After Being Reborn, I became a firefighter again?

Chapter 77: Chapter 36 Whis today!

If the squad leader deceives you, what do you do?

Deal with it according to local customs.

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Squad Seven, assemble and fall in, complete.

"Everyone wants to shower, right?"

Squad Four Leader today actually made a big show of using a loudspeaker, even wearing a camouflage sun hat on his head, looking damn like Old A.

In this freezing cold weather, he’s playing cosplay here.

Some new recruits who had watched "Soldiers’ Attack" already sensed something ominous.

But they couldn’t overcome the excitement of a bunch of straightforward shouters yelling out.

"Yes!"

Squad Four Leader revealed a satisfied smile, picking up the loudspeaker again.

Wooh, with a blare, the loudspeaker’s activation rang out piercingly.

"Hello, hello?" Squad Six Leader patted it, then lifted it again.

"Umm... the bathhouse over there usually charges, and you guys don’t have money on you, so you can’t just bathe for free! How about performing a show for the uncles and aunties at the bathhouse?"

This time the new recruits were all flabbergasted, not knowing how to respond.

Fang Huai had already started trembling with nerves.

Fuck his dad, the bathhouse is over 400 meters away from here.

These old bastards are simply too obsessed with TV dramas, seeking thrills at our expense.

The perverse smile on Squad Four Leader’s face grew even more pronounced.

"No one’s talking, so that means you agree, right? Come on, prepare for the duck walk! Hands behind your back—oh, sorry, carry your basins, place them on your heads!"

The Squad One Leader and Squad Three Leader around them had already grabbed their belts, snapping them loudly with both hands, bellowing.

"I told you to squat down! Hurry up!"

The new recruits each squatted down, but their faces were all full of grievances.

"What’s this... aren’t we going to shower? Why do we have to perform?"

"Fuck me, I shouldn’t have joined to be this damn soldier! Even taking a shower requires a beating!"

"Report! Can I just not shower, is that okay?"

Around them, the new recruits continued to express their dissatisfaction, either angrily or quietly, trying hard to increase their chances of survival.

Fang Huai could only keep an eye on his squad, trying not to make noise.

But Squad Four Leader didn’t give them time to think, only wanting to make more people regret.

"Who’s not showering? Stand out!"

About a dozen stood up immediately.

Squad Four Leader smiled, speaking gently like cajoling a child, "I just love you guys who know what’s up, saving water resources for the troops. Come, come, stand to the side."

As soon as he said this, a few more simpletons quickly stood up and followed suit, moving to the side of the formation.

Not showering is fine, as long as we don’t get messed with!

After everyone was lined up in two rows, Squad Four Leader lifted the loudspeaker.

"Those who stood out, all together, push-ups, ready!!"

Demon.

The two squad leaders beside him started to give orders again.

"Lie down!! Can’t you hear? How does the squad leader usually teach you? Do you want to die?"

They all lay down, some beginning to breathe heavily.

It’s not that they can’t lie down; they just want to cry.

Squad One Leader started to laugh, then spoke softly and gently.

"It’s okay, you don’t have to do it! Just stay propped up like that until they come back from showering! Hold it properly! If anyone’s not doing it right, do 20 push-ups! If you fall once, add one time!"

Some in the remaining group were already taking pleasure in others’ misfortune.

"Go on, laugh, feeling great now, aren’t you? Idiots!"

The speaker thought the squad leaders definitely hadn’t heard, but as soon as the words came out, Squad Three Leader, who had been observing everyone, charged into the crowd and kicked hard.

A person fell to the ground, washing gear flying everywhere.

"Who the fuck’s an idiot? Isn’t that your comrade? If I call you an idiot, would you like it? Get out of there! Over there! Lie down!"

This time, silence fell.

Everyone quietly watched as the person got up, walked out slowly, joined the ranks of the "idiots," and slowly lay down.

"The rest of you! What are you dawdling for? There’s no more time! Do you know the duck walk?"

As Squad Four Leader spoke, he squatted down and whooshed his feet out, sprinting forward a few steps.

"Sweeping leg kick, make it quick! Understand? It’s just one hundred meters! You’ll be there in no time!"

Fang Huai cursed inwardly.

God damn one hundred meters, I’ve been at the Base for two years, if it’s less than 350 meters, I’d fucking eat the concrete pavement.

"First to arrive gets to shower first, and then you can rest!"

"Ready!"

"Go!"

Rushing the ducks now.

The team looked almost like a flock of ducks, bawling while hobbling forward with their short legs, struggling to run.

Just under fifty meters, some already started to decelerate.

"Keep a steady pace, steady, don’t rush, swing those legs."

Fang Huai followed behind Han Yong and Peng Yingqirui, calling out to the stragglers from Squad Nine.

"What are you dawdling for? Hurry up!" Squad Four Leader caught up and roared.

Fang Huai was actually exhausted too, he turned his head and tried to breathe evenly.

"Report, squad leader! I’m the Deputy Squad Leader! I have to make sure these two don’t fall behind!"

Upon seeing that it was Fang Huai, Squad Four Leader’s anger subsided somewhat.

Fang Huai had received praise from the company commander that morning, something all the squad leaders knew, and since Squad Four Leader was also there, he was quite impressed by Fang Huai’s words.

This was the squad’s top talent in all aspects.

His tone became a bit softer, and he even gave a reminder.

"Umm... make them hurry up! Don’t drag behind! If you can’t lead them, don’t bother! Just charge forward yourself! I’ll be watching! If you’re late, there won’t be enough time for showers!"

"Yes, squad leader!"

That Fang Huai managed to say those two sentences without gasping was already quite a feat.

Charge my ass, I can barely move as it is! I only have it a bit easier by following these two!

For the next advancement, I must lift my legs!

Even with an option to prolong life, one must first deal with their legs!

"Fang Huai... I, I can’t do this anymore, just leave me behind, you go on."

Han Yong was acting like he was in a movie.

The little guy’s face was also turning red as he started to bluster.

"Ouch... Ouch... If I die, tell my parents that it was this bastard who killed me, you must... must... help me..."

"Quit your wasteful chattering! Save your energy! Hurry up!"

Fang Huai looked back; it was at most 100 meters.

Those doing push-ups were there, struggling to report.

Luckily, Squad Four Leader wasn’t paying attention to those behind, and a few who secretly stood up and dashed forward a few steps were being dealt with by the two squad leaders up front.

Fang Huai gritted his teeth, holding the basin with one hand and lifting the little guy’s belt with the other as he hurried forward.

"Quick, quick, quick, I’ll take some of the strain for you! Just walk a few more steps!"

When Han Yong caught up, he lifted Han Yong as well and walked a distance.

Lifting this guy’s big butt wasn’t easy; Fang Huai was clenching his teeth in exertion.

"Oh my god, Han Yong, you’re too heavy! Lose some weight!"

"I’m losing it! I’m losing it!"

"Losing what! Starting next week, you’re running with us every day! Do you hear?"

"Big brother! I really can’t do this!"

"Just run slowly! I’m not asking for much, just half an hour a day, okay?"

"... Okay!"

To persuade someone, you have to choose the right moment; with just a few words, Fang Huai had taken care of the toughest one.

In less than a minute, 100 meters ahead, aced.

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Apart from a few with exceptional physical fitness who rested for a while and revived, a bunch who were dead tired and couldn’t walk were left behind.

It was Fang Huai herding two ducks, slowly approaching.

All along the way, just like a defeated army in retreat, over a dozen squads were left behind.

Jiang Peng, a few dozen meters ahead, suddenly stopped, turned around, and upon spotting Fang Huai, gave him a smile.

That kind of smirk with a crooked mouth and squinted eyes.

Seven parts contempt, three parts provocation.

Seizing the moment, Fang Huai rallied two others as well.

"Look! He’s laughing at you guys! Oh my god, Jiang Peng is mocking us! Can you stand this?"

"Whis today (damn his father)!"

Peng Yingqirui, realizing that their former comrades were mocking them, exploded with a burst of bloodiness and roared in English, staggering forward for a short burst.

Han Yong was also stunned: "That guy is..."

"The one who traded shifts with you; his physical fitness is excellent! Maybe if you fall too far behind, Squad Leader Hao will regret it and switch you back."

That got him going.

Han Yong dashed forward faster than Peng Yingqirui, zipping ahead several steps, leaving Fang Huai somewhat behind.

"Oh my god..."

...

Twenty minutes later, Fang Huai and the last few squads finally reached the entrance to the baths.

A group was rushing over from behind; they were the ones who had been ordered to do push-ups earlier. Obviously, the squad leaders didn’t really plan to deny them a bath.

Han Yong and Peng Yingqirui were just about to get up with each other’s support when Han Yong knelt down suddenly, dragging Peng Yingqirui to the ground, both gasping for breath.

Fang Huai, however, was alright.

It was just like being bitten by a five-step snake.

And they still fucking had stairs to climb.

Fang Huai had no choice but to bear it, helping the two who were on the ground panting like happy dogs to get up.

"Quick... move it, take a bath."

"Bath my ass, not bathing, I’m resting." Peng Yingqirui simply lay on the ground, giving up.

"Not bathing? In a while, get ready to do push-ups while waiting for everyone to come out."

"Damn it..."

The two imbeciles immediately scrambled up and started standing in line.

...

About twenty people at a time, Fang Huai’s group had to wait for the last batch before they could enter.

Just before entering, Squad Three Leader stood at the door and leisurely announced: "Bathing time... only 10 minutes!"

Fang Huai cursed inwardly.

Ten minutes, if I believe you, I’m a turtle’s grandson.

Upon entering the bathroom, the previous group hadn’t come out yet, and it sounded like an Asian filming site inside, cries of pleasure wafted through.

"Wow... feels so good."

"Comfortable!"

"Turn down the hot water over there! The water’s getting cold here!"

It’s actually not advisable to take a bath just after sweating profusely, as it can cause a cold.

But in the military, such inadvisability doesn’t really count for much, and is even quite enjoyable.

As Fang Huai’s group entered, Squad Three Leader stood at the door and smacked the door with his belt, bellowing.

"Third batch, get out!"

The ones inside dilly-dallied, but Squad Three Leader didn’t urge them further, just looked down at his watch.

...

Undressed at the door, with no lockers, just a fairly large shelving unit where everyone found a cubby to put their clothes and shoes, walking barefoot with basins into the bath.

Nobody dared say it wasn’t safe. At the recruit group, all money was collected, forbidden to carry cash or any personal items not issued by the troops, with the main focus being possession-free.

If anyone complained of lost money or items upon coming out, not only would they find nothing, but they’d also receive a beating and have to undergo a reinspection of their backpacks.

Stripped naked, they entered, with personal exposure resulting in embarrassment.

Fang Huai wasn’t embarrassed but walked like a zombie, feeling as if his thighs were borrowed.

The scene inside was quite a spectacle.

With many people coming in, and only twelve showers available, the naive new recruits, familiar with each other, gathered two or even three in one stall, while those without running water stood by and soaped themselves, with some even boldly bending over to pick things up.

The gag about dropping the soap hadn’t become popular yet, saving everyone some posterior worries.

...

Fang Huai washed quickly, squatting in a shower stall occupied by a new recruit from another squad he knew, it was pretty much lather with soap and rinse off, no time to scrub, just a quick wash and out.

The feeling of a hot shower was indeed relaxing and addictive, but the Anti-Addiction System set by the squad leaders was rigidly proper.

This time’s bath, he would remember for a long time.