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As I spent more time in the team, I gradually became familiar with Old Wang. He never spoke loudly, but he had a rather impatient nature and a stubborn mindset. Even when receiving a routine call, he would become increasingly tense. If someone challenged him during his lectures, he would insist on arguing until one of them emerged victorious.
Although Old Wang had not received higher education or earned any notable academic degrees, his knowledge in rescue operations was remarkably profound. As he put it, "There's no way around it; since I'm responsible for leading this team forward, it's part of my job. Therefore, I must be well-versed in these professional skills!" With his tenacity and strong sense of responsibility, Old Wang managed to grasp the complex theories and practical techniques of rescue work thoroughly.
However, if there was one area where Old Wang struggled, it was writing. He was practically a novice in this regard and completely at a loss. After all, anyone who has ever led a team knows that writing skills are crucial. From essential work summaries to detailed reports for superiors, every task required clear and comprehensive documentation.
Realizing this shortcoming, Old Wang was determined not to let it defeat him. Whenever he had free time, he would cling to the media team members like gum on a shoe, inviting them out for meals and buying drinks to pick their brains about writing tips. And you know what? Hard work pays off! After a period of persistent effort and learning, Old Wang truly improved his writing skills; he not only became more proficient but also occasionally came up with some remarkably apt phrases.
I later learned that Old Wang chose me because of my previous military experience and my tendency to ask questions, which made me think flexibly. Without hesitation, he assigned me to the frontline rescue team with the clear intention of honing my willpower and abilities. He hoped that I would lead the team successfully through challenging rescue missions while ensuring that all members returned safely to base. At that time, I didn't think much about whether I would receive specific assignments; as long as the timing felt right and conditions permitted, I was eager to dive into practical training. After all, Old Wang felt uneasy if I were solely responsible for logistics day in and day out.
After enduring rigorous training and real-world challenges for some time, I finally achieved my goal of becoming a recognized outstanding rescue team member. However, as I participated in more rescue operations and witnessed heartbreaking scenes of life and death, my emotions began to weigh heavily on me. Yet, Old Wang seemed unfazed by all this; for him, the priority was seeing me meet the goals and standards he had set.
One of his weaknesses—or perhaps an overly serious flaw—was his tendency to help others indiscriminately. Whether it was beggars on the street or lonely elderly people, he would even buy flowers from children selling them at tourist spots. While I didn't think there was anything wrong with his generosity, I found it rather impractical. I knew many people who helped others with their surplus resources; however, Old Wang often ended up depleting his own finances and sometimes even had to borrow money from us for cigarettes—much to his wife's chagrin.
Old Wang had also served in the military; he was a third-class sergeant in the fire brigade before returning home to open a small restaurant. The business wasn't thriving but managed to sustain his livelihood. Occasionally, I'd visit him for a meal and chat about our past experiences. He shared that he had dreamed of joining the military since childhood and once assisted the police in solving a theft case by simply calling 911. After failing his college entrance exams, he decided to fulfill his dream of enlisting and successfully became a firefighter in southern China.
His involvement in rescue operations stemmed from his military service; having experienced various disasters firsthand without being assigned specific roles upon returning home left him with ample free time initially. Although sometimes he couldn't attend to his family due to the demands of his job—which carried inherent risks—he had an understanding wife and an obedient child who allowed him to gradually make up for lost time once he transitioned to a less demanding role.
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