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The two-week training camp in the Dream World proved to be quite fruitful. After all, the instructors were elite members drawn from the rapid response forces of the Chinese army, and the training was far from the casual military drills that college students might experience.
This exercise quickly distinguished those truly worthy of cultivation from those merely seeking a good job. Particularly noticeable were those who had urgently resigned to apply as Trainees, as they had been sitting in offices and lacking physical activity. Many ended up embarrassed during the training and even withdrew from the program.
For these individuals, Chen Rui was very decisive. This was not a prison; they were free to leave. However, if they chose to walk away now, they would find themselves blacklisted by the Dawn Group.
The blacklist of Dawn Group primarily included notorious rogue companies and fraudulent enterprises within the industry, with very few individuals ever making it onto the list. Once blacklisted by Dawn Group, any company with even a slight business connection to Dawn would hesitate to collaborate with them, as their influence was significant.
Over time, the Dawn blacklist became synonymous with a global business blacklist. Any company placed on it would see its stock plummet, and even major publicly traded groups would struggle to survive for more than a year.
However, due to the various pieces of evidence and witnesses provided by Dawn Group, no one could claim this was a scheme by Dawn. While it did clear some obstacles for Dawn, it also served to clean up the business environment overall.
Upon learning about such matters, naturally, no one was willing to leave anymore. Even if they weren't planning to join Dawn, they still needed a job to support their families. If they were truly blacklisted by Dawn Group, it was unlikely that many companies would be willing to hire them.
Under Chen Rui's pressure and incentives, all fifty thousand Trainees aboard managed to endure the high-pressure training phase. Although they felt more acutely aware of the exhaustion and pain here, those who persisted undoubtedly strengthened their willpower.
On January 4th, 2007, at dusk:
Chen Rui ordered the Dream Control Room to awaken all Trainees and notified the security center to enhance security measures. After all, waking up fifty thousand people aboard this vessel would inevitably lead to some trouble.
The dream area was laid out similarly to a shipping container zone, with each Trainee lying in deep water tanks while entering the Dream World. This setup ensured stable connectivity with the Dream World while minimizing physical impact on the Trainees.
Naturally, it was impossible to awaken all five thousand at once; they were divided into one hundred large groups for sequential awakening. The instructors were among the first to wake from their dreams and quickly headed to their respective areas of responsibility.
Awakened suddenly from their dreams, the Trainees were somewhat surprised. They had expected this intense training session to last longer but were taken aback by its abrupt conclusion.
Their thoughts aligned with Chen Rui's; if not for time constraints, he would have gladly allowed them to train in the dream for another two or three months until they were so exhausted that they lacked the energy to think before beginning education.
After awakening, Chen Rui did not hold a meeting but instead allowed them free time and instructed the instructors to remind them to get plenty of rest that night.
This genuinely surprised the Trainees. The instructors who usually pushed them relentlessly during training now offered such gentle reminders. Many speculated whether there would be another surprise training session.
On The Other Shore, each Trainee had approximately fifteen square meters of personal sleeping space along with a private bathroom—luxuries not even afforded to staff members. Ordinary staff slept in cramped quarters similar to those on an aircraft carrier: four people sharing a nine-square-meter space, akin to soft sleeper compartments on trains ten years ago.
Due to Chen Rui's orders prohibiting any aircraft from taking off or landing on deck and opening all observation posts on both deck and aboard, the Trainees either returned to their rooms or went up to the observation decks or deck itself for fresh air. After experiencing high-pressure training in the Dream World, they could truly appreciate how wonderful reality could be.
In each Trainee's room, there was a set of uniforms provided. However, these uniforms were not standardized; instead, they were tailored based on different countries, regions, genders, and personal preferences regarding style and color.
Although it was a uniform, there wasn't much difference from casual clothes when viewed individually. If there had to be a distinction, it would be that each uniform featured a golden wheat ear and a silver wing printed on the collar.
Upon seeing this emblem, eighty percent of the Trainees were overjoyed, laughing foolishly in their rooms because they recognized what this symbol represented.
If this emblem were folded symmetrically and two Chinese characters were engraved above the wings, it would transform into the Dawn Emblem.
In every room's communication terminal, there was an unread notification requiring all Trainees to wear this outfit tomorrow, along with details of the schedule for the day.
Although the plan for the Second World had already been announced, the specific itinerary remained confidential. Even the Trainees only knew that they would be stopping at various locations around the world for sightseeing.
Chen Rui looked at the image projected in the Central Command Room and asked, "Does Miyanoura Port really have such a large capacity? Our ship is over ten thousand tons!"
First Officer Guo Xinhua smiled and walked over to Chen Rui, explaining, "Don't worry. To ensure the plan goes smoothly, Miyanoura Port has undergone renovations. Although The Other Shore can't fully dock, entering the port is still feasible and won't affect the Trainees' activities."
"That's good to hear. But can Yakushima handle six thousand passengers? The island's total population is less than two thousand!"
Chen Rui anxiously gazed at the aerial view of Yakushima, worried as he glanced at the jubilant Trainees. He didn't want their first stop to turn into a disaster.
"Well..." Guo Xinhua also felt a bit nervous and forced a smile. "According to the data, Yakushima is actually a popular tourist destination with many visitors. This time, due to our arrival, all tourism activities on Yakushima have been postponed. So aside from local residents, only crew members from The Other Shore and Trainees will be present."
"I didn't ask you about that." Chen Rui pulled up some data and pointed at the numbers displayed.
"Can't I see what you see? Even if there are no other tourists on the island, Yakushima's maximum visitor capacity has only ever been over twenty thousand people. Moreover, statistics show that the hotels and inns on Yakushima can accommodate only about three thousand guests! What about the remaining three thousand?"
He Chengrong chuckled. "Well then, since you have this concern, why did the planners create such an itinerary? Surely they want these Trainees to make something of themselves."
"Let's hope so," Chen Rui sighed as he left the Central Command Room.
Although Chen Rui was the commander of navigation and captain of The Other Shore, he hadn't devised this journey himself. While he could guess what the Planning Department was thinking, was it too bold to have these Trainees stay in local residents' homes?
Moreover, would local residents really cooperate? After all, all those aboard The Other Shore were Trainees! What are Trainees? They are individuals who have struggled significantly in the real world. Would those local residents allow these former 'failures' to stay in their homes?
The Trainees were allowed to bring certain items aboard; most chose to carry bank cards, mobile phones, and a limited amount of casual clothing. After all, daily necessities on The Other Shore were already well-prepared; extra luggage would only take up space in their already small rooms.
Even though they could carry cash or bank cards, based on their previous living conditions, bringing all their belongings wouldn't be enough for all their stops during this journey. Perhaps this was also part of what the Planning Department intended as a test for the Trainees.
At five o'clock the next morning, nearly all Trainees groggily got up. Two weeks of intensive training had reset their chaotic biological clocks to an early-to-bed-and-rise routine. Even without alarms, they found themselves waking up early.
According to the assembly location mentioned in yesterday's notice, the trainees gathered by their respective units, and then each group's dedicated instructor led them to assemble as a larger group. Finally, they prepared to disembark in order according to their group sequence numbers.
The Other Shore slowly docked at Miyanoura Port. Even after renovations, Miyanoura Port could only accommodate the front half of The Other Shore, leaving only eight exits on the right side of the bow available for the trainees.
At Miyanoura Port, countless reporters and photographers focused their attention on those eight exits, eagerly anticipating how these once-dejected youths would transform after four years.
Accompanied by the crisp sound of leather shoes striking the ground, figures began to emerge from all eight exits simultaneously. Three orderly columns stepped out, with Asian men in black instructor uniforms on the left side of the formation.
All the trainees moved in perfect order, marching out of the exits like a well-trained army. Once they reached the ground, they immediately began running away under the guidance of their instructors, leaving space for those behind them.
The scene before them resembled that of a disciplined troop, which left the reporters present in shock.
Even their clothing seemed uniform at first glance; however, upon closer inspection, each person's outfit was different. Some wore formal suits, others sported casual suits, while some donned trench coats. There were even those in jackets and athletic wear. Despite the variety in attire, the small insignias on their clothing were clear enough for all the reporters to see.
A golden ear of wheat and a silver wing...
Earlier in Chapter Two, there was an error; it should have been Yakushima instead of Wujima Island.
Yakushima is located south of Kagoshima, Japan, and is one of the better spots for ocean views. The beaches on the island are also quite nice.
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