Finding a match for the Master's wife is important, but so is work.

Han Yu could only bid farewell to Xu Haoran and his wife, taking the idle senior brother aboard the Dunship, and headed to the Changhang Guzhou Branch on the Supervision Boat from the Port Supervision Bureau's Opening Port Patrol Third Team.

Xu Mingyuan knew that Han Yu would participate in the water security for the opening ceremony of Shuzhou Port in a few days but couldn't understand why he had to go ahead of time.

Leaning on the helm, Han Yu helplessly offered an explanation.

Xu Mingyuan asked with confusion, "The water traffic safety of Shuzhou Port falls under the jurisdiction of the Binjiang Port Supervision Bureau, and Mayor Shen is an old subordinate of Director Qin from the City Planning Commission. He certainly knows Director Zhu. When it comes to requesting invitations, why didn't he ask Director Zhu for help?"

"If Director Zhu opened his mouth, Shuzhou Port couldn't refuse to give this face."

Han Yu paused for a moment, then shifted his tone, "But Mayor Shen is now a leader, and he can't possibly seek Director Qin and Director Zhu for every matter. I've been transferred back and I am now a cadre in Linghai, a subordinate of his. If a subordinate can handle the matter, why would he have the audacity to ask Director Zhu for help?"

Xu Mingyuan caught on and, after thinking, asked with a laugh, "Being busy with all these, are you still police?"

Han Yu scratched his head and laughed, "Although my appointment has not been formally announced, my division of responsibilities within the Party Working Committee is already clear. Responsible for police and firefighting work, I assist in managing foreign investment attraction and port construction, and liaise with Port Supervision, Customs, Water Conservancy, Fishery Administration, Border Inspection, Health Inspection, Commercial Inspection, Water Police Division, and Changhang Bureau."

"And have to assist in managing foreign investment attraction and port construction!"

"It could be said that my role as the head of the police division is nearly nominal. Mayor Shen and Director Zhou made it very clear that my future work focus is not on maintaining security in the Port District but on good economic construction of the Port District under the leadership of Mayor Shen and Director Qian."

"Since they didn't intend for you to manage port district security, why didn't the city directly appoint you as the Deputy Director of the Port District Management Committee?"

Mayor Shen said the city really considered it, but given that I can't be transferred away from the police force, and certainly can't neglect the matters on the river, they ultimately decided to have me be the Branch Chief."

Han Yu smiled, looking at the distant cargo ship, and said very seriously and sincerely, "Senior brother, the security onshore from now on relies on you and Director Shi. When the time comes, we can divide our work; I will only manage the river and the 3.5 kilometers of shoreline in the Port District."

The police are there to safeguard economic construction.

Xu Mingyuan was very clear about the city's work arrangements for his junior brother, which were totally based on the need to develop the Port District. His junior brother's role as Branch Chief was not in name only, and quickly assured, "You can count on us; we won't hold you back."

"Thanks in advance."

"We're not strangers, no need to thank."

Since they set out by boat and were going to sail through Shuzhou Port waters.

Han Yu decided to drive the Supervision Boat to the south side of the Yangtze River first, to take a look at the several piers at Shuzhou Port from the water.

The port was only opening in a few days, with the first sailing ceremony to be held, but in fact, many first sailings had already taken place, especially at the bulk carrier pier, which was bustling.

As Han Yu looked around curiously, he suddenly caught sight of a familiar figure standing on a docked bulk carrier.

"Tang Wentai!"

"Who's Tang Wentai?"

"He looks like my classmate, the one standing on the ship talking to the crew."

Han Yu picked up the VHF radio, shouting in English. After a long and complex spiel, Xu Mingyuan couldn't understand a word.

After a while, Mandarin came through the radio.

"Salted Fish, it's really you!"

"It's me, who else would be looking for you? You should have a walkie-talkie on your helm, we'll chat on that."

"Which channel?"

"The old channel we used at school."

"Right away."

Tang Wentai did not expect to meet an old classmate like this, borrowing the foreign ship's walkie-talkie and quickly adjusting the communication frequency, he laughed and asked, "Salted Fish, you've been transferred to the Port Supervision Bureau?"

Han Yu looked up at the towering cargo ship in the distance, lifting the radio, "No, I'm just borrowing a Law Enforcement Boat from the Port Supervision Bureau."

"A Law Enforcement Boat can be borrowed too? You startled the captain just now!" Tang Wentai stood in front of the helm, holding the VHF radio, looking down at the Supervision Boat on the river.

Han Yu said with a laugh, "Fear is good. If just now nobody had been on duty to listen to the traffic control frequency, and there was no timely reply, I wouldn't mind notifying someone with law enforcement authority to investigate."

"What law enforcement authority, isn't it your wife? This river is almost becoming the private business of you and your wife."

Thinking of how his old classmate had harshly fined Hong Kong customers on behalf of the Port Supervision Bureau last year, Tang Wentai couldn't help but laugh and scold, "You act as if you own the river and planted the trees, demanding a toll from everyone who crosses it!"

There are Armed Police under the Guzhou Border Inspection's watch on the dock, and without permission, it's forbidden to berth alongside a foreign vessel.

Han Yu couldn't board the ship, so he could only laugh from the river: "President Tang, Ningning and I enforce the law impartially; we're not highwaymen."

"You're harsher than highwaymen, almost drove my clients to bankruptcy."

"Is it really that exaggerated?"

Han Yu asked in return, curious: "No kidding now, let's talk business. Isn't your company in Binjiang? Why did you come to Shuzhou?"

Tang Wentai explained with a smile: "Since a port can't operate without an agency, we were invited by others as part of their investment attraction."

"Are you in charge of the agency business on this side of Shuzhou Port?"

"I'm responsible for our company's part. Several agencies have been introduced, and all the noteworthy ship agencies have arrived."

An agency not only knows the shipping companies well but is also very familiar with the cargo owners.

You have to admit, Shuzhou's leaders are quite impressive; to ensure the port quickly produces benefits, they've invited all the major domestic ship agencies.

Han Yu felt that after returning, it was necessary to report this situation to Mayor Shen. After Linghai Port is built and put into operation, they should also do the same. But for now, the consideration was how to help city leaders get invitations. He smiled and asked, "So, President Tang, does that mean you're well-acquainted with Shuzhou's city leaders?"

"Not exactly well-acquainted, but I've joined them for meals a few times."

"Then you must be pretty familiar with the port authorities."

"Isn't that obvious? How could I conduct business otherwise?"

"Do me a favor."

"What favor?"

"Help me get some invitations for the port's inaugural maiden voyage ceremony."

"Are you kidding me? You two are almost like robbers; offending anyone is better than offending you. Do you even need an invitation to join the event?"

"It's not Ningning and I who want to join in the fun; it's the city leaders from our old Linghai hometown who want to learn."

"City leaders?"

"Linghai's Secretary Ye and Deputy Mayor Shen."

Tang Wentai realized that Salted Fish wasn't after ordinary tickets but as close to the VIP seats as possible and couldn't help but laugh: "The vice president of Shuzhou Port is an alumnus of mine. I'll call and ask for you."

No need to go to the Changhang Guzhou Branch to ask for favors, Han Yu grinned and said: "Alright, thank you."

After waiting on the river for about twenty minutes, the voice of an old classmate came through the radio again.

"Salted Fish, they said no problem, they're very welcoming."

"Thank you so much. When can I get the invitation?"

"I'll pick it up later, I'm returning to Binjiang this afternoon, shall I bring it to you then?"

"That works."

Happy to help an old classmate, Tang Wentai thought for a moment and then asked: "Shuzhou's event is quite grand this time, not only is there a port opening and maiden voyage ceremony, but there is also an economic trade conference. Do you need invitations for the trade conference?"

City leaders wanted to use this opportunity not only to report to their superiors but indeed to learn from Shuzhou, and without hesitation, Han Yu asked: "Can you get them?"

"I can, how many does Linghai's city leadership need?"

"No need to ask, just get me three to five."

"Sure, I'll bring them to you this afternoon."

What seemed difficult to others, his junior brother resolved quite easily.

On the way back, Xu Mingyuan exclaimed: "Salted Fish, the city leaders were wise to transfer you from the Changhang Bureau. In all of Linghai, there's no one who knows the river conditions better than you."

Han Yu, feeling a tremendous sense of achievement, chuckled: "This is what they call specializing in one's craft!"

"If the master knew how well you're doing now, he would be very pleased."

"Without the master, there would be no me today. Big brother, how about after the New Year, we take a tugboat to the estuary to visit the master?"

"How about Qingming next year?"

"Okay, even if the Port Authority's pilot team doesn't have tasks that day, I'll find a way to borrow a sea vessel."

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