Chapter 149: Faith (2/2)

On the training plan, Chong Lin's tasks for the next day were rearranged by sequence and amount. Some things had been added while others had been reduced. It seemed at first glance as if the total quantity was similar to the previous day, but in fact it was a little more than before.

Because of this tiny increase, Chong Lin was close to completing all the tasks, but failed again. The small gap had created enough separation to inspire him. He was no longer slacking off, but became more active, in hopes of completing his tasks on time.

While the other coaches were still seeking ways to encourage their trainees to work harder, Dai Li had gotten Chong Lin back to high-intensity training successfully. Dai Li felt that he was lucky to have Chong Lin as his trainee, as he always kept pushing to be better.

Seeing the other coaches stuck, Dai Li rejoiced. He knew that the gap between Chong Lin and the other policemen would soon be widened. After all, Chong Lin had once been an undercover investigator. Police officers who were qualified to be undercover agents, especially to detect drug lords, had to be outstanding. Those selected must be the best in terms of physical fitness, combat, marksmanship, etc, let alone IQ and psychological quality. Therefore, physically, Chong Lin was way better than the others.

To Chong Lin, even though he had only gotten back half of his previous ability, he was guaranteed to get a full score on the make-up test.

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Chong Lin's leg injury had been caused by his own overthinking. Now that he knew there was nothing wrong with his leg, and had erased the mental blocks from his head, he immediately devoted himself to crazy training.

On the training field, sweat poured down from Chong Lin's face.

”15, 16, 17, 18...” Chong Lin forgot how many sets of eighteen pull-ups he had done today. According to the qualifying standard for the fitness test, eighteen was equivalent to a full score. Chong Lin was exhausted, but he still insisted in practicing.

”Officer Lin, you have been practicing for two hours. That is enough. Let's take a break,” said Dai Li.

”No, I can do it!” Chong Lin refused.

Dai Li was about to say something, but stopped himself. He saw tenacity and persistence in Chong Lin's eyes. Chong Lin could hardly bear it.

So tired! No, I can't give up, I have to keep working! I must make up the time I missed...

At this moment, Chong Lin remembered that he was a policeman, and recalled the responsibilities he had.

...Loyalty to the motherland, loyalty to the people, and loyalty to the law... Chong Lin contemplated the vow he had made under the national flag on the first day he wore his police uniform.

...Obey orders, obey command; keep disciplined, keep secret... Chong Lin finally said to himself. Only strong belief was left in his mind!

...Be impartial and honest; observe duty, do not be afraid of sacrifice... He repeated the vow. Only one goal remained in his mind: holding on.

To Chong Lin, it was not only a hundred-word vow, but a career, a mission, and a responsibility; a faith to which he was willing to dedicate his life!

He was eager to return to his original status. He was eager to be the original version of himself!

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The two-week training period came to an end. The police officers had their big test, then went to take the make-up fitness examination.

The test was not only for them, however; it was also for the coaches. Only the coaches who ranked in the top thirty would qualify to stay, and be formally enrolled in the national team's Youth Training Program.