Binjiang Police Affairs-Chapter 1163 - 36: Director Feng Is Back! (Part 2)

Director Feng took a small sip of tea and asked with a smile, "How are you considering this?"

Han Xiangning had actually thought it through earlier; she wanted to stay in Linghai as the acting director, but when the old leader asked, she still put on a conflicted look, and smiled wryly, "I don't know either, I was just about to report to you, hoping you'd help me make a decision."

The old subordinate hadn't forgotten him, and Director Feng felt gratified. He put down the teacup and analyzed, "Ningning, the organization offers you three options, which shows that they value you and genuinely regard you as a reserve leadership cadre to cultivate."

"Mainly because Huang Yuanchang was promoted. As for the other... you know, they made the bureau unable to lift its head for several years. The bureau probably had no choice but to select the best among the worse, grooming me as a reserve cadre."

"Your work has always been impressive."

Director Feng smiled and continued, "Speaking of grassroots work experience, you already have it. Among the young middle-level cadres, it's hard to find someone with more grassroots experience than you. So rather than staying in Linghai as the acting director of the Maritime Department, transferring to the Safety Inspection Division as the Head might be a better choice."

Han Xiangning was surprised by Director Feng's words and asked with a smile, "Isn't it good to go to Dongqi as the director? I could even be promoted to deputy level!"

Indeed, why not go if there's a chance to be promoted to deputy level?

Though it's a bit far from home, it seems worth it.

Han Yu felt curious, and Director Feng smiled and analyzed, "Binjiang's coastline is quite long, and the sea is vast. But the few districts and counties along Binjiang's coast only have fishing ports, without cargo ports or passenger terminals, and in the short term, there's even no boats to enforce laws at sea.

It means the Dongqi Maritime Department can only do some management work of inland river crew and ships in the next five or six years, and it lacks challenge, which makes the position more suitable for senior comrades.

No matter previously in Bailong Port or now in Linghai, your work has been impressive. Going to Dongqi just for a deputy promotion means that in the following years it's challenging to achieve the same as before. And people are forgetful; staying in Dongqi for a few years, how many superiors will remember you then?"

Han Yu couldn't help but ask, "Director Feng, if Ningning stays in Linghai?"

"Staying in Linghai is good, the relationship with the local party and government is favorable, and all aspects of the work are smooth, and it's not particularly far from the city. But staying in Linghai as the acting director means holding a deputy department-level position without actually being a deputy department-level cadre."

Director Feng lit a cigarette, speaking profoundly, "There are many middle-level cadres who meet the conditions for deputy promotion. Temporarily not meeting the conditions yet occupying a position, what will others think? 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

Especially for those middle-level cadres whose age will soon disqualify them from promotion, staying in Linghai blocks their path to advancement!"

Han Xiangning was stunned, silenced for a while before muttering, "Director Feng, if not for your reminder, I really wouldn't have thought of these things."

"You're different from them, you're young, not only a key reserve cadre for the bureau but also recognized at the Yangtze Port Supervision Bureau and even at the Changhang Bureau. Even if not occupying this position, in two years your superiors will still promote you to deputy level."

Director Feng tapped the ash from his cigarette and smiled again, "If you voluntarily transfer back to the bureau as the Safety Inspection Division Head, your colleagues will thank you, and the organization will value you more. After all, this is not a usual display of character."

"Director Feng, I don't care much about how high the position can be; mainly, the safety inspection is too professional, and my English isn't good. Don't laugh at me, I can't understand what the captains or chief officers of foreign vessels are saying."

"That's why you need to learn and recharge. Why could Director Xu replace Old Tang, while others couldn't become director? It's because of his high education."

"Director Feng, are you saying I should go for further studies?"

"A secondary school diploma isn't impressive now. Although you have self-studied for administrative management, why not take the opportunity to recharge while you're young?"

"But I already have a family, what about Han Han when I go for further studies?"

"How many days have you really spent with Han Han over these years?"

Director Feng glanced at Han Yu and then back to his old subordinate and said, "Before coming to Linghai, Ge Weidong pulled me to dine with a director of the Ministry of Transport, who mentioned that the Ministry plans to select a batch of young cadres for overseas study since our field needs to connect internationally. I think this is an opportunity."

Han Xiangning instinctively asked, "Can I go?"

"The real question is whether you want to go."

"How long would this take?"

"This is official overseas study, besides the Ministry of Transport organizing it, the National Oceanic Administration also seems to be organizing it."

Official overseas study isn't an opportunity for everyone, and it involves attending university abroad!

Han Yu intently watched the senior sister, hoping she'd go, yet also hoping she wouldn't, considering it would take several years.

Han Xiangning felt tempted but saw Han Yu staring at her and thought of Little Han Han, after a moment of silence, she shook her head, "Director Feng, I'm a secondary school graduate. My basic knowledge isn't strong, and I already have a child; I'd rather honestly stay domestically."

"Think it over again."

"No need to think, I waited for San'er for four years at home; longing day and night was an unpleasant feeling. I don't want to do this again. Besides, if I really go abroad for study, it's not just San'er I will miss day and night, but also Han Han."

"But ultimately, expertise needs learning."

"I can self-study! Director Feng, don't worry, I will definitely study well, and study earnestly!"

"Alright, if you don't want to go, I won't force you either."

Female comrades are female comrades; their ambition in careers truly isn't as strong as male comrades.

Director Feng felt a bit regretful, Aunt Yao meanwhile thought differently, believing Han Xiangning had no need to go abroad.

While Aunt Yao was guiding Han Xiangning through the new house, Director Feng discussed with Han Yu about establishing the Navy Reserve Camp.

"Tonight's drink wasn't for nothing, Secretary Lu and Mayor Qian decided to grant you two hundred thousand as startup funds; Cosco is sponsoring one hundred thousand, the Military District is providing fifty thousand. Commander Wang promised that once the personnel are in place, training uniforms, navy shirts, and bed sheets, quilts, and other bedding will be completely resolved by the Military District."

"Thank you, Director Feng. If not for your support, I would have been helpless without funds."

"This money should have been contributed by them, recognizing that the camp's establishment can be regarded as the Navy Headquarters' Reserve Camp. Having Binjiang host it is a mark of honor; others want to establish something but haven't this chance."

Director Feng paused and then shifted the topic, "The current question is how to establish, or rather, how to create features. If it's merely about numbers and appeasing superiors, Secretary Lu and other city leaders would not mind, since Binjiang has already reached the top. But that's inadequate for you. You've already accomplished so much, and your superiors hold high expectations of you."

Han Yu clearly understood while talking that establishing is easy, but establishing thoroughly well is challenging. Softly, he said, "No matter how it's constructed, we must firstly align with our reality and utilize, or even amplify, our own advantages."

"Makes sense, continue."

"I tallied over these days, what advantages do we actually have."

"And what are those?"

"In terms of personnel, Director Liu and the East Sea Fleet commander have provided us a batch of elite soldiers, comprising both troops from the Binjiang Ship and the Linghai Boat. With this batch of key forces and the Binjiang Shipping College, there's no need for previous concerns like when establishing the Linghai Reserve Camp about lacking people."

Han Yu took a deep breath and then said, "Since it's the Navy Reserve Camp, it certainly can't just stay ashore. So, regarding vessels, we now have a 500-ton Fishery Administration Ship and a dual-purpose river-sea tug, plus the Shipping Academy's 3000-ton training vessel, soon to be equipped with a weaponized anti-smuggling boat."

Do business with the capital you have.

Indeed, how the camp is established necessitates first tallying one's own inventories.

Director Feng saw Han Yu didn't consider the fishing boats and fishermen, and nodded with satisfaction, signaling Han Yu to continue speaking.