Binjiang Police Affairs
Chapter 306 - 219 Different Funeral (Part 1)

Chapter 306: Chapter 219 Different Funeral (Part 1)

March 24th, the 25th day of the first lunar month, Awakening of Insects Day.

Captain Wang and Old Qian consulted the almanac, saying today is suitable for weddings, meeting friends, traveling, starting businesses, and conducting burial rites.

The conference room tables and chairs had been moved out; the room was transformed into a small mourning hall, with Xu Sanye’s portrait hanging on the wall. Below the portrait were well-arranged fresh flowers from Sister Zhu of the Port Supervision Bureau Office and two large pots of iron trees, whereabouts unknown, borrowed by Chief Ding.

The walls of the adjacent command center, the four combined offices, and the long command desk were filled with Xu Sanye’s photos from his lifetime.

There were photos of him as a child holding a red tassel spear while standing guard at the village entrance, organizing militia training with ammunition gear, receiving recognition from the commanders of the Provincial Military District, and being sent off to the Capital with festivals of drums and gongs for university while sporting a large red flower.

There were also when he served as the deputy leader of the Human Protection Group, majestically riding on a tricycle.

And when he was the chief of the Criminal Investigation Team, leading investigators like Wu Ren Guang to capture criminals.

During his tenure as the chief of Yanjiang Police Station at Bailong Port, his photos were numerous, almost forming an exhibition of Reporter Wang’s photography.

The first photo was of him wearing a steel helmet, with magazine pouches strapped on, carrying a 56 Assault Rifle on his shoulder, leading fully armed Salted Fish and Xiao Yu back from patrolling the coastline.

The second one captured him clutching a rope and leaping onto the Yangtze River to rescue an out-of-control vessel, only to fall into the river.

The third was during a firefighting drill.

The fourth was him overseeing the public trial of a scalper caught buying and selling tickets illegally.

The fifth was of him organizing forces, collaborating with the Port Supervision and Fishery Administration to catch suspects involved in robberies in the Jiangyin Waters...

Looking at each of Xu Sanye’s photos, the newly appointed Chief of the Water Police Force and Water Police Station, Peng Changyu, finally understood the deep purpose behind Political Commissioner Wang’s insistence that Luo Wenjiang, a recently assigned cadre to the team, also attend Xu Sanye’s funeral.

The Water Police Station is a new unit, needing traditions where the Binjiang Water Police requires vigor and spirit. Indeed, these photos embodied the tenacious and combat-ready spirit of the Binjiang Water Police!

In truth, he himself was also stunned.

Previously indifferent to Xu Sanye, his main reason for attending the funeral was because Xu Sanye had once served as a Party Committee member of the branch for many years, and as a leader of the branch, his presence was necessary.

Moreover, important personnel such as Provincial Department’s Deputy Chief of Security Yu Xiangqian, Changhang Navigation Police Branch’s Zhang Junyan, Director Feng of the Port Supervision Bureau, Chief Tang of Customs, and Captain Wei of the City Bureau Criminal Investigation Team were present, hence his absence as the commander of the Binjiang Water Police would have been unjustifiable.

"Peng, we are set to depart promptly at 7:30. It’s a two-hour journey to the sea entrance, and three hours back against the current, and we won’t have lunch until around 12:30 at the earliest. There’s porridge and snacks prepared in the downstairs duty room; perhaps you could eat something to fill your stomach first?"

"No need, I’m not hungry."

"The waves at the sea entrance are quite strong; if you’re prone to seasickness, I have some medicine here."

"No, thank you."

Li Weiguo arrived yesterday afternoon and together with Old Zhang, Chief Ding, and Xu Mingyuan, took charge of receiving police leadership.

Scholar Yu and Zhang Junyan are not here as relatives today but as close family, tasked with welcoming leaders like Director Feng, Chief Tang, and Xu Sanye’s university classmates.

Even though they’re referred to as university classmates, they are actually leaders, mostly from the military, with the highest rank being a Deputy Division Commander.

Sister Wei and Xu Haoran thanked relatives and friends who came to mourn and even attend the funeral in the mourning hall, while Zhang Lan and Han Xiangning were responsible for receiving Xu Haoran’s in-laws.

Han Yu and Liang Xiaoyu were bustling with preparations on Dunships 001 and 002.

Xu Sanye was a benefactor to the son; Han Zhengxian, the elder couple, received the tragic news of Xu Sanye’s demise through a high-frequency radio just the day before; they set off to Bailong Port in haste, leaving their cargo unattended.

The 120-ton iron boat docked by the 001, ready to head towards the sea entrance.

Han Shuqun and Xiang Fan, also arrived, seeing more and more people coming to see off Xu Sanye, the Dunship couldn’t accommodate everyone, so they simply crossed through the 001 to the family’s boat.

The four stood at the bow of the boat, their hearts heavy with the sentiment that good people do not live long. Then, Xu Mingyuan climbed aboard the 001, and after greeting those who came to send their master on his final journey, such as the Armed Forces Department’s Chief of Staff Liu, Staff Huang, and Four Factory Town Military Department’s Minister Lei, he pulled Han Yu aside.

"Salted Fish, Director Yang and Commissioner Ding have arrived, do you think we should report and seek guidance from the leadership?"

"No need."

"This matter is not too big nor too small. But with so many leaders here today, it’s not appropriate not to report."

Han Yu looked towards the Dunship, expressionless, and said, "How should I report such a matter, it’s improper if Director Yang disagrees, and if he agrees, it violates principles. It’s better not to report, so as not to trouble the leaders."

Xu Mingyuan looked worried and said with a frown, "But this could lead to..."

"No need to worry, I’ll take care of it if something happens!"

"You will take care of it, you think you are the master!"

"I’m the successor of the master. Go attend to the leaders; this is not your concern."

"You..."

"Big brother, I’m also a Water Police Captain, am I unable to take responsibility for my actions!"

Han Yu sent Xu Mingyuan back to the Dunship and, walking towards the stern, sincerely said to Minister Lei, Chief of Staff Liu, and Staff Huang, "Once we arrive at the sea entrance, I’ll be relying on you."

Before Minister Lei could respond, Chief of Staff Liu patted his arm, "Don’t mention it; your master was our old friend."

"Salted Fish, go about your duties; we’ll handle things here."