Chapter 340: Announcing the Police Chief Selection

This time we invited Tian Shukuan to dine at the State-run Hotel; first, he is representing the Railway Bureau, to thank the Metallurgical Bureau Research Institute for its assistance.

Second, Lu Cheng also represents himself.

After the research work is successfully completed, the remaining tasks are production and assembly, which are to be completed by the Shencheng Vehicle Factory.

There, Chief Engineer Tan Zonggong is stationed, so Lu Cheng has no worries at all.

Therefore, this Police Chief Position can be said to be almost guaranteed.

The Metallurgical Bureau Research Institute has contributed a lot, so Lu Cheng also has to thank them.

The two ate while chatting idly.

Tian Shukuan said, "Group Leader Lu, I've heard that once this Snow Removal Machine is built, there will be a Ribbon‑Cutting Ceremony, with several senior leaders attending, and I heard leaders from Ha City will be there too; you'll definitely have to go."

Lu Cheng has not yet received any notice about this, so he can't readily accept; if it turns out he isn't invited, it would be a humiliation.

Before anything is settled, he can only say, "I don't mind; I'll follow whatever the organization arranges."

Tian Shukuan seemed a bit surprised; such a good chance to appear publicly shouldn't be left unclaimed.

After all, Lu Cheng is the deputy chief commander of this project, and the Snow Removal Machine Project's efficient completion could not have happened without his outstanding contribution.

One could say Group Leader Lu is enlightened, whereas others would have been scrambling for credit.

Lu Cheng smiled without replying; his credit is already secured, so there's no need to chase more.

After all, many others have also contributed greatly; if he were to claim all the credit for himself, it would inevitably provoke resentment, perhaps leading to hidden sabotage.

One must always be wary of others; the most frightening thing in this world is the human heart.

Thus at this critical juncture, no mishaps can be allowed; as long as the Snow Removal Machine Project lands smoothly, Lu Cheng will be satisfied.

By the way, Group Leader Lu, our former Deputy Bureau Chief Lin Zhenfeng, comrade, I heard he's back, but recently I also heard he may have been transferred out of town, still at Deputy Department-level.

Tian Shukuan chatted casually.

As for Lin Zhenfeng's later affairs, Lu Cheng knew almost nothing; after Lin Qingyan delivered the keys that night, he was drunk and dazed, and thereafter lost all contact.

He didn't know whether his sister could get in touch with Lin Qingyan, but he thought it no longer concerned him, so he never asked his sister.

"Well, that's fine."

Regardless of where Lin Zhenfeng is transferred, he remains at Deputy Department-level, indicating the organization still endorses him.

Lin Qingyan's fate has been completely altered by this; at least she no longer has to be sent down to the countryside for labor in the previous life and suffer persecution.

Lu Cheng can consider his wish of repaying a favor fulfilled; what remains is to properly revitalize the Lu family.

Hearing Lu Cheng's indifferent "That's fine," Tian Shukuan found it rather odd.

"Hey Group Leader Lu, aren't you Director Lin's son‑in‑law? Where exactly was Director Lin transferred to?"

Lu Cheng smiled helplessly, "I'm no longer his son‑in‑law now."

Tian Shukuan was a bit shocked; his chopsticks hovered in mid‑air, and after a while he finally realized the reason.

Seeing Lu Cheng just keep drinking, Tian Shukuan realized there was no need to continue the topic.

……

At the end of April, Lu Cheng still received, as scheduled, the notice to attend the Ribbon‑Cutting Ceremony, and to do so as the Speaker.

Actually, Wu Qiming should have been the Speaker, after all he is the chief commander responsible for the Snow Removal Machine development project.

But Wu Qiming is self‑aware; as chief commander, he hasn't contributed as much as Lu Cheng's deputy chief commander.

Moreover, he works in research and dislikes such public appearances; if he had the time, he'd rather draw another blueprint.

Thus, the Speaker role for the Ribbon‑Cutting Ceremony was passed from Wu Qiming to Lu Cheng.

Lu Cheng initially wanted to make small talk, but the more he was cordial, the more Wu Qiming felt he was embarrassing himself.

According to merit, Lu Cheng should have been the Speaker, and he cannot claim someone else's credit.

The Snow Removal Machine's production is entering its final stage, so the Ribbon‑Cutting Ceremony is set for half a month later.

Before that, there was something that excited all the team leaders.

It was Lei Zhan Ge; based on his performance over the past year, the candidate for the Police Chief Position was about to be announced.

Becoming Police Chief comes with Deputy Section Rank; how could that not be exciting?

On the day the meeting notice was sent, even Tang Qiusheng from the Railway General Bureau was invited.

When he saw Lu Cheng enter the conference room, Chief Fan snorted, "I thought I was the only one who was unnecessary to come, and you, who are even more unnecessary, actually showed up too!"

Lu Cheng didn't like the fellow much, so he replied coolly, "What do you mean?"

Chief Fan frowned, "Don't pretend you don't understand; your monthly assessment scores are written on the blackboard, so you don't know how many points each group has?"

Lu Cheng deliberately pretended to be clueless, "I really don't know; please, Chief Fan, clarify for me."

Chief Fan was truly irritated, "You! Fine, you want me to say something harsh, huh? Our Second Group is at least fourth, while you say your Sixth Group is at the bottom; if it were me, I'd be too ashamed to attend the meeting."

They had originally hoped that extending the assessment period would give the Second Group a chance to gain extra points, but in the end, the result was the same.

Damn… it's all because Ding Yuanmin was caught that time and couldn't get these two in; just thinking about it makes me angry.

Lu Cheng laughed, deliberately retorted: "You have no face because you…".

Seeing Chief Fan getting agitated, Lu Cheng suddenly patted his shoulder and lowered his voice, "Don't be in a hurry; I heard a rumor that this time's Police Chief selection may add an extra slot."

Chief Fan was taken aback for a moment, stared at Lu Cheng intently, and when Lu Cheng raised an eyebrow, he realized Lu Cheng was pulling his leg.

"Bullshit rumor, how could I not know? Stop talking…"

"Then believe it or not!"

Watching Lu Cheng enter the conference room, Chief Fan froze in place and muttered.

"Hmph, I'd actually love to add another Police Chief; then, in the ranking, it would definitely be my Second Group."

When all personnel were present, the meeting officially began.

Tang Qiusheng, representing the General Bureau as witness, after Lei Zhan Ge scanned the lower ranks, finally spoke.

"Everyone has worked hard during this period; through more than a year of assessments, the order at Beijing Station has been well maintained, and we have received much recognition from the revolutionary masses' feedback."

Of course, this could not have been done without everyone's contributions; I hope everyone can continue to maintain this work attitude…

Regarding the results of the earlier work, Lei Zhan Ge summarized them above.

After about half an hour, the meeting finally got to the main point, which was to officially announce the candidate for sheriff.