"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
Zhou Yuan pulled the trigger multiple times, hitting the target's head fifty meters away.
"Kid, you're a genius!"
Morgan, the shooting coach, applauded lightly and praised Zhou Yuan.
In just one week, Zhou Yuan went from a novice who had never touched a gun to a sharpshooter with a perfect hit rate.
Morgan had never seen a student with such talent before.
"I'm lucky to have met an excellent shooting coach like you."
Zhou Yuan handed the handgun over to Morgan, a satisfied smile on his face.
It had been a week since the graduation dance.
During this week, he hadn't had a single idle day. He specifically sought out shooting and combat clubs, hiring professional trainers to guide him.
With his strong learning ability, he quickly mastered the skills and techniques in just a few days.
"Well, this is your last lesson. Otherwise, I wouldn't know what else to teach you."
"By the way, are you signing up for the military tomorrow?"
"I'm sure you'll become the squad leader of your recruit class."
Morgan sighed with emotion. Having come from the Mobile Forces himself, he knew that Zhou Yuan had the ability to make a name for himself in the Mobile Forces.
"I hope so."
Zhou Yuan shrugged, looking forward to his military career.
He had already submitted the form stating his intentions and received the enlistment letter for the Mobile Forces three days ago.
But even though the form had been reviewed and approved, he still needed to officially register, which would take place tomorrow in the city center recruitment office.
Ruike and Carmen would accompany him as well.
Ruike was also signing up for the military, while Carmen was simply accompanying them. She would be attending the Starship Academy and still had nearly two months before classes started.
When Diaz learned that Ruike was joining the military, she decided to enlist as well.
But she didn't tell anyone and chose to quietly sign up on her own, eventually requesting a transfer to the same recruit camp as Ruike.
As for Carl, he had been taken away by the Strategic Forces personnel yesterday.
A transport aircraft specially picked him up. Zhou Yuan couldn't help but envy the treatment. It was good to be assigned to the Strategic Forces as a "leader".
Afterward, Zhou Yuan chatted with Morgan for a while before bidding farewell and running home from the shooting club.
... ...
The next morning at eight o'clock.
Zhou Yuan, Ruike, and Carmen gathered in front of the recruitment building.
"I thought you would be late again."
Ruike lightly hugged Zhou Yuan, his face not looking so good.
He hadn't initially planned on joining the military; he had only casually mentioned how cool it would be to be a soldier when chatting with his classmates.
But when he mentioned that the Mobile Forces seemed like a good option to his parents, his father became furious. He absolutely refused to let Ruike join the military and threatened to sever their father-son relationship unless he inherited the family's billions.
Ruike was already eighteen and didn't want to blindly follow his parents' wishes. So he had a big argument with his father, which only strengthened his determination to join the military.
"Friend, your parents only want what's best for you."
"Believe me, they are the people who love you the most in this world."
Zhou Yuan patted Ruike on the shoulder, knowing that Ruike had been having conflicts with his parents these past few days.
"I know."
Ruike nodded, then sighed. "I just... I just feel like I've grown up."
"Oh, by the way!"
"What do you think of my suggestion? How did your parents react?" After comforting him for a bit, Zhou Yuan suddenly changed the subject.
"Zhou, I don't think that will work."
Ruike was a little speechless because Zhou Yuan had suggested that he persuade his parents to go on a trip.
The idea was that when his parents' mood improved, they wouldn't be angry with him anymore.
"I don't want your opinion, I want mine."
"You should trust people who are smarter than you, instead of using your foolish thoughts to deny my wisdom."
Zhou Yuan's tone was contemptuous as he raised his chin.
The reason he suggested that Ruike persuade his parents to go on a trip was mainly because Ruike's hometown was in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina.
In the near future, it would be hit by a Zerg meteorite.
As Ruike's friend, Zhou Yuan naturally wanted to help out.
Besides, he had met Ruike's parents before, and they were generous and easy to communicate with. They would even give him gifts during holidays, so he couldn't just sit idly by.
As for whether this would affect Ruike and prevent him from becoming a general in the Mobile Forces, that wasn't important. Since he arrived in this world, the plotline had already started to change.
So there was no need to think too much about it.
One should be conscientious and have a clear mind.
"I swear, you really deserve a beating."
Ruike punched Zhou Yuan without good grace, but he did remember this matter.
Right! Why should I question someone who is much smarter than me?
... ...
The three of them didn't wait long at the entrance of the recruitment office. After a few casual conversations, they walked inside.
Although it was still early, the recruitment office was already crowded.
Humanity discovered the Arachnis Zerg ten years ago.
During these ten years, there hadn't been much conflict between humans and the Zerg, only minor skirmishes.
One day, a meteorite would strike Earth or a colony planet, and the next day, there would be a bombardment of Zerg-infested planets.
The situation was in a stage of exploration. No one really understood each other, let alone clenched their fists and went to battle.
So most people didn't worry about the risks of joining the military.
For those who couldn't study well, being a soldier was considered a stable job, even a cool one.