[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-after-being-reborn-i-became-a-firefighter-again":3,"chapter-after-being-reborn-i-became-a-firefighter-again-after-being-reborn-i-became-a-firefighter-again-chapter-213":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","After Being Reborn, I became a firefighter again?",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},711811,950,"Chapter 213 - 160: The Small Motor is Lubricated","after-being-reborn-i-became-a-firefighter-again-chapter-213",213,"\u003Cp>Fang Huai jumped off the bars, and aside from the old soldiers, the one who was most eager to throw a taunt was none other than Chief of Staff Zhou, who had been reproaching him just moments ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the speed of his retort was far slower than that of the Chief of Staff’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With only enough time to catch his breath twice, Chief of Staff Zhou was already crossing his arms and laughing heartily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha... I announce that none of you will escape tonight’s 20 kilometers!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The way he scanned his surroundings made it seem as if Fang Huai was his valiant warlord who had defeated all the enemy forces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One could only say that a leader’s thick skin was indescribable with just the word ’thick.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was absolutely impregnable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Huai really wanted to snap back at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as Lu Xun once said, \"Young people should not be too furious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other party was a Chief of Staff of considerable rank, much too high for confrontation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ll wait until another stripe adorns my shoulder, then I’ll retort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, someone suddenly spoke up, invigorated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I suggest setting up a record board beside the bars, so anyone who breaks the record can leave their name and achievement there. What do you say?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone turned to look, and the speaker was Cao Yi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Yi had actually had this idea for a while but during his nearly two years as secretary, the bar area really hadn’t seen anyone who could hold the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he finished speaking, there was a moment of silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old soldiers from the training team couldn’t muster any comments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They no longer dared to assess Fang Huai – the boy was purely an anomaly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And for the soldiers of the Second Squadron, it just seemed like a hassle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the bars polished to a jade-like sheen, they knew in their hearts: if there were such a board, as long as Fang Huai remained, the content of the records on that board would probably need frequent updating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the record board was placed outside, exposed to the changing weather, you can’t just slap a piece of paper on it, can you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That wouldn’t look serious at all!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if you made it with a solid plaque, given the speed at which Fang Huai broke records, wouldn’t it have to be replaced every so often?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wouldn’t this just create unnecessary work for everyone?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nevertheless, it was the Chief of Staff who first responded:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm... this is a good idea. I think we could also put one on the wall of the training tower, as you are the Provincial Special Duty Team and your squadron’s record would serve as a benchmark for soldiers throughout the province.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Make it impressive! Let everyone enjoy the sight!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chief of Staff... production funds... will the Detachment cover them? Fang Huai breaks records quite fast,\" Hao Chengbin remarked with a sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shit...\" The Chief of Staff couldn’t help but curse under his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But seeing that stripe on Fang Huai’s shoulder, he swallowed another mouthful of saliva mixed with hydraulic air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This concern was indeed bloody realistic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Update it once a month! The Detachment will reimburse! I refuse to believe this kid can rack up a hundred. If he can really break records every month, he’ll be nationally famous by the time he’s a First-class Soldier!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd began to get excited by his words, and seeing the Chief of Staff in high spirits and about to throw out a few witty remarks, Zhang Zhongting glanced at the training tower and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s move on to the next exercise!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Chief of Staff turned and saw the earnest look on Zhang Zhongting’s face, instantly understanding his thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to assess Fang Huai’s overall abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right! Let’s go, Fang Huai, let’s see how you handle the hook ladder! You’re up first this time!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Chief of Staff spoke with renewed anticipation, immediately deciding the next exercise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Climbing the hook ladder to the fourth floor is a challenge present in almost every major competition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This exercise is much harder than the metal scaling ladder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The metal scaling ladder just needs to be extended and fixed to the third floor, the faster you climb, the higher the score.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for the hook ladder, measuring 4 meters long, it is divided into three sections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The top section is the hook, in a triangular saw shape, almost perpendicular to the ladder body. Its saw-tooth structure and the outermost hook securely grip the window’s edge when in use.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When not in use, the hook section can fold 90 degrees for convenient storage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second section contains nine steps, a ladder that includes an iron pole weighing ten jin (approximately 5 kg), incredibly sturdy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The third section is the side of the ladder, formed in one piece with the steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the hands of firefighters, it’s like a four-meter-long climbing tool; wherever the hook can be inserted, it can be securely fastened, allowing the climber to ascend. It’s an excellent tool for ascending buildings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire ladder has a wooden exterior, with the hook at the top in dark stone color, feeling stable and comfortable to grasp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite its 4-meter length, it weighs only 17 jin (approximately 8.5 kg).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t ask for its retail price because life is priceless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As everyone approached the training tower, Chen Zhechang, seeing Fang Huai was a new recruit and noticing slight disparagement when the hook ladder was mentioned, loudly reiterated the rules to Fang Huai:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fang Huai, climbing the hook ladder to the fourth floor is a very dangerous exercise and not an easy score to earn!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, you must remember the rules thoroughly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The starting line is 32.5 meters away from the base of the training tower!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All participants must be secured by a safety rope at all times! When ready, hold the ladder with one hand, prepared for the operation!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing the ’Begin’ command, the participant should run with the hook ladder to a point 5 meters in front of the training tower, flip the ladder forwards, lift it upwards, and hook it to the second-floor window of the tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Step on one rung, grab the side rails with both hands, and climb step-by-step to the second-floor window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Throw the ladder higher, hook it again, jump through the window, and climb to the third-floor window. Continue in this manner until you reach the fourth-floor window, jump into the tower, and raise your hand to signal and shout ’Done.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These are the rules, but there are many details within!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, the correct posture for holding a hook ladder: when you arrive at the training tower, you must hang the hook face towards the inside, so the hook should be at the back, facing out!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second, the ladder flipping posture: as you approach the base of the training tower, hoist the ladder up, get ready to straighten it, then use the front end of the ladder feet as a fulcrum to prop against the ground and completely straighten the ladder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Third, when the window is slightly higher than the ladder and the hacksaw has a lot of friction, after you straighten the ladder, don’t just shove it directly inside. Instead, lift the ladder slightly, once the hook is fully into the windowsill, push it down sharply! The ladder will then be securely hung!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I won’t teach you how to climb the ladder; everyone has their own method, it’s up to you to figure it out!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the core thing is to be quick!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also, the entire process of hanging the hook ladder will involve some swaying, and the section near the windowsill is quite narrow. Pay attention not to get your hands pinched!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reaching the window is the most important point I need to tell you about!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Step into the window with one foot inside and the other outside, then sit on the windowsill and lift the ladder afterwards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing in the window and lifting the ladder, as you suggested, is not stable, prone to mistakes, and also massively drains your arm strength!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Future international rules might change too, perhaps only allowing sitting in the window, so it’s best to practice that way!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Liu Shoulin came over and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Before 2003, this standing in the window action was indeed common, we all practiced it, and it’s really hard and genuinely dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But we who participated in the national Grand Martial Arts Competition received news that within a year or two, possibly even this year, the standing in the window action wouldn’t be allowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Likely, the safety rope would be hung on the second floor from now on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, many risky moves aren’t allowed anymore, even climbing over steps is forbidden due to the risk of hitting your face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s why we who participate in the national competition are practicing sitting in the window, fearing it might be disallowed in time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’d better not spend too much time practicing standing in the window.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Chen Zhechang was explaining the rules earlier, Fang Huai was nonchalantly securing his safety belt and putting on his helmet. Only when Liu Shoulin spoke did he smile and replied directly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No problem, I’ll give it a try. What if I can do it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ll practice both standing and sitting in the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as it’s not expressly forbidden yet, I might as well give it a try in this year’s competition.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as these words came out, plus his relaxed smile, Wen Jingsong became somewhat nervous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damnit, that smile again!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was the only one today that could apply to be exempt from the 20 km punishment run because he didn’t participate with his hands!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hook ladder time was already pretty good today, 17.22 seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This performance was actually beyond the reach of most people, and as for someone like Liu Shoulin who considered 15.8 seconds poor, that was just abnormal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Chief of Staff in the back, looking at the camera in Zhang Zhongting’s hand, couldn’t help but laugh and say, \"No worries, Chen Zhechang, Liu Shoulin, no need to convince him. It’s his first time! A setback will naturally teach him how to do it next time. Setbacks can be blessings!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Zhongting also nodded seriously at this moment:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ensure his safety! Let him do it himself!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, Liu Shoulin could only step aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the preparation time, Fang Huai was holding the fourth section of the hook ladder and gave it a shake, feeling somewhat nervous inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He really wasn’t familiar with this technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his past life, he hadn’t practiced it much, only remembering the rules better because of an enhanced memory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what he was familiar with was the ladder, the destination was the fourth floor, and his tool was this ladder. In his mind, he already had a plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First of all, the method taught by Chen Zhechang wasn’t suitable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t go through the stages of lifting and straightening the ladder step by step; that method was for beginners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to use the moment of contact with the wall to perfectly utilize inertia, grasp the height, hang the ladder in one go, and then climb directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There wasn’t time to think too much anymore; the safety rope on his back was already connected. With two colonels on site repeatedly emphasizing safety, through the force transmitted from his waist, he could feel the Safety Officer’s tension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you ready?\" Wu Zhechang asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Huai looked down at Song Lin, Zhang Yang, and Qi Xiaohui, who were gripping the safety rope tightly below the tower, raised his thumb and shouted:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just keep the rope tight. Don’t yank me! Make it a bit slack!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three of them nodded, and the force on his waist suddenly lessened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Huai also smiled, thinking if he hadn’t said those words, they might really get nervous and yank him into a mid-air launch, as if filming a martial arts movie. By the time he’d reach the tower, the ladder in his hand could be hung on the third floor directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more Fang Huai thought about it, the more he wanted to laugh. He held it in and raised his hand, saying:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get ready, begin!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Huai tensed up and made a false start.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ladder in his hand was firmly gripped, not swaying much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his legs clearly lacked a bit of explosive power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To the old soldiers watching, although Fang Huai held the ladder quite steadily, he seemed pretty slow in his approach to the tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even after a head start of nearly half a second, it was almost 5.5 seconds by the time he reached the tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Chief of Staff glanced at the stopwatch in his hand and couldn’t help but smack his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as soon as Fang Huai reached the training tower, his moves began to shine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holding the ladder in advance, while hanging it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Clang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ladder fit into the windowsill in one go!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Climbing up the rungs with a leap, although the operation of his ’little motor-like legs’ was relatively slow, his action was smooth as if oiled, not jamming at any point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Clack clack clack clack...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ladder rang out with his footsteps, maintaining an exceptionally steady rhythm.\u003C\u002Fp>",2225,"2026-06-02T10:16:52.042Z",1,"novelbin.me","be826d49c6375b3df4c5a72a60cf918d2935b30a6dd1b13f362a7005c18d98c3","after-being-reborn-i-became-a-firefighter-again-chapter-214","after-being-reborn-i-became-a-firefighter-again-chapter-212",807,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fafter-being-reborn-i-became-a-firefighter-again-cover.jpg"]