The Life of a Son-in-Law in a Courtyard House

When Yang Dalin walked to the front of the freight station office building, he noticed a jeep and a sedan parked at the entrance, which were clearly not vehicles belonging to the station.

It seems like outsiders have come.

Vehicles from other organizations often come here, but Yang Dalin didn't pay much attention to it.

Upon reaching the second floor, Yang Dalin heard the breathing of several people in Qi Desheng's office.

It seems there are several people in Qi Desheng's office; the car below is probably the one they drove here.

Yang Dalin slowed his pace and listened carefully.

Inside, there was a man and Qi Desheng discussing themselves.

Yang Dalin heard his name called.

But it seems like it's a good thing.

It's about how to reward yourself.

Since it was a good thing, Yang Dalin didn't care.

Arriving at Qi Desheng's office door, Yang Dalin knocked, and Qi Desheng's voice came from inside: "Come in."

As soon as Yang Dalin entered the room, he found four people sitting inside.

The four people sat facing each other in pairs.

Yang Dalin, without even greeting them, asked first, "Deputy Station Chief Qi, you wanted to see me?"

"Yes, close the door, and I'll introduce you."

Yang Dalin casually closed the door.

The four of them sized up Yang Dalin at the same time.

Two of them looked at him with a hint of satisfaction, their gazes gentle and full of admiration.

The other two people looked quite ordinary, but their eyes were sharp, as if they could see right through Yang Dalin.

The older of the two men, who were both looking on with admiration, extended his hand and said, "You must be Comrade Yang Dalin. Hello, very good, very good. You're clearly a talented person."

Seeing the other party's politeness, Yang Dalin extended both hands and shook them tightly, saying, "Hello, leader."

Qi Desheng quickly introduced, "Dalinzi, this is Director Liu from the Personnel Department of our ministry, and next to him is Deputy Director Wang."

They both came especially for you.

Yang Dalin quickly shook hands with the two men and said, "Hello, Director Liu, hello, Deputy Director Wang."

Yang Dalin had previously inquired with Tian Xueyi about the Personnel Department, which was in charge of cadre management. The Personnel Department was mainly responsible for cadre personnel management, organizational structure, and team building. Its responsibilities may involve the allocation and training of cadres in the railway system and party and mass affairs.

This person came specifically for me. Does he want to promote me to a cadre position?

The voice I heard outside just now sounded like Director Liu's voice. He seemed to be saying that he wanted to promote Yang Dalin.

Qi Desheng also introduced the other two: "Dalin, and these two, this is Team Leader Hou and Deputy Team Leader Zhao from the Second Department of the General Staff."

Yang Dalin shook hands with the two men and greeted them.

Then all four of them sat down, and Qi Desheng asked Yang Dalin to find a chair to sit down as well.

Looking at the room full of leaders, Yang Dalin said, "Leaders, I won't sit. I drive all day, and my back hurts from sitting all the time. I'll be more comfortable standing for a while."

Qi Desheng said, "Alright then, do as you please."

I called you here today to talk about your meritorious service in Hulun City last time.

Our department's personnel department intends to promote you to a cadre position and allow you to continue your career development within our unit.

The two group leaders from the Second Department of the General Staff want to transfer you to their department. What are your thoughts?

Yang Dalin understood something as soon as he saw the situation.

Why would the personnel department of the ministry send two division chiefs directly?

This is an attempt to keep himself in the railway system and get a promotion.

Although he didn't know the ranks of the two group leaders in the Second Department of the General Staff, he knew what the Second Department did.

This is the military's intelligence department.

Similar to the Embroidered Uniform Guard of the Ming Dynasty.

Although they wield great power, they might get caught up in conflicts in a few years.

And the outcome may not even be good.

Even if no one dares to mess with the military's intelligence department, I still don't like this kind of unit.

From now on, I might have to live in anonymity and be busy as a dog every day.

Forget it.

This department is not suitable for me.

Besides, if I stay, with Qi Desheng protecting me and my superiors having high hopes for me, why should I switch departments?

The Ministry of Railways should not be too arrogant in the future.

From then on, it could be said to exist as an independent kingdom.

Why force yourself to suffer when you can't?

Moreover, I have my own space. Once I went to the intelligence department, there were many things I couldn't explain myself.

Let's forget it; there are too many suspicious people over there.

It's okay to help them out occasionally.

Combating enemy agents is my duty, but joining them is not an option.

After thinking it over, Yang Dalin said, "Team Leader Hou, Deputy Team Leader Zhao, thank you for your kindness, but I still want to stay and work in our unit."

I can roughly guess what you do over there, but I'm a lazy person by nature, and I often joke around with Deputy Station Chief Qi without any respect for seniority.

Going to your place might not be suitable.

Upon hearing Yang Dalin's words, Deputy Team Leader Zhao quickly said, "Comrade Yang, don't speak so soon. We are all serving the motherland. We have thoroughly investigated your abilities and you are an extremely capable person."

The domestic situation seems stable, but there are still many bad elements that we need to investigate. Don't you think that bringing them out will make the country safer and develop better?

Moreover, when you come here, you can use any gun you want, we have all kinds of guns, and you have a lot of power...

Yang Dalin interrupted Deputy Team Leader Zhao directly: "Deputy Team Leader Zhao, thank you for your kindness, but you should know where I live now after checking my background."

The man who took me in, Aunt Qi, went missing on the Korean battlefield. With that kind of political background, do you dare to hire me?

Besides, I'm still young, only sixteen years old. There are many things I don't understand or know. Shouldn't you be more cautious?

Although I am strong in individual combat, what if I don't know how to cooperate and cause losses for you?

"Shouldn't you reconsider?"

When Yang Dalin mentioned Qi Yulan's man, Team Leader Hou's eyelids twitched.

It seems they care about this matter too.

Every member of their department has a family history that can be traced back three generations.

Getting into their department isn't that easy.

It's better not to join than to join a company only to be underutilized.

Team Leader Hou should have understood what Yang Dalin meant: the other party was unwilling to join, and their political background was also tainted.

Before Deputy Team Leader Zhao could speak, Yang Dalin added, "Team Leaders, although I will remain in our unit, I will definitely help any bad elements I encounter. Our Deputy Station Chief Qi knows how many bad elements I have helped the police arrest in the past few months."

Even if I don't go into your unit, seeing this can still help the public security department.

You can rest assured about that.

There is no war now. If there were a war, I would definitely join the army without hesitation to defend my country.

But now it's basically peaceful, there's no war, and I'm the only son in my family, so I still have to carry on the family line.

I made a promise to both team leaders: if there is a war in our country, I will be called up to the army and go to the battlefield at the first opportunity. I hope you two team leaders will remember my words.

I'll need your help when I enlist.

After listening to Yang Dalin's words, Team Leader Hou tugged at his deputy, who was about to speak again: "Good, it's good that Comrade Yang has this awareness."

"Then I won't bother you any longer, you guys are busy."