Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

As long as you are willing to work hard, you can change your life, change your destiny, and create wealth.

Given the definition of wealth in this era, and the fact that people are good at satisfying their needs, that's exactly the case.

After all, having enough to eat already makes you a "superior person".

The speech boosted the morale of the workers, and the top leaders, factory director, and other management personnel proceeded to the administration building.

Yang Jianguo was also on this list; he was specifically named by the top leader in person.

Yang Jianguo was also helpless about this.

I want to keep a low profile, but my strength won't allow it!

Once in the office, Yang Jianguo became virtually invisible.

The top leader first discussed the factory's management situation with the factory director and others, as well as the follow-up compensation and aftermath work for the two deceased workers.

"Although this was a natural disaster, I am very dissatisfied with the steel mill's performance in the face of the disaster."

"If it weren't for the workers spontaneously organizing the rescue, the losses this time would have been extremely terrible, and the regret would have been extremely severe."

Once the mild-mannered side was gone, the top leader unleashed his inner rage.

This time, if it weren't for the workers spontaneously coming to the factory to salvage the machines and organize disaster relief efforts, the situation would have been much better.

Therefore, the final losses will inevitably be much more severe than they are now.

During this period, in addition to Director Yang, who was personally contacted by the top leader, he arrived in time.

The rest of the people were nowhere to be seen.

"Sir, this is mainly my fault, and I bear the primary responsibility for this matter."

As the leader, Director Yang had to step forward at this time.

"Of course you bear responsibility, and a great deal of responsibility at that."

The senior leader looked at him with a solemn and stern expression and immediately launched into a stern reprimand.

Factory Director Yang kept his head down and remained silent; two lives had been lost.

Nothing you say can bring back the two dead workers; at this point, any explanation is just sophistry.

Do your reasons have any power to bring the two dead workers back to life?

If you can't survive, then what nonsense are you spouting?

So, Director Yang lowered his head and obediently "took the beating" and listened.

After the factory director Yang was finished being criticized, Director Yang also stepped forward.

As the head of the department, he was naturally also responsible in the absence of a deputy factory director.

However, Director Yang did say a few words on his behalf: "Director Yang has been busy with school matters, and he happened to be away on a business trip that day."

"I admit I failed to prepare a proper contingency plan for this matter!"

Director Yang's sincere and humble attitude made the senior leader feel better.

It's always good to be able to accept and learn from mistakes.

With this experience, I believe they won't panic so much next time, even if something unexpected happens.

However, turning his head to look at Yang Jianguo, who was sitting on the outermost edge.

The senior leader smiled and said, "This time, I want to especially commend Comrade Yang Jianguo, the special workshop, and the workers from each workshop who took the initiative to lead teams and risked their lives to rescue public property."

"They are the builders of our country, and they are also the most respectable and lovable people."

"Here, I would like to express my special gratitude to Comrade Yang Jianguo."

The senior leader stood up in front of everyone and, seeing Yang Jianguo's somewhat confused expression, stepped forward and shook his hand.

He shook his head vigorously to express his gratitude, and Yang Jianguo was deeply moved at that moment.

Really~

To truly live in this era, to stand here, to receive honors and the sincere gratitude of the top leader.

That feeling of being moved is truly hard to express in words.

If I had to describe it, it would be like the child finally receiving the approval of his mother and family.

He finally became a source of pride for his family and parents.

So much so that when Yang Jianguo left the office, the aisle was practically floating.

He swayed unsteadily, having drunk at least eight ounces.

As for the rewards mentioned by the top leader, and the attention and recognition from above.

At this moment, none of that seems so important anymore.

This pride that makes the 'family' so proud is enough to fill all the desires in their hearts.

That sense of satisfaction emanates from within.

This also made Yang Jianguo deeply understand why so many martyrs followed one after another.

Willing to live in anonymity and die a heroic death!

He walked into the workshop with a complicated expression. When the workers saw that he had returned, they all gathered around him.

"Jianguo, what did the top leader say?"

"Did the big boss say anything about it? We've really done a great job this time."

"That's right, Director Yang said he would recommend us for commendation."

"If you ask me, I think Jianguo will have to go to the capital to attend a meeting and receive an award."

"Oh my god, that's amazing!"

"Jianguo, what's wrong? Say something."

Looking at the kind, familiar, and simple faces before him, Yang Jianguo smiled and said, "That's right, the rewards are coming soon."

"I knew it was going to be a good thing."

Hearing that there would be another reward, everyone was overjoyed.

Since I started working for Yang Jianguo in the special workshop.

We've been getting rewards non-stop; it feels like good things are happening to us every now and then.

Everyone in the factory envies them and is eager to get into the special workshop.

Not only do you gain fame and prestige, but you also get real benefits.

Who wouldn't want to share in such a good thing?

Once the masters received the news, they all dispersed.

Li Yaoguo leaned closer to him and asked, "Jianguo, why do you look unhappy?"

Yang Jianguo looked at him with a complicated expression and said, "Yaoguo."

"What's wrong?" Seeing him hesitate, Li Yaoguo laughed and scolded, "When did you, Yang Jianguo, become so fussy, like a woman?"

Yang Jianguo opened his mouth and blurted out, "If one day you were asked to go and support construction, the kind of work that requires you to keep your identity secret, would you be willing?"

Now it was Li Yaoguo's turn to remain silent.

We're all part of the system, so even if we don't have a comprehensive view of some things...

However, some news can still be heard, and some people are able to discern the truth from it.

Would he be willing to abandon his wife and children and run away for decades?!

Li Yaoguo thought for a long time, then shook his head and said, "I don't know."

He didn't exaggerate or cover it up; he genuinely didn't know.

Perhaps, only when that moment actually falls on his head will Li Yaoguo know how to choose.

Yang Jianguo didn't know if he was the same.

But judging from the unexpected implications of the senior leader's words today, perhaps I really will have such a day.

How should I choose?!

Yang Jianguo didn't know, and didn't want to know.

He really hoped that this wouldn't happen to him.

But then he felt that the big boss had already hinted at it to him.

'Maybe I'm overthinking it.' That was the only thing Yang Jianguo could use to reassure himself.

It was 9:45 p.m. when I finished work.

After signing in and clocking out, Yang Jianguo arrived at the bike shed. Liu, the bike watcher, had already gone home.

Quietly, Yang Jianguo pushed his cart out the door.

I didn't ride it; I just quietly pushed it home, lighting up several cigarettes along the way.

When he got to his doorstep, he finally threw away the cigarette butt and stubbed it out with his toe.

Yang Jianguo pushed open the slightly ajar door and then bolted it shut.

Turning my head, I saw that in Uncle Yi's house, Yan Jiecheng and Yan Jiefang were pressed against the window.

I saw him and waved to him happily.

Yang Jianguo nodded and pushed the cart into the central courtyard.

Through the window, Yan Jiecheng saw his second brother beside him and nudged him unhappily, saying, "Move aside, you're crowding me."

Yan Jiefang was knocked off balance by the impact and almost fell to the ground.

He got up and shoved me, yelling, "What are you doing? You think I'm afraid of you, my boss?"

"Hey~ you little brat, do you think I wouldn't dare hit you?"

"You try it. If I don't crack your skull open today, I'll change my surname to yours."

"What are you doing? What are you doing?" Old Man Yan came out wearing a long gown. "A rebellion? Your father isn't dead yet!"

"What, do you no longer share his surname Yan? Look at your stupid face, you don't even think before you speak."

"And you, you're not acting like a big brother at all. Put that thing down, or you'll have to pay for it if you break it."

Old Yan scolded him a few times, then went back to bed muttering to himself.

The two little ones were just talking nonsense, but now they saw him leave in that direction.

There was a sense of shared misfortune, a feeling of sympathy for those in the same boat, a feeling of shared grief for those who have perished.

"Aren't you dating anyone, but are you planning to get married? Why haven't you said anything yet?"

Yan Jiefang threw the ladle in his hand onto the table, sat down with his legs tucked in, and hugged his legs to his chest.

Seeing his expression, Yan Jiecheng also threw the broom he was using to sweep the bed onto the bed.

"I don't have anywhere here. Do you think I don't want to get married?"

Yan Jiecheng was also frustrated. If he had his own small room, he would have caused a 'death' by now.

Still yelling and shouting at the second brother, are you bored?

"If you ask me, you should quickly talk to her and let her marry into this family and live here temporarily."

"Let's occupy the place first, and then we'll talk about the house later."

Glancing at his elder brother, Yan Jiefang spoke frankly to him, "If we delay any longer, I'm afraid your wife will be gone sooner or later."

Chapter 226 Managing the Household, the Finger Gloves are Made (Explosive Update, Please Subscribe)

As soon as Yang Jianguo entered the room, Yingzi sat up straight with a cough.

Yang Jianguo gave her an apologetic look, then turned and left the house.

I went to the side room to change my clothes, then washed my hair and rinsed myself.

Yang Jianguo picked up the clothes he had changed out of, and before he got close, he could smell a... odor of smoke.