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

The training ground had a wooden platform with two tables and a few chairs temporarily placed on it, where several leaders sat.

"Reporting, sir, the entire company has assembled. Requesting instructions!"

Zhang Zheng saluted and reported.

"No further instructions, Cheng Yongkang, you can begin!"

The weather was great today, a bright and sunny day. Qin Yuanshan was so hot that he could hardly open his eyes, and his tone gradually became anxious.

Cheng Yongkang, however, disagreed. He felt it was time for him to show his abilities and for him to take revenge.

Standing in the center of the dais, Cheng Yongkang was all smiles, beaming with pride.

"Comrades, hello everyone."

"I'm sorry for interrupting everyone's training!"

"But the reason we've gathered everyone here today is for everyone's benefit!"

"I know that old warlord mentality still exists within our company, and there are still people who want to stand above us soldiers!"

"Everyone knows who this person is; it's none other than the so-called Chief Instructor—Chen Nian!"

At this point, Cheng Yongkang paused, wanting to see the reaction of the officers and soldiers below.

However, the reactions of the new recruits and officers were somewhat unexpected.

These people did not pander to him as one might expect, nor did they join in the "attack" against Chen Nian, nor did they raise their arms in protest.

Instead, the people below were whispering amongst themselves, but because he was standing so high and so far away, he couldn't hear them at all.

"Huh? Old Demon Chen has become a former warlord? How come I didn't know that?"

"Old Devil Chen wants to look down on us? Give me a break! We're so weak he wouldn't even bother with us, let alone think he can stand above us?"

"Who is this guy? What is he babbling about? I was only five minutes away from finishing my pull-up and being able to smoke! Damn it, it's all this kid's fault for ruining my plans!"

"..."

The veterans in the company all knew that Cheng Yongkang was a scoundrel. When he was investigating at the training ground before, no one took him seriously. They just treated him like a pile of stinking dog shit and let him stink on his own.

But now, judging from Cheng Yongkang's words, it seems like he's criticizing Chen Laomo!

Although Chen Laomo is hateful, he is still the head instructor of our company, and he represents our company when we go out. Moreover, although Chen Laomo is a bit ruthless, he really teaches you things!

The veteran sergeants exchanged glances, then turned to look at the new recruits in their platoons. One by one, they quietly began to walk away, muttering something as they went.

"I know everyone has been suffering for a long time!"

"We also know that Chen Nian has been bullying everyone for a long time!"

"Today, Political Commissar Qin came, the commander came, and the day dawned on the company!"

"Everyone, just say what you want to say!"

"Of course, it's not just Chen Nian; if anyone else has any concerns about you being from the old warlord era, you are welcome to speak freely!"

After Cheng Yongkang finished speaking, the entire room fell silent.

The soldiers below looked at him with a mixture of amusement and hatred.

Cheng Yongkang was a little stunned, and thought to himself: Are you all that afraid of Chen Nian?

"The commander is here! Everyone, speak your mind! Chen Nian won't dare do anything to you!"

The area below remained completely silent.

For a moment, Chen Nian felt embarrassed for Cheng Yongkang, and turned to Old Ge beside him, muttering:

"Old Ge, if I were Cheng Yongkang, I'd be killing myself right now. This is so damn embarrassing!"

Old Ge was also extremely annoyed with Cheng Yongkang, and echoed:

"Kill him? That's too easy on him!"

Chen Nian was taken aback:

"You scholars are truly ruthless!"

"Go to hell!"

The two whispered among themselves, and Qin Yuanshan next door also showed impatience on his face.

It's so hot today, the sun is so strong, and all I hear is you making a racket!

"Xiao Cheng, are you even capable?!"

One of the majors who accompanied Qin Yuanshan noticed his impatience and whispered a reminder to Cheng Yongkang.

"Sir, they're terrified of Chen Nian!"

Cheng Yongkang was getting anxious and no longer cared about his princely demeanor. He clumsily climbed off the platform, scanned the crowd, and spotted a new recruit he had questioned.

"Hello, comrade. We've talked before. Could you go up and repeat what you told me to the commander?"

The new recruits already knew what kind of person Cheng Yongkang was.

The vast majority of those who can join the army are children from ordinary families, and they harbor a strong hatred towards the privileged class.

"You're a blabbermouth, why should I listen to you?!"

The new recruits are greeted by birdsong and fragrant flowers.

Cheng Yongkang was stunned by the scolding, his back teeth grinding together. "A commoner like you? I'm already being too kind of you to even talk to you. How dare you insult me?"

Once I've used you up, I'll show you the iron fist of power!

But Cheng Yongkang still needed their help, so he could only suppress his inner rage and force a smile:

"Comrade, didn't you previously accuse Chen Nian of crimes?"

"The commander is up there now, here to make decisions for you!"

The recruit frowned:

"What, can't you understand human language? What I say is none of your business, why should I listen to you!"

"Besides, although Old Devil Chen..."

Before he could finish speaking, the recruit's squad leader lightly punched him on the shoulder:

"Since Officer Cheng has asked you for help, just go. Go there and talk things out properly, and help our recruit company get revenge!"

Upon hearing this, Cheng Yongkang immediately gave the class monitor a look that said, "You're so sensible!"

"Thank you, class monitor!"

This was not just a polite remark; it came from Cheng Yongkang's heart.

The squad leader waved his hand and replied very magnanimously:

"Hey, what are you saying? Well, Officer Cheng, you have no idea how much we've missed you since you left our company!"

"When are you coming back?"

When Cheng Yongkang saw that someone still remembered him, he immediately felt like he had met an old acquaintance.

"Hehe, class monitor, you know me!"

"Hey, what are you saying? Everyone knows you!"

Cheng Yongkang is busy right now, otherwise he could chat with this squad leader a bit more; he's so nice to talk to!

"Hey, squad leader, I'll take this comrade upstairs to report to the leadership first, then we'll talk!"

"Alright, you're busy now!"

The class monitor waved his hand, his eyes filled with amusement.

This class monitor is none other than Xie Fei!

The new recruit was none other than Yao Dagen!

When Xie Fei saw Cheng Yongkang pick Yao Dagen, he didn't know whether to say he was lucky or unlucky!

Yao Dagen, a seemingly honest and shy young man from Guangxi, is actually a cunning and scheming fellow!

Watching Cheng Yongkang lead Yao Dagen upstairs, Xie Fei laughed, laughing like a child!

"My goodness, Cheng Yongkang has a really good eye!"

On the platform, Chen Nian saw Cheng Yongkang bring Brother Yao up and he smiled broadly.

"My goodness, Cheng Yongkang, how did you manage to pick my second disciple from so many people?!"

Cheng Yongkang didn't see Chen Nian's wide grin that stretched almost to the back of his ears, and went straight to Qin Yuanshan.

"Sir, what I said might have been influenced by personal feelings and subjectivity. Why don't we let the recruit say it himself?"

Qin Yuanshan did not answer immediately, but looked at Chen Nian. He did not see Chen Nian's face, but only saw Chen Nian's shoulders twitching.

Ok?

What's that kid doing?!

"Never mind," Qin Yuanshan said, not giving it much thought, and simply waved his hand.

"Alright, you can begin!"

With permission, Cheng Yongkang gently patted Yao Dagen's hand:

"Comrade, don't be afraid, speak freely, there are so many leaders here!"

Yao Dagen swallowed hard; he was truly panicked now!

He dared not repeat what he had said!

It wasn't that he was afraid of causing any harm to Chen Nian; he was afraid of Chen Nian retaliating against him afterward!

Most importantly, Old Devil Chen is really capable of doing this!

"Officer Cheng, is it absolutely necessary to say this?"

"explain!"