South to North: A Prison Guard at the Beginning

That night, at Mr. Zhou’s home.

At this time, Yuan Mu and Mr. Zhou were sitting opposite each other at the coffee table, while Zhou Xiaobai and his mother were sitting on one side.

"Xiao Yuan, have some tea." Old Zhou poured a cup of tea for Yuan Mu with a smile.

"Uncle Zhou, I can do it myself." Yuan Mu quickly took the teacup with both hands.

Zhou Xiaobai couldn't stand it anymore. Yuan Mu had been sitting there for more than half an hour and still didn't get to the point.

"Yuan Mu, I heard that you applied to go to Yun Province?" Zhou Xiaobai frowned as he looked at Yuan Mu.

Yuan Mu was stunned. How did she know? But he soon realized that it was impossible for her not to know. It would be abnormal if she didn't know based on Shen Nan's relationship with the Zhou family.

"Ah, yes."

"Is that right? Don't you know how dangerous it is over there?" Zhou Xiaobai frowned even deeper.

"But I'm a policeman. It's only natural for a policeman to catch thieves." Yuan Mu waved his hand nonchalantly.

"Did you catch thieves? They were drug dealers! You have caught drug dealers before, and they all had guns! And it's close to the border, don't you know how dangerous it is?"

"Being a policeman is dangerous. I'm used to it." Yuan Mu said with a slight smile on his face.

"But..." Zhou Xiaobai wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Zhou Zhennan.

"Um, Xiao Yuan."

"Uncle Zhou." Yuan Mu nodded and then looked at Zhou Zhennan.

"I also heard from Xiao Shen that this time you led a team to arrest three drug dealers, and successfully found out the source of the drugs behind them. You want to take people to Yun Province to arrest people, right?"

"Yes, I have this idea."

"But Yun Province is a border area with complicated interests involved. It is filled with many criminal armed groups. It would be very dangerous for you to go there! This matter has nothing to do with you anyway, so you don't have to go." Old Zhou said calmly.

Yuan Mu smiled gently.

"Uncle Zhou, I'm a police officer. If everyone is afraid, no one will do this. If no one does it, they will continue to harm our people. If everyone is afraid of death, how can we do anything?"

"Even if I don't do it, someone else will do it in the future. I can only cook as much rice as I can. I am 50% sure of the trip to Yun Province. If someone else goes, I guess they won't even be 50% sure!"

"I know that if we catch Jia Jinlong, there might be Zhao Jinlong and Sun Jinlong in the future. But if we don't catch Jia Jinlong, they will become even more unscrupulous and think we are weak and can be bullied!"

"Now that this matter is in front of us, we have already grasped the traces of the drug gang. If we don't do anything, what's the point of wearing this police uniform?"

"The harm caused by drug dealers is different from other crimes, such as murder, injury, rape or theft. Although these crimes are very harmful, they are far less harmful than drugs."

"Once you become addicted to drugs, it's almost a lifelong addiction. How many people have lost their families because of drugs? Back then, John Bull used opium to open the door to China and poisoned the Chinese people for hundreds of years!"

"So I will definitely apply to my superiors for this matter. If they don't agree, I will wait. If I can't go this time, I will wait for next time. If I can't go next time, I will apply to be transferred to Yun Province. I, Yuan Mu, will fight this group of drug dealers to the end!" Yuan Mu said in a resounding voice.

After hearing what Yuan Mu said, Zhou Zhennan immediately slapped his thigh and cheered loudly.

"Good!! You, Yuan Mu, are worthy of being someone I, Zhou Zhenhua, have high hopes for. You are very good! Very good! Your ideological awareness is very high! As I said last time, if all the police in our country were like you, then the security environment in our country would probably be much better!"

"Since you have made up your mind, I will help you again. I will help you with this matter. You should be ready to leave for Yun Province at any time. This time, we must catch this drug trafficking gang on the border of Yun Province in one fell swoop!"

"Yes! I promise to complete the task!!" Yuan Mu stood up excitedly and saluted.

After that, Yuan Mu chatted with Mr. Zhou for a few more words and then said goodbye. After Yuan Mu left, Zhou Xiaobai and Zhou's mother surrounded him.

"Dad! Didn't we agree to persuade him and not let him go?" Zhou Xiaobai looked anxious.

"Yes, please persuade Xiao Yuan. That place is too dangerous. What if something unexpected happens?" Zhou's mother also looked worried.

"Humph! What a woman's opinion! The Korean War was hundreds of times more dangerous than this. If it weren't for the volunteers, would we still be able to sit here in peace?"

"If he's afraid of this little danger, then just like Xiao Yuan said, he might as well take off this police uniform and change his career!" Old Zhou snorted coldly.

"Dad! How can it be the same? Back then, he had to fight, but it's different now. He doesn't have to go at all!" Zhou Xiaobai retorted.

"So are we just going to watch that group of drug dealers continue to live happily? Or should we replace them? Doesn't the life of others count as life? I have a full understanding of Xiao Yuan's ability."

"He has very high military literacy. Not only is he an accurate shooter, he is also very good at close combat. He once arrested four drug dealers alone in the jungle of Ningyang."

"You know, those four drug dealers were all armed, and Xiao Yuan killed one and injured two on the spot, so you don't have to worry. I believe he is fully capable of this task!"

"But..." Zhou Xiaobai wanted to say more, but was interrupted by Mr. Zhou.

"Okay! Stop talking! If Xiao Yuan himself didn't apply, then forget it. Since he has this heart and is willing to contribute to the people, no one can interrupt his enthusiasm!"

Zhou Xiaobai stood up angrily and left. Zhou's mother sighed and shook her head, but she did not leave. Instead, she sat on the sofa with Zhou Lai.

Old Zhou shook his head helplessly as he watched his daughter leave. In fact, he was quite worried about Yuan Mu, but at the same time, he admired Yuan Mu very much. He admired his fighting spirit, his courage and perseverance, and his heart that was wholeheartedly devoted to the people.

Because he is such a person, how similar is Yuan Mu to him when he was young?

"Old Zhou, Xiao Yuan looks a lot like you when you were young." Zhou's mother said with a smile.

"Really?" Mr. Zhou also laughed and looked at Mother Zhou.

"Well, you are all equally brave and hardworking. Once you set your mind to something, even eight horses can't pull you back. Our country is so lucky to have people like you! It is because of people like you that our country will get better and better." Zhou's mother nodded seriously.

"Alas! They are old after all and can't fight anymore. The future of the country depends on them!" Old Zhou stood up with a smile, put his hands behind his back and slowly left.