Binjiang Police Affairs-Chapter 1118 - 17: Xu Sanye’s Legacy

The southbound train sped through the night.

Many passengers were sound asleep, but Xu Haoran was tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep.

Because he left in a hurry, he couldn't buy a hard-seat ticket. He had to buy two hard-sleeper tickets from a scalper, spending several hundred extra yuan.

However, his sleeplessness wasn't due to the frustration of spending extra money on train tickets, but rather the fact that he was shedding the military uniform he'd worn for over ten years, which made him reluctant to let go. He wasn't sure if he could handle the new job or fit into the new work environment.

Thinking of his fellow soldiers, Xu Haoran felt lucky and happy, with no worries about his upcoming job.

Normally, the transition for discharging officers happens by March 31st each year.

Typically, they leave the team for home in April to find work, the post allowances are canceled in July, and they are allocated and placed from September to October, reporting to the new location in November, with settlement by December. By January of the following year, local unit finances continue to handle salaries, bonuses, etc.

If lucky enough to be placed in provincial government agencies, this could happen earlier, with reporting by October and local salaries continuing by November, with even two months of bonuses.

But this is only under normal circumstances.

In reality, the relocation and reporting times vary by province, city, region, and even year, and the discharge policies change annually.

Those strictly controlled this year might face a one-size-fits-all exit next year, making transitioning officers anxious and uncertain about future policies, wondering if those wanting to leave will be "strictly controlled" or if those wanting to stay will be deemed "redundant".

Xu Haoran didn't need to worry about these things for two main reasons. First, upon receiving the news of troop restructuring, his superiors immediately mobilized officer transitions, leaving little time for anxiety. Second, although his father was gone, his connections remained, and coupled with Salted Fish's abilities, job arrangements were already made, so he didn't need to search for them. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

Thinking about being stationed at Customs later, would he be working under Xu Mingyuan? Lin Xiaoqin walked to the junction of the car, glanced at him, and complained: "I was wondering why I couldn't see you when I woke up, turns out you're here smoking!"

"Couldn't sleep."

"What are you thinking about, why can't you sleep?"

"Thinking about home, thinking about Junjun, thinking about the upcoming work." Xu Haoran took a few puffs, pressed the cigarette butt into the ashtray on the car wall, and said with a bitter smile: "And a bit worried about you."

Lin Xiaoqin glanced at the night outside the car window and asked, "Worried about what with me?"

"Worried you won't adjust to the climate and diet of our hometown."

"The climate in Binjiang is better than Yan Yang, and its economic development is better too, so there's nothing for me to be uncomfortable about. As for food, I can cook myself."

"By the way, how come your principal was so agreeable this time?"

"Since I'm leaving, it's not under his jurisdiction. Besides, I'm a military wife, and the policy is in place. Even if the school doesn't want me to leave, the Education Bureau and Personnel Bureau can't disagree."

About to start a new life, Lin Xiaoqin is filled with beautiful anticipation for the future, then laughs thinking: "Once our jobs are settled, I'll come back to bring my mom and Junjun to Binjiang. Anyway, your mom doesn't need us to take care of her now."

Mom is living quite well these days.

Although her retirement pension isn't high, she has a salary working as a keeper at Huimei Clothing, and the hours are flexible.

Yesterday, she even took a flight to the Capital with Ge Diao.

Ge Diao is attending the National Flood Control Summary and Commendation Conference at the People's Hall, and tomorrow morning will present a report at the Ministry of Transport, attend a state banquet in the evening, and can take mom and tour around the Forbidden City, Thirteen Tombs, Great Wall, and other destinations the following day. The itinerary is tight.

Thinking about it all, Xu Haoran sighed, "Salted Fish could have gone to the Capital too, but he had to participate in the anti-smuggling action. Missing such an opportunity really is a shame for him."

"Salted Fish has traveled north and south, been to so many places, learned to sail in many countries; he's a worldly person, he wouldn't feel regret."

Lin Xiaoqin thought further and laughed, "Haoran, if you'd participated in the flood rescue, like Salted Fish, Ming Yuan, and Xiao Yu, making achievements, your unit's leaders surely wouldn't want you to transition this time."

"It's not as simple as you think." Xu Haoran couldn't help but pull out another cigarette, speaking quietly: "On the call yesterday, Salted Fish said that many troops that participated in the flood rescue are still being restructured, including those designated as National Flood Control Advanced Groups."

"Troops designated as national advanced groups are being restructured too!"

"Not just restructured, he said some troops are even being disbanded."

"Can they return home to find work in time?"

"Then they wait until March next year. Old Liu and Old Chen from our unit are doing just that, returning home months early with ongoing pay, waiting for placement next year."

"So, your job placement is the fastest?"

"It definitely is the fastest. I estimate the Binjiang's military transition office has already arranged the transition for this year's officers. We were added in last minute, you could say it's a special case."

"Later, we really need to thank Director Zeng; he helped us out a lot this time."

"It's not just Director Zeng, but many other leaders helping as well. Mom mentioned over the phone that once we settle down, we should invite the helping leaders for a meal to properly thank them."

...

While Xu Haoran and his wife were feeling nostalgic, Han Yu, Han Xiangning, Chen Zikun, Captain Huang, and others were gathered at the cafeteria on the fifth floor of the Port Supervision Department watching TV.