diymy Chapter 0027: The Ceremony of the Steel 7th Company
Chapter 0027: The Ceremony of the Steel 7th Company
How many people are in 1104?
Zheng Yingqi silently multiplied the number of recruits in his mind by 9, and then became even more solemn.
Private Zheng Yingqi.
"arrive!"
"Private Iron Army".
"arrive!"
Wu Liuyi shouted:
"The Steel Seventh Company has been established for fifty-seven years, and its number has changed several times. A total of 4,936 people have become members of the Steel Seventh Company."
Shi Jin said in a deep voice:
Private Zheng Yingqi.
"arrive!"
"You must remember that you are the 4,937th member of the Steel Seventh Company."
"Yes!" Zheng Yingqi answered loudly, his voice filled with anguish. At that moment, he was incredibly proud.
"Private Iron Army".
"arrive!"
"You must remember that you are the 4,938th member of the Steel Seventh Company."
"Yes!" Bai Tiejun answered solemnly.
Wu Liuyi picked up the conversation, speaking loudly and proudly: "Some companies are proud because of a combat hero, some are proud because they produced a general. The pride of the Steel Seventh Company is the most sacred kind among soldiers!"
"Yes!" Zheng Yingqi and Bai Tiejun answered loudly at the same time. They understood this pride because the pride of the Steel Seventh Company was forged by the lives of countless martyrs and predecessors. It was not because of any one person, but because of many heroes!
This is a group filled with pride, and their pride is sacred and inviolable!
At this moment, Zheng Yingqi understood why Gao Cheng had kept Xu Sanduo's action in mind—the pride of the Steel Seventh Company was sacred and inviolable. Any violation of it would be a defilement of the 1,104 martyrs and the 4,936 members of the Steel Seventh Company.
Shi Jin began solemnly to speak:
"The soldiers of the Steel Seventh Company must remember those predecessors who sacrificed their lives in the company's 57-year history."
"yes!"
Wu Liuyi: "Private Zheng Yingqi, Private Bai Tiejun, during the Korean War, the Steel Seventh Company was almost entirely wiped out and its designation was revoked. Three soldiers, protected by the rest of the company, miraculously returned alive, carrying the last wishes of 107 martyrs. These wishes were to rebuild the Steel Seventh Company in the hands of these three young men, whose average age was less than seventeen! From then on, the Steel Seventh Company will forever live with our martyrs!"
Zheng Yingqi pictured three ragged but determined young volunteer soldiers, and countless pairs of eyes watching them from behind.
Shi Jin: "Zheng Yingqi, a soldier; Bai Tiejun, a soldier."
"arrive!"
"In this sense, the soldiers of the Seventh Steel Company lived between the hope and honor of the martyrs."
"yes!"
"Private Zheng Yingqi, Private Bai Tiejun, now join us in reciting the Steel Seventh Company's song. The first people who knew this song all perished in a battle. We found a handwritten copy of the lyrics amidst blood and fire, but I hope you can hear the roar of 4,936 soldiers!"
A thunderclap, a sword, a pack of fierce tigers, the Steel Seventh Company;
With an iron will and iron will, we defend our country and protect our homeland with our blood and sweat.
The battle cries terrified the enemy, and his reputation for invincibility spread far and wide.
Attack with certainty, defend with unwavering resolve, and let the enemy's corpses sing of victory.
Although Zheng Yingqi and Bai Tiejun didn't know how to sing it yet, their comrades led them in reciting it together, and they still immersed themselves in it, reciting this song without music with the most sincere and passionate attitude.
……
After becoming the company commander of the Seventh Steel Company, Gao Cheng developed a peculiar hobby, which even drew criticism from his political instructor, Hong Guoxing. However, Gao Cheng repeatedly refused to change his ways, even offering his own justifications:
"Any soldier who goes through the induction ceremony will have their fighting spirit ignited! If it can't be ignited, then they're not suited to stay in the Steel Seventh Company! Because a person with blood in their veins can be roused by shouting!"
As things stand, Gao Cheng's theory is absolutely correct, because every soldier who enters the Steel Seventh Company will have their fighting spirit ignited during the induction ceremony—just like Zheng Yingqi and Bai Tiejun, whom Gao Cheng is currently observing.
Yes, Gao Cheng is "spying" again—it's his hobby. Whenever new recruits enter the Steel Seventh Company, he likes to stay by the window and watch the recruits' performance during the induction ceremony. This time, he came again.
Standing outside the window of Class 3, he looked at the two solemn figures, his heart filled with pride:
These are the soldiers I, Gao Cheng, selected. Even the worst of the White Iron Army, displayed the same spirit as all the soldiers of the Steel Seventh Company during this proud and solemn ceremony: passion, solemnity, pride, and honor.
Looking at Zheng Yingqi, whom he was most satisfied with, Gao Cheng revealed a smug smile:
Wu Liuyi always says Zheng Yingqi is too slick and doesn't seem like a passionate young man, but look at Zheng Yingqi now, how could a soldier like that not be passionate?
I, Gao Laoqi, have the sharpest eye!
Gao Cheng smiled smugly, then turned around with pride, leaving behind a broad silhouette. The sound of Lian Ge reciting the poem still lingered in his ears, so melodious, so...proud, and full of power.
……
After Zheng Yingqi from the third platoon finished reciting the company song with the veterans, he finally heard the long-lost sound again:
"Ding! Joining the Steel Seventh Company mission complete, all attributes increased by 2 points."
"Ding! Task generated: Passed Old A's assessment. Task reward: Precision."
The sound came and went quickly. Zheng Yingqi couldn't ask any further questions due to the current situation, and could only suppress the unbearable urge that swelled within him like a cat's claws.
Standing opposite the entire class, Shi Jin and Wu Liuyi were very satisfied with the two new recruits' performance. After they finished reading, Shi Jin said, "Now you are soldiers of the Steel Seventh Company! Everyone, welcome our new comrades!"
Bang bang bang bang
The veterans applauded in unison, but Zheng Yingqi still saw a scrutinizing look in their eyes. It was obvious that the veterans of the third squad had not really accepted him and Bai Tiejun. Zheng Yingqi understood their mentality. Veterans had their pride. Why should a new recruit be on equal footing with veterans?
The best way to truly gain their acceptance is to prove yourself in training and win them over with your abilities.
After the induction ceremony, Shi Jin began to assign lockers and beds to the two recruits. After the assignment, there was a tentative and inquisitive exchange between the new and old recruits. Bai Tiejun always had a smile on his face when facing the veterans, keeping himself in a very humble position, behaving like a typical new recruit. Zheng Yingqi, on the other hand, seemed a bit arrogant and didn't even offer cigarettes.
The veterans silently exchanged glances, the meaning in their eyes very obvious. Zheng Yingqi seemed oblivious, continuing to maintain his "alone" attitude and failing to show the "respect" that a new recruit should have for a veteran.
Gan Xiaoning looked at Zheng Yingqi and chuckled inwardly: I hope you can still be like this when training starts tomorrow.
After dinner, the class held another class meeting, which lasted until the lights-out signal to end the day. Zheng Yingqi finally breathed a sigh of relief. After the electronic voice rang in his mind, he felt that his body had undergone inexplicable changes, but he hadn't had time to think about it. Now, lying in bed, he began to examine what changes had occurred in his body.
First, he kept calling out to his mind in a silly way, but there was no response for a long time. Just like the first time, Zheng Yingqi spat inwardly and slowly checked the changes in his body.
After moving around for a while, they didn't notice any changes. Instead, the constant shaking made the bed creak. One of the veterans said irritably, "You're already thinking about doing this as soon as you lie down? Can't you be a little more discreet?"
puff
Suppressed laughter erupted in the dormitory—they were all energetic young men, and everyone knew what the old soldier meant.
Zheng Yingqi became annoyed upon hearing this: "Can't I even move my body a little?"
"Hey," said the veteran, Cheng Yongjun, who immediately got angry after Zheng Yingqi retorted—new recruits are always told what the veterans say, even if it's not true, they have to keep their mouths shut. Retort? Dare to talk back! Cheng Yongjun said coldly, "Tomorrow is your turn to act. If you act now, I'm afraid you'll have diarrhea tomorrow!"
"Whether it's diarrhea or not, we'll see on the training ground!" Zheng Yingqi retorted immediately. His experience in the underworld told him that he absolutely could not back down at this time—in the world of men, there are often only those who take an inch and then a mile, and there is no such thing as taking a step back and finding a way out. As leaders have said, peace is achieved through struggle, while peace is lost through compromise!
Wu Liuyi understood Zheng Yingqi's style of doing things, knowing that this guy was the type who would never back down, and immediately scolded, "Go to sleep!"
When Deputy Squad Leader Wu spoke up, it had a remarkable effect; the two who had been arguing immediately fell silent.
But everyone in Class 3 knows there's going to be a good show tomorrow...
(Um, I feel this chapter is a bit padded. I originally wanted to finish writing about the ceremony quickly, but after thinking it over, I decided to write it all—this ceremony was too solemn.)