You Haven't Even Enlisted Yet, So How Did You Earn First-Class Merit?

Lin Chen, a former special forces soldier in his previous life, is reborn on the day he is due to enlist.

But on his way to meet the woman who was his wife in his previous life, he comes across the July 15 fire that once shocked the entire nation.

With lives hanging in the balance, Lin Chen charges resolutely into the blaze.

Single-handedly, he saves 21 people.

His heroic feat instantly sets the internet ablaze.

Netizens eagerly volunteer and call on the authorities to award Lin Chen a First-Class Merit...

The authorities make a special exception and actually approve it.

On the day the new recruits report for duty, the company commander is completely dumbfounded.

“What? There's a First-Class Merit recipient among the new recruits?”

“How am I supposed to lead him?”