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

It was already quite late when the recruit party ended.

Although it was called a party, it was more like the first group meeting after the new recruits entered the camp.

The veteran went up and sang a few songs.

Several class leaders were encouraged to perform a show.

Several new recruits were also pushed forward to introduce themselves.

Wei Shanjia was initially quite excited.

As it turns out, one of the class monitors noticed his height and, upon learning that he was from the sports academy, singled him out and asked him to demonstrate a sporting talent.

Wei Shanjia stood on the stage in silence for three seconds.

Finally, I did high knees in place for ten minutes.

The atmosphere became very awkward.

Ga Wa sat below watching intently, and finally managed to utter a sentence.

"Hey friend, your show is really energetic!"

When Wei Shanjia came down, his face was black.

Shen Yan almost burst out laughing.

He discovered that life in the military was indeed quite different from what he had imagined.

These veterans really know how to pull off some tricks.

After the party, the regimental commander stood in front of all the new recruits for the first time.

The recruits, who had been whispering, immediately fell silent.

The regimental commander was in his forties and slightly overweight.

Although his expression wasn't fierce, none of the new recruits dared to move when his gaze swept over them.

Comrades.

The group leader spoke, his voice not loud, but enough to dominate the entire venue.

"Starting today, you are officially in basic training."

"I know that many of you are college students from different schools and majors. Some of you signed up voluntarily, while others were persuaded by your families to come."

"But no matter what your previous status was, from the moment you put on the uniform, you are all recruits first and foremost."

"The military is not a school, nor is it your home."

"Here, discipline, obedience, and the collective are emphasized."

"Once the order is given, whether you want to or not, whether you're tired or not, and whether you have a reason or not, your first reaction must be to carry it out."

The new recruits listened with great attention.

Because they have already been taught a profound lesson today.

I ran back to the camp as soon as I got off the train, carrying my bag.

In the afternoon, the squad leader tricked me into going to the Xinjiang region, where it was already dark.

I was lectured again by the swill bucket when I ate my first meal that night.

Who would dare to think the military is easy to fool now?

The commander continued:

"After you go back tonight, each squad will organize a study session on the new recruit regulations and rules."

"Starting tomorrow, everyone will officially begin training."

"Sections, housekeeping, physical fitness, discipline—none can be neglected!"

"Anyone who still thinks of themselves as a student, expecting the class monitor to coax, persuade, and take care of them, should get rid of that idea as soon as possible!"

At this point, the regimental commander suddenly changed the subject.

"Of course, there's one thing worth praising today as well."

All the new recruits instantly perked up a bit.

The regimental commander looked towards the direction of the second squad.

"New recruit Shen Yan."

"arrive!"

Shen Yan immediately stepped forward.

In an instant, all eyes were on him.

The regimental commander looked at him and nodded.

"An emergency occurred at the training ground this afternoon. A veteran from the third squad suddenly collapsed and his condition is critical."

"Comrade Shen Yan participated in the rescue immediately, made accurate judgments, and acted promptly, working with the medical company to buy precious time for his comrades to be sent to the hospital."

"The group will further verify the situation regarding this matter."

"If you meet the criteria for meritorious service, the regiment will apply for a third-class merit for you!"

These words immediately sparked an uncontrollable commotion among the new recruits.

Third-class merit?

Is this your first day in the military?

What an incredible start!

While they are still questioning their existence because of the swill bucket education, Shen Yan has already begun to make contributions.

Isn't this difference a bit too big?

Wei Shanjia stood in the line, his eyes almost wide open.

Holy crap.

"Brother, are you really going to do something amazing?"

Gao Zhenhai stood next to Class Two, barely able to suppress the urge to smile.

These are soldiers from his second platoon!

He was praised by his regimental commander on his very first day of enlistment and may even be eligible for a third-class merit award.

Gao Zhenhai was overjoyed!

When the other squad leaders looked at Gao Zhenhai, their eyes were filled with envy!

However, he had to keep a straight face on the surface, but inside he was already overjoyed!

Shen Yanli stood at attention.

"Reporting to the commander, I was just doing what I was supposed to do!"

The regimental commander glanced at him, his eyes showing a hint of appreciation.

"That's a good attitude, keep it up!"

"Return to the team."

"yes!"

Shen Yan returned to the group.

Wei Shanjia immediately nudged him gently with his arm and said in a low voice:

"Brother, may you, my beloved dog, live a long and prosperous life, and never forget me!"

Shen Yan glanced at him.

"Which '苟' character did you use, you little brat?"

Wei Shanjia was very serious.

"hey-hey……"

"But bro, to be honest, I have a feeling you have some kind of system involved?"

Shen Yan: "..."

"Get lost! If I wanted a system, would I want to come back to the army and suffer?"

"That's true, who would come to this dump if there was a system!"

……

After the briefing, each class returned to their dormitory.

As soon as they returned to the dormitory of the second squad, the recruits who had just been holding on by sheer willpower instantly revealed their true colors.

Today was truly an impressive day.

After a two-day, one-night train journey, I ran back to the camp with my backpack as soon as I got off the train.

Before they could catch their breath, they had already run to the Xinjiang region where it was already dark.

I almost got a lecture from the garbage can at dinner time that broke my spirit.

This is not my first day in the military.

This is a dual screening of the recruits' mental and physical well-being.

Wei Shanjia wasn't much better off.

Although he was stubborn, he had pushed himself too hard in the afternoon and then gritted his teeth and kept going until dark, so his body was more exhausted than others.

Just now, he could stand there like a respectable man in front of the regimental commander.

As soon as I got back to the dorm, I sat down on the bed and started massaging my thighs.

"It's over."

"My legs aren't mine anymore."

"The intensity of today's training is even more outrageous than my pre-match training at school."

Ga Wa sat beside him, also rubbing his calves.

"You were running too fast earlier."

"I told you long ago, it gets dark very late in the Xinjiang region, but you didn't listen."

Wei Shanjia stubbornly insisted:

"I called that demonstrating strength."

The little boy nodded.

"The demonstration is over. Do your legs hurt now?"

Wei Shanjia: "..."

Why does this local soldier always carry a knife when he speaks?

Shen Yan sat on the edge of the bed and also checked his physical condition.

He was tired too.

My calves are sore and swollen, my thigh muscles are tight, and my shoulders and back are stiff from running with weights during the day.

However, the knowledge of massage and manipulation instilled by the system still lingered in his mind.

He was thinking about whether he should give himself a massage first.

Just then, Wei Shanjia suddenly turned to look at Shen Yan.

"brother."

"Aren't you a medical student?"

Have you ever studied massage?

Shen Yan was taken aback.

Wei Shanjia had already stretched out his leg.

"Come."

"Use me as a practice subject."

"I feel like my legs don't belong to me anymore, do whatever you want with them!"

Shen Yan looked at his self-righteous attitude and felt somewhat helpless.

However, he really wanted to try the massage technique he had just mastered.

"OK."

"Don't move."

Wei Shanjia immediately lay down on the bed.

"bring it on!"

"As long as you don't cripple me, I can accept anything."

Shen Yan reached out and pressed his hand on Wei Shanjia's calf.

Upon first contact, his knowledge of the gastrocnemius, soleus, and fascia layers immediately came to mind.

Instead of pressing randomly, he first determined the tightest part of Wei Shanjia's muscles and then gradually relaxed them along the muscle fibers.

At first, just gently massage.

It then gradually deepened.

The techniques of pressing, kneading, pushing, and grasping are becoming increasingly seamless.

Wei Shanjia initially grimaced.

"Holy crap, this is a bit sour!"

"Gently, gently!"

But after pressing it for a short while, the expression on his face changed.

After the soreness subsided, it was replaced by an indescribable sense of relaxation.

The feeling of my calves being as tight as rocks was actually starting to loosen up little by little.

Wei Shanjia's eyes lit up.

Holy crap.

"Dude, you're really good at this?"

"This feels so comfortable!"

Several new recruits who were rubbing their legs looked over when they heard this.

Gao Zhenhai also sat on the edge of his bed, originally intending to open the recruit regulations and explain to the recruits how to memorize them.

But upon hearing Wei Shanjia's voice, he couldn't help but look up.

Shen Yan, however, did not notice the gazes around him.

Because a system notification suddenly appeared.

[Host detected performing post-exercise recovery massage!]

[My massage techniques are improving!]

[The host's own recovery speed from exercise fatigue is simultaneously enhanced!]

[Weighted running ability is starting to improve and strengthen!]

[Current unlocked ability: Weighted running (currently the passing grade for 5km with a 10kg load)!]

Shen Yan's eyes lit up slightly.

Good guy.

Giving someone a massage not only helps you restore your strength, but it can also improve your ability to run with weights.

This system really doesn't let him suffer any loss!

Shen Yan originally just wanted to try out the technique, but unexpectedly, as she massaged, the fatigue in her body began to slowly subside.

The soreness in my calves has lessened somewhat.

The stiffness in my shoulders and back is also recovering.

More importantly, the key points of weighted running began to appear in my mind.

How to adjust the backpack's center of gravity, how to distribute the pressure on the shoulder straps, how to coordinate breathing rhythm with the load, and how to reduce impact on the knee and ankle joints.

This knowledge began to combine with the physical feedback he received during his long endurance run today.

This immediately piqued Shen Yan's interest!

He continued to massage Wei Shanjia.

The more you press, the smoother it gets, and your hand speed gets faster and faster!

He pressed Wei Shanjia down until he groaned in pleasure.

"brother."

"Your technique is more reliable than the massages I used to get for money outside."

"Why don't you open a massage parlor in our Class Two from now on?"

"I'll be the first to sign up!"

Shen Yan punched Wei Shanjia in the renal reflex zone, causing Wei Shanjia to let out a scream!

"Shut up."

"If you move again, I'll show you what a 'kidney-tonifying fist' is!"

Wei Shanjia immediately became obedient.

"Okay, bro, I'll shut up!"

Seeing Wei Shanjia's expression of pure bliss, Gao Zhenhai finally couldn't hold back any longer.

He also spent the whole afternoon running around today.

Although the squad leader is physically strong, he is not made of iron.

Leading new recruits until dark, I appeared very composed, but in reality, my legs ached and my back was stiff.

Gao Zhenhai cleared his throat.

"Xiao Shen."

Shen Yan looked up.

"The class monitor?"

Gao Zhenhai's expression was very natural.

"Your technique looks pretty professional."

"Want me to try it too later?"

Wei Shanjia immediately objected.

"Class monitor, I haven't finished pressing the buttons yet!"

Gao Zhenhai glared at him.

"Are you the class monitor or am I?"

"If you argue again, I'll promote you!"

Wei Shanjia remained silent for two seconds, then looked at Lao Gao with resentment.

"Class monitor, you can't bully people like this!"

Gao Zhenhai chuckled.

"Stop talking nonsense!"

"Xiao Shen, come here, give me a massage too!"

Shen Yan did not refuse.

He discovered that after giving Wei Shanjia a massage, his fatigue had been reduced by nearly half.

More importantly, the system notification has refreshed again.

[Improve your massage techniques!]

[Weighted running ability is being improved!]

[Current Ability Improvement: Weighted Running (5km with 10kg load, good baseline)!]

Shen Yan's eyes lit up.

From passing to good.

The improvement is quite obvious!

If you keep pressing down, it might even go up further!

His gaze towards Gao Zhenhai has become much kinder now.

This is hardly the class monitor.

This is clearly the second experience pack!

After Shen Yan finished massaging Wei Shanjia, he turned to look at Gao Zhenhai.

"Squad leader, lie down."

Gao Zhenhai didn't stand on ceremony and immediately lay down on the bed.

My lower back and legs are a little sore.

"Just press it for me randomly."

Shen Yan nodded.

As soon as he placed his hand on Gao Zhenhai's lower back, the system notification started jumping again.

[Host detected processing muscle fatigue after veteran exercise!]

[Analysis of techniques for relaxing the lower back muscles!]

[Postural stability during weighted running continues to be improved!]

Shen Yan was secretly delighted.

really.

The feedback you get from massaging different people will vary.

Wei Shanjia's main problem was fatigue in his calves and thighs, while Gao Zhenhai's problem was clearly caused by long-term training, resulting in back tension and lower limb strain.

For Shen Yan, this is equivalent to a different case.

The more you press, the more experience you gain.

Just as Shen Yan was halfway through pressing the button, a cold voice suddenly came from the dormitory door.

"Gao! Zhen! Hai!"

Upon hearing those three words, Gao Zhenhai jumped right out of bed as if he had been electrocuted.

One second he was lying on the bed enjoying a massage.

The next second, he was standing at attention on the ground.

"arrive!"

All the new recruits in the dormitory were startled and quickly stood in line.

Shen Yan looked up.

Chen Gang was standing at the doorway at some point.

His face was very dark.

Chen Gang looked at Gao Zhenhai, then at Shen Yan sitting on the edge of the bed, and his eyes instantly turned cold.

"Gao Zhenhai".

"You really know how to enjoy yourself, huh?"

Gao Zhenhai felt a chill run down his spine.

"Reporting to the deputy company commander, I..."

Chen Gang didn't give him a chance to explain.

"I told you to train the new recruits properly, and this is how you train them?"

"On your very first day at camp, you're having a new recruit massage you, the squad leader?"

"You seem to be having a pretty comfortable time as class monitor!"

Gao Zhenhai's face turned green.

He was about to explain when Shen Yan realized that Chen Gang had misunderstood.

This is clearly treating Gao Zhenhai as someone who bullies and bosses around new recruits!

Upon seeing this, Shen Yan immediately spoke up.

"Reporting to the deputy company commander, it was my own choice."

"I want to try massage techniques; the class monitor just let me practice."

Chen Gang glanced at him.

Did I ask you?

Shen Yan: "..."

Chen Gang continued to stare at Gao Zhenhai.

"Gao Zhenhai".

"You didn't seem to enjoy your run this afternoon very much. You even had the mood to have Xiao Shen give you a massage?"

"Chen Lian, I didn't..."

Gao Zhenhai looked clearly aggrieved.

"Go, extra training! Five kilometers with a 20kg weight!"

"Let's go now!"

"How about I promote you?"

Gao Zhenhai looked utterly hopeless.

"yes!"

Wei Shanjia stood to the side with his head down, his shoulders trembling slightly.

He dared not laugh, but he really couldn't hold it in any longer.

"You dared to bully me, Lao Gao? Now look what's happened! The company commander's here!"

Gao Zhenhai glared fiercely at Wei Shanjia.

Wei Shanjia immediately suppressed his laughter.

"Squad leader, I wasn't laughing!"

Gao Zhenhai ignored him and went to pack his heavy equipment.

Shen Yan checked the time.

There's still a while before lights out.

Moreover, after the massage, my body has recovered a lot, and my weighted running ability has improved to 5km with a 15kg load.

He suddenly felt like giving it a try.

Then Shen Yan spoke up:

"Deputy Company Commander."

Chen Gang looked at him.

"What is it?"

Shen Yan said earnestly:

"I've almost fully recovered now."

"How about I go for a run too? I can also get used to weighted running in advance."

The moment those words were spoken, the entire Class 2 dormitory fell silent.

All the new recruits looked at Shen Yan, as if they were looking at Superman!

After running all afternoon, and then having a meeting and dinner in the evening, I still want to do weighted running?

Is this something a human being could say?

Wei Shanjia bared his teeth and grimaced.

"brother."

"Don't scare me."

"Now, my legs ache reflexively whenever I hear the word 'running'."

Gawa was also shocked.

"Shen Yan, aren't you tired?"

Gao Zhenhai was packing his heavy equipment when he heard Shen Yan's words, and his eyes were filled with emotion.

His heart warmed.

This new recruit is so loyal!

It must be because it saw how miserable it was for me to go out alone, and wanted to accompany me.

Good soldier!

What a fine soldier!

Much better than Wei Shanjia's beast!

Gao Zhenhai was about to say something touching.

Chen Gang's eyes widened.

"Can you still run?"

Shen Yan nodded.

"You can give it a try."

Chen Gang stared at him for a few seconds.

Then I decisively refused.

"no."

"You've already used up a lot of energy today."

"On the first day of camp, training is not about showing off."

"You stay in your dorm room and behave yourself."

Shen Yan felt a little regretful.

"Yes."

The emotion that had just arisen in Gao Zhenhai instantly became somewhat complicated.

If you're not the company commander, why are you sending me out to carry 20kg of weight for five kilometers?

He wants to go out, but you won't let him?

Isn't the difference in treatment a bit too obvious?

The next second, Gao Zhenhai knew that something even more obvious was yet to come.

Chen Gang walked into the dormitory and glanced at Gao Zhenhai's bed.

Without even glancing at the neatly arranged tofu blocks, he lay down directly on them.

Then, he turned his head and smiled at Shen Yan.

"Little Shen."

Shen Yan looked up.

"arrive."

Chen Gang's expression was very natural.

"Your massage just now looked pretty professional."

"Come on, give me a massage too."

"You did a good job. I'll recommend you to our company commander and political instructor later."

The dormitory fell silent instantly.

Gao Zhenhai stood to the side, holding the heavy equipment, looking completely overwhelmed.

He understands now.

The deputy company commander chased him away not because he had made the new recruits massage him, which was a serious matter!

So, does he want to lie down and get a massage himself?

"Born!"

"This is a truly momentous birth!"

Gao Zhenhai was filled with resentment.

Deputy Company Commander, you're trying to steal my position!

As if sensing Gao Zhenhai's gaze, Chen Gang turned his head and glared at him.

"What are you still standing there for?"

"You want to be promoted, right?"

"Get out there and go for a run!"

"If you don't come back before lights out and get caught by the disciplinary committee, you'll have to write a self-criticism!"

Gao Zhenhai looked helpless.

"yes!"

He shouldered his heavy equipment and silently walked out.

Wei Shanjia finally couldn't hold back and whispered:

"Poor Lao Gao, but it's so satisfying to see him get scolded, hahaha!"

"You old bastard, you dared to bully me!"

Ga Wa nodded.

"It has to be the company commander who arranged everything so clearly!"

Shen Yan looked at Gao Zhenhai's retreating figure with a sense of helplessness.

However, he quickly turned his attention back to Chen Gang.

The system prompt appeared again.

[The host is about to perform restorative massage on personnel undergoing long-term military training!]

[Knowledge linking veterans' lower limb fatigue, back strain, and weight-bearing training recovery!]

[My weight-bearing running ability is continuously improving!]

Shen Yan's eyes lit up slightly.

Fine.

If you can't go out and run five kilometers with weights, then start by massaging to gain experience.

In any case, he doesn't lose out.

Chen Gang lay down on Gao Zhenhai's bed, his expression very serious, but his tone had softened considerably.

"Come."

"take it easy."

"Just press it like you did for Gao Zhenhai."

Shen Yan nodded.

"Yes."

He reached out and pressed his hand on Chen Gang's calf.

As soon as he started working with Chen Gang, Shen Yan could clearly feel the difference between him and Wei Shanjia and Gao Zhenhai.

Wei Shanjia's condition is acute fatigue caused by running too hard today.

Gao Zhenhai's back tension is due to long-term training.

Chen Gang's muscle condition is more complex.

My calves, thighs, and lower back all feel tightness from long-term high-intensity training. It's not just simple soreness, but rather the strain accumulated over many years of training.

As Shen Yan pressed the buttons, he adjusted his technique based on the system feedback.

The transitions between pressing, kneading, and pinching become increasingly smooth.

The technique involves gently relaxing the tense areas along the muscle fibers, without using excessive force or forcibly stimulating painful points in pursuit of better results.

Chen Gang initially just wanted to give it a try.

But not long after, his expression changed.

This technique is definitely not just random pressing!

The key thing is that after the massage, the long-standing tightness in my calves actually felt much lighter!

"This kid, is he using some kind of traditional Chinese massage technique passed down through his family?"

"No, we can't tell the company commander and the others yet!"

"If the veterans' retirement home finds out, our Steel Knife Company's best talents will be snatched away!"