Special Forces: I Can See the Experience Bar

Chapter 19 in Progress

The next day, on the training field.

The reconnaissance soldiers are conducting multi-shooting training. Three new recruits from the Night Tiger Reconnaissance Company are helping the veterans load bullets.

Xiwa looked enviously at the veterans firing continuously: "Goodness, my hands are sore from pressing down! There must have been at least several thousand rounds!"

In fact, large-scale shooting training like this is rare; most of the time, each person is given ten to twenty bullets at most.

Hearing Xiwa's envious voice, Xiao Zhuang seemed indifferent: "A marksman is made by being fed bullets. Being a good shot is not about aiming, it's about feeling."

Feed it 10,000 bullets and even a dog can become a sharpshooter!
Every scout must be a sharpshooter.

Xiwa looked at him in surprise: "Being a company commander's clerk really changes things; your speech is becoming more and more sophisticated!"

Xiao Zhuang smiled sheepishly: "Miao Lian said it."

"You two, stop chatting and hurry up and load more bullets. The veterans are almost out of ammo. If you can't keep up with the pace, you'll be in trouble if Platoon Leader Chen takes you down."

Perhaps Xiwa genuinely wanted to express her feelings, while Xiaozhuang's motives for striking up the conversation weren't so pure.

He just wanted to take a break while talking; didn't you see he slowed down his bullet loading speed?

Chang Ning didn't feel anything special about the shooting training; his main focus now was maintaining his feel for the game, given his skill level.

Besides, the purpose of shooting training is to improve the accuracy of the soldiers. Chang Ning's marksmanship is so good that everyone in the company, from Captain Miao down to the private, has to give him a thumbs up and say he's amazing!
Said Cao Cao, Cao Cao.

Miao Lian strode over, and the three new recruits and the officers and soldiers waiting to practice shooting immediately stood up when they saw him.

Chen Pai blew his whistle to signal everyone to assemble and cease fire.

He ran up to Miao Lian and saluted: "Report! The entire company is conducting shooting training. Please give instructions, Company Commander! Duty Officer, First Platoon Leader!"

Miao Lian returned the greeting: "Please take a moment to rest."

Then Miao Lian looked at the new recruits beside him: "Did the three of you fight?"

Chang Ning stood at attention and answered loudly, "Report, no."

Upon seeing this, Chen Pai explained, "The head of the military region's intelligence department is coming to inspect tomorrow, so it's best if the new recruits don't participate in the performance..."

Miao Lian waved his hand to interrupt Chen Pai, who was somewhat angry and felt that this was a charade.

"Aren't the new recruits from the reconnaissance company?"

Chen Pai was so intimidated by Miao Lian's imposing manner that he dared not speak.

Miao Lian glared at him: "I'm asking you a question, yes or no?"

The answer was obvious, and Chen Pai replied, "Yes!"

Miao Lian didn't dwell on Chen Pai's actions. He knew that the platoon leader was also thinking about the honor of the company, and his intentions were good.

"When the higher-ups come to inspect, they bring a bunch of old veterans. It's the same group every year; they're all seasoned veterans now!"
This rule needs to be changed this year. These three new recruits must be present for tomorrow's report!

The two privates became even more nervous after hearing this, but Chang Ning wasn't nervous at all. He had work to do, so he wasn't flustered.

Xiwa stammered, "Company...Company Commander, we..."

Miao Lian glared at him: "I don't want you to be the best, but you can't be the worst! You two should learn from Chang Ning in this regard. Look at him."

Everyone remember this: fighting a war depends on the entire company of soldiers risking their lives, not on a few military elites!

Therefore, every soldier in the Night Tiger Company must be the best reconnaissance soldier!
Anyone who isn't the best doesn't deserve to serve in my Night Tiger Company!

The three privates roared in unison, "Yes, sir!"

When Miao Lian suddenly praised him, Chang Ning was completely unprepared. He was simply not nervous, nothing special; it was all thanks to the contrast with his peers.

The next morning, a banner was hung at the training ground that read, "Welcome the leaders of the Military Region Intelligence Department to visit and provide guidance."

All the officers and soldiers were in high spirits, their faces covered in camouflage paint. Miao Lian, wearing a brand-new camouflage uniform, stood at the front of the formation.

Three SUVs sped up, and the leaders got out, looking travel-worn.

The door of the last vehicle opened, and a black military boot stepped out, followed by a strong body in special forces camouflage, then a black beret and the Wolf Fang Special Forces patch, with a 20-cent (Army Major) badge slung over his shoulder—the Wolf Fang Special Forces Brigade Senior Captain stepped out of the vehicle.

The high school team looked at Miao Lianxiao.

Miao Lian laughed along, "Old Gao, you've come all this way to inspect my place today?"

"Pshaw, what kind of inspection am I supposed to do? I'm just freeloading off Minister Zhao!"

"With your daily food allowance of 22 yuan, everyone is fed to a very high standard. Why would you come here to freeload? I offer 9.7 yuan, and you can have as many steamed buns as you want!"

After exchanging pleasantries for a while, the two laughed and shook hands. Minister Zhao, seeing that they had finished their conversation, said, "We can begin."

Miao Lian waved his hand and ordered, "Begin!"

Chen Pai stood at attention: "Yes, sir! Reconnaissance soldiers, prepare to fire!"

Upon seeing the three new recruits step forward, Minister Zhao was taken aback: "Why are they all privates? Is your company, Old Miao, short of personnel?"

Miao Lian smiled and said, "Private is also a soldier of my Night Tiger Company. Since the minister wants to know about the reconnaissance company, the private's account is the most truthful."

Minister Zhao nodded: "Alright, this is quite something. This is my first time seeing a private's report. Let's begin."

Chen Pai shouted, "Fire!"

Upon receiving the order, the three recruits began practicing multi-skill shooting.

Several officers of rank and above stood outside the field, observing with binoculars. The high school team members also had binoculars and were watching very carefully.

Chang Ning performed the best, with the fastest speed, the most standard movements, and the most accurate marksmanship.

Even veteran scouts might not be able to achieve this level of skill.

Minister Zhao put down his binoculars and pointed at Chang Ning's figure: "Old Miao, is that soldier a new recruit?"

Miao Lian nodded proudly and said, "Yes, new recruits."

Chang Ning is his trump card; this time, he'll definitely make the Night Tiger Reconnaissance Company shine in front of their superiors.
"Is that guy in the back also a new recruit?"

"Yes, new recruits."

"You didn't just have a veteran change his rank to fool me, did you?"

Miao Lian feigned displeasure and said, "Don't you know who I am, my old leader? Why would I need to bother?"

Minister Zhao was skeptical. Chang Ning was the first to rush to the finish line, put away his gun, and stand still, followed by Xiao Zhuang and Xiwa.

Minister Zhao was very interested in the three new recruits and said to Miao Lian, "Have them run over here."

Chen gave the order, and two new recruits ran over and stood in front of the officers.

Minister Zhao said to the recruit with the best grades, "Take off your hat."

Chang Ning did as instructed, removing his helmet to reveal his somewhat youthful face, which was covered in camouflage paint.

"how old are you?"

"Report! Nineteen years old!"

Minister Zhao nodded and exclaimed, "The younger generation is truly formidable!"

Unfortunately, Minister Zhao didn't say, "You are the youngest rapid-fire sharpshooter I've ever seen."

Chang Ning thought it was probably because the youngest one was right next to him, and his brilliance was being overshadowed.

A cold smile appeared on Gao Zhong's lips. He admitted that Chang Ning's skills were indeed remarkable, but in his opinion, they were nothing special.

"Thank you, sir," Chang Ning replied loudly.

Miao Lian said from the side, "He was a college student before he joined the army; he graduated from Yenching University."

Minister Zhao was surprised when he heard that Chang Ning was a college student, and a graduate of Yenching University: "Oh? Good, young people should wear military uniforms to protect the country. You should set a good example."

But you can't hit the class monitor anymore.

Minister Zhao jokingly remarked to Chang Ning, clearly not caring about the matter.

Even though the leader didn't seem to care, Miao Lian couldn't pretend it hadn't happened. If his reputation was ruined, things would be difficult for Changning in the future. So he quickly explained the whole story to the leader, who simply smiled and let it go.

"Keep up the good work, I'll keep watching you!"

Chang Ning saluted: "Thank you, sir!"

Minister Zhao nodded, smiled, and casually asked Captain Gao, "Captain Gao, what do you think of this soldier joining your special forces unit?"

"Report!
Special forces have a rigorous selection process, and this is an order you personally signed three years ago!

Now that the rule of law in the military is emphasized, I believe the leaders will not break the rules they themselves have set!
You once said that the special forces are the elite troops, troops that survive in war, and cannot be filled with backdoor recruits or those with connections!

Old Gao with a dog head said in a serious tone, "Don't be fooled by Chang Ning's skills, rules are rules!"

(End of this chapter)