Chapter 9 Encounter with a Nobleman

  Feeling the warm atmosphere in the conference room, several men sitting quietly in the corner looked at each other and smiled, congratulating a serious-looking man in the middle: "Director Li, this kid has great prestige. He's a good seedling." "Yes! The applause was even louder than when the dean spoke earlier." "Exactly, exactly, it's not easy to gain someone's respect. But to get so many people's spontaneous praise, that's no joke. Director Li's eyes are indeed sharp and discerning!"

  In the middle, Director Li nodded slightly and smiled. Although he didn't say anything, his attitude was already clear. It's worth noting that Director Li came from a prominent background and wouldn't easily flatter people, so this was already a very clear indication of his stance. He was naturally the director of the Puxi Public Security Sub-Bureau, Li Jianxin. The change in Zhang Jialian's assignment was also due to his efforts. This was partly to repay Zhang Jialian for saving his daughter, and there was another reason as well.

  The people around him were cheering and congratulating Zhang Jialian, but Zhang Jialian himself was not that happy. Without thinking much, he also knew that this must be the result of Xiao Luoli's father's efforts. However, in his opinion, this was not a good thing, because what he had to do now was to return to his hometown and change the fate of Teacher Xie who had been in a car accident.

  Zhang Jialian sat up straight, but his mind had already left the conference room.

  The meeting soon came to an end, and Zhang Jialian's classmates gathered around him, congratulating him and asking him to treat them. Looking at these young and genuine faces, Zhang Jialian naturally wouldn't refuse this reasonable proposal, and smiled as he agreed. However, just as they were about to leave the conference room, his heart skipped a beat. Although in the midst of the crowd, he still keenly felt the gaze from behind, turned around, and indeed saw several men with straight waists and majestic demeanor standing there, casting attentive glances at him.

  "Has Li Jianjun come in person?" Zhang Jialian smiled and greeted his classmates, then walked over to the men and asked respectfully but with dignity: "Hello, are you seniors from the Puxi Branch Bureau?"

  Li Jianjun nodded in approval: "Good kid, very perceptive and quick to judge, has the makings of a good cop." The others also smiled and nodded in agreement. Zhang Jialian was personally appointed by the boss, so wasn't praising him just a way of currying favor with the boss? This is called different paths leading to the same destination.

  "Director, hello, thank you for your trust and promotion." Zhang Jialian bowed his fist in gratitude. This was all very ordinary and didn't draw any particular attention. Li Jianjun smiled slightly and was about to speak when Zhang Jialian continued: "However, I'm very sorry, I cannot accept this assignment. Sorry!" After saying that, Zhang Jialian bowed to Li Jianjun.

  As soon as this was said, the faces of everyone at the Puxi Branch Bureau changed color. It's unknown how many people had sharpened their heads to stay in Shanghai, and it's also unknown how many people yearned to enter the Puxi Branch Bureau. The scene in the conference room just now proved this point. Now, this enviable good fortune has fallen on Zhang Jialian, but he actually doesn't accept the assignment, truly not knowing how to appreciate a favor.

  "How dare you!" A man with a square face and a queue was the first to scold. The rest of the people also frowned and turned cold, truly having never seen someone so ignorant and ungrateful.

  However, Zhang Jialian's expression remained unchanged, and he didn't feel intimidated at all. He just apologized sincerely and said: "Sorry, it's not that I don't know how to appreciate kindness, but I really have something more important to attend to." What could be more important than saving a life?!

  Li Jianjun looked at Zhang Jialian's unwavering eyes and could feel his strength and persistence, able to give up such an enviable allocation for the sake of his heart. This was not an easy thing to do, he was a real man. Thinking of this, Li Jianjun also secretly admired him: "Then can you tell me what it is? Maybe I can help you."

  Everyone in the Puxi branch was shocked to look at their own director. To know, this is absolutely not the style of the director! According to reason, it should be leaving with a flourish.

  Their reactions fell into Zhang Jialian's eyes, which added some emotion to his heart. Ah, it was as if Li Jianjun, a person who had always been high above, would be her daughter's savior. Wen Yutong's performance had already proven this point. But how could he say that? Could he say that he knew his teacher would have a car accident in a few days and he wanted to change her fate? This was the truth, but who would believe it?!

  So Zhang Jialian had no choice but to decline Li Jianjun's kindness: "Sorry, it's really a matter of great importance, otherwise I wouldn't have refused such an enviable favor. Sorry! However, if there is a chance in the future, I will definitely repay it well."

  Everyone in the Puxi branch office couldn't help but sneer at him. A young kid who just graduated, dared to say he would repay the director, really didn't know how high the sky was or how thick the earth was, truly young and ignorant. Not to mention Director Li's family background, even an ordinary director wouldn't stoop to the point of needing a young kid like you to repay him. Now, Director Li is really going to leave in anger.

  However, contrary to everyone's expectations, Li Jianjun did not leave in a huff, but instead waved his hand with an air of absolute authority and said: "No way! Your file has already been transferred to our branch, if you don't come, then forget about getting your file back." With that, he really was about to storm off. The crowd at the Puxi Branch Bureau were all stunned, Li's overbearing attitude was on full display, but... it was actually being used to coerce Zhang Jialian into joining the branch? This was just too unbelievable!

  This Zhang Jialian is indeed a man with a great background! Everyone couldn't help but re-examine the man in front of them, who was neither arrogant nor humble. Whether it was his appearance or temperament, or even the way he had just conversed with Director Li on an equal footing, everything indicated that this person was extraordinary. It seemed that he too was a man with a broad background! When everyone looked at Zhang Jialian again, their gaze was different.

  Compared to everyone else's thoughts, Zhang Jialian was somewhat at a loss for words, not expecting Li Jianjun to appreciate himself so much that he would use such tactics to coerce him. It's really an overbearing guy! Withholding files is no small matter! You have to know that files are a summary of a person's life trajectory, and they are very important materials for the employer to understand a person's situation. They are also an essential part of a person's political career, absolutely not to be underestimated or ignored.

  Because, as long as people need to work and live, they cannot leave the interaction with some units, departments, and establish personal files. It is not only a necessary condition for work but also a social necessity and an essential requirement for individuals to work and live in society. This is an important means for units or enterprises to understand a person. Without archives, it is inconvenient for units or enterprises to understand you, which is definitely unfavorable to individuals.

  Li Jianjun's move is really a case of "draining the pond to catch the fish"! And what makes Zhang Jialian even more angry is that he didn't do it to make things difficult for himself, but rather to keep himself in Shanghai and become a national cadre. This is truly a laughable and tear-jerking situation. He naturally can't let Li Jianjun leave like this, after all, he still yearns for the idea of "governing the world with benevolence". But now that the files are gone, what's the point of even talking about governing the world? It's already impossible to enter the system!

  "Director Li, thank you for your appreciation, but I really must return home immediately. Even if there's no file, I can only do so!" Zhang Jialian said with utmost seriousness as he looked at Li Jianjun who was about to leave.

  The crowd at the Puxi sub-bureau also didn't dare to join in on the conversation between these two "big shots" and could only stand by, serving as background.

  "Oh? Alright, alright, you're a real man!" Li Jianjun turned around with a smile, looking at Zhang Jialian. He could tell that this was from the bottom of Zhang's heart, and not intentionally trying to make an impression on him. He wondered what Zhang wanted to do back in his hometown, and what made him willing to give up staying in Shanghai and becoming a national cadre just to go back.

  Zhang Jialian looked at Li Jianjun and said seriously: "That's also because of Director Li's tolerance and appreciation."

  "Must you go back?" Li Jianjun looked at Zhang Jialian seriously.

  "Yes!" Zhang Jialian also nodded seriously.

  "How long will it take? It can't be a lifetime, right?" Li Jianjun's gaze seemed to pierce through one's soul.

  What Zhang Jialian felt was "knowing the encounter", Li Jianjun's retention of himself now is no longer a simple "repayment" but more of an appreciation and recognition, this kind of "knowing the encounter" is more touching. After thinking about it, Zhang Jialian said seriously: "If everything goes smoothly, five days will be enough!"

  "Grandma's, why didn't you say so earlier! You've got me tangled up for so long." Li Jianjun heard this and burst out laughing. It was clear that his smile came from the heart.

  "Give you a month's leave. However, during this year's Spring Festival, you little guy have to be on duty. Old Li, first help me pay an advance for this kid's settlement fees and the first month's salary." Li Jianjun waved his hand generously, not caring whether Zhang Jialian agreed or not.

  "Alright!" Old Li smiled and took out an envelope from his briefcase, which was obviously prepared beforehand.

  Zhang Jialian did not decline either, and took over the envelope with both hands: "Director, I will definitely not disappoint your trust."

  "Uh, but don't go back today, tomorrow the bureau will assign a car for you..." Li Jianjun was delighted to see that Zhang Jialian didn't show any modesty or humility, which suited his temperament. He had always disliked those hypocritical and insincere actions.