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—a 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..