You've already received a first-class merit award, why are you pretending to be a new recruit a

Wang Dashan walked to the top of the stairs, then stopped.

The few people who were about to disperse immediately stood up again.

Chen Jingxing's hand had just touched the collar when he abruptly put it back down at the seam of his trousers.

Wang Dashan turned around.

"You all think you had a good day?"

No one responded.

The words were on the tip of his tongue, but Chen Jingxing swallowed them back.

Wang Dashan rolled up the checklist and tapped it twice in his palm.

"Emergency assembly, you were too fast this time."

"Three kilometers, all of you must complete one run."

"The formation was displayed, and it didn't fall apart on the spot."

"Military appearance inspections are also prioritized."

The new recruits in the class had just straightened their backs.

Wang Dashan's voice slammed down.

"and then?"

"So, you're going to join the army?"

Chen Jingxing's shoulders immediately slumped by half an inch.

Wang Dashan walked back to the front of the group.

"Basic training lasted three months, and you've only been here a few days?"

"You can fold a quilt because someone taught you."

"If you can finish the three kilometers, it's because someone will cover for you."

"The military uniform wasn't buttoned up properly; the whole class checked it over and over again."

"If I really let you do it yourselves, you'll all have to hold the meeting in the hallway tonight, wrapped in your blankets."

Chen Jingxing couldn't help but take a breath.

Wang Dashan immediately called on him.

"Chen Jingxing, do you have a problem with that?"

Chen Jingxing, stand at attention.

"Reporting to the squad leader, I am reflecting on my actions."

"You're talking nonsense about reflecting on your actions."

Wang Dashan pointed at him.

"You talk too fast, your hands are slow, and your brain sometimes can't keep up with your mouth. In the future, you should talk less and look more during training."

"yes!"

"Li Lei".

"arrive!"

"You're steady and making rapid progress, but you're too reserved. Ask questions if you have any problems, don't keep everything bottled up. The military isn't afraid of soldiers who don't know how, it's afraid of soldiers who know how to use equipment."

Li Lei responded readily.

"Yes."

"Bangs".

His bangs suddenly snapped shut.

"arrive!"

Wang Dashan paused for two seconds.

"Your foundation is weak, that's not a crime, but when you get nervous, your hands, legs, and mouth all become chaotic."

Liu Hai lowered his head.

"Yes."

"Why are you bowing your head? Did I say something wrong?"

Liu Hai quickly looked up.

"no."

"Remember, being afraid of making mistakes won't solve anything. How many times did you practice tying your shoelaces tonight?"

"Report to the squad leader, twenty times."

"Practice it ten more times before you get out of bed tomorrow morning. It's not a punishment, but to help your hands remember."

Liu Hai immediately responded.

"yes!"

Finally, Wang Dashan called on Xiao Longteng.

The area in front of the dormitory was quiet.

Chen Jingxing dared not make any rash moves.

Li Lei stood even straighter.

Liu Hai's fingers were pressed tightly against the seam of his pants.

Wang Dashan did not praise.

"Xiao Longteng".

"arrive."

"You have a problem too."

Chen Jingxing almost looked up.

Is Brother Xiao also problematic?

Wang Dashan ignored the reactions of others.

"You know a lot, you read quickly, and you act quickly, but remember, you are a new recruit in the first squad, not the squad leader."

"Yes."

"It's okay to help your comrades, but don't take over everything. If Chen Jingxing can't tie his shoelaces, you teach him, not tie them for him for life. If Liu Hai is slow, you train him, not run three kilometers for him."

Xiao Longteng stood ramrod straight.

"Yes."

Wang Dashan stared at him for two seconds.

I'm talking about the rules.

Xiao Longteng answered very steadily.

"Yes."

Wang Dashan tapped the checklist again.

"Starting tonight, check your equipment ten minutes before bed."

Chen Jingxing immediately perked up.

"Class monitor, how about we make Brother Xiao a temporary instructor?"

Wang Dashan turned around and started cursing.

"Shut up."

Chen Jingxing immediately closed his eyes.

Wang Dashan continued to make arrangements.

"Chen Jingxing, learn how to tie backpack straps and shoelaces from Xiao Longteng."

"Li Lei, learn from him how to arrange interior lines and cabinets."

"Liu Hai, learn the order of military appearance self-inspection from him."

"But let me make it clear, Xiao Longteng is only responsible for inspection, not for cleaning up your messes. Whoever causes problems will be punished."

After hesitating for a long time, Chen Jingxing finally blurted out a sentence.

"Isn't that still just a junior instructor..."

Wang Dashan lifted his foot and walked forward.

Chen Jingxing immediately stood up straight.

"Squad leader, what I mean is, this title isn't formal enough."

"Practice keeping quiet for ten minutes tonight."

"Yes."

A few people in the class couldn't help but chuckle softly.

Wang Dashan stopped cursing and looked at his watch.

"start."

Xiao Longteng took a step forward.

"Group One, Chen Jingxing."

Chen Jingxing stepped forward.

"Brother Xiao, please be gentle with the investigation, I'm a bit fragile."

Xiao Longteng only gave two words.

"hat."

Chen Jingxing quickly helped him to the right position.

Xiao Longteng did not reach out.

"The left side is higher."

Chen Jingxing was transferred again.

"Passed."

Chen Jingxing lowered it a little further.

"stop."

Xiao Longteng continued his investigation.

"Neckline".

Chen Jingxing fastened the button.

"cuff."

Chen Jingxing looked down and saw that the left side had indeed rolled in a little.

"No, it was fine just now."

"You moved while you were speaking."

Chen Jingxing was stunned.

Li Lei added a comment.

"Your mouth moves along with your sleeve."

Class One laughed again.

Wang Dashan, standing by the door, kept a straight face and didn't interrupt.

Xiao Longteng continued.

"Belt buckle, off to the right."

"Shoelaces, the ends are showing."

"The left side of the trouser leg is pressed down too shallow."

Chen Jingxing revised each item one by one, and by the end, he spoke much less.

"Brother Xiao, this is even more hurtful than the discipline monitor's words."

Xiao Longteng spoke.

"Next."

Li Lei stepped forward.

He had fewer problems, but two issues were still singled out.

"The loose thread on the inside of the cabinet door."

"The angles of the cup handles are inconsistent."

Li Lei didn't argue; he turned around and changed his mind.

Liu Hai was the last to step forward.

Xiao Longteng did not investigate immediately.

"State the order yourself."

Liu Hai took a breath.

"Hat, collar, epaulettes, cuffs, belt, trouser hems, shoelaces."

"Too few."

My bangs are stuck.

Chen Jingxing blinked anxiously.

Xiao Longteng didn't remind him.

Liu Hai thought for a few seconds.

"nail."

"besides."

Her bangs were even more hurried.

Li Lei reminded him in a low voice.

"vamp."

He quickly replaced his bangs.

"vamp."

Xiao Longteng nodded.

"Start over."

Liu Hai repeated it again.

This time it went smoothly.

Xiao Longteng only started investigating then.

"Button up the collar."

"The belt is straight."

"Re-tie the right shoelace."

Liu Hai squatted down.

He disassembled it, pierced it, tightened it, and pressed the tail. He was slow, but he did it right.

Chen Jingxing spoke in a low voice.

"This time it really worked."

Her bangs stood up, and her ears were a little red.

Xiao Longteng only nodded once.

"qualified."

Liu Hai breathed a sigh of relief.

After watching this round, Wang Dashan called a halt.

"Alright, wash up, everyone get into bed before lights out."

The crowd dispersed.

Chen Jingxing passed by Xiao Longteng, lowering his voice.

"Brother Xiao, if you really become the class monitor in the future, I'll be the first to sign up for your class."

Xiao Longteng hung the kettle back on the headboard.

"uncertain."

"What do you mean, 'not necessarily'?"

"I don't necessarily have to be the class monitor."

Chen Jingxing was taken aback.

"So what's your purpose in re-enlisting?"

Xiao Longteng paused for half a second.

"Tutoring."

Chen Jingxing didn't understand.

What kind of tutoring are you referring to?

Xiao Longteng did not reply.

"Wash up."

Chen Jingxing wanted to ask more questions, but Wang Dashan's voice came from the doorway.

"Chen Jingxing, if you keep dawdling, you're cleaning the washroom tonight!"

"They're here!"

Chen Jingxing grabbed the washbasin and ran out.

Before turning off the lights, Wang Dashan called Xiao Longteng aside to the end of the corridor.

Only the duty light remained on in the hallway.

Wang Dashan crossed his arms and asked the question immediately.

"Do you think these things in recruit training are too easy?"

Xiao Longteng stood in front of him.

"no."

"You know how to fold blankets, stand in formation, run three kilometers, and do military uniform checks. You're more familiar with all of these than many veterans I've met."

As he spoke, Wang Dashan took half a step forward.

Xiao Longteng did not respond.

"Then what are you doing here?"

"Reporting to the squad leader, basic training is complete."

"Don't try to fool me with platitudes."

"This isn't just platitudes."

Wang Dashan stopped cursing.

Xiao Longteng's voice was not loud.

"I only served for one day during my first enlistment."

The corridor fell silent.

"Class assignments, receiving equipment, the first assembly, the first time being scolded by the class monitor, the first time running with the whole class."

He paused for a moment.

"I haven't experienced all of these things."

If you're ready, Wang Dashan immediately blocked your way.

The soldier in front of him was 23 years old, had enlisted twice, and had retired as a corporal.

The file was written simply.

But after taking care of him for the past few days, he understands the situation clearly.

Xiao Longteng isn't here to gain experience.

I'm not here to show off.

It's not like a veteran returning to training; it's just that there's a kind of energy you can't understand that's weighing on his mind.

He truly followed the rules for new recruits.

Those rules were too simple for him, but he didn't try to avoid them.

Wang Dashan remained silent for a few seconds.

"So you want to start all over again?"

"Yes."

"Then we'll use the new recruit standards."

"Yes."

"I won't give you any special treatment."

"Yes."

"We won't let you hide in the background and pretend to be ordinary."

Xiao Longteng looked up.

Wang Dashan pointed to Class 1's dormitory.

"If you have the ability, use it in class. Don't hide it from everyone."

"The recruit training camp is not a training ground for you alone."

Xiao Longteng paused for half a second.

"Yes, squad leader."

Wang Dashan waved his hand.

"Go back to sleep."

Xiao Longteng saluted, then turned and went back to his dormitory.

After the dormitory door closed, Wang Dashan walked towards the company headquarters.

The lights were still on in the company headquarters office.

Lei Zhan is not here.

Zhou Zhengguo was not there either.

The table was piled with training registration forms from each class.

Wang Dashan pulled out a chair, sat down, and opened the roster.

Class 1 roster.

Chen Jingxing: Talkative, quick-witted, discipline needs to be tightened.

Li Lei: Steady, makes rapid progress, but lacks initiative.

Liu Hai: Weak foundation, nervous, but willing to practice.

Finally, there's Xiao Longteng.

Next to the name, there are two circles interlocked.

Wang Dashan picked up his pen, paused for a few seconds, and then traced the two circles again.

The coil is much heavier than before.

He wrote a few words in the notes column.

Internal affairs.

Physical fitness.

gather.

queue.

Mentorship.

After he finished writing, he stopped again.

The pen tip touched the paper, and two more words were added.

Follow the rules.

Footsteps came from the doorway.

Wang Dashan immediately closed the roster.

Chen Fei walked in carrying an enamel mug and happened to see this action.

"Hey, Lao Wang, writing a love letter?"

Wang Dashan kept the roster under his control.

"Write down your demerit point record."

Chen Fei chuckled and walked to the water dispenser to get some water.

"Class 1 did well today. They lost two points because of Liu Hai, but they still managed to rank at the front."

Wang Dashan ignored him.

After Chen Fei finished getting the water, he turned around and his brush landed on the table.

The roster wasn't properly sealed.

A corner peeked out from between the pages.

The three characters "Xiao Longteng" were stuck right on the edge of the seam.

The circled line next to it is very heavy.

Chen Fei stopped in his tracks, holding the cup.