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

The air in Class Two's dormitory froze the moment Wei Shanjia shouted those words.

Shen Yan was still gnawing on half a pack of chicken feet, while Ga Wa had some instant noodle seasoning stuck to his lips.

Gao Zhenhai had just taken a sip of the sweetened water when he squeezed the bottle so hard that he almost crushed it!

Everyone in Class Two looked at Wei Shanjia with an almost desperate expression.

This guy is really fearless!

Class Two had just been punished by Chen Gang with a five-kilometer run because of the nickname "Gundam." They had barely finished the run and hadn't even had time to make cold noodles to eat.

As a result, the person in question appeared at the door carrying bedding, and Wei Shanjia immediately said, "Gundam has come to take revenge?"

This is more than just being careless!

This is like someone enlisting with their mouth before their brain, and even participating in the 100-meter sprint alone!

Gao Zhenhai's face visibly darkened.

If it weren't for Liang Zheng standing at the door.

He could absolutely kick Wei Shanjia from the Class 2 dormitory all the way to the playground right now!

Liang Zheng stood outside the door, carrying a quilt on his shoulder, a toiletries bag in his hand, and his face still had some instant noodle water on it.

He was stunned for a moment, clearly not understanding what Wei Shanjia meant by those words.

"Gundam?"

Liang Zheng looked down at himself, then at Wei Shanjia, a hint of confusion on his face.

Everyone in Class Two felt a sudden jolt of fear.

It’s over.

The person in question started asking follow-up questions!

Shen Yan silently put down the chicken feet in his hand, his mind already beginning to ponder.

If Liang Zheng asks, "What does 'Gundam' mean?", how should you brush off that question?

Ga Wa's lips moved, clearly he was about to blurt out something.

Wei Shanjia reacted very quickly, immediately using his free hand to cover the child's mouth.

At the same time, he held the instant noodle cup to his mouth, as if that would stop the second five-kilometer run by Class Two tonight.

To everyone's surprise, Liang Zheng was not angry.

He simply raised his hand to wipe the instant noodle water off his face, and the confusion on his face slowly turned into a thoughtful expression.

During the day in the cafeteria, he did vaguely hear someone shout the word "Gundam".

He had just returned from training with an injury, his shoulder was still sore, and he was embarrassed, so he didn't have time to think about it carefully.

Now that Wei Shanjia called it out to his face, he finally confirmed that this word must have become his nickname.

Liang Zheng was silent for a few seconds, then actually smiled.

"You call me Gundam?"

Wei Shanjia stood frozen at the doorway, holding a bucket of instant noodles, unsure whether to nod or shake his head.

Although he usually speaks very quickly, he can occasionally muster the will to survive.

Unfortunately, Gao Zhenhai's actions were faster than his will to survive.

The next second, Lao Gao kicked out.

He kicked Wei Shanjia directly in the buttocks, causing Wei Shanjia to stumble forward a step from inside the door.

"You lousy idiot, you haven't run enough kilometers, have you?"

Gao Zhenhai gritted his teeth and muttered, "Stop shouting! Apologize to the platoon leader right now!"

When Wei Shanjia was kicked out, his first reaction was not to cover his buttocks, but to hold onto the lid of the instant noodle bucket with both hands.

He flew out and lay down on the corridor, managing to keep the instant noodles steady with an incredibly strong sense of body control, preventing the precious noodle soup from spilling.

After regaining his footing, Wei Shanjia first looked down at the instant noodle container.

After confirming that the soup hadn't spilled, he slowly got up from the ground.

Shen Yan watched this scene with mixed feelings.

If this guy used the same energy he put into protecting instant noodle soup to control his eating, the second shift wouldn't have had to run those five kilometers tonight!

Wei Shanjia, holding the instant noodles, quickly stood up straight and said to Liang Zheng:

"Liang Pai, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have given you a nickname, and I shouldn't have called you that!"

Liang Zheng didn't seem to care much, and instead said with a smile, "It's okay, I quite like this nickname."

The dormitory of Class Two fell silent once again.

Everyone was stunned.

Liang Zheng continued, "Gundam, I know, it's pretty powerful!"

If you think I'm as muscular as a Gundam, then this nickname isn't so bad!

He then added quite seriously:

"I want to train until I'm as strong as a Gundam someday!"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone in Class Two looked at each other, their expressions becoming extremely subtle.

Good guy!

Liang Pai didn't know!

He had absolutely no idea!

This Gundam is not that Gundam!

The "Gundam" they mentioned wasn't a compliment to its powerful mecha-like design.

Instead, it's a brand new version that has evolved from "assembling Gundam", "on-site repair", and "shoulder click click click"!

But who dares to explain now?

Whoever tries to explain will be the number one martyr of Class Two tonight!

With Wei Shanjia covering his mouth, Ga Wa's eyes were wide open, clearly he was about to suffer internal injuries from holding it in.

While covering the child's mouth, Wei Shanjia drank the instant noodle soup, silencing his own urges, his eyes filled with unwavering determination.

Tonight, both his and Ga Wa's mouths must be sealed shut!

If they're released again, no one can save Class Two!

Shen Yan lowered his head silently, pretending that he knew nothing.

Gao Zhenhai breathed a long sigh of relief.

Fortunately.

Liang Zheng misunderstood.

These days, misunderstandings aren't always a bad thing; at least it can save Class Two from running one less five kilometers.

Liang Zheng was unaware of just how complex the expressions on the faces of the people in the room were.

He shifted the blankets over his shoulders and said earnestly:

"My name is Liang Zheng, and I'm your new platoon leader."

At this point, he glanced at the students in Class Two, his tone becoming more formal.

"In order to avoid special treatment and to familiarize myself with the new recruit training as soon as possible."

I've already applied to the company to live and eat with you all and participate in training together!

"The company commander said there's a spare bed in our second platoon, so I'm reporting to the second platoon tonight!"

After he said that, the expressions of the students in Class Two finally became much more serious.

Although Liang Zheng had been exposed as a traitor during the day, and it was the kind of traitorous incident that spread throughout the recruit company, he was probably the only one unaware of it...

But he was, after all, a new platoon leader!

More importantly, he volunteered to eat, live, and train with the new recruits.

This shows that he is not the kind of cadre who only wants to put on airs, but a good comrade-in-arms who is willing to endure hardships together!

This made the guys in Class Two who had given him that nickname feel even more guilty.

Gao Zhenhai immediately realized what was happening and said in a deep voice:

"Stop eating, everyone! Come on, let's clap!"

Welcome, Liang Pai!

The students in Class Two quickly applauded.

The applause was quite uniform, but it was mixed with the sound of Wei Shanjia swallowing instant noodle soup, which made it sound a bit less serious.

Gao Zhenhai turned his head and glared at Wei Shanjia.

After the welcome was given, the atmosphere in the dormitory finally eased a little.

Gao Zhenhai glanced at the two large bags that Shen Yan had brought back and took out a bucket of instant noodles from them.

He then grabbed a few chicken feet and handed them to Liang Zheng.

"Liang Pai, you've come at just the right time."

"Our class just finished extra practice tonight, and Shen Yan brought back some food from the mess hall. Let's all have a snack together!"

Liang Zheng looked at the bucket of instant noodles and chicken feet with a puzzled expression.

"Didn't you eat enough for dinner?"

Everyone in Class Two lowered their heads at the same time.

This question cannot be answered.

They weren't hungry.

They couldn't very well tell Liang Zheng in front of him that they had been punished by Chen Gang with a five-kilometer run because they gave him a nickname.

I was hungry again after running!

Ga Wa opened his mouth, clearly wanting to explain in Cantonese.

Wei Shanjia reacted quickly, covering the child's mouth with one hand and his own mouth with the other.

He frantically gestured to Gawa with his eyes.

Don't say it!

You don't speak, and I won't speak either!

If we don't keep our mouths shut, it'll be a "natural disaster"!

Watching this scene from the side, Shen Yan suddenly felt that Wei Shanjia had finally evolved a bit of survival instinct.

Although it's not much, it's enough for now.

Looking at the strange reactions of the students in Class Two, Liang Zheng vaguely felt that things were not so simple.

But since he had just arrived at Class Two, he couldn't let himself seem out of place.

So he took the instant noodles and chicken feet, nodded and said, "Okay, I'll eat some with you guys too."

However, Liang Zheng had just returned from the military hospital.

After the examination, he had already eaten there, and he had eaten quite a lot.

It would be quite difficult for him to eat another bucket of cold instant noodles now.

But the words have already been spoken.

He just said that he wants to eat, live, and train with the new recruits.

It wouldn't do for him, the platoon leader, to just stand by and watch while everyone in the second platoon is eating, would it?

That would be so antisocial!

Liang Zheng had no choice but to bite the bullet and soak half a bucket of cold water noodles.

After taking the first bite, his expression remained relatively calm.

On the third bite, his movements noticeably slowed down.

When Liang Zheng had eaten half a bucket of instant noodles, he looked at the remaining noodles and fell silent.

If this thing were soaked in hot water, he might be able to eat a few more bites.

When you soak noodles in cold water, not only is the center of the noodles hard, but the soup also doesn't dissolve properly.

Liang Zheng stared at the people from Class Two with a puzzled look on his face. You guys are really awesome, you can even show off this thing so well!

But food cannot be wasted in the military.

As Liang Zheng looked at the remaining half-bucket of instant noodles, wondering whether he should force himself to finish it, Wei Shanjia's eyes lit up.

He approached her proactively, his tone so sincere it sounded like he was applying for an important task.

"Liang Pai, if you can't finish it, you can give it to me."

"I'm not full yet."

Liang Zheng looked at Wei Shanjia.

Wei Shanjia's expression was sincere, and his eyes were genuine; he didn't seem polite or modest at all.

He really wasn't full yet.

Liang Zheng paused for a moment, then smiled.

This soldier is quite perceptive; he's just what he wants!

He looks like a good soldier!

Liang Zheng handed over the remaining half-bucket of instant noodles.

"Okay, then you eat it. We can't waste food!"

Wei Shanjia immediately took it.

"Thank you, Liang Pai!"

After he finished speaking, he lowered his head and devoured the rest of the instant noodles in a few bites.

Looking at the speed at which he ate, Liang Zheng couldn't help but nod in approval.

This recruit should be physically strong; I'll have a chance to test my physical abilities against him one-on-one!

After finishing our meal, it was getting closer and closer to lights out.

Gao Zhenhai arranged for everyone to help Liang Zheng make his bed.

The empty bed in Class Two had been vacant for a long time, but now that Liang Zheng has moved in temporarily, it's perfect timing.

Liang Zheng originally wanted to do it himself, but his left shoulder had only recently been repositioned, so his movements were indeed not very convenient.

Shen Yan stepped forward to help him tidy up the bedding, and reminded him in the process:

"Liang Pai, don't exert any force on your left shoulder these next few days, especially when raising your arm, twisting, or suddenly exerting force. Also, don't put pressure on it while sleeping at night."

Liang Zheng nodded.

"Don't worry, I've got it."

Ga Wa also went over to help arrange the toiletries bags, whispering as she did so:

"Platoon Leader Liang, don't worry about staying here. Some people in our second platoon are a bit more talkative than they are walkers, but they're still pretty good people!"

Upon hearing this, Wei Shanjia immediately glared at him.

"Are you praising Class Two, or are you reporting us?"

Ga Wa thought for a moment and said very seriously, "Friends, we should all have a little bit of that."

Wei Shanjia immediately shut up.

This person really doesn't even spare himself!

As Liang Zheng watched the students from Class Two help him make his bed, his impression of the class improved even more.

This class is really interesting!

Lights out soon followed.

The second group trained all day and were punished with a five-kilometer run. They also had instant noodles in cold water as a snack, which made them feel a bit dizzy.

So soon after they lay down, the dormitory gradually quieted down.

Before going to bed, Wei Shanjia muttered to himself, "Even instant noodles in cold water taste pretty good."

The little boy mumbled incoherently, "Friend, when you're hungry, even a stinky shoe insole tastes good with some cumin sprinkled on it!"

Gao Zhenhai lowered his voice and cursed, "Shut up and go to sleep."

The dormitory is finally completely quiet.

Liang Zheng lay on his new bed, his left shoulder still a little uncomfortable, but the examination results showed that there was no major problem, and he just needed to take care of it in the short term.

He stared at the dark ceiling, beginning to plan for the next day.

He is the new platoon leader.

Since you've already applied to live and eat with the new recruits, you can't just move in and pretend!

Tomorrow morning, he plans to wake up twenty minutes early, following the biological clock he developed during his military academy!

Quickly tidy up the room and set an example for the new recruits in the second platoon with your actions!

Thinking of this, Liang Zheng quickly closed his eyes.

He felt that he could set a platoon leader standard for the second squad the next day in terms of getting up early and housekeeping.

The next morning.

The reveille hasn't sounded yet.

Shen Yan woke up naturally as usual.

His biological clock is now very stable, and he can wake up at a fixed time with almost no external reminders.

He didn't rush to make a sound, but instead quietly got up and quickly tidied up his room.

Everything was arranged according to the standard, and the movements were light and quick, without disturbing too many people.

After finishing tidying up, Shen Yan looked at Wei Shanjia and Ga Wa.

Although these two ate quite a lot last night, he had already put them into an extra training session.

Shen Yan patted Wei Shanjia on the shoulder first.

Wei Shanjia opened his eyes groggily, his first reaction was to turn over and continue sleeping, but when he saw that Shen Yan was already dressed, he was immediately jolted awake.

"Holy crap, you're sneaking in another kickback?"

Shen Yan lowered his voice and said, "Keep your voice down, are you going or not?"

Wei Shanjia gritted his teeth and sat up.

"go!"

"If I don't go, and you've improved even further by the time I wake up, how am I supposed to live?"

Shen Yan patted the little boy again.

Ga Wa opened his eyes, paused for two seconds, and then sat up as if resigned to his fate.

"Friend, your biological clock is even more accurate than the lead sheep in the pen! If the lead sheep moves, none of the other sheep can sleep!"

As Wei Shanjia put on his clothes, he said:

"Stop talking nonsense and get up! If Shen Yan goes out to practice and comes back, we'll just be background figures again!"

Ga Wa sighed, but quickly began tidying up the house.

All three moved very quietly.

After tidying up his own belongings, Shen Yan checked Wei Shanjia and Ga Wa's beds again to make sure there were no obvious problems before quietly leaving the dormitory with the two of them.

The playground was still shrouded in a hazy gray sky in the early morning.

There was no assembly call, no squad leader urging them on, and no chaotic footsteps from the new recruits.

The three of them arranged their own training.

Shen Yan continued to train his upper body strength, still not pursuing speed in his push-up movements.

Instead, focus on controlling the angles of the scapula, core, and elbows, ensuring each movement is executed precisely, thus training more muscle groups throughout the body.

Wei Shanjia and Ga Wa stood aside and continued practicing basic formations.

They all knew that if they wanted to follow Shen Yan to higher-intensity training, they had to improve their basic skills first.

Wei Shanjia was still muttering to himself:

"I graduated from a prestigious sports academy, and now I'm tortured by standing at attention, standing at ease, and turning right every day. It's really unbearable!"

While adjusting the angle of his toes, Ga Wa delivered the finishing blow:

"Hey friend, don't complain. Sheep don't walk in a straight line, and the people who herd sheep find it tiring!"

You can now walk in a straight line without stepping on my feet, which means you've made great progress!

Wei Shanjia turned to look at him.

Are you praising me or insulting me?

Ga Wa thought about it.

"You should be encouraged!"

Wei Shanjia was so angry that he almost turned in the wrong direction.

Meanwhile, in the dormitory.

Liang Zheng woke up according to the biological clock he had developed during his military academy years.

The moment he opened his eyes, he felt quite satisfied.

Waking up 20 minutes earlier than regular recruits—that's the self-discipline trained in military academy!

He planned to quickly tidy up his belongings after getting up, so that the new recruits in the second platoon could see the standards of a platoon leader.

As soon as he sat up, he realized something was wrong.

Three people are missing from the dormitory.

Shen Yan wasn't there, big guy Wei Shanjia wasn't there, and even that local soldier kid wasn't there!

Liang Zheng was stunned for a few seconds. His first reaction was not that they should go for extra practice.

Instead, I thought of the cold instant noodles, chicken feet, sweet soup, and braised pig's trotters from last night.

His expression became subtle.

Could it be that these three ate too many different things last night and all got diarrhea?

Especially Wei Shanjia.

That guy ate at least three buckets of cold instant noodles last night, and even took over the remaining half bucket.

Liang Zheng wouldn't be surprised at all if he really got an upset stomach.

Thinking of this, Liang Zheng quickly got up and went to the bathroom to wash up and check on the situation.

He went to the bathroom, squeezed toothpaste, and subconsciously glanced out the window.

The next second, he froze.

On the playground in the early morning, before the sky had fully brightened, three figures were already training.

One of them was lying on the ground doing push-ups, his movements were standard and his rhythm was steady; it was Shen Yan.

The other two stood to the side practicing their formation.

Upon seeing this, Liang Zheng even stopped brushing his toothbrush at his lips.

He was thinking before going to bed last night that he would get up 20 minutes earlier the next day to set an example for the new recruits.

When he opened his eyes, he found that his real role model was already practicing on the playground!

And they were just three new recruits!

Standing by the bathroom window, Liang Zheng looked at the three figures on the parade ground, his mentality suffering a heavy blow from the recruit training camp!

He couldn't help but mutter a curse under his breath.

Holy crap.

"How can you three new recruits be even more stubborn than me?"

"Is there any justice left in this world?"