Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

I learned that my brother-in-law has been at work recently and hasn't been home for several weeks.

Li Aimin asked thoughtfully, "Has my brother-in-law made any new research findings?"

"Don't bother asking about this. I don't know anything about it, so why would I let you know?"

"Yes, yes, I was just asking casually." Li Aimin immediately admitted his mistake; this was not something you could ask about casually.

Li Aimin has become increasingly clear about the nature of his brother-in-law's work over the years.

There are some things you shouldn't even ask about, let alone know.

If you dare ask a few more questions, someone will immediately come and invite you for tea.

Authentic Tieguanyin tea, no matter how hard it is, you still have to open your mouth...

Chapter 571 An astonishing price, Asian Games stories

Two months passed in the blink of an eye, and Yang Jianguo only made two phone calls home.

Yingzi was used to not seeing a single person.

"Don't assume that your dad is always home just because he's not on business trips. It's common for you to not see him for ten days or half a month."

Zhiyi, biting into a chicken leg, said, "I thought he came back every day, and that he just occasionally worked a shift."

"Hmm!" Yingzi snorted and said, "Then you've really misunderstood."

Seeing her mindlessly munching on a chicken leg, Yingzi felt inexplicably angry.

"You look good lately, any progress?"

Zhiyi raised her eyebrows and excitedly told her about the progress of her work.

Yingzi listened patiently, and after she finished speaking, she said without comment, "Yes, it's good."

And then... is there anyone you click with?

"..." Zhiyi put down her chopsticks, shrank her head and said, "I'm full, I'm going back to my room to study."

After saying that, he turned around and rushed out the door. As soon as he stepped out, he bumped his head on something and fell to the ground with a thud.

A sudden tightness gripped his chest. Yang Jianguo steadied himself and looked at his daughter on the ground: "What are you doing? Running like you're being chased by wolves."

Zhiyi rubbed her bottom, stood up, and said with a bitter frown, "It's all because of my mom, she's always pressuring me to find a boyfriend."

Yingzi couldn't be bothered with her, so just keep dragging it out!

Don't come crying to me when you're an old maid.

"Are you done with your work?" Yingzi took her husband's briefcase and turned to put it away.

As they walked, they said, "Go wash up, have you eaten?"

Yang Jianguo laughed and said, "I haven't eaten yet. I was just thinking of grabbing something to eat when I got back."

"Wait a minute, I'll make you a bowl of noodles, it'll be ready in a bit."

Zhiyi quickly picked up the basin to knead the dough, and didn't rush to leave.

Like a shadow, he followed me around asking all sorts of questions.

"Dad, do you have some big research project again? Can you tell me what it is?"

Yang Jianguo wiped his hands and said, "Go pour out the water, and don't ask any questions."

Zhiyi poured out the dirty water and replaced it with clean water.

I warmed the thermos for him and watched him wash his face, then asked, "Dad, is there anything I can tell you that doesn't need to be kept secret?"

Yang Jianguo wiped his face and said expressionlessly, "Yes, a lot of young people have come to our unit recently."

There's an internal event next week, you'll have to come with me.

"Dad, why are you like this too?" Zhiyi stomped her foot in protest.

Yingzi popped her head out of the kitchen and said, "That's great, Jianguo. In the future, please invite her to any more events like this in your unit."

Yang Jianguo readily agreed; this girl needed some pressure.

They keep saying they're looking, but they never actually do anything about it.

She's thirty-two this year, a proper old maid.

They are mature in thought and have their own values.

I've learned everything I needed to know and seen everything I needed to see.

This is the perfect time to get married.

If this continues, it will only shrink her options and narrow her social circle.

"Dad, really, there's no need. My workplace has a social event too, I can take care of it myself."

"No, you have to come with me this time."

Yang Jianguo wasn't buying it at all; nothing she said would make a difference.

Having no credit is a big problem.

After dinner, Zhiyi resigned herself to helping her mother clean up and wash the dishes.

Yang Jianguo, meanwhile, was at his desk writing a detailed research report.

It's hard to say whether this experiment was a success or a failure.

The sample was produced, but the results were worse than expected, and there was another problem.

The cost of ultra-high strength composite steel is astonishing, reaching 468 million per gram.

It requires the use of more than a dozen elements, including lithium, californium, nickel, rhodium, and dysprosium.

The cost of the compounds and catalysts used in forging alone is nearly one million yuan.

With such high manufacturing costs, Yang Jianguo could hardly call it a success.

Looking down intently, Yang Jianguo continued writing, "This experiment confirms the variable potential of precious metals."

Control over resources such as lithium, californium, and nickel should be further strengthened.

When I looked up again, it was already late at night.

Yingzi had finished washing up and was leaning against the headboard reading the newspaper.

This was an old habit of theirs, even though they now have radios and televisions.

But I still can't break the old habit of reading the newspaper.

While washing up, Yang Jianguo asked, "What news is there? Tell me."

"It's the same old story: the local land reform has yielded amazing results, and everyone is united in welcoming the Asian Games."

The 90 Asian Games was a momentous event that brought joy to the entire nation.

To raise sufficient funds, people across the country contributed a great deal of money and effort.

Yingzi and Yang Jianguo donated a month's salary under the organization of their work unit, and also anonymously donated more than 20,000 yuan.

Li Aimin was even more generous, donating 50 yuan at one time.

He doesn't need to remain anonymous; for a big businessman who's already registered, anonymity would only give others ammunition against him.

If it weren't for the investment in the software park, he planned to donate 200 million yuan in one go.

Li Aimin demonstrated exceptional rationality in this regard.

Money can be earned.

But when necessary, especially when it comes to national honor or disaster.

We must be generous, magnanimous, and bold.

Originally, after the donation, someone suggested holding an award ceremony for him.

Li Aimin wanted to agree, but after mentioning it to his brother-in-law, Yang Jianguo rejected it.

They delegate the spotlight-grabbing tasks to others, because they want recognition.

Let them do it; hold as many meetings as they like.

You, Li Aimin, only provide the name and ignore everything else.

Moreover, you must review the article yourself.

Being low-key is fine, but being overly exaggerated is not.

Be honest and down-to-earth in your conduct and conscientious in your work.

Earn your money, do what you want to do, and be true to your conscience—that's enough.

Those things that were praised to the skies, only to collapse overnight.

Yang Jianguo has seen far too much.

As an ordinary person, you've already lost the moment you're elevated to the status of a 'god'.

Humans are just humans; how can they be as perfect as gods?

The next day, after having breakfast, Yang Jianguo rode his bicycle out as usual.

However, this time he didn't go to his workplace, but instead went directly to a side gate of the imperial city.

"Director Yang." Upon seeing him, the secretary, who had been waiting at the door for a long time, hurriedly came forward to greet him.

"The elder is waiting for you... has it really worked?"

"It's done."

Yang Jianguo patted his chest, the slight bulge making his secretary laugh heartily.

"That's wonderful! The elders will surely be happy to hear this news."

"Not necessarily..." Yang Jianguo's expression was slightly strange, hoping that the elder would understand when he heard the price.

He can also laugh heartily, just as he said.

Chapter 572 Spreading the Rumor, Scared the Pigs to Death

The council chamber on the central island of the imperial city.

The elders are holding a closed-door meeting to discuss the topic of 'ultra-strong composite steel'.

"You've seen and heard the report on the founding of the nation."

"What are your thoughts on the issue of construction costs and the strategic reserves he proposed?"

"We can keep this a secret for now and let the news out."

"You mean, like before, through those people..."

"Yes, they refuse to admit it to the death, trying to cover it up only makes it more obvious."

"Anyway, they always like to think they're so clever, so let them guess for themselves."

"Haha..." The elders burst into laughter.

"So how much should we reveal?"

"I think this test result is acceptable!"

"I agree."

"But, wouldn't that be too scary?"

"It's good to scare people; the mix of truth and falsehood makes it seem real!"

"Okay, let's do it."

……

In the afternoon, news spread within the imperial city.

Led by Yang Jianguo, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology developed a new type of "ultra-strong composite steel."

Its effects are astonishing and can be applied to multiple military fields, directly changing the current international situation.