The police station is not far from the compound, only a 20-minute walk away.
The group quickly parked their car at the entrance.
Upon seeing soldiers driving by, someone immediately went inside to report.
Before long, four middle-aged men—Director Zhao Mingyuan, Instructor Liu Changshan, and two deputy directors—came to greet them.
After leading Wang Dabao and his two companions to the office, a soldier explained their purpose, and Wang Dabao handed over his letter of introduction and other documents.
The director, instructor, and others were slightly surprised. Wang Dabao in front of them was not only young, but also extremely handsome. They never expected him to be a true combat hero, and his whole family was loyal martyrs.
After reviewing the documents, Director Zhao Mingyuan immediately stood up, went to Wang Dabao, and took his hand. “Comrade Wang Dabao, our police force needs comrades like you. It is our honor that you are here.”
Wang Dabao knew that Zhao Mingyuan was just being polite, so he smiled and replied, "I will need Director Zhao's help in the future."
"We're all comrades, it's only right."
Zhao Mingyuan smiled and nodded, then, as if he had thought of something, said again, "Deputy Director Wang, you've come at just the right time. You have two options right now. One is to stay in the institute, but there are no vacancies for you to manage at the moment, so you'll have to wait about a month. The other is to go to the steel rolling mill, where there is a vacancy for the deputy section chief position in the security department."
"The various activities of the security department of the steel rolling mill need to be monitored and coordinated by the police station, so the department head is dispatched from our side."
"Old Hu, the head of the security department, will be retiring in a few months. If you go there, you can probably take over if you work hard."
Wang Dabao was taken aback. Good heavens, they were afraid he would threaten their interests, so they assigned him to the steel rolling mill as soon as he reported for duty.
Judging from the situation, if he stays in the institute, he will only be a deputy director without any real power for the time being. It would be better for him to go to the steel rolling mill, since the security department is a powerful department.
Wang Dabao smiled and nodded, then asked, "Director Zhao, what are the benefits and compensation like for the deputy head of the security section?"
“Your salary will be collected at our police station, and the benefits at the steel mill don’t conflict with those at the station.” Seeing that Wang Dabao didn’t seem to mind working at the steel mill, Zhao Mingyuan continued to explain with a smile, “Your monthly salary is 75.5 yuan, and with all the subsidies, it should be around 89 yuan.”
Eighty-nine yuan?
Wang Dabao was fairly satisfied with the salary. "I accept the organization's arrangement. As for work, it's all the same no matter where you are. So, Director Zhao, when should I report to the steel rolling mill?"
“Deputy Director Wang, you’re doing a great job. The steel rolling mill is really quiet when it’s not busy, but the task is just as arduous. After all, protecting state-owned assets cannot be taken lightly.”
Zhao Mingyuan patted Wang Dabao on the shoulder, looking earnest, "Don't rush the reporting. I'll forward your materials first so the leaders at the steel rolling mill can prepare."
"How about this, I'll go with you to report for duty in a week."
"Then thank you, Director Zhao." Wang Dabao smiled and took out a cigarette, offering one to everyone present.
Director Zhao took the cigarette and pointed to the other two deputy directors: "If anyone should be thanking you, it should be us. They're used to staying in the institute, and neither of them wants to go to the steel mill. I'm really worried about that."
The two deputy directors scratched their heads awkwardly. One of them took out a match and lit cigarettes for Wang Dabao and the two soldiers before speaking.
"I'm getting old, and I've spent most of my life in this place. I don't have any big desires, so I don't want to move."
"In the end, I just don't have the drive I had when I was young anymore, and I don't want to keep trying."
Another deputy director exhaled a large puff of smoke and sighed, then looked up at Wang Dabao, "Deputy Director Wang's trip to the steel mill has saved Lao Fu and me from a predicament. We'll treat everyone to lunch today at the state-run restaurant to welcome Deputy Director Wang back."
"Okay, it's settled then. Deputy Director Wang and the two soldiers can order whatever they want to eat."
Director Zhao Mingyuan made the final decision. Seeing Wang Dabao trying to wave his hand to stop him, he quickly stopped him, saying, "Why don't you eat? You've helped them a lot."
Immediately afterwards, Director Zhao stood up and grabbed Wang Dabao's arm, "Come on, I'll take you to get your uniform and gun first. Although you're going to work at the steel mill, your official position will always be that of a police officer, so you can still get these things from our station."
Seeing that their mission was complete, the two soldiers saluted Wang Dabao and then got up to take their leave.
Zhao Mingyuan helped Wang Dabao apply for a large black Star pistol, including three fully loaded magazines and a holster. After a while, the staff from the station delivered the newly processed gun license and Wang Dabao's work permit.
"I don't need to elaborate on the use of firearms, do I?"
Director Zhao smiled.
Wang Dabao nodded, indicating that he understood.
He was battle-hardened and very familiar with firearms, so there was no need for Director Zhao to introduce him further. Moreover, he was very clear about how to use them.
Next, he received a uniform, belt, Lei Feng hat, peaked cap, military overcoat, and heavy leather shoes, and signed the register. These items then became Wang Dabao's property.
The position of deputy section chief in a steel rolling mill is, frankly speaking, a sinecure.
It only plays a role at crucial moments.
Although they were in charge of local security, it was not as tangible as the power of the deputy director, which was probably the main reason why the two deputy directors were unwilling to go.
But Wang Dabao is different. He likes being idle; he'd love to work lying down every day.
Director Zhao found a large cloth bag and put all the clothes and other items that Wang Dabao had received into it. He smiled and said, "Deputy Director Wang, remember to come back for a meeting every week. The station will always be your headquarters."
After collecting the items, it was time for lunch.
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