On Sunday morning, everyone carried out the usual thorough cleaning.
Ninth Squad's rules differed from those of the other squads. Daily sanitation was assigned to individuals, but on Saturdays and Sundays, everyone handled it together in a full-scale cleanup. They enjoyed that sense of unity, and Hao Chengbin approved of it as well.
At eight in the morning, the sound of leather shoes and conversation in the hallway told everyone that more regimental leaders had come to inspect.
As usual, the squad leader was absent. Fang Huai swept his hand grandly, and everyone quickly set out their little stools, sat down, pulled out their materials, and put on the appearance of studying diligently.
After two weeks of training, the recruits had all developed the ability to identify people through the wall. They were no longer as clueless as before. The occasional heavy stomp of those leather shoes against the floor could only belong to the Chief of Staff.
Leaders above the Chief of Staff would not act so frivolously, while leaders below him would not dare be so unrestrained.
But this time, the Chief of Staff did not seem to be here for a sanitation inspection. Regimental Headquarters had not blown a whistle for inspection either, and the footsteps approached Ninth Squad quite quickly.
The voices of Director Liang and Company Commander Wang soon appeared near Ninth Squad, and their conversation became clear.
"Recently, our company headquarters has been conducting morning inspections. Overall, there has been progress in the interior conditions..."
The door opened.
The Chief of Staff appeared in the doorway with his hands behind his back.
The recruits stood up.
"Good morning, Chief of Staff! Good morning, sir! Good morning, Political Instructor! Good morning, Company Commander! Good morning, Squad Leader!"
They greeted everyone from highest rank to lowest,