Qi Taiguo returned to the troops and first spoke with Regimental Commander Mai about the mission, detailing the entire process.
"Taiguo, I have heard about it. In this mission, you left the team without permission, although your intentions were good and you indeed captured Zhao Wei. Even though he died, it was not without merit; at least you got that item," Regimental Commander Mai paused and said, "I’ll give you a heads-up here; given that there were casualties among the soldiers, I guess the credit for this mission won’t likely be attributed to you. However, as far as responsibility goes, there shouldn’t be any, since you did find that ’thing’ on Zhao Wei— that’s a merit in itself, at most it would just offset any demerit. So, write a complete report of the material and submit it!"
"Yes!"
"Also, be mentally prepared. The organization might send someone down to talk to you."
Qi Taiguo pursed his lips and nodded.
"Then go back and rest for now; you’ve been away from home for quite some days!" Regimental Commander Mai said with a smile.
Qi Taiguo nodded, closed the door behind him, and then heard the sound of Regimental Commander Mai dialing the phone inside.
As he walked away from the military district building, Qi Taiguo encountered Dong Jun coming towards him.
"Comrade Qi Taiguo, I heard that in this mission, you were eagerly pursuing quick success, disobeyed orders, and left the team on your own accord, leading to a shortage of manpower and casualties among soldiers. I hope you remember this lesson and refrain from reckless behavior, thinking you know best," Dong Jun spoke with the air of a superior officer as he looked down on him.
Qi Taiguo glanced at him indifferently and said, "Deputy Battalion Commander Dong’s lesson is noted."
Dong Jun narrowed his eyes slightly as he passed by Qi Taiguo, paused in his steps, and said, "I thought you would have remembered the lesson, but you still make the same mistakes. It was the same during the war before, and it’s the same now. Comrade Qi Taiguo, when will you learn to think for your comrades? How many must die before you’ll seriously consider your own attitude, thoughts, and control your own actions to prevent needless deaths on our side!"

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