Binjiang Police Affairs-Chapter 1155 - 32: Five Household Managers of Hai!_2

"Is Binjiang going to establish a local Maritime Bureau?"

"Not only Binjiang, but even Linghai is going to establish a local Maritime Department, which is the former Linghai Port Navigation Supervision Station."

Han Xiangning laughed and continued, "No matter what, Linghai has both rivers and seas, so calling it the Maritime Bureau makes sense to the public. But those areas that aren't near a river or sea also establishing a local Maritime Bureau will surely make people wonder when they see the sign."

The strangeness lies not only in the name but also in the jurisdiction.

Speaking of whether it's near the Yangtze River or the sea, Han Yu couldn't help but laugh and asked, "Ningning, will your jurisdiction be adjusted after the reform?"

"Yes, adjusted. We used to only manage the Yangtze River, but now we need to manage the Yangtze River waterfront section and also the water traffic safety in the Binjiang Sea Area." 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

"What about the North Branch Channel?"

"The jurisdiction of the North Branch Channel remains the same as before."

"Is the section from Bailong Port to Dongqi still managed by the East Sea Maritime Bureau?"

"Yes, the East Sea is more efficient than us. They've already changed the sign, and the lower segment of the North Branch Channel is now managed by the North Branch Patrol Team of the East Sea Maritime Bureau and the Zhuangming Maritime Bureau."

"Then doesn't your jurisdiction get split in two?"

"Although it looks like being cut into two parts, we can't say it's split in two since we used to only manage the Yangtze River and not the sea."

...

The couple was chatting when Jiang Kun returned with a big bag of fruit.

Seeing them discussing Port Supervision and Marine Supervision, Jiang Kun laughed, "I've seen the Marine Supervision, just established, a whole Navy unit transitioned and was incorporated into the East Sea Headquarters of Marine Supervision. Not only personnel changed to Marine Supervision, but even a battleship became a Marine Supervision law enforcement ship."

"Is it a battleship, not just a small boat?"

"It's a battleship, a large one."

"The Marine Supervision is so impressive!"

"Even though its tonnage is large, it's quite old, currently being repaired at a shipyard. I met them there," Jiang Kun laughed and continued, "but this unit is indeed impressive. It's building a base, and reportedly it's going to equip airplanes soon."

"They're going to equip airplanes?" Han Yu was taken aback.

"They claim they are the Second Navy, aiming to protect marine rights and even national sovereignty in the future."

"Do their law enforcement ships equip weapons?"

"No, the artillery and machine guns have been removed, and high-pressure water cannons are being added."

"Without weapons, how do they maintain marine rights?" Han Yu muttered and couldn't help but laugh, "They are not even as good as our Customs; at least our anti-smuggling boats have weapons."

Adults still like to play with guns and cannons like kids.

Han Xiangning couldn't help but laugh, "What's this 'your Customs' talk? You haven't officially transferred there yet."

Talking about ships, Jiang Kun suddenly remembered something: "Last weekend, the unit's leadership forced me to bring Dongdong to present an anti-flood and rescue report. Dongdong heard our unit will equip helicopters and no longer wants to learn to pilot a ship, but wants to learn to fly an airplane!"

The Salvage Bureau is engaged in maritime rescue, so equipping helicopters is normal; foreign rescue organizations have been equipped long ago, and even use helicopters for piloting. I just didn't expect my nephew's interests to change."

Han Yu laughed, "Wanting to fly helicopters is a good thing. Don't just talk about him, even I want to fly. Let him study well, apply to aviation colleges in the future; as long as he can get in, we'll definitely support him."

"Yeah, if our family can produce a pilot, that's impressive," Han Xiangning couldn't help but laugh.

"Becoming a pilot isn't easy; the recruitment conditions are stringent, and even with luck, the elimination rate is high. I don't know about the Air Force, but I've heard about Navy Aviation; out of ten trainees entering flight school, fewer than five actually make it to the sky."

Jiang Kun, as he invited the two to eat fruit, sighed lightly, "Moreover, being a pilot is too dangerous; I think it's better to learn ship piloting honestly."

Han Yu understood his brother-in-law's concern and advised, "Brother-in-law, today's kids are different from when we were young; they're rebellious now. Since he's interested in becoming a pilot, we can only support and encourage him, otherwise it'll backfire."

"Yeah, brother-in-law, high school is the most critical time; it's good for Dongdong to have ambitions. The fear is having no ambitions and not wanting to learn."

"His studies are alright; school leadership and the homeroom teacher care about him."

"What rank is he in class now?"

"Fifteen or sixteen."

"How many students are in his class?"

"Fifty-six."

"Being in the top fifteen is quite good; you and sister should encourage him more and aim for the top ten. If he makes it to the top ten, he can definitely get into a good university."

...

Arriving at sister's home, naturally in the evening, there would be a family dinner.

Shao Lei also brought his wife, and as he sat down, he laughed, "Salted Fish, congratulations to you."

"Brother Shao, we're family; what's the point of congratulations among us?"

"I'm not talking about you achieving meritorious awards, nor about your battalion getting honorary titles."

"Then what are the congratulations about?"

Shao Lei picked up the wine bottle and, as he helped Jiang Kun fill his glass, laughed, "The house you bought has increased in price; you've hit the jackpot!"

Han Yu had never considered the issue of rise and fall and instinctively asked, "Has it increased?"

Shao Lei's wife confirmed with a face full of envy, "It really has increased. This year the city issued a document saying there'll be no more room allocation; anyone wanting a bigger house has to buy it. A nearby development opened last month with initial prices starting at over nine thousand per square meter!"

Han Xiangning hadn't paid attention either, so she couldn't help but turn around and ask, "Sister, has our neighborhood increased in price?"

When it comes to this, Han Ning is happy; she laughed, "It indeed has increased. When I transferred here, I heard about the Southeast Asian financial crisis, Hong Kong and Taiwan people sold their foreign houses, and the city issued regulations that from now on there are no foreign houses, only commercial houses. Initially, I was a bit worried.

Unexpectedly, although those foreign houses dropped a bit, they were quickly acquired by financially capable companies, and bought specifically for rental purposes. Additionally, two new developments nearby with views of Huangpu River opened with not cheap prices; the most expensive sells for over ten thousand per square meter, so our neighborhood's price also increased."

Han Xiangning eagerly asked, "How much did it increase?"

"The real estate agent lists it at over nine thousand per square meter; actual deals might not be that high, but definitely not lower than eight thousand five."

"Increased by over two thousand per square meter, which means we earn over two hundred thousand!"

"Approximately."

Han Xiangning was stunned, unable to believe it.

Han Yu felt the same and murmured, "Ningning, should we sell the house? The cash in hand is real money."

Han Xiangning was at a loss whether to laugh or cry; she pointed at him jokingly, "How can you think of this, if we sell the house, how will we move our household registration?"

"Then sell after moving the household registration?"

"What's the point of having a household registration without a house? Where will Han Han study in the future, where will she live in the East Sea when she grows up and works?"

Owing the bank so many loans, this bothered Han Yu so much he couldn't sleep well these two years.

Now the house prices have increased, it's the perfect opportunity to break free from the debt.

Han Yu thought and couldn't help but ask, "Why not move the household registration next year and then sell, and use the profit to buy a cheaper one?"

"Cheap doesn't mean good, and good houses aren't cheap. Why sell a nice house when we can pay off the loan; I really don't know what you're always thinking!"

"Pudong's houses aren't really good; good ones are in Pu Xi."

"Not selling; just decide not to sell!"

"Okay, not selling."

Watching Han Xiangning scold Han Yu, Jiang Kun, Han Ning, and Shao Lei and his wife almost laughed to tears.

Han Yu felt quite embarrassed and sulkily said, "But that's over two hundred thousand; how many years would we need to work to earn that."

"We work hard to earn money for what reason, isn't it for the kids, let's eat!" Han Xiangning didn't want him to embarrass further, picked up the chopsticks and served Han Han a chicken drumstick.

Dongdong sympathized with his uncle, thinking in the future when finding a girlfriend, he would never choose anyone like his aunt, no matter how pretty she was.