The long queues at the hospital entrance foreshadowed the popularity of the recruitment drive. People could be seen everywhere, chatting enthusiastically, their faces filled with anticipation.
"How is it? Any results?"
"Have you been chosen?"
"This is too difficult! Not everyone can meet such conditions."
“Oh… it’s too difficult…”
Some who were not born with sufficient qualifications were directly declared unqualified, with no possibility of moving on to the next step. They came with great enthusiasm and left dejected.
The queues continued in Xiashan Village, with one or two dissenting voices occasionally emerging from the ranks. Everyone was wary of their companions, as the number of spots was extremely limited and everyone was eager to secure one.
"Brother... do you think we can be selected?"
"I don't know, I think it should be possible."
Chen Lei wasn't sure either. He felt a mixture of anxiety and anticipation. Being chosen would be a blessing, but he wouldn't be discouraged if he wasn't. Opportunities were reserved for those who were confident, and he believed he was that confident person.
"How long?"
The sun was too strong and I didn't know how long I would have to wait. If I had known earlier, I would have sat outside in the shade and waited for the people in front of me to line up before I could come in.
"Okay, if you want to join the army, just keep going."
The officers were all watching, secretly observing. Don't think it's just a physical exam. Look at the security guards around you—they're all extraordinary. This selection will probably have several rounds. If it were just a physical exam, the conscription spots wouldn't be so valuable.
"That's right, if you can't even endure this little hardship, why did you join the army?"
Don't think about taking advantage. If the country and the family really take advantage of everyone, it will cause chaos. There are rules for being a soldier. Without rules, there will be no order.
"People from Xiashan Village, people from Xiashan Village, please respond. Line up one by one for inspection."
A nurse emerged from the room, holding a roster and taking roll call. They entered the room, underwent a physical examination, and those who failed were simply crossed off the roster. With a one percent chance of getting a spot, it wasn't easy. Thousands of applicants had applied throughout the county, but only a few hundred were actually selected.
"Here they come, here they come..." The village chief immediately called out to the group of young men around him as soon as he heard their village was coming. "Everyone, come here quickly. It's time for a physical examination."
The pace wasn't particularly fast, with only one person entering every ten minutes. By the time the line was finished, it had been a full two hours. Everyone's faces were filled with anxiety. Those who hadn't been notified of their failures were filled with anxiety, while those who had been notified of their failures were filled with frustration. A wide range of emotions were present, all present.
"How is it? Are you sure?" Shen Lei tapped his brother and it looked like he was not doing very well.
"I don't know. It feels a bit uncertain."
Shen Yu wasn't too confident. His physical fitness wasn't like his brother's. At least during the physical exam, he'd only seen an average rating. While that was better than failing, with so many people competing, he really didn't have an advantage.
"Alright...don't worry, we'll just wait and see what the higher-ups decide."
There was no point in saying this; no one knew what was planned. The higher-ups had their own considerations, so they just had to wait and see. If they were selected, that would be a good thing. If they weren't, it couldn't get any worse.
"Brother... I don't think I'm too confident. I think you can be selected."
"I'm not sure about your brother either. You've praised him so much. If he doesn't get the nomination, it would be too embarrassing."
"No, I believe that brother will be selected." Shen Yu glared at his brother. Don't think that he doesn't know what he is thinking.
"Haha...I'd like to borrow your kind words."
Chen Lei ruffled his brother's hair with his hand, looking at him with amusement. If he was chosen, he thought he would be very excited and happy. He had always dreamed of being a general, galloping across the battlefield, defending his country. With such ambition in his heart and sufficient military force to back him up, Chen Lei didn't think he couldn't succeed.
"hehe……"
Along the way, the atmosphere was quite harmonious and everyone walked at a relaxed pace.
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Five days later, Xiashan Village received the final confirmation of the list. Looking at the list, the village chief's face was filled with joy. His family's children were all good, and two were selected. There were only twenty spots available in the entire county, and having two from his village was a good result.
Shen Lei and Shen Jifeng, both of these children are good, both are good children. I really didn't expect that the physical fitness of the eldest son of the Jianye family could be compared with that kid Shen Lei.
"Which two families' children are these?" The old man next to her came over and asked with interest.
"The Shenchen Feng family and the Jianye family."
"They are all good kids, with good strength and physique."
Nodding, she guessed it was these two children. Only these two children could meet all the requirements and have a strong enough body to cope with military life.
"Hmm... I'll go inform them that the commander of the higher-ups will be coming the day after tomorrow to question them. I'll give them a heads up."
This is an honor, and they need to prepare in advance. Being a soldier is a good thing, just like having a stable job in the city. Unfortunately, it is too difficult for rural people to recruit workers into the city. Without skills and connections, who would care about you?
"It's time to give them a heads-up, and we need to tell the villagers too. If we investigate, the villagers' answers will serve as a reference."
"Yeah, yeah. It's rare to have two good seedlings. We can't let them be ruined because of these things."
"Okay, I probably won't be back for dinner."
"I see. I think you're just asking for some wine."
She rolled her eyes, then saw her husband's throat move and could guess what he was thinking. He was still looking for some wine, and the wine bug was starting to stir in his stomach.
"Hehe..." The village chief walked out of the room with his hands behind his back, not daring to look back at his wife.
"Village Chief... Uncle... Is there any news? How is it? Did my child get the virus?"
"It's mine, isn't it? It's mine, isn't it?"
The people nearby hurriedly squeezed past those around them and approached the village chief to ask anxious questions. They were restless and came over several times every day to check and ask questions.
"Quiet... Quiet... The results are out. Two people from our village were chosen. One is the eldest son of the Jianye family, and the other is the second son of the Shenchenfeng family."
When the list was announced, everyone around them immediately dropped their heads in dismay. They were filled with resentment, but they couldn't make a scene. Their own child wasn't chosen, while the one next to them was. The disparity was so huge, they felt uncomfortable and overwhelmed.
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