessible right now However, they had no choice but to go around the village and see if they could catch any civilians who were working outside. If it didn¡¯t work out, he could think of a way to take the risk of catching a soldier or a policeman. At this point, they did not lack ruthlessness. After all, he would die if he were to be captured. He might still be able to survive if he tried. However, imagination was beautiful, but reality was cruel. They knew that the waterway was easy to travel, and they knew that the mountain roads on both sides of the river were full of thorns, making it difficult for people to track them on the shore. However, they had forgotten that the river was fixed, and there was more than one team chasing them. They were up against an entire regiment, one that even had helicopters for transporting. Another platoon of the police detective company that was touring the mountains and rivers was directly airdropped downstream. And upstream, the people of the 4th Company were also patrolling along both sides of the river. Therefore, after a while, the two heads that were exposed to the water were suddenly pointed at by dozens of guns that rushed out from the two banks. ¡°I¡¯ve got my fire ready and have prepared everything. I was even prepared to send them a rocket when we met, but these guys disappeared without even meeting!¡± On the chariot, the people of Class Five sat in the chariot again. However, compared to when they came, the bus was much livelier now. Half of them stood outside the car. They did not hold any weapons. They just stood there, enjoying the wind and the cows. Of course, it was not bragging. For example, Wei Qing Hai. Although he was usually a slippery person, Wang Ye believed that if he encountered criminals and gave them a chance, he would not be stingy with the 40 fire in his hands. Take Wang Ye for example. Although he had never fired a shot at anyone, if any criminals really appeared in the sniper scope, Wang Ye would not be polite. He didn¡¯t have any psychological burden, at least that was what Wang Ye thought for now. Killing a bad person was saving countless good people. This was an act of virtue. Why would he be afraid of shooting? However, he didn¡¯t give her a chance! ¡°This is within expectations.¡± ¡°They were just a bunch of criminals who had not received any professional training. How far could they run in the deep mountains and forests when they were being chased?¡± Qiao Xuan said calmly. After he finished speaking, he looked at everyone and added, ¡°In fact, if they managed to get in front of us, our regiment would be in big trouble.¡± These words shocked everyone. Wang Ye was also stunned, and then he thought of something. Deng Hai had, in fact, managed to get away from the group¡¯s grasp. This time, these criminals could still run so far in the mountains and come to his place. The group would still be frightened even if they were unable to harm the individuals and even ended up being slain by them. The regiment¡¯s scouts would at the very least be in trouble. They wouldn¡¯t enjoy it, and neither would their company commander, chief of staff, or platoon leader. It would even be embarrassing for the entire unit. For a moment, everyone fell silent. However, he was not silent for long. The platoon leader smiled and said, ¡°Didn¡¯t you catch him? Why are you saying this?¡± After saying that, he smiled again, ¡°Alright, everyone¡¯s performance today was very good. You didn¡¯t panic when things got tough.¡± ¡°Although we didn¡¯t face the criminals, protecting the people is also a contribution.¡± The platoon leader said with a smile, and everyone relaxed a little after hearing his words. However, no one boasted like before. Everyone was a member of the Iron Bones Hero Regiments. They would rise and fall together. Thinking about the possible consequences of Qiao Xuan¡¯s words just now, everyone broke out in a cold sweat. How could they continue to be so carefree so soon? Of course, he couldn¡¯t be so anxious all the time. After all, that didn¡¯t happen, and now he was arrested. Therefore, in less than two minutes, everyone in the car started laughing again. At two o¡¯clock in the afternoon, the entire company met up again. Wu Jian Feng didn¡¯t stop the car to say anything. After the entire company met up, they moved forward again. He didn¡¯t return to the regiment but drove back to the shooting range. The 4th Company had brought out a cart of ammunition today. Because of this, they had gone out at the last minute, but there was still a lot of ammunition left. Everyone continued with the training they had left off. As for those criminals, no one in the entire Fourth Company had encountered them. This was destined to be a topic of conversation for everyone, an interlude during training. ¡°Hiss- Ouch¡­It hurts¡­¡± In the evening, the 4th Company returned to the camp after using up a cart of ammunition. Peng Yu Han was screaming in pain in his dormitory. Zhang Wen was helping him apply the ointment. Guns felt good when they were used, but there were repercussions when it was too good. For example, his shoulder was red and swollen from the recoil of the gun. For example, Wang Ye could still feel his ears buzzing. ¡°Hiss ~¡± Wang Ye gasped. He didn¡¯t need anyone¡¯s help. Instead, he poured the ointment and applied it on his right shoulder. Today, he had shot eight rifle magazines, two rocket launchers, and two sniper rifle magazines. It felt good, but the pain was real. ¡°Hey, Wang Ye, come out¡­¡± At the entrance of the dormitory, the three seasoned soldiers who had run out just now returned. However, Wei Qing Hai and Luo Yang had just walked in, while Zhuo Zi Cheng was standing at the door, grinning and shouting. ¡°Oh!¡± Wang Ye raised his head and glanced at him. Without asking why, he stood up and walked out. ¡°Did something good happen?¡± Wang Ye asked softly as he followed him to the stairwell. He wasn¡¯t very reserved in Class Eight. After all, none of these veterans put on any airs with him. ¡°Mm, good news. Let¡¯s go, I¡¯ll bring you to have a good time!¡± ¡°All?¡± Wang Ye¡¯s footsteps paused slightly. What did he mean? ¡°Alright stop standing there, just follow me!¡± He pulled Wang Ye away. After going downstairs, he walked to the side of the dormitory. This was the smoking area shared by the four companies. Of course, there was actually a smoking area in the dormitory. The corridor was fine. However, Wang Ye was a recruit after all, and he was still in the stage of quitting smoking. Even if no one would say anything when they saw him, it would still be a bad influence, so he brought Wang Ye out. Come, smoke one. Thanks to you, I won two packs of True Dragons today!¡± Zhuo Zi Cheng chuckled as he reached out and pulled out one from the box of freshly opened True Dragons. He took the cigarette in a daze and looked at him in confusion, ¡°What is going on?¡± Wang Ye was a little confused. What did he mean by winning two packs of True Dragons because of him? ¡°Hehe Zhuo Zi Cheng laughed and immediately told him about the bet the three of them had made during Wang Ye¡¯s shooting practice in the morning. This made Wang Ye a little speechless. Looking at the True Dragon Smoke in his hand, Wang Ye glanced around and said, ¡°Why don¡¯t we forget about it? I don¡¯t usually smoke!¡± ¡°You¡¯re not afraid of the picket, are you? Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m here!¡± Zhuo Zi Cheng was all smiles as he reached into his pocket. Then, under Wang Ye¡¯s stunned expression, he helped Wang Ye remove the crutch from his shoulder. Then, he helped Wang Ye change into a pair of military ranks. ¡°You can rest assured now. Let me tell you, if you want to smoke in the future, just look for us to change your clothes.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not a big deal. Just put on our clothes and come here openly to smoke!¡± Looking at the different ranks on his shoulder, Wang Ye didn¡¯t know whether to laugh or cry. He really didn¡¯t expect that he would level up just like that. In less than a month, one turn had become two turns¡­ Chapter 263 - Chapter 263: Second-Class Job Setting Merit Chapter 263: Second-Class Job Setting Merit Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The change in rank was just a small interlude. That night, after the 30-minute news ended, Zhou Qi held a class appointment meeting. ¡°Zhang Wen, are you sure you want to go to the training team for training?¡± At the beginning of the class meeting, Zhou Qi asked Zhang Wen, who was sitting beside Wang Ye. ¡°Reporting to the class monitor, I¡¯ve thought it through. I want to go!¡± Zhang Wen stood up and replied loudly. Perhaps before he went down to the company, he didn¡¯t think with any certainty that he was going to be a driver of an infantry fighting vehicle. However, he had indeed been stimulated during this period of time. In the same class, as a recruit, Wang Ye was treated by the others on another level. No one was rude to him. Even the platoon leader, the company commander, and the deputy company commander were polite and favored him. He recognized himself and knew that he couldn¡¯t reach Wang Ye¡¯s level. Without that ability, hard work wouldn¡¯t work. However, they were all young people, they would change their path if a certain plan did not pan out the way they wanted to. He knew that if he could pass the training and get a driver¡¯s license, he would be able to gain a foothold in the class. He could even be promoted to a non-commissioned officer after his term of conscription expired. It would be very helpful for him if he wanted to stay for two or three years in the future. Therefore, he had been saving his energy. ¡°Alright, 1¡¯11 help you report the quota. Your position in the class is temporarily uncertain.¡± Zhou Qi¡¯s words made Peng Yu Hang, who was sitting opposite him, look a little miserable. One of them was about to leave! Although there was still a new recruit in the squad, he was a new recruit who could get a first-class soldier to help him. What about him? He seemed to envision a scene later when everyone¡¯s eyes turned to him as soon as he yelled out his announcement downstairs It was as if everyone would look at him when something was happening. He wanted to cry. It¡¯s over. He doesn¡¯t think he can see any light in this year of private life¡­ ¡°Peng Yu Hang!¡± ¡°Here!¡± Although he felt sad in his heart, his ears were still there. When Zhou Qi shouted, he immediately responded. Zhou Qi looked at him and said, ¡°There are three positions in the class for you to choose from.¡± At this moment, Peng Yu Hang looked at Zhou Qi in surprise. Three positions? If he remembered correctly, there were only two positions in the class now. Machine gun assistants and precision shooters. What was the other one? An assaulter? He glanced at Wang Ye, then looked at Zhou Qi nervously and expectantly again. However, in the next moment, his fantasy was shattered. Zhou Qi said, ¡°Machine gun assistant, rocket launcher assistant, and rocket launcher shooter.¡± ¡°What? Class President, aren¡¯t the rocket launcher and assistant Brother Wei and Brother Luo?¡± Peng Yu Hang¡¯s face turned bitter. He was still looking forward to choosing a precision shooter position. Today, he was also playing Sniper. Out of the ten bullets, one missed the target, and the remaining nine hit the target. The result was not bad, 80 points. It¡¯s just that the score is obviously just him feeling good about himself. Zhou Qi didn¡¯t even give him the position of an accurate shooter. ¡°If you like it, 1 can give it to you. Don¡¯t worry, 1 definitely don¡¯t mind!¡± Wei Qing Hai said with a smile. Of course, he was more than happy to do so. A rocket launcher sounded very impressive. But in fact, this was not the same as a machine gunner. It was the most tiring job. As mentioned earlier, rocket launchers were no longer considered as posts. For example, the bazooka shooter Wei Qing Hai of Class 5 was still an assaulter. This included Luo Yang, who was said to be the assistant of the rocket launcher, but his position was also an assaulter. Rocket launchers were now something that everyone in an infantry squad could carry on large-scale combat missions. They were usually the main and secondary rocket launcher shooters chosen by the class. It was not for anything else but for some small missions, such as today¡¯s incident, and other combat preparations. It was impossible for everyone in the class to carry a rocket launcher to increase their load. Therefore, the importance of this position came out at this time. The RPG shooter had to carry an additional RPG on his back, while his assistant carried two RPGs¡­ ¡°No, I¡¯ll be the machine gun assistant!¡± Peng Yu Hang was not stupid. The machine gun assistant also had a 95 in his hand, and he also needed to bring two machine gun drums. But to choose a rocket launcher, be it the shooter or the assistant, they had to partner with one of the two private first class. He now understood the temperaments of these two. Usually, they were the ones who were busy looking for new recruits. Under such circumstances, it was obviously more comfortable to be the assistant of Sergeant Li Bing. They were all carrying things, so why not find a better veteran? This way, the next time Wei Qing Hai and the others bullied him, he could ask Li Bing for help. After all, he was his deputy. ¡°Okay, then it¡¯s settled!¡± Zhou Qi nodded and then looked at Wang Ye. ¡°Wang Ye, how about you be an accurate shooter? In this position, he could occasionally participate in sniper training in the company. Sometimes, he could even come into contact with other sniper rifles!¡± ¡°Good!¡± Wang Ye immediately agreed. Although he was injured by Sniper 88 today. With two magazines and 20 bullets, Wang Ye¡¯s bullets could not be stably distributed within a radius of three centimeters. However, Sniper 88 was more accurate than Sniper 95. Although Sniper 88 couldn¡¯t shoot, it had a scope, so it could be used to enjoy the scenery. Moreover, his rifle shooting skill experience was already at max level, but his sniper shooting was only level 1 (1/10). Moreover, he could participate in the training and come into contact with other sniper rifles. This made Wang Ye very interested in this position.. Chapter 264 - Chapter 264: Second-Class Job Setting Merit Chapter 264: Second-Class Job Setting Merit Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Yes!¡± Zhou Qi nodded again. Then, he looked at Luo Yang and Wei Qing Hai and said, ¡°Then the two of you will continue to be the rocket launcher and assistant in the squad!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± The two of them agreed with bitter expressions. Peng Yu Hang had no choice but to choose the machine gun assistant, while Zhang Wen had to attend the training. As for Wang Ye, forget it, he was considered the new kid. They wouldn¡¯t let him carry such a difficult task. Therefore, the two of them could only wait for a year for this difficult task. They hoped that the poor child who had been limping for a year would continue to carry it. Zhou Qi did not care about their bitter expressions. He looked around and continued, ¡°Then the positions are all set. Starting tomorrow, we will train people and vehicles to cooperate in combat!¡± Zhou Qi actually had something to say. From tomorrow onwards, Zhang Wen and Wang Ye would also be allowed to learn how to drive an armored vehicle. ¡°How is it? Is the appointment for today over?¡± After the roll call ended, Wu Jian Feng asked Wang Ye to stay. Standing in his office, Wang Ye smiled and said, ¡°Yes, the position of a precision shooter!¡± ¡°Not bad!¡± Wu Jian Feng was not surprised that Wang Ye was in this position. In fact, that was not the reason why he asked Wang Ye to stay today. Reaching into the drawer, Wang Ye quickly reached out to the conference table beside him and grabbed it, ¡°Company commander, your cigarette is here!¡± There was a half-pack of cigarettes and a lighter on the table. It was obvious that Wu Jian Feng had placed them there. ¡°Hehe, I didn¡¯t take any cigarettes!¡± Wu Jian Feng chuckled. As he spoke, he took out something from the drawer. A box. Then, there was another certificate. ¡°Guild Leader gave it to me just now.¡± With a smile, he looked at Wang Ye, whose eyes were wide open, and said, ¡°I¡­ Mine?¡± At this moment, Wang Ye was really a little dumbfounded. Because it was written on the box and the certificate. Second-class merit certificate, second-class merit medal. ¡°Then do you think it¡¯s mine and I¡¯m showing it off to you?¡± ¡°This was¡­ Company commander¡­ This!¡± Rubbing his hands, Wang Ye finally couldn¡¯t hold it in anymore. He flashed forward and quickly picked up the certificate to open it. Flipping it open, Wang Ye¡¯s name was on the name column page. His heart was beating wildly. ¡°Regarding Deng Hai¡¯s matter, 1 actually thought that the higher-ups would only give you third-class merit, but I didn¡¯t expect to give you second-class merit.¡± Wu Jian Feng said. Wang Ye also raised his head and looked at him in surprise, ¡°I¡­ I didn¡¯t expect it either!¡± After flipping through the certificate and closing it again, Wang Ye tried his best to calm down. It was too surprising. It was actually a second-class merit. He had always expected it to be a third-class merit. Although he had thought about whether he would be given a second-grade reward, he felt that it was impossible. After all, he was unharmed. But unexpectedly, life was full of surprises. He thought it was a third-class merit, but now, a second-class merit was placed in front of him. ¡°The regiment commander said it was decided by the division.¡± ¡°Actually, this is reasonable.¡± Wu Jian Feng smiled. ¡°If we actually don¡¯t find him, not to mention our regiment, this Deng Hai affair will be a major setback for our division.¡± ¡°You have wiped out all of this in the bud. It¡¯s not too much to give you a second-class merit!¡± ¡°I still feel a little weak!¡± Wang Ye said softly. After all, from his standpoint, he didn¡¯t actually do anything. He just stepped forward and hit his elbow. This was exchanged for a second-class merit. It felt too easy. ¡°Flaha, you brat, don¡¯t act like you¡¯ve gotten a bargain!¡± Wu Jian Feng laughed out loud. After laughing, he picked up the medal box that Wang Ye hadn¡¯t taken away with a little envy and said, ¡°Second-class merit? I don¡¯t even have it!¡± ¡°Hehe, Commander, you will definitely have one in the future!¡± Wang Ye smiled and complimented him. As he spoke, he reached out and quietly pulled the medal box from his hand. ¡°You brat, what are you snatching for? Do you think I will keep this for myself!¡± Wu Jian Feng laughed and scolded. After cursing, he reached out his hand to Wang Ye, ¡°Give me the cigarette!¡± His half-pack of cigarettes and lighter were originally in Wang Ye¡¯s hands. However, when Wang Ye saw the certificate, he quickly threw it into his pocket when he came to get it. Of course, Wang Ye didn¡¯t want the cigarettes for himself. Wang Ye just felt that the cigarette was taking up his hands. He wanted to take the certificate with both hands and look at it. ¡°Oh, oh, oh Wang Ye had just reached into his pocket when he immediately pulled it out. He then reached into his other pocket and willed it. ¡°Commander, how can you smoke that? Come¡­ try this instead!¡± Wu Jian Feng looked at Wang Ye in surprise. He didn¡¯t expect Wang Ye to bring an unopened bag with him. Wu Jian Feng smiled and said, ¡°Thank you then. Anyway, you¡¯re rich.¡± ¡°This time, the second-class merit is another 5,000 yuan on your card!¡± ¡°Hehe, I¡¯ll give you a month¡¯s worth of cigarettes next month!¡± Actually, it wasn¡¯t that he was afraid of shocking the world. Wang Ye even wanted to take one out for him. However, his pocket was only so big. If he took out one at a time, it would be hard to explain. Wu Jian Feng rolled his eyes, ¡°Come on, kid. You make it sound like I¡¯m trying to take advantage of you. 1 smoke more comfortably!¡± Although Wu Jian Feng said that, his actions were not slow. After taking out one, he looked at Wang Ye, ¡°Want one?¡± ¡°No need, Captain, you can have it!¡± Wang Ye smiled and took out Wu Jian Feng¡¯s lighter that was still in his pocket. He reached out to light it and handed it over. Looking at Wang Ye, Wu Jian Feng leaned over and nodded with a smile. ¡°Phew-¡± He took a deep breath. Then, he looked at Wang Ye again, ¡°There¡¯s no good news about your work, and they won¡¯t publicize it for you. The higher-ups even asked you to continue keeping it a secret.¡± After a pause, he continued, ¡°Deng Hal¡¯s incident has caused too much of a stir. The regiment commander told me that the division was planning to give you this medal after the Deng Hai incident was over. They would give it to you a few months later, or even at the end of the year.¡± ¡°But today, the team had just washed away their shame, and Deng Hal¡¯s incident had been covered up.¡± ¡°Therefore, the higher-ups decided to take advantage of this time to send you your second-class merit.¡± After taking a deep breath, Wu Jian Feng spoke again, ¡°Although the merit was sent over, the higher-ups clearly requested that the merit be given in secret. We won¡¯t publicize it, including to your family. We won¡¯t inform your local armed forces for the time being, and we won¡¯t send a plaque to your family.¡± ¡°Of course, you can tell your family, but you have to make sure to let them know that it has to be kept a secret!¡± Wang Ye listened silently. He did not expect that today¡¯s matter would actually directly affect him. His second-class merit was awarded to him in advance. He was very surprised. Of course, Wang Ye did not have any objections to the decision of the higher-ups. In fact, he didn¡¯t plan to tell anyone at home. He caught a deserter, and the deserter even attacked him. Even if he was fine, his father would definitely not do anything if he told his family, but his mother would definitely be worried. Therefore, it was better to hide it all. Other than that, it was impossible for Wang Ye to not have any regrets about not having a plaque. However, he could understand this. After all, the impact was too bad. ¡°Commander, when will Deng Hai be sentenced?¡± Holding the medal box and certificate, Wang Ye took a look at what the second-class merit medal looked like, then closed it and asked Wu Jian Feng. ¡°I don¡¯t know. But we¡¯ll definitely do it as soon as possible.¡± Wu Jian Feng shook his head. ¡°However, based on the current situation, even if they interrogated him, they wouldn¡¯t make a big fuss about it, and they wouldn¡¯t announce anything publicly after the incident.¡± These words stunned Wang Ye for a moment, but he immediately understood what he meant. Deng Hai wasn¡¯t just a deserter this time. He had stirred up too many other problems, implicating the reputation of the Iron Bones Heroes Regiment, the division headquarters, and even the army. It was best to deal with this matter quietly and let him go over as soon as possible.. Chapter 265 - Chapter 265: First Experience with the Infantry Chariot Chapter 265: First Experience with the Infantry Chariot Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Damn, what is this? Damn, second-class merit!¡± ¡°Brother Wang, you¡­ You just left for a while and you came back with second-class merit?¡± In the dormitory, everyone was dumbfounded. They all flocked over and peered at the medal box and certificate Wang Ye was holding. Secretly granting merit and not publicizing it did not mean that he could not share it with anyone else. Of course, Wang Ye didn¡¯t steal second-class merit. It was fine as long as he didn¡¯t spread this matter to widely. For example, Wang Ye was openly bringing it into the dormitory. If the people in the class saw it, so be it. Wang Ye did not come back alone. ¡°Alright, attention!¡± At this moment, Wu Jian Feng appeared at the door and pretended to be serious. Everyone turned around right away. They promptly returned to the beds on both sides and stood straight up when they spotted Wu Jian Feng. Wu Jian Feng walked into the dormitory and closed the door behind him. Looking around at everyone, Wu Jian Feng said, ¡°Wang Ye¡¯s second-class merit is awarded in recognition of his great meritorious service in the Deng Hai incident!¡± These words made everyone sigh in their hearts. That was true. Now that everyone was with Wang Ye every day, there was nothing else to do before. Wang Ye hadn¡¯t even seen the criminals despite having been on a mission today. If he could be awarded second-class merit, so could they. Wu Jian Feng didn¡¯t care what everyone thought. At this moment, he said again, ¡°But Deng Hai¡¯s case is very serious. It involves the reputation of our regiment and even our division.¡± ¡°So, the higher-ups ordered that Wang Ye¡¯s second-class merit not be publicized or spread!¡± After saying this, he looked at Zhou Qi, but then he ignored him and looked at the third platoon leader in the dormitory, ¡°Platoon Leader Meng, get everyone to write a confidentiality agreement.¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Meng Wen Bin stood up straight and answered. ¡°All right, that¡¯s it. Don¡¯t make any noise. Do what needs to be done. I¡¯m leaving!¡± Wu Jian Feng did not stay for long. After he left, the dormitory door was closed again. But now, everyone was as chaotic as when Wang Ye came in just now. They were still standing there obediently. ¡°Cough cough- How about this, comrade Wang Ye, you can put away your medal first!¡± Meng Wen Bin stood up and said to Wang Ye with a smile. ¡°Yes!¡± Wang Ye smiled and nodded, but he didn¡¯t take action immediately. Instead, he looked at everyone and smiled apologetically, ¡°I¡¯m really sorry about that. I¡¯ve done a meritorious deed, but I¡¯ve also implicated everyone in writing a confidentiality agreement.¡± He looked at Zhou Qi and Meng Wen Bin, ¡°I¡¯ll go to the service center and buy some food for everyone as compensation. How about that?¡± ¡°What kind of trouble is this?¡± Zhou Qi grinned. He looked at the others and smiled, ¡°Let me tell you. If any of you have the ability, I¡¯ll write a confidentiality agreement every day. I¡¯ll write from morning to night. I¡¯ll write it all day without sleeping!¡± If a class member performed a meritorious deed, regardless of whether the function could be publicized or not, the class monitor would still have a share of the glory. Therefore, he was in a good mood now. Of course, the others were not unhappy. Peng Yu Hang laughed, ¡°Brother Wang, it¡¯s fine for me to write this confidentiality agreement. I just want one thing from you. Can 1 wear your medal of merit? No, no, no. Just let me touch it!¡± He actually wanted to say that he would wear it and then take this photo but he remembered what the captain had just stated, he quickly modified his comments from saying that he would wear it and then take this picture to just touching it. If he said that, he would be finished. He was afraid that he would not be able to finish it with a confidentiality agreement later. At this moment, platoon leader Meng Wen Bin also smiled and said, ¡°The lights are going out today. Don¡¯t go to the service center.¡± ¡°Of course, if you¡¯re happy after you¡¯ve rendered a meritorious service, you can just give everyone a bottle of drink tomorrow. It¡¯ll be considered as your treat, not some compensation for implicating us!¡± ¡°Okay!¡± Wang Ye agreed immediately. He was indeed happy that he had made a contribution. Of course, it was a second-class merit. How could he not be happy? That night, Wang Ye dreamed that he had returned home in a military uniform with his second-class and third-class merit badges hanging on his chest. He even seemed to have first-class merit badges. He appeared to have arrived at his family¡¯s ancestral hall. Then, a stunning girl who had a hesitant expression on her face had sent him flowers. Then came an elderly man who didn¡¯t leave a lasting impression on him. He was loudly reporting to his ancestors while incense-burning, asking them to open a separate page of the family tree just for him. ¡°Start the car¡­¡± ¡°Open the Dust Extraction¡­¡± On the spacious training ground, Wang Ye sat in the driver¡¯s seat of the combat vehicle. With every operation, Wang Ye would loudly report the actions of the operation. Another ten days passed after he received the second-class merit. Zhang Wen Du left Class Eight today and went to the training team. As for Wang Ye, today was the first time he could finally sit in the chariot and start driving it. He and Zhang Wen had previously only learned the theoretical teachings of Zhuo Zi Cheng. Even if they were to sit in the driver¡¯s seat, all they would be doing is showing the students how to operate the car. They would then obey Zhou Qi and the others¡¯ verbal orders and drive the unstarted car in order to imitate driving without really starting it. Throughout the entire journey, the armored vehicle¡¯s driver, Zhuo Zi Cheng, would be watching from behind. However, today, Wang Ye could finally get his hands on it. A rumbling sound could be heard as the car¡¯s engine was working¡­ ¡°Take your time, don¡¯t be nervous!¡± In the cabin, Zhuo Zi Cheng stuck his head out and looked behind Wang Ye, making a sound. As for Zhou Qi, he was in the captain¡¯s cabin next door. ¡°Advance!¡± Zhou Qi¡¯s command came from the earpiece. Immediately, Wang Ye shouted as he operated, ¡°Put it in first gear¡­ Lifting the clutch¡­ Step on the accelerator¡­¡± The 86A Infantry Tank had the same gears as a manual car. They had five forward gears and one reverse gear. Driving it was actually quite easy for Wang Ye, who had been an experienced driver in his previous life. After shifting gears, he gave her gas and left. The only difference was that the field of vision inside the chariot was very poor. They could only observe the external environment through the four periscopes. Then, they had to determine the position of the 6.7-meter-long and nearly three-meter-wide giant. ¡°I¡¯m so envious. When can I drive this thing?¡± On the side of the training ground, Peng Yu Hang¡¯s eyes flashed with envy as he spoke. They were currently farther than 100 meters from the chariot. The remaining members of Class Eight, aside from Wang Ye, Zhou Qi, and Zhuo Zi Cheng, were awaiting in the chariot. After all, as a novice driver, everyone was afraid that Wang Ye would overturn the car if they stayed in the car. Although the training ground was relatively stable and the chariot was very heavy, it would not overturn. However, it was hard to say for sure. Last year, he heard that there was a student from the disciplinary team who overturned the armored vehicle¡­ ¡°Hehe, the chances are very slim, or rather, there¡¯s no chance!¡± Wei Qing Hai was not stingy with his words. He looked at him and said with a smile. ¡°Brother Wei, you don¡¯t have to be so direct, right?¡± Peng Yu Hang answered with a bitter face.¡± ¡°Haha, what do you think? Unless you have the intention to keep Officer Liu¡± ¡°Of course, the prerequisite was that you had the strength to stay.¡± ¡°Otherwise, why would he drive a war chariot when he was going back in two years?¡± ¡°Are you very happy?¡± At this moment, Qiao Xuan suddenly turned his head and looked over. Wei Qing Hai, who was first giggling joyfully, scratched his nose and no longer dared to chuckle after just one sentence. ¡°Humph!¡± Qiao Xuan snorted, then looked at Peng Yu Hang again and said, ¡°Don¡¯t look at him. You¡¯re just playing, so who knows what the future will be?¡± ¡°Unlike him, who hadn¡¯t improved in the past year.¡± ¡°Of course, a player who was just fooling around wouldn¡¯t be able to drive it, but as long as you work hard, I guarantee that you will definitely have a chance to drive a tank!¡± Qiao Xuan did not give Wei Qing Hai any face at all. Of course, what he said was also the truth. Or rather, he had already said this many times, and Wei Qing Hai himself was immune to it. ¡°Yes, vice-captain, 1 will definitely work hard!¡± Peng Yu Hang immediately expressed his stance. He wasn¡¯t like Wei Qing Hai, who was a first-class soldier. He was only in the lower company, but he still maintained his enthusiasm for the military camp. Moreover, although it was quite a blow to have a fellow soldier like Wang Ye in his class, it was also very exciting sometimes. Just like now, he was provoked.. Chapter 266 - Chapter 266: A Life-Defying Work, The Sound of Nature Chapter 266: A Life-Defying Work, The Sound of Nature Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Thirty kilometers per hour!¡± ¡°Prepare to turn twenty meters ahead¡­¡± ¡°Slow down ahead¡­¡± In the military tank, Wang Ye listened to Zhou Qi¡¯s orders from his helmet. And he kept responding and following the orders. Zhuo Zi Cheng, who was behind Wang Ye, remained silent during the entire process. Obviously, this meant that there was no problem with Wang Ye¡¯s operation. Of course, this was also because Zhou Qi did not give any overly complicated orders. Assigning a certain position to enter the warehouse, for instance, or pressing the line, are two examples of tasks that are too complicated for now. Wang Ye couldn¡¯t do these things now. In fact, although he could drive the tank, he still didn¡¯t know where his track wheels were. This was the same as a newbie who had just started driving and couldn¡¯t find the position of his tires. He could only drive recklessly. If Wang Ye was given a small road to drive, it was very likely that he would overturn the car. If Wang Ye was willing to spend his skill points after the skill transformation was successful, he might be able to directly use the chariot drift technique. Of course, this was just a thought. Even if he added points, Wang Ye wouldn¡¯t be so shocked as to drift on his first try. That was a brainless act. One time, Wang Ye drove for nearly half an hour. When the car stopped, Wang Ye felt a weight on his shoulder. ¡°You¡¯re an extremely skilled driver. I¡¯m afraid it won¡¯t be long before you graduate if you go to the training team!¡± Wang Ye turned around and said with a smile, ¡°Brother Zhuo, it¡¯s all thanks to your guidance.¡± ¡°Haha! Since you said so, then 1¡¯11 take credit for it!¡± ¡°It¡¯s indeed not bad,¡± Zhou Qi¡¯s laughter could be heard from the military helmet, ¡°It seems that although you don¡¯t have a driver¡¯s license, you¡¯ve been driving without a license many times outside, right?¡± Wang Ye immediately chuckled and didn¡¯t give a direct answer. Because there was no way to answer. He didn¡¯t have the driving skills in this lifetime. Soon, Zhou Qi got out of the car. He looked into the car and shouted, ¡°Wang Ye, get out. Let Zi Cheng send the tank to the garage. We have to train the entire company at ten o¡¯clock!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Although Wang Ye was still not satisfied, Zhou Qi had already said that the entire company would be training together, so naturally, there was no price to bargain. After getting out of the car and watching Zhuo Zi Cheng drive away, Wang Ye looked at Peng Yu Hang and the others walking over. Then, he turned his head and asked Zhou Qi, ¡°Class monitor, what are we training for later?¡± These words made Zhou Qi smile mysteriously, ¡°Didn¡¯t you drive the chariot just now? Later on, he would train the anti-infantry vehicle!¡± ¡°All?¡± Wang Ye was a little dumbfounded. What was that? ¡°You¡¯ll know later!¡± Zhou Qi kept her in suspense. Soon, Wang Ye found out. After the entire company assembled, all the recruits were ordered to take their own shovels. Training in anti-tank mines. To put it simply, he had to dig a hole again. In addition, the training facility where Wang Ye drove the armored truck earlier in the day was actually the same facility this time. Even worse, Zheng Ke had actually instructed everyone to clear a path for the armored vehicle¡¯s track and bury explosives there. Wang Ye only wanted to curse. Was this a job for humans? He used the edge of his shovel to knock on it. Good heavens, the marks on the ground were white. This was soil? ¡°How are we going to dig?!¡± On the side, Peng Yu Hang also let out a sigh. Wang Ye looked over. Alright, there was a small hole dug out by a small shovel on the ground. However, he was not holding a small shovel in his hand. Instead, he was holding an engineering shovel. Seeing Wang Ye¡¯s gaze, Peng Yu Hang immediately complained with a bitter face, ¡°Brother Wang, this ground is too hard. I feel like we¡¯re not digging a dirt road, but a cement road!¡± Peng Yu Hang was not the only one voicing their displeasure at this time. Incessant grumbling was also coming from the other recruits. ¡°Class monitor, how do we dig?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right! This ground is too hard. I don¡¯t think a shovel can dig a hole!¡± Everyone was holding a shovel, but they had no desire to dig at all. However, it was clear that they couldn¡¯t simply decide not to dig to stop this from happening. Zheng Ke stood beside everyone and shouted, ¡°This is an anti-tank mine. It has to be buried on the road.¡± He paused for a moment, then glared at them again and shouted, ¡°If you go to the battlefield, do you expect the roads you¡¯re going to dig to be soft ground?¡± ¡°Let me tell you, this class needs to be held in this kind of venue.¡± Zheng Ke shouted with a straight face and immediately scolded, ¡°What are you all standing there for? Do you want me to help you dig?¡± Helpless, the recruits could only pick up their shovels and start working. However, Wang Ye wasn¡¯t as stupid as the others. He stood there and used the engineer shovel to fight head-on. He squatted down and used the edge of the shovel to knock on the ground and cut. ¡°Brother Wang, I¡¯m so envious of Zhang Wen!¡± Peng Yu Hang, who was at the side, dug a few times. Then, he looked at Wang Ye¡¯s actions and began to squat down. But even if he dug a hole, this person couldn¡¯t keep his lips quiet. He grumbled to Wang Ye in a low voice as he kept excavating. Wang Ye looked at him and then chuckled in a low voice, ¡°Why don¡¯t you ask the class monitor if he can help you add a name and send you to learn how to repair armored vehicles?¡± In the army, new recruits would have the opportunity to learn some specialties after they left the company. For example, Zhang Wen¡¯s armored vehicle driving and the armored vehicle repair that Wang Ye was talking about. They were all regarded as technical roles and all professionals. If they remained on the team in the future, it would be convenient for them. Of course, it was convenient to stay in the team, but the prerequisite was that you had to clearly answer that you wanted to stay in the team. Otherwise, the army would spend a lot of time and effort to nurture you. If you were to be a conscript for two years and you were just familiar with it, wouldn¡¯t the army suffer a huge loss if you ran away? ¡°Forget it. I still want to play with guns, not hammers!¡± Peng Yu Hang said embarrassedly. Unlike the piloting of armored vehicles, he could register to learn how to repair. However, this was a purely technical position. After learning it, one would have to transfer to the logistics company. Zhou Qi had said this before. So he didn¡¯t want to go. ¡°Actually, the logistics company is pretty good. They definitely don¡¯t have to dig a hole like we are now!¡± Wang Ye said with a smile. Of course, Wang Ye was actually just chatting casually. He had never thought of deliberately leading him to do some repairs. In fact, it was too late even if he wanted to go now. The registration had already ended. Wang Ye took more than ten minutes to create a hole that was only a bit smaller than the tiny yellow basin. And this was considered fast. He placed the fake landmine inside and began to bury it. This work took another ten minutes. Along the way, Zhou Qi, Qiao Xuan, and the others were guiding them from the side. How should he put it? Wang Ye felt that they were more interested in watching the show, but unfortunately, he had no evidence. ¡°The effectiveness is inadequate. You buried the mines longer than 30 minutes. On a battlefield, the tanks might have passed several times over your corpses as you were burying them.¡± ¡°This is not good enough! Do it again! Within 15 minutes this time!¡± Zheng Ke was like a devil. Everyone had just finished digging, and he wanted everyone to dig another one. Only the gods knew the agony of digging this out. In any event, Wang Ye¡¯s palms were extremely hot and red, despite the fact that the skin hadn¡¯t been damaged. ¡°Wang Ye!¡± With a bitter face, Wang Ye had just started digging the second pit when suddenly, a cry that was equivalent to the sound of nature to the current Wang Ye sounded. Wang Ye looked at Wu Jian Feng, who was standing under the shade of a tree on the side of the training ground, and immediately stood up and replied loudly, ¡°Here!¡± ¡°Come here!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± At this moment, Wang Ye threw the shovel at an extremely fast speed. He threw it down and ran, not even greeting Zheng Ke and Zhou Qi. What the hell was this shovel? If he had a choice, Wang Ye didn¡¯t want to touch it again. He had never used a shovel in his previous life. He had dug a hole with a shovel in this world, even for a brief amount of time, and the shovel¡¯s edge had obviously shrunk.. Chapter 267 - Chapter 267: Teaching Team, Vice Class Monitor Chapter 267: Teaching Team, Vice Class Monitor Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°You¡¯re running so fast. Isn¡¯t it fun to bury mines?¡± Wu Jian Feng stated while grinning as he turned to face Wang Ye, who had run over to him. Immediately, Wang Ye¡¯s expression turned bitter as he stretched out his palm, which was red from digging. ¡°How can it be fun when my hands are like that?¡± ¡°Haha!¡± Wu Jian Feng laughed and looked at the place where the mines were still being dug and placed. He said, ¡°This is a path that every infantryman must pass through. It¡¯s just a landmine.¡± Wang Ye didn¡¯t know how to answer, so he just stared at him without saying anything. He didn¡¯t know why Wu Jian Feng suddenly called him, but Wang Ye knew that something must have happened. Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have called him when he was training. Wu Jian Feng looked at Wang Ye¡¯s expression and didn¡¯t say anything else. The smile remained, but the topic changed, ¡°1 just went to the team for a meeting.¡± Wang Ye still didn¡¯t say anything, but his expression revealed his doubt. Naturally, he was aware that something pertinent to him had occurred. Otherwise, a company commander like him wouldn¡¯t have to tell him this. Wu Jian Feng did not keep him in suspense. He smiled and said, ¡°Do you still remember the teaching team I told you about before?¡± ¡°I remember!¡± Wang Ye nodded seriously. That was what Wu Jian Feng had told him the day his recruit broke the record for the 400-meter obstacle course. At that time, Wang Ye didn¡¯t know what the teaching team was exactly, so he didn¡¯t ask much. However, later on, Wang Ye asked Ye San Shi. Ye San Shi also told Wang Ye. This was the advanced training camp for non-commissioned officers. In short, they were considered the new recruits of the advanced class. However, this wasn¡¯t targeted at new recruits. It was targeted at soldiers who wanted to be promoted to sergeant or sergeant who wanted to be a squad leader. Ye San Shi said that if one wanted to be promoted, one had to have experience in the teaching team. He was also from the teaching team. He had only stated one thing to Wang Ye about the assessment of the teaching staff. It was a fairly effective training. ¡°Today, the regiment has issued a notice. Starting today, all units will select and organize their members to register. At the beginning of next month, they will send people to the teaching team for four months. Do you have other plans?¡± ¡°No!¡± Wu Jian Feng had warned him of this when he was still a recruit, but coming to the teaching team was a bit abrupt and fast given that he was leaving next month and would be gone for four months. Wang Ye wouldn¡¯t hesitate now, of course. ¡°Okay, then you¡¯ll be the vice class monitor of Class Eight later today!¡± Wu Jian Feng smiled again and made a decision. This made Wang Ye slightly stunned. ¡°No, Commander, if I become the vice-captain, what about Vice-Captain Qiao?¡± Before he connected, Wang Ye didn¡¯t think so much. When Wu Jian Feng told him to be the vice class monitor before joining the teaching team, he thought it was nothing. But after more than a month, Wang Ye believed that Qiao Xuan had performed admirably. At this moment, he had replaced his position, and he felt a little bad. ¡°Qiao Xuan, I¡¯m preparing to transfer him to Class 4.¡± ¡°The class monitor of Class 4 is also going to leave this year, and he has told me that he doesn¡¯t want to stay.¡± At this second, Wang Ye turned his head to look in the direction of the training ground. He looked at one of the veterans who was not tall but had a very strong body. That was the fourth squad leader, one of the few veterans of the third batch in the company. In the army, or rather, in an ordinary infantry company, it was very difficult to continue for four terms without a technical position. Moreover, Wang Ye knew very well that it had been twelve years. If he said that he didn¡¯t want to stay, it must be true. ¡°Commander, do you mean to let Qiao Ban be the class monitor?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Wu Jian Feng nodded, and Wang Ye was immediately speechless. If Vice President Qiao could be transferred to the class monitor, then he wouldn¡¯t have to worry about this problem. However¡­ ¡°Commander, I¡¯ll be the deputy class monitor, and then I¡¯ll go to the teaching team. What about the class?¡± ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Do you think that a class will not be able to function for a few months without a vice president?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t tell me you don¡¯t know about temporary leaders?¡± Wu Jian Feng spoke again after a pause. ¡°When the time came, I could just let a random officer take the position first.¡± ¡°Alright then!¡± What else could Wang Ye say? Wu Jian Feng had clearly thought everything through. ¡°Alright, that¡¯s it,¡± At this point, Wu Jian Feng suddenly changed the topic and looked at Wang Ye with a smile, ¡°Actually, kid, you joined the army a few years late. It wasn¡¯t so troublesome a few years ago. You¡¯re just a second-class function and you don¡¯t have any other requirements!¡± Wang Ye smiled and said, ¡°I think this is quite good. It lets me accumulate some experience and learn more things first so that I won¡¯t embarrass our company in the future!¡± ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± Wu Jian Feng laughed. ¡°Alright, get lost and continue burying your mines!¡± His words made the smile on Wang Ye¡¯s face immediately collapse. ¡°Commander, why don¡¯t you take me around? I don¡¯t want to dig anymore!¡± For the first time, Wang Ye didn¡¯t want to be the perfect recruit. He had never been so resistant to digging foxholes or building individual bunkers. In fact, Wang Ye enjoyed digging foxholes. This was because, during this period of time, he had upgraded the Single Soldier Concealment skill to level 2 and added 0.05 stamina points to Wang Ye. It allowed Wang Ye¡¯s basic physical strength attribute to reach 1.95. He was only 0.05 away from reaching twice the physical strength of an ordinary person. Just now, Wang Ye had also used his skill to set up mines. Wang Ye should be able to dig another ten mine pits and raise this skill to level 2. However, digging a mine pit on the runway of this damn tank was too painful. Wang Ye preferred to dig a foxhole on the mountain. That only consumed stamina. Unless he dug up a stone, it was nothing to the current Wang Ye. However, after digging a hole, Wang Ye¡¯s palm turned red¡­ ¡°What are you thinking about?¡± Wu Jian Feng laughed, ¡°You¡¯ll still have to dig if you go to the teaching team.¡± ¡°If you practiced more now, you would be able to dig faster when you get there.¡± At this point, his tone changed again, ¡°I can tell you, kid, that the teaching team has an elimination system. You don¡¯t want to be sent over, but get sent back right?¡± ¡°Hmm? Elimination system?¡± Wang Ye was stunned. He didn¡¯t know about this. Ye San Shi didn¡¯t tell him either. In Ye San Shi¡¯s eyes, no matter who eliminated Wang Ye, he would not be eliminated. What was the point of telling this little freak about this? ¡°Nonsense. You don¡¯t think that you can graduate as long as you get recommended, do you?¡± Wu Jian Feng looked at Wang Ye with a serious expression and said, ¡°Let me tell you, the teaching team has a full elimination system. Moreover, there is only one elimination principle. If you fail any subject, you will be sent back.¡± ¡°So, don¡¯t think about slacking off. Go and dig your mines. Before dinner tonight, you have to bury a mine in fifteen minutes.¡± ¡°Otherwise, 1 would have to disqualify you from the teaching team. If you don¡¯t want to get disqualified, then in the days before you go to the teaching team, you should be prepared to stand guard from two to four o¡¯clock every night.¡± Immediately, Wang Ye¡¯s expression changed. ¡°Captain, I¡¯m going to bury the mines!¡± After greeting him, Wang Ye turned around and ran. Damn it, he had to stand from two to four every day.. Will he still be alive? Chapter 268 - Chapter 268: The Shock Brought by Wang Ye Chapter 268: The Shock Brought by Wang Ye Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Brother Wang, what did the captain call you for?¡± When he came back and picked up the shovel again, Peng Yu Hang, who was at the side, couldn¡¯t stand it anymore and took the initiative to ask. However, Wang Ye didn¡¯t explain. Instead, he said, ¡°Hurry up and dig. We¡¯ll talk when we¡¯re done!¡± At this moment, Wang Ye¡¯s gaze was fixed on Qiao Xuan. Wang Ye greeted Qiao Feng after he came back before he went to look for Wu Jian Feng. If he was not mistaken, Wu Jian Feng would talk to him about transferring him to Class 4. ¡°Commander, can I not go? I want to continue staying in Class Eight. It¡¯s fine if 1 give up the position of vice-class monitor, but I want to continue being a soldier in Class Eight!¡± After hearing Wu Jian Feng¡¯s words, Qiao Xuan spoke without giving it any thought. ¡°What nonsense are you talking about!¡± Wu Jian Feng glared at Qiao Xuan. ¡°You have all the conditions to be a qualified class monitor. I, Wu Jian Feng, won¡¯t waste a person who can lead a good soldier!¡± ¡°But I¡­¡± Qiao Xuan still wanted to say something, but Wu Jian Feng didn¡¯t give him the chance at all. He looked at him and said, ¡°Alright, this is not a discussion with you. This is an order.¡± At this point, he suddenly looked at Qiao Xuan and shouted, ¡°Comrade Qiao Xuan!¡± ¡°Here!¡± ¡°Do you know what an order means?¡± Wu Jian Feng looked at him with a serious face. ¡°Yes, sir! 1 promise to follow the order!¡± Qiao Xuan shouted loudly, so loud that Wang Ye and the others could hear him. Many people looked sideways, but no one dared to ask Wu Jian Feng what order he had given to Qiao Xuan. Soon, Qiao Xuan returned, and Zhou Qi and the fourth-class monitor were called over. ¡°Vice class representative, what is it?¡± Li Bing asked Qiao Xuan. He resisted asking when Wang Ye returned to work just now. He had to find out now that Qiao Xuan had returned. When he asked this question, the ears of the people nearby pricked up. However, the next second, before Qiao Xuan could speak, Zheng Ke shouted with a fierce face, ¡°What is going on? 1 asked you to teach the recruits, not to chat.¡± ¡°It must feel good, right? All veterans, gather.¡± At this moment, everyone wanted to kill Li Bing. Everyone wanted to hear it earlier, but they weren¡¯t considering it now. Very soon, the veterans gathered. Zheng Ke looked at everyone and said, ¡°Since you guys are free, then you guys can go and get a shovel. I¡¯ll let give the recruits a demonstration.¡± The veterans felt bitter. Normally, the veterans would just watch the first time and would only do it together for the second time. For example, when digging foxholes, the veterans would watch the show for the first time and impart their experience to the recruits. The second time would be carried out together to put pressure on the recruits and give them motivation by letting them see how one¡¯s experience can help. But now, they had to join in for the first time. Everyone was helpless and no one liked it. Veterans were veterans, but the track of the armored vehicle training ground would not be soft for them to dig just because they were veterans. Naturally, Wang Ye and the others were happy to see this scene. ¡°Hehe, Brother Wang, the veterans are also coming. Use your potential and mess with them.¡± On the side, Peng Yu Hang laughed in a low voice. He had a good reason for saying this. Wang Ye was previously fine when he dug foxholes, but after a few days, as a result of his skill leveling up, Wang Ye had obtained a variety of experience in digging foxholes, and his efficiency had immediately grown. Then, the group of seasoned soldiers didn¡¯t dig as fast as Wang Ye, and they didn¡¯t look as good as him. Needless to say, they were doomed. And now, Peng Yu Hang started to instigate him again. ¡°Dig your mines. Stop talking. Be careful that the deputy company commander will give you extra mines to dig when he sees you.¡± Wang Ye couldn¡¯t be bothered with him. Digging a hole was different everywhere. When digging a hole in a mountainous area, using the strength of a shovel and some other digging methods would be good enough. But that method will not be useful here. In the morning, Wang Ye dug a total of four pits. Finally, after fifteen minutes of trying, Wang Ye just about succeeded in burying a mine that had passed Zheng Ke¡¯s examination. As for the others, 80% of the recruits were not qualified. For example, Peng Yu Hang, who was beside him, could dig a hole in 15 minutes. However, burying mines was not just digging and burying. They had to be filled back as camouflage. It was only considered acceptable if one could not tell that there were mines buried at a glance. This was a delicate and time-consuming task, requiring at least four to five minutes to complete. In other words, if the digging was a little slow, there would be no time to do the job well. ¡°Oh no, Brother Wang, I don¡¯t have my lunch break anymore!¡± While washing his hands, Peng Yu Hang grinned and carefully washed his hands, which were already covered in blood blisters and had broken skin, while speaking to Wang Ye with a bitter face. ¡°I heard it!¡± Unlike his bitter face, Wang Ye chuckled. Because he had passed the test. He didn¡¯t have to work overtime after his meal. ¡°You really have no sympathy!¡± Peng Yu Hang complained, but then he said again, ¡°By the way, Brother Wang, why did the company commander call you earlier? Why did he call the deputy class monitor and the others later?¡± Previously, he didn¡¯t dare to ask when he was working, and Wang Ye didn¡¯t say anything either. Now, he finally had time. Wang Ye glanced at him, then looked to the side. They weren¡¯t the only ones here now, but it wasn¡¯t a secret that he was the vice-class monitor. Wang Ye immediately smiled and said, ¡°It¡¯s nothing. I¡¯m just the vice-class monitor!¡± ¡°Air!¡± Peng Yu Hang widened his eyes and looked at Wang Ye. In fact, it was not just him. The recruits from the other squads were all looking at him. With their eyes wide open, someone even shouted, ¡°What the hell!¡± ¡°What? Alright, I¡¯m done showering.. Hurry up, it¡¯s time to eat!¡± Chapter 269 - Chapter 269: The Shock Brought by Wang Ye Chapter 269: The Shock Brought by Wang Ye Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Wang Ye didn¡¯t react to everyone¡¯s expressions as it was within his expectations. He only glanced at everyone, then turned off the tap and said goodbye to Peng Yu Hang before turning around to leave. ¡°No, Brother Wang, is that true?¡± Peng Yu Hang was still in disbelief as he hurriedly shook the water in his hand and followed. Nonsense, how long has it been? It had only been a month since everyone had joined. It wasn¡¯t like all the recruits were new recruits. No vice-squad leader would choose a new recruit with good performance as the vice-squad leader. This was a company. The vice-class monitor was an excellent backbone. They were at least first-class soldiers, and most of them were sergeants. A private as the deputy class monitor? If Wang Ye hadn¡¯t said this, everyone would have rolled their eyes at him and said, ¡°Dream on, you still want to be the vice class monitor?¡± However, these words were said by Wang Ye. Okay, after considering it, it didn¡¯t seem that bad that everyone couldn¡¯t accept it. Just look at Wang Ye¡¯s results. The 400-meter obstacle course, the 5-kilometer course, the parallel bars, and even the shooting range were all things that could not even compare to the veterans. It¡¯s only normal that he said he was going to be the vice-class monitor. Everyone had to admit that when they first heard it, they were a little taken aback and perplexed. However, it was very strange that no one subconsciously had any doubts. Soon, Peng Yu Hang, who had followed Wang Ye back to the dormitory, also believed that this was true. Because Qiao Xuan was also telling everyone about this matter in class. ¡°Brother Qiao, I¡¯m really sorry about this. I¡¯m snatching your position as deputy class president!¡± Wang Ye walked up to Qiao Xuan and said in embarrassment. ¡°Haha, what¡¯s there to be embarrassed about? He has to treat you to a meal. Originally, he would have waited until the end of the year at the earliest to become the class monitor.¡± It was not Qiao Xuan who said this, but Zhou Qi who smiled. Qiao Xuan also smiled and looked at everyone, ¡°Treating will be no problem.¡± At this point, he looked at Wang Ye and said with a smile, ¡°Wang Ye, why don¡¯t you go to Class 4 with me and be the vice-class monitor there? At most, the vice-class monitor of Class 4 will come to Class 8!¡±¡± ¡°Get lost, what kind of beautiful dream are you having!¡± Zhou Qi scolded him with a smile and pushed him away. ¡°Go, go, go. Get lost quickly. You¡¯re no longer a member of Class Eight¡­¡± ¡°Eh, don¡¯t you have eyes? Help the fourth class monitor take the things to the fourth class!¡± Zhou Qi shouted at the others in Class Eight. Immediately, everyone happily took action. This was naturally a joke to dispel a little of Qiao Xuan¡¯s sadness about leaving Class Eight. He was just a little sad as he had to go to class 4. It was not like he was getting discharged from the military or transferred to another unit. It is only that they would not be sleeping in the same class in the future, so there would not be too many parting feelings. After lunch, Peng Yu Hang went to work overtime. In the dormitory, Wang Ye also told everyone that he was going to teach the team. Naturally, it attracted the attention of everyone in Class Eight again. The eyes of the two first-class soldiers flickered. They only took a glance and then retracted their gazes, not daring to look again. They even hurriedly took out a book and turned around to read it as if they were studying seriously. Teaching team. They didn¡¯t want to go to that kind of place. The two of them cursed in their hearts. They were not Wang Ye. They had already been promoted to first-class soldiers, so they could be considered standard veterans. They had never been to the teaching team before, but that didn¡¯t mean they didn¡¯t know where it was. It was known as the devil¡¯s training camp. This was not a fun place. ¡°Look at the two of you!¡± Zhou Qi saw their actions and immediately said in a disappointed tone. The two of them still did not turn around. It wasn¡¯t time for them to be stubborn. Wang Ye actually said that he was going to the teaching team, which meant that the teaching team was going to be open for registration soon. The first-class soldiers were the main force of the teaching team. Of course, they also knew that they were not qualified to go. Zhou Qi wouldn¡¯t recommend them, and Wu Jian Feng wouldn¡¯t agree either. After all, they were going to step out of the company and compete on the same stage as the elites of the division. What was even worse was that the teaching team still implemented the elimination system, and they even had to bring a flag over. Every company that withdrew would have their flags lowered. If a company was annihilated, they would have to take their flags and scram in advance. Of course, this kind of thing basically wouldn¡¯t happen. However, even if it was only once, it would be a huge disgrace. Moreover, it wasn¡¯t just a personal loss of face. It was a direct loss of face for the company. The teaching team was a training camp, but it was also a different kind of martial arts competition. Every company wanted their people to fight for glory for their own company, not to send people to smear their company. ¡°Teaching team? Tsk tsk, that¡¯s good too. Those people need you to educate them. It¡¯s good that you¡¯re there!¡± Li Bing clicked his tongue and laughed. As soon as he finished speaking, Zhuo Zi Cheng also smiled and said, ¡°1 thought you wouldn¡¯t go there. I didn¡¯t expect the company commander to arrange for you to go this year.¡± ¡°Good, very good, let¡¯s show off the might of our Fourth Company Class Eight!¡± After saying that, he leaned over and put his arm around Wang Ye¡¯s shoulder, ¡°Wang Ye, when you get there, if anyone asks you who taught you how to drive an armored vehicle, you must tell them my name!¡± After saying this, he added, ¡°Of course, if they ask you who the squad leader of the recruit company is, you can say it¡¯s me. I don¡¯t mind.¡± ¡°Get lost, I mind. Zhuo Zi Cheng, 1 think you¡¯re itching for a beating. How dare you steal my soldiers!¡± Ye San Shi suddenly appeared at the door. He glared at Zhuo Zi Cheng and cursed. ¡°All, haha, Squad Leader Ye, why are you here?¡± Zhuo Zi Cheng smiled awkwardly. He wanted to steal his recruit, but someone happened to block his way. ¡°Nonsense, the soldier 1 brought is now the deputy class monitor. Can¡¯t 1 congratulate him?¡± Ye San Shi said unhappily. At this moment, Wang Ye also greeted him with a smile, ¡°Sergeant¡± ¡°Mm, not bad. You did well. You¡¯ve made me proud!¡± Ye San Shi walked in and patted the dust on Wang Ye¡¯s shoulder, ¡°Kid, you¡¯ve created history for our regiment again.¡± ¡°Hehe!¡± Wang Ye scratched his head and smiled foolishly. ¡°Alright, I¡¯m here to congratulate you.¡± ¡°Also, when you go to the teaching team, you don¡¯t have to give those people chances. Use as much strength as you can. If anyone has any objections, just tell them that it was your recruit company¡¯s squad leader. I, Ye San Shi, taught you to do this!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± The news that Wang Ye had become the vice-class had not been officially announced by Wu Jian Feng. After the training, everyone knew about it before they returned to the dormitory for dinner. Shocked voices were naturally heard. Not long after the meal, everyone found out that Wang Ye was going to the teaching team. Once again, everyone was dumbfounded. The private had been elevated to vice-captain in less than a month, but now that everyone knew he was joining the teaching team, there seemed to be some reluctance. The psychological toll was not as severe as it had been. Some even sighed gently and said, ¡°Sure, it¡¯s excellent that he¡¯s joining the teaching team. How long does the training last? It¡¯s ideal if he stays away for six months. That way, we won¡¯t have to see him for half a year!¡± ¡°Indeed, it¡¯s good that he will be leaving. The sooner the better. It¡¯s best if he leaves tomorrow and doesn¡¯t come back. It¡¯s best if he¡¯s left behind by the division headquarters, or maybe the special forces will suddenly come out and take him away!¡± There were many veterans in the Fourth Company who said things like that. There was too much pressure. The veteran could no longer bear to remain a private and do nothing.. Chapter 270 - Chapter 270: New Journey Chapter 270: New Journey Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Many veterans in the fourth company were quietly thanking Wang Ye for joining the teaching staff. But they soon understood that imagination and reality were not the same. ¡°Look at what you¡¯ve done. All of you are veterans, but what happened in the end? Our 4th Company has already given one of the spots to the teaching team to the recruit.¡± ¡°Are you guys not embarrassed?¡± ¡°Aren¡¯t you ashamed?¡± ¡°You guys are still happy. You¡¯re all human, and you¡¯re all veterans. But is this how you set an example for the new recruits ?¡± These words became Wu Jian Feng¡¯s mantra. Not only Wu Jian Feng, but Zheng Ke also said this every day. For a moment, the veterans found that their days seemed to be even more painful. It¡¯s true that the training volume hasn¡¯t been increased because it¡¯s already very full However, during the exercise class, they would often be pulled out to have extra training because their training was not as good as Wang Ye¡¯s. They were all dumbfounded. Many of the seasoned soldiers felt as if they could not see any light in their eyes. Wang Ye came to the fourth company and made everyone suffer. Now that he is leaving, he is still making everyone suffer. There was no place to reason¡­ Fortunately, the days passed and Wang Ye, who had said he was leaving, was finally about to leave. It was May 1st, the day of the May Day holiday, and it was also the time of the Saturday meal. Therefore, the dishes that night were prepared in time for the new year. Unlike the New Year, there were two bottles of beer on each table today. This was extremely rare in the Iron Bones Hero Regiment. Although there was no alcohol ban in the army, and many troops could drink directly during weekend gatherings, the Iron Bones Hero Regiment had always banned alcohol, so no one could drink during the New Year. But today, alcohol was served. Of course, not every table had one. There was only alcohol on the table where class eight was seated at The other recruits could only sit there with their heads lowered. This was because this alcohol could be considered a wine of practice. In the fourth company, a total of seven soldiers would be leaving for the training team tomorrow. Only the teams with recruits going received the alcohol. As for the remaining, they didn¡¯t even dare to look. There was no place for the people in class seven to go to the teaching team. Their class monitor was even angrier as if everyone owed him five million. ¡°Hmph, what¡¯s the point of lowering your head at this time? It¡¯s useless. None of you have alcohol to drink. According to what 1 said, we don¡¯t even deserve to eat today¡¯s food.¡± Wang Ye heard a muffled sound from behind him. He didn¡¯t turn around, but Wang Ye knew that this was the seventh-class monitor. No one in Class Seven said anything. The three first-class soldiers lowered their heads to the bottom of the table. The other two sergeants also pulled a long face and did not say a word. The sergeant had the responsibility to lead the new recruits but three of them had poor grades. The squad leader had the responsibility, and so did they. As for the remaining recruits, they were trembling. They even wanted to run away. In fact, after the quota for the teaching team was confirmed some time ago, their days had not been good. The class monitor had been training them like crazy every day, and now he had lost his reputation like this again. At this moment, they felt as if they could see the year full of suffering in the future¡­ ¡°Alright, don¡¯t just stand there. Come, Wang Ye, give me the cup in front of you!¡± The atmosphere in Class Eight was naturally different. Although Peng Yu Hang, Wei Qing Hai, and Luo Yang had been having a hard time during this period, at least they had alcohol to drink today. Zhou Qi opened a bottle of beer with his chopsticks and shouted at Wang Ye. ¡°Alright!¡± They were all disposable cups. After Wang Ye handed them over, Zhou Qi quickly poured them out. The first cup was naturally for Wang Ye, ¡°Thank you, class monitor!¡± Wang Ye stood up with a smile and took it. ¡°Haha! You don¡¯t have to thank me. I should be the one thanking you!¡± Zhou Qi chuckled. Ye San Shi pursed his lips. Even the seventh and fifth squad leaders turned to look at him. That¡¯s right. Class Eight only had Wang Ye this year. If not for Wang Ye, Zhou Qi would have had to pull a long face and watch the others drink this year. Moreover, he wasn¡¯t the one who led Wang Ye¡¯s recruit company. It could only be said that this guy had profited from a disaster, even though Deng Hai was carrying a big pot on his back. However, now that he had Wang Ye, as long as he went to the teaching team to make a name for himself, the influence of Deng Hai would naturally be eliminated. Soon, everyone had a cup. Even Wei Qing Hai and Luo Yang, the two first-class soldiers, Zhou Qi did not pull a long face and say anything. Of course, he couldn¡¯t drink the wine directly after pouring it. Wu Jian Feng stood up. ¡°The Fourth Company is our common Fourth Company.¡± Wu Jian Feng looked at everyone in the cafeteria and shouted, ¡°The teaching team is a new journey.¡± ¡°It was said that the teaching team was very tough. ¡°But that¡¯s for ordinary companies. What are we?¡± ¡°Iron Blood Hero Regiment!¡± Everyone in the cafeteria responded loudly. ¡°Yes, the Iron Blood Hero Regiment. We are the unkillable Iron Blood Hero Regiment with the blood of heroes.¡± After a pause, Wu Jian Feng continued in a deep voice, ¡°In the regiment, we will fight for first place in four consecutive battles. When we get to the teaching team, we will also fight for first place!¡± ¡°First place!¡± ¡°First place!¡± ¡°First place!¡± Wang Ye was led by the veterans to shout. Wang Ye¡¯s blood was boiling as a result of the yells at the same moment. This was because the seven of them had to fight for first place. Or rather, he had already made up his mind to fight for it. ¡°Very good. Cheers!¡± Wu Jian Feng raised his cup. Wang Ye had not drunk it for a long time. After drinking it, he noticed that the beer¡¯s bubbles slightly irritated his throat. Of course, there would definitely be no problem. It was just a glass of beer. Those who didn¡¯t know how to drink wouldn¡¯t get drunk because of a glass of beer. ¡°Vice class representative, you should rest!¡± ¡°Yes, yes. Why don¡¯t you go out and take a walk? We¡¯ll help you pack your things!¡± The next day, while the rest were still resting, Wei Qing Hai, Luo Yang, and Peng Yu Hang came together today. They wanted to help Wang Ye pack his things. Today was the day he went to the teaching team. Of course, they weren¡¯t in a hurry to send Wang Ye away, although they might also want him to leave in their hearts. But now, they had indeed acknowledged Wang Ye as the vice class president. It couldn¡¯t be helped. The techniques Wang Ye had taught them for running the 400-meter obstacle course, digging holes, and running the 5-kilometer race were really useful. It was much more detailed and scientific than what the veterans taught. In just twenty days, their results in all subjects had improved significantly. How could they not be impressed by this? Not to mention, the other two officers in the class even greeted Wang Ye very politely when they saw him. The army¡¯s training was frequently partially taught by previous generations of soldiers. To increase training and progress, many factors needed to be summarized and then modified based on your individual experiences. This method was possible, but it was not as neat and intuitive as the various best application techniques and methods produced by Wang Ye¡¯s system. Wang Ye was the vice president of the class, and he often gave them pointers during training. Now that their results had improved, how could they not be convinced of Wang Ye? ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll go wash up!¡± Wang Ye did not feel bad that they are helping him pack at all. He had gradually gotten used to this kind of thing over the past ten days. After saying this with a smile, he carried his small yellow basin, took his toiletries, and left the dormitory. After that, Wang Ye didn¡¯t wait for dinner and went to the kitchen first. In the fourth company, Wang Ye didn¡¯t have any other good fellow soldiers, only Zhang Ping An from the kitchen. ¡°Brother Wang!¡± The cook was preparing breakfast. When he saw Wang Ye coming over, Zhang Ping An greeted him with a smile. ¡°Go and have a good chat. Your comrade is leaving soon!¡± When the class monitor saw Wang Ye coming, he smiled at Zhang Ping An. Breakfast would not be very busy. Or rather, it was almost ready now. They just had to wait for the meal time and everyone would come to eat. Therefore, it was not a problem for the kitchen to be empty now. ¡°Thank you, class monitor!¡± Wang Ye thanked the class monitor politely. ¡°Wang Ye, keep up the good work. Go there and fight for our Fourth Company¡¯s pride. Bring out the style of being arrogant in the Fourth Company!¡± The cook looked over and said with a smile. ¡°Yes, sir! Don¡¯t worry, I can do it! ¡°Haha, i believe you. When you come back, 1¡¯11 personally cook for you. When the time comes, I¡¯ll make whatever you want to eat!¡± ¡°Alright, thank you, class monitor!¡± The cooking squad leader thanked him again. ¡°Okay, go. Have a good chat with your comrades!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye saluted, then turned around and ran with Zhang Ping An. ¡°Woof! He had just come out of the kitchen. The dog squad leader had arrived at some point in time. When he saw Wang Ye, he wagged his tail and barked. ¡°Haha, hello, class monitor. Come, class monitor, have some sausages!¡± As if performing magic, Wang Ye reached out and took out two sausages from his pocket. Wang Ye had gone to the service center to buy these. He had bought a little more and placed them in the system space. After all, he had eaten so much beef. Sometimes, when he saw it or its cubs, Wang Ye would give them sausages in return. Naturally, there were benefits to doing so. For example, the dog squad leader wouldn¡¯t even look at the other two crutches in the room. However, when it saw Wang Ye, the dog squad leader would wag its tail and bark in greeting! Chapter 271 - Chapter 271: An Obvious Turn Chapter 271: An Obvious Turn Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Beep beep¡­¡± At eight o¡¯clock, the entire company quickly gathered downstairs under Wu Jian Feng¡¯s whistle. However, what was different from usual was that Wang Ye and the other six recruits who were going to the teaching team were all carrying backpacks. Zheng Ke personally arranged the team, while Wang Ye and the other six were called out to stand in front of everyone. Wu Jian Feng stood on the stairs in front of the dormitory corridor and shouted, ¡°The Iron Blood Hero Regiment is a unit with the blood of heroes. I have said this many times, but 1 will say it again today.¡± ¡°Our company is our regiment¡¯s sharp knife.¡± ¡°Once we leave, we will be the blades of the Iron Bones Hero Regiment.¡± ¡°Ail existence that could cut through all obstacles and defeat all competitors!¡± After saying this, he looked at Wang Ye and the others and shouted, ¡°Are you confident?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Wang Ye and the others roared loudly. ¡°Very good. You are the warriors who represent our 4th Company on this journey. 1 hope that you can fully display the style of our company.¡± ¡°Yes, I promise to complete the mission!¡± Wang Ye and the others roared again. ¡°Alright, Wang Ye! ¡°Here! Wang Ye replied loudly. Then, Wu Jian Feng took a folded flag from the instructor beside him. ¡°This is our company flag. This time, you will lead the team out. 1 hope that our company flag will be able to flutter in the wind on the training field of the teaching team and shine our regiment¡¯s pride into the teaching team!¡± ¡°Yes, sir! 1 promise to complete the mission!¡± With his backpack on his back, Wang Ye spread out his hands and took the flag. This was something that had been agreed upon beforehand. Even though he had the lowest military rank among the seven people who were going. As for the others, there were four first-class soldiers and two first-year sergeants. However, they did not have any temper and all agreed to it. Wang Ye¡¯s training results in various subjects had already rendered them speechless. Good! Taking a step back, Wu Jian Feng looked at the formation behind Wang Ye and the others and shouted, ¡°Salute!¡± The entire company, except for Wang Ye, raised their hands together. As for Wang Ye and the others, after Wang Ye held the flag in one hand, they shouted to turn around and raised their hands in return. The only difference was that while the others kept their hands raised, Wang Ye and the others only returned the greeting. Then, Wang Ye immediately shouted, ¡°After the ceremony, get in the car!¡± There were already two off-road vehicles waiting at the side. The seven of them got into the car in two batches. They were now going to the regimental headquarters to gather with the other companies for their training. ¡°Iron Blood Hero Regiment!¡± After getting into the car, Wang Ye heard Wu Jian Feng¡¯s shout from behind. ¡°Charge in front, pursue excellence, be brave, and take the lead. Kill, kill, kill!¡± The company¡¯s slogan sent him off. Wang Ye sat in the car and turned around. Then, Wang Ye lowered his head and silently looked at the flag on his knee. He reached out and touched it. Wang Ye didn¡¯t say anything, but in his heart, Wang Ye¡¯s faith was exceptionally firm. He had to make this flag the most eye-catching flag in the teaching team. The car drove very quickly to the regimental headquarters. When Wang Ye and the others got out of the car, people from other companies also arrived one after another. Unlike the two cars. The other companies all had one car, and they could not even fit in one car. Because most companies only had two to four people, there was no need for two cars. Soon, all the non-technical troops in the regiment sent people over. The regiment commander, the chief of staff, and the committee members all came down. It was another motivational speech. It didn¡¯t take too long because they had to hurry up and set off. Thirty-two people were stuffed into a military transport truck. The truck¡¯s diesel engine was very loud. Wang Ye was sitting in the middle with the tarpaulin behind him, so he couldn¡¯t see what was going on outside. However, after the truck started driving, Wang Ye realized that it was driving abnormally smoothly today. Compared to the time when Wang Ye had sat on it before, he could only say that the military transport truck driver today was too gentle and refined. Even if there was a pit in the road, he would slow down or try to avoid it. He was not like the last truck driver, who was comparable to a tank driver. He took a commanding stance as he advanced, stepping into the pit and rocketing up the slope. Of course, thinking about it, it was understandable. He could not make his own regiment¡¯s soldiers dizzy or even puke today. When they got out of the car, they would be in a sorry state. If they lost reputation in front of the other regiments, their regiment commander would order people to tie them to the barrel of a tank and go cross-country¡­ ¡°I didn¡¯t expect your Fourth Company to let Wang Ye come!¡± In the car, Wang Ye¡¯s eye-catching military rank naturally couldn¡¯t escape everyone¡¯s attention. Moreover, everyone knew Wang Ye. It couldn¡¯t be helped. Not only did the team report it, but the companies would also basically mention Wang Ye. Yes, Wang Ye was in the 4th Company, so the pressure on the veterans of the 4th Company was the greatest. However, this didn¡¯t mean that the other companies weren¡¯t affected. With such a recruit, even if the other companies didn¡¯t manage to snatch him, some of Wang Ye¡¯s training results would be used to motivate everyone. Of course, the effect was not as good as personally demonstrating it in front of him. However, no matter what, everyone sitting here knew Wang Ye, the recruit, including the soldiers from the border defense company of the Seventh Company. However, even though someone on the other side had asked, no one from the Seventh Company said anything. Of course, the one leading the team was Wang Ye. Although Wang Ye was a private, he had already used the past two months to make the people of the Seventh Company successfully ignore his rank. To put it bluntly, the strong recruits were respected. If Wang Ye was strong, they would be able to straighten out their positions. After all, if you replied to the other party¡¯s question, it would feel like you were the leader of the fourth company. ¡°Hehe, class monitor, are you surprised that I¡¯m here?¡± Wang Ye smiled and looked over. ¡°It¡¯s not too surprising. In fact, our company was still discussing whether your fourth company would help you sign up for this training!¡± The person opposite him was a sergeant. When he spoke, he was sighing in his heart. As expected! He was not bragging. Wang Ye was just a private, but he had such prestige. Among the group of first-class soldiers and non-commissioned officers, he, a private, did not make a sound, and the others did not make a sound. He naturally noticed the gazes that the other veterans of the Fourth Company had cast at Wang Ye. ¡°Haha!¡± Wang Ye smiled and didn¡¯t say anything else. He was not familiar with him. Although they were from the same regiment, they were from different companies. In the past two months, the training tasks of the four companies had been very heavy, so Wang Ye didn¡¯t have much time to run around. ¡°Why are there only three people from your Eighth Company participating this time? Are there so few good soldiers?¡± At this moment, Wang Ye didn¡¯t say anything, but a sergeant from Platoon One beside him spoke with a smile. The sergeant and the two private¡¯s faces darkened, ¡°We¡¯re good Master Bing, they just don¡¯t have enough spots!¡± A first-class soldier couldn¡¯t help but say. Indeed, not every company had as many slots as the 4th Company. This was distributed by the regiment, based on the recommendation of each company, and then based on the individual training results of the registered soldiers. However, in the end, the spots were still divided according to the soldiers. They were just stubborn now. Wu Jian Feng wasn¡¯t bragging when he said that the Fourth Company was strong. He had the ability. Just look at the training intensity of the fourth company. Although the other companies were also stronger than the average unit due to the requirements of the regiment, they were not as abnormal as the 4th Company, which was now carrying eight kilometers of weight as if it was their daily routine. ¡°Hey, I heard that the teaching team can drink on weekends. Do you know if it¡¯s true?¡± At this moment, a warrior sitting inside felt the atmosphere was a little stiff, so he smiled and changed the topic. It was very successful. The somewhat stiff atmosphere in the car was instantly broken because of the private Wang Ye and the conversation between the 4th Company and the 8th Company. Another company laughed and said, ¡°My vice-captain also told me that not only can we drink on weekends, but we also have more places to go out. We only have 10% of the quota, but the teaching team has 14%!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t even think about it. They say that you won¡¯t be able to join the teaching team if you die or starve to death. My class monitor told me that the teaching team is a place that depends on one¡¯s strengths. If you want to live a good life there, results are everything. Without results, let alone going out, you might not even be able to rest for a week!¡± The topic started to revolve around the situation of the teaching team. Wang Ye listened quietly. He knew a little about the situation of the teaching team. Zhou Qi had told him, and Ye San Shi had also told him. Of course, the two of them didn¡¯t explain in detail. Now that he was listening to the discussions of the soldiers from the various companies, Wang Ye had not yet arrived at the teaching team, but he understood the position of the teaching team. It should be around a prefecture-level city in the north. It was different from the deep mountains and forests where everyone was stationed. If they went out on weekends, there would be food and fun. It would be much more comfortable for everyone in the group. The journey was smooth. The car drove southwest from the Iron Bones Hero Regiment¡¯s base. About half an hour later, there were more people on the road. ¡°Wow, look, a beauty!¡± ¡°Where? Where is it?¡± ¡°She¡¯s really beautiful!¡± There was a sudden commotion in the car. This was because everyone could see the scenery outside through the curtain that had been lifted at the back of the car. At this moment, when they saw a girl riding a bicycle outside, the people in the car immediately let out low cries like hungry wolves. They were indeed hungry. Wang Ye was still fine. He had only joined the army for less than half a year. Moreover, two female military doctors had come down from the top of the recruits that he could take a look at. He had even come into contact with the outside world during the field training and when he went out to Deng Hai¡¯s house. He had seen many women, so he was not as desperate as the rest. But what about them? This was especially true for some of the company¡¯s first-class soldiers. There was nothing special about them, and they might not have the chance to go out freely for a year. In other words, some of them might not have seen a woman for a year. For example, the few companies in the 3rd Battalion were not stationed in the battalion headquarters, and their service center bosses might not even be aunties. Under such circumstances, how could the group of people not be excited? Unfortunately, the speed of the bicycle could not catch up with the speed of the truck. Soon, the beautiful figure outside disappeared from everyone¡¯s sight. Of course, everyone would not stop talking. Moreover, everyone immediately changed their minds and discovered another beautiful figure outside. Although the girl¡¯s back was facing everyone¡¯s field of vision, no one could see her face. But it didn¡¯t matter. The figure behind her was enough to quench the thirst of these hungry wolves. Looking at the scenery and people passing by outside the car, looking at the pedestrians who were also paying attention when the car passed by, Wang Ye then looked at the soldiers at the back of the car who could be seen from the outside pretending to be cold and handsome, but there were wretched guys inside the car. Wang Ye wanted to laugh. The girls outside must have had a good impression of the guys in camouflage uniforms in the car, but they would never have thought that these guys in the car would be so restless.. Chapter 272 - Chapter 272: Entering the Teaching Team, Rebellishing the Heavenly Spirit Chapter 272: Entering the Teaching Team, Rebellishing the Heavenly Spirit Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation More than an hour later. Passing through the unfamiliar small town, under everyone¡¯s curious gaze, the car finally drove straight into the gate of the division¡¯s teaching team. ¡°Hey!¡± ¡°Brother, you¡¯ve worked hard!¡± At the back of the car, soldiers were lying on the ground and soldiers standing guard at the entrance of the teaching team. His warm face was stuck to someone else¡¯s cold buttocks. Even though she looked over, her expression remained unchanged. ¡°Already here?¡± It is really a city outside. It would be fun to go out in the future!¡± Beside Wang Ye, a first-class soldier from the third squad laughed and whispered. It¡¯s fun to play, but the slots are limited. We won¡¯t talk about your qualifications here. If you don¡¯t have the ability, you might not even be able to go out!¡± ¡°Hehe, don¡¯t be afraid. The soldiers of our 4th Company are the best no matter where we go. Putting everything else aside, we have to carry at least eight people a week for a weight of eight kilometers and at least ten people a week for a 400-meter obstacle course.¡± The private¡¯s voice was not soft, and the people from the other companies nearby had obviously heard it. Or rather, he was deliberately showing off. The effect was obvious. Wang Ye saw the people sitting nearby staring at him with wide eyes. Some of them even had the corners of their mouths twitching. Is this how your Fourth Company trains?¡± Finally, someone couldn¡¯t hold it in. This was too terrifying. At least eight people carrying eight kilometers a week? And at least ten 400-meter obstacles. Are these people from the Fourth Company crazy? Is this how physical fitness works? If he hadn¡¯t asked this question here but had secretly asked the soldiers of the 4th Company, including the other six people who had come to the teaching team with Wang Ye, they would have cursed and replied, ¡°Are they crazy. You could die from such training.¡± However, now that they were out of the company, they came to the teaching team together. Immediately, the soldiers of the third squad grinned and said, ¡°That¡¯s right. This is our daily routine. It¡¯s easy. We¡¯re used to it!¡± He wouldn¡¯t say that the fourth consecutive battle had only happened a few months ago because Wang Ye had only done so after he had performed well in the next consecutive battle. Of course, the people from the other companies were not fools. Many of them quietly looked at Wang Ye, who was sitting there with a smile. ¡°Crack-¡± Suddenly, the truck braked and stopped. ¡°Quick, quick¡­ Everyone immediately carry your backpacks and get out of the car.¡± I¡¯ll give you two minutes to form three lines in front of me.¡± At the same time, a loud roar came from outside. The soldiers who were chatting or looking at the environment outside the camp immediately stood up. They didn¡¯t put down the rear of the car and jumped down. This scene made Wang Ye feel like he was dreaming about the recruits. That night, they had taken the same car and someone had picked them up as soon as they arrived. Of course, at that time, the class monitors who received them were very polite. They all smiled and helped to receive their luggage. But now, the voice of the person outside sounded very serious. Soon, everyone got out of the car. Wang Ye also saw that in the empty space on the left side, a third-grade officer was standing there with a dark face and his hands behind his back. Behind him, other officers were also looking at everyone expressionlessly. ¡°Let¡¯s go, hurry over!¡± The formation had been adjusted when everyone gathered at the regiment headquarters, so everyone was very efficient. It was only a little over a minute. It was over from the moment he shouted to the moment he got out of the car and lined up. After all, other than Wang Ye, no one was a recruit. Such a simple matter would not cause any problems. ¡°Attention! At ease¡­¡± After the simple formation, the big black face in front of him shouted at the formation, ¡°Allow me to introduce myself. I am Ji Qing Lin, a mere captain of your training team for this year¡¯s reserve commanders.¡± As he said this, his eyes narrowed slightly, ¡°I¡¯m not an easy person to talk to, so 1¡¯11 make it clear in advance. Don¡¯t play any tricks on me, and don¡¯t even think about getting close to me.¡± Raising a finger, he looked at everyone and continued, ¡°I only have one request for you. For the next four months, I hope you will cooperate with me.¡± ¡°Do whatever I say. Don¡¯t bargain. This way, it¡¯s good for both of you and me.¡± At this point, his narrowed eyes widened, and his voice became louder as his eyes widened, ¡°I know that you are all the elites of your companies. In your company, your squad leader coaxes you and your company commander dotes on you.¡± ¡°But here, you won¡¯t be able to receive such treatment anymore.¡± ¡°If you¡¯re a dragon, coil up. If you¡¯re a tiger, lie down.¡± ¡°The teaching team is not lacking capable people or good soldiers.¡± ¡°If any of you dare to cause trouble here, we will not serve you like your squad leader and company commander. Do you understand?¡± ¡°Understood!¡± Wang Ye also shouted, but at this moment, he didn¡¯t believe him. This was because he felt that these words were very familiar. One by one, they began to show their power, but in the end, they still doted on the top students. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll now call the names and assign them to the platoons. Those who hear their names will be the first platoon monitor and the second vice platoon monitor of each class!¡± Without waiting for anyone to reply, he opened a folder that he had been holding behind his back. ¡°Wang Chang Dong!¡± Here!¡± The voice came from Wang Ye¡¯s side. It was a soldier from the 4th Company, and he will be the sergeant for the first patoon. ¡°You¡¯re the platoon monitor of platoon one!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Chang Dong responded and immediately moved to the designated position. ¡°Feng Jing!¡± ¡°Here!¡± A soldier from an unknown company in the row behind Wang Ye replied loudly. One name after another. When it was time for the third platoon. Just as he finished reading the platoon monitor¡¯s name, the next moment, ¡°Wang Ye!¡± At this moment, Wang Ye was a little stunned. This was because the first batch of squad leaders and vice squad leaders were all non-commissioned officers, but now they should be the vice squad leaders of the third squad. However, they were calling his name. Of course, although he was stunned, Wang Ye¡¯s reaction was extraordinary. ¡°Here!¡± Wang Ye replied loudly. ¡°Wang Ye, your name is like thunder in the teaching team. I hope your reputation is not false!¡± Ji Qing Lin suddenly said as he looked at Wang Ye. Wang Ye, who was about to bend down and carry his bag, paused for a moment. Then, he stood up straight again and shouted at him, ¡°I won¡¯t disappoint you, Leader!¡± There was no need to be humble. At this point, Wang Ye might already be famous in the division, let alone the group. After all, the results of the recruit company¡¯s graduation assessment had been interviewed by the division headquarters. Under such circumstances, being humble was just pretending. ¡°Very good. I like your confident look.¡± Ji Qing Lin smiled for the first time since Wang Ye and the others got out of the car. After saying this, he looked at Wang Ye and said, ¡°Go, you¡¯re the vice president of Platoon Three!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Next, he went back to call the names again. Actually, there was no need to do so as there were only eight people left. This time, the Iron Bones Hero Regiment had come to teach a team of thirty-two people. They were assigned to a district team, which was a platoon. Now, they were divided into three platoons. Platoon One and Platoon Two each had eleven students, while Platoon Three only had ten students. Of course, this was not a problem. Soon, when the three classes were back in position, Ji Qing Lin stepped forward and stood in front of everyone again. His expression was still stiff as he said loudly, ¡°Teaching team, we don¡¯t recognize military rank or age. We only care about strength. Next, I¡¯ll give you your first mission!¡± At this point, a private and a first-class private who was waiting behind him stepped forward. Among the two soldiers, the private was holding a plate covered with a red cloth. Everyone had noticed it before and was even guessing what was on the plate. However, since it was covered, no one had x-ray vision. As the two of them arrived at the front of the line, Ji Qing Lin shouted again, ¡°Entering the teaching team is a brand new beginning for you.¡± ¡°I wasn¡¯t joking when I said that 1 wouldn¡¯t recognize military ranks and seniority.¡± As he spoke, the first-class soldier reached out and removed the red cloth from the private¡¯s plate. Inside were pairs of epaulets. They changed their ranks from their military ranks to the epaulets of the military students. They were the kind of green stripes that the platoon leaders of the 4th Company and 3rd Platoon had. They were quickly distributed, and the soldiers helped each other to change. After everyone was done changing, Ji Qing Lin spoke again, ¡°Your company leaders, step forward!¡± Wang Ye took a step forward. This scene once again made the others feel that it was a little eye-catching. Although Wang Ye¡¯s rank had already been changed to private, he was still a soldier. However, it wasn¡¯t like everyone didn¡¯t know Wang Ye. Was he the leader of the 4th Company? Some of the company¡¯s veterans shouted in their hearts, ¡°What the heck!¡± A new recruit had become the captain of a first-class soldier and a non-commissioned officer. Did the fourth company still have any sense of hierarchy in the army.. Chapter 273 - Chapter 273: Sixth Brother Peeks Everywhere! Chapter 273: Sixth Brother Peeks Everywhere! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Prepare to raise the flag!¡± Ji Qing Lin shouted as he stood in front of a row of flagpoles on the field. In the next moment, Wang Ye and the other captains of the eight companies raised their company flags and stepped forward. The company flag had been put into the backpack before they arrived at the regiment headquarters. However, after Wang Ye and the others were called out, they followed Ji Qing Lin¡¯s orders and took it out of the backpack. They even used the pole provided by the teaching team to prop it up. At this moment, Wang Ye and the others walked to the leftmost eight flagpoles. After pausing, they immediately began to prepare to raise the flag. He tied the flag with the rope on the flagpole. ¡°Raise the flag.¡± After Wang Ye and the others were done, Ji Qing Lin gave another order. ¡°Salute!¡± Behind him, Wang Chang Dong, who was now the Platoon leader, shouted. All the soldiers in the company raised their hands. No speakers were playing any songs, and everyone did not sing their songs. Under the lead of the first platoon leader, they sang the military song together. Standing under the flag platform, Wang Ye slowly pulled the rope. There were many flagpoles here. Only the eight flagpoles on the left were raised. Unsurprisingly, the flagpoles on the side were used by the other two regiments that had yet to arrive. A few minutes later, when the fourth company finished singing the military song, Wang Ye and the others also raised the flags. Following Ji Qing Lin¡¯s orders, they returned to their respective teams. As temporary team leaders, they had pressed the pause button. If they wanted to reactivate their identities, they would have to wait until someone in the company quit or until they graduated and wore their military ranks again. ¡°I¡¯ll give you one hour now. Go to the second floor and find your platoon.¡± They were brought from the field to a dormitory building. Ji Qing Lin gave another order, but he didn¡¯t mention any follow-up plans or training matters. On the first day of joining the team, he would first clean up. However, when Wang Ye and the others entered the dormitory building, the first thing he wanted to do was complain. This was because the teaching team was not particular at all. There were soldiers here. But now, there was so much dust in the dormitory. There were many footprints on the stairs. However, it was useless to say this now. On the second floor, the dormitory was not difficult to find. There was a sign at the door, clearly indicating the platoon. After pushing open the door and entering the dormitory, there was no need for everyone to divide their beds. There was a row of five high-bottom iron beds on the left-hand side of the wall. At first glance, one could see the names on the bunk beds. The first bed they entered was the bed of the squad leader from the Sixth Company. The name on it was Song Fu, and his upper bunk was a soldier from the 4th Company. He could even be considered a relatively familiar person in the 4th Company. The squad leader of the fourth squad was Du Yi Tong. He was the original fourth squad leader who had been replaced after the war incident. He was a first-class soldier. After the next match, he was actually in platoon 6, in the same platoon as Wang Ye. However, Wang Ye didn¡¯t communicate much with him. Or rather, Wang Ye felt that this person should have some opinions about him. Wang Ye was not a fool and he could more or less sense everyone¡¯s emotions. Just now in the car, he didn¡¯t smile, nor did he chat with Wang Ye and the other comrades of the Fourth Company. Ignoring him, Wang Ye glanced at his bed and then walked to the second bed. His name was on the lower bunk of the second bed. ¡°Everyone, hurry up and tidy up the internal cabinets.¡± Wang Ye said. Then, he looked at Song Fu and said, ¡°Class monitor, I¡¯ll go and find the tool room first!¡± Wang Ye didn¡¯t touch his backpack immediately. He was the vice-platoon monitor and had to do his duty. The vice platoon monitor was mainly in charge of internal affairs and studies. He was also in charge of training, but that was the class monitor. ¡°Yes, sure!¡± Song Fu smiled and nodded, not putting on a cold persona. Or rather, he might not be used to being the platoon leader yet. Soon, Wang Ye walked out of the dormitory. However, what made Wang Ye a little dumbfounded was something else. There was no tool room on the second floor. Wang Ye only saw a few brooms and two ash buckets in a small cubicle in the bathroom. There was nothing else. There was no mop. ¡°This teaching team is going crazy!¡± Scratching his head, Wang Ye touched the short hair that he had shaved two days ago. It was still very hard to touch. He felt helpless. This situation clearly showed what it meant. With the army¡¯s hygiene standards, a few brooms would not be enough. And now, there was only this little thing. How? There was no other way. Everyone had brought their towels. His scalp went numb. Wang Ye had only brought one towel, but in this situation, he had no choice but to go back and use it. ¡°No way, using a towel?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right! Did you not find the right place? How could there not be a mop? Even if there was no mop, there was no rag?¡± After returning to the dormitory, Wang Ye explained the situation, and the others immediately shouted. Wang Ye rubbed his temples and said helplessly, ¡°Alright, there¡¯s only so much space on the second floor, the things might be on other floors. But we¡¯re not familiar with it now, and we have limited time, so stop dawdling and take out your towels!¡± ¡°How are we going to use our towels like this?¡± ¡°Yeah, let¡¯s go look for it again!¡± Someone was unwilling. Immediately, Wang Ye looked over, and the expression on his face was completely restrained, ¡°If you can¡¯t use it, then don¡¯t use it. Comrade veterans, I hope you can understand the current situation.¡± ¡°I said, take your towels!¡± Wang Ye¡¯s words with a straight face immediately caused the expressions of the two recruits who had spoken to stiffen. Looking at Wang Ye, they opened their mouth, wanting to say something, but nothing came out. ¡°Alright, listen to the platoon assistant. Use our towel first. If it really can¡¯t be washed clean, don¡¯t use it next time¡± At this moment, Song Fu also came out to smooth things over. Wang Ye glanced at him, but he didn¡¯t take the initiative to shut up and ease the tension. On the contrary, he continued to look at the two of them expressionlessly, and then at the others. ¡°When I was in the 4th Company, I was already a deputy. There were also a few sergeants and first-class soldiers in my class.¡± ¡°But when 1 was the vice-leader, no one ever refuted me, let alone discounted my words.¡± After a pause, Wang Ye said in a solemn tone, ¡°I know what kind of mentality you have. 1 am a private, and you are all veterans.¡± ¡°You all thought that a recruit like me would still be a new recruit even if 1 became a vice leader and you could ignore my words!¡± Wang Ye¡¯s words made the eyes of some of the veterans from the other companies in the third platoon flicker. Wang Ye naturally saw it as well. He immediately said again, ¡°Respect is mutual. This is the teaching team, and I¡¯m the vice-leader now. I hope you won¡¯t remember that I¡¯m a private.¡± ¡°To put it bluntly, so what if I¡¯m a private? We¡¯re all soldiers, and strength is the foundation. To put it bluntly, I don¡¯t think any of you can beat me in training, in any event!¡± Wang Ye¡¯s eyes were sharp, and he did not leave any room for negotiation as he spoke, ¡°Don¡¯t blame me for being arrogant, and don¡¯t say that 1 don¡¯t respect veterans.¡± ¡°If you want me to respect you and you¡¯re stronger than me, that¡¯s fine. Otherwise, as long as I¡¯m the class vice-leader, 1 don¡¯t want anyone to refute or question me when 1 say something next time.¡± Wang Ye¡¯s words made the expressions of the veterans of the other companies in the dormitory change a few times. Only the two veterans from the 4th Company were very calm. The main reason was that Wang Ye had been like this when he was in the fourth consecutive battle. It wasn¡¯t in the fourth company¡¯s eighth platoon, but every time after some training, when Wu Jian Feng organized Wang Ye to teach everyone his training experience, Wang Ye was like this. Yes, they were veterans, but who in the 4th Company dared to call Wang Ye a recruit? In private, many people were calling him their new father. Looking at the silent platoon 3 recruits, the smile on Wang Ye¡¯s face suddenly returned, ¡°Alright, I went a little overboard just now, but it¡¯s also because I like to say the ugly things first so that we won¡¯t be unhappy after we officially start training.¡± After a pause, Wang Ye continued, ¡°Since no one has any objections, I¡¯ll give you ten seconds to get your towels. 1¡¯11 allocate the sanitary areas!¡± ¡°This Wang Ye is not bad. As a private, he can put on a show in front of a group of veterans and suppress them.¡± ¡°Not bad, it made me open my eyes!¡± In a room on the first floor, there was a large screen on the wall. The big screen was divided into nine smaller screens. Three of the screens were showing images, and there was even a sound coming from the speakers. The army did not always follow the old traditions. For example, when Wang Ye fought against the scouts from the division headquarters, they all had cameras on their bodies. And now, there were hidden cameras in the dormitories of each class. The surveillance footage was being watched by three officers and a few sergeants who were at least sergeants. Squadron leader, instructor, and division secretary. As for the few non-commissioned officers, some were instructors of the teaching team, while others were district captains. For example, Ji Qing Lin, the captain of the first district team, who had just met Wang Ye and the others, was among them. The one who spoke was the first lieutenant of the three officers. He was the secretary of the division headquarters. Looking at his smiling expression, one of the two captains also smiled and said, ¡°It¡¯s very powerful. A private training a veteran.¡± He was also smiling. It looks like we¡¯re in trouble this year! This guy¡¯s results are abnormal. Old Ji, you¡¯re in for it this year!¡± At this moment, someone among the sergeants spoke. ¡°Hehe, it¡¯s just a recruit. It¡¯s not that exaggerated!¡± Ji Qing Lin replied with a smile. At this moment, he was no longer as cold and arrogant as when he faced Wang Ye and the others outside. The smile on his once-dark face told everyone that he was in a good mood. There was also competition for the position of district captain, and the competition was very strong. The three regiments of warriors were divided into three platoons. Needless to say, the competition would be intense. As the district captains, they naturally shared the same glory. ¡°Alright, it¡¯s about time. Zhang Lin, you two go out and wait!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± The two sergeants immediately stood at attention and nodded. The distance between each group was different, so the arrival time was naturally not uniform. However, this was not a big problem. There was no official training today. There was no difference between arriving earlier and later.. Chapter 274 - Chapter 274: Wang Yes Smile! Chapter 274: Wang Ye¡¯s Smile! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Wang Ye and the others were using their towels to clean the dormitories in barely 30 minutes when they heard a sound coming from below. ¡°I¡¯ll give you half an hour. Go up to the fourth floor and find your own dormitory and make it spotless.¡± The voice wasn¡¯t Ji Qing Lin¡¯s, but Wang Ye and the others could guess that it should be someone from another group. Not long after, Wang Ye, who was wiping the door, saw a group of people running up the stairs. ¡°Half an hour. Poor thing. Can they finish it?¡± ¡°Why can¡¯t they finish it? Aren¡¯t we almost done?¡± In the dormitory, someone was whispering. Wang Ye took a look and didn¡¯t care. They could only work and chat casually. Less than two minutes later, a similar voice came from downstairs again. It seemed that these two groups had arrived at about the same time. ¡°Heh, I feel like we¡¯ve taken advantage of him!¡± In the dormitory, a soldier from the 5th Company said with a smile. After saying this, he looked at the gazes of the others and immediately added, ¡°We¡¯re on the second floor. In the future, when we have an emergency gathering, we can go downstairs faster!¡± ¡°Tsk!¡± Everyone thought that he had said something about taking advantage of something good, but it was just a few steps up the stairs. ¡°Alright, hurry up and stop chatting. If you have time after you¡¯re done, let¡¯s have a simple platoon meeting!¡± At this moment, the class monitor, Song Fu, seemed to have finally gotten used to his status as the platoon leader and interrupted everyone¡¯s conversation. When Wang Ye saw him speak, he also said, ¡°The battle will end in ten minutes and I will check.¡± Wang Ye showed no signs of fear. Even though they were a group of veterans, everything was done in a systematic way, whether it was when he spoke to them or when he gave them chores. The most important thing was that Wang Ye genuinely had no desire to be terrified of the veterans. In the Fourth Company, he had been pampered. Immediately, everyone in platoon three stopped talking, and their hands obviously sped up. Perhaps some people were not used to Wang Ye¡¯s orders and tone, but now that Wang Ye did not have the rank of private on his shoulder, everyone did not feel so uncomfortable looking at him. ¡°Beep, beep, beep- Everyone, come down and gather!¡± At about 11:30 pm, about an hour after Wang Ye and the others went upstairs, a whistle came from downstairs, followed by an unfamiliar voice. ¡°Hurry!¡± Needless to say, the cleaning of Platoon 3¡¯s dormitory had long been completed. At this point, everyone was conversing while sitting in the dorm. They formally introduced themselves and got to know one another. In addition, everyone was given a brief explanation of the organization of the platoon by Song Fu, the new platoon leader. Song Fu stood up and shouted when he heard the whistle. The rest of their actions were not slow either as they stood up and ran towards the door. But then, Wang Ye shouted, ¡°Put away the stools!¡± Song Fu immediately followed up with a reminder, ¡°Yes, yes, we haven¡¯t gotten checked yet. Everyone, be careful!¡± After the district captain asked everyone to come up, he himself did not come up. However, cleanliness had to be checked. Wang Ye didn¡¯t believe that the district captain would forget. Soon, Wang Ye and the others also ran out of the dormitory. On the stairs, there were thumping sounds, and people ran down from upstairs. As for the other platoons on the second floor, they were delayed because of Wang Ye¡¯s reminder from Platoon 3. When he went downstairs, the first person Wang Ye saw was Ji Qing Lin. ¡°Platoon One, gather at my place!¡± ¡°Platoon two, here¡­¡± Speaking were the three platoon captains. It required this procedure because this was the first time the three platoons had gathered together. Wang Ye and the others quickly gathered behind Ji Qing Lin according to the platoon formation that they had adjusted earlier. After standing properly, Wang Ye quickly glanced at his platoon¡¯s team. There were no missing people. However, when he swept his gaze over them, Wang Ye saw that there were quite a few people in his platoon, but when he looked at platoon two in front of him, he realized that something was wrong. The number of people in their class was actually on par with their own class. Soon, the district captain began to organize the team, and the first line of each platoon began to count. As expected, the results of Platoon 2¡¯s counting made Ji Qing Lin¡¯s face turn ashen. Because they had only reported ten. However, there was no need for the second platoon monitor to explain because, at this moment, someone ran down the stairs again. ¡°Report!¡± The person came directly to Ji Qing Lin and reported with an embarrassed expression. ¡°Get in line!¡± Ji Qing Lin really requested him to join the ranks without first seeking an explanation. Wang Ye had a negative reaction to this moment. This situation was illogical! However, there was no time for Wang Ye to think too much now. After the three platoon leaders reported the number of people in each platoon to the captain in front, the captains said, ¡°Get into formation!¡± Immediately, the team leaders of the various platoons turned around and gave orders. They adjusted the arrangement of the formation. Originally, the platoons were still standing separately according to their shifts, but now, they were quickly arranged into a row by Ji Qing Lin, and then the three stood together. Of the three platoons, Wang Ye and the others stood in the front row, and in front of them were two captains. ¡°Comrades, welcome to the teaching team!¡± The captain in front of him, who was a little shorter than Wang Ye and had a similar build, spoke at this moment. After saying this, he looked around at everyone and smiled, ¡°Of course, I welcome you to the boot camp!¡± He was really direct. Some of the folks in the line felt their hearts clench when he remarked bluntly that this was the devil¡¯s training facility. However, he was not done talking. ¡°I know many of you have heard rumors about this place.¡± ¡°From your squad leader, or from your company¡¯s veteran sergeant.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll tell you directly that this is a devil¡¯s training camp, a forging factory, a place where you¡¯re forged from iron into steel.¡± As he finished speaking, the smile on his face disappeared. At this moment, he shouted solemnly, ¡°Remember my name. I am Xiao Lian. I am Lian, a steelmaker. I am your Company Leader and your nightmare for the next four months. I am sure you all want to curse me to death.¡± After saying that, he pointed at the captain who was smiling, and said, ¡°This is your instructor.¡± ¡°Of course, don¡¯t think that the instructors here are the same as the instructors in your own company!¡± ¡°Hehe, don¡¯t talk nonsense!¡± At this moment, the captain¡¯s smile widened. He looked at everyone and said, ¡°Hello comrades, my name is Wan Yi.¡± ¡°The name sounds rich and noble, but in fact, I¡¯m just a poor soldier, so you can look for me in your daily life, but you can forget about borrowing money from me!¡± The instructor laughed and joked with everyone, making them smile. However, that was it. His self-introduction was very simple, and he didn¡¯t say anything else. Immediately, Xiao Lian continued, ¡°I believe that all of you have heard the saying that you will not be promoted to an instructor if you are beaten to death. So, in order for you to continue to carry this saying out to the new recruits in your company, you¡¯d better be mentally prepared!¡± At this second, he grinned and revealed a smile that made everyone feel a little scared, ¡°I won¡¯t show any mercy to you!¡± After saying this, he lay down and looked up at the queue in front of him, ¡°Come on, I¡¯ve been sitting here all morning, and you guys have been resting all morning. It¡¯s time to eat soon but I¡¯m sure everyone must not have completely digested what they ate in the morning¡± ¡°Prepare to do push-ups on the spot!¡± ¡°I¡¯ll help you guys digest your breakfast!¡± Wang Ye looked at the middle-ranking officer lying in front of him. He did not expect him to use this move. The leader took the initiative to take the lead in training. However, even so, Wang Ye could not help but smile. Good, very good. Let¡¯s train together. Giving full play to the role of the leader and the troops was a collective glorious thought.. Chapter 275 - Chapter 275: All Vicious People! Chapter 275: All Vicious People! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Bang With a soft sound in front of him, Wang Ye raised his head and saw another blanket fly down from the corridor on the third floor. Wang Ye couldn¡¯t see the expressions of the people from platoon 2 behind him, but he knew that they definitely didn¡¯t look good. They were doing push-ups and being scared at the same time. Yes, the three platoon captains did not do any push-ups with everyone. They went upstairs under the guidance of the instructor. Then, this scene happened. From time to time, quilts flew out from the various floors. Of course, Wang Ye wasn¡¯t very worried now. Because no blankets had been thrown down in the corridor facing platoon 3¡¯s dormitory door, Wang Ye was confident that there was no problem with the blankets in his platoon. After all, he had personally checked and accepted it. If it was not up to standard, he had already pointed it out and asked them to modify it according to his requirements. However, the other classes were not so lucky. In fact, of those who come to the set now, and who may have previously held the position of vice squad leader, there can be no more than five men from the three district teams combined. Without the experience of being a backbone, many of the newly promoted vice-platoon leaders were embarrassed to talk to the unfamiliar comrades in the platoon. Some of them might not even be good at their own internal affairs. After all, not every company had strict internal affairs requirements. The 4th Company was stationed together with the Regiment Headquarters, so they had to do a good job of patrolling the area every day. However, the 3rd Battalion was stationed outside, and some were stationed in companies or even squads. Under such circumstances, how well do you expect them to handle their internal affairs? Therefore, the blanket was flying everywhere. There were a total of thirty-two people on the second floor, but five or six blankets had already been thrown down, and there were still more. As for the third and fourth floors, there were even more. After all, the first platoon had an hour to do their internal affairs. However, the second and third teams only had half an hour. There were other chores besides folding quilts. Time was too tight. Now, Wang Ye saw that sometimes two or three quilts were thrown down at the same time. ¡°One arm push up!¡± At this moment, the squadron leader in front raised his head and shouted. He was not affected by the blanket. Although everyone had been paying attention to the situation of the flying quilt, they immediately changed according to his orders. At this point, some people were already showing signs of pain. They had already done almost 300 in one go, but not only was it not over, they had to do it with one arm now. However, this time, after changing to one arm, the squadron leader did not order everyone to start. On the contrary, he stood up, which made Wang Ye want to look at him and shout, ¡°Why are you up? Continue to show your leadership!¡± ¡°Are you tired?¡± The Company Leader stood up and asked with a smile. No one made a sound because they were no longer recruits. Who didn¡¯t know about the military¡¯s tactics? However¡­ ¡°Why aren¡¯t you saying anything? Are you tired?¡± As the squadron leader spoke, he walked into the group that was lying on the ground, ¡°Can¡¯t you use your fists? Which regiment and company are you from?¡± Immediately, the face of the soldier from the second platoon team turned red. He didn¡¯t say a word, but he adjusted his stance with great effort! ¡°How did you become a soldier? ¡°I¡¯m asking you a question, don¡¯t you know how to answer?¡± ¡°Report¡­Report¡­ I¡­ My second regiment¡­Second Regiment, Fifth Company!¡± The soldier stuttered and spoke in a low voice. It wasn¡¯t that he was too tired, but that he didn¡¯t want to talk about it. Even now, he did not dare to mention his company¡¯s title. Wang Ye and the others didn¡¯t know if his company had a title or not. ¡°Is this how you guys are taught to reply? ¡°Where¡¯s the sound?¡± It was obvious that Xiao Lian was doing it on purpose. He pulled a long face and lowered his head to shout at the man who was still on the ground. Without a doubt, this was embarrassing. Moreover, it wasn¡¯t his own people who were embarrassed. It was his company and his regiment. It was only because he was on the teaching team that his company commander was not around. Otherwise, if his company commander saw this scene, he would definitely skin him alive. However, he was not the only one on the teaching team. The others were still watching and listening. In the future, if he were to go back to his company and say that his performance during the entire training period of the teaching team could not reach their expectations, he would definitely be in trouble. ¡°Reporting, I¡¯m from the 5th Company of the 2nd Regiment!¡± The warrior roared again. This time, his face was red, his eyes were closed, and his head was lowered as he growled. Xiao Lian looked at him and said lightly, ¡°Shout ten times!¡± After saying that, he continued to stroll in the queue. At this moment, the others gritted their teeth and tried their best to hold up to the standard. This bastard was not human! This punishment was too cruel. Everyone was here to win glory for their company. They couldn¡¯t make their company famous because of a challenge like this. Soon, Xiao Lian did not manage to find anyone else. He stood in the crowd and asked again, ¡°Are you all tired?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not tired!¡± This time, everyone said this against their will. Of course, there were also people who didn¡¯t feel tired. For example, Wang Ye. With his current physical strength, three hundred push-ups was nothing. It was just that his fists were a little uncomfortable when he was holding on like this and punching the cement floor. However, it was not a big problem. There were already calluses on his fists, so it was fine for him to hold on for a while. ¡°Alright, if you¡¯re not tired, then let¡¯s continue with more! Three more!¡± When Wang Ye heard this, his scalp went numb. As expected, a ¡°1!¡± He let everyone down for at least a minute before shouting, ¡°Two!¡± Then, after holding on for a while, another one came! Gritting their teeth, no one made a sound, and no one had any objections. Of course, this was not a company of recruits. They were all veterans. When he said two or three, everyone was already mentally prepared. When no more blankets were thrown down from upstairs, the instructor and the district leaders came down. Only then did he say ¡°three¡±. The instructor stood in front of everyone who had finished three push-ups. This time, the smile on his face was gone. ¡°I really don¡¯t know how your old company led the soldiers.¡± ¡°And they said you were elites?¡± ¡°Some of you are even squad leaders?¡± ¡°Is this how you guys do your most basic internal affairs?¡± His left hand pointed at the blanket that was scattered all over the place, and then he raised his right hand. At this moment, everyone saw the camera in his hand. ¡°I¡¯ve taken photos of the blankets that are not good enough.¡± As he spoke, he turned to look at a billboard in front of the dormitory building. ¡°Do you see this honor roll?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll print out your photos later, then write your names and company units and paste them on them.¡± His words made many people¡¯s expressions change. However, the instructor was not done. Looking at everyone, he pulled a long face and continued to shout, ¡°You¡¯re the ones who just came today, so 1¡¯11 only deal with it this way.¡± ¡°When I check again tomorrow, if there are still people who are photographed by me, then their photos will not only be on the honor roll.¡± ¡°I will also send your photos on the Honor Roll back to your own units so that your company commanders and even your regiment commanders can see your masterpiece!¡± Even Wang Ye cursed in his heart. This instructor was so ruthless. ¡°Alright, it¡¯s time to eat. It¡¯s sunny today. It¡¯s good to throw these blankets out to dry.¡± At this moment, the Company Leader smiled and spoke. As he spoke, he walked to a nearby blanket. He bent down and stretched out his hand, pulling the blanket that was still rolled up on the ground and laying it flat on the ground. Not only he, but the three district captains also followed his actions with dark faces. This situation caused the eyelids of the veterans in the formation to twitch. At this moment, everyone was praying in their hearts that the blanket that was thrown out did not contain their own blanket. Damn it, could a soldier¡¯s blanket be dried? How could one fold the tofu pieces after it was fluffy? Now that the sun was so bright, if they were to stay here for the entire afternoon, they would probably not be able to sleep tonight. They had to stay up all night to cover themselves with the blanket. Otherwise, they would be done if they conducted another check tomorrow. It was not a big deal that the blanket was thrown out. If it was really on the so-called honor roll and was even photographed and sent back to his company, their company commander would probably drive over overnight to beat them up. ¡°Sigh! I¡¯m not used to not seeing Wang Ye around!¡± Wu Jian Feng walked into the office of the Iron Bones Hero Regiment. When he saw Kang Hua sitting there, he couldn¡¯t help but smile and sigh. ¡°Hehe, it¡¯s only been half a morning, and you¡¯re already reluctant to leave, Captain?¡± Kang Hua stopped writing and raised his head with a smile. Wu Jian Feng took out a pack of cigarettes. After lighting it up, he threw the cigarettes and lighter on the table. ¡°Exactly,¡± he said with a smile after taking a puff. H If only 1 could have such a good soldier every year!¡± ¡°Haha, you¡¯re too greedy!¡± Kang Hua was also amused. There were only a few people like Wang Ye in the entire army every year. He expects one of his company¡¯s men every year. What is he thinking about? ¡°Hehe!¡± Wu Jian Feng laughed. After laughing, he looked at Kang Hua and said, ¡°Sending this kid over this time will definitely benefit us. As long as this kid doesn¡¯t hide anything, our company will definitely become famous.¡± ¡°You are the instructor of his recruitment company. This time, if he really makes our company famous, the impact you suffered last time will be smaller.¡± After a pause, he added, ¡°Work hard and do your job well. 1 feel that you still have a chance this year!¡± ¡°Hehe, that¡¯s impossible!¡± Kang Hua laughed bitterly. ¡°Actually, I don¡¯t have much hope this year.¡± ¡°The impact of this matter is too great. The higher-ups won¡¯t forget it in a short period of time. I¡¯d better place my hopes on next year!¡± At this point, he gritted his teeth and asked Wu Jian Feng, ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that you were going to be sentenced last time? Any results?¡± ii It should be in the next few days!¡± The smile on Wu Jian Feng¡¯s face also disappeared. Deng Hai, even if he didn¡¯t say his name now. However, as long as he was mentioned, Wu Jian Feng and Kang Hua wanted to hang him up and beat him to death. This bastard almost killed a bunch of people. Even if he was still a little off, a bunch of people had been indelibly affected because of him.. Chapter 276 - Chapter 276: Make the Veterans Admired From the Heart Chapter 276: Make the Veterans Admired From the Heart Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Unity is strength¡­¡± In front of the canteen in the camp, the entire squad was lined up and singing loudly. ¡°Your voice wasn¡¯t loud enough. This soldier, the third, seventh, and eighth soldier in the second row, what were you doing just now?¡± ¡°Can¡¯t you open your mouth?¡± ¡°Everyone, do it again!¡± ¡°Unity is strength, get ready¡­ Rise!¡± After one round, Xiao Lian called a few names and then started again. The singing started again. This time, everyone was clearly louder than before. They were all shouting at the top of their lungs. But¡­ ¡°You have a voice, but what about feelings? ¡°Unity is Strength is a song, not a slogan.¡± ¡°The song has its own tone and emotions. Everyone, let¡¯s do it again.¡± ¡°Unity is strength, get ready¡­ Rise!¡± At this moment, Wang Ye¡¯s eyes were staring straight at him as he spoke. At the same time, Wang Ye gritted his teeth very tightly. Wang Ye realized that as expected, what he had said before about wanting to curse him to death was true. There was no need to talk about the next four months. Wang Ye wanted to curse him to death right now. Moreover, Wang Ye was certain that he was definitely not the only one who had such thoughts. This was the first time he heard that they had to sing before dinner. They had to pour their emotions into it while maintaining a high volume. How? Wang Ye really didn¡¯t understand. Obviously, the others didn¡¯t understand either. Therefore, this song, ¡°Unity is Strength,¡± forced everyone to stand outside the cafeteria and sing it eight times. Everyone¡¯s mouths were dry and throats were sore from singing. Some of the voices that came out of their throats were even starting to become hoarse. After nearly twenty minutes, everyone could finally enter the cafeteria. However, this was not the end. After the food was served, he did not let everyone eat directly. Instead, he stood up and began to speak. He talked about the arrival of the teaching team, the history of the teaching team, and the glorious deeds of the past. He talked for more than ten minutes before he suddenly smiled at everyone and said, ¡°Alright, the weather is too hot. I¡¯m actually taking advantage of this time to chat with you guys so that the food will be a little cooler.¡± ¡°Alright, let¡¯s eat now!¡± Wang Ye glanced at him. To be honest, at this moment, Wang Ye felt that his goal was definitely not to cool down the food. He wanted to delay their return. He wanted to let the blanket that he had thrown out dry for a while longer. As for whether it was true or not, Wang Ye had no evidence. Soon, the meal was over. However, after walking out of the cafeteria, he did not immediately lead everyone back. Instead, he stood in front of everyone and asked with a smile, ¡°Are you all full?¡± Yes!¡± Whether they were really full or pretending to be full, everyone answered in this way. Xiao Lian nodded with a smile, ¡°Not bad, it¡¯s good that you¡¯re full.¡± ¡°However, it isn¡¯t good to rest after eating.¡± Let¡¯s go. 1 just briefly introduced our camp to you before dinner. Now, I¡¯ll take you to digest your food. Let¡¯s take a walk around our camp and have a look.¡± ¡°Bastard, you did it on purpose!¡± ¡°Definitely! They are stalling for time to dry our blankets. God bless me, my blankets weren¡¯t thrown out!¡± Among the teams that were led into the camp, Wang Ye heard the whispers of people from the other two teams. Look at the camp environment? Most of the soldiers were not in the mood at all. In fact, everyone had been thinking about their blankets. The sun had been shining for so long. If it continued, they really wouldn¡¯t be able to sleep tonight. Obviously, Xiao Lian might have thought so. He led everyone around the camp for about an hour before bringing them back to the front of the camp to announce their dismissal. Naturally, he only disbanded the squad. Soon, the three district captains shouted with dark faces and took their district team away. Ji Qing Lin stood in front of Platoon One and scanned everyone with a fierce expression. Suddenly, he looked at everyone and said in a deep voice, ¡°First of all, let me praise the comrades of Platoon 3! ¡°Their class¡¯s internal affairs are all qualified.¡± His words made everyone in Platoon Three smile. They all heaved a sigh of relief. Although they didn¡¯t see any quilts flying down from the corridor near Platoon 3¡¯s dormitory door, everyone was still a little worried. He didn¡¯t have to worry about it now. At this moment, everyone couldn¡¯t help but turn their heads to look at Wang Ye. Gratitude, guilt, and all kinds of emotions were growing in the hearts of the others in Platoon 3. They couldn¡¯t stand the various details of Wang Ye¡¯s internal inspection. Two of them even complained. However, Wang Ye¡¯s unyielding insistence at that time made them change their minds. However, even if he changed it, he was definitely unhappy. Although they didn¡¯t say it explicitly, they all thought that Wang Ye, this new recruit, was making use of his position. He wanted to satisfy his desire to be an official. At the same time, he wanted to take advantage of his good physical performance and not be afraid of them to deliberately make things difficult for the veterans. However, that was in the past. When they threw the blanket upstairs just now, they were already thanking Wang Ye in their hearts. And now, the gratitude in their heart was even greater. It was all thanks to Wang Ye and his team. Otherwise, they wouldn¡¯t even dare to imagine how fluffy their blankets would be after they were thrown down and exposed to the sun. ¡°Alright, the third platoon is dismissed. You can move freely in the camp this afternoon. Also, don¡¯t come down when you hear my whistle later.¡± His words made everyone in Platoon Three overjoyed, while the hearts of the other two classes instantly rose to their throats. They are going to be in trouble later. This was everyone¡¯s first thought. At this moment, they were very envious as they watched Platoon Three disband with a smile. In fact, they didn¡¯t understand why Platoon Three was in such a situation. Not a single blanket was left behind in the class. But they couldn¡¯t ask now. ¡°Vice leader, thank you so much! ¡°Let¡¯s go, vice-leader. Let¡¯s go shopping together later and look for a small shop. I¡¯ll treat you to soda!¡± ¡°Yes, yes, vice-captain, I¡¯ll treat you to snacks!¡± At this moment, Wang Ye was treated warmly by the veterans of Platoon 3. The entire class, except for Du Yi Tong, surrounded Wang Ye with smiles on their faces. This scene was naturally seen and heard by the two platoons of soldiers standing behind. Wang Ye did it? What did he do? The soldiers of the two platoons were curious. But now was not the time to be curious, because Ji Qing Lin looked at them with a fierce face and said again, ¡°Since you¡¯re here, it means that you¡¯ve been chosen by your company and will be the squad leader in the future.¡± ¡°But now, look at what you¡¯ve done!¡± ¡°If you were to lead the new recruits, what kind of recruits do you think you can train with your internal affairs skills?¡± He didn¡¯t let anyone answer and said again, ¡°And Liu Jia, you gathered half a minute later than everyone else. Do you think you can be called an elite soldier?¡± The person he was talking about was the last person from Platoon 2. ¡°Sir, I was in the toilet!¡± The soldier couldn¡¯t help but report the reason. ¡°Can¡¯t you hear the whistle in the toilet? ¡°Did your company teach you that you can ignore the order when you are in the toilet?¡± It would have been fine if he hadn¡¯t explained, but once he did, Ji Qing Lin immediately glared at him and roared. After shouting, he looked at the remaining two platoons and said, ¡°Let me tell you, there¡¯s no reason here.¡± ¡°No matter what it is, you must do it well unconditionally. Do it better than 1 can imagine, just like the current platoon three.¡± Pausing for a moment, he looked at the soldier from the second platoon again, ¡°I don¡¯t care if you were in the toilet or dreaming. Once the whistle sounds, you have to run out immediately. You have to run faster than the other two platoons, understand?¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± ¡°Louder!¡± ¡°Yes, sir! ¡°Alright, you are dismissed. Everyone, return to your platoons immediately!¡± He actually didn¡¯t punish Liu Jia, which was once again beyond everyone¡¯s expectations. However, everyone immediately knew why he didn¡¯t punish Liu Jia. Moreover, he had told Platoon 3 not to come down when they heard his voice. Everyone had just returned to their dormitory when a whistle came from downstairs. ¡°Beep, beep, beep- Platoon 1, change into your uniforms and gather downstairs!¡± At this moment, the people from Platoon One and Platoon Two were a little numb. But this was only the beginning. Everyone in Platoon 3 witnessed with their own eyes that in the next hour, they kept changing, then disbanded and regrouped.. Chapter 277 - Chapter 277: An Easy Day Chapter 277: An Easy Day Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Today was not the start of the training. Strictly speaking, today was still a rest day. The other comrades in the old army might still be celebrating May Day today. Of course, in the teaching team, Platoon Three could also laugh now. After they watched Platoon One and Two change their clothes, the entire platoon quietly went downstairs together. Their goal was to find the service center in the camp that they hadn¡¯t discovered even after they had been brought around for a while after dinner. ¡°This place seems to be completely unafraid of leaking secrets.¡± ¡°Look at the tall buildings around us. If you take a telescope from any of the buildings, you can see our faces clearly!¡± The ten of them walked in two groups. They didn¡¯t know if there was a picket here, so they walked in a standard manner. However, his head was looking around. When someone in the team said this, someone immediately laughed and said, ¡°What secret? The teaching team won¡¯t train any secret projects, especially the teaching team of infantry soldiers like us. Why would we be afraid of leaking secrets?¡± ¡°If running five kilometers every day to improve their physical fitness was considered a leak, they could learn!¡± ¡°Haha! Everyone in the team burst into laughter. Indeed, the teaching team was actually just an advanced version of the recruit company. The tighter rules and increased learning requirements were the only differences. There were different teaching techniques to learn as well, but what information could they reveal? Those who could be seen outside might really be training their physical strength. Wang Ye was also looking around. In fact, the entire camp gave off the vibe of a city. It was undoubtedly not isolated, despite the fact that the buildings did not appear to be particularly thick and were simply a part of the suburbs. This position would definitely be better than being in the Iron Bones Heroes Regiment when he went on vacation in the future. It¡¯s been a year. It really feels like a lifetime.¡± ¡°After staying at the border for a year, I almost forgot what these houses look like. Every day, when I wake up, it¡¯s either mountains or forests¡­¡± The soldier behind Wang Ye spoke at this moment. Wang Ye already knew his name. Hou You, first-class soldier, border defense seventh company. ¡°That¡¯s right. Our Eighth Company isn¡¯t any better. We won¡¯t have the chance today. I hope that when we have a place to go out next week, I¡¯ll definitely go out and find a tall building to kiss!¡± ¡°Why are you kissing a tall building? ¡°If you wanted to kiss, you could just find a beautiful woman to kiss.¡± ¡°Just say, hey, beauty, I¡¯ve been leaning against the mountains at the border, holding a steel spear, and standing guard for you against the enemy country for a year. Now that I¡¯ve just come out, this is the first time I¡¯ve seen a woman in more than a year. Can I kiss you?¡± ¡°I feel that if you say this, there¡¯s a high chance that she will agree!¡± When someone said this, Wang Ye, who was walking in the front, couldn¡¯t help but turn his head in joy. The soldier from the Eighth Company was called Jing Liang. He could not help but laugh and scold, ¡°Pfft, go ahead. I feel that if I do that, they will call the police. Then, the police will send me back to the army, and the army will send me directly to the military court. The reason is that I¡¯m a hooligan and ruined the image of a soldier!¡± ¡°Haha!¡± Everyone in the queue could not help but laugh. Wang Ye was the same, but he restrained himself very quickly. After looking around, Wang Ye turned around and reminded him, ¡°Alright, don¡¯t be too impudent. We¡¯re new here and don¡¯t know what¡¯s going on with the teaching team. Be careful that there are pickets here too.¡± If we really encounter them, we¡¯ll be in trouble¡± ¡°From now on, chat softly and laugh softly!¡± Wang Ye didn¡¯t stop everyone from chatting. It was just his platoon that was free to move around here, so there was no need to care so much. However, it was indeed not good to laugh like this. If there was really a picket, then he would have to wait until the end. It was not easy to run around in the same platoon. ¡°Yes, yes, yes ¡°Yes, the vice-captain is right. Everyone, be careful!¡± Up until now, everyone had completely ignored Wang Ye¡¯s identity as a private and treated him as a vice squad leader. Du Yi Tong might have some opinions or strange thoughts, so even though he followed them out now, he didn¡¯t laugh or make a sound along the way. Wang Ye took it that he was not used to it. After all, he was the class monitor of the recruit company back then. However, he was still in the first row. Now that he had become a soldier of the third platoon, he did not have any duties. On the contrary, Wang Ye had become the vice leader. He had his reasons for not adapting. Of course, there might be other reasons, but Wang Ye ignored him for the time being. As night fell, the temperature in the southern part of the country was not low. One by one, figures in singlets lay on the beds. No one made a sound, but most of them were tossing and turning, unable to sleep. Firstly, they didn¡¯t do much training today. They just gave everyone a welcome ceremony before lunch. In the afternoon, the other two platoons even played a game of changing clothes. As for the other two district squads, they were actually rearranging their internal affairs. For example, if the blankets were thrown down to dry, they would pick them up and start pressing them down. The same went for Platoons One and Two, but there was no other training. Including the physical training time in the army in the afternoon, no whistle was blown today. They only asked everyone to gather for dinner. Then, the instructor came over to sit for a while in the evening until the lights were out. Everyone had a rather relaxing day. The conclusion was that they were not tired, so they had trouble falling asleep. There was another cause in addition to this one. They were in a new place for the first time after leaving the old unit for a year or two. They were in an unfamiliar setting. Everyone was a little anxious about the upcoming four months as they pondered the teaching team legends that some veterans had related to them. However, this was only for other people. Wang Ye slept very quickly. If it weren¡¯t for the two annoying mosquitoes in the dormitory, Wang Ye would probably have fallen asleep even faster. When the instructor came just now, everyone knew that this was the same as the recruit company. There were no internal posts, so there was no need to worry about the need to take turns at night. They could sleep without worry. Of course, it was impossible to sleep until the wake-up whistle sounded. This time, Wang Ye had already brought the alarm clock he had bought when he became the deputy class monitor. He had also set an alarm clock for 5:30 today. He had to wake everyone up in advance to fold their blankets and do some housework. Although they were all veterans, no one had any objections to Wang Ye¡¯s decision after seeing the blanket rain that afternoon. The drizzle continued from midnight to the next morning. Fortunately, no one was summoned to gather after the wake-up call. According to the plan, everyone needed to do a physical examination and a basic assessment today. In other words, although everyone was here, this was not a place where guaranteed your stay. A physical examination to check if there are any problems with your body. Even though they were all soldiers and had successfully passed the military inspection, daily training as a soldier may result in bodily injury. After such a lengthy period of preparation, certain hidden illnesses may not be discovered during the military inspection. The training intensity of the teaching team is very high. The inspection must confirm that your physical fitness can withstand the training intensity here. The physical examination also served as a means of evaluating the outcomes of several fundamental training exercises. At the time, it was solely dependent on the army¡¯s training program¡¯s strength. No matter which one, as long as there was a failure, it would be returned. The teaching team wasn¡¯t a company of recruits and they only needed elites. If a veteran couldn¡¯t even pass the training program, then in the eyes of the teaching team, he didn¡¯t deserve to come here. ¡°Beep, beep, beep ¨C Wear your raincoats and come downstairs!¡± About ten minutes after the wake-up call ended, the whistle sounded downstairs again. It was time for the physical examination.. Wanna gift the story? Try one. Chapter 278 - Chapter 278: Investigation Assessment, Fourth Squad Leaders Abnormality Chapter 278: Investigation Assessment, Fourth Squad Leader¡¯s Abnormality Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°I know that you are all elites in your old company. Some of you may even be the best in some aspects of the company.¡± After the physical examination and lunch, Platoon One was called downstairs by Ji Qing Lin. The rain outside had stopped. After being brought to the training ground, Ji Qing Lin stood in front of everyone and shouted, ¡°However, it¡¯s not that you¡¯re strong. ¡°This afternoon, the assessment would begin.¡± Ji Qing Lin raised his hand and raised a finger as he continued to shout, ¡°I only have one request for you.¡± For a single event, more than half of our district team must enter the top ten. In addition, you are not allowed to end up at the bottom. Whoever enters the bottom ten for a single event must be mentally prepared!¡± He didn¡¯t say what would happen if they didn¡¯t pass. Because there was no chance of failing. This was not a new recruit company. If you didn¡¯t pass, they would let you train slowly. If you are not qualified here, you could just pack it up and go home. Therefore, they only competed in results and rankings. After a pause, he looked directly at Wang Ye. Without hiding anything, he said directly, ¡°Wang Ye!¡± ¡°Here! Wang Ye replied. Ji Qing Lin looked around at the others, then looked at Wang Ye again and said, ¡°The division headquarters announced that you were the most outstanding recruit in the entire army this year. I didn¡¯t believe it because 1 didn¡¯t see it with my own eyes.¡± ¡°Tell me, can you prove it to me this afternoon?¡± ¡°Reporting, I can!¡± Wang Ye stood there with his head slightly raised as he shouted loudly and confidently. This scene caused the entire squad to turn their heads. Ji Qing Lin smiled. ¡°Alright, 1¡¯11 wait and see!¡± After saying this, he looked at the others again. ¡°The army is not a cattle farm. This is not a place to brag. The teaching team is not a new company, nor is it your own old company.¡± ¡°In the past two days, you have become familiar with each other. Although I didn¡¯t spend much time with you, 1 still heard some of you brag about how powerful you were in your old army.¡± After a pause, Ji Qing Lin continued, ¡°Being stubborn isn¡¯t tough. This afternoon¡¯s assessment is a big wave. When this big wave recedes, I don¡¯t want to see any of you swimming naked.¡± His words were a little humorous, and even Wang Ye couldn¡¯t help but smile. However, Ji Qing Lin didn¡¯t laugh. At this moment, his voice sounded again, ¡°This is the teaching team. This is the place where the elites of the three regiments gather.¡± ¡°Who was the hero and who was the bear, they would know after a competition.¡± After saying this, he immediately dismissed them. He told everyone to go back for a lunch break and prepare for the assessment in the afternoon. Of course, at this time, not many people would be able to sleep. Just like what Ji Qing Lin said. This was not their old company. This was an unfamiliar place. Most of the people who came here were comrades from other companies, and the two neighboring squads were from the other two regiments. Everyone was still unfamiliar with each other, but now they were competing on the same stage. Yes, it was said to be a test, but in everyone¡¯s eyes, this was just a martial arts competition. If they won, it would bring glory to their company and regiment. Losing at the bottom would only bring shame to their own regiment and company. They were unsure of the other people¡¯s strengths and were concerned that they would come in last. Everyone believed Ji Qing Lin¡¯s words that the last ten would not have a good ending. In the dormitory, Wang Ye was lying on the bed with his eyes closed. He was sleeping like a corpse. The others couldn¡¯t help but secretly glance at Wang Ye. Especially Song Fu¡¯s upper bunk. As the squad leader of the fourth squad of the recruit company, Du Yi Tong was looking at Wang Ye, who was lying on the lower bunk next door with his eyes closed. At this moment, his gaze was very complicated. To be honest, he was actually very jealous and unwilling. Four consecutive battles. Before Wang Ye appeared, he was actually the most popular person in the four consecutive battles. Last year, among all the recruits in the 4th Company, he was the first. He was even more outstanding than some veterans. Lian Bao, this treatment was actually his last year. Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have been called to lead the new recruits as soon as he was promoted to private first class. However, as Wang Ye continued. He realized that no one cared about him anymore. There were even people in their own class who joked about this matter, saying, ¡°Du Yi Tong, you were the top recruit in our company last year, the most awesome recruit. But this year, our company has another one, so your title has changed.¡± ¡°Moreover, it seems that you can¡¯t compare to them. They¡¯re reporting on the regiment, the division, and even the military!¡± Although this kind of word was said as a joke, it was still heart-wrenching to hear too many jokes! However, because he wasn¡¯t in the same class as Wang Ye in the fourth company, he didn¡¯t have to look at Wang Ye every day and could still force a smile. But now, fate was playing tricks on people. This time, they came to the teaching team together and were actually assigned to the same platoon. What made him even more uncomfortable was that¡­ When Wang Ye was a new recruit, he was the platoon monitor. Now, he actually had to be under Wang Ye¡¯s jurisdiction. Wang Ye was the deputy platoon monitor, while he was a soldier. All sorts of reasons made him feel very complicated. Suddenly, Wang Ye, who was lying on the bed, opened his eyes. And his head just happened to turn to look at him. Wang Ye didn¡¯t know if it was because his physical fitness had completely surpassed that of ordinary people that his hidden spiritual sense had increased, or perhaps it was more mysterious, that his sixth sense had also become more sensitive. Now that he was being stared at, even if Wang Ye closed his eyes, he still felt that the pineal gland between his eyebrows was a little itchy. Then, when Wang Ye opened his eyes, he immediately discovered the reason. At this moment, Du Yi Tong closed his eyes and turned around. He had yet to calm down his emotions. Wang Ye looked at him and thought for a moment before sitting up from the bed. ¡°Squad Leader Du, let¡¯s go out and have a chat!¡± Wang Ye said. He had felt that something was wrong yesterday. It was just that Wang Ye didn¡¯t say it before, but now, he still felt that it was better to talk about some things as soon as possible or to resolve them as soon as possible. Don¡¯t create another Deng Hai. Wu Jian Feng and the instructor, who were still in the 4th Company, would go completely crazy. At this moment, everyone else in the dormitory opened their eyes and looked over. But no one said anything. No one was a fool. Everyone felt that something was wrong with Du Yi Tong¡¯s situation. But for the time being, they were still in the familiarization phase. Song Fu, the brand-new platoon leader, may not have any prior experience serving as a class monitor, so he opted not to do anything. Now that Wang Ye had taken the initiative to speak, Song Fu, who was on the bed next door, thought for a moment and quickly sat up. He glanced at Wang Ye, then raised his head to look at Du Yi Tong, who was still motionless on his upper bunk. After hesitating for a moment, he said, ¡°We do need to talk. I¡¯ll go with you!¡± ¡°Crack On the upper bunk, Du Yi Tong suddenly sat up. He didn¡¯t come down. He just looked at Wang Ye and said, ¡°No need to go out!¡± At this point, he looked at the others, then took a deep breath and looked at Wang Ye again, ¡°It¡¯s my own mentality problem. Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t target you, nor will 1 drag the platoon down. That¡¯s all. Everyone, let¡¯s take a nap!¡± With that, he lay down again. Wang Ye was a little baffled. After thinking for a moment, he stood up and said, ¡°Squad Leader Du, I admit that I¡¯m not a perfect person, but no matter what my problem is, if you have a problem with me, I think you can say it.¡± After a pause, Wang Ye continued, ¡°Even if you say that you don¡¯t like me, we¡¯re both men. It¡¯s good for us to go out and have a fight, but I don¡¯t want you to hold back some things and change your mind in the end.¡± Don¡¯t worry, I have no objections to you!¡± Without getting up, Du Yi Tong, who was lying down, let out a muffled sound. ¡°Yes, that¡¯s good,¡± Wang Ye nodded. ¡°Squad Leader Du, you and I are both soldiers. You and I may not be able to completely trust each other, but I hope that at least there won¡¯t be any comrades stabbing me in the back.¡± ¡°You know where the last person who tried to stab me with a knife is now, so 1 hope you can think about it!¡± At this moment, Du Yi Tong felt a little angry. What Wang Ye meant was that he was comparing him to Deng Hai. He felt a little insulted. The other companies might not know that Deng Hai wanted to stab Wang Ye, and the Fourth Company didn¡¯t say it in public, but everyone knew a little in private. He stood up again, looked at Wang Ye, and said in a muffled voice, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, we really don¡¯t have any grudges. It¡¯s just that there¡¯s something wrong with myself.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good!¡± Wang Ye smiled. After saying that, Wang Ye looked at the others, ¡°Alright, fellow veterans, there¡¯s nothing between Squad Leader Du and me. Don¡¯t think too much about it. In fact, he was the squad leader of the squad next door to me when 1 was in the recruiting company, so don¡¯t make wild guesses and don¡¯t talk nonsense. I¡¯ll just say it out loud!¡± ¡°There¡¯s such a relationship?¡± Everyone in the dormitory was stunned. Other than Wang Ye, there were only two veterans from the fourth company in the third platoon. As for the other person, they had some guesses before, but he was not familiar with Du Yi Tong, so they did not say anything. However, he didn¡¯t say anything. Now that Wang Ye had taken the initiative to laugh and expose this matter, someone from the other companies laughed and said, ¡°Alright, I understand. If 1 were Old Du, I might be feeling uncomfortable now.¡± ¡°Haha, a new recruit became his vice leader, who could stand this!¡± ¡°Haha, that¡¯s true. It¡¯s understandable for Old Du to feel uncomfortable, but this is not a big deal.¡± ¡°Yeah, this is nothing. There are perverts among the new recruits every year. Relax. If you¡¯re also affected by this, then we, Nian Nian, have to cover our little hearts well!¡± In the dormitory, everyone was laughing and joking. Their words were actually trying to persuade Du Yi Tong. Du Yi Tong sat there awkwardly after hearing what everyone said. However, he still forced a smile and said, ¡°Yes, I¡¯m narrow-minded. I won¡¯t say anything else. I¡¯m still a little uncomfortable. Everyone, let¡¯s take an afternoon nap!¡± At this moment, on the last bed in the dormitory, another veteran from the 4th Company looked like he wanted to say something but hesitated. He felt that he only knew the real reason for Platoon Three. However, after thinking about it, he still didn¡¯t say the deeper reason. He was prepared to find an opportunity to talk to Du Yi Tong in private. He had initially believed Du Yi Tong to have a grudge against Wang Ye, but when he saw that wasn¡¯t the case, he knew that as a corporate veteran, he had to assist in enlightening him. Lying on the bed again, Wang Ye closed his eyes but didn¡¯t sleep. He was wondering what was going on with Du Yi Tong. What he said just now, had this matter been resolved? However, after thinking about it, Wang Ye couldn¡¯t be sure. It could only be said that one¡¯s heart was beyond one¡¯s stomach. Wang Ye didn¡¯t have the skill of Mind Connection, so he didn¡¯t know what he was thinking. However, Wang Ye had already thought it through. It would be ideal if this issue was resolved. Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t be polite to him anymore if he ever played dirty with him again.. Chapter 279 - Chapter 279: Going Crazy Chapter 279: Going Crazy Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°What the heck, he¡­ Isn¡¯t he tired?¡± ¡°That¡¯s the private from Iron Bones Hero Regiment, right? He is crazy!¡± On the track of the training ground, there were more than a hundred people running on the track. The three regiments had different numbers of instructors. The Iron Bones Hero Regiment had thirty-two people, but the Second Team had forty-one. The third team was a bit smaller than the second team, there were thirty-six of them. However, no matter how many of them there were, they were still divided into a group. Moreover, the competition had nothing to do with the number of people. Five kilometers. After the lunch break, everyone was brought to the training ground. Under the supervision of Xiao Lian, the three platoon leaders, and the instructors of the other teaching teams, the entire squadron started running. Yes, this assessment wasn¡¯t a separate assessment for each platoon or team. The entire squadron. According to what Xiao Lian said, he had to pinch for twenty-three minutes. If they couldn¡¯t run five kilometers in under 23 minutes, they could just pack their own backpack later. There was no need to take the rest of the test. As a veteran of an infantry company, it would be a disgrace if they couldn¡¯t even run five kilometers in 23 minutes. The door of the teaching team refused to open for them. Xiao Lian even said that if such a person were to appear, he would have to find a phone booth outside to call their company. He wouldn¡¯t even send him off. They were not worthy of being on the teaching staff after serving in the military for one or two years if they couldn¡¯t even run five kilometers. Of course, no one had any objections to this, and no one felt that it was difficult. Twenty-three minutes, it was not a big deal. Their company would definitely not recommend them to the teaching team if they would not even do this. However, it was no longer a matter of running for twenty-three minutes. On the track, the slowest lap on the standard four-hundred-meter track was already the sixth lap. And now, something that made people despair had appeared. That meant that someone had already caught up from behind. The kind that was about to overtake an entire lap. One had to know that this was not a recruiting company. This is the teaching team. It¡¯s fine if there were people faster than the others, but the fact that someone who was in front is now catching up from the back and they were only in their sixth lap. Gritting their teeth, the few recruits who were running together behind began to accelerate. This kind of embarrassing thing must not happen. Even though they knew that it was only the sixth lap and there was still more than half of the five kilometers left, they had to conserve their energy and run at a constant speed. But that was only possible if everyone ran properly. Looking back now, there were only twenty to thirty meters left. If he was really about to be ahead for one lap, how could he bear it later? Wang Ye looked at the few guys who were accelerating in front of him, or rather, it was not just them. Their acceleration was also driving the ones in front of them. His breathing was a little heavy, but Wang Ye, who opened his mouth to breathe, revealed a smile. Do these guys still want to struggle? Was it useful? After adjusting his breathing, Wang Ye sped up his footsteps again when a recruit happened to turn around in front of him. Under the terrified eyes of the recruit, Wang Ye quickened his pace again. ¡°What the!¡± In front of them, the soldier of the 3rd platoon team who was running immediately cursed out in grief and indignation. His reaction also made a few others running around him turn around. At this moment, they felt a chill in their hearts. ¡°It¡¯s five kilometers. If you run this fast, will you be able to run the whole thing?¡± Someone took a deep breath. After holding his breath, he turned around and shouted at Wang Ye in one breath. This was too much. They felt that Wang Ye had done it on purpose. They knew that Wang Ye¡¯s results were good and his stamina was good. But even if you have good stamina, you can¡¯t squander it like this, right? They were on the sixth lap, while Wang Ye was already on the seventh lap. In other words, Wang Ye had almost finished running 3,000 meters. More importantly, it had only been about ten minutes or even less than that. It was equivalent to saying that Wang Ye was treating 5,000 meters as 3,000 meters. This was a very helpless thing for the other people running. What was even more despairing was that they couldn¡¯t even run three thousand meters that fast. However, now was not the time to consider this matter. What he was talking about now was the 5000-meter run, which was 2,000 meters more than the 3,000-meter run. If you run like this, there will still be 2,000 meters behind you. What will he do later? If Wang Ye was running alone now, they might gloat at the fact that he had exhausted too much of his stamina and couldn¡¯t run anymore. But now, they were running together! Regardless of whether he could still run later, it was embarrassing to be lapped by someone now. At this moment, Wang Ye also heard the person cursing. Slightly stunned, Wang Ye held his breath and quickened his pace again. He didn¡¯t reply as he was too lazy. Later, he would use the facts to tell them how he finished the entire race. Of course, the rest of the people in front were still struggling. Even if they knew that accelerating now would ruin their running rhythm and increase their stamina consumption, they couldn¡¯t bear to be lapped. This was a humiliation. The shame of a soldier. Of course, it wasn¡¯t that no one was lying flat. For example, in the team, after the soldiers of the fourth company turned around and looked at Wang Ye, they continued to run at their own pace, completely unaffected. They were used to it. Wang Ye did the same thing back at their Iron Bones Hero Regiment. From the 400-meter obstacle that made everyone despair to the 8km run, it also made everyone despair. To lead by an entire lap? When they ran eight kilometers, they were already used to being behind by an entire lap. Even the soldiers of the 4th Company couldn¡¯t help but laugh when they saw the other companies and even the other district teams running past them with red faces. These lads were too young! They were only a bit into the run and they couldn¡¯t stand it? Can¡¯t take it anymore? Of course, there were also soldiers from the 4th Company who thought of themselves. Back then, when they first started running with Wang Ye, they were also like this. Once upon a time- A soldier of the 4th Company looked at the soldiers of the other companies who were faster than him, his eyes full of reminiscence. ¡°Wang Ye, how about¡­ Why don¡¯t we slow down and chase them away¡­Run for a while to relieve some of our pressure!¡± When the seventh lap was about to end, Wang Ye finally caught up to the two veterans from behind. Fourth company. These two weren¡¯t originally running at the back, but the group behind them couldn¡¯t stand the stimulation of Wang Ye catching up and forcing themselves to speed up and run to the front. Therefore, the two of them were now at the bottom. When Wang Ye ran to the two of them, one of them was panting heavily, but he was grinning. His voice wasn¡¯t loud, and the other companies running in front definitely couldn¡¯t hear him clearly. Don¡¯t, that¡¯s too bad. It won¡¯t be good if you really can¡¯t finish running and get eliminated!¡± Wang Ye¡¯s aura was also a little heavy, but it wasn¡¯t a problem for him to speak. ¡°What the hell are you guys talking about? Wang Ye, continue running. And the two of you, don¡¯t you know that you¡¯re at the bottom?¡± Ji Qing Lin stood on the side of the track a few dozen meters ahead. When he saw that Wang Ye had actually slowed down and was even turning his head to chat with the two soldiers from the fourth company, he was immediately speechless for a moment. At the same time, he couldn¡¯t help but roar. Immediately, Wang Ye hurriedly turned around, ¡°I¡¯ll run first!¡± Wang Ye didn¡¯t care about the two of them anymore. He quickly accelerated again and resumed his rhythm. The two of them also increased their speed slightly, but their rhythm did not change. They wouldn¡¯t listen to Ji Qing Lin¡¯s nonsense. They knew very well that they could run within twenty-one minutes. Just do it at their own pace. Looking at the guys in front of him, they were all running with all their might. Some of them were even competing with each other earlier. Later on, their stamina would definitely decrease and their speed would slow down. This was a long-distance run. Five kilometers was not four hundred meters or three kilometers. If they competed for a while and couldn¡¯t run anymore, their results would be ugly. As for now? They were already used to being provoked by Wang Ye in the Fourth Company, so they didn¡¯t care about being circled. Of course, the main person was Wang Ye. They would still care if someone else came to overtake them. However, the fastest of the others was still a hundred meters behind them. If they wanted to overtake them, they would need to go down at least one or two laps at their current speed. They were not in a hurry. ¡°You¡­ You really¡­ This is crazy!¡± Wang Ye finally surpassed the soldiers of the other teams in front of him. Seeing Wang Ye run past him and accelerate to run side by side for a while, the soldiers gritted their teeth and panted. After saying this with a flushed face, his footsteps slowed down. He had ruined it. The main thing was that he could not take it anymore. Running at Wang Ye¡¯s speed consumed too much energy. He felt that if he continued running like this, he would probably only need to run one lap before he would not be able to continue running. Therefore, he could only accept it and let Wang Ye win. With the first one, there would naturally be a second and a third. All of them were obviously very aggrieved. They had just finished six laps and were about to enter the seventh lap when Wang Ye was ahead by an entire lap. The excitement was something they had never experienced before in their own company. But now, they could only accept their fate. After being chased by Wang Ye for more than half a circle and accelerating until now, their legs were really weak. They couldn¡¯t take it anymore and stopped speeding. ¡°This Wang Ye is indeed a good seedling!¡± Xiao Lian was now standing with the instructor. Seeing the situation on the track, he could not help but speak. ¡°Hehe, the Iron Bones Hero Regiment really picked up a treasure.¡± ¡°Of course, they also stepped on thunder!¡± The instructor also smiled and added. Immediately, Xiao Lian¡¯s smile froze. ¡°Let¡¯s not talk about that disappointing thing!¡± Xiao Lian looked at the instructor and stopped the topic. Then, he raised his hand to look at the time. ¡°Ten and a half minutes. Wang Ye has already finished running eight laps. How much do you think he can run in the end?¡± ¡°If we can maintain it, there¡¯s hope for us to reach within seventeen minutes!¡± ¡°I think it¡¯s possible. Even if it¡¯s not possible, this result is a little exaggerated!¡± After a pause, Xiao Lian spoke again, ¡°It seems like the division headquarters are planning to organize a martial arts competition. It might be announced soon. If he can make it to 17 minutes, our division will definitely be in the top three!¡± ¡°What a freak. The key is that this isn¡¯t his strongest point. The 400-meter obstacle course is his forte. The new recruit even broke their regiment¡¯s record. That result, tsk tsk¡­ Not to mention our division, our army can probably do whatever they want!¡± ¡°All, yes, my head hurts!¡± As Xiao Lian spoke with a smile, he suddenly rubbed his temples helplessly. ¡°Oh?¡± Looking at Wan Yi¡¯s puzzled gaze, he smiled and said, ¡°You know, I actually prefer to train with everyone and motivate them personally. But now that Wang Ye is here, how can I do that and still do better than the rest?¡± ¡°Haha!¡± At this moment, the instructor smiled happily.. Chapter 280 - Chapter 280: The District Leaders Insolence Chapter 280: The District Leader¡¯s Insolence Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°All -¡± Some of the people on the track were not just flushing, but their eyes were also crimson. They were about to go crazy when they saw the figure chasing after them. It was not the first lap. If he was overtaken again, he could be ahead for two laps. Who could take this? The army was a place where all kinds of competitive atmosphere was particularly intense. Although it was uncomfortable to be surrounded by him, they also thought that he was a beast. One of them was able to report to the teacher and was now the only private in the teaching team. It was fine as long as he was a little special. But this was the second lap! How could he endure it? Therefore, all of them held back their strength and began to speed up. No one was in the mood to scold Wang Ye or say anything about him. Because at this point, everyone had already abandoned the idea that Wang Ye wouldn¡¯t be able to finish running like this. This was a beast. It was really unknown where so much physical strength was hidden in that not-so-sturdy body. It was almost 12 laps, and he would finish in less than one lap. However, looking at his current speed, there was no sign of him slowing down. In fact, not only did Wang Ye¡¯s footsteps not slow down, but he was also slowly increasing his speed. Because he realized that he seemed to be a little conservative. He had gotten used to running eight kilometers with weights during his runs back in the Iron Bones Hero Regiment. Today, he came back to run five kilometers. Although his pace had increased, Wang Ye¡¯s physical strength had actually increased during this period of time compared to when he was in the next consecutive run. Therefore, Wang Ye realized that he was still a little conservative. His stamina was enough to make him run faster. ¡°All-¡± The screams from the side made Wang Ye unable to help but glance at him. Looking at the way the other party was looking at him with red eyes, Wang Ye took a deep breath and gave him a thumbs-up with a smile on his face. He didn¡¯t say anything, but the meaning of this gesture was obvious. This made the eyes of the soldiers of the second platoon, who had just been overtaken by Wang Ye for the second round, widen even more. However, Wang Ye ignored him. He turned around and continued running. In the last half of the lap, it was impossible to beat everyone twice. Some of them were not slow, and some of them had never been lapped by Wang Ye. However, he couldn¡¯t lap everyone twice. He still had some ideas about trapping the ten or twenty people who were running slowly in front of him. With this thought in mind, Wang Ye quickened his pace again. Xiao Lian, who was waiting at the finish line, was stunned. It had already been twelve laps. How could he continue to speed up at the end of the five-kilometer journey? Suddenly, the instructor at the side interrupted him from looking at Wang Ye, ¡°Look at those from the Iron Blood Hero Regiment. Their speed hasn¡¯t slowed down at all. They¡¯re catching up from behind and are constantly surpassing the others.¡± ¡°It seemed that the amount of physical training for their regiment should be quite a lot!¡± Xiao Lian followed his words and looked up. Indeed, the speed and momentum of the other members of the regiment were not bad. However, he was not surprised by this. Looking at Wan Yi, he said, ¡°It¡¯s normal that you don¡¯t know much about the other regiment since it¡¯s your first year here.¡± ¡°The fourth company belonged to the Razor Sharp Company of the Iron Bones Hero Regiment. It was not surprising that they had good stamina.¡± Wan Yi smiled and nodded, ¡°That¡¯s true. Those with this kind of title are not normal people. They are all physical maniacs.¡± After saying that, he looked at Wang Ye, ¡°Wang Ye is about to finish running. Let¡¯s get ready.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Xiao Lian took a few steps to the finish line and raised the timer in his hand. Even though they were all in the same squadron today, they still had to keep track of time. However, the timing would not be very accurate. In other words, other than the first few, if the later few arrived at the same time, it was normal for them to have a difference of one or two seconds. However, this was not a big problem. It was just a probe. It was fine as long as no one failed. ¡°Quick, quick, quick! Run faster!¡± At the finish line, Ji Qing Lin suddenly shouted at Wang Ye, who was less than a hundred meters away. Beside him, the other two district leaders were expressionless. They stood there as if they did not hear him. However, it was impossible for them not to hear it as they were not deaf. They just didn¡¯t want to give this person a chance to show off. What¡¯s so great about it? He was not the one that trained him, he just happened to be lucky enough Wang Ye was now part of his platoon. The two of them felt a little sour in their hearts. Finally, Wang Ye was getting closer and closer. ¡°16 minutes and 38 seconds!¡± When Wang Ye ran past, Xiao Lian pulled a long face and announced the result with a serious expression. He didn¡¯t smile because of Wang Ye¡¯s results. He didn¡¯t even look at Wang Ye. His eyes were only focused on the track. However, he could pretend, but Ji Qing Lin couldn¡¯t. He ran over with a smile and supported Wang Ye, who had just finished running. Then, he said with a smile, ¡°Nicely done. Take a break and work hard again next time.¡± Wang Ye was covered in sweat, but he was also smiling. While panting heavily, Wang Ye turned his head to look at Ji Qing Lin, who was smiling as if he was a different person from before. At this moment, a sentence suddenly appeared in Wang Ye¡¯s mind. ¡°I still like your unruly look yesterday. Can you go back to normal?¡± Of course, Wang Ye definitely wouldn¡¯t say it. ¡°Seventeen minutes and eighteen seconds!¡± Finally, half a minute after Wang Ye finished running, the second place came. Moreover, the third place had arrived at about the same time as him. After that, seven more returned within a minute. In other words, including Wang Ye, all the top ten students of this batch of teaching team were within 18 minutes. At this moment, even if Ji Qing Lin wanted to pretend to be serious in front of others, he still couldn¡¯t put on an act. Among the top ten, the first platoon actually took up six spots. Among them, the Iron Blood regiment members and Wang Ye took up four spots. The Iron Blood Hero Regiment Fourth Company was the result of high-intensity physical training. Now, after coming to the teaching team to compare, the gap between them and the other companies was still reflected. Of course, the Iron Blood Hero Regiment Four Company did have some that did not achieve top places. Some people had indeed trained their endurance, but endurance did not represent speed. The rhythm of their running was just decent. If they could run at this speed for eight kilometers, they could only run at this pace for five kilometers. Once they sped up, they would lose their rhythm, and then it would be difficult for them to run later on, and their results would even be worse. ¡°Eighteen minutes and three¡­ Eighteen¡­¡± Xiao Lian stood at the finish line, looking at the time and reporting the results one by one. The instructor was holding a folder and a pen, and taking notes. There was no need to report their names. As an instructor, he had already recorded everyone¡¯s names and some simple information before they came. One after another, more than a hundred people, none of them failed. The faster ones, such as Wang Ye, finished in 16 minutes and 30 seconds. The last one was almost twenty-two minutes. Of course, this didn¡¯t mean that this soldier was useless. This was mainly related to the situation of each company. Some companies usually do not run this much. For example, the border defense company would not run five kilometers. Some of them were at the border outposts and did not have any training grounds. Their daily mission was to cross mountains and patrol. How could they train like this? Therefore, it was understandable that his running results were a little bad. ¡°Beep, beep, beep-¡± When everyone had finished running, Xiao Lian only allowed the last one to rest for about half a minute before he whistled again. He didn¡¯t say anything and immediately led everyone to another location. There was only one afternoon to figure out all the recruits and their stamina. Although there were not many events today, unlike the recruit assessment, time was still very tight. Standing long jump, horizontal bar pull-ups, 100-meter sprint, grenade throwing. The five foundational tests were one after another. Naturally, Wang Ye¡¯s performance was particularly eye-catching in every aspect. Wang Ye jumped a full 2.93 meters in the standing long jump. Wang Ye did more horizontal bar pull-ups than during the recruit assessment. This time, he did 47 of them in one go. It was mainly because he had been digging holes frequently during this period of time that his arm strength had increased. As for the grenade throw, it was known that Wang Ye could only throw 60 meters before. This time, the increase in his arm strength also led to an increase in his score. He threw 68 meters in one go. Although the teaching team consisted of the elites of three regiments, they were only first-class soldiers and soldiers who had just become sergeants. Some of them were really good. Three of them threw grenades more than 60 meters away, and there was also a thin soldier from Platoon 3 who pulled 41 in the pull-up. However, he could not continue beyond that. The first place in all five categories was taken by Wang Ye. This made Ji Qing Lin, who had been trying his best to maintain a serious face in front of the soldiers below, unable to help but break into a smile every time he was with the other two platoon captains. Of course, this smile only appeared when he was with the other two platoon captains. The assessment ended. When he faced the members of the first platoon, his expression was still very serious. ¡°How embarrassing!¡± He led the first platoon to the side and looked at the crowd. His first sentence with a long face was not a praise. Even with a discerning eye, one could tell that the first Platoon team had been in the limelight in today¡¯s assessment. Not only had Wang Ye taken first place in the five events, but the others had also performed well. Their overall results were definitely the best among the three platoons. But now, he still said things like that. This was because although the first platoon¡¯s overall performance today was good, it didn¡¯t mean that there was no one to pull them down. After the pull-ups, there were twelve pass-lines. This was also the event that had the most people failing today. There were also two people from Platoon One who failed in this event. One of them only did eight pull-ups, and the other couldn¡¯t go up when he pulled the tenth. The two of them were judged to be unqualified. In addition, there was another person from Platoon One who managed to run 15 seconds in the loom sprint and was also disqualified. However, this soldier¡¯s 5km performance was very good. He was one of the six in the top ten of the first platoon. Wang Ye estimated that he probably wouldn¡¯t be sent back. As for the other two, it was hard to say. Their performance in other projects was not very outstanding. Although it was only pull-ups, it was still a failure. ¡°I won¡¯t say much. The teaching team should be a place where elites without obvious shortcomings exist. The three of you have shortcomings.¡± Ji Qing Lin paused for a moment, not caring about the three soldiers who were worried. This time, he finally looked at Wang Ye. ¡°In this investigation, the vice leader of platoon three, Wang Ye, performed very well. Everyone, give him a round of applause.¡± When Ji Qing Lin said this, he still maintained a serious expression, as if he wasn¡¯t the one grinning every time Wang Ye took first place¡­. Chapter 281 - Chapter 281: Retreat! Chapter 281: Retreat! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Captain, will Huang Jie and the others really be sent back?¡± The platoons were dismissed, and the others returned to their dormitories. Wang Ye thought for a moment but didn¡¯t follow them. Instead, after greeting Song Fu, he left the team and came to Ji Qing Lin. This was because one of the students in Platoon Three failed to do pull-ups. Huang Jie, from the Ninth Company. Although they didn¡¯t know each other before yesterday, they were still in the same regiment and platoon. He was still the platoon vice leader, so he naturally had to fight for the members of the class. At the very least, he had to ask about the situation. Seeing how nervous he was just now, Wang Ye didn¡¯t know how to comfort him even if he followed him back. Ji Qing Lin glanced at the team from Platoon One who had left, then looked at Wang Ye, ¡°Actually, I don¡¯t think so!¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Wang Ye widened his eyes and looked at him. Ji Qing Lin smiled, ¡°Actually, the investigation said that those who did not meet the requirements would be returned, but it¡¯s impossible to really implement it.¡± After a pause, he continued to look at Wang Ye and said, ¡°If it¡¯s just a single failure, other reasons will be considered.¡± ¡°For example, the soldier¡¯s unit might result in their failure.¡± ¡°Some troops did not have enough training intensity because of themselves. Naturally, they needed to consider more.¡± Wang Ye understood this point. For example, the border defense company of his regiment didn¡¯t have the conditions to train because of their mission and location. Wang Ye understood and didn¡¯t say anything. Ji Qing Lin looked at Wang Ye again and said with a smile, ¡°Of course, 1 said that he wouldn¡¯t be sent back, but it has something to do with you too!¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± This time, Wang Ye made a sound of confusion. Was it related to him? ¡°Actually, it¡¯s a test,¡± Ji Qing Lin said with a smile, ¡°But you have to know that a test is a test, and a test is also a competition.¡± ¡°The army was a place full of competition, but at the same time, it was also a place where teamwork mattered.¡± ¡°The overall score of a platoon would affect the outcome of the retreat.¡± Pausing again, he continued, ¡°If our platoon performed well today and got the first place among the three platoons, then as long as the soldiers in our regional team didn¡¯t perform too badly, or fail in two or three events, and only in the individual events, then they wouldn¡¯t be eliminated from our platoon.¡± Looking at Wang Ye¡¯s stunned expression, he continued with a smile, ¡°In this assessment, the second platoon¡¯s performance was the worst, so the soldiers from their platoon will be considered first, and then the soldiers from our platoon, and the third platoon will be considered last.¡± ¡°However, your company is definitely not stupid. If you are not good enough, they will not send you here to try your luck. If a soldier is not good enough, wouldn¡¯t he be embarrassing the company they came from?¡± ¡°Therefore, the final result was certain that the people who retreated would only be chosen from the second platoon!¡± Wang Ye was speechless. He didn¡¯t expect that the teaching team would be so particular about this. Of course, Ji Qing Lin¡¯s words weren¡¯t hard to understand, and he had already gotten a satisfactory answer. ¡°I understand, Captain. I¡¯ll go back now!¡± Wang Ye immediately smiled and said. ¡°Yes, go and rest for a while. Remind everyone not to run around. Also¡­¡± At this point, he obviously hesitated for a moment, but in the end, he still smiled and said, ¡°Do you smoke?¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Wang Ye was preparing to leave, so when he said that, Wang Ye tilted his head and looked at him. Ji Qing Lin looked at Wang Ye¡¯s expression and smiled, ¡°If you smoke, I will allow you to smoke three cigarettes a day. Of course, you are not allowed to bring anyone else to smoke!¡± ¡°Hehe, alright!¡± Wang Ye smiled and agreed immediately. The teaching team was a non-smoking unit. Everyone knew this before they came. This was because this place was the same as the recruit company. They needed to strengthen their physical strength. Wang Ye didn¡¯t plan on smoking at first. He usually wouldn¡¯t smoke unless someone tempted him. However, he would not reject the privilege now. ¡°Then that¡¯s it. Go back!¡± ¡°Yes, thank you, Captain!¡± Wang Ye thanked him with a smile. After that, he turned around and ran. ¡°The comprehensive results of today¡¯s assessment are out.¡± After dinner, the entire squadron gathered again. Standing at the dormitory building, Xiao Lian looked around at everyone and said, ¡°In this preliminary assessment, the first company is worthy of praise, especially comrade Wang Ye from the third platoon. He got first place in all five categories.¡± The crowd applauded. The first platoon standing in front was obviously clapping very enthusiastically. When Wang Ye heard that, the applause from the second platoon behind him became a little weak. Of course, it was impossible for Wang Ye to argue with them. Or rather, he understood why their applause was so weak. Of course, after Ji Qing Lin finished his investigation today, he didn¡¯t scold the first platoon, but that didn¡¯t mean that the other platoon leaders wouldn¡¯t scold the rest. In fact, when the three platoons were separated, Wang Ye and the others could still hear the cursing of the other two platoon captains even though they were separated by half the training ground. Moreover, the platoon captain of the second district team would definitely tell them that his district team wanted to contract the retreat quota. Under such circumstances, it would be strange if they could applaud Wang Ye. ¡°Next, I will announce an order!¡± Xiao Lian didn¡¯t say much. After praising the first platoon and Wang Ye, he raised a folder in his hand. At this moment, the hearts of the people in the second platoon were racing, and their faces were obviously filled with nervousness. Of course, there were also people from the other platoons who were equally nervous. For example, Huang Jie, who was two people away from Wang Ye. Although Wang Ye had brought Ji Qing Lin¡¯s words back, he was still very worried. He still failed in one of the tests. Now that things had come to this, it would be strange if he wasn¡¯t nervous. ¡°In accordance with the 2010 training guidelines and training plan for the commanders, the team has decided to return the following three cadets to their original units after discussion and discussion based on the results of the physical examination and physical performance assessment!¡± Xiao Lian looked up at everyone. He saw the people in the first platoon in front of him relieved of a heavy burden and also saw the pale faces of people in the second platoon. ¡°Team 2, Miao Sen Yan. Team 2, Zhang Xiao Hu. Team 2, Li Jiang Hui.¡± As Xiao Lian said the names, three people from the second platoon, who were originally tanned, turned pale as if they had been seriously ill. At this moment, Wang Ye turned around in the queue and saw the three of them. He sympathized with them a little, but he couldn¡¯t change anything. Because this was the law. This was how the army was. If they couldn¡¯t accomplish something sometimes, they simply couldn¡¯t. Mercy was unnecessary here. At this moment, Xiao Lian, who was in front of them, spoke again. Immediately, Wang Ye and the others hurriedly turned around and stood still. ¡°Considering that the training hasn¡¯t started yet, and the three of them haven¡¯t officially entered the training team to start training, we won¡¯t lower the flag this time.¡± Xiao Lian closed the folder after he finished speaking. The Platoon Leader of Platoon Two shouted at the group with a dark face, ¡°The three of you, step forward!¡± Then, after the three students stepped out, the student epaulets that they had worn yesterday were taken off. Their original military ranks were returned to them. The three of them were all first-class soldiers. He did not know which company they were from, as Xiao Lian did not mention it earlier. But that was not important now. After their military ranks were restored, someone took them away. They didn¡¯t know if they would be sent back overnight or if their original company would come to pick them up, but Wang Ye and the others had no time to care about them now. Xiao Lian waited for them to leave before leading the team into action. From the dormitory building, he brought them to the canteen where everyone had just finished their meal. ¡°Why did he bring us to the cafeteria?¡± ¡°They won¡¯t give us extra food right? We don¡¯t have the appetite now after what had just happened.¡± In the queue, after Xiao Lian left, someone beside Wang Ye muttered softly. ¡°Pay attention to formation discipline!¡± Wang Ye reminded in a low voice. He did not know what Xiao Lian was doing now, but the three platoon leaders were still standing by the side! ¡°Hmph hmph Soon, something that stunned Wang Ye and the others happened. The sound of a pig squealing could be heard from the side of the cafeteria. Not long after, something happened that made Wang Ye and the others widen their eyes. A few soldiers from the kitchen squad pushed an iron cage and followed Xiao Lian to the front of everyone. Wang Ye and the others saw that there were actually three small pigs in the iron cage.. Chapter 282 - Chapter 282: Human and Pig as One Chapter 282: Human and Pig as One Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Gululu ¡°Hmph hmph-¡± The three little pigs were not big. Now that they were being stared at by someone in the iron cage, the three hundred little pigs were obviously very uneasy. They were wandering around in the iron cage and whining at the same time. ¡°Are you curious why I pushed the pig out for you to see?¡± When Xiao Lian returned to the crowd, he had a smile on his face as he shouted at them. ¡°Yes, sir! Some of them didn¡¯t say anything, but most of them responded honestly. ¡°Haha, 1 know you guys are curious!¡± Xiao Lian laughed. As soon as he finished laughing, he suddenly shouted, ¡°Sun Da Neng!¡± Here! A voice came from the front of Platoon One. ¡°Wen Qi! Xiao Lian called out another person¡¯s name. ¡°Here! This person was from the second platoon, and Wang Ye and the others had already reacted. Both of them had failed the assessment today. For example, Sun Da Neng from his platoon was actually the one who only did eight pull-ups. And the one from Platoon 2 failed his pull-ups and only did nine. This was probably not a good thing! Wang Ye muttered in his heart. ¡°Jiang Zhi Hao!¡± At this moment, Xiao Lian called out the third name. Unsurprisingly, there was someone from the third platoon who failed the individual assessment. Xiao Lian shouted the names of the three people and looked at everyone. Then, he raised his hand and pointed at the metal cage beside him. ¡°Our teaching team has always had a tradition.¡± At this point, he revealed an obvious smile. ¡°Do you know what it is?¡± No! Wang Ye also responded. He actually had some guesses. It should have something to do with the pigs in the iron cage in front of him, and it should be related to the three people who were called out just now, but he was not sure what they were going to do. However, Xiao Lian immediately revealed the mystery, ¡°It¡¯s actually very simple. Our teaching team will have an assessment every week.¡± ¡°There were theories and physical abilities.¡± ¡°However, no matter what assessment it is, we will make a collar for the three people at the bottom every week with your company number and your name.¡± He paused for a moment and looked around at everyone before continuing with a smile, ¡°After you put it on, this pig will share your names in the future.¡± ¡°For the next week, you have to serve it three meals a day and bathe it.¡± ¡°Of course, you also have to clean the pig that you are responsible for!¡± Xiao Lian was smiling, but the three soldiers who were called out widened their eyes and looked bitter. Pig, sharing your name? They will also be adding their company¡¯s name? Was this considered an insult? ¡°Report!¡± Jiang Zhi Hao from Platoon Three couldn¡¯t help but ask. ¡°Speak!¡± Xiao Lian looked at him. At this moment, the smile on his face instantly disappeared. Wang Ye cursed in his heart. What a two-face, he flipped it over just like that. Jiang Zhi Hao from Platoon 3 was obviously shocked by the change in his expression, but he still said, ¡°Captain, you can add my name, but can you not add my company number?¡± ¡°That¡¯s because this isn¡¯t just my number. It belongs to my company. I can¡¯t represent my company!¡± he said in a weak voice. ¡°You can represent your company!¡± As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Lian pulled a long face and said, ¡°This is the teaching team. You have brought your flags with you.¡± ¡°Here, you are representing your respective companies.¡± Pausing for a moment, Xiao Lian continued in a deep voice, ¡°If you feel that this method will bring shame to your company, then you should work hard and strive to get rid of the fact that your squadron is at the bottom as soon as possible.¡± At this point, he looked at everyone and shouted, ¡°Let me tell you, pigs are not that easy to raise.¡± ¡°The teaching team will only let one of you hang your name on a pig for two weeks at most.¡± ¡°If the third time is still you, then I¡¯m sorry!¡± Xiao Lian pointed at the pig in the cage and said, ¡°Then you can¡¯t even share your name with a pig.¡± ¡°A person who has been at the bottom for three consecutive weeks, 1 believe that even a pig would definitely not be willing to use your name again, understand?¡± His words were very insulting, and naturally, it made many people who were not at the top of their level panic. Jiang Zhi Hao wanted to open his mouth again, but Xiao Lian did not give him the chance. He looked at the crowd and shouted again, ¡°Maybe some of you think that this kind of thing is a disgrace to your company and an insult to you.¡± ¡°Let me tell you, you are the ones who are smearing your company¡¯s reputation.¡± ¡°Moreover, this was not an insult.¡± ¡°Humiliating you is because you have the ability, but if I look down on you, it¡¯s an insult.¡± ¡°But now, it¡¯s because your results are disappointing.¡± ¡°What right do you have to complain about being wronged and say that I insulted you?¡± His words rendered everyone speechless. ¡°Let me tell you, if you really can¡¯t handle this and think that you¡¯re trash and will definitely be at the bottom in the future, and can¡¯t accept this method, then it¡¯s better to leave now.¡± ¡°The three who left just now might still be waiting at the gate for their company¡¯s car to pick them up.¡± ¡°You can catch up now. If you¡¯re in the same company, you can take the car together!¡± No one made a sound. Although some people were nervous, no one wanted to leave, including Jiang Zhi Hao and the other two. It was embarrassing to share a name with a pig, and it was embarrassing to bring the company along. However, it would be equally embarrassing if they withdrew now. Therefore, perseverance, hard work, and striving to get out of the bottom was the main thing. ¡°Are the three of you leaving?¡± Xiao Lian shouted at the three of them. ¡°Report, I¡¯m not leaving!¡± Sun Da Neng from Platoon One shouted. ¡°Report, I¡¯m not leaving either!¡± Wen Qi from Platoon 2 also shouted. In the end, Jiang Zh Hao from the third platoon was the same. ¡°Alright, if you¡¯re not leaving, then step forward!¡± Xiao Lian ordered. After the three of them stepped out, a staff member at the side handed them three collars. There was a sign on it, and it was very eye-catching. It said XX Regiment, XX Company, and their names. ¡°Take your collars, then pick a pig brother to share your name and help it put on the collar!¡± At this moment, the faces of Sun Da Neng and the other two turned red. Although they didn¡¯t want to leave, this situation was really embarrassing. But the three of them had no choice but to follow orders. They led the collar with his name on it to the iron cage. Of course, they didn¡¯t pick anything. After the soldiers of the kitchen squad opened the cage with a smile, the three of them randomly picked one. The three of them each took out a piglet that weighed about ten pounds. After hugging it tightly, they put the collars on them. ¡°Alright, that¡¯s all for today. The three of you will be learning how to feed your pig brothers with the same name for the next week. As for the others, go are dismissed.¡± ¡°Platoon 1¡­¡± ¡°Platoon 2! The three platoon captains started to shout after he finished speaking. ¡°Son, have you started your training at the teaching team?¡± ¡°The training starts tomorrow!¡± Wang Ye replied with a smile. After the evening news ended, everyone who had confirmed that they were going to receive training was allowed to make phone calls tonight. There was a row of public phone booths on the side of the dormitory building. The phone cards bought by the old army could also be used. Just plug it in and it can be used. Now, Wang Ye was holding a phone, and his mother was sitting opposite him. ¡°Sigh, it¡¯s a pity that you can¡¯t come back. Tomorrow, the armed forces will be sending good news. Your father has invited many friends to witness it.¡± Wang Ye was instantly speechless. On the first day of the May Day holiday, Wang Ye had used the company¡¯s mobile phone to call his mother. He said that the good news was coming. This was the third-class merit that Wang Ye had obtained from the recruit¡¯s assessment and breaking the 400-meter record. It wasn¡¯t as difficult to promote as the first third-class martial art. This third-class merit was already being publicized by the regiment. Therefore, after he gave the medal, he did not immediately give the good news. The regiment commander had said that the regiment had decided to contact the local armed forces for this medal. At that time, Wang Jian Jun didn¡¯t wait for Wang Ye to refuse and directly agreed. Seeing that he had agreed so quickly, Wang Ye didn¡¯t have any other thoughts. However, now that the good news was about to arrive, he did not expect Old Wang to have such a big reaction. He even invited many friends to witness it. Wang Ye was a little embarrassed. The fundamental issue was that he believed it was improper to make a big deal out of a third-class citizen. If there were too many people, it would be a little too show-off. If he really wanted to show off, he would at least get a second-class merit. Unfortunately, his second-class merit did not receive any good news, so he could not publicize it like this.. Wanna gift the story? Try one. Chapter 283 - Chapter 283: The Arrival of an Uninvited Guest Chapter 283: The Arrival of an Uninvited Guest Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Chi- Bang ~¡± ¡°Crackle-¡± In the morning, at the entrance of Wang Ye¡¯s villa, fireworks were being set off. In addition to the fireworks, there were also long firecrackers on the ground. ¡°Haha! Congratulations, congratulations!¡± ¡°Haiss, my kid is indeed not cut out for studying. He¡¯s just a playboy. I¡¯ll send him to the army now and let him have his fun!¡± ¡°Haha, hey, President Liu, you¡¯re welcome¡­¡± Wang Jian Jun was dressed in a suit as he appeared at the villa. He was grinning as he welcomed several buddies that he had invited at this time. He felt proud. Wang Jian Jun¡¯s reputation as a tiger father with a spoiled son had spread in his circle before. For a long time, when friends met and talked about their children, he felt embarrassed. Since the beginning of the year, Wang Ye had provided honorable service in this circumstance. His reputation was further enhanced when he was later asked by the army to take part in the merit award ceremony and the recruit graduation assessment. However, that was not a way to show off to his friends. Therefore, he was still not satisfied. However, today¡¯s opportunity has come. The meritorious service report was sent all the way here. Although it was only a third-class merit, it was still a merit. It was only in this day and age that the third-class meritorious service was not given a plaque as grandly as in the later generations. If not, Wang Jian Jun would unquestionably be even more arrogant now. He might do a lot more than just inviting some of his pals and lighting off some fireworks as he is today. If there really was a plaque, Old Wang would probably hold a grand banquet today. In a foreign land, compared to the hustle and bustle of his hometown. The current Wang Ye was so quiet that even his breathing could be heard. The entire squadron was now standing on the training ground. It was drizzling, but no one was wearing any raincoats. This morning, after the official training mobilization meeting, the first class of the drill time was to stand in the military posture. They didn¡¯t say how long they would stand there. There was only the initial order and then everyone stood still. On the side, the three platoon captains were wandering around the team. ¡°Is this how a soldier should stand?¡± ¡°Waist¡­Your neck-¡± Occasionally, a voice could be heard from the higher-ups. These were the voices of the three platoon captains. This was to correct everyone¡¯s standing posture. After the new recruits left the company, other than some specific troops, such as the guard platoon in the police reconnaissance company, they would also train in this posture. In other units, military posture training was actually just standing guard. Some companies had more people than positions. For example, Wang Ye¡¯s company had more than 100 people, but because they belonged to the team base, they didn¡¯t need to be responsible for the outer posts. They only stood in the inner posts of their own company. Under such circumstances, these soldiers who had not been doing this for more than a year, or even more than two years, were once again standing on the training ground. It wasn¡¯t an exaggeration to say that even without Wang Ye, any private who had just left the company could stand better than them. Fortunately, there was only a small problem with their posture. The drizzling water flowed down from the brim of the helmet, past their cheeks, and also down from their eyebrows. Their vision was a little blurry because of the rain, and their bodies were wet from the rain. Coupled with the cold wind blowing, their lips turned purple from the cold. However, everyone was holding on. This wasn¡¯t a one-man battle. Standing here now was representing their company and regiment to compete with other companies and regiments. If they fell, they would lose the reputation of their company. Everyone knew very well that if you fell now, the platoon captain and squadron leader standing at the side would definitely not be kind. On the contrary, they would definitely give them a good scolding. Therefore, they were all holding on. The whole morning lasted until lunchtime before the military posture ended. At noon, according to the schedule, the teaching team also had a lunch break. But the reality was impossible. Internal affairs methods. To put it bluntly, the teaching team was a place to strengthen the basic abilities of soldiers and train soldiers on how to lead troops and teach a class. Here, there won¡¯t be anything you haven¡¯t learned in the company. In fact, many things that the company taught were not taught here. A strengthened version of the recruit company, this was not a joke. In the teaching team, the only way to learn was to systematically change the way you learned. To put it simply, as a soldier, you only needed to learn a few things. For example, in military posture, you just need to know how to stand. As long as you can handle the internal affairs well, it¡¯s fine. But now, you have to change your way of thinking. Not only did you have to stand in a good military posture and do well in internal affairs, but you also had to teach others to stand in a good military posture and do well in internal affairs and other basic training. From being able to do to being able to speak, to being able to demonstrate, to being able to teach. This was the purpose of the teaching team. ¡°Brother Wang, lend me your lesson plan!¡± In the classroom, Jing Liang, who was beside Wang Ye, shamelessly called him brother Wang. Wang Ye looked at him and smiled, ¡°Same old rules. You can¡¯t copy it. 1 can show it to you. After reading it, you can write it yourself. You can¡¯t write the same thing.¡± ¡°Yes, yes, yes. Thank you, Brother Wang. Thank you, Brother Wang!¡± Jing Liang quickly reached out and took Wang Ye¡¯s notebook. As he took it, he thanked him, and the way he called him ¡®Brother Wang¡¯ was extremely smooth. It was hard to imagine that he was a first-class soldier, while Wang Ye was actually only a private. However, this kind of thing was extremely common in Platoon Three. The training had been going on for more than twenty days, and Wang Ye no longer had any duties, but no one in the platoon dared to ignore his existence. They had no choice! The position of the platoon leader and vice leader of the teaching team was rotated once a week. The platoon monitor was still okay. Everyone had the same foundation. Moreover, this was not a recruiting company after all. There were not many arrogant and unruly guys. Everyone here was very cooperative, so being the platoon leader was actually a relatively easy job. The main task was to do their own lesson plans well and then practice their eloquence. In comparison, the vice leader was actually a bigger headache for everyone. Because the vice platoon leader was in charge of studies and internal affairs. In this area, they were always a little weak after taking office. Every week, a few floating red flags would be evaluated, and these floating red flags were basically the work scope of the vice leader. The pressure was too much, but Wang Ye did a good job. Therefore, after they became vice-leaders, even if Wang Ye resigned from his position, they would often ask for advice. They even directly pulled Wang Ye along to help check on him. However, they were unable to address Wang Ye as vice leader after he resigned from his position. They might use his name to address him directly. It didn¡¯t seem sincere enough to ask others for a favor given the circumstances. Therefore, some people called Wang Ye Brother Wang, while others called him CEO Wang¡­ Anyway, everyone was wearing the same student epaulets now. Although they might have been a little embarrassed at the beginning, by now, they had already overcome any psychological burden. The notebook was borrowed, and there was still half an hour before class ended. The instructor on the podium was sitting in front of the computer, doing something unknown. Wang Ye was also a little bored for a moment. Looking at the computer in front of him, Wang Ye wanted to turn it on and watch a movie, but after thinking about it, he decided against it. It was class time now. Although he had received all kinds of preferential treatment because of his outstanding performance, it was not good to mess around in class openly. Looking around and seeing the others scratching their ears and cheeks as they wrote the lesson plan, Wang Ye smiled knowingly. He didn¡¯t cheat in this aspect because he didn¡¯t need to cheat in teaching plans. Some of the teaching methods were fixed and not difficult at all. The difficult part was to make you use your own thoughts to perfect the content. Thinking was not fixed and could not be turned into a skill. Of course, Wang Ye didn¡¯t need to use skills either. In his previous life, he had been in society for so long that he had even managed to get a small management position in some sales positions. Wang Ye didn¡¯t have any psychological burden in speaking or giving a speech. As for filling in the content according to the teaching framework, it wasn¡¯t a problem for Wang Ye, who had been baptized by society. ¡°Yes!¡± Suddenly, Wang Ye¡¯s eyes widened. As he looked around, his eyes swept outside, and saw someone coming. Of course, if it was the platoon captain or the squadron leader who came, Wang Ye wouldn¡¯t show any signs of glaring. What made him stare was that the person who came did not belong to the teaching team. Wu Jian Feng. The person who came was actually Old Wu. Wang Ye couldn¡¯t help but rub his eyes. What the hell? Why is he here? Chapter 284 - Chapter 284: Martial Arts Competition Chapter 284: Martial Arts Competition Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Wu Jian Feng actually came. Wang Ye rubbed his eyes to make sure that he wasn¡¯t seeing things. This fellow had also seen him now and was still smiling at him. ¡°Wang Ye, come out for a moment.¡± Wu Jian Feng did not come alone. The Company Leader was accompanying him. At this moment, the squadron leader looked at Wang Ye, who was looking at them and greeted him at the door with a smile. ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye stood up and agreed. ¡°Oh my god, Company Commander!¡± ¡°Why is the company commander here?¡± ¡°Hey, isn¡¯t this the Fourth Company Commander?¡± Due to the voices of Wang Ye and the squadron leader, the other soldiers on the teaching team who had been writing their lesson plans while scratching their cheeks and ears at this point turned to face the door. The others from different companies didn¡¯t know Wu Jian Feng. They were wondering who this unfamiliar captain was. However, many of the soldiers from Platoon One were cursing in their hearts. The eyes of those in the fourth company widened, and some of them even stood up with Wang Ye. ¡°Company commander!¡± Before Wang Ye could shout, someone shouted first. In the classroom, the instructor behind the podium pulled a long face, ¡°What are you doing? Is there any discipline?¡± Immediately, the other two soldiers of the 4th Company who had stood up in the classroom became a little nervous. ¡°Alright, you guys go to class first!¡± Wu Jian Feng stood outside the door and said. Then, he looked at Wang Ye who had walked in front of him, and turned around with a smile. Wang Ye immediately followed. For a moment, the classroom fell silent. This was not because everyone wanted to be quiet. In fact, if the old officer on the podium hadn¡¯t been staring at them with a dark face, this place would definitely have turned into a wet market. Why was the commander of the 4th Company here? He even came to look for Wang Ye? Everyone was curious. Of course, Wang Ye was also curious about this question. ¡°Captain, why are you here?¡± While they were still on the stairs, Wang Ye couldn¡¯t help but ask. ¡°What¡¯s wrong? I¡¯m here to see if you are doing well or bringing shame to the company!¡± Wu Jian Feng, who was walking with Xiao Lian, turned around. ¡°Haha!¡± Wang Ye smiled. Wang Ye definitely didn¡¯t believe his words. But he was really quite astonished to see him suddenly appear in front of him after not seeing him for more than 20 days. After following Wu Jian Feng downstairs and walking out of the teaching building, Wang Ye continued to follow Wu Jian Feng to a very familiar off-road vehicle parked not far away. The Company Leader did not follow. After he went downstairs, he greeted Wu Jian Feng and Wang Ye and left. When they arrived at the car, Wu Jian Feng smiled at Wang Ye and said, ¡°Get in the car!¡± ¡°Okau!¡± Wang Ye replied with a smile. He didn¡¯t know what Wu Jian Feng wanted to do or where he was taking him. But who cares? Wu Jian Feng wouldn¡¯t sell him. However, Wang Ye immediately knew that Wu Jian Feng actually didn¡¯t want to take him anywhere at all. He brought him to the car probably because he was unfamiliar with the place. He didn¡¯t dare to smoke on the roadside outside the camp, afraid that there would be pickets there. Now that he was in the car, he took out his cigarette. After lighting one, he pulled Wang Ye¡¯s hand and slapped it into his hand. ¡°I¡¯ll give you the award. You did a good job in the teaching team and didn¡¯t embarrass me!¡± Wu Jian Feng said with a smile. ¡°Captain, I¡¯ll just smoke one!¡± Wang Ye chuckled and took the cigarette. He took out a cigarette and put it in his mouth. ¡°Come!¡± Wu Jian Feng personally lit the fire and leaned over. Once again, Wang Ye enjoyed the treatment of a captain. Looking at him, Wang Ye nodded with a smile and then took a puff. ¡°Are you surprised?¡± Seeing Wang Ye spit out a mouthful of smoke, Wu Jian Feng smiled and said, ¡°Yes!¡± Wang Ye turned his head to look at him and nodded. This was nonsense. He had never thought that Wu Jian Feng would run over at this moment. It was indeed a big surprise. ¡°Haha, it¡¯s good to be surprised!¡± Wu Jian Feng laughed. He laughed and accelerated the vehicle. In reality, Wu Jian Feng had merely started the car and lowered the window to let the smoke out when he left Wang Ye wondering where he was taking him. After doing this, he turned off the engine and turned his head to look at Wang Ye with a smile. ¡°Actually, the Company Leader asked me to come to find you this time!¡± ¡°All?¡± ¡°Hehe, 1 said you did well.¡± ¡°You have no idea how delighted our regiment commander was to hear about how well you performed on the teaching team. He specifically requested that 1 invite you to his home for a drink on the night of your investigation!¡± Wang Ye was a little stunned. He looked at him without saying anything. Wu Jian Feng smiled again and said, ¡°Of course, I came here this time because 1 wanted to see you, and also because I really have something else to do!¡± ¡°What is it?¡± Wang Ye asked. Looking into Wang Ye¡¯s eyes, Wu Jian Feng restrained his smile and said, ¡°The division¡¯s subordinate has given the order. The division headquarters will hold the Strong Army Cup in July!¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Wang Ye¡¯s eyes immediately widened. He was energized. He was no longer the newbie from the recruit company. He naturally knew that he could make contributions by getting a ranking in a martial arts competition. ¡°Are there any more military competitions?¡± Wu Jian Feng smiled and said unhappily, ¡°You brat, are you looking down on the martial arts competition in the division?¡± ¡°Hehe, it¡¯s not that. It¡¯s just that, it¡¯s definitely better to be in the army!¡± In a division competition, one would only get first place and would only get third-class merit. However, in a group competition, one could get second-class merit. Third-class merit¡­ Alright, Wang Ye was indeed a little dissatisfied. Wu Jian Feng laughed and scolded, ¡°Don¡¯t think too much about it, kid. If you want to participate in the military¡¯s martial arts competition, you must first stand out in the division. Then, you will have a chance when the military organizes a martial arts competition!¡± ¡°Is there really going to be a military competition later?¡± Wang Ye¡¯s eyes lit up. He didn¡¯t even hear Wu Jian Feng¡¯s words about not thinking too much. Nonsense. He didn¡¯t even think about it. What was there to compete for? ¡°I don¡¯t know. It¡¯s only the order from the division headquarters, but even if there isn¡¯t one this year, there will definitely be one next year.¡± So you have to work hard at the division this time, understand?¡± ¡°Yes, I promise to complete the mission!¡± Sitting in the car, Wang Ye couldn¡¯t stand up, but his body was straight and he saluted with his hand that didn¡¯t hold a cigarette. After the ceremony, Wang Ye¡¯s serious expression relaxed. He looked at Wu Jian Feng and asked with a smile, ¡°About that, captain, what are the contents and events of the competition?¡± ¡°Infantry¡¯s physical abilities are combined into nine individual categories, as well as a group competition.¡± Wang Ye still looked at him in confusion and said, ¡°Nine?¡± ¡°Yes, nine!¡± Wu Jian Feng explained, ¡°Armed cross-country for five kilometers, 400 meters of obstacles, individual tactics, single and parallel bars, grenade throwing, a combination of light weapons and precision shooting, and finally, 100-meter freestyle!¡± ¡°There is still a swim competition?¡± Wang Ye was stunned. He had never learned that since he joined the army. The recruit¡¯s only experience in the water was during field training. But he didn¡¯t swim. It was fine if he just walked over. ¡°Yes!¡± Wu Jian Feng looked at Wang Ye and nodded, ¡°Guangzhou has a coastline, so our field troops basically have to undergo sea training.¡± ¡°In fact, this month, the company has been carrying out swimming training for the recruits.¡± ¡°Then what about me? Captain, is there any swimming training here?¡± Wang Ye was indeed a little confused. He knew how to swim. However, he only knew how to swim blindly. He had not gone through any systematic learning. He had learned it blindly from a group of friends when he was young. He had had enough of playing, but if he wanted to compete with someone who had learned from the system, he wouldn¡¯t even be able to use his skills if he didn¡¯t come into contact with them later on. In other words, he couldn¡¯t add points even if he wanted to. He could only watch others swim like dragons in the martial arts arena while he played like a dog in the water¡­ ¡°You don¡¯t know how to swim?¡± Wu Jian Feng looked at Wang Ye in surprise. ¡°I can swim, but I¡¯ve never practiced it. I only know how to swim in the water!¡± Wang Ye would never tell him that he only knew how to dog-paddle¡­ Wu Jian Feng smiled, ¡°That¡¯s not a big problem. Your teaching team has a swimming pool for training.¡± ¡°You may not have reached this stage yet, but since you want to participate in the division¡¯s martial arts competition, you can naturally inform them and let them train you in this aspect!¡± ¡°Actually, your teaching team should have received the notice as well. It¡¯s just that they haven¡¯t told you yet.¡± ¡°After all, the teaching team was made up of elite warriors from each company. The companies would definitely let some of them sign up for this kind of competition.¡± After a pause, he continued, ¡°Just like our Fourth Company. I will ask the others later.¡± ¡°If they want to participate, I¡¯ll get someone to pick you up in two days when you¡¯re free on the weekend.¡± ¡°Our company will organize a small competition first.¡± At this point, he looked at Wang Ye and paused for a moment before adding, ¡°Of course, you don¡¯t have to go back if you don¡¯t want to. Your spot has already been decided.¡± ¡°Hehe, I¡¯m going back. I¡¯ve been out for almost a month.. It¡¯s good to go back and take a look!¡± Chapter 285 - Chapter 285: Remembering Eating But Not Fighting Chapter 285: Remembering Eating But Not Fighting Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Hehe, Wang Ye, come, let¡¯s have a competition!¡± ¡°Haha, Wang Ye, look at me, look at me!¡± The teaching team did have a swimming pool. The day after Wu Jian Feng arrived, the first platoon team began swimming training in advance. Right now, after Wang Ye went into the water, the other members of the first platoon were instantly amused. This was because Wang Ye was swimming very slowly, and his movements were obviously very stiff and unfamiliar. It was Ji Qing Lin who taught him from the side, and Wang Ye was learning every move on the spot. How could this not make them happy? They were at least first-class soldiers and had undergone sea training. How could Wang Ye compare to them in this aspect? Therefore, a feeling that they had finally found Wang Ye¡¯s weakness surfaced in their hearts. Since the start of the training, they had been suppressed everywhere. The pressure brought by the private soldiers was released in one day. They felt very comfortable and refreshed. There were more than 30 people in the pool. Even with Ji Qing Lin¡¯s presence, they were still swimming around Wang Ye. From time to time, they would even provoke him with words. Amongst them, there were actually the guys from the Fourth Company. A typical example of remembering to eat but not to fight. The lessons that Wang Ye had given them during his time in the Fourth Company had not really taught them anything. ¡°Alright, just wait till I finish learning everything and we can compete.¡± Wang Ye wasn¡¯t angry. While replying to these guys with a smile, he was still standing in the water, watching their swimming postures. He abandoned the doggy paddle he knew and slowly moved in the water, learning their breaststroke, freestyle, sidestroke, and reverse breaststroke. Laugh now, laugh now, just see if you can still laugh later. Wang Ye held back his energy. After more than ten minutes, he had almost learned it. He greeted Ji Qing Lin and ignored the figures swimming past him provocatively. Wang Ye swam the first 50 meters. Then, the skill transformation was successful. ¡°Hey, leader, I keep feeling that I¡¯m not using my strength properly. Can you teach me?¡± Wang Ye looked at a veteran who was swimming over and said with a smile. Immediately, the smile on the veteran¡¯s face widened. ¡°Haha, come, come, 1¡¯11 teach you.¡± ¡°Wang Ye, come, I¡¯ll start from the first breaststroke!¡± Without waiting for the seasoned soldiers of Platoon 2 to speak, the other seasoned soldiers who were surrounding them spoke up. H Go, go, what trouble are you causing? Wang Ye is looking for me to teach him!¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to teach him. Brother Wang, we¡¯ll teach you!¡± Some people from Platoon Three also came over. ¡°Alright, thank you!¡± Wang Ye agreed cheerfully. At this moment, Wang Ye was very humble. The main reason was that Wang Ye wanted to use a passive skill that he had not used for a long time. ¡°The host has watched a veteran teach swimming skills. Experience points +5.¡± Soon, Wang Ye saw that his swimming skill, which had just been successfully transformed into a skill, had instantly increased to level 1 (5/10). ¡°Alright, alright. Thank you, class monitors. 1¡¯11 absorb it myself first and try to learn!¡± After obtaining the experience points, Wang Ye shouted to stop the veterans who were still putting on a good show. These people may have been too heavily restrained by Wang Ye. They certainly spared no effort now that they finally had a venue to brag in front of Wang Ye. To be completely honest, only Wang Ye¡¯s approach to learning and experience could be activated once. He could not have relied on this approach to level up to level 3 otherwise. After shouting at the seasoned soldiers who still wanted to stop, Wang Ye began to swim silently by himself. The swimming pool was a standard 50-meter long. 100 meters back and forth, experience +1. Wang Ye was immediately delighted. He came here at 12:30 today, and Ji Qing Lin said he would practice until 2:00. It had been almost half an hour since he entered the water. In other words, there was still an hour left. This time was definitely enough for him to level up. ¡°Ha, Wang Ye, you¡¯re looking good, quick¡­ Hurry!¡± On the side, someone swam past Wang Ye quickly, and the water splashed onto Wang Ye¡¯s face. ¡°Good!¡± Wang Ye agreed with a smile. The next moment, another person swam over. ¡°Wang Ye, I¡¯ll teach you a new way to swim!¡± ¡°Whoosh -¡± The sound of water splashing could be heard, and a large number of blisters appeared on both sides of this person¡¯s body. ¡°Scram, you guys from Platoon One are not human. When we get ashore, our Brother Wang will teach you how to cross the 400-meter obstacle!¡± Jing Liang swam over and cursed. This was because this fellow said that he wanted to teach Wang Ye a swimming method that the army wouldn¡¯t teach him. Moreover, Wang Ye actually knew how to paddle. ¡°Haha, it¡¯s fine, Brother Liang. I¡¯ll swim by myself first!¡± Wang Ye had not stopped swimming. At this moment, he smiled and spoke. As he spoke, his movements were still neither fast nor slow. He was holding it in. Did these bastards really think that they had seen his shortcomings? He would teach them a lesson later. Yes, swimming was his weakness. Before he went into the water, he could only paddle, but so what? Now, he only needed to swim another 400 meters. After his skills leveled up, Wang Ye would show them what it meant to improve at a godly speed. Wang Ye was trying his best to gain experience. There were always people showing off his presence at the side. Finally, after another ten minutes, when Wang Ye felt his entire body warm up underwater, he smiled from the bottom of his heart. With a thought. [Strength: 1.4] Speed: 1.4 [Stamina: 2] Vision: 1.25 Memory: 1.5 Reaction:i.4 [Storage space: 1 cubic meter] Swimming Level 2 (0/20) [Skill Points: 41 Swimming was beyond Wang Ye¡¯s expectations. Level 1 actually increased his strength by 0.05 points, and at the same time, it also increased his stamina by 0.05 points. It directly allowed Wang Ye¡¯s physical strength to officially break through to twice that of an ordinary person. Filled with energy, Wang Ye grinned and shouted at a figure who was swimming over to show off. ¡°Hais, Brother Liu, do you want to compete?¡± This was Platoon One, and he was from the Eighth Company. ¡°All?¡± Liu Jun was stunned. Many people had invited Wang Ye to compete just now, and he had also invited him twice. However, Wang Ye had always refused to let them practice first. Ji Qing Lin also shouted that no one was allowed to disturb Wang Ye anymore, so they could only swim around Wang Ye to show their presence. But now, Wang Ye actually took the initiative to challenge him. ¡°Wang Ye, let me compete with you!¡± There were other people nearby, so they quickly agreed. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s compete!¡± ¡°Wang Ye, you don¡¯t mind if we go together, right?¡± At this moment, other people nearby came over. ¡°Alright!¡± Wang Ye agreed with a smile. ¡°Alright, since you want to compete, everyone come up and empty the pool.¡± At this moment, Ji Qing Lin, who had already come out of the pool, shouted. For a moment, Wang Ye¡¯s side became lively. Everyone wanted to compete with him. ¡°Alright, alright, come, come!¡± Wang Ye stood in the water and agreed happily. Since these guys had requested it, then don¡¯t blame him for being impolite. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll be the referee. The last three places will jump back frogstyle later!¡± Ji Qing Lin said with a smile as he wasn¡¯t afraid of things getting out of hand. Previously, Wang Ye¡¯s performance was obviously that of a beginner. If it wasn¡¯t good for him to compare himself with others, he wouldn¡¯t have stopped him at all. Now that he saw Wang Ye¡¯s swimming posture, he was indeed more familiar with his posture and movements. Since that was the case, then let¡¯s compete. He was actually very curious about how fast Wang Ye¡¯s learning ability was. Soon, after a private competition and argument, three veterans from each class, including Wang Ye, stood at the end of the pool. ¡°Ready!¡± Ji Qing Lin acted as the referee and habitually took out a stopwatch. ¡°Jump! 11 ¡°Bang!¡± ¡°Bang-¡± Splashes sounded. Wang Ye had specially taken care of these guys. He was a little late and didn¡¯t use his super-fast reaction speed. It would save them the trouble of saying that he had cheated first. They entered the water almost at the same time. At this moment, after entering the water, Wang Ye¡¯s body was like a fish swimming in the water. His body was straight, and his legs flapped as he rushed out more than ten meters underwater. ¡°This Wang Ye!¡± Ji Qing Lin was stunned. This was because just by entering the water, the difference could be seen. Wang Ye¡¯s current speed after entering the water was completely different from his previous clumsy learning and swimming. ¡°What the heck, this guy is a fish!¡± ¡°Xin Hao, I¡¯m not competing with him!¡± ¡°He¡¯s so evil. We shouldn¡¯t have believed that he didn¡¯t know how to do it before. Who can learn it in less than an hour?¡± At the side of the pool, the veterans who had failed to snatch a spot and regretted not being able to compete with Wang Ye on the same stage and then attack him were now a little glad after being dumbfounded. What a damn beginner. Look at the freestyle speed after he popped his head out. He was swimming too fast. It was completely different from the speed he was swimming at just now. If Wang Ye needed at least three minutes to make a round trip just now, then his current speed¡­ ¡°One minute and twelve seconds!¡± As Wang Ye was the first to return, Ji Qing Lin roared from the top. ¡°Hehe, Brother Wang, you¡¯re really something!¡± Jing Liang squatted at the side and laughed at Wang Ye, who was holding the pool. He also thought that Wang Ye was a fish. Wang Ye panted slightly. He didn¡¯t explain or reply to him. He only turned his head with a smile on his face and looked at the figure that was about to swim over from behind the pool. The nearest ones were still nearly ten meters away from the finishing line.. Chapter 286 - Chapter 286: Return to the Fourth Company Chapter 286: Return to the Fourth Company Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation It¡¯s so frustrating!¡± ¡°The next time 1 show off in front of him, I¡¯m a pig!¡± ¡°Hehe, you are. Don¡¯t forget, you were last in the theory assessment this week. One of the three pigs this week is you!¡± It¡¯s just a collar!¡± Outside the swimming pool, three figures were squatting and jumping as they watched the team in front of them leave. They felt aggrieved and depressed. They were so excited that they thought it was a competition that would be the highlight of their life, but the result was completely out of what they had pictured in mind. Ji Qing Lin did what he said. The three of them were the last to swim back, and now they had to carry out the consequences of losing the competition by frog jumping back from the swimming pool. ¡°Hehe, Brother Wang, you¡¯re really awesome. To be honest, were you good at swimming in the past?¡± In the team in front, Hou You, who was behind Wang Ye, asked with a chuckle. These words made the other platoons look over. Wang Ye looked at everyone and smiled without changing his expression, ¡°No, didn¡¯t you see it? I said I knew how to swim when 1 went into the water. It¡¯s just that I didn¡¯t go through the system¡¯s teaching before!¡± ¡°Liar! ¡°Bah-¡± Many people turned their heads away after hearing Wang Ye¡¯s words, cursing in their hearts. Believe you? He must have had a lot of prior experience with it. It would be amazing if he could become so excellent after only an hour of practice. Of course, they didn¡¯t believe it, but Ji Qing Lin did. Wang Ye could swim, and most importantly, his physical fitness was surprisingly good. His body coordination and control were excellent, and swimming was not difficult. After learning and adapting, the competition was actually about physical strength, body coordination, and movement speed. In this regard, one could tell from Wang Ye¡¯s 400-meter obstacle course results. Therefore, even if Wang Ye hadn¡¯t studied the system before, he still believed that he could achieve such results after learning for such a short time. Of course, it was one thing to believe him, but it was another to be surprised just now. After all, Wang Ye had gone from a rookie to a swimmer who surpassed a veteran under his watch. Time passed, and two days passed in a flash. During these two days, Ji Qing Lin organized swimming training again. However, this time, they didn¡¯t continue to disturb Wang Ye. Finally, it was Saturday. In the morning, the entire team held a four-round teaching exercise assessment. In the afternoon, those who passed the test and had plans to select participants could apply to go back. The teaching team set out. This time, there were eleven people from Platoon One. There were four of them in the Fourth Company. This was what Wu Jian Feng decided on the spot after personally meeting them that day. The other three were obviously lacking in some events and would not have the chance to play. Therefore, Wu Jian Feng directly told them not to go back. Of course, Wang Ye didn¡¯t need to participate in the selection. Moreover, no one in the Fourth Company would have any objections to this. He went back now just to see his comrades. In fact, Wang Ye was not the only one who had such thoughts. There were eleven people today, but they were actually only from three companies. Also, the company didn¡¯t have any plans for the selection this week, so they couldn¡¯t go back. Apart from the four in the Seventh Company, one of the remaining two companies had gone back. Two of them obviously had bad results from their usual training. Wang Ye believed that their company would definitely not let them participate in the competition. However, they were still in the car. There was only one reason for this. Just like Wang Ye, they had gone back to get some fresh air. ¡°All, I¡¯m finally leaving this damn training team. It¡¯s almost a month, and this is my first time out.¡± As the minibus drove out of the gate of the teaching team, a soldier in the car could not help but sigh. ¡°Yeah, it¡¯s been three weekends, but I still haven¡¯t gotten a place to go out.¡± The teaching team had a quota for going out every week. The teaching team basically had an assessment on Saturday mornings. Sometimes it was theoretical teaching methods, and sometimes it was physical fitness. According to the results, the team with the best results would rest on Saturday. The remaining two teams would also have to work overtime on Saturday. However, during the weekends, the three platoons would arrange for rest and arrange for their members to go out. 14%, the entire teaching team had about 15 places to go out every week. Naturally, this quota could not be evenly distributed. Looking at the results of the weekly training and Saturday¡¯s assessment, the good platoon could be divided into seven teams. As for the other two platoons, there were five second-ranked teams and only three bottom-ranked teams. It could be said that the teaching team was full of competition. On the whole, the results of the first platoon were not bad. They had never been at the bottom of the three weekends and had even been first twice. Therefore, there were actually quite a lot of opportunities for them to go out. However, the quota to go out within the platoon was not allocated by queuing. Only with good training results would they have the chance to go out. For example, Wang Ye. Up until now, he had been able to go out on three weekends, and he had come out on all three occasions. It couldn¡¯t be helped, Ji Qing Lin wouldn¡¯t even let go of this system. Even if Wang Ye sympathized with the others and was willing to give up his spot, Ji Qing Lin would not give it to anyone else. He would only cancel the spot. ¡°Hehe, it¡¯s still comfortable to come out. This place¡­Come, 1¡¯11 show you the way. Next time you have the chance to come out, come here directly. The massage here is very comfortable!¡± At this moment, someone in the car who had gone out before started to pull aggro. The guy pointed at a massage parlor across the road. Wang Ye followed his gaze and looked over. Alright, he had been to a massage parlor for the blind. Although they were not really blind, the massage techniques were indeed good. It was indeed quite comfortable to be pressed on the body that had been trained at a high intensity¡­ ¡°What¡¯s the point of a massage? 1 know how to do it too. Do you want me to massage you next time? A bottle of Red Bull will do!¡± ¡°What the heck, what are you massaging? Is that a massage? That¡¯s Nezha pulling out the dragon tendon!¡± The atmosphere in the bus was very relaxed after they left the teaching team. At least half of the people on the bus had never gone out before. Now that they had been in the teaching team for almost a month, it felt like a lifetime to come out again. However, this relaxed atmosphere changed as the car left the Urban area and entered the forest. Without the excitement of the outside world, everyone¡¯s topic and mood changed. ¡°Hais, actually, I¡¯m really not cut out to be a platoon leader. To be honest, if I could, I would rather not come back next time!¡± ¡°I¡¯m not either. That teaching method and theory made my scalp tingle.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t know, but every night, 1 hide under the covers and work overtime with a small flashlight. ¡°Really, 1 swear, if I was willing to work so hard when I was in school, 1 could have entered the top schools as 1 pleased!¡± ¡°Haha, stop bragging. Studying and memorizing isn¡¯t just about hard work. Look at our CEO Wang. He never works overtime, but his theoretical results have always been first.¡± ¡°Talent! Sometimes, it was just so enviable!¡± Wang Ye had been pretending to rest, but when the topic suddenly changed to him, he opened his eyes and was about to smile and say something when a soldier from the Fourth Company in Platoon Two turned around and asked, ¡°Wang Ye, may 1 ask if you¡¯re so good at studying, why didn¡¯t you get into university?¡± Wang Ye smiled and said, ¡°Can 1 say that 1 was playing computer games all night the night before the college entrance examination?¡± ¡°You¡¯re awesome!¡± This person raised his hand and gave him a thumbs up. He was speechless. This was a really ruthless person! He had talent, but it was a waste. ¡°I¡¯m envious. I¡¯m the kind of person who can¡¯t get into it.¡± ¡°I forget everything 1 memorized beforehand right after I have a meal. It¡¯s like i return everything to the teacher after I eat¡± ¡°Haha, you still have time to eat. Once my class is over and the teacher leaves, 1¡¯11 return what I¡¯ve learned to him!¡± No one was bothered by the fact that Wang Ye was talented and didn¡¯t study seriously. After all, they were not Wang Ye¡¯s parents. How could they have so many regrets about Wang Ye not studying hard for the college entrance examination? Someone even seemed to have found an organization and said to Wang Ye, ¡°Hehe, Wang Ye, come, we really should become sworn brothers. 1 was also surfing the internet all night before the college entrance examination¡­¡± The conversation became more and more off-topic, but no topic could last long in the car. ¡°By the way, the sky looks gloomy. It won¡¯t rain heavily tomorrow, right?¡± ¡°If it really rains heavily, will we be affected if we go back to participate in the selection test?¡± Suddenly, someone in the car looked at the sky outside the window and threw this topic out. Immediately, someone laughed, ¡°Hehe, it¡¯d be best if there was a rainstorm or hail. If it really affects us, that would be great. Go back and play for a day. Come back tomorrow and continue next week!¡± His words received everyone¡¯s approval, including Wang Ye¡¯s. It would be a good thing if they could send everyone back to their old unit every week. Unfortunately, this was only everyone¡¯s wish. It was raining in the army camp, so Xiao Yu trained as usual. The heavy rain was actually nothing. Especially in Xi Guang, he just had to wait. Because the rain in Xi Guang was actually quite a lot in this season. However, the rain here often came and went quickly. Especially when it rains heavily, you might have to wear a raincoat before dinner. By the time you finish your meal and come out, the sun will have risen.. Chapter 287 - Chapter 287: Rainstorm, Flood Control and Disaster Relief Chapter 287: Rainstorm, Flood Control and Disaster Relief Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Perhaps the heavens had heard everyone¡¯s voices. Before the car reached the Iron Bones Hero Regiment¡¯s encampment, it started raining cats and dogs. However, the heavens were obviously not obedient. Everyone wanted it to rain tomorrow, but they didn¡¯t want it to start raining now. It wasn¡¯t stopping either. From the time Wang Ye and the others arrived at the Iron Bones Hero Regiments until the next day when they woke up, it was still raining outside. ¡°The rain better not stop later!¡± During the weekend, the Fourth Company didn¡¯t need to train. Everyone slept until 6:30 and quickly finished their chores. There was still a while before their meal. Wang Chang Dong and the other teaching teams couldn¡¯t wait to come back and came to squad five. It was still raining outside, and it had started to rain heavily since five or six o¡¯clock, just like yesterday when everyone came back. ¡°If the rain stops now, I¡¯ll curse. The training ground is full of mud. How can we hold a selection?¡± Jing Liang added. Wang Ye listened to their words and looked at the rain outside the window. He smiled and said, ¡°Who cares? Let¡¯s play. It¡¯s best if we play the next day. Then we can come back next week!¡± ¡°Haha, that¡¯s good. Brother Wang, you don¡¯t know how much our captain missed you after you left.¡± ¡°Look, our red flag is gone!¡± Peng Yu Hang moved closer to Wang Ye and whispered. He was probably the happiest person now that Wang Ye had returned. The fifth squad had three recruits from the same year. Driving off was Zhang Wen Xue. His life was actually fairly good when Wang Ye was around. In reality, his life was deemed comfortable in comparison to the recruits in the other classes. This was because when Wang Ye was in the class, the two first-class soldiers did not dare to put on airs as first-class soldiers at all. Not only to Wang Ye but even to Peng Yu Hang. They were afraid that Wang Ye would see them bullying him. However, ever since Wang Ye joined the teaching team, his hard days had come. The two bastards started to show off. In the situation where he was the only private left in the class, he had been the one on business trips in the class for nearly a month. He was also the one who stood in the most difficult position at night. It was not an exaggeration to say that if the teaching team allowed him to go, his packing speed would probably break the record. Those two bastards were too much of a bully. Of course, he didn¡¯t tell Wang Ye about this now, nor did he plan to. Saying it wouldn¡¯t change anything. Wang Ye was leaving tomorrow. He only hoped that Wang Ye could come back often to visit and slightly free him. And this hope was actually not an extravagant hope. This was because even if Wang Ye didn¡¯t need to participate in the selection, he didn¡¯t have to come back to train for the other individual martial arts competitions. However, he had to come back to train together for the group training events. When Wang Ye heard his words, he smiled but didn¡¯t say anything. When he came back yesterday, he noticed that the red flag was not hanging in class. However, he couldn¡¯t say anything about this matter without him around. The acting vice leader of Squad Five was Li Bing. This fellow was a little careless to begin with, so it was expected that he would not be as meticulous as Wang Ye in terms of internal affairs. One day later, Wang Ye¡¯s words in the morning came true. It had been raining for the entire day. ¡°This rain is really crazy!¡± In Wu Jian Feng¡¯s office, Wang Ye and the other three were called over at around two in the afternoon. Wu Jian Feng complained about the rain outside and said to Wang Ye and the others, ¡°I just called the teaching team.¡± ¡°They will give you another day off tomorrow. Don¡¯t go back today.¡± His words stunned Wang Ye and the others, but Wu Jian Feng continued, ¡°The teaching team isn¡¯t close by either. It takes three to four hours to go back and forth. Since we¡¯re back, we have to finish our work.¡± ¡°Now that it¡¯s a special situation, it¡¯s better to let you guys decide on a candidate first!¡± At this point, Wu Jian Feng could not help but complain, ¡°There¡¯s really nothing to play in the weather forecast next time. We can play some songs for everyone to listen to. It¡¯s too ridiculous. 1 even paid special attention to it. It said that it would be cloudy and light rain today and that it would not affect the training.¡± ¡°Hehe, Captain, we don¡¯t mind going back. We can come back next week!¡± Wang Chang Dong said with a smile. Although the martial arts competition was important, there was no hurry. Therefore, they were more than happy to come back and play a few more times. ¡°What are you thinking? Do you really think the teaching team is a hotel?¡± Wu Jian Feng scolded Wang Chang Dong. After scolding them, he looked at the four of them and said, ¡°Alright, that¡¯s all. Go back now. I hope the weather forecast tomorrow is accurate!¡± ¡°What¡¯s the weather tomorrow?¡± Wang Ye subconsciously asked. Wu Jian Feng looked over and casually said, ¡°Light rain, cloudy!¡± ¡°Alright then!¡± Wang Ye nodded. The light rain turned cloudy. If the rain stopped fast enough, although the training ground would not dry up immediately, under the same conditions, everyone¡¯s results would be slightly worse, but the training selection could still be carried out. Immediately, Wang Ye returned to squad five. Naturally, when the people of Squad Five heard that Wang Ye could stay in the Fourth Company for another day, other than Luo Yang and Wei Qing Hai, the others all laughed sincerely. ¡°Why is the rain getting heavier and heavier!¡± At night, it was still raining outside, so the entire company rested in the dormitory after the news. There were people playing poker and chess in squad five. Wang Ye was also playing with them. However, as he played and listened to the rain outside getting louder and louder, Wang Ye was a little annoyed. He wasn¡¯t worried that the rain wouldn¡¯t stop tomorrow, but the sound of the rain outside was indeed a little scary. It was much bigger than during the day and when he came back yesterday. ¡°It¡¯s indeed getting bigger and bigger. What¡¯s going on with the sky?¡± Zhou Qi also threw down his cards and looked outside. Then, he stood up and walked towards the window. ¡°That¡¯s right! It feels too heavy now. I¡¯ve been a soldier in Xi Guang for four years, and this is the first time I¡¯ve encountered such heavy rain!¡± Zhuo Zi Cheng added. ¡°Will there be a flood?¡± Peng Yu Hang added softly. ¡°Shut up, don¡¯t jinx it. What flood? The rain will definitely stop soon!¡± This wasn¡¯t Zhou Qi who said it, but Wei Qing Hai who was playing chess. What a joke. A flood was what soldiers feared the most. In times of peace, soldiers were generally not dangerous, but there were some exceptions. During a great disaster, as a soldier, he would definitely be the first to go. Under such circumstances, not to mention the losses caused by the disaster, for a soldier in the army, it was definitely the most dangerous and tiring time of their military life. ¡°It¡¯s indeed not good. It¡¯s raining so heavily. If it continues, there¡¯s a high possibility of something happening!¡± Wang Ye had a serious expression. He was not afraid of Wei Qing Hai. He was still the deputy of the fifth squad. He had a duty and Wei Qing Hai had to listen to him even though he was a first-class soldier. Standing up, Wang Ye also walked to the window. ¡°I hope 1 can sleep well tonight, and I hope nothing bad will happen!¡± Luo Yang, who was playing chess with Wei Qing Hai, muttered. Then, he quickly looked at everyone and added, ¡°Everyone, I¡¯m not afraid of death. It¡¯s just that if a disaster occurs, the country will definitely suffer losses. The people will definitely encounter danger and suffer losses. 1 just don¡¯t want to see this scene!¡± ¡°No one wants to see that scene!¡± Zhou Qi turned around and said unhappily. After saying that, he hesitated for a moment, but still looked at everyone and said, ¡°Alright, stop playing. Get ready and write in your diary!¡± After saying that, he looked at Wang Ye and said, ¡°Wang Ye, maintain the dormitory discipline. 1¡¯11 go downstairs to look for the company commander. The rain is too heavy!¡± ¡°Okay!¡± Wang Ye nodded with a serious expression. Standing by the window, one could clearly see that the ground outside had already accumulated a thick layer of rainwater. Now that the raindrops fell, the water on the ground splashed everywhere, creating huge splashes. The rain was really too heavy. ¡°There¡¯s no need to look for it. The higher-ups have given orders. Everyone, be vigilant tonight and be mentally prepared for flood control and rescue!¡± At this moment, Zhou Qi had yet to reach the door, but Kang Hua appeared at the door. After everyone stood up, he added, ¡°Leader Zhou, I¡¯ve heard your arrangements. Just do it like this. I¡¯ll go to the next squad now.¡± Kang Hua notified each squad one by one, and every squad he notified made everyone¡¯s hearts sink. The higher-ups had actually issued such a notice. This rain wouldn¡¯t really cause a disaster, right? Chapter 288 - Chapter 288: The Diaries of our Soldiers Chapter 288: The Diaries of our Soldiers Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Soldiers usually have the habit of writing in a diary. In fact, when teaching the squad, the instructor had told Wang Ye and the others about it in class. As a squad leader, it was a good habit to train and instruct the soldiers to keep a diary. It was also a very necessary thing to do. This was what the instructor of the teaching team had said at the time: ¡°We are soldiers. Wearing this uniform and holding this rifle, we can die for our country at any time, in honour and glory. This kind of thing is difficuly to say. It is foolish to think that just because we¡¯re in a peaceful environment now, us soldiers can relax and let our guard down. Especially for people like us around the borders. Who knows, one day we might run into vicious criminals from overseas or even traitors within our borders. Writing a diary, when you have nothing to do, use it as an essay, as a private place to write down your thoughts. If you have any problems in your military career, then you can take it back when you retire. After many years later, when you get fat and your eight-pack abs have become an oval ball, you can take out your diary and reminisce your special period of youth!¡± Ye San Shi had actually said something similar before. At that time, he was still in the recruit company. Before the grenade was thrown, and even in the next company, Zhou Qi had also said it. However, everyone usually don¡¯t take it too seriously when they are writing in their diary. Or rather, he treats it as a logbook, recording his daily life and thinking of it as a souvenir after he has retired from the army. However, no one was in the mood to write in their diaries tonight. Some sergeants are very serious about their diaries. They had experienced flood relief and other types of disaster reliefs. They also know how helpless humans feel when facing natural disasters. The two soldiers were also writing very seriously. Only Peng Yu Hang seemed to be in a daze in Class Eight. He was even looking at everyone as he wrote. Seeing that Wang Ye had stopped writing, he hesitated for a moment, but eventually he still walked over. In Class Eight, he could only chat with Wang Ye without any burden. ¡°Brother Wang, are you done with your diary?¡± He went to Wang Ye¡¯s table and quietly asked. ¡°Mmm.¡± Wang Ye looked at him and nodded. H By the way Brother Wang, do you still have cigarettes on you?¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Wang Ye looked at him in surprise. If he remembered correctly, this guy didn¡¯t smoke. However, Wang Ye still nodded and said, ¡°Yes, have you learned to smoke?¡± But you can¡¯t do so yet, right?¡± What Wang Ye meant was that he had not completed the recruit no-smoking period yet. Peng Yu Hang smiled and turned his head to look carefully at the others in Class Eight. Then, he smiled and continued to say to Wang Ye in a soft voice,¡±It¡¯s not for me!¡± As he spoke, he showed Wang Ye his notebook. The notebook was ajar, and both pages were left blank. However, he could see the words through the page on his left hand. Of course, this was not the main point. The main point was that this guy actually dug a hole in the right side of the notebook! ¡°Hehe, Brother Wang, 1 want to stick a cigarette in here. So that when 1 become famous, the day when someone looks through my diary they will realize there¡¯s a cigarette in here. Imagine how they would feel!¡± Wang Ye was surprised by how his brain worked. To be honest, Wang Ye was now very curious about what he had written in his diary. ¡°What exactly did you write inside? Still want your readers to feel surprised!¡± Just then, Peng Yu Hang looked left and right again. He whispered, ¡°Brother Wang, only if you don¡¯t laugh about it and tell no one else. I¡¯ll show you what 1 wrote!¡± ¡°Okay!¡± Wang Ye nodded in agreement. He just wanted to see what this guy was getting at. Then, Wang Ye saw it. The fellow flipped the first page over. ¡°I¡¯m a soldier. 1 serve the country and the people without regrets!¡± Seeing this line of words, Wang Ye¡¯s heart skipped a beat. But immediately, Wang Ye saw that there were obvious signs that a page had been torn off. At this time, Peng Yu Hang¡¯s soft laughter came from the side, ¡°Hehe, I originally wrote that I am a soldier, and I would die without regrets for the country and the people. However, 1 felt that 1 wasn¡¯t as cool as I claimed to be, so 1 changed it. Brother Wang, 1¡¯11 put another cigarette inside later. Then, I¡¯ll add another sentence after that. Thank you for helping me deal with my funeral. Please have this cigarette as a form of gratitude.¡± Peng Yu Hang winked at Wang Ye and smiled happily. He said,¡± Brother Wang, what do you think? If one day when I¡¯m really famous and someone opens my diary, will they be immediately shocked and admire my deep love for my country?¡± ¡°Haha, yes, definitely!¡± Wang Ye didn¡¯t know whether to laugh or cry. To be honest, if he didn¡¯t see this guy¡¯s smile and listen to his words now, Wang Ye could imagine that if that time really came and he opened the diary of a comrade who had sacrificed his life and saw such a scene, he would probably burst into tears. But now¡­ Looking at the fellow beside him winking, Wang Ye didn¡¯t know what to say for a moment. ¡°Well written. 1 really hope there won¡¯t be a day when you don¡¯t show off!¡± Wang Ye didn¡¯t know how to evaluate it, so he just commented that. ¡°Hehe, of course. I just want to play. I don¡¯t want to die young.¡± Writing this, I actually didn¡¯t want anyone else to see it. I was only thinking that after I retire, when I have a son and when he grows up, I can show him what 1 went through.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll tell him when the time comes.¡± Look at your father. Back then, in the face of danger, he wrote this line without hesitation!¡± Wang Ye looked at him and was speechless for a moment. ¡°Here, I¡¯ll give you a cigarette!¡± Wang Ye reached into his pocket. With a thought, half a bag of cigarettes appeared in his hand. After taking it out, Wang Ye directly gave it to him. ¡°Hehe, one is enough. I¡¯m not really going to give it to anyone. I¡¯ll just pretend!¡± Peng Yu Hang laughed. ¡°Tell me, you¡¯ve already shown me today. If one day you¡¯re really famous and 1 come to collect things for you, won¡¯t you be able to shock me?¡± Wang Ye suddenly looked at him with a smile and said this. Uh¡­¡± Peng Yu Hang was stunned. Then, he spat,¡±Pui, pui, pui¡­¡± No way, I¡¯m very afraid of death. This is just a gimmick. ¡°Brother Wang, you better not tell anyone, I¡¯m leaving!¡± This fellow took a few cigarettes, immediately turned around, and got to work. It was obvious that he wanted to stuff them into the hole in his diary, and at the same time, he wanted to add that sentence. At this moment, Wang Ye looked at his back view. To be honest, Wang Ye was still a little touched. This guy was laughing on the surface. However, if he didn¡¯t have the heart or the thoughts of dying, how could he possibly write those words? That night, after the lights were turned off, everyone lay in bed, unable to fall asleep. Since they had rested during the day and did not train, they were full of energy. In addition to the notice given by the instructor earlier, everyone¡¯s hearts had been on edge. The main reason was that the heavy rain outside did not show any signs of stopping. Everyone was ready. When the gathering whistle sounded, they got up immediately. but¡­ Throughout the night, from the moment everyone dozed off, no whistle had actually sounded. The next day. ¡°The rain has lightened! It looked like the sun might really come out today!¡± Wang Ye didn¡¯t hear any rain when he woke up. He looked outside and saw that although it was still raining, it was already very light. His originally gloomy mood instantly became better. Wang Ye knew that this was also the time to make contributions to the flood fighting and rescue. However, he would rather not have such credit. As a soldier, he killed enemies on the battlefield and defended the country. For example, in the last mission. If he could directly participate in the pursuit of criminals, he would feel his blood boil. On the contrary, Wang Ye would rather not come to this flood fighting and emergency rescue. It wasn¡¯t that he was afraid of death, nor was he afraid of being tired. He simply didn¡¯t want a disaster to happen. ¡°The rain scared me last night. Alright, it¡¯s fine now! ¡°Wei Qing Hai sat on the bed and said with a smile. ¡°It¡¯s good that nothing happened.¡± Zhou Qi also smiled. Alright, stop dawdling. Get up. Let¡¯s go downstairs and train!¡± It was raining, so it was not easy to exercise outside. However, since there was a gym in the Fourth Company, which was an indoor club we could exercise inside. It was already Monday, so there was no need to wake up early in the morning to rest just because it was still raining outside. Wang Ye also swept away his originally gloomy mood and began to change his shoes in a relaxed state. Training, eating breakfast, and the rain that had obviously lightened, the entire Fourth Company had regained their vitality. Even on the way to breakfast, everyone was laughing and talking about the nervous mood and emotions they had caused by the regimental command last night. Everything seemed to have passed. ¡°Unity is¡­¡± In the canteen, because it was still raining outside, the song before dinner was changed to be played in the canteen. However, it was just the beginning. It was very abrupt. ¡°Woo ~¡± The entire camp instantly sounded the emergency assembly call. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± In the cafeteria, everyone¡¯s singing stopped. At this moment, many of the soldiers were a little stunned. Of course, those who reacted quickly, such as Wang Ye, could visibly tell were shaken. ¡°Quick, go back and pack your things!¡± Wu Jian Feng stood in front of his table and shouted in anger and frustration. After shouting, he ran away. He wanted to go back to the company headquarters to see what was going on and what orders had been given. ¡°Let¡¯s go¡­Hurry up and leave!¡± At this moment, Zhou Qi shouted. Actually, he didn¡¯t even need to say anything. Everyone had already run towards the door. No one was eating breakfast, or rather, it was impossible to eat even if they wanted to. They hadn¡¯t even gotten the food yet. It would be to rush to even get a few buns now. They had to gather first.. Chapter 289 - Chapter 289: Rescue and Disaster Relief Chapter 289: Rescue and Disaster Relief Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Quick, quick, Third Platoon, this way¡­¡± Three military transport trucks were parked in front of the Fourth Company¡¯s dormitory. The three platoon sergeants stood beside the car. The soldiers didn¡¯t even have to gather once they exited from the dormitories carrying their baggage. They simply boarded the vehicles that were waiting outside without any delay. ¡°Throw the breakfast into the car.¡± ¡°Everyone inside split a portion among yourselves!¡± In the car, Wang Ye had just tied the shovel he had brought to his backpack when Wu Jian Feng¡¯s voice suddenly came from outside. Wang Ye saw Zhang Ping An at the back of the truck. However, Wang Ye didn¡¯t have the time to interact with him now. He handed three plastic bags to the soldier at the back of the car. Steamed buns and steamed rolls. There were at least 20 to 30 of them in a bag. This was everyone¡¯s breakfast. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go. Let¡¯s start the car!¡± Another shout from outside was heard by Wu Jian Feng. The truck then proceeded to move before breakfast could be served inside the vehicle. Everything seemed so urgent. In fact, Wang Ye and the others still did not know what had happened. There was no time to say anything. However, it did not make everyone confused. Every squad commander carried a walkie-talkie. The voice of the company commander sounded over their walkie-talkie as soon as the vehicle began to move. ¡°You can all hear it, right?¡± ¡°Squad One, copy that.¡± ¡°Squad Eight, copy!¡± Zhou Qi, who was beside Wang Ye, also replied through the walkie-talkie. At this moment, everyone in the truck stopped eating. Other than the sound of the truck, there was no other sound. Everyone was a little nervous. What was the mission? What happened? Where were they going now? Immediately, Wu Jian Feng¡¯s voice sounded from the walkie-talkie again, ¡°About ten minutes ago, a serious landslide occurred in a town in our neighboring county. There were significant losses and the disaster was very serious.¡± At this moment, everyone¡¯s expressions changed, including Wang Ye, who still had a mouthful of bun in his mouth. He actually used the words ¡®significant losses¡¯. His eyes were fixed on Zhou Qi, or rather, on his walkie-talkie. Just then, Wu Jian Feng¡¯s voice came from the walkie-talkie again, ¡°Tell the soldiers to finish their breakfast and rest as soon as possible. We estimate that we will reach the disaster scene within an hour. After we arrive, we may not have time to rest!¡± Got it-¡± ¡°Roger!¡± All the squad sergeants were replying. Soon, after every squad replied, the squad leaders in the car looked at everyone and said, ¡°Did you hear that? Hurry up and finish your breakfast. After breakfast, get some rest. No more chatting!¡± Wang Ye didn¡¯t say anything. He silently swallowed the bun in his mouth, then ate the remaining half of the bun and the steamed bun in his hand. He was not full from the breakfast. Everyone in the camp often had both porridge and steamed buns for breakfast. However, because of the sudden incident today, the cooks did not have time to prepare in advance, so they could only take out the buns they had and distribute them to everyone. It was not enough for these young soldiers. However, now was not the time to fuss about this matter. After eating the steamed buns, he opened the kettle and took a sip. Then, Wang Ye raised his eyes and looked outside from the back of the car. The rain did not look heavy. However, as the car drove off, Wang Ye could clearly see that the rain had become heavier. Although it was not as heavy as last night, the rain still slowed down everyone¡¯s speed. ¡°Bang-¡± All of a sudden, the car was stopped by a sudden brake. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°Are we there already?¡± Everyone in the car immediately shouted. Everyone was a little confused. Didn¡¯t they say that it would take an hour? It had only been less than half an hour. Soon, everyone knew what was going on. There was also a small landslide in front of them, blocking the road. The soldiers of the 1st Battalion who were a step ahead were preparing to clear it. After the situation was reported to the higher-ups, the regiment commander ordered the company behind to turn around. Detour. The landslide had blocked the road. Whether it was the local engineering vehicles or the troops themselves, it would take at least half an hour to clear it. ¡°Oh my god, there are so many military vehicles. Did something happen?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not strange. The rain has been too heavy these two days. It¡¯s just a pity for these children. It happens every year and they are the one that suffers the most!¡± After the military vehicle took a detour, it did not take long for them to pass by an urban area. The rain was heavy, but there were still pedestrians outside. As they looked at the long line of military vehicles, the people naturally saluted. There were even some who silently put their palms together and prayed for the passing soldiers¡­ In the car, Wang Ye didn¡¯t look outside. At this moment, he was hugging his backpack and resting with his eyes closed according to Wu Jian Feng¡¯s words. If nothing unexpected happened, it would be a really tough battle. Every second of rest was worth it. Time passed. After taking a detour and driving for about half an hour, Wang Ye suddenly heard Wu Jian Feng¡¯s voice coming from the walkie-talkie on Zhou Qi¡¯s body, ¡°We are about to arrive at the disaster scene. Make everyone put on their raincoats and put their backpacks in the truck. Only carry the shovel.¡± After Wu Jian Feng¡¯s order, the car drove for a few more minutes. When the car stopped, everyone was asked to get out of the car. After getting out of the car, Wang Ye immediately looked around. He did not see any affected areas. There was still a road ahead, but there were many cars parked in front. There were fire trucks in some places, and other vehicles in some places. The car in front couldn¡¯t get in. ¡°Come and gather!¡± Wu Jian Feng met up with the battalion commander and headed to the rescue team leader to understand the situation. Right now, Zheng Ke was the one giving the orders. In fact, there were not only fourth companies that had arrived together, but also the fifth companies and sixth companies. Even though the entire 2nd Battalion did not gather in the camp, the vehicles still gathered together after leaving the camp. But now, they were separated. After Wang Ye and the other soldiers of the fourth company gathered by the roadside, they saw a group of soldiers. Zheng Ke did not delay at all. After the sergeants confirmed the number of people, he immediately gave the order. ¡°All soldiers, stay behind and listen to sergeant Kang¡¯s orders¡± ¡°Veterans, follow me!¡± At this moment, Wang Ye was a little dumbfounded. Seeing that the veterans had moved and the private soldiers had stayed behind in a daze. After thinking for a moment, Wang Ye lowered his head and didn¡¯t say anything. He chose to follow the seasoned soldier. I¡¯m not a private. What I¡¯m carrying on my shoulder now is not the rank of a private, but a student¡¯s epaulet. Wang Ye muttered in his heart. ¡°Wang Ye, where are you going?!¡± Kang Hua was standing in front of everyone. He was waiting for the veterans to leave before giving the order to the recruits. However, when he saw Wang Ye following the seasoned soldier, he immediately shouted. ¡°Instructor, I¡¯m not a private!¡± Wang Ye was carrying a shovel. When he saw Kang Hua calling him, he pretended to play dumb. As he spoke, Wang Ye reached out and pulled at his raincoat, revealing the military rank on one side of his shoulder. ¡°What are you talking about? Now is not the time to be willful. Listen to the orders.¡± Wang Ye was a little helpless. He felt that if he left the recruit alone, he would definitely have to be taken care of. But he didn¡¯t want to be taken care of. He was also a soldier. Although he was still a private, he had already gone to the teaching team. How could he look at him like an ordinary recruit? However, he had been discovered when he tried to sneak over. Moreover, Kang Hua said so. For a moment, Wang Ye scratched his head. He wanted to follow the seasoned soldier, but now that Kang Hua had said so, Wang Ye couldn¡¯t disobey the order anymore. Soon, the veterans were all taken away. Kang Hua didn¡¯t waste any more time. He looked at the remaining ten or so soldiers in front of him and shouted, ¡°This way!¡± He didn¡¯t say what they would be doing. However, very soon, Wang Ye and the others knew what kind of work was assigned to them and the other recruits. There were flood relief supplies sent over from the local area. The recruits had to help unload the vehicles and transport the supplies. At the same time, they had to build some tents on the nearby empty land. Some medical staff needed to set up a temporary rescue station here. The matter sounded very important, but it was also to make sure the new soldiers stayed safe. This situation was equivalent to turning them from frontline soldiers into logistics personnel who did not have to go to the front line. However, they did not have to do this the whole time. Not long after the seasoned soldiers went in, they heard that the situation inside was more serious than they had imagined. They didn¡¯t have enough manpower, so Wang Ye and the other recruits were ordered to put down their chores and prepare to enter the disaster area to help. In principle, it was fine to take care of the new soldiers when they were on a mission, but they were also soldiers. When there was a shortage of people, they had to go to the front line. Of course, Wang Ye and the other soldiers had already been holding their breaths for a long time, so when the order came, they all moved very quickly. He put on a life jacket and brought some tools from the relief supplies sent by the local department. Then, he followed Kang Hua and some people from the local organization to run towards the disaster area.. Chapter 290 - Chapter 290: Participating in the First Line Rescue Chapter 290: Participating in the First Line Rescue Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The disaster area was actually not far from where Wang Ye and the others were doing odd jobs setting up tents. However, because there was a mountain valley blocking his line of sight, he had not seen the situation here. Now that he was brought over, Wang Ye looked at the situation over there and his heart immediately turned cold. The situation looked terrible. This was a typical mountain town, surrounded by mountains on all sides. A large basin in the middle had been flattened into a town where people gathered and built farmland. However, at a glance, Wang Ye immediately saw that in the northeast direction, half of a mountain that was 300 to 400 meters tall had clearly collapsed. The collapsed mountain directly rushed down to the residential area in that direction. The houses in that direction were obviously submerged by the soil from the collapsed mountain. The air was filled with the smell of soil mixed with rotten wood and leaves. Looking ahead, the road was now filled with muddy water. ¡°Woah! Oh my!¡± ¡°Everyone, be careful of your feet. Be careful not to fall!¡± In the muddy water ahead, there were people queuing up under the protection of some soldiers in military uniforms. They were retreating from the muddy water. Wang Ye saw that some children were being carried by adults or simply carried by soldiers, and some elderly people were being treated the same way. However, these adults were relatively quiet now, and all of them looked sad. In comparison, the children in the team were not so quiet. Some of them kept crying. Wang Ye¡¯s heart clenched. ¡°Instructor! In the team in front, when they saw the instructor bringing Wang Ye and the others over, a soldier who was carrying an old man on his back and had taken off his life jacket to put on the old man shouted. At this moment, the instructor had already led Wang Ye and the others into the muddy water in front of them. The water here was not deep. If one walked in, they would only be around their ankles. Even if they stood in the water, they could still vaguely see the path below through the turbid water. However, this was only because they were at the edge. At present, the instructor was still ten meters away from the soldier who had greeted them. However, he shouted anxiously, ¡°Instructor, go quickly. The water level is getting higher. In some places, we have to save people by canoe.¡± This was the company commander of the sixth company. After they entered the disaster scene, they received orders to inform and help the masses evacuate. Because there was more than just a landslide in this area. The landslide¡¯s direction was very hazardous. At the base of the mountain, there was a river. The river was now directly obstructed as a result of the mountain¡¯s collapse and subsequent rush of water. The water overflowed, and the entire town flooded because of the river water that kept overflowing. The key was that it was still raining, and it had rained too much before. There was news from above that the water level at the upstream reservoir had reached the highest level in history. According to the current situation, they would have to resort to flood discharge after a few hours at most. Otherwise, there might be problems with the reservoir. This was a problem stacked on top of another problem. Because the river had been cut off, the rising river water was constantly pouring into the town. If the upstream flood continued, the entire town would probably become an ocean. Therefore, within these few hours, the rescue workers not only had to go to the place buried by the mountain to rescue and evacuate but also tried their best to find the survivors in the buried houses. They also had to evacuate the entire town. ¡°Alright, be careful!¡± The instructor nodded, then turned around and shouted at Wang Ye and the others behind him, ¡°Comrades, follow me!¡± Wang Ye and the other three recruits of the Fourth Company were carrying a canoe. When they heard this, they didn¡¯t say anything. However, the four of them didn¡¯t hesitate. They carried the canoe together and followed. This was one of the items sent by the local government. An old man on the soldier¡¯s back saw Wang Ye and the others brush past him and couldn¡¯t help but remind them with tears in his eyes, ¡°Children, you guys be careful. You must be careful-¡± There were even people who were in tears as they repeatedly reminded the soldiers, ¡°Be careful. You must be careful!¡± Wang Ye and the others didn¡¯t say anything because they had to hurry up. Following the road out of the town, it was in the opposite direction of the people who were constantly evacuating. At first, they could still run, but soon, when the water level reached their knees, they could only walk carefully. ¡°Quick, instructor, canoe. There are some families over there and the water level is too deep. They need to be rescued by the canoe.¡± Suddenly, a soldier ran over. He pointed in a direction. Wang Ye and the others were now on the main road of the town. There were houses on both sides of the road. Looking in the direction he was pointing at, they could not see the situation he was talking about, But he obviously wouldn¡¯t lie about the situation. Therefore, Wang Ye directly said, ¡°I¡¯ll go!¡± ¡°Yes, let¡¯s go!¡± Some of his comrades who were holding the canoe with Wang Ye immediately followed suit. As they spoke, Wang Ye and the others pushed the canoe. ¡°Wait a moment!¡± The instructor called out to Wang Ye and the others. Then, he said to the soldier of the Sixth Company, ¡°Be clear. Do they have many people? How many canoes do they need?¡± ¡°There are at least a dozen families there. They are scattered. The farmland behind is flooded. We can¡¯t see the road or know the situation, but the water is very deep. There are ditches and pits.¡± At this moment, Wang Ye could indeed see that the soldier¡¯s entire body was wet. ¡°Alright, leave this place to us. You guys continue forward and see if there¡¯s any place that needs rescue. We¡¯ll start here!¡± The instructor made a prompt decision and spoke to one of the officers who was accompanying the rescue team. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s continue moving forward!¡± The people who came in together with the local government did not argue. The situation here was very serious now. They needed help. There would definitely be people waiting for them if they continued forward. Therefore, as soon as the instructor spoke, the dozen of them left with two canoes. After watching the local rescue team leave, the instructor looked at the soldier of the sixth company and said, ¡°Lead the way!¡± ¡°Okay, this way!¡± The warrior turned around hurriedly. Wang Ye and the others followed closely behind with the canoe. Soon, after moving forward a little, Wang Ye and the others followed him away from the main road and walked into a small alley by the side of the road. Wang Ye saw that there were still some people evacuating from the houses on both sides of the street. There were also soldiers from the Sixth Company and local personnel helping out. However, the water here only reached the knees, and the deepest was only to the thighs. The situation was relatively not serious, so they did not care. They continued walking. A few minutes later, his field of vision was empty. It was like an ocean in front of him. Other than some trees and utility poles, the rest of the place was muddy water. At this moment, Wang Ye also saw that about a hundred meters ahead, there were two soldiers holding hands and holding wooden sticks. They were walking in the waist-high water towards the scattered houses in front of them. ¡°Instructor, this is all farmland. We don¡¯t know the way, so we can only go this way!¡± The soldier of the Sixth Company who was walking in front said. ¡°You two, stop!¡± The instructor shouted at the two people in the water in front of him. It was too dangerous to go over like this. Although they had life jackets on them, they did not know what was going on underwater. It was not safe even with the life jackets. If the water was too deep, the life jacket might become a burden. After you floated up, you would be washed away by the water. The most important thing was that half of the house in front was flooded. The water level there sly deeper. It was obvious that there was no way to save them even if they walked over. ¡°Quick, I¡¯ll distribute the tasks!¡± The instructor began to give orders to Wang Ye and the others. Wang Ye and the others now had more than 30 people. They were the new recruits of the entire second battalion, but there were only four canoes at the moment. The situation was urgent, and there were not many relief supplies sent by the local government. After the mission was assigned, more than a dozen people were assigned to rescue the people while the rest waited for reinforcements. ¡°One!¡± ¡°Two! H Wang Ye took it upon himself to snatch the quota for the mission. At this moment, he, Kang Hua, and two other recruits from the Fourth Company were sitting on the canoe, listening to Kang Hua¡¯s slogan as they paddled together. The water level here was too deep, so they naturally wouldn¡¯t foolishly walk over with the canoe but instead sit on it. They were all soldiers even though they were all new recruits who had not received professional training in canoeing. However, listening to the slogan still made the canoe move forward obediently. ¡°Get up here!¡± Wang Ye¡¯s canoe was the fastest. When they approached the two soldiers who were wading in the water, Kang Hua shouted. ¡°Don¡¯t worry about us. We¡¯ll go back by ourselves. You guys go and save them!¡± One of the soldiers shouted. ¡°Yes, we¡¯re not important. You guys go and save them first. There¡¯s limited space in the canoe, so we won¡¯t take up any space!¡± At this moment, Wang Ye looked at the two soldiers standing in the water, his emotions indescribable. ¡°Be careful, come find me at the Fourth Company when you get back. I¡¯ll treat you to a drink!¡± ¡°Haha, Wang Ye, right? Sure, I¡¯ll remember it. Don¡¯t go back on your word when the time comes!¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, that¡¯s right. Haha, the star recruit said that he would treat us to a drink, and the leader might even approve. I haven¡¯t had a drink in a long time.¡± The two soldiers stood in the waist-high water, seemingly oblivious to the surrounding flood. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll testify. When we get back, I¡¯ll make a report and let you guys go out for a drink!¡± Kang Hua said. After saying that, he looked at Wang Ye and the others and said, ¡°Alright, get ready!¡± There was no time to waste now. He had to go ahead and save them as soon as possible.. Chapter 291 - Chapter 291: A Wave after A Wave Chapter 291: A Wave after A Wave Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Quick, quick, pile it up more tightly here!¡± Hollered Wang Ye and the others whom were paddling in the canoe to save people, in the other direction of the town, in the area most affected by the disaster. Now, Wu Jianfeng and the others were fighting in the mud. Bags after bags of soil that had been washed over by the collapse of the mountain piled up, and then accumulated up along the place where the river had gushed out. There was nothing he could do. There were many houses buried under all the soil of the mountains. Although the situation looked very pessimistic, many of the houses that were directly hit by the mountain collapsed or were directly buried, there might be people below, but the chances of survival were not high. However, this was not something they should consider now. What they needed to do now is to block the water and prevent it from flooding, causing secondary damage to the people who might have survived in the houses that had not been dug up after being buried. Of course, at this moment, there were also people digging inside. It didn¡¯t matter if there were still living people in these houses. At the very least, he still had to dig a hole to see the situation inside. ¡°Mr Soldier, thank you, thank you¡­¡± On Wang Ye¡¯s side, he was carrying an old man who was sobbing on his back. In the Xi Guang Mountain area, the county and some urban areas were not developed, let alone the towns. There were many people who went out to work here. The young and strong were basically not at home, so now that the flood had come, the elderly in many families were all very powerless. Especially in the house that Wang Ye was in. An old house with only one floor that could collapse at any time of the flood. The water gushed out. There was only an old woman and a five-year-old child at home. They had no way to escape. They could only step on the bed at home and wait in despair in the waist-high water with the old woman carrying the child. When Wang Ye shouted just now, the old woman¡¯s voice was so anxious that she was almost stuttering. To her, it might not be a big deal if she really got into an accident. She was old, but this little grandson she was holding onto was her life. But now, everything was fine. Wang Ye carried her on his back, wearing a life jacket while her grandson was riding on Kang Hua¡¯s shoulders. The water level was definitely very deep for the old woman who was over 60 years old, but for Wang Ye and Kang Hua, it only reached their armpits. Of course, with the current water level, Kang Hua definitely couldn¡¯t wear a life jacket. Buoyancy would affect movement. The two of them took off their life jackets and came in with it in their hands. Now, Kang Hua¡¯s life jacket was also tied to the grandson. Visibility underwater was blurry and it was easy to trip. However, he didn¡¯t mind. He knew how to swim, but the grandson didn¡¯t. Therefore, it was necessary for him to wear a life jacket. ¡°Aiyo, Granny Fang, why are you still at home? I was shouting from upstairs just now, but you didn¡¯t respond!¡± On the kayak outside, there was a couple in their fifties with a younger child and an old man in his seventies or eighties. They were saved by Wang Ye and the others from another house nearby. Their house had a second floor. When the flood came just now, their family went straight to the second floor, so the situation was not critical. Seeing that Wang Ye and Kang Hua were carrying people out, the woman spoke anxiously on the canoe. ¡°Thank you, thank you!¡± Granny Fang was obviously a little too frightened. That¡¯s why she didn¡¯t respond to her, but turned her head to look at her grandson. At the same time, she kept muttering thanks behind Wang Ye. ¡°Grandma, you¡¯re welcome. Go ahead and board the kayak first!¡± Wang Ye said with a smile. Although Wang Ye¡¯s mood was also very heavy in this disaster, now that he had saved someone, he felt a moment of relief. Together with the two comrades who were also holding the kayak in the water, they sent the old woman onto the kayak. Kang Hua did the same and put the child on the kayak. ¡°The kayak can¡¯t fit anyone anymore. Send her back first!¡± Kang Hua said. However, he and Wang Ye hadn¡¯t boarded the boat yet. The kayak wasn¡¯t that big to begin with. The four of them had come together with the intention of saving people. The person they saved would then take the kayak while the four of them would support and swim beside the kayak. Holding the rope on the kayak, Wang Ye and the others followed the instructions of the people on the boat and tried their best to move according through the possible underwater paths. They had no choice. At this time, there was rice under the farmland. If they walked in the farmland, not only would the water level be deeper, but the rice would also trip them easily. Of course, with the current deep water level, even with the guidance of the locals, it was impossible to accurately step on the road. Wang Ye¡¯s group of four tripped from time to time. However, it wasn¡¯t a big problem. The current here wasn¡¯t fast. The four of them were all selected by the instructor that know how to swim. The first thing they did when they tripped was to let go of the kayak. Then, after splashing a few times in the water, they continued to support the kayak. As for why he didn¡¯t grab the kayak and use it to stabilise himself. That was because the kayak was really not big. With so many people on it, Wang Ye and the others were afraid that they would cause the rest to fall or worse capsize the kayak over. For the entire morning, Wang Ye and the other recruits had not left since they entered the arena. Under the heavy rain and the gradually rising water level, Wang Ye and the others had been rowing the kayak to evacuate the people in the areas where the water level was relatively deep. In a period more than three hours, Wang Ye and the others had saved more than 30 people. What made them feel better was that during the three-hour search and rescue process, they did not encounter any unfortunate victims. However, this was also because Wang Ye and the others didn¡¯t go to the place that was buried by the impact of the mountain. Wang Ye had already heard that the corpses of several victims had already been dug up. Some of the houses on their side were directly swept down by the mountain. When the houses collapsed, the chances of the people surviving were really too low. ¡°Come, Brother Wang, Instructor, come and drink some ginger soup!¡± Outside the town, after Wang Ye and the others returned from the last empty boat, they were arranged to recuperate themselves in a temporary military tent outside the town. As soon as they entered the tent, Zhang Ping An and the other soldiers of the kitchen squad came over with steaming ginger soup. The cooks drove a dining car over. They did not participate in the first-line rescue. Instead, they brewed ginger soup and distributed it to the drenched people and their comrades who came out. ¡°Yummy!¡± Wang Ye put on an ugly smile, then reached out his frozen hair and pale hands to take the bowl. He really needed to drink something hot now. The rain outside had not stopped. Wang Ye and the others were braving the rain, and from time to time, they had to get off the boat and soak in the water. Now, their entire body temperature was severely reduced. Holding the bowl, Wang Ye took a sip and felt his entire body warm up. Turning around, Wang Ye looked in the direction of the landslide through the tent. In fact, Wang Ye and the others had wanted to support Wu Jian Geng and the others just now, but they had been rejected by the instructor. Because it was about to end on the other side. After the landslide swept through a large area of farmland in the middle, only seven or eight houses were completely buried and destroyed. Some of the buildings behind and nearby had collapsed, but most of them had not collapsed. Only a portion of the buildings had been buried by the soil. In these houses, some people ran out of the house immediately after the incident. Some people were injured or had their doors blocked. Later, when Wu Jian Feng and the others went over, they were rescued. Only the houses that had collapsed and were buried by the mountain at the front were difficult to dig up and rescue. However, at around ten o¡¯clock, the local government found a way to get two excavators over. Now, that place had basically been dug up. What happened next was heartbreaking, but the disaster was coming. This was the reality. Everyone found it difficult to accept this outcome, and they had to accept it. Half an hour later, Wu Jian Feng and the others also came out. The rain continued, and the upstream reservoir could not hold on any more water anymore. The water level rose higher than expected, and it had to discharge water. It just so happened that the people here had been evacuated, and the villages and towns along the way had also been notified of the flood discharge. Therefore, the higher-ups were about to open the floodgates. However, at this moment, a piece of news that made Wang Ye and the others feel their scalps go numb was sent over. In a county town below the neighbouring city, a dam had burst. Chapter 292 - Chapter 292: Fortune on Misfortune Chapter 292: Fortune on Misfortune Translator: Draqon Boat Translation Editor: Draqan Boat I¡­ I feel like I¡¯m going tod.,, die!¡± Beside Wang Ye, Peng Yu Hang sat there motionlessly , mumbling weakly. For those who didn¡¯t know what the sound meant would think that he was about to pass away. But in reality, he was just exhausted. At noon, they had just finished a rescue mission when news of a broken dam came from the neighbouring city. At that time, everyone was very anxious. The regiment commander even called to request for assistance. But in the end, the Iron Bones Heroes¡¯ were not needed. It wasn¡¯t because they had just finished their rescue mission and needed to rest or anything. It was because the reservoir above them was ready to release water, but the water level of the river below was still rising because of the heavy rain today. if the flood was released now, many places downstream where the dam didn¡¯t cover would overflow directly causing it to break. Since ancient times, gardeners had the habit of living along rhe river. Because river transportation was an important transportation route in the past, it was easy to develop their crops along the river. Although modern city construction did not pay much attention to this, many towns did not change their residential areas. Under such circumstances, if the dam really broke or even flooded, who knew how many houses and plantations along the river would be flooded and how many people would be affected. Therefore, the Iron Bones Heroes¡¯ accepted the new order. The entire regiment took companies as units and followed the river downstream of the reservoir. According to the key protection points marked by the flood control headquarters above, they went to the scene to reinforce and raise the embankment. The sky was gradually turning dark. In a stressful afternoon, the Fourth Company cooperated with the local young and middle-aged villagers who volunteered to stay behind to protect their homes. They reinforced and raised the river embankment that was nearly two kilometres long. The first stage was finally over. The order came, and everyone could rest for the time being. Immediately, no one cared about anything else. On this muddy river bank, with their backs against the sandbags that had just been piled up, everyone sat down on the ground, listening to the sound of the torrential rain behind them. Everyone was too tired. Even Wang Ye, who had twice the physical strength of an ordinary person, didn¡¯t want to move his fingers after sitting down. After all, because he was physically stronger, he did more work than the others. He wasn¡¯t slacking off at any time. He was really using as much strength as he could. For the entire afternoon, Wang Ye didn¡¯t know how much sand he had dug up and packed into bags, nor did he know how many bags of sand he had carried to strengthen the river embankment it was very tiring, but Wang Ye could still laugh. Because the reinforced and raised river embankment blocked the flood that was released. Looking at his comrades who was sitting motionlessly on the side and listening to Peng Yu Hang¡¯s weak voice, Wang Ye turned his head and said with a weak smile,¡±You¡­ If you really die. I¡¯ll go back and smoke the cigarette you hid in your diary!¡± Peng Yu Hang turned his head and smiled weakly with his face covered in mud ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Brother Wang, I¡­ I¡¯m still breathing!¡± Phew, it¡¯s too tough. This is the hardest time I¡¯ve been in my years as a soldier.¡± On Wang Ye¡¯s right, rhe person sitting now was nor his comrade from Class Eight. During the flood fighting and emergency rescue, how could everyone care about the establishment of the system? Where did they need to run to? Now that they had stopped, everyone naturally could not find their own squads and platoons. Hey, quick, get up, get up. After such intense fatigue, how can you just sit in this muddy water and get drenched in the rain? This iron man will fall sick sooner or later¡­ All of you get up, quick, quick, help carry these children! Along the river bank, an old villager in a raincoat ran over and shouted. The local young adults were basically fighting rhe flood together, but the women, children, and the elderly were arranged to evacuate in case the river bank collapsed. But now, there were some old people and women coming over. They knew that the work here was about to end, so they were prepared to call everyone down for dinner. Indeed, we can¡¯t. Let¡¯s get up!¡± Wang Ye didn¡¯t really wait for them to come over to help him. In fact, they couldn¡¯t help him either. There were two to three hundred people on the river bank. How could they lift so many people with just ten to twenty elderly women? However, now that they had shouted, everyone forced themselves to hold their breath and slowly stood up with rhe help of rhe sandbags behind them. Boom! Boom! Lightning flashed and thunder rumbled in the sky. When the lightning flashed, the already dark sky flashed white for an instance. Wang Ye and the others did not react. They was already used to it. The rain kept falling, and the thunder kept rumbling. Ln the beginning, Wang Ye was afraid that he would be struck by lightning when he was working. But now, he just did whatever he wanted. Come, come¡­This is my house. Go in and have a seat. Have a break. The food will be sent over soon!¡± in front of the two-and-a-half-story bungalow, eight people from Class Eight followed the woman to the main entrance. After the owner of the house opened the door with the key, she warmly invited Wang Ye and the others in. However, Wang Ye and the others looked at each other and then stood under the awnings without moving. As the class monitor, Zhou Qi said,¡¯1 Sister, we¡¯ll just stand under the awnings. Anyway, we can shelter from the rain under it. We¡¯ll leave after dinner. We won¡¯t go in and dirty your house!1¡°¡® The first thing they did when they came here was to strengthen and raise the embankment. Even the cooks did the same. This was because everyone had originally planned to ear military rations at night. However, after the local villagers found out, they did not agree. Then, they directly organised for the evacuated women to cook. They couldn¡¯t eat outside because it was raining outside, so they temporarily used some houses closest to rhe river bank. He asked the villagers to bring these soldiers to their house to shelter from the rain, eat, and to rest. Wang Ye and the others followed this woman into her house. However, the house looked very new and beautiful. Even the floor inside felt very bright when it was opened. Not only were Wang Ye and rhe others drenched, but they were also covered in dirt. If rhey walked in, they would definitely dirty rhe floor. What are you talking about? if you guys hadn¡¯t come, my house wouldn¡¯t have been clean either, it would have been flooded. Go in, go in!¡± She had a straight face. Wang Ye and the others were a little embarrassed, but in the end, they relented and entered the house. However, he was only standing in the hall. They¡¯ll send the food over, but 1 still have snacks and fruits at home. I¡¯ll go get them for you!¡± She was exceptionally enthusiastic. Even with Wang Ye and rhe others saying ,¡±No need!¡¯¡±¡® However, she went upstairs ignoring them. In the morning, rhey had already issued an evacuation notice. Before they left, everyone automatically moved everything from the first to the second floor. ¡°This house is designed well. When can my house be like this? I think my house s door will be kicked to pieces by the matchmaker!¡¯1 Peng Yu Hang muttered softly. Wang Ye turned his head around and looked around. it was indeed not bad, although it could not compare to his villa in the county town. However, Wang Ye estimated that he would definitely nor be able to buy this house with 400,000 to 500,000 yuan. Hehe, it¡¯s not difficult. Work hard and become a sergeant. Then, you can work for three more terms. That way, when you retire from the army, your retirement allowance will be enough for you to afford a better house! ¡°Zhtio Zi Cheng chuckled softly. Wang Ye was about to tease Peng Yu Hang and ask him if he had a girl he liked in his hometown. However, suddenly Bang bang bang A series of hurried footsteps could be heard from the stairs where the elder sister had gone up. The big sister, who had been happily going upstairs, ran down with a panicked expression. When she saw Wang Ye and the others, she immediately shouted. Oh no! I¡¯ve been robbed! Hmm?¡¯1 The eyes of Wang Ye and the others widened. Sister, are you sure?¡± Zhou Qi asked in disbelief. At this time, there was actually a thief taking advantage of the situation? No, it was a robbery in the flood. I¡¯m sure. I locked rhe balcony door upstairs, bur it¡¯s been pried open now. There are also many footprints on the floor upstairs.¡±¡± Let¡¯s go! & Without a word, Wang Ye called our and took the lead to rush towards the stairs. At this moment, he couldn¡¯t care less about dirtying other people s houses and floors. Following the stairs that rhe big sister came down from, Wang Ye stepped up a few stairs at a rime. Then, a situation that quickly dumbfounded Wang Ye appeared. On the bed of the master bedroom on rhe second floor, a man with a moustache was lying there. There was an open bottle of liquor in his left hand and some snacks on him. A series of snores could be heard. This guy was obviously sleeping soundly. Ah! Li San Er, I¡¯ll beat you to death! The big sister who came up again after Wang Ye and the others went berserk. She felt like her lungs were about to explode. She recognised the person on the bed. He was a well-known lazy man in the village. He usually survived by stealing. Today, even though he was nor there to fight the flood, everyone did not notice, even though he was also a man in his thirties or forties. However, no one in rhe village would look for him if they wanted work to be done. Moreover, even if he really went to look for them, with his personality, he definitely wouldn¡¯t come ro help out. However, she did not expect that he would come to her house without seeing her while she was working. He had even climbed up rhe building and entered through rhe door. Moreover, he even dared to lie on her bed and drink her husband¡¯s precious liquor. The big sister went up and punched and kicked him. Ah ~ Aiyo, aiyo! The drunk man on rhe bed was woken up by the slaps. Seeing the slaps in front of him, he hurriedly rolled out of rhe bed. At this moment, he was also cursing in his heart. Why is this woman back? Didn¡¯t she say that everyone here was to evacuate and no one was allowed to stay? At the same time, he was also cursing this wine. It was really strong. After drinking a few mouthfuls, it actually made him drunk¡­ He rolled around in a panic. He was prepared to hide from the woman on the other side of rhe bed and run away after he got up. However, he soon felt that something was wrong. Why were there people on the bed, and there were several of them? Chapter 293 - Chapter 293: You Still Want Second Class Merit? Chapter 293: You Still Want Second Class Merit? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Haha, this idiot. He must have been so scared back then, right?¡± ¡°So many military men pouncing on him the moment he turned to look.¡± The military transport van was stopped by the side of the road not far from the bank of the river, and not even the wind and rain could contain the laughter coming from inside. Night had fallen, and the entire Fourth Company was now on board. The transport vans served as their barracks because they didn¡¯t set up camp. It was unavoidable. There was a lot of wind, rain, and thunder outside. If they were to set up a tent, it could get blown over anytime. They might as well sleep in the car. They took a quick shower in the rain outside, then take advantage of the time of day to change into clean clothes by taking off the clothes they were wearing and drying themselves. All of them took out their quilts from their backpacks after the tarp was removed. However, it was very packed in the vehicle and they were not able to lay down at all. They were confined to sitting with their backs against the vehicle. However, this was better than sleeping in the tent and worrying that they would run over other people when they stepped out of the tent. Moreover, everyone was on standby at any time. People were patrollingng the river bank at the side. If there was a breach or the water level continued to rise, they would have to continue working. In addition, even if there were no problems in this area, if there were any unexpected situations elsewhere, they would have to leave overnight. Sleeping in the vehicle was the best choice for now. There was no need to pack up. If there was an order, the vehicle could leave as soon as possible. Although everyone in Third Platoon¡¯s car was tired, they were still very excited. It couldn¡¯t be helped. Such an incident can become a topic of conversation for everyone in the midst of the challenging rescue efforts. Although this was not the best situation. The nature of it is actually quite bad. It¡¯s difficult to believe that while the rest battled the flood, someone had tried to use the crisis as an opportunity to break into people¡¯s residences. This was no different from taking advantage of a burning house. This Li San Er would definitely face a heavy sentence for theft because of this. After all, he was captured by the disaster relief troops. This was considered embarrassing. ¡°Eh, actually, we shouldn¡¯t have attacked so quickly. He still has a knife on him.¡± ¡°If we didn¡¯t act so quickly and let him take out his knife, then 1 would cut him and subdue him. Do you think our class would have a second-class merit?¡± Wei Qing Hai hugged his blanket and laughed as he sat in the car. Indeed, after Li San Er was pinned down and subdued, when they searched his body, they found a knife on him. It was the kind that was often used by gangsters on television. Unfortunately, he didn¡¯t have the chance to take it out today. Of course, Wang Ye felt that even if there was a chance, he might not dare to take it out. The knife could be used to scare the residents there. There was no way he would draw a knife at a soldier, especially when he was alone against eight of them. It was like a little lamb winking at a pack of hungry wolves. On the other side, the sergeant of squad nine laughed, ¡°Haha, you¡¯re thinking too much.¡± ¡°If the other party pulled out a knife, and you as a squad still got injured.¡± ¡°I feel that you can forget about the second-class meriYour class will likely sleep on the roadside in the rain tonight!¡± ¡°Haha¡­¡± His words caused laughter. The sergeant of squad seven also laughed and said, ¡°That¡¯s right, that¡¯s right. Eight of our soldiers from the Fourth Company faced a small thief and still got injured. It would be strange if Old Wu didn¡¯t kill you!¡± ¡°Am I such a person in your eyes?¡± Suddenly, the tarp at the back of the car was lifted. Wu Jian Feng, who was wearing a raincoat, stood there with a straight face. ¡°Uh¡­¡± The car instantly went silent. ¡°Even the thunder and rain outside can¡¯t cover the sound of your car.¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you hear the order to rest?¡± ¡°Are you all not tired?¡± ¡°Do you want to dig more sandbags on the river bank to strengthen the flood control project?¡± ¡°Hehe, Captain, we¡¯re going to sleep now!¡± ¡°Yes, yes, yes. I¡¯m so sleepy, so sleepy!¡± In the car, squad seven and eight, who had been the loudest just now, were now giggling and trying to get away. ¡°Do you not realize what time it is? We must utilize the downtime to get some rest because we have to leave at any moment.¡± Wu Jian Feng scolded with a straight face. ¡°Only with a good rest can we have more energy and strength to fight.¡± ¡°This is not only for your sake but also because the work we have to do is related to the safety of the lives and property of the people.¡± No one in the carriage made a sound after Wu Jian Feng lectured them. ¡°Humph!¡± With a cold snort, Wu Jian Feng pulled a long face and continued to shout, ¡°All of you go to sleep. If 1 hear any more noise here, all of you go to the river bank and work!¡± With that, he put down the tarp. ¡°Oh, right, I¡¯m the kind of person you guys are talking about.¡± ¡°If eight people caught a thief and someone still got injured.¡± ¡°You still want me to ask for benefits?¡± ¡°I can only offer you guys the chance to act like the sandbag by the river.¡± ¡°Such an embarrassing thing, is it my, Wu Jian Feng¡¯s, soldier?¡± Wu Jian Feng¡¯s words suddenly came from outside the tarpaulin. Immediately, someone in the car couldn¡¯t hold it in and chuckled. Of course, his laughter was very soft. At least, Wu Jian Feng definitely couldn¡¯t hear it in the wind and rain outside. ¡°Alright, go to sleep!¡± This time, Wu Jian Feng should have left, but no one dared to look. They were afraid that if they really used their hands to push open the tarpaulin, Wu Jian Feng would still stand there and look. That would be awkward. ¡°Go to sleep. We¡¯ll talk during the day!¡± Wang Ye said softly. Although he was a private in the platoon and was at the lowest rank in the car, he had a position! Although he was only the vice-squad leader, no one in Squad Eight was dissatisfied with him, and no one in the other two squads dared to look down on him. Therefore, Wang Ye¡¯s words were not abrupt to them, and no one felt uncomfortable. ¡°Yes, yes, it¡¯s been a tiring day. Let¡¯s not talk about these things anymore. Go to sleep quickly. From now on, you¡¯re not allowed to make a sound!¡± At this moment, the leader from the ninth squad also spoke up. The car immediately fell silent. Wang Ye also closed his eyes. Leaning against the metal sheet, he had to admit that it was a little cold and a little annoying, but he could barely sleep with the blanket wrapped around him. ¡°Dong dong ¡°Quick, quick, the dam has burst!¡± In the middle of the night, Wang Ye was suddenly woken up by the sound of a gong. ¡°Get up! The dam has burst!¡± ¡°Quick, get up!¡± ¡°Just go out. Don¡¯t wear any raincoats!¡± In the car, the soldiers were instantly awakened. Then, a flashlight lit up, and everyone directly wore clean clothes and jumped out of the car barefooted. They couldn¡¯t care less about the rain outside or anything else. After getting out of the vehicle, they went to the cars on both sides to look for the shoes that they had tied up and hung. Actually, it wasn¡¯t just the shoes. The clothes that everyone wore yesterday were also hanging outside the vehicle. Although it didn¡¯t look good hanging it like this, everyone didn¡¯t have time to wash their clothes. They were all covered in sand. It was most suitable to take them off and hang them outside to let the wind and rain wash them naturally. If the rain stopped, it might even dry. However, the rain did not stop, and the shoes that everyone took off were filled with water. But now, all of this has to be ignored. They poured out the water, wrung the water off the socks, and put them on. Then, they put on their shoes. ¡°Beep, beep, beep ¡°Bring your tools and follow me!¡± Wu Jian Feng blew his whistle. The entire company quickly gathered. No one lined up, and there was no need to report the numbers. After the team was lined up, Wu Jian Feng directly led everyone out. On the other side, the people who were beating gongs and drums were still on the river bank. The fourth company rushed over. When they were about to reach the riverbank, Wu Jian Feng and a few company officers continued to move forward, but the main group did not follow. Because everyone was holding tools and bags to fill the sandbags. What was the use of following the broken dam? The more important thing was to fill sandbags and try to save it. However, not long after, a piece of good news that could be considered a bad situation came. It wasn¡¯t that the dam had burst, but that the reinforced sandbags had been washed away. This news made everyone heave a sigh of relief. That was still fine. Of course, it doesn¡¯t mean that they should stop working. Once the reinforced sandbag was broken, they couldn¡¯t go into the water to pick it up. They could only refill it. And it wasn¡¯t just to fill the hole. Since this place could be broken through, it meant that the other places were not too stable. Therefore, after only sleeping for three hours, the fourth company rushed to work again with a flashlight or headlights.. Chapter 294 - Chapter 294: News Reporter Interviews Chapter 294: News Reporter Interviews Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation It¡¯s 1:32 pm now. I¡¯m currently on the flood control embankment of Lao Hu Gang Village in Xi Guang. Behind me, another flood wave has emerged. The rising river water has washed away the raised flood control wall that our soldiers and citizens built during the day. However, he had regained control of this place. As you can see, the soldier behind me¡­¡± It was already late at night, yet there were actually reporters reporting on the scene. This was beyond everyone¡¯s imaginations. Wherever the camera was aimed at, the soldiers would instantly become more energetic. This was their way of showing their heroic side to the whole country! Wang Ye even saw that Wei Qing Hai was running very fast. He deliberately carried sandbags and passed by the camera every time. This fellow had been complaining that he was exhausted and couldn¡¯t carry it anymore and that he wanted to lie down and rest. But now, after he returned, he said to Wang Ye and the others,¡±Quick, give me another bag. I can carry it!¡± Yes, he already had a bag on his shoulder, and now he actually wanted to take the initiative to increase the load. ¡°Hehe, Brother Wei, you¡¯re working so hard because you want to be on TV!¡±Peng Yu Hang chuckled and did not stand on ceremony as he spoke. Him and a soldier from Class 6 came forward and carried another bag of sand onto his shoulder. Now, the job of digging sand and packing bags was done by Kang Hua and all the soldiers of the 4th Company. As for the work of carrying the sand, it was Zheng Ke, the deputy company commander, who led the veterans to do it. However, to Wei Qing Hai¡¯s disappointment, the reporters did not stop him for an interview. Of course, Wei Qing Hal¡¯s little plan had succeeded. He carried two bags of sand over and was given a close-up by the camera. Although they didn¡¯t interview him, it was estimated that his figure carrying two bags of sand might really be broadcast later on and will be on the television screens of thousands of households across the country. ¡°Currently, we¡­¡± On the riverbank, Wu Jian Feng was still directing the work. Now, it was the instructor who was being interviewed and explaining the situation in detail. ¡°Hey, Brother Wang, do you want to be on TV? Why don¡¯t you carry two bags of sand and show your face?¡± Beside Wang Ye, Peng Yu Hang came over and giggled with a smile. Wang Ye¡¯s hand, which was waving the hoe, paused for a moment. Then, he looked at him and smiled,¡±You go, I don¡¯t want that!¡± He was speaking the truth. An interview? On television? If the situation of people fighting the flood on the front line was really on television, then when his parents and relatives in his hometown knows about it, they would be very worried. His father might not, and he might even go around showing off, but his mother would definitely. She might even come to the army to visit. Wang Ye thought about it and decided to forget about it. Moreover, he was drenched and covered in mud, which seriously affected his charismatic image¡­ However, sometimes, the more you don¡¯t want something, the more reality would go against your thoughts. Wang Ye didn¡¯t want to go, but the female reporter, accompanied by the instructor, came over with the cameraman. ¡°Wang Ye!¡± The instructor went to the nearby roadside and shouted. Here!¡± Wang Ye¡¯s hand that was waving the hoe stopped. ¡°Brother Wang, it¡¯s not up to you. I took the initiative to interview you!¡± Peng Yu Hang whispered with a little envy. Wang Ye glanced at him and didn¡¯t say anything. He only responded to the instructor and didn¡¯t go over to them. ¡°Come here for a moment!¡± the instructor said with a smile. ¡°Reporting to the instructor, I am currently carrying out flood relief work. The disaster is urgent, and I can¡¯t be distracted!¡± Wang Ye replied. Then, he turned around and continued digging with his hoe. If it was to make a contribution and go on television, Wang Ye wouldn¡¯t resist. Even if they really ended the rescue and flood relief work, Wang Ye wouldn¡¯t mind if they came back for an interview. But now, forget it. ¡°Uh Wang Ye¡¯s actions made the instructor a little embarrassed. At the same time, the cameraman and the female reporter were also surprised. Didn¡¯t they say that the new recruits were doing the work of digging and loading sand? Why was it that an instructor couldn¡¯t instruct a recruit now? The two of them looked at Wang Ye, then at the instructor. However, as a reporter, the female reporter reacted quickly. Without needing the instructor to explain anything, she said directly,¡±This solider is right. We are outsiders and we shouldn¡¯t interfere with their work. How about this? We¡¯ll go over and take a photo. When they¡¯re working, we¡¯ll just ask them a few questions!¡± ¡°This, forget it. I¡¯ll just call someone else over!¡± Although the instructor didn¡¯t know why Wang Ye didn¡¯t want to go on television, since Wang Ye had said so, he didn¡¯t want to make things difficult for him. If he didn¡¯t want to, then forget it. Find someone else. The others would definitely be eager to see themselves on television. Immediately, he looked at Peng Yu Hang, who was beside Wang Ye, and shouted,¡±Peng Yu Hang!¡± ¡°Here!¡± ¡°Put down what you¡¯re doing and come over!¡± ¡°Brother Wang!¡± At this moment, Peng Yu Hang turned his head to look at Wang Ye, looking pleasantly surprised and a little nervous. ¡°I¡¯m calling you. If you want to go, go!¡± Wang Ye was still waving his hoe, but at this moment, he turned his head and said to him with a smile, ¡°Forget it, a man must have a backbone. If you didn¡¯t go, I won¡¯t go either!¡± After saying this, Peng Yu Hang turned his head and imitated Wang Ye¡¯s words to reply to the instructor,¡±Chief of Staff, the flood relief mission is urgent. 1 have to hurry up and work!¡± At this moment, the instructor was speechless. He was cursing in his heart. Was he really that useless as an instructor in the Fourth Company? How embarrassing. He, an instructor, actually got ignored by two recruits. It was fine if he couldn¡¯t move Wang Ye, but he had to coax this recruit. However, Peng Yu Hang didn¡¯t even give him face. This fellow had probably never been in this situation before! The instructor pulled a long face as he thought. On the side, the cameraman carrying the camera was looking at the instructor, while the female reporter was looking at Wang Ye and Peng Yu Hang. After thinking for a moment, she smiled at the cameraman and said,¡±Let¡¯s go and take a look for ourselves!¡± Sometimes, women are more curious than men. Wang Ye and Peng Yu Hang¡¯s rejection made him even more curious about the situation of these two recruits. So, without waiting for the instructor to agree, he brought the camera and walked down the dirt road where the soldiers were running out with sandbags. ¡°Brother Wang, you¡¯re here!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry about it. Let¡¯s just do our job!¡± Wang Ye wasn¡¯t blind, especially at the place where the sand was being collected. The headlights of the military transport trucks were also shining in his direction, so although it was midnight, his field of vision was still very wide. ¡± Beside me. This is the sand mining area for flood control work. The soldiers are¡­¡± As soon as the woman came over, she only looked at Wang Ye and the others. Then, she didn¡¯t directly come up to ask anything. Instead, she stood at the side and began to introduce them to the camera. Wang Ye turned his body sideways to face them so that the camera couldn¡¯t capture his face. Peng Yu Hang didn¡¯t care less . He would turn his head to look from time to time. He even deliberately moved his feet to change positions while working seriously so that the camera could capture his face clearly. Although he said that he had to have a backbone, he could not resist the temptation of going on television. Soon, the female reporter finished her introduction and walked straight to Wang Ye and Peng Yu Hang, who were still working. ¡°Hello, can I interview you briefly?¡± ¡°Hehe, sure, but you have to be quick. We¡¯re carrying out a flood relief mission.¡±Peng Yu Hang was already prepared for her to interview him. He had thought about it many times in his mind. Wang Ye, on the other hand, was a little helpless. This camera was really annoying. They insisted on using the camera to take a picture of his face. Wang Ye immediately stopped and turned to the female reporter,¡±! don¡¯t want my parents to see me in this sorry state, so can you not interview me?¡±¡± As he said this, Wang Ye even said to the cameraman,¡±Big brother, can you cut off the part where you¡¯re taking pictures of my face later?¡±¡± ¡°Flaha, alright.¡± The cameraman was stunned for a moment before he smiled and nodded. After saying this, he even put down the camera that was originally aimed at Wang Ye. On the other side, the female reporter was stunned for a moment before she smiled and said,¡± Actually, you don¡¯t look like a mess at all. This is a manifestation of your bravery. I believe that Uncle and Auntie will be very proud when they see their son being so brave away from home.¡± Wang Ye looked at her and smiled,¡±My parents should be proud enough now, so forget about it.¡±¡± The female reporter was stunned by his words. What did he mean by my parents are proud enough? What have you done? Her instinct as a reporter made her want to hear Wang Ye¡¯s story. However, Wang Ye didn¡¯t give her a chance. ¡°You guys interview my comrades. 1 have to get to work. Look at my comrades carrying sandbags. We¡¯ll stop and wait for a while for more empty sandbags to come.¡± After saying this, Wang Ye turned around and continued to wave the hoe. ¡°Alright, we won¡¯t disturb you anymore.¡± Although the female reporter still wanted to hear Wang Ye¡¯s story, but since Wang Ye had already said so, she didn¡¯t want to pester him. Therefore, under the disappointment of Peng Yu Hang and the other recruits at the side, they actually stopped the interview. She walked to the side, and the camera was pointed at her again.¡± According to the latest news from our station, the rainfall in many cities in Xi Guang has exceeded 100 millimetres in a day. Among them, there are dozens of towns with rainfall exceeding 200 millimetres. The city with the most rainfall had already exceeded 460 millimetres in a single day within 24 hours yesterday. One must know that in the northwestern region of our country, the annual rainfall is only 120 millimetres. The current 460 millimetres was equivalent to three times the annual rainfall in the northwest region. Therefore, the entire Xi Guang¡­¡± At the side, the female reporter was narrating the lines of the news, and Wang Ye and the soldiers nearby couldn¡¯t help but look at her because of her words. In fact, Wang Ye was cursing in his heart. The daily rainfall was three times the annual rainfall of the entire northwest region? Was it that terrifying? Although everyone felt that the situation was terrible and that the rain did not stop, they did not have any actual data. Now that they heard this data for the first time, everyone felt their scalps go numb. After all, the difference in numbers between one day and three years was too shocking. To be honest, Wang Ye didn¡¯t have a deep understanding of the flood. He even thought that the flood would pass quickly. Because he was reincarnated, but he didn¡¯t have any memory of the flood in the west of the year. One of the reasons for this was that Wang Ye wasn¡¯t in Xi Guang City at this time in his previous life, and he was only an ordinary student back then. Every year, there would be some news about floods in the country. He had not experienced it personally. Even if he had seen the news back then, it was impossible for him to remember it for more than ten years. But now, hearing this data, Wang Ye felt a lot of pressure. The rainfall was too terrifying, and the fact was that it was still continuing. Chapter 295 - Chapter 295: Orders will be Orders Chapter 295: Orders will be Orders Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡± Quick, sandbag! Sandbag!¡± At four o¡¯clock in the morning, before dawn, danger once again appeared on the river embankment that the Fourth Company was responsible for. There was a portion of the riverbank that was overflowing with water. This meant that there were cracks or holes under the river bank. This kind of thing was not rare. The riverbanks were all made of soil, and the soil riverbanks had ant holes, rat holes, or even snake holes. Usually, no one would care, and no one would really care about such things. However, once the flood came, the small holes from ant nests or rat holes would be expanded by the flood, which would lead to the danger of breaking and overflowing. In fact, so far, the incidents in various places were basically caused by this reason. Now that they had discovered it in the area that the 4th Company was responsible for, Wu Jian feng¡¯s scalp immediately went numb. He urgently ordered his men to try throwing sandbags on the other side of the water. However, it was useless. The flood was too rapid. In the turbid flood, the sandbag disappeared after being thrown into it. No, rope, bring the rope over!¡± Wu Jian Feng bellowed. He was ready to take a risk to check the situation underwater. He had to know how big the hole was. And if possible, he could just go into the water and fill it up with sandbags. No, Captain, what are you going to do? Even if you have a rope, you probably won¡¯t be able to get out of this flood!¡± When the instructor heard Wu Jian Feng¡¯s words, his expression changed. The villagers nearby who were helping were the same. The villager in charge immediately ran over and advised,¡±Company Commander Wu, you can¡¯t do that. The flood is too rapid, and the rope might break. If it really breaks, you won¡¯t be able to come back up!¡± ¡°If i don¡¯t go down and the riverbank really collapses, the entire village behind us and even the nearby villages will be in danger!¡± At this point, he looked at the instructor and said seriously,¡±Old Tan, we are soldiers!¡± The instructor was stunned. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go together then. Squad Leader One, where¡¯s the rope? Hurry up and bring the rope over, and prepare more sandbags!¡± ¡°Quick, quick, quick, how many sandbags are there?¡± On Wang Ye¡¯s side, many of the recruits had blisters on their hands. He kept swinging his hoe and shovel. Putting aside the aching pain in his arms, it was very normal for his palms to form blisters due to continuous work. However, no one was talking about this now. Even though the blisters were painful, they endured it and continued to work. Now, Zheng Ke brought his men over and asked for sandbags in a hurry. He even asked how many there were! Kang Hua, who was leading everyone to work, hurriedly asked,¡±What¡¯s wrong? The sandbags had been filling up, and that was all.¡±¡±Did something happen on the riverbank?¡± Kang Hua pointed at the sandbags behind everyone and asked again.¡± ¡± There¡¯s a hole in the river bank,¡± Zheng Ke said.¡± The captain and the others are preparing to enter the water!¡±¡± ¡°Ah! How can this be!¡± Kang Hua¡¯s expression changed. ¡°I know this won¡¯t work. I¡¯ll fight for it later. Now, all of you carry the sandbags. Also, all of you continue to speed up and bag them as soon as possible.¡± The two of them spoke very quickly, but Wang Ye and the others could hear them clearly. At this moment, the expressions of Wang Ye, or rather, the recruits, changed. ¡°Instructor, Deputy Lian, I¡¯ll go help too!¡± Wang Ye ran to the two of them with the shovel. ¡°Yes, we¡¯ll go too!¡± ¡°I can swim too. I¡¯ll go!¡± Wang Ye¡¯s voice attracted the attention of the other recruits who were digging and filling sandbags. Everyone gathered around. Zheng Ke looked at everyone and his expression changed slightly. However, he immediately scolded,¡±What are you talking about? Just do your job well. We don¡¯t need you now, and it¡¯s not your turn.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not afraid of death. Besides, my swimming skills are very good. 1 don¡¯t think I¡¯ll die if I really go into the water!¡± Wang Ye was really confident. At most, he would just add points. He had twice the physical strength of an ordinary person. If he maxed out his swimming skill, even if he was really washed away by the flood, Wang Ye felt that he should be able to climb up from the shore and that doesn¡¯t make him a martyr. ¡°Yes, we are not afraid of death!¡± ¡°What? You want first-class merit! Not before we get it!¡±Ye San Shi, who had come with Zheng Ke, smiled at the recruits and said,¡± It sounded as if the veterans were bullying the new recruits and wanted to snatch the credit, but the truth was that Wang Ye believed that no one was thinking about this at all. Even now, after being reminded by him, Wang Ye believed that no one would want this thing. After all, although first-class merit was good, it was something that could be exchanged with one¡¯s life! ¡°Alright, stop dawdling. Hurry up and carry the sandbag!¡± ¡°Dong dong The sound of the gong rang out from the riverbank once again and ran all the way to the village behind. ¡°Quick, quick, get up, get up. Those who are at home have come out to run towards the riverbank!¡± In the village behind, Li San Er had stolen something yesterday. In addition, the situation on the river bank was under control. Some people from the families had actually returned to sleep. However, now that they found a hole in the river bank leaking water, the gong sounded again. They had to let these people who had returned evacuate again. Otherwise, if it really burst, their lives might be in danger if they stayed here. ¡°Something has happened. Get ready. Let¡¯s go out and take a look!¡± Not far away from the military transport vehicle, in an off-road vehicle, the female reporter and photographer had been filming the flood until two in the morning. They had not slept for two hours in the car when the sound of a gong suddenly sounded outside, startling them. ¡°Brother Wang!¡± On Wang Ye¡¯s side, Peng Yu hang was holding the bag while Wang Ye was quickly shovelling the sand and filling it. When he heard Peng Yu Hang¡¯s voice, Wang Ye raised his head and glanced at him. ¡°Are the Company Commander and the others really going to go into the flood?¡± ¡°This is definitely not a joke. There¡¯s a hole in the river bank, so we have to block it!¡±¡± As soon as Wang Ye finished speaking, Kang Hua saw the veterans carrying the sandbags and following Zheng Ke. He gritted his teeth and went straight to Wang Ye¡¯s side. He took the sandbag that had not been filled from Peng Yu Hang¡¯s hand and tied it up with a rope. ¡°Wang Ye, 1¡¯11 leave the sand digging work here to you. Hurry up and organise everyone to fill the sandbags!¡± After saying that, he carried the sandbag and ran. ¡°Instructor!¡± Wang Ye shouted. ¡°Don¡¯t follow me. You have your own things to do. The sandbag is also very important.¡± After saying this, he stomped his feet and turned around to look at Wang Ye,¡±This is an order, understand?¡± ¡°Yes, sir! ii Wang Ye gritted his teeth and replied. Then, he turned around and continued to work hard. The order had already been given. Although Wang Ye really wanted to follow and see the situation, he could only accept the order now. He had no choice. He was a soldier, and it was his duty to obey orders. Soon, Kang Hua ran away as well. At the same time, another dispute was going on the riverbank. ¡°What are you doing?¡± Wu Jian Feng looked at Zheng Ke, who had just come over with a sandbag. As soon as he put it down, he ran in front of him and snatched the rope from him. Zheng Ke smiled.¡± Haha, Company Commander. Don¡¯t forget that I¡¯m the deputy company commander. We¡¯re still in the middle of a war, right?¡± You still have to stay behind to command the entire company, and my mission as the deputy company commander is to be the assault team leader on the battlefield. At this time, it¡¯s only reasonable for me to go!¡± ¡°What nonsense are you talking about? I¡¯m the company commander.¡±Wu Jian Feng glared. Naturally, he knew what Zheng Ke said was true. In the army, the deputy company commander was usually responsible for assisting the company commander. However, when a war really broke out, as long as an assault team was needed, and there was a deputy company commander in the company, the deputy company commander would definitely be the assault team leader. Zheng Ke wasn¡¯t scared by Wu Jian Feng¡¯s glare.¡± Company commander, don¡¯t bestubborn. Fighting floods is also a battle. If we really can¡¯t get up, the company still has to fight. You¡¯re the company commander, so it¡¯s your responsibility to command the entire company. I¡¯m the deputy company commander, so the assault is my responsibility. Now, let¡¯s follow the rules. Moreover, if you don¡¯t do this kind of thing, how can 1 continue to be the deputy company commander when I go back?¡± After Zheng Ke said this, he snatched the rope from Wu Jian Feng¡¯s hand and tied it around his body. ¡°You¡­¡± Wu Jian Feng still wanted to say something, but the instructor pulled him back. Then, he looked at Zheng Ke and said solemnly,¡±Elder Zheng, be careful. We won¡¯t be pretentious anymore. You go first. If you can¡¯t do it, we¡¯ll come again!¡± ¡°Yes, I promise to complete the mission!¡± Zheng Ke saluted and grinned. He looked at the torrential flood at the side, completely unafraid of death. This scene was coincidentally aimed at by the female reporters who had rushed over and their cameras. Of course, no one cared about their arrival now, and they did not go up to disturb them. Soon, Zheng Ke climbed up the raised flood wall and lay on the sandbag. His lower body was washed up when he entered the water. His current position was seven or eight meters upstream from the hole. The flood was too strong, and there was no way to reach the hole if they went straight down. ¡°There¡¯s no one here to take the sandbag? Should we send it over?¡± On Wang Ye¡¯s side, after Kang Hua left, no one came over. That was right. Now that Zheng Ke was going down, everyone¡¯s hearts were in their throats. They were all looking at the rope that the company commander and some squad leaders were pulling and Zheng Ke who was half-submerged in the water. They didn¡¯t have the mood or time to carry the sandbag. If he wanted to take it, he had to figure out the situation below first. Therefore, Peng Yu Hang said this to Wang Ye. To be honest, Wang Ye was tempted. After thinking for a moment, Wang Ye said to his nearby comrades,¡±Hurry up and get two bags each. We¡¯ll carry them over!¡± If you don¡¯t come and get it, I won¡¯t be disobeying your orders, right? In any case, Wang Ye didn¡¯t care whether it counted or not. At most, he would just send it over and let him come back. Then, he would just come back. But now, Wang Ye wanted to take a look first. Chapter 296 - Chapter 296: Crisis at the Riverbank Chapter 296: Crisis at the Riverbank Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation When Wang Ye and the others ran over, they heard Wu Jian Feng shouting,¡±Quick, quick, pull him up!¡± Soon, Wang Ye and the others also saw that under the interweaving lights from the torchlights and headlights, a person was pulled out of the water on the other side of the flood wall. ¡°It¡¯s, it¡¯s not possible. The current is too fast, and the pressure¡­The pressure was too great. 1 really think that it¡¯ll be impossible to swim downwards!¡± He was lying on the wall made of sandbags, and his body was still being pulled by a rope to prevent him from being swept away by the water. At this moment, Zheng Ke was panting heavily. It was too strenuous underwater. He had just carried a sandbag down. However, once the water rushed, even if he held the sandbag, he could not sink to the bottom at all. It was like flying a kite. With the rope tied to his waist, he was directly swept up in the water. No matter how hard he tried to control his body to sink, it was futile. ¡°Change the person. Why don¡¯t I give it a go?¡± Kang Hua stepped forward and said. ¡°No. There¡¯s no need, just tie two sandbags around me this time, and then I¡¯ll carry another bag down.¡± ¡°What are you talking about? If you tied the sandbag to your body and the rope broke free, would it be any different from sending yourself to death?¡± Zheng Ke had just finished speaking when Wu Jian Feng cursed. It was already very risky to tie a person down with a rope, so why would he tie a sandbag down? If the rope broke, he would have a chance to float up without the sandbag. However, if he tied the sandbag, he would sink to the bottom. Under this torrential rain and flood, they probably wouldn¡¯t even know where to find your corpse.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not a big problem!¡± Zheng Ke looked at Wu Jian Feng and said,¡± Our rope won¡¯t break so easily. Just control the time and pull me up.¡±¡± He added,¡± Besides, there¡¯s no other way now. The current is so rapid. If we don¡¯t add weight, we really can¡¯t go down!¡± Wu Jian Feng was silent. After a few seconds, he said,¡±Then add another rope.¡± Quick, bring another rope over and tie another one!¡± ¡°No need!¡± Zheng Ke wanted to refuse, but Wu Jian Feng directly ordered, ¡°This is an order, listen to me!¡± In the end, Zheng Ke could only listen to his orders. After tying another rope to his waist, he also tied two sandbags to his back. ii Plop.¡± He didn¡¯t say anything. When he was ready, he let go of the flood wall and quickly sank into the water. Wang Ye¡¯s heart was in his throat. This job was indeed scary. He wasn¡¯t really close to Zheng Ke. Zheng Ke was in the company, and he rarely smiled even when he was near him. He had always kept a straight face, and Wang Ye rarely communicated with him. However, at this moment, Wang Ye really admired his courage and prayed in his heart that nothing would happen to him. Underwater. Zheng Ke kept his eyes open. In the murky flood, his eyes struggled to stay open, and his visibility was only a few centimetres when he opened his eyes wide. However, he was now sticking close to the shore. Unlike before, he had two more sandbags on his back this time. Therefore, he successfully sank. And this time, he rushed forward very quickly. This was caused by the current. At this moment, his expression changed drastically. It wasn¡¯t that he felt that he was in danger, but that he knew that he had found the place after charging forward. However, it was also because of this that his expression changed drastically. Because his entire body had been brought down at least a metre deep. But he didn¡¯t touch his surroundings. This was terrifying. This meant that it wasn¡¯t a small hole that leaked water, but a big hole. A huge crater was formed. He tried his best to sink to the bottom, but it was useless. The water current inside was even stronger. In just a moment, he was washed out by the water. Quick, pull him up! On the shore, Wu Jian Feng kept looking at the time. Zheng Ke could hold his breath for two minutes at a time, but the time he agreed with Zheng Ke was to pull him up after one minute and twenty seconds. Therefore, when the time came, he gave the order. The seasoned soldiers on the side were pulling the rope. When they heard the order, they immediately pulled back with all their might. Wang Ye had been watching nervously. Fortunately, nothing unexpected happened. There was no incident of the rope breaking or the person pulling the rope disappearing. That was true. The ropes in the army were all specially made. Although this one wasn¡¯t big, its weight was enough for two classes to play tug-of-war. Soon, Zheng Ke, who was carrying only two sandbags, was pulled out of the water. Wu Jian Feng and the others hurriedly went to the wall to grab him. ¡°Hu ~ Hu ~¡± Panting heavily, Zheng Ke took a few deep breaths before telling him the bad news that he had received. For a moment, the expressions of those who heard his voice changed. The worst-case scenario had occurred. If it was just a small hole, he could think of a way to block it. However, a huge hole had already been formed. The flood continued to sweep inside. The sand from the river bank was constantly being carried away. How long the river bank could last was completely up to the heavens. Fortunately, the flood had receded and the river embankment had not collapsed. How could it be repaired afterwards? If his fate was bad, this place might collapse in the next moment. ¡°Company commander, we have to ask for help. The hole below is too big and can¡¯t be repaired by manpower. Even if we want to throw the sandbag inside, it will be washed away by the water.¡± ¡°Good! Come over here first!¡± Wu Jian Feng¡¯s expression was ugly. ¡°Let¡¯s go back and continue packing the sandbags!¡± After hearing the news and seeing that Zheng Ke had come up safely, Wang Ye didn¡¯t continue to stay here. Although he was also very worried about the situation here, it was useless to worry now. He had no way to repair the river embankment. He could only continue to do his own things. He brought the recruits who had thrown their sandbags back to the place where they dug the sand. ¡°Brother Wang, will the river bank really collapse?¡± Peng Yu Hang held the bag and kept looking back at the river bank as he spoke. ¡°I don¡¯t know. Let¡¯s see what the company commander and the others do. We should do our job well now. If the dam really collapses, we can only accept our fate!¡± Wang Ye felt a little powerless. Ever since he was reborn and enlisted in the army, Wang Ye had always felt that everything was under his control. However, facing the natural disaster this time, Wang Ye really acknowledged the reality. Even if he used a cheat, it was definitely not enough to deal with the dangers of nature. The cheat he used was not invincible, nor could it be like Superman in Hollywood movies, which allowed him to transform into Superman and end the disaster alone. Soon, Wang Ye knew what Wu Jian Feng and the others had decided. He was prepared for both scenarios. Since they were guarding against the breach of the riverbank, a small box truck and a van that happened to be in the village were transferred over. Wang Ye and the veterans had to fill the two vehicles with sandbags. The second scenario was to coordinate the mobilisation of an excavator. If the excavator didn¡¯t break the embankment, they would use the excavator to find a way to cut down the tree stump. After that, they would fill it up with sandbags. In any case, both plans required sandbags. Fortunately, the veterans had come to help. Everyone worked together. In just half an hour, the two cars were filled with sandbags. There were also a lot of sandbags piled on the side. Another half an hour passed. The excavator was here. The Chief of Staff and the two local leaders who were in charge of the flood control came along with the excavator. ¡°How¡¯s the situation?¡± The Chief of Staff asked Wu Jian Feng. ¡°Chief of Staff, the riverbank has not collapsed yet, but the situation is urgent. We went down to explore the pit again just now, and it¡¯s getting bigger and bigger.¡± ¡°Alright then, let¡¯s not waste time. We¡¯ll act according to the plan!¡± The plan was naturally to use the excavator to hit the tree stump. On the riverbank, the wood from the village had long been collected by the villagers. Of course, it was definitely not an easy task to hit a tree stump in such a rapid flood. However, after such a long time, everyone had also thought of a way. That was to first tie one end of the wood to the bucket of the excavator with a rope. Then, he tied the other end of the wooden stick with a rope. This way, when the excavator raised the tree stump later, he could use a few people to pull it. This way, the wooden stake could be kept straight under the impact of the current and could also be pressed down by the excavator. However, this was still not enough to control the problem of the tree stump being shaken left and right by the impact of the water current. Fortunately, there was a solution to this problem. He used a bamboo pole and a rope to stand on the riverbank. He used the bamboo pole tied to the wooden stake to control the horizontal direction of the wooden stick. ¡°Pull it, pull it!¡± The operation soon began. Wang Ye stood by the flood control wall not far upstream and watched nervously. At this point, they no longer needed to fill up sandbags. He had already made enough in the previous period of time. The most important thing now was to fill the hole below. Seeing that the first tree stump had been controlled to enter the water, Peng Yuhang, who was beside Wang Ye, stared nervously and kept muttering,¡±Good, good, good¡­¡± Finally, the first wooden stake was planted. For a moment, the riverbank was filled with cheers. But then, the second one came. As expected, one after another. but¡­ When the fifth stump was placed, it was very sudden. ¡°Bang ~¡± There was a loud bang. ¡°All ~!¡± Someone screamed. ¡°Zheng Ke!¡± ¡°Platoon leader ~¡± Panic instantly spread on the shore. Because the river bank had collapsed, not as a whole, but half of it. The flood wall above, along with the remaining half of the river bank behind, suddenly collapsed into the water. In this position, Zheng Ke and the platoon leader Meng Wen Bin, who had been fighting to get on, were using bamboo poles to control the horizontal position of the wooden stake. Now that it collapsed, the two of them instantly fell down. Chapter 297 - Chapter 297: Save Me! Chapter 297: Save Me! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation At this moment, many people on the riverbank were flustered by the sudden change. Wang Ye was also shocked. He quickly ran towards the collapsed area. Everyone knew that this place was dangerous. When the tree stump was pressed down by the excavator, it might cause the soil below to erode. Even after the tree stump was fixed, the water in the tree stump would also cause the suction force of the water in the river bank that had already formed a big pit to increase, causing the river bank to collapse or even directly break the hole. However, this was a free proposition. If he didn¡¯t do so, he could only watch God¡¯s mood. If he did, at least there was a high chance that he would be able to settle this place without a problem. Naturally, everyone chose to work. Since he was going to do it, he had to take the risk. Zheng Ke said that he was the deputy company commander. He used his title and mission as the assault team leader to force a place for this dangerous position. Kang Hua was going to get the other spot, but Third Platoon Leader Meng Wen Bin pulled him aside and asked for him to go instead. He felt that his life so far was a little meaningless and sad. As a platoon leader, his presence in the company was too low. In terms of training, he was no match for the veterans. Under such circumstances, although the veterans were still giving him face on the surface, they were really only being polite on the surface. The army is a violent organization after all. In the army, if you wanted people to respect you, unless you took the political route, you definitely couldn¡¯t neglect training. However, even if you wanted to take the path of political work, the military system did not have the path of platoon leader. Even if you wanted to take the path in the future, you had to start as a platoon leader first. This was a dead end. Therefore, he wanted to use this opportunity to prove himself. Under his forceful request, the company commander, the instructor, and the chief of staff all agreed. However, he did not expect that something would really happen now. In fact, everyone had also asked the two of them to try their best to avoid the spot where there might be a pit. However, it was impossible to deviate too much from the horizontal line. Otherwise, under the impact of the torrential flood, you would not be able to stabilise the tree stump at all. Moreover, the area of collapse was surprisingly large. The original pit was only two to three meters wide, but once this thing collapsed, it would cause a larger area of the river bank to collapse. Now, this was the place. Once it collapses, it would directly collapse in an area of five to six meters wide. ¡°Quick, save them, save them!¡± The chief of staff¡¯s expression changed drastically as he stood there and shouted. But soon, a surprise appeared. Although the water was surging at the collapsed area, one could see a person bobbing up and down at the opening below. He held the bamboo pole tightly in his hand, and the bamboo pole was still fixed to the fifth tree stump. ¡°Quick, it¡¯s Deputy Lian. Save him!¡± ¡°Where¡¯s Platoon Leader Meng?¡± Two different voices sounded. Now that Wang Ye had arrived, he naturally saw Zheng Ke holding the bamboo pole. At this moment, Wang Ye felt a trace of relief in his heart. One of them had grabbed the bamboo pole, so it didn¡¯t seem like a big problem. But immediately, this sense of relief disappeared. But what about one? What about platoon leader Meng Wen Bin? ¡°Quick, find Wen Bin!¡± ¡°Quick, quick ~¡± ¡°First Platoon, save them. Second Platoon, Third Platoon, follow me down to find them!¡±Wu Jian Feng bellowed. ¡°He¡¯s down there!¡± Suddenly, Wang Ye exclaimed. His vision was also extraordinary. At this moment, Wang Ye saw a figure wearing a red life jacket floating out from the flood more than ten metres downstream of the collapse. Meng Wen Bin was also wearing a life jacket. Although the life jacket wasn¡¯t very reliable in such a big flood, it could still give him a better chance. At this moment, while Wang Ye shouted, he was also shocked. He was swept away too quickly. It had only been a short while, but he had already gone down more than ten metres. Wang Ye quickly looked left and right. Immediately, Wang Ye saw a bundle of rope placed at the side. This was a backup for tying up tree stumps. When tying it up, it would be cut according to the requirements. This bundle had yet to be cut. Wang Ye immediately ran over and picked it up. Then, he didn¡¯t think too much about it. He looked at the half-collapsed area in front of him. Moreover, because there was no longer a flood wall, the flood water rushed over the river bank. Wang Ye¡¯s movements were fast. The power of the flood that was rushing over was not great at the moment, so although Wang Ye almost fell, he still came over. However, not long after Wang Ye rushed over, someone behind him wanted to follow him, but ¡°Aiyo¡± sounds were heard one after another. Their lower bodies weren¡¯t as stable as Wang Ye¡¯s. In addition, the water flow that rushed over also increased. Some of the people who followed were swept away by the water. Fortunately, the people who were swept away were not too big of a problem. They did not fall into the collapsed area of the river bank. They were swept away by the water to the back of the river bank. There was not much danger. But even so, the chief of staff still hurriedly stopped the people who wanted to continue. ¡°Don¡¯t go through here. Go down and take a detour. You guys find a way to save them first!¡± He was shouting at the people below the collapsed area. There were actually people standing and watching upstream and downstream of the collapsed river bank. There were only a little more upstream, but there were still 30 to 40 soldiers from the 4th Company below, and there were also many local villagers. Of course, the people downstream didn¡¯t need him to say anything. They were all following Meng Wen Bin in the water and shouting at him. ¡°Quick, quick, swim over.¡± Someone picked up a bamboo pole and put it into the water.¡±Quick, quick, grab the bamboo pole!¡± However, Meng Wen Bin was washed away too quickly, and it could be seen that he was indeed struggling to reach the shore. However, in the flood, the current was fast, and the water on the shore had the force to form waves. He was held by the life jacket and could not swim over by himself. In fact, let alone swimming over, he would be swept into the water from time to time. If it weren¡¯t for his swimsuit, he wouldn¡¯t have been able to surface from time to time. ¡°Gather people, let¡¯s form a human rope to pull him up!¡±Someone shouted, causing Wu Jian Feng, who had run over before Wang Ye, to be so frightened that his heart shrank. ¡°No way!¡± Wu Jian Feng immediately shouted for them to stop. What kind of joke was this? It was such a huge flood, and the bottom was so deep. At least six to seven meters deep, what kind of rope would that be? It wouldn¡¯t be a rope, but soldiers holding hands to form the Bridge of Helplessness! ¡°Company commander, hold on to the rope!¡± Suddenly, a person ran over to Wu Jian Feng and stuffed a rope into his hand. ii Hmm?¡± Wu Jian Feng quickly turned his head. Immediately, he saw Wang Ye with a rope tied to his waist. ¡°You¡­!¡± Wu Jian Feng wanted to say something, but Wang Ye pushed him away. As he ran, Wang Ye looked at the person in the water and said,¡±Company commander, we don¡¯t have time. There¡¯s a mountain below. If we don¡¯t save the platoon leader, we won¡¯t be able to keep up. Their bamboo poles are too short. You pull the rope, I¡¯ve already tied it tightly.¡± After saying this, Wang Ye let go of his hand and pushed him up the flood wall. ¡°Wang Ye, wait!¡± Wu Jian Feng shouted. In fact, Zhou Qi, who was running in front, also heard the commotion and looked over. His expression immediately changed and he shouted,¡±Stop, switch, let me do it instead!¡± He had been downstream earlier, so he had run ahead of them. Seeing Wang Ye like this, he became anxious and wanted to enter the water in Wang Ye¡¯s place. However, Wang Ye didn¡¯t waste any more time with them. He had been looking at Meng Wenbin when he was tying the rope for himself. At the same time, he was calculating the route he would take after he got into the water. When he felt that it was about time, he gave the rope to Wu Jian Feng and rushed up the riverbank. ¡°Plop The cold flood raged on in a heavy current. As soon as Wang Ye entered the water, he felt that his body was being swept out of control. However, very soon, Wang Ye held his breath and began to stabilise his body underwater. Wang Ye was actually very afraid of death. When he had made this decision just now, he had upgraded his swimming skill by two levels. This brought his swimming skill to the maximum level. Therefore, after Wang Ye entered the water, although his body was a little out of control due to the flood, the superb swimming skills brought by the points allowed him to quickly control his body and rush to the surface from underwater. After coming up, the first thing Wang Ye saw was Wu Jian Feng and the others. The flood had just turned him over. At this moment, Wu Jian Feng and Zhou Qi were pulling the rope together. At this moment, when Wu Jian Feng and the others saw Wang Ye appear, they heaved a sigh of relief. Seeing that Wang Ye had disappeared into the water, they would be lying if they said they weren¡¯t worried. At this moment, he hurriedly shouted,¡±Wang Ye, be careful!¡± ii 1¡¯11 go save them!¡± Wang Ye shouted, then turned around and swam towards Meng Wen Bin¡¯s location in the river. He was now about ten metres away from the shore and had been struggling. From time to time, his entire body would be swept by the water. After a while, he would be brought out of the water by the buoyancy of the life jacket. It was obvious that he had lost his sense of direction. Without the buoyancy of the life jacket, he might not have been able to surface on his own. Wang Ye quickly approached. Behind him, Wu Jian Feng stood on the sandbag wall and ran with him. He was holding a rope. On the other side, Zhou Qi and the others pulled on the rope and followed nervously. ¡°Hurry, platoon leader!¡± In the water, Wang Ye roared as he swam towards Meng Wen Bin. In fact, at this moment, Meng Wen Bin had also noticed Wang Ye. At this moment, his desire to live made him desperately move closer to Wang Ye. Finally, Wang Ye, who was in the water, grabbed his hand that was flailing around. ¡°Quick, pull them up!¡± Wu Jian Feng had been watching. When he saw this scene, he jumped back and got off the flood wall. He grabbed the rope and began to exert strength. The others did the same. They exerted their strength together. In the water, Wang Ye felt his waist tighten, and then his entire body was dragged underwater. However, he did not panic, nor did he let go of Meng Wen Bin¡¯s hand. Of course, it didn¡¯t matter if Wang Ye let go now. Meng Wen Bin was grabbing even tighter¡­ ¡°Slow down, slow down!¡± Seeing the two of them being dragged into the water, Wu Jian Feng¡¯s heart was in his throat as he hurriedly shouted. Fortunately, it wasn¡¯t a big problem. As soon as they slowed down, Wang Ye and Meng Wenbin floated up to the surface of the water seven or eight meters away. ¡°Pull slowly, pull slowly!¡± Wu Jian Feng commanded. Chapter 298 - Chapter 298: Platoon Leader has a Sister? Chapter 298: Platoon Leader has a Sister? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Did you get it? Did you get it?¡± lie was seven to eight meters away from the collapsed wall. Right now, he was lying on the wall. Looking at him, if it wasn¡¯t for someone pulling his clothes from behind, he would have fallen into the torrential flood below. The cameraman, the one who had come here with the female reporter last night, was now sticking half of his body out of the flood wall in a very professional manner. He held the camera with both hands and pointed it downstream. As Wang Ye and Meng Wen Bin went ashore, the female reporter also exerted her strength and pulled him up. ¡°Let me see, let me see. There should be no problem!¡±The cameraman was also a little excited. As a professional news photographer, capturing sensational and valuable news images was his lifelong goal. And now, he felt that he was about to achieve that achievement. The brave soldier threw himself into the flood to save his comrade. It was impossible for this news scene not to go viral after it was broadcast. The cameraman¡¯s hands were shaking a little when he checked the video he had just captured with his camera. But immediately, the smile on his face became even more obvious. He got it. Although the footage was a little shaky, there were some places in the middle where the figure in the water was not captured because of the tremor. However, it wasn¡¯t a big problem. It wasn¡¯t totally blocked. The most important thing was that he had captured the scene of Wang Ye jumping onto the flood wall and then jumping into the flood without any hesitation. He felt that this image would definitely attract a lot of attention if it was used as a news cover. ¡°This shot is good, this shot is good!¡± Beside him, the female reporter also clenched her fists in excitement. ¡°Yes, I think this is very good too! ¡°The cameraman nodded vigorously. ¡°Let¡¯s not look at it for now. Let¡¯s think of a way to get there. We¡¯ll interview the person involved!¡± After roughly checking that there were no problems with the filming just now, the female reporter could not wait any longer. This was not the end. How could a piece of news only have pictures and not the protagonist on the screen? ¡°Alright, airight¡­Let¡¯s go!¡± ¡°Cough cough ¡°Ugh ~¡± Meng Wen Bin was kneeling on the ground. After he was rescued, he was vomiting non-stop. He drank quite a bit of the muddy water. Although he didn¡¯t choke on it and faint, he knelt down and vomited non-stop as soon as he came ashore. On the other side of the flood control wall, Wang Ye was currently leaning against the sandbag of the flood control wall. He looked at him as he spat out water, and a brilliant smile appeared on his face. ¡°You brat, are you really not afraid of death?¡± After checking on Meng Wen Bin and seeing that he was fine, Zhou Qi turned around and patted Wang Ye¡¯s shoulder. Then, he sat down beside Wang Ye. ¡°Hiss Wang Ye¡¯s face suddenly twitched, revealing a painful expression. ¡°Hmm? What¡¯s wrong? Are you hurt?¡± Zhou Qi instantly retracted his hand and got up with an anxious expression, wanting to help Wang Ye check. At the side, Wu Jian Feng, who was about to come over and say a few words of praise to Wang Ye, couldn¡¯t care less about what he wanted to say. ¡°What¡¯s going on? Where does it hurt, Wang Ye? No¡­ I¡¯m fine!¡± As Wang Ye spoke, he reached out and began to undo the life vest on his body. I¡¯ll help you take off your clothes!¡± Zhou Qi hurriedly took action, his movements very light. Soon, the life jacket was taken off, and the top inside was pulled down to his right shoulder. In an instant, the people who came over saw that the area on the back of Wang Ye¡¯s shoulder was red and swollen with a bruise. Moreover, there was even a small cut, and blood was seeping out. To be honest, even Wang Ye himself was a little dumbfounded. In the flood, there was too much debris underwater. He did feel like he was hit by a piece of wood just now, but he didn¡¯t take it seriously at that time. Moreover, he didn¡¯t feel any pain when he saved people underwater. Unexpectedly, when Zhou Qi came out and sat there, he slapped his hand there. It was as if his pain nerves were activated, and he immediately felt pain. ¡°Did you hit something underwater? Let me touch it. See how painful it is. Don¡¯t break your bones!¡±Wu Jian Feng pushed Zhou Qi aside and prepared to do it himself. ¡°No¡­!¡± Wang Ye¡¯s shoulders moved, and then he moved them back and forth a few times. It hurt, but his movements were not affected. ¡°Don¡¯t be so rude!¡± Wu Jian Feng pulled a long face and berated. Wang Ye smiled at him,¡±It¡¯s fine. It is just swollen from the collision, and a little bit of internal bleeding!¡±¡± At this point, Wang Ye¡¯s smile froze. He looked at Wu Jian Feng and said with a vigilant expression,¡±Aiyo, Company Commander, 1 might have hurt my bones. Help me call the paramedics. It does feel a little painful!¡± As a basic company commander, Wu Jian Feng¡¯s eyebrows were empty. Seeing Wang Ye like this, he immediately slapped him in a bad mood, directly covering his buzz cut. Naturally, he couldn¡¯t really use force. He was just expressing his attitude. ¡°If you¡¯re afraid of pain, you¡¯re afraid of pain. You can just rub it yourself. Why are you pretending? If it¡¯s really fractured, can you still move like before?¡± ¡°Hehe! Hey, captain, you said it, and class monitor, stay away from me!¡± Wang Ye kicked back, trying his best to avoid the two of them. It couldn¡¯t be helped. The army¡¯s methods of reducing swelling and removing blood stasis were very rough. Basically, he would pour some all-purpose ointment and then rub it for you. The feeling was no different from a veteran¡¯s massage after an intense exercise. Moreover, Wang Ye didn¡¯t want them to rub it anyway. If he really wanted to rub it, he would do it himself. ¡°Haha¡± Suddenly, Meng Wen Bin, who was kneeling at the side, got up. Of course, he didn¡¯t stand up. Instead, he sat backdown, leaning against the flood control wall beside Wang Ye. He let out a long sigh of relief. After calming down, he turned his head to look at Wang Ye,¡±Wang Ye, thank you for saving me!¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine, it¡¯s fine.¡± Wang Ye grinned and said,¡±Platoon leader, if you really don¡¯t want to thank me, just treat me to a meal at the convenience store later!¡±¡± The third platoon leader, Wang Ye¡¯s subordinate, lived in Class Eight¡¯s dormitory. Wang Ye hadn¡¯t stayed in Class Eight for too long, and the Third Platoon Leader didn¡¯t have a high sense of presence in Class Eight. However, he was still the platoon leader, and he usually took good care of Wang Ye and often chatted with him, so the two of them were definitely very familiar with each other. ¡°Hehe, okay. When you come back, I¡¯ll take you out to eat in town when I¡¯m free!¡±The platoon leader smiled weakly and almost vomiting again. The taste of the flood was not good¡­ ¡°Hehe, how can 1 just eat and be done with it?¡± At this moment, Zhou Qi, who was still squatting at the side, winked and said,¡±Wang Ye, doesn¡¯t the platoon leader have a sister who happens to be in university?¡± Let him introduce you to him. You saved my life!¡± Zhou Qi laughed evilly. They had been rescued, and no one had been hurt. After the nervousness, he casually joked. Wang Ye was speechless. Looking at Zhou Qi, he really wanted to say,¡± You animals can think about it if you want. Don¡¯t think I don¡¯t know that you¡¯re all talking about the platoon leader having a sister in private.¡± However, she thought that it was not good to say this in front of Meng Wenbin now. Moreover¡­ ¡°Good!¡± A very happy response came from the side. Immediately, Wang Ye was no longer in the mood to ridicule Zhou Qi. He turned back to look at the platoon leader and said,¡±Hey, platoon leader, I¡¯m not thinking about your sister. Eh, no, it¡¯s just that I¡¯m still young and don¡¯t plan on dating. There¡¯s no need for an introduction!¡± Wang Ye hurriedly refused. Of course, he didn¡¯t know what Meng Wen Bin¡¯s sister looked like. No matter what she looked like, he didn¡¯t like blind dates without any emotional foundation. He was already afraid of it in his previous life. ¡°Hehe, my sister is actually very beautiful. When we go back, I¡¯ll find time to ask her to come to the army to play!¡± At this moment, Meng Wen Bin really felt that it was a good idea to introduce his sister to Wang Ye. Putting aside the fact that he had saved his life, Wang Ye himself was also outstanding! It had only been a short while, but now that he had made a name for himself, he was definitely going to go to military school. Moreover, Wang Ye, who went to the military academy, was different from him. When he came to work in the army, he was so bitter that even veterans did not like him. However, for someone like Wang Ye, no matter which army he went to after graduation, which veteran would dare to give him face? Coupled with Wang Ye¡¯s contribution points, he felt that Wang Ye might become a company commander before he even reached the main company level¡­ It was not a loss to introduce such a talent to his sister. Wang Ye was instantly speechless. ¡°Haha! ¡°That¡¯s good, that¡¯s good. You can call him when you get back from fighting the flood. Now that Wang Ye is going to participate in the martial arts competition, he will definitely have to come back to train every week.¡±Zhou Qi laughed. Actually, they had been longing to see what Meng Wen Bin¡¯s sister looked like. However, Meng Wen Bin also knew how these guys were like, so he protected her very strictly. He didn¡¯t even show them the photos. ¡°It¡¯s indeed not bad.¡± Wu Jian Feng was also laughing happily at the side. ¡°How is it? Are you alright?¡± At this moment, a group of people waded over from the riverbank. They shouted before they even reached the riverbank. After Zheng Ke was rescued, the Chief of Staff and the others couldn¡¯t hold it in anymore. The chief of staff wasn¡¯t the only one involved. The local leader and a few other members of the 4th Company, such as Ye Sanshi and Kang Hua, were also involved. In addition, the female reporter and cameraman also ran over. Chapter 299 - Chapter 299: Soldiers on the News Chapter 299: Soldiers on the News Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Medic, medic!¡± When the chief of staff saw Wang Ye¡¯s shoulder, he turned around and shouted. There was a medic in the fourth company, and the medic had been following them to fight the flood. He was currently bandaging Zheng Ke¡¯s wound. When he fell straight down just now, he also scraped himself. It was unknown whether he had hit a rock or something else, but there was also a red and swollen area on his back, which was also a wound. It wasn¡¯t serious but it was a flesh wound, and after being exposed to the flood¡¯s dirty water. He definitely had to clean the wound with a sterile swab, then help bandage it and rub away the blood clot. In a daze, they did not hear the Chief of Staff¡¯s voice. This was because Wang Ye was currently 70 to 80 metres away from the collapsed area. There was still a torrential flood on the side, and the sound of water flowing could be heard. Even if one didn¡¯t shout loudly from more than ten metres away, they might not be able to hear the sound, let alone now that they were so far away. ¡°It¡¯s fine, Chief. It¡¯s just a small flesh wound. I¡¯ll be fine later!¡± Wang Ye wanted to get someone to call the chief of staff of the medics. ¡°Come, let me help you up first.¡± Wen Bin, check if you¡¯re injured!¡±Wu Jian Feng spoke at this moment. After he finished speaking, the female reporter who had been following the chief of staff finally couldn¡¯t hold it in anymore. ¡°Chief of Staff, we would like to interview your soldier. Is that okay?¡± ¡°Yes, yes, of course!¡±The chief of staff immediately turned his head and said with a smile. An interview, it¡¯s a good thing! Did you hear that? They are interviewing our soldiers. At this moment, he glanced at the local leader who had followed him. This was the time to get some limelight. However, when he looked at Wang Ye again, he couldn¡¯t help but feel a little regretful. Looking at Wu Jian Feng, who was supporting Wang Ye, he had the urge to lack him into the river. Bastard, a carton of milk gave him a huge advantage. Otherwise, if Wang Ye was now his direct subordinate, he would be able to laugh even more happily. ¡°Hello, your name is Wang Ye? I¡¯m Wei Zi Yu, this is our second time meeting?¡± The female reporter walked up to Wang Ye with a smile. Actually, she was quite good-looking. Now that she smiled, she looked even more beautiful. Thinking about it, it made sense. She was a provincial reporter. How could she leave the country if she was not good-looking? Looking at the microphone stuffed in front of him, Wang Ye¡¯s expression was a little awkward, especially when he saw that the camera beside him was also facing him. Wang Ye hurriedly reached out and pulled up his clothes. ¡°Um, can I be censored later?¡±Wang Ye looked at her and said. Wang Ye knew that it was basically impossible for them not to broadcast what had happened today. Even if he wanted to, Wu Jian Feng and the Chief of Staff would definitely not agree. ¡°Are you still afraid that your parents will worry?¡±Wei Zi Yu smiled faintly. While the two of them were talking, Wu Jian Feng maintained a serious expression beside Wang Ye. When Wang Ye saw this, he really wanted to kick him. Why was he pretending? Didn¡¯t he know to help say something? ¡°Yes!¡± Wang Ye nodded. Of course, if his mother found out that he had saved someone in the flood, she would definitely jump up. Perhaps after he served for two years, he would be forced to retire. After all, she only had one son in her family. Although it was good for her to make contributions, from a mother¡¯s point of view, it was too scary for her son to risk his life like this. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll talk to the station later!¡± She didn¡¯t agree directly, so Wang Ye felt a little helpless,¡±Can¡¯t you give me a definite answer?¡± ¡°Alright, we¡¯ll pay attention to this. I can promise you that 1 won¡¯t take a headshot.¡± ¡°Alright!¡± ¡°Then ask whatever you want to ask!¡±¡± ¡°Alright, alright, stop pacing around. I¡¯m doing something.¡± In the office of Wang Jian Jun¡¯s company in his hometown, Wang Jian Jun looked helplessly at his wife walking back and forth in front of him. However, it would have been fine if he hadn¡¯t opened his mouth. Your son has made a contribution and you were so smug. Now, your son might be rolling in the mud and even in danger. Aren¡¯t you worried at all?¡± ¡°Hey, hey, it¡¯s not that serious.¡± Wang Jian Jun shouted,¡± Look at the soldiers on TV. They¡¯re all wearing life jackets, and they¡¯re just moving the people in the city.¡± His son had gone to the army. He was a man. At this time, he shouldered his responsibilities. This was what a man had to do. Not to mention him, if I were a soldier and encountered such a thing, 1 would definitely do the same.¡±Wang Jian Jun said seriously. Of course, Wang Ye¡¯s mother didn¡¯t agree with him,¡±What are you bragging about? Even if you were a soldier, would you still fight against floods. Look at your stomach now. Are you going to lie in the water like a life buoy?¡± ¡°What!¡± Wang Jian Jun smiled helplessly. Immediately, Wang Ye¡¯s mother couldn¡¯t help but burst out laughing. However, she immediately restrained her smile. Walking to the back of the desk, he rubbed Wang Jian Jun¡¯s temples and said,¡±¡±Alright, 1 know you¡¯re getting a headache because of me, but it¡¯s raining everywhere now, especially in Xi Guang. You¡¯ve seen the news. It¡¯s said that the amount of rain in a day is equivalent to three years in the Northwest. Xi Guang was currently suffering from all kinds of internal and external floods. How can 1 not be worried when my son is a soldier in Xi Guang?¡± ¡°Alright, alright, 1 know you¡¯re worried!¡±Wang Jian Jun enjoyed his wife¡¯s massage, but he continued to speak,¡±¡±But it¡¯s useless to worry. There¡¯s no such thing as worrying for a soldier. Don¡¯t worry, it¡¯s not that easy to get into trouble during the flood. Their son and the others have also taken good care of their safety measures. Moreover, your son is actually just a soldier. He¡¯s a new recruit who just left the company this year. To be realistic, if there¡¯s really anything dangerous, the army won¡¯t let the new recruits go. You can rest assured!¡± Wang Jian Jun tried his best to persuade his wife. He had no idea that his son had just climbed out of the flood. She didn¡¯t expect that her son was being interviewed by a television station¡­ ¡°How is it? How does it feel to be a big star on TV?¡± Beside Wang Ye, Li Bing, who was eating his self-heating military rations, also leaned against the flood control wall and turned his head to ask with a smile. The interview was already over. Even the hole that had collapsed had been filled up, and the flood that had come out had been completely blocked. By now, the reporters had already left. The Fourth Company didn¡¯t take down the flood wall either. After checking the dam, everyone leaned against the flood wall or found a few bags on the ground to sit down and eat breakfast. In fact, everyone was to eat military rations. The cooks had been fighting with everyone, so they didn¡¯t have time to prepare food. The commoners said that they wanted to get some for everyone, but Wu Jian Feng firmly refused. He also said that they had food, so now everyone only had some Herbal Tea Eggs and other things that they could not refuse. ¡°What big star? I¡¯m not a celebrity. I¡¯ve asked him to censor my face!¡±Wang Ye said with a smile as he ate. The wounds on his body were also washed with a sterile solution and bandaged. ¡°Hey, why did you want to be censored? It¡¯s such a good opportunity to be famous. If only they interviewed me. I would have shown off my muscles to the entire country!¡±On the other side, a soldier from the fourth class laughed. Now, everyone was actually gathering around Wang Ye, wanting to hear what Wang Ye thought after he went on TV. ¡°Haha, come on, you still want to show off your muscles? It¡¯s not like the camera didn¡¯t take pictures of us just now. Why didn¡¯t you say anything and only focused on carrying the sandbags?¡±There were people at the side trying to sabotage him. ¡°Haha, what do you know? Isn¡¯t carrying a sandbag just showing off my muscles?¡± On the riverbank, now that all the villagers had left and only the soldiers were here, it was still very easy for everyone to chat. Of course, it was mainly because the Chief of Staff and Wu Jian Feng were not around. The collapsed area had been blocked and all the work was done. Wu Jian Feng was now reporting to the Chief of Staff. ¡°Is it that serious?¡± Wu Jian Feng looked at the Chief of Staff with a serious expression. ¡°Yes!¡± The Chief of Staff nodded. You guys were originally very tired, so I definitely wanted to give you guys a rest¡­¡± ¡°No need, Chief. We are soldiers. How can we be as tired in a war? We can handle it.¡±Wu Jian Feng didn¡¯t wait for the Chief of Staff to finish speaking. ¡°Yes, Chief of Staff, give the order!¡± The instructor said seriously. The report ended very quickly. There wasn¡¯t much to report. The main point was what the Chief of Staff and Wu Jian Feng wanted to talk about. Just as Wang Ye¡¯s parents had said, there were many places in Xi Guang that were suffering from both internal and external disasters. The rainfall was too heavy. Not only did the towns suffer from floods, but the cities were also not much better. The drainage system could not drain it at all. Now, there might be a fish in some cities, and that fish could swim unimpeded in the entire city¡­ There was a serious shortage of manpower everywhere. Although the fourth company needed to prevent floods, it was currently handled well. For the time being, there did not seem to be any problems, so he thought about transferring the fourth company to support other places that needed more help. Chapter 300 - Chapter 300: Wheres the Censorship? Chapter 300: Where¡¯s the Censorship? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Ta ta ~¡± The rain fell on some sandbags at the side, making a constant patter sound. When they were eating, the rain had subsided for a while, but it started to rain heavily again a few minutes after they finished eating. However, no one cared about this now. No one was even talking on the riverbank now. One by one, the soldiers leaned against the wall and closed their eyes to rest. Some even laid on the ground and used the sandbags as pillows. The empty sandbags were used as mats, and they covered their faces with hats as they fell asleep. They were all exhausted. Since they were out since yesterday morning, everyone had only slept for a total of three to four hours. The high-intensity work, the tense atmosphere, and the long hours really took a toll on them. Now that they were full, everyone could not take it anymore. They were fighting with their eyelids. Therefore, even though it was still raining, everyone was still in the rain, some even on the muddy ground fast asleep. Wang Ye did the same. He put on the hat that he had thrown onto the river bank before saving the people. After putting it on, he used the shade of the hat to block the rain that could hit his eyes. However, Wang Ye did not fall asleep immediately. With a thought. Strength: 1.5 Speed: 1.4 Stamina: 2.1 Vision: 1.25 Memory: 1.5 Reaction:i.4 Storage space: 1 cubic metre Skills:¡­ Swimming Ivl 4 (Max level)¡­ [Skill Points: 4] Seeing that his skill points were still at four points, Wang Ye, who had his eyes closed, smiled. Previously, when he was saving people, the system didn¡¯t give any mission notifications. At that time, this was also on his mind. However, after saving the people ashore, a notification of the reward suddenly appeared in his mind. ¡°Fearless of the flood and bravery to save people. The host is rewarded with two skill points!¡± This meant that the two skill points that Wang Ye had previously added to his swimming skill had returned. He was a little surprised, but he was also very sleepy now. After a short surprise, he closed the attribute page, and his mind began to feel drowsy. In less than half a minute, Wang Ye also fell into a deep sleep. ¡°Everybody is tired!¡± The Chief of Staff, Wu Jian Feng, and the others walked to the riverbank. Seeing the soldiers who did not react to their arrival, the Chief of Staff showed a trace of dismay on his face. Although he was also a soldier, he had experienced times when he was more tired and bitter than these soldiers. For example, when he was in the army in 1998¡­ However, it was precisely because of this that he could understand the hardships and fatigue of these soldiers. Many of them were still eighteen or nineteen years old. Most of their peers were still playing games with their parents ¡®money in school, but now they were fighting floods. ¡°Sigh, I already said that an army is trained for a thousand days to be used for a moment, but I really don¡¯t know how long this moment will take!¡± The Chief of Staff sighed. Wu Jian Feng said with a serious expression,¡±No matter how long it takes, our Iron Blood Four Company will never retreat!¡± ¡°Yes!¡± The chief of staff nodded with a smile. He turned around and looked at Wu Jian Feng. The emotions on his face had also disappeared.¡±Yes, we will not retreat.¡± ¡°Then, we¡¯ll carry out the order according to the plan.¡± I¡¯ll go over first. You guys can come over in two hours!¡± ¡°Yes, Sir!¡± Wu Jian Feng raised his hand and saluted. The plan was for the 4th Company to reinforce other areas. However, Wu Jian Feng wanted to go over immediately. However, the Chief of Staff eventually stopped him. Firstly, the soldiers of the 4th Company were indeed tired. Secondly, everyone was drenched and did not even have any dry clothes. Coincidentally, a washing and drying truck had been sent over. The Chief of Staff immediately decided to let everyone rest for another two hours and take the clothes that the soldiers of the Fourth Company last night to dry. What he meant was that he could let everyone change into dry clothes before continuing to fight. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ve sent it back!¡± A voice sounded from the news van near the military transport vehicle. After Wei Zi Yu and the others had finished interviewing Wang Ye, they left the river embankment and went to the car to send all the news footage they had captured back to the headquarters. At the same time, they contacted the headquarters to report their work. Now that work was over, Wei Zi Yu stretched and rubbed her temples tiredly. ¡°Where are we going next? Do we still have to follow this unit to film?¡± The cameraman in front turned his head and asked. When Wei Zi Yu heard this, she turned to look out the window. Immediately after, a look of astonishment appeared on her face. She opened the car door and got out of the car. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± The photographer lowered the car window and asked in confusion. ¡°Quick, bring the camera down!¡± Soon, the two of them jogged to the riverbank again. ¡°They¡¯re too sleepy!¡± On the riverbank, the cameraman was holding up his camera. He walked carefully as he took pictures, afraid that he would accidentally step on the sleeping soldiers. ¡°Shh Wei Zi Yu raised his hand to signal him, then said in an extremely low voice,¡±¡±Keep your voice down. Don¡¯t disturb them. We¡¯ll go back after taking a few photos!¡± The two of them didn¡¯t disturb anyone, nor did they do any interviews. They didn¡¯t even walk far on the riverbank. They stood on the riverbank and filmed the soldiers of the fourth company. Then, the two of them turned around and returned to the car. A new round of work began once again. The cameraman transmitted the content of the shoot, and Wei Zi Yu contacted the main station again to report what had just happened and the content of the news¡­ Wang Ye had never expected that they would sneak attack him while he was sleeping. ¡± Directly attacking the flood-fighting scene and gaining an in-depth understanding of the flood-fighting frontline. Good afternoon, everyone. This is the afternoon news¡­¡± At noon, Wang Ye was moving the trapped people in the county town. However, in a place outside the county town that had not suffered from the flood disaster and could still be parked, Wei Zi Yu and the cameraman were in the news van, connecting to the Internet through their laptop and watching the news broadcast of their station. Different from the past, the afternoon news was usually about all kinds of things in Xi Guang. Even at this time of the year, news of people chopping sugar cane could often be seen. But now, because of the flood, the news was all about fighting the flood. From the countermeasures at the national level to the images of the flood-fighting frontline. Wei Zi Yu and the other two were watching the news very seriously. The scene they were filming was the third piece of news. Soon, five to six minutes passed. ¡°It¡¯s 1:32 pm now¡­¡± Wei Zi Yu appeared on the news. ¡°Coming The two of them perked up, and Wei Zi Yu stared at the screen without blinking. Although they were the ones who interviewed him, the content of the interview was definitely very different from the actual broadcast. For example, the footage they had shot was two to three hours long, but the afternoon news only had a total of 30 minutes. How could they release all of it? There would be someone at the radio station who would specially edit it. In the news footage, Wei Zi Yu¡¯s figure disappeared. Then, the footage of the flood control last night took seven to eight seconds to quickly switch to Wang Ye¡¯s face. That¡¯s right, his face had appeared. Wang Ye had even said that he wanted to censor, and Wei Zi Yu had also agreed to censor his face, but there was no such thing now. ¡°I don¡¯t want my parents to see me in this sorry state, so can you not interview me?¡±On the screen, the scene of Wang Ye¡¯s first interview with Wei Zi Yu last night appeared. With only this part left, it was time for the host to narrate. ¡°They are a group of children. Their faces are still young, but they are also a group of warriors. The soldier who was interviewed was now covered in sand. The first thing he said to the camera was that he did not want his parents to see him like this. However, heroes should not be buried. Please watch another scene. On the news screen, the host¡¯s figure switched to the scene of the wooden stake being hit yesterday. The host¡¯s voice was narrating. ¡°At four o¡¯clock in the morning, there was another dangerous situation on the river bank of Old Hu Gang Village. The river bank was leaking, and the warrior took the risk to go into the water to check the cause of the flood!¡± At this moment, the image of Zheng Ke entering the water appeared on the screen. There was also the situation where Zheng Ke asked to tie a sandbag to himself and go into the water again after entering the water. The narration explained clearly. At Wang Ye¡¯s house, Xu Xiao Feng was also watching TV. Ever since the flood in Xi Guang, she had been watching the news from the two TV stations at home. She was worried about Wang Ye and wanted to see her son on the news. It was just that he had not been able to get his wish before. But now, she was excited. Because she really saw her own child! She saw how Wang Ye was covered in sand from digging sand bags. He heard Wang Ye say that he didn¡¯t want his family to see him like that. At this moment, she could not help but cry. But she did not wipe her tears. She looked nervously at the news footage. She had seen the leadership of her son, risking his life to get into the water. She was very nervous, but at the same time, she was a little glad that Wang Ye hadn¡¯t done that. But soon, she could not help but cover her chest. Because the news directly switched to the scene of Zheng Ke and Meng Wenbin falling down when the excavator hit the fifth wooden stake. At this moment, Wang Ye¡¯s mother¡¯s heart beat rapidly¡­ ¡± The situation is extremely urgent. There was a sudden accident during the pile-driving process. Two soldiers who risked their lives to fix the wooden stakes fell into the flood along with the collapse of the river bank¡­¡± The news anchor introduced the news, and then the live broadcast also appeared. At this moment, amidst the noisy scene and the shaking scene, she saw a person grabbing a bamboo pole underwater at the collapsed area. At the same time, she heard her son¡¯s voice in the midst of the noisy scene. She immediately followed the camera and saw the figure of another soldier floating in the torrential flood¡­ The camera was shaking, and the cameraman was clearly moving backwards in order to capture the soldier who was washed away in the water. Then, something that made her heart jump to her throat happened. Because the video was edited, she saw a figure scuttling up the flood wall downstream. They were fifty to sixty meters apart, but for a professional camera, this distance was still very clear. No one else could recognise the person who had run up the flood wall. After all, it was just a quick jump to the side, and he was still dozens of meters away. However, she was Wang Ye¡¯s mother¡­ Even though she couldn¡¯t see the front, even though she only turned her body for a short moment, she felt like she was going to faint when she saw the figure that jumped onto the flood wall without a second of hesitation and jumped into the flood¡­ She was certain that this was Wang Ye, her child¡­. Chapter 301 - Chapter 301: Wang Ye Is Famous?! Chapter 301: Wang Ye Is Famous?! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In Wang Ye¡¯s house, only his mother was at home in the living room. She was looking forward to seeing her son on TV, but there was only a glimmer of hope. Father Wang, who was busy at work, definitely wouldn¡¯t do that. Xu Xiao Feng¡¯s right hand was covering her chest, and her left hand was covering her mouth. Tears kept flowing out of her eyes, but she did not make a sound. She was too nervous. On the television, there was no editing for the news this time. Every time she saw the scene shake and lose sight of the figure in the water, she felt suffocated. This was especially so when she could see Wang Ye in the video. However, when the flood wave swept over and swept Wang Ye into the water, she covered her mouth with all her might. At this moment, even though she was extremely nervous and focused, she had already kowtowed to countless gods and Buddhas in her heart. Finally, the person Wang Ye and was pulled ashore¡­ ¡°Phew Xu Xiao Feng heaved a sigh of relief and collapsed on the sofa. It was obvious that a thin layer of sweat had appeared on her forehead. In the news, the video was still playing, but this time, it was edited to the scene of Zheng Ke being rescued. Wang Ye¡¯s mother stared at the television. Suddenly, she sat up and hurriedly went to the side to rummage through her bag. She quickly found her phone. Just now, she was not in the mood to think about this at all. She was only worried. Now that she saw that Wang Ye had come up safely and that there were no images of her son on the news, she immediately thought of her husband. ¡°Honey, what¡¯s wrong?¡± In the office, Wang Jian Jun answered the phone with a smile. He happened to be eating now. As the e-commerce business was getting busier, he ate at the office table. He picked up his phone and wanted to ask,¡±¡±Honey, have you eaten yet?¡± However, in the next second, he spat out the piece of meat that he had just put into his mouth with his chopsticks. ¡°What?¡± Wang Jian Jun suddenly raised his voice. Wang Jian jun¡¯s expression also changed twice, but not long after, he heaved a sigh of relief. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll be right back. Wait for me¡­¡± Wang Jian Jun didn¡¯t eat anymore. He threw his chopsticks away and stood up. After running a few steps, she hurriedly returned to get her car keys. There was no television installed in the company. After all, there was no need for that. The computer could do all the work, but the computers in this day and age could not support watching such a local television station. However, Wang Jian Jun and his wife knew that the news about the flood control would be replayed many times on the television station in Xi Guang. ¡°Wang Ye, Li Bing, change shifts. You guys eat first!¡± On Wang Ye¡¯s side, just as he used a kayak to send a family of trapped people to a concentrated rescue point on a higher ground that was not flooded, Kang Hua came over with a lunch box. ¡°No need, instructor, I¡¯m fine!¡± Wang Ye said with a smile, looking at Li Bing as he spoke. ¡°Why are you looking at me? If you can do it, why can¡¯t l?¡±Li Bing could not hide the fatigue on his face, but he said to Wang Ye unyieldingly. Although Wang Ye was the class deputy, he was also the acting class deputy now. Moreover, he was a non-commissioned officer, a serious veteran. How could he say no in front of Wang Ye? Wang Ye smiled and said,¡±Alright, instructor, give us your lunch boxes. We¡¯ll just sit on the kayak and eat!¡± After saying this, Wang Ye boarded the boat. When they came back, the kayak was for the masses to sit on, but when they went, the kayak was empty. Naturally, they would not be stupid enough to drag it away. ¡°Stop resisting. Change shifts and continue working after dinner!¡± ¡°That won¡¯t do. If we give up the kayak, we¡¯ll be gone. If that happens, we won¡¯t be able to be the main force in saving people and can only do odd jobs.¡±These words were not said by Wang Ye, but by Li Bing, who was Wang Ye¡¯s current partner. Kang Hua was helpless. ¡°Alright, alright, alright. Here, your food and water!¡± Two boxes of lunchboxes, two bottles of mineral water, and then he took out a handful of sweets from his pocket.¡±This is coffee candy.¡± ¡°Good stuff!¡± Wang Ye took it with a smile,¡±It can also raise your spirits!¡±¡± ¡°Alright, hurry up and eat!¡± Kang Hua didn¡¯t waste any time and turned around to do his work. He needed to take away the people he saved to settle them down. ¡°Come, Wang Ye, you eat first. I¡¯ll come after you!¡± The kayak was pushed back into the water. After Li Bing took the oar, he said to Wang Ye, ¡°Good!¡± Wang Ye didn¡¯t say anything. This was what they thought. It was impossible to sit in the kayak and eat without moving. Wouldn¡¯t that be like being a dog in the manger? The canoe had to continue to head to the place where rescue was needed. Along the way, they could take turns to eat. At this moment, Wang Ye was completely unaware that his figure had already entered thousands of households. Most importantly, his mother had seen the whole thing, and Wang Jian Hua knew about it too. He was rushing home to watch the replay. According to Wang Ye¡¯s thoughts, the interview this morning would probably be broadcast at night at the earliest. After it was broadcast, it would be a local channel. His parents weren¡¯t in Xi Guang, so it was impossible for him to see it so coincidentally. However, Wang Ye guessed that this news might be broadcasted later, so it might be seen by his family in the next two days. However, as long as his parents didn¡¯t see him directly, no one would recognise him even if they saw him. After all, he had already requested to be censored. Based on their voices alone, other than their parents, the other relatives would only suspect them. In any case, they did not know the people from the other four companies. But his parents¡­ Wang Ye could only hope that they were too busy with work to watch the news. In any case, Wang Ye didn¡¯t expect that the provincial station¡¯s work efficiency would be so high. What was even more annoying was that Wang Ye definitely didn¡¯t expect that he would end up being on TV uncensored. Actually, it couldn¡¯t be said that it was completely uncensored. The interview scene after Wang Ye saved the person was censored. but¡­ This was actually not very useful. A careless person might not be able to discover it. However, after carefully listening to the interview and the conversation between Wang Ye and Wei Zi Yu, they knew that the warrior who saved them was Wang Ye, who had appeared on camera before. After all, in the re-edited interview, although the television station had edited it, the beginning of the editing was Wang Ye¡¯s question. ¡°Um, can 1 be censored later?¡± Not to mention that Wang Ye had already appeared on screen before, he had even said such a thing. The same unedited sound as before also made him feel lonely. Unless they were really careless, when everyone heard this voice and these words, they would immediately remember the face of the soldier from the previous news interview. In fact, what Wang Ye didn¡¯t expect was what came after. Fighting floods was ultimately a major concern for the entire population. Nowadays, even though they couldn¡¯t send comments on television, they were still very happy. However, there was no shortage of social media platforms on the Internet. Not to mention the Weibo platform that was established last year and then rapidly developed and became popular, even on QQ, the incident about Wang Ye was rapidly spreading. Only on the younger internet platform. The direction of the news seemed to be a little off. ¡°What made you jump into the torrential flood without hesitation to save people? Aren¡¯t you afraid of death?¡± ¡°I¡¯m scared! But he is my comrade, my platoon leader. Our lives are tied together. I must save him!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t say anymore. I just saw the news and saw what he said in the last interview. I really regret not joining the army!¡± ¡°I¡¯m so touched. This Soldier is so handsome. I want to ask, does he have a girlfriend?¡± ¡°He looks like Daniel Wu. He¡¯s so handsome and responsible. He¡¯s even worried that his parents will know that he¡¯s fighting a flood, but he¡¯ll jump into the flood to save his comrades. I really¡­ want to cry On the Internet, Wang Ye could be considered to have become popular, although the number of users of the Internet platform this year was far less than in the future. But in the end, he was still popular. His actions and his good looks made him instantly attract a large number of fangirls on the Internet. Of course, this was of no use to Wang Ye. He wouldn¡¯t debut anyway. Even the internet itself was like a fish¡¯s memory. He might be the most popular today, but who knows, some celebrity might release some gossip tomorrow and suppress his popularity today. In the end, with Wang Ye¡¯s disappearance, he was completely covered up in the past memories of the Internet.. Chapter 302 - Chapter 302: 2 Years or More Chapter 302: 2 Years or More Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Good!¡± In Wang Ye¡¯s house, a loud shout was heard, giving Wang Ye¡¯s mother a fright. Then, she complained,¡±What¡¯s good about it? Your son jumped into the flood, and you¡¯re still shouting good?¡± Wang Jian Jun hurriedly smiled apologetically.¡± Isn¡¯t that exciting? And they¡¯re safe now!¡±¡± Yes, he only cheered when he saw Wang Ye being pulled up in the replay. He was actually just as nervous before. Especially when he saw Wang Ye jump into the flood without hesitation, his heart clenched. If he didn¡¯t know that Wang Ye would be able to save them safely in the end, he wouldn¡¯t have been so calm just now. After comforting his wife, Wang Jian Jun continued to watch TV. When they saw the interview with Wang Ye and heard him say that he didn¡¯t want his parents to worry, they were shocked. Wang Jian Jun¡¯s eyes teared up a little. ¡°Brat, why didn¡¯t you think about this when you were jumping just now? Now that you¡¯re talking about this¡­¡± Wang Jian Jun mumbled. His expression seemed to be smiling, but his eyes were red as if sand had entered them. Xu Xiao Feng ignored him. Just now, Wang Ye had just finished saving people, and the scene changed. Now, it was Wang Ye¡¯s interview. Even though she had already watched it once, she still didn¡¯t want to miss her son¡¯s interview. Although she couldn¡¯t see her son¡¯s face because of the mosaic on Wang Ye¡¯s face, this didn¡¯t affect the concern in her eyes at all. Wang Jian Jun lit a cigarette to ease the tension in his heart and watched the interview on TV. When she heard Wang Ye say the last sentence,¡±I¡¯m scared! But he is my comrade, my platoon leader. Our lives are tied together. I must save him!¡± At this moment, Wang Jian Jun shouted again,¡±Okay! ini At this moment, the pride on his face was beyond words. These words were too well said. Even if he wasn¡¯t a soldier, even if he was already in his forties, when he heard Wang Ye¡¯s words, he had the urge to go to the battlefield and become a soldier. But it was only for a moment. Very suddenly, his body that was originally excited to stand up suddenly froze. Because he suddenly thought of something. He turned his head and looked at his wife, whose eyes were still locked on the television, but the light in her eyes was unfocused. It was obvious that she was missing her son. ¡°Honey, why do I feel like our son is too serious about being a soldier?!¡± he suddenly said.¡± ¡°What about being too serious?¡± Xu Xiao Feng didn¡¯t think much about it after her thoughts were interrupted. She replied in a bad mood. H No, I mean, don¡¯t you think our son is too much like a soldier?¡± ¡± Nonsense. Isn¡¯t he a soldier?¡± Xu Xiao Feng said agitatedly again. After saying this, she stood up. She was prepared to drink some water to calm herself down. But as soon as he got up, Wang Jian Jun spoke again,¡±¡±No, you misunderstood me. I mean, we wanted our son to be a soldier for two years and come back. We just wanted him to enter the army and reform himself. But look at him now. He doesn¡¯t look like he¡¯s going to be a soldier for just two years.¡± ¡± What?¡± Wang Jian Jun was getting more and more anxious as he spoke. The excitement and pride he had before were all gone.¡± Look at his actions and words just now. They are the will and thoughts of a real soldier.¡± Do you think he¡¯ll really return after two years?¡± Xu Xiao Feng froze. She stood in front of the sofa and turned around to look at her husband in shock. Indeed, the couple had been to Wang Ye¡¯s army before, and they had always been proud of Wang Ye¡¯s change in the army. However, from the beginning to the end, the husband and wife had never thought of letting their son be a soldier for the rest of his life. They only had one child. He was wealthy and had worked hard for his entire life. He was still waiting for his son to inherit his career. They had even discussed it after returning from Wang Ye¡¯s army. After Wang Ye served in the army for two years, the couple would spend another year or two grooming Wang Ye to take over and help him find a wife at the same time. Then, the couple could retire and enjoy life. After Wang Ye got married and had children, they could also help take care of his grandchildren¡­ They were imagining their futures and had even planned everything out. but now¡­ ¡°It.. It shouldn¡¯t be¡­Being a soldier is very tough!¡± Thinking of his son¡¯s performance just now, Xu Xiao Feng¡¯s voice was very weak and even had a trace of anxiety as she looked at Wang Jian Jun and said this. After all, she was a woman. She was usually swift and decisive in the company, and there were many times when she did not go back on her word. However, when it came to her son, when it came to such matters, she still placed her backbone on her husband. However, this question was raised by Wang Jian Jun. If he wasn¡¯t worried, he wouldn¡¯t have said this. ¡°Sigh¡­ This brat!¡± Wang Jian Jun smiled bitterly and sat down on the sofa again. Looking at the other news images of the flood fighting and rescue on TV, he felt an inexplicable feeling in his heart at this moment. A son that he could not lift his head up in the past had become a child that he was proud of after he was sent to the army. But now, this son of his made him feel like he was flying a kite. It was not easy for the kite to fly into the sky, it was as if the strings were cut. It was impossible for Wang Ye to know about his father¡¯s worries. Moreover, he didn¡¯t have the time to think about them now. The heavy rain in Xi Guang continued. It was as if the sky was leaking, and the rain did not stop for an entire day. At the very least, it would turn into a light rain occasionally, but it would turn into a heavy rain again not long after. Wang Ye was still in the disaster area. The entire county in the disaster area had basically no water or electricity. If they wanted to obtain information from the outside world, they would only be able to obtain some information from the local flood control headquarters. Of course, Wang Ye¡¯s appearance on television was actually a big deal, at least for the 4th Company and Wang Ye. Therefore, the higher-ups also informed the 4th Company of this news. At the same time, they also let Wang Ye know after dinner. However, he only knew. Wu Jian Feng said to Wang Ye,¡±You were on TV this afternoon. It¡¯s a pity that we didn¡¯t see it. But when we get out, we can watch the replay.¡± Although Wang Ye was surprised by the speed of the local television station, he didn¡¯t think too much about it. He only asked,¡±Did you censor me like how we agreed?¡± Then, he received a reply from Wu Jian Feng. He didn¡¯t know either, but he should have called. This made Wang Ye very anxious. However, he could not care about this now. After dinner, the 4th Company continued to join in the flood fighting and rescue work. This time, they were not moving the people. He carried sandbags and helped to dredge the drainage system in some areas of the county. For the next few days, Wang Ye didn¡¯t suffer from any of the troubles after appearing on television. Because they were in a flood fighting environment, no one cared about this matter at all. Or rather, where Wang Ye was, no one could see the news. There was no water or electricity. Moreover, Wang Ye¡¯s current comrades were all so tired that as long as they had time to rest, no matter where they were, whether they were standing or sitting, or even eating, they would fall asleep after eating a few mouthfuls¡­ Under such circumstances, who was in the mood to care if Wang Ye was on TV or not? In addition, at this time, many reporters were rushing around the disaster area. Being on television was not a rare thing at all. ¡°Comrades, let me tell you a very heavy news!¡± On the evening of the 4th, just as the reinforcement work on a river embankment had been completed and the 4th Company was about to retreat for dinner and rest, the instructor took advantage of this time to stand in the middle of the officers and soldiers and spoke with a heavy expression. ¡°1 just received the latest news. As of 7 pm tonight, there are more than 3 million people affected by the disaster in 42 counties and cities in the entire Xi Guang Province. Among them, according to preliminary statistics, 51 people had died and 2 were missing. In addition, more than 11,000 houses have collapsed, nearly 200 hectares of crops have been damaged, and 15 dams have been damaged¡­¡± Everyone clenched their fists when they heard the data brought by the instructor. ¡°How did this happen? We were clearly already working our hardest!¡±Someone punched the ground. ¡°That¡¯s right!¡± Wang Ye felt a little powerless when he heard this voice. He had already given it his all, but in just five days, so many people had died. Moreover, Wang Ye knew that the true death toll might not be just 51, because this was the preliminary statistics of the current disaster. Right now, there was chaos everywhere, and many data could not be accurately calculated. However, no matter how many people there were, at least 51 people were confirmed dead. He leaned against the wall of the mud pit that was dug out behind him. Wang Ye lay there motionlessly, his eyes looking at the pitch-black sky with a little listlessness. The rain had stopped for a day. However, many places were still raining. At the same time, even if the rain stopped, this disaster would not end so quickly. The rain was still fermenting, and some of the dams that had exceeded their capacity were still struggling to hold on. Not to mention the danger of the dam breaking, the subsequent flood discharge would also be a huge test. To be honest, Wang Ye had never dreamed that he, who had returned to the 4th company in a good mood, would encounter such a thing. He didn¡¯t even have an impression of this year in his memory, but now, it left such a deep impression on Wang Ye. ¡°Alright, everyone, cheer up. We¡¯ve done our best. The people of the country have seen this, and we know it in our hearts. In the face of great disasters, it was impossible to not sacrifice. Just like what we said, this is a battle. War was always accompanied by bloodshed. What we need to do now is not to be sad. What we need to do now is to eat as soon as possible. Tonight, our 4th Company has no mission for the time being. Eat and rest well. Only then will we be in a better condition to save more people tomorrow!¡± The instructor was boosting morale. His words were short but very useful. The soldiers, who had been grief-stricken by the news he brought, immediately went over to take the lunchboxes. Everybody ate in big mouthfuls. Wang Ye was also the same. He was hungry. It was almost nine o¡¯clock in the evening. He had eaten at one o¡¯clock in the afternoon and had been working since then. Even if he had twice the strength of an ordinary person, he would not be able to take it. After all, he had been doing his best. Right now, he also needed to quickly replenish his strength and then have a good sleep. Chapter 303 - Chapter 303: The Sound of Laughter in the Middle of the Night Chapter 303: The Sound of Laughter in the Middle of the Night Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Catastrophes are definitely a catalyst for growth for a man. Especially for a soldier. The more he experienced and saw, the heavier his heart became. In an army truck, three rows of people were squeezing and sitting together . They were heading back. They heading out on the 31st. Today was already the 17th. 18 days of flood fighting and emergency rescue had made the smiles on the faces of the people in the car disappear. Usually, the driver of the transport vehicle would not drive as smoothly as today. Even if he really showed off his driving skills and sent the soldiers sitting behind him flying, they would not forget to chat and joke. Even if they couldn¡¯t take it anymore, they would still curse at the driver before they vomited. But today, the car was very quiet. Many people shut their eyes to rest. Some people didn¡¯t close their eyes, but they just sat there in a daze with a dull expression. Wang Ye was the same. He sat in the car with his eyes closed. His body swayed with the car, he did not make a sound nor open his eyes. After 18 days of fighting floods and dealing with emergencies, Wang Ye had experienced something that he had never experienced in his previous life. Fatigue and hardship. It was the most unbearable to see the people being displaced and seeing them die, especially when their death happened right in front of your eyes and you just watch helplessly. Unfortunately, on the evening of the day before yesterday, Wang Ye and the others had experienced it once. It was at a village¡¯s river bank, where a portion of the dam had collapsed. There was a bridge not far from where Wang Ye and the others were working. Due to the continuous flood for half a month, the rising water level made it impossible for people to see the exact situation of the pier below. Therefore, when the bridge collapsed, there was no indication of the terror below. At that time, Wang Ye and the others can only hear a loud bang. Then, he turned his head and saw with his own eyes that a pier in the middle of the bridge had collapsed, along with two sections of the bridge above. Some places wouldn¡¯t let people on the bridge when the flood was released, but some bridges were places where traffic must pass. Under such circumstances, only those old and dilapidated bridges would be prohibited from pedestrians crossing. As for the other bridges, they could only inform everyone not to use them unless it was absolutely necessary. Unfortunately, the bridge couldn¡¯t withstand the impact of the flood. What was even more unacceptable was that there were 2 people riding a motorcycle on the two sections of the bridge when it collapsed. Once the bridge collapsed, they fell into the water along with the motorcycle. Then, he did not give Wang Ye and the others a chance to save them at all. After the two of them fell into the water, only one of them appeared more than ten meters downstream of the bridge. However, when Wang Ye and the others wanted to go save them, they didn¡¯t see anyone coming out of the river anymore. There was no way to save them even if he wanted to. This was the first time Wang Ye had witnessed the disappearance of life in this flood. It was also a scene that Wang Ye could still vividly remember when he closed his eyes. It was as if a stone was pressing down on his heart. ¡°We¡¯re here. Come down!¡± The car stopped at the 4th Company. Wu Jian Feng did not blow his whistle outside. He only called everyone down with a tired voice. After everyone got out of the car, the whole team counted. Then, he looked at everyone and said,¡±Everyone is very tired, so I won¡¯t say too much. The bathhouse has already prepared hot water. Everyone, go wash up. After you¡¯re done, all the squad leaders will go to the health worker to get some medicine. Everyone, please help each other change the medicine.¡± After a pause, he said again,¡± Everyone should rest well after dinner today. We¡¯ll talk about other things after we rest well tomorrow.¡±¡± Wu Jian Feng didn¡¯t say much. He was also very tired. Even though he was a soldier who had been in the army for many years, this was the first time he had experienced such a disaster. He also needed rest to ease the fatigue in his body and heart. Immediately, the entire company was dismissed. In Class Eight, including the platoon leader Meng Wenbin, only 7 people returned to class. Yes, there were only 7 people. Peng Yu hang and Luo Yang were hospitalised midway. Peng Yu Hang had a skin disease, vomiting, diarrhoea, and a high fever. Luo Yang had accidentally sprained his foot when he was moving the crowd underwater, which caused his foot to fracture. The two of them had not been discharged from the hospital yet. In fact, after everyone returned, none of them were in good condition. Wang Ye¡¯s feet, hands, and shoulders were bandaged. The others weren¡¯t any better. During the 18 days of fighting the flood, the local hospital had organized a physical examination for everyone while they were resting. This included the fact that everyone had gone through a checkup and changed their dressing before they came back today. After fighting the flood for so many days, it was impossible for them to not have any injuries. The skin on their hands and feet was broken, and their bodies was also bruised and injured. It was normal for people to get infected because of the flood. In fact, there were also many people who were hospitalised for treatment midway. However, many of them returned to the team after two or three days of treatment. ¡°All! Quick, that side has burst!¡± At night, just as Wang Ye was sleeping soundly, a sudden exclamation from the dormitory woke him up. ¡°Where, where ~¡± Wang Ye immediately sat up and wanted to get out of bed. In fact, he was not the only one. He could even hear banging sounds in the dormitory. Someone rolled off the bed. Even if soldiers were tired and slept soundly, their vigilance was still trained. Of course, the main reason was that Wei Qing Hai¡¯s voice was really loud. At this moment, Wang Ye seemed to hear the response from the class next door. ¡°Damn, we¡¯re back!¡± Someone suddenly woke up in the middle of putting on his clothes. ¡°Aiyo, Wei Qinghai, what kind of wild dream did you have?¡±On the ground, Zhuo Zi Cheng rubbed his head and sat up. He was one of the people who fell off the bed just now. Wang Ye was a little speechless for a moment. He also sat up. However, just as he was about to put on his clothes, he suddenly realised that they were in their dormitory, so he stopped. ¡°Hehe, I¡­Sorry, brothers, I¡­ I had a nightmare!¡± Wei Qing hai said in embarrassment. ¡°It¡¯s alright, I understand.¡± Meng Wen Bin smiled bitterly and put his clothes back. ¡°Sigh, we¡¯ve been too tense recently!¡± ¡°Go to sleep, go to sleep. It¡¯s already over!¡±Zhou Qi added. In the dormitory, everyone smiled bitterly. It was a big mistake, but after lying down again, Wang Ye realised that he couldn¡¯t fall asleep. Obviously, he was not the only one. ¡°Class monitor, platoon leader, 1 want to smoke¡­¡± Suddenly, Wei Qing Hai spoke. The others were only shocked by him, but he was even more frightened by his own dream. He still had lingering fears. Therefore, he couldn¡¯t fall asleep for a while. ¡°Go ahead!¡± Zhou Qi said. ¡°Give me one too!¡± Meng Wen Bin suddenly sat up and made a sound. When Wang Ye saw this situation, he simply sat up. ¡°Come, take mine!¡± Wang Ye pulled his clothes over and took out a pack of Chinese dumplings from his pocket. ¡°Hehe, that¡¯s good.¡±Wei Qing Hai¡¯s cigarette was already in his mouth, but he immediately put it down with a smile. Everyone in Class Eight knew that although Wang Ye rarely smoked, he basically carried a lot of cigarettes with him¡­ Wang Ye sat on the bed. After quickly opening the cigarettes, he threw one cigarette at each of them. In the dormitory, all seven of them were awake and not asleep. Very quickly. ¡°Click ~¡± In the dormitory, the sound of lighters were heard one after another. In the middle of the night, the entire class was smoking in the dormitory. One of them was the platoon leader¡­ If it was another time, this was basically impossible. After all, there were also officers doing ward rounds at night, and there were even patrollers coming over. But tonight, no one cared about that. ¡°All, I suddenly feel much more relaxed!¡± Halfway through his cigarette, Li Bing suddenly exclaimed. As soon as he finished speaking, Luo Yang¡¯s voice also became relaxed and said,¡±Indeed, the dormitory is still more comfortable. Old Wei¡¯s shout seems to have driven away the gloominess in my heart!¡± ¡°Hehe Everyone laughed, including Wang Ye. Indeed, he felt it too. After everyone came back last night, no matter if it was bathing, eating, or even helping each other change their bandages, no one smiled. Everyone was very silent. But now that he had made such a mistake in the middle of the night, he suddenly felt much more relaxed. It was the feeling of being alive again. Previously, everyone¡¯s mood was too heavy. Everyone was still immersed in the disaster and had not snap out of it. Now, with this ruckus, everyone realised that the disaster had really passed. Everyone was back, back to the military camp that belonged to them¡­ Chapter 304 - Chapter 304: Going to Military School with Mom Chapter 304: Going to Military School with Mom Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Ding, ding, ding Holding the mobile phone card in his hand, Wang Ye sat on the bed in the dormitory, looking a little anxious. He was calling his mother at home. When he woke up today, he didn¡¯t do any training either. Even the wake-up call sounded half an hour late as if it was a rest day. Then, after a simple wash up, Wu Jian Feng went downstairs to gather everyone for a summary meeting. After breakfast, everyone was allowed to call home. They took turns. If it wasn¡¯t their turn, they could do the laundry or do whatever they wanted. If it was their turn, they could use the communal phone in the dormitory to make a call. The phone rang for a while, but no one picked up. Wang Ye was a little worried. Where was his mother at? He was calling his mother¡¯s phone. At this time, his mother shouldn¡¯t have taken her phone, right? He was getting a little worried. Just as he was about to hang up and call his father, the phone was picked up. ¡°Hey, hey, you ..Are you Xiao Ye?¡± The voice on the other end was even more nervous than Wang Ye s, and there was even a trembling sound. Xu Xiao Feng hadn¡¯t slept well for the past half a month. Ever since she saw Wang Ye saving someone, she had been feeling uneasy. It wasn¡¯t that she couldn¡¯t contact Wang Ye at all, nor did she know where Wang Ye was fighting the flood in Xi Guang. She just wanted to look for him. She was too worried. She watched the news on TV every day and saw the losses and casualties in Xi Guang. She couldn¡¯t eat or sleep well every day. It was the same last night. It wasn¡¯t until 3 in the morning that her body couldn¡¯t take it anymore, so she fell asleep on the sofa. When Wang Ye called just now, she was actually still asleep. However, the ringing of the phone miraculously woke her up. Looking at the familiar confidential number, she immediately woke up and became excited. With a nervous heart, she quickly picked up the call. She was panicking and afraid. After so many days of fear, she was afraid to hear some bad news. ¡°Mom, it¡¯s me!¡± Fortunately, it was really Wang Ye s voice on the other end of the phone. At this moment, Xu Xiao Feng¡¯s tears directly gushed out from her eyes. ¡°Brat, you finally know how to call back! How are you? Are you hurt?¡¯1 Hearing his mother¡¯s sobbing voice on the phone, Wang Ye, who was already worried, immediately knew that his mother had probably found out or even seen him appearing on the news. ¡°Mom, don¡¯t cry. It¡¯s okay. Your son is in great health. What could have happened to him? He¡¯s not injured or sick.¡± ¡°You still say you¡¯re fine? 1 saw it. Why are you so reckless? How can you jump in the flood like that? Also, I can see on TV that your shoulder is injured¡­¡± At this moment, Wang Ye cursed Wei Zi Yu in his heart. What was going on? Did he censor me or not? How could she see it so clearly? He was helpless, but hearing his mother¡¯s sobbing tone, Wang Ye could only try his best to comfort her,¡±Mom, I¡¯m really fine. Actually, it was just that one time. It was an emergency. Besides, didn¡¯t you see that I had a rope around me? Nothing would happen. Even if I fail to save him, my company commander and the others will pull me ashore.¡± ¡± How can they do that? What can a rope do in such a flood¡­¡± His mother was still crying, and Wang Ye could only keep comforting her. Fortunately, his mother finally calmed down a little after a few minutes. After chatting with his mother for more than ten minutes, Wang Ye was about to tell his mother to hang up and call his father. On the other end of the phone, Xu Xiao Feng suddenly said,¡±¡±Son, you ..Do you like being a soldier?¡± Wang Ye was stunned. He understood what his mother meant. ¡°Hehe, it¡¯s actually fine. I just feel that rhe military camp is not bad. Besides, Dad and Mom, you¡¯re still very young, aren¡¯t you? I don¡¯t think I¡¯m good at doing business. Mom, to be honest with you, if nothing goes wrong, I¡¯ll be sent to military school next year!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you and dad always think that it s bad that I didn¡¯t go to university?¡± Wang Ye said with a smile. I¡¯ll go to university next year!¡±¡® In the end, Wang Ye decided to confess. The main reason was that Wang Ye wanted to distract his parents and reduce their worries by going to university. Although Wang Ye had originally planned to say it when the time came, with the current situation, and if nothing unexpected happened, he would definitely be admitted to the military academy. Therefore, Wang Ye felt that it wasn¡¯t a big deal to say it in advance. ¡°You¡­ This¡­¡± On the other end of the phone, Xu Xiao Feng was obviously at a loss. After a moment of silence, his mother reorganised her words and asked,¡±Is it that easy? How did you get into a military school? Didn¡¯t they say that youhad to take an exam to go to the military school? And¡­ Also, we hope that you will go to an ordinary university, not a military school!¡± His mother sounded a little lost. In fact, if it weren¡¯t for this incident, she might have been very surprised when Wang Ye said that he was going to military school. Even after that, they would still have the worry that Wang Ye wouldn¡¯t be able to return in two years. However, most of them would definitely be happy. After all, his son was already considered successful. but¡­ When Xu Xiao Feng heard the news, she was shocked but not happy. Because now that such a thing had happened, the first thing she thought of was worry. She had been watching the news recently. She had seen that many students from the military schools in Xi Guang had also participated in the flood relief team.. Chapter 305 - Chapter 305: Laughter is the Medicine Everybody Needs Chapter 305: Laughter is the Medicine Everybody Needs Translator: Draqon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Mom, a military school is a form of university. I¡¯m going to the military school because I¡¯ve made contributions. I have to take a test, but it¡¯s very simple.¡±Wang Ye explained, then hurriedly added,¡±In addition, the military academy doesn¡¯t have all combat positions. Maybe I¡¯ll go and learn about tactical planning when the time comes.¡± Mom, let me tell you, your son can drive an armoured car now. It¡¯s the kind of big thing that¡¯s similar to a tank. I¡¯ll soon learn how to play with it!¡± in order to coax his mother, Wang Ye had really spared no effort. He even started to lie. Actually, it doesn¡¯t count as a lie. He could indeed drive an armoured vehicle now. If he really went to a military school in the future, he would definitely still major in armoured infantry. This way, he would definitely have the opportunity to continue taking the armoured vehicle driving license rest. However, it was definitely impossible for Wang Ye to drive an armoured vehicle. Unless it was a special force, there were no officers who specialised in driving armoured vehicles¡­ Of course, his mother definitely didn¡¯t understand this. As expected, Wang Ye s mother1 s attention was diverted. After talking for another ten minutes, the phone call ended after almost half an hour. Fortunately, everyone had half an hour to call today, so Wang Ye didn¡¯t exceed the time limit. However, if that was the case, he would not be able to call his father. However, his mother would definitely tell his father about his call. This way, he had achieved his goal of reporting his safety. ¡°Wang Ye!¡± After the call, he continued to wash his clothes. However, before he could finish, Wu Jian Feng was standing at the door of the bathroom. ¡°Here!¡± ¡°Deng Zhao!¡± After Wu Jian Feng shouted at Wang Ye, he didn¡¯t stop. He called another person, and it wasn¡¯t just this one. After leaving the washroom in the third row, Wu Jian Feng shouted three names to the washroom at the other end of the dormitory. After everyone came out, he led everyone downstairs. ¡°Where did you go?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t tell me it¡¯s a reward? The company commander shouted for those who had rendered meritorious service!¡± ¡°It shouldn¡¯t be that fast, right? We just came back, how can they possibly prepare them so quickly!¡± In the washroom, some soldiers of the 4th Company who had recovered their mental state were muttering softly. Behind Wu Jian Feng, Wang Ye and the others actually had these doubts as well. Don¡¯t tell me it¡¯s the reward? So fast? Soon, everyone knew that it wasn¡¯t. In Wu Jian Feng¡¯s office. Wu Jian Feng looked at the five people in front of him and said,¡±You are all soldiers who have made meritorious contributions in this flood fighting and rescue operation in our company. The regiment headquarters called just now.¡± Looking at Wang Ye and the others, Wu Jian Feng didn¡¯t keep them in suspense. He only paused for a moment before saying,¡±The regiment wants to ask if you want to invite your family members to participate in the commendation ceremony on the 21st. If you participate, you can contact your family later!¡± Wang Ye was slightly stunned. He didn¡¯t expect this. Should I invite them? However, it seemed like his parents had only been here not long ago. How long had it been since the new recruits had joined the company? It had only been three months. He invited his parents over again? Wang Ye was a little hesitant. Especially when he thought about his mother¡¯s state just now. He was still wrapped in bandages. Although they were all minor injuries, they were ail superficial wounds. However, during this period of flood fighting and emergency rescue, Wang Ye had actually become much more haggard. Moreover, his face had been infected with eczema, and the skin had peeled off after applying medicine. T o Wang Ye, this didn¡¯t have much of an impact. In any case, the army was now filled with men, so he had no place to show off his face. But if his mother came over and saw this¡­ Thinking of this, Wang Ye immediately said/¡¯Company commander, forget it, I won¡¯t invite them!¡± Wu Jian Feng was obviously still in a bad mood, and he didn¡¯t talk as much as before. When Wang Ye opened his mouth, he only nodded and said,¡±That is up to you to consider. Those who have decided to invite your family, go back and contact them yourself. Tell me your family members opinions after lunch. If you¡¯re not inviting them, tell me later!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± The five of them replied. Wu Jian Feng did not say anything else and directly let them go back. However, after Wang Ye left, Wu Jian Feng spoke again. ¡°Wang Ye, stay for a while!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye turned around and replied with a little doubt. Although he didn¡¯t know what else Wu Jian Feng had to do, Wang Ye still walked into Wu Jian Feng¡¯s office under the gazes of the others. ¡°It seems that Class Eight¡¯s condition today is much better than the others. Did your class use any method?¡± When Wang Ye entered again, Wu Jian Feng looked at Wang Ye and asked directly. He wasn¡¯t blind. He had already seen it when they gathered in the morning. After all, a person¡¯s inner thoughts could be easily discovered through their external expressions. ¡°Uh¡­ This¡­¡± Wang Ye didn¡¯t know what to say. He saw Wu Jian Feng staring at him. Helpless, Wang Ye still confessed what had happened last night. ? <1 Immediately, Wu Jian Feng was speechless. Bur then, he forced a stiff smile.¡±That¡¯s a good idea. Alright, 1 got it!¡± He did not mention that Class Eight was smoking together at night. In fact, if he could get everyone to come out with a cigarette, he would blow the emergency whistle and give one to each person. However, this was a little unreliable. Some things needed timing and the environment at that time. However, just because he couldn¡¯t replicate Class Eight¡¯s situation didn¡¯t mean that he didn¡¯t think of other ways. ¡°Oh, right, are you sure you don¡¯t want to call your parents over? ¡°After settling one matter, he suddenly remembered Wang Ye¡¯s words and immediately asked again. ¡°Yes! ¡± Wang Ye nodded and did not hide anything. He said directly,¡±In my current state, if the commendation ceremony was held ten days or half a month later, I might even shout. Now, I¡¯m afraid that my parents will be more worried when they see me like this, so forget it!¡± After saying this, Wang Ye looked at him and asked something he hadn¡¯t asked just now,¡±By the way, Captain, when will 1 return to the teaching team? You said that we will hold a commendation ceremony on the 21st, but the 21st is next Monday, right?¡± ¡°Yeah, I almost forgot to tell you.¡± The teaching team also came to inform him. Because the flood-fighting rescue team also participated in this, now whether you return to the original unit or stay in the teaching team, everyone has some injuries. Therefore, the teaching team decided to continue the training half a month later!¡± ¡°Does this half a month count as a four-month training period?¡±Wang Ye subconsciously asked. Before he went to the teaching team, Wang Ye felt that it was very mysterious, but after he went, he actually felt that it wasn¡¯t difficult for him. He wanted to end the training of the teaching team as soon as possible. ¡± What are you thinking about?¡± Wu Jian Feng snapped.¡± It s just a delay of half a month. The total number of classes won¡¯t change!¡±¡± ¡°Alright then! ¡± Wang Ye nodded helplessly. That afternoon, Wang Ye found out what method Wu Jian feng had come up with to relieve the psychological trauma of the soldiers of the entire company after the flood. Watching a movie, everybody watching a comedy together. From ¡± Hands Up ¡± to other comedy movies, she watched them from the afternoon until past nine o¡¯clock at night. T he intended effect was very good. Laughter was the best medicine to dispel the gloominess in one¡¯s heart. No matter how heavy his mood was, it could be washed away by the impact of all kinds of funny scenes¡­ Chapter 306 - Chapter 306: Another Second-Class Merit Chapter 306: Another Second-Class Merit Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The military song played loud and clear, and the military flag was fluttering¡­ On the 21st, except for those who had special missions, such as guarding the border of the motherland and guarding some important military sites, the rest of the members gathered at the drill ground. As the military song played and the military flag rose, the commander stood on the high platform and shouted loudly into the front with a loudspeaker¡­ ¡°We are the armed forces of the people. In the past 18 days, your performance is worthy of the title of the people returning their children to the army.¡± The regiment commander wasn¡¯t stingy with his praise. This was not a training session, and the soldiers and officers of the Iron Bones Hero Squad had indeed performed well in this operation. Everyone was fighting desperately. The entire regiment was fighting the flood. No matter how dangerous or urgent the situation was, no one left the group. They were all risking their lives to save people. Up until now, there were still more than 50 people in the team who were receiving treatment in various hospitals and had not returned to the team. These people were the jewels of the Iron Bones Hero Squad for this flood relief mission. Of course, this did not mean that the warriors who were still standing here were not good. It just meant that being hospitalised was not a disgrace, but an honour. They were injured and hospitalised for the sake of the people and the country. And those who were still standing there were actually more or less injured in some way. This was also an honour. The regiment commander stood on the stage, praising first before concluding. However, the whole process did not take long, only about ten minutes. Then, the committee member also went on stage to speak for a few minutes. The two of them were very concise because there were not only soldiers here today, but also some families of the meritorious soldiers who were watching the ceremony. Very soon, the Chief of Staff stepped forward and started to take attendance. ¡°Police Investigation Company, Lu Shan, Lu Cheng, Wan Bao Jiang¡­¡± Wang Ye was surprised for a moment. After the recruit company ended, this was the first time he heard the names of his comrades from other companies. In the previous drill and this flood rescue, Wang Ye had never seen his comrades from the 5th squad of the recruit company who had been assigned to other companies. But today, in the team of the police investigation company, Wan Bao Jiang stepped out¡­ He made a meritorious service in the flood fighting and rescue operation. The chief of staff read out 31 names in a row, which basically covered all the companies present. A resounding¡± Here!¡± as everyone sounded. Wang Ye heard and saw that many of them did not respond personally. Many of the awards belonged to his comrades who were still in the hospital. However, it was not a big problem. If they were not around, the merits would be collected by the platoon leader. For example, Zhou Qi also represented Luo Yang, who had sprained his ankle to save someone. He had received the commendation of a flood-fighting warrior. As Zhou Qi went on stage, Wang Ye was also quietly looking at the stage. Other than the three soldiers of the fourth company, Wang Ye only knew Wan Bao Jiang. However, this was not important. Very soon, the first round of the award ceremony ended. Then, the chief of staff read out another twelve names. Because the Ironbones Hero Squad was stationed in Xi Guang, they were the first echelon of the flood relief team. The first thing they did was to enter the battlefield and head to various critical areas to carry out missions. Therefore, there were quite a number of people who had rendered meritorious service. There were more than 30 awards, and the number of third-class merits had reached double digits. Twelve of them were awarded at once. Amongst them, the 4th Company took up quite a large portion¡­ Five of them were awarded the Fourth Consecutive Merit, and two were awarded the Third Class Merit. And this was only a reward and third-class merit. When the third-class merit award ended. The chief of staff shouted again,¡±Xiang Hong of the 2nd Company of the first battalion, Wang Ye of the 4th Company of the second battalion!¡± This time, there were only two names. ¡°Here!¡± Wang Ye replied loudly when he heard his name. After stepping out of the line, Wang Ye came to the stage. The one from the 1st Battalion, 2nd Company opposite them was a Lieutenant. Wang Ye knew that he was not Xiang Hong. Because they were still fighting the flood, Wang Ye had heard that Xiang Hong was only a first-class soldier. When he was moving the trapped people, the house suddenly collapsed. He protected the child in his arms, but he was seriously injured by the debris of the collapsed house. After he was dug out, the child was fine and he was hospitalised. The person who came up should be his class monitor. ¡°Comrade Xiang Hong, Comrade Wang Ye, in the process of this flood relief, you were not afraid of sacrifice. You were brave and tenacious, sacrificing yourself to save others. It was decided to award Xiang Hong and Wang Ye with a second-class merit.¡±the Chief of Staff announced loudly. Then, Wang Ye and the others were personally helped to put on the ribbons. After that, the regiment commander personally awarded him the medal and certificate¡­ Flashes flashed. On the stage, there were several reporters from various military units taking photos at the scene to collect follow-up publicity materials. This wasn¡¯t like the second-class merit that Wang Ye had achieved last time, which could only be secretly awarded and couldn¡¯t be publicised. It was a very glorious thing to render meritorious service in flood fighting and rescue, and it was even more worthy of commendation and publicity. ¡°Wang Ye, congratulations on obtaining another second-class merit!¡± The regiment commander stood in front of Wang Ye. When he helped Wang Ye put on the military medal, he said softly with a smile, His voice wasn¡¯t loud, but the squad leader of the Second Company, who was standing beside Wang Ye and helping his squad to receive second-class merit, was also there. Therefore, he widened his eyes and looked over. What did he mean by obtaining another second-class merit? Didn¡¯t Wang Ye only have two third-class merit points before? Where did this come from? Did the Platoon Leader say something wrong? He looked at his commander, but all he saw was his commander¡¯s smile. Looking at Wang Ye, Wang Ye also smiled and replied,¡±Thank you, Platoon Leader!¡± ¡°Do well. I look forward to your future!¡± The regiment commander patted Wang Ye¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Yes, sir! I guarantee that I won¡¯t fail my mission!¡± Wang Ye saluted. This scene made Squad Leader Xiang Hong¡¯s eyes widen even more. What was going on? Wang Ye did not deny it? Platoon Leader didn¡¯t change his words? However, he soon found out what was going on. When the regiment commander gave him the medal, he didn¡¯t help him put it on. After all, it wasn¡¯t his. However, when he handed it to him, the regiment commander whispered,¡±¡±You didn¡¯t hear anything just now. Remember the confidentiality agreement!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± His stomach was filled with doubts, but he could only suppress them now. He glanced at Wang Ye again and saw that he was standing still. He wanted to ask, but he knew he couldn¡¯t. He could only step down with the medal of merit and certificate he received on his behalf. Wang Ye still needed to stay on the stage to take some photos with the regiment commander and the others. As for him, because he was not Xiang Hong, he naturally did not need to go through this process. After Wang Ye left the stage, no one else¡¯s name was called out. This time, the Ironbones Hero Squad did not have any first-class merits. Two second-class merits were the limit. However, before this, only individual merits were awarded. Next, there was the collective honour award. They were awarded some collective awards and third-class merits. What was worth mentioning was that they didn¡¯t receive any third-class merit. Although the Fourth Company had gained quite a lot this time, there was only one third-class collective merit, which was given to the 9th Company. Their platoon had successfully averted a dangerous accident during a rescue mission, so they finally received this collective third-class merit. Of course, it wasn¡¯t that they didn¡¯t get anything. Wang Ye¡¯s Class Eight had obtained another collective commendation this time. This was what he had obtained from catching the thief who had robbed during the flood. Everyone in Class Eight felt a little regretful. The thief had fallen asleep after getting drunk. After waking up, he was caught without any resistance, so Class Eight could only give a collective commendation. If he was really a little dizzy at that time, he would not have pulled out a knife to hurt someone. As long as he took it out, this collective reward might become a collective third-class merit. Chapter 307 - Chapter 307: Second-Class Merit Plaque Chapter 307: Second-Class Merit Plaque Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Dong ~ Dong¡­¡± the gong rang. On August 1st, in Wang Ye¡¯s hometown county, something that shook the entire city happened. A boss surnamed Wang in the south of the city had set up dozens of tables of running water tables by the roadside at the entrance of the only villa community in the county. At the same time, on the side of the armed forces, there were dragon and lion dances in front, banners behind them, and people carrying signboards and good news as they walked through the county town. The last time he delivered the third-class merit report, Wang Jian Jun restrained himself. He only invited some friends and set off some fireworks. As for the armed forces, they actually took a bus to the neighbourhood and got off the bus to knock on the gong. However, it was different this time. Second-class merit. In a situation where such a first-class merit might not even appear in the entire county for N years, second-class merit counties would make a plaque and send it to the door together with the good news. Of course, the lion dance and dragon dance were all invited by Lao Wang himself. Just like today, Wang Jian Jun stood there and shouted with a loudspeaker. ¡°Come, come, come, fellow villagers and neighbours. You are guests if you pass by. Don¡¯t be shy. Sit down and eat. Today, I, Wang Jian Jun, am happy and I will hold a banquet for three days. My neighbours, please come when it¡¯s time ~ Don¡¯t be shy!¡± Although Wang Jian Jun was actually very worried when he saw Wang Ye jump into the flood. Later on, when he found out that his son was going to military school and couldn¡¯t come back after two years, he was a little lost again. But he was a man after all, and a successful one at that. He was definitely not lacking in ambition. His son was in danger in the army, but from a man¡¯s point of view, from a father¡¯s point of view, he was actually happy from the bottom of his heart that his son had made contributions. Especially as time passed and as his friends and family praised him, he felt a little smug. The armed forces department was sending a plaque over today. He started to make a big fuss. It was not an exaggeration to say that although Boss Wang was famous locally in the past, it was only limited to a small circle. He was not well-known throughout the county. Of course, this was mainly because he usually kept a low profile. But this time, his name was bound to be known throughout the entire county. Of course, this was also the effect he wanted. He wanted to tell everyone loudly that he, Wang Jian Jun, had a good son. He was a second-class hero of the country. ¡°Which family is this child from?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right! Looking at the plaque, it was a second-class meritorious service. If it was hung on the door, even wild ghosts would have to salute it!¡± On the side of the armed forces, they swaggered through the city. Along the way, they had attracted the attention of many people. ¡°It¡¯s really amazing, but I know that it seems that the son of Boss Wang¡¯s family in Cheng Nan has made a contribution in the army again. Don¡¯t you remember? At the beginning of May, fireworks were set off in broad daylight in the south of the city. Later on, 1 heard that it was the son of a boss with the surname Wang. He joined the army and achieved third-class merit. I heard about it this time too. It seems that his son made another contribution during the flood in June!¡± ¡°Good boy, what kind of son is this! One award after another, it was too scary!¡± ¡°It¡¯s true. My cousin just called me and said that Boss Wang of Cheng Nan has set up a three-day banquet at the entrance of the community!¡± ¡°Damn, I want to eat!¡± ¡°1 want to go too. Oh right, I¡¯ll go home first and bring my kid along. The little rascal was about to enter high school, but he only knew how to play games every day.¡± ¡°Yes, it¡¯s the weekend today, and my kid is at home too. I¡¯ll go back and get him. Little bastard, you can¡¯t study well.¡± ¡°Haha, being a soldier is not bad. When the time comes, I¡¯ll get you a big meritorious plaque like Boss Wang¡¯s son!¡± ¡°Haha! If there really comes a day, I¡¯ll set up a three-day banquet in front of my house even if 1 have to sell everything!¡± The plaque of meritorious officials was carried by the crowd, causing heated discussions among the people on the streets. In fact, it wasn¡¯t just on the streets of the county. On the Internet, in the QQ group of Wang Ye¡¯s high school classmates, there were also photos of this ostentatious scene appearing. Some of Wang Ye¡¯s high school classmates saw this situation and even took photos and uploaded them to the group. ¡°Everyone, come and see the hero of our class.¡± After saying this, the student who posted the post even tagged Wang Ye. ¡°Damn, damn, is it really Wang Ye? My mom just called me.¡± ¡°That¡¯s too awesome. I heard that Wang Ye achieved a third-class merit on May 1st, and now he¡¯s a second-class merit again?¡± ¡°@ Wang Ye, CEO Wang, come out and tell your story!¡± ¡°Li Han, are you stupid? He¡¯s in the army. How can he play with his phone?¡± ¡°@ Gu Shuqi, Class belle, Wang Ye has become a hero. Are you tempted?¡± In the group chat, someone suddenly tagged a girl from the special class. The next second, the girl replied,[What¡¯s there to regret? I just didn¡¯t expect it!]¡± ¡°Haha, Class belle, she¡¯s not just a good-looking student now!¡± During the period of youth, it was common for men and women to have a good impression of the opposite sex and then confess their feelings in school. Although Wang Ye loved computer games in high school, he had actually confessed to a girl in his first year of high school. Looking at the current situation, it was obvious that the confession had failed. In the group, the topic suddenly went astray. However, not long after, as another student posted the photo of the flowing water mat in front of Wang Ye¡¯s house and the close-up second-class meritorious plaque, the topic in the group was corrected again. ¡°I¡¯m impressed. I really didn¡¯t expect Wang Ye to be so wild after joining the army!¡± ¡°My brother is a soldier now. He told me before that first-class merits will be received by the family, second-class merits will be received when lying down, and third-class merits will be received when standing. I¡¯m very curious, how is Wang Ye now? Could it be that he really could not stand up in the future?¡± Someone suddenly said this. What was even more surprising was the next second. Don¡¯t listen to your brother¡¯s nonsense. There are also first-class merits that allow me to stand unharmed. In addition, I didn¡¯t lose a single hair!¡± ¡°Damn, the hero is here?¡± ¡°Aren¡¯t you in the army? You can use your phone to surf the internet in the army?¡± ¡°Damn, Brother Wang is out. Please tell us your story!¡± After Wang Ye sent out the message, the group was silent for a short while. Then, the messages in the group exploded. There were only a few dozen people in the class group, but at this moment, the effect of a group of hundreds and thousands of people appeared. The Ironbones Hero Squad¡¯s 4th Company¡¯s encampment. At this moment, Wang Ye was sitting leisurely under the shade of a tree on the side of the training ground. Today was a special day. In addition, it was the weekend, so Wu Jian Feng asked Wang Ye if he wanted to take out his phone last night. After all, if you used a landline, you would have to remember the number yourself. However, there were so many family and friends. Who could remember all of them? Therefore, Wu Jian Feng took the initiative to ask Wang Ye if he wanted a phone. Naturally, Wang Ye would definitely choose to take it. After charging his phone last night, he went to the convenience store to pay the phone bill. He had just turned on his phone. Wang Ye didn¡¯t make the call. His parents should be very busy today, and Wang Ye couldn¡¯t be bothered to call his other relatives. Grandpa and Grandma could have told him about it, but they didn¡¯t know how to use their phones. There was a landline at home, but they must have gone to the city today. Therefore, Wang Ye took out his phone and tried to go online. It was just that this previous year¡¯s production of the Nokia-branded mobile phone was not a smart phone, and the internet speed was extremely impressive. However, he logged into QQvery quickly. Then, the scene just now happened. When Wang Ye saw that someone had tagged him in the group, he didn¡¯t intend to say anything. However, someone actually said that he was only capable of lying down. Wang Ye felt that he still had to explain. These were all classmates, and their social circles were actually from their families. If he really allowed them to make wild guesses and spread rumours, Wang Ye felt that if he didn¡¯t explain, the next time he went back, the first thing others would say when they saw him would be¡­ ¡°How can you still stand?¡± Therefore, Wang Ye typed a rumour. Of course, Wang Ye didn¡¯t say much to them, let alone the class belle in the group. In his memory, it seemed that this guy in this life had a good impression of this girl. However, that was the previous Wang Ye. After his rebirth, Wang Ye had seen a lot of things. Not to mention anything else, in the future while swiping on short videos, they would usually have a bulge in the front and a bulge in the back. In his memory, that girl was obviously a washboard girl. How could he continue to be infatuated with her? ¡°Brother Wang!¡± A voice suddenly came from beside him. Wang Ye put away his phone and turned his head. In the next moment, Wang Ye saw Zhang Ping An running over with a smile. He directly came to Wang Ye¡¯s side and sat down. He turned his head with a smile and said,¡±I knew you could rest again!¡± The guy chuckled and took out two apples from his pocket. ¡°Come, Brother Wang, let¡¯s eat apples and watch them practise!¡± This guy actually had a very relaxed weekend. After breakfast, there was not much to do for the day. This was because on weekends, the company would take turns to arrange for people to help out in the kitchen. In other words, they were doing odd jobs. They didn¡¯t have to do anything like washing and cutting vegetables. Under such circumstances, they had time to come out and play in the morning and afternoon. ¡°Hehe, alright!¡± Wang Ye took an apple with a smile. Although it was the weekend, there were people training on the training ground. The participants of the 4th consecutive martial arts competition. The division competition was originally scheduled for the middle of July. However, because of the flood fighting and rescue, not only did it delay the training time, but there were also many soldiers who were injured later. This situation would also delay the training. Therefore, the division headquarters pushed back the date of the martial arts competition for a month. In any case, the competition was organised by the division headquarters themselves, so it could be postponed with a word from the division headquarters. Of course, this was actually not necessary for Wang Ye. After his flesh wounds recovered in a few days, he could go on stage and participate in the competition at any time. The training results of all subjects made the soldiers of the 4th company not want to train with Wang Ye. It was also because of this that after Wang Ye returned from the teaching team every weekend, other than the team events, he could rest after casually practicing the other individual events. This was also why Zhang Ping An said that he knew he would be able to rest again. He actually didn¡¯t know that Wang Ye¡¯s family was going to give him a meritorious plaque today. Chapter 308 - Chapter 308: Going to the Detective Company Chapter 308: Going to the Detective Company Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Quick, quick, how did you throw it? Throw it more accurately¡­ How can you be so accurate with your chopsticks but you can¡¯t even manage to throw two of them into such a huge 30 metre pit?¡± On the training ground in the afternoon, Wu Jian Feng¡¯s voice was exceptionally loud. There were a total of nine participants in the four companies. Not to mention the individual competition, they naturally had to participate in all of them. The training here was a team competition. This year, the division headquarters had played a new trick. Multiple projects were combined into one big project. The team relay passed through the thirty-meter tactical barbed wire fence and then had to collectively climb over a four-metre high wall. After coming down, they had to relay to the precise grenade throw. For the current training event, everyone had to hit two balls in the three-meter ring pit 30 meters away before they could relay to the next place. A total of 8 people formed a team. Only after all the participants had completed the task could they proceed to the next task. A total of 5 small events were combined into a major event. Finally, the overall time used to determine the ranking was calculated. Among these 5, the other 4 were relatively better. Only the grenade throwing was still able to bring Wu Jian Feng¡¯s curses to new heights. Actually, the three-metre-long circular pit sounded big enough, but throwing it from 30 meters away was not easy. He could not use too much strength, nor could he use too little strength. The key consideration was the strength of the throw. With the same force, different throwswould also affect the distance. Moreover, this could only be thrown into the pit within three metres, and it could not be thrown in the wrong direction. Up until now, only Wang Ye could guarantee that he could control his strength perfectly and throw it into the pit every time. Therefore, during the basic training, Wang Ye could also stand and watch after showing off a few moves. The others could tell from Wu Jian Feng¡¯s scolding. Until now, none of them dared to say that they could throw two grenades into the pit in a row. Sometimes, they could throw two or three into the pit in a row, but they might throw two or three out of the pit in a row later. With luck involved, it was impossible for them to have the confidence to pat their chests and make a guarantee. Therefore, they had to keep training. Other than Wang Ye, seven of the eight people would be selected to form a team to complete the team competition. ¡°Damn it, Wang Ye, do you have any other way to teach them properly?¡± Wu Jian Feng walked over and took a sip of his water bottle from Wang Ye¡¯s side. When he saw Wang Ye¡¯s relaxed appearance, he felt that it was a little annoying, so he couldn¡¯t help but ask. Wang Ye turned his head to look at her helplessly,¡±Company commander, I¡¯ve told you many times, it¡¯s just those things!¡± Wang Ye was also a little helpless. He had already held experience sharing sessions several times. However, the key to this thing was actually control. These things couldn¡¯t be taught bywords alone. ¡°Aiyo, I¡¯m really annoyed!¡±¡± What are you doing?¡± Wu Jian Feng looked at the training ground and saw that another grenade was not thrown in. He immediately shouted at the other side. How? Why don¡¯t you throw it at my face?¡± After Wu Jian Feng finished shouting, he sat down beside Wang Ye. He dug into his pocket and took out a dry cigarette box. He glanced over and immediately chuckled as he took out half a box cigarettes from his pocket. ¡°Tch ~¡± Wu Jian Feng lit one and took a puff. ¡°In the morning, I walked around the regiment. The other companies ¡®training was pretty good. Over at the 6th company, I saw two or three people who made two consecutive shots at once!¡± ¡°Actually, if we were to carry out the relay, at least two or three of the eight people would be able to hit two consecutive shots in one go, or even more.¡± Wang Ye¡¯s ambition was quite broad. He had actually been working hard in the team competition. He had imparted some of the experience and tricks he had obtained from the system to them without holding back. But sometimes, these things really couldn¡¯t be rushed. Wang Ye had the system to improve the stability and control of his hands and feet, which was why he could throw them in every time. However, the others did not have the system, so they could only practice more. Anxious. Wang Ye was actually anxious too. He also hoped that they could all hit the target with two shots like him and quickly end this level. After all, this round was the most difficult one to achieve. It was even possible that they would lose a match because of one person. This was because this stage is usually the bottleneck. If anyone couldn¡¯t throw two grenades in, they would have to keep throwing. The difference in speed in the other stages was definitely not that big, but if they really encountered a simple-minded person in this stage and lost for two minutes, then unless they encountered other companies that were even more simple-minded, they would basically be far from being able to get first place. In fact, if it was possible, Wang Ye would have wanted to throw 16 pills himself. Unfortunately, this was a group competition. ¡± Sigh¡­¡± Wu Jian Feng grabbed his hair.¡± Two or three is not enough. My minimum requirement is that at least four people must pass the relay at once. As for the other four, they must not have more than four grenades. Otherwise, if we drag this on for too long, it will be difficult for us to get first place as a group!¡± ¡°It should be possible.¡± Wang Ye thought for a moment, then looked at him and said,¡±Company Commander, actually, 1 feel that the most important thing now is to think of a way to train everyone¡¯s mental endurance.¡± After a pause, looking at the confusion on Wu Jian Feng¡¯s face, Wang Ye continued,¡±! don¡¯t know how everyone will perform at that time, but the arena and the training ground are definitely different. If we get nervous on the spot, we won¡¯t be able to throw in what we could have thrown in. That will be the biggest problem.¡±¡± At present, the other people in the 4th Company could basically guarantee that they could throw two grenades within five or six grenades. With such results, Wang Ye had no choice but to think more. With a cigarette in his mouth, Wu Jian Feng looked at Wang Ye and nodded,¡±Indeed, this is also a very big problem. Do you have any solutions?¡± No? Wang Ye shook his head, and then he continued,¡±But I didn¡¯t. I think you can ask the instructor. Also, you can talk to them yourself calm to everyone down.¡± ¡°Uhh¡­¡± Wu Jian Feng hesitated. Consoling? It was easy to say, but how could he console them? Should he tell them not to be nervous and that the results were not important? Even if they did not lose well and did not come back in first place, it did not matter. He would not scold them when they came back? Wasn¡¯t this nonsense? There was no such thing in the army. Competition was the main theme of the army, and it was the kind of competition that everyone would only fight for the first place. ¡°Forget it, I¡¯ll go get the instructor!¡±Wu Jian Feng felt that he couldn¡¯t solve this problem, so he went to find a professional. He was very efficient. The instructor arrived less than fifteen minutes after he left. However, the instructor did not go to the other people who were still throwing grenades. After coming here, he went straight to Wang Ye¡¯s side with a clear goal. ¡°Instructor!¡± Wang Ye stood up and greeted him. The instructor looked at Wang Ye with a smile and said,¡±You don¡¯t need me to enlighten you, do you?¡± ¡°Hehe, I don¡¯t think 1 need it!¡± Wang Ye replied with a smile. Although it was his first time participating in a competition, he was nervous. Wang Ye felt that he probably wouldn¡¯t have one. The competition was tense. In fact, the biggest reason for many people was stage fright. Wang Ye thought that he was confident. Of course, the most important thing was that Wang Ye was confident enough. ¡°I think so too!¡± The instructor¡¯s smile didn¡¯t fade.¡± You¡¯re so bold that you jumped into such a huge flood. Why would you have stage fright in a competition?!¡±¡± ¡°Haha!¡± Wang Ye scratched his head and pretended to be naive. ¡°Alright, if there¡¯s nothing else, don¡¯t stand here and affect my performance. Go and take a walk elsewhere. Your place under the shade of a tree is considered a good place.¡± At this moment, Wang Ye was speechless. ¡°Alright, then I¡¯ll be leaving, instructor!¡± Since he had been chased away, Wang Ye didn¡¯t want to stick around. After greeting him, he turned around. It was actually good to let him leave. In this period of time, he basically didn¡¯t have much free time. He would train and study in the teaching team from Monday to Saturday. On Saturday night, he had to rush back to the company to continue the preparations for the weekend competition. Now that he could go shopping, he would go shopping. Wang Ye didn¡¯t return to the 4th Company. Instead, he strolled towards the regimental headquarters. He suddenly had an idea and wanted to go to the police detective company to take a look at the Wanbao River. After the flood relief, the amount of training for the entire regiment was greatly reduced in the next half a month. After all, many people were injured and needed to recuperate, so they had a lot of free time during that half a month. Wang Ye had taken advantage of that time to find Qin Li and Gu Ying Nan at the regiment headquarters. Qin Li was carrying tank shells every day. He was assigned to the Tank Company. Meanwhile, Gu Ying Nan went to the Heavy Machine Gun Company to play with heavy machine guns. There was also the Thousand Treasures River. Wang Ye had always known that he was in the police investigation company. He had already noticed it when they split up. However, Wang Ye had never dared to look for it. He was afraid that if he caused Lian Xiao to appear, it would lead to a group beating him up. After all, not only was this the unit directly under the chief of staff, but Wang Ye¡¯s relationship with the police investigation company wasn¡¯t really good. When they were in the recruit company, they had embarrassed their scout platoon, and later on, they had embarrassed their guard platoon. In addition, Wang Ye had also broken the record of the fastest 400-metres obstacle in the police squad. Wang Ye felt that the police detectives definitely didn¡¯t have a good impression of him. After they went over, they might even close the door and let the dogs out. However, by now, the teaching team would have graduated in two months. After graduation, according to the arrangement, he might have to go to the investigation platoon to study. Wang Ye felt that it was still necessary for him to familiarise himself with the place first. At the same time, he would find Old Wan to understand his reputation within the police investigation company. To see if the problem was really big¡­ Chapter 309 - Chapter 309: Confidence Training Chapter 309: Confidence Training Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°One¡­Two¡­One!¡± Wang Ye, who was alone, walked on the road of the camp with exceptionally perfect footsteps and body movements. He was even shouting callsigns. He had no choice. Although he was walking alone, there were two people in white hats following behind him. He went to the police detective company to look for Wan Bao Jiang. Wang Ye had really been tricked. The two recon platoons had been out for more than half a month. However, the sentinel downstairs deliberately didn¡¯t say this. When Wang Ye asked, he even reported the room number of the dormitory class on the fourth floor in a serious manner. Then, Wang Ye went upstairs, knocked on the door, and barged into the Public Order Hall. It was really the Public Order Squad. That damn sentry bullied Wang Ye because he didn¡¯t know the situation and told him the dormitory number of the guard platoon. Just think about it, when Wang Ye knocked on the door and was in a hurry to look for Old Wan, and even greeted a few veterans inside with a smile on his face, in the next second, Wang Ye saw a row of white hats on the side¡­ At that time, Wang Ye was completely dumbfounded. Then, this scene happened. In the dormitory, the picket officer didn¡¯t make things difficult for Wang Ye. He even told Wang Ye that the two reconnaissance platoons had gone out. However, when Wang Ye wanted to leave, the two pickets followed him and ¡°sent him off¡±¡­ They said that they would go out to patrol, but wherever Wang Ye went, they would follow him with a notebook and pen, wearing a white hat. Damn. Wang Ye was very helpless and depressed. Therefore, he deliberately shouted Callsigns as he walked, hoping to attract the attention of soldiers passing by other companies along the way, so that they could see the faces of these pickets. ¡°Hehe, that¡¯s Father Wang from the Fourth Company, right? Why did you let the Public Order escort you back?¡± ¡°Hey, he must have provoked the guard again. Quickly hide, don¡¯t let the guards see!¡± Wang Ye¡¯s bugle call indeed attracted the attention of some soldiers from other companies. Of course, no one could come to save Wang Ye. When the sixth brothers saw the guards here, they couldn¡¯t wait to hide. However, they must have seen the commotion. Wang Ye was depressed, but he could only walk on his own. He didn¡¯t even dare to look back. He looked left and right as he walked, and the two people behind him might take advantage of the situation and say,¡±Comrade, please wait!¡± Just like that, when Wang Ye walked in the standard posture towards the 4th platoon, he didn¡¯t hear the sound of footsteps following behind him. Without turning his head, Wang Ye returned to the front of the Fourth Company¡¯s dormitory building. When he turned a corner, he looked over. In the next moment, Wang Ye cursed,¡±Bah, bad luck!¡± ¡°Brother Wang, what¡¯s wrong?¡± During the day, the person standing guard at the entrance of the corridor was a private from Squad 3. When he saw Wang Ye¡¯s appearance, he couldn¡¯t help but laugh and ask. I¡¯m fine!¡± Wang Ye went upstairs with a depressed expression. At the same time, on the side of the road that Wang Ye didn¡¯t see, the two guards looked at each other. Both of them saw the smile on each other¡¯s faces. They did it on purpose. Seeing that Wang Ye had actually come to their class, the two judges who had been chased away by Wang Ye last time were shocked. Then, when Wang Ye was about to leave, they gave him a look and caught up with him with their things. It didn¡¯t matter if he could catch Wang Ye¡¯s mistake or not. It made him feel aggrieved for a moment, and he could finally vent his anger from last time. ¡°Hehe, Wang Ye, what¡¯s going on with you? 1 just came back from Third Company and heard that you were being held up by the guards? You were captured by them?¡± A few minutes after Wang Ye returned to the dormitory, Li Bing ran in from the dormitory door. Seeing Wang Ye in the dormitory, he directly asked. ¡°Ah?¡± ¡°What judgment? I didn¡¯t hear you say anything.¡±It was the weekend break, so those who weren¡¯t participating in the competition would naturally have time to rest. When the others in the dormitory heard this, they immediately put down their own matters and quickly raised their heads to look at Wang Ye. ¡°Nonsense!¡± Wang Ye¡¯s mood had almost recovered, but now that he said it, he immediately felt a little helpless. The other guys in the dormitory were also curious. Wang Ye didn¡¯t hide anything and told her everything. ¡°Haha! If you had asked us earlier, we would have told you directly that the two scout platoons had gone out for training, leaving only those who participated in the competition to train in the company.¡±Zhuo Zi Cheng said with a smile. After saying that, he added with a smile,¡±Isn¡¯t that comrade of yours a participant in the tournament? As long as they weren¡¯t participants of the tournament, they would definitely be eating spicy sticks in some mountain nest. Of course, it was also possible that he was catching crabs by the sea right now!¡± ¡°Wang Ye was speechless. Looking at him, Wang Ye suddenly said,¡±By the way, Squad Leader Zhuo, don¡¯t we need to stay for training?¡±¡± Although Wang Ye was the vice-captain, he would still politely address the sergeant as class monitor. Li Bing was the first to speak.¡± Yes, why not? In fact, if it weren¡¯t for the fight against the flood and the martial arts competition this year, we would definitely be out for training now. In previous years, they would usually leave around June. Training at sea first, and then moving to the field for training!¡± ¡°What about this year?¡± Zhuo Zi Cheng continued the conversation with a smile.¡± This year. It¡¯ll definitely be soon. At the latest, it¡¯ll be this month. 1 might have to leave after the tournament.¡±¡± ¡°Ah!¡± Wang Ye was surprised,¡±So fast? Then won¡¯t I be unable to make it in time?¡±¡± Wang Ye was a little depressed. In fact, when he was in the field training team, he had occasionally heard the veterans talk about it. Some people said that it was boring, while others said that it was fun. However, regardless of whether it was boring or fun, Wang Ye, who had never participated in it before, definitely wanted to see it!¡± ¡°Hehe, who asked you to be special!¡± Zhuo Zi Cheng chuckled.¡± Look, who went to the teaching team for two months in a row? What you gain, you lose!¡±¡± As soon as he finished speaking, Li Bing immediately scolded him,¡±What nonsense!¡± After cursing Zhuo Zi Cheng, Li Bing looked at Wang Ye and said,¡±Actually, there¡¯s a resident trainer every year. If you don¡¯t participate this year, it¡¯ll be the same next year. Besides, it¡¯s not like you can¡¯t participate this year. If we go out and your teaching team graduates, they might send you directly to the training ground!¡± The others in the class didn¡¯t know that Wang Ye would go to the reconnaissance platoon to study. Of course, Wang Ye didn¡¯t say anything. He wouldn¡¯t blabber about things that he wasn¡¯t sure of. This was his usual personality. After staying in Class Eight for more than half an hour, Wang Ye packed his things after dinner. He carried his backpack and went downstairs with Wang Chang Dong and Du Yi Tong to get into the off-road vehicle arranged by the company. In the upcoming competition, only the three of them were selected as the candidates for the competition. Naturally, only the three of them could return to the Fourth Company to train with the others every week. ¡°Hey, this grenade throwing is really annoying. Wang Ye, do you really not have any tricks?¡±In the car, Sergeant Wang Chang Dong of Class One asked Wang Ye with a bitter face. This was basically a routine. Every time they were scolded during training, they would complain on the way back. He said that he was asking Wang Ye for advice, but in fact, he was just venting his grievances in another way. Because after so long, Wang Ye had already explained to them what he needed to teach and explain. ¡°No. Did the instructor say anything to you?¡±Wang Ye said with a smile. The instructor had chased him away, and Wang Ye was now very curious about what the instructor had told them. ¡°It¡¯s just a heart-to-heart talk. The instructor taught me a hypnosis method. He told me to hypnotise myself every day when I¡¯m free!¡± ¡°Me too!¡± Du Yi Tong also spoke up. ¡°How do you hypnotise yourself?¡± Wang Ye asked with a smile on his face. Give yourself a psychological cue?¡± ¡°Yes, almost!¡± Wang Chang Dong nodded and then said,¡±It¡¯s to let us say to ourselves when we have time: ¡°You¡¯re the strongest, you¡¯re the best. There¡¯s nothing to be nervous about. When I display my strength, I¡¯ll be the most beautiful kid in the entire arena!¡± ¡°Haha!¡± Wang Ye could not help but laugh out loud. This laughter made Wang Chang Dong and Du Yi Tong feel a little awkward. However, Wang Ye could only smile now. Wang Ye and the two of them returned to the 4th Company. The next weekend, they didn¡¯t start training as usual. Instead, they changed into casual clothes and used a car to pull the other nine of them out. The nine of them were dragged all the way to a nearby county town, and they were dragged directly to a shopping mall that was built last year. ¡°Go ahead. Do you see the entrance? Go there and perform your talents one by one. You could either sing or dance. Of course, they were not allowed to sing military songs or practice military boxing!¡± Looking at the nine people beside him, Wu Jian Feng said with a smile. His words stunned Wang Ye and the others. At this moment, looking at the entrance of the shopping mall, the flow of people entering and leaving, and the flow of people walking around the surrounding plaza, Wang Ye had the urge to turn around and run. What the- , wasn¡¯t this treating him like a monkey for others to ridicule? Singing and dancing, not even allowed to sing military songs. If he didn¡¯t sing a military song, what else could he sing? Singing a love song? No wonder Wu Jian Feng asked them to change into casual clothes and go out. Moreover, they were not allowed to practice military boxing or sing military songs. They were afraid of embarrassing the military unit, so they can only embarrass themselves! To be honest, at this moment, Wang Ye wanted to give himself a big slap. What did you say about training your inner confidence? Now, this was the training method he had to go through¡­ It¡¯s so uncomfortable. Of course, Wang Ye wasn¡¯t the only one who was feeling uncomfortable. The other eight people also looked constipated. They looked at the entrance of the shopping mall, but no one moved. This required too much courage. It was really like rushing to the society to die! Chapter 310 - Chapter 310: Wu Jian Fengs Social Suicide Chapter 310: Wu Jian Feng¡¯s Social Suicide Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°What? Have your feet reached the ground? Wang Ye, you go first!¡± Wang Ye looked at Wu Jian Feng speechlessly. ¡°About that, Captain, I don¡¯t think there¡¯s a need for that.¡± Wang Ye quickly said with an impatient expression,¡±! guarantee that there won¡¯t be any problems when 1 go for the competition. I¡¯m not under any pressure.¡±¡± After saying this, Wang Ye didn¡¯t wait for Wu Jian Feng to agree and hurriedly added on,¡±How about this? If something happens to me in this competition, I can come back and sing upside down for an entire day. Company Commander, what do you think?¡±¡± In fact, Wang Ye believed that his skin was still very thick. If he really wanted to fight, he would indeed dare to bite the bullet. However, if it was possible, Wang Ye naturally didn¡¯t want to embarrass himself by going over. After all, being thick-skinned and being embarrassed were two different things. ¡°Sounds good!¡± Wu Jian Feng laughed.¡± His words made Wang Ye hurriedly nod. Looking at him, Wang Ye hoped that he would say yes. However¡­ ¡°But 1 can¡¯t.¡± Wu Jian Feng immediately retracted his smile and rejected Wang Ye¡¯s suggestion. He looked at Wang Ye,¡±Today, I brought you here to train your courage and mental endurance!¡±¡± As he spoke, his gaze shifted from Wang Ye to the others,¡±You¡¯ve been out of touch with society for too long. To be honest, many people of your age in society have already been trained to be very thick-skinned. ¡°Perhaps in terms of combat strength, if we were to face them head-on and fight them on the battlefield, each of you could kill a few of them. However, in terms of shamelessness and mental endurance, we, who are in the army, are indeed lacking in this aspect!¡± After a pause, Wu Jian Feng spoke again,¡±If your skin isn¡¯t thick enough and your heart isn¡¯t strong enough, then we¡¯ll train and adapt!¡± At this point, he paused. He looked around at Wang Ye and the other nine people again before continuing with a serious expression,¡±Today, we will sing and dance to show our talents. If we perform well, we might even get applause later. If we don¡¯t perform well, we will just embarrass ourselves. Anyway, no one here knows us. Well go back when it¡¯s over. However, if we don¡¯t train now, when you go on to the arena of the Master Teacher Tournament, if you embarrass yourself there, it won¡¯t be something that others will forget.¡± ¡°When the time comes, your embarrassing scene will be spread throughout the entire division,¡± Wu Jian Feng said in a deep voice. ¡°If that¡¯s the case, it¡¯ll be a blow to our company. As for you, it won¡¯t only be embarrassing, but it will also affect your future!¡± Wu Jian Feng¡¯s words made everyone¡¯s hearts sink. However, he didn¡¯t ask them to think too much about it. Wang Ye looked at him and realised that he was also clenching his fists. Wu Jian Feng suddenly gritted his teeth and said,¡±How about this? I¡¯ll set an example for you guys. 1¡¯11 go first, Wang Ye will go second, and then Du Yi Tong, you¡¯ll go¡­¡± Wu Jian Feng had never experienced such a thing before. He had joined the army at the age of eighteen and had been in there ever since. Even if he graduated from military school and went out to lead troops, he had never performed in public before. He felt that he might need to practice as well. After he said that, he was actually encouraging himself in his heart. ¡°You¡¯re the company commander¡­ You have to take the lead¡­ It¡¯s just singing. It¡¯s not like you¡¯re going to die. No one knows you anyway, so what¡¯s there to be afraid of?¡± In his heart, Wu Jian Feng kept encouraging himself. Then, he really went up. Under the gazes of Wang Ye, the nine warriors and the instructor who were participating in the competition, he walked towards the gate with a generous expression. Wang Ye and the others didn¡¯t clap. If they didn¡¯t have to go up later, they would definitely clap until their palms turned red. But now¡­ Everyone was actually hoping that he would suddenly come back discouraged and say,¡±¡±Forget it, let¡¯s go back!¡± However, this was only everyone¡¯s hope. Since Wu Jian Feng had already said so, he would have to jump through a mountain of blades and a sea of flames today. Wang Ye¡¯s vision was very good, so he could see very carefully. Wu Jian Feng¡¯s footsteps were very heavy. The closer he got to the door, the heavier his footsteps became. He even turned around to look at them. Seeing that Wang Ye and the others didn¡¯t say anything, he moved forward again. He stood four to five meters in front of the entrance of the crowd. Suddenly, Wu Jian Feng shouted at the top of his lungs¡­ ¡°There is a beautiful lady¡­¡± ¡°Damn!¡± At the side, a guy was holding an ice cream and looking at the girl beside him. The two of them walked out of the mall while talking and laughing. Suddenly, a loud roar came from the side. Caught off guard, he was so frightened that his hand trembled and the ice cream flew to the ground. He turned his head and looked at Wu Jian Feng as if he had seen a ghost. At this moment, he wanted to curse. What the hell are you screaming for? However, looking at Wu Jian Feng¡¯s muscular appearance, he held back the vulgarities that were about to come out of his mouth. He wasn¡¯t the only one who was shocked by Wu Jian Feng¡¯s sudden burst of singing. The people in the army were used to having loud voices, and they were more used to singing with all their might. Therefore, with Wu Jian Feng¡¯s voice, the noise in the mall was suppressed. The crowd within dozens of meters turned their heads collectively. At this moment, Wang Ye saw that Wu Jian Feng¡¯s face was dark and red¡­ In fact, Old Wu¡¯s singing was also interrupted by the voice beside him. He did not dare to continue speaking. However, when his eyes glanced over at Wang Ye and the others, he saw them. In the next second¡­ ¡°Her name is Xiao Wei. She has a pair of gentle eyes¡­¡± Wu Jian Feng continued to sing again, causing the men beside him to stare at him with their eyes wide open. At the same time, the people nearby could not help but stop in their tracks and stare at him with their eyes wide open. Of course, no one thought he sang well. The people watching were wondering where this lunatic came from. Some of them were wondering what this person was doing. Some people even wondered if Wu Jian Feng was confessing to someone. They turned their heads to see if there was a girl named Xiao wei nearby. ¡°Aiyo, Instructor, 1 can¡¯t take it anymore. 1 feel so embarrassed and awkward in my heart.¡±Some people on Wang Ye¡¯s side couldn¡¯t help but turn their heads. They couldn¡¯t bear to see Wu Jian Feng¡¯s current situation. Wang Ye was the same. It was so awkward. He was so embarrassed that he wanted to use his toes to dig into the soles of his shoes and poke a hole through the cement floor. Moreover, when he thought about how he would be going up later, he felt even more embarrassed. Those people looked at him as if he was a monkey or a lunatic. Even though Wang Ye felt that he was very thick-skinned, when he thought about it, they would also look at him the same way when he went on stage later. He felt that he couldn¡¯t take it anymore. However, looking at how Wu Jian Feng was still holding on and singing, Wang Ye knew that he would definitely not be able to escape later. His mouth was filled with bitterness. The pain of shooting himself in the foot was something that Wang Ye had experienced very deeply. ¡°Brothers, I¡¯m sorry!¡± Wang Ye opened his mouth and apologised to the others beside him. This time, he felt that he had really made a mistake. he had nothing better to do than to tell Wu Jian Feng that he wanted to train everyone¡¯s mental endurance. Now, this training method¡­ ¡°Your apology is indeed necessary, but 1 won¡¯t accept it. When you go back later, you must think of a way to comfort my damaged pride!¡±Wang Chang Dong said bitterly. As soon as he finished speaking, another officer nodded with the same constipated expression.¡¯That¡¯s right, that¡¯s right. Wang Ye, you¡¯ve really messed up this time. Of course, I can forgive you, but you must give me the cigarettes in your pocket too!¡± ¡°Me too! ¡°Here you go, here you go. Just one pack. Take it and share it!¡± Wang Ye decisively reached out and took it out from his pocket. Two to three minutes later. When Wu Jian Feng finished singing, no one cheered. After all, his singing was not very good. Right now, the men, women, old and young in the vicinity were all looking at Wu Jian Feng with strange gazes as he walked towards Wang Ye and the others. At this moment, even the instructor turned his head to look at the road. He really didn¡¯t want Wu Jian Feng to come back. he even wanted to shout,¡± Don¡¯t come over. We don¡¯t know you.¡± Of course, this could only be imagined. ¡°Your turn!¡± When Wu Jian Feng returned, he looked at Wang Ye and said with a straight face. At this moment, even though his face was very dark and covered part of his redness, his ears that were red to the point of turning purple actually fully exposed the shame in his heart. Of course, this was not important. What was important was that he had really sung a song and returned. Now, the baton was passed to Wang Ye. Looking at Wu Jian Feng, Wang Ye really wanted to refuse. However, Wang Ye knew that in the current situation, it was already impossible to refuse. ¡°Alright!¡± Gritting his teeth, Wang Ye nodded and agreed. Then, under the gazes of many people in the square, Wang Ye walked towards the place where Wu Jian Feng had been singing with a straight face. ¡°What, isn¡¯t this just one person? Now there was another one. What was he doing? Group singing?¡± ¡°The singing is really unpleasant. Are they playing a new game?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not truth or dare, is it? The loser was here to sing as punishment?¡± ¡°This one is a little handsome. I wonder if his singing is good!¡± ¡°He¡¯s indeed handsome. Other than his black spots, he looks a little like Daniel Wu.¡± In the square, no one paid attention to Wu Jian Feng. However, now that Wang Ye had gone over, the gazes of those men, women, old and young who had been looking over had been following him. Some people were still discussing with their friends. Of course, there were also girls who looked at Wang Ye¡¯s face and immediately felt a little lustful. None of them recognised Wang Ye. Even though Wang Ye had appeared on television before, and even though he had been popular on Weibo on the internet before, he had never been famous before. However, there was still a huge difference between wearing a military uniform and not wearing a military uniform. Moreover, human memories were prone to forgetting. If one was not familiar with someone, who would remember who they were after a few months? Of course, if Wang Ye wore his military uniform now, perhaps the girl who had fallen in love with Wang Ye¡¯s looks back then would be able to recognise him now. Unfortunately, Wang Ye wasn¡¯t wearing it now. In fact, not only was Wang Ye not wearing his military uniform, but he was also dressed quite boyishly when he went out today. The spirit of a young man. The lower half of his body was a pair of ripped jeans, while the upper half was a flowery t-shirt. On the T-shirt, there were skulls and chains. It was the style of a young man from a middle school. However, there was no other way. Because since the teaching team could go out, Wang Ye had brought his own clothes with him to the teaching team quarters. However, he didn¡¯t expect to be able to go out again, so he didn¡¯t wear casual clothes at all. Wang Ye had borrowed his current outfit from his comrades in the class who had similar figures¡­. Chapter 311 - Chapter 311: Embarrassment or Showing Off Chapter 311: Embarrassment or Showing Off Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation It was very awkward. With so many people looking at him, some people were still pointing at Wang Ye while whispering to their friends in low voices. To be honest, at this moment, Wang Ye really wanted to escape. Wu Jian Feng was fine. No one was watching him when he went over. However, he braced herself and came back with a straight face after singing. But now, when he went over, he would have to be tortured. He would have to be scrutinised by the people who were attracted by Wu Jian Feng. He would have to walk over and start under the pointing and gossiping. This was a huge test of a person¡¯s inner endurance. What kind of performance? Wang Ye was very embarrassed, and his footsteps were not fast. At this moment, he was thinking about what he should perform after he went over. Actually, he had been thinking about it just now, but he couldn¡¯t think of anything. Singing? His singing level was really very average, and the worst thing was that Wang Ye didn¡¯t remember any lyrics. For popular songs, he could only roughly remember the tune and some of the lyrics. However, other than the military songs taught by the army, Wang Ye really didn¡¯t remember many songs completely. There were so many people looking at them, and there were even young people who laughed and shouted,¡±Brother, if you don¡¯t like singing, don¡¯t sing. How about dancing?¡± Wang Ye looked over and saw a few young people with dyed yellow hair and all kinds of non-mainstream hairstyles. At this moment, Wang Ye really wanted to go over and grab his yellow-dyed afro and give him a good wash, cut, and blow dry. He would just help him style his hair. The spirited young man needed to be taught a lesson. However, at this moment, Wang Ye suddenly thought of what he could do. Looking at the yellow-haired man who had an extremely obvious non-mainstream style, Wang Ye smiled and said,¡±Alright! Then everyone, watch carefully. I¡¯ll give you a difficult move!¡± Wang Ye laughed loudly and shouted at the surroundings. He went all out. He walked quickly to the place where Wu Jian Feng was singing. In the next moment, Wang Ye began to move. Yes, he was ready to dance¡­ Of course, even if he were to dance, Wang Ye definitely wouldn¡¯t dance that kind of flirtatious dance. He wouldn¡¯t either. He was looking at the non-mainstream blonde and suddenly thought of the most popular non-mainstream dance of this era. Street dance. Wang Ye hadn¡¯t learned it before, but he had seen breakdance performances and knew these movements. To put it bluntly, this street dance was to show off one¡¯s balance and control of the body, performing all kinds of difficult movements for ordinary people. Coincidentally, Wang Ye¡¯s control over his body was absolutely monstrous. Moreover, after pulling apart the ligaments in his entire body, Wang Ye could do all of these actions perfectly. Confidence surged. At this moment, Wang Ye had a smile on his face as he squatted down. Then, he quickly used Thomas to spin his hand. ¡°Woo! ¡öI ¡°Awesome, this brother is something!¡± Among the crowd, the older ones were watching the show, but the younger ones, especially the biondie and his companions, widened their eyes. Of course, there were also young girls nearby. At this moment, they immediately cupped their hearts with their hands and let out oestrogen filled ¡°wow¡± sounds. This was because Wang Ye, Thomas, did a handstand and did a big split after spinning a few rounds. Then, he used his hands to stand upside down and continued to perform various actions that were impossible for ordinary people¡­ The various difficult movements, coupled with Wang Ye¡¯s face and his handstand, the T-shirt slid down, revealing his strong abdominal muscles. To the fangirls who loved non-mainstream culture, this was simply a jumping human figure ¡°I love a stick of wood¡±. ¡°Damn, does Wang Ye knows how to do this?¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t he embarrassing himself? Why do I feel like he¡¯s showing off his skills?¡± On Wu Jian Feng¡¯s side, everyone¡¯s eyes widened. To be honest, everyone was already prepared for Wang Ye to go up. They also continued to clench their toes and endured the embarrassment in their hearts. However, this situation was completely beyond everyone¡¯s expectations. He didn¡¯t play by the rules! Wang Ye had indeed gone up, but now, he looked at the young people who were cheering, especially the girls whose faces were red from excitement and eyes were about to water. At this moment, Du Yi Tong and the others looked at each other. Wu Jian Feng¡¯s face was even tenser as he turned his head away. Wow, he had embarrassed himself by going up, but now, when Wang Ye went up, this was actually the scene. ¡°Awesome, so handsome.¡± ¡°Brother, one more!¡± ¡°This action is too cool, too amazing!¡± ¡°Handsome, can I get to know you?¡± On Wang Ye¡¯s side, after dancing for more than a minute and performing another high-difficulty breakdance moves that he had an impression of in his memory, and even improvising some of the high-difficulty combination moves that he could do, he was stunned. Now that he had stopped, the blonde looked at Wang Ye with admiration. He even held his phone in his hand and asked Wang Ye to do a few more. Other than that, there were also girls who came up directly with shy but bold faces, wanting to make friends. Needless to say, looking at her amorous eyes, as long as Wang Ye really agreed to be friends, she would probably ignore the fact that she was only making friends and automatically become his girlfriend in the next second. Then, she would pounce on Wang Ye. ¡°Hehe, it¡¯s fine if you know me. My name is Wu Jian Feng, but 1 don¡¯t have a phone.¡± Wang Ye¡¯s face was also a little red. This wasn¡¯t shyness. It was just a sign of intense exercise. Although these movements did not consume much of his physical strength, he would still need to catch his breath. Facing the non-mainstream people¡¯s request for another one, Wang Ye ignored them. Facing the girl who ran up to him, Wang Ye didn¡¯t even blink and said Wu Jian Feng¡¯s name. Then, Wang Ye said loudly,¡±Thank you for your support, everyone. My performance is over now. If you still want to watch, my battle is next¡­¡± My friends will continue to perform for you!¡±After saying that, Wang Ye turned around and ran. ¡°Captain, can I not go? 1 don¡¯t know how to sing, I can¡¯t even remember the lyrics, and I don¡¯t know how to dance¡­¡± Seeing Wang Ye return, Du Yi Tong had a bashful expression. If Wang Ye also went up to embarrass himself, then he would bite the bullet and go up. But now, Wang Ye had come back in the limelight after the company commander had embarrassed himself. If he went up now, he wouldn¡¯t have the ability to do so. He didn¡¯t know how to do street dance! They were not allowed to sing the military songs learned in the army, they could only sing pop songs. However, he was even worse than Wang Ye. He couldn¡¯t remember all the lyrics of any popular song. Wu Jian Feng pulled a long face. It¡¯s impossible if you don¡¯t know how to dance, but it¡¯s impossible if you don¡¯t know how to sing. Even if you go up there and only sing, you have to sing for me!¡± ¡°Puff ~¡± Wang Ye, who had just returned, couldn¡¯t help but turn his head. Under such circumstances, singing ¡®Only Mothers are Good in This World? It was definitely a large-scale social suicide scene. Du Yi Tong looked at Wu Jian Feng with a bitter face and his scalp went numb. In the end, he still moved. On the way back, the atmosphere in the car was very strange. Wang Ye¡¯s car was still driven by Wu Jian Feng, but now, he was looking ahead and driving very seriously. As for the five soldiers sitting in the car, other than Wang Ye, who could still look left and right and occasionally smile secretly, the others all had embarrassed expressions on their faces. They lowered their heads and didn¡¯t even have the courage to look at the scenery outside the window. Especially Du Yi Tong. When Wang Ye looked over, his face was still red. He really went to sing that ¡®Only Mothers are Good in This World¡­ As for the others, they actually copied him and went all out to shout the song ¡®Only Mothers are Good in This World. He had no choice. The other songs were not good either. The key was that those songs were very long. He might as well shout this. Anyway, there was someone who would be the first to embarrass himself. Now, he would quickly finish singing and call it a day. Naturally, their performance made the surrounding men, women, and children unable to stand it. One by one, tanned and rough men ran to the entrance of the mall, shouting at the top of their lungs that only mothers were good in the world. In this situation, they were not embarrassed. The surrounding crowd was so embarrassed that they could not bear to look at them. ¡°Alright, don¡¯t talk nonsense about today¡¯s matters. Now go back and prepare to eat. After eating, we¡¯ll continue our training in the afternoon!¡± When they returned to the camp, Wu Jian Feng said this with a straight face. After saying that, he dismissed everyone. However, after dismissing them, he looked at Wang Ye and said, ¡°Wang Ye, wait a moment!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye had originally wanted to follow him upstairs, but when he shouted, he could only stop. After everyone else went upstairs, Wu Jian Feng looked at Wang Ye and said,¡±Come with me!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± He brought Wang Ye and the instructor into the company office. Wu Jian Feng did not mention what happened in the morning. He would definitely not take the initiative to mention such an unbearable experience again. Even now, there was no smile on his face. He looked serious and businesslike. ¡°There¡¯s still a week before the competition. I¡¯m going to help you apply for leave from the teaching team this week. Anyway, 1 know that your results in the teaching team are also very good and you learn very quickly. Then, you should focus on preparing for this week. Is there a problem?¡± ii No! H Wang Ye stood at attention and replied loudly. He didn¡¯t need to go to the teaching team anymore. Strictly speaking, Wang Ye didn¡¯t really like the life of the teaching team. The strengthened version of the recruit company didn¡¯t actually learn much, and Wang Ye had basically learned everything. However, the teaching team was meticulous. Whether it was teaching the details of folding the quilt or the details of the formation posture, he repeatedly polished them one by one. This was indeed a place to train people. It was easy for a soldier to improve his overall quality. From only knowing how to do things, he could become a place where he could teach and take on the responsibility of a class monitor. However, for Wang Ye, one month was actually enough for him to learn this kind of thing. After a long time, it was a little difficult to repeat all kinds of learning. Now that he heard that he didn¡¯t have to go for a week, Wang Ye naturally immediately agreed. ¡°Alright, 1¡¯11 apply for leave for you later in the afternoon. But you have to remember that there are requirements for applying for leave for you!¡± Staring at Wang Ye, Wu Jian Feng said seriously,¡±Let¡¯s not talk about the team events now. If I want to be first in the individual nine events, can you do it?¡± ¡°Yes, sir! 1 promise to complete the mission!¡± Wang Ye replied loudly, his tone filled with confidence. ¡°Alright, then go back and rest. Train well for the next week!¡± Wu Jian Feng didn¡¯t pull Wang Ye along to chat. He still couldn¡¯t get over his previous experience. If he didn¡¯t really have something to say to Wang Ye, he wouldn¡¯t have called out to him at all. Now that the matter was settled, she quickly chased Wang Ye away. He needed to wash his face, then lie down and have a good sleep later.. He wanted to wake up and forget all the embarrassing memories of today¡­ Chapter 312 - Chapter 312: Do you want to compete? Chapter 312: Do you want to compete? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Our Iron Bones Hero Fourth Company is a company with an honorary title.¡± We are considered famous in our entire division! On the 16th, Wu Jian Feng stood in front of everyone and shouted loudly. At present, Wang Ye and rhe other nine participants were all fully armed. They stood in from of the formation with their backpacks on their backs, just like how Wang Ye and the others had set off to teach the team. However, he wasn¡¯t going to the teaching team today. Instead, he was going to the division headquarters¡¯ arena. More than 100 companies in the entire division participated in the martial arts competition. The division headquarters devised this strategy to raise spirits following the Deng I lai incident. They wanted to raise the morale of the entire division. As a result, in contrast to previous events, a competition within your regiment will be held first in order to choose the elite representative squad that will compete. The division will then compete and choose its best representative to go to the military competition. In fact, there were no higher-level armies participating in this martial arts competition. It was just a martial arts competition organized by the division. Through the martial arts competition, while boosting the morale of the entire division, it can also show the higher-ups the spirit of their division. At this moment, Wu Jian Feng was giving Wang Ye and the others the final motivations. ¡°Our Iron Bones Hero Fourth Company has a glorious tradition of daring to fight and daring to be number one in everything! ¡± Looking at Wang Ye and the others, he shouted, ¡°This time, the nine of you will represent our company in battle. I hope that you can show others what the recruits here in our company are like!¡± Iron Blood Hero Fourth Company, charge in front, pursue excellence, be brave, kill! Kill! Kill!¡± Wang Ye and the others shouted their slogan together. Alright, the representative team of the fourth company, turn right!¡± Get in the car!¡± Salute!¡± Following Wu Jian Feng¡¯s order, Zheng Ke also shouted. The recruits from the fourth companies that were neatly lined up immediately raised their hands and saluted. Wu Jian Feng and Kang llua also boarded the military transport vehicles. ¡°Brother Wang, eat more of your breakfast. Our sergeant said that he would make stewed turtle for you to nourish your body!¡± At the back of the car, Wang Ye and the others had just gotten into the car when Zhang Ping An and another soldier from the kitchen came over with bags. Although it¡¯s not time to have breakfast yet, if you don¡¯t eat it now, you will not get a second chance to eat breakfast later. He had to bring it with him first. Yes! ¡± Wang Ye agreed with a smile. Regardless of whether they could get first place or not, they could not lose their momentum before they set off. Moreover, Wang Ye was actually pretty confident about getting first place. Soon, the vehicle started moving. However, they did not leave the camp directly. Instead, they drove to the regimental headquarters. The vehicle drove to the regiment headquarters. After receiving another round of motivation, they changed vehicles and the entire team headed to the division headquarters together. Your artillery soldiers are also participating in this competition?¡± The vehicle that Wang Ye and the others were in happened to have a participating team in it. Now that the vehicles had started moving, everyone started talking even though there were still sergeants from different companies in the vehicle. It was not possible for everyone to stay silent the whole journey. Someone from the Fourth Company smiled at the artillery soldiers sitting opposite them. ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Looking down on our company? The training you carry around on a daily basis is far less intensive than the mortars we carry!¡± The recruits sitting on the other side seem like the type that would explode at the slightest bit. Once the officer of the fourth company said something, another officer from the other side immediately looked over and raised his eyebrows. That¡¯s right. Your Fourth Company is the real boss. You¡¯re sitting on the chariot every day. Can you still run five kilometers?¡± Another person on the other side laughed and spoke. However, these words directly ignited the recruits on the side of the Fourth Company. Bullshitt. You can eat rubbish but don¡¯t talk nonsense. ¡°What do you mean when you say we can¡¯t run five kilometers? Why don¡¯t we go down and try?¡± There was no lack of hot-tempered people in the Fourth Company, or rather, soldiers. Especially after leaving the company, they were not easy to talk to when facing other companies. Moreover, this cannon company was the 1st Battalion s cannon company. Not only was the cannon company from the 1st Battalion but there was also another team on rhe vehicle that was from the 1st Battalion. The heavy machine gun company of the 1st Battalion. Now that they were united against rhe enemy, someone from the same Company chimed in, ¡°We¡¯re going to a martial arts competition now. When will we have the time to run five kilometers with you? But we carry heavy machine guns and mortars every day, who are you to compere with us?¡± ¡°Yo, looking down on our Fourth Company? Then why don¡¯t we change the way we compete?¡± Wang Ye also spoke at this moment. It was not rhe time to worry about right or wrong in this case, even though he felt a little helpless that the guy he had just connected with was causing trouble. Wrong, he was also in the company, so he had to help. You¡¯re Wang Ye, right? You even got a student title? Why? Did you think that you weren¡¯t a new recruit just because you had a student title?¡± Do you think you have the right to say that here?¡± Someone on the other side recognized Wang Ye, and a first-class soldier narrowed his eyes and said this. Wait, stop for a moment. There¡¯s something I have to explain!¡± At this moment, Kang Hua, the leader of the 4th Company, spoke out from the team leader who had been silent all this while. After interrupting everyone, he looked at Wang Ye and said with a smile, ¡°Originally, the company commander and I wanted to keep it a secret and give you a surprise when you came back from the teaching team.¡± ¡°But now that others look down on your military rank,, I have no choice but to say something on your behalf.¡± At this point, Kang Hua¡¯s gaze returned to Wang Ye. Then, he glanced at the people in the car and said with a smile, ¡°Because Wang Ye was awarded second-class merit, he has actually been promoted to a first-class private in advance.¡± It¡¯s just that because he s in the teaching team now, we didn¡¯t change his military rank!¡± Uh¡­!¡± Wang Ye was stunned by this news. Looking at Kang Hua, he didn¡¯t expect such a surprise. ¡°Hah, a first-class soldier is still a new recruit!¡± At this moment, someone laughed, not caring about what Kang llua had just said. The difference was that this time, it was a sergeant. What¡¯s wrong? Do you think you¡¯re that amazing?¡± Or is your artillery company a place where you only look at rank and not ability?¡± Is the martial arts competition a competition of military ranks?¡± Among the four consecutive matches, the only second-stage contestant who came to participate in the competition spoke in disdain. For the competition, there weren¡¯t many participants from the second phase of the competition, and there wasn¡¯t even a single participant from the third phase. After all, a person¡¯s peak physical fitness only lasts for a few years. When they reached the third stage, their physical fitness would definitely not be comparable to the first and second stages. We didn¡¯t say that rhe martial arts competition was a competition of military ranks, but it s necessary for recruits to respect veterans.¡± It is polite for the recruits not to interrupt when the veterans are talking?¡¯ ¡°It seems that your Fourth Company is indeed not doing well in this aspect! There was also a second-in-command in the opposing company. At this moment, he smiled and retorted. Wang Chang Dong smiled and said, ¡°That¡¯s right. We from the fourth companies don¡¯t care about these things. We only care about ability and capability.¡± Speaking of seniority, could it be that the people you chose for this competition were not based on strength but on age?¡± Bullshit!¡± Wang Chang Dong¡¯s words provoked the recruits sitting on the opposite side. Wasn¡¯t this equivalent to directly accusing them for not relying on their abilities to participate in the martial arts competition? ¡°Alright, stop talking. We¡¯re all in the same group. If you have the ability, wait until the competition stage to blow it up. Now, shut up!¡± At this moment, the leading officer of the heavy machine gun company said with a stern face. Of course, even though he said his piece, Wang Ye still spoke, ¡°Indeed, it¡¯s useless to say more. Aren¡¯t you looking down on a new recruit like me?¡± Alright, i represent my Fourth Company to challenge your two companies.¡± It was a competition of individual competition results. ¡®If any of you have better results than me, our fourth company will run our way back when we finish our martial arts competition.¡± ¡°On the contrary, if no one in your two companies can match my results, then you two companies will run back instead.¡± After saying this, Wang Ye leaned against the side of the car and added with a smile, ¡°It just so happens that it¡¯s too crowded for 30 people to sit in this car. It¡¯ll be more comfortable for everyone if there are empty seats.¡± ¡°Do you dare to compete?¡± With this last sentence, Wang Ye looked at the other side with a provocative gaze. What¡¯s there to be afraid of!¡± Someone in another company couldn¡¯t take it anymore. However, this person was immediately pulled back. Then, someone from the company said with a dark face, ¡°There is nothing to be afraid of. But we¡¯re all a group, It s meaningless to compete individually.¡± He looked at Wang Ye, and then at the other members of the Fourth Company, ¡°What about we do it as a team competition? If we lose, we will run back. But if we run back, your entire company run back too. How about that?¡± They were all in the same group, so it was naturally impossible for them nor to have heard of Wang Ye¡¯s reputation. In terms of matters, the company commanders of the various companies had used Wang Ye s results as a recruit to provoke them. Therefore, it was not possible to compete with him individually. Wang Ye was a little abnormal. Look at rhe 400-meter obstacle course, he had even broken the record. However, it didn¡¯t matter if they were competing in team events. If you were strong by yourself, it would be impossible if there were people in the team who could not do it. As soon as he finished speaking, someone from the Heavy Machine Gun Company hurriedly spoke up, ¡°Yes, let¡¯s compete in a team competition. What individual competition? We¡¯re using companies as units now. Do you think the remaining eight people in your fourth company can only rely on a recruit like you?¡± Bullshit, if it¡¯s a group competition, then it¡¯s a group competition. I¡¯ll definitely make both of your companies run back!¡± Kight, just compete in teams. We will definitely win!¡± The other members of the Fourth Company were furious. What did he mean by saying that the remaining eight people of the Fourth Company could only rely on Wang Ye? He made it sound as if they were useless. Yes, they could admit that they were indeed no match for Wang Ye in the company. Therefore, when Wang Ye mentioned the plan just now, they were still happily watching the show. But now that they said so, they were immediately annoyed. Damn it, it¡¯s okay if they can¡¯t beat Wang Ye, but can¡¯t beat them? Did they really think that the Four Iron Hero Regiment was made of mud? Who in the Fourth Company had experienced the 400-meter obstacle course and the 8-kilometer cross-country run every day? Hehe, alright, then it¡¯s settled! Kang llua chuckled and said, ¡°What do you think?¡± lie turned to look at the other two leading officers and smiled. ¡°Alright, Wang Ye is right. The car is indeed a little crowded. It will definitely be more comfortable without ten people!¡± The first lieutenant nodded. Haha, I think so too!¡± The leading officer of the heavy machine gun company also laughed out loud. Of course, Kang Hua¡¯s smile didn¡¯t lessen, lie only said, ¡°i think it would be more comfortable to get rid of twenty people!¡± Chapter 313 - Chapter 313: Competition Begins, Enemies Meet on a Narrow Road Chapter 313: Competition Begins, Enemies Meet on a Narrow Road Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Early in the morning, a row of military transport vehicles drove out from the mountainous area behind a few off-road vehicles. The atmosphere in the second vehicle was very tense. The 4th Company, 1st Battalion Cannon Company, and Heavy Machine Gun Company had just set off. They had just stepped out of the camp gates when they started to cross their eyes. The three leading officers did not say anything. In fact, they were actually very happy about this bet. This was a good thing! Only with stimulation would there be motivation, and only with motivation would there be results. If the competition could make their company¡¯s soldiers perform exceptionally, then today¡¯s matter would be considered a profit. As for the fact that they would have to run back if they lost. It was no big deal. They would run for at most a hundred kilometers, just like a field trip. Moreover, it was still uncertain who would win or lose¡­ The bet was officially established. At this moment, Wang Ye clenched his fists and looked at the people opposite him. He felt that the blood flow in his body had increased a little. The primary explanation for this was that it was a team competition rather than an individual one. Wang Ye felt a little under strain because he didn¡¯t know anything about them. However, Wang Ye was not afraid. He was even a little excited. This kind of suspense and pressure gambling match was exciting enough¡­ On the way, Wang Ye and the others didn¡¯t speak again in the car. An hour later, the convoy entered the arena arranged by the division headquarters. ¡°Hmph, just wait and see!¡± Cannon Company got out of the car first. Before they got out of the car, the first-class soldier in their team looked at Wang Ye and said, ¡°Hehe, alright, let¡¯s wait and see!¡± Wang Ye replied with a smile. Provoking him and asking him to wait and see. He wanted to let him see who was looking at whom later. Soon, Wang Ye and the other fourth company recruits also got out of the car. ¡°Beep, beep, beep On the Iron Bones Hero Regiment¡¯s side, the Chief of Staff and the regiment commander were personally leading the team today. Now that the Chief of Staff blew the whistle, the entire company quickly ran over to gather. ¡°Comrades, it¡¯s time to test you.¡± The Chief of Staff pointed at the huge arena behind him, ¡°We¡¯ve arrived at the division¡¯s arena!¡± ¡°This is a place for you to show yourselves and the results of the company¡¯s training.¡± ¡°Usually, the slogan was not loud, but it was a mule or a horse. Today, it was dragged out on the martial arts arena!¡± After shouting this, the chief of staff raised his hand and clenched his fist,¡± Iron Bones Hero Regiment!¡± ¡°Use me in battle, use me to win. Kill, kill, kill!¡± ¡°Use me in battle, use me to win. Kill, kill, kill!¡± ¡°Use me in battle, use me to win. Kill, kill, kill!¡± The soldiers of the entire participating company shouted in unison. Their voices were so loud that everyone on the training ground looked over. ¡°The Iron Bones Hero Regiment is here! ii ¡°This is the hardest bone in our division, a group with a title!¡± ¡°Do you guys think that their team won¡¯t get first place this time?¡± ¡°There might be some hope, but I don¡¯t think there¡¯s much hope. After all, those animals from our division¡¯s reconnaissance battalion are not to be trifled with!¡± There was actually a group that had already arrived at the arena. Other than this group, there were even more logistics personnel at the arena. These people were basically from the division headquarters. Looking at the murderous Iron Bones Hero Regiment, they discussed animatedly. Of course, no matter what they said, the Iron Bones Hero Squad shouted the slogan and all the participating companies began to move. A battalion commander stepped forward to be the duty officer and led the entire team to the assembly point. Meanwhile, the Chief of Staff and the regiment commander went to where they belonged. After all, they had high ranks in their company. Even if they were participating in a martial arts competition in the division headquarters, they still had seats. Wang Ye followed the team to a high platform in the center of the arena and stood there. It was obvious that there were still people from other teams who had not arrived, so Wang Ye and the others still had to wait. Wang Ye, who was standing there, looked around in boredom. It was obvious that they were still in the mountains. He couldn¡¯t see any city buildings or even any houses around him. At first glance, they were surrounded by mountains, but now they were standing on a large flat ground. This should be some external training ground of the division headquarters. After waiting for about twenty minutes, all the members of the division arrived. On one side of the high platform, someone went up. Wang Ye saw that the regiment commander and the chief of staff were also among them. However, after they went on stage, they sat down behind the table at the back of the stage. One of them stood in the middle of the stage. Although he hadn¡¯t said anything yet, and no one had introduced him, Wang Ye knew that he should be his master. After all, there should only be two people in his division. However, looking at the face of the middle-aged man on the stage, Wang Ye felt that he should be a teacher and not a committee member. His temperament was not that of a political worker. ¡°Soldiers are the sharp blades of a country.¡± ¡°Martial arts are the foundation of victory in war.¡± The teacher stood on the stage without any formalities or greetings. There was no need for a host to do anything. He stood in the middle of the stage and waited for the officers behind him to take their seats. Then, he looked at the audience and shouted. ¡°As a soldier, martial arts is our most important character, and it is also a spirit that we must possess.¡± ¡°Therefore, the entire division organized the Strong Army Cup this time.¡± ¡°I hope that through this competition, you can strengthen your martial spirit, strengthen your military skills, and strengthen¡­¡± The teacher¡¯s speech was not short, but it was not too long-winded either. Four to five minutes later, the division commander announced, ¡°Military Competition¡± The military song sounded, and the military flag entered the arena¡­ After that, the entire division of soldiers did not directly enter the arena to compete. First, he sent the number and armband. There were more than a thousand people participating in the competition. There were too many people participating so the competition naturally had to be regulated. Using a number in place of a person¡¯s name would make it easier for the judges to record the results on the field. Wang Ye looked at the number he had sent. 230. Soon, everyone had changed their armbands. Then, someone shouted. ¡°Those with numbers one to thirty, listen to my command!¡± ¡°Those with numbers 31 to 60, follow me!¡± One by one, officers and non-commissioned officers walked out. Wang Ye¡¯s number was 230, and the entire fourth company started from 226 to 234. The teams were split into thirty groups and taken away. Wang Ye and the others belonged to the eighth batch, from 211 to 240. Fortunately, the fourth company was all together. What made Wang Ye even more excited was that among the 15 people from 211 to 225, there were six artillery soldiers from the 1st Battalion and a whole team of heavy machine gun soldiers. ¡°Enemies are bound to meet on a narrow road. Just wait and see!¡± Du Yi Tong, who was in front of Wang Ye, turned his head to look to the left and grinned. ¡°Humph! Don¡¯t cry when you lose!¡± Someone next door replied. On the way out, the teams were divided into three teams and three rows according to their numbers. Now that they had just moved out, anger was already rising in the team. They had no choice. The artillery and heavy machine guns of the 1st Battalion were grouped with the 4th Company. It was obvious that they were going to compete on the same stage. Under such circumstances, it would be abnormal if there wasn¡¯t a hint of competitiveness. Wang Ye looked at the soldiers of the artillery and heavy machine gun companies on the left and didn¡¯t say anything. He might say that it was boring, but what Wang Ye liked to do was to use his actions to slap their faces in the arena later. Although the individual competition was not part of the bet, it could naturally increase the morale of his company. The person leading Wang Ye and the others was a third-grade officer. There was a strong smell of competitiveness behind them, but he didn¡¯t care. He led Wang Ye and the others to a 400-meter track in the arena. The arena was indeed very big. Even the large piece of land under his feet had four 400-meter running tracks. Within the four-track circles, there were also some venues for other events. For example, Wang Ye and the others were now brought to the tactical barbed wire fence on the left side of the 400-meter track in the south. ¡°Attention!¡± ¡°At ease!¡± The third phase that had brought Wang Ye and the others over began to form. After the simple team formation, he did not waste time. He looked at everyone and said, ¡°Your first competition is the basic tactical movements of a single soldier.. I will announce the rules of the competition¡­¡± Chapter 314 - Chapter 314: Martial Arts Competition Begins Chapter 314: Martial Arts Competition Begins Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Basic movements of individual tactics. The martial arts competition requires you to start in a prone position.¡± 10 meters of low crawling, 10 meters of high crawling, 15 meters of bending and jumping. When you reach the finish line, do you see the red button on the ground?¡± ¡°The last requirement is to hit the button to stop the timer!¡± The equipment is much more advanced than the company¡¯s, and the climbing tactic actually allows you to use your own watch. Of course, this was also the most accurate method. He looked at the electronic screen beside him. It was showing a situation where the four digits had returned to zero. The third-term officer in front of everyone continued to speak with a straight face, ¡°In addition, this event requires you to bring five kilograms of combat equipment.¡± ¡°During the competition, if any of the equipment drops, the timing will be increased by three seconds!¡± After saying this, he looked at the thirty people in front of him and roared, ¡°Did you hear that clearly?¡± ¡°Yes, I heard you clearly!¡± Wang Ye and the other 30 people replied. It was actually not needed for him to brief them again as he had already talked about these things during the company¡¯s training, and they had always been trained according to these requirements. Equipment dropping was a mistake that non of the top soldiers in their respective companies should be making. Usually, during training, they would carefully check if the equipment was secure in their bags ensuring it will not drop out, let alone in an official competition. ¡°Alright then, take off your bags. 1¡¯11 give you three minutes to warm up. After three minutes, check your equipment and the competition will officially begin!¡± Everyone was still carrying backpacks. Just because they did not need their equipments for this segment of the competition, does not mean it will not be needed in any future segments. Looking at the team on the track. Armed cross-country running for five kilometers wasn¡¯t light equipment. Everyone was fully armed when they arrived. ¡°Hey, that recruit from our company keeps telling us that someone is very powerful. They say he took fifteen seconds for the tactical test. 1 wonder if he has improved after so long.¡± The few artillery soldiers at the side, the first-class soldier who had previously called Wang Ye a recruit, spoke again. He squinted at her and added with a smile, ¡°Fifteen seconds is not enough today. This is not the recruit company!¡± It wasn¡¯t that this fellow didn¡¯t know Wang Ye¡¯s results, but because he knew, he had wanted to use his identity as a veteran to put on a show. Although he had failed to act tough previously and even let Wang Ye go along with it for a while, he knew that he had advanced in rank. However, that didn¡¯t affect him from continuing to humouring Wang Ye. In any case, they weren¡¯t from the same company. He couldn¡¯t care less that other people were saying how good he was, he did not want to act the same way as them. Even now, he had the same mentality. He didn¡¯t like Wang Ye¡¯s spoiled appearance. He looked at the Fourth Company¡¯s team. He was clearly a new recruit, but the veterans were all coaxing him. Even his words and actions did not look like a new recruit at all. Thinking back to the days after he joined the company, he felt that he was very outstanding. Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t be able to represent his company to come here to compete. But even so, he was still an honest recruit, and he had suffered no less. What give Wang Ye the right to act the way he was acting now? It didn¡¯t matter if he was jealous or if he didn¡¯t like him. In any case, he was deliberately targeting Wang Ye. Of course, this kind of public targeting was nothing. The two companies had made a bet, so it was normal for them to go against each other. Before Wang Ye could speak, Du Yi Tong from the fourth company smiled and retorted, ¡°You¡¯ll know later whether he improved or not.¡± ¡°But don¡¯t you guys from your company value experience?¡± ¡°How come your artillery company hasn¡¯t even spoken up for the first or second segment, and you, a first-class private, have been jumping around?¡± Du Yi Tong had once been jealous of Wang Ye before. But after hanging out with him for a few months, especially when he was in the teaching team, that bit of jealousy and injustice had long disappeared. ¡°What do you want me to say?¡± ¡°Actually, what he meant was also what 1 meant!¡±On the side of the Cannon Company, although the second-in-command secretly scolded this first-class soldier on his side for causing trouble for no reason. Why did he say so much during the individual competition? Wang Ye was definitely not a good person. If he said too much now, it might backfire later it it would seem like a slap to his face. Couldn¡¯t he had just hold it in until it¡¯s time for the team event? However, even though he was muttering in his heart, he still had to support his own people at such a time. ¡°Hehe, actually, I haven¡¯t improved much. Please spare me some chances later once we start.¡± Wang Ye raised his head to look at the other side and said with a smile while checking his equipment again and again. At this moment, Wang Ye really remembered the first-class private opposite him. He wasn¡¯t a narrow-minded person since he always tried to find trouble to target him. Just wait and see. ¡°Commander in chief, you can see everything that is going on here. However, this is obviously nothing like the actual scene. If you are interested, you can actually go down and take a look.¡± Right behind the high platform, there was a large military tent. The martial arts competition was held in multiple events and venues with more than a thousand people. The commander and the others naturally would not sit on the stage and wait. There were people carrying cameras in the entire arena. There were even small drones flying in the sky with cameras. In the tent, several rows of screens were stacked together. At a glance, one could see the scene of any competition venue. ¡°Regiment Commander Hong, where is that Wang Ye from your team fighting now?¡± The commander in chied ignored the officer behind him. After sweeping his eyes across the screens, he suddenly turned his head with a smile and asked the person behind him. Commander Hong smiled, ¡°It¡¯s not on the screen yet, but he should be having a solo battle on screen number eight.¡±¡± Wang Ye indeed hadn¡¯t appeared on screen yet, but the regiment commander saw the other members of the Fourth Company on the eighth screen. Now, after the regiment commander and division commander finished speaking, someone immediately went to make arrangements. In just a few seconds, Wang Ye¡¯s side profile appeared on the eighth screen. In the individual combat arena, Wang Ye saw a soldier with a camera facing him. Wang Ye immediately turned his head and grinned at him. He thought that this was just a video, but he didn¡¯t know that it was actually a live broadcast. Therefore, the scene of him grinning brightly made the commanders in the tent laugh. ¡°Young people are so energetic. When they smile, people can feel their vitality!¡± The commander said with a smile. As he spoke, he turned his head to look at the few regiment commanders behind him. Immediately, a regiment commander also said with a smile, ¡°This Wang Ye is rumoured to be godly.¡± ¡°However, not to mention anything else, just in terms of his personal achievements, he was indeed amazing.¡± ¡°He haven¡¯t even serve in the army for a year, but he already got third-class and second-class merit. I can¡¯t help but envy him! Haha¡­¡± Immediately, Commander Hong smiled and said,¡±Hehe, Wang Ye is indeed a very good seedling, but he still young.¡± ¡°He still had many flaws.¡± ¡°He had joined the army for a short period of time and still had a lot to learn!¡± Although Regiment Commander Hong was answering another regiment commander¡¯s question, his eyes were actually paying close attention to his commander in chief¡¯s expression. There was no other way. What was the equivalent of letting Wang Ye come to the division headquarters for a competition? It was as if you had a beautiful daughter who had grown up and was about to take her to a beauty pageant, but now that she was here, you were afraid that your daughter¡¯s beauty would be coveted by thieves. Let¡¯s not talk about the commander¡¯s current mood. In the arena, three minutes passed very quickly. The third batch who had brought Wang Ye and the others here, as well as the first lieutenant who had been acting as the referee, came up to check everyone¡¯s combat equipment. A few minutes later, after checking that there were no problems. The third-grade officer looked at the formation and shouted, ¡°Number 211!¡± ¡°Here!¡± An artillery soldier in the front row responded. ¡°Step out and prepare for the competition!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± There was only one tactical barbed wire fence on this side, but Wang Ye saw that there were now tactical barbed wires in all four 400-meter runways. He didn¡¯t know why the division headquarters arranged the competition venue like this, but it did not concern him. The most important thing right now was to be prepared and get good results. ¡°Su En, cheer for me!¡± There was a white line more than ten meters away from them with a few officers standing there. There were some from the artillery company not to mention some from the heavy machine guns company too. Like the fourth company, they were all here, so naturally, all the officers leading them were here. The artillery company commander roared. The artillery soldier who was standing at the starting position took a deep breath and waved at his captain,¡±Captain, watch me!¡± ¡°Alright, cut the crap. Get ready to lie down!¡± At this moment, the first lieutenant who was acting as the referee stood on one side of the barbed wire and spoke with a straight face. He was holding a signal gun in his hand. When he was ready, he aimed the signal gun in his right hand at the electronic screen. ¡°Ready!¡± ¡°Bang!¡± The signal gun exploded, and almost at the same time, the timer on the electronic screen that had been reset to zero began to tick. It was a signal gun with a signal transmitter. The gunshot signal was sent out, and the timer began. It was absolutely a fair start. At this moment, the artillery soldier lying in front of the barbed wire instantly crawled forward like a gecko. ¡°Good luck! 11 ¡°Good luck¡± A few soldiers from the artillery company shouted. Wang Ye and the others naturally did not shout and just stood there watching. One had to admit that the martial arts arena was a martial arts arena. It was completely different from the new recruit¡¯s initial assessment. In the past, the recruit assessment was slow, and twenty to thirty seconds were the average results. But now, the artillery soldier was the first to crawl over. He pressed his hand on the red button. Time froze. 16.13. One could clearly see that the cannoneer¡¯s expression was a little ugly after he stood up. In fact, he wanted to ask for another round. He didn¡¯t manage to score within 16 seconds therefore he felt that he didn¡¯t perform well. Unfortunately, there was no second chance in today¡¯s competition. ¡°Hehe, 1 thought you artillery were awesome.¡± ¡°Sixteen seconds!¡± ¡°Tsk tsk Someone mocked him on the spot. ¡°Hmph, I¡¯ll see how much you have later!¡± Someone glared at him. The third-grade officer who brought everyone here and the first lieutenant who was the referee turned a blind eye to all of this. After the third-term officer and the officer who was in charge of recording the results had recorded the results, the third-term officer closed the folder in his hand and shouted again. ¡°Number 212!¡± Chapter 315 - Chapter 315: Wang Ye Going Up, All of Them Are Old Foxes Chapter 315: Wang Ye Going Up, All of Them Are Old Foxes Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°15.37!¡± ¡°16.82!¡± ¡°14.69!¡± The six people from the artillery company went up one after another, and their results were indeed very good. None of them took longer than seventeen seconds. There was even a soldier that took only fourteen seconds, and he was the first-class soldier. ¡°He is considered to be pretty good. No wonder he was so agitated just now.¡± Someone from the Fourth Company chuckled. ¡°Hehe, he is good, but he is not that good either¡­¡± someone immediately chimed in. Naturally, the artillery couldn¡¯t hear the conversation between the Fourth Company. He turned to look at his results and got up with a smile. He was panting, but at this moment, he could not wait to look back. It was obvious that his gaze was directly on Wang Ye. Wang Ye looked over and immediately saw that his smile was a little annoying. ¡°What are you showing off for? Isn¡¯t it just 14 seconds?¡± Someone from the fourth company immediately rebuked loudly. Fourteen seconds, he acted like no one from the fourth company will be able to do it. Wang Ye didn¡¯t say anything. However, Wang Ye also smiled at this moment. Moreover, this smile was not forced at all. It directly made the upper-class soldier of the cannon company feel goosebumps. In fact, he only knew what Gu Ying Nan had said in their company. Gu Ying Nan didn¡¯t know Wang Ye¡¯s result after the leaving. At the same time, Wu Jian Feng and the others were also very secretive about the results of the fourth company¡¯s training for the sake of the follow-up competition. Under such circumstances, how could he know what exactly was going on with Wang Ye? ¡°Number 217!¡± The third-year sergeant had someone reset the electronic screen to zero, and he also recorded the results and continued to raise his head to shout. The competition continued, and the short battle between Wang Ye and Cannon Company also temporarily stopped. The results of the heavy machine gun company were not bad overall, but they were not too outstanding. None of them were under 15 seconds. There were three who took more than 15 seconds, while the other six took more than 16 seconds. Similarly, no one had exceeded the seventeen seconds mark. In fact, this was the bottom line of the competition. Those who could not finish it under seventeen seconds were probably at a company that did not usually practice this. For example, the Iron Bones Hero Regiment headquarters did not lack tactical training grounds. It was impossible for the company stationed at the regimental headquarters to come out and participate in the martial arts competition if they took longer than seventeen seconds for this obstacle. Of course, there were exceptions to everything. If a soldier¡¯s results in other events were very good, then even if he had shortcomings, he would still be allowed to participate. After all, the army did not recognise second place. Ten second places were nothing compared to the first place. Even if the individual competition was ultimately based on the overall score, it was still a good thing to be in the limelight in the individual competition. Soon, it was time for the Fourth Company to go on stage. ¡°Do your best. Remember, we are the Iron Blood Hero Fourth Company, understand?¡± Wu Jian Feng stood there and shouted at the front of the fourth company. They weren¡¯t allowed to get close and could only stand a dozen meters away. Of course, this didn¡¯t affect anything. Now that Wu Jian Feng was shouting, the first person from the Fourth Company to go up was Wang Chang Fong from Squad One. He didn¡¯t say anything. He just clenched his fists and nodded heavily at Wu Jian Feng. Following the lieutenant¡¯s order, Wang Chang Dong got ready. ¡°Ready ¡°Bang!¡± ¡°Good luck! Good luck!¡± At this moment, the people cheering were the people who had waited for fourth company to start their turns. The sound was much louder than those that cheered for the Cannon Company and the others. After all, there were only five of them shouting, while Wang Ye and the others had eight more people shouting. Ten seconds passed in the blink of an eye. Wang Ye had been looking at the electronic screen and the fast-crawling Wang Chang Dong. Soon, the time on the electronic screen froze. ¡°15:09.¡± ¡°Yay!¡± ¡°Old Wang is awesome!¡± The Fourth Company cheered. Even though this wasn¡¯t the best result, it was enough to force the entire 1st Battalion¡¯s heavy machine gun company to the ground. Even Wu Jian Feng and Kang Hua straightened their backs and looked left and right as they laughed. Although there was still a recruit from the cannon company that got fourteen seconds, it was only the fourth company first recruit. There were more to expect from the next few recruits. And now, the first one to participate managed to wipe out the entire heavy machine gun company! Although the bet was mainly made with the cannon company, the heavy machine guns of the 1st Battalion were also involved. They were all opponents. Now that he could suppress their entire company with just one person, how could Wu Jian Feng not be smug? ¡°Alright, Fourth Brother, what¡¯s there to be smug about? You haven¡¯t surpassed us yet!¡± The company commander of the artillery company couldn¡¯t help but open his mouth. Although he also felt that his company might not be able to beat the fourth company in this event. For example, Wang Ye might have improved again. Moreover, even without Wang Ye, the four of them would definitely be able to finish it in 14 seconds. However, looking at Wu Jian Feng¡¯s smug expression, he could not help but speak up. No matter what, he had to restrain himself first. ¡°Haha¡­ What¡¯s the rush?¡± Wu Jian Feng smiled and glanced over. ¡°How about this, why don¡¯t the two of us make another bet?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s bet on whether our company can surpass your company.¡± ¡°There was no need to bet too much. How about two packs of cigarettes?¡± When Wu Jian Feng spoke, he even raised his eyebrows and winked. How could the commander of the Cannon Company endure such an expression? ¡°Alright, why would 1 be afraid of you!¡± The company commander gritted his teeth and agreed. Although he felt that the chances of losing were very high, he didn¡¯t want to lose the battle. If he really lost two bags of cigarettes, he could use this as an excuse to train the entire company when he returned¡­ On the arena, the competition continued. It was the fourth company second recruit turn. ¡°15.85.¡± Another 15 seconds. And one of the two people who came after him even got 14.83. Even though the result was still not enough to win the other company, it was already amazing to hit the fourteen seconds mark. ¡°Number 230!¡± The third-grade officer in front of the formation shouted again. ¡°Here!¡± Wang Ye replied loudly. It was finally his turn! To be honest, at this moment, Wang Ye felt a little nervous. However, Wang Ye felt that this bit of nervousness wouldn¡¯t affect his condition. On the contrary, Wang Ye felt that his excitement will help him a lot more. ¡°Step out and prepare for the competition!¡± ¡°Yes, sir! At this moment, Wang Ye was the center of attention. There was no need to talk about the people participating in the competition and the company commander. Under the big tent, the gazes of the regiment commanders and division commanders of the few regiments were all focused on Wang Ye. This was really a legend recruit this year. He had been a legend since the beginning of the recruit company. After the recruit company assessment, he had even jumped onto the division report, claiming to be the most awesome recruit in the entire army in recent years. Now, it was almost half a year since that happened. The head of the division knew that he had achieved two class merits in the past six months. Even if the leaders of the other companies didn¡¯t know about Deng Hai, they knew that Wang Ye had obtained a second-class merit in the previous flood control. Now, everyone was curious about how he would perform in the arena. Wang Ye, who was lying on the ground in a prone position, didn¡¯t know that a large number of people were watching his live broadcast. Of course, Wang Ye saw the soldier who was less than two to three meters away and carrying a camera. However, Wang Ye wasn¡¯t in the mood to care about this right now. He was trying to control his breathing rhythm. ¡°Ready!¡± The first lieutenant¡¯s voice came from the side. At this moment, Wang Ye¡¯s entire body tensed up, and his mental strength was highly concentrated. He stared at the wire fence in front of him. ¡°Bang!¡± With a gunshot, Wang Ye crawled forward on all fours. Actually, this project wasn¡¯t considered friendly to Wang Ye. His height and his body, which had gradually become stronger since he joined the army, made Wang Ye have no choice but to restrain his use of his skills even though he had maxed out his experience and techniques. It couldn¡¯t be helped. If he moved too much, his body would easily get caught on the barbed wire. It wasn¡¯t a big deal that his clothes and flesh were scratched. However, t the camouflage uniforms are very good quality, and when you hang on to them there will be resistance that slows ones down. Therefore, he had to try his best to avoid such a thing from happening. Of course, even so, Wang Ye¡¯s speed was still very fast. Ten meters low, ten meters high, and the last fifteen meters. Wang Ye rushed out of the iron wire. After crossing the last distance, he pounced forward. As he lay down, he held the gun in his right hand and pressed the time button with his left hand. It was also at this second that Wang Ye relaxed his tensed nerves. ¡°Hu ~¡± Letting out a breath, Wang Ye turned his head to look to the side. 13.52 seconds. Wang Ye smiled. His performance was not off, and he was within 14 seconds. With this result, he didn¡¯t dare to say that he was the first in the entire division. After all, some people were born with natural talents. For example, those who were thin and small had an advantage in this stage. They could climb faster and fiercer. However, this result was definitely enough to crush the Cannon Company and Heavy Machine Gun Company. In the main tent, the commander also saw the electronic display screen that the camera was facing. Immediately, he turned his head to look at the person beside him and said with a smile, ¡°Wow, 13.52 seconds! I remember that Wang Ye is nearly 1.8 meters tall!¡±¡± Commander Hong smiled and said, ¡°1.78 meters is actually not bad. Wang Ye¡¯s performance was average. With this result, I don¡¯t even know if he can enter the top ten of the division!¡±¡± Commander Hong said humbly. However, just as he finished speaking, someone beside him spoke up. ¡°Hehe, Old Hong, stop being overly humble. It is also a sign of arrogance.¡± ¡°What did he mean by average performance?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s not talk about Wang Ye¡¯s height and figure, just his results.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not afraid of losing my reputation. To be honest, there might not be anyone in my entire team who can surpass Wang Ye!¡± ¡°Hehe, yes, yes! ¡°13.52 seconds, I don¡¯t think there are people in the reconnaissance battalion who can do it.¡± Another group leader smiled and added. After saying that, he added, ¡°I feel that Wang Ye¡¯s chances of getting into the top three are very high, and he¡¯s definitely in the top five!¡± Those who were able to become the group leader were all old foxes. Regiment Commander Hong was so abnormally humble today. In addition, the moment the division commander arrived, he had to look at Wang Ye. During the competition just now, he had been paying attention to screen number eight. When Wang Ye started, his gaze had never left. How could they not know what Commander Hong was worried about? Of course, since Commander Hong was worried, they were happy to see him succeed. Let¡¯s see if you can still show off in front of us next time. Chapter 316 - Chapter 316: Its Uncomfortable to Watch Someone Elses Success Chapter 316: It¡¯s Uncomfortable to Watch Someone Else¡¯s Success Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Haha, well done!¡± On the arena, Wu Jian Feng¡¯s voice was so loud that even the Cannon Company Commander could not help but turn his head and glance at him. Of course, he quickly turned his head back. In the next moment, he followed suit the commander of the heavy machine gun company and turned to leave. He couldn¡¯t stay in this place anymore. It was so uncomfortable to watch someone¡¯s success and him acting arrogant. It felt like an attack towards him. ¡°Hey, old cannon, where are you going?¡± Wu Jian Feng saw that the commander of the Cannon company was about to leave. He turned his head and spoke with a surprised expression. However, although he looked surprised, the smile on his face did not disappear. ¡°You¡¯re the old cannon!¡± The Cannon Company commander snapped back. Then, as he continued walking forward, he turned his head and said with a long face, ¡°I¡¯m going to pee. Do you want to come with me?¡± ¡°Alright!¡± ¡°¡­¡± The cannon company commander stopped and turned his head back again. At this moment, there seemed to be a big word written on his face. The word ¡®speechless¡¯. Looking at Wu Jian Feng, he was silent for a few seconds before he said in a muffled voice, ¡°Get lost!¡± ¡°Haha!¡± Wu Jian Feng laughed. ¡°Remember the two packets of cigarettes you owe me!¡± ¡°I¡¯ll give it to you when we get back!¡± Gritting his teeth, the cannon company commander spat out. At this moment, the commander of the Cannon Company cursed himself in his heart. He shouldn¡¯t have taken any chances just now. When the commander of the heavy machine gun company left just now, he should have followed. Why did he stay here? At the same time, the six soldiers of the Cannon Company who had finished the obstacles looked at the back of their company commander with ugly expressions. They had embarrassed the company commander! Not to mention what would happen when they returned, at least they felt that they could not raise their heads now. Unfortunately, they couldn¡¯t leave with him now. The company commander and the others could leave because they were not participants in the competition. However, even if the competition was over, they had to wait here. After all thirty of them had finished, there was still the next round waiting. ¡°Haha, Old Wang, as expected of you!¡± ¡°Cannon Company, your company commander ran away!¡± On the side of the Fourth Company, when Wang Ye walked back, the few people there, especially the few who had already finished the segment, had completely let themselves go. When someone shouted, they even winked at the six people from Cannon Company. ¡°Humph!¡± On the side of the Sixth Company, someone turned his head over with a dark expression. He snorted and then turned his head away from the Fourth Company. There were also people who were really angry. They looked at the Fourth Company and said in a muffled voice, ¡°We¡¯re competing in a team competition, not this. What are you all so proud of?¡± Now, those who had finished the segment could find a place to stand when they came back, while those who had not finished had to wait in line. The soldiers who were done stood separately according to their company, the fourth company on one side while the sixth company on the other. ¡°Hehe, the team competition hasn¡¯t started yet, right? Don¡¯t worry, we¡¯ll beat you guys in the team competition.¡± Du Yi Tong said while laughing. Of course, it¡¯s the same now. We guarantee that we¡¯ll beat you in every event. You have to be mentally prepared!¡± Bah, shameless boasting! They could lose as individuals but there was no way they were willing to lose as a company. This was just the beginning. Now, the soldiers from the sixth company naturally wouldn¡¯t admit defeat easily. Even though they had a bad feeling about it, they had to keep their mouths shut. ¡°Alright, don¡¯t be so loud!¡± At this moment, the third-grade officer who had already noted Wang Ye¡¯s results raised his head and shouted at the rest. Although he was happy to see this kind of competition, he still had his work to do. He couldn¡¯t just sit there and watch. After all, time was limited. In addition to this event this morning, there was still another martial arts competition to be held. The third-grade officer¡¯s words temporarily silenced the Fourth Company and the Cannon Company. Then, the remaining people of the fourth company continued to start. The results were all very good. One after another, all nine of them had finished competing. This also made the remaining soldiers of the Fifth Company who had not yet entered the field feel a huge pressure. ¡°All four of them are freakish. There are nine of them, but none of them took more than sixteen seconds.¡± Some of the people from the Fifth Company couldn¡¯t help but whisper. One of them took around thirteen seconds, two took around fourteen seconds, and the rest took around fifteen seconds. Iron Blood Hero Fourth Company, as expected of their own group¡¯s Madman Company¡­ Yes, the Fourth Company of the Iron Bones Hero Regiment had a new title compared to the other ordinary infantry companies in the regiment. Its a mad company. After all, a company that could do eight-kilometer weight-bearing cross-country and four-hundred-meter obstacle crossing for a living were all lunatics. In any case, the thought of this made them feel like their legs were about to start trembling. Their trainings were too ruthless. Soon, the soldiers from the fifth company also completed the segment. The results were not unexpected. Among the few of them, one of them had around than fifteen seconds, and the rest had around sixteen seconds. There were no seventeen-second or fourteen-second ones. After everyone gathered and regrouped, the third-grade officers began to report their results. The main thing was for everyone to check if they remembered the results correctly. There was no doubt that in this segment, a thirteen-second record would pop out of a pile of fifteen-and sixteen-second records. Even if everyone knew about it, they still felt that the number was very ear-piercing. Especially the soldiers from the cannon company and heavy machine guns company. Some of them couldn¡¯t help but clench their fists and grit their teeth when they heard this result. Insane. ¡°There are no mistakes in the results, right?¡± In front of everyone, the third-year class monitor reported the results and asked everyone. ¡°No! Wang Ye and the others replied in unison. ¡°Alright, everyone has¡­¡± The results were correct. The third-term class monitor directly asked everyone to carry their backpacks and then led everyone to the transfer. It had been more than half an hour since the start of the competition. At the same time that Wang Ye¡¯s segment ended, the first round of assessments in the other venues had also ended. ¡°What¡¯s the next segment?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know! Is it 400 meters? 1 think we¡¯re going that way!¡± The four four-hundred-meter-long running tracks had almost the same layout. There were arenas for the single and parallel bars, as well as arenas for the four-hundred-meter obstacle course and individual combat techniques. At this moment, Wang Ye and the others were being led to one side. In fact, on the field, Wang Ye and the others could also see the other teams making their transition. Soon, Wang Ye and the others knew what their next project was. It was not the 400-meter obstacle. Instead, he directly brought it onto the track. ¡°Next up, your competition will be a five-kilometer armed cross-country.¡± Standing in front of everyone, the third-grade officer turned his head and pointed at a place outside the track, ¡°You can all use the toilet over there now. You will start preparing for the competition in fifteen minutes.¡± It was indeed easy for people to get nervous in a big environment like a martial arts competition. It was a very normal physiological reaction to feel like peeing when they were nervous. After they were dismissed, Wang Ye went to the toilet with everyone. ¡°Come over here!¡± As soon as they came out of the makeshift toilet, Wang Ye and the others saw Wu Jian Feng waiting outside. ¡°Company commander!¡± Wang Ye and the others walked over and greeted him. ¡°Yes!¡± Wu Jian Feng smiled and nodded. At this moment, he glanced at the few soldiers of the Cannon Company who were passing by. Then, he didn¡¯t wait for anything. He looked at Wang Ye and the others in front of him and said, ¡°Don¡¯t be nervous for the next five kilometers, and don¡¯t mess up the pace, okay?¡± ¡°Follow your usual training rhythm. If anyone provokes you, don¡¯t bother about them. In the end, just use your results to slap their faces!¡± Wang Ye and the others replied loudly, ¡°Yes¡± to Wu Jian Feng¡¯s words. Some of the people from the Sixth Company who had not gone far could not help but turn their heads. ¡°Humph!¡± Some of them could not help but snort. Wasn¡¯t Wu Jian Feng clearly saying it out loud for them to hear? He was worried that when they ran later, someone would deliberately provoke the Fourth Company and then let the soldiers of the Fourth Company race with him. The front would increase the stamina consumption and make it impossible for them to run. This kind of thing was very common when two companies bumped into each other during daily training. They didn¡¯t even need to be provoked. When they saw it, they would shout and rush up to compete. After all, this was the atmosphere in the army. They couldn¡¯t let others down during their daily training. However, this was a martial arts competition. ¡°The heart of a villain measures the belly of a gentleman.¡± Someone in the sixth company cursed in a low voice. Alright, this person was actually a little lacking in confidence when he cursed. Because he really did have this idea. Everyone knew that Wang Ye¡¯s physical fitness was abnormal. If this guy could run like that in the 400-meter obstacle course, he definitely wouldn¡¯t be bad at running five kilometers either. Even though they were all in the same group, it wasn¡¯t appropriate to do so. However, the bet had already been established, yet they were still so arrogant. From the perspective of the Battalion, no one would mind if they could make him suffer a little. Of course, this was just a thought. They hadn¡¯t decided if they really wanted to do this. However, he didn¡¯t want to think about it now. Before he could think about it, Wu Jian Feng exposed this matter in front of them. Behind him, Wu Jian Feng¡¯s voice continued, ¡°Especially you, Wang Ye. If anyone talks to you, just ignore them. Just run at your own pace and show them who is the winner at the finishing line!¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Wang Ye smiled. After saying that, Wang Ye added with a smile, ¡°Captain, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯m not a fool. I won¡¯t be provoked by them!¡± This was a martial arts competition, so how could Wang Ye not know what was important? ¡°Yes, I¡¯m just afraid that your blood will get to your head.¡± Wu Jian Feng nodded. Then, he looked left and right. After seeing that the soldiers from the cannon company had walked far away and that there was no one else within ten meters¡­ He lowered his voice and looked at Wang Ye, ¡°Run properly, okay? I¡¯m ready to welcome your glorious moment!¡± ¡°Yes, sir! I promise I won¡¯t disappoint the company commander!¡± Wang Ye replied with a smile. Wang Ye had maxed out his five-kilometer cross-country skill, and his physical strength was 2.1 times that of an ordinary person. The result of this data was that when Wang Ye was training, he wanted to test his limits once. And without holding back on his strength, his results managed to stunned Wu Jian Feng and the others. Of course, Wu Jian Feng did not say anything before, and the four competitors were also banned from saying anything to the others. He had been waiting for Wang Ye to give everyone a surprise during the competition today. Soon, Wang Ye and the others separated from Wu Jian Feng. After returning to the track, he first checked the backpacks and checked everyone¡¯s water bottles. They had to refill the water they had just drunk. The standard weight for a five kilometer weapon was slightly more than 23 kilograms. They checked everything and made preparations. The third-grade officer began to explain the rules. It was similar to the crawling segment previously. The most important thing was that equipment and items could not be dropped. However, for this segment, if one of their equipment were to drop, time would not be added. Instead, one would have to go back and pick it up themselves. Another point was that the five kilometers of cross-country was a group of ten people. The next batch would start one minute later. The thirty people would all be on the same track, but they would be staggered. This was because the width of the track was only so small. If there were too many people, someone would definitely have to start behind the others. Under such circumstances, it was normal for the people running behind to be blocked by the people running in front. Therefore, for the sake of fairness, they were staggered in this way. ¡°211, 212¡­A11 the way to number 220!¡± The third-grade officer began to shout. The first batch of runners were six soldiers from the cannon company and four from the heavy machine gun company. ¡°Ready!¡± ¡°Bang!¡± As they were the first batch to start running, the third-grade officer shouted again,¡±221, 222¡­¡± There were also ten people, and this time, Wang Ye happened to be among them. ¡°Good luck!¡± ¡°Old Wang, show them your strength!¡± Wang Ye stepped out, and behind him, there were still soldiers from the fourth company waiting for the next batch. They couldn¡¯t help but cheer for Wang Ye. Wang Ye turned around and didn¡¯t say anything, but he gave them a smile and nodded. When they arrived at the division¡¯s arena, he had never once thought of holding back his ability. Chapter 317 - Chapter 317: Leaders Surprise, Breaking the Record Chapter 317: Leader¡¯s Surprise, Breaking the Record Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Ready!¡± After a minute, the ten people in front had already finished half a lap. Now, Wang Ye and the other ten soldiers had also arrived at the starting point. As the people beside him raised their signal guns, Wang Ye looked ahead and stopped being distracted. ¡°Bang!¡± With a gunshot, Wang Ye immediately dashed out. The current Wang Ye was already used to carrying more than 23 kilograms of weight. Of course, he was not the only one and it was the same for the others. It was hard not to get used to carrying so much when they trained this way every day. However, habit and weight were not contradictory. He quickly moved forward and entered the inner lane. Wang Ye didn¡¯t care about the others. After speeding up and entering a rhythm that he was most comfortable with, he covered his head and began to maintain the rhythm. A minute later, Wang Ye could already see another ten people standing side by side at the starting line. However, before Wang Ye could run over, a gunshot rang out, and they also started running. ¡°Come on, keep a good rhythm, okay?¡± Outside the track, Wu Jian Feng began to run after Wang Ye when he came over on the second lap. He didn¡¯t have any weights, and he could rest when he was tired, so it didn¡¯t matter if he ran with them. Wang Ye didn¡¯t say anything. He didn¡¯t even look at him. His eyes were fixed in front of him, and the rhythm of his legs and even his breathing rate didn¡¯t change. However, after the first round, Wang Ye did not show any obvious advantage. The main thing was that at the beginning, everyone was full of energy and their pace was not too slow. However, after the second lap, it was obvious that some of them had begun to slow down. Finally, at the beginning of the third round, Wang Ye overtook the first soldier of the fifth company. Seeing Wang Ye running past them, the soldiers of the fifth company were not surprised. Because occasionally as they were running, they would turn around and noticed where Wang Ye was while running. When Wang Ye ran past him, he even panted and said, ¡°Wang Ye, you can do it!¡± ¡°Heh¡­ Ha¡­ I will!¡± Wang Ye smiled and gave him a little response. Although they weren¡¯t from the same company, they were from the same battalion. After overtaking him, the soldiers of the 5th Company and 4th Company, who were one minute slower than Wang Ye, were overtaken by him one after another. Only a few from the fifth company were slightly surprised when Wang Ye surpassed them. Those from the fourth company didn¡¯t even bother and did not have any thoughts on it. They were used to it, and they even cheered for Wang Ye when he ran past them. When Wang Ye was about to finish his fourth lap, he overtook all those who started a minute before him. Moreover, at this point, Wang Ye was only 30 to 40 meters away from the last person who had started earlier than him. Another lap ended. When Wang Ye was about to enter the sixth lap, he caught up to the heavy machine gun company that had started earlier than him. When the soldier saw Wang Ye overtake him from the side, he clenched his fists tightly and didn¡¯t say anything. However, his face was red from holding it in, and it was obvious that he was starting to speed up. Unfortunately, he could only maintain that breath. After ten or twenty meters, he could not hold on any longer. When his speed slowed down, Wang Ye overtook him. Of course, not everyone in the Cannon Company and Heavy Machine Gun Company had the same reaction as him. When Wang Ye caught up with them one by one, some people were indifferent to Wang Ye¡¯s overtaking. However, there were also people who reacted extremely badly. For example, when Wang Ye had just overtaken the first-class private of the Cannon Company, he immediately suppressed his anger and increased his speed to catch up with Wang Ye. After that, he even turned around and smiled at Wang Ye. Unfortunately, Wang Ye didn¡¯t have much reaction to his current appearance and allowed him to laugh. How could Wang Ye be stupid when Wu Jian Feng had already reminded him before he started running? Wang Ye could imagine that if he disrupted the rhythm and accelerated, this fellow would fight him to the death. He overtook him, and he overtook him again. In the end, both of them would not do well in this segment. Perhaps under such circumstances, he wouldn¡¯t be able to last long, but he could disrupt Wang Ye¡¯s rhythm and increase his stamina consumption. Wang Ye would not do such a stupid thing. He would maintain this pace and see how long he could press ahead. And reality proved that he really couldn¡¯t last long enough. As a man, in less than a minute, his feet began to slow down as if they were filled with lead. Then, gradually, he could only watch Wang Ye overtake him from the side with bloodshot eyes. ¡°Ah¡± An extremely unwilling voice came from behind. However, the more he acted like this, the more powerless he became. He had already reached his limit because he was holding back his strength and accelerating. Now that he was still shouting, he could no longer maintain his breath. It would not be an exaggeration to say that he had overtaken Wang Ye by half a lap. His own results were at least 30 seconds above his usual training results. He circled around again and again, but Wang Ye didn¡¯t take the cannon company seriously. From the beginning, the speed and rhythm had not changed at all. This made the division commander in the military tent unable to help but let out a sound. ¡°About ten laps. I don¡¯t see Wang Ye¡¯s speed decreasing at all. How long has it been?¡± He asked the officer beside him. When Wang Ye was running just now, he had asked him to check his watch. ¡°Reporting to the chief, Wang Ye is already on his tenth lap. In addition, his current result is 12 minutes and 41 seconds!¡± ¡°He¡¯s a little abnormal. If he continues to maintain this, our division¡¯s record will definitely be broken by him today!¡±A regiment commander couldn¡¯t help but make a sound. After saying that, he turned to look at Commander Hong, ¡°Old Hong, tell us the truth. Don¡¯t keep hiding it. Can Wang Ye break the record?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know!¡± Commander Hong¡¯s voice sounded calm, but if one looked closely, one would notice that his hands were clenched tightly behind his back. Regiment Commander Hong was very nervous now. He was even secretly cursing Wu Jian Feng, who occasionally left the game and followed Wang Ye outside the circle. ¡°Bastard, you lied to me and didn¡¯t even tell me the truth!¡± He had seen the latest statistics of the results of the company martial arts competition. As Wang Ye was the focus of attention, he naturally wouldn¡¯t miss it. He could still clearly remember that Wang Ye¡¯s five kilometers mark on the watch was 17 minutes and 46 seconds. When he saw the results, he smiled very clearly. This was because under normal circumstances, this result was enough to win the first place in the Commander level. Five kilometers, 17 minutes, or even within 17 minutes might not sound like much, but you have to know that this was not bare-handed, nor was it light equipment. This was fully armed with a weight of more than 23 kilograms. To be able to run within 18 minutes, it was definitely a rare existence. In a group, it was already good enough for one person to run in. The entire division¡¯s record of five kilometers was only seventeen minutes and eight seconds. Unexpectedly, there was actually such a big surprise here. According to Wang Ye¡¯s current performance, as long as he maintain this speed and not slow down, he would probably be able to run within 17 minutes. If they really ran in, the record would naturally be broken. Under such circumstances, how could he not be nervous? This wasn¡¯t just first place in a single event, it was a record. At the moment, he was nervously looking at Wang Ye running on the screen. His fists were clenched tightly, and even his breathing had slowed down¡­ Good luck! Faster, faster¡­¡± He shouted in his heart. At this moment, he couldn¡¯t care less if anyone was thinking about Wang Ye. Breaking the record was the most important thing. Getting first place in a single event would only affect them for a while. At most, it would last until the next martial arts competition. As long as someone else got first place in this event, the limelight would be over. However, it was different now that he had broken the record. In the future, as long as Wang Ye¡¯s record was not broken, all the subordinate troops would have to say who the record holder of this event was and which regiment he was from when they trained in this event. What was this? This was honor. ¡°You don¡¯t know?¡± On the side, the other regiment commander had an obvious look of disbelief on his face. Even his division commander¡¯s gaze turned over at this moment. Regiment Commander Hong also noticed his division commander¡¯s gaze, and then he shifted his gaze away from the screen. ¡°I really don¡¯t know. The last time Wang Ye¡¯s score was 17 minutes and 40 seconds, which is still far from breaking the record. However, it seems that he has exceeded his usual performance today!¡± He didn¡¯t say what he was thinking. Instead, he attributed Wang Ye¡¯s performance today to his extraordinary performance. Hmm, seventeen minutes and forty seconds is not bad!¡± The division commander said and turned back. Commander Hong shut his mouth and looked back at screen number eight. On the track, Wang Ye still didn¡¯t know that the entire division chief had been watching him during the competition. He maintained his rhythm and breathing as he ran forward with his head covered. Finally, after twelve laps, Wang Ye overtook another soldier from the fifth company. Yes, this was the second time. Of course, this wasn¡¯t just two laps. They had started one minute slower than Wang Ye. Although Wang Ye had surpassed him twice, the first time was only half a lap. But even so, it was still scary enough. This was not the daily training of the army. There were good and bad soldiers in a company. This was the division headquarters competition! After being overtaken by so many, the soldier from the fifth company could only run until he could not speak. Otherwise, he would definitely shout out. ¡°Just one lap, it¡¯s the last lap.¡± At the side, Wu Jian Feng panted and shouted. He had been running since the second lap. Even though he was running barehanded, he was still panting. However, he didn¡¯t care about any of this. He raised his hand and looked at the timer in his hand. He was very excited now. He was only one lap away, but with Wang Ye¡¯s current pace, breaking the record was already very stable. Of course, he couldn¡¯t drop the ball. If the pace slowed down a little, the record might be in danger. Wang Ye ignored him. After running for so long, Wang Ye didn¡¯t have the energy to care about him anymore. He focused all his energy on stabilizing his breathing and running rhythm. Running was like driving a car. The faster the speed, the higher the fuel consumption per second. Even if Wang Ye¡¯s physical strength was extraordinary, it was still a little too much for him to maintain his current speed and rhythm. However, Wang Ye would definitely be able to hold on for the last lap. Finally, when Wang Ye surpassed two of his comrades from the Fifth Company, he reached the finish line. ¡°16.58!¡± With a loud roar, Wang Ye¡¯s result was directly shouted out by the referee. He broke the record! Even the referee couldn¡¯t help but feel excited. Not to mention him, Kang Hua, who was waiting at the side, and the second battalion commander, who had heard the news and ran over, were shouting excitedly. They rushed into the track to help Wang Ye. As for the other fellow who was running with Wang Ye outside the track, panting heavily, the two of them were not in the mood to care.. Chapter 318 - Chapter 318: Making a Name for Himself Chapter 318: Making a Name for Himself Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Hello, comrade Wang Ye. I¡¯m Wang Xiao Fei from the division¡¯s publicity department.¡± On the track, while Wang Ye was still panting, a reporter ran over. And there was more than one. They had people watching the situation in the military tent and if there was any news worth interviewing, they would be notified immediately. At this moment, the reporters from the division headquarters, regiment headquarters, and even the military headquarters were here. ¡°Wang Ye, I¡¯m a reporter from the military headquarters, Yu Zhi Yi!¡± Another female reporter greeted Wang Ye with a smile. The last one was the two old men that Wang Ye was already very familiar with. It was the two beautiful reporters from the Iron Bones Heroes Regiment and they were blocking Wang Ye¡¯s way with their cameramen. They wanted to get closer with their microphones and cameras. However, in the next second, they were held back by Wu Jian Feng, who had just recovered from his anger. Why are they causing trouble? They are reporters for the same regiment so they could conduct the interview anytime. This was definitely not about promoting the spirit of ladies first, nor was it about being lustful. Wu Jian Feng was already in a heated relationship with someone else. The two female reporters in front of him were very beautiful, he did not dare to guarantee that he did not have any improper thoughts. ¡°Hehe¡­Good!,¡® Wang Ye panted heavily and tried his best to calm his breathing before agreeing. It was the first time he had seen the two female reporters in the army, but he had seen the one in the division headquarters when he returned from the flood last time and was interviewed by her. However, at this moment, after the second battalion commander helped Wang Ye take off his backpack, he looked at the reporters and said, ¡°Let¡¯s step outside the track first. There will be other soldiers coming here later. Let¡¯s not block the way!¡± Wang Ye had finished running, but that didn¡¯t mean that the others on the track had finished running. The two of them helped Wang Ye to the roadside even though Wang Ye did not did any help. Nearby, Wu Jian Feng was still panting a little. He was still following the reporter from the regiment headquarters, asking her to help share some of his weight. He needed to rest. Actually, he had wanted to give Wang Ye a big hug just now, but the second battalion commander and Kang Hua didn¡¯t care about him. Now that the reporters were facing the camera, he was too embarrassed to hug him. Therefore, he could only suppress the excitement in his heart and stand at the side, ready to help Wang Ye with the questions in the interview at any time. ¡°Comrade Wang Ye, first of all, congratulations on breaking our division¡¯s five-kilometer record!¡± At the side of the track, Wang Xiao Fei raised the topic and said with a smile. ¡°Thank you!¡± Wang Ye was still panting a little. He had just finished five kilometers, so he couldn¡¯t recover so quickly. However, now that his backpack had been taken off, even a lot of his equipment had been taken off by Kang Hua. His entire body relaxed, and his condition immediately improved a lot. ¡°Comrade Wang Ye, as far as I know, although you¡¯re a first-class soldier now, you were actually promoted in advance because of your contributions.¡± ¡°In other words, you¡¯ve only been in the army for less than a year.¡± ¡°Can I ask, how did you train your physical fitness to be so good in less than a year?¡± Of the two reporters, the one from the division asked first. The Military Department was still standing at the side. It seemed like they were prepared to take turns asking him question. ¡°This¡­ First of all, I would like to thank my recruit squad leader, Ye San Shi. He was the one who supervised me during the period of my recruit company¡­¡± After trying his best to calm his breathing, Wang Ye began to answer with a smile. From thanking Ye San Shi to thanking Kang Hua and Wu Jian Feng, who looked even more tired than Wang Ye, but when Wang Ye said his name, he immediately straightened his back and let go of the reporter¡¯s hand. Wu Jian Feng didn¡¯t look like he was out of breath or his legs were shaking. By the end, Wang Ye thanked the squad leader of the fourth company, the platoon leader, and even the battalion commander. Wang Ye gave full play to his flawless attitude, just like those celebrities on television who had all kinds of gratitude after winning an award. ¡°Actually, my Battalion Commander has helped me a lot. Many times when I was training, he would personally come over to tell us about his training experience and urge us to train¡­¡± Wang Ye¡¯s words made the second battalion commander a little embarrassed. ¡°Hehe, actually, what Wang Ye said was a little too exaggerated. 1 didn¡¯t help him as much as he thought!¡± The second battalion commander took the initiative to explain in embarrassment. ¡°Hehe, comrade Wang Ye seems to be really loved by the leaders and veterans at all levels.¡± Wang Xiao Fei looked at Wang Ye and smiled playfully, ¡°But it¡¯s understandable. After all, comrade Wang Ye, you¡¯re known as the most awesome recruit in our army in recent years!¡± Wang Xiao Fei smiled. She naturally didn¡¯t believe Wang Ye¡¯s words. It was reasonable to say that the squad leader and platoon leader were the company commander, but it was too ridiculous for a battalion commander to supervise their training every day. She wasn¡¯t an outside reporter who didn¡¯t know anything about the military camp. However, an interview was a matter of choosing the nicest words to say. After saying that, she would go back and sort it out. Wang Ye¡¯s words definitely wouldn¡¯t be announced in full. ¡°Actually, I think that there¡¯s always someone better than you. I never dared to admit it or think about it.¡± Wang Ye was still very humble when it came to her words. Putting aside whether this was true or not, even if it was true, if Wang Ye admitted it openly, then when the news was reported, Wang Ye would definitely leave an arrogant impression on others. When he was young, his teacher at school had said that modesty was a virtue, and Wang Ye had always remembered it. ¡°Comrade Wang Ye, before you joined the army, did you often train?¡± At this moment, the military reporter asked with a smile. As expected, each of them asked a question. Of course, the regimental commander didn¡¯t count. He didn¡¯t even make it up. ¡°Yes, I have¡­¡± Wang Ye wasn¡¯t lying. More than a month before he joined the army, he had started to go to the gym to train ever since he was reincarnated and confirmed that he wanted to join the army. Anyway, the reporters didn¡¯t say what the time limit was for the regular exercise. He just pretended to say it casually. This way, he could also give his current results to others so that they would not find it difficult to accept. One question after another, Wang Ye¡¯s interview only ended after about seven to eight minutes. By this time, the other 29 people had already finished their five-kilometer cross-country run. Of course, their results were definitely not comparable to Wang Ye¡¯s. The fastest one was only 18 minutes and 14 seconds. However, it was worth mentioning that all four companies were within 19 minutes, and if they were to be counted as the top ten based on the results of their current team of 30 people. Wang Ye was first, and the other nine places were occupied by seven of the fourth company. When Wang Ye¡¯s interview ended and the three officers compared their results with everyone, the soldiers of the cannon company and the heavy machine gun company couldn¡¯t even raise their heads. The gap between each stage was getting bigger and bigger. Even the previous segment just now wasn¡¯t so bad. Now that the results were out, the soldiers of the cannon company and the heavy machine gun were actually shaken. Would they really have to run all the way back? ¡°Now, we will begin broadcasting the results of the various events in the morning!¡± At around 11:40 am, after the two competitions in the morning had ended, some sounds began to appear from the speakers on the arena. It was a very pleasant female voice. Just her voice alone made some of the soldiers from the deep mountains and forests feel refreshed. ¡°First of all, let¡¯s congratulate the first-class soldier from the fourth company of the second battalion of the Iron Bones Hero Regiment, comrade Wang Ye, for breaking our division¡¯s previous record in the armed cross-country five-kilometer event. With a result of 16 minutes and 58 seconds, he has become the new record holder of our division¡¯s armed cross-country five-kilometer event.¡± The sound from the loudspeaker had just made the people of the Fourth Company, who were still resting on the side of the track and waiting for food, restless. ¡°Old Wang, they are talking about you, talking to you!¡± ¡°You¡¯re famous now. Old Wang, Bull Wang, you¡¯re too amazing!¡± ¡°Bah, don¡¯t randomly give nicknames. What Bull Wang? It sounds so bad¡± Wang Ye complained to his comrades. They can praise him but don¡¯t give him such a nickname! Bull Wang¡­ ¡°Haha! It¡¯s indeed very impressive. Wang Ye, you can be considered to have truly become famous in the entire division today. No, you will become famous in the entire army.¡± Wu Jian Feng laughed. He wasn¡¯t lying. The reporters from the division headquarters and the army were here. After the event, there would definitely be reports of Wang Ye¡¯s record breaking results. At this moment, the Fourth Company was excited. At the same time, the soldiers from the other divisions and companies were also shocked. ¡°What did this Wang Ye eat when he was growing up? 16 minutes and 58 seconds? 1 can¡¯t even finish those five kilometers in 18 minutes and 58 seconds!¡± ¡°Breaking the record, how brutal! However, was Wang Ye the Wang Ye who had achieved second-class merit that had been reported before?¡± ¡°I remember that he was a new recruit this year. Why is he a first-class soldier now?¡± ¡°He probably got promoted in advance because of his meritorious service, but that¡¯s nothing. The most ridiculous thing is his results. 1 feel like I¡¯m about to die after running for 20 minutes.¡± ¡°Actually, can I say that this guy¡¯s most insane skill is actually the 400-meter obstacle course?¡± ¡°He broke the record of our regiment when he was in the recruit company!¡± At the grenade throwing competition area, there were warriors from the Iron Bones Hero Regiment who happened to be in the same team as the other teams. Hearing their comments, the warrior could not help but say this leisurely. Immediately, the warriors from the other teams who were still sighing in admiration were instantly stunned. At this moment, many people seemed to have recalled that when they read the newspapers in the past, they had mentioned that Wang Ye, this recruit, seemed to have broken the 400-meter obstacle record in the recruit company. In an instant, these people were speechless. This was a really ruthless person. It seemed like he would break the record more than once. He might do it again in the 400-meter obstacle. Scary¡­ Chapter 319 - Chapter 319: If Something Happened, Little Tian Tian, If Nothing, Madam Niu Chapter 319: If Something Happened, Little Tian Tian, If Nothing, Madam Niu Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°One-!¡± ¡°Two¡­¡± At the martial arts competition, Wang Ye¡¯s team of 30 people was brought to the horizontal bar arena in the afternoon. It was still within the 400-meter track. It was just opposite the battle arena in the morning, separated by a four-hundred-meter obstacle arena. On the arena, Wang Ye held the horizontal bar in his hand and hung it above. After coming down, he pulled it up again. Pull-ups required one to be unable to sway one¡¯s body after reaching the standard. Two soldiers would start the competition at the same time and there will be two lieutenants counting for each individuals. At the same time, apart from those who were carrying surveillance cameras, there were also reporters from the regiment headquarters who were using their cameras. In fact, he had interviewed Wang Ye in the morning after the division headquarters and the military reporters left. But he didn¡¯t leave after it ended. In other words, Wang Ye was the highlight of this competition. He did not need to care about the other competition going on as his still had his colleagues to take photos, he planned to take photos of Wang Ye the entire time. The truth was that his regiment commander had ordered him to do so¡­ Wang Ye could pull 48 pull-ups. This was the statistics that the regiment commander had given to the regiment headquarters when he saw the fourth company. However, the current regiment commander had a lot of doubts about Wu Jian Feng. He suspected that this guy was playing a surprise game for him, and there was a possibility that he was hiding something. One had to know that there were only fifty-eight pull-ups in the entire division. It seemed that the results were not much different from the ones reported for Wang Ye. The most important thing was that Wu Jian Feng had a history of not sharing the actual results. Based on this, the regiment commander suspected that Wang Ye would be able to break this record again. Therefore, he asked the reporters from the regiment headquarters to follow Wang Ye the entire time. If Wang Ye really broke the record, the photos taken by the cameras at the scene would be much better than the photos taken later on in the surveillance video. After all, the surveillance equipment was not professional, and the person was not a professional photographer. If Wang Ye broke the record, then these photos of him would have to be taken out to promote and put into the team¡¯s honor hall. ¡°Twenty- one¡­Twenty- two!¡± On the horizontal bar, Wang Ye was still getting up and down, and on the side, his comrade from squad seven of the Fourth Company was doing the same. However, he only did 18 now, and his face was already red. Horizontal bars were not considered difficult even more veterans soldiers. Being able to do twenty was already considered outstanding. In a place like the Fourth Company, there were at least soldiers who could do 23 or 24. Any more and it would be less. An ordinary company wouldn¡¯t have too many of them. Of course, this was for the current standards. If they could use their bodies to move their hands, there would be a lot more people who could do more than 30 people in one breath. However, the results of the competition were the only thing that mattered now. In the end, the comrade next door didn¡¯t get up when he was twenty-four, and after falling behind, the effective score was only twenty-two. The referee judged that he had swayed his body just now. Of course, this was definitely something that Wang Ye had no time to care about. He continued. The morning report showed that in the morning assessment, the best results were forty-five. Wang Ye was very confident in breaking this record. However, Wang Ye really didn¡¯t have the confidence to break the master record. Unless the current Wang Ye had his current physical fitness and still had the weight he had when he first joined the army. However, that was impossible. The current Wang Ye was already a little over 140 pounds. At this weight, Wang Ye¡¯s current limit was really less than 50. Just like the individual tactics in the morning, the military competition was not based on the level of strength. He was only based on military status. If you could join the army, you would basically have a chance to get a place in the martial arts competition. In this situation, it was the same as the crawling tactic in the morning. Some minions would have the advantage. However, all of this was because Wang Ye was not strong enough yet. If Wang Ye¡¯s current strength attribute could also reach the level of physical strength, then wouldn¡¯t the master record be broken so easily? ¡°Forty-four¡­¡± ¡°Forty-five¡­¡± The soldiers of the fourth and fifth companies were cheering. Every time Wang Ye did one, they would count and cheer. However, the cannon company and heavy machine gun company were a little awkward. Their assessment had already ended. It had to be said that carrying heavy machine guns and cannonballs really trained one¡¯s hand strength. Among the fifteen of them, the best result was 39, and the worst result was 26. Among them, there were actually five who were above 30. The glory from before was no longer enough for Wang Ye. ¡°Soon, soon, it¡¯s already a tie. One more, one more and we¡¯ll break the best record of the morning.¡± A soldier from the fifth company said excitedly. Wang Ye naturally heard his words, but he didn¡¯t have the time or energy to look around. After taking two deep breaths, Wang Ye pulled up again. Forty-six, haha, oh yeah, the results in the morning broke!¡± On the side of the Fourth Company, everyone cheered. Outside, the battalion commander patted Wu Jian Feng¡¯s shoulder, his mouth almost crooked from laughing. Yes, the battalion commander had just come over. But now, he didn¡¯t make a sound. He was afraid that it would affect Wang Ye. In fact, he stopped Kang Hua from cheering him on. ¡°Forty-seven¡­¡± ¡°One more¡­Alright¡­Forty-eight, go for it¡­One more¡­¡± On the horizontal bar, Wang Ye was clearly already in an extremely strenuous state. Their faces were flushed red. Every time they came down, they had to hang for two to three seconds to catch their breath before they could continue to climb up slowly. Finally¡­ Forty-nine¡­Fifty!¡± When the 50 people arrived, Wang Ye let go of the horizontal bar almost instantly and fell off. This time, he had broken his limit. Normally, he would only have 48 or 49 at most. Today, he could break through to 50, which could be considered to have entered a new field. Wang Ye didn¡¯t know if he could get first place in this segment. However, it was definitely more hopeful than the individual segments in the morning. After all, a skinny warrior would not have much stamina and strength. If they were to pull thirty to forty people, it would definitely be difficult for them to continue. The others continued to compete. After this event ended, they rested for another half an hour. Half an hour later, the parallel bars competition continued in the neighboring arena. There were also two people in a group, and there were also standard requirements. However, Wang Ye had no interest in breaking the record for this event. The entire division recorded 398. Wang Ye didn¡¯t know how this record was set. It was much more exaggerated than the horizontal bar. Up until now, he had barely passed 200 in one breath before he could not do it. Under such circumstances, what could he use to break the record? In fact, let alone breaking the record, Wang Ye knew that he had no hope of getting first place in this single segment. In the morning, one soldier from the Third Regiment scored 228. Wang Ye estimated that he might not even be able to keep the top three in this project.. However, Wang Ye was not flustered at all. This was a competition of nine events, and the first place in a single event was nothing. As for the others, Wang Ye was sure that they weren¡¯t as well-rounded as him. He could guarantee that his worst segment would definitely be in the top five, or even the top three. Others could not guarantee that. For example, some of them could get first place in this project, but it was normal for them to fall to the middle level in the next project. Not even ten fingers were of the same length. Even Wang Ye¡¯s basic attributes were not balanced by the system, let alone the others. ¡°Hey, why didn¡¯t you give us a surprise for these two projects?¡± Seeing Wang Ye get off the parallel bars, the battalion commander turned his head to look at Wu Jian Feng with some dissatisfaction. ¡°All?¡± Wu Jian Feng was stunned. ¡°What? Don¡¯t tell me you didn¡¯t know about Wang Ye¡¯s five-kilometer cross-country results before!¡± ¡°Haha, this¡­ Well, would you believe me if I said 1 don¡¯t know, Battalion Commander?¡± Wu Jian Feng chuckled. The Second Battalion Commander glanced at him and said indifferently,¡±It doesn¡¯t matter if I believe it or not. What matters is whether the leader believes it or not. Why don¡¯t we go and find the leader now?¡± No, no!¡± Wu Jian Feng slipped two meters away. At this moment, Wang Ye also noticed the two of them. He was panting and his hand hurt. However, Wang Ye still couldn¡¯t help but mutter in his heart. Humans.. This was the reality! When he broke the record in the morning, they were so attentive. They had already came to help him unload his bad and take his equipment before he managed to stand firm. They had stood at the side laughing and cheering when they had broken the best result of the morning in the pull-ups just now. They had also come up to hand over water after the session. But now that he had not broken the record, nor did he break the best record in the morning, these two fellows did not move at all. Even now, they were not looking at him. Instead, they were laughing and joking. Really¡­ At this moment, Wang Ye remembered a sentence from Journey to the West. If there¡¯s anything, it¡¯s Little Tian Tian. If there¡¯s nothing, it¡¯s Mrs. Niu! ¡°Come, Wang Ye, drink some water!¡± Fortunately, there were still people who were not as realistic as the two of them. ¡°Thank¡­ Thank you, instructor!¡± Wang Ye wiped the sweat off his head and took it with a smile. At this moment, Wang Ye sighed in his heart that the instructor was still more reliable. If those two fellows broke the record again later, he would definitely not mention them again in the interview. He would let them see their own reality¡­ ¡°Number 230, the effective number of parallel bars is 202.¡± At this moment, the referee also spoke. ¡°Sigh, what a pity, Old Wang. We¡¯re only short of 20 or so!¡± ¡°Yeah, but don¡¯t be discouraged. I think there¡¯s still hope for the top three. Maybe it¡¯ll be second place. Parallel bars practice one. 1 haven¡¯t heard of anyone in our regiment who can do more than 200.¡± ¡°Although the one in the morning was good, 1 reckon that in our division, he¡¯s probably the only one who¡¯s powerful!¡± On the side, the other warriors of the Fourth Company also came over to comfort Wang Ye. This was the first time in the competition that Wang Ye had not taken first place on the surface. Even in the morning¡¯s individual battle strategy, Wang Ye¡¯s result was the best. ¡°Haha¡­¡± Wang Ye chuckled, ¡°What are you guys thinking? How can 1 be discouraged?¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t I say it before I went up? I definitely won¡¯t be able to break the morning record.¡± ¡°You guys trained with me, so it¡¯s not like you don¡¯t know my situation!¡± ¡°Wang Ye, I¡¯m here again!¡± Suddenly, just as Wang Ye finished speaking, a female voice came from behind. Wang Ye turned around and saw that it was a reporter from the division headquarters. Wang Xiao Fei had run over with a smile on her face. ¡°Reporter Xiao Fei, I didn¡¯t break the record this time.¡± Wang Ye said with a smile. This reporter was a first lieutenant, but she had asked Wang Ye to call her reporter Xiao Fei. Wang Xiao Fei narrowed her eyes and smiled, ¡°I know! But there are still other segment later!¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Wang Ye looked at her in confusion. Wang Xiao Fei didn¡¯t try to be mysterious. She just looked at the people around her, especially at the third segment officer who was leading Wang Ye and the others. Then, she didn¡¯t care. She turned around to look at Wang Ye and said, ¡°You don¡¯t know that your next task is 4.00 obstacles, do you?¡± Uh¡­¡± Wang Ye was slightly stunned. He really didn¡¯t know, but the third segment officer on the side definitely knew, but he didn¡¯t say it. As for Wu Jian Feng and the battalion commander, Wang Ye had asked them in the morning, but they didn¡¯t know how the division headquarters arranged the order of the competition. At this moment, Wang Ye turned his head to look to the side. He was looking at the third segment officer. The officer was also looking at Wang Ye. Seeing Wang Ye look over, he actually smiled and nodded. The third segment officer led the team for today¡¯s martial arts competition assessment. Logically speaking, he had to maintain a serious face to show his fairness. However, facing Wang Ye, he made an exception. After all, anyone with discerning eyes could see that Wang Ye¡¯s future was boundless. Moreover, if he wanted to stay for four episodes, he might have returned to the division to take up his post before he retired. He didn¡¯t mind smiling at such a person to leave a good impression¡­ Chapter 320 - Chapter 320: 400 Metres, First-Class Skill Chapter 320: 400 Metres, First-Class Skill Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Alih ~ Company commander, be gentle! Gently¡­¡± On the side of the parallel bars arena, Wang Ye moaned. At this moment, Wang Ye was lying on a massage mat and enjoying the special treatment. The company commander and the instructor beside him personally helped him massage. Of course, Wang Ye was not the only one who could enjoy such treatment. This was a process that the internal competitors could enjoy after each competition, and it was a process that they had to go through. The morning crawling tactic didn¡¯t count. Those events that would not cause any burden on everyone¡¯s muscles did not require a massage. However, after the five kilometres of cross-country training, the horizontal bar, and the parallel bars, he would definitely need a massage. After a high-load exercise, the muscles would accumulate acid. If he did not do a massage, it would definitely affect his performance in the next event. Of course, although it is just a massage it would definitely affect him to a certain extent. However, there was no other way. The rules of the competition were like this. He could only do his best to eliminate this influence. ¡°Alright, bear with it. If you don¡¯t relax, what if it affects your performance later?¡± The company commander said as he poured some ointment into his hand. Safflower oil was the army¡¯s all-purpose medicine, and it was also one of the three pieces of divine equipment for every company¡¯s medical personnel. ¡°Ouch ~¡± Wang Ye gritted his teeth and couldn¡¯t help but exclaim. Kang Hua just grinned, and Wu Jian Feng was no different. However, he was smiling as he looked at the female reporter not far away. Then, he lowered his voice and lay down a little.¡±The reporters are here. You can¡¯t drop the ball today, understand?¡± ¡°Alright!¡± Wang Ye gritted his teeth and snorted. The next event was the 400-metre obstacle course. The division record for the 400-meter obstacle course was 1 minute 27.31 seconds. Wang Ye had actually been able to break this score occasionally during his previous trainings. However, Wu Jian Feng did not make a high-profile announcement. Moreover, it was not very convincing for Wang Ye to break this record. During training, the results were basically around 27 seconds per minute. Sometimes, it was one or two seconds slower, and sometimes, it was one or two seconds faster. And overall, the number of times he was slow was even higher. It could only be said that if Wang Ye performed well, he would definitely be able to break this record. However, it was not safe, especially in the martial arts competition assessment after the continuous transition. If this event was the first match of the fourth consecutive match in the afternoon, or even the first match tomorrow morning, Wang Ye would have a higher chance of winning. However, there was nothing he could do. The martial arts competition arranged by the division headquarters was the last one for Wang Ye this afternoon. After the massage and rest, everyone was allowed to rest for a while and solve their personal problems. It was not until four o¡¯clock in the afternoon that the officer blew his whistle. He gathered everyone and brought them to the four-hundred-metre obstacle arena not far away. ¡°That¡¯s Wang Ye from the Fourth Company, right? They¡¯re here for the 400-metre obstacle?¡± ¡°The brothers from the second regiment in the morning are going to have a tragedy. Wang Ye will definitely be able to beat him with a score of 1 minute and 31 seconds!¡± ¡°That¡¯s for sure! ¡°Not to mention Wang Ye, just now, when I looked at the training ground next door, 1 saw that Huang Da Yong and the others had also taken the 400-obstacle assessment. With the results in the morning, not to mention Wang Ye, even Huang Da Yong could beat him!¡± Wang Ye and the others were changing locations, and the other venues were also changing locations. Moreover, because Wang Ye was on the 400-meter track, the soldier who had just participated in the 400-metre obstacle tournament was also from the Iron Bones Hero Squad. When they saw this, they could not help but mutter and discuss. The division¡¯s reporter, Wang Xiao Fei, was walking to the side. When she happened to brush past them, she heard their voices. Immediately, she rolled her eyes and waved her hand to turn the camera around. ¡°Hey, stop for a moment. I¡¯ll only need a few seconds of your time!¡± Wang Xiao Fei was prepared to interview the others about Wang Ye¡¯s thoughts before he ran the 400-metre obstacle course¡­ Wang Ye naturally saw this scene, but he could only watch. She was not under his control. ¡°Next, 1 will announce the rules of the competition!¡± In front of the 400-metre obstacle course, the third-grade officer looked at everyone and said,¡± The 400-metre obstacle requires you to start in a prone position. You must carry a gun, a bullet bag, a water bottle, a satchel, and a grenade. You must cross the obstacle in the middle of the competition according to the regulations¡­¡± The 400m steeplechase competition was definitely different from the usual daily training. It was even different from when Wang Ye had broken the record as a recruit. Back then, when Wang Ye was a recruit they ran empty-handed. However, in a formal competition, one needed to bring weapons and equipment. At the same time, there were clear regulations on the requirements for crossing obstacles. For example, the deep pit. During training, some veterans would actually jump directly to the opposite side and climb up without falling into the pit. This was definitely forbidden in martial arts competitions. Moreover, there were shortcuts to other obstacles. Those methods might not be prohibited when everyone ran on a daily basis, but when Wang Ye and the others were training for martial arts competitions, they had unified the rules and banned these things. Of course, Wang Ye had never done such a thing. The experience and techniques he had obtained from the system did not include any tricks or tricks. Soon, the rules were announced. Everyone first took off their backpacks and carried the required weapons and equipment. Then, the referee came over to check them one by one. During the inspection, someone from the cannon company and the heavy machine gun company couldn¡¯t help but look at Wang Ye. But they didn¡¯t say anything. In this round, before everyone set off, or when they had long received the notice of the competition, no one had thought of competing with Wang Ye. He was a freak. Even a recruit could run such a result. Now that so much time had passed, they weren¡¯t sure if the division record could be broken. However, they knew one thing, and that was that they could forget about competing with Wang Ye on this project. They were on completely different levels. Therefore, they didn¡¯t say anything when they arrived. They just silently prepared for the competition. Soon, Number 211 and Number 212 were called out. The 400-metre obstacle course had four 100-metre long running tracks, but it could only accommodate two people at a time. This was because the four 100-metre running tracks consisted of two barehanded 100-metre running tracks and two 100-metre obstacle running tracks. ¡°Bang!¡± A gunshot rang out. The two artillery soldiers ran out together. Wang Ye and the others were watching, and so were the cannon company and the heavy machine guns. They didn¡¯t even cheer. It was very quiet. Compared to the parallel bars on both sides and the cheers from the individual tactical arena, it was as if no one was here at the obstacle course. ¡°Old Hong, do you think Wang Ye can break the record for the 400m sprint?¡± In the tent, the commander smiled as he looked back at Regiment Commander Hong. It¡¯s a little difficult. He just did the parallel bars, so it might affect his results!¡± Commander Hong replied with a smile. Wu Jian Feng didn¡¯t hide Wang Ye¡¯s results on the 400-metre obstacle course. He said that Wang Ye could sometimes run within 1 minute and 27 seconds. Of course, he was still suspicious of Wu Jian Feng. He suspected that Wu Jian Feng was still holding back. Of course, he was also looking forward to Wu Jian Feng holding back. Although he was cursing, he really liked this kind of surprise. In fact, even the regiment commander was a little nervous. Looking at Wang Ye on the screen, he was thinking that if Wu Jian Feng really held back, it would be great if Wang Ye broke the record of the entire army. After all, the current record for the entire army was 1 minute and 23 seconds, and Wu Jian feng had told him that Wang Ye¡¯s fastest time was 26 seconds. The difference of three seconds sounded like a matter of taking a few more breaths. However, he only dared to think about it, and after thinking about it, he felt that it was a little impossible. After all, after reaching this level of 400 metres, every second of improvement was as difficult as ascending to the heavens. ¡°It¡¯s just a little difficult. Old Hong, you mean he can still break it, right?¡±The other regiment commanders chimed in. After saying that, he added,¡± This is ridiculous. A recruit has created two records!¡±At this moment, everyone could hear the jealousy in his tone. ¡°Old Hong, how about changing soldiers? Give me Wang Ye, and you can choose any of my soldiers!¡±A regiment commander suddenly said with a smile. ¡± Hehe¡­¡± Commander Hong rolled his eyes. What¡¯s this nonsense? Did he lack soldiers? Alright, good soldiers, good squad leaders, and so on were definitely not too many. But using Wang Ye to exchange for it? Wasn¡¯t this the same as using a king bomb to exchange for a few queens and kings during Fight the Landlord? Unless he was really stupid, how could he do this kind of business? ¡°1 minute 43.6 seconds!¡± 1 minute 45 seconds 21!¡± The two soldiers of the Pao Company came back panting. The results were all beyond one minute and forty seconds. This level belonged to an existence that could not enter the arena in the Fourth Company. However, in the Pao Company, they had more professional training and less training in the 400-metre run, so this result was not surprising. Moreover, among the remaining four people, two of them were within one minute and forty seconds. The Pao Company Private ran for 1 minute and 37 seconds. However, no one cheered. Even though he had achieved such a result, the members of the Pao Company and the heavy machine gun company only looked at Wang Ye¡¯s side for the first time. Then, the members of the Pao Company silently helped him to rest. He couldn¡¯t be high-profile in this match, or he would be slapped in the face later. ¡°Hey, Old Wang, they¡¯re all looking at you. Don¡¯t disappoint us later. Do your best today.¡±Beside Wang Ye, a sergeant from Class 9 said with a smile. It wasn¡¯t loud, but it wasn¡¯t soft either. Since everyone was still in formation, the heavy machine gun company in front would definitely be able to hear it. ¡°Hehe, you think too highly of me!¡± Wang Ye said with a smile. He did want to break the record of the entire army, but so far, he could only think about it. Of course, it wasn¡¯t impossible to give it a try. He wanted to see if he could increase it by three to four seconds at once. Although the hope was slim, Wang Ye did have this idea later. If the division record was broken, it would at most be a third-class merit. However, if they could break the record, then even second-class merits might not even be enough. It might even be a first-class merit. It would be a lie for Wang Ye to say that he didn¡¯t want first-class merit. Not to mention Wang Ye, which soldier wouldn¡¯t want first-class merit? Unfortunately, this thing was not something that could be obtained easily. There was a difference of three to four seconds. This time sounded very short, but on the track, it was at least a distance of 20 metres. Chapter 321 - Chapter 321: A Running Method That Shocked Everyone Chapter 321: A Running Method That Shocked Everyone Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°1 minute 41.53 seconds!¡± ¡°1 minute 48.27 seconds!¡± ¡°1 minute 39.68 seconds!¡± The martial arts competition was in full swing. The results of the 400-meter obstacle were announced one after another. The artillery company and heavy machine gun company in front had lost their prestige in this event. In terms of overall results, excluding Wang Ye, they were indeed better than the fourth and fifth consecutive victories in the single and parallel bars. But now, they were running 400 meters, and one of them even ran it in 1 minute and 48 seconds. This is the Grand Division Competition, not the annual assessment. They were selected as elites from the entire company, but now they have achieved such results. Wang Ye glanced over at the heavy machine gun platoon led by Wu Jianfeng and Kang Hua on the other side, as well as the officers from the artillery platoon. Right now, the commander of the artillery company was not there. There were still three soldiers in the artillery company, and he had been there all afternoon. There was only a first lieutenant of the artillery company left. It was unknown whether he was a platoon leader or some other officer, but he stood there with a dark face. The three officers on the other side all had stern expressions. When Wang Ye looked over, the heavy machine gun company commander also turned his head to look over. He saw Wang Ye¡¯s gaze. Instantly, his expression darkened even more. ¡°Hmph!¡± A cold snort was heard. The next second, he said something to the first lieutenant officer beside him, then turned around and left. Wang Ye looked in the direction he had left. Without a doubt, it was the same trick as in the morning. Going to the bathroom, escaping for personal reasons¡­ A smile played on Wang Ye¡¯s lips; he figured the platoon leader just now must have been cursing himself inwardly. However, Wang Ye had actually guessed wrong. The commander of the artillery company was cursing in his heart. However, he was not scolding Wang Ye, but Wu Jianfeng. He scolded him for being lucky to have picked up a perversely strong recruit like Wang Ye this year. He glanced at Wu Jianfeng and saw that Wu Jianfeng was smiling as if he was about to enter the bridal chamber at night. Especially now that he saw that he was about to leave, this guy actually looked over and laughed, ¡°Going to the toilet again? Is there something wrong with you?¡±¡± To be honest, he really wanted to run over and give Wu Jianfeng a flying kick¡­ ¡°Hmph, you¡¯re the one with the problem.¡± He replied with a dark face. Then, he stopped looking at Wu Jianfeng, who was obviously a villain who had achieved success. No matter what he said, he pretended not to hear it. In any case, he didn¡¯t want to stay here and watch the four of them show off after Wang Ye finished running. ¡°1 minute 37 seconds 13!¡± Wang Changdong returned. The ranking of Wang Ye¡¯s small squad in the 400-meter obstacle competition has changed so far. He is 0.21 seconds faster than the senior soldier from the artillery platoon before. Out of the sixteen people assessed in total, he temporarily holds the first place. At this moment, Wu Jianfeng was smiling happily, but unfortunately, both the artillery platoon leader and the heavy machine gun platoon leader had left. Soon, the second batch of soldiers from the Fourth Company came on the scene, and then Wang Changdong¡¯s squad, which had just taken the lead, was pushed aside. Fourth Company was getting stronger one after another. In the second batch that came on, someone even achieved a time of one minute and thirty-five seconds. ¡°Number 229, Number 230!¡± As the shouts from the front of the formation resounded, all eyes were fixed on Wang Ye. Even the regimental reporters and division reporters on the side immediately perked up. *Click, click-* Exceptional treatment was given. Wang Ye had just shouted ¡°ready,¡± and the regimental reporter was rapidly changing angles and clicking a series of shutters with the camera pointed at Wang Ye. At the same time, the division photographer was also aiming their camera at Wang Ye. ¡°Look, Wang Ye is going on stage over there!¡± ¡°1 really want to go over there and take a look!¡± ¡°Do you think he can break the record?¡± ¡°Opening bid, opening bid, a pack of cigarettes, 1 bet on him!¡± On both sides of the competition field, at this moment, everyone participating in other events turned their attention to this side. There was no way around it; Wang Ye¡¯s unexpected record-breaking performance in the 5-kilometer run in the morning had piqued everyone¡¯s interest, and now, breaking the record in the 400-meter obstacle course was something everyone was eagerly anticipating. No one knew if he could do it, but it felt highly likely. It was precisely because of this that everyone was so focused. ¡°Old Wang, you mustn¡¯t look at me, even if I fall off one of the obstacles and die, you mustn¡¯t stop, you know?¡± On the adjacent track, Number 229 turned his head suddenly as he got into the prone position and said this with a smile to Wang Ye. ¡°Heh, don¡¯t worry, 1 definitely won¡¯t stop for you!¡± Wang Ye replied with a smile. In competitions with multiple participants simultaneously, any distraction caused by a comrade in an accident could certainly affect your performance. Perhaps that moment of distraction could impact your results. This was a normal occurrence. And in the 400-meter obstacle course, mistakes in movements sometimes led to accidents while overcoming obstacles, and it wasn¡¯t that unusual. Of course, today, Wang Ye wouldn¡¯t pay attention to these distractions. This was a competition, and he had his mission. Comradeship could be demonstrated after the competition was over. Of course, the most important thing was the obstacles on the course. Even if there were mistakes, it usually meant falling or bumping into something. Getting injured at worst, might result in a fracture, which could be treated at the hospital. Wang Ye was a soldier, and so were they. When not on the competition field, they would definitely check or assist in such situations. But on the competition field, even if these things really happened, it wouldn¡¯t be Wang Ye¡¯s responsibility. His current task was only one: once the signal gun went off, give his all to complete the course. Anything else, even if the sky fell, would have to be handled by others first. ¡°Ready!¡± At this moment, the referee¡¯s voice came from the side. Immediately, Wang Ye focused, got into position on the ground, and held the Type 95, ready to go. ¡°Bang!¡± A gunshot sounded, and Wang Ye swiftly sprang into action. Right from the start, Wang Ye was much faster in his initial movements than his comrades on the side. In fact, as soon as he started, Wang Ye had already run one or two meters ahead. One fast step led to another, and Wang Ye had ambitions; he really wanted to go all out. The 400-meter obstacle course was probably the most likely event for him to break the entire army¡¯s record among all the competitions currently underway. He had to seize this opportunity. ¡°Oh no, Wang Ye seems to be getting carried away; his speed is too fast!¡± On Wu Jianfeng¡¯s side, Kang Hua and others, after watching Wang Ye run dozens of meters ahead, immediately started to look a bit flustered. In this moment, the smile on Wu Jianfeng¡¯s face disappeared as well. He didn¡¯t say a word, but he clenched his fists tightly, his gaze fixed on Wang Ye, not daring to blink. Indeed, Wang Ye¡¯s speed in the first hundred meters of the sprint was incredibly fast. This rhythm was completely different from what he had during training in the company. Throughout the first hundred meters, Wang Ye was essentially sprinting. ¡°What¡¯s he doing? If he continues like this, he might not be able to keep up later!¡± Kang Hua was very anxious. But there was nothing they could do in their current situation. Wang Ye was already on the track, and as accompanying assessors, they could shout words of encouragement, but they couldn¡¯t make any other noises that might disrupt the competitors. ¡°Look over there! Wow, is this how people break records in the 400-meter obstacle course?¡± ¡°No¡­ it can¡¯t be, right?¡± ¡°This is insane, what kind of running style is this?¡± On both sides of the competition field, the soldiers participating in other events also noticed that Wang Ye¡¯s speed didn¡¯t seem right as he ran. Their eyes widened in surprise. They weren¡¯t familiar with Wang Ye, and many of them didn¡¯t dare to question anything, thinking that this was just Wang Ye¡¯s usual running style, so they were simply stunned. However, there were also some soldiers who came from infantry units and had been to training camps, and they immediately noticed that something was off. Wang Ye didn¡¯t run the 400 meters like this at the training camp! ¡°This doesn¡¯t look right. Is Wang Ye in a hurry?¡± ¡°The speed is clearly off; is he trying to do something big?¡± ¡°What do you mean? Wait, don¡¯t tell me he¡¯s trying to break the entire army¡¯s record?¡± ¡°1 feel that it¡¯s very possible. This is the only explanation for the current situation. Of course, there was another explanation. Wang Ye was nervous, and his brain was not working well, so he couldn¡¯t control his feet! As discussions buzzed all around, at the starting point of the 400-meter obstacle course, it was hard for everyone to stay quiet. ¡°Damn, Wang Ye¡¯s speed is unbelievable! The first hundred meters are almost over, and he¡¯s left others behind by thirty or forty meters. What kind of running style is this!¡± ¡°I estimate his time for the first hundred meters to be at most twelve or thirteen seconds, maybe even faster. He¡¯s pushing himself so hard; I don¡¯t even feel this fast when sprinting a hundred meters!¡± ¡°I¡¯m starting to wonder if he can really finish it? n The soldiers from the artillery platoon and the heavy machine gun platoon were standing together, whispering quietly. They didn¡¯t dare to speak loudly; they were aware of the potential consequences. If they criticized Wang Ye¡¯s running style now and he finished the race and broke the record, their voices would come back to haunt them, and their faces would be quite red. So they could only mutter quietly. In the Fourth Company, there were actually two groups of soldiers engaged in hushed discussions. One group consisted of the three who had already run the course, and the other four were standing in the formation. ¡°What¡¯s going on? What¡¯s Old Wang doing!¡± ¡°I think he might actually have his sights on breaking the entire army¡¯s record, but he¡¯s being too impulsive. He¡¯s never trained like this before!¡± ¡°Let¡¯s stop talking about it. Let¡¯s just watch and hope he can keep running to the end!¡± The soldiers in the Fourth Company weren¡¯t sure what to expect. Meanwhile, Wang Ye, who had already entered the obstacle course, actually had some confidence deep down. His stamina was 2.1 times that of an average person, and now he was sprinting at full speed for the first hundred meters, followed by overcoming obstacles at his fastest training pace. Wang Ye didn¡¯t believe that his stamina would run out just because he sprinted the first hundred meters so intensely, leaving him unable to climb out of the pits later on. As for the final one hundred meters, the barehanded section, Wang Ye had thrown caution to the wind. Even if his physical reserves were depleted, leading to a lack of acceleration for the final sprint, Wang Ye believed he could still finish it in under one minute and thirty seconds. With this result, Wang Ye estimated that he would likely secure first place in this individual event. Even if it didn¡¯t work out, a spot in the top three was almost certain. In this situation, Wang Ye chose to go all out. With the certainty of securing first place in the individual event, he had the audacity to attempt something even bigger. Of course, Wang Ye also had a bit of a mindset to push himself to his true limits. Following the experience and techniques in his mind, Wang Ye ran at a steady pace. He felt that the limit he had reached earlier might have been his false limit. If you don¡¯t push yourself to a true dead end, how can you unleash your true potential? So, he took a gamble¡­. Chapter 322 - Chapter 322: Breaking the Record Chapter 322: Breaking the Record Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Crazy, it¡¯s truly crazy. How long has it been now? About half a minute? He¡¯s already run two hundred meters?¡± Next to the single combat tactics competition field, a soldier was speaking in an amazed tone. ¡°Nonsense, there¡¯s definitely been half a minute, but whether it¡¯s been forty seconds or not, 1 don¡¯t know. That¡¯s too fast, can he really make it back?¡± At this moment, it¡¯s not just the single combat competition field. It can be said that within the four-hundred-meter running track circle where Wang Ye is right now, everyone around the competition field, except for those participating in the competition, has their eyes on Wang Ye. At the same time, there are actually people timing this. Soldiers can¡¯t wear wristwatches because they¡¯re competing, but the leaders of each company don¡¯t have to compete. ¡°Commander, thirty-seven seconds!¡± Inside the large tent, a staff officer whispered this at the moment. The division commander didn¡¯t say a word, and no one nearby said anything either. Captain Hong clenched his fists tightly. He dared to say that the tension he felt at this moment was no less than the moment his wife gave birth. It was so nerve-wracking. At the beginning of this year, due to the incident involving Deng Hai, the Iron Bone Hero Regiment¡¯s reputation had taken a heavy blow. Although later, the division headquarters helped by conducting infiltration exercises with the reconnaissance platoon against the Iron Bone Hero Regiment. To put it bluntly, it damaged the reputation of the division¡¯s reconnaissance unit to support the Iron Bone Hero Regiment. But exercises were still exercises and couldn¡¯t do much to repair the damage. It was only when they encountered a major flood disaster this year that the Iron Bone Hero Regiment had a chance to turn things around. The whole regiment had two second-class merits, more than ten third-class merits, and even the commendations were raised due to quota issues. But, all in all, this could only offset past wrongs and completely erase the series of negative impacts caused by the Deng Hai incident. And now, this was when they truly had a chance to shine! Wang Ye broke the division¡¯s record in the five-kilometer run, bringing glory to the regiment. And now, if Wang Ye breaks the entire army¡¯s record, he dared not even think about it. But now, it seemed like this might actually become a reality. So, he was very nervous. Because once the dream became a reality, Wang Ye would not just bring glory to the regiment. The division headquarters, the army headquarters, and even the leaders of the large military region would all have smiles on their faces. This was an honor out of this world and even beyond that. The difference between a division¡¯s record and the entire army¡¯s record might sound like only a few seconds, but the real impact was much greater. No one dared to breathe, Captain Hong watched nervously, and the other regimental commanders beside him remained silent. Inside the large tent, the staff officer only occasionally reported the time. ¡°Commander, one minute and seven seconds!¡± The time he just announced was when Wang Ye had just finished the third hundred meters, which meant he had completed the two hundred meters hurdles and only had the final hundred meters of running left. It could be seen from the time taken that Wang Ye¡¯s speed had noticeably decreased from the second hundred meters to the third. There was no way around it, even with Wang Ye¡¯s exceptional stamina, he was starting to feel a bit exhausted on the way back. After all, he not only had to maintain his speed but also navigate various obstacles. But right now, Wang Ye didn¡¯t even know how much time had passed. In fact, he didn¡¯t have the time or the mental energy to think about it at this moment. He had only one thought in his mind. Give it his all, run as hard as he could. ¡°Last hundred meters, the last hundred meters!¡± In his heart, Wang Ye kept encouraging himself. His legs felt like they were filled with lead, and Wang Ye wanted to pick up the pace again, but his legs weren¡¯t cooperating. ¡°Hu¡­ Hu¡­¡± With a forceful breath, Wang Ye¡¯s face was now flushed with an unusual redness. Sweat was pouring down, but Wang Ye didn¡¯t pay any attention to it. Gripping the rifle, eyes fixed ahead, he increased his breathing while continuously exerting his willpower to accelerate his steps. It helped a bit; his speed did increase. But compared to the sprint he had done on the way here, the speed was still significantly slower. ¡°One minute, twenty-four point eight three!¡± When Wang Ye crossed the finish line, the referee next to him shouted out the result with great force. However, in that moment, Wang Ye didn¡¯t hear a thing. After crossing the finish line, he continued to run for another seven or eight meters before being stopped by Wu Jianfeng and Kang Hua, who reached out to support him. As soon as Wang Ye released his effort, his legs went weak, and his entire weight could only be supported by Wu Jianfeng and Kang Hua. ¡°Haha, Wang Ye, you¡¯re amazing!¡± Supporting Wang Ye at this moment, Wu Jianfeng couldn¡¯t contain his excitement, and he burst into laughter. Kang Hua was also smiling, holding onto Wang Ye tightly while speaking softly, ¡°Wang Ye, you¡¯re going to be famous this time!¡± ¡°Heh¡­¡± Wang Ye smiled and tried to speak, but for a moment, he felt like he couldn¡¯t find the words. Completing the four-hundred-meter hurdles in one minute and twenty-four seconds, the intensity was so great that even now, he couldn¡¯t quite handle it. It wasn¡¯t an exaggeration to say that Wang Ye had pushed himself to the limit and tapped into his own potential during that run. ¡°Don¡¯t talk for now, take it easy. Come on, let¡¯s help you walk slowly and take a break before you sit down!¡± As Kang Hua spoke, the regimental reporters and division reporters standing nearby all had a look of wanting to speak but hesitating, waiting on the sidelines. In fact, if it wasn¡¯t for the fact that there was still someone who hadn¡¯t returned from the 400-meter obstacle course, the two referees and the three judges might have been unable to hold back and wanted to run over. Yes, Wang Ye didn¡¯t break the record. But this result had already broken the military region¡¯s record! Their own military region¡¯s record. However, Wang Ye was not actually aware of this at the moment. No one had told him, everyone had only mentioned the records for the entire army and the division. But you couldn¡¯t ignore the fact that above the division, there was the army, and above the army, there was the military region. And the military region¡¯s record was one minute, twenty-five point seventy-one seconds. There was no doubt that Wang Ye had broken the record. He didn¡¯t quite reach the entire army¡¯s record, but he did break the record for his own military region. ¡°Amazing, Old Hong, congratulations!¡± ¡°Congratulations, Old Hong, I¡¯m really jealous, what kind of luck did you have this year!¡± ¡°Haha, 1 feel like it¡¯s definitely a stroke of luck. 1 stepped on a pile of dog poop at the beginning of the year, although it stinks a bit, but now my luck has turned!¡± ¡°Haha!¡± In the large tent, Captain Hong was beaming with a red face at this moment. Even if someone said he had lucked out, he laughed loudly. Let them be jealous. Their regiment was about to become famous. Of course, not just the regiment, their division was also about to gain fame. Although they didn¡¯t break the entire army¡¯s record, breaking the military region¡¯s record was still a tremendous honor. Wang Ye¡¯s name would soon be engraved in the military region¡¯s hall of honor. Naturally, his personal information would be complete, from joining the army to the division, then to the regiment, and finally to the company. Joy had come from nowhere. To be honest, Captain Hong had actually mentally prepared himself for Wang Ye breaking a division record. But he didn¡¯t expect that today would bring one surprise after another. Wang Ye not only broke a division record in the morning but also delivered a super performance in the afternoon. ¡°The military region¡¯s record?¡± After taking a pause for more than ten seconds, Wang Ye finally recovered and was a bit taken aback when he heard Wu Jianfeng¡¯s explanation. Wu Jianfeng smiled and said, ¡°Yes! Although you didn¡¯t break the entire army¡¯s record, your performance has already broken our military region¡¯s record. Just wait, the regimental commander and others should be on their way!¡± At this moment, the four-hundred-meter hurdles competition had actually come to a halt. Everyone knew that with this kind of situation, the senior officers in the main tent were definitely not going to sit still. Of course, the main reason was that the referees and the temporary team leaders of the third phase were no longer focused on the competition. They all wanted to see how the division commander and others would react when they arrived. A first-class merit was probably impossible. But a second-class merit should be in the bag! After all, this wasn¡¯t breaking a division¡¯s record. If it were just a division record, regardless of whether Wang Ye had broken one or two, he would probably only receive a third-class merit in the end. After all, this was just a division-level competition. But now, Wang Ye¡¯s performance was extraordinary. Even though it was a division-level competition, his result had broken the military region¡¯s record. With such an achievement, giving him only a third-class merit wouldn¡¯t be enough. Chapter 323 - Chapter 323: Helping Wang Ye on a Blind Date, Special Forces Chapter 323: Helping Wang Ye on a Blind Date, Special Forces Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Wu Jianfeng and the referee both intended to wait for their superiors to arrive. But in the end, they found themselves at a crossroads. Today, the competitions on all the fields have reached their final events. And yet, they haven¡¯t finished yet. So, their superiors didn¡¯t show up at all. However, instead of the superiors, a captain came over. ¡°The commander asked me to take Wang Ye to see him,¡± he greeted the leader of the Third Squad, who was in charge of Wang Ye. Immediately, Wang Ye was called to follow him. Walking alongside the captain, Wang Ye remained silent, weaving through the competition grounds. At this moment, Wang Ye noticed that some people in the competition area within the four hundred meters running track were also looking at him. Although they were quite far away, some of them had actually seen the situation when Wang Ye just ran four hundred meters. ¡°Wang Ye, don¡¯t be nervous when you go in later, your platoon leader is inside!¡± Suddenly, the captain beside him, with a mischievous smile, turned his head and spoke. ¡°Well, thanks for the reminder, Chief!¡± Wang Ye turned his head and replied with a smile. ¡°Haha, what do you mean Chief? You can call me Captain Liu or just Liu Ge!¡± Captain Liu acted like an older brother from the neighborhood and continued to speak without stopping. While still on the way, he went over some things to pay attention to when meeting the superiors later. Of course, there weren¡¯t really any special precautions, just an introduction to the people inside the big tent. ¡°Oh, by the way, let me tell you a secret!¡± Suddenly, after glancing around, Captain Liu lowered his voice and said to Wang Ye. ¡°Huh? Maybe¡­ it¡¯s better not to know!¡± Wang Ye didn¡¯t know what secret Captain Liu was about to reveal, but he was clear that there were things in the military that he didn¡¯t need to know. ¡°Hehe, it¡¯s okay. It¡¯s a secret to others, but it shouldn¡¯t be for you. I guess you¡¯ll find out today for sure. I¡¯m just telling you in advance!¡± Captain Liu chuckled and didn¡¯t stop despite Wang Ye¡¯s refusal. Wang Ye was a bit puzzled but remained silent, walking while listening carefully. Captain Liu didn¡¯t hesitate and whispered, ¡°Actually, a special forces officer has also come to the big tent today.¡± Wang Ye instantly turned to look at him. ¡°Special forces?¡± Wang Ye stopped in his tracks. At this moment, he recalled the scene before the competition and tried to identify which of the people on the stage might be from the special forces. However, after a moment of reflection, Wang Ye couldn¡¯t come up with an answer. ¡°Keep walking, don¡¯t stop. There are cameras everywhere. We can talk as we walk!¡± Captain Liu pulled Wang Ye along. Once Wang Ye resumed walking, Captain Liu continued, ¡°Yes, special forces, our group army¡¯s own special forces.¡± He paused for a moment and continued before Wang Ye could respond, ¡°He has been watching your performance today, and I¡¯m pretty sure he¡¯ll want to talk to you later!¡± ¡°Our army¡¯s special forces?¡± Wang Ye wasn¡¯t surprised that they might want to talk to him given his performance. What surprised him was the existence of special forces in his army. Wang Ye didn¡¯t know much about special forces, primarily because they were shrouded in mystery. While there were some TV shows about special forces, it was difficult to separate fact from fiction. Captain Liu continued with a smile, ¡°Yes, our own group army¡¯s special forces.¡± He added, ¡°Actually, some basic information about the special forces is not a secret. Each of the major military regions in our entire army has its own special forces, and besides that, some group armies also have their own special forces. And our army happens to have one.¡± ¡°Of course, 1 won¡¯t tell you their current name. If you want to know, you can ask when he comes to talk to you.¡± After a pause, he looked at Wang Ye and whispered, ¡°I¡¯m telling you this to prepare you mentally. If you ever want to join the special forces as a soldier, you can seize this opportunity. Of course, if you don¡¯t want to, you can decline.¡± ¡°Alright, thanks, Captain Liu!¡± Wang Ye replied with a smile. With the gratitude expressed, Wang Ye didn¡¯t speak further, and Captain Liu remained silent as well, merely glancing at Wang Ye before turning his gaze forward. At this moment, Wang Ye¡¯s thoughts wandered within. Special forces. The idea of becoming a special forces soldier had never really crossed his mind. The image of special forces portrayed in movies and TV shows was always cool and heroic, fulfilling the fantasies of many young men. However, looking beyond the surface, it was essential to seriously consider whether he was cut out for such a role. Before his reincarnation, the internet was even more advanced, and during the era of social media, many aspects of special forces training were exposed online. Apart from the TV shows about special forces that he had watched, Wang Ye had seen some training processes of real special forces soldiers on social media. It made him realize that he might not be suitable for such a demanding role. It wasn¡¯t that he was afraid of hardship and fatigue. When he joined the army, he never shied away from hard work or fatigue. After serving in the military for a while, he had never fallen behind in any training. What concerned him were the mental and emotional challenges in special forces training. Special forces soldiers had to endure what ordinary people couldn¡¯t, pushing the boundaries, whether it was physical or psychological. Wang Ye believed that he could handle various physical extremes without resistance, and he even enjoyed that kind of sensation. However, when it came to the mental aspect, Wang Ye felt that he might struggle with that type of training. ¡°Alright, we¡¯ve arrived. 1¡¯11 go in first, and you wait here!¡± Without giving Wang Ye much time to think, Captain Liu reminded him.. Chapter 324 - Chapter 324: Helping Wang Ye on a Blind Date, Special Forces (2) Chapter 324: Helping Wang Ye on a Blind Date, Special Forces (2) Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Wang Ye snapped back to reality and realized that he was standing in front of a large tent. ¡°What are you looking at?¡± Wang Jianjun, from the small town where Wang Ye¡¯s hometown was, got off work a bit early today. Mainly because it was his wedding anniversary with his wife, he wanted to get home earlier. However, when he returned home with a gift in hand, he was surprised to find that his wife wasn¡¯t getting ready as she usually did around this time of year, preparing to go out for their special day. Instead, his wife was sitting on the couch, engrossed in something. ¡°I¡¯m looking for a bride for your son!¡± she said with a smile. With just one sentence, Wang Jianjun was taken aback, then he approached with a smile. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Wang Ye¡¯s mother, sitting on the couch, looked at her husband and said with a smile, ¡°Shi Wen came over this afternoon, and these are photos of some younger girls from her family. I¡¯m currently selecting them to see if there¡¯s a suitable match. If there is, I¡¯ll introduce them to our son!¡± The name Shi Wen mentioned by her wife was familiar to Wang Jianjun. She was his wife¡¯s longtime friend and classmate, someone they had known for decades. Upon hearing her words, Old Wang sat down next to her with a smile and said, ¡°Isn¡¯t it a bit early to talk about this while our son is still in the military?¡± ¡°Early? What do you mean by early!¡± Mrs. Wang turned her head and gave him a playful glare. Holding several photos in her hand, she looked at Old Wang and said, ¡°Just because he¡¯s in the military doesn¡¯t mean he can¡¯t get married and have children, does it? Wang Ye is not young anymore, and it seems like he wants to stay in the military for a while. I need to hurry up and get him married to give us a grandchild.¡± ¡°Hehe, do you have someone in mind?¡± Old Wang didn¡¯t argue and asked with a smile. ¡°Yes, there are three girls in total. 1 think this one looks good. Look at her round face, full chin, and a well-defined nose. She¡¯s a good match for a husband!¡± Talking about this, Mrs. Wang suddenly became excited and quickly picked out one of the photos to show Old Wang. Old Wang looked at it without giving any comments, just smiling as he looked at his wife and said, ¡°So how do you plan to introduce her to our son? He¡¯s in the military, and he hasn¡¯t had much time to come home in the past couple of years.¡± Mrs. Wang didn¡¯t mind and said, ¡°What¡¯s the rush? This girl is only nineteen years old, just started college this year. 1¡¯11 send the photos to our son later, and he can take a look. If he thinks it¡¯s okay, I¡¯ll have them exchange letters or occasionally call each other to start getting to know each other.¡± ¡°Shi Wen has already mentioned that her family has seen photos of your son, and they all like him!¡± ¡°When did you give our son¡¯s photos to them?¡± Old Wang was puzzled. Mrs. Wang replied irritably, ¡°What nonsense are you talking about? How can they have a blind date without seeing your son¡¯s photos? Well, take a look again. This girl¡¯s name is¡­¡± Back in his hometown, Wang Ye never imagined that his parents would be looking for a daughter-in-law for him. After all, he was only nineteen years old at the moment. At this time, he had just been sent out of the tent by Commander Hong. After Captain Liu went inside, he was immediately called in as well. There wasn¡¯t much said, just some words of praise and encouragement from the commander, followed by the commander humorously asking if Wang Ye wanted to switch to a different battalion, and then Commander Hong started cursing. Finally, Wang Ye watched the commotion for a while before being sent out by the commander. ¡°Work hard and give it your all in the next two days. Bring some glory to our battalion.¡± ¡°Yes, sir! 1 promise to complete the mission.¡± Wang Ye saluted with a smile. ¡°Good, go ahead!¡± The commander didn¡¯t say much, especially since they were just outside the large tent, and their conversation could be heard from inside. What¡¯s more important was that there were journalists around at the moment. It wasn¡¯t Wang Xiaofei but the female journalist from the military headquarters and another journalist from the division headquarters who had been following the senior officers inside the large tent. When the battalion commander told Wang Ye to leave, they didn¡¯t stop him, because Wang Ye really didn¡¯t have the time right now. At various competition grounds, the final events of today¡¯s competitions were almost coming to an end. Wang Ye had to go back and follow the arrangements. During the lunch break, everyone could just lie down on the competition grounds, but they couldn¡¯t do that overnight. When Wang Ye returned to his platoon, the 400-meter obstacle course had just ended. After resting in place for ten minutes, everyone was led to an outdoor area to set up for the night¡¯s rest. It was basically an open field outside, and they set up a row of tents, one for each platoon. ¡°Wang Ye!¡± While setting up the tent, which wasn¡¯t finished yet, Wang Ye was approached by someone. It was the lieutenant colonel Wang Ye had seen inside the large tent earlier. He was in his thirties, about 1.7 meters tall, with an ordinary appearance. He had gone unnoticed inside the large tent earlier. But now, when Wang Ye saw him calling his name, he immediately had some guesses in his mind. In fact, when Wang Ye had entered the large tent earlier, he had secretly observed the officers, trying to figure out which lieutenant colonel among them was the one Captain Liu had mentioned from the special forces. However, upon inspection, Wang Ye couldn¡¯t quite distinguish him. There were several lieutenant colonels inside, and the one who had come to find Wang Ye now had been standing at the back earlier without any significant actions. ¡°Go ahead!¡± Wu Jianfeng was standing next to Wang Ye and looked at the lieutenant colonel standing about ten meters away. He immediately told Wang Ye. He didn¡¯t know this lieutenant colonel, but it didn¡¯t matter. The battalion commander was here today. If Wang Ye was called, he would let him go, but he would follow later. He would find the battalion commander later to discuss this matter. He couldn¡¯t wait until things went south, and the battalion commander didn¡¯t even know about it. If the operation failed, he would still bear the blame for dereliction of duty. ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye nodded and then, under the watchful eyes of others nearby, ran over to the lieutenant colonel. ¡°Hello, sir!¡± As he approached, Wang Ye saluted crisply. ¡°Good, come with me!¡± The lieutenant colonel smiled kindly. If Wang Ye hadn¡¯t guessed that he was an officer from the special forces, he would never have associated him with the special forces in his current state. Thinking back to the tough and menacing special forces instructors and officers he had seen on TV, Wang Ye couldn¡¯t help but be surprised by the lieutenant colonel¡¯s mild demeanor. Without saying a word, he followed the officer. At the same time, behind them, Wu Jianfeng greeted Kang Hua and said, ¡°Watch over here for a bit. I¡¯m going to find the battalion commander to inquire about the situation.¡± ¡°Sure!¡± Kang Hua nodded, and then Wu Jianfeng jogged away. On Wang Ye¡¯s side, the lieutenant colonel in front of him led him to the obstacle course they had just run for the 400-meter obstacle race. He brought him directly to the high bench of the obstacle course. With a quick jump and a hand support, he deftly turned around and sat down on the high bench, not asking Wang Ye to join him. He just sat there, looking down at Wang Ye from above. He smiled and asked, ¡°Do you know who I am?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know,¡± Wang Ye replied without revealing that he had already guessed the officer¡¯s identity. Captain Liu had discreetly told him, and there was no need to show off about it. ¡°Hehe, that¡¯s fine. Let me introduce myself then!¡± Sitting casually on the high bench, he introduced himself, ¡°I¡¯m Black Fox, though many people actually prefer to call me Old Fox, even though I¡¯m not really old.¡± ¡°Black Fox?¡± Wang Ye raised an eyebrow and pretended to sound puzzled. He was playing along as if he didn¡¯t know the officer¡¯s background. Of course, Black Fox, sitting up high, didn¡¯t actually think Wang Ye was clueless. Black Fox was very satisfied with Wang Ye¡¯s performance. He nodded with a smile and said, ¡°Yes, Black Fox is my code name, but there¡¯s no need to mention my real name. I¡¯ve been using this name for many years, and even in the future, you can continue to call me that.¡± ¡°Me?¡± Wang Ye feigned ignorance once again. ¡°Hehe, yes!¡± Black Fox replied with a smile. Then he suddenly asked, ¡°Do you know about the special forces?¡± ¡°Are you from the special forces, sir?¡± Wang Ye asked in return. He didn¡¯t respond to Black Fox¡¯s somewhat silly question. It was obvious, wasn¡¯t it? How many men from China were unfamiliar with the special forces? However, Wang Ye¡¯s response, or rather, his question in return, caught Black Fox off guard. It made him feel a bit uncomfortable. ¡°Quite spoiled, aren¡¯t you?¡± Black Fox muttered to himself as he looked at Wang Ye. In the military, especially when dealing with superiors in unfamiliar situations, it was customary to respond directly to questions. But Wang Ye didn¡¯t follow that convention. Black Fox could only sigh, thinking that Iron Bones Hero Regiment had pampered Wang Ye. Of course, it didn¡¯t matter. Every soldier who joined his unit was treated like a treasure in their previous units. He was skilled at teaching the rules to newcomers, and he didn¡¯t consider whether Wang Ye would join or not at this moment. Joining the special forces was the dream of military enthusiasts who loved the army and aspired to long-term military careers.. Chapter 325 - Chapter 325: Rejecting Suggestions Chapter 325: Rejecting Suggestions Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°How much do you know about the special forces?¡± Black Fox didn¡¯t answer Wang Ye¡¯s question, nor did he correct Wang Ye¡¯s obviously spoiled temper. This temper, it needed teaching, it needed change, but definitely not now. When new recruits just joined the army and hadn¡¯t even reached the new recruits¡¯ company, the squad leader would still coax them. Special forces were the same, before going, you had to be gentle and kind. Of course, it also depended on the person. Anyway, right now, Wang Ye definitely had the qualifications to let him do this. In fact, if it weren¡¯t for the fact that this person right now was Wang Ye, he would definitely have shown him how the special forces¡¯ 400-meter obstacle course was run. And when he received his admiring gaze, he would say to him, ¡°Do you want to become a soldier like me?¡± But in the face of Wang Ye, let it go. He had already broken the military district record, doing this in front of Wang Ye, wasn¡¯t he just asking for trouble? Maybe after running, Wang Ye would say, ¡°Is this the special forces?¡± Then he might not be able to sleep for a long time. ¡°I don¡¯t know much, I just know that the special forces are where the king of soldiers gathers, each one of them is a master of martial arts!¡± Wang Ye didn¡¯t dwell on whether he would answer his own question, and upon hearing his second question, he immediately responded. ¡°Well, that¡¯s an okay understanding, although it¡¯s very superficial, it¡¯s still a fact!¡± Black Fox nodded, then looked at Wang Ye and asked again, ¡°Have you ever thought about becoming a special soldier?¡± ¡°Yes, but I feel like I¡¯m not suitable!¡± Wang Ye didn¡¯t hide anything. It was quite apparent that the person in front of him wanted to recruit him into the special forces. In this situation, there was no need to conceal his true thoughts. Clearly, Wang Ye¡¯s answer left Black Fox momentarily perplexed. He reached into his pocket for a cigarette. As he lit the cigarette, he pondered why Wang Ye would say such a thing. What was the reason behind his words? Truth be told, he wanted Wang Ye as a soldier. Of course, that was a given. Any unit would want a soldier like Wang Ye who could break records. ¡°Snap!¡± After lighting the cigarette and taking a puff, he still couldn¡¯t figure out why Wang Ye would say that. ¡°Why do you feel you¡¯re not suitable?¡± He asked directly when he couldn¡¯t come up with an answer. Black Fox was straightforward. Wang Ye hesitated for a moment but then said frankly, ¡°1 feel my personality isn¡¯t suitable!¡± After saying this, he looked at Black Fox and continued without waiting for him to respond, ¡°If a war were to break out tomorrow, I would dare to go into battle, even dare to charge into enemy territory alone.¡± He paused for a moment and then looked at Black Fox, saying, ¡°Of course, the higher-ups might think I¡¯m just bragging!¡± ¡°No, I believe you!¡± Holding the cigarette, Black Fox said earnestly, ¡°Your willingness to jump in without hesitation when a comrade falls into the water proves your courage!¡± Wang Ye chuckled and continued, ¡°I¡¯m not afraid to go into battle, and I¡¯m willing to die on the battlefield. Even if I¡¯m surrounded, alone, I would fight until I have no strength left. If there are still bullets, I¡¯ll save the last one for myself. If there are no bullets left, I¡¯ll choose another way to end my life, I won¡¯t become a captive.¡± Looking at Black Fox, Wang Ye¡¯s tone shifted as he said, ¡°But I know that the special forces undergo rigorous training, especially in endurance and mental resilience. I have great respect for you all, but I personally don¡¯t think I can endure that kind of training.¡± ¡°A good soldier is forged through training,¡± Black Fox spoke with a serious expression. ¡°Training is meant to make us stronger in battle, to better accomplish our missions. The special forces bear a sacred mission and, in the current peaceful environment, they are the most powerful scissors of our nation, cutting off the hidden threats that reach towards us and protecting the lives and property of our country¡¯s people!¡± Wang Ye nodded, ¡°Yes, i agree with what you¡¯re saying, Commander. But I¡¯m straightforward and sometimes stubborn. I understand that you have a significant mission to fulfill, and to ensure the mission¡¯s success, personnel need to be at their best. However, i personally can¡¯t endure having my dignity trampled upon and being tortured. Especially being trampled upon without the ability to retaliate, I can¡¯t handle that.¡± Black Fox locked eyes with Wang Ye and suddenly smiled, ¡°Heh, you can retaliate, as long as you become strong enough, you can rise above later. Start with the training, and in the future, you can train others!¡± At this moment, Wang Ye looked at him but didn¡¯t say anything. However, Wang Ye¡¯s expression clearly conveyed his thoughts. Speechless. What is he thinking? Does he really think he¡¯s comforting a child? ¡°Yes, your words may sound fine, but how much hardship do i have to endure and what will i be turned into before reaching that stage?¡± Wang Ye thought. ¡°How about it? Don¡¯t you have confidence in yourself?¡± Black Fox tried to provoke him. ¡°No, I have confidence in myself, but I don¡¯t want to undergo that kind of training!¡± Wang Ye paused, feeling the need to clarify further, ¡°If it were the enemy, I wouldn¡¯t complain even if I were covered in scars because I could take their life, and I would do whatever it takes to kill them. But being tortured by my own people, I don¡¯t want to go through that!¡± ¡°To want to kill the enemy, you must first train yourself. Even good steel must be tempered!¡± To be honest, Black Fox felt a bit disappointed at this moment. Wang Ye was different from what he had imagined. However, Wang Ye had his own judgment and thoughts, ¡°I understand, but there are different ways to serve as a soldier and be loyal to the country besides becoming a special forces soldier.¡± ¡°Alright, I understand your point!¡± Black Fox dropped the half-smoked cigarette. Looking at Wang Ye, he said seriously, ¡°Everyone has their own aspirations, and I won¡¯t force you. However, in peacetime, regular units have a hard time encountering real missions and basically have no chance to go into battle. Special forces are different; there, you can truly engage in various combat missions, utilize the skills you¡¯ve learned and honed, and protect the country by killing the enemy and defending your home.¡± He stepped down from the high stool. He approached Wang Ye¡¯s side, placing his hand on Wang Ye¡¯s shoulder and said, ¡°They say a soldier who has never been to the battlefield isn¡¯t a true soldier. If you want to become a true soldier, give it some serious thought. I¡¯ll be around for the next couple of days, feel free to come find me anytime!¡± Wang Ye didn¡¯t say anything, but he did turn to look at him. Watching his departing figure, to be honest, at that moment, Wang Ye had the urge to call him back. But this impulse was quickly extinguished by Wang Ye himself. Special forces were impressive and indeed honorable. However, behind that honor lay the hardships that were hard for ordinary people to imagine. Although Wang Ye was a reincarnator, being reborn didn¡¯t mean he wasn¡¯t a normal person anymore. He would still feel pain when injured and humiliation when someone rode over him. Not in a hurry to return, Wang Ye felt a bit restless inside. He watched Black Fox¡¯s figure as it remained visible in the distance and then turned to sit down on the side. He reached into his pocket and pulled out a partially opened pack of cigarettes from his spatial storage. After taking one out, he lit it with a lighter. With his head lowered, he contemplated the last words Black Fox had spoken¡­ Suddenly, Wang Ye heard footsteps approaching. He looked up and saw Wu Jianfeng. ¡°Did he want you to join the special forces?¡± Wu Jianfeng sat down beside Wang Ye without hesitation, and as he spoke, he smoothly reached over and took the cigarettes and lighter from Wang Ye¡¯s hand. He lit one and then casually stashed both the cigarette and lighter in his own pocket. Wang Ye watched his actions with amusement, but he didn¡¯t protest about the cigarettes and lighter becoming Wu Jianfeng¡¯s possessions. He knew that once they were in this guy¡¯s pocket, they were as good as his. Wu Jianfeng spoke directly, ¡°Did he want you to join the special forces?¡± ¡°Yes,¡± Wang Ye replied. ¡°Did you agree?¡± ¡°No,¡± Wang Ye answered. ¡°Why not? If you want to go, I won¡¯t stop you. You¡¯ve brought enough honor to our Fourth Company and our regiment. If you really want to join the special forces, rest assured, we won¡¯t stand in your way.¡± Wang Ye shook his head, ¡°It¡¯s not that, I just feel like I¡¯m not suitable.¡± Immediately, Wang Ye repeated the conversation he had with Black Fox. Wu Jianfeng was surprised, but then he nodded and said, ¡°Indeed, what you¡¯re saying is true. Special forces are a place for freaks, but to turn someone into a freak, there¡¯s definitely a freakish way to do it. However¡­¡± He chuckled as he continued. ¡°You¡¯re quite composed, kid. Did you already know he would come to find you, or did you consider this possibility beforehand? Otherwise, how could you come up with all of this so quickly?¡± Wu Jianfeng asked. ¡°Hehe, you could say that,¡± Wang Ye chuckled, not hiding anything from him. ¡°Before enlisting, I did some research, and just this afternoon when I went to see the battalion commander, that staff officer also mentioned it.¡± ¡°No wonder!¡± Wu Jianfeng leaned back, propping himself up with one hand while holding a cigarette in the other. He looked up at the sky and suddenly spoke with a touch of nostalgia in his voice, ¡°Actually, I once tried out for the special forces, but unfortunately, I got eliminated.¡± With a slight smile, he turned to look at Wang Ye and continued, ¡°Honestly, 1 still have some regrets about it to this day. But my thoughts won¡¯t be imposed on you. Special forces are just one branch in our military, and every branch has its own necessity. There¡¯s nothing wrong with staying in regular forces.¡± He shifted his tone, saying, ¡°However, you don¡¯t have much time left. According to our plan, you¡¯re supposed to go to the military academy next year. If you want to become a special forces soldier, you¡¯ll need to join the special forces before going to the academy. That way, you can directly enroll in a military academy that specializes in training for special forces. Of course, if you don¡¯t want to go that route, you can stick to our original plan.¡± ¡°Yeah, I understand,¡± Wang Ye replied. At this moment, Wang Ye¡¯s thoughts became even more complex due to Wu Jianfeng¡¯s words. He glanced at Wu Jianfeng beside him. Wang Ye didn¡¯t expect that Wu Jianfeng had once tried out for the special forces. ¡°Captain, what is the special forces selection process like?¡± Unable to hold back his curiosity, Wang Ye asked. Exhaling a puff of smoke, Wu Jianfeng turned his head to look at Wang Ye again. ¡°It¡¯s brutal and painful,¡± he began, ¡°but I can¡¯t go into detail about these things. If you want to know, you can actually try it when the time comes.¡± Wu Jianfeng chuckled and added, ¡°Participating in the selection process doesn¡¯t necessarily mean you have to become a special forces soldier. Even if you have the skills to pass the selection, you can still choose to give up in the end.¡± As he spoke, Wu Jianfeng suddenly sat up straight and looked at Wang Ye. He said, ¡°Wang Ye, I just had a great idea. What do you think about giving it a try?¡± ¡°Yeah?¡± Wang Ye didn¡¯t know what plan he had in mind and looked a bit puzzled. Without hesitation, Wu Jianfeng continued, ¡°Our plan was to have you go to the reconnaissance unit for training, right? I think instead of going to the reconnaissance unit, why not consider going to the special forces?¡± He eagerly proposed, ¡°What do you think? Would you like to spend a few months there to gain some experience?¡± Wu Jianfeng became more enthusiastic as he spoke and didn¡¯t wait for Wang Ye¡¯s response. He added, ¡°They say that knowing your enemy is the key to victory. Often, we simulate exercises against special forces as our opponents. If you could really go to the special forces and learn for three months, it would be like infiltrating the enemy¡¯s ranks for study. It would be of great help to you in the future!¡± ¡°Is that¡­ is that possible?¡± Wang Ye¡¯s eyes widened. Honestly, at that moment, Wang Ye felt tempted. It was only three months, no matter how tough or exhausting it might be, it was just three months. However, Wang Ye couldn¡¯t help but doubt the feasibility of Wu Jianfeng¡¯s idea.. After all, he wasn¡¯t part of the Iron Bone Heroes¡¯ Reconnaissance Company or even from his own regiment, so why would they let him go for training? Wanna gift the story? Try one. Chapter 326 - Chapter 326: Old Fox Chapter 326: Old Fox Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Wang Ye looked at Wu Jianfeng, very skeptical of his current proposal. Of course, how could he not be skeptical? This guy, it wasn¡¯t like his father was a military commander. Why does he need to involve the company commander in this matter? Why does he have the right to pull off such an operation? Wu Jianfeng saw the doubt in Wang Ye¡¯s eyes, but he didn¡¯t mind. With a mysterious smile, he said, ¡°It should work, but 1 can¡¯t guarantee it. If you have any ideas, I can give it a try!¡± ¡°Alright!¡± Wang Ye agreed, but then he added, ¡°Company Commander, you¡¯re not going to sell me out directly, are you? What if I go and never come back?¡± ¡°Haha, unless you don¡¯t want to come back on your own, I definitely won¡¯t sell you out!¡± Wu Jianfeng laughed heartily. With that, he looked at the camp outside the field and said, ¡°Well, let¡¯s go back for dinner now. I¡¯ll give it a try later tonight!¡± With doubts in his mind, Wang Ye followed suit. He didn¡¯t know how Wu Jianfeng planned to carry out this operation, but regardless of what he thought, Wang Ye¡¯s own thoughts were quite simple. Short-term training was fine, but a long-term military career as a special forces soldier was not something Wang Ye really wanted. Compared to fighting behind enemy lines, Wang Ye actually preferred to command a large army. Moreover, Wang Ye was a person who had been reborn, and he knew very well what the future trends in the military would be. While it might not be possible to eliminate special forces units, the overall direction and focus of the military were shifting towards transforming divisions into brigades, achieving greater integration among units, and promoting younger commanders. With more development opportunities that aligned with his preferences, Wang Ye naturally chose what he truly desired. However, as Wu Jianfeng had mentioned, knowing oneself and knowing the enemy is the key to victory in a hundred battles. If there was a chance to learn more about it, Wang Ye would certainly not hesitate. Even if it meant enduring hardships in the coming months that he couldn¡¯t bear. But in order to better understand the ¡°enemy¡± he might encounter in the future, Wang Ye was willing to go through trials and tribulations. In the evening, in front of the platform where the martial arts competition was about to begin. All the participating teams of the entire division gathered once again. Arranged by battalions, a large bonfire was in the middle. ¡°Iron Bones!¡± A major from one of the battalions shouted loudly in front of the formation. ¡°Bones are tough, we sing and dance with strength!¡± The members of the entire battalion echoed loudly. The next moment, after their voices subsided, the major shouted again, ¡°Let¡¯s welcome the brothers from the Iron Bones Heroic Battalion to give us one!¡± ¡°Give us one, give us one! Clap! Clap! Clap!¡± Applause thundered, and at this moment, not only the battalion but also teams from other battalions were applauding and cheering, shouting, ¡°Give us one, give us one.¡± The sound was deafening¡­ On the Iron Bones side, the battalion commander in front also laughed heartily, ¡°Brothers, what should we do when Battalion One wants us to sing and dance?¡± ¡°Let me sing, I¡¯ll sing, where should we put our face!¡± The entire Iron Bones Heroic Battalion¡¯s participants shouted. This was a passphrase that was quickly passed among the battalion¡¯s leaders within the formation. There was no need for martial arts competition in the late evening, and there was no need for training here either. So they had organized a singing session directly in the evening. All the participating teams of the entire division gathered here, creating a lively atmosphere. Cheers, chants, and applause were so loud that it scared away the birds and animals in the nearby wilderness. Wang Ye was also among the participants of the Iron Bones Heroes Regiment, but tonight, even though he was involved, his mental state had not been focused. He seemed a bit absent-minded when singing and chanting. Mainly because Wu Jianfeng had left before the singing started. Wang Ye knew he had probably gone to fulfill his earlier promise to find the Black Fox. And indeed, that was what happened. Of course, Wu Jianfeng didn¡¯t immediately go to find the Black Fox. He first went to find the battalion commander, chatted with him for about two minutes under Wang Ye¡¯s watchful eyes, and then left. While they were talking, Wang Ye noticed that both the battalion commander and Wu Jianfeng glanced at him a few times. Behind the military tent on the high platform, some temporary tents had been set up tonight. The martial arts competition area was far from civilization, and there were no nearby towns for accommodation. Therefore, all the officers and officials who had come here today, unless they had urgent business to return to their units, would camp here for the night. Black Fox had not participated in the singing session outside earlier. Now, in the dark night several dozen meters away from these tents, Black Fox gave a cigarette to Wu Jianfeng and spoke, ¡°Do you have something to discuss with me?¡± When Wu Jianfeng had approached him earlier, he had already introduced himself. Wang Ye¡¯s company commander. So now Black Fox¡¯s attitude was quite friendly, and he even offered a cigarette before speaking. Wu Jianfeng accepted the cigarette but didn¡¯t light it. Instead, he looked at Black Fox and said, ¡°Commander, I have something I¡¯d like to discuss with you.¡± ¡°Okay, go ahead,¡± Black Fox replied while lighting his own cigarette. He was actually curious about why Wang Ye¡¯s company commander had come to see him at this time. Could it be that after Wang Ye went back and discussed the matter with him, he had a change of heart? To be honest, he was somewhat hopeful. ¡°Commander, how about we play a game?¡± However, Wu Jianfeng didn¡¯t respond as Black Fox had expected. His simple statement made Black Fox pause even in the act of bringing the cigarette to his lips. He opened the cigarette case and looked at Wu Jianfeng with interest, saying, ¡°A game?¡± Wu Jianfeng nodded with a smile, ¡°Yes, a game.¡± He continued, ¡°Originally, our plan for Wang Ye was to have him spend some time in the Reconnaissance Platoon of the Divisional Security and Intelligence Company after graduating from the Training Company. But now, I understand that you want to recruit Wang Ye into the Special Forces, but he has declined your offer. So, 1 have a new idea.¡± Looking at Black Fox, Wu Jianfeng continued with a determined look in his eyes, ¡°Commander, I¡¯ve talked to Wang Ye, and he has agreed to a short-term training program. Now it¡¯s up to you whether you want to give it a try.¡± He paused for a moment and then added, ¡°I believe, Commander, you still have confidence in the appeal of your unit, right?¡± Wu Jianfeng raised three fingers, his tone filled with temptation, ¡°Commander, for a three-month period, shall we see if Wang Ye chooses to come back or willingly stays with your unit?¡± ¡°Heh, interesting!¡± Black Fox laughed. His hand holding the cigarette trembled slightly. After taking another drag, he looked at Wu Jianfeng and said, ¡°Your approach is indeed clever, and I can guess your intentions. However, what I want to say is that while 1 appreciate talent, loyalty is paramount for the Special Forces.¡± ¡°Wang Ye¡¯s loyalty is beyond question!¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s expression turned serious as he spoke. This matter was not a joke. Black Fox chuckled, ¡°I don¡¯t doubt his loyalty to the country and the military, but his loyalty to my unit is not sufficient. My unit is not a market, nor is it a training institution. Your game is intriguing, but I cannot accept it.¡± His words left Wu Jianfeng somewhat dumbfounded. To be honest, Wu Jianfeng had thought this was a nearly surefire plan. After all, he believed that the Special Forces personnel must have their own pride and arrogance. But he didn¡¯t expect Black Fox to refuse. ¡°However, we can play it in a different way,¡± Black Fox spoke again at this moment. Wu Jianfeng immediately looked at him. He didn¡¯t say anything, but his attitude was clear: he wanted to hear how they could play it differently. With a smile on his face, Black Fox continued, ¡°When we recruit new members this year, as long as he can get in based on his abilities, I can let him stay until the day he voluntarily wants to leave, no restrictions!¡± Black Fox¡¯s words seemed to follow the rules, but in fact, he had set a significant trap. This trap might not be apparent to a company commander who had never participated in Special Forces selection, but unfortunately for him, Wu Jianfeng had participated in such selection. ¡°All right, I¡¯ll go back and talk to him,¡± Wu Jianfeng didn¡¯t say much more. Since Black Fox firmly disagreed with his proposal, there was really no need for Wu Jianfeng to continue the discussion. Because Special Forces selections happened every year, each company could recommend soldiers to participate. If someone was selected and genuinely wanted to return, the Special Forces would not prevent it. As Black Fox had mentioned, loyalty was the first consideration for the Special Forces, and all loyalty had to be based on voluntary participation. Turning around, Wu Jianfeng left. Behind him, Black Fox looked up at the sky. The night was filled with countless stars, and the night sky was beautiful. Fireflies dotted the surroundings, and they seemed to dance in harmony with the stars in the sky. Unfortunately, he couldn¡¯t appreciate this beautiful moonlight at the moment. What a promising talent. Breaking the military district record in a comprehensive event like the 400-meter obstacle course is rarer than a giant panda. But unfortunately, this soldier¡¯s heart and mindset didn¡¯t meet the requirements! ¡°Let me participate in the Special Forces selection?¡± At 8:30 PM, after the singing session ended, Wu Jianfeng and Wang Ye walked to the competition area to discuss the matter he had negotiated earlier. Now, Wang Ye looked at the older Wu next to him with a surprised expression and said, ¡°Are you serious? Let me join the Special Forces selection?¡± Wu Jianfeng seemed a bit helpless and replied, ¡°Yes, he¡¯s quite a cunning old fox.¡± He looked at Wang Ye and continued, ¡°Originally, my intention was for you to go directly to the Reconnaissance Platoon after your training company ends and start learning as a new special forces recruit. In that way, with your status as a fresh recruit, even if you can adapt, you wouldn¡¯t develop deep emotional ties in just three short months.¡± Pausing for a moment, Wu Jianfeng continued, ¡°What¡¯s even more important is that during these three months, being in a real Special Forces unit, you would undoubtedly learn and see a lot. But I never expected that this guy would want you to participate in the Special Forces selection.¡± He sighed and added with a wry smile, ¡°During that period, you won¡¯t learn much, but you¡¯ll endure a lot of hardship. The key is, if you go through the selection process and make it to the end, you¡¯ll definitely build strong bonds with your fellow candidates who have endured hardship with you. In that situation, even if you enter the Special Forces, he might place you in the same team with them, even adjust your positions to form a squad. Can you still leave after that?¡± Wang Ye was speechless. This was indeed a trap! No wonder he introduced himself as the ¡°Old Fox.¡± When Wu Jianfeng had mentioned participating in the Special Forces selection earlier, Wang Ye had been tempted. He had thought to himself that it wouldn¡¯t be a big deal; he could participate without any restrictions, learn what he needed in the Special Forces, and then quietly leave. But now, as Wu Jianfeng explained the potential consequences, Wang Ye realized that it would indeed be a trap. Coming back? No chance. He would most likely be stuck as a Special Forces soldier. ¡°Forget it, Captain. I¡¯ll stick to the plan and become a reconnaissance soldier for further training,¡± Wang Ye said. Understanding one¡¯s enemy was crucial, but he couldn¡¯t risk getting deeply entangled in the Special Forces just for that. ¡°Yeah, that¡¯s probably the wise choice,¡± Wu Jianfeng nodded. ¡°That guy is quite cunning. If I hadn¡¯t participated in the Special Forces selection myself, I might have encouraged you to go, and then you¡¯d probably end up as a Special Forces soldier for good.¡± Wang Ye chuckled, ¡°Heh, being a Special Forces soldier isn¡¯t a bad thing, it¡¯s just not suitable for me. Anyway, let¡¯s not dwell on this matter. Captain, do you think breaking the military district record this time will earn me a certain level of commendation?¡± Wang Ye proactively changed the topic. Considering his outstanding performance as a Special Forces candidate, it wouldn¡¯t be surprising if they tried to recruit him. But for now, Wang Ye had made his choice not to join. Chapter 327 - Chapter 327: The General Is Here! Chapter 327: The General Is Here! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation * ^Crackling noises It is the second day of Wang Ye¡¯s martial arts competition at the division headquarters, in his hometown. Early in the morning in the Wang Family Village, a village named after the family name. The firecrackers in front of the ancestral hall at the entrance of the village were crackling non-stop. Revision. Wang Ye had achieved second-class merit. His personal deeds were directly recorded in the county annals. If such a person and deeds appeared in the family, they would definitely have to revise this achievement into the ancestry. Therefore, after the elders of the family looked at the date, they chose today to revise the ancestry in the ancestral hall. Of course, this time, it was not a big deal. Compared to the time when Old Wang gave the signboard to the county, he was really very low-key today. They only set off some fireworks in front of the ancestral hall, then entered the ancestral hall to burn incense to the great ancestor. After that, they added Wang Ye¡¯s name to the genealogy, and the meritorious deeds ended. He didn¡¯t have the privilege of opening a single page of the family tree. Even so, Old Wang was still grinning from ear to ear. After his son¡¯s name and deeds were recorded in the county annals, he was even burning incense to his ancestors and revising the ancestry. This could be considered as truly bringing honour to his ancestors. ¡°Hey, soldier, congratulations. Our Wang family has really produced a character in your father-son line. You¡¯ve become a big boss, and your son is now doing great in the army. That¡¯s great!¡± Outside the ancestral hall, an old man held soldier Wang¡¯s hand and said with a smile. There was more than one of them. There were other old men beside him who also smiled and said,¡±That¡¯s right. Soldier, your line of people can be considered to have brought glory to our ancestors. In the past hundred years, no one from our Wang family has been able to enter the county register!¡± ¡°Fifth Granduncle, isn¡¯t your family pretty good too?¡± Old Wang replied cheerfully. Your child was admitted into such a good university!¡± Old Wang was in a really good mood. Although he had spent quite a lot of money recently, he had set up more than ten tables for breakfast in the ancestral hall. He invited the old and young people of the village to eat. Old Wang had to pay for all this. But Old Wang was happy! This was a moment Old Wang would not even dream about. While he was still excited and proud of the second-class merit that Wang Ye had obtained from fighting the flood, his son, who he was now proud of, was currently killing it in the martial arts arena. He was even basically certain that he had obtained another second-class merit. ¡°13.31 seconds!¡± It was impossible for Wang Ye to know about the situation at home. On the shooting range early in the morning, Wang Ye stood a few meters behind the shooting position of the 100-metre target. At this moment, the referee at the side reported the results. That was the timing Wang Ye took to disassembly and assembly of the 95 rifle. He didn¡¯t break the record. There were many elite veterans that had been on this stage. Some of the Armament Officers of various units would train whenever they had nothing to do. With practise, the results might not be as good as others even if they cheated. For example, Wang Ye was one of them now. Under light conditions, he had achieved a result of 13.31 seconds. He was definitely able to look down on the masses. Even if some of the participating companies had brought out their armourers for the competition today, this result might not be the first, but at least the top three. In fact, so far, Wang Ye had already beaten the best result in this event that was broadcasted yesterday night. However, it was still not enough to break the record. ¡°Prepare to fire!¡± The referee gave the order, and at the same time, someone brought over ten bullets in a tray. The competition on this side of the arena had two consecutive events. After breaking it down and assembling it, he directly used the gun that he had disassembled and assembled to shoot. Ten bullets per person. Five single-point shots and five burst shots. The burst shots required two and three continuous at a time. ¡®Too points!¡± Wang Ye¡¯s results were soon out. No one cried out in surprise. The people who came to the competition today were all elites, although it was still rare to hit a hundred points. However, it was only two short shots and five single shots. The entire division had more than ten thousand people and gathered more than a thousand elites from each company. The number of people who could hit ten points weren¡¯t exactly small. At least, there were seventeen people who were tied for first place with full marks yesterday. It was estimated that after today¡¯s exam, there would definitely be more than 30 students in the entire teacher who scored full marks for this round. The main reason was that they were all from the border defence field troops, unlike the inland garrison troops, which did not use much live ammunition. It was not an exaggeration to say that in Wang Ye¡¯s division, the logistics company could only fire a few magazines after two years of service. Under such circumstances, in this martial arts competition, it would not be surprising if one got a full circle. It would be surprising if one¡¯s bullet missed the target. If a company of elites were to miss the target with a single shot, it would be a laughing stock. If they were to miss the target with a short shot, they would be pointed at by others. ¡°A car is coming. Who is it?¡± When he transferred to the grenade throwing arena, the six soldiers of the cannon company in front had just finished. Now that the first soldier of the heavy machine gun company had just gone up, a voice suddenly came from Wang Ye¡¯s side. Immediately, Wang Ye turned his head to look in the direction of the voice. A few seconds later, Wang Ye¡¯s pupils constricted slightly. He saw the car stop a few dozen meters away. The door opened, and a man with a gold star on his shoulder got out. Yes, it wasn¡¯t unusual for him to carry a star on his shoulder, but there wasn¡¯t a bar under the star on this man¡¯s shoulder. He had ears of wheat on his head. General, since Wang Ye had joined the army for so long, this was the first time he had seen a general. And what was even more sudden was¡­ In the next moment, a captain who had gotten out of the car ran towards Wang Ye and the others. The third stage in front of Wang Ye and the others hurriedly went up and saluted. In fact, not to mention him, even the soldier from the heavy machine gun company stopped throwing grenades. Although the referee did not leave his post, he stood at attention like a soldier. ¡°Wang¡­ Brother Wang, are they here for you?¡± ¡°Damn, Brother Wang, Wang Ye, Wang Boss, you¡¯re too amazing!¡± The soft mutterings of his comrades came from both sides of Wang Ye. The general came personally, who would have the face to do so? They couldn¡¯t think of anyone else the general could look for other than Wang Ye. In fact, after the captain and the third-grade officer saluted each other, they immediately said,¡±¡±Wang Ye is with you, right? The Bureau Chief wants to see him!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± The third-grade officer nodded. He looked at the formation and shouted, ¡°Wang Ye!¡± ¡°Here!¡± Wang Ye tensed up and replied loudly. The general was really here for him. At this moment, Wang Ye could not help but feel a little excited. After stepping out, Wang Ye came in front of the two of them. The captain looked at Wang Ye and said with a smile,¡±My name is Xu Yi Han, the chief¡¯s secretary.¡± ¡°Wang Ye, the Bureau Chief specially came to see you. He didn¡¯t even go to meet the division commander and directly drove the car here!¡± After the captain introduced himself to Wang Ye with a smile, he added, Wang Ye was slightly stunned, but he didn¡¯t say anything because he didn¡¯t know what to say. Fortunately, the captain smiled and said,¡±¡±Come, follow me to see the Bureau Chief!¡± ¡°Yes, sir! Wang Ye responded and followed him. At this moment, Wang Ye really wanted to ask which bureau chief this was. However, it was not a good time to ask. Following his footsteps, under the gazes of the others behind him, Wang Ye came to the general standing beside the car. ¡°Bureau Chief, Wang Ye is here!¡± ¡°Hello, Chief!¡± Wang Ye saluted the general. ¡°Yes, you¡¯re welcome!¡± The Bureau Chief was very kind with a smile on his face. After sizing up Wang Ye, he said with a gentle smile,¡±The young man is even more handsome than in the photo!¡± ¡°Hehe, thank you for your praise, Bureau Chief!¡± Wang Ye pretended to be modest and replied with a silly smile. The Bureau Chief¡¯s smile didn¡¯t fade, but he didn¡¯t continue talking to Wang Ye. He looked at the arena at the side.¡±Go, let them continue to fight. Don¡¯t worry about me!¡± He was talking to the secretary beside him. Immediately, the captain received the order and went over again. At this moment, the Bureau Chief looked at Wang Ye again and said,¡±You haven¡¯t competed in this event yet, right?¡± ¡°Reporting to the chief, no!¡± ¡°I heard that your performance in this event is also very good. How is it? Are you confident of breaking the record for this event?¡± Wang Ye was immediately speechless. Grenade throwing, the furthest distance the entire army could reach in this event was 92 metres. The record for the entire division was 85 metres. However, when Wang Ye was training, the furthest he could go was only 78 metres. There was still quite a bit of difference. ¡°Hehe, how far can you throw now?¡±The Bureau Chief saw Wang Ye¡¯s embarrassment and asked with a smile. ¡°Chief, when 1 was training in the company, the furthest I could go was 78 metres!¡± Grenade throwing was divided into two positions. Standing posture and run-up could be used in martial arts competitions now. Therefore, Wang Ye¡¯s results had increased by ten meters compared to when he was in the teaching team. However, so far, Wang Ye had still not been able to break through to 80, let alone break the record. The Bureau Chief smiled and said,¡± Very good. I¡¯ve seen your other results. You can be called an all-rounded soldier.¡± He¡¯s very outstanding. He can even be said to be the most outstanding soldier in our army!¡± ¡°You think too highly of me, Bureau Chief. Our army is full of crouching tigers and hidden dragons. How could I dare to be the most outstanding?!¡± ¡°Haha, no matter how many crouching tigers and hidden dragons there are, 1 haven¡¯t seen anyone break the military record.¡±The Bureau Chief laughed. After saying this, he turned his head and looked in the direction he came from. Wang Ye also looked over. At this moment, Wang Ye saw a group of people running over. Division Commander, Regiment Commander¡­ They were ail here. The commander did not inform them beforehand. He drove straight to the arena and was discovered by the sentries. Only then did he let the division commander and the others know. Of course, when he came in, the commander had also contacted the commander and asked where the arena Wang Ye was at was. Then, he directly got the car to drive over. This made the division commander and the others a beat slower. They only ran over when Wang Ye and the division commander were chatting. ¡°You can go back to the competition first!¡± The Bureau Chief said to Wang Ye. ¡°Yes, Sir!¡± Although Wang Ye was curious about who the person in front of him was. Was it the commander or someone else? What would the division commanders and regimental commanders say? However, since the general had asked him to participate in the martial arts competition, he could not continue to stay here. After saluting, he turned around and left. However, Wang Ye, who had just returned to the formation, still heard the voice of the division commander behind him. ¡°Welcome to Division A, Commander.¡± He was really a commander. When Wang Ye returned to the queue, he turned around and looked over again. ¡°Damn, this is our commander. Wang Ye, you¡¯re too awesome. The commander came to look for you personally!¡± A soft voice came from the side. At this moment, the soldiers of the heavy machine gun company in front were still throwing grenades. But at this moment, almost no one in the queue looked at him. Their ears pricked up, and their eyes sneaked towards the commander. Of course, everyone¡¯s standing posture did not change at this moment.. In fact, they stood even more upright¡­ Chapter 328 - Chapter 328: Raising the Bar Chapter 328: Raising the Bar Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The general didn¡¯t stay at the competition ground for long. After the martial arts competition ended, he called Wang Ye over, praised him for a few moments, and finally patted Wang Ye on the shoulder and said, ¡°Young man, keep up the good work!¡± Then, he approached the competition ground, went up close to the members of Class 8, and offered them words of comfort. After a brief exchange, he left with the company of the division commander. Naturally, this move left the members of Class 8 feeling quite ecstatic. Their enthusiasm increased a notch when they were throwing grenades. Wang Ye was someone they had never seen in person before, while they had all served in the army for at least a year and a half, some even for seven or eight years. But seeing the general in person was truly a rare occurrence. After all, the class divide was significant, and sometimes, even if the general visited the unit, say, the Iron Hero Regiment, it was unlikely that the entire regiment of soldiers would be assembled to see the general. Everyone was excited, including the squad leaders like Wu Jianfeng. Especially Wu Jianfeng and Kang Hua. Now that the general and his entourage were over a hundred meters away, the red glow on their faces hadn¡¯t dissipated. When the general came over just now, he had specifically asked who was Wang Ye¡¯s platoon leader, and then he had stepped forward. Together with Kang Hua, the two of them introduced themselves in front of the general. At the same time, they received the general¡¯s encouragement. What did this mean for a grassroots leader? It was an honor. At this moment, they had returned to the off-field location where the squad leaders were stationed. But at this moment, their backs were straight. Especially when they looked at the company commanders of the artillery and heavy machine gun platoons nearby, the red glow that was supposed to fade away on their faces intensified. They didn¡¯t say a word, but at this moment, their demeanor and expressions spoke volumes without words. Jealous? That¡¯s a given. Not to mention the company commanders of the artillery and heavy machine gun platoons, even the Fifth Company commander from the same Second Battalion couldn¡¯t help but feel a pang of jealousy! If they¡¯d known this would happen, they would have fought tooth and nail for that job at the recruits¡¯ camp last year. Getting Wang Ye on their side would have made today¡¯s glory all theirs. At this moment, the Fifth Company commander couldn¡¯t help but glance at the figure in the distance. He spotted someone walking behind the group. That was the staff officer of their regiment. The leadership of the Iron Heroes Regiment, this time, it was the two of them who had come over with the regimental commander. And just now, naturally, he had run over with the division commander and the regimental commander to welcome the general. He had witnessed the whole show of Wu Jianfeng stealing the limelight, and the staff officer who had lost a bet over a crate of milk was probably feeling uneasy right now! The Fifth Company commander pitied him and even felt a bit sorry for him. Hmm¡­ there was also a bit of a desire to see some drama. He glanced again at someone nearby who was obviously still excited. The Fifth Company commander muttered to himself inwardly. Go ahead, show off. When the staff officer comes to hassle you later, I¡¯ll definitely come to watch the show! ¡°Two minutes and fifty-three seconds!¡± In the rural wilderness, next to a temporary swimming pool dug out by a riverbank, when Wang Ye reached out and touched the shore, the referee on the bank immediately announced the result. ¡°Damn, he¡¯s a real freak.¡± ¡°Yeah, you get used to it, considering his physical condition¡­¡± Behind the bank, among those who had already finished swimming and those still waiting in line, people couldn¡¯t help but mutter. In the 100-meter freestyle swimming competition, if you only looked at this result, Wang Ye would be considered the absolute worst, beyond terrible. Even during normal swimming training in the company, if you swam this poorly, your platoon leader would definitely treat you to his beloved 42-yard boot scraper. He¡¯d kick you back into the water and make sure you swam back ashore in under two minutes. But today, if anyone could swim under two minutes on this competition ground, the general who was still here would immediately come over to pat your shoulder and give you some encouragement. There was no choice. In this battalion-level competition, the 100-meter freestyle required participants to swim while wearing their uniforms. This was different from their usual training. In their previous training at the company, they only mentioned the 100-meter freestyle without any other restrictions. But after coming here for the competition, they realized that the rules for this event had changed on short notice. Taking real-world scenarios into account and referring to their experiences during flood relief, participants were not allowed to bring weapons and equipment, but they couldn¡¯t take off their clothes and shoes either. Only the hat could be left on the shore, and then you had to swim. What did it feel like? Just look at Wang Ye, who was holding onto the shore, panting heavily, as if he had just completed a 400-meter obstacle course. In fact, swimming this 100 meters while dressed felt worse to Wang Ye than running a 400-meter obstacle course. Swimming with clothes and shoes on felt like someone was constantly clinging to you, struggling with you. The feeling after soaking the clothes, pants, and shoes in water, only those who had swum knew. Anyway, the best result in this event yesterday was three minutes and eleven seconds. And before today, the best times for the Heavy Artillery Platoon were three minutes and thirty-one seconds. Furthermore, among the 18 participants from the Fourth Company, including Wang Ye, only five managed to complete the swim in under four minutes, while the rest finished within five minutes. ¡°Come on, get up!¡± On the shore, the referee crouched down and extended his hand to help Wang Ye after he had caught his breath for about ten seconds. This makeshift swimming pool was ice-cold, and to make matters worse, there were no handrails or stairs on the bank. They had to jump in directly, and getting out relied on the assistance of others. Turning back, after he was pulled up, Wang Ye glanced back. This swimming pool had three lanes, and three people entered the water at the same time. Right now, the two people behind him were within seventeen or eighteen meters from the shore, while the other one was farther away, at least thirty meters. ¡°Keep it up!¡± Wang Ye shouted, then turned and walked towards the changing room. There was a washroom here where they could shower, and there was a powerful drying room where they could put their wet clothes and shoes to be dried after wringing out some water. They could be completely dry within two hours. This ensured that when they transitioned to the events that required carrying heavy loads, there wouldn¡¯t be any reduction in weight due to taking out clothes or other items. Of course, Wang Ye and the others didn¡¯t need to transition right now. By late morning, the four assessments had concluded, and it was close to eleven o¡¯clock. They were just waiting here for now. They would wait for all the field competitions to finish and then continue with the team events in the afternoon. However, this was only what Wang Ye thought. In reality, at twelve o¡¯clock, just after finishing lunch, all the division¡¯s participants were gathered under the high platform where the competition had been opened the day before. ¡°Comrades!¡± Sir! On the stage, the one-star General stood. The General had come, so they naturally took the opportunity to let him address the troops. Since the individual competitions had concluded, the entire division gathered, and the General took the stage. ¡°Actually, I originally planned to come in the afternoon to watch your team competition events. Coming here early in the morning means 1 was truly impressed by A Division. Very well done, A Division produced a strong contender, breaking the division¡¯s record in the 400 meters. I feel proud¡­¡± On the stage, the General spoke with a smile. His words were casual, but they filled everyone in the division with a sense of pride. Because the General was praising A Division. From the General¡¯s perspective, Wang Ye¡¯s individual performance represented the entire division¡¯s achievements. And they were all part of A Division. Of course, for soldiers and officers from other regiments, this sense of pride came and went quickly. No one could ignore the fact that, from the General¡¯s standpoint, they were all part of A Division. But from their own perspective¡­ Wang Ye was still a member of the Iron Heroes Regiment. So, quickly, among the people standing behind the General, only the two leaders of the Iron Heroes Regiment and the division commander could smile. The leaders of the other regiments couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit sour. They were sour because such an outstanding soldier wasn¡¯t from their regiment! ¡°Wang Ye, you¡¯re really amazing!¡± ¡°Awesome Wang, from now on, I¡¯ll only call you Awesome Wang. The General is really impressed with you!¡± Next to Wang Ye, his comrades from the Fourth Company couldn¡¯t help but let out their excitement in hushed tones. Wang Ye didn¡¯t reply to them. At this moment, his hands were clenched into fists. Excitement and a touch of nervousness. The General had elevated his status in an instant! Before, he was just a treasure of the regiment, but now, he should be able to become a treasure of the division, and maybe even the entire army¡­ Soon, the General¡¯s speech ended. He didn¡¯t speak for too long, just about three or four minutes. Following that, the division commander and the political commissar took the stage and briefly spoke a few words each. Then, the award ceremony officially began. ¡°Private Wang Ye from the Fourth Company of the Second Battalion, Iron Heroes Regiment!¡± The colonel on stage, serving as the host, called out Wang Ye¡¯s name first. ¡°Here!¡± In the audience below, Wang Ye didn¡¯t have a microphone or a podium, but when he responded loudly, almost everyone in the audience heard him. ¡°Comrade Wang Ye, with a time of sixteen minutes and fifty-eight seconds, secured the first place in the individual competition, the Armed Cross-Country Five Kilometers. At the same time, Comrade Wang Ye set a new record for the division in the Armed Cross-Country Five Kilometers with this performance, becoming our A Division¡¯s new record holder for the Armed Cross-Country Five Kilometers event. Let¡¯s applaud!¡± As Wang Ye stepped forward onto the stage, the host on stage announced his achievements. At the same time, it signaled what event was being awarded at that moment.. Chapter 329 - Chapter 329: Another Second-Class Skill Merit Chapter 329: Another Second-Class Skill Merit Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Work hard and strive to break the military district record next time, and hopefully, I¡¯ll shine a bit more on my face!¡± The award was personally presented by the military commander to Wang Ye. There was a silk banner, along with a certificate and a medal. The medal wasn¡¯t a second-class or third-class merit, in fact, both the certificate and the medal were commemorative items for breaking the record, considered a commendation. Of course, Wang Ye didn¡¯t feel any disappointment. Because as soon as the host finished announcing this event and didn¡¯t continue, Wang Ye knew that the major recognition was still to come. After all, for the five-kilometer race, he had only broken the record of the division headquarters. ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye saluted the military commander, and then descended from the stage amidst the applause of the audience. Soon, the colonel host on stage spoke again: ¡°Private Ding Weikang of the 373rd Regiment, 3rd Battalion, Artillery Company!¡± Awards were given, and the top three individuals in the individual competition were honored. Here! From the battalion, a voice was heard, and then the colonel host on stage continued to announce his achievements. ¡°Ding Weikang, with a time of eighteen minutes and eight seconds, won second place in the Armed Cross-Country Five-Kilometer race, let¡¯s give him a round of applause!¡± Clap-! Clap-! Clap-!¡± Applause erupted again, but this time, the applause was clearly not as vigorous as when Wang Ye had gone on and off the stage. Well, even though he was strong, now that the results were out¡­ In terms of hearing, there was a direct seventeen-minute interval between Wang Ye, the first-place winner, and Ding Weikang, the second-place winner. One that started with sixteen minutes, even though it quickly became seventeen minutes, isn¡¯t it still in the seventeen-minute range? Conversely, although this one is just over eighteen minutes, it¡¯s still over eighteen minutes. The gap is so significant that it sounds quite discordant. In fact, at this moment, when Ding Weikang from the 373rd Regiment went up on stage, there was a somewhat bitter smile on his face. He himself felt that the gap was too big, and now being announced like this, he didn¡¯t feel like he was going up to receive an award. On the contrary, he had the feeling that he was going to embarrass himself¡­ ¡°Freak!¡± Watching Wang Ye coming down from the stage on the other side, he cursed inwardly through gritted teeth. Soon, he reached the stage. Immediately, everyone could see from his award ceremony that the difference between first and second place was not just in the results. Wang Ye received three items as awards, and they were presented personally by the military commander. As for Ding Weikang, he received his award from the division commander, and he only got one thing. A silk banner. No medal, no certificate. Ding Weikang tasted even more bitterness in his mouth, but he also knew that this kind of competition reward was just like this. The silk banner represented honor and could be hung in the company, while the certificate and medal were rewards reserved for breaking records. Although he didn¡¯t get a certificate and medal, he had received a silk banner, and today¡¯s performance would definitely be recorded in his file. At the end of the year, the unit would evaluate merits, and this was a significant performance. As for trying to achieve merit directly through this competition today, it wasn¡¯t that easy. At the very least, breaking a record in one of the competitive events or ranking first in the overall nine events might earn someone a third-class merit. The top three can only receive commendations. Soon, the third-place winner was also announced. Similarly, they received a silk banner. After announcing the top three, they immediately moved on to the next event. This was a brutal competition involving over a hundred companies in the entire division, with more than a thousand participants. In the end, only the top three in each event received rewards, and the rest could only run along, witnessing the honor of others. ¡°Private Wang Ye from the Iron Bones Heroes Regiment, 2nd Company, 4th Platoon!¡± Once again, Wang Ye¡¯s name resounded. At this moment, Colonel Hong on stage had an exceptionally radiant smile on his face. Or rather, he had been smiling brightly all along. It was just that after Wang Ye stepped down earlier, he toned it down a bit. But now, his smile instantly blossomed again. He looked around at his fellow battalion commanders. Hmm¡­ none of the other battalion commanders congratulated him, and they didn¡¯t even turn their heads. Each of them felt a sourness in their hearts and had no mood to watch him show off¡­ Here!¡± Wang Ye responded loudly once again. At this point, his hands were empty. The silk banner was in Wu Jianfeng¡¯s hands, while Kang Hua helped carry the certificate and medal. ¡°Comrade Wang Ye, with a time of one minute and twenty-four seconds, you¡¯ve secured first place in the 400-meter obstacle race in the individual nine-event competition.¡± ¡°At the same time, Comrade Wang Ye, with this achievement, you have broken the record for the 400-meter obstacle race in our XX Military District, becoming the record holder for the 400-meter obstacle race in our XX Military District. Let¡¯s give him a round of applause!¡± At this moment, the host on stage had a loud voice, especially after the applause, he even started clapping into the microphone himself. This was true glory. An inter-division competition organized by the division itself, and other units might not even be aware of this event. But Wang Ye had just broken the military district record. No need to say much, in a few days, not just his military district, but the entire army would know the name of Division A. That¡¯s what it meant to bring glory. ¡°Comrade Wang Ye, you must be quite busy today!¡± Wang Ye had just stepped onto the stage, and the military commander greeted him with a smile. At the same time, another female soldier came forward with a tray. The colonel host spoke loudly, ¡°Comrade Wang Ye, for breaking two records and, in particular, breaking the military district record in the 400-meter obstacle race, which had a significant impact, as decided by the Military Commission, Comrade Wang Ye is awarded the Second-class Merit once.¡± They didn¡¯t mention anything else, only these two record-breaking achievements. In fact, the latter alone was enough. The division record was just icing on the cake, optional. But if Wang Ye had only broken the division record without breaking the military district record, he would have probably received only a Third-class Merit this time. The military commander presented another award to Wang Ye. This time, there were more items. A sash, a Second-class Merit medal, a Second-class Merit certificate, and also a silk banner representing the record-breaking achievement and first place in the competition. The applause in the entire venue thundered, and Wang Ye stayed on stage longer this time than before. Photographs and group photos were taken. Draped in the sash, holding the Second-class Merit certificate in one hand and the silk banner in the other, with the Second-class Merit medal hanging from his chest. At this moment, Wang Ye became a model of honor. He took photos with the military commander, the division commander, and even with the colonel host and the battalion commanders who had run out from behind the table. From going on stage to coming down, it took seven or eight minutes. If it weren¡¯t for the tight schedule today, this time could have easily been extended several times over. However, after Wang Ye stepped down again this time, it didn¡¯t take long before he went back up when the third event began. In the Small Arms and Firearms Disassembly and Assembly combined event, Wang Ye ranked second in the entire division and received another silk banner. As the military commander had mentioned earlier, Wang Ye was quite busy. In the nine events, Wang Ye hadn¡¯t fallen behind. In the 100-meter freestyle swim, Wang Ye was first. In hand grenade throwing, Wang Ye was second. In double-barrel shooting, Wang Ye was third. In single-barrel shooting, Wang Ye was second. In individual combat tactics, Wang Ye was third. In precision shooting, Wang Ye was first. It¡¯s worth mentioning the last shooting event. There was no second place in this event, but there were a total of thirty-one people who tied for first place. However, everyone received a silk banner, so they all had a share. ¡°Oh, it¡¯s too heavy to carry! There are too many silk banners, Wang Ye, when you go back, even the wall of your platoon in the company might not have enough space!¡± When Wang Ye returned with the silk banner for first place in the shooting event, Wu Jianfeng held the Second-class Merit certificate and medal box in his left hand, while his right hand held several silk banners horizontally. He walked over in an exaggerated manner. At this moment, the soldiers in the company couldn¡¯t help but glance sideways. Many people¡¯s eyelids were trembling. He¡¯s showing off too much! And it¡¯s so envy-inducing! Look at these silk banners, one for each of the nine events, and there were only nine participants from the 4th Platoon in total. That¡¯s enough for everyone to have one. Moreover, there were also medals and certificates, and the key was that it wasn¡¯t over yet! The colonel host on stage had just announced the end of the individual single events and immediately said that the awards for the top three in the overall rankings would be presented next. At this moment, everyone¡¯s eyelids couldn¡¯t help but twitch. ¡°Private Wang Ye from the Iron Bones Heroes Regiment, 2nd Company, 4th Platoon!¡± As expected, the first name called out was the one that everyone¡¯s ears had become accustomed to in the past few minutes¡ª the battalion, the company, the platoon, the rank, and the name of Private Wang Ye. As Wang Ye once again loudly replied with his slightly hoarse and raspy voice and stepped out of line. The colonel host spoke up again, ¡°Comrade Wang Ye, in this individual nine-event combined competition, your performance has been exceptionally outstanding. Four first-place finishes, three second-place finishes, two third-place finishes, with two record-breaking achievements. Your total score is 105 points, ranking first in the overall standings!¡± As soon as Wang Ye¡¯s score was announced, even though everyone had been mentally prepared, they couldn¡¯t help but twitch at the corners of their mouths. In today¡¯s division competition, a ten-point system was used for ranking. First place in an event earned ten points. Second place earned nine points, and third place earned eight points. Next, from fourth to fifth, it was 7.5 points. Sixth to tenth place was seven points. From tenth to twentieth was six points, and from twentieth to fiftieth was five points. Anyone ranking below fiftieth place received zero points. Because this was a comprehensive nine-event decathlon, following the words of Wu Jianfeng during training within the company, even if you placed in the top fifty in the entire division, you had the nerve to ask for a score? They¡¯d just be happy to receive a big fat zero. Of course, if someone excelled in certain events, they did have a chance to get first place. Breaking the division record added five points, breaking the military district record added ten points, breaking the military area record added fifteen points, and breaking the national record added twenty points. In other words, if you had the ability, even if you two zeroes, you might still end up with a perfect score in the end. However, today, even if someone with a perfect score appeared, it would be impossible for them to take first place. With a perfect score of ninety points, Wang Ye had exceeded the ceiling of a perfect score, securing first place with a lead of fifteen points. ¡°Clap-! Clap-! Clap-!¡± Applause thundered once again. At this moment, someone in the audience couldn¡¯t help but shout, ¡°Awesome Wang, you¡¯re amazing!¡± ¡°Wang Ye, you¡¯re the pride of our 4th Platoon!¡± It was the soldiers from the 4th Platoon, Wang Ye¡¯s comrades, who couldn¡¯t contain their excitement at this moment. Of course, no one tried to stop their cheers at this moment. Even on stage, Colonel Hong, standing behind a row of tables, couldn¡¯t hold back and laughed heartily as he called out to Wang Ye, ¡°Haha, Wang Ye, I truly didn¡¯t misjudge you. You are indeed the pride of our Iron Bones Heroes Regiment!¡± Triumphant indeed! The first half of the year had been so frustrating that it was better left unmentioned. When the division called for meetings, if they didn¡¯t specifically call his name, he probably wouldn¡¯t have attended. But now? Looking at these familiar opponents on the side, Colonel Hong no longer had to worry about the military commander who wasn¡¯t very familiar with him still being on stage.. He really wanted to flip the table over and shout at these guys who were both brothers and competitors, ¡°Who else is there?¡± Chapter 330 - Chapter 330: Four Consecutive Strikes, Team Competition Chapter 330: Four Consecutive Strikes, Team Competition Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Wang Daniu, Lao Wang, you are truly impressive. At an award ceremony for martial arts, you managed to turn it into a personal fashion show. That¡¯s really impressive!¡± The award ceremony disbanded, and the small teams that had competed individually also dispersed on the spot. Everyone could take a one-hour break, and the team competition would start at exactly 3 o¡¯clock. Of course, today¡¯s competitions would likely continue into the evening, but the schedule itself extends into tomorrow morning. As they walked back in the direction of the swimming pool, Wang Changdong and others couldn¡¯t contain their excitement, expressing it to Wang Ye along the way. ¡°Heh heh, Wang Ye, our Fourth Company¡¯s big boss, you truly live up to your name. Look at those soldiers from other companies; their eyes are wide open right now.¡± Up ahead, a corporal from the Sixth Platoon was walking while glancing around. He was observing the reactions of soldiers from other companies who had scattered after the disbandment. There was no way around it; the Fourth Company was currently drawing a lot of attention. Eleven members in total. In front, Wu Jianfeng was carrying a banner that commemorated Wang Ye breaking the district record, and behind him, Kang Hua was also carrying a banner celebrating Wang Ye breaking the division record. Following them were Wang Changdong and the others. Or rather, the entire team was like this now, except for Wang Ye. Each of them carried a banner in a very conspicuous manner. Wang Ye, on the other hand, didn¡¯t have a banner in his hands, but he had a sash draped over his body and was even holding a box with certificates and medals. The group of them could be described as incredibly eye-catching. In fact, not only were reporters from various regiments present, but also journalists from the division and even the army, all surrounding them and taking pictures. Wu Jianfeng had considered being even more high-profile. He wanted to simply raise both banners high above his head as he walked. But with cameras continuously rolling, that would have seemed a bit too ostentatious. So, he kept it more restrained, just holding one banner aloft; that should be sufficient¡­ In the queue, Wang Ye kept a smile on his face, and he felt like his smile had become a bit stiff. There was no choice; the reporters kept taking pictures of him, so he had to maintain his composure. Fortunately, because there would be more competitions later, the reporters were only taking pictures for now. When Wang Ye and his group reached the pool area, they didn¡¯t ask for interviews and simply greeted them before leaving. Wang Ye needed a break to prepare for the afternoon competition. However, just as Wang Ye and his team had stopped, and they hadn¡¯t even finished tidying up the banners, another group of people approached. ¡°Haha, Wang Ye!¡± The regiment commander, chief of staff, and several company commanders came over, not calling out to Wu Jianfeng but directly addressing Wang Ye. Their hearty laughter could be heard from a distance. Hello, Regiment Commander!¡± Wang Ye and the entire Fourth Company quickly stood at attention. Good, good, hahaha, all of you are doing well! Enough with the saluting; we came here just to see you and have a chat. You should take the time to rest; your company is up in the afternoon for the team competition. In the individual competition, your company already showed our regiment¡¯s prowess. This time in the team competition, you mustn¡¯t let us down!¡± When the regiment commander said this, he tried to sound serious, but his smile was impossible to hide. This brought smiles to the faces of the entire Fourth Company, and their confidence soared. ¡°Regiment Commander, rest assured, we will definitely take first place!¡± ¡°Yes, our Fourth Company is the strongest. We can handle the individual competition, and we¡¯ll do well in the team competition too!¡± Wang Ye¡¯s earlier fashion show had completely boosted everyone¡¯s morale. Even though everyone knew that team competition was not the same as individual competition. In terms of actual strength, their hope of taking first place was slim. After all, there were various reconnaissance teams from different levels to contend with. But you wouldn¡¯t know if you didn¡¯t try, so they dared to dream. ¡°Haha, good! i¡¯ll be waiting for your victory news. If you really take first place, after returning to the regiment, 1¡¯11 host a celebration for your Fourth Company!¡± The regiment commander didn¡¯t linger for long. He didn¡¯t even let them speak much. He occasionally smiled at Wang Ye and glanced at the chief of staff, who had a somewhat grim expression, and then quickly left with his group. ¡°Come on! Let¡¯s put the banners back with me, and then we¡¯ll quickly have a brief meeting.¡± After the regiment commander and his group left, Wu Jianfeng and the others collected the banners that had been distributed to everyone. Once they were neatly stacked, Kang Hua organized them, and the rest of the company members gathered in a small circle. Wu Jianfeng looked at everyone, and after making an effort to suppress his smile, he said, ¡°In the team competition, we can¡¯t rely solely on Wang Ye. This time, all of you must give it your best.¡± When Wu Jianfeng said this, he had completely wiped the smile off his face. Looking at everyone, he paused before speaking solemnly, ¡°Our Fourth Company has made a big name for itself this time, but look around you. Besides Wang Ye, do any of you have rankings? Do any of you have a banner? When Wu Jianfeng said this, the excited expressions on the faces of the Fourth Company members, who had been brimming with enthusiasm a moment ago, instantly disappeared, replaced by a sense of embarrassment. Indeed, it was an awkward situation. Wang Ye had turned the individual competition award ceremony into a personal fashion show. Out of ten awards, he had won ten, and many of them were first place awards. But what about the other members of the Fourth Company? They hadn¡¯t even had a chance to go on stage, let alone participate in the awards ceremony. Not a single banner to their name. The glorious Fourth Company¡¯s achievements were all brought by one person. Admittedly, this competition had many teams just participating to make up the numbers. Not to mention the thirty banners in total, with Wang Ye alone winning ten. Even if you didn¡¯t consider that, there were only thirty spots in total, with five regiments in the entire division, and some directly subordinate units and logistics companies also participating this time. The number of companies had already exceeded a hundred, which meant there were not enough awards to go around. When you factored in the situation where Wang Ye alone had won ten awards, and some others had won two or three awards individually, or where a single company had two or three individuals with rankings, it meant that many companies went home empty-handed. In fact, there were only nine companies that received awards this time. And if you considered the fact that Wang Ye alone had won ten awards, and some others had won two or three awards individually, or where a single company had two or three individuals with rankings, it meant that many companies went home empty-handed. In fact, there were only nine companies that received awards this time. The rate of winning awards was less than ten percent. No one in the Fourth Company spoke up, and Wu Jianfeng wasn¡¯t looking to reprimand anyone at the moment. He looked at everyone again and said, ¡°Fourth Company, we¡¯ve made a big name for ourselves this time, and we¡¯re now the focus of attention in the entire competition. But I don¡¯t want others to say that our Fourth Company is nothing without Wang Ye. So, in the team competition, I want us to secure a spot in the top ten and win at least one banner, understand?¡± Team competition was different from individual competition. In individual competition, only the top three were chosen, but in team competition, the top ten were selected, and each of them would receive a banner. While everyone had just boldly declared their desire for first place in front of the regiment commander, Wu Jianfeng¡¯s ambitions were not that high. The fact was that other companies were not to be underestimated, especially the reconnaissance companies; they were like beasts. Even if Wang Ye was exceptionally talented individually, it wouldn¡¯t be enough to secure first place, especially in a team game. The amount of water a bucket could hold didn¡¯t depend on the highest part of the rim; it depended on the lowest part. Even if you could tilt the bucket a bit, if the other parts were too low, the amount of water it could hold would still be limited. ¡°Alright, rest up now. I¡¯ll go get your uniforms.¡± Inside the drying room, everyone¡¯s clothes that they had changed out of after swimming were still there, but they were almost dry by now. In fact, the main reason everyone had come back to this area was to retrieve their uniforms; there was no need to come all the way here otherwise. No one spoke anymore. They spread out a bit where they stood, and there was no need for tents or sleeping pads. They found comfortable spots on the ground, closed their eyes, and began to rest. This included Wang Ye as well. Although the past hour had been very exciting for him and could be considered a highlight of his life, the test wasn¡¯t over yet. The most important part of the competition, the actual combat, was still ahead, and Wang Ye needed to rest and prepare himself fully. ¡°Whoo~¡± An hour passed relatively quickly, especially after falling asleep. It felt like he had just closed his eyes when the assembly call sounded in his ears. ¡°Hurry up! Get up, everyone!¡± ¡°Come on, take out your clothes and shoes, put on your combat boots again, pack your clothes into your backpacks, we need to assemble!¡± Without much chatter, as soon as the call sounded, the members of the Fourth Company opened their eyes and quickly followed Wu Jianfeng¡¯s instructions to prepare. It took just over a minute for the entire Fourth Company to get up and be ready to go. Naturally, this time they didn¡¯t show off like they did when they arrived earlier. The sash on Wang Ye¡¯s body was bundled together with Wu Jianfeng, the banners, certificates, and other items, and carried on his back. Look, Wang Ye and the others are here!¡± The swimming competition arena was a bit far from the assembly point, so when the Fourth Company arrived, most of the other units had already assembled. However, they were not late, and there was still plenty of time. Under the gaze of personnel from other units, they quickly ran to their designated spot within the Fourth Company¡¯s formation. Naturally, Wang Ye¡¯s arrival attracted a lot of attention towards the Fourth Company. This reminded the members of the Fourth Company of Wu Jianfeng¡¯s earlier words, and they suddenly felt immense pressure. After about two more minutes, the division commander took the stage. ¡°A soldier is part of a team, and we often sing a song, ¡®Unity is Strength! On stage, the division commander began his opening speech for the team competition, speaking loudly and concisely. His speech was even shorter than the one from the opening of the individual competition yesterday. In less than two minutes, the division commander announced loudly, ¡°Now, 1 declare that the team competition of Division A is officially underway!¡± The division commander left the stage, and a colonel took over as the master of ceremonies, starting to call out the names of the teams participating in the team competition. He called out the names of the teams one by one. ¡°First group, 731st Regiment, First Company, First Platoon, Iron Bones Heroes Regiment, First Company, First Platoon, 737th Regiment, First Company, First Platoon.¡± ¡°Second group¡­ In team competition, everyone had known the competition events and rules beforehand. However, they only now learned about the order of appearance and the format. Three companies competed together at once, and it wasn¡¯t like the individual competition where they were grouped by numbers. In fact, they were lined up by their individual numbers. With thirty people in each team, this arrangement meant that many were competing against their own company members from within the regiment in their respective specialties. Now, in the team competition, they were directly competing against units from other regiments. This undoubtedly added to the pressure they felt. However, it also stoked their competitive spirit. Soldiers loved to compete and fight, whether it was between squads or between companies within a regiment, or between regiments and battalions within a division. Now they were competing on the same stage with units from other regiments. This was definitely going to be a do-or-die situation. No one wanted to be the reason their entire regiment lost face. ¡°I¡¯m feeling a bit nervous!¡± Wang Ye heard someone from another company next to him say as they marched towards the competition arena. ¡°There¡¯s no need to be nervous. Let¡¯s give it our all, at least for now. We don¡¯t need to worry about the overall ranking, but we should aim to outperform the two companies we¡¯re competing against. Let¡¯s at least make a splash and bring some glory to our own unit!¡± Wang Ye glanced at them, but he didn¡¯t say anything. However, he knew that everyone in the Fourth Company likely had the same mindset. For now, forget about the overall ranking. At the very least, they needed to defeat the two companies they were competing against. First, make a big impression on the surface and earn some recognition for their unit. If they managed that, even if they didn¡¯t make it into the top ten, they wouldn¡¯t feel like they had disgraced themselves when they returned. However, the reality was that out of the three companies, only one could take first place, and the other two would definitely be left in the dust. Wang Ye quietly clenched his fist. The team competition was putting a lot of pressure on him. In the individual competition, he could shine brilliantly, but now¡­ The Fourth Company from their division and the Fourth Company from the Third Division were both hoping for an easy win.. Chapter 331 - Chapter 331: Success or Death Chapter 331: Success or Death Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Quick, quick¡­ In a row, take down Iron Bones and the third regiment!¡± ¡°Iron Bone in a row, they went for it! Take them down.¡± ¡°Third regiment¡­¡± Team competition was much more lively than individual competition. In individual competitions, small teams competed separately. During the matches, there were limited personnel on the sidelines, and many were competing together within the same regiment, so they mostly received encouragement from their own team members. But then, it was different. All the participants from the entire division were there to watch, and even the division commander and their staff didn¡¯t watch the live broadcast from inside the tents. They all stood on a platform erected by the side of the arena. As a unit, the three regiments competed simultaneously. As soon as the competition began, the atmosphere reached its peak. Wang Ye was in the crowd, and he had no doubt that if there were no officers, division commanders, and even the army commander watching, the three regiments cheering for their teams might have started fighting each other. At that moment, in that atmosphere, the teams from the three regiments were rapidly progressing through the competition. They had already passed the second stage. On the competition field, the results of the three platoons were closely matched. They had just come down from the high wall and were starting to throw grenades at the three-meter circular targets. ¡°Don¡¯t shout anymore, the more you shout, the more nervous they get!¡± The chief of staff ordered everyone not to shout encouragement anymore. Mental state, in the previous individual competitions, except for the shooting events, was not significantly affected. But now, it was a team competition, and the pressure of competing alongside other regiments was high, and with their own regiment constantly cheering, their pressure was even greater. Watching each person throw their grenades. From a distance of thirty meters, at a three-meter circular target, the members of the Iron Bone Heroic Regiment¡¯s first platoon were sweating profusely. Some performed well, getting two or three grenades in, but now the fifth person on the team had already thrown six grenades. He had just thrown one in. They had the fortune of not having a limit on the number of grenades they could throw; there was no elimination for failing to throw a certain number within a few attempts. But each person only carried four grenades, so after they threw them all, they had to go pick up four more grenades, strap them to their bodies, and run back to throw them again. ¡°It¡¯s taking too much time.¡± By now, in this event, soldiers from all three regiments had gone to retrieve grenades. One regiment had two soldiers, and both the Iron Bone Heroes Regiment and the Third Regiment had one soldier each. The tension in the air had silenced the cheers from the crowd, and the competitors on the field were getting anxious. They couldn¡¯t help but glance at the progress of the other two platoons. Finally, the Third Regiment finished this round first, followed by the Iron Bone Heroic Regiment a few seconds later. The participants quickly rushed out. ¡°Seven minutes and forty-six seconds.¡± ¡°Seven minutes and forty-nine seconds.¡± ¡°Seven minutes and fifty-seven seconds.¡± The results came out one after another. At this moment, a huge cheer erupted from the Third Regiment¡¯s side. Meanwhile, it was quiet on the Iron Bone Regiment and First Regiment¡¯s side. ¡°Heh heh!¡± The Third Regiment¡¯s commander was still standing with the other commanders. His smile now mirrored General Hong¡¯s from earlier. Especially when he turned to look at General Hong and the First Regiment¡¯s commander, his posture straightened noticeably. ¡°Hmph, it¡¯s only the first round!¡± General Hong¡¯s expression wasn¡¯t pleasant at this moment. The three teams that had just competed might not end up winning the first place, and they might not even make it into the top ten. The first team to compete, under the most pressure, had taken quite a bit of time picking up grenades while throwing them. But, at least for now, that didn¡¯t matter. What mattered was that the Third Regiment had won the first round. ¡°That¡¯s right, let¡¯s wait and see. The second round is starting soon, why are you in such a hurry?¡± The First Regiment¡¯s commander grumbled with a stern face. ¡°Prepare for the second group!¡± On the field, the referee¡¯s timely announcement marked the beginning of the second round. Still the First Regiment, Third Regiment, and the Iron Bone Heroic Regiment, all three regiments. Where Wang Ye was standing now, it wasn¡¯t far from the Second Platoon¡¯s location. The regiment commander was absent at the moment, but the chief of staff was there. Standing in front of the Second Platoon while they were checking their equipment, the chief of staff spoke with a stern face, ¡°The start wasn¡¯t good. 1 hope you can win this round for our regiment. Do you have the confidence?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± The Second Platoon shouted in unison, and the platoon leader looked directly at the chief of staff, saying, ¡°Sir, if the Second Platoon doesn¡¯t succeed this time, we¡¯ll accept our fate. If the Second Platoon can¡¯t win this round, the nine participants from our platoon, along with the two of us leading, will make straw shoes and march back on foot!¡± The platoon leader¡¯s words shocked Wang Ye and the others in line behind him. That was ruthless. They were actually willing to make straw shoes and march back on foot. They hadn¡¯t even considered such a bet when they wagered with the Heavy Artillery Platoon and the Heavy Machine Gun Platoon. This was over a hundred kilometers, and if they really had to march back wearing straw shoes, what condition would their feet be in? Wang Ye didn¡¯t know what condition their feet would be in, but right now, the Second Platoon all had the look of going all in, and they even shouted together, ¡°We will win!¡± None of them were backing down. At this point, there was no way to back down, and they weren¡¯t in the mood to think about what it would be like to really lose and march back wearing straw shoes. They only had one belief: to win. A similar scene also unfolded on the side of the First Platoon next to them. And because of what the Second Platoon leader of the Iron Bone Heroic Regiment had said, the First Platoon leader also followed suit and declared, ¡°If we don¡¯t win, we¡¯ll march back wearing straw shoes.¡± Naturally, at this point, even the Second Platoon leader of the Third Regiment on the side, though taken aback, had to grit his teeth and join in shouting the same slogan. While they had won the first round, they wanted to keep winning. Furthermore, within the regiment, it was only the First Platoon that had won, so it didn¡¯t really concern the Second Platoon.. Chapter 332 - Chapter 332: Success or Death (2) Chapter 332: Success or Death (2) Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Outwardly, they are united. Internally, the First Company and the Second Company have always been rivals. Now that the First Company has secured an impressive victory, they cannot afford to lose. At this moment, Wang Ye couldn¡¯t help but wonder if they would make grass shoes. He also glanced at Wu Jianfeng. Could this guy be planning something similar later? His toes moved a few times inside his shoes, and Wang Ye began to feel a slight pain in his feet¡­ Soon, the second group began their competition. The cheers from the audience echoed once again in the arena. To the excitement of the Iron Bone Heroes Regiment, the Second Company performed exceptionally well this time, and no one had to pick up dropped ammunition. However, the only downside was that the Third Regiment¡¯s Second Company also performed impressively. On the competition field, the Iron Bone Heroes Regiment and the Third Regiment immediately pulled ahead of the First Regiment. This left the First Regiment¡¯s Company Commander with a rather grim expression. Wang Ye looked over and felt a sense of sympathy for the First Regiment. If the remaining squads of the First Regiment didn¡¯t perform exceptionally in the next rounds, it would be tough for their Company Commander to save face when they returned. Of course, Regiment Commander Hong was also visibly nervous. Because both the Iron Bone Heroes Regiment and the Third Regiment were fiercely competitive on the field. Whether it was the stretcher relay competition or the ammunition box carrying competition, soldiers from both companies were giving it their all. They were all watching each other while competing. Each had their own reasons for wanting to win, as well as their unwavering beliefs in their own victory. But in the end, there could only be one winner. Unfortunately, it was the Third Regiment¡¯s Company Commander who managed to maintain his smile. The way he grinned sharply contrasted with the tense expressions of Regiment Commander Hong and the First Regiment¡¯s Company Commander. Especially Regiment Commander Hong, he was clearly feeling very uncomfortable right now. During the individual competitions earlier, he had been so triumphant and delighted. Now, he felt equally embarrassed. He hadn¡¯t come in last place either time, but he had come in second both times, and the time difference between the two second-place finishes was very short. But, a loss was still a loss. Second place was second place. His gaze shifted towards the Fourth Company, and he was looking at Wang Ye. Although he knew that in team competitions, focusing on individuals was futile, at this moment, he couldn¡¯t help but glance over¡­ ¡°The third group, get ready!¡± the referee shouted loudly. A few minutes later¡­ Finally, this time, Regiment Commander Hong smiled because this time the Iron Bone Heroes Regiment had finally secured first place in the same round. And this smile continued. The fourth group. ¡°Seven minutes and thirty-three seconds,¡± was the result announced after the First Regiment¡¯s artillery company competed. It was currently the best result in the entire competition, even surpassing the First Regiment¡¯s artillery company, with the First Company and the Third Company following closely with seven minutes and thirty-six seconds and seven minutes and thirty-nine seconds, respectively. When it came to artillery, those who specialized in it were truly exceptional. Even though these were not mortar shells, they still threw hand grenades with precision. The First Regiment¡¯s artillery company of the Iron Bone Heroes Regiment only used twenty-two hand grenades in total, with each person using only two or three, to complete this challenge. Then they excelled in the other events, securing this remarkable result. At this moment, Wang Ye and his team felt the pressure. ¡°Oh no, the artillery company is tough!¡± Du Yitong looked at the artillery team members running back with raised hands, and muttered under his breath. ¡°Never mind them. It¡¯s just seven minutes and thirty-three seconds. According to our training, it¡¯s not difficult for us to win by showcasing our full potential!¡± During the internal training of the Fourth Company, they had achieved a best time of seven minutes and twenty-three seconds in the past. Of course, that was just one exceptional instance. In that particular attempt, all eight members used only eighteen hand grenades in total to complete the precision hand grenade task. It would be challenging to replicate this performance later on. Wang Ye whispered words of encouragement to everyone, and at this moment, Wu Jianfeng also approached the group, beckoning them to gather around. Looking at the eight individuals in front of him, Wu Jianfeng said, ¡°We¡¯ll be up next. Everyone, stay focused and don¡¯t let external distractions affect you when throwing the hand grenades. Remember the feel of your practice sessions. 1 hope that within twenty hand grenades, you can complete the precision hand grenade throw.¡± ¡°Captain, don¡¯t worry, 1 believe we can do it!¡± Wang Ye spoke up first. ¡°Yeah, we can definitely do it!¡± ¡°Right, we¡¯ve got this!¡± Everyone encouraged each other. The pressure they were under was even greater than that felt by Wang Ye. Not only did they face the pressure of the artillery company¡¯s performance, but they also had the burden of the reputation of the Fourth Company. Wang Ye had elevated the reputation of the Fourth Company, but now that reputation was a weight on their shoulders. They didn¡¯t want people to say that the Fourth Company had no one else but Wang Ye. So, each of them felt the pressure and was holding back their determination. Soon, the competition for the fifth group on the field came to an end. The First Regiment finally secured first place for the first time, which visibly eased the Company Commander¡¯s expression. However, Wang Ye noticed that the performances of the other two teams in this round were also quite good. Although the Iron Bone Heroes Regiment¡¯s heavy machine gun company ranked second, their time was also impressive at seven minutes and thirty-five seconds. ¡°The sixth group, get ready!¡± the referee announced, and Wang Ye¡¯s team, consisting of eight individuals, had been waiting in line behind the starting point. They hadn¡¯t been running around despite the cheers from the crowd. In fact, the teams that had been running around were those from the fifteenth group onward. They were scheduled to compete tomorrow, so they didn¡¯t need to stay in formation today. However, Wang Ye¡¯s team and the teams from the previous fifteen groups had been waiting in line. Now, Wang Ye and his team moved forward in formation. The Chief of Staff stood to the side, observing, but didn¡¯t approach them. Wu Jianfeng walked alongside them and encouraged them, saying, ¡°Do your best and fight for some honor!¡± After saying this, he prepared to leave. He didn¡¯t make any remarks about having to wear grass shoes if they lost, as the pressure on them was already substantial. However, despite Wu Jianfeng¡¯s restraint, the Company Commanders of the two neighboring regiments seemed quite unsettled. The Company Commander of the Fourth Company in the First Regiment looked at his team members and said, ¡°If you defeat the Fourth Company of the Iron Bone Heroes Regiment, I¡¯ll have the cooks slaughter a pig and we¡¯ll feast on meat and drink!¡± The Company Commander of the Fourth Company in the Third Regiment also glanced at Wang Ye and then loudly declared, ¡°As long as you defeat the Fourth Company, regardless of the competition¡¯s outcome, i¡¯ll have the cooks slaughter two pigs, and there won¡¯t be any limit to your alcohol consumption!¡± ¡°Hehe, they¡¯re trying to challenge our Iron Blood Fourth Company, what do you say?¡± Wu Jianfeng, who was originally about to leave, smiled and asked loudly as he looked at Wang Ye and his team. ¡°We don¡¯t accept!¡± the nine of them replied loudly and in unison. ¡°What if you don¡¯t accept?¡± Wu Jianfeng asked again. ¡°We¡¯ll defeat them!¡± they answered in a resolute and synchronized manner. This scene made the generals on the high platform burst into laughter. ¡°Young lads have quite the spirit!¡± The Division Commander joined in, saying, ¡°Indeed, when we see them, it¡¯s as if we¡¯re looking at ourselves back in the day. It¡¯s a pity that many of our old comrades¡¯ lives are frozen at this age forever!¡± ¡°Hey, let¡¯s not talk about that¡­ Let¡¯s just go have a drink with them later!¡± The laughter of the Division Commander suddenly froze as he glanced at the Corps Commander and stopped himself from continuing. The topic had become too heavy. In fact, most of the division and corps-level commanders here had experienced the front lines during their early years, and some of the brigade-level commanders had as well, including Regiment Commander Hong. ¡°Well, let¡¯s watch the competition, shall we? Wang Ye, that young lad, is on the field!¡± The Division Commander¡¯s smile returned to his face. Indeed, at that moment, Wang Ye was on the field. After a brief equipment check and some verbal jockeying among the three companies, the referee instructed the three company commanders to step back. The first soldier from each company was ready to go. In the case of the Iron Blood Fourth Company, Wang Ye was the first one up, serving as the point man. This sequence of entry had been adjusted during their training multiple times. It was intended to put pressure on the other teams while boosting the confidence of their own team. ¡°Get ready in prone position!¡± The referee gave the command, and Wang Ye dropped to the ground with his rifle. In team competitions, they didn¡¯t need to carry backpacks, but they had to have their rifles, ammunition pouches, hand grenades, and water bottles with them. At this moment, Wang Ye was lying down alongside the first soldiers from the other two regiments. At this moment, the two soldiers from the other regiments felt immense pressure as they looked at Wang Ye. They had been cheering earlier, but that was when they thought of Wang Ye as just one person competing in the overall team rankings. It was like the artillery company and the heavy machine gun company, where they believed that no matter how strong Wang Ye was individually, he was still just one person. But now, in this head-to-head competition, and at the beginning of the group stage, they were facing Wang Ye directly. It was safe to say that they were feeling the pressure. They were certain they couldn¡¯t beat Wang Ye. After all, he had achieved the second-best result in the entire division for the crawling tactics. Now, all they could hope for was that when Wang Ye was crawling, he might get caught on the barbed wire, which could slow him down a bit. Of course, such a mistake was nothing more than a wishful thought in their hearts¡­ ¡°Get ready!¡± ¡°Bang!¡± Chapter 333 - Chapter 333: An Intense Competition! Chapter 333: An Intense Competition! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Come on, Wang Ye, keep it up-¡± ¡°Wang Ye, charge!¡± As the signal gun sounded, the crowd erupted in cheers. Some even got so excited that they shouted out Wang Ye¡¯s nickname, which was secretly laughed at by other regiments in the past but was now being proudly cheered on. Of course, no one was laughing now; everyone was busy cheering on. Naturally, the neighboring two regiments were not just bystanders; they were also cheering for their own teams. Even though they knew that their teams couldn¡¯t possibly match Wang Ye¡¯s speed in this round, they refused to lose in terms of morale and spirit. ¡°Go, Third Regiment, go-¡± ¡°First Regiment, catch up to Wang Ye, climb faster!¡± The atmosphere outside the field was electric, but inside, under the barbed wire, Wang Ye and his two teammates were unaffected. Their movements were swift, especially Wang Ye¡¯s. He crawled out from under the barbed wire at a speed that rivaled individual athletics. His two companions were still a few meters behind inside. Of course, Wang Ye didn¡¯t pay them any mind at this moment. Once he was out, he quickly turned and ran back along the side of the barbed wire. This was a tactical relay race. After passing under the barbed wire, they had to run back to complete the handoff. Otherwise, how could it be called a team sport, and how could it be called a relay? ¡°Faster!¡± Wang Changdong was already in a prone position, left hand raised, and his gaze fixed on Wang Ye. When Wang Ye reached him, Clap! Their palms met, and in the next moment, Wang Changdong dived straight under the barbed wire. By the time he had gone three or four meters inside, the teams from the First and Third Regiments had just arrived. Their difference wasn¡¯t significant. But now, Wang Ye had no time to watch their competition. His first round had come to an end here. Now he ran again, heading towards the high wall about ten meters ahead of the barbed wire. ¡°Get ready to climb the high wall!¡± ¡°Come on- Keep it up!¡± With cheers coming from behind and from both sides, Wang Ye reached the base of the high wall. He immediately bent over and placed his hands on the wall slightly to the left of the center to support himself. After completing this action, Wang Ye turned his head to look back. Right on time, Wang Ye saw Wang Changdong crawling out. Thanks to the advantage Wang Ye had established, he naturally was the first one out. One by one, the soldiers of the Iron Blood Fourth Regiment gave it their all. Moreover, their physical fitness was actually quite good. This had been evident when they competed in individual tactics. Though they didn¡¯t win the banner, their performance and physical fitness were definitely among the top tier in the entire regiment. Soon, it was down to the last one. By this point, the gap between the Iron Blood Fourth Regiment and the other two regiments had widened even further. Not every regiment¡¯s Fourth Regiment was a top-notch regiment. It was normal for them to have inferior physical fitness compared to the Iron Blood Fourth Regiment. At this moment, the Fourth Regiment of the Third Regiment was almost half the length of the barbed wire behind, and the First Regiment was in an even worse situation. They were slower than the Third Regiment; on one side, Du Yitong was already coming out, while the last member of the First Regiment had just entered the barbed wire and covered only a few meters. ¡°Hurry up-¡± ¡°Get ready, everyone!¡± Wang Ye and the others who had come out first had already set up a human ladder at the base of the wall. The rules of the competition stipulated that in the first stage, the last member to climb the tactical wall had to be the first one up. So, as soon as Du Yitong emerged, he ran towards this side while slinging his rifle onto his back. In fact, at this moment, there were already two people on the side of the human ladder who had prepared in advance. The human ladder typically followed a three-two pattern. That meant the bottom row consisted of three people, and the two above stood on the shoulders of the three below. Then, the last three would quickly climb on top of everyone else. But because it was stipulated that the last one to come out had to go up first, the two people on the side who hadn¡¯t built the human ladder yet could only wait. Soon, Wang Ye felt a weight on his right thigh. Du Yitong¡¯s combat boot had stepped on him, but immediately he continued climbing upward. It had to be said that the hard sole of the combat boot stepping on him did hurt, but everyone was used to it by now. During training, being injured by being stepped on had happened frequently before. But now, not to mention calluses forming on the areas they got stepped on, at least they wouldn¡¯t get injured so easily anymore. ¡°Hurry, hurry-¡± Wang Ye urged. Of course, he didn¡¯t need to say it; as soon as Du Yitong climbed up, the two teammates waiting beside him immediately followed suit. Up above, after Du Yitong had gone up, he quickly bent down and reached out to help the others up. One by one, the human ladder below rapidly disassembled. Wang Ye was one of the last two to come up. As Wang Ye and his comrade sent the last member up, two comrades above flipped over and hung down, extending their hands. Wang Ye and the other soldier jumped in place, grabbed the hands extended from above, and with their comrades above pulling, they were quickly lifted up and onto the wall. Typically, on this kind of wall, there would only be one person left at the end. But this was a competitive event, and every possible way to save time was utilized, even if it meant saving just one or half a second. Look at the Second Regiment, they lost by half a second. ¡°Hurry, get down!¡± Behind the high wall, there were ladder steps. After Wang Ye and his comrade came up, Wang Ye wasted no time urging them to move. Before they descended, Wang Ye also saw it. The other two regiments on both sides were also climbing the wall, but their movements were much slower. On one side, there were still three people below, and on the other side, there were four. ¡°Wang De, you¡¯re the strongest, crush them!¡± ¡°Go, Iron Blood Fourth Regiment!¡± Outside the arena, some were still loudly cheering them on! But now, Wang Ye and his team had no time to pay attention to them. After all eight of them came down, they ran forward and lined up after running ten meters. Wang Ye was still the first one up. Two hand grenades had already been removed from his body as he was running. When he reached the designated spot, Wang Ye didn¡¯t pause for a moment; he immediately started throwing them into the target circle thirty meters away. Without a doubt, the first grenade hit directly, and just as the first one landed, Wang Ye threw the second one. Boom! The hand grenade hit the ground and bounced about a meter forward, but it didn¡¯t go out of the circle. Both hand grenades hit their marks. ¡°Hurry!¡± Wang Ye moved aside and, without stopping for a moment, turned and continued running forward. The hand grenade throwing area was set up to the side, so throwing the grenades wouldn¡¯t affect the forward progress into the next event. As for the next event, there weren¡¯t too many restrictions. There were two stretchers and two 70-kilogram sandbags here. Anyone who came over could prepare directly. Well¡­ it¡¯s basically just putting the sandbags into the stretchers. But this activity, in general, wouldn¡¯t be delayed much if the second person didn¡¯t come right away, as it required a group of four to start running. However, Wang Ye didn¡¯t care about all that. He went straight to work when he arrived, lifting both sandbags with force and tossing them into the stretchers. ¡°Wait for me, doing it this way will consume more energy!¡± The second soldier, who had just finished throwing the hand grenades, shouted at his comrade. Wang Ye glanced at him. He still had one hand grenade left. ¡°Hehe, not bad, three grenades and it¡¯s done!¡± Wang Ye didn¡¯t bother with the issue of sandbags or no sandbags; he had taken care of it, so why bother with such nonsense? ¡°Ah, fuck, the second one bounced out; otherwise, I¡¯d have two as well.¡± As this third platoon comrade was speaking, Wang Ye continued to turn his head and look towards the hand grenade-throwing area. ¡°Good-¡± ¡°Keep it up!¡± At this moment, cheers erupted from the crowd again. The fourth member of the Iron Blood Fourth Regiment began. Just then, the other Third and First Regiments, with less than a second difference between them, hurriedly started throwing hand grenades one after another. ¡°The Fourth Regiment is so fast!¡± ¡°They have all four now.¡± Outside the arena, the first company of the Iron Bone Heroes Battalion, consisting of artillery and heavy machine gun platoons who had already finished their events, gathered together. At this moment, both platoons were nervously watching Wang Ye and his team. They hoped that the Iron Blood Fourth Regiment would win, but they didn¡¯t want Wang Ye and his team to win too quickly. The best outcome would be for them to win first place in a single event with a slightly better score than their own. In terms of regimental pride, Wang Ye and his team had already shone, but within the regiment, they would lose to themselves. Tomorrow afternoon when they returned, the two platoons would ride back in vehicles, while Wang Ye and his team would have to march. However, the current pace seemed a bit off. The first three members of the Fourth Regiment, including Wang Ye, had completed their throws with just two grenades each. The second soldier used three, but the third also used only two. However, they breathed a sigh of relief when the fourth soldier threw four grenades to hit only two. The fifth, the sixth¡­ They had been watching nervously all the while, and Wang Ye was also feeling tense at this moment. The Regimental Five-Event Competition had too much variability in this event. If they threw more than four grenades and had to retrieve them, it would cost them at least ten seconds, including the time to pick up the grenades. Currently, the Iron Blood Fourth Regiment had an advantage of around ten seconds. It could be said that as long as one of them had to retrieve a grenade, their current advantage on the field might be erased, and they could be caught up to. In this situation, Wang Ye and his team couldn¡¯t afford not to be nervous. But at this moment, their nervousness couldn¡¯t help either; they could only watch. Fortunately, everyone was quite efficient. Although two comrades behind them each threw four grenades to hit only one, at least no one had to go retrieve a grenade. Among the eight members of the regiment, two had thrown two grenades each, three had thrown three grenades, and three had thrown four grenades in total. They had thrown a total of twenty-five grenades, and their performance was worse than the artillery and heavy machine gun platoons in previous events. However, at this moment, no one was in the mood to dwell on this matter. ¡°Hurry, hurry!¡± Wang Ye shouted to Wang Changdong. He was the last one from the Fourth Regiment to throw. And right now, he wasn¡¯t running either. Transporting wounded soldiers, four people in a group, but the Fourth Regiment¡¯s arrangement was to have the first person from the second to fifth to come over carry a stretcher first. Wang Ye, as the first one to arrive, and the three behind him, were all participants selected by Wu Jianfeng with the best physical fitness. In this stage, it was only considered completed when the second wounded soldier was brought back. The first four people, even if they ran faster, it wouldn¡¯t make a difference because in the next stage, the fifth stage, they would need all eight to run together. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± As Wang Changdong ran over to grab the stretcher, Wang Ye shouted, and instantly, all four of them lifted the stretcher and started sprinting forward. A hundred meters back and forth. That was the content of this stage. Of course, the most important rule in this stage was that the wounded soldier must not fall. If any of the wounded soldiers fell, the entire regiment, no matter how good their previous results were, would be directly eliminated from the competition. Their previous scores would be invalidated. As Wu Jianfeng had said during their training: ¡°Even though you¡¯re carrying sandbags now, you should see them as injured comrades. In a real battlefield, if you drop a comrade from the stretcher, they might have had a chance to survive, but you¡¯ve just cost them their life.. In that situation, what good is your competition score?¡± Chapter 334 - Chapter 334: Team Competition Ends Chapter 334: Team Competition Ends Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Stay steady, it¡¯s the final one left. Maintain the current status, let¡¯s go!¡± Outside the field, Wu Jianfeng and Kang Hua had been chasing after them all the way. At this moment, while Wang Ye and the other three were transitioning from the fourth stage to the adjacent fifth stage, he shouted loudly. The first group in front had already started the fifth stage. In the fifth stage, they had to transport ammunition boxes and run a fifteen-meter relay. The group that finished the fourth stage first could directly proceed to the fifth stage. However, in this stage, only one person could carry the ammunition at a time. As they relayed, once the thirty-kilogram ammunition box was lifted by the first person, it couldn¡¯t touch the ground again. If it did, unlike the previous stage where transporting the wounded meant a direct score reset, in this stage, each time the ammunition box touched the ground, it added thirty seconds to their time. In this situation, it was essentially the same as elimination, after all, it was thirty seconds. ¡°Hurry, hurry!¡± Wang Ye and his group shouted at the person running the relay in front as they reached the starting point. They were now the third warrior from the first group to pass through. After he came back, the last one from the first group also took the ammunition box and ran out. After that, Wang Ye and his group of four began the relay. No one dared to waste even a second. One after another, in this stage, Wang Ye was the last to perform. When Wang Ye returned from the relay and placed the ammunition box at the designated spot on the ground, the referee next to him checked the stopwatch. ¡°Seven minutes and twenty-eight seconds!¡± In that moment, a sweaty Wang Ye smiled. ¡°Haha! We won!¡± On the sidelines, Wang Changdong and others cheered and jumped for joy. Seven minutes and twenty-eight seconds, it broke the current best record. At that moment, in the First Battalion¡¯s Heavy Artillery Platoon and the Heavy Machine Gun Platoon, someone¡¯s face turned bitter. ¡°Oh no, my legs!¡± someone in the artillery company said with a wry smile, looking at his own legs. ¡°Damn, no wonder they call them the Crazy Company. They threw more grenades than us, but their final score is better than ours!¡± ¡°Yeah, I had a feeling,¡± someone in the machine gun company sighed helplessly. ¡°Unless they had someone picking up grenades, they climbed the tactical wall faster than us. Many of us took over sixteen seconds, but they were all in the fifteen-second range, even Wang Ye was in the thirteen-second range. One person being one second better than us can create an eight-second gap with eight people!¡± It was a helpless outcome. Although they had harbored some hope before, now that the result was out, they had indeed lost. While the artillery company had won the first round just now, they were now competing based on the wager made privately with the Fourth Company. Tomorrow, they would have to walk back. Fortunately, it wasn¡¯t just them walking back tomorrow; the Second Company had it even tougher as they had to wear grass shoes. Walking back together, they could still form teams. At this moment, some of them looked over at Wang Ye and his group. Coincidentally, at that moment, Wang Ye and his group were discussing this matter, and they collectively grinned and looked over in their direction. Just now, Wang Ye and his group were under a lot of pressure, especially after the Heavy Artillery Platoon¡¯s competition ended, and they achieved the best performance on the field. They were quite triumphant. Although they didn¡¯t come over to the Fourth Company to taunt them, the smiles they displayed were unforgettable to Wang Ye and his group. Of course, now that Wang Ye and his group were returning those smiles, it made them even more uncomfortable. Just now, they could only say they had a slight hope of winning, so they could smile. But now, the Fourth Company had really hammered them. However, that was the way it was; the Fourth Company wouldn¡¯t come over to taunt them. Betting within the regiment stayed within the regiment, and they wouldn¡¯t allow other regiments to watch for amusement. ¡°Haha, well done!¡± The staff officer also came over, laughing heartily and giving praise to the group. At that moment, on the high platform, Colonel Hong¡¯s smile became even more evident. Although today didn¡¯t start smoothly, the Heavy Artillery Platoon had previously broken the best record, and now it was their own regiment¡¯s squad that broke this record. It felt great. Looking at the two colonels beside him and their stern faces, he felt as refreshed as if he had eaten ice-cold watermelon. ¡°Seven minutes and thirty-nine seconds!¡± ¡°Seven minutes and forty-four seconds!¡± Two consecutive results were reported by the nearby referees after checking the stopwatch. It was the Fourth Company of the First Regiment and the Fourth Company of the Third Regiment. Undoubtedly, with these results, their company commander wouldn¡¯t have any reason to smile, and even their company commander didn¡¯t enter the field. ¡°Alright, you can leave now!¡± At this point, the referees began to clear the field. After the competition, they had to move on; they couldn¡¯t continue to stay here. Wang Ye and his group smiled and didn¡¯t say anything to the two dejected squads next to them. They left together. Soon, on the competition field, another squad continued. Wang Ye and his group had finished their competition, so they didn¡¯t need to line up again, but they still watched nervously from the sidelines. At the moment, their company had the best score, but everyone was well aware that the tough opponents had yet to compete. The reconnaissance units from each regiment had not taken the field, and even many of the regiment¡¯s special forces hadn¡¯t participated yet. Currently, they were in the lead, but whether they could maintain a top-ten position in the end was still uncertain. Time passed. Until it was past 5 o¡¯clock, none of the previous fourteen squads had surpassed the Fourth Company¡¯s score today. However, the fifteenth squad was the highlight of the day. This was deliberately arranged, the final competition of the day featuring the Reconnaissance Platoons from three regiments. It was an all-scout competition, and it was the grand finale. ¡°Let¡¯s see how this turns out. If they can all surpass our score, we¡¯ll be in trouble!¡± ¡°Hope they all go pick up grenades!¡± Wang Ye and his group were now standing not far from the grenade-throwing area. In the Fourth Company¡¯s team, some were chatting, and Wang Ye overheard, but he remained silent. He was focused on watching their tactical climbing. This was the first time Wang Ye had seen reconnaissance soldiers climbing tactically. In the individual competitions before, due to the staggered formation of small teams, Wang Ye hadn¡¯t had the chance to witness it. They were all very fast, almost all in the fourteen-second range, and there might even be someone who climbed within fourteen seconds, not much slower than Wang Ye. He clenched his fist, and his eyes narrowed slightly. He was watching his own company¡¯s reconnaissance soldiers. Feeling a bit of pressure and having some thoughts of his own. If everything went as planned, after this competition and graduating from the training camp, Wang Ye would join them as a soldier. He couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit excited. Currently, in the Fourth Company, there was really no one who could challenge him. These reconnaissance soldiers clearly appeared to be stronger than the soldiers in the Fourth Company. Soon, they completed the first stage. In the second stage, their movements were also very fast. The teams in this competition were all composed of reconnaissance soldiers, each showcasing their skills. After quickly clearing the high wall, they ran forward to start throwing grenades. The efficiency of the three squads was almost identical. So far, Ironbone¡¯s squad was the fastest, but they only dropped one grenade¡¯s time. The Third Regiment was about the same. ¡°Bang-¡± When the grenades hit the ground, the efficiency of the reconnaissance soldiers from the three squads directly weighed on the hearts of the Fourth Company members. Not to mention picking up grenades, they didn¡¯t even drop to the fourth. In the end, Iron Bone¡¯s Reconnaissance Platoon finished with twenty grenades, the First Regiment was even more ruthless, with nineteen grenades. The Third Regiment lagged behind a bit, dropping twenty-two grenades. ¡°I feel like we can¡¯t hold on to the first place!¡± Wang Changdong said with a bitter smile. ¡°Yeah, it¡¯s really tough!¡± His words made his comrades nearby sigh. Wang Ye still didn¡¯t say anything, but he felt a bit helpless inside. Reconnaissance soldiers did indeed have better overall quality than ordinary platoons. Mainly because the source of recruits for reconnaissance units was already of higher quality. Typically, the best recruits in basic training every year were directly selected to become reconnaissance soldiers. Later on, some outstanding individuals within the regiment might also be chosen. For someone like Wang Ye, if he hadn¡¯t been able to secure a spot at the military academy, even if Wu Jianfeng had managed to recruit him into the Fourth Company, he definitely wouldn¡¯t have stayed this long. After some time in the Fourth Company, he would have been transferred to a reconnaissance unit. ¡°Seven minutes and twenty-five seconds!¡± ¡°Seven minutes and twenty-six seconds!¡± ¡°Seven minutes and twenty-seven seconds!¡± Soon, the results of the teams composed of three reconnaissance soldiers were announced. The faces of the Fourth Company members instantly turned bitter. At this moment, everyone¡¯s reaction was almost identical to how they had reacted when the Artillery Company achieved their score after Wang Ye and his group had run. Because at this moment, not only had they lost their previous first place, they were now pushed down to fourth place. It was a miserable outcome. Even the last reconnaissance platoon had a better score than the Fourth Company. ¡°Well, let it go, we were mentally prepared for this!¡± Wu Jianfeng shook his head with a bitter smile. Looking at Wang Ye and the others, he forced a somewhat strained smile. ¡°At least we held onto the first place for over an hour, and you guys have proved that the Fourth Company still has the capability!¡± His tone revealed his helplessness. But at this point, besides saying these words for self-comfort, there wasn¡¯t much else to say. That night, the entire division¡¯s competing teams spent the night in tents at the competition field. The next day, after breakfast, the competition continued with great enthusiasm. One after another, the squads from different units took the stage. As the competition progressed, the scores of the three motorized infantry regiments were surpassed. Artillery units, anti-aircraft artillery units, and some units directly under the division also participated. The top score was constantly being updated. ¡°Seven minutes and twenty-four¡­ Seven minutes and twenty-three¡­¡± Finally, the top score settled at seven minutes and twenty-one seconds, achieved by the Second Platoon of the Division Reconnaissance Battalion. However, it was at this moment that smiles appeared on the faces of the Fourth Company members. ¡°We¡¯re tenth, we¡¯re tenth, we held on!¡± Du Yitong stood behind Wang Ye, speaking excitedly in a low voice. He didn¡¯t dare to speak loudly; after all, it was only tenth place, and he was the award-winning goalkeeper. However, they had achieved their goal. God knows how much pressure they had been under. Last night, Du Yitong and Wang Ye had a bitter conversation, where Du Yitong told Wang Ye that other squads were saying that if Wang Ye were in the Reconnaissance Platoon, the Ironbone Heroic Battalion¡¯s performance might have been even better, but in the Fourth Company, it was a waste. And now, they finally got tenth place. Although this didn¡¯t change the opinions of those people, at least they didn¡¯t leave empty-handed, and they had the confidence to refute those comments. ¡°One generation replaces the old, and through this competition, I see your vitality. Very good, all of you are doing great¡­¡± After the competition ended and the entire division had finished eating, they gathered once again for the award ceremony. The division commander, who hadn¡¯t left yet, stood on the stage to give a speech and conclude the event. This time, the division commander spoke for a long time, nearly half an hour before he finished. Afterward, the division commander, brigade commander, chief of staff, and even the battalion commanders of various regiments took the stage to speak one by one. Fortunately, their speeches weren¡¯t as long. Combined, it was about an hour. ¡°A Division Reconnaissance Battalion, Second Platoon!¡± Onstage, the colonel hosting the ceremony announced loudly. The award ceremony finally began for the soldiers below, who had been eagerly anticipating it. ¡°It¡¯s here! In the Fourth Company, everyone¡¯s spirits lifted. Wu Jianfeng turned back to remind everyone, ¡°Stay focused, if you¡¯re feeling drowsy, pour some water from your canteen and splash your face!¡± Of course, his words weren¡¯t really necessary. When the senior officers were speaking just now, some soldiers were a bit sleepy because it was right after lunch, and it was nap time. However, now that they were about to receive awards, and their own platoon still had a chance to go on stage, under these circumstances, who would feel drowsy? Everyone was in high spirits. ¡°A Division Reconnaissance Battalion, Second Platoon, in this Strong Military Cup competition, performed outstandingly, winning first place in the team competition. According to the decision of the division XX, they are rewarded with a collective third-class merit¡­¡± ¡°A Division Reconnaissance Battalion, First Platoon¡­¡± One by one, the teams took the stage. In team competitions, the awards were presented with the platoon leaders leading the entire platoon of participating members. The top-placing squad received a collective third-class merit, the second-place squad received a collective commendation, and the squads from third to tenth place received banners.. Chapter 335 - Chapter 335: Return, Good News Chapter 335: Return, Good News Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Don¡¯t be like this, it¡¯s just a joke, everyone, come on, you two actually did quite well!¡± At the playground, after the awards ceremony, everyone began to line up and exit in an orderly manner. Everyone was going back. At this moment, Wang Ye and his nine companions, along with Kang Hua, were already on the bus, and a few soldiers from the fifth platoon had also boarded. But the first artillery platoon and the Heavy Machine Gun Platoon hadn¡¯t boarded yet. So, Wu Jianfeng ran up to them, found them, and urged them to get on the bus. ¡°We can afford to lose, let¡¯s just walk back!¡± The platoon leader of the artillery platoon said with a stern face. ¡°That¡¯s right, we said we¡¯d walk back, and we won¡¯t go back on our word. And don¡¯t smirk like that, it¡¯s making me uncomfortable!¡± The platoon leader of the Heavy Machine Gun Platoon added with a serious expression. He could swear now that if they said they were going to walk back, they would genuinely have no complaints. In the artillery platoon, one soldier had won a banner in the individual marksmanship competition. But in his Heavy Machine Gun Platoon, they had truly achieved nothing this time. What would he do when they sat on a bus and watched these bastards use banners as blankets? He had no doubt that this bastard could do something like that. Just look at how arrogant he was yesterday after the individual marksmanship competition. The whole team of eleven people paraded with their banners, as if they were afraid that others wouldn¡¯t see that they had won so many banners. Now, he was going back with them? Unthinkable. It¡¯s better to walk back, it¡¯s a good opportunity for military training, and it would remind these guys in his platoon that in the army, being unreliable leads to this kind of situation. ¡°Hehe, why bother? We¡¯re all brothers from the same regiment, and you guys aren¡¯t like the Second Regiment, sending out challenge letters. We¡¯re just making a joke!¡± Wu Jianfeng laughed heartily, but this remark made the nearby Second Regimentplatoon leader, who was also standing there with a stern face, scowl. But he didn¡¯t say anything. At this moment, in fact, the Second Regiment members who followed the Second Regiment platoon leader were also looking over, curious about what was going on. Why were the Heavy Artillery and Heavy Machine Gun Platoons from their own battalion also planning to walk back? ¡°Why are you all still standing there? Aren¡¯t you planning to go back?¡± At this point, seeing that the Heavy Artillery and Heavy Machine Gun Platoons were still outside the bus, the First Regiment commander ran over with a stern face and shouted. Private bets were naturally not something to be talked about everywhere. In such matters, whoever lost would be the most embarrassed in the end. And now, it was clear that the Heavy Artillery and Heavy Machine Gun Platoons were the ones in an awkward position. But, awkwardness had to be faced now. The platoon leader of the artillery platoon immediately looked at his company commander and said, ¡°Report to the company commander, when we came here, we made a bet with the Fourth Regiment. We bet on the team¡¯s performance in the competition. The loser has to walk back!¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± The company commander of the First Regiment was taken aback. At this point, Wu Jianfeng laughed again and said, ¡°Company Commander Liu, it¡¯s just a joke, just a joke. They took it seriously. I came to invite them to get on the bus. We¡¯re all brothers in the same regiment, how can we take it seriously?¡± The company commander of the First Regiment looked at Wu Jianfeng but didn¡¯t say anything. He then turned his gaze to the platoon leader of the Heavy Machine Gun Platoon. ¡°Did you also make a bet?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± ¡°Very well, since you want to walk back, let¡¯s depart now!¡± After saying this, he looked at the Second Regiment and said, ¡°Don¡¯t just stand there, aren¡¯t you planning to walk back? Go!¡± With that, the company commander of the First Regiment turned and walked away. He was going to talk to the regimental commander. He, too, was going to walk back. One company, five platoons, and three platoons were actually planning to walk back. Adding this competition, the entire First Regiment had only one banner. He felt embarrassed as well. So, he decided to voluntarily accept the punishment. ¡°How did it go? Couldn¡¯t convince them, huh?¡± Wu Jianfeng returned alone and sat at the back of the bus. Kang Hua, sitting there, smiled and softly asked. ¡°Hehe, if they can¡¯t be convinced, they can¡¯t be convinced. We still got what we wanted, though!¡± Wu Jianfeng chuckled and got on the bus. Their platoon leader actually had an off-road vehicle to ride, but this time he planned to ride the truck together with the members of the Fourth Regiment. ¡°Hey, where the others? They¡¯re not here?¡± He looked at the seats where the other soldiers from the Fifth Regiment were supposed to be sitting. Right now, their platoon leader and both squad leaders were absent. Looking at the private soldier from the Fifth Regiment, Wu Jianfeng gave a direct order, ¡°Go, call your platoon leader over. Our bus has plenty of space; you can bring the whole platoon over so that he doesn¡¯t need to ride the off-road vehicle alone. Tell him to save himself the trouble!¡± ¡°Hehe, Fourth Regiment Commander, our platoon leader said, he doesn¡¯t want to ride with you unless you switch to the off-road vehicle. Otherwise, he told us to tell you to save it!¡± A private from the Fifth Regiment said with a mischievous smile. With this statement, Wang Ye and the others couldn¡¯t help but stifle their laughter, while Wu Jianfeng rolled his eyes. ¡°That ass, he¡¯s no fun at all!¡± Wu Jianfeng pursed his lips and sat down on the bus. ¡°Vroom vroom-¡± Soon, the transport vehicle started moving. In the afternoon, at around four o¡¯clock, the vehicle returned to the regimental base area. From a distance, Wang Ye and the others inside the vehicle could hear the sound of drums and gongs. The Iron Bone Heroes Regiment had performed very well this time. In the individual competitions, with nine events combined with the team competition, the entire regiment won eighteen banners. Although Wang Ye alone won ten of them, and the remaining eight included five for shooting full scores, it couldn¡¯t be denied that Wang Ye was also a member of the Iron Bone Heroes Regiment. His honors were also honors for the regiment. The number of eighteen banners was completely unmatched by the other four regiments. In fact, the other four regiments didn¡¯t even have ten banners, let alone eighteen. The highest was six banners, and the lowest was the Anti-Aircraft Artillery Regiment, which had only two banners. If Wang Ye hadn¡¯t appeared, the Direct Reconnaissance Company of the division would have been the biggest winner in this competition. But in reality, there are no ¡°ifs.¡± Eighteen banners, plus a second-class merit, such achievements would definitely be recognized upon their return. Of course, this recognition wouldn¡¯t involve receiving more awards. Instead, there would be a division-wide meeting to give verbal praise and report the results of the competition to the entire division. Naturally, once again, Wang Ye would steal the spotlight. Standing on the stage, the regimental commander praised him for seven or eight minutes in front of all the officers and soldiers of the regiment, except for the border defense platoon, which had a mission. Of course, this performance was not without a cost. All the banners that Wang Ye had personally won were taken by the regimental commander. The regimental commander said they would be displayed in the regiment¡¯s honor room. Before, Wu Jianfeng had worried that there might not be enough space to hang them, but now, it was different. The Fourth Regiment had only one banner left, the one for the tenth place in the team competition, ¡°Strong Army Cup Top Ten.¡± When Wang Ye stepped down from the stage, he immediately noticed the frustrated and resentful look on Wu Jianfeng¡¯s face. He had wanted to hang the two banners he had won for breaking the district and division records in the company¡¯s honor room. Now, all of them were gone, not a single one left. However, despite his frustration, there was nothing he could say. After all, the regimental commander was in charge; what could he say? Fortunately, the regimental commander did offer compensation. The logistical farm at the regimental headquarters sent over two pigs for the Fourth Regiment. They would be used for an extra meal for the Fourth Regiment tonight. And tonight, the Fourth Regiment was allowed to drink alcohol. ¡°What? You¡¯ve earned merits again?¡± In the office of the Fourth Regiment, Wang Ye held the phone. At this moment, on the other end of the phone, Wang¡¯s mother¡¯s voice suddenly became louder. Receiving a call from Wang Ye was quite unexpected and pleasant for her because today wasn¡¯t a weekend, and logically, her son wouldn¡¯t have called. But now, her son had called. However, before she could chat with Wang Ye, he quickly said, ¡°Mom, let me tell you, I¡¯ve earned merits again. The military will call you later, don¡¯t be too surprised!¡± This caught Xu Xiaofeng off guard, and she couldn¡¯t stay calm anymore. Son¡­ you¡­ tell Mom honestly, what have you done again?¡± Xu Xiaofeng¡¯s voice trembled slightly. Wang Ye hadn¡¯t told them about the competition before, so now, hearing this suddenly, Wang Ye¡¯s mother was very worried that her son had done something dangerous again. ¡°Hehe, Mom, don¡¯t worry!¡± Wang Ye could sense the worry in his mother¡¯s words and quickly reassured her, ¡°1 haven¡¯t done anything dangerous. The military organized a competition, and I broke a record, so they awarded me a second-class merit!¡± ¡°What? Another second-class merit?¡± His mother was surprised. ¡°Son, you swear you¡¯re not lying to Mom? Second¡­ second-class merits aren¡¯t easy to come by!¡± Xu Xiaofeng was a bit skeptical. After her son joined the army, especially after he earned merits, she had diligently studied military knowledge. Wang Ye smiled, ¡°Really, Mom. 1 broke the district¡¯s record. You know, my 400-meter obstacle course time broke the record in our regiment before, and this time 1 broke the district¡¯s record, so they directly awarded me a second-class merit!¡± Wang Ye didn¡¯t mention the division¡¯s record or anything else, so his mother could digest the news. After all, the mention of earning merits was already enough. ¡°Is that¡­ really true?¡± His mother still found it hard to believe. She felt that her son was earning merits too frequently. When he finished basic training, she knew he had already earned two third-class merits. Then, he earned a second-class merit for the flood relief mission, and now he had another second-class merit. How long had her son been in the military? It had only been a little over half a year, and he had earned so many merits. It felt surreal. ¡°Hehe, it¡¯s true, Mom. I¡¯m calling to share the good news with you. We just finished the competition and returned to the company today. We¡¯ll have a celebration tonight.¡± Wang Ye chatted with his mother on the phone for more than ten minutes. After the call ended, he thought about calling his father, but the phone showed that he was already on another call. There was no need to say more; his mother must have acted faster. He smiled and didn¡¯t dwell on it. He handed the phone back to the company clerk. ¡°Finished your call? Want to make another call? Today, you can make as many calls as you want. You¡¯re a hero, and you haven¡¯t even eaten yet!¡± The company clerk smiled. Wang Ye also smiled, ¡°No need to make another call. Just telling the family is enough!¡± As he spoke, Wang Ye took out a cigarette from his pocket, gave one to the company clerk, exchanged a few more words, and then left the room.. Chapter 336 - Chapter 336: Would They Be Dumbfounded? Chapter 336: Would They Be Dumbfounded? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Another second-class merit?¡± In the old company back home, Old Wang, holding the phone, was a bit bewildered. How long has it been? Just yesterday, he had returned from his hometown. One second-class merit, and it became a big deal. They even burned incense and updated the family genealogy. But today, his wife called and told him that their son had earned another second-class merit. Since when did second-class merits become so easy to come by? Old Wang¡¯s brain felt a bit overwhelmed. He had lived for so long, and he hadn¡¯t seen anyone celebrating and awarding second-class merits in their daily lives, had he? Or was it the first time that his son had let him witness the grand spectacle of the Armed Forces bringing a plaque to their home? But now¡­ ¡°Wife, are you really sure about this? It¡¯s not a joke, is it?¡± Old Wang¡¯s head was spinning, and he sought confirmation from his wife once again. ¡°It should be true. Your son said he participated in a martial arts competition at the division headquarters. He said he broke the record for the 400-meter obstacle race that earned him a third-class merit before. This time, he broke the military district¡¯s record, so the general personally awarded him a second-class merit!¡± ¡°The general?¡± Old Wang grasped another key piece of information. ¡°Yes, that¡¯s right! The general. Your son also mentioned that the general patted him on the shoulder and told him to work hard, and during the last award ceremony today, the general praised him again!¡± ¡°Good¡­ good¡­¡± The hand holding the phone trembled slightly. This was exhilarating. Even though he was a multimillionaire tycoon, and his wealth was still growing day by day, he often had interactions with government officials. However, a general, he had truly never encountered one, nor had he ever seen one in person. The term ¡°general¡± had always been associated with martial prowess since ancient times. In fact, there was hardly a man who hadn¡¯t dreamt of commanding his own domain, leading troops into battle on the battlefield. But such dreams were almost always just that¡ªdreams. ¡°What¡­ What else did our son say?¡± At this moment, Old Wang¡¯s excited words were a bit hard to articulate. Several minutes later, when Old Wang hung up the phone. Standing in his office, he paced back and forth. He was pondering, what should he do this time? It had only been a short while, and there had already been two grand celebrations back in his hometown. Did they need to do it again this time? And what about the ancestral ceremony they conducted just yesterday? How would that fit into this? Should he go back and conduct another ancestral ceremony when the time comes? Could it be that even their ancestors in the heavens would be left bewildered? But soon, he made up his mind. Well, let everyone know that his son had truly become extraordinary. He, Wang Jianjun, had an outstanding son. Moreover, why couldn¡¯t they update the family genealogy again? The second-class merit would certainly be recorded in the county¡¯s annals once more, giving them another opportunity to update the genealogy. Wang Ye could sense the excitement of his parents back in his hometown, but for himself, he felt a profound sense of contentment. In two lifetimes, he had never allowed his parents to bask in such glory. Even though his parents were ordinary in his previous life, he had achieved some modest success. But that modest success merely allowed him to buy a BBA-class car after turning thirty. This kind of achievement might not mean much in the city, but in a small rural area, it made him slightly better than the average person. It couldn¡¯t compare to the grand celebrations that were happening now with the local armed forces bringing plaques and beating drums. Two plaques! If you counted the one he couldn¡¯t talk about, it was three! Honestly, at this moment, Wang Ye felt a surge of pride thinking about his medals, even though he had never worn them all at once. But Wang Ye could already imagine the sensation it would cause when he did wear them all. Hmm¡­ when he went to the military academy later, he could wear them there. Meng Wenbin had mentioned that new recruits at the military academy also had to undergo basic training and be trained by senior soldiers. New recruits¡¯ training! He could imagine the shock on the faces of the veteran squad leaders who would have to train him when they saw him wearing ail those medals. Train me? Just ask them, with all these medals hanging on me, do you feel any pressure? With a smile on his lips, Wang Ye strolled over to the mess hall. Tonight, the Fourth Company would be celebrating with a feast. Right now, except for Wang Ye, the hero of Wu Jianfeng¡¯s story, who could call home to share the good news, everyone else, including the competition team members, was busy. Cleaning, helping in the kitchen, you name it. ¡°Brother Wang!¡± As soon as he arrived at the mess hall, Wang Ye saw a group of people outside dealing with a slaughtered pig. Zhang Ping¡¯an, who was currently cleaning the pig, saw Wang Ye and immediately stood up with excitement. ¡°Hey, don¡¯t come over here, I¡¯ll come over. You can continue working, and I¡¯ll help you!¡± Zhang Ping¡¯an had been about to get up and approach Wang Ye, but he stopped when he heard this, but he quickly spoke, ¡°No, Brother Wang, don¡¯t bother. You¡¯re the hero of our Fourth Company, so get ready to enjoy a good meal tonight. Come on, Brother Wang, I¡¯ll handle this, and you can tell me some stories from your competition!¡± Zhang Ping¡¯an was also very enthusiastic. In fact, not only him but also the others in the kitchen and even those from the Fourth Company who were helping out, were all smiling and engaging in conversation. Wang Ye responded to each one with a friendly demeanor, not displaying any airs after his recent achievement. He had earned merits before, and he didn¡¯t let it go to his head. He was all smiles as he eventually joined in and lent a helping hand. That night, the mess hall in the Fourth Company was particularly lively. At one point during the meal, even the regimental commander came over. Of course, he didn¡¯t come to say anything specific but rather to join in the celebration and share a drink with everyone. ¡°If I could earn a second-class merit one day, 1 think my parents would be overjoyed for real!¡± After dinner, now that the kitchen duties were done for the night and soldiers from other units were helping with cleaning and dishwashing, Zhang Ping¡¯an had some free time to sit outside on the field with Wang Ye, looking at the moon. ¡°Hehe, then you should work hard; the kitchen has its chances too!¡± ¡°Haha, come on, cut the crap, there¡¯s no chance for me. Well, 1 don¡¯t want to dwell on it,¡± Zhang Ping¡¯an laughed and changed the topic, ¡°Brother Wang, our platoon leader told us that our regiment might be going on a mission these next few days. You¡¯re still with the instructional squad. What will you do when you return? Did the company commander say anything?¡± ¡°Let it be, there will be arrangements when we graduate. No need to worry about it now,¡± Wang Ye casually replied without mentioning his potential assignment to the reconnaissance unit. In reality, he was also a bit uncertain at the moment. If they were on training duty, wouldn¡¯t the Recognaissance Platoon also have to go? ¡°That¡¯s true. It¡¯s best not to think too much. If we can stay behind, that would be great. They say those who stay behind can gain a few pounds while those on training duty can lose a few!¡± Wang Ye turned to look at him, somewhat speechless. However, he didn¡¯t try to dissuade Zhang Ping¡¯an. Everyone has their own aspirations, and not everyone shares the same goals as oneself. Moreover, Zhang Ping¡¯an, who works in the kitchen, already has qualifications, making it relatively easy for him to make it through Phase Three. After Phase Three, regardless of the way he chooses to leave the military, he will definitely be able to live a stable life. In this situation, opting for comfort over turmoil is not a wrong decision for him. The next day, Wang Ye went directly back to the instructional squad. Whether the Iron Bones Heroes Regiment would go for training or maritime training next didn¡¯t concern him at the moment. He needed to graduate from the instructional squad first before thinking about other matters. ¡°Congratulations, Wang Ye!¡± As soon as he got off the car at the instructional squad, District Commander Ji Qinglin saw him and rushed over with a smiling face. He completely dropped the seriousness he used to maintain. Partly because he didn¡¯t know how to maintain that seriousness anymore. After all, Wang Ye had broken the military district record and almost turned the competition into a personal fashion show. The newspaper from the division headquarters had even published it this morning. The headline read: ¡°The only soldier in the entire competition to receive all eleven awards on stage.¡± ¡°The only soldier in the entire competition to break the military district record and set another division record, earning the second-class merit.¡± Various ¡°the only one¡± phrases filled the large article, accompanied by a prominent photo of Wang Ye. When Ji Qinglin saw the newspaper, he almost wished he could add another line: ¡°The only student to enter the instructional squad as a private.¡± Well¡­ it would be even better if he could add: ¡°The district commander of the instructional squad is Ji Qinglin.¡± Of course, unless he had a life-and-death relationship with the journalists from the PR Department, they wouldn¡¯t have added those lines. But that didn¡¯t diminish his happiness at seeing Wang Ye now. What is a good soldier? This is what a good soldier looks like. He had already completed Phase Three, and as an infantryman, barring any unexpected circumstances, Phase Three was pretty much the end of the road for him. Before retiring, he could still mentor a soldier like this. He was proud and genuinely happy from the bottom of his heart. When he retired, he could also tell others that he had once trained the most outstanding soldier who broke the military district record. ¡°Captain!¡± Wang Ye greeted Ji Qinglin with a smile as he approached. ¡°Haha, good, good, come¡­ let¡¯s go to the office and chat!¡± Ji Qinglin led Wang Ye away, but they had only taken a few steps when he turned back to Wang Changdong and Du Yitong and said, ¡°You two hurry back. We have a theoretical class this morning, and you guys don¡¯t perform well in theory classes usually. When you get back, make sure to quickly borrow someone else¡¯s notes and catch up, you hear me?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Both of them replied with a hint of bitterness in their mouths. Such a contrast in destinies! They came to the instructional squad together, went back to participate in the competition together, and now they had returned together. And they had witnessed how Wang Ye was treated. When they saw Wang Ye getting off the car, the District Commander had run over with a big smile, greeted him enthusiastically, and led him away, smiling throughout. But now, Ji Qinglin had completely ignored them and was sporting a sour expression. Did he have a two-faced personality or something? One second ago, he was all smiles, and now he had completely hidden all those joyful expressions. Was he such a dog? Of course, they only dared to think such thoughts internally. They had a lot to grumble about, but they didn¡¯t dare to utter a word. They obediently shouldered their backpacks, prepared to go to the dormitory to drop off their things before heading to class. However, just as they took a few steps forward, they were called back. ¡°Wait a moment, you guys help carry Wang Ye¡¯s backpack to the dorm!¡± Ji Qinglin didn¡¯t pay heed to their frustration and took Wang Ye¡¯s backpack off his shoulders and tossed it to them. Then, he led Wang Ye towards the platoon leader who was standing outside the office on the first floor. The platoon leader showed some restraint. When he heard the commotion, he had come out with a smile and stood at the office door, not rushing over immediately. However, this restraint disappeared once Wang Changdong and Du Yitong reached the platoon leader, and Wang Ye approached. ¡°Platoon Leader!¡± As Wang Ye approached, he saluted with a smile. ¡°Haha! Well done!¡± The platoon leader gave Wang Ye a friendly punch on the chest and, without hesitation, put his arm around Wang Ye and walked into the office. ¡°Come on in, let¡¯s talk about your performance in the competition!¡± Chapter 337 - Chapter 337: Helicopter Pickup After Graduation Chapter 337: Helicopter Pickup After Graduation Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In the golden autumn of October, even though there was no hint of autumn in Xiguang, and the weather remained oppressively hot every day, Wang Ye paid little attention to these things. As a member of the training team, he had neither the time nor the mood to appreciate the autumn scenery outside, even if it were picturesque. ¡°Hurry up, keep going!¡± On the sports field, Wang Ye was sprinting vigorously. Today was October 8th, just after National Day. At the same time, it was also the assessment day. For today, they had endured a tough National Day, with only half an afternoon off on the first day, and then no more breaks. Because on the 8th, they had their final assessment, and there was no time for additional rest. They continued to train every day until today when the assessment arrived. At the moment on the sports field, Wang Ye was fully geared up, but he was running at full speed. This was the last event of the afternoon, the physical fitness assessment. The training team¡¯s assessment was conducted on a scale of one thousand points. Among them, individual combat training law accounted for one hundred and fifty points, and collective subject training law another one hundred and fifty points. In addition, there were the physical fitness assessments, which Wang Ye was starting now, accounting for one hundred and fifty points. Finally, there were rifle precision shooting for one hundred points. Grenade throwing for one hundred points. Four hundred meters obstacle for one hundred meters. Comprehensive exercises for one hundred and fifty points. And finally, military theory for one hundred points. Many points and many projects. But in reality, except for training laws and comprehensive exercises, most of the other assessments were not much different from the enhanced version of the recruit training. The assessed projects were mostly the same as those in the recruit training or were an enhanced version of them. For example, in the recruit training, there was a three-kilometer race, and here it was a five-kilometer armed cross-country race. For example, in shooting, recruits fired three rounds, while here it was ten rounds. Perhaps the four hundred meters obstacle course was not tested in the recruit training, but Wang Ye had encountered it in the Iron Bones Hero Regiment and even broke the regiment¡¯s record. Of course, it didn¡¯t mean that the training team was unnecessary. In fact, the training team¡¯s process was really necessary, so necessary that Wang Ye couldn¡¯t graduate early even if he wanted to. Even though Wang Ye had excellent physical fitness and had even shown off in front of the division headquarters during previous competitions. But the role of the training team was still irreplaceable. The training here, although many were enhanced versions of recruit training, and they even did some squad training before the assessment. But the training here was not the same as that in the recruit training. Here, they aimed to cultivate you into a soldier who could teach, speak, and demonstrate, or in other words, a squad leader. So, even though Wang Ye had outstanding physical fitness and nearly maxed-out skills, coupled with his extraordinary memory and the thick skin he had developed in his previous life, he still had to attend classes diligently for over a month after returning. However, it all ended here. In the assessments, in terms of physical fitness, Wang Ye was unrivaled, and his skills were no different. Wang Ye was a man who had nearly maxed out his skills, and with his extraordinary memory and the thick skin he had developed in his previous life, he had scored 990 out of a total of 1000 points in the two-day assessment. Ten points deducted, perhaps the company commander and others were afraid that Wang Ye would become too proud, so they nitpicked and deducted ten points from Wang Ye during the theoretical and practical assessments. Of course, this wouldn¡¯t affect much. Among the entire company, the second-best score was only 917 points. Even if they deducted another sixty or seventy points from Wang Ye, he would still be in first place. ¡°Tomorrow, you will graduate, and I know you¡¯ll be heading to the military academy next year. Do your best, strive for excellence, and I hope that one day, the soldiers 1 lead can also produce a general!¡± On the night of the 9th, Ji Qinglin called Wang Ye out for a walk after dinner. For the training team, the most leisurely time had arrived. The assessments were over, and tomorrow they would receive their graduation certificates. After completing this process, everyone could return to their original units. ¡°Haha, Captain, you really think highly of me, even mentioning becoming a general!¡± Wang Ye replied with a cheerful smile. ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Don¡¯t have confidence?¡± Ji Qinglin turned and smiled. ¡°Actually, I don¡¯t!¡± Wang Ye replied honestly. Becoming a general in peacetime? Even if Wang Ye had extraordinary abilities, he didn¡¯t have the confidence for that. You could talk about becoming a company commander or battalion commander, and Wang Ye might dare to think about it. But a general? That was incredibly difficult. Of course, Wang Ye definitely had such aspirations. After all, a good soldier should aim to become a general. Wang Ye joined the military with his unique abilities, and even after his rebirth, he willingly devoted himself to the military life, so how could he not have once dreamed of someday achieving the rank of a general himself? However, dreams were just dreams, and until that day came, he dared not boast about it. ¡°Haha, that¡¯s true, becoming a general is incredibly difficult!¡± Ji Qinglin laughed as well. After the laughter, he turned to Wang Ye again, his smile still on his face, and said, ¡°But even if becoming a general is tough, there¡¯s no doubt that you¡¯ll make it to the rank of a division-level officer!¡± Continuing before Wang Ye could respond, he said, ¡°I¡¯ve been teaching you for so long, and you¡¯ve done well in terms of your personal conduct. You¡¯re not arrogant, and you handle relationships with your comrades properly. In terms of leadership, even though you¡¯ve only been in charge of a squad so far, you¡¯ve shown great potential. You have the talent, and you already have some achievements to your name. Once you graduate from the military academy, you¡¯re destined to stand out and won¡¯t be treated like an ordinary graduate!¡± ¡°Hehe, I hope so, but the future is still a long way off!¡± Wang Ye remained calm. The titles of general or division-level officer were still far, far away. Right now, he was just a soldier who hadn¡¯t even completed a year of service. His current focus was on honing himself, making himself exceptionally capable, and then experiencing life at the military academy next year. ¡°Huff, huff-¡± Suddenly, in the darkness of the night, the sound of helicopter rotor blades could be heard overhead. ¡°Hmm?¡± Wang Ye and Ji Qinglin both turned their heads simultaneously. At a glance, Wang Ye saw blinking lights in the southern sky. He couldn¡¯t see the details, but he knew it was a helicopter. ¡°Wang Ye!¡± ¡°Wang Ye!¡± At that moment, someone from the first squad was running and shouting by the side of the sports field. It was a comrade from the squad. ¡°I¡¯m here!¡± Wang Ye shouted back loudly. ¡°Come on, let¡¯s go see what¡¯s going on!¡± Ji Qinglin immediately spoke up and started running. Naturally, Wang Ye followed. In fact, in that moment, Wang Ye had many questions in his mind. What was going on? Why was there a helicopter? And why were they looking for him? A coincidence? Wang Ye couldn¡¯t be sure. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Ji Qinglin ran up to Song Fu and asked directly. ¡°Captain, the company commander came to Wang Ye¡¯s squad and found out that Wang Ye and you were outside, so he sent us to look for you!¡± Song Fu replied. ¡°Did he say what it was about?¡± ¡°No.¡± Ji Qinglin looked at Wang Ye and then at the helicopter clearly flying towards the training team area. ¡°All right, I got it. Go and let the others know not to search anymore; we¡¯ll go back now.¡± He said to Song Fu, then turned to Wang Ye and said, ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± ¡°Okay!¡± Wang Ye responded and had a lot of doubts in his mind, but for now, he kept quiet. He followed Ji Qinglin as they ran back towards the dormitory building. The company commander and the instructor were already standing outside the building. Seeing Wang Ye and Ji Qinglin approaching, the company commander came forward directly, ¡°Come, follow me to meet the Head of Staff!¡± ¡°Head of Staff?¡± Wang Ye couldn¡¯t help feeling a bit helpless. Wang Ye had some suspicions when he saw the helicopter earlier. His regiment didn¡¯t have such equipment. Only the division headquarters did. He had seen it last time. And this time, if it wasn¡¯t for others passing by, finding him again was very likely. But why was he here? Was he trying to recruit him again? Hadn¡¯t he already declined last time? Wang Ye was feeling a bit uneasy. Unlike when he had Wu Jianfeng and others with him, now he was alone. If the Head of Staff ordered him to board the helicopter, what would he do? Watching the company commander¡¯s back as he ran, Wang Ye really didn¡¯t want to follow, but he had no other options at the moment. ¡°All right, stop standing there, let¡¯s go and see!¡± Ji Qinglin pulled Wang Ye along. Reluctantly, Wang Ye could only follow. They returned to the sports field, retracing their steps. And when Wang Ye and the company commander¡¯s group arrived back at the sports field, the helicopter that had been in the air earlier was now parked on the field, and the people on board had already disembarked. Many students from the training team were watching around. Tonight, everyone was free to move around in the camp. Some were lazy and stayed in the dormitories, but many also went outside for a walk. Now that the helicopter had flown over, naturally, the students who saw it would come over to see what was happening. After all, even those from the infantry regiment rarely got to see a helicopter. And everyone was curious about why the helicopter had come here at this time. ¡°Hello, sir!¡± The company commander and instructor, along with Ji Qinglin and Wang Ye, ran up to the helicopter and saluted the Head of Staff who had disembarked. Beside him was a company commander. After the company commander received a call from the Head of Staff, he was instructed to clear a spot on the sports field and use signal batons to guide the helicopter¡¯s landing. The Head of Staff returned the salute and then looked directly at Wang Ye, saying, ¡°Wang Ye, we meet again?¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye stood at attention and replied. He didn¡¯t know what to do now, so he could only play it by ear. ¡°Do you know why I came to find you?¡± The Head of Staff continued to smile. ¡°Report, I don¡¯t know!¡± Wang Ye pretended not to know. ¡°Hehe, it¡¯s okay not to know. Go, you have ten minutes to pack your things and come back!¡± The Head of Staff said with a smile. This time, Wang Ye looked at him and didn¡¯t move. 11 Sir, does my regiment¡¯s commander know about this?¡± Although he was a superior officer, in theory, he should unconditionally follow the orders of his superiors. But at this moment, Wang Ye couldn¡¯t help but ask. Mainly because the Head of Staff was not his direct superior. If Wu Jianfeng had ordered him, he wouldn¡¯t say anything, and he wouldn¡¯t hesitate even if the regiment commander had given the order. But the Head of Staff was another level up, so it was necessary for Wang Ye to ask this question. ¡°He knows. If you¡¯re worried, you can go pack first, and when you come back, I¡¯ll let you use the radio on the plane to contact your regiment commander.¡± Pausing for a moment, the Head of Staff added, ¡°They are currently in training camp. Don¡¯t think I¡¯m tricking you onto the plane; it¡¯s just that you won¡¯t be able to reach them using the camp¡¯s phone.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Wang Ye didn¡¯t say anything else. Although he still had some doubts about the credibility of the Head of Staff¡¯s words, he seemingly had no other choice at the moment. He could only turn around and run. ¡°Old Wang, is the Head of Staff here to see you?¡± Just as they left the sports field, someone ran over to join Wang Ye. It was Du Yitong and a few others. Some of them were already outside and came to see what was happening when they saw the helicopter. Others had been in the squad and were called over by the company commander when Wang Ye was summoned. After the helicopter landed earlier, they didn¡¯t dare to approach. But now that they saw Wang Ye running out, they immediately followed him. ¡°Yeah!¡± Wang Ye nodded at them, then continued, ¡°The Head of Staff wants to take me away, and I can¡¯t refuse. Old Du, when you guys go back tomorrow, tell the company commander about this!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, we¡¯ll definitely tell him!¡± In fact, there was no need to say it. If Wu Jianfeng didn¡¯t know, they would definitely ask when they returned. After all, they were graduating together, and now that Wang Ye was missing, how could he not ask? Maybe he would come over himself to pick Wang Ye up. Of course, they didn¡¯t know the situation here or whether the regiment was aware of it.. Chapter 338 - Chapter 338: A Sudden Separation Chapter 338: A Sudden Separation Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Report!¡± In a desolate and remote mountainous area in Western Guangdong, a large number of tents were scattered around. Wu Jianfeng hurriedly approached one of the large tents, adjusted his hat and attire, then entered with a smile on his face. He saluted the captain, who was smoking and facing away from the tent¡¯s entrance. ¡°Yes,¡± the captain turned around. Seeing Wu Jianfeng, he spoke directly, ¡°Xiao Wu, 1 called you here to discuss something with you.¡± The captain¡¯s serious expression caused the smile on Wu Jianfeng¡¯s face to freeze. Slightly concerned, Wu Jianfeng restrained his smile and asked, ¡°Captain, is there something wrong?¡± Wu Jianfeng hadn¡¯t connected this matter to Wang Ye yet; he thought it might be about something else. ¡°Not exactly,¡± the captain explained, then hesitated for a moment before continuing, ¡°Today, 1 met with the Division Chief and asked him to transfer Wang Ye to the Division¡¯s Reconnaissance Battalion.¡± ¡°Erm¡­¡± Wu Jianfeng was visibly surprised. ¡°Why?¡± Wu Jianfeng blurted out the question. He was starting to feel anxious. He had known for a while that Wang Ye would leave the Fourth Company after completing the training at the Instructor¡¯s Team, and he fully supported that decision. Wang Ye was a great soldier, but precisely because he was outstanding, Wu Jianfeng didn¡¯t want to limit him. In fact, he had never intended to do so. However, wasn¡¯t he supposed to go to the Criminal Investigation Company? Why was he suddenly being reassigned to the Division¡¯s Reconnaissance Battalion? Could he even return from this assignment? Wu Jianfeng felt that this decision had come unexpectedly. The captain looked at Wu Jianfeng and said, ¡°We are currently in a training phase, and during this stage, although we could still send Wang Ye to the reconnaissance platoon, they won¡¯t be able to properly mentor him at this stage. In fact, it¡¯s not suitable for newcomers to join them right now.¡± ¡°This¡­¡± Wu Jianfeng was once again surprised. Then¡­ ¡°Indeed!¡± Wu Jianfeng nodded somewhat helplessly. The Iron Bone Heroes Battalion was in training, and during this period, the entire battalion, except for the border defense companies on duty, was involved. This included the Criminal Investigation Company. During the training, there would be various drills and exercises, and sometimes even marches. Reconnaissance soldiers would be busy during this process and wouldn¡¯t have time to mentor Wang Ye properly. Moreover, it might be best for Wang Ye to return to the Fourth Company during this phase and wait until the training was over before joining the Criminal Investigation Company. So, with the captain¡¯s current arrangement, Wu Jianfeng had nothing more to say. In fact, after a brief moment of contemplation, Wu Jianfeng, although still somewhat reluctant to see Wang Ye go to the Division¡¯s Reconnaissance Battalion, felt a genuine sense of happiness deep down. After all, the Criminal Investigation Company was just a battalion-level unit, with only two platoons of reconnaissance soldiers. The expertise of reconnaissance soldiers in a battalion-level unit couldn¡¯t compare to that of the Division¡¯s Reconnaissance Battalion. If Wang Ye didn¡¯t go to a special forces unit, being a reconnaissance soldier in the Division¡¯s Reconnaissance Battalion was also a good choice. It would lay a better foundation for Wang Ye¡¯s future attendance at the military academy next year. ¡°Alright, I called you here to discuss this matter,¡± the captain began to say, but before he could finish¡­ ¡°Report, Captain! The Head of Staff is calling!¡± Suddenly, from one side of the large tent, the communication soldier, wearing headphones and sitting there, stood up and reported. Glancing at Wu Jianfeng, the captain walked directly over and took the communication device. ¡°Old Wei-¡± ¡°Captain, it¡¯s me, Wang Ye.¡± The captain had just greeted him, but the voice that came from the other end was indeed Wang Ye¡¯s. ¡°Are you on the plane?¡± the captain asked with a smile. He could hear the sound of propellers. ¡°Yes, Captain. The Division Chief came to pick me up, and I¡­¡± ¡°Go with him then. The Criminal Investigation Company in the battalion is currently in training and doesn¡¯t have time to train and mentor you. So, I requested Old Wei, well, that¡¯s the Head of Staff, to bring you to the Division¡¯s Reconnaissance Battalion!¡± ¡°Um¡­¡± This time, it was Wang Ye who was taken aback. He hadn¡¯t expected that he would be sent out willingly, thinking that Old Liu wanted to go home. But now, it turned out that he was being sent out voluntarily. Glancing at the Head of Staff, who was sitting near the door on the opposite side, Wang Ye¡¯s bewildered expression didn¡¯t escape his notice. ii Hehe, how about that? I didn¡¯t trick you onto the plane, did 1?¡± The Head of Staff chuckled. In fact, he had deliberately left it vague earlier. This guy had refused his invitation to fly the plane himself in front of so many people the last time. This time, let¡¯s see if he had the guts to refuse again. He smiled as he looked at Wang Ye. Wang Ye felt somewhat uncomfortable being scrutinized like this. Holding the communication device, he was about to speak, but the voice of the captain on the other end came through again. ¡°When you get to the Reconnaissance Battalion, work hard and don¡¯t embarrass me. Alright, your platoon leader is right here; you can have a few words with him!¡± The next moment, there was the sound of hands changing positions on the microphone, and then, it turned into Wu Jianfeng¡¯s voice. ¡°Wang Ye!¡± ¡°Platoon Leader!¡± Wang Ye hurriedly greeted. ¡°Well¡­ it¡¯s a bit sudden, but¡­ never mind, 1 won¡¯t say anything extra. When you get to the Reconnaissance Battalion, I believe you can do well. Wang Ye, keep it up!¡± Wu Jianfeng seemed to have a lot to say at this moment, but when the words reached his lips, he held back. ¡°Yes, Platoon Leader!¡± Wang Ye responded. He wasn¡¯t like some young guys who would act all reluctant to go and say they wanted to return to the Fourth Company. Listening to the silence on the other end, suddenly, Wang Ye spoke loudly again, ¡°Platoon Leader, no matter where I go, I will always remember that I am the 3,988th soldier of the Iron Blood Fourth Company!¡± At that moment, Wang Ye also felt a bit choked up inside. The sudden parting was a lot to handle. Going to be a reconnaissance soldier was a predetermined decision, but before, Wang Ye hadn¡¯t given it much thought because it was supposed to be in the Battalion¡¯s Criminal Investigation Company. Going there, he would still be stationed in the same location, and when he had free time, he could run over to the Fourth Company and meet his comrades. But now¡­ this sudden call to board the plane and go to the Division¡¯s Reconnaissance Battalion was unexpected. After the competition, Wang Ye hadn¡¯t returned to the Fourth Company. He had been looking forward to seeing his comrades again tomorrow. But now¡­ This departure meant that even though it was said to be a temporary transfer, Wang Ye knew very well that he might not have a chance to return to the Iron Bone Heroes Battalion anytime soon. ¡°Alright, I¡¯m hanging up!¡± The voice on the other end clearly had a different tone. Holding the communication device in his hand, Wang Ye was momentarily stunned. On the other side, the Head of Staff didn¡¯t disturb Wang Ye. The helicopter¡¯s pilot didn¡¯t say anything either. But after just two or three seconds, the Head of Staff smiled again at Wang Ye and said, ¡°Well, soldiers can¡¯t be unaccustomed to farewells. Besides, you¡¯re just going to the Reconnaissance Battalion, and it¡¯s a temporary transfer. Who knows, if 1 ever find you annoying, I might just kick you back!¡± Wang Ye looked at the Head of Staff but remained silent. He quietly handed the communication device back to the pilot in front of him. Then he took his seat opposite the Head of Staff. ¡°Alright, take off!¡± The Head of Staff said to the pilot in front of him. The helicopter¡¯s rotor had been in a running state, but it had remained stationary on the field. After the Head of Staff finished speaking, the helicopter finally began to lift off. ¡°Wang Ye, do your best!¡± ¡°Goodbye!¡± Once the helicopter was at a safe distance, Ji Qinglin, Du Yitong, and the others were all shouting and waving. Wang Ye saw them, but at this moment, he didn¡¯t respond. ¡°Hmm-!¡± Wang Ye let out a muffled hum as he grabbed the side of the seat. He felt his blood rushing to his feet, and he felt slightly uncomfortable. This was the first time in his two lifetimes that he had ridden in a helicopter. Hehe, are you scared?¡± The Head of Staff across from him chuckled. Wang Ye looked at him and then released his grip on the seat. ¡°Not scared, just my first time riding one!¡± Wang Ye was, after all, emotionally mature, and although he still had some complex emotions inside, he could control himself well. The Head of Staff¡¯s smile didn¡¯t diminish. ¡°It¡¯s just a helicopter. You¡¯re going to be a reconnaissance soldier, so you¡¯ll have to get used to it. You¡¯ll have plenty of opportunities to ride in one in the future!¡± Wang Ye looked at him but remained silent. In fact, if it weren¡¯t for the fact that he had just joined the army, Wang Ye would have definitely given him a disapproving look right now. Was he still acting like a rookie who had just arrived at the Armed Forces Department? What a joke. He was going to the Reconnaissance Battalion, not the Helicopter Squadron. He wasn¡¯t becoming a pilot, so there wouldn¡¯t be many opportunities for him to ride in these things regularly. At this moment, Wang Ye remembered the night he first arrived at the Armed Forces Department. The veteran soldiers who received the new recruits and were asked whether the unit had tanks and whether they could touch them, they had bragged and promised that not only could they touch them, but they could also drive them¡­ ii Hehe, what¡¯s with that expression?¡± The Head of Staff still had a cheerful look on his face. Seeing Wang Ye looking somewhat oppressed now, he couldn¡¯t help but want to laugh. This guy, when he had gone to find him at the Armed Forces Department, had hidden in a tracked armored vehicle, and he had directly refused him. Last time, he had also been in the limelight during the competition. And now¡­ To be honest, Wang Ye was indeed a bit impressive, otherwise he would have definitely greeted the reconnaissance soldiers and had them put on a show for Wang Ye. Of course, now it might not be possible to put on a show. But as for Wang Ye¡¯s destination, he had already decided. He would go to the Second Company. Yeap¡­ the reconnaissance platoon that had attacked the Iron Bones Hero Regiment last time. In the other companies, Wang Ye, the guy who had broken the military district¡¯s record and made a name for himself on the battlefield, even though everyone knew he was a new recruit with less than a year of service, no one would dare to mess with him. In fact, they might even warmly welcome him into their companies. But the Second Company was different. Last time, Wang Ye had given some of them a hard lesson. He had even broken some eggs for them because he had the rank of Private at that time. Afterward, some people in the entire company had nightmares and were grinding their teeth, calling out Wang Ye¡¯s name in their sleep. Sending Wang Ye to the Second Company was a good choice. They weren¡¯t easy to deal with, and sending Wang Ye in there was a way to challenge them. If the Second Company couldn¡¯t handle it, then they would have to train. If the Second Company had what it took, then they could train Wang Ye. In any case, it was something the Head of Staff was happy to see. At this moment, as Wang Ye looked at the Head of Staff¡¯s smile, he inexplicably felt a chill in his heart.. Chapter 339 - Chapter 339: If Youre Not Enemies You Wont Meet Chapter 339: If You¡¯re Not Enemies You Won¡¯t Meet Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The helicopter only flew in the sky for about twenty minutes. In the middle of the night, looking down from the sky, you could only see occasional lights below. Nothing else was visible. As the helicopter descended, Wang Ye continued to survey the situation outside. This should be the direct subordinate helicopter squadron of the division. There were also other armed helicopters parked around. But the number was quite small. It seemed like there were only five or six in total. ¡°Let¡¯s go, get off!¡± When the aircraft landed, the chief of staff looked at Wang Ye and said. Then he got off the aircraft first. Wang Ye picked up his bag and quickly followed. ¡°Keep up!¡± Without any delay, after getting off the plane, although someone saluted the chief of staff, he just returned the salute and let them do their own thing. Now with Wang Ye in tow, he walked towards a jeep parked not far away. Seeing the chief of staff approaching, some soldiers had already opened the car door. The chief of staff got in directly. ¡°Get in! ¡°Yes!¡± After Wang Ye responded, he got in with his bag. He was unfamiliar with the place and had no autonomy right now. He would do whatever the chief of staff asked him to do. Soon, the vehicle started. After leaving the airfield, it drove for two or three minutes within the camp. Finally, after leaving the camp gate and driving on the mountainous road outside, it took another ten minutes or so. It was almost 8:30 when the car finally drove into another camp gate. The vehicle drove for a while within this camp and stopped directly in front of a building. ¡°Well-disciplined! Capable of winning battles!¡± Wang Ye saw the prominent characters hanging upstairs at a glance. Obviously, this was a company¡¯s dormitory building. In fact, there were some soldiers moving around in the vicinity. When Wang Ye followed the chief of staff out of the car, he also saw people inside the building moving about. Today was Saturday, and even reconnaissance units rested on Saturday nights. After all, during the National Day holiday, the military didn¡¯t rest until the 7th. They had started training a while ago, so having a break on this weekend was normal. As soon as Wang Ye got out of the car, he saw two people rushing out of a room on the first floor. ¡°Good evening, sir!¡± The second company commander and the instructor came forward together. At this moment, as they saluted, they also looked a bit stunned when they saw Wang Ye. What¡¯s going on? Why is Wang Ye here? They had no idea that the chief of staff was going to pick up Wang Ye. The chief of staff hadn¡¯t told them in advance. ¡°Hehe, Wang Ye, you all know each other, right!¡± The chief of staff pointed to Wang Ye, who had put down his bag. ¡°Good evening, sirs!¡± Wang Ye saluted the two of them. Since he didn¡¯t know their names, he just called them ¡°sirs.¡± The second company commander and the instructor looked at Wang Ye and their faces were clearly still puzzled. ¡°Sir, this is¡­¡± the second company commander hesitated. At this moment, some reconnaissance soldiers who had come out to stroll around were all watching. In fact, at this moment, the atmosphere in the building had become a bit heated. ¡°Oh my god, Wang Gang, come and see, Wang Ye is here!¡± At the entrance of a dormitory room, someone ran in and quickly shouted in a hushed voice. ¡°Wang Ye has graduated from the training camp, and the division has arranged for him to come to your second company for a period of learning!¡± The chief of staff spoke directly. After saying this, the chief of staff looked at the two of them and said again, ¡°Well, it¡¯s a temporary assignment, but you don¡¯t need to treat him as a temporary assignment. Just treat him as a new recruit in your second company!¡± ¡°All! This¡­¡± The second company commander¡¯s mind felt a bit chaotic for a moment. In fact, if it were someone else, any soldier, if they were too subpar, he might directly decline, or even tell the chief of staff that he would only accept them after they passed an assessment. But if it were a highly skilled soldier, like one who had achieved a ranking in previous competitions, he would be more than willing to accept them, and might even thank the chief of staff with a smile. After all, everyone liked a good soldier, especially in their reconnaissance company. Every year, they competed to recruit the best soldiers, and the company commanders were always eager to get their hands on them. But this time, it was Wang Ye. At this moment, he really didn¡¯t know what to say. They liked good soldiers, but eccentric ones were a different story. This was the guy who broke the division¡¯s record in the 5-kilometer run, shattered the military district¡¯s record in the 400 meters, and excelled in all other events in the division-level competitions. Looking at the chief of staff¡¯s smile, he began to suspect if it was because of that embarrassing incident when they attacked the Iron Bones Hero Regiment that the chief of staff was displeased with him. Otherwise, why would they bring in an eccentric like this for no apparent reason? And treat him as a new recruit? If he¡¯s a new recruit, what about us old soldiers? How can we compete with him? At this moment, the second company commander was feeling annoyed, wanting to refuse but lacking an excuse. An assessment? Come on, does this guy even need one? Wang Ye, at this moment, was also looking at the captain in front of him. He could sense that the captain seemed to be somewhat resistant to him. But he didn¡¯t say anything. He was just a soldier. Just follow orders. At this moment, Wang Ye still didn¡¯t know that he had been assigned to a company that had clashed with him in the past, even though there were people around, he didn¡¯t recognize anyone. Firstly, there weren¡¯t many reconnaissance soldiers he had seen the last time. Secondly, among those he had seen last time, they either had makeup on or were wearing camouflage paint on their faces. In this situation, even if they appeared in front of Wang Ye now, he wouldn¡¯t be able to recognize them without careful scrutiny. ¡°Alright, enough of this and that. Wang Ye, he¡¯s your responsibility now!¡± The chief of staff didn¡¯t say much and left after dropping this statement, heading back to the car. ¡°Chief!¡± At this moment, Wang Ye called him to a halt. The chief of staff turned back. Wang Ye hurriedly spoke, ¡°Chief, I haven¡¯t received my graduation certificate from the training camp yet, and I¡¯m still wearing the trainee shoulder insignia!¡± Wang Ye felt a bit helpless. Although the training camp assessment had ended, the graduation ceremony was scheduled for tomorrow. Now, he couldn¡¯t attend the graduation ceremony, didn¡¯t have his graduation certificate, and, most importantly, he was still wearing the trainee shoulder insignia. During the previous competition, Kang Hua had said that he had become a ¡°Second Crutch,¡± and he had mentioned it again during the awards ceremony. But after he had the ¡°First Crutch¡± insignia removed back then, he had been consistently wearing the trainee shoulder insignia. ¡°I¡¯ll have someone bring it over tomorrow!¡± The chief of staff looked at Wang Ye and said with a smile, then got back into the car. Wang Ye felt a bit helpless, but the chief of staff closed the car door, and the vehicle started and left directly. Turning his head, Wang Ye looked at the two captains in front of him and the soldiers gathering around. ¡°Damn, it¡¯s really him!¡± ¡°Damn it, how did he come here?¡± ¡°Looking at his appearance, he¡¯s not here to serve in our second company, is he?¡± ¡°Good heavens!¡± At the entrance of the hallway, many people ran down at this moment. ¡°What are you doing, what are you doing? Is this a vegetable market? Why did you all come running down? Acting all idle, huh? Well, those of you who just came down and those surrounding, head to the training ground and run for an hour!¡± The second company commander was already quite frustrated inside, and now, seeing these chattering guys around him, he immediately turned and shouted. In an instant, some of the people who had been running down hastily applied the brakes. But those who had already come out suddenly felt their scalps tingle and even had the urge to hit someone. Who the hell just called us down? Now it¡¯s great, they just called us down and told us to run for an hour. Damn it, it¡¯s Saturday, and we didn¡¯t even get a break during the day. We could only have some free time after dinner. Now that we finally have a little break, we¡¯re told to run for an hour. This is ridiculous! However, no one dared to resist. Although they felt like their teeth were aching, under the stern gaze of the second company commander, they turned around and headed to the training ground together. Wang Ye watched this scene with slight astonishment. This reconnaissance company is tough! They don¡¯t even measure the run by kilometers, they just go by hours. Soon, the surroundings quieted down. There were still people inside the building, but they didn¡¯t dare to show their heads, at most they peeked out from the windows. And in front of Wang Ye, there were only the two captains. ¡°Let¡¯s go, follow me for now!¡± Looking at Wang Ye, the second company commander, who hadn¡¯t said anything until now, smiled and spoke as he gestured for Wang Ye to follow. There was no way around it; the die had been cast, and the chief of staff had left him behind. In this situation, whether they wanted Wang Ye or not, they had to accept him. The second company commander didn¡¯t say anything, but he turned as well. Wang Ye followed the two of them, not going upstairs but directly through the door they had just come out of. ¡°Do you want some water?¡± The captain who had called Wang Ye to follow him walked over to the water dispenser. ¡°Thank you, sir!¡± Wang Ye didn¡¯t decline, as he had used a cup to pour some water. ¡°As a reconnaissance soldier, you must always remain vigilant. Can you just drink water given to you by a stranger?¡± Very suddenly, as Wang Ye was about to take a sip with a smile, the second company commander, who had just lit a cigarette, glanced at him and said these words. Instantly, Wang Ye¡¯s hand holding the cup froze. At that moment, Wang Ye was speechless. ¡°Alright, alright, Lao Jiang, smoke your cigarette!¡± The captain who was pouring water for Wang Ye smiled and said as he looked at Wang Ye. Then he looked at Wang Ye again and said, ¡°Go ahead and drink. I¡¯m not a stranger; we¡¯re going to be brothers in the same trench from now on.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Wang Ye smiled and responded, no longer hesitating, and downed the glass of water in one gulp. At that moment, Wang Ye couldn¡¯t help but mutter to himself internally. ¡°I¡¯ve drunk it, do you dare to poison me? Seriously, even if you want to assert your authority, can¡¯t you find a better way? I just arrived, and you put on this sour face. Who are you trying to impress?¡± Wang Ye did feel a bit resentful. Since he enlisted, when has he ever been treated like this? Up to this point, Wang Ye still hadn¡¯t realized that this company had a history with him. After watching Wang Ye finish his water, the captain smiled again and spoke, ¡°Let me introduce myself. I¡¯m the instructor of the second company, my name is Rong Dongfeng, and this is the company commander of the second company, Jiang Nan.¡± He pointed to the captain who was smoking and introduced him. ¡°Instructor, hello!¡± Wang Ye saluted, then turned and maintained a saluting posture as he looked at the captain who was smoking and said, ¡°Company commander, hello!¡± ¡°Okay, you don¡¯t need to salute!¡± The instructor smiled and said, then looked at the company commander. ¡°Where should we assign Wang Ye?¡± The company commander asked, looking over. Having smoked half a cigarette in several puffs, he looked at Wang Ye and suddenly asked, ¡°Do you know why I¡¯m treating you like this?¡± He didn¡¯t respond to the instructor¡¯s words; instead, he asked this question directly. ¡°I don¡¯t know!¡± Wang Ye answered truthfully. He was actually wondering¡­ ¡°Do you remember the inter-unit training exercise your division conducted earlier this year?¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Wang Ye¡¯s eyes widened instantly. He stared at the captain. At that moment, Wang Ye internally cursed the chief of staff who had just left in three words. What was he trying to do? The division¡¯s reconnaissance battalion has three reconnaissance companies, right? Why did he have to send him here? This was asking for trouble! ¡°Do you remember?¡± the company commander repeated. Wang Ye didn¡¯t speak; he didn¡¯t know what to say. At that moment, Wang Ye was a bit speechless. In fact, at this moment, Wang Ye had a feeling similar to when he went to the Criminal Investigation Company to find Wan Baojiang back in the day. He entered the Criminal Investigation Company building, knocked on the door of the Discipline Platoon, and saw a row of white-capped soldiers. He had entered the enemy¡¯s lair! If he remembered correctly, he had helped them crack a case back then, and they must remember him. And if he recalled correctly, they had also mocked those two reconnaissance soldiers back then¡­ Now, Wang Ye just hoped that he wouldn¡¯t be assigned to their platoon later. Otherwise, it would be really awkward.. Chapter 340 - Chapter 340: Joining the Recognaissance Company Chapter 340: Joining the Recognaissance Company Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In the office, the atmosphere suddenly became a bit awkward. Wang Ye didn¡¯t know what to say. Now he understood why the platoon leader acted this way when he first arrived. It¡¯s like meeting an old enemy! Jiang Nan looked at Wang Ye and said, ¡°I don¡¯t know why the chief of staff decided to assign you to our platoon. But since you¡¯re here, I have no choice but to accept it. As for which squad to join, 1 think you probably don¡¯t know anyone on our side either. How about this, I¡¯ll call some people down, and you can take a look at which squad you¡¯d like to join. What do you think?¡± Jiang Nan didn¡¯t force Wang Ye to go to a particular squad, and he didn¡¯t immediately assign him to the squad where Wang Ye had helped break the eggs for those two soldiers. Instead, he let Wang Ye choose for himself. It must be said that although Jiang Nan¡¯s expression wasn¡¯t good right now, the treatment he offered was still quite good. ¡°Alright!¡± Wang Ye nodded in agreement. Wang Ye didn¡¯t hesitate either. He was afraid that if he was too polite now, Jiang Nan might casually assign him to a squad, or worse, directly put him in the squad with those two soldiers he had helped before. What if that happened? Although Wang Ye wasn¡¯t afraid, it would definitely be awkward if he ended up in a squad like that. ¡°Sounds good!¡± With a nod, Jiang Nan went out with the whistle in his hand. ¡°Huhu!¡± ¡°Upstairs, come down for assembly!¡± Outside, as soon as Jiang Nan went out, he blew the whistle to call the soldiers. Inside the room, the instructor looked at Wang Ye and smiled, ¡°Don¡¯t blame the platoon leader, he probably feels embarrassed to see you again, after all, you know what happened back then!¡± ¡°Hehe! I didn¡¯t expect to come to the Second Company myself!¡± Wang Ye smiled awkwardly, but in his heart, he once again cursed the chief of staff. ¡°Haha, since you¡¯re here, well, we¡¯re going out too. You can choose a squad by yourself later!¡± After the instructor finished speaking, he walked out of the room. Immediately, Wang Ye hurriedly picked up his bag and followed. At the same time. Outside, soldiers were quickly running out of the corridor. There weren¡¯t many people left. Previously, there were at least dozens of people who were sent by Jiang Nan to run, so now there might not even be enough people for a full squad coming down for assembly. Currently, Wang Ye followed the instructor to one side, and under the command of a platoon leader, they quickly formed a line in front of Jiang Nan. ¡°Each squad, reorganize the formation as a squad!¡± Jiang Nan gave the order directly. Immediately, the formation in front of Jiang Nan started to move. Several officers walked out, and the remaining soldiers began to reorganize. In no time, there were eight squads in front of Jiang Nan. The largest squad had five members, while the smallest had only two. Wait, scratch that, the smallest squad was empty. Because there were only eight squads here, according to the standard organization of a basic platoon with three squads in a platoon, this was clearly not right. Of course, at this moment, Wang Ye didn¡¯t know whether this reconnaissance platoon itself had only eight squads in its organization. He didn¡¯t ask, he just watched. At this moment, Jiang Nan also looked at Wang Ye. ¡°Take your pick, any squad is fine, it¡¯s up to you!¡± Wang Ye looked around, and at this moment, the soldiers in the formation were also looking at him, with some even winking at him. Although Wang Ye had embarrassed the Second Company before. But it was just a minor incident. The ones who felt really uncomfortable were those two soldiers who had their eggs broken by Wang Ye and their squad leader. Other squad leaders wouldn¡¯t be too uncomfortable, and they wouldn¡¯t be unclear about the situation at this moment. Wang Ye¡¯s arrival, from the current situation, seemed to be a fait accompli. In this situation. If Wang Ye goes to another squad, he will definitely have to endure additional training. Instead of that, it¡¯s better to stay in his own squad. At least, in his own squad, Wang Ye¡¯s performance will also reflect on the squad as a whole, and as a squad leader, he will certainly benefit from any success Wang Ye achieves. Well¡­ to put it simply, in everyone¡¯s eyes, Wang Ye may be a weirdo, a symbol of suffering and torment, but at the same time, he¡¯s also a big asset. Think about the previous competition. That guy showed off so much, if he were in his own squad, as the squad leader, it would definitely be a sure thing to win the year-end evaluation, right? ¡°This one then!¡± Wang Ye pointed his finger. It was the squad closest to him. He took a look, there were four people in this squad, and there didn¡¯t seem to be any familiar faces inside. Mainly, the guy in the squad had just winked at him. Wang Ye felt that he probably wasn¡¯t the squad leader of the soldiers he had offended earlier. ¡°Hehe, okay, Wang Ye, I¡¯m the squad leader of Squad One, my name is An Ping, welcome to join Squad One!¡± Without waiting for Jiang Nan to speak, the squad leader at the head of the squad immediately smiled and spoke to Wang Ye. In the next moment, he stepped out of the formation and helped Wang Ye with his bag. Seeing this, Jiang Nan felt a bit awkward and a bit annoyed. ¡°That groveling bastard!¡± In his heart, Jiang Nan couldn¡¯t help but mutter. Isn¡¯t it just Wang Ye? Doesn¡¯t he know that he had a conflict with his own squad earlier? I just gave him a hard time earlier, and now with his current appearance, where should I put my face? Feeling a bit frustrated, but at this moment, the instructor looked at him and smiled, then said to Wang Ye and Squad Leader An Ping, ¡°Alright, since Wang Ye is going to Squad One, An Ping, take good care of Wang Ye, okay?¡± ¡°Yes! i promise to complete the mission!¡± Squad Leader An Ping had just taken Wang Ye¡¯s bag, and when he heard the instructor¡¯s words, he immediately smiled and saluted the instructor. ¡°Alright, everyone, let¡¯s applaud and welcome Wang Ye to join our Second Platoon!¡± At this point, the instructor spoke to the others standing over there. ¡°Clap~clap~clap~¡± Applause rang out. Then, Wang Ye followed Squad Leader An Ping, who had forcefully helped him with his bag, and returned to the back of the formation of his squad. ¡°Dismiss!¡± Watching Wang Ye join the squad, Jiang Nan didn¡¯t say any other words. With just two words, he directly disbanded the formation. As he spoke, he turned and walked back towards the office. The instructor smiled at his behavior and then looked at Wang Ye. He nodded at Wang Ye, and then didn¡¯t say anything more. He and a few other platoon leaders who had just stepped out of formation followed Jiang Nan¡¯s pace. Wang Ye wasn¡¯t a true newbie, and Squad Leader An Ping could tell by his demeanor that there was no way anyone would dare to bully Wang Ye. If that¡¯s the case, why say anything? For now, they would leave it at that, and any other matters could be discussed later, at least after the run. Suddenly, the cadre members left, and the formations of the other squads loosened, but they didn¡¯t leave. They were all looking in Wang Ye¡¯s direction. ¡°Alright, what are you all looking at? Doesn¡¯t Wang Ye know you?¡± At this moment, Squad Leader An Ping shouted to the soldiers from the other squads. After saying that, he turned back to Wang Ye and smiled, ¡°Come on, Wang Ye, let¡¯s go upstairs!¡± He picked up Wang Ye¡¯s bag. Wang Ye nodded with a smile, ¡°Alright, thanks, Squad Leader!¡± ¡°No need to thank me, from now on, we¡¯re all brothers in the same squad!¡± Squad Leader An Ping grinned, and some of the other three members of Squad One either remained silent or chuckled. But regardless of their reactions, Wang Ye immediately followed Squad Leader An Ping upstairs. Yes, after the disbandment, the others remained standing without moving, just watching Wang Ye follow Squad Leader An Ping upstairs. Of course, the three remaining members of Squad One also followed. On the second floor, the dormitory on the far left facing south. Wang Ye followed An Ping inside. ¡°Come on, Wang Ye, it just so happens that the lower bunk in my bed is empty. I¡¯ll give you that one, and I¡¯ll sleep on the upper bunk. Wait a moment, I¡¯ll move my bedding!¡± In a reconnaissance company, they actually slept in bunk beds, which surprised Wang Ye. But now, hearing An Ping¡¯s words, Wang Ye quickly stepped forward and stopped him from moving his backpack. Hey, Squad Leader, there¡¯s no need. I can sleep on the upper bunk just fine!¡± He wasn¡¯t a real newbie. In the military, generally speaking, some squads would have veterans sleep on the upper bunk to take care of the new recruits, as a kind gesture. Of course, that was usually for other veterans. The squad leader¡¯s position was usually on the lower bunk near the door for ease of management. And An Ping¡¯s bed was like that too. However, An Ping thought that Wang Ye wouldn¡¯t be completely unaware of social norms. Understanding human relationships was still important. At this moment, Wang Ye took his backpack and tossed it onto the upper bunk. Now, when Wang Ye took his backpack and tossed it onto the upper bunk, he smiled at An Ping and said, ¡°Actually, the upper bunk is quite comfortable, and the lower bunk can be a bit cramped. Squad Leader, just let me sleep on the upper bunk!¡± ¡°Hehe, alright then!¡± Seeing Wang Ye say that, An Ping didn¡¯t refuse. He turned to look at the other three soldiers who had come in with them. Then, he spoke to Wang Ye again, ¡°Wang Ye, don¡¯t rush to settle in. Come on, let¡¯s introduce you to your fellow squad members!¡± ¡°Yes! Wang Ye smiled and nodded, then turned to the other three soldiers and saluted, ¡°Hello, Squad Leaders!¡± Surprisingly, all three of them were non-commissioned officers. One was from the second batch, and the other two were from the first batch, in addition to Squad Leader An Ping, who was also from the second batch. Wang Ye didn¡¯t know the remaining soldiers in the squad, but by now, he had already noticed something. In the Division Reconnaissance Battalion, the proportion of non-commissioned officers was quite high. When he looked outside earlier, he hardly saw any lower-ranked soldiers. Most of them were non-commissioned officers. Of course, in the previous wave of arrivals, there seemed to be more lower-ranked soldiers. People were more enthusiastic when it came to spectating¡­ ¡°Hello, Wang Ye, I¡¯m the Squad Leader for Squad One¡¯s Prisoner Capture Team, my name is Cai Huayu,¡± the second batch soldier who came in first greeted with a smile. ¡°Hehe, Wang Ye, just call him ¡®rookie,¡¯ it¡¯s easy to remember!¡± At this moment, another first batch soldier next to him chuckled and added. Immediately, Cai Mingyu kicked him quickly in the butt. Well¡­not too hard. ¡°Don¡¯t be disrespectful!¡± Cai Mingyu gave him a stern look. After scolding him with a laugh, he turned to Wang Ye again and said, ¡°Don¡¯t mind him, you can call me ¡®Hawk.¡¯ I¡¯m the one who soars in the sky and is always ready to capture prey!¡± ¡°Yes, Squad Leader!¡± Wang Ye replied with a smile. At this moment, Wang Ye was actually a bit surprised again in his heart. As soon as he entered the Reconnaissance Platoon, he came into contact with a position he had never encountered before. Prison Capture Team. It sounded quite impressive! ¡°Hehe, Wang Ye, hello, I¡¯m Qiu Shuang. As for my role, I¡¯m the Firepower Suppression Specialist.¡± The first batch soldier who had received a kick earlier introduced himself with a smile. ¡°Hello, Squad Leader Qiu!¡± Wang Ye smiled and responded to him again. ¡°Firepower Suppression Specialist? Just means he shoots a machine gun!¡± Cai Huayu teased him. Then, the first batch soldier who had just been kicked introduced himself. Finally, An Ping had a few words with Wang Ye again. Squad One currently had nine people, and with Wang Ye, they totaled ten. But right now, there were still five of them running freely on the training ground.. Chapter 341 - Chapter 341: Fate! Fate Chapter 341: Fate! Fate Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Damn. So unlucky!¡± Wang Ye was tidying up his bed with some comrades from his platoon when he heard someone on the playground cursing and grumbling. ¡°Sigh, isn¡¯t that the case! How did he end up here? Could it be because I didn¡¯t wear red underwear in my zodiac year? Damn, this is really unbelievable!¡± If Wang Ye were here right now and listening carefully, he would definitely recognize these two guys. These two guys were the ones he helped break the eggs back then. Although their faces were not covered in egg yolks now, Wang Ye had a good memory. Of course, he couldn¡¯t come over here now. ¡°By the way, which platoon is he assigned to? I hope he didn¡¯t come to our second platoon,¡± someone added at the side. They didn¡¯t run together, in fact, everyone on the playground was running together now. However, the person who spoke next to them was also from their platoon. As soon as they heard this, the two guys who Wang Ye had helped break the eggs had a sudden change of expression. No, if he comes to our platoon, then there¡¯s no way we can live our days in peace. I don¡¯t want to see him parading around in front of me with the rank of a private every day!¡± ¡°Haha, he¡¯s already been promoted twice, he¡¯s not just a private anymore!¡± Someone in front turned around and laughed. ¡°Nonsense, it¡¯s ail the same, he just got promoted early, and he hasn¡¯t even been in the army for a year!¡± ¡°All, we¡¯re in trouble now. Look, as soon as he arrives, our lovely weekend turns into an hour of running on the playground. By the way, we better not have a day off tomorrow!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t jinx it, don¡¯t say that. I¡¯ve been tired all week, and I¡¯m hoping to have a good rest tomorrow and call my girlfriend!¡± ¡°Spit, everything was fine when we ran together, and now you¡¯re talking about a girlfriend. Be careful, I¡¯ll make you carry me on your back while running!¡± There was no supervision on the playground, even though it was supposed to be an hour of running, everyone kept running without slacking off. But their mouths didn¡¯t stop. Anyway, for them, as reconnaissance soldiers, running for an hour was nothing out of the ordinary. Moreover, it was just running without equipment, and they hadn¡¯t been running for long yet. Talking didn¡¯t disrupt their running rhythm at all. In fact, while they were talking about Wang Ye, in the battalion¡¯s office, several platoon leaders and deputy platoon leaders were also discussing Wang Ye with Jiang Nan and the instructor. However, their discussion was not about the same topic. ¡°It seems like the commander really remembers what happened at the beginning of the year,¡± said a lieutenant in the company office with a bitter smile. After speaking, he looked at everyone around him and added, ¡°It¡¯s really unlucky. Why did we end up doing such a thankless job within the battalion back then?¡± Jiang Nan glanced at him, and his face, while smoking, clearly showed frustration. ¡°Enough, why are you talking about this? The more we talk about it, the more annoying it gets!¡± Jiang Nan muttered. What happened at the beginning of the year was essentially a matter of sacrificing oneself for the greater good. However, the other two companies were not on the base at that time, so their second company happened to take on this mission. But now¡­ At this moment, the instructor spoke with a smile, ¡°It shouldn¡¯t be that serious. I think it¡¯s just the chief of staff¡¯s peculiar taste. But it may not be a bad thing either. Wang Ye doesn¡¯t really have much grudge against us. This time, his visit can be an opportunity to enhance our unit¡¯s discipline and training level!¡± After saying this, he looked at Jiang Nan again and said, ¡°They say Wang Ye has a fast learning ability. He¡¯s only been in the platoon for a few months, and I heard he can already operate infantry fighting vehicles. I¡¯ll talk to the platoon leader later, and we should teach him everything he needs to know. If he really has strong learning abilities, we can use him to motivate our soldiers. So they don¡¯t think they¡¯re the top dogs, and he¡¯s just the second in command. Strengthening our unit like this will be a good thing for the next inter-company competition; maybe we can beat the first and third companies!¡± ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go with that,¡± Jiang Nan nodded. At this point, there was no use in saying more. Regardless of the chief of staff¡¯s intentions, and regardless of the fact that Wang Ye, a private, had broken his eggs and subjected him to ridicule from the other two platoon leaders for so long, now that Wang Ye had been assigned to their platoon, they had to let go of these grievances. Starting from what was most beneficial to their own platoon, making good use of Wang Ye was the right course of action. ¡°Beep beep-¡± ¡°Assembly!¡± At 9:30, the dormitory lights were turned off. But the others hadn¡¯t returned yet, and at that moment, the sound of a whistle came from downstairs. Let¡¯s go, downstairs!¡± In the first platoon¡¯s dormitory, several soldiers who had been sitting on their beds chatting quickly got up. Wang Ye naturally followed suit. They hurried downstairs. Once downstairs, Wang Ye noticed that those who had been running had not only returned but were still downstairs. They quickly formed up. Although it was Wang Ye¡¯s first time, with An Ping¡¯s guidance, he quickly found a suitable position in the first row by height and stood in place. ¡°Attention! At ease¡­ Right face¡­ Call the roll! The duty officer organized the formation, and after all personnel quickly reported their numbers, Wang Ye, standing in the first row, instantly knew the total number of soldiers in the entire reconnaissance platoon. Excluding the platoon leader and the instructor, there were a total of ninety-one soldiers in the formation, including the duty officer in front of them. Hmm¡­ this count might be missing the kitchen staff. ¡°Wang Ye!¡± After the duty officer finished reporting the numbers, Jiang Nan directly called out Wang Ye¡¯s name. Here! ¡°Fall out! ¡°Yes! After loudly responding, Wang Ye took a step forward. ¡°Right face.¡± Following the command, Wang Ye turned to face all the soldiers of the second platoon in front of him. Behind him, Jiang Nan spoke again. ¡°Everyone, you should all know him. I won¡¯t talk about his glorious achievements. What I want to tell you now is¡­ Starting today, Wang Ye officially joins our second platoon, first squad. And starting today, Wang Ye is also a member of our division¡¯s directly affiliated reconnaissance platoon!¡± There was silence among those facing Wang Ye. Jiang Nan spoke again, ¡°Let¡¯s give him a warm welcome with applause!¡± At this moment, applause rang out once more. When the applause died down, Jiang Nan spoke again. ¡°Alright, there¡¯s nothing else. Dismiss. It¡¯s already lights out, and there won¡¯t be any night training tonight. Rest early.¡± The main reason Jiang Nan called everyone down this time was to let Wang Ye meet the other members of the second platoon and to formally announce Wang Ye¡¯s inclusion in the second platoon. After the dismissal, Wang Ye noticed that some people were still staring at him without moving. Looking in their direction, it was in the diagonal front. Wang Ye¡¯s eyes flashed with a hint of curiosity, and in just a couple of seconds, he smiled and nodded at these two individuals. Immediately, the two non-commissioned officers¡¯ faces turned dark, and they walked away with scowls. ¡°Hehe, recognized them?¡± An Ping walked over, smiling. He had seen the scene just now. ¡°Squad leader, are they the ones?¡± Wang Ye whispered. ¡°Yes!¡± An Ping nodded, then looked at the others. After the soldiers from the other squads had gone upstairs, he spoke to the members of his squad who were with him. ¡°Let¡¯s go upstairs too!¡± Wang Ye followed. At this moment, as they climbed the stairs, Wang Ye was actually sizing up the other members of his squad. There was someone who looked vaguely familiar. But right now, Wang Ye wasn¡¯t sure. However, when he returned to the dormitory, Wang Ye knew for sure. His feeling was correct; he had indeed encountered his old ¡°enemies.¡± Although their encounter back then had been a brief moment, and the other person had painted himself as a pregnant woman lying there, Wang Ye was sure it was him based on the initiative he had taken and the first words he had spoken. ¡°Well, we meet again!¡± In the dormitory, the reconnaissance soldier who had been discovered by Wang Ye back then looked at Wang Ye and smiled. At this moment, he appeared to be genuinely interested in Wang Ye. They still didn¡¯t know how they had been exposed until now. Wang Ye hadn¡¯t revealed it on the spot, and Wu Jianfeng hadn¡¯t told them the reason afterward. So at this moment, when they saw Wang Ye, they were eager to ask how they had been exposed. Of course, they had some guesses and felt that Wang Ye might have noticed it. After all, it was Wang Ye who had opened the car door for inspection back then. ¡°Hehe!¡± Wang Ye smiled awkwardly. He didn¡¯t expect that he would still remember the excuse he casually made back then. At this moment, another member of the second squad spoke up with a smile, ¡°What a coincidence! Wang Ye, who would have thought that in such a short time, you would become our comrade in the same squad!¡± Hehe, yeah!¡± Wang Ye still smiled awkwardly. This person, he didn¡¯t recognize, but Wang Ye guessed that he should be one of the other individuals in the car back then. However, when he initiated the conversation like that, it was definitely him. Huh? What¡¯s going on? Fuck. Do you guys know each other?¡± Qiu Shuang spoke up. Wide-eyed, Qiu Shuang looked around and then said in surprise, ¡°You two weren¡¯t exposed by Wang Ye back then, were you?¡± This caught the attention of everyone in the dormitory. Even the squad leader, An Ping, was stunned. In his heart, he couldn¡¯t help but exclaim, ¡°What the heck!¡± Wang Gang smiled and said, ¡°Hehe, it¡¯s very likely. Wang Ye, why don¡¯t you tell us how we were exposed back then? We¡¯re curious!¡± Wang Gang¡¯s smile didn¡¯t seem fake. The main reason was that they hadn¡¯t been humiliated back then, unlike the two from the second squad who had been pointed at and ridiculed by Wang Ye and Wu Jianfeng. Hehe, it¡¯s not like that,¡± Wang Ye chuckled. ¡°It was our instructor who said that your hands didn¡¯t look like a woman¡¯s, so he had the guys behind you check just in case. After all, it¡¯s better to be safe than sorry, right?¡± Wang Ye told a small white lie without batting an eye since they didn¡¯t know he had discovered them. He figured it was best to keep that secret. ¡°Oh¡­ so that¡¯s where the problem came from!¡± Wang Gang was surprised. Then he said helplessly, ¡°Well, there¡¯s nothing we can do. I don¡¯t know how to do bone-shrinking kung fu. But next time, I¡¯ll have to be more careful. After all, we can¡¯t make our hands smaller with makeup!¡± At this point, An Ping, who had been listening, spoke up. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s not dwell on this. Those of you who just finished running, go get some water and wash your feet. Lights out now. After you soak your feet, we can introduce ourselves, and if there¡¯s anything else, we¡¯ll talk about it tomorrow.¡± He knew that his two soldiers had been exposed for their makeup infiltration, and afterward, he even had them practice makeup skills. However, he didn¡¯t know about their connection with Wang Ye. But now that he had heard it, it didn¡¯t seem like a big deal. In fact, it could be seen as a bit of fate.. Chapter 342 - Chapter 342: Scouts First Class Chapter 342: Scout¡¯s First Class Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Not sleeping yet?¡± It was past 10 o¡¯clock at night, and they were at the Iron Bone Heroic Regiment¡¯s training camp. The instructor had just returned from duty inspection outside and happened to run into Wu Jianfeng coming out of a tent. ¡°Come out for a smoke!¡± Wu Jianfeng looked at him and then took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket. After he lit one for himself, he handed another to the instructor. ¡°Hehe!¡± The instructor chuckled lightly. They didn¡¯t say anything, just quietly waiting for Wu Jianfeng to give him a light with his lighter. Then they both took a drag. ¡°Huuu¡­¡± After exhaling a puff of smoke, the instructor spoke with a smile, ¡°Hawks will eventually soar to the sky. No matter how comfortable the nest is, they can¡¯t stay there forever.¡± ¡°I know, it¡¯s just¡­ sigh, he left so suddenly. Now 1 don¡¯t know when we¡¯ll see him again!¡± The instructor smiled and said, ¡°There will be opportunities. You, Wu Jianfeng, won¡¯t immediately retire and go home!¡± ¡°Yeah, let¡¯s not talk about that. Smoke up!¡± Wu Jianfeng still felt a bit down inside. For a regimental commander, it was quite common for ordinary soldiers to leave, and they had become accustomed to it. Goodbyes happened every year, and this year was no different. But Wang Ye, he was not just an ordinary soldier! The sense of reluctance was understandable. However, no matter how reluctant he was, Wu Jianfeng knew that Wang Ye couldn¡¯t stay in the Fourth Platoon forever. Taking a drag from his cigarette, he looked up at the sky. The moon was quite round tonight, but it still had its imperfections. Just like the Fourth Platoon right now, everything was good, but they were about to lose someone¡­ The Division Reconnaissance Platoon. In fact, Wang Ye also found it hard to sleep tonight. Just a few hours ago, he was still in the training camp, but now he had moved to a different place, a different dormitory, and was surrounded by a group of comrades he had only met two hours ago. He was a new recruit, and even though he was already a Private First Class, he was still a new recruit. He hadn¡¯t experienced saying goodbye to comrades leaving the army yet. In reality, he was even less accustomed to farewells, but he didn¡¯t say anything about it. He closed his eyes in silence, telling himself that he was a soldier. Being a soldier meant adapting to these comings and goings. ¡°M16, designed by the Amalite Corporation of the Eagle Empire in the 1960s, based on the frame design of the civilian AR-15 semi-automatic rifle!¡± In the Second Platoon, the weekend didn¡¯t change their plans because of Wang Ye¡¯s arrival; they turned their rest day into a training day. But in the First Squad, no one was going out or resting in the dormitory this Saturday morning. On the floor of the First Squad¡¯s dormitory, there were many firearms, but none of them were domestic. At the moment, An Ping held a rifle and, after pulling back the bolt, handed it to Wang Ye with a smile while continuing to speak, ¡°This rifle fires 5.56x45mm ammunition, with a theoretical rate of fire of around 750 to 900 rounds per minute.¡± As Wang Ye took the rifle, he continued, ¡°The rifle has good accuracy, strong penetration, and its recoil is not much different from the Type 95. It¡¯s a very user-friendly firearm for us.¡± Wang Ye held the rifle and examined it from top to bottom. This was the first time since joining the military that Wang Ye had come into contact with foreign firearms. ¡°It looks quite different from our Type 95,¡± Wang Ye remarked casually. When he touched the rifle, familiar sensations immediately flooded Wang Ye¡¯s mind. He hadn¡¯t actually used this rifle before, but when he maxed out his shooting skills in his final training, the fused shooting experience included almost all the shooting techniques and some experience with automatic rifles from around the world. While the experience with other firearms was limited, the main focus was on proficiency with the Type 95. But as soon as he touched this rifle, that sense of familiarity came back to him. Wang Ye was confident that even if he held this firearm for the first time, as long as the calibration was correct or he calibrated it himself, he could hit the bullseye with every shot. Having superhuman skills could indeed be quite enjoyable at times. An Ping chuckled, ¡°Indeed, there are quite a few differences, whether in appearance or structure. But we¡¯re soldiers, the gun is just our weapon. Get familiar with it a bit, and as long as you can use it, it¡¯s fine.¡± As An Ping spoke, Qiu Shuang immediately looked at Wang Ye with a smile and said, ¡°Wang Ye, you must make it clear; we soldiers can¡¯t marry foreign wives, so your wife can only be from the Type 95 series. These foreign temptresses may look alluring, but you can only admire them from a distance. Occasionally having some fun is okay, but you can¡¯t treat them as real wives!¡± ¡°What¡¯s with all the talk!¡± An Ping immediately reached out and slapped Qiu Shuang. What nonsense was this, it sounded so inappropriate. In fact, in this moment, everyone in the dormitory was laughing, including Wang Ye, who was holding the M16, who couldn¡¯t help but smile wryly. This joker, what kind of metaphor was that? Of course, it had to be said that his metaphor was actually quite accurate. This rifle was just for him to get familiar with; it wasn¡¯t his issued firearm. In military terms, this wasn¡¯t his ¡°gun wife.¡± His ¡°gun wife¡± would be the Type 95 he would receive later. ¡°Alright, take a look at this one as well!¡± At this point, An Ping picked up another rifle. It was another different weapon. In fact, the several dozen firearms laid out on the oiled cloth in the dormitory right now were all unique; not one was a domestic product. Today, during their rest day, An Ping decided to give Wang Ye his first lesson as a reconnaissance soldier. Understanding enemy weapons. Through these firearms, Wang Ye would learn what the role of a reconnaissance soldier was all about. ¡°AK47, another legendary weapon, but you¡¯ll know its real power when you actually fire it; the recoil is much stronger than the Type 95¡­¡± An Ping went on to introduce them one by one. When Wang Ye saw these weapons they brought out earlier, his eyes widened. There were so many of them, and they came in various types. But as An Ping and the others explained, these were the weapons currently used by the bordering enemy forces they were guarding against. A Division belonged to the frontline border defense units. Although China¡¯s military strength and international status had been steadily increasing, and the neighboring small countries were far inferior in strength, there had been precedents of conflict in the past, and their focus was still on guarding against them. To understand the opponent, they needed to start by understanding their weapons. As Qiu Shuang had said earlier, ¡°We reconnaissance soldiers may have to operate deep behind enemy lines, sometimes even infiltrating enemy territory alone, and sometimes without carrying weapons. In such situations, being familiar with the enemy¡¯s weapons is a necessity. If you learn now, you¡¯ll be able to pick up these weapons and use them directly when carrying out future missions.¡± So now, Wang Ye was getting this lesson. Although this lesson was somewhat redundant for Wang Ye, others didn¡¯t know that. Moreover, what Wang Ye knew was only how to shoot and aim, not how to disassemble and assemble these firearms. And this lesson was about teaching him exactly that. Of course, for now, they were just getting familiar with each weapon. An Ping was explaining while occasionally, other comrades would chime in. Wang Ye listened quietly, occasionally sharing his thoughts. Once Wang Ye had gone over each firearm, An Ping started teaching him how to disassemble and assemble these rifles. ¡°Automatic rifles, in fact, have similar overall structures, although some rifles may have differences in their automatic mechanisms. But once you understand one, you can understand them all. When it comes to disassembly and assembly, if you get familiar with all these rifles, you won¡¯t have any difficulty with other rifles you may encounter in the future!¡± As An Ping spoke, he began disassembling the M16 in his hand. Wang Ye watched once, and when An Ping reassembled it and handed it back, Wang Ye didn¡¯t even need to use his skill. He quickly disassembled and reassembled it. In fact, his skill wasn¡¯t necessary. Just like when he first encountered the Type 95 rifle, because his Type 81 rifle disassembly and assembly skill was maxed out, when he came into contact with the Type 95, he used his skill to assimilate the experience and techniques of disassembly and assembly from the Type 81 into the Type 95. But now, Wang Ye didn¡¯t even need to use the skill. He could connect the experience by himself. Quickly, one by one, Wang Ye disassembled and assembled each weapon. An Ping smiled and said, ¡°Very good, your fundamentals are solid. However, we¡¯ll have to stop here for today. It¡¯s the weekend, so we won¡¯t be training today. Next week, we¡¯ll arrange some target shooting for you. You can try out these guns and get a feel for them!¡± An Ping waited until Wang Ye had gone through each weapon before he spoke and even called a few people from the squad and said, ¡°Come on, get familiar with them and clean and maintain these firearms. Later, we¡¯ll take out the machine guns and show them to Wang Ye!¡± Here, they didn¡¯t have all the weapons used by the opposing country. Here, they only had automatic rifles, and they hadn¡¯t brought over handguns and machine guns. Mainly because there were too many of them. The small neighboring country on the other side had a bit of an ¡°Arms Bazaar¡± vibe, even though their military weapons might not be as famous as those directly made in Arsan Gongo, in reality, they had a wide variety of firearms. There were over a dozen different types of rifles alone, not to mention the machine guns and handguns, which were equally diverse. Of course, Wang Ye was very interested at the moment. Being able to touch so many foreign firearms at once was quite exhilarating. ¡°First squad, call Wang Ye down!¡± Suddenly, when Wang Ye was maintaining one of the rifles, Jiang Nan¡¯s voice came from downstairs. ¡°Wipe your hands, and pay attention to the gun oil on your hands later!¡± Across from him, Wang Ye had already learned that the assistant squad leader¡¯s name was Ge Hui, and he reminded Wang Ye. ¡°Alright, thanks, Squad Leader!¡± I¡¯ll go down with you!¡± At this moment, An Ping also picked up a cloth nearby and quickly wiped his hands. Soon, Wang Ye and An Ping ran downstairs together. ¡°What are you here for? Just Wang Ye is enough!¡± Downstairs, Jiang Nan looked at the two of them and directly spoke to An Ping. ¡°Hehe, I came to take a look!¡± An Ping laughed. But Jiang Nan didn¡¯t buy it. ¡°What¡¯s there to look at? Do what you need to do. If you can¡¯t wait, even the toilet is off-limits¡­¡± ¡°Captain, First Squad is currently conducting familiarization and maintenance of reconnaissance weapons today. Look, both Wang Ye and I haven¡¯t washed our hands yet, and we came right away!¡± An Ping interrupted immediately upon hearing Jiang Nan¡¯s words. No one wanted to handle dry latrines, for sure! This was the kind of task typically assigned to the squad that had performed poorly in the past week, just as they were about to leave the barracks¡¯ dry latrine duty. First Squad was at the forefront, and they hadn¡¯t done this kind of duty in two years. Jiang Nan immediately looked at their hands and said, ¡°Alright, go away, and Wang Ye, you go wash your hands and come back quickly!¡± Yes!¡± While Wang Ye was curious about why he was being called, if they were asked to wash their hands, then they should go ahead and do it. Gun oil could be corrosive, so it was best to wash it off. About a minute later, Wang Ye came back downstairs. However, this time, he was alone. ¡°Let¡¯s go, follow me!¡± Leading Wang Ye, he headed towards the garage. Once they were in the car, he said to Wang Ye, ¡°The Chief of Staff wants to see you, probably regarding what you discussed with the Chief of Staff yesterday!¡± Chapter 343 - Chapter 343: Big Surprise, Youre An Officer Just Like That? Chapter 343: Big Surprise, You¡¯re An Officer Just Like That? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Report!¡± At the entrance of an office in the General Staff Department, Jiang Nan, accompanied by Wang Ye, stood and saluted. The person behind the office desk looked up, then calmly spoke, ¡°Wang Ye, come in. Jiang Nan, wait outside.¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± After Jiang Nan¡¯s acknowledgment, he took a step to the side, making way for the entrance. Go on in!¡± The officer turned his head to Wang Ye, who was following behind, and whispered. ¡°Yes.¡± Wang Ye nodded and walked in directly. Naturally, upon entering, he also saluted and said, ¡°Report.¡± The Chief of Staff paused, looking at Wang Ye. Then, he turned his head, his eyes fixed on a notebook on the desk. The items are here, help yourself!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye also noticed it¡ªa red notebook placed a few meters away, with the words ¡°Graduation Certificate¡± clearly written on it. But now, it was obvious that something was tucked inside the notebook. Wang Ye reached out and took it, but didn¡¯t open it. ¡°Open it and take a look!¡± The Chief of Staff watched Wang Ye, who was just holding it in his hands but not opening it, and suddenly smiled. ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye responded and then lowered his head, casually opening the graduation certificate. The next moment, Wang Ye was completely dumbfounded. His eyes widened in disbelief. Because when he opened the certificate, among the items tucked inside, besides a recent group photo taken at the training camp, there were also a pair of military ranks. First Lieutenant. It wasn¡¯t the First Crutch that Wang Ye had submitted to the training camp, nor was it the Second ¡°Crutch¡± mentioned later. He had directly become a First Lieutenant! Staring at the military ranks tucked inside the certificate in his hand, Wang Ye was truly dumbfounded. After a few seconds of daze, he quickly looked up at the Chief of Staff, who was smiling. ¡°Haha!¡± The Chief of Staff let out a triumphant laugh. How do you like it? Quite a surprise, isn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°I¡­ mine?¡± Wang Ye¡¯s voice stuttered a bit as he spoke. He was truly overwhelmed with excitement. This promotion to First Lieutenant had come so unexpectedly. ¡°Very surprising, right?¡± The Chief of Staff chuckled again. Sir, is this really for me?¡± Wang Ye hesitated for a moment, then lowered his head to look at the pair of shoulder boards. After taking a deep breath, he addressed the Chief of Staff. The Chief of Staff smiled and replied, ¡°Of course, why else would 1 give it to you?¡± ¡°But how is this possible? I haven¡¯t even been to the military academy yet.¡± This was actually the biggest shock for Wang Ye. Based on the information he had gathered so far, becoming an officer was definitely in the cards for him. With three Second-Class Merit Medals and two Third-Class Merit Medals, as long as he didn¡¯t commit a major mistake, the battalion commander couldn¡¯t hold him back from attending the military academy, especially since higher-ranking officers like the division commander and the corps commander would be paying attention to him. But normally, becoming an officer would require completing the military academy program first. Even looking at Meng Wenbin, he hadn¡¯t received the First Lieutenant rank despite having graduated from the military academy. Yet here he was, about to go to the military academy, and he had already received the rank. ¡°Do you know what it means to be promoted out of sequence?¡± The Chief of Staff said with a smile, leaving Wang Ye stunned. Then, the Chief of Staff continued with a smile, ¡°Don¡¯t underestimate yourself. In this day and age, you¡¯ve been in the military for less than a year, but you already have three Second-Class Merit Medals and two Third-Class Merit Medals. Although your educational background doesn¡¯t meet the usual requirements for promotion, your achievements speak for themselves.¡± Speaking of this, the Chief of Staff, with a slightly playful tone, said, ¡°Your family¡¯s Second-Class Merit Medal is hanging on the front door, but you¡¯re only earning three to four hundred bucks a month now. That won¡¯t do. If people find out, they might say our unit is mistreating its heroes!¡± ¡°Hehe!¡± Wang Ye laughed as well. In reality, he hadn¡¯t thought about this issue. Mainly because he had money of his own and used it when he was out. He had never used the allowance card given to him as a soldier. In this situation, Wang Ye really hadn¡¯t considered this issue from that perspective. The Chief of Staff chuckled and stood up, approaching Wang Ye. He reached out and took the pair of shoulder boards from Wang Ye¡¯s hands. Then, he personally removed the training camp cadet shoulder boards that were still on Wang Ye¡¯s shoulders. As he helped Wang Ye change the rank insignia, the Chief of Staff continued to smile and said, ¡°Your out-of-sequence promotion was personally approved by the Commander.¡± After the change was complete, he patted Wang Ye on the shoulder and said, ¡°Actually, this matter was decided a long time ago; we just didn¡¯t inform you.¡± Wang Ye felt a bit awkward and nervous, but also excited at the same time. He turned his head slightly to look at the First Lieutenant rank on his shoulder, unsure of what to say. Of course, it wasn¡¯t just Wang Ye who was taken aback at this moment. Some people in their hearts had already exclaimed several times. Jiang Nan had been standing by the door the whole time. When he heard the Chief of Staff¡¯s laughter earlier, he couldn¡¯t help but sneak a peek inside. Now he was still in shock. What did he see just now? And what did he hear now? Wang Ye had actually become a First Lieutenant. There had only been talks about Second ¡°Crutch¡± when he entered the room, and previously, it was mentioned that he would become a cadet. How did he suddenly become an officer? ¡°Alright, what are you staring at? Come in!¡± At this point, the Chief of Staff looked over and directly called Jiang Nan inside as well. Looking at Jiang Nan, whose gaze kept shifting to Wang Ye¡¯s shoulder boards, the Chief of Staff chuckled and said, ¡°What¡¯s so interesting? You¡¯re still a Second Lieutenant, aren¡¯t you?¡± ¡°Hehe!¡± Jiang Nan also laughed but couldn¡¯t help exclaiming internally. Could this be compared at all? He had several years of military service, but how about Wang Ye? He was already 28 years old this year, but what about Wang Ye? He was only 18 last year, and at most, he might be 19 now, but it was unlikely he had turned 20 yet. And he had become a First Lieutenant at 20. The gap was astonishing. ¡°Alright, even though Wang Ye has been promoted, there¡¯s no need to assign him any duties. The promotion is just because of his outstanding achievements to improve his treatment. But he will remain a regular soldier in your reconnaissance platoon, understood?¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Jiang Nan saluted crisply. In that moment, his emotions were quite complex. ¡°You¡¯ve really opened my eyes!¡± Coming out of the Chief of Staff¡¯s office, Jiang Nan couldn¡¯t help but speak to Wang Ye. ¡°Hehe!¡± Wang Ye smiled but didn¡¯t say much. At this moment, he was still savoring the joy of his promotion. Looking at Wang Ye, Jiang Nan shook his head and said again, ¡°One year in the army, from private to Second Lieutenant. Wang Ye, honestly, I¡¯ve never seen anything like it before!¡± Wang Ye looked at him with a smiling face and replied, ¡°Captain, it¡¯s just that my educational background is lacking. In our entire army, there are plenty of talented individuals with high education who have also achieved promotion on the spot due to their merits, right?¡± Jiang Nan nodded and said, ¡°Yes, there are, but I¡¯ve never seen someone like you. You¡¯re the first one I¡¯ve witnessed in person!¡± Jiang Nan said this with a serious expression. Afterward, he walked to the car door and opened it. ¡°Alright, get in. Let¡¯s go back. We¡¯ll let the others open their eyes too!¡± Jiang Nan could already imagine how much of a sensation there would be in the Second Squad when they returned. There was a guy that everyone considered impressive but still just a rookie, who had come out with them for a trip, and when he went back, he had become a First Lieutenant. To put it bluntly, even though Wang Ye was impressive, when he met other non-commissioned officers and even senior privates in the Second Squad, he would have to greet them and call them ¡°Sergeant¡± first. But now¡­ When Wang Ye met them, they had to salute and say, ¡°Good day, sir.¡± Although the Chief of Staff had said there was no need to assign duties to Wang Ye, his First Lieutenant rank was real. The car quickly left the General Staff Department and arrived at the Second Squad¡¯s building in just about three minutes. Today was the weekend, so everyone was quite casual. Similar to when Wang Ye had just arrived yesterday, some soldiers were hanging around outside the building. However, most of them were now sitting by the trees on the side of the building, seeking shade from the sun, smoking, and chatting. Their sitting positions didn¡¯t allow them to see the First Lieutenant rank on Wang Ye¡¯s shoulder. However, they couldn¡¯t see it, but the sound of the off-road vehicle returning had alerted some of the soldiers inside the building. Someone peered out of the window. The next moment, someone rubbed their eyes. ¡°Wait, am 1 seeing things? Is that Wang Ye?¡± ¡°What?¡± Inside First Squad, a soldier named Qiu Shuang looked toward the window, and others in his squad voiced their confusion. In fact, someone next to him had already gotten up and approached to look out of the window. It¡¯s Wang Ye¡­ Damn!¡± In that moment, an Upper Private named Luo Yong also widened his eyes. That First Lieutenant rank was truly conspicuous in the sunlight. At this point, Wang Ye, who had just gotten out of the car downstairs, heard the commotion on the second floor. He looked up and flashed a smile. Commotion. At this moment, not only the soldiers in First Squad but also those in other squads had spotted the First Lieutenant rank on Wang Ye¡¯s shoulder. Everyone was dumbfounded, and the first words out of their mouths were mostly ¡°What the hell?¡± Then, when Wang Ye was heading upstairs, soldiers from all the squads rushed to the door to watch him pass by and return to First Squad. ¡°What¡¯s going on? How did Wang Ye become an officer?¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t he just nineteen? He shouldn¡¯t be eligible, right?¡± ¡°An out-of-sequence promotion? This is really bizarre!¡± ¡°But it¡¯s actually quite reasonable; this freak broke the records of the military region!¡± ¡°All, he¡¯s really a freak!¡± In the other squads, everyone was discussing. In First Squad, everyone was still staring at Wang Ye in disbelief. ¡°What¡¯s happening? Class Leader, everyone, did you all forget me in the half-hour 1 was gone?¡± Wang Ye stood at the door, looking at everyone with a smile. ¡°What the hell, Wang Ye, how did you become a First Lieutenant?¡± Qiu Shuang couldn¡¯t help but take a few steps forward to closely inspect Wang Ye¡¯s shoulder boards. At this point, he even wanted to reach out and touch them. But the next moment, his hand was swatted away. ¡°Why are you reaching out randomly? Can you just touch it casually?¡± It was the Class Deputy, Ge Hui, who said this. ¡°Wang Ye, what¡¯s going on?¡± Class Leader An Ping also spoke up, looking bewildered. Wang Ye looked at him and smiled, ¡°The Chief of Staff called me to the General Staff Department for a visit, and that¡¯s how it turned out. I got my graduation certificate from the training camp and this!¡± ¡°An out-of-sequence promotion?¡± Someone remarked. Wang Ye nodded, ¡°Yes, that¡¯s right. My educational background isn¡¯t enough, but the Chief of Staff said that with several Second-Class Merit Medals and Third-Class Merit Medals, and still earning only three to four hundred yuan as a militia allowance each month, it wasn¡¯t justified. So, they decided to promote me out of sequence!¡± With a relaxed tone, Wang Ye continued, ¡°Actually, don¡¯t think of me as an officer. 1 only receive a salary as a First Lieutenant when it¡¯s payday. Otherwise, I¡¯m still a new recruit in our First Squad without any duties, and there won¡¯t be any duties assigned in the future either.¡± After a pause, Wang Ye looked around at everyone and smiled again before speaking, ¡°Of course, all in all, today is a good day. I got a raise, so let¡¯s celebrate together! Let¡¯s go to the convenience store; 1¡¯11 treat you all!¡± ¡°That sounds great!¡± ¡°Hehe, I like that idea!¡± With Wang Ye¡¯s words, he directly dispelled the shock and reservations in everyone¡¯s hearts, and it instantly eased the tension about how they would interact with him now that he had become an officer in their squad.. Chapter 344 - Chapter 344: Newcomers Breakthrough, An Chapter 344: Newcomer¡¯s Breakthrough, An Extraordinary Beginning Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Pu~pu~¡± At 5:40, the wake-up call resounded outside. Inside the dormitory, Wang Ye quickly opened his eyes. Others did the same, swiftly getting out of bed and putting on their athletic shorts before changing into shoes. In the summertime, it was this convenient, especially during morning exercises. If there were no orders to shout, all you needed to wear was your athletic uniform. And the military didn¡¯t allow sleeping shirtless at night, so when the wake-up call came, you just had to put on some boxers and shoes, and that counted as getting up. You could head out. This greatly saved time needed for assembly. ¡°As we begin a new week, we have new recruits joining us, and we need to adapt quickly!¡± After the formation ended, Jiang Nan stood in front of everyone, looking at them as he shouted. After saying that, he glanced at everyone and spoke again, ¡°Now, everyone go upstairs, grab your backpacks, and fully gear up. Then assemble again! Dismiss!¡± Wang Ye looked at him, not sure what he was up to. He didn¡¯t mention it earlier, but now they were assembling and dismissing again. However, many military units had this habit of making things challenging for you. Wang Ye wasn¡¯t a brand new recruit fresh out of basic training, so he didn¡¯t pay it much mind and quickly followed the others upstairs. After changing into their training uniforms, they began to pack their backpacks. In this regard, Wang Ye naturally couldn¡¯t fall behind. In fact, he was quite quick with his movements. However, he didn¡¯t run ahead on his own. He waited until most of the others were ready and then ran to the armory with the guidance of An Ping. Yesterday, Wang Ye had received a Type 95 rifle again. It¡¯s worth mentioning that Wang Ye never had an induction ceremony when he arrived at the Second Company. The rifle presentation ceremony was a simple affair held in the squad¡¯s dormitory. Mainly because even though Wang Ye was now in the Second Company, he was still on loan and couldn¡¯t be considered a full-fledged member of the Second Company. In reality, his official position still belonged to the Fourth Company of the Iron Bones Hero Regiment. Although he had been promoted to First Lieutenant, the Chief of Staff had mentioned yesterday that Wang Ye would still have to follow the usual process and attend military school next year. Now, after receiving their rifles under An Ping¡¯s guidance, everyone reassembled in front of the building. ¡°Right face, target: the garage. March, forward!¡± After the assembly, Jiang Nan wasted no time and, without any extra words, led the formation into a run. Wang Ye already knew where the garage was. Yesterday, after buying some items from the convenience store, An Ping and the others had taken Wang Ye on a brief tour of the camp. Certain areas of the Second Company were the focal points of their tour. But today, they weren¡¯t going to the garage to get armored vehicles. Several transport trucks had been brought out. Everyone got on board. ¡°Squad leader, where are we going?¡± Wang Ye couldn¡¯t help but ask as they sat inside the truck. Today marked his official first day as a reconnaissance soldier. He had arrived the night before, but it was still the weekend, and the training had consisted of just a five-kilometer run. ¡°I don¡¯t know,¡± An Ping shook his head. ¡°It definitely won¡¯t be a field trip!¡± A soldier across from them chimed in sarcastically. Wang Ye looked over and couldn¡¯t help but smile. He had recognized this soldier yesterday. One of the two guys he had helped defeat during the confrontation exercise. Surprisingly, both of them were in the Second Squad, and their dorms were right across from his. When Wang Ye found out yesterday, he was taken aback. But as long as they weren¡¯t in the same squad, it was fine. Of course, for those two, it might not be fine. Although Wang Ye wasn¡¯t in the same squad as them, their dorms were right across from each other, which made for some awkward encounters. ¡°Hehe, Old Miao, lighten up a bit. Why are you being so sarcastic early in the morning?¡± Sitting next to Wang Ye, Qiu Shuang grinned and spoke. ¡°Get lost!¡± Old Miao, as he was called, retorted irritably. Qiu Shuang wasn¡¯t bothered. He continued to smile and said, ¡°You, your heart is too small. It¡¯s old news by now. During the confrontation, Wang Ye wasn¡¯t part of our Second Company. We were opponents on the battlefield. So what if he teased you a bit? Haven¡¯t you ever done something like that?¡± ¡°Hmph!¡± The soldier across from them just turned away. Was he really hung up on this? He had long forgotten what Wang Ye had said during that confrontation. What had really bothered him was when Wang Ye had the rank of Private and was still messing with them. After they returned, who knew how much trouble they had gone through because of Wang Ye¡¯s status as a Private. ¡°Hehe, the past is the past,¡± An Ping said with a smile. Then he looked at Wang Ye and said, ¡°Wang Ye, do you have cigarettes? Give one to the guys in the Second Squad.¡± ¡°We¡¯re all men, and the past should be left behind. Besides, we¡¯re all brothers in the same squad. We¡¯ll have to sit together like this when we go out on missions in the future. How can we keep scowling at each other?¡± An Ping continued, then turned to a soldier from the Third Squad, ¡°Old Zhao, what do you say?¡± ¡°Yeah!¡± The squad leader from the Third Squad nodded, although his expression remained serious. At this point, Wang Ye had already taken out some cigarettes. He had run out of the two packs he brought when he enlisted, but during their outings with the training unit, he had replenished his supply a few times from his system¡¯s inventory. Currently, he only had half a pack on him. But after distributing half of that pack, Wang Ye reached into another pocket with a smile and pulled out another pack from his storage space. Everyone in the truck received a cigarette. ¡°Hehe, this is the first time I¡¯ve smoked a cigarette from Wang Officer! And it¡¯s Huazi, what a luxury!¡± ¡°Officer Wang is really generous, giving out Huazi cigarettes!¡± Inside the truck, everyone was in a jovial mood, especially the soldiers from the Third Squad, who received the cigarettes. They took the opportunity to flatter Wang Ye. They hadn¡¯t expected to have a chance to smoke Huazi cigarettes while just enjoying the ride. Soon, as the truck bumped along the road, a cloud of smoke began to fill the rear of the vehicle. With everyone smoking, the smell of cigarettes was quite strong. However, the truck was currently traveling through a forested area, and it was early in the morning with no one else around, so they weren¡¯t too concerned about ruining military decorum. As they finished one cigarette and chatted for a few more minutes, the truck¡¯s ride became increasingly bumpy. In an instant, the pleasant conversation that had been going on inside the truck was replaced by a chorus of curses as everyone jerked forward. Wang Ye grabbed onto the rear canvas pole, but it didn¡¯t help much. The most intense jolt sent him flying at least a foot off the ground. The driver of this truck seemed to be driving much more recklessly than the one they encountered in the Fourth Company. Fortunately, this bumpy ride didn¡¯t last long, and in less than two minutes, the truck came to a halt. ¡°I¡¯m going to beat the hell out of the driver up front!¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go, pull him out and give him a good thrashing!¡± In the back of the truck, angry reconnaissance soldiers began to curse and grumble as they got off. Of course, they were shouting fiercely, but as soon as they saw Jiang Nan and the assistant squad leader coming down from the front, everyone swallowed their anger. At this point, Wang Ye didn¡¯t join in the uproar like the others. He was observing. And he couldn¡¯t recognize this place. It was his first time in this part of the division headquarters, and in this remote wilderness, he had no idea where they were. But with a quick glance, he noticed that the truck had stopped by a wild lake. ¡°Blow the whistle-! Assemble!¡± The assistant squad leader blew his whistle. Instantly, the guys who had been aching from the jolts just a moment ago forgot about their complaints and quickly formed up. But before they started marching during the assembly, Qiu Shuang, who was beside Wang Ye, muttered quietly, ¡°It¡¯s going to be rough this morning, prepare yourself!¡± Wang Ye had a bad feeling too. Being brought out fully armed early in the morning without doing the regular morning exercises was definitely a sign that something wasn¡¯t right. But for now, all they could do was take it step by step. After a quick assembly, the entire squad lined up. Jiang Nan stood in front of everyone and announced, ¡°It¡¯s a beautiful autumn morning, and I¡¯m taking you all out for a little sightseeing!¡± After saying this, he looked at the assistant squad leader and said, ¡°Old Kong!¡± The assistant squad leader stepped forward immediately. At that moment, Wang Ye noticed that he was holding several neatly folded pieces of paper. ¡°First Squad!¡± ¡°Present!¡± ¡°Here you go, for your squad!¡± ¡°Second Squad¡­¡± Three squad leaders received one paper each. After the assistant squad leader finished distributing the papers, Jiang Nan continued loudly, ¡°Designated return to camp. Your routes will be different, but the distances are roughly the same.¡± As he spoke, he glanced at his watch and said, ¡°It¡¯s currently 6:15 in the morning. If you don¡¯t make it back by 8:00, you¡¯ll skip breakfast. Also, the squad that arrives last will have to do an additional two kilometers of duck-walking after the meal!¡± Wang Ye¡¯s inner thoughts were like, ¡°What the heck?¡± Is this what reconnaissance soldiers do? Two kilometers of duck-walking as a punishment after a meal is seriously intense. ¡°Dismiss!¡± Jiang Nan didn¡¯t pay attention to the bitter expressions on everyone¡¯s faces and gave the order. Immediately, the squad leaders from each section started giving commands. ¡°First Squad, gather here!¡± ¡°Second Squad¡­¡± Wang Ye and his group naturally followed the First Squad leader. The First Squad leader wasted no time and led everyone straight to the water¡¯s edge. ¡°We don¡¯t have time to show you the map now. Hurry up and get ready for armed swimming!¡± The First Squad leader looked at Wang Ye and asked, ¡°Wang Ye, you¡¯re okay with armed swimming, right?¡± ¡°Um¡­ no!¡± In fact, Wang Ye had never done armed swimming. He didn¡¯t attend the naval training during his time in the Fourth Company. He had gone directly to the training unit, and the training unit didn¡¯t have this particular exercise. ¡°That¡¯s fine. Get ready to get in the water. We¡¯ll navigate using the map and swim across this lake.¡± In fact, it wasn¡¯t just the First Squad; the other two squads were also doing the same. It was evident that everyone¡¯s route started the same way, with an armed swim across this wild lake. Wang Ye remained silent and observed how the other soldiers were doing it, then followed suit. After preparing their gear, they threw their backpacks into the water in front of them and dove in. ¡°Wang Ye, haven¡¯t you done armed swimming before?¡± An Ping, who was beside Wang Ye, suddenly looked at him with a puzzled expression as they entered the water. ¡°Um¡­ no!¡± Wang Ye replied, a bit helplessly. He wasn¡¯t sure what had tipped An Ping off, but it seemed like he had made a mistake. Of course, Wang Ye quickly realized his mistake. After entering the water, everyone else quickly laid on their backpacks to utilize their buoyancy, while he awkwardly held onto his backpack, preparing to swim. ¡°What the heck, you¡¯ve never done armed swimming?¡± The assistant squad leader, Ge Hui, was somewhat flabbergasted as he spoke. He hurriedly continued, ¡°Why didn¡¯t you say so earlier? Is everything in your pants ready now? Do you have your floatation bags?¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright, I saw you guys getting ready, so I got ready too!¡± Wang Ye replied. This misunderstanding was partly due to Wang Ye¡¯s actions. He had won a swimming competition earlier, and he hadn¡¯t spoken up when they were all getting prepared. So, they didn¡¯t consider that Wang Ye had never done armed swimming before. ¡°As long as you don¡¯t have floatation bags, it¡¯s fine. Next time, if you haven¡¯t done a training exercise before, please let us know in advance. This exercise isn¡¯t too difficult, and your swimming skills are fine. The only issue would be if your clothes don¡¯t hold the air properly,¡± An Ping explained. Then, he looked at the assistant squad leader and said, ¡°Ge Hui, take care of Wang Ye!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± At this moment, the other members of the First Squad also overheard this conversation. But since An Ping had handled the situation, the squad leader didn¡¯t say anything more.. He just shouted, ¡°Keep up, First Squad! Take care of the newcomer!¡± Chapter 345 - Chapter 345: Scouting Scout Chapter 345: Scouting Scout Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Skill Activation Success!¡± Emerging from the water, Wang Ye immediately activated the skill of armed swimming. Of course, it was just skill activation. At this moment, Wang Ye didn¡¯t have time to improve his proficiency. He glanced at those still on the water¡¯s edge. A row of soldiers had already reached about halfway to the shore, and the other half were not far behind. No one was falling behind, and even the last few were only about ten meters from the shore. ¡°Hurry up, what¡¯s with the dawdling? Can¡¯t you see Wang Ye has already made it to the shore? Are you all slower than a newcomer?¡± From the boat behind, Jiang Nan shouted loudly. His shout made everyone involuntarily turn their heads to look at Wang Ye. Some stopped in their tracks, while others rushed to the shore. However, Wang Ye also heard some murmuring. ¡°Damn, is this guy really a newcomer? Who¡¯s ever seen a newcomer win the grand slam of the entire division?¡± Of course, his voice certainly wouldn¡¯t reach Jiang Nan on the boat behind. ¡°Hurry up and get up there!¡± Jiang Nan shouted again and then the scribe controlling the throttle at the back of the boat accelerated, causing the powered inflatable boat to swerve. On the water¡¯s surface, there were actually not just one, but two inflatable boats. The reconnaissance soldier¡¯s armed swim was not like the training seen on television, where soldiers are equipped with lifebuoys or life jackets with ropes attached to them. That was simply impossible in the Second Squad. They had nothing except their backpacks, which served as their only floatation device. Of course, there were safety measures in place, and that was the boat where the squad leader and squad sergeant were sitting. They had been circling around the team the entire time. While supervising and urging everyone to speed up, it was also a protective measure. If someone really cramped up and was in danger, they would definitely be rescued. Of course, anyone who was rescued would surely face more training in the future. ¡°Hurry up, check your equipment, put on your shoes, we¡¯re ready to move forward!¡± On this side, the first ones who made it to the shore were helping the others. After everyone had reached the shore, the squad leader shouted loudly. Checking their weapon and equipment was a necessary procedure. Everyone carried hand grenades, magazines, and some even had pistols on them. Losing equipment during the armed swim would be a serious matter. Of course, such oversights were rare. Just like the others, Wang Ye quickly checked his personal equipment. He sat down and took out the shoes he had taken off before entering the water from his waist. Wang Ye twisted the socks he had taken out of his shoes and poured out the water from inside the shoes. He then put them on and shouldered his backpack. The backpack was waterproof, so even though the outside was soaked, the weight hadn¡¯t increased much. What was uncomfortable was that his clothes and shoes were now completely wet. But for a soldier, this was nothing major. Even Wang Ye had trained or run in the rain more than once. ¡°Hurry up, keep up!¡± Less than two minutes after getting ashore, everyone set off again. At this moment, Wang Ye glanced to his right, about seventy or eighty meters away, and even further, at the other side of the shore. The other two squads had one about twenty meters from the shore, and the other even further, at least seventy to eighty meters away. Wild Lake was not a swimming pool, and it was impossible to achieve absolute fairness when starting from the same location but ending up at different points on the shore. But this morning¡¯s training was not just about armed swimming. For example, those who had a longer water route would face a relatively smooth and obstacle-free slope when they got ashore. On the other hand, their group, although they reached the shore quickly, had a dense forested hillside in front of them. There was no path at all. In this unit-level competition, although absolute fairness was not guaranteed, a rough fairness was still maintained. There was no time to dwell on this, and Wang Ye followed An Ping and the others, quickly climbing up the hillside in front of them. ¡°Hurry up, don¡¯t fall behind. First Squad, take care of the newcomers, Second Squad, send someone to clear the way!¡± The hill wasn¡¯t very high, around a hundred meters. But getting up there was tough. The underbrush and thorns were thriving, and the front team members had to clear the way with machetes or entrenching tools. Of course, in this season and in this place, you also had to be careful of landmines in the underbrush. There were quite a few of those in West Guang, especially in damp areas like this. Of course, for reconnaissance soldiers, these landmines were not much of a threat. Their eyesight was very good, and they had no fear. If they did encounter one, it was just a short training exercise like now. They would have food back at the camp, otherwise, they might even look for landmines to have for breakfast. After climbing for about fifteen minutes, everyone reached a road after traversing about a hundred meters. ¡°To the left! The squad leader gave the order again. Just a while ago, he had passed around his map to everyone in the jungle. Wang Ye had glanced at it as well. So, he naturally knew that turning left now was the right way. ¡°Still adapting? This is our reconnaissance soldier¡¯s daily routine, playing in the mountains and water!¡± With clothes and shoes still damp from earlier, while running, the squad sergeant, Ge Hui, spoke with a smile beside Wang Ye. Wang Ye turned his head and smiled as he replied, ¡°Not bad, quite interesting!¡± Indeed, for Wang Ye, this experience was quite fresh. During his previous military service, there was nothing like this. Even during field exercises, they had ample support. But look at the situation now. Just a moment ago, they were swimming in Wild Lake, with the squad leader and others still paddling kayaks behind them. As for now, Wang Ye couldn¡¯t see anyone. He guessed that they had probably stored the kayaks and were heading back in trucks. ¡°What? Regiment commander, am I hearing this correctly?¡± At the training base, the entire regiment had started mobile training today. However, on the way, the regiment commander suddenly had someone call Wu Jianfeng. And when Wu Jianfeng arrived, the words the regiment commander said left him wide-eyed. What the heck? Wang Ye has been promoted to First Lieutenant already? ¡°Yes, it¡¯s a promotion out of the usual sequence. Of course, he will only have the rank of First Lieutenant, without the corresponding duties, and his personal unit affiliation won¡¯t change. His personnel allocation will still be in your Fourth Squad!¡± ¡°Fuck, this guy is moving up pretty fast! 1 feel like if 1 don¡¯t work harder, 1 might get overtaken soon!¡± Wu Jianfeng chuckled and commented. ¡°Haha, that¡¯s entirely possible!¡± The regiment commander also laughed heartily. After laughing, the regiment commander looked at the troops marching ahead on the road, then turned to Wu Jianfeng with a smile and said, ¡°Little Wu, you¡¯ve been a squad leader for about three years now, right?¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s heart skipped a beat, but he quickly suppressed his excitement and nodded, saying, ¡°Yes, it will be three years in a few months.¡± ¡°Good, keep up the good work! Especially during this training, make sure to perform well!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wu Jianfeng stood at attention, saluted, and responded loudly. In that moment, although the regiment commander didn¡¯t explicitly say it, Wu Jianfeng understood the regiment commander¡¯s intention. If he performs well this time without any issues, he should be able to move up this year. To be honest, Wu Jianfeng didn¡¯t have big ambitions because he had come to terms with reality. He had been promoted relatively late, and now he was relatively old in terms of age. His future was limited. In fact, this was why he was willing to dig a pit directly in front of the regiment commander when they were training the new recruits, all for the sake of Wang Ye. He felt that his military career might only reach the level of a regular company commander at most, and if things went well, he might become a deputy regiment commander. In this situation, there wasn¡¯t much difference for him between transitioning to civilian life a little earlier and continuing in the regular company. He might as well put in the effort to train a promising recruit, someone who could avoid the mistakes he had made and go further in the future, seeing the sights he would never get to see in his lifetime. Of course, while he thought this way and had these aspirations, he was still happy about the opportunity to advance further now. Wang Ye was unaware of the events unfolding in the Iron Bones Hero Regiment. Currently, he was with his squad at a village entrance. The squad leader personally climbed a large tree at the village entrance and took down a small red wooden plaque. In this orienteering exercise, the goal was not a straight line but to follow the directions provided by the assistant squad leader¡¯s map. Then, according to the indications on the map and using the compass held by the squad leader to determine the direction, they had to collect tokens from various marked points. Only by gathering all these tokens could they return. ¡°Hurry up, run faster! It¡¯s been an hour already, according to the map, we still have at least five kilometers to go before we can get back. Let¡¯s pick up the pace!¡± The squad leader urged. The training earlier in the morning was actually a maximum of eight kilometers in total, but with the two kilometers of swimming in Wild Lake, plus the previous mountainous terrain, covering this distance in less than two hours was quite challenging. Wang Ye didn¡¯t know the situation with the other two squads, but he figured they wouldn¡¯t be having an easy time either. Since Jiang Nan had organized this training and said they had to be back in the camp by eight, Wang Ye figured it must have been calculated. There was no way they would let you return twenty minutes early. They would definitely have to push themselves to make it by eight. He kept up with the team and continued running. Half an hour had passed since they got ashore, and the sun was rising in the sky. Wang Ye¡¯s clothes were already partially dry. He expected that once they returned to camp, his clothes would be completely dry. ¡°Squad sergeant, can¡¯t we split up? Can¡¯t we collect the tokens separately by squads? We only have three left, and if we split up, we¡¯ll definitely be faster!¡± While running, Wang Ye couldn¡¯t help but speak up and ask Guo Hui, who was beside him. Guo Hui glanced at Wang Ye and whispered, ¡°We can, but it¡¯s risky. We only have one map, and if the teams split up and get lost or go off course without the map for reference, there¡¯s a high chance that the entire squad will fail. So, even though this approach takes more time and effort, it¡¯s the safest way. Running together just means we¡¯ll cover more ground together!¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Wang Ye nodded, but in truth, he wanted to say, ¡°What¡¯s wrong with taking a little risk? We¡¯re all soldiers, especially reconnaissance soldiers. In theory, reconnaissance soldiers should be fearless and daring.¡± If they made a mistake by splitting up, they could still treat it as part of the training. At worst, they would all undergo additional training together, and they could identify the reasons for the mistakes and improve. Being too conservative wouldn¡¯t produce true elites. However, this was Wang Ye¡¯s first day of formal training with everyone, and he wasn¡¯t familiar with the training methods of the Second Squad or even the entire Second Company. On the first day, he didn¡¯t want to question the squad leader, let alone the company commander, even though he held the same rank as the squad leader. So, Wang Ye held back. But he did take note of it. In the future, if he had to lead soldiers, or if he had the opportunity to observe and evaluate later, he would definitely voice his opinions. If he genuinely felt that something wasn¡¯t right, once he became more familiar with the company commander and the instructor, he would definitely speak up.. Chapter 346 - Chapter 346: What Is a Scout? Chapter 346: What Is a Scout? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Quick, quick-¡± Outside the camp, on the last few hundred meters of the road, a row of people holding guns were jogging slowly along the road together. Even though the squad leader kept urging them, it didn¡¯t help much. Their feet couldn¡¯t move any faster, and they could hardly lift them off the ground. Scouts weren¡¯t made of iron either. Although everyone had only covered about eight kilometers in cross-country this morning. But the two kilometers of armed swimming at the beginning really consumed a lot of energy. Moreover, they were still wearing wet clothes and shoes, carrying nearly thirty kilograms of equipment and backpacks on their backs. So far, Wang Ye was panting heavily, not to mention the others. They were all gritting their teeth and hanging on with sheer willpower. But at this moment, there was a sound coming from the other side of the road. Wang Ye and the others turned their heads to look, and then, a row of leaders shouted even more fiercely: ¡°Quick¡­ run, run!¡± ¡°All! Charge!¡± In an instant, the group of people felt a surge of energy, and their originally heavy legs suddenly gained new strength. Because it was the third squad. In fact, not just the third squad, after running another hundred meters ahead, another team appeared on the right side of the road. The second squad had arrived too. ¡°Charge!¡± ¡°Brothers, we can¡¯t¡­ can¡¯t make it alone, come on¡­ charge!¡± No need for further words, at this moment, the people from all three squads were like they had been injected with chicken blood. Even though they were exhausted, in this moment, they were squeezing out the last bit of their strength. Of course, even so, their speed didn¡¯t increase by much. But they were really giving it their all. Wang Ye had even snatched the guns of two soldiers from his squad by now. ¡°Come, grab my backpack!¡± Wang Ye turned around and, in the brief moment of catching his breath, spoke to the soldier behind him who had just had his gun taken away by him. No¡­ no need!¡± The soldiers from the back of the line shook their heads in refusal. The gun had already been handed over to Wang Ye for help, and he couldn¡¯t carry the backpack and the gun at the same time; it just wasn¡¯t something he could do. Even though he was the only private in the squad, he still cared about his image. After all, he was one of the best among the trainees at the Division Training Camp this year, which was why he could enter as a private. ¡°Don¡¯t talk too much, hurry up! And¡­ you too, Luo Yong, come up here!¡± Wang Ye couldn¡¯t afford to speak long sentences now; there was no time to catch his breath. ¡°Together, you¡­ you guys grab our¡­ our two backpacks!¡± The assistant squad leader joined in. Immediately, Qi Zhenfei stopped struggling, and there was a little color on his face from the assistant squad leader¡¯s slap. One hand grabbed Wang Ye¡¯s backpack, and the other hand grabbed the assistant squad leader¡¯s backpack, while Luo Yong grabbed his backpack from behind. Then, the two of them, with Wang Ye and the assistant squad leader, immediately sped up by another three points. Others did the same; those with some strength left were helping their lagging comrades. Some were holding hands, and some were using backpacks to pull them along. Together, they shouted from time to time, running towards the camp gate. At this point, the first squad was the fastest, but the third squad had also moved to the middle of the line, while the second squad had lagged a bit, falling about ten meters behind the first and third squads, who had just come down from the hill. Naturally, they were now trying even harder because it looked like they would definitely make it before eight o¡¯clock. The biggest problem now was not falling behind. If they fell behind, they would have to do a two-kilometer duck walk as punishment later. ¡°Charge¡­ charge-¡± ¡°Quick¡­ brothers¡­ brothers, hurry¡­¡± When they were less than three hundred meters from the camp, Wang Ye and the others could already see it. Outside the camp gate in front, Captain Jiangnan was standing there with a few people. ¡°Charge-¡± ¡°Keep¡­ keep going!¡± Everyone shouted again, and their steps pushed forward with a bit more force. In the short three to four hundred meters after they merged, they were actually even more exhausted now, and their voices when they shouted were weak. Mainly, it was because the merger had caused everyone to explode instantly, using as much strength as they had. Even Wang Ye, who was now as tired as an old ox, was running with someone, feeling half-dead from exhaustion. But Wang Ye was also persisting. Finally, in the last 300 meters, the first squad managed to run ahead of Captain Jiangnan with a slight advantage. Needless to say, the second squad was naturally the last to arrive. Although they were only about ten meters behind the first and third squads. But at this moment, everyone was pushing themselves to the limit, and the mere ten meters felt like an insurmountable gap. ¡°Not bad, the first squad arrived at 7:56, the third squad was a bit behind, and the second squad had the worst performance. Second squad leader, remember to do the duck walk after dinner!¡± Seeing the soldiers sprawled on the ground around him, Captain Jiangnan didn¡¯t shout them up, but he didn¡¯t let them rest either. He just said this. In an instant, the second squad leader, who was sitting there like he had eaten a bitter pill, looked over with a weak response, ¡°Yes!¡± Losing was just losing, and in the reconnaissance company, this kind of thing was common, and internal competition was even more routine. After hearing the second squad leader¡¯s response, Captain Jiangnan smiled and looked around at everyone. Then he kicked a soldier who was lying down with his foot, ¡°Alright, stop playing dead. Get up, let¡¯s go to the cafeteria for lunch!¡± Wu Jianfeng shouted. Then, the deputy company commander, the clerk, and the communicator beside him all started to pull and drag, helping some of the soldiers who were really out of strength to stand up. After stumbling and staggering, the soldiers of the second squad, who had run and then got up again, no longer had the aura of reconnaissance troops. Each one seemed to be stumbling around like a drunken person. ¡°These lunatics, going out so early in the morning and coming back like this!¡± It¡¯s probably because they went hiking again. But why do I feel like 1 saw Wang Ye?¡± There were two sentries at the gate, and although they were supposed to be on duty and not slack off while on guard duty, they didn¡¯t move at the moment. They were just moving their mouths and making a little noise. ¡°I think I saw him too, and he¡¯s a lieutenant. What¡¯s going on?¡± The two sentries were quite puzzled. It hadn¡¯t been even two months since the competition, and some military reports were still reporting on Wang Ye¡¯s achievements. In such a situation, it was unlikely that anyone wouldn¡¯t recognize Wang Ye. However, they weren¡¯t absolutely sure if it was Wang Ye they saw now. After all, in their memory, Wang Ye was just a private, and he wasn¡¯t even a reconnaissance soldier in the Division¡­ Wang Ye had no time to bother with the sentries¡¯ confusion right now. Because Captain Jiangnan was causing trouble again. ¡°What¡¯s the matter with all of you? You better run. If you¡¯re not enthusiastic even about eating, what can you be enthusiastic about? Hurry up and run. I¡¯ll give you ten minutes. If you don¡¯t make it to the cafeteria in ten minutes, breakfast is canceled!¡± With one sentence, the exhausted group of people who had just finished running had to muster their strength again and push their legs forward. The second company was a bit far from the main gate, even though they were now crossing back horizontally. But there were only ten minutes, and if they didn¡¯t run, they definitely wouldn¡¯t make it. Fortunately, they had just had a brief respite, so they had some energy left to run again. However, when Wang Ye arrived at the cafeteria, he was dumbfounded. Today, the kitchen had already prepared meals and placed them on the tables for everyone. They just needed to sit down and eat. But when Wang Ye looked at the plate in front of him, which still had a whole piece of red meat oozing red juice, he was really taken aback. The meat wasn¡¯t entirely bright red; there were some traces of searing on it, but those were very minimal. If Wang Ye had to estimate the degree of doneness of this beef using Western cooking standards, it could barely be considered one-tenth done. Wang Ye¡¯s face turned a bit ugly. In his two lifetimes, he had eaten beef steak at least medium-rare. The beef Zhang Ping¡¯an had given him in the fourth company was even braised to the point of being thoroughly cooked. ¡°But what¡¯s this stuff now?¡± ¡°Hehe, can¡¯t handle it?1 ii Beside him, Ge Hui, the squad leader, had been paying attention to Wang Ye. After all, he was a newcomer, and Ge Hui felt responsible for taking care of him. Seeing Wang Ye sitting there in a daze, Ge Hui smiled and looked over, opening his mouth. His words made the others, who had already started devouring their meals without a care, also turn their attention to Wang Ye. Qiu Shuang, in particular, had a piece of beef in one hand, chopsticks in the other, his mouth was full of food, and even red juice was dripping from the corners of his mouth. Looking at Wang Ye, he spoke with a mouthful of food, ¡°Eat¡­ Wang Ye, the taste¡­ the taste is actually pretty good, eat more¡­ you¡¯ll get used to it after a couple of meals!¡± ¡°Just close your eyes and eat¡­ eat, don¡¯t worry about whether it¡¯s rare or well-done, just swallow it!¡± On the opposite side, Qi Zhenfei said the same thing, with his mouth full of food, as he looked at Wang Ye and mumbled. These guys were like starving ghosts. Of course, Wang Ye was hungry now too. Since last night until now, after going through such a high-intensity training just now, it would be strange if he wasn¡¯t hungry. But looking at them biting into the meat with red juice oozing from their lips, Wang Ye found it hard to put the meat in his mouth. ¡°What¡¯s the matter? Can¡¯t eat it? ¡öI Suddenly, Captain Jiangnan came up from behind. Wang Ye turned to look at him, not saying a word. Captain Jiangnan continued in a serious tone, ¡°We are reconnaissance soldiers. When we are out in the wild, not to mention having one or two pieces of rare meat to eat, at that time, even a piece of raw meat is considered a luxury.¡± After a pause, he continued, ¡°During wartime, we reconnaissance soldiers need to infiltrate deep into enemy territory alone. To avoid exposure, we can¡¯t make fires. If we don¡¯t have rations, we have to eat anything we see. Rats, snakes, insects!¡± Saying this, he grinned, revealing a set of big teeth. He slapped Wang Ye on the shoulder and leaned in, looking directly into Wang Ye¡¯s eyes as he said, ¡°Our all-around champion, Lieutenant Wang Ye, you can¡¯t even handle this little thing, can you?¡± At this moment, Wang Ye really wanted to punch him in the eye. Such a basic motivational tactic. But¡­ he was also a man, and even more, a passionate man who had joined the military. As basic as it was, the motivational tactic was effective. ¡°Hmph!¡± Wang Ye snorted and didn¡¯t care if he was the captain. He turned his head, reached out, and grabbed the piece of meat in his plate that weighed at least half a pound. He brought it to his mouth and bit into it directly. His right fist, which wasn¡¯t holding the meat, clenched instantly. At this moment, Wang Ye felt like he wanted to vomit. He wasn¡¯t used to eating raw meat, and when he bit into the meat that was at least one-tenth done, the moment the juice burst into his mouth due to his teeth biting together, he couldn¡¯t stand the taste. Even though he knew that this juice was called myoglobin in the mouths of some Western cuisine enthusiasts, he still felt like it was just blood. *Gulp~ * His throat moved, and Wang Ye¡¯s face looked quite unpleasant, but he swallowed it. Then, he quickly bit into another piece of meat and started chewing. Well¡­ the texture was really good, and the taste was still something he wasn¡¯t used to, but immediately, Wang Ye picked up his chopsticks and quickly scooped up a mouthful of rice and side dishes, which made him feel much better. ¡°Haha, truly deserving of the all-around champion in the competition. Well¡­ not bad!¡± The hand on his shoulder patted him a few times, and then the person behind him walked away with a smile. Wang Ye didn¡¯t pay any attention to him, took the lead, and didn¡¯t bother with the others. He forced himself to swallow the food in his mouth, then closed his eyes, took another bite of meat, and continued to eat. His stomach was indeed hungry, and he couldn¡¯t afford not to eat.. Chapter 347 - Chapter 347: Ignoring Martial Ethics Chapter 347: Ignoring Martial Ethics Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Wang Ye actually didn¡¯t have to eat. He had the systems storage system, and he could transfer the beef. But that time, Wang Ye didn¡¯t cheat and stubbornly ate it all. The main reason was that Wang Ye didn¡¯t know how much training the reconnaissance platoon would have in the morning. Without eating meat, his strength and stamina wouldn¡¯t recover well. Although his physical fitness was high at the time, it also meant that he had to eat more to replenish his energy. Wang Ye finished the meal in three or four minutes. So did the others. ¡°Have you all finished eating? Gather outside the canteen!¡± Jiang Nan also put down his chopsticks. No one said anything. Everyone quickly got up, without washing their dishes and chopsticks, and gathered on the spot outside the canteen, picking up their backpacks and equipment. ¡°We are reconnaissance soldiers. What is a reconnaissance soldier? We were the closest to war within the regular troops, and once the war came, we were the first batch of soldiers to go!¡± On the steps outside the canteen, Jiang Nan looked around and shouted. Wang Ye knew he was speaking to him. After all, everyone else was not newcomers. Jiang Nan continued seriously, ¡°As reconnaissance soldiers, the dangers and challenges we encountered far exceeded those of any other branch of the military, including the special forces many of you admired!¡± After a pause, Jiang Nan glanced at Wang Ye again and said, ¡°Special forces might carry out various operations only when the situation between us and the enemy is well-defined and there is certain intelligence available. But we, on the other hand, have to enter unfamiliar battlefields with almost no intelligence at the slightest sign of any activity. Why?¡± He stared with wide eyes, this time directly addressing Wang Ye, ¡°Wang Ye, do you know why?¡± ¡°Report, because we were reconnaissance soldiers, and gathering various kinds of intelligence is our responsibility.¡± Even if it was Wang Ye¡¯s first day as a reconnaissance soldier, he could answer this question. ¡°Yes!¡± Jiang Nan nodded and continued loudly, ¡°So, becoming a reconnaissance soldier is very dangerous, but it is also very honorable. We are the vanguard on the battlefield. In order for us to survive as much as possible and complete our missions, the training we undergo is even more brutal! Wang Ye!¡± He called Wang Ye¡¯s name again. ¡°Go!¡± ¡°Are you mentally prepared?¡± ¡°Always prepared!¡± Wang Ye responded loudly. ¡°Very well!¡± ¡°Squad Leader!¡± Jiang Nan looked at the squad leader next to him and called his name. ¡°Here!¡± An Ping responded immediately. Jiang Nan looked at him and spoke, ¡°A new member has joined. Give your squad a week to get used to each other!¡± ¡°Yes!¡± An Ping responded loudly again. Wang Ye stayed silent. Naturally, he understood what Jiang Nan meant by ¡°getting used to each other,¡± but he didn¡¯t want to stubbornly report that it wasn¡¯t necessary right now. He knew nothing about reconnaissance training, and reporting that there was no need for adjustment would just make him seem foolish. It wasn¡¯t something to be embarrassed about, and a week of adjustment would be best. ¡°Second Platoon Leader!¡± Jiang Nan no longer focused on the first squad and turned to the second platoon in the rear. ¡°Here!¡± The second platoon leader responded with a stern face. ¡°Dismiss!¡± ¡°Yes!¡± It was tough, but the second platoon leader had to give the order with a stern face and call the second platoon out of formation. Watching the second platoon leave, Jiang Nan continued, ¡°First squad, you can go too!¡± ¡°Yes!¡± An Ping also made a sound. Shortly after, An Ping left the formation, and Wang Ye and the others followed. ¡°Hehe, we can relax for a week now!¡± ¡°Wang Ye, you really are a lucky star!¡± On the way out, Wang Ye heard the quiet laughter from Qu Shuang, who was walking beside him. Wang Ye turned to give him a smile. ¡°You¡¯re the first one to praise me like this!¡± Wang Ye whispered back softly. Clearly, his words had caught Qu Shuang off guard. Wang Ye smiled and remained silent. As he walked on, he couldn¡¯t help but sigh inwardly. ¡°In this world, there are still people with keen eyes!¡± Looking back, when he first joined the Fourth Company, those guys treated him like a jinx. Even when he went to the training camp, those guys knew that he was in the same batch as them, and some secretly cursed their bad luck. Being praised as a lucky star by comrades who were neither officers nor squad leaders as soon as he got in touch with them was truly a first for Wang Ye. Soon, the first squad was taken back to the dormitory building. They first went to the armory to return their gear and then entered the dormitory. ¡°Hurry up, you have three minutes, unpack your backpacks and put your equipment in place,¡± An Ping issued the first command. This command made everyone happy on the spot. Even when they were making their beds, someone in the dormitory laughed and said, ¡°It would be great if we could have a new recruit every week!¡± From their perspective, today, thanks to Wang Ye¡¯s arrival, they were able to have a much more comfortable time. Looking at other platoons, they were still fully armed and hadn¡¯t returned yet. The second platoon was probably already on the training ground in their duck march, and the remaining members of the first platoon and the third platoon had most likely gone straight to training, but they were able to come back and take off their gear now. And if the process went smoothly, following the adjustment period typically given to new recruits each year, their training workload for this week would definitely be greatly reduced, and sometimes, they might just have to observe. Feeling content, it was like having a wonderful vacation. They didn¡¯t think about the future. Reconnaissance soldiers were tired, and every comfortable day was cherished. Moreover, in their minds, they were already training at the limit almost every day. With Wang Ye¡¯s arrival, even if Wang Ye was a freak, they wouldn¡¯t be more tired or strained than before.. Chapter 348 - Chapter 348: Ignoring Martial Ethics (2) Chapter 348: Ignoring Martial Ethics (2) Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Regarding the topic of combat? At the Shibu¡¯s martial arts arena, they have already finished their combat training. ¡°Alright, once everyone¡¯s ready, we¡¯ll head downstairs!¡± Inside the dormitory, in less than three minutes, it seemed like everyone was almost ready, and the squad leader called out. As for the internal affairs handled by the reconnaissance soldiers, at least Wang Ye¡¯s initial impression was that it wasn¡¯t too strict. In fact, they mentioned it yesterday too. For reconnaissance soldiers, it was sufficient to be more rigorous during the weekly inspections because that was when the inspection team came. During regular days, it was okay as long as it was passable. Reconnaissance soldiers didn¡¯t have that much time to make their beds and handle internal affairs every day. Following An Ping, everyone quickly arrived at the arsenal once again. ¡°Here, Wang Ye, you¡¯ll be using this rifle from now on. Remember the rifle number and its rack location.¡± Right in the arsenal, An Ping casually handed Wang Ye another rifle. Hmm¡­ It looked similar to a Type 95, but it was noticeably shorter. ¡°This is the Type 05 silenced submachine gun, with a magazine capacity of fifty rounds. With this suppressor attached, if you use this gun in a battlefield or a noisy environment, the enemy won¡¯t hear the gunfire at all. It¡¯s considered our reconnaissance soldiers¡¯ true gem!¡± The armorer smiled as he spoke and handed Wang Ye a suppressor, then signaled for him to attach it. Wang Ye had actually seen this rifle yesterday. The squad leader and the others brought various firearms used by reconnaissance soldiers, including this one. But now, holding the one they assigned to him, Wang Ye couldn¡¯t help but smile and say. ¡°Cool!¡± He was telling the truth. Just a moment ago, without the suppressor, this rifle looked like a clumsily shortened Type 95 and was rather unattractive. But now, with the suppressor attached, its aesthetics skyrocketed. ¡°Cool, for sure! Let¡¯s go, everyone, grab your gear and get ready; we¡¯re heading to the shooting range!¡± An Ping called out. Currently, everyone had various types of weapons, including some mortar rounds that even made Wang Ye take a few extra glances. Heading outside. Outside the door, the instructor was already waiting. Because this time, the first squad needed to do some target shooting. Now that they had received their rifles, they also needed to go next door to collect ammunition. This wasn¡¯t something a squad leader could handle on his own. Even for reconnaissance soldiers, live ammunition target shooting would have officers accompanying them. After collecting the ammunition and descending the stairs, the first squad jogged to the garage. After a truck pulled out, Wang Ye and the others lifted ammunition crates onto the vehicle. ¡°Old Cheng, can you drive steadily? We¡¯ve all been holding it in since this morning!¡± Before getting on the truck, Qiu Shuang called out to a fellow squad member. This was the driver for the first squad. ¡°Flehe, don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll make sure you all are comfortable!¡± The guy grinned, making Wang Ye somewhat skeptical. However, he soon proved himself with his actions. Of course, most of them were brothers from the same squad, and he probably didn¡¯t want to get on their bad side. With clattering sounds, the truck left the camp. The shooting range was a bit far from the division headquarters, taking about twenty minutes to drive there. As they entered the shooting range, Wang Ye leaned out from the back of the truck to look around. Here, the shooting range was clearly larger than the one used by the fourth platoon. ¡°Alright, we¡¯re here; hurry up and unload the ammunition.¡± Once the truck stopped, the squad leader inside the vehicle spoke up. They quickly unloaded the ammunition crates and then assembled in formation. The instructor came in front of them and looked directly at Wang Ye, saying, ¡°Wang Ye, I heard you were a sharpshooter in the fourth platoon, right?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Well, I can understand that. You¡¯re also a top scorer in the hundred-meter shooting competition, but I haven¡¯t seen your sniper skills yet. Let¡¯s give it a try later!¡± ¡°Yes!¡± The reconnaissance soldiers were using the Type 88 sniper rifle, which Wang Ye was already quite familiar with. Despite his silent complaints about the rifle, he had no problem handling it now. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s start by getting familiar with the firearms.¡± What he referred to as ¡°getting familiar with firearms¡± meant target shooting. The treatment was excellent; Wang Ye didn¡¯t even need to load the ammunition himself. Starting with the Type 05 submachine gun, then the Type 92 pistol, followed by the Type 95, Type 88 sniper rifle, and even the dagger gun, Wang Ye went through a round with all of them. All perfect scores, even for the pistol and dagger gun, Wang Ye excelled. But in the end, after Wang Ye finished firing the rocket launcher, he faced a new challenge. The Type 89 60mm mortar. This was out of his league. Wang Ye had never encountered this in the fourth platoon. The fourth platoon didn¡¯t use mortars; aside from the machine guns mounted on the infantry fighting vehicles, they only had rocket launchers. However, it was clear that they knew Wang Ye wouldn¡¯t be familiar with it, so when he tried it, An Ping and the others taught him how to aim and fire the mortar step by step. Starting from practical experience, they taught him bit by bit. Occasionally, they fired a round¡­ Well, he aimed, and Wang Ye was responsible for firing the mortar shell. All in all, it wasn¡¯t too difficult. In less than twenty minutes, Wang Ye successfully learned how to aim the mortar and hit the large ground target a kilometer away. Naturally, his skill level increased. This thing was very useful, weighing just a bit over five kilograms in total. The key was that it could hit a distance of over two kilometers, and it was air-launched¡ªa must-have artifact for battlefield surprises. Wang Ye had already decided that he would focus on practicing this in the future and upgrade his mortar shooting skill to the highest level as soon as possible¡­ ¡°Next, we¡¯ll move on to the hundred-meter rapid-fire training. Deputy squad leader, demonstrate it for Wang Ye!¡± After finishing with the mortar, they immediately moved on. This new training subject was something Wang Ye had never encountered. Hundred-meter rapid fire; the fourth platoon didn¡¯t even have a field for this, and Wang Ye hadn¡¯t seen it before. But after practicing and watching the deputy squad leader demonstrate it once, Wang Ye didn¡¯t feel much pressure.. Chapter 349 - Chapter 349: Ignoring Martial Ethics (3) Chapter 349: Ignoring Martial Ethics (3) Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In the hundred-meter rapid fire, the requirement was to shoot down thirty moving targets within forty seconds, testing one¡¯s quick reflexes and shooting speed. But for Wang Ye, this was as simple as a walk in the park. Wang Ye was at the shooting range with his fellow soldiers the entire morning. Of course, it wasn¡¯t just Wang Ye shooting; others were also participating. After returning to the camp area at noon and finishing their meal, Wang Ye was brought out again. ¡°Come on, you attack first!¡± On the training ground, Wang Ye and Cai Huayu were facing each other, separated by about two or three meters. On the side, the others were watching with smiles on their faces. Hand-to-hand combat training, also known as martial arts training. And now, it was the preliminary assessment before the martial arts training. It was the responsibility of the capture and detainment team in the class to evaluate Wang Ye¡¯s skills. In simple terms, it was time for a little brawl. This was something everyone was looking forward to. In martial arts competitions, Wang Ye had already made a name for himself. Whether it was physical fitness or his previous shooting skills, no one in the class dared to underestimate Wang Ye. In fact, they didn¡¯t even dare to provoke him with words. On the contrary, they were all secretly checking their own hearts, enduring the mental impact that Wang Ye, this ¡°freak,¡± brought to them. But now¡­ Qiu Shuang, that guy, spoke with a grin, ¡°Old Cai, be careful. Wang Ye has been in the army for less than a year. Don¡¯t give him panda eyes!¡± ¡°Shut up!¡± An Ping glared at him, but then Wang Ye noticed that An Ping had a hint of a smile at the corner of his mouth, indicating that this guy might be secretly looking forward to something¡­ Of course, not only him and Qiu Shuang, but it seemed that the others might have similar thoughts as well. You see, except for Private Qi Zhenfei, everyone else was eager to spar with Wang Ye. Being able to beat a martial arts champion in a friendly match, wouldn¡¯t that be a kind of honor? ¡°Squad leader, how about you go first? 1 actually prefer counterattacks!¡± Wang Ye looked at Cai Huayu on the opposite side, who was grinning and rubbing his hands together. He wasn¡¯t being modest; he was skilled in military boxing, and this set of military boxing had become muscle memory for him, combined with his super-fast reflexes. Fighting defensively, Wang Ye was more confident in quickly counterattacking and subduing his opponent. Of course, it was mainly due to the lack of a killer move in the first set of military boxing. ¡°Really?¡± Cai Huayu on the opposite side looked at Wang Ye and spoke seriously. ¡°Really!¡± Wang Ye nodded, and in the next moment, he saw the person in front of him charging directly. ¡°Let me teach you the first lesson!¡± Cai Huayu said as he charged, raising his hand and also lifting his foot. Wang Ye¡¯s pupils contracted slightly, and he really wanted to shout that Cai Huayu wasn¡¯t following the rules, but there was no time to yell now. In military boxing, the counterhook kick was used as a direct reflex. In the blink of an eye, the two exchanged blows for four or five moves. The end result was that Wang Ye didn¡¯t seize the opportunity to counterattack and subdue him, and Cai Huayu didn¡¯t subdue Wang Ye either. They separated briefly, and Cai Huayu didn¡¯t come back for another round. Instead, he looked at Wang Ye and said with a smile, ¡°Haha, not bad, Wang Ye, your foundation is really good!¡± Cai Huayu was a bit surprised inside, but he didn¡¯t hesitate to praise himself. Wang Ye looked at him somewhat speechless. ¡°I just said this is your first lesson!¡± Cai Huayu smiled and raised a finger, saying, ¡°Reconnaissance soldiers don¡¯t need to follow the rules of martial arts. If you can ambush, do it without hesitation. If you can seize the initiative, don¡¯t be polite. Martial ethics¡­ what the fuck!¡± Before he could finish his sentence, he was startled. Because in the next moment, Wang Ye lunged at him directly. Fists and feet clashed, accompanied by a series of loud thuds, and there was no time for talking. After a few moves, this time Wang Ye seized an opportunity. With his extremely fast reflexes and adaptability, as he kicked, Wang Ye directly grabbed his leg with his right hand. At the same time, he bent down and lowered his head to avoid his incoming hands. Then, using a move not part of military boxing, Wang Ye employed the Iron Head technique. He forcefully struck it against his chest. ¡°Tssss¡± Cai Huayu staggered back five or six meters before finally stopping himself from falling. He couldn¡¯t help but raise his hand and rub the spot on his chest where Wang Ye¡¯s head had struck. ¡°Hehe, Squad Leader, have i learned the essence of your lack of martial ethics?¡± Wang Ye didn¡¯t pursue this time, standing in place, rubbing his forehead, and laughing cheerfully as he spoke.. Chapter 350 - Chapter 350: Fair-skinned and Beautifully Muscled Chapter 350: Fair-skinned and Beautifully Muscled Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Hehe, very good¡­ you learn fast!¡± Cai Huayu praised on the surface, but deep down, he felt like spitting blood at this moment. This Wang Ye was truly wild! He dared to use it right after he taught it. But looking at the military rank on Wang Ye¡¯s shoulder, he chuckled inwardly once again. Well, what¡¯s there for him to be afraid of? After all, he wasn¡¯t an ordinary private or corporal. He had already reached the rank of lieutenant, so there was no need to be timid even when facing someone in his second phase. At this moment, the other members of the squad on the side were also dumbfounded. They really didn¡¯t expect that Wang Ye could not only spar with Cai Huayu but also come out unscathed, even gaining the upper hand. True, Cai Huayu hadn¡¯t lost yet, but this had already exceeded everyone¡¯s expectations. In their minds, even if Wang Ye had good physical fitness and shooting skills, those could be understood. After all, those were talents. But in times of peace, there wasn¡¯t much room for martial arts prowess in the outside world. Moreover, Wang Ye didn¡¯t seem to come from a martial arts background. A person like him, who had entered the military for such a short time, should theoretically be weak in hand-to-hand combat, the kind that could be easily defeated by any reconnaissance soldier. But now¡­ They were very fortunate that their squad leader had finally decided to send Cai Huayu, the squad¡¯s best combatant, into the ring. Otherwise, it might have been them going into the ring with smiles on their faces, only to be beaten and humiliated after a few moves. That would have been quite embarrassing! ¡°That¡¯s enough!¡± At this moment, An Ping stopped the two who were still on guard and clearly wanted to continue. No, Squad Leader, we¡¯ve only exchanged a few moves. We haven¡¯t even tested anything yet!¡± Cai Huayu immediately looked over and spoke hastily. After a few minor setbacks, he couldn¡¯t allow this to happen. After all, he was a veteran in the second phase and the squad¡¯s combat expert. Wang Ye remained silent. After all, he was facing someone in Phase Two, and it wouldn¡¯t be good if he appeared too eager to engage in a fight. But deep down, Wang Ye was actually looking forward to it. Since joining the military, he had never been in a full-on combat like this before. Leaving aside everything else, the brief exchange they had just now felt great to Wang Ye. He was even feeling quite excited at the moment. An Ping looked at him and said, ¡°Today, our mission is to instruct, and what we just did was just a warm-up, not a real fight. If you want to fight, you¡¯ll have plenty of opportunities after this week!¡± He was also speaking to Wang Ye, although Wang Ye didn¡¯t quite understand his meaning at the moment. But regardless of whether he understood or not, under the squad leader¡¯s words, this unfinished sparring between them had come to an end. Afterward, Cai Huayu began teaching Wang Ye the techniques he hadn¡¯t used before. ¡°The Capture Fist is a combat technique that only reconnaissance and special forces can learn. In addition, it¡¯s a martial art that requires the use of Capture Knife and routine practice to master. It focuses on stealth and one-hit kills. At the same time, it¡¯s a martial art that is generally not allowed to be used!¡± Looking at Wang Ye, Cai Huayu said these words before starting the instruction. His words clearly had another meaning, which was that ¡°even though I lost just now, 1 was holding back.¡± Wang Ye understood this but was somewhat skeptical. He felt that even if Cai Huayu had used it, it wouldn¡¯t have made much of a difference. Combat fighting wasn¡¯t really about how skilled you were in techniques; it was about the person. During their previous fight, they didn¡¯t strictly adhere to military boxing routines. Instead, they improvised their moves based on quick reactions. Some moves were adapted from military boxing routines, but most were based on their own instincts and attack intuition. Certainly, these thoughts had occurred to him earlier. Before long, Wang Ye found himself silently congratulating himself. Darn, what were they teaching here? It was so ruthless. No wonder these techniques were not allowed for regular use. They were indeed too dangerous, and it was no surprise they were prohibited in everyday training. Moves like throat locks and groin kicks were all very dangerous. Practicing them with comrades could result in irreparable damage. But when he thought about using these moves against real enemies, he had to admit they could be very effective. One move could directly subdue an opponent. It was a significant departure from the military boxing Wang Ye had learned before. Military boxing had actually become somewhat of a popular exercise in society by now. Its lack of offensive power had been evident, as Wang Ye had experienced, and it had fallen short in terms of lethality. However, in modern warfare, ordinary infantry soldiers didn¡¯t need exceptionally high personal combat skills. Good physical fitness had been sufficient. Close combat situations had rarely arisen for regular infantry, and there had been no need for such opportunities. ¡°Raise your hand a bit higher¡­¡± ¡°Kick faster, with a more cunning angle, and the force must be ruthless. You must ensure that when one leg strikes, the opponent loses all ability to resist. ii On the training ground, Cai Huayu had been teaching Wang Ye the Capture Fist. The others had also been busy; since there had been four pairs of people and the squad leader, they had been practicing Capture Fist routines nearby. ¡°What are you doing? Be serious!¡± ¡°Your movements are so slow. Haven¡¯t been practicing for a long time, huh?¡± Over there, continuous scolding could be heard, and An Ping didn¡¯t give them any face in front of Wang Ye. They had been training for almost two hours straight, and Wang Ye¡¯s proficiency in the Capture Fist had improved. After intentionally letting Cai Huayu demonstrate it once, combined with his own practice, it had reached level eight. But that was the end of it for now. After a brief break, they switched to a new training exercise at three in the afternoon. Binding¡ªof course, it wasn¡¯t anything like the questionable Asian bondage scenes seen on television. It involved various methods of tying up enemies and knotting ropes. After practicing for over forty minutes and teaching Wang Ye, they took a short break and then resumed Wang Ye¡¯s training in Capture Fist. ¡°Very good, your memory is excellent. Now, 1¡¯11 teach you the Capture Knife, so remember it!¡± In front of Wang Ye, Cai Huayu had watched as Wang Ye, who had just practiced other exercises an hour ago, could immediately execute the Capture Fist routine as soon as it was called. Cai Huayu smiled. All teachers liked intelligent students with good memories. Those who couldn¡¯t be taught could be quite frustrating to deal with, and Wang Ye was clearly one of those smart students. However, this teaching session was shorter than the previous one, and Wang Ye hadn¡¯t even fully learned the Capture Knife routine when An Ping came over to interrupt his learning. At the same time, An Ping instructed Wang Ye to review the binding course. They continued until five o¡¯clock. ¡°One¡­ Two¡­ Three¡­ Four¡­¡± Wang Ye was fully armed, running along with a group of people in front of the dormitory building towards the camp¡¯s main gate. It was time for physical training, armed cross-country running of ten kilometers. However, the slogan being chanted now was not by Wang Ye¡¯s group. As they were about to leave the camp, a clear and spirited slogan could be heard from afar. Their spirits lifted. Wang Ye immediately followed the sound and saw a group of people on another road within the camp, also running in full gear. Wang Ye had excellent vision, and even from a distance of at least a hundred meters, he could clearly see that the group consisted entirely of female soldiers. Of course, he didn¡¯t need to see them; the sound alone was enough to distinguish them as female soldiers. ¡°Hehe, are you excited, Wang Ye? Female soldiers, huh? Your battalion doesn¡¯t have any, right?¡± Qu Shuang chuckled quietly next to him. ¡°We really don¡¯t!¡± Wang Ye glanced at him and replied honestly. The Iron Bones Hero Regiment, including the entire PR department, was made up of males. To put it bluntly, in the Iron Bones Hero Regiment, if you didn¡¯t leave the camp, the only woman you would encounter was the boss lady of the convenience store. ¡°Hehe, don¡¯t bother looking. What¡¯s so interesting? These are all tigresses. We have a separate female reconnaissance squad in our battalion, and each one of those female soldiers is tough!¡± At this moment, someone from behind whispered, and Wang Ye couldn¡¯t help but exclaim, ¡°Ah!¡± He wasn¡¯t surprised that there were female soldiers in the division, but the fact that they were in the reconnaissance unit caught him off guard. Wow, it was his first time encountering female reconnaissance soldiers in his own division. ¡°It¡¯s nothing unusual. Female soldiers have their own advantages. Focus on your running!¡± An Ping, who was in front, turned around and whispered. Wang Ye fell silent immediately, but as he continued to run, he couldn¡¯t help but cast glances at the female reconnaissance squad on the other side. Of course, Wang Ye wasn¡¯t thinking anything inappropriate. He wasn¡¯t like the guys from the previous training camp who had spent years in the wilderness and would eagerly approach any woman they saw to catch a whiff of her scent. Since joining the military, Wang Ye had seen plenty of women, and he often went into town during his time in the training camp. As for female soldiers, he had even met some from the division¡¯s PR department and even the military PR department. Wang Ye¡¯s curiosity was now piqued solely by the fact that these female soldiers were reconnaissance troops. ¡°Fair-skinned, beautiful, and muscular, one punch can dominate the west.¡± ¡°Hehe, Wang Ye, don¡¯t keep staring, or they might set their sights on you later. Let me tell you, they love challenging us male soldiers. But when it comes to a real fight, you can¡¯t go all out, while they won¡¯t hold back. So, whoever they target is in for some trouble.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, hurry up, avoid them!¡± Private Zhang Zhenfei in front of Wang Ye seemed to have some psychological shadow and quietly urged everyone to run faster. ¡°Hehe, Wang Ye, are you curious about what they look like now? But I advise you, just forget about it. No matter how pretty they are, they¡¯re not our type. When looking for a girlfriend, it¡¯s better to find someone outside. These players, be careful they don¡¯t use their Capture Fist on you in the middle of the night!¡± Up ahead, the squad leader couldn¡¯t help but laugh and give a reminder. ¡°Alright, stop. Let¡¯s turn back and run!¡± At this moment, An Ping ordered. Because he saw that the other side seemed to have changed their route. If they continued running in their current direction, they would definitely run into each other. He was feeling a bit apprehensive himself. Beautiful lips were nice, but it also depended on whether you could handle them. Obviously, these female reconnaissance soldiers weren¡¯t suitable for everyone. A touch of red lips isn¡¯t for everyone, and one punch can kill a young man. The saying that had circulated in the reconnaissance battalion wasn¡¯t without reason. They turned around and began to run back. At this moment, Wang Ye really wanted to say, ¡°Are they really that scary?¡± ¡°Oh, they ran away!¡± ¡°Hmph, a bunch of cowards. Come on, let¡¯s catch up!¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go, we haven¡¯t seen Wang Ye yet!¡± Among the female soldier squad, as they saw the men turn around and start running, some of them made comments as well. They hadn¡¯t participated in the division¡¯s martial arts competition. But they all knew about Wang Ye¡¯s reputation, and when they heard that Wang Ye had come to the division and was in the First Platoon of the Second Company, and they happened to encounter them, they immediately wanted to see Wang Ye in person. Hmm¡­ it wasn¡¯t about being fangirls; it was just curiosity. ¡°Why chase after them? We¡¯re here to train. If we run into them, fine, but now that they¡¯ve run away, let it be. Let¡¯s all focus, no more chatting!¡± At this point, their squad leader shouted sternly. Although someone had suggested pursuing the First Platoon earlier, she hadn¡¯t refused. But now, it was clear that the First Platoon was deliberately avoiding them and others. There was no need to chase them. They were elite female reconnaissance soldiers who were in no way inferior to male soldiers, and they weren¡¯t giggling fangirls.. Chapter 351 - Chapter 351: Ancestral Massage Technique! Chapter 351: Ancestral Massage Technique! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Throughout Wang Ye¡¯s impression, female soldiers in the army have always been a source of morale boost and a popular presence. Whether it was the medical team that came before or the journalists who visited later, male soldiers always seemed highly motivated. Like peacocks displaying their feathers to attract mates, they couldn¡¯t help but wear their military uniforms with pride, hoping to stand out in a sea of male soldiers and gain the favor of the female soldiers. However, now, Wang Ye was actually avoiding the female soldiers for the first time. Originally, they were supposed to go on a ten-kilometer armed cross-country excursion, but it ended up being a ten-kilometer run around the parade ground. Naturally, everyone liked this choice, including Wang Ye. He enjoyed running and wanted to see if he could turn this into a skill after his first ten-kilometer armed run. However, it was clear that there were two ways to run a ten-kilometer route. Running on a flat track and running over the hills and mountains outside the camp, which one was easier, even a casual observer could tell. ¡°Hurry up, give it your all, we¡¯re reconnaissance soldiers!¡± On the track, An Ping turned around and yelled. This was already the nth time he had shouted this. Half of the ten kilometers had already passed. And now the team had spread out. To be precise, it was Wang Ye who had separated from them. At this moment, Wang Ye appeared to be the last one in the squad. But in fact, Wang Ye was the first among them in terms of running. A while ago, for some reason, An Ping had instructed Wang Ye to run at full speed. He said that today¡¯s run was every man for himself, and whoever finished first could rest first. Wang Ye thought that since he was new here, there was no harm in showing off a bit. Besides, his strength had already been revealed during the martial arts competition. So he readily agreed to the squad leader¡¯s request. And that¡¯s how the current scene unfolded. Indeed, they were true reconnaissance soldiers. Even after running nearly five kilometers, Wang Ye hadn¡¯t fallen into their pace; he was trailing behind them by just twenty to thirty meters. But it was precisely because of this that the reconnaissance soldiers¡¯ teeth were almost grinding to bits. They had been selected from various companies or were the cream of the crop from the new recruits¡¯ platoon. They were absolute elites, and being overtaken by someone was a great humiliation! Continually glancing back at Wang Ye, they gritted their teeth and increased their speed. They didn¡¯t dare to run recklessly. After all, they had to ensure they could complete the ten kilometers. So they only dared to increase their speed little by little. In the rear, Wang Ye could now hear An Ping¡¯s voice up ahead. As he ran, he looked at the reconnaissance soldiers in front of him and grinned. In fact, he was already holding back. Reconnaissance soldiers typically completed the five-kilometer armed cross-country run in about eighteen minutes. The gap between them and Wang Ye was still quite noticeable. If Wang Ye were to go all out, even if they bit their teeth and accelerated now, they would only last for another two laps before getting overtaken. However, when Wang Ye reached this point, he slightly slowed down his pace. He understood An Ping¡¯s intentions. He was using himself as a sharpening stone to put pressure on them. Wang Ye was exceptionally familiar with this tactic, having come across it many times before. So, maintaining his current position, around twenty to thirty meters behind them, occasionally speeding up a bit to close the gap and create pressure on An Ping ahead, was the best strategy. What was this? In fact, it was like herding ducks; Wang Ye was herding while An Ping was teasing¡­ Lap after lap, the ten kilometers left Wang Ye panting at the end. But in the end, when Wang Ye finished the run, he did so with a smile as he lapped them. ¡°Pant¡­ pant¡­¡± Beside the track, Wang Ye immediately took off his backpack, placed his rifle-wife on top of it, and then moved slowly in place. Looking at the others on the track still running with tired expressions, Wang Ye couldn¡¯t help but smile. With a thought, he said, ¡°Successful skill activation!¡± There was a slight surprise, but then Wang Ye¡¯s exhausted heart was filled with joy once again. It had actually worked. Last time during the eight-kilometer armed run, he hadn¡¯t managed to activate the skill. Unexpectedly, this time, he had succeeded with the ten kilometers. Wang Ye was a bit surprised, but at the same time, his tired face showed even greater happiness. Because this meant his physical strength could continue to reach new limits. Of course, Wang Ye¡¯s smile looked a bit annoying to the others on the track. However, they couldn¡¯t speak at all right now, let alone confront Wang Ye. Furthermore, if they really wanted to confront him, they needed the strength to do so! Looking at how Wang Ye and Cai Huayu, the prisoner capturer in their class, could fight evenly and even gain the upper hand, none of the others in the class had a chance to beat Wang Ye unless they ganged up on him. After nearly two minutes, when they also finished their last lap, Wang Ye had already calmed down. Huff¡­ Wang¡­ Wang Ye¡­ luckily¡­ we¡­ we didn¡¯t join the same platoon!¡± Qi Zhenfei, lying flat on the ground, gasped heavily. Looking at Wang Ye, as he lay there panting heavily, Qi Zhenfei couldn¡¯t help but sigh like this. That was his sincere sentiment now. Wang Ye had come with the honor of being the overall champion in martial arts, and he had also broken records in the five-kilometer run and the 400-meter obstacle course. So now, when they were overtaken by Wang Ye and couldn¡¯t beat him in the run, they didn¡¯t really feel embarrassed. After all, no one in the entire division could outrun him. But just imagine if Wang Ye had joined their platoon when he first came here, and they had started together at the same time. That would have driven them crazy¡­ ¡°Hehe, alright, stop talking! Come on, I¡¯ll give you a massage.¡± Wang Ye looked at him like this, suddenly had an idea, and then smiled as he squatted down and started massaging. ¡°I don¡¯t know if you reconnaissance soldiers have this technique, but the technique in our Fourth Company was improved by an elder medic who was a family tradition. It works really well!¡± ¡°No¡­ no need,¡± Qi Zhenfei wanted to escape but was struggling. However, he was so exhausted that he had no strength to dodge Wang Ye¡¯s hands. Then¡­ n All- No¡­ no more!¡± Not even two seconds later, in a situation where the expressions of everyone in the squad froze, Qi Zhenfei, who was lying on the ground, let out a loud sound that he shouldn¡¯t have made at this moment. ¡°Hehe, endure it a bit, we¡¯re still reconnaissance soldiers. My technique is guaranteed to be effective, don¡¯t move!¡± Wang Ye was smiling happily at this moment. It turned out that even the tough reconnaissance soldiers couldn¡¯t handle the massage technique from the Fourth Company! At first, Wang Ye thought that the massage techniques in the army were all the same. But after going to the instructional team, he realized that it wasn¡¯t the case. Although they were similar in general, the stars of the Fourth Company were more meticulous, and there were many specifics about acupoints during the massage. Later, Wang Ye went back and asked Wu Jianfeng after returning from the instructional team, and Wu Jianfeng said that the massage technique in the Fourth Company had been improved by an elder medic. As for the results, after running eight kilometers before, mutual massages did have a significant effect. However, during the massage, it was quite painful! ¡°All- No¡­ Wang¡­ Brother Wang, no¡­ Squad¡­ Squad Leader, save me!¡± Qi Zhenfei had tears in his eyes by now. Reconnaissance soldiers also had massage techniques, but they rarely used them unless they were helping new recruits in the field or when new recruits arrived. That¡¯s because the reconnaissance unit¡¯s gym had specialized massage equipment. After high-intensity training, applying some medicinal alcohol and using the massage equipment was less painful and more effective. But now, Wang Ye didn¡¯t care about anything. While Qi Zhenfei was too weak to speak, he pressed down with all his might, causing him to cry out in pain. In Qi Zhenfei¡¯s eyes, this technique was as demanding as the interrogation and questioning training he had undergone. This pain went deep into his bones. And it wasn¡¯t just pain; it was also soreness. Wang Ye¡¯s massage technique was even more powerful than the reconnaissance soldiers¡¯ massage techniques. H Huff-¡± An Ping took a deep breath to recover his strength. He wasn¡¯t making a sound now, let alone trying to save Qi Zhenfei. He naturally saw that while Wang Ye¡¯s technique was a bit rough, he was pressing on specific acupoints. It was clear that he was really massaging. So he remained silent. But at this moment, he made up his mind. He definitely wouldn¡¯t let Wang Ye help him with a massage later. What a joke, if he, a squad leader, cried and begged for mercy while being massaged by Wang Ye, he would lose all his face. The others felt the same way. They silently seized the opportunity to relax their bodies while watching Qi Zhenfei¡¯s unfortunate situation. They had all made up their minds that they wouldn¡¯t let Wang Ye massage them later, no matter what. This massage was bizarre, this Fourth Company¡¯s ancestral technique was bizarre. ¡°That¡¯s enough!¡± After about a minute, Wang Ye stood up with a smile. At this moment, Qi Zhenfei¡¯s appearance was like how Wang Ye looked when he was first ¡°opened¡± during the groin kick incident. His eyes had lost their spark. With a smile, Wang Ye turned his head, and at this moment, the expressions of the others were somewhat unnatural. ¡°Hehe, I don¡¯t need it anymore, I¡¯m almost recovered!¡± ¡°Cough cough- Yes, Wang Ye, actually, we have a better and more scientific method here. Come, I¡¯ll take you to experience it!¡± Ge Hui spoke up like this. In that second, he ignored Qi Zhenfei, who was lying on the ground and looking at him with resentful eyes. ¡°Huh?¡± Wang Ye couldn¡¯t help but be surprised at this moment. ¡°A more scientific method? What is it?¡± ¡°Come on, you¡¯ll know when we take you!¡± Ge Hui began to put on his equipment again. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go together!¡± An Ping said at this moment. After everyone had put on their backpacks and picked up their rifles, An Ping also called Cai Huayu, and together, they helped Qi Zhenfei, who had been roughed up by Wang Ye, to his feet. Soon, Wang Ye was brought to the gymnasium of the Second Platoon. Actually, Wang Ye was not unfamiliar with this place; he had seen it from the outside yesterday. Moreover, the instructional team also had a gymnasium. It was just that the Fourth Company didn¡¯t have one; they only had a rudimentary indoor club, which served as physical training when the weather was bad. It couldn¡¯t be compared to this at all. ¡°It¡¯s really comfortable!¡± Lying on a massage chair, Wang Ye made such a sound. Actually, the massage chair was still somewhat painful, but the pain was mild. Compared to Wang Ye, who had already adapted to the rough manual massage methods of the Fourth Company and the instructional team, this tingling and sore sensation was truly enjoyable. ¡°It¡¯s comfortable, right?¡± Next to him, Qi Zhenfei rolled his eyes and said in an unkind tone. At this moment, he still harbored deep resentment. ¡°What? Learning Y language?¡± During the short break after dinner, when Wang Ye casually asked how they usually trained in the evening, his neighbor, Qiu Shuang, gave him an unexpected answer. Reconnaissance soldiers, after watching the news, usually didn¡¯t engage in other training. They focused on foreign language learning. Uh¡­ In the reconnaissance regiment of Division A, the emphasis was on learning the Y language. After all, the opposite side of the border here was Y country. So as a reconnaissance soldier, one had to be able to learn some daily communication and even interrogation oral language and simple vocabulary writing. Of course, it wasn¡¯t just the Y language; it¡¯s just that the emphasis was on learning the Y language. They also had to learn English.. Chapter 352 - Chapter 352: Maximum Level Troll, Stationed Training Test Chapter 352: Maximum Level Troll, Stationed Training Test Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Ah-¡± ¡°Bang!¡± Inside the training area of the camp, the entire Second Platoon was present. On the side, the deputy platoon leader and Jiang Nan each held a high-pressure water gun. Behind them, a medic stood by with a stretcher and a first aid kit, ready for any emergency. ¡°Hit him¡­ beat him¡­¡± ¡°Damn, are you stupid? You fight like this¡­ My Second Platoon doesn¡¯t have useless soldiers like you, get up quickly!¡± A stream of water surged towards a fallen figure in the muddy pit. Immediately, the figure, originally covered in mud, became much cleaner in an instant, and their face was revealed. It was a soldier from the Second Squad. If you looked closely, you would recognize him as one of the two non-commissioned officers who were defeated by Wang Ye when they attacked the Iron Bones Hero Team before. He looked a bit frustrated and annoyed. After catching his breath from the water spray, he yelled, ¡°Wang Ye, come at me again!¡± He charged towards a soldier who was crouched down on the side and, with a swift move, kicked the soldier who had just attacked him into the muddy water. ¡°Bang!¡± He tackled him directly. Wang Ye reacted quickly. When there was no way to avoid it and he was preparing to engage in close combat with him, suddenly another muddy figure rushed over from the side and pushed him aside in mid-air, landing him in the muddy water. ¡°Do something else!¡± The muddy figure shouted, and Wang Ye recognized him. He was his squad leader. The next second, before Wang Ye could respond, he suddenly lunged forward. But it wasn¡¯t himself he was going after. In the midst of the chaos, in a moment of distraction, someone took the opportunity to kick him in the buttocks. ¡°Damn it! Wang Ye cursed, and in the muddy water, he quickly flipped over. His vision was blurred by the mud, but he could vaguely see a figure rushing towards him. In an instant, Wang Ye raised his leg, and the next moment, he kicked the figure that was pouncing on him directly, sending them flying. Afterward, Wang Ye didn¡¯t let him off. Damn it, he tried to ambush me. Wang Ye quickly got up and rushed over. At the same time, a voice came from the sidelines, ¡°Li Qing, what were you thinking? Is your brain not working? You rushed in like that, looking for death!¡± On the side, Jiang Nan was still spraying water with his water gun and shouting loudly. Wang Ye ignored him. After punching the soldier who had just ambushed him a few times, he was also kicked away by someone. As he got up, Wang Ye glanced at Jiang Nan for a moment. Wang Ye dared to say that if he dared to intervene now, he would instantly be beaten to the point where his own mother wouldn¡¯t recognize him. He was such a bastard. He watched the excitement and even added commentary, and the worst part was that he was a full-fledged troll. Just like the high-pressure water gun he held in his hand, the water gun was a physical attack, while his words were a mental attack. Of course, Wang Ye just felt a momentary annoyance, and he immediately stopped caring about Jiang Nan. Because someone else was rushing towards him from the side. Chaos, melee, this was Wang Ye¡¯s first time participating in the entire platoon¡¯s mud pit combat. After completing a ten-kilometer barehanded march just now, they were immediately pushed into this muddy pit. They were instructed to avoid using highly damaging moves, such as some ruthless techniques in unarmed combat training without protective gear. Everyone standing around them was considered an opponent, and they fought on an individual basis. That was the rule set by Jiang Nan. But in reality, when it came to fighting, everyone still stuck to their squads. Members of the same squad generally wouldn¡¯t fight each other, and they might even help each other. Of course, this was assuming they could still recognize each other after getting covered in mud. Sometimes when both participants were completely covered in mud and couldn¡¯t tell who was who, they would just fight as if they were from the same squad. This was also why Cai Huayu and Wang Ye were first stopped by An Ping when they tried to spar for the first time, and An Ping said there would be plenty of opportunities later. Here, you could fight as you pleased. As long as it wasn¡¯t intentional, it was fine even if someone ended up in the hospital; there were vehicles waiting nearby. Of course, it was actually quite challenging to get sent to the hospital right now. Everyone had just completed a ten-kilometer run, and now they were engaged in combat in the mud pit, with two high-pressure water guns on the sidelines constantly spraying at them. In addition, the rule was that you couldn¡¯t attack someone who was already down, so often after a fight, it was inevitable that there would be bruises and swelling. But for reconnaissance soldiers who had undergone this kind of training, they were tough and resistant to injuries. It¡¯s been about ten days, right? How is Wang Ye doing in the Second Platoon?¡± In the division headquarters, inside the office of the division commander, while Wang Ye was rolling around in the mud pit, the division commander was discussing him with the chief of staff. The chief of staff chuckled, ¡°Not bad at all, young people have strong learning abilities. Jiang Nan gave him a week to adapt, and now Wang Ye has started training with the entire platoon.¡± Pausing for a moment, the chief of staff continued with a smile, ¡°Wang Ye has integrated well, not falling behind in any aspect, still setting the benchmark!¡± The division commander smiled, ¡°That¡¯s good. He¡¯s the benchmark figure we want to establish in our military region this year. The more he learns and excels, the more prestigious our region becomes!¡± The chief of staff said with an undiminished smile, ¡°I haven¡¯t told him that, and I haven¡¯t told Jiang Nan and the others either!¡± The division commander nodded, ¡°Well, there¡¯s no need to say it! But I believe Wang Ye is not a fool. Being promoted out of turn has already attracted attention, but with Wang Ye¡¯s achievements, even if he has a Second-Class Merit that can¡¯t be publicized, the other two Second-Class Merits are indisputable!¡± The chief of staff nodded. This was the reality. Wang Ye had been promoted to the rank of Second Lieutenant before serving in the army for less than a year, and if it weren¡¯t for his accomplishments as a foundation, to be honest, now, not to mention questioning voices, even the division commander couldn¡¯t bear this kind of pressure. But now, when the division commander went out, the other division commanders would only envy him for having such a good soldier this year. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s not talk about this anymore. Let me take a look at the operational plan you¡¯ve developed this time!¡± The division commander began to lower his head and opened the folder that the chief of staff had placed on the desk earlier. The various regiments¡¯ training had been going on for some time now. Talking the talk without walking the fake moves, A Division had learned from the lessons earlier in the year, and they were determined not to repeat the same mistakes. So, during this training period, all units in the division had been continuously training in combat gear. The intention was clear: there would be confrontation exercises during this training period. However, the specifics of these exercises and the manner of confrontation had not been disclosed by the division headquarters. They had been on high alert, in a state of constant readiness. And now, it was time. They couldn¡¯t just keep everyone on edge without any action; otherwise, the soldiers would become complacent. Is the Second Platoon going to the Iron Bones Hero Regiment?¡± Suddenly, the division commander raised an expression of curiosity. The chief of staff spoke with a serious tone, ¡°Yes, that¡¯s how I¡¯ve arranged it. Our division and the Iron Bones Hero Regiment are both strong in combat, and the Second Platoon is also strong. The key is that the Second Platoon was shamefully defeated by them last time, even though we intentionally set it up that way. But now, if we give them a chance to redeem themselves, I believe the Second Platoon will unleash even greater combat power!¡± After saying this, the chief of staff continued firmly, ¡°1 absolutely didn¡¯t arrange this because of Wang Ye¡¯s situation!¡± ¡°You¡¯re confessing without being accused!¡± The division commander chuckled and pointed at him. The chief of staff maintained a serious expression, ¡°No, it¡¯s just that 1 had a feeling that this is what you wanted, sir!¡± ¡°Hehe, you, well, let it be this way then!¡± In truth, the division commander didn¡¯t find anything inappropriate about the plan. It was just that if they wanted to take care of Wang Ye, there was no need to assign the Second Platoon to be responsible for the Iron Bones Hero Regiment. After all, Wang Ye was still officially part of the Iron Bones Hero Regiment. Wasn¡¯t this setting up a situation where he had to fight his comrades, including his platoon leader and company commander? However, the chief of staff¡¯s argument was impeccable. The Second Platoon was indeed the most suitable unit to handle the Iron Bones Hero Regiment. Due to the Deng Hai incident earlier in the year, they had sacrificed their reputation to save face for the Iron Bones Hero Regiment. Now, it made sense to let the Second Platoon go and reclaim their honor. ¡°Alright, stop!¡± In the mud pit, after nearly half an hour of combat, the soldiers¡¯ movements were visibly weakened, and many of them had a difficult time getting up. Jiang Nan shouted to stop. Immediately, he continued to shout, ¡°Everyone, get up. Remember, you¡¯re reconnaissance soldiers. Even if you die, you can only die standing like the kind of soldiers we are!¡± At this moment, in the mud pit, right after he called for a stop, Wang Ye, who had been sitting in the mud, heard his words and began the difficult task of getting up. ¡°Come on, brothers! Get up!¡± Wang Ye was exhausted, and many parts of his body were sore, but after getting up, he didn¡¯t forget the people around him. During the process of getting up, he began to help the mud-covered soldiers lying next to him. Wang Ye didn¡¯t even know who this person was, but he recognized him despite being covered in mud. In fact, the reason he was lying in the mud pit right now was because of Wang Ye¡¯s actions a moment ago. However, that didn¡¯t matter anymore. They had been opponents just now, but now they were comrades. In combat training, there was no room for grudges. Of course, if someone lost this time, it was normal for them to seek revenge the next time this training was held. In fact, this was also a place to resolve conflicts and grievances. Just look at the two guys from the Second Squad who had been itching for a fight with Wang Ye. This time, they had been trying to pick a fight with him, but Wang Ye remembered knocking them down four or five times already. Of course, they had also knocked him down and even kicked him. In a chaotic mud pit with nearly a hundred people, if you wanted to come out clean, unless you were not a reconnaissance soldier but a fictional martial arts master from a TV series like Zhang Sanfeng. Well¡­ even in reality, Zhang Sanfeng couldn¡¯t come back to life. Two fists were no match for four hands, and a hero couldn¡¯t stand up to a pack of wolves! ¡°Hmph~¡± ¡°Mmm¡­¡± In the mud pit, muffled groans and falling sounds were heard from time to time because two high-pressure water jets were rushing towards them. Even though the exhausted figures had managed to stand up, they couldn¡¯t withstand the impact of these high-pressure water jets. Many of them were knocked down directly by the water. Of course, this was just the beginning. Soon, the platoon leaders and squad leaders began shouting. Then, inside the mud pit, everyone supported each other, forming a big circle and bracing themselves against the rushing water together. It was like a mud bath. This was also a way to relieve the pent-up aggression after the combat training. After enduring the rushing water for another seven or eight minutes, everyone was finally allowed to come ashore. They lined up and returned to the dormitory. Preparing to take a shower, they also checked each other for injuries. The bruised and swollen areas would need some medicinal ointment to soothe the pain. Naturally, this was another painful process. Applying ointment directly to bruised and swollen areas and then massaging it in, the sensation was, to put it mildly, quite exhilarating. After completing the whole routine, Wang Ye lay on the squad leader¡¯s bed like a dead dog. ¡°Yes! ¡°I guarantee to complete the mission!¡± Wang Ye didn¡¯t know that right after his painful experience, downstairs in the office, Jiang Nan stood there, full of killing intent, receiving a new mission. Of course, even if Wang Ye knew, it wouldn¡¯t change anything. Although he currently held the rank of Second Lieutenant and was treated as an acting platoon leader, he didn¡¯t have an official position.. Chapter 353 - Chapter 353: Ambush the Iron Bones Hero Regiment Chapter 353: Ambush the Iron Bones Hero Regiment Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Hey, I wonder how Wang Ye is doing?¡± At night, at the training base of the Iron Bones Hero Regiment, among the members of Class Eight who were already resting, someone couldn¡¯t help but speak up. ¡°The Reconnaissance Regiment of the Master Division, it must be tough!¡± Li Bing shook his head and sighed. They already knew where Wang Ye had gone. After all, the training team had all graduated, and everyone else had returned, but Wang Ye was the only one missing. How could they not be concerned? At that time, Zhou Qi had even rushed to find Wu Jianfeng in a hurry. Naturally, Wang Ye¡¯s whereabouts weren¡¯t something that needed to be kept secret, so they knew. ¡°All, Brother Wang and us really belong in different worlds!¡± Zhang Wen lay on his bed, full of sighs as he spoke, ¡°He¡¯s getting more and more comfortable. He¡¯s already at the Master Division. Will he be going to the military academy by the middle of next year? When we meet again in the future, we¡¯ll have to salute him!¡± As soon as he said this, Peng Yuhang next to him immediately laughed, ¡°Hehe, 1 definitely won¡¯t give him a chance. When he graduates from the military academy, I might already be a boss at home!¡± ¡°What are you thinking?¡± At this moment, Zuo Zicheng looked over and spoke unkindly, ¡°Being a boss, my fellow comrades from the same period, some are working on construction sites, some are working as security guards at the gate, some are on assembly lines, but there really aren¡¯t any bosses among us.¡± Looking at Peng Yuhang, he spoke in the tone of an old soldier instructing a new recruit, ¡°Unless you have a family business to inherit, otherwise, rely on yourself, be a bit more realistic!¡± After a pause, he added, ¡°Let me advise you, work harder, and if you have the chance, serve at least twelve years, at the very least, do five years. That way, when you¡¯re around twenty-three or twenty-four years old, you¡¯ll have some severance pay, and you can start a small shop outside to make a decent living. Of course, when I say a small shop, 1 mean the kind of small convenience store at the entrance of a residential area or a market, not asking you to start a big business.¡± ¡°Hehe, I was just talking!¡± Peng Yuhang replied somewhat embarrassedly. ¡°Being a soldier, before he came to the army, he had thought about becoming an elite, studying in the army, and then becoming an officer after graduation. But now that he¡¯s here, forget about becoming a non-commissioned officer, even if the non-commissioned officer contract were placed in front of him, there¡¯s a good chance he wouldn¡¯t sign it. Soldiers, behind the glory, there¡¯s hardship, and this kind of hardship, enduring it for two years, he feels like he doesn¡¯t have the courage to continue. Zuo Zicheng didn¡¯t pay attention to his joking and just said with a sigh, ¡°Many veterans think of themselves as dragons, they thrive in the army and can still make waves when they go home. They start businesses with the hard-earned severance pay they¡¯ve saved up for eight, ten, or even more years, but in the end, they don¡¯t make any money, and their own severance pay is wiped out, and they end up owing debts left and right!¡± Peng Yuhang lay on his bed, this time he didn¡¯t dare to say a word. ¡°Alright, stop talking, everyone get some rest early, be ready for an emergency assembly tonight!¡± At this moment, Zhou Qi spoke and ended the night¡¯s conversation. He knew the situation in the class. Excluding Wang Ye¡¯s four conscripts, maybe only Zhang Wen had the ambition to serve longer, while everyone else were two-year recruits. Of course, everyone had their own aspirations, and two years weren¡¯t bad at all, at least they had all contributed their efforts to the country. During their service, they had also done what a soldier should do. For example, during the recent flood, whether it was Luo Yang, who complained every day about how many days were left until he got out, or Wei Qinghai, who also wanted to leave, or Peng Yuhang, none of them brought shame to their uniforms. Having this much was enough. ¡°Two hundred eight, two hundred eighty-one, two hundred eighty-two¡­¡± At the training ground, the members of Class Eight were already sleeping, but at the Master Division Reconnaissance Regiment, Wang Ye was still counting in the dormitory. Three sets of three hundred, the daily routine after the scouts turned off the lights. And this was just a regular daily routine, after it ended each night, there might be some unexpected incidents. For example, if his squad didn¡¯t perform well today, or if the squad leader was dissatisfied with something, there might be extra drills at night. In fact, such things had been happening quite frequently in the first squad recently. Because there was no harm in making comparisons! Wang Ye¡¯s arrival, even though everyone knew about it, they all admitted that he was quite extraordinary. However, this didn¡¯t prevent the squad leader from having a negative view of others because of Wang Ye¡¯s exceptional performance. Just like tonight, after Wang Ye had completed three sets of three hundred, others were still continuing. They were all doing three sets of four hundred. ¡°Take your time, guys. I¡¯ll go wet a towel and wipe myself down first!¡± Wang Ye said cheerfully. After getting to know his squadmates over the past ten days, he had no intention of causing any trouble with them anymore. When they had extra meals, he could sit back and enjoy watching them while kicking his legs up, and he did so with a very pleasant mood. However, as Wang Ye was about to take a towel, it happened suddenly. ¡°Beep- Beep Beep¡­ Emergency assembly!¡± ¡°Oh, damn!¡± ¡°Hurry!¡± Wang Ye grabbed the towel and ran to his bed immediately, and the others also got up right away. Whether it was three sets of four hundred or three hundred, it didn¡¯t matter anymore. ¡°Enough already! We¡¯ve been working our butts off today!¡± ¡°No kidding, I¡¯m in pain all over, and they won¡¯t even let us get a good night¡¯s sleep!¡± Inside the dormitory, someone was complaining. Of course, no one was slow in their movements. Everyone had learned to complain without delaying their tasks. ¡°Don¡¯t waste time, move quickly!¡± Soon, everyone had packed their backpacks. Fully armed, they went down to the armory to pick up their rifles and gathered in front of the building. ¡°Comrades, it¡¯s time for revenge!¡± As the formation ended, Jiang Nan stood in front of the corridor and said the first sentence, leaving Wang Ye and the others bewildered. Of course, not just Wang Ye, but the others were also puzzled. Revenge? What kind of revenge were they talking about? They hadn¡¯t been in any battles recently, and the Second Reconnaissance Regiment hadn¡¯t been on any missions or suffered any losses, as far as they knew! However, their confusion lasted only for a moment because Jiang Nan didn¡¯t keep them in suspense. ¡°Following orders from higher-ups, our unit will serve as the assessment factor for the Iron Bones Hero Regiment this time!¡± His words immediately widened Wang Ye¡¯s eyes. Fuck! Internally, Wang Ye just thought, ¡°What does this mean? Assessment factor, are we going to attack them? And it¡¯s the Iron Bones Hero Regiment! Fuck¡± Wang Ye¡¯s emotions were complex at this moment, and his expression showed it. Coincidentally, right after Jiang Nan finished speaking, he looked directly at Wang Ye. In fact, Wang Ye was already quite conspicuous, standing in the front row. ¡°Wang Ye, do you have a problem?¡± After giving it a long moment¡¯s thoughts, Wang Ye finally said, ¡°Could I not participate?¡± Going back to fight his old company commander and battalion commander? The key was that Wang Ye was quite confident in his abilities. If he couldn¡¯t defeat the battalion commander, wouldn¡¯t he be making a fool of himself? ¡°No, you can¡¯t!¡± Jiang Nan looked at Wang Ye and straightforwardly refused. Then he spoke again, ¡°Remember, you are a soldier. You are loyal to the country and the people, not to a particular unit. Although your current organizational affiliation is still with the Iron Bones Hero Regiment, you are currently a scout in the Second Reconnaissance Regiment.¡± After a pause, Jiang Nan continued, ¡°Furthermore, fighting your old unit will allow your former company commander and regiment commander to see your growth. Isn¡¯t that something to be happy about?¡± Wang Ye looked at him speechlessly. To be honest, at this moment, Wang Ye felt like there was a little devil stirring inside him. If he could go back and catch Wu Jianfeng and give him a good beating, he should be pleasantly surprised. But there¡¯s another little voice inside Wang Ye telling him that the Fourth Company had been good to him, and the Iron Bones Hero Regiment had been good to him too, and he couldn¡¯t do something like this¡­ ¡°Alright, go get your exercise equipment, and each squad, according to your needs, change your firearms!¡± Currently, everyone had Type 95 rifles. This was the standard practice during routine training. But once they were in combat, they definitely wouldn¡¯t all be using Type 95s. In fact, even Wang Ye had switched weapons later on. Type 05 suppressed submachine gun. The preferred weapon of choice. In addition to this, Wang Ye also carried an 89-style mortar barrel and two rounds of ammunition, and there were also other squad members carrying other parts of the mortar. Although he didn¡¯t want to fight his battalion commander and company commander, and he didn¡¯t want to carry all this stuff, the squad leader had ordered it. Soon, everyone had smeared their faces with camouflage paint and changed into exercise helmets. Some even put on ghillie suits. However, after everything was ready, Jiang Nan didn¡¯t hurry everyone onto the vehicle. Everyone lined up in front of the building, and Wang Ye didn¡¯t know what Jiang Nan was waiting for. Wang Ye looked at him, and at this moment, he couldn¡¯t help but mutter in his heart, ¡°Is this guy waiting for an auspicious time to depart? Is he checking the time or something?¡± Of course, that wasn¡¯t the case in reality. Before long, an Dongfang Mingshi vehicle arrived. Wang Ye looked at it in astonishment. ¡°Captain Jiang, are you all ready?¡± In the vehicle, the soldier in the front passenger seat, her face smeared with camouflage paint, spoke to Jiang Nan in front of the building. ¡°We¡¯re ready, Captain Li, you¡¯re leading the team yourself!¡± There were eight female soldiers in the vehicle, as Wang Ye counted. ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Is it not acceptable?¡± The woman was somewhat domineering, but Jiang Nan didn¡¯t get annoyed; he just chuckled, ¡°Of course it¡¯s acceptable. Welcome, you¡¯re just in time!¡± ¡°Alright, let¡¯s not waste any more time!¡± The woman spoke and was the first to get out of the vehicle, followed by the remaining seven. Jiang Nan didn¡¯t waste any time either. Three trucks were driven out from the garage. ¡°Hurry up, form a line!¡± The squad leader shouted beside one of the trucks. At the same time, Captain Li also shouted, ¡°Xiaoman, Siping, both of you, get on!¡± ¡°Yes! The two female soldiers responded and then followed Wang Ye and the others onto one of the trucks. ¡°Move quickly, make some room-¡± ¡°Inside, please!¡± Inside the truck, there was a bit of commotion as the male soldiers eagerly made space. Although Squad One had initially seen them like they were tigresses, you couldn¡¯t tell in the truck now. Wang Ye squeezed in and watched the two female soldiers who had just sat down at the back of the truck and were smiling and greeting the other soldiers. They were cheerful and straightforward, not the delicate appearance you might expect from girls. Inside the transport truck, they just sat down wherever they could. Hey, which one is Wang Ye?¡± Out of the blue, a girl at the back of the truck suddenly looked at the group of male soldiers and asked. In an instant, many people inside the truck turned their heads to look at the giri- Well¡­ they couldn¡¯t see Wang Ye clearly. Although there were lights outside, there were none inside the truck. In the pitch darkness, they only knew the location of Squad One and looked over reflexively. ¡°Hey, she¡¯s looking for you!¡± Next to Wang Ye, Qju Shuang nudged him and smiled, speaking softly. I¡¯m here!¡± Wang Ye didn¡¯t hesitate and replied directly.. Chapter 354 - Chapter 354: Mission! Night Attack Chapter 354: Mission! Night Attack Translator: Draqon Boat Translation Editor: Draqon Boa Hey, she¡¯s looking for you!¡± Beside Wang Ye, Qiu Shuang nudged Wang Ye and chuckled softly. I¡¯m here! ¡± Wang Ye didn¡¯t hesitate and replied right away. Immediately, the two girls at the back of the car turned their attention towards them. Of course, they couldn¡¯t see anything; the interior of the car was pitch dark. But soon enough, they lowered the night vision goggles on their helmets. Wang Ye felt a bit perplexed. Was this really necessary? However, he wasn¡¯t afraid to be seen by them. He just smiled at them. With faces smeared with paint, there wasn¡¯t much to make out anyway. Even now, in the night vision goggles¡¯ view, everyone appeared pretty much the same. All covered in paint. But then, another female soldier pulled our a tactical flashlight and shone it in his direction. Wang Ye immediately turned his head. It wasn¡¯t that he was throwing a tantrum; it was just that the flashlight was blinding. Hehe, Wang Ye, come on, let us take a look, get acquainted!¡± The female soldier with the flashlight giggled. Her words made it seem as if there weren¡¯t a car full of male soldiers and just the two of them were female soldiers. It felt like Wang Ye had fallen into a spider¡¯s web. It¡¯s too bright; can¡¯t your night vision goggles handle this?¡± Wang Ye raised his hand to shield his eyes and turned back. Others laughed heartily. The female soldier, upon hearing this, put away the flashlight. I can¡¯t see clearly with the night vision goggles, but forget it; I¡¯ll take a look during the daytime, Wang Ye, do you know how to infiltrate now? If we need infiltration tomorrow, should I cooperate with you?¡± Wow, Miss Dominator, are you setting your sights on our Wang Ye?¡± Suddenly, a strange voice came from inside the car. Hmph, and what if 1 am?¡± To be honest, Wang Ye was a bit stunned by this woman. He wasn¡¯t exactly a novice in the ways of rhe world, having encountered many women in his life. But this tiger-like woman was truly a rare breed. Forger it! 1 still can¡¯t recognize faces below makeup. Besides, I feel like my chances of success with makeup and infiltration are pretty low. After all, makeup doesn¡¯t change my face. If I were to infiltrate, rhe risk of exposure would be too high!¡± Wang Ye casually came up with a fitting response. Hehe, I can help you with makeup. You can trust my skills. After I¡¯m done, even if you walk up to your company commander, he won¡¯t recognize you!¡± At that moment, another girl chuckled and spoke, ¡°Hehe, once we get there, if we have a chance, we can give it a try!¡± Wang Ye glanced at her with some skepticism, ¡°Are you that good? Are you planning to give me a whole new face?¡± He he, when we get there, if there¡¯s an opportunity, we can see if it¡¯s possible!¡± Wang Ye fell silent for a moment but then said, ¡°Alright!¡± Makeup and infiltration would require leaving behind weapons and equipment. If that¡¯s the case, it could be quite nice. He could go back to his old squad and try to relax as much as possible. However, at that very moment, something unexpected happened. Wang Ye suddenly went slightly blank. The system, which had been silent for a long time, suddenly spoke up. Mission reminder: Victory in battle, seize victory. Mission requirement: Obtain the armbands of one soldier, one lieutenant, and one colonel. Mission reward: Two skill points.¡± Wang Ye was rendered speechless in an instant. The system hadn¡¯t issued any missions for a long time, even during the previous martial arts competition. But now, during a military exercise, a mission had suddenly appeared. And it required him to eliminate one soldier, one lieutenant, and one colonel. The kicker was that it was in the Iron Bones Hero Regiment! Soldiers might be relatively easy to find, with so many in the regiment, but the lieutenant and colonel were a different story. The lieutenant might not be much of a problem, as there were plenty in the regiment, and Wang Ye wouldn¡¯t have any psychological barriers as long as he didn¡¯t target the Fourth Company. However, colonels were a rarity. If he managed to take one out, would the regiment commander come looking for him with the reconnaissance regiment? Wang Ye couldn¡¯t help but shrink back at the thought. But in the next moment, Wang Ye thought about it differently. If he eliminated other company commanders, his own company commander should be pleased. After all, he was still a soldier of the Second Comapny, Fourth Platoon. Normally, the various companies were competitive with each other, so if he eliminated their commanders¡­ From a different perspective, regardless of the regiment commander, would the company commanders and Wu Jianfeng be pleased? As Wang Ye pondered this, the vehicle began to move. With a press of the accelerator pedal, three trucks, led by the Dongfeng Warrior driven by the female soldiers up front, set off together under the cover of darkness. For this operation, rhe female reconnaissance squad was cooperating with the male soldiers. Not only the Second Company but also the other two reconnaissance companies would have female soldiers supporting them. A mix of men and women often caught the enemy off guard. This time, it s probably going to be tough for Old Hong! In the division headquarters¡¯ command and operations room, the large screen was currently divided into three views. These were from the three reconnaissance companies. Just like the last attack on the Iron Bones Hero Regiment, everyone had cameras on them. Of course, they hadn¡¯t started fighting yet, so there was only one company¡¯s view being displayed on the big screen. The division commander and chief of staff were both present. Listening ro rhe comments from nearby, the division commander smiled and said, ¡°We need to teach them a lesson. Only through training for actual combat can they make real progress!¡± The division commander was aware of the training status of the subordinate regiments. They had been too comfortable for too long, enjoying a period of peace. Their training had become routine. Although this year, at his request they had been required to conduct training while carrying out exercise equipment, which made it more rigorous and tense compared to previous years , the troops stationed for training were still not performing as well as he would have liked. In particular, their alertness during the night was still insufficient. For instance, while these regiments were concentrated in their training areas and had deployed sentries, it still wasn¡¯t enough in his opinion. However, the Iron Bones Hero Regiment, in the division commander¡¯s view, was doing relatively better. Having suffered losses, they understood the importance of vigilance. Currently, they deployed visible and hidden sentries every night and even planted landmines and alarm devices in the surrounding areas. Of course, the Second Company wasn¡¯t aware of this level of preparation. Training wasn¡¯t just about honing the skills of rhe subordinate units but also about testing his own reconnaissance company. The chief of staff spoke up at this point, ¡°The Third Company should be here in about half an hour! ¡± The Third and First Companies weren¡¯t originally stationed in the same camp. However, since the reconnaissance company was currently on high alert due to its external operations, they often faced attacks from other companies. Therefore, with a single order, they could immediately spring into action. Alright,¡± the division commander nodded. Then, the chief of staff spoke again, ¡°The Second Company is also moving quickly. They should arrive ar the training location of rhe Iron Bones Hero Regiment in about an hour and a half!¡± The division commander remained silent, and the chief of staff suddenly chuckled, ¡°The Second Company will surely be ruthless this time. I wonder what shape the Iron Bones Hero Regiment will be in after this! Of course, it¡¯s also possible that the Second Company might suffer losses!¡± The division commander glanced at him, ¡°Isn¡¯t this what you¡¯re looking forward to?¡± Haha! Division commander, I¡¯m starting from the perspective of the overall combat effectiveness of our division. Only by experiencing greater adversity can we make progress, right? Besides, the Iron Bones Hero Regiment is a tough nut to crack. The Second Company might run into trouble this time.¡± Hehe!¡± The division commander chuckled. The two officers continued their discussion without mentioning Wang Ye much. While Wang Ye was an excellent soldier, he wasn¡¯t the key player in this kind of simulated combat exercise. Currently, he was just a soldier holding a cadre rank. Inside the vehicle, Wang Ye and his comrades were quiet. The ride tonight was smooth, and Jiang Nan had given the order for everyone to rest through their individual combat systems. Although Wang Ye couldn¡¯t sleep, closing his eyes and resting was still beneficial. & Time passed, and around midnight, the vehicle came to a halt. The entire platoon, along with the small team of female soldiers, gathered together. The Iron Bones Hero Regiment is currently resting on the other side of rhe mountain we re on. To avoid alerting them, we have to stop here. 1 now command¡­¡± Jiang Nan began issuing the operation instructions. Contrary to what Wang Ye and the female soldier had thought about makeup and infiltration earlier, it wasn¡¯t necessary at this point. It might be needed later, but the initial phase of the operation was based on surprise. The entire platoon moved out together, splitting into four directions. After rendezvousing, they advanced towards the training ground of the Iron Bones Hero Regiment. Wang Ye s squad, led by Jiang Nan, was one of the teams. Stop! In the forest, as Jiang Nan led the group, he suddenly raised his hand and spoke softly. Immediately, everyone behind him stopped in their tracks. Well, there are landmines here. What was the Iron Bones Hero Regiment thinking?1¡® Jiang Nan commented in a hushed voice, puzzled by the discovery of landmines in the area. Among the squad members following Jiang Nan, Luo Yong couldn¡¯t help but make a remark when he saw Jiang Nan clear away the grass in front of him. What¡¯s your attitude?¡± He immediately received a scolding for his comment. Jiang Nan glared at him and then looked at An Ping, saying, ¡°The mindset in your squad needs to change.¡± He then looked at everyone and continued, ¡°Let me tell you, we are soldiers, we are reconnaissance soldiers. In unfamiliar terrain, you should always stay vigilant. Your complacency can cost lives, don¡¯t you understand?¡± Yes!¡± An Pint¡¯s face turned serious in an instant. Watching Luo Yong getting tense, he didn¡¯t speak up. But in Wang Ye¡¯s heart, he sang a silent ¡°Wishing You Safety¡¯1 for Luo Yong. This guy, he could have just expressed his surprise inwardly, but he dared to show it in front of the platoon leader. Isn¡¯t that like looking for trouble? Fortunately, Jiang Nan didn¡¯t have much time to say anything more. He quickly had the communication soldier relay the situation to the other separated units and then took a few steps back himself. The others did the same, leaving only An Ping to step forward and check for mines. Honestly, Wang Ye was quite surprised at this moment. It seemed like the Iron Bones Hero Regiment had a really high level of combat readiness. They had planted mines on the outskirts of the mountain at night. However, he didn¡¯t know if they had set up sentries outside the mountains. To be honest, Wang Ye was feeling a bit nervous right now. Initially, he didn¡¯t want to take action against the Iron Bones Hero Regiment. But now that they were here, even without the mission, he didn¡¯t want to die without achieving anything. It would be embarrassing to be eliminated without any accomplishments, and it would not only be embarrassing for the Recon Company bur also for the Fourth Company. And Wang Ye couldn¡¯t allow that. First Squad, send out a reconnaissance patrol! After An Ping finished clearing the mines, Jiang Nan didn¡¯t immediately lead the team forward. He wanted to be more cautious because it seemed that the Iron Bones Hero Regiment was nor taking this lightly. Cai Huayu, Ge Hui, you two go ahead and scout the path. Be careful of mines and booby traps; the Iron Bones Hero Regiment is good at this!¡± ¡°Yes! The two of them acknowledged and went ahead. At this moment, Wang Ye touched his nose and recalled the days when he was planting mines on moonlit nights¡­ To be honest, Wang Ye had never imagined that the person who planted the mines at the beginning of the year would become the one tiptoeing around them now.. Chapter 355 - Chapter 355: Stepping on Thunder, Assault Chapter 355: Stepping on Thunder, Assault Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Bang!¡± In the midst of the jungle at night, even with night vision goggles at their disposal, the environment remained challenging. Moreover, the Iron Bones Hero Regiment had concealed their mines effectively. As cautious as the scouts were, some still fell victim to the treacherous terrain. Suddenly, an explosion echoed through the night. The instant that sound reached everyone¡¯s ears, their expressions shifted. Wang Ye swiftly turned his head, pinpointing the sound¡¯s origin. It didn¡¯t originate from him but emanated from the right side. It must have been two to three hundred meters away, and the sound was barely audible. Considering the circumstances from moments ago, it likely resulted from the team that had split up and entered. ¡°What¡¯s happening? Who¡¯s responsible for this?¡± In this moment, Jiang Nan, whose face was already smeared with green camouflage paint, seemed to grow even paler. ¡°Captain, it¡¯s me!¡± A somewhat rueful voice came through Wang Ye¡¯s earpiece. It was the deputy company commander. Before their operation, the radio had been eerily quiet, but the team leaders held the authority. Upon hearing these words, Wang Ye observed Jiang Nan, who was clenching his teeth. ¡°You reckless fool, how do you even train?!¡± Without giving the deputy company commander a chance to explain, Jiang Nan issued another command. ¡°Assault team, swiftly implement Plan B.¡± The Second Company had more than one battle plan in their arsenal. The safest approach involved infiltrating from multiple directions, establishing firing positions, and executing a covert attack. However, there was also a contingency plan. If their covert operation was compromised, all other considerations would be discarded. Their mission would be to advance directly, making every effort to reach the mortar¡¯s firing range. Then, they would strike covertly before making a hasty retreat. Retreating directly was not an option. Their mission was to assault the Iron Bones Hero Regiment, so retreating after losing soldiers and leaving the enemy unharmed with landmines seemed counterintuitive. So, why was he talking about revenge? Wasn¡¯t he just going to make a fool of himself? Of course, engaging in a direct confrontation wasn¡¯t a viable option either. Although the Second Company boasted a reconnaissance unit¡¯s elite soldiers, the old adage held true: one good man couldn¡¯t stand against many. In the forest, Wang Ye trailed behind Jiang Nan, sprinting through the wilderness. In this tense moment, Wang Ye couldn¡¯t help but feel anxious. The fear of stepping on a landmine and meeting an untimely demise haunted him. Fortunately, the Iron Bones Hero Regiment remained in a state of readiness for their daily combat drills. Moreover, they had been stationed in this area for a considerable time and frequently changed training locations. It wouldn¡¯t make sense to bury numerous mines around a training ground. After all, if nothing happened, they would have to dig them up themselves when they wanted to leave. Furthermore, they couldn¡¯t set up traps like they did at the beginning of the year without prior knowledge of an impending enemy attack. In the forest, small animals could easily trigger those traps, disrupting the team¡¯s rest. Hence, they had likely set up anti-infantry practice mines, and their numbers would be limited. This allowed Wang Ye and his team to advance without incident, avoiding triggering any of the mines. Simultaneously, whistles and sirens blared loudly from the Iron Bones Hero Regiment¡¯s side. Under the night sky, everyone who had been sleeping soundly was rudely awakened. In reality, the activation of the mines didn¡¯t necessarily indicate an enemy presence. More than ten days ago, at another training ground, a mine had been triggered without any actual threat. However, based on the evidence at the scene, it appeared to be nothing more than a wild boar that had the misfortune of stepping on a landmine. Regardless of the actual cause of the explosion, the regiment commander had issued orders to sound the alarm immediately upon any unusual occurrence. Being cautious was never a mistake. If it turned out to be an innocent incident, like wild boars or other animals triggering the mine, it could be treated as an emergency gathering drill. However, failing to sound the alarm in the event of a genuine enemy attack would have dire consequences. Even if this was just a drill, it would surely result in harsh repercussions for the commander and other military officers. Naturally, Wang Ye had anticipated their reaction and the situation, as had Jiang Nan. Jiang Nan held a tablet in his hand, allowing him to monitor the movements of the Iron Bones Hero Regiment. ¡°Are you ready?¡± He asked, looking at the tablet. ¡°Ready!¡± Anping replied promptly. Not only Anping but also someone from Class 2 responded. This time, each squad in the Second Company had a 6omm mortar. Once they reached the attack range, the others began to fan out for defense. Meanwhile, Wang Ye and the two other squad members responsible for carrying spare parts and ammunition quickly assembled the mortar under An Ping¡¯s command. Perhaps they were concerned that Wang Ye might take it easy on them or that he wasn¡¯t familiar with the controls. After all, Wang Ye had initially been carrying the cannon barrel, so logically, he should have been the one firing it. However, Anping, the squad leader, had taken over the role of the first squad of cannoneers, turning Wang Ye into a human load-bearing machine. Despite his helplessness, Wang Ye didn¡¯t voice any complaints. ¡°Listen to my command. From 1,800 meters, adjust the distance and fire 50 meters ahead!¡± Jiang Nan ordered. In reality, the Iron Bones Hero Regiment was not visible to the naked eye yet. They were still situated in the mountains and hadn¡¯t descended from them. However, the Second Company wasn¡¯t fighting alone. The Second Company had the assistance of reconnaissance drones. In the obscurity of the night, hundreds of meters above, drones from the reconnaissance battalion silently circled, transmitting live images to the tablet in Jiang Nan¡¯s grasp. Modern warfare had moved far beyond relying solely on manpower. As technology advanced, so did the methods of combat. Even if Wang Ye hadn¡¯t become a soldier in his later life, he was aware that drones had become a principal force and a crucial focus of application and research within the military. He had even seen numerous military drone models in videos and media coverage. Of course, in this era, such technology remained relatively rare. Only a handful of enthusiasts dabbled with drones, and the military didn¡¯t deploy them in significant numbers. It was primarily the A division headquarters that possessed these assets, and Wang Ye had never encountered the Iron Bones Hero Group before. ¡°Bang!¡± ¡°Bang!¡± Two muffled cannon reports sounded in succession. Two mortar shells were launched. Naturally, these mortar rounds weren¡¯t intended to strike the Iron Bones Hero Group¡¯s camp directly. Instead, they burst in mid-air like fireworks. However, this didn¡¯t diminish the effectiveness of the artillery fire. The division headquarters housed an operations department responsible for analyzing the mortar shells¡¯ power, the trajectory data of the shells fired, and the current status of the Iron Bones Hero Regiment via computer systems. Subsequently, they would communicate with the Iron Bones Hero Regiment to report casualties. ¡°Quick, prepare more mortar rounds!¡± At this juncture, the two mortar rounds in Wang Ye¡¯s possession were promptly deployed. In reality, the entire class had brought six mortar rounds for this mission. It might not seem like a substantial amount, as the two squads collectively possessed only 12 mortar rounds, but they intended to make the most of them. The combined twelve mortar rounds brought by Jiang Nan¡¯s two squads proved to be sufficient. Additionally, other directions had their own reserves of mortar rounds. If they unleashed all the mortar shells, it could result in at least a hundred casualties, if not more. However, Wang Ye and his comrades had little time to dwell on the outcome of the engagement. ¡°Quickly¡­ Retreat!¡± Jiang Nan issued the order, prompting Wang Ye and the others to grab the mortars and make a hasty exit. The sneak attack had reached its conclusion. There was no alternative. If they were detected in advance, they wouldn¡¯t have the time or conditions to approach any closer. This was the only viable course of action. As for the reason they retreated after the battle instead of capitalizing on the chaos to advance further: That was because they had exhausted all their artillery rounds, while the Iron Bones Hero Regiment still had plenty in reserve. It was certain that the Iron Bones Hero Regiment possessed enough artillery rounds to blanket all the locations based on the sound of the mortar fire and the mid-air explosions. If they didn¡¯t retreat, they¡¯d be walking into a storm of shells. ¡°Fucking idiots!¡± Within the Iron Bones Hero Regiment¡¯s underground command center, the group leader received a call. His face, though unpainted, appeared as if it had been slathered with ghastly green paint. His fury was palpable. The command center had transmitted the order. The Iron Bones Hero Regiment had suffered sixty-three fatalities, forty-eight seriously wounded, and seventy-two lightly injured soldiers. The casualties were substantial. As the group leader scrutinized the artillery map sent by the drill command center, along with the various casualty markers, he angrily issued a command, ¡°Order the artillery companies to retaliate!¡± The artillery of the Iron Bones Hero Regiment, however, could not retaliate. After firing the mortars, the scouts rapidly withdrew. With just twelve cannonballs and two mortars to fire, even with distance adjustments, the entire volley took less than ten seconds to unleash. Certainly, this wave of attacks had not been without casualties. On the side led by the deputy company commander, when they triggered the landmine, one soldier was confirmed dead from the explosion, and another was seriously injured. However, compared to the losses suffered by the Iron Bones Hero Regiment, the Second Company had emerged from the engagement in a significantly better position. Nonetheless, this was merely the beginning. ¡°Split up here. Class Two, head to the right,¡± Wu Jianfeng ordered after more than ten minutes of running through the forest. This mission wasn¡¯t conducive to a concentrated battle since it wasn¡¯t a direct confrontation. Staying together would expose them to heavy losses if they were targeted by artillery fire. Therefore, dividing into smaller groups was the most suitable approach for this engagement. Now that Jiang Nan had issued the order, he turned to the second squad leader and added, ¡°Remember, 1 don¡¯t care about the outcome. After this mission is over, you need to bring back at least 50 ¡®heads¡¯ for me. Otherwise, when you return, be prepared to spend a month working in the logistics farm, feeding pigs!¡± Yes, I promise to complete the mission!¡± The second squad leader replied earnestly and led his team, Class Two, to the right. Class One continued to follow Jiang Nan. At this moment, Jiang Nan also looked at Wang Ye and the others. ¡°What are you waiting for? Our group is the same. You also need to bring back at least 50 ¡®heads,¡¯ or I¡¯ll personally take you to learn the ropes of pig farming!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Anping responded with a serious expression. Wang Ye and the rest didn¡¯t need to say anything, but at this moment, Wang Ye couldn¡¯t help but think, ¡°Just pigs? Is there a training program for sows too?¡± Of course, Wang Ye didn¡¯t actually voice such thoughts. ¡°We¡¯re out of the artillery zone now,¡± Jiang Nan announced once more. ¡°We¡¯ll set up an ambush here. Anping, arrange the firing positions!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye was currently invisible. Even if Jiang Nan issued the order, it wouldn¡¯t directly apply to him. However, since Anping had given the order, Wang Ye must have been included. Soon, Wang Ye found himself positioned behind a slope. This was his designated ambush point. As he lay there, Wang Ye muttered to himself, ¡°Four consecutive times, don¡¯t fail me.¡± With only 13 individuals, including the communicator, Jiang Nan, and the female soldier Lil Man, they had already set up a well-coordinated ambush. Their firing positions formed a crossfire. Regardless of which direction the Iron Bones Hero Regiment approached from, they were bound to be caught off guard by the initial wave of the ambush. Chapter 356 - Chapter 356: Wu Jianfeng Is Here! Chapter 356: Wu Jianfeng Is Here! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Bastards, where did this group of people come from? They launch a sneak attack in the middle of the night, no sense of fair play!¡± In the fourth squad, Peng Yuhang angrily exclaimed. He was in the middle of a dream, about to go on a date with a goddess. He was just about to kiss her, and then this emergency assembly happened. It nearly gave him a heart attack. ¡°If I catch them, I¡¯ll definitely give them a beating.¡± Wei Qinghai clenched his teeth. At this moment, they were marching into the mountains. The Iron Bones Hero Regiment had begun to counterattack after the artillery barrage. Infantry fighting vehicles and tanks were in motion, and there were also infantry platoons abandoning their vehicles and marching into the mountains for a search. Captain Hong was furious and gave the order: tonight, they must eliminate these attackers. Currently, the fourth squad was split into two groups. Wu Jianfeng¡¯s two squads had abandoned their vehicles and were marching into the mountains, while the instructor led another squad and joined other units to move with the infantry fighting vehicles to cut off the enemy¡¯s retreat. ¡°Alright, be careful, complain less, and stay vigilant for sneak attacks from all sides!¡± Up ahead, Zhou Qi, with a serious expression, turned to remind them. One sentence put an end to the complaints in the squad. After all, they were in the middle of a mission. Complaining now, not being attentive to their surroundings, and getting scolded by Wu Jianfeng later was a guarantee. Soon, Wu Jianfeng led them to the location where the mortar had been set up earlier. ¡°It should be a Type 60 mortar, judging by the traces around here. There should be around a platoon¡¯s worth of people.¡± After personally inspecting the situation around, Zheng Ke reported the findings to Wu Jianfeng. Wu Jianfeng¡¯s face turned grim as he spoke, ¡°They ran fast, but they definitely can¡¯t have gone too far. Follow their tracks!¡± The reconnaissance platoon had come in a hurry, both for the assault and the retreat. There was no time to carefully erase their tracks, making it relatively easy for the Iron Bone Hero Brigade¡¯s units to track them. After all, in the forest, there was no shortage of grass and decaying wood. With each person weighing over 100 pounds plus their equipment, leaving clear tracks was unavoidable. They quickly pursued along the tracks left by the reconnaissance soldiers. At the same time, they reported the information they gathered to headquarters to help them estimate the enemy¡¯s withdrawal route for encirclement. Even a single regiment of the military had a formidable operational capability. At least for the moment, the second company wouldn¡¯t be able to escape the encirclement if they simply tried to run, even if they wanted to go back on the trucks as soon as possible, they couldn¡¯t. There wasn¡¯t enough time. However, the second company had no intention of running, and it was impossible for them to do so. ¡°They¡¯ve come for revenge, and at the same time, they¡¯re here to test the Iron Bones Hero Regiment¡¯s combat strength. This time, we must fight to the last man.¡± ¡°Someone¡¯s approaching!¡± The permissions for the individual combat system had been opened, and Wang Ye and the others could now communicate freely. Of course, Wang Ye and his team¡¯s permissions were limited to communication within their own squad, with Jiang Nan, and the communications officer. Listening to Cai Huayu¡¯s voice in his ear, Wang Ye lay silently behind the dirt mound. In this moment, he felt a mixture of anticipation and nervousness. He hoped that the approaching individuals were significant targets, preferably a company commander or, even better, a company commander and a platoon leader, along with their instructor. If that were the case, they might be able to complete the mission in one swift move. At the same time, Wang Ye also prayed it wasn¡¯t the fourth squad catching up with them! Time slowly passed, and Wang Ye, lying behind the dirt mound, could see tactical flashlights casting erratic beams of light all around. The Iron Bone Hero Brigade did not have the equipment of the second company. They lacked individual night vision goggles, so they had to rely on tactical flashlights for night operations. This made them quite conspicuous at the moment. One beam of light represented one person. ¡°About sixty-plus people, roughly two platoons!¡± Through the earpiece, someone whispered, and Jiang Nan¡¯s voice followed. ¡°Wait for my command!¡± Without any unnecessary words, after these four words, everyone in the jungle once again went into hiding. Reconnaissance soldiers were skilled in the art of camouflage, and at least when they were hidden, it was difficult to discover them unless they were accidentally stumbled upon. Moreover, at their current positions, except for two reconnaissance soldiers positioned on the perimeter to observe, the others were still hidden behind. Wang Ye could see that some of them had moved ahead to scout. Looking through the night vision goggles, Wang Ye observed the two soldiers who had just reached the point where the first and second teams had separated. At this moment, he couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of helplessness. It seemed that they were afraid of what they had prayed for! Wang Ye recognized both of these soldiers, and one of them was so familiar that he couldn¡¯t be more familiar with him. Wang Changzhu from the first squad, and the other was also a member of the first squad. It turned out to be the fourth squad that had actually caught up with them! Wang Ye smiled wryly to himself. In reality, if they encountered the fourth squad, even though he had prayed earlier, he knew that the chances were quite high. The fourth squad was the top squad within the Iron Bones Hero Regiment, and their combat spirit and strength were formidable. In addition to being an infantry unit, it was almost certain that the fourth squad would be sent into the mountains. It was just an unfortunate coincidence that they happened to come across this location, with only a one-in-four chance. ¡°Company Commander, they split up here!¡± And in the next moment, something even more frustrating happened. Wang Changzhu immediately turned around and shouted towards the rear. Since this mission wasn¡¯t a covert operation, and they were using flashlights openly, there was no need to hide the situation. Reporting it quickly was more efficient. The company commander had also come! This situation left Wang Ye feeling conflicted. What rotten luck to have encountered the fourth squad, and with Wu Jianfeng leading them personally. What should he do? Eliminate them? Sabotage the mission? Wang Ye never considered this option. He was a soldier, and deliberately sabotaging a mission amounted to treasonous behavior. It could ruin his entire career, and he wasn¡¯t foolish enough to do that. If he did such a thing, not only would he face consequences from others, but even Wu Jianfeng could beat him to a pulp. He was simply torn. Should he take on Wu Jianfeng himself, or let someone else do it? Perhaps it would be best for him to handle it. After all, Wu Jianfeng was a captain, and besides, he had trained him. Dying at his hands wouldn¡¯t tarnish his reputation. Wang Ye only pondered for a moment. Once again, he peeked his head out from behind the dirt mound, and through the night vision goggles, he saw Wu Jianfeng approaching their split point, with the soldiers of the fourth squad on high alert around him. ¡°Attack!¡± Through the earpiece, Jiang Nan¡¯s command was heard. The split point from earlier was precisely where everyone had laid their ambush. Since there was no time to clear away their tracks, they decided to use them to their advantage. In this regard, Jiang Nan was a master. As soon as Wang Changzhu had come over earlier, he had kept silent, patiently waiting. Now, with the soldiers from the fourth squad approaching, he finally gave the command. This split point was their trap, and the traces they had left behind served as bait. Jiang Nan¡¯s expertise came to the forefront. As Wang Changzhu had approached, he remained silent, waiting for the right moment. Now that the soldiers from the fourth squad were all there, he gave the command. Of course, they had no choice but to give the command, as the fourth squad was being extremely cautious. When Wu Jianfeng had come over, some soldiers had quickly checked the tracks to the sides, while others spread out and maintained vigilance around. Even on Wang Ye¡¯s side, some soldiers had come within a distance of six or seven meters. ¡°Pop, pop, pop-¡± The Type 05 submachine guns with silencers made only a faint noise. In the second company, hardly anyone carried a Type 95 rifle, and even in this operation, they hadn¡¯t brought any machine guns. They were conducting a surprise attack, and machine gun fire was too loud for this job. So, they were all armed with Type 05 submachine guns. Enemy attack!¡± ¡°Take cover!¡± At this moment, someone in the fourth squad yelled. But it was almost too late. Suddenly, a dozen or so heads started to emit smoke. Wang Ye even immediately shot down Peng Yuhang, who had come too close. After it was over, Wang Ye didn¡¯t pay any attention to his bewildered old comrade. He reached out and one by one pulled the pins from the hand grenades that had been prepared and tossed them out. ¡°Boom-!¡± ¡°Boom!¡± One by one, the hand grenades exploded, and not just hand grenades, some of them even threw stun grenades. And these weren¡¯t just training grenades; they were the real deal. This moment completely bewildered Wu Jianfeng and his team. Even though the second company had only a dozen or so people, they were up against over sixty. But in just an instant, thirty or forty of Wu Jianfeng¡¯s men were engulfed in smoke. Among them, Wu Jianfeng himself was also in the smoky chaos. ¡°Damn it!¡± Wu Jianfeng pounded the ground with his fist as he lay prone. The moment the ambush started, he had hit the ground and rolled away immediately, but he was still enveloped in smoke. That was because nearly ten hand grenades had been tossed directly to his position. Wang Ye had thrown four of them¡­ Well, once he had made his decision, Wang Ye focused on him. The others weren¡¯t foolish either; they all recognized that he was the company commander, so they handed over any grenades they could get their hands on to him. In this situation, there was simply no way for him to escape. It was a man made bombing zone! Chapter 357 - Chapter 357: Wu Jianfeng Is Dumbfounded Chapter 357: Wu Jianfeng Is Dumbfounded Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Papa-¡± ¡°Plop¡­¡± In the jungle, gunshots echoed, and many soldiers, even with smoke rising above their heads, didn¡¯t immediately realize it and continued firing their guns. Of course, now they could only hear the gunshots. After the smoke rose above their heads, the laser targeting devices on their guns malfunctioned. Their guns no longer had the smoky effect. ¡°Retreat!¡± Suddenly, Jiang Nan¡¯s voice came through the earpiece. The members of Squad Four hadn¡¯t finished their mission yet. They didn¡¯t rush in blindly. They were vigilant from all directions. So, although the first wave of Jiang Nan¡¯s thirteen men had strong firepower and crossfire, there were still one or two dozen soldiers from Squad Four who successfully took cover and didn¡¯t produce smoke. Of course, if the fight continued, Squad Two might suffer some casualties, and they might be wiped out by Squad Four. After all, in the dark jungle at night, Squad Two had night vision goggles, while Squad Four had to rely on tactical flashlights. Even if they could throw illumination grenades, facing a group of professional fighters, they would be at a disadvantage. But Jiang Nan ordered a retreat. When Wang Ye heard this command, he hesitated for a moment but didn¡¯t question it and promptly executed the order. Running away like this was also a good idea, saving them from the embarrassment of scavenging for corpses and collecting badges when Squad Four was completely defeated. He bent down and retreated towards the rear without making a sound. Wang Ye remained silent and didn¡¯t expose himself. ¡°Boom!¡± At this moment, there was a loud explosion in the sky, and then Wang Ye felt the entire sky here light up. Wang Ye turned to look and locked eyes with Peng Yuhang, who had just been shot but was now filled with anger as he got up. ¡°You bastard, you launched a sneak attack!¡± Peng Yuhang didn¡¯t recognize Wang Ye. With a green face, wearing a helmet and night vision goggles, in this situation, he couldn¡¯t immediately tell that this person was Wang Ye. ¡°Old Peng, see you later!¡± However, although he wasn¡¯t recognized, Wang Ye hesitated for a moment and then smiled softly as he said this. In that moment, Peng Yuhang felt like he had been struck by lightning, and he was instantly dumbfounded. What did he hear? He actually heard this guy calling him ¡°Old Peng,¡± and, more importantly, this voice was so damn familiar. ¡°Wang Ge?¡± Looking at Wang Ye¡¯s quickly retreating figure, for a moment, Peng Yuhang¡¯s eyes widened, and his mouth hung open¡­ But Wang Ye didn¡¯t respond to him. He vanished in a flash. Actually, Wang Ye did it on purpose. If Wu Jianfeng found out like this, he would definitely be furious, and right now, he couldn¡¯t go touch their bodies, so he couldn¡¯t know that it was Wang Ye¡¯s doing. Although he exposed himself, when he met Wu Jianfeng later, he would definitely come to settle the score. But knowing that he did it himself, he would feel a bit better, and even if he went back, he could save face. After all, he was the one who brought Wang Ye out and got rid of him. No one dared to say that he was incompetent just because he got eliminated so quickly. Looking at it now, the one who eliminated him was someone he had taken out himself. Of course, Wu Jianfeng didn¡¯t know this situation at the moment. ¡°Quick, they¡¯re trying to run, chase them down and eliminate them!¡± Zheng Ke ordered. He hadn¡¯t produced smoke yet. At this moment, an illumination grenade lit up the night sky, and they saw figures in the jungle quickly running away. At this moment, the remaining members of Squad Four who hadn¡¯t produced smoke all rushed out. They were genuinely angry. ¡°Old Yin Bi, don¡¯t run!¡± ¡°Damn it, stand still if you¡¯ve got the guts!¡± In Squad Four, someone was not only chasing and firing but also shouting. Unfortunately, it didn¡¯t do much good. The members of Squad Two didn¡¯t stop because of their voices. On the contrary, some of them hid behind cover while running, waiting for Squad Four to catch up, and then they opened fire and ran again. ¡°Quick, don¡¯t linger in the fight, and don¡¯t try to eliminate them all here.¡± Jiang Nan¡¯s voice came over the radio. ¡°Disperse and break through individually. From now on, implement radio silence again. Remember our objective. If there¡¯s a chance, it¡¯s best to go for the commander of the Iron Bone Hero Squad!¡± Jiang Nan ordered through the earpiece. They couldn¡¯t afford to eliminate all of Squad Four right now because there were illumination grenades and gunshots here, and they had probably reported the situation earlier. If they eliminated them all, there might be artillery fire coming their way later. Just because they brought small-caliber mortars didn¡¯t mean the Iron Bone Hero Squad only had artillery that could reach this far. As long as they had the coordinates, even if they had run to this location, the Iron Bones Hero Regiment could likely open fire directly. They needed to leave some of them behind to prevent artillery fire. Of course, once they dispersed and ran far enough, then they could eliminate them. ¡°Received!¡± In the jungle, Wang Ye crouched and moved quickly. There were many thorny branches and leaves, but Wang Ye didn¡¯t pay them any mind. While moving recklessly, he also kept an eye on what was behind him. Behind him, two more illumination grenades lit up in succession. But for now, no one was catching up from behind. However, Wang Ye didn¡¯t dare to be complacent at all. He even carefully watched for any movement in front of him. His entire squad had dispersed, and now he was on his own. Moreover, with several consecutive illumination grenades, anyone in the Iron Bone Hero Squad who saw this situation and other units in the vicinity would likely come to reinforce. He needed to get out of here quickly. At this point, he wasn¡¯t afraid of artillery fire; he was afraid of being encircled. Two fists are no match for four hands, and if he ran into a unit larger than his own, even if he could take out a few, he would most likely be eliminated in the end. Honestly, Wang Ye was quite nervous at the moment. He wasn¡¯t like the other veteran reconnaissance soldiers. He had only been in the reconnaissance unit for ten days and hadn¡¯t even learned the tactics of jungle warfare. Now he had to rely on his own instincts. ¡°Oh, it¡¯s a pity about the captain¡¯s badge!¡± In his mind, Wang Ye suddenly had this thought. His mission was to obtain badges, not just eliminate enemies and call it a day. The next moment, Wang Ye suddenly stopped in his tracks. He looked back, and at that moment, a struggling expression appeared on his face. ¡°No, can¡¯t do it!¡± Wang Ye vetoed his own daring idea. At this moment, he suddenly had a flash of inspiration and realized that he actually wanted to go back. He thought about picking up the badges from the squad leader and also capturing their grenades and other equipment. In theory, this idea could work. Although no one was chasing him from behind right now, Squad Four¡¯s remaining members had probably all gone to pursue the rest of Squad Two. So, at the moment, the squad leader¡¯s group probably only had a bunch of dead people remaining. But¡­ The recent illumination grenades posed a significant risk if other units came over to investigate the situation. Wang Ye hiding among the ¡°dead¡± of Squad Four could be very dangerous. After all, they weren¡¯t really dead. Without a word, if someone exchanged glances and noticed him, he¡¯d be done for. Although these were all comrades from Squad Four, he had been ruthless towards them just now, and depending on them not betraying him was a bit risky. Of course, some might follow the exercise rules. But there were too many of them, and there were forty ¡°dead¡± bodies lying around. Wang Ye didn¡¯t dare to bet that everyone would be happy with him. So, returning there was a risky proposition. However, he couldn¡¯t go back now. In an hour or two, the problem would likely be much smaller. According to the exercise rules, the ¡°dead¡± couldn¡¯t move, at least not until the end of the exercise. So, at least for tonight, there would be no one from the Iron Bone Hero Regiment coming to ¡°move the bodies.¡± So, he couldn¡¯t go back now, but he planned to do so later. With this thought in mind, Wang Ye didn¡¯t hesitate any more and forged ahead. He was even prepared to head back, but now was not the time. First, he would run further, find a place to erase his tracks and hide. After hiding for a while, once the support team had mostly reached Squad Four to investigate the situation, he would return. Of course, he didn¡¯t know when the support team would arrive, but Wang Ye estimated that he couldn¡¯t go back for at least an hour. Running forward, Wang Ye now had a specific goal. They all had topographic maps of this area in their vehicles, and Wang Ye used his knowledge of the location. After about ten minutes, he arrived at a riverbank. However, Wang Ye didn¡¯t go down to the river. He faked the appearance of going into the water, then walked backward and carefully stepped to the side, erasing his own tracks as he went. He chose not to enter the water. Indeed, going into the water was the best way to erase tracks. But it was the middle of the night, and the water was cold, and more importantly, Wang Ye planned to go back. So, why go into the water? He crouched on a tree not far from the water¡¯s edge. From what Wang Ye observed, it seemed like they didn¡¯t bring dogs for training; even Squad Four didn¡¯t bring Black Beak with them earlier. So, he didn¡¯t need to worry in this situation. Of course, just in case other squads brought dogs, Wang Ye chose this riverside location. If there were real dogs, he would jump into the river directly from the tree. To erase his tracks, Wang Ye slowly walked about twenty meters away, then quickly took off his shoes and climbed up the tree. The soles of combat boots would definitely leave tracks if he climbed a tree directly like that. Being barefoot was a much better option in this situation. In this case, as long as the other side didn¡¯t bring dogs, they wouldn¡¯t be worried about searching for Wang Ye¡¯s tracks on the ground. Meanwhile, on the side of Wu Jianfeng and his team¡­ Peng Yuhang had been holding back for a long time, watching Wu Jianfeng sitting there sulking, smoking one cigarette after another. Eventually, he couldn¡¯t hold back any longer. He cautiously approached. ¡°Captain!¡± Peng Yuhang called out softly. ¡°Get lost, didn¡¯t you hear me say not to bother me?¡± Wu Jianfeng looked over and scolded him without any patience. It had been a good twenty minutes, and Zheng Ke and the others hadn¡¯t returned. Wu Jianfeng and his team had been waiting here, and they had already been scrutinized by a group from their own reconnaissance platoon earlier. Now, his mood was absolutely terrible. So, none of the other members in the Fourth Company dared to approach him while he was in a bad mood. Well¡­ mainly because some brave souls had been scolded earlier. ¡°No, Captain, I want to tell you about something important,¡± Peng Yuhang gathered the courage to come over. Unlike Wang Ye, who had a good relationship with Wu Jianfeng, Peng Yuhang was a bit nervous as Wu Jianfeng glared at him. But he had mentally prepared himself, so he didn¡¯t back down. It¡¯s not, Captain, it¡¯s really important. Please listen to me, just one sentence. Whether it¡¯s important or not, you can decide later!¡± Peng Yuhang was also getting anxious, especially when he saw Li Bing approaching to pull him away, he hurriedly said these words. ¡°Fine! Go ahead!¡± Even though his mood was terrible right now, Wu Jianfeng still chose to listen when Peng Yuhang said that. ¡°Captain, I can only tell you alone!¡± Peng Yuhang didn¡¯t dare to be sure whether the information he was about to share was good or bad news, or whether it would have any impact on Wu Jianfeng or Wang Ye, so he didn¡¯t want others to overhear. In the curious eyes of the others, he approached Wu Jianfeng once again and whispered something in his ear. ¡°Hmm? Are you sure?¡± The next moment, Wu Jianfeng¡¯s eyes widened, and he quickly turned to look at Peng Yuhang, who had shrunk back to his original position.. Chapter 358 - Chapter 358: Theyre All Bastards Chapter 358: They¡¯re All Bastards Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°The fighting is intense! However, Old Hong¡¯s side is holding up quite well. They had mines set up in advance, which makes it clear that Third Company is outmatched!¡± At the division headquarters, the division commander and his staff were not paying attention to Wang Ye¡¯s attack on Fourth Platoon. Or, it could be said that they were aware of it but didn¡¯t know whether Wang Ye was involved. The surveillance perspective wasn¡¯t a third-person view, so you couldn¡¯t see the soldiers being monitored. To see individuals, you could only rely on the perspectives of other soldiers. But now it was nighttime jungle warfare, and there were three companies plus a female soldiers¡¯ squad all engaged in combat. The images on the big screen switch too quickly, and the division commander and his staff had no idea which perspective belonged to Wang Ye, nor did they pay attention to whether he was within any of those camera angles. All of this was unimportant. Before the battle began, although the chief of staff had the idea of having Wang Ye fight against his old unit, it was just a minor consideration. Now that the battle had started, they couldn¡¯t afford to focus on Wang Ye. After all, Wang Ye was just a soldier. Comparing the three battlefields, the First Company hadn¡¯t started yet. Third Platoon, on the other hand, had been fighting with Third Company for nearly half an hour. The situation was much better than on the Second Company¡¯s side. Because they didn¡¯t set up mines on the perimeter, it ultimately resulted in reconnaissance soldiers sneaking past some of their sentinels. Furthermore, Three Company had ample time to prepare. Mortar and grenade launchers were able to be fully utilized. What¡¯s more, they even planted mines on the road that Three Company¡¯s armored vehicles were using outside. After the first wave of attacks, the Third Company suffered heavy losses. Of course, now the situation on Three Platoon¡¯s side is similar to that on Second Platoon¡¯s side; they¡¯re all retreating. Even if the first wave of the ambush was executed perfectly, Third Company wasn¡¯t a pushover. Their infiltration only took out a few sentry positions outside, and they were quickly discovered. Thinking about a direct infiltration followed by a decapitation operation was completely impossible. Currently, Three Platoon, like Second Platoon, was employing a similar tactic, dispersing and making the most of the reconnaissance advantage while engaging with Three Company in the jungle wilderness. What was better on their side compared to the Second Platoon was that they had enough time to set up anti-tank mines, successfully hindering any attempt by enemy vehicles to cut off their retreat. In contrast, the situation on Second Platoon¡¯s side was much worse. The first wave didn¡¯t even form a pincer attack, and the range of the grenade launchers didn¡¯t reach, rendering the grenade launchers everyone was carrying useless. Furthermore, there was no time to set up mines on the road, so their vehicles came out to block the enemy¡¯s path. But for now, the problem didn¡¯t seem too significant. In the midst of intense jungle pursuit and firefight, the casualty ratio still managed to bring a smile to the chief of staff¡¯s face. On the Third Platoon¡¯s side, the casualty ratio, up to this point, was three to one hundred and ninety-three. While on Second Platoon¡¯s side, despite losing the element of surprise, they still achieved a casualty ratio of five to one hundred and forty-eight. Of course, this casualty ratio is currently quite exaggerated due to the effects of the first wave of ambushes. In the jungle pursuit, the casualty ratio isn¡¯t as extreme. But because the reconnaissance soldiers were all seasoned veterans and adept at various covert methods, even without considering the first wave of ambushes, the current casualty ratio still brought joy to the chief of staff¡¯s heart. The reconnaissance company was his direct subunit. In the exercise combat zone, the two sides currently engaged in battle weren¡¯t concerned about the division headquarters¡¯ situation. At the moment, Wang Ye was still lurking in the trees. On the other hand, Wu Jianfeng took a good half-cigarette¡¯s time to digest the news brought by Peng Yuhang. He looked at the inquisitive eyes around him, observing their hesitance to ask questions. After talcing a deep breath, Wu Jianfeng said, ¡°What are you staring at? Find a place to sleep on your own, no tents allowed. Do you know we¡¯re all as good as dead?¡± Wu Jianfeng chose not to inform them of the situation. Dying at the hands of Wang Ye had left him a bit bewildered, somewhat surprised, and even a little helpless. His inner turmoil was complex. Now, he didn¡¯t intend to share this information with the others, to save them from unnecessary speculation. Let it be. Looking at Peng Yuhang beside him, Wu Jianfeng¡¯s tone softened a bit as he said, ¡°You should rest too, but don¡¯t spread the word about this situation for now.¡± After saying this, he glanced at Li Bing, who had just approached to pull Peng Yuhang aside, and continued, ¡°None of you are allowed to ask.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Li Bing, though feeling as agitated as a cat scratching itself inwardly and even silently cursing Peng Yuhang for not sharing whatever was going on, dared not disobey Wu Jianfeng¡¯s orders. Soon, he left with Peng Yuhang. In the jungle, silence fell once again, and nobody dared to utter a word. Losing in the first wave was quite embarrassing! A few minutes later, a beam of flashlight approached. ¡°Hey, it¡¯s you! What¡¯s going on? Aren¡¯t you guys?¡± The newcomer shone his flashlight around and then looked at Wu Jianfeng with a smile. Wu Jianfeng turned his head, avoiding the flashlight, and said bluntly, ¡°We¡¯re already dead. Are you here to collect our corpses?¡± ¡°Haha, Lao Wu, we don¡¯t have time for that now. We¡¯re here to provide support.¡± Pausing for a moment, he smiled and asked, ¡°Lao Wu, tell us what¡¯s going on.¡± Looking at the leader of the Sixth Platoon, Wu Jianfeng turned away and said in a dry tone, ¡°Respect the rules of the exercise. We¡¯re dead!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be so uptight. Who¡¯s going to know if you tell us?¡± Wu Jianfeng simply ignored him. If he hadn¡¯t acted that way just now, without that tone and smile, Wu Jianfeng might have shared some information with him. After all, as he had mentioned, there were no other people around, and no surveillance equipment in sight. Saying a few words wouldn¡¯t hurt. But his attitude had rubbed him the wrong way. ¡°Captain, there are a lot of tracks over here!¡± At this moment, one of his subordinates reported. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll go check it out myself!¡± The leader of the Sixth Platoon grinned, and Wu Jianfeng watched his back without saying a word. Right now, he hoped that the leader of the Sixth Platoon would go after Wang Ye and get taken out by him. Of course, he didn¡¯t give any hints or guidance. If he did, the leader of the Sixth Platoon would definitely cause trouble for him afterward, accusing him of intentionally misleading him or something like that. So he respected the rules of the exercise and quietly played the role of a dead man. Naturally, with Wu Jianfeng keeping quiet, the other members of the Fourth Platoon did the same. Two or three minutes later, the grinning leader of the Sixth Platoon spoke to Wu Jianfeng, ¡°Lao Si, you just stay here and play dead, and watch us go take care of those sneaky guys for you!¡± Based on the on-site analysis, they had gathered enough intelligence. Certainly, not all of Fourth Platoon had been wiped out. Looking at the tracks, there were several routes where it was obvious that more than one person had moved, indicating that Fourth Platoon was likely pursuing someone. They weren¡¯t concerned about those routes. Coincidentally, there were ten other tracks where it was obvious that only one person had retreated, so they split into teams, by squad, ready to pursue these tracks left by single individuals. ¡°Peng Yuhang!¡± After watching all the members of the Sixth Platoon leave, Wu Jianfeng called out to Peng Yuhang again. ¡°Roger!¡± Peng Yuhang replied softly and then ran back to Wu Jianfeng. ¡°Was it the path taken by the leader of the Sixth Platoon?¡± Peng Yuhang had also seen the situation where they split up to pursue, and upon hearing Wu Jianfeng¡¯s question, he understood his intention. However, he shook his head and whispered, ¡°No.¡± ¡°Hmph, he got lucky then!¡± Wu Jianfeng grumbled discontentedly. In reality, he hoped that the leader of the Sixth Platoon would follow in his footsteps. He had been taken out by Wang Ye, and since Wang Ye was under his command, what could he say? Unfortunately, the leader of the Sixth Platoon didn¡¯t go after Wang Ye. Up in the tree, Wang Ye had already removed his backpack. He tied the backpack to the tree, as he didn¡¯t plan to carry it with him anymore. Carrying a backpack would still hinder his movements to some extent, and the items in the backpack didn¡¯t offer much help to him. He didn¡¯t need individual rations, and a few compressed biscuits in his pocket would suffice. In fact, he wouldn¡¯t even need those if it weren¡¯t for the fact that he had a camera on him. Otherwise, Wang Ye wouldn¡¯t need to carry compressed biscuits. In his personal space, he actually had over ten pounds of marinated cooked food. This was something Wang Ye had prepared when he went out with the training team. He didn¡¯t just buy Hua Zi for his system space. He went on a major shopping spree, getting everything from food and drinks to clothing. The only problem was that he currently had surveillance on him, so he couldn¡¯t explain how he would suddenly have a roasted chicken in his hand in the wild jungle later on. Staying in the tree, Wang Ye wondered about the current situation of the others. Suddenly, he heard some movement in the jungle. Immediately, Wang Ye sharpened his focus. He had climbed high enough now, at least four meters above the ground, and he had chosen his spot carefully. Currently, Wang Ye was hanging upside down from a branch of the tree. With a swift movement, Wang Ye¡¯s line of sight avoided the treetop and leaves. Looking toward the source of the sound, Wang Ye saw two individuals up ahead, walking about five or six meters apart, following his previous tracks while searching. Behind them, there were eight flashlights, separated by dozens of meters, maintaining vigilance. Ten people, no dogs. Wang Ye slowly returned to an upright position. He didn¡¯t plan to engage with them. Mainly because there were ten of them, well spread out, and he was alone. He didn¡¯t have the confidence to ambush and take them all out. However, something that made Wang Ye a bit uneasy happened soon after. They all followed the trail intentionally created by Wang Ye to the riverbank. At this moment, if Wang Ye had a hand grenade, he could have thrown one and then followed it up with a burst of gunfire, likely eliminating them. Unfortunately, he had given all his grenades to Wu Jianfeng earlier. ¡°Platoon Leader, they should have gone down to the river. They¡¯re ruthless. 1 touched the water, and it¡¯s freezing!¡± The riverbank was no more than thirty meters away from Wang Ye¡¯s location, so he could clearly hear their conversation without them deliberately lowering their voices. ¡°What a waste of words! Let¡¯s split up, check the situation, see if there¡¯s a bridge here, and also look for any signs of people coming ashore on both sides!¡± The river wasn¡¯t wide, only about ten meters across. In this kind of small river, you didn¡¯t actually need to cross it; you could use a flashlight to see the situation on the opposite bank from where you stood. ¡°Oh, my goodness!¡± Suddenly, one of the soldiers from their group exclaimed. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Their platoon leader hurried over. ¡°Platoon Leader, there¡¯s a snake!¡± ¡°Damn, it¡¯s just a snake. Haven¡¯t you ever seen one before?¡± The platoon leader scolded, and Wang Ye felt like laughing a bit, but he also had a slightly eerie feeling. Even though he wasn¡¯t afraid of spicy strips anymore, encountering a snake was still something he¡¯d rather avoid, especially in the deep mountains and forests like this. Soon, the ten people by the river split into two teams, one going upstream and the other downstream. ¡°Letting you off the hook!¡± Wang Ye muttered to himself. They had separated into a group of five. If there were only five of them, Wang Ye might have been able to take them all out with a single burst of gunfire if he had approached them quietly. But Wang Ye held back. Mainly because it wasn¡¯t safe to do so. The key was that it might startle the snake. Once he fired a shot, he wouldn¡¯t have a chance to go back. So Wang Ye decided to endure them for now. He could always come back to deal with them after he had scavenged hand grenades from Wu Jianfeng and the others.. Chapter 359 - Chapter 359: Sneak Attack, Team Up! Chapter 359: Sneak Attack, Team Up! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In the wilderness at 2 o¡¯clock in the morning, the autumn wind rustled through the trees, and the incessant chirping of insects and birds filled the surroundings. Wang Ye sat on a tree branch, holding his rifle, looking alert. There was no choice; there were ten soldiers from the Iron Bones Hero Regiment patrolling nearby along the river. He had to stay vigilant in case of any sudden developments and respond immediately. ¡°Pew pew-¡± Suddenly, a faint gunshot echoed in the distance. Wang Ye was startled and quickly turned upside down again to look in the direction of the gunshot. ¡°Behind the tree!¡± ¡°Be careful! ¡°Bang bang-¡± Gunshots mixed with angry shouts. The sound was no longer distant. It was at least several dozen meters away. ¡°Who¡¯s there?¡± Wang Ye squinted his eyes, pondering this question. But he didn¡¯t have time to think, as the five soldiers who had originally gone upstream were now running rapidly downstream along the river. They had also heard the gunshots, and they even had walkie-talkies for direct communication, so they rushed downstream to provide support. At this moment, they were about to reach the traces Wang Ye had left by the river. Watching them, Wang Ye quickly turned around in the next moment. He wasn¡¯t trying to hide; instead, after getting up, he quickly slid down while hugging the tree trunk. Without going all the way down and with about a meter still above the ground, Wang Ye held onto the tree trunk with one hand and raised his rifle with the other. ¡°Pew pew~¡± The laser sight on the rifle was quickly activated. The five unsuspecting individuals, upon hearing this sound, were startled. Some of them stared at the smoke above their comrades¡¯ heads in confusion, while others quickly crouched down. But it was of no use; the five of them were lined up in a row, and Wang Ye happened to be holding onto the tree trunk, slightly higher up. From this elevated position, he managed to avoid the obstruction of the forest¡¯s branches and leaves for the laser. With a single burst, they had no chance to escape. ¡°Damn!¡± Someone raised their rifle, using a tactical flashlight to shine towards Wang Ye, who had jumped down from the tree trunk, and he couldn¡¯t help but curse, ¡°You bastard, you didn¡¯t cross the river?¡± ¡°You guys are really sneaky!¡± Their faces among the group turned extremely grim. They truly hadn¡¯t expected that the tracks clearly leading downstream would turn out to be false. Not only were they ambushed downstream, but there was also someone hidden here. It felt like their intelligence had been ground into the dirt. They were very annoyed. A hint of a smile appeared on Wang Ye¡¯s face. But for now, he completely ignored them, not even bothering to look at them. He quickly ran diagonally towards the riverbank and followed the tracks left by the other five individuals who had just gone down. There were no more gunshots below, and Wang Ye didn¡¯t know the situation, so he wanted to check it out. If his comrades were in trouble, he would definitely seek revenge, and if his comrades had defeated them, he could also go see who had come to join them. He moved swiftly. Soon, Wang Ye saw four figures in the grass by the river¡­ At this moment, they were pulling someone out of the water, and one person had actually fallen into the river. Looking at the red smoke still lingering above their heads, Wang Ye chuckled and strolled over. Carrying a camera on his person wasn¡¯t convenient, which was a downside of not being able to retrieve snacks from the space whenever he wanted. However, in times like these, it was also an advantage. Because he didn¡¯t have to worry about being ambushed by them after taking out a single enemy. Is it you who ambushed us?¡± ¡°Shameless!¡± At this moment, Wang Ye stood still. He touched his nose and looked at the furious gazes of the people in front of him. ¡°Childish!¡± With a sneer, Wang Ye continued to approach. But so far, he still hadn¡¯t found his comrade. Either they finished the fight and ran away, or they were still hiding somewhere. The situation on the scene was clear. These guys knew by now who had attacked them. They even misunderstood Wang Ye, who had come out voluntarily. They didn¡¯t realize that the direction Wang Ye had come from was different from the direction of the gunshot that had attacked them. However, Wang Ye didn¡¯t bother explaining to them. It would be a good thing if these guys were wiped out. Moving quickly, Wang Ye spoke directly in the face of their anger, ¡°Give me the hand grenades you have on you, and do you have any landmines? If you have them, give them to me!¡± ¡°This is ours!¡± one of the privates said tersely. ¡°Now it¡¯s mine!¡± Wang Ye added quickly, ¡°I have a camera on me. Don¡¯t argue with me. Follow the exercise rules and cooperate!¡± ¡°Give it to him! n Among them, a corporal reluctantly spoke up. At this moment, they still didn¡¯t recognize Wang Ye. If it had been members of the Fourth Company here, even if Wang Ye had a green face and looked nothing like himself, they might have recognized him. But these were members of the Sixth Company, and they didn¡¯t usually spend much time together. If Wang Ye¡¯s face had been uncovered and uncamouflaged, they might have found his voice slightly familiar, but they absolutely wouldn¡¯t dare to associate him with Wang Ye now that he had a corporal¡¯s insignia on his chest. Soon, all five of Wang Ye¡¯s comrades handed over their hand grenades. It was somewhat disappointing that none of them had brought landmines; they each had the standard equipment of a smoke grenade and three hand grenades, without any flash or concussion grenades. However, while Wang Ye felt a bit disappointed, he didn¡¯t complain; having the hand grenades was good enough. Afterward, much to the chagrin of his comrades, Wang Ye also confiscated their two messenger bags to carry the hand grenades. Of course, he casually removed their unit patches as well. ¡°You bastard!¡± As they watched Wang Ye¡¯s disappearing figure, one of the soldiers by the river couldn¡¯t hold back his frustration and cursed. ¡°Sergeant, where did he come from? And why did it turn out like this? Is he a special forces soldier?¡± a private asked in a low voice. ¡°Who should 1 ask if not you?¡± the corporal replied with annoyance and then sat down. On Wang Ye¡¯s side, as he was moving, he heard some movement in the nearby jungle. He stopped immediately. Soon, a figure emerged from the side. ¡°Wang Ye!¡± She was the first to greet him. ¡°It¡¯s you?¡± Wang Ye was slightly surprised. ¡°You stole my credit!¡± Female soldier Wen Xiaoman said to Wang Ye as soon as she appeared. She had actually planned to leave as soon as the fight was over, but she had heard some commotion coming from behind and had hesitated for a moment. Then she saw Wang Ye coming out. She didn¡¯t go out because she didn¡¯t want to reveal her identity as a female soldier in front of the Sixth Company. Although these individuals had been eliminated, they weren¡¯t actually dead. If she went out, the fact that there were female soldiers in the attacking team would certainly be exposed. That¡¯s why, when doing these kinds of operations, the female soldiers¡¯ team always tried to conceal the identity of their female soldiers, making it easier for future missions that might require disguise and infiltration. ¡°I noticed you didn¡¯t come out, so here you go, I¡¯ll return these to you,¡± Wang Ye said without any hesitation, handing her the two messenger bags. ¡°Do you want to team up?¡± Wen Xiaoman asked, looking at Wang Ye. ¡°Hmm?¡± Wang Ye looked at her with some surprise. Is she really interested in me? Inwardly, Wang Ye muttered to himself. But then Wang Ye smiled and said, ¡°Sure!¡± If she was actively suggesting forming a team, Wang Ye didn¡¯t mind, especially considering that they claimed to have excellent makeup skills. Wang Ye hadn¡¯t decided yet whether it was necessary to team up, but it couldn¡¯t hurt. ¡°Okay, so were there still people over there? Did you take care of them?¡± Wen Xiaoman approached and took one of the messenger bags from him. ¡°I¡¯m out of grenades now, so 1¡¯11 just take a bag!¡± Wang Ye didn¡¯t mind this and replied in a low voice, ¡°Yes, there were five more over there who followed my footsteps, but I¡¯ve dealt with them. Now I¡¯m going to collect their supplies.¡± ¡°Alright, 1 won¡¯t go out then.¡± ¡°Okay!¡± With a brief exchange, Wang Ye continued to run towards the location where he had eliminated those individuals earlier. There were still five individuals here, and one of them was a lieutenant platoon leader. Once again, Wang Ye quickly confiscated their hand grenades and unit patches under their disgruntled expressions. ¡°Do you have any plans for what to do next?¡± Wen Xiaoman asked when Wang Ye walked back into the jungle. ¡°I want to go back and pick up the equipment of those guys we just took out!¡± Wang Ye didn¡¯t hide anything. The mission was now two-thirds completed, but the last third was the most challenging. Under normal circumstances, officers at the regimental level wouldn¡¯t personally lead troops all over the mountains. So currently, Wang Ye had two options. He could either roam outside and try his luck, or he could find a way to infiltrate the Iron Bones Hero Regiment. Wang Ye was somewhat resistant to the idea of infiltration. Although he had shown no mercy when fighting against Wu Jianfeng, he didn¡¯t want to use the infiltration method, whether it had a chance of success or not. After all, he was still a soldier of the Iron Bones Hero Regiment. If he managed to infiltrate and eliminate any of the regimental officers, it would be fine if it were a major or a lieutenant colonel, but if he happened to run into the brigade commander or the chief of staff, it would be a disgrace for the Iron Bones Hero Regiment. This wasn¡¯t the same as fighting Wu Jianfeng; the consequences would be much more severe. So, in reality, he only had one option: to go back and pick up the rocket launcher, then roam outside and try to find the regimental commander who was leading troops out. However, Wen Xiaoman didn¡¯t know Wang Ye¡¯s thoughts. When she heard Wang Ye¡¯s words, she widened her eyes and said, ¡°You still want to pick up more stuff?¡± She was a bit speechless as she looked at Wang Ye, who had just grabbed two more messenger bags and hand grenades. She felt like Wang Ye had a fear of firepower. ¡°Is it necessary to pick up more? We already have plenty. Going back there to pick up more is excessive. There are dozens of people over there, and they didn¡¯t lose much in the previous exchange,¡± Wen Xiaoman said, somewhat perplexed. If he went back to pick up more, it could easily add up to a hundred or two hundred pieces. ¡°What are you planning to do? Fight with hand grenades?¡± Wen Xiaoman asked with a hint of helplessness. No, I¡¯m not going to pick up more hand grenades!¡± Wang Ye knew the female soldier had misunderstood. He smiled and explained, ¡°We have enough hand grenades. What I¡¯m going back for is to pick up their RPG-7 rocket launcher. These guys didn¡¯t even bring any 40mm grenades, but I saw someone over there with one. I¡¯ll grab it and get some more ammunition. I plan to set up an ambush by the roadside.¡± Oh¡­¡± The female soldier hesitated. In fact, she had her own plan. Her plan was to withdraw. The training grounds of the Iron Bones Hero Regiment were in the wilderness, but that didn¡¯t mean there were no nearby villages or towns. She was planning to go there, disguise herself, and wait for an opportunity to act. However, seeing Wang Ye¡¯s enthusiasm, she hesitated for a moment but eventually nodded. ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll go with you.¡± ¡°Great!¡± Wang Ye nodded with a smile. Having a helper was the best. Wang Ye had already obtained the rank insignias of the lieutenant and the soldiers, which saved him from the awkward situation of having to ask Wu Jianfeng for them later. After all, asking for some equipment was one thing, but taking off someone¡¯s rank insignia, especially if he had to come back later to grab it, would surely infuriate Old Wu.. Chapter 360 - Chapter 360: Turning Back, Awkward Moment Chapter 360: Turning Back, Awkward Moment Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation On Wu Jianfeng¡¯s side, nobody could sleep at that moment. They weren¡¯t allowed to set up tents and had to sleep in the wilderness in the middle of the night, which made everyone quite uneasy. Aside from the fear of snakes, insects, rats, and ants, everyone was also very curious about and concerned with the situation in the battle. Even though their group had been wiped out in the first wave, everyone had hoped that Zheng Ke could bring back good news. However, it had already been over an hour. Since Zheng Ke had led the pursuit team, no one had returned. People had gathered in small groups, constantly looking around, and occasionally lighting up a cigarette. It had been eerily quiet there. Everyone had been afraid of making noise and provoking Wu Jianfeng¡¯s curses, especially since their group had been wiped out in the first wave, which had been truly embarrassing. The four members of Class Eight had been in the same situation. They had sat by a tree, with cigarette butts piling up in front of them. ¡°I¡¯m out of cigarettes!¡± Suddenly, Li Bing had whispered as he had pinched the last cigarette out of the pack. ¡°I¡¯m out too!¡± Across from him, Wei Qinghai had smiled bitterly. I¡­I¡¯m out too!¡± Peng Yuhang had also spoken up. He hadn¡¯t actually smoked, but following Wang Ye¡¯s example, he had always carried a pack of cigarettes with him. As soon as he had finished speaking, he glanced at Wu Jianfeng, who had been sitting about ten meters away from them. They had had a campfire going in the middle, so he could see Wu Jianfeng¡¯s posture there. He hadn¡¯t known if he had been asleep. But after holding it in for so long, he felt like he couldn¡¯t hold it any longer. Gently pushing the bowed head of Peng Yuhang, Li Bing then asked in a very low voice, ¡°Hey, Yuhang, come on, what did you really say to the captain earlier?¡± At that moment, Wei Qinghai and the other two instantly became alert. Their gazes were fixed on Peng Yuhang. Peng Yuhang had originally been dozing off, but when he heard this, he suddenly became alert too. He looked helpless and glanced at Li Bing. ¡°Squad leader¡­¡± He was a bit hesitant to speak, after all, Wu Jianfeng had just given instructions. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I swear I won¡¯t say it to anyone else.¡± Li Bing whispered, then looked at Wei Qinghai and the other two, and added, ¡°If you¡¯re still worried, just tell me, it can be just between us!¡± At this, Wei Qinghai quickly spoke in a hushed tone, ¡°Don¡¯t, Li Ge, we can keep a secret too!¡± ¡°Yeah, yeah,¡± Luo Yang also nodded quickly. They were actually extremely curious, but they hadn¡¯t dared to ask before. Now that Li Bing couldn¡¯t hold back, they naturally wanted to know. Peng Yuhang felt helpless, and he glanced back at Wu Jianfeng, who seemed to be asleep. After a moment of consideration, he spoke in a very low voice, ¡°Then let our class know!¡± ¡°Okay!¡± ¡°Sure, just keep your voice down, and it¡¯s best to tell us one by one!¡± ¡°Right!¡± Li Bing and the others were also worried that some big secret might be overheard by students from other classes nearby. ¡°Good!¡± Peng Yuhang nodded and shifted his position. Li Bing was the first to perk up and lean in. But at that moment, suddenly a voice appeared, startling everyone there. ¡°Hehe, um, hey there, folks!¡± A voice that was not at all unfamiliar to everyone sounded. In Class Eight, the three others who had been prepared to hear the secret were instantly stunned, and then Wei Qinghai exclaimed, ¡°What the heck!¡± ¡°Deputy Squad Leader!¡± ¡°Damn, it¡¯s Wang Ye!¡± ¡°Brother Wang!¡± Various titles were uttered in succession. Everyone was a bit dumbfounded. They looked at the figure that had suddenly appeared in the jungle. Although they couldn¡¯t see the person clearly, they could only make out the silhouette in the darkness of the night. But this voice was familiar to everyone in Squad Four. At this moment, Wu Jianfeng immediately opened his eyes. Reflexively, he remembered. But immediately, he retracted his hand from the ground, and even his body, which had been sitting upright, leaned back against the tree trunk, with his head tilted to the side. He was feeling a bit embarrassed. ¡°Why is this guy back?¡± In his heart, Wu Jianfeng was a bit speechless. He had prepared to return to the regimental headquarters, smiling as he explained to the company commander, battalion commander, and even the chief of staff who had killed him. But he hadn¡¯t expected to run into Wang Ye, this jerk¡­ ¡°Hehe, um, folks, looks like you¡¯re not asleep yet. Come on¡­ smoke, smoke!¡± Wang Ye was cheerful, walking closer to the firelight while constantly lighting up cigarettes. He lit one for everyone he met. At this moment, behind him, Wen Xiaoman, who hadn¡¯t followed him out of the jungle, also widened her eyes. What¡¯s going on? Is this Wang Ye¡¯s old squad? Her mouth was slightly agape. She had no idea, as Wang Ye hadn¡¯t said anything to her all the way here. She hadn¡¯t expected to see this scene now. In fact, she wasn¡¯t the only one who saw it at this moment. At the division command post. On one of the nine large screens divided into sections, a scene displaying what was being monitored on Wang Ye suddenly appeared. The soldier responsible for managing the surveillance feed of Wang Ye found it amusing. So he mentioned it to the officer in charge beside him, and the officer authorized it, causing this particular feed to appear directly in front of the division commander and the chief of staff who was still present there. Uh¡­ what is this?¡± The division commander and the chief of staff, who had been seriously watching other combat footage while smoking, were momentarily taken aback. Then, the division commander was the first to chuckle, ¡°This is from Iron Blood Fourth Company, right? It¡¯s Wang Ye¡¯s feed?¡± ¡°What is he doing?¡± The chief of staff didn¡¯t smile. In fact, at this moment, he quickly glanced at the division commander, and then furrowed his brows. Because Wang Ye¡¯s current situation was starting to bend the rules a bit. He, a living person, was talking to the dead, trying to get close to them. ¡°All right, bring up the audio from Wang Ye¡¯s surveillance!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Someone responded, and soon, amid the sounds of combat in other areas, Wang Ye¡¯s voice came through the speakers. ¡°Hehe, folks, come on, don¡¯t be shy, smoke, smoke¡­¡± Wang Ye wasn¡¯t saying anything else at the moment, just distributing cigarettes to everyone he encountered. The division commander was quite amused by this scene. ¡°This guy, as a reconnaissance soldier going out, how many packs of cigarettes did he bring with him!¡± As for how many packs, no one naturally knew, and Wang Ye definitely wouldn¡¯t tell them. He could probably produce them at any moment. ¡°Brother Wang!¡± ¡°Wang Ye!¡± At this moment, Li Bing and the others walked over to Wang Ye, looking a bit unsure, but they all greeted him with various forms of affection. After happily handing them cigarettes and saying they would talk later, Wang Ye walked directly to the side of Wu Jianfeng, who was still pretending to be asleep. In fact, at this moment, the other members of the Fourth Company had also realized that something was off. Wang Ye happily distributed a cigarette to each of them, saying they would talk later. With that, he walked directly to where Wu Jianfeng was still pretending to be asleep. In fact, at this moment, the other members of Squad Four had also realized that something was off. In the blink of an eye, the enthusiasm from earlier had disappeared, and some of them didn¡¯t even take the cigarettes Wang Ye offered. Even those who took them didn¡¯t dare to light up. Because as Wang Ye approached the firelight, his green camouflage face paint, full combat gear, and the unit patch on his arm all clearly indicated who he was. The enemy who had attacked them! How could they smoke these cigarettes now! At this moment, they had actually overlooked the rank insignia on his shoulder. Of course, some had noticed it but chose to remain silent. ¡°Captain!¡± Wang Ye crouched down next to Wu Jianfeng and called out. Wu Jianfeng still had his head tilted, eyes closed, pretending to be asleep. ¡°Well, Captain, want a smoke? Here¡¯s a cigarette!¡± Wang Ye took out a cigarette and extended it toward Wu Jianfeng¡¯s mouth. Now Wu Jianfeng couldn¡¯t continue pretending to sleep. ¡°What are you here for? Are you not busy right now?¡± ¡°Not really, just came back to borrow something.¡± Wang Ye didn¡¯t waste much time. He primarily didn¡¯t like the atmosphere on the field and wanted to leave quickly. ¡°What do you need?¡± Wu Jianfeng didn¡¯t move, just slightly opened his eyes, and didn¡¯t accept the cigarette Wang Ye offered, asking directly. ¡°Type 80 grenades!¡± ¡°Hmph, we¡¯re all dead; you can get it yourself. Also, pay attention to the exercise rules. From now on, don¡¯t talk to the dead!¡± ¡°Well¡­ alright¡­ hehe, thanks, Captain, thanks, Captain¡­¡± Wang Ye grinned awkwardly, then prepared to get up. But the next moment, Wu Jianfeng spoke again, ¡°How many cigarettes do you have left? Give them all to me.¡± ¡°Just half a pack left!¡± Wang Ye didn¡¯t dare to say more. He had mostly given out cigarettes earlier, and he couldn¡¯t produce several more packs now, especially with surveillance on him. Wu Jianfeng took the cigarettes and then looked at the others, saying, ¡°We¡¯re all dead; do you all understand the exercise rules? When you¡¯re dead, just lie there like a dead person!¡± No one said a word; everyone was watching Wang Ye. Wang Ye, with a smile, didn¡¯t linger and went straight to Class Eight. ¡°Old Wei, give me the mortar, and also the rocket launchers you guys have. Besides, keep an eye on my rifle¡­¡± In the midst of their puzzled looks, Wang Ye quickly scavenged their equipment. Some who hadn¡¯t noticed Wang Ye¡¯s rank insignia before had now spotted it. However, since Wu Jianfeng had just told them to play dead, they had to restrain their curiosity for the time being. Soon, Wang Ye found two Type 80 grenades and ten mortar shells. He left his Type 05 rifle behind and exchanged it for a Type 88 sniper rifle from another squad. With these items in hand, Wang Ye quickly disappeared into the jungle. At this moment, Wang Ye was glad that he had encountered the group from Squad Six and Wen Xiaoman¡¯s assistance earlier. Otherwise, he would have felt embarrassed to actually take Wu Jianfeng¡¯s unit patch. Watching Wang Ye disappear, Wu Jianfeng remained silent. It wasn¡¯t until nearly a minute later that he looked at the others and spoke, ¡°Alright, we¡¯re not really dead. You can smoke the cigarettes Wang Ye gave you. It¡¯s better to die at the hands of the freaks in our Fourth Company than strangers, right?¡± With this statement, he directly acknowledged that the people who had attacked them earlier, including Wang Ye, were from their own squad. Of course, Wang Ye was just one of them. But Wu Jianfeng didn¡¯t care about the others; he now considered himself to have died at Wang Ye¡¯s hands. The rest of the Fourth Company exchanged glances. In the end, it was Class Eight that first produced the sound of a lighter. ¡°Hey, I was feeling quite uncomfortable earlier, but now that 1 know I died at the hands of my own squad leader, I accept it. He¡¯s always been a psycho!¡± Wei Qinghai, being quite clever, cooperated with Wu Jianfeng¡¯s words and was the first to light a cigarette and speak up. Actually, this whole situation would certainly leave some resentment in part of the Fourth Company towards Wang Ye. But, there were pros and cons to everything. If they were killed by Wang Ye, they could at least say that they were killed by one of their own, which would save face externally. ¡°Was that your own old squad just now?¡± ¡°Not really. I¡¯ve always been a part of the Fourth Company. I¡¯m still in the roster, so that¡¯s my squad. I came to the reconnaissance company for a learning experience!¡± In the forest, Wang Ye looked at Wen Xiaoman, who had reappeared, and explained with a smile. While speaking, he handed her a Type 80 grenade, saying, ¡°Here, take this, and also some mortar shells!¡± Wang Ye wasn¡¯t going to stubbornly carry two mortars and ten mortar shells on him. He also had thirty hand grenades, a rifle, and body armor. The burden was too heavy. ¡°Alright!¡± Wen Xiaoman didn¡¯t hesitate and quickly accepted the equipment. This had been discussed before they set out. Wang Ye had asked her if she wanted a mortar. If she didn¡¯t, he would only carry one. With the division of spoils completed, Wang Ye was now carrying a mortar, six mortar shells, thirty hand grenades, and a Type 88 sniper rifle he had obtained. He made his way through the jungle, every step echoing with gear clinking. With everything ready, he was off to hunt down the company commander.. Chapter 361 - Chapter 361: Divine Artifact Chapter 361: Divine Artifact Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Not bad, it¡¯s nothing serious, no collaboration with the enemy. But why is this guy carrying so many bags?¡± The staff at the headquarters were quite savvy. At this moment, when Wang Ye and Wen Xiaoman stood together again, they immediately provided another camera angle for Wen Xiaoman. So, at this moment, the entire appearance of Wang Ye was seen by the staff. Carrying three or four bags was one thing, but there were also rocket launcher bags, rocket tubes, and Type 88 sniper rifles. The backpack was gone, but what he had exchanged for was a hodgepodge of equipment, and even the chief of staff couldn¡¯t help but feel sorry for him. What is he up to, and what is he preparing for? Blowing up bunkers? Wang Ye didn¡¯t know what the chief of staff was thinking, but if he had heard it, he would have said something for sure. Blowing up bunkers was impossible, and there were no bunkers to blow up now. But blowing up armored vehicles? He was definitely interested in that. As they moved through the jungle, the headquarters didn¡¯t continue to focus on Wang Ye. The scene shifted, and the staff continued to watch the operations in other areas. Tonight, the entire reconnaissance battalion was deployed to attack three infantry regiments under its command. The most intense fighting was undoubtedly happening right now. So they couldn¡¯t just leave here and go to sleep. So, you knew about this beforehand?¡± On Wu Jianfeng¡¯s side, in Class 8, several of them were sitting, taking drags from the cigarettes Wang Ye had just handed out. They listened to Peng Yuhang¡¯s words and were at a loss for words. Peng Yuhang glanced over at Wu Jianfeng, who was leaning against a tree, smoking, then whispered to his comrades nearby, ¡°Actually, I have another secret!¡± His voice was barely audible. Then, he proceeded to reveal what he had seen earlier when Wang Ye had thrown several hand grenades next to Wu Jianfeng. Immediately, everyone was speechless. ¡°Peng, it¡¯s enough that a few of us know about this, okay?¡± Li Bing quietly cautioned him. ¡°Yeah, yeah!¡± Peng Yuhang nodded hastily. In fact, he hadn¡¯t really thought about it before. But because of the distance, he had actually seen Wang Ye continuously throwing the grenades. Of course, he hadn¡¯t mentioned it to Wu Jianfeng. Now, suddenly remembering, he felt anxious not to say it, so he told a few of his classmates. ¡°Hey, did you guys not notice just now? Why does Wang Ye have the Second Lieutenant badge on his shoulder?¡± At this moment, Wei Qinghai couldn¡¯t help but say this quietly. Luo Yang looked over, a bit uncertain, and whispered, ¡°Could it be someone else¡¯s, and he just put it on for fun?¡± In exercises, changing uniforms wasn¡¯t uncommon. Regardless of which side, if they killed the enemy, they might require them to take off their clothes and change uniforms to infiltrate the enemy¡¯s ranks. This was a common practice. But Wang Ye¡¯s operation, where he clearly hadn¡¯t changed clothes but had only changed his rank insignia, was a bit puzzling! ¡°I don¡¯t think so, Brother Wang didn¡¯t even change his clothes!¡± Peng Yuhang muttered quietly to his friends. Then he continued, ¡°Is it possible that it¡¯s Brother Wang¡¯s own?¡± ¡°Nonsense, it¡¯s only been a few days, and he¡¯s been promoted ahead of schedule by two ranks!¡± Li Bing¡¯s immediate reaction was that it couldn¡¯t be true. Wang Ye had only been in the military for less than a year. Becoming a private first class was reasonable, especially after performing well. But now claiming to be a second lieutenant was simply unbelievable. At this moment, in fact, other small groups in the class were also quietly discussing these matters. However, many people would rather believe that Wang Ye had pretended to be a second lieutenant and promoted himself rather than believe that he had actually become one. Of course, whether they believed it or not didn¡¯t really affect Wang Ye at this moment. Currently, Wang Ye was hiding behind a large tree, with a rocket launcher ready in his hands. He and Wen Xiaoman encountered another group of people on their way to the mountain for their evacuation. In the woods ahead, at least a platoon of soldiers were conducting a search. Wang Ye didn¡¯t know which company they belonged to, but he didn¡¯t need to know. He aimed the rocket launcher directly at them. Although he was carrying a Type 88 sniper rifle, he didn¡¯t intend to use it. The Type 88 sniper rifle was meant for long-range sniping, to compensate for the lack of long-range firepower when he had the Type 05 before. Now, with a distance of only a few tens of meters between them, the 80mm rocket launcher would be much more effective. ¡°Click! Pulling the trigger, the rocket launcher emitted a small noise. In exercises, actual rocket launches were impossible with the rocket launcher. It was a simulated attack weapon using laser signals. When Wang Ye pulled the trigger, it only activated the laser device on the rocket launcher combined with the ammunition, producing a small noise. In reality, this was a bug in exercises. When firearms were fired, even with blank rounds, they made noise. However, in this case, since it was impossible to fire live rockets and there were no blank rocket rounds in exercises, this simulated attack with lasers resulted in no sound, no smoke, and no fire ¨C a genuine ¡°three-no¡± product. Of course, the exercise command had clear regulations against using rocket launchers while lying still and pretending to be a sniper. After firing a shot, one had to voluntarily relocate, not lie there without moving and continuously use the rocket launcher as if it were a sniper¡¯s magic weapon. ¡°Huh? What¡¯s going on? Why is there smoke coming out of you?¡± ¡°Wait, you¡¯re also smoking?¡± At this moment, among the soldiers in the platoon in the front of the forest, some were looking at their comrades in surprise. But in the next second, a veteran¡¯s face changed, and he shouted angrily, ¡°Damn it, enemy attack, rocket launcher!¡± Privates and private first-class soldiers with little exercise experience might not have reacted yet, but veterans weren¡¯t like them. A group of people quickly lay down and even looked for cover nearby. Some even started cursing directly, ¡°Damn, where did these cowards come from? Come out and face us if you have the guts.¡± They were frustrated by this silent and unexpected attack. Then, in the next moment, they heard it. On their side, a series of slight pop-pop sounds of Type 05 rifles rang out. ¡°Damn, it¡¯s coming from this side¡­¡± someone shouted, and others quickly changed their positions behind cover and started firing. At this moment, they didn¡¯t care about the fact that laser simulation shots could be blocked by trees and even leaves. They just wanted to fire first to scare off the attackers. They hadn¡¯t realized that on the other side, there was another trick up their sleeve. After firing the rocket, Wang Ye immediately threw the launcher to the ground and quickly moved forward. After covering some distance, Wang Ye started to retrieve hand grenades. He had brought thirty hand grenades with him. Excluding smoke grenades, there were over twenty explosive hand grenades. Currently¡­ ¡°Bang, bang! Bang¡­¡± A one-man mortar, Wang Ye vividly demonstrated how to use this term. One after another, he threw over twenty hand grenades. Waging war to sustain war, he wasn¡¯t worried that he would run out of grenades now. After this round of explosions, he would collect from these guys later. ¡°Fuck!¡± ¡°Watch out for the grenades!¡± ¡°Ouch!¡± Some even cried out as the grenades hit them directly on the head. Of course, there was no problem as they were all wearing helmets. When the grenades hit their heads, it just made a loud noise. Even if an explosion occurred directly above their heads, it was no big deal. At most, it was like a firework exploding above their heads. As long as the explosion didn¡¯t happen right on their faces, there was no possibility of injury. And if it did explode close to their faces, any minor injuries would simply be attributed to bad luck, and they would be sent to the hospital for some free time off. In military exercises, it was impossible to completely eliminate the possibility of injuries. In fact, military exercises often had casualty targets. At the moment, Wang Ye and his partner¡¯s ambush had completely disoriented them. However, the soldiers in this platoon now knew the direction of the other enemy. They could see where the grenades were coming from. But it was too late for everything. With over twenty grenades, along with the previous rocket launcher shot and the ambush with a Type 05 submachine gun, there was not a single person in their group whose head wasn¡¯t emitting smoke now. Of course, out of caution, Wang Ye quickly circled the perimeter to inspect their condition, making sure to count the number of smoking individuals against the number he had seen earlier. Only after confirming that the number of smoking individuals matched the count from before did he walk out with a grin. ¡°You¡¯re despicable!¡± Watching Wang Ye emerge, a lieutenant in their group glared at him with anger. Wang Ye didn¡¯t know him, but he assumed that he was probably a platoon leader because there was also a captain in their group. If he were the company commander, he wouldn¡¯t be separated from the captain or the instructor while the platoons were divided. At this moment, the captain was also standing there with a stern face. He didn¡¯t recognize Wang Ye, and he wasn¡¯t even familiar with Wang Ye¡¯s voice. In fact, Wang Ye didn¡¯t recognize him either. He was likely not from the Second Company. Of course, at this moment, Wang Ye didn¡¯t need to worry about which battalion he belonged to. The main focus was to secure the captured supplies and make a quick getaway. However, at this moment, one of the soldiers among them suddenly looked at Wang Ye with a puzzled expression and said, ¡°Wang Ye?¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Wang Ye turned his head to look. Immediately, the man looked astonished and said, ¡°Is it really you?¡± He widened his eyes, and at this point, Wang Ye was also a bit speechless. He recognized him; this was a comrade from the training brigade, a fellow soldier from Eighth Company. The training brigade wasn¡¯t in the same platoon, but they were in adjacent platoons. Awkward. He had been recognized. Of course, now that he had been recognized, Wang Ye didn¡¯t see any reason to hide it deliberately. ¡°Hehe, it¡¯s the Eighth Company, huh? Sorry about that, bro!¡± Wang Ye apologized with a smile. At this moment, everyone on the opposite side was actually a bit bewildered. Just a moment ago, they had been seething with anger, and now they were staring in astonishment. Wang Ye? Could this really be Wang Ye? Most of them hadn¡¯t seen Wang Ye in person before, but they had seen his pictures in the newspapers. ¡°I heard you went to the Reconnaissance Regiment at the Divisional Headquarters? 1 didn¡¯t expect that, in just a few days, you would be back with the old unit,¡± the captain among them spoke up. Wang Ye looked at him and shrugged with a hint of helplessness. ¡°I didn¡¯t want to either! But I¡¯m a soldier, and I was transferred to the Reconnaissance Company, and then the Reconnaissance Company had this mission. What do you think I should do?¡± ¡°That¡¯s true,¡± the captain also understood. He wanted to continue speaking, but Wang Ye was not in the mood for small talk right now. He quickly interrupted and said, ¡°Sorry, brothers, but time is of the essence, and I have to go now. Come here¡­ I¡¯ve run out of hand grenades just now. Brothers, can you lend me some hand grenades? Oh, and your Type 80 rocket launcher rounds, can I borrow two to replenish my stock?¡± Wang Ye approached them with a friendly smile but didn¡¯t get too close to the group. The hand grenades had just exploded, and magnetic powder might still be floating in the air. He didn¡¯t want to risk walking into it and becoming a target.. Chapter 362 - Chapter 362: Regiments Tactical Change Chapter 362: Regiment¡¯s Tactical Change Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Captain, more than a third of the troops that entered the mountains have been casualties. These guys are truly despicable, too cunning!¡± Outside the mountains, inside one of the armored vehicles parked together, someone spoke cautiously to the Second Company Commander in front, reporting the latest situation. The Captain sat inside the troop compartment, giving him a glance but remained silent. He continued to sit back against the ammunition crate, closing his eyes to rest. His mood was quite irritated right now. He even wished he had a helicopter with thermal imaging to locate those rats in the jungle one by one and just blast them with the machine gun. Those reconnaissance soldiers in the jungle were too slippery. So far, it had been almost four hours since his company of nearly two hundred soldiers entered the mountains. Currently, they had suffered over seventy casualties. More than a third of the entire company had been lost, but they had only managed to kill two enemies. It was embarrassing! He couldn¡¯t help but feel frustrated by these results. The ratio was too disproportionate. Especially based on the feedback that Wu Jianfeng led his team, losing forty men while the enemy didn¡¯t even lose a single hair. It was only when Zheng Ke¡¯s team caught up and killed one of them that he felt his blood pressure rising. It was a good thing Wu Jianfeng wasn¡¯t in front of him. Otherwise, he would have unleashed his furious attacks. What kind of fight was this? It left him thoroughly disappointed. ¡°Captain, the Regiment Commander is calling!¡± Suddenly, the communications officer sitting in front spoke up. ¡°Give it to me!¡± He didn¡¯t want to bother with the operations staff, but he couldn¡¯t ignore a call from the Regiment Commander. Soon¡­ ¡°Yes¡­¡± ¡°Alright¡­¡± ¡°Yes, repeat it, all units occupy the high ground, shift from offense to defense, temporarily abandon active searching.¡± The phone call was brief, lasting only a few seconds. After hanging up, the Captain looked at the communications officer and said, ¡°What are you standing around for? Didn¡¯t you hear the orders just now? Execute them!¡± The regiment headquarters had changed the operational plan. The losses in the mountains and forests were too great, but the gains were too little. The reconnaissance soldiers were expert at hiding and cunning. Moreover, they had mostly scattered into small groups and were now operating independently. In addition, they had night vision goggles, which only the two reconnaissance platoons in the Iron Bone Heroic Battalion had. The other companies didn¡¯t have them. So, the Regiment Commander issued a new order: all combat personnel would no longer actively attack but shift to a defensive stance. They would occupy advantageous terrain in the mountains, turn off their lights, and focus on covert surveillance and sniping. After all, the 88 sniper rifles were not in short supply within the Iron Bone Heroic Battalion. The scopes of the 88 snipers could even be used as observation scopes at night. They would lie in wait, eliminate their own battalion¡¯s weaknesses in night combat, and await the break of dawn. ¡°They seem to be retreating!¡± In the jungle, Wang Ye and Wen Xiaoman had now come together. After engaging in combat with the Eighth Company¡¯s forces, they had been wandering in the jungle for over half an hour, but they still hadn¡¯t exited the forest. It wasn¡¯t because the mountain was vast, but because there were a lot of people inside. Moving cautiously and stealthily at a natural pace wasn¡¯t particularly fast. Now, they had encountered another search party. About two platoons of soldiers. But before Wang Ye could take action, they unexpectedly started retreating. ¡°I don¡¯t know. Let¡¯s follow and see!¡± Wang Ye whispered and then the two of them separated once more. In a team, it wasn¡¯t necessary for two individuals to stick together constantly. They worked in a way where they supported each other, only coming together quickly to exchange opinions when they discovered something or needed to discuss tactics. Quietly trailing the retreating group in front, Wang Ye didn¡¯t immediately take action to eliminate them. He wanted to observe their situation first. In military operations, tactics took precedence, and tactics were built on intelligence. When you knew nothing, all you could do was go in blindly. Although Wang Ye had developed well-defined muscles by now, he didn¡¯t like acting recklessly. Of course, the main reason was that Wang Ye was on the verge of completing his mission; all he needed was a major¡¯s epaulet, and he could finally leave the mountains. Soon, Wang Ye figured out what they were up to. They had actually found a relatively high slope. Then they turned off their lights and stayed silent. A faint sound like ¡°swish, swish¡± came from nearby, and Wang Ye held his pistol ready behind cover. ¡°It¡¯s me¡­¡± Wen Xiaoman called out with a greeting before coming out. Then she approached Wang Ye and crouched beside him, speaking quickly in a low voice, ¡°They seem to have changed tactics. What do you think?¡± H Let¡¯s get closer and see. If they aren¡¯t spread out too far and we¡¯re confident, we¡¯ll take them out. Then we can continue with our original plan!¡± Wang Ye certainly wanted to continue his mission of leaving the mountains. However, the group of people in front of him had been trailing them for quite some time, and it wouldn¡¯t be wise to let them go now. Especially since this wasn¡¯t a time for mercy. His stance had to be clear; he was currently a soldier of the Second Reconnaissance Company. From the perspective of his mission acceptance in the Second Company, Wang Ye had no reason to let them go. Moreover, he had already taken out Wu Jianfeng, so there was no reason to spare these individuals. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s do it this way!¡± Although Wen Xiaoman was an experienced reconnaissance soldier, she was currently listening to Wang Ye¡¯s orders. It wasn¡¯t because of any personal preference, but because Wang Ye had consistently made the right decisions, and his plan aligned with her thoughts. They discussed a few more specific action details and then separated once again. Wang Ye went left, and she went right. After about two minutes, Wang Ye, hidden behind a tree, spotted someone on the hillside crouching and using binoculars to scan the surroundings of the high ground and the surrounding mountains and jungles. Naturally, he couldn¡¯t spot Wang Ye and Wen Xiaoman. Both of them were mentally prepared and had guessed the situation above, so there was no way they would be easily discovered. However, the challenging part now was that Wang Ye couldn¡¯t see what was happening with the other individuals behind the person he had identified. Did they split up? Or were they just resting on that hill? Wang Ye carefully stowed his sniper rifle and then removed his backpack, which held the sniper rifle and the extra hand grenades. After placing them behind the tree, Wang Ye descended to the ground. Crawling forward, although Wang Ye didn¡¯t have a ghillie suit, he moved quietly. With the ability to observe the actions of the sniper on the hill, he didn¡¯t need to worry about being detected while crawling. After a few more minutes, Wang Ye had reached a point less than twenty meters from the high ground. ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Suddenly, in the midst of the usual forest sounds of birds and insects, there was a frog call that only Wang Ye could detect as unusual. In the next moment, Wang Ye began to retreat. This was the signal they had agreed upon with Wen Xiaoman. If the situation didn¡¯t seem right, Wang Ye would make a specific rhythm of bird calls a few times. And if she thought the situation was unfavorable, she would mimic a frog call. Wang Ye didn¡¯t know what she had discovered at the moment, but in times like these, blind trust in your teammate was the right approach. Soon, Wang Ye retreated to where he had left his equipment. After reequipping himself, Wang Ye continued to withdraw, moving more than a hundred meters away. After waiting for a while, Wen Xiaoman reappeared. Coming over, Wen Xiaoman immediately whispered, ¡°It¡¯s not possible. They¡¯ve all separated into groups of three or four around the high ground, taking turns to stand guard and rest. It¡¯s not just sentries; the others are together!¡± ¡°In that case, let¡¯s give up. We¡¯ll take a detour and continue moving towards the outside of the mountain!¡± Wang Ye was resolute. If he had the opportunity to eliminate these people, he would naturally choose to do so. For example, if they had only assigned single sentries while the others rested together, then Wang Ye and Wen Xiaoman could have lurked and approached. They could have eliminated the sentries and thrown a grenade at the place where the others were resting. However, since they were using this method, it was clear that they, as a duo, didn¡¯t have the ability to attack without injuries. Retreating was the wisest decision. ¡°Alright, but from now on, we¡¯ll need to be extremely cautious. They have clearly received orders, and they may have changed their tactics completely. As we navigate through the jungle, we must be careful of their hidden sniper rifles!¡± ¡°I understand, but we¡¯re not far from the outskirts of the mountain now, maybe two kilometers at most. Sneaking over should be feasible, but it might be even more challenging if it gets light. However¡­¡± At this point, Wang Ye looked at her, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke again, ¡°Why don¡¯t you stay behind and continue with your way of doing things?¡± Wang Ye felt that it wasn¡¯t right to drag her along and put her at risk for his mission. ¡°My plan is just as unworkable now. If I don¡¯t move, my only options are to ambush and fight chaotically or hide until it gets daylight. But I¡¯d rather go out and take a look!¡± ¡°Alright!¡± With his agreement, Wang Ye didn¡¯t dwell on it any longer and quickly confirmed the next course of action. Subsequently, Wang Ye and Wen Xiaoman abandoned the Iron Bones Hero Regiment soldiers from these two platoons and began to make their way out. They were very cautious, moving slowly all the way. Even when they felt there might be something suspicious, they checked it first, afraid that a member of the Iron Bones Hero Regiment, like Wu Jianfeng, might be hiding somewhere with a sniper rifle. Fortunately, they had a safe journey without any incidents, and finally, when it was just starting to get light, Wang Ye and Wen Xiaoman reached the mountainside. Outside the mountain was a road, but there were no people or vehicles. However, a wheeled armored vehicle had just passed by. After lurking for more than ten minutes and seeing another armored vehicle pass by, Wang Ye and Wen Xiaoman quietly descended the mountain. ¡°There are landmines here!¡± ¡°I can see that! The way they¡¯re buried is really crude. It¡¯s obvious that it wasn¡¯t done by our Fourth Company!¡± Wang Ye chuckled lightly. The forested area where they were operating was actually quite large, and it was impossible for the Iron Bones Hero Regiment to surround it with vehicles and personnel, forming an impenetrable barrier. Even the number of soldiers in a battalion wouldn¡¯t be sufficient. Not even a division could achieve it. So, what they could do was patrol and lay landmines. However, for reconnaissance soldiers like them, detecting and avoiding these types of landmines was not particularly challenging. Soon, Wang Ye and Wen Xiaoman ran outside the encirclement. Afterward, they checked the map, walked for a while, and used the road to verify their position on the map. After a brief discussion, they continued to quietly make their way around the outside of the encirclement. Their objective was to find tanks and armored vehicles on the external roads, and then use a rocket launcher to deal a heavy blow to the big fish.. Chapter 363 - Chapter 363: Commander and Regiment Commander? Chapter 363: Commander and Regiment Commander? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Haha, it¡¯s dark, and the boat has capsized, haha!¡± In the jungle, several soldiers from the Fifth Platoon were now laughing heartily and recklessly. Because in front of them was a smoking green face. Luo Yong looked helpless, but at the moment, he could only slump against the tree trunk behind him. After hunting geese all day, he now had a goose pecking at his eye. He had always been the one casting shadows and playing tricks, but he never thought that in such a short time, the guys who had been chasing them with flashlights everywhere had also become the shadows. They were actually squatting in the grass, extinguishing all their lights, and staying in the dark without a sound. He was still carefully setting up traps to track the Iron Bones Hero Regiment warriors who would follow him from behind. But before he could finish setting up the traps, smoke was rising above his head. These guys from the Fifth Platoon, hiding in the shadows, were ambushing with silenced rifles and sniper rifles. Within tens of meters, he was now exposed. ¡°Fuck, after chasing all night, we finally caught one. Brother, which unit are you from? Scout Platoon?¡± asked a non-commissioned officer from the Fifth Platoon, looking at Luo Yong inquiringly. ¡°I¡¯m already a dead man!¡± Luo Yong replied in a low voice. He didn¡¯t say anything about them scheming against him. He could scheme against others, and naturally, others could scheme against him too. As a soldier, he was only regretful that he had been too careless just now and hadn¡¯t been more cautious about being schemed against. He knew that when they reviewed and debriefed this incident, he would surely be held accountable. ¡°Hehe, I know you¡¯re a goner, and 1 didn¡¯t ask you for any classified information. Let¡¯s just have a simple chat,¡± the opposite soldier said with a threatening tone, ¡°Of course, if you keep insisting that you¡¯re a goner, we might just strip you naked and hang you from a tree.¡± Luo Yong was momentarily speechless, looking at them and said, ¡°There¡¯s surveillance on me!¡± He didn¡¯t say anything else, just this sentence, to make them think twice and not go too far. ¡°Understood, but isn¡¯t stripping someone¡¯s clothes off a normal thing? So as long as you answer a few questions for me, we won¡¯t harm you and let you leave with your whole body intact!¡± Luo Yong looked at them and this time, he didn¡¯t say a word. He admitted he was outmatched, and even if they really stripped him, he would endure it. He was a reconnaissance soldier, albeit just a private, but he had received interrogation training. How could he be afraid of these things? Of course, if they dared to do this, then Second Platoon would have a big feud with the Iron Bones Hero Regiment in the future. The others might not know about this incident for now, but the Division Reconnaissance Regiment often had confrontations with their subordinate units. For example, Second Platoon had already clashed with the Iron Bones Hero Regiment twice this year. If there was a next time, Second Platoon would surely encounter one incident after another. Seeing Luo Yong¡¯s attitude, some of the people nearby were about to make a joking remark, but one of the Second Platoon soldiers spoke up. ¡°Alright, take off his equipment, don¡¯t touch his clothes, gag him, tie him to that tree over there, and then fire an illumination flare into the sky. We¡¯ll use him as bait to catch some fish!¡± When the Second Platoon soldier said this, Luo Yong wanted to get up and run, but he couldn¡¯t. He was already considered dead, and according to the exercise rules, he could remain silent, but he had to accept their actions. On the other side, Wang Ye naturally had no idea that Luo Yong was now tied up as bait. But Wang Ye did see the bright light in the jungle. With just a quick glance, he felt a shock in his heart, but he didn¡¯t have time to dwell on it now. Because right in front of him was something that posed a huge threat to him. A large venomous snake was standing upright, confronting him. This was something he hadn¡¯t encountered in the entire night. A snake that was at least three to four meters long! If Wang Ye had been a bit slower or had less keen eyesight, he might have stepped on it directly. Currently, it was hissing, and its raised body was almost as tall as Wang Ye¡¯s waist. This snake, known as the ¡°Over-the-Mountain King,¡± or the ¡°Eyelash Viper,¡± had a name similar to the one Wang Ye had caught earlier, but it was not the same species at all. Wang Ye had seen information about it in survival manuals. It was extremely aggressive and belonged to the kind of snake that would actively chase and bite people. ¡°Why aren¡¯t you moving?¡± At this moment, a faint voice came from behind. In the next moment, Wen Xiaoman stepped out. Wang Ye and Wen Xiaoman were walking one after the other, and as soon as she stepped out, she immediately noticed the Eyelash Viper. Her whole body tensed up, but being a reconnaissance soldier, even if she was a woman, she didn¡¯t scream or shout. She lowered her voice and spoke to Wang Ye, ¡°Let¡¯s retreat. This isn¡¯t a survival training exercise, and there¡¯s no need to provoke it!¡± As she spoke, she started moving backward. However, at this moment, Wang Ye spoke up. ¡°No, we have to take it down when it¡¯s spotted. We still need to take the mountain path, and this thing is too aggressive. We need to be careful not to be followed or accidentally bitten!¡± Wang Ye did feel a bit uneasy facing such a large snake. But this creature had to be dealt with. ¡°Get me a longer stick!¡± ¡°Okay!¡± Without saying much, Wen Xiaoman responded and retreated to the side to cut a longer stick with her knife. Meanwhile, Wang Ye continued to confront the snake with his Type 88 sniper rifle as a makeshift weapon. A few tens of seconds later, Wen Xiaoman returned. ¡°Maybe 1 should do it instead, you¡­¡± ii It¡¯s fine, I¡¯ll handle it!¡± Wang Ye was internally impressed with the courage of this female soldier from the reconnaissance regiment, but he also maintained a tough exterior. As a man, he had to keep up appearances to some extent. When faced with a snake, he couldn¡¯t let a woman take the lead; he had to do it himself. Wang Ye handed the Type 88 sniper rifle to her and then took the longer stick from her hands, cautiously moving forward. To be honest, at this moment, Wang Ye felt a bit nervous. This snake was quite large, weighing at least six or seven pounds by his estimate. As Wang Ye prodded with the stick, the snake immediately hissed and lunged forward aggressively, opening its mouth. Wang Ye quickly stepped back. However, he continued to use the stick to provoke the snake. His plan was to pin down its head with the stick and then finish it off with a knife. But this snake was indeed fierce, and its movements were swift, making it difficult for Wang Ye to control it. However, animals are no match for humans because of our intelligence. For his final attempt, Wang Ye carefully grabbed a handful of soil from the ground. With his left hand, he threw the soil at the snake¡¯s raised head as it spat venom. When the snake recoiled to avoid the soil, Wang Ye quickly pressed the stick down on its head, pinning it to the ground. The snake coiled up. Without hesitation, Wang Ye confirmed that the stick was holding its head down and reached for his knife to finish it off. ¡°We need to dispose of this thing quickly!¡± At this moment, a voice came from behind. Wang Ye looked back, and Wen Xiaoman had already started digging a hole in the ground with a stick she had found. For reconnaissance soldiers, dealing with snakes was a common part of wilderness survival training. However, this was not a survival situation, and Wang Ye and Wen Xiaoman had no intention of eating the snake. Moreover, they didn¡¯t have the means to cook it. Eating it raw was an option, but it wasn¡¯t necessary in their current situation. Wang Ye went to help, and the two of them quickly dug a small hole and buried the snake in it. ¡°We are currently behind enemy lines, but we are too close to the perimeter. If they expand their search area a bit and find this snake, they will naturally suspect that someone slipped out ahead of them,¡± Wen Xiaoman explained to Wang Ye, taking care of the new soldier who had just joined the reconnaissance unit. ¡°I understand!¡± Wang Ye nodded. A few minutes later, after disposing of the snake, Wen Xiaoman camouflaged the area and removed any traces of their presence. Then, Wang Ye and Wen Xiaoman continued on their way. ¡°That snake we encountered earlier was an Eyelash Viper. In the areas where it¡¯s found, there are usually no other snakes nearby. We can move a bit faster from now on!¡± ¡°Alright!¡± Wang Ye nodded. This was something the survival manual had mentioned as well. Eyelash Vipers primarily feed on other snakes, and they have a strong territorial sense. In their territory, it¡¯s rare to encounter other snakes, whether venomous or not. As they continued forward, the sky gradually brightened. Finally, when it was fully light, Wang Ye and Wen Xiaoman reached a small hill on the northeast side of a crossroads. In their field of vision, they could see two armored vehicles, an off-road vehicle, and several trucks towing anti-aircraft guns parked by the side of the road. ¡°There¡¯s an off-road vehicle, and the anti-aircraft gun towing trucks are also here. There must be something significant!¡± Wen Xiaoman whispered to Wang Ye. Wang Ye turned to look and nodded quietly, ¡°Yes, most likely. I¡¯ll observe first.¡± At this point, Wang Ye didn¡¯t want to blindly engage in any action without knowing the situation. ¡°Alright, 1¡¯11 be on guard!¡± With their roles clearly defined, Wang Ye lay on the hill, adjusting the scope of his Type 88 sniper rifle to the maximum magnification to begin observing. The hill they were on was about two hundred meters away in a straight line from the vehicles. It wasn¡¯t that Wang Ye and Wen Xiaoman didn¡¯t want to get closer; it was that they had found a better position nearby, and someone was already there. This new location was unoccupied and offered the best vantage point to avoid being seen by the people on the hill with the vehicles. With the scope at its maximum magnification, Wang Ye could even see the dark circles under the soldier¡¯s eyes standing by the vehicles. The next moment, Wang Ye¡¯s face stiffened because he recognized the soldier. The soldier with visible dark circles under his eyes was actually a communicator from his own company. ¡°Damn, I must have picked the wrong day to go out!¡± Wang Ye thought with exasperation. He had planned to snipe either the company commander or the instructor, considering them as big fish. But he swore he never intended to target his own company commander. Wu Jianfeng had already fallen victim to his sniping. If he were to take down the company commander or the instructor as well¡­ Wang Ye seriously doubted whether he could ever return to Fourth Platoon. He even contemplated retreating. But now, there was another female soldier with him. Wang Ye turned to look, and Wen Xiaoman was crouched behind a tree in the nearby bushes. ¡°Do you think it¡¯s possible for us to change our position now?¡± Wang Ye whispered. ¡°Huh?¡± Wen Xiaoman turned her head in surprise. Wang Ye sighed and didn¡¯t hide anything from her. ¡°The guys down there are most likely from my company, and that¡¯s the company¡¯s communicator. 1 don¡¯t know if that¡¯s our company commander or our instructor¡­¡± Wen Xiaoman couldn¡¯t help but burst into laughter. She must have looked quite decent, with her small oval face, but it was smeared with green camouflage paint. Now, with the equipment on, it was impossible to get a clear look at anyone¡¯s appearance. At this moment, she chuckled softly and said, ¡°Can¡¯t do it? Haven¡¯t you already taken down your company commander?¡± ¡°It¡¯s different. I know my company commander well, but I¡¯m not that familiar with the regiment commander!¡± ¡°How about I do it, then?¡± Wen Xiaoman laughed until her eyes were almost closed. She realized that teaming up with Wang Ye was indeed fun. She had been a bit tired after staying up all night, but now she felt wide awake and spirited. Wang Ye remained silent. ¡°Really, if you want to do it, I feel like it¡¯s better if I do it. At least if I do it, my regiment commander will have some dignity!¡± ¡°You¡¯re trying to usurp authority!¡± Wen Xiaoman chuckled and covered her mouth. Wang Ye was once again at a loss for words. ¡°No, it¡¯s not that¡­¡± Wang Ye stopped speaking at this point, as he remembered the surveillance device on his person. Without surveillance, he could curse out the staff officer without much consequence. But with surveillance, if he cursed and it got recorded, it wouldn¡¯t just be the Iron Bone Heroic Troop that would cause him trouble; his company commander and regiment commander might also find out. After this exercise, when he returned, the staff officer might also give him a hard time. It was better to be honest. Wen Xiaoman playfully continued to coax Wang Ye to speak, ¡°Oh, it¡¯s not what?¡± u It¡¯s nothing. Let¡¯s leave it at that. I¡¯ll continue to observe and make sure if it¡¯s my regiment commander or instructor down there!¡± At this moment, inside the armored vehicle below, the Second Regiment Commander was taking a nap with his eyes closed. With the change in the operational plan and the whole regiment given time to rest, he could finally relax a bit and not have to keep a constant watch. He took the opportunity to get some sleep, unaware that Wang Ye had come here, and had no idea that Wang Ye was now on the hill less than two hundred meters away, lying prone with a sniper rifle, aiming in his direction, occasionally taking aim¡­ Their intelligence only knew that the opponents were reconnaissance soldiers from a division, but they didn¡¯t have specific information on which regiment they belonged to. After all, anyone who had recognized Wang Ye had already been ¡°taken care of..¡± Chapter 364 - Chapter 364: The Enlightened Mouth Chapter 364: The Enlightened Mouth Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation A company commander, these days, actually didn¡¯t have any armored command vehicles. When they went out to command operations, they could only set up a temporary command post or simply use infantry fighting vehicles or even off-road vehicles as command posts. Obviously, armored vehicles were more robust. In exercises, it wasn¡¯t real combat, and everyone still wore their ranks proudly. Although they still followed the rules of the battlefield and didn¡¯t need to salute the higher-ups, the ranks they wore were the best identification. So, to prevent accidents, having armored vehicles was definitely a good idea. Moreover, if there was no need to come out, it was better not to. In fact, the company commander¡¯s side at that time had quite a strong defensive capability. On the contrary, the company commander¡¯s side had strong firepower. The direct-fire artillery platoon had already been broken up by squads to support the subordinate companies. But on the heavy machine gun platoon¡¯s side, only the grenade launcher section went with them. The company command post still had half of the personnel, half of a heavy machine gun platoon, and the entire anti-aircraft gun platoon, plus the company kitchen and many other soldiers. At that time, the anti-aircraft guns were basically of no use. Although you could level them, you couldn¡¯t carry them into the mountains. The vehicles and guns were left there, and the people acted as infantry, cooperating with other units to lay mines on the side of the road. However, the two heavy machine guns of the heavy machine gun platoon were positioned on the best high ground on both sides of the road. With their position and the firepower of the heavy machine guns, there was actually no need for any more additional personnel. Reconnaissance soldiers might have wanted to assault the company commander with Type 05 submachine guns, but they could only approach at close range. But their position happened to provide an unobstructed view of the area around the company commander¡¯s position below. Of course, they also considered that the reconnaissance soldiers might carry sniper rifles and individual rocket launchers for anti-tank purposes. So, the positioning of the vehicles below was also carefully thought out. The two armored vehicles were parked in a way that even if they were truly blown up, the people inside could come out, and the company commander could use the armored vehicles as cover while waiting for others to counterattack. It can be said that the security here was really high. However, high doesn¡¯t mean absolute. For example, the company commander couldn¡¯t do everything like eating, drinking, and using the restroom inside the vehicle. Eating and drinking were manageable, but using the restroom had to be done outside. So, Wang Ye, the sniper, was currently upholding the basic discipline of a sniper, preparing to engage in a standoff with the company commander below. He watched to see whether the commander would come out to use the restroom first or endure it himself. Catching the big fish meant you had to deal with the big fish first before going after the smaller ones in the vicinity. Otherwise, if you went after the small fish first and exposed yourself, the big fish might escape, which would be a loss. However, imagination can be enticing, but reality is often harsh. Click! A small stone was thrown onto Wang Ye¡¯s body. Having not slept all night and now trying to stay awake while observing the brewing confrontation below, Wang Ye, whose eyelids were already heavy, suddenly shook all over. He turned around quickly. ¡°Somebody¡¯s coming!¡± Wen Xiaoman opened her mouth but didn¡¯t make a sound. However, Wang Ye understood from her lip-reading and gestures. He left the Type 88 sniper rifle right where it was and crawled backward on the ground. After descending, he crawled over to Wen Xiaoman¡¯s position. Soon, he saw it too¡ªtwo individuals were beginning to patrol along the slope visible from this side of the road. ¡°Darn it, they¡¯ve set up mobile sentries here!¡± Wang Ye was a bit vexed. ¡°We¡¯ll have to take action. What¡¯s the plan?¡± Wang Ye approached, and Wen Xiaoman could also produce faint sounds that only the two of them could hear. Wang Ye hesitated for a moment, then quickly whispered to her, ¡°You stay here. When those two get close enough to notice, you take care of them. I¡¯ll go deal with the heavy machine gun position over there.¡± ¡°At that time, after you deal with those two, aim with the sniper rifle, and after I clear out that position, I¡¯ll use the Type 80 flamethrower!¡± Plans can¡¯t always keep up with changes. Originally, they were planning to lie in wait, but with mobile patrol sentries, that plan was no longer feasible. As for retreating and coming back later, that simply wouldn¡¯t work either. Just now, where Wang Ye had been lying down, the traces of a person lying on the ground wouldn¡¯t disappear so quickly. They had no choice but to proceed forcefully. Listening to Wang Ye¡¯s plan, Wen Xiaoman had no objections to the plan, but¡­ ¡°Didn¡¯t you say you¡¯d take care of your company commander?¡± She smiled and said, ¡°I¡¯ll handle that position over there. Don¡¯t worry; 1 can throw a hand grenade fifty meters; I won¡¯t mess it up!¡± Wang Ye looked at her, hesitated for just a second, and then nodded. ¡°Alright!¡± ¡°Good, that¡¯s settled then. Give me the shoulder bag you¡¯re carrying!¡± ¡°Sure!¡± Wang Ye quickly handed her a shoulder bag containing hand grenades. Actually, Wen Xiaoman hadn¡¯t brought a backpack. When reconnaissance soldiers go out, they have to carry them, but in jungle warfare, after breaking down into smaller teams, it¡¯s more convenient to go into battle lightly without backpacks. Of course, they had definitely marked the locations where they had left their backpacks and would retrieve them after the mission. Currently, Wen Xiaoman carried the shoulder bag with hand grenades that Wang Ye had given her, in addition to the one she already had. She also retrieved the rocket launcher and four rockets from where Wang Ye had been lying just now. Then, she moved low and stealthily from a side that would avoid the patrol sentry¡¯s line of sight and the position on the hill on this side. Wang Ye watched her depart and then took out his pistol. He attached the suppressor. Waiting in the shadows for the right moment. In a surprise attack situation, a pistol would suffice, especially one equipped with a suppressor. Right now, with the skirmish ongoing, if these two sentries behaved themselves, it might be possible that the others wouldn¡¯t even notice. Crouched on the ground, Wang Ye waited silently. At this moment, Wang Ye had no time to consider whether the personnel in the armored vehicle below, the company commander or the instructor, would take this opportunity to come out and use the restroom. If they did so now, it would come down to luck. ¡°Hehe, those reconnaissance soldiers must be bewildered right now. But I have a feeling that they should be coming back to their senses now. Our ambush, the effectiveness of it is getting worse and worse!¡± On the hill, two soldiers patrolling within the visible range along the road were walking about four or five meters apart, chatting as they went. When the soldier in the front heard what the one behind him said, he responded with a laugh, ¡°Exactly, like rats. It¡¯s a pity we didn¡¯t encounter them. If I had a chance to outmaneuver them, I would definitely taunt those guys. Damn it, staying up all night, it¡¯s making me so tired now!¡± ¡°Hey, that¡¯s right. These guys must be itching for a fight. They ambushed us once, and the guys in the rear probably got a bit bewildered!¡± The soldier in front said with a chuckle, ¡°I heard that Fifth Company pulled in a reconnaissance soldier as bait last night and actually caught two!¡± ¡°Haha, that¡¯s quite interesting, but Fourth Company¡¯s reputation has taken a hit this time. They used to call themselves the ¡®Elite Company,¡¯ but as soon as they entered the mountains, they lost half of their company. 1 heard some inside information that the company commander of Fourth Company might have been up for promotion this year because of Wang Ye¡¯s performance. But now, with all this mess, he¡¯s probably in trouble!¡± ¡°Where did you hear this news¡­¡± The two of them continued chatting as they walked, their voices not too loud. But at this moment, they were less than twenty meters away from Wang Ye. So, at this moment, Wang Ye was feeling a bit doubtful about life. Old Wu was going to be promoted? This whole mess might derail Old Wu¡¯s chances of promotion? Damn it! A myriad of expletives raced through Wang Ye¡¯s mind. At this moment, Wang Ye was cursing Wu Jianfeng in his heart. This guy was really going for it! If he¡¯s about to be promoted, can¡¯t he be a bit more discreet? Regret? Wang Ye had none. Because this whole mess was something he couldn¡¯t control. In fact, right now, Wang Ye was hoping that if he were to fall, it wouldn¡¯t affect him. But now, as he looked at these two individuals, his first thought wasn¡¯t about Wu Jianfeng anymore. What to do? Should he still go after the company commander or the instructor below? Would going after them affect their chances of promotion? But now it seemed like there was no way to retreat. They were only a dozen or so meters away, and while Wang Ye was currently lying still and they hadn¡¯t noticed him, any sudden movement or if he got up would definitely alert them. Not to mention, Wang Ye¡¯s teammate had already gone to attack the position on the high ground as planned. If he retreated now, not only would there be no way out, but betraying his team was something he couldn¡¯t do! Feeling exasperated, Wang Ye once again internally complained about his luck and, in passing, cursed the staff officer and Jiang Nan. Why send Second Company to deal with the Iron Bones Hero Regiment for the mission? Couldn¡¯t they have picked another brigade to fight against? And as for Jiang Nan, he had asked to withdraw, but Jiang Nan hadn¡¯t agreed. What was even more frustrating was this terrible luck. Encountering Wu Jianfeng was bad enough, but now, when he was out to catch a big fish to complete the mission, he had run into his own company-level leadership. Feeling helpless, but with the two individuals in front of him getting closer, Wang Ye had to prepare himself. No matter what happens next, there¡¯s no time to think now. At the very least, he had to deal with these two before he could consider anything else. Otherwise, he would be dealing with them, and that would be equivalent to betraying his teammates. And Wen Xiaoman would be in danger. ¡°By the way, didn¡¯t Wang Ye, that freak, go to the Division Reconnaissance Regiment? What if he¡¯s among the people attacking us this time?¡± ii No way¡­ be careful¡­¡± The soldier in the rear was originally responding with a smile, but in the next second, he urgently shouted while raising his gun. ¡°Bang, bang!¡± The Type 95 rifle shots rang out. But it didn¡¯t do much good. Not to mention that after Wang Ye¡¯s surprise attack, he immediately lay down and executed tactical evasive maneuvers. Even if Wang Ye didn¡¯t move, the muzzles of their guns wouldn¡¯t trigger Wang Ye¡¯s smoke device again. Because they had already activated it beforehand. In fact, the soldier in the rear who shouted loudly and fired the first shot was actually the first one to activate the smoke device. Naturally, Wang Ye noticed the attitude of the two individuals, so when he was lying there, he shot the first one who had turned around to speak, and then he shot the one in front who was about to fire. Hey, stop shouting. You¡¯ve activated the smoke. Follow the rules of the exercise!¡± At this moment, Wang Ye actually wanted to say, ¡°You guys are jinxed. What you said really hit the mark. I¡¯m really not here, and I¡¯m right in front of you.¡± But Wang Ye held back. He didn¡¯t want to voluntarily reveal his identity. He would rather remain anonymous for now, so that these two wouldn¡¯t talk him out of his determination once he decided what to do next. ¡°Damn it! You¡¯re really sneaky!¡± The soldier in front, who hadn¡¯t fired his gun yet, looked frustrated. The soldier in the rear, whose gunshots had stopped, had a constipated expression, but he didn¡¯t say anything. However, he had a slight feeling of relief inside. Although they had been taken out, he had shouted and fired a shot, and his other comrades must have heard it. Thinking this, he opened his eyes wide, and the next moment, something that made him stare in disbelief happened again. From the heavy machine gun position over there, which they were well aware of, there suddenly came a series of explosions that were already not too loud. Wen Xiaoman had also taken action. Before Wang Ye¡¯s surprise attack, she had already reached the position under the enemy¡¯s high ground. Now that she had heard gunshots and shouts coming from this direction, she immediately took action. As for the sounds coming from this direction, Wen Xiaoman didn¡¯t have much of a reaction. It was expected, after all, it was impossible to truly take them out without making any noise. Moreover, on her side, she had to assault the high ground, and she couldn¡¯t hide herself anymore. She threw hand grenades one after another. Emulating Wang Ye¡¯s appearance from last night. She had now transformed into a human self-propelled mortar.. Chapter 365 - Chapter 365: Professional Offense Chapter 365: Professional Offense Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Pop! Pop-!¡± ¡°Bang-!¡± ¡°Bang-!¡± Gunshots and the subsequent continuous explosions echoed. On the originally quiet mountain road, the company commander, who had been resting inside the infantry fighting vehicle below, almost instantly sat up. Then¡­ Ouch-! Clutching his head, the company commander¡¯s tears welled up in the next moment. It hurt so much. But now, he couldn¡¯t afford to dwell on that. After checking that there was no bleeding, he held his head and looked at the rear of the vehicle, shouting, ¡°What¡¯s the situation?¡± ¡°Report, sir, enemy attack!¡± The communication officer on guard duty beside the vehicle quickly ran over to reply. ¡°Of course, I didn¡¯t know it was an enemy attack?¡± the company commander scolded, then continued to ask, ¡°Where are the gunshots and explosions coming from?¡± As he spoke, the company commander prepared to go out. But in the next moment, the communication officer blocked the door, saying, ¡°Sir, it¡¯s dangerous outside. Don¡¯t go out for now. The source of the explosions is from the position of the second machine gun. Besides, it seems like there are also sounds coming from the mountain patrol team!¡± ¡°Quick, Yi Kai, where the hell is he? Take some men and go over to support!¡± The company commander gave the order, and without thinking about going out again, he directly turned and walked to the gunner¡¯s position. The infantry fighting vehicle also had the capability for counterattack operations, and this capability was quite formidable. Take, for example, the Type 86A that the company commander was riding in. It was equipped with a 30mm automatic cannon and a coaxial machine gun. In reality, this firepower was disastrous for infantry, but to cause a disaster, you needed to see where the enemy was. Right now, the company commander knew where the enemy was. However, whether it was the automatic cannon or the machine gun, they were both laser simulations. They weren¡¯t real projectiles; they couldn¡¯t penetrate the grass and mud. Moreover, even if it were a real battle, he couldn¡¯t fire right now. There were his own soldiers on top. All he could do at this moment was prepare. If the enemy was forced to reveal themselves within his line of sight, he wouldn¡¯t hold back. At this moment, the company commander had absolutely no idea that his platoon was facing a self-propelled mortar. He hadn¡¯t even seen anyone, and already a dozen or so grenades were raining down on the position. Then, there were not only grenade explosions above, but also smoke grenades spreading thick smoke. This wasn¡¯t a mistake made by Wen Xiaoman. She did this on purpose. She was alone, and even though the grenades had just exploded, she wouldn¡¯t charge directly into the position now. So, among the grenades, she had included a few smoke grenades, and now that she had thrown them all, she circled around the position and ran to a spot where she could see the three-way intersection below, raising her prepared rocket launcher. ¡°Vehicle damaged, vehicle locked¡­¡± ¡°Vehicle¡­¡± The vehicle, which had already stalled, now sounded an alarm from within. At the same time, smoke was billowing out from the vehicle on the outside. This was because the exercise device on the vehicle had been triggered. Of course, the infantry fighting vehicle had more than one laser receiver, and the threshold for setting off the alarms on the vehicle¡¯s laser receivers was quite high. Rifles, and even sniper rifles, were unlikely to trigger it. However, now, there was an 8omm rocket launcher. In this moment, the company commander, who had originally been preparing to counterattack with the vehicle-mounted automatic cannon, was alarmed and quickly got up to prepare to go outside. They couldn¡¯t stay in the vehicle. This was just the damaged mode. If another two rounds came later and triggered an explosion alarm, he would still be declared dead while inside the vehicle. ¡°Damn it, there¡¯s a rocket launcher, find it for me!¡± The company commander shouted loudly into the radio as he moved outside. At this moment, the personnel from the second battalion who were left on this side were starting to panic. Everyone quickly ran towards the position. But at this moment, Wang Ye on the other side gently pulled the trigger. ii Pop-¡± The Type 88 sniper rifle made a crisp sound in the tense situation not far behind them. The laser simulator on the gun emitted a laser signal. ¡°Com¡­ Company Commander!¡± The communication officer who had not left the vehicle looked at the company commander, who had just gotten out of the vehicle, with a bewildered expression. The company commander himself was also shaken. The smoke device on top of his hat, although it didn¡¯t make much noise when it emitted smoke, was still worn on his head. In a state of high tension, he could sense the smoke to some extent. He raised his head. Immediately, he saw the red smoke floating above his head. In an instant, the company commander felt like a deflated balloon, and he slumped down on the armored vehicle that was still emitting smoke. ¡°Company Commander!¡± ¡°I¡¯m already ¡®killed in action¡¯!¡± The company commander spoke weakly and didn¡¯t look at him again. In this moment, the company commander¡¯s heart felt empty. ¡°Training is like real combat,¡± that¡¯s the motto in the military. Although in this era, in many cases, this motto was just words, such as in large-scale red vs. blue exercises, where the outcome was predetermined to be a red victory. In such cases, those assigned to the blue side often had no motivation to participate in the exercise. But this wasn¡¯t one of those cross-unit red vs. blue exercises. This was a test from the division headquarters. In this kind of confrontation, there was no script to follow. If you didn¡¯t perform well and had no achievements, it would definitely have an impact on your personal future. You could say that at this moment, the company commander felt like it wasn¡¯t a virtual laser signal, but a real bullet hitting him in the forehead. Of course, Wang Ye didn¡¯t have time to worry about his current mood. Seeing the smoke rising from the company commander¡¯s head, Wang Ye bolstered his weapon and got up. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± The gunshot had already exposed Wang Ye¡¯s position, so there was no need for him to hide anymore. After shouting in the direction of the enemy position, Wang Ye promptly threw several smoke grenades all around him. Time to make a run for it. Two fists were no match for four hands, especially now that he had incapacitated the company commander. No need to say more; the remaining soldiers would definitely go crazy and charge over, and they would also call for reinforcements. There were patrol vehicles on the main road, so if they called for help, the vehicles would come. Wang Ye did need the company commander¡¯s insignia, but he couldn¡¯t retrieve it now. First, run, and then pull off a turnaround in a couple of hours. It would be the same. Quickly, Wang Ye dashed into the jungle. On the other hand, Wen Xiaoman was also on the move, and she didn¡¯t rendezvous with Wang Ye. She ran in a different direction. The two had already agreed on a meeting point, so now they were running separately, diverting the pursuers¡¯ attention. ¡°Damn it, over there!¡± ¡°Chase them and kill them!¡± ¡°Pop! Pop-¡± Behind him, curses, shouts, and gunfire continued, and Wang Ye looked back while running. He couldn¡¯t see anyone. The terrain was steep, with many trees, and Wang Ye had deliberately chosen these places with cover to run through. He couldn¡¯t see the pursuers at all, but Wang Ye didn¡¯t dare to stop. Although he had thought about using grenades to set some traps, time was too tight. ¡°What? The second company commander is ¡®killed in action¡¯?¡± In the regimental command post, the regimental commander still hadn¡¯t slept. In fact, no one else had either. At times like this, they couldn¡¯t afford to sleep. They needed to monitor the situation constantly to make tactical adjustments as needed. However, the regimental commander hadn¡¯t expected to receive bad news so soon after daybreak. The Iron Bones Hero Regiment had lost its first regimental-level military commander. His face turned ashen, and the regimental commander clenched his fists. He didn¡¯t scold the second company commander because he had already heard the situation reported by the communication officer in front of him and knew how the second company commander had met his end. Looking at the equally grim-faced chief of staff, he said, ¡°It looks like the road wasn¡¯t blocked off!¡± The chief of staff responded in a deep voice, ¡°Actually, this was inevitable. Our regiment alone can¡¯t completely seal off such a large area.¡± After a pause, the chief of staff continued, ¡°But this is actually a good sign. It means they can¡¯t withstand our pressure. Now that it¡¯s daylight, the initiative should be on our side.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± The regimental commander nodded and then gave the order directly, ¡°Execute Plan C!¡± The regimental headquarters had not moved from its location throughout the night. Naturally, there were attempts to infiltrate and carry out decapitation actions during the night. But none had succeeded. The regimental headquarters had a guard platoon and some direct subordinate units. Leveraging the advantageous position of being stationed at the training ground and having an underground command post, infiltration was nearly impossible. Moreover, the password at the regimental headquarters changed every half an hour, and to prevent infiltration, anyone coming from outside had to undergo strict verification. No vehicles were allowed in, only out. Under these circumstances, infiltration was basically a pipe dream. As for snipers, that was out of the question as well. The regimental commander and his team would never expose themselves outside. ¡°Hmm?¡± On Wang Ye¡¯s side, he was currently standing behind a large tree on a semi-hill, but for a while, he didn¡¯t see anyone chasing from the direction he had come. What¡¯s going on? Wang Ye was a bit puzzled. Lost the pursuers? That couldn¡¯t be possible, right? With the way he had been sprinting all the way and leaving traces behind, they couldn¡¯t be so incompetent as to lose track of him, could they? But the reality was absurd. Wang Ye stayed hidden behind the tree for nearly ten minutes and still didn¡¯t see anyone catching up. He considered going back to see what was happening, but thinking about Wen Xiaoman on the other side, Wang Ye decided to turn back and continue running instead. Another ten minutes or so passed, and after hiding behind a small mound not far from where he had captured the king cobra the previous night, Wang Ye imitated bird calls a few times. No response. He called again. Still no response. Wang Ye confirmed that Wen Xiaoman hadn¡¯t arrived yet. Could she have been caught? Wang Ye¡¯s mind raced, and as he was about to give up, he saw someone on the other side moving, and then that person quickly moved over using cover. ¡°Coo-coo~¡± ¡°I¡¯m here!¡± Wen Xiaoman had just called out from behind a nearby tree when Wang Ye approached and responded. ¡°Sorry for keeping you waiting. I noticed they were retreating, so I followed them!¡± Wen Xiaoman came over and crouched next to Wang Ye. ¡°And then?¡± Wang Ye asked directly. ¡°They must have received new operational orders. I saw them regrouping and heading into the mountains!¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Wang Ye was surprised. ¡°All of them?¡± ¡°Yes, all of them!¡± ¡°What about my company commander and the others?¡± ¡°The deceased are naturally still in their original positions!¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go, let¡¯s go back and see!¡± Wang Ye acted immediately. They had all gone into the mountains, and that undoubtedly meant there were orders from the regimental headquarters. Wang Ye couldn¡¯t know the specifics of those orders, but he didn¡¯t need to right now. What he knew was that they had all left, and the ¡°deceased¡± were still there. ¡°Are you¡­ not thinking of searching for corpses again?¡± Watching Wang Ye run past her, Wen Xiaoman looked at him strangely. After all, if that was true, it meant he was searching for his direct superior. Did he have such audacity? Well, it seemed like he did, considering he had previously gone to his platoon leader. Now that the company commander had returned, it seemed reasonable to do the same¡­ ¡°Yes, maybe you should wait here for me, take a rest, and I¡¯ll come back after I¡¯m done!¡± Wang Ye stopped and turned back to say. ¡°Forget it, I ll go with you!¡± Wen Xiaoman decided not to rest. Reconnaissance soldiers could handle fatigue, and even though she had been up all night, she now wanted to see if Wang Ye, her company commander, would react violently to the guy who had disobeyed orders. ¡°Alright!¡± Wang Ye didn¡¯t care how she felt; he turned around and continued running.. Chapter 366 - Chapter 366: Regiment Commanders Corpse Search Chapter 366: Regiment Commander¡¯s Corpse Search Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Regiment Commander, have something to eat!¡± Next to the armored vehicle, an hour had already passed, and the Regiment Commander was still sitting by the vehicle. At the heavy machine gun position from earlier, a platoon leader who had been killed by a grenade came over with a water flask and some dry rations, speaking softly. ¡°You eat it yourself!¡± The Regiment Commander didn¡¯t get angry, but he only glanced up at him, and with a weary tone, he uttered these words. The platoon leader didn¡¯t dare to say more. With a conflicted expression, he was certain that if he dared to speak again, the Regiment Commander would curse him outright. So he gently placed the water flask and dry rations next to the Regiment Commander and then turned to leave. ¡°Platoon leader, the Regiment Commander isn¡¯t eating?¡± Back in their own platoon area, a soldier asked. The next moment, the platoon leader gave him an irritated look. ¡°Eat? We¡¯re all dead, can the dead eat?¡± It was very frustrating, but the soldiers who were scolded didn¡¯t dare to speak up. They were actually quite annoyed. They hadn¡¯t even seen anyone, and they had been overwhelmed by grenades and smoke grenades. But what could they say? They couldn¡¯t say anything at all, they could only pray that when they went back this time, their company commander would be a bit gentler with them. ¡°Hmm? Platoon leader, look!¡± Suddenly, someone among them widened their eyes and pointed towards the position where they had just stayed. Immediately, not only their platoon leader but also others all turned their heads in an instant. The next moment, their eyes widened. Because they all saw a figure carrying an 88 sniper rifle running down from the mountain over there. The sky was already completely bright, so they could naturally see that green face and Wang Ye¡¯s equipment. ¡°That bastard, is that the one who attacked us?¡± Someone gritted their teeth and spoke. Embarrassingly, they had died, but they hadn¡¯t even seen what the person who attacked them looked like. However, they didn¡¯t see it, but others did. It¡¯s him!¡± At this moment, two soldiers who didn¡¯t belong to their platoon spoke beside them. They were the mobile sentries who had been patrolling earlier. Dead people couldn¡¯t go up the mountain, so naturally, they had stayed behind. Of course, like the machine gun platoon, they had come down from the mountain and joined the Regiment Commander here. ¡°Follow me!¡± Upon hearing the confirmation from their comrades, their platoon leader immediately uttered this command through gritted teeth. With a determined demeanor, he turned around and marched directly toward Wang Ye. That bastard, daring to come back, did he really think they had no backbone? He had made up his mind. Later, as long as this guy dared to be disrespectful, even if it meant risking disciplinary action, he would rally the whole platoon to give him a thrashing first before considering other matters. Wang Ye naturally saw them too. However, Wang Ye didn¡¯t stop in his tracks. He had prepared himself for a confrontation with a group of dead men. Of course, Wang Ye wasn¡¯t afraid of getting beaten up. The Regiment Commander probably couldn¡¯t allow a group beating, right? Hmm¡­ probably not¡­ Thinking like this in his heart, Wang Ye hadn¡¯t approached yet and shouted toward the armored vehicle, ¡°Regiment Commander, Regiment Commander¡­¡± Coming back to search the bodies would definitely expose him, and Wang Ye was well aware of this. So, Wang Ye, faced with these determined individuals in front of him, chose to proactively reveal himself. Dying sooner or later was all the same, might as well die with honor. ¡°Hmm?¡± In that moment, the Regiment Commander, who had been sitting there contemplating life, suddenly froze. The other soldiers directly under the regiment didn¡¯t recognize Wang Ye with his face painted, and they couldn¡¯t discern his voice because they hadn¡¯t had much contact with him even though they belonged to the same regiment. But he was different; he had contact with Wang Ye in the recruit company. After Wang Ye transferred to the regular company, he would still visit occasionally. Now, when Wang Ye shouted, he recognized the voice. ¡°Wang Ye?¡± The Regiment Commander was genuinely stunned. Up to this point, the regiment headquarters already knew which reconnaissance platoon was the opponent. But the second regiment commander¡¯s side was still in the dark. Hearing Wang Ye¡¯s voice after being separated for many days, he was truly taken aback. He didn¡¯t have time to contemplate life anymore and stood up directly. The next moment, standing by the armored vehicle, he saw Wang Ye, who had been blocked by his own soldiers over there. At this moment, the Regiment Commander¡¯s inner turmoil was indescribable! With his painted face and the same equipment, along with his prior knowledge that Wang Ye had gone to the division reconnaissance platoon, the Regiment Commander¡¯s face was tense. However, he didn¡¯t move, but Wang Ye wasn¡¯t foolish enough to just stand there. ¡°Um, guys, we¡¯ll chat later. I¡¯ll go find the Regiment Commander first!¡± Wang Ye smiled and bypassed the group of soldiers who had initially been filled with determination but now wore bewildered expressions. They were truly dumbfounded, including the two patrolling mobile sentries. What on earth was happening? Who is this person? He called the Regiment Commander? Their own Regiment Commander? What¡¯s going on? For those who didn¡¯t know Wang Ye¡¯s identity, their brain CPUs were almost fried. The situation was so complex; their brains seemed inadequate. With wide eyes, they watched Wang Ye run past them to the Regiment Commander. ¡°Um, Regiment Commander, hello!¡± Wang Ye approached the Regiment Commander, and with a somewhat awkward smile, saluted. At that moment, the Regiment Commander also figured some things out. ¡°What you did just now!¡± He stared at Wang Ye with a stern face. At this moment, Wang Ye was afraid that the Regiment Commander might kick him in the next second. ¡°Hehe, um, that was me!¡± In an instant, the Regiment Commander was left speechless. Looking at Wang Ye, the Regiment Commander turned around after a moment and then sat back down by the armored vehicle in his previous spot. He reached into his pocket. ¡°Regiment Commander, have one of mine!¡± ¡°Haha, this kid, how many packs of cigarettes did he bring when he went out!¡± At the division headquarters, the division commander and the chief of staff burst into laughter. They had been up all night, and they were tired, but now they couldn¡¯t help but laugh when they saw this scene suddenly appear on the big screen. Wang Ye had actually gone back to search their company commander¡¯s body again. It wasn¡¯t enough to search the company commander; he had to go for the Regiment Commander too! They really didn¡¯t know what he was thinking. Honestly, they felt that if they were in Wang Ye¡¯s shoes, even if they had done the company commander, they wouldn¡¯t have had time to come back. Return? They wouldn¡¯t even think about going back; they would hide for as long as possible and figure things out when they got caught. They would hide as long as they could and let time calm down their company commander¡¯s emotions. But this guy was different. As soon as Iron Bone Hero Squad took him away, he couldn¡¯t wait to run all the way back to search the bodies. Next to the armored vehicle, the Regiment Commander who had pulled out a cigarette watched as Wang Ye¡¯s hands approached his mouth with the cigarette. It was baffling, but he didn¡¯t resist either. With a bitter smile, the Regiment Commander looked at Wang Ye and said, ¡°For the first time in my life, I¡¯ve been killed by one of my own soldiers!¡± He said it with resignation. The next moment, the Regiment Commander took the cigarette without a good mood. Wang Ye was quick on the draw and promptly offered a lit match again. ¡°Hehe¡­ well, Regiment Commander, I didn¡¯t expect it to be you, and there¡¯s more than just me here, so I thought, it¡¯s better if 1 beat you than someone else, after all, I¡¯m your soldier, right!¡± Smoking the cigarette lit by Wang Ye, the Regiment Commander was truly speechless at this point. At this moment, the heavy machine gun platoon and the two patrolling soldiers next to him were also dumbfounded. What was going on? Was he really from their company? ¡°Wang Ye!¡± Suddenly, someone said this name. Immediately, everyone was slightly surprised, and then they immediately knew who the person in front of them was. The company¡¯s treasure, the Regiment Commander had mentioned Wang Ye more than once in previous meetings. He was the model, the benchmark, the pride, and the object of everyone¡¯s learning in the second regiment. At once, they were also rendered speechless. Especially the two soldiers from the regiment¡¯s cooking squad, they were now even more shocked. This was Wang Ye, no kidding. Both of them mentally exclaimed at how impressive he was. They had seen Wang Ye aiming and firing the sniper rifle! Wide-eyed, they exchanged glances and then fell silent. They were just ready to watch the show. Now that the Regiment Commander had been killed by Wang Ye, what would happen next? How to deal with it? In fact, the Regiment Commander didn¡¯t know what to do right now. His heart was in turmoil. At this point, seeing the Regiment Commander¡¯s expression, Wang Ye once again whispered apologetically, ¡°Actually, you know, I did the same thing to my company commander before.¡± Sure enough, this statement had an impact, and the Regiment Commander immediately turned his head in astonishment. Seeing the Regiment Commander¡¯s wide-eyed look, Wang Ye spoke again, ¡°Of course, I swear, it wasn¡¯t intentional. Our company commander set an ambush with us, and he led his men straight in. Then 1 had no choice!¡± The Regiment Commander¡¯s expression at this moment was incredibly complex. Of course, it wasn¡¯t just him; the others behind him were the same. Someone even muttered a swear word under their breath. Damn, was Wang Ye this fierce? My goodness, not only did he take out the Regiment Commander, but he also took out their company commander. ¡°Does Wu Jianfeng know?¡± The Regiment Commander asked in a subdued tone. Wang Ye immediately nodded, ¡°Yes, he knows. I went back and borrowed a rocket launcher and this 88 sniper rifle from the company commander and the others. In fact, I was forced to come out. I thought maybe I could find an opportunity outside along the road, and then I happened to see you guys here!¡± Wang Ye tried to justify his actions. But the second regiment commander still looked at him with a rather speechless expression. However, now, the frustration and helplessness he felt from being killed by Wang Ye had indeed disappeared. As Wang Ye said, although they both died, dying at the hands of the reconnaissance platoon and dying at the hands of their own soldiers were different situations. In fact, now he wasn¡¯t even thinking about being killed. Looking at Wang Ye, he suddenly asked, ¡°So, why did you come back this time? To borrow equipment from me, or did you have your eye on these vehicles here?¡± ¡°Hehe, Regiment Commander, you really read my mind!¡± Actually, Wang Ye hadn¡¯t initially thought of this. He had only intended to get the Regiment Commander¡¯s armband. However, when the Regiment Commander mentioned it, Wang Ye immediately reacted. It seemed like getting two vehicles wouldn¡¯t be a bad idea. In fact, at this moment, Wang Ye had a thought. Should he just drive the armored vehicle to the division headquarters for a little stroll? Even Wang Ye knew with his common sense that it wouldn¡¯t be easy to infiltrate the division headquarters right now. If they tried to storm it, there were only two of them. They weren¡¯t superhumans, and the enemy was in a favorable position with heavy weaponry. What could they use to launch an assault? But if they disguised themselves, drove a vehicle there, and even brought the door-mounted anti-aircraft gun, then fired from a distance towards the division headquarters, it might work! ¡°Okay, you can pick whatever you like, but this one can¡¯t move!¡± The Regiment Commander spoke directly. Right now, he just wanted Wang Ye, the bastard, to get out of his sight as quickly as possible. This guy really left him speechless! Of course, deep down, he was feeling a lot better now. It turned out he wasn¡¯t the first to be taken out by one of his own soldiers. Old Wu was¡­ ¡°Okay, but¡­ Regiment Commander, can 1 ask you for a favor?¡± Wang Ye didn¡¯t leave immediately. Instead, he continued with a sheepish smile, looking somewhat embarrassed. ¡°What is it?¡± The second regiment commander felt a twinge of unease in his heart. He was familiar with that smile from Wang Ye. Although he didn¡¯t see it on Wang Ye¡¯s face right now. But in the past, when the company commanders or other subordinates wanted him to do something that would put him in a difficult position, they would have this expression.. Chapter 367 - Chapter 367: Selling the Regiment Commander and Making Him Count the Money! Chapter 367: Selling the Regiment Commander and Making Him Count the Money! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Hehe, well, Regiment Commander¡­ you mustn¡¯t get angry!¡± Wang Ye still didn¡¯t get straight to the point at first, but whispered, staring at him again as he spoke. The Second Regiment Commander looked at Wang Ye impatiently: ¡°Stop beating around the bush. If you have something to say, say it. If you have to fart, just fart. If not, then just hold it in.¡± Of course, holding it in was not an option, or rather, it was impossible for Wang Ye not to speak. He had risked getting beaten up to come back for this very reason; how could he possibly remain silent? ¡°Hehe¡­ it¡¯s actually not a big deal-¡± Wang Ye glanced at the Second Regiment Commander¡¯s arm, and then, under his cautious gaze, Wang Ye moved a little closer with a smile on his face. But immediately after, Wang Ye quickly turned back to look at the group behind him who were tugging at their ears, and even stepping forward, curious to listen. ¡°What are you doing? Don¡¯t get so close. I¡¯m discussing military secrets with the Regiment Commander!¡± Wang Ye was unapologetically blunt, even though among them were more than a few non-commissioned officers. But what did that matter? It¡¯s not like they were from the Fourth Company. Even if they were, Wang Ye didn¡¯t fear these non-commissioned officers. After all, he was an officer now. Even without a position, the insignia on his shoulder was genuine. ¡°No military secrets, my foot. Just spit it out!¡± the Regiment Commander spoke again impatiently. The more Wang Ye acted like this, the more the Regiment Commander felt that Wang Ye was up to no good. Honestly, he didn¡¯t even want Wang Ye to speak, but he was also a bit curious about what nonsense Wang Ye, with his dog¡¯s mouth, could possibly spout. ¡°Hehe-¡± Wang Ye turned back to look at the Regiment Commander, his face breaking into a sly smile. ¡°Actually, it¡¯s nothing major, just¡­ just¡­¡± Wang Ye paused, quickly glanced back to see that they hadn¡¯t moved away, and then leaned in close to the Regiment Commander¡¯s ear to speak. ¡°Regiment Commander, I¡¯ve fallen for a girl, and she wants your armband as a military honor¡­¡± ¡°Huh?¡± The Regiment Commander wasn¡¯t angry, but widened his eyes in disbelief, looking at Wang Ye? He then quickly glanced towards the direction of the hill Wang Ye had just come from. ¡°No, Regiment Commander, don¡¯t look!¡± Wang Ye feigned urgency: ¡°You know, I¡¯m already breaking the rules. She didn¡¯t want to reveal her participation in the exercises, so she didn¡¯t come out!¡± At this moment, Wang Ye silently apologized to Wen Xiaoman in his heart. He really couldn¡¯t bring himself to say it directly. Old Lin, I¡¯ve already killed you, so just give me your armband now. So, he came up with this excuse on the way here. And as it turned out, regardless of how far-fetched the excuse was, it was clearly effective now. ¡°Really?¡± Lin Hai turned back to look at Wang Ye again, his eyes still wide. Wang Ye showed a bit of embarrassment: ¡°Yeah-¡± After saying this, Wang Ye quickly added: ¡°But, Regiment Commander, you mustn¡¯t tell anyone. No one knows about this. I haven¡¯t said anything to her, but she just mentioned it¡¯s a pity she didn¡¯t get your armband, and then¡­ then I¡­ I¡­¡± ¡°Haha!¡± Lin Hai burst into laughter. He patted Wang Ye on the shoulder: ¡°Good lad, you¡¯ve only been gone for a short while. Here¡­¡± Very readily, Lin Hai tore off his own armband and handed it to Wang Ye. This scene left the group behind them utterly stunned. What was happening? Wang Ye had ¡°killed¡± the Regiment Commander in the exercise, and now he comes back, but the Regiment Commander doesn¡¯t beat him up or get angry. Instead, he cheerfully tears off his armband to give to Wang Ye? Had he lost his mind? Was this like selling you out and then happily helping Wang Ye count the money? At this moment, Wen Xiaoman, who was previously stationed at the machine gun position, was also full of confusion. Wang Ye had ¡°killed¡± him, and he could still smile so happily? Was Wang Ye really that favored? Wen Xiaoman, hiding and unable to hear the conversation between Wang Ye and Lin Hai, didn¡¯t even see Lin Hai tearing off his armband to give to Wang Ye. But even so, seeing Lin Hai¡¯s smile from afar, she was still frustrated. She had followed to see Wang Ye get beaten up. Not to witness this scene. Meanwhile, at the division headquarters, a group of people were equally bewildered. ¡°Has Lin Hai lost his mind?¡± a staff officer couldn¡¯t help but voice this thought. In reality, Wang Ye¡¯s whispering earlier was partly to prevent the guys behind him from hearing, but more importantly, to prevent his voice from being recorded by any equipment he was wearing. He just wanted to get an armband to complete his mission, not to embarrass himself in front of the entire division¡¯s senior officers and staff. Now, at the division headquarters, the division commander and chief of staff were extremely curious. But Wang Ye was never going to satisfy their curiosity. ¡°Thank you, Regiment Commander!¡± Wang Ye took the armband, hearing the mission completion notification in his mind, and kept thanking¡­ ¡°Haha, what¡¯s this about? But why don¡¯t you call her down now? Let me meet her too. Don¡¯t worry, these guys here are ¡®dead¡¯, I assure you they won¡¯t blab. They¡¯ll respect the rules of the exercise!¡± The Regiment Commander, of course, was aware of the presence of a female reconnaissance unit in the division. He was genuinely curious about what the girl Wang Ye was interested in looked like! ¡°Hehe, well, Regiment Commander, it¡¯s a secret, a secret. I¡¯m off to drive now, I¡¯ll take one vehicle out first, and then I¡¯ll come back for another one!¡± Having completed his mission, Wang Ye didn¡¯t want to chat too much with the Regiment Commander. Mainly because his excuse was too flimsy, and it made him a bit apprehensive inside. One lie requires a thousand lies to sustain it. It was best to leave early. As for Wen Xiaoman. Wang Ye could only say it was a bluff; he hadn¡¯t actually taken a fancy to her. Or rather, he hadn¡¯t yet gotten a clear look at her face up to this point.. Chapter 368 - Chapter 368: Selling the Regiment Commander and Making Him Count the Money! (2) Chapter 368: Selling the Regiment Commander and Making Him Count the Money! (2) Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Moreover, Wang Ye is only nineteen, while Wen Xiaoman is a non-commissioned officer from the first batch of soldiers. At least two years older than Wang Ye, and the key is that Wang Ye really doesn¡¯t want to find a woman who wouldn¡¯t even flinch when she sees a king cobra. ¡°Hehe, okay, next time i come to find you, take me to have a look if there¡¯s a chance!¡± The company commander seemed a bit regretful but didn¡¯t insist, saying this with a smile. Wang Ye¡¯s hasty departure did help him dispel the grief of losing his comrades. Soon, Wang Ye got into the car on the side. First, he drove away the other Toyota AE86. Hmm¡­ driving without a license, but there¡¯s definitely no one to care about that now. After all, this exercise is like real combat. Once you¡¯re in a real battle, who cares about your driver¡¯s license? The car started moving, not too fast, and after driving for a few hundred meters, Wang Ye took a turn and stopped the car behind so that the company commander and the others couldn¡¯t see this side. After waiting for a while, sure enough, Wen Xiaoman chased after him. ¡°What did you say to your company commander?¡± After coming over and not seeing the Toyota AE86 parked next to Wang Ye, Wen Xiaoman asked with a curious look. She really couldn¡¯t figure out how Wang Ye, with his silver tongue, turned a serious offense into this. ¡°Hehe, it¡¯s a secret!¡± Wang Ye looked at her green face and responded with a slightly uneasy smile. Of course, he couldn¡¯t tell the truth. Wen Xiaoman was speechless, but seeing that Wang Ye seemed really unwilling to say, she could only bear with it. Looking at the Toyota AE86, she asked again, ¡°Why did you drive this thing over here?¡± ¡°Well¡­¡± Wang Ye quickly explained his plan. After finishing, Wang Ye looked at her and added quickly, ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, the reason the Iron Bones Hero Regiment has sent out live troops now must be because it¡¯s getting light, and they¡¯re launching a massive counterattack on this jungle, ready to sweep us away.¡± Right now, the perimeter is definitely in a vulnerable state. As for the Iron Bones Hero Regiment¡¯s base, there probably won¡¯t be many troops either. Let¡¯s go for a raid, even if it doesn¡¯t cause much damage to the team, at least we¡¯ve tried.¡± Pausing for a moment, Wang Ye continued, ¡°Moreover, by doing this, maybe we can get them to send some people out to hunt us down, which can help alleviate the pressure on our comrades who are still in the enemy¡¯s hands!¡± ¡°Good!¡± Wang Ye said a lot, but Wen Xiaoman replied with just one word. Of course, one word was enough. Soon, she got on the armored vehicle. Reconnaissance soldiers are versatile, and even though Wang Ye had only been with them for ten days, he already knew that a qualified reconnaissance soldier had to be familiar with all the unit¡¯s transportation and equipment, including the helicopter squadron directly under the platoon, which had a full squadron formation but actually only had six armed helicopters. Of course, they wouldn¡¯t let you fly those for real. They had a simulator for that. Back to the point, as a female sergeant reconnaissance soldier, Wen Xiaoman could definitely drive the Toyota AE86. Soon, Wang Ye ran back along the road. He needed to go back and fetch another vehicle. For an attack on the regimental headquarters, even if it¡¯s just a harassment, one Toyota AE86 wouldn¡¯t be enough. He needed to go back and fetch a self-propelled anti-aircraft gun towing vehicle. Hmm¡­ Wang Ye had actually never learned how to drive a truck, not even in his two lifetimes. But that didn¡¯t matter; he could drive a manual transmission car, and the road was wide enough now. Having mastered the art of driving armored vehicles, Wang Ye, although new to driving trucks, was confident he wouldn¡¯t end up on the side of a mountain with slower speeds. A few minutes later, Wang Ye arrived with a truck towing a self-propelled anti-aircraft gun. After a brief exchange with Wen Xiaoman, who had been waiting there, the two vehicles continued forward, one behind the other. They were both unfamiliar with this area, but they had a good understanding of the terrain here. Based on the map and their knowledge of the Iron Bones Hero Regiment¡¯s location, driving the vehicles over there was not a difficult task. ¡°Hehe, he¡¯s got some real guts!¡± The platoon commander, looking at the situation from Wang Ye¡¯s perspective, had a smile on his face. He found that what was originally a serious exercise now seemed a bit humorous and entertaining. This guy, Wang Ye, had surprised him during the previous martial arts competition, and now, in this confrontation exercise, he was once again showing some unexpected moves. The chief of staff chimed in, ¡°Indeed, it¡¯s quite impressive, Commander. Maybe we should consider transferring him to our unit directly.¡± Wang Ye¡¯s performance today had far exceeded their expectations. Originally, they just wanted to see some action and how Wang Ye would face the Iron Bones Hero Regiment. But they never expected that after sending Wang Ye over, he would not only outperform his own company commander but also charge towards the regimental headquarters with artillery in tow. Fun and interesting. Now that the exercise is over, he thought that scaring Wang Ye a bit might be enough to convince him to stay with the platoon¡¯s reconnaissance Platoon directly. The chief of staff was making some plans. The platoon commander glanced at him and then smiled, saying, ¡°Hehe, if you can convince Old Hong, I have no objections!¡± The platoon commander didn¡¯t take the bait from the chief of staff and instead threw the ball back to him, then turned to give orders, ¡°Wang Ye, leave one perspective here. Also, inform the Third Platoon and Third Company that their exercise is over!¡± The platoon commander had been smiling earlier, but now, when he gave orders, his face immediately turned serious. Even the chief of staff and others around him lost their smiles because of this. The Third Platoon had actually disappointed them greatly tonight. From the beginning, the Third Platoon¡¯s vigilance had been lacking, to the point where they allowed the reconnaissance soldiers to slip past their lookout positions, nearly infiltrating their ranks. Later, in the hasty engagement, they managed to chase the reconnaissance soldiers away quickly due to their numerical advantage. But in the subsequent pursuit, they were still beaten quite badly. This was evident from the situation on the side of the Iron Bones Hero Regiment. In jungle warfare, the side with night vision goggles and the side without them had a significant hardware and even era gap. The reconnaissance soldiers could operate without lights, break into smaller groups, and hide all over the place. Meanwhile, the ordinary infantry of the Iron Bones Hero Regiment had to use flashlights if they wanted to pursue. Under the cover of darkness, this made them easy and visible targets, engaging in combat against an enemy that could be hiding anywhere, resulting in heavy casualties. In fact, this situation had been intentionally created by the platoon headquarters. It was a test, a test of their adaptability in rapidly changing situations. The Iron Bones Hero Regiment¡¯s strategy of waiting for the rabbit had satisfied the platoon commander and his staff. With this change, their losses had immediately decreased, while the losses of the reconnaissance soldiers rapidly increased. In comparison, the Third Platoon and the First Platoon also made tactical adjustments. The First Platoon showed commendable performance and adopted a similar approach to the Iron Bones Hero Regiment, but their tactics were a bit more aggressive. Their subsequent tactical change involved leaving soldiers equipped with sniper rifles as temporary observers while the others continued searching. At the same time, they kept placing landmines and booby traps along the way. This approach was akin to driving ducks onto the shore while someone on the shore secretly hit the ducks with a stick. Their results in the later stages of the exercise were higher than those of the Iron Bones Hero Regiment, but their losses were also greater. After all, driving ducks onto the shore came at a cost. But this tactical change still earned the platoon commander a passing grade. Only the Third Platoon actually chose to go on the defensive. After suffering heavy losses during the pursuit with little gain, their tactical change was to withdraw their forces, set up checkpoints and traps around the platoon headquarters, and establish various lookout positions. It seemed like they were fortifying their platoon headquarters to compensate for their previous lack of vigilance. But this pretense meant that they achieved almost nothing in the later stages, and despite the daylight having already arrived, the Third Platoon had yet to change their tactics, continuing to opt for a defensive strategy. This kind of pretense was something the platoon commander was quite familiar with. In today¡¯s various red-blue confrontation exercises, many military units adopt this kind of strategy. They don¡¯t seek achievements; they seek to avoid mistakes. They protect themselves thoroughly and only strike back when attacked. It¡¯s like performing a perfect Tai Chi routine. But does this approach fit the image of a soldier? In large-scale red-blue confrontations, there may not be much choice, as this is the current trend. When there¡¯s a script and the outcome is predetermined before the exercise even begins, it¡¯s acceptable. However, A Platoon is part of a frontline border defense unit, and this isn¡¯t a scripted red-blue exercise. By adopting this approach, they completely lose the morale and the necessary combativeness of a military unit. So, their exercise platoon commander believed it was time to end it. In other words, their test had concluded. In the eyes of the platoon commander, the performance of the Third Platoon was decidedly unsatisfactory¡­. Chapter 369 - Chapter 369: Using Anti-aircraft Guns for a Sneak Attack! Chapter 369: Using Anti-aircraft Guns for a Sneak Attack! Translator: Draqon Boat Translation Editor: Draqon Boat Translation The gun being towed by Wang Ye right now is the Type 87 25mm twin anti-aircraft gun. This gun can effectively deal with low and ultra-low altitude targets, as well as ground and waterborne targets, with an effective range of up to 3.2 kilometers. This kind of range, coupled with the firepower support from the Type 86A on one side, is what gives Wang Ye the confidence to venture over to the platoon headquarters. Company Commander, up to now, our platoon has suffered 318 casualties and killed 26 enemy soldiers. Our dragnet sweep is still ongoing, and we are continuing to achieve more significant results. However, based on frontline reports, I estimate that a considerable portion of their reconnaissance troops have already escaped from this jungle!¡± At the platoon headquarters, the commander and his staff were unaware that there were two audacious reconnaissance soldiers driving their armored vehicle and towing the gun towards them. Hearing the words of the chief of staff nearby, the commander gave a direct order, ¡°Ignore them, continue clearing this jungle, and after cleaning this place up, we will proceed to the next phase of the operation!¡± This confrontation exercise had no pre-established plans or scripts. It began abruptly, and as for when it would end, even the commander and his team had no idea. But that was not something they should be thinking about right now. Exercises are like real combat. Viewed from a real combat perspective, in a situation where enemy attacks have caused heavy casualties to our unit, it would undoubtedly require a severe counterstrike in retaliation. First, we¡¯ll conduct a dragnet sweep of the area where the enemy stayed last night, back and forth twice. Then, we¡¯ll set up the platoon¡¯s center as the hub and launch operations on all sides to apprehend these guys who are hiding here and there. Be careful and don¡¯t get killed.¡± About three kilometers from the platoon headquarters training ground. Two vehicles parked by the roadside near the foot of a hill that had been bypassed. Wang Ye and Wen Xiaoman had both gotten out of the cars by now. Looking at Wen Xiaoman in front of him, Wang Ye smiled and said, ¡°If 1 haven¡¯t come back in an hour and a half, that means I¡¯m gone. Squad Leader, you can prepare to avenge me directly!¡± ¡°How should I avenge you?¡± Wen Xiaoman rolled her eyes. ¡°Do you want me to drive the armored vehicle straight into the enemy camp?¡± Haha, that works too!¡± ¡°I won t. If you haven¡¯t come back in an hour and a half, I¡¯ll go ahead and execute my own infiltration plan!¡± Haha, fair enough!¡± Wang Ye agreed directly, and without further ado, he turned around. However, after turning around, Wang Ye turned back and said, ¡°But Squad Leader, be careful yourself too. If I don¡¯t come back, you¡¯ll lose the armored vehicle and the gun!¡± No worries, I definitely won¡¯t! Both of them had a terrain map, but that map was as simple as it could be. The quality of the map was extremely rough. You could distinguish the roads and even identify which areas had mountains. The directions to the Iron Bones Hero Regiment¡¯s base and the surrounding villages were marked as well. However, all these details were represented by small circles with text inside them. So, for Wang Ye, who only had one anti-aircraft gun and one armored vehicle and wanted to cause damage to the platoon headquarters without directly sacrificing himself, there was only one way to do it. Find a suitable high ground, get the anti-aircraft gun up there, and use the gun s range to directly bombard the platoon headquarters¡¯ location. To do this, he needed to find high ground that was roughly the right distance away, where he could also see the platoon headquarters and could tow the anti-aircraft gun up. You could actually identify high ground at roughly the right distance from the terrain map. It was the high ground to the right of where Wang Ye and the others were right now. According to the terrain map, the Iron Bones Hero Regiment¡¯s training ground was approximately two kilometers away from this high ground. Once they reached this distance, leveled the anti-aircraft gun, it could cover most of the Iron Bones Hero Regiment¡¯s training ground. The key now was to find a way up the mountain. The map was too sketchy, and although the high ground seemed to be at the right distance, upon closer inspection, it didn¡¯t seem suitable for ascending. It was too steep, and there were too many trees. The trees were sizable, which posed a problem. The Type 86A wasn¡¯t a bulldozer, and the anti-aircraft gun towing vehicle needed a relatively gentle route. So, Wang Ye got out of the car to search for a suitable path. Of course, they couldn¡¯t both leave. Wen Xiaoman stayed behind; she would remain in the armored vehicle. If any enemies approached, she would directly operate the vehicle¡¯s weapons systems to engage the enemy, protecting the armored vehicle and the anti-aircraft gun from being seized. Both of them were taking risks, but in an exercise, it was impossible to avoid all risks. The plan was put into action quickly, with Wang Ye occasionally taking sips from his water bottle as he munched on compressed biscuits while running. Following the foot of the mountain on this side, after running about four or five kilometers, Wang Ye finally found a spot where he could ascend. Because there was a clear path here. Moreover, this path led straight up the mountain. In fact, from where Wang Ye was standing now, he could even see houses belonging to local residents not far away. This area had a civilian population. In fact, where Wang Ye was right now, it was a vast expanse of sugarcane fields. These sugarcane plants were cultivated all the way up rhe mountainside. Wang Ye began to ascend the mountain along the road that cut through the sugarcane fields. On his way, Wang Ye even spotted a local mother and daughter harvesting sugarcane. Oh, how come a soldier has come to our area?¡± Young man, are you here to buy sugarcane?¡± The mother and daughter in the sugarcane field noticed Wang Ye, and the young girl looked surprised, while the mother directly called out to him. The mother spoke with a thick regional accent in Mandarin, and even though Wang Ye had gotten used to Ye Sanshi¡¯s western Guangdong accent before, he could barely make out what she was saying now. The Iron Bones Hero Regiment had been stationed in this area for a few days. In the past couple of days, some soldiers had come over to train and bought sugarcane from them. Of course, the locals wanted to give it as a gift, but the soldiers insisted on paying and kept talking about discipline. So, when they saw Wang Ye, the mother didn¡¯t mention giving it as a gift either. Thank you, sister, but we¡¯re in the middle of an exercise, so I won¡¯t buy sugarcane!¡± Wang Ye replied with a smile and continued running. He didn¡¯t have time to linger here. An exercise?¡¯¡¯ The mother watched Wang Ye s back and then turned to her daughter with a laugh, ¡°t hese soldiers really have it tough, just look at that face paint, it¡¯s like they¡¯re performing in a big opera!¡± After a moment¡¯s pause, she looked at Wang Ye s back, then back at her daughter, who had stopped working, and said, ¡°Alright, stop staring. Let s cut more sugarcane and push it to the entrance of their camp on a cart to sell¡­¡± This wasn¡¯t the first time they had done this. In fact, at the entrance of the training camp, local residents often came to sell fruits and snacks. The sellers of snacks were sometimes from the military convoy that had come along, but those selling fruits were mostly local residents. Unlike the military convoy, which might charge you two extra yuan for a pack of cigarettes, the locals selling fruits would give you an extra half a kilogram for every kilogram you bought. Of course, their activities had nothing to do with Wang Ye. Now, as Wang Ye continued up the road towards the mountain, a smile appeared on his face. It was perfect; this location completely met his requirements. Where Wang Ye was standing right now was exactly what he needed. From his estimation, it was about two kilometers away from the Iron Bones Hero Regiment¡¯s training ground over there. The field of vision in between was open and unobstructed. The only downside was that most of this mountain was covered in sugarcane, and although there was a road, it wasn¡¯t very wide. If he were to drive the Type 86A infantry fighting vehicle and tow the anti-aircraft gun over, he might unavoidably run over some sugarcane. Of course, this wasn¡¯t a significant issue for Wang Ye. He quickly retraced his steps. Soon, Wang Ye saw the mother and daughter who were cutting sugarcane. Hey, sister! Wang Ye ran over with a cheerful smile. Oh, young man, you¡¯re back!¡± The mother immediately smiled. Nearby, the younger girl also stopped her work. Yeah, sister, I have something to discuss with you!¡± Wang Ye said with a smile. ¡°What¡¯s the matter? Buying sugarcane? Don¡¯t worry, it¡¯s very cheap, and it¡¯s sweet. You won t have to pay if it¡¯s not sweet!¡± The mother chuckled and casually picked up a piece of sugarcane that had fallen at her feet. With a swing of her knife, she cut off a large section of sugarcane. I¡¯ll peel a piece for you to try¡­ No, no¡­ Auntie¡­ I¡­ Alright, Auntie, I ll buy sugarcane later, but right now, can I discuss something with you?¡± What¡¯s the matter?¡± At this point, the younger girl nearby also approached. Her Mandarin was quite standard, with just a slight accent, hardly noticeable. Upon hearing her question, Wang Ye looked at her and said, ¡°Here¡¯s the thing, we re conducting an exercise, and later, 1 want to drive an armored vehicle over to the mountain on this side. But the road here is a bit narrow, and we might accidentally run over some of your sugarcane. So, I wanted to give you a heads-up and let you know that we¡¯ll compensate you for any damage after our exercise is over. Is that okay?¡± Why do you want to drive the vehicle up the mountain? What are you going to do up there?¡± The mother had a puzzled look on her face. Her daughter shared the same expression. However, Wang Ye smiled and said, ¡°It¡¯s for our exercise, and driving up the mountain definitely serves a purpose. But, Auntie, don¡¯t ask too much. I¡¯ll be heading back to drive the vehicle now. You can wait near the sugarcane field over there, and just keep track of how much sugarcane is damaged, including how much falls down. After we finish the exercise, if I have enough money on me, I¡¯ll give it to you. If not, 1¡¯11 write you an IOU, and you can go collect the money from the others when the exercise is over.¡± Alright! No problem! Crush as much as you want! ¡± The mother burst into laughter. This time, her smile was genuine. In fact, she even thought, ¡°Why don¡¯t you just walk into my sugarcane field? 1 trust the integrity of a soldier.¡± In this situation, crushing the sugarcane freely would save them the trouble of cutting it, and they could still sell it while it¡¯s fresh in the field. What could be better? Great! Thank you, Auntie!¡± In fact, at this moment, Wang Ye had other thoughts in his mind. Looking at the mother and daughter, Wang Ye thanked them and continued, ¡°Uh, Auntie, later you can follow me. Of course, when the vehicle comes over, please be careful and don¡¯t follow too closely. Our driving skills aren¡¯t that It¡¯s okay, it¡¯s okay, crush as much as you want!¡± Hearing Wang Ye say that their driving skills weren¡¯t very good, the mother laughed even more. After chatting for a few more moments, Wang Ye ran back. When he arrived at the armored vehicle, it seemed that nothing unexpected had happened during this time, and there were no ¡°casualties¡± in the vicinity. How did it go? Did you find it? From the gunner¡¯s position, Wen Xiaoman stuck her head out. Seeing Wang Ye return, she immediately looked at him and asked. Yeah, the location is perfect, and we even had an unexpected gain!¡± Oh? Wen Xiaoman looked puzzled as she asked, ¡°What unexpected gain?¡± Chapter 370 - Chapter 370: Greeting the Regiment Commander with the Anti-aircraft Gun! Chapter 370: Greeting the Regiment Commander with the Anti-aircraft Gun! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°They really dare to do it!¡± ¡°Hehe, I¡¯m quite looking forward to whether their plan will succeed now. If it really does, I wonder if Wang Ye will undergo a three-tier interrogation from squad leader to company commander.¡± ¡°Haha, drag him into the interrogation room, and the squad, company, and platoon commanders can all give him a good beating together!¡± The division headquarters, including the division commander, who had stayed up all night, showed no signs of fatigue on their faces. On the contrary, they were all in a rather cheerful mood. There was nothing they could do; the amusement was somewhat delightful, and what Wang Ye was doing now added an extra layer of anticipation. The anti-aircraft gun was set up on the hill. The barrel was aimed at the Iron Bones Training Camp over there. Of course, if it were just that, everyone would be amused, but it wouldn¡¯t be as amusing as it is now. The main reason was the plan that Wang Ye just mentioned to Wen Xiaoman. They all heard it. Wang Ye actually asked a female soldier like Wen Xiaoman to change into civilian clothes. Disguise herself as a local woman¡¯s daughter, and then after Wang Ye fired the artillery and created chaos, she would follow the local woman to the Iron Bones Hero Regiment to demand compensation for the damaged sugarcane. It¡¯s like ordering bamboo shoots for delivery, and the shoots arrive at your doorstep. You crush the sugarcane of your fellow villagers, then you bombard them with artillery, and later you send a fellow villager to demand money from the victims. The crucial point is that besides asking for money, you also have a hidden female reconnaissance soldier among the people demanding compensation. Now, the division commander and the others were all very curious whether Wen Xiaoman and the others would succeed later. If he really gets to meet the company commander, that would be quite something. Their eyes widened one by one. Meanwhile, on the hill, Wang Ye¡¯s eyes also widened slightly. ¡°What? Don¡¯t recognize me?¡± Wen Xiaoman and the young girl who had been cutting sugarcane returned. By now, both of them had changed their outfits. The girl who had been cutting sugarcane was wearing Wen Xiaoman¡¯s clothes, and she even had makeup on her face. She was holding the Type 05 rifle that belonged to Wen Xiaoman. At this moment, she was excitedly showing off to her mother by her side. Joining the military, especially for female soldiers, was really tough. The recruitment criteria published may not seem high, but because there were so few slots for female soldiers, the saying ¡°finding a needle in a haystack¡± wasn¡¯t an exaggeration. So, the girl was now wearing military attire, which belonged to a soldier, and holding a soldier¡¯s weapon, which made her genuinely excited. Of course, Wang Ye was now looking at Wen Xiaoman. This was the first time he had seen her without makeup. It had to be said that Wen Xiaoman was indeed very attractive. Without makeup, her oval face had clear contours, her facial features were well-defined, and just by looking at her face, she exuded a sense of youthful grace. With her wheat-colored skin, she had an added sense of elegance and confidence. She was smiling and raised an eyebrow at Wang Ye, who chuckled and said, ¡°Well, indeed, I almost didn¡¯t recognize you!¡± ¡°Hmph!¡± She let out a light snort, took off her military uniform, and changed into regular girl¡¯s clothes, as if reverting to a normal girl¡¯s personality. But soon enough, she regained her composure. Approaching the anti-aircraft gun, she spoke to Wang Ye, ¡°Stop dilly-dallying. Load the rounds quickly.¡± The anti-aircraft gun had a magazine, and it fired blanks. Of course, there was also a laser simulation emitter mounted on it now. Blanks, in this case, were just for the noise. However, even with blanks, the firepower was still significant at close range. For regular firearms with blanks, firing at people within five meters during exercises was not allowed. But with this weapon, even at a flat angle, it was clear that no one could stand within dozens of meters in front of it. Of course, now they were targeting the training camp on the other side, and they could easily fire from a couple of kilometers away. Soon, the rounds were loaded, and Wang Ye quickly got into the vehicle, dragging the anti-aircraft gun a bit further forward. They hadn¡¯t placed it directly in position just now, as having an unobstructed line of fire from here meant that the other side could also see them. Once all preparations were in place, Wang Ye began to pull the anti-aircraft gun up the hill. In fact, as the vehicle was pulling the gun up, personnel on duty in the camp noticed the situation on this side. ¡°Huh? What¡¯s going on? Why is there a vehicle driving up the hill over there?¡± Someone expressed their surprise. ¡°I don¡¯t know, I¡¯ll go ask the platoon leader.¡± Two kilometers away, even with an unobstructed line of sight, they couldn¡¯t see too clearly, but they could vaguely make out a vehicle on the hill over there. However, when their platoon leader looked through binoculars, he was immediately shocked. Because when he looked, the vehicle had just moved away, revealing the anti-aircraft gun behind it, with the barrel aimed at their camp. ¡°Quick, sound the alarm!¡± The platoon leader of the guard unit shouted. Although he saw that it was their own division¡¯s anti-aircraft gun, the fact that the barrel was aimed at their own camp, in that location, was definitely not something that soldiers from their own division could do. However, before his voice had even fully fallen, there were muffled explosions from the other side. The sound of the anti-aircraft gun was quite loud, and in a situation with no obstructions for two kilometers, the sound could be heard clearly. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± In the underground command post, which was basically just a hole dug in the ground, covered with wood and oilcloth on top, and filled with earth, the sounds from outside naturally penetrated inside. ¡°Bad news, Commander¡­ We have an anti-aircraft gun positioned to the north, firing at us from a high point!¡± Someone rushed in to report the situation. In that moment, the faces of the division commander and his staff turned pale. ¡°Commander, there¡¯s a call from the exercise headquarters!¡± At this time, inside the command post, someone stood up to report. ¡°What are you standing around for? Do you want me to personally go blow up that anti-aircraft gun?¡± The commander shouted angrily with a dark expression. After shouting, he walked over to the phone to answer the call. At the same time. On the hill, after Wang Ye quickly emptied the two ammo boxes of the anti-aircraft gun, he didn¡¯t pay any more attention to the gun. Instead, he ran back into the Type 86A armored vehicle. Inside the vehicle, there were already three people waiting. Wen Xiaoman and the mother and daughter. ¡°Sit tight and hold on, don¡¯t bump into anything!¡± After Wang Ye got into the driver¡¯s seat, he turned back and reminded them. After all, there were two locals inside the vehicle. ¡°Oh¡­ o-okay!¡± The girl who was wearing Wen Xiaoman¡¯s military uniform was clearly nervous and a bit excited now. She hadn¡¯t expected that she would have such a bizarre experience today. Not only did she get to wear a female soldier¡¯s uniform, but she also got to ride in a military vehicle. As for her mother, she appeared even more nervous. She tightly clenched her fists and placed them on her thighs, looking at Wen Xiaoman and saying, ¡°Little sister, will this vehicle make us dizzy or sway?¡± Wang Ye didn¡¯t pay any more attention to the conversation behind him. He started the vehicle and drove away. Actually, Wang Ye¡¯s original plan was to engage in a battle here. However, now, because he had to execute the infiltration plan and he was the only one doing it, he couldn¡¯t simultaneously operate both the anti-aircraft gun and the armored vehicle. So, he chose to run away after emptying the two ammo boxes. He couldn¡¯t see the extent of his achievements, and there might not even be any achievements, but Wang Ye didn¡¯t care. He had come here just to make some noise and give a signal to the division commander. Now that he had given the signal, he needed to slip away. As for what happened next, it would depend on Wen Xiaoman¡¯s performance. ¡°What a mess! Who brings locals along like this!¡± At the division headquarters, a deputy division commander frowned and said this. But as soon as he said that, the chief of staff beside him burst into laughter. ¡°Haha, adapt to the situation. In real combat, you have to consider all external factors, and locals are also a force on the battlefield that cannot be ignored!¡± The division commander also glanced at the deputy division commander and then smiled lightly. ¡°There¡¯s nothing wrong with it. Our country has come this far with the help of locals!¡± The deputy division commander felt a bit frustrated being double-teamed by the two of them, but after looking at the division commander and chief of staff, he decided not to say anything further. In fact, what he wanted to say but didn¡¯t express well was that locals shouldn¡¯t be allowed to handle military weapons or ride in military vehicles. However, given the attitudes of the division commander and chief of staff, he knew that saying more wouldn¡¯t make a difference. ¡°Go, dismantle all the tents and barracks that the personnel are living in today at the campsite. Additionally, you in the guard unit, provide five casualty slots!¡± At the regimental headquarters, after hanging up the phone, the regimental commander, with a stern expression, spoke to the captain of the Police Reconnaissance Company present. ¡°Yes! The captain of the Police Reconnaissance Company gritted his teeth but could only respond loudly with a somber face. It¡¯s over! Tonight, they would have to sleep on the ground under the open sky and feed the mosquitoes, and they didn¡¯t even know how many days they would have to endure it. In fact, he had been standing next to the regimental commander just now, and he had heard the conversation on the phone. The Exercise Department had only mentioned that Iron Bones Hero Regiment had been judged to have damaged ten tents, five vehicles, and incurred five casualties. But it hadn¡¯t mentioned the need to dismantle the tents. It was quite obvious that the regimental commander was dissatisfied, which was why he wanted to take down those tents and make everyone sleep on the ground¡­ On the hill, the Type 86A armored vehicle drove recklessly, and even after descending from the hill, it didn¡¯t follow the original route back. Wang Ye took a small path through the sugarcane field. Clearly, many sugarcane plants were flattened on both sides of the path. Of course, the local woman, sitting in the vehicle and observing through binoculars, not only wasn¡¯t upset about the damaged sugarcane but was actually quite delighted. She even shouted towards the front of the vehicle. ¡°Child, it¡¯s okay. This road is not easy to travel. Why don¡¯t you just drive through the sugarcane field? It¡¯s flat in there!¡± However, Wang Ye didn¡¯t listen to her. This woman was enjoying the ride too much. He was here to escape the exercise, not to volunteer to harvest sugarcane and buy it. Soon, they exited the sugarcane field, and the vehicle came to a stop. Then, Wen Xiaoman and the local woman got out of the vehicle, while Wang Ye continued to drive with her daughter. Wen Xiaoman was now going to demand money from the local woman. Wang Ye, on the other hand, was responsible for drawing fire away. At this moment, Wang Ye began to take a detour, especially with a local person in the vehicle. Wang Ye¡¯s armored vehicle zigzagged, occasionally going up a hill, and circling around the area within three to five kilometers outside of the Iron Bones Hero Regiment¡¯s camp. Midway through, Wang Ye even hid behind a small mound, extinguished the engine, and waited for the approaching soldiers. As soon as they came closer, he surprised them by using the vehicle¡¯s machine gun. This situation infuriated the platoon commander and his staff. However, they had limited forces available at the platoon headquarters, and they couldn¡¯t send everyone out. In the end, the platoon commander ordered one company to deploy a tank platoon for defense. ¡°Company Commander?¡± On the side of the Iron Bones Hero Regiment¡¯s camp, when the platoon commander ordered a tank to be sent back to pursue the armored vehicle, a soldier from the guard unit found the captain of the Police Reconnaissance Company. ¡°You damn scoundrel!¡± When he heard his subordinate¡¯s report that they had encountered locals on the hill, and that the locals were demanding compensation for damaged sugarcane, the captain of the Police Reconnaissance Company was clenching his fists tightly at that moment. He wanted to punch someone. This damn thing made them sleep on the ground at night, and not only that, they had also damaged the local¡¯s sugarcane, and now they were being asked to compensate. He was very angry, but also somewhat helpless. However, he could only follow his subordinates to deal with it. Although it was the fault of the reconnaissance troops from the division headquarters that had caused this trouble, the fact was that they were now driving around in armored vehicles all over the mountains. Where could he find someone to compensate the locals? They could only temporarily appease the locals and compensate them after the exercise ended. Of course, under normal circumstances, the locals would agree to wait until after the exercise to resolve the matter. But today, these locals were not just ordinary locals¡­. Chapter 371 - Chapter 371: The Principal Committee Chapter 371: The Principal Committee Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°I¡¯m sorry, but you must compensate today. Damn it! I worked so hard planting sugarcane with my daughter, and you crushed so much of it in an instant. You must compensate me today¡­¡± The auntie sat directly on the ground. Wen Xiaoman, who was now disguised as her daughter, she had a straw hat hanging at the back of her head. Her face, from the nose down, was covered with a slightly dirty black veil. She crouched beside her mother, supporting her but not saying a word. The veil on her face served as protection against the sun and dust while working. The first time Wang Ye saw them, her daughter was dressed like this. It was also because of this that Wang Ye, even though he knew that they had come here to sell sugarcane together before, chose this method. In this way, with Wen Xiaoman and her daughter having similar body shapes, similar ages, and even similar skin tones, the chances of exposure were still low as long as they kept their heads down and stayed quiet, allowing the auntie to take the lead. After all, the auntie and others had told Wang Ye that when selling sugarcane, not many soldiers actually came to buy. They usually sent representatives who would come and take bundles of it at once. Few people had seen them, and in the past, when they went to sell sugarcane, her daughter would dress up nicely before going.¡± After all, daughters always want to look beautiful, especially when going to places full of men, so they pay great attention to their appearance. In this situation, wearing dirty work clothes and a veil wrapped around her face was perfectly reasonable for her daughter. In fact, right now, Fu Wei, standing here, didn¡¯t even notice Wen Xiaoman. He was feeling a bit overwhelmed at the moment. He was the platoon leader of a Police Reconnaissance Company and usually had some authority. But now, facing a fellow villager sitting on the ground, he had a headache! How should he handle this? He had never experienced this kind of situation before. it No, Auntie, please rest assured. We¡¯re not refusing to compensate you, it¡¯s just that, as I mentioned, we are currently in the middle of an exercise. Once the exercise is over, we will compensate you. Please trust us, we won¡¯t default on our promise!¡± Inwardly, Fu Wei had cursed the person who had crushed the sugarcane of their fellow villager hundreds of times already, but on his face, he had to force a smile to appease the auntie. Of course, the auntie was not going to fall for this. If she hadn¡¯t come with a mission, she probably wouldn¡¯t have bothered too much, just a few words, showing her identity, and setting a time for compensation would have sufficed. But today, the auntie had come with a mission. ¡°No, if you soldiers decide to run off in the middle of the night one day, where will 1 find you? Don¡¯t think I don¡¯t know, you military folks come and go quickly. That day, you showed up before dawn, and if you decide to leave in the middle of the night, what am I supposed to do? You must compensate me today, and I have your identification!¡± The auntie reached into her pocket and pulled out the identification card that Wang Ye had given her. ¡°Even a soldier named Wang Ye promised me that I could come find you for compensation!¡± ¡°Who?¡± Fu Wei wasn¡¯t surprised that the auntie had an identification card, but when she mentioned a name, he was taken aback. Wang Ye? Which Wang Ye? ¡°I don¡¯t care who you are! As long as you¡¯re a soldier, whether you admit it or not, you must compensate me today. If you don¡¯t, 1¡¯11 just sit here!¡± The auntie continued to shout. This made Fu Wei, who was already feeling a headache, even more anxious. But he quickly suppressed his frustration and said to the auntie, ¡°Alright, Auntie, give me the identification card, and I¡¯ll inquire about this!¡± ¡°No, I can¡¯t give it to you. This is the evidence that your soldiers crushed my sugarcane. You compensate me first, and then I¡¯ll give it to you!¡± The auntie carefully put away the identification card, following Wang Ye¡¯s advice. Wang Ye was adept at handling debts. He had even outsmarted company commanders and regiment commanders and managed to turn the tables by exposing their misdeeds. In this situation, it was highly unlikely that the regiment commander would have a chance to turn the tables. So, Wang Ye had come up with a plan. He wanted to attract the regiment commander¡¯s attention and announce his presence at the same time. He would tell the regiment commander that he, Wang Ye, was the one who had fired the anti-aircraft gun at him. ¡°Wait here for a moment, Auntie. I¡¯ll go inside and inquire about the situation¡­ Li Jie!¡± ¡°Yes!¡± A soldier nearby walked over. ¡°Take Auntie to rest for a while and make her a cup of tea.¡± ¡°Understood!¡± Since it wasn¡¯t a real battle and they were dealing with a fellow villager, Fu Wei couldn¡¯t force them to undergo a thorough inspection at this moment. Instead, he escorted them into the camp. Of course, he had assigned someone to keep an eye on them, and the resting area was only in the outer tents, not directly in the command post. This was not a matter of mistrust but rather standard procedure during the exercise. With this arrangement, the auntie didn¡¯t make any further fuss. Wen Xiaoman helped her up, and they slowly walked into the camp. For Wen Xiaoman, being allowed inside was a positive development. Next, she would have to adapt to the situation as it unfolded. ¡°Wang Ye?¡± Inside the command post, the senior members of the Iron Bones Hero Regiment were momentarily stunned when they heard that name. In fact, among them, figures like the regiment commander and the chief of staff were already aware that it was Wang Ye¡¯s Second Company that was their opponent this time. They had even discussed whether Wang Ye would show up this time. However, up until now, they hadn¡¯t received any news about Wang Ye from their subordinate units. But now, they had heard it, and the news was quite explosive. This guy had been silent for a long time, and now, as soon as he surfaced, he used anti-aircraft artillery to bombard their regiment headquarters. ¡°That rascal!¡± The chief of staff couldn¡¯t help but curse with a smile. In the command post, many people were actually hesitant to speak up. They all knew that Wang Ye was the regiment¡¯s precious gem. Although what he had just done had made the faces of the regiment commander and others turn green with anger, they still refrained from passing too much judgment. After all, he was their precious gem. ¡°Hehe, interesting! 1 was wondering why Wang Ye had been so quiet if he was coming. It turns out he wanted to give us a surprise!¡± The regiment commander chuckled. Knowing that it was Wang Ye who had fired the anti-aircraft gun at them, he didn¡¯t immediately get angry. Wang Ye was a soldier, and now that he was in the Reconnaissance Company of the Division and had accepted the mission assigned by the other side, carrying out the mission was his duty. Seeing him pull off such a stunt, the regiment commander even felt a sense of satisfaction. No wonder these were the soldiers he had trained. They were truly bold. ¡°Is it Wang Ye driving that Type 86A outside now?¡± The regiment commander asked again. Fu Wei nodded and replied, ¡°If it was indeed him who attacked us just now, then yes, it should be him!¡± The regiment commander chuckled and said, ¡°This guy! Go, have the First Company Commander send some men to capture Wang Ye, and bring him to me. I want to give him a good kick!¡± The regiment commander smiled at the people around him and continued, ¡°This rascal, he¡¯s got some courage. He left our Iron Bones Hero Regiment just a few days ago, and now he dares to use anti-aircraft artillery against us!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Fu Wei couldn¡¯t help but smile a bit too. He was imagining the scene when Wang Ye would be apprehended. However, for now, he couldn¡¯t leave just yet. Watching the regiment commander speak again, Fu Wei said, ¡°What about the fellow villager, sir?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll go!¡± At this moment, the deputy commander, still wearing a slight smile, spoke up. The issue with the fellow villager, no matter how small, was still a matter of importance. Moreover, since it was Wang Ye who had crushed the sugarcane, it was only appropriate for him to personally handle the situation. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll leave it to you then!¡± The regiment commander nodded in agreement. At this moment, nobody had yet considered any issues with the fellow villager. In fact, even after the deputy commander and Fu Wei left, the conversation among the remaining officers still revolved around Wang Ye. The chief of staff chuckled and said, ¡°Speaking of which, sir, our training assignment is ending in a month, and what are your plans for Wang Ye? Don¡¯t let him go over there and not come back!¡± ¡°Nonsense, I will definitely bring him back. I have plans for Wang Ye. This time, I¡¯m just sending him to learn for a while, one or two months should be enough for Wang Ye to adapt to the life of a reconnaissance soldier.¡± ¡°What plans?¡± At this point, one of the deputy regiment commanders asked curiously. ¡°Hehe, it¡¯s not a big deal, really. 1 plan to have Wang Ye take charge of this year¡¯s new recruits when the time comes and make him a platoon leader!¡± The regiment commander didn¡¯t beat around the bush and cheerfully revealed his plan. ¡°That works!¡± The deputy regiment commander, after some thought, nodded in agreement. This arrangement seemed reasonable. However, for Wang Ye, this was quite an extraordinary opportunity. In fact, some of the other officers in the command post couldn¡¯t help but wonder at this point. Could it be that Wang Ye was the regiment commander¡¯s own son? The treatment he was receiving was exceptional. The regiment commander seemed to be considering every aspect. If Wang Ye couldn¡¯t be well-handled during the training assignment, they arranged for him to go to the division¡¯s reconnaissance company for further learning. Once the training assignment ended, he was immediately assigned to return and lead troops in training. Leading a platoon of new recruits was certainly within Wang Ye¡¯s capabilities. Everyone knew that Wang Ye had already completed the preliminary NCO training with the training regiment. If things continued this way, after Wang Ye attended the military academy and graduated, he might indeed have a smooth career path ahead. His foundation was exceptionally solid. At this moment, in the regiment headquarters, most of the officers and cadres were still unaware of the fact that Wang Ye had been promoted ahead of schedule. This matter was currently classified and known only to the higher-ups and Wu Jianfeng. Even the former Second Regiment Commander, who had been killed in action, was not aware of this. Of course, he had seen it before, but at that time, Wang Ye¡¯s words had shocked him, and Wang Ye had left in a hurry without giving him a chance to ask about it. ¡°Fellow villager, I am the deputy commander of this regiment. Your sugarcane was damaged, and we definitely take responsibility for it. I¡¯ll send someone to assess the losses with you, and we¡¯ll pay you immediately afterward, how does that sound?¡± Inside the Iron Bones Hero Regiment, an unsuspecting officer entered a tent. After introducing himself, he was talking to the auntie with a smiling face. It all happened very suddenly. The girl who had been standing by the table, drinking from her water cup, suddenly threw the cup toward him. Before he could react, she had him in a chokehold, covering his mouth. A deputy commander could never be a match for a reconnaissance soldier, even if she was a female reconnaissance soldier. Reconnaissance soldiers were still reconnaissance soldiers. ¡°Commander, you¡¯ve already been eliminated! A lipstick tube was drawn across the deputy commander¡¯s neck. The deputy commander¡¯s eyes widened, and in the next moment, he was released. He looked at the auntie sitting in front of him and then at the girl beside her. ¡°You!¡± ¡°Commander, you¡¯re already KIA (Killed in Action). I¡¯ll borrow your pistol, okay?¡± During the training exercise, the deputy commander also carried a pistol. He felt helpless at the moment but couldn¡¯t draw his gun. ¡°Are you from the Division¡¯s Women¡¯s Reconnaissance Unit? You¡¯ve come this time as well?¡± The Women¡¯s Reconnaissance Unit had fewer members this time, and their initial combat plan was different from that of the male soldiers. Their primary choice was infiltration and deception. After the first wave, they would quickly withdraw from the battlefield to find an opportunity. So far, no one from their unit had been eliminated, which naturally led to the Iron Bones Hero Regiment not knowing about the presence of female soldiers on the opposing side. ¡°Commander, keep your voice down; you¡¯re already considered dead!¡± The deputy commander¡¯s voice was already quite low because he knew the rules of the exercise. He was worried that if he actively violated the exercise rules, the exercise department would directly rule that the Iron Bones Hero Regiment had lost. But even so, Wen Xiaoman wasn¡¯t satisfied with him saying anything. Taking his gun and ignoring the deputy commander, she just said to the auntie, ¡°Auntie, I¡¯m leaving for now, I¡¯ll come back to see you later!¡± ¡°Sure, go ahead, go ahead!¡± The auntie waved to Wen Xiaoman, a little uneasy, and didn¡¯t dare to look at the deputy commander. However, she whispered to Wen Xiaoman as she spoke. ¡°Okay!¡± Nodding, Wen Xiaoman walked toward the entrance of the tent. Outside, there were soldiers on guard duty. But Wen Xiaoman didn¡¯t immediately step out. She stood inside the tent and shouted toward the entrance, ¡°Is there any water left? Can someone bring me a cup of water-¡± Outside, there were two people at the moment: a soldier from the guard platoon and Fu Wei, who had brought the deputy commander here. Upon hearing her call, the guard platoon soldier immediately entered the tent under Fu Wei¡¯s signal.. Chapter 372 - Chapter 372: Wen Xiaomans Battle Results Chapter 372: Wen Xiaoman¡¯s Battle Results Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Standing outside the door, Fu Wei was still contemplating whether to give Wang Ye¡¯s butt a couple of kicks when he caught him later. This troublesome fellow, he really brought bad luck upon himself. Every time he heard his name, it never meant anything good, including the time when Wang Ye¡¯s reputation spread after the last grand martial arts competition; he was summoned by the chief of staff and scolded. In a police reconnaissance company, even the pennants brought back by two reconnaissance platoons couldn¡¯t match Wang Ye alone. Although during that time at the Master Division Reconnaissance Regiment, no other scout could outperform Wang Ye. But with the chief of staff, this was no excuse at all. In a place where the elite of the entire division gathered, not being able to surpass Wang Ye was a sin in itself. The blame came out of nowhere. Not to mention what Wang Ye did in the new recruit company before this. Anyway, including today¡¯s incident, if he hadn¡¯t been appointed by the regimental commander himself to come here, he wouldn¡¯t have waited here at all. He wanted to personally catch Wang Ye, block his way, pull him out of the armored vehicle, and then get a tank to hang him on the barrel and drive him back all the way. Just as he was thinking about these things, suddenly he heard muffled sounds coming from the tent next to him. ¡°Hmm?¡± At this moment, the nerves of an outstanding veteran instantly tightened. But in the next moment- ¡°All¡­ what are you doing-¡± Very suddenly, a voice from inside sounded somewhat coquettish and panicked. ¡°What¡¯s going on!¡± Fu Wei was quite puzzled and instinctively grabbed the curtain of the tent next to him. However, as soon as he opened the curtain, he was stunned. It wasn¡¯t that he saw an unbelievable scene; it was just that a pistol was aimed less than half a meter from his head. ¡°Captain, please respect the exercise rules!¡± At this moment, Fu Wei was completely dumbfounded. What¡¯s going on? Isn¡¯t this the daughter of his fellow townsman? The female soldier squad from the Master Division Reconnaissance Regiment! In an instant, his mind flashed like lightning, and he guessed the identity of Wen Xiaoman. But now it was a bit too late. Feeling somewhat powerless, he was reluctantly directed at the tent, where he saw his subordinate standing on one side with a guilty look and a red mark on his neck. He also saw the regiment commander wearing a wry smile and similarly sporting a red mark on his neck. This is bad! At this moment, he felt like his vision was darkening. He had brought his fellow townsman in, and then he had also brought the regiment commander in. Now, the regiment commander was detained within the heavily guarded regimental headquarters. The key was that he was detained too. And not a single sound had been exposed so far. ¡°You should fire a shot at the side over there, or else I¡¯ll shout. I¡¯m a member of the Zhonghua Army, in this situation, I won¡¯t be taken captive. Either you shoot me dead directly, or I¡¯ll shout and then fight back with all my might!¡± Fu Wei looked at Wen Xiaoman in front of him as she spoke. At this moment, he felt a bit embarrassed. Facing a young girl, he still had to talk about the rules of real combat. But he absolutely couldn¡¯t allow everything to happen here silently. He didn¡¯t dare to imagine what would happen if this woman caused some major incident later on, or if she really compromised the regimental headquarters. He would be left holding a huge bag of trouble. Wen Xiaoman looked at him somewhat speechless. ¡°Captain, you can¡¯t handle this!¡± ¡°It¡¯s not that I can¡¯t handle it, I¡¯m a member of the Zhonghua Army!¡± Fu Wei gritted his teeth. At this point, he had decided to grasp onto this point to force this woman to expose herself. Meanwhile, Wen Xiaoman was feeling a bit helpless. Earlier, she had thought about silently eliminating the male reconnaissance soldier, but as soon as she covered his mouth, he started whimpering. Because they were right by the door, he knew for sure that he had alarmed Fu Wei outside. So she didn¡¯t have the opportunity to entice him again. When she saw the curtain open, she had no choice but to raise her gun. ¡°Alright!¡± Wen Xiaoman didn¡¯t say a word, but she decisively fired a shot into the empty space on the side. ¡°Bang!¡± The gunshot rang out, and then Wen Xiaoman immediately took the soldier¡¯s Type 95 rifle and two grenades, pushed aside the curtain, and left. This tent was located relatively on the outskirts. In fact, there weren¡¯t many people around now. Mainly because due to Wang Ye¡¯s actions, many people from the Iron Bones Hero Regiment were on the outer perimeter on alert, and some were even out chasing after Wang Ye. The gunshot was indeed heard by some people. However, the people who heard it were still dozens of meters away from this location. Moreover, there were other tents around here, so although some people ran over to check the situation, they had to inspect one by one. During this process, what was happening inside this tent was discovered in less than thirty seconds. So, it didn¡¯t take long before chaos erupted at the regimental headquarters. Someone shouted, ¡°Quick! Sound the alarm!¡± ¡°Enemy attack, enemy attack, there are enemies infiltrating the regimental headquarters!¡± The shouts and reports echoed, and people used radios to relay information. The alarm blared, and the entire headquarters instantly became tense. Meanwhile, Wen Xiaoman was hidden inside one of the tents, quickly changing her clothes. Earlier, she had silently taken down a soldier from behind. Quietly dealing with him, and now inside the tent, after making him take off his uniform, she changed into it herself. At this moment, amidst the chaos outside, nobody was bothering with passwords anymore, so after changing her clothes, she blended in with the other soldiers, joining the search for traces of the invading enemy. However, she was pressed for time. Although the soldier she had taken down was inside the tent, anyone entering could discover that she had infiltrated while changing clothes. So now, she was quickly heading in the direction where she had first seen Fu Wei depart. She didn¡¯t know where the regiment headquarters was, but when Fu Wei had brought them to the tent earlier, he had opened the tent door and glanced outside shortly after leaving. ¡°Captain, bad news, the enemy has changed clothes!¡± In the command post, the regimental commander and others had extremely serious expressions. Upon hearing the report from below, the regimental commander immediately ordered, ¡°Everyone, give your passwords. You have two minutes, within two minutes, I want to find him!¡± ¡°Yes! The platoon leader from the security platoon, who had rushed in, responded and quickly went to execute the order. However, shortly after he had just left, the regimental commander and the others heard gunshots from outside. ¡°Quick, this way!¡± I¡¯ll handle him!¡± At the regiment headquarters and other officers and soldiers, hearing the gunfire outside, even the chief of staff couldn¡¯t hide his concern. He drew his pistol and shouted to the group of staff officers behind him, ¡°Follow me!¡± Wang Ye didn¡¯t know what Wen Xiaoman looked like now. Their operational plan was considered a success as long as Wen Xiaoman managed to infiltrate the Iron Bones Hero Regiment¡¯s headquarters. As for how many achievements she would make, it depended on her performance. Currently, they had parked the car directly on the side of a mountain road. Then, Wang Ye, along with the daughter of the elderly lady who possessed the female soldier experience card, got out of the car and fled on foot. Not far away was a small town. Wang Ye didn¡¯t plan to use the car anymore. The tank had limited speed, and the key was that he only had one tank, and the daughter of the elderly lady on the vehicle couldn¡¯t assist much. He had to stop the car before he could use the vehicle¡¯s firepower to ambush the enemy. So now he had to flee on foot. He didn¡¯t intend to do anything major; Wang Ye felt that his mission for this exercise was almost complete. He had achieved enough military results, and now his only objective was to go into hiding. Don¡¯t get captured. This time, he had taken down Senior Wu and the company commander, and most importantly, he had brought two boxes of anti-aircraft ammunition to fire at the regiment headquarters. He enjoyed these actions when he carried them out. Especially when he was writing the note to the elderly lady, he was smiling. However, as pleasurable as it had been before, it would be equally embarrassing if he were caught. So, Wang Ye decided to go on the run. With the daughter of the elderly lady, Wang Ye entered the town and headed straight to a clothing store. The Iron Bones Flero Regiment was still conducting a sweep of the forest where they had stayed last night, so there were no military personnel in the town yet. Wang Ye and the daughter bought new clothes. After changing on the spot, they strolled around the town, and then they found an internet cafe where they could go online. In a small place like this, they didn¡¯t even need to provide ID; they simply paid for a temporary card. ¡°You were with Wang Ye?¡± At the regiment headquarters, the regiment commander and others looked at the female soldier in front of them with serious expressions. Wen Xiaoman looked at the regiment commander and the others, a smile on her face. ¡°Commander, I¡¯ve been killed in action!¡± Yes, she had been killed in action. She had tried to assault the regiment headquarters but had been caught in a crossfire between the inside and outside. In the end, after nearly taking down about ten people, she had been taken down herself. She hadn¡¯t managed to breach the regiment headquarters. But her achievements on this mission were quite remarkable. Excluding the regular soldiers, she had taken down the platoon leader of a police reconnaissance company and an officer, and when she attacked the regiment headquarters earlier, she had also taken down two staff officers. Although she regretted not being able to capture the regiment headquarters in one fell swoop, her accomplishments still left her smiling, even as she was ¡°killed in action.¡± ¡°Alright, we¡¯ll catch him!¡± The regiment commander nodded and didn¡¯t say anything more. Since Wen Xiaoman wasn¡¯t talking, there was nothing they could do. After all, they had to abide by the rules of the exercise. ¡°Haha, Old Hong must be sweating bullets now!¡± ¡°This Wang Ye, he really dares to do it!¡± At the division headquarters, a group of people burst into laughter. After changing her clothes, Wen Xiaoman naturally didn¡¯t have any cameras on her. However, during this training exercise, subordinate units were required to carry exercise equipment throughout the entire exercise. This equipment had to be installed and set up on some of the unit¡¯s vehicles and within the camp after they arrived at their training site. Although she hadn¡¯t used this equipment before, it didn¡¯t mean that these devices were useless. In fact, Wen Xiaoman had witnessed many things during her time at the regiment headquarters, including the presence of cameras within it. So, the division headquarters leadership could see and know what was happening here. Currently, the chief of staff was quite delighted. He and Regiment Commander Hong had known each other for a long time and were more than happy to see what was happening with him. Moreover, this commotion was caused by his own subordinate. In fact, not only him, but the division commander, deputy division commander, and other officers were all smiling right now. Although Wen Xiaoman hadn¡¯t successfully taken down the regiment headquarters of the Iron Bones Hero Regiment, she had still captured an officer. By the way, where did Wang Ye go? Is he still in town?¡± Someone suddenly spoke up. But this question had no answer. After changing his clothes, Wang Ye had removed all the cameras and equipment from his body and packed them in a box he had bought. So now, they couldn¡¯t possibly see through the cameras on Wang Ye¡¯s body to watch him sitting in an internet cafe, happily eating instant noodles and drinking soda while watching a movie.. Chapter 373 - Chapter 373: Drill Ends, Old Wu and Regiment Commander Are Numb Chapter 373: Drill Ends, Old Wu and Regiment Commander Are Numb Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Alright, give the orders, announce the end of the drill!¡± Around noon, the platoon commander issued the latest orders. This exercise was just an assessment, not meant to completely wipe out the reconnaissance troops or any subordinate regiment. The objective this time was simply to observe how the subordinate forces reacted to the reconnaissance platoon¡¯s surprise attack and what tactical changes would follow. At this point, the tactics of the remaining regiment and the Iron Bones Hero Regiment had already been solidified. While the regimental headquarters remained vigilant, troops were deployed to search for those reconnaissance soldiers. The tactics of the reconnaissance soldiers had boiled down to one thing. Infiltration, penetration, and individual ambushes. With both sides¡¯ tactics fixed, especially after the tactics of the regiment and the Iron Bones Hero Regiment were established, this assault assessment had already achieved its goals. ¡°Shouldn¡¯t we give it a little time? Wang Ye doesn¡¯t even know where to go yet.¡± However, when he heard the commander¡¯s orders at this moment, one of the deputy platoon commanders suddenly laughed and said. He wanted to see some excitement. ¡°Haha! This guy must be hiding somewhere right now, maybe even crashing at a local¡¯s place!¡± someone chuckled and said. The platoon commander laughed as well. ¡°This guy is slippery. I have a feeling he won¡¯t show his face during the day today, so let¡¯s just call it off!¡± The orders were quickly relayed. Both the reconnaissance unit and the regiment, as well as the Iron Bones Hero Regiment, received the orders. Of course, at this moment, both regiments were a bit unwilling. Especially on the side of the Iron Bones Hero Regiment, many were holding back their frustration. Their regimental headquarters had been shelled by artillery, and their base had even been infiltrated. The regimental commander had been killed. Now, they were being told to end it, how could they accept that? But orders from the platoon command were orders. Even if they wanted to wipe out the Second Recon Platoon, they had no chance now. ¡°Um¡­ Chief, are you not kidding me?¡± In the jungle, Jiang Nan was now standing in place with a communications officer. Listening to the voice of the chief of staff on the radio, he was left dumbfounded. ¡°What do you mean Wang Ye did well this time? He and Wen Xiaoman almost destroyed the Iron Bones Hero Regiment¡¯s command post?¡± In the communication device, the chief of staff laughed heartily, ¡°Haha, that¡¯s enough questions for now. Go back and assemble the troops. Oh, and if Wang Ye hasn¡¯t returned to the parking area, report it to me!¡± ¡°Um¡­ understood!¡± Jiang Nan replied after a moment of hesitation. He understood what the chief of staff meant. After all, the location where they parked the truck was not a secret; the Iron Bones Hero Regiment had already found it. Given what Wang Ye had done, he might be too afraid to return to that area and take the vehicle. After all, Wang Ye was different from him and the others. ¡°The exercise is over. All units, return to the assembly point!¡± On Wang Ye¡¯s side, he was currently lying on the computer desk, taking a nap. Suddenly, a voice from outside startled Wang Ye. ¡°Wang Ye!¡± The daughter of the woman sitting nearby had been watching a movie or, rather, using her computer to keep an eye on people entering the internet cafe for Wang Ye. If there was any trouble, she would alert Wang Ye immediately. However, there didn¡¯t seem to be any trouble at the moment, but the voice from outside was unexpected. ¡°1¡¯11 go take a look!¡± Wang Ye woke up and spoke softly as he got up from his seat. He walked to the window and immediately saw a helicopter flying slowly outside. Despite it being midday, there were quite a few people in town, and now everyone was looking up. However, although there was a lot of discussion about the helicopter¡¯s arrival, people didn¡¯t find it particularly surprising. Most of them knew that the military was conducting exercises. In fact, an hour ago, military personnel had already started coming into town to inquire and search. They just hadn¡¯t reached the internet cafe where Wang Ye was yet. ¡°Is it over?¡± Wang Ye was a bit surprised by the sudden end, but he also felt relieved inside. He had originally planned to continue participating in the operation later that night. He didn¡¯t expect the exercise to end so soon. ¡°Are you going back?¡± a female voice came from behind. Wang Ye turned around and saw the daughter of the woman with a slightly bitten lip expression. ¡°Um¡­¡± Wang Ye felt a sudden shock in his heart. ¡°Thank you, but I¡¯m a soldier, and now that the exercise is over, 1 definitely have to go back!¡± Wang Ye wasn¡¯t skilled in handling romantic situations, and he felt a bit awkward at this moment. ¡°Will we have a chance to meet again in the future?¡± At this moment, the girl¡¯s demeanor and words made Wang Ye seem like a player. But in all honesty, he hadn¡¯t done anything wrong. It was mainly his military identity and the fact that he looked quite attractive with a clean face that had this effect on the girl. ¡°I don¡¯t know. I¡¯m a soldier, but 1 will remember that I have a friend like you!¡± ¡°Okay!¡± The girl bit her lip and lowered her head. Wang Ye didn¡¯t pay her any more attention. He made a clear break. Although it might have hurt her feelings a bit, Wang Ye had no intentions of pursuing any further developments. He wasn¡¯t a playboy; he was a soldier, and at the moment, he had no interest in romantic relationships. He nodded and picked up his bag, heading to the front desk to check out. ¡°Wait!¡± The girl came up from behind. ¡°I¡¯m also going home. Can you walk me there? 1 need to see if my mom is back, and also, you can get to know my house. In the future, when you pass by, you¡¯re welcome to visit my place!¡± ¡°Sure!¡± Chapter 374 - Chapter 374: The Drill Ends, Old Wu and Regiment Commander Are Numb (2) Chapter 374: The Drill Ends, Old Wu and Regiment Commander Are Numb (2) Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°It¡¯s past one o¡¯clock, and there are still planes and helicopters flying in the distant sky. After the reconnaissance team scattered, although everyone had individual communication devices, the range of these devices was limited. Once everyone ran too far apart, it was impossible to use them to contact everyone. Moreover, there¡¯s definitely more than one reconnaissance team member like Wang Ye who changed their outfits. So, after it¡¯s all over, the only way to notify everyone to regroup is through this method. ¡°Master¡­ Let¡¯s move forward!¡± Behind a motorcycle, Wang Ye carried a luggage case containing his and Wen Xiaoman¡¯s equipment, guiding the motorcycle¡¯s driver. The Chief of Staff and the others guessed wrong. Wang Ye never even considered not going back to regroup. Without going back to regroup, how would he return to the division headquarters? He wasn¡¯t even clear about the current location of the division headquarters. It had only been about ten days since he left, and he hadn¡¯t gone out during that time. Moreover, he had flown in by helicopter before, and this time, he came out in the middle of the night in a car. Without exaggeration, even if he had to go back alone, he wouldn¡¯t know how to get there.¡± So going back was definitely a must. Of course, Wang Ye was truly afraid to go and pick up Wen Xiaoman. He figured that once Wen Xiaoman went inside, she definitely wouldn¡¯t come out unscathed; she should be with the Iron Bones Hero Regiment now. But he didn¡¯t dare to go there. He¡¯d head directly back to the assembly point. Anyway, Wu Jianfeng and the company commander had both given him a pass, so what was there to worry about going back? The battalion commander probably wouldn¡¯t come looking for him just because he fired a few rounds with the anti-aircraft gun, right? In fact, when Wang Ye returned to the truck, there were no soldiers from the Iron Bones Hero Regiment here. ¡°Haha, Wang Ye, you¡¯re back!¡± ¡°Impressive, impressive, you actually used an anti-aircraft gun to shell your own battalion headquarters!¡± ¡°You¡¯ve got some guts! You dare to come to the assembly point. If 1 were you, I¡¯d be sprinting back by now!¡± Some of the reconnaissance soldiers were already here, and they gathered around Wang Ye with cheerful expressions as he dismounted the motorcycle. After settling the bill, Wang Ye smiled and spoke to them, ¡°Make sure no one from the Iron Bones Hero Regiment is watching here, alright? If they are, I¡¯ll leave immediately!¡± ¡°Haha, don¡¯t worry, they¡¯re not here! Rest assured, if they were, I¡¯d definitely chase them away for you!¡± An Ping also walked up with a smile. Wang Ye¡¯s achievements, after Jiang Nan just mentioned them briefly, had widened his eyes. ¡°Wang Ye!¡± At this moment, Jiang Nan walked over. ¡°Lieutenant, hello!¡± Wang Ye stood at attention and saluted. ¡°Alright, go up to the truck and change your clothes. Also, haven¡¯t you retrieved your backpack yet?¡± ¡°Report, my backpack is still in the mountains. I¡¯ll go get it now!¡± ¡°Okay, change your clothes first, and then have your squad leader accompany you to get it.¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye nodded in agreement. ¡°Wang Ye, tell me in detail what you did after we separated. Where did you get the anti-aircraft gun?¡± Jiang Nan hadn¡¯t asked this before, but once they entered the jungle, An Ping couldn¡¯t hold back. ¡°Squad leader¡­¡± Wang Ye smiled and began to explain briefly. Well¡­ he downplayed it a bit. Wang Ye didn¡¯t mention that in the first attack, he and his unit had taken down those officers together, nor did he mention that the major he took down later was his own company commander. Of course, even with the omitted details, An Ping couldn¡¯t help but burst into laughter. Wang Ye had really done a remarkable job this time. Excluding the female soldiers¡¯ squad, the entire company had killed two senior officers, one of whom had been sniped not long ago. Wang Ye¡¯s ability to handle things on his own was impressive enough. Moreover, he had accomplished such a sensational feat. ¡°This time when you go back, you¡¯re definitely going to be praised. But I advise you, even if you have the chance, it¡¯s better not to return to your company anytime soon. Your company commander might beat you up!¡± ¡°Yeah, yeah, I definitely won¡¯t go back,¡± Wang Ye nodded with a smile. Of course, who would go back now and risk getting beaten up? At least he should wait until the company commander and the others had calmed down a bit before considering returning. Meanwhile, at the Iron Bones Hero¡¯s base camp. Both Lin Hai and Wu Jianfeng had returned. After they met, Wu Jianfeng initially had a bitter expression, thinking he could gain some sympathy from Lin Hai. However, as soon as he spoke, Lin Hai calmly said, ¡°Enough, you scoundrel! You died so quickly, and to make it worse, you died at Wang Ye¡¯s hands. The key is that you guys are so useless; why did you even bring rocket launchers with you? It led me to get hit by both rocket launchers and shot in the head with a sniper rifle!¡± With that remark, Old Wu¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief. ¡°The¡­ Company¡­ Commander, you¡­¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s eyes were truly wide open. Before, they had all followed the exercise rules, and nobody knew how Lin Hai had died. In fact, Wu Jianfeng didn¡¯t even know that his company commander had died. Now, as they met, he couldn¡¯t believe it. The company commander was gone, and from the sound of it, he had been taken out by the weapons they had captured. Old Wu was in a bit of a daze. Of course, the more shocking news was yet to come. When a staff officer from the regiment headquarters arrived shortly after, both of them had the urge to pretend to be sick and lie down in the hospital. Damn it, Wang Ye had actually used the anti-aircraft gun they obtained from the company commander to shell the regiment headquarters. The worst part was that he had damaged their fellow villager¡¯s sugarcane in the process, and then had a female reconnaissance soldier disguise herself as the villager¡¯s daughter and infiltrate to eliminate the regiment¡¯s deputy commander and the company commander of the military police! At this moment, Lin Hai felt a bit lightheaded. He could even imagine how his superiors, including the regiment commander, would look at him during the upcoming meeting. It was probably the same as how he had just looked at Wu Jianfeng! Damn it, that scoundrel Wang Ye. The second company commander couldn¡¯t help but curse out loud. ¡°Ah-choo!¡± In the jungle, as Wang Ye had just taken his backpack down from a tree, he suddenly sneezed, rubbing his nose. ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Catch a cold?¡± An Ping asked with a laugh. ¡°I don¡¯t think so, just my nose itching a bit.¡± ¡°Haha, 1 bet your company commander and the others are definitely talking about you!¡± Wang Ye shuddered and looked at An Ping with a wry smile. ¡°Please, it¡¯s best to forget about me. I don¡¯t want them talking about me!¡± ¡°Haha!¡± An Ping burst into laughter. Of course, it was all in jest. With the backpack retrieved, the two of them naturally started heading back the way they came. About twenty minutes later, they returned to the assembly point by the truck. ¡°Wang Ye!¡± Wen Xiaoman had also returned, and as she saw Wang Ye coming down from the hill, she walked over with a smile, surrounded by several female soldiers. She was undoubtedly the most attractive lady in this confrontation. Throughout the confrontation, the highest-ranking officer killed was the Iron Bones Hero Regiment¡¯ colonel, who also happened to be the deputy regiment commander. And she was the one responsible for his demise. ¡°Congratulations, you¡¯ve made quite a name for yourself this time!¡± Wang Ye said with a smile. On the way to retrieve his backpack, An Ping had already filled Wang Ye in on her achievements. The deputy regiment commander! Wang Ye had instinctively shrunk his neck when he heard that. Even though it was indirectly caused by him, during the post-action analysis, all the contributing factors would surely be brought up, and Wang Ye would inevitably be exposed. So honestly, when Wang Ye returned now, he couldn¡¯t help but look around nervously. He was afraid that the deputy regiment commander might suddenly drive by and take action. With a smile, Wen Xiaoman asked, ¡°You contributed the most. By the way, where did you go afterward?¡± ¡°I was just driving around in my Toyota 86 for a while, then 1 left the car and went to the nearby town!¡± Wang Ye replied. After a brief exchange, the group of female soldiers around Wen Xiaoman also joined in with cheerful chatter. After about another ten minutes, the entire company, including the female soldiers, had returned. Everyone got on the truck. And at that moment, Wang Ye truly breathed a sigh of relief. The regiment commander and the deputy regiment commander didn¡¯t come to get him.. Chapter 375 - Chapter 375: Public Execution Chapter 375: Public Execution Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Battle casualty ratio, thirty-seven to four hundred and twenty-three. Comrades, I am deeply saddened!¡± The Iron Bones Hero Regiment base. After the entire regiment returned to camp, they were not given any rest time at all. The entire regiment gathered, and the regiment commander stood on a makeshift platform, holding a megaphone and addressing the soldiers in front of him. At this moment, some people in the formation didn¡¯t even dare to look directly at the regiment commander. For example, the Second Company Commander. For example, Wu Jianfeng. Even though they were scolded by Wang Ye. But once they were scolded, that was it. Achieving success in battle is the first step to establishing oneself, and in this exercise, it was a shameful performance. Of course, it wasn¡¯t just them; others didn¡¯t achieve much either. The reconnaissance troops were too slippery, with only thirty-seven casualties in total, and their losses had just been announced by the regiment commander. A casualty ratio of more than one to eleven, even though the initial casualties were due to the surprise attack by the Second Company¡¯s collective mortar, this performance still made people feel ashamed. On the platform, the regiment commander looked genuinely distressed. ¡°Comrades, if today were a real battlefield, there would be over four hundred bodies in front of us. Among you, one-fourth of our comrades would forever bid farewell to this world.¡± Pausing for a moment, the regiment commander spoke again, ¡°I take full responsibility. The biggest fault in this attack, with such casualties, lies with me. Our prior vigilance was not high enough, and our sense of war was not sensitive enough!¡± The regiment commander¡¯s eyes scanned the formation below like an eagle as he continued, ¡°It¡¯s also my fault for not keeping your training rigorous enough on a daily basis, which caused you to lack the ability to fight and win!¡± The regiment commander¡¯s words sent a shiver through the hearts of all the regiment officers and soldiers. This isn¡¯t self-reflection! This is piling mountains on our heads! Of course, no one dared to say anything now. Looking at the crowd below, the regiment commander spoke in a deep voice, ¡°For the next month, I¡¯ve decided that our regiment will maintain a constant state of war. At the same time, the regiment reconnaissance company will serve as an all-weather attack team.¡± Pausing for a moment, the regiment commander scanned the formation below and continued, ¡°For the past, I won¡¯t blame anyone, but for the future, I hope everyone can change their mindset as soon as possible. We are the forefront of our motherland¡¯s forces, and we are the first line of defense in the face of war.¡± ¡°For the sake of protecting our motherland and our people, and so that when we truly encounter war, we can effectively kill the enemy, achieve great deeds, and not sacrifice ourselves¡­¡± ¡°Comrades, 1 hope you can put away your playful thoughts, be fully committed, and treat the upcoming exercises and training as a real war.¡± The regiment commander did not name anyone for criticism during the meeting, but the pressure he exerted was felt by everyone. Soon, the entire regiment disbanded. However, it was only the ordinary soldiers who disbanded. All the officers from the regiment level and above were called away by the regiment commander. While it was said that the past would not be blamed, the past events needed to be analyzed and learned from. In simple terms, it was a debriefing session. Comrades from the Exercise Department brought video recordings and fully briefed the reconnaissance troops on tactics and previous actions. They then discussed and debriefed together with the Iron Bones Hero Regiment. Well¡­ in fact, this was also an internally publicized ¡°execution¡± meeting. For example, the current regiment commander still didn¡¯t know how Wu Jianfeng and the Second Company Commander had met their end. But he would soon find out. Although Wu Jianfeng and the Second Company Commander had died at the hands of Wang Ye this time, the impact on their personal futures was almost negligible. However, facing a public execution later, with people watching, it would be undeniably embarrassing and a subject of ridicule. To be killed by the soldiers they had led themselves. And even the regiment commander and company commander would be executed together! Thinking about this scene, Wu Jianfeng and the Second Company Commander felt their scalps tingle. They really wanted to escape and had no desire to attend this debriefing session, but now they had no choice but to go. Moreover, as officers who had died in combat, they were the focal point of this debriefing. ¡°They damned bastard!¡± As they followed the regiment commander, both of them muttered with resentment. It can be said that if Wang Ye were still in the Iron Bones Hero Regiment right now, regardless of whether he was the regiment¡¯s treasure, company¡¯s treasure, or company¡¯s treasure, the company commander and Wu Jianfeng would definitely catch him and give him a beating to vent their anger before anything else. Unfortunately, Wang Ye was already far away, hundreds of miles away. ¡°Alright, start writing. After you¡¯re done, give it to me for review. If everything¡¯s fine, and if we have time later, you can take a break!¡± Inside a dormitory, after the company leader came in, he said this to everyone. Upon returning from outside, Jiang Nan had given orders. Everyone was to write a report on their exercise actions, detailing all their experiences during the exercise. The Iron Bones Hero Regiment needed to debrief, and the reconnaissance company also needed to go through this process. The difference was that unlike the Iron Bones Hero Regiment, the Second Company was composed of reconnaissance soldiers, and because their tactics involved operating independently and were decentralized, coupled with their smaller numbers, the debriefing process began with each individual providing a detailed account of their actions. After these individual reports were reviewed at each level, the overall debriefing and analysis would begin. This was not something that could be completed in a single day. The entire company summarized, the entire company debriefed, the entire squad summarized, and finally, the entire class summarized. This whole process would take several days to complete. After all, in an era without real combat, exercise confrontations were about accumulating combat experience, making targeted changes to training methods, and even promoting talent. However, the debriefing and analysis would not affect everyone¡¯s training. The summary meetings, except for the company-wide summary meeting held the following morning, were conducted in the evenings or during lunch breaks. Naturally, during this process, Wang Ye and Wen Xiaoman were in the spotlight. The artillery strike on the regiment¡¯s base, while not causing significant damage, had a tremendous impact. Furthermore, Wen Xiaoman had even targeted a regiment commander. So, during the company-wide summary meeting, Wang Ye and Wen Xiaoman were both called onto the stage. In front of all the officers and soldiers of the company, the Chief of Staff praised the two of them and called on all the soldiers of the company to learn from them. The Chief of Staff¡¯s exact words were, ¡°We are reconnaissance soldiers, and reconnaissance soldiers often need to operate deep behind enemy lines. The enemy won¡¯t act according to our plans, so we need to abandon traditional thinking. We must dare to take action and seize every opportunity, making use of everything available. Comrades Wang Ye and Wen Xiaoman have done an excellent job in this regard!¡± Then, both of them received commendations. Of course, they only received commendations, and in reality, Wen Xiaoman was somewhat burdened by Wang Ye. If it had been someone else instead of Wang Ye this time, both of them would have certainly received third-class commendations. However, because Wang Ye had too many achievements to his name, having already received three second-class commendations, even though the division headquarters had previously stated that they wouldn¡¯t ignore the soldiers¡¯ merits just because of too many achievements, practical considerations still came into play. Mainly, this was just a division-level exercise, similar to when Wang Ye¡¯s new recruits performed exceptionally well in training. If it had been someone else, they might have received third-class commendations. But with Wang Ye, they had to suppress it a bit. Third-class commendations might seem small, but when they were awarded to Wang Ye, they could potentially make their way into military reports or even reach a wider societal audience, especially given Wang Ye¡¯s extraordinarily impressive record. So, this time, they could only give Wang Ye commendations. And since Wang Ye received commendations, it was naturally impossible to give Wen Xiaoman third-class commendations. After all, everyone was well aware of the fact that Wang Ye played the most significant role in this matter. However, after the company-wide summary meeting, the Chief of Staff also spoke with Wang Ye and Wen Xiaoman personally to discuss this matter. Wen Xiaoman would be awarded a third-class commendation at the end of the year. As for Wang Ye, the Chief of Staff made it clear that he would only receive commendations. Of course, Wang Ye didn¡¯t mind at all. For him, commendations and third-class commendations didn¡¯t make much difference at this point. In comparison to this matter, he was actually more grateful that the company-wide summary meeting didn¡¯t reveal the specific identities of the casualties he had caused. This saved Wang Ye from a lot of trouble. When he returned to the company, none of his comrades joked about it either. If everyone had known that Wang Ye had killed his own company commander and company leader, it would have been hard to avoid being teased by everyone¡­ ¡°Cold weapons combat is a skill that we reconnaissance soldiers must master. Look at this dagger¡­¡± An Ping stood next to Wang Ye, holding a dagger and then threw it at a wooden rake about ten meters away. The throwing knife hit the center of the red target with great precision. Today marked the tenth day since the end of the confrontation. All the company-wide summaries had been completed for several days, and now the entire company had returned to normal training mode. Currently, the First Company was training at a cold weapons training ground within the camp. On one side, some were playing with crossbows, while others were practicing throwing knives. Wang Ye, on the other hand, was personally learning from An Ping, starting with throwing knives. ¡°Give it a try-¡± An Ping didn¡¯t approach to retrieve his throwing knife, instead, he looked at Wang Ye and gently encouraged him. ¡°Sure! Wang Ye imitated An Ping¡¯s posture and threw the dagger he held towards the target. It had to be said that the hand-eye coordination skills he gained from basic training were indeed helpful. The throwing knife Wang Ye launched hit the bullseye, landing exactly where he had intended. However, unlike An Ping¡¯s throwing knife that stuck in the target, Wang Ye¡¯s throwing knife hit and bounced off, falling to the ground. ¡°Haha!¡± An Ping burst into laughter, and others like Qi Zhenfei couldn¡¯t help but chuckle. ¡°Hehe, Wang Ye, pay attention to wrist strength. There¡¯s a technique to throwing knives, and you need to use your wrist to control the rotation angle of the knife!¡± Qi Zhenfei grinned. Finally, they got to see Wang Ye struggle a bit! It hadn¡¯t been easy, especially considering the training subjects they had gone through previously, not to mention shooting and physical fitness. Tasks like rappelling, which was a fundamental skill for reconnaissance soldiers, as well as climbing walls and obstacles, had left Wang Ye feeling somewhat inadequate. ¡°Are you that good? How about you come and teach!¡± Before Wang Ye could even respond, An Ping glanced at him with a challenging look. Instantly, Qi Zhenfei shrunk his neck and quickly started practicing throwing knives on his own. Wang Ye chuckled but didn¡¯t say anything. However, with a thought in his mind, Wang Ye successfully activated the throwing knife skill. ¡°Come on, I¡¯ll continue teaching you!¡± ¡°Great! ? Wang Ye was eager to learn, and he even requested a more detailed explanation. Because this kind of teaching allowed him to trigger passive learning. ¡°Damn, this guy¡¯s a freak. Less than half an hour, right? He can hit the bullseye within five meters every time!¡± On the training ground, Qi Zhenfei, holding several throwing knives in his hand, couldn¡¯t help but speak to Luo Yong, who was standing nearby. Luo Yong took a look and felt a bit intimidated, so he didn¡¯t dare to say much. Last time during the confrontation, he had died prematurely, and since coming back, he had been subjected to harsh training. Take today¡¯s training, for example. While the others had come directly to the training ground, he and the other two deceased soldiers from his class had to run five kilometers and eight kilometers before they could arrive. As for why there was a difference between five kilometers and eight kilometers, it was determined based on the circumstances of their deaths. In any case, he had to endure an eight-kilometer armed run. Although he didn¡¯t dare to make many comments, he still couldn¡¯t help but twitch his eyelids a few times. It¡¯s just too insane! Back then, it took him several days of practice to make the throwing knife stick to the target without falling. It was around three or four days, he recalled. His wrist was nearly worn out. But look at Wang Ye now. In less than half an hour, not only did he consistently hit the target within five meters, but he also managed to hit the bullseye each time. This was different from them, who, after practicing for a few days, could only ensure that the tip of the knife hit the target, but hitting the center was a bit random. ¡°People are going to die comparing themselves! I won¡¯t compete with him!¡± Luo Yong gathered his thoughts, turned around, and ran off. He wasn¡¯t planning to practice throwing knives anymore. It was too demoralizing. Even when training on the same stage in a subject, he couldn¡¯t even guarantee hitting the bullseye consistently from five meters away. In this comparison, he felt like a complete failure.. So, he decided to go play with the crossbow for now! Chapter 376 - Chapter 376: What Should I Do? Chapter 376: What Should I Do? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Kill!¡± ¡°Fuuuck¡­ H ¡°All!¡± The training ground¡¯s mud pit was particularly lively this afternoon. Two companies were engaged in a rollicking brawl. Earlier in the afternoon, during the Second Company¡¯s collective training on capture and restraint techniques, since their last confrontation, the Third Company had been circling the camp and running to this side. At that moment, Jiang Nan couldn¡¯t resist making a cheeky remark: ¡°What are you guys frolicking under my nose for?¡± As a result, the company leader from the opposing side rushed over. With a smirk, he said, ¡°What¡¯s the use of practicing like this? The enemy won¡¯t follow any set moves!¡± One sentence led to the current situation. After running five kilometers together, the two companies arranged to settle it in the mud pit. The Second Company was shirtless, while the First Company was fully clothed. In a company-versus-company bout, they couldn¡¯t strip down, which made it easier for everyone to let loose after getting covered in mud. However, since it was a company versus company match, they had to be careful not to make any mistakes. Of course, the rules remained the same: no attacks to vital areas, and no attacks that could cause permanent damage. ¡°Bang!¡± In the muddy pit, Wang Ye, covered from head to toe in mud, kicked one of the soldiers from the Third Company directly, and then engaged in a close-quarters struggle with another Third Company soldier who lunged at him in the mud. It had to be said that being shirtless was a real advantage in close combat. Covered in wet mud, slippery all over, it was challenging for them to grab onto Wang Ye. Meanwhile, Wang Ye could easily grab onto their clothing. ¡°Bang, bang!¡± Two punches landed! ¡°Hehe, I knew these guys would make things lively in the camp when they¡¯re together! Look, even the First Company is joining in¡­¡± On a small mound at the edge of the training ground in the camp, the chief of staff was smiling as he looked through binoculars, and next to him, the camp commander was also watching the mud pit with a grin. Mud wrestling among the companies was a common occurrence. Soldiers had a natural inclination for combat, especially the reconnaissance troops, where combat was encouraged from the top down. Without regular scuffles, where would they find their courage and skill? It was through frequent battles that true abilities were honed. In fact, sometimes even the camp commander would deliberately organize these kinds of bouts. The camp commander turned to the chief of staff and said, ¡°These soldiers have plenty of energy, but it¡¯s not enough. Right now, we don¡¯t have real combat situations, and going up against regular units only trains infiltration and attacks. We need more internal battles.¡± He then outlined his plan for the upcoming month, saying, ¡°Since all three companies are here, I¡¯m planning a full-camp wilderness survival combat training at the end of this month!¡± The camp commander shared his follow-up training plan. The chief of staff, after setting down his binoculars, smiled at the camp commander. ¡°It¡¯s a good idea, but it might not be enough. Our own troops need more motivation and pressure.¡± After a brief pause, the chief of staff spoke again, ¡°Here¡¯s the thing, wait for my message. I¡¯ll reach out and see if I can contact the reconnaissance companies from other divisions!¡± The chief of staff chuckled, ¡°Give them some added pressure and give ourselves some pressure too.¡± ¡°Sounds good!¡± The camp commander nodded with a smile. As a camp commander, and with the current division commander determined to strengthen combat capabilities, he naturally wanted to improve the skills of his soldiers. However, as a camp commander, he didn¡¯t have the authority to contact other units. Still, he was more than happy to see the chief of staff take the initiative to do so. The chief of staff picked up his binoculars again, squinting at the two companies battling in the distance. Internally, at this moment, the chief of staff was invigorated by the earlier conversation. Which division to approach? B Division, C Division, or perhaps directly reach out to those notorious troublemakers? It would give his own troops a taste of hardship as well. During the recent assessment of the three regiments under his command, he had criticized each company in the debriefing. However, these criticisms were mild and didn¡¯t leave any lasting impact. In fact, he knew that all three companies had celebrated their achievements afterward. This couldn¡¯t go on; he couldn¡¯t let them become too complacent. They needed a reality check! With this determination in mind, the chief of staff made up his mind. Of course, he didn¡¯t discuss this with the reconnaissance company commander beside him. The matter was still uncertain. Arranging a confrontation with other divisions was relatively simple. Others would surely have some idle time, and even if they were a bit busy or the units were away on training, a little provocation would ensure they brought their troops back in a hurry. However, he couldn¡¯t quite figure out the special forces. The special forces remained shrouded in mystery. Although the chief of staff also had tasks that involved helping train reconnaissance units from various divisions, the special forces had their own training plans and strategies. In reality, despite being a major and serving as a division¡¯s chief of staff, he couldn¡¯t quite reach out to them. He would have to report the situation to the division commander first and then seek permission from higher authorities within the military to issue direct orders for deployment; it wasn¡¯t something he could decide on his own. However, he didn¡¯t anticipate significant issues. As long as the special forces weren¡¯t engaged in any special training, they would likely be willing to participate in such confrontations. Training others and oneself! The chief of staff¡¯s thoughts were unknown to the camp commander beside him, as well as to the Second and Third Companies still rolling in the mud pit. In fact, neither the Second nor the Third Company was paying attention to him at the moment. They had gradually stopped their scuffle because troublemakers had arrived. ¡°Oh, it¡¯s so lively here! Why didn¡¯t you call us? Do you look down on us or something?¡± The company leader of the First Company arrived with his troops, looking cheerful. Hearing that the Second and Third Companies were in the midst of a brawl, he couldn¡¯t sit still. This time, one of the regiments was the focus of criticism. There was no way around it; they had the highest casualties in battle. So, the company leader of the First Company was eager to save face. As soon as he heard that the Second and Third Companies were going at it, he urgently sounded the assembly bugle and hastily led his troops over. In fact, they weren¡¯t alone. Another group of female soldiers was also running towards the scene. ¡°What¡¯s going on? Why stop? Just because someone arrives on the battlefield, can you all suddenly stop fighting with the enemy?¡± Jiang Nan didn¡¯t pay attention to the company leader of the First Company and shouted loudly toward the muddy pit. Immediately, the previously slowing brawl in the mud pit became lively once again. At that moment, the company leader of the Third Company spoke to the company leader of the First Company, ¡°Today is none of your business. You had a bad idea coming here to pick a fight. Look, Song Tianqi is here with her team. After we finish, we can give you the field!¡± ¡°Get lost, I¡¯m not fighting with them!¡± The company leader of the First Company said with a scowl. Fighting a group of women, whether winning or losing, was a matter of shame. Looking at Jiang Nan and the company leader of the Third Company, he said, ¡°Fine, we¡¯re done for today. I was late. Tomorrow, let¡¯s arrange for a match. Are you up for it?¡± ¡°Hehe, afraid of you?¡± The company leader of the Third Company sneered. Jiang Nan chimed in, ¡°Loser buys a pack of cigarettes!¡± ¡°Deal!¡± The company leader of the First Company agreed, then turned to his soldiers and said, ¡°What are you waiting for? Let¡¯s go, take a walk outside with me!¡± With the arrival of the female soldiers and the inability to join the ongoing scuffle between the Second and Third Companies, they couldn¡¯t linger in the area. If they were to be cornered later and asked to fight against the female soldiers, it would be a headache. So, they decided to leave for the time being. ¡°Captain, the First Company has left!¡± ¡°Hmph, a bunch of cowards!¡± The female squad arrived relatively late, and when they saw the First Company making a hasty exit, their squad leader couldn¡¯t help but curse. In fact, he had come specifically for the First Company. He knew that the Third and Second Companies had already started, and they had even exerted more physical effort than before, making it unfair for the female soldiers to step in at this point. So, he had anticipated the arrival of the First Company and quickly followed. Since they couldn¡¯t fight with the Third and Second Companies, they decided to engage the First Company. But to their surprise, the First Company had left. ¡°Alright, forget about them. I¡¯ll take you to watch the excitement!¡± While they couldn¡¯t engage in a fight anymore, they had come all the way here, and the female squad leader didn¡¯t want to return without doing anything. They decided to go and support the male soldiers instead! Naturally, the arrival of the female soldiers added fuel to the fire. In a confrontation between a group of men, dozens of women stood on the sidelines. Even if these women looked fierce and intimidating, most of the male soldiers wouldn¡¯t dare to have any inappropriate thoughts about them under normal circumstances. However, it was a matter of male instinct not to show weakness in front of females. So, with the arrival of the female soldiers, the male soldiers who had been battling in the mud pit, already exhausted, suddenly found new energy. ¡°Kill!¡± After throwing one opponent to the ground, Wang Ye didn¡¯t even spare him a glance and pounced directly on a Third Company soldier who was on top of a Second Company soldier in the mud pit. He pinned the Third Company soldier down in the mud and landed a punch. ¡°Well done! Beat him!¡± ¡°Yes, kick him!¡± ii Get up quickly, oh my, you¡¯re so useless!¡± On the sidelines, a group of female soldiers cheered them on. In reality, they couldn¡¯t distinguish who was who in the mud pit at this point, but they encouraged anyone they could see in the pit. ¡°Hiss- Ow, damn it, those bastards from the Third Company, they really hit like hell!¡± ¡°They¡¯ll get a taste of their own medicine tomorrow!¡± Inside a dormitory, the entire class lay on their beds once again, applying ointments to each other. Of course, during the process of applying ointment, there were plenty of sharp intakes of breath and muttered curses. Some even cursed the female soldiers. ¡°Those girls can¡¯t be taken lightly. Next time, I won¡¯t show any mercy. I¡¯ll give them a pair of panda eyes if 1 get the chance!¡± ¡°Exactly, Brother Qu, 1 support you!¡± ¡°Get lost! Oh, Old Wang, be gentler¡­¡± Wang Ye, who was helping apply medicinal oil to someone¡¯s back, chuckled, ¡°Being too gentle won¡¯t help with the bruising. Bear with it!¡± The female soldier remained silent; she didn¡¯t feel the need to offer any comments. In the end, comments wouldn¡¯t make much difference, especially since Wang Ye hadn¡¯t suffered too much today. After being covered in mud from head to toe, it was impossible to distinguish Wang Ye from the others, so there was no way to single him out. Moreover, with Wang Ye¡¯s high-level military combat skills, second-level capture and restraint techniques, along with his strength that was 1.55 times that of an average person, endurance 2.1 times that of an average person, and reflexes 1.45 times that of an average person, he didn¡¯t have too many bruises. Of course, there were still a few, but considering the large brawl involving nearly two hundred people, it was impossible for anyone to emerge completely unscathed, even if they were as skilled as Wang Ye. ¡°Exactly¡­ Commander, isn¡¯t it about time for the selection and recruitment phase for the Special Forces?¡± ¡°Sometimes actions speak louder than words. While the Special Forces are the dream destination for many reconnaissance soldiers, past recruitment efforts have always resulted in only a few elite representatives making the cut.¡± ¡°I believe it¡¯s important for them to see the difference firsthand. This is the only way to truly earn the respect of our soldiers.¡± ¡°In short, I hope that our military¡¯s Special Forces unit continues to excel!¡± At the division headquarters, the chief of staff stood beside the division commander, who was currently on the phone with the corps commander. The chief of staff had found the division commander immediately after watching the competition between the Second and Third Companies, and he had been adamant about contacting the corps commander. Now, the phone call was connected. ¡°I heard that Wang Ye once again performed brilliantly in the competition you organized. You¡¯re not trying to put the blame on my Special Forces, are you?¡± The voice from the phone was clear, and even the division commander¡¯s chief of staff could hear it distinctly. At this moment, the division commander was slightly surprised, and he raised an inquisitive look at the chief of staff. The chief of staff simply shook his head. Well¡­ at first, he didn¡¯t have that intention. However, later on, that expectation did arise. Of course, it was just an expectation. After all, Wang Ye was still a reconnaissance soldier with less than a month of service, and he didn¡¯t dare to make big claims. Although the division commander still had some doubts as he saw the chief of staff shaking his head, he decided to suppress those doubts and speak up. ¡°Commander, there¡¯s nothing wrong with Wang Ye. He¡¯s only been a reconnaissance soldier for a short time. Besides, you know that he initially declined the opportunity to join the Special Forces. Additionally, 1 never intended to send him to the Special Forces. 1 believe, Commander, that you also understand that he¡¯s scheduled to go to the military academy next year.¡± ¡°I simply wanted to give the others a chance to open their eyes, to see the differences. At the same time, it would allow the personnel from the Special Forces to personally assess the level of our reconnaissance soldiers, making it easier for them to select the soldiers for their training.¡± ¡°Alright, I agree!¡± The division commander agreed to the chief of staff¡¯s proposal.. Chapter 377 - Chapter 377: Competing with the Special Forces Chapter 377: Competing with the Special Forces Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation On the 30th, it was a Saturday, but the weekend rest for reconnaissance soldiers couldn¡¯t be guaranteed, especially not on a Saturday. Adding to that, the provocations from yesterday had continued, leading to another major showdown today. So, early in the morning, the routine ten-kilometer run was skipped. After everyone warmed up in place, under Jiang Nan¡¯s guidance, they immediately began practical combat training. Hmm¡­ specifically, it was targeted defense and counterattacks for various situations that might arise in the quagmire of melee combat. For instance, how to quickly break free and counterattack when someone tackles you. Or how to protect yourself and retaliate when someone ambushes you. These tactics and techniques were far more useful than the military boxing routines everyone had been practicing. Because these were the various situations everyone would truly encounter in actual combat. However, everyone was training vigorously, but after breakfast and reassembly in the morning, Wu Jianfeng stood in front of everyone and announced that today¡¯s melee combat had been canceled. ¡°By the orders of the commander, this time we must conserve our strength. It¡¯s already been arranged, and we will have a showdown with the Special Forces Brigade of the Group Army!¡± Jiang Nan explained the reason. At this moment, in the disciplined formation of reconnaissance soldiers, low murmurs couldn¡¯t help but break out: ¡°Wow, for real, Company Commander?¡± Someone even couldn¡¯t resist asking Jiang Nan directly in front of everyone. ¡°Of course, do 1 look like I¡¯m joking with you?¡± H Hehe, no¡­ no¡­ that¡¯s great, that¡¯s great, Company Commander, when will it be?¡± This soldier continued to inquire, and Jiang Nan didn¡¯t get annoyed; he just looked at everyone and said, ¡°I don¡¯t know, but it¡¯s definitely in the next few days.¡± After saying this, he shouted at everyone, ¡°Alright, shut up!¡± He wasn¡¯t deaf; he could hear the murmurs and see people turning their heads to whisper to each other within the formation. He simply chose not to make an issue of it. After restoring discipline to the ranks, he looked at everyone again and continued, ¡°Although we, the reconnaissance soldiers, have always said we¡¯re not weaker than the special forces, we have to admit that they¡¯re a bit more outstanding than us. Because they are basically selected from the best reconnaissance soldiers from various units like ours and are equipped with the most advanced individual combat gear in the country!¡± Pausing for a moment, he looked at everyone and said, ¡°But are we just pushovers?¡± II No!¡± This time, the soldiers of the Second Company didn¡¯t rehearse it, but they shouted in unison, loud and clear. Damn, facing off against the special forces! Just thinking about it gets me excited. While the reconnaissance soldiers often talk the talk, claiming they¡¯re not weaker than the special forces and even saying that the special forces learn too many diverse things and are constantly involved in this and that, in terms of physical fitness and some specific expertise, they might not be as capable. But it can¡¯t be denied that the special forces are an aspiration for many within the military. In fact, many people join the military because they watched special forces TV shows, wanted to become special forces themselves, and then impulsively enlisted. Although in the end, more than ninety percent of these people had their desire to become special forces dashed within the new recruit training and just wanted to raise pigs. But this is the reconnaissance company, and people who don¡¯t genuinely have a strong passion for military life wouldn¡¯t even come here. So, many of the people here have a special forces fantasy deep down inside. It¡¯s like a man¡¯s first love fantasy. Now, hearing that they¡¯ll get to face off against the special forces, whether they participated in the special forces selection and got eliminated or never participated at all, it makes their blood boil. Screw them. Those who got eliminated in the past are thinking about taking down one or more special forces soldiers, hoping they might get singled out for recognition, while those who never participated in the selection also want to make a name for themselves. Soldiers just love to compete. In fact, Wang Ye also had his fists clenched right now. Special forces! He probably won¡¯t become one in his lifetime. But the opportunity to face them, he¡¯s really looking forward to it. At this moment, Wang Ye recalled Black Fox from before. He wondered if he would be directly involved this time. If he is, Wang Ye really wants to give him a good beating. ¡°Very good!¡± Jiang Nan stood in front of everyone and spoke loudly once again, ¡°Maintain your enthusiasm. The specifics of this confrontation are uncertain, so starting today, everyone needs to stay prepared, especially those with injuries, get them healed quickly!¡± The injuries he mentioned were the bruises and such that resulted from yesterday¡¯s brawl in the quagmire. After saying this, Jiang Nan looked at An Ping. ¡°An Ping!¡± ¡°Here!¡± An Ping responded loudly. H In the coming days, First Platoon, make sure to go over all the reconnaissance skills and knowledge with Wang Ye. Regardless of how much Wang Ye can learn, at the very least, we want him to truly understand what it means to be a reconnaissance soldier, understand?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± An Ping replied, and then Jiang Nan shifted his gaze to Wang Ye. ¡°Wang Ye!¡± ¡°Here!¡± Wang Ye also responded loudly. Jiang Nan suddenly smiled, ¡°In the last confrontation, you performed really well. If you have the ability, this time, catch two reconnaissance soldiers for me.¡± Jiang Nan chuckled, ¡°If you really catch them, 1 think your company commander and the others won¡¯t bother about that incident where you used the anti-aircraft gun on them anymore!¡± ¡°Hehe!¡± Wang Ye chuckled awkwardly. He didn¡¯t promise anything about completing the mission, and we have no idea what this confrontation will be like. What¡¯s the guarantee for? Luckily, Jiang Nan said it like a joke. Although deep down, he really was looking forward to it. ¡°Alright, disband!¡± After Jiang Nan announced the disbandment, he turned and walked toward his office. However, even though he left, the others outside didn¡¯t disperse. The formation broke, but no one left. ¡°Damn, we¡¯re going to face the special forces this time. Do you think we¡¯ll run into the Monkey?¡± ¡°Probably Chen Yong, for sure. He was selected into the special forces just last year!¡± ¡°Hehe, we¡¯ll see when the time comes. Screw him!¡± ¡°Alright, stop boasting. Chen Yong is no pushover, and we absolutely can¡¯t underestimate them. The special forces are different from us; they have all sorts of equipment, and some things we¡¯ve probably never even heard of, let alone seen. Be careful of getting blindsided!¡± ¡°Indeed, but I wonder how this competition will be. I really hope it¡¯s just about physical fitness. Let¡¯s beat them!¡± ¡°You¡¯re overthinking it. This isn¡¯t a military competition. If it were, we¡¯d unleash Captain Wang, and they¡¯d all be crying for their dads!¡± Wang Ye, who was standing to the side, suddenly felt speechless. They were having a nice conversation, and then they dragged me into it for no reason. Watching the curious gazes from his comrades, Wang Ye smiled and said, ¡°Don¡¯t go spreading rumors. If someone from the other side hears this, I guarantee that at the start, we¡¯ll have dozens of special forces surrounding me!¡± ¡°Haha, take them down! Old Wang, you¡¯re the record-breaker in the military region. Are you afraid of them?¡± Wang Ye laughed, ¡°Not afraid, but like you guys said earlier, they have all sorts of advanced equipment, and we don¡¯t know much about them. If a few of them set a trap for me, I might not be able to handle it!¡± Wang Ye was speaking the truth. Despite his skills, he wasn¡¯t invincible. However, what Wang Ye didn¡¯t mention to them was that he might actually know more about the special forces¡¯ situation than they did. In this day and age, the weapons and equipment of special forces were classified information to the outside world. But for Wang Ye, a reincarnator, he had seen them countless times on TV, short videos, and elsewhere. He probably knew more about their situation than the reconnaissance soldiers next to him. Of course, knowing more didn¡¯t necessarily mean he could handle it now. It just meant that in the confrontation, his chances of survival might be slightly higher. After all, intelligence was also a crucial factor in determining the outcome of a battle. ¡°Alright, stop chatting. Let¡¯s go back and rest for a while. I¡¯m sure the platoon leader and the others will continue training when they come back!¡± After Jiang Nan left earlier, the platoon leader had followed him. They wanted to gather more precise information. ¡°Come on, let¡¯s start with the chicken!¡± After the morning dispersal, Wang Ye spent the entire morning studying military topography. Then, at around 1130, just before lunch, Wang Ye and his platoon were called out by their platoon leader. They went straight into a small forest on the side of the camp. Soon, someone brought several cages. One cage contained a live chicken, another held a few snakes, and there was yet another cage with several mice. In addition to these, Qiushuang and the others were currently being sent to the surrounding woods to find insects. Wilderness survival food training. On the first official training day when Wang Ye arrived here, he had eaten half-cooked beef for breakfast. Today, he was about to face an even more brutal test. Listening to the platoon leader¡¯s orders, to be honest, Wang Ye¡¯s legs felt like they were made of lead. Seriously, they were actually going to make him eat raw chicken, and they said it was going to be his lunch. ¡°What¡¯s the matter? Can¡¯t do it? You haven¡¯t killed a chicken before?¡± Wang Ye looked up at him and dryly replied, ¡°I haven¡¯t, indeed!¡± Of course, he hadn¡¯t. He wasn¡¯t a chef, and even in the most privileged circumstances of his life, not to mention this life, even in his previous life, he never had to kill a chicken to cook. At home, they always ate ready-made meals, and even when he occasionally cooked, he bought ready-made ingredients. ¡°Hehe, it¡¯s okay!¡± the platoon leader grinned. ¡°We¡¯re soldiers, frontline soldiers defending our motherland¡¯s borders. Just treat this like it¡¯s your enemy. Pull out your knife, and whether you want to decapitate it or slit its throat, just go ahead and butcher it. Of course, if you have a taste for the freshest meat, feel free to hold it down and carve off a piece to eat directly. 1 won¡¯t object!¡± The platoon leader¡¯s words made Wang Ye want to grab that chicken, feathers and all, and stuff it into his mouth. Only someone with a peculiar taste would want to eat something this fresh. It was quite exasperating. However, Wang Ye still drew his dagger. He knew very well that once he joined the reconnaissance unit, he couldn¡¯t escape this challenge. The half-cooked beef from before was just an introduction; this was the real deal. Of course, Wang Ye wasn¡¯t that timid. Even without the option to cheat, he was willing to go for it. After all, he had come this far. However, if he could cheat, Wang Ye would definitely choose to do so. He¡¯d rather go hungry for a meal than eat these things raw. ¡°Squawk, squawk, cluck, cluck¡­¡± Wang Ye reached into the cage, and the chicken started struggling as soon as he grabbed it. After pulling it out, Wang Ye began to mimic the process he remembered from his previous life when his mother used to slaughter chickens. He held onto the chicken¡¯s comb, making it raise its neck, and after plucking the feathers, he made a strong cut to let the blood flow¡­. Chapter 378 - Chapter 378: Cross-dressing, The Confrontation Begins Chapter 378: Cross-dressing, The Confrontation Begins Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Very well, come on, eat more; this is your lunch.¡± ¡°I believe you¡¯d rather have a few more pieces of chicken than fill up on snake meat, rat meat, or bugs, right?¡± As Wang Ye cut a piece of chicken and put it into his mouth, he smiled. Wang Ye didn¡¯t smile. Although the raw chicken went into his mouth, it was transferred to his personal space after he closed his mouth. But that meat had indeed come into contact with his tongue. The taste was quite something. The gaminess made Wang Ye feel a bit nauseous. ¡°Haha, Wang Ye, let me give you some advice, try some snake meat; the snakes we train are artificially bred, no parasites to worry about, and they¡¯re skinned and cleaned. It tastes better raw than chicken!¡± Behind them, the class leader, Ge Hui, burst into laughter. For seasoned soldiers, scenes like this were considered a reward. Every year when new recruits joined, they loved to see this kind of excitement. Watching the newbies¡¯ constipated expressions, and seeing them lying in misery after eating, they often found it particularly enjoyable. After all, the rain they had endured back in the day was now being passed down, and there were always people to endure it! This kind of psychological sensation, although a bit unusual, is a normal reaction for a person. However, to their disappointment, Wang Ye didn¡¯t vomit. Of course, Wang Ye hadn¡¯t eaten anything in the first place, so why would he vomit? In fact, if he were to open his mouth right now and show them his teeth, they could even see bits of sausage stuck in the gaps between his teeth. Wang Ye chewed and swallowed, but what he was actually eating were those small sausages he had bought and stored in his training space. He had thought about how to handle this discreet eating situation in advance. After all, he couldn¡¯t just magically transport large pieces of food directly into his mouth; his mouth wasn¡¯t that big. So Wang Ye had purchased some small sausages, removed the outer packaging, and thrown them into his training space. The purpose was to have them readily available to eat when needed. Now, his foresight was paying off. Using the sausages not only helped mask the taste of the raw chicken he had pretended to eat but also allowed him to appear to be chewing and swallowing without actually eating anything. ¡°Good!¡± Wang Ye ignored the few remaining guys behind him, nodded to the platoon leader, and continued cutting the chicken with his knife. After eating a few more pieces, Wang Ye moved on to the next challenge. Several small snakes were wriggling inside a cage. The platoon leader stood to the side, grinning, and said, ¡°Just reach in and grab one, one snake is enough, but of course, you can grab more if you like. However, 1 recommend grabbing the green one!¡± ¡°Why?¡± Wang Ye couldn¡¯t help but ask. ¡°Because green brings good vibes! Eating something of this color will make you feel happier!¡± It wasn¡¯t the platoon leader who said this, but Wang Gang who spoke up from behind. The task of catching bugs was assigned to the younger soldiers in the squad, while the rest continued to watch Wang Ye¡¯s lively performance. Wang Ye looked back at them with a somewhat speechless expression. But they ignored Wang Ye¡¯s expression and continued to have a good time. In fact, at this moment, the platoon leader beside him also chuckled and said, ¡°That¡¯s right, green brings good vibes, and it¡¯s more comfortable to eat!¡± Feeling somewhat helpless, Wang Ye looked back at the cage in front of him. At this moment, his hand clenched and then relaxed, and he hesitated to reach in. Damn it, even though he wasn¡¯t afraid of snakes anymore, there were still several snakes together inside that cage. If he reached in to grab one, would he get bitten by a snake? ¡°Go ahead, don¡¯t tell me you¡¯re scared!¡± the platoon leader spoke up again. ¡°I am really scared!¡± Wang Ye replied directly, looking at him. He wasn¡¯t a god; he could recognize the snakes inside. There were a total of five snakes, three non-venomous and two venomous. What if he reached in and got bitten by a venomous snake? ¡°Haha! There¡¯s no way around it, actually, you¡¯ve only been here for a short time and haven¡¯t experienced a real hellish training week yet. When you encounter and go through it, you¡¯ll know what it means to fear nothing!¡± the platoon leader laughed heartily. In truth, he had a lot of patience with Wang Ye, and his teaching style was completely different from how he treated others. In previous years during the new recruits¡¯ training for this project, there was no such smile. They maintained a serious demeanor throughout, giving orders in a commanding tone, and pushing them forcefully. But with Wang Ye, things were different. After all, Wang Ye¡¯s arrival was special, and he had the same insignia as the platoon leader, so he had been lighthearted throughout the training. Wang Ye looked at him and then turned to glance at the group of people behind him who were still smiling. With determination, Wang Ye slowly raised his hand and reached it towards the cage. After all, they wouldn¡¯t let him die in the military, so if he got bitten, he¡¯d deal with it! Wang Ye had mentally prepared himself for getting bitten, and in reality, these snakes were not holding back. As soon as Wang Ye reached in, the next second, he couldn¡¯t help but exclaim, quickly withdrawing his hand. Because he had indeed been bitten. In that moment, Wang Ye¡¯s heart was pounding intensely. It was the most terrifying moment since he joined the military. However, he quickly realized something. The hand he had inserted had saliva on it, but there were no bite marks, let alone any wounds. His heart was still racing, but at that moment, Wang Ye couldn¡¯t help but turn to look at the platoon leader beside him. ¡°Haha!¡± The platoon leader burst into laughter. ¡°No teeth?¡± Wang Ye asked in confusion. ¡°Yes! They¡¯ve all been defanged!¡± the platoon leader admitted with a suppressed laugh. ¡°Damn! You scared me!¡± Wang Ye¡¯s words were not a pretense; he had indeed been frightened a moment ago. But now, Wang Ye immediately raised his hand and reached in again. Several small snakes, still without venomous fangs, what difference did they have from eels? Soon, Wang Ye pulled out the green snake. ii In the original training outline, we were supposed to drink snake blood, but now we need to maintain our physical condition, so just eating the meat is fine!¡± The platoon leader¡¯s words made Wang Ye inwardly relieved. He was glad he didn¡¯t have to drink snake blood. He hadn¡¯t even tested whether liquids could be transferred to his personal space. And even if he could transfer it, what difference would it make once it was in his mouth? Without saying a word, Wang Ye began to prepare the snake. Later, he tried eating mice and the insects brought back by Luo Yong and the others one by one¡­ Of course, eating these wasn¡¯t the end of survival training. In fact, in wilderness survival, eating raw meat was usually a last resort. In the subsequent training, An Ping and others also took Wang Ye into the jungle to identify various plants. In real combat situations, plants were the top priority. Wild fruits and plant roots and stems were what people usually ate for survival. As for eating various raw meats, that only happened in dire circumstances. One task after another, Wang Ye didn¡¯t get a break. Over the next four days, An Ping and the others spared no effort in guiding Wang Ye through a wide range of training that reconnaissance soldiers needed, including setting up observation posts, radar surveillance, psychology, motorcycle and truck driving, and even makeup. With his exceptional memory, Wang Ye managed to learn many of these skills quite well after just one pass, and even for those he didn¡¯t fully master, he had a good grasp of the basics. However, while learning these skills, Wang Ye found himself deeply immersed in some of them. Some of them were difficult for him to accept, like eating raw snake and mouse meat. And then there was the makeup lesson he had in the afternoon. In his two lifetimes, he had never worn women¡¯s clothing before, but now, as a soldier in the military surrounded by male hormones, he found himself wearing a skirt with long flowing hair¡­ Thinking back on it now, Wang Ye felt a bit awkward. Fortunately, he was tall enough that they didn¡¯t make him wear high heels; otherwise, he would have felt even more uncomfortable. ¡°Hey, Wang Ye, are you asleep?¡± The dormitory lights had already been turned off, but suddenly, a voice came from the neighboring bunk. Wang Ye didn¡¯t respond. He pretended to be asleep. After all, they had just been discussing his cross-dressing, and if someone was starting a conversation now, it probably wasn¡¯t for a pleasant reason. ¡°Hehe, our Lieutenant Wang, don¡¯t be embarrassed. Honestly, Lieutenant Wang, you could make a living just with your looks! 1, Qiu Shuang, consider myself quite handsome, but compared to you, I feel inferior, especially with your cross-dressing today. Oh my, my heart rate even sped up at the time!¡± ¡°Come on, let¡¯s go find a place to spar with knives. If your heart rate is increasing, I¡¯ll help you calm down, I guarantee that your heart rate will slow down later!¡± Wang Ye sat up abruptly. That bastard, he couldn¡¯t stand it anymore. ¡°Pfft-!¡± ¡°Haha! ¡öI Laughter erupted in the dormitory. Qiu Shuang spoke again, ¡°Alright, alright, I can¡¯t compete with you!¡± ¡°Okay, stop teasing Wang Ye. You guys talk as if you¡¯ve never done anything like that before. Everyone, get some rest!¡± An Ping was also laughing, but the lights had been turned off, and he had to maintain discipline in the platoon. However, his words were of no use. Wang Gang was still chuckling. But despite the platoon leader¡¯s words, in the next moment¡­ ¡°Beep- Beep beep¡­¡± ¡°Damn!¡± ¡°Get up quickly!¡± In an instant, the laughter on everyone¡¯s faces in the dormitory vanished, and Wang Ye¡¯s previous frustration was no exception. When the emergency assembly signal sounded, there was no time to think about those previous conversations. ¡°Full gear, downstairs!¡± Downstairs, Jiang Nan¡¯s voice echoed. The response was the sound of footsteps and some clanking objects inside the dormitory. In less than three minutes, the entire platoon had gathered downstairs. ¡°Comrades, do you know why I¡¯m calling you?¡± Jiang Nan asked, and no one said a word, but the eyes of each reconnaissance soldier were wide open, filled with anticipation. Jiang Nan didn¡¯t keep them in suspense and shouted loudly, ¡°The day you¡¯ve all been waiting for has arrived.¡± As he looked around at everyone, he shouted again, ¡°Following orders from higher-ups, we will start a confrontation with the Special Forces tonight. You have five minutes to change into exercise gear and grab your preferred weapons!¡± ¡°Hurry¡­¡± At that moment, the three platoon leaders immediately gathered their respective soldiers. ¡°Damn, it¡¯s finally here. This time, I¡¯m definitely going to give it my all!¡± Qiu Shuang¡¯s excited voice could be heard from Wang Ye¡¯s side. And his words and demeanor represented the entire reconnaissance platoon at that moment. After Jiang Nan made the announcement, in reality, everyone had been talking about it for the past few days. Now that the moment had finally arrived, how could they not be excited? Everyone changed into their exercise gear, and Wang Ye once again grabbed his Type 05 rifle. At the same time, he had something else with him. A Type 89 grenade launcher. Well¡­ it was similar to the grenade launchers used by the Japanese in WWII. They wouldn¡¯t be using tanks against the Special Forces, so rocket launchers wouldn¡¯t be very effective, and mortars were heavier compared to this. But Wang Ye wanted some artillery firepower. So after playing with this thing during a previous training exercise, he couldn¡¯t help but become fond of it. It was lightweight, had a firing range of up to 800 meters, and most importantly, it had a 50mm caliber. Not all Special Forces soldiers were sharpshooters; didn¡¯t they like to use sniper rifles on TV? He was going to use this 50mm caliber weapon against them. Even though he didn¡¯t have a scope for it, he did have a targeting reticle. Moreover, this weapon used parabolic trajectory, so he could fire from behind cover as well.. Chapter 379 - Chapter 379: Survival Confrontation Chapter 379: Survival Confrontation Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Comrades, this time it¡¯s A Battalion taking the initiative to challenge us. Tell me, what is this?¡± Inside a remote military base nestled amidst overlapping mountains and ancient forests. At this moment, two Z-8 helicopters were parked nearby. Black Fox, standing in front of a group of soldiers who, despite their casual appearance, were no different from fully armed reconnaissance troops, had a stern expression as he addressed them. ¡°This is provocation, a serious provocation. We are the kings of land warfare, we are special forces, the elite among the elite, and now a subordinate reconnaissance platoon dares to challenge us. I don¡¯t know how you felt when you heard this news, but let me tell you how 1 felt. 1 felt like a slap to my face!¡± The soldiers in their distinctive uniforms, wearing the lightning sword armbands exclusive to special forces, remained silent. Black Fox squinted his eyes, his face darkening as he continued, ¡°Perhaps we¡¯ve been negligent in the past, too focused on training and executing missions, and neglected to take care of them. But this time!¡± Black Fox raised a finger, ¡°This time, 1 have only one request for you: instill fear in them, leave them with a lifelong psychological shadow they can never forget, and let other units know what the Mountain Leopards truly represent.¡± Do you have confidence?¡± ¡°Yes! Yes! Yes!¡± ¡°Very well, no more talking. Come up and collect your supplies now!¡± The special forces were in action, while Wang Ye and the others had already boarded the vehicle. They didn¡¯t have the same treatment as the special forces, nor did they ride in transport helicopters. At this moment, the entire platoon boarded vehicles and were immediately taken into the wilderness. It was around midnight when the vehicles finally came to a stop. ¡°This is an outdoor supply point of our division, and it seems to be guarded by your Iron Bones Hero Regiment. I¡¯ve been here once!¡± said Ge Hui, looking at Wang Ye while they disembarked. Wang Ye was slightly surprised. They had returned to the Iron Bones Hero Regiment¡¯s outdoor supply point? Unable to resist, he carefully surveyed his surroundings. Well, there didn¡¯t seem to be much here, just a playground in front of a row of buildings where everyone had parked, and there appeared to be a railway line behind. That was about it. Oh¡­ and a few soldiers, you could see a few of them sparsely standing in front of the row of buildings now! ¡°If you¡¯re here to goof off, this place is paradise, but if you want to be a good soldier, this place is hell,¡± whispered Qiu Shuang to Wang Ye at this moment. But before he could finish saying this, the sentry whistle sounded. ¡°Assemble!¡± The call came from the company commander. Earlier, when Wang Ye and his group boarded the vehicles, they were from the same company. However, after leaving the camp area, the other two companies and the female soldiers¡¯ squad joined them. Now, the entire battalion was assembled, with the company commander standing on the side, and the staff officer coming forward directly. ¡°Comrades, this time is a tremendous challenge. I don¡¯t know if what I¡¯m doing this time will have a psychological impact on you. After all, our opponents are the most elite forces in our group army. To challenge them, honestly, my most sincere thought for you all is not to lose too miserably!¡± The staff officer said this with a smile. As Wang Ye watched him, he couldn¡¯t help but inwardly despise him. ¡°The heart to play tactics is really dirty,¡± Wang Ye muttered to himself internally. This statement was practically engraved with the words ¡°provocation¡± on his face. They were all reconnaissance soldiers, all young people, and soldiers who had undergone the kind of training that made them refuse to give up. The more he said like this, the less they would be willing to accept it. In fact, Wang Ye could hear the sound of grinding teeth from some people nearby. The army is actually quite straightforward, a group of young men who joined the army at the age of eighteen or nineteen, just out of school and not exposed to the complexities of the outside world. While many may have seen through this simple tactic of provocation, seeing through it doesn¡¯t mean they won¡¯t fall for it. The staff officer restrained his smile and continued, ¡°Of course, even though 1 feel that your chances of winning are slim, challenging them was my initiative. Even if we lose, we must show the spirit of our A Division Reconnaissance Company.¡± Having said that, the staff officer didn¡¯t waste any more time. He glanced at the company commander on the side, and the company commander immediately stepped forward while waving his hand. Immediately, the logistics personnel who had come with the vehicles began unloading some boxes. They started distributing items right away. The first item was a small package. The company commander exclaimed, ¡°This is an emergency kit. Inside, there are two compressed biscuits, a small bottle of clean water, and some emergency medical supplies. But this is something you should only use as a last resort, and using it means you¡¯ve been eliminated.¡± Each person received a small emergency kit. Wang Ye wasn¡¯t surprised by this. Soon, more items were distributed. A signal flare and a map. However, each person received a signal flare, but not everyone received a map. The company commander explained, ¡°The signal flare is for use during the exercise. If you want to withdraw, or if you capture an enemy, you can detonate their signal flare to help them withdraw. As for the map, in this confrontation, the military has placed one hundred markers in a large area behind us. Each map corresponds to a marker location. Each male soldier¡¯s platoon has thirty maps, while the female soldiers have ten!¡± This distribution wasn¡¯t about favoring male soldiers over female soldiers; it was because the female soldiers¡¯ squad was small, roughly the size of a platoon, and they wouldn¡¯t be able to guard more maps if they had more. The company commander spoke again, ¡°In this confrontation, we will use a survival mode of operation. Both sides will conduct small team operations in the jungle without food for five days. Each of our teams cannot exceed five members, and the opposing teams will not have more than three members.¡± The company commander¡¯s words elicited a slight hum of discontent from some people. Some felt that the higher-ups in the exercise department seemed to be looking down on them. Why should we have five members while they only have three? However, Wang Ye¡¯s focus wasn¡¯t on this. He was surprised by this survival mode of operation. Could it really be played like this? At this moment, Wang Ye was extremely grateful for having his own pocket dimension. If he didn¡¯t have that, he would have had to survive for five days by eating grass, bark, and wild fruits. But soon, Wang Ye had another headache. This time it was a team-based mode of operation, and what about his comrades beside him? It was a bit of a headache! Wang Ye turned slightly and looked at his comrades on his left and right. Soon, he noticed that when he looked at them, there was hardly any change in their expressions. Mostly because they had gotten used to it. Reconnaissance soldiers undergo survival training. It typically lasts a minimum of three days and can extend up to seven days, where they are thrown into the jungle to fend for themselves, so it¡¯s a normal part of their training. Unlike Wang Ye, who had arrived recently and hadn¡¯t participated in this kind of training. Ahead, the company commander was still speaking. ¡°Special forces don¡¯t have maps, but they can steal your maps or your markers. So, this challenge is very tough, and the ultimate outcome will be determined five days later based on the markers held by both sides.¡± The rules, up to this point, weren¡¯t overly complex. In general, it was about entering the jungle, obtaining markers, and keeping them for five days. However, the difficulty was undoubtedly high. Over five days, with no food, they had to constantly guard against special forces¡¯ ambushes. Of course, reconnaissance soldiers could also counter-ambush special forces. Soon, the entire battalion dispersed, and the company commanders began assigning specific tasks. ¡°Luan Yiming, Feng Yuan¡­ you four together!¡± Jiangnan handed them a map. Then he continued to call out names. The second company, including the entire company and the cooking team, totaled 121 people. There were three maps in total, just enough for 29 groups of four-person teams and one group of five. However, something surprising happened as names were called out one by one, leaving Wang Ye puzzled. Everyone in the first platoon was assigned to a group. But he was overlooked. It wasn¡¯t until the end that Wang Ye found out where he was assigned. He was left with Jiangnan. Jiangnan, the clerical staff, the head of the cooking team, and his four-person team. ¡°What are you looking at? Taking care of you, otherwise, with your limited skills, you¡¯d starve in five days,¡± Jiangnan said without curiosity as he turned to look at Wang Ye, who had been staring at him. ¡°Hehe, thanks, Captain!¡± Wang Ye thanked him with his mouth, but internally, he muttered, ¡°You can¡¯t starve me even if you tried!¡± Honestly, at this moment, Wang Ye was actually relieved. If he were to team up with the first platoon, he might not even have the heart to sneak food from his personal space while everyone else was eating grass. But now, with Jiangnan, and especially since he didn¡¯t know the other two in their group well, he was prepared to be less restrained. ¡°You three can eat grass roots, I¡¯ll have roasted chicken and sausages from my personal space¡­¡± Soon, the entire company¡¯s grouping was complete, and the staff officer didn¡¯t gather everyone but shouted, ¡°It¡¯s about time, now that you¡¯re in your groups, head into the mountains. Remember, don¡¯t make me look too bad!¡± With that, the entire reconnaissance company started moving. Wang Ye followed Jiangnan. Of course, now the other soldiers also followed their respective platoon leaders. They hadn¡¯t split up yet before entering the mountains. However, once in the mountains, they each started moving in the direction indicated on their assigned maps. ¡°A bunch of lunatics, running around for excitement in the middle of the night!¡± Over by the barracks at this wilderness supply point, a few soldiers were watching the large group heading into the mountains and couldn¡¯t help but make such comments. ¡°Yeah, they¡¯ve got us up in the middle of the night too. They¡¯re all just too idle. Listen to this, they¡¯re even doing wilderness survival combat, five days! It¡¯s insane, not eating for five days, they¡¯ll starve!¡± ¡°Haha, they¡¯re definitely crazy, who in their right mind becomes a reconnaissance soldier? Alright, they¡¯re gone, let¡¯s go over and ask the officers on that side if they still need us to do anything. If not, let¡¯s rest!¡± They were the stationed troops here. They were also soldiers from a small and distant unit. If Wang Ye had taken a closer look when he approached this area just now, he would have probably noticed that there was actually someone he knew here. However, Wang Ye had already entered the mountains at this point.. Chapter 380 - Chapter 380: Shameless People Are Invincible Chapter 380: Shameless People Are Invincible Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Haha, Old Xue, it¡¯s been a while since we last met!¡± On a higher hill in the exercise combat area to the north, the Chief of Staff arrived here by helicopter shortly after Wang Ye and his team entered the mountains. As soon as he got off the helicopter, he saw a figure standing in front of a row of tents over there. The Chief of Staff immediately walked over with a hearty laugh. ¡°Is it just you who came over?¡± The soldier known as Old Xue smiled slightly and replied. In terms of military rank, Old Xue actually outranked the Chief of Staff, but they were old comrades, so their conversation was quite casual. As the Chief of Staff approached, he heard Old Xue¡¯s remark and couldn¡¯t help but look somewhat helpless. ¡°Well, there¡¯s no choice. They¡¯re afraid of losing face, so they could only send me, the troublemaker!¡± Old Xue chuckled and said, ¡°You¡¯re making a retreat sound like an advance! If we end up in trouble this time, your words will haunt me forever!¡± The Chief of Staff shook his head, saying, ¡°No way, no way. You guys are the tough guys, even tigers fear you. The outcome is already determined. 1 just wanted to let my young troops see the world!¡± Here is the command center for this exercise confrontation. The person in front of us, Old Xue, is the captain of the special forces. Listening to the Chief of Staff¡¯s words, he smiled and said, ¡°You¡¯re quite clever, but I¡¯ve known that about you!¡± After saying this, he turned around and walked into the tent behind him with a smile. The Chief of Staff immediately followed with a hearty laugh. Indeed, as he had just said, the Chief of Staff was playing some mind games. He was saying this now so that if they ended up losing, it would seem like it was expected. If they did lose, he wouldn¡¯t be in a good mood when he returned to the reconnaissance camp, and he might even push the soldiers to their limits during training. But at least in front of this old comrade, he had said what he did, and he wouldn¡¯t lose face. However, if they happened to win by some stroke of luck, he would be in high spirits, but it would be a blow to the special forces¡¯ reputation. Nevertheless, these were just the Chief of Staff¡¯s thoughts. He didn¡¯t mind if someone saw through them. Entering the tent, it was just like during the previous exercise confrontation, with many screens. In this day and age, satellite communication had long been used in the military, although various technologies were not yet mature. The concept of a digitized battlefield and the initial stages of information warfare were still developing. However, exercise operations were not wars of information warfare. Image monitoring and audio transmission were simply to help the exercise command center have a clear understanding of the conditions of the soldiers participating in the exercise and the situation on the exercise field. No one intentionally interfered or caused disruptions. As an exercise device, it was still functional. ¡°Everyone, be careful. The first ten teams, you must head to the beacon location immediately. The rest, continue at full speed until two o¡¯clock, but once it¡¯s two o¡¯clock, no need to be overly ambitious; you must immediately conceal yourselves and take a break, understood?¡± Just as they entered the mountains, while everyone was still relatively close together, Jiang Nan used his individual radio to give orders to everyone. This was because the company commander had just told them not to worry about the special forces ambushing them ahead. Both sides entered the area at about the same time, but the special forces came from the opposite side of the jungle. This information was crucial. Based on this situation and estimated distances on the map, they knew that it would take at least two hours for both sides to roughly meet. So Jiang Nan set two hours as the standard. The first ten teams ahead were the ones he had selected, and their maps were closer to their current position, which he estimated they could reach the marked points in two hours. So his requirement for them was to retrieve the beacon first. As for the other twenty maps, those beacon locations were not reachable in his two-hour estimation. So he ordered everyone to conceal themselves and take a break when the time came. In essence, it was an ambush followed by rest. During night marches, if the reconnaissance team calculated the distance and ambushed at the designated time, continuing to march recklessly could lead to a high likelihood of encountering danger. Listening to these words, Wang Ye surveyed his surroundings. The night vision goggles were put down, and even in the jungle, visibility was not an issue at night. Currently, the four-person team led by Wang Ye consisted of Wang Ye at the front, the cook behind him, followed by Jiang Nan and the clerk. There was no need to worry about encountering people at the moment, and there was no need to advance in a state of alertness. However, at this moment, Wang Ye, who was walking at the front, couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of helplessness. He felt that this mission might be a bit difficult. Within the team, aside from the platoon leader, Jiang Nan had participated in training, but his training volume couldn¡¯t compare to that of the soldiers. As for the cook and the clerk, it was even more challenging. These were three goof-offs! He, a reconnaissance soldier with less than a month of experience, was leading this team, and he wondered if they could make it through these five days. But worrying now was of no use. He gathered his spirits and walked ahead when suddenly¡­ ¡°Stop! There are some ground cherries over here!¡± The team had been walking for about twenty minutes when the cook, who was behind them, suddenly crouched down and spoke. Wang Ye was a bit puzzled. Ground cherries? What were those? However, Wang Ye soon figured out what they were. They were a type of small wild fruit by the side of the road, and he had just seen them. He didn¡¯t recognize them, and when An Ping and the others taught Wang Ye how to identify edible things in the jungle, they hadn¡¯t mentioned this. ¡°Quick, pick some.¡± Jiang Nan gave the order. This time, aside from a canteen of water and the compressed biscuits in their emergency kits, they had no other food with them.. Chapter 381 - Chapter 381: Shameless People Are Invincible Chapter 381: Shameless People Are Invincible Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Kight now, we can¡¯t afford to miss these wild fruits,¡± Jiang Nan remarked. Hearing his words, Wang Ye also squatted down. At the moment, there was no need to worry about encountering special forces, so the four of them started picking the fruits together. ¡°They¡¯re quite tasty!¡±¡® Wang Ye was curious about the taste of these fruits. When he saw that the squad leader from the cookhouse had already eaten a few, he casually popped one into his mouth. The sweet and sour taste was indeed delightful. ¡°This is a good thing, it¡¯s a kind of medicinal herb. Wild ones like these are very expensive if you try to sell them by the pound!¡± The cookhouse squad leader continued to pick and eat while his voice carried a hint of laughter. ¡°Don¡¯t just eat, pick them all and save some for later!¡¯1 Jiang Nan¡¯s voice rang out again. ¡°Okay!¡± ¡°Yes!¡± ¡°Got it!¡± Wang Ye and the other two quickly agreed. At this moment, Wang Ye felt like he was in a survival situation, and even without his portable storage space, surviving in the vast Western Mountains shouldn¡¯t be too difficult. In such a short time, they had already encountered so many delicious wild fruits. In just a few minutes, Wang Ye had picked at least half a pound, and both of his pockets were now bulging. Leaving aside other considerations, these fruits would definitely provide a satisfying meal. And not only would they satisfy hunger, but they would also quench their thirst. After picking enough fruits, the four of them resumed their journey. As they walked, Wang Ye occasionally popped a few fruits into his mouth. It was already half-past midnight, and they hadn¡¯t eaten anything since rhe middle of the night. Wang Ye was actually feeling hungry. However, because his individual communication device had been kept on, the sound of Wang Ye eating was heard by the other three. ¡°Wang Ye, eat a little less. This is wilderness survival, not a vacation. Save some for later!¡± Jiang Nan advised. ¡°Okay!¡± Wang Ye immediately stopped eating. In fact, he had also noticed that the other three hadn¡¯t eaten much, mainly because Wang Ye felt the pressure of not having any food reserves. Walking intermittently at night made their progress slow. Even though they had a map, it was challenging to discern the terrain at night, especially considering the map Wang Ye had just seen. It was a topographical map with only a small red dot, and there were no cardinal directions marked on it. Of course, for a reconnaissance soldier, there were many ways to determine directions themselves. Wang Ye was now proficient in this. He could determine directions based on the sun, the moon, the stars, as well as various plants¡¯ growth patterns and even the annual rings of trees. Direction-finding was not an issue. The biggest problem now was that even with night vision goggles, the visual range and clarity at night made it difficult to compare with the map. They had to proceed slowly while searching. At exactly two o¡¯clock in the morning, Jiang Nan called a halt. ¡°We¡¯re here. Wang Ye, come with me and check the surrounding traps and snares!¡± After informing Wang Ye, he turned to the two clerks and said, ¡°You two go a bit ahead and find a suitable camping spot!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± The three of them responded. ¡°Oh, here you are! ¡± In the exercise command post, the chief of staff was lying in a chair, and he opened his eyes to see the Special Forces battalion commander walking in with a smile. ¡°It¡¯s about time, you haven¡¯t rested at all, have you?¡± In fact, the two of them hadn¡¯t been watching for long. After a brief glance, Captain Xue had gone to rest in a nearby tent. While the chief of staff hadn¡¯t left, he had set up a recliner and closed his eyes to rest. After all, there had been nothing interesting to see in rhe first two hours. Now, hearing Captain Xue speak, the chief of staff chuckled, ¡°Indeed! I¡¯m afraid of losing too miserably, so I can¡¯t sleep!¡± This remark earned him some disdainful looks from the other staff members in the tent. Just a while ago, someone had been practically drooling in their sleep. He couldn¡¯t sleep? He had only woken up a mere two or three minutes before the Special Forces battalion commander. Of course, given that the chief of staff was a senior officer, they dared not criticize him openly. ¡°Has anyone encountered them?¡± Captain Xue didn¡¯t engage in further conversation with the chief of staff and turned to the staff members nearby. ¡°Reporting, sir, not yet!¡± ¡°Okay.¡± He nodded and didn¡¯t press any further. He continued to focus on the screen. ¡°Old Xue, what do you say about our battle casualties tonight? How about we bet on it to stay awake until six? I bet one to one. If 1 lose, I¡¯ll know how many bottles of good wine you¡¯ve hidden for your wedding¡­¡± ¡°You¡¯re quite the addict!¡± Captain Xue didn¡¯t refuse, but he chuckled at the suggestion. After laughing, he added, ¡°Betting is fine, but what are you offering as a wager?¡± One to one, Captain Xue was willing to bet his life. After all, if he lacked this confidence, how could he be the commander of the Special Forces battalion? ¡°How about five of my best soldiers? You can pick any of my soldiers!¡± ¡°Get lost!¡± Captain Xue s face darkened immediately. This guy wasn¡¯t empty-handed; he was completely shameless. What did he mean by offering five good soldiers? Whether or not I want them is another matter! In a year, their reconnaissance company could barely produce two good soldiers, and now he¡¯s offering me five¡­ Really shameless, utterly shameless. ¡°Hehe, then if 1 lose, 1¡¯11 buy a few roast ducks,¡± rhe chief of staff continued, and this remark made the corners of the mouths of the others in the tent twitch. They wanted to say, ¡°Are you buying roast ducks, or will Captain Xue end up providing the wine in the end?¡± ¡°Get lost, I¡¯m not betting with you!¡± Captain Xue flatly refused. This guy has been eyeing my wine for quite some time, and the worst part is that he¡¯s not even willing to bet a single penny. So unfair. The chief of staff wanted to say something more, but the next moment, his expression changed, and he immediately fell silent. Because on the screen in front of him, from the perspectives of several special forces soldiers, they all roughly opened their backpacks at almost the same time and pulled out something. This something instantly killed any desire for joking. ¡°What is that?¡± The chief of staff had a suspicion, but he wasn¡¯t sure, so he asked Captain Xue. ¡°Good stuff. Do we still want to bet? One to one? No, let¡¯s make it one to two. If I lose, I¡¯ll give you my wine, and if you lose, you¡¯ll buy two bottles of Maotai for me this year!¡± Captain Xue chuckled. But while he laughed, the chief of staff didn¡¯t. He looked at Captain Xue seriously and said, ¡°One to five. If 1 lose, I¡¯ll buy Maotai, but if you lose, 1 don¡¯t want your wine. You give me five of those things!¡± ¡°You¡¯re shameless! ¡± Captain Xue was speechless. ¡°How about one to four, then? If you lose, just give me one!¡± The chief of staff was persistent. Captain Xue looked at him and reluctantly said, ¡°Alright, stop thinking about these things. This is experimental equipment issued to special forces; it¡¯s not in regular service yet. Besides, it¡¯s nothing special, and you guys have similar equipment anyway!¡± ¡°Can it be the same?¡± The chief of staff raised his voice. At this point, he was really sure. This is the very thing he had been thinking about. A single soldier¡¯s thermal imaging night vision device! What a fantastic piece of equipment! He had heard about the development of this technology a few years ago and had even seen a foreign version of it. However, due to technology restrictions and foreign embargoes, this equipment hadn¡¯t made its way into the Chinese military until now. He couldn¡¯t believe his eyes that he was seeing it today. He was extremely envious and wanted it badly. However, Captain Xue had absolutely no intention of giving him a chance, which frustrated him. Of course, amid his frustration, he also secretly felt relieved. He was glad he hadn¡¯t boasted about it when he first arrived! That sly guy, hiding it all this time. He hadn¡¯t seen any of the special forces soldiers using this equipment when he first entered. It was only now, with the liming carefully chosen, that they revealed it. Clearly, they had ulterior motives! Cursing Captain Xue silently in his heart, he couldn¡¯t help but feel annoyed.. Chapter 382 - Chapter 382: The Company Commander Who Couldnt Even Survive Past Midnight Under Attack Chapter 382: The Company Commander Who Couldn¡¯t Even Survive Past Midnight Under Attack Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Lieutenant, do you think the special forces have thermal imaging devices?¡± Wang Ye had just set up an anti-infantry exercise landmine and glanced around the jungle. Suddenly, he whispered through his earpiece. He couldn¡¯t help it anymore. In fact, Wang Ye had this concern as soon as they entered the jungle. After all, it was nighttime, and even though he and his team had night vision goggles. But their night vision goggles were only low-light ones. Wang Ye knew that in this world, there was another type of thermal imaging night vision goggles. Even before Wang Ye¡¯s rebirth, thermal imaging scopes for sniper rifles had already been widely adopted by various countries. In this situation, fighting with the most mysterious special forces in the middle of the night, Wang Ye would be strange if he didn¡¯t have this worry. ¡°Huh? Why are you asking about this?¡± On the other side, Jiang Nan was also setting up traps. When he heard Wang Ye¡¯s words, he responded. The next moment, without waiting for Wang Ye to speak, a voice in Chinese came through the earpiece, ¡°There must be thermal imaging, but it shouldn¡¯t be possible to bring them here. Our military¡¯s thermal imaging is mostly airborne or vehicle-mounted. The one you¡¯re talking about is probably seen online or in foreign movies, right? We don¡¯t really have that kind of stuff!¡± As the document officer of the reconnaissance unit, he also served as the company¡¯s quartermaster and had a say in military equipment. But Wang Ye naturally knew what he was saying. Mobile vehicle-mounted thermal imaging devices were available even in the Iron Bones Hero Regiment, and the training program even included anti-infrared training. But what Wang Ye was worried about was not this. Wang Ye continued, ¡°No, I¡¯ve seen introductions online. It seems like this thing is no longer rare overseas, even if our army hasn¡¯t widely adopted it, but it shouldn¡¯t be difficult to issue it to small units like special forces, right?¡± ¡°It¡¯s true, it shouldn¡¯t be difficult, but I don¡¯t think they have it. At least, I haven¡¯t seen them use it in my previous encounters with them,¡± Jiang Nan¡¯s voice came through. But then Jiang Nan added, ¡°However, Wang Ye, what you said makes sense. When facing special forces, we should tactically overestimate our opponent. Whether they have it or not, let¡¯s prepare as if they do.¡± ¡°How do we prepare? If they can carry thermal imaging individually, 1 don¡¯t think we can defend against it right now!¡± The head of the cooking squad also chimed in. ¡°Build simple tents according to anti-infrared standards and hide when on duty, find a good hiding spot!¡± Wang Ye responded. This was a question that Wang Ye hadn¡¯t brought up initially, and he wouldn¡¯t have thought much about it, but now that he mentioned it, they had to take precautions. It was like on a dark night when no one was telling ghost stories; you wouldn¡¯t think about ghosts, but if someone mentioned it, you¡¯d feel like there might be a ghost lurking around. However, they didn¡¯t have equipment specifically designed to counter infrared detection for individual soldiers. Even though they all knew other methods to counter infrared, like covering their bodies in wet mud or diving underwater, it wasn¡¯t practical for the current situation. This confrontation would last for five days, not just five hours. Being covered in wet mud and constantly reapplying it wasn¡¯t feasible. Perhaps, in the end, the special forces won¡¯t even need to take action. They might be eliminated due to hypothermia on their own. So, the only available option now was to construct simple tents with care, following anti-infrared standards. When on alert, each soldier would have to find their own cover as best they could. After a little over ten minutes, the traps and landmines around them were set up. Their numbers weren¡¯t large, totaling only six. At the same time, the simple tents on the other side were also erected. In fact, they had set up a simple sleeping space in a location slightly downhill, with wooden beams laid almost flat. They had covered it with soil and vegetation both on top and around it. Once a person crawled inside, even if there were thermal imaging devices, both ends were camouflaged with raised mounds of earth. After this kind of concealment, it was almost impossible for a person sleeping inside to be detected. Of course, those who were on sentry duty didn¡¯t have the same conditions. Currently, Wang Ye and Jiang Nan were on the first shift. Jiang Nan was hidden in a depression in the red mud rock about twenty meters away, while Wang Ye had climbed up a tree. It was challenging because there were too many mosquitoes. Even though they had applied some mosquito repellent juice on their bodies, they still got bitten occasionally. Wang Ye had to grit his teeth, scratch himself from time to time, and consider these mosquito bites as a kind of invigorating tonic to stay alert. ¡°Black Cat, Black Cat¡­please respond!¡± ¡°Received, go ahead!¡± ¡°I¡¯ve detected a heat source here¡­¡± In the early hours of the morning, while Wang Ye was still up in the tree battling mosquitoes, he didn¡¯t notice that about seventy to eighty meters in front of them, there was a bastard lying low. Their situation was different from Wang Ye and the others who were cautious about encountering ambushes by special forces during their nighttime movement. The special forces were acting more confidently at night because of their thermal imaging devices. They had been actively searching for the reconnaissance team from Battalion A. In fact, their tactics for this engagement were a practical test of using thermal imaging to counter the enemy at night. So, their most basic tactic for this confrontation was to lay low during the day and strike the enemy at night using their equipment advantage. Don¡¯t talk about fairness; special forces, and even reconnaissance soldiers, never cared about that. Whether it was special forces or reconnaissance troops, they would always choose to ambush if possible and would never engage in a head-on fight if they could avoid it. However, at this moment, he only spotted Jiang Nan, who was partially exposed in the red rock, with a bit of his body visible. Honestly, if it weren¡¯t for the thermal imaging, with Jiang Nan¡¯s positioning and the minor camouflage he had applied, like inserting branches in front and arranging some grass, it would have been impossible for them to spot him using ordinary night vision goggles when looking from this angle. However, with the thermal imaging they were using now, a quick glance revealed Jiang Nan, making him stand out like a light bulb in their field of vision. But it was only Jiang Nan who was exposed. As for Wang Ye, he had chosen a tree with dense foliage, and there were also several other trees nearby. Moreover, he had climbed relatively high. To spot Wang Ye, someone would have to come within twenty to thirty meters of his position and look up at the tree to see through the leaves. In the current situation, with a distance of seventy to eighty meters and multiple trees blocking the line of sight, it completely shielded the heat source from being visible. ¡°Report the specific location, wait for Bat and me to come together!¡± This special forces team consisted of three members, but at the moment, they only had one handheld thermal imaging device. The other two were relying on regular night vision equipment to search for any traces of Battalion A soldiers passing through the jungle. However, since they had directly detected enemy activity, they needed to regroup and figure out their next move. Seven to eight minutes later, to the north of Wang Ye¡¯s location, the three special forces members converged. They lay on the ground, and the other two took turns using the thermal imaging device to observe. Then, the three of them huddled behind a mound of dirt and began to discuss quietly. ¡°There can¡¯t be just one. This team is highly alert! There must be others hiding. Should we get closer and conduct a more thorough search?¡± ¡°There are definitely more people, but we can¡¯t get too close. This team seems to have some skills. Be careful; they might have set traps or laid mines in the area.¡± ¡°Laid mines¡± referred to digging pits or setting up booby traps in the area. After all, reconnaissance soldiers were not rookies; many of them had been part of the reconnaissance units themselves, so they were well aware of the tactics used by reconnaissance units. ¡°Alright, Owl, you and Bat go find a sniper position over there, make sure you can take out his location with a single shot. I¡¯ll stay here. When you eliminate him, don¡¯t use a suppressor. Use the gunshot to make them come out on their own, and then we¡¯ll call them out one by one!¡± ¡°OK!¡± Both special forces and reconnaissance soldiers were proficient in silent infiltration and enemy elimination, but with the advantage of their equipment in this situation, they felt it wasn¡¯t necessary to go that route. One reason was that this squad was clearly resting, and they were concerned about the possibility of reconnaissance soldiers setting up traps or mines in the vicinity, which could result in unexpected accidents when approaching. On the other hand, they had only spotted one person so far, and the situation of the others was unknown. Approaching them recklessly could lead to trouble. Besides, at night, they weren¡¯t worried about the enemy receiving reinforcements, and they had no concerns about the enemy escaping. A few more minutes passed, and even though Wang Ye had been bitten by mosquitoes continuously, he remained lying on the tree trunk, battling drowsiness. It was past three in the morning, and this hour was particularly challenging. The waves of drowsiness came one after another, making it difficult to resist. But¡­ ¡°Bang!¡± A sharp gunshot suddenly rang out not far away. At that moment, Wang Ye jolted, and his whole body nearly rolled off the tree trunk. Quickly clutching onto the tree, Wang Ye whispered through his earpiece, ¡°Not good, enemy attack.¡± In fact, not only Wang Ye, but also Jiang Nan on the other side, who had been drowsy, suddenly shook. The next second, his face turned extremely pale. He felt like he was on fire. ¡°What¡¯s going on! H ¡°Enemy attack!¡± Over the earpiece, the document officer and the head of the cooking squad were also startled awake by the gunshot. ¡°I¡¯m done!¡± Jiang Nan¡¯s weak voice came through. He was now sitting there, looking utterly powerless and desperate. Just as the five-day challenge had begun, he, the company commander, hadn¡¯t even finished the first half of the night, and it was already over for him. ¡°Company Commander!¡± The document officer quickly emerged from the tent and swiftly crouched behind a nearby big tree. The direction of the gunshot was quite clear, and even the approximate distance could be deduced. So, after crawling out, he glanced back at Jiang Nan¡¯s position and then quickly used his night vision-equipped eyes to scan in the direction of the gunshot, searching for the enemy¡¯s situation. He didn¡¯t know that his actions just now, when he got up, and his current position behind the tree were crystal clear in the thermal imaging of others. Although the tree trunk couldn¡¯t be penetrated in thermal imaging, some parts of the body exposed on both sides of the tree trunk were clearly visible in terms of heat. ¡°They¡¯re out¡­ one, oh no, there¡¯s another one!¡± The Owl, holding the thermal imaging device, whispered with a smile. Beside him, the Bat was still aiming with his sniper rifle. The sniper rifle¡¯s scope didn¡¯t have thermal imaging, but it didn¡¯t need it. The scope of the sniper rifle had low-light night vision capabilities, and the thermal imaging was only used to locate the target. ¡°Bang, bang!¡± Two consecutive gunshots came from another direction. This was the original position where the remaining Black Cat had fired. He was holding a Type 95 rifle, and now two gunshots had sounded. The document officer, who had taken cover behind a tree and avoided the sniper¡¯s line of sight, was directly exposed to the gunfire. ¡°Be careful!¡± Up in the tree, Wang Ye whispered through his earpiece. He had just been about to climb down, but at this moment, he hastily pulled himself back. ¡°Wang Ye, don¡¯t come down!¡± Almost simultaneously, the head of the cooking squad, who had just come out of the tent and was crouching beside it, using the tent and a small mound of dirt as cover, urgently whispered through his earpiece to warn Wang Ye. ¡°I know!¡± At this moment, Wang Ye¡¯s heart was pounding. They were under attack. The directions of the two gunshots were very clear, forming a 45-degree angle. If he climbed down now, there was a high chance of death because he couldn¡¯t simultaneously evade the attacks from both directions in his current position.. Chapter 383 - Chapter 383: Chief of Staffs Bold Wish Chapter 383: Chief of Staff¡¯s Bold Wish Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°What should we do? In that moment, Wang Ye¡¯s brain was running at full speed. At this point, Wang Ye was still unaware that the other party had thermal imaging. He thought the other person simply had exceptional eyesight and had spotted Jiang Nan. However, no matter what, his current position was definitely not a good place to directly descend. ¡°Wang Ye, remember, don¡¯t make a sound. After radio silence, hide in the tree. Our backpacks are all hidden under the tent. They won¡¯t be able to tell how many of us there are if they come over to check. I¡¯ll play along with them, and if I¡¯m gone, don¡¯t move either. When they come to look for the map, you can give them a surprise, alright?¡± In his earpiece, the squad leader of the cooking team crouched beside the makeshift tent whispered to Wang Ye in a very low voice through the communicator. ¡°Alright!¡± Wang Ye readily agreed, then immediately followed his instructions and silenced the radio. There was no other way; he might not be able to pass this level. But no matter what, nabbing one of them was a win. *Crack!* A smoke bomb was thrown towards where the documents were. Soon, a large amount of smoke billowed out. This was the smoke bomb thrown by the cooking team leader. He was a true veteran, one of the third batch. Although he belonged to the cooking team, he wasn¡¯t your average mess cook in the reconnaissance unit. At the moment, whether it was the tactical arrangement he instructed Wang Ye or his own tactical action plan, he executed them perfectly. Before getting into the fight, he sealed a cigarette. ¡°Hehe, he even sealed a cigarette. Seems like there¡¯s something, but not much!¡± the owl chuckled lightly. Thermal imaging wasn¡¯t something these smoke grenades in their current equipment could block. In this day and age, there were specialized smoke grenades developed for thermal imaging. When thrown, they emitted heat, which could obscure the heat signature of a human body. However, such items were only available in limited quantities and hadn¡¯t been issued to regular units. ¡°Let me see!¡± Beside him, Bat, holding a sniper rifle, spoke up. These smoke grenades couldn¡¯t block thermal imaging, but they could obstruct the field of view of night vision goggles. ¡°Alright!¡± Switching to thermal imaging, Bat watched the silhouette of the cooking team leader in the smoke. As he saw him crouch next to the documents, he smiled. Setting down the thermal imaging, he adjusted the sniper rifle based on memory. *Crack!* A gunshot rang out. Just after sealing the cigarette and running to the side of the documents, preparing to search the body and take the smoke grenade from the documents, and then using the smoke to cover his retreat after circling around to confront the cooking team leader, the cooking team leader froze in the smoke. ¡°Damn, that¡¯s cheating, shooting a person inside the smoke with a single shot!¡± At this moment, in the smoke, the documents erupted with a furious roar. Because he had witnessed smoke rising above the cooking team leader¡¯s head right in front of him. It was too unbelievable, a sniper rifle shot through the smoke, and just one shot. Was this a lucky shot? If it was, then there were way too many lucky shots. In the tree, Wang Ye clenched his fist. ¡°We¡¯re in trouble, it¡¯s definitely thermal imaging!¡± At this moment, Wang Ye was sure the other side had this technology. Otherwise, shooting through smoke with such precision was too unbelievable. They must have locked onto the position, clearly seen where the cooking team leader was, to be so accurate. ¡°This is getting difficult!¡± Wang Ye felt a bit helpless inside. But at this moment, he wasn¡¯t even sure how many people they were dealing with. Pulling out his harness, Wang Ye tied one end to the tree trunk and held the other end in his hand. Wang Ye¡¯s grenade launcher was still on the backpack over there. Of course, even if it was on him now, it wouldn¡¯t be of any use. There was no way to use that thing up here in the treetop. Right now, the only thing he could do was listen attentively. Wait for them to get closer, and then strike first. He wasn¡¯t sure if they would spot him hiding in this tree first, but he couldn¡¯t worry about that now. ¡°All three are taken care of, but are there only three?¡± It should be, but just in case, Owl, circle around and use thermal imaging to check.¡± Seventy to eighty meters away, three special forces soldiers ignored the curses from the documents. He could curse all he wanted, but those who were dead were already dead, and cursing wouldn¡¯t change anything. As for any doubts, they could find the exercise department after they left. They didn¡¯t know that at this moment, in the exercise department, their team leader had a very serious expression on his face. On the big screen, one of the perspectives was Wang Ye¡¯s. He felt that this position was too tricky. He had climbed so high. When he switched the perspective and saw the camera angle on Wang Ye¡¯s body for the first time, he was a bit stunned. Was this something a sentry should be doing? Climbing this high, the branches and leaves of the surrounding treetops obstructed his view. Unless the enemy reached the vicinity of the tree below, he couldn¡¯t possibly see anyone. What was the point of maintaining vigilance in such a situation? But now, he didn¡¯t care about how the soldier in this perspective was performing sentry duty. Right now, he was thinking about his own soldiers discovering Wang Ye first. The reconnaissance unit of Division A had already lost more than ten people, but he hadn¡¯t lost anyone on his team so far. He still hoped to achieve a flawless victory against Division A, to secure a remarkable achievement that would shake the entire army and demonstrate the importance of this equipment for individual soldiers, with the aim of widespread adoption. But now, if his soldiers didn¡¯t discover Wang Ye first, he could already anticipate the consequences. At the very least, someone would be replaced. His expression was very serious as he stared at the screen. Meanwhile, next to him, the Chief of Staff¡¯s expression was even more unpleasant. It was already the fourth squad. So far, the special forces had zero casualties, while on their side, four squads, a total of seventeen people, now only had Wang Ye left. It was so frustrating. What kind of game was this? It was completely unfair, to be honest, the Chief of Staff was tempted to curse. Using this equipment at night for small-scale individual combat was overwhelmingly dominant. At this moment, he actually wanted to call it quits. He couldn¡¯t see any hope of victory in this ongoing confrontation. However, he knew that even if they were losing badly, they had to finish the fight. Surrender was not an option. Besides, he also wanted to observe the specific effectiveness of this equipment. If it turned out to be truly impressive, he would find a way to get some for his reconnaissance company. Both of them stared nervously at the screen. On the big screen, there wasn¡¯t much combat happening elsewhere at the moment, so even the perspective of Jiang Nan and his team¡¯s deceased members was switched up. ii No signs, it¡¯s probably just those three!¡± After circling around this area, Owl returned to Black Cat¡¯s side and spoke softly. ¡°I still have a feeling, but it might be my imagination!¡± Black Cat frowned and replied. ¡°It¡¯s definitely your imagination. We¡¯ve fought this far, and if there were more, how could they remain completely hidden? They also don¡¯t know that we have this artifact!¡± Bat, who was still in the sniper position, chuckled softly through the communicator. ¡°True!¡± Black Cat¡¯s last bit of doubt was dispelled. ¡°In that case, I¡¯ll go search the bodies and get their map!¡± Owl handed the thermal imaging device to Black Cat. Black Cat didn¡¯t hesitate and took it. They still needed the thermal imaging because they had to be on guard against others approaching from the outside after hearing the gunfire. So, they needed to keep an eye on the perimeter to see if anyone was sneaking over. As for searching the bodies of the three who had already been killed, thermal imaging was no longer necessary. ¡°Be careful not to get unlucky!¡± Black Cat cautioned. ¡°Hehe, of course, I value my life!¡± Owl chuckled and started moving forward with a Type 05 rifle, just like Wang Ye. * Swish, swish, click.* Footsteps on fallen leaves and dry branches inevitably made some noise. In the tree above, Wang Ye lay in wait silently. He had already heard the footsteps. Narrowing his eyes, his left hand gripped the harness, and his right hand held the Type 05 rifle with the safety off. After about four or five minutes, Wang Ye spotted someone. A guy, a little ahead and to the side of Wang Ye, was carefully lifting his feet and moving towards where the documents were. Without hesitation, Wang Ye, lying on the tree trunk, fired as soon as he saw the intruder. * *Pew, pew. The Type 05 rifle made a faint sound. But in this jungle, it had been quiet since the gunfire a while ago. The insects and birds around had fallen silent to a great extent, so the two men only a few dozen meters away heard the gunshot. ¡°Be careful!¡± ¡°Fuck!¡± Black Cat and Owl reacted quickly. They immediately looked for the shooter¡¯s position following the sound of the gunshot. Soon, they spotted a figure dropping from a tree in this direction. * *Pop, pop. Gunshots rang out. The two of them reacted swiftly, opening fire as soon as they saw Wang Ye. But Wang Ye¡¯s movements were lightning-fast. After firing, he rolled directly off the tree trunk, slowed his descent by pulling on the rope, and adjusted his body posture with the rope while landing, rolling forward. Using a combination of rolling and snake-like movements, Wang Ye leaped behind a small mound of earth, and he couldn¡¯t help but smile. No smoke. What¡¯s even better is that the remaining two people both fired their guns. Their positions, Wang Ye instantly pinpointed. At this moment, after a quick glance to his left and right, Wang Ye immediately took action. Taking advantage of their gunfire, he knew their positions, and he decided to take them head-on. It was a gamble of reaction time, marksmanship, and luck. Wang Ye wasn¡¯t planning to run. Firstly, they had thermal imaging, so running would only buy him a few seconds at best. And secondly, Wang Ye felt frustrated. Damn it, he formed a team, and before dawn, he was already a lone wolf. What a mess. He had to get revenge. He had his principles. Besides, it¡¯s not like he was actually dead. *Bang!* In the jungle, a smoke grenade flew to the middle of the two sources of the recent gunfire. Wang Ye didn¡¯t know if both of them had night vision goggles, but regardless of whether they did or not, the smoke grenade was left there. If he started emitting smoke later, he couldn¡¯t give them an easy shot. Not only the smoke grenade, but behind his cover, Wang Ye had also set up some cunning traps. He threw the only remaining hand grenade in the direction of the 95 rifle shots from earlier. Whether it would explode or not was uncertain, but he had to throw it first. ¡°Good, just keep charging at them like this!¡± In the exercise command room, the Chief of Staff was a bit excited. Finally, it made his face look a bit better, preventing the enemy from having zero casualties all the time. Seeing that Wang Ye was still charging directly at Black Cat, and what¡¯s more, he threw a smoke grenade in between Black Cat and Bat, disrupting their coordination. At this moment, he clenched his fist. He glanced at Captain Xue, who had a gloomy face beside him. The Chief of Staff didn¡¯t say a word, but his eyes quickly returned to the big screen. Suddenly, he had a bold hope. He bet that if someone disagreed with his shameless condition, he wouldn¡¯t be able to do anything about it. But if Wang Ye could capture one of those devices, then there would be something to discuss. After all, this exercise was akin to real combat, and he insisted on that point. On the battlefield, there was no reason to return captured equipment, right? Of course, this was just his hope, and he didn¡¯t dare to say it out loud. After all, to fulfill this hope, Wang Ye had to win in a 1V2 situation. The other side wasn¡¯t rookies; they were two special forces soldiers, the kings of land warfare.. Chapter 384 - Chapter 384: Bastard Move Chapter 384: Bastard Move Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Pu pu¡­¡± The suppressed gunshot from Type 05 rifle rang out rapidly. In the cover of night, Wang Ye wasn¡¯t blind. Night vision goggles were quite handy in these conditions. Amidst the dark jungle, he could clearly see what was happening within a hundred meters. At this moment, as he rushed forward, he spotted someone moving backward in the distance. Without hesitation, he raised his hand and fired a burst. However, he didn¡¯t hit his target. The other person reacted swiftly and displayed exceptional tactical movements. Moreover, right where he had just run past, smoke grenades were deployed, creating a smokescreen. Not just one, but two of them. ¡°Fall back!¡± Black Cat quietly issued the command through the communication earpiece. Their approach this time was never about brute force from the start. Even if he was confident in surviving a head-on confrontation, it was not an option. Because that was the order from the team leader. It was better to be safe than sorry. Moreover, they weren¡¯t afraid of ten thousand things, but rather, they were afraid of unexpected situations. In case things went south, just in case they messed up, Black Fox would undoubtedly reward them generously. Utilizing the cover of the smoke, both of them retreated. They weren¡¯t letting Wang Ye off the hook; they were just making a tactical retreat for now. After escaping into the jungle, they planned to locate their target using night vision goggles and then strike. However, they had underestimated the current Wang Ye. He was not playing it safe and trying to sneak up on them. The current Wang Ye was only focused on finding cover and then using various tactical movements to rapidly approach the position where Black Cat was retreating. For Wang Ye, this was actually his best opportunity. They had separated, and for the moment, it was a one-on-one situation. If he could win this encounter, he might have a chance to take out the other one. But if he missed this chance and they reunited, his odds of surviving would plummet. After all, facing a special forces operative alone and facing two of them simultaneously were entirely different scenarios. In fact, at this moment, Wang Ye still believed that his opponents were equipped with thermal imaging night vision goggles that wouldn¡¯t be affected by their movements. He didn¡¯t know that the thermal imaging of the other side was just a glorified telescope. Ambushes were effective, but now that they were on the run, Black Cat had to be extra careful with this precious asset, who had recently joined and was participating in their first real combat. ¡°Pu pu¡ª¡± As Wang Ye ran, he fired his weapon again after circling around the smoke. He didn¡¯t waste any words shouting for them to stop running. In TV shows, those who talk too much often meet an early demise. In situations like this, you didn¡¯t shout warnings; you raised your gun as your first instinct. A burst of gunfire, seven or eight shots, and once again, it felt like Wang Ye was shooting into emptiness. While Wang Ye¡¯s marksmanship was impressive, both he and his opponent were moving rapidly through uneven mountainous terrain. Moreover, the opponent was a special forces operative, also using various cover and tactical movements. There was no time for precise aiming; you just raised your gun and fired. So, in this scenario, hitting the target was actually quite challenging. ¡°You lunatic!¡± Black Cat, hidden behind a large tree, cursed between gasps. ¡°This guy¡¯s too fast!¡± At this moment, he heard Bat¡¯s voice in his earpiece. He was on the other side, but when he saw Wang Ye relentlessly pursuing Black Cat, he naturally decided to lend a hand. He had been waiting for an opportunity to set up his sniper rifle. However, Wang Ye barely stopped, and all the various cover points were just places where he changed his tactical movements. Plus, in the jungle, with dense vegetation and uneven terrain, it was not easy. Right now, all he could do was keep running alongside Wang Ye and wait for an opportunity. But finding that opportunity was challenging. He had just seen Wang Ye and was preparing to aim his gun when Wang Ye vanished again. ¡°I¡¯ll blow you up!¡± Suddenly, as Black Cat caught his breath behind a large tree and uttered these words, he began scanning the area to find the next cover position to dash to. That¡¯s when he heard Wang Ye¡¯s voice, almost simultaneously, and something landed nearby. In that moment, he didn¡¯t think too much and instinctively dove to the side. ¡°Pu pu pu¡­ Click!¡± A rapid series of gunshots rang out, emptying the remaining dozen or so rounds from a magazine. Wang Ye, lying on the ground, didn¡¯t even look at the results. He immediately rolled in place and crawled down the slope. In that second, Black Cat¡¯s face turned pale. He landed with a roll but then came to a sudden stop. Because he felt it; he was already engulfed in smoke. However, what made his face even more dreadful was the fact that there had been absolutely no sound from the position of the large tree he had just leaped away from. Not to mention the sound of a grenade exploding, there wasn¡¯t even the sound of the smoke grenade emitting smoke. Getting up, Black Cat looked towards the spot where he had been. A stone that had smashed some small grass and left a small crater in the mountain soil was quite conspicuous. ¡°You bastard!¡± Fists clenched, Black Cat muttered this through gritted teeth, his face turning even paler. ¡°Black Cat¡­ Black Cat!¡± There were voices in his earpiece, but Black Cat remained silent. There was no need to speak. Having an open microphone without saying anything had its own message. ¡°Fuck!¡± In the earpiece, Bat cursed. The next moment, he simply threw the sniper rifle aside. With a swift movement, he pulled out his handgun. He didn¡¯t intend to run. The thermal imaging device was in Black Cat¡¯s hands, and if he ran, there was a risk of the reconnaissance troops getting hold of the night vision goggles later. He couldn¡¯t bear to think about the consequences. It was either go retrieve the device from the corpse or face Wang Ye head-on. A direct confrontation. ¡°Click!¡± On Wang Ye¡¯s side, the sound of a magazine being replaced appeared. Hidden behind the slope, Wang Ye quickly manipulated the bolt. It was quite evident that he was smiling with a grin on his face. Another one down.. Chapter 385 - Chapter 385: Bastard Move (2) Chapter 385: Bastard Move (2) Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation And by doing it this way, a sense of intellectual superiority emerged naturally. ¡°Haha, alright, let¡¯s do it this way!¡± In the exercise department, the chief of staff laughed genuinely at this moment. Although, up to this point, the casualty ratio was still 2 to 16, but he felt comfortable. In fact, at this moment, the fire within him burned even more intensely. If he could contact Wang Ye right now, he would definitely say directly. ¡°Keep it up, it¡¯s the last one, take him down, grab that thermal imager, and when you come back, I¡¯ll treat you to a drink!¡± Of course, even if he couldn¡¯t talk to Wang Ye right now, his eyes were sharp. The intensity in them was noticed at first glance by Captain Xue, who was standing nearby. Deep down, he cursed Black Cat for being a fool, actually falling for a stone and getting killed. But now, he didn¡¯t feel like cursing anymore. He turned back to continue staring at the screen, nervously watching the bats lying in wait with handguns. ¡°Take him out!¡± In his heart, Captain Xue was cheering him on. It had been a long time since he had been this nervous. Before the engagement began, his initial goal was to secure a victory without any losses. In his mind, even if there were some casualties, at most, it would be a few unlucky individuals stepping on landmines or the like. But he absolutely didn¡¯t expect that an entire squad would be wiped out. After all, according to the rules, reconnaissance teams couldn¡¯t exceed five soldiers in a squad. And although their special forces had stricter requirements, with a maximum of three members per team, he couldn¡¯t fathom a reason for losing with three against five, especially with thermal imaging equipment on their side. But now¡­ The situation was developing in a way he had never anticipated. A wildcard in the deck. Assigned to the surveillance post, he acted like an old bird nesting in the treetops, lurking in the canopy. After eliminating one enemy, he actually went on to kill another, and the crucial part was that the one he killed was carrying the thermal imager. If that fell into the hands of the reconnaissance team, and if they couldn¡¯t recover it in the next five days¡­ Thinking about the guy next to him, Captain Xue clenched his fist. ¡°You fool, don¡¯t mess this up!¡± At this moment, curses came from beside him. It was the chief of staff. Because he saw Wang Ye reloading a fresh magazine, he started moving quickly once again. The sixth member, armed with a pistol after losing his sniper rifle, displayed two completely different postures. He was cursing at people, as running like this could easily expose him. However, Wang Ye had a different mindset. Wang Ye¡¯s current thought was that this remaining guy might also have a thermal imager. He couldn¡¯t afford to delay. If he let him escape, he would find himself in a definite disadvantage later on. So, while he still had a rough idea of the guy¡¯s location, he decided to make another move. Winning meant not only getting revenge but also obtaining the thermal imager for himself. Losing wouldn¡¯t be a big deal either. In any case, the worst that could happen was getting smoked out, and if he didn¡¯t take this chance now, that would likely be the outcome later. ¡°Whoosh, whoosh-¡± The rustling of branches and leaves was quite loud as Wang Ye moved swiftly. The bats saw it. Through the night vision goggles, Wang Ye¡¯s darting figure was clear to them. However, he remained prone on the ground without moving or firing his weapon. He knew that the reconnaissance team on the other side had a general idea of his position. But they certainly didn¡¯t know his exact location. At the moment, he was like a venomous snake, silently lurking in the jungle, waiting for Wang Ye to expose a vulnerability to deliver a deadly strike. Meanwhile, Wang Ye had dashed to another slope on the opposite side and temporarily halted. ¡°Hoo- hoo~¡± He took deep breaths, but only a few. After a few breaths, Wang Ye began to listen attentively, his ears perked up. He kept a vigilant eye on his surroundings. He was certain that the remaining guy hadn¡¯t fled and should be lurking not far from his current position, slightly uphill. After all, during the previous movement, he had been keeping an eye on this direction. If the guy had run, there¡¯s no way he would remain completely concealed. Even though the night vision goggles didn¡¯t have thermal imaging capabilities, they provided a clear view. It¡¯s just that the other side was too patient, not running or firing, just waiting, and this made Wang Ye uncomfortable. Rashly getting closer, if he stepped into a trap, his quick reflexes wouldn¡¯t help. ¡°What should I do?¡± His brain was running at high speed. At this moment, deep down, Wang Ye was actually starting to regret. He regretted not carrying a few more hand grenades. If he still had hand grenades, he would have thrown one towards the position he felt someone was in. However, in an instant, Wang Ye¡¯s eyes focused in one direction. Quickly, Wang Ye picked up a nearby dried branch and tossed it in another direction, then silently began to slide down the slope. In this moment, Wang Ye was very cautious. While listening attentively, his gaze scanned the slope back and forth. Thermal imaging wasn¡¯t omnipotent, and from Wang Ye¡¯s current position, even thermal imaging wouldn¡¯t be of much use. After all, thermal imaging can¡¯t see through solid objects like mountains. Up above, there was still no movement. But Wang Ye didn¡¯t dare to be careless. While crawling, he picked up a stone and threw it a bit farther away. He was intentionally creating noise to make the other person think he was still moving. After all, the other person couldn¡¯t see him either. As Wang Ye descended a few meters and then moved horizontally several more meters, he kept glancing back while his ears remained perked to detect any sound. Once he was sure there was no movement, Wang Ye carefully got to work while lying on the ground. He placed his gun to the side and began carefully peeling back the grass covering the ground. This was the location where Wang Ye had previously set up a hidden landmine trap. The trap¡¯s setup was simple: he had dug a shallow pit in the ground and tied a hand grenade with the safety pin removed to a rope inside it.. Chapter 386 - Chapter 386: The Bastards Move was Ruthless Chapter 386: The Bastard¡¯s Move was Ruthless Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Bind the safety lever of the hand grenade with a string, securing it with a small stick disguised under the turf covering the pit as a triggering mechanism. As long as the stick is stepped on and broken, the rope holding the grenade¡¯s safety lever will loosen, directly triggering the grenade¡¯s explosion. Of course, Wang Ye didn¡¯t want the grenade to explode right now. He carefully took the hand grenade out. Without the safety pin, but that didn¡¯t matter. Without the rope, as long as he didn¡¯t let go of the safety lever, it wouldn¡¯t explode. After picking up the hand grenade, Wang Ye immediately got up and started running again. ¡°Hey, are you still there? How about we negotiate? It¡¯s only the first day, and both of our teams are down to just us. What do you say we don¡¯t fight anymore?¡± This time, Wang Ye didn¡¯t continue hiding. After ducking back under the slope where he had been earlier, he started speaking. With only one hand grenade, Wang Ye wanted to lure his opponent into revealing their position. Of course, the guy above wasn¡¯t a fool. You don¡¯t become a special forces soldier by having a dumb brain. In this stage of the battle, he had hidden himself well and knew Wang Ye¡¯s location. He was the one with the upper hand. There was no way he would speak up and willingly lose his advantage. In fact, at this moment, he was also holding a hand grenade in his hand. He just hadn¡¯t thrown it yet. Because he heard it, after the sound of footsteps from below, there was another noise. And not two seconds later, Wang Ye¡¯s voice came from another location. ¡°Hey, are we really going to fight to the death?¡± He was also holding a hand grenade, but he didn¡¯t dare to throw it even though he knew Wang Ye¡¯s position. He didn¡¯t want to voluntarily reveal his own location, even though throwing the grenade could potentially smoke out Wang Ye. But this guy was speaking and moving at the slightest provocation now, and Wang Ye was playing tricks. Sometimes he clearly heard the sound move to another place, but immediately, the sound seemed to return to its previous location. The trajectory of the thrown hand grenade could also expose him, so he was patiently waiting for the perfect opportunity for a decisive strike. There was only him left in the team, and there was also the issue of thermal imaging ownership. He couldn¡¯t afford to lose. Under the slope, Wang Ye wasn¡¯t making any noise at this moment. He was lying next to a banana tree about ten meters away from his previous location. How frustrating! In reality, he didn¡¯t dare to climb up this slope in the first place. In his mind, he knew that the opponent had thermal imaging, so reaching up would be like giving himself away. His only option was to use the cover provided by this sloped terrain to evade. But the opponent remained completely hidden, making Wang Ye very uncomfortable. With just one hand grenade, Wang Ye wanted to make a precise hit. However, at the moment, it seemed there was no opportunity. ¡°Let¡¯s take a gamble!¡± With a determined decision, Wang Ye was ready to rely on luck. Mainly because the opponent wasn¡¯t giving any chances at all, and the longer the standoff, the worse it was for him. Perhaps if they continued to wait, the other side might decide to climb away. So he couldn¡¯t stay passive forever. He climbed up a bit. When he was close to the top of the slope, Wang Ye stopped. The opponent had thermal imaging, and Wang Ye couldn¡¯t afford to reveal himself. Just below the slope, estimating the approximate location, he threw the only hand grenade he had dug out from the trap. In the next moment, Wang Ye quickly started moving as well. He was also afraid that the trajectory of the hand grenade might expose him, and he didn¡¯t want to risk not hitting the opponent but getting hit by the opponent¡¯s grenade. Silently, he moved several meters horizontally up the slope again before stopping once more. ¡°Boom!¡± From above, there was an explosion. Wang Ye perked up his ears. The next moment, Wang Ye¡¯s eyes lit up, because he had indeed heard a sound. Someone was moving above, crushing dry branches with a faint sound. Without any hesitation, Wang Ye charged up the slope directly. ¡°Pop,pop, pop-¡± The sound of a Type 05 rifle quickly rang out.. Chapter 387 - Chapter 387: The Chief of Staffs Smile, The Comrades Disbelief Chapter 387: The Chief of Staff¡¯s Smile, The Comrades¡¯ Disbelief Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Haha!¡± The laughter of the Chief of Staff echoed from the tent, resonating far across this mountaintop. He was genuinely delighted! Wang Ye had won. That grenade had unexpectedly exploded just two meters behind this special forces soldier, forcing him to roll quickly. And then, in the next moment, Wang Ye charged forward and filled the air with bullets, causing him to smoke. Yes, he had actually fired his gun just now. But it was futile. With a distance of more than twenty meters, and the fact that he had rolled, he had no conditions to aim or even lock onto Wang Ye in the first place. He could only rely on his instincts to shoot when he heard the sound. ¡°Pah! Pah!¡± The pistol shots seemed feeble amidst the dense ¡°pupupu¡± of the Type 05 submachine gun. Crouching on the ground, rolling, Wang Ye took a kneeling position and aimed his gun. ¡°Pupupu-¡± Another round of gunfire, and Wang Ye didn¡¯t even realize that he was smoking. When he had just started shooting, it was in a rolling manner. But at this moment, Wang Ye¡¯s gunshots stopped after only a few rounds. Wang Ye laughed. Because he saw the guy lying flat on the ground opposite him, with smoke rising from his head. In that last round, he had successfully taken him down. He felt a bit uneasy and touched the top of his own head. The next moment, Wang Ye¡¯s smile grew even wider. He had won. One versus three, he had taken down all three of them. ¡°Close-quarters combat, pistols are out!¡± On the administrative side, they couldn¡¯t move after their casualties, they could only wait for the plane to come and pick them up. But they weren¡¯t foolish enough to just die like that, they were still being smoked like sausages in the smoke grenades. Now, both of them sat next to Jiang Nan with constipated expressions. Listening to the pistol shots coming from the distant jungle, both the administrative officer and the mess sergeant were getting a bit nervous. Reason told them that Wang Ye was surely done for. But deep inside, they kept hoping, praying that Wang Ye would return and not some special forces soldier with a grin, feeling their corpses. At the moment, they couldn¡¯t see what was happening over there, and they couldn¡¯t hear the gunfire from Wang Ye¡¯s Type 05. They had no idea that Wang Ye, at this very moment, was actually busy searching corpses. ¡°Alright, don¡¯t lie there like I forced you. Come on, if you don¡¯t want me to hang you up as a corpse, cooperate and hand over everything!¡± Wang Ye wasn¡¯t being polite, and he didn¡¯t have time for small talk. With so many gunshots just now, who knew if other special forces soldiers nearby had heard the noise and were rushing over. To prevent any surprises, he needed to search the bodies as quickly as possible, so he used their thermal imaging devices. In fact, at this moment, Wang Ye had been staring at his head. He was a bit puzzled because Wang Ye felt that this night vision device was no different from his own. ¡°What¡¯s your name!¡± Looking at Wang Ye, the special forces soldier lying on the ground didn¡¯t make any moves. Instead, he asked with a frustrated expression. But Wang Ye didn¡¯t respond to him, ¡°Please follow the exercise rules and hand over all your equipment now. Oh, and start by taking off this thing!¡± Wang Ye pointed to the night vision device on his head. The special forces soldier didn¡¯t say a word. He simply started to silently remove it. Before he could hand it over, Wang Ye reached out and took it from him. He hadn¡¯t experienced thermal imaging before. But the next moment, something baffling happened to Wang Ye. Why did it look the same as his own night vision device when he looked at it in front of his eyes, just like the one on his right eye? Carefully examining it in his hand and finding no other buttons, it appeared to be exactly the same as his own night vision device. He looked it over from every angle. Finally, Wang Ye was certain. This was just a low-light night vision device. Looking up at him, Wang Ye directly asked, ¡°What about thermal imaging?¡± The special forces soldier, who was removing his equipment, glanced at Wang Ye the next moment. He was surprised that Wang Ye knew about this device. In fact, at that moment, several dozen meters away, Black Cat¡¯s heart had stopped when he realized that the smoke had cleared. After Black Cat had smoked earlier, he had muttered through his earpiece, ¡°I¡¯m done!¡± So Black Cat also knew the situation, and he simply stuffed the thermal imaging device under some nearby fallen leaves, trying to conceal it. He had even avoided the cameras on his body when he did this. But now Wang Ye actually knew about thermal imaging. How did he find out? Black Cat was very nervous. ¡°Is keeping quiet going to help? Brother, be honest, I know you guys definitely have this thing. Please follow the exercise rules!¡± Wang Ye said. Bat spoke in a muffled voice, ¡°I¡¯m complying. You can take whatever you want from me. As for what you said about thermal imaging, you can find it yourself!¡± After Bat finished speaking, he lowered his head and remained silent. Wang Ye looked at him skeptically. He glanced around. There really wasn¡¯t any thermal imaging device. This guy only had a single pistol, and the crucial thing was that he was wearing just a night vision device on his head. Could it be that not everyone in their group had one? Wang Ye thought about this question. The next moment, Wang Ye took the hand grenade from him and placed it on himself before walking away. Without thermal imaging, Wang Ye wasn¡¯t interested in the other items. As for stripping him of his clothes, Wang Ye had no interest in that. He didn¡¯t want to impersonate a special forces soldier. Soon, Wang Ye arrived at Black Cat¡¯s side. As Wang Ye approached, Black Cat, who was sitting on the ground, only glanced up and then lowered his head again. Their communication system hadn¡¯t been cut off yet, so Wang Ye had heard his conversation with Bat just now. Wang Ye walked closer. He was just like the guy earlier, or rather, just like himself. Their faces were smeared with paint, and they both wore the same night vision device on their heads. Without saying a word, Wang Ye looked around. The next moment, Wang Ye smiled. Wang Ye noticed that the fallen leaves on the special forces soldier¡¯s left side had clearly been disturbed, and it was still bulging there. Special forces soldiers typically had excellent camouflage skills. But now, he had to follow the exercise rules and hide things openly. The Training Unit was not blind. Moreover, the Training Unit definitely had personnel from A Division keeping an eye on things. If the other side didn¡¯t know, they could try to bluff their way through, and he could later say that Wang Ye himself hadn¡¯t found it, so it wasn¡¯t his fault. But now¡­ Wang Ye came directly to his side and squatted down. He looked at Black Cat with a smile and then reached out to fiddle with the bulging fallen leaves. Immediately, something very exquisite, shaped like a large integrated telescope, appeared. Wang Ye picked it up. The next moment, he placed it directly in front of his eyes. He looked at Black Cat through it. It was so close that the red light was a bit dazzling. At this moment, under the telescope, the smile on Wang Ye¡¯s face seemed unusually glaring to Black Cat. Of course, it wasn¡¯t just glaring to him. The camera on his body happened to be facing Wang Ye at this moment. At the Training Unit, both the Chief of Staff and Captain Xue noticed Wang Ye¡¯s smile. In this moment, the Chief of Staff discreetly glanced at Captain Xue beside him. He didn¡¯t say anything, and he didn¡¯t laugh out loud, but not laughing out loud didn¡¯t mean he didn¡¯t have a smile. On the contrary, his mouth was almost crooked with laughter at this moment. In stark contrast, Captain Xue¡¯s face was ashen, as if it had been covered in soot. ¡°Idiot, fool, moron!¡± Captain Xue cursed inwardly. These three guys, what were they up to? Three special forces soldiers had been wiped out by a reconnaissance unit with thermal imaging. And now, the thermal imaging device had actually ended up in the hands of the reconnaissance unit. Uncomfortable, Captain Xue felt like his lungs were swelling. Not only did he feel his lungs swelling, but he also felt like something was stuck in his throat, extremely uncomfortable. He turned his head to look at the Chief of Staff, who was beaming with joy beside him, wanting to speak, but he couldn¡¯t find the words. ¡°Good stuff, thanks, Captain!¡± Wang Ye¡¯s voice of thanks at this moment was directly transmitted through the loudspeakers at the Training Unit. ¡°Hoo-¡± Captain Xue took a deep breath and finally looked at the Chief of Staff, saying, ¡°Old Wei, the equipment is a research prototype provided from higher-ups, it¡¯s not mature yet, and there aren¡¯t many¡­¡± ¡°I know, didn¡¯t you just say that earlier? Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t bother you, this penny-pincher, again!¡± Captain Xue looked at the Chief of Staff, who was grinning from ear to ear, speechless. He wasn¡¯t just an innocent newbie. Knowing the Chief of Staff¡¯s nature well, he was very aware of the other meaning behind those words. He called him a penny-pincher, but he didn¡¯t ask him for it. But he could take it from this reconnaissance soldier. After all, the equipment was already in the hands of this reconnaissance soldier, it was his spoils of war. At this moment, Captain Xue still didn¡¯t know who this reconnaissance soldier really was. After all, it was late at night, and a soldier with a painted face wearing a night vision device covering half of it, and the only clear view of his face earlier was from Black Cat¡¯s perspective. Before this, he hadn¡¯t paid any attention to this soldier. In this situation, how could he know who this lieutenant was? After all, he wasn¡¯t part of A Division. He remained silent. Internally, he cursed Black Cat and the others again, but on the surface, Captain Xue chose to hold his tongue for now. There was still plenty of time left; it had been less than four hours since the start of the five-day exercise. If someone else managed to eliminate Wang Ye next, he wouldn¡¯t need to say anything to the Chief of Staff. And if not, they could discuss it later. However, he knew that if it really came to that, it would be difficult to retrieve what was lost. Once the meat had entered the dog¡¯s mouth, trying to make it spit it out would be exceptionally challenging. The Chief of Staff at this moment had no idea that his old comrade beside him had mentally compared himself to a dog. Of course, if being a dog could get him this thermal imaging device, the Training Unit might immediately hear a chorus of ¡°Woof, woof, woof¡± from him. ¡°Why is it so quiet? Who won?¡± On the side of Jiang Nan, the administrative officer nervously rubbed his hands as he looked in the direction where the pistol shots had come from earlier. Jiang Nan remained silent, still feeling uncomfortable. The mess sergeant was also silent, but he had been watching the direction from which the gunshots had come. ¡°They¡¯re coming!¡± Suddenly, the mess sergeant spoke quietly. They had been killed, but their night vision devices hadn¡¯t been taken, so their night vision capabilities were intact. At this moment, the mess sergeant saw someone emerging from the jungle dozens of meters away. ¡°Oh my, it looks like it¡¯s Wang Ye?¡± the administrative officer exclaimed. His voice immediately drew the attention of Jiang Nan, who had been motionless since his death. He raised his head to look in the same direction. ¡°No way!¡± The mess sergeant also made a somewhat incredulous sound. ¡°Wang Ye! What¡¯s going on?¡± The next moment, the administrative officer couldn¡¯t help but speak. He couldn¡¯t hold back, so he didn¡¯t care that he had already been declared dead. Anyway, it seemed that the situation had already been decided, so saying something wouldn¡¯t hurt. ¡°OK, 1 took care of them. Company Commander, both platoon leaders, I¡¯ve avenged you!¡± From the jungle, Wang Ye ran over with a smile. As he ran, Wang Ye occasionally stopped and looked around with what he had in his hand. However, it was only a few dozen meters away, so Wang Ye arrived quickly. He didn¡¯t even touch the owl¡¯s corpse. Instead, he just stopped beside it, looked at its head and its surroundings, and then ran straight past it.. Chapter 388 - Chapter 388: Same Thought, Black Foxs Expression Chapter 388: Same Thought, Black Fox¡¯s Expression Change Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Wow, impressive stuff! No wonder 1 nailed that shot even in the smoke,¡± exclaimed the head of the cooking team as he held the thermal imager in his hands, genuinely amazed. Taking the night vision goggles off his eyes, he smiled at Wang Ye and said, ¡°Wang Ye, you¡¯re amazing!¡± ¡°Let me see it again, show me!¡± As an armsman, Wen Shu was bursting with enthusiasm for this piece of equipment. ¡°Wang Ye!¡± At this moment, Jiang Nan called out with a serious expression. ¡°Lieutenant!¡± With a hint of a smile, Wang Ye turned to look. ¡°Take the map and leave this place as soon as possible. There was a battle here just now, be careful of other special forces coming in. Also, be cautious, don¡¯t be too reckless, understand?¡± While saying this, his eyes were fixed on the thermal imager. He didn¡¯t say it explicitly, but Wang Ye understood his meaning after a slight pause. This valuable piece of equipment was now his spoils of war. As long as he didn¡¯t die in battle, he could keep it in his hands. After this mission, if the staff officer was cooperative, maybe he could even keep it permanently. ¡°All right!¡± Wang Ye nodded. ¡°What I¡¯m saying is, you¡¯re alone, haven¡¯t learned too much wilderness survival knowledge yet, and you¡¯ve just become a scout, not yet a master in scout skills. Since we¡¯ve lost our comrades now, just take the map with you. But if you feel you¡¯re not up for it, don¡¯t force yourself. Find a place with abundant resources and focus on surviving. Don¡¯t worry about confronting others; survival is the top priority.¡± Looking into Wang Ye¡¯s eyes, Jiang Nan spoke again. Afterward, he reached into his pocket and continued, ¡°We¡¯re giving you all the local delicacies we have with us, and there are still some places we haven¡¯t harvested completely. You can go back to where we collected them, it¡¯s not far from where we came in. Just stay there and try to make it through these five days, alright?¡± He was afraid that Wang Ye didn¡¯t fully grasp his intention, so he hinted once more. However, this hint left Wang Ye feeling a bit speechless. Was it necessary to be so explicit? His words were quite clear, instructing him to go back and collect the local delicacies in the area not far from the entrance. Just stay there for five days. Wang Ye felt a bit helpless because he still wanted to use the thermal imager to counter the enemy¡¯s special forces. But now, Jiang Nan had already made his point. ¡°Alright!¡± Wang Ye nodded in agreement. In Wang Ye¡¯s memory, advanced units in the Chinese military would be equipped with thermal imagers like the one he held, or even integrated ones with night vision goggles, but that was a few years down the road, not now. Currently, this gadget is considered cutting-edge in our military, something even special forces highly covet. In regular units, reconnaissance soldiers haven¡¯t even seen it before. Wang Ye understood the significance and allure of this equipment. ¡°Yes, the backpack is right there under the makeshift tent. Take all the local delicacies, grab the backpack, and hurry on!¡± The head of the cooking team chimed in urgently. Turning to Wen Shu, he said, ¡°Stop researching, let Wang Ye take it and go first!¡± However, the next moment, Wen Shu suddenly spoke up, ¡°Wait, Wang Ye, it seems like this thing might need power. There are batteries here, and there¡¯s a switch button on it!¡± As he spoke, he handed it over, and quickly, Wang Ye and the other two were a bit surprised and gathered around. Indeed, there was a section at the back of the device that seemed detachable. ¡°They must have spare batteries on them. Wang Ye, go search them!¡± Without hesitation, Wang Ye took the thermal imager and ran towards Owl first. ¡°Hey, buddy, where are the batteries?¡± Wang Ye got straight to the point. Owl looked at Wang Ye but remained silent. ¡°Please cooperate. Of course, if you really want to die, don¡¯t blame me for being rough!¡± As he spoke, Wang Ye put his gun down with his right hand and then casually pulled out his knife. Watching Wang Ye¡¯s actions, Owl still remained silent. He even pursed his lips. As a special forces soldier, he had faced all sorts of situations. Interrogation and torture were child¡¯s play for him. Why would he be afraid of this gadget? This guy couldn¡¯t actually kill him. Of course, Wang Ye couldn¡¯t kill him, and he wouldn¡¯t even harm him. However, not harming someone didn¡¯t mean Wang Ye couldn¡¯t deal with him. Seeing his stubborn refusal to cooperate and his silence, Wang Ye decided to take action. With the knife in hand, he pulled at Owl¡¯s clothes and started cutting them. ¡°Hey, what are you doing!¡± Owl couldn¡¯t hold back and pushed Wang Ye away. Wang Ye looked at him and suddenly smiled, ¡°Aren¡¯t you already a dead man? I¡¯m going to cut all your clothes and check if there¡¯s any loot 1 need inside!¡± When he mentioned loot, Wang Ye¡¯s tone became quite severe. ¡°Stop, I¡¯ll give it to you!¡± Owl compromised, quickly reached into a pocket in his tactical vest, and pulled out a black battery. ¡°Just this one!¡± ¡°I don¡¯t believe you. You can continue playing dead; I¡¯ll check it myself!¡± Wang Ye didn¡¯t buy it for a second. Even though he didn¡¯t know how long a single battery could power the thermal imager, he couldn¡¯t believe that there was only one spare battery. Of course, maybe there really was only one on him, but Wang Ye still wanted to press him further. ¡°Stop, okay¡­ there¡¯s another one in my backpack!¡± Owl reluctantly confessed. Of course, it wasn¡¯t that he lacked backbone. He just knew that after having his clothes cut and with Wang Ye planning to search his backpack, there was no point in enduring that when the outcome wouldn¡¯t change. Soon, Wang Ye found three more batteries in his backpack. Afterward, Wang Ye thoroughly searched his body, making sure there was nothing left. Then, Wang Ye took away his hand grenades as well.. Chapter 389 - Chapter 389: Same Thought, Black Foxs Expression Chapter 389: Same Thought, Black Fox¡¯s Expression Change (2) Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Afterward, Wang Ye rushed over to where Bat and black cat were. Bat didn¡¯t have a single piece left on him. Wang Ye searched his body and the backpack he had left on the road, but found nothing. As for Owl, there was one piece inside the backpack. Wang Ye didn¡¯t know their exact situation. However, there were a total of five spare batteries, plus some electricity inside the thermal imager. Wang Ye was satisfied with that. On his way back, after exchanging greetings with Jiang Nan and the others, Wang Ye picked up his backpack and retraced his steps. ¡°Oh!¡± On Black Cat¡¯s side, he watched as Wang Ye disappeared, his face filled with a strong bitterness. This trip back, the three of them were definitely in trouble. Three special forces against one, and they were still caught off guard by a one-man ambush. Moreover, all their little tricks were in vain. Earlier, he had hidden the thermal imager, actually anticipating the possibility of being discovered. So he hadn¡¯t turned on the power. He had thought that if Wang Ye had been a bit careless and hadn¡¯t taken Batteries and had just run, the thermal imager wouldn¡¯t have lasted long and would have given others more opportunities to take down Wang Ye. But now, Wang Ye had realized that this thing required power, and all Batteries had been confiscated. This was a difficult situation! ¡°Wang Ye, is that the one who broke the four hundred meters record in the war zone?¡± In the exercise department, the staff officer, watching Wang Ye cautiously making his way back through the jungle, asked the plump-looking captain next to him, thinking about the name Jiang Nan had just called out. ¡°Hehe, yes!¡± The staff officer responded with a smile, and then added, ¡°Don¡¯t get any funny ideas. Black Fox invited him before, but he didn¡¯t want to become a special forces soldier. Besides, he¡¯s going to military school next year, so put away those thoughts!¡± H H The captain was speechless. He turned around silently and then turned away completely. He needed to go outside for a smoke, even though he could smoke inside the tent. But he didn¡¯t want to stay with this guy right now. Frustrating¡­ ¡°Hehe~¡± The staff officer watched the captain leave, but he didn¡¯t follow. Normally, with his temperament, he would have shown off in front of his old comrade, who was tougher and better at everything, but now he couldn¡¯t take his eyes off Wang Ye¡¯s screen in the video. In fact, he had requested to have Wang Ye¡¯s point of view fixed on the big screen. He couldn¡¯t bear to let what he had already marked as a reconnaissance battalion trophy in his heart go out of his sight! ¡°All units, report your status!¡± In the jungle, Black Fox was sitting against a tree at this moment. After pressing a button on his earpiece, he began to wait. Soon, there were responses through the earpiece. ¡°Firebird reporting, we¡¯ve currently spotted four prey animals, captured three of them, and one is still on the run. We are in pursuit!¡± ¡°Black Bear reporting¡­¡± Special forces soldiers, as compared to reconnaissance soldiers, had more than just thermal imagers in terms of equipment. Apart from firearms, even their individual radio communication devices were different. While reconnaissance soldiers now also had individual communication earpieces, these devices could only guarantee communication within a range of about 1,500 meters in open terrain. In mountainous and jungle areas, the communication distance was even more limited, mostly suitable for close-range squad-level operations. But the communication devices used by the special forces soldiers were connected to their helmets, which had additional capabilities. They were at the forefront of individual digital and information warfare. Their communication devices could actually establish self-forming networks, using the latest drones, helicopters, and even direct satellite networks for long-distance communication. Don¡¯t underestimate this capability. Being able to communicate globally, share information, had a significant impact in combat operations. ¡°Mountain Cat reporting¡­¡± One by one, the team leaders with communication privileges from their respective squads replied. Black Cat initially had a smile on his lips. Although many squads hadn¡¯t achieved results yet, the time was short, and the most important thing was that none of his soldiers were injured or killed. However, as time passed and there was no more sound coming through the earpiece, his expression changed. ¡°Black Cat¡­ Where are you, Black Cat?¡± A special forces platoon leader knew exactly who was in his squad, how many squads were on this mission, who was the leader of each squad, he remembered it all clearly. But now, with the last report completed, Black Cat was missing, and there was still no sound. He raised his hand and looked at the small touchscreen computer on his wrist. His complexion immediately became even more grim. He saw it, Black Cat was on the communication list, and he had successfully brought him into this channel. But there was no response. There was only one explanation. Black Cat wasn¡¯t absent; he couldn¡¯t speak. This situation had been discussed before they set out. If someone was killed, they would respect the rules of the exercise. The next moment, he directly manipulated the handheld computer, mobilizing permissions and bringing the other two members of Black Cat squad into the channel. ¡°Bat, Owl, respond if you hear me, respond if you hear me!¡± No one answered! In fact, at this moment in the jungle, the three members of Black Cat squad had gathered together. Their faces were all very grim because they had heard Black Fox¡¯s words, but out of respect for the exercise rules, they couldn¡¯t make a sound. Well¡­ they actually didn¡¯t have the courage or the face to speak. One against three, and they had been played! If they responded now, Black Fox might ask them where they were and come over to finish them off¡­ ¡°Could it be that all three members of Black Cat squad are gone? Captain, is there a signal problem on their end?¡± In the communication channel, someone couldn¡¯t help but voice this concern. ¡°It¡¯s possible, this thing hasn¡¯t been used for long, it¡¯s an experimental product, and nobody can say for sure!¡± Another person chimed in. However, Black Fox remained silent, his face darkening. He couldn¡¯t comfort himself with these self-deceptive words. This place wasn¡¯t a truly remote area of poverty and danger, and besides, everyone else was fine, so why would it be only their squad with problems? ¡°Search, pick up the pace, and make sure to find the team that took them out. Also, everyone, be careful. If the other side wiped out the entire Black Fox team, the thermal imager might have fallen into the enemy¡¯s hands. Don¡¯t be caught off guard!¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Inside the communication channel, the others didn¡¯t dare to say much and responded one by one. The communication ended. Black Fox looked up at the sky; their current location was somewhat elevated. At that moment, he saw it¡ªthere seemed to be a helicopter flying in from a distance. Watching the helicopter hover at a certain location, the next moment, he once again manipulated his handheld computer and brought all the team leaders into the channel. ¡°Hurry, all squads that can see the helicopter in the sky, move in the direction of the helicopter¡¯s hover!¡± He had a feeling that the helicopter was here to pick up Black Fox¡¯s team. Although there was no evidence, it was an old fox¡¯s intuition, and he had confidence in his own instincts.. Chapter 390 - Chapter 390: Pretending to be at the Max Level Chapter 390: Pretending to be at the Max Level Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Hoo hoo~¡± In the sky, the sound of helicopter rotors approached. Wang Ye glanced back at the noise but chose to continue forward after just a moment. There wasn¡¯t much to see, even though he hadn¡¯t triggered the signal guns for their Black Cat trio and the Jiangnan trio. But everyone had cameras. In the event of casualties, there was really no need to waste signal flares. You only needed those in situations where you were engaged in close combat with the enemy or when you wanted to withdraw voluntarily. The jungle was still quite dark at the moment, but Wang Ye, equipped with night vision goggles, wasn¡¯t too concerned. In fact, thanks to thermal imaging, Wang Ye could now discover more fascinating aspects of the world in the darkness. About a dozen meters to the left, there was a snake in a tree¡­ and in the treetops, there was a small bird hiding. It was just the leaves of a single tree, not the dense type, so it was quite evident in thermal imaging. Actually, Wang Ye was surprised that this thing could detect a snake. In theory, snakes are cold-blooded animals, but now they could indeed be seen, and quite clearly at that. Of course, having discovered this function, Wang Ye¡¯s pace of walking became even faster. In fact, what night-time jungle fears most is this thing. Stepping on it with a boot, the combat boots were snake-proof, but the camouflage pants weren¡¯t, so one had to be very careful. But now there was thermal imaging. To be honest, if it weren¡¯t for the survival rules prohibiting making fires, Wang Ye wouldn¡¯t mind having a couple of spicy snake dishes. Because there were indeed many of them. In less than an hour, Wang Ye had already spotted three. However, since making fires was not allowed now and he had to eat them raw, Wang Ye wasn¡¯t interested in dealing with them. Even if there were cameras on him and he had to eat something instead of constantly pilfering the supplies in his personal space, Wang Ye preferred to gnaw on some edible plants. As he made his way back, Wang Ye had no idea that the place he had just fought in had now been taken over by others. And, just ten minutes later or so, the second wave arrived. Black Fox, with a special forces soldier, was the second batch. ¡°Captain, judging by the traces here, there should have been a battle, most likely Black Cat team. And judging by the traces, the Black Cat team should have had the upper hand initially, but they might have been ambushed later.¡± Black Fox had just arrived, and the first batch of special forces soldiers who had arrived here began reporting the information they had gathered from searching the vicinity. Actually, they were technically breaking the rules at the moment. As the two teams converged, the number of members in each squad reached five, exceeding the personnel limit set for their special forces exercise. However, there were no personnel from Division A here, and they were likely to split up again later. At the moment, the first group of special forces soldiers who had arrived were talking, while Black Fox was looking up at the bundle strap hanging from a tree. Wang Ye was pressed for time and didn¡¯t even think about going back up the tree to retrieve the bundle strap. ¡°Boom!¡± Suddenly, there was an explosion not far away. Black Fox instantly turned to look. The next second, his already grim face turned even grimmer. Because he saw that one of the special forces soldiers from his own squad who had followed him now had smoke rising from his head. The handiwork of Wang Ye and Jiangnan. Although Wang Ye had previously destroyed a trap and retrieved a grenade, he hadn¡¯t used the rest of them. Now that Wang Ye had left and Jiangnan¡¯s team had been taken away, the special forces soldiers who had come with Black Fox were not as cautious when inspecting the area, as someone had already searched it thoroughly ahead of them. Or, you could say he was just unlucky. In such a vast jungle, he happened to step on one of the few traps. ¡°Cap¡­ Captain!¡± The special forces soldier who stepped on the landmine had turned pale at this moment, looking in their direction, he could barely speak. At this moment, he wanted to cry. He was incredibly unlucky. ¡°What the hell are you doing?¡± Black Fox hissed through clenched teeth. He was furious. Could this also count as a reduction in personnel? But being angry wouldn¡¯t change anything. Looking at the soldier, he took a deep breath and then growled softly to the others nearby, ¡°Be careful, there must still be landmines here!¡± In fact, they didn¡¯t need his reminder. With one unfortunate victim already, the rest of the team immediately became extremely vigilant. They bent down to examine the ground carefully, and even when they moved, their steps were exceptionally slow. They were searching for traces of the enemy¡¯s possible departure route. ¡°Captain, over here!¡± At this moment, someone called out. It wasn¡¯t that hard to find. Although Wang Ye was careful, he was still a person weighing over a hundred pounds with nearly two hundred pounds of equipment. Without deliberately erasing his tracks step by step, with the careful search of professional special forces soldiers, he would definitely be discovered. ¡°It should be one person, considering the situation over there earlier, the Black Cat team should have dealt with them almost!¡± The special forces soldier who had just reported to Black Fox before arrived at one of the traces where Wang Ye had left and shared his observation. Black Fox also carefully examined it and then spoke directly through the communicator, ¡°Don¡¯t come in my direction. Head to the vicinity of coordinates xxx to xxx and search there. You must find this person for me!¡± The coordinates he mentioned were based on the straight line formed by the traces of Wang Ye¡¯s departure. ¡°Roger!¡± ¡°Roger!¡± ¡°You scoundrels, you¡¯re quite crafty, still able to maintain full communication, what kind of team operation is this?¡± The Chief of Staff in the exercise department gritted his teeth as he looked at Captain Xue nearby. Captain Xue looked back, ¡°This is our capability.. Can¡¯t we use it? Anyway, they are also following the rules, and the maximum team size during operations is definitely limited to three!¡± Chapter 391 - Chapter 391: Pretending to be at the Max Level (2) Chapter 391: Pretending to be at the Max Level (2) Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Shameless!¡± The Chief of Staff¡¯s eyes were turning red. Who could withstand this kind of assault? Wang Ye¡¯s perspective on the big screen corner. He was really worried now. Of course, he was also a bit annoyed now. Why didn¡¯t Wang Ye notice their helmets? Special forces have too many good things. Not to mention individual thermal imaging, this individual communication equipment and technology were also top-notch. Unfortunately, Wang Ye hadn¡¯t paid attention to these things before, or rather, even if they had captured these things, they wouldn¡¯t have been useful. The Chief of Staff also knew very well that this kind of equipment definitely came in a set, and it required more logistical equipment and technical support. Even if he took those helmets, if he didn¡¯t have the corresponding support and technology to bring them back, the helmets would forever be just helmets. ¡°It¡¯s almost done, that¡¯s it!¡± When the sky was slightly bright, Wang Ye could see the lookout tower of the supply station in the distance. He didn¡¯t choose to go there. After Wang Ye found a small river near him, he put down his backpack and then took out a entrenching tool not far from the river to start working. He was alone now, but there were still five days ahead, and he couldn¡¯t go without rest. However, in a one-man situation, there was no one to help with surveillance. Whether it was setting up a makeshift tent to sleep or just sleeping in a tree, it wasn¡¯t safe. Maybe he was sleeping soundly, and with a gunshot, his dreaming self would be in trouble. After all, the enemy had thermal imaging. So, Wang Ye didn¡¯t have many choices right now, just two. One was to search for traces of other teams entering the mountain last night and then follow them, blending into another team. After all, the reconnaissance team had a maximum of five members, and there was no rule saying that they couldn¡¯t reform after two teams were partially depleted. But Wang Ye didn¡¯t want to use this method now. Mainly because tracking Wang Ye, the pursuers didn¡¯t know when they would catch up. The other option was that Wang Ye was really tired. So he chose another way. Dig a hole. After digging a hole in the ground big enough to lie down in, he lay down and went to sleep. As long as the surface camouflage was good enough after digging the hole, he could sleep down there without worrying about thermal imaging. Of course, doing this was a bit ominous. People haven¡¯t even reached a hundred years old, and here he was, digging a hole and burying himself. But a soldier wouldn¡¯t worry about such things when it came to survival. In fact, at this moment, there was a flicker of thought in Wang Ye¡¯s mind. He had learned it before, but after skillization, the disguise skill was still at level one (o/io), and Wang Ye immediately spent two skill points on it. Instantly, the two skill points he had earned so hard by attacking the Iron Bone Battalion last time, where he had killed the company commander and captured the battalion commander, were used up by Wang Ye in an instant. In his mind, a large amount of disguise experience and methods merged. Wang Ye stood still for a moment. After a moment, Wang Ye had a thought. Strength: 1.6. Speed: 1.4. Endurance: 2.2. Vision: 1.3. Memory: 1.5. Reaction: 1.45. Storage Space: One cubic meter. Skills: ¡­Disguise Lv3 (Max)¡­. Skill Points: 4. Disguise had reached its maximum level, but the basic attributes hadn¡¯t seen much improvement. The upgrades for this skill mainly added various disguise knowledge and experience. Was it worth it? Wang Ye didn¡¯t feel like he had lost out. Relying on his own efforts to level up this skill, Wang Ye didn¡¯t know how much time it would take to max it out. Besides, Wang Ye wasn¡¯t really a hoarder of skill points; he would use them when needed. For example, right now, being able to survive for five days and preserve the thermal imaging capability felt very necessary to Wang Ye. He looked around again, his face wearing a wry smile. Just now, he hadn¡¯t noticed, and even when he had come to this area, he had deliberately paid attention to his footsteps and erased his tracks. But now, looking with the eyes of a maxed-out disguise skill, there were traces and flaws everywhere. ¡°Never mind!¡± Wang Ye went back and picked up his backpack. Changing locations directly would allow him to eliminate the traces he had just left, but it would take time. Wang Ye felt very tired now, so changing places would be simpler. Of course, before changing locations, Wang Ye had made some preparations. Nearby, Wang Ye gathered a lot of miscellaneous weeds and tied them to the soles of his shoes. This still couldn¡¯t completely eliminate the traces. But walking was much better than before. Carefully moving, Wang Ye cleared his own tracks as he went along. Not too long after walking, about a hundred meters along the small river, Wang Ye took out the entrenching tool again. At the same time, Wang Ye quickly emptied his backpack. He would use it to hold the soil he dug up later. Although this would dirty the backpack, at this point, he didn¡¯t care about that. Soon, Wang Ye began to work. Xiguang didn¡¯t lack water, the soil in the jungle was moist, and Wang Ye didn¡¯t need to dig too deep. A foot was enough, and he left the top layer of grass intact, shoveling the soil into the backpack one shovelful at a time. When the pile was almost full, Wang Ye carried it down to the nearby small river and dumped the soil in. The water immediately turned muddy, but it wasn¡¯t a big problem; as long as no one came here for half an hour after he was done, the water would clear up. Of course, while working, Wang Ye remained highly vigilant. From time to time, he used thermal imaging to scan the area nearby before continuing with his work. The day had completely brightened. Fortunately, tracking Wang Ye was proving to be quite challenging for Black Fox and his team. The fact that they were a small group was one aspect, but Wang Ye himself possessed counter-reconnaissance skills and thinking, which added a lot of difficulty for them. This also meant that for Wang Ye to cover a distance of two hours, it would take them at least three to four hours or even longer to catch up. ¡°Hey, Xiaoming, come and take a look, your fellow villager is in the newspaper again!¡± Chapter 392 - Chapter 392: Pretending to be at the Max Level (3) Chapter 392: Pretending to be at the Max Level (3) Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Approximately two kilometers away from the supply station, as a vehicle carrying life supplies arrived, it didn¡¯t take long for a certain private who had just received a fresh stack of newspapers to shout in astonishment. ¡°What?¡± Yan Zhiming raised his head to look. ¡°Wang Ye is up to something big again!¡± Beside him, a sergeant from the second phase chimed in with a smile. Yan Zhiming¡¯s fellow villager, and everyone already knew who it was without having to think about it! After all, he was just too famous. ¡°Let me see¡­ let me see!¡± They didn¡¯t bother unloading their gear; it wasn¡¯t urgent for the next few minutes. They gathered together. At a glance, they saw the headline of this batch of newspapers. ¡°Exercises confrontation, Comrade Wang Ye from our unit shines in the attached reconnaissance camp.¡± That was the headline, and below it, they introduced Wang Ye¡¯s actions in the previous confrontation exercises. Of course, it didn¡¯t mention who the people Wang Ye had killed were. It only said certain company commanders, certain platoon leaders, or even a certain company commander. However, the incident of the final attack on the headquarters was not concealed or downplayed. Extensive praise for Wang Ye¡¯s quick thinking, adaptability, and the ability to utilize all factors, flexibly formulating tactics. Hmm¡­ it didn¡¯t mention the fact that the enemy commander was beheaded. But even without that, Yan Zhiming was still left in awe. ¡°So impressive!¡± ¡°Damn, reading this gets my blood boiling. 1 really wish I could be as heroic!¡± The soldiers from the nearby supply stations exclaimed with excitement. Inside, Yan Zhiming couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of lament. They had all left home together, taken the same train, joined the same new recruits¡¯ platoon, and even ended up in the same new recruit class. But now? Now, he had ended up guarding a supply station. A small and distant unit, with no need for any training or participation in significant events. Meanwhile, Wang Ye had already graduated from the training unit and was borrowed to serve as a reconnaissance soldier at the division headquarters! And now he was back, even more formidable. Suddenly, a loud exclamation from nearby brought Yan Zhiming back to reality. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± He looked at his comrade who was holding the newspaper, puzzled. ¡°Damn, look at this¡­¡± He pointed at the bottom of the newspaper. According to reliable sources, Comrade Wang Ye has been promoted to second lieutenant ahead of schedule and is set to enroll in the military academy next year¡­ ¡°Wow!¡± At this moment, the others nearby also exclaimed with surprise. Yan Zhiming didn¡¯t say anything, but his eyes widened. At this moment, he was truly dumbfounded. He¡¯s already a second lieutenant? He turned his head to look at his own shoulder, where the curved stripe was quite conspicuous. In fact, their expressions and emotions now were no different from the Iron Heroes Battalion members when they saw this newspaper. During the previous confrontation, more than one person had seen Wang Ye¡¯s second lieutenant rank, but at the time, everyone thought he had stolen someone else¡¯s rank to show off. Little did they know, it was actually his own. Hmm¡­ this was actually a deliberate release of information by the battalion commander. Wang Ye had indeed made a big splash in this confrontation. However, their battalion had suffered a lot during it. So, by putting the spotlight on Wang Ye and attributing the credit to him, their battalion could salvage some of its reputation. Even the news of Wang Ye¡¯s exceptional promotion was thrown out there to divert attention when Wang Ye appeared impressive. After all, the incident of their battalion¡¯s heavy losses during the last exercise couldn¡¯t be hidden. So, they might as well praise Wang Ye as much as possible. Besides, Wang Ye was still a soldier in their battalion, and elevating his status would indirectly benefit the battalion. Chapter 393 - Chapter 393: Ordinary, But Great Chapter 393: Ordinary, But Great Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°What are you daydreaming about?¡± At the supply station, Sergeant Yan Zhiming¡¯s squad leader pushed open the dormitory door and walked in. Currently, Yan Zhiming was sitting on his bed, smoking. When he saw the squad leader come in, he didn¡¯t get up. He simply shifted his buttocks and leaned against the bedpost of the metal bunk. Only after the squad leader came over, took a cigarette from him, and lit it did Yan Zhiming speak, ¡°Squad leader, do you think the gap between people can really be this huge? When Wang Ye was studying, he was quite ordinary. Apart from having a bit of money at home and being a bit more handsome, he didn¡¯t have any other advantages. But now¡­¡± The squad leader turned around and sat down beside him. Afterward, he turned to look at him and smiled, ¡°People are inherently different. Einstein is also a human, and I am also a human, but can Einstein and 1 be the same?¡± Pausing for a moment, he continued with a smile, ¡°Let¡¯s not talk about me and Einstein. Just consider the simplest thing ¨C you and I are both human, but we don¡¯t look the same, do we?¡± The squad leader¡¯s smile remained unchanged, and he patted Yan Zhiming¡¯s shoulder. ¡°In this world, there are geniuses, but this world can¡¯t only have geniuses. We may be ordinary and common, but in our ordinariness and commonality, we bear a great mission!¡± ¡°Do you regularly wander around on the railway tracks?¡± Yan Zhiming mumbled. In the next moment, * Smack!* His head made an intimate contact with the squad leader¡¯s hand, not very forcefully. The squad leader laughed and scolded, ¡°What¡¯s wrong with guarding the railway? Isn¡¯t it a great job to protect this railway leading to the border? Even though the tracks are overgrown now, is that really important? In the years to come, as long as we guard it well, once a war breaks out, this railway can become the most powerful presence on the front lines against the enemy. It¡¯s the lifeline of weapons, personnel, and supplies. We are great!¡± The squad leader shouted loudly at the end. ¡°Yes, yes, yes¡­¡± Yan Zhiming, with his head slightly lowered after that little knock, immediately smiled and nodded. He had just experienced a momentary crisis of confidence, but now, thanks to the squad leader¡¯s comforting words, he had returned to normal. ¡°Squad leader, are we going to perform our great duty now?¡± ¡°Yes, let¡¯s take a break!¡± At the supply station, guarding the supply station was one task, and there was another task to patrol a military railway section that totaled more than a hundred kilometers up and down. This was a railway leading to a deserted area and usually looked no different from abandoned tracks. But they had to guard it because in times of war, this railway would need to be reactivated. ¡°Alright, let me pack up!¡± Yan Zhiming immediately stood up with a smile. He quickly prepared his gear and left the dormitory once more. Yan Zhiming turned to look at the nearby mountains. Without a doubt, his fellow villager was in one of those mountains. ¡°You¡¯re impressive, but I¡¯m also great!¡± Yan Zhiming had a smile on his face. After muttering to himself, he slung his backpack and swiftly headed towards the only flagpole with a national flag at their supply point. This was their starting point. In the jungle, Wang Ye didn¡¯t know that his promotion had become common knowledge throughout the entire battalion, and even the locals in this remote mountain corner knew about it. At this moment, he carefully carried a piece of grass mat supported by branches and slowly lay down in a pit. The world suddenly plunged into darkness. Inside his nostrils, there was the unmistakable scent of soil. Wang Ye, a grown man, had hidden himself underground. From the outside, there was absolutely no trace of anything amiss here. It looked like a completely natural mountain, forest, and grassland with fallen branches and leaves on top. In other words, unless someone stepped directly on top of him, there was no way to discover Wang Ye hiding beneath. Thermal imaging? Nonsense, it¡¯s not that miraculous. Even if Wang Ye was lying in this pit, he would still emit some heat, but he wasn¡¯t worried about it at all. He dared to sleep here, so how could he not have thought of this? Currently, the grass mat covering Wang Ye was layered with more than three to four inches of soil. With such a thick layer of earth, even if there were small openings for ventilation, it was enough to cool down the heat dissipation to the ambient temperature. In less than two minutes, although Wang Ye was not used to sleeping underground, drowsiness overcame him, and he quickly fell asleep. ¡°Captain, we can¡¯t find him; there are too many tracks in this area!¡± Around ten o¡¯clock, in the jungle, Black Fox listened to the voices coming through the communicator. Even though his face was smeared with green oil paint, you could still see how bad his mood was. ¡°Report, I¡¯ve found tracks here as well, and it¡¯s not just one person¡¯s tracks. Additionally, there¡¯s a supply station here, and there¡¯s a transport vehicle parked inside. This should be where they departed from!¡± In the earpiece, voices from other team leaders who had followed in pursuit also came through. Black Fox¡¯s expression was grim. Looking around, the spot where he was standing now happened to be the first place where Wang Ye had initially stopped to disguise and dig a pit. It was just that Wang Ye had abandoned this location, and subsequently, he had activated his advanced camouflage skill to throw them off track. Following that, Black Fox, who had found the disrupted trail, reluctantly ordered his subordinates who had traced him to this area to continue searching the surroundings. And now, they had arrived at this result. It wasn¡¯t that there were no tracks; it was just that there were too many tracks in this area. Last night, the reconnaissance company from Division A had departed from here. At the beginning, everyone was focused on speed and efficiency, and they didn¡¯t deliberately hide any tracks. This resulted in complete confusion for the special forces Black Fox had brought with him. How were they supposed to find him now? ¡°Forget about him; based on the existing tracks, continue tracking and catching the mouse!¡± Black Fox finally issued the order with a muffled voice. Although he was frustrated, he had to accept this reality. However, after giving the order, he paused and spoke with a more serious tone, ¡°I don¡¯t want another Black Cat incident. If anyone else gets bitten to death while trying to catch the mouse, you better come up with a good explanation when we get back!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± All the team leaders responded solemnly over the channel. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± After ending the communication with the other team leaders, Black Fox looked at the special forces soldiers in his team, and with a command, he turned and walked away. At this moment, Black Fox was unaware that in the exercise command center, Captain Xue, who had been awake all this time, had a face as dark as the bottom of a pot. ¡°These idiots, couldn¡¯t they have searched more carefully? Can¡¯t they at least look around nearby?¡± In his heart, Captain Xue cursed. He had been watching Wang Ye¡¯s camouflage. He couldn¡¯t deny that he was deeply impressed; this camouflage skill was truly remarkable. As they moved on, looking back, there was no way to tell that someone had passed through this area just a while ago. Unfortunately, Wang Ye had no desire to become a special forces soldier, and he had other options now. But right now, he just wanted to curse Black Fox. Couldn¡¯t they see through the camouflage? The trail was lost here, couldn¡¯t they have looked around nearby? Perhaps with some luck, they could have stumbled upon the person hiding underground with a single step. Unfortunately, he couldn¡¯t call Black Fox, so he could only watch as Black Fox and his team left the area. Underground, Wang Ye was sleeping soundly and had no idea that Black Fox had just arrived nearby, and there were even several teams of special forces in the vicinity looking for him. Wang Ye had considered the possibility of special forces tailing him, but he hadn¡¯t expected there would be so many. In fact, when he dug this pit and created this camouflage, his main goal wasn¡¯t to evade potential pursuers from behind. He had thought of it as a stable shelter for the next five days. In times of exhaustion, having a place where he didn¡¯t have to worry about being ambushed in his sleep was a comforting thought. It was just that unintended consequences had turned his actions into a way to evade a full-scale manhunt. Wang Ye slept until a little past three in the afternoon. When he woke up again, he didn¡¯t immediately come out. The underground was pitch-black, and with the camera still around his waist, he could lie there, eating, without the camera being able to see anything. So Wang Ye indulged in some of the food he had in his personal storage. Of course, he also had some of the special pills on him. After eating his fill and drinking, Wang Ye carefully lifted a large piece of grass mat supported by wooden sticks from the head end, slowly and carefully revealing himself. ¡°This guy can really sleep, slept until now!¡± In the exercise command center, when they saw Wang Ye crawling out, the staff officer carefully covered the grass mat back in place. The Chief of Staff turned to look at Captain Xue, who was lying on a recliner next to him, but his eyes were already open. He smiled and made this comment. In fact, they had also been taking a nap just now, lying on recliners here. But because the Chief of Staff had given orders to call them when they saw Wang Ye, they woke up when he did. Listening to the Chief of Staff¡¯s words, Captain Xue looked at him expressionlessly. Then he simply closed his eyes again. Out of sight, out of mind. Wang Ye knew from the situation that he couldn¡¯t be easily taken out in the short term. As for the guy next to him, he didn¡¯t feel like talking about him. After so many years as old comrades-in-arms, he understood the thoughts of his comrade-in-arms, Captain Xue. Captain Xue probably wished Wang Ye could just sleep through these five days! Of course, that was impossible. ¡°Wow, someone actually caught up?¡± In the jungle, after getting some rest, Wang Ye began to look around. He pretended to search for food, as he only had a few survival pills on him and needed to find more food. After searching the nearby area for a while, Wang Ye hadn¡¯t found any food yet, but he did discover the traces of Black Fox and his team pursuing him. At that moment, Wang Ye was dumbfounded. They¡¯ve chased me all the way here? What¡¯s going on? Wang Ye was unaware that they had full-map communication capabilities, and he had no idea that they had known about the elimination of the Black Cat trio by his hand. Furthermore, he didn¡¯t know about the possibility of the thermal imaging falling into his hands. ¡°Darn it, do they think 1 have no temper?¡± Following their traces, Wang Ye arrived at the spot where he had initially thought about digging a pit last night. At this moment, Wang Ye felt a little regretful. If he didn¡¯t have his camouflage skill, he realized he might have been stepped on the head while sleeping. He rolled his eyes. Then Wang Ye began to follow the traces they left behind. He was looking for the traces of their departure. Wang Ye had originally planned to listen to Jiang Nan¡¯s instructions and try to stay low-key during these five days. But now, he was almost running back to the water source, and there were still people chasing after him. This was getting on his nerves! As for the thermal imaging, Wang Ye didn¡¯t value it as much as Jiang Nan did. He knew it was a valuable item, but he also knew that in another two or three years, the reconnaissance company might also be equipped with it. Moreover, even if he managed to keep it for the full five days, there was no guarantee he could keep it once he left. So, make the most of it. Since it had been handed to him on a silver platter, Wang Ye didn¡¯t plan to be polite. First, he decided to search for their traces, and then later in the evening, he would follow those traces to find them. If he could find them, and the conditions allowed, he would teach them a lesson. He wanted them to know that if they could chase him all the way to the water source, he could also track them relentlessly across the entire map for revenge. Soon enough, Wang Ye found their traces. Black Fox and his team had not hidden their tracks too well. However, Wang Ye didn¡¯t immediately follow them. He spent some time nearby, found a wild banana tree with fruits, picked some unripe bananas, and then returned to his pit. He opened the grass mat and carefully went back inside with the bananas. During broad daylight, when he was alone, pursuing them was not a good choice. Because the daytime visibility was too wide, pursuing someone in the jungle was easy to be discovered and countered. With his thermal imaging device, the nighttime would be the best time for pursuit.. Chapter 394 - Chapter 394: Sudden Situation, Drill Abort Chapter 394: Sudden Situation, Drill Abort Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°I don¡¯t need you to know me. I don¡¯t need you to recognize me. I merge my youth into the rivers of our homeland. The mountains know me. The rivers know me. Our homeland will not forget, will not forget me¡­¡± On the rusty railroad tracks, four people carrying guns and backpacks, walking with sticks in hand, singing loudly the song ¡°Our Homeland Will Not Forget.¡± Yan Zhiming had learned and sung this song on the train when he first joined the army, and he often sang it in the new recruits¡¯ training camp. However, it wasn¡¯t until he arrived at the Seventh Company, at this border supply station, that he truly embraced this song as his spiritual pillar. In the wilderness and mountains, there was a weekly supply truck that brought their essential goods. Apart from that, they hardly saw any other people or vehicles. It was tough. The monotonous and lonely environment made him deeply appreciate this song. In fact, this song was the anthem of their border supply station. Every day, they would sing and listen to this song, using ¡°Our Homeland Will Not Forget¡± to help them stay true to their original aspirations. Now, after singing it once again, Sergeant Yan Zhiming smiled and said, ¡°Alright, stop shouting, brothers. We only have a few kilometers left. Let¡¯s pick up the pace and try to get there before it¡¯s completely dark!¡± ¡°Okay¡­ gogo!¡± Yan Zhiming responded with a smile and started running ahead. Behind him, the other three didn¡¯t keep up, and someone even jokingly scolded, ¡°Why are you running so fast, kid? Aren¡¯t you tired?¡± Yan Zhiming turned back and chuckled, ¡°Hehe, every time I finish singing this song, 1 feel like I¡¯ve been injected with adrenaline. It can at least support me to run three kilometers!¡± A private behind him laughed, ¡°Alright then, you go ahead, start the fire at the finish line, and get the food ready.¡± ¡°Haha! Let¡¯s forget about that,¡± Yan Zhiming replied with a smile. ¡°In these deep mountains and forests, I don¡¯t have live ammunition on me. What if 1 make the food smell too good and before you guys arrive, a tiger shows up?¡± ¡°Come on, the tigers in western Guangdong have long been extinct,¡± someone said. ¡°Running into a bear would be more likely, but that¡¯s not necessarily a disaster; it could be considered good luck!¡± In the deep mountain jungles of western Guangdong, there were indeed many wild animals. Bears, leopards, wild boars, and the like were not uncommon. However, for soldiers, especially patrolling soldiers like them, the sergeant usually carried a few live rounds, just in case. In a situation like this, if they really encountered a bear charging at them, it would be as if the bear had willingly jumped into the cooking pot. ¡°Hey hey ha hey, watch my ¡®Dugu Nine Swords¡¯!¡± The four of them laughed and joked as Yan Zhiming, a bit nervously, swung the stick in his hand, hitting some tall grass growing along the railroad tracks. Of course, this was both play and work. Patrolling the railroad tracks was one aspect, but they also had to maintain them by clearing away small trees and tall grass. ¡°Smack! Smack-!¡± Suddenly, while Yan Zhiming was having fun with his stick, two sounds from the forest to his right sent shivers down their spines. And immediately, the ¡°smack! smack!¡± sounds became more frequent. At that moment, Yan Zhiming¡¯s stick, which had been swinging, came to a halt. Behind him, the other three, who had been laughing a moment ago, lost their smiles instantly. ¡°Quick, be on guard!¡± the sergeant ordered as he reacted. ¡°Sergeant!¡± Yan Zhiming turned around and urgently whispered, ¡°It¡¯s gunfire. Come over here!¡± ¡°Report quickly!¡± the sergeant said with a serious expression, looking at another private nearby, ¡°Xiao He, send a report!¡± They had satellite phones with them, so when the sergeant gave the order, he quickly removed his backpack. Yan Zhiming was startled by the sergeant¡¯s words, but he immediately dropped the stick, set down his backpack, and started to remove his rifle from its case. ¡°Sergeant, what should we do?¡± Yan Zhiming felt a surge of adrenaline in that moment. He felt nervous, scared, and excited all at once. When he joined the army, he had imagined many times the scenario where he would confront criminals, subdue them, and earn recognition, eventually reaching the pinnacle of his life. Especially when he thought of Wang Ye, he often fantasized about achieving feats like him. But in this remote place, not to mention criminals, they hardly saw any ordinary people. Yet, unexpectedly, this situation was unfolding now. Gunshots, and they were not far from the border in this deep mountain forest. This wasn¡¯t a training area; there was a high likelihood that something real was happening. ¡°Take one each, remember, don¡¯t fire unless I give the command!¡± The sergeant didn¡¯t respond to Yan Zhiming¡¯s question. He swiftly removed his own rifle from the backpack and checked that it had an empty magazine. Then, he took out a magazine from a pouch on his tactical vest. This magazine contained eight bullets. Three were blanks, and five were live rounds. At this moment, he removed three live rounds to give one to each of Yan Zhiming and the other two, while he kept two live rounds and three blanks for himself. ¡°Pop pop pop-¡± In the jungle, the gunshots continued, getting louder and more frequent. It was clear they were from handguns. The sound was rapidly approaching, and before long, they not only heard gunshots but also angry shouts and screams. ¡°This is Seventh Company, Seventh Platoon. We are currently on a railroad patrol mission and encountered gunfire. Requesting backup, 1 repeat, requesting backup!¡± At this moment, Xiao He managed to contact the regimental headquarters. Without waiting for the other side to speak, he urgently lowered his voice and spoke. Their unit, despite being small and not even fully staffed, with just six personnel in a squad, had a crucial mission. Each time they went out, they had to leave two members behind as a home guard, with only four members going out. But they had the capability to directly call the regimental headquarters. ¡°Almost there!¡± In the jungle, Wang Ye pushed aside some foliage and crawled out. The sky was beginning to darken. Wang Ye hadn¡¯t brought his backpack; he was only carrying his firearms, ammunition, and thermal imaging equipment. He stealthily approached the spot where he had discovered the tracks during the day. Wang Ye began to follow the tracks. Occasionally, he would scan the surroundings with the thermal imager. For tonight¡¯s mission, Wang Ye had even replaced the battery in his thermal imager. If they dared to chase him, then he was definitely going to surprise them tonight. The long night was ahead, and Wang Ye had rested during the day, so he was fully alert now. As he continued to track, little did Wang Ye know that in the exercise command room, the Chief of Staff¡¯s expression had changed after receiving a phone call. ¡°Alright¡­ I¡¯ll arrange it immediately!¡± After hanging up the phone, the Chief of Staff looked at Captain Xue, who was also watching him, and said, ¡°Old Xue, we have a sudden situation. The exercise must be stopped immediately, and all the soldiers in our battalion need to be deployed for real combat!¡± ¡°What? What¡¯s going on?¡± Captain Xue asked with a grave expression. The Chief of Staff didn¡¯t waste any time and quickly explained, ¡°The patrol team from the supply station we visited earlier heard gunfire while patrolling the railroad tracks. Currently, the Iron Bone Hero Battalion is on an external training deployment, and they don¡¯t have a quick means of reinforcement. So, the personnel left behind by the patrol team have contacted the division headquarters. Now, our division has already ordered armed helicopters to provide support. But just in case, I also need to assemble our troops to remain on standby. After all, we¡¯re close by, and if the situation isn¡¯t favorable, my soldiers must rush to support immediately!¡± ¡°Alright, we, the Mountain Leopards, are also on standby and ready to cooperate!¡± ¡°Good!¡± Nodding, the Chief of Staff looked at the head of the exercise department beside him and said, ¡°Old Lin, the exercise is canceled!¡± In this small-scale adversarial exercise, the exercise department hadn¡¯t stationed personnel in the forest. However, controlling the exercise situation was not difficult for the exercise department. Both reconnaissance soldiers and special forces carried cameras with them. Moreover, the helmets worn by reconnaissance soldiers and special forces had additional functions. They could receive remote signals from the exercise department. While direct verbal communication wasn¡¯t possible, these specially designed exercise helmets were equipped with signal receivers, allowing the exercise department to locate them and even remotely activate smoke devices. For instance, with the Chief of Staff¡¯s words, the head of the exercise department quickly approached a device and pressed a button on top of it. The next moment, many people in the viewpoints on the big screen appeared visibly surprised. Naturally, this included Wang Ye. Smoke? Wang Ye felt a sensation through his helmet. Instinctively, he looked up and saw smoke rising above his head as he raised it. ¡°Fuck!¡± Wang Ye muttered a curse and quickly scanned his surroundings. At that moment, Wang Ye thought he had been set up by someone. But he hadn¡¯t heard any gunshots at all, had he? In an instant, Wang Ye realized something was wrong. Because he suddenly realized that the smoke billowing above his head was not the typical red or blue smoke used to signify casualties in exercises. On the contrary, the smoke that was currently rising was yellow. Wang Ye¡¯s face changed. He still remembered when they were issued these helmets; it had been mentioned that if an emergency situation occurred and the exercise department needed to halt the exercise, it wouldn¡¯t produce the usual red smoke for casualties but instead emit yellow smoke. And when such a situation occurred, everyone had to immediately withdraw from the exercise and return to base. Fuck!¡± Wang Ye muttered a curse and immediately turned to run. The exercise had been halted. Something must have gone wrong. Wang Ye needed to get out of the field and return to base immediately. In fact, it wasn¡¯t just Wang Ye. At this moment, all the reconnaissance soldiers from Division A in the entire exercise area had their faces change, and they all started moving. Simultaneously, the special forces, equipped with remote communication capabilities, received direct verbal orders from Captain Xue at this moment. ¡°Exit the exercise, there¡¯s a special situation, prepare for real combat!¡± In the vast exercise area, as dusk settled in, people were getting a bit panicked. At the same time, two armed helicopters took off in tandem from the helipad of the division¡¯s helicopter squadron. Armed helicopters were already present in the exercise area, not just one but several. In addition to armed helicopters, the special forces had even brought transport helicopters. However, they were all without live ammunition. It was impossible to execute a real mission because in real combat, the enemy wouldn¡¯t be equipped with exercise helmets, and blanks and lasers wouldn¡¯t cause any real harm to them. ¡°Snap!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t move, any of you!¡± As Wang Ye began to retreat from the exercise forest, on the other side, Yan Zhiming and his three comrades, led by their sergeant, had already left their backpacks and entered the jungle. They watched as a group of individuals up ahead turned and fired while fleeing in a panic. The sergeant waved his hand, and then he fired a shot into the air. A blank warning shot. The next second, the sergeant stepped forward, pointing his gun at them, and shouted sternly. Yan Zhiming and the other three did the same, swiftly stepping out from behind cover with their Type 95 rifles aimed at the group. Although there was only one bullet in each of their guns, their collective presence was quite intimidating. Clearly, the sudden appearance of these four individuals had startled not only the group they were chasing but also those who had been pursuing them through the jungle. In the world of illegal activities, especially for those engaged in criminal activities along the border, Chinese soldiers were the ones they feared the most. However, fear was only momentary. In the next moment, among the group of individuals fleeing ahead, someone raised their hand and adjusted their handgun, which had originally been aimed behind them. ¡°Be careful!¡± The sergeant immediately lunged toward Yan Zhiming, and in the sound of a gunshot, he tackled him into the grass. As for the other two privates, they quickly retreated behind cover. However, one of the privates couldn¡¯t resist and, after taking cover, fired a shot toward the group.. Chapter 395 - Chapter 395: Desperado, Shot Chapter 395: Desperado, Shot Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation This is a group of criminals who were originally conducting illegal transactions in a remote border area. However, in this particular transaction, one party had malicious intentions from the start, hoping to get away without paying. That¡¯s why the current situation has unfolded. The group with such intentions had pre-arranged individuals hidden in the shadows, waiting until they saw the other side¡¯s goods before making their move. At that moment, half of the opposing group that had come from the Black Triangle was either killed or injured, and the remaining few fled. If everything goes as planned, these guys will have a hard time escaping. After all, nearly twenty people are chasing them, and even their leader is staying behind with some others to clean up the scene. However, what comes unexpectedly is often quite sudden. The sound of gunfire actually attracted military personnel. ¡°Quick¡­ retreat!¡± At this moment, among those chasing from behind, the temporary leader felt a chill in his heart. They had encountered the military. Damn it, they didn¡¯t check the calendar before leaving! Whether it¡¯s a populated or unpopulated area, there are always soldiers and armed police patrolling the border. They were aware of this, but they were gambling that they wouldn¡¯t encounter any while conducting their illegal transaction here. In fact, the first few times they engaged in small-scale transactions and ¡°fishing¡± here, nothing went wrong. They didn¡¯t expect trouble this time. In an instant, he shouted for everyone to retreat. He needed to go back and tell their leader to run fast. Facing off against the military was not something they had the guts to do. However, after they stopped and retreated, the few individuals chasing them from the Black Triangle ahead didn¡¯t stop. ¡°Bang! Bang!¡± Gunshots continued, and several of them continuously fired their weapons in the direction where Yan Zhiming and his group were located. The shot fired by the soldier from Yan Zhiming¡¯s squad earlier had missed them. There was still a distance of about thirty to forty meters between them. In their first real combat encounter, the random shots fired from behind the large tree had missed their mark by a wide margin. ¡°Go¡­ charge¡­ charge forward!¡± One of them, a dark-skinned individual shouted. They were now true fugitives. When they saw Yan Zhiming and his group, even though they were frightened to the core, they dared to raise their weapons and open fire. Mainly, they were well aware that giving up their arms and being captured meant certain death. The country they were dealing with, ZHK, had the most stringent anti-drug measures, and for international drug traffickers like them, capture meant a death sentence. So, there was no way they would lay down their weapons. As for retreating, it was no different from death. Those untrustworthy bastards were still behind them. So, they had only one option: charge forward, all the way to the border, and then cross it to get back. ¡°Watch out!¡± Lu Yibo, who was Yan Zhiming¡¯s squad leader, shouted loudly as these guys charged toward them. Although they managed to avoid a direct confrontation and instead veered slightly to the side, they were still coming towards them. And not far from where they were charging, two privates were hiding behind a large tree. Currently, only one of them had a live round in their gun, while the other had just fired blanks earlier. After yelling and lying down on the ground, Lu Yibo quickly fired two shots into the air, then suddenly rolled a few times before changing his position and getting up with his gun ready. He aimed at the few individuals running from that direction and fired two shots in succession. He did this because there were still two empty rounds in the front of his magazine, and there wasn¡¯t time to remove them, so he fired them off directly. Now that he had gotten up, he didn¡¯t have much time to aim, but the people running toward them were now only about ten meters away. Two shots in quick succession, and one of the six opponents fell straight to the ground. But just at that moment, not far from their position behind a tree, there was a muffled grunt, and then a soldier collapsed. Their position had only a tree as cover, and the enemy continued to suppress them with random gunfire. The soldier who had fired blanks could focus on evading, but the one with the live round in his gun, after firing alongside Lu Yibo, also wanted to shoot. However, lacking experience in actual combat, he was hit by the bullets fired haphazardly by the enemy before he could pull back and fire. ¡°That fucker Wang!¡± Lu Yibo, seeing his comrade fall, tears welling up in his eyes. He quickly got up, clutching his gun. But in the next moment, before he could fire, his body shuddered. ¡°Bang!¡± A gunshot rang out, and it was his gun that had fired. However, when the gun went off, the muzzle was pointed upward, and the bullet flew directly into the sky. ¡°Zhiming!¡± Beside him, Lu Yibo shouted desperately with bloodshot eyes. ¡°Click, click,¡± he tried to pull the trigger again, but there were no more bullets. Filled with rage, he couldn¡¯t care about anything else at the moment. He threw the gun aside and quickly crawled towards Yan Zhiming. Two shots had been fired, one hitting the abdomen and the other the chest. ¡°Don¡¯t move, you¡¯ll be okay, I¡­ I¡¯ll bandage you up!¡± Lu Yibo, with swollen, teary eyes, assured Yan Zhiming. He quickly took out a first aid kit from his pocket. ¡°Go¡­ quickly¡­¡± At the same time, several drug traffickers on the opposite side, after leaving the wounded comrade behind, had also rushed towards Yan Zhiming¡¯s group. They were still firing backward, but at this moment, they weren¡¯t even looking, just blindly shooting while running. ¡°What? Outlaws running rampant?¡± ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll immediately arrange for action!¡± In the exercise department, the chief of staff held the phone and his eyebrows were almost furrowed together. Filled with anger. ¡°Captain Xue!¡± Seeing the chief of staff hang up the phone, Captain Xue quickly spoke up. ¡°We have two soldiers wounded by gunfire, and the criminals on the other side are fleeing in two groups. 1 need your help right now!¡± ¡°Alright! Tell me what to do!¡± Captain Xue was also taken aback when he heard this. ¡°Send one of your two transport planes to us, we¡¯ll have ammunition delivered immediately. I¡¯ll organize the previously eliminated soldiers to go over. However, the two groups of the enemy have split up, so your other transport plane should continue picking up people in the mountains as quickly as possible. Whether they¡¯re your people or ours, one counts as one. Bring them to the supply station to receive live ammunition, and then continue to provide support.¡± ¡°Understood!¡± Captain Xue immediately responded and began giving orders. ¡°Captain, what¡¯s going on?¡± At the supply station, Jiangnan and the others were now standing on the training ground where Yan Zhiming¡¯s group had departed from. They had been eliminated, but after elimination, they couldn¡¯t go back, and they certainly couldn¡¯t rest. In fact, they had it worse after elimination. Survival competition eliminated them, so now they had to continue surviving in the mountains near the supply station. And this time, the chief of staff had given them orders to survive in this jungle for ten days. However, just now, the chief of staff had issued an urgent command. End the survival exercise, urgent mission, everyone gather here. So, they had rushed out in a hurry. ¡°How should I know?¡± Jiangnan replied with irritation as he looked at the cook beside him. The chief of staff¡¯s orders were limited to what they needed to do, and he hadn¡¯t provided any additional information. Right now, Jiangnan and the others were just as puzzled. ¡°I wonder how Wang Ye is doing,¡± the clerk next to them said. ¡°It¡¯s a good thing if he hasn¡¯t come out yet, but I wonder if this emergency mission will disrupt the exercise,¡± Jiangnan said, looking at the situation with indifference. Actually, deep down, he kind of hoped the exercise would be disrupted. If Wang Ye hadn¡¯t come out yet, it meant the exercise would be interrupted, and that meant Wang Ye had come out alive. In such a situation, they could finally talk about the thermal imaging device Wang Ye had in his possession. This time, the entire battalion had gone into the mountains, including the battalion commander, even though they didn¡¯t have maps. But so far, he had the highest position eliminated. It was embarrassing! If Wang Ye could secure the thermal imaging device, he could turn the tables. At this moment, he still had no idea what the emergency was, so he had time to ponder. He had no idea that Wang Ye, whom they were talking about, was actually just a few hundred meters away from them. Wang Ye was not far from the supply station to begin with, so he could quickly return when he received the command. ¡°Why did they suspend the exercise?¡± Wang Ye muttered as he ran, carrying only his gun, ammunition, and a thermal imaging device. In the event of an emergency suspension of the exercise, he needed to return as quickly as possible, so he didn¡¯t have time to detour to get his backpack. As he looked at the supply station ahead, Wang Ye was lost in thought while running. He wondered what had caused the exercise to be suspended and felt a bit regretful for not encountering the Black Fox this time. ¡°Hmm?¡± When he was about two hundred meters from the supply station, Wang Ye suddenly turned around. He saw it¡ªa helicopter flying over. This helicopter was clearly not one of their own unit¡¯s Z-9s but a larger model. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Wang Ye was puzzled, but he quickly discarded his scattered thoughts and hurried towards the supply station. He had a feeling something was not right. Another exercise suspension, coupled with the arrival of this unfamiliar, larger helicopter¡ªwas something significant happening? ¡°Platoon¡­ Platoon Leader¡­ am 1¡­ am 1 useless?¡± Lying on the ground, Yan Zhiming¡¯s mouth kept bleeding. ¡°No¡­ you¡¯re not useless, you¡¯re great, and brave, even braver than your fellow villagers. Hang in there!¡± Lu Yibo, while helping Yan Zhiming stop the bleeding, spoke with teary eyes. Their two other comrades were also with them, and one of the uninjured soldiers was assisting Lu Yibo. ¡°Yeah, buddy, hang in there. You¡¯ll be fine. Look, I got hit too, but I¡¯m still here and kicking. You can do it!¡± The other uninjured private, despite his lips turning pale and his forehead dotted with sweat, encouraged Yan Zhiming with determination. He had been shot, but fortunately, the bullet had only hit his right shoulder. Now, he refused the assistance of his comrade and instead pressed on his wound to stop the bleeding, allowing his comrade to help the platoon leader, Yan Zhiming. ¡°Heh¡­ heh~¡± Yan Zhiming¡¯s face revealed a faint smile, and with a smile, he coughed up some blood. ¡°Don¡¯t laugh, just talk, but don¡¯t strain yourself, we can hear you!¡± Lu Yibo urgently spoke. He wanted Yan Zhiming to talk to keep his spirits up, but seeing Yan Zhiming smile and then cough up blood worried him. At the moment, he didn¡¯t dare to do too much to treat Yan Zhiming¡¯s wounds, so he could only use a hemostatic cloth to cover the wounds. Yan Zhiming had two gunshot wounds, both of which were too life-threatening. ¡°Platoon¡­ platoon leader¡­ I want to hear¡­ hear¡­ our station song!¡± Yan Zhiming weakly spoke. ¡°Alright, but you have to get better first. When you¡¯re well, the platoon leader will sing it to you, sing until you get tired of it. We won¡¯t sing now, so you hang in there!¡± Lu Yibo¡¯s eyes were filled with tears. Yan Zhiming¡¯s condition was deteriorating, and he was very concerned. ¡°Quick, didn¡¯t they say a plane was coming? Why hasn¡¯t it arrived yet?¡± He turned to look at Xiao He, who was nearby, urging him. ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll ask again, I ll check again!¡± ¡°Platoon¡­ platoon leader¡­ sing it now¡­ I¡­ 1¡­¡± Yan Zhiming weakly voiced his request, causing Lu Yibo to panic. ¡°Alright¡­ I¡¯ll sing it, I ll sing it. But don¡¯t talk anymore. You have to listen carefully, okay? Don¡¯t close your eyes!¡± The two hands that were helping Yan Zhiming stop the bleeding were soaked in blood, and as he looked at Yan Zhiming opening his mouth, blood gushing out with each word, Lu Yibo¡¯s voice trembled slightly as he began to sing their station song. ¡°In the vast sea of people¡­ Which one am i¡­ Chapter 396 - Chapter 396: Wang Ye Arrives Chapter 396: Wang Ye Arrives Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation When Wang Ye ran to the supply station¡¯s playground, the transport plane had already landed. Right now, the chief of staff was standing at the front of the line, saying something, but Wang Ye couldn¡¯t hear because the propellers of the transport plane next to them kept spinning. The noise was loud and drowned out the chief of staff¡¯s voice. But Wang Ye saw that Jiang Nan was also in the queue over there. Are these all casualties? What exactly happened? Wang Ye was feeling a bit nervous too. He accelerated and ran over. In fact, at this moment, the people in the queue here and the chief of staff all saw Wang Ye. But whether it was Jiang Nan or others, none of them greeted Wang Ye. ¡°Report!¡± Wang Ye came to the front of the chief of staff and saluted. The chief of staff looked at Wang Ye and said, ¡°Since you¡¯re here, join the operation. Your platoon leader will give you the specific details!¡± The chief of staff didn¡¯t smile, even though he saw the thermal image camera in Wang Ye¡¯s hand. But now, the expression on his face was the most serious that Wang Ye had ever seen since he had known him. ¡°Yes, sir! Wang Ye replied, then turned and walked quickly to the side of Jiang Nan in the queue. ¡°Platoon leader!¡± Wang Ye quietly greeted. Jiang Nan quickly turned his head and spoke in a hushed voice, ¡°Emergency mission. Some criminals were intercepted by the patrol soldiers here at the supply station. One of our guys got shot, and real ammunition is on its way. We need to provide support!¡± ¡°Alright!¡± Wang Ye¡¯s eyes widened. In that moment, Wang Ye¡¯s heart trembled. Someone got shot, but it should be okay, right? It should be okay! He prayed inwardly. Although he didn¡¯t know who got shot, and he hadn¡¯t seen the patrol soldiers here, whoever they were, they were fellow soldiers, just like him. Everyone was compatriots, comrades, and he didn¡¯t want anything to happen to any of them. Anxiously waiting, after about a minute or so, there was another sound from the sky. Two Z-9 helicopters flew over. But one of them didn¡¯t stop or lower its altitude; it just flew away. Only one of them flew over and began to land on the playground. ¡°Quick, let¡¯s go!¡± When the helicopter came to a stop, the chief of staff gave the command, and the twenty-something people present quickly ran over. Boxes of ammunition were unloaded from the helicopter. ¡°Hurry, let¡¯s just take a few boxes that are enough. We need to move quickly!¡± Jiang Nan¡¯s voice rang out. Wang Ye was swift in his actions. After prying open a box containing hand grenades with his knife, he reached in and grabbed a few. At this point, he had already disposed of the training hand grenades and magazines from earlier, throwing them aside while waiting. Now it was time to fully load live ammunition. After taking the grenades, Wang Ye rushed to another side to grab Type 05 rifle magazines and pistol magazines. ¡°Click, click.¡± The sound of bullets being chambered quickly filled the air. ¡°Hurry, once you¡¯re armed, head to the aircraft.¡± In just twenty or thirty seconds, Wang Ye and the others had loaded up with ammunition as per the chief of staff¡¯s instructions. Then, one by one, they swiftly ran toward the transport plane that had been waiting. There were only twenty-three of them. All of them were soldiers from Division A¡¯s reconnaissance battalion, and the special forces members Wang Ye had eliminated earlier weren¡¯t among them. Now, with twenty-three reconnaissance soldiers and one Z-8 transport helicopter, they had enough. Once everyone was on board, the chief of staff also joined them. The aircraft began to take off. Meanwhile, the other Z-9 helicopter, after unloading all the ammunition, also started to take off. They were going to provide support. ¡°In the motherland¡¯s memory¡­ in my memory¡­¡± In the pool of blood, Lu Yibo¡¯s eyes were bloodshot, tears streaming down his face as he sang their unit¡¯s anthem. Yan Zhiming kept his eyes fixed on the sky. ¡°S-Squad leader¡­ the motherland¡­ will definitely¡­ never¡­ forget us, right!¡± His voice had become weak, his eyes losing focus, and blood stained his lips. ¡°No, it won¡¯t forget, definitely not. You¡¯re a hero, but you can¡¯t have anything happen to you, you little rascal. Your girlfriend is still waiting for you!¡± To motivate Yan Zhiming, he brought up Yan Zhiming¡¯s girlfriend. Indeed, this guy hadn¡¯t been in a relationship before enlisting, but during basic training, he got in touch with a female classmate. He had mentioned it to Wang Ye at the time. And now, after all this time had passed, he had successfully established a relationship with her. ¡°Sisi~¡± Yan Zhiming¡¯s eyelids, which had gradually drooped, suddenly snapped open. His eyes refocused. ¡°She¡¯s here¡­ she¡¯s here¡­ Zhiming, hold on, the aircraft is here!¡± Suddenly, the soldier holding the phone next to him heard a voice and quickly spoke up. At that moment, hope ignited in Lu Yibo¡¯s heart as well, and he hurriedly said to him, ¡°Hold on, think of your girlfriend, think of your parents, you can definitely make it!¡± In the sky, indeed, a helicopter was approaching. This one wasn¡¯t carrying ammunition. It was the Z-9 helicopter from the Exercise Department, originally responsible for transporting opposing forces personnel out of the exercise area after they finished their role. It had taken off along with the transport helicopter borrowed by the chief of staff. The transport helicopter had brought the chief of staff to pick up the injured, and this Z-9 helicopter, belonging to the Exercise Department, had brought medical support personnel from the Exercise Department directly to this location upon learning that someone had been shot. Soon, the helicopter flew over and hovered at a distance, then medical support personnel carrying medical kits quickly descended using a rope ladder. ¡°The situation is critical; both bullets are very serious. We can¡¯t move them right now; we need to deal with it on-site urgently.¡± The military doctor ran over and quickly assessed the situation. Two military doctors rushed to Yan Zhiming, while the remaining two nurses split up to attend to the other soldier who had been shot. ¡°Save him, please save him! He¡¯s still young, he has a girlfriend. 1 beg you, save him!¡± Hearing the military doctor¡¯s words, Lu Yibo panicked. His hands, covered in blood, tightly gripped the military doctor beside him as he pleaded with tearful eyes. ¡°We will, we will, but we need to handle the emergency now. Please don¡¯t disturb us!¡± ¡°Alright¡­¡± Lu Yibo quickly let go. At this moment, another voice came from the side, ¡°Your condition isn¡¯t good either; the bullets are still inside you. Although they didn¡¯t hit any vital organs, we need to remove them and treat the wounds as soon as possible!¡± ¡°Forget about me¡­ I¡­ 1 can¡¯t die. Go help¡­ save my comrade!¡± Hu Shilong, who was usually described by Lu Yibo as ¡°not worth much,¡± now showed his resilience as a tough man. His face turned pale, lips cyanotic, and he leaned against a tree trunk, looking as if he had been pulled out of the water. The pain was making him sweat, soaking his clothes, but he still refused treatment. Don¡¯t worry, we will definitely save both of you. However, there¡¯s a doctor attending to him right now. I¡¯ll take care of you. Your condition is also critical; if we don¡¯t treat you promptly, you may suffer severe consequences in the future.¡± Though she was just a nurse, she was a military nurse, trained in basic emergency care. When the military doctors were overwhelmed, she had to step in. Of course, she wouldn¡¯t remove the bullets at the moment, but she could administer pain relief and provide immediate, scientifically sound care to stabilize the injuries. ¡°No¡­ no need. Go help¡­ 1 can¡¯t die!¡± Hu Shilong refused once again. Don¡¯t be foolish; listen to the doctor!¡± Lu Yibo, now with red eyes, glared at him. Earlier, they couldn¡¯t afford to consider his condition. But now, since Yan Zhiming was receiving medical attention and there was a military doctor available, they couldn¡¯t ignore him. ¡°Alright!¡± Finally, Hu Shilong gritted his teeth and agreed. ¡°According to the intelligence, the criminals are divided into two groups, and they are also hostile to each other. However, they have now split up and are on the run,¡± on the plane, the chief of staff spoke with a serious expression to the reconnaissance soldiers sitting on both sides. ¡°I have only one requirement for you: find them, eliminate them, and do not let a single one escape. Can you do it?¡± ¡°We can!¡± ¡°Good. We¡¯re about to reach the incident site. We¡¯ll split into two groups. Jiang Nan, you lead the seven from your Second Platoon to pursue the group that injured our people. The intelligence says there are only five of them left!¡± ¡°Yes, sir! Jiang Nan responded loudly with a serious expression. ¡°Remember, this group consists of desperate criminals who dared to shoot at us and even injured our soldiers. They are highly dangerous, so my requirement for you is to get the job done, no matter what it takes, but you must locate and eliminate all of them!¡± ¡°Yes, sir! Jiang Nan responded loudly once again. ¡°Alright, Zhan Gui, lead the remaining troops to pursue the other group!¡± The chief of staff addressed another lieutenant. He was the deputy platoon leader of the first platoon. ¡°Yes!¡± Sitting across from Wang Ye, Zhan Gui also responded with a serious expression. At this moment, Wang Ye was actually looking out the window. Outside the window, in the distance, there were helicopters flying at low altitude¡­ It was one of the armed helicopters that had departed from the division headquarters along with the one that had delivered ammunition earlier. It had arrived ahead of them and was currently searching for the criminals. In fact, in addition to this helicopter, another helicopter that had brought military doctors was currently landing in a relatively open area near the railroad tracks. Yan Zhiming¡¯s injuries were too severe, and after urgent treatment, he would need to be transported to a military hospital. However, Yan Zhiming couldn¡¯t be loaded onto the helicopter while it was hovering; the aircraft had to land first. Of course, Wang Ye wasn¡¯t aware of this situation at the moment. He was holding the Type 05 rifle tightly in his hands. He had prepared himself mentally for the upcoming confrontation with the criminals. Wang Ye didn¡¯t know that the one who had been shot was his fellow villager, Yan Zhiming, but he did know that this was his comrade from the Iron Bones Heroes unit. After another ten seconds or so of flight, the aircraft came to a stop. ¡°Quick! Get down!¡± Ropes were thrown down. At the command of the chief of staff, one by one, the soldiers rapidly descended along the ropes. Wang Ye had practiced this before, even though it wasn¡¯t rappelling from a helicopter. Nevertheless, he wasn¡¯t afraid now. When it was his turn, he grabbed the rope and descended. While still in the air, Wang Ye glanced around. Everything seemed normal, and he didn¡¯t even see any people because their descent height was not much higher than the treetops in the surrounding jungle. This was done to avoid the turbulence caused by the helicopter¡¯s rotors affecting the medical response team. Therefore, the chosen landing point was hundreds of meters away from the incident site. Under these circumstances, it was impossible to see what was happening over there. However, even though they couldn¡¯t see from the air, as soon as they landed, Wang Ye and the others, led by Jiang Nan and the other team leader, quickly ran toward the incident site. The helicopter could search a large area from the air, but their task was to reach the crime scene and then follow the tracks of the criminals. In just over ten seconds, Wang Ye and the others arrived at the scene. It was at this moment that Wang Ye¡¯s eyes suddenly turned red. Because he saw who was lying in the pool of blood, still receiving urgent treatment. Despite the bloodstains covering his face, Wang Ye recognized him. It was his fellow villager from back home, Yan Zhiming, whom he hadn¡¯t seen since the end of basic training. ¡°Old Yan!¡± With tears in his eyes, Wang Ye shouted and tried to run over. ¡°Wait!¡± The next moment, Jiang Nan grabbed Wang Ye¡¯s hand. ¡°Captain, he¡¯s from my hometown!¡± Wang Ye, with red eyes, looked at him urgently. ¡°The doctor is saving him; don¡¯t go over and disturb. And we have our mission too!¡± Jiang Nan said sternly. At the mention of the mission, Wang Ye calmed down. He continued to watch the figure lying in a pool of blood, his hand gripping the rifle, veins bulging on his forehead. ¡°I will definitely make them pay!¡± Watching Yan Zhiming¡¯s uncertain fate, Wang Ye gritted his teeth, and these words of determination squeezed out through clenched teeth. He had never imagined that he would see Yan Zhiming again after they separated in basic training, under such circumstances. At this moment, Wang Ye truly wanted to take revenge.. Chapter 397 - Chapter 397: Real Combat, First Chapter 397: Real Combat, First Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Criminals are extremely vicious. I understand that most of you have no real experience in combat killings, but we are soldiers, and it is our duty to maintain the stability of our homeland and combat all criminal activities. Just remember, when we eliminate one of these criminals, it¡¯s like saving ten or even more lives.¡± The eight members of the second platoon dispersed on both sides of the trail and swiftly moved through the jungle, following the traces left behind by the enemy. The enemies were not professionals, and their hasty escape had left clear traces. There was no need for the reconnaissance team to investigate too much; they could simply follow the tracks. As they ran, the voice of Jiang Nan came through their earpieces. As a platoon leader, during the pursuit, he didn¡¯t forget to offer some guidance to his soldiers. After all, shooting at targets during training and using firearms in actual combat were two different things. However, this wasn¡¯t a problem for the reconnaissance team. At least not now. Everyone had seen the demeanor of Yan Wuming and his team just now. At this moment, not only was Wang Ye burning with anger, but everyone else also wanted to take down these criminals directly. ¡°Understood!¡± ¡°I know!¡± More than one voice responded, and Wang Ye remained silent. At this moment, he didn¡¯t want to divide his attention in any way. While tracking along the trail, he carefully observed the surrounding environment, fearing that the enemy might split up and flee in different directions. ¡°Wang Ye!¡± Suddenly, Jiang Nan¡¯s voice came through the earpiece again. ¡°Platoon Leader, don¡¯t worry, I understand!¡± Wang Ye quickly replied. ¡°Well, that¡¯s good. Don¡¯t carry any psychological burden, and let¡¯s continue to accelerate.¡± The eight members of the second platoon were now traveling light, without backpacks, moving quickly to catch up with the enemy. ¡°Commander, we¡¯ve located the targets, five of them. Please advise!¡± ¡°Warn them to stop!¡± On the transport plane, the chief of staff had not disembarked. Wang Ye and his team had only just begun tracking when suddenly the voice came through the chief of staff¡¯s communicator. It was the voice of the pilot on the armed helicopter. The WZ-9 attack helicopter was equipped with infrared reconnaissance mode. Although it was broad daylight and the sun was beating down on the jungle, making infrared reconnaissance more challenging, the enemies were not professionals; they were just a group of reckless criminals. Despite the unfavorable conditions for infrared reconnaissance, their movement as a group made them stand out. ¡°This is the People¡¯s Liberation Army. You have violated our country¡¯s laws. Please immediately drop your weapons and surrender¡­¡± ¡°This is¡­¡± During the pursuit, Wang Ye and his team suddenly heard shouting from up ahead. Switching between Chinese and English. This made all eight of Wang Ye¡¯s team members look up. The jungle was dense with trees, and they couldn¡¯t see the helicopter. But soon, the voice of the chief of staff came through their earpieces. ¡°The targets have been located, but they have separated and are fleeing. 1 have instructed the helicopter to lock onto them. Now, I¡¯m sending the transport plane to lower a rope ladder for you to cross over. Try to leave one of them alive!¡± The weaponry system on the WZ-9, excluding missiles, included a 12.7mm caliber machine gun. With this kind of firepower, there was practically no chance of leaving any of the targets alive if they engaged in combat. However, the identities of the criminals who carried out this attack were still unclear. If conditions allowed, it was best to keep one of them alive for interrogation. So, after some consideration, the chief of staff decided to send his own reconnaissance team. After all, Jiang Nan and his team had already arrived in the area and wouldn¡¯t need much time to get into position. ¡°Yes! Jiang Nan quickly responded. He then shouted to Wang Ye¡¯s team, ¡°Let¡¯s go over there!¡± He pointed to a small clearing in the jungle ahead, where a helicopter could lower a rope ladder. At the same time, a message popped up in Wang Ye¡¯s mind. ¡°Mission Reminder: Combat crime, defend military honor. Mission Requirements: Capture or eliminate criminals. Mission Reward: Skill points equivalent to the number of mission targets!¡± Wang Ye had not received any missions until now, and he hadn¡¯t paid it much attention. But now, a mission suddenly appeared. Wang Ye¡¯s steps hesitated for a moment, but then he dismissed the thought. Perhaps because there had been an armed helicopter present earlier, the system didn¡¯t believe he had a chance to encounter any targets. However, the chief of staff¡¯s decision had changed the system¡¯s assessment. Regardless of whether there was a mission or not, Wang Ye¡¯s mindset remained unchanged at this moment. To take down those bastards, even if they needed to keep one alive, they would have to incapacitate him, leaving only a breath of life. Following Jiang Nan to the open spot in the jungle. They looked up at the sky. Soon, the transport plane arrived. The rope ladder was already down. ¡°Hurry, get on!¡± Jiang Nan shouted. The eight of them quickly grabbed the rope ladder and began to climb up. But they didn¡¯t get on the transport plane. They were suspended on the rope ladder, holding onto it together. After the transport plane gained a bit of altitude, it started circling in the sky and headed towards the position of the armed helicopter that was still circling and broadcasting messages. The distance wasn¡¯t too far, probably less than two kilometers. In the jungle, the fleeing enemies also had limited speed. Mainly because Wang Ye and his team had urgently taken the helicopter to get here right after the incident. Now, in the jungle, the five remaining flour smugglers had pale faces. They were terrified. There was no way around it. Just a moment ago, the armed helicopter had fired a burst of rounds at the ground to warn them, following the orders of the chief of staff. Seeing the craters left behind by those rounds in the mountains, they were panicking. Currently, even though they had separated, the armed helicopter was still circling overhead. Deep despair welled up within them, and all five of them began to panic, taking any path they could find. Soon, something even more despair-inducing happened. Another, larger helicopter flew over, and on this helicopter, they could see a group of fully armed soldiers hanging from a rope. In that moment, their sense of despair was nearly destroying their rationality. They couldn¡¯t fathom how a simple flour smuggling operation had escalated to the point where so many armed helicopters were chasing them. Why was this happening? Were the Chinese family this crazy? A minor incident on the border had led to a group of helicopters arriving so quickly. They weren¡¯t invading an army; they were just a few individuals engaged in criminal activities! Hurry, send down the next two!¡± The transport plane hovered and lowered its altitude slightly, and the two individuals at the bottom were released. With the thermal imaging guidance from the armed helicopter, the remaining five individuals had no chance of escaping. In fact, it wasn¡¯t just the chief of staff¡¯s desire to capture one of them for interrogation; at this point, they had no opportunity to continue running. After the two at the bottom were dropped, the transport plane ascended once more. Then, flying a few hundred meters, the second batch of two individuals was also released. Wang Ye¡¯s second platoon now consisted of only eight people, while there were five targets. The chief of staff ordered two of his men to deal with one of the targets, and the remaining one would be taken care of after they dealt with the four others while being monitored by the armed helicopter. The third batch was also released, and Wang Ye was accompanied by the document officer. ¡°Just ahead of you. Remember, try to keep them alive. If they resist, you can use your firearms, but aim for their hands and feet to leave them alive.¡± The chief of staff¡¯s voice came through their earpieces. He was directing the operation directly from the transport plane. ¡°Yes! H Wang Ye and the document officer responded and then exchanged glances. With a quick ¡°let¡¯s go¡± from the document officer, the two of them swiftly followed a clear trail through the jungle. ¡°Wang Ye, slow down, 1¡¯11 go ahead!¡± While running, the document officer shouted. Wang Ye was moving too fast and had left him behind. ¡°It¡¯s okay, I won¡¯t be reckless when I see the target. Trust me!¡± Wang Ye understood his concern. He was worried about getting ahead and risking injury. After all, he had recently joined the reconnaissance team and, despite being a lieutenant, he was still considered a newcomer. But there was no way Wang Ye could slow down at this moment. He had been holding back his anger for too long, and he wanted to let it out. In less than half a minute, Wang Ye spotted the figure of someone fleeing in panic through the jungle. When they were dropped by the transport plane, they were not placed right next to their fleeing targets. After all, what if they started shooting at everyone when they were released? So, when they were dropped, there was a distance of one or two hundred meters. However, they had already run quite a distance, and their stamina was heavily depleted. Now, compared to Wang Ye, their speed was significantly slower. ¡°Stop, drop your weapons and surrender, or I¡¯ll open fire!¡± Although Wang Ye wanted nothing more than to remain silent and simply empty his magazine into the person¡¯s head, he knew that as a military man, he had to follow the proper procedures and protocols. In that moment, the person ahead panicked and turned to look back, raising his hand immediately. ¡°Be careful!¡± the document officer called from behind. The next moment, instead of a pistol shot, there was a burst of gunfire from the Type 05 rifle. Wang Ye had been prepared when he shouted the command. Seeing the person raise his hand, he didn¡¯t hesitate at all and immediately pulled the trigger. ¡°Pu pu~¡± Several rounds from the Type 05 rifle were fired. ¡°Bang!¡± The figure in front of them crouched down, and then there was a ¡°pop¡± as the pistol fired! It turned out that the person¡¯s gun had accidentally discharged after being hit. However, even with this accidental gunshot, Wang Ye and the document officer both remained prone on the ground. They knew that in combat, every life counted, and they couldn¡¯t afford to be careless. ¡°I¡¯ve lowered the muzzle, be careful, he might still have the ability to resist!¡± Wang Ye turned his head and quietly reminded the document officer hiding behind a tree. Although he wanted nothing more than to take a direct shot to the head, the chief of staff had requested that they try to capture the person alive. So, Wang Ye controlled his urge to kill and instead fired a burst of seven or eight rounds, aiming for the person¡¯s lower body. In fact, even without Wang Ye saying a word, the document officer immediately knew that the person wasn¡¯t dead yet. Because as soon as Wang Ye¡¯s words fell, there was a piercing scream from the front. ¡°All! All-¡± ¡°Go!¡± Taking a deep breath, Wang Ye wasn¡¯t frightened by the scream. He quickly moved to the side and jumped forward. ¡°All! Pop! Pop!¡± In the jungle, the criminal had already rolled onto his back. With one hand on his wounded leg, he let out a painful scream. His eyes were bulging, bloodshot, and in his other hand, he held the pistol and fired wildly in the direction behind him. He had completely lost his sanity. Bullets flew all around, passing over Wang Ye¡¯s head. He crawled forward without a hint of expression on his face. ¡°Be careful, wait for him to run out of bullets!¡± came the voice of the document officer through their earpieces, but he was a bit late in saying that. By now, Wang Ye had already seen him. Seeing that he was no longer aiming in their direction with his pistol, Wang Ye raised his hand and fired a two-round burst. At this point, Wang Ye and the criminal were only about ten meters apart. The two rounds hit their target accurately, and the man¡¯s screams stopped abruptly. Two shots: one to the right forearm and one to the right shoulder. They weren¡¯t fatal shots, but they were like the final straw that broke the camel¡¯s back. The man who had been firing wildly while injured suddenly went silent, his screams drained of all strength. Wang Ye kept his gaze fixed on the man and approached him, rising to his feet. ¡°Wang Ye, be careful!¡± came the footsteps from behind as the document officer arrived. He was slower in both speed and reaction, so he hadn¡¯t fired a shot yet. Of course, at this moment, no one was concerned about that. Both of them could see that the man had been hit at least three or four times in each leg, once in the right arm, and once in the right shoulder. He was no longer a threat. However, at this point, Wang Ye still aimed at the man¡¯s left hand, which was lying helplessly at his side, and fired another shot. ¡°To prevent any potential threat!¡± Wang Ye turned to the document officer and explained. ¡°I understand!¡± The document officer nodded. The chief of staff had only requested that they leave the man alive, but to eliminate any potential threat, disabling both hands was the safest option. Approaching the man, the document officer kicked away the pistol by his side, then crouched down to check the situation. He looked up at Wang Ye and said, ¡°The target is no longer a threat; let¡¯s report the situation.¡± But upon hearing this, Wang Ye looked in another direction. ¡°You report; I¡¯ll go support the platoon leader!¡± Wang Ye said, then turned and ran, not giving the document officer a chance to speak. It had only been one encounter, and Wang Ye hadn¡¯t yet released the pent-up anger he had been holding back.. Chapter 398 - Chapter 398: Kill the Enemy, Mission Completed Chapter 398: Kill the Enemy, Mission Completed Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Hurry, hurry, pickup the pace!¡± At the supply station, Black Fox yelled loudly next to the transport plane. Meanwhile, on the playground, Special Forces soldiers who had just withdrawn from the exercise area and a small number of reconnaissance troops were rapidly heading towards the ammunition crates guarded by two people. Soon, each soldier grabbed hand grenades and ammunition magazines that matched their weapons before heading back. ¡°Here comes another group of people. Is something happening today?¡± On the edge of the playground, a soldier on the watchtower couldn¡¯t hold back and spoke into his walkie-talkie. On the other side, in front of the barracks, another soldier stood there. ¡°I don¡¯t know, these reconnaissance troops seem to be crazy!¡± He also had a walkie-talkie in his hand. Two people took turns watching over the supply station during each patrol. Today, it was their turn. At the moment, the two of them had no idea that something had happened to their comrades in the platoon. The soldier on the watchtower now had a pair of binoculars in his other hand. The next moment, he suddenly said, ¡°Something seems off!¡± ¡°What¡¯s off?¡± came the response over the walkie-talkie. ¡°Their armbands seem different!¡± ¡°I can¡¯t see, 1 don¡¯t have binoculars!¡± The soldier in front of the building squinted but was more than a hundred meters away. If he had the ability to see the armband patterns clearly with his naked eyes, he wouldn¡¯t be guarding the supply station. ¡°Never mind, let¡¯s not bother them. Shouldn¡¯t our squad leader be getting to the cooking place by now? Which one of us should cook?¡± ¡°You cook, I¡¯ll take over the watch. My culinary skills can¡¯t match yours!¡± As the soldier in front of the barracks spoke, he descended the steps in front of the barracks. However, after coming down, he couldn¡¯t resist and deliberately walked towards the ammunition crates on the playground. He saw the hastily arriving transport plane take off again, but there were still two soldiers near the ammunition crates. He couldn¡¯t approach them earlier, but now he could claim he was there to relieve them. It wouldn¡¯t hurt to pass by and ask a question. ¡°Hey, brothers, what¡¯s going on? Are you guarding live ammunition here?¡± Li Xiaohao asked the two soldiers who were guarding the ammunition. Both of them looked over. One of them, looking at him with an expressionless face, said, ¡°Don¡¯t ask what you shouldn¡¯t, comrade. Go about your business!¡± Li Xiaohao was speechless, pursed his lips, touched his nose, and turned to leave. ¡°What¡¯s so great about it, not asking means not asking!¡± Inwardly, Li Xiaohao muttered with dissatisfaction. To be honest, at this moment, he couldn¡¯t deny that he felt a sense of disappointment deep inside. Look at them, transport planes, armed helicopters, and now live ammunition. They might be going on a mission, but what about us? Can¡¯t even get a simple answer. Feeling a bit helpless. Little did he know, he had actually misunderstood the situation. Because the two soldiers guarding the ammunition had no idea what had happened at all. They were just support personnel, and their orders were simply to transport and guard the ammunition. ¡°Wang Ye, wait for me!¡± In the jungle, the staff officer did not stay in one place. Wang Ye had asked him to report, and he had indeed reported. But now the chief of staff had boarded a transport plane to command operations in another direction. Temporarily out of communication range. He couldn¡¯t go disrupt things on Jiang Nan¡¯s side either. After all, Jiang Nan was also involved in the operation now. What if he accidentally interfered during a critical moment of Jiang Nan¡¯s operation? So, he just glanced at the criminal lying on the ground and then followed Wang Ye. This guy had been shot in the limbs, and he couldn¡¯t possibly move. As for whether he would die from excessive bleeding, the staff officer wasn¡¯t thinking about that at all right now. Compared to everything else, he and Wang Ye were now members of the same team, and working together was the most important thing. ¡°Squad leader, one in front and one behind. Follow in my footsteps!¡± Up ahead, Wang Ye heard his voice, but he didn¡¯t stop. In Wang Ye¡¯s eyes, the staff officer was indeed a bit slow in terms of speed. Prolonged office work led to a decrease in physical fitness and cross-country speed. Waiting for him to catch up and try to reach the last target that the armed helicopter had locked onto would take some time. But Wang Ye didn¡¯t want to waste time now. Just as he was about to flip over an obstacle, Wang Ye felt impatient. ¡°Alright, but be careful. If you see the target and don¡¯t have a clear shot, stop and wait for me¡­¡± The staff officer felt a bit helpless, but now that Wang Ye had said that, he could only grit his teeth and speed up, trying his best to keep up. At this moment, the staff officer vowed in his heart that this time, he would definitely get his fitness back when they returned. Slowing down the team was too uncomfortable. Especially when they were out here to avenge their comrades and strike at criminals, he regretted not maintaining his physical fitness earlier. His thoughts were not something Wang Ye had time to consider right now. Swish, swish- In the jungle, the rustling of leaves and grass was heard as their camouflage suits brushed against the vegetation. Wang Ye was now like a cheetah in the jungle, holding his gun and chasing after the armed helicopter in the sky at incredible speed. They weren¡¯t too far apart, and just a few minutes after Wang Ye started sprinting at full speed, he saw the guy up ahead who was almost driven crazy by the armed helicopter. The armed helicopter in the sky had never stopped its calls. In fact, while shouting, the machine gun on board occasionally fired a few rounds of 12.7mm large-caliber bullets towards the fleeing people below, even though it didn¡¯t aim at them. Nevertheless, this significantly slowed down their escape. ¡°Stop!¡± Wang Ye caught up to the man and shouted. Of course, it didn¡¯t do much. The man only glanced back at Wang Ye before continuing to accelerate in terror. He didn¡¯t dare to raise his gun at Wang Ye like the first one did earlier. However, not opening fire didn¡¯t mean Wang Ye would be polite. He shouted once but didn¡¯t stop. The next moment, Wang Ye raised his gun and fired a burst. He didn¡¯t hit the target; when Wang Ye fired, the man had just moved behind a large tree. The Type 05 bullets couldn¡¯t penetrate the tree. But the man quickly emerged from behind the tree. He didn¡¯t stop at all. The man who had been scared out of his wits was now nowhere near as imposing as when he had charged at Yan Zhiming and the others earlier. He held a handgun in his hand, but it seemed like he had forgotten about it, focusing solely on running away. ¡°Puff, puff-¡± Gunshots rang out once more. This time, he wasn¡¯t as lucky as before. His whole body stiffened, then he collapsed to the ground. Wang Ye didn¡¯t aim specifically for his legs this time. He already had a live captive, and whether this one survived or not depended on his luck. Clearly, luck was not on his side. As he fell, Wang Ye saw a bullet hit the back of his head. Even so, Wang Ye continued to approach with a cold expression. It wasn¡¯t until he was about seven to eight meters away, and he could clearly see the man lying on the ground with wide-open eyes, blood oozing from the back of his head, that Wang Ye finally relaxed. Holding his gun, Wang Ye sat down right where he was. The battle was over. During the pursuit just now, Jiang Nan had switched frequencies on his earpiece to inquire about the situation and also gave updates on the other team members. Out of the three they were pursuing, one had dropped his weapon and surrendered, one had been shot dead, and one had been hit but was still alive. That, along with the one Wang Ye had disabled earlier, made up the full picture of their encounters. Out of the five individuals they were pursuing, three were still alive. ¡°Wang Ye, is everything alright?¡± Coming from behind, the staff officer arrived a bit late. At first glance, he saw Wang Ye sitting on the ground, and he was immediately shocked, thinking that Wang Ye had been injured. ¡°I¡¯m fine!¡± Wang Ye looked at him and shook his head slowly. ¡°You scared me!¡± Hearing Wang Ye speak, the staff officer¡¯s tense heart relaxed. Then, he looked at the figure lying about seven to eight meters away in a pool of blood. With just one look, he felt his eyelids twitch, and he turned his head away. Feeling a bit uneasy. He was a veteran, but veterans in peacetime rarely had experiences like this. Before long, Jiang Nan also arrived. After examining the scene and confirming that the person ahead had been shot dead, he turned to Wang Ye and the staff officer and said, ¡°Let¡¯s go, take me to the location of your first target!¡± ¡°Lieutenant, isn¡¯t there another group? Should we go support them?¡± Wang Ye asked in response. He hadn¡¯t forgotten about the other group of criminals. In fact, the helicopter in the sky had flown away to support them right after Wang Ye shot this person. Jiang Nan looked at him and said, ¡°If needed, the higher-ups will send us in. Wang Ye, stay calm. It¡¯s right to kill the enemy for revenge, but don¡¯t let anger cloud your judgment.¡± Wang Ye was briefly taken aback. Then, he lowered his head in silent reflection. He realized that he had indeed let his emotions get the better of him earlier. ¡°Exhale-¡± He took a deep breath. The next moment, Wang Ye looked up at Jiang Nan again. ¡°Squad Leader, after this mission is over, I¡¯d like to request some time off.¡± Jiang Nan was still looking at Wang Ye, and when he heard this, he nodded directly. ¡°Okay.¡± He knew why Wang Ye wanted the time off. This reason was something he couldn¡¯t refuse. ¡°Alright, get up!¡± He reached out his hand. Wang Ye grabbed his hand, allowed himself to be pulled up, and then, along with the staff officer, headed back in the direction they had come from to find the individual whose limbs Wang Ye had disabled. ¡°Mission completed, gained two skill points.¡± Several minutes later, in the woods, Wang Ye had been tending to the criminal who had been shot in all four limbs by him. Suddenly, a notification sound from the system rang in his mind. Wang Ye was momentarily stunned, then he let out a sigh. He knew that the situation on the other side had also been resolved. As expected, less than half a minute later, with a transport plane flying overhead, the voice of the chief of staff came over everyone¡¯s earpieces. ¡°Jiang Nan, what¡¯s the situation on your side?¡± ¡°Report¡­¡± Jiang Nan responded via the earpiece. ¡°Chief, is it over on your end?¡± After reporting the situation on their side, Jiang Nan also asked. ¡°Yes, it¡¯s over. One person killed, one injured, and the rest were all captured alive.¡± Although the group on the other side was larger, they were actually less formidable than the group they had encountered here. The group here consisted of fugitives from the Golden Triangle. On the other side, the group was made up of domestic criminals. When the helicopter caught up to them, over a dozen of them voluntarily dropped their weapons and knelt during the initial rounds of warnings and gunfire to intimidate them. Only a few dared to run. However, these few who tried to escape, when pursued by the reconnaissance troops, mostly didn¡¯t put up much resistance and, seeing the futility of their actions, chose to immediately drop their weapons, crouch down, and surrender.. Chapter 399 - Chapter 399: After the Battle, the Commander Arrives at the Airport Chapter 399: After the Battle, the Commander Arrives at the Airport Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Is it over? Alright, I understand!¡± In a speeding military off-road vehicle, Colonel Hong answered the call with a stern expression. After hanging up, he shouted to the driver in front, ¡°Stop!¡± The news of the supply station being attacked by criminals was actually the first thing the regiment learned about. It was just that the colonel had taken his men out for training, and considering that the Iron Boned Hero Regiment had no rapid response capability, they could only continue to request reinforcements. But this didn¡¯t mean that the Iron Bones Hero Regiment wasn¡¯t taking any action. After learning about it, Colonel Hong immediately sounded the alarm, and then the entire regiment¡¯s fastest mobilizing infantry platoon got on trucks. He personally led the team and rushed quickly towards the incident. However, they had only left the training camp less than fifty kilometers away. A call came from the division headquarters. The emergency situation had been roughly resolved, and they were currently engaged in post-incident work. The Iron Bone Hero Regiment didn¡¯t need to go there anymore. Holding back his frustration, but unable to change the situation. ¡°Colonel, what¡¯s going on?¡± Just as they stopped, the chief of staff from the car behind got out and jogged over. ¡°Division headquarters orders, we don¡¯t need to go there anymore. Now, you lead the team back, and 1¡¯11 go to the hospital with the political commissar!¡± ¡°Well¡­ alright!¡± The chief of staff nodded somewhat reluctantly. Knowing that his regiment¡¯s soldiers had been shot in the attack, his first instinct was to seek revenge. But later, he learned that there was a special forces unit and a division reconnaissance company engaged in a confrontation near the attacked supply station. He knew right away that his chances of personally getting revenge were slim. With both a special forces unit and a reconnaissance company involved, those criminals would likely be dealt with on the spot. The colonel looked at him. ¡°That¡¯s enough, lead the team back!¡± After saying that, the colonel got back into the vehicle. One of the wounded soldiers at the supply station was in relatively stable condition, not in immediate danger, but the other one was reported to be in critical condition and was being urgently transported to the hospital for treatment. As the regimental commander, now that he had come out, he didn¡¯t need to handle the enemy situation anymore. In this situation, he certainly had to visit the hospital! ¡°Ugh~¡± While the colonel and the political commissar were heading to the hospital, in the sky above the incident site, a Z-9 helicopter began its return journey to the division headquarters. In the cabin, Wang Ye sat beside the clerk who was bent over, vomiting. This made the pilot in front turn his head to look, wanting to say something, but ultimately held back. They were all comrades who had just experienced real combat, and they didn¡¯t know what to say in this situation. Even though they were now vomiting on their beloved aircraft, they had to endure it. ¡°Are you okay?¡± Wang Ye patted his back. ¡°I¡¯m¡­ I¡¯m fine¡­ I just feel a bit airsick!¡± After vomiting, the clerk raised his head and gave a rather lame excuse. ¡°Heh, I understand, I understand. To be honest, I feel a bit airsick too!¡± On the opposite side, a non-commissioned officer from the third platoon smiled awkwardly. What he said was true; he already felt a bit queasy, and now that the clerk had vomited, his urge to vomit had intensified. However, they were definitely not airsick. These square-jawed soldiers, who were used to driving in rough terrain, couldn¡¯t possibly get airsick while sitting in a helicopter. Moreover, these veterans had all been on planes before. The vomiting was just a reaction to having taken a life for the first time, or rather, witnessing a killing. Now that the mission was over and their minds had relaxed a bit, they couldn¡¯t help but feel nauseous when they thought about it. Especially on the clerk¡¯s side, the unlawful individual shot by Wang Ye had been hit in the back of the head. The visual impact of a headshot was definitely more intense than that of a body shot. Even though Wang Ye didn¡¯t personally pull the trigger, he had witnessed it up close at the scene. However, he couldn¡¯t handle it, while Wang Ye, the one who had fired the shot, felt absolutely no discomfort. He didn¡¯t know why, but he just didn¡¯t feel anything. Even when he recalled the image of killing that person, Wang Ye remained calm inside. In fact, Wang Ye was even thinking that if the person were still standing in front of him, he would still shoot him without hesitation. ¡°Where¡¯s the thermal imager?¡± Suddenly, Jiang Nan, who was sitting on the other side of Wang Ye, turned his head and spoke. Wang Ye looked at him, then silently took something out of his bag. No one had mentioned this thing before, including when they left the training area for the supply station, neither the chief of staff nor Jiang Nan had mentioned it. However, as soon as the mission was over, the chief of staff asked Wang Ye if the thermal imager was still on him. Knowing that, he immediately ordered one of the reconnaissance soldiers who had participated in killing the criminals to go back with the ammunition-laden armed helicopter from the division headquarters. On the surface, it seemed like the chief of staff was taking care of the psychological well-being of the soldiers after the battle, instructing everyone to rest and prepare for counseling from a psychologist. But Wang Ye understood his true intention, Jiang Nan understood it, and even the first batch of soldiers who had faced off against the enemy, then learned about the thermal imager from the clerk¡¯s group, understood it too. However, the captain of the Special Forces was not present at the moment. Black Fox had brought his team, and as soon as they landed, they were assigned to the jungle to follow tracks and investigate whether there were any remaining threats. ¡°Is that the thermal imager? I can¡¯t believe it¡¯s so small!¡± Inside the cabin, as Wang Ye took out the thermal imager, a sergeant from the third platoon couldn¡¯t help but exclaim. It was his first time seeing such a device. The others were similarly curious, all looking at the small gadget in Jiang Nan¡¯s hands as if it were a telescope.. Chapter 400 - Chapter 400: After the Battle, the Commander Arrives at the Airport (2) Chapter 400: After the Battle, the Commander Arrives at the Airport (2) Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Jiang Nan glanced at everyone and then spoke quietly, ¡°Captured by Wang Ye!¡± He said this to the three soldiers from the opposite three-company inside the cabin. The three soldiers from the opposite three-company had no words, but they had nothing to say. Because they were indeed captured by Wang Ye. Moreover, they were not the company commander, so they had no right to argue with Jiang Nan. After checking it in his hand and confirming that there was no damage, he looked at Wang Ye and said, ¡°This time, 1¡¯11 give you a great credit. When you get back, the leave you mentioned earlier can be arranged as soon as tomorrow!¡± Wang Ye looked at him and said in a low voice, ¡°Can it be arranged for tonight? I want to go to the hospital!¡± He knew that as soon as their mission was over they had been takenYan Zhiming away on the plane. Jiang Nan turned his head again and locked eyes with Wang Ye. ¡°Company Commander, 1 really am fine. Look, I haven¡¯t even vomited. Just like you said, killing one to save ten or a hundred, I really have no psychological burden now, no need for psychological treatment!¡± ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll personally take you there later!¡± Jiang Nan agreed in the end. Mainly, there was nothing else to do today. Facing the adversarial exercise, because of this incident, it was definitely impossible to continue. And now, their seven-man team returned to the camp ahead of the reconnaissance battalion, who would surely return late at night. After they got back, it wouldn¡¯t hurt to take Wang Ye to the hospital. After all, the division headquarters wasn¡¯t far from the division-affiliated hospital. ¡°Thank you, Company Commander!¡± Wang Ye expressed his gratitude. The others watched this scene and had originally wanted to discuss the thermal imaging device or even ask Jiang Nan to lend it to them for a closer look. However, it wasn¡¯t the right time to bring it up now. Inside the cabin, the atmosphere was a bit tense. Wang Ye turned to look out the window. Yan Zhiming was probably still in the air now, and the plane wouldn¡¯t reach the hospital that quickly. After all, when he disembarked earlier, Yan Zhiming was still receiving emergency treatment. Hopefully, he would be safe. He was Wang Ye¡¯s fellow villager, classmate, and also a comrade in the same platoon in the new recruit company. Wang Ye sincerely didn¡¯t want anything to happen to him. ¡°Whoosh-¡± The helicopter flew by from the sky. It was a little past 7 o¡¯clock in the evening, and the helicopter landed directly on a training field at the division headquarters. Below, the division commander personally led a group of people to welcome them. ¡°Comrades, you are heroes, living up to the title of a soldier. You¡¯ve all done exceptionally well!¡± The helicopter had already taken off again. Wang Ye and his seven-man team stood in formation, listening to the division commander praising them loudly. Soon after, several female soldiers from the staff department came out. Each of them held a large red flower. It had to be said that after this gesture, even those soldiers who might have felt uncomfortable inside suddenly felt much better. A strong sense of pride welled up within them. Looking at the seven soldiers with the big red flowers on their chests, the division commander spoke again, ¡°A soldier¡¯s duty is to engage the enemy, it¡¯s both a mission and an honor. You¡¯ve eliminated criminals who deserved nothing less than death. Comrades, remember, you¡¯ve done nothing wrong, and you are not executioners. You are heroes and heroes of merit!¡± The fact that the division commander personally received them and gave them these red flowers was beyond what Wang Ye and his team had expected. However, soon Wang Ye began to suspect the division commander¡¯s motive for coming to greet them. After finishing his speech, the division commander let Wang Ye and the others disperse and return. But strangely, he stopped Jiang Nan. Then, as Wang Ye walked about twenty or thirty meters away, he turned back to see Jiang Nan handing over the thermal imager that Wang Ye had given him to the division commander. Was the division commander here to welcome them, or was he here to collect the thermal imager? Wang Ye had his doubts, but for now, he couldn¡¯t ask. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect that our group, going into the mountains for the exercise together, would end up taking the plane back together,¡± separated from the rest of the Third Company, the cook squad leader suddenly looked at Wang Ye and Jiang Nan, smiling as he spoke. ¡°How about coming over to my place? There¡¯s no one there right now, and I¡¯ve got some liquor. We can have a couple of drinks!¡± Indeed, among the eight members of the Second Company this time, there were two groups that had eliminated the criminals: Wang Ye and the clerk, as well as Jiang Nan and the cook squad leader. This was a moment of triumph for them. Before this, they had been sent out early by the special forces. Right now, their condition was still pretty good. At least they hadn¡¯t vomited like the clerk. The two pilots flying the plane back now were probably cursing up a storm in the sky. Pity them for having to clean up the mess on the plane¡­ ¡°Sounds good!¡± The clerk immediately smiled. Although his face still showed signs of weakness from his illness, the thought of having some alcohol made him excited right away. ¡°Wang Ye!¡± the cook squad leader looked at Wang Ye. ¡°Sure!¡± Wang Ye had something on his mind and couldn¡¯t muster a smile right now. But since Jiang Nan hadn¡¯t returned yet, he couldn¡¯t go even if he wanted to. So when the cook squad leader extended the invitation, he didn¡¯t dampen their enthusiasm. ¡°All right, let¡¯s go quickly!¡± the cook squad leader urged. Soon, they arrived at the cafeteria, and the cook squad leader didn¡¯t prepare much food, just a plate of peanuts and two bottles of white liquor. To be honest, Wang Ye was a bit hesitant. He had initially thought they would be having beer, so he was surprised when the cook squad leader brought out white liquor instead. ¡°I knew you guys would be here. Seriously, you didn¡¯t even give me a heads-up. What¡¯s the deal, cooking up something behind my back?¡± Just as they were about to start eating, Jiang Nan walked in, smiling. The division commander didn¡¯t keep him for long, just took the thermal imager, chatted briefly, and then let him come back. ¡°Haha, we haven¡¯t started eating yet. Come on, Company Commander, I¡¯ll pour for you!¡± The cook squad leader had prepared four glasses knowing that Jiang Nan would probably join them. However, at this moment, Wang Ye hesitated for a moment and then said, ¡°1 think 1¡¯11 pass on the alcohol today. Maybe another time, I¡¯ll treat you guys. 1 don¡¯t want to drink today because it might not be safe to drive after drinking, and I want to visit the hospital!¡± Seeing the white liquor, Wang Ye had second thoughts. Beer was fine since it wouldn¡¯t get him drunk, but white liquor was a different story. He didn¡¯t want to risk getting intoxicated. As someone who had been given a second chance in life, Wang Ye had decided not to indulge himself in this lifetime. Moreover, he really wanted to go see Yan Zhiming now. ¡°This¡­¡± the cook squad leader looked at Wang Ye and then at Jiang Nan. Jiang Nan checked his watch and said, ¡°It¡¯s still early. Sure, I¡¯ll take you to the hospital first. You two can have a drink, and I¡¯ll join you after 1 take Wang Ye to the hospital.¡± ¡°Company Commander, why don¡¯t 1 go by myself? 1 know where the hospital is, and I can drive!¡± Wang Ye suggested. However, Jiang Nan responded firmly, ¡°What are you thinking? Today is different from other days. At this time, you can only go if I take you. Do you understand?¡± Wang Ye was taken aback, but then he understood what Jiang Nan meant. The lingering effects of war couldn¡¯t be taken lightly. It was better to be cautious. ¡°Alright, thanks, Company Commander!¡± ¡°No problem, I¡¯ll go get the car!¡± Jiang Nan, who had just walked in and hadn¡¯t even sat down yet, left again. ¡°Sorry, both squad leaders, I¡¯m ruining the mood today. How about we do this another time? 1¡¯11 treat you guys tomorrow night!¡± ¡°Sure!¡± the cook squad leader nodded with a smile. The clerk also said, ¡°It¡¯s okay, it¡¯s still early today. If you come back early later in the evening, we can continue. Of course, apologies don¡¯t mean anything. When you come back, just drink three cups as a penalty!¡± ¡°Alright!¡± Wang Ye smiled. Even though he was afraid of getting drunk from three cups of white liquor, he had to agree for now, even if it meant cheating a little.. Chapter 402 - Chapter 402: Leading the Class, Jiang Nans Revenge Chapter 402: Leading the Class, Jiang Nan¡¯s Revenge Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Outside the hospital operating room, Wang Ye, who had been caught by Director Zheng, was now filled with a strong desire to survive. There was no other choice. Director Zheng seemed to have practiced the Eagle Talons Technique. Even though he was originally a cadre in political work, now the way he was gripping Wang Ye made him feel intense pain. Running away was no longer an option. In order to survive, Wang Ye could only try to gain favor, hoping to divert the attention of the regimental commander and Director Zheng. ¡°Hmm! Well done, you haven¡¯t lost the prestige of our Iron Bones Hero Regiment!¡± After listening to Wang Ye¡¯s account of his experiences in the training exercises and this support mission, the regimental commander showed a hint of satisfaction on his face. Director Zheng was still holding onto Wang Ye, but now he was also smiling. He changed his grip to a pat and slapped Wang Ye¡¯s shoulder twice. ¡°You did well this time, but let¡¯s call it even for now. Tonight, we¡¯ll go out and find a late-night snack stall, and you¡¯re treating!¡± ¡°Of course!¡± Wang Ye nodded eagerly. If he could get through a late-night snack with them tonight, he wouldn¡¯t say a word. Of course, he also knew that Director Zheng and the regimental commander were probably not interested in the food right now; they were most likely itching to see the precious captured special forces soldier he had just mentioned. In fact, at this moment, Jiang Nan on the other side felt as if he had just tasted bitter gall. He glared at Wang Ye, feeling regretful now. If he had known this would happen, he wouldn¡¯t have brought Wang Ye here no matter what. Wouldn¡¯t it have been better to stay in the kitchen and have a drink? Why bother running around? He was just a driver, and now he had brought trouble. He knew full well that if these two found out about the individual thermal imaging device, they would definitely be salivating and would surely go and report to the division commander. After all, it was something Wang Ye had captured. Of course, he also knew that the chief of staff would never give it to them, and even the division commander wouldn¡¯t be willing to give it to them. But the ownership was with the division headquarters, and if they only said they wanted to take it for research and exploration, the division commander wouldn¡¯t be able to refuse. In such a situation, if the chief of staff found out about tonight¡¯s events, he would definitely reprimand him. Very helpless, but he could do nothing about it. Outside the operating room, it quieted down again for a moment. Wang Ye had been released by Director Zheng. But now Wang Ye didn¡¯t move his feet. There was no need. At the same time, inside the operating room¡­ Scissors¡­ Forceps¡­ Wipe the sweat¡­¡± There were many people in the operating room today. The two military doctors no longer had a chance to intervene. They came in to assist and provide an explanation of the situation. Currently, on the operating table, two doctors were simultaneously performing surgery. Two bullets, one in the lung and one in the abdomen. It can be said that if it weren¡¯t for the confrontation between the special forces and the reconnaissance troops nearby, and the presence of doctors and a helicopter, Yan Zhiming would have become a martyr ioo%. But now, as the surgery continued, as long as there were no mistakes during the procedure, he would most likely be able to keep his life. However, that was about it. Not to mention the gunshot wound to the abdomen, the damage to the lung from the bullet would make it difficult to fully recover to his pre-injury state, and engaging in strenuous physical activity in the future would certainly be impossible. In other words, Yan Zhiming¡¯s military career was definitely going to be challenging. Either the unit would provide care and assign him to logistics, or he would have to focus on recovering and be arranged to return to his hometown. However, no one was thinking about that right now. Time ticked away. It was past ten o¡¯clock at night, and the lights in the operating room finally changed color, and the door opened. ¡°Doctor, how is the situation?¡± The regimental commander went up and spoke directly. Wang Ye didn¡¯t say anything, but he also walked up alongside Director Zheng, following the regimental commander. ¡°The surgery went relatively smoothly, but the injuries are quite severe this time. We can¡¯t say he¡¯s out of life-threatening danger yet. He needs to be observed in the intensive care unit to prevent postoperative bleeding or inflammation that could worsen his condition!¡± ¡°Very well¡­ Thank you, doctor. We¡¯ll follow your arrangement!¡± The regimental commander quickly responded. For soldiers, whether they are injured in the line of duty or not, all medical expenses are fully covered. Someone like Yan Zhiming, who was injured in the line of duty, not to mention staying in the intensive care unit, would have a helicopter arranged immediately to transfer him to a better hospital if necessary. The group accompanied Yan Zhiming into the ward. Wang Ye didn¡¯t go in. Yan Zhiming was still unconscious, and the intensive care unit didn¡¯t allow too many people inside. But having arrived here and knowing the outcome, Wang Ye¡¯s trip was not in vain. At least Yan Zhiming¡¯s life was preserved. ¡°Individual thermal imaging device? The size of a binoculars?¡± Outside the hospital, they didn¡¯t really go for late-night snacks. Instead, after coming out, the regimental commander and Director Zheng called Wang Ye aside. They asked directly, and upon learning about the thermal imaging device, both of them widened their eyes. Our military has this kind of equipment too? They were not unfamiliar with thermal imaging at all. In fact, this piece of equipment is currently the top concern for all infantry units. Whether it¡¯s armored vehicles or individual soldiers, defense against thermal imaging has become the number one priority in the military. Because although this equipment serves as an auxiliary tool, its impact on the battlefield is significant. However, our military has never equipped individual thermal imaging devices. Of course, they knew that foreign forces had them. But now, hearing that our military also has them, and that Wang Ye has even captured one, both the regimental commander and Director Zheng felt like cats with their claws itching. The regimental commander looked at Director Zheng and said, ¡°Old Yang, this can¡¯t be the end of it. Wang Ye is our soldier, and he captured this equipment, we¡­¡± Only one unit!¡± Director Zheng sighed. He naturally wanted it too, but there was only one unit, and it was currently in the hands of the division commander. Trying to retrieve it would be extremely difficult, or one could say, nearly impossible. Looking at Wang Ye beside them, he frustratingly raised his hand and aimed to tap Wang Ye on the head. Of course, Wang Ye¡¯s reflexes were beyond ordinary, and he quickly moved to avoid it. No hiding, you rascal, give me a tap!¡± Director Zheng ordered with a stern face. ¡°Commander, you were speaking so nicely a moment ago, please don¡¯t resort to violence!¡± Wang Ye said with a wry smile in a hushed tone. ¡°Phew, you¡¯re so useless!¡± Director Zheng tapped Wang Ye¡¯s head forcefully and then continued, ¡°You¡¯re really capable when it comes to your own people. You not only killed your platoon leader but also your company commander, and in the end, you even dragged the anti-aircraft gun to fire at us. You got me killed too. I low come you¡¯re so useless this time? It would have been great if you could have captured one more unit!¡± After saying this, Director Zheng couldn¡¯t help but tap Wang Ye¡¯s head again in frustration. Scratching his head, Wang Ye had a bitter taste in his mouth. ¡°Commander, it¡¯s not that I didn¡¯t want to, but there wasn¡¯t enough time. It was only half of the night, and 1 had just finished sleeping during the day. 1 was planning to go out and cause trouble for the special forces again, and then the exercise was suspended!¡± Wasn¡¯t this much time enough? The last time you fought us, it was about the same time, right?¡± The regimental commander chimed in from the side. Wang Ye was helpless. He realized that coming here tonight was indeed a wrong decision. He should have waited until tomorrow. When Yan Zhiming woke up, he would definitely demand compensation for the injuries he suffered. Regardless of whether he was injured or not, the next time he came to visit, he would return the taps Director Zheng gave him tonight. Damn, it was so frustrating. ¡°Hehe, alright, I¡¯m just teasing you. But next time, if you have the chance, remember to capture a couple more units, okay?¡± The regimental commander¡¯s face changed, and he smiled as he spoke. Wang Ye immediately stood up straight and replied seriously, ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Well, it¡¯s getting late. You should head back early today!¡± Yes!¡± Wang Ye turned around and ran. He had actually wanted to run the moment he saw them. Now that he could, he didn¡¯t hesitate. But just as he turned around, Director Zheng spoke up again, ¡°Wait!¡± One word, ¡°wait,¡± brought a bitter taste back to Wang Ye¡¯s heart. He really wanted to shout at Director Zheng. ¡°Is this ever going to end? It¡¯s just an exercise, isn¡¯t it? It¡¯s not like it¡¯s real death, and besides, it wasn¡¯t me who threw the punches!¡± It was quite frustrating. ¡°What¡¯s with that expression? You don¡¯t want to stay when I call you, do you? Well, believe it or not, I can take you back right now and have you follow me everyday!¡± ¡°Hehe!¡± Wang Ye forced a smile. ¡°No, I¡¯m absolutely willing to follow the commander¡¯s guidance!¡± ¡°Very well, then at the end of this month, return to your regiment!¡± ¡°Uh¡­¡± Wang Ye was stunned. He was being polite for real. ¡°Hehe, scared, aren¡¯t you?¡± The regimental commander laughed on the side. Wang Ye spoke with determination, ¡°I¡¯m not afraid. I¡¯m originally from the Iron Bones Hero Regiment, a soldier from the Iron Blood Fourth Battalion. Going back is what I¡¯ve been hoping for!¡± There was more to Wang Ye¡¯s words. When Director Zheng mentioned having him stay by his side, he definitely didn¡¯t want that. Going back to the Fourth Battalion was what he truly desired. You, kid!¡± The regimental commander pointed at Wang Ye with a smile. Then, he became more serious and said, ¡°1 wasn¡¯t joking with you. Originally, 1 was planning to transfer you back at the end of the month. Since Director Zheng called you, I¡¯ll tell you in advance.¡± Seeing Wang Ye¡¯s puzzled expression, the regimental commander smiled and continued, ¡°We¡¯re planning to have you come back this year to train new recruits and gain some leadership experience!¡± Wang Ye was stunned. ¡°What? Don¡¯t want to?¡± The regimental commander asked with a smile. ¡°No, of course not. Thank you, Commander. Thank you, Director Zheng!¡± Wang Ye hurriedly responded. His gratitude this time was genuine. Of course, he wasn¡¯t a child, and certainly not a naive teenager. Having experience in leadership was a significant advantage for an officer. Early leadership experience was both a qualification and an asset in our military¡¯s pursuit of a younger officer corps. Director Zheng then spoke with a serious expression, ¡°You, kid, don¡¯t get too cocky. Leading soldiers isn¡¯t as easy as it sounds. Even if you¡¯re just a squad leader, the responsibility is significant. If you mess up even once, it could affect your future as an officer. This is no joke, do you understand?¡± ¡°Yes, I promise to fulfill my duties!¡± Wang Ye stood at attention and saluted. As a squad leader, he had confidence, as they were just a group of new recruits. Well¡­ although in terms of military service, he was still considered a new recruit. But next month, the new recruits would join, and then he would be a true veteran. ¡°All right, get lost. There¡¯s nothing else. Make good use of the time left this month to learn something!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Saluting again, Wang Ye turned around. Not far away, Jiang Nan was still waiting there. Although he was the platoon leader of the reconnaissance platoon, if the two colonels didn¡¯t allow him to come over, there was nothing he could do. Seeing him now, Wang Ye wasn¡¯t particularly anxious. Even though he had just mentioned Jiang Nan¡¯s embarrassing incident directly. But he was the one who sold me out first. ¡°Is it over?¡± Seeing Wang Ye approaching, Jiang Nan frowned and spoke. ¡°Hehe, it¡¯s over!¡± Wang Ye smiled and said, ¡°Captain, don¡¯t blame me. You know I can¡¯t meet them right now. You took the initiative to sell me out, so I had to take the initiative to seek recognition to save my skin!¡± Jiang Nan glared at Wang Ye without a good mood. ¡°Get in the car!¡± ¡°Sure thing!¡± Wang Ye grinned. Of course, it didn¡¯t take long, just over half an hour, and Wang Ye¡¯s smile faded. In a town at least twelve or thirteen kilometers away from the division headquarters, he asked Wang Ye to get out of the car to buy some barbecue as a side dish for their drinks. Then, after Wang Ye got out of the car, he stepped on the gas and drove away directly. Leaving behind a stunned Wang Ye chasing after the car, he leaned out and shouted one last thing. ¡°You have one hour to bring back the barbecue, or you¡¯ll be in trouble!¡± Chapter 403 - Chapter 403: Psychiatrist, Retiring Season Chapter 403: Psychiatrist, Retiring Season Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Hey, driver, are you heading towards the military base over there?¡± At the barbecue stall, Wang Ye¡¯s skewers were still grilling, but he had walked over to the side of the intersection to inquire about the motorbike taxi waiting there. In this small southern town, there were plenty of motorcycle rentals. Although it was already 11 o¡¯clock, there were still four or five of them here right now. ¡°Yes, I¡¯m going there. It¡¯s fifteen yuan!¡± Great! Wait for me while 1 grab the barbecue!¡± Wang Ye wasn¡¯t foolish enough to run all the way back. Taking barbecue back in an hour, he couldn¡¯t make it even if he ran on two legs. It was not a matter of physical strength. Barbecue takes time too! Ordering and grilling would take at least half an hour, and then running twelve to thirteen kilometers in half an hour? Would he risk his life like that? He didn¡¯t have wings. ¡°Hehe, sure!¡± The motorbike driver agreed with a cheerful smile. The military base was quite remote, but no one here was worried about heading there, especially with Wang Ye dressed in military uniform. Soon, with the barbecue in hand, Wang Ye hopped onto the motorbike. Meanwhile, at the entrance of the military base, Jiang Nan was currently standing there. The Special Forces hasn¡¯t returned yet. The cleanup work won¡¯t be done this quickly. Temporary interrogations are one thing, but the focus is still on searching for possible escapees. Even if the interrogations reveal how many of them there are, even if their testimonies match, it¡¯s still necessary to examine carefully. One can¡¯t entirely trust the words of criminals. What if they see a plane coming, and someone temporarily gives them a unified statement? Wouldn¡¯t that be a mess? Of course, the chances of that are very low. ¡°Old Wei, are we continuing with the confrontation?¡± The exercise director, who had turned into a temporary command post, chatted with the chief of staff about what had just happened. Then, Captain Xue suddenly said, ¡°You want to continue, right? I don¡¯t mind, but this time, I¡¯d rather not have my soldiers see blood. My men aren¡¯t like yours; most of them are experiencing bloodshed for the first time, and they¡¯ll need some time to observe!¡± The chief of staff wouldn¡¯t let Wang Ye continue, even though he also wanted Wang Ye to get a few more. But what if something goes wrong? Captain Xue¡¯s intentions were clear; he wanted to get the thermal imagers back. Although he was a bit greedy inside and wanted to get more, he could restrain his own desires. First, let¡¯s get what we have and then see. Of course, if they continued, he didn¡¯t mind. Even though the Special Forces had little hope of winning, if someone could break through like Wang Ye and bring back a thermal imager, he would be ecstatic. However, Captain Xue wasn¡¯t a person who easily parted with his wealth. If Wang Ye didn¡¯t participate, he wouldn¡¯t give a damn. ¡°Well, let¡¯s forget it then, but that Wang Ye took our stuff!¡± ¡°Hey, Old Xue, 1 suddenly remembered something, I need to go out for a moment!¡± The chief of staff turned and left. ¡°Old Wei, this is experimental equipment, for testing!¡± The chief of staff turned back with a smile. ¡°I understand, but Wang Ye has already gone back. Here¡¯s what we¡¯ll do: when I return, I¡¯ll get it from Wang Ye and give it back to you!¡± Captain Xue was left speechless. How could he not know this guy¡¯s character? Give it back? Is that even possible? Unless the sun rises from the west tomorrow morning. With a helpless sigh, Captain Xue said, ¡°Alright, this year I¡¯ll take care of the soldiers here. As long as they¡¯re not too bad, I¡¯ll take one or two.¡± ¡°No way!¡± The chief of staff said with a serious expression. ¡°The Special Forces Battalion is our military¡¯s signature and elite unit. How can we allow any substitutions, Old Xue? Please don¡¯t say that again!¡± Deep down, the chief of staff held a strong disdain. You¡¯re making it sound like I have to give you my good soldiers just to get by. Yes, having soldiers from your unit enter the Special Forces Battalion is a personal achievement for you. But compared to thermal imagers, it¡¯s clear that thermal imagers are more valuable. At this moment, Captain Xue felt like challenging the chief of staff to a sparring match, just to see if his old comrade had gotten rusty over the years. This guy was getting more shameless by the day! ¡°Alright, Old Xue, I¡¯m leaving now. 1¡¯11 find you for a drink next time. Right now, 1 need to deal with those criminals!¡± The chief of staff walked away confidently. In no time, he disappeared from Captain Xue¡¯s resigned view. At this moment, everyone else in the exercise department was holding back laughter. The scholar met the soldiers! Although Captain Xue was also a soldier, not a scholar, the sight of the chief of staff in his current disgruntled state was almost too much for them to bear. Of course, everyone in the exercise department wanted to laugh, but Black Fox, who had just arrived with the chief of staff, had a grim expression. He had just realized that his thermal imager had been taken by Wang Ye. The scene from their initial encounter flashed in his mind. His teeth hurt a little. Isn¡¯t it funny how small the world is? The guy who didn¡¯t want to be a Special Forces soldier actually managed to kill his only three casualties in this confrontation. The key point was that it was a 1V3 situation, and he even stole the thermal imager. Now, Black Fox felt like his lungs were about to burst. Frustration. ¡°What are you still standing around for? Notify everyone to assemble and prepare to go back!¡± At this moment, Captain Xue looked over with a stern face, and his words forced Black Fox to lower his head in response. Losing the thermal imager and achieving a 1:3 record, even though the overall battle loss this time was 3:22, Black Fox still knew he had embarrassed himself. Having a thermal imager and no casualties was a huge advantage! But he had now achieved a 1:3 record. ¡°Fuck!¡± In his heart, Black Fox cursed Black Cat and the others once again. Of course, this ¡°fuck¡± was also directed at Wang Ye. ¡°Not bad, 56 minutes. I¡¯ll consider you passed!¡± At the entrance of the military base, Jiang Nan looked at Wang Ye running over and spoke with a smile as he observed the bag Wang Ye was carrying. Wang Ye settled the bill and got off the motorcycle about a kilometer away from the base. He even had some chicken wings on the way. Hearing his words, Wang Ye pretended to look very tired and said with a smile, ¡°Hehe, Captain, you¡¯re so unfair, you¡¯ve worn me out!¡± ¡°Bullshit, worn out my ass!¡± Jiang Nan impatiently reached out and took the barbecue. Then he looked up at Wang Ye again and asked, ¡°So, did you take a motorcycle or a taxi back?¡± ¡°What motorcycle?¡± Wang Ye pretended to be clueless. ¡°Hehe!¡± Jiang Nan sneered, ¡°Do you want me to drive you back right now? Believe me, I can supervise how long it takes for you to buy barbecue, grill it, and run back!¡± 11 It was a motorcycle!¡± Wang Ye confessed straightforwardly. No need for any nonsense, he didn¡¯t want to run another twelve or thirteen kilometers in the middle of the night. ¡°Captain, you didn¡¯t restrict me from using transportation, did you? Besides, it¡¯s impossible to do it in one hour, and I¡¯m worried you didn¡¯t have any side dishes with your drinks. 1 better get back quickly for your sake!¡± Wang Ye chuckled, acting as if he was looking out for him. This left Jiang Nan speechless. ¡°Trust you, my foot!¡± ¡°Hehe, I¡¯m absolutely telling the truth!¡± Wang Ye grinned. Giving Wang Ye a disapproving look, Jiang Nan said, ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go back!¡± He didn¡¯t really intend to make Wang Ye go back again. Of course not, Wang Ye was a hero now! Not to mention their operation against the criminals. Just the confrontation exercise alone. Wang Ye¡¯s successful 1V3 victory and the capture of the spoils meant that he wouldn¡¯t dare to make things difficult for Wang Ye now. If Wang Ye complained to the chief of staff or the division commander when he saw them tomorrow, he would be in for a tough time. After all, he was a negative example this time, and the company commander had yet to come out of the exercise. As the platoon leader, he was the first in the queue to be criticized, and he hadn¡¯t achieved anything significant yet. It was embarrassing! That night, Wang Ye ended up spending another half an hour at the kitchen, drinking. The clerk and the kitchen chief had been waiting for them. Although they had been eating on the side the whole time, they finally waited for Wang Ye to return. Naturally, Wang Ye didn¡¯t escape those three glasses of white wine. Fortunately, Wang Ye had a trick up his sleeve; otherwise, he would have been completely drunk tonight. These old-timers, especially the veterans who were still allowed to drink in the military, had a tolerance that Wang Ye couldn¡¯t match. What was surprising was that the Special Forces didn¡¯t return that night. Even the next morning, after breakfast had ended, there was no sign of them coming back. When Jiang Nan was asked about it, he explained that the chief of staff was dissatisfied with their performance in the exercise, so the entire battalion had to run back from the training ground and were not allowed to take any vehicles. Given this situation, they wouldn¡¯t be able to return to the base until late at night, at the earliest. ¡°Wang Ye, you¡¯re really handsome.¡± In the Second Company¡¯s dormitory after breakfast, they were greeted by someone rather unusual. It was a psychological counselor arranged by the division headquarters, and she happened to be a woman in her thirties. She wore a military uniform but lacked the typical demeanor of a soldier. She seemed more like a friendly neighbor¡­ Right now, she was sitting on the bed opposite to Wang Ye. ¡°Hehe, thank you for the compliment, but I¡¯m quite tanned now, and besides, being handsome can¡¯t be a meal!¡± Wang Ye had a thick skin, and he wouldn¡¯t blush or feel embarrassed just because a pretty woman praised him. ¡°Hehe, it might not be a meal, but it¡¯s pleasing to the eye. Just like how you men like beautiful women, women also appreciate handsome guys. You wouldn¡¯t disagree with that, would you?¡± This woman didn¡¯t behave like a typical doctor. Instead, she seemed more like a lonely rich woman. She was quick to judge appearances, didn¡¯t talk about treatment methods, and kept chatting about such topics. However, soon enough, she explained herself to Wang Ye. In her words: ¡°Small talk, jokes, are actually the best way to sort out emotions after a battle, especially for you men. Talking about male-female issues is the best way.¡± So, Wang Ye cooperated accordingly. Of course, during their casual conversation, she asked some targeted questions. For instance, as the conversation shifted, she brought up the topic of killing and asked Wang Ye how he felt when he killed someone. Wang Ye noticed that she kept staring at him while asking these questions, but he didn¡¯t show any unusual reactions because he genuinely didn¡¯t feel uncomfortable. They chatted for over an hour, and finally, as she was about to leave, she smiled and gave Wang Ye her diagnosis, saying, ¡°Wang Ye, from what I can see, you seem to be fine for now, no issues. However, it¡¯s just temporary. I¡¯ll come back to check on you in a week!¡± ¡°How did it go?¡± After the psychological counselor left, Jiang Nan entered the platoon¡¯s dormitory. Wang Ye looked at him and smiled, saying, ¡°No problem at all. Just like you said, Captain, killing them is a virtuous deed. I don¡¯t have any psychological burden.¡± Jiang Nan nodded. ¡°That¡¯s not a lie. Alright, as long as there are no issues. I just made a call to the hospital, and your comrade has awakened. If you want to visit him today, I can take you there.¡± Wang Ye hesitated for a moment but then shook his head with a smile. ¡°It¡¯s fine. I know he¡¯s been saved, so let him rest properly for now. When he¡¯s ready to be discharged in a while, I¡¯ll go visit him.¡± ¡°Okay,¡± Jiang Nan nodded. ¡°That works. Since you¡¯ll be on leave at the end of the month, I¡¯ll give you a few extra days off so you can visit your comrade in your old unit!¡± Little did he know that Wang Ye was actually scheduled to be transferred back at the end of the month. Last night, they were chatting with Wang Ye, and Jiang Nan didn¡¯t let him listen in. Of course, Wang Ye didn¡¯t mention it, just nodded and said, ¡°Sure!¡± He understood what Jiang Nan meant. It was already November! The next month would be when new recruits joined. Naturally, with new arrivals, there would be departures as well. In the Fourth Company, there were bound to be soldiers retiring. Jiang Nan¡¯s intention was for him to go back and bid farewell to some of his comrades who were retiring. ¡°No problem, I¡¯ll go. You have a free day today. You can take a walk in the camp or rest in the dormitory. Just don¡¯t leave the camp!¡± Jiang Nan didn¡¯t stay long in the platoon¡¯s dormitory. He had only come to check on Wang Ye¡¯s results after the psychological counseling session. ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wang Ye stood at attention and saluted. He watched Jiang Nan leave. Wang Ye sat back on his bed. He looked out the window into the distance. Reaching into his pocket, Wang Ye took out a pack of cigarettes. He lit one. ¡°Inhale-¡± After taking a deep breath, he exhaled a thick cloud of smoke. The season of retirement! In this moment of idleness, Wang Ye¡¯s heart was also somewhat melancholic. In the Fourth Company, he didn¡¯t know how many soldiers he knew would be leaving this time. He had no idea how many familiar faces would be missing once this month came to an end.. Chapter 404 - Chapter 404: Postnatal Care for Sows Chapter 404: Postnatal Care for Sows Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation At 1 a.m. on the fifth, the remaining members of the Special Forces finally returned via the eleventh route. As they came back, though exhausted, they still managed to share some information with Wang Ye and others, things they didn¡¯t know because they had moved so quickly. Among the two groups, the larger one consisted of domestic criminals who had been operating in Dong Guang. This time, they brought one million RMB in cash and several boxes of newspapers, and they were here to trade with the other group for the fifty kilograms of powder they had brought from overseas. Due to their intention to deceive, gunshots were fired, which attracted the attention of Yan Zhiming and the others, leading to the subsequent events. Knowing all this, Wang Ye couldn¡¯t help but feel that he had been too lenient initially. These guys didn¡¯t deserve to live. If those fifty kilograms of powder were really brought into the country by them, it would harm so many families. ¡°Wang Ye!¡± The next day, when the entire platoon was attending ideological classes, Jiang Nan suddenly appeared at the door. After calling Wang Ye out, he didn¡¯t say much and led him downstairs. A car was already waiting downstairs, and as they descended, Jiang Nan only said one thing to Wang Ye: ¡°Get in the car!¡± Then, he took the driver¡¯s seat himself. ¡°Captain, where are we going?¡± Wang Ye turned to look at Jiang Nan in the passenger seat and only received an answer after Jiang Nan had hit the gas pedal. ¡°One of the sows on the farm has just given birth. I¡¯m sending you over to take care of it!¡± Wang Ye was momentarily speechless, staring at him. ¡°Heh, you think I¡¯m joking with you?¡± Jiang Nan looked over at him. Wang Ye didn¡¯t say a word, maintaining his silent demeanor. What nonsense was this? He wasn¡¯t a soldier trained in pig farming, and recently, he had only been doing good deeds without any mistakes. In this situation, why should he be responsible for postnatal care for a sow? Well¡­ if you really wanted to count a ¡°mistake,¡± it would be the incident the night before when he spoke about thermal imaging in front of the regiment commander and the political commissar. But that matter had already been dealt with. What more did they want? Jiang Nan didn¡¯t say anything further and drove seriously. Soon, they drove out of the camp. In about ten minutes, a surprising scene unfolded before Wang Ye. In front of the car, on both sides of the road, were vast fields, and a muddy path through one of the fields led to a house in a mountain hollow up ahead. Wang Ye knew where this was. The routes for the Special Forces¡¯ training runs were not fixed, and they mostly took off-road paths, truly experiencing hiking and exploring the terrain. So, although Wang Ye hadn¡¯t been here for long, he had some knowledge of the surrounding areas. He had been to this place once during a running exercise. This location was essentially the logistical production unit. Well¡­ in simpler terms, this place was indeed the farm of Division A, where they grew vegetables and raised pigs. Wang Ye glanced at Jiang Nan, holding back his words. He was curious about why this guy had brought him here. Jiang Nan didn¡¯t look at Wang Ye, kept his eyes ahead, and stepped on the gas pedal, driving towards the gate of the production unit. Meanwhile, at the division headquarters¡¯ office building, a lieutenant walked out with a major. Black Fox. He had come to Division A today. Although he didn¡¯t want to come at all, Captain Xue had insisted, forcing him to come and retrieve the lost thermal imaging device. Despite his inner reluctance, he had ultimately come. Of course, when he had arrived at the division headquarters earlier, he hadn¡¯t mentioned this matter. Instead, he had discussed the selection of special forces for this year with the division commander and others. This was the perfect excuse for him to come here today. After their discussion, he said he wanted to visit the reconnaissance soldiers in the subordinate companies to take a closer look at this year¡¯s recruits. He mentioned that he hadn¡¯t been able to get a clear picture of them during the recent training exercises due to unexpected events. Well¡­ in reality, his true intentions were clear to himself and the division commander¡¯s staff. Now, Wang Ye had been urgently sent to the production unit to take care of a mother pig. ¡°Take me to the Second Company first. I want to meet Wang Ye!¡± Outside the division headquarters, Black Fox spoke with a stern and serious face to the staff member leading the way. He might be polite with the division commander and others, but with the staff, he was the superior officer. He had already lost face by coming here today, so there was no need to beat around the bush; he went straight to the point. ¡°Yes, sir!¡± The staff member smiled and responded, then got into the car that Black Fox had driven. Guided all the way, they headed straight for the Second Company. ¡°He¡¯s not here?¡± In front of the Second Company, Black Fox¡¯s sour expression, if seen by those special forces soldiers, would surely make their hearts shiver. However, in front of him, there was only the Second Company¡¯s instructor, Rong Dongfeng. He had never considered becoming a special forces soldier, and it wasn¡¯t under his jurisdiction, so he could maintain his smile. ¡°That¡¯s right, sir. Captain Wang took Wang Ye out just now, probably to visit Wang Ye¡¯s comrades. Do you want me to make a phone call?¡± Jiang Nan was crafty as well. He deliberately told the instructor this, knowing that if asked to make the call, the phone wouldn¡¯t be answered. Even if Black Fox had genuinely wanted to find Wang Ye at the hospital, he wouldn¡¯t have been able to, because Wang Ye hadn¡¯t gone to the hospital in the first place. With a stern face, Black Fox looked at the instructor for a moment and then said, ¡°No need!¡± After saying that, he turned and walked away. In truth, even before he came here today, he knew that this trip wouldn¡¯t go smoothly. Lao Lu and the others had gone crazy, eager to seize anything valuable they could find. Now that they had gotten their hands on it, it wouldn¡¯t be easy to retrieve it. His visit to Wang Ye was just a last glimmer of hope. He had intended to recruit Wang Ye into the special forces, bypassing the usual assessment and taking him directly to the special forces unit. Of course, he wouldn¡¯t bring up the thermal imaging device today. His plan was to take Wang Ye with him and then let the battalion commander negotiate with the Division A commander. Although they might still not recover the thermal imaging device in the end, he could at least say he had tried. Well¡­ at the same time, he also admitted that Wang Ye¡¯s individual combat skills were truly outstanding, and he genuinely wanted him for that reason. As for other matters, such as his previous belief that Wang Ye¡¯s mindset wasn¡¯t suitable for the special forces, those were minor issues. Can¡¯t thoughts be changed as well? Anyway, he would never admit that he wanted to bring Wang Ye under his command to train him properly. It¡¯s just that the other party is not giving him any chance at all now! They won¡¯t even let him see the person. It¡¯s very frustrating, but all he can do is simmer in his own frustration. ¡°Go back!¡± In the car, Black Fox spoke in a low voice to the soldier who was driving. He wouldn¡¯t go to the hospital; the other side¡¯s attitude was clear. He knew that if he went again, he would just be played with by the other side. So, going back directly was the wisest choice. After all, he had already fulfilled the battalion commander¡¯s request. As for not bringing back the thermal imaging device, there was nothing he could do; he could only admit his failure. In the production unit, Wang Ye was unaware that Black Fox had come to the Second Company to find him. Right now, he was standing outside the pigsty with a bucket in his hand. After wandering around the production unit with Jiang Nan, he was assigned a task. It wasn¡¯t about taking care of piglets, as initially mentioned, but rather about selecting piglets. He was told that the Second Company was planning to slaughter two pigs today, so as a supplement, he was asked to pick two piglets to take back. Now, with his arms no match for his legs, Wang Ye could only carry a bucket to feed the pigs and see which two piglets ate well. He knew nothing about pigs, so his selection was based on which ones seemed to eat better. ¡°Class Leader Niu, I¡¯ll take this one and this one!¡± After feeding for a while, Wang Ye turned to a third-class squad leader who had a gentle smile on his face. ¡°Sure!¡± Class Leader Niu, who spoke in a rich Sichuan dialect, smiled and responded before stepping into the pigsty. After some thought, Wang Ye put down the bucket and prepared to follow. Although he didn¡¯t want to do this work and had been cursing Jiang Nan internally, his curses were directed only at Jiang Nan, not the people in the production unit. Now that they were helping him, he couldn¡¯t just stand by and watch. That¡¯s just how you should act in life. ¡°Hey, don¡¯t come in, you¡¯re a celebrity in our division. What does it look like for you to enter the pigsty? Just wait outside. After I catch them, someone will bring them to you. You can wait outside!¡± Class Leader Niu blocked Wang Ye, who was trying to enter the pigsty, with a smile. Even though they were part of the production unit, they still read newspapers and watched the news. So when Wang Ye introduced himself earlier, they immediately recognized him. ¡°No problem!¡± Wang Ye smiled and walked right in. ¡°When we get back, you can wash my car.¡± After the car left the production unit again, Jiang Nan in the front seat turned around with a calm expression and said this. Because in the back of the car, there were not only Wang Ye but also two piglets that kept making noises. When the production company¡¯s platoon leader mentioned that they would arrange for someone to deliver the pigs later, Wang Ye had proactively said, ¡°No need, our platoon leader said we came here today to select pigs. Once we¡¯ve chosen, we¡¯ll take them ourselves. Our car can handle it!¡± With that statement, two piglets ended up in the jeep. In reality, by now there were several pig droppings in the back of the car! ¡°Hehe, okay!¡± Wang Ye replied with a smile. Let him wash the car? Later, Wang Ye definitely wouldn¡¯t wash it thoroughly. He might even hide some pig droppings in places that couldn¡¯t be seen. Even if he were ordered to redo the work, he wouldn¡¯t clean it properly. After all, Wang Ye wasn¡¯t afraid of him. This guy was deliberately giving him a hard time. Just two days ago, he had just achieved success on the battlefield and even in the previous training, when it wasn¡¯t his fault, he had still been embarrassed. But this guy was treating him like this, and Wang Ye had his own pride. He was definitely going to mess up his car and fill it with the smell of pig droppings. After another fifteen minutes or so, the car returned to the camp and headed straight to the mess hall. They handed the pigs over to the kitchen staff, and Jiang Nan didn¡¯t drive any further. He told Wang Ye, ¡°Drive the car over and clean it.¡± He needed to go ask the platoon leader about the situation earlier. ¡°Why did you go catch pigs with the platoon leader?¡± Watching Jiang Nan walk away, the mess hall leader stood beside Wang Ye, smiling and inquiring. ¡°He must have taken the wrong medicine!¡± Wang Ye shrugged. Afterward, he said to the mess hall leader, ¡°I¡¯m heading off. I¡¯ll take the car over to wash it for him!¡± He had pig droppings on him, and he intended to rub some onto the driver¡¯s seat. ¡°Hey, how can I let you wash it for real? I¡¯ll have one of my guys help you!¡± The mess hall leader caught Wang Ye. But Wang Ye refused. He was still feeling frustrated, and there was no way he would let someone else clean it for him. However, while Wang Ye had this intention, reality didn¡¯t give him the opportunity. As the car pulled into the garage and he was about to start washing it, Jiang Nan came back again. Don¡¯t wash the car right now. Go back, take a shower, and change your clothes!¡± This instantly lifted Wang Ye¡¯s spirits. Of course, he didn¡¯t speak up and obediently followed Jiang Nan¡¯s instructions. He went back, took a cold shower, and changed into clean clothes. Sure enough, after Wang Ye changed into fresh clothes and arrived at the company commander¡¯s office, Jiang Nan said, ¡°Come with me to see the division commander!¡± ¡°Taking you out is the division commander¡¯s order. Well¡­ Black Fox just came looking for trouble with you, so we¡¯re here in our Second Company now.¡± As they walked side by side on the way, Jiang Nan suddenly turned to Wang Ye and said this. Wang Ye paused, looked at him, and then continued walking behind him. He didn¡¯t say anything, but deep down, Wang Ye wasn¡¯t really surprised. He had already guessed that something must be up. Otherwise, why would Jiang Nan take him to the production unit to hold pigs? However, this didn¡¯t mean that Wang Ye forgave him now. ¡°Just don¡¯t talk about nonsense later, okay?¡± Jiang Nan looked at him again. ¡°A pack of cigarettes and you have to wash the car yourself!¡± Wang Ye looked at him and smiled. Jiang Nan¡¯s face darkened. He reached into his pocket, pulled out more than half a pack of Yunyan cigarettes, and handed it over. ¡°Here are the cigarettes, take them or leave them. You don¡¯t have to wash the car!¡± He was also helpless! Every time he wanted to have some fun at this guy¡¯s expense, something always backfired on him. It was like that at the hospital the day before yesterday, and now it was happening again. Just after returning, the division commander wanted to see Wang Ye. Needless to say, if he didn¡¯t resolve this with Wang Ye now, Wang Ye would definitely report it to the division commander later. Although it wasn¡¯t a big deal, Wang Ye was a hero with recent achievements, and his reputation was still fresh. If Wang Ye really complained to the division commander, no matter what, the division commander would have to give him some form of punishment. There was no way around it; he had already evolved from being a treasure of the battalion to a treasure of the division. The division commander would definitely spoil him. It was frustrating! Chapter 405 - Chapter 405: Making Another Contribution, Farewell Chapter 405: Making Another Contribution, Farewell Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The instructor called Wang Ye, but in fact, he only mentioned one thing. He asked Wang Ye if he wanted to stay at the training camp for new recruits in the battalion and train new soldiers. It had nothing to do with what Wang Ye thought, like topics such as Black Fox and thermal imaging. Naturally, Wang Ye declined the instructor¡¯s proposal. If he had spoken first, Wang Ye might have agreed directly. But the company commander and others spoke first, and since Wang Ye had already agreed to them, he couldn¡¯t go back on his word. As for this, the instructor simply nodded and let Wang Ye go. During the conversation, Wang Ye didn¡¯t mention anything about going to catch pigs in the morning. Although he only smoked a pack of Jiangnan cigarettes, Wang Ye didn¡¯t really care about that pack of cigarettes. It was just a matter of face and pride. On the eighteenth, Wang Ye once again received a military medal. Third-class merit. During wartime. It was a reward for Wang Ye for the last time he took action against illegal elements, killing one and capturing another. In fact, not only Wang Ye, but several soldiers who had killed or shot and captured those illegal elements in the Special Forces platoon also received third-class merit medals. Naturally, they were all filled with joy. During wartime, the third-class merit is different from peacetime third-class merit. Strictly speaking, during wartime, a third-class merit is somewhat equivalent to a second-class merit. For example, according to regulations, only those who have received a second-class merit or higher or have served in the military for twelve years can be locally assigned to civilian jobs. However, a wartime third-class merit achieves the same effect. In this regard, a wartime third-class merit is equivalent to a second-class merit. The only difference might be that a second-class merit meets the threshold for admission to a military academy, but a third-class merit does not. But all of this didn¡¯t matter to Wang Ye. A wartime third-class merit just made his foundation a bit stronger. He wouldn¡¯t be promoted or receive a higher military rank now. As for civilian job placement and admission to a military academy, Wang Ye already had two second-class merits! ¡°One minute, thirty-nine point four one¡­¡± ¡°One minute¡­¡± On the 400-meter obstacle training field, figures were running at full speed, giving their all. The award ceremony on the eighteenth had not affected the busyness of the military camp. In the final month before December, the annual assessment work was in full swing. And besides the annual assessment, for the officers, there was also the drama of retaining personnel to be played out. In the last stretch, the military camp had a continuous flow of troops. Although there were many non-commissioned officers in the Special Forces unit, it wasn¡¯t feasible for them to remain soldiers for their entire careers, especially in a physically demanding unit like the Special Forces force. Some would voluntarily choose to retire, such as those whose initial enlistment period was ending, and this required the guidance of instructors and platoon leaders. There were even cases of some conscripted soldiers applying for early discharge after completing their two-year service, and they were particularly in need of persuasive discussions. Strictly speaking, Special Forces soldiers were not allowed to discharge voluntarily. When they joined, they were informed that they would at least need to serve as non-commissioned officers for one term. However, people¡¯s perspectives could change over time. Some individuals who initially joined the Special Forces unit with enthusiasm after being recommended from their previous units might eventually feel too exhausted and consider leaving the service, which was a normal occurrence. Aside from these cases, there were also those whose initial enlistment periods were ending, and discussions needed to take place to help them choose their future paths. In the Special Forces unit, age played a significant role. It was best for soldiers to serve at least one or two terms; after the third term, age might start to affect their performance. So, except for a few key personnel, most would eventually depart. They could either discharge directly or transfer to other units to serve as key personnel. Of course, these matters didn¡¯t really concern Wang Ye. Although he was an officer, he didn¡¯t hold any specific position, and these duties didn¡¯t require his involvement. His only current responsibility was to give his best during the assessments, leaving a lasting impression on them. Because Wang Ye was about to leave! Others might not be aware, but Wang Ye himself was very clear about it. After leaving this place this month, he might not have many opportunities to see everyone again in the future. Because after this return, unless there were unexpected circumstances, he wouldn¡¯t be coming back. Next year, he was going to the military academy, and that program was four years long. Even if he returned after graduating, even if he could come back to A Battalion, the number of familiar faces in the Special Forces platoon at that time would be uncertain. ¡°Let¡¯s do it! H On the twentieth, a Saturday, at the dining table, some people were special. While others had just one bottle of beer, this group had three. Wang Ye raised his glass, smiling as he looked at his squad leader, Ge Hui, and said, ¡°Hui, 1 wish you all the success in the world. Cheers!¡± ¡°Great! Borrowing your good wishes!¡± Ge Hui smiled and raised his glass to clink with Wang Ye. Tomorrow, he would temporarily leave the Special Forces platoon ahead of the soldiers who were going to be discharged. He was going to participate in the Special Forces selection. This time, there were ten people from the entire platoon who had passed the internal selection and were heading to the next stage. Without any unexpected events, even if they failed, it would probably be after the discharge season for these individuals. Of course, there might also be some unlucky ones who were sent back right after arriving. But no matter what, today¡¯s journey was a specially arranged farewell for them. ¡°To Hui, cheers!¡± At this point, after Wang Ye and Ge Hui finished their drinks, another lance corporal from the same intake silently raised his glass in the squad. Ge Hui looked at him and silently clinked glasses with him after pouring a drink. After finishing the drink, Ge Hui couldn¡¯t help but speak up, looking at him, ¡°Old He, it¡¯s not over yet. Think it through carefully!¡± This soldier was the only one in the squad whose service term was ending this year, and he was the only one choosing to be discharged. ¡°Hehe, let¡¯s not talk about this, Hui, a successful journey!¡± He Ming looked at An Ping and wore a somewhat awkward expression on his face. After saying that, he sat down and chose not to speak further. He was a lance corporal from the first intake, and his own abilities were enough to place him in the middle ranks among Special Forces soldiers, making it easy for him to transition to the second intake. However, he had made up his mind to leave. The squad leader, deputy squad leader, platoon leader, company commander, and even the instructor had all tried to persuade him, but he had already made his decision. ¡°Here, Deputy Squad Leader, let¡¯s have one more!¡± At this point, An Ping raised his glass to help diffuse the awkward atmosphere at the table. He Ming had already been persuaded many times, and up to this point, they chose to respect his decision. Wang Ye remained silent. In fact, up to this point, no one in the second platoon knew about Wang Ye¡¯s impending departure, including Jiang Nan. After the last visit to the company commander, Wang Ye hadn¡¯t mentioned it to Jiang Nan either. He didn¡¯t like the emotions associated with parting. Well¡­ the main reason was that Wang Ye didn¡¯t want to be persuaded by them, especially An Ping, even though they had only been together for less than two months. But life in the Special Forces unit really fostered strong bonds, and his squad leader had taken good care of Wang Ye. If they really tried to persuade him, Wang Ye would feel very awkward. So he chose to keep quiet. However, that was what Wang Ye had thought. On the twenty-sixth, after the evening roll call ended, Jiang Nan suddenly called out to Wang Ye, ¡°Wang Ye, can you stay back for a moment!¡± Later, when everyone else had gone upstairs, he led Wang Ye to the cafeteria. There was a table set with food, and there was also some alcohol on the table. Seeing the instructor waiting at the table, as well as the cook squad leader, platoon leader, and the company clerk sitting nearby, Wang Ye couldn¡¯t help but feel resigned. He understood now. His secret couldn¡¯t be hidden from them. ¡°Do you think we didn¡¯t know about your plan to quietly leave? In fact, we found out about it after the company commander talked to you at the beginning of the month. We just acted like we didn¡¯t know!¡± Jiang Nan said this at the dinner table. What could Wang Ye say to that? He could only raise his glass and put on a somewhat embarrassed smile. The instructor then looked over and said with a smile, ¡°Although it¡¯s hard to part ways, we are all soldiers, and we have to face farewells every year. You¡¯re not even leaving the military, and we all know that you have a bright future ahead. So, whatever your choice, as comrades, we can only sincerely wish you the best!¡± ¡°Thank you!¡± Wang Ye¡¯s eyes were slightly moist, and he raised his glass towards the instructor with determination. ¡°Before you go to the military academy next year, if possible, come back for a visit, and I¡¯ll prepare another table for you!¡± This was what the cook squad leader said to Wang Ye. Although Wang Ye hadn¡¯t had much interaction with the cook squad leader before, they had become familiar with each other from the training exercises to the missions they had executed together. ¡°Alright!¡± That night, Wang Ye got pretty close to being drunk. But fortunately, it was just beer, so by the end of the night, although he felt a bit tipsy, he wasn¡¯t completely drunk. However, after this farewell gathering, Wang Ye had finally opened up to his squadmates. Naturally, there was some complaining, which was unavoidable. Of course, there were also those who grinned and said, ¡°Hey, you¡¯re finally leaving! You¡¯ve been pushing us to the brink of death these past two months. Hurry up and go, do you know how long we¡¯ve been looking forward to this day!¡± These words came from Qu Shuang, who was lying on the adjacent bunk, and they earned unanimous agreement from the dormitory. ¡°That¡¯s right, that¡¯s right! Always keeping secrets! Did you think we¡¯d want to keep you? Hehe, we can¡¯t wait for you to leave!¡± They all had mischievous smiles on their faces, but the next morning, as Wang Ye packed his belongings, each one of them came forward to give him a hug, and some even tucked small items into Wang Ye¡¯s backpack. For example, Qu Shuang gave Wang Ye his girlfriend¡¯s photo book. Uh¡­ his girlfriend¡¯s photo book was his most cherished possession. He often took it out and wiped off the dust when he had time, maintaining it as if he were competing with it for his wife¡¯s affection. But this time, he gave it to Wang Ye. In his words: ¡°We soldiers are not well off, my buddy. 1 don¡¯t have any other fancy gifts to give you, so 1¡¯11 let you have this photo book from my wife to keep you company during lonely times.¡± In addition to this, there was the squad leader¡¯s gift of a pen, Cai Huayu¡¯s gift of a small notebook¡­ Of course, Wang Ye also reciprocated with gifts. Each person received a pack of cigarettes, as Wang Ye didn¡¯t have much else to give, and with so many people in the platoon, he didn¡¯t have enough souvenirs. So, a pack of cigarettes for each of them was the best he could do. ¡°Squad leader, my brothers, I¡¯m off. I¡¯ll come back to see you all next year!¡± Outside the building, Wang Ye had his backpack on his back and gave each of them a hug once again. At this moment, there were people from other platoons peering out from the upper floors. So, the next moment, after saying goodbye to his comrades from the first platoon, Wang Ye smiled and waved to those on the upper floors. Actually, he had originally planned to leave in a couple of days. But after Jiang Nan exposed his plan last night, he had been told to leave today. Leaving early would allow him to spend a couple more days with the soldiers who were about to be discharged when he returned home. And, by the way, he had fulfilled his promise from the beginning of the month to let Wang Ye see Yan Zhiming¡¯s holiday photos, which he did during this visit.. Chapter 406 - Chapter 406: Second-Class Meritorious Servant Yan Zhiming Chapter 406: Second-Class Meritorious Servant Yan Zhiming Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°All, quite an eyesore, the yearly service medal is gone, good riddance!¡± Upstairs, as they watched Wang Ye board the car, some of the soldiers in the same unit whispered with a hint of nostalgia. ¡°It¡¯s a good thing we often wear our training uniforms. If he had been parading around in this outfit more often before, it would have been even more conspicuous!¡± someone added. In the next moment, another person chuckled softly, ¡°Hehe, we¡¯re actually not so bad off. We¡¯re not officers, after all. If he had worn it regularly before, it would have been even tougher on the platoon and company commanders!¡± ¡°Haha! That¡¯s true!¡± Wang Ye¡¯s departure didn¡¯t evoke a strong sense of sadness in the Second Platoon. After all, he wasn¡¯t retiring from the military. In fact, except for First Platoon, the soldiers from other platoons secretly rejoiced at his departure. That eccentric guy wasn¡¯t much of a team player. Just look at the previous year¡¯s annual assessment. Their scores in various subjects were abysmal. The pressure was immense, standing side by side, especially in the highly competitive atmosphere of the military, and especially among reconnaissance soldiers who each thought highly of themselves. It was really demoralizing. Now, they finally felt like a heavy burden had been lifted from their shoulders, and the air seemed a bit lighter to breathe. ¡°These guys are probably secretly celebrating now!¡± As the car drove out of the camp, Wang Ye looked back. He was thinking about the soldiers from the other platoons upstairs. Wang Ye didn¡¯t even consider that his departure would be met with more than just secret approval; some of them were openly expressing their joy. ¡°Wang Ye, I hope there will be a chance to meet again, but if we do, I might have to call you Captain Wang next time!¡± The car stopped outside the hospital. In the driver¡¯s seat, the driver from the Second Platoon turned around with a friendly smile. Wang Ye chuckled, ¡°That¡¯s an exaggeration. If 1 come back next year, 1¡¯11 still be just another regular soldier!¡± ¡°Haha! The title ¡®Captain Wang¡¯ is just a matter of time!¡± the driver replied with a smile. Wang Ye picked up his bag with a smile. ¡°Alright, buddy, you can head back. I¡¯m getting off here!¡± ¡°Do I really not need to wait for you? I don¡¯t have much else to do, and I can give you a ride to the Iron Bones Hero Regiment later!¡± Wang Ye declined with a smile, ¡°No need. 1 might end up staying here a bit longer today. You go on ahead!¡± Yan Zhiming was still in the hospital, but his recovery was progressing quite well. Getting off the car and shouldering his backpack, Wang Ye looked up at the hospital building across the street. Then, he lifted his leg and walked towards it. At this moment, Wang Ye attracted a lot of attention as he walked towards the hospital. Whether young or old, men or women, almost everyone at the hospital entrance couldn¡¯t help but cast a glance at Wang Ye. In his sharp military uniform, with the two stars on his epaulettes, combined with Wang Ye¡¯s height and good looks, he gave off a striking resemblance to the flag bearers seen on television during national events. ¡°Sisi, I think I¡¯m almost recovered. Maybe you should go back first. You¡¯ve been on leave for half a month already, don¡¯t let it affect your studies!¡± In a room at the People¡¯s Hospital, Yan Zhiming, sitting on the edge of his hospital bed, softly spoke to the girl who was preparing fruit puree for him. During this hospital stay, he had requested the military not to inform his family. So, up until now, his family was unaware of his brush with danger. However, about two weeks ago, he couldn¡¯t resist telling his girlfriend about it. And that led to the scene unfolding now. The next day, his girlfriend took a leave of absence and traveled ail the way from Xiangnan to take care of him for half a month. Now, Gao Sisi was feeding him fruit puree with an annoyed expression and gave him a playful eye-roll, ¡°Once I leave, who¡¯s going to feed you this mush? Don¡¯t worry, university studies aren¡¯t that important, I¡¯ll catch up when I go back!¡± ¡°Hehe, it¡¯s not that simple. 1 know that the workload in the first and second years of college can be quite heavy. Exams are coming up this year, and if you don¡¯t go back soon, you might fail!¡± He paused and added, ¡°1 can have one of my comrades continue to look after me, or 1 can manage on my own. 1 can walk around and eat without any problems now!¡± H No, I¡¯ve told you several times. If you mention it again, I¡¯ll ignore you¡­¡± * Knock Knock!* Suddenly, the door, which had been slightly ajar, was knocked on. The next second, Wang Ye, wearing a smiling face, pushed the door open and walked in, saying, ¡°Apparently, 1 arrived at the wrong time!¡± ¡°All, Wang Ye!¡± Yan Zhiming exclaimed in surprise, sitting up. Beside the bed, the girl who had been feeding him applesauce turned around with a bewildered expression when she saw Wang Ye. ¡°Hi, beautiful Sisi, don¡¯t you recognize me?¡± Wang Ye looked at the girl, smiling, and waved a greeting. ¡°I do, 1 do, Wang Ye, why are you here?¡± Gao Sisi snapped out of it and quickly got up. They weren¡¯t very familiar with each other; after all, they were in different classes. During this period, or rather, since they got in touch, she often saw Wang Ye¡¯s name in Yan Zhiming¡¯s letters. Now that he had come in person, it was even more apparent. It could be said that she had heard Wang Ye¡¯s name so frequently in recent times that it had become quite familiar to her ears. ¡°Have a seat, there¡¯s a chair here!¡± Gao Sisi stepped forward to help pull out a chair. At this moment, Yan Zhiming on the bed also wanted to get down. Seeing him struggling a bit, Wang Ye quickly spoke, ¡°It¡¯s okay, don¡¯t move!¡± As he spoke, Wang Ye set down the bags he was carrying. ¡°I bought some fruits downstairs. 1 don¡¯t know if they taste good, but it¡¯s the thought that counts. 1 didn¡¯t buy any flowers; I don¡¯t think a big guy like you would appreciate them!¡± ¡°Hehe, you¡¯re really something, just come as you are, why bring stuff!¡± Yan Zhiming chuckled. Wang Ye didn¡¯t respond to his comment. Instead, he looked at Gao Sisi beside him and then turned to Yan Zhiming, saying, ¡°You, young man, have some skills!¡± Wang Ye gave him a thumbs up. Little did Wang Ye know that this young man had indeed struck up a relationship with Gao Sisi, and from what he had heard outside the door just now, it seemed Gao Sisi had been here for about half a month. For that, Wang Ye truly admired him. ¡°Hehe!¡± Yan Zhiming smirked. Gao Sisi¡¯s face had a hint of blush. Wang Ye, despite being in the adjacent class, was still considered a fellow student. It was somewhat inevitable for a girl with not-so-thick skin to feel a bit bashful when her relationship was discovered by an old classmate. ¡°Not bad, Wang Ye, you¡¯ve really become something!¡± Yan Zhiming shifted the topic as he looked at Wang Ye¡¯s shoulder. Wang Ye laughed, ¡°What¡¯s all this talk about becoming something? I¡¯m just enjoying some privileges in advance, no official position. I¡¯m still just a regular soldier!¡± ¡°Privileges will lead to an official position sooner or later. Besides, your promotion outside the regular process itself shows how important you are. Let¡¯s not forget, the Corps Commander and the others definitely know you¡­¡± ¡°They definitely know you too!¡± Wang Ye interjected with a smile. This guy, if it weren¡¯t for this matter, the Corps Commander would indeed have no reason to know him. But now, Wang Ye was well aware that Yan Zhiming had received a Second-Class Merit. As the holder of a Second-Class Merit, coupled with the significant incident from last time, there was no way the Corps Commander wouldn¡¯t be aware of him. Yan Zhiming¡¯s expression soured, ¡°Ah, this time 1 really got lucky!¡± Speaking of which, he looked curiously at Wang Ye¡¯s girlfriend, who was continuously glancing at Wang Ye¡¯s shoulder insignia, and said, ¡°Sisi, could you please go downstairs and buy a bottle of water for Wang Ye?¡± ¡°Oh! Sure! Gao Sisi snapped out of her thoughts, then agreed and headed towards the door to buy a bottle of water for Wang Ye. Wang Ye didn¡¯t say a word. He knew that Yan Zhiming wanted to talk to him about something, and those were things he didn¡¯t want, or rather, he had to adhere to the discipline of a soldier and not let Gao Sisi know. Wang Ye quietly walked over and closed the door. Seeing Wang Ye close the door, Yan Zhiming lowered his voice and said, ¡°Old Wang, 1 heard that you avenged me this time. Thank you!¡± Wang Ye, having closed the door, turned and smiled, ¡°Hehe, there¡¯s no need to thank me. I¡¯m a soldier just like you!¡± ¡°Yeah, you¡¯re a very impressive soldier!¡± As he looked at Wang Ye, Yan Zhiming couldn¡¯t help but sigh again. ¡°When we were in school, I never imagined that you, who were always on the internet, would become the person you are now!¡± H Hehe, I didn¡¯t expect it either. So, what are you planning now? Can you still continue your military service with your health?¡± Wang Ye didn¡¯t want to dwell on his own topics. The more he talked about it, the harder it was to explain. After all, there was a significant difference between him before and after enlisting. Yan Zhiming didn¡¯t doubt him and continued in line with Wang Ye¡¯s topic, with a bitter smile, ¡°I can¡¯t continue. The doctor said my lungs have been damaged, and I definitely can¡¯t engage in strenuous physical activities in the future.¡± After a pause, Yan Zhiming continued, ¡°I¡¯ve already made up my mind. Once I recover from my injuries, I¡¯m going to retire. The battalion has also assured me that I can find a job when I go back. It¡¯s time to go home; 1 don¡¯t want to be a burden in the military anymore!¡± Wang Ye remained silent. After a while, Wang Ye nodded and said, ¡°That¡¯s a good decision. Going back and holding a stable job is not a bad choice!¡± Wang Ye understood his choice. In fact, without even thinking about it, Wang Ye knew that the military would definitely try to retain him. After all, he was a hero, and after recovering from his injuries, as long as he didn¡¯t engage in strenuous physical activities, there were still some positions he could take on, like an administrative officer. However, Yan Zhiming probably didn¡¯t want that kind of care. ¡°Yeah, that¡¯s right! Sisi and 1 have already talked about it. 1¡¯11 go back and work diligently, and when she graduates, we¡¯ll get married. We¡¯ll live an ordinary life from now on!¡± Yan Zhiming smiled again, but beneath the smile, Wang Ye sensed a hint of melancholy. ¡°That¡¯s enough. You¡¯ve shed blood for the country, and military life has no regrets!¡± Wang Ye reassured him. ¡°Yeah, no regrets,¡± Yan Zhiming sighed heavily, but then his face brightened again. ¡°You know, Old Wang, when 1 got hit by that bullet, I really thought 1 was going to die. I actually felt guilty in my heart towards Sisi, my parents, and everyone. But 1 didn¡¯t expect that when I opened my eyes again, I was miraculously alive!¡± ¡°Lucky, even the King of Hell didn¡¯t want you!¡± Wang Ye chuckled. ¡°Hehe, yeah! It¡¯s a pity though. If I could fully recover this time, maybe I could become your classmate at the military academy, and I could become an officer too. But alas, I can¡¯t do it now!¡± Hehe, being my classmate isn¡¯t all that great. You¡¯ll just end up getting beaten by me again. It¡¯s better to go back as you are!¡± Wang Ye joked with him. ¡°Haha, you¡¯re right. You¡¯re a real maniac. I can already imagine those future officers who will be classmates with you, mourning their fate.¡± ¡°Haha!¡± They continued to chat for a while, and Yan Zhiming¡¯s girlfriend returned. The three of them chatted together for the entire morning. Of course, they didn¡¯t talk about military matters this time. They talked about their high school days and gossip. At lunchtime, Wang Ye had a meal with them at the hospital. It wasn¡¯t until after lunch that the emotions of parting surfaced in the hospital room again. ¡°Old Wang, take good care of yourself. When I go back home, I¡¯ll come to visit you. Also, when you guys get married, don¡¯t forget to send me an invitation!¡± Yan Zhiming smiled and said, ¡°I definitely won¡¯t forget. I won¡¯t miss the chance to eat a big meal!¡± ¡°Haha, that¡¯s settled then!¡± Wang Ye slung his backpack over his shoulder. Finally, standing in front of the bed, Wang Ye saluted him with a formal stance. He turned around. Yan Zhiming watched Wang Ye leave with a smile. But as Wang Ye left and closed the door, the smile on Yan Zhiming¡¯s face was replaced by a flood of tears. Seeing Wang Ye¡¯s back in that military uniform, he felt like he saw himself in a military uniform leaving with Wang Ye. That version of Yan Zhiming in a military uniform was leaving, departing. Next, he could only become an ordinary person without the uniform. Tears flowed uncontrollably. Gao Sisi, with a look of sympathy, reached out and held his hand without saying a word. She knew what her boyfriend was thinking. Although her boyfriend had told her that he didn¡¯t achieve much in the military, and his training results weren¡¯t great, she knew that he genuinely loved military life. But now, he would never be able to put on that uniform he loved and continue staying in the military.. Chapter 407 - Chapter 407: Return to the Fourth Company, Going to Be a Platoon Leader Chapter 407: Return to the Fourth Company, Going to Be a Platoon Leader Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°All!¡± Outside the door, Wang Ye didn¡¯t leave immediately. He could see that Yan Zhiming was reluctant to leave the military camp. But he also knew that Yan Zhiming was a person with a strong will deep down. He didn¡¯t want sympathy. He didn¡¯t need sympathy either. A soldier can¡¯t be a soldier forever. Just as Wang Ye had said. Enough, he had shed blood for the country. Although his military career was short, only a year, he had already lived up to the identity of a soldier. Instead of staying in the army and becoming a cared-for patient, it was better to return home with honor and achievements. Looking back at the ward where Yan Zhiming was, Wang Ye took a heavy step in his heart. ¡°Damn, why aren¡¯t these white-caps being arrogant now? Look, I¡¯ve even got my hands in my pockets, and they haven¡¯t come out!¡± Outside the small shop of the Iron Bones Hero Regiment, Wei Qinghai was acting very arrogantly. As he said, now he had one hand in his pocket, and the other hand was holding a bag of spicy sticks and eating. This image was something he could only dream of before. After all, doing such things on the road outside the camp used to be risky. It might lead to someone saying, ¡°Comrade, please stop!¡± But now, he dared to take action. In fact, in the past ten days since returning from training, the patrols were basically nowhere to be seen. Especially this week, there was no sign of them during bed checks, health inspections, or internal affairs checks. ¡°The ones who wanted to leave have left, and those who didn¡¯t want to have all gone on leave!¡± Beside him, Luo Yang was just like him, walking casually, holding a bottle of beverage in his hand, taking sips. These two guys had both chosen to leave the military this year. Now, these were their last few days in the camp, and they were also the most arrogant days. Hmm¡­ How arrogant were they? Just yesterday, Wei Qinghai was grumbling in the dormitory, saying that Wu Jianfeng didn¡¯t salute him in the morning, and he was quite unhappy about it! Of course, he only dared to mutter such things quietly in the dormitory and wouldn¡¯t say it to Wu Jianfeng¡¯s face. But even so, it was clear to see how he had changed. Of course, it wasn¡¯t just them now. In fact, among the ordinary platoons, all the discharged soldiers were acting quite high-spirited. Especially the ones with only two years of service, you couldn¡¯t detect a hint of farewell sadness from them at all. Often, you could hear their laughter and see their eager expressions, as if they couldn¡¯t wait to leave. Two years, indeed! For two long years, many of the new recruits had actually been counting down the days in their hearts. Now that they were about to be discharged and finally gain their freedom, in this situation, their hearts were already flying outside, and they had little room for sentimentality. ¡°Hey, look over there!¡± Suddenly, Luo Yang stopped in his tracks and pulled Wei Qinghai beside him. ¡°What¡¯s up? What are you looking at?¡± Wei Qinghai, eating his spicy sticks, followed Luo Yang¡¯s pointed direction. The small shop was not too far from the camp¡¯s main gate. Looking in the direction of the camp¡¯s main gate, Wei Qinghai quickly spotted a figure heading towards the dormitories of the Fourth Platoon. Wei Qinghai first looked puzzled, but then his eyes widened. ¡°Wow, isn¡¯t that Wang Ye?¡± He turned to look at Luo Yang, seeking confirmation. Luo Yang nodded directly. ¡°I also feel like it!¡± Both of them couldn¡¯t be sure because they were still quite a distance away, and from their current position, they could only see the person¡¯s profile. ¡°Let¡¯s go and check it out.¡± Wei Qinghai immediately picked up the pace and started jogging. ¡°Old Wang!¡± Suddenly, Wang Ye, carrying a backpack on his back, heard a voice from his left. He turned to look. Immediately, Wang Ye smiled. ¡°Wow, it¡¯s really you!¡± The two of them ran up and, looking at Wang Ye, Wei Qinghai exclaimed once again. His earlier shout had just been a tentative call. ¡°Long time no see! Are you guys buying stuff at the small shop? Where¡¯s the platoon leader and the others?¡± Wang Ye asked with a smile. ¡°The platoon leader and Li Bing went to pick up new recruits, Lao Zhuo and Zhang Wen are working on the vehicles, and Peng Yuhang is currently on guard duty!¡± Wei Qinghai quickly replied. This puzzled Wang Ye for a moment. ¡°Picking up new recruits? Is our Fourth Platoon responsible for training new recruits again this year?¡± Wang Ye was surprised. Normally, a platoon rarely gets to train new recruits consecutively. After all, it¡¯s considered a coveted task, and it¡¯s where promising recruits end up. Wei Qinghai explained, ¡°No, it¡¯s not just our platoon this year. It¡¯s all three companies together!¡± Luo Yang chimed in with a smile, ¡°Old Wang, you definitely don¡¯t know. This is all because of you that this situation has arisen!¡± ¡°Me?¡± Wang Ye was surprised again. Luo Yang laughed and said, ¡°Exactly! Look at you now, you¡¯ve brought so much glory to our platoon and our battalion.¡± With that, he paused for a moment and looked at the badge on Wang Ye¡¯s shoulder with a teasing tone, ¡°Tsk tsk, you¡¯re a Second Lieutenant now, and you have a year¡¯s service ribbon. Old Wang, 1 feel like you¡¯re blinding me!¡± As he said this, he even covered his eyes with his hand in a playful manner. Wang Ye chuckled, ¡°Stop fooling around. What¡¯s the situation, really?¡± Although Wang Ye was an experienced soldier compared to the two, he had previously served as a deputy squad leader, so he was used to speaking like this. At this point, Wei Qinghai jumped in again, eager to explain, ¡°What else could it be? We heard that this year, in order to secure the training quota for the new recruits, the company commanders of each company nearly came to blows, and it wasn¡¯t just the company commanders, even the battalion commander got involved. In the end, the regimental commander decided that the company commander would come from the Military Police Company, and the platoon and squad leaders who would actually lead the troops would come from our three companies, one company per platoon.¡± Wang Ye was somewhat speechless. He hadn¡¯t expected the training of the new recruits this year to turn into such a situation. It was truly a case of the entire battalion uniting for this training! The key question was whether this was really necessary. After all, the Iron Bones Hero Regiment was just training one new recruit company. But whether it was necessary or not was no longer up to Wang Ye to decide. The company commanders of each company believed it was necessary. They would rather err on the side of caution than miss out on potential talent. Despite the hardships and challenges of training new recruits, the rewards were well worth it, and there were few who wouldn¡¯t willingly take on the task. ¡°All right, are you guys heading back now?¡± Wang Ye continued, still smiling as he looked at the two of them. ¡°We¡¯re heading back. We just came to buy some snacks. Wang Ye, are you thirsty? 1 have some drinks here!¡± Luo Yang spoke with a smile. ¡°No, 1 bought some water outside!¡± ¡°Hehe, no worries, here, have a bottle of Kang Shuai Fu green tea. I¡¯ll go get another one for myself!¡± Without waiting for Wang Ye¡¯s response, Luo Yang reached into the bag he was carrying and pulled out a cold bottle of green tea. Wang Ye had grown used to Kang Shuai Fu, so he accepted it with a smile. ¡°Sure!¡± They didn¡¯t need to be overly formal; after all, they were old comrades, and being too polite would feel a bit distant. Shortly after, Luo Yang ran back to the small shop, while Wang Ye continued chatting with Wei Qinghai. Before long, Wang Ye also learned about their decision to leave the military. Regarding this, Wang Ye made a couple of light-hearted comments but didn¡¯t try to persuade them otherwise. Back in the Fourth Platoon, Wang Ye had already known about their intentions. These two had been counting down the days for quite some time. Their choice to leave the military was not unexpected. ¡°Oh, Wang¡­ Wang Ye?¡± ¡°Wow, Wang Ye, you¡¯re back!¡± As Wang Ye returned to the Fourth Platoon¡¯s area, he caused a little commotion. Today was Saturday, and due to the special circumstances, most units had not scheduled any training. With soldiers in a state of rest, there were still many of them around the Fourth Platoon¡¯s area. When they noticed that Wang Ye had returned, their eyes widened in surprise. Wang Ye greeted each of them with a smile. ¡°What¡¯s with the show-off? You¡¯re back, so what? Why act like a social butterfly everywhere?¡± Suddenly, at the entrance of the company commander¡¯s office downstairs, Wu Jianfeng appeared and shouted over in their direction. Immediately, everyone else became more reserved, including the invincible duo who were about to leave the military. While they were feeling quite confident behind the scenes, facing Wu Jianfeng in person brought back the psychological shadow of being under his command for the past two years. They didn¡¯t have the courage to act out in front of him. ¡°Company Commander!¡± Wang Ye approached with a smile, saluted, and then maintained a salute as he greeted Zheng Ke and Kang Hua, who had come out with Wu Jianfeng. ¡°Wow, impressive! You¡¯re really a Second Lieutenant!¡± Zheng Ke smiled as he looked at Wang Ye¡¯s rank. Of course, it wasn¡¯t just him; Kang Hua was also examining Wang Ye, especially the service ribbon on his chest. This sight even caused a twitch in his eye and a twitch at the corner of his mouth. ¡°In this uniform, I feel like you¡¯re insulting me as a useless guy!¡± Although they had known about Wang Ye¡¯s promotion before, seeing him in person, wearing the officer¡¯s uniform and standing there, was a completely different experience, especially for Kang Hua. Thinking back to this time last year, Wang Ye was just an ordinary civilian from a local family. Kang Hua had personally gone to pick him up from his hometown. At that time, Wang Ye was a pure rookie. But now, a year later? A year had passed, and Wang Ye was still a Second Lieutenant, just like Kang Hua. Fortunately, Kang Hua had known about Wang Ye¡¯s situation beforehand. Otherwise, if Wang Ye had suddenly appeared in front of him in this uniform, he might not have been able to handle the shock to his heart. ¡°Alright, why are you showing off outside? Come in!¡± Wu Jianfeng smiled and turned into his office. Kang Hua and Zheng Ke followed suit. Wang Ye, still wearing a smile, didn¡¯t pay much attention to the deliberate scowl on Wu Jianfeng¡¯s face and followed them inside. ¡°Why did you come back today, and without contacting us beforehand!¡± Inside the office, Wu Jianfeng asked directly as soon as Wang Ye entered. Wang Ye smiled and explained, ¡°It was a last-minute decision, and 1 went to see Yan Zhiming first. We had lunch together before I came back.¡± With this explanation, the atmosphere in the office became more serious. Although Yan Zhiming wasn¡¯t from the Fourth Platoon, the story of what happened in 7th Company, 7th Platoon had spread throughout the entire battalion. How could anyone not know about another ¡°One-Turn-Two-Promotions¡± incident? ¡°Alright, sit down and let¡¯s talk. Wang Ye, put your bag down for now,¡± Kang Hua gestured for Wang Ye to sit. ¡°Sure, thanks, Instructor!¡± In the absence of the company commander, and with only Kang Hua as the acting officer present, it was appropriate to address him as ¡°Instructor.¡± After some brief small talk, they got down to business. Wu Jianfeng looked at Wang Ye and said, ¡°The battalion commander and 1 have discussed it. This time, they want you to lead a platoon and act as a platoon leader. So, you¡¯re the one selected as the platoon leader for our Second Company.¡± After a pause, he continued, ¡°Originally, for the new recruits¡¯ reception duty, if you had been here, you would have been assigned to it. But since you weren¡¯t, the Instructor personally went to take on the task in your place.¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s words revealed where the Instructor had gone. Apparently, he wasn¡¯t just away from the office but had left the camp entirely. However, the focus was on what Wang Ye was about to take on as the platoon leader in the new recruit company. He had never held the position of a platoon leader before.. Chapter 408 - Chapter 408: Laughing and Crying Chapter 408: Laughing and Crying Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Wang Ye returned to the Iron Bones Hero Regiment, and on that day, he was warmly welcomed. He hadn¡¯t even had a chance to put his things in the barracks when the regiment headquarters called. The regiment commander wanted Wang Ye to come over. Later, after Wang Ye returned from the regiment headquarters, the company commander also came. These scenes left others sighing, and many couldn¡¯t help but exclaim. ¡°That¡¯s Wang Ye for you!¡± It wasn¡¯t until nearly five o¡¯clock that Wang Ye finally returned to his squad. ¡°Brother Wang, you are really busy!¡± Inside the dormitory, as Wang Ye entered, Peng Yuhang hurriedly greeted him with a smile. ¡°Well, you know, that¡¯s how it is in the regiment!¡± ¡°Tsk tsk, if I could have that kind of treatment, I¡¯d be willing to give up ten years of my life!¡± Wei Qinghai chimed in with a cheerful tone. Then, the next moment, Meng Wenbin looked over, ¡°If you don¡¯t retire, maybe you could use your ten years to practice, but now, go back and work hard!¡± ¡°Platoon leader!¡± At this point, Wang Ye also came to him and saluted him crisply. Meng Wenbin no longer had the insignia of a cadet on his shoulder, unlike before. A year had passed, and he had already been promoted to the rank of Second Lieutenant. However, as he looked at Wang Ye saluting him, there was a hint of helplessness on his face. ¡°You, oh my, it¡¯s really awkward for you to salute me in that uniform now!¡± He was speaking from the heart, even though he knew he couldn¡¯t compare to Wang Ye. But seeing Wang Ye standing in front of him with the rank of Second Lieutenant, and wearing that service ribbon, it was too conspicuous. He looked down at himself; he had been in the military for six years, including his time at the military academy, yet both of them had the same rank. ¡°Hehe, Platoon leader, you¡¯ll always be my Platoon leader!¡± Wang Ye replied with a smile. This made Meng Wenbin smile too. ¡°That¡¯s right, even if your rank is higher than mine in the future, you still have to salute me when you see me!¡± ¡°Brother Wang!¡± Suddenly, a familiar voice came from behind. Wang Ye turned around. ¡°All, Ping¡¯an!¡± Wang Ye greeted with surprise. Approaching, Wang Ye gave Zhang Ping¡¯an a hug. ¡°Haha, you¡¯ve gained some weight again! It feels like there¡¯s an extra layer of flesh under your chin!¡± After letting go, Wang Ye teased Zhang Ping¡¯an, looking him up and down. ¡°Hehe~!¡± Zhang Ping¡¯an chuckled, a bit embarrassed. He had indeed put on some weight. The kitchen staff was too good at feeding people. ¡°Brothers, let¡¯s go!¡± Suddenly, from the direction of the other squads outside, there was a burst of shouting. In the next moment, soldiers from the other squads rushed out of their barracks. ¡°Charge!¡± ¡°Get him!¡± Wang Ye was dumbfounded. What the heck was going on? Of course, Wang Ye didn¡¯t waste any time and turned to run. But he was at the door of the dormitory now. Wang Ye stepped back, and there was nowhere else to run inside the dormitory. Unless he jumped out of the window. But that was definitely not an option. ¡°Hey, hey, guys, calm down, calm down!¡± Wang Ye raised his hand, trying to call for a halt. Cornered against the dormitory wall, he felt his scalp tingling as he looked at the dormitory full of people rushing in. ¡°Haha, Wang Ye, go ahead and shout. Shouting your lungs out won¡¯t help today!¡± A veteran from the fourth squad grinned. Meanwhile, others beside him shouted with a smile, ¡°Don¡¯t waste time talking to him, watch out for the company commander and the others coming up, hurry up, go!¡± The next moment, these guys swarmed in. Wang Ye was instantly engulfed by people. Of course, they weren¡¯t attacking Wang Ye. They just swarmed around him, one by one, pouncing on Wang Ye. Human pyramid; Wang Ye was at the bottom, crushed beneath a pile of people. A heap of bodies, all swarming in. At this moment, Wang Ye felt like he was almost about to be squeezed flat. ¡°All, don¡¯t squish me!¡± ¡°Oh my, I can¡¯t take it, don¡¯t pile up, don¡¯t pile up!¡± It wasn¡¯t Wang Ye shouting; it was the soldiers who were on top of him, yelling. Now that others were joining in, they too were getting squished underneath. ¡°Alright, we¡¯ve had our fun, get down, get down, don¡¯t squash him!¡± At this point, after a bit of commotion, Meng Wenbin in the eighth squad smiled and spoke, and he began pulling people off. He stopped those who still wanted to join in and also started separating those who were squishing others. Of course, this wasn¡¯t very efficient. After about two minutes, Wang Ye, who had been thoroughly crushed, finally crawled up from the ground with a bright red face. ¡°Haha, Wang Ye, this is our revenge for what you did last time!¡± ¡°Hehe, we finally waited for you to come back before we left.¡± The dormitory in the eighth squad was now crowded with soldiers from other squads. One by one, the guys were now laughing, which indicated the reason why they did this. Of course, they didn¡¯t need to say it; Wang Ye knew why. When he saw them charging towards him just now, Wang Ye had guessed. ¡°Alright, we¡¯re even now!¡± Rubbing his waist, Wang Ye looked at them with a wry smile. ¡°No way, it¡¯s not that easy. Come on, Old Wang, you¡¯ve been promoted to Second Lieutenant, so you must treat us to drinks today. Otherwise, we¡¯ll all gang up and strip you naked on the parade ground later!¡± ¡°Yeah, what about Hua Zi? Hua Zi owes us!¡± With their numbers, they truly embodied the phrase ¡°strength in numbers.¡± Wang Ye, even if he was strong, could only lie down when facing dozens of people together. ¡°Okay, okay, I¡¯ll treat you all! it Wang Ye reluctantly agreed. If he didn¡¯t agree today, who knows what they would do to him later. It was tough! The company commander was angry with him for what he did, but Wu Jianfeng didn¡¯t do much to him. When he saw the battalion commander today, the battalion commander wanted to kick him in the butt when he was leaving, but Wang Ye managed to escape. Even the company commander, when he was at the hospital, only gave Wang Ye a pat on the shoulder. But when he returned to the fourth company, he suffered a loss. These guys must have planned it in advance. Not only did they almost squeeze the life out of Wang Ye in that pile, but now they were also extorting drinks and cigarettes from him. Of course, Wang Ye couldn¡¯t possibly hold a grudge against them. It was all in good fun. Cigarettes and drinks were just small matters. In the following days, there was still no sign of farewell emotions within the company. Everyone was still playful and cheerful. It continued until the evening of the 29th. During dinner that night, even though it wasn¡¯t a special occasion, the tables were filled with sumptuous dishes and bottles of liquor. The smiles on everyone¡¯s faces abruptly disappeared. The aroma of the food and wine, like a gentle breeze, swept away the smiles on everyone¡¯s faces and brought out the hidden sadness in their hearts. In the entire dining hall, the food remained untouched, but the sound of sobbing began to echo. And this sobbing sound quickly spread to others. Wu Jianfeng stood up. ¡°It¡¯s that special time again!¡± Looking around at everyone, Wu Jianfeng had a wistful expression on his face. ¡°Year after year, I¡¯ve seen off many batches. Although 1 don¡¯t want to go through this, it¡¯s inevitable for an old soldier.¡± He paused and suddenly forced a somewhat awkward smile, ¡°Actually, I know that some of you have been looking forward to retiring for a long time. Even though you feel sad now, it¡¯s not because you¡¯re sad about leaving the army but because you¡¯re sad about saying goodbye to your comrades. Of course, that doesn¡¯t matter. The most beautiful thing in life is the meeting, and the rarest thing is the reunion. Maybe after we part tomorrow, we may never see each other again in this lifetime. But remember, we are comrades for a day, comrades for a lifetime¡­¡± Wu Jianfeng¡¯s words made some who were quietly shedding tears burst into loud sobs on the spot. This included Wei Qinghai and Luo Yang from the eighth squad. In reality, who joins the military thinking about retirement on their first day? Who doesn¡¯t initially aspire to make a career and excel in the military? But reality erodes the enthusiasm and original intentions of those young recruits. Wang Ye also felt a bit teary-eyed. In this kind of environment, surrounded by familiar comrades, tomorrow morning, there would be a lot fewer people here. And these people, without any surprises, ninety percent of them might never see each other again in this lifetime. The country was vast, and they came from all corners of the nation. Gathering was like a bonfire, dispersing was like stars filling the sky. In the vast sea of humanity, once they took off their uniforms and left this military camp, they would be separated by a great distance. This distance wasn¡¯t just physical; it also included family bonds, social ties¡­ During this meal, alcohol was served without restriction for those about to retire. They ended up drinking to the point of being completely inebriated. At the same time, each of them was basically sobbing loudly in the arms of their comrades. ¡°Actually¡­ actually, I once wanted to be a soldier for a long time too. 1 really wanted to be a soldier for my whole life¡­¡± Wei Qinghai, drunk and holding a wine glass in one hand, with tears streaming down his face, confessed to Wang Ye. After drinking too much, he let go of his male toughness, crying loudly, and couldn¡¯t suppress some of the inner words anymore. And this was not an isolated case. ¡°Phew!¡± At night, after lights out, Wang Ye went up to the rooftop alone to smoke. Looking at the countless stars in the sky and the waning moon, Wang Ye felt a sense of unease in his heart. This was the first time he had experienced such a scene. ¡°I knew you¡¯d be here!¡± Suddenly, footsteps came from behind. Wang Ye turned to look, and it was Kang Hua. ¡°Instructor!¡± He greeted with a somewhat unattractive smile. ¡°Hmm!¡± Kang Hua nodded. After coming to Wang Ye¡¯s side, he turned and said, ¡°Where¡¯s Hua Zi? Give me one!¡± Wang Ye immediately reached for a cigarette and a lighter. Kang Hua lit one up. Unlike those guys like Wu Jianfeng, Kang Hua returned the cigarette pack and lighter to Wang Ye. Taking a deep breath, Kang Hua, like Wang Ye, looked at the sky and began to speak, ¡°Every soldier goes through this kind of thing. It¡¯s not a big deal, and you¡¯ll get used to it after a few times. Although sometimes we miss our former comrades, it¡¯s easy to stay in touch now. Chat on the internet, make a phone call; it¡¯s not that difficult!¡± Kang Hua, in his role as an instructor, offered words of encouragement to Wang Ye. Wang Ye nodded while looking at him. ¡°Hmm¡­ it¡¯s not too bad, just felt a bit stuffy in the chest, so I came up here to get some fresh air. But let¡¯s not talk about that. Instructor, how are things going with your job change?¡± ¡°What job change?¡± ¡°Your assignment change! Any news?¡± Wang Ye¡¯s question made Kang Hua hesitate for a moment. But in the end, he smiled and glanced at the corridor behind him before looking back at Wang Ye. ¡°It¡¯s not confirmed yet, but it looks likely!¡± Wang Ye smiled too. ¡°That¡¯s good, Instructor, congratulations!¡± ¡°Yes! Congratulations are in order!¡± Kang Hua had a clear smile on his face. But then he looked at Wang Ye again and added, ¡°But the promotion in rank will have to wait until next June, which is unfortunate!¡± Wang Ye was momentarily speechless. He knew what Kang Hua meant. Having the same rank as himself made him feel a bit uncomfortable. ¡°In fact, it¡¯s not just me; our company benefited from your efforts. We removed the influence of Deng Hai and showed great performance. So this time, the company commander will also get a promotion.¡± After a pause, he added, ¡°Well¡­ apart from the company commander, Zheng Ke might also get a promotion because of the company commander¡¯s position change!¡± Wang Ye¡¯s eyes widened in surprise. Old Wu is also getting promoted? Well, this guy didn¡¯t say a word to me about it in the past few days! ¡°What about the Instructor?¡± Wang Ye asked again. Kang Hua naturally knew who he was talking about, not himself but the one above him. ¡°He hasn¡¯t served long enough, so he won¡¯t be moving!¡± ¡°Then you¡­¡± Wang Ye was puzzled. If the instructor wasn¡¯t moving, he definitely couldn¡¯t stay as the instructor of the fourth company. ¡°Well¡­ there¡¯s a good chance I¡¯ll be going to the higher headquarters. The Deng Hai incident actually had some impact on me!¡± Wang Ye was speechless. Indeed, the Deng Hai incident had the most significant impact on him. After all, he was the instructor of the new recruits company at the time, and the one responsible for ideological work was him.. Chapter 409 - Chapter 409: Camel Bell, Platoon Leader Wang Ye Chapter 409: Camel Bell, Platoon Leader Wang Ye Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation On this night, many people actually stayed up late, and even some veterans about to retire couldn¡¯t sleep all night. The situation was completely different from the previous few days. But time doesn¡¯t stand still because of everyone¡¯s sadness. ¡°Let¡¯s eat! On the morning of the 30th, in the cafeteria, Wu Jianfeng sat there without saying anything else. With just a simple ¡°let¡¯s eat,¡± he then bowed his head and began to eat dumplings on his own. It¡¯s a military tradition to have dumplings when you board the vehicle and noodles when you get off. Today is the day these retiring veterans bid farewell to the military, and it¡¯s also their last meal in the army. So, this meal consists of dumplings only. In the Eighth Platoon, no one moved, and Wang Ye was also watching Luo Yang and Wei Qinghai. ¡°Hehe, I won¡¯t be polite!¡± Wei Qinghai, with red eyes and a chest adorned with a red flower, forced a smile and picked up his chopsticks to start eating dumplings. ¡°Mmm¡­ very delicious, Old Luo, try them¡­¡± Wei Qinghai finished one and immediately called out to Luo Yang, who also had a red flower on his chest. ¡°Alright!¡± Luo Yang nodded and silently started eating. ¡°Old Wang, you guys should eat too, don¡¯t just watch, eat up. Today¡¯s dumplings are filled with beef, they taste really good!¡± Wei Qinghai once again called out to the others. ¡°Okay!¡± Wang Ye nodded and picked up his chopsticks. ¡°Zhang Qi!¡± ¡°Here! ¡°Wang Xiaoyou!¡± ¡°Here¡­¡± At nine in the morning, all the soldiers from the regiments stationed in this area who were about to retire gathered in formation on the large training ground on the side of the regimental headquarters. In front of them, on a platform, the regimental commander and others stood. In addition to them on the platform, below the platform, Wang Ye was now standing in formation with some soldiers from other regiments, all facing these veterans who were about to retire. At the moment, the chief of staff was calling out names one by one. One name after another, the roll call continued for over ten minutes. In the entire regiment, not counting the regiments stationed elsewhere, there were over four hundred people retiring this time. ¡°Approved, the personnel mentioned above are discharged from active duty!¡± When the chief of staff finished calling the names. The regimental commander stepped forward. ¡°Comrades, all good things must come to an end. Starting tomorrow, you won¡¯t hear the wake-up call anymore, and you won¡¯t have to worry about your platoon leader lifting your blankets and scolding you. At the same time, you won¡¯t have to worry about the terrifying night patrols in the middle of the night. You, have graduated from this military crucible!¡± After saying these words, the regimental commander shouted and then turned away. There was no lengthy or extravagant speech, and no unnecessary delay. With just a few simple sentences, the several hundred soldiers in formation below were once again brought to tears. The chief of staff stepped forward again, taking the regimental commander¡¯s place. He looked at the numerous veterans below and shouted loudly, ¡°Once a soldier, always a soldier! I hope you will remain true to the spirit of a soldier even after retirement.¡± After a pause, the chief of staff loudly declared, ¡°Now, 1 invite all retired veterans to take the oath!¡± ¡°If there is a war, I will answer the call!¡± ¡°If there is a war, I will answer the call!¡± With tears in their eyes, the retired veterans on the training ground solemnly made their pledge. ¡°Alright, let us perform one final military salute! To the military camps where you once fought. To the land and flag you once defended. To the comrades you fought alongside, let¡¯s perform one final military salute!¡± ¡°Atten-hut! Salute! Wang Ye had been silently watching the veterans across from him. Honestly, at this moment, his emotions were indescribable. ¡°Send off comrades¡­ Embark on the journey¡­ Silent tears in our eyes¡­¡± Suddenly, while the retired veterans were saluting, a song resonated throughout the entire camp. ¡°Camel Bells,¡± a song that Wang Ye¡¯s new recruits had learned in basic training, but they hadn¡¯t sung or heard it since joining their respective units, suddenly played through all the loudspeakers in the camp. For a moment, the many retired veterans who had just saluted with tears in their eyes now had tears streaming down uncontrollably. However, this was just the beginning. Next, as Wang Ye and his comrades took the stage to remove their insignias and receive their flowers, the soldiers, accompanied by the song, cried even more intensely. In front of Wang Ye, Wei Qinghai, who had been cheerful and even shared a laugh while eating dumplings this morning after a night of drinking and crying, was now hugging Wang Ye like a child, crying loudly. Wei Qinghai, perhaps he had thought that leaving the army would be a relief, and he could leave with a smile. But now, as the insignias and flowers were taken off, he understood what Zhou Qi and the others had said last year when the batch of veterans retired. For a soldier, the uniform is the skin, and the insignia and flowers are the bones¡­ At noon on this day, because they had just bid farewell to their comrades, everyone¡¯s emotions were still a bit low, and their appetites weren¡¯t great. However, the military is a magical place. Here, there¡¯s a remedy for healing. No matter what illness you have, a single dose of it can alleviate it effectively. ¡°Run, everyone start running! Those in the back, catch up quickly!¡± On a hill outside the camp, Wu Jianfeng stood by the road and shouted loudly. Yes, this was the military¡¯s remedy, the Armed Cross-Country Five Kilometers. One round wasn¡¯t enough; now after running out, they would have to run another five kilometers back. It was midday, and the men hadn¡¯t even had a satisfying lunch, so they were panting and exhausted as they ran. Of course, the effect was quite good. Running two rounds of mountainous cross country for a total of ten kilometers, after gasping for fresh air and getting extremely tired, it was indeed an effective treatment for the inner sadness. Darn it¡­ if I had known, I would have gone with Old Wei and the others¡­ Oh, my legs feel like they¡¯re going to break!¡± In the dormitory, Zhang Wen sat on a small stool and made a wry smile. Wang Ye looked over and said with a laugh, ¡°Do you want to call them? They probably haven¡¯t gone far, and you can ask them to wait for you!¡± ¡°Hehe!¡± Zuo Zicheng also chuckled, wiping the sweat from his forehead. ¡°Do you want me to pack your things for you?¡± ¡°Haha, forget it¡­ forget it, I¡¯m just one step away!¡± Wei Qinghai also smiled awkwardly. With one step, you couldn¡¯t retire. Even if he wanted to leave, he couldn¡¯t, unless he was in a special situation like Yan Zhiming. ¡°Hehe, you¡¯ll be two steps away soon!¡± Peng Yuhang added with a laugh. A ten-kilometer run had helped dispel some of the sadness, and now, thinking that he would soon become a ¡°two-stepper,¡± Wei Qinghai couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit excited inside. ¡°Yeah, it¡¯s about time. You guys will be ¡®two-steppers¡¯ too, it¡¯s happening so fast!¡± Wang Ye sighed. Upon hearing this, Peng Yuhang looked over, and his relaxed expression turned into a wry smile. ¡°Come on, Brother Wang, stop talking!¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, Brother Wang, you should shut up. We haven¡¯t even reached ¡®two-steppers¡¯ yet, but look at you, you¡¯ve been a ¡®one-dot-two¡¯ for a long time!¡± ¡°Hehe!¡± Wang Ye chuckled and didn¡¯t continue speaking. He didn¡¯t want to tease them. ¡°Wang Ye!¡± After resting in the dormitory for about ten minutes, suddenly, Wu Jianfeng¡¯s voice came from downstairs. ¡°Here! Wang Ye got up and replied, then immediately greeted the others and ran downstairs. ¡°Company Commander!¡± When Wang Ye came down, Wu Jianfeng had just arrived at the company office door. ¡°Come in!¡± Wu Jianfeng turned around and said. Afterwards, when Wang Ye followed him into the office, Wu Jianfeng handed him a folder. ¡°Starting today, you also need to adapt to your new role!¡± Wu Jianfeng said with a smile. Wang Ye was slightly bewildered. ¡°Why are you staring blankly? The new recruits will be here in a few days, and during these days, as the platoon leader of our Second Regiment¡¯s new recruits, you¡¯ll join several other first-time squad leaders to receive pre-training at the regiment headquarters!¡± This year, there was a difference in the role of the squad leaders for the new recruits. Technically, the veterans could handle it. However, nurturing new talent was an important task in the military. For example, this time, there were five first-time squad leaders, including Wang Ye. ¡°Huh? Company Commander, why are there only four squads?¡± Wang Ye suddenly looked up as he opened the file Wu Jianfeng had given him. This file contained the list of new recruits, even though they hadn¡¯t arrived yet, their classes had been organized. In the file Wang Ye was holding, there was information about the entire Second platoon of new recruits, including their photos. Wu Jianfeng took a drag from his cigarette and smiled as he replied, ¡°Thanks to your outstanding performance last year, the regimental commander applied for more recruits, and since the division headquarters considered that our regiment produced someone like you, they were happy to grant us an additional platoon¡¯s quota. However, the regiment wasn¡¯t prepared to set up an entire new platoon, so according to the original plan, one platoon leader for each of our three regiments. But when it comes to squads, each platoon will have four!¡± ¡°Alright!¡± Wang Ye really didn¡¯t expect that this would be related to him. However, it wasn¡¯t a bad thing either. ¡°Okay, the other two new recruit squad leaders have names on their lists. Later, you¡¯ll go and deliver the information about the new recruits in their squads to them. Also, about Zhou Qi¡¯s information, you hold onto it for now, and when he comes back, you can give it to him!¡± Wu Jianfeng gave his orders again. For the Second Regiment, the allocation of the squad leader positions for the four new recruit squads had already been decided. Two for the Fourth Company and one each for the fifth and sixth Companies. Among the two for the Fourth Company, besides Wang Ye, there was Zhou Qi, the one Wu Jianfeng had mentioned earlier, who was now Wang Ye¡¯s squad leader. In Wu Jianfeng¡¯s words, last year Zhou Qi was influenced by Deng Hai, and even though he managed to continue into the second phase this year thanks to Wang Ye¡¯s help in dispelling that negative influence, there was still a stain on his record. So Wu Jianfeng was giving him another chance. Liu Tao, from Dongguang¡­¡± Coming out of the company commander¡¯s office, Wang Ye held the folder and walked while jotting down all the information about the new recruits in his platoon. Being a proper platoon leader, this was something he had to do. In fact, during the past few days, Meng Wenbin had taken the time to instruct Wang Ye on how to be a qualified platoon leader. Although in terms of achievements and personal capabilities, Meng Wenbin couldn¡¯t match Wang Ye, he had been a platoon leader for a year and a half. His experience as a platoon leader was definitely stronger than that of Wang Ye, who was still a rookie without any practical experience in the role. Over the short distance, when Wang Ye arrived at the fifth Company, he had already memorized the information of all forty new recruits in his platoon thanks to his exceptional memory. ¡°Commander Wang!¡± At the entrance of the fifth Company, as Wang Ye walked over, the sentry on duty greeted him with a salute and said, ¡°Commander Wang.¡± Wang Ye was slightly taken aback, then chuckled, ¡°You calling me Commander¡¯ almost scared me. I thought there was a senior officer behind me!¡± Wang Ye smiled, and the sentry was also a Private First Class, in the same batch as Wang Ye. ¡°Hehe, I just called you that. After all, you¡¯re a platoon leader now, so it¡¯s not wrong to call you ¡®Commander¡¯!¡± ¡°No, please, just call me Wang Ye!¡± After chatting for a few moments with him, Wang Ye helped him call over the new recruit squad leader for the fifth Company. After providing the new recruit information to the squad leader, he then headed to the sixth Company.. Chapter 410 - Chapter 410: Wang Yes Shocking Move Chapter 410: Wang Ye¡¯s Shocking Move Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Swish, swish-¡± In the electronic classroom of the new recruit platoon, Wang Ye and four other experienced soldiers, who were about to become platoon leaders for the first time, were busy writing. The exam. Today was already the third day. After a brief training, there was only one final task remaining. The exam. Pass the exam to lead the troops; fail¡­ Well, if you can¡¯t even pass this, then there¡¯s no point in becoming a backbone. You might as well continue being an ordinary soldier. After all, the exam wasn¡¯t that difficult; it was just about scenarios that the new recruits might encounter, and you had to write down your approach based on the training content of the past three days. ¡°Qian Dongfang, eighty-nine points!¡± ¡°Wang Ye, ninety points!¡± ¡°Zhang Tian, ninety-three points!¡± The exam ended, and the results were announced on the spot. No one scored a perfect hundred, and even Wang Ye wasn¡¯t in first place. The corporal from the Eighth Company, who came from the first batch, achieved an impressive score of ninety-eight points. Of course, Wang Ye didn¡¯t react much to these results. This type of exam was open-ended, and everyone had different answers. In such cases, to achieve a high score, it depended more on how well your answers aligned with the perspective of the person grading your paper. Clearly, the corporal from the Eighth Company had won over the grader¡¯s favor, while Wang Ye and the others were slightly behind. However, it wasn¡¯t a big deal; scoring eighty points in this assessment was considered a pass. But next, the papers were redistributed, and the training officer from the regimental staff led another hour-long session. He explained the points deducted based on everyone¡¯s answers and conveyed his expectations. Well¡­ Wang Ye pretended to listen attentively on the surface, but inside, he was rolling his eyes. What a load of nonsense. Take, for instance, the question where he lost five points ¨C he wasn¡¯t going to change that. Or helping the new recruits wash their feet. Absurd. Just fetching water was being too considerate. It was the modern era, for crying out loud, the age of the internet. Wang Ye believed that even the new recruits weren¡¯t completely ignorant about military life. lie had his own ideas. And his ideas certainly wouldn¡¯t change just because of the personal preferences of one training officer, even if he claimed it was tradition and explained why it needed to be done that way. But when it came to helping them wash their feet, Wang Ye leaned towards finding alternative methods. ¡°This training concludes here, and I appreciate everyone¡¯s cooperation over these past few days!¡± *Applause* Wang Ye and the other four soldiers clapped. As they watched the training officer leave, Wang Ye stood up. ¡°All right, it¡¯s getting late. Let¡¯s go have lunch. Afterward, we¡¯ll take a rest, and in the afternoon, we¡¯ll prepare to receive the new recruits!¡± Among the five of them, he was the only officer and the only platoon leader, so during this training period, they all reported to Wang Ye. ¡°Yes, sir!¡± The other four responded in unison. They walked out of the electronic classroom and headed to their respective platoons. In the new recruit platoon, the new recruits hadn¡¯t arrived yet, but the new recruit platoon leaders who had undergone training had already moved in. As Wang Ye descended to the second floor, he walked straight into the dormitory with the number ¡°205¡± on the door. Yes, he was back in Class Five. At the beginning of the year, he had left this dormitory as a new recruit, and now he had returned as a platoon leader and a platoon sergeant. ¡°Wang Platoon Leader, the¡­ um¡­¡± Around 1:50 in the afternoon, one of the new recruit platoon leaders undergoing training walked up to the door of Class Five¡¯s dormitory. He had just wanted to inform Wang Ye that the vehicle for receiving the new recruits was on its way, but in the next moment, he froze. Staring at Wang Ye, he looked as if he had been struck by lightning. Wang Ye turned to face him with a smile. ¡°What¡¯s with that expression?¡± Zhang Tian snapped out of his daze, and the next moment, he dryly said to Wang Ye, ¡°Wang¡­ Wang Platoon Leader, why¡­ why three?¡± He pointed at the upper-left chest area of Wang Ye¡¯s uniform. In reality, he had many things he wanted to say right now, but he chose to voice the most straightforward question. That was because on Wang Ye¡¯s left chest, there were three rows of three medals lined up side by side. The top row had three second-class medals. The second row had three third-class medals. The bottom row had two commendation medals and one outstanding trainee medal. These were just recently awarded to Wang Ye. It was also the first time Wang Ye had taken out all of his medals and pinned them to his uniform. How would he lead the new recruits? Wang Ye had actually been pondering this question for several days. As the only officer among the platoon and squad leaders this time, Wang Ye was destined to attract attention from the new recruits. In this situation, Wang Ye thought for a moment and decided to take a bold approach. Give them a bigger shock, so these new recruits who had just arrived from the outside wouldn¡¯t get too comfortable with him. Simply dominate them from the start. Of course, judging by Zhang Tian¡¯s expression right now, it was evident that he had been stunned by Wang Ye¡¯s row of medals even before the new recruits had a chance to react. Now, as he saw Zhang Tian pointing at the position of his second-class medals, Wang Ye gave a mysterious smile. ¡°It¡¯s a secret!¡± Outside, people had always thought he had only two second-class medals. As for what happened with Deng I lai, that was indeed a secret. However, the incident needed to be kept confidential, but the medals didn¡¯t. He could wear them as long as he didn¡¯t reveal how he earned that particular medal. After all, faking a medal like that was impossible. Zhang Tian took a deep breath. ¡°Wang Platoon Leader, are you¡­ going to receive the new recruits like this?¡± Looking at the rows of medals on Wang Ye¡¯s chest, Zhang Tian felt a bit dazzled, but he couldn¡¯t help but take a few more glances. At this moment, he was truly taken aback. Even though they were all in the same regiment, and everyone was aware of Wang Ye¡¯s achievements to some extent, they had never seen him display them like this. But now, he saw it. The years of service medal, the insignia of second lieutenant, and the multitude of medals nearly covering his left chest. It was a bit overwhelming to look at. Wang Ye smiled and said, ¡°Yes, I plan to give the new recruits in my platoon a little shock!¡± ¡°Heh, it¡¯s indeed quite shocking¡­¡± Zhang Tian chuckled dryly. Shocking? No kidding. Not only would the new recruits be shocked, but even these seasoned soldiers would be left dumbfounded. In fact, they were. When Wang Ye walked out of the dormitory in this attire, the other new recruit platoon leaders who saw him were equally stunned on the spot. And it wasn¡¯t just them. Even the veteran platoon leaders who had just arrived and didn¡¯t need training, as well as some veterans who had come to assist and were preparing to welcome the new recruits, were equally flabbergasted when they saw Wang Ye. The impact of all those medals on his uniform was truly immense! ¡°Hoo- Wang Ye, you¡­¡± The platoon leader of the new recruit company, who was also the deputy platoon leader of the Criminal Investigation company, regained his composure and couldn¡¯t help but address Wang Ye. ¡°Heh heh!¡± Wang Ye smiled and replied, ¡°Isn¡¯t today¡¯s occasion quite important? It¡¯s my first time leading new recruits, and 1 feel like I should be more dignified. What do you think, Company Commander? Do you think it¡¯s not suitable?¡± He was also a second lieutenant, with the same rank as Wang Ye. Of course, their military experience was worlds apart. This company Commander had ten years of service. He had enlisted in the military three years after completing high school, entered a military academy after four years, graduated after four more years, returned to the army, served as a platoon leader for two years, and then as a deputy platoon leader for one year. His military career was quite extensive. But now, as he looked at Wang Ye, he couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit overwhelmed. His mouth felt bitter, even though he hadn¡¯t eaten anything. No, it¡¯s very suitable!¡± Jiang Huai replied dryly. After saying that, he took a deep breath once more. Turning around, he called out to the soldiers in his platoon who were still staring at Wang Ye, ¡°Alright, everyone, get ready!¡± He was the deputy platoon leader of the Criminal Investigation company, but this year, he was serving as the platoon leader for the new recruits. Therefore, the welcoming team for the new recruits was naturally drawn from the Criminal Investigation company. Hmm¡­ he had pulled in most of the soldiers from the Security Platoon. All of them were tall, standing at over six feet. Currently, they were carrying some banners and even some drums and other instruments. Upon hearing Jiang Huai¡¯s words, they immediately dispersed. However, even after they left, Wang Ye could still feel their lingering gazes on him. To be honest, he felt a little uneasy being watched like this. It was his first time being this high-profile. But Wang Ye kept a straight face and didn¡¯t pay them any further attention. At this moment, Jiang Huai turned to look at Wang Ye once again. His gaze passed over Wang Ye¡¯s chest, and he couldn¡¯t help a twitch at the corner of his mouth. Then he quickly addressed the people around him, ¡°Let¡¯s get on the trucks and prepare to receive the new recruits!¡± The people around him were the platoon leaders from various companies. Not only Wang Ye and the other five undergoing training, but also the platoon leaders from other companies who had come along in the trucks. There were five trucks in total, and as a platoon leader, Wang Ye naturally had a seat in one of them. However, sitting in the front passenger seat at this moment was a bit awl