After Being Reborn, I became a firefighter again?

Chapter 157: Chapter 113: Qualifications to Leave a Will

"Squad Leader, have you ever written one of these?" Fang Huai suddenly asked.

Little Black noticed the inexplicable smile in Fang Huai’s eyes and frowned, waving his hands:

"Eh... Why write that thing, it’s both tacky and ominous!"

While speaking, he punched Fang Huai’s armpit and laughed:

"You little punk, you sure know a lot, huh?"

Fang Huai smiled with reservation, "I’ve seen it on TV."

The three new recruits nearby weren’t stupid either.

Hearing the word "ominous," they all knew what it was and looked somewhat disgruntled. Han Yong, who had touched the will earlier, was rubbing his fingers together, trying to erase the traces left on his hand by the will.

But Fang Huai was filled with longing.

In his previous life, he didn’t have the privilege to write such a letter.

Back then, he also wanted to write a letter filled with grand sentiments to touch himself and to leave something behind, making him feel the journey wasn’t made in vain.

After all, this letter was also a part of the Firefighting forces’ honor.

Perhaps it was the residual influence from his uncle not wanting a descendant of an old martyr to lose his life there, or maybe because he was not skilled enough in martial arts, the Squadron Leader gave him "extra care" never letting him undertake urgent, dangerous, or heavy-duty tasks.

His longing for front-line missions started when he made a big fool of himself once.

Back then, he was the Water Supply Officer.

He remembered operating the pressurization system behind the water tanker, and incidentally managing the water divider when an old man dressed in an old-style military uniform approached him, asking why everyone else had rushed in while he stayed back. "Is it because your skills are not up to par?"

Embarrassed and unable to explain, he grabbed the two-way radio and pretended to ask earnestly, "Captain, does the front need additional hoses?"

To show that his work was also important.

Unexpectedly, while everyone else was busy, just as he finished speaking, the Captain’s scolding voice came through the radio: "Fang Huai, you’re a rear echelon, why are you cluttering the radio channel without being called? Shut your mouth!"

He could only remember that people around were laughing, and it was the only time he blushed after the age of 20.

Water Supply Squad Leader was the only Squad Leader title he got during his service.

It was because he and another comrade were to be evaluated for squad leader roles, and they needed the title, so the Squadron temporarily created a squad for them.

The squad included several veteran drivers who didn’t need the squad leader status.

He was actually the only person in the Squadron who had attended diver training, but luck was "not good" in a county that didn’t even have a moat and where the reservoir was completely closed off. The water conditions were so stable that the Squadron’s sole set of diving gear was collecting dust by the time he was discharged.

Eager to be in the most dangerous places, he had secretly practiced many water gun operation techniques and fire situation handling methods, and he also taught new recruits, but even after those he taught became Number One Staff, he had never served in that role.

Such a specially cared-for Old Soldier couldn’t bring himself to have grand sentiments; he was afraid his comrades would discover it and secretly mock him behind his back.

"Little Black! Take Little White out for some soccer! Let it get some air!"

The loud yell of the Logistics Officer pulled Fang Huai back to reality, and he hurriedly stuffed his combat uniform into the equipment storage.

"Okay!" Little Black cheerfully agreed, about to head to the training tower.

Fang Huai also remembered the task, "Squad Leader, can I go with you?"

Little Black was laid back, waving his hand: "Let’s go!"

...

The two chatted as they walked along.

"You like Little White? I saw you playing with it this morning."

"Yeah!"

"It doesn’t like people holdin’ it like that! It’s over three years old, that’s like over thirty in human years! If you got somethin’, just call it directly!

It’s not a pet dog, doesn’t like bein’ petted like that! Me and the Logistics Officer, when we talk to it, it understands! You call it, and if it wants to go, it’ll follow you!" freёweɓnovel.com

"Oh..." Fang Huai then realized he had approached the canine gentleman in the wrong way.

No wonder it kept showing its teeth to him all morning.

Continuing, he asked curiously: "Squad Leader, why do you sound like you’re speaking Cantonese? Aren’t you from Guangxi?"

Little Black laughed heartily: "What should Guangxi Mandarin sound like?"

Fang Huai pinched his nose and imitated exaggeratedly: "It should be... Brother Piao~ my book has arrived~"

Little Black burst into loud laughter, revealing his canines:

"My home is in Jiu (province)! Our local dialect there is almost the same as Cantonese!

And that one, you’re overemphasizing the Zhuang tones! No one from Guangxi talks like that! Sounds like you’re just messin’ around, half-baked!"

Fang Huai was also a bit embarrassed; in the few years before he was reborn, Guangxi dialect was indeed demonized by some internet celebrities.

Chatting like this, they arrived at the training tower, and Little Black didn’t go in; instead, he just stood in front of the tower and yelled, "Little White! Soccer time!"

"Woof!"

The three-legged dog grandee came out quite excited.

However, upon seeing Fang Huai, it seemed to disdain him, not getting too close.

"Haha, that’s what you get for hugging it this morning! Now it’s all grumpy! If you wanna be friends with it, feed it dinner tonight!"

Little Black, apparently keen on Little White having more friends, patiently explained.

"Got it!" Fang Huai laughed.

To get close to Little White, he still needed a personal introduction!

...

After the assembly.

"New recruits, all aboard Car 1! Follow the Captain! If Car 1 is full, get on the IVECO!"

Once the on-duty Squad Leader Zhao had given his orders, he was ready to dismiss the group, but Cao Yi raised his hand to indicate he had something else to say.

"At ease!" Zhao Jinchen commanded.

Cao Yi turned his head and said, "Xiong Jie, Liu Jianfeng, tonight each of you take the new recruits to grab an unclaimed combat uniform rack and find a fitting uniform, get used to it! This batch of new comrades, you must quickly learn police dispatch and boarding; after a week of study, start participating in dispatches!"

These words immediately sparked a buzzing of discussions below.

"Joining dispatches after just over a week in the troop? Isn’t that too fast?"

"Zhang Yang and his year, didn’t they start boarding after two months?"

"Squad Leader Xiong, impressive teaching! You’re making this batch of new recruits energetic!"

Xiong Jie immediately shook his head: "I didn’t teach them, really didn’t! It’s them who learned fast on their own!"

Zhao Jinchen’s face seemed displeased as he directly ordered the dismissal of the squad:

"Attention! After you get down, Second Squad will follow Instructor Cao’s orders to disband!"

Four new recruits forcefully controlled their excitement.

This afternoon was a double blessing! They were going to be dispatched for police duty, too!

This time, unlike before, the most excited one was Fang Huai.

The thing he just thought about immediately came true.

In his past life, the world treated him like leeks, cutting him down batch after batch, like Huang Jiaojiao.

In this life, the world treated him like a passionate lover, responding to everything he did, like Yang Shaoqing.

Rebirth was damn exhilarating.

Just as he was thinking.

"Instructor! There’s mail for a new recruit in the evening guardroom!" The squad leader on guard shouted as he walked out of the transparent guard pavilion.

He took the opportunity to stretch his legs and feet.

Normally, he could’ve waited for everyone to return in the afternoon before notifying them, but it seemed like the squad leader’s legs were numb from standing, so he found an excuse to come out.

Hao Chengbin turned his head: "Which new recruit?"

"Fang Huai!"

At that shout, everyone became curious.

The guard post squad leader took the chance to head towards the evening guardroom, taking out a large parcel to hand to Hao Chengbin, and after a bit more walking around, he went back to stand guard, satisfied.

Hao Chengbin, holding the parcel, glanced at it as if it was his own, and then boarded vehicle number 2.

Passing by Fang Huai, he said brazenly, "Yo, Yang Shaoqing, that’s a girl’s name, isn’t it? I’ll have a look first! I’ll give it to you after I check it out."

"I want to see too!"

Several gossipy squad leaders followed, all smiling cheerfully.

It seemed like not a single person thought the right to open the parcel had anything to do with Fang Huai.

Fang Huai stood frozen in place throughout the whole process, first in shock, then cursing in his heart.

The sentry on guard duty, damn your father!

Hao Chengbin, including your father too!!

Privacy, for new recruits, did not exist.

Whether the letters sent out or received, all had to be examined to prevent any content that might destabilize the new recruits’ thoughts, and the cadres had to deliberate before deciding whether they could be delivered.

There was also counterespionage.

But this bunch of old guys were clearly doing it on purpose to mess with him.

How stable is my thinking, how red and upright is my root—don’t you all know it?

This was also the reason Fang Huai had never considered writing home. When the new recruit group asked them to write home, he simply waved them off.

To write a letter that would be ’appreciated’ by countless people with laughter before it could be sent out.

Especially those letters to girlfriends, the more passionate they were, the louder the joint office laughed in the evening, sometimes even read aloud and passed around for others to hear.

Brother Yang, what are you doing... you said we could make phone calls!

Thinking about the delivery time, it must have been sent the day he joined the troops.

She didn’t write something that would make the squad leaders mock him, did she??

The more Fang Huai thought about it, the more he felt like dying of embarrassment.

At that moment, a large hand patted his shoulder.

Hao Chengbin saw him staring in the direction of Hao Chengbin with a worried look and couldn’t help but display a smile trying to hold back:

"Is it that female classmate of yours? Don’t worry! Whatever she wrote, the squad leader will help you check it out!"

With that said, he walked towards vehicle number 2 with his hands behind his back, and even directly joined Hao Chengbin in the front row.

The front row of vehicle number 1 could seat two to three people.

Through the window, Fang Huai could see Squad Leader Hao excitedly helping Hao Chengbin unwrap the package.

The three comrades of the same age were also gossiping, asking him if it was his girlfriend and if she was good-looking.

If it weren’t for the fact they weren’t qualified to go up and see for themselves, they would probably have been the ones rushing up fastest.

Fang Huai did not respond, simply letting out a long sigh toward the sky.

Damn it, in the vast Special Service Squadron 2, there isn’t a single person who respects privacy!!

"What are you looking at? What’s so interesting? Fang Huai! No one is going to swipe your stuff! Hurry up and get in the vehicle!"

As if to confirm his thoughts, Zhao Jinchen, with a serious face, stuck his head out from the rear window of vehicle number 1 and hurried him.

...

The stadium.

A few fire trucks were parked nearest to the big gate, purposely parked by the roadside instead of entering the parking lot for easier dispatch.

The privilege of the fire truck was fully exploited.

Squad Leader Fang, the driver, smiled and said that the traffic police near the squadron had the toughest job because every time they saw them run a red light or make an illegal U-turn without turning on the sirens, they deliberately turned their heads away, not looking at them.

Once they got out of the vehicle, three new recruits gathered around Fang Huai.

Han Yong wore a mysterious face: "Hey, Director Fang, is it that one... from last time at the new recruit group?"

Song Lin got curious: "New recruit group? His girlfriend has been to the new recruit group?"

Han Yong proudly shared the gossip: "She’s been there! And it was during our mealtime! So beautiful!"

Xiao Haishan’s brow immediately furrowed.

After a moment, his brow relaxed, and he exclaimed, "Damn! It wouldn’t have been January the 23rd at noon, would it??"

Fang Huai was baffled.

Indeed, it was that day.

Fang Huai yelled out: "Xiao Haishan, you damn remember the day so clearly? What are you planning to do?!"

Xiao Haishan quickly waved his hands: "Damn, that day was my birthday! The night before, I even made a wish that I could find a girlfriend after leaving the squad. Then, at noon, when we finished the drill, I saw a fairy standing under a tree, I damn thought it was the God of Heaven sent to save me!"

At the sound of this, Fang Huai was no longer reserved and blurted out, "Save your damn grandfather! That’s your sister-in-law!"

Xiao Haishan immediately wailed, "Damn! All the good cabbages are hogged by pigs!"