[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-from-special-forces-to-the-multiverse":3,"chapter-from-special-forces-to-the-multiverse-from-special-forces-to-the-multiverse-chapter-19":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","From Special Forces to the Multiverse",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2315069,4527,"Chapter 19: Bearing the Weight Forward","from-special-forces-to-the-multiverse-chapter-19",19,"\u003Cp>After making his promise to Guo Jing, Laopao got a headache—he had no idea how to make Xiao Zhuang truly convinced, and he didn’t have the overwhelming strength Guo Jing had over him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He and Xiao Zhuang were evenly matched, but he’d given his word to the squad leader—if he gave up halfway, wouldn’t he be a cowardly soldier?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, after these past few days of interaction and training, their relationship wasn’t as hostile as it had been in the original storyline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their tension stemmed entirely from both being powder kegs; their strengths were nearly equal, and neither could ever submit to the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But during these two days of contact, they reached a mutual understanding: on the battlefield, they could rely on each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, Xiao Zhuang was careless in his conduct, so it was natural for Laopao to look down on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the dorm, sure enough, Xiao Zhuang was gossiping about him with his roommates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll tell you guys, Laopao may be strict with us, but deep down he’s good—he’s someone you can fully trust on the battlefield, he just won’t say it out loud.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Xiao Zhuang say this, Laopao felt unexpectedly warm inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, this kid understands my intentions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Xiao Zhuang added: “I’ll tell you guys, even though Laopao seems respectful toward the squad leader now, he’s still Bufu .”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I always feel they’ll have a contest someday—I just don’t know when.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiao Zhuang, who do you think would win if the squad leader and Laopao fought? The squad leader has a higher rank, but Laopao has more service time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiwa asked, puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Xiwa’s question, Xiao Zhuang sneered: “Ambition isn’t tied to age—our squad leader’s skills are incredible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone in the dorm was drawn in by Xiao Zhuang’s words; even Laopao’s inner gossip flame was ignited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking around at the curious stares, Xiao Zhuang grinned proudly: “You know the Wolf’s Fang Unit? The one Laopao applied for multiple times but never got into.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the dorm, Laopao’s face darkened, but he held back, driven by his own curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Our squad leader has actually fought hand-to-hand with their senior squad leader—and even beat him in marksmanship.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Zhuang’s words stunned everyone in the dorm and even Laopao outside the door; not only was the Wolf’s Fang Unit’s squad leader an elite,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>even the Wolf’s Fang Unit’s special operators were the dream of every soldier in the Night Tiger Recon Company—countless soldiers had tried out and failed to make the cut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that Guo Jing had defeated Doghead Gao in marksmanship, everyone’s emotions were clear—especially Laopao, who couldn’t help blushing as he recalled his earlier confidence in challenging Guo Jing to a shooting contest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Zhuang, now fully warmed up, continued: “I’ll tell you guys, Laopao’s got no respect for anyone deep down—I bet he’ll challenge the squad leader sooner or later.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wow, when that happens, we’ll have a real show.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Xiao Zhuang, Laopao’s face turned as black as charcoal—so you knew the squad leader’s strength all along and didn’t tell me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When I go to challenge the squad leader, you’ll just sit back and watch? Do you know how I felt when the squad leader knocked me down over two hundred times? Do you know how I felt when I challenged him to a shooting match?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could I ever believe someone like you would take a bullet for me on the battlefield?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furious, he kicked open the door. Seeing it was Laopao, everyone in the dorm felt awkward—especially Xiao Zhuang, who had been the loudest in mocking him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the embarrassed group, Laopao spoke slowly: “Fine, you’ve been in the army only a few days, haven’t learned anything else—but you’ve learned how to laugh at your squad leader.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked up to Xiao Zhuang, stared him straight in the eyes, and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Especially certain people—afraid to speak their mind face-to-face, only gossiping behind backs like market gossips.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And as for certain people’s wish to watch a show—it won’t come true.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Xiao Zhuang’s face fell with regret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What, disappointed you won’t get to see your squad leader’s show?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Laopao mocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No way, squad leader.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Zhuang laughed it off, trying to dodge the blame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Stop talking nonsense—you won’t see a show because I’ve already challenged him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Laopao said casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Xiao Zhuang didn’t look excited—he frowned in concern: “You’ve already challenged him?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve already challenged him—I got knocked down over two hundred times in half an hour during hand-to-hand, and I got crushed in marksmanship too. How’s that? Happy? Delighted?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Laopao asked bitterly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Laopao’s dejected look, Xiao Zhuang quickly comforted him:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Squad leader, the old saying goes: victory and defeat are common in war. You lost this time—win it back next time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, one thought remained unspoken: Laopao had almost no chance of ever defeating Guo Jing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Laopao was older than Guo Jing, and their skill gap was already enormous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Xiao Zhuang’s comfort, Laopao gave a self-deprecating laugh: “You’re right—I’ve been rejected by the Wolf’s Fang Unit several times.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Squad leader Laopao, don’t lose heart—it’s just the Wolf’s Fang Unit, what’s so great? They didn’t pick you? That’s their loss.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Xiao Zhuang’s words, Laopao flew into a rage: “What do you know? Do you understand why a soldier enlists? Do you comprehend a soldier’s honor? Do you understand the honor of the Night Tigers? Do you understand the honor of the Wolf’s Fang Unit?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Zhuang was left speechless by Laopao’s questions—he’d only just joined the army, and his reason for enlisting was because of his girlfriend, Xiao Ying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Laopao stared straight at Xiao Zhuang and asked solemnly: “Where does a soldier’s honor come from? Do you know?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Time and again, when the people face disaster—floods, fighting drug lords—the military always steps forward first, risking their lives to protect the people.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The people’s peace and happiness are the greatest honor of a soldier. Do you understand that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing these things so distant from his own life, Xiao Zhuang felt ashamed of his earlier thoughts—and for once, he didn’t argue back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you know why I want to join the Wolf’s Fang Unit? Because they’re warriors who’ve passed true tests.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Laopao spoke, his expression filled with reverence, his tone heavy with respect:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you know why the enemy calls them Wolf’s Fang? Because they’re fast, precise, ruthless—they make enemies understand that China is not a place for them to run wild.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In countless unknown places, they sacrifice their lives to preserve today’s peace and happiness. I want to join them—to face true trials, to become a true warrior.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I want to stand with them on the nation’s most dangerous frontlines, guarding the people’s peace and security. Do you understand?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here, Laopao shouted at Xiao Zhuang in fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearby, listening to their conversation, Guo Jing fell silent for a long time—he seemed to understand why the people here lived in such peace, untouched by war.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the room, Xiao Zhuang, too, seemed to understand: there is no such thing as tranquil years—only others bearing burdens for us.\u003C\u002Fp>",1182,"2026-06-20T13:48:22.834Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","638c9c32166ad121e745c77cad2d4182c95a5cac4d129cc46f3f13a666a09299","from-special-forces-to-the-multiverse-chapter-20","from-special-forces-to-the-multiverse-chapter-18",205,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffrom-special-forces-to-the-multiverse-cover.jpg"]