Chapter 155: Wang Ye’s Showdown
Trantor: Dragon Boat Trantion Editor: Dragon Boat Trantion
“Oh? Are you sure?” The voice of the regimentmander echoed through the walls of his office as he conversed on the telephone.
From the other end of the line, Wu Jianfeng’s voice resonated with a cheerful tone. “Absolutely, sir. Commander, would you like to pay a visit and see for yourself?”
“Very well, I’ll summon the Chief of Staff,” affirmed the regimentmander.
Inside the office, a smile adorned the regimentmander’s face as he nodded in agreement.
Upon concluding the call, the regimentmander’s gaze shifted toward a document resting on another desk within the room. “Summon the Chief of Staff,” he directed.
“Certainly, sir!” responded the secretary, promptly rising from their seat and making their way to the door. Simultaneously, themander reached for his hat ced nearby.
Witnessing the emergence of a third-ss merit filled the regimentmander with immense satisfaction.
Before long, the regimentmander exited the office.
A short distance away, in a different office, the Chief of Staff emerged with an impassive expression.
He had already discerned his forting course of action from the regimentmander’s writtenmunication.
Had it not been for the promise of Wang Ye to the Fourth Company, the Chief of Staff might have been even more ted than the regimentmander.
However, at this moment, any semnce of tion eluded him.
“Ha, why the long face? Our new recruits have consistently proven themselves as exceptional soldiers, and you have yed a significant role in this aplishment as well. Let’s proceed together to bear witness,” the regimentmander disregarded the Chief of Staff’s demeanor and greeted him with an unwavering smile.
Do you fancy another bottle of Red Bull to replenish your energy?” On the training grounds, Wu Jianfeng, having just concluded his call, cast his gaze once more upon Wang Ye.
In this instant, he was sporting a grin.
Conversely, Wang Ye’splexion bore a hint of flush.
400 meters.
He had justpleted a sprint.
Naturally, Wu Jianfeng’s coercion had yielded results. Wang Ye’s performance just moments ago was nothing short of impressive: 1 minute 31.43 seconds.
What did he mean by running faster than 1 minute 32 seconds and 45 seconds? Wang Ye had shattered this record by over a full second.
“Alright!” Wang Ye responded with a sheepish smile, harboring no intention to decline whatsoever.
Give it to him, and he’d drink it. Refusing to drink would only lead to regrets.
Thispanymander was truly getting in the way of his ns!
While Wang Ye presented an outward appearance of cheerfulness, inwardly, he was feeling quite despondent.
He had beenpelled to reveal himself prematurely and hadn’t even fired a shot yet.
“In your dreams. I don’t have any more on me. Look at the bottle on the ground and determine if you’ve drained it. If there’s any liquid left, shake it and see.” Wu Jianfeng chortled as he scolded.
With that said, he crossed his arms, regarding Wang Ye with an air of intrigue. “Kid,e clean. What are you concealing?”
“All?” Wang Ye feigned innocence.
“What do you mean by ‘ah’? Were you only capable ofpleting the run in one minute and thirty-three seconds before I forced you today?
Or perhaps you could’ve stretched it to one minute and thirty-four seconds. After all, you had exerted yourself during the assassination exercise as well!”
Wang Ye felt a shiver down his spine. He pondered what Wu Jianfeng was trying to do.
Was he truly onto something?
Of course, Wang Ye continued to act helpless, asserting, “I had no choice. Commander, you afforded me this singr opportunity. How could I not have given it my all during that run?
This time, 1 truly pushed beyond my limits.”
“Bullshit! I’d be a fool to buy that!” Wu Jianfeng retorted once more.
Following his retort, Wu Jianfeng’s tone shifted. “Tell me, suppose 1 were to propose to the regimentmander that instead of aiming to surpass Huang Dayong’s record, we set our sights on toppling the regiment’s historical 400-meter obstacle record.
Can you manage a single run in one minute and twenty-nine seconds?”
“All?” Wang Ye eximed.
“Commander, you overestimate me. I’m genuinely at my limit. I truly gave it my all just now.
One minute and twenty-nine seconds. I absolutely cannot achieve it in one go!”
Wang Ye truly felt at a loss!
He even cursed internally.
Had Wu Jianfeng lost his mind today? Why was he suddenly diving into this matter?
Wu Jianfeng, however, continued to regard Wang Ye unwaveringly. After a few moments, he resumed speaking. “Tell me, if I were to promise you second-ss merit for shattering the team’s entire historical record, could you make it happen?”
Uh…” Wang Ye was dumbfounded, subsequently voicing his response weakly. “Company Commander, I don’t think this is a matter of merit?
This hinges on capability.
I’m aware that breaking the military record would grant me first-ss merit as well!”
“Haha!” Wu Jianfeng alsoughed.
“I’m not banking on you to outdo the entire army, but I’ve got a hunch that you just might pull it off!”
“I’m uncertain.” Wang Ye nced at Wu Jianfeng with a smile, before adding, “Commander, I sense that you won’t act until you’re certain.”
Logic dictates that if your performance in the 400-meter obstacle is this impressive, it’s unlikely you’llg behind in other training as well.
A five-kilometer run sans equipment. You’re at around eighteen minutes now. Yet those capable of sprinting four hundred meters in a minute and forty seconds canplete a five-kilometer run within eighteen minutes.
Bear in mind, Huang Dayong is able to run five kilometers unburdened in less than 17 minutes.
But you…”
Uh…” Wang Ye was taken aback. He was unaware of this. How could he know unless someone informed him?
“Alright, I’m typically not inclined to run so swiftly. I find it exhausting. iming first or second ce would be ample for me!” Wang Ye admitted.
Wu Jianfeng didn’t betray any semnce of astonishment.
“You brat, 1 know. 1 hadn’t realized it before, but your revtion triggered this realization within me.
Each time there’s a prize at stake, you’re quick to respond.
Last time, you asserted you’d garnered third-ss merit for the four-hundred-meter sprint. That proved quite the shocker for all of us.
The same held true for the grenade toss.
Kid, confess. Are you concealing something else?”
Indeed, Wu Jianfeng remained perplexed as to why Wang Ye persisted in concealing his capabilities when he already possessed them. ording to his understanding, someone with the intention to make a substantial contribution would naturally have the confidence to excel without reservation. So, what purpose did prolonging the process serve?
After a brief scrutiny of Wu Jianfeng, Wang Ye deliberated momentarily before exining, “I’ve already earned one third-ss merit. Acquiring another would mean I have two.
However, you did mention earlier that achieving a perfect score in target shooting also garners a third-ss merit.
But, if I’ve already secured two, I’m apprehensive that the Regiment Commander might not grant me thetter!”
“Ugh!”
This time, it was Wu Jianfeng who found himself taken aback.
After a pause, he extended his arm and flicked Wang Ye’s hat brim.
“Damn it, what goes on in that head of yours?”
Wang Ye readjusted his hat and responded with a grin.
In this instant, Wu Jianfeng was left momentarily speechless.
Subsequently, he regarded Wang Ye and posed another query, “Have you had any experience with firearms before?”
“No!” Wang Ye shook his head.
“In that case, what are you rambling about?” Wu Jianfeng retorted with exasperation.
In truth, upon hearing Wang Ye’s exnation earlier, even Wu Jianfeng experienced a moment of surprise.
Never had it crossed his mind that Wang Ye might be capable of a perfect score in marksmanship.
Did he imagine everyone to be a mirror image of himself, Wu Jianfeng?
This was a source of pride for him.
Furthermore, it wasn’t every year that a wless marksman emerged, nor was it an annual urrence for a third-ss merit to be awarded.
Following a brief contemtion, Wu Jianfeng shifted his attention back to Wang Ye. “Don’t fret over that. Secure this merit first on my behalf. As for the target shooting de, if you truly possess the capability,y im to it.”
Wu Jianfeng took a stride forward and directed his gaze toward the group before facing Wang Ye again. “I’m uncertain of the Regiment Commander’s intentions this year.
However, 1’11 lend you my support when the timees.
Should the regimentmander be prepared to secure a third-ss merit this year…
1’11 devise a method to extract an initialmitment from him.
Once he deres his intentions first, even if you acquire two merits, it won’t impede your pursuit of the third!”
During the marksmanship event, the leader would often be present.
asionally, he wouldn’t stipte beforehand that he’d obtain a perfect score.
When a wless record emerged upon culmination of thepetition, they would convene and determine the reward on the spot.
However, there were instances where the leader would stipte his terms ahead of time.
This facet was influenced by the leader’s personality.
However, this was predicated on the premise of no external interference.
Given that Wang Ye had divulged this information to him…
Naturally, Wu Jianfeng was inclined to offer assistance.
After all, Wang Ye was a member of his unit.
Furthermore, if Wang Ye genuinely attained another third-ss merit today, Wu Jianfeng would harbor a sense of guilt if the regimentmander failed to grant him a perfect mark in marksmanship.
Thankfully, Wang Ye’s timely disclosure had paved the way for a solution.