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

As Chen Gang strode to the edge of the playground, Liang Zheng was standing looking down at Shen Yan.

His expression was so serious, as if he had just caught the biggest cancer in the recruit company!

Shen Yan stood ramrod straight, his military posture impeccable, yet his expression carried a rare hint of bewilderment.

This made Chen Gang frown.

Chen Gang walked up to the two of them. His voice wasn't loud, but it startled Liang Zheng so much that he immediately turned around and stood at attention.

"Liang Zheng, what happened?"

After saluting, Liang Zheng immediately recounted what he had just witnessed.

"Reporting to Company Commander Chen, I just patrolled the edge of the drill ground and found that this new recruit was not training with his class, but was sitting alone resting by the drill ground."

After I inquired, he said he had already completed the basic training requirements and had been given special permission by you to train his physical fitness separately.

Liang Zheng's tone remained firm as he spoke, as if he still believed he had caught the cancer in the military.

Liang Zheng was even prepared to fight Chen Gang to the bitter end, even if this "connected person" was backed by Company Commander Chen Gang!

Liang Zheng would never allow any unhealthy practices or evil influences to exist in the military!

"I believe this situation could negatively impact the training atmosphere in the recruit company, so we are working to correct it."

After hearing this, Chen Gang did not immediately start cursing, but instead turned to look at Shen Yan.

"Shen Yan, were you sitting down to rest just now?"

Shen Yanli replied, "Reporting to Company Commander Chen, I have just completed a 5-kilometer run with a 15-kilogram load."

After a slow recovery walk, I'm briefly relaxing my shoulders, back, and calves.

Upon hearing the words "fifteen kilograms," Chen Gang's face immediately darkened.

Liang Zheng was originally expecting Chen Gang to berate Shen Yan for not following the training.

Unexpectedly, Chen Gang's focus was not on "sitting and resting" at all.

Chen Gang stared at Shen Yan, his tone even lower than before.

"Didn't I tell you to carry ten kilograms of weight? Who gave you permission to add more weight on your own?"

Shen Yan knew there was no way to avoid this matter, so he could only answer honestly:

"Reporting to the company commander, I judged that my physical condition allowed it, so I added five kilograms."

Chen Gang sneered on the spot.

"Just because your physical condition allows it doesn't mean you can increase the dosage without authorization!"

Training needs to be planned; you can't just add extra training whenever you think you can handle it.

Just because you're performing well now doesn't mean your body is made of iron, nor does it mean you can use yourself as training equipment to experiment randomly!

Shen Yan stood at attention without offering any explanation.

"Yes."

Liang Zheng stood to the side, his expression gradually stiffening.

He originally thought Shen Yan's claim of carrying 15 kilograms of weight for 5 kilometers was just bragging, and even suspected that it might be a pre-prepared statement by someone with connections.

When Chen Gang spoke, he didn't question whether Shen Yan had finished running.

Instead, they were scolding Shen Yan for arbitrarily increasing the weight from ten kilograms to fifteen kilograms.

What does this tell us?

This suggests that the new recruit didn't make any excuses, and that Chen Gang really did approve his solo physical training!

Liang Zheng's long string of words about "connections," "gilding," and "corrupting the military's atmosphere" is a misunderstanding.

It felt like they had suddenly turned into boomerangs, slapping their faces one after another!

His face involuntarily flushed!

"What on earth did I just do?!"

"Am I training a very hardworking recruit?"

"I've gone too far!"

After reprimanding Shen Yan, Chen Gang turned to look at Liang Zheng.

"Liang Zheng, you've just joined the unit and don't know the situation yet, I understand."

"Shen Yan wasn't slacking off. His performance in drills, housekeeping, and basic training was very high. I approved his training for physical fitness on his own."

He was sitting there just now because he was following procedure for recovery and adjustment after completing a 5-kilometer run with a 15-kilogram load; he wasn't just sitting there to pose.

Liang Zheng's face became even more embarrassed, so embarrassed that his face was almost steaming.

Chen Gang continued, "You're right to want to improve the training atmosphere."

A newly appointed trainee platoon leader who can spot problems and wants to take responsibility—that's a good thing!

Just as Liang Zheng was about to breathe a sigh of relief, Chen Gang's next sentence came down.

"But labeling someone as a crony without understanding the situation is irresponsible!"

Liang Zheng immediately stood up even straighter.

"yes!"

Chen Gang looked at him, his tone not harsh, but it made him feel even more uneasy than if he were being scolded.

"Some soldiers are sitting on the training ground, probably slacking off, while others are sitting because they have just pushed themselves to their limits and need to recover."

You've just arrived at your unit and don't know much about the situation. Observe, ask questions, and learn before making any judgments.

Don't assume you've found a model example right away, only to end up embarrassing yourself instead!

Not far away, Wei Shanjia and Ga Wa were still eavesdropping in the second class's line.

Upon hearing the last sentence, Wei Shanjia almost lost his composure.

"This new platoon leader is really unlucky. He was just assigned to his unit on his first day, and Chen Gang used him as a prime example to slap him in the face!"

Ga Wa lowered his voice, his expression very serious.

"Friend, this is what they call 'practice makes perfect,' right? They knew as soon as they arrived that Shen Yan wasn't a 'connected' person anymore, but they still need to find someone with connections. You need to be careful!"

Wei Shanjia: "..."

After being reprimanded by Chen Gang, Liang Zheng already knew in his heart that he had misjudged the situation.

But he was one of the top students in the military academy and a newly appointed platoon leader, so he was full of arrogance!

It's no surprise that he was embarrassed after Chen Gang pointed out his mistake on the spot.

More importantly, he still harbored some resentment.

It's not that I'm upset that I misunderstood Shen Yan.

Rather, they were dissatisfied that Shen Yan, a new recruit who had only been in the army for a few days, was so highly regarded by Chen Gang!

Carrying 15 kilograms of weight for 5 kilometers sounds impressive, but how well did you actually run it?

Did you barely finish the run?

Is it because Chen Gang values ​​him that he lowered the standards a bit?

Liang Zheng didn't say these words out loud, but Chen Gang could see the hint of defiance in his eyes at a glance!

Chen Gang has led troops at the grassroots level for so many years, what kind of new recruits, veterans, and cadres haven't he seen?

Liang Zheng, a newly assigned military academy officer, said "yes" but his face clearly said, "I still want to test Shen Yan!"

Chen Gang glanced at him.

"What, you don't accept it?"

Liang Zheng immediately stood up straight.

"Report: No!"

Chen Gang sneered.

"They said no, but their facial expressions said it all!"

Several class monitors nearby almost burst out laughing.

Gao Zhenhai stood not far away, feeling even happier inside.

Liang Zheng is really young; newly appointed officers are so easy to understand.

What you think in your heart is written on your face.

Unlike those veteran squad leaders, who could laugh their heads off while keeping their faces as dark as if they were about to punish someone by making them run laps.

Chen Gang looked at Liang Zheng, then at Shen Yan, and suddenly said:

"Since you're not convinced, let's have a competition."

Liang Zheng was taken aback.

"Compare?"

Chen Gang pointed to the runway.

"Didn't you think it was impossible for Shen Yan, a new recruit, to run five kilometers with a 15-kilogram load?"

You just graduated from military academy, and you were among the top students, so your physical fitness should be pretty good.

"Perfect! Let me see if you, the trainee platoon leader, really have any real skills. And let me show you that some things on the training field can't be judged by first glance!"

Liang Zheng immediately understood what Chen Gang meant.

This is both giving him a way out and testing him!

If he performs well, at least he can prove that he is not one of those intern platoon leaders who only know how to coast through their days in the company.

If he doesn't run well, then he'll have to honestly face reality!

Liang Zheng took a deep breath.

"Report, we can compare!"

Chen Gang turned to look at Shen Yan.

"Shen Yan, are you going to run the run a second time?"

Shen Yan replied, "Report, there is one more five-kilometer trip planned."

Liang Zheng looked at Shen Yan and asked, "What are we competing in?"

Shen Yan thought for a moment and then said naturally, "I'm just about to start my next 5km weighted run, how about we train together?"

Liang Zheng's heart skipped a beat.

Five kilometers carrying a load?

This really happened to be a project he was familiar with!

He achieved excellent results in the military academy graduation exam, running with a 20-kilogram load!

Although there were more training programs before I joined the unit, I never lost my physical fitness.

He was wrong to misunderstand Shen Yan earlier.

But if we can achieve good results in weighted running now.

He could show Chen Gang that he was capable too!

Liang Zheng looked at Shen Yan and silently said something to himself.

Shen Yan, it was wrong of me to misunderstand you just now.

But this time, I won't let you win!

He glanced at the fifteen kilograms of weight Shen Yan was carrying, and remembering that Shen Yan had just run five kilometers, he offered to speak:

"You've already made the trip, I won't take advantage of you!"

You're still 15 kilograms, I'll go up to 20 kilograms!

Upon hearing this, several class monitors around him raised their eyebrows.

Chen Gang also glanced at Liang Zheng again.

Shen Yan was somewhat surprised.

He originally thought that Liang Zheng would be eager to prove himself after being humiliated, but he didn't expect that this person really didn't want to take advantage of him.

I may have been reckless just now, and there may have been a misunderstanding, but I am fundamentally upright!

Shen Yan didn't dislike this kind of person, and he said:

"Platoon Leader Liang, you don't need to add that many."

Liang Zheng shook his head.

"When I graduated from military academy, I had to carry a 20-kilogram load. This weight is not considered unfair to you."

"You've already run one lap, so if I were to weigh the same as you, that would be taking advantage of you!"

After hearing this, Shen Yan's opinion of Liang Zheng changed slightly.

This person is really stubborn, but also really principled!

Liang Zheng added, "You didn't seem that tired after running, which means you're an expert in the 15kg category, right? Let's give it a try!"

Shen Yan paused for a moment.

A master of the 15-kilogram range?

This title sounds a bit strange.

Hearing this from a distance, Wei Shanjia almost burst out laughing.

"A 15-kilogram domain expert, wow, Shen Yan's starting to have his own domain now?"

Ga Wa immediately added insult to injury: "Friend, so from now on you'll be a victim of the 'ten-kilogram zone'!"

Wei Shanjia's face darkened.

"Little brat, don't force me to kick you when I'm in a good mood!"

The little boy muttered to himself, "But I was telling the truth."

Soon, the two prepared their respective loads.

Shen Yan weighs 15 kilograms.

Liang Zheng weighs 20 kilograms.

Chen Gang didn't turn this into a formal competition; he simply had the two stand at the starting line and gave them a serious reminder.

"Remember, grades first, friendship second, give it your all!"

Liang Zheng immediately replied, "Understood!"

Shen Yan nodded as well.

Chen Gang glanced at the two of them and raised his hand in greeting.

"start!"

As soon as they finished speaking, the two started running at the same time.

Liang Zheng did not rush in immediately.

This made Chen Gang nod slightly.

With a 20-kilogram load on his back, Liang Zheng controlled the swaying of his backpack well and maintained a relatively steady pace.

His breathing rhythm was clearly the result of systematic training; he wasn't a reckless man like Wei Shanjia who just charged forward on his own!

This shows that his top grades in military academy were earned through hard work and dedication!

This kid is really something!

……

Liang Zheng hadn't run for long when he realized something was wrong.

Shen Yan's running form is so perfect.

With a 15-kilogram load, his backpack barely swayed.

The angle of the forward lean was well controlled, the stride was neither too big nor too small, and there were no unnecessary movements when landing. Every step seemed to be actively conserving energy.

What's even more frightening is that although Shen Yan's breathing was heavier than usual, it wasn't by much!

This shows that his rhythm was not forced out, but rather that he had completely adapted to the current weight!

As Liang Zheng ran, his mind became increasingly complicated.

I really scolded him too early.

If this is someone with connections, then this person is really too corrupt!

Even if he really has connections, being able to run with a 15-kilogram load like that is definitely not a slacker!

Liang Zheng's prejudice against powerful people with connections isn't that strong!

In Liang Zheng's eyes, as long as he gets good grades and doesn't hold everyone back, he's a good soldier!

Shen Yan didn't pay attention to Liang Zheng.

He had already run 15 kilograms and 5 kilometers once, and this was his second run. Naturally, his physical exertion was more noticeable than before.

However, even after the system feedback appeared, he continued to enjoy the improvements brought about by weighted running.

[Host detected conducting second round of 5km training with a 15kg weight!]

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

[Lower limb fatigue recognition ability is improving!]

[Continue introducing knowledge on the treatment of sprains and bruises!]

[The ability to diagnose ankle sprains, knee impact injuries, and shoulder and back load injuries is further improving! (Already partially achieved!)]

As Shen Yan ran, he digested the knowledge imported by the system.

This feedback is significantly closer to the actual injuries sustained on the training field.

The most common injuries from running with weights include ankle sprains, knee overload, calf muscle strains, shoulder and back compression injuries, and wrist, elbow, and shoulder joint impact injuries caused by the inertia of the backpack when falling.

Falls, especially when carrying weight, are often more serious than falls during normal running.

Because the backpack will continue to press the body down, the impact on the arms will be amplified when a person instinctively braces themselves on the ground.

It can easily cause dislocation or even fracture!

……

For the first three kilometers, both of them ran very steadily.

Liang Zheng was one of the top students in the military academy, so carrying 20 kilograms of weight was not an unfamiliar task for him.

Even though Shen Yan's rhythm was very steady, he always maintained a similar position.

Chen Gang looked at the two of them, and a hint of satisfaction gradually appeared in his eyes.

Liang Zheng is no mere figurehead, and Shen Yan is no ordinary recruit!

His 15 kilograms weren't something he forced; he genuinely could withstand it!

It seems that Shen Yan has a very deep understanding of his own body!

Shen Yan and Liang Zheng.

A newly appointed platoon leader in training, and a new recruit who had only been in the army for a few days.

To be able to run with this kind of quality during a weighted run is quite remarkable, even in basic training!

……

After the fourth kilometer, the gap began to appear little by little.

Liang Zheng was carrying 20 kilograms.

Shen Yan carried 15 kilograms.

Liang Zheng originally thought that even if he weighed five kilograms more, he could still hold Shen Yan down.

After all, I had trained at the military academy for more than a year, so my physical fitness was already there.

The problem is that even after Shen Yan reached four kilometers, his cadence was still gradually increasing!

Liang Zheng's breathing became heavy, and his shoulders and back began to feel sluggish.

With a load of 20 kilograms, every landing is more strenuous than with a load of 15 kilograms!

Especially towards the end of the race, the weight of the backpack seems to get heavier and heavier, and every subtle movement of the body is magnified.

He finally realized that this recruit was truly outrageous!

I've been training in weighted running for over a year, and I still haven't been able to pull him apart!

And now he's even going to overtake us?

Liang Zheng's resentment was completely ignited.

No.

He absolutely cannot lose!

This was his first battle after joining the unit!

If he loses this, then his attempt to establish authority as an intern platoon leader today will truly become a laughing stock for the entire company!

As they entered the final two hundred meters, Shen Yan began to accelerate.

When Liang Zheng saw Shen Yan start to distance himself, he clenched his teeth tightly.

He sped up too!

The two rushed forward almost side by side.

The new recruits on the second platoon's side all became nervous watching.

Wei Shanjia's eyes lit up.

"This new platoon leader is something else."

Ga Wa nodded earnestly.

"Friend, a platoon leader isn't someone like you, a big beast who only knows how to brute force!"

Wei Shanjia said somewhat unconvinced.

"So what if I went all out? I didn't lose to Shen Yan even if I went all out, but this new platoon leader is going to lose!"

Chen Gang realized it too!

Liang Zheng is rushing too fast right now.

A 20-kilogram load isn't like running 100 meters empty-handed. In the final stage, you forcefully increase your stride frequency. If you can still maintain your center of gravity and rhythm, that's called explosive power!

If you can't control it, then you're risking your life!

Shen Yan also noticed the change in Liang Zheng's gait.

He didn't immediately accelerate to overtake Liang Zheng again, but maintained his own pace, while his eyes were fixed on Liang Zheng's feet.

Sure enough, in the last 100 meters, Liang Zheng relied on the explosive power he had honed at military school to gain a half-body lead over Shen Yan.

He had only one thought in his mind.

We can't lose to greenhorns!

Liang Zheng suddenly quickened his pace, trying to maintain his half-body advantage until the finish line.

But just as he was about to land, his left and right legs, in their haste to accelerate, lost their rhythm, and his center of gravity suddenly shifted forward.

Liang Zheng inwardly cried out, "This is bad!"

But by then it was too late!

With the 20-kilogram weight and the momentum of his sprint, he fell straight forward.

He instinctively reached out to brace himself.

The impact under load is much greater than usual.

As soon as his arm braced against the ground, a sharp pain shot through his left shoulder, turning his face instantly pale.

Liang Zheng fell to the ground, his backpack pressing down on him, and cold sweat immediately broke out on his forehead.

The training ground fell silent almost instantly.

Chen Gang immediately shouted, "Stop!"

Shen Yan also stopped his sprint to the finish line the moment Liang Zheng fell, and turned around and rushed back.

Instead of immediately reaching out to help him up, he first squatted down next to Liang Zheng and quickly observed Liang Zheng's posture after falling, the position of his left shoulder, and the condition of his arm.

Liang Zheng gritted his teeth, clearly afraid to move his left arm, and the pain near his shoulder joint was very obvious.

Shen Yan glanced at it and had already formed a preliminary judgment in his mind.

There is a high possibility of a dislocation of the left shoulder joint!

We need to investigate other areas thoroughly as well!

This left Shen Yan speechless!

Good guy.

I just learned about traditional Chinese medicine bone setting this morning, and I was doing a run just now, learning about sprains and bruises.

This is where it comes in handy?