Special Forces: At the beginning, An Ran pulled him to get his certificate.

Chapter 1391 Returning to the Army

Sunlight streamed into the entrance of the base, making the ground gleam.

Chen Jun's car slowly drove in, kicking up a light cloud of dust. Old Wen, with his sharp eyes, spotted the car and immediately darted over like a nimble cheetah, his face beaming with a warm smile. He opened the car door for Chen Jun, muttering, "Commander, you could have just told us where to go, why did you have to make the trip yourself?" His tone carried a hint of reproach, yet was full of respect for Chen Jun.

Chen Jun ignored Lao Wen's words and looked directly at You Junda. His eyes were filled with sincerity and joy as he said to You Junda, "Old Company Commander, your matter has been settled."

You Junda didn't react for a moment, staring blankly at Chen Jun. In his heart, being able to return to the army and continue contributing his strength to the military was enough; he no longer cared so much about his rank or position. His past military years were the pride of his life, and now being able to devote himself to it again filled him with deep satisfaction.

Just then, Chen Jun carefully took out a brand-new military uniform from the suitcase he was carrying. The uniform gleamed solemnly in the sunlight, every stitch seemingly telling a story of a soldier's glory. Chen Jun gently placed the uniform in front of You Junda, his eyes filled with expectation and encouragement, and said, "This is your new uniform. From today onwards, you are a lieutenant colonel, a regular member of the military. Old company commander, your military career is far from over, so work hard!"

After speaking, under the gaze of You Junda, whose eyes were gradually becoming red, Chen Jun took a step back, stood tall and saluted him, and said in a loud voice, "Welcome back to the army, old company commander."

With a crisp "snap," the clean and crisp salute ended, the sound seeming to strike You Junda's heart.

Yu Junda held his lieutenant colonel uniform in his hands, his body stiff as if petrified, as if he were in a surreal dream, unable to move an inch. He stared fixedly at the gleaming light of the lieutenant colonel's medal, his emotions surging uncontrollably. He clearly remembered that when he retired, he was only a lieutenant company commander, and now, Chen Jun had directly given him the rank of lieutenant colonel. The difference between them was not just a matter of a few ranks, but also a testament to his years of unwavering pursuit of his military dream and the deep affection Chen Jun had shown him.

"Holy crap, a triple jump! I'm so envious..." Old Wen next to him stared wide-eyed, his face full of envy and jealousy. Seeing You Junda frozen in place, he quickly reached out and nudged him, saying, "Old You, are you stupid? You've retired, and you can still do a triple jump? General Chen put in so much effort!"

"Yes, yes, yes..." You Junda suddenly realized what was happening. He stood up straight and saluted Chen Jun solemnly. His eyes were filled with tears of emotion as he said excitedly, "Thank you, General Chen. I really can't think of a way to describe how I feel right now. You've helped me so much. From now on, my life is yours."

"Old Company Commander, you flatter me. It was just a small favor, and it's an honor you deserve." Chen Jun replied with a smile. In his opinion, getting these things for the old company commander was indeed just a small favor, as Old Ye said, but for You Junda, it was of immense significance.

With tears in his eyes, You Junda immediately changed into the brand-new military uniform. The moment he put on the uniform, he seemed to rediscover his former passion and enthusiasm. Afterwards, he followed Lao Wen, carrying his luggage, closely following Chen Jun, and embarked on the journey back to his unit.

The helicopter roared overhead, and You Junda sat in the cockpit, his eyes never leaving his military uniform. His hand gently touched the lieutenant colonel's shoulder insignia, the movement soft and reverent, his excitement overflowing. For years after his discharge, he had dreamt of donning his uniform again; today, that dream had finally come true.

"It's only the first day, and Old You has already jumped three ranks. When I get to the army, won't I be able to take off from here?" Old Wen looked at the excited You Junda, and he himself was happily planning his glorious future in his mind. He felt that his abilities were not bad either, and he would definitely not do worse than Old Fan. If Old Fan could become a general, why couldn't he? Thinking of this, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up slightly.

However, when they arrived at their new unit, the two were dumbfounded. What appeared to them was an ordinary-looking cave, surrounded by overgrown weeds and utterly silent.

"This... cave?" Old Wen blurted out, his face full of doubt and surprise.

Seeing their expressions, Chen Jun couldn't help but laugh, "I didn't send you here to live like cavemen. There's a whole different world inside. I told you this is an SSS-level top-secret base, definitely isolated from the world. Let's go, let's go check out the training ground." After saying that, he led the two towards the training ground.

The two followed Chen Jun to the edge of the training field. Before they even got close, they could hear a noisy commotion coming from inside, extremely chaotic, almost like a bustling market.

"???" Old Wen and You Junda exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with confusion.

"It's unreasonable, it's completely unreasonable! I question this training method. It's making things difficult for us, it doesn't improve anything, it's meaningless!" a new recruit shouted, his face full of dissatisfaction.

“It’s not that I have a problem with it, but we need reasonable and effective training methods.” Another recruit echoed, and the surrounding recruits nodded in agreement, their emotions running high. They were targeting their instructor, Fan Tianlei.

Old Fan, his face dark, stood before the new recruits and shouted, "What, do you think this is a marketplace? Just because you were awesome in your old unit doesn't mean you're awesome now! Let me tell you, the highest point you reached in your old unit isn't even the starting point here." Old Fan's voice echoed across the training ground, carrying an undeniable authority.

At this moment, a new recruit stepped forward and said without fear, "Instructor, since you say these training programs are effective and meaningful, why don't you demonstrate them and show us the results?" As soon as he said this, the surrounding recruits immediately fell silent, all waiting to see Lao Fan's reaction.

Upon hearing this, Old Fan was speechless. He knew in his heart that he was getting on in years; he was good at talking and spouting theories, but when it came to actually fighting, he was no match for any of the elite members. He was so embarrassed that he didn't know what to do when he saw Chen Jun return, which almost made him suffer internal injuries from holding it in. Earlier, he had confidently assured Chen Jun that he could handle these guys, but he had been proven wrong on the spot.

In theory, Lao Fan had indeed learned a lot of the essence of the battle song, and executing it wouldn't be a problem. However, if it came to actual practice, given his current physical condition, he probably wouldn't be able to get off today. Therefore, he could only silently look at Chen Jun, his eyes full of pleading, hoping that Chen Jun could help him out.

"Sir, some people are very dissatisfied with our training methods!" Old Fan, being a quick-witted fellow, directly used "we," cleverly bringing Chen Jun into the conversation as well.

"Lu Da, Zhang Tie, step forward." Chen Jun ignored Lao Fan's little tricks, his cold gaze sweeping over the new recruits as he loudly commanded.

"Here!" Lu Da and Zhang Tie quickly stepped forward, their posture upright and their eyes resolute. They were the best of the first batch of elite members, and after this period of training, they had undergone a transformation, their strength far surpassing that of the newly arrived members.

“You were among the first batch of elite members trained. Some people questioned the training methods; you should show them.” Chen Jun looked at the two men, his eyes filled with trust.

"Yes, sir!" Lu Da and Zhang Tie responded in unison, their voices loud and powerful.

"You think this kind of training is useless, right?" Zhang Tie looked at the doubting recruits and said with a cold smile.

“Yes, it’s impossible for a normal person to do that, and there’s no need to train for it; it’s just masochism,” a recruit replied confidently.

“Very good. Seeing you all is like looking in a mirror. I used to think the same way.” Zhang Tie’s lips curled into a cold smile. He was not joking. Back then, he had questioned Chen Jun in the same way.

"If we can meet the instructors' requirements, all of you can carry the load for 100 kilometers, no problem, right?" Zhang Tie's sharp gaze swept over the crowd, his eyes filled with provocation.

Everyone fell silent. They hadn't expected Zhang Tie to propose such a bet, and for a moment, they all hesitated.

"What, you dare to question without wanting to pay the price? Are you just stirring up trouble? You have no guts at all, just a bunch of newbies," Lu Da said coldly from the side.

"Fine, let's bet. But if you can't do it, change the training method immediately." Finally, a recruit gritted his teeth and stepped forward to answer.

“No problem, watch closely. This is what a real soldier is. A bunch of rookies just chatter on and on.” After Zhang Tie finished speaking, he and Lu Da did the same thing. The two of them first warmed up and stretched their muscles, and then, like arrows released from a bow, they ran forward.

At a distance of over thirty meters, a fishing net descended overhead, moving with incredible speed, seemingly intent on engulfing everything. Zhang Tie and his companion reacted swiftly, nimbly rolling on the ground with fluid, natural movements, easily dodging the net's attack.

"Bang bang bang..." The sniper hidden in the jungle began firing, bullets raining down like a storm, so dense that they blocked all directions. This was why the recruits thought the training was inhuman; with such a dense barrage of bullets, they couldn't dodge them, so they naturally questioned the instructors' training methods.

However, at that very moment, Zhang Tie and Lu Da seemed to have sensed all the bullet trajectories in advance. Their bodies moved with incredible agility and skill, dodging each bullet with incredible grace. Their movements were light and nimble, like a spectacular dance performance, seemingly unstoppable. After dodging all the bullets, the two of them ran wildly through the forest again, without any hesitation, as if they were already familiar with this dangerous place.

"How... how did they do that?" Everyone was completely stunned. The scene just now seemed a bit magical and unreal, but it had clearly happened right in front of them. Their eyes widened, unable to believe what they were seeing.

Of course, this was just the beginning. Next, Zhang Tie and Lu Da, just like Chen Jun in the past, traversed obstacles one by one as if walking on flat ground, skillfully dodging crises time and time again, and reached the finish line smoothly at lightning speed.

"Two minutes and thirty-eight seconds." Old Fan took off his timer and roared at the crowd, "Heh, who said this kind of training is meaningless? Besides, no one can do it? Dodging bullets—that's what a true elite soldier is! If you can't do it, and you still question others, aren't you asking for a slap?" Old Fan's words, as loud as a bell, echoed across the training ground, suppressing everyone and silencing them. They all knew they had lost the bet and had indeed underestimated this training method.

Chen Jun looked at everyone and said seriously, "From now on, don't easily question the instructors. You are still far from being true kings of soldiers. I'm asking you one last time: if you question the training, then quit on your own. I'll send someone to take you back. Think it over before you come back." Chen Jun's eyes were filled with authority, making the recruits feel an invisible pressure.

Everyone remained silent, no one moving. They had gained a new understanding of this training method and were deeply impressed by Zhang Tie and Lu Da's strength, deciding to stay and accept the challenge.

"I'm going to set a standard for you all as a top-tier soldier, so keep your eyes wide open." Chen Jun's voice rang out again, carrying an undeniable aura.

Upon hearing that Chen Jun would personally demonstrate his abilities, Zhang Tie and the others, knowing his strength, became excited. Although they had all improved considerably through training, they were well aware of the vast difference between themselves and General Chen. Seeing Chen Jun personally demonstrate the strength of a top soldier was a rare learning opportunity for them.

The new members were completely stunned. Zhang Tie and Lu Da's performance had already impressed them, and now a general was coming to demonstrate his prowess as a top soldier? In the eyes of many of them, Chen Jun was not necessarily a top soldier with high military skills, but rather an excellent commander, a general-level figure. Otherwise, how could he have become a general at such a young age? Although they had some doubts about Chen Jun's abilities, they all held a glimmer of hope and wanted to see just how capable this general really was.

"Old Fan, calculate the time for me and give them a standard," Chen Jun said to Old Fan, his eyes radiating confidence.

Old Fan nodded and looked at everyone, saying, "This is your good fortune to see General Chen perform in person. Opportunities like this are rare these days."

The crowd smiled slightly, not entirely convinced. They thought Chen Jun was strong, but not necessarily stronger than the previous two. Some even whispered among themselves, speculating that he might be a civil official, and didn't have high expectations for Chen Jun's impending display of strength…