Special Forces: I Can See the Experience Bar

Chapter 142 The Ostrich's Anxiety

"Brothers, do you think we can get a medal this time? I don't ask for much, just a third-class merit would be fine."

In the bathroom, Ostrich vigorously scrubbed the dust off his back, his muffled voice echoing in the corridor.

"My personal suggestion is that you get some sleep."

The sanitation worker next door was applying shampoo and massaging his buzz cut, the rustling sound filling his ears.

However, this did not affect his hearing. Listening to the ostrich's whimsical words, the medic endured it again and again, but finally could not help but open his mouth to mock the ostrich.

You can't blame him for always picking on the ostrich. The ostrich is a seasoned veteran, yet he's so naive. Who else can he mock if not the ostrich?
No one else would ask such a nonsensical question. Even Chang Ning and Xiao Zhuang, two new recruits who had only served for a year, didn't ask it. But the ostrich asked it, so can he blame himself for arguing with him?

"Medic, what do you mean? I feel like there's something hidden in your words."

Having been teased by the medic for so long, Ostrich now carefully considers every word the medic says, especially when he's not on a mission, lest he be ridiculed by that rotten bastard again.

However, even after mentally analyzing the medic's words several times, the ostrich still couldn't find anything wrong with them.

"Medic, please don't give irrelevant answers. What does our discussion about military merits have to do with whether or not we sleep?"

After saying that, the ostrich looked annoyed and gently slapped its own mouth.

'Why can't I control my mouth! I knew that medic was up to no good! How shameless of me!'

As soon as the words left his mouth, the ostrich realized why the medic wanted him to sleep, but it was too late.

He personally handed the knife to the other person, but the knife still ended up being used to cut himself.

Just as he expected, the moment he uttered those words, the medic's signature laughter came from next door. Every time he heard that laughter, Ostrich knew he was about to embarrass himself in front of everyone again.

"Hehe, it seems the ostrich's brain capacity has increased; it can even think now. Why did I let you sleep? Because you can have anything in your dreams."

"Hahaha~"

When the medic made fun of the ostrich, the others laughed along, as this was the only time they could truly relax and joke around with each other.

Since it was too late, the ostrich simply lay down and let the ridicule take its course, acting as if to say, "No matter how much you laugh, I just can't hear you."

"I'm not trying to be mean, but why do you always get mocked by the medic? You have to fight back! Where there is oppression, there is resistance!"

Chang Ning, always eager for a good show, started fanning the flames from the sidelines, while Xiao Zhuang chimed in, "Yeah, ostrich, you need to stand up straight, otherwise when will you ever turn things around?"

If he didn't know the background of these people, he would have actually believed their nonsense. They were all a bunch of people who loved to watch the drama unfold.

"I just don't want to talk to the medics, so as not to disrupt the unity."

No matter how Changning and Xiaozhuang tried to instigate the situation, the ostrich wouldn't fall for it.

Despite being constantly criticized by the medics, he's incredibly resourceful when it matters.

The ostrich thought to itself that it didn't resist the medic's complaints simply because it didn't want to.

"Jokes are jokes, but we should always keep them within limits."

Geng Jihui couldn't stand it anymore. Even when working as a long-term laborer for a landlord, they were given a bowl of rice and a place to sleep to rest. It was too much for these people to make fun of the poor ostrich.

"Hurry up and wash, or you'll be in big trouble if you're not done by the time the lights are turned off."

The captain had spoken; any further dawdling would be disrespecting Xiao Geng. Everyone quickly sped up their washing and dried themselves off.

"You haven't said yet whether we can get a medal for this operation." Ostrich ran towards Chang Ning and Geng Jihui while putting on his clothes, the clattering of his slippers echoing in the hallway.

"How can anyone answer this kind of question? Whether or not to award military merits is a matter for the commander to consider; no matter how much you think about it, it's useless."

Looking back at the ostrich beside her, Chang Ning couldn't understand why this veteran was so obsessed with his medals today.

He's already in the Wolf Fang unit, specifically the elite 026 logistics depot. He'll definitely get plenty of military merits in the future, so why is he in such a hurry?

"If you really want to know, I suggest you ask Xiao Geng. That guy definitely knows something."

Although Chang Ning had received a second-class merit award, he was not clear about the specific criteria.

Military merits, unless they are awarded in major international or military region competitions, are determined based on the circumstances at the time.

Considering that Geng Jihui was a top student who graduated from a military academy and would definitely know more than himself, Chang Ning suggested that Ostrich consult him.

Actually, he's a typical example of someone who's well-fed but doesn't know the hunger of someone starving. If he didn't participate in the competition, he would have very few opportunities to gain military merit.

Besides, the competition is only open to the best seeded players. Ostrich may be good in his original team, but he is not top-notch, so he is rarely recommended to participate in the competition.

As a result, he has been in the army for almost three years and has not received a single third-class merit award.

You have to understand that promotion requires a certain amount of merit, so how could an ostrich not be anxious?

"Alright, don't try to push him onto me. I don't know much about him either."

When everyone returned to their dormitory, they saw that they still had some time, and they would usually sit together and study at this time.

Today, Ostrich started the discussion, and Geng Jihui decided to explain the military merit evaluation criteria to everyone.

The conversation lasted about ten minutes, during which the hot water was changed twice.

The others were alright, but the ostrich grew increasingly disheartened. He only heard two points: first, outstanding performance was required; second, the matter needed to be discussed by higher-level leaders.

What should we do? Unlike Chang Ning, who already has a second-class merit and has consistently performed well and broken multiple training records, he is also unlike Xiao Zhuang, who is only in his first year and has a long training period.

As for the others, they either still have time or are confident they can stay for another year.

Only the ostrich was left, and he had no confidence that he could stay 100%.

Seeing that Ostrich's attitude toward military merit was very strange today, Chang Ning comforted him, "Ostrich, why are you in such a hurry? We'll have plenty of opportunities to earn military merit after we join the special forces."

"This is my third year. If I don't achieve any military merits or outstanding performance, I'll be fired after the New Year. How can I not be anxious?"

The ostrich's face drooped, and its usually upright back hunched over due to its dejection.

Everyone suddenly realized the truth.

The ensuing concern was for the ostrich. Everyone had grown attached to it through training and living together, and no one could ignore its departure.

"If we still don't have a chance in the end, we'll ask the high school team to help us out."

He went to so much trouble to select us; I'm sure he'll lend you a hand once he finds out.

Chang Ning didn't believe that the ostrich would leave the army. He had read the original story, and the ostrich later became a major leading a battalion of soldiers.

(End of this chapter)