Chapter 84: As if Looking at a Giant Buddha

Deceiving progressive youth and undermining the enthusiasm of comrades?

That's an exaggeration, but the logic is sound, and Zhang Baishun understands it. But understanding is useless, since the total amount is so high.

"We didn't expect her to arrest so many people in a month. 1,000 yuan is more than two years' salary for other police officers in the bureau. Who wouldn't be envious? Standing out from the crowd is never a good thing!"

Zhong Limin snorted coldly: "That's because the girl is capable. The bonus is right there. If they're so capable, they can go and take it too! Anyone who's really dissatisfied can do the same as her, not take a salary, just take the bonus. The question is, can they do it? They can't!"

Zhang Baishun felt a throbbing headache: "Old Zhong, I also look down on those incompetent people who are jealous of others' talents, but that's just how reality is. Yun Wangshu, a helpless young girl, taking such a high bonus is like putting herself in the eye of the storm. You've worked with me in the police station for so many years, haven't you seen enough cases caused by jealousy? No matter how capable she is, she can't guard against thieves every day!"

Zhong Limin was well aware of all this, but he just couldn't swallow his anger. In the military, bonuses were a matter of absolute certainty; there was no going back on your word! But now, things written in the personnel file required so much consideration—this was the Public Security Bureau!

If even places that represent the law and fairness cannot achieve fairness and justice, then is there any place in this world where reason can be spoken?

Zhong Limin felt indignant, not only for Yun Wangshu's sake, but also for the helplessness he felt towards human nature. No matter how much he shouted or how angry he was, he dared not publicly announce that he would give Yun Wangshu a bonus of 1,000 yuan a month. After all, this was not a one-time reward, but a long-term "salary".

There was a knock at the door. Zhang Baishun sighed and said, "Come in."

Li Huai-ren walked in looking energetic. He immediately noticed that the two bureau chiefs looked uncomfortable and the atmosphere was tense. He subconsciously looked at Zhang Bai-shun: "What's wrong, Master?"

Zhang Baishun leaned back in his chair: "It's all about the bonus."

Li Huai-ren understood. He thought for a moment and said, "Master, you and the director could talk to Comrade Yun first. Perhaps she has her own ideas?"

He'd met the girl; she seemed like a woman of her own mind. He didn't want them racking their brains to come up with a solution only to have her refuse, which would only lead to a messy situation. In other words, no matter how this matter was handled, as long as the parties involved had no objections, there wouldn't be a problem.

As for things like risks and reputation, aren't those all Comrade Yun's own business?

If she's afraid, she should take less; if she's not afraid, taking it all won't hurt.

Zhong Limin nodded and said, "That's right, she has to make the decision herself. Li Huai Ren, go and bring her over now!"

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In the office, four pairs of eyes stared at each other, no one speaking. Finally, Zhong Limin spoke up: "Wang Shu, tell your uncle, what are your thoughts?"

What could Yun Wangshu think? She wasn't working for the money; she was working for stability. If the money made her unstable, then she didn't want it. Of course, she couldn't say that directly, or she might get beaten up. Besides, even if she didn't want the money, it still belonged to her.

Yun Wangshu paused for a moment, then tried to be tactful: "Actually, I live alone and have enough money, but we agreed that the bonus should be whatever amount it is. Just because I'm excellent doesn't mean I don't deserve it. Of course, I understand the saying 'the nail that sticks out gets hammered down,' and you're all doing this for my own good, so I have an idea."

She paused for a moment, trying to express her meaning clearly and simply: "I can take only 100 yuan a month, and the extra money can be used for special expenses in my own name. People in the bureau who are injured on duty and hospitalized can apply for a nutrition allowance of 50 yuan to help them recover; people who are on business trips can apply for a travel allowance of 10 yuan to improve their conditions."

Upon hearing this, the other three immediately turned to look at her, their eyes gleaming as if they were looking at a Buddha.