Old Deng is reborn in the 1980s, and he starts by severing his father-son relationship!

Zheng Yi raised an eyebrow. He seemed to understand why Officer Song was so insistent on mediating between the two families.

Every time we successfully mediate a dispute, the parties involved send a banner to the police station to express their gratitude. As the number of banners increases, our reputation naturally improves.

I heard that Song Gong'an is already preparing his application to become a "career officer".

Before 1980, a large number of "ordinary police officers" in the public security system were not state cadres (clerks), but workers who were "substituted for cadres" in exchange for their status.

The reason why there are so many workers in government agencies needs to be traced back to history.

From the 60s to the early 80s, due to the limited number of cadres but the need for a large number of personnel for actual work, many government agencies, enterprises and institutions, including public security organs, adopted the method of "substituting workers for cadres".

In a police station in 1980, a veteran police officer who had worked diligently for over a decade might still be considered a worker.

Although workers did not have a low social status at the time, they differed significantly from cadres in terms of wages, promotion opportunities, and retirement benefits.

"Transfer to cadre status" is not just a promotion, but also an entry ticket that determines one's status and career.

Zheng Yi himself was also a worker and had only been working at the institute for a short time.

Although I really want to become a cadre, the number of positions is very limited every year, and the conditions are strict, so I can only accumulate experience slowly.

Song Gong'an has been working for five years, is skilled in his work, and has a good reputation among the people. He is the most promising candidate for the station this year.

If we can successfully mediate this thorny conflict involving the Huang family, sending a banner of appreciation to the police station would undoubtedly be the icing on the cake.

But what Uncle Chen said just now clearly hit his weak spot.

Inducing victims and failing to follow procedures—these two accusations, if attached to them, will ruin not only any chance of getting a promotion, but also one's entire career.

Zheng Yi knew he had caught Song Gong'an in the act, but there was no joy on his face as if he had gained an advantage.

He despised the kind of behavior that involved pointing out others' shortcomings and wanting to make it known to the whole world. He disdained doing such self-destructive things.

However, by taking advantage of this, we can convey Uncle Chen's tough stance to the Huang family and make them consider the consequences.

The case might be resolved sooner, freeing him up to deal with Li Wei's case.

Yesterday, Li Wei confessed to many old cases of petty theft and also implicated several accomplices. This morning, a criminal was successfully arrested at his home while still intoxicated.

In addition, Li Wei also revealed information about Zhang Laopao from Xizhimen, who is suspected of being involved in the human trafficking case. The case has now been transferred to the criminal investigation team.

Zheng Yi's intuition told him that there must be a connection between the two gangs.

He has already submitted an application to the station chief, and he will volunteer to join the task force as long as the criminal investigation team uncovers any clues.

After much pleading and cajoling, the director finally agreed, on the condition that the Huang family's affairs be resolved first.

We must act swiftly and decisively now.

Chen Deshun's stance was firm, and he understood Chen Deshun's demands; he simply wanted more.

The biggest obstacle to the case is actually the Huang family. Once they are made afraid of the possible future outcomes, everything will be much easier.

Zheng Yi already had a plan in mind.

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In a hospital ward.

Chen Deshun glared at Chen Jianye, who was feigning innocence. Before leaving, he repeatedly warned Chen Jianye that the guy was careless and that if he hadn't arrived in time, he would probably have fallen into the trap that the other party had dug.

Chen Jianye lowered his head guiltily, not daring to look Chen Deshun in the eye.

"How badly are you hurt?"

The old man and Mrs. Shen looked over with concern and checked on their two grandsons' injuries.

Of all the children, Grandma Shen's favorite was Chen Sanqi. This child was chubby since he was little, and it was clear that he would be a blessed person in the future.

Unfortunately, the fourth son was the least liked by Chen Deshun. When Xiao Fang left, he even harbored some hatred towards the child.

The fourth child's name was chosen before he was even born. We originally planned to name him Chen Jianning, but Xiaofang passed away not long after. The day she passed away happened to be March 7th, so we ended up naming him Sanqi (meaning "Thirty-Seven") without really understanding why.

His name alone makes him stand out from his brothers, not to mention the way he is treated.

I need to find an opportunity to have a good talk with my son; I can't show favoritism.

"Grandma, I'm fine, I'm almost better."

As soon as Chen Sanqi spoke, he realized something was wrong. He quickly glanced at Chen Deshun and, seeing that there was no reprimand or warning, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"You're still injured, how can you eat steamed buns and pickled vegetables?"

As she spoke, Grandma Shen opened the lunchbox that Chen Deshun had packed back.

The rich aroma of roast duck instantly filled the air.

"Grandma, I'm hungry too!"

Chen Jianye smelled the meat and cried out with a miserable expression.

"Oh, you eat too, eat everything."

Grandma Shen placed the lunchbox in the middle so that her second and fourth sons could both eat.

Chen Jianye looked at the food in the lunchbox—meat and vegetables, all glistening with oil—then glanced at the steamed buns and pickled vegetables he and his fourth brother had just eaten. He looked up at Chen Jianguo, then at Chen Deshun, and asked sourly, "Dad, did you eat out?"

The lunchbox is full of leftovers again. We ate leftovers last night too. I'm even in the hospital now, and it's still leftovers.

Moreover, he found that today's leftovers tasted better than yesterday's, and the roast duck in the lunchbox looked quite expensive.

Why is it that I never get to eat the good food? I always end up eating what others have left over.

Chen Deshun guessed what his second brother was thinking and shrugged: "Why are you looking at me? Your eldest brother wants to show filial piety by treating me and your grandparents to a meal. What, you want to show filial piety too?"

Chen Jianye muttered under his breath, "I'd like to know, but how am I supposed to make ends meet if I don't have any money in my pocket? My older brother is at least a permanent employee of a state-owned enterprise, while I'm just a temporary worker..."

When Chen Jianguo heard his father praising him in front of his two younger brothers, he unconsciously straightened his back. It was the most pleasing sentence he had heard all day.

"Second brother, fourth brother, hurry up and eat. This is something I specially packed for you from the restaurant."

Chen Sanqi ate the steamed bun, picked up a large piece of duck meat, stuffed it into his mouth, and made two muffled "hmm" sounds.

Chen Jianye scoffed, "Tch: A weasel offering New Year's greetings to a chicken? What do you mean by 'specially packed'? It's obviously leftovers. Don't think I don't know what you're up to."

As she spoke, she glanced at her grandparents without making a sound.

It's strange that Grandpa and Grandma suddenly came over. Would Chen Jianguo, that stingy guy, take Grandpa, Grandma, and Dad out to eat? This must be the first time in his life, right? He's definitely up to no good!

Chen Jianguo, his thoughts exposed, was so angry his nose almost twisted: "What nonsense are you spouting! If you're so capable, then don't eat it!"

Chen Jianye made a face and said defiantly, "The food is right in front of me, why shouldn't I eat it?"

As he spoke, he picked up his chopsticks and specifically chose the largest pieces of meat.

"Alright! Are you all on fire?"

The old man gave a low shout, and the room finally quieted down.

"Look at you two, so pathetic! You brothers fight like antagonists over nothing. Your father's right here! You dare cause such a scene in front of him?"

Old Mrs. Shen grew angrier as she spoke, then suddenly stood up and gestured with her chin towards Chen Deshun: "Second son, you come out with me!"