29: Chapter 29 Turning the Test into an Opportunity: Company Commander, If You're Going to Fight, Fight!

Darkness, still boundless darkness. Silence, still the kind of silence that drives one mad.

Qin Feng sat cross-legged, but his entire state was completely different from when he first entered.

Under the influence of the "Willpower Enhancement Serum," his mind was focused as never before.

His brain was like a biological computer running at ultra-high frequency, frantically analyzing the current situation and his future path.

"If I want to become a true soldier and earn military merit, the conventional path definitely won't work," Qin Feng calculated silently in his heart.

"I must enlist early."

"Four years of university is too long; I can't afford to wait."

"Therefore, I must take a special route."

"Exceptional promotion!"

These four words flashed through his mind like lightning.

In The Military, there is only one way to get an exceptional promotion, and that is to perform a monumental service!

To perform a service, one needs an opportunity. And right now, The Little Black Room is his best stage!

If he could put on a performance here that would shock even Company Commander Zhou Hailong, then the first step of his plan would be a success!

"One night?" The corners of Qin Feng's mouth curled into a confident arc in the darkness.

"Your perspective is too narrow, Company Commander."

He slowly used the remaining bottle of "Physical Fitness Enhancement Serum (Primary)." Although the effect wasn't strong, it was better than nothing. At the very least, it would keep his body from becoming too stiff while maintaining one position for a long time.

After finishing all this, Qin Feng adjusted his breathing, and his whole person completely entered a state of Zen-like stillness, calm as an ancient well. He stopped thinking about anything and instead focused all his mental energy inward. Time slowly passed in absolute stillness.

Meanwhile, in the monitoring room of the camp headquarters, Company Commander Zhou Hailong was sitting in front of a screen displaying several constantly pulsing curves.

These were the real-time vital sign monitoring data—heart rate, blood pressure, brain waves—from Qin Feng inside The Little Black Room.

Beside him, a Military Doctor in charge of monitoring was looking at the screen in disbelief, staring at the test data with shock.

"Co... Company Commander... are... are these data points normal?" The Military Doctor pointed at the steady curves, his voice trembling.

"Too normal, so normal it's practically abnormal!" Company Commander Zhou Hailong's gaze was also fixed intently on the screen, his eyes filled with shock.

It had been three full hours since Qin Feng went in. Based on past experience, an ordinary recruit would have had their heart rate soar above 120 by this time, their blood pressure would be unstable, and their brain waves would have become chaotic due to fear and anxiety.

But what about Qin Feng? His heart rate had consistently remained at around sixty beats per minute, even steadier than a normal person's while sleeping. His blood pressure was as stable as a textbook.

Most outrageously, his brain waves were showing very regular alpha waves. This indicated that his brain was in a state of extreme relaxation, calmness, and focus!

This kid... he isn't being punished! Is he actually meditating in The Little Black Room?!

"A monster... truly a monster..." the Military Doctor muttered to himself.

He had worked in psychological intervention for so many years and had seen countless veterans with iron wills, but someone like Qin Feng, who could enter The Little Black Room for the first time and be as relaxed and comfortable as if he were at home, was definitely the first!

Company Commander Zhou Hailong didn't speak, but his heart was already churning with huge waves. He had originally thought that if Qin Feng could hold out for three hours, he would already be a genius with exceptional willpower.

But now it seemed he had severely underestimated this kid. This was no longer in the realm of genius. This was a natural-born soldier! A war machine born for the battlefield!

Such a good seedling, if just left in university to be trained in the standard way for four years... that would simply be a waste of talent! It would be a crime against the country and the people!

A thought uncontrollably grew wildly in Company Commander Zhou Hailong's mind. He had to find a way to keep this seedling in The Military.

Company Commander Zhou Hailong pondered for a moment, then finally picked up the internal phone on the desk and dialed a long-dusty number. The phone rang for a long time before it was answered.

"Hello, who is this?" a hoarse and vigilant voice came from the receiver.

Company Commander Zhou Hailong took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "Wildcat, it's me, Mad Dragon."

The other end of the phone fell silent instantly. After a long while, that hoarse voice sounded again, carrying a trace of incredulous excitement.

"Madman?! You f*cking still alive?!"

A smile appeared on Company Commander Zhou Hailong's face.

"Old comrade-in-arms, there have been rumors in all the major Military Regions recently; is there really going to be a big move from the top?"

"Considering our friendship, give me the bottom line."

"..." The other end of the phone was silent for a long time; Wildcat still looked troubled.

"Madman, this is top secret, don't make it difficult for me."

Soon, Wildcat changed the subject and asked puzzledly, "Wait! This isn't your style. Since when have you been so interested in the policies from above?"

Company Commander Zhou Hailong didn't beat around the bush and went straight to the point.

"Old friend, you know about The Military training for university freshmen being held by the top brass recently, right?"

Wildcat: "I know!"

Company Commander Zhou Hailong said earnestly, "To tell you the truth, I've found a good seedling. You also know that it's not the recruitment season yet, so I came to you to see if you can think of a way. See if there's any opportunity to get him admitted early through an exceptional promotion."

"Hey! Is that all? I thought it was something big." Wildcat finally understood; this guy was here to poach someone.

"This doesn't count as a big deal? I, Mad Dragon, finally took a liking to someone, and you say it's not a big deal?"

Company Commander Zhou Hailong said indignantly, "I ask you about policy, you give me 'top secret.' Fine! I won't ask, then you can at least give me a pointer, right?"

Wildcat: "Hehe... just wait."

"What do you mean?" Company Commander Zhou Hailong was confused.

"Just wait, do nothing? Sit and wait for a pie to fall from the sky!"

On the phone, Wildcat sighed again.

"What else? I'm only one rank higher than you; did you think I was Doraemon, omnipotent?"

"Let me tell you, you aren't the first one to call."

"In the five major Military Regions of the Dragon Kingdom, those old friends of ours are saying every day that they've found a good seedling, with the exact same tone as you."

Company Commander Zhou Hailong was anxious and, unwilling to fall behind, said, "There's such a thing?"

Wildcat: "Nonsense! Do you think you're the only one with sharp eyes? Everyone else is quite shrewd."

Company Commander Zhou Hailong hurriedly asked, "How did you answer them?"

"How could I answer?" Wildcat looked helpless.

"Just the same as you, told them to wait."

Company Commander Zhou Hailong: "No, buddy, just telling me to wait all the time isn't a solution."

"Brother, I can only say this much; I already told you it's top secret." Wildcat said earnestly, "There are some things I cannot say explicitly, but I can tell you that this matter from the top is not small."

Hearing this, Company Commander Zhou Hailong seemed to realize something, and his heart jumped suddenly.

"How long do I have to wait?"

Wildcat: "Probably next month; I can only say this much."