Binjiang Police Affairs
Chapter 197 - 158: A Spur-of-the-Moment Trip

Chapter 197: Chapter 158: A Spur-of-the-Moment Trip

Happy times are always so fleeting.

Xu Mingyuan and Zhang Lan got married yesterday, and the couple dug a room in their ancestral home in Wannian Town. They returned to their respective workplaces early this morning.

The dormitory of the Criminal Investigation Fourth Squad became their real matrimonial home. The new room in their ancestral home, filled with modern furniture, will probably only be used during holidays for one or two nights.

For Xu Sanye, who holds the dual roles of mentor and matchmaker, this settles a matter of concern.

As a junior, Han Yu successfully completed tasks like warming up the bed, starting the boat, photographing, and contributing money, and successfully reclaimed his beloved light motorcycle, only for its keys to be immediately taken by his senior.

He thought his light motorcycle would finally "bear" his surname Han, and now it indeed "bears" the surname Han.

It’s just not Han Yu’s Han, but Han Xiangning’s Han.

In the past, Han Yu would definitely not bear to give it up.

But now he sees it in a different light, at least something about you is liked by someone, which is better than being completely ignored.

Besides, since he’s always drifting on the river and doesn’t really go anywhere else, it’s better to lend the light motorcycle to Sister Xiang Ning to enjoy... rather than leaving it in the hallway to rust.

Thinking as the real owner, Han Yu felt that he should let his beloved light motorcycle be put to good use. He put down the Dunship inspection record and pulled out the walkie-talkie from his waist, tuning to the Bainiu Line 505 ferry’s communication frequency.

"Uncle Meng, Uncle Meng, this is Salted Fish, please respond."

"Received, received, what’s up?"

"Uncle Meng, since you run to Niu Peng Port every day and are familiar with Zhuangming Island, I want to ask if there is any car ferry to East Sea."

Captain Meng of the 505 ferry asked, "Salted Fish, why are you asking about the car ferry, if you want to go to East Sea just take the Bai Shen."

Han Yu closed the cabin door and smiled, "I’m not planning to go to Sixteen Piers Pier, the place I want to go is a bit far from the city, I plan to ride my light motorcycle there."

"East Sea is big, give me a specific location, I can help you check."

"I want to go to Qibao Town in Minxing."

"Qibao... I have some impression of it, it’s indeed quite far. Salted Fish, are you planning to ride the light motorcycle there by yourself?"

"I won’t be going alone, I’ll bring Xiao Yu."

"If you insist on riding the light motorcycle, first take our Bainiu Line’s car ferry to Niu Peng Port, then ride the light motorcycle along the Chenhai Highway to South Gate Pier, where there are ferries to Baoshan Baoyang Pier and Shidongkou Pier, then continue riding to Minxing."

Han Yu hurriedly opened the Dunship inspection logbook, making notes while asking, "Uncle Meng, is Chenhai Highway easy to navigate?"

"Chenhai Highway is easy to navigate. Depart from Niu Peng Port diagonally towards the southeast, keep driving until the south side of the island next to the river ends, and that’s South Gate Pier, the whole journey is thirty-five kilometers."

"How long does it take from South Gate Pier to Baoyang Pier by ferry?"

"That depends on the weather, under normal conditions about an hour."

"Thank you, Uncle Meng."

The more Han Yu thought about it, the more excited he became. After checking the Dunship’s electrical circuits, he immediately crawled out of the cabin back to his dormitory, closed the door, and studied the map of East Sea.

Lin Xiaohui’s workplace is far from East Sea City, located in Qibao Town in Minxing.

According to the map, it’s about fifty kilometers from Baoyang Pier, and thirty-five kilometers on Chenhai Highway on Zhuangming Island.

If not counting two ferry journeys, just considering the land distance, it is even not as far as a round trip to Binjiang.

It’s half an hour from Bailong Port to Niu Peng Port, the ferry ride doesn’t cost money.

From Niu Peng Port to South Gate Pier, at most an hour.

The second river crossing costs money, adding up people and bikes shouldn’t exceed five yuan, since it’s a ferry.

Including waiting times, or getting the ferry schedule in advance, at most one and a half hours.

From Baoyang Pier to Qibao Town without another river crossing, the road is unobstructed, fifty kilometers at most an hour and a half.

If everything goes smoothly, starting from Bailong Port, it will only take four and a half hours to see Xiaohui!

Just as he was engrossed in his study, a sudden conversation came from outside.

"Xiao Yu, you were amazing yesterday, sitting at the main table several times."

"It was Salted Fish who asked me to sit."

"How did it feel?"

"Pretty good, just ate a bit too much."

Han Yu forgot to draw the curtains, and suddenly noticed Sister Xiang Ning and Liang Xiaoyu standing outside, staring at him.

Xiang Ning first knocked on the window glass, then stretched her hand to knock on the door, thought for a moment, then turned back and smiled asking, "Xiao Yu, how was the food yesterday?"

Han Yu didn’t like such formal occasions, because you have to have the right posture for sitting and eating, you can’t move your chopsticks unless others do, and you can only sit obediently until others leave the table.

Liang Xiaoyu was different from him; he hadn’t really experienced formal banquets since childhood, not only were his taste buds satisfied, but it was also spiritually fulfilling, truly a novel experience for him.

Seeing Sister Xiang Ning seemingly envious, Liang Xiaoyu chuckled, "Delicious, all were good dishes."

"Whose home had better dishes?"

"Zhang Lan’s dishes were better, Zhang Lan’s home had mutton and beef, Captain Xu’s home didn’t have these."

Such an honest child, fairly judging the dishes from both houses, Sister Zhang Lan would certainly be happy to hear it.

Xiang Ning decided to definitely tell Zhang Lan later, she patted his arm, signaling him to hurry up and work on vessel 001.

Their workplace was on the ship, as long as there is a ship, there’s endless work.

Captain Wang was conducting a daily inspection on 001, Liang Xiaoyu didn’t dare to slack off, quickly put on protective gloves and climbed aboard.

Han Xiangning walked into Han Yu’s dorm, smiling mischievously and asked, "That was quick, where did you hide it, let me have a look."

"What are you talking about."

"I saw you writing just now, you were even grinning foolishly, almost drooling."

"I didn’t write anything."

"I not only saw you writing, but also saw you studying the map of East Sea City."

She’s becoming more and more intrusive.

Han Yu, feeling overwhelmed, could only open the drawer and take out the calculation he was working on.

Han Xiangning originally thought the junior master was writing a love letter, only to discover he was planning a motorcycle road trip.

She put down the calculation sheet, opened the map, looked at it, and chuckled, "Missing Sister Lin, planning to visit her in Qibao Town?"

Han Yu hurriedly closed the door, thought for a bit, and drew the curtains, reminding, "Sister Xiang Ning, you promised to keep it a secret!"

"I did promise, but I said I wouldn’t tell others the contents of your communication."

"What do you mean."

"Going all by yourself on a light motorcycle to such a far place, needing to take a ferry twice, who would feel at ease!"

"I’m not a kid, I’ve been to more places than you."

"Been to more places than me, huh."

Riding a light motorcycle to East Sea City does sound exciting...

Han Xiangning looked at the calculation sheet again, giggled and said: "Since you’ve been to more places than me, then bring me along to show me the world. When are you planning to go? Count me in."

I’m going to pursue romance, not to travel!

Last time with Liang Xiaoyu was really a hassle, Han Yu really didn’t want to bring her along, said with a pained expression: "Sister Xiang Ning, Qibao Town isn’t Nanjing Road, it’s suburb of suburbs, maybe even less lively than Four Factory, why would you want to go?"

"Don’t worry, I’m not Liang Xiaoyu, I’ll keep my distance when you meet her."

Han Xiangning put down the calculation sheet, smiled again: "And counting me in, I can help split the costs, I can even treat you to a meal."

"But there’s really nothing fun there!"

"Traveling itself is fun, I’ve never really been to Zhuangming Island, let alone East Sea City, it’s a good opportunity to go see the scenery."

"Sister Xiang Ning, you could be doing something better with this time, it’s actually pretty tiring to travel."

"Taking long bus rides, ferries, sure it’s tiring, especially for someone like me who doesn’t get seasick but carsick. But it’s different on a light motorcycle, it sounds fun!"

Han Yu, caught between laughter and tears, asked, "Are you really insisting on going?"

Han Xiangning decided, looked at him meaningfully and said, "Going to East Sea City to see Sister Lin is a big deal, you can’t lie to Director Xu about it. But if you tell him the truth, Director Xu definitely won’t agree. If I go with you, Director Xu might just agree."

In Director Xu’s eyes, he and Xiao Yu are just two kids.

But in Director Xu’s eyes, she’s considered more steady, even an "adult."

Han Yu suddenly realized her point made some sense, without her help it might be impossible to get the leave approved, the plan might not happen.

"Alright, but once we meet Lin Xiaohui, you can’t boss me around in front of her."

"Don’t worry, I understand, you’re my brother, she’s my future sister-in-law, I only hope the best for you both, how could I ruin your chances."

"Thanks."

"No need to thank, it’s settled then. I need to plan as well, see what clothes to wear, what snacks to bring for the road."

Han Xiangning took the map and calculation sheet and left, Han Yu was totally resigned.

Thinking it’s unlikely to return the same day, might need to stay overnight at a hostel, when footsteps echoed in the corridor.

Then came the familiar voice of Director Yu.

"It’s the same old bulletin board, Director Xu, when you’re less busy, I’ll come over and issue a new one."

"You are the director now, what need for bulletin boards. Old Zhou, it’s your first visit, this way please."

"Director Xu, you are too polite."

The voice sounded somewhat familiar; Han Yu was puzzled when suddenly a familiar face appeared.

"Chief Zhou!"

"Little Salted Fish, I thought you had forgotten me."

"How could I possibly forget you, Director Yu, when did you get here? Director Zhang, you too!"

"Missed you, came back to see you."

Right after Scholar Yu spoke, Xu Sanye, with a smile, introduced, "Salted Fish, you can’t casually call names anymore. Chief Zhou has officially transferred from Binjiang Port Police Bureau to the Water Police Station, now he is the deputy director. You should address him as Director Zhou from now on."

Han Yu hadn’t known these changes, couldn’t believe this was true.

Xu Sanye patted his shoulder, turned around, and with a smile said, "You know about Director Zhang’s promotion, since you know, you should address him properly, can’t call him Director Zhang, should respectfully call him ’Director Zhang’!"

"Oh, Director Zhou, Director Zhang, good."

"You got it wrong again." Zhou Hong laughed and said, "Director Zhang is a deputy department level deputy director, I’m a deputy division level deputy director, so you should put Director Zhang in front."

"Are all these formalities necessary among ourselves." Zhang Junyan joked and as he walked past, he draped his arm around Han Yu’s shoulder, "Salted Fish, don’t believe Old Zhou, come on, let’s go up for the meeting."

Han Yu instinctively looked up, "What meeting?"

Before Zhang Junyan could speak, Xu Sanye laughed and said, "You are going to be the future director of Yanjiang Police Station, no matter what the meeting is about, you have to sit in."