My Life with Narration-Chapter 397 - 393: So You’re a Level 3?

No matter what kind of organization it is, as long as the people below complete their work and achieve something, those above will naturally show some form of acknowledgment.

The police station is no exception. Now that the case is closed, the leaders above are very pleased. Although it’s the collective effort of their Criminal Investigation Division and many officers, on the surface, it’s seen as a testament to the leadership abilities of the leaders.

With the leaders gaining political accomplishments, the employees below naturally receive rewards.

That is the current situation—the case is closed, and now it’s time to reward merits and confer honors.

However, in the police station, promotions and salary increases aren’t only about job position advancements and bonuses like in ordinary companies, but also involve rank advancements, record of merits, and sometimes medals.

But these don’t apply to Su Qing because he is not formally employed, so he can’t have merits recorded, advance in rank, or even talk about medals.

Therefore, the commendation for him is quite simple, or rather practical, being directly reflected as a bonus.

Although he doesn’t care about the thirty thousand yuan, it’s an honor. Furthermore, his position was adjusted from Network Security Promotion Consultant to a Criminal Investigation Consultant. Although both are consultative roles, the actual treatment differs significantly, and he now has some authority.

Not that kind of authority, of course, but he can legitimately participate in police cases, offer opinions, and quite often, officers might need to rely on this consultant.

In simple terms, he became something like a strategist. In case investigations, his opinions will be valued and adopted.

It’s worth noting that advisors in the Criminal Investigation Division are generally psychology professors or professors from police academies. This time, he set a precedent, thanks to his brilliant strategies in this case.

When there was no progress in the case, he pointed out Zhang Heng as a suspect and repeatedly corrected the direction of the investigation, and finally brought the perpetrator in himself.

This demonstrated his ability and unique insights into the case itself. Of course, credit also goes to Lin Chengcai and Zhao Minghui for amplifying his role considerably in front of the leaders.

Moreover, while the role remains a consultant, the addition of the term ’perennial’ is tantamount to getting tenure. Although there’s the risk that if there are changes in leadership, Su Qing could be dismissed, he has now truly established himself within the police station and is no longer a temporary worker.

Including the fact that he is supposedly enjoying the treatment of a Second-level Police Chief, it’s essentially an economic compensation since he’s not formally employed and can’t advance in rank. Li Zijun is currently at the second level.

He then went forward amid everyone’s gaze and applause to stand beside Director Liu. The two shook hands, and for promotional purposes, they even arranged for someone to take a photo.

He was photographed holding a plaque showing thirty thousand yuan.

Finally, after all the busy activities until noon, the large commendation conference at the police station came to an end.

The timing was also well-chosen because October is approaching, and many people will take the entrance exam, joining along with the police academy graduates.

Before the newcomers arrive, they are rewarding accomplishments and then starting a new round of work.

Du Qiang also got his wish and became a second level. Last time, he personally apprehended the culprit in the serial rape and murder case, and it’s not something the higher-ups would forget.

Besides, Du Qiang is no newcomer. Although he came later than Li Zijun, he has genuinely worked hard in the Criminal Investigation Division for several years and isn’t just sitting idly by.

When Du Qiang appeared again, he was in his black regular uniform with the insignia of one bar and two stars on his shoulder, representing his rank.

"Look, look at me, don’t I look dashing?"

At the noon canteen, just as Su Qing was about to eat, an annoying voice came from the side.

Admittedly, he should probably be the only staff member in the bureau without a police uniform. Of course, maybe he’s not the only specially appointed consultant, but others are mostly unseen and seldom come by, unlike him, who frequently visits the Criminal Investigation Division.

Since today’s commendation, he has been noticed wherever he goes in the bureau.

"See that guy? He’s the consulting advisor for our bureau’s Criminal Investigation Division, named Su Qing!"

"Really? So young. Can someone that young handle cases?"

"Don’t underestimate him. I heard from Brother Liu that Director Liu personally commended him this morning. He’s not been here long, yet he’s solved several big cases!"

"Wow~~, that’s incredible. Truly, appearances can be deceiving. By the way, how do you know him?"

"Oh, that’s easy. Brother Liu said if you see a young man not in a police uniform here, it’s most likely him!"

Upon hearing this, Su Qing felt uncomfortable. He never expected to be observed for his attire one day.

He really didn’t want to stand out, but there was really no way for him to get a police uniform. After all, uniforms have service numbers, and those are only issued to formal staff or those in the police system, like an ID number for a specific role.

So as long as he has yet to officially become a policeman, there’s no point in thinking about a uniform.

"Aren’t you a bit idle? The meeting is over, and yet you’re still in regular clothes. Aren’t you hot?" Su Qing glanced at him sideways and jibed.

In response, Du Qiang didn’t care in the slightest. He lightly dusted off his shoulder where there was nonexistent dust, careful not to cover the two stars on it.

"What do you know? Older brother here is now at the second level. Do you know what the second level is? Let me put it this way: know Captain Lin? He’s a third-level Chief Inspector. My mentor is a second level, meaning I’m almost there too!" Du Qiang laughed heartily.

To this, Su Qing just wanted to give him a big smack.

There are plenty of people at the Second-level Police Chief; reaching Chief Inspector is when you can start considering yourself a leader.

"So, were you a third level before?" Su Qing retorted.

Du Qiang: ...

"What are you saying? I didn’t hear!" Du Qiang began experiencing sudden deafness. Although Su Qing doesn’t have an official rank, the benefits he enjoys are genuine, and more importantly, he became their Criminal Investigation Division’s consultant, being assigned to the same team as Lin Chengcai, which includes him.

To think he worked hard for several years to reach this level, and someone else equaled him in just two months was a bit hard to swallow.

"Oh, still showing off, huh? Aren’t you feeling the heat?"

Just then, Li Zijun, who had changed back into her duty uniform, put down her tray, sat beside him, and smiled at Du Qiang.

Also bearing one bar and two stars, although Li Zijun didn’t get a star upgrade this time, she’s solved many cases in the past year. There’s a high chance for a promotion next time, and since it’s her fifth year, her seniority provides a natural leverage over Du Qiang. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

"Well, I have something to do. We’ll talk next time!"

With that, Du Qiang hurriedly jogged away with his tray.

In response, Li Zijun let out a cold snort, "Fool!"

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