Free Web NovelChapter 1416: Chapter 216: Speaking from the Heart!_2
At that time, Master was in his prime. Although he was demoted to the riverbank, he discovered a new world. He was ambitious and high-spirited, and he, alongside Instructor Li and Old Liu, led me and Xiao Yu to form the first real Water Police team in all of Binjiang.
Back then, Director Zhang was still Director Zhang, having transferred to the Binjiang Port Police Station for only a few years. Though he was a full department-level officer, even his police uniform was second-hand, and he was considered a marginal figure at the Binjiang Port Police Station. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have been assigned to the Bailong Port Police Station, which was so far from the city center.
Director Yu at that time was still Director Yu, having neither power nor money and lacking subordinates, possessing only a stamp. He always called Master "brother" humbly, making one feel sorry for him.
Back then, Xiao Yu was as obsessed with watching TV as he is now with internet surfing. Every evening, after dinner, he would sit in front of the TV and watch absentmindedly. If not reminded to go to sleep, he would continue watching until all the programs ended, leaving only grids on the screen.
Director Jiang, in charge of investigating exchange fraud cases, retired. His only regret was the sailor club’s murder case that remains unsolved. Deputy Director Zhou Hong, then at the Criminal Investigation Department of Binjiang Port Police Station, was first transferred to the Water Police Station and then to the Agricultural Bureau, and is now the first director of the Binjiang Ocean and Fishery Bureau...
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, over a decade has passed.
All things from those years flash through my mind like a movie.
Thinking of these things, Han Yu greeted Xiao Yu, walked alone out of the internet café, and strolled to the Changhang Bureau not far from the café.
"Salted Fish, why are you here? Is something up?"
"No, it’s Sunday today. I’m just wandering around."
Political Commissioner Jiang hadn’t expected Han Yu to visit, so he pulled him into the office, sat him down, and asked with a smile, "Are you eager to be transferred back?"
"A little," Han Yu said, sitting down.
"You can only tell me this, or Director Zeng and Ma Guan will surely scold you for being ungrateful."
"I was originally a Water Police officer, transferring to the Smuggling Crime Investigation Branch was meant to be temporary support."
"Salted Fish, what’s up with you today? Is something wrong?"
"This noon, Xiao Yu treated me to buffet hot pot, and I happened to bump into Ye Xingguo."
"Which Ye Xingguo?"
It had been too long; Political Commissioner Jiang really couldn’t recall this person.
Han Yu explained the situation and said emotionally, "I don’t think we made any mistakes back then; I’m not guilty, just that this person brings back many memories from those days."
Political Commissioner Jiang caught on, softly asked, "Remembered your Master?"
"Yeah," nodded Han Yu. After thinking for a moment, he said with a bitter face, "Commissioner, you might call me ungrateful; it’s only been a few years, but without the photos, I can’t even recall what my Master looked like."
"It’s normal; the human brain isn’t a computer. Every day, we meet different people and think about various matters—forgetting old things and people is natural."
"Seems like I need to flip through the photo album more often from now on."
He was a Water Police officer, and as soon as he joined, Xu Sanye trained him as a Water Police officer.
He was sent to work as an Anti-Smuggling Police officer, yet he was not allowed to go to the South Sea rotation with the 825 patrol ship, ending up "idle." Encountering Ye Xingguo, the first genuine criminal he captured since joining the force, naturally evoked feelings.
This isn’t sentimental whimsy; it’s nostalgia.
Nostalgic people are deeply affectionate and loyal.
Political Commissioner Jiang was very gratified. While inviting him to drink tea, he laughed and said, "The leadership team of Changhang Bureau has been reorganized. Director Liao has stepped aside. You might not believe it, but Huang Yuanchang has been transferred back to Changhang Bureau, now a Party Committee member at the Deputy Bureau level."
Han Yu couldn’t believe his ears and exclaimed after a pause, "But he was the Party Committee member of Jiangnan Maritime Bureau and Director of Jiangcheng Maritime Bureau. Jiangnan Maritime Bureau and Yangtze River Maritime Bureau split long ago and aren’t under Changhang’s jurisdiction!"
"Jiangnan Maritime Bureau and Yangtze River Maritime Bureau are separate, yet still belong to the transport system."
Political Commissioner Jiang chuckled and patiently explained, "His appointment as Director of Jiangcheng Maritime Bureau and entry into Jiangnan Maritime Bureau’s Party Committee team was meant to train him. Now that Changhang Bureau needs to overhaul both its leadership and the Yangtze River Shipping System with comprehensive reforms, they need comrades familiar with the situation, who have grassroots experience and strong vigor.
Huang Yuanchang has an education, grassroots experience, and spent many years in the Policy and Regulation Department of Changhang Bureau, so he understands the Bureau’s situation. He’s relatively young and even made significant contributions during flood relief. Were I the superior, I’d reuse him too."
The Deputy Bureau level at Changhang Bureau isn’t the same as that of the Yangtze River Maritime Bureau or Changhang Police Bureau.
The Changhang Bureau is the superior to Yangtze River Maritime Bureau, Changhang Police Bureau, Yangtze River Navigation Bureau, Yangtze River Communication Bureau, and even the Three Gorges Administration Bureau!
Han Yu still found it hard to believe and asked suspiciously, "Commissioner, does this mean Huang Yuanchang became your superior leader?" ƒгeeweɓn૦vel.com
"He’s just a leader of our superior unit. Our leadership at Changhang Police Bureau also needs to join the Party Committee of Changhang Bureau. No matter how high Huang Yuanchang’s position is, he can’t control us unless he is promoted to be our Police Bureau Chief," said Political Commissioner Jiang, lighting a cigarette before continuing, "Huang Yuanchang’s promotion isn’t bad for us; he’s a nostalgic person, and his most commendable achievements are connected with us at Binjiang—specifically, tied to you and Ningning. Without you two, he wouldn’t be where he is today!"
To summarize, Huang Yuanchang has three main achievements.
The first is managing water traffic safety excellently while serving as the Third Team Leader at the Binjiang Port Supervision Bureau.
The second is during the 1998 flood when he sought reinforcements in Binjiang and was fully in charge of the logistical support for Linghai Reserve Camp.
The third achievement is leading the reform of the Jiangcheng Port Supervision Bureau, turning it into the Jiangcheng Maritime Bureau and co-founding Jiangnan Maritime Bureau.
Among these achievements, two are related to Binjiang.
Thinking carefully about this, indeed, he should take care of his old colleagues and friends from Binjiang.
Han Yu couldn’t help but laugh, "Does this mean that my transfer back won’t be affected by Director Liao stepping aside, and I might really get a Deputy Director position?"
"Even if you hadn’t come today, I would’ve called you later," said Political Commissioner Jiang, pointing at the phone next to him with a smile, "Huang Yuanchang called me this morning, saying if you wanted to transfer back, you needn’t wait for the Changhang Police Bureau’s reform."
"What does that mean?" Han Yu asked.
"He said the National Council has agreed in principle to the Ministry of Transport’s proposal, and the leadership of Changhang Police Bureau is about to be reorganized. Once the leadership reorganization is complete, they’ll adjust the branches. Returning sooner is better than later, as by the time the Council’s approval comes, some things might be too late."
"Such a significant matter, it’s not for me to decide," Han Yu replied.
"You don’t need to make arrangements; Director Qi should have contacted Director Zeng and Ma Guan by now."
"Okay, I’ll wait for the news. I’ll comply with the organization’s arrangement!"
Seeing the young man he watched growing up about to be transferred back and assigned a critical role, Political Commissioner Jiang felt genuinely happy yet emotionally stated, "Salted Fish, once you’re transferred back, I might retire to the sidelines. Having worked for decades, saying goodbye feels hard to leave."
Han Yu, stunned, hurriedly said, "Then I’ll wait another two years before transferring back!"
"My retirement has nothing to do with you; even if you don’t come back, I will still retire," Political Commissioner Jiang quickly assured, extinguishing his cigarette and smiling, "Age catches up. My qualifications aren’t high, and now, the senior leaders require younger cadres to take up roles. I can’t keep holding onto the position."
"What about Director Zhang and Director He?"
"Director Zhang will likely step aside too, while Director He is younger; hence, he’ll stay longer and might even advance further."
Zhang Junyan is older than my Master, so indeed, it’s time for him to step aside.
Han Yu paused for a moment, then asked, "Will the officers be affected?"
"Some older comrades might be impacted by budget and staffing, as not every older comrade can switch to become a civil servant."
"What about officers already retired?"
"That, I don’t know. It’s said... it might be handled by having old policies for aged individuals and new policies for newcomers."
Old policies imply that retired officers continue receiving either the retirement pay of enterprise officials or that of enterprise workers, considering Changhang Police Bureau and the former Binjiang Port Police Station were enterprise-based police organizations.
