Chapter 389: See off the Soldier King Lu Yang!

Fine, who made me this soft-hearted person.

Lu Yang, seeing Lan Li so persistent, couldn't help but feel compassion.

But the next second, he kicked away the hand Lan Li was gripping tightly, then proudly raised the flag.

Looking at Lan Li's incredulous, duped gaze, Lu Yang looked down on him from above.

"Sorry for tricking you, but I've already sealed my heart with cement."

"I'll give you a free lesson today; it's called society's brutal beating."

"Don't think that just because you get good grades and people call you a 'study god' you can act arrogant and provoke everyone."

"I don't usually like to slap people's faces, unless someone rushes to put their face up for me to hit; if you lack the ability, don't pretend to be cool. If you lose, accept it; if you get hit, stand at attention."

"I know this flag is the face and honor of your reconnaissance battalion, but honor must be defended by strength, not by begging for others' pity."

"On the battlefield, enemies won't spare you just because you're pitiful; it's the same in reality—run into someone like me, heartless, and you'll just be a clown."

Lu Yang smiled, pinched his nose, and Lan Li's eyes went black as he fainted from anger.

From this, he concluded that people whose path has been too smooth generally have weak stress resistance.

Putting some pressure on this kid is actually a roundabout way of motivating him; it might even help him fix his nasty habit of talking back.

Sometimes Lu Yang can't help but feel like a philosopher, as even a casual action contains so many life lessons!

Lu Yang found a sharp stone, cut the fishing line wrapped around his foot, then shouldered the unconscious Lan Li on one side and the victory flag on the other, walking down the mountain with a spring breeze on his face.

When he brought back the flag and the unconscious Lan Li, everyone in the reconnaissance battalion looked as unpleasant as if they'd eaten a dead fly, their faces burning with pain.

They never dreamed that, on their own turf, three against one would end up all being counter-killed.

The worst part is that these three respectively represented the strongest, most promising members of the old, middle, and young generations of the reconnaissance battalion.

In other words, Lu Yang single-handedly smashed through their reconnaissance battalion, which is even more painful than stabbing them.

As for Division Commander Luo, he had already seen the flag on the summit being pulled down and, fearing he would lose face later, left early by vehicle.

"Best of three, I won."

Lu Yang lacked the overbearing aura he had when he previously shouted 'Anyone else?', and instead calmly stated a fact.

Zheng Chengfeng smiled and gave him a thumbs-up, said nothing more, and didn't even mention the earlier bet.

His goal was merely to take Lu Yang away; as for the reconnaissance battalion's soldiers, they were optional.

"Let's go."

"Mm."

"Lu Yang, you've beaten him like this, and you're just going to walk away?!"

Squad Leader Niu and Deputy Company Commander Zhang were indignant, speaking up for the bruised and swollen Lan Li.

Lu Yang explained: "Getting injured in a confrontation is normal; besides, he brought it on himself—who made him talk back? But this really settles the score."

"You!"

Squad Leader Niu angrily tried to rush forward, but Yang Yong stopped him.

"Let him go!"

Although everyone was unwilling, they still obeyed orders and made way.

Amidst looks of anger, resentment, and frustration, Lu Yang straightened his chest and left with dignified bearing.

Recalling, the company commander and instructor had once told him: the reconnaissance battalion is a clash of gods, all elites from various grassroots units, full of hidden talents and masters galore!

Now, Lu Yang, relying solely on his own strength, has smashed the arrogance of the division reconnaissance battalion; the pride of finally crossing a mountain and reaching the summit is unmatched.

Soldiers on both sides clenched their fists and glared; as Lu Yang walked by calmly and freely, a passionate, stirring song automatically surfaced in his mind.

【BGM: Even if it mocks us, saying we mortals pass by unnoticed, we still leave a fleeting firefly's mark upon this night sky!】

At the same time, voices rang out: "See off the Soldier King Lu Yang! See off the Soldier King Lu Yang!"

Damn, why is it so hard to keep the corners of my mouth down!

Hold it in, hold it in—experts aren't supposed to laugh!

Zheng Chengfeng glanced at Lu Yang's seesaw-like mouth twitching, and at his eyes hard to hide his delight, smiling as he asked: "I saw through the telescope that when you pulled the flag, you seemed to hesitate?"

Lu Yang answered truthfully: "He begged me, and he looked pitiful."

"Actually, you could be magnanimous this time; anyway, I can take you away."

"I really was soft-hearted back then."

"Then why did you change your mind later?"

"If you lose, you must admit it; if you get hit, you stand at attention—I can't, just because I was momentarily soft-hearted, ruin him."

"Only after experiencing society's brutal beating can one truly understand life's cruelty and not hold onto unrealistic fantasies."

"Victory isn't begged for; it can't rely on others' charity. Only by constantly strengthening oneself and accumulating power can one preserve dignity and face. He must know this truth."

Zheng Chengfeng looked at him like a mother-in-law eyeing a son-in-law, the more she looked, the more she liked him.

No wonder Commander Gu specifically requested this soldier; it wasn't wasted on his long coaxing and pressure.

How can a twenty-year-old young man attain such profound understanding, as if he had experienced much in a past life?

"Lu Yang, you have great potential to be an instructor; your words and actions are filled with deep philosophical thought, always provoking reflection!"

"Right, I feel the same way?"

Lu Yang chuckled: "Otherwise, give me an instructor position and I'll definitely do a good job!"

Seeing Lu Yang already shamelessly asking for a post and a position, Zheng Chengfeng also laughed.

"It's clear you really want to advance, huh?"

"Don't worry, the stage is big, opportunities many; in the next ten to twenty years, the troop development will fully invest in sea and air construction; as long as you're outstanding, becoming a field officer within three years is no problem."

Lu Yang became overly excited.

Sometimes the tide of the era isn't necessarily bad; it also contains more opportunities and possibilities.

Everyone says opportunities are left for those who are prepared; Lu Yang has always been ready, and he has also prepared himself for the transition from Army Soldier King to Sea King.

In a moment, go back and pack up; this afternoon you can come with me.

That fast?

Seeing Lu Yang's surprised expression, Zheng Chengfeng was unfazed: "What else? Our time is tight; the sea training over there has already started, we need to seize the time."

Lu Yang hesitated: "The instructor told me when he left to wait for the next batch of units to move in and complete the handover; only I am left in the Sixth Company, and I want to finish my current work before leaving."

According to reliable information, the new unit will arrive next week; could you let me finish the handover before leaving?

Zheng Chengfeng gave him a meaningful look, then after a long while sighed: "Seeing things through to the end, you truly are a sentimental good soldier."

Then I'll wait until you finish your work; I'll come pick you up in a week, but I need to go back midway to handle some things.

Lu Yang: "Can you help bring this vehicle along too? These are the company commander's personal belongings."

Zheng Chengfeng nodded: "Later we'll get a big wooden box and send it by logistics. All right, you go back first; I'll head out from there shortly and go straight back to the guesthouse."

Yes.

Lu Yang gave a salute and swung onto that stylish Ducati.

Just as he exited the gate, a group of people emerged from the nearby woods carrying flags and surrounded him.

How was it, did you win or lose?

How did you come?

Looking at Gao Feng, Ding Tengfei, and these familiar faces from the regiment, Lu Yang was stunned.

The lieutenant colonel staff officer, stroking his beard and glaring, said: "What do you mean 'how did you come'? Of course we're here to wave flags and cheer for you!"

Gao Feng had a "what the hell" look: "You couldn't have missed it, right? Those idiotic guards at the gate wouldn't let us in, so we've been waving flags behind the wall over there for ages!"

Lu Yang felt both embarrassed and sad; his position happened to be blocked by the building, so he saw nothing.

But to not spoil the fun, he slapped his thigh and excitedly said: "Of course I saw it; it moved me to the brink of tears! We competed in three matches, best of three, defeated them so they had no spirit left, and in the end I even pulled down the flag on the mountain summit!"

Holy shit, awesome, you're a great hero of our regiment!

"Yang Bro, you're so awesome, let me hug you, let me cleanse myself!"

Hahaha, everyone says the Zhencha Daitui is off the charts, full of hidden dragons and crouching tigers, masters, but I see it's nothing special!

Come on, let's go; we must go to a restaurant for a good meal and properly celebrate; Lu Yang gave us all a strong vent, proving the Special Third Regiment is still awesome, tonight you're treating!

Lu Yang's smile quickly faded: "No, why should I be treating? Shouldn't you be treating? I regained face for the whole regiment, vented my frustration, why should I still be paying??"

Gao Feng laughed while putting his arm around his shoulders: "We've been waving flags and cheering for ages, our arms are sore; we ought to eat something good to replenish."

Don't play dumb, you know you're getting an officer's allowance; treating us to a restaurant is definitely affordable.

Where are we going out?

Of course it's Old Sichuan, cheap and good value!

All right, let's go, Lu Yang, you ride your bike and follow behind!

Gao Feng and the others swiftly climbed onto the transport vehicle, which took the lead.

Lu Yang pulled down the visor, revved the throttle with a vroom, and rode the motorcycle behind them.

At the same time, the training ground of the Zhencha Daitui was undergoing a heavy rainstorm....