The hospital is too busy, so I'm going to join the army and become a top soldier!

"Brother Shen, I'd do anything for you, even be your slave!"

After Wei Shanjia finished speaking, he tightened his grip on Shen Yan's shoulder.

Shen Yan glanced down at it.

"No need to work like a beast of burden."

"Let go of my hand first, your sweaty palms are wiping all over my clothes."

"It's okay, bro, I'll do your laundry when we get back!"

Wei Shanjia quickly let go, but didn't feel embarrassed at all.

Following Shen Yan will bring rewards.

Let alone being treated like a beast of burden.

He can bring Shen Yan water to wash his feet every day from now on!

Han Dayong stood to the side and laughed:

"Alright."

"The mission is complete. Let's drive the car back first."

"As for the merits, we currently only have a chance to apply for a collective second-class merit, but whether it will be approved in the end depends on the review by higher authorities."

"You lot shouldn't be figuring out where to wear your medals before anything's even started!"

That being said...

But Han Dayong's smile never stopped.

Four armed robbers!

Four rifles!

The enemy even fired several volleys of bullets at the armored vehicle!

In the end, none of the five of them were injured.

Not only did they successfully block their escape route, forcing all four ruthless criminals to surrender, but they also helped the armed police recover the stolen property!

The outcome of such a task is beyond their capabilities, let alone theirs.

Who wouldn't laugh when they come?

Shen Yan got back into the driver's seat.

Following Han Dayong's instructions, he completed the vehicle inspection, then started the armored vehicle and drove back to the Sharp Knife Company along the original route.

The engine emitted a deep roar again.

The five people in the car were noticeably more relaxed than when they arrived.

Wei Shanjia sat in the crew seat, occasionally reaching out to touch the heavy armor beside him.

When the four thugs opened fire, he still found the sound of bullets hitting the car body somewhat frightening.

Now look at all this steel armor around us.

Wei Shanjia felt an overwhelming sense of warmth and familiarity!

This is not an armored vehicle.

It's clearly a merit car that can deliver second-class merit awards to itself!

……

The armored vehicles quickly entered the camp's connecting road.

The sentries at the camp gate had already received advance notice.

Upon seeing the armored vehicle return, the sentry on duty quickly signaled to open the passage, then stood at attention and saluted.

Shen Yan reduced his speed as required.

The armored vehicle slowly passed through the camp gate.

The sentry on duty initially looked serious.

But as the vehicle drew closer, he suddenly noticed the dense white scratches and bullet marks on the armored vehicle's exterior.

The sentry's eyes widened instantly!

What's going on?

Wasn't this armored vehicle perfectly fine when it went out?

Why did you come back with so many bullet holes on your body?

He subconsciously looked up at the top of the vehicle.

Through the open observation window for inspection, one could clearly see Chen Gang and the others inside.

Not only were all people safe and sound, but no one was injured!

More importantly, the corners of the mouths of the people in the car were all turned up higher than the last!

The sentry immediately made a judgment.

These guys must have done a great job!

The armored vehicle returned riddled with bullet holes, but no one on board was injured.

This should at least be a second-class merit award, right?

The sentry was incredibly envious!

Unfortunately, he is still on duty.

Forget about running over to find out what happened, I can't even think straight.

In the end, all I could do was maintain my military posture and watch out of the corner of my eye as the armored vehicles gradually drove into the camp.

Only after the vehicle had completely left did he finally feel a sense of感慨 (gǎnkǎi, a feeling of mixed emotions, including regret and admiration).

Who is really so lucky?

That's a second-class merit award in peacetime!

……

The armored vehicle continued to drive toward the vehicle parking area.

The roar of the engine quickly attracted the attention of the veterans along the way.

At first, everyone just glanced at it subconsciously.

But soon, someone noticed something was wrong.

"Wait a minute!"

"What's on that armored vehicle?"

"Bullet marks?"

"Holy crap, those are real bullet holes!"

Several veterans who were organizing their equipment immediately looked up.

Some people couldn't help but take a couple of steps to the side of the road, wanting to get a better look.

The armored vehicle did indeed bear numerous bullet impact marks.

Some areas only have shallow scratches.

In some locations, the point of impact can be clearly seen.

Although there wasn't a single point that actually penetrated the armor, it was enough to prove what this vehicle had just been through!

The news spread quickly.

More and more veterans are peeking out from the training grounds and work areas.

"Didn't this car just go out this morning?"

"It was perfectly fine when I left!"

"Could they have really encountered a walking second-class merit award?"

"Who was driving?"

"Han Dayong's arm is still immobilized, so it shouldn't be him, right?"

The crowd began to speculate about the driver's identity.

Some believe it was another driver in the crew.

Some people think that Chen Gang may have done it himself.

The vehicle passed in front of a group of veterans.

The veterans looked at the armored vehicles with eyes full of envy.

I've been in the military for so many years.

Who wouldn't want to actually carry out a mission?

Who doesn't want to make a contribution?

Many people serve for several years, but at most they can only come into contact with weapons and equipment during training and military exercises.

When facing armed and ruthless bandits, and managing to block them under rifle fire, such opportunities are not something you can come across easily!

One veteran couldn't help but sigh:

"Those people in the car are incredibly lucky!"

"They took a lot of bullets, but came back unscathed."

"This paint job is well worth a second-class merit award!"

Inside the armored vehicle.

Hearing the discussions outside, Wei Shanjia's mouth stretched almost to his ears in a wide grin.

Cool!

This is so awesome!

If it weren't for the limited space inside the vehicle, he would have loved to stand up right now and let the veterans outside see who was sitting in this meritorious vehicle!

Seeing Wei Shanjia's expression, Ga Wa couldn't help but remind him:

"Hey friend, shut your mouth."

"If you keep laughing, people outside will see your back teeth."

Wei Shanjia reached out and rubbed his face.

"I don't want to laugh either."

"But it can't press itself down!"

……

The armored vehicle eventually drove into the vehicle maintenance area.

Following Han Dayong's instructions, Shen Yan slowly adjusted his position and then brought the car to a smooth stop.

Engine off.

The car fell silent again.

Han Dayong was the first to stand up.

"The vehicle has just been subjected to continuous fire and must be inspected!"

He opened the cabin door and got off the vehicle first.

However, his left arm remained fixed to his chest, preventing him from using both hands.

Han Dayong could only walk around the vehicle first, gently tapping near some of the impact points with his right hand to observe the condition of the outer shell and surrounding equipment.

Shen Yan also jumped out of the car.

Instead of standing by and watching the commotion, he took the initiative to ask:

"Squad Leader Han, let me help you!"

Han Dayong glanced at him.

"Bring me the inspection records first."

"Let's start by confirming the external impact point!"

"yes!"

Shen Yan quickly retrieved the records and tools.

Han Dayong pointed to a bullet hole with his right hand.

"First, look at the location to determine what the impact might be."

After observing for a moment, Shen Yan quickly matched the vehicle structure he had learned before with the location in front of him.

"This location is relatively close to the external observation equipment."

"The main body of the armor is not obviously deformed, but we need to confirm the fixed position and connection status of the equipment."

Han Dayong nodded.

"That's right."

"continue!"

The second place.

The third place.

Every time Han Dayong pointed out a location, Shen Yan would first make a judgment based on the vehicle's structure, and then check the corresponding area according to regulations.

He didn't assume that all the parts were fine just because the car could still run normally.

The appearance, instrument prompts, equipment feedback, and stationary status all need to be cross-verified.

This line of thinking is actually very similar to how doctors examine patients.

Just because someone can stand and talk doesn't mean they're healthy.

Just because a car can be driven back normally doesn't mean that all equipment is intact!

Wei Shanjia and Ga Wa stood to the side, initially examining the bullet marks on the armor.

After watching for a while, the two realized something was wrong.

"no."

Wei Shanjia couldn't help but ask, "When did Shen Yan learn to repair armored vehicles?"

Shen Yan is inspecting an external component as requested by Han Dayong.

Hearing their conversation, he casually explained:

"This morning we learned about vehicle structure and basic fault diagnosis."

"Now is the perfect time to re-examine it in light of the actual situation."

Wei Shanjia: "..."

Ga Wa: "..."

This incredibly gifted learner left them speechless!

The two stood there for a while longer, then realized they couldn't offer any professional help.

However, they weren't entirely oblivious.

Shen Yan needed light, and Ga Wa immediately handed him a lamp.

Han Dayong needed to change his tools, so Wei Shanjia quickly ran over to get them.

Although the two of them didn't know how to repair anything, they were very active and helpful.

Just as Shen Yan was performing the repairs, a familiar system notification suddenly sounded in his mind.

[Host participates in armored vehicle battle damage inspection!]

[Knowledge on equipment impact assessment, troubleshooting, and safety verification has been integrated!]

[Related knowledge is beginning to contribute to medical capabilities!]

[Improved ability to diagnose medical equipment malfunctions!]

[Current Level: Proficient!]

After the system notification ended, a wealth of knowledge about medical devices quickly became clear in Shen Yan's mind.

When monitoring equipment displays abnormal readings, how should one determine whether it is due to a change in the patient's condition or a malfunction in the probe, wiring, or the equipment itself?

What is the correct order of inspections after ventilators, imaging equipment, and other life support devices have been subjected to impacts, vibrations, or circuit fluctuations?

How to promptly switch to manual handling after the automatic function fails.

How can we determine the source of the problem in the shortest possible time and avoid misinformation affecting the doctor's judgment?

I felt a flood of knowledge pouring into my mind.

Shen Yan was speechless for a moment.

Well, so you'll not only be able to "fix people" in the future, but you'll also have to be able to fix medical equipment, right?

……

The vehicle inspection was halfway through.

Suddenly, hurried footsteps came from outside the maintenance area.

Company Commander Zhao Weidong and Political Instructor Yang Wenjun quickly walked over.

The two had clearly received a message from the armed police.

But when he actually saw the dense bullet holes on the outside of the armored vehicle, Zhao Weidong's expression changed visibly.

"Chen Gang!"

"How is he?"

Chen Gang immediately stepped forward and stood at attention.

"Reporting, Company Commander!"

"All five participants are safe and there were no injuries!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Weidong and Yang Wenjun visibly relaxed.

Yang Wenjun scanned the group of people.

He breathed a sigh of relief when he found everyone standing there unharmed.

Zhao Weidong's expression remained serious.

"Report the entire operation from beginning to end!"

"yes!"

Chen Gang immediately began his report.

He quickly recounted the entire process.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Weidong's expression gradually turned serious.

"Did your machine guns run out of ammunition at the time?"

"no."

Chen Gang honestly replied, "The training vehicle received the mission too suddenly, and there wasn't time to load ammunition."

Zhao Weidong remained silent for a few seconds.

"In other words..."

"You used a machine gun that had no bullets to force four thugs armed with rifles to surrender?"

"yes!"

Chen Gang said earnestly, "They didn't know there were no bullets inside."

"Whether or not we have ammunition is not important."

"The important thing is that they feel it's enough!"

Zhao Weidong: "..."

Yang Wenjun stood to the side, his lips twitching slightly.

They couldn't help but marvel at the audacity of those five soldiers!

They dared to complete this mission even without ammunition, and they did it so well!

Zhao Weidong continued to inquire about the terrain and the specific division of labor among the group.

When he heard that Shen Yan had been driving the armored vehicle from the moment it entered the highway until it completed the blockade, he finally couldn't help but interrupt Chen Gang.

"What did you say?"

"Is this car driven by Shen Yan?"

"yes!"

Chen Gang could no longer suppress the smile on his face.

"Shen Yan completed the theoretical examination in the morning and then received training on the new vehicle equipment."

"After two hours of basic driving training, I was able to operate the vehicle independently!"

Zhao Weidong subconsciously looked at Shen Yan, who was assisting Han Dayong in inspecting the vehicle.

Two hours?

I sat in the driver's seat for the first time this morning.

In the afternoon, they drove an armored vehicle to hold off four riflemen, completing a real blockade mission?

Isn't this learning speed absurd?

Yang Wenjun also fell silent.

How long has Shen Yan been in the army?

About three months!

Previously, this young man was on vacation in the city when he encountered an armed assailant attacking the crowd. He and Ga Wa saved many people and were awarded a second-class merit.

Today, he only came to the crew to learn about armored vehicles.

Then they encountered four armed robbers fleeing from near the camp.

Now, the Armed Police have made it clear that they will truthfully explain the key role of the spearhead company in the operation report.

If this collective second-class merit award is successfully approved.

Shen Yan participated in three major operations that earned him second-class merit awards within three months of enlisting!

Everyone says that in peacetime, you have to lie down to receive a second-class merit, but Shen Yan got it so easily!

If his resume got out, people would probably suspect that Shen Yan was the son of some high-ranking official, and that he was sent to the grassroots level specifically to gain experience!

The problem is, all of Shen Yan's credit is genuine.

And every single time, he earned it through his own abilities!

Yang Wenjun glanced at the little boy again.

That kid's really lucky!

I've already earned two second-class merits by following Shen Yan!

Then he looked at Wei Shanjia and couldn't help but sigh.

"Sigh, why wasn't I a powerful ally like Shen Yan when I was just a common soldier?"

After understanding the whole situation, Zhao Weidong smiled and looked at the group:

"You did an excellent job in this assistance operation!"

"Commendable!"

Wei Shanjia's chest puffed out a few inches as he listened.

Zhao Weidong then changed the subject.

"but!"

"Your contribution is merely preparing the application."

"Whether or not approval is granted depends on review by higher authorities based on the action process and final results!"

"No one is allowed to go out and boast, and even less is anyone allowed to get carried away just because this mission was completed smoothly!"

"Especially you two, Wei Shanjia and Ga Wa!"

"Keep your mouths shut!"

"Just say it in your own class, don't go spreading it outside!"

The smiles on Wei Shanjia and Ga Wa's faces froze instantly.

At the same time, the two couldn't help but exchange a glance, and the same question arose in their minds.

"How come even Company Commander Zhao knows we two have very sharp tongues?"

"Are we really that famous in the elite detachment?"

……

After dinner.

Shen Yan, Wei Shanjia, and Ga Wa returned to the Second Platoon of the Sharp Knife Company.

As soon as the three of them pushed open the door, several veterans in the platoon looked over at the same time.

Luo Hongtao, the squad leader of Class 2, is organizing the training records.

Seeing the three return, he put down what he was holding and couldn't help but ask:

"What exactly did you three do this afternoon?"

"He's been gone for so long, missing even his regular classes!"

Hearing this, Wei Shanjia, who had been holding his mouth shut all afternoon, was finally able to break the seal!

The company commander forbade him to talk about it outside, so he could only come back and brag to the veterans in his platoon!

Wei Shanjia first walked into the dormitory with feigned calmness, and then slowly sat down on the edge of the bed.

Only when everyone's eyes were on him did he finally grin, his face beaming with a smile.

"Squad leader, we didn't do anything else this afternoon."

"He simply went out and did something commendable!"

Luo Hongtao paused.

"What? A meritorious service award?"

"Weren't you guys following Deputy Company Commander Chen to learn about armored vehicles? How did this turn into talking about earning merit?"

"yes!"

Wei Shanjia couldn't suppress his grin; it almost reached his ears!

"We were just learning to drive."

"But as we were learning, the armed police suddenly requested backup, saying that four armed criminals had escaped from near our camp."

"We'll drive over in armored vehicles and block their path!"

The veterans in the dormitory gradually quieted down.

"But to our surprise, those four ruthless bandits not only refused to submit, but also dared to point four rifles at our armored vehicle!"

"After fighting for a long time, we still couldn't penetrate the armor."

"Finally, Deputy Company Commander Chen pointed the machine gun from the roof of the vehicle at them, and the four men surrendered on the spot!"

At this point, Wei Shanjia finally uttered the most crucial sentence.

"The company commander said it himself."

"We're planning to apply for a collective second-class merit award for this operation!"

The entire Class 2 dormitory fell silent instantly!

The training record in Luo Hongtao's hand stopped in mid-air.

Several veterans who had never received a second-class merit award stared intently at Shen Yan, Wei Shanjia, and Ga Wa.

His eyes were filled with a mixture of shock and envy!

Finally, someone managed to squeeze out a sentence:

"Holy crap, what the hell?"

"You three green recruits went out for driving practice and got a second-class merit award?"

"I've been in this company for years, and I've never even seen what a Second-Class Merit Citation looks like!"