Chapter 636 - 455 I Want to Read Books_3

If you can converse readily, that’s a sure sign of connections.

Thinking of this, Instructor Liu hesitated and asked, "Um... Director Chen, the trial program that was approved?"

"Report, no, the trial program was approved by Director Yu. Director Chen asked me to create a plan."

Wow, just a couple of sentences, and two directors already.

Even the instructor was a bit hesitant to ask further, but in his mind, he was wondering, Fang Huai... Which leader has the surname Fang?

"Um... since you have the capability, that’s good. Now that you’re here, study hard. Kunzhi is a prestigious school that has trained over 8,600 grass-roots commanders for the firefighting forces to date. Since you’re a part of this place, don’t forget where you came from and contribute back to your alma mater when you achieve success in the future."

"Yes!" Fang Huai immediately responded.

Strictly speaking, my alma mater is Guizhou Radio and Television University; you guys aren’t even giving me a diploma.

However, the instructor’s attitude of pandering to anyone he sees did make Fang Huai feel a bit sad.

Universities usually take pride in how many famous people they’ve trained, and these celebrities are an important force in driving the development of the school; this is the first time he’s heard a university emphasize how many grass-roots commanders they have trained.

It’s not easy gathering resources for firefighting education.

These are all students from higher vocational education; the prospects for advancement are limited. The current high-ranking leaders in the firefighting service are either transferred from other troops or graduates from Langfang, having nothing to do with Kunzhi.

And the history isn’t long either.

The school only upgraded from secondary specialized to higher vocational education just over eight years ago. It’s been only five years since the first batch of students graduated, who mostly became company-grade cadres. So, accounting for that, the highest alumni could be a deputy battalion-level cadre, and most are still revolving at the company level. Talking about giving back to the alma mater seems a bit premature still.

The instructor took another long look at Fang Huai, unsure if this unfathomable student could bring some resources to the school. Thinking it’s best to leave the matter for later, he said:

"Um, Captain Wu, take him to Squad Nine. Assign a district team leader to take him to the Teaching Building to pick up some things."

"Sure! Little Fang, come with me. You’re a promoted student in Squad Nine. There are only six people in the squad, so you can choose a bed."

"Yes!"

Fang Huai stood at attention, saluted, and followed the captain to the squad.

Wu Niandong turned his head to look at him, feeling that this guy seemed to be a quiet type, showing no sign of curiosity.

For others just arriving at the Military Academy, the transition from soldier to cadre was very exciting. Since all students at Kunzhi are soldier-students, especially those recommended or promoted in the squadron, who are experienced troops, they wouldn’t be as shy as freshmen from civilian schools. Many of them started boasting and getting familiar with one another right away.

But with his level of connections, there’s really nothing to be excited about attending a Military Academy.

Ah, having backers really makes a difference.

As Wu Niandong thought this, he walked and said:

"Fang... Huai, right? Military academies and the general corps have different administrative styles. Both the instructor and I don’t have time to manage trivial matters. If you have any problems, you can first talk to the squad leader or district team leader. Our squadron is divided into two district teams. Squads five to nine belong to the second district team,

Oh, since you arrived late, the squad leader and district team leader have already been selected. The second district team leader is in your squad, Jin Guotao. He’s well-respected for having placed well in the National Grand Martial Arts Competition... By the way, do you have any thoughts about running for a leadership position?"

Fang Huai’s name was well-known, but not so famous that it would easily make inroads into this remote southwestern school. Wu Niandong was somewhat wary of this mysterious person. Seeing his youthful appearance, he feared he might treat leadership positions like squad and district team leaders like positions within a university student council, desiring to run for them and potentially disrupting the existing order, which is why he pre-emptively said, "Everyone respects him a lot," before inquiring about Fang’s intentions.

If you are interested, it can’t just be based on connections; people have to respect you.

Fang Huai couldn’t help but laugh.

"Captain, I just want to focus on my studies and have no energy to participate in management."