Binjiang Police Affairs-Chapter 1152 - 31: Maritime Law Enforcement Training Camp! (Part 2)

Back in Binjiang, it was time to take a group photo again.

Han Yu had no choice but to let Sister Zhu help him put on the big red flower. He slung the sash over his shoulder, took the honorary flag, and obediently stood between Secretary Lu and Commander Wang under the direction of the Military District's publicity officer to have his photo taken for posterity.

After the group photo, they took a close-up of the honorary flag.

Just as the close-up was finished, Minister Yang of the Linghai Armed Forces Department, under Secretary Ye's instructions, helped Han Yu pack up the honorary flag. In the coming period, it would be kept by the Linghai Armed Forces Department.

The celebration banquet was arranged at the Military District guesthouse restaurant.

Looking at the table full of delicious food, Han Yu had no appetite. Seeing that namecards were placed before each seat, he hurried over to switch his namecard next to Sister Zhu.

"Salted Fish, what are you doing?"

"Changing seats at school requires teacher approval. How can you change seats on your own accord?"

"Secretary Lu, Commander Wang, I don't drink, and I can't drink. I'll just sit over here."

"That place is where the dishes are served."

"No problem, I'll be careful."

This kid seems truly scared to drink!

Secretary Lu couldn't help but laugh and said, "Since you don't and can't drink, we'll have to ask Master Han to drink on your behalf."

"Sure, my dad will accompany you."

"Don't talk nonsense, Secretary Lu, I'll still sit here."

"No, no, Master Han, you must sit over there. Today's theme is to welcome Salted Fish and to celebrate him! If you can't drink either, you can choose another representative."

"Master Han, come, come, you're also a meritorious person; you must sit here."

Master Han, flattered, politely refused a few times but eventually, at the strong invitation from Vice Mayor Qin, sat next to Secretary Lu.

At that moment, a staff officer walked in holding a large plush toy in one hand and a large bag of snacks in the other.

Commander Wang looked up with a smile and said, "Han Han, I brought your gifts from home. Do you like them?"

Han Han was overjoyed and immediately jumped off the chair.

Han Xiangning awkwardly said, "Commander Wang, how kind of you."

"It's no big deal, as long as the child likes it."

"Jianqiang, you're the host today, hurry up and pour the wine."

"Yes!"

Captain Xia and Political Commissioner Jiao turned into waiters, one in charge of pouring wine, the other of pouring drinks.

Secretary Ye, Deputy Mayor Shen, and Minister Yang became the guests accompanying, sitting at the lower end, smiling but saying nothing.

Han Yu was exhausted, sleepy, and had a headache. He not only lacked appetite but also energy, sitting at the table unable to open his eyes, unaware of what the leaders were talking about.

Having been drunk for four consecutive days, coupled with the weariness of travel, Secretary Lu and the other leaders knew he was tired and naturally didn't make him drink, not even speaking to him.

Han Xiangning felt deeply distressed seeing her junior's haggard appearance.

Halfway through the meal, she excused herself to go back to the unit for duty and left first.

Secretary Lu, understanding she wanted to take Salted Fish back for rest, not only agreed immediately but also had Political Commissioner Chen arrange a car to send them back.

Back home, Han Yu didn't even have the energy to shower and fell asleep right on the bed, not waking until noon the next day.

"San'er, San'er!"

"Oh, what time is it?"

"It's eleven-thirty. Are you hungry?"

"Hungry."

"Go take a shower first. I'll heat up some porridge for you." Han Xiangning placed the clothes on the bedside and turned to the kitchen to prepare the meal.

Han Yu got up, took the clothes, slipped on his slippers, walked out of the bedroom, opened the bathroom door, and peered out to ask, "Ningning, are you not working today?"

"I haven't had much rest lately. If I don't take a break now, I might not get a chance to later."

"Why won't you get a chance?"

"Our Port Supervision is about to undergo reform. Soon there will be no Port Supervision, only Marine."

Han Yu suddenly remembered what Huang Yuanchang had said, and as he turned on the water heater, letting the hot water run, he curiously asked, "Is Director Tang being transferred to Jiangcheng?"

Han Xiangning plugged in the rice cooker, walked over with a smile, and asked, "Did Huang Yuanchang tell you?"

"Yes."

"Director Tang is being promoted. Old Yu from Dacang Port Supervision Office has been transferred here. He was a deputy director across the river and is now our deputy director. Whether he'll become the director is still unknown."

"Director Yu becoming the director would be good, as he's an old acquaintance."

"Some say Director Xu will replace Director Tang, while others say a director might be parachuted in. Right now, even Director Tang and Sister Zhu don't know who'll be the director."

Han Xiangning bent down to gather Han Yu's clothes into the basket and then laughed as she recalled, "Sister Zhu said, Gaoru, Changzhou, and our Linghai's three Port Supervision Offices will not only be renamed to Maritime Departments but also upgraded to deputy department-level units. A Maritime Department will be established in Dongqi to manage ship crew and maritime traffic safety in the Dongqi Sea Area."

Han Yu tested the water temperature, climbed into the bathtub, and lay down laughing, "Suddenly getting four more deputy department-level positions, and even more section-level positions, this means you all can get promoted collectively."

"Others may get promoted, but I can't be promoted yet."

"Why not?"

"I'm not qualified enough, too young."

Han Xiangning smiled and then shifted the topic, "But Sister Zhu said, although I can't be promoted to deputy director yet, I can be acting director. Once we change to the Maritime Department sign, I'll act for a while."

Being promoted to deputy department-level at twenty-eight is a bit much. Acting for a while first makes it less so when the actual promotion comes.

Sister Zhu is progressing well, and Han Yu genuinely felt happy for her, pondering a bit before asking, "Setting up the Dongqi Maritime Department is one thing, but where are you going to find so many people to patrol and enforce the sea laws?"

"Didn't Huang Yuanchang tell you?"

"No."

"Since we're setting up the Dongqi Maritime Department, a Sea Patrol Team needs to be established as well. Our Linghai's two Port Patrol Teams will be renamed Sea Patrol Teams too."