Soldiers Assault: Starting from the 7th Steel Company

Chapter 32 Hearing "Cleavers" for the First Time

"Isn't it always the squad leader who goes to the military shooting competition?"

Chen Jiang was a little puzzled. As the squad leader of the third squad, it could be said that he alone taught the entire squad the night shooting techniques. Among them, Chen Jiang and Xu Sanduo were undoubtedly the best in this area, but Shi Jin had always represented the 702nd Regiment before.

"Third Squad Leader has always been outstanding, but in recent months, you and Xu Sanduo's achievements are obvious to all. The most crucial point is that you need this opportunity!"

Hong Xingguo explained seriously.

"You are going there on behalf of the 702nd Regiment this time. The burden on your shoulders is not light. This is a military-wide competition with many experts. Don't let me down at the critical moment!" Gao Cheng pointed out the difference of this competition. In the past, Shi Jin had gone to compete in the division, but this time it was the entire 84th Army. You can imagine how difficult it is.

"Well, remember, it's best to get in the top three. That way you can get a second-class merit. Otherwise, it will be more difficult for you to get promoted later."

Hong Xingguo didn't even say he was dead, which shows that Gao Cheng's father is really extraordinary.

"Don't worry, Company Commander, Instructor. Since I'm not going there alone, I'd better not go at all. If I go, I'd better come back with first place. Otherwise, how can I be worthy of the cultivation of the two leaders?" Chen Jiang laughed.

"You are young, but you are so arrogant. Do you think that is a competition for the 702nd Regiment? Do you know how many top students there are in the entire 84th Army? Getting third place is already impressive. Anyway, no one in our 702nd Regiment has ever won an army-level honor." Gao Cheng poured cold water on the soldiers. Although he also liked crazy soldiers, they couldn't be too crazy, right?

Of course, if he knew that Chen Jiang had been holding back in his recent shooting, he would probably have beaten the guy to a pulp on the spot.

When I came out of the company headquarters and returned to the dormitory, I saw Shi Jin coming to greet me with a smile.

He and Wu Liuyi both knew what Chen Jiang was going to do and the specific content of the conversation. Gao Cheng had asked for his opinion, and Shi Jin thought exactly the same as him. After all, he had participated in the competition before, but always returned empty-handed.

Those top talents in the army are really too abnormal.

It would be better to give the newcomer a chance this time. Besides, Chen Jiang's shooting skills have improved rapidly. Even Xu Sanduo, whom he taught, is slightly inferior (Shi Jin doesn't know that Chen Jiang held back).

"Is it settled?"

"Well, thank you, squad leader!" Chen Jiang obviously had something in mind.

Shi Jin just smiled. He has always been like this, very kind.

"Now that you're back and the whole class is gathered, let's hold a class meeting to select the outstanding individuals of this quarter. This will also be a list of candidates recommended to the company for the outstanding individuals."

Although everyone's eyes were filled with desire when they heard this, they couldn't help but feel discouraged after thinking about it carefully.

Although this honor is not too great, it is also a reference for evaluating individuals for the third-class merit at the end of the year. The regiment has indicators for third-class merit every year. Although they are rare, they are of great help in finding a job after retirement.

But the competition in Class 3 is very fierce, and the advanced individual title is usually given to top students like Wu Liuyi.

Now with the rise of Xu Sanduo and Chen Jiang, this honor is becoming increasingly difficult to obtain.

When everyone had taken their seats, Shi Jin began to speak:
"Thanks to everyone's joint efforts, our class has made great progress in its performance this quarter and has regained first place in the company."

Everyone was in high spirits, and Xu Sanduo clapped his hands even harder.

Shi Jin pressed his hands down and continued,

"Based on this quarter's overall individual performance, Chen Jiang ranks first, Xu Sanduo ranks second, and Wu Liuyi ranks third. Therefore, I suggest Chen Jiang be awarded the Advanced Individual title."

Shi Jin's words are very pertinent. This result is a head-on comparison. If you are not convinced, you can compare it with others.

Sure enough, as soon as he finished speaking, Wu Liuyi and Xu Sanduo took the lead in applauding, saying, "Good!" Naturally, the others also applauded.
According to past practice, this would mean that the entire class had passed.

"Report to the squad leader!"

Suddenly Chen Jiang stood up,

Shi Jin thought he was going to give a speech to express his gratitude for the award, so he smiled and let him speak.

"Squad leader, this award for outstanding individual doesn't necessarily have to be based on performance. Class 3 is a whole. If any one person falls behind, the class's honor will be lost. Therefore, I suggest that this award be given to Xu Sanduo, the one who works the hardest!"

Everyone was confused for a moment. Who would voluntarily give up the honor?

Especially Xu Sanduo, under the focus of everyone's eyes, felt quite uneasy.
"I'm not good enough, I'm not working hard enough, this advanced individual title should go to squad leader Wu, you don't know how hard he works, really, his waist is..."

"Sanduo, if you can't speak, just say less. No one thinks you are a mute." Wu Liuyi knew that Xu Sanduo was going to talk about how he had rubbed the skin on his waist while running cross-country this afternoon, so he quickly interrupted him.

"I'm working hard, aren't you guys working hard too? And I've really realized that I can't compete with you two. But let's be honest, if I were to judge, I would give it to the squad leader. He's been so worried about us, and he gave us the spot before. This time, I'm going to keep one for himself no matter what!"

Wu Liuyi is only a second-term non-commissioned officer, and it is relatively easy for him to be promoted from the second term to the third term. However, it is very difficult for Shi Jin, a third-term non-commissioned officer, to be promoted to the fourth term. One more honor means one more hope, and he really doesn't want Shi Jin to leave.

Chen Jiang also understood Wu Liuyi's thoughts. This strong man always showed his strongest side to others, and his vulnerable side was his forbidden zone.

"Well, I agree with Vice Squad Leader Wu's suggestion. Squad Leader truly deserves the title!"

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Shi Jin's military skill level may not be the highest in the class, but his prestige is definitely the highest. All the soldiers support him very much because he really takes care of these brothers like an older brother.

Although Shi Jin repeatedly refused, he could not resist everyone's unanimous request, and finally nodded in agreement with tears in his eyes.

After the class meeting, Shi Jin and Wu Liuyi called Chen Jiang to the open space outside to chat.
Wu Liuyi took the cigarette that Shi Jin prepared for him and smoked it with relish. Unfortunately, neither Chen Jiang nor Shi Jin smoked, so he felt a little lonely smoking alone.

"Chen Jiang, this time when we go to the military competition, you must win honor for our Third Squad and our Seventh Steel Company! I participated in it before, and my best result was only fifth place. You must strive to be in the top three!"

Shi Jin still feels resentful when he mentions the previous competition.

"Sergeant, what is the name of the soldier with the best shooting skills in the group army?" Chen Jiang asked.

"I don't know his name." Shi Jin shook his head.

"Which unit is that from?"

"I don't know either." Shi Jin was a little embarrassed. He was beaten to a pulp and didn't even know the opponent's number. It was really embarrassing.

Wu Liuyi quickly explained, "Some of their units, to maintain confidentiality, only have contestants write in code names. I heard from the squad leader that the person's name seemed to be 'Cleavers'."

(End of this chapter)