Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

We arrived at the middle courtyard.

Then they saw Qin Huairu tidying up Jia Geng's clothes in front of the Jia family's gate.

A polyester shirt, skinny jeans tucked in 5cm, and a cloth bag slung across his shoulder—he looked like he belonged in a respectable outfit.

"Master!" Qin Huai shouted as he saw him, and came up with his carrying pole.

"Quickly, kowtow to your master." Qin Huairu slapped Jia Geng on the back and made him kneel down and kowtow.

Yang Jianguo raised his hand to stop him.

“These things aren’t fashionable now; we can’t go back to the old traditions.”

Looking at Jia Geng, who was relieved, Yang Jianguo said calmly, "If you really want to thank me, just bow. Just keep working hard from now on."

Jia Geng, who had been reluctant before, immediately bowed and said, "Thank you, Master. I will definitely do my best."

"Don't call me 'Master,' it makes me sound so old." Yang Jianguo gave a few forced laughs.

Being a shaman is meaningless.

First impressions are important, and Jia Geng left him with a bad impression.

Although things have improved considerably over the years, he's still just a neighbor's kid, not quite at the level of a 'disciple' or 'grandson'.

Once she gets into the steel rolling mill, Jia Geng needs to be able to demonstrate even a third of the same drive her mother had back then.

Yang Jianguo truly respected him, and from then on, he greeted him with a smile.

He left with the words, "The person we should thank most is Zhu Zi," and walked away.

Qin Huairu could not forget this. She had tidied Jia Geng's clothes earlier and planned to take him to his door to express her gratitude.

After watching him leave the courtyard, I pulled him inside.

"Mom, Yang Jianguo looks down on me." Jia Geng turned around, his tone full of displeasure.

slap~

Jie patted him on the back, and Qin Huairu said with a long face, "How can you talk like that? That's your mother's master."

"If it weren't for him, you would have starved to death long ago. Why would you want to wear this outfit and eat meat every day?"

Pulling at his brand-new sleeve, Qin Huai said without a hint of joking, "Whether he's here or not, you have to respectfully call him Master."

"If you continue to be so disrespectful, go back inside and kneel down to reflect on your actions."

Chapter 284 Not an inch to back down, focusing on the issue, not the person

"Uncle He, thank you for giving me this opportunity."

"I will definitely work hard under Master Ma and not bring shame to you and our compound."

When Jia Geng saw Sha Zhu, his words were as sweet as honey.

Having been scolded by his mother earlier, Jia Geng knew in his heart that few people in this courtyard liked him.

The fact that Sha Zhu found him this job shows he's taken special care of him.

However, her mother had said something earlier.

Yang Jianguo also contributed to getting this job into his hands.

People are different now; a simple greeting can cost you your job or get you promoted.

Having such a mentor isn't bad, Jia Geng thought to himself.

How can I make a good impression on my master so I can latch onto this powerful figure?

"Alright, go back and work hard, just don't embarrass your mother." Sha Zhu said a few polite words, and then the mother and son left.

Halfway there, Jia Geng mentioned his plans, hoping to win over his master.

"Don't show off your skills, just do your job well."

Qin Huairu said, seeing that he didn't take it to heart, she decided to speak plainly with him.

“Your master is an upright man, unlike ordinary people. He doesn’t need you to flatter him.”

"If you really want to be noticed, then work hard in the factory so that people will see your efforts."

At this moment, Jia Geng was in a state of high spirits, and upon hearing this, he clapped his hands and shouted, "Mom, just you wait and see!"

Yang Jianguo didn't have time to pay attention to how Jia Geng was performing.

He had just arrived at his workplace when he was pulled into a meeting.

This concerns the specific charter and organizational structure of the 'Precision Engineering Research Institute'.

These matters were giving Yang Jianguo a real headache.

But these factors are related to the future, whether or not they can control the direction and direction of the 'research institute'.

Yang Jianguo could not afford to be careless and allow someone to take advantage of the situation.

If we work on it all and get the framework all set up, then we'll have the fruit too.

Afterwards, they even picked the peaches for me, hey~

Yang Jianguo is fine; with his skills, he'd be in demand anywhere.

Having real skills makes you awesome!

But all his ideals and aspirations were about to fall through.

Now that things have come to this point, Yang Jianguo absolutely does not want that day to come.

He is not a naive idealist.

Only by keeping power in his own hands can he ensure that progress will proceed in the direction he envisions.

Therefore, Yang Jianguo demonstrated an absolute desire for control over power this time.

This has caused dissatisfaction among some people, especially those who like to label others.

"So, according to you, this is your territory, Yang Jianguo's territory. Should we still carry out our work? Do we still need leaders with the right mindset?"

Faced with accusations, Yang Jianguo stood his ground: "Don't label me like that, I'm just a rough-around-the-edges tech guy."

"Here, if you have the technical skills, you can get in; if you don't, you're out of the running. Keep your complaints to yourself, or you can go complain to higher-ups."

These words really angered me. You, Yang Jianguo, are just a roughneck?

He passed the Level 4 exam in three months, became a Level 8 riveter, and is now a junior engineer and chief engineer of the Future Precision Engineering Research Institute.

You're such a boor... who are you calling names?!

"Engineer Yang, calm down. Director, you should also say less. Let's calm down first."

Someone tried to smooth things over with a smile, hoping to ease the tension.

But Yang Jianguo wasn't happy about it. He'd already said everything clearly, so there was no point in trying to smooth things over.

This easing of tensions might give the wrong impression that there's room for negotiation.

"There's no room for negotiation. I can give up this position as dean, but the person who comes must be technically proficient. All these regulations must give way to technology."

"Applying for an experiment requires visiting six departments, and in emergencies, you have to report to four more departments. The on-site technicians have absolutely no autonomy."

slap~

Yang Jianguo slammed the charter in his hand onto the table, stood up and said, "What are you trying to do? Are you trying to develop technology or start a political struggle?"

No one expected him to get so angry.

The technicians on site were filled with excitement and wanted to jump up and applaud him.

Well said, that's absolutely right.

What was originally a simple matter has become incredibly complicated because of their meddling.

Repeating the same useless process five or six times is not only time-consuming and laborious, but also limits technological development and innovation.

In that critical moment, do you seek instructions or continue the experiment?

It's important to understand that many successes on the path of innovation are accidental.

Luck is also a crucial factor.

You succeeded by accident this time, but if you try again next time, you might not be able to succeed.

If you ask for permission to return and miss the opportunity, all your previous efforts and sacrifices will be wasted.

Without asking for permission, you will be held responsible for any violation, whether it succeeds or fails.

These very rules restrict the development and innovative thinking of technical personnel.

It makes people hesitant and timid. When faced with a problem, they don't think, "How can I make this succeed?" but rather, "Will I be held responsible and punished for doing this?"

What are you going to do?! How are we supposed to do it?!

Since the ministry entrusted him with this responsibility, Yang Jianguo would not allow it to become an obstacle to his progress.

Anyone who wants to put in the effort or sabotage this is dreaming!

Seeing Yang Jianguo's resolute attitude, the people in the office were in a difficult position.

He, Yang Jianguo, was supported by his superiors, but it wouldn't work to completely relinquish power.

Everything must be done under the guidance of correct ideology!

What are you trying to do with this lack of organization and discipline?

He declared himself king and became arrogant and complacent!

"Okay, I respect your right to technical freedom in your research, but afterwards we need to review the rationality of all processes and reports. Is that alright?"

If someone comes along, you should settle for less; you need freedom when you're working.

Okay, I respect your opinion.

But once you've finished your work, you should submit a detailed schedule and report.

It is also very necessary to verify its rationality and correctness.

The visitor was already thinking, what if he still disagreed?

That means there's a problem with their thinking. Even if there's a high-ranking leader present, they still have to report him to their superiors.

Unexpectedly, Yang Jianguo agreed very casually, saying, "I agree."

The newcomer was taken aback and looked at Yang Jianguo, whose expression had returned to calm.

"I'm referring to the work, not any individual. The necessary review and restrictions should still be in place."

"Once people are free from constraints and can act recklessly, they will make mistakes!"

"Personally, I think that the review of the subsequent schedule and reports is very necessary, but it is necessary to ensure the principles of fairness, openness and impartiality."

"We cannot hide anything, we cannot fabricate accusations, and we cannot have selfish motives."

Yang Jianguo looked at the person who came and said seriously, "There must be no retaliation or abuse of power for personal gain."

"Otherwise, the processing opinions after the review will not be accepted by me."

Upon hearing his speech, the visitor's expression became complicated, and his heart was filled with mixed emotions.

This Yang Jianguo is truly something else! Seeing is believing!

Today, he's truly witnessed it.

Chapter 285 Adolescence, the Deadly Intellectual Youth

At 10 p.m., the two sides finally reached a consensus.

The visitor's initial hostility towards Yang Jianguo turned into admiration: "Engineer Yang, we'll be colleagues from now on, and the process probably won't be very pleasant!"

Yang Jianguo laughed frankly and said, "Disputes are necessary for progress, and it's better to progress faster than to have too many disagreements!"

"As long as the outcome is good, it can promote development and break free from the constraints and checks and balances of foreigners, then it's all worth it!"

"well said."

The newcomer gripped his hand tightly, pressing down firmly. "Engineer Yang, see you next time then."