Siheyuan: I am Banggeng's uncle

Chapter 753 Childhood Friend!

After saying goodbye to his two female classmates, Bang Geng happily carried his things and quickly returned to Luogu Lane.

"Bang Geng! Weren't you going to learn to drive with your uncle? Why are you wearing a steel mill uniform?" Yan Bugui, who was watering vegetables in the front yard, saw Bang Geng wearing a steel mill uniform and immediately stepped forward to stop him, asking him with a smile.

Banggeng was about to go home to tell Jia Zhangshi the good news when he saw Yan Bugui smilingly blocking his way. Remembering what Yan Bugui had done to the Jia family, a look of disgust flashed in Banggeng's eyes.

Thinking of Jia Dongming's usual teachings to him, Bang Geng, despite his deep dislike for Yan Bugui, still put on a polite demeanor and said to Yan Bugui, "Teacher Yan! I'm going to the steel rolling mill to learn to drive from my uncle. How can I enter and leave the steel rolling mill without wearing the mill's uniform?"

Before Yan Bugui could react, Bang Geng quickly bypassed Yan Bugui, who was blocking his way, and headed towards the central courtyard.

"Bang Geng! I heard you went to the steel rolling mill to learn to drive, is that true?" When Bang Geng walked into the courtyard, Er Mao, who was sitting at the entrance of the He family's house, saw Bang Geng wearing the steel rolling mill uniform and immediately rushed forward to greet him, asking with an envious look.

Since Da Mao, Er Mao, and their siblings moved into the courtyard house, Bang Geng has become particularly close to them because they are of similar age. When Er Mao asked him a question, Bang Geng nodded happily and replied, "Er Mao! I just reported to the steel mill's motorcade today. Tomorrow I can start learning to drive with my uncle. By the way, has Da Mao written back yet? I wonder how he's doing in the army?"

Upon hearing Banggeng's answer, Er Mao thought of Damao, who had joined the army, and replied, "Banggeng! My brother wrote back last month, saying that he had just been promoted to deputy platoon leader in the army, and that he would come back to visit relatives during the Spring Festival this year."

When Banggeng heard Er Mao's introduction and learned that Damao had become a deputy platoon leader, he was genuinely happy for Damao's progress. He smiled and said to Er Mao, "I didn't expect that Brother Damao would be promoted to deputy platoon leader in less than two years since he joined the army. If this trend continues, when Brother Damao returns from military service, he might become a company commander, or even a battalion commander."

When Er Mao heard Bang Geng's words, he thought of his mother, Liang Ladi, and the scene of her seeing the letter Da Mao sent back, learning that Da Mao had been promoted to deputy platoon leader, and being so excited that she shed tears. With a grateful look, Er Mao said to Bang Geng, "Bang Geng! My brother was able to join the army thanks to Uncle Jia's help. Otherwise, my brother would definitely have been sent to the Great Northern Wilderness as an educated youth, let alone been promoted to deputy platoon leader."

When Banggeng heard Ermao's words, he realized the real reason why his uncle had arranged for him to go to the steel mill to learn driving skills. Banggeng then remembered that Ermao was the same age as him, which meant that when Ermao turned sixteen, he would have to support rural development according to policy.

Thinking about this, Banggeng really wanted to help his childhood friend, but he knew that Jia Dongming had already used up a lot of favors for him. He couldn't let his uncle feel embarrassed just to help his friend, so he said to Ermao, "Ermao! When my mom comes back later, I'll ask her to cook a couple more dishes. Come to my house then, and we brothers can have a drink."

Er Mao was genuinely happy for Bang Geng that he had found a job, especially a driver's job. When Bang Geng extended an invitation, Er Mao replied without hesitation, "Okay! I'll go home and tell Xiu'er that when my mom comes back, I'll ask her not to cook for me."

"Dingling! Dingling! Dingling!"

The next morning around nine o'clock, the phone in Jia Dongming's office suddenly rang. Jia Dongming, who was engrossed in reading documents, didn't even look up when he heard the phone ring. He simply reached for the landline and politely greeted, "Hello! This is Jia Dongming. Who is this?"

"Dongming! This is your Uncle Chen! Are you free right now? If you are, come to my office. I need to talk to you." Just as Jia Dongming finished speaking, a strong and amiable voice came through the phone.

Upon hearing the inquiry on the phone, Jia Dongming immediately replied with a smile, "Uncle Chen! Good morning! You called me to your office in such a hurry, what's the matter?"

When General Chen heard Jia Dongming's question, remembering the purpose of calling Jia Dongming over, he replied with a friendly expression, "You'll find out the specifics when you get here."

Upon hearing General Chen's reply, Jia Dongming, though unsure of the details, immediately responded, "Uncle Chen! I'll come find you right now."

Half an hour later, Jia Dongming arrived at the Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau, at the door of Chen Zhenliang's office. He saw Chen Zhenliang sitting in the office, knocked on the door, and called out with a smile, "Report!"

Chen Zhenliang, who was sitting at his desk, heard Jia Dongming's familiar report coming from outside the office. He subconsciously looked up and saw Jia Dongming walking into the office. He smiled and asked Jia Dongming, "Little Dongming! When did you become so polite?"

Upon hearing Chen Zhenliang's question and seeing the other man's friendly expression, Jia Dongming smiled and replied, "Uncle Chen! You are a high-ranking leader, so naturally I must follow the rules when I come here."

Hearing Jia Dongming's witty remark, Chen Zhenliang teased him, "Little Dongming! I've seen you work at the steel rolling mill for so many years, and while you haven't improved in any other areas, you've certainly become quite the smooth talker. Where's the hot water? Go get your own cup and pour it yourself."

Hearing Chen Zhenliang's teasing, Jia Dongming scratched his head sheepishly and asked with a smile, "Uncle Chen! I won't drink the tea. Why did you call me over so early in the morning? Is there something you need?"

Upon hearing Jia Dongming's question, and recalling the reason he had called Jia Dongming over, Chen Zhenliang said to Jia Dongming with a serious expression, "Little Dongming! It's been almost ten years since you transferred from the military to work in the local area, hasn't it?"

"Over the years, you've helped the Municipal Bureau solve many cases and have even been dubbed a 'super detective.' The Municipal Bureau has applied to our headquarters more than once, hoping to transfer you to the Municipal Bureau to oversee criminal investigation work. But it's like your butt is glued to the chair of the head of the security department at Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill. You just refuse to move. Tell me honestly, what are you really thinking? Do you want to stay in the security department of Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill until you retire?"

(End of this chapter)