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Chapter 19: A New Record in Military History—The Promotion Ceremony!

The crisp morning air carried a sense of urgency. 9 AM sharp. The day had arrived—the final and most critical test of the new recruits’ training. The morning was dedicated to physical fitness evaluations, while the afternoon would assess combat skills. Every seasoned soldier in the regiment had gathered around the track, knowing that today would determine which recruits stood out. This wasn’t just any test. It was a proving ground.

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The physical assessment had several key components such as the 3000-meter endurance run, the 100-meter sprint and the obstacle course endurance

For years, the 3000-meter run had been the most challenging event, with the military record standing unbroken at 8 minutes and 42 seconds.

“Ready!”

The recruits tensed at the starting line, feet digging into the track. Among them, Lin Yi’s tall, athletic frame stood out—a commanding presence among his peers.

Bang!

The signal gun fired. Like a bullet from the chamber, the recruits exploded forward.

Under the golden sunlight, Lin Yi’s powerful strides tore across the track like a predator in pursuit. His form was flawless, his pace unwavering.

The officers watching the race exchanged glances, astonished.

“That fast?!”

Even from the very start, Lin Yi had already outpaced the others by a significant margin—his lead growing with every second.

On the sidelines, Captain Miao narrowed his eyes, his mind racing.

“What’s the current all-army record for this event?” he asked.

“Sir! The fastest 3000-meter run recorded in military training history is 8 minutes and 42 seconds!”

“And the standard passing time?”

“13 minutes and 20 seconds. A time below 12 minutes is considered ‘excellent.’”

Captain Miao exhaled, his focus returning to Lin Yi, who was already on his final lap.

The surrounding soldiers held their breath.

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By the five-minute mark, Lin Yi was unstoppable. Every muscle in his body worked in perfect harmony, his breathing controlled, his pace never faltering. And then—

“Eight minutes and thirty-two seconds!”

The sudden silence was shattered by a wave of exhilarated cheers erupting across the field. He had shattered the long-standing military record.

“Unbelievable!”

The excitement was electric. Even the most seasoned veterans in attendance were left speechless.

Lin Yi had not only beaten the record—he had demolished it.

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Captain Miao, now barely able to contain his excitement, barked: “Move on to the next test immediately!”

The 100-meter sprint followed, and once again—

Record broken.

The obstacle course endurance test—

Record broken.

One after another, Lin Yi obliterated every existing record.

Then came the strength tests:

Pull-ups – 50 reps

Push-ups – 90 in 2 minutes

Sit-ups – 70 in 3 minutes

Standing long jump – 3.5 meters (nearly tying the world record!)

Grenade throw – 110 meters (shattering the military record!).

By the time the final test concluded, the entire training camp was in a daze. Lin Yi had not just set new records. He had redefined what was humanly possible.

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That afternoon, in the grand promotion hall, every recruit and officer gathered for a momentous occasion.

The camp commander stepped forward, his voice solemn yet filled with pride.

“By the order of the Military District Command: Lin Yi has broken multiple long-standing records of the all-army training assessments.

For his exceptional performance, he is hereby awarded the ‘Third-Class Merit Citation’ and is promoted directly to the rank of ‘Sergeant First Class’ (上士)!”

ROAAAAAH!!!

A deafening eruption of applause, cheers, and disbelief.

The rank leap was unprecedented.

For a new recruit, skipping not just one but three ranks, straight from Private to Sergeant First Class, was completely unheard of.

The brigade commander himself stepped forward to personally attach Lin Yi’s new sergeant insignia and national defense armband. In the hall, soldiers—both rookies and veterans alike—watched the moment unfold with respect. Even Lin Yi’s own recruit company commander and instructors beamed with pride. By the end of the ceremony, the entire hall was buzzing with excitement. Every recruit wore a new uniform, a new rank insignia, but only one man had achieved the impossible.

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Amidst the celebration, a familiar voice spoke beside Lin Yi.

“You know… you and I now hold the same rank,” said Sergeant First Class Zheng Sanpao, giving Lin Yi a firm clap on the shoulder.

His tone was half-joking, half-genuine admiration.

This wasn’t just any recruit—this was a soldier who had rewritten history.

For Zheng Sanpao, having trained Lin Yi firsthand, it was a moment of pride.

“Sergeant.”

Lin Yi stood at attention and saluted.

“Once a mentor, always a mentor. No matter what rank I hold, I will always be your student.”

Zheng Sanpao’s face softened, his usual gruff demeanor cracking just a little. For three months, he had drilled Lin Yi harder than any recruit before him. And today—the results spoke for themselves. Across the hall, the other recruits from Squad One followed Lin Yi’s lead.

“Sergeant! We salute you!”

Zheng Sanpao returned the salute, his eyes scanning the young men he had helped shape.

“You’re all fine soldiers. Every last one of you.”

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As the promotion ceremony concluded, an unspoken truth settled in. Tomorrow, the new soldiers would be assigned to their official units. Some would join Night Tiger Recon, others different regiments. And for the first time, they would experience what every soldier eventually faces— Saying goodbye.

A moment of silence hung over the hall.

Soldiers come and go—a constant cycle of new arrivals and old farewells. But today, in the presence of their brothers-in-arms, they were more than recruits. They were soldiers.

And Lin Yi was already a legend in the making.