Chapter 173 Life is unpredictable
Secretary Zhang took out a cigarette from his pocket with a thoughtful look on his face. With a slightly dull look in his eyes, he put the cigarette under his nose and sniffed it slowly.
Seeing Secretary Zhang lost in thought, Zhou Yong raised his wrist to check the time.
After a while, Secretary Zhang still maintained the same expression. Zhou Yong wanted to go see Cao Biao and the other two, so he suggested leaving.
Secretary Zhang sat in his chair without getting up or saying a word. He just waved his hand, indicating that Zhou Yong could leave.
Before leaving, Zhou Yong looked at Secretary Zhang deeply, and when he turned around, the corners of his mouth rose slightly.
Secretary Zhang has been conservative in his work all his life and only started to work hard to climb up when he was 60 years old.
Zhou Yong did not leave Secretary Zhang's office immediately. He went to take a look at Xu Jianmin's desk.
Xu Jianmin was talking about work with someone else. Zhou Yong took a look, said hello and left.
Arriving at the door of the Hongqi Commune Police Station, Zhou Yong walked straight in.
Cao Biao was originally in the office. When he saw Zhou Yong coming, he handed the work over to his colleague.
"Seventh Brother? Where's Da Zhuang?"
Cao Biao put his arm around Zhou Yong's shoulders and said, "Old Seven and Da Zhuang are both in the interrogation room. A group of people started a commotion at the vegetable market this morning..."
Zhou Yong and Cao Biao came outside while talking, and they found a shady place to talk.
"Is your work going well?"
Cao Biao nodded with a smile: "Everything is going well, but there are a few cases..."
The population of Hongqi Commune is limited, which cannot be compared with that of a county town, so the crime rate is low. As a result, it is difficult to get promoted or become a regular staff member.
Zhou Yong smiled after hearing what he said: "You have only been seconded here for a few months, just do your job well..."
Cao Biao listened to Zhou Yong's words and took a deep puff of his cigarette: "That's true, but you also know that we are not regular staff. We are also working hard to solve cases. If the family members of those who died in the line of duty don't get much death pension..."
Some objective issues must be faced. Not talking about them does not mean that they do not exist.
Zhou Yong glanced at Cao Biao, who was looking very disappointed. He said, "Work hard and we'll see how things go next year."
Cao Biao grinned and said, "Fuck, I've been waiting for you to say that!"
There was a smile in Zhou Yong's eyes. Cao Biao's intention was so obvious that he would be a fool if he couldn't see it.
But some things require talent and hard work. Otherwise, if Zhou Yong pushed them to high positions, they would not be able to stay there for long.
However, Cao Biao and his two companions have proved their work ability by solving the case. What they lack now is opportunities.
As long as they are given opportunities, without Zhou Yong's support, they can climb up through their own efforts.
Cao Biao threw away the cigarette butt in his hand: "Wait a moment, I'll go see if Lao Qi and Da Zhuang have finished their work, we can have lunch together at noon..."
Zhou Yong responded, and Cao Biao walked into the police station with a smile.
When it was time to get off work, the four of them went to the only state-owned restaurant in Hongqi Commune.
Cao Biao went to order the dishes, Xing Laoqi was talking to Zhou Yong with a heavy breath, and the taciturn Liu Dazhuang seemed to be just a foil.
"Soy sauce big bones, braised pork intestines, dried tofu with hot peppers, and pork head are all right, right?"
Zhou Yong raised his eyebrows: "Are you planning to bleed a lot?"
Cao Biao sat down with a smile: "It's a big bloodletting, I am also greedy..."
The three of them eat in the cafeteria every day, which has made Cao Biao's mouth feel tasteless. Today, he wants to take this opportunity to satisfy his craving.
Cao Biao's words made everyone laugh. Xing Laoqi rubbed his face and said, "Captain, you should change your greedy habit!"
"Change? I'm afraid it's impossible in this lifetime..."
Several people looked at each other and smiled.
The dishes were served, but the four of them didn't drink any alcohol, mainly because Cao Biao and the other two had work in the afternoon.
After dinner, Zhou Yong rode his bicycle back to Huaixi Village. He first visited the brigade and then went to the brick factory.
Li Caiyun has been working in the logistics department of the brick factory. She did not go home at noon today, but had lunch in the cafeteria.
“The food in the cafeteria is really terrible.”
Li Caiyun didn’t have the courage to say that the food in the cafeteria was bad before, but after working there for a while she couldn’t stand it anymore.
It's not that she is picky, but some of her co-workers say the food in the cafeteria is unpalatable.
Zhou Yong was naturally aware of this matter, but the canteen chef’s cooking skills were limited, so he had to find someone else to cook.
"I'll find someone to cook later."
Zhou Yong usually doesn’t eat in the cafeteria, so he doesn’t care how the food tastes. It's enough as long as you are full and not hungry. A meal from a restaurant cannot be compared with the meals at home.
But things are different now. Li Caiyun is already tired from working while pregnant. The time saved by eating in the cafeteria can be used to rest. For the sake of his wife, he has to change the cook.
Li Caiyun looked at him and frowned slightly: "If the person who cooks is replaced, then the chef will lose his job, right?"
Complaints aside, Li Caiyun is a kind-hearted person. She would feel guilty if the chef lost his job because of her few words.
Zhou Yong glanced at his young wife and said, "Don't worry, I will take care of it."
It's not easy to have a job, especially in this era. Zhou Yong will not fire anyone unless it is absolutely necessary.
After all, he is also a person who has climbed up step by step from the bottom, and he understands how difficult life is for ordinary people.
But some people are just hopeless and Zhou Yong will never show mercy to such people.
Li Caiyun felt relieved after hearing what he said. Zhou Yong drank some water and went out to inspect the work.
"Zhang Laosan, come here and lie down."
Zhang San trotted over to Zhou Yong and said, "Captain, what can I do for you?"
Zhou Yong looked at Zhang San, whose hands were covered in mud, and asked, "How is your wife's cooking?"
"Cooking skills? Cooking, right? Not bad, why are you asking this, Captain?"
Zhou Yong glanced at Zhang San and said, "Let your wife come to the factory cafeteria to try her hand tomorrow. If her cooking skills are good enough, let her work in the kitchen..."
Zhang San looked at Zhou Yong in disbelief, and gradually a look of surprise appeared on his face.
He stuttered as he spoke: "Captain, don't worry, I will make sure my wife behaves well..."
Zhou Yong smiled and told him to get busy. Zhang San returned to his work station and worked hard to stir the mud.
When it was time to get off work, everyone except the workers on duty went home one by one.
Zhou Yong and Li Caiyun arrived at the door of Li's house one after another on their bicycles. Before they entered the yard, they saw several people standing in the yard.
"My uncle is here?"
Li Caiyun saw her uncle in the crowd.
The couple rode their bicycles into the yard. Except for Li Caiyun's uncle, all the aunts and uncles of the Zhang family were there.
Only after entering the house did they learn from Zhang Guifang that Li Caiyun's uncle had died.
"Mom, how is this possible?"
Zhang Guifang's eyes were red and it was obvious that she had been crying. Li Caiyun's uncle took over the conversation.
The Zhang brothers were chatting together yesterday evening, but unexpectedly, their younger brother passed away due to a sudden heart attack the next day.
"Heart disease? My uncle has a heart disease?"
Li Caiyun's uncle looked bewildered: "That's what the village doctor said."
The person has passed away, so it is helpful to say more. The problem they need to solve now is the funeral arrangements for Li Caiyun's uncle, and the placement of her uncle's children.
Li Caiyun and Zhou Yong should stand aside for matters like this, as the Zhang brothers and sisters need to discuss it together.
Finally, the Zhang brothers and sisters decided to take in one child to reduce the living burden for their younger siblings.
Zhou Yong watched this scene, feeling deeply that life is unpredictable.
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