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—heightened 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.