Chapter 198: The Test Begins, The First to Get Full Marks
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
The following day, which was Monday, saw the arrival of six new recruits. Even the wake-up call seed harmonious as they all gathered together.
Simultaneously, this marked the official comncent of the assessnt.
They didn’t wait until eight o’clock, as the assessnt began at six o’clock when the entire company assembled. After a brief speech from Wu Jianfeng and the instructor, the company’s chief of staff announced the comncent of the examination.
Everyone proceeded upstairs to the classroom and took their seats.
The first segnt of the recruit graduation assessnt was the theory assessnt.
Seated in his chair, Wang Ye maintained a straight posture, pen in hand. Upon completion of the test papers, he earnestly began answering the questions.
The questions weren’t overly complex. They pertained to regulations and general military knowledge.
For instance, the essentials of marksmanship, firearm specifications, formation fundantals, and the like.
One could confidently say that no one within the entire classroom would falter in this exam.
After all, the class monitors were not to be underestimated.
These particulars needed to be morized repeatedly. If not morized, the various squatting stances, duck-like steps, and even the rigorous newspaper-punching drills would prove overwhelming.
Hence, when the assessnt concluded, those leaving the classroom bore relaxed expressions.
Hehe, I feel like acing this round. The theory seed daunting at first, but now it’s evident it was a piece of cake!” In the restroom, a line of soldiers stood, urinating, with one from the fifth squad chuckling as he relieved himself.
Wang Ye stood by, and Qin Li couldn’t resist a smug grin. “I’m certain I’ve gotten a perfect score. Even if not perfect, a 95 is guaranteed!”
Turning to Wang Ye, he inquired, “Brother Wang, how about you?”
Wang Ye chuckled, beginning his response.
Hehe, I won’t believe it until I hear it. The questions were so straightforward, and 1 feel so at ease. How could Brother Wang have struggled?”
“That’s the truth!”
Adjusting his pants, Wang Ye continued with a grin, “Truth be told, the theory assessnt wasn’t particularly challenging. It’s all part of our training. However, the focus lies in the subsequent evaluations—where we can truly gauge everyone’s capabilities.”
“Certainly, I won’t falter!”
Qin Li vowed. However, as the morning’s exams comnced, his self-assured deanor waned.
At 8 a.m., following the second assembly, the entire company embarked on the second evaluation: formations.
One by one, they followed their class monitors’ commands, flawlessly executing each formation’s sequence.
Class One was the first to take the stage. With ten mbers, two made errors, incurring substantial point deductions.
“Damn it, Brother Wang. I’m nervous too. I’ve got to pee!” Qin Li’s voice could be heard from the line of those awaiting their evaluations.
Wang Ye glanced over and whispered, “Relax, don’t let nervousness take over.
Regard it as another training session. Our turn is coming up soon.”
His voice carried, allowing those nearby to catch his words. This could be considered Wang Ye’s deliberate effort to offer a reminder.
The reason for this was that the two students from Class One appeared unduly anxious.
Upon joining the army, everyone initiated their training in formations—the most extended training segnt. In fact, they had excelled in this drill during their initial training. Practicing formations to a satisfactory level was almost a given for anyone.
Thus, any issues encountered now stemd from heightened nervousness.
Individually summoned to demonstrate the formation movents, the awareness of this being an assessnt weighed heavily on their performance, leading to imdiate on-the-spot blunders.
In reality, prior to the comncent of the exam, both Wu Jianfeng and Kang Hua, alongside the class monitors, had offered comforting words, urging everyone to remain calm and composed.
Yet, achieving such a state was not as simple as adhering to a few outsider’s words. This disposition was an outco of each individual’s nature.
Luckily, despite their less-than-stellar performances, Wu Jianfeng did not lose his temper.
Even when a glaring mistake resulted in substantial point deductions, his expression would turn sour. However, considering these were soldiers he had trained, the formations’ test’s deterioration impacted his training outcos gravely.
Nevertheless, his countenance only transford in response to errors. Swiftly, he reverted to his affable and serene deanor.
This choice was driven by his apprehension that yielding to anger and venting aloud or even donning a disgruntled look would only augnt the anxiety of those recruits about to undergo the evaluation.
Ordinarily, had this not been an assessnt and devoid of officer surveillance, if soone bungled a right turn when commanded to turn left, he would assuredly administer a kick. A swift kick would be followed by a spew of words targeting the recruit’s incompetence, all directed at the squad leader.
“Zheng Youwei…”
“Commander Lu…”
The evaluation progressed, nas echoing out one after another.
The spectrum of performances varied, encompassing both competence and shortcomings. Generally, however, their displays were relatively positive. Predominantly, just one or two individuals per class succumbed to excessive nervousness, warranting substantial deductions.
Of course, a significant deduction in one area didn’t necessarily spell failure.
The formation evaluation’s cumulative score reached 300 points, dispersed across the 11 assessnt maneuvers.
Ultimately, based on the tally of deductions, participants were categorized into three tiers: pass, good, and excellent.
Should a single major deduction occur, passing the evaluation remained feasible. Yet, the fear was that an onslaught of blunders spurred by anxiety could unfold.
Furthermore, the assessnt’s aggregate score, set at 300 points, was attributed to its ticulous nature and rigorous criteria.
From promptly responding to commands, to sustaining the right gaze and synchronizing bodily motions, even encompassing the overall composure, stringent standards were enforced.
If these standards were not upheld, point deductions ensued.
Small details culminated in significant impacts. As a result, only a handful of individuals across the entire company could secure the top rank.
“Wang Ye!”
At last, on the assessnt grounds, Ye Sanshi’s voice bood, heralding Wang Ye’s turn.
“Present!”
Wang Ye responded robustly.
In the formation assessnt, vocal projection was also a point of evaluation.
It was terd as a display of presence.
This evaluation component, in fact, held significant weight.
“Advance!”
“Yes, sir!”
Wang Ye’s reply resounded powerfully, bringing his turn to a start. He advanced, impeccably executing his stride. The distance covered when his foot t the ground asured precisely at 75 centiters.
He reached the opposite side, positioned before Ye Sanshi.
“At ease, attention!”
Following the command, the three examiners from the regintal headquarters enveloped Wang Ye, silently grading his performance. Only then did Ye Sanshi proceed with the next command.
“At ease! Eyes forward…”
Command upon command, Wang Ye exhibited remarkable responsiveness, endeavoring to execute each motion flawlessly.
Though Wang Ye refrained from employing any special techniques for these actions, none were necessary.
They were rudintary maneuvers.
As for his ntal composure, Wang Ye radiated vigor.
Three months had transford him into a figure of renown within the Iron Bones Hero Regint, let alone the Recruit Company. What reason was there for apprehension?
His determination to secure the top rank in the recruit assessnt remained unwavering. Wang Ye harbored the belief that he could clinch the first position in all segnts.
After all, he was a man equipped with a system.
After nearly a minute of evaluation, Wang Ye’s performance was flawless. Though he remained uncertain about his score, the examiner at his side conveyed approval for his performance.
Yet, Wang Ye possessed confidence in garnering more than 290 points, potentially even attaining a perfect score.
Promptly, Ye Sanshi resud the calling of nas.
Following the assessnt, Class Five’s evaluations concluded.
Ye Sanshi returned, a smile gracing his features.
“Nicely done, your performances were comndable. Song Yuejin, though nerves got the best of you montarily, you managed to pass. Sa goes for Qin Li. You’ve both t my expectations!”
Ye Sanshi truly bead.
Within Class Five, his primary concerns lay with Song Yuejin and Qin Li. These two individuals weren’t exactly thriving.
Yet today, Song Yuejin’s anxiety-induced slip in a minor segnt didn’t obstruct his passage.
Qin Li experienced a parallel outco.
Having shared this, Ye Sanshi shifted his gaze to Zhang Ping’an, affirming, “Ping’an, don’t worry. It’s alright if you don’t fare as well. It’s rely a formation test. You’ve been training diligently. The subsequent makeup assessnts won’t involve invigilators.”
In the end, there was one individual in Class Five who didn’t pass.
Yet, this outco wasn’t a surprise to Ye Sanshi.
Zhang Ping’an hadn’t particularly excelled in the formation assessnt. Even if he improved his practice in the future, he remained timid and prone to nervousness.
Consequently, he had ntally braced himself for this outco.
Of course, the principal reason was Zhang Ping’an’s decision to transition to the kitchen.
Should they fail, so be it. The army was notably lenient toward cooks.
“Class monitor… !”
Zhang Ping’an’s voice held a touch of reserve.
“I’ve said it’s alright. Relax. You should try to calm down a bit!” Ye Sanshi offered counsel anew.
Having shared these words, he glanced at Wang Ye before looking at the rest.
“Our vice-president perford remarkably this ti. Everyone, take note and learn, alright?”
“Class monitor, how many points did Brother Wang score?” Qin Li couldn’t contain his curiosity.
“A perfect score!” Ye Sanshi chuckled. “He’s definitely secured the top spot in the formation assessnt!”
“Wow, a perfect score. Brother Wang, that’s quite the accomplishnt!” Qin Li whispered in awe.
“Alright, keep your voice down. Others are still being evaluated. Let’s avoid causing any distractions.”
Wang Ye instructed with a grin.
Wang Ye was genuinely surprised to have achieved a perfect score.
He had indeed secured first place in the assessnt….
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