blueteamnovel Chapter 25 - Platoon Leader Chen—The Daily Life of a Recon Soldier
Chapter 25 - Platoon Leader Chen—The Daily Life of a Recon Soldier
Chapter 25: Platoon Leader Chen—The Daily Life of a Recon Soldier
Several months had passed since the new recruits were assigned to their units. The early days of spring had arrived, bringing with it a gentle breeze that swayed the green willow branches.
As Zhuang Yan stepped out of the administrative building, dressed in his field uniform, he was greeted by a wave of cheers and applause. Curious, he followed the sound, his footsteps quickening as he approached the commotion. Through the crowd of gathered soldiers, he spotted a familiar figure at the center of the action—Platoon Leader Chen Guotao of the Night Tiger Reconnaissance Unit.
At that very moment, Chen was demonstrating a striking technique. With incredible precision, he leaped into the air, his legs cutting through the air like a pair of sharp blades. His powerful kicks shattered several clay targets held by the soldiers around him.
Each impact was clean and decisive, showcasing his flawless execution. The soldiers erupted into another round of cheers and applause. Even Zhuang Yan couldn’t take his eyes off the scene.
As the applause died down, Chen Guotao scanned the group of soldiers before speaking in a commanding tone.
“Did you all see that?”
“Yes, sir!” The soldiers responded in unison.
“In close-quarters combat, the legs play a role that can only be described as ‘critical’.”
He paused before continuing, “Hand-to-hand combat is a fundamental skill for a reconnaissance soldier, and among those skills, leg techniques form the very foundation.”
“Do you all understand?”
“Yes, sir!”
“Then get back to training!”
The soldiers responded with a loud “Yes, sir!” before dispersing to their designated training areas.
At that moment, Zhuang Yan stepped forward, blocking Chen Guotao’s path.
“Platoon Leader Chen,” he called out.
Chen turned to look at him with an expression of mild curiosity.
“Can I train with you?” Zhuang Yan asked earnestly.
Chen raised an eyebrow. “Aren’t you the company clerk? What do you need training for?”
“I... I already finished cleaning the office,” Zhuang Yan explained hesitantly. “Everyone else is out here training, and I’m the only one not participating. It doesn’t feel right.”
Chen Guotao studied him for a moment before nodding.
“Fall in.”
“Yes, sir!”
A wide grin spread across Zhuang Yan’s face as he eagerly rushed to join the training session.
Without waiting for a response, he turned and walked away, heading toward the company’s reading room.
Chen Guotao stood in place for a long moment, his fists clenched.
Lin Yi was right.
If he pushed his body beyond its limit, he could end up permanently unfit for duty.
But if he gave up now, he would never forgive himself.
For now, there was only one thing to do—keep training and hope for the best.
He took a deep breath, turned back toward the soldiers, and barked out an order.
“One!”
“Kill!”
“Two!”
“Kill!”
“Keep your kicks at the proper height!”
“Three!”
“Kill!”
“Four!”
“Kill!”
The soldiers responded with fierce determination, their voices echoing across the training grounds.
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Among the sea of green uniforms, Chen Xiwa and Zhuang Yan stood side by side, dripping with sweat.
They had only just begun their journey as reconnaissance soldiers, but the intensity of the training had already begun shaping them. Unlike standard infantry units, reconnaissance teams endured grueling regimens designed to push them beyond their limits.
Their daily schedule included:
Marksmanship trainingHand-to-hand combat drillsArmed swimming exercisesClimbing and rappelling drillsWilderness survival trainingAdvanced reconnaissance techniques
Every moment was spent building their skills, their endurance, and their resilience. As members of an elite reconnaissance unit, they were one step below special forces, and the training reflected that. Through sheer willpower and relentless effort, Chen Xiwa and Zhuang Yan were slowly transforming into true reconnaissance soldiers.
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While his comrades trained, Lin Yi sat in the reading room, poring over military literature. His ambitions no longer stopped at joining the special forces. He wanted to become a part of the greater evolution of the military. He understood that the future of warfare was changing.
The military was shifting toward integrated, specialized combat units—modernized forces that blended reconnaissance, information warfare, and special operations. The creation of Special Operations Brigades—a step beyond conventional special forces—was already underway. These elite, highly specialized units would soon become the backbone of modern warfare. Lin Yi had no intention of merely becoming a soldier. He planned to shape the future of the military itself.