Binjiang Police Affairs
Chapter 144 - 120 Listing Ceremony_3

Chapter 144: Chapter 120 Listing Ceremony_3

"Secretary Chen, it depends on what kind of plaque we’re making."

"Yanjiang Flood Control and Typhoon Command Center."

Linghai is almost affected by typhoons every year, and there is an exclave on the opposite bank of the river.

The location of the Yanjiang Police Station’s dunship is crucial; establishing the command center there would allow for front-line command.

Just when everyone thought Xu Sanye would ask for a high price, he said without hesitation, "We don’t charge for this plaque. If there is a major flood or another typhoon, we not only welcome county leaders to come and command on-site, but we will also throw ourselves wholeheartedly into disaster relief."

What a good attitude to have!

Director Zhong was very satisfied and turned back with a smile to ask, "Secretary Chen, how do you find our police team? They can always withstand the test at critical moments, right?"

"Good, very good indeed."

"All leaders, the wind is strong outside, and many comrades are almost freezing. Shall we proceed with hanging the plaque first?"

"Okay, let’s hang the plaque first."

The Yanjiang Police Station’s dunship is mainly facing the Yangtze River, and logically, the plaque should be hung on the south side.

But due to the strong winds on the south side and the difficulty of taking photos, Sister Zhu arranged the plaque-hanging ceremony on this side facing the shore; after all, two plaques were made for each.

You never know until you hang it – quite alarming once it’s up.

There are only a few law enforcement officers on the dunship, but a great number of plaques need to be hung.

Linghai County Police Bureau Yanjiang Police Station.

Linghai County Police Bureau Water Police Station.

Binjiang Municipal Public Security Bureau Water Police Branch Linghai Water Police Station.

Binjiang City Public Security Bureau Water Police Brigade Linghai Water Police Department.

Binjiang Changjiang Port Supervision Station.

Binjiang Changjiang Port and Navigation Supervision Bureau Third Law Enforcement Team.

Binjiang Changjiang Port and Navigation Supervision Bureau Bailong Port Vessel Visa Station.

Four plaques were hung on the left of the corridor, and three on the right – seven plaques hanging side by side in total!

Once the plaques were hung, the appointments were announced.

Director Zhong, on behalf of the City Bureau, announced the appointments of Xu Sanye, Li Weiguo, and Zhang Mingdong as the Captain, Instructor, and Deputy Captain of the Binjiang City Public Security Bureau Water Police Brigade Linghai Water Police Department.

Director Yang, on behalf of the Linghai Police Bureau, announced the appointments of Xu Sanye, Li Weiguo, and Zhang Mingdong as the Director, Instructor, and Deputy Director of the Linghai Police Station, and concurrently as the Captain, Instructor, and Deputy Captain of the Linghai Police Water Police Team.

It’s the same old routine, the same people, and the same work but with nicer-sounding titles.

Xu Sanye was not very excited. Instead, he looked at the plaque Scholar Yu had asked Director Zhong to hang and asked, "Director Yu, what’s this about the Water Police Branch Linghai Police Station? Where did this plaque come from?"

Scholar Yu said sheepishly, "Director Xu, leaders, we are a branch and can’t just have teams without police stations."

"If it’s a police station, it must have a jurisdiction. Where is your jurisdiction?"

"On the river, the river is our jurisdiction."

"But doesn’t that overlap with mine?"

"Director Xu, it’s just a plaque. I reported our construction of the Binjiang water security forces to the leaders of the Provincial Department, and the leader in charge of water security said they would visit when possible. If the department leaders are happy with what they see, couldn’t we secure some funding and equipment?"

Director Zhong, already feeling apologetic towards Scholar Yu, hurriedly said, "Comrade Sanye, Xiang Qian also has a tough role; he’s doing this all for the sake of work. Let’s just do me a favor."

The plaque was already hung; it couldn’t just be thrown into the river.

Director Yang and Commissioner Ding were just as dissatisfied, but given the circumstances, they could only let Scholar Yu turn the raw rice into cooked rice and simply suggested, "Director Zhong, leaders, Manager Wu has been waiting for a long time now, let’s move on to the next item."

"Yes, yes, Manager Wu, we thank you for your support of our police work..."

The donation ceremony officially began.

Director Zhong and Scholar Yu took photos with Manager Wu and his partners in front of the speedboats donated to the Water Police Station, and then Director Feng, Sister Zhu, and others took photos with Manager Wu in front of the speedboats donated to the Port Supervision Bureau.

Old Liu and other officers from the Bailong Port Police Station, who had come to help, stayed on the river embankment. Upon receiving Zhang Junyan’s notification through the walkie-talkie, they immediately set off firecrackers to celebrate the official commissioning of the Yanjiang Police Station’s dunship.

Director Yang and Commissioner Ding invited the leaders onto the board-covered boat for a group photo, and after the leaders were done, a family photo of the police system was taken.

Director Feng called Sister Zhu, Han Xiangning, and the accompanying staff to take a photo with the Port Supervision team.

According to the agenda, the next item was to go to the second-floor meeting room of the Bailong Port Passenger Pier for the commendation ceremony.

This was a City Bureau commendation, and Director Zhong had to attend.

Bailong Port Police Station was to receive commendation, and as their superior leader, Director Chen of the Binjiang Port Police Station also had to participate.

Director Feng, not part of the police force, had no interest in joining the crowd and didn’t want to wait on the dunship for a meal either.

Secretary Chen took the opportunity to propose that Linghai wished to expand the scope of labor export, intending to conduct sailor training and then dispatch them abroad to earn foreign exchange.

They would need the support of the Port Supervision Bureau, as the sailors would have to get certified there.

Director Feng promptly went with Secretary Chen to inspect the spring festival transportation at the Bailong Port Passenger Pier, discussing work while inspecting.

The Port Supervision Bureau was already responsible for water traffic safety and supervision of ports along the Yanjiang, so it was perfectly normal for Director Feng and Secretary Chen to inspect together.

Chief Tang found it inappropriate to follow along, and while he was feeling awkward, Xu Sanye said with a smile, "Old Li, represent our station at the commendation ceremony. I can use this opportunity to report our work to Chief Tang."

When they mentioned reporting work, they clearly meant discussing future cooperation.

Li Weiguo thought it was necessary, but now was not the time, and said with a pained expression, "Our police station is the main character of the commendation. Salted Fish can’t participate, and you, as the person in charge, won’t go either. How does it look if I go alone?"

"You are now the instructor; how can you not represent the Yanjiang Police Station?" Xu Sanye countered and then called out, "Xiao Han, Han Xiangning!"

"Director Xu, what’s up?"

"Since Director Feng has Secretary Chen accompanying him, there’s no need for you to join the throng. You accompany Instructor Li to the commendation ceremony."

Han Xiangning was confused and cautiously asked, "Director Xu, I’m not part of the police; why should I attend a commendation ceremony?"

Xu Sanye pulled out a cigarette and said with a smile, "You’re not police, but you are Salted Fish’s sister. He can’t attend the commendation ceremony on the 001, so you go on his behalf and collect the award for him."

"Is it appropriate for me to go?"

"What’s inappropriate about it? Your school is also under military-style management; you guys in the Port Supervision can be called the Second Navy. You know how to stand at attention and salute, so help out and collect your brother’s Military Merit Medal."

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PS: It’s hard to see on a computer; I usually upload first and then check and proofread. Dear book-friends who are catching bugs, could you give me a few minutes before racing with me (tearfully running away)?