The students were all astounded. They were supposed to be on a landing craft, something they'd only seen on television. They had no idea where it would take them.
One by one, the instructors smiled without saying a word.
"You'll know when we get there. You're all university students, so be patient."
What they said made sense, but curiosity was a powerful thing.
However, the freshmen were all excited. None of them had expected their military training to be off-campus.
This was completely different from the lives they had imagined.
Everyone lined up in formation and proceeded in order.
They quickly organized their ranks and headed towards the landing boats.
They walked one by one towards the landing ship, which was like a sealed warehouse inside.
The freshmen from Zhonghai University were all shocked. Everything was so novel to them.
"I never expected Zhonghai University to go to such lengths to let us freshmen experience such real equipment."
"If I weren't in this group myself, I would have thought this was for new recruits. Who knew we were all university students?"
"I regret not joining the army after entering university. It truly is true what they say: regret three years in the army, regret a lifetime out of it."
Good heavens, it was Zhang Tianxing's first time encountering a landing ship so up close. Its streamlined exterior suggested that even armored vehicles could drive onto it.
That was the legendary naval asset, the landing craft.
"Students, line up and squeeze in one by one!"
The instructor shouted desperately, and the university freshmen squeezed in like dumplings.
Zhang Dalong grimaced, "Damn it, this is more crowded than a rally. Stop pushing, or I'm going to lose it!"
They were all men. If there had been a beautiful woman, they might have been more willing to squeeze, but reality was different.
They had initially thought boarding the ship first would put the Materials Science department in their place, but they hadn't expected to be crammed in like this.
As a result, when the Materials Science department boarded, their spirits shattered. They hadn't expected everyone's treatment to be different.
They heard the instructor shout: "The inside of the ship is full. The rest will be on deck."
What was going on? Why were they inside the landing craft, while those who were last were allowed to stay on deck?
This was too unfair. Those on the landing craft could see the sea and the sky, while they could only be crammed together inside.
If everyone had the same treatment, there would be no complaints. Having some below and some on deck created a natural division.
Zhang Dalong was extremely displeased. In truth, the reasons were multifaceted. The main reason was that they were all men, and pushing and shoving was meaningless. Meanwhile, the sounds of laughter from the Materials Science students on deck reached them. Thinking of people being able to see the sea view above, Zhang Dalong's resentment was higher than the sky. He never expected this outcome; he was envious and full of jealousy.
The difference between the deck and the cabin made them feel incredibly disappointed.
Stop pushing, I can't breathe. This instructor is really something. What's going on? Everyone would be watching the scenery on deck, which would be great. Now, they were reduced to being spectators listening to the radio, not even watching television.
Thinking about how they had mocked the Materials Science department back then, they never expected this outcome.
They had already looked down on the Materials Science department, and now they were letting them walk all over them.
Zhang Dalong was so angry he almost spat out a mouthful of blood.
Who could have foreseen this outcome? There was nothing they could do. Since things had come to this, they could only wait to dock quickly. Being squeezed like this was driving him mad.
The landing craft moved quickly. The navy and the naval training base were very close to this dock, only an hour's journey away.
Zhang Tianxing and the others hadn't seen enough of the sea scenery, and they had already arrived. It was truly unsatisfying.
Zhang Tianxing no longer looked up to his university classmates. They were all young lads with no challenge.
Little did he know that Zhang Tianxing had now become Zhang Dalong's number one nemesis. Zhang Dalong had never been ignored by anyone in his life. Zhang Tianxing's expression made Zhang Dalong's teeth itch with hatred; he had never suffered such a loss.
Tan Honghong, beautiful as a flower, smiled and said to Zhang Tianxing, "Squad leader, I didn't expect you to be so capable. I thought you already knew." Zhang Tianxing smiled and said, "I don't know, but I only know one thing: if you were bitten by a dog on the street, what would you do?"
Tan Honghong exclaimed, "I'd kill it with my own hands." It seemed this beauty was passionate and sought immediate revenge, not even letting a small grievance linger overnight.
Zhang Tianxing teased, "Didn't you consider you might be bitten again?"
Tan Honghong blushed and gently hit Zhang Tianxing with her hand, "Squad leader Zhang, that's not nice to say. If it were you, what would you do?"
Zhang Tianxing laughed heartily, "With my skills, I'd kill it in minutes and then treat everyone to dog meat hot pot."
The classmates all spat in unison upon hearing this, calling him boastful.
However, Zhang Tianxing's tall and imposing physique did make them feel safe.
"Tianxing, be careful at school from now on. I see some people seem unhappy with you," Ma Qiang could only secretly advise Zhang Tianxing. Originally, the Materials Science department and the Economics and Management department were at odds, and you acting like this will make them target us even more."
"Brother Qiang, I'm not a RMB note, I can't satisfy everyone. There's nothing I can do about that."
Young people were good; no one was timid.
Zhang Tianxing waved his hand, "What are you afraid of? We'll deal with whatever comes our way. As long as we walk the straight path, we won't fear anyone."
Ma Qiang could only say, "The naval base is on this small island. Students, disembark in order."
Zhang Tianxing and the others disembarked in order. They hadn't even caught their breath on the island when a whistle blew.
Zhang Tianxing's expression changed, and he shouted, "Materials Science department, all of you form ranks! Form ranks as soon as you disembark."
Everyone forgot about looking at the scenery and quickly formed a chaotic line.
Zhang Xiaodong walked over: "Students, ladies and gentlemen, we will spend half a month here at this naval base. I hope that during these half months, you will cooperate with my work, and I will do my best to cooperate with you. I suggest training according to your physical abilities to complete the tasks assigned to me by the superior leaders and the requirements of the school and your departments. Do you understand what I'm saying?"
With the previous lesson learned, this time the students shouted loudly.
"We understand!"
Zhang Xiaodong nodded with satisfaction. "Hmm, you've got some of my old spirit."
As the saying goes, a cowardly soldier makes a cowardly army, while a capable general makes a capable army.
As long as you train under me, Zhang Xiaodong, the people trained will definitely not be bad.
In the ranks, Tan Honghong swayed. Zhang Xiaodong said displeasedly.
"That girl, what's wrong with you? If you can't do it, run ten kilometers."
"Reporting instructor, I'm feeling unwell."
"Being unwell is no excuse. Come out of the ranks and run ten laps for me."
Tan Honghong was speechless. This instructor was truly heartless. Her period had arrived, and running another ten laps would cost her half her life.
She quietly said to Zhang Tianxing, "My period has arrived, can you ask for leave for me?"
Fine, the beauty had spoken. Zhang Tianxing had no choice but to step forward and speak to Zhang Xiaodong.
Zhang Xiaodong's expression changed: "You, leaving the ranks without permission, ten kilometers."
He then shouted again: "During training, without my permission, no one is allowed to leave the ranks. Zhang Tianxing is your example."