Glory of Special Forces Episode 42 Recap
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Yan Poyue rallied his C-class comrades, telling them that they faced 26 tricky, hard-to-recognize alphabets, and only by conquering them could they reach their ultimate goal. He encouraged them to unite and fight with the same fierce spirit they showed on the battlefield. Pei Ta Yan and his teammates remarked on Class C's low English scores, with the lowest being five points, which they found normal for soldiers promoted from the ranks.
However, Pei Ta Yan cautioned against underestimating them, believing that miracles could still happen among them. As everyone pushed themselves to master English, Xiao Yun Jie's distinct "Chinese English" pronunciation grated on Yan Poyue and Bai Long, while Guo Xiao Xiao used ice water to stay awake. Xiao Yun Jie suggested his unconventional study methods to Yan Poyue, who dismissed them, stating they only had six months and no time for "clever tricks."
He then noticed Bai Long, slumped asleep in his chair, acknowledging that Bai Long faced the greatest challenge of all. Leng Jing met with Qin Feng, declining the offer to become a female instructor at the All-Army Sniper Training School. Qin Feng was puzzled, highlighting her suitable qualifications and accomplishments, and urging her to consider her own future in a modern armed police force.
Leng Jing maintained that her roots were in the Cheetah Commando and she was committed to fulfilling her promises there. She instead recommended a more suitable candidate. Leng Jing then sought out Guo Xiao Xiao for a private conversation. She revealed the true nature of her shoulder injury, explaining that what she initially thought was a lucky hit from a stray bullet during a mission was, upon later analysis, a precise strike.
This incident taught her that talent and rigorous training alone were insufficient; advanced knowledge was crucial for an excellent sniper. Leng Jing shared her lifelong ambition to train one hundred outstanding snipers, noting that Guo Xiao Xiao was her fiftieth and most exceptional student. She explained that the shrapnel in her shoulder had shifted, preventing her from continuing her work, and asked Guo Xiao Xiao to take her place and fulfill this goal.
Guo Xiao Xiao, however, refused, asserting that while Leng Jing had an old injury, the instructor position truly belonged to her. Guo Xiao Xiao vehemently stated that she would not accept a "dignified departure" or a seemingly bright future if it meant compromising her integrity. She believed she could achieve both military and academic excellence through hard work, and not by giving up now, especially when she struggled with her cultural courses.
Leng Jing respected her decision, giving her more time to reconsider. In the latest monthly exam, Guo Xiao Xiao ranked fourth from the bottom, causing Yan Poyue concern. Later, at the library, Yan Poyue and Xiao Yun Jie were struggling to translate a thesis when Gu Meng, a graduate student in combat command, sat down beside Yan Poyue. Initially annoyed, Xiao Yun Jie quickly changed his tune upon witnessing Gu Meng's impressive English, asking for her help.
Gu Meng pointed out their translation errors, clarifying that "braver" was an adjective in that context, not a noun, and quoting Ralph Waldo Emerson. She then offered to help them, and with her help, their translation efforts significantly improved. During the ten-kilometer weighted cross-country assessment, Squad One, led by Yan Poyue, requested an increased difficulty, allowing Squad Two a three-minute head start. Yan Poyue's team quickly caught up to and overtook Pei Ta Yan's squad.
However, Pei Ta Yan instructed his team to maintain their rhythm, conserve energy, and follow behind Squad One. Nearing the finish line, Pei Ta Yan's squad suddenly changed formation and sprinted ahead, with Yan Poyue and Pei Ta Yan crossing the finish line simultaneously. Tragically, Bai Long collapsed from exhaustion, having stayed up all night memorizing vocabulary.
Yan Poyue brought food to Bai Long in the infirmary, finding him frustrated and hitting his head, lamenting his perceived "stupidity" and inability to learn. Yan Poyue tried to comfort him, reminding him that he endured a gunshot wound without complaint, so he shouldn't be defeated by 26 alphabets. But Bai Long's struggle ran deeper.
He confessed to trying everything, including imported memory enhancers, sleeping only two hours a night (sometimes not at all), and studying constantly, even in the restroom, all to compensate for his lack of talent and basic knowledge. Despite his immense efforts, he couldn't even catch up to his peers after repeated attempts. As the last-ranked in cultural courses, Bai Long expressed his willingness to start from scratch, but acknowledged that time was running out.
He refused to give up but could not tolerate dragging down the Cheetah Commando, wanting to remain a proud soldier in his rightful place. He chose to apply for withdrawal. With a heavy heart, Yan Poyue could only utter, "I'm sorry." Yan Poyue informed Xiao Yun Jie and Guo Xiao Xiao of Bai Long's decision.
They chose to respect Bai Long's choice to preserve his dignity and pride, understanding that he hadn't given up, but simply ran out of time, a sentiment echoed by the accelerated development of the military. Bai Long chose to leave at night, hoping to avoid distracting his comrades from their studies. Lv Tu arrived to pick him up, feeling a sense of melancholy but assuring Bai Long that no matter where he went, he would always be their "soldier king."
Despite Bai Long's wishes, Yan Poyue, Xiao Yun Jie, and Guo Xiao Xiao came to bid him farewell. As they stood by the roadside, reciting their original reserve unit numbers, Bai Long wept silently in the car. Later, Guo Xiao Xiao phoned Leng Jing to formally decline the sniper instructor opportunity.
She thanked Leng Jing for her care and trust, but explained that she still had much to learn and wanted to continue moving forward, not use this as an excuse to stop or relax. Leng Jing expressed her understanding and wished Guo Xiao Xiao luck. During a shooting training session, Pei Ta Yan commended Guo Xiao Xiao's impressive performance. He noted that with advancements in equipment, snipers no longer needed spotters and could operate independently.
He specifically mentioned Tracking Point's Shadow Tracks 8 sniper rifle, equipped with an intelligent Fire Control System (FCS). Pei Ta Yan explained that this rifle functioned like a computer, with cameras, memory, a CPU, and various sensors to measure all necessary parameters for long-range sniping, including wind speed, weather conditions, temperature, humidity, and the precise location and distance of the target.
It even accounted for bullet drop, gun angle, and Coriolis force, integrating all data to eliminate external factors affecting accuracy. He stated that the evolution of sniping technology was endless and invited Guo Xiao Xiao to learn more about new equipment from him anytime. Qin Feng and Lv Tu personally saw Leng Jing off. Qin Feng noted that she hadn't taken a vacation in two years and suggested she visit her hometown.
Qin Feng then received a phone call from the Detachment Chief, confirming Leng Jing's safe arrival. The Chief informed Qin Feng that the "Warrior Competition" had been moved up to next month due to escalating international anti-terrorism pressure. It was now the largest multi-national anti-terror exercise, effectively real combat, and Qin Feng needed to submit a participant list within a week. Qin Feng proposed using this competition not as a contest between new and old Cheetahs, but to integrate them.
His idea was to have both groups, with shared goals and opponents, complement each other's strengths to form a stronger team. The Detachment Chief expressed concern about potential friction due to their lack of prior teamwork, but Qin Feng trusted their professional awareness. Soon after, Yan Poyue, Xiao Yun Jie, and Guo Xiao Xiao were abruptly ordered to pause training and report to the teaching building's meeting room.
Uncertain of what they might have done wrong or if their monthly exam results were unsatisfactory, they worried about being eliminated. Qin Feng then informed them that they were all being "taken away," leading them to believe they were eliminated. Shortly thereafter, Pei Ta Yan and his three teammates also entered the room, reporting for duty.
