Ji Baichang

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Ji Baichang (季白长)
Alias(es)	Baichang; Brother Baichang
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Age	19 171
Affiliation	New Recruit Company; Special Operations Brigade; Army Special Operations Academy; Heavy Equipment Combined Brigade
Occupation/Role	Soldier; later Second Platoon Leader 300 320
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 16

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
New Recruit	16	Introduced among the incoming recruits, immediately displaying his casual attitude toward money.
Private	114	Receives and proudly wears the one-bar Private insignia.
Army Special Operations Academy Cadet / Deputy Squad Leader	269, 274, 275	His academy assignment is approved; upon arrival, he competes for squad leadership and becomes Deputy Squad Leader under Li Guang.
Second Lieutenant / Second Platoon Leader	290, 300, 320	Graduates expecting to become a Second Lieutenant, then takes on an officer’s command responsibilities as Second Platoon Leader.

Background and Military Career

Ji Baichang comes from a wealthy family and treats money as “the least” of his concerns. His father owns a company with branch offices, and Ji can draw on considerable family resources when he chooses. Before enlistment, he expected to complete two years of service and return home to enjoy civilian life, but military training and frontline experiences gradually changed that outlook. 16 270 290

As a new recruit, he becomes interested in joining the Special Operations Brigade after seeing Xue Daochao’s potential. His friendship with Lü Qinglong and rivalry with Xue Daochao push him to train harder, while Squad Leader Chen Ting privately teaches the trio specialized skills and modern-combat knowledge. 19 32 43 78

Ji earns a commendation for his contribution during a bank-hostage rescue and later decides to extend his service rather than retire after two years. He subsequently completes peacekeeping-related duties, receives a place at the Army Special Operations Academy, and transitions from enlisted soldier to officer. 78 222 264 269 290

Appearance

Ji Baichang is described as lean and somewhat handsome. Although his physique initially lags behind his closest comrades’, constant training visibly strengthens him, including his muscular thighs. 130 229

• Wears tailored civilian clothing and accessories during leave, presenting himself as a wealthy young master. 318
• Keeps himself well-groomed and is notably concerned with how he looks in uniform and civilian clothes. 114 318
• His training results improve substantially despite his comparatively lighter build. 78 270

Personality

Ji is sociable, expressive, and highly skilled at reading people. Veterans note both his financial generosity and emotional intelligence; he quickly learns the personalities of the soldiers around him and uses friendliness, gifts, and conversation to build rapport. 171 300

He is also restless, boastful, and prone to impulsive decisions. He mocks weaker recruits after outperforming them in shooting, spends extravagantly to impress others, and occasionally lets romantic frustrations interfere with his duties. 65 169 264 320

Despite these flaws, Ji responds to sincere criticism. Chen Ting’s advice leads him to refocus on military performance, while Lü Qinglong’s intervention later prompts him to apologize to the veterans under his command and separate personal problems from leadership responsibilities. 128 321

Abilities & Skills

Marksmanship

Ji is an exceptional fast shooter, particularly in fixed-point engagements.

• Hits all five targets from 30 meters in 1.8 seconds, earning an “Excellent” rating without taking the optional ten-meter advance. 169
• Fires successive shots at roughly 0.3-second intervals during the same evaluation. 169
• Improves further through basic instruction from Wang Chen, eventually surpassing Xue Daochao’s comparable shooting level. 249

Tactical Command and Combat

Ji develops from an eager recruit into a capable small-unit leader.

• Organizes ambush positions, concealment, hostage extraction, and guerrilla tactics during exercises. 306
• Leads an assault team into an enemy-held factory, using flashbangs and coordinated attacks with Xue Daochao’s squad to clear the building. 313
• Commands decisively under pressure, but initially neglects to request Lü Qinglong’s available fire support—an error that contributes to him being shot. 313
• Learns that officer-level leadership requires keeping personal emotions from affecting subordinates. 320 321

Physical Conditioning

Test	Documented Result	Notes
Three-kilometer run	10 minutes 15 seconds	His result after more than a month of new-recruit training; he remains behind Lü Qinglong and Xue Daochao. 78
Three-kilometer run	Just over 9 minutes 30 seconds	A major improvement achieved through sustained training. 270
Five-kilometer loaded march	19 minutes	Places last within his Special Operations Brigade squad at the time. 125
Five-kilometer loaded run	16 minutes 30 seconds	Later recognized by Chen Ting as an excellent result. 270
Academy physical ranking	5th in company	Ranks fifth overall after combined running, pull-up, and dip scores. 278

Underwater Combat Training

Ji has claustrophobia stemming from unpleasant childhood experiences, making underwater-combat training a significant personal obstacle.

• Faints during a descent at approximately 12 meters. 282
• Receives treatment and gradually adapts to greater depths with Lü Qinglong and Xue Daochao’s support. 282
• Faces the final individual target-striking assessment at a depth of 30 meters. 282

Resources and Interpersonal Influence

Ji’s wealth is a recurring tool in his relationships and military life.

• Purchases a mountain service center for 1 million yuan, allowing First Squad to take supplies without charge. 65
• Uses family connections to arrange a post-retirement job for Chen Ting at his father’s company; Chen Ting ultimately accepts. 270 271
• Uses gifts, food, and small favors to repair strained relationships with comrades and veterans. 321

Relationships

• Lü Qinglong — Closest friend and longtime comrade. Ji is Lü’s first friend in the military, relies on his protection and advice, and later works alongside him as an officer. 19 78 313 321
• Xue Daochao — Friend, rival, and frequent source of banter. Their competition drives Ji’s physical improvement, though Xue also blackmails him after witnessing his gift to Jiang Xiaoxiao. 32 78 126
• Chen Ting — Former Squad Leader and mentor. Chen privately trains Ji, restrains his complacency, advises him on relationships and career planning, and receives a retirement job arranged by Ji. 43 128 270
• Jiang Xiaoxiao — Female soldier Ji courts through gifts and later dates. Their relationship is constrained by training assignments and military expectations. 126 127 223 254
• Wang Chen — Instructor and shooting mentor whom Ji greatly admires. Ji considers himself Wang Chen’s half-apprentice and is deeply affected by Wang’s battlefield injuries. 249 250 261
• Nannan — An online girlfriend Ji meets during leave. After becoming emotionally invested and letting the relationship affect his platoon duties, he is deleted by her and chooses to move on. 319 321

Major Arcs

• New Recruit Company — Begins as a wealthy, carefree recruit, becomes friends with Lü Qinglong and Xue Daochao, and starts pursuing Special Operations Brigade selection. 19 32 78
• Special Operations Brigade — Earns a commendation, receives his Private rank, struggles to match his squad’s physical standards, and begins pursuing Jiang Xiaoxiao. 78 114 125 128
• Peacekeeping and Promotion — Decides to extend his service, returns from peacekeeping experience with increased ambition, and secures a place at the Army Special Operations Academy. 222 264 269
• Military Academy — Serves as Deputy Squad Leader, adapts quickly to the academy’s academic demands, ranks fifth in overall company physical fitness, and confronts his claustrophobia. 275 278 281 282
• Officer Command — Returns as a platoon leader, uses social skills to integrate with veteran soldiers, leads assaults in combat, and begins correcting his immature leadership habits. 300 313 321

Trivia

• Ji repeatedly compares Lü Qinglong to a fictional “Astartes” or “Gene Primarch” and wants Lü’s genes medically tested. 249 351
• He is a military enthusiast and frequently draws on games, fiction, and online culture when describing weapons, combat, and Lü Qinglong’s physique. 55 215 231
• He once paid another trainee to take his 2–4 AM guard shift at the Military Academy. 277