Starting from the deputy company commander of the Soldier Assault Team

In the company headquarters office, Zhang Anbang put down his water glass. "Instructor, want to go check out the excitement? I reckon Xu Mumu is going to make headlines today. You can bring your DV camera."

Hong Xingguo sighed and rubbed his head. When Zhang Xiaoqi was being steady, he was more steady than him. But when he was being unruly, he felt like his ten-year-old nephew from his hometown.

"Xiao Qi, where did you get this nickname 'Xu Mumu'? Isn't it inappropriate for an officer to call a soldier that?"

"Hey, instructor, it's nothing. This nickname was given to me by Sanduo himself. It was given to him by Lao Wei, a comrade of his fifth squad. There are many others like it. I think this nickname suits Sanduo very well."

Seeing Xu Sanduo already standing in front of the horizontal bar, Zhang Anbang urged, "Instructor, Mumu might really be doing something big today, hurry up, or you might miss the boat."

Hong Xingguo wanted to curse, but he wasn't rushing to eat that thing, so why was he still talking about whether it was hot or not? However, although Zhang Xiaoqi was sometimes impulsive, he always had something to say.

DV cameras don't use film, so go ahead and try it out. If you can make a really big one, it will be good for his work.

"Okay, okay, I got it." Hong Xingguo agreed, grabbed the DV camera from the cabinet, and rushed downstairs.

Zhang Anbang also thought so. These days, the annual assessment, evaluation, and promotion of military officers are all based on their work performance.

Hong Xingguo is a very good partner, and Zhang Anbang is willing to give Xu Sanduo some pointers on things that can help him.

As the political instructor of the Seventh Steel Company, filming Xu Mumu's record-breaking process would be valuable for his political work, company building, and even his personal performance evaluation.

As the company's political instructor, one of Hong Xingguo's tasks is to boost the morale of the company. After filming the video, it can become video education material for the entire company.

Using them as educational role models is more effective than simply giving verbal pep talks.

These days, grassroots troops attach great importance to the cultivation and promotion of training role models. Regiment and battalion levels regularly select training ace and inspirational role models.

Once the video is edited and accompanied by a written report, it can be submitted to the regiment's political department and definitely become a model of diligent training.

As Xu Sanduo's company, the Steel Seventh Company will naturally be commended, and all the officers will receive honors.

The achievements of political cadres need to be supported by specific cases, materials, and recognition from superiors. Hong Xingguo's video of Xu Mumu breaking the record was of great help to his subsequent work.

Solid, comprehensive video footage has a multitude of uses in promotion.

Beside the training field, Gao Cheng stood there with a helpless expression. He was stunned as his partner, Hong Xingguo, approached with a DV camera. "Uh, Lao Hong, is it really necessary to make such a big fuss? Is it worth it for that soldier?"

"Xiaoqi told me to pat it, since it'll only use up a little battery at most, so I thought I'd give it a try."

Although Hong Xingguo believed in Zhang Anbang, he didn't think Xu Sanduo could really do anything big. He thought that taking a few casual photos wouldn't waste any electricity.

"Whatever," Gao Cheng waved his hand dismissively, took out a cigarette from his pocket, and lit it.

Zhang Anbang also staggered out of the office.

The members of Class Three also gathered around to cheer Xu Sanduo on.

"Xu Sanduo, charge forward! Your squad leader will make you a great hero!"

Gao Cheng was getting impatient and turned to leave, but Shi Jin quickly took a few steps and blocked his way.

"Company commander, take another look, take another look, don't rush."

Gao Cheng muttered, "I don't want to watch anymore. I believe him no matter how many times he does it, okay?"

Xu Sanduo suddenly jumped up, grabbed the horizontal bar, and did a loop, but with so many people watching him, he felt a little embarrassed and realized he hadn't gripped the bar properly. He turned to Shi Jin and shouted, "Squad leader, can I do it again?"

Before Shi Jin could speak, Wu Liuyi roared, "No way!"

Xu Sanduo gritted his teeth, gripped the bar, and exerted force with his taut arms. He twisted his waist and abdomen, lifting his body, and his legs, together, traced an arc along the bar before continuing.

Seeing that Gao Cheng was about to leave, Wu Liuyi quickly ran to Gao Cheng's side and, together with Shi Jin, grabbed Gao Cheng from both sides.

The students of Class Three gathered around the horizontal bar to cheer Xu Sanduo on.

Xu Sanduo quickly made more than twenty, and Gao Cheng couldn't stand it anymore. "Liu Yi, how many of these can you make?"

Wu Liuyi smiled and said, "This company commander hasn't played with this kind of thing in a long time. Two hundred, please."

Wu Liuyi casually mentioned a number he had done before, but what he didn't say was that nothing happened after he finished it; he just trained with the company as usual in the afternoon.

"Hey, company commander, there's nothing to do right now, why are you going to take a look? Whether it works out or not, just watch the show." Zhang Anbang also chimed in from the side.

Gao Cheng felt a headache coming on. What was going on? Had Xu Sanduo given these three people he valued the most some kind of mind-altering drug?

Gao Cheng didn't say anything. He was pulled and dragged by the three of them to a spot not far from the horizontal bar. Hong Xingguo didn't say anything either, but kept filming with his DV camera.

The members of Class 3 under the single bar kept cheering for Xu Sanduo. Bai Tiejun even made a bold statement, "Xu Sanduo, keep going! If you can do sixty, I'll wash all your smelly socks for this month."

With Sanduo cheering and shouting, the number quickly reached one hundred.

Xu Sanduo was a little confused. At first, he kept track of the numbers, but as his comrades shouted louder and louder, and their shouts sounded like a rhyme, he stopped keeping track of the numbers.

Previously, it was just Squad Leader Shi and Squad Leader Wu, plus Deputy Squad Leader Gan, keeping watch. This time there are too many people.

Bai Tiejun was still shouting at the top of his lungs, "Xu Sanduo, give it your all, and you'll kill the squad leader without a fight!"

No sooner had he shouted than he got kicked in the butt. "Bai Tiepi, why did you kill me?" Gan Xiaoning just wanted to kill this traitor. He wasn't that guy from the company, oh, Bai Tiepi was talking about.

Bai Tiejun chuckled when he saw Gan Xiaoning's expression, then clasped his hands in a pleading gesture, saying, "Xu Sanduo, give it your all, you can take down the squad leader without hesitation."

Xu Sanduo quickly finished 180 repetitions, panting heavily as he leaned on the bar. "Squad leader, have I done 60?"

Shi Jin encouraged him, "No, it's still early, keep going."

Gan Xiaoning also encouraged him, "Sanduo, keep up the good work."

Bai Tiejun chimed in, "Sanduo, you're not even at the average level yet. You should at least surpass me."

After saying that, he felt guilty and slapped his own face.

Wu Liu's gaze towards Xu Sanduo changed completely, transforming from simple care into a hint of appreciation.

Hong Xingguo's hand holding the DV camera started to tremble slightly. Even if Xu Sanduo couldn't break the record, his performance was still a good teaching material.

Gao Cheng's hand trembled violently. He had been stunned by Xu Sanduo's performance and only managed to shake it off when he burned his hand with the cigarette butt.

"Xu Sanduo, one more time, one, two, go!" the soldiers of the third squad continued to encourage him.

Soon, soldiers from the other platoons also came out to watch.

"One, two, push harder!"

Xu Sanduo started spinning again, panting heavily. Hong Xingguo's counting wasn't loud; amidst the chaotic shouts, only a few people nearby could hear him: "Two hundred and thirty-five, two hundred and thirty-six..."

"ah."

Xu Sanduo roared and started circling around again, his mind flashing back to all the scenes from the first time he met Shi Jin.

On the train, he watched his father fighting with someone while shouting, "Son, don't worry about me, just live well."

He raised both hands when he first entered the vehicle. He kept making mistakes during basic training, and the Fifth Platoon made those sarcastic remarks at the beginning.

The regimental commander encouraged him, and Zhang Anbang said he should do a good job and not hold Shi Jin back.

Faces flashed rapidly through his mind.

With a roar, Xu Sanduo spun even faster.

……

"Three hundred, three hundred and one..."

Hong Xingguo's counting grew increasingly excited, "Old Gao, Old Gao, we're really close to breaking the record!"

Gao Cheng subconsciously replied, "Fifteen more to go, it's not broken yet."

"Almost there. Judging by their current momentum, another fifteen shouldn't be a problem." Hong Xingguo's voice grew louder and louder.

Gao Cheng was startled by the increasingly loud noise and came to his senses. "We haven't broken the record yet, so what are you yelling about? You've caught their crap too."

"Only seven more points left, we'll definitely break through."

Hong Xingguo was filming with a DV camera in one hand and waving his fist in the other.

Gao Cheng remained silent, watching Xu Sanduo still spinning on the horizontal bar. His thoughts began to change; that soldier had truly made a name for himself in this matter.

Xu Sanduo swayed and twirled on the horizontal bar for a while, then lay down on it, grimacing as he tried to speak, "Squad leader, I, I, have I done enough, sixty-six?"

Shi Jin's eyes reddened slightly. He had done it. He had really trained this soldier to be a proper soldier. The deputy company commander said that as long as Xu Sanduo could break through once, there would be no problem.

"Sanduo, that's enough, that's enough. Keep going as long as you can, but if you can't take it anymore, then get off."

Xu Sanduo lay on the horizontal bar for three or four minutes, trembling as he said, "Squad leader, I, I'm alright."

After saying that, he let out a sudden roar and then swung himself up again.

"Three hundred and fifty-seven, three hundred and fifty-eight... three hundred and sixty-four, three hundred and sixty-five."

Not only Hong Xingguo and the soldiers of the third squad, but also the forty or fifty people who gathered around all loudly counted.

Xu Sanduo was hanging on the horizontal bar. All around was quiet. Everyone held their breath and looked at Xu Sanduo. Their eyes were filled with shock, expectation and admiration, but there was no disgust or indifference.

"Class monitor, I, I..."

Before Xu Sanduo could finish speaking, he fell off the horizontal bar with a thud.