Chapter 121: Chapter 122: Sniper Competition And Combat Training
“No problem on my end, but you need to say hello to Gao Zhong Dui.”
The Combat Instructor said. He was only responsible for teaching the rookies combat; other matters were not under his purview.
“Got it. I’ll talk to Wild Wolf. I’ll take him first.”
Assassin waved to Chang Ning, signaling him to come over and go with him.
As Wolf Fang’s number one sniper, everyone was willing to give Assassin face.
In small-unit operations, having a sniper provide cover would ensure some protection for both the mission’s success rate and the squad members’ lives.
If the squad had a top sniper like Assassin, he could completely turn the tide of battle in specific environments.
With such strength, no one in Wolf Fang would refuse to give Assassin face.
“Assassin, why are you looking for me?”
Chang Ning was drenched, his clothes clinging to his body, making him extremely uncomfortable.
“There’s a mission I want you to come with me on. Vulture will be going too.”
Assassin explained his purpose to Chang Ning without asking if Chang Ning was willing to go.
In his impression, no newcomer would refuse to participate in actual combat. He thought Chang Ning was also very willing.
In fact, when Chang Ning heard that Assassin wanted him to go on the mission together, he was naturally very willing inside.
Chang Ning said, “Assassin, just like the Combat Instructor said, this needs to be reported to Wild Wolf. I’m under Wild Wolf’s command now.”
“Got it. None of the necessary processes will be skipped.
Otherwise, I really couldn’t take you out. Besides, what’s the rush? I’m taking you to find Gao Zhong Dui right now.”
Assassin was, after all, a veteran soldier in Wolf Fang, so he naturally knew the unit’s rules and regulations well.
When he took Chang Ning away, he never thought Gao Zhong Dui would refuse him.
No matter what, they were comrades who had once fought side by side. Assassin felt that Gao Zhong Dui would give him this bit of face.
Good grief, so Assassin hadn’t talked to Gao Zhong Dui yet.
Chang Ning had thought Assassin had already communicated with Gao Zhong Dui before coming to pick him up.
Assassin brought Chang Ning to the entrance of Gao Zhong Dui’s office and reported, waiting for Gao Zhong Dui to call them in.
Friendship was friendship, but in the unit, Gao Zhong Dui’s military rank was higher than Assassin and Chang Ning’s. He was their leader, so the two of them had to stand properly at the entrance and report.
“Come in.”
In the office, Gao Zhong Dui put the document into the folder, then placed the folder on his right side.
Seeing that it was Assassin and Chang Ning who entered, Gao Zhong Dui was momentarily stunned.
When did Chang Ning and Assassin get together? These two were totally unrelated.
“Assassin, why are you here?”
Recently, Gao Zhong Dui had been overwhelmed by Group B. He Da Dui knew about Xiao Gao’s situation, so many things weren’t communicated with Gao Zhong Dui. He just wanted Gao Zhong Dui to train Group B first.
After all, Group B would be Wolf Fang’s biggest trump card in the future. Its importance was self-evident.
Assassin said, “It’s nothing much. He Da Dui asked me to organize personnel to participate in the tri-service sniper competition. I want to add one person.”
At this point, Gao Zhong Dui immediately knew the purpose of Assassin bringing Chang Ning to him.
If Assassin wanted to take Chang Ning to the sniper competition, he had to say hello to him. That was the rule.
“Him?
It’s not that I’m looking down on Chang Ning. His shooting level is good, but Assassin, you know that becoming a sniper isn’t just about accurate marksmanship.
Ask him how many sniper-related skills he knows?
I don’t deny his future achievements, but right now Chang Ning is just a rookie.
You’re representing the face of our Southeast Military Region in this competition. I advise you to think it over carefully.”
Gao Da Zhuang didn’t want Assassin to make a hasty decision because of his personal relationship with Chang Ning. It wouldn’t be good for either of them.
Chang Ning stood behind Assassin and heard every word of Gao Zhong Dui’s evaluation of him. To be honest, he felt a slight bit of dissatisfaction in his heart.
He had been reading Old Ma the Squad Leader’s notes and memorized everything in them.
Chang Ning thought he was pretty good with the 85 sniper rifle too.
But rationally, Chang Ning knew Gao Zhong Dui was right. Rich theoretical knowledge didn’t mean his sniper level was top-notch.
Right now, he wasn’t even a match for Ostrich in sniping.
“I think we still need to give Chang Ning an opportunity. His marksmanship is good, and once he fills in the related sniper skills, it’ll be about right.
Chang Ning’s foundation is not bad.”
Assassin argued his case. He still wanted to give Chang Ning a chance.
This competition was for snipers from the army, navy, and air force. All the top snipers from the entire military would come. Opportunities to compete with so many experts were rare.
He had participated in this competition back in the day, with a very high ranking.
Moreover, Assassin felt that with Chang Ning’s talent, he could fully integrate the theoretical knowledge in his mind during the competition.
“Have you thought about how unfair this is to the other comrades?
I understand your high regard for Chang Ning’s talent, but we can’t ignore the other soldiers’ feelings.
There are only a few spots. Forcing Chang Ning in would definitely squeeze someone else out.
Chang Ning is only 19 this year. He has plenty of opportunities. But for the other soldiers, this might be their last chance to turn things around.”
In the army, the strong stay and the weak leave. So what makes one strong?
Under the influence of the domestic environment, opportunities for actual combat are pitifully few.
Large-scale competitions like military region exercises, red vs. blue confrontations, and the sniper competition are the stages for soldiers to showcase themselves.
Achieving good results on these “stages” can serve as significant references for evaluations, promotions to officer, and further training.
No one would willingly give up such opportunities to others.
“Moreover, in my plan, Chang Ning’s sniper training is scheduled later. He doesn’t have time to participate in the sniper competition right now.”
Gao Zhong Dui said.
He didn’t know if Chang Ning would have to carry out missions with Group B for a long time, but as long as there was any possibility, he had to raise the tacit understanding between Chang Ning and the Group B members.
Gao Da Zhuang didn’t want casualties due to insufficient team tacit understanding. They were all good prospects, and losing any would pain him.
So Gao Zhong Dui would rather hold Chang Ning back for a while than take risks.
Now both sides had their reasons. Chang Ning really wanted to go to the sniper competition to gain experience.
But Gao Zhong Dui was right too. His most important task now wasn’t the sniper competition, but filling in his combat shortcomings.
This way, whether mid-short range or long range, it would all be within Chang Ning’s attack range.
Having a longer reach wasn’t bad; it could cover more comrades.
“I didn’t consider that.”
At this point, Assassin looked back at Chang Ning with eyes full of apology. He thought it was a sure thing, but Gao Zhong Dui disagreed.
Chang Ning smiled back. Though he felt some regret about not participating in the sniper competition, he understood.
Next time, he would qualify for the competition based on his own sniping ability.
Came full of excitement, left disappointed.
Assassin hadn’t expected to fail here with Gao Zhong Dui. Anyone who knew about Chang Ning’s talent knew it.
Such a rough gem, with just a little polishing, would absolutely not disappoint.
Assassin was eager to develop Chang Ning’s sniping talent right away. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have rushed to see Gao Zhong Dui to let him go.
Actually, before this, Assassin had also approached He Da Dui, but the result wasn’t ideal, so he thought of directly taking Chang Ning from Gao Zhong Dui’s side.
By then, Chang Ning would already be at the sniper competition venue, and it would be too late to return.
In Assassin’s expectation, after the sniper competition, Chang Ning’s sniper technique would skyrocket, no problem entering their Sniper Company.
Then he would have reason to transfer Chang Ning from Gao Zhong Dui’s side to their Sniper Company.
But Assassin didn’t know about the Captain’s arrangement for Chang Ning. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have been so reckless.
It made sense though. Although Assassin was the military commander of the Sniper Company, he wasn’t in Wolf Fang’s leadership, so he naturally didn’t know the higher-ups’ attitude toward Chang Ning.
Wolf Fang’s leadership were all from He Da Dui’s generation. Assassin was at most part of the second-generation leadership, considered a reserve cadre.
Matters involving Wolf Fang’s core were usually known only to a handful of people, at most five.
“I thought this could make your strength skyrocket.”
Assassin’s smile was somewhat bitter. He was still too young; he hadn’t considered some things thoroughly.
“It’s fine. Gao Zhong Dui just said my sniper training plan is scheduled later anyway. It’s not like there isn’t any.”
Chang Ning was quite optimistic and didn’t complain about Gao Zhong Dui.
Moreover, he had no grounds to complain about Gao Zhong Dui. After all, Gao Zhong Dui was considering the big picture and hadn’t said he wouldn’t cultivate him.
He was still young, had the system, and the leaders valued him. Barring accidents, Chang Ning could see his future bright.
The problem was he was in the Special Forces World, which wasn’t safe. To achieve anything, Chang Ning didn’t think his current strength let him get arrogant.
“You go back. I’m leaving.”
Since he couldn’t take Chang Ning to their Sniper Company in the short term, Assassin didn’t want to waste time.
The sniper competition was about to start. He had to host his company guys fighting over spots; there was a pile of things.
‘What kind of person is this? Pleasant when needed, tossed aside when not. Can’t be too much like Assassin!’
Chang Ning strongly condemned Assassin’s irresponsible behavior in his heart.
But Chang Ning just thought about it in his mind. Assassin was busy too; he could understand.
“My strength is still too weak.”
Weakness is the original sin. If his strength were strong, Gao Zhong Dui wouldn’t have stopped him from this sniper competition.
Chang Ning didn’t resent Gao Zhong Dui. He now just wanted to double his efforts to be Wolf Fang’s King of Effort and grind down this group of elites!
Back at the Combat Training Ground, Group B members were pairing off in brutal fights. The combat training hadn’t ended.
“Report! Request to continue participating in training.”
The Combat Instructor saw Chang Ning’s signature smile—eight white teeth so bright it dazzled him.
He wouldn’t fall in the same place twice. With the lesson from last time, Chang Ning no longer believed the Combat Instructor was a honest simpleton.
No one in Wolf Fang was honest.
“No one extra now to practice combat with you. You’ll pair with me. No problem, right?”
“Report, Instructor, no problem.”
Under the schadenfreude gazes of Group B, Chang Ning gritted his teeth and paired with the instructor.
All seven had seen the Combat Instructor’s methods. He hit hard, right where it hurt.
“Good. I like tough guys like you. Much better than some softies.”
The Combat Instructor praising him as a tough guy made Chang Ning very happy. He would be happier without the dig at Group B.
After all, he had to live with Xiao Zhuang and them for a long time. Ruining relations wouldn’t do.
Though everyone’s relations were good and wouldn’t cause conflicts over small things, a thousand-mile dam crumbles from an ant hole.
Chang Ning was cautious and didn’t want to plant hidden dangers in their feelings over something small.
“No, no, I’m the same as everyone.
Everyone was even numbers perfectly. If one came out to single with the instructor, the other would be without a partner.”
How could the Combat Instructor let Chang Ning off easily? Before coming, Gao Zhong Dui had specifically instructed to take care of Chang Ning.
“But earlier, I asked these rookies. Not one was willing to step up.”
Group B: “…”
Chang Ning: “Uh…”
Chang Ning didn’t know how to respond this time.
“Alright, no more joking. Continue training. Chang Ning, you and me in a group.”
The Combat Instructor said.
A new round of beatings began. Previously, Xiao Zhuang and others could rotate with him, but now no one could. Chang Ning could only get knocked down repeatedly.
Face swollen, lip busted, eye socket bruised—miserable.
Of course, Chang Ning gained something too. While getting hit, the Combat Instructor carefully explained the timing and force techniques of his moves.
He made Chang Ning try to use them in their combat. If he couldn’t, Chang Ning would get hit in the same spot with the same move, making the already painful injury hurt more.
Under such pressure, if Chang Ning still couldn’t learn a move or two, the Combat Instructor would be out of ideas. This was already the dumbest method.
“Ding! You have a new experience bar generated!”
The long-missed system prompt rang in Chang Ning’s mind. He didn’t even know how long it had been since he last heard the system’s voice.
Hearing it suddenly made his eyes well up a bit.
“Chang Ning, you dare get distracted during combat? How many lives do you have!”
Seeing Chang Ning zone out, anger flashed in the Combat Instructor’s eyes. He kicked mercilessly at Chang Ning’s stomach.
By the time Chang Ning snapped back, he only felt pain in his stomach. His whole body was sent flying backward uncontrollably by the huge force.
“Splash,” Chang Ning was kicked into the mud pit.
“Can you tell me, rookie, why you got distracted?”
‘In trouble!’
Chang Ning saw the instructor getting angry and knew he was done for this time.
“Report! Because I understood the move you just taught me, I got happy in my heart and that’s why I got distracted.”
Every time the system generated a new experience bar, it brought Chang Ning some benefits. This time, it let him comprehend the move the instructor used on him.
So this reason wasn’t lying.
“Good. Since you say that, I want to see it.
If I find out you’re lying, rookie, the consequences will be severe.”
4000 words, seeking monthly tickets, recommendation tickets.
