Special Forces: I Can See the Experience Bar

Chapter 16 Provocation
"Okay, you'll come with me tomorrow."

Seeing Chang Ning's decisiveness, Chen Guotao was also happy.

With the matter resolved and it getting late, Chen Guotao, who was also busy the next day, got up, put on his training uniform, and prepared to return to his dormitory.

He had warmed up after exercising and hadn't felt cold, but now, with the early spring breeze blowing, he felt a chill.

If you don't want to catch a cold, it's better to wear clothes.

"Ouch!"

Everything was fine a moment ago, but as soon as Chen Guotao stood up, he clutched his waist and sat down on the ground.

"Platoon leader, what's wrong?"

Chang Ning knew it might be an flare-up of ankylosing spondylitis. He only knew that the disease would eventually prevent him from standing up and he would have to use a wheelchair.

Seeing Chen Guotao sitting on the ground, groaning in pain and freezing cold, Chang Ning quickly went over to help him up.

"It's nothing, just an old problem."

"Platoon leader, you should go to the hospital to get checked out. You don't look like you have a minor illness."

Chang Ning's persuasion backfired. Chen Guotao, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, flung Chang Ning aside to prove that he was really alright.

As a result, he fell down after only a few steps without Changning's support.

"It's gotten that serious."

Chang Ning was surprised to find that Chen Guotao's condition had become so serious at this point; it seemed that he needed to receive treatment as soon as possible.

"Platoon leader, I think you'd better go to the hospital for treatment."

"I'm perfectly fine, it's just a herniated disc."

It must have been tough for Chen Guotao to pretend to be relaxed when he was clearly in pain and his face was covered in sweat.

Becoming a special forces soldier has been his dream since childhood. He has been preparing for this dream for more than ten years. With the selection and training for the Wolf Fang Special Forces about to begin, he will not allow himself to fall at this critical moment.

"A herniated disc needs treatment; delaying it can turn a minor ailment into a major one!"

"Chang Ning, don't worry about my affairs."

She was about to refuse without thinking, but when Chen Guotao met Chang Ning's gaze, Chang Ning softened.

The fact that a hardened soldier could look at him with such pleading eyes shows just how important becoming a special forces soldier was to Chen Guotao.

"Okay, let's go back to the dorm first."

Unfortunately, Chang Ning was more rational than intuitive, and he decided to appease Chen Guotao first. Since his own words were ineffective, he figured he should at least listen to Miao Lian's advice.

Perhaps Chen Guotao thought Chang Ning was meddling, while Chang Ning only felt that Chen Guotao was too selfish, only considering his own feelings.

Why doesn't he consider the huge blow it would be to his parents if he could never stand up again?

After helping Chen Guotao back to the cadre dormitory, Chang Ning returned to the mess hall. On the way, he ran into Xiwa again. If it weren't for their close relationship, Chang Ning could have gotten a disciplinary action just for wandering around late at night without sleeping.

The next morning, Chen Guotao found Chang Ning kneading dough in the mess hall. Today, the mess hall was making egg noodles.

"Squad Leader Ma, Company Commander Miao asked me to take Chang Ning away."

Chen Guotao said something to Squad Leader Ma, then waved to Chang Ning, signaling him to follow him.

"Take it away."

Old Ma knew from the beginning that the cooking squad couldn't keep Chang Ning, this exceptionally talented guy.

The mess hall pool is too shallow, and the environment here is not suitable for Chang Ning. He should roam in a wider world.

"Changning, come back and visit whenever you have time. Also, tell me if you want to learn any dishes in the future."

Upon hearing that Chang Ning was leaving, Wang Xiaomao quickly put down his work and hurried forward.

Chang Ning has an exceptional talent for cooking. He can almost perfectly imitate what I make after watching me cook it once. Where can you find such a good disciple?

Wang Zimao had planned to teach Chang Ning his skills in a few days, but suddenly she was leaving. Life is truly unpredictable, like a large intestine enclosing a small intestine.

Saying goodbye to his comrades in the mess hall, Chang Ning carried his luggage without saying a word the whole way. If Chen Guotao hadn't noticed that there wasn't a trace of sadness on the guy's face, he would have thought that Chang Ning was reluctant to part with his comrades.

Aren't you wondering where I'm taking you?

Perhaps unaccustomed to this strange atmosphere, Chen Guotao started the conversation.

"What's so strange about it? Anyway, I'm not going to any unit other than the Night Tiger Reconnaissance Company, and Miao Lian isn't the kind of person who would do a losing deal."

"Since I'm still in the Night Tiger Reconnaissance Company, I'm pretty familiar with the area, so it doesn't matter where I go."

After speaking, Chang Ning fell silent again. Coupled with her thoughts on Chen Guotao, she wasn't inclined to talk much.

Chen Guotao: "Kid, you've killed the conversation."

Chang Ning: "Oh."

Fortunately, the journey was short. After leaving Chang Ning with Lao Pao, Chen Guotao left without looking back. The atmosphere along the way was too oppressive, making him feel uncomfortable all over. He had no idea what that kid Chang Ning was thinking.

"Hello, monitor!"

Chang Ning saluted Lao Pao. He had no grudge against Lao Pao. Although he had been put in solitary confinement by Lao Pao, he had also beaten Lao Pao's eye black.

"Let me introduce you. This is Chang Ning. She was just transferred from the mess hall."

After Lao Pao finished speaking, Chang Ning saw that his future comrades-in-arms had different expressions. Apart from Xiwa, who was overjoyed to see Chang Ning, the others were either full of doubt or unfriendly.

The cooking squad is generally perceived as a place for retirement; what skills could people from such a place possibly possess?
The veteran's class had just been recognized as an outstanding class this month, and the soldiers certainly didn't want a bad apple to spoil the whole bunch.

"A new comrade has joined us, let's all cheer!"

The applause was sparse, and the soldiers showed no sign of welcome on their faces.

"Chang Ning, look, nobody's welcoming you."

The old man started stirring things up from the sidelines, with a mocking expression on his face.

"Class monitor, can you give me some advice?"

Knowing what the old man was up to, Chang Ning decided to play along. To quickly integrate into the military, one had to demonstrate abilities that earned respect.

"Simple, everything is based on strength. If you defeat these arrogant guys, everyone will respect you."

The veteran had made his point clear, and Chang Ning wasn't intimidated.

"Alright, everyone, what's our agreement? Let's draw up a line."

When the people present heard the newcomer's arrogant words, they realized that no one was stupid; arrogant people usually have something to rely on.

"Are you all mute? You always brag that you're invincible, why are you all silent now? I knew you were a bunch of cowards!"

They've come to our doorstep to provoke us, and not a single person dares to fight back!

These veterans are too cunning; they won't stand up for themselves unless you take drastic measures to provoke them.

The veteran knew what his comrades in the platoon were like; apart from Xiwa, none of them were easy to deal with.

"It seems none of you are up to the task."

Chang Ning needs to cooperate with the veterans; not integrating into the group will not benefit him at this stage, so he must take the initiative.

"Kid, you're too arrogant. You'll suffer for it."

Someone in the queue automatically stepped out and stared straight at Chang Ning.

How can a man say no?

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