Chapter 619: Inquiring About the Other Deputy Team Leader

Lu Cheng fixed his face and said: "Either your young comrade's brain isn't sharp, how could you fail to hang it? This wall is so big, line it up to the left in a straight line."

The young comrade cleared his throat, looking somewhat helpless.

"I've never hung it like that before. I'll check other rooms; at most there are only two."

"That's because you haven't met me. If you had, it would have been hung already. Hurry up!"

The young comrade couldn't help muttering: "These combined positions are just too many…"

Seeing Lu Cheng glaring there, they hurried back to the logistics department and began making a nameplate.

Lu Cheng had just finished sprinkling water here and was about to continue cleaning when a noisy chatter suddenly came.

It turned out that Deng Hairong and a few other sergeants had arrived; as soon as they entered, they began bowing and congratulating.

"Lu Jingzhang, promotion! Congratulations, congratulations."

"What Lu Jingzhang? Now we have to change the address; he's a Deputy Team Leader now."

Seeing Deng Hairong and the others arrive, Lu Cheng was quite surprised.

The main point is that everyone started from the grassroots and was promoted to sergeant together; it hasn't been long, and Lu Cheng was directly promoted from sergeant to Deputy Team Leader, a deputy division rank.

Don't underestimate this tiny level; many people spend their whole lives unable to cross it.

The reason Lu Cheng didn't tell the big guys was that he feared they'd become jealous.

And Deng Hairong and the others were indeed jealous; when they first heard Lu Cheng was promoted to Deputy Team Leader, their hearts were itching with hatred.

They're all sergeants; why should Lu Cheng become Deputy Team Leader?

But then they quickly realized the situation; Lu Cheng's promotion to Deputy Team Leader was already a done deal, no one could change it.

From now on Lu Cheng will be their direct superior; instead of complaining behind his back, they'd better congratulate him face‑to‑face, even if just for show, so that Lu Cheng won't later set traps for them.

Seeing everyone arrive and utter some congratulatory words, Lu Cheng also knew they were just there for show.

Putting on a show, Lu Cheng is the most adept.

"You all already know this? Oh dear, I was trying to keep a low profile, didn't want to tell everyone, just afraid of disturbing work—work comes first. This little Deputy Team Leader of mine isn't worth everyone worrying about."

Deng Hairong and the others all wore forced smiles; a little Deputy Team Leader? Then those sergeants of theirs are even smaller.

"Heh, regardless of rank size, any promotion is worth celebrating."

"Right, right, from now on you Deputy Team Leader must take good care of us, after all we're old colleagues."

"No problem, no problem, I'll definitely prioritize taking care of our old colleagues." Lu Cheng said, seeing that no one seemed ready to leave, he tentatively added.

"Then, shall I treat everyone to dinner tonight?"

The several sergeants caught on; none had brought any gifts, how could they let others treat them to a meal.

One sergeant poked Deng Hairong.

Deng Hairong then stepped forward: "That Lu Jing… Deputy Captain Lu, we actually have something we want to ask you about."

Lu Cheng, holding the broom head, suddenly understood; it turned out everyone wasn't there just to congratulate, they just didn't know what they wanted to inquire about?

"What matter, Sergeant Deng?"

Deng Hairong first glanced at everyone, then continued: "Here's the thing, we heard that two Deputy Team Leaders are to be appointed, but we only heard you were promoted. Who is the other Deputy Team Leader?"

It turned out they were asking about this, which is normal; who doesn't want to climb up? This is a deputy division‑level Deputy Team Leader after all.

As for the other Deputy Team Leader, Lu Cheng had already recommended Ding Han Zhen to Director Tang; the veteran sergeant is the most suitable candidate.

Tang Qiusheng was also pleased with the recommendation and believes that within a few days the appointment of Ding Han Zhen will be issued.

Lu Cheng was about to answer everyone, but seeing their expectant eyes, it was clear they all wanted him to say that the Deputy Team Leader was himself.

Lu Cheng looked again at the broom head in his hand and suddenly didn't want to speak.

"Sorry, big guys, the other Deputy Team Leader has indeed already been decided, but you see, I just moved into a new office and have to be busy cleaning the room. I don't have time right now; perhaps I'll tell you another day."

Lu Cheng's intention was obvious; everyone saw through it—a single sentence could have cleared it up without any delay, yet he said it that way, as if he wanted them to help clean the room first.

Nevertheless, everyone truly wanted to know, so they kept cleaning.

"Then Deputy Captain Lu, we'll help you clean; we're all old comrades, your work is our work."

"No, no." Lu Cheng waved his hand hurriedly.

"Look, I really don't mean that, oh… over there there's a towel, the mop is at that spot…"

With everyone's participation, the cleaning speed noticeably increased, but it seemed everyone had something on their mind; they cleaned half‑heartedly, and the areas they passed over were still as before, corners still dusty, as if nothing had been cleaned.

Lu Cheng walked up to Deng Hairong and gave a soft cough twice.

Deng Hairong looked up puzzled; Lu Cheng deliberately spoke in a very serious low voice.

"Clean well; inside here, you're the one I value the most."

"What do you mean?"

"There are many people now."

"Many people?"

Lu Cheng gave a subtle glance, deliberately said nothing more, and finally solemnly patted Deng Hairong's shoulder.

Deng Hairong remained where he was, lingering on Lu Cheng's words…

His heart suddenly raced.

He realized: the other Deputy Team Leader is him?

It must be so; otherwise Lu Cheng wouldn't have said that.

Fearing the crowd, if he said it publicly it would surely draw jealous, resentful gazes.

Such thoughtful care…

Thinking that, Deng Hairong felt a surge of vigor throughout his body.

"Hey, big guys, roll up your sleeves and get moving quickly, why are you dawdling and slacking off!"

"When working for the Deputy Team Leader, you can't slack off like this; work seriously and make sure every corner is cleaned spotless."

After Deng Hairong let out a shout, he personally took the lead and ordered everyone to get to work with feverish energy.

They wiped the table inside and out, carefully swept away the corner spiderwebs with a broom, cleaned the windowsill and glass until they were crystal clear, and mopped the floor so it could reflect people's silhouettes.

If Lu Cheng did it himself, it would take an afternoon, but under Deng Hairong's command it was finished in half an hour.

From start to finish, Lu Cheng tried several times to work together with everyone, but Deng Hairong kept pinning him to a chair and even handed him his own cigarette to smoke.

After the work was done, Deng Hairong sent everyone away, then turned around and came back himself.

"Hehe, Deputy Captain Lu, how's it? Satisfied with the result, right."

Lu Cheng was, of course, satisfied; the whole house was clean, as if it had been newly renovated.

"Not bad, I told you Police Sergeant Deng's work ability is especially outstanding; you can see it even from such small tasks."

Deng Hairong laughed: "Right? Actually I'm also capable of big deeds; for example, this Deputy Team Leader—being chosen by the bureau is definitely a wise move."

"By the way, Deputy Captain Lu, when will my Deputy Team Leader appointment be issued?"