Early the next morning.
Dong Xuebing rubbed his aching head and entered the County's Public Security Bureau. It was all because of last night's drinking. When he woke up in the morning, he woke up with a headache. After returning to his office, he brewed a cup of tea and took a few sips. He was thinking about what he should do on his first day of work. After he finished his tea, Dong Xuebing decided that since he had become Hui Tian Village Station's Supervisor, he must visit Hui Tian Village Station for inspection.
Dong Xuebing picked up the phone on his desk and called the Bureau's office. "Hello, I'm Dong Xuebing."
Hu Silian smiled. "Chief Dong, what can I do for you?"
"How many cars are there in the Bureau?"
"Oh, excluding the Criminal Investigation Unit and Traffic Unit, the Bureau has 4 cars assigned to the leaders. All of them are police cars, and two are public cars with civilian plates." Not every leader in Yan Tai County Public Security has a car. Three of the police cars are for the Chief, Political Commissar, and Executive Deputy Chief. No one else can use them, and no one will use them. The remaining police cars and two public cars are for other leaders to use when they are out for work or personal matters. It might seem like they are short of cars, but it is not. Leaders like Qin Yong, who are in charge of the Traffic and Patrol Unit, will get cars from the Traffic Unit, Commission for Discipline Inspection, and the Union Chairman. Only Dong Xuebing and other leaders who are in charge of one station do not have this privilege.
Dong Xuebing said. "Prepare a car for me. I need to go to Hui Tian Village."
Hu Silian replied. "Ok. The two public cars are still here. A Buick MPV and a Passat. What do you think?"
"Buick MPV." This is Dong Xuebing's first time going to the countryside, and this 7-seater MPV is more imposing.
"I will arrange a driver for you."
Dong Xuebing knew his rank is not high enough to have a driver, and he is not in charge of any other departments. Hu Silian might need to get someone from the Patrol Unit or the Office for him. Dong Xuebing thought for a while and decided not to. "No need. My comrades are tired, and I will drive myself. Director Hu, thank you for your help."
After a while, Hu Silian brought the keys to Dong Xuebing's office and brought him to the carpark. Dong Xuebing could feel the attitude of the bureau's staff towards him had changed, and he is satisfied with the current atmosphere.
This Buick MPV was the latest GL8, a 2.4 liter engine. The County Public Security Bureau had probably just issued it not long ago.
Dong Xuebing boarded the car and felt that it is spacious and comfortable. The atmosphere is good. Dong Xuebing had learned how to drive before his father was hospitalized. Other than driving a few times in the driving school, he had not touched a car since then. He spent 5 minutes familiarizing himself with the car and drove out of the bureau. The more he drove, the smoother he got.
This was the first time Dong Xuebing drove out, and he fell in love with this feeling. Driving a public vehicle and buying a car were two different concepts. If you want to buy a car, you just need to have money. This Buick MPV is only 300,000 RMB, and most wealthy families can afford it. But not everyone can drive a public vehicle. This is a symbol of power and status. No matter how much money you have, you can't buy a public vehicle.
Hui Tian Village Police Station.
Dong Xuebing parked his car in front of the station's three-story office building. Station Chief Liu Dahai, Instructor Li Sanmiao, and Deputy Station Chief Chen Fa rushed out to welcome Dong Xuebing. In the past, before Dong Xuebing was assigned to work at the station, the station will not need to greet him. But now, there is a change of leadership, and this is necessary. Everyone knows Chief Dong had fired Executive Deputy Bureau Chief Hu Yiguo. How capable does he need to be? Liu Dahai and the rest were afraid Chief Dong will burn them again. That's why they were cautious.
Liu Dahai was still grumbling in his heart. Why didn't Chief Dong inform us before coming? We are not prepared at all.
Dong Xuebing saw almost all the officers had left the station. He shook his head and laughed. "Don't be so formal. The leaders will stay behind, and the rest of you can go back to work." Although Dong Xuebing said this, he was thinking to himself that Liu Dahai knew his place.
Liu Dahai hesitantly waved his hand, and the officers dispersed.
"I represent all the officers in the station to welcome Chief Dong." Liu Dahai extended his hand and shook Dong Xuebing's hand. Everyone in the station might be older than Dong Xuebing, but this is Dong Xuebing's position, and Liu Dahai still acted like a subordinate.
Instructor Li Sanmiao smiled and shook Dong Xuebing's hand, followed by Deputy Station Chief Chen Fa.
The County Government had a rule that stations with less than 10 officers will not have a Deputy Station Chief. Stations with 11 to 20 officers will have a Deputy Station Chief. That's why Hui Tian Village Station only has one Deputy Station Chief, and these 3 officers are the leaders of the station.
Dong Xuebing had come to familiarize himself with the station. After sending Li Sanmiao and Chen Fa away, Dong Xuebing asked Liu Dahai to bring him around the station. In the end, Dong Xuebing rejected Liu Dahai's suggestion to call for a meeting. Dong Xuebing is in charge of Hui Tian Village Station, but Liu Dahai is the station's leader. Dong Xuebing felt he should not interfere with the station's affairs. He only needs to know the general direction and give instructions.
At noon, Liu Dahai and the rest prepared a table of dishes at the village hostel.
Dong Xuebing did not reject them. He was here for an inspection, and it's not right if he does not have a meal with them. Of course, under Dong Xuebing's orders, no one dares to drink. After lunch, Dong Xuebing left under the watchful eyes of Liu Dahai and the rest of the station officers. He drove around the village to familiarize himself with the roads.
At 4 pm, Dong Xuebing had completed his work for the day and had a general understanding of the situation here.
Return to the County town? Never mind. Since I am here, I should go and visit my mother!
Hui Tian Village Secondary School.
Outside, there was a rusty iron fence gate. The school building was built on a large piece of yellow land. When the spring wind blew, dust flew, and the entire school was filled with dust. The basketball hoop on the field had also fallen, and the horizontal and parallel bars and other sports facilities were left unused. At a glance, the teaching environment was very poor. The worst private school in Beijing was probably several times better than this place. Dong Xuebing sighed. This is the grassroots level. His mother had been working here for so many years and must have suffered a lot. No, I should transfer my mother to a County High School.
The Buick MPV entered the school, and the guards did not stop Dong Xuebing. They did not even come out to take a look.
Dong Xuebing alighted from the car and walked towards the school building. He asked a passing teacher for the location of the second year language teacher's office.
In an office on the second floor, Luan Xiaoping is chatting with the language teacher, Zhou Mei.
Zhou Mei is a middle-aged woman in her 40s. She might be old, but she is still attractive. She smiled and passed a few bags of shiitake mushrooms and dried black fungus to Luan Xiaoping. "Teacher Luan, don't stand on ceremony with me. My husband had brought back so many things from his hometown, and our family cannot finish them all. Just take it."
Luan Xiaoping replied embarrassedly. "It's too much. How about … I take half?"
Zhou Mei smiled and said, "Take it, take it."
The rest of the language teachers were not surprised to see the Grade Team Leader being so polite to Luan Xiaoping. Her son was promoted to Yan Tai County's Public Security Deputy Bureau Chief, and her status had risen. Now, even the Head of Teaching, the Principal, and the rest of the teachers will greet Luan Xiaoping politely.
Luan Xiaoping also understood that everyone was doing this for her son. She felt a little proud. Her son had really made her proud.
At this time, the door opened, and Dong Xuebing entered.
Luan Xiaoping was stunned. "Xiao Bing? Why are you here? "
Zhou Mei blinked and quickly shook Dong Xuebing's hand. "Are you Chief Dong? Nice to meet you. "
Luan Xiaoping introduced. "This is our year's leader, Zhou Mei. You can call her Aunt Zhou." Luan Xiaoping realized something was wrong.
Zhou Mei quickly waved her hand. "No, no. Just call me Old Zhou will do."
Dong Xuebing laughed and shook her hand. "Aunt Zhou, thank you for taking care of my mother during her years in school."
Zhou Mei felt better when she heard Dong Xuebing addressing her as Aunt. "It's my duty." After chatting for a while, Zhou Mei smiles and looks at Luan Xiaoping. "Teacher Luan, since you don't have any lessons later, why don't you go back with your son?" She could tell Chief Dong is here to fetch his mother.
Luan Xiaoping replied. "Chief Yu is holding a teacher's meeting later. I … "
Zhou Mei replied. "It's fine. You can go ahead. I will help you apply for leave."
After leaving the office, Dong Xuebing asked who Chief Yu is.
Luan Xiaoping replied. "He is Yan Tai County's Ministry of Education's Chief Yu Zhengzhi. Two days ago, there was a fight in the school, and four to five students were injured. Many parents had complained to the Ministry of Education. Chief Yu is here for a meeting and seems to be inspecting the school now. Did you see him when you arrived?"
Dong Xuebing nodded. "I saw a few cars but did not see anyone. Oh, how is Yu Zhengzhi?"
Luan Xiaoping was stunned. "Why are you asking this?"
"Mum, the working conditions here are too bad. It's not good for your health. I am thinking if you agree, I can speak to the Ministry of Education to transfer you to a school in the County." If Dong Xuebing is the Deputy Chief of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, the Ministry of Education might not listen to him. But what about the Public Security Bureau? Dong Xuebing doesn't even need to ask, and the Ministry of Education will take care of his mother.
"Transferred to the County?" Luan Xiaoping will be lying if she says she is not tempted. Which teacher in their village does not want to be transferred to the County? Not only their salaries will be higher, but the teaching environment will also be better. Furthermore, her son is also in the County, and Luan Xiaoping wants to be closer to her son. "Xiao Bing, will it be too troublesome?"
Dong Xuebing replied. "It's not troublesome. They will give me face."
Luan Xiaoping patted her son's hand. "… I will listen to you."
"Oh, I still have not told you about Yu Zhengzhi." Dong Xuebing decided to look for him as the Head of the Ministry of Education is around.
The mother and son walked to the field. Luan Xiaoping looked around and whispered. "Chief Yu has a bad reputation. He … he … often 'bullies' the teachers in the schools under him." Luan Xiaoping paused for a second and sighed. "That year's Group Leader, Zhou Mei, had been violated by Yu Zhengzhi. I had heard this from others. Chief Yu had invited Zhou Mei to the village for dinner, and she got drunk. In the end, Zhou Mei was dragged away by Yu Zhengzhi … Anyway, everyone says Chief Yu is not a good person."
Dong Xuebing frowned. "Is there such a thing?"
Luan Xiaoping replied. "I had heard this from others, and I am not sure if it is true. But Zhou Mei did not come to school for two days, and she was appointed as the Group Leader. Her salary was raised by one rank. Xiao Bing, is your Public Security Bureau going to do something like this? Or is it the Commission for Discipline Inspection? "
Dong Xuebing replied. "If someone reports this, it will be considered a criminal case. Did Zhou Mei report this to the police?"
Luan Xiaoping shook her head. "I don't know. Chief Yu is a high-ranking official, and he is in charge of the school. Furthermore, Zhou Mei is a married woman. I don't think she dares to tell anyone about this. Even if she has grievances, she will have to swallow it." Luan Xiaoping is a compassionate person. She had been very close to Zhou Mei these two days, and she had treated her as a friend.
Dong Xuebing replied. "Mum, this might be a rumor made up by someone. Don't believe everyone."
Luan Xiaoping gave her son a stare. "I had heard this from more than one person. What rumor?!"
Dong Xuebing smiled. He has a strong sense of justice, and this trip to the grassroots level is to do something for the people. But he cannot just believe rumors. There is no evidence, and no one reported this case. This case cannot even be filed. Furthermore, Dong Xuebing's mother will never understand the complexity of the government. Who can guarantee that this is not a rumor made up by Yu Zhengzhi's political enemies? That's why Dong Xuebing is still suspicious of Yu Zhengzhi.
"Mum, get in the car. Let's go for lunch first."
"Eh? You bought a car?"
"No. It's my unit's car. I had joined the government service less than 6 months ago, and it's too conspicuous to buy a car now."
When Dong Xuebing was about to open the car door for his mother, a middle-aged man's voice came from the school building. "Are you a teacher?"
Luan Xiaoping turned and quickly replied. "Yes, Chief Yu."
Chief Yu replied with a straight face. "Didn't I ask all the teachers to attend the meeting at 5 pm? No one is allowed to be absent. What's wrong with you? Ah? "
Luan Xiaoping did not reply.
He is Yu Zhengzhi? Dong Xuebing turned and saw a balding middle-aged man in his fifties. Maybe Dong Xuebing was too sensitive, and he could feel Yu Zhengzhi's eyes were on Dong Xuebing's mother's buttocks. He was sizing up Luan Xiaoping, and this made Dong Xuebing uncomfortable. Maybe what his mother said was true. This old man is not a good person.
Dong Xuebing did not move and stood there. "Oh, Chief Yu. I am here to fetch my mother. I have some matters to attend to."
The Principal, who was standing beside Yu Zhengzhi, immediately replied softly. "It's Chief Dong."
Yu Zhengzhi looked at Dong Xuebing and nodded. "Chief Dong from the County's Public Security Bureau? I have heard of your name. Your mother is working at the school? Oh, since you all are busy, you all can leave first. There's no need for the meeting. "Yu Zhengzhi did not smile or say anything polite. After that, he continued his discussion with the Principal.
Dong Xuebing was pissed. Although Yu Zhengzhi was a Section Chief and had a higher rank than Dong Xuebing, they were from different departments. There was no hierarchy between them. In terms of political status, the Ministry of Education was much lower than the Public Security Bureau. But Yu Zhengzhi knew Dong Xuebing was the Deputy Chief of the Public Security Bureau, and he still dares to talk to Dong Xuebing in an arrogant tone. This was a sign of disrespect to Dong Xuebing.
Dong Xuebing is not someone who is willing to be taken advantage of. I am from the Public Security Bureau, and you are in charge of the Ministry of Education. Who are you to act like a leader in front of me? "Oh, it's rare to meet Chief Yu. No matter how important my matters are, I must postpone it. I still have something to discuss with you."
Yu Zhengzhi looked at his watch. "I have a meeting at 5 pm. Maybe next time."
Dong Xuebing smiled and walked over. "Don't do this. Chief Yu is an important leader. It's not easy to meet him."
The Principal and the school leaders could feel the atmosphere was not right and kept quiet.
Yu Zhengzhi frowned. "I am going to the meeting now. If you have anything to say, wait until the meeting is over."
I gave you face, but you don't want it? You want me to wait outside for your meeting? You are too arrogant! Dong Xuebing was furious. He saw Yu Zhengzhi was about to leave, and he put his arm around Chief Yu's shoulder. "Chief Yu, are you not giving me face? There are still 10 minutes left. Let's go. I have something to discuss with you. "Yu Zhengzhi wanted to attend the meeting, but Dong Xuebing did not let him go.
Yu Zhengzhi looked at Dong Xuebing's hand on his shoulder. He was disgusted by Dong Xuebing's' passion. '"Just say it here."
Dong Xuebing did not fall out with Yu Zhengzhi. "Alright. It's about my mother. I am working in the County, and my mother is in the village. It's hard for us to meet her, and as her children, we should be filial to our parents. So, Chief Yu, can you transfer my mother to a school in the County? It doesn't need to be a top school. Just a normal school will do."
The Principal and the rest thought to themselves. Is there a need to talk to Chief Yu about this? Even if Chief Dong did not say anything, the Ministry of Education will ask Luan Xiaoping for permission to transfer her to the County.
But no one expected Yu Zhengzhi to reply. "Chief Dong, this is not easy."
Dong Xuebing raised his brows. "Why not?"
Yu Zhengzhi looked at Dong Xuebing and then at Luan Xiaoping. "Teacher Luan has not passed her teacher's exam, and according to the regulations, she is not qualified to be transferred to the County. Also, the schools in the County are full, and we can't arrange for her. Let's put this aside for now."
The Principal and the rest of the leaders did not expect Yu Zhengzhi to disrespect Chief Dong.
Dong Xuebing was furious when he heard Yu Zhengzhi's words. This transfer can be done with just a word from Yu Zhengzhi, and it's not even a big deal. How dare you talk to me like this? I had seen people disrespect me, but I had never seen someone like you! You are slapping me in public! Dong Xuebing noticed Yu Zhengzhi had called his mother Teacher Luan and knew she had not passed her teacher's exam. He knows Luan Xiaoping well, and that means Yu Zhengzhi knew Luan Xiaoping is Dong Xuebing's mother. But he still purposely stopped Luan Xiaoping and pretended to ask if she is from this school. Damn! Yu Zhengzhi is purposely finding fault with Dong Xuebing!
Dong Xuebing could not hold back his anger. "Chief Yu, are you sure my mother's job is not easy?"
Yu Zhengzhi replied impatiently. "Let's talk about this in the future. Alright. I am going for a meeting."
Dong Xuebing laughed. "Chief Yu, fine. I will remember what you said today. Don't forget what you said today." Dong Xuebing patted Yu Zhengzhi's shoulders and walked away with his mother.
Yu Zhengzhi felt disgusted and cursed in his heart. How dare you threaten me when you're still young?
The Principal and Vice Principal looked at each other. They also felt that Director Yu had gone too far. Not to mention Director Yu's attitude at the beginning, just Luan Xiaoping's job transfer. How could they not do a favor at little cost and offend someone? What is Chief Yu trying to do?
After boarding the car, Luan Xiaoping said worriedly. "Xiao Bing, it's fine even if I cannot go to the County. I am used to living in the village."
Dong Xuebing replied coldly. "Mum, don't worry. I will settle this for you." After driving out of the school, Dong Xuebing is not in the mood to accompany his mother for dinner. He sent his mother back home and called Deputy Bureau Chief Qin Yong. "Hello, Chief Qin."
"Brother Dong? What's up?"
Dong Xuebing knew it was convenient for Qin Yong to talk to him when he heard how Dong Xuebing addressed him. "It's like this. When did I offend the Ministry of Education's Yu Zhengzhi?"
Qin Yong was stunned. "Ministry of Education's Chief Yu? What happened? "
Dong Xuebing told Yu Zhengzhi what happened earlier. He believes that Yu Zhengzhi will not embarrass him for no reason. This will not benefit him, and there must be something he does not know. That's why he asked Qin Yong, who is close to him.
Qin Yong frowned. Yu Zhengzhi is too despicable. Chief Dong does not want his mother to be a leader, and he does not even want her to go to a top middle school. He only wants a normal school to be close to his mother. How can Yu Zhengzhi refuse such a simple request? Is he trying to stop his mother from reuniting with her son? Wasn't the meaning of using public office to avenge a personal grudge a little too strong? Qin Yong said. "There is something you might not know. Chief Yu and our County's Bureau Chief Hu Yiguo are distant relatives."
Damn! Dong Xuebing immediately understood! He had offended Hu Yiguo, and Yu Zhengzhi is taking revenge for his relative!
Qin Yong thought for a while. "Chief Dong, if you can't do it, I can help you get your mother transferred."
Dong Xuebing replied. "Brother Qin, thank you. I can settle this." Dong Xuebing does not want to owe Qin Yong any favors. Also, Qin Yong had offended Hu Yiguo before, and Qin Yong might not be able to help him.
F * ck!
Don't let my mother get transferred?
I'm going to f * cking get this done!
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