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Chapter 201 Training Subjects

At nine o'clock sharp, with the sound of steady, powerful footsteps, Instructor Jian emerged, striding proudly ahead, followed closely by a dozen equally dignified instructors. With solemn expressions and steady steps, they entered the spacious, brightly lit auditorium. However, somewhat surprisingly, despite the full presence of Instructor Jian and his colleagues, the senior police leadership was nowhere to be seen.

Instructor Jian glanced at the students sitting obediently in their seats. Seeing that everyone was silent, he said nothing more and led the other instructors to their designated seats. At this moment, the students all looked at the instructors' seats, their backs straight and their posture dignified, not daring to slack off in the slightest.

Time ticked by. Ten minutes passed... twenty minutes... half an hour... and still no one else entered the auditorium. The students, who had previously maintained good discipline, gradually lost their composure and began whispering to each other. Though their voices were low, they were still remarkably clear in the quiet auditorium.

At that moment, Instructor Jian, who had remained silent until then, suddenly stood up and strode onto the podium. With his hands on his hips, his face dark as ink, his eyes wide, he roared to the audience, "Everyone! Stand up! After the ceremony, everyone will do 100 push-ups! Men and women alike! Anyone who dares to say one more word will be punished with an additional 100!" This furious shout reverberated through the auditorium like a bolt from the blue, instantly silencing all the noise. The trainees shuddered, their mouths shut, and they quickly rose from their seats, standing erect, not daring to move an inch.

Nearly twenty minutes passed like this, and finally, at 9:50, the tightly closed doors of the auditorium slowly opened. The first thing that caught everyone's eye was a group of middle-aged men in neat police uniforms, marching in unison. The imposing figure at the head of the group was none other than Xu Zhengan, the renowned second Chinese Commissioner of Police in Hong Kong!

When the students saw the senior leader finally show up, they immediately realized that the long-awaited ceremony was about to begin, so they stood straighter.

At ten o'clock in the morning, the sun shone on the spacious campus playground, and the opening ceremony of the Police Academy kicked off on time under the expectant gaze of everyone.

First to take the podium was the Police Academy's president, standing tall and proud, his expression solemn. In a resonant and steady voice, he delivered his opening remarks, warmly welcoming the new cadets and briefly introducing the academy's history and mission. However, to the eager and curious young faces in the audience, the president's speech seemed unremarkable, consisting merely of familiar words of encouragement and hope.

Next, the Commissioner of Police took the stage. This high-ranking figure exuded authority and decisiveness, elaborating on the current public security situation and the demands and expectations placed on the new generation of police officers. Despite the importance and seriousness of his remarks, he remained entrenched in conventional rhetoric, leaving many trainees muttering, "The same old clichés again!"

Finally, it was time for the most anticipated moment—the cadet representatives' oath-taking. He Shangsheng, neatly dressed in uniform, stepped onto the stage, looking dashing. As an accomplished police officer, already serving as an inspector and on the verge of promotion to senior inspector, he was the perfect choice to represent the cadets.

He Shangsheng stood straight, facing the faculty and students, raised his right hand, and solemnly recited the oath. At that moment, his eyes were unwavering, as if carrying the dreams and responsibilities of all the students. When he finished the last line of the oath, the audience erupted in thunderous applause.

The host then declared the opening ceremony a complete success. From start to finish, the entire ceremony took less than an hour, fully demonstrating the pragmatic, efficient, and swift work style of the Hong Kong police. The trainees dispersed excitedly, ready to face the challenging academic life ahead.

The senior leaders had all left, but the trainees could not leave yet. Instructor Jian went to the podium and talked about the course content and schedule of this training.

"Everyone, stand!" Instructor Jian shouted in a booming voice. This sudden order caught the students, who had been somewhat languid, off guard, but they dared not disobey and reluctantly rose from their seats. They looked at each other, silently cursing the strict, almost harsh, Instructor Jian.

"Hmph, I noticed you all looked listless, like frost-bitten eggplants, while you were listening to my speech just now. Were you all feeling drowsy? So, now that you're standing up, do you feel more energetic? Hahaha..." Instructor Jian's lips curled up in a faintly smug smile, but it sounded particularly awkward. He then waved to the audience, signaling the instructors to take the podium. With measured and powerful steps, the instructors ascended the podium one by one, forming a single line behind Instructor Jian.

With a smile on his face, he pointed to the beautiful instructor with a graceful figure and introduced her in a calm tone: "This is Madam Hu. From today on, she will be responsible for all your physical training in the future. As for the physical training, I will no longer interfere and leave it entirely to Madam Hu. As for me, I will focus on your leadership courses." After that, he turned slightly and continued to introduce the other instructors to everyone one by one.

He then detailed the subsequent schedule. Every morning at 6:00 sharp, the trainees were required to punctually begin their drills and unwaveringly complete a five-kilometer run. Afterward, they enjoyed a brief but precious breakfast break. Then, at 8:00, the intense and fulfilling academic life officially began. Throughout the morning, the trainees focused on a range of specialized courses, including criminal psychology, stress management, conflict management, community policing, police administration and ethics, police and the media, and psychological theory and application.

In the afternoon, the focus shifted to practical skills, including but not limited to the teaching of grappling and fighting techniques, the explanation and practice of emergency rescue knowledge, training in life-saving techniques, and the standardized operation of various firearms. As a result, every day was packed with activities, leaving no time for leisure.

Why did Instructor Jian no longer take on the crucial responsibility of physical training? The reason was simple: being in charge of physical training meant waking up early, just like the trainees. For Instructor Jian, getting up early once or twice a day to show off his authority and authority in front of the trainees wasn't a big deal. However, if he were asked to wake up this early every day, it would be a real challenge! After all, accustomed to a relatively flexible schedule, he found it difficult to adapt to waking up early every day.

After careful consideration, Instructor Jian resolutely decided to hand this arduous task over to Madam Hu. Madam Hu, having taken on this important responsibility, naturally did not dare to slack off. She quickly took action and carefully explained the specific content and requirements of physical training to the students.

It's worth noting that this physical training program features a unique feature: Trainee Inspectors and Trainee Constables will participate together. Furthermore, the assessment process will be conducted simultaneously, and the final ranking will not differentiate between the two types of trainees, but will be based entirely on actual performance. More importantly, the elimination quota will be shared equally, meaning both Trainee Inspectors and Trainee Constables will face the same competitive pressure, with no fixed ratios for elimination based on different types of trainees.

Instructor Jian finally announced that the class could be dismissed, and the hungry students rushed to the cafeteria like rabbits out of a cage.

In the afternoon, they began their formal study. However, at this time, a plainclothes policeman quietly came to the dean's office.