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On his first day reporting to the Huailin City Chemical Plant, Yu Fu didn't see the section chief; he just listened to gossip.

Lin Jie's cronies—no, his close friends—have all gone to arrange Zhang Da Niang's funeral. Those left on duty in the security section are all the former section chief's cronies.

Nobody knew Yu Fu, a new employee, and nobody paid him any attention. After glancing at the employment certificate from the personnel department, they began to enthusiastically discuss Lin Jie's romantic affairs.

"Section Chief Lin was very well hidden. We thought he had ruined his health on the battlefield, but who knew he was waiting here."

"You know, the elementary school teacher has a real charm. My ex-wife is so unsophisticated, all she knows is how to stingy. She has none of the poise of a section chief's wife."

"My ex-wife was bought from the countryside for five hundred yuan."

"Section Chief Lin is cunning and ruthless. He devoured his ex-wife, leaving her nothing but bones. Naturally, she had to rebel. Where there is oppression, there is resistance. Hahaha..."

"They appear virtuous and respectable in public, but in private they are quite promiscuous."

"Not even one hand is idle."

"Men are all the same. Even if you were given a stunningly beautiful woman, you might not be any better than Section Chief Lin."

Yu Fu listened quietly, feeling deeply distressed.

He was very close to the Lin and Zhou families, and out of sympathy for Han Dan, he introduced her to Qiao Qiao.

In just three short years, the two companies, which were in similar circumstances, are now in completely different situations.

The Zhou family is happy and fulfilled, while the Lin family is torn apart.

At first, Yu Fu would deliver lunch to the Lin family every day. Han Dan was thin and timid, and she was very polite to Yu Fu, like a little mouse that couldn't stand the light of day.

Later, Yu Fu noticed that Han Dan had an injury on his hand and reported it to the logistics minister. The logistics minister said that these people who came from the battlefield all had some psychological problems. They were heroes, and the logistics department couldn't interfere.

Han Dan's meal consisted of a small side dish and a steamed bun, costing a total of 15 cents.

When Lin Jie is at home, he will cook two meat dishes and one vegetable dish, which will cost one dollar and thirty cents.

Yu Fu sympathized with Han Dan and told her that she should buy groceries and cook for herself. For 15 cents, she could at least eat an egg.

Sure enough, Han Dan stopped eating in the cafeteria and started cooking for herself. Since she didn't know how to light the stove, Yu Fu went to help her.

The Zhou family grew so many vegetables that they couldn't finish them all. Yu Fu asked Yang Qiao to give them to Han Dan, and the two quickly became friends.

With friends, Han Dan smiled more, cooked for herself, got proper nutrition, and gained weight.

The last time Yu Fu saw Han Dan was when Zhou Xiaowei was kidnapped, and Han Dan came to visit him.

Han Dan at that time was no longer the timid and self-conscious Han Dan; she was poised and confident, and her son was also dressed neatly and cleanly.

She told Qiaoqiao that there was no longer a shortage of meat at home, and that Lin Jie's salary was very high, and he gave it all to her.

Yu Fu was happy for her; things were finally getting better.

Yu Fu sighed deeply. The next time he heard news of her, she was already in prison.

Many military personnel in the military compound come from rural areas, and very few women are as independent and self-reliant as Qiaoqiao; most are insecure.

Yu Fu was also insecure because he also came from a rural area.

As time goes by, some people grow up, while others remain in the same place.

The men in the security department were still gossiping about Lin Jie's romantic affairs, their disgusting remarks causing everyone to burst into laughter.

Some people laughed at Han Dan for taking her clothes off, saying that men weren't interested.

Some people laughed at Zhang Man's fair skin and delicate flesh, and they also wanted to climb up and have a few bites.

Where there are men, there are lewd jokes. Yu Fu had heard them many times in the army, but today, they sounded particularly jarring.

On the third day, Yu Fu finally met Lin Jie, who looked haggard and dejected.

"Section Chief Lin, Yu Fu is here to report for duty." Yu Fu always maintained a low and respectful attitude as he spoke.

Lin Jie was momentarily confused and said, "Yu Fu? Yu Fu from the logistics department? Aren't you a bodyguard at Zhou Wenhui's house?"

"I've been discharged from the military and assigned to the security department of the chemical plant," Yu Fu said with a humble smile.

"Yes, it's been three years already, time really flies. Welcome, Yu Fu. You're new here, so follow the veteran comrades on their patrol first."

Then, he called out to the lounge, "Sun Jianwei, you take Yu Fu with you first."

The man named Sun Jianwei nodded with a forced smile: "Yes, Section Chief Lin."

Lin Jie told Yu Fu to "work hard" and then went into his office, where he didn't come out all morning.

Luo Jianming looked at Yu Fu with ill intent: "New here? From the compound?"

Yu Fu bowed and scraped: "Yes, orderly."

"Can a service soldier also work in the security department of a chemical plant?"

"Organizational arrangements, organizational arrangements."

"Since you're the orderly, why don't you serve us a little? Go and make everyone a cup of tea."

"Yes, I will go get some water first."

Yu Fu dutifully turned on the tap and went to make tea.

After making the tea, Luo Jianming instructed Yu Fu to mop the office floor and wipe the table clean.

Yu Fu diligently mopped the floor and wiped the table.

Luo Jianming asked Yu Fu to clean all the windows in the office. Sun Jianwei couldn't stand it anymore and stood up, saying, "Yu Fu, come with me to check on things."

Lin Jie instructed Yu Fu to follow Sun Jianwei, who was nominally his master. Yu Fu had no choice but to put down the rag and follow Sun Jianwei.

"Are you very familiar with Section Chief Lin?"

As Sun Jianwei inspected each workshop, he casually asked a question.

"We're not exactly close. In our logistics department, we go to whichever family needs us. We buy meals, deliver coal, and even help with lighting the stoves. Sometimes we even help the families grow vegetables and build trellises."

Yu Fu was telling the truth; he was very familiar with Lin Jie, but Lin Jie was not familiar with him.

"No wonder he dumped you on me," Sun Jianwei sneered.

"I... I'm willing to follow Brother Sun, but I'm afraid you'll think I'm too stupid," Yu Fu said hastily, unaware of his meaning.

"I have no right to look down on you, but if you follow me, you'll miss out on many opportunities. The days ahead might not be easy," Sun Jianwei sighed.

Why?

"Silly boy, wait two months and you'll understand everything. Let's go check out the warehouse; it's piled high with scrap materials, and people often come to steal them in the middle of the night."

Sun Jianwei then changed the subject to work.

"How can we steal from such a high wall?"

Looking at the towering warehouse, Yu Fu knew that even climbing in would be difficult, let alone stealing from it.

"Thieves have plenty of ways to do things."

"Going through all that trouble to steal a few pounds of steel won't even fetch much money."

"Yes, the real danger is an inside job."

"A... thief?" Yu Fu was completely bewildered.

"Don't worry about so much. If you see any movement in the warehouse, just shout a few times, but don't actually go and arrest them. The property belongs to the state, but your life is your own," Sun Jianwei admonished.

"But, isn't our security department supposed to protect state property?" Yu Fu asked, puzzled.

"Good lad, you're new here and still have a strong sense of integrity. Not bad, not bad, I see a reflection of myself back in the day. If you can maintain your original aspirations after three years, I, Old Sun, will respect you as a true man. Hahaha, let's go, let's go to the next workshop."

Sun Jianwei laughed heartily; he hadn't laughed happily in a long time because of Lin Jie, that dog of a section chief.