Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

In this life, with its ups and downs, I've lived a truly remarkable life.

The only thing she regrets is not having a child.

Considering her current age, even in Jiangdao, a place known for its open-mindedness, she would be considered quite old.

Having a child carries significant risks.

But there was still hope, allowing Lou Xiao'e to retain a glimmer of expectation in her heart.

Perhaps, there is a chance?

Lou Xiao'e herself didn't know where the opportunity would come from; she just clung to a sliver of hope.

Sometimes she even wanted to scold herself: "Lou Xiao'e, it's not like you're unwanted, why be so humble?"

Despite the criticism, he still went his own way afterward.

Hopeless!

Lou Xiao'e chose to lie flat and accept her fate.

Yang Jianguo, however, was struggling with the ups and downs of fate, trying to change the course of destiny on his own.

Even if it's just a small change, it would be gratifying for him.

In fact, Yang Jianguo has always been a loner.

No one truly understands his thoughts, and no one can empathize with or comprehend the efforts he has made.

Because if those 'memories' are not changed, his efforts will be meaningless.

Once the situation changes, the original situation will not reappear.

Naturally, no one would realize how significant his contributions were.

Although Yang Jianguo did this not for the sake of empty fame.

But I have no close friends with whom I can speak freely.

Inevitably, I still feel a sense of loss and loneliness.

However, he concealed this emotion very well.

Amidst the busy work, they learned that the task had been completed excellently, with the deviation value ultimately locked at 500 meters, earning high praise from their superiors.

Yang Jianguo also congratulated the design institute, but it sounded somewhat jarring.

It's mainly due to their own psychological factors.

The director came for a visit, and within two hours, the technology underwent a qualitative leap.

Even with dozens of people, they still failed to reach the expected value based on these factors.

When receiving praise, everyone felt their faces burning with embarrassment!

This award is truly a slap in the face...

Regardless of their thoughts, they will receive the honors and recognition they deserve.

The celebration banquet that followed was also a lively affair.

Yang Jianguo was also invited to participate; he was the project's chief person in charge.

All these projects are registered under his name; regardless of whose credit it is, he gets his share.

It sounds unfair, but it's just that the person in charge didn't embezzle the credit and rewards that their subordinates deserved.

That would be perfectly fair, as those who hold positions without doing any work are excluded.

At the celebration banquet, I don't know if it was because I felt embarrassed or to express my gratitude.

The entire design institute relentlessly pressured him, with dozens of people working in shifts to pressure him.

They managed to get Yang Jianguo drunk, and when he woke up, he was in a guesthouse room.

He sat up, clutching his head. Yang Jianguo hadn't felt this dizzy, lightheaded hangover in a long time.

With his throat so dry he couldn't make a sound, Yang Jianguo noticed a glass of water on the table.

I picked up the water glass and gulped it down, finally bringing a sliver of clarity to my drowsy mind.

After a quick wash, Yang Jianguo put on the clothes draped over the back of the chair and wondered who had brought them to him.

He opened the door to his room and saw Xiao Duan standing guard in the hallway.

"Boss, you're awake." Putting down his cigarette, Xiao Duan waved to the service desk.

A small cart carrying steaming hot millet porridge and steamed buns was delivered to his room, along with two delicious side dishes.

While drinking his porridge, Yang Jianguo asked about last night: "Did you bring this to me here?"

"Yes, and Miss Lou too, she came along because she was worried," Xiao Duan replied with a smile.

Is Lou Xiao'e resting here too?

"The waiter told me that Miss Lou left last night."

"Really?" Yang Jianguo nodded, not taking it to heart.

I wonder if they informed Yingzi that they didn't go home last night, so she wouldn't worry all night.

"Madam has been notified; it was Miss Lou who called."

"Oh?"

Yang Jianguo was somewhat surprised; when did she and Yingzi become so close?

He couldn't figure it out, so he didn't dwell on it. After dinner, he asked Xiao Duan to drive him home.

When I got home, Yingzi had already gone to work; she left a note on the table.

It was Yingzi who wrote it, saying she went to work first.

If Yang Jianguo comes back, I'll put his clean clothes by his bedside.

After leaving the note, Yang Jianguo went into the inner room and saw clean clothes neatly folded at the head of the bed.

With a smile on his face, he changed his clothes, and when he arrived at the door, Xiao Duan had already turned the car around. "Going to work."

"Boss, Miss Lou left this morning, saying there was an urgent matter on Jiang Island."

Upon hearing Wu Mei's report, Yang Jianguo frowned: "It's urgent, what trouble has happened to the Lou family?"

Seeing that he had misunderstood, Wu Mei quickly explained, "It's a family matter."

Is it a family matter? Are those relatives of the Lou family causing trouble again?

Yang Jianguo wanted to ask, but he suppressed the urge.

This is an internal dispute within the Lou family. As an outsider, he has no reason to say anything, much less the right to interfere.

Hopefully, this will not affect the normal production of the chips.

After Wu Mei finished her report and left, Han Xi knocked on the door and came in a short while later.

"Boss, here's the data you requested." Han Xi laid out the data she had gathered over the past few days in front of him.

Looking down at my shoes, I thought to myself, "My feet are almost worn flat from all this work."

Yang Jianguo flipped through a few pages and put the document down.

A satisfied smile on one's face—that's the proper attitude for work.

Then I noticed that she was looking down, seemingly absent-minded.

Thinking she was still holding a grudge against the previous criticism, I smiled and said, "You did a good job this time."

"Thank you, leader." Han Xi forced a smile after receiving the praise, remaining standing still.

Seeing her hesitant expression, Yang Jianguo asked, "Is there anything else?"

"Ah, no...yes." Han Xi stammered as she relayed her grandfather's invitation to him.

"Your grandfather invited me to his house for dinner?" Yang Jianguo lowered his eyes, pondering the reason behind this.

Is it to confront him, or simply to have a talk with him?

Regardless of the reason, Yang Jianguo felt he should go.

In the later stages of the work, it's inevitable to deal with these people.

If it's a showdown, he wants to see who the other party represents.

If it's just a casual chat, you could make the acquaintance of a high-ranking military official.

This is beneficial both to oneself and to the subsequent work.

"Okay, I agree. Let me know when you've set a time." Yang Jianguo nodded in agreement.

This time, Han Xi's smile was no longer forced.

He nodded with a big laugh and said, "Thank you, boss. I'll let you know the specific time tomorrow. I'll be going now."

Seeing her rush out the door, Yang Jianguo chuckled, "She really is a young girl."

In the afternoon, Yang Jianguo held a meeting with the research institute.

The main discussion focused on several projects that will be finalized soon, primarily involving technology licensing and collaborative research and development.

Someone on Jiangdao Island has their eye on their leading technology in the precision field and wants to obtain a license to produce it.

Several foreigners I met at the party expressed interest in collaborating with the research institute to develop cutting-edge technologies.

They value the research and development capabilities of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and research institutes.

Moreover, the mainland is a vast country with abundant resources, but its laws and regulations regarding environmental protection and conservation are inadequate.

To some extent, there are no relevant laws.

In addition, various expenses, such as labor and land prices, are extremely low.

Whether you're doing research or setting up a factory, it's a worthwhile investment.

Increasing revenue and reducing expenditure are the most common ways for capital to amass wealth.

Yang Jianguo welcomes all collaborations, but he also has his own requirements.

Pollution can be compromised to some extent, but it cannot be done without any bottom line.

They could certainly choose to collaborate with local authorities, but that would mean losing technical support from academies and research institutes.

They moved their research institutions to the mainland simply to reduce expenses.

Not only would they never do that, but even if they wanted to, they wouldn't get their own approval.

The talent and technological achievements of academies and research institutes are the 'wealth' they truly desire.

Chapter 461 Arriving at the Door, Picking Up Money from a Sack

When Yang Jianguo went to Han Xi's house for dinner, he planned to bring Yingzi along.

This is a family dinner, and he is a guest, not a subordinate.

Bringing family members is standard practice and a sign of goodwill and closeness.

If the other party intends to build a relationship with him, they will naturally understand the implications.

If he pretends not to understand, then Yang Jianguo should think twice; this visitor is probably up to no good!

In Courtyard No. 2, Yang Jianguo and Yingzi arrived at the gate by car.

The security guard saw the license plate, asked Xiao Duan who he was looking for, glanced into the car, and then let him pass.

Before arriving, Mr. Han's bodyguard had already informed the gatekeeper.

The car entered the compound, and the gatekeeper had already notified the Han family.

When the car pulled up to the door, Yang Jianguo saw Han Xi waiting there: "Boss."

She ran up to him and opened the door for him, but then she saw Yingzi behind him.

Han Xi's smile now seemed somewhat forced and constrained.

"Hello, I am Li Ying, Jianguo's wife."

Yingzi took the initiative to extend her hand to greet him, and Han Xi also realized what was happening and composed himself to greet her in return.