Chapter 83

Lei Taiping and Chen Yuehong's family lives in Unity Village. After crossing Unity Bridge, it's Liu Xia, very close to the provincial road with heavy traffic.

If the human traffickers from outside are highly alert, they can complete the transaction without entering Liangzhuang, right by the provincial road, take the money, and then catch a passing vehicle to leave. It would be difficult to catch them then, and the cost of the investigation would increase exponentially.

Relying solely on informants won't work; let Xiao Ren and Old Mi go over to stake out first.

Chen Yuehong has already colluded with human traffickers from outside to sell six women. According to custom, she will invite the buyers to go together for the transaction. Zhang Yushan, a bachelor from Liubei Village, also needs to be monitored. Old Wang needs to renovate a few temporary detention rooms tomorrow, so let Gao Yali and a community defense team member who is eager to "turn regular" monitor first. We'll arrange for police officers to replace them after the meeting.

Those who need to rest should go back and rest, and those who need to stake out should go and stake out. Only a few formal staff members of the police station remain in the meeting room.

First, let's convey the spirit of the bureau's selection of outstanding Party members and outstanding police officers. This selection happens every year at the end of the year. Among the four of us, three are not Party members, and none are formal police officers, so we don't qualify for the selection, just like we don't qualify for commendations and awards.

Han Bo said awkwardly, "We all work hard, but the honor goes to me alone. This is unfair and unreasonable. It feels a bit embarrassing to choose myself."

Wang Yan was used to it and said nonchalantly, "Director Han, what's there to be embarrassed about? At least you told us, and you sat down to talk about it with us. At Changgang Police Station, all selections have nothing to do with us. The chief and the political instructor never mention it to us."

Chen Meng was also used to it. Not only was he not disappointed, but he even said with enthusiasm, "Director Han, you are the public security envoy. In Liangzhuang, you are the only formal police officer, so you are definitely the outstanding Party member and outstanding police officer. It's different for police stations, detention centers, traffic police, and criminal investigation teams. They have many formal police officers, and there are quota restrictions. Outstanding Party members are 5%, and outstanding police officers are 20%. Usually, the chief and the political instructor take turns.

This year, the chief is the outstanding Party member, and the political instructor is the outstanding police officer. Next year, the chief will be the outstanding police officer, and the political instructor will be the outstanding Party member. Regular police officers don't get a turn, let alone those on public institution or local government payrolls. It's normal, don't take it to heart. We don't have any thoughts, really, we don't."

Honor can't be eaten, so the two of them had no objections, and Xiao Dan and An Xiaoyong had even fewer objections. They even started to do their boss's ideological work.

Han Bo felt very guilty and moved, and said with a bitter smile, "Comrades, let's put the selection aside for now. Let's talk about your matters. The county has coordinated 20 public institution positions for the bureau, and I have only managed to secure two. The bureau leadership asked for my opinion, asking who I would solve it for first. You are all outstanding, all good comrades. It's hard to choose, so I want to have a heart-to-heart talk with everyone."

Positions!

The police station had only been established for a short time, and it had already secured two positions. This was too fast and too exaggerated.

Indeed, to advance, one must follow the right leader. Working at Changgang Police Station for three years, bringing gifts to Chief Ma's house every Spring Festival, and inviting him to meals frequently, he promised readily, slapped his chest, and guaranteed to help. But after three years, there was no sign of a position.

Actually, it's not entirely his fault; the positions are just too tight.

Gao Changxing had strong connections, but after working at the bureau for six or seven years, he finally got a position at the silk factory.

Han Bo's efforts were so impressive that Wang Yan was delighted and overjoyed, unable to speak.

An Xiaoyong was visibly pleased, Xiao Dan smiled with satisfaction, and Chen Meng bit his lips, feeling both happy for his boss and worried that it might not be his turn.

It's easy to talk about being magnanimous, but it's hard to do.

When it involves one's future, it's difficult to ask them to be magnanimous.

Han Bo rubbed his face and said persuasively, "We've been waiting for this for so long, and I understand everyone's feelings. But is our goal just a public institution position? We have achieved equal pay for equal work, but the political status is still far off. Since we are in this line of work, we should be real police officers, formal police officers. Transitioning from a public institution position to an administrative or special political and legal position requires queuing, and we don't know how long it will take.

If everyone can make up their minds and put in some effort, if the country fully implements the civil servant system in the next one or two years, we won't have to wait or beg. We can solve the position problem once and for all. So, don't be discouraged if it's not solved this time, and don't slack off if it is solved this time, because our ultimate goal is not just a public institution position."

If he can secure two positions now, he can do the same in the future.

Now that we have equal pay for equal work, solving the position issue won't change much in terms of salary. Thinking that although she was just an internal affairs officer, she was in charge when he was away, Wang Yan decided to be magnanimous, bit her lip, and raised her hand, saying, "Director Han, consider the other comrades first. I'm not in a hurry. With you here, I'm not worried about the position."

"I'm young, I can wait. I'm not in a hurry."

As a comrade from the silk factory, she couldn't let down her section chief.

It's just a position. Once the factory manager is transferred to the county as the deputy county magistrate, Director Han can ask him for help. It's not just a public institution position; it could even be an administrative position. Xiao Dan raised her hand without hesitation, looking indifferent.

With their lead, An Xiaoyong and Chen Meng couldn't avoid making a statement, and they humbly yielded to each other.

"Director Han, consider Xiao Dan and Xiao Yong first. They are not married and don't have partners. Having a position will make it easier for them to find one."

"That's right. I'm already married, so it doesn't matter whether it's sooner or later."

"Wang Sister, Brother Meng, you are senior comrades. You've been waiting for years, so you should be considered first."

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In other units, this would cause enmity, but in the police station, it was all harmonious.

They had confidence in their leader, believing that as long as they worked hard, the leader would help them. The feeling of being trusted and respected was great but also brought a lot of pressure.

Han Bo weighed the options and tore off a piece of paper, picked up a pen, and said with a smile, "Don't be so modest. Here's what I suggest. When I'm not here, Comrade Wang Yan will be in charge of the police station. Without a formal position, it's hard to command respect, so the position issue must be resolved quickly. The remaining one will be decided by drawing lots. Whoever draws it gets it, and whoever gets it will treat us to a meal tomorrow. Don't be discouraged if you don't get it. As your leader and colleague, I will help you."

To solve such a serious matter by drawing lots!

Draw lots, then. If he can become a formal police officer, it's best. If not, he can always go to Donghai and do renovations with his father. Chen Meng had seen how wealthy the Han family was and, after thinking it through, was no longer so anxious.

Everyone agreed to leave it to luck.

Four folded slips of paper, one with "this time" and three with "next time." Chen Meng drew one and opened it to find "this time." Although he had thought it through, he was still extremely excited.

"Xiao Yong, Xiao Dan, sorry, I'll treat you to a meal tomorrow at Fufei Restaurant. You can order whatever you like."

"What's there to be sorry about? You are a senior comrade and have worked at the bureau for so many years. It should be you."

"It's not just the position. You are also my Party member mentor. This meal must be on you, Director Han, right?"

"Of course, there's no problem if someone treats us, but I might not have time tomorrow. After the 'anti-human trafficking' operation, we'll go to a big restaurant in Liu Xia for a good meal."

Han Bo smiled and continued, "First, call your partner and tell her the good news. You, too, go upstairs and tell your fiancé. It's not a big deal for us, but it's very important for your families. They won't be able to sleep until it's resolved."

Indeed, it's like a heavy stone hanging over their heads. Who wouldn't be anxious after waiting for so long?

Wang Yan was overjoyed and said with a giggle, "Then, should I go upstairs first?"

"Go ahead."

After sending them away, he returned to the main topic.

"Xiao Dan, what's the deal with your comrade? Does he want to return to the community defense team, or does he want to continue as an informant?"

Last time, he helped a lot in the crackdown on illegal silkworm cocoon traders. This time, he was also very proactive in the investigation of the fish theft case, helping to gather information. Xiao Dan had mentioned it several times, and it must be taken seriously to avoid disappointing him.

Xiao Dan shook his head and explained, "The salary is too low, and he hasn't thought about returning to the community defense team. He learned to drive in the army and has a license. He plans to borrow some money from relatives and friends to buy a minivan. During the day, he'll pick up passengers at the T-junction in the east, and at night, he'll pick up passengers at the crossroads west of the Liu Xia River Bridge. He wants you to help. If someone checks or enforces, can you put in a good word?"

Most migrant workers intercept passing vehicles on the provincial road to go out to work and return by long-distance buses that stop at the provincial road intersection. A few black car drivers do this business at the T-junction and do quite well.

They are called black cars, but they are not that black, more like gray cars.

In Sigan and Xin'an, there are no public buses for urban-rural transportation, only privately operated minibuses, and no taxis like in big cities.

Theoretically, picking up passengers is illegal, but the transportation management department mostly turns a blind eye. There are only a few of them, and they have no real deterrent power. But if they do enforce, the fines can be tens of thousands.

Developing a reliable informant is not easy, and the profession he wants to pursue is indeed beneficial for the police station to gather information.

In Liu Xia, Chief Ning can help, and in Sigan, there's no problem. The traffic bureau asks the police for assistance in checking road maintenance fees a few times a year, and this favor must be returned. As Old Lu said, grassroots work has its special nature. Following the rules strictly won't get anything done, so let's be a "protector" this time, with a clear conscience.

Without connections, this business is hard to do. The traffic police and transportation management check frequently, and the fines are more than the earnings. With the leader's approval, Xiao Dan was happy for his comrade and eagerly went out to make a phone call to report the good news.

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