Chapter 481: Too Unfair, Everyone Is Bullying Me!

Ma Qing'an and Gao Feng were very surprised; even though they knew he had been promoted to captain, they still thought he would start out as a deputy company commander.

But they hadn't expected that in just a few years, without even having gone to the military academy, he would be on equal footing with them?

Kang Changyi's envious, jealous eyes turned red like a rabbit's, constantly questioning himself in his mind.

On what grounds?

Do I, Kang Changyi, have to have good looks and ability?

Is it that you need ability and popularity, and popularity with looks?

Even if Lu Yang's family got a ten‑million demolition settlement and a wealthy lady from Da Bolang paid extra, he would feel a bit better!

Zhou Kaidong, Ding Tengfei, Kong Long and the others expressed genuine envy; they are all soldiers, so why is the difference so large?

At that moment, a melody rang in their heads: "We are different; each person has a different circumstance!"

Xiong Yao added: "At present only the First Company and the Second Company have established units; the Third Company is under construction, and there is only Comrade Lu Yang."

The Light‑pole Company Commander?

With that, Kang Changyi felt much more balanced inside.

Having only an empty title—holding the position of Company Commander but with not a single soldier under his command—this is great!

He emphasized: besides being the Third Company Commander, Lu Yang also has another identity as your training instructor.

"Hmm?"

"Lu Yang, fall in line!"

"Yes!"

Lu Yang jogged out of line.

First he saluted Xiong Yao, then turned and saluted the formation.

"For the next three months, I will be in charge of your training."

"I hope everyone will cooperate actively, together accomplish this arduous task, and improve the unit's development."

Ma Qing'an, He Zhen Tao and the others were suddenly enlightened, as if a truth had poured over them; the questions they couldn't understand before now all linked together.

No wonder Lu Yang vanished for over two months; it's highly likely he was sent somewhere for secret training and emerged proficient, otherwise how could he be fit for the instructor role?

During the assessment, Lu Yang's overly harsh attitude was probably not feigned; he likely copied the training material directly. Because it conflicted sharply with the methods they had previously endured, everyone felt physical discomfort.

As for deliberately lowering scores and raising the test difficulty, it was also to avoid standing out, so that during personnel allocation other units wouldn't snatch them first, ensuring this new unit contains more people from the Special Third Regiment.

Thus, it greatly saves the time needed for re‑adjustment, fully boosting training efficiency.

In fact, whether it's an officer like Ma Qing'an or veterans like Zhou Kaidong, they all urgently need a chance to prove themselves.

For the Marine Corps, they are the so‑called "three‑nos"—no combat record, no merit, no achievements—nothing at all.

Therefore, the Night Tiger Reconnaissance Battalion can brazenly look down on them, sending them packing.

Imagine, if they were a unit comparable in strength to the Night Tiger Reconnaissance Battalion, would the other side still despise them?

The weak are looked down upon everywhere; among units there exists a hierarchy of strength and contempt, otherwise why would everyone vie for competition rankings?

Now, the opportunity is right before them; if they defeat the Night Tiger Reconnaissance Battalion in the exercises early next year, they will earn honor, bouquets, applause, and all the respect they desire!

Many have figured this out; the looks they cast at Lu Yang are burning, all hoping to use these three months to achieve progress.

But there are also soldiers from other Sea Training Base units, unfamiliar with Lu Yang, whose eyes carry doubt.

"Report!"

Someone in the formation shouted.

Lu Yang's gaze fell on a lieutenant with an unfamiliar face, apparently transferred from the first battalion of the Sea Training Base.

"Speak."

"You see, you don't even seem as old as me; I want to know on what grounds you can become our instructor?"

The lieutenant added: "I'm not targeting you; I'm merely raising a reasonable doubt. The formation of a rapid‑response unit is of great importance, and I think the more capable person should take the role."

Lu Yang glanced at Xiong Yao, who nodded at him.

Someone raising a reasonable doubt was expected.

Not everyone here knows Lu Yang, nor does everyone endorse his ability.

Being brave enough to question is actually a good thing; it shows these people aren't just compliant wooden blocks, at least they possess a spirit of resistance and doubt.

Lu Yang asked: "Anyone else share the same doubt? Raise a hand so I can see. No need to be shy; be bold."

As soon as the words fell, one after another, soldiers raised their hands—without exception, all were from other Sea Training Base units.

In total four people; actually there were others who doubted Lu Yang's ability, but they were cautious and didn't step forward, choosing instead to watch from the sidelines.

Lu Yang: "Fall in line, all come forward."

The four all moved forward; Lu Yang asked: "You four, what highest honor did you receive in your former units?"

The lieutenant said he had been a capture‑and‑ambush specialist in the Division, having taken second place in the division‑wide competition.

The other three each had earned rankings in grenade throwing, a three‑kilometer run, and a hand‑to‑hand combat contest.

Lu Yang: "So, in your previous units you were all quite outstanding and highly valued? Very well, if you can knock me down in ten seconds, I'll give you my position as Company Commander and instructor."

The four looked skeptically, thinking he was joking.

Xiong Yao acted as the referee, confirming this and emphasizing that the opportunity was equal.

Moreover, he deliberately pointed his finger at the crouching, timid Kang Changyi below, and said.

"That soldier, yes, you; I see you taking pleasure in misfortune, and you seem quite resentful; do you want to come up and give it a try?"

"Huh?"

Kang Changyi, whose name was called, went numb.

Lu Yang also gestured to him: "I've been watching you for a long time; you seem to have strong objections to me. Come up and spar a couple of moves; perhaps you'll be fast‑tracked for promotion."

Kang Changyi stared at Lu Yang's smile, his scalp tingling as he shook his head vigorously: "No, no, no, I'm not going. I… I don't want a promotion. I have no …"

Before he could finish speaking, Zhou Kaidong, Liu Ziqiang, Sun Chen, Chen Panpan and their companions shoved him hard, and he staggered to Lu Yang's side.

Lu Yang was surprised: "You say you don't want it, but your body is being honest?"

Kang Changyi shook his head wildly: "No, it wasn't me, it was them......"

Before he could finish, Xiong Yao's murderous glare snapped at him: "A real man, you're already out, yet you're wriggling like a sissy—what a disgrace!"

"What a great opportunity, and you don't cherish it!"

Kang Changyi, feeling aggrieved by his uncle's scolding, was speechless.

Looking back, Zhou Kaidong, Liu Ziqiang and their group were holding back laughter to the point of trembling.

That's so unprincipled!

I'm at least a Lieutenant Platoon Leader!

Zhang Jiaheng bullied me when he was here, and he kept bullying me after he left; then his departure was for nothing, wasn't it?

Lu Yang stopped talking, stepped back two paces, and waved at the five of them.

Except for Kang Changyi, the other four exchanged glances, hesitated no more, and charged together.

The next second, the Lieutenant at the front formed a C-shape, his body flying out like a cannonball.

Because it was so dark, they couldn't even see how Lu Yang moved; looking back at that Lieutenant, he lay on the ground unable to get up.

When the remaining three recovered from shock, Lu Yang had already, like a phantom, arrived in front of another person, his fist only 0.01 centimeters from the opponent's chin......

In the blink of an eye, the four soldiers who launched the attack were hit in a vital spot and fell to the ground, unable to rise.

Kang Changyi was so frightened he stood rooted, unable to move, until Lu Yang grabbed his collar, lifted him up, and raised his right fist high.

Seeing the fist about to fall, the powerless victim could only close his eyes and tuck his neck.

But the next second it landed gently on his head, turning into a pat.

"Don't be afraid, I'm not hitting you."

He opened his eyes and saw Lu Yang's bright smile.

Kang Changyi cleared his throat, a flattering smile on his face, and said: "Instructor, I, I really admire you, I truly, truly admire you; I will train hard, I won't slack off!"

Lu Yang pinched his cheek, turned to Xiong Yao, and said with a smile: "He's still cute, isn't he?"

Xiong Yao whispered in a voice only two could hear: "He's a bit mischievous, gets carried away when no one's watching, that bad habit never changes!"

Lu Yang: "It's fine, I'm back, I'll help him change."

Xiong Yao: "Sorry to trouble you."

Kang Changyi: "......"