Courtyard House: My Time Travel is a Bit Too Strong

Jiang Xiaoyu led his team to the final stage. After training, he, Lu Yan, and Zhang Chong had significantly improved their strength; with the help of Xiang Yu, the Beast Camp's War God, the four of them cooperated seamlessly and acted decisively, successfully setting up the demolition point and winning second place in the team competition at this year's Mars International Reconnaissance Competition.

Five days later, the award ceremony was held at the Marseille base.

"Third place, Team Three."

Jack and three teammates went on stage to receive the award.

"Second place, Team Nine."

Jiang Xiaoyu, Xiang Yu, Lu Yan, and Zhang Chong went up on stage side by side to receive the gleaming silver medals.

"First place, Team One."

Lin Quan, Balang, Zhao Ziwu, and Lei Ting lined up and solemnly accepted the championship trophy.

A moment later, the host called out the name again... Lin Quan stepped forward alone and picked up "Mars Warrior General".

The flight home took off, and everyone was eager to return.

Back at the amphibious reconnaissance battalion camp, Lin Quan pondered for several days before taking the initiative to knock on the office doors of Wu Gang and Long Baichuan.

"You want to pursue the sergeant route?" Wu Gang raised an eyebrow, his tone tinged with surprise.

His superiors are drafting a document to promote him to captain... He has received one first-class merit, two second-class merits, one third-class merit, plus a second-class merit from Marseille, accumulating four merits in total, and the promotion process is basically complete.

"I want to be a first-class sergeant major." Lin Quan's voice was not loud, but every word was clear.

"How many veterans are there in the whole brigade? How many first-class sergeants?" Wu Gang asked rhetorically.

"I want to give it a try." Lin Quan didn't explain much, but said this in a steady and powerful voice.

Long Baichuan nodded: "You go back to the sea training ground and wait for orders. We'll discuss this matter."

"Yes!" Lin Quan raised his hand in salute, turned and went out, his leather shoes clicking crisply on the cement ground.

A month later, Xiang Yu, Balang, and Jiang Xiaoyu were awarded the rank of lieutenant.

Jiang Xiaoyu was appointed acting squadron leader of the Dragon Shark Squadron due to Mars' outstanding performance; Xiang Yu was appointed deputy squadron leader; Balang, Zhao Ziwu, and Lei Ting were appointed platoon leaders of the three platoons of the squadron respectively; Lu Yan and Zhang Chong were transferred to another squadron to serve as platoon leaders.

Lin Quan was promoted two ranks, from corporal to sergeant.

He sent the replica Warriors Trophy and the team championship trophy back to his hometown, while the originals remained in the team's hall of fame.

Having become a sergeant and with no new assignments for the time being, Lin Quan simply immersed himself in the sea training ground, spending every day there for extra practice.

The brigade decided to form a new type of assault team, and he took the lead in organizing and training it.

That morning, Shen Ge carried a thermos into the sea training ground and asked from afar, "Did you forget something?"

"I upset the boss a couple of days ago, I'll make it up to him in a couple of days," Lin Quan said, forcing a smile.

"Write it now, I'll take it back on the way." Shen Ge placed the thermos by the sandpit and stood with her arms crossed.

Lin Quan couldn't refuse, so he took out paper and pen, and wrote an application. Whether it was approved or not, he didn't care anymore.

Shen Ge glanced at the contents, her ears burning slightly, and turned to walk towards the camp office.

Wu Tie didn't even glance at it, picked up his pen to sign, and joked with a smile, "Captain Long, shouldn't your matter with Dr. Rongsheng be settled by now?"

Long Baichuan didn't reply. After a moment of silence, he slowly exhaled. Back then, Wu Tie was in love with Rong Sheng, and he was also moved; but in the end, he was the one who helped Wu Tie write letters and deliver love letters. Now, Wu Tie has been sacrificed for many years, the 303 submarine has long been found, he is still single, and Rong Sheng has never married...

"Thank you, both leaders!" Shen Ge said with a smile, then turned and left.

Not long after, Shen Ge reappeared at the sea training ground. Lin Quan wiped his sweat and looked up: "If we wait another three years to hold the wedding, we can get seven more days of leave to visit our family."

"Wait three years? I'm almost thirty." Shen Ge said bluntly, "You're a sergeant now, and according to regulations, you get thirty days of leave to visit your family. That should be enough."

Lin Quan took leave as instructed and went to see Shen Ge's parents.

Shen Cheng is a retired Marine Corps veteran, with a straight back and piercing eyes.

"You're going to marry him?" He stared at Lin Quan, his gaze sharp.

"Dad, Mom, the applications have all been approved..." Shen Ge said eagerly.

"Young man, how many years have you been in the army?"

"It hasn't even been two years."

"What is your current rank?"

"He voluntarily gave up his captain nomination and was promoted to sergeant first class," Shen Ge answered for him.

"Captain is not suitable, so sergeant?" Shen Cheng narrowed his eyes.

A captain's monthly salary is about 4,800, and a sergeant's actual salary is nearly 8,500... higher than many field officers.

Officers have guaranteed retirement benefits, but among non-commissioned officers, only the First Sergeant Major enjoys the same treatment.

Lin Quan had his sights set on this one line.

The path to becoming a first-class sergeant major is even harder than that of a general. But once you achieve it, your retirement benefits are comparable to those of a deputy division-level officer.

"Promoted to captain in less than two years?" Shen Cheng asked with a hint of doubt.

"He has been awarded the First-Class Merit Citation once, the Second-Class Merit Citation twice, and the Third-Class Merit Citation once; he led the team to first place in the Mars Grand Prix and also won the 'Warrior Award'." Shen Ge reported them one by one, his tone confident.

"Even if you really want to get married, you should have informed your family sooner," Shen Cheng said with a hint of reproach.

"Dad, Mom, I told you so!" Shen Ge was taken aback.

"I thought you were joking." Shen Cheng waved his hand, his tone softening.

A few days later, the two got their marriage certificate, held a wedding banquet, and then drove south to Chongqing.

After marriage, Lin Quan acquired an additional house and a car... Shen Cheng is the chairman of Dingxin Group, and Shen Ge is his only daughter.

He drove with Shen Ge in his car, heading towards Baoshan Town, which he hadn't visited in nearly two years. He gripped the steering wheel firmly, but his heart was pounding.

During his time at the sea training ground, he obtained a car driver's license, and later even got a helicopter license.

It's been almost two years since I last went home.

"Your hometown has beautiful mountains and clear waters, and the air is especially fresh," Shen Ge said with a smile, gazing at the fields rushing past the window.

"It's alright," Lin Quan replied, nodding.

"Ah Quan, when did you get back?"

"Just got home. This is Shen Ge, my wife."

On the way back to the village, I ran into several old acquaintances.

"Dad, Mom, Grandpa, Grandma, this is Shen Ge." Lin Quan led her over.

"Dad, Mom, Grandpa, Grandma," Shen Ge said in a clear and confident voice.

Lin Weijun, Zhong Yunxia, ​​Lin Jiacheng, and Zhao Xiulan were momentarily stunned, not quite reacting.

Lin Quan took out a red booklet from his bag: "Marriage certificate, please take a look."

"Are you really married?" Lin Weijun's throat tightened and his hands trembled slightly... He, as the father, hadn't heard a thing about his son getting his marriage certificate.

"I came back specifically to hold the banquet," Lin Quan replied with a smile.

"Good! Good!" Lin Weijun immediately relaxed his brows, looked Shen Ge up and down, and found her more and more pleasing to the eye: she stood up straight, spoke steadily, and had clear eyes; she was clearly a confident person.

"How did you two meet?" Zhong Yunxia asked as she ushered them into the house.

"We came from the same military unit," Lin Quan said simply. Shen Ge nodded slightly beside him, without saying anything more.

After choosing an auspicious day from the Chinese almanac, Lin Weijun and Zhong Yunxia each held a mobile phone and called their relatives one by one to inform them.

His son had only been in the army for a year and a half, but already had three stripes on his shoulder insignia; his daughter-in-law was a full captain, one rank higher than him... Lin Weijun felt warm inside, but didn't say much, though his eyes were always crinkling with emotion.

"Look, these are what I've saved up." Lin Quan spread the Fire Blue Dagger, several military medals, and merit certificates all over the Eight Immortals Table in the main room.

"You guys rest, I'm going to town to buy some groceries." Lin Weijun picked up the car keys.

"I'll make the trip," Lin Quan said, reaching out to take the money.

"You stay with Shen Ge," Lin Weijun waved his hand.