Special Forces: At the beginning, An Ran pulled him to get his certificate.

Chapter 1360: The Identity of a Group of Mysterious People

Director Wang stood at the edge of the playground, his eyes fixed on Chen Jun and his group who were carrying out a 60-kilometer armed cross-country race. With a determined look on his face, he said confidently: "It's almost there, they must have slowed down, I bet..." However, before he finished speaking, his voice stopped abruptly, his mouth opened wide, and his eyes were full of incredible astonishment.

The scene before him was completely beyond his expectations. Not only did Chen Jun and his men not slow down as he expected, but they seemed to be injected with chicken blood and their speed increased.

Under normal circumstances, a 60-kilometer cross-country race would take an entire day for the average student, even at a brisk walk. But Chen Jun and his group, like tireless steel warriors, sprinted the entire distance. Each of them was like a perpetual motion machine, radiating a breathtaking, exuberant energy. That aura seemed to make the blood boil in anyone who saw it.

They ran at an astonishing speed, their footsteps raising clouds of dust as they rushed along like a whirlwind.

This unimaginable performance completely conquered Director Wang and the onlookers. In addition to shock, everyone's eyes were filled with amazement and curiosity about this group of mysterious people.

"Oh my god! Even if they're special forces, they can't be this outrageous, right? What unit are they from?" Director Wang was so shocked that his mouth almost dislocated. He had never seen or even heard of such terrifying physical strength and fitness. For a moment, he was stunned and stood there, his mind blank, speechless for a long time.

He was completely stunned!

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Across the school, Vice Principal Zhang Tao was busily processing documents in his office. With the principal away on an inspection trip, all the school's affairs, big and small, fell on his shoulders. His desk was piled high with documents, and he was incredibly busy. After finally finishing his urgent tasks, he checked the time and remembered that he still had to report on the school's situation to Zhou Weiguo, who was away on an inspection trip at West Point. So, he picked up the phone.

Calling Principal Zhou at this hour, the two of them had already formed a tacit understanding, and the call was quickly connected. Zhou Weiguo's cheerful voice came from the other end of the line, with a hint of ease: "Lao Zhang, what do you want to talk to me about?"

"Principal Zhou, I'm sorry to disturb your rest. According to the procedure, I need to report to you about the school's situation." Zhang Tao's tone was respectful and calm. Although he was busy with work, he did not dare to slack off in his reporting work.

"Haha, Lao Zhang, I feel at ease having you at school. In fact, there is no need to report the situation every day. But there is one special thing that I forgot to remind you before." Zhou Weiguo said with a smile, with a hint of seriousness in his tone.

"Something special?" Zhang Tao frowned slightly, his pen unconsciously stopping as a hint of doubt welled up in his mind. He had the impression that anything Principal Zhou had specifically instructed him to do must be something significant.

"Yes, during the time I was away from school, a person with a rather special identity came to this group of students. He led a team here for further training, and the training period is one year. His name is Chen Jun." Zhou Weiguo said slowly, each word clear and powerful.

"Chen Jun?" Zhang Tao heard the name, and information about this student immediately popped up in his mind. His brows furrowed even more, and a hint of dissatisfaction lingered in his tone. "I know this guy. I've seen his attendance sheet. He hasn't participated in the drills for three consecutive days. So, I assigned Director Wang to deal with him."

"Handle?" When Zhou Weiguo heard this word, his originally relaxed tone instantly turned into astonishment, and his voice unconsciously rose a few degrees. The change in volume from the other end of the phone made Zhang Tao's heart skip a beat.

"It's him. I really don't understand why you say he has a special identity? He is a complete troublemaker. He doesn't abide by the school discipline at all. He brings people around the school every day and doesn't take the school rules and regulations seriously at all..." Zhang Tao became more and more excited as he spoke. Thinking of Chen Jun's previous behavior, his dissatisfaction became stronger and stronger, and his tone unconsciously became a little heavier.

"Wait, you mean you asked Director Wang to deal with him? How is it going now?" Zhou Weiguo's tone revealed a hint of anxiety, and there was a hint of worry in his voice.

"It's being processed. I'm just waiting for the result!" Zhang Tao answered truthfully. He thought Zhou Weiguo was only concerned about the progress of the process, but he didn't expect that he would be greeted by a storm.

As soon as he finished speaking, the usually gentle Principal Zhou roared like thunder from the other end of the phone: "Hey, Lao Zhang, I've only been away from school for three days, and you're already messing around? Are you crazy? Since he dared to lead a team to do something special in school, the situation must be serious. Why don't you investigate the situation first before rushing into it? I told you, if you dare to touch him, I'll deal with you first..."

"Fuck..." Zhang Tao was so frightened by the sudden roar that his hands shook and he almost threw the phone away. He was completely confused and had no idea why the usually affable Principal Zhou would be so angry, and the wrath was directed at him. In his opinion, Chen Jun was just a young man in his early twenties. What special identity could he have? Even if a young man of this age had some background, how much of a stir could he stir up in a place like the University of Science and Technology of China? After all, this was the University of Science and Technology of China, the Huangpu Military Academy of the Chinese people. It had cultivated countless talents and held an extraordinary status in the country. He didn't think he would be afraid of so-called connections.

Zhang Tao was lost in thought when Principal Zhou on the other end of the line pressed him again, "I can't reveal their identities, but I can tell you clearly that even a Lieutenant General like me isn't qualified to inquire. This isn't just some ordinary relative. If you watch enough TV, you'll know who Chen Jun is. Remember these two rules: First, whatever Comrade Chen Jun asks, you must do everything you can to fulfill it and fully cooperate with his plans. Second, anyone whose identity is exposed must sign a confidentiality agreement and must not spread the news. This isn't my order, it's from the military headquarters, and even the Supreme Commander."

"Hurry up and get Director Wang back. Then, personally explain everything to Comrade Chen Jun. Don't delay his work, or you'll be out of this position." Zhou Weiguo said this, not giving Zhang Tao a chance to ask more questions before hanging up the phone. His resolute tone was clear, telling Zhang Tao to stop nagging and get things resolved.

Zhang Tao clutched the phone, a face filled with question marks, and sat blankly in his chair, his mind a blur. He racked his brains, but couldn't figure out who Chen Jun was, let alone which important figure he worked for. How could Zhou Weiguo value him so highly, even to the point where a lieutenant general wasn't even in a position to expose his identity? It was truly unbelievable.

Zhang Tao, usually absorbed in academic research and school administration, showed little interest in the news media and was a low-key and pragmatic vice president. At this moment, he was completely bewildered by the mystery of Chen Jun's identity, his mind a tangled mess of doubts that he could not sort out.

So who exactly is Chen Jun?

Zhang Tao picked up his coat, full of doubts, and was about to go out to deal with this difficult matter, when his phone rang again. Looking at the caller ID, it was an unfamiliar number. Zhang Tao subconsciously frowned and hesitated for a moment before answering the call.

"Military Headquarters, Ye Xun!" A low and majestic voice came from the other end of the phone, with an unquestionable momentum in the tone.

"General Ye...?" Zhang Tao was stunned and bewildered upon hearing the other party's self-introduction. This was the military's hawkish boss personally calling him, the Vice President! At first, seeing the unfamiliar number, he thought it was a call for sales or expense reimbursement, and almost hung up. Fortunately, the University of Science and Technology of China sent representatives to the military headquarters for meetings every year, so he had naturally met General Ye. He knew that General Ye was a crucial figure at the helm of the military, holding extremely high prestige and power within the military.

"Hello, Chief, what's going on?" Zhang Tao tried to calm himself, his voice trembling slightly, a hint of awe in his tone. Facing a big shot like Ye Xun, he didn't dare to be negligent or disrespectful.

"Excuse me, has Chen Jun's team arrived at your school?" Ye Xun went straight to the point without any greetings, his voice concise and powerful.

Sure enough, they came for Chen Jun again... Zhang Tao groaned inwardly, his mouth twitching uncontrollably. He couldn't understand why a young man in his early twenties, no matter how special he was, would be so special that the hawkish leader of the Ministry of Labor and Military Affairs would personally call to inquire about him? Could Chen Jun really be the son of some super-powerful figure?

Of course, Zhang Tao had learned his lesson this time and didn't dare mention sending someone to deal with Chen Jun. Otherwise, he felt he would be fired right then and there. After all, Mr. Ye was known in the military for his coldness and harsh tactics. If he angered him, the consequences would be disastrous.

"The principal has told me that, considering his special status, I didn't get too close to him. Commander, do you have any instructions?" Zhang Tao suppressed his curiosity and tried his best to make his tone sound calm and composed, but his heart was in turmoil.

"That's best. Chen Jun will lead a team to study at your University of Science and Technology of China for one year. No matter what requests he makes, if your University of Science and Technology of China cannot meet them, just call the military directly and the military will handle it. Also, his identity must continue to be strictly confidential. No matter who knows his identity, they must sign a confidentiality agreement." Ye Xun's tone was unquestionable, and every word sounded like an order, hitting Zhang Tao's heart heavily.

This was exactly the same as what Principal Zhou had said; another case of two completely different things. Zhang Tao couldn't help but complain, "Damn, who is this Chen Jun? Is he a national leader?" At this moment, his curiosity had reached its peak, but facing Ye Xun's majesty, he didn't dare to ask any more questions.

Finally, Zhang Tao couldn't help it and asked subconsciously: "Chief, how special is Chen Jun's identity? Can I know a little about it?" As soon as he said it, he regretted it and secretly prayed in his heart that Mr. Ye would not get angry.

"You're not qualified. Anyway, just strictly follow my two requirements." Ye Xun said, and then he hung up the phone decisively. The beeping sound of the phone hanging up was like a hammer hitting Zhang Tao's heart, making him realize that he was indeed not qualified to inquire about Chen Jun's identity.

Zhang Tao held the phone, stunned for a long moment. He pondered over it, thinking that Chen Jun was most likely the son of some incredibly powerful figure, perhaps even an illegitimate child. But whatever the case, it wasn't someone a vice president like him could easily offend. The thought made him shudder, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead.

"Shit, I don't know how far Lao Wang has dealt with this. I have to get out of here." Zhang Tao was extremely anxious, feeling as if his butt was on fire. He jumped up from the chair in the office like a monkey and rushed towards the door at a rapid speed.

"I hope it's not too late. Old Wang has a bad temper. I'm afraid the misunderstanding will get out of hand and it will be hard to explain." Zhang Tao prayed silently as he hurried to the playground. His steps were hurried, and his heart was filled with worry. He didn't know how Director Wang had handled the matter. If the misunderstanding really had a negative impact on Chen Jun, he would be in big trouble.

Finally, Zhang Tao arrived at the playground. The sight before him instantly pierced his eyes: a dense crowd of people, their necks craned, peering toward the center of the field, expressions of wonder and curiosity on their faces. Standing near the crowd, pointing and commenting, was none other than the irascible Director Wang. This Dean of Studies was known for his stern demeanor at school, usually extremely strict with his students. But from a distance, his face was as black as the bottom of a pot. It was unclear if it was because he was shocked by Chen Jun and the others' performance, or if it was for some other reason.

"It's over..." Zhang Tao thought to himself that something was wrong. He rushed over in two steps and grabbed Director Wang from behind. The strength of his hand was like the Nine Yin White Bone Claw. He pulled Director Wang over and shouted angrily: "Have you punished Comrade Chen Jun? Who gave you this power?" Zhang Tao's voice was very loud. The people around him were attracted by the sudden roar and cast surprised glances at him.

Director Wang was confused by this sudden questioning, his face full of question marks. He subconsciously broke free from Zhang Tao's hand and said with a look of grievance: "Didn't you ask me to deal with them?" He really didn't understand why the vice principal suddenly got so angry and had such a strange attitude. He was completely different from the usual Zhang Tao.

"No... I didn't deal with them. I wanted to deal with them, but I couldn't find a suitable excuse. My goodness, didn't you see that? They just broke the school's weighted cross-country record and raised it to a level that is almost impossible to break. Now they have started the second event and can't stop. Judging from their physical fitness, I don't think ordinary special forces can compare..."

Hearing this, Zhang Tao was also a little confused: "You mean, their physical fitness is particularly strong?" He originally thought that Chen Jun was a troublemaker who did not abide by discipline, but he did not expect that they had such amazing performance in physical fitness.

"Yes, especially their team leader Chen Jun. Although they claim to be special forces, in my opinion, there are probably no such powerful special forces soldiers in the country. Why do I feel that each of them is like a god of war..." Director Wang was still immersed in the shock of the extraordinary physical fitness of Chen Jun and others while speaking.

His eyes were fixed on Chen Jun on the playground, with both amazement and a hint of doubt in his eyes. He was obviously full of curiosity about this group of special students.

After hearing what Director Wang said, Zhang Tao felt relieved, but he knew that this matter was far from over.

He looked at Chen Jun and his group, who were full of energy on the playground, and thought to himself: "Who is this Chen Jun? Why do the military and Principal Zhou attach so much importance to him? It seems that I need to find out more..."