Father, you've been drafted four times already, please spare us!

Left with no other option, Chen Nian could only lead a group of inspectors on a tour of the training ground.

"Sir, we don't have a fixed training program today; we're mainly focusing on physical fitness."

"In response to the shortcomings of the new recruits, our platoon leaders also conducted one-on-one tutoring to address their deficiencies."

Qin Yuanshan saw the new recruit hanging from the horizontal bar, his face showing displeasure. He pointed at the recruit and asked:

"What are they doing? How can they hang someone up like that?"

Chen Nian was slightly taken aback, and then explained:

"Sir, this training method is to strengthen the recruits' arm muscles, which is beneficial for events such as pull-ups and target shooting in the recruit assessment..."

Before Chen Nian could finish speaking, a young man with a buzz cut but two scars on his right side stepped forward.

"Sir, isn't this approach too unscientific and inhumane? New recruits are just new recruits. Won't training them this way cause irreparable damage to their mental and physical health?"

Chen Nian looked at the young man and realized that he seemed to be Cheng Yongkang, the man Wang Shifeng and the others had mentioned.

Looking at Cheng Yongkang, perhaps due to preconceived notions or Cheng Yongkang's appearance, Chen Nian felt that the other party was not very serious.

Yeah, he's not very serious. He doesn't look like a soldier; he looks more like a street thug.

Especially the two lines on Cheng Yongkang's side, coupled with his shifty eyes and gloomy gaze, made him look like a very calculating person.

"Chen... let me call you Instructor Chen for now. I don't know how your special forces unit trains, but according to our army's traditions and training guidelines, your training methods are inappropriate."

"I've only ever seen this kind of training method in books, and what those books describe are from the old warlord era of the Republic of China!"

"So, wouldn't you call this corporal punishment of a soldier?"

Chen Nian frowned slightly and did not answer immediately. Instead, he looked at Lao Zhang and Lao Ge, as if to ask, "Can I fire?"

Old Zhang and Old Ge also looked grim, but they still gave Chen Nian a "bear with it" look.

Chen Nian took a deep breath and led Qin Yuanshan and the others to continue forward.

"Commander, a few days ago, our company just conducted its first target practice. After summarizing the results, we are now organizing the new recruits for rifle-handling training."

"Over there, our soldiers are conducting..."

Cheng Yongkang interrupted Chen Nian's introduction once again:

"Instructor Chen, please answer my question. Is this corporal punishment of soldiers? I think there should be an investigation among the new recruits. Corporal punishment of soldiers is often accompanied by beatings and verbal abuse. Your behavior is reminiscent of the old warlord era. I will record this in my report."

Chen Nian took a deep breath and looked at Qin Yuanshan. Qin Yuanshan also looked at him, neither stopping Cheng Yongkang nor blaming Chen Nian. He just watched, even seeming to be watching the drama unfold.

"hehe!"

Chen Nian smiled.

"Excuse me, sir, who are you?"

Cheng Yongkang was taken aback.

"I am..."

Before Cheng Yongkang could speak, Chen Nian waved his hand to interrupt him:

"Forget it, who you are doesn't matter, I don't care. Whoever you want to be, is fine with me!"

"But judging from your rank—oh, corporal—you're definitely not as high-ranking as the officers. The officers haven't said anything, and none of the higher-ranking lieutenants or field officers here have spoken. When did it become your place, a corporal, to point fingers like that!"

"If the commander felt that there was something wrong with my training methods as the chief instructor, he wouldn't have allowed me to lead the introductions."

"But you, a mere entourage member, are babbling on and on. What, are you trying to impress me? Or do you think none of the leaders are as insightful as you?"

"Some things are fine if you don't say them, but once you do, they become serious matters!"

"Did you consider the consequences when you spoke? Did you think before you spoke?"

Although Cheng Yongkang was only a corporal, his father was incredibly powerful!

So at his current workplace, all the officers treat him with utmost respect, and they all pamper him like a prince.

And those junior officers, needless to say, fawned over him all the time.

Now, some worthless recruit instructor who doesn't even wear a military rank has embarrassed him in front of so many people!

"Comrade, please speak with some respect and stop being sarcastic!"

"Since I've accompanied the commander on this inspection, I have the right to offer my opinions and point out the problems in your recruit training!"

"New recruits are the seeds of our army. If your training methods cause problems and negatively impact new recruit training, can you take responsibility?"

Cheng Yongkang, his face grim, noticed that Qin Yuanshan was not stopping Chen Nian, so he naturally went all out as well.

"Also, I am Cheng Yongkang!"

Chen Nian smiled and even introduced himself.

"Oh, you must be Cheng Yongkang?"

Chen Nian's expression changed drastically, and his tone instantly became obsequious.

When Cheng Yongkang saw that Chen Nian had heard of his name, his expression relaxed a little.

Do you know me?

When Cheng Yongkang spoke, his tone became much more amiable.

"Of course I know you! How could I not know you? Who in our army doesn't know you? You're a notorious spoiled brat!"

"They committed numerous misdeeds and acts of malpractice during their recruit training!"

"Bullying new recruits, beating up veterans, refusing to train—weren't you the one who did all of that?!"

"You're a legendary figure in our army!"

"I remember you were sent back from basic training, right? How long has it been, a year? And you've already earned the rank of sergeant?"

"Cheng Yongkang, you're quite the shrewd one!"

Cheng Yongkang's face instantly turned a deep purplish-red, and he reached out to touch Chen Nian:

"you!"

Chen Nian's smile remained unchanged. He stepped forward, reached out and grabbed Cheng Yongkang's fingers, applying slight pressure.

"Hey, your dad must have really put in a lot of effort for you!"

"You know, having a good father is essential. We guys in the special forces risk our lives, practically bleeding ourselves dry, and in the end, we're just sergeants!"

"But Prince Cheng is different. For us, being a non-commissioned officer is the end goal; for you, it's just the beginning!"

As he spoke, Chen Nian kept squeezing his hands together.

"Crown Prince Cheng, how come you're so awesome!"

"Why didn't I have a good father!"

Cheng Yongkang winced in pain and tried to shake Chen Nian's hand, but Chen Nian's large hand did not budge.

"Let go of me!"

The old medicine loosened quickly; it only required a slight downward twist when loosening it. There was no fracture, but it was definitely painful.

"hiss!"

"Haha, sorry, Sergeant Cheng!"

Chen Nian pronounced the word "sergeant" very heavily.

"I forgot you're a prince with delicate skin and a refined appearance; you can't compare to us roughnecks!"

"But didn't your father teach you not to point at people when you talk?"

"Or perhaps your father only taught you how to use power, but didn't tell you how you acquired that power!"

Cheng Yongkang's face was grim. He had just opened his mouth to say something when Qin Yuanshan spoke up instead:

"Hehe, stop arguing, and don't take this so seriously. What crown prince? We live in the new China, not a feudal dynasty. There's no such thing as a crown prince!"

Chen Nian chuckled upon hearing this. It turned out that the colonel who came wasn't Cheng Yongkang's backer. Otherwise, Qin Yuanshan wouldn't have said such a conciliatory thing, and none of the majors or lieutenants who accompanied him had said a word.

Chen Nian even detected a hint of pleasure on their faces.

Tsk tsk, no wonder no one said anything just now. They were all watching me stand up for you guys, huh?

"No investigation, no right to speak. Whether there was corporal punishment or verbal abuse of soldiers should be asked of the soldiers themselves!"

"Cheng Yongkang, go and investigate!"