Siheyuan: I am Banggeng's uncle

Chapter 754 The Safest Choice!

When Jia Dongming heard Chen Zhenliang's question, he thought Chen Zhenliang was planning to transfer him to the Municipal Bureau. He quickly asked Chen Zhenliang, "Uncle Chen! You called me here so early in the morning. Are you trying to persuade me to transfer to the Municipal Bureau? If so, please don't try to persuade me. In the next few years, I would rather not be promoted than work at the Municipal Bureau."

Chen Zhenliang called Jia Dongming over because he really wanted to persuade Jia Dongming to work at the Municipal Bureau. However, his reason for this idea was not that he thought Jia Dongming was wasting his time at the steel rolling mill, but because he was about to be transferred to the south. So he thought that before he left, he could do his best to promote Jia Dongming to a higher rank, which was already due.

Hearing Jia Dongming's answer, and seeing that Jia Dongming would rather not be promoted than be transferred to the Municipal Bureau, Chen Zhenliang was very puzzled. He asked Jia Dongming with curiosity, "Little Dongming! The security department of Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill is only a division-level unit. If you continue to stay in the security department, your rank will only be division-level. Don't you want to advance?"

Upon hearing Chen Zhenliang's question, and considering the current environment, Jia Dongming replied with great certainty, "Uncle Chen! The security department of the steel rolling mill is only a department-level unit, but the work is very easy, and there's none of that messy backstabbing and intrigue. Although I really want to be promoted, I will absolutely not leave the security department of Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill in the next few years."

Although Jia Dongming didn't say it very clearly, Chen Zhenliang still understood the meaning behind Jia Dongming's words. He smiled and said to Jia Dongming, "Little Dongming! I was wondering before why the Municipal Bureau kept trying to get you transferred to the Criminal Investigation Corps to serve as the deputy chief, but you kept refusing to go to the Municipal Bureau. So that's why."

Upon hearing Chen Zhenliang's words, Jia Dongming knew that Chen Zhenliang had guessed why he was unwilling to leave the steel rolling mill. Thinking of what had happened in the past few years, Jia Dongming smiled and replied, "Uncle Chen! If I were transferred away from the steel rolling mill, my rank would certainly be raised by half a level, but the problems I would face would also increase exponentially. For me right now, it's better to stay put and live my peaceful life at the steel rolling mill. That's the wisest choice."

When Chen Zhenliang learned of Jia Dongming's true thoughts, he immediately felt a sense of clarity, like an outsider seeing things clearly while those involved are often confused. He couldn't help but sigh, "Little Dongming! I never expected you to think things through so clearly. If I had been as clear-headed as you from the beginning and chosen to go south sooner, I wouldn't have ended up with my hair turned white from worry."

"What! Uncle Chen! What did you say? You're planning to leave Beijing and go live in the south? How could you suddenly have such an idea?" Jia Dongming asked Chen Zhenliang with an incredulous expression after hearing what he said.

When Chen Zhenliang heard Jia Dongming's question and saw the shocked expression on his face, he thought about the reason why Jia Dongming made this decision and asked with a smile, "You want to live your own peaceful life. No matter who persuades you, you are unwilling to go to the steel mill security department. Why can't your Uncle Chen choose to leave Beijing and go to the south?"

Although Chen Zhenliang did not explain the reason, Jia Dongming could vaguely sense why Chen Zhenliang would make such a choice. Faced with Chen Zhenliang's question, Jia Dongming subconsciously rubbed his head and said to Chen Zhenliang with a smile: "Uncle! In fact, you should have made this choice a few years ago, so I wholeheartedly agree with your decision now."

Upon hearing Jia Dongming's reply, Chen Zhenliang, recalling the irregularities Jia Dongming had committed over the years at the steel rolling mill in order to benefit his subordinates, solemnly reminded him: "Dongming! Since you were transferred to the security department of Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill, you have repeatedly violated regulations by distributing various holiday benefits to your colleagues. I have received numerous reports about this. Considering that your motives were not for personal gain but to ensure your colleagues could focus on their work, I suppressed these reports." "I'm about to be transferred to the south, and I can no longer protect you as I used to. Therefore, you need to change your behavior. Don't create trouble for others and hand them leverage. After all, times have changed."

Long ago, Jia Dongming used to give welfare to his subordinates in the security department during holidays. Because it exceeded the limit, Chen Zhenliang called Jia Dongming more than once, telling him to be more discreet. At the time, Jia Dongming did not take this matter too seriously. After all, he did not seek personal gain from it. Even if someone from above really investigated, he would at most receive a disciplinary action.

Now that Chen Zhenliang is about to leave Beijing, it means he can no longer act as he always has. Faced with Chen Zhenliang's reminder, Jia Dongming's face showed a very serious expression, and he respectfully assured Chen Zhenliang, "Uncle Chen! You've got your plans! I will deal with this matter as soon as I get back."

Upon hearing Jia Dongming's promise and seeing that Jia Dongming had truly taken his advice to heart, Chen Zhenliang said to Jia Dongming with a friendly expression, "Little Dongming! Originally, I called you here this time thinking of promoting you one rank before I was transferred. Now it seems that you don't plan to leave Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill in the short term, so the matter of your promotion will be put on hold for the time being."

Upon hearing Chen Zhenliang's reply, Jia Dongming was genuinely grateful and quickly thanked him, saying, "Uncle Chen! Thank you so much for always thinking about my future. But things are different now. Although the steel rolling mill is a company with 10,000 employees, I have a good relationship with several of the factory's leaders. In the current environment, staying at the steel rolling mill is undoubtedly the safest choice."

Having said that, Jia Dongming changed the subject and asked Chen Zhenliang, "Uncle Chen! When are you planning to leave for the South? Is my aunt going with you?"

When Chen Zhenliang heard Jia Dongming ask about the specific date of his trip to the south, he said to Jia Dongming, "Little Dongming! After I finish handing over my work here, I will go to the south with your aunt."

Upon hearing Chen Zhenliang's reply, Jia Dongming smiled and said to Chen Zhenliang, "Uncle Chen! Remember to give me a call before you leave, and I'll come to see you and your wife off!"

(End of this chapter)