Binjiang Police Affairs
Chapter 103 - 92 Salted Fish’s Special Car_2

Chapter 103: Chapter 92 Salted Fish’s Special Car_2

"Other classmates, how are they doing?"

"There are three who went to South Sea, and another went to Shenzhen. Those who didn’t are all doing quite well, only one is at a vice-director level, while the rest are at director level or above."

"People are doing better one after the other, how did you end up like this? What made you think of joining the police bureau back then?"

"It was the superior’s allocation. Did I have a choice where to be placed?"

Even though Xu Sanye himself wasn’t doing very well, he still felt a bit of disappointment and asked earnestly, "Scholar Yu, do you know why you have such a miserable career?"

Director Yu asked subconsciously, "Why?"

"It’s because you only look out for immediate benefits, thinking that by pleasing the leaders and serving their interests, wracking your brains to write documents for them. You’re so afraid someone else will compete for favor, not even thinking of, or lacking the initiative to cultivate new talent. As a result, the leadership can’t do without you, and no matter who they promote, it won’t be you."

"I..."

"What about ’I’? Am I wrong?"

Xu Sanye retorted, pointing at Han Yu sitting in the corner: "Look at how I cultivate talent. Salted Fish is now the key professional backbone of our station, and he will be the future police station chief of Yanjiang! That’s why no matter the job, you need to focus on building a team of talent, having successors ready, understand?"

Director Yu, hit where it hurt, simply turned to look at Han Yu: "Director Xu, as long as you let me take on the role, not only will Salted Fish be the future Yanjiang Police Station Chief, he will also be the chief of Binjiang City Police Department’s Water Police Branch!"

Han Yu, finding the situation both ridiculous and humorous, didn’t know whether to stand up and thank him or not.

Xu Sanye laughed heartily: "Scholar Yu, you’re drawing quite a big pie, but sadly, you’re not the one calling the shots."

"Can you decide if Salted Fish will become Yanjiang Police Station Chief in the future?"

"Scholar Yu, I’m not just bragging, but in Linghai, there’s nothing Xu Sanye can’t do. If my protégé can’t succeed me, I’ll write my name backwards!"

"Brother, I believe you, and I know about your prestige in Linghai, but let’s talk about the role appointment first. Can you help a brother out and give me some face?"

"Brother, don’t be offended, but your face doesn’t carry that much weight."

"Just let me take on the role, and I’ll go to the City Bureau leadership and apply for funding. If they don’t give it, I’ll pester them every day!"

"A clean official does not accept ill-gotten gains. If Xu Sanye is short of money, there are plenty of ways to solve it, without needing to beg anyone."

"I’ll help you sum up your achievements and report them up to the Provincial Department and the Ministry of Police!"

"You are indeed very good at this, but we don’t care about these things."

"Brother, I’m begging you. Just tell me, how can I take on the role?"

"Groveling incessantly is useless; don’t even think about it."

"Why? It’s just about taking on a role."

"Is it really about taking on a role? If I let you take on the role, would Yanjiang Police Station still be Yanjiang Police Station?"

While they were talking, the sound of a motorcycle engine came from outside.

Xu Sanye looked up, immediately amused, stood up, and laughed: "Old Zhang, where did you get this bike from? It’s brand new!"

Han Yu also came out and couldn’t help but laugh.

Director Zhang from Bailong Port Police Station showed up on a red, small, step-through Mulan 50 light motorcycle. His well-built frame on the little motorcycle looked quite hilarious.

"Director Yu is here too."

Zhang Junyan greeted Scholar Yu as he got off, parked the light motorcycle properly, took the keys out, unlocked the small trunk at the back, and took out a document bag, handing it to Xu Sanye.

"I got this bike a few days ago, the plate was installed yesterday, and the insurance and road maintenance fees are also paid. The manual, registration certificate, insurance policy, and road maintenance fee receipts are all in the document bag."

These kinds of small female motorcycles are very trendy and are advertised on TV every day.

Xu Sanye took the document bag, looking at the light motorcycle and asking with a smile, "Old Zhang, what is this about?"

"Didn’t I tell you last time? Salted Fish was injured on duty, so we should reward him properly."

"Director Zhang, this is a reward for me?"

"It’s a loan to you, but you can ride it whenever you want. Don’t worry about next year’s insurance and road maintenance fees, our bureau will pay for you."

You can’t ride a big motorcycle, but a light motorcycle is okay.

With it, whether going to Binjiang to see his sister, brother-in-law, and Xiao Dongdong, or up to Lingbei to see his sister-in-law and Xiao Xunxun, it’s going to be very convenient.

And when Lin Xiaohui returns from East Sea for the New Year, he could take her to the shipping company on it.

Han Yu was overjoyed and asked while holding the handlebars, "Director Zhang, how much did this bike cost?"

"Over three thousand."

"Thanks, Director Zhang."

"Don’t thank me, it’s Director Chen who rewarded you. At first, we didn’t know how to reward you, but when he heard you are going to attend night school in Binjiang, he thought about the long commute from Bailong Port to the city, and he figured instead of other rewards, giving you a light motorcycle would be more appropriate."

The motorcycle was just right for Little Salted Fish. Xu Sanye liked it more the more he looked at it, and the happier he felt about it, he looked up with a smile and said: "Director Chen is so generous. Salted Fish, you should go thank him properly later."

Han Yu grinned and said, "Will do!"

With others giving away a motorcycle just like that, coming with empty hands and thinking about enlisting him just made Director Yu feel extremely embarrassed.

Li Weiguo, Old Zhang, Old Qian, Zhu Baogen, and Liang Xiaoyu came upon hearing the news, each more pleased than the next at the sight of the light motorcycle.

Encouraged by everyone, Han Yu put on the safety helmet and started learning to ride it in the courtyard.

The motorcycle was really easy to learn; turn on the engine, twist the throttle, and off it goes.

No gears to worry about, no need to change gears; to stop, just release the throttle and squeeze the brake, very similar to riding a bicycle.

The courtyard is too small, let’s take it outside.

After doing a round outside, the instructor couldn’t wait to try it himself.

Once the instructor got it, Old Zhang took a turn to learn.

After Old Zhang had a round outside, Xu Sanye had Liang Xiaoyu learn, and in the end, even Old Qian got to satisfy his craving to ride the motorcycle.

The infrastructure project at Yanjiang Police Station is nearing its end, and Zhang Lan came to do the inventory and settle accounts.

The moment she saw the brand-new Mulan light motorcycle, she was thrilled, practically ecstatic, grabbing Han Yu’s arm and not letting go.

"Lend it to me for a few days."

"This was lent to me by someone; I can’t just lend it to others."

"Am I just anybody? I’m your sister, soon to be your sister-in-law!"

Han Yu was already feeling distressed seeing so many people ride it, how could he easily lend it out? He gently pushed her hand away: "I can lend anything but this motorcycle. That’s what Director Xu said, otherwise it would be too much trouble if something happened."

Zhang Lan simply loved the light motorcycle too much and grabbed his arm again: "I’ll only borrow it for two days."

"No way."

"You don’t even ask why I need it."

"Why then?"

"When I get married to Xu Mingyuan, I need to return to my maiden home, and I want to ride it back. You didn’t have a police uniform; I gave you one to wear. And I didn’t look down on you, even letting you warm our bed and planning to give you a red envelope. You can’t even fulfill my small wish; don’t call me sister in the future, I don’t have a brother like you."

Seeing Zhang Lan get so anxious, everyone burst into laughter.

Xu Sanye laughed and said: "Salted Fish, for special situations, we should make exceptions. Lend it to the bride."

Before the stingy Salted Fish could say anything, Zhang Lan giggled and said: "Thank you, Director Xu."

"Hold your thanks for now, I haven’t finished speaking yet."

"Director Xu, please go on."

"Since it’s for your marriage, it serves as a wedding car; you need to prepare two red envelopes then. The fee for warming the bed is separate from the wedding car."

"Director Xu, you’re being unfair!"

"What unfairness? It’s custom. Xu Mingyuan is using a boat to pick up his bride at your place, isn’t he giving a red envelope for that?"

Xu Sanye laughed heartily and then turned to say, "Old Li, Old Zhang, if you’re too lazy to learn to ride a big motorcycle, you could try the light one. Let’s call the traffic police department later, and when we have time, everyone should go get a driver’s license."

Just now, riding was for fun, a grown man on a light motorcycle doesn’t look proper.

Li Weiguo waved his hands repeatedly: "I won’t go to get the license, I’ll stick to my bicycle."

Old Zhang was going to be promoted to deputy director soon and felt he should accomplish something work-related, so he said, smiling: "Director Xu, this is a reward from the Binjiang Port Police Station to Salted Fish. It’s not appropriate for us to use it. I’ll learn to drive a tricycle instead."

Xu Sanye also realized that using the motorcycle awarded to Salted Fish as a communal vehicle wasn’t right and decided firmly: "That’s fine, but Salted Fish must go get a license, and as soon as possible."

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