Binjiang Police Affairs-Chapter 1192 - 54: Punishment Still Must Be Given!

"That's true."

"So there's really nothing to worry about. You should think about how much revenue we've legally generated for the bureau this year, and how much for the county's finances, making such significant contributions to the bureau and the county!"

"Speaking of which, it reminds me, it's the end of the year, and I've heard the county will soon hold a summary and commendation meeting. Chief Ding, do you think we'll be rated as an advanced unit this year?"

"We definitely will. If we don't qualify, then which unit would?"

Despite saying this, shipowners with connections still require different treatment.

Chief Ding extinguished his cigarette and instructed, "Old Liu, make it clear to the people below that when the one with the surname Han passes through on his return trip, don't check him. Not checking is one thing, but remember to board the ship to give a greeting. We won't fine him, and he should remember our goodwill."

"I understand, I know what to do."

"Director Li said on the phone that his son is a national anti-flood model. It seems his son should be in the military."

Liu Sanwang curiously asked, "The woman working at the Binjiang Maritime Bureau, how is she related to his family?"

Chief Ding laughed, "She's his daughter-in-law. He has the surname Han, his son has the surname Han, and his daughter-in-law also has the surname Han. We really can't understand how Jiangbei people can marry within the same surname."

Just as he was speaking, the phone on the office desk rang.

Chief Ding couldn't continue joking. He picked up the phone and asked, "Hello, who is this? Oh, Director Wang, how are you? Did you find out anything?"

"What's there to find out? You don't even need to inquire about this."

"Do you know that national anti-flood model?"

Deputy Director Wang from the Shuzhou Maritime Department didn't know what to say to Chief Ding, who had attended training together with him. He spoke very seriously, "Old Ding, I'm not trying to scare you, but this time you've messed with the wrong person. Believe me, go and apologize immediately, or else you'll be in big trouble!"

Chief Ding was puzzled and asked, "Isn't he just an anti-flood model? What's so great about an anti-flood model?"

"His son is not just an anti-flood model, but also the 'Binjiang Water Commander'! To put it this way, all the major operations on the river over the years have been organized and led by his son. If we at Shuzhou Port encounter any issues, we always ask for their help."

"No matter how powerful he is, he can't manage us in Wujiang. We're not by the Yangtze River."

"Salted Fish can't manage you in Wujiang, but Salted Fish knows many leaders. In the 1997 floods, when Secretary Chen from provincial W came to inspect our flood prevention work, it was Salted Fish who piloted the boat for him. During this anti-flood mission to Beihu, he met even more high-ranking officials. When Vice President L went to comfort the affected people, it was his subordinates who escorted them!"

Chief Ding asked in amazement, "That impressive?"

Deputy Director Wang cursed under his breath for being short-sighted and continued, "As for his father, whom you just fined, Han Zhengxian, he's also quite famous on the river. When the Yangtze River Communication Bureau first mobilized ships to install high-frequency radios, his was among the first batch to be equipped.

His ship has been without violations or accidents for many years, actively reporting navigation conditions, and reporting illegal and non-compliant behaviors. It's known for abiding by laws and regulations! Last year, the Yangtze Port Supervision Bureau selected boats with excellent safety management and law-abiding crew for 'Safety Integrity Ships.' Our Jiangnan Province had three selected, and theirs was one of them!"

Chief Ding, realizing the gravity of the situation, quickly asked, "Director Wang, do you know Han Zhengxian's son?"

"I'm not familiar with him, but Director Guan at the Shuzhou Maritime Bureau is, and so are the leaders of the Changhang Guzhou Branch and Shuzhou Port. You're doing water enforcement, and so are they!"

"Director Wang, are you saying that this Salted Fish is also in marine affairs?"

"He's in the police, having worked at the Binjiang Water Police Branch and Changhang Binjiang Police Station. He started fighting river pirates over ten years ago, has even tackled water bandits on the Grand Canal, and captured smugglers at sea. The criminals he's apprehended number not in hundreds, but thousands!"

"Director Wang, could you help me make some contact? I... I..."

"Now you're scared?"

"It's a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding. How about this, I'll go find his father first, their ship hasn't gone far."

"Go apologize quickly, and as for Salted Fish, I'll help figure something out."

"Alright, I'm counting on you."

Escorting Secretary Chen from provincial W for flood inspection, even arranging for subordinates to escort Vice President L in comforting disaster victims, what kind of concept is that?

Director Ding realized the severity of the trouble and immediately had Liu Sanwang retrieve the 300-yuan fine just locked in the safe. After some thought, he also took the cigarettes and alcohol they were gifted yesterday, boarded a small speedboat, and went after Linghai Cargo 306.

There was no violation, yet they were fined 300.

If it weren't for the second son and his wife finding someone to help, they would have been fined more.

Han Zhengxian was moping when he suddenly heard the daughter-in-law outside shouting, "Dad, the Port Supervision is here again, they're chasing us!"

"Han Shen, you take the wheel, I'll go see."

"Alright."

Old Han walked out of the cabin, turned around, and indeed, the local maritime department's speedboat was catching up.

The two unreasonable guys from noon were standing on the back deck of the speedboat, waving frantically.

"Han Shen, pull over and stop. I want to see what they want."

"Okay."

Han Shen instinctively took out his phone, gently steered the wheel while calling his sister-in-law.

Han Xiangning answered the call and frowned, "Big brother, listen to what they have to say first. Remember, as I said, stay calm."

"I know."

At this point, the speedboat had already caught up to the ship's side.

Han Shen put down his phone, just as the red-faced Director Ding shouted, "Master Han, Xiao Han, sorry, I just found out the details. Our guys made a mistake. Their skills are not sharp, and I just severely criticized them..."

What's going on? Judging by their tone and looks, it seems like they're here to apologize.

Han Shen was stunned.

Old Han was dumbfounded.

Ji Xiaohong and Luo Yanfeng, who had just walked out, were equally confused.

Chief Ding climbed aboard carefully, carrying a black plastic bag, and said with a flattering smile, "Master Han, today's really been a joke, a flood at Dragon King Temple, one family can't recognize another. I'm here to apologize and see you off."

"What are you doing?"

"Just a small token."

Chief Ding placed the plastic bag containing cigarettes and alcohol down and took out 300 yuan, smiling, "You didn't break any rules. The folks below don't understand, I've severely criticized them, and next I'll have them write reports for deep reflection!"

Liu Sanwang was momentarily stunned and hurriedly said with a bitter expression, "Master Han, I'm sorry, I was wrong, I failed to recognize greatness right before my eyes, I bow and apologize to you."

"No, no, no, speak clearly first."

"We're all one of us. Nothing much to say."

Chief Ding took out cigarettes and laughed, pulling Old Han with him, "Master Han, let's be friends. Though I'm just a small maritime director, I can still have some influence in Wujiang. If you encounter anything in Wujiang, feel free to call me."

What a huge change in their attitude!

Old Han realized they might be afraid of his second son and daughter-in-law. The cigarettes, alcohol, and refunded fines they brought couldn't be accepted. His face immediately turned serious, "Chief Ding, I'm just a ship runner. You don't need to be so polite. Take these things back. This 300 yuan fine should still be paid."

"Master Han, don't joke."

"I'm not joking. I need to hurry. If there's nothing else, please get off the ship quickly."

"Master Han..."

"Take the things away. If you don't, I'll throw them into the river!"

People who look down on others with a dog's eyes, that's exactly what you bastards are.

Now you realize my son's wife is formidable, scared, huh!

Han Zhengxian felt a burst of relief and pretended to throw the cigarettes and alcohol into the river.

Chief Ding hurriedly grabbed him, knowing they couldn't delay the ship schedule, could only return to the small speedboat with the cigarettes, alcohol, and the 300 yuan Old Han firmly refused, escorting the Linghai Cargo 306.

Seeing he couldn't drive them away, Han Zhengxian could only return to the cockpit and use his eldest son's phone to call his daughter-in-law.

Luo Yanfeng and Ji Xiaohong laughed, standing at the ship's side secretly smiling.

Han Xiangning understood the whole story and couldn't help laughing, "Dad, San'er is with me, let him talk to you."

"Okay."

"Dad, what's the situation?"

"They want to refund the fine and give me gifts, I won't accept. They're in the speedboat escorting me, what do I do?"

Han Yu couldn't figure out why their attitude changed so much, laughing, "You didn't violate rules, you can take the refunded fine, but the gifts they sent definitely can't be accepted."

Han Zhengxian poked his head to look, smiling and asking, "They're still ahead escorting me."

"Whatever they want to do is none of our business. Anyway, Wujiang isn't very long, can they escort all the way to Zhehai?"

"True, then I won't bother with them."

Chief Ding wasn't just escorting Linghai Cargo 306 but was also busy calling the back inspection station, having understood that the colleagues behind fined Linghai Cargo 306 for speeding yesterday, promptly instructing the front station to prepare money.

Unaware, Han Zhengxian let them lead among ahead.

Passing the last inspection station, it was smooth sailing.

Upon reaching the border between two provinces, the speedboat suddenly approached. Ding threw two black plastic bags onto the ship, while smirking and wishing them a smooth journey, directed the driver to adjust the course preparing to return.

Ji Xiaohong ran over, picked up the two plastic bags from the coal pile, opened them up to find not just cigarettes and alcohol but also money inside.

Old Han didn't expect Ding to pull such a stunt, had to call his second son again.

"San'er, they've turned around. I can't turn around to chase them, the speedboat's sailing speed is faster than ours, even if I wanted to, I couldn't catch up, nor can I really throw things into the river. What should I do now?"

"Keep the stuff for now, I'll return it to them later."

"That's all we can do."

"Dad, keep safe while sailing tonight."

"Don't worry, we'll be careful."

Han Yu had just put down the phone when Han Xiangning laughed and asked, "They say don't hit a smiling face, so now what?"

Facing the view of ships sailing on the river, Han Yu held Little Han Han's hand and whispered, "They must know who we are, that's why they're smiling at my dad and brother. With other ship captains, would they smile?"

"That's true."

"So they still deserve a beating!"