No matter where you are, the strong live more freely. This includes the military. For new recruits, veterans are the stronger ones. First, they are familiar with military discipline, familiar with the people in the military, and even more familiar with military life.

I'd heard before that new recruits had to wash the clothes of veteran soldiers. Now Wei Aiguo experienced it firsthand. Actually, Wei Aiguo could have easily avoided doing so. If he could beat the veterans, he wouldn't have needed to. But he didn't. He was never one to flaunt his abilities. During training, Wei Aiguo performed well, but he wasn't the most outstanding.

Until that day, he received Song Yan's package. Even before opening it, he could smell the enticing aroma of fresh food.

Collective living is not a place for solitude, especially in the military. There's an unwritten rule: if someone sends something delicious from home, you keep half and share the other half. The fragrant package immediately attracted the entire platoon.

"Sixth Brother, hurry up and open it to see what delicious food is there, it smells so good," said the leader who was temporarily acting as the squad leader.

Wei Aiguo was the sixth in the sixth squad of the eighth platoon of the third battalion, so everyone called him Wei Laoliu (Sixth Brother Wei).

This delicious food must have been sent to him by Song Yan out of curiosity. His mother just wanted to send him something nice, but there wasn't much else to send. Now, as Wei Laoliu, he lovingly touched the package. "I'll open it when I get back." There must be a letter inside; he wanted to sit down and read it peacefully. Taking it out now and not reading it would be unbearable, and he didn't have much time to do so yet.

The package had passed through several people by the time it reached Wei Laoliu. The aroma was so enticing it made everyone's mouths water. However, it was fine for their own squad to share, but asking other squads for supplies was inappropriate. So, despite the tempting smell, the new recruits from other squads didn't come over. But the veterans were a different story.

Pang Tao, from the sixth squad of the eighth platoon of the seventh battalion, was a notorious troublemaker. "Don't want to open it? I'll help you." Wei Laoliu's package landed in Pang Tao's hands.

"Give me the package. My wife gave it to me, and I don't like others touching it." Wei Aiguo looked at Pang Tao. The speed with which Pang Tao grabbed the package showed his skill. He had to get the package back, but he wouldn't underestimate his opponent.

"I touched the package, not your wife, what are you afraid of?" Pang Tao's words were infuriating! He was clearly bullying the new recruit.

“I want my package, not your wife. I’m not afraid,” Wei Aiguo retorted, shutting down Pang Tao’s words.

The leader gently tugged at him. "Sixth Brother." The leader meant to keep him from messing with Pang Tao. The leader's fellow villager was in the same class as Pang Tao, so he knew Pang Tao better. Pang Tao's grades were outstanding in the entire battalion, especially his martial arts skills. Unlike those of them who only started training after joining the army.

"Sixth Brother!" The second and third brothers blocked Wei Aiguo's path. It wasn't worth clashing with Pang Tao over a little food. And since they couldn't engage in group fights in the army, it was better to stop Wei the Sixth Brother.

But Wei Aiguo wasn't one to give in so easily. Neither of them could stop him. He attacked Pang Tao immediately, and Pang Tao inevitably retaliated. Wei Aiguo dodged, but the package was now in his own hands.

Everyone: Wei Laoliu's attack was a feint; he was using a diversionary tactic to retrieve his own package.

"Alright! I really underestimated you. I originally just wanted to try it out, but now I want it all," Pang Tao said.

Wei Aiguo: "Originally, I wanted you to have a taste. Now I don't want to give you even one bite."

Wei Aiguo is determined not to give an inch.

"Come on, show me."

"Pang Tao, even you have your off days."

In the military, the strong are revered, and it's not uncommon for soldiers to spar and compete with each other. Whether they are new recruits or veterans, they all gather together and cheer.

Wei Aiguo handed the package to the eldest brother. "Sixth Brother!" The eldest brother still wanted to stop Wei Aiguo.

Wei Aiguo and Pang Tao represent two sides: one a new recruit, the other a veteran. The new recruit cheers for Wei Aiguo, and the veteran cheers for Pang Tao.

Lin Tao, the platoon leader of the 8th Platoon of the 3rd Battalion, and Shen Dongqi, the platoon leader of the 8th Platoon of the 7th Battalion, were also watching the battle.

Lin Tao: "Pang Tao is going to be in big trouble this time."

Shen Dongqi: "A greenhorn like him. He thinks he can turn the world upside down?!"

Lin Tao: "What if he really turns the world upside down?"

Shen Dongqi: "We, the students of Class Six, will wash your Class Six's clothes for a year. What if you can't turn things around?"

Lin Tao: "Did you hear that?" Lin Tao was asking the class leader of Class Six who was standing next to him.

The leader said, "Then we'll wash their clothes for a year." He felt Wei Laoliu couldn't win, but at this moment, he wouldn't lose face. No new recruit had ever washed clothes for a veteran for a year, so this was quite a bold move.

Then the two sixth-class teams, each operating independently, shouted even louder!

The fighters were unaware that their platoon leader was making a bet. Wei Aiguo's assessment: Pang Tao is truly capable.

Pang Tao: He misjudged him today.

"Go, Wei Laoliu! Go, Wei Laoliu!"

"Go Pang Tao! Go Pang Tao!"

Shen Dongqi: "Oh dear, he's really embarrassed himself today."

In the end, Pang Tao was thrown to the ground by Wei Aiguo!

Wei Aiguo became famous overnight. At the same time, rumors spread that nothing belonging to Wei Aiguo should be touched. The entire sixth platoon was overjoyed to have eaten the dried fish. Not only was the dried fish incredibly delicious, but it also sparked a competition and led to something unprecedented in the regiment: veterans washing clothes for new recruits.

When Wei Aiguo replied, he praised the dried roasted fish repeatedly. The next time, he received an even bigger package. Everyone was incredibly anxious about what it contained. They crowded around Wei Aiguo, waiting for him to open it. His unhurried demeanor was driving them crazy. It wasn't that Wei Aiguo wasn't in a hurry to open the package; he was just too excited…

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