Chapter 610 Homecoming
After a seven-hour journey, the armed convoy arrived at the checkpoint in Yangzhi City around noon. After a short stop, it drove towards the city ahead amid the salutes of the station inspectors.
At the same time, He Fen, director of the Yangzhi City Processing Branch, and Guan Yuming, director of the Patrol Bureau, were waiting in front of the entrance to the city on the National Avenue.
As the head of investigation at the Bureau, and also a third-level fighter, Chen Chuan had already informed Yangzhi City about his trip and asked them to make arrangements in advance.
Guan Yuming stood at the intersection, looking at the straight and wide National Avenue in front of him, feeling a little complicated.
Chen Chuan can be considered a junior of the Police Bureau. He watched Chen Chuan climb up the ladder and even helped him along the way. He knew that this was a very outstanding young man who would definitely reach a higher position in the future.
But who would have thought that this would come so quickly?
The last time Chen Chuan came back, he was as the executive team leader, which was one level higher than him. But now he has become the investigation director, which is a real superior. In the entire Yangzhi City, only the civil affairs director is at this level.
He Fen looked into the distance, then looked at his watch, estimating that it would only take a few minutes to arrive.
He was transferred from somewhere else this year and is not very familiar with the situation in Yangzhi City. Compared with Guan Yuming, he does not have as many feelings. At this moment, he is just in the mood to welcome his superiors.
He turned and said, "Director Guan, I heard that this Supervisor Chen is from your Police Bureau?"
Guan Yuming nodded and said, "He's the nephew of our police chief, Nian Fuli. He was raised by Nian Fuli and his wife since he was a child. He's a member of our patrol bureau."
He Fen smiled and said, "Director Guan is also Director Chen's elder. I haven't met Director Chen yet. I'll meet him later. I'd like to ask Director Guan to help put in a word for me."
Guan Yuming said, "Director Chen works in the Processing Bureau, and Director He's words are more effective than mine."
Just as he was speaking, a high-pitched and distant cry suddenly came from the sky. He Fen glanced upwards, then towards the end of the road. A glimmer of light seemed to flash in his eyes, and he said with certainty, "Here it comes."
After a while, Guan Yuming saw a black dot gradually emerging in front of the National Avenue, and then it became clearer and clearer. A convoy was driving towards them.
Leading the way was an armored vehicle with a machine gun mounted on top, followed by the extended armored vehicle and the escort vehicles following behind.
The frontmost armored vehicle saw the people waiting in front, and immediately used the field creatures in the convoy to report back, and after reaching a certain distance, it pulled over to the side of the road.
When the special car drove to the front, it slowly slowed down and finally stopped. The door opened and Chen Chuan walked out.
He wore a wide-brimmed hat, protective gloves, and a military coat suitable for an investigation supervisor. He looked particularly heroic because of his upright posture, a typical fighter.
As soon as he appeared, someone in the welcoming team immediately shouted, "Salute!", and all the personnel from the Patrol Bureau and the Processing Bureau who were present saluted in unison.
Chen Chuan stopped and returned the greeting. After that, he walked forward until he was in front of Guan Yuming and the other man. He first greeted Guan Yuming, saying, "Director Guan." Then he looked at He Fen and extended his hand, "Hello, Director He."
He Fen immediately took a half step forward, shook his hands with both hands, and said enthusiastically, "Director Chen, I've been hearing so much about you from my colleagues. Director Fang even called me beforehand and specifically mentioned your achievements. I'm deeply impressed by what I've heard."
Chen Chuan understood that this person was Deputy Director Fang's man and said, "I'm just going home. My superiors asked for advance notice, and I didn't want to alarm you two."
He Fen said, "Manager Chen is the head of the General Administration. As a subordinate, it's my duty to come over and greet him. Otherwise, people will accuse me of not knowing the rules."
Guan Yuming said, "Officially, you are my superior, and privately, you are the most outstanding disciple of our police department. It is only right and proper for me to come and greet you."
Chen Chuan said, "Director Guan is too polite."
Guan Yuming said solemnly, "Also, when I came here, Chief Zhu called me specifically and asked me to say hello to you."
Chen Chuan nodded slightly and said, "Then I'd like to ask Director Guan to thank Chief Zhu on my behalf."
Guan Yuming said, "I'll pass it on for you."
He Fen then said with a smile on his face, "Manager Chen, we have set up a banquet for you at the bureau, specially to welcome you. Please come and enjoy it."
Chen Chuanshuo said, "When I was in Yangzhi City, I never had the chance to go to the branch. As a staff member of the processing bureau, I have to go there for a meal when I return to Yangzhi this time."
He Fen's smile widened as he said, "I will definitely treat my supervisor well."
After exchanging greetings here, Chen Chuan and his group returned to their respective cars. Several vehicles gathered together and, led by the vehicle leading the way in front, drove towards the Yangzhi City Processing Bureau.
In the Yangzhi Municipal Government Hall, Civil Affairs Director Zhu Xian was talking on the phone with someone at the moment.
"Did you receive the person? Did you deliver my greetings? Okay, make sure to arrange for Manager Chen's reception."
After hanging up the phone, he was also filled with emotion. He had met Chen Chuan a few years ago, and at that time he thought he was just an outstanding young man. He didn't think much about him afterwards, but he didn't expect that he would be on the same level as him so soon.
It’s only been less than three years, right?
He worked hard in the local area for many years before reaching this position.
But he also understood that the environment was different now. Capable fighters could indeed rise quickly, and sometimes they could soar to fame with just one opportunity. He had seen many such examples over the years.
Although in terms of actual power, they may not be able to compare with him, a local governor in charge of millions of people, once a major conflict or confrontation comes, this kind of force will take priority in the entire system.
His secretary then said, "I wonder if Director Chen is coming back this time to return home in glory, or if he has other plans?"
Zhu Xian said, "It's not that complicated. In the eyes of Central City, Yangzhi City is just a small place. Without Molan Company, they wouldn't even give it a second glance."
He waved his hand and said, "Just entertain us according to the rules." After thinking for a moment, he added, "If there is anything, please inform me at any time."
The secretary nodded.
The last two times Chen Chuan went to Yangzhi, he just called to inform his aunt's family, and there was no commotion.
This time, before he returned, the news had already spread throughout the police station's family quarters. Everyone knew that Chen Chuan had taken up a higher position in the central city. Even Director Guan went to the intersection to greet him in person.
Everyone was surprised and envious, lamenting that the elderly family was really going to become rich.
It wasn't just the Police Bureau and the Processing Bureau, Wuyi College also received the news. After all, Wuyi College and the Processing Bureau were two sides of the same coin, and Chen Chuan was a student from Wuyi, so they were also proud of it.
Cheng Zitong had received the news early in the morning, so his face had been beaming these past few days. After hearing that Chen Chuan's convoy had entered the city, he immediately picked up the phone and dialed a number: "Old Qian, I'm looking for my senior brother."
The answer came immediately: "Manager Cheng, the old man is not here."
"He's not here. Where did he go?" Cheng Zitong was a little surprised.
Old Qian said, "It's almost the end of the semester, and the new semester is about to begin. I've already contacted Central City and want to send you there to help you adjust. So I took you there two days ago.
"Oh... Brother, aren't you a little too anxious? Why didn't you tell me in advance so I could see him off?"
Old Qian said, "The old man said that this semester is almost over and Director Cheng is very busy, so there is no need to disturb you."
Cheng Zitong sighed and said, "Brother, you really care about me. Okay, when you come back or call me, please let me know. Don't forget me, Old Qian."
Old Qian said respectfully, "Director Cheng, that's for sure."
After hanging up the phone, he turned around and saw Qiao Linhu sitting there, accompanied by his students and some luggage that had been packed long ago.
He said, "Sir, Director Cheng has said so."
Qiao Linhu hummed.
At this moment, he heard the sound of a car horn outside, and immediately stood up and said in a deep voice, "Let's go."
As he said this, he walked out quickly.
The disciples behind him immediately followed quickly.
After Qiao Linhu got into the car, he waited until all the disciples and attendants were on board and all the bags and belongings were put away. Then he urged in a deep voice: "Let's go. Don't go through the main gate. Go through the back of the academy."
His behavior made others very nervous. Those who knew knew that they were going to the central city, while those who didn't thought they were escaping.
Shortly after his car left, before the smell of algae oil had even dissipated, another car drove up and stopped at the gate of the house.
Cheng Zitong came down from inside, took off his sunglasses, looked at the locked door, and said, "Oh, he really left. Forget it, I can't have this meal for free."
He looked into the distance and said loudly, "Brother, have a safe journey."
His voice was carried far away by the wind.
After standing here and looking for a while, he suddenly smiled, put on his sunglasses, got back into the car, turned around and left.
The convoy drove towards the city. When passing through the city center, Chen Chuan took a look at the former site of the Molan Company Building.
This building has obviously been renovated. The exterior walls are all silver-colored metal, with the Yuan'an Company logo in the center. It looks like a metal gear chassis with protruding, ridged armor plates overlapping on it.
In the square, there is an all-metal sculpture with several supporting legs, which seems to be covered with a folding shell.
Most people might not be able to tell what it is, but he feels that it is somewhat similar to the appearance of an active consciousness.
Chen Chuan stared for a moment, then looked up at the building before looking away.
The convoy passed under the sculpture in the square and drove into the administrative building of the processing bureau not far away under the watchful eyes of the armed personnel in the square.
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(End of this chapter)
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