Rebirth in a Courtyard: I Am a Little Hunter

Wei Chen single-handedly captured the enemy and made a first-class contribution. His skills, courage, and temperament are all top-notch in the department. Now, he has been successfully transferred to the security department, which is not only a good thing for the security department, but also a powerful arm for Jin Aimin. In the future, he will have a reliable support for the factory's security, emergency response, and difficult tasks. How could he not be overjoyed?

Jin Aimin turned to look at Wei Chen, who stood calmly beside him. His tone was cheerful and friendly, without a trace of the airs of a department head, but full of genuine warmth: "Wei Chen, let's not waste any more time. The factory's official transfer approval has been issued. I've already made arrangements with the personnel department. It's a green channel, no need to wait in line, no need to fill out forms repeatedly. Let's go directly there now, and within fifteen minutes, we'll have all the personnel files, party membership records, job positions, and attendance records processed and filed all at once, cleanly and efficiently, without wasting a single minute of your time."

Wei Chen nodded slightly and replied in a calm tone, "I will follow Deputy Section Chief Jin's arrangements and cooperate fully, as long as it doesn't interfere with my work."

"Don't worry, it won't delay anything!" Jin Aimin waved his hand and stepped forward to lead the way, giving detailed instructions as they walked, explaining the follow-up arrangements one by one. "After the organizational relationship is settled, we will go directly to the dedicated warehouse for logistics equipment. All the officially employed duty positions in the Security Section will be fully equipped with a complete set of standard equipment, all-season duty uniforms, and protective gear."

Our security department at Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill is different from ordinary logistics departments. It's part of the factory's quasi-police security system, implementing a dual vertical management system between the factory headquarters and the local police force. Responsibilities and powers are equal, and we are fully equipped. Our uniforms are standardized and uniform, just like those worn by local police officers—serious, compliant, and professional, not just some random work clothes.

The two walked side by side, their steps steady, heading briskly towards the factory's personnel office building. Along the way, workshop technicians, logistics clerks, and field purchasing agents who passed by all recognized Wei Chen and stopped to greet him with admiration, their eyes filled with genuine envy and recognition.

Yesterday, Wei Chen's heroic act of single-handedly infiltrating and subduing three armed enemy agents to ensure the safety of the entire factory's production spread throughout the factory in just half a day. Everyone in the workshops, work groups, and departments knew about Wei Chen's bravery and praised him as a meritorious hero and a reliable employee of the factory.

Walking briskly, I arrived at the personnel department's office hall in no time. Inside, many employees were queuing to handle routine procedures such as job transfers, seniority registration, and file transfers. The atmosphere was orderly and the process was well-organized, reflecting the formality and rigor of a state-owned enterprise.

As soon as Jin Aimin led Wei Chen into the hall, the head of the personnel department immediately put down his work and rushed over to greet them. His face was full of warm smiles, and his tone was respectful and polite: "Deputy Section Chief Jin, why did you come in person? Is there any urgent personnel procedure related to important security duties that needs to be processed? I will arrange it immediately and send you directly through the special expedited channel."

Everyone in the factory knows that the security department holds real power over the factory's security, connects with the public security system, and has special responsibilities. You can't afford to offend anyone but the security department cadres, especially since Wei Chen just made a top contribution yesterday, and the factory's top leader personally approved a special transfer. No one dares to be negligent in the slightest.

Jin Aimin nodded and got straight to the point, saying, "Director Wang, thank you for your hard work. This is Comrade Wei Chen, the meritorious person who single-handedly captured the enemy and protected the factory yesterday. The factory has just finalized a special inter-departmental transfer. His personnel file and organizational records have all been officially transferred to the Security Department. He will hold two positions and retain his procurement fieldwork authority. I brought the approval document. Please handle the arrangements as soon as possible, complete all the formalities and file them, so as not to delay the subsequent handover."

"Understood! Understood! All arranged perfectly!" Director Wang responded repeatedly, not daring to hesitate for a moment. He immediately took over all the approval documents, personally retrieved Wei Chen's original employee file, seniority record, and political affiliation registration form, and personally reviewed, stamped, and filed each item. The entire process was handled by dedicated personnel, so Wei Chen didn't have to worry about anything.

In just twelve minutes, the entire formal onboarding process, from transferring personnel files and assigning staff to transferring Party membership and registering attendance, was completed cleanly and efficiently, without any tedious delays.

Director Wang handed Wei Chen his brand-new work permit and the security department's official employment confirmation slip with both hands, praising him with a broad smile: "Comrade Wei Chen, you're so young, yet so capable, and you've made great contributions to the factory. You're truly a promising young man with a bright future! If you rise through the ranks in the security department, don't forget your old colleagues in the personnel department!"

Wei Chen nodded politely in response: "Thank you for your trouble, Director. Let's look out for each other when we work together in the future."

After completing the formalities, the two did not linger and turned to leave the personnel department, heading straight for the factory's dedicated equipment warehouse. The equipment warehouse was guarded by designated personnel with strict access control. It was specifically used to store standard work clothes, security equipment, emergency protective materials, and duty supplies for all factory cadres and employees. The warehouse was neatly organized and categorized, with designated personnel keeping records and strictly verifying entry and exit.

The veteran warehouse keeper recognized Jin Aimin at a glance, quickly opened the door to let him in, and respectfully greeted him: "Deputy Section Chief Jin, are you here today to apply for security equipment? Are you replenishing supplies for field operations?"

Jin Aimin shook his head and pointed to Wei Chen beside him, saying, "Old Chen, this is Wei Chen, a key member who was recently transferred to our security department. He was specially approved by the factory to be on the payroll and on duty. He was issued a full set of all-season security uniforms, duty belts, special shoulder bags, protective armbands, and duty shoes and hats according to the highest duty standards. He was provided with the full set, without missing a single item, and was issued according to the standards for formal field backbone personnel."

Old Chen quickly replied, "Received, received! We'll equip you with the highest standard immediately! I already heard about Comrade Wei Chen's meritorious service in capturing the enemy yesterday; he's truly commendable and deserves the best equipment!"

As he spoke, Old Chen worked swiftly, quickly checking the security department's equipment distribution log, counting, packing, and sorting each item. Two sets of standard-issue police uniforms for spring and autumn, one set of thickened winter uniforms, two sets of breathable summer short-sleeved uniforms, two durable leather duty belts, two standard-issue canvas shoulder bags, four security duty armbands, two pairs of non-slip and durable standard leather shoes, and one warm cotton hat—from the inside out, from top to bottom, a complete set of standard security duty equipment, not a single item missing, fully equipped, neatly packed into two large canvas bags.

As he packed the equipment, Old Chen couldn't help but exclaim with envy, "Comrade Wei Chen, the uniforms we wear in the security department are nothing like ordinary work clothes. We dress exactly like the police officers, looking respectable and dignified wherever we go. The neighbors all respect us. It's a hundred times more respectable than a factory worker or a regular purchasing agent! You've truly earned your success through your own abilities and skills, earning a bright future. It's truly admirable!"

Wei Chen smiled faintly, without saying much, and calmly took the heavy equipment canvas bag. He held it steadily in his hand with a firm grip, his expression remaining calm and composed, without any hint of arrogance or impatience.

Looking at Wei Chen's calm and composed demeanor, Jin Aimin was increasingly satisfied and nodded to himself: This young man is capable, steady, unassuming, and not impetuous. He is a natural-born backbone of security and will surely be able to gain a foothold in the security department and shoulder heavy responsibilities in the future.

"Let's go, Wei Chen, let's go straight to the security office. We'll report to our internal affairs posts first. Section Chief Zhou is already waiting for us." Jin Aimin raised his hand to signal and took the lead.

The two walked one after the other towards the security department's private office area. Along the way, Jin Aimin took advantage of a break in the journey to give Wei Chen a detailed briefing, explaining the internal structure of the security department, job responsibilities, personnel personalities, and duty rules without reservation, so that Wei Chen could quickly adapt to the new environment.

"Wei Chen, let me give you a heads-up. Our security department is divided into three main sections: the field patrol team, the emergency response team, and the internal logistics support section. The field patrol team patrols the factory area year-round, guards checkpoints, and investigates potential hazards; the emergency response team specializes in handling sudden security incidents, external disturbances, and enemy/spy investigations, and consists of strong and experienced veterans; the internal logistics support section doesn't often go out on tough field duties, mainly responsible for registering temporary firearms ledgers, receiving and distributing security supplies, maintaining duty equipment, guarding warehouses at designated locations, and registering attendance for on-duty personnel. The work is easy, you don't have to be exposed to the elements, and it's stable and worry-free."

Wei Chen listened attentively, silently taking notes, and casually asked, "Deputy Section Chief Jin, how exactly will my assigned post be arranged? How can I best balance work on both fronts?"

Jin Aimin pondered for two seconds, having already made thorough arrangements in his mind, and slowly said, "Section Chief Zhou and I discussed this in advance. Considering that you also have to take care of the field material coordination tasks of the Procurement Section 3, you can't be tied to the security duty post every day. It would be too tiring and would delay important logistical matters."

Therefore, I specially tailored a job arrangement for you—directly assigning you to the internal affairs and logistics support section, under my direct supervision. You won't need to follow the field team on daily checkpoint patrols or stay up all night. There's an old employee in the logistics support section, surnamed Li, everyone calls him Old Li. He's honest, law-abiding, and tight-lipped. He's spent his whole life managing firearms ledgers, security ammunition, and emergency equipment, never making a mistake. It's just that he's getting old and his legs aren't as nimble as they used to be, so he needs a reliable and capable assistant."

"From now on, you will be Old Li's full-time assistant in name only. Your job will be to help him register ledgers, count supplies, organize warehouses, and check equipment. In reality, you won't have to do much work; Old Li can handle everything himself."

You have plenty of free time on weekdays. If you want to go out to procure supplies or source unplanned goods, you can just report it and leave anytime. No one will restrict or hinder you, and it will never interfere with your important logistical procurement duties.

At this point, Jin Aimin deliberately lowered his voice and solemnly added the key arrangements: "However, if there is a sudden emergency in the factory area, such as screening suspicious persons, deploying key defenses at night, or carrying out emergency arrests, and your strong skills, accurate archery, and super perception are needed, I will call you out alone immediately for special operations and comprehensive handling, without having to run around with the large team."

This way, the security post can be maintained without interruption, and the procurement fieldwork can be completed without neglecting either task. It's a win-win situation, easy and worry-free. Do you think this arrangement suits your needs?