Chapter 127 Refuses the Job at the Public Security Bureau Again
"Joining the army is to protect our country, to safeguard the land beneath our feet and the families behind us. It is the most glorious responsibility and dream of every passionate young person!"
"This honor doesn't just belong to you personally, it belongs to the pride of our entire Xiangyang Brigade!"
She paused, then her tone became more sincere and encouraging: "You are so skilled and have such a strong mind. You were born to be in the army. I believe that as long as you go, you will definitely become an outstanding revolutionary soldier, bring glory to our brigade, and make contributions to the country."
"You...you must not let this expectation down, and you must not let yourself down either."
Xie Yunce stared blankly at Xu Zhili.
In her clear eyes, there was no complaint, no blame, only sincere encouragement and a kind of...trust that he couldn't understand.
The phrases "defend the country," "the most glorious responsibility," and "don't let yourself down" struck his confused heart like a heavy hammer.
Yes, joining the army... to protect the country... this seems to be something that has been calling out from somewhere deep inside him.
Although the specific meaning of that "responsibility" remains vague, and even carries a hint of hidden pain.
But at this moment, the pure trust and expectation in Xu Zhili's eyes were like a ray of light, dispelling the hesitation and resistance in his heart.
He took a deep breath, straightened his back, his eyes regained their firmness, gripped the registration form tightly in his hand, turned to Minister Li, and spoke in a loud and powerful voice.
"Minister Li! I am willing to join the army. I will definitely do my job well, be a good soldier, defend the motherland, and never bring shame to our Xiangyang Brigade."
Minister Li's eyes revealed undisguised satisfaction and appreciation. He patted Xie Yunze's strong arm heavily and said, "Good! That's more like it! You're a good man with guts and a sense of responsibility. The army needs good prospects like you."
The cadres and villagers who had come with him looked at Xie Yunze with admiration and envy, nodding and discussing, "That's more like it!"
"Well done, Yun Ce!"
"You've brought honor to our brigade!"
Looking at Xie Yunze's radiant face and determined eyes, Xu Zhili smiled sincerely with relief.
She said softly, "Comrade Xie Yunze, do a good job in the army. We are all waiting to hear good news from you."
Xie Yunze looked at Xu Zhili deeply, remembering her warm smile and encouraging words.
A warm current, mixed with an unprecedented determination, surged through his body. He nodded vigorously and silently made a vow in his heart: he must make a name for himself in the army.
For... this trust, and also to find myself again.
Minister Li then took a bulging brown paper envelope from the accompanying staff member and handed it to Xu Zhili and Xie Yunze with a smile.
"Comrade Xu Zhili, Comrade Xie Yunze, this is an award from the organization for your crucial assistance in this case. Take it; you deserve it."
Xu Zhili took the rather heavy envelope, her fingertips able to feel the thick stack of documents inside, and a sense of security and joy welled up in her heart.
This money came at just the right time.
At least on the surface, she has money that can solve many of the current difficulties for her, her brother, and even her maternal grandparents.
She quickly composed herself and said gratefully, "Thank you, Minister Li, thank you for the organization's recognition."
At this moment, Team Leader Ye from the Public Security Bureau also stepped forward, holding a document stamped with a red seal.
"Comrade Xu Zhili,"
Team Leader Ye said in a kind tone, "Given the resourcefulness and courage you showed in this operation, and the fact that we know you have some local expertise, the organization is considering giving you an opportunity to demonstrate your abilities."
"This is a job recommendation letter. Our county bureau's logistics department needs a colleague to be in charge of daily material procurement."
Upon hearing "logistics work," Xu Zhili's heart tightened, and almost instinctively, she blurted out, her voice tinged with apology but firmness: "Team Leader Ye, I am very grateful for the organization's trust and the leadership's appreciation, but..."
She took a deep breath, met Team Leader Ye's gentle yet questioning gaze, and said clearly, "Because of some specific personal and family circumstances, I'm worried..."
"I'm worried that I might not be able to fully meet the requirements of the Public Security Bureau's work, and I'm afraid of causing trouble for the organization. I appreciate your kindness, but I'm really sorry."
Her words immediately caused an uproar among the surrounding crowd:
"What? You don't even want a job at the police station?"
"My God, this is a government-funded job!"
"Is young Xu, a former educated youth, facing some kind of difficulty?"
"Such a great opportunity, so many people would kill for it."
The group of educated youth was abuzz with discussion, mostly filled with envious glances, but there were also a couple of eyes that flashed with complex resentment.
Team Leader Ye was clearly surprised by Xu Zhili's decisive refusal. He paused for a moment, then raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet.
"Comrades, please be quiet and let me finish."
His gaze swept over the gradually quieting crowd, finally landing on Xu Zhili's face, which was filled with apology and a hint of stubbornness. Instead of being angry, he showed a smile of understanding.
“Comrade Xu Zhili,” Team Leader Ye’s voice softened, with a reassuring tone, “you are too impatient. You expressed your opinion before I could finish speaking.”
He paused deliberately, piquing everyone's curiosity even more. "I know your concerns. Don't worry, the position I'm recommending isn't one that requires a permanent position."
He turned to Minister Li with a smile that said, "I was the one who thought things through." Minister Li returned the smile with a helpless smile and nodded.
Team Leader Ye then continued to explain to Xu Zhili and everyone else: "Our county bureau's logistics department needs a temporary staff member to be responsible for purchasing daily ingredients, especially meat and other non-staple foods."
"I've heard Captain Xie and many other commune members praise you, Comrade Xiao Xu. You're familiar with our forest and are a master at finding wild game and improving our meals."
"This job is because of your skills. It doesn't require you to be in the office regularly. Your main job is to be responsible for purchasing food according to the canteen's needs and ensuring the supply of ingredients. We will discuss the specific work arrangements and benefits with you in detail when you report to the county bureau's logistics department tomorrow."
"Wow! So that's how it is."
"Purchasing agent? Or someone in charge of buying meat? That's a dream job!"
“Xiao Xu, the educated youth, is really good at hunting; this job is just right for her.”
"This luck is truly unbelievable."
The crowd stirred again, this time with voices full of envy and admiration. Even the few educated youths who had felt a pang of jealousy earlier had to admit that this job was indeed suitable for her.
After hearing this, Xu Zhili's worries dissipated considerably.
It turned out that it wasn't the kind of formal position that required strict political vetting that she was worried about, but rather a procurement job that allowed her to utilize her strengths and was relatively flexible.
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