Chapter 30: New Abilities
Before leaving work, Xie Tingting found Zhou Lin.
"My Japanese is not very good, and I don't know the meaning of many words in this book. Can you help me take a look?" she said.
Zhou Lin took the book and, upon seeing the line Xie Tingting pointed to, understood where the problem was.
"These are military terms. Japanese and Chinese express the same meaning in many places, but the way of expression is different," Zhou Lin explained.
Xie Tingting said in distress, "How can I learn then?"
Seeing her like that, Zhou Lin softened and said, "Give me the book. I'll spend the evening translating it into Chinese for you. That way, you can learn."
Xie Tingting was waiting for this moment. She immediately handed the book to Zhou Lin and said, "Thank you."
After work, Zhou Lin returned to his room and began his work.
Since he promised Xie Tingting, he had to do it with dedication.
Zhou Lin decided to start by helping Xie Tingting with her issues. So, he picked up "Tactical Mapping."
However, as soon as his hand touched the book, the system's voice sounded.
"Would you like to spend one hundred grams of gold to quickly learn 'Tactical Mapping'?"
Zhou Lin was stunned, and the book slipped from his hands.
Could it be done this way?
"Yes, as long as you have gold, big things become small, and small things become nothing," the system replied.
Zhou Lin cursed under his breath, "Money-minded! Is gold the only thing in your eyes?"
"Gold is just the lowest form of energy; if there are other advanced sources, it's better," the system added.
Zhou Lin's mind raced. It seemed that he not only needed gold, but that was manageable.
China wasn't a gold-producing country, and the gold reserves were limited. With the system consuming gold like this, Zhou Lin worried that one day there might be no more gold to supply. That would render the system useless.
Now that he knew there were alternative energy sources, Zhou Lin felt more confident.
It's just one hundred grams of gold, I'll pay.
"System, learn 'Tactical Mapping.'"
"Host expends one hundred points and acquires the skill 'Tactical Mapping.'"
Immediately, Zhou Lin's mind absorbed new information.
Commanders in the military rely on maps for tactical operations. Staff officers mark tactical situations using military symbols and text on topographic maps, sketches, and aerial photographs—this process is called tactical mapping. The marked maps are collectively referred to as required maps.
Based on content and purpose, tactical maps are generally categorized into four types:
(1) Situation Map: Typically prepared during the combat preparation phase as a reference map for commanders to make decisions, such as march route reconnaissance maps, enemy reconnaissance maps, and enemy and friendly situation maps.
(2) Command Map: Usually prepared after the commander makes decisions, before or during combat, to ensure the implementation of the commander's decisions and the correct execution of command actions, such as march route maps, deployment maps, commander's decision maps, coordinated action maps, and firepower planning maps.
(3) Working Map: Generally drawn by commanders and staff officers during the performance of their duties to record the progress of combat, execute their duties, or record the work of their department, such as battle deployment maps, engineering fortification maps, rear area work maps, and battle progress maps.
(4) Battle Report Map: Drawn after the end of the battle to summarize combat experience and report the progress of the battle to higher-ups, such as battle progress maps, etc.
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These pieces of information transformed into practical skills.
Zhou Lin's level reached that of someone with ten years of staff experience in a second.
One second compared to ten years.
This system, damn it!
Having tasted success, Zhou Lin immediately swiftly learned the other three books as well: Staff Basic Theory, Military Topography, and Combat Command.
Spending three hundred points, he completed all the staff courses. Moreover, he had ten years of work experience in each.
Zhou estimated that with his current staff ability, he wasn't inferior to a staff department head.
After the excitement, Zhou Lin began to get busy.
He wrote down the information in Chinese according to what he had in his mind.
In one night, he finally translated "Tactical Mapping."
The other three books would be postponed. Anyway, if Xie Tingting wanted to learn, she wouldn't master "Tactical Mapping" in just one month.
The next day, when Zhou Lin handed the translated "Tactical Mapping" to Xie Tingting, she stared in amazement.
"You translated the whole thing? Did you not sleep for the night?"
Zhou Lin said, "Of course! I translated it word by word."
Xie Tingting felt pleased, "I will reward you. Tomorrow night, I'll cook Dongpo Pork for you."
After saying that, Xie Tingting hugged the translation and went back to study.
Zhou Lin returned to his boredom.
To divert attention, he picked up a Japanese textbook.
But his mind was on other matters.
After work, Zhou Lin saw Wang Xi waiting on the road, probably waiting for him.
"What's the matter?" Zhou Lin asked.
"The situation at that store has been investigated," Wang Xi said.
Zhou Lin said, "Tell the battalion commander I'll be at Mao's Family Restaurant in the market."
Jiang Xi immediately left.
Zhou Lin was originally going to the canteen for dinner. He looked at the food there, shook his head, and left.
Behind him, a few people were discussing.
"This young sir is too picky; he can't eat the canteen food."
"Of course, he's used to delicacies; how can he eat simple food."
"I say we should teach him a lesson. You're now a second lieutenant officer. You should live according to the requirements of a second lieutenant officer."
"Who's going to teach him? Even the division commander and chief of staff don't care; who dares to touch him."
"Exactly! He doesn't eat at the canteen; if he has money to eat at a restaurant, that's his prerogative."
Zhou Lin ignored the discussions and left the military camp gate, arriving at the market.
Mao's restaurant was a Hunan cuisine restaurant. Although it was Hunan cuisine, it was very popular here, and many people liked to eat there.
Their specialty was braised pork.
Zhou Lin had tried it once.
This restaurant's braised pork used equal parts lean and fat pork, cut into even slices, and then cooked with high-quality soy sauce and a small amount of sugar. The color was golden, and the taste was sweet but not greasy.
Zhou Lin entered the restaurant and found a table to sit down.
At this time, there was only one table left among the four tables in the restaurant.
Zhou Lin managed to grab the table and sat down.
When someone came over to compete for the table, Zhou Lin drove them away.
After a while, that person brought two others to make trouble for Zhou Lin.
Zhou Lin smiled, rolled up his sleeves, and said, "Come on! Let's have some fun!"
At this moment, Wang Hong, accompanied by Wang Xi and Xiang Zijun, arrived.
Seeing someone trying to surround Zhou Lin, they immediately scolded them.
"Dare to lay hands on an officer of our Seventh Division? Have you had enough of living?"
Seeing three more soldiers coming, the three troublemakers knew they couldn't win this fight and quickly fled.
Zhou Lin was happy and said, "Thank you for helping out. This meal is on me."
Wang Hong didn't refuse and sat down, saying, "Boss, order."
The boss came out, "Commander, what dishes do you want?"
Wang Hong looked at Zhou Lin.
Zhou Lin said, "Bring your best dishes."
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