Chapter 6: Suspension and Reflection

Fan Weiguo slammed his palm heavily on the table and shouted

Fan Hongyu's issue reached a formal organizational conclusion on the third day—suspension for reflection

Suddenly, he missed his parents very much, more than at any other time.

Suddenly returning from the bizarre and colorful 21st century to over twenty years ago, the entertainment was somewhat lacking, which is understandable for Officer Fan's difficulty in adapting

Fan Weiguo was both angry and amused; at such a time, he was still concerned about "national affairs"? He really considers himself a significant figure

Fan Hongyu is very bored

Ordinary police officers have little connection with the county committee compound

Guan Limei, being a woman, was attentive and quickly reminded her husband, then hurriedly closed the door.

Such a thing is almost unimaginable. Not to mention that ordinary people simply do not have the courage for it, the key point is, what benefits are there in doing this? Only a fool would engage in something that offers no benefits and only risks

As the sun set in the west, Fan Hongyu, who had been jostled for two hours on a long-distance bus, arrived in front of the courtyard of the County Committee of Yuyang, carrying a simple shoulder bag

Do not understand

Otherwise, Secretary Qiu, who has always exhibited the demeanor of a great general, would not hastily go to the provincial capital

After sitting idly for a while, Fan Hongyu simply stood up and left the office

Hongyu, why are you back? Today is not Saturday, is it

After all, what kind of great disaster could a mere inexperienced youth like Fan Hongyu possibly cause

The Yuyang County Party Committee compound has several dormitory buildings, most of which are old-style tube buildings. Only two buildings, newly constructed last year, are designated for the accommodation of officials at the division level and above.

"Are you the one to handle this? What an audacious claim. How do you intend to manage it? Are you the provincial party secretary or a central leader? Can you really handle it? You and the - figure - book are already under suspension for reflection, aren't you?"

However, Fan Hongyu's suspension for reflection is somewhat different from ordinary suspensions for reflection. Generally speaking, when other colleagues are suspended for reflection, there is always a time limit, or they are required to make a profound self-examination, after which a decision is made regarding their return to work based on the circumstances

Fan Hongyu smiled faintly and said softly

Old Fan, please lower your voice a little...

Fan Hongyu asked, "Dad, has Secretary Qiu really been criticized by Governor Lei?"

Old Fan, you are back... Please sit for a moment, the meal will be ready soon

Of course, the position of the desk cannot be moved, and those who are supposed to sit next to Fan Hongyu cannot relocate to another place to work. However, the attitude of "respectful distance" is unmistakable. Colleagues who were originally sneaking glances at him would hurriedly lower their heads as soon as Fan Hongyu's eyes shifted slightly, unwilling to meet his gaze.

Guan Limei hurriedly sat down next to Fan Weiguo and asked anxiously

At least in the future, there will be no worries about meals

Fortunately, despite Fan Hongyu's antics, he is still quite intelligent. He managed to complete three years of high school and surprisingly got admitted to a junior college, which finally relieved Fan Weiguo and his wife.

However, this warm atmosphere was soon disrupted

Father, it is said that the tactics of war are ever-changing, and the forms of water are not constant. Matters of politics are indeed unpredictable

Hmph, he is incredibly audacious, actually daring to unilaterally alter the article written by Secretary Qiu and even publishing it in the provincial newspaper. Now this matter has stirred up a great commotion throughout the entire region. I heard that Secretary Qiu was severely criticized by Governor Lei.

Fan Weiguo, unable to contain his anger, almost shouted his question.

What other opinions could Secretary Rong have? Of course, he would agree. The Provincial Party Committee and the Department of Publication and Promotion have already recommended that article to the "Mass Daily" and "Horn" magazine

Everyone is holding back!

You are still making excuses

Hongyu, have you gotten into trouble again

The mother before him appeared so young, with dark hair and a straight posture, in stark contrast to the frail image that Fan Hongyu had in mind. In that moment, Fan Hongyu's emotions were stirred profoundly

Fan Hongyu did not sit down, but squeezed outside the kitchen door, smiling and chatting with his mother

At that time, Fan Weiguo was not yet a county leader; he was merely the deputy director of the county agricultural bureau. However, he was still considered a leader to some extent. For the sake of Fan Hongyu, Fan Weiguo frequently visited the school to ingratiate himself and speak kindly, leaving him with no face left at all.

One can secure a respectable future

What is Secretary Rong's opinion

Fan Hongyu could not help but cheer.

Seeing that her son seemed to have matured overnight, Guan Limei felt even more delighted

Fan Hongyu looked up at the old-style gate of the county party committee compound, picked up his bag, and walked straight in

Despite feeling angry, Fan Weiguo still answered his son's question

The son is in the prime of his youth and has quite an appetite

Fan Hongyu said solemnly: "Dad, this matter is very important!"

Subsequently, Fan Hongyu was specifically named by Qiu Mingshan to work at the municipal party committee office, which greatly pleased Fan Weiguo and Guan Limei

That's great

Between Yuyang County Chengguan Town and Huanhua City, there are actually only over 50 kilometers. In later times, this distance would take at most an hour by car. However, the condition of the county-level roads at that time was truly unsatisfactory, almost completely in disrepair. Even though Fan Hongyu was physically robust, he felt a deep ache throughout his body after getting out of the car, which was quite uncomfortable

Fan Hongyu replied with a smile: "The book club is on Saturday, but I miss home."

It seems that this matter has ultimately been spread.

Guan Limei said in the kitchen, feeling quite cheerful

Fan Hongyu pressed for an answer

"Hongyu, what trouble have you caused this time?"

Fan Weiguo's face turned green with anger

Fan Hongyu packed his belongings and returned to his hometown in Yuyang County the same day

After a moment, Fan Hongyu said

However, it is evident that Fan Hongyu has made a significant blunder

On the third day, Qiu Mingshan finally returned from the province

More than twenty years ago, he had lived here for a brief period. When Fan Weiguo was appointed as the Deputy County Head of Yuyang County, Fan Hongyu had just started university, returning only during winter and summer vacations for two to three months. After graduating from university, he moved into the cadre dormitory of the Yanhuazhi Committee. A few months later, when Qiu Mingshan left his position, Fan Weiguo also faced misfortune, being transferred to the regional sanitation department as Deputy Director, and Fan Hongyu never returned to the Yuyang County Committee compound again. Even when he was later demoted to the Criminal Investigation Team of the Yuyang County Public Security Bureau, he seldom came back here.

Fan Hongyu's suspension for reflection is different

Approximately twenty minutes later, Fan Weiguo returned home

Upon returning from Secretary Qiu's office, Fan Hongyu suddenly became a "time bomb". All his colleagues in the office kept their distance, none dared to speak to him more than a word, and even avoided making eye contact with him

This place is both familiar and unfamiliar to Fan Hongyu

Dad, regarding this matter, you need not concern yourself; I will handle it.

You ask him yourself! It is simply lawless!

The two individuals who truly know the details, Qiu Mingshan and Cai Yang, went to Hongzhou together. The remaining colleagues can only make blind guesses.

Unexpectedly, upon seeing Fan Hongyu, Fan Weiguo immediately adopted a stern expression, let out a heavy "humph" at the *illustration* book, and angrily shouted: "Fan Hongyu, what is the matter with you? You are incredibly audacious!"

Fan Hongyu shook his head helplessly

Cai Yang, the head of the Second Section of the Secretariat, immediately summoned Fan Hongyu, with a stern expression, to announce the decision made by the Office of the Municipal Committee regarding him

You... are you trying to drive me crazy? Be honest and tell me, who made you do this? How could you be so thoughtless? You dare to do something like this!

What happened, what happened

Fan Hongyu suddenly felt a bit of a blockage in his throat

Guan Limei immediately walked out of the kitchen upon hearing this, repeatedly asking with a look of astonishment on her face, as an ominous premonition surged within her

Fan Weiguo exclaimed in anger

Fan Hongyu also remained silent, smiled slightly, and then turned to leave

As soon as Fan Hongyu left, the office erupted with a loud "bang".

Apart from this, he has nothing else to do

Comrade Fan Hongyu, a staff member of the Second Section of the Secretariat, is sitting in the office, smoking, drinking tea, and reading the newspaper

He was troubled about how to expand the influence of this matter when Secretary Rong came to "help".

Mother, it cannot be said that I caused trouble; I merely expressed some of my own views

As a mother, it is always easy to be swayed by such "sweet words". In that moment, Guan Limei did not ask much, smiling as she busied herself with preparing the meal. Because Fan Hongyu suddenly returned home, Guan Limei decided on the spur of the moment to cook an extra dish.

Mom

After Cai Yang formally announced the decision, he closed his mouth and did not even glance at Fan Hongyu, nor did he utter a single extra word, as if Fan Hongyu had suddenly turned into air, and the Second Secretary's Department no longer acknowledged the existence of this person

No one knows what exactly happened

Fan Weiguo widened his eyes and said, "What, you don't believe it? Do you think this is just a joke?"

No one has thought of revising the article for the time being

Fan Hongyu pressed the doorbell, and the door opened immediately. A middle-aged woman in her forties exclaimed in surprise.

Has Hongyu gotten into trouble again

As a member of the county committee and the executive deputy county head, Fan Weiguo resides on the third floor of Unit 3 in Building 1, the best floor and the best suite

Guan Limei did not notice her son's unusual behavior at all; while urging him to enter the house, she happily chattered away. Among her two sons and one daughter, it was Fan Hongyu who caused her the most worry. Before going to university, Fan Hongyu was not a quiet character; he was famously known as the "troublemaker" at Yuyang No. 1 Middle School, engaging in fights and causing all sorts of trouble. Almost every few days, either Guan Limei or Fan Weiguo would receive a complaint call from the school.

Fan Hongyu slowly approached the sofa and sat down, gazing at Fan Weiguo with a calm expression

Walking along the tranquil tree-lined path in the county committee courtyard, Fan Hongyu felt a deep sense of reflection

Fan Weiguo, filled with anger, strode to the side of the sofa and sat down heavily, breathing heavily.

Fan Hongyu let out a long sigh, as if a weight had finally been lifted from his heart

Fan Hongyu hurriedly approached and reached out to take the briefcase from Fan Weiguo's hand

Hongyu

Family scandals should not be made public

At least, the air here is still quite fresh

Not long after, Qiu Mingshan left the office and headed to the provincial capital

Looking at her son, Guan Limei asked with great concern

This is not surprising; within an organization, there are fundamentally no secrets that can be kept for an extended period of time

Dad

There is no time limit, nor is there a requirement for him to conduct a profound self-reflection. As for where he should suspend his duties for reflection, the rules to be followed during the reflection period, and when he will return to work at the unit, none of these have been specified