âThere are no consequences for the person who made the report. Anyone can report that someone is disgusting. You canât reorganize the armyâs ethos; itâs useless, and it wonât help,â Lu Xingzhi said. âIf thatâs the case, then Iâll write two reports against Commissar Wang or Colonel Lin. I can say that you have a truckload of illegitimate children outside, and no one canât do anything to me. Iâll feel good if I can offend you before I leave.â
When Lu Xingzhi said that, Commissar Wang was so angry that he wanted to pick up the teacup on the table and smash it against the other manâs mouth.
Colonel Linâs eyebrows jumped, and he cursed Lu Xingzhi discreetly in his heart. However, he still pretended to think for a moment, then nodded his head and agreed as if it was a matter of fact. âEven though those words sounded infuriating, they do make sense. Everyone in the army has worked hard for the company, the country, and the people. If we have to find someone to investigate and question them because of groundless accusations or rumors, it will enrage them.â
The Bureau Chief understood what Lu Xingzhi meant. He wanted the army to punish the informant.
âIn other words, the informantâs report is also for the sake of the armyâs morale. Everyone can jointly supervise and protect the morality of the army. It is an inevitable form of supervision and warning. It can not be eliminated,â the Bureau Chief said. âLu Xingzhi, what exactly are you thinking? Just say it directly. Donât beat around the bush; tell me directly.â
Lu Xingzhi stood up straight; he took a step forward and then a step backward. He saluted his leaders. âYes, Sir!ân/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
Then he said loudly, âI think that the informant should be responsible for his report. We must ask for proof in the report. If the claims are unfounded, then we must punish this reckless and irresponsible informant for destroying the armyâs morale and someoneâs relationships.â
Colonel Lin took a step backward; he knew that Lu Xingzhi would toe the line for that. If he were to provoke him, it would be difficult for him to leave the situation.
âWhat is your opinion?â The Chief raised his hand and pinched his brows. He knew that he would get a headache soon.
âIf a soldier makes a report indiscriminately, it means that he is irresponsible. He will be locked up for minor offenses! If a soldierâs family member makes reports indiscriminately, it means that the person who is a soldier has not set a good example for his family. His salary will be deducted, and he will be locked up!â
Lu Xingzhi did not even think before he said that. His meaning was clear. He wanted Wang Quansheng to be locked up for a minor offense, and he wanted Major Heâs salary deducted and the man locked up for a minor infraction.
It would not be impossible for him to return a favor to those people.
Salary deductions and detention were not counted as severe punishments. His suggestion was not excessive, but it was enough to make people feel disgusted.
âIâll discuss it with Commissar Wang and consider it.â The Chief waved his hand. âYou can go and fetch your wife.â
âThree daysâ leave, and it canât be deducted from my annual leave!â Lu Xingzhi said.
âLu Xingzhi, you canât ask for that!â Colonel Lin jumped and shook his head. âYou still want three daysâ leave at the end of the year when youâre so busy?â
âThen, why donât you go to my hometown and fetch my wife for me?â Lu Xingzhi shrugged. âThatâs fine too. If the Colonel can fetch my wife for me, it will represent the attitude and sincerity of the troops to admit their mistakes. After all, my wife used to be a medical trainer in the troops. I wonât let you down, Colonel Lin.â