Chapter 73: Who Is the Real New‑Training Model Soldier?

Hahaha!

Come on, let me give you a kiss!

mua~

Gao Feng wrapped both arms around Zhou Kaidong's shoulders and pinned him against the corner of the wall.

Pouting and closing his eyes, he leaned in to kiss his left cheek.

Zhou Kaidong hurriedly raised his left hand, shielding his cheek in defense.

Gao Feng was still relentless, going for his right cheek, but Zhou Kaidong raised his right hand and blocked it.

In the end, he simply slapped a big seal on Zhou Kaidong's forehead, which made Zhou Kaidong feel extremely disgusted.

Hahaha, hahaha, hahahaha!

Zhou Kaidong, Zhou Kaidong, you really are something—actually thinking of using makeup to boost immersion.

A battlefield first‑aid drill, you all performed like a stage play; the Division Medical Team core members all praised it, and even the commander couldn't stop complimenting it.

Whole Company, your Third Squad stood out the most; you kid today really gave me a big grin—so big!

Zhou Kaidong, looking annoyed, wiped the smelly saliva off his forehead and said proactively, "Company Commander, this move wasn't my idea; it's Lu Yang's masterpiece."

Gao Feng smiled and nodded, "I know, I know—your brain has no artistic sense, how could you draw it so realistically?"

But as Squad Leader, you can unconditionally trust the new recruits in your squad and let them innovate; that's your strength.

A good soldier needs a good Squad Leader to guide them, and your guidance is quite good.

Come on, this week's Moving Red Flag for military training is yours.

Having said that, Gao Feng solemnly handed the silky red silk to Zhou Kaidong.

Then he pulled two red vouchers from his pocket as rewards.

These two hundred yuan are privately sponsored by me and the Instructor; spend them lavishly!

Thank you, Company Commander!

Hey, don't thank me—thank yourself, thank the entire effort of your Third Squad, thank that your squad has a good soldier like Lu Yang!

Those words truly struck a chord with Zhou Kaidong.

Without Lu Yang, even if Third Squad performed excellently, it would be hard to stand out.

Because the battlefield first‑aid level of the other squads is also not lacking; they're all excellent.

To stand out, one must take an unconventional approach.

Fortunately, the final result fulfilled the wish—winning by surprise.

Even though at the disbanding, those Squad Leaders were furious, each calling him despicable, shameless, and lacking martial virtue.

But for Zhou Kaidong, being envied and hated by other squads is itself a kind of excellence.

Gao Feng patted him and offered more encouragement: "The final stage is also the sprint stage, give it your all; who knows, the title of Model Squad Leader for this training might end up being yours."

Yes!

Zhou Kaidong felt quite good.

He ascended the stairs with a square step, looking sprightly.

Holding the Moving Red Flag in one hand, he inexplicably felt as if cradling an imperial decree, ready to announce it.

At that moment, the Third Squad's new recruits gathered in the dorm, chattering eagerly.

Seeing Zhou Kaidong return with the Moving Red Flag, they immediately surrounded him with smiling faces.

Lu Yang, go hang up the Moving Red Flag.

Alright.

Lu Yang took the Moving Red Flag with both hands, his face also breaking into an unstoppable smile.

He unfolded the military‑training Moving Red Flag, hung it on the wall behind the door, and adjusted the golden tassels slightly.

Kong Long, Ding Tengfei, and other new recruits stood behind, watching the honor they earned with a week's effort, their hearts filled with excitement.

It seemed this was, in the truest sense, the first Moving Red Flag they earned through hard work and struggle.

Previously, they had obtained two, but those involved a bit of luck and opportunism.

Only this time was it solid, earned properly by competing fairly with the other squads.

The Whole Company has nine squads; Third Squad must wipe out the other eight in one go, even amid a frenzied, hyper‑competitive environment.

Thus one can see how much hardship and effort everyone has put in during this period.

"Also!" Zhou Kaidong announced, "This week's training model soldier also comes from our squad; guess which lucky one it is?"

Having said that, he produced a certificate from behind, accompanied by a "ding‑ding‑ding" sound effect.

At the top were the four bold characters "Training Model Soldier", stamped with the New Recruit Company's red seal.

Everyone's gaze involuntarily fell on Lu Yang, naturally knowing who the certificate belonged to.

Zhou Kaidong's eyes landed on Lu Yang, and he said with a smile, "You're right, this week's training model soldier is Lu Yang..."

Just as Lu Yang's mouth began to curve, Zhou Kaidong made a sudden turn: "It's actually Ding Tengfei from Lu Yang's bunk..."

Ding Tengfei was overjoyed, his excitement beyond words.

He never even dreamed that one day he could become a training model soldier?

He reached out to grab it, only to find the certificate had ultimately fallen into Kong Long's hands.

"Kong Long in the bunk to Ding Tengfei's right, that's right, this week's training model soldier is Kong Long!"

"......"

The dorm fell silent.

Everyone stared wide‑eyed at each other.

Even Kong Long stared intently at Zhou Kaidong, waiting for him to continue, like passing a drumbeat.

We waited for a long time, but Zhou Kaidong stubbornly didn't speak again; now everyone finally confirmed that this certificate belongs to Kong Long.

"Is it really me?"

"Yes, it's you."

"Hahaha, hahaha, I've made progress, I've become a model soldier too!"

Kong Long clutched the certificate, excitedly kissed it several times, then held it like a microphone as if delivering an acceptance speech.

"First, I want to thank my parents, then I want to thank the Squad Leader, the Assistant Squad Leader, and all of you!"

"Actually, I knew from the start this certificate was mine, because I'm an actor type, and I performed the most earnestly!"

"Ahhh, my abdomen was hit, doctor, doctor, come save me!"

Kong Long covered his waist and abdomen, reenacting the earlier scene in the Cafeteria where he was hit and fell to the ground.

It provoked the whole group to burst into laughter, and they immediately grabbed his limbs and lifted him up.

They were ready to dissect him on the spot—humanity's destruction.

The guy tried to struggle and resist, but was hoisted by the crowd and forced toward the dormitory door in a rough "roughly".

It's a game exclusive to boys, mainly involving rubbing the crotch against a tree trunk or slamming against doors, walls, etc.

Lu Yang also joined the ruckus, laughing until his face twitched and tears fell.

Ding Tengfei was the same, making the game as joyful as possible.

Even though this certificate missed both of them, it didn't dampen the good mood at this moment.

Zhou Kaidong took a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, gave his wrist a light shake, and held one between his lips.

He didn't light it, just smiled brightly at the scene, feeling especially pleasant.

The training model soldier award isn't necessarily given to the best performer; it's also used to motivate the one who improves the most.

Kong Long's physical ability is indeed good, but his muscle coordination is a bit lacking, so his room for improvement is larger than others'.

Even though Lu Yang didn't receive the so‑called training model soldier, in Zhou Kaidong's eyes he has already been a comprehensive model soldier integrating internal hygiene, conduct discipline, and military training.

However, the New Recruit Company lacks such a reward system, so it can't give substantive recognition.

We can't just bundle three certificates together and award them to Lu Yang, can we?

"He Zhen Tao, to be honest, this time really opened my eyes!"

He Zhen Tao was in charge of escorting the leaders and the Division Medical Team cadres onto the vehicle.

Before leaving, the bespectacled cadre grabbed his hand: "From the Division Training Base to each Regiment's own New Recruit Company, after a round of inspections, I haven't seen any as earnest as you all."

"The battlefield first‑aid subject is ignored by many, but little do they know it can play a huge role on the actual battlefield."

"Yes, yes, yes!"

He Zhen Tao nodded repeatedly.

The bespectacled cadre said, "I think this training method of going into battle with makeup is worth promoting; more people should learn about it."

"Later, we'll come back with the Division publicity office staff for another round; then please demonstrate again."

"I'm ready to spread this emergency‑training model to every unit of the Division!"

He Zhen Tao's mouth almost twisted into a grin.

If that's true, the credit would be enormous.

After seeing off the two Division Medical Team cadres, Tan Yuanzhou also gave a few compliments.

"You can see this stage of training involved hard work; it's truly earnest."

"Whether it's internal hygiene, Logistics management, or military training attitude, I'm very satisfied."

"Especially the new model devised by Third Squad, it made this country bumpkin of mine see the light, and I couldn't help but get involved."

"Keep it up, no arrogance; maintain this pace until the next company—can you do it?"

"Can!"

That voice came from two people shouting together.

Gao Feng hurried over, and together with He Zhen Tao, puffed out his chest to assure.

Tan Yuanzhou nodded, got on the vehicle first, turned and said to Female Lieutenant Ma Shuyao.

"You two, want to chat?"

"Um......"

In the Regiment, Ma Shuyao and Gao Feng's matter wasn't a secret.

When a man is grown he marries, when a woman is grown she marries.

They're both of marriageable age, both officers, so there's no issue with the match.

He Zhen Tao tactfully stepped aside, leaving the young couple to gaze at each other affectionately, looking all lovey‑dovey.

"How about it, Commander Ma, are you satisfied with my performance this time?"

"Comrade Xiao Gao, you did a great job as the New Recruit Company commander; keep it up!"

Ma Shuyao pretended to have a leadership air, deliberately praising in a joking tone.

Gao Feng smiled brightly, saluted, and replied: "Yes, I will definitely keep it up."

For him, nothing is more gratifying than achieving results at work, earning the leaders' approval, gaining the organization's recognition, and receiving his girlfriend's praise.

Thanks to Third Squad's leading role, its active performance, and Lu Yang's flash of inspiration at the crucial moment.