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

The military jeep sped along the highway.

The roar of the engine kept coming from the front of the car, but the interior was eerily quiet.

Chen Gang gripped the steering wheel with both hands, his eyes fixed on the road ahead, his face as black as if it had been smeared with soot.

The instructor, Yang Wenjun, sitting in the passenger seat, also looked serious.

Seeing the company commander and political instructor's posture, Gao Zhenhai and Liang Zheng in the back row dared not utter a word!

They still don't know what exactly happened between Shen Yan and Ga Wa.

The only thing we know is that the two new recruits are currently at the Public Security Bureau.

Furthermore, it involved a serious public security incident, and even the deputy director of the Public Security Bureau personally contacted the military!

Just putting those words together is enough to make the blood pressure of everyone in the car spike.

Chen Gang remained silent for a long time, but finally couldn't help turning his head to look at Yang Wenjun beside him.

"Old Yang, could we not report this to the regiment yet?"

Upon hearing this, Yang Wenjun turned and glanced at him helplessly.

What do you think?

Chen Gang gritted his teeth and continued:

"The specifics of the matter are still unclear. If it's just a misunderstanding, it would be really bad if we leaked the information to the regiment."

"Shen Yan's third-class merit award for saving his comrade a few days ago has not yet been approved."

Ga Wa usually performs well in training, but today, the two of them were on leave from camp and ended up in the police station because of a serious public order incident.

If this news gets back to the regiment, regardless of whether there are any problems in the end, everyone's first reaction will be that there are loopholes in the management of our recruit company.

After listening, Yang Wenjun leaned back in his chair and sighed.

"Let's go check the situation first. If it's just a misunderstanding, or the matter isn't as serious as we think, we can bring the person back and then handle it internally according to the actual situation."

"But if the two of them really cause a big problem and have a bad impact, then it won't be a question of whether you want to report it or not."

Chen Gang's face turned even uglier.

Seeing Chen Gang's restless state, Yang Wenjun couldn't help but say:

"I warned you long ago that you've been spoiling Shen Yan a bit too much."

Chen Gang remained silent.

Yang Wenjun continued his criticism:

"On normal days off, new recruits are not allowed to go out. At most, they can make phone calls, do laundry, and tidy up their belongings in the camp."

"And you, first you gave him special permission to go out of camp with the mess hall's purchasing truck, then you let him go to the city on his own for a day!"

"You said he wanted to buy medical books, and you thought the child was self-disciplined and wouldn't cause trouble, so you let him out without worry."

Now that he's in the police station, you're worried?

Chen Gang remained silent; he did indeed seem to be in the wrong.

But who could have imagined that Shen Yan going out to buy a medical book would end up getting himself arrested by the police?

Gao Zhenhai, sitting in the back row, felt equally uncomfortable listening to the conversation between the two officials.

As the squad leader of the second squad, Shen Yan and Ga Wa were both his soldiers.

If these two really cause serious problems outside, he, as the class monitor, will definitely not be able to escape responsibility.

At the very least, a thorough self-examination is inevitable.

Liang Zheng, standing next to him, had even more complicated feelings.

He had only been in the second platoon for a few days when his military life seemed to have been accelerated.

First, they tried to educate Shen Yan as a person with connections, but they were proven wrong.

He got ripped apart while fighting two new recruits, which almost made him depressed.

Just when I had finally gotten used to the rhythm of life in the second squad, two of my new recruits, who had just left on leave, ended up in the police station!

If things go wrong, it could embellish your resume.

Liang Zheng looked up at the roof of the car helplessly. Why was his life in the company so unsatisfactory?

……

The military jeep sped along for two hours before finally entering the city and stopping in front of the police station.

After the vehicle came to a complete stop, Chen Gang was the first to push open the door and get out.

Yang Wenjun, Gao Zhenhai, and Liang Zheng also came down. The group straightened their uniforms and headed straight for the gatekeeper.

Upon seeing the military vehicle and the military personnel, the gatekeeper immediately approached to inquire.

Chen Gang explained his purpose:

"We are from the military, here to pick up two active-duty soldiers who are cooperating with the investigation. One is named Shen Yan, and the other is named Ga Wa."

The security guard told them to wait a moment and picked up the phone to inform the others inside.

Not long after, the gatekeeper signaled that they could go in.

As Chen Gang and his men entered the police station compound, they saw a middle-aged man in a police uniform walking out of the office building.

The man was in his forties, with a square face and a tall, upright posture.

He still walks with his back straight, and even though he has been out of the military for many years, he still retains a very obvious military habit!

Chen Gang didn't recognize him at first.

But as the other person took a few steps closer, Chen Gang stared at that familiar face and suddenly stopped.

"The old squad leader?"

Zhou Weiguo was also stunned.

He stared at Chen Gang for a few seconds, and his originally serious face quickly showed surprise.

"Xiao Chen?"

Once Chen Gang confirmed that he hadn't made a mistake, the tension on his face immediately eased, and he quickly stepped forward to shake Zhou Weiguo's hand.

"It really is you, old squad leader!"

"You've changed so much over the years! I almost didn't recognize you!"

Zhou Weiguo laughed and patted Chen Gang on the shoulder twice.

"You've changed quite a bit, kid. When you first joined the army, you were as skinny as a telephone pole, but now you're much stronger, and you even have military ranks on your shoulders!"

"Not bad, they've all become cadres!"

Yang Wenjun, Gao Zhenhai, and Liang Zheng, who were standing at the back, were all somewhat surprised to hear the way the two addressed each other.

No one expected that Chen Gang would know the deputy director of the Public Security Bureau, and it seems that their relationship is quite special!

When Chen Gang enlisted, Zhou Weiguo was his squad leader in basic training!

Later, Zhou Weiguo retired from the army and changed careers, and the two gradually lost contact.

I never imagined that after so many years, we would meet again at the police station in this way!

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Chen Gang couldn't help but glance at the police rank insignia on Zhou Weiguo's shoulder.

"Wow, that's impressive, old squad leader! He's even become a bureau chief!"

Zhou Weiguo smiled and waved his hand.

"What bureau chief? He's just a deputy, someone who does the work!"

Chen Gang smiled ingratiatingly, but inwardly he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief; it was good to have someone he knew!

He never intended to use this relationship to give Shen Yan and Ga Wa any special treatment, nor did he intend to suppress the mistakes they had actually made.

But Zhou Weiguo was, after all, his former class monitor. At the very least, he could get the facts straight and avoid further misunderstandings due to communication problems.

If what Shen Yan and Ga Wa did wasn't serious.

I can bring the person back to the unit first, and then deal with them seriously according to military discipline.

But after the initial pleasantries were over, Chen Gang's smile gradually turned somewhat awkward.

He hesitated for a long time, unsure of how to begin.

When I was in the army, if I made a mistake, my old sergeant would take me back to educate me.

Now that he's a company-level officer, he has to go to the police station where his old squad leader works to plead for the release of two new recruits.

This is a bit embarrassing no matter how you look at it!

But no matter how embarrassing it was, he had to speak up, since he was Shen Yan and Ga Wa's subordinate.

He has to take full responsibility for the two new recruits who got into trouble outside!

Chen Gang took a deep breath, just about to admit his mistake, when Zhou Weiguo asked with a smile:

"You're here to pick someone up, right?"

Chen Gang paused for a moment, then nodded.

"right."

Zhou Weiguo continued, "Shen Yan and Ga Wa, were they your soldiers?"

Chen Gang blushed slightly.

"These are the new recruits I'm in charge of. The main responsibility for today's incident actually lies with me. I failed to train them properly and violated the rules..."

Before he could finish speaking, Zhou Weiguo reached out and patted him on the shoulder.

"You've really commanded some excellent soldiers!"

"You have the same style I had when I mentored you!"

"I was just wondering who trained these two excellent recruits, turns out it was you!"

Chen Gang's words caught in his throat.

He stared blankly at Zhou Weiguo, his mind unable to process what was happening for a moment.

What the hell?

A good soldier?

Does he have the same demeanor as the old squad leader who led him back in the day?

Was the old squad leader praising him or mocking him?

But Zhou Weiguo's smile looked genuine no matter how you looked at it, and he didn't seem to be being sarcastic at all.

Could it be that the police have changed their methods of criticism and education?

Should we start by praising them a couple of times to prepare the "family members" mentally?

And then I'll give you a critical hit?

Chen Gang couldn't understand it more and more.

But instructor Yang Wenjun reacted much faster than him!

From Zhou Weiguo's tone and expression, he could clearly tell that the situation seemed to be different from what Zhao Mancang had relayed.

Zhao Mancang said on the phone that Shen Yan and Ga Wa had been arrested by the Public Security Bureau and were involved in a serious public security incident.

But when Zhou Weiguo mentions the two now, his tone is full of appreciation and satisfaction, showing no sign of looking down on the troublemakers.

This isn't right!

Yang Wenjun stepped forward to salute and introduced himself:

"Hello, Deputy Director Zhou, I am Yang Wenjun, the political instructor of the recruit training company."

Zhou Weiguo shook hands with him.

Yang Wenjun then asked:

"The call we received was quite urgent. All we knew was that Shen Yan and Ga Wa were involved in a serious public security incident, but we didn't know the specifics."

"May I ask what they did wrong?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Weiguo was taken aback at first, then burst out laughing.

"Are you sure you haven't misunderstood?"

"These two new recruits didn't commit any crimes. They did our public security organs a great favor today and made a great contribution!"

When this gets back to the unit, you should at least award these two new recruits a second-class merit!

Upon hearing this, Chen Gang, Yang Wenjun, Gao Zhenhai, and Liang Zheng all froze on the spot.

Did they do the police a huge favor?

Did you perform a great service?

Second-class merit?

This is completely different from what they imagined on the way.

They had considered the worst possible outcome along the way.

Chen Gang had even mentally planned out the order: first, he would report to the regimental commander; then, he would write a self-criticism; and finally, he would accept the organization's disciplinary action.

As it turns out, Zhou Weiguo is telling them that Shen Yan and Ga Wa didn't come to the Public Security Bureau to receive punishment, but to wait for praise.

After Chen Gang realized what was happening, he immediately cursed Zhao Mancang in his mind!

You, Zhao Mancang!

What scary things did you say on the phone?

He was arrested by the Public Security Bureau, which involves a serious public security incident. The deputy director personally requested that the military leadership be notified!

In reality, the two recruits actually helped the public security authorities and made meritorious contributions.

How did this guy manage to turn "acting bravely for a just cause" into "causing serious trouble" in just a few minutes?

I must go back and talk to him!

Give him a good promotion!

However, Chen Gang has no time to go back and deal with Zhao Mancang right now.

His initial shock quickly turned to delight, and he hurriedly asked:

"Sergeant, what exactly happened?"

Zhou Weiguo led a few people into the police station building, while giving a brief account of what had happened at the amusement park.

"Three masked assailants carrying long knives attacked innocent people in the amusement park, and several people have been injured."

"Shen Yan and Ga Wa were in the amusement park at the time. They remained calm and did not rush up to fight the criminals empty-handed. Instead, they immediately called the police and guided the crowd to evacuate."

"When one of the assailants was about to attack a four- or five-year-old boy, Shen Yan, from dozens of meters away, used a rock to knock the assailant down and save the child."

Chen Gang and the others slowed their pace simultaneously.

Zhou Weiguo continued:

"The two assailants behind him inhaled an unidentified powder that appeared to be drug D, and became extremely agitated, continuing to chase the two men with knives."

"That kid Ga Wa is no pushover either. He used a pebble to hit the assailant's knife-wielding hand, knee, back of the leg, and ankle repeatedly, rendering him unable to continue attacking the crowd."

"One of the assailants even threw a knife at Shen Yan and the little boy, but Ga Wa used a stone to deflect the knife in mid-air."

"Finally, taking advantage of the assailant losing his weapon, Shen Yan used joint locks to subdue him at close range!"

"If they hadn't held off those three thugs, the casualties at the amusement park today would definitely have continued to rise!"

"Xiao Chen, your two new recruits are really something else. They're brave, very rational, and they even know how to protect themselves and the crowd in dangerous situations!"

The soldiers you lead are really capable!

After hearing the two men's glorious deeds, Chen Gang and the other three had incredibly interesting expressions on their faces!

A knife-wielding assailant injured several people and is suspected of involvement in organized crime.

Shen Yan also risked his life to save a child and subdue three thugs in the process?

Are these two Supermen?

Is this something a new recruit who has only been in the army for a week can do?

To be honest, even if Chen Gang were in charge, he might not do as well as Shen Yan and the other two!

Based on this plot and its social impact, as long as the subsequent materials are verified to be complete, it is acceptable.

It's not entirely impossible to win a second-class merit award!

A huge surprise fell right on the four of them!

However, Chen Gang quickly recovered from his huge surprise!

His first reaction, however, was not to acknowledge the credit, but to immediately ask:

"Are they both alright?"

Zhou Weiguo shook his head, then exclaimed in admiration.

"These two lads are very shrewd; they never directly confronted the knife-wielding thugs from beginning to end."

The assailants chased them, so they ran. When the assailants tried to turn back and harm the crowd, they threw stones at them, then continued leading the people to an open area.

Hearing that neither of them was injured, Chen Gang's heart, which had been hanging in suspense the whole way, finally settled down.

Yang Wenjun, Gao Zhenhai, and Liang Zheng also looked visibly more relaxed.

At this point, Zhou Weiguo couldn't help but sigh again:

"But those two soldiers' throwing talent is truly outrageous!"

"Based on the on-site surveillance and traces, we have made a preliminary calculation that Shen Yan's first move was made from a distance of at least 60 or 70 meters!"

He precisely struck the assailant on the back of the head with a stone, preventing him from harming the child!

"Gawa is even more outrageous; he can hit almost any moving target he points at."

Even after throwing the knife, he still managed to deflect it with a rock halfway through the air!

Zhou Weiguo looked at Chen Gang, his face showing a hint of excitement at discovering a promising talent.

"That kid, Ga Wa, will definitely have a lot of talent if he trains in shooting!"

"As for Shen Yan, he should be quite skilled at throwing grenades too!"

"By the way, did you have him practice formally?"

"Practice hard, and you might break your company's grenade throwing record!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Gang couldn't suppress a smile.

They can break more than just their company's record.

This kid went to the communications company a couple of days ago and kicked up their grenade throwing test range!

Standing, kneeling, and lying down postures are all number one!

The prone position also broke the communications company's historical record!

Chen was just about to tell the story and let the old sergeant see how fierce the soldiers he had trained were.

Before he could even speak, he caught a glimpse of Liang Zheng standing beside him out of the corner of his eye.

Liang Zheng was tilting his head slightly, his ears almost standing up.

Chen Gang immediately swallowed back the words that were already on the tip of his tongue.

I can't say.

You absolutely mustn't tell!

Liang Zheng had just recovered from the huge blow.

If he knew now that Shen Yan had just visited the communications unit and casually broken their bomb-throwing record, he would be in trouble.

When I get back tonight, I'll probably have to hug my blanket and rethink my military career.

Chen Gang could only try his best to make his tone sound as casual as possible.

"Shen Yan has some training, and his performance is acceptable!"

Zhou Weiguo nodded, without giving it much thought.

Liang Zheng also did not notice anything unusual.

Only Yang Wenjun stood to the side and saw Chen Gang's expression as he forcibly suppressed the corners of his mouth.

He vaguely sensed that things weren't as simple as "not too bad," but he didn't expose it.

After confirming the details of the incident and the safety of the two men, Chen Gang was completely relieved and solemnly said to Zhou Weiguo:

"Sergeant, thank you for taking care of these two soldiers this time, and thank you for notifying the unit immediately!"

Zhou Weiguo shook his head with a smile.

"Why are you thanking me? We, the public security organs, should be thanking them."

"If they hadn't stopped the assailant in time, the casualties at the amusement park today would have been much higher!"

"The bureau will compile the relevant materials and contact your unit through official channels to clearly explain the performance of the two individuals on site, so that we can evaluate their merits!"

"The family of the rescued child has been trying to contact Shen Yan, wanting to present him with a banner and thank him in person!"

Chen Gang felt increasingly relieved as he listened.

Two hours earlier, he felt he was about to be reprimanded in the regimental commander's office, and had even prepared himself to write a self-criticism and accept punishment.

Two hours later, the situation suddenly turned into two of his new recruits acting bravely and helping the police subdue an armed assailant, thus making a great contribution!

As the company commander of the recruit training camp, I'm going to benefit from this too!

The ups and downs of his life came too quickly, and Chen Gang was not used to it for a while.

The group talked as they walked toward the police station's break room.

Yang Wenjun deliberately joked on the way:

"It seems we have no choice but to report this!"

"If I don't report it, some people will be unhappy!"

Chen Gang coughed lightly.

"Instructor, it's normal to handle things cautiously before we've fully understood the situation!"

Yang Wenjun then asked, "Who was it that had a face as black as coal the whole way here?"

Chen Gang glared at him.

"Your face isn't much paler than mine, is it?"

Yang Wenjun did not refute.

Because that is indeed the case.

The two men thought about the oppressive atmosphere in the car just now, which felt like the whole company was about to be punished, and then looked at the current situation, and they both found it a little funny!

However, the root of all this is still that guy Zhao Mancang who couldn't deliver the message clearly!

When we get back, we must promote him!

Zhou Weiguo pushed open the door to the lounge.

At this moment, Shen Yan and Ga Wa had finished taking the supplementary statements and were sitting on the sofa watching TV.

There was also a small bottle of sweet water prepared for them by the police officers on the table.

As soon as the lounge door opened, Shen Yan looked up.

Upon seeing Chen Gang, Yang Wenjun, Gao Zhenhai, and Liang Zheng all appear, he pulled Ga Wa to stand up and salute immediately.

"Hello, Company Commander and Political Instructor!"

"Squad leader, platoon leader, how are you too!"

As Chen Gang looked at the two new recruits standing perfectly intact in front of him, the last trace of worry in his heart finally disappeared completely.

But before he could speak, Ga Wa had already opened his mouth with a nervous expression.

"Company commander, did we really do a good deed?"

"We have been cooperating with the police investigation the whole time; we haven't run away or deserted!"

"The military can't just discharge us both because we've been to the police station, can they?"

"We've really done a great job!"