The Glory of Youth
Network : Jiangsu Television, iQiyi
A group of university students joins the rocket force, facing rigorous training under experienced soldiers. Among them, four roommates—Xia Zhuo, Ouyang Jun, Lin An Bang, and Yi Zi Meng—struggle to adapt. Despite initial doubts, their journey transforms them into true soldiers.
Episodes
S01E0145mNew Recruits Enlistment Xia Zhuo Excels Deputy Commander Goes Undercover
At the training commencement ceremony for the 270th Brigade's new recruits, An Lei had the veterans demonstrate a rocket soldier's operational procedures to the newcomers. Xia Zhuo immediately voiced his doubts, arguing that the rocket soldiers' positioning after the “mark your positions” command was flawed and impractical for combat. After the ceremony, squad leader Lü Zheng harshly reprimanded Xia Zhuo, but Xia Zhuo refused to admit fault. Lü Zheng ran to complain to An Lei, only to find An Lei actually calculating the issue Xia Zhuo had raised. Lü Zheng requested Xia Zhuo's transfer out of his squad, but An Lei refused. Lü Zheng attempted to distribute care packages as customary, only to be driven away by Lin Anbang's sycophantic flattery.
S01E0245m270th Brigade Conducts Full-Scale Relocation
Upon learning Fang Zhenjun's true identity, Lü Zheng rushed to his side to halt their duel. With the 270th Brigade's imminent relocation to a new camp, morale among Xia Zhuo and his comrades was low. Lü Zheng rallied the troops, leading them in chants of “Defend our homeland!” The leadership decided to combine the redeployment with a military exercise. As the 270th Brigade entered the camp, Xia Zhuo and his comrades witnessed various heavy weapons before them, a powerful sense of pride and admiration welling up within them. A doctor named Huang Wen was dispatched from the base hospital to serve as the brigade's psychologist during the exercise.
S01E0345mXia Zhuo Illegally Enters Restricted Zone and Gets Confined to Barracks
The 270th Brigade suddenly received a base alert: a terrorist organization had secretly implanted an irreversible program into a launch device, with the explosion scheduled for twelve hours later. Xia Zhuo conceived a plan to alter the magnetic field to intercept the missile, but Ouyang Jun dismissed it as impractical. When Xia Zhuo approached Qi Peng to submit his proposal, he learned Ouyang Jun had already submitted an identical plan—one deemed more feasible. Confronting Ouyang Jun about stealing his idea, Ouyang Jun denied it, suggesting Xia Zhuo verify the records himself. Xia Zhuo went to the archive to verify it, only to be caught red-handed and immediately locked in a detention cell.
S01E0445mXia Zhuo and Yi Zimeng Escape the Cave Depot
In detention, Xia Zhuo replayed today's events and realized this was likely just a drill. He frantically sought someone to unlock the door. Xia Zhuo earnestly presented his theory, but Lü Zheng scoffed at his analysis. Ultimately, Xia Zhuo failed to convince the company commander and others, landing him back in detention. Xia Zhuo refused to give up. He knew failing to find An Lei meant losing the competition. Lü Zheng spotted Xia Zhuo escaping through the ventilation shaft on surveillance and entered the detention cell to investigate. When Lü Zheng opened the door, both Lin Anbang and the others were stunned. Yi Zimeng had vanished. Lü Zheng guessed both Xia Zhuo and Yi Zimeng were in the tunnel and made no attempt to search for them.
S01E0545mXia Zhuo Awarded Third-Class Merit
Brigade Commander Wang Jinying personally interrogated Xia Zhuo, who articulated his thoughts with eloquence. Impressed by Xia Zhuo's analysis, Wang Jinying invited him to join the 334th Brigade, but Xia Zhuo promptly declined. Meanwhile, Battalion Commander Qi and others finally realize the problem aligns with Xia Zhuo's predictions, prompting them to activate the contingency strategy. The 270th Brigade issues Xia Zhuo and Yi Zimeng administrative warnings, leaving Yi Zimeng deeply disheartened. The exercise is forcibly terminated, and leaders like Fang Zhenjun express profound regret over its failure. Xia Zhuo was returned to the 270th Brigade, where Lü Zheng personally led a team to retrieve him. Though Lü outwardly expressed disdain, he was secretly overjoyed.
S01E0645mAn Lei establishes the Blade Company
The 270th Brigade moved into new barracks and commenced comprehensive training. An Lei and Political Commissar Liang proposed forming a specialized unit capable of executing decisive final strikes, which Liang supported. They sought veteran input, intending to select volunteers for a combined arms company—the elite “Battle Blade Company.” Lü Zheng also recognized Xia Zhuo's potential, so he entered him into the Elite Gunner Selection Competition. Ouyang Jun was displeased upon learning Xia Zhuo intended to go easy on him, demanding Xia Zhuo compete seriously and even berating him. Xia Zhuo grew furious, and the two clashed again over the matter.
S01E0745mAce Gunner Selection Begins
Lin Anbang was caught by the squad leader flirting with a female medic. The squad leader ordered him to volunteer for today's IV and intramuscular injections, threatening to call the company commander otherwise. Lin Anbang had no choice but to comply. On the boxing ring in the gym, Xia Zhuo and Ouyang Jun sparred fiercely, neither holding back as they landed punch after punch to each other's faces. Lü Zheng intervened, ordering them to return and reflect on their actions. An Lei proposed having the Four Elders participate alongside the new recruits in the Elite Shooter Selection Tournament to set an example. Hou Jidong and Chen Haofeng objected, but Lang Yongcheng assured them he could handle it. With Lang Yongcheng's assurance, the other three reluctantly agreed.
S01E0845mXia Zhuo Abandons the Shortcut to Rescue His Brother
Lin Anbang deliberately pressed the abandon button. Lü Zheng immediately drove over, only to find the button alone. At that moment, Lin Anbang and Yi Zimeng secretly emerged and drove off with Lü Zheng's car. Xia Zhuo and Ouyang Jun went to find Lin Anbang and Yi Zimeng, only to encounter an enraged Lü Zheng. Xia Zhuo and Ouyang Jun brought Lü Zheng back to the standby hangar, arriving just as the Four Elders were dining. The two were ravenously hungry. Lin Anbang and Yi Zimeng drove up to meet everyone, claiming they'd withdrawn from the competition. Lü Zheng had sent him to sell goods, and the group was instantly fooled. Since they hadn't brought money for the competition, Lin Anbang even had Yi Zimeng keep track of the accounts.
S01E0945mLin Anbang Eliminated
Xia Zhuo and the others finally located Lin Anbang and Yi Zimeng, with everyone deeply displeased by Lin Anbang's actions. Xia Zhuo and Yi Zimeng severely reprimanded Lin Anbang, who only then realized his mistake. Xia Zhuo and Yi Zimeng led their comrades onward, while the Four Elders left all the food for the new recruits, leaving themselves to eat only wild vegetables. Lü Zheng sought to expel Lin Anbang from the Blade Battalion, but Lin protested vehemently. Xia Zhuo and Yi Zimeng accompanied Lin back, only for Lin to end up comforting them instead. The Four Elders were about to depart for the Elders' Village. An Lei specially had Yang Wanjin deliver sweaters for them and arranged a dedicated vehicle for their journey.
Cast
Li Yifeng
Xia Chu
Zhang Xinyu
Huang Wen
Xiao Yang
Lang Yongcheng
Chen Xingxu
Ouyang Jun
Duan Bowen
Lin Anbang
Wen Zhengrong
Li Manwen
Yu Zhen
Yu Quanhai
Du Yuan
Fan Chao
Zhang Ruonan
Liang Nuo
Li Zier
Zhou Hung
Lv Yan
Wang Tian
Chunyu Shanshan
Hou Jidong
Fan Lei
Wang Xianmin
Wang Daqi
Lu Zheng
Dong Chunhui
Yi Zimeng
Zhao Yansong
Xia Weilin
Zhang Shen
Huang Li
Apollo Yu Bo
An Lei
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