Everyone in First Platoon, continue folding your quilts.
Wang Hai didn't leave; instead, he continued, "Everyone, stop what you're doing for a moment. Besides bringing you the Mobile Red Flag, I also need to specifically commend Comrade Lin Hui from your First Platoon."
Lin Hui's heart sank, his forehead covered in black lines. Just as he feared, here it comes!
"In the first week of new recruit training, his scores in various areas were among the best in the entire New Recruit Company. I hope everyone will follow his example!"
Xu Da was grinning so wide his mouth wouldn't close.
Praising Lin Hui was praising First Platoon, and this was also his honor.
This kid is really bringing me glory.
"Big Brother, it has to be you!" Chen Erhu said excitedly, "You're my idol. From now on, I won't think about anything else, I'll just follow your example!"
The others applauded and showed envious looks, only Wang Yong had a grim expression.
He thought angrily: Why can this conceited guy get praised?
Anything he can do, I can do too!
Lin Hui inwardly groaned: Instructor, please stop praising me. I just want to quietly be a salted fish! Isn't this just making enemies for me?
"No, I must change my plan, otherwise how can I get by?"
Lin Hui made up his mind. Starting tomorrow, he must completely change his approach.
After dinner.
Xu Da was called to the Company Commander's office.
"Company Commander, you were looking for me?"
Zhang Jiantao smiled and said, "Not bad, Xu Da. I've heard about it. You guys got a Mobile Red Flag back in just the first week?"
Xu Da chuckled, "It's mainly those kids who are doing well."
"Stop that. They're all new recruits. If you hadn't taught them well, what would they know?"
Zhang Jiantao took a sip of tea and said, "It seems like transferring you to lead the new recruits this time was indeed a good choice. Even the Regiment Commander praised you, saying you're really good material and it would be a waste for you to retire."
Xu Da was extremely excited.
The Regiment Commander's words were like a reassurance.
It seems the promotion is definitely set in stone.
Zhang Jiantao continued, "The assessment for the first month of new recruit training is coming up soon. I'm giving you a heads-up; make sure to perform well in the assessment."
"As long as you perform outstandingly, I can submit that report for you in advance."
Xu Da was so happy his eyebrows shot up: "Thank you, Company Commander. Our First Platoon will definitely perform well. If we can get first place, we absolutely won't settle for second!"
He never dreamed that the promotion plan could get on track so early.
He originally thought he'd have to wait until the New Recruit Company ended, but now it seems completely unnecessary.
This kid Lin Hui is doing too well; he's completely my lucky star!
Zhang Jiantao hesitated and said, "There's something else, about that Soldier I mentioned to you before..."
"Are you talking about Lin Hui?"
"Yes, it's that kid."
Zhang Jiantao said seriously, "I initially thought this kid was useless, someone who couldn't be helped, but I misjudged him."
"If you want to lead First Platoon well and achieve results, you must first focus on him. This guy is a good seedling!"
Through this period of observation, he also discovered.
Although Lin Hui got in through the back door, he doesn't have any of the spoiled bad habits of city people.
Not only does he unite the Recruits in the Platoon, but he also plays a very good leadership role.
It is because of him that First Platoon was able to surpass and lead other Platoons in all aspects in just a few days.
This is definitely a good sign!
As long as this momentum can be maintained, it's only a matter of time before First Platoon achieves results and receives commendations.
For those who got in through the back door like him, even a dozen wouldn't be too many!
Xu Da nodded solemnly: "Don't worry, Company Commander. I've also noticed that kid; he's indeed a good Soldier seedling."
"I'll find a way to make him lead the whole Platoon forward, guaranteeing that we'll get first place in the New Recruit Company!"
"Good, I'll await your good news."
Xu Da left the Company Commander's office.
He was in a great mood on the way back.
As for how to maximize Lin Hui's effectiveness and make him lead the entire Platoon forward, Xu Da already had an idea in mind.
At 7:30, the news broadcast ended.
"Let's have a platoon meeting."
Xu Da gathered everyone together.
Lin Hui saw this guy staring at him with a smile, looking ill-intentioned, and his heart suddenly sank.
Something's not right!
This guy usually has a bitter, resentful expression, as if someone owes him a million yuan.
His smile is so bright today, there must be something going on!
"Lin Hui."
"Here."
Lin Hui quickly stepped forward.
Xu Da pointed at the others and said sternly, "Look carefully, you all came to be Soldiers together, so why is there such a big difference?"
"Let's not talk about anything else, just take folding quilts. Wang Yong, look at what you've folded."
"It's lumpy, like a big loaf of bread. Now look at Lin Hui next to you. How can you be so shameless? If it were me, I wouldn't be able to sleep!"
Damn!
Wang Yong cursed in his heart, his face instantly becoming extremely ugly.
He knew his quilt wasn't folded very well, but it wasn't terrible either.
With so many people in the Platoon, he didn't care who the Squad Leader compared him to, but only Lin Hui was unacceptable.
Isn't this guy just relying on the fact that someone in his family was a Soldier and he knows a little more?
If they were on the same starting line, he would definitely be better than him!
Noticing a chilling gaze fixed on him, Lin Hui immediately turned his head.
Oh my god, it's Wang Yong, that traitor, again!
Those words were said by the Squad Leader, not me. Why are you staring at me? Stare at him! I didn't provoke you.
Xu Da saw it and a subtle smile curled up at the corner of his mouth: "From today onwards, every one of you will look up to Lin Hui and take him as your example."
"Do whatever he does."
"Yes!"
The others had no objections; after all, Lin Hui did know a lot.
In just one week, he not only got the Mobile Red Flag but also helped everyone avoid punishment.
Listening to him is also fine.
Chen Erhu chuckled foolishly: "Big Brother, teach me more if I don't understand. I'm slow-witted and learn things slowly."
Lin Hui smiled on the surface: "Alright, no problem."
But in his heart, he was already groaning.
Because he finally understood what Xu Da wanted to do. This guy wanted to set him up as an example to motivate others to move forward.
He hadn't even changed his strategy yet, and this guy had already made a move.
My poor heart!
Especially seeing Wang Yong's look like he wanted to eat someone, it was clear this kid was already getting worked up!
Xu Da said sternly, "In not too long, it will be the assessment for the first month of new recruit training. In order for our Platoon to get good results..."
"So I've decided, starting tomorrow, all rest time during training will be canceled. Only those who rank first in results are eligible to rest."
"The rest of you will all do push-ups or run."
Everyone's faces immediately fell, and they complained.
"No way, Squad Leader, this is too inhumane."
"Even animals get to rest."
Xu Da said coldly, "What are you shouting about? If you can't endure hardship, why join the army? Since you've entered the military, you must obey arrangements and follow commands!"
"If you don't work hard, how can you defend your home and country?"
"It's decided, dismiss!"
After saying that, Xu Da turned and left.
As he left, he gave Lin Hui a meaningful look.
Lin Hui was completely annoyed: Damn it, for your honor, you're using me as a gun?
If I let you succeed like this, I'll write my name 'Lin Hui' backwards!
Thinking this, his eyes darted, and he immediately gathered everyone together: "Everyone, come over, I have something important to tell you."
"What is it?"
Everyone immediately gathered around curiously.
Wang Yong stood still, but his ears unconsciously perked up: You kid, what tricks are you playing now?
Lin Hui said loudly, "Listen to me, during training tomorrow, we can't be as high-profile as before. We must be as low-key as possible."
Chen Erhu scratched his head: "Why?"
Lin Hui rolled his eyes: "Didn't you hear what the Squad Leader just said? Except for the first place, everyone else has to continue training. Who can stand that?"
"So, as long as we maintain a uniform level, and everyone is the same, won't the Squad Leader have no choice?"
"Oh, why didn't I think of that!"
Chen Erhu slapped his head and chuckled foolishly: "It still has to be you; your brain is just better than ours."
The others also nodded, feeling that Lin Hui made sense.
There are ten people in a Platoon, and only one can rest, while the other nine will be punished no matter what.
To avoid being punished, it's better to just unify their pace.
As long as there is no first place, then everyone is first place!
"You're right, I'll listen to you!" Ma Xiaoshan stated.
The others also nodded: "The Squad Leader told us to learn from you, so listening to you must be right."
Wang Yong sneered, completely disregarding Lin Hui's words.
"Brother."
Lin Hui quickly pulled Wang Yong aside.
"Who the hell is your Brother? Get lost."
Wang Yong slapped his hand away and said coldly.
"Revolutionary Comrades are Brothers," Lin Hui smiled at this traitor: "Comrade Wang Yong, you must remember about tomorrow's training, you must be low-key, absolutely do not stand out."
"Just like before, do what I do, and stay roughly the same as me."
"Why? Why should I listen to what you say? Are you the Squad Leader?"
Wang Yong said defiantly.
Lin Hui said seriously, "The military is a collective, and besides, the Squad Leader just said to follow my example. Are you not even listening to the Squad Leader's words? Do you still want to bring honor to the Platoon?"
Wang Yong sneered, agreeing perfunctorily: "Alright, I'll do as you say."
"Good, I'm relieved to hear that."
Lin Hui nodded, but he always felt that Wang Yong's eyes were a bit off, as if he was planning something...