Chapter 215
Chapter 215: Power of an Idol
Translator: BeetleBarker Editor: Tennesh
Many people never thought about promotion during military service, as it only lasted one year . If this was the period right after the New Era had been founded and military service was still two years, this sort of thing would be more common . However, most promotions nowadays happened in the second year of military service, and normal people required second- or third-class merits to rise up the ranks quickly . People like Fang Zhao, who had not graduated from military school and yet received third-class merits a short while after enlisting, were extremely few . That was why Shanta and the others had said that this was an exceptional case, because he was an exemplary model soldier and set a benchmark .
This sort of opportunity had not been seen for many years and had to be grasped . Of course, the reactions online were indeed very huge .
"Forget about his rank for a second . I'm not sure if you noticed the gun Fang Zhao was holding; it was different from the one he held in the morning . The serial number is different . I didn't get to see the serial cleary, but the first letter is different . "
"Speaking of that, according to regulations, if he got promoted directly, he would be able to wield a gun, yeah, a gun of his own . After he is discharged, he can also apply for lawful gun ownership . "
"Lawful gun ownership!?" This attracted many people's attention .
"That means to say that even after Fang Zhao completes his military service, he will be able to carry a gun everywhere he goes?"
"Wicked!"
"Now I feel like heading over there for my military service . I used to attend special martial arts classes and have basic training in that area . Perhaps I can garner a few meritorious deeds so I can lawfully own a gun after I complete my service!"
People who had some genuine ability started to dream about this . Fang Zhao had managed to achieve some meritorious deeds, so they likely would not be worse off than him .
"I'm already in year two of university . I had already prepared to enlist in October and made plans, but now I have changed my mind!"
"Me too, I'm changing mine as well . Luckily, enrollment hasn't started . When the time comes, I want to apply for planet Baiji! And become comrades with Fang Zhao!"
"Stop thinking from your asses . Young people are just too impulsive! Do you know how tough military service is? If you have the means, it's better to find a more relaxing place to serve," those who had served in difficult places advised .
"Can this be called being impulsive? No! This is called a sense of responsibility! It's called being honorable! I want to do my part for the construction of planet Baiji and contribute to the great cause of the immigration plan! I'm not afraid of terrorist attacks and I want to go . I might not have ice-cold blood running through my veins, but my heart is fiery and I live and breathe for the mission!"
"The person above, you are too f*cking dramatic! Actors aren't even as engrossed as you!"
"Actually, how could there be so many terrorist attacks? As long as there is some contribution and excellent behavior, after one year of military service, you could probably gain some substantial benefits . Planet Baiji is about to enter a construction phrase and is short of people; this is a rare opportunity . "
"That's right . Furthermore, one doesn't need to be strong in terms of military might—technical skills will do . Now that planet Baiji will be undergoing construction, when it comes to fighting for merits, people with technical talents can also go over and try their hand . I specialize in communications technology and come from a famous school in Huangzhou . I feel that I can go over and fight for some merit . "
Regardless of how frequently recruitment videos were shown or how many outstanding examples were brought up, there was not enough attention and viewership . Nowadays, young people of the New Era did not care much about such things . When they mentioned military service, very little were willing to take risks or suffer . but after news of Fang Zhao was released, they felt as if it had happened right beside them . It had a profound impact .
Many people did not necessarily have a military complex or want to serve for the good of humankind . Suddenly being fired up was partly due to adoration for the strong and partly a yearning for power . Fang Zhao's example only ignited the fires in their hearts .
This had a profound impact, especially on people in the gaming circles . They could now stand a little taller and rebut when facing people from outside the gaming circles . There was a sense of pride and, at the same time, a sort of yearning .
The virtual world and the real world were always at odds . A lot of people thought that the virtual world and real world were completely separate—gaming gods of the virtual world and kings of the real world had nothing in common—but now, Fang Zhao was like a miraculous point and was blurring the lines separating the virtual world and the real world .
Very quickly, Fang Zhao's new photograph was published and circulated by many large and popular media outlets .
This was not the action of an entertainment company or netizens gossiping . Rather, it was the government's promotion!
The thought process of the top brass was this: Don't you all love to chase stars? We won't obstruct you this time, so chase to your heart's content! If you are able to chase all the way, you will be rewarded!
Regional television channels, internet television channels, major entertainment news channels, and even non-entertainment news channels were reporting on this .
A reviewer used Fang Zhao as an example in his newly posted article analyzing the power of idols . In the article, he jokingly wrote a line: "I'm afraid that the October applications for military service on planet Baiji are going to explode . "
As for people within the entertainment industry that disliked Fang Zhao, they did not feel so good . They had discovered that, just a week after the terrorist attack, Fang Zhao had made the headlines again! And this time, it was a g*ddamn government-approved headline! Even hiring the internet water army wouldn't be able to suppress it .
At the Silver Wing Tower, 50th floor .
As the others were having a passionate discussion, Zuo Yu received a new message . He was informed that he would have a new colleague .
Zuo Yu sighed . "There will be a newcomer . "
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