Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

By displaying those two yellow croakers so conspicuously, aren't you just asking for trouble?

Yang Jianguo was both amused and exasperated. He knew she was right, but he still agreed to his daughter's request.

Yingzi knew his personality; once he had agreed, he couldn't just leave it at that.

So she came up with a compromise.

“I took her to get a pair of small ones, made them into pendants so she could wear them and they wouldn’t be noticeable when hidden under her clothes.”

"Hey, this is good." Yang Jianguo kissed her eyebrow and laughed heartily.

"You rascal, go to sleep!" She gave him a gentle push, the old married couple even a little shy.

"Honey, I'm a little full today, let's..."

snap…

The lights are off, but the room isn't quiet.

Early in the morning, Yang Jianguo was stretching at the door when he saw Sha Zhu open the door.

"Jianguo, what have you been busy with lately? We haven't seen any of the big leaders coming home for dinner."

Sha Zhu carried his teacup to the sink to brush his teeth and wash up.

He's now the chef for a high-ranking leader, but he hasn't seen the leader at all these days.

He spends his days slacking off in the cafeteria, cooking a couple of dishes for the boss's wife.

If his older sister loses her appetite, he can stay idle for a whole day.

With nothing else to do, Sha Zhu would run to the steel rolling mill to see how Ma Hua and Bang Geng were doing.

"The two of them did a really good job. Ma Hua is a reliable kid, and he has really mastered the craft."

When talking about his apprentice, Sha Zhu was filled with pride.

As for the question I asked earlier, it was just something I said offhand.

I only took Yang Jianguo to his current workplace, which has high confidentiality and strict requirements, and he can't say anything to outsiders.

"Jia Geng is quite reliable?" Yang Jianguo shook the water off his toothbrush, feeling happy for Qin Huairu.

She has finally gotten through those tough times.

"Not bad, they're not bad at their work, it's just that they're too clever for their own good."

Sha Zhu peeked out and said in a low voice, "I think if given the chance, this kid will definitely cause trouble again."

Hearing this, Yang Jianguo knew that Jia Geng wouldn't be able to stay at the factory for long.

In another year or so, things will be completely liberalized.

Seeing that others are making big money outside, how can he be content to earn a few dozen yuan a month in the factory?

That's definitely not going to work; it seems there'll be more trouble to come.

All my previous sentiments have been wasted!

"Has the matter with Uncle Yan been settled?"

Upon hearing this, Sha Zhu looked disgusted and said, "He did it, apologized, and said he didn't mean it."

"It's only because my wife is kind-hearted; if it were me, I would have killed him." Sha Zhu was still not satisfied.

Yang Jianguo glanced at the two of them and said, "When it comes to good things, we should focus on the person, not the issue; when it comes to bad things, we should focus on the issue, not the person."

"Don't let the good days get too long and then you'll want to cause trouble again."

"Qiuye isn't someone to be trifled with. Are you worried she won't run back to her parents' home?"

Seeing Yang Jianguo turn around and go back into the house, Sha Zhu was stunned.

Well, the little tail that had just been perked up has drooped again.

Yan Laokou publicly apologized at the school, restored Ran Qiuye's reputation, and got her job back.

This lesson will stay with him for most of his life.

Just a casual remark was spread around in great detail and with seemingly convincing evidence.

In the end, he almost lost his reputation and his job because of it.

This lesson was truly profound; it's hard not to remember it.

But Yan Laokou still had to think about the matter of his child's schooling, and whether he should find an opportunity to talk to Jianguo about it.

Despite what happened before, he was addressing the issue, not the person.

Old Man Yan wasn't worried that he would deliberately make things difficult for him.

I'm afraid I'll get the same answer as Ran Qiuye, so I'll have to let the child take the test himself.

If we could pass the exam, would we need to beg people everywhere?

Just as I was pondering this, I saw Yang Jianguo come out.

He was carrying a seafood box, which caught Yan Laokou's eye at a glance.

Last time someone came, I brought him seafood too.

The next day, Yang Jianguo carried it to work in the same way.

"Jianguo, off to work." Aunt Liu, who was washing clothes in front of the door, asked with a smile, "What are you carrying?"

"I'll take some food to the leader; he really likes this kind of thing." Yang Jianguo patted the box.

"By the way, how's Uncle Liu doing lately?" Yang Jianguo stopped and asked.

Dajuan took over her father's work position, so Da Liu could rest.

I don't know what they're up to all day. I've asked several times, but no one's there early in the morning. I haven't seen them for quite some time.

"Good, all good, it's just that he's always running around and never seen, just messing around!" Aunt Liu couldn't stop laughing.

Dajuan has a stable job and is making rapid progress in the factory.

Because of his excellent performance during his previous rural assignments, he received attention and encouragement from the factory.

Xiao Juan married into a good family, and they live a harmonious and happy life.

I wouldn't say I'm ahead of others, but I'm not behind either.

They have two employees at home, and the husband also does some side jobs outside; they have everything they need.

If Aunt Liu has any hope left, it's her eldest daughter's marriage.

Once she gets married, Aunt Liu will be content for the rest of her life.

“Dajuan is such a nice girl, she must have a lot of suitors at the factory. I’ll ask her about it later.”

With Yang Jianguo's words, Aunt Liu was completely at ease.

He leaned closer with a smile and said in a low voice, "I think your apprentice is quite good, why hasn't he made a move yet?"

Yang Jianguo glanced back with a strange expression. "Who knows? Intellectuals, they're all perfectly normal."

"That's true." Aunt Liu didn't press further; that was enough.

As for the rest, if two people are truly destined to be together, they can't be separated no matter what; if they're not, forcing it will only be a waste of time.

Just let it happen!

"Children and grandchildren have their own blessings; Aunt Liu is very enlightened."

Yang Jianguo made a compliment and left amidst Aunt Liu's laughter.

Old Yan followed closely behind and asked curiously, "Aunt Liu, who did Jianguo present the gift to?"

Seeing him constantly looking outside, Aunt Liu casually said, "How would I know? You should ask Jianguo directly!"

As she turned and went back into the house, Old Yan grumbled, picking his lip, "Hey~ This Liu family is getting cocky!"

Chapter 311 Treating Guests: Being Able to Eat is a Blessing

Yang Jianguo brought the seafood to his workplace, took it to his office, and placed it on the director's desk.

"Thirty-six large yellow croakers, check them."

The chief director, who was drinking tea, almost spat it out on the spot.

Here we go again? Is this never going to end?!

Thinking about the rumors circulating in the office, the head of the department thought to himself, 'They're really well-informed.'

"Jianguo, you do it first, I'll find someone to count it." The chief director didn't do it himself, but found someone to count it together.

His job was to stand by and bear witness.

Sometimes, being more cautious is beneficial for everyone.

Only he and Yang Jianguo are accused of conspiring together; who can say for sure?

Thirty-six, not a single one missing.

"Come on, sign it!" The head of the department signed the slip.

Next came two inventory clerks, who clearly signed their names after 'inventory' and 'verification'.

Yang Jianguo glanced at the note and said, "No problem!"

"Then I'll go back to work. Thank you for your hard work." Nodding in farewell, Yang Jianguo left with the note in his pocket.

After everyone had walked away, the inventory clerk exclaimed, "This Director Yang is really something else; it's the first time I've ever seen someone like him."

The director smiled and said, "You've seen it, haven't you? If you have, hurry up and put it in the warehouse and register it. Don't waste time here."

The two nodded quickly and put the large yellow croaker back in to take with them.

This information about entering the database, whether it's a memo or a submission to higher authorities, is equally important and cannot be overlooked.

Now, Dongxi has no connection with Yang Jianguo anymore.

If any more problems arise, he'll be the first to suffer.

Back in his office, Yang Jianguo immediately called Wu Mei over: "Xiao Wu, has Master Huo made all the arrangements?"

"Everything is arranged. I've checked it out, and the food and accommodation are all fine."

"The housing agency is also actively coordinating with him. It may take a few more days, but it will definitely be resolved before the end of the month."

"Did logistics tell you that?"

"Yes, that's what logistics said."

With this guarantee, Yang Jianguo felt at ease.

He invited the person, so he has to be responsible for them and arrange everything properly.

Only by being dedicated and down-to-earth can you work well!

Before we knew it, it was the end of the month, and the research institute finally got up and running, officially commencing operations in the building next door.

Master Huo's accommodation problem has also been properly arranged.

It's a small compound about five miles from my workplace. The courtyard is simple, with only three households living there.

They were all kind-hearted and honest people, and they greatly admired Master Huo when they learned that he worked at the Ministry of Works.

The other drivers who came later were also arranged to stay nearby and become neighbors with Master Huo.

In a foreign land, they spontaneously banded together.

Not long after we met at work, we learned that we were all from the same hometown, and someone suggested that we get together.

"Director, you really have to come!" Master Huo nodded repeatedly. "Yes, we can't be without a leader."

Yang Jianguo thought for a moment and said, "How about we set up two tables in the yard tomorrow night and have a lively gathering together?"

"That's great!" Everyone was overjoyed.

The matter was settled, and Yang Jianguo still needed to go back and tell Yingzi and Shazhu.

When it comes to hosting a dinner party, it's the two of them who have to take care of everything.

On his way home from work, Yang Jianguo first went to the supply and marketing cooperative and the vegetable market.