Binjiang Police Affairs

Chapter 1419: Chapter 219: Clear Distinction Between Love and Hate

In fact, Han Xiangning wasn’t completely oblivious.

She had just seen Han Yu off when she received a call from Mayor Hou, hurried to the city government, and learned that the two major projects she had been discussing since taking office were poached by the Binjiang Development Zone. She was so anxious and angry, wanting to complain to Secretary Lu, Mayor Wang, and Vice Mayor Qin, and so upset that she cried.

Mayor Hou handed her a tissue, smiled, and said, "Don’t be anxious, and don’t cry. You’re a vice mayor now. You’ll be laughed at if people see you like this."

"How can I not be anxious? How hard was it for me to negotiate these two projects? How can he do this? He’s causing internal conflict!"

"This is the nature of a market economy, which thrives on competition. If our location and infrastructure conditions are better than the development zone, your alma mater would only choose us and not the development zone."

Mayor Hou paused and said persuasively, "As for the chemical company in East Sea and the supporting enterprises that might come along, even if they are poached by the development zone, there’s nothing to regret."

Han Xiangning couldn’t believe Luo Hongxin’s father was so bad, and feeling deeply wronged, she asked bitterly, "Why wouldn’t it be regrettable? Their annual output value is in the billions!"

"Their output value is high, but the pollution is also severe."

Mayor Hou pointed in the direction of the city district and said in a low voice, "Every time I go to Binjiang for a meeting, I never dare to open the car windows when passing the development zone. A good national-level development zone was turned into a chemical park by them, with the air reeking of chemicals from morning till night. The people near Yingchuan Port and Lang Mountain have strong opinions. Every year during the two sessions, National People’s Congress and Political Consultative Conference members bring it up.

Our Changzhou needs to attract investment and develop our economy, but not at the expense of the environment and people’s health. So even if the chemical plant is poached by the development zone, it’s not much of a regret."

Han Xiangning realized something and asked in shock, "Mayor Hou, since you and Secretary Chu are not very interested in introducing chemical companies, why did you still support me going to East Sea for investment promotion?"

"You’ve always been enforcing the law on the Yangtze River and haven’t done investment promotion work. What’s more, your role in Changzhou is meant to be a learning experience. Since you got the information that the merchant plans to relocate, of course we support you in negotiating, which is a form of training for you."

"But... but what if they want to invest and build a factory in Changzhou?"

"If they’re really willing to come, I and Secretary Chu would suggest they build the factory on the coast. The coastal area is vast and sparsely populated, and our city committee and municipal government planned to set up a chemical park there two years ago, relocating some small chemical factories from the city district and our Changzhou Development Zone."

"But..."

"No buts. As I said before, take this incident of the development zone poaching as paying tuition. Economic development through investment promotion is a long-term task; we don’t mind temporary gains or losses. Also, we have our advantages. Once the Yangtze River Bridge and coastal highway are completed and open to traffic, we won’t worry about attracting businesses!"

The superior seemed like a university professor: cultured, courteous, and humble.

Every time discussing work with the superior was an educational experience. Without exaggeration, every time chatting with the superior made Han Xiangning feel the depth of her shallowness.

Han Xiangning took several deep breaths and said in a low voice, "Once the bridge and highway are completed and open to traffic, my tenure will be over."

Mayor Hou easily detected her underlying sentiment and laughed, "Xiao Han, I know you want to achieve tangible results quickly, but some things can’t be rushed. On the other hand, you’re now a member of the ’Bridge Office,’ fully representing our Changzhou in cooperating with the Yangtze River Bridge construction. As long as the bridge is completed and open to traffic, you’ll have made a significant contribution to our Changzhou’s economic and social development."

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At the same time, Han Yu was on his way to Hanwu.

Binjiang’s transportation was indeed very inconvenient. Although there was an airport, there were no flights to Hanwu.

Even if there were, such business trips couldn’t justify flying; if he did fly, the superior certainly wouldn’t reimburse the airfare.

The railway had just begun construction and hadn’t reached Binjiang.

To take a train to Hanwu, one had to first go to East Sea.

Taking a car to East Sea took most of the day, and train tickets from East Sea Station to Hanwu were hard to come by.

Taking a passenger ferry to Hanwu was more convenient. As a Changhang public security officer, he didn’t even have to buy a ticket, but the ferry was too slow, taking three days and nights.

Considering that this time not only Han Yu and Chen Zikun from the branch bureau were going to Hanwu to study, but also three colleagues from the Binjiang Navigation Section, Yangtze River Communication Bureau Binjiang Communication Office, and across the river from Changhang Guzhou Branch, Director Qi simply borrowed a Coaster minibus from Binjiang Port Group.

Driving there would take at most 24 hours.

Driver Master Wu used to drive flatbed trucks in the freight yard. Back in the day, he transported flood control and rescue equipment to Linghai Reserve Camp at Beihu for disaster relief. When he saw Han Yu, he proposed taking the route as a revisit of his past deeds.

Han Yu quickly agreed, sitting in the minibus that looked ordinary on the outside but was luxurious inside, playing cards with Chen Zikun, Director Li Wusheng from the Waterway Section, and Tao Zhan, the head of the Changhang Police Bureau Guzhou Branch Security Team, while asking Xiao Yu, who boarded the bus with luggage just before departure, why he was also going to Hanwu.

"You’re going to study, I have to study too!"

"Also going to party school?"

"I’m not going to party school, I don’t know anyone but you there. What’s the point of studying there?" Returning to Hanwu, where he worked and lived for two years, and meeting old leaders and colleagues, Xiao Yu couldn’t be happier. Beaming, he said, "I’m going to study at my own school; Director Qi and the political commissioner want me to go."

Guzhou Branch’s Chief Tao realized, asking instinctively, "Xiao Yu, are you going to attend grassroots key training at Changhang Police Academy?"

"Seems like it."

Xiao Yu took out his phone, jubilantly saying, "On the way from Bailong Port to the city, I called Principal Zhuo and Director Liu. They were glad I was returning to study and wanted me to be the class leader again."

Communications Bureau Director Wang, who knew Xiao Yu well, couldn’t help but mock, "Xiao Yu, you’ve got it good; you haven’t even arrived at school and are already the class leader!"

"I’m originally an instructor at our police academy, but this time I don’t want to be class leader again."

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"Being class leader is a hassle. If I become class leader, how would I have time to hang out with you guys?" Xiao Yu put down his phone, boastfully saying, "I arranged with Director Liu that once I get to school, they’ll lend me a car. When class ends, I can drive over to hang out with you guys. I know Hanwu better than any of you, wherever you want to go, I’ll drive you."

No need to ask, it’s clear that the leadership of the branch is looking out for him.

Otherwise, with so many officers in the branch, why would they choose him?

But then again, he’s the hardest working among them, stationed at the completely fallen Bailong Port, acting as both a water police officer and a security guard, helping the Binjiang Port Group watch over the Bailong Port Passenger Pier’s office building and a few empty large warehouses.

Han Yu was about to ask how the work at Bailong Port would be arranged while he was studying at Changhang Police Academy, but Xiao Yu smiled and said, "Salted Fish, Principal Zhuo and Director Liu know you’re going to the party school, and they’ve given me a task that you must help with."

"Your alma mater’s leadership is giving you a task, what’s it got to do with me?"

"Of course, it has to do with you. They want you to come to the school to hold a heroic deeds report meeting. You’ve been transferred back, and now you’re also Changhang police, so going to our own Changhang Police Academy to talk to the students about heroic deeds is necessary."

"Isn’t there a way not to go?"

"There’s definitely no way not to go. If you don’t go, I’ll ask Principal Zhuo to speak to the bureau leadership."

A good brother’s face must be given, and this help must be extended. After all, he made a valid point; now as a Changhang public security officer, he should support the functions of the Changhang Police Academy.

Han Yu was ready to agree, but Xiao Yu enthusiastically continued, "Li Shousong called me; he said they want to invite you to their military unit, and I’m supposed to go with you."

"Their military unit is in Xiao Gan, nearly three hundred kilometers from Hanwu!"

"They’ll drive to pick us up. Even if they don’t have a car, I have one. Let’s go and see; they’re paratroopers, and their unit surely has planes. I want to see the planes."

Chen Zikun teased, "Do you want to jump parachutes with them?"

"Going on the plane with them is fine, but parachuting, forget about it. It’s too dangerous; if you jump and the parachute doesn’t open, you’ll end up as a pancake!" Xiao Yu laughed and then said, "Almost forgot, Director Liu wants to invite you for dinner."

Another meal invite!

From last night until now, I’ve received no less than twenty calls, all from the provincial, city, and county leaders of Beihu, whom we got to know during the flood fight, all thanks to Old Ge.

After playing his card, Han Yu, looking at the familiar scenery out the car window, said sentimentally, "We just helped with the flood fight, and people kept it in their hearts all these years. It’s kind of embarrassing to think about it."

Xiao Yu, knowing he dislikes social functions, emphasized, "Director Liu inviting you to dinner has nothing to do with the flood fight; he’s our old leader. It’s normal for him to invite us old subordinates for dinner."

Vice Principal of Changhang Police Academy, Liu Guanglong, had been at Changhang Binjiang Branch for two years as an acting leader, a genuine old leader, and Chen Zikun couldn’t help but remind, "What Director Liu, now you should call him Principal Liu."

"I’m used to the way I’ve been calling him."

Just as Xiao Yu finished his words, Chief Tao from the Guzhou Branch jokingly said with envy, "President, is your schedule manageable? If not, we can represent you at the banquet."

Director Li from the Waterway Section agreed, laughing as he threw down his card, "You can’t drink, so we’ll help you with that."

"President, Xiao Yu can be your driver responsible for driving, and I can be your secretary carrying your bags," Director Wang from the Communication Office said seriously.

Chen Zikun lifted his head and asked, amused, "What am I responsible for?"

Chief Tao pointed at Han Yu and laughed, "Captain Chen, you can be the bodyguard, responsible for the President’s travel security."

Xiao Yu might not be highly educated, but he’s not dumb, and clearly sees that all the people around him are set to be heavily utilized. He couldn’t help but laugh, "Salted Fish, four future deputy directors as your entourage, you’re enjoying treatment at the bureau director level!"

"Stop joking. How could I have the qualifications for such treatment? Boss Huang is the true director level."

"What does it matter to me how high a position Weasel Huang holds? His eyes are on his forehead, completely looking down on me! When I transferred to the police academy, the first thing I thought of doing was visiting him, and I got a cold shoulder as if knowing me was embarrassing."

Even after all these years, Xiao Yu still remembers.

But then again, without holding grudges, it wouldn’t be Xiao Yu.

Han Yu put down his cards and patted his arm, "What’s past is past, and now isn’t he treating you well? Yesterday, he called me to invite me to dinner, and said to bring you along."

Xiao Yu muttered, "I’m not eating his meal. If he really means it, why doesn’t he call me?"

"He doesn’t have your number."

"Doesn’t have my number? He could have asked you!"

One must admit, Boss Huang is kind of... kind of... kind of that.

Han Yu really didn’t know how to comment, and could only laugh and ask, "Are you sure you’re not going?"

"When I say I’m not going, I’m not going. He looks down on me; why should I give him face?" Xiao Yu snorted disdainfully and, after thinking, mumbled, "Going back to Hanwu feels like going home. Wherever I go, I have food to eat. I won’t look at his face and go eat his meal."

Loves and hates clearly, truly Xiao Yu.

Chen Zikun was truly a bit envious and immediately changed the subject, "Xiao Yu, is Yu Zhen’s cousin still selling clothes on Zheng Han Street?"

"Yeah, not only is Yu Zhen’s cousin doing business in the market, but there are also a lot of old folks from Linghai. They all know I’m going back and have been calling me to invite me for dinner."

Recalling the time his whole family was doing business in Hanwu, Xiao Yu grinned and said, "I also want to visit the Zheng Han Street Police Station. Back when I was in Hanwu, I helped them catch a lot of thieves. Almost every time I went to the market, I could catch some. At first, they would call our school to thank me for my help. Later, I caught so many that they were too lazy even to call and commend me."