Chapter Three: The Awesome Newbie Gift Pack
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"You...you're just being unreasonable. These aren't even related concepts." The third company commander choked, stammering his rebuttal.
Wang Yongfa slammed his hand on the table. "Quiet! Qin Yuan's willingness to stand up is far better than you bunch of cowards! At least he has the courage to stand up!"
"Commander, we're truly wronged by what you're saying. We've tried everything, but those guys are simply beyond our control. It's just too difficult."
"Besides, we can't afford to offend any of them. We have no choice."
The group started arguing again.
They poured out their grievances and dissatisfaction.
"Reporting, Commander, I'm requesting to be transferred to the recruit company as company commander. I can sign a pledge: if I can't lead these recruits well, I'll retire!"
Seeing everyone wasting time with their rambling, Qin Yuan finally lost his patience. He spoke loudly again, unleashing his ultimate move.
"Soldiers!"
"It has to be decisive!"
The company commanders nearby smiled knowingly. This guy was still too confident.
A pledge?
A civilian officer retiring wouldn't affect the unit at all.
Wang Yongfa was now in a dilemma. After all, he had just said anyone could step forward!
He was the regimental commander; his words could easily backfire!
But Qin Yuan was a civilian officer.
Were they going to let a civilian officer lead troops?
If his old comrades knew, they would laugh their heads off.
The political instructor, seeing this, immediately understood the regimental commander's thoughts. So he turned to Qin Yuan and said, "Qin Yuan, are you dissatisfied with your civilian work here? If not, I can transfer you to another department."
The implication was clear: he wanted Qin Yuan to give up the idea of leading troops.
Unexpectedly, Qin Yuan insisted, immediately saluting. "Reporting, Instructor, I really love this job, but I want to apply to train new recruits, to take on this challenging role and help the regimental commander!"
It seems these people don't think highly of him!
No problem!
He'll prove them wrong with his abilities!
The instructor was instantly speechless. Why couldn't this kid understand?
Was he absolutely determined to go to the recruit company and embarrass himself?
The others were even less optimistic about Qin Yuan. They thought his eagerness was probably just to curry favor and pull strings, since he was currently in a clerical position with plenty of room for promotion.
After all, those high-ranking soldiers had powerful backers; picking any one of them could be enough to ruin his future.
Commander Wang pondered for a moment, frowned, and said in a deep voice, "Qin Yuan, are you sure? You must know, there's no joking in the military. This batch of recruits is exceptionally arrogant and difficult to manage. Even we veteran company commanders can't handle them. Can you, a civilian staff member, really manage them?"
"Reporting, Commander, absolutely no problem. I hope you can give me this opportunity during the three months of training."
Now, for the system to bind, it must lead troops!
No matter what, this opportunity must be secured!
The political instructor, seeing the situation, was somewhat helpless and could only chime in, "Commander, there's no one else suitable right now, and the recruit company can't be without a company commander for a day. Since Qin Yuan is so confident, why not let him give it a try?"
Commander Wang thought about it. Even his best company commander, the Third Company Commander, quit after only two days. There really wasn't anyone else to replace him!
Since Qin Yuan is so confident, then let him give it a try!
"But Qin Yuan, let me give you a heads-up: if anything goes wrong, don't come crying to me. I can't afford to lose face like that!"
"Reporting, Commander, mission accomplished."
Qin Yuan smiled,
Full of confidence!
The other company commanders all breathed a sigh of relief. At least the blame wasn't theirs anymore; they'd finally gotten rid of this hot potato. Whoever wanted to take it, let them take it!
However, everyone was now speculating, mostly wondering how long this kid could hold out.
"To be honest, I admire his courage, but I bet he won't last a day over there."
"Hahaha, a day? You're giving him too much credit! I doubt he'll last ten minutes."
"Those old soldiers aren't so easy to manage. Even our imposing presence can't intimidate them, let alone a mere clerk like him? Once he gets there, tsk tsk tsk, I can't even imagine what he'll do to subdue those new recruits!"
After receiving his orders, Qin Yuan strode out, ignoring the subsequent discussions. He couldn't care less what others said.
He wasn't the good-for-nothing he used to be, nor was he just a clerk. He had a new title: company commander of the recruit training camp!
He was going to prove to everyone that he absolutely could do it.
While packing his luggage, his roommate, Lao Liu, came over. Lao Liu had been Qin Yuan's mentor when he first joined the army; the two had fought side-by-side, risked their lives together.
"Qin Yuan, I really think you went too far this time, acting so arrogantly in front of the regimental commander. Do you know the consequences?"
"Old Liu, I know exactly what I'm doing, and I wasn't being arrogant, okay?" Qin Yuan smiled calmly, completely unconcerned.
"When did you become so stubborn? Fine, military orders are absolute! You're already on the chopping block, there's nothing I can do. I can only wish you safety!"
He shook his head, not knowing what else to say. That recruit company was infamous, a bunch of troublemakers, their reputations were legendary.
Qin Yuan smiled, saying nothing more!
At this moment, Qin Yuan appeared calm, but his heart was filled with unease!
Why hadn't the system made a sound yet? He had already accepted the orders.
Leading troops into battle was a first for him; he had absolutely no experience!
Just then, a crisp system notification sounded.
"Ding! Detected that the host has been appointed as the recruit company commander. Now automatically bound."
"The system is gifting a newbie gift pack. Claim it now?"
Qin Yuan breathed a sigh of relief. The system hadn't tricked him after all. He'd been forced into this role; if the system reward hadn't come soon, it would have been in the recruit company by now!
"Claim it immediately!"
Qin Yuan nodded excitedly.
"Ding! Congratulations, host, for obtaining God-level Special Forces Training Methods!"
"Ding! Congratulations, host, for obtaining King-level Aura!"
"Ding! Congratulations, host, for obtaining Peak-level Marksmanship Skills!"
"Ding! Congratulations, host, for obtaining God-level Strength!"
"Ding! Congratulations, host, for obtaining World-class Driving Skills!"
"Ding! Congratulations, host, for obtaining World-class Combat Skills!"
"Ding! Congratulations, host, for obtaining Peak-level Night Vision Ability!"
"Ding! Congratulations, host, for obtaining World-class Jungle Warfare Techniques!"
"Ding! Congratulations, host, for obtaining God-level Shadow Throwing!"
"Ding! Congratulations, host, for obtaining God-level Throwing Knife Killing!"
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