I enlisted four times! My former unit blacklisted me.

Despite her joy, Li Cuicui quickly calmed down and pondered the details.

"Sending Wu Hanfeng alone won't do," he said, stroking his chin. "If he goes alone, no one can control him. What if he forms a gang and gets into a fight with the squad leader of the training team? He'll still cause trouble."

"Zhao Yihang has to go too," Zhao Long said. "This kid has excellent military skills, is calm and reliable, and is a good prospect. Although he is only a first-year private, there are precedents for privates to participate in reserve backbone training. As long as he is interested in staying in the army for long-term development, he can be recommended exceptionally."

"Moreover, with him around, if Wu Hanfeng really acts recklessly, he can offer some advice or stop him. After all, he's the division commander's son. If Wu Hanfeng were to cause trouble at the division headquarters, he wouldn't dare to be too outrageous for Zhao Yihang's sake."

Li Cuicui nodded, thought for a moment, and then said, "I think those guys in the special operations squad are all pretty good. Qian Kun may be a bit tongue-tied, but he's physically fit, a good shot, and quick-witted. Ma Teng is a reconnaissance soldier, so his individual combat skills are top-notch, and he's also meticulous. Of course, that includes Sun Dawei too."

"Send these three along as well. They're all promising talents anyway, and they'll eventually become key personnel. The sooner they train, the sooner they'll benefit."

"That He Dong, he hasn't been sent over from the disciplinary team for long, his basic skills are still a bit weak, let's keep him in the regiment for a while and train him some more, we'll talk about him again in the next batch."

Zhao Long pondered for a moment and said, "Going together is a good thing, it'll be good to look out for each other. But there's a prerequisite—you can go, but you must confirm your willingness to stay with the team."

"The training camp lasts three months, consuming a lot of the division's manpower and resources. It's not just for show. If they were to be discharged right after the training, wouldn't that be a waste of resources?"

"We need to make it clear to them in advance that once they go, they must stay in the army and become non-commissioned officers, and at least complete one term of service. They can't just pack up and leave after their two-year compulsory service is over."

"Of course," Li Cuicui nodded. "These kids in the special operations squad don't seem like they're going to leave."

"Especially Zhao Yihang, who clearly intends to develop his career in the military long-term. Although Qian Kun's family is well-off, judging from his personality, he doesn't seem willing to go back and inherit the family business."

"We'll have Chen Zhiyuan talk to them one by one later, confirm their willingness to stay with the team, and get them to sign a commitment letter before reporting it to the higher authorities."

The two of them settled the matter in just a few words, their efficiency was astonishing.

Li Cuicui was even a little impatient, turning around and shouting towards the door, "Gao Lei! Is Gao Lei still here?"

Gao Lei hadn't left yet when he heard the regimental commander call out, so he quickly pushed open the door and came in: "Regimental Commander, I'm here!"

"Call Chen Zhiyuan, the company commander of the Third Company, right now." Li Cuicui said with her hands behind her back and a serious expression, "Tell him that the division's reserve backbone training will start next month, and the regiment has recommended five people from their company's special operations squad: Wu Hanfeng, Zhao Yihang, Qian Kun, Ma Teng, and Sun Dawei to participate."

"Wu Hanfeng is a key non-commissioned officer, so we'll proceed according to the normal procedures. The other four privates were recommended exceptionally, so we must make sure Chen Zhiyuan is convinced of their willingness to stay in the military."

"Those who are willing to stay in the army long-term and become non-commissioned officers can go, but those who want to serve for two years and then leave should not take up this spot."

"Have him submit the list and the willingness confirmation form to the training section before lights out tonight."

"Huh?" Gao Lei was taken aback. "Five? Wu Hanfeng is one thing, but sending four privates together? This... is that in accordance with regulations?"

"Why doesn't it meet the requirements?" Li Cuicui glared. "The divisional document says that outstanding soldiers can be recommended exceptionally. Which of those four lads has poor military skills? In the entire Third Company, which veteran can match them? Why can't they go?"

"Yes, yes, I understand." Gao Lei nodded quickly. "I'll call the Third Company to inform them right away."

"Go."

After Gao Lei left and closed the door, only the two of them remained in the office.

Li Cuicui picked up her teacup, took a big gulp, let out a long sigh, and a long-lost relaxed smile appeared on her face.

"Very good."

"With that kid gone, our group will have at least three months of peace and quiet."

Zhao Long smiled and shook his head: "Don't be too happy yet. The training team only lasts three months; they'll graduate and come back eventually."

"By then, he'll have learned a whole host of skills, and with the prestige he gained from the training camp, he might come back and cause even more trouble."

Li Cuicui's smile froze for a moment.

He put down his teacup, remained silent for a few seconds, then waved his hand dismissively: "Hey, we'll talk about coming back later! Let's have three months of peace and quiet first!"

"Besides, if that really comes to it... who knows, he might be selected by the division's reconnaissance battalion and transferred directly to the division headquarters?"

"If that were the case, then everyone would be happy!"

Zhao Long was amused by his attempt to shift the blame.

So you're planning to just pack them up and send them away, and not bring them back?

On the other side, the Third Company Barracks.

Chen Zhiyuan had just led his team to finish morning exercises and was wiping his sweat as he walked back to the company headquarters when his cell phone suddenly rang.

He took it out and saw that it was the training section's number.

"Hello, Section Chief Gao?" Chen Zhiyuan answered the phone, laughing, "What's up? Another internal inspection? Don't worry, our Third Company's internal affairs are absolutely fine..."

Before he could finish speaking, Gao Lei interrupted him.

"Company Commander Chen, let's get down to business. The regimental commander just approved it: next month, the division will hold a training camp for reserve backbone personnel, and your company will be given five spots."

Chen Zhiyuan was taken aback: "Five? What kind of training camp requires so many participants? Didn't we already have all the key personnel trained this year?"

"You're a reserve backbone officer? And you call yourself a company commander?!" Gao Lei said. "I'm designating five men from your company's special operations platoon: Wu Hanfeng, Zhao Yihang, Qian Kun, Ma Teng, and Sun Dawei."

Chen Zhiyuan's eyes widened.

"What?!"

"Wu Hanfeng is going to the training camp? And Zhao Yihang and the other three? They're all going?"

"Yes, all five of them will go for three months of training."

"Company Commander Chen, congratulations! Your company has produced five promising trainees. The regimental commander and political commissar have high hopes for your company."

"However, there's a requirement—all four privates must confirm their willingness to stay in the military and promise to complete at least one term of training; they can't be discharged after finishing their training. Before you leave work today, make sure they're convinced and submit the list to the Operations and Training Section."

Chen Zhiyuan stood there, his mind buzzing.

He opened his mouth, but couldn't say anything for a long time.

Is Wu Hanfeng going to the training camp?

He'll be gone for three months?

Then... wouldn't that be... a triple strike...?

Wouldn't that mean we could have three months of peace and quiet?!

Oh my God!

What wonderful news!

Ever since Wu Hanfeng set up a special operations platoon and was seconded to the military police, the company commander hasn't had a single night of restful sleep.

I live in constant fear, worried that this kid will cause some kind of earth-shattering trouble again.

Last week he stormed the government building, this week he broke into the armed police detachment, who knows what he might do next week.

Now things are much better!

They were sent directly to the division's training camp for intensive training!

Three whole months!

Finally, we can have some peace and quiet after three days!

"Hey? Company Commander Chen? Did you hear me?" Gao Lei was still shouting on the other end of the phone.

"I heard you, I heard you!" Chen Zhiyuan quickly cleared his throat, forcibly suppressing the smile on his lips, and trying to make his voice sound more composed. "Thank you for the regimental commander's trust in our company! Don't worry, I'll personally handle the ideological work and guarantee the mission will be completed!"

"There's absolutely no problem with them wanting to stay in the military! These kids are all excellent, and they'll definitely want to develop a long-term career in the army!"

"Okay, it's settled then. I'll send you the list and forms this afternoon; fill them out and submit them."

"Okay, okay!"

After hanging up the phone, Chen Zhiyuan couldn't hold back any longer and burst out laughing.

He picked up the towel from the ground, humming a little tune as he walked towards the company headquarters, his steps becoming much lighter.

Just as I reached the door, I ran into Instructor Wang Tao.

"What's got you so happy?" Wang Tao asked with a smile. "Did you find some money?"

"It's even more exciting than finding money!" Chen Zhiyuan said gleefully. "The regiment announced that the division is holding a training camp for reserve backbone personnel, and all five of us from the special operations platoon are going for three months of training!"

Wang Tao was stunned for a moment, then realized what was happening and immediately smiled in the same way.

"Really? That's wonderful!"

"With Wu Hanfeng gone, our company can finally enjoy a few days of peace and quiet!"

"Exactly!" Chen Zhiyuan slapped his thigh. "I'll go talk to them right now! Let's get this settled quickly, before things get complicated!"

The two men exchanged a smile. "We're free!"