Special Forces: At the beginning, An Ran pulled him to get his certificate.

Chen Jun's eyes were sharp and keen, taking in the entire training ground.

Hearing Lao Fan's expectant question, he nodded slightly, a faint look of approval on his face, and said, "Overall, not bad. It's clear that you've learned a lot of useful things from Zhan Ge."

Instantly, Old Fan's weathered face broke into a wide grin, his smile as radiant as a chrysanthemum in full bloom, each wrinkle a petal in full bloom, overflowing with irrepressible joy.

"The fifth type of training method used by Chief Instructor Zhan Ge is truly amazing when it comes to developing the limits of the human body. It's scientific and efficient! Let me tell you, boss, when I was raising pigs, I suddenly had a brilliant idea and applied this method to them. And you know what? It really worked! Those pigs grew so strong and healthy, and they even grunted with more energy than before!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Jun couldn't help but roll his eyes, secretly chuckling to himself. This old Fan had truly gone to extremes, actually using the methods for training soldiers on pigs.

However, recalling Lao Fan's wholehearted dedication to training during this period, his perseverance is still commendable.

"Boss, if this training method works, I'm sure I can train batch after batch of elite team members for you! Each of them can become a sharp blade on the battlefield, making the enemy tremble with fear!" Old Fan looked at Chen Jun with anticipation, his eyes filled with eagerness for recognition, just like a child in kindergarten eagerly waiting for praise from the teacher.

If he had a tail right now, it would probably be wagging happily like a rattle.

Seeing his expression, Chen Jun chuckled inwardly, knowing perfectly well what Old Fan was thinking.

Putting everything else aside, aside from his inherently comical and unpredictable nature that often leads to trouble, Fan Tianlei is indeed a qualified soldier.

Otherwise, given Chen Jun's high standards and strict requirements for talent, he wouldn't have brought him to the Strategic Bureau.

If this guy's greatest strength can be fully utilized, he will definitely be a very capable talent in the military field. At least in terms of training, his performance has always been remarkable and his results have been significant.

"I have the authority now, I'll apply for it for you right away, come with me!" Chen Jun said, then turned and walked towards the office.

"Yes, boss!" Old Fan was so excited he almost jumped up, his voice trembling slightly with excitement. He immediately shouted orders for the soldiers to continue training, and then, like a loyal guard, he followed closely behind Chen Jun, walking quickly towards the office.

The soldiers training behind him couldn't help but whisper among themselves as they watched Instructor Fan's excited and carefree demeanor.

"Why is Instructor Fan so excited? He's usually very strict with us, often scolding us for being worse than pigs in the base," a soldier muttered, wiping the sweat from his brow.

"Yes, he's worn me out. Today was the first time I saw him in front of the commander, and he was like a completely different person. He was laughing so exaggeratedly just now, like some kind of plant!"

"What kind?"

"Old chrysanthemums in full bloom."

Upon hearing this, the surrounding soldiers burst into laughter. From their laughter, it was clear that they had been thoroughly exhausted by Lao Fan's high-intensity training recently. They were all so tired that their backs ached and they could hardly straighten up. They all hoped that Lao Fan could stay far away so that they could catch their breath and relax their tense nerves.

……

Inside the office.

Chen Jun had just settled into his large office chair when Lao Fan, like a shadow, followed him in without missing a step. His eyes were filled with anticipation and tension; something momentous was about to happen here that would determine his fate.

After sitting down in his office chair, Chen Jun made no unnecessary movements or greet Lao Fan. He simply reached for his personal phone and quickly dialed a number. A familiar and cheerful voice came from the other end of the line shortly after, a voice carrying the composure and open-mindedness that comes with age.

"What brings you to call me? I heard you've been promoted to Second-Class General. From now on, we're on equal footing!" Commander Ye's voice came through the phone receiver, tinged with a hint of teasing and satisfaction.

“No, Commander Ye, you will always be my superior, and I will always be your soldier. In my heart, your teachings and guidance are the eternal guiding light on my path forward.” Chen Jun’s tone was sincere and firm, and his eyes revealed his deep respect for Commander Ye.

Commander Ye laughed heartily on the other end of the phone, his laughter filled with admiration for Chen Jun: "Chen Jun, you're a good person in every way, except you're too modest. With your ability and talent, you'll reach the position of Commander Long sooner or later, you don't need to be so polite. But, what brings you to me at this time?"

"Here's the thing, Commander Ye. As I mentioned before, after the establishment of the Security Strategy Bureau, one of my subordinates was promoted to major general. Now, the Security Bureau has been successfully established, and all its work is on track. This Comrade Fan Tianlei has performed quite well at work recently. He is conscientious, responsible, and hardworking. After careful consideration, I want to formally promote him to the rank of general. What do you think?"

Inside the room, upon hearing Chen Jun's application, Old Fan, who had been listening intently, instantly became energized, as if every cell in his body had been ignited. His eyes widened, gleaming with excitement and nervousness, his face flushed with excitement, and even his breathing became rapid.

At this moment, he was so nervous that his palms were constantly sweating. He had never felt this level of tension, not even when he was on the battlefield facing a hail of bullets and carrying out actual combat missions.

In fact, the joy and excitement she felt on her wedding night were even greater now.

After all, from the moment he stepped into the military, he had dreamed of becoming a general. He never expected that after a long period of time, including the seemingly hopeless days of raising pigs, he would be able to have such a long-awaited opportunity.

Ignoring Lao Fan's somewhat agitated state, Chen Jun continued speaking earnestly into the phone: "Currently, Comrade Fan Tianlei is responsible for the two crucial tasks of training and logistics management within the Security Strategy Bureau. His current rank is indeed somewhat mismatched with the Bureau's important position. The Security Strategy Bureau bears the heavy responsibility of safeguarding national strategic security and requires a commensurate personnel allocation and leadership structure. Lao Fan has rich experience and unique methods in training, and his enthusiasm and dedication to his work are evident to all. Therefore, I believe that promoting him to Major General is a recognition of his work and also a necessity for the development of the Security Strategy Bureau."

At that moment, Commander Ye interrupted Chen Jun, his voice tinged with amusement and teasing: "You're now on par with me, holding the highest power in the country. You need to report to me for a promotion to major general? Are you being polite to me, or are you not confident in your own power?"

"This is... just following procedure, Commander Ye. Although I now have the corresponding authority, for such an important matter, I still want to hear your opinion first. After all, you are more experienced and consider issues more thoroughly than I am," Chen Jun explained with a smile.

"Haha, alright, kid. I'll apply for it for you, there's definitely no problem. I guarantee Commander Long will approve it, and the order will come down soon. Don't worry!"

"Thank you, sir. Your support and trust are of utmost importance to me. Once the Strategic Bureau has stabilized, I will definitely visit the military region to invite you to dinner and properly thank you for your continued care."

"Absolutely! You're a second-tier big shot now, so Elder Dai and I have to really rip you off. We'll find a hotel for you; you can bring your own drinks. We'll drink until we drop. I've heard your alcohol tolerance has improved quite a bit, so let's have a little sparring!" Elder Ye and Elder Dai, as two core figures of the hawkish and dove factions in the Yan Kingdom's army, were both incredibly heavy drinkers, their capacity seemingly bottomless, practically invincible.

After the agreement was made, Chen Jun put down the phone, turned to look at Lao Fan, and said gently with a smile, "No problem. Once the appointment letter comes through, you'll be a general. It won't be long. In the meantime, just focus on your work and continue to do a good job in training and logistics."

At that moment, Lao Fan's facial muscles twitched uncontrollably with excitement. He felt as if he were in a dream, everything so unreal. He pinched himself hard, wincing in pain, yet he couldn't help but burst into laughter. He desperately wanted to slap himself a few times to bring himself back to reality and confirm that this wasn't just a dream.

"If you want to smoke, then smoke. It's not good to keep your muscles tense like this." Chen Jun shook his head with a helpless smile, finding Lao Fan's exaggerated performance both funny and somewhat exasperating.

Snapped……

A crisp yet muffled slap echoed in the room.

"Boss, from now on you are my second parents. If it weren't for you, I would never have imagined that I would be where I am today. I can never repay your kindness, even if I were to work like a cow or a horse!" Old Fan was so excited that he was incoherent, and tears welled up in his eyes.

"I don't have a son as old as you, get lost..."

……

Three days later, the general's appointment letter that Lao Fan had been eagerly awaiting finally arrived. Along with it came a brand-new, crisp major general's uniform and gleaming gold rank insignia, symbolizing honor and responsibility.

Seeing the dazzling golden star, Old Fan was once again overwhelmed with excitement. His facial muscles contorted uncontrollably, and his mouth stretched wide, as if it were about to reach behind his ears. If you stood closer, you could almost see his lungs.

A straightforward and outspoken person like Lao Fan never hides his happiness when he's happy; he's more uninhibited than anyone else. He and He Zhijun get along very well, and He Zhijun really likes his personality.

Old Fan eagerly accepted the major general's uniform, holding it carefully in both hands as if it were the most precious treasure in the world. He immediately began changing into the uniform, his movements hurried yet slightly clumsy, muttering to himself as he did so, "Ah, this is the general's uniform! I, Old Fan, am finally wearing it! My life has been worthwhile!" After changing, he paced back and forth in Chen Jun's office, beaming with satisfaction, occasionally turning around a few times.

"Alright, you're already a general's man, and you still can't keep your composure. Don't embarrass me when we go out in the future."

Old Fan laughed nonchalantly, "Boss, this is different. This is the pinnacle of my life, and you brought it to me. How can I not show off a little and do justice to this hard-won opportunity? And let me tell you, this general's uniform is really cool. Wearing it, I feel like I've become ten years younger!"

"I lost my composure, I lost my composure, I'm sorry, I really lost my composure, haha..." Old Fan laughed and made fun of himself, but the excitement on his face did not diminish at all.

"Comrade Fan Tianlei, from this moment on, you are a general of Yan Kingdom. This is not only an honor, but also a heavy responsibility. I hope you can change your troublemaking nature and restrain your occasional eccentricities, so as to make greater contributions to the country. Now, I will change your shoulder insignia."

"Yes, sir! I will do my utmost to live up to your expectations and the country's trust in me. I will dedicate my life to the country from now on, and I will go through fire and water without hesitation!" Old Fan also put away his smile and stood at attention solemnly, his eyes revealing a firm determination.

Amidst a mixture of excitement and solemnity, Lao Fan watched as Chen Jun slowly rose and walked to him. Chen Jun's movements were steady and dignified as he gently picked up the shoulder insignia symbolizing a general's honor and carefully pinned it on Lao Fan. This was the first time Chen Jun had changed someone else's shoulder insignia; previously, it was always his superiors who changed his own, witnessing his promotions throughout his military career.

This special "first time" was given to Lao Fan by Chen Jun, which not only reflected his recognition of Lao Fan's work.

"Considering the special status and nature of the Strategic Bureau's work, the only difference is that your general's rank will not be publicly announced. This is for various reasons, and I hope you can understand." Chen Jun looked at Lao Fan, his gaze serious and earnest.

"I understand, of course I understand, boss. I couldn't be more satisfied. If it weren't for you guiding me and giving me opportunities, I'd still be raising pigs at the hacker base. Now that I'm a general, what more could I ask for? Don't worry, I'll keep my mouth shut and do my job well." Old Fan nodded hurriedly. At this moment, his heart was filled with gratitude for Chen Jun and for receiving the rank of general. He didn't care at all whether it was announced to the public.

Finally, Chen Jun stood up, patted him on the shoulder, and said earnestly, "Work hard, General Fan. The future of the Strategic Bureau and the country's strategic security rest on outstanding soldiers like you."

"I... Holy crap... This way of addressing someone is so incredibly immersive!" Old Fan gave Chen Jun a perfect military salute, and then, like a young man on steroids, rushed out to work with passion and energy.

After Lao Fan left in a hurry, Chen Jun slowly sat down, his eyes gradually becoming deep and determined. He gently took out his notebook, turned to a new page, and began to write the plan seriously.

Three days have passed; the anti-Yan Kingdom alliance must have completed all the discussions and signed the relevant agreements.