allonlinenovel Chapter 238 Enlistment!
Chapter 238 Enlistment!
"go away!"
Zhou Xiaobai pinched her beloved's soft waist hard, holding back this time, because she knew that the next time she could pinch him would be at least three years later. Her eyes were red.
"Take good care of yourself, and think of me all the time."
"Okay, I'm getting on the bus!"
He picked up his backpack from the ground, turned around, and boarded the train. After a while, the engine roared, thick smoke billowed, and the train slowly started moving. Zhong Yuemin waved goodbye to Xiaobai, his Uncle Ma, Brother Li (Li Dan), Zheng Tong, Jianguo, and others on the platform outside the train window. The train gradually moved away, and the figures of his lover, relatives, and friends became more and more blurred until they disappeared from sight.
The next stage of my life has begun: military service.
The unit he's going to this time is Army C, an elite unit. He's in the same unit as Zhang Haiyang and Xiao Ningwei, who enlisted last year. If the historical timeline is correct, he'll meet the two of them soon. Basic recruit training lasted three months, basically consisting of various drills every day.
Drill training, including basic movements such as standing at attention, at ease, turning while marching, and marching in step/goose-stepping/running, as well as meticulous housekeeping with millimeter-level precision (such as folding blankets and arranging items), cultivates attention to detail and discipline.
There's also physical training: 3km/5km runs, push-ups, pull-ups, sit-ups, cross-country runs with armor, and emergency drills in the middle of the night, including a 10km weighted run. For most new recruits, this is quite a challenge; many cry in their blankets at night.
However, for him, these exercises were merely warm-up. Since he began training with his master, he would enter the spatial dimension every morning to practice stake training and lift stone weights. His physique was strong and his endurance astonishing, leaving even veteran soldiers in awe.
These days, there's a so-called tradition in the military: new recruits get bullied by veterans. Sometimes, when the new recruits are doing drills, push-ups, or hand-to-hand combat, some veterans will stand by and make sarcastic remarks, pointing and whispering. They feel uncomfortable if they don't ridicule and mock them a few times.
"Hey, that punch was so weak, did you not eat or something? You're like a woman, but I think women have more strength than you!"
"Did you have diarrhea and feel weak last night?"
"Hahaha……"
The new recruits remained silent, furious as they were, but dared not lay a hand on the veterans. These veterans were indeed skilled; their physical strength, endurance, and fighting techniques far surpassed those of the greenhorns.
Zhong Yuemin didn't stand on ceremony. He stepped forward, put on a half-finger combat glove, and said to the veterans:
"Stop whining like those old women from the countryside. If you're so capable, come up here and have a contest."
An old soldier quipped:
"Heh, you're pretty arrogant, you new recruit. A contest is fine, but don't cry and run to the instructor if you lose. I really wouldn't dare."
"Hahaha……"
"I'll leave those words to you. Be a man. If you don't dare, then forget it. What kind of skill is it to just talk the talk? Come on, I'll give you a handicap."
"You're really arrogant! Just wait and see how I teach you a lesson today!"
The veteran put on his gloves, and the two faced off. The green recruit and the veteran quickly formed two camps, cheering on their comrades, clearly divided.
"Yuemin, teach him a lesson, and make these veterans look down on us!"
After spending two months together, I've come to understand Zhong Yuemin's capabilities to some extent.
"Old Fang, don't hold back! These greenhorns are too arrogant. We need to teach them how to respect people. Go!"
The old soldier stood with his hands behind his back, looking like a peerless master, completely disregarding everyone else.
"Kid, don't say I'm bullying you. I'll let you make the first move. Come on..."
Zhong Yuemin didn't hold back. He lunged forward and punched the man in the face. The veteran only saw a blur before his eyes, followed by a sharp gust of wind. When he realized what was happening, his opponent was already in front of him, his right fist pressed against his nose.
Zhong Yuemin said lightly:
"Old soldier, did you not get enough rest last night? Your reaction is so slow. If I were to throw this punch, you'd be in for a world of hurt."
"you……"
The veteran was startled and took three steps back to keep his distance. This kid seemed to have some skills; how did he just make that move? He hadn't even seen it clearly.
"Kid, you've got some guts. Take this punch!"
Zhong Yuemin took the blow head-on, right fist to right fist, "Bang!" He was fine, but the veteran stumbled back several steps, collapsing to the ground. His right hand, though wearing a boxing glove, was still throbbing with excruciating pain, like it was broken. It felt like he'd punched a steel plate; he even wondered if the rookie had a steel plate hidden in his glove.
"Old comrade, shall we continue?"
The veteran knew he was no match for them, but he was now in a difficult situation. With so many people watching, he got up from the ground, gritting his teeth.
"beat!"
He continued charging forward to fight, "Bang, bang..."
Those watching from the veterans' side were horrified to discover that this greenhorn had used only his right hand the entire time, with his left hand behind his back—he had indeed given up one hand.
The most terrifying thing is that even like this, he steadily suppressed the veteran, looking so calm and collected, as if he hadn't exerted any effort at all.
"Boom!" Another punch landed, and the veteran collapsed to the ground again, drenched in sweat, his right hand trembling, panting heavily, unable to get up.
Zhong Yuemin repeated his previous statement, his breathing steady.
"Still fighting?"
Two veterans came over and helped him up; one of the veterans was the leader.
"A new recruit should be forgiven when possible. I admit you have some ability, but don't be too arrogant. We enlisted a few years earlier than you, shouldn't we show some respect?"
"Respect is mutual!"
Zhong Yuemin said:
“If someone treats me with respect, I will treat them with even greater respect. You veterans keep using your status to pressure us, mocking and ridiculing us. Did you ever think about respecting people back then? If you're not convinced, then come at me together and let's see who's the real deal. Don't just talk the talk and engage in verbal battles.”
"You new recruit, you're way too arrogant. Everyone put on your gloves and let's see if you really have three heads and six arms."
Three or four veterans put on gloves and attacked together.
Zhong Yuemin wasn't arrogant enough to fight with one hand; he charged forward with both fists clenched. Shouts erupted and dust billowed, turning the field into a battlefield. When the dust settled, everyone saw that the three or four veterans had collapsed to the ground, while Zhong Yuemin remained standing as straight as a pine tree.
One should be lenient when possible. He took off his gloves, went over, and helped the men up.
"Is everything okay?"
An old soldier grinned.
"Your name is Zhong Yuemin, right? We're all impressed. You're really capable. We were indeed a bit harsh with our words before, sorry."
After the veterans left, the new recruits swarmed around Zhong Yuemin, tossing him high into the air and cheering.
"Yuemin, you're awesome."
In the distance, the company commanders of the first, second, and third companies all stopped to watch. The company commander of the first company said:
"You two, don't argue with me. This is Zhong Yuemin, a new recruit. I'm going to take him. I'll fight anyone who tries to take him from me."