Chapter 422 - 298 Old Friend Has Returned

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Chapter 422: Chapter 298 Old Friend Has ReturnedSince you want to help, you should help thoroughly. Thinking about how Fang Guoya has selected sixteen young men from over sixty security guards for training these days, and coordinated with the security captain to adjust these young men’s duty hours, nearly turning the part-time firefighting team into a full-time enterprise fire brigade, Director Yang chuckled: "There are no dedicated drivers for the crane and the water truck, later on, let Fang Guoya choose two capable young men to learn driving, I’ll find a way to cover the tuition." "There are several drivers, all veterans. But considering the Binjiang Port team needs to be on standby 24 hours, and personnel need to rotate rest, we do need to train more drivers." "That’s exactly what I mean." "Thank you, Uncle Yang." "Here we go again, this is what I should do." Director Yang thought for a moment and then asked smilingly, "I heard Old Tong and the others plan to move to Warehouse No. 9 for their office?" Han Yu immediately replied, "That’s right, the bureau is too small and there are too many people in the department, it’s really crowded." Director Yang casually said, "Ask them if they lack office furniture, if they do, I’ll figure something out." That’s what the logistics department handles, it’s exactly their job! This trip was not in vain, Han Yu could indeed say he returned with a full load. Rushing to the courtyard of Warehouse No. 9, which just had the signs "Changhang Public Security Bureau Binjiang Branch Fire Department," "Changhang Public Security Bureau Binjiang Branch Water Fire Rescue Team," "Changhang Public Security Bureau Binjiang Branch Water Fire Rescue Team Binjiang Port Fire Supervision Station" and "Changhang Public Security Bureau Binjiang Branch Water Fire Rescue Team Binjiang Port Squad" hung up, he surprisingly saw a familiar car and a familiar person. "Brother Chen, what are you doing here?" "I...I came with Political Commissioner Wang and Director Yu... Your division is doing quite well." An old friend meeting, Chen Zikun felt particularly awkward. Han Yu turned around and looked around, truly satisfied with the main base of the Water Firefighting Team. The reception room and warehouse office right by the entrance could be used for office work, and small signs were nailed to the door. The courtyard surrounded by a circle of warehouses was spacious, and the ground was cemented, ready for training once equipment was installed. The two large warehouses facing south were now converted into garages, housing two firefighting vehicles, which looked somewhat unprofessional and even shabby, and a Volga Sedan used by the department. The warehouse on the left side of the garage was about to be transformed into a meeting room, and the warehouse facing east into collective dormitories and a kitchen/canteen. However, compared to the "headquarters" of the team, Han Yu was more curious about why Chen Zikun appeared here and inquired, "Brother Chen, didn’t you resign, why are you still wearing a police uniform? "I didn’t resign, I took a leave without pay." "I thought you had resigned." "Salted Fish, Zikun has returned to his position." Political Commissioner Wang and Director Tong came out of the office, smiling at the two, "Considering that Third Team only has Old Jia and he’s too busy handling it alone, the party committee of the sub bureau decided to ask Zikun to return." The security condition of the Linghai section of the Yangtze River is good; Comrade Old Jia isn’t very busy. Han Yu felt puzzled, and Political Commissioner Wang grinned again, "We originally planned to send Zikun to Bailong Port to take charge, but Director Tong told me you were in the city today, so I and Zikun came here first." Han Yu couldn’t help asking, "Political Commissioner Wang, are you saying that Brother Chen is going to Bailong Port to be an Instructor for the Third Water Police Team?" Before Political Commissioner Wang could reply, Director Tong smiled and said, "Salted Fish, not only is Zikun going to Bailong Port to be the instructor of the Water Police Third Team, Director Zhang and Director Li discussed it, and also asked Zikun to help you handle the ideological and political work and propaganda work of the fire brigade." Chen Zikun is a direct disciple of Director Yu, initially working with Director Yu at the City Bureau writing materials, later on serving as an instructor and handling political work for the Second Water Police Team at the Water Police Station. Having such an old friend and comrade to help, Han Yu was genuinely delighted, after all, Director Zhang and Director Li’s consideration made sense; as the part-time and full-time fire brigades were expanding, experienced people were needed to handle the ideological and political work. "Director Tong, it’s great that Brother Chen can help me, but he is the instructor of the Third Water Police Team, not our Water Firefighting Team, this formality doesn’t really justify his role, it’s not conducive to work." "First, let Zikun manage the team’s political tasks, and later on, we will try to arrange a transfer." "Why not transfer him directly?" "This involves personnel establishment and positions, it’s not as easy as you say, but as long as Zikun achieves results, he will surely have a chance in the future." Han Yu suddenly remembered that the instructors of the Water Police Station arenít the same as those of the Changhang Bureau. Because he was once a "deserter," it’s hard for him to get ahead in the City Bureau, the only way to make something of himself is by transferring to the Changhang Bureau. Despite the fact that nothing is set in stone yet, Chen Zikun is still very happy and excited, gripping Han Yu’s hand firmly. Political Commissioner Wang raised his arm to look at his watch, smiled and said: "Salted Fish, Old Jia is the only one at the Third Team, and I’ve already called Old Jia about Zikun taking the Instructor position. I think there’s no need to hold a meeting to announce it." "Okay." "Then Zikun will go with you later, I won’t see you out." "No problem." Entrusted by others, loyal to others. Now that the matter is settled, Political Commissioner Wang is relieved and adds with a meaningful smile, "I almost forgot, Director Yu called saying he’ll be back the day after tomorrow night. Otherwise, he’ll miss your wedding banquet." Han Yu couldn’t help but ask: "He’s coming back the night after tomorrow, where will he stay?" Political Commissioner Wang patted his arm: "Don’t worry about that, I’ll arrange it when the time comes." Director Tong then sighed: "Salted Fish, getting married is a big deal, you can’t just focus on work. Take tomorrow off and go home to prepare." Han Yu scratched his head, looking a bit embarrassed: "The house is already set up, we’ve been living there for several months, there’s no need to fetch the bride like others do, just going to a restaurant for a meal, there’s nothing to prepare." "What about the guests?" "All invited. Ningning’s grandparents from her mother’s side came the day before yesterday, and her second uncle brought her grandmother today. My grandmother came over yesterday, staying at my sister’s place. My dad and mom docked their boat at Yingchuan Port and are also staying at my sister’s these days." Chen Zikun asked with a smile: "I’ve been to your sister’s place, it’s a two-bedroom. Can it fit so many people?" "We can squeeze in, and besides, it’s more lively with more people." Thinking about the past when he had been unpaid and left his job previously and had been duped by himself, Han Yu couldn’t help but swear with a laugh: "Brother Chen, the tuition and book fees for the Public Security Management specialty you helped me sign up for were so high, and it’s so hard to pass the exams. I’ve only passed three subjects so far. You’ve really scammed me this time, you must give a big red envelope to compensate!" Chen Zikun didn’t expect that Han Yu, who had now become Deputy Division Commander, would still hold grudges, unable to help but chuckle: "You didn’t invite me to your wedding." "I thought you were in East Sea, and thought you were busy with engineering work, didn’t want to disturb you." "So, are you inviting now?" "Definitely, although I couldn’t come back for your wedding as I was on the ship, Ningning represented me and even gave your red envelope of fifty yuan on my behalf!" "Alright, I’ll also prepare fifty for you." "Are you kidding? The prices are rising, everything is going up, the red envelopes should increase too. And since you’ve worked as a big contractor, at least a hundred!" Salted Fish is famously stingy. He’s never done a losing trade over the years. Thinking of Salted Fish’s stingy past, Political Commissioner Wang laughed and said: "Okay, a hundred it is then. Not only will Zikun have to give one hundred, but we will also give a hundred when the time comes." "Thank you, Commissioner." "Right, have you invited Director Yang?" "Invited. Both Commissioner Ding and Director Yang." "That’s good, after all, Director Yang is your old superior and has always cared a lot for you and Xiao Yu. If it weren’t for his help, Xiao Yu wouldn’t have had the chance to wear the police uniform, let alone be transferred to the Shipping Police School to be an instructor." "Actually, the last time Xiao Yu’s family hosted guests, we had invited Director Yang too, but unfortunately, he was in Jiangcheng for a meeting and couldn’t make it." As soon as Han Yu finished speaking, Director Tong half-jokingly said: "Political Commissioner Wang, if you’re giving a hundred, I can only afford fifty." "You’re Salted Fish’s direct superior, how can you only give fifty!" "My family situation is different from you guys, you only need to give one red envelope the day after tomorrow, my family has to give two." "Two?" "Salted Fish’s aunt is also getting married the day after tomorrow, and his aunt’s colleague is my spouse. At that time, I am Salted Fish’s workplace colleague, and my spouse is Xiang Meng’s workplace colleague. If both of us give a hundred, what’s left of my salary this month?" "Ha ha ha ha, almost forgot, your spouse works at Binjiang Port Hospital." Thinking of Han Yu’s family having two events at the same time, Political Commissioner Wang asked with a laugh: "Salted Fish, how many tables did your father-in-law book?" "Thirty-six tables." "That many!" "My father-in-law’s workplace leaders and colleagues, my mother-in-law’s workplace leaders and colleagues, plus me, Ningning, Liang Xiaojun, and Mengmeng’s leaders and colleagues, along with comrades and classmates, can’t fit them without thirty-six tables." Political Commissioner Wang exclaimed: "How much is your father-in-law going to spend this time?" Han Yu chuckled: "Not just my father-in-law and mother-in-law are spending, but also my parents and Liang Xiaojun’s family are contributing, no matter how much it will be, the three families will share it equally." "It’s better that the three families share it equally, otherwise the pressure would be too much." "Yes, actually I didn’t want to make it so extravagant, but my parents-in-law said they’ve never properly celebrated an occasion in their lives, so they want to organize it well this time."

Chapter 422 - 298 Old Friend Has Returned

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