Chapter 1727 - 945: Promotion, Envy Among the Crowd (Part 2)

Guo Peng hurriedly pointed at Old Huang and Jiu Ge’s group.

"Hurry up, the bus is about to leave. What are you standing there for?"

Old Huang, Jiu Ge, and the others quickly ran over and nodded to Li Haoran, who was in his early twenties.

"Is it just these people?" Li Haoran pointed at the dozen or so people in front of him and asked Guo Peng.

Guo Peng nodded, "Yes, just these."

Li Haoran glanced at them and said, "Hand over your weapons, then get on the bus."

Upon hearing this, Old Huang and the others hesitated not a moment, quickly unfastened their weapons, placed them in a designated spot, and then boarded the bus.

Seeing them all on board, Li Haoran said to Guo Peng, "Alright, we’re heading out. They’ll return tomorrow, but I probably won’t come over. Someone else will bring them back tomorrow."

"Good, good," Guo Peng nodded repeatedly, a smile on his face.

Around the Big Camphor Tree Base, there is indeed some comparison among the five satellite cities.

As the manager of a satellite city, apart from leading the outer city personnel, Guo Peng actually lacks dependable manpower.

The other satellite cities are somewhat better, as those cities are closer to the Big Camphor Tree Base, so extra staff and some older cooperative personnel prefer to go there.

This satellite city, the furthest from the Big Camphor Tree Base, has the fewest extra staff.

The four-tier rank system not only means different welfare benefits but also reflects higher capabilities and loyalty to the Big Camphor Tree Base in higher-ranking groups, thanks to a rigorous selection process.

Promotion requires either strong professional skills or frequent task execution and exceptional ability to stand out.

Or it’s achieved through long-term task execution, building a familiarity with base rules, providing a guarantee of loyalty to the base.

This time, with Jiu Ge and Old Huang becoming extra staff, when they return, Guo Peng will have more trustworthy people under him.

And more extra staff in the satellite cities enhance their security significantly.

As Li Haoran and the others drove out through the gate, Guo Peng rubbed the back of his head, hands behind him, humming a little tune as he walked into the building.

"Today, the common people~~ are truly happy~~"

.....

Big Camphor Tree Base.

Outside the wall.

Li Yu stood atop the wall, looking at the crowded throng below.

Turning his head, he asked Li Yuan beside him: "Have all those up for promotion arrived this time?"

Li Yuan checked the list in his notebook, looked at the cooperative personnel in front, shook his head, and said:

"Not yet, the Fifth Satellite City, Noble Consort’s and Jiu Ge’s groups aren’t here.

Additionally, Zuo Ruxue and her group from Oil City can’t return for now, so...."

Li Yu nodded and said, "Let me see the list again."

Li Yuan handed over the promotion list booklet, which included names, ages, team members, specialties,

as well as their resource exchange points and major contributions.

Li Yu glanced over it, seeing the table listed:

Promotion to Extra Staff: Sha Wenji’s group, Dongfeng’s group, Old Huang’s group, Jiu Ge’s group....

Promotion to Outer City Personnel: Zuo Ruxue’s group.

.....

On the second page were introductions to each group.

Noble Consort.

Age: 26 years old

Real Name: Guifen

Background: Separated from family in northern Lu Province, abducted by Motorcycle Gang’s Old Ghost, later...

Specialties: Archery, Kickboxing....

.....

Group Point Exchanges: 1, On XX month XX day, brass.....

Major Contribution: Before the protest events, informed headquarters in advance, preventing greater loss for the base...

Jiu Ge’s group’s contribution section mentioned how, on the way back from Oil City to the base, their vehicle stalled while transporting oil over a bridge, blocking following cars. Jiu Ge, as a senior auto repairman, swiftly repaired the vehicle, avoiding congestion...

Line by line, item by item, all clearly listed in the booklet.

Beside each promotion group, there are scores from Uncle, Second Uncle, and Third Uncle.

Li Yu was too busy, so he had to wait until Uncle and the others scored satisfactorily before he could see this paper and make the final decision.

Almost every group promoted to extra staff or outer city personnel, Li Yu knew who they were and would make a decision.

After all, a group isn’t just one person; careful assessment is needed.

"Let Zuo Ruxue’s group wait until they return from Oil City for promotion." Li Yu scanned the booklet, found no issues, and handed it back to Li Yuan.

Li Yuan took it back and marked it to remind himself not to forget about it.

Li Yu quietly watched the cooperative personnel gathering outside, even some extra staff.

Whenever there are promotions, some people gather to watch.

Sometimes it might be discouraging, but seeing others promoted inspires them in an invisible way.

For Li Yu and them, they are naturally happy to see this happen.

They don’t hurry them away, as after all, it’s a good thing, encouraging other cooperative personnel, motivating them to understand that as long as tasks are completed well with effort and contribution, promotion is possible, and better welfare can be enjoyed.