"March in step!"
Hearing the command, Ling Yun shouted it to his classmates.
Guided by Ling Yun's mental power, everyone marched in perfect formation and unison, like well-trained soldiers.
On the reviewing stand, the school leaders and Drill Instructors nodded one after another.
Compared with the first two classes, which were still somewhat unpolished and adapting to the rhythm, Ling Yun's Class Three displayed astonishing maturity, as if they had already carved every movement of military training into their instincts.
In the end, there was no doubt that Ling Yun's class took first place in the military training.
The final result was completely unsurprising. Senior One, Class Three, had taken first place in the military training drill competition by an overwhelming margin!
[Congratulations, Host. You have successfully won first place in the Body Tempering Training Competition for your mountain.] [System reward: One Qi Refining Pill.]
"Next, I'd like the class representative of the Military Training Model Class to come up and receive the award!"
The host's voice rang out.
Homeroom teacher Liu Shiguo swept his gaze over the formation and said almost without hesitation, "Ling Yun, you go up."
The leadership and sense of responsibility the boy had displayed during military training had won his approval. There was no one more suitable to represent the class in receiving the award.
Of course, part of the reason was that Ling Yun was handsome and would make the class look good.
Ling Yun walked steadily up onto the award platform. Sunlight fell upon his tall figure and handsome face. The girls below, who had originally been shrouded in fatigue, immediately perked up, and a round of low discussions and praise broke out.
"Wow, he's so handsome! Which class is he from?"
"I think he's from Class Three. He's got such presence!"
"I wonder if I'll get a chance to meet him..."
The scene naturally drew plenty of envious looks from the male students.
Just as Ling Yun was about to step down with the class certificate in hand, the host announced once more, "Next, we'll be presenting the individual Outstanding Military Training Cadre awards. Students whose names are called, please come up: Senior One, Class Three, Ling Yun!"
Amid the students' good-natured laughter and even more enthusiastic applause, Ling Yun took the stage again.
His outstanding performance and composed bearing made the leaders on the platform remember the name "Ling Yun."
After a lengthy speech by the school leaders, the principal finally announced, "...Now, I declare that Ning City No. 1 High School's 2019 freshmen military training has come to a successful conclusion!"
Cheers like those of liberation erupted across the sports field.
Immediately afterward came the moment to say farewell to the Drill Instructors, who had spent seven days with them from dawn to dusk.
"Goodbye, Drill Instructor!"
"Drill Instructor, we'll miss you!"
Many sentimental students' eyes reddened, their voices choked with emotion. This pure bond stirred ripples in Ling Yun's heart as well. Although he was not as outwardly expressive as the others, he genuinely felt their reluctance to part.
It was now time for Ling Yun to say goodbye to his Drill Instructor, Cheng Yuanzhou.
Cheng Yuanzhou gave Ling Yun's shoulder a forceful pat, his eyes filled with approval. "Ling Yun, well done! You're the most talented and composed soldier I've ever trained. Work hard. I believe that whatever you do in the future, you'll accomplish great things! When that day comes, I'll have to brag to everyone that I once trained a future pillar of society!"
His dark face wore a hearty smile, carrying the sincerity unique to a soldier.
Ling Yun returned his smile solemnly. "Drill Instructor Cheng, goodbye! I hope you realize your dream soon and soar through the blue skies!"
He had not forgotten how much Cheng Yuanzhou yearned to fly a plane.
After military training ended, each class returned to its classroom under its homeroom teacher's leadership.
"Students, we'll now begin electing the class cadres."
At Liu Shiguo's words, the students perked up.
"First, we'll be electing the position of class monitor."
[The Host's mountain is about to begin selecting its management team. Please become the Senior Disciple Brother of this mountain.] [Mission reward: One random divine artifact.]
"Teacher, I'd like to try."
Seeing the system's reward, Ling Yun did not hesitate.
During the seven days of military training, Ling Yun had established absolute authority in the class. Most of the boys approved of him, and when the girls saw that it was Ling Yun, they naturally supported him unconditionally.
Thus, once Ling Yun spoke, the students who had originally wanted to compete for class monitor lost the inclination to do so.
"Since no other students are competing, our class monitor will be Ling Yun."
Liu Shiguo had actually wanted Ling Yun to become class monitor from the beginning. Otherwise, he would not have sent Ling Yun to the office to deliver the class roster to the teacher.
He himself did not understand why he valued Ling Yun so highly. Perhaps it was because Ling Yun's bearing possessed a certain affinity.
Even if Ling Yun failed to become class monitor, he would still make Ling Yun his subject representative.
[After an intense selection process, the Host has ultimately become the Senior Disciple Brother of the Third Mountain.] [The system is drawing a divine artifact for the Host.] [Ding! Congratulations, Host. You have obtained the divine artifact Famous Sword Siming.] [Famous Sword Siming: Can block one fatal injury. It is the regret medicine of King's Canyon—when you think you are certain to die, it will tell you: "Sorry, I don't break this time!"]
Seeing that the system's reward was actually Famous Sword Siming, Ling Yun grew rather excited.
After all, this was a life-saving item.
Although danger was almost impossible in real life, possessing this divine artifact gave him an overwhelming sense of security.
The elections continued.
The position of study committee member went to Tang Jiaming, who had ranked first in the class in the middle school entrance examination, without the slightest suspense.
The position of arts committee member went to Su Yue, who was skilled at both drawing and organizing.
Next came the selection for Discipline Committee Member.
However, when it came to Discipline Committee Member, not a single person wanted the position.
It was the position most likely to offend people, since it required recording disciplinary and attendance matters.
"Since nobody wants it, let the class monitor handle it at the same time."
Liu Shiguo did not want to waste time. He wanted to get off work early, so he spoke decisively.
Ling Yun did not refuse either. Since he was already class monitor, taking on a few more duties did not matter.
"Brother Yun, your authority is terrifyingly great now. From now on, you'll be the emperor of our class—second to one person but above ten thousand!"
"Even the teacher isn't afraid of his authority being threatened. Once his own authority is stripped away, he'll learn his lesson."
Zhou Da whispered to Ling Yun from behind, a trace of envy on his face.
"Good kid. Then you can be a little eunuch by my side from now on."
Seeing the envy all over Zhou Da's face, Ling Yun decided to tease him.
"Haha, sure! I may be a little eunuch to you, but in the eyes of everyone else in class, I'll be the class's chief steward!"
Zhou Da grinned shamelessly.
Next was the Living Committee Member election.
The students thought the Living Committee Member position was a thankless chore, with all the dirty and tiring work falling on whoever held it, so nobody ran for it.
Seeing that his good big brother had taken two class cadre positions, Zhou Da did not care whether the Living Committee Member position involved dirty or tiring work. He wanted to give it a try as well.
"Teacher, leave this important responsibility to me!"
Zhou Da wore an expression of one ready to face death.
"Fine, then it's yours!"
Liu Shiguo felt that anyone other than Ling Yun could fill the class cadre positions. As long as they did not delay his getting off work, it was fine.
"Brother Yun, we're class cadres now too, even if this position is a little tiring."
Zhou Da spoke to Ling Yun happily.
"Da Zi, you really are a fool with a fool's luck. Who told you being the Living Committee Member was tiring?"
"The Living Committee Member's main duties are managing class supplies, such as chalk and cleaning tools, handling class-fee income and expenses, and arranging the cleaning-duty schedule."
"Besides, most Living Committee Members don't have to do cleaning duty themselves. They only need to arrange for their classmates to do it."
After hearing Ling Yun's explanation, Zhou Da, who had already been happy to win the position, became even happier.
"Damn, according to what you're saying, the two of us have monopolized all the authority. Old Liu is completely useless now. You're the Supreme Emperor, and I'm the prime minister!"
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