When you're in the Wolf Pack, your ability to obey orders becomes stronger.

Chapter 137 Another pledge! Pshaw, you think you're fast?
Before dinner, Instructor Jiang Da announced that everyone would gather in the conference room at 7:30 p.m. for a military meeting.

This must be the order to announce meritorious service and awards. Liu Guoping even came over to tell Guo Yuanshuai, so that he and the others in the class could prepare to speak on stage.

Li Dongshui also made a special trip back from the troupe, and needless to say, he came in first place again in this week's assessment.

During the meal, everyone was excitedly discussing whether there would be a bonus for the third-class merit award, and whether there would be subsidies after they were discharged and returned to their hometowns.

Xu Ge suddenly asked, "Squad leader, what events are there in the Warrior Competition every year?"

"The current Warriors and Mighty Warriors competitions evolved from the original all-around competitions, but the events are still slightly different every year."

Guo Yuanshuai looked at Niu Sanxian and asked, "San'er, what projects did you have last year?"

Niu San thought for a moment: "Most of it is the same as before, five-kilometer cross-country, 400-meter obstacle course, climbing, tactics, etc. However, last year's shooting was changed. It not only requires accuracy but also speed. I heard that this year it has been changed to rapid shooting of rifles and pistols."

Guo Yuanshuai nodded: "That should be very likely. Our brigade's shooting philosophy has been improved, it's absolutely fast and absolutely accurate. So, Xu Ge, you should also start practicing rapid shooting!"

"Yeah. I know!"

Xu Ge asked this question because when he confirmed the challenge details, he originally reported that he wanted to obtain the title of Warrior, but the system judged that he did not meet the standards.

This led him to suspect that, in the system's view, obtaining the title of Warrior was simply too easy.

After all, there are 100 warrior slots in the whole team, and as long as the overall score of the competition reaches the top 100, it will be fine.

After listening to the answers from the squad leader and Niu Sanxian, Xu Ge thought about it carefully and decided to set his challenge as winning first place in the rapid shooting competition.

Although his physical fitness and tactics are already at LV4 level, it is still impossible for him to be the best in the whole regiment. Not to mention anything else, he can't even compare to the veterans in his class.

The regiment consists of three battalions, plus some directly subordinate units, with a total of nearly 2000 people. It is full of ruthless and powerful individuals, and there are countless people with strong physical and tactical abilities.

His strongest skill right now is super-fast shooting, and only in rapid shooting can he hope to compete.

After all, according to the veterans, the brigade only recently started promoting the concept of absolute speed and absolute accuracy, so the competition for this project shouldn't be that fierce.

After making up his mind, Xu Ge immediately checked the challenge details on the token.

[The host has chosen to achieve first place in the rapid-fire event of the Warrior Competition, which meets the requirements for Level D.]

Completing the challenge will reward you with 50 general skill points or 1000 general proficiency points; failing the challenge will result in corresponding penalties.

[Generating a Level D Military Order]

Please choose one of the following two versions and read it aloud in public.

[Version 1: I (Host's Name) solemnly declare that I guarantee to achieve first place in the rapid shooting event in the upcoming Warrior Competition. If I fail to do so, I will voluntarily sleep only two hours a day for the next seven days.]

[Version Two: I, (Host's Name), solemnly declare that I guarantee to achieve first place in the rapid-fire individual event of the upcoming Warrior Competition. If I fail to do so, my company will undergo three consecutive days of internal discipline.]

"No sleep and housekeeping, it seems the punishment has changed again."

Xu Ge thought to himself, "But this time I shouldn't let everyone suffer again. I'm quite confident in my rapid-fire technique."

. . .

. . .

Around 7 p.m., everyone gathered in the large conference room on the fourth floor. Battalion Commander Zhang Hua and Political Instructor Huang Jiabo also attended the meeting.

Zhang Hua read out the order for meritorious service with a joyful expression. Class 9 was awarded a collective second-class merit!
Wow!
Thunderous applause filled the conference room!

"The following comrades are hereby awarded a third-class merit for their outstanding performance in the rescue operation!"

Zhang Hua continued reading the list, "Guo Yuanshuai, Wang Lin, Su Liujun, Kaiyoumu, Li Dongshui!"

"Especially Comrade Li Dongshui, who is the first new recruit in our regiment to receive a third-class merit this year, everyone should learn from him!"

"Now, please welcome everyone from Class 9 to the stage to receive their awards! Let's give them a round of applause!"

A stirring background music began to play.

Wow!
Amid applause and cheers, Guo Yuanshuai led everyone from Class 9 to the front.

After Zhang Hua and Huang Jiabo presented the medals and certificates to everyone, they handed the venue over to Jiang Da to continue presiding.

The next segment was for the meritorious individuals to speak. Guo Yuanshuai, Su Liujun, and Li Dongshui had prepared in advance and recounted their experiences of making contributions, while also expressing their determination to continue their efforts.

"The three comrades spoke very well and provided us with valuable experience!"

Jiang Da was also a little excited. Normally, the process was almost over, and the next step would be for the battalion commander and political instructor to give concluding remarks, but he wanted to elaborate a bit more.

Jiang Da then looked at the other members of Class Nine: "The other comrades also participated in the operation. Do you have anything to say?"

Jiang Da anticipated that no one else would step forward to speak at this point, allowing him to say a few more words.

However, to his surprise, as soon as he finished speaking, Xu Ge raised his hand: "Reporting, instructor, I have something to say!"

In an instant, Luo Shan, Liu Guoping, and Huang Jiabo's expressions changed simultaneously, and a bad premonition arose in their hearts. Liu Guoping, who was closest, hurriedly stepped forward to stop them.

But Jiang Da had already spoken up: "Alright, let's hear what the other recruit from Class Nine has to say! Let's give them a round of applause!"

Wow!
Amidst the applause, Xu Ge quickly stepped forward, dodging Liu Guoping's outstretched hand from behind.

Liu Guoping: You son of a bitch...

"As a new recruit, I feel very lucky to have achieved collective honors under the leadership of my superiors and squad leaders!"

Xu Ge cleared his throat and said loudly, "However, I will never be satisfied with this. I will strive to improve and win more honors!"

Instructor Jiang Da and Battalion Commander Zhang Hua nodded repeatedly, thinking that the new recruit's attitude was very good.

But Huang Jiabo, Liu Guoping, and Luo Shan were different. Liu Guoping muttered, "Damn it, here it comes, this bastard is going to start again!"

"So!" Xu Ge paused for a moment, then shouted loudly.

"I, Xu Ge, hereby solemnly declare that I guarantee to win first place in the individual rapid shooting event in the upcoming Warriors Competition. If I fail to do so, my company, the Sixth Company, will undergo three consecutive days of internal discipline!"

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The room fell silent for a moment, then the entire conference room erupted in commotion.

Those non-commissioned officers and recruits who had been in basic training were alright, since they had all experienced this kind of scene.

But everyone else was confused. Wait, what was this new recruit saying up there?

Whether you get first place or not has nothing to do with us! What the hell is this about a six-day rectification period?!

Guo Yuanshuai and the others on the stage were stunned. Kaiyoumu and Li Dongshui lowered their heads and remained silent. Damn, how embarrassing!
Zhang Hua and Jiang Da exchanged a glance. Zhang Hua asked uncertainly, "Is this a pledge to make a military commitment?"

Jiang Da: "It seems so."

"Wait, something's not right with this pledge, is it? Who taught me this?"

Zhang Hua originally wanted to turn around and ask Huang Jiabo, since he was the instructor in charge of this batch of new recruits, but he saw Huang Jiabo and Liu Guoping whispering to each other in the corner.

"Why the hell didn't you stop this kid just now?" Huang Jiabo was furious.

Liu Guoping: "Instructor, didn't you see I was fast enough? That bastard Xu Ge dodged past me!"

"So tell me, what do we do now? Are we just going to see Xu Ge babbling on and on again? This isn't a recruit training camp, this is an old company. If anything goes wrong, we'll all be held responsible!"

Huang Jiabo is about to cry. "Back in recruit training, Xu Ge never achieved any of the goals he set. Doesn't this kid have any self-awareness about his own abilities?"

Thinking of something, Liu Guoping immediately said confidently, "Don't worry, instructor, if Xu Ge keeps babbling, I can handle him!"

Huang Jiabo was taken aback: "You can cure it?"

"Yes, instructor, you can do it!"

Liu Guoping thumped his chest loudly, "Instructor, you don't know, Xu Ge had a relapse on the last day of the recruit training, and I was the one who cured him..."

. . .

. . .

It was past nine o'clock when the meeting ended. After the troops were dismissed, everyone went back to their dormitories to prepare for washing up.

Guo Yuanshuai and the four veterans didn't care much about the pledge Xu Ge made on stage, but Kaiyoumu and Li Dongshui were not happy. After they returned, they grabbed Xu Ge and gave him a severe scolding.

"No, why are you doing this again? Have you been having too much fun lately?" Kaiyoumu glared at Xu Ge.

Li Dongshui retorted directly, "You're shameless! You made a pledge yourself and dragged our whole company into it. Can't you be a man for once?"

"Hey, hey, hey! What are you two doing there? It's just a pledge, why are you making such a big deal out of it?"

Guo Yuanshuai couldn't stand it anymore. "Besides, he was just joking. Even if he doesn't get first place, does he really think the company will actually carry out a rectification campaign?"

Kaiyoumu immediately said, "Squad leader, you don't know, once Xu Ge sets a goal for himself, he easily gets stuck on it. If he fails to achieve it, he'll become mute from the shock!"

"Holy crap?!" Guo Yuanshuai was startled and immediately took it seriously.

"Also, he's a jinx! What he says is always right, but what he says is always wrong!"

Li Dongshui also began to complain, "When he was in basic training, he said that if he didn't get into the first squad, his rest would be canceled, and he was actually pulled into two days of emergency assembly."

Four veterans: "Holy crap?! Is this some kind of weird thing?"

Guo Yuanshuai looked at Xu Ge: "I asked you, what did you say you wanted to win... Oh, the individual first place in rapid shooting, how good are you at it?"

Everyone looked over, waiting for Xu Ge's answer.

Xu Ge laughed: "Squad leader, you know how fast I can draw and reload. I may not be confident in other events, but I'm quite confident in rapid shooting!"

Guo Yuanshuai and the veterans thought about it carefully and realized it made sense, so they all relaxed.

"Tch, you think you're fast? There are already people in my training group who are faster than you!"

Li Dongshui said irritably, "He's a third-year sergeant now, and he's also going to participate in the Warrior Competition!"

Xu Ge didn't care at all. He made a shooting motion at Li Dongshui and pointed his index finger: "biubiu!"

"Ah Shui, you know nothing about my speed!"

Li Dongshui rolled his eyes: "Didn't you learn your rapid-fire shooting from the head instructor? Let me tell you, the head instructor also came to the regiment's sniper training class to give a lecture last time, and even he said that Chen Wei's draw speed is very fast!"

"Chen Wei? Which Chen Wei?" Niu Sanxian suddenly asked, "Is it the one from the Second Company?"

Li Dongshui thought for a moment and said, "Yes, it's from the Second Company. His sniping skills are often among the top three."

Xu Ge looked at Niu Sanxian: "You know him?"

“Yes, he participated in the Warrior Competition with me last year, but he wasn’t selected. However, shooting is definitely one of his strengths,” Niu Sanxian said.

Xu Ge's expression turned serious.

Guo Yuanshuai said nonchalantly, "Who cares about Zhang Wei or Chen Wei? Ge Bao, starting next week I'll teach you my secret weapon!"

(End of this chapter)