Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The trainees undergo Special Demolition training, with a delayed explosion causing concern and adaptation.
• The Military Academy's teaching methods differ from the troops, focusing on theoretical knowledge and critical thinking.
• The trainees struggle with the intensity of learning and physical training at the Military Academy.
• Ji Baichang, Lü Qinglong, and the other two adapt quickly and excel in their studies.
• The trainees prepare for underwater combat training, with Ji Baichang's claustrophobia being a potential concern.

Character Developments

• Ji Baichang: Struggles with claustrophobia but is determined to overcome it for underwater combat.
• Lü Qinglong: Concerned about Ji Baichang's claustrophobia and offers support.
• Other trainees: Struggle with the intensity of learning and physical training at the Military Academy.

Significant Themes

• The difference between military academy education and troop training, focusing on critical thinking and independent problem-solving.
• The challenge of adapting to new environments and expectations.
• The importance of mental fortitude and overcoming personal fears.

Character Interactions

• Ji Baichang and Lü Qinglong: Discuss Ji Baichang's claustrophobia and Lü Qinglong offers support for underwater combat.
• Trainees: Struggle together with the intensity of learning and physical training at the Military Academy.
• Company Commander Sun Jie: Encourages critical thinking and independent problem-solving, emphasizing the importance of passing all subjects.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Baichang struggles with claustrophobia during underwater combat training, fainting at 12 meters.
• He is diagnosed with claustrophobia, likely triggered by past traumatic events.
• Ji Baichang undergoes treatment and adapts to deeper depths with the help of Lü Qinglong and Xue Daochao.
• The final assessment for Underwater Combat involves individual target striking at 30 meters, with Ji Baichang going last.

Character Developments

• Ji Baichang: Struggles with claustrophobia but shows determination to overcome it. He opens up about his past traumatic events to Lü Qinglong.
• Lü Qinglong: Shows concern and support for Ji Baichang, helping him adapt to underwater conditions and encouraging him.
• Xue Daochao: Also supports Ji Baichang, understanding his condition and offering advice before Ji Baichang's final assessment.

Significant Themes

• Overcoming fears and personal challenges.
• Friendship and support among squad members.
• The importance of understanding and adapting to one's own limitations.

Character Interactions

• Lü Qinglong and Xue Daochao support Ji Baichang throughout his struggle with claustrophobia, helping him adapt and encouraging him.
• Ji Baichang opens up to Lü Qinglong about his past traumatic events, showing vulnerability and trust in their friendship.
• The entire First Squad shows concern for Ji Baichang during his final assessment, hoping for his success.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Baichang, suffering from claustrophobia, completes his underwater combat assessment with seconds to spare.
• Lü Qinglong's oxygen tank is faulty, causing rapid oxygen depletion during his assessment.
• Despite this, Lü Qinglong completes his mission, swimming back five hundred meters without oxygen.

Character Developments

• Ji Baichang: Overcomes his claustrophobia to successfully complete his assessment, demonstrating determination and perseverance.
• Lü Qinglong: Shows exceptional physical prowess and mental resilience by swimming without oxygen for five minutes at a depth of thirty meters.

Significant Themes

• Overcoming personal fears and limitations (Ji Baichang's claustrophobia).
• Physical prowess and mental resilience (Lü Qinglong's feat).
• Trust and camaraderie (Ji Baichang and Xue Daochao's confidence in Lü Qinglong).

Character Interactions

• Ji Baichang and the instructor: The instructor shows understanding and encouragement towards Ji Baichang's effort and success.
• Lü Qinglong and the instructor: The instructor is astonished and disbelief at Lü Qinglong's accomplishment.
• Ji Baichang, Xue Daochao, and Lü Qinglong: They show mutual trust and confidence in each other's abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lü Qinglong completes the Underwater Combat assessment with an excellent score, breaking the Military Academy's record.
• The trainees are informed that their next subject, Actual Combat Fighting, will involve training at a border Company for half a month, followed by a patrol mission.
• Upon arrival at the border camp, an instructor briefs them about the area's security situation and announces that dagger combat will be the focus of their training.

Character Developments

• Lü Qinglong demonstrates his exceptional lung capacity and swimming ability during the Underwater Combat assessment, earning an excellent score.
• Ji Baichang shows familiarity with Company Commander Sun Jie, indicating his comfort in their relationship.
• Lü Qinglong volunteers to be the demonstration partner for the dagger combat lesson, displaying his interest and confidence in the subject.

Significant Themes

• Adaptability: The trainees must adapt to new environments and situations, as seen in their transition from the naval training base to the border camp.
• Realism: The instructor emphasizes the importance of learning dagger combat as it is closer to real combat situations, where opponents may also be armed.
• Confidence: Lü Qinglong's volunteerism and assurance in his abilities highlight his self-confidence.

Character Interactions

• Lü Qinglong and Ji Baichang discuss their upcoming training and the potential dangers of their new location.
• Lü Qinglong interacts with the Third-term Sergeant instructor, volunteering to be his sparring partner and asking about the demonstration's parameters.
• Ji Baichang and his peers avoid the instructor's gaze to avoid being chosen as the demonstration partner.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The trainees begin actual combat training with daggers.
• Lü Qinglong feels dissatisfied with the training, as he believes it doesn't improve his skills.
• The trainees are sent on a patrol along the border, equipped with only daggers (and squad leaders with Type 95 rifles).
• During the patrol, Lü Qinglong hears cries for help from the nearby forest.

Character Developments

• Lü Qinglong demonstrates his exceptional hearing and concern for others, immediately responding to the cries for help.
• Ji Baichang shows understanding and support for Lü Qinglong's frustration with the training.
• Xue Daochao tries to comfort Lü Qinglong, acknowledging his exceptional strength.

Significant Themes

• The disparity between Lü Qinglong's abilities and the training provided.
• The importance of adaptability and versatility in combat situations.

Character Interactions

• Lü Qinglong, Ji Baichang, and Xue Daochao interact, with Ji Baichang and Xue Daochao trying to understand and support Lü Qinglong's frustration.
• Lü Qinglong leads the group towards the cries for help, showing initiative and concern for the person in distress.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lü Qinglong, Ji Baichang, and Xue Daochao encounter a man being attacked by a brown bear in the woods.
• Lü Qinglong sends Ji Baichang and Xue Daochao to fetch Li Guang and his gun (Type 95) to kill the bear.
• Ji Baichang returns with the gun but discovers it has only one live round, the rest being blanks.
• Lü Qinglong lures the brown bear to attract its attention, and Ji Baichang shoots, wounding but not killing the bear.
• The injured bear charges at Lü Qinglong, who engages in a fistfight with it, ultimately defeating it.

Character Developments

• Lü Qinglong demonstrates exceptional combat skills, strength, and courage, taking on the brown bear single-handedly and defeating it.
• Ji Baichang shows determination and quick thinking in responding to the crisis, despite his initial fear and lack of firepower.
• Xue Daochao follows Ji Baichang's lead but has less agency in the situation.

Significant Themes

• Bravery and courage in the face of danger.
• Teamwork and coordination in responding to a crisis.
• The power of human ingenuity and adaptability against formidable natural threats.

Character Interactions

• Lü Qinglong and Ji Baichang work together to save the villager, with Lü Qinglong taking the lead in combat and Ji Baichang providing support with the gun.
• Lü Qinglong, Ji Baichang, and Xue Daochao exhibit camaraderie, with Lü Qinglong prioritizing their safety and Ji Baichang and Xue Daochao showing loyalty and determination to assist him.
• The interaction between Lü Qinglong and the brown bear highlights the stark contrast between human intelligence and animal ferocity, with Lü Qinglong ultimately outsmarting and overpowering the bear.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A villager is severely injured by a brown bear during a patrol.
• Lü Qinglong kills the bear with his bare hands after Ji Baichang's shot fails to kill it.
• The cadets assist in a joint mission with the police to intercept human smugglers.

Character Developments

• Lü Qinglong demonstrates extraordinary strength and courage, killing a brown bear with his fists.
• Ji Baichang shows concern for the villagers and expresses a desire to eat bear paw again.
• Li Guang displays leadership and strategic thinking in planning the mission.

Significant Themes

• Bravery and heroism: Lü Qinglong's actions highlight his courage and bravery in the face of danger.
• The consequences of greed: The people smugglers' actions reflect the theme of the consequences of greed and the desire for easy wealth.

Character Interactions

• Lü Qinglong and Ji Baichang: Their camaraderie is evident as they work together to save the villager and later discuss the mission.
• Lü Qinglong and Li Guang: Li Guang shows respect for Lü Qinglong's strength and acknowledges his leadership in the mission planning.
• The cadets: They work together as a team, showing unity and cooperation in their mission.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Trainees search for illegal border crossers in a mountain cave.
• Lü Qinglong, instead of arguing about who should enter the cave, suggests using smoke to force the hiding people out.
• The plan works, and five people are apprehended. Lü Qinglong discovers they were attempting to smuggle themselves into Myanmar.
• First Squad completes the mission first, and Lü Qinglong's squad is exempt from the final assessment. Other squads will compete in one-on-one combat matches.

Character Developments

• Lü Qinglong demonstrates strategic thinking and unconventional problem-solving, using smoke to flush out the hiding individuals.
• The smuggler shows fear and tries to negotiate with Lü Qinglong after being caught.

Significant Themes

• Problem-solving: Lü Qinglong's unique approach to solving the problem of finding the hidden individuals.
• Leadership: Lü Qinglong's calm and decisive actions instill confidence in his squad members.
• Consequences of actions: The smugglers face the consequences of their actions when caught by the authorities.

Character Interactions

• Lü Qinglong and Ji Baichang discuss the situation and Lü Qinglong's plan.
• Lü Qinglong interacts with the smuggler, showing no mercy but also no unnecessary cruelty.
• Trainees from other squads express their relief that Lü Qinglong won't be participating in their final assessment combat matches.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lü Qinglong and his squad return from a successful mission and prepare for their next assessment.
• Lü Qinglong is summoned by the Company Commander and meets the Dean of their Special Operations branch, Wang.
• The Dean inquires about Lü Qinglong's background and his brother, Lü Qingtian, who died on a mission three years ago.
• The Dean decides not to offer Lü Qinglong a position as an instructor at the Military Academy.

Character Developments

• Lü Qinglong remains humble and honest despite his accomplishments.
• Dean Wang is shown to be fair and perceptive, recognizing Lü Qinglong's abilities but also considering the political implications of keeping him at the Military Academy.
• Ji Baichang displays loyalty and concern for Lü Qinglong, ready to defend him against anyone who causes him distress.

Significant Themes

• The importance of loyalty and camaraderie among soldiers.
• The political aspects of military service and the potential consequences of having powerful connections.
• The impact of loss and sacrifice on those left behind.

Character Interactions

• Lü Qinglong interacts with Dean Wang, revealing his brother's fate and showing his emotional vulnerability.
• Ji Baichang shows concern for Lü Qinglong's well-being and is ready to defend him against perceived threats.
• The rest of Lü Qinglong's squad shows curiosity about the meeting with the Dean but doesn't press him for details.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The cadets complete Hell Week, a grueling seven-day training, with First Squad finishing first.
• Lü Qinglong helps his squadmates, demonstrating his strength and kindness.
• The cadets are informed they will graduate the next day and receive their ranks.
• They plan to take leave together to visit their families.

Character Developments

• Ji Baichang shows determination and resilience during Hell Week, growing more mature.
• Lü Qinglong remains strong and selfless, helping his squadmates without expecting recognition.
• Xue Daochao is content with his decision to stay in the army long-term.

Significant Themes

• Perseverance and resilience in the face of adversity (through Hell Week).
• Camaraderie and mutual support among the cadets.
• The importance of family and home, as the cadets look forward to visiting their families.

Character Interactions

• Lü Qinglong and Ji Baichang's friendship deepens as they support each other through Hell Week.
• Lü Qinglong invites Ji Baichang and Xue Daochao to visit Yangcheng, showing his appreciation for their friendship.
• The cadets discuss their plans for leave, expressing their excitement and anticipation for the future.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The cadets graduate from the Special Operations Academy and are addressed by the Dean.
• Ji Baichang, Lü Qinglong, and Xue Daochao plan to return home after graduation.
• At the airport, Ji Baichang and Lü Qinglong witness a woman cutting in line and bullying a college student. They intervene, with Ji Baichang comforting the student and Lü Qinglong confronting the woman.

Character Developments

• Lü Qinglong demonstrates his protective nature and fearlessness in confronting the line-cutter.
• Ji Baichang shows his gentlemanly side in comforting the bullied student and using his Officer ID to help her.
• The bully, a middle-aged woman, is exposed and shamed, leading her to apologize and leave.

Significant Themes

• Bullying and Standing Up: The chapter highlights the issue of bullying and the importance of standing up for the weak, as seen through Lü Qinglong's intervention.
• Respect and Manners: The incident at the airport underscores the importance of queuing and respecting others' time and space.

Character Interactions

• Lü Qinglong and Ji Baichang work together to resolve the situation at the airport, with Lü Qinglong handling the confrontation and Ji Baichang comforting the victim.
• Lü Qinglong's fearsome appearance intimidates the line-cutter and bystanders, while Ji Baichang's charm and quick thinking help the bullied student.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lü Qinglong and Ji Baichang help a college student catch her flight after she's harassed by an ill-mannered woman.
• The woman later reports Lü Qinglong for assault, but police officers let them go after checking their IDs.
• Lü Qinglong boards his flight to Yangcheng, where Lin Qinghan picks him up in her new Porsche 718 convertible.

Character Developments

• Lü Qinglong: Shows his heroic side by helping the college student and remains calm under pressure from the police.
• Ji Baichang: Demonstrates his smooth-talking skills and quick thinking in handling the situation with the college student and police.
• Lin Qinghan: Exhibits her carefree and enthusiastic nature, eager to show off her new car to Lü Qinglong.

Significant Themes

• Heroism and chivalry: Lü Qinglong and Ji Baichang step in to help a stranger in need.
• The power of identity: Lü Qinglong's and Ji Baichang's officer IDs help them avoid potential trouble with the police.
• The contrast between wealth and ordinary life: Lin Qinghan's luxurious car highlights the stark difference in their lifestyles.

Character Interactions

• Lü Qinglong and Ji Baichang: They work together to help the college student and support each other when facing the police.
• Lü Qinglong and Lin Qinghan: They reunite after a long time, with Lin Qinghan excited to show off her new car and drive Lü Qinglong home.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lü Qinglong takes Lin Qinghan to meet his mother after a year in the military.
• They have lunch together, and Lü Qinglong shares his military experiences.
• Lü Qinglong and Lin Qinghan decide to go to an escape room and a shooting range.
• At the escape room shop, the staff is intimidated by Lü Qinglong's appearance.

Character Developments

• Lü Qinglong: Shows filial piety towards his mother and is excited to spend time with Lin Qinghan. He also demonstrates his driving skills.
• Lin Qinghan: Shows affection towards Lü Qinglong and his mother. She is excited about the escape room and shooting range plans.
• Mom Lü: Is overjoyed to see her son and treats Lin Qinghan like her own daughter.

Significant Themes

• Family and filial piety: Lü Qinglong's joy at seeing his mother and his desire to make her happy.
• New experiences: Lü Qinglong's plan to take Lin Qinghan to an escape room and shooting range to create memorable experiences together.

Character Interactions

• Lü Qinglong and Lin Qinghan: They interact affectionately, with Lin Qinghan expressing her love and Lü Qinglong showing his eagerness to spend time with her.
• Lü Qinglong and Mom Lü: They reunite after a year, with Mom Lü expressing her joy and pride in her son's achievements.
• Lü Qinglong and the escape room staff: The staff is intimidated by Lü Qinglong's appearance, highlighting his imposing presence.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lü Qinglong and Lin Qinghan enter an escape room, finding it dark and cramped.
• They discover a newspaper and a notebook with clues about a serial killer.
• Lü Qinglong opens a locked door by punching through the wall.
• Inside, they find a man acting as the murderer, who seems to have poor eyesight but sharp hearing.

Character Developments

• Lü Qinglong: Shows his problem-solving skills and physical prowess by opening the door and protecting Lin Qinghan.
• Lin Qinghan: Demonstrates courage and curiosity, excited about the escape room challenge.

Significant Themes

• Problem-solving and adaptability in unexpected situations.
• Communication and teamwork between Lü Qinglong and Lin Qinghan.

Character Interactions

• Lü Qinglong and Lin Qinghan: They work together, with Lü Qinglong protecting Lin Qinghan and leading the way, while Lin Qinghan finds the key and discusses their next move.
• Lü Qinglong and the Escape Room Staff: The staff is intimidated by Lü Qinglong's actions and provides guidance through a walkie-talkie.
• Lü Qinglong and the NPC Murderer: They haven't interacted yet, but Lü Qinglong is cautious and strategic in his approach.

Summary

Plot Points and Events

• Lü Qinglong and Lin Qinghan enter an escape room to find evidence and escape.
• They encounter an NPC who is a suspect in a serial murder case.
• After intimidating the NPC, they find the evidence and complete the escape room in 14 minutes, setting a new record.
• They then go to a shooting range where Lin Qinghan tries shooting a pistol, and Lü Qinglong demonstrates his skill.

Character Developments

• Lin Qinghan shows excitement and enthusiasm for new experiences like room escapes and shooting.
• Lü Qinglong displays his intimidating presence, quick thinking, and excellent marksmanship.

Significant Themes

• The thrill of new experiences and challenges.
• The contrast between Lü Qinglong's military background and the civilian activities they engage in.

Character Interactions

• Lü Qinglong and Lin Qinghan work together to complete the escape room, with Lü Qinglong taking the lead in intimidating the NPC and finding the evidence.
• At the shooting range, Lü Qinglong patiently helps Lin Qinghan and later demonstrates his marksmanship.
• The staff at both the escape room and shooting range react with surprise and professionalism to Lü Qinglong's presence and skills.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lü Qinglong and Lin Qinghan go to a new buffet restaurant.
• Lü Qinglong eats an enormous amount, surprising the manager.
• The manager, bewildered by Lü Qinglong's appetite, gives him free vouchers for another buffet restaurant to avoid further costs.
• Lü Qinglong and Lin Qinghan spend the rest of the evening together before she returns home.

Character Developments

• Lü Qinglong: His appetite is revealed to be extraordinary, eating enough for multiple people at the buffet.
• Lin Qinghan: She shows concern for Lü Qinglong's appetite and enjoys their time together.
• The Manager: Initially confident in his ability to judge customers' appetites, he is proven wrong by Lü Qinglong's eating capacity and handles the situation by giving free vouchers to another restaurant.

Significant Themes

• Appearance vs. Reality: The manager misjudges Lü Qinglong based on his appearance, leading to an unexpected outcome.
• Appetite and Consumption: Lü Qinglong's extraordinary appetite is a central theme, driving the plot and the manager's actions.

Character Interactions

• Lü Qinglong and Lin Qinghan: They enjoy each other's company, with Lin Qinghan showing care for Lü Qinglong's appetite and Lü Qinglong taking her out to play.
• Lü Qinglong and the Manager: Their interaction is driven by the manager's misjudgment of Lü Qinglong's appetite, leading to a surprising resolution.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Baichang returns home, surprising his father with his military rank.
• Lü Qinglong returns home, where his mother expresses her desire to arrange his marriage to Lin Qinghan.
• The three friends plan to return to the unit, with Ji Baichang and Xue Daochao having indulged in leisure activities during their leave.
• Lü Qinglong bids farewell to Lin Qinghan at the airport.

Character Developments

• Ji Baichang is proud of surprising his father and enjoys his newfound freedom and wealth.
• Lü Qinglong is more at ease with his mother and shows concern for Lin Qinghan's well-being.
• Lin Qinghan expresses her reluctance to part with Lü Qinglong.

Significant Themes

• The importance of family and camaraderie.
• The struggle between personal desires and responsibility.
• The impact of military life on personal relationships.

Character Interactions

• Ji Baichang and Lü Qinglong maintain their close friendship, with Ji Baichang trying to include Lü Qinglong in his leisure activities.
• Lü Qinglong and Lin Qinghan share a tender moment at the airport, showing their growing affection for each other.
• Lü Qinglong's mother expresses her desire to arrange a marriage between Lü Qinglong and Lin Qinghan, hinting at a potential future development.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xue Daochao contracts an STI due to Ji Baichang's careless matchmaking.
• Lü Qinglong, Ji Baichang, and Xue Daochao receive a WeChat friend request from Li Xiang, the Fourth Platoon Leader of their new company.
• Li Xiang reveals in a group chat that he has been acting as the de facto commander due to the absence of the other platoon leaders.

Character Developments

• Xue Daochao: Shows frustration and anger towards Ji Baichang for his carelessness, leading to Xue's STI.
• Lü Qinglong: Shows concern for Xue Daochao's health and is curious about their new company's situation.
• Ji Baichang: Initially guilt-ridden but later dismissive of Xue Daochao's predicament, showing immaturity.
• Li Xiang (new character): Reveals himself as the Fourth Platoon Leader, indicating responsibility and initiative.

Significant Themes

• Consequences of Carelessness: Xue Daochao's STI serves as a consequence of Ji Baichang's careless matchmaking.
• Responsibility and Initiative: Li Xiang's actions show responsibility and initiative in the absence of other leaders.

Character Interactions

• Lü Qinglong and Ji Baichang: Show camaraderie and understanding, ignoring Xue Daochao's mood.
• Xue Daochao and Ji Baichang: Argumentative, with Xue expressing anger and Ji showing initial guilt then dismissiveness.
• Lü Qinglong, Ji Baichang, and Xue Daochao: Share curiosity about their new company and Li Xiang's revelation.
• Lü Qinglong, Ji Baichang, Xue Daochao, and Li Xiang: Form a group chat, with Li Xiang sharing information about their new company.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The company is composed of veterans transferred from other units, with few new recruits.
• Li Xiang, a second lieutenant, struggles to control the veterans.
• Lü Qinglong, Ji Baichang, and Xue Daochao, graduates of the Army Special Operations Academy, join the company.
• Li Xiang picks them up and shares his struggles with the veterans' disobedience.
• The company prepares a welcome ceremony for the new platoon leaders.

Character Developments

• Li Xiang: Struggles with managing veterans, seeks advice from Lü Qinglong and Ji Baichang.
• Lü Qinglong, Ji Baichang, Xue Daochao: Arrive at the company, show understanding and empathy towards Li Xiang's situation.
• Veterans: Display disinterest and disobedience towards new leadership, with some planning to make life difficult for the new platoon leaders.

Significant Themes

• Leadership and Authority: The struggle of new officers to establish authority over veteran soldiers.
• Respect and Obedience: The veterans' lack of respect for new leadership and their unwillingness to obey orders.
• Adaptation and Growth: Li Xiang's need to adapt to his new role and grow as a leader.

Character Interactions

• Li Xiang and Lü Qinglong, Ji Baichang, Xue Daochao: Li Xiang seeks support and advice from the new arrivals, while they offer guidance and understanding.
• Veterans and Li Xiang: The veterans show disregard for Li Xiang's authority, planning to make his life difficult.
• Veterans among themselves: The veterans display a mix of attitudes, with some wanting to cause trouble and others acting as peacemakers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lü Qinglong, Ji Baichang, and Xue Daochao arrive at their new company, greeted by veteran soldiers with mixed reactions.
• Lü Qinglong makes a show of force by picking up a Private First Class, establishing his authority.
• The Political Instructor, Gong Jian, welcomes them and assigns their duties.
• Lü Qinglong takes command of Platoon One and meets his squad members.

Character Developments

• Lü Qinglong: Shows his intimidating presence and assertiveness, earning respect from the veterans.
• Ji Baichang: Confident in his interpersonal skills, plans to win over the veterans with his friendliness and eloquence.
• Xue Daochao: Plans to demonstrate his military capabilities to gain respect.
• Li Xiang: Realizes Lü Qinglong and the others were promoted from the ranks, feels envious.

Significant Themes

• Authority and respect in the military hierarchy.
• The challenges and strategies of new leaders integrating into established units.
• The contrast between Lü Qinglong's intimidating presence and Ji Baichang's friendly approach.

Character Interactions

• Lü Qinglong and the Private First Class: Lü Qinglong asserts his dominance, while the Private First Class shows fear and respect.
• Lü Qinglong and the Political Instructor, Gong Jian: They meet and exchange pleasantries, showing mutual respect.
• Lü Qinglong and the Squad Leaders/Private First Class: Lü Qinglong inspects the squads, showing interest in their personal effects and interactions.