Chapter 97: Not Just Excellent, Exceptionally Excellent!

Deputy Team Leader Cheng Jun listened to Lu Yang's explanation, looked at his "messy" cobbled‑together cover, and his expression was both shocked and complicated.

"How did you come up with these?"

"Isn't a bulletproof vest designed like this? Whether it's carbon plates or Kevlar weave, it's all layered energy absorption?"

".... …"

The scene fell a bit quiet.

These principles, actually many people understand.

But when it really mattered, only Lu Yang applied the textbook knowledge to practice.

As Guo Yongwen said, if they were now prone behind the cover, with enemy fire sweeping from the opposite side,

then, aside from Lu Yang, they should all have been killed.

And the freshly dug pit is a grave, the erected trapezoidal position is a tombstone.

Wanbaoshan clap clap clap, admiringly said two words: "Talent!"

The other veterans' looks at Lu Yang also changed; now no one treats him as a rookie.

Because this guy truly brought his brain to the army, and his knowledge base is genuinely quite broad.

Deputy Team looked at Guo Yongwen, smiled awkwardly: "I think this trick can be spread. The battlefield never lacks mud, stones, rotten leaves; even if the water bottle is empty, using urine to splash works."

"No, carry two dictionaries on you, soak them with water, then wrap some dirty mud around them, and it becomes a small blast shield."

Guo Yongwen's eye corner twitched; even they thought this suggestion was quite reliable.

Especially the dictionary thing, that thickness, soaked with water, then wrapped in mud.

Ordinary rifle bullets might not even penetrate; you'd need anti‑sniper gear.

At this moment, Guo Yongwen felt an indescribable complex emotion: admiration, appreciation, and a bit of sourness.

He knows this soldier is outstanding; since the Company Commander sent Lu Yang early to the training unit, he knew this soldier must have extraordinary qualities.

At first, he thought Lu Yang's strengths were strong obedience and steady temperament.

Or perhaps remarkable perseverance and stamina, able to endure hardship, diligent and eager to learn.

Now he realizes he thought of this kid too simply.

This soldier is not merely excellent, but exceptionally excellent.

Not only quick‑witted and good at learning, but also especially adept at summarizing and feeding back into actual training.

Guo Yongwen recalled his own rookie days, beating the Squad Leader, provoking the Platoon Leader… like an uncivilized savage.

That intense shame made him wish he could return to the New Recruit Company days and give himself two hard slaps.

People say comparing people leads to death, comparing goods leads to throwing away.

Although Guo Yongwen knows that now he is far more capable than him.

But at the same stage, the unruly me during the New Recruit Company was ten thousand eight hundred li inferior to Lu Yang; one ascends to heaven, the other descends to earth.

Guo Yongwen's throat rumbled for a while, then he forced two words of praise out of his venom‑tinged mouth.

"In this regard, everyone, align yourselves with Lu Yang!"

"A rookie's defensive position is better than what you old soldiers construct; aren't you ashamed!"

The veterans' expressions were somewhat awkward, after all he's still a rookie and hasn't been assigned to a company yet.

At least after he receives his rank and joins a company, being outshone, his mind can be a bit more at ease.

After praising Lu Yang, Guo Yongwen felt a whole‑body discomfort, even a slight goosebumps.

Because he instinctively knows this kid will someday replace, even substitute himself in the Seventh Company, becoming the soldier most valued and favored by Company Commander Gao Feng.

But these years of forged military character truly prevent him from committing selfish, harmful acts, deliberately suppressing outstanding talent.

Initially, it was due to misunderstanding, thinking Lu Yang's skill level was still at rookie stage, unable to train alongside veterans.

But now, he feels he understands thoroughly, and knows why Gao Feng would send him at this critical juncture.

Guo Yongwen inhaled deeply, no longer holding any prejudice against Lu Yang, but treating him entirely as a veteran and demanding him by veteran standards.

"Now, begin the next drill; everyone prone on the positions they've dug, lying‑down aiming… In an hour, we'll conduct live‑fire target shooting training!"

"This time, as always, the poorest performer will be the pit master!"

Guo Yongwen's gaze fell on Wanbaoshan's head, making him want to cry.

If the rookie doesn't show up, he becomes the pit master.

If the rookie shows up, he still becomes the pit master.

Then the rookie didn't come for nothing, right?

Wanbaoshan cast his gaze at Lu Yang, looking pitiful.

Before Lu Yang could speak, Guo Yongwen's cold, icy voice rang out.

"Lu Yang, the upcoming live‑fire shooting will be the first of your military career; you must watch carefully, learn carefully!"

"Whether it's the 85 sniper or the 81 rifle, the principle is the same; don't disappoint the Company Commander's expectations!"

"Yes!"

Lu Yang responded loudly.

At this moment, he doesn't seem to be lying on a cold, icy position.

Rather like lying on a soft Sealy mattress, even one that generates heat.

So exciting!

Soon we can live‑fire!

Still using the 85 sniper!

When the Third Squad brothers hear about it later, they'll definitely be insanely jealous, hahaha!

Because the New Recruit Company only gets five live rounds during assessments; other times they can only practice aiming!

And here, Lu Yang can switch between two kinds of guns, and can also learn more military knowledge related to firearms and shooting!

"What the hell are you laughing at?"

Guo Yongwen kicked Lu Yang in the butt, couldn't stand his swagger!

Lu Yang quickly put away his smile, clenched his butt, and seriously took a prone Gun-Pivot Aiming stance!

Guo Yongwen glanced over, slightly satisfied: This is about right!

Not far away, behind a window on the Training Section's upper floor, Regiment Commander Wang Zhongxi was smiling broadly, holding a cigarette.

Behind him, the Training Section Chief was genuinely a bit helpless: "Regiment Commander, you've been standing here for an hour; if you want to watch their training, just go over, right? Why are you being all sneaky, like a thief?"

Wang Zhongxi waved his hand: "Well, it can't be the same. When I show up, they get nervous; it might even cause them to perform poorly!"

Training Section Chief: "But you keep standing here, I can't focus on my work!"

Wang Zhongxi cheerfully turned back: "Then go run a couple of laps, get some fresh air. By the way, go to the kiosk and buy a pack of cigarettes for me; I only smoke Hongta Mountain, I can't get used to others."

"Also, for these three coins, please treat me to a Coke."

Watching the Regiment Commander pull out the money and slap it onto the table.

The Training Section Chief felt his head buzzing.

Are you kidding?

This isn't the first time!

Every time he comes, it's this office, this spot!

Even though the view here is the best, you can't always stay here and affect my work, okay?

The Training Section Chief doesn't even know whether this year's sniper training squad has a relative of the Regiment Commander in it, why is he so invested?

He keeps coming here morning and afternoon, as if he has nothing else to do?

Fine, I'll get you a folding bed; just sleep here then!

But he really didn't dare to speak up; he feared that if he opened his mouth, the Regiment Commander would just say in one sentence: "Your idea is pretty good!"