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

When the new recruits looked at Shen Yan and the other person on the podium, they felt as if two mountains were pressing down on their heads!

The best result they've achieved so far might just be a comment from the class monitor: "You did alright today."

But Shen Yan and Ga Wa, who were also new recruits, had already started to wear second-class merit badges on their chests!

What does this mean?

This means they have a bright future ahead of them!

Even after the two stepped down, the officials showed no signs of leaving.

Soon, the new recruits discovered that the commendation ceremony seemed to be going on for quite some time!

The officers of the regiment headquarters issued another order.

The leader continued to announce:

"Furthermore, Comrade Shen Yan participated in the treatment of sudden injuries during recruit training!"

"Using professional skills to save comrades' lives and prevent serious consequences!"

"After deliberation by the Party Committee of the Youth League and approval by higher authorities, Comrade Shen Yan is hereby awarded a third-class merit!"

The playground fell silent again!

The group of new recruits all doubted that they had misheard.

No!

Didn't Shen Yan just receive a second-class merit award?

Another third-class merit award?

Others achieve merit one by one.

Why did Shen Yan send them one after another?

Wei Shanjia stood in the line, completely convinced.

If you can't beat the test, so be it.

Now we can't even compare to meritorious service!

My most noteworthy achievement to date is losing to Shen Yan by only 0.5 seconds in the 3000 meters.

But this thing can't possibly achieve any merit.

If we weren't laughed at to the point of being discharged by that kid Gawa, then our camaraderie is definitely deep enough!

Liang Zheng stood beside the group, his expression equally complex.

He spent a year at military academy but didn't receive a single third-class merit award.

Shen Yan received both the second-class and third-class merit awards within a month of enlisting!

Thinking back to my first day in the unit, I even scolded Shen Yan for being a relative.

Liang Zheng suddenly felt that Chen Gang hadn't been harsh enough in scolding him back then.

Where did I make a mistake in identifying the wrong case?

He almost hung up a meritorious official as a negative example!

As Ga Wa watched Shen Yan step forward again, he couldn't help but whisper to the students in Class Two:

"Hey friends, with Shen Yan's speed in achieving merit, we might not have enough clothes to hang all the pieces of clothing in the future!"

"If a few more like that, his chest will become a medal display stand!"

The second platoon of new recruits almost couldn't hold back.

Gao Zhenhai immediately glared at Ga Wa.

They dare to spout nonsense on formal occasions of recognition!

This guy just received a second-class merit award, and his courage is starting to grow along with the medal, right?

Shen Yan accepted the certificate and the third-class merit medal again.

At this moment, the other recruits looked at him with more than just envy!

He had only been in the army for a month.

He was awarded a second-class merit once.

He was awarded a third-class merit once.

First place overall in the first phase assessment!

If people heard this kind of resume, wouldn't it scare a bunch of people to death?

After the commendation ceremony, the regimental commander looked at all the new recruits again.

"Making a contribution is not about showing off!"

"Shen Yan and Ga Wa were awarded the Second Class Merit Citation not only because they dared to face danger, but also because they remained calm in the face of danger!"

True courage is not about rushing into danger without a care in the world.

"But even in the face of danger, they still know what they should do!"

"I hope you remember this!"

"yes!"

A unified response echoed across the entire playground!

……

After the commendation order from the military was issued, the relevant materials were quickly sent to the People's Armed Forces Department where Shen Yan and Ga Wa enlisted.

As arranged, the local armed forces department will send plaques inscribed "Family of Second-Class Heroes" to the homes of the two individuals.

Ga Wa's hometown is quite far from the city.

When the armed forces personnel entered the village with the plaque, it quickly alerted the entire village.

Village officials put up banners in advance.

Ga Wa's parents also changed into their most formal clothes.

I heard that Ga Wa earned a second-class merit award after only one month in the army, and all the villagers from the surrounding area came to see what was going on.

"How did this kid manage to do such a good deed?"

"I heard he ran into a bad guy with a knife, and he knocked the knife out of his hand with a rock!"

The elderly people in the village weren't surprised at all after hearing this.

"When the little boy was little, he was incredibly accurate at herding sheep with stones!"

"They used to scare sheep with stones, now they're throwing stones at bad guys!"

The child's father listened with a face full of pride.

That day, something happened to the sheep at home.

All we know is that the owner was in a particularly good mood and added two extra handfuls of hay to the sheep pen.

However, because so many people came to Ga Wa's house, several sheep were missing from the sheepfold.

……

Compared to Ga Wa's family, the commotion at Shen Yan's family's side was much greater.

The local armed forces department first called Shen Yan's parents.

When the phone rang, Chen Sufen was packing her things at home.

"Hello, is this Comrade Shen Yan's home?"

"We are staff members of the district's People's Armed Forces Department."

Upon hearing the names "Armed Forces Department" and Shen Yan, Chen Sufeng's heart tightened.

Her first reaction was not happiness.

It was fear!

Shen Yan had only been in the army for a month.

Why did the armed forces department suddenly contact my family?

Did an accident occur during training?

Or was it the son who was injured?

Chen Su-fen's voice became tense.

"Comrade, I am Shen Yan's mother."

"What's wrong with my son?"

"Is he injured?"

When Shen Jianguo, who was sitting next to him, heard the word "injured," his expression changed instantly.

He immediately stood up and took the phone from Chen Su-fen.

"Comrade, please tell us first, how is Shen Yan doing now?"

Sensing the couple's nervousness, the staff from the armed forces department quickly explained:

"Don't worry, you two!"

"Comrade Shen Yan is in good health and has not been injured!"

"We are contacting you today to deliver some good news."

"Comrade Shen Yan was awarded a second-class merit for his act of bravery and protection of the people during his leave!"

The phone went silent instantly.

Shen Jianguo held his phone, momentarily stunned.

"What merit?"

"Second-class merit award!"

Second-class merit!

The couple looked at each other and were both stunned.

The last time Shen Yan called home, he said that he might be awarded a third-class merit for rescuing his comrade.

The news of the third-class merit award has not yet been fully digested.

How come there's another second-class merit award?

Chen Su-fen picked up the phone again.

"Comrade, you said he acted bravely and righteously, what exactly happened?"

The staff member from the armed forces department gave a brief account of what had happened.

Chen Sufen turned pale upon hearing this.

Knife-wielding thug!

More than one!

How can this child touch anything?

"He's really not injured?"

"Really, no."

The armed forces staff explained again:

"Comrade Shen Yan handled the whole process very calmly and did not blindly fight with his bare hands."

"Both the public security authorities and the military conducted a thorough examination of him, and there were no physical problems."

After confirming that her son was indeed alright, Chen Sufen finally felt relieved.

Immediately afterwards, a wave of lingering fear washed over me.

"This kid just can't give us a break!"

"The other person had a knife, and he still dared to go forward?"

Shen Jianguo sat beside him, his pale face gradually returning to normal.

He coughed.

"He's a soldier now, a member of the People's Liberation Army!"

"If you see people in danger, you can't just stand by and watch."

Chen Sufen turned to look at him.

"Your face turned as white as a wall when you heard the Armed Forces Department contacted you."

"Now that you know your son is alright, you're starting to lecture me again?"

Shen Jianguo's expression froze.

"Worried as I may be, proud as I may be!"

"These are two different things!"

The staff of the armed forces department couldn't help but laugh when they heard the couple's conversation.

Then he shared another piece of good news.

"Comrade Shen Yan's previous award of a third-class merit for saving his comrades has been officially approved."

"In other words, Comrade Shen Yan has already been awarded one second-class merit and one third-class merit."

The couple fell silent again.

A second-class merit award.

A third-class merit award!

Shen Yan received all of these within a month of enlisting!

Chen Sufen's eyes gradually turned red.

Half of it was lingering fear.

The other half is happy!

Not only did his son adapt to military life, but he also earned two merits!

The armed forces department staff finally informed us.

Two days later, they will work with the street and community to deliver the "Family of Second-Class Meritorious Serviceman" plaque to their home.

After hanging up the phone, the couple sat on the sofa and remained silent for a long time.

After a long while, Chen Sufen finally spoke.

"Should we call our son?"

Shen Jianguo glanced at the time.

"The military has strict discipline, and they may not be able to accept it now."

"He'll call home when he's resting."

Chen Sufen nodded.

She didn't say anything more, but picked up a rag and began to clean the living room again.

The armed forces department is coming to deliver a plaque.

The house can't be a mess!

Two days later.

Armed forces department, street and community staff came to the residential area where Shen Yan lives.

As soon as the vehicle entered the residential area, it attracted the attention of many residents.

The community put up banners in advance.

"Warmest congratulations to Comrade Shen Yan on being awarded a second-class merit!"

Staff members carried a plaque inscribed with "Family of Second-Class Heroes" into the residential community.

Property management and community staff were present.

When nearby residents saw this, they all gathered around.

"Who is this for?"

"The Shen family!"

"Isn't their Shen Yan studying at Fu Jen Catholic University's medical school?"

"I joined the army this year!"

"How long have you been gone? How did you get a second-class merit award?"

"I heard that while on vacation, he encountered an armed assailant, saved a child, and even helped the police subdue him!"

The news quickly spread throughout the entire neighborhood.

Neighbors who were unaware of the situation also came down from upstairs.

Many people watched Shen Yan grow up.

Previously, everyone only knew that Shen Yan was a good student, got into Fudan University School of Medicine, and would definitely become a doctor in the future.

Who would have thought that he would become a second-class meritorious soldier after only one month in the army!

In the presence of many witnesses, staff from the Armed Forces Department solemnly handed over the plaque inscribed "Family of Second-Class Meritorious Serviceman" to Shen Jianguo and Chen Sufeng.

Shen Jianguo accepted the plaque with both hands.

His face was glowing!

My back is straighter than ever!

The neighbors kept congratulating the couple.

Chen Su-fen said that the child was just doing what he should do, but she couldn't hide the smile on her face.

Someone couldn't help but ask:

"Old Shen, your Shen Yan has only been in the army for a month, and he's already earned a second-class merit and a third-class merit!"

"Didn't you realize all along that this kid was born to be a soldier?"

Shen Jianguo is holding the plaque that reads "Family of Second-Class Hero".

The tension and fear I felt when I received the call earlier were completely gone now.

He straightened his chest, met the envious gazes of the entire neighborhood, and said with a face full of pride:

"I knew it! My son could do it!"