Chapter 65: Take Note—here Is My Deployment
Public Security Bureau.
Courtyard.
Lin Fan had his hands clasped behind his back, with Yang Ming on his left and Xu Ming on his right, gazing calmly at the group of constables in front of him. These constables had previously all followed Chen Ban Tou.
And now, facing Lin Fan, they were all nervously lowering their heads one by one. Even if they were unconvinced in their hearts, they didn’t dare show any sign of it.
This was precisely the time when manpower was needed.
There were too few people around Lin Fan whom he could use. No matter what, even if this group of guys had followed Chen Xingzhi, he still had to make use of them.
“The news, you should all know it already. The Hundred Day Activity jointly hosted by the Public Security Bureau and the County Office has now begun, and I am the person in charge of this operation. Any matters, any deployments, are all decided by me. Got it clearly?” Lin Fan asked.
“Got it clearly.”
“Damn it, did none of you eat? Louder.”
“Got it clearly.”
The voices were loud and resonant, shaking the heavens.
Lin Fan nodded in satisfaction, his gaze sweeping over everyone as he slightly furrowed his brow and said, “Where is Chen Ban Tou? Xu Ming, yesterday I told you to notify Chen Ban Tou. Did you notify him?”
“Squad Leader, everything that needed to be notified has been notified,” Xu Ming reported truthfully.
“The Hundred Day Operation is to clear out Yong’an’s number one sword, and it is of utmost importance. As a squad leader, I think he doesn’t want to do this job anymore,” Lin Fan said angrily.
The constables present felt a chill in their hearts and didn’t dare to breathe.
They knew that Chen Ban Tou was definitely going to be in trouble.
At that moment, Chen Xingzhi appeared with a dark face, accompanied by two constables. These two were his confidants, dead set on opposing Lin Fan alongside him.
“You still know to come? You have no rules at all. How did you become a squad leader? Did you get it by flattery, bootlicking, and currying favor?” Lin Fan showed no mercy whatsoever and said angrily.
Chen Ban Tou’s eyes were gloomy as he walked over step by step, his teeth clenched tight. “Deputy Squad Leader Lin, don’t go too far.”
His two confidants beside him also glared angrily at Lin Fan.
“Too far? Hmph, I really want to strip you of this uniform.” Lin Fan said.
“You…”
Chen Ban Tou flew into a rage, veins bulging, his fist clenched with cracking sounds. If he weren’t afraid of being beaten, he really would have wanted to give Lin Fan a thorough thrashing, but unfortunately… reality didn’t allow it.
Lin Fan couldn’t be bothered to deal with the other party. “The Hundred Day Operation is so important, and you three are clearly set on opposing the Public Security Bureau and the County Office. As the person in charge, I absolutely will not allow anyone to affect this operation. Therefore, return to your office. This matter has nothing to do with you.”
Chen Ban Tou clenched his fist tightly.
Hatred.
Fury.
Suppressing boundless fury, he walked toward the office.
And his two confidants glared viciously at their colleagues standing straight, as if to say, you traitors, betraying Chen Ban Tou—you won’t meet a good end.
After Chen Ban Tou left, Song Qing appeared leisurely carrying breakfast.
The constables looked at Song Qing, thinking to themselves, Squad Leader Song arrived even later than Chen Ban Tou. You won’t…
“Squad Leader Song, good morning.”
“Good morning.”
Song Qing responded with a cheerful smile, relaxed and at ease.
He was in a very pleasant mood every day now, indescribably happy. Ever since Lin Fan joined the Public Security Bureau, the Public Security Bureau of his heart had returned.
Although Lin Fan had joined his squad’s office, he directly handed over control, letting Lin Fan handle everything without asking a single question.
The constables blinked their eyes.
Sure enough, the treatment between people was different.
After Squad Leader Song returned to the office.
Lin Fan spoke up: “Yang Ming.”
“Here.”
Yang Ming stepped forward, full of energy.
“Take note. I am making the following deployments.” Lin Fan lowered his gaze and pondered for a moment. “Take ten people into the city to publicize this matter. Make sure all common people know about the Hundred Day Operation.”
“Yes.” Yang Ming nodded and immediately looked at his colleagues. “Ten people, come with me.”
If it had been before, absolutely no one would have paid attention to Yang Ming.
But now, as soon as he spoke, a group of people actively stepped forward, even more than needed. In the end, those not selected stood back in their original positions.
“Xu Ming.”
“Here.”
“Take note. Arrange fifteen people to be fully armed at all times, ready for emergency arrests. At the same time, move the Public Security Bureau work desks to the entrance and arrange people to receive reporting common people. Also, strictly enforce discipline. Whoever dares to have a bad attitude, be rude or overbearing when receiving common people, give them whipping on the spot. If anyone dares to conceal reports, omit reports, or fail to report, arrest them immediately and send them to prison.”
“Yes, this subordinate understands.”
Soon, with mobilization, the entire Public Security Bureau was busy. One work desk after another was moved outside.
Several constables entered Chen Xingzhi’s office, wanting to move the desks out. At that moment, Chen Ban Tou’s confidant grabbed one person’s arm, with a hostile attitude and sinister eyes.
“You all followed Chen Ban Tou before. Now you’re really going to be ungrateful wolves, working for that Lin fellow?”
The grabbed constable shook off the other’s arm.
“Right now, I just want to be a real constable and reclaim my own value.”
“You…”
“My mother always asks me about Master Lin’s deeds, asking if I’m following Master Lin. I didn’t dare say no. I was afraid she’d be disappointed. When I said yes, I saw relief in my mother’s eyes.” The speaking constable straightened his back. He felt like he was standing tall at this moment.
When the choice appeared, he didn’t want to choose wrong.
“Chen Ban Tou has been good to you all.”
“I’ve been good to Chen Ban Tou too. Which festival did I skimp on tribute? No need to say more. I still have to work for Master Lin.”
After speaking, he glanced at the silent Chen Ban Tou, picked up the work desk, and left. The other constables did the same, not even looking, grabbing their things and quickly leaving.
After they left.
An angry roar came from the office.
Chen Ban Tou sat there with his head down. He knew his momentum was gone, that he had lost his grip. In that instant, it was as if his energy had drained away, utterly dejected.
“Squad Leader, you have to pull yourself together. I just don’t believe that Lin guy can cover the sky with one hand. For the Hundred Day Activity, if I don’t trip him up, I…”
“Enough.”
Chen Ban Tou spoke. Actually making trouble would be foolish behavior.
……
Outside the Prefecture.
Common people gathered around, watching and looking. Some found good spots and rested directly at tea stalls. They all wanted to watch the excitement and see if anyone would really come to the Public Security Bureau to report.
This was the first time they had seen Public Security Bureau constables doing real work.
In the past, constables were idle loafers. Going out on the street wasn’t to maintain public order at all—it was clearly to fill their bellies, out for a snack.
“Master Lin, who are you going to arrest this time?” As soon as Lin Fan appeared, a commoner shouted loudly.
Lin Fan smiled faintly and said, “Whoever is reported, we arrest. As long as the evidence is solid, we arrest, no matter what status or identity the person has. Finding anyone is useless.”
“Good, well said, Master Lin.”
“I believe what Master Lin says. Master Lin is a good official who gets things done.”
Amid the common people’s praise, the constables sitting at the work desks couldn’t help but straighten their backs. They felt that this moment felt really great.
At that moment.
In the distance on the street, a figure appeared. An old man was crawling on the ground.
“Master Lin, Master Lin, I want to report…”
Lin Fan’s gaze sharpened, instantly locking onto him.
Xu Ming reacted immediately. “A few people, come with me to carry that old man over. Quick.”
Lin Fan was very satisfied with Xu Ming’s reaction.
This was the kind of practical doer that leaders liked.
He didn’t even need to say anything.
Lin Fan attached great importance to the first reporter. He knew that to make the Hundred Day Operation a success, he had to handle this matter beautifully.
The common people were also curious.
They all wanted to know what the situation was.
