Commander Qiao was at a loss for words, but given the stakes for his future, he wiped his face and said, "Deputy Regimental Commander Huo, my son made a mess earlier, and I'm sure you've heard about it. We didn't educate him well.
I just got back from a mission and was summoned by the Regimental Commander for a reprimand. He said that if I can't manage my family, I will take the punishment on their behalf."
Huo Jingrui didn't want to waste time with him: "What are you trying to say?"
Commander Qiao coughed lightly: "Deputy Regimental Commander Huo, you are a life-and-death friend of Commander Wei and can speak easily to the Division Commander. Can you help plead for me? I will supervise them well in the future and ensure they don't misbehave again."
Huo Jingrui's face turned directly stern: "As soldiers, we should be strict with ourselves and obey orders. Your request, I cannot agree to, nor will I agree."
