Chapter 341: Add One More Police Chief

During this year‑plus assessment period, each team has labored greatly, and now the time has finally come to reap the fruits.

Only three of the team leaders were seen standing with their backs perfectly straight.

Only Group Two's Fan Dashan was uneasy, because his ranking was in the middle, just one point behind the leader; that in‑between feeling is the most uncomfortable.

At this moment, on the stage, Tang Qiusheng, as witness, announced the Police Chief candidates.

"Captain Lei just spoke well, so I won't add anything; let's go straight to the result."

Tang Qiusheng took the Appointment Certificate handed over by Wang Fengshi and said: "Before announcing the Police Chief appointment results, I want to tell everyone that we built few trains this time, so the number of Police Chiefs selected is also few; however, we will definitely build more trains in the future, letting Railway lines spread across the motherland.

What I mean by saying this is that the team leaders who didn't become Police Chiefs should not be discouraged; there will be many more opportunities in the future…"

Even though Tang Qiusheng said that, Fan Dashan still couldn't muster any enthusiasm.

He thought it was just empty talk; if he can't become Police Chief this time, the future will only get harder.

"Alright, everyone be quiet," Tang Qiusheng signaled the audience not to discuss, then began to compare the Appointment Certificates and announce the first Police Chief Position.

"The first‑place winner of this assessment period is Group Three leader Comrade Jiang Yuanchao; please have Comrade Jiang Yuanchao say a few words, and everyone, applaud and welcome him."

As applause rang in the conference room, Jiang Yuanchao, as if a sack of dung were stuck to his back, straightened his spine extremely rigidly and strode onto the stage.

Then he took the glorious Appointment Certificate from Tang Qiusheng's hands with both hands.

Immediately, at Tang Qiusheng's signal, Jiang Yuanchao, standing on the stage, turned to face everyone.

"Thank you all for your encouragement. First, I can become Police Chief thanks to the nation's cultivation of me, and also I must thank Captain Lei, and thank Railway Bureau Director Tang for giving me this opportunity.

I will certainly not betray Captain Lei's and Director Tang's trust in me; in my future work I will treat my duties more seriously and wholeheartedly provide service to passengers."

Jiang Yuanchao didn't speak much, but his attitude was very sincere and upright, causing Captain Lei and Lei Zhan'ge to nod in unison.

Especially Jiang Yuanchao's performance at work left no fault to be found.

Having secured first place with the highest score, this Police Chief Position is truly well‑deserved.

Next, the Group Five leader and the Group One leader received second and third place, respectively.

The two leaders also went up on stage and briefly said a few words about serving the people.

As for the announcement of the Police Chief candidates at this meeting, everyone's mood didn't fluctuate much, because the assessment scores are always visible, so everyone already knew who would become Police Chief.

It was expected that after announcing the Police Chief appointments, either Captain Lei or Director Tang would give a brief summary, and the meeting would formally conclude.

What surprised everyone was that after Lei Zhan'ge gave a glance, Tang Qiusheng suddenly announced an unexpected decision.

"Everyone be quiet, there's one more thing to announce. After discussion by our Railway Bureau and reporting to the department, it was finally decided to add one more Police Chief candidate…"

Before Tang Qiusheng could finish speaking, the audience instantly erupted.

The main discussion was: we previously said only three Police Chiefs would be selected, why add another now?

Who would this added one be? Everyone's gaze simultaneously turned to Fan Dashan.

Fan Dashan and Deng Hairong were only one point apart; honestly, it's a pity, but rules are rules—being one point behind means you cannot become Police Chief.

But this time the Railway Bureau suddenly decided to add another Police Chief, and it must be Fan Dashan.

Upon hearing this decision, Fan Dashan's expression changed rapidly: first confusion, then shock, and finally pure excitement.

"Chief Fan, congratulations,"

"Yes, Chief Fan, according to the assessment ranking, this added fourth Police Chief is none other than you."

"Chief Fan, if in the future I'm assigned to your line, please take good care of me."

Facing everyone's congratulations, Fan Dashan's mouth twisted into a grin, and he couldn't help glancing at Lu Cheng beside him.

"I tell you, Group Leader Lu, your mouth is blessed; you said adding a Police Chief and it really was added; today I'm borrowing your good words."

Ugh! Lu Cheng was a bit stunned; he had mentioned adding a Police Chief, but was Fan Dashan misunderstanding something?

Nevertheless, Lu Cheng didn't say much, just let Fan Dashan enjoy his happiness for a while.

After all, in a lifetime, there are only a few moments one can be this happy.

Looking again at Tang Qiusheng and Lei Zhan'ge exchanging glances on the stage, they were also a bit bewildered; the fourth Police Chief hadn't been announced yet, so why was Fan Dashan so thrilled?

Even more puzzling, Fan Dashan immediately walked toward the stage.

"You, why did you come up?" Tang Qiusheng, holding the last Appointment Certificate, asked in confusion.

"Oh, Director Tang, I came up to take the Appointment Certificate so you won't have to call me again; I'm the most self‑aware person."

Fan Dashan was so excited at this moment that he could no longer wait and snatched the Appointment Certificate.

Tang Qiusheng blinked, suddenly realizing something.

He hadn't directly announced the fourth Police Chief candidate earlier because he feared that suddenly adding one would cause misunderstanding or objections.

So he planned to first explain the reason for adding a Police Chief to everyone.

However… Fan Dashan came up directly, catching him off guard.

"Um, Chief Fan…"

As Tang Qiusheng was about to speak, Fan Dashan looked at the Appointment Certificate in his hand, suddenly noticing something wrong, and his expression turned odd.

How could it be written with 'Lu Cheng''s name? That's impossible!

Where did the problem arise?

Tang Qiusheng thought, fine, since the Appointment Certificate has a name on it, let Fan Dashan look at it himself; it's better than me spending words explaining.

Who would have thought that what made Tang Qiusheng drop his jaw was that Fan Dashan, holding the Appointment Certificate, suddenly said.

"Director Tang, is your Railway Bureau being so careless? My surname is Fan, my full name is Fan Dashan, three characters, not two."

"Chief Fan, you're right, that's the reason…" Tang Qiusheng said, a bit helpless.

Fan Dashan didn't listen at all: "No, Director Tang, this is definitely a mistake by your Railway Bureau! But I know it's not your fault; you rarely come to the team, we have six groups, mixing up names is normal, just correct it."

Tang Qiusheng truly had no solution, so he looked aside; Lei Zhan'ge, as always, spoke decisively.

"Little Fan, you go down first and listen to Director Tang."

"Eh, okay, Captain Lei."

Fan Dashan had only taken a few steps before turning back: "Director Tang, don't forget to change it over!"