Binjiang Police Affairs

Han Yu chuckled, "Yeah, let's just help clean up the tables."

"San'er, Ningning, we'll handle it, don't worry about it."

"Go have fun, we've got this. No need to get your clothes dirty."

In the eyes of the elders, I am still a child, free to go play.

Han Xiangning couldn't help but smile wryly, pulling on Han Yu's arm, "Where shall we go?"

"I have no idea."

"Let's head to Liu Xia, it's lively there."

Having a child really changes things. Realizing it had been a long time since they had some alone time, Han Yu grinned, "Sounds good!"

Master Han now spoils his granddaughter beyond words, he barely lets anyone else hold her. Already finding the couple somewhat of a nuisance, he hurried them, "Just go. Be careful on the road."

"Dad, are we really going?"

"San'er, drop me off at Liang Primary School on the way. I have a class this afternoon and might not make it on time by bike – better not to be late."

"Sure!"

The pair, along with their aunt, drove straight to Liangzhuang.

The village is about four kilometers from Dinghu Town, and the market in Dinghu Town is even closer to Liangzhuang Market, just three kilometers. Chatting and laughing with their aunt, they reached Liangzhuang shortly.

Liangzhuang Primary School is not located in Liangzhuang Market; it's beside the Si Liu Highway.

As they neared Liangzhuang Primary School, Han Yu suddenly noticed a three-story building with a large police badge on the roadside, boasting glass curtain walls and a sizable courtyard, looking quite imposing.

"Second Aunt, I thought Liangzhuang didn't have a police station. Is this a new one?"

"That's not a police station; it's a police office."

"Such a big police office!"

Second Aunt rolled down the car window, looked at the roadside building, and chuckled, "This used to be the office building of a fireproof material factory. After the factory closed down, Secretary Lu converted this building into a police office for Han Yu."

Han Yu, astonished, asked, "Does a police service office need such a big place? It's even more imposing than our Linghai Police Bureau!"

"The Cooperative Defense Team also moved here."

Second Aunt also felt it a pity to use such a large place just for a police office and was unsure how to explain when she saw two young women in uniform standing at the entrance, quickly saying, "San'er, stop at the entrance of the police office."

"Oh, okay."

Liangzhuang is different from Dinghu; here, having connections is crucial for gaining status.

Not missing the chance to show off, Han Yu had just parked the car when Second Aunt opened the door with a smile, "Yali, what are you looking at? Waiting for someone?"

"Master Han, why are you in a police car?"

"My son-in-law is also in the police."

Second Aunt smiled briefly and turned to make introductions, "This is my son-in-law Han Yu. He has worked on a case in Liangzhuang before, and even Secretary Lu has invited him to dinner. You might not remember."

The young female comrade, wearing an old-style police uniform with a 'Security' armband, thought for a moment and smiled, "I remember now, Captain Han, right? Director Zhou has mentioned you!"

It is rare to encounter female police in the police agency, and surprisingly, there are two here.

Han Xiangning was quite surprised and seeing that her aunt wished to flaunt, she hurriedly got out of the car with Han Yu.

"This is my niece Han Xiangning, she works at Binjiang Port Supervision Bureau." Second Aunt turned once more, eyes dancing with excitement as she introduced, "Han Yu, Ningning, this is our Liangzhuang Police Office's Gao Yali. Xiao Gao is a junior college graduate and has served as a squadron officer; now she handles household registration. And this is..."

Seeing that Master Han didn't remember her colleague's name, Gao Yali hurriedly smiled, "Captain Han, this is Wang Yan, who recently transferred to our Liangzhuang from the Xinba Port Police Station. Sister Wang, Captain Han works in the City Bureau Water Division."

So, they are city police!

The female police wearing ranks and police armbands hurriedly saluted, "Captain Han, welcome to inspect our police office."

"What inspection? I'm not a leader," Han Yu smiled as he returned the salute.

"Han Yu, how come you aren't a leader?"

Second Aunt retorted, proudly introducing her son-in-law's position, "Yali, Xiao Wang, my Han Yu was transferred to the Changhang Police Bureau a while ago. Now, he's the Deputy Division Commander of the Changhang Navigation Police Bureau Fire Brigade, as well as the director of the Bailong Port Police Station!"

Wang Yan couldn't believe the Deputy Division Commander was so young, quickly saluted again, "Captain Han, welcome to Liangzhuang."

To them, a Deputy Division Commander indeed represented a leader.

Yet, this Deputy Division Commander isn't like others; he only holds an administrative rank, without the powers of a Deputy Division Commander from the local police system.

Han Yu was wondering how to explain when a black Audi 100 sedan drove by.

The car was all too familiar; Han Yu was about to hide when he saw the car window slowly roll down, revealing a familiar face.

"Salted Fish!"

"Secretary Lu, hello, where are you coming from?"

"Xiao Wang, park the car!"

Old Lu squeezed out of the passenger seat, pointing at Han Yu and his wife, and asked with a laugh, "Don't ask where I'm coming from just yet, tell me why you didn't call me when returning to your hometown!"

Han Xiangning chuckled, "Secretary Lu, we didn't want to bother you all the time."

"What are you talking about? Are your parents back?"

"Yes."

"And the kids?"

"They are back too, staying at the old house."

"Then let's meet tonight." Secretary Lu pulled out his cell phone, then suddenly remembering that making calls with a cell phone is too expensive, turned around and said, "Xiao Gao, you should know Manager Wang's number, go in and call Manager Wang for me. Say that Binjiang Meteorological Bureau's Master Han and Changhang Police Bureau's Salted Fish are back. Arrange a dinner at Mrs. Fu's Restaurant tonight."

Secretary Lu never hosts a dinner casually; when he does, it's surely for those who contribute to Liangzhuang's economic development.

Gao Yali, unable to disobey the orders, hurriedly said, "Yes!"

Pleased, Old Lu tucked away his cellphone, then pointed at the police office with a chuckle, "Salted Fish, how do you like our Liangzhuang police office?"