Chapter 179 – Arranging transfer for Mum! (1/2)

The next morning.

Dong Xuebing entered the County Bureau with a headache. He is suffering from a bad hangover after last night’s drinking, and the first thing he did after reaching his office was to drink a few mouthfuls of tea. He thought about what he should do on the first day after he was assigned duties. After finishing his tea, Dong Xuebing decided to visit Hui Tian Police Station for inspection.

Dong Xuebing picked up his phone and called the Bureau Office. “Hello, I’m Dong Xuebing.”

Hu Silian answered. “Chief Dong, you have any orders?”

“How many vehicles are there in the bureau?”

“Oh, other than the investigation team and traffic police, there are 4 police cars reserved for the leaders. There are also 2 civilian vehicles.” Yan Tai County Public Security Bureau does not assign vehicles to each leader. 3 police vehicles were reserved for the Bureau Chief, Political Commissar and Executive Deputy Chief, and no one can use them. The remaining police vehicle and two civilian cars had to be shared among other leaders or for emergencies. It might seem that there is a shortage of vehicles in the bureau, but it’s not. Qin Yong oversees the traffic department and the department will reserve a car for him. Political Commissar can also use his department’s vehicle and it is the same for the Union Chief. Only Dong Xuebing and a few other leaders do not have this benefit.

Dong Xuebing said. “Help me prepare a car. I need to go to Hui Tian Village.”

Hu Silian replied. “Ok. The 2 civilian cars are still around. One is a Buick MPV, and another is a Passat. Which would you prefer?”

“Buick MPV will do.” This is Dong Xuebing’s first time going to the village for an inspection, and a 7-seater MPV will give him an imposing manner.

“Shall I arrange a driver for you?”

Dong Xuebing knew that his rank will not be assigned with a driver. Other than Hui Tian Police Station, he is not in charge of any other departments. Hu Silian should be getting someone from the patrolling team or her office to be his driver. Dong Xuebing replied. “No need. I will drive myself. Thanks. Sorry to trouble you.”

After a while, Hu Silian send the car keys to Dong Xuebing’s office personally and accompanied him to the carpark. Dong Xuebing felt the bureau’s officers had a change of attitude towards him.

The vehicle is Buick GL8, 2.4 liters. The bureau should have bought this car recently.

Dong Xuebing sat in the driver’s seat. Hmmm… it’s spacious and comfortable. After graduating from High School, Dong Xuebing took his driver’s license and have not driven any vehicle after that. He spent 5 minutes familiarizing with the controls and slowly drive out of the bureau.

This is the first time Dong Xuebing is driving on the roads, and he loves this feeling. Driving the bureau’s car is different from driving the vehicle he bought himself. Anyone can buy a car as long as he got the money. But the Public Security vehicles are different. This is a symbol of his status. No amount of money can let someone drive this vehicle.

Hui Tian Village Police Station.

Dong Xuebing parked the car in front of the station’s 3 stories building. Station Chief Liu Dahai received the news and quickly came out of the station with Deputy Station Chief Chen Fa and Instructor Li Sanmiao. If Dong Xuebing is not in charge of this station, they will not need to welcome him in this manner. But now, Dong Xuebing is their direct supervisor, and this is a must. The whole county’s public security knew what happened between Dong Xuebing and Executive Deputy Chief Hu Yiguo. The incident shows how capable and daring Dong Xuebing is. Liu Dahai and the rest were afraid Dong Xuebing will establish his authority by stepping all over them.

Liu Dahai was grumbling in his heart. Why didn’t Chief Dong did not notify them in advance before coming? He can be better prepared for his visit.

Dong Xuebing saw all the officers in the station came out to receive him and shook his head. “I don’t like these ceremonies. The leaders remain behind, and the rest go back to work.” Dong Xuebing said this, but he was overjoyed in his heart.

Liu Dahai hesitated for a few seconds and wave the officers back to work.

“I represent the whole station to welcome Chief Dong dropping by for an inspection.” Liu Dahai extended two hands to shake Dong Xuebing’s hand. He was bent slightly forward, behaving like a subordinate, despite everyone there were much older than Dong Xuebing.

Instructor Li Sanmiao smiled and shook hands with Dong Xuebing politely, followed by Deputy Station Chief Chen Fa.

The regulations in the County states that a police station with under 10 officers will not have deputy station chief. Stations with officers ranging from 11 to 20 will have 1 deputy station chief. Therefore, Hui Tian Village station only has one deputy station chief. These 3 men are the station’s top leaders.

Dong Xuebing was here to familiarize himself with the ground and asked Liu Dahai to bring him around the offices of the station. He also rejected Liu Dahai to organize a meeting with all the station’s officers. Dong Xuebing is in charge of Hui Tian Village Station, but in the station, Liu Dahai is the station chief. Dong Xuebing felt he should not interfere with the station’s operation, and setting the general direction for them is sufficient.

Noon. Liu Dahai and the rest hosted lunch for Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing did not reject the lunch as it would be rude to leave without having a meal with the station leaders. After eating, Dong Xuebing went and drove around the village to familiarize himself with the roads there.

At around 4 pm, Dong Xuebing finishes his work and have a good understanding of the area.

Go back to County town? Since I am here, I should pay my mum a visit first!

Hui Tian Village Middle School.

The school gates were rusty, and the school building is built on a patch of yellowish-brown ground. When the wind blows, clouds of dust covered the school building. The basketball hoop and board in the court were broken, and the parallel bars were placed in a corner. The school’s environment is impoverished and even the worst school in Beijing has better conditions. Dong Xuebing sighed as he looked at the school. This is the grassroots level and his mother had been working here for several years. It must be tough for her. Dong Xuebing thought that he should help his mother get a transfer to a middle school in the county town.

Dong Xuebing drove the Buick MPV into the school compound without anyone stopping him. The guard at the guardhouse did not even look at him.

Dong Xuebing parked the car and walked into the school building. He asked a teacher where is the second-grade language teachers’ office.

In an office on the second floor, Luan Xiaoping and her language team leader Zhou Mei was talking.

Zhou Mei is a middle-aged woman in her 40s, and despite her age, she is still gorgeous. She is smiling as she pushes a few packets of dried mushrooms and tree fungus into Luan Xiaoping’s hands. “Teacher Luan, don’t stand on ceremony. My husband had brought this from his hometown, and we can’t finish it. Just take it.”

Luan Xiaoping tried to reject her. “This is too much. How about I… I just take half of these?”

Zhou Mei laughed. “Just take it. Bring back everything.”

The other language teachers saw their team leader treating Luan Xiaoping so politely but were not surprised. Her son had become Yan Tai County’s Public Security Deputy Bureau Chief and her status in the school had changed. Even the head of department and school leaders treated Luan Xiaoping respectfully.

Luan Xiaoping knew everyone treated her politely because of her son, and she was proud of it.

Suddenly, the office door opens, and Dong Xuebing entered.

Luan Xiaoping was surprised. “Xiao Bing? Why are you here?”

Zhou Mei looked at Dong Xuebing and quickly walk over to offer a handshake. “You are Chief Dong? Nice to meet you.”

Luan Xiaoping introduces Zhou Mei. “This is our team leader Zhou Mei. You should address her as Aunt Zhou.” After saying this, Luan Xiaoping felt this is not right.

Zhou Mei quickly waves her hand. “No… just call me Old Zhou will do.”

Dong Xuebing smiled and shook her hand. “Aunt Zhou. Thank you for taking care of my mother for so many years.”

Zhou Mei felt pleased when she heard Dong Xuebing addressing her as Aunt Zhou. “It’s my duty.” After chatting awhile, Zhou Mei said to Luan Xiaoping. “Teacher Luan, you don’t have classes later, you should go back with your son.” She could tell Dong Xuebing was here to fetch his mother.

Luan Xiaoping replied. “Director Yu will be holding a teachers’ meeting later. I…”

Zhou Mei said. “It’s fine. Just go back. I will help you take time off.”

Out of the office, Dong Xuebing asked his mother, who Director Yu was.

Luan Xiaoping answered. “He is Yan Tai County’s Ministry of Education Director Yu Zhengzhi. There is a fight in our school two days ago, and 4 to 5 students were injured. Some parents had a complaint to the county’s Ministry of Education and Director Yu is here to investigate this incident. You did not see them when you come?”

Dong Xuebing nodded. “I saw a few cars parked outside but did not see anyone. Uhmmm, how is Yu Zhengzhi’s character?”

Luan Xiaoping paused for a second. “Why are you asking this?”

“Mum, the conditions here are too poor and there is dust everywhere. It is bad for your health. If you agree, I will speak to the County’s Ministry of Education to help you get a transfer to a school in the county town.” If Dong Xuebing is the Deputy Bureau Chief of the Ministry of Culture, no one will bother with him. But Public Security is different. Even if Dong Xuebing did not ask directly, the County’s Ministry of Education would take care of his mother.

“Transfer to the County town?” Luan Xiaoping was moved. All the teachers in the village want a transfer to the county town. Not only they will get a higher salary, but the working environment is also much better than the village schools. Furthermore, her son is working in the County town and she can be closer to him. “Xiao Bing, will it be troublesome?”

Dong Xuebing replied: “No worries. They should not mind doing me a favor.”