"Next, read out the order to retire." The political commissar's voice was steady and powerful, spreading throughout the playground through the loudspeaker. The eyes of the private soldiers all fell on Han Qimo. There was admiration, reluctance, and uncontrollable envy - everyone knew that this veteran, who was about to take off his military uniform, was carrying a heavy weight of glory on his shoulders.
"Comrade Han Qimo has served for eight years. He has devoted himself to his duties and made many military exploits. He has been awarded the third-class individual merit three times and the second-class individual merit once. His unit has been awarded the third-class collective merit four times and the second-class collective merit once..."
