Chapter 21: Baishu Bay

"Xiaofan, go to Baishu Bay and work with peace of mind. I'll think of a way to see if I can transfer you to the Government Office. The two offices are the best for tempering people!"

Coming out of Han Xuyang's office, Lu Fan felt that the trip was worthwhile and was in a great mood.

In the evening, his partner Bear invited everyone to dinner. This was the second time Lu Fan saw Bear, and he felt that this person was very generous, his work was impeccable, and he was worth making friends with. Everyone drank until they were dead drunk with the joy of making money.

For the remaining few days, Lu Fan and Xia Li were inseparable, starting to hand over the company's finance, about to leave the blessed land—Hengjin Construction Engineering Co., Ltd.

On December 1st, Lu Fan set off with his luggage for his dream!

Sitting on the bus to Baishu Bay, Lu Fan was surging with emotion, full of infinite reverie about the future.

It is truly said that heaven never closes all doors. For a country person with no one to rely on and no education, wanting a formal job could be said to be a fantasy. Now that a miracle had happened to him, the only thing he could do was cherish and be grateful!

There were only two buses from Ningyang to Baishu Bay every day. The bus was full of passengers, and the aisle was crowded. Fortunately, Lu Fan got on the bus early and occupied a seat.

Sitting next to him was a passenger of similar age. Although dressed neatly and cleanly, Lu Fan dared to guarantee that he was an "oil rat," because that "oil" smell was too familiar and couldn't be removed by just taking a bath.

The journey of more than 80 kilometers took more than three hours, which showed how bad the road conditions were.

It was bumpy everywhere, and the constant jolting caused people to vomit with plastic bags, emitting a pungent smell. Lu Fan almost couldn't help vomiting.

But the young man next to him had no discomfort and, bored, started chatting with Lu Fan.

"Brother, looking at your big bags and small bags, what are you going to Baishu Bay for?"

For this former "peer," Lu Fan felt a trace of intimacy and smiled: "Going to work?"

"We look about the same age, you're already working? Township government?"

"Baishu Bay Forest Farm."

This person showed an envious look and said: "You who study well are awesome. The forest farm is a good unit. I heard your farm director Li Yongji has two houses in the county town!"

Lu Fan didn't commit himself and asked: "Brother is from Baishu Bay? What's your surname?"

"My name is Cao Tianma, I am from Baishu Bay." After speaking, he waited to see Lu Fan's reaction.

Sure enough, Lu Fan almost sprayed out!

Cao Tianma said proudly: "Awesome, right! My ancestor is Cao Cao, a great hero!"

Lu Fan gave a thumbs up and said: "Awesome! This is the first time I've heard this surname, and your name also has quite a connotation! My name is Lu Fan, brother, where are you making a fortune?"

Cao Tianma said mysteriously: "I'll call you Brother Fan. My old man is a carpenter in Baishu Bay. His skill in making coffins is unmatched within ten miles. Brother, you have to show mercy in the future! As for me, I'm hanging out in the Xinhe area."

Lu Fan said: "I'm just reporting to the unit today, how would I have the ability to take care of anyone? Besides, your father is a coffin maker, the relationship with the forest farm must be quite good, right?"

Cao Tianma said indignantly: "Good my ass, Li Yongji only recognizes money and not people. Every 'material' has to be skimmed, otherwise, he will forcibly take it away. He's very dark!"

Hearsay might not be true, Lu Fan recorded this information, but it was better to see it with his own eyes.

Chatting, the two gradually became familiar, and Lu Fan felt that he was very compatible with this stranger Cao Tianma.

Arriving at Baishu Bay Township at 12 noon, after getting off the bus, Cao Tianma insisted on treating Lu Fan to a meal, and righteously went to the mutton restaurant, which was the top hospitality standard in the township.

Unable to refuse, Lu Fan could only follow him, and initially recognized this friend he met by chance.

After the meal, the two parted ways, and Lu Fan went to the forest farm to report, at the end of the street.

Passing by, he saw the Baishu Bay Township Government, where people were coming and going, which could be considered the place with the largest flow of people on the whole street.

Without the noise of pedestrians, without the prosperity of the city, Lu Fan only saw a few restaurants, a grain and oil store, and a few small shops. Many storefronts were closed. A dignified township actually gave people a feeling of tranquility and desolation. No wonder County Chief Han and Manager Wu both said this was a godforsaken place. It was indeed "well-deserved" and lived up to its name. What kind of development could there be in such a place? Disappointment and frustration arose spontaneously, and he was immensely looking forward to County Chief Han transferring him back as soon as possible.

Entering the gate of Baishu Bay Forest Farm, what came into view was a row of stone kilns, with six bungalows on the left and right. It looked like, except for a few office rooms, the others seemed to be warehouses. On both sides of the courtyard, wood more than one person high was piled up, presumably all "materials" "collected."

Searching room by room, he saw the "Farm Director" doorplate on a stone kiln, so Lu Fan knocked on the door.

"Who is it?" A lazy voice came from inside.

"Hello, Farm Director, I am Lu Fan, here to report."

"Wait a minute!"

Before long, Lu Fan heard the sound of getting up and putting on shoes, and then the door was opened, seeing a bald man with sleepy eyes.

"Are you that new Lu Fan?"

"Yes, Farm Director, have a smoke."

Li Yongji took the cigarette and smiled: "Come in and talk. We will be stirring the ladle in the same pot in the future, don't be polite. The unit hasn't had anyone new for many years, finally seeing a new face!"

Appearance comes from the heart. Lu Fan's first impression was that this guy didn't look like a good person! But he definitely wouldn't show it.

"Farm Director, I've just started working, I don't understand anything. I don't know what procedures I need to fulfill?"

Li Yongji waved his hand and said: "You don't need to worry about anything. Let the accountant Wang Le take the establishment book to get you on the establishment, adjust your salary, and handle medical insurance. You just work with peace of mind.

I will briefly talk about our unit's situation: there are 7 people in total, including you, and three are on sick leave. The competent unit is the Forestry Bureau. We mainly do several aspects of work: 1. Guarantee the ecological safety of forest resources, forest fire prevention is the top priority; 2. Management of forest land resources; 3. Seedling cultivation; 4. Forestry special law enforcement. The rest must be coordinated, such as party building, party style and clean government construction, and other messy things. The bureau will come down for the year-end assessment soon, you must enter the state as soon as possible."

Lu Fan could only say: "Okay, Farm Director, I will familiarize myself with the work as soon as possible, and please criticize and correct me at any time if there are any deficiencies."

"You young people learn fast, it must be no problem. Typing is no problem, right? The assessment materials are similar to previous years, just change them casually and you can deal with the errand."

Looking at this posture, the Farm Director didn't even plan to let him catch his breath, and wanted to directly catch a strong man to do the work.

After chatting for a few more sentences, the Farm Director stood up and said: "Xiaofan, I'll take you to the office. It was cleaned up a few days ago, and office equipment and beds are all equipped."

"No need to trouble you, I'll go by myself."

The Farm Director picked up the key and said: "Let's go, I'll take you to recognize the door."

Before long, the two arrived at the bungalow on the right. Li Yongji opened the second room, and a strange smell rushed to his face. It was messy inside, but it looked like everything was available.

"Xiaofan, these things were moved in two days ago, you clean up first, and after work in the afternoon, we will have a meal to welcome you!"

"Okay, Farm Director, you go ahead."

After the Farm Director left, Lu Fan began to clean up his little nest. Although it was a bit damp, no matter what, this was the first office that belonged to him, which was extremely precious and of great significance.

Just as he was wiping the table, someone came in, smiling: "Young man, are you the new Lu Fan?"

Lu Fan hurriedly asked: "Who are you?"

"My name is Wang Le, the unit's accountant. The things here were moved in by me asking someone two days ago."

"Oh my, too much trouble for Brother Wang!"

"What's polite, we are all colleagues in the future. If you lack anything, just say the word, and I'll ask the store to send it over."

"Thank you, Brother Wang, please take care of me in the future!"

After a while, a burst of laughter came from the Farm Director's office. Wang Le said: "The county finally did a personnel job, assigning us a cadre. Now it's easy, Farm Director, I won't do those messy jobs anymore."

Li Yongji smiled: "Young people, give them opportunities. Add more burdens to them, so their potential can be stimulated, their work ability can be exercised, and it will be conducive to his growth. However, we must grasp a 'degree', don't let him touch the law enforcement part."

"Don't worry, I definitely have a sense of proportion. A young kid, what does he know!"

Spending a whole afternoon, Lu Fan cleaned up the office to look like something. Sitting in the office chair, he stretched beautifully, looking at the neat bed, a sense of pride arose spontaneously. This was the first place where he fought and lived. Today, he officially stepped into the system, fighting and struggling for a beautiful tomorrow!

Just before work, Li Yongji and Wang Le took Lu Fan to the largest restaurant in the township. Just as they sat down in the private room, a middle-aged man full of alcohol entered.

Li Yongji said unhappily: "Old Hou, drinking before work? Today we are welcoming a new colleague. I called you three times before you answered."

Unexpectedly, Old Hou directly retorted: "You eat meat, I can't even drink the soup, and still go to work? Why do anything without drinking?"

After speaking, he said to Lu Fan: "Are you the new one? My name is Hou Qisen, just call me Old Hou."

"My name is Lu Fan, please take care of me!"

"Haha, what can I take care of? If you want to drink, find me. As for the others, you have to see if the Farm Director can let it flow out from his fingernails!"

Li Yongji's temper was also too good. He didn't explode even like this, but persuaded: "Old Hou, there is a new colleague, don't lose face, can you eat a meal properly?"

Hou Qisen smiled: "Okay, the leader has spoken, we soldiers have to listen! Drink, drink a few cups with Xiaofan today."

Sure enough, where there are people, there is a world. However, Lu Fan was not prepared to get involved in their messy affairs, and only planned to muddle through the days and prepare to transfer. ===== CHAPTER 22 =====