After Being Reborn, I became a firefighter again?

Chapter 129: Chapter 86: Your Performance, My Reputation!

A deathly silence.

Fang Huai felt completely exhilarated.

The squad leader’s words were just too satisfying.

Ah, it’s still the best to follow the squad leader!

Cao Yi’s head buzzed with Hao Chengbin’s voice, and the old soldiers from the First Squadron rushing upstairs stopped in their tracks to listen to Hao Chengbin venting on the top floor.

In fact, when speaking here, the entire training tower could hear it. During the pauses in Hao Chengbin’s speech, many old soldiers were already heading up.

Those outside the tower couldn’t hear very clearly, but the word had already begun to spread inside: It seems that the Instructor from the second squadron, Old Cao, known for his temper, got scolded by the newly arrived Third term Non-commissioned officer Hao Chengbin because of a new recruit!

Everyone wanted to come up and see this extraordinary scene!

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After hearing about it, the cadres from the First Squadron were surprised and immediately felt like Hu Da was hiding something, keeping such information to themselves.

The Second Squadron’s cadres also cursed Hu Da inwardly; you were actually holding back such information and not sharing it sooner?

People felt slightly colder towards Hu Da, distancing themselves a little.

Hu Da was cursing in his heart, cursing Cao Yi as an idiot, ruining his reputation for fairness once and for all.

The First Squadron’s cadres had already started signaling to a few non-commissioned officers behind them.

A few non-commissioned officers who had already arrived and heard everything clearly immediately came over with smiles, patting Fang Huai on the shoulder and saying to the cadres.

"If the Second Squadron doesn’t want him, we do! No, let’s trade, trade! The transfer is already decided, he’s been allocated to our Special Duty Squad, not the Second Squadron. Let them choose one to swap, okay?

We just love those with talent!"

Cao Yi felt really embarrassed.

But considering the situation of the squadron, he had no choice but to appease Hao Chengbin for a bit.

Firstly, Hao Chengbin had already arrived and the Detachment had issued an order naming him Non-commissioned officer platoon leader; he couldn’t afford to sour relationships too much.

They had to get along well in the future, after all.

Secondly, if this soldier was truly awesome, he had to have him!

He absolutely had to have him!

"Hey!"

Cao Yi’s first reaction was to shift the blame:

"Squad leader Hao! You’re already a soldier in our squadron, the transfer procedures are all set. Why are you still mentioning the old squadron?

Just now they were the ones saying that this year’s new recruits are of low quality, that’s why I just agreed a bit! Who said we don’t want him?

Did I say that?

I just said Fang Huai is very talented! You’ve trained him well, a good soldier! Before...never mind! From now on, we are all comrades sharing the same mess hall!"

While speaking, Cao Yi wanted to mention his own transfer, but since the other party knew to ask the leadership, he should be well aware of Cao Yi’s difficult position.

Old Liu from the Detachment is in charge of that area, and as an instructor, Cao Yi could not escape the management of the Detachment.

Once the Captain of the First Squadron heard this, his mind churned, and he immediately started to speak:

"Eh? Instructor Cao, don’t be a welcher! You’ve already said you don’t want him, so let’s choose a new recruit from our squadron to trade with yours!

Let’s swap!

We in the First Squadron are just missing a standout communication officer, and I think this Little Fang is very bright!

Hu Da, you can’t be unfair with this matter! Tonight, I’m going to call the Brigade Captain and Old Teacher He, and we must fight hard for this!"

Cao Yi, whose thoughts were floating mid-air just a moment ago, only realizing how valuable this soldier could be. He wanted to fight for him, and now hearing that the other side had already thought out his development path, he immediately woke up, filled with regret.

That’s right!

Good with computers, capable of summarizing experiences, if placed in a communication officer’s role, wouldn’t all the disaster reports, detachment daily news, and monthly published articles have a place to go?

With good physical fitness, the communication officer’s position in martial arts competitions would have someone to fill it, right?

If even He Zhijun felt he had huge potential... this was truly an all-around talent!

No, no, this called for a phone call, an immediate one.

Arguing here was pointless, Old Teacher He from the Detachment could make a decisive judgment, and his support was necessary for Cao Yi.

Cao Yi turned and gave the Second Squadron’s Captain a look, then immediately headed downstairs.

Once out of sight, he changed his walk into a run.

"Hey, where are you going?" asked Captain Huang of the First Squadron in a hurry.

"I’m going to the toilet!"

The voice was already below the eighth floor as he responded.

"Damn, he’s off to find Old Teacher He!" Captain Huang realized and immediately wanted to go downstairs too.

But the Second Squadron’s Captain Ye Jiahong grabbed him, saying with a grin, "Instructor Cao is going to the toilet, why the rush, huh?"

"You... I’m going to the toilet too!" Captain Huang tried to break free immediately.

"What for? Let’s just finish the training and I’ll treat you to grilled fish!" The Sichuan accent of Ye Jiahong made his words, accompanied by his shameless grip on Captain Huang trying to leave, especially funny.

The two main officers of the Second Squadron coordinated quite tacitly.

Fang Huai was quietly laughing inside and felt calm as he looked back and realized the other new recruits didn’t dare to ask him to move the water hoses, and just panted as they ran up and down with distended bellies.

He hurriedly said, "Squad leader... Commander! I should go and deliver the water hoses; they are too busy to cope."

Vice Brigade Captain Hu’s face darkened, but finally hearing someone speak sensibly, he felt slightly comforted and waved his hand:

"Go on, go on."

After saying that, he turned to stare at the two wrestling cadres, full of resentment: "The new recruit is more sensible than you two!"

...

Cao Yi descended the stairs while connecting the call to the Instructor.

The Instructor’s name was He Yongjun, from Sichuan.

As he had cycled through the role of Instructor in four big teams, his experience was vast, earning him the respectful title of "Old Teacher He".

He was the most senior Deputy Brigade Captain in the Detachment, hence the Brigade Captains of his unit held him in high regard, as did the Secretary. Moreover, with a fiery temper, even the Chiefs of Staff had been chased and kicked by him, so in the Special Duty Squad, his word was often the final decision.

With him around, leaders like Deputy Brigade Captain Hu softened a lot, to say nothing of the Chiefs of Staff.

Only the Brigade Captain could discuss matters with him.

Cao Yi had a temper, but compared to Old Teacher He, it was child’s play.

He Zhijun was nicknamed "Little Old Teacher He" due to the similarity of his name with Old Teacher He, and this nickname, coupled with his personal capabilities, earned him a special respect in the Special Duty Squad.

"Hello, Instructor!" Cao Yi hurriedly exclaimed as soon as the call connected.

"What are you up to (What’s going on)? Yelling so loudly this late at night, what the hell!"

Hearing Old Teacher He flare up and also hearing mahjong tiles clacking in the background, Cao Yi paused and lowered his voice.

"Sorry, Instructor, I was talking about that new recruit..."

Cao Yi hastily organized his thoughts.

Old Teacher He’s scolding was already coming through:

"Do you need to ask me so many times about one thing? There are only ten new recruits in the big team! First Squadron has six, and you have four! Next year, when new recruits come in, you’ll get your replacements! Don’t you understand?"

"No, no! Instructor, I meant the new recruits originally assigned to our Squadron, we’re not changing that, right?" Cao Yi said, already regretting his words.

Damn, just when Old Teacher was playing mahjong! Stepped on his bad side, now I’ll have to take a scolding tomorrow.

Old Teacher He seemed not to quite understand, his tone calmed:

"What the heck are you trying to say?"

"I’m talking about... that new recruit named Fang Huai, First Squadron wants to trade him, but if you’re busy, Instructor, I can report in person tomorrow."

Cao Yi also weighed in his mind, what’s more important, a new recruit or not provoking the Instructor?

Unexpectedly, he heard a muffled conversation from Old Teacher He’s side.

The voice was faint, as if Old Teacher He had covered the mouthpiece, but Cao Yi still heard.

"Captain Zhang... that nephew of yours... is his name Fang Huai?"

"Mhm... Nephew, Fang Huai, with Huai as in Huaihe River."

Old Teacher He’s voice became clear and certain:

"Is this why you’re calling? Don’t worry! He can’t be transferred! They specifically requested him for the Second Squadron!

Make sure you take good care of him for me! Leadership even came to see me specifically about him!

Tell Huang Yi to stop calling and bothering me!

I only have this little bit of time at night to enjoy some mahjong, but I’ve been constantly taking calls from you two! From now on, unless it’s a Police Dispatch, do not call me in the evenings!"

"Eh, eh..." Overpowered by Old Teacher He’s authority, Cao Yi couldn’t help but nod his head profusely.

After a round of scolding, the call was ended.

Cao Yi was overrun with mixed feelings and a touch of shock.

That Fang Huai... wasn’t he related to Deputy Chief of Staff Qin? How come he’s also Captain Zhang’s nephew?

Where do you find a leader’s relative who’s also capable?

Isn’t that just bragging?

Thinking this, Cao Yi called He Zhijun again.

...

The second time Fang Huai descended the stairs with two water belts, he ran into Cao Yi returning from his call.

Seeing him, Cao Yi’s expression changed at least twice, as if he were pondering how to speak with him.

When he reached Fang Huai, he finally revealed a brilliant smile and patted his shoulder.

"Young man! Keep up the good work! You have a bright future!"

"Yes, sir."

Fang Huai watched his change in demeanor without any psychological pressure and inwardly sighed.

Damn, everyone in Special Duty is quite the character.

Just as Fang Huai was about to turn and head back up the stairs, Hao Chengbin came down and grabbed his shoulder, dragging him off into the distance while speaking.

"I’ve talked a big game on your behalf; don’t disgrace your squad leader!

Once you leave the new recruit group, it’s different. Be modest, but when it’s time to show what you’re made of, don’t hold back!

If you’re capable, don’t hide it. Show it for all to see!

If you don’t perform, the squad leader loses face!

Starting tonight, your and Han Yong’s evening exercise is extended by half an hour!"

Fang Huai: ???

...

Time flies like an arrow, swift as a galloping horse, with a bowstring snapping like thunder.

The New Year arrived.