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Chapter 81 Cheng Cai Breaks the Steel Seventh Company Record (Please Subscribe and Vote for Monthly Tickets)

The combat exercise ended in the afternoon. The 702nd Regiment needed to rest at the exercise site for one night before assembling and being pulled back the next morning.

The armored infantry company has excellent food and the cooks are very efficient.

Takashiro gave the order at nearly six o'clock, and by seven o'clock, not long after it got dark, all the preparations for the banquet were completed.

The infantry fighting vehicles were parked in a row outside, and the lights illuminated the area.

Several folding tables were pieced together in the middle to form a nearly five-meter-long counter. Nothing was placed on it except green bottles of liquid grenades.

The long countertop is completely filled!

Next to it were two stoves made from oil drums, each with a large iron pot a meter in diameter on it, covered with lids and steaming out.

It contains the most distinctive large-pot dishes of the military.

Put all sorts of ingredients into a pot and stew for half an hour or an hour until the flavors are fully combined, then serve it in a bowl.

With vegetables, meat, and rice, it couldn't be more satisfying.

Take another sip with the beer...

Needless to say, it's heavenly!

We didn't bring many tables and chairs with us for the exercise, so the only table was used to hold liquid grenades, and the soldiers had to sit wherever they felt comfortable.

They sat wherever there was an empty seat: on the armored vehicle, on the grass beside it, or on either side of the long table in the middle.

There aren't that many rules.

The only rule is that it's liquid hand grenade beer; everyone gets a bottle before the meal starts.

Before the Prohibition was enacted.

Dining and drinking together is also a distinctive feature of military culture.

The four cases of beer that Yuan Lang left behind before he left, plus the "old stock" that the Seventh Steel Company already had, meant that even in the desolate training ground, they could have a good drink tonight.

Before the meal officially begins, it is essential for the company commander to give a speech.

"Brothers of the Seventh Company!"

Company Commander Gao Cheng was in a good mood today. He poured himself a large glass of beer from an enamel mug, stood in the middle, and said, "I was thinking that we wouldn't have dinner tonight. After losing the battle, what's the point of having dinner?"

But then I thought to myself, even though we lost the exercise, our Steel Seventh Company didn't lose.

Until the very last moment of the exercise, our Steel Seventh Company remained stationed on Hill 034. We were not defeated by the enemy and still had nearly 20 men left. Holding the hill was no problem at all.

During the entire exercise, we killed more than 30 Blue Army soldiers and captured one senior enemy officer alive.

The casualty ratio between the two sides was basically 1:1, and the Blue side even gained a senior officer. Don't forget, the Blue side was composed of elites selected from the entire army group, with more advanced weapons and far better conditions than us in all aspects.

Therefore, setting aside the overall combat situation, from the perspective of our Steel Seventh Company alone, we did very well in every aspect, which is equivalent to winning a battle.

"The Seventh Steel Company is excellent, and you all are excellent too. You deserve a celebratory meal and a drink, don't you agree?"

"yes!!"

The entire company answered in unison.

When you're in a good mood, your voice is louder.

The mood of the company commander often affects the entire company. If Company Commander Gao Cheng is in a good mood, the soldiers under him are also in a good mood. It's like they're all part of a community.

"good!"

Gao Cheng raised his enamel mug high, scanned the entire room, and said loudly, "This first toast must be to Jackie Chan, who performed exceptionally well in this exercise."

If he hadn't discovered the enemy's plot in time and set up two ambushes in succession, causing the enemy to flee in panic and annihilating more than 30 enemy soldiers in one fell swoop.

I'm afraid we'll end up like the other companies, with our underwear blown off, and we won't even have this dinner tonight.

So, whether you can drink or not, you have to drink this first glass of wine. Come on, lift the bottle and drink!

After Gao Cheng finished speaking, he tilted his head back and gulped down the enamel cup.

"Drink~~"

The soldiers below echoed in unison, raising their bottles and beginning to blow into them as well.

By the time Gao Cheng finished the beer in his enamel mug, the soldiers who drank quickly had already drunk half a bottle, and even those who couldn't drink much had drunk a little less than half a bottle.

Jackie Chan's physique makes beer seem like an oral liquid; he can easily down a whole bottle.

After Gao Cheng finished his drink, he poured half a glass into his enamel mug and continued, "This second glass of wine is for the future of the Seventh Steel Company."

The fact that we were able to achieve a partial victory despite our defeat proves that our Steel Seventh Company has sufficient strength.

Those who are confident and want to win, drink everything in your bottles. Those who aren't confident, just ignore what I said, wash up and go to bed!

After Gao Cheng finished speaking, he picked up the cup and drank it down in one gulp.

The soldiers all drank it straight to the bottom.

Gao Cheng didn't say anything more during the third cup, handing the opportunity over to instructor Hong Xingguo.

"The company commander has said everything he needed to say. For this last third drink, I'll get straight to the point: everyone, open your bellies tonight, fill your stomachs first, and then drink to your heart's content!"

Hong Xingguo drew out the last word and drank it down with the same hearty gusto as he held up his enamel cup.

Since the instructor has said so, what are we waiting for?

Let's get started!

All the soldiers, including Jackie Chan, were drinking and having a great time, running around the field and playing around.

Even Xu Sanduo, the most stoic member of the Seventh Company of the All-Steel Corps, was infected by the atmosphere and opened up.

He first raised a beer bottle to Jackie Chan, thanking him for always being like an older brother to him, for his selfless help and care.

Then he went to toast Squad Leader Shi Jin, thanking him for bringing him to the army and to this big family.

Then there's a whole bunch of stuff like that.

Shi Jin witnessed Xu Sanduo's growth all the way, watching him transform from an introverted and dull boy who dared not speak a word into the lively and cheerful Xu Sanduo he is today.

He was also very pleased and happy, and chatted with Xu Sanduo while drinking.

Cheng Cai, who was defeated by Yuan Lang during the day and remained silent afterward, stood alone outside, watching his brothers inside drinking happily.

His facial expression was very strange, completely out of place with the atmosphere of the entire Steel Seventh Company.

Jackie Chan, who had downed three bottles of beer without batting an eye, noticed Cheng Cai's unusual behavior and knew why he was acting this way.

He got up, grabbed a bottle of beer in one hand, and walked slowly to Cheng Cai's side.

He handed her the beer and said, "Chengcai, are you really going to do this?"

"What? How do I do it?"

Cheng Cai smiled awkwardly and took the beer that was handed to him with a flicker in his eyes.

"I'm your own brother. I watched you grow up wearing open-crotch pants. You don't need to pretend in front of me. I already knew you asked someone about the Red Third Company," Jackie Chan said, directly exposing the truth.

"As expected, nothing can be hidden from you."

Cheng Cai smiled wryly, resigned to his fate, and said seriously, "There are too many outstanding people in the Seventh Steel Company, and the competition is too intense."

I was eliminated again in the exercise, becoming a loser and losing all chance to compete.

Brother, I really want to stay in the army and develop my career. Being a conscript is not my goal. Only by joining the Third Company can I guarantee that I can become a sergeant.

Moreover, I have already made contact; the company commander of the Third Company is ready to welcome me anytime.

Therefore, I've thought it through very clearly. I want to leave the Steel Seventh Company and go to the Red Third Company to develop my career. I'll go there when I return to my company.

The number of non-commissioned officer positions in each company is limited, and if there are too many outstanding people, internal competition will be necessary.

Cheng Cai could become a sergeant if he stayed in the Steel Seventh Company, but the probability of him not becoming a sergeant was also 5%, and at most it wouldn't exceed 7%.

He dared not gamble with his own fate.

Because once he lost the bet, there was no second chance, so he had no choice but to retire from the Seventh Steel Company.

At this point, Cheng Cai is a sophisticated egoist; he would never trade his fate for the sake of the phrase "never abandon or give up."

Jackie Chan watched Cheng Cai grow up and tried to correct him during the process.

A person's lovable nature is truly innate.

The saying "You can tell what a person will be like at three years old" isn't just a random saying.

All of Jackie Chan's attempts to correct Cheng Cai failed, and he realized that only by experiencing a devastating blow that completely overturned Cheng Cai's values ​​could he possibly get back on track.

Since Jackie Chan couldn't deliver a disruptive blow, he could only leave it to Cheng Cai to "grow" on his own.

Since Cheng Cai has decided to go to the Third Company of the Red Army with the goal of staying in the army with a 100% certainty, Jackie Chan really can't say anything more.

I just tentatively asked, "Are you sure? You won't regret it?"

Cheng Cai's gaze froze for a moment, clearly indicating that the right side of his mind had stepped forward, but it was quickly crushed by the other side.

His gaze gradually hardened, and he nodded emphatically, saying, "I will not regret any of my decisions."

"Alright."

Jackie Chan used his thumb to pry off the beer bottle cap and reached out to say, "You're an adult now, you can make your own choices."

After this, my brother and I will be separated. I'm drinking this bottle as a farewell gift for you. I wish you all your dreams come true when you go to the Third Red Army Company.

Come on, let's do it!

Jackie Chan took the initiative to touch the bottle, and Cheng Cai, with the unopened beer bottle in his hand, tilted his head back and blew into it, finishing in a few seconds.

Cheng Cai couldn't open a beer bottle cap with his thumb, but luckily there was an armored vehicle parked nearby.

Cheng Cai knocked the bottle cap off the edge of the armored vehicle and tried to imitate Jackie Chan by shaking the bottle and drinking it. However, he choked and coughed violently after only two sips because he was too hasty.

Jackie Chan patted Cheng Cai on the shoulder, nodded towards the company commander, and said, "Since you're leaving anyway, take this opportunity to make some arrangements before you go."

"Um."

Cheng Cai nodded.

He didn't go over immediately; he was panicked and needed to calm down.

the other side.

Gao Cheng was unaware that the sniper, who thought he was doing well and had plans to become a sergeant, was now preparing to betray his comrades and defect to their biggest rival, the Red Third Company.

Gao Cheng, who had only drunk two bottles of beer and was already a little tipsy, specifically sought out Shi Jin, the squad leader of the third squad.

"You are my best class monitor. You kept your word this time. You said you would take care of your future, and you really did. You did not let me down. You and Jackie Chan caught that Old A. You did a really good job. I have to give you my respect."

After Gao Cheng finished speaking, he quickly raised his cup and was about to pour it into his mouth.

"No, no, no, Company Commander, you can't drink so much."

Seeing that the senior executive was slurring his words and swaying as he sat there, clearly drunk, Shi Jin quickly reached out and snatched the cup from him.

"What are you doing? I'm so happy today, I have to drink to my heart's content."

Gao Cheng's eyes darted around as he tried to snatch the cup, but Shi Jin quickly put it behind him and hid it. He then picked up the bottle and said, "It's been nine years, and you've always been very good to me. This cup should be a toast to you."

After saying that, Shi Jin grabbed the bottle opening and gulped down the remaining half-bottle in one go.

He was truly grateful to Gao Cheng!

"Okay, that's manly enough. You're cool enough today. I'll listen to you and not drink anymore."

With the thought that Shi Jin's stay was basically secure, Gao Cheng's worries and concerns dissipated, and he felt particularly relaxed.

But just when Gao Cheng was at his happiest, someone who would upset him appeared.

"Company Commander!"

Cheng Cai walked over with the bottle, looking a little awkward. He stood next to Gao Cheng and greeted him, but didn't know how to start the conversation.

Gao Cheng glanced at Cheng Cai and saw that he was the only sniper in the entire company who had taken down the enemy sniper.

He said happily, "Hey, it's you, you good lad! I have to have a drink with you."

As she spoke, she absentmindedly searched for the cup on the table, completely forgetting that Shi Jin had hidden it.

After searching for a while without finding it, he simply snatched Shi Jin's glass, picked up the wine on the table, and poured it while saying, "You did a great job today. Let's have a drink."

"This first toast is to the Seventh Steel Company."

Cheng Cai didn't say he respected our steel company for seven years; he clearly already considers himself an outsider.

Gao Cheng was too drunk to hear, and readily picked up his cup and started drinking.

"The second toast is for the company commander."

Cheng Cai went up to the second one and immediately stuffed it into his mouth.

Shi Jin chuckled as he looked at him.

He was happy for the company commander that the Seventh Steel Company had so many outstanding new recruits.

After finishing his second cup, Cheng Cai immediately poured himself a third, without stopping in between. He was afraid that if he was too slow, he wouldn't have the courage to speak up.

"This final third drink is a farewell to the bar."

"good!"

The company commander didn't realize what was happening at first. He happily picked up the cup and was about to drink when he realized something was wrong.

Even though he was already quite drunk, he could still sense that something was off about what he was saying.

Meanwhile, the people around also heard it and sensed that something was wrong with Cheng Cai's words. They all stopped chatting and drinking and turned their attention to Cheng Cai.

The lively atmosphere of the meeting quickly dissipated.

"What? What farewell? Explain yourself."

Gao Cheng stared at Cheng Cai with a serious expression.

"Company Commander, I'm going to another company. I've already made contact. I'll leave as soon as I get back. I'm sorry," Cheng Cai said, forcing himself to finish.

"Bang!"

Gao Cheng slammed the glass down on the table, splashing beer everywhere.

The entire scene fell silent instantly!

In a flash.

Gao Cheng stood up from his chair and brought his face close to Cheng Cai's nose. Cheng Cai lowered his head and dared not look directly at him, so Gao Cheng forcibly turned his head up.

With a face as black as charcoal, he said coldly, "Say it again."

Cheng Cai was genuinely frightened at first.

But considering that he would soon no longer be a member of the Steel Seventh Company, and that Company Commander Gao Cheng couldn't do anything to him, and that he didn't owe the Steel Seventh Company anything, why should he be afraid?

Thinking of this, Cheng Cai straightened his back, looked up at Gao Cheng, and loudly replied, "Company Commander, I said I'm going to another company, I'm leaving the Steel Seventh Company. I did all of this behind your back."

If Cheng Cai had submitted a report from the beginning, someone as arrogant as Gao Cheng would definitely not have forced him to stay.

But if someone does it secretly, that's betrayal.

He's a traitor!

The Seventh Steel Company has never had a traitor before, but today one has been found in his hands.

All of Gao Cheng's good mood vanished in an instant.

She was so angry that she could barely stand.

Shi Jin rushed over and hugged the company commander from behind, but the company commander pushed him away, glared at Cheng Cai fiercely, and pointed at Cheng Cai with his finger.

In the end, he only said three words: "Okay, very good."

He then turned around, staggered away, and left a mess of chicken feathers.

All the soldiers of the Steel Seventh Company present, whether veterans, new recruits, or squad leaders, looked at Cheng Cai with contempt and anger.

From this moment on.

Cheng Cai became the enemy of the Steel Seventh Company, and there was no place for him in the Steel Seventh Company anymore.

Traitors are despised wherever they are.

Cheng Cai had foreseen this outcome. Although he felt very uncomfortable, he didn't think there was anything wrong with striving for one's dream.

She forced a smile to make herself look more carefree and left alone.

(End of this chapter)