Weathered by the fires of combat and tempered by harsh training, the manual's edges were curled and its pages yellowed. He gently stroked the cover, much like a soldier caressing a comrade who had shared life and death with him. Within this manual were recorded his precious experiences from real combat, with every single page condensed from his blood and sweat. He carefully placed the manual into his backpack, as though carrying a weighty mission.
With his backpack slung over his shoulders, Liang Song embarked on the journey to the Special Operations Academy. Along the way, he gazed at the scenery, at once familiar and strange, and silently vowed to shine brightly in his new post.
Upon arriving at the academy, Liang Song completed the check-in procedures and made his way to his new dormitory. Pushing the door open, he found that the new quarters were much more spacious than those in his former unit, with plenty of sunlight and more complete facilities. Yet in his heart, these external conditions could not alter the habits he had cultivated over many years.
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