The Strongest Soldier: From Being Specially Recruited into the Army

Chapter 19: Investiture Ceremony, Commendation Meeting!
"Full marks!" Zhao Chuan looked at Su Chen and smiled, "The results of the recruit assessment are out. You have given us a huge surprise! You have achieved excellent levels in all subjects. Judging from the comprehensive results, you are the first not only in the Tiger Regiment, but also among the tens of thousands of recruits in the entire group army!"

Su Chen was shocked and asked, "Really, instructor?"

"How can I lie to you?"

Zhao Chuan rolled his eyes at him, paused, and said, "I called you here today for two reasons. The first is to ask you to prepare. Your performance will be commended at tomorrow's awarding ceremony, and you will be required to speak at that time. As for the second thing, I want to understand your inner thoughts."

"My thoughts?" Su Chen wondered.

"Yes! Your idea." Zhao Chuan said, "Your military quality is top-notch, and it's a bit of a waste of talent for you to go to a regular company. I have learned about your information. Before you joined the army, you should have met with the comrades in the special forces, right?"

Su Chen nodded, "Yes."

"Although I don't know the specific action you took to do something heroic, I guessed that you were involved in a special operation. During this period, you attracted the special forces with your outstanding performance. Therefore, I know that you want to become a special operations member."

Su Chen was a little surprised to hear what Zhao Chuan said. He didn't expect that the instructor had already known his information before and his analysis was so accurate.

Su Chen hummed, "I did meet someone from the special forces. He told me that after the recruit training session, someone will come to recruit me for a trial training."

"Siberian Tiger Special Operations Academy!"

Su Chen nodded, "Yes."

"I estimate that they will come here to recruit people in one month at the latest. But I still want to arrange for you to study in the Eighth Company for a period of time. What you learned in the recruit company is far from enough. Go to the Eighth Company to train for a period of time, and then participate in the trial training and assessment as an Eighth Company member!"

Su Chen smiled and said, "I will obey the organization's arrangements!"

Zhao Chuan patted Su Chen's shoulder and sighed, "To be honest, I really don't want to let go of such a good seedling like you! But I also know that becoming a special operations member is the dream of every soldier! As your instructor, I can't stop you from developing in a better direction. ... Do you know why I assigned you to the Eighth Company?"

"The instructor just told me to go to the Eighth Company for training for a while, but I feel like it should be more than that."

"I have selfish motives!" Zhao Chuan stared at Su Chen with a sharp gaze, and said earnestly: "I like soldiers like you! Not everyone can pass the selection and training of the special forces. I hope that even if you are accidentally eliminated by the special forces, you can come back and be my soldier, a soldier of the Eighth Company!"

Su Chen was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect the instructor to say that. He immediately said:

"Instructor, don't worry. As long as I stay in the Eighth Company for one day, I will always be your soldier, a soldier of the Eighth Company!"

"You're quite good at talking, brat." Zhao Chuan laughed and punched Su Chen on the shoulder. "I like to hear that. Enough, you sound a bit feminine if you talk too much! Just know this, go and get ready. There will be a surprise at tomorrow's commendation meeting!"

Being called a surprise by the instructor made Su Chen look forward to it.

"Yes!——" Su Chen then saluted and left.

…………The next morning, all the soldiers in the recruit company were gathered together, changed into their winter uniforms, and trotted to the square where they had been on their first day of enlistment.

On the rostrum, a huge national flag was hung on the wall, with the military flag and the party flag on both sides, fluttering in the cold winter wind. The recruits were lined up in neat formations, standing straight as pine trees below. They had not yet worn the rank of private and the national defense service badge.

But every soldier was excited in his heart, and this excitement was reflected on his face.

The three-month recruit training is over, which means that from today on, they officially become a glorious PLA soldier!

Not long after, the regiment commander slowly stepped onto the rostrum, and the company commander Shang Yong immediately shouted: "Salute!——"

Swish, swish, swish...!
All the officers and soldiers on the square raised their arms and saluted the stage. After the regiment commander returned the salute, Shang Yong said in a loud voice:
"Comrade Commander, all the soldiers of the new recruit company have assembled. Please give your instructions!——"

The leader of the Tiger Regiment was a very strong man, about 1.8 meters tall. He nodded slightly and said, "At ease." The soldiers of the new recruit company stood at ease, and the leader slowly began to speak:
"Congratulations! From today on, you have officially become a glorious PLA soldier!
"I still remember when I saw you three months ago, although you were wearing military uniforms at that time, you didn't look like a soldier to me. But now, I am very happy. Do you know why I am happy? Because I have seen your transformation! In three months, you have overcome laziness, hardship, and even yourself, and finally become an upright soldier! I like you now, you are tough and upright. Standing here, I can see your elegance..."

The head of the delegation did not give a long speech. He mainly encouraged and praised their changes over the past three months, and then made some ideological speeches. Then, the head of the delegation got to the point:

"Now, please raise your right fists and recite the military oath loudly with me!——"

Swish, swish, swish...!
All the soldiers in the square raised their right fists and read aloud:

"I am a soldier of Shenzhou, I swear!——

"Resolutely obey the leadership of the Party! Serve the people wholeheartedly!
"Obey orders, be loyal to duty, strictly observe discipline, keep secrets, be brave and tenacious, and not afraid of sacrifice... Practice hard to kill the enemy and be ready to fight at any time! Never betray the army and defend the motherland to the death! Defend the motherland to the death! Defend the motherland to the death!!!"

When each soldier recited the oath, their faces were filled with solemnity and seriousness, and their voices were deafening. At this moment, the seeds of the word "loyalty" were deeply buried in their hearts!

"Before the inauguration ceremony, we have to do one more important thing!" The head of the regiment said, and shouted: "Su Chen!——"

Su Chen shouted loudly: "Here!——"

The leader laughed and said, “Come up!”

"Yes! --" The instructor had already informed him yesterday that he would be commended today, so Su Chen was not surprised. He walked out of the line with an upright posture and stepped onto the podium under the confused gazes of the recruits.

The recruits were all dumbfounded when they saw this scene.

What is going on here?!
Why did Su Chen go on stage!

what the hell is this?

The new recruits looked at Su Chen in bewilderment. But they had seen Su Chen's achievements and performance, and soon they thought of a possibility, so their faces changed from bewilderment to envy. This... this was the rhythm of rewarding him! !
(End of this chapter)