Free Web NovelChapter 488: Chapter 391 Congratulations, Lieutenant Fang!_2
"Moreover, if these key squadrons could be established in central cities of each province, then once we have rescue helicopters, we would be able to send the most professional teams to the disaster sites within one or two hours after a disaster occurs. This would have a miraculous effect on the initial control of the disaster," he said.
In front of him were two individuals, one Leader Liu, who had been in charge of firefighting for many years, and Vice Bureau Chief Yu, who would later become Bureau Chief Yu for several years. Both had the power to influence firefighting for many years to come. If he didn’t seize the opportunity today to say a few words, then all the hard work he had put in before would have been wasted.
Leader Liu, upon hearing this, glanced at the rescue operation in the water and couldn’t help but say with a smile that was not quite a smile:
"I’ve heard about this idea from Director Yu; it seems that in this training class, you’ve already started to advance your thinking. But, are you also planning to include rescue helicopters?"
Vice Bureau Chief Yu knew very well what advancing thinking meant; it was still an unsigned plan. The reason he had invited Leader Liu today was to garner support for this plan.
The idea itself appealed to him, and since he didn’t currently have specific responsibilities in the bureau, he had invested his efforts mainly in training soldiers. Having such a pilot plan supported by a leader in charge from the department would help him find his next step in his career, and it could also open up his future path in the bureau.
Entering a new level meant that he needed new ideas, different from when he was working at the whole corps. This plan sparked some thoughts in him.
And hearing this, he also understood that this young soldier was the proponent that Hu Peizhou had talked about.
Indeed, he was a talent.
After pondering for a while, Vice Bureau Chief Yu smiled and continued:
"Rescue helicopters are an essential path for the development of firefighting, and who knows if in the future there will be even more advanced technologies. For example, in today’s rescue scenario, a company in the United States called Hydro, as early as 1974, developed and mass-produced a device named RCV-225, a tethered unmanned submersible, capable of performing underwater searches instead of humans.
In the future, machines might not only replace search efforts, but also rescue operations.
Firefighting, like our Olympic spirit, must strive to get better, faster, and stronger. Anything that can reduce the risk to rescue personnel and improve the efficiency and speed of the response, we should consider."
Tsk tsk tsk.
Fang Huai felt a great sense of comfort in his heart.
Look, just look.
This is what top leadership is all about! Their broad-mindedness, their way of thinking, their vision, it’s just different from that of small leaders like Zhang!
"Not bad," Leader Liu nodded and said:
"This year we are discussing whether to lift the ban on civilian helicopter flights over BJ because of the security for the Olympics. During the discussion, we mentioned the many pros and cons of helicopters. Until a couple of months ago, the restrictions on police helicopters within the third ring of BJ were first lifted because of their irreplaceability."
Director Yu nodded slightly in agreement, then looked at Fang Huai and said, "Our young soldier, to have such insight and also to maintain good training, seeing you is like seeing the hope for the strengthening of our firefighting troops. Your name is Fang..."
Hu Peizhou immediately said: "Fang Huai."
"Hmm... Comrade Fang Huai, have you ever considered staying in the troops for long-term development?"
The words of Vice Bureau Chief Yu left Fang Huai somewhat dazed.
How... has it come to discussing me personally?
At that moment, Hu Peizhou patted him on the back with a grin on his face.
"Seize the opportunity, speak up," he urged.
Hearing this, a feeling of striking it rich today suddenly surged in Fang Huai’s heart.
Could it be? No way?
This is so sudden!
Fang Huai’s eyes gradually brightened, and he stood at attention and shouted:
"Report to the leaders! I am willing to remain in the troops and fight for the firefighting career all my life!"
At this, both leaders burst into laughter.
Vice Bureau Chief Yu even asked a question that Fang had longed to hear.
"Would you like to be promoted?"
Fang Huai felt his heart racing extraordinarily fast.
Five years in the past life, and more than half a year now, six years of dreams, suddenly laid out before him. The leaders didn’t impose any conditions on him, they just gave him this choice, it was like a dream.
The threshold of conditions was being broken by him step by step.
"Report to the leaders, I’m willing! But... the quota for this year..."
Vice Bureau Chief Yu smiled.
In August this year, the Kunming Fire Command College would become a direct unit under the Fire Bureau. Could that even be an issue?
He waved his hand and said:
"Leader Liu has already spoken; we should take care of the personal requests of outstanding soldiers like yourself. It’s not too late. With your merits and abilities, you can start school ahead of the stipulated time. When you return, prepare for the entrance training this year," said the leader.
A heart filled with emotion, hands trembling.
Fang Huai really wanted to ask, "Leader, I’m still just a Soldier! Can this work?"
But he wasn’t an idiot.
With just a word from this leader in the white shirt, he feared he wouldn’t just go to the Kunzhi college; he could even make it into the Langfang undergraduate program!
How could he ask such a question, giving the leader a chance to decline?
However, Fang Huai hesitated for just two seconds before posing a very risky question.
"Leader, may I... start my studies later?" he inquired.
This took both leaders by surprise for a moment.
Eagerly, Fang Huai continued: "This year, I’ll be preparing for the Squadron’s Martial Arts Competition for the first time. I wish to represent the Squadron in this year’s National Grand Martial Arts Competition and win honor for the Squadron!"
Starting a month late, just one month! The cadets who were promoted at the same time would all graduate together anyway. Having that time to loiter in the school or staying with the Squadron for two extra months sticking to the Alerts and accruing more military merit—wouldn’t that be stronger than anything?
Upon hearing this reason, the faces of the two leaders relaxed a bit.
Leader Liu couldn’t help but smile and say, "Alright, I see this young soldier has a lot of drive! National Grand Martial Arts Competition, winning honor for the Squadron, do you have confidence?"
Fang Huai stood at attention and said, "Yes!"
Vice Bureau Chief Yu placed his hands behind his back and teased with a half-smile, "This year’s National Grand Martial Arts Competition is full of hidden dragons and crouching tigers."
Without hesitation, Fang Huai replied, "Report to the leader! I will give it my all!"
Vice Bureau Chief Yu laughed heartily at his spirit, "Good! Hu Peizhou, put his personal file in my car later!"
Hu Peizhou quickly responded, "His file is already in the car; I’ll go and fetch it for you right now!"
He was feeling nervous.
Fang Huai was still just a Soldier. I’d better get it for you to examine right away. Once you take possession of his records, it’s done, and you can’t say I deceived you later on.
Hu Peizhou hurried to the car and personally retrieved Fang Huai’s file.
It wasn’t the original file but a printout of his personal information, just a thin sheet of paper. freeweɓnovel.cѳm
Vice Bureau Chief Yu took it, motioning to the driver to pass it over.
Hu Peizhou quickly grabbed his hand, "Leader, please take a look."
Vice Bureau Chief Yu lifted his hand and glanced at the file.
Hmm...
Enlisted in 2007, Soldier...
Inside, Vice Bureau Chief Yu felt a slight twitch.
But what kind of psychological quality did he possess, holding the position he did? How could he change what he had already said so publicly?
Glancing up, he looked at Fang Huai and said with composure, "Well, young man, you’ve lost quite a bit of weight since you enlisted! You’ve also become a lot more spirited!"
With that, he handed the sheet of paper back to the driver.
His expression revealed nothing, but his mind was already calculating.
Promoting a soldier to cadre? How could people not suspect he’s related to me?
When this matter is discussed in the meeting, I must clarify that it was Leader Liu’s suggestion!
Yet, the sheet of paper was passed over nonchalantly, signifying the start of Fang Huai’s career as a cadre.
Hu Peizhou was relieved and looked at Fang Huai’s youthful face, patting him on the shoulder with a smile, "Congratulations, Lieutenant Fang!"
