347: Chapter 347 Do you have a say in this?
(Third Update) 347: Chapter 347 Do you have a say in this?
(Third Update) In these five months, Zhang Fan’s extreme level of training had completely won their respect.
Moreover, with Zhang Fan’s nightly massages, this kindness remained eternally etched in their hearts.
Just yesterday, Black Shark had already informed them that the rank of Lieutenant was secured.
Without Zhang Fan’s presence, they couldn’t have possibly endured until now.
Pride?
Compared to Zhang Fan, it was absolutely worthless.
The weight that Zhang Fan carried on his body had increased from fifty kilograms to five hundred kilograms.
Five hundred kilograms, what did that mean?
Nearly a crushing weight for them.
However, carrying five hundred kilograms, except for cross-country, Zhang Fan completed all the other training tasks at five times their workload.
If they were to carry the same weight, Zhang Fan could run ten to twenty times the distance they could.
At this moment, Zhang Fan looked almost the same as he did five months ago.
He still appeared slender.
But the ten-centimeter thick iron rings on his limbs and the metal rings at his waist made it seem as though he was clad in a layer of armor.
The six members of Black Shark slowly approached.
“Zhang Shuguang!”
“Present!”
“Bestow the military rank!”
“Yes!”
At the sound of that order, the group standing tall like pines suddenly surged with excitement.
The rank of Lieutenant, this was the rank of Lieutenant!
The suffering they endured during these five months was all worth it!
With that thought, a mist appeared in their eyes.
For over one hundred and fifty days, they had nearly crawled back to their quarters each day.
Sleeping had become their happiest event.
If possible, they wished to sleep forever, for the members of Black Shark were sheer devils.
Even with the high-value beauties like Xue Xueqi accompanying them after the first day, they had no other thoughts.
Zhang Shuguang held a tray with thirty-five Lieutenant epaulettes on it.
Looking at the epaulette with one bar and one star, everyone got excited again.
“Zhang Fan!”
“Present!”
Zhang Fan stepped forward, and Li Wenhong took the epaulette, pressing it directly onto Zhang Fan’s shoulder.
“Li Yu!”
“Present!”
…
Only after the last epaulette was distributed, did Black Shark stiffen his body standing up straight.
“Salute!”
“At ease!”
“Rookies, congratulations on successfully passing the devilish training.
From today, you are qualified soldiers.
Thirty-five of you, that’s too many.
Initially, I thought to keep at most ten people.
You all did very well,” said Black Shark, his voice stirring them up.
Did very well?
This was the first time in five months that they had heard Black Shark’s praise.
Even during yesterday’s training, Black Shark was still shouting at them.
“Trash, move it, didn’t you guys eat?”
“Noob, you’re just a noob.
How could you possibly get through the training!”
At this thought, the group was deeply moved.
Although they were still called rookies by Black Shark, a sense of warmth blossomed in their hearts.
However, thinking of the ten people mentioned by Black Shark, their backs still sent chills down their spine.
Damn it, if not for Zhang Fan providing them nightly relief by loosening their muscles and bones, they would have already collapsed.
Ten people, with such brutal training, besides Zhang Fan, can anyone else make it through?
Black Shark smiled and then said, “But this is not the end, it’s a new beginning.
Today, someone will come to evaluate your progress over the past five months, and if your performance is not satisfactory, you’ll all be sent back to square one!”
Sent back to square one?
A group of people felt a shiver down their spine.
They definitely did not want to endure such training again.
“Report to instructor, even if it’s the Special Forces coming for us, we are ready to fight!” someone shouted loudly.
Black Shark grinned: “Is that so?
That’s your own claim, but if you’re beaten down, don’t blame me for being harsh.”
“Uncle Black Shark, you’re not saying that those coming really are from the Special Forces, are you?” Zhang Fan came over to ask Black Shark.
A cunning smile appeared on the gentleman’s face: “Exactly!”
“Damn!”
A group of guys, whose spirits were once high, suddenly lost their nerve.
Fuck, it’s actually the Special Forces?
“Dismissed, go get ready.” After speaking, Black Shark patted Zhang Fan on the shoulder and said, “I have a list of nine people here, check it out and see if there are any issues.
Get ready to join the Dragon Group reserves.
Once you’ve earned three collective third-class merits, you can formally join the Dragon Group.”
Immediately, Crow came over with a tablet.
Zhang Fan’s eyes also lit up as he quickly took the tablet and started looking through it.
“Xue Xueqi, Li Yu, Jiang Min’er, Ouyang Xue, Mo Yajing, Wang Zheng, Lin Feng, Zhou Chunlei, Leng Xue!”
Looking at these names, Zhang Fan nodded his head.
These individuals were arguably the strongest among their group.
In terms of physical ability, combat power, and shooting accuracy, they were impeccable.
“Uncle Black Shark, when can we have a match!” Zhang Fan licked his lips and said to Black Shark.
Instantly, Black Shark’s expression became serious.
He had experienced Zhang Fan’s freakish abilities when Zhang Fan had trained with a 200 kg load; they had sparred together then.
At that time, he had almost lost.
And now, Zhang Fan’s load had reached 500 kg; was there still a need for a match?
“Xiao Fan, you’re definitely stronger than me now, let’s not have the match.
When you officially join the Dragon Group, I will propose to the higher-ups to let you join the Angry Dragon.” Black Shark chuckled sheepishly.
At this moment, he was inwardly wryly laughing.
Just five months, five months, and Zhang Fan’s strength had become so monstrous.
He had originally thought it would take at least three years for Zhang Fan to enter Hidden Dragon, but now he was wondering if Zhang Fan met those formidable beings from Angry Dragon, could he possibly stand as their equal?
The gentlemen all chuckled mischievously.
“Boss, you’re not getting cold feet, are you?”
“Get lost!” Black Shark roared.
“Right, pick one more person.
If Zhang Fan really joins Angry Dragon, nine people aren’t enough to form a team,” Black Shark said.
“Choose Jiang Yixuan then, this guy is just a bit lacking in shooting ability,” Zhang Fan suggested.
“Alright, it’s him!” Black Shark and the others nodded in agreement.
“By the way, Xiao Fan, want to let your dad know about your current state?
Give him a little thrill?” asked Black Shark.
Zhang Fan shook his head: “No rush, when the time comes, I’ll go back and tell him myself, give him a surprise.”
The gentlemen smirked wickedly: “More like a scare, right?”
“Heh heh, that Gecko guy is probably still worried.
If he knew that Xiao Fan’s strength is now overwhelming even the boss, I wonder what he would think,” Big Blade said, glancing at the metal rings on Zhang Fan’s body and chuckling.
“Get out of here, can you all not talk if I’m not involved, will you die?” Black Shark said with a stern face.
Truth be told, his feelings were hurt.
Zhang Fan’s five months of training had reached such a level; comparing oneself with another could really kill one’s spirit.
Just then, four cars slowly drove in.
In each car, there were only five people, but from them, Zhang Fan sensed an unusual aura.
Are these the Special Soldiers?
Immediately, Zhang Fan picked up a megaphone and shouted: “Assemble!”
“Black Shark, don’t frame us, okay?
After five months of training, I don’t believe this bunch of noobs has met the standards to join the Special Forces,” said a middle-aged man, jumping out of the car and approaching Black Shark.
“Special Forces, so impressive?” Zhang Fan sneered coldly.
“Rookie, buzz off.
When we’re speaking, is there a place for your comments?” The middle-aged man’s expression instantly turned stern.
An eighteen or nineteen-year-old kid dared to mock them, the Special Forces?