I enlisted four times! My former unit blacklisted me.

"Besides, I have a pretty easygoing personality and don't like to boss people around. Being a vice class monitor means having to manage this and that, which is exhausting."

"I'd rather stay in my dorm than worry about that."

Zhou Haibo scoffed, "So you don't want to work?"

"It's not that I don't want to work, it's that I don't want to be a leader."

Wu Hanfeng corrected, "It's better to leave leadership positions to people with leadership skills."

"For example, Zhao Yihang, he was influenced by his family from a young age and has leadership qualities."

"Take Qian Kun for example. Although he's still a bit green, he has great potential—"

"Brother Feng, stop talking!" Zhao Yihang exclaimed anxiously. "If you don't become the vice class monitor, I'll be the first to object! I don't want anyone else to be the vice class monitor!"

"Me too!" Qian Kun shouted, "If you don't take the job, this class is over!"

The other recruits joined in the commotion.

Zhou Haibo was getting a headache from the noise and was about to speak up to stop it when Wu Hanfeng suddenly sighed heavily and pressed his hands down to signal everyone to be quiet.

"Alright, alright, stop arguing."

The cell fell silent instantly.

Wu Hanfeng looked around, his expression changing from reluctance to helplessness.

"Since you're all so insistent, then I'll take the position of vice class monitor—"

He paused, then sighed, his tone remarkably like that of a crown prince forced to inherit the throne.

"I'll reluctantly take on the role."

"But let's get this straight, I was forced into this role, it wasn't my own choice. You all insisted that I take it."

Seeing his smug look of getting the benefit but acting innocent, Zhou Haibo was so angry that he almost couldn't help but draw his Seven Wolves sword!

She clearly dreams of being the vice class monitor, but she insists on acting like she's being forced to do it.

With acting skills like that, it's a waste that she's not an actress.

"Alright, it's settled then."

Zhou Haibo took a deep breath, suppressing the urge to punch Wu Hanfeng in the face. "Wu Hanfeng is the vice squad leader, everyone clap and cheer!"

"Wait a moment!"

The door to the jail cell was pushed open from the outside.

Chen Zhiyuan strode in.

"Good morning, Company Commander!" Everyone stood up and saluted in unison.

Chen Zhiyuan waved his hand, signaling everyone to sit down. His gaze swept across the class before finally settling on Wu Hanfeng.

"Company commander, you've come at the perfect time."

Zhou Haibo pointed at Wu Hanfeng, "We just elected the vice class monitor, and it was unanimously approved—"

"Let's put the deputy squad leader on hold for now."

Chen Zhiyuan interrupted him, saying, "The political commissar just called me; there's a new decision in the regiment."

The cell fell silent.

"After deliberation by the regimental headquarters, it has been decided that, effective immediately, Comrade Wu Hanfeng will serve as the squad leader of the first squad of the first company of new recruits."

"Comrade Zhou Haibo, the former squad leader, has been reassigned as the deputy squad leader."

After these words were spoken, the entire cell fell so quiet you could hear a pin drop!

Zhou Haibo was also dumbfounded.

"Company commander, what did you say? I'm the deputy squad leader? And he's the squad leader?"

How did I end up being elected as the vice class monitor?

"You heard me right. You're now the vice class monitor."

"No!" Zhou Haibo jumped to his feet. "I'm the squad leader, he's a new recruit! How can a new recruit be a squad leader? That's against regulations!"

"Rules are rules, but people are flexible." Chen Zhiyuan patted him on the shoulder. "This is the troupe's decision. It's not something we're discussing with you; it's just a notification."

Zhou Haibo turned to look at Wu Hanfeng.

Wu Hanfeng was also looking at him, with the same puzzled expression.

Zhou Haibo knew there must be a reason why the regiment appointed Wu Hanfeng as squad leader, so he immediately approached Chen Zhiyuan and whispered:

"Old Chen, I'm not upset, I'm just worried. Letting Old Wu, a seasoned veteran who's been in the army four times, be a squad leader is like handing a pack of wolves over to a husky, isn't it?"

"Who are you calling a husky?" Wu Hanfeng immediately became displeased.

"Shut up!" Zhou Haibo and Chen Zhiyuan shouted at the same time.

Wu Hanfeng obediently shut up.

Chen Zhiyuan sighed and said in a low voice:

"The political commissar said that Wu Hanfeng's performance in this assessment was the best in the entire regiment. He broke records in two subjects, achieved a perfect score in shooting, and ranked among the top 20 in physical fitness. These are solid achievements that no one can deny."

"The regiment wants him to be promoted to sergeant, but as you know, he's been blocked from becoming a sergeant three times before due to physical fitness requirements. This is his last chance."

"So the regiment decided to let him serve as a squad leader to gain experience, so that when he graduated from basic training, he could be promoted to sergeant."

"Otherwise, it doesn't make sense for someone who has never been a squad leader to be directly promoted to sergeant, and even directly to the second term."

Zhou Haibo then realized!

"Alright."

Zhou Haibo turned around to face the entire class of new recruits:

"From today onwards, Wu Hanfeng is our class monitor! Everyone, give him a round of applause!"

After he finished speaking, he led the applause.

The applause was so loud, it was a stark contrast to his disappointment when he was elected vice class monitor.

The entire class of new recruits were stunned for a moment, and then they joined in the enthusiastic applause.

Wu Hanfeng was a little confused by this sudden change.

He looked at Zhou Haibo and said, "Old Zhou, you...you're not angry?"

"Angry?" Zhou Haibo laughed. "I've been your brother for seven years, I know what kind of person you are. If you can stay in the army, what's wrong with me being your deputy squad leader? It's not like I haven't been one before."

After saying that, Zhou Haibo turned to Chen Zhiyuan and asked, "Company Commander, does that mean I have to call Squad Leader Wu Hanfeng from now on?"

Chen Zhiyuan nodded: "Theoretically, yes."

"Alright then." Zhou Haibo turned around, stood at attention in front of Wu Hanfeng, and said loudly, "Good morning, squad leader!"

All the new recruits stood up and shouted in unison, "Greetings, Squad Leader!"

Wu Hanfeng almost burst into tears!

Seven years have passed.

He finally got a permanent position!

"Please sit down."

Wu Hanfeng gestured with his hand, trying to appear as a proper squad leader. "Since the regiment trusts me and has appointed me as the squad leader, I'll say a few words."

"First, although I am the class monitor, Haibo is the deputy class monitor."

"He's in full charge when I'm not around. If you listen to him, you're listening to me."

Zhou Haibo: "..."

This guy learns pretty fast!

"Secondly, I won't take a one-size-fits-all approach to training. If you're physically fit, I'll help you reach the top."

"For those with poor physical fitness, I'll help you build a foundation. Everyone is different, so the training methods can't be the same for everyone."

"Third, I'll protect you from now on. If any of you get bullied by other classes, come to me."

"If anyone gets caught by the disciplinary team, come find me. If anyone is homesick and can't sleep, come chat with me."

"As a squad leader, I can fight and lead troops."

Qian Kun wiped away his tears and said, "Squad leader! What you said has moved me so much!"

Wu Hanfeng nodded. "Okay, make the most of this time and be moved. Tomorrow morning, everyone except Yihang, get up an hour early for extra physical training!"

The emotion on Qian Kun's face vanished instantly!

The other recruits also looked terrified.

This guy just took office and the fire is already burning?

…………

After the group disbanded, Chen Zhiyuan called Zhou Haibo out.

"Aren't you really upset?" Chen Zhiyuan asked with a smile.

Zhou Haibo shook his head: "To be honest, I was a little confused at first. But then I thought, it's better than anything else that Lao Wu can stay in the army."

"Although he's a bit of a loose tongue and unreliable in his actions, you know, he's a good soldier at heart. He's genuinely good to his soldiers. In that respect, I can't compare to him."

Chen Zhiyuan patted him on the shoulder: "I'm relieved that you think that way."

"Company Commander, the way you're talking makes it sound like I, Zhou Haibo, am a petty person."

Zhou Haibo rolled his eyes. "I've been brothers with Lao Wu for seven years. I'm overjoyed that he's doing well."