Chapter 9

The team leader held the documents, gently tapping them in his hand. His brows were furrowed into a frown, and his gaze swept over the students who had not passed. "Deputy Battalion Commander Cai, this platoon will be under your command from now on. Do you have any suggestions?" The team leader turned to look at the major beside him.

Major Cai Feiguang, who had not expected the team leader to seek his opinion, pondered for a moment before he had an idea. He smiled and said, "Team Leader, we can certainly find physically fit soldiers from other institutions, but with only four slots, it would be a waste to miss this recruitment opportunity just for these few spots. Personally, I think the cost is too high."

The team leader asked, "What do you suggest then?"

Cai Feiguang replied, "In a platoon, we can't have all soldiers be physically fit. I suggest we select the four students with the highest academic qualifications from those who did not meet the physical standards."

The team leader nodded. "Yes, that makes sense. Strengthening the military through science and technology is not just a slogan. Deputy Battalion Commander Cai, your suggestion is good. Here, you can choose the remaining four slots."

With that, the team leader handed the documents to Cai Feiguang, giving him the authority to decide. Cai Feiguang did not refuse, as he would be leading this platoon in the future. Selecting good soldiers was not only responsible for himself but also crucial for the development of the unit.

At this moment, Liu Yansong stood among the students who had not passed the physical examination, feeling extremely frustrated. He had never considered that his body might lack a certain function, which was a devastating issue for a man. Just thinking about the fact that he was actually a eunuch, the joy of his rebirth diminished significantly. As a man, not being able to have a happy life was a living torment.

Reflecting on his previous life, his fate had been extremely bumpy. He had lost his family at a young age and lived in an orphanage. More importantly, Liu Yansong had lived for thirty years and died a virgin, which was a complete failure.

"Really frustrating. If I hadn't been reborn, this kind of blow would be unbearable for most people." Liu Yansong could only laugh bitterly. Although it was hard for him to accept, he had been reborn, and nothing could compare to the value of life.

Liu Yansong quickly adjusted his mindset. He knew this was not something he could decide or choose. This fate could only be accepted calmly. Of course, Liu Yansong did not know that this was not due to his body's issue. Although the original body had practiced martial arts from a young age, it had a fatal condition. After Liu Yansong was reborn, he had successfully integrated the memories of three people, but the time was too short, and he was still unfamiliar with many aspects of his body's functions. Moreover, the Taoist, a powerful cultivator, had erased all the magical incantations from his memory in the last moments of his life, which also caused some damage to Liu Yansong.

Liu Yansong was not familiar with these mysterious things and did not know how to resolve them. Not being able to join the military, he felt a bit disheartened. Even if he could勉强地不在乎自己的身体机能，如何留住自己好不容易才收获到的亲情，这才是最重要的。

这次征兵失败，谁也不知道下次部队来燕京大学征兵会是什么时候。这段时间，如果父母要求他回家住，自己当然不能找什么理由推脱。刘炎松心里明白，一旦时间拖得太久，说不定自己的秘密就会被父母查知。虽然，刘炎松已经融合了所有的记忆，但他却不敢保证自己可以百分百保持身体前主人的所有习惯、脾性和爱好。

只有进入军营，经过一段时间的历练，将自己彻底改造成为另外一个人。或者，把三个人的所有记忆真正融为一体，而不是简单的融合。眼望着少校营长蔡飞光手按着材料走了过来，不知为何，刘炎松的心中蓦然一动。“也许，我还有机会。”刘炎松虽然失去了道人的神通口诀，但毕竟得到了道人一身的法力，团长与蔡飞光的对话，他当然听得一清二楚。

蔡飞光淡然地望了一眼面前的二十八人，他呵呵笑道：“虽然我们在征兵的时候并没有提出任何的条件，不过燕京大学的高材生毕竟都是聪明的。没有条件，其实也可以说是条件苛刻，本来我们也没有想到会有这么多的同学前来应征。当然，大家愿意参军支持国防建设，我们部队那是无限欢迎的。各位同学，本来按照我们团长的要求，只有通过了体检的学生，才是我们所需要的兵员。但是，为了不打击各位的积极性，同时也是为我们部队挑选更多的优秀人才。经过我慎重向团长申请，团长额外给了我们四个名额。也就是说，在你们这些人当中，还有四人将有机会成为我们的战友。各位，大家对自己有信心吗？”

“有！”所有的学生都大声喊道，虽然众人的话语并不齐整，但声音够大，尤其是一个大大咧咧的声音，更是让刘炎松忍俊不禁。

“好，你的声音够大，请出列告诉我，你为什么要选择当兵？”蔡飞光将手指向了那大大咧咧的学生。

那人咧嘴一笑，连忙小跑出列，在离蔡飞光两米处站定敬礼大声吼道：“报告首长，当兵是我的梦想，成为一名优秀的军人，是我一生的追求。”

蔡飞光点点头，“很好，你叫什么名字？”

这学生再次敬礼道：“报告首长，我叫沈孟凡，小名狗娃，报告完毕，请指示。”

许多学生听了就笑，而那已经取下口罩的女兵也是忍俊不住，连忙用手捂住了嘴巴。但她却不知，自己抖动不已的双肩，却是出卖了她的情绪。

蔡飞光干咳一声笑道：“行，沈孟凡是吧，你被录用了，站到一边去。”

沈孟凡惊喜道：“真的？是，首长。”

反应过来的沈孟凡，连忙跑到了通过体检的那些学生旁边，脸上欣喜不已的神情，真是让人羡慕。

蔡飞光开始翻动手中的材料，对于沈孟凡，其实他已经注意很久了。沈孟凡的性格蔡飞光很喜欢，他没有通过体检，蔡飞光还真的感到有些可惜，不过团长既然把挑选的资格给了自己，蔡飞光当然就想留下这个直爽的苗子。

一边翻动材料，蔡飞光一边抬头扫望面前的学生，他每翻过一张表格，站在他面前的学生心中就忍不住抽搐一下。即使是刘炎松，心里也同样焦躁不已。如果不是为了守住一份来之不易的亲情，刘炎松倒也不会如此患得患失。好不容易重生，他真的不愿与亲情失之交臂。

虽然，父母也许不会对自己起疑，而弟弟妹妹的年龄也小，但刘炎松不愿赌，他知道自己输不起。而神秘的刘氏家族，还有许多他所不知道的秘密。谁又能知道，刘家有没有对付自己身份的东西存在。

终于，蔡飞光停止了翻动，他右手拿出三张表格，将这三张表格放在其他的表格上面。所有人的心都是一紧，大家隐隐猜到这三张表格上的人，可能就是最后的通过者。

蔡飞光淡然一笑，他自然能够感应到众人的情绪，这种感觉他非常喜欢，不过他也知道自己不能耽误太久的时间，身后的团长可不是吃素的，这是上过战场的真正军人，不是自己所能比拟。

“请以下三位同学出列。”蔡飞光轻咳一声，率先拿起第一张表格，“陈如云、彭玉川、刘炎松。”

听到点名的三人惊喜地答到，尤其是刘炎松，他心中惊喜莫名。虽然刘炎松早就已经听清了团长与蔡飞光的对话，但在结果没有出来之前，他仍然不敢断定蔡飞光就一定会选中自己。

三人快速出列，蔡飞光将手一挥，“你们都通过了，过去那边站好。”

三人连忙朝着蔡飞光敬了一个不怎么标准的军礼，然后小跑到了通过体检那些同学的身旁站好。

蔡飞光遗憾地望了剩余学生一眼道：“这次征兵就结束了，没有被选中的同学也不用失望，希望你们以后有好的前途，现在请没有通过的同学返回自己的宿舍，感谢大家对国防事业的支持。”

二十个没有被选中的学生带着失望离去，团长走近剩下的二十名学生，“首先，我代表藏省军区大刀团欢迎各位，以后你们就是一名光荣的军人了。我叫雷一鸣，是你们的团长，这位是蔡飞光少校，大刀团尖刀营副营长，以后他将是你们的直接领导。这位站在我身边的是任成芳护士，你们以后会组成一个排，任护士就是你们排的专职护士。”

话语一顿，雷一鸣团长语气加重沉声喝道：“当兵，就要有当兵的样子，一切行动听指挥，军人以服从命令为天职。现在我给大家半天的时间处理身边的琐事，明天上午九点在西广场集合前往藏省。解散！”

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Although he could勉强地不在乎自己的身体机能，how to retain the hard-earned family affection was the most important thing.

This recruitment failure meant no one knew when the military would come to Yanjing University for the next recruitment. During this time, if his parents asked him to return home, he could not find any excuse to refuse. Liu Yansong understood that if too much time passed, his parents might uncover his secret. Although he had integrated all the memories, he could not guarantee that he would maintain all the habits, temperaments, and preferences of the original body.

Only by entering the military and undergoing a period of training could he transform himself into a completely different person. Or, he could truly integrate the memories of the three people, not just a simple fusion. As he watched Major Cai Feiguang approach with the documents in hand, Liu Yansong's heart suddenly stirred. "Maybe, I still have a chance." Although Liu Yansong had lost the Taoist's magical incantations, he had gained the Taoist's powers and could clearly hear the conversation between the team leader and Cai Feiguang.

Cai Feiguang calmly glanced at the twenty-eight students in front of him and chuckled. "Although we did not set any conditions for recruitment, the high-caliber students of Yanjing University are naturally intelligent. No conditions can also be seen as very strict conditions. We did not expect so many students to apply. Of course, we welcome everyone who is willing to join the military and support national defense. According to the team leader's requirements, only students who passed the physical examination are the soldiers we need. However, to encourage everyone and to select more outstanding talents for our unit, I have applied to the team leader for four additional slots. This means that four more of you will have the opportunity to become our comrades. Do you all have confidence in yourselves?"

"Yes!" All the students shouted loudly, though their voices were not in unison, they were loud enough, especially one boisterous voice that made Liu Yansong chuckle.

"Good, your voice is loud. Please step forward and tell me why you want to join the military," Cai Feiguang pointed to the boisterous student.

The student grinned and quickly stepped forward, standing two meters away from Cai Feiguang, saluted, and shouted, "Report, Commander, joining the military is my dream. Becoming an excellent soldier is my lifelong pursuit."

Cai Feiguang nodded. "Very good, what is your name?"

The student saluted again. "Report, Commander, my name is Shen Mengfan, my nickname is Dogwa. Report complete, please give instructions."

Many students laughed, and the female soldier who had removed her mask could not help but cover her mouth to stifle her laughter. However, her trembling shoulders betrayed her emotions.

Cai Feiguang cleared his throat and smiled. "Alright, Shen Mengfan, you are accepted. Stand to the side."

Shen Mengfan exclaimed in surprise, "Really? Yes, Commander."

Shen Mengfan quickly ran to stand beside the students who had passed the physical examination, his face beaming with joy, which was truly enviable.

Cai Feiguang began flipping through the documents. He had been observing Shen Mengfan for a long time. Cai Feiguang liked Shen Mengfan's character, and he felt a bit sorry that he had not passed the physical examination. However, since the team leader had given him the authority to select, Cai Feiguang wanted to keep this straightforward recruit.

As he flipped through the documents, Cai Feiguang glanced at the students in front of him. Each time he turned a page, the students' hearts would involuntarily twitch. Even Liu Yansong was extremely anxious. If it were not for the precious family affection he wanted to protect, he would not be so anxious. Having been reborn, he really did not want to lose his family.

Although his parents might not suspect him, and his younger brother and sister were still young, Liu Yansong did not want to take the risk. He knew he could not afford to lose. The mysterious Liu family had many secrets he did not know. Who could say whether the Liu family had any means to uncover his true identity?

Finally, Cai Feiguang stopped flipping and took out three sheets of paper, placing them on top of the others. Everyone's hearts tightened, and they guessed that the three people on these sheets might be the final selections.

Cai Feiguang smiled calmly. He could sense the students' emotions, which he enjoyed, but he knew he could not delay too long. The team leader behind him was a seasoned soldier, not someone to be trifled with.

"Please step forward, the following three students." Cai Feiguang cleared his throat and picked up the first sheet. "Chen Ruyun, Peng Yuchuan, Liu Yansong."

The three students called out in surprise, especially Liu Yansong, who was overjoyed. Although he had heard the conversation between the team leader and Cai Feiguang, he had not been certain that Cai Feiguang would choose him until now.

The three students quickly stepped forward, and Cai Feiguang waved his hand. "You are all accepted. Go stand over there."

The three students hurriedly saluted Cai Feiguang, though not very formally, and then ran to stand beside the students who had passed the physical examination.

Cai Feiguang looked regretfully at the remaining students. "This recruitment is over. Those who were not selected, do not be disappointed. I hope you have a bright future. Please return to your dormitories now, and thank you for your support of the national defense."

The twenty students who were not selected left with disappointment. The team leader approached the remaining twenty students. "First, I, on behalf of the Dadao Regiment of the Tibetan Military District, welcome you all. From now on, you are honored soldiers. My name is Lei Yiming, and I am your team leader. This is Major Cai Feiguang, the deputy battalion commander of the Dadao Regiment's Sharp Blade Battalion, who will be your direct leader. This is Nurse Ren Chengfang, who will be the dedicated nurse for your platoon."

Pausing, Team Leader Lei Yiming's tone became more serious. "Being a soldier means having the appearance of a soldier. Follow orders and commands, and obeying orders is the duty of a soldier. You have half a day to handle your personal affairs. Tomorrow morning at 9:00, gather at the West Square to head to Tibet. Dismissed!"

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