Free Web NovelChapter 225: Chapter 170: Who is the Insider _2
I never expected that the promotional song, which I hadn’t even looked at the lyrics before coming here, would give me such a big surprise.
"Yes!" Director Chen was even more pleased.
How could such a good song be lightly acknowledged with just a third-class merit? He had high hopes for this song—it completely deserved to be presented to the entire Chinese Firefighting forces!
In his eyes, this song was one of the major goals of this year’s work.
"Hmm..." Minister Zhong also nodded in agreement, "The Publicity Department turned this song into an MP3, and I’ve listened to it twice. However, the speakers of my office computer are so bad in quality that they don’t do it justice—it’s nothing like this kind of shock!"
Hearing all this praise, Fang Huai was on the verge of tears.
Could the leadership please go back and have a meeting to praise? Should we reconsider the merits? Now that the merit is awarded, it sets the tone, and it’ll be too late to upgrade to a second-class meritorious service in the future!
In the troops, it’s basically impossible to reward the same deed twice.
At this moment, Political Commissar Cheng gave him a consolation prize, laughing:
"General Luo, Minister Zhong, a tiger father does not have dog sons. This Fang Huai is Captain Zhang’s own nephew!
Not only does he excel in cultural work, but he is also deservedly the best among the new recruits!
The Chief of Staff has already submitted a report to the Detachment! This year, this soldier will represent the whole corps in participating in the Large Area Training in the Southwest region!"
Damn!
The members of the Training Team cursed inwardly.
No wonder this kid didn’t come to the Corps Martial Arts Competition training to be some damn inspector, turns out, he’s off to participate in the Large Area Training—too prestigious for us! ƒree𝑤ebnσvel.com
Even Liu Shoulin was envious.
He was also on the list for the second phase of the training, but how many years had he worked hard? Let alone the Large Area Training, he hadn’t even seen new recruits in the Corps Training!
"Oh? Zhongting’s nephew?" General Luo was surprised again:
"Going to that training team... the one said to train China’s Firefighting special forces?"
Upon hearing this, Minister Zhong couldn’t help but glance at the Second Squadron’s formation, yet he couldn’t recognize which one was Fang Huai, feeling somewhat envious:
"Zhang Zhongting really doesn’t miss a beat! Back when he studied in Langfang, he was a distinguished graduate two classes ahead of us, and now he’s started to train pillars for the corps again! Huh! And now he’s passing the torch— which one is Fang Huai?"
"Present!"
Fang Huai answered loudly, stepped out of the formation, turned around, and jogged over to the group of leaders.
Tall and handsome.
It was the first time Fang Huai officially caught the attention of the higher-ups in the corps, leaving a perfect first impression.
With both literary and martial arts skills, this impression inherited from the leaders’ view of Zhang Zhongting added charm to Fang Huai’s good looks.
This young man, with all his capabilities and his appearance, was fit to be on the national Fire Protection Publicity posters, to become the spokesperson for Firefighter Soldiers.
"Tsk tsk tsk." Minister Zhong smacked his lips and said:
"Zhang Zhongting’s family genes are strong. My nephew has been a soldier for two years and couldn’t get into the Military Academy. He wouldn’t go to the grassroots level either and ran back home once he completed his conscription! What a world of difference! Zhang Zhongting is tough! Sending him straight to the Special Duty Team, and even to the Devil Training Team!
If only I had known, I would have insisted, even forcing him to the toughest places for good training!
Young man, continue to work hard! Don’t let your uncle down!"
"Yes!"
Fang Huai rolled his eyes inwardly.
No matter who it was, they all told him not to let his uncle down. How big could his uncle’s face possibly be that he could lose it?
But this time, General Luo also smiled.
"My kid is in Special Service Squadron 2 too. When his parents sent him over, they entrusted me to train him well. I just don’t know his performance, if he can match up to this young man."
As soon as these words came out, there was a stir all around.
The cadres of Squadron 2 were dumbstruck.
Which corner of our Squadron is hiding a relative of General Luo’s? We never heard about this!
General Luo beckoned towards the car.
The car door opened.
Out of a vehicle adorned with reflective strips, a girl wearing a black and red plaid skirt descended.
When Fang Huai saw her, he couldn’t help but curse inside.
The girl had short hair, large eyes, a pert nose, and baby fat on her face that made her look quite cute.
Although she didn’t amaze Fang Huai, she definitely wasn’t the little fatty described by Han Yong.
She had delicate hands and slender legs, she was essentially a standard Lolita!
A rich Lolita!
Damn, Fatty Han is always in Versailles!
General Luo laughingly pointed at the formation, "Tong Tong, go see if your Brother Yong has lost weight. Stand by the side and watch, don’t disturb the formation’s discipline."
The girl nodded and walked quietly to the side of the formation where she naturally saw Han Yong among the three new recruits at the end of the line.
Everyone immediately followed her gaze.
Han Yong kept a straight face, but with the girl staring directly at him, he felt a bit disgraced.
"Still so ugly." The girl spoke softly, with perfect Mandarin, but her words weren’t kind.
Han Yong’s face turned beet red, but due to the military uniform he wore, he didn’t erupt loudly. Instead, he subtly raised his hand where the leaders couldn’t see and flipped the girl the bird.
The leaders couldn’t see, but everyone else was in shock.
"Pfft, I wouldn’t marry you even if you were the last man on earth," the girl said and then turned to leave.
Han Yong couldn’t contain himself and muttered under his breath,
"I wouldn’t marry you if you were the last woman! Little fatty!"
Damn, can you even play around like this in the army?!
Showing affection in front of everyone?
After that, there was no semblance of formation discipline below; it was all completely disrupted.
If it weren’t for the few high-ranking brass keeping things in check, it would’ve been no different than a mass gathering.
Cao Yi felt like crying.
Damn it, this little fatty had never suffered less from his own hands! Would he snitch on him?
Wen Jingsong, who was further away, couldn’t hear the specifics but was secretly alarmed.
Crap, the Second Squadron is really hiding some dragons and crouching tigers.
No wonder that little fatty Han dared to talk back to him!
"Han Yong, you too, step out of the formation," General Luo commanded from behind.
Han Yong didn’t move but looked at the squadron commander Cao Yi.
Cao Yi immediately said, "Han Yong, step out!"
"Yes!"
Han Yong’s face was solemn as he stepped back from the last row, ran up to Fang Huai’s side, stood at attention, and assumed his position properly.
The girl named Tong Tong stood behind a few leaders, her eyes flickering slightly before a smile graced her lips.
"You’ve lost some weight. How is the firefighting going?" General Luo asked with satisfaction.
"Reporting to the superior! It’s very good!" Han Yong answered loudly.
"And your performance? How is it? Have you been listening to your squad leader?" General Luo added.
No one responded.
Fang Huai quickly chimed in, "Reporting to the Corps Captain, Han Yong has performed very well and has made great progress!"
"Oh?" General Luo’s expression showed a hint of a smile as he looked at Fang Huai and then, as if recalling something, he said,
"Right, you are same year soldiers. How does he compare to you?"
In General Luo’s eyes, new recruits and first-class soldiers seemed all the same.
Fang Huai instantly found himself at a loss for words.
You’re putting me on the spot here, leader.
Yet Han Yong answered, "Reporting to the superior, Fang Huai is my teacher, and I can’t compare to him!
But, I will strive to learn from him!"
