Chapter 0022: Xu Sanduo's Changed Fate
Chapter 0022: Xu Sanduo's Changed Fate
Beneath the bear's exterior lies a tiger's heart?
Gao Cheng almost laughed. No matter how he looked at Xu Sanduo, he couldn't see the tiger hidden in his heart beneath Xu Sanduo's simple and foolish appearance. He really wanted to ask Zheng Yingqi, "Don't you know what a cat and a tiger are?"
Zheng Yingqi saw the indifference in Gao Cheng's eyes and suddenly felt angry. He said excitedly, "Company commander, there are ten people in the entire fifth squad and more than a hundred people in the entire recruit company, but how many of them are like that idiot on the training field, who are always working hard to break through their own limits?"
You think that fool has no self-respect, but don't you think your conclusion is too hasty? His tendency to rely on others stems from his childhood family environment! I believe the Steel Seventh Company will be the place where he grows up and becomes a fierce tiger!
"That's your opinion!" Wu Liuyi spoke up, glaring at Zheng Yingqi with anger in his eyes. The Steel Seventh Company was his home, his roots in the army, and his greatest pride. Wu Liuyi would never allow anyone who would drag the Steel Seventh Company down to enter his home: "I don't deny that he will become a good soldier. Just based on his dedication to extra training, he will definitely become an excellent soldier. But he cannot enter the Steel Seventh Company!"
The Seventh Steel Company is the most elite armored reconnaissance company. The soldiers here must be filled with high morale; they must never bow their heads, even if it means death! Zheng Yingqi, do you think Xu Sanduo could resist bowing his head?
Zheng Yingqi's mind flashed back to the scene during the large-scale exercise where Xu Sanduo fell from a height but stubbornly completed the mission. He nodded firmly, but was met with Wu Liuyi's cold mockery: "Comrade Zheng Yingqi, who do you think would believe that?"
"I guarantee it! I can vouch for it! Company Commander, Xu Sanduo will definitely become the best soldier in the Seventh Steel Company!" Zheng Yingqi continued to plead, but Gao Cheng waved his hand: "It's impossible for Xu Sanduo to get into the Seventh Company!"
The resolute answer extinguished all of Zheng Yingqi's hopes—he really wanted to see what color the company commander's face would be when Xu Sanduo came in as Hu Sanduo in a while.
Gao Cheng, having a high opinion of Zheng Yingqi, strongly rejected the idea of Xu Sanduo joining the Seventh Company. To reassure Zheng Yingqi, he revealed, "Although the Seventh Company won't let him in, don't worry, we will definitely find Xu Sanduo a good company. With his tenacity and perseverance, I believe he will become a good soldier in any combat company!"
Combat Company?
Zheng Yingqi secretly thought things were going badly. If Xu Sanduo joined another company instead of the Fifth Platoon of the Third Company, could he still come back to fight his way back?
He hurriedly asked, "Company commander, where...where will he be assigned?"
"Comrade Zheng Yingqi, this is none of your business!" Wu Liuyi hurriedly scolded Zheng Yingqi, "You're just a new recruit, don't you have too many things to worry about?"
Gao Cheng and He Hongtao exchanged a glance. He Hongtao understood Gao Cheng's meaning and began to speak. As an instructor, he naturally had a lot of grand principles to say, which left the anxious Zheng Yingqi dizzy. Only then did He Hongtao say earnestly, "Comrade Zheng Yingqi, I see that you were just worried and confused. I'll forgive you this time, but don't let it happen again!"
Zheng Yingqi was worried. If Xu Sanduo didn't join the 5th squad of the 2nd platoon, it would be troublesome. He was hesitating about how to continue "probing" when He Hongtao cleared his throat and said casually:
"After discussion and research, we've decided to assign Xu Sanduo to the Third Platoon of the Third Company! The Third Platoon is the best platoon in the Third Company, and we believe that Comrade Xu Sanduo will definitely..."
boom!
Zheng Yingqi felt as if a bomb had exploded in his mind!
Not the Fifth Platoon, Second Company, Third Company!
Ruined……
Zheng Yingqi didn't even know how he left the company commander's office; he only remembered bumping into Shi Jin as he left and seeing Shi Jin avoiding his gaze...
Back in his dormitory, he sat there blankly for a long time until his comrades woke him up, which brought Zheng Yingqi back to his senses from his regret and remorse.
How am I supposed to face Xu Sanduo...?
Zheng Yingqi was filled with apology and regret. When he saw that Xu Sanduo was not there, he realized that the fool was still practicing on the training ground as he had told him to. He hurriedly got up and rushed out.
There was no sign of Xu Sanduo on the training field. Zheng Yingqi was startled and quickly started searching. Finally, he found Xu Sanduo in the corner where he often went for extra training. Xu Sanduo was with Shi Jin. When he got closer, he heard Xu Sanduo sobbing.
He deliberately made loud footsteps as he approached. Xu Sanduo, whose face was covered in tears, looked up and saw Zheng Yingqi. He quickly wiped his face with his sleeve, but instead of wiping away the tears, he ended up looking like a cat covered in smears.
Shi Jin, with a look of pity, took out a handkerchief and handed it to Xu Sanduo. Zheng Yingqi walked up, stood at attention, and saluted.
"Good morning, Platoon Leader!"
Shi Jin stood up to return the greeting, then gestured for Zheng Yingqi to sit down.
"Sanduo, the Third Platoon of the Third Company is a good place. With your dedication and hard work in basic training, you will definitely become a good soldier there. Trust me, squad leader. Do meaningful things there and you will not waste your military career!" Shi Jin comforted Xu Sanduo, while feeling a little embarrassed to face Zheng Yingqi.
Xu Sanduo was a soldier he brought with him, but in terms of care, he couldn't compare to Zheng Yingqi, who was standing to the side. Zheng Yingqi went to the company commander's office to make a final effort, but he ultimately chose to back down because of his own selfishness.
Looking at Shi Jin, Zheng Yingqi had an idea: "Platoon leader, could we assign San Duo to the fifth squad of the second platoon of the third company?"
Zheng Yingqi now regrets his foolish "help" to Xu Sanduo. If it weren't for his self-righteous "good intentions," how could Xu Sanduo have been assigned to the 3rd Platoon of the 3rd Company? If he were in the 3rd Platoon, there would be no future path for him. Could Xu Sanduo still transform? Seeing Shi Jin, he now hopes that Shi Jin can persuade the company commander to assign Xu Sanduo to the 5th Squad of the 2nd Platoon, back to his original path, to continue guarding the pipeline, and incidentally, to receive re-education from Squad Leader Ma!
"Class 5?" Shi Jin looked at Zheng Yingqi in surprise. Of course he knew Class 5. It was precisely because he knew that he was shocked—Zheng Yingqi, who was so good to Xu Sanduo, actually wanted to send Xu Sanduo there!
Zheng Yingqi organized his thoughts and after a long pause said, "Platoon leader, I heard that the squad leader of the fifth squad of the second platoon of the third company is a very good person. San Duo will be well taken care of if he goes there."
"That place...that place..." Shi Jin grumbled, but didn't say "retirement" aloud. Finally, he said, "That's not a place for a soldier with ambition!"
Xu Sanduo listened blankly to the two arguing about him, as calm as an outsider. To him, anywhere without the platoon leader, Zheng Yingqi, or Cheng Cai seemed the same.
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