Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

"But I can give you an idea."

Yang Jianguo had previously heard him talk about the factory's situation; in recent years, Hu Gang had mainly produced various types of spare parts.

They may not be very competitive in materials forging.

However, Hu Gang has strong experience and capabilities in parts processing and design.

Yang Jianguo's suggestion was based on this point.

It's more appropriate to call it an order than an idea.

"I'm in charge of the research institute within the ministry. These are some components of the product we're about to put into production. Do you think you can make them?"

The blueprints Yang Jianguo gave him were not the simple components he had described.

It is one of the important components in the gear processing stage.

If Hu Gang has confidence, he can make this happen.

When the factory was transferred from public to private ownership, Yang Jianguo protected it.

Actually, it doesn't need his protection; if it demonstrates value, there are plenty of people to protect it.

But if you have no value and still want to live a comfortable life without adapting or actively seeking the right path, then you're not going to do anything.

Although he felt sorry for Hu Gang's plight, Yang Jianguo still chose to stand by and do nothing.

Given the prevailing trend, can he protect one Hu Gang, or thousands upon thousands of Hu Gangs?

Furthermore, companies that will not be competitive in the future.

Even if we insure it now, what happens in the future? Can we insure it for a lifetime?

"I need to go back and ask the masters about this," Wang Fuyou said, holding the blueprints with little confidence.

Although the drawing only shows a simple circle.

But the numbers marked on the side are a bit frightening.

In terms of precision, it achieves an astonishing 0.001mm.

That is, at the micrometer level. Director Yang, are you joking with me?

"You can take the blueprints back, but be careful not to lose them, it will be a big problem."

Upon hearing him say "troublesome," Wang Fuyou immediately realized that this piece of paper was a hot potato.

"Trouble" means confidentiality.

If I lose it, will I, as a small factory manager, not see the sun rise tomorrow?

In an era where people are frequently forced to eat peanuts, Wang Fuyou has no choice but to worry and be afraid.

"If your factory can make this stuff, I'll make sure you eat your fill."

Yang Jianguo's guarantee still carried a lot of weight in Wang Fuyou's mind.

He's a powerful leader in the ministry.

Don't underestimate him just because he's a director; his words carry more weight than those of the deputy directors above him.

This was information that Wang Fuyou had gathered from various sources before he arrived.

Once he met the person, he became even more convinced of the accuracy of the information.

Yang Jianguo's tone of voice exuded a calm confidence and understated arrogance.

Wang Fuyou saw it all clearly.

Therefore, it was clear that private operation was unchangeable and had the tacit approval and support of the imperial city.

After realizing that this might even become a future trend, Wang Fuyou left with the blueprints.

At least, it's a way out.

It was also his only way out!

Without this paper, he would have to go back empty-handed.

He feared that the workers would block the entrance and beat him to death.

After watching Wu Mei see the person off and then return, Yang Jianguo asked, "What are the plans for tomorrow?"

"In the morning, you will be visiting several factories in the suburbs of Beijing to conduct preliminary investigations and oversee related business matters. In the afternoon, there will be a meeting in the ministry to finalize the list."

The burden reduction initiative is about to begin in Beijing.

Free up those wasted, repetitive labor tasks and redistribute resources.

This involves the interests of more than just one or two companies. Fortunately, Yang Jianguo was not the one presiding over the meeting, nor was he the one driving the entire plan.

Yang Jianguo was just a small cog in the whole plan.

However, he was a crucial cog in the machine.

He has a lot of say in who goes and who stays.

The things you say and the suggestions you give will be taken seriously by your superiors.

Therefore, quite a few people came to see him during this period, and he also had more private social engagements.

Just like today, someone invited him to the Imperial Capital Hotel again.

Yang Jianguo always had the same attitude towards these kinds of social engagements: he wouldn't go.

Some say he's just trying to gain fame and fortune; he's collected goldfish of all sizes, yet he's become pretentious about having a meal.

Some say he's hypocritical and cautious, that he doesn't attend banquets because he's afraid of being targeted, and that he's quietly making a fortune.

Yang Jianguo ignored all of this; he simply refused to go.

Yang Jianguo rode his bike around the company premises for a while, then left through the back door.

Ever since he was robbed at the front gate last time, Yang Jianguo has been randomly choosing between the front and back gates when leaving get off work.

If you wander around and end up at whichever door you want to leave through, just go there.

And his intuition was quite accurate; he always managed to avoid those who tried to ambush him.

"Seeking good fortune and avoiding misfortune," this card wasn't given for nothing.

But today, as soon as he stepped out the back door, two people got out of the car parked by the curb. "Director Yang, we've been waiting for you for a long time."

"What's going on?" Yang Jianguo asked, supporting himself with his feet, looking a little dazed.

A thought flashed through my mind: 'To avoid misfortune and seek good fortune, is it a good thing that these two have come knocking?'

As a product of a system that had never disappointed him, Yang Jianguo decided to be patient and listen to what the two had to say.

"Director Yang, let me introduce myself. Zhang Liangyu... is my father." As soon as the other party spoke, Yang Jianguo felt relieved.

"Let's go, let's talk somewhere else." Yang Jianguo lifted the handlebars of his bike and rode in the opposite direction from home.

Seeing him leave like that, the driver who was following him muttered somewhat unhappily, "What's so great about a mere department head?"

"Brother Hong," Zhang Liangyu glanced at the driver with a smile and said, "Less talk, more action, understand?"

The driver's heart skipped a beat, and he lowered his head, replying, "I'm sorry, I was too talkative."

Zhang Liangyu patted his shoulder with a smile and said in a kind tone, "We're all on the same side, don't be so nervous."

"You were introduced by my father, and you are the person I trust most. Don't let me down."

Seeing that the bicycle was about to disappear into the distance, Zhang Liangyu patted him on the shoulder again and said, "Let's go, or we'll get too far away from them."

Leading the car forward, Yang Jianguo stopped at the entrance of an alley.

Fifty meters inside the alley, there's a small restaurant.

The shop isn't big, but the taste is absolutely fantastic. The lady who runs the shop is from Shanghai.

I don't know how they came to Beijing, but they've been here for quite a few years.

"Master Yang is here." As he entered through the beaded curtain, the proprietress recognized him and hurriedly went to greet him.

"Sister Xiu, I have guests today. Is the inner room empty?" The inner room Yang Jianguo was referring to was the small house next to the kitchen.

That used to be the place where the proprietress, cook, and helpers would rest and eat.

On one occasion, when Yang Jianguo was with a group and it was inconvenient for them to talk, the proprietress arranged for him to stay in that room, essentially giving him a private 'room'.

"It's empty, only for you to use. No one else is allowed in."

The proprietress greeted them with a smile and said, "Please have a seat, I'll tidy up."

Yang Jianguo didn't stand on ceremony and sat down at the table to drink tea first.

Take a handful of the broken pieces and pour boiling hot water over them.

Yang Jianguo picked up the teapot himself and said, "Alright, no need to entertain us here, go to the restaurant and get busy!"

After the waiter left, Yang Jianguo poured tea for Zhang Liangyu, who asked with a strange smile, "Director Yang and the proprietress are quite familiar with each other, aren't they?"

Chapter 355 Past Events, Good Fortune

Yang Jianguo and the proprietress are quite familiar with each other; it was through his connections that this small shop was able to open here.

However, the reason was not quite what Zhang Liangyu had thought.

Yang Jianguo just happened to run into Boss Xiu, who had frozen unconscious on the street in the snow, and rescued her on a whim.

That was eight years ago. This little shop has been open for eight years now. Time flies!

"This used to be the ministry's small canteen. Leaders would entertain guests here, so Boss Xiu is naturally an old acquaintance."

Yang Jianguo casually remarked that the repair shop owner had already tidied up inside.

He invited them into the house and had them sit down at the square table.

Boss Xiu brought in the tea and asked with a beaming smile, "What would you like to eat? The usual?"

"The same as always." Without standing on ceremony with Zhang Liangyu, Yang Jianguo gave the order directly.

After the person left and closed the door, Yang Jianguo looked at him and said, "Did your uncle know you came to see me?"

Zhang Liangyu smiled and shook his head, saying, "I don't know. I'm a grown-up, why would I need to report to my parents for anything I do?"

"I don't need to do anything else, but I'm afraid I do need to do what you've asked me to do today."

Yang Jianguo didn't need to ask him to say anything to guess Zhang Liangyu's intention in coming to him.

He's a speculator, he wants to make a fortune!

The reason he didn't refuse outright was because Yang Jianguo worked under his uncle.

The big leader was Zhang Liangyu's uncle.

Although the two had never met, they had heard of each other quite a bit.

The high-ranking leader often mentioned this nephew, expressing great admiration for him.

In front of Zhang Liangyu, he often heard his uncle mention the name Yang Jianguo.

Admiration? No, it's more like being proud of it!

"With your status, making money shouldn't be difficult for you."

Although it was the first time they had met, Yang Jianguo knew perfectly well that he had grown up in the compound.

With that, making money would be a piece of cake.

Why would they specifically seek me out and try to hitch a ride on his ship?

"It's not just about making money; I also want to do something for the mainland."

Yang Jianguo stared at him for a long time before he realized that he was serious.

"Doing something else isn't a contribution?" Yang Jianguo really didn't want him to get involved in this matter.

Because Zhang Liangyu got involved, the plan, which was originally entirely under his control, was thrown into flux.

He himself is that variable!

"If you're not interested, you won't have any motivation. Director Yang should know that, right?"

Zhang Liangyu remained calm throughout.