Chapter 3, Troublesome Tasks

After numerous reforms and reorganizations, the number of people has dwindled significantly; those who could leave have all left, and those who could change careers have all changed. It has now transformed into a company resembling a property management firm, "Dongyang Company," primarily relying on the rental of factory buildings, warehouses, and storefronts along the street for sustenance. Only the elderly, weak, sick, and disabled remain in the family compound.

527 Factory, located right next to the Chaoyang River, was once a thriving military industrial enterprise, employing over 3,000 workers at its peak. It had its own hospital, cinema, kindergarten, and elementary school for the children of its employees

Just these matters are already quite troublesome, but there are even more vexing issues in Chaoyang Village

Since you have joined the workforce and participated in the pre-job training, you are now an official police officer

The issue of land compensation and demolition compensation is not related to the public security authorities; however, they cannot ignore the disputes that arise from it. Moreover, the district will not stand idly by while this happens, as law enforcement personnel from the urban construction and planning departments frequently go to dismantle illegal constructions

Han Chaoyang was caught off guard. Following Captain Yang into the office, he said with a frown, "Master, I am not complaining or making a fuss. It's just moving houses. There is nothing wrong with moving in, but I am not a formal police officer yet; I am still on probation and do not even have enforcement authority."

The reason for applying is entirely due to an unconscious "uniform dream"; as a boy, who hasn't admired soldiers and police officers

On the first day of reporting, Han Chaoyang was completely demoralized by being splashed with a bucket of cold water. He thought to himself, isn't it just a job? You are merely a superior, not the boss who holds the "power of life and death." You look down on me, but I look down on you too. I will do my job well, ensuring you cannot find any faults with me. What can you do to me?

A person values their reputation, just as a tree values its bark

Although I had never thought about becoming a police officer before graduating from university, I made the decision to take the civil service examination when I could not find a suitable job. Upon seeing the numerous positions listed in the announcement, I unhesitatingly applied to become a police officer. It was not because the police civil service position was easier to obtain compared to others, nor was it due to the high salary of police officers. In fact, I had known since my middle school days that being a police officer is the most arduous and challenging role within the civil service, with the most difficult prospects for promotion.

Old Guan's luck is not very good, but there are others who are even more unfortunate

The former state-owned enterprise, and moreover a military industrial enterprise, has not yet disbanded its security department. The overall security within the factory area is relatively good, so there is no need to worry about Factory 527

Not only did they not have unrealistic expectations, nor did they disdain the hardships of grassroots work, but instead, they were filled with passion and prepared to take root in the grassroots to realize their ambitions. However, as a result of their professional background, they were not well received. During the first meeting, the director openly expressed their unwelcoming attitude in front of so many people, even calling the political office of the sub-bureau on the spot to request a personnel change

Even the most honest villagers are not idle; they are hiring workers to return for renovations, and some are even installing streetlights at the roots of utility poles in front of their homes

The Dongming Community is merely a name; in fact, this community no longer exists. It has been incorporated into the current Chaoyang Community in administrative planning. What the leaders refer to as the Dongming Community is actually Dongming New Village, a residential complex developed by the developer five years ago. The property management fees are not cheap, there are quite a few security personnel, surveillance cameras are everywhere, and access requires a card swipe, so there are no significant issues regarding security measures.

Who does not wish to do well at work, who does not hope to be valued by their superiors, and who does not desire to get along harmoniously with colleagues? As someone who grew up in a "cadre family" and as a genuine "official second generation," Han Chaoyang is certainly not ignorant of the ways of the world.

It is as simple as that; I did not expect to be caught with a handle.

Having worked at the station for nearly six months, I have responded to calls almost every day, sometimes multiple times a day, and I can say that I have a relatively good understanding of the general situation in the jurisdiction

Yang Tao thought to himself that he knew this kid would come up with excuses. If you don't like being a police officer, then why did you take the civil service exam for the police?

One family keeps an eye on another, and a bowl of water must be held level. Why is it that they dismantle my house but not theirs? In such cases, the police must be called, and the longest time I spent with my master guarding the village was three days and three nights

Invest a little now, and it will not be as simple as just a little when it comes time for evaluation in the future

The leader's words are commands; understanding them is necessary for execution, and even if one does not understand, execution is still required. Moreover, it has been stated that this is an opportunity for you. The thought of going to the Chaoyang Police Office made Han Chaoyang's scalp tingle

What troubles Han Chaoyang the most is Chaoyang Village, which is situated between Factory 527 and Dongming Community

The urban village, which is a genuine representation, houses over 200 households of villagers on the southern side of Zhongshan Road. The land to the east has been requisitioned by developers, and Dongming New Village is built on the land of Chaoyang Village. To the south, there is still a large area of farmland, and it is said that Yanyang Railway Station is set to be relocated here

A good beginning is half the success, while a poor beginning is the start of a tragedy

The leadership has made a decision, leaving no room for negotiation. Yang Tao placed his hat on the table and asked, "Have you joined the company?"

In urban areas where every inch of land is precious, housing prices are high, and consequently, rental costs naturally rise. Many migrant workers, small vendors, and recent university graduates rent houses in the villages. The influx of outsiders is significant, and the population is highly mobile, making it a challenging task to ascertain the exact number of outsiders unless one monitors the situation daily

The words he spoke at that time, the tone he used, and the expression of displeasure and even disdain on his face are still vividly etched in my memory to this day

I have started my job, and the onboarding procedures were completed during the pre-employment training

The village is accustomed to "relying on the mountains for sustenance," as they collect sanitation fees from outsiders and stall fees from visiting vendors. Disputes have occurred more than once, and on several occasions, they have even escalated into physical confrontations. The patrol officers only reach Chaoyang Bridge, and do not manage matters further east, so in such cases, it is still necessary to call the Huayuan Police Station for assistance

The sign of the Chaoyang Police Service Office is hung at the entrance of the Chaoyang Community Service Station. There is an office room painted with blue and white police insignia, with a 110 emergency light box hanging. Inside, there is a lounge. However, the Huayuan Police Station has only a limited number of formal police officers, and the area they are responsible for is quite large, making it impossible to station officers at the police service office full-time. The main entrance is often locked, and whenever an incident occurs, it is difficult to find anyone, which has displeased the street leaders. Later, a community assistant was assigned to be stationed there.

The construction of the train station requires land acquisition, and developers from the city and even from outside have set their sights on this prime location. Han Chaoyang is unaware of the specific planning details, as he is usually overwhelmed with work and does not pay attention to these matters. He only knows that villagers frequently engage in disputes over trivial issues, such as seeking more compensation or rampant illegal construction, or even minor grievances like a foot of soil being dug from the edge of a field.

The Chaoyang Community Police Station, which is about to be under jurisdiction, is located on Zhongshan East Road, covering an area of 1.3 square kilometers. It stretches from Chaoyang River in the west to Dongming Street in the east, and from the extended line of Renmin East Road in the south, with a resident population of over 7,000.

The salary of auxiliary police is limited, so it is unreasonable to expect them to be on duty 24 hours a day, which is why there are still no personnel in the police office at night

After much effort, I was accepted and, after completing three months of training, was assigned to the Huayuan Street Police Station, where I eagerly reported for duty.

In summary, opportunities are rare

If I had known that someone needed to be arranged to go over, I never would have expected this task to fall on me

Being treated this way, can one still shamelessly try to ingratiate oneself?

Yang Tao sat down on the chair, holding the tea cup with a serious expression: "Chaoyang, compared to others, you are quite fortunate. Guan Xiyuan, like you, is a student from an ordinary university, and like you, he took the civil service exam for police officers. Just because he started three years earlier, and at that time the city had no funds, his batch had to undergo training before being employed, and during the training period, they received no salary at all. Although you currently do not have a work certificate or law enforcement authority, at least you have been issued a police uniform and wear the rank of a first-level police officer. Guan Xiyuan, like you, is a student from an ordinary university, and like you, he took the civil service exam for police officers. Just because he started three years earlier, and at that time the city had no funds, his batch had to undergo training before being employed, and during the training period, they received no salary at all. Although you currently do not have a work certificate or law enforcement authority, at least you have been issued a police uniform and wear the rank of a first-level police officer. After a few more months of work, you can take the exam, and once you pass, you will be officially assigned a position and rank, which will be reported to the provincial department for your rank to be conferred. What did Guan Xiyuan's batch have? When they were assigned to the department, they didn't even have police uniforms, and they worked as 'plainclothes police officers' for a whole year, with only over 600 yuan for a month during the probation period. There were no overtime pay, no benefits, and they had to work overtime all day long." What did Guan Xiyuan's batch have? When they were assigned to the department, they didn't even have police uniforms, and they worked as 'plainclothes police officers' for a whole year, with only over 600 yuan for a month during the probation period. There were no overtime pay, no benefits, and they had to work overtime all day long.

The jurisdiction of the Garden Police Station is located in the urban-rural fringe, with the city center to the west and a highway exit to the east. The main thoroughfare of Yan'an City, Zhongshan Road, runs through this jurisdiction, which is now called Zhongshan East Road, previously known as the eastern extension of Zhongshan Road.

The leaders of the municipal bureau either do not conduct inspections, or if they do, they will certainly inspect the main roads such as Zhongshan Road, Renmin Road, and Jianshe Road. Every time I pass by the police service station at night, it is either in complete darkness or the main door is tightly locked, which naturally leads to dissatisfaction