Chapter 1656: I Persisted and Finished the Whole Course!

Li Ziyang looked up at Zhang Qiang, with a trace of hesitation in his eyes, but finally mustered up the courage and whispered: "Brother Qiang, I want to discuss something with you."

"Tell me, what is it that makes you so embarrassed?" Zhang Qiang smiled heartily, trying to ease Li Ziyang's nervous mood.

Li Ziyang took a deep breath and seemed to have made up his mind: "I want to be transferred to the recruit company and train under instructor Qin Yuan."

As soon as these words came out, Zhang Qiang was stunned. He never expected that Li Ziyang would make such a request. You know, Li Ziyang is the leader in their sharp knife class. He is one of the best in terms of physical fitness, skills and tactical understanding. By letting him be transferred to the recruit company, he was undoubtedly giving up an opportunity to show off his talents.

"Ziyang, are you kidding?" Zhang Qiang tried to resolve the embarrassment with a relaxed tone, but there was already a turmoil in his heart.

Li Ziyang shook his head with firm eyes: "Brother Qiang, I'm serious. I think instructor Qin Yuan's training method is very suitable for me, and I want to further improve myself under his guidance."

Zhang Qiang frowned when he heard this, and he began to seriously consider Li Ziyang's request. He knew that Qin Yuan was indeed a capable instructor, and the blue team's outstanding performance in this exercise was the best proof. However, it was still difficult for him to accept Li Ziyang's transfer to the recruit company.

"Ziyang, do you know what this decision means? You will give up everything in the sharp knife class, including your status, your honor, and maybe even your future." Zhang Qiang said seriously, trying to make Li Ziyang Think before you act.

Li Ziyang nodded, indicating that he had considered these issues: "Brother Qiang, I know everything. However, I feel that only by following instructor Qin Yuan can I grow faster and realize my own value better. I am willing to take on the responsibility This risk.”

Looking at Li Ziyang's firm eyes, Zhang Qiang knew that he could no longer change Li Ziyang's decision. He sighed, his heart filled with helplessness and regret.

"Well, now that you have decided, I won't persuade you anymore." Zhang Qiang patted Li Ziyang on the shoulder, with a hint of reluctance in his tone, "But you have to remember, no matter where you are, We must keep ourselves true to ourselves and don’t forget our promises and dreams.”

When Li Ziyang heard this, a warm current surged in his heart. He knew that Zhang Qiang had always supported him. No matter what decision he made, Zhang Qiang would stand behind him and support him silently.

"Brother Qiang, thank you. I will remember your words." Li Ziyang said gratefully, and then saluted Zhang Qiang with a standard military salute.

Zhang Qiang looked at Li Ziyang's leaving figure with mixed feelings in his heart. He knew that Li Ziyang was a person with pursuits and dreams. He chose to train with instructor Qin Yuan to realize his dream. Although he had some regrets, Zhang Qiang still chose to let go. He hoped that Li Ziyang could achieve better results in the new environment and realize his dream.

The next day.

In the early morning, dawn broke out on the horizon, and the camp of the recruit company was already a busy scene. The soldiers are busy organizing their equipment in preparation for the upcoming daily morning training. There is a tense and exciting atmosphere in the air, and everyone knows that a new day means new challenges and opportunities.

In the playground of the recruit company, instructor Qin Yuan stood on a high platform, his eyes as sharp as an eagle scanning the soldiers who were ready to go below. He cleared his throat and announced loudly: "Today, we have a new member joining our recruit company family. Everyone is welcome!"

After hearing this, everyone stopped what they were doing and looked curiously at the entrance to the playground. They were talking a lot, speculating about the identity and background of this new member. Some people speculated that he was an elite of a certain army, while others thought he was the son of a high-ranking official.

At this moment, a familiar figure appeared at the entrance of the playground. Wearing a camouflage uniform and carrying a military backpack, he walked firmly towards the center of the playground. When everyone saw his face clearly, they couldn't help but look surprised.

"Isn't this Li Ziyang? Why did he come here?" A soldier whispered.

"Yes, isn't he from the sharp knife squad? Why did he come to the recruit company?" Another soldier also echoed.

Li Ziyang's arrival is indeed unexpected. In previous military exercises, his sharp knife squad had competed with the recruit company, and Li Ziyang's outstanding performance left a deep impression on the soldiers of the recruit company. However, now he appears here as a new recruit. How can this not surprise people?

Instructor Qin Yuan looked at Li Ziyang, with an imperceptible smile flashing in his eyes. He knew Li Ziyang's purpose and why he chose the recruit company. So, he said loudly: "Li Ziyang, welcome to join the recruit company. I believe that your arrival will bring us new vitality and challenges."

Upon hearing this, Li Ziyang saluted Qin Yuan with a standard military salute, then turned to face the crowd. He took a deep breath and said loudly: "Hello everyone, I am Li Ziyang. I am very happy to join the big family of the recruit company. I know that my previous performance in the sharp knife class may have left some impressions on everyone, but those are all It’s over. Now, I am a recruit, and I will strictly demand myself as a recruit. I hope you can give me some advice and make progress together.”

As soon as Li Ziyang finished speaking, there was a burst of warm applause on the playground. The soldiers were moved by his frankness and courage and expressed their welcome and respect to him.

However, among the crowd, there was one person whose expression was different from others. He was Yue Ming, a cheerful and enthusiastic soldier. When he saw Li Ziyang, a flash of surprise and excitement flashed in his eyes. He walked quickly to Li Ziyang, shook his hand enthusiastically, and said loudly: "Ziyang, why are you here? That's great! I have always admired your ability and courage, but I didn't expect you to come to the recruit company. Now we can fight side by side together!"

Li Ziyang looked at Yue Ming, and a warm current surged in his heart. He knew that Yue Ming had always supported him and would stand by his side no matter what decision he made. So he smiled and responded: "Yue Ming, I am also very happy to fight side by side with you again. I believe that in the big family of the recruit company, we can make progress together and realize our dreams."

Yue Ming jumped up like a child with joy when he heard this. He took Li Ziyang's hand and introduced him to everyone: "Look, this is Li Ziyang whom I mentioned before. He is a very good and very brave soldier. I believe that his arrival will bring new vitality and strength to our recruit company."

Under Yue Ming's enthusiastic introduction, the soldiers became more friendly and enthusiastic towards Li Ziyang.

Soon, morning exercises began.

Today's training project is particularly arduous - weighted cross-country running. Everyone not only has to carry 10 kg sandbags on their limbs, but also a backpack weighing 20 kg.

Li Ziyang stood in the team, frowning, with a hint of uneasiness in his eyes. He looked down at his equipment, with heavy sandbags tied to his limbs and a huge backpack on his back, as if a small mountain was pressing on him. He took a deep breath and tried to calm his inner panic, but the feeling of depression followed him like a shadow, making it difficult for him to let go.

"This is simply an impossible task!" Li Ziyang thought to himself. Even just carrying these heavy objects on his back made him, a veteran with two years of military service, feel uncomfortable. He imagined himself running, with heavy limbs and staggering steps, as if every step was in the mud and he couldn't get out.

Just as Li Ziyang was immersed in his thoughts, the voice of instructor Qin Yuan suddenly rang in his ears: "Are you ready? Start!"

With Qin Yuan's order, the soldiers took steps and ran towards the predetermined route. However, Li Ziyang still stood there, motionless. He looked up at Qin Yuan, his eyes full of doubts and dissatisfaction.

"Instructor, is this training too much?" Li Ziyang couldn't help asking, "Each limb carries a 10-kilogram sandbag, and a 20-kilogram backpack is also a torture for us!"

Qin Yuan frowned slightly when he heard this, but then he regained his composure. He looked at Li Ziyang and said in a cold tone: "Li Ziyang, do you know what a soldier is? Soldiers are to complete tasks in impossible situations and challenge themselves to the limit. If you think such training is too much, you can choose to quit. However, I hope you can understand that only after such a tempering can you better protect yourself and your comrades on the battlefield."

Li Ziyang was choked by Qin Yuan's words. He opened his mouth and wanted to refute, but he couldn't find the right words. He knew that what Qin Yuan said made sense, but he still couldn't accept such a training method.

Just when Li Ziyang and Qin Yuan were arguing, the others had already run out skillfully. Their figures gradually lengthened in the morning light, as if showing Li Ziyang their tenacity and perseverance.

Looking at the backs of his teammates going away, Li Ziyang's heart surged with an indescribable shame and unwillingness. He knew that he couldn't just give up and be left behind by his teammates. So he gritted his teeth, took a deep breath, and took a step forward.

However, at the moment he took that step, a huge gravity seemed to suddenly descend on him. His footsteps sank, and his body almost lost balance. He quickly stabilized his body, adjusted his breathing, and tried to take another step. This time, although he walked a little hard, he finally did not fall.

In this way, Li Ziyang moved forward step by step. His limbs were sore because of the weight, and every step was like stepping on the tip of a knife. His backpack was like a boulder, pressing him so hard that he couldn't breathe.

In the end, even if he gritted his teeth and exhausted his last bit of strength, he only walked from the playground to the gate of the camp, and he couldn't walk at all.

He really couldn't understand what kind of monsters those recruits were.

Li Ziyang stood at the gate of the camp, his face pale, sweat kept sliding down his cheeks, soaking his camouflage uniform. He just tried to keep up with the team, but the heavy weight made it almost impossible for him to take a step. He was panting, his legs were as heavy as lead, and every step was like stepping on cotton, soft and powerless. Finally, after running less than half the distance, he collapsed at the entrance of the camp and sat down on the ground weakly.

Instructor Qin Yuan saw this scene and frowned slightly, but then walked forward quickly. He squatted down and helped Li Ziyang remove the sandbags on his limbs and the backpack on his back. As soon as these heavy objects fell to the ground, Li Ziyang felt relieved, as if he had returned from hell to the world.

"How do you feel, Li Ziyang?" Instructor Qin Yuan's voice sounded in his ears, with a hint of concern and inquiry.

Li Ziyang looked up at Qin Yuan, shook his head, and said breathlessly: "Instructor, I... I really don't believe that anyone can run the whole course. This... This is too difficult."

Instructor Qin Yuan smiled when he heard this. He patted Li Ziyang on the shoulder and said, "Li Ziyang, you have to know that soldiers have to hone themselves in difficulties and challenge their limits. Although this training project is difficult, as long as you stick to it, you will be able to complete it. Just wait and see, your comrades will definitely give you a surprise."

After that, Instructor Qin Yuan stood up, turned around and left, leaving Li Ziyang sitting on the ground alone, full of doubts and expectations.

Time passed by minute by minute, and the entrance of the camp gradually became quiet. Li Ziyang sat on the ground, staring blankly at the front, and kept thinking about Instructor Qin Yuan's words in his heart. He really didn't believe that anyone could run the whole course, let alone his comrades.

However, just as he was lost in thought, a noisy sound of footsteps suddenly broke the silence. Li Ziyang looked up and saw a group of figures running towards the entrance of the camp. They were wearing camouflage uniforms and carrying heavy equipment, but their steps were very firm and powerful. Their faces were filled with fatigue, but their eyes were shining with determination and perseverance.

Li Ziyang stared at this scene in amazement. He couldn't believe his eyes. These figures were his comrades! None of them fell behind, and they all insisted on running the whole course!

When the comrades ran to the entrance of the camp, they stopped and took off the sandbags on their limbs and the backpacks on their backs. Although they were exhausted, their movements were very fast and powerful. They put the sandbags back to their original positions and placed them neatly, as if showing Li Ziyang their achievements and pride.

Li Ziyang looked at this scene, and an indescribable shame and admiration surged in his heart. He was ashamed of his incompetence and cowardice, and admired the tenacity and perseverance of his comrades. He knew he was wrong. He was wrong in underestimating the strength and perseverance of his comrades, and wrong in thinking that this training project was an impossible task.

At this moment, the voice of Instructor Qin Yuan rang in his ears again: "Li Ziyang, did you see that? These are your comrades-in-arms. They have proved the tenacity and perseverance of soldiers with their actions. They finished the whole course, and no one was left behind. This is the power of the team, and this is the spirit of the soldiers!" (End of this chapter)