Chapter 8: Refusing to Spend a Lifetime in Mediocrity
“Damn… this is really tempting!” Chu Yuan raised an eyebrow, eagerly accepting the system’s mission.
After all, there were two slots!
“Most importantly… once I’m in the military camp, protected by the identity of a soldier, I can kill openly! I can openly hone all kinds of skills and improve myself!”
A sharp glint flashed in Chu Yuan’s eyes.
“Having been given a second chance at life, and now stepping into this grand world of special forces, how could I possibly settle for mediocrity?”
“Since I’m destined to become a soldier, I, Chu Yuan, will undoubtedly be the brightest and most formidable one!”
“One man’s strength shaking the entire world!”
Clenching his fists tightly, his gaze blazing with determination, Chu Yuan resolved to live this second life to the fullest, especially since he now had the chance to reach the pinnacle of this world.
“Of course, I’m willing to enlist, but if there’s no benefit, I’m not interested!”
If it weren’t for Fan Tianlei’s appearance, with Chu Yuan’s extraordinary skills, he could have thrived both in school and society, rising swiftly to prominence.
But since the system had tasked him to join the army, Chu Yuan couldn’t simply go without conditions.
Otherwise…
To borrow Zhou Xingxing’s words:
“If they tell me to do something, I do it? Don’t I have any pride?”
Musing for a moment, a hint of hesitation appeared on Chu Yuan’s face. “Ah? Chief of Staff Fan, are you here this time to invite me to enlist?”
That tricky Fan Tianlei!
He’d always been the one to deceive others, carrying the ‘trickster’ buff by default.
But now…
Chu Yuan decided to give back to those he had once been tricked by.
He prepared to turn the tables on Fan Tianlei.
“Yes, Chu Yuan, you possess such rare talent. Among our special forces, you are truly a top-tier talent!” Fan Tianlei smiled broadly, urging him on. “With you joining, our special ops team’s overall combat power will leap to the next level!”
“Indeed, with your addition, our unit might accomplish many impossible missions!”
“So, Chu Yuan, I hope you seriously consider my invitation.”
“Most importantly! College students who enlist receive better benefits than ordinary recruits! Whether it’s allowances or discharge bonuses, they’ll be higher~”
Fan Tianlei smiled gently, coaxing him patiently.
“Allowances, discharge bonuses?”
Hearing that, Chu Yuan let out a scoff. “Chief of Staff, do you think I’m so shallow that I’d join the army just for some discharge money, given my unparalleled card skills?”
With a mysterious turn, Chu Yuan faced the distant pool, his voice calm, “Making money? That’s as easy as flipping a hand.”
Fan Tianlei was startled, suddenly enlightened.
Indeed!
Chu Yuan’s card skills were exceptional.
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Then, in terms of gambling skills, he must have some achievements.
Perhaps not the absolute top gambler,
But winning some money from ordinary folks would be effortless.
Yet from the information Fan Tianlei had gathered…
Chu Yuan was still penniless.
“So that means, not only does Chu Yuan have superb gambling skills, but his character is also remarkably noble!”
“Possessing extraordinary gambling skills, he could have earned a fortune through gambling, but he chose not to… such character, such self-control! Unbelievable to find this in an eighteen-year-old high schooler!”
Fan Tianlei thought excitedly.
Looking at Chu Yuan, his admiration deepened.
All kinds of praise were naturally bestowed upon him.
It was inevitable…
Over the years, Fan Tianlei had seen too many people lose everything to gambling.
If people had some skill in gambling, he believed ninety percent would try their luck and chase the dream of getting rich through gambling.
But Chu Yuan wasn’t like that.
“Chu Yuan, then… you’re really not planning to enlist?”
Fan Tianlei couldn’t help but ask.
Such an outstanding prodigy!
Fan Tianlei swore he would do whatever it took to keep him.
“No offense, Chief of Staff Fan, but I really don’t see any reason to join the army,” Chu Yuan smiled slightly.
He was carefully observing Fan Tianlei’s expression.
Just as he thought!
Fan Tianlei instantly grew anxious.
Chu Yuan had no interest in money!
He treated wealth like dirt!
Then how could he convince Chu Yuan? Such a remarkable talent?
Patriotic duty?
Or the usual official rhetoric?
Fan Tianlei’s mind began to race!
Chu Yuan pretended to be elusive and turned to leave.
“No, Chu Yuan, you must enlist!” Fan Tianlei lost his composure and blocked his way, utterly flustered.
“Give me a reason why I must join,” Chu Yuan said with a faint smile.
To be honest…
Watching Fan Tianlei struggle like this pleased him greatly!
“Join the army and regret for two years; don’t join and regret for a lifetime!”
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Fan Tianlei blurted out.
“Each year, hundreds of thousands enlist, with just a few million soldiers in total! Chief of Staff Fan, by your logic, ninety-nine percent of those who didn’t enlist will spend their whole lives regretting it?”
Chu Yuan raised an eyebrow, a smile touching his lips.
Fan Tianlei was stunned.
He thought, this Chu Yuan…
What razor-sharp thinking!
That was an almost irrefutable statement!
And Chu Yuan had casually deflected it?
That was incredibly impressive.
In that instant,
Chu Yuan’s standing in Fan Tianlei’s heart soared once more.
He finally realized how sharp the mind of a student admitted to one of the nation’s finest universities—Southeast University—could be.
“Haha, well said! Chu Yuan, you truly surprise me!”
After a brief shock, Fan Tianlei couldn’t help but laugh heartily.
“Chu Yuan, you’re the soldier I’m determined to recruit!”
From this simple conversation, Fan Tianlei’s resolve to bring Chu Yuan into the Wolf Fang unit grew even stronger.
No matter what!
No matter the cost!
He had to get him to enlist!
“What if I really don’t go?”
Chu Yuan suddenly felt that talking with Fan Tianlei was quite amusing.
This wasn’t a hypocrite; though he liked to trick people, he was quite naive when he himself was tricked.
“In that case, I’ll lead a special ops team and bring you back by force!”
Fan Tianlei smiled wryly.
“Alright, since Chief of Staff Fan is so sincere, I’ll agree to your request!”
“But… I have one condition.”
Seeing Fan Tianlei’s genuine demeanor, Chu Yuan decided not to joke around and accepted his invitation.
“Ah? That easily? What’s the condition? Feel free to say it!”
Fan Tianlei was almost dumbfounded.
Because…
He was still thinking about how to persuade Chu Yuan!
Unexpectedly…
Chu Yuan suddenly changed his tune.
It was like rain in a drought for Fan Tianlei.
“100,000,” Chu Yuan said with a faint smile, looking at Fan Tianlei. “Chief of Staff Fan, I still have some unfinished business outside that I need funds for. I require 100,000 yuan for operating expenses—that’s my only condition.”
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