Spring Breeze Twenty Years

Chapter 1053 Lend a Hand

Xiao Wei looked at the little girl in her arms and understood what she meant. A woman with an old man and a child, and no man in the family, becoming a policeman was the best choice. In this small county, the police were a form of intimidation and could save a lot of trouble.

Wang Guifang said, "I know it's a bit much, but I'm really struggling right now, I have nothing. I'm so lucky to have met you all, and I don't want to miss this opportunity even if I have to be shameless. I'll do anything to repay you in the future, I really will."

Xiao Hong said, "Sister, what did you graduate from? You don't sound like someone from the countryside."

Wang Guifang said, "I only graduated from our county high school, what good is that? Forget it, there's no point in talking about it now."

Xiao Hong said, "After graduating from high school, you should be able to get a job at a police station without any problems, right?" She turned to look at Xiao Wei.

Wang Guifang said, "If it's difficult to handle, then forget it. Urban construction is pretty good too."

Xiao Hong said, "What's so difficult about it? He himself works in the provincial public security department's inspection office, so things are easier to handle in the public security system than in other places."

Xiao Wei touched his nose, took out his phone and said, "Let me ask."

I called Li Zhongguo.

"Uncle, let me ask you something. Would it be helpful to get a formal position at the county-level police bureau?"

Li Zhongguo asked, "Where are you? Who are you asking for a government position with?"

Xiao Wei said, "I didn't ask about Xiao Hong's relationship with him."

Li Zhongguo said, "The county bureau can decide on civilian positions themselves. They don't have police ranks. If you want to get a rank, you have to see if there are any vacancies. Generally, there aren't any, so you have to get approval from the municipal bureau."

Xiao Wei asked, "What are the specific procedures?"

Li Zhongguo said, "The county bureau will apply. They'll specify which level and what number of positions they need to add, and submit it. The municipal bureau will sign off on it, and then they'll send the files to the provincial department."

Xiao Wei said, "Can I get it done directly through the hall? I'm not familiar with the city area. I've never dealt with it before."

Li Zhongguo said, "That's a bit overstepping my bounds and could easily offend people. How about this, you go to Lao Qin and get two positions in the criminal investigation team. He'll be more flexible there. Then take those positions to the county bureau, and they'll be happy to have two more positions."

Xiao Wei said, "Isn't this crazy? They've already reached the provincial level, why are they transferring them to a county-level department?"

Li Zhongguo thought for a moment and said, "Now there is an opportunity. The various branches and county bureaus are increasing the number of criminal police officers. You can ask the county bureau to submit an extra one. It should work. This matter is approved by Lao Qin. The county bureau submits to the city bureau, and the city bureau submits to Lao Qin."

Xiao Wei said, "Then could you please call the county bureau and tell them to give him two positions, one of which I'll take? I'll talk to Director Qin about this."

Li Zhongguo hung up the phone. Xiao Wei said, "Wait a minute, I'll go ask."

In my country, the police are a vertically managed unit under the same level of government, and are subject to dual management. The criminal police were initially under the Criminal Investigation Corps. Later, various bureaus added criminal police units as needed, which caused confusion. For example, some branches are under the jurisdiction of the municipal bureau, while others are under the provincial bureau.

The situation is even more chaotic at the brigade and squadron levels, with even the staff sometimes getting confused. This is a drawback of multiple layers of management.

About ten minutes later, Xiao Wei's phone rang. Li Zhongguo said, "Alright, have your person bring their household registration book and graduation certificate to start work tomorrow. Just look for Lao Li. You call Lao Qin here."

After hanging up, Xiaowei called Director Qin and explained the situation. Director Qin said it was a minor matter. And indeed it was a minor matter.

Putting the phone away, Xiaowei said, "Alright, go to the county bureau tomorrow to start your job. Bring your household registration book and graduation certificate. You'll be a criminal police officer."

"Huh?" Wang Guifang stared blankly at Xiao Wei, holding the little girl in her arms.

Everyone in the room was looking at Xiaowei. Xiaohong said, "Isn't this too unbelievable? So fast?"

Wang Guifang also looked incredulous. Xiao Wei said, "How can it be so fast? It's just starting out; the official appointment won't be finalized until after the New Year. You need to get familiar with things, right? Anyway, it's a done deal—a criminal police officer position. Sister Wang, if you don't want to be a criminal police officer, you can apply for a transfer after the official appointment is finalized."

Xiao Hong said, "Detectives can carry guns, so why don't they do it?"

Xiao Wei said, "It's tiring, there's so much to do, and she also has to take care of the children and the elderly."

Wang Guifang asked, "What do criminal investigators do? Aren't they all police officers? I just do paperwork and household registration at the police station."

Xiao Wei said, "Criminal police officers handle criminal cases, arrest people, and solve crimes. You're really not suitable for that role. The people at the police station who do household registration work aren't police officers; they don't have police ranks. They're considered clerical workers, and most of them are temporary employees. Your job, on the other hand, is a permanent position."

Xiao Hong said, "Sister Wang, it's okay. I'll go with you tomorrow. From now on, when you start working, you don't need to be afraid of anything. Just do your job well. If anyone bullies you, just call me. Sweetie, your mom's a police officer now! Aren't you happy?"

The little girl looked at Xiao Hong with a blank expression: "Police, catch the bad guys." After thinking for a moment, she said, "I'm not little, sweetie, I'm a baby."

Xiao Hong pinched the girl's cheek: "Whose darling are you?"

The little girl hugged Wang Guifang's neck tightly: "I am Mommy's baby. Or Grandma's baby." She turned and went to the bed to find her grandma.

The old lady was wiping away tears, muttering, "Thank goodness." She forced a smile at her granddaughter.

Xiao Wei said to Liu Liu's mother, who was still in a daze, "Auntie? Have you figured it out yet?"

Liu Liu's mother glanced at Xiao Wei, a little embarrassed. Xiao Wei said, "It's good that you understand. You two should just help Liu Liu and Lina now, don't cause them any trouble, help with the housework, and help take care of the children in the future. Then you can enjoy your retirement, understand?"

Liu Liu's mother nodded, and Xiao Wei said, "That's fine then. Liu'er, you should get your aunt discharged from the hospital tomorrow, pack your things and head to Fengtian. I'll ask the county for a truck to help you move. When you get to Fengtian, take your aunt to the Army General Hospital for a thorough check-up."

Liu Liu's mom said, "It's nothing serious, just an old ailment. I can't go to that... the main hospital, that costs so much!"

Xiao Wei said, "Look at you, you just said you understood and then you're like this again. How can Liu'er and Lina be at ease with you being so sickly? Auntie, just listen to me, okay? Now that we've grown up, it's our turn to be in charge. You guys should just eat and drink well and enjoy your lives, okay?"

Liu Liu's mother stammered, "I'm not... I'm just hanging on to them."

Lina said, "Come on, Auntie, what are you thinking? You think this is for our own good? Why not treat our illnesses instead of enjoying life? Isn't this just making things difficult for us? What's good about it? If you hadn't been so stubborn and insisted on not going to Fengtian, would we have lost these 100,000 or so yuan?"

"Our home is so far away, in this snowy, windy north, there are restaurants right outside the hospital, but you insist on not eating there and make your uncle cook at home. Is that really a good thing? Isn't this just making things difficult for me? If I were your uncle, I wouldn't live with you anymore. What's the point?"

(End of this chapter)