Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

As the saying goes: "Establish a family and then a career."

You need to settle down and start a family first; only then can you build a career.

Yingzi didn't mention this in front of the children. After they finished eating, the two children went back to their room to wash up.

While clearing the dishes, she first mentioned to Jianguo, "Jianguo, shouldn't we get them married once the work is arranged?"

Seeing that she was getting anxious, Yang Jianguo smiled and said, "This can't be rushed. It depends on the child's own wishes."

Nowadays, everyone talks about free love.

Parents should not get involved; let the young people explore on their own.

Once things are settled, we can proceed with the wedding.

If things don't work out, then let's part amicably and find someone more suitable.

"Let them handle it themselves, but someone still needs to be there, right?"

Yingzi made her meaning clear.

It's not that we don't let them date on their own, it's that we introduce them to suitable people.

Whether it will work or not is up to them to decide.

"That's okay."

Yang Jianguo agreed. He had been married for several years when Zhiyuan and Zhiyi were his age.

While respecting their personal wishes, we must also get things done as soon as possible.

Once I have a stable job, I'll get married.

This way, you can focus on your work and strive for progress.

Or, we could wait a few years after starting work before bringing up marriage.

If a good opportunity happens to come along, then both ends will be delayed.

However, Yang Jianguo still said in advance, "Let's ask them tonight if they're dating anyone."

Yingzi threw the rag on the stove and looked at him worriedly, asking, "Do you think they won't find a foreigner?"

This is a question that Yang Zhiyuan and Yang Zhiyi themselves must answer; even he, as their father, cannot answer it.

Finding a foreigner is no big deal, but deep down I still prefer my own people.

Mainland girls are so beautiful, why would they want to date blond-haired, blue-eyed foreigners?

After tidying up, the two sat in the living room and talked.

Yingzi has already started asking him if there are any suitable girls or outstanding young men in his workplace.

Believe it or not, it actually exists.

Whether they are young women or young men, there are quite a few in the Ministry of Works.

After Yingzi gave him a long lecture, Yang Jianguo reluctantly made his promise.

"As long as they're not dating anyone, I can bring them to the next social gathering, okay?"

Chapter 474 Social Dance Party, Delayed Retirement

Yang Jianguo's promise soon had the opportunity to be fulfilled.

I asked the children and learned that neither of them was dating.

Two weeks later, the company announced that they would be holding a social dance party.

Actually, it's just an excuse to dance and let everyone relax.

A balance between work and rest is essential for the prosperity of ordinary people and the reform of the country. It is these people who are working hard and worrying about everything behind the scenes.

You can't always be ordering people around; you have to let them breathe too.

Treating people like machines is unacceptable!

Soft music played in the ballroom of the Ministry of Works Cultural Palace.

Those present today were all administrative staff from the Ministry of Industry, mostly from the leadership.

High-ranking officials and others were also present, and many of them brought their families.

In an era lacking entertainment, leaders were always so busy.

It's only at times like these that leaders have time to relax and enjoy time with their families, and they certainly won't miss out on that.

Yang Jianguo brought Yingzi and the children to the dance party.

"Jianguo."

Upon seeing him arrive, the high-ranking leader, who was talking to someone, waved to him first.

Yang Jianguo smiled and nodded, then said to Yingzi, "You take the children around, I'll go over and say a few words first."

“Okay, go ahead!” Yingzi nodded; it wasn’t her first time at this kind of event.

Women have one circle, and men have another.

They said they came to relax with their families, but they barely exchanged a few words the whole time.

Sometimes, you can't even see anyone.

Fortunately, Yingzi didn't come along to dance with him for fun.

Seeing the "wives' group" not far away, Yingzi smiled brightly: "Sister Xianshu, Sister Lu, you're all here!"

"Yingzi, I'm so glad you've come! The book you recommended to me last time was so good, I've already finished reading it. Do you have any other recommendations?"

"Yes, I just received a few poetry books. I'll bring them to you in person another day."

"No way, I'll go to the sea of ​​books myself and get it, and I'll also get a cup of your tea while I'm at it."

"Okay, I'm bored by myself!"

At this moment, Li Ying showed a different side of herself than before. Over the years, not only Yang Jianguo had grown, but she had also grown.

Being unwilling to socialize doesn't mean she doesn't know how to socialize, and she clearly understands a principle.

Even if they appear to be 'unskilled' in social interactions, they rarely appear in such situations.

For the sake of her husband, she will still be a guest of honor for the ladies whenever she reappears.

In this so-called 'upper class' circle, people tend to be smarter and more pragmatic.

This is also the root cause of Yingzi's desire to stay away from it.

However, when it's time to fit in, Yingzi will still choose to cooperate.

No matter who you are in this world, or how high your position is.

As long as there is a need, it is impossible to remain uninvolved; Yingzi is no exception, nor are the ladies present.

Compared to their own joys and sorrows, managing their husbands' external relationships is their primary task.

Moreover, she now wants to find a suitable match for her child among these people.

When she needed someone's help, Yingzi's attitude was naturally enthusiastic and diplomatic.

"What's going on today? Why is Yingzi being so enthusiastic?"

Looking at the group of wives not far away, the senior leader smiled with slight surprise: "She used to hate these kinds of social gatherings the most."

Yang Jianguo shook his head, both amused and exasperated, and said, "My two kids are back now, and they're not young anymore."

The high-ranking leader was taken aback for a moment, then burst into laughter: "Haha, indeed, only a child can make a mother bow her head."

"That's right, I'm far from being a man."

Yang Jianguo gave a self-deprecating smile and changed the subject to his recent work.

It's been a while since I last saw the top leader.

Yang Jianguo was in charge of the specific work of the reform, but in the end, he was the one who oversaw the overall situation.

How should those restructured enterprises develop? Which ones are suitable for restructuring?

How to improve research efficiency, attract talent, and find more funding...

Each one is an enormous challenge, causing immense headaches.

The big leader's hair had turned as white as snow at dusk.

"Boss, aren't you about to retire?"

Yang Jianguo then changed the subject, bringing up a topic that seemed inappropriate.

If someone else were to say this to a high-ranking leader, he would definitely wonder if the other person had some ulterior motive.

Are they greedy for their own position, or do they want to choose sides before they retire?

Or perhaps they want to gamble on their future and do something adventurous.

But if it were Yang Jianguo, the first thing the top leader would think of is his health.

Secondly, I'm worried about the work arrangements afterward.

"Don't worry, I can hold on for a few more years."

Since we've come this far, the big boss decided to give him a heads-up and ring the bell.

My job is unlikely to change much in the next few years.

The reform is currently at a critical stage, and there shouldn't be too many changes in our work.

In particular, the higher-ups must prevent a situation where policies are changed frequently.

"That's good. I was worried that if someone else were brought in, they would be too timid and unable to make a breakthrough."

Yang Jianguo was overjoyed upon learning of the decision.

As long as the top leader is still in power, he doesn't need to worry about internal obstacles or conflicts.

Focus wholeheartedly on your work, do it well, keep up the pace, and continue to move forward in the right direction.

In addition to these, economic seminars should also be attended frequently.

Although he offended many people, Yang Jianguo never joined the group in the first place to win people's favor.

This time, having Aimin appear in front of the leaders was a precautionary measure.

If anyone tries to exploit their relationship, it won't be so easy.

Throughout his life, Yang Jianguo's best practice has been prevention.

If you take preventative measures first, then the work becomes much simpler.

Originally, the concern was that with the senior leader retiring soon, there might be some uncertain changes.

Now, I can finally relax.

As for the preventative measures to protect the people, they were not done in vain.

At the very least, the real estate market is subject to certain restrictions.

Whether from the perspective of ordinary people or from the perspective of the country, this is a good thing.

Thanks to the smooth development of industries such as technology and the stable transition of the reform.

This would allow the country to avoid placing all its focus on the real estate industry.

Given a choice, leaders naturally won't put all their eggs in one basket.

The simple principle of risk sharing and diversified development is self-evident and doesn't need to be explained.

On the other hand, Yingzi was also overjoyed on this trip.

She made the right choice coming to this social dance party.

Chapter 475 Devastating News, Major Upheaval

Yingzi's matchmaking activities are progressing smoothly, as she introduces her son and daughter to the wives.

When their ages were specifically mentioned, everything became clear.