Chapter 5: Suspension of Studies

  Chen Fan was not entirely unprepared for this suspension, at least he had left a way out, it was all born in the dream, and Chen Fan was also paying attention to the news about traffic coordination.

  "Xiao Fan, there's news." Chen Fan was in the dormitory writing a leave of absence application form when he heard his good friend Zhao Jiahe's shout, it seemed that something he had been paying attention to had some news.

  "Come on, look, I've got everything ready for you. The Municipal Traffic Police Branch is recruiting several people, and all relevant majors can sign up." Zhao Jiahui handed Chen Fan a printed paper.

  "Ah, thank you!" Chen Fan was also very happy, but the time left for him was limited. The registration deadline was September 10th, and now it was already August 12th, with less than a month's time left. He had to settle the issue of dropping out of school, or else this opportunity would be lost.

  "Do you still need to worry, can you handle them in a month?" Zhao Jiahui was also very worried, his friend had been suffering for some time and couldn't help, it was also quite frustrating.

  "Definitely can handle it" Chen Fan seemed very determined, and Zhao Jiahe didn't know where his courage came from.

  Starting from the second day, Chen Fan began his three-point-one-line daily routine: dormitory, cafeteria, and dean's office.

  "Dong Dong"

  "Come in, Chen Fan. Didn't I tell you yesterday? Taking a leave of absence requires a valid reason, how can a broken heart be one?" Principal Chen Jun said with a headache, this kid really doesn't give up, and is wasting my time. "Chen Fan, go to Vice President Lu Huarong's office, this matter is under his jurisdiction."

  "Thank you, teacher. I'm disturbing you," Chen Fan said, closing the door and knocking open Vice President Lu Huarong's office again.

  "Dong Dong"

  "Come in," Lu Huarong said without raising his head, "speak, what's the matter?"

  "Excuse me, teacher, I'm Chen Fan, and I've come to apply for a leave of absence."

  "What? Taking a leave of absence, isn't graduate school good enough for you? Or is there some difficulty at home that the university can help resolve?" Lu Huarong looked up in surprise at the person who had spoken, a spirited young man. "These days, tens of thousands of people apply to graduate school every year, and it's extremely rare to hear of someone being expelled or applying for a leave of absence. It's hard enough to get into college, let alone graduate school - why don't you appreciate the opportunity? Go back, I'll pretend I never heard this conversation." Lu Huarong said, then went back to reviewing his files, as if there were some rare treasure hidden within them waiting for him to discover.

  "Teacher, I've applied for this a long time ago. My supervisor agreed and the dean told me to come find you to handle it." Chen Fan didn't show any anxiety because he had imagined such a scene in his dreams before, he just hoped to get the application done as soon as possible.

  "Oh, your mentor agreed, but that doesn't mean I agree too. I disagree with this matter." Lu Huarong rejected mercilessly.

  "Alright then, teacher, I'll leave first." Chen Fan saw that there was no chance, and would continue tomorrow.

  "Dong Dong"

  "Come on in! Ah, good! Kid, how's it going? Did the principal agree?" asked counselor Duan Bin, seeing Chen Fan's dejected look.

  "Guide, you help me!" Chen Fan also had no choice, although he knew that in the end he succeeded, but spending all his time on it was still a bit frustrating.

  "Don't ask me, just get the seal of the dean or vice dean, my seal you can come and get it anytime, how about that?" Duan Bin looked at Chen Fan's embarrassed expression with great sympathy, but this mouth couldn't be opened, otherwise, no one would have troubled him.

  "Alright, leader, I'll go first, continue tomorrow." Chen Fan nodded and left.

  The next day, Chen Fan continued to wander around the dean, vice president and instructor. Lu Vice President was also annoyed, so he pushed Chen Fan to another vice president. Unconsciously, it was already late August, and Chen Fan was also secretly anxious.

  It wasn't until September 2nd that, at a party group meeting in the institute, nine committee members passed Chen Fan's application with a vote of five to four over a small matter. This was an unprecedented event. Chen Fan suddenly became a celebrity in the second institute, causing another sensation on campus. Although not everyone knew about it, eighty percent of people were aware of Chen Fan's existence, becoming the number one "little strong" in the second institute. The title of "little strong" truly suited him!

  Even if Chen Fan knew, he wouldn't mind. Xiao Qiang is just Xiao Qiang! Since we are currently in the principal's office, the principal only said one sentence "Go find Vice Principal Qin." You came to me for such a small matter, do you think I'm as idle as you?

  Chen Fan changed his tactics and knocked on the door of my office, Vice President Qin's. He only said one sentence to him before chasing him out. "Nonsense, I think you're too idle as a graduate student, you've got sick from idleness, go away, don't come again in the future." Vice President Qin was really angry, these students gave him three points of face and dared to make fun of him. The leaders of the second institute were also like this, such a small matter still needed to be discussed at a party committee meeting, making a big deal out of nothing, unexpectedly it passed. How could he know Chen Fan's stubborn temper, really not knowing when to retreat unless hitting the wall! Of course, he needs to carefully consider this.

  The next day, Vice President Qin had the same scene again. He was so angry that he lost his temper, and everyone in school was afraid of his bad temper. But this time, he even got scolded at his own doorstep every day. In recent days, the sound of Vice President Qin's scolding could be heard in the corridors. He had some admiration for this kid, who was truly a rare talent, on par with him. So our Vice President Qin also compromised, took out a piece of paper and signed it with a flourish, not wanting to see this kid again.

  Chen Fan took a look and said weakly: "Principal, you haven't stamped it for me yet?"

  Vice President Qin took out the big seal, "Clang" a loud noise, "Alright, you can go now, never come to find me again." He let out a sigh of relief, finally sending the plague god away. This kid, couldn't be beaten, these past few days scolding people was satisfying, but his throat could no longer take it, from now on he would never scold anyone again. Thus, Vice President Qin's fiery temper was also ground down by Chen Fan.

  Chen Fan didn't mind, applied and started preparing for the registration and exam. Chen Fan frequently appeared at the Municipal Traffic Police Brigade District, constantly calling to inquire about news, unexpectedly, this exam only had less than ten spots, yet over a hundred people signed up. Of course, there would be benefits too, if performance was good within half a year, one could become a formal member and a true cadre under party leadership.

  Chen Fan was also actively preparing to join the party, although he didn't mention that he must be a party member, but Chen Fan still hoped to increase his chances of being selected. This is an unavoidable thing, in college without joining the party, can only temporarily hold Buddha's feet as a graduate student, maybe with frequent contact with the instructor, after a year of writing reports and applications, Chen Fan has just become a probationary party member.

  Because Chen Fan was in a hurry, the instructor had no choice but to put this matter on hold. The national exam registration in October was also approaching, and it would be possible to take the national exam in December, but Chen Fan couldn't wait that long, and by then he might already have become an official staff member.

  The auxiliary police recruitment examination is held at the beginning of October, mainly including various signs and names, driving skills, as well as various gestures for traffic control. It's basically similar to the driver's license test but several levels more difficult. The administrative comprehensive ability test will be tested, but there is no essay question.

  So every night, Chen Fan's dreams were filled with various exams, signs and gestures. Chen Fan was also skilled at it, but when it came to driving skills, he really struggled. He either crashed into the pole or crossed the line, and spent every day practicing anxiously in order to pass better. During this time, he signed up for a driving school to take the second and third subjects of the exam. At first, it was all confusing, although he had obtained his driver's license, but it had been a long time since he last drove a car, and his hands were too rusty.

  After more than ten days of practice, Chen Fan slowly gained experience and the car was also like a toy in his hands. The next step is to take the administrative comprehensive ability test, which is relatively simple, but still a bit tangled, with many answers looking correct.

  Chen Fan practiced driving during the day and did questions in his dreams at night. Sometimes he would also touch the steering wheel to practice his hands.

  After a month of active preparation, Chen Fan was ready both physically and mentally. In order to be well prepared for the exam the next day, Chen Fan forced himself not to fall asleep, and with familiarity over these days, he could slowly control it.

  The next day, October 13th, Chen Fan took the subway to the Municipal Traffic Police Brigade. He had suffered a lot and endured much hardship for today's exam.

  Today is a written test, tomorrow is a driving skills test, and the driving skills test also counts as an interview. It only accounts for 20% of the interview score.