Free Web NovelChapter 1440: Chapter 231: Someone Has to Speak the Truth! (Part 2)
"Sure."
"Mr. Han, this way please."
The purser was surprised that the person the military was here to receive actually knew the business class passengers. Guiding Han Yu off the plane, she signaled to her colleagues to escort the two business class passengers to follow.
Han Xiangning and Luo Hongxin approached the newly opened cabin door, and were astonished to see a military vehicle parked at the foot of the gangway, with a Navy Major standing by the car waiting.
Despite wearing high heels, the purser swiftly descended the gangway with ease, quickly reaching the Navy Major. She looked back at Han Yu following behind her, and, with a bright smile, said, "Commander, this is Mr. Han."
"Thank you, we know each other."
The Navy Major saluted briskly, and without waiting for Han Yu to return the gesture, he warmly grasped Han Yu’s hand, exclaiming, "Comrade Han Yu, we meet again."
It was a colleague from last year’s joint East Sea Island three-armed amphibious operation exercise where they served as observers. Han Yu excitedly asked, "Director Zhang, why did you personally come to receive me?"
"This isn’t the place to talk; let’s get in the car and I’ll explain on the way."
"Alright."
Several passengers were waiting to disembark the plane, and Han Yu didn’t want to delay their time. Ignoring the farewell to his senior sister and Luo Hongxin who had just descended the gangway, he hurriedly opened the car door and hopped into the military vehicle.
Watching the military vehicle being guided away from the parking spot by an airport command car, Luo Hongxin remarked, "It’s remarkable that the military car came to the airport for reception, Xiang Ning, your Salted Fish really knows how to make an impression!"
Such treatment is usually reserved only for provincial and ministerial leaders.
As the military vehicle receiving the junior continued to fade into the distance, Han Xiangning proudly and gleefully replied, "Perhaps there’s some urgent task."
The bus fetching business class passengers had arrived, and those in economy class began to disembark as well.
The stewardess cheerfully prompted, "This way, please."
"Oh, thank you."
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Meanwhile, Vice Director Zhang of the South Sea Fleet, who was welcoming Han Yu, explained with a smile, "The Commander also arrived today, landing an hour ago, and is currently resting in the VIP lounge. Zhanjiang is 300 kilometers from Guangzhou, driving would be too slow. You will later join the Commander on a flight, and I will first accompany you to handle the procedures."
"Which Commander has arrived?"
"Which other Commander could it be besides the Headquarters? The Commander is here for your send-off."
"What about Captain Shen and Adviser Wu?"
"The Commander came from inspecting the North Sea Fleet from Qingdao, while Captain Shen and Adviser Wu departed from the Capital. Their flight may have just taken off; there’s no need for you to wait for them, you will first fly with the Commander."
In any task, being the first to complete it leaves the most profound impression on a superior.
The Commander surprisingly remembers Han Yu, even specifically asking him to accompany on the flight to Zhanjiang. Vice Director Zhang felt both envious from the bottom of his heart and, after thinking, smiled and added, "If the Commander weren’t at the airport, you wouldn’t have such prestige today."
Han Yu grinned and said, "Indeed, I’m catching some great fortune today."
They arrived in front of a small building, entered to show their credentials, and passed through security. Vice Director Zhang did not mention buying a plane ticket, proceeding to lead Han Yu into a spacious and bright lounge.
Until entering, one wouldn’t know; entering was a surprise.
The lounge sparkled with General Stars!
A Navy Vice Admiral and four Navy Rear Admirals were accompanying the Navy Chief in conversation. Han Yu didn’t dare to get close, nor did he dare to report, obediently placing his luggage down and sitting in the corner.
After waiting approximately twenty minutes, two female officers dressed in navy uniforms entered.
The Commander stood up, shook hands and bid farewell to the Vice Admiral and three Rear Admirals, and then proceeded towards the boarding gate accompanied by a Navy Major and the two female officers who just entered. freewёbnoνel.com
Han Yu, prompted by Vice Director Zhang, hurriedly grabbed his luggage, and followed along with the Commander’s other escorts.
No boarding bridge here, they still needed to take a shuttle bus.
Upon reaching the apron, it became clear they were flying in a navy business jet, with all crew members being Navy officers.
Han Yu followed the accompanying officers aboard, pondering where he would sit without a ticket, when the already seated Navy Chief looked up and smiled, "Xiao Han, sit here, let’s chat."
"Commander, I’ll sit in the back."
"If I ask you to sit, sit. The entire journey is just over 300 kilometers, may not even be 300 kilometers linearly, we’ll arrive shortly, why waste words."
"Yes! Thank you, Commander."
Han Yu was surprised the Commander remembered him, quickly sitting across from the Commander.
The interior of the business jet wasn’t extravagantly luxurious, but the conditions were excellent, even featuring a small table.
Seeing him somewhat restrained, the Commander chuckled and asked, "Comrade Han Yu, you’re here to serve as a garrison liaison officer accompanying the fleet on the visit. Have the tasks at Customs and the Rescue Boat Team been arranged?"
"Reporting to the Commander, I’ve just been transferred back to the Changhang Bureau. The tasks at the Bureau and the Rescue Boat Team that needed to be handed over have been handed over, and those needing arrangements have also been arranged."
"Transferred back to the Changhang Bureau?"
"Changhang Public Security Bureau Binjiang Branch."
"What’s your current position?"
Han Yu replied with some embarrassment, "Committee member of the Party, Deputy Director."
The Commander curiously pursued, "And your administrative rank?" frёewebηovel.cѳm
"Vice Director."
"Merely Vice Director?"
"Commander, Vice Director is already quite high, mostly due to the unit’s high administrative rank. Locally, District County Police Departments are only configured with standard Department Level, and Binjiang Police Department, being a Prefecture-level City, is merely Standard Department Level."
The Commander pondered for a moment, then smiled and asked, "What are you responsible for now?"
Han Yu replied promptly, "Criminal Investigation and Water Firefighting, overseeing the criminal investigation team and the Water Fire Rescue Team at our division."
"Overseeing criminal investigations as a Deputy Director of the Police Department, you’ve got it made!"
The Navy Rear Admiral accompanying the Commander, unfamiliar to Han Yu, but familiar with Han Yu, couldn’t help but laugh, "Commander, no wonder Comrade Han Yu doesn’t want to enlist, our regimental position cadres transitioning might not even secure a practical Deputy Director position."
To Han Yu’s surprise, the Commander actually joked, "Our Navy doesn’t lack active officers, what we lack are local cadres like Comrade Han Yu who support Navy construction. Comrade Han Yu, with your assignment accompanying the vessel fleet on this visit, do you have the confidence to complete the garrison liaison officer duties?"
"Certainly!"
"Good, but... but there’s something you might not know."
The Navy Chief intently gazed at Han Yu, smiling, "The South Sea Fleet is different from the East Sea Fleet; the South Sea Fleet isn’t very familiar with your situation. Concurrently, considering the arduous task ahead for the visit, from the Ministry of Transport’s selection list, an ocean captain who has sailed the ’Three Great Canals and Two Great Promontories’ has been chosen to join you in performing the garrison liaison duties."
The Three Great Canals and Two Great Promontories refer to the Suez Canal, Panama Canal, Kiel Canal, Cape Horn, and Cape Horn.
An ocean captain who has traversed so many locations must have rich ocean navigation experience.
Han Yu was slightly taken aback, with a hint of embarrassment, saying, "Commander, I... I don’t have very rich ocean navigation experience. Up till now, I’m only a Chief Officer on unrestricted sea vessels, I’m inherently unqualified to serve as a garrison liaison officer."
"You and the ocean captain each have your strengths. He merely has rich ocean navigation experience but cannot compare to you in other aspects. Although you aren’t an active officer in our Navy, you are a reserve officer, the chief of the Binjiang Naval Reserve Rescue Ship Brigade, and have even undertaken significant submarine transfer tasks."
The Commander paused seriously and solemnly, "For this visit, liaison work mainly depends on you. I also hope, while fulfilling garrison liaison duties, you will continue as an observer, providing valuable feedback on any shortcomings the fleet may have."
"Observer?"
"As if you haven’t done it before!"
"Commander, my observation was on the Civilian Militia Reserve Force."
"Active troops equally have various shortcomings. Sometimes the parties involved are oblivious to their own deficiencies; sometimes due to various reasons, even when aware, dare not report to superiors. Comrade Han Yu, you’re a Deputy Director at the Police Bureau, and a leader, you should be aware that in a unit or a troop, someone must dare speak the truth."
The accompanying Navy Rear Admiral took a document from a Captain, smiling and added, "Comrade Han Yu, others may have this or that concern, but you’re essentially a third party without such concerns. This is the Headquarters’ appointment document designating you as a garrison liaison officer and visit observer, which will be officially announced upon arrival."
