Who taught you to be a recruit like this?

"Busy now?"

"Unlike you, a complete idler who can run around everywhere."

Combined Arms Brigade 33, Operations and Training Section.

Ge Zhiyong was at his desk, writing and drawing.

Seeing Guo Haitao come in with a smile and greet him in a slightly teasing tone, he immediately rolled his eyes.

"I didn't just wander off; I went to the new recruit training base today specifically because it's the day of the new recruit assessment."

"Oh my god, why didn't you tell me? I completely forgot!"

Ge Zhiyong slapped his forehead. He had been so busy lately; he thought it would be a couple of days later.

Guo Haitao waved his hand: "You're a very busy person, unlike me, who can wander around aimlessly. It's okay, I went for you, it's the same."

Ge Zhiyong asked, "So, how are the new recruits doing this year? Are there any promising talents?"

"Yes, quite a lot. The overall level of military skills is much higher than before."

"Hehe, that's good."

Ge Zhiyong asked, "How is Zhao Pengfei doing?"

Guo Haitao slapped his thigh: "I've been waiting for you to ask him! Zhao Pengfei has performed consistently, ranking first in all assessments, and is firmly in the position of this year's recruit king."

Ge Zhiyong smiled and said, "It seems that the recovery is really good. With a level of recovery, I believe the organization is aware of this and will definitely approve Zhao Pengfei's return to the team."

Unlike ordinary veterans who re-enlist, Zhao Pengfei rejoined the army after recovering from his injuries.

In theory, he needs to undergo rigorous organizational evaluation to ensure his reinstatement.

Unlike any other profession, soldiers need to undergo high-intensity training.

This is why many reconnaissance and special operations soldiers, even after recovering from injuries, find it difficult to remain in the military.

At first, everyone thought that Zhao Pengfei's injuries were so severe, especially since they affected his brain, that even after rehabilitation training, he would have difficulty adapting to the pace of basic training.

But to his utter surprise, the shadows of the past seemed to have left no trace on him, passing by so easily.

Guo Haitao exclaimed, "It's like a light boat has already passed ten thousand mountains! Who would have thought that at this time last year, he was lying unconscious in a hospital bed, looking like a withered corpse."

Ge Zhiyong also sighed: "Times have changed; the past is behind us. Next is the formal conferment of ranks, and I will return to the big family of the army."

"By the way, what about Old Zhao's rank? Will he start as a private, or will he be reinstated to his previous rank?"

"Oh, I really don't know about that, but I'm guessing it'll probably be reinstated to the old captain rank?"

Guo Haitao's conjecture is not without reason, given his abilities and combat experience.

Restoring past military ranks is also to minimize the waste of talent.

After all, it wouldn't be right to make Zhao Pengfei, at his age, go through the training camp again and take the military academy entrance exam again, would it?

"So, the ranks will be awarded tomorrow?"

"Have you contacted Qin Feng?"

"Hey, that's why I came to find you. I can't get in touch with him."

"could not be reached?"

"Yes, I called him last week but couldn't reach him; I called him again before I came, but still couldn't reach him. I don't know what he's busy with."

Ge Zhiyong leaned back in his chair, his brows furrowed slightly, and said, "Qin Feng is a very busy man, and this isn't the first time we've lost contact with him. How about this, I'll send him a message in a bit to remind him."

"It's not appropriate for anyone to bestow Zhao Pengfei's military rank; it has to be Qin Feng."

"Yeah, that's what I think too. He hasn't been to basic training even once in over three months. Isn't he just waiting for the last day?"

"I'll text him now, he should remember it better than we do!"

......

Before we knew it, it was the next day.

The training base was bustling with activity.

On the playground, people arrived early to set up banners, colorful flags, and cannons.

The new recruits, who had served for three months, finally got a brief respite and could sleep in until they naturally woke up in the morning.

But once their biological clock is set, even if new recruits are given time to sleep in, they won't be able to fall asleep.

On the last day at the new recruit training base, there was no 3-kilometer run. After everyone had breakfast, they were instructed to return to their dormitories to pack their belongings and wait for further instructions.

"Wow, time flies!" A soldier, while packing his things, pulled out the big red flower he had earned for enlisting in the army from his bag and said with deep emotion.

"I didn't expect that more than three months would pass by in the blink of an eye. I still feel like I just enlisted yesterday."

"Yeah, the first few days after enlisting are the hardest, then it's like fast-forwarding?"

"What kind of unit do you think we'll be assigned to?"

"I want to join the reconnaissance company, but I don't know if I'll have the opportunity."

"What's a reconnaissance company? I want to join the Thunder Leopard. If I could go directly into the Thunder Leopard youth training base and become a special forces soldier, that would be the coolest!"

"I'm not as capable as you guys. All I want is a comfortable, stable place with air conditioning in the summer and heating in the winter. Preferably a staff unit or a government office, hehe..."

In the dormitory, the new recruits chatted about their hopes for life after joining their units.

At this moment, someone turned their gaze to the deputy squad leader, Zhao Pengfei, and asked.

"Old Zhao, aren't you a retired soldier? Will you be assigned to your old unit after you're reassigned?"

"Maybe?"

Zhao Pengfei is more composed than the others.

Because he himself had gone through these processes.

After that, I trained new recruits and went through the same experience many times, so I guess I got used to it.

The squad leader approached with a grin and asked, "Old Zhao, I heard you're a soldier in the 33rd Combined Arms Brigade. Is your brigade still recruiting? Actually, I think I could go with you."

The new recruits have always followed the squad leader; there has never been a squad leader who wanted to follow a new recruit.

In fact, not only the squad leader, but even the platoon leader came over to greet Zhao Pengfei.

Hopefully, I can be transferred to the 33rd Combined Arms Brigade.

The reason is simple: this is a top-tier team with better prospects for development.

However, Zhao Pengfei shook his head and declined. He was still a new recruit who had not yet been awarded a rank, so how could he have such an ability?

Moreover, the combined arms brigade has its own standards for recruiting, which are not something he can decide.

Even after returning to the combined arms brigade, Zhao Pengfei will have to readjust to his new identity and position.

The original special operations company commander was Li Jiasheng. Although he was replacing the injured Zhao Pengfei, he did an excellent job.

Therefore, even Zhao Pengfei himself didn't know what position his superiors would assign him next.

Beep, beep beep—

Just then, a whistle sounded downstairs, signaling the assembly.

The new recruits immediately dropped what they were doing and rushed downstairs to assemble.

At the front of the formation, the company commander shouted, "Next, everyone follow me to the parade ground to receive your commissioning ceremony!"

"Turn right, run!"

While Zhao Pengfei was filled with excitement, he was also slightly nervous.

He had heard that Qin Feng had been very busy with work lately and that he couldn't even reach him by phone.

I wonder if that brat will come over, or if he's forgotten something in his busy schedule?