Soldiers' Assault: Veteran Special Agents and New Recruits

Chapter 44 Awards galore, Third-Class Merit Citation, Sharpshooter Title, Division-Level Commendation

"Right face, front face."

"At ease! Attention!"

"Reporting to the company commander, the 7th Company has assembled. 104 men were expected, and 100 men are present. Three men are on guard duty, and one man is on leave. Please give instructions."

The duty officer quickly organized the team and reported to Company Commander Gao Cheng.

"Go down."

"yes!"

Gao Cheng returned the greeting, and after the duty officer left, he walked to the front of the line and said loudly and happily, "Today is a good day, so everyone cheer up!"

"It is an honor for our Steel Seventh Company that the division commanders have come to our company. Now, let's give them a round of applause and invite them to say a few words."

Overjoyed and excited, Gao Cheng raised his voice by a octave.

"Cluck cluck cluck..."

The army's unique, powerful applause, like firecrackers, resounded throughout the entire parade ground.

As Director Xie responded to the soldiers' applause, he waved his right hand and came to the front of the formation, pressing his hand down slightly.

The applause stopped abruptly.

"Soldiers of the Seventh Steel Company, you have worked hard. I came to the Seventh Steel Company for two main reasons. First, I wanted to visit and comfort you all and hope that you can train hard, improve your military skills, and defend our country."

Secondly, I am here on behalf of the Political Department of the Division with a glorious mission to present an honorary certificate and medal to an outstanding comrade who performed exceptionally well in the recruit company and broke our division's record.

"I'm sure everyone knows who this comrade is, so I won't keep you in suspense any longer. Let's get straight to the point. Please welcome Private Jackie Chan to step forward."

Director Xie's words stirred up excitement in the hearts of everyone in the company.

The new recruits and veterans standing in the ranks, though unable to cheer due to the order of the formation, had wide eyes that said it all.

It was a complex mix of emotions, including envy, joy, surprise, and admiration.

Company Commander Gao Cheng was even happier; he was the happiest man in the entire company, standing there grinning from ear to ear, revealing two rows of gleaming white teeth.

He was even happier than Jackie Chan, the person who won the award; anyone who didn't know better would think he was the one who won.

Jackie Chan, who appeared calm but also somewhat surprised that the award was presented by someone from the division headquarters, stepped out of the group and jogged to the front of the line.

Jackie Chan, who wasn't particularly noticeable when standing in the group, stepped out and stood alone at the front of the group, instantly creating a strong visual impact.

With a height of 1.92 meters and a weight of 230 kilograms, he was truly intimidating to be standing in front of me.

Neither Director Xie from the division headquarters nor Officer Liu, who accompanied them from the regiment headquarters, had ever seen such a magnificent person before, and their eyes widened in astonishment.

Gao Cheng, growing impatient, coughed twice as a reminder.

Director Xie finally realized what was happening, smiled to cover his embarrassment, and beckoned to the accompanying staff to bring over a large box wrapped in red silk.

He took out a whole bunch of things one after another and stuffed them into Jackie Chan's arms.

Even Jackie Chan could barely carry it.

First, there was a third-class merit certificate, and then Director Xie personally pinned a third-class medal on Jackie Chan's uniform.

In the center was a gleaming gold medal with a red five-pointed star, shining brightly in the sunlight.

Whether they were new recruits or veterans, everyone who saw this third-class merit medal was incredibly envious, feeling nothing but envy.

Many soldiers dedicate their entire lives to the military, only to end up not receiving even a third-class merit award.

Jackie Chan, including his three months in basic training, has accomplished in just over half a year what many soldiers can never achieve in their entire lives.

How could this not inspire envy, jealousy, and resentment!

What's most "hateful" is that having the third-class merit medal hanging on one's chest is just the beginning.

The "Complete Division Commendation Certificate" from the division headquarters and the "Sharpshooter Title" written by the leader himself were all stuffed into Jackie Chan's hands.

By winning three division-level honors at once, Jackie Chan has set a new record for infantry divisions.

This record is unlikely to be broken anytime soon!

Jackie Chan's receipt of such a high honor is equivalent to the honor of the Steel Seventh Company. As the company commander of the Steel Seventh Company, Gao Cheng has never been as happy as he is today.

The first person to clap enthusiastically started clapping, which drew thunderous applause from the entire company.

He then spoke with great enthusiasm, saying, "Jackie Chan was just a private, yet he was able to receive a third-class merit, as well as commendations and the title of sharpshooter. This is something you should all learn from. Everyone should learn from him."

And don't just learn without practicing. As long as you're willing to practice, you can definitely be just as excellent as him, and the next third-class merit award could be yours.

Despite his seemingly impulsive and carefree nature, Gao Cheng is actually quite good at making empty promises.

When the soldiers of the Seventh Steel Company heard Gao Cheng say this, it was as if they had already replaced Jackie Chan, and they were filled with honor and enjoyed the envy of everyone present.

Their blood was boiling as if they'd been injected with chicken blood, and their faces were so excited they looked like monkey bottoms.

"Although this is not the first time I have received a third-class merit, the feeling of each time I receive a merit is different, and it really makes people excited and thrilled."

Caught up in the enthusiastic atmosphere, Jackie Chan couldn't remain calm either.

Unable to contain his anticipation, he said, "Two third-class merits are enough to get promoted directly to officer, which is much simpler than taking the military academy entrance exam. It seems I'll have to work hard to save myself some trouble."

Jackie Chan receiving a third-class merit award is an honor that would be reported back to his hometown.

Jackie Chan is eagerly anticipating how happy his father, Cheng Guoqiang, and mother will be when they receive the good news personally delivered to the village by the Armed Forces Department.

What does it mean to bring glory to one's ancestors?

If you receive a third-class merit in the army and return home, you can post the good news on the wall; this is called bringing honor to your ancestors.

Jackie Chan personally reaped a great harvest, winning awards left and right. The atmosphere of the entire Steel Seventh Company was also boosted by Jackie Chan.

The third-class merit was once an unattainable goal for soldiers, but now there is Jackie Chan as a living example.

Everyone saw hope!

The already competitive Steel Seventh Company, spurred on by Jackie Chan's third-class merit award, was completely fired up, and their training entered a new phase.

Whether it's the 400-meter obstacle course or the 600-meter obstacle course;

Whether it's traveling light for 5 kilometers or 10 kilometers;

Whether it's learning military skills or conducting platoon-level tactical training.

In all training sessions, every soldier in the Seventh Steel Company was giving their all, hoping to earn a third-class merit award for themselves.

Although the hope is slim, there is still hope.

The major event that was supposed to happen in the original TV series had a completely different outcome because of Jackie Chan.

(End of this chapter)