Siheyuan: I am Banggeng's uncle

Chapter 955 Favorable Timing, Location, and People!

The next morning around 7 a.m., Jia Dongming and his nephew Banggeng rode their bicycles to the Municipal Bureau. Jia Dongming, carrying a briefcase, strode into the bureau's office building and went straight to Director Wu's office. Seeing Director Wu already sitting at his desk reading documents, he knocked on the door and called out loudly, "Report!"

Director Wu, who was sitting at his desk reviewing documents, instinctively looked up when he heard Jia Dongming's report. Seeing Jia Dongming standing at the office door, he greeted him warmly, "Xiao Jia! You're here. Please come in!"

Upon hearing Director Wu's words, Jia Dongming strode into Director Wu's office. He stopped in front of the desk, saluted Director Wu, and said in a firm and clear voice, "Director Wu! I came here specifically to report to you."

Upon hearing Jia Dongming's words and seeing Jia Dongming standing in front of him, Director Wu pointed to the chair opposite his desk and said to Jia Dongming with a friendly expression, "Xiao Jia! Seven years ago, I suggested that you be transferred to the Municipal Bureau, but for some reason, you stubbornly stayed at the steel rolling mill and refused to move. Otherwise, with the cases you've solved over the years, you would already be a full-fledged department head. Fortunately, you've finally come to your senses and are willing to leave your little nest. This way, I can give my old leader a satisfactory explanation."

Jia Dongming and Director Wu came from the same military unit and served under the same leader. Faced with Director Wu's complaints, Jia Dongming said to Director Wu somewhat embarrassedly, "Director Wu! I believe you know better than anyone what the environment was like a few years ago. Although the steel rolling mill was a large factory with tens of thousands of employees, the security department was completely under my control. At that time, staying in the steel rolling mill was undoubtedly the best choice."

Upon hearing Jia Dongming's answer, Director Wu, recalling the events of the past few years, nodded in agreement and said to Jia Dongming, "Xiao Jia! You're right, the tallest tree in the forest is bound to be felled by the wind! The reason I didn't insist on transferring you to the Municipal Bureau back then was precisely because of this."

Upon hearing Director Wu's reply, Jia Dongming thought of General Chen, who had been in the south for some years, and asked Director Wu, "Director Wu! Is there any news about Uncle Chen? I wonder how he and my aunt are doing in the south?"

When Director Wu heard Jia Dongming ask about General Chen's situation in the south, he smiled and told Jia Dongming, "Little Jia! The environment in the south isn't as tense as it is in Beijing. Not long ago, some comrades from Guangdong Province came to Beijing for a meeting, and I asked them about the old leader. He's doing quite well there."

After learning about General Chen's situation in the south, Jia Dongming was finally relieved and said to Director Wu, "Director Wu! When Uncle Chen went to the south, I told him to call me once he settled down so we could keep in touch by phone. But Uncle Chen refused to agree and wouldn't allow me to write to him. Now that I know he's in the south, I can finally put my mind at ease."

Upon hearing Jia Dongming's words, Director Wu realized the true reason why General Chen disagreed with Jia Dongming contacting him. He smiled and said to Jia Dongming, "Little Jia! The reason why the old leader disagreed with you contacting him was to protect you. Otherwise, do you really think you can stay out of it by hiding in the steel mill?"

Upon hearing Director Wu's words, Jia Dongming smiled and nodded, replying, "Director Wu! I am fully aware of the situation you just described; otherwise, those whistleblower letters would have been enough to get me into serious trouble."

Director Wu nodded in satisfaction upon hearing Jia Dongming's words and said to him, "Xiao Jia! In the past few years, all our brother units were struggling, but your security department was doing better and better. Back then, countless eyes were watching your every move. Fortunately, you only sought benefits for your subordinates and didn't take a single penny for yourself. Otherwise, even with the protection of your old leaders, you wouldn't have gotten through those years peacefully." Director Wu then recalled some news he had recently heard and continued, "Xiao Jia! You were able to introduce Mr. Wu, who provided you with supplies, to the relevant departments, allowing us to procure various advanced equipment needed domestically at low prices through his channels. This played a crucial role in several important national projects, and the higher-ups are very satisfied with it. Because of this, our old leader might be transferred back to Beijing ahead of schedule."

Upon hearing the news from Director Wu, Jia Dongming's face lit up with joy. He quickly asked Director Wu for confirmation, "Director Wu! Is it true? Can Uncle Chen and the others really be transferred back to Beijing ahead of schedule?"

When Director Wu heard Jia Dongming's question and saw Jia Dongming's excited expression, he smiled and said to Jia Dongming, "Xiao Jia! I've only heard a little bit of a rumor, and I'm not sure if it's true or not."

Upon hearing Director Wu's reply, and recalling the news that General Chen might be transferred back to Beijing ahead of schedule, Jia Dongming said with a look of regret, "If I had known it would be like this, I should have introduced Brother Wu to the relevant departments earlier. That way, Uncle Chen might not have had to be transferred to the south."

Upon hearing Jia Dongming's words, Director Wu, recalling the political climate of a few years ago, said to Jia Dongming, "Jia! Everything depends on timing, location, and people! If you had introduced Mr. Wu to the relevant departments a few years ago, given his status and background, he might not have been able to help the old leader, and could very well have brought trouble to you and the old leader."

"Therefore, the old leader's decision to go to the south was undoubtedly the wisest choice. After all, patience brings peace, and taking a step back opens up a vast horizon!"

Upon hearing Director Wu's words and recalling the prevailing circumstances, Jia Dongming nodded in agreement and replied respectfully, "Director Wu! You are right."

Upon hearing Jia Dongming's words, Director Wu, remembering that today was the day Jia Dongming was officially transferred to the Municipal Bureau, immediately changed the subject and said to Jia Dongming, "Xiao Jia! It's getting late. Go to the Personnel Department to complete your onboarding procedures first, and then go to the Criminal Investigation Corps to meet your colleagues. Considering that you were already serving as the Deputy Chief of the Criminal Investigation Corps, I won't arrange for anyone to see you off to your new post."

"Director Wu! Then I'll go to the personnel department to complete the formalities!" Upon hearing Director Wu's instructions, Jia Dongming immediately stood up from his chair, saluted Director Wu, and turned to walk out of Director Wu's office.

(End of this chapter)