Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

"Is my brother-in-law up yet? I need to talk to him." Li Aimin looked at his sister's radiant face and teased, "Sis, you're getting younger and younger."

Hearing the teasing in his tone, Yingzi slapped him lightly, annoyed. "Go away, you dare to joke about your sister? Be careful, or I'll teach you a lesson."

"Your brother-in-law is inside, go on in!" Yingzi told him to go in by himself, then walked towards the stove: "Aimin, have you eaten?"

"I haven't eaten yet, sis. I want to eat noodles."

"Eating noodles early in the morning... ask your brother-in-law a question."

“My brother-in-law agreed,” Li Aimin replied, sitting down in the chair in front of the desk. “Brother-in-law, here’s my idea, take a look.”

"Everything I can think of is listed here, but I don't know if anything is missing."

Li Aimin handed Dongxi to him, then sat there with his eyes darting around and his leg shaking incessantly.

He was uncertain and anxious, unsure whether he could gain his brother-in-law's approval.

Without his support, Li Aimin would have been stumped from the very first step of sourcing the goods.

Despite working at the supply and marketing cooperative, he was just an ordinary employee.

Even if it were his father, he wouldn't be able to get a shipment worth making a trip through internal channels.

Moreover, there's also the financial need for my brother-in-law's support.

Li Aimin had already decided that the majority of the profits from this trip would go to his brother-in-law.

Once I've established my own business, I'll share the profits with him proportionally.

Zhiyuan and Zhiyi are studying abroad, which is quite expensive.

If it really works out, with this extra income, the pressure on my brother-in-law and his sister will be less, right?

Besides, we're all family.

His brother-in-law didn't treat him like an outsider, and Li Aimin also treated his brother-in-law with the respect due to a close brother.

No matter how important money is, it can't compare to family.

Li Aimin understood this very well!

Chapter 349 Special Approval, Aimin Sets Off on His Journey

Yang Jianguo was unaware of Li Aimin's ulterior motives.

But after reading Li Aimin's 'plan,' he felt that he had really put his heart into it.

The flaws are a matter of perspective; it cannot be said that Li Aimin was not attentive.

After all, how reliable can you expect a 'plan' made entirely based on imagination and conjecture?

"I'll keep this. Go back and wait for my news." Yang Jianguo's words were tantamount to an agreement.

So, Li Aimin ate a bowl of tomato and egg noodles, wiped his mouth, and left happily.

Now he's determined to make a lot of money.

Yang Jianguo didn't waste any time and took advantage of the free morning to write out the detailed plan for him.

There wasn't much specific content inside, but all the actual solutions were written out for him.

Incidentally, Yang Jianguo also added another person to his list.

Big Guy has a friend named Ma Kun.

He just retired this year, and according to the big guy, his background is something he can't explain.

But his punches and kicks were really powerful; I didn't even get close to him before he managed to get me hit.

The key is that he acted with restraint; he knocked the man down, but he wasn't injured at all.

They are incredibly strong, and in addition to that, they can also use guns and darts.

It's not unusual for a retired soldier to know how to use a gun, but it's different if he knows how to throw darts.

In those days, anyone who knew a little about cold weapons was part of a special organization.

Yang Jianguo felt like he had struck gold.

Originally, he planned to assign the person to Loongson Technology Co., Ltd., where he could become a security captain or something similar.

But now that his brother-in-law is going to Da Mao's house to make a fortune, Yang Jianguo plans to send someone there for him.

At the same time, Yang Jianguo's mind started to wander because of his reminder.

The Mao family is very wealthy and has a lot of good stuff!

If Aimin can pave the way, then when it comes time to 'divide the family'...

Russia sold all its airplanes, tanks, cannons, and other advanced technologies and instruments as scrap metal.

Now that I have a way, could I use the name of loving the people to bring these things back 'home'?

The more Yang Jianguo thought about it, the warmer his heart became, but such a big matter was not something he could decide on his own.

So, go ahead and report it!

Yang Jianguo found a high-ranking leader and told him the whole story.

"Why are you telling me this about your brother-in-law wanting to become a speculator?" The big boss found it amusing that such a small matter was worth mentioning to him.

What, you want me to give your brother-in-law special treatment?

Yang Jianguo grinned and said, "I was thinking of having him do some networking over there to see if he could get hold of the older brother's technology, even if it's just one or two things, we'd still be making a profit."

Mentioning this really gets the big boss excited.

He put the documents in his hand on the table and stopped looking at them, then chatted with Yang Jianguo for most of the day.

When he came out again, he had a special approval slip in his hand, with two large blue characters on it: Special Approval!

With this note, unless Li Aimin becomes a traitor.

From then on, going there was no obstruction, just as convenient as going home.

Yang Jianguo took care of the money himself.

"Ten thousand yuan, that's your capital." After handing him the money and the note, Yang Jianguo introduced Ma Kun to him: "If anything unexpected happens outside, you must listen to Ma Kun."

"Do whatever I tell you to do. No matter how important the goods and money are, you have to be alive to spend them, understand?"

Yang Jianguo said this seriously, his expression showing no sign of joking.

Li Aimin repeatedly assured Ma Kun that he would obey his orders, while looking at him with a hint of curiosity.

Who is this person that my brother-in-law trusts so much?

Ma Kun is not a talkative person; doing is worse than talking.

But he also knew that if he didn't show some skills, the other man might not listen to him if things really came up.

When danger strikes, the situation changes in an instant, and there's no time to waste.

So, I still have to show off my skills.

He reached down and swiped his hand under the back of his jacket, a flash of silver light appearing with a flick of his wrist.

凳~

The gleaming dart grazed Aimin's ear and stuck in the door frame, nearly scaring him to death.

He just saw a wave of his hand and felt a chill on his ear; his mind didn't even have time to process it.

Seeing the dart's gleaming reflection, Li Aimin felt a chill run down his spine. "Damn it, is this an assassin?"

"Don't make wild guesses, he's just retired and back." Dispelling Li Aimin's wild thoughts, Yang Jianguo told him to go back first.

After everyone left, only he and Ma Kun remained in the room. Yang Jianguo then asked, "Was anyone else who came back with you?"

Ma Kun nodded, understanding his meaning. "Everyone has been arranged; I'm the only one retiring."

Yang Jianguo thought about it and realized it made sense. How could someone with such a unique skill be let go so easily?

He must have requested to retire himself; the others would definitely have arranged for him to be placed in an important position.

At the very least, one could become a bodyguard or driver for a high-ranking leader.

"If you find someone with the same skills as you who wants a proper job, just bring them here."

Yang Jianguo first 'get a number' and then make an appointment with him.

Someone like Ma Kun isn't someone you can just find by spending money.

If that were truly the case, the imperial guards would be utterly worthless.

They arranged a time, and Yang Jianguo personally saw the two of them off at the train station on that day.

Li Aimin carried a small package, while Ma Kun traveled light, except for the countless darts hidden under his long gown.

He boarded the train empty-handed.

The two were going south to Shenzhen first, and Yang Jianguo arranged the route for them.

We asked Master Huo's son to pick up the two of them and take them to a place with connections to buy goods.

The rest is up to him.

No matter how well the arrangements are made, things still need to be done by people. Whether it will be a blessing or a curse remains to be seen.

However, with Ma Kun around, I believe he won't lose his life no matter what.

Thinking of Yingzi's worried look, Yang Jianguo shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Well, I still have to go home and coax my wife."

When Yingzi arrived home, she was working. She said she wanted to rush out before the children left so that the two children could take them with them.

Hearing that he had returned, I was angry but didn't respond.

The usual cheerful "I'm back!" and smiles are nowhere to be seen now.

She was angry that her husband didn't support her, but instead supported Aimin in risking his life.

No matter how good that money is, is her life worth it?!

Yang Jianguo stood behind his wife with a smile, opened his arms and hugged her.

She struggled a couple of times, but without much effort, and Yingzi's straight body went limp in his arms. She said softly, "Jianguo, are you sure you'll be alright?"

His family was small to begin with, consisting of only three siblings.

As life went on, some got married, some got married, and everyone was living a lively and fulfilling life.

If something unexpected were to happen at this time, Yingzi was really afraid that her parents wouldn't be able to handle it!

“Aimin is no longer a child; you can neither control his thoughts nor his actions.”

“I’ve already made arrangements for everyone. He even got a special approval slip. If anything happens, someone will help him if they see the slip. Besides, didn’t I already give Ma Kun to him?”

Yingzi understood that the man had done everything he could.

She wasn't angry with Jianguo, but she felt frustrated and scared and didn't know how to vent her anger.

She was just an ordinary female employee, a man's wife, and a mother.

All I want is peace and stability, for my family to live a safe and happy life together.

She never expected or cared about great wealth and status.

But as my husband said, Aimin is too big, let alone myself.

Even her parents can't control her anymore, so what can she do?

"Aimin, you must come back safely... Otherwise, I won't be able to face my parents and my siblings."

Hearing Yingzi's murmured prayers, Yang Jianguo tightened his grip and said, "Don't worry, Aimin is clever; he definitely won't cause any trouble."

Chapter 350 Passing Through, A Born Merchant

As Li Aimin boarded the green train, his heart pounded wildly.

Seeing his guarded posture, Ma Kun, who was leaning back in his chair and pretending to doze off, said softly, "Don't be so tense, relax."

"No, Brother Kun, this contains all my belongings." Li Aimin glanced cautiously at the shelf and then kicked the chair underneath.

These bundles, tied with thick hemp rope, contained corn for food, simple canned fruit, and various winter items such as leather jackets, down jackets, and chunky boots.