After Being Reborn, I became a firefighter again?

Chapter 207: Chapter 156: Complaining? I’m reporting!

The vehicle returned to the Squadron, and it was already past eight o’clock. ƒгeewёbnovel.com

Fang Huai received a system prompt that his military merit value had increased by 1.2.

For such a minor call, an increase of 1.2—It must be that the system somewhat appreciated his sly actions.

The old soldiers on the vehicle were all laughter and chatter.

Although it was a long weekend patrol, they performed equipment checks twice a day, rain or shine, from eight in the morning to nine at night; only after that was it rest time.

To skip the morning check and go straight to rest was not a bad deal.

The Training Team was assembling in the front yard by the entrance, with Chen Zhechang giving a speech in front of the lineup.

But the members of the Training Team were staring at Fang Huai, fresh off the vehicle, with many wearing a somewhat mocking smile.

They could stare all they wanted; Fang Huai couldn’t care less.

If they tried to stir up trouble again, Fang Huai didn’t mind dealing with them again today. After all, technically he wasn’t required to participate in other Squadrons’ work for these ten days; managing the Training Team was enough.

...

The patrol hadn’t been tiring, and Fang Huai remembered to grab two deep-fried cakes for Han Yong and Xiao Haishan.

The two were cleaning the front yard.

Fang Huai got off the vehicle and handed them the cakes, saying,

"Eat quickly, they’re still hot. It’s too bad you didn’t come; that store makes some marvelous meat pies.

Once you’re done eating, let’s tidy up the hoses together and scrub down the Firefighting Squad Uniform. The smell lingering on the clothes of those who went in is quite strong."

"Oh... Fang Huai, come here!"

Han Yong and Xiao Haishan, upon receiving the food, didn’t seem too delighted but instead pulled Fang Huai aside.

The three of them went to a corner of the garage. Xiao Haishan looked somewhat worried, glanced at the Training Team, and whispered,

"Did you have a run-in with them yesterday?

Today, as soon as Head Chen started assembling everyone, they began to report something; it seemed like they were criticizing you, speaking ill of you!

And Head Chen also accused you of grandstanding!

Before you guys got back, they were all laughing, laughing so loudly! Several of our Squadron’s Squad Leaders who passed by heard it!"

After listening, Fang Huai also glanced at them.

He caught Chen Zhechang’s gaze.

But Chen Zhechang’s look didn’t linger, and he continued his speech to the Training Team.

Fang Huai turned and smiled, "It’s fine, just do our own work well, and they can’t control us.

You two are also tired from cleaning this morning; I’ll do more if there’s any work later."

With that, he took the mop from Han Yong.

Han Yong nodded, then began to clean with a duster cloth.

At the Training Team, Chen Zhechang had started to issue commands:

"Attention!"

"Dismissed!"

After the Non-commissioned officers were dismissed, some went to the back yard, but a few turned their heads and walked towards them. Leading them was one of the people from last night’s supper, who seemed to be called Tian Baoming.

Tian Baoming said with schadenfreude,

"Big Inspector, didn’t you say you wanted to correct Head Chen yesterday? Go on, make your corrections!"

Fang Huai was well aware of their mentality and didn’t bother to engage, turning back to the vehicle to fetch the equipment that needed cleaning after the dispatch.

One of the second stage officers walked up and said,

"You guys, take down the metal ladders and hook ladders from the rescue vehicle; we need to use them."

Fang Huai, feeling a bit tempted, turned and asked,

"Squad Leader, can I train with you?"

The NCO hadn’t responded yet, when Wen Jingsong spoke up loudly,

"This is Training Team practice, what’s a new recruit training for?"

Fang Huai’s face fell at those words, and he showed a rare trace of emotion, saying,

"Oh, the ladders on vehicle number 2 are reserved for the Second Squadron’s emergency calls. You guys should go find the ones in the equipment warehouse in the back yard, there are some there."

At that, the three new recruits who were about to move the ladders immediately stopped.

The second stage officer, upon hearing this, began to show discontent, "You guys, why are you listening to him? Go move them!"

The ladders on the vehicle were obviously more convenient to use; they were frequently maintained and easier to deploy, while the ladders from the equipment warehouse would need oiling at the joints.

A hassle.

Fang Huai laughed and turned to the same year soldiers, "It’s alright, go about your business."

This time, Han Yong and Xiao Haishan didn’t hesitate and continued with their work as if the previous conversation hadn’t occurred.

Only Song Lin, who had been assigned as the Safety Officer to assist them, stood still without moving.

Everyone was a bit dumbfounded.

Were these new recruits rebelling?

At that moment, Fang Huai raised his hand with a smile, "Squad leader, as I said, duty ladders can’t be taken down. Whatever equipment you need, you’ll find in the equipment warehouse.

I’ll accompany you to fetch it, but please sign for whatever you take."

The second stage officer didn’t speak again, just gave Fang Huai a long look and headed straight for the back yard.

At this moment, Tian Baoming looked in the direction the second stage officer had gone before turning with his hands behind his back and said with a smirk,

"Head Chen already said today that you should stop wearing that white hat and posturing. The Training Team has its rules, starting from today, everyone is to wear camouflage pants and physical fitness short sleeves!

There’s no regulation about short-sleeved shirts, is there? What else do you have to inspect?

You’re just a new recruit, don’t offend everyone around. Just wait, he’s gone to get Chen..."

But Fang Huai cut him off, speaking coldly.

"To offend you, I have nothing to worry about. Last night’s regulations? Please copy them down for me tonight."

Fang Huai was a man of efficiency.

All these successive waves of noncompliance were somewhat tiring, so he decided to start a mock fest, intending to deal with anyone who came looking for trouble this morning in one go, to clear the air in one fell swoop.