Chapter 8 Work Arrangement

  Actually, it's not just Yu Qian, even Fei Chai himself misses his son and daughter very much. Originally, he had been away from home for many years, with only one month of family leave per year. Now that they are finally reunited, they can't spend their days together, which is unbearable. So on weekends, Fei Chai asked Yu Qian to bring over their son Xiao Mi and adopted daughter Yang Yang. To avoid causing trouble for the unit, Fei Chai used his own private money to rent another room. However, Shen Xing found out about this and insisted that the rent be refunded, putting it on the account of the Detention Center Bureau instead. Fei Chai felt embarrassed because even though all the staff members and trainees brought their families, his whole family was consuming here, which made him feel like he couldn't save face. Shen Xing, however, said carelessly: "Old Fei, don't be so polite, we're all our own people. Moreover, before you came, the classroom effect was a mess, but thanks to you, it's been livened up. This activity is also a success for the Detention Center Bureau, so what's the big deal about spending some money?"

  Ke Fei Chai really felt uneasy, so as soon as the weekend was over, he checked out of the hotel and had You Qian send both children back. Shen Xing even scolded him a few times, saying that those two kids were smart and sensible, and he liked them very much.

  Although he was treated so well, even Fei Chai felt a bit proud and spoke more loudly, his lectures became more flamboyant. This is probably a common problem among intellectuals, once they receive attention and preferential treatment, they tend to forget themselves. However, Fei Chai is still Fei Chai, after a couple of days, he realized that he was not feeling right, being too showy, as he would be working in an official organization later on, some things couldn't be done too excessively, so he forced himself to restrain again.

  As the training was nearing its end, people began to exchange contact information, and some even asked Fei Chai for his phone number. It wasn't until then that Fei Chai remembered he had been back for so long without getting a new phone number, and the roaming charges were unbearable. So, he didn't give out his phone number, only leaving an email address, and asked You Qian to help him pick up a new SIM card on her way back. But before You Qian returned, Shen Xing came to his room with a smile, handing him a mobile phone packaging box, saying: "Look at me, I forgot this for so many days."

  Fei Chai was taken aback for a moment, and Shen Xing said: "This is the mobile phone that our department has distributed to everyone, with simple functions, only can make calls and send text messages, just for convenient contact."

  "Mobile phones are just for making calls and sending texts."

  Shen Xing also smiled and said, "Yes, besides, there are already 200 yuan of prepaid phone fees in this account. Since your final job has not been settled yet, it's hard to determine the monthly group payment. You can use it first, if you run out of phone fees, just notify me, I'll let them recharge for you."

  "Enough, enough! I don't make many phone calls, usually I use email."

  The two chatted for a few more sentences before Shen Xing bid farewell. Fei Chai held his phone and smiled wryly, "After all, it's an official organization, the welfare treatment is just good."

  After a while, Yu Qian also came back. As soon as she entered the door, she said: "Husband, I picked a very good phone number for you!"

  Fei Chai smiled and said: "We shouldn't be in such a hurry, our bureau has assigned me a mobile phone."

  "You're eyes lit up: "Where is it, let me see." As she spoke, she snatched it from his hand, fiddled with it for a bit, and said with some disappointment: "It's just this? Not very good, but quite sturdy and durable. Your unit is really stingy.""

  "Free for you to use, what more do you want? And there's even a monthly fee."

  "You said it's almost done." She sat on the bed and asked, "What about my new card?"

  "Let's just give it to Yangyang instead. I think nowadays even kids her age have mobile phones, so let's just use this card and swap my phone with Yangyang."

  "You don't know how many bad people are outside now, it's really inconvenient for kids to have no communication tools."

  Fei Chai said: "Then let's just go buy a children's watch for Xiao Mi, he's still young and can't be too extravagant. Moreover, mobile phones have radiation, which is not good for children's development."

  "You're right, I'll go again," said Yu Qian with a smile. She stood up, grabbed her handbag and was about to leave.

  "Back just now and going out again, won't you take a rest?"

  Yu Qian pinched him on the face and said, "It's settled with a few punches, it can't be avoided sooner or later." After that, she smiled and left.

  Fei Chai whispered: "As long as it's shopping, I've never seen that woman say she's tired."

  You Qian didn't come back until evening, it turned out that she went to buy a mobile phone and directly sent it to Fei Xiaomiao and Fei Yangyang. Now everyone in the family has a means of communication, making it more convenient to get in touch with each other, and the distance between them seems to have shortened suddenly.

  After more than a week, the training finally came to an end (official language), and it was natural that there were speeches by leaders, welcoming and sending off, and clinking glasses. Everyone also left their contact information and took photos as mementos. In fact, apart from the leaders at all levels, Fei Chai was the one who was pulled over for a group photo the most, among whom female students accounted for the majority. There were both two-person and multi-person photos, and even some laughing and hugging ones. Who let Fei Chai be young and handsome, and also quite talented? In fact, deep down, whether it's girls or women, no one doesn't like a refined and sunny young man. It's just that after being tossed by society, people start to "like" successful and wealthy men from the perspective of life's practicality, but deep down, this concept still lingers. Fei Chai happened to hit this point, so he was naturally welcomed. Because everyone was making such a fuss, Yu Xuan couldn't say anything when she saw it, especially since sometimes others would pull her in for photos too. However, among these photos, there were no pictures of Fan Yiyen. It's said that because something happened in Yunshan County where she worked, she left a day early and didn't even make it to the graduation ceremony.

  After the farewell dinner at noon, everyone left one after another. Fei Chai also wanted to go home, but was stopped by Shen Xing, saying that there would be a summary meeting in the office, which would be held here. Coincidentally, it was also the weekend, and Fei Chai asked if today was just a meeting, and at most could go home after dinner, so he first called Yu Qian to go home and take care of the children, and stayed behind for the meeting. And Yu Qian had lived in a five-star hotel long enough, and Fan Yiyen was not there, no one accompanied her to play, so she just reminded a few words such as "don't drink too much wine" and then left first.

  After a short break, everyone gathered for the summary meeting. In addition to the staff of the conference group, the leaders of the Geological Monitoring Bureau and a deputy leader from the city government also attended, along with representatives from the Science Committee. These guys really knew how to talk, speaking for two hours without any notes. Everyone was getting tired, but it didn't matter anyway. At least during the farewell banquet at noon, everyone had some drinks, so it was a good opportunity to take a break.

  When it was time for Zhu Yajun, the director of the Geological Monitoring Bureau, to speak, he specifically mentioned the issue of talent recruitment and once again formally introduced Fei Chai with lavish praise. He spoke highly of him, making his face flush with embarrassment. In his own opinion, he hadn't done anything remarkable, just taught a few classes and shared some basic knowledge, which didn't constitute any significant contribution. The praise was truly undeserved.

  However, since he had decided to be a good bureaucrat, he gritted his teeth, put on a thick face, and maintained a humble expression, managing to get through it somehow.

  After the meeting, it was time for dinner again. Fei Chai originally wanted to slip away, but he had already been caught in someone's sights, so where could he escape? As a result, he got drunk again and barely made it through. He ran outside the hotel wanting to hail a taxi, but was pulled back by Shen Xing who said: "Where are you going? Zhu Ju said that he would send you home later."

  Fei Chai was stunned, Zhu Ya Jun had indeed driven himself here, but judging from his appearance just now, he seemed even more intoxicated than Fei Chai. How could he still drive in that state? Just as Fei Chai was wondering about this, the driver of the small car, Zhang Peng, came over supporting Zhu Ya Jun, who grabbed onto Fei Chai and laughed: "Want to run away with me? Not a chance! Tonight you're going to hang out with me."

  "Runner-up, I've had too much to drink, I want to go back and rest early, can we do it another day?"

  Zhu Yajun, reeking of alcohol, said: "No way!" Then he turned to Shen Xing and said: "Director Shen, that... that you, give Xiao Zhang a travel expense account, today I'm borrowing his car, I want to go out with this old classmate of mine and have some fun."

  "Come on, let's just forget it," Fei Chi continued to persuade. "Let Xiao Zhang take you back first, and we'll catch up another day..."

  Zhu Yajun frowned and said, "No way, Director Shen, get him to my car. Tonight is a private dinner invitation, no need for an official vehicle." He said, rummaging through his pocket, finally pulling out the car key and handing it to Zhang Peng: "You drive my car tonight."

  Shen Xing stepped forward, grabbed one of Fei Chai's arms and whispered: "Go, Old Fei. The other day at the bureau meeting, I estimate they want to talk to you about your work arrangement."

  He didn't want to go at first, but as soon as he heard the word "work", he changed his mind. Although Zhu Yajun was his old classmate, after all, he was also his current leader. When someone takes the initiative to come and talk to you about your future prospects, if you still pretend to be humble, it's a bit ungrateful.

  Fei Chai got on the car, Zhu Ya Jun also sat in the co-pilot seat. He turned his head and laughed: "I said why it's so awkward, sitting twisted, even speaking is inconvenient." As he spoke, he got off the car again and sat in the back seat. After settling down, he patted Fei Chai's leg with his hand and said: "Now this is right, lest you chat on the road and twist your neck."

  At this time, Zhang Peng also got on the car and closed the door. He turned back and asked: "Director Zhu, where are we going?"

  Zhu Yajun smiled and said: "Need I ask? The usual place!" Then he said to Fei Chai: "Aren't you drunk? Let me find a place for you to sober up."

  Fei Chai accompanied Xiao with a smile, but in fact he was anxious and couldn't wait for Zhu Ya Jun to clearly explain the work matters. However, Zhu Ya Jun only talked about irrelevant things, made jokes, and didn't mention anything about work. Since Zhu didn't bring it up, Fei Chai felt it wasn't convenient to ask, so he had no choice but to patiently wait.

  It was only over ten minutes before Zhu Yajun's "old place" arrived, Fei Chai and the two of them got off the car together, without even looking up to follow him into the hall. Only then did they discover that this was a bath center, and couldn't help but secretly curse - having lived for over thirty years, this was still their first time coming here, could it be that something would happen tonight?