BXBX NOVEL Chapter 40
Chapter 40
Anyway, when the time comes, he’ll go find the brigade commander and do his best to convince him to place Chen Ming in his second armored infantry company. If the brigade commander disagrees in the end, so be it. After all, the final decision still depends on the brigade commander.
“I won’t stop you from observing, just don’t disturb,” Lin Changfeng told the two.
He then informed his three platoon leaders, “Prepare for live ammunition shooting.” The platoon leaders quickly made arrangements.
The shooting range had only nine targets, precisely one per class. The platoon leaders placed two boxes of bullets beside the range. Opening the boxes, the bullets were organized in boxes of one hundred rounds each. After counting and confirming, the platoon leaders distributed the bullets to the recruits.
Before issuing them, they double-checked to ensure each box contained five rounds. Bullet control in the military is stricter than imagined.
The recruits, about to shoot for the first time, were warned by their squad leader, “During target practice, don’t be too nervous. After firing five rounds, unload the magazine, confirm no extra bullets, and pull the bolt a few times to avoid jamming. Finally, remember to put the safety on!”
With a loud command from the platoon leader, “Fire!” the recruits, almost simultaneously, pulled the triggers, creating crackling sounds reminiscent of New Year’s firecrackers.
After the round, the platoon leader used binoculars to report the targets. The results were recorded, and someone changed the target paper when the nine left their positions. Their scores were mediocre, as expected for recruits in their first live ammunition shooting.
It’s a test of luck and talent; only a few naturally excel on their first attempt.
The two company commanders observing asked Ye Qingshan, “Lower rank officer, what’s the matter? Is there anyone in this row who can catch your attention?”
Ye Qingshan shook his head, chuckled lightly, and remained silent.
The sharpshooter’s selection is rigorous in their company. Every sharpshooter needs numerous bullets, but not everyone can feed it. A genius only needs 400 bullets, while an ordinary person requires 800 or more.
Naturally, one would choose the one that needed only 400. The selection of sharpshooters prioritized talent. However, in this platoon, there were no standout talents. As the second-row and first-class finished shooting, the results were average, with no exceptional players.
As the second row and second class, including Chen Ming’s class, were about to start, the two company commanders, including Lin Changfeng, focused their attention. They knew Chen Ming from the rumors and had checked his information.
Chen Ming took the bullets from the second platoon leader, Gao Jie, and as he prepared to load them, Gao Jie whispered some encouragement. Aware of Chen Ming’s excellence in other areas, Gao Jie wanted to ensure he wouldn’t falter in shooting, maintaining a balanced mindset.
Chen Ming smiled, confident in his abilities and not prone to nervousness. He also had the Firearms Proficiency skill to rely on.
As the nine second-class members, including Chen Ming, took their positions, the onlookers, including the three company commanders, watched anxiously. Chen Ming noticed some nervousness among his teammates, especially He Dong.
In his mind, Chen Ming wasn’t worried about failure. Instead, he considered the possibility of performing too well and affecting his teammates’ confidence.
As the second class got ready, Chen Ming took a deep breath, his hand on the trigger, and focused on the distant target. The Firearms Proficiency skill instantly surfaced in his mind, providing various shooting techniques.
With the platoon leader’s whistle, the shooting began, marking when Chen Ming, now a sharpshooter, showcased his skills.