Saturday, both the faculty and students of the police academy were off duty.

Xiao Yu was on duty at the school last night, so he didn't have to participate in the morning exercises today. After breakfast, he slung his bag over his shoulder and headed to the office.

"Director Chen, it's your turn for duty today, huh."

"Mhm, it's my shift today, is there something you need?"

"Are you going out today? If not, I'd like to take car number six out to take care of some business."

He was not working today, yet he was dressed in his police uniform. Looking at the briefcase he carried diagonally across his body, Director Chen asked with a smile, "Planning to go to the shipyard and supervise the shipbuilding for your old unit?"

Scratching his neck and looking a bit embarrassed, Xiao Yu said, "The main reason is I need to visit Changwu Shipyard today, and they're quite strict there. Riding a motorcycle over would be a hassle, with the need to register and call someone in charge to come meet me at the main gate."

Salted Fish had instructed, when he came last time with Deputy Mayor Shen, Director He, and Director Zhao, that if there's time, they should help inspect the shipbuilding quality and progress at the shipyard. Four ships are being built with a total cost of over ten million — this is a serious matter indeed.

In fact, even if the leaders from his hometown and his former unit didn't request it, Xiao Yu would want to visit anyway, having grown up on ships; he feels uneasy if he doesn't see them for a few days.

Director Chen, who had previously worked at the grassroots level in the office, understood completely how difficult it was for each branch of Changhang Police Bureau to build a law enforcement boat. Knowing about the big move by Binjiang Branch, he immediately agreed, "If you want to go, then go. I don't need the car. Today, I'm on duty, and duty means I can't leave the office."

"Thank you, Director Chen."

"Do you know where the car keys are?"

"Yes, Master Wang put the car keys in the reception when he clocked out yesterday."

Like several other school leaders, Director Chen liked Xiao Yu for being straightforward, always staying out of trouble, and being versatile in his skills. Then, thinking about the soon-to-be-graduated students' job assignments, he said, "Wait a moment, Xiao Yu."

"Director Chen, do you need something?"

"You always say that potential police officers in the Changhang Police System can't be non-swimmers. I think future Changhang Public Security Officers can't be ignorant about ships either." Director Chen opened a drawer, took out a list, then picked up a pen and paper, and while writing down names from the list, he said, "Since you're going to the shipyard, why not take some '94 students with you to broaden their horizons?"

"Worried there won't be enough space in the car if I take a few students."

"Four."

"Four should fit; any more would be overloading."

"You should know them all. Hurry and let them know. Go early, come back early, and be safe on the road."

"Yes!"

Xiao Yu took the list and recognized every name.

One was the son of an old police officer from Changhang Binjiang Branch, one was from the Binjiang Port Authority just like Yang San, one was the son of an employee from Binjiang Waterway Section, and one female student from Zhangjia Port – it was obvious her parents must work in the Changhang System too.

It's quite normal for most students to come from the Changhang System at the police academy.

Local exam candidates might not even know about Changhang Police Academy and even if they knew, candidates from other regions would choose to apply to police academies in their own provinces and not travel far to study in an academy associated with the Changhang System.

Not only does Hanwu have a Changhang Police Academy, but there is also a Railway Police School.

The Railway Police School is similar to the Changhang Police Academy in that most students also come from the railway system.

Growing up in a poor family, he never attended school.

But after getting married and having a child, he could plan for his child's future. They could attend Changhang Police Academy, or like the old saying goes, "The dragon begets dragon, the phoenix begets phoenix; a rat's son will make holes."

The more Xiao Yu thought about it, the happier he got. He ran down to the dormitory in one breath and asked several students who were getting ready to leave on leave to go upstairs and help call the others.

As for the female student, he asked the dormitory manager to call her.

"Teacher Yu, where are you going?"

"Taking you guys to see the shipyard. How can you go dressed like that? Hurry up and change into your uniform!"

The brat from the Port Authority had just sprinted back to the dorm when Xiao Liu, whose father worked in the Waterway Section, said with a frown, "Teacher Yu, do I have to go? I've got plans today."

Xiao Yu's expression turned serious: "What plans?"

"I... I've made arrangements to go out with classmates to buy some stuff."

"What stuff?"

"Teacher Yu, it's Saturday!"

"Spit it out, are you planning to go out for a drink, or are you sneaking around dating a classmate?"

"No..."

Xiao Yu knew them too well and, smiling, he asked, "Your graduation is coming up soon. If you're in a relationship, what is there to be afraid of?"

Xiao Liu looked behind him and, with a sycophantic smile, said, "Teacher Yu, we're from the same hometown, please help me out here, I beg you."

Xiao Yu asked with a smirk, "So, you're really dating someone?"

"Mhm."

"Is she from our school or from outside?"

"From inside the school."

"Which year?"

Xiao Liu scratched his neck and grinned sheepishly, "Same year as me, also from back home."

Xiao Yu stared at him intently and asked, "We have female students from Binjiang in your year? How come I didn't know about it?"

"She's from Zhangjia Port, just across the river from us. Besides, this is Hanwu, anyone from Jiangnan is considered a fellow townsman."

"Lu Tingting!"

"Teacher Yu, now that you know, you can't tell anyone else."

"Your ability to keep secrets is impressive, not revealing it until near graduation. You don't need to apply for leave then; Lu Tingting will go with us later."

"She's going too?"

"It's an order from Director Chen."

Going to the shipyard to enjoy the river breeze just doesn't compare to strolling and watching a movie together...

With no alternative, Xiao Liu could only grit his teeth and say, "Alright, I'll obey the orders."

Han Yu's days were nowhere near as carefree as Xiao Yu's. He was tasked with liaising with the Port Supervision, Customs, Border Inspection, and other units, a job handed over to an old classmate who had begun working at the Management Committee despite still processing a transfer. Only when the old classmate couldn't handle something did Han Yu need to step in.

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