I listened to my sister's words today.

Li Chen said this in a decisive tone, his tone revealing an unquestionable decisiveness.

The team members finally chose to obey his command, quickly dispersed and acted according to his plan.

At the same time, the "enemy" unmanned combat units had entered the area and began to fire intensively, causing the several groups of players who were originally lagging behind to fight hard.

However, Li Chen's team successfully avoided most of the firepower with a clever route and quietly approached the target resource point.

Their actions were fully recorded by the command center's monitoring system. Old Man Yun narrowed his eyes slightly and revealed a satisfied smile.

"This young man is good. He has courage and brains." He murmured to himself.

The competition gradually entered a white-hot stage, and the players' physical and mental strength were pushed to the limit.

In the second phase of team collaboration tasks, Li Chen's team once again demonstrated strong adaptability.

He not only accurately judged the battlefield situation, but also took the initiative to take risks at critical moments to cover his teammates in completing the mission objectives.

However, just as the game was nearing its end, the broadcast suddenly announced a random event of the highest level: all players must evacuate to the designated safe area within three minutes, otherwise they will be considered "killed".

Li Chen calmly issued an order in the shortest possible time: "Don't panic! Maintain your formation and retreat along the original route. I'll cover your rear!"

"But Lieutenant, you might..."

"Stop talking nonsense and follow orders!" His voice was loud and clear, and no room for rebuttal was allowed.

After the competition, the final results of each group began to scroll on the screen in the command center.

Although the ranking is not high, all tasks have been completed.

Old Master Yun nodded with satisfaction and said to Zhang Jun beside him, "I'm not disappointed."

"Go, call this Li Chen over here. I want to meet him in person."

Zhang Jun responded and left, quickly disappearing outside the command center's door.

After a while, the door was pushed open and Li Chen walked in with steady steps.

Every step his military boots took seemed to carry the heaviness of the battlefield and the warmth of the mission he had just experienced.

He stopped and gave Old Man Yun a standard military salute: "Report!"

Old Master Yun nodded slightly, sizing up the young man in front of him with sharp eyes.

"Sit down," Mr. Yun pointed to the chair next to him, "Don't be shy."

Li Chen hesitated for a moment and replied softly, "Yes!" Then he sat down, his back still straight.

Mr. Yun didn't say anything. Instead, he picked up the folder at hand and flipped through a few pages.

For a moment, the only sound in the air was the rustling of papers, and this brief silence made people feel a little breathless.

Zhang Jun stood aside, expressionless, but his hands clenched involuntarily.

"Li Chen, I have read the complete record of your mission," Old Man Yun finally spoke, his voice low and slow, every word carrying weight.

"You were the first commander among all the contestants who was able to quickly adjust strategy and effectively command in an emergency. Tell me, why did you choose to stay behind?"

Li Chen raised his head, his eyes clear but firm: "The situation was urgent at the time, and the enemy's harassment disrupted the formation."

If we all retreat in a hurry, the team will only be pursued and dispersed, resulting in greater losses."

"As the commander, I have the responsibility to ensure the safety of my team, so covering the rear is the most effective option."

Old Master Yun narrowed his eyes slightly, but a barely perceptible smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"Well, that's quite courageous."

"But have you ever considered that if you fail to cover the rear, the entire team might lose its core leader?"

"I've thought about it," Li Chen answered frankly.

"But that's my duty."

"If sacrificing me can ensure the entire team completes the mission, I think it's worth it."

As soon as these words came out, Zhang Jun's expression changed slightly, and Old Man Yun put away his smile, with a complicated expression on his face.

His gaze fell on Li Chen again, as if he wanted to see something from this young man.

After a long pause, he finally sighed, "Young man, courage is a good thing, but you must also understand that a commander is not just about commanding the battle, he is also the soul of the team."

"Your life and death depends not only on your personal sacrifice, but also on the morale and confidence of the entire team."

Li Chen was stunned when he heard this. After thinking for a moment, he nodded solemnly: "Commander, the lesson is correct. I will remember it."

Old Master Yun smiled with satisfaction, closed the folder in his hand, and softened his tone: "Young man, I admire your courage and decisiveness."

“Although your ranking for this mission is not high, what matters to me is not the score, but the potential you have demonstrated.

"Next, do a good job."

After saying that, he waved his hand, signaling Zhang Jun to take his men away.

After leaving the command center, Zhang Jun patted Li Chen on the shoulder and chuckled softly, "General Yun has high hopes for you. This is a great thing. However, the next training may not be so easy."

"Prepare yourself mentally."

Li Chen smiled slightly, with a hint of determination in his eyes: "No problem, I will do my best."

The old man sat in deep thought for a long time, then reached out and unzipped his briefcase.

A slightly calloused hand pulled a dark grey folder from the bag.

The cover of the folder had been worn down to a slight luster by the years. He opened the file and skillfully pulled out a pen from the pen slot inside.

The tip of the pen hung in the air, hesitating for a moment, and finally wrote the name as smoothly as water bursting a dam - "Li Chen".

When you're done, re-buckle the folder, put it back in your briefcase, and close the zipper.

His eyes quickly locked onto a figure in the crowd - Zhang Jun.

Walk towards Zhang Jun.

"Not bad." His tone was a little relieved.

"I like this soldier."

He paused, frowned slightly, and lowered his voice a few degrees.

"It's a bit impulsive, though."

"If this momentum is used well, it will be a driving force; if it is used poorly, it will be a hidden danger."

Zhang Jun heard the deep meaning in the old man's words and asked tentatively, "Commander, are you planning to..."

The old man did not answer directly.

“The talent is good, but the real challenge has just begun.”

“What’s needed is not just excellence, but also an understanding of responsibility and trade-offs.”

At this time, Li Chen was standing on the side of the training ground, holding a tactical helmet tightly in his hand, staring at the team not far away with a firm look.

Zhang Jun's words echoed in his ears: "General Yun has high hopes for you. This is a great thing."

"Li Chen!"

A familiar voice came from behind. He turned around and saw his teammate Gao Ming running towards him, panting, holding a document in his hand.

"Captain, this just came from the command center. It's for you."

Li Chen took the document, flipped it open quickly, and his eyes fell on the first line of words - "Special Operations.

Gao Ming came over to take a quick look and exclaimed, "Isn't this the legendary devilish training?"

"Li Chen, what a hornet's nest have you stirred up! I actually arranged you to be here!"

Li Chen didn't flinch at all. He took a deep breath, slowly closed the folder, and said calmly and firmly, "Either don't do it, or do it to the best of your ability."

"Now that the opportunity has come, I will never let it go."

Gao Ming was stunned for a moment, then he grinned: "Okay, Li Chen, you're quite tough! However, this road is not easy to walk on."

Li Chen looked at the training ground in the distance, his eyes as bright as a torch: "I know, but I will keep going until I find my own path."