Special Forces: I Can See the Experience Bar

Chapter 3 Golden Finger

Chang Ning felt dizzy the whole time, perhaps because of the time travel.

I fell asleep on the train not long afterward, with some unfamiliar memories surfacing intermittently in my mind.

All of these were left behind by the original owner of this body. Fortunately, through his memories, Chang Ning discovered that the past of the original owner of this body was not much different from his previous life.

The only difference is probably their age and the major they studied.

In his previous life, he was already in his twenties. He studied computer science in college and his technical skills were so-so that he could make a living in the internet industry.

In this life, I am quite remarkable. I graduated from Yenching University at the young age of eighteen. Based on my memories, this university is equivalent to Tsinghua and Peking University in my previous life.

'Living six or seven years longer is a bonus!'

When Chang Ning opened his eyes again, they had arrived at a recruit training camp.

Everywhere was filled with shouts for the new recruits to assemble, mixed with the accented curses of some hot-tempered veterans, creating a lively atmosphere.

"What are you standing there for, kid? Get together right now!"

Chang Ning didn't need to turn around to know from the voice that the person urging him was Lao Pao; he was now very familiar with Lao Pao's voice.

After the recruits assembled, the company commander ordered the squad leaders to assign recruits. Because Lao Pao came from the regiment's elite Night Tiger Reconnaissance Company, he was allowed to select recruits first.

Even if the other squad leaders felt uncomfortable, they had to suppress it, because their company was no match for the Night Tiger Reconnaissance Company. The military was a place where strength mattered.

Knowing the plot, Chang Ning nervously stared at Lao Pao's slowly moving figure in the ranks, praying in his heart that he would not be chosen by this freak. He knew how miserable it would be to be chosen by Lao Pao's squad.

While others rested, they trained; while others trained, they trained twice as hard. They weren't treated like new recruits at all!
Most Chinese men don't have a negative view of joining the military, and Chang Ning even wanted to be a soldier when he was young. Later, he became obsessed with reading novels, and without restraint, he read day and night, eventually developing nearsightedness. Since military service has strict requirements regarding physical health, he gave up the idea of ​​joining.

Chang Ning wanted to join the army, but he didn't want to be tortured, and he knew his own body well; his physical talent was average.

Without a cheat code, there's no chance of him getting into the reconnaissance company or the special forces. Since there's no hope for him, why would he go to the old gunman's squad? That squad is specifically for selecting promising talents.

Therefore, Chang Ning didn't want to be chosen by the veterans to suffer, as it would be a losing proposition. He thought it would be better to honestly serve as a soldier for two years, experience it, and then go home to continue his studies and take the postgraduate entrance exam.

Slowly, Lao Pao walked up to Chang Ning, saying nothing but staring at him as if Chang Ning were some rare treasure.

Chang Ning had never experienced being stared at so intently by a man before. She was immediately at a loss for what to do and began to tense up, silently praying that she wouldn't be chosen.

Seeing one of the culprits who had almost embarrassed him before now so nervous, the old man felt as refreshed as eating an ice-cold watermelon on a sweltering summer day.

He decided to recruit this kid into his class, because people with strong personalities usually have some extraordinary abilities.

"Don't be nervous, come on, smile."

As he spoke, the veteran first set an example for Chang Ning, revealing a stiff smile. To Chang Ning, that smile was so unsightly that he wouldn't have been able to bear looking at it if it weren't for the rule against moving around in the ranks.

The familiar routine unfolded before Chang Ning's eyes, but he felt no joy whatsoever. It meant that this damned old fox had taken a liking to him and wanted to drag him back to deal with him slowly.

"You little punk, I know all your tricks, I'm not smiling. Want to get me into your class? No way!"

Seeing that Chang Ning was not cooperating, the old man was not embarrassed. He put away his smile and said with a stern face: "Step forward and come with me."

Things took a turn for the better, catching Chang Ning off guard. He hadn't even laughed, so why was he still assigned to the old guard's class?

At this moment, Chang Ning suddenly remembered Yuan Hua receiving Qiu Ya's rejection call. With the heavy snow falling from the sky and that familiar background music, he realized that Yuan Hua's face had become his own.

Chang Ning was the last one chosen by Lao Pao. He absentmindedly followed Lao Pao to the training ground and listened to Lao Pao talk about his theory of blocking bullets and the theory of bears.

These are all part of the "baptism of fire" exercise, designed to break down the new recruits' arrogance and establish the squad leader's authority, laying a solid foundation for future leadership. Otherwise, if the new recruits don't listen to the squad leader, how can future training proceed?

As the plot unfolds, Chen Xiwa rashly opens his mouth to defend himself, which the veteran soldier seizes as an opportunity to establish the squad leader's authority. Under the veteran soldier's orders, the new recruits are forced to start running with him.

How can a new recruit's physical fitness compare to that of a veteran from a reconnaissance company?
At first, Chang Ning was able to keep up with the pace of Lao Pao and Xiao Zhuang, but by the third lap, Chang Ning felt that he couldn't keep up.

My lungs felt like they were on fire, and every breath I took had a metallic taste of blood in my nose. My legs felt as heavy as if they were filled with lead.

Gradually, Chang Ning fell to the back of the class. The old man at the front of the line and Xiao Zhuang were having a fierce competition, and Lao Pao had already lapped him twice.

'I feel so bad, I don't want to run anymore.'

If this weren't a recruit training camp, Chang Ning definitely wouldn't have run away; after all, no one would care about him. But not now. If he dared to stop, Lao Pao would definitely bring it up again.

To avoid becoming a target for the old gunmen, Chang Ning had no choice but to grit his teeth and persevere. Gradually, he found that his body seemed to be getting stronger. A cool sensation lingered in his lungs, his nasal cavity was filled with fresh air, and his legs felt lighter.

'What's going on? My body seems stronger.'

This change left Chang Ning speechless, unable to figure out why. He could only attribute this phenomenon to the effects of breaking through his physical limits.

"Ding, the host has broken through his own limit for the first time. The experience bar has started to activate."

10% 30%

Hearing the mysterious voice in his mind, Chang Ning was overjoyed. He had previously complained about not having a cheat system, and now it had arrived! Perhaps it was late, but it would never be absent!
Whether it was due to breaking through his limits or his special ability, Chang Ning suddenly seemed to shake off his fatigue and accelerated on the training field.

Chang Ning gradually caught up from behind, until he surpassed Chen Xiwa and became third in the class, when he was spotted by Miao Lian, who was looking for promising recruits in the distance.

"I need that soldier and his file."

Miao Lian put down his binoculars and pointed out Chang Ning and Xiao Zhuang running on the training field to Chen Guotao beside him.

Pushing his limits gave Chang Ning a surge of energy, while the others weren't so lucky, their stamina plummeting. With this shift in momentum, Chang Ning seized the opportunity to overtake Xiao Zhuang and Lao Pao at the last moment, claiming first place!

In the eyes of the new recruits, Chang Ning was the best because he could outrun the veterans. He also helped them get revenge. They had received a lot of special treatment from the senior sergeant since they were assigned to their platoons.

That evening, the new recruits, who had been fussed over all afternoon, were taken to the dormitory by the veterans, who then began teaching them how to tidy up their belongings. This was the kind of task Chang Ning could learn in a second; he had always been more hands-on than his peers since childhood.

After the lights-out bell rang, everyone was planning to introduce themselves and get to know each other better. But we were all so tired that we just relaxed in bed and fell asleep without even realizing it.

Listening to the chorus of snores echoing through the dormitory, Chang Ning was too excited to sleep. She had thought she was a blank-minded transmigrator, but who knew her cheat-like abilities would eventually come her way.

After loading the cheat system all afternoon, it was finally ready to go. There was no way Chang Ning could fall asleep. The system panel was predominantly olive green, with Chang Ning's ID photo displayed on the right. His almond-shaped eyes and perfectly proportioned, sword-like eyebrows gave him an overall imposing and heroic air.

Name: Chang Ning

"Age: 18 years old"

"Stamina: 100 / ??? (The average stamina for an adult male is 100)"

"Note: The level of this system is linked to the host's military rank. Please strive hard!"

The cheat code is an experience bar hidden in his mind. However, currently only the stamina section is active, for some unknown reason. Furthermore, Chang Ning discovered that the experience cap for his stamina is a long string of question marks. Does this mean his stamina has no limit?

Unfortunately, there's very little information about the cheat system, and he doesn't yet understand how the experience bar adds new items. However, the good news is that this cheat system doesn't force the host to take on tasks.

With this cheat code, he finally had the means to secure a place in the army. His previous laid-back attitude also changed; if there were a way, who would want to be a couch potato?
Filled with anticipation for his military career and longing for the special forces, Chang Ning drifted off to sleep.

(End of this chapter)