Section 4, Arrival

Subconsciously resting his arms under his head and gazing at the somewhat mottled ceiling, Zhao Guodong's heart gradually became somewhat bitter

The petite and delicate figure, combined with fair skin and a beautifully refined face, harmoniously blended together, complemented by a slightly curled short hairstyle. Dressed in a dashing police uniform, Zhao Guodong made an almost instantaneous decision to pursue this young woman.

I will definitely not disappoint Qiu's expectations

However, the sweet life seems to pass by so quickly. The harsh reality of job assignments after graduation made Zhao Guodong and Tang Jin swiftly feel the gap between their expectations and reality. Jiangkou County is still forty kilometers away from Andu City, yet Tang Jin was assigned to the Household Registration Section of the Tianhe District Sub-bureau. This mere distance of forty kilometers seemed to have distanced their relationship significantly.

The gap between the urban district bureau and the suburban county bureau is not merely a matter of one or two feet. Even if the bond between her and me is strong, in the face of the floods of spatial distance and the passage of time, which can fade everything, the emotional dam can only meet with collapse. I exert all my efforts to mend the potential breach, but how much effect can it truly have

Qiu Yuanfeng appeared somewhat cramped in the rattan chair, the rattan strips seemingly bulging outward due to his body. He was a stout man, and even at the age of not yet forty, his figure had already begun to show signs of distortion. However, this did not affect his competence; at least, his words were quite impressive.

Zhao Guodong nodded while making notes in his notebook, "Understood, I will go to Daguan Pass this afternoon"

Although Zhao Guodong would go to Tang Jin whenever he had free time, and Tang Jin would also come whenever she had the chance, the criminal police team was inherently busy. Often, when Tang Jin came over, she could not find anyone. Additionally, communication was inconvenient. Both Tang Jin and Zhao Guodong realized that if this continued, their relationship would inevitably face problems. However, this was not something that either of them could change.

Moreover, individuals like himself are numerous in the police academy, yet Zhao Guodong, with his thick skin and sheer determination, managed to defeat many competitors to become Tang Jin's boyfriend. This even sparked discontent among many in the academy, who felt it was akin to flowers being placed in cow dung

Zhao Guodong is aware that his circumstances are not particularly favorable. In terms of family background, he comes from an ordinary working-class family. Regarding connections, most of his relatives are either from rural areas or are ordinary residents of small towns. As for talent, getting admitted to a police academy is already an exceptional achievement for him. Although he is tall and sturdy, who pays attention to that these days?

There is no need to rush. You have just arrived at the office and the library. How about this: take a rest today since it is the weekend, and you can go home for a visit. You will officially start work on Monday. Bring Hu Minggui with you to Daguan Kou; he is from Daguan Kou and is familiar with the situation there. You should also get to know the local Party committee and government as well as the village officials in Daguan Kou as soon as possible, as this will facilitate your work and help you gain their support in the future

Alright, you may go. I have instructed everyone in the office to clean up for you and organize your things. You can take a rest today. Remember, attendance is at 8:30 AM sharp on Monday, do not be late.

Tang Jin's beauty and vivacity are sure to attract many admirers wherever she goes. The Tianhe Branch is located in the city center, with favorable economic conditions that are undoubtedly superior to those of the Jiangkou County Bureau by many times. It is certain that there will be numerous young men vying for Tang Jin's attention. Even if she can endure this for now, what about in the long run

Qiu Yuanfeng lit a cigarette handed to him by Zhao Guodong and took a deep puff, the pale blue smoke rings forming a faint barrier between the two, seemingly widening the distance between them.

The only solution may be to transfer to the municipal bureau or to several district branches, but this is easier said than done. Just think about it: having barely established himself in the county police criminal investigation team, he was already reassigned to Jiangmiao. Zhao Guodong felt a wave of irritation.

Zhao Guodong looked somewhat surprised; only two people involved in the matter of him helping Team Leader Liu knew about it, and even the bureau believed it was his own doing. How did this guy find out? Did Team Leader Liu tell him? Were their relations that close? However, since the other party did not clarify, Zhao Guodong did not ask further.

It seems that Tang Jin's relationship with herself has finally encountered issues, in fact, Zhao Guodong had already realized this three months ago

"Xiao Zhao, come to my office for a moment." Just after the first office meeting concluded, Zhao Guodong had not yet had the chance to go downstairs when he heard Qiu Yuanfeng's voice.

Xiao Zhao, since you have come to our Jiangmiao Station, let us set aside all burdens and work diligently. Our Jiangmiao is indeed the site of the former Jiangkou County before liberation, and it is also a place that produces talented individuals. Director Luan is one such person who emerged from our Jiangmiao Station

"Very well, the tasks have already been assigned in the meeting just now. You will be stationed in Daguan Kou and Tuling villages. Qiu, due to his age and declining health, can only rely on you to take on this responsibility," Qiu Yuanfeng said earnestly. "The situation in Daguan Kou and Tuling villages has not been very stable over the past year. The security personnel in the public security office of both villages have been hesitant and inactive. The party committee and government have some concerns, and the work has not been effectively carried out, leading to considerable public dissatisfaction. You need to familiarize yourself with the situation as soon as possible. Remember, you cannot accomplish everything on your own; you must rely on the local party committee and government to effectively mobilize the personnel in the public security office and achieve some results."

Returning to bed, Zhao Guodong found himself unable to fall asleep, his thoughts racing like wild horses running amok.

"Have a seat, Xiao Zhao. I am already aware of your situation at Jiang Miao. Team Leader Liu is a close friend of mine. It’s commendable that you were able to support him this time. You should be quite familiar with Jiang Miao, as I’ve heard your family owns a textile factory. That works out well, as it’s much closer. Coming from the Criminal Investigation Team, you really need to perform well. I have high hopes for you"

Tang Jin is a classmate of Zhao Guodong at the police academy and is also one of the most renowned beauties in their year. From the very first day he entered the school, Zhao Guodong was completely captivated by her.

Zhao Guodong did not wish to elaborate further; at this moment, any words would be superfluous. He had just arrived and had not yet settled in. Although he had lived in Jiangmiao Town for over ten years, the textile factory was inherently isolated from the local community, rarely interacting with it. If it were not for Zhao Guodong's reputation as a prominent figure in school during his middle school years, often clashing with students from Jiangmiao Middle School alongside his peers from the affiliated school, it is likely that very few people in Jiangmiao Town would recognize him. The textile factory was inherently isolated from the local community, rarely interacting with it. If it were not for Zhao Guodong's reputation as a prominent figure in school during his middle school years, often clashing with students from Jiangmiao Middle School alongside his peers from the affiliated school, it is likely that very few people in Jiangmiao Town would recognize him.

"Qiu, rest assured, wherever you assign me, I guarantee to elevate the work, you can be completely assured of this." Zhao Guodong said with confidence and straightforwardness.

As the distance from Tang Jin grows increasingly far, the distance between the two hearts will also widen. Zhao Guodong, who had always been quite confident, realized that if he could not change this situation quickly, he feared that Tang Jin would truly drift away from him.

The "Director Luan" mentioned by Qiu Yuanfeng refers to Luan Zhengyuan, the current Party Secretary and Director of the Jiangkou County Public Security Bureau. Zhao Guodong has also heard that Director Luan previously worked in Jiangmiao, but that is all old news. Luan Zhengyuan only served as an instructor in Jiangmiao for half a year before being transferred to the Criminal Police Team as an instructor. He progressed from instructor to team leader, then to deputy director, and finally to director, all within a span of just ten years. He can be considered the only bureau-level leader to have emerged from Jiangmiao.

I had thought that I had become accustomed to the scenes of couples parting ways at graduation, and that I had developed some mental resilience. However, when I saw that fair-skinned young man eagerly fawning over Tang Jin, while Tang Jin smiled radiantly in response, the feeling in my heart could only be described as one of anguish akin to a heart being wrenched.