Chapter 55

Ding Ning arrived at the military district of Haibin City in a military vehicle with all the traffic lights green along the way.

The military district of the Armed Police Force is located in the western part of Haibin City, separated from the Haibin school district by an entire urban area.

He smoothly passed through the gate. By the time he got out of the car, it was already evening. Captain Luo had already informed the logistics personnel to prepare for the meal.

Ding Ning picked up his backpack and noticed the eager looks on the soldiers' faces. He smiled and followed Captain Luo and Political Commissar Zhao into the canteen.

The canteen of the Armed Police Force was spacious and bright, with no decorations inside, only slogans about protecting the country and the people.

The entire compound was green. The troops had finished assembling, and it was time for the meal.

Although Ding Ning was an outsider, he was significant to the Armed Police Force today. Captain Luo had many considerations in bringing him along.

The meal began, and the canteen was filled with a crowd of people.

The Armed Police Force in Haibin City had hundreds of soldiers, and today only a small team was out for training.

Captain Luo and Political Commissar Zhao sat at the front table, while the soldiers sat neatly in rows, their backs straight, helmets on their knees. The solemn atmosphere made Ding Ning sit up straight as well.

"Comrades!"

Captain Luo stood up, his voice loud and clear.

As he spoke, the room fell silent.

"Today we went out for armed training, but I am very dissatisfied with the results!"

Captain Luo slowly left the table and walked among the soldiers.

"I haven't been in Haibin for long, but I came here with great expectations. Haibin, as a major city, is not only a home for the people but also a place with many criminal activities. What are we, the Armed Police Force? We are the protectors of the people! When the local police cannot control the situation, it is our time to step in!"

Ding Ning remained expressionless but felt a surge of excitement. This was the first time he had seen such a scene, and it felt very manly.

"As the protectors of the people, the Party and the state require us to have not only strong psychological and political qualities but also robust physical fitness to handle various emergencies."

"But today, our soldiers' performance disappointed me. I'm sure you've all seen this young man sitting here. Some of you have met him, and many have not. You might be wondering why I brought this young man here. Isn't that a violation of discipline?"

"Yes, it is a violation of discipline, but I believe it is more important to make you realize your shortcomings!"

Saying this, Captain Luo smiled at Ding Ning. "Brother Ding, stand up and introduce yourself to everyone."

Ding Ning stood up with a smile and bowed slightly to the soldiers. "Hello everyone, my name is Ding Ning, and I am a first-year student at Haibin No. 1 High School."

The soldiers remained silent, but many had puzzled looks. Ding Ning's performance today had not yet spread, and they did not know what had happened.

"Sit down, Brother Ding. Did you all see this student? Today, he coincidentally met our armed cross-country training team. At that time, he was carrying a load of over 30 kilograms, and he competed in an armed cross-country race with our soldiers, who were carrying loads of about 10 kilograms!"

A slight murmur spread through the room.

Being soldiers, they had a good understanding of carrying a 30-kilogram load for cross-country training. It was not just a load; it was a torture.

"You must think that this Ding Ning is a bit overweight and could barely walk 10 kilometers, let alone run with a load. But you are wrong! Today, this Ding Ning defeated all of our soldiers!"

The room fell silent for a moment, then a louder noise erupted.

The captain would not lie, and with so many participants, the story must be true. But... is that possible?

"Don't doubt it. Today, Political Commissar Zhao and I saw it with our own eyes. Commissar Zhao, say a few words."

Political Commissar Zhao stood up. "Everything Captain Luo said is true. At that time, only the captain and Ding Ning were neck and neck. I wasn't carrying a load and couldn't keep up, let alone the soldiers behind us."

Political Commissar Zhao's confirmation dispelled the last bit of doubt in the soldiers' minds, and their gazes toward Ding Ning became more respectful.

"No, actually, in the end, I lost to Captain Luo. He ran a bit faster than me."

Ding Ning added this and then sat down.

Captain Luo nodded in satisfaction. By saying this, Ding Ning placed himself at a high level, which would boost the soldiers' confidence and help him in his future work.

This kid is pretty good. He knows how to speak up and establish authority, which is rare in the military.

Captain Luo, who came from the capital and had deep political acumen, looked at Ding Ning with even more appreciation.

"Today, I want to use Ding Ning's example to make you all see your shortcomings. Don't be arrogant just because you have a little skill. If it weren't for Ding Ning pleading for you, all the losers would have no dinner tonight."

After saying this, the soldiers who lost to Ding Ning looked at him with gratitude.

"Alright! That's all for today. Now, let's eat. Apart from the sentries and duty personnel, each class can send a representative to communicate with this Brother Ding. Whether you can learn any of his skills depends on how well you communicate. And... drinking is fine too!"

Captain Luo sat down and smiled at Ding Ning.

Ding Ning glanced at Captain Luo and noticed that his fortune was still strong. Damn, even a god of wealth has such good fortune.

Looking at the soldiers eagerly rubbing their hands, he knew they were probably planning to get him drunk.

Ding Ning smiled at Captain Luo and said, "Captain Luo, seeing these brave soldiers, my heart is a bit scared. When I get scared, I get an urge to urinate. Can I go to the toilet first?"

Ding Ning's words caused a burst of laughter. People did not think he was a coward but found him sincere and interesting.

Captain Luo also laughed. "Although you are not my soldier, I see you as a man. You wouldn't run away to the toilet. Even if you did, you couldn't escape from our military compound. Go quickly and come back. The soldiers are waiting for you."

Ding Ning carried his large bag into the toilet, quickly opened it, and took out a yellow paper to write a Huayun charm.

In the cultivation world, the Huayun charm is a common type of charm. Huayun essentially uses the energy of heaven and earth to dilute impurities, and its effect is not significant, making it an auxiliary charm.

However, this charm has one obvious benefit: it can neutralize alcohol.

Sticking the charm on his chest, drinking alcohol would be like drinking cool water.

Ding Ning wrote a Huayun charm, calculated his current level of energy, and determined that one charm could neutralize about 12 kilograms of white wine. Thinking it was not enough, he wrote another one.

With both charms stuck on, Ding Ning felt confident and left the toilet, returning to the canteen.

As soon as he sat down, several squad leaders and platoon leaders immediately surrounded him.

Seeing the large bowls in their hands, Ding Ning stood up and said boldly, "Comrades of the People's Liberation Army, I went to the toilet before drinking, which is not very manly. So, I will punish myself first. Please join me casually."

Saying this, Ding Ning opened three bottles of white wine and poured them into three large bowls.

People's eyes widened. What was he planning to do with three bowls of wine?

This was grain alcohol, 60 degrees. A normal person would be satisfied with half a kilogram, and one kilogram was for experts. Three kilograms was probably just to scare people.

Unexpectedly, Ding Ning said, "Ancient people said that three bowls of wine could not be drunk in one go. Today, I, Ding Ning, will follow the ancient example and drink the soldiers' wine!"

Saying this, he picked up the large bowl, each containing one kilogram of alcohol, and drank all three without blinking.

"I will drink first to show respect. Please join me casually!"

He wiped his mouth and turned the large bowl upside down, showing that it was almost empty. He looked at the soldiers with a calm gaze.

The soldiers were stunned. They were all used to drinking, but they had never seen anyone drink like Ding Ning. Drinking three kilograms of high-proof alcohol in one go, this kid was amazing!

They looked at each other, unsure what to do.

Captain Luo, unable to bear it, shouted at the few who had come up with large bowls, "He has already drunk. What are you thinking? Drink up!"

The soldiers had no choice but to drink the one kilogram of alcohol in their bowls.

Two of them almost immediately rushed to the toilet, embarrassed.

Even those who could still hold on did not have the courage to pick up a second bowl. This kid's drinking was too scary.

The scene became a bit cold.

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