Starting from the deputy company commander of the Soldier Assault Team

Shi Jin paused for a moment, then continued, "To be honest, the deputy platoon leader's running style is quite difficult. It requires a high degree of control over the body. What's that word again? Right, it's a balance of strength and flexibility. It means being firm when you need to be firm and soft when you need to be soft."

For example, leaping directly from a trench to a low wall, or descending a ladder to cross a log bridge, requires precise control of the center of gravity and smooth transitions in rhythm, which is not something that ordinary people can do.

As for the running style for June 1st, well, it's quite difficult. It requires strong will, zero redundancy in movements, and precise rhythm. However, this running style has a very low margin for error, and it's easy to get injured if you're not careful. It's not something that just anyone can master.

None of you should try to imitate this rashly. Getting injured will not only delay your training, but more importantly, you'll have to endure it yourself. It's freezing cold, and injuries are no fun. Squad leaders, please keep a close eye on the new recruits in your squads.

The veteran squad leaders nodded in agreement, and the old soldiers knew exactly what was important. The deputy company commander's running style was something that no ordinary person could master.

As for Wu Liuyi's running style, many veterans had previously learned it from him, and they had learned quite a bit, ending up with bruises and using up several bottles of safflower oil.

The new recruits were different; their big, dark eyes gleamed, and a storm was brewing in their minds.

When the class monitor taught them the techniques and precautions for overcoming each obstacle, they didn't expect that they could run the 400-meter obstacle course so well... well, it was a feast for the eyes.

Squad leader Wu's running style was wild and unrestrained, while the deputy platoon leader's running style was smooth and elegant.

"Squad leader, I've got it." Gangzhu's eyes were firm, as if he were about to join the Party.

Looking at Gangzhu's determined expression, Xiao Wenwu's mood instantly improved. Was his good luck finally about to turn to him? Could it be that his fifth squad was about to produce a top soldier?

Thinking of this, Xiao Wenwu couldn't wait to ask, "Gangzhu, tell me quickly, what have you realized?"

"Squad leader! I've figured it out! The difference between the deputy company commander's and Squad Leader Wu's running style is like a heavy sword without an edge, a skillful but unpretentious technique, just like the Dragon Fighting in the Wild and Flying Dragon in the Sky from the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms!"

That guy is all about breaking through obstacles with brute force; he's sharp, fierce, and doesn't hold back at all!

The deputy platoon leader is different. His running style is fluid and adaptable, using softness to overcome hardness, just like the "Regretful Dragon" or "Leaping Dragon in the Abyss" moves from the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms! It's all about switching between hardness and softness very flexibly, and it's suitable no matter how you change it!" Gangzhu said excitedly, slapping his thigh.

Xiao Wenwu nodded repeatedly as he listened to Gangzhu's analysis. "Hmm, that's right, it makes sense. Go on, what else did you realize?"

Gangzhu rubbed his hands together, his eyes wide open. "Squad leader, I think Squad Leader Wu's running style is just my cup of tea! I love that kind of running style!"

And...and my mind is perfectly clear, it's telling me perfectly well that I've learned Squad Leader Wu's running style! Yes, I'm absolutely certain!

Xiao Wenwu slapped his forehead and exclaimed, "Damn, I've been overthinking it!"

Back when Wu Liuyi's grades improved by leaps and bounds, he had the same thought.

His mind clearly told him that he had learned it all, but when he ran on the 400-meter obstacle course, his body clearly told him, no, you're overthinking it, you haven't learned it.

For this reason, his old squad leader even gave him several bottles of safflower oil and firmly told him that Wu Liuyi's running style was something that ordinary people couldn't learn.

That requires very strong core strength to perform all movements in a standardized way, to train all movements into muscle memory, so that when going over each obstacle, there are no unnecessary movements or ineffective adjustments.

Landing, jumping, turning—every movement requires core strength to twist and stabilize the body, ensuring no fall or retreat.

The entire process emphasizes a hard-hitting, high-intensity approach, pushing limits and never slowing down even when physical strength is exhausted, relying on willpower to overcome physical soreness.

This running style requires strong willpower, strength, and eyesight, all of which can be trained. However, the most important thing is that this running style is very harmful to the body.

Previously, Wu Liuyi would either clutch his lower back or pound his legs every now and then, and sometimes he would even subconsciously lean forward as a compensatory movement to relieve the pain in his back.

"I guess I was overthinking it," Xiao Wenwu shook his head and quickly grabbed Gangzhu's hand. "Gangzhu, I admire Squad Leader Wu's running style, but it's not suitable for you guys who have just joined the company to learn."

Now, just practice the methods and techniques for overcoming each obstacle that the class monitor taught you. Let's find a running style that suits you best, okay?

Gangzhu was a little confused at first, but after hearing the rest, he nodded vigorously. "Squad leader! You're absolutely right! If you just blindly imitate others, you'll end up like Kumārajīva! You're hopeless!"

You have to figure out your own methods to become a martial arts master like Zhang Sanfeng!

Xiao Wenwu clapped repeatedly, "Well said, well said, that's more like it!"

Gangzhu scratched his head. "But squad leader, Zhang Sanfeng learned from others when he was young! I'm thinking we need to learn thoroughly first before we can move forward and figure out a method that suits us!"

Xiao Wenwu was a bit overwhelmed. "No, you don't think about it, you don't want to. Besides, according to you, Wu Liuyi's running style is amazing. But even great heroes don't start by learning advanced kung fu; they start from the basics."

So you should just stick to the method the class monitor taught you and practice, okay?

Gangzhu scratched the back of his head, his tone softening, "Alright, squad leader, I'll listen to you! I'll practice hard first, and we'll talk about other things later!"

Xiao Wenwu finally felt relieved and patted Gangzhu on the shoulder. "That's more like it. You should train with Sun Zhenghe properly from now on. Take your time, there's no rush."

Seeing that the steel pillar was finally persuaded and nodded repeatedly.

Xiao Wenwu hurriedly instructed Sun Zhenghe to take good care of Gangzhu, and then said to the class, "Not only Zhenghe, but all of you must not keep anything to yourselves. No matter what subject you are in, if you have any special skills, remember to teach them to Gangzhu."

I've long seen our Steel Pillar has the makings of a champion. Once it's fully trained, the division-level skills competition will definitely be a grand stage for our Steel Pillar to showcase its prowess.

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Class 5 and Class 3 were very close, and the people in Class 5 were talking quite loudly, so it was easy to hear them. Gan Xiaoning looked at Bai Tiejun's lazy appearance and felt a little disappointed in him.

This guy is so lazy, yet he still managed to get assigned to the Steel Seventh Company after basic training. If he worked hard, he would definitely be a top soldier.

"Bai Tiejun, what do you think?"

Bai Tiejun was sitting cross-legged on the ground, leaning against another veteran from the third squad. He was quite exhausted from being forced to practice various obstacle courses by Agan, and he needed a good rest.

Upon hearing Agan's question, Bai Tiejun replied without hesitation, "How can I see? I'll just sit on the ground and see! What else can I see!"

Click, click.

Gan Xiaoning clenched her fists. "White Iron Sheet, what did you say?"

Bai Tiejun immediately realized what he meant and hurriedly waved his hand, saying, "Agan! I didn't say anything! I meant that the deputy company commander and Squad Leader Wu are really awesome! I need to learn from them! Yes, learn from them!"

Gan Xiaoning then lowered his fist. "Bai Tiepi, you'd better say that. It's very simple to learn. Wu, the squad leader, used to often drag me along to digest our food."

Since you're so eager to learn, it's simple. From now on, I'll take you with me for a walk after meals.

As she spoke, Gan Xiaoning went straight to Wu Liuyi and said, "Squad Leader Wu, Comrade Bai Tiejun has a positive attitude and is taking the initiative to learn and strive to become a model soldier. I will take charge of him from now on."

Ignoring Bai Tiejun's winking and glaring expression, Wu Liuyi nodded directly, "Hmm, Comrade Bai Tiejun is very good. He took the initiative to ask for advancement as soon as he joined the company."

Xiao Ning, our unit has always had the concept of mentorship, which emphasizes that the master should impart all his knowledge and the apprentice should study diligently, ultimately creating a training atmosphere of learning from and surpassing each other.

Our company also has a tradition of one-on-one mentoring of key personnel. Since Bai Tiejun is ambitious, he will be under your guidance from now on. You should mentor him in military skills, military discipline, training experience, and so on.

Bai Tiejun, you must also obey orders, study diligently, and practice hard, understand?

Gan Xiaoning nodded excitedly, "Alright, Deputy Squad Leader Wu, don't worry, I'll definitely take good care of him." He had been in the company for over a year and had finally made it to his second year.

Back then, he studied and practiced diligently, striving to become a backbone member of the company. Why? Now the opportunity has come. The new recruits have been assigned to their units, and he can now apply his experience from last year to them.

Seeing Bai Tiejun's reluctant expression, Gan Xiaoning clenched her fist again. "Bai Tiepi, what's wrong? You don't want me to be your master, or is there something else?"

Bai Tiejun nodded hurriedly, "Yes! I'd love to! Thank you so much, Master! No problem! I'm fine!"