Chapter 465 Putting You First

"I asked that question unnecessarily. He is the captain of the nearby police station and often leads patrols on the streets. You must know him."

Seeing Li Banxia's strange expression, Song Yuanzhi was afraid that he had overdone it, so he quickly tried to cover it up.

Li Banxia glanced at him but didn't expose him.

The third brother is already calling her brother, how could she not recognize her?

Her and Lao San's shop did indeed benefit greatly from Captain Zhu's patrols, which reduced a lot of unnecessary trouble.

We'll see!

She simply didn't believe that he hadn't done a background check or researched the institute before choosing a position.

I blink when I'm nervous and lie; I've had this problem since I was a child.

Does she think she's blind and can't see?

Li Banxia was truly more angry, depressed, and heartbroken than happy to see him.

But now that he's become like this, nothing she says will help. She can only sigh softly and call out to Song Yuanzhi.

"...Stay for dinner."

Song Yuanzhi's eyes lit up slightly, but only for a moment, before he smiled and said okay.

When dinner was served, Su Laosan returned.

"Uncle?"

Upon seeing Song Yuanzhi, he thought he was seeing things. He rushed over in three steps and touched Song Yuanzhi before exclaiming, "Why are you on vacation at this time? Why didn't you save your vacation to come back and see your second maternal grandmother and the others for the New Year?"

When they heard that Song Yuanzhi had transferred to work at a nearby police station due to his injury, they were quite surprised and had no idea that he was the one who robbed Deputy Chief Zhu.

"What a coincidence? A military officer also came from Zhujialiang. Uncle, is that person your colleague?"

The dinner table fell silent.

The eldest brother of the Su family gave the third brother a meaningful look, but the third brother still didn't understand.

I asked him, "Brother, what's wrong?"

The eldest Su shook his head at him, telling him to stop talking. The third Su didn't understand and turned to Song Yuanzhi to continue complaining, saying, "Uncle, you don't know how miserable Zhu Jialiang is. He was working day and night, catching a few thieves and helping to solve a child trafficking case. He was thinking that he could get promoted to deputy director and earn a few yuan more to pay for his mother's medical treatment, so that his family could be a little better off. Good heavens, not only did that guy surnamed Lü steal his credit, but that guy surnamed Lü is the head of our area... The deputy director position was directly taken by your colleague, Uncle. He's so angry!"

He got more and more excited as he spoke, holding up his finger, "He didn't go back to the police station for a whole day, Old Lü is a scoundrel, and your colleague, Uncle, is the same... You said it's hard to get the job, but you insisted on taking his? These two are at loggerheads, and from now on..."

"Third brother!"

Boss Su couldn't help but call out to him.

Su Laosan let out an "Ah!" but was immediately stopped. His gaze swept around, and everyone else stared at him without saying a word. Suddenly, a thunderbolt struck his mind, and he instantly shut his mouth tightly.

Then, he forced a dry laugh at Song Yuanzhi, "Uncle, the police station around here doesn't happen to be in our area, does it? You wouldn't happen to be...

Song Yuanzhi smiled and nodded.

"That's right, I am the needle tip you mentioned."

Su Laosan, "..."

"This...this is like the flood washing away the Dragon King's temple, not recognizing one's own family! Uncle, you are the real deal, how can that Zhu fellow compare to you? Our Li family has always been about helping relatives, not about right...ah, no, it's about helping those in the right, not about...never mind, I'm bad with words, forget I said that. Cough cough, no, Uncle, aren't you a brigade commander? And you've made a great contribution, shouldn't you at least be a second-in-command in the district public security system? A deputy director of a district police station, is that appropriate?"

Song Yuanzhi glanced quickly at Li Banxia.

He said, "I chose this position myself. There is no such thing as a high or low position. The key is to do practical things for the people."

Su Laosan, "..."

"That's not how it works. With great power comes great responsibility. Uncle, you seem like someone with both brains and ability. It's a waste of your talents to be a deputy director. You should be in a high position looking down on us ordinary folks..."

Su Laosan gestured and nodded in affirmation, "This is the normal scene."

Instead of being a local police officer with a crippled hand like I am now.

Su Laosan couldn't quite put his finger on it, but it was like a deity had fallen to earth and become tainted by dust, which made him feel rather uncomfortable.

Song Yuanzhi laughed, "What nonsense are you spouting? I'm just an ordinary person who longs for an ordinary life. Isn't it good for me to be the deputy director? I can protect you all from a distance in the future."

"...It's good, but...it's a real shame for you."

He scratched his head, glanced at Li Banxia and Su Laoda and his wife, and sighed.

Song Yuanzhi shook his head and said, "There's nothing to regret. This was my own choice. Let's eat."

Su Laosan wanted to say something, but Su Laoda shook his head to stop him.

Li Banxia glanced at Song Yuanzhi and then closed her eyes.

After finishing their meal and sitting for a while, Song Yuanzhi went back. Su Laosan said, "Going home? That's so far. Stay at home..."

“I rented a small courtyard nearby; it’s not far.”

Song Yuanzhi smiled, then looked at Li Banxia with a hint of caution in his eyes and asked, "Can I still come over for dinner tomorrow?"

Li Banxia sighed.

They said, "Come whenever you want, you're always welcome here."

Song Yuanzhi's eyes lit up slightly, and he nodded, saying, "See you tomorrow."

Li Banxia watched the person walk away before calling Brother Li.

He asked, "Brother, what exactly happened to Yuanzhi? His hand injury is so serious, why didn't the family know anything about it?! Also, why did we only find out after he was transferred to civilian work?"

"Xiaxia, don't rush, listen to what your older brother has to say."

Brother Li sighed and explained, "When we first rescued him, he was so badly injured that we couldn't tell his family. He came back in June. He almost lost his life there! After being rescued, he was rushed to Shanghai and stayed in the hospital for a month. The first thing he did when he woke up was to transfer to civilian work and retire from the army. The army's logistics team took turns trying to persuade him, but they couldn't change his mind. I... I did my best, but he insisted on going back!"

Brother Li took a deep breath in anger and cursed, "Stubborn mule!"

"...It was only because the leaders suppressed his transfer application, insisting that he recover his health first before transferring, that he was allowed to rest for a month and a half!"

Brother Li let out a long sigh and called to Li Banxia, ​​"Xiaxia, I've tried to persuade him countless times, but... he just barely escaped death and still wants to be by your side. I don't know how to persuade him anymore, and neither do you. I know you were deeply hurt by that bastard Su Youfu and don't believe in love between men and women, so don't force yourself. Follow your own heart. I... hope your life from now on will be happy and joyful, both of you..."

"...I can only say that they are all my flesh and blood! I will not interfere with any of your decisions, but one thing is certain: the bond between us brothers and sisters cannot be ruined."

After saying that, he paused, then added, "If you really can't do it, I'll still stand by you and put your feelings first, understand?"