Traveling back to 1977

Chapter 415 Job Transfer
When they found Jiang Tiantian, it was almost noon. Most of the other sales clerks had gone home for lunch, and she was the only one sitting behind the counter, lost in thought.

She only snapped out of her daze when Chen Fan and Jiang Lili walked right up to her.

Upon seeing the two people clearly, she was first surprised, then smiled and said, "You've come."

Then he looked at Jiang Lili and asked, "Lili, have you signed up?"

The hottest topic these days is undoubtedly the college entrance examination registration. The registration work in the entire Yunhu area is almost synchronized, and all of them will end on the 7th. Jiang Tiantian was originally thinking about whether to call Chen Fan to ask about it, but she didn't expect them to come over today, so the first thing she asked was this.

Jiang Lili wanted to tell her a white lie to comfort her, but when she saw her sister, before she could even utter a word, the corners of her mouth turned down, and two lines of tears streamed down her face.

Jiang Tiantian understood immediately. She quickly grabbed her towel, rushed out from behind the counter to wipe her face, and hugged her tightly, saying, "It's okay, it's okay, don't cry."

She paused for a moment, then forced a smile. "It's just the college entrance exam. It's okay if we can't get in. We can take other paths..."

She couldn't continue speaking at this point.

For others, there are many ways to return to the city from the countryside, but for my younger sister, what other way is there besides taking the college entrance examination?
Unless the parents get their jobs back, that's probably the best-case scenario!

Seeing that the two sisters were about to burst into tears, Chen Fan quickly said, "Slow down, slow down, it's not that time yet."

When Jiang Tiantian turned around, he immediately smiled and said, "I brought her here today for this very reason. We just came back from the health department and have made some progress. We just need to wait for news from them."

He paused for a moment, then asked her, "Your registration process must have been difficult too, right?"

Jiang Tiantian looked at him, took a deep breath, and suddenly felt an overwhelming urge to cry.

Chen Fan knew immediately that he had guessed correctly and said, "Don't worry, the person I found asked Lili to stay here for a day or two. Once she has definite news, she should get back to me right away."

Here's what I'm thinking: if we can solve Lili's problem, we should be able to solve yours too. So I'm thinking of having you take a few days off to stay with Lili. If everything goes smoothly, I'll take you with me, and then you can register and take the exam together, okay?

Jiang Tiantian didn't care how credible Chen Fan's words were. What else could she do now?

However, she didn't say much, just nodded slightly, "Mm."

After a brief chat, as usual, Chen Fan and Jiang Lili left the supply and marketing cooperative and went to their usual restaurant to wait for Jiang Tiantian. They ate something together and then took the two sisters back to the health department's guesthouse.

In the absence of visits from higher-ups, that cadre room was practically Chen Fan's private room. The Jiang sisters lived next door to him. Although it was a single room, it also had a large bed, more than enough for them to sleep together.

Jiang Tiantian took leave from work, went home to pack a few clothes, and informed her parents before moving in with her younger sister.

They checked in on the afternoon of the 4th and stayed for two days. By the 6th, all three of them were getting impatient. The Jiang sisters were naturally anxious, and even Chen Fan was thinking that if there was still no news by tomorrow morning, he would go and try to find Teacher Su.

A grown person can't just die from holding in their pee.

If all else fails, we'll have to let them take the college entrance exam next year.

That evening, Sister Zhou finally entered the Health Department's guesthouse.

Upon hearing the knock, Chen Fan immediately opened the door. Seeing it was Sister Zhou, he quickly put on a smile and ushered her inside, saying, "I've been waiting for you for so long!

Sister Zhou glanced at him, then looked into the room, but didn't go in. She said softly, "Are you getting impatient? Where's Lili?"

Chen Fan pointed to the next room, "She's in the next room with her sister. Her sister couldn't register either, and she hasn't been able to eat or sleep these past two days..."

Before he could finish speaking, Sister Zhou looked at him meaningfully and said, "So, you mean you want to solve her sister's problem as well?"

Chen Fan chuckled, "Whether you're herding one sheep or two, it's still the same thing."

He then lightly clasped his hands together, feigning nonchalance, and said with a smile, "However, we can't force them to do things against their will. If it's really inconvenient, we can only disappoint them."

Since we met, Sister Zhou has neither gone inside nor left, and hasn't mentioned a word about serious matters. He has had to take the initiative to steer the conversation toward that topic.

Seeing his appearance, Sister Zhou became even more curious. "You're right. Whether I herd one sheep or a flock of sheep, it doesn't matter to me whether there's one more or one less."

However, you said your younger sister is your student, so what is your relationship with your older sister that makes you go to such lengths to help her? It can't be just because she's your student's older sister, can it?

Chen Fan chuckled and gestured, "That's not important..."

Before she could even finish speaking, Sister Zhou said very seriously, "This is very important!"

Chen Fan was taken aback. Seeing her serious expression, his own expression changed.

After a two-second pause, she said softly, "Then I'll tell you the truth. I'm not a local from Lujiawan. I drifted there by water..."

Having said everything he could, he looked at Sister Zhou and said, "So, strictly speaking, my younger sister saved me, and my older sister also gave me a way out. That's why I set up a library in Lujiawan and, with the help of those materials, developed a side business."

I might lend a hand to others, without going to such lengths, but with them, at least until I repay these favors, I must treat their problems as my own.

Anyway, he has already prepared a backup plan, so he is not afraid of anyone investigating his background. He even looks forward to someone investigating, preferably checking all the files from the past three years!
After hearing these words, Sister Zhou looked at him with surprise, "So you have such a bizarre experience?"

She then let out a long breath and said to him, "I haven't kept you waiting for nothing these past two days. I've contacted a lot of people and we have a solution. My sister can manage on her own, and with my older sister's help, it won't be a problem either."

However, there are two solutions: one for the immediate problem and one for the long term. I'm here today to ask you which one you'd like to choose.

Chen Fan's eyes flickered slightly. "What's the price?"

A hint of appreciation appeared in Sister Zhou's eyes as she looked at him and smiled, "Dealing with smart people is so easy."

She paused for a moment, then pointed to the room. "Let's go inside and talk. Which path you choose depends on how much the bond between those two sisters holds in your heart."

……

In the next room, Jiang Tiantian and Jiang Lili hid behind the door. With a bang, the door was closed, and then all other sounds ceased.

The two looked at each other, paused for two seconds, and then Jiang Tiantian whispered, "They should have gone into the room by now."

Jiang Lili forced a smile, lowered her head, and silently returned to her chair.

Jiang Tiantian quickly walked over and sat on the bed opposite her, took her hand, and asked softly, "Didn't Sister Zhou say there were two ways? Why are you still unhappy?"

Jiang Lili looked up at her, her lips moved a few times, but she still couldn't open her mouth, and then she lowered her head again.

Jiang Tiantian took a deep breath, stared at her, and said, "Are you unhappy because Xiao Fan told you that he helped you because you saved him and he owes you a huge favor?"

Jiang Lili was silent for a few seconds before managing to say, "N-no, I just..."

She lowered her head again as she spoke, "I didn't help him at all, I just fed him medicine twice, it's nothing at all, but he helped me so much."

Jiang Tiantian held her hand and squeezed it gently. She stared intently at her face for several seconds before taking a deep breath and forcing a smile, saying, "Silly girl, you can't even understand what he's saying, and you're just sulking."

Jiang Lili was taken aback by what she heard, and looked up at her in confusion, "Huh?"

Jiang Tiantian smiled and said, "Didn't you hear what Sister Zhou said? There are ways, but it depends on the person. If we're not that close to Xiao Fan, she might just give us a casual help so we can successfully register. But if we're very close to Xiao Fan, she'll take it very seriously and completely eliminate any worries we might have."

That's why Xiao Fan said that – he wanted to tell her that she was not only his student and friend, but also his benefactor who saved his life. He also said that he had done her a great favor, so that she could persuade Sister Zhou to do her best to help us.

Otherwise, why doesn't he mention any of the help he's given us? He even saved my life when we first met. Isn't that enough to repay your kindness?
If you think about it, we owe him a lot, but he still says that just to get Sister Zhou to take it seriously, understand?

Jiang Lili felt a little dizzy, her brows furrowing slightly. "Is that so?"

Jiang Tiantian looked at her younger sister with a complicated expression in her eyes. After pausing for two seconds, she gritted her teeth and asked, "Lili, tell your older sister honestly, do you like Xiaofan?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Lili felt dizzy and her cheeks flushed. She quickly lowered her head, too ashamed to speak, and could only murmur two words, "N-nothing..."

Jiang Tiantian had already spoken and her mind was made up. She took a deep breath, cupped her sister's face in her hands, and said softly, "Think carefully before you speak. He's using his personal connections to help us two sisters change our fate. If you like him, you need to plan for the future and confess your feelings when the time is right. If you don't like him..."

At this point, a bitter look appeared on Jiang Tiantian's face. After a couple of seconds, she quickly adjusted her expression and said, "Your eyes aren't blind. You can't possibly dislike him."

Jiang Lili didn't dare to look up, her voice barely audible, "But...but I don't even know if he likes me." Jiang Tiantian stroked her face, and after a long while, she chuckled softly, "My sister is so beautiful and so kind, he'll definitely like her. Otherwise, why would he go to such lengths to help us?"

As she spoke, she unconsciously turned to look at the next room and muttered, "Just wait and see, he'll definitely choose the harder one."

At the same time, I sighed in my heart, wondering how I could ever repay this debt of gratitude.
……

In the next-door cadre's room, Chen Fan poured two cups of tea and listened to Sister Zhou explain the detailed plan.

After listening, he let out a long breath, leaned back on the sofa, and chuckled twice. "Sister Zhou, you've really given me a big problem."

Sister Zhou crossed her legs, leaned back against the chair, picked up her teacup, took a sip, and said with a smile, "From what you're saying, you want to choose the second option, huh?"

She paused for a moment, then looked at Chen Fan with a mischievous grin and said, "Actually, you could also choose the first option. Go out for a meal with me, become my god-sister, and she'll make sure the Jiang sisters have everything arranged perfectly. As long as they're capable, they'll definitely get into good universities. You can also meet another person, isn't that great!"

Chen Fan took a deep breath and looked at her, saying, "It is indeed very clear. The whole process is laid out on the table. Once the college entrance examination results are announced, everyone will know what they should and shouldn't know. Let alone whether they will be admitted, even if the school only looks at the scores and admits them, there will still be a lot of trouble later. They may not be able to go."

He let out a long sigh, "Sis, that's not fair of you!"

Sister Zhou showed no resentment at being criticized. Instead, she said confidently, "What? Is this all the favor you can do for them? You can guarantee they can get into the exam hall, but can you guarantee them for life?"

She then leaned forward, staring at Chen Fan, and laughed, "I'd be happy to protect them for life. I don't care what kind of life-or-death bond you have with your sister or younger sister. Anyway, I've gone to so much trouble, I can't just earn you calling me 'sister' for nothing, can I?"

Chen Fan pondered for two seconds, patted his thigh, looked up at her, and smiled, "You're right. If we really want to solve their worries, you can't waste your time, sister."

He then nodded and said, "Okay, after the college entrance exam, I will accept the transfer letter from the health department and come here to work."

Just now, Sister Zhou proposed two solutions. The first is that her good friend, who is also a deputy director of the Education Department, will help Jiang Tiantian and Jiang Lili with all the registration procedures. They only need to take the exams on time until the college entrance examination is over.

The university took over the rest, and she had no control over it, so it all ended there.

This alone shows that Sister Zhou has already given Chen Fan a tremendous amount of face. Is the deputy director of the education department someone that anyone can just ask to be?

If it's that simple, why would it take two days?
She was able to reply to Chen Fan on the evening of the 4th.

As the saying goes, you must do things thoroughly and show the right favors!
On the other hand, Sister Zhou also wanted to take this opportunity to bring Chen Fan, whom the higher-ups had been thinking about, to the health department.

In her opinion, Chen Fan's medical skills were only average, and besides, the health department wasn't a hospital.

The reason why leaders remember Chen Fan so fondly is because of his reputation in the national health system, especially his status as the advocate of the "First Aid Manual" and the inventor of the "Yunhu First Aid Method," which is a golden brand.

Yunhu Health Department is the chief editor of the "First Aid Manual", but the advocate and inventor of the most core first aid techniques are not in the department. What will other departments think if they find out?
Even now, the director and the others don't dare tell people from other units that Chen Fan is an unlicensed village doctor. Oh, after Yan Liyuan got him a medical license last time, he's now a legitimate doctor at the First People's Hospital.

But such a talented person should be placed in the health department!

Moreover, Chen Fan is also a well-known writer. If we can bring him in, wouldn't all those accolades be bestowed upon the health department?!

At that time, Chen Fan's reputation was with the Health Department. His honor as a writer would also benefit the Health Department, and he himself would not suffer any loss. It was a win-win cooperation, how wonderful!
It's a pity that Chen Fan couldn't forget Lujiawan before, and disregarded the cadre position in the health department, insisting on staying in that remote corner.

Now that's good, when Sister Zhou saw Chen Fan bringing Jiang Lili to find her, she immediately realized that this was an opportunity.

A young man brought a pretty young girl to ask for help, claiming they were students.
Pshaw, do you think she's blind?!
So Sister Zhou held back for the time being, but simply informed her good friend and entered the registration information of the Jiang sisters in advance to avoid any mistakes.

Then, he spent the next two days busy with all the preparations before finally meeting Chen Fan.

The method is a bit complicated, but it can solve the two sisters' schooling problem once and for all.

Isn't it just because they're afraid someone will write anonymous letters, affecting their exam registration and future enrollment?

Let's think of a way to keep it a secret from others!
Once this matter is resolved, the problem of Chen Fan refusing to come to work at the health department will be solved!

See, now everyone's happy!

Sister Zhou looked at Chen Fan and said seriously, "Go and explain to the two of them later that they should go to their respective units to complete the transfer procedures first thing tomorrow morning. I had only prepared one position, but they are not coming here to work anyway, and Jiang Tiantian already has a formal position, so it won't be too much trouble for her to transfer over."

Given the transfer order from the health department and their family backgrounds, their original work units would have no choice but to release them.

Once the formalities are completed, they will immediately return to this place and settle down. I will transfer their employment status to the Education Department immediately, so that no one will know their exact work unit. Even if they see the published list, they will only assume that they have the same name and will not think of them.

However, for safety reasons, they shouldn't go out unless necessary; they should stay in their rooms and study. I'll arrange their meals, and they'll go with Xiaolin and the others during the college entrance exam."

At this point, Sister Zhou sighed inwardly and couldn't help but roll her eyes at Chen Fan.

I don't know if this brat has his eye on the older or younger sister, but he actually sold himself out. Even though it's only temporary, it shows how deep their feelings are.

Anyway, it seems there's no hope for Xiaolin and Xiaoxia.

Chen Fan was a little confused by her glare. Just as he was about to speak, he heard her continue, "After the college entrance examination, if they can successfully get into university, the admission notice will be sent directly to the education department. I will also arrange the political review materials for them."

She was fairly familiar with the Jiang family's situation; it was nothing more than a debate about prioritizing production versus prioritizing "slogans," and there was nothing seriously wrong with it.

However, Jiang Heng and his wife were unlucky. During that period, it wasn't always cold winds, but rather a mix of cold winds and sunny weather. He just happened to run into the cold winds again and was caught out as an example.

A large number of others collapsed along with him, and even his superiors who admired him were reassigned due to a minor issue. Without outside connections, he naturally couldn't recover.

Besides, this year's document clearly stipulates that background issues do not need to be considered. She asked her best friend to turn a blind eye and stamp it with a slap. It was just a matter of a sentence and there was no difficulty at all.

The thought quickly vanished from her mind, and Sister Zhou continued, "Once they arrive in their new environment, no one should recognize them. Once this storm passes and the college entrance exams come next summer, things will basically be settled."

That was her entire plan.

First, the Jiang sisters were reassigned to different positions, away from the sight of their former acquaintances. Then, they were given preferential treatment all the way, leaving the family completely unnoticed, except for a few people who handled the matter.

By then, those who wrote the anonymous letters probably still thought the Jiang sisters worked in the health department.

For some people, this method is simply a matter of how to operate it, or whether it takes one or two days.

As for ordinary people... what good things are they thinking?
Chen Fan quickly reviewed Zhou Jie's plan in his mind and admitted that unless the Jiang sisters were extremely unlucky and ran into someone who knew them at university, and that person was "righteously indignant," there was almost no possibility of them being exposed.

He agreed to Sister Zhou's request, accepted the transfer letter from the Health Department, and came here to take up his post.

However, there were some inside stories behind this appointment, otherwise Chen Fan wouldn't have agreed so easily.

After finishing this, Sister Zhou prepared to go back. She stood up and said, "Time is of the essence. We can send the transfer letter for that older sister directly to her unit. You and your sister can take your transfer letters back with you."

She paused for a moment, then looked at Chen Fan and smiled, "From now on, you will be the health instructor dispatched by the Health Department to Nanhu Commune. But you must return to the Health Department once a week to report on your health guidance work at the grassroots level. Don't forget."

That's right. Apart from the transfer of his personnel file, the Health Department had no restrictions on Chen Fan. He could stay in Lujiawan if he wanted, as long as his official position was with the Health Department.

As for reporting work once a week?
He used to come over two or three times a week. What impact did that have?

Although this approach was somewhat formalistic, it was done after Sister Zhou reported it to the director and section chief, and obtained the leaders' approval.

Besides, compared to those who receive salaries without working, Chen Fan is already very "dedicated," okay?

According to his new job posting, he was originally a health instructor dispatched by the health department to Nanhu Commune, and he was stationed in the production team. What's the problem?

Anyway, Chen Fan himself felt there was no problem, and the leaders also felt there was no problem, so there should be no problem, right?

After seeing Sister Zhou off, Chen Fan knocked on the door of the room next door.

Jiang Tiantian quickly opened the door and looked into the corridor. Before she could speak, she heard Chen Fan say, "No need to look, Sister Zhou has already left."

He then walked inside and gestured for her to close the door.

After Jiang Tiantian closed the door and came in, Chen Fan looked at the two of them and said with a smile, "Let me first congratulate you, we'll be working together tomorrow!"

Although it was only for a day or two, at least we worked in the same company!
(End of this chapter)