Chapter 205: Becoming the Representative of the New Recruits
For the nine new recruits in the ss hall, this turn of events ca as a trendous surprise.
At the age of eighteen or nineteen, they were essentially experiencing their first ti away from both their hotown and their parents.
What made this even more remarkable was that these three months had marked the first real hardships they had encountered in their lives.
Contemplating how a single song, “Green Flowers in the Army,” could evoke tears from the entire company, it was evident just how much everyone longed for ho and their parents.
And now, their parents were standing right in front of them.
The nine recruits dashed out of the cafeteria in unison.
The ones at the forefront, sprinting faster, had already called out for their parents to co over.
Wang Ye wasn’t among the first to rush out.
His deanor was composed. Although he had been caught off guard and astounded a mont ago, Wang Ye wasn’t truly a young man of eighteen or nineteen.
He recalled the discipline he had just witnessed, briefly glanced at the platoon leader, and then advanced.
Thus, when Wang Ye erged, he was already in the embrace of his parents.
Xiao Ye!”
Wang Ye lingered by the entrance, his gaze shifting to the regint commander and the others.
His mother was also brimming with excitent.
Particularly when she saw that her son, who had been rather fair in her mories, now had a deep tan. Her eyes welled up with tears.
Mom!”
Wang Ye approached, a smile gracing his lips.
Unlike the other recruits, he didn’t shed tears.
In his previous life, he had spent years away from ho. Considering he had only been apart from her for three months this ti, it wasn’t enough to bring him to tears.
Hence, Wang Ye was presently wearing a joyful smile.
As he drew near, his mother clasped his hand tightly.
You’re tanned, stronger, and you even seem a bit taller…
Xu Xiaofeng clung to Wang Ye s hand, studying her son who stood right before her.
For Wang Ye, venturing out and leaving his parents behind had beco routine. However, for his parents in this existence, it marked the first instance of their son departing from ho.
Furthermore, he was now a soldier. Gazing at her son’s current appearance , Xu Xiaofeng’s eyes welled up with genuine emotion.
anwhile, Wang Jianjun wore a smile. He remained composed, exuding an air of tranquility.
Naturally, Wang Jianjun harbored nurous sentints he wished to express at this mont. Nonetheless, as a father, when Wang Ye t his gaze and addressed him as “father,” Wang Jianjun rely smiled, nodding approvingly. He patted Wang Ye’s shoulder and remarked, “Excellent. You truly live up to being my son.”
On the sidelines, the regint commander and other personnel refrained from disturbing them. Only the soldiers from the pr departnt were busy capturing photographs.
Hmm… There was also a discreet Sixth Class Monitor who surreptitiously held up a cara.
The second platoon leader, the leader of the sixth squad, the recruits, the tearful eyes, the cara snapshots – all these elents converged, and yet, the situation left him slightly perplexed.
Despite everything, Wang Ye bead with utmost joy and didn’t shed a tear…
He cast a helpless glance at Wu Jianfeng, though the latter didn’t have a mont to spare as he and the instructor had also joined the regint commander’s side.
For dinner that night, the parents of the nine recruits gathered in the ss hall for a shared al.
It was evident that rhe cooks had orchestrated this in advance. Originally, there had been only ten tables.
The nine cohorts occupied a single table, while the company commander and instructor claid another. However, when Wang Ye and his companions exited and returned, they were taken aback to find two additional tables had been set up.
The parents were divided across these two tables. The regint commander and committee mbers occupied one, while the other housed Wu Jianfeng’s party.
Wang Ye and his peers were also assigned to dine alongside their parents.
Considering that not all recruits were accompanied by their parents, rhe seating arrangent didn’t feel cramped, with nine recruits distributed across two tables.
After the al, the other recruits were permitted to make brief phone calls ho, each allotted three minutes.
This initiative aid to help them settle their emotions.
After all, only Wang Ye and his fellow nine had their family mbers present. Yet, the sight surely stirred feelings of longing among the remaining recruits.
Today’s scenario was as emotionally charged as singing “Green Flowers in the Army” before supper.
Thus, it was important to assuage the others.
Son, the person who invited us ntioned that you’ve achieved two third-class rits. Could you explain this? Weren’t you the one who told us about just one during the New Year?”
Following the al, Wang Ye’s parents strolled through the campgrounds with him, engaging in conversation. Suddenly, Xu Xiaofeng posed this query.
In an instant, Wang Jianjun haired in his tracks and turned his gaze toward Wang Ye. “Indeed, you’re quite the enigma. Earlier today, when we inquired with Officer He, who fetched us, he directed us to ask you personally. Now, don’t keep us in suspense any longer. What’s the story behind your additional third-class rit?”
Wang Ye hesitated briefly, inwardly cursing the individual who had extended the invitation.
He had kept this matter concealed from the others, yet now, the secret had been exposed.
Observing his parents’ expectant expressions, Wang Ye felt a twinge of helplessness. He decided to co clean and reveal the origin of the initial third-class rit.
“Goodness, how could he act so impulsively? If he had truly fallen, rhe consequences would’ve been dire!”
Evidently anxious, Xu Xiaofeng’s words revealed her concern, while Wang Jianjun cast his gaze upon Wang Ye.
He opened his mouth, but ultimately said, “Well done, bur there’s no need to keep such things from the family in the future!”
Wang Ye nodded with a smile.
However, deep within, Wang Ye couldn’t help but scoff at Old Wang’s remark.
No need to conceal it?
Perhaps Old Wang possessed a magnanimous heart and was genuinely worried but he wouldn’t understand his mother’s tendency to let her imagination run wild…
After a prolonged conversation, at around seven in the evening, Wang Ye escorted his parents to the classroom. They spent thirty minutes watching the daily news of the recruit company. Subsequently, he took them downstairs to his dormitory and living quarters for a glimpse of his living environnt.
At eight o’clock, accompanied by Wu Jianfeng, Wang Ye and the other nine recruits saw their parents off to the adjacent guest house.
You guys can head back now, Wang Ye, please stay behind!
Upon their return, Wu Jianfeng instructed the other eight individuals to head upstairs, leaving Wang Ye alone.
The other eight vice-class presidents exchanged curious glances, yet they refrained from comnting.
What was there to say?
It was evident that Wu Jianfeng had singled out Wang Ye.
Following Wu Jianfeng into his office, Wang Ye couldn’t help but sneak a few more glances at the soft box of Chinese snacks that Wu Jianfeng had taken out from his pocket.
My, oh my, the flavor of the day had shifted!
Care for a smoke?
After placing the cigarette in his mouth, Wu Jianfeng arched an eyebrow at Wang Ye.
Hehe, I’ll pass! ” Wang Ye didn’t smoke, and he was wary that he might try to set a trap for him, so he politely declined.
Never mind. The second company commander gave this earlier!
“Uh…”
Wang Ye was montarily taken aback.
What was happening?
Did Wu Jianfeng have so sort of influential background? The second company commander personally offered him a gift.
Evidently perceiving rhe thoughts behind Wang Ye s expression, Wu Jianfeng responded sowhat displeased, “What are you thinking? You managed to tweak my list of top five exemplary soldiers!”
Wang Ye was once again stunned.
Did he possess so secret connections? To have the second company commander personally gift him sothing…
At this juncture, Wu Jianfeng, having lit his cigarette, made his way to his seat and settled down. He gazed at Wang Ye with a smile, “Didn’t I ntion earlier? In order to keep you on board, I relinquished my priority to select other soldiers. Soone just detected the scent and ca over. As you can see, I won’t be giving up smoking in the coming days!”
What could Wang Ye say in response? All he could do was scratch his head and feign ignorance.
Hehe, thank you for showing interest, Company Commander!
Alright, you’re such a slick character. What’s with the gratitude?” Wu Jianfeng chortled, rebuking Wang Ye. And then he added, “Are you content with today’s surprise?”
Yes!11 Wang Ye grinned and nodded enthusiastically.
Undoubtedly, today’s surprise had exceeded all expectations.
Truth be told, I’ll be candid with you. This entire event was sparked by you!” Wu jianfeng divulged.
Hmm?” Wang Ye was taken aback once again.
Have you ever heard of new recruits taking their parents on a tour during evaluations?” Wu Jianfeng chuckled.
Wang Ye shook his head.
Exactly! Neither had I or anyone else for that matter. This occasion was mainly organized to showcase you. The regint felt that focusing solely on you might seem inadequate, so they allocated a quota for the parents of the most exceptional recruits in your class as well.”
This… Was it really necessary? How was this going to highlight two third-class rits?”
Wang Ye felt a tad uneasy at this revelation.
it wasn’t even a first-class rit, only two third-class rits. People would surely find it excessive to make such a grand spectacle of it.
What’s this two third-class rits’? You’re really quite full of yourself, youngster.” Wu Jianfeng chuckled.
Following this statent, he continued, “Don’t underestimate third-class rits, young man. Many won’t even manage to earn a single one in five or eight years.”
Indeed, acquiring third-class rits was relatively easier, involving lesser risks. Yet, this didn’t imply that third-class rits held no value whatsoever.
Moreover!”
Pausing for a mont, Wu Jianfeng fixed his gaze on Wang Ye, “Kid, you’re a recruit of the recruit company. The two third-class rits you’ve secured were attained within rhe short span of three months since joining the recruit company.
It’s nor just about two third-class rits, you’ve also garnered comndation.
Don’t mistake a comndation for re accolades.”
Hehe!
Wang Ye persisted in his bemused smile, scratching his head.
“Alright, let’s cut to the chase. I summoned you here to inform you that you need to prepare a speech as the recruits’ representative for the oath-taking ceremony tomorrow afternoon. Furthermore, there will be a rit presentation event for you. Post the ceremony, you’ll also be required to deliver a speech.”
Yes, sir!
Wang Ye snapped to attention and saluted.
He didn’t decline the responsibility. After taking the oath, it was anticipated that he’d stand as the recruits’ representative. Wang Ye had long braced himself for this.
After all, he had already risen to the forefront among his peers. If not him, then who would stand as their representative during the oath-taking?
As for the third-class rit ceremony, Wang Ye was in fact privy to the details.
After all, this third-class rit wasn’t as formidable to acquire as the previous one.
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