Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

If the two of them get married and are willing to live in the compound, they can certainly live comfortably.

There was no one in the front yard, so we turned it into their wedding room.

The young couple lived in the front yard, so they could have someone help take care of the baby after it was born.

"Whether you live here or outside doesn't conflict with me providing you with a house."

Parents are parents, and he giving gifts is his gift; how can they be the same?

He gave gifts to Zhiyuan, so he's not going to give any to Zhiyi for her wedding.

What should she think? What should she say to the outside world?

"You decide for yourself!" Yang Jianguo didn't object and let him make the decision.

"Okay, then I'll tell Zhiyi."

Li Aimin beamed with joy, pondering which house to give as a gift.

We should give her one of the several courtyard houses we bought before.

I just don't know if she'll get used to living there.

The old courtyard has a certain charm, but it falls far short in terms of convenience.

In addition, he plans to buy Zhiyi another car.

It doesn't need to be too good, just something convenient for getting around is fine.

If it were a luxury car, Zhiyi definitely wouldn't drive it, given her personality.

Two days later, Yang Jianguo met with Zhang Liangyu and Ma Degui at his workplace.

"Long time no see, I hope both of you have a thriving business."

Hearing his teasing, Ma Degui smiled obsequiously and said, "We have to thank you for your care. Without you, we wouldn't be here."

Zhang Liangyu smiled without saying a word, his eyes filled with a hint of contemptuous mockery.

This guy's flattery skills are still so shrewd.

When will he be able to hold his head high and live a respectable life?

"Liangyu, have you gone back to see your uncle recently?"

Yang Jianguo's words immediately shattered Zhang Liangyu's arrogance.

When his uncle is mentioned, he feels like he's a generation younger than him.

They're already of a lower generation, so what's the point of talking about imposing manners?

"I just went back and had dinner yesterday," Zhang Liangyu replied weakly.

"Really? How is the old leader's health?"

"Okay, he can eat and sleep well, run and jump, and every day he either goes to the park to play chess or goes fishing with people."

"Really? It seems the old leader is living a very comfortable life. I'm even a little envious."

Zhang Liangyu pursed her lips, inwardly thinking, 'You're envious? If you actually went back, you'd probably get sick from all the boredom!'

Which one of them in this generation can stay idle?

It's normal to be busy every day; if you have a day or two of free time, you feel like you've lost half your life.

Chapter 604 Zhang Liangyu's Ambition, Setting the Rules

When the two men were told about the 'Red Alliance,' Ma Degui immediately agreed.

"Your business is my business."

For Ma Degui, Yang Jianguo was his greatest benefactor.

He has come this far, leaving behind Neon Seiko, owning his own independent business, and making it worth tens of millions.

They all benefited from the reform of state-owned enterprises thanks to Yang Jianguo's favor.

Now, Director Yang needs his money and effort.

Ma Degui roughly calculated that it would only cost a few hundred thousand.

At most a million, that's the maximum!

Is this a big deal for him?

Zhang Liangyu didn't agree so quickly, rubbing his chin thoughtfully, as if he was considering something.

"Liangyu, just say what you're thinking," Yang Jianguo asked for his opinion.

Among the group, Zhang Liangyu had a natural advantage.

His status and connections, to some extent, are something that no amount of money can buy.

"Does this Red Alliance need a leader?" Zhang Liangyu asked.

Yang Jianguo nodded and said, "Of course, every organization needs a leader."

"Can I do it?" Zhang Liangyu said, expressing his desire to become the leader of the Red Alliance.

He was put in charge of the management and development planning of the entire Red Alliance, and he was very interested in this non-governmental organization that still only existed on paper.

"Are you sure?"

Yang Jianguo looked at the other person with interest, unsure whether it was just a passing interest or if he really intended to do it.

“Yes, leader, I’m serious,” Zhang Liangyu said firmly.

“Alright, then I’ll leave this matter to you.” Yang Jianguo said decisively.

The three reached an agreement, and he told the other two that Li Aimin would provide technical and financial support.

With the covert support of Pangu Technology, Louji Electric, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, and Loongson, plus three wealthy bosses.

If that's the case, and the Red Alliance doesn't have any buildings yet.

Therefore, Zhang Liangyu is primarily to blame.

He, the eldest son of the Zhang family, should never again call himself a "young master of Beijing's elite circles."

What a disgrace! They've completely lost face.

Seeing that Yang Jianguo had handed the matter over to Zhang Liangyu, Ma Degui inwardly groaned.

Originally, he was the weakest of the three, whether in terms of his relationship with Yang Jianguo, his connections in various aspects, or his capital.

Now, Zhang Liangyu has gone a step further, gaining control of a non-governmental organization that Yang Jianguo clearly cares about.

After that, it was truly impossible for them to be on equal footing again.

However, Ma Degui understood the situation.

I used to be a dog to the Japanese, but now I can be a human being.

Actually, it's already pretty good.

People's pursuit of money, power, and women—when will it ever end?

That's not enough.

If you want more, you have to learn to be content.

As the saying goes, those who are content are always happy.

"Old Zhang, congratulations!" Ma Degui said with a smile, relieved.

Zhang Liangyu also responded politely, clasping his hands in a fist and saying, "You're too kind. We'll have to work together to get things done in the future."

Over the years, he has experienced quite a lot.

The worst time was when he almost didn't make it out of the clan village.

The other side brought out their cannons, stuffed them into his barrel, and said they were going to blow him up.

If Zhang Liangyu hadn't been somewhat quick-witted, he would have been dead by now.

These experiences also taught Zhang Liangyu a lesson: it doesn't matter if you're a dragon or a tiger.

When it's time to be patient, you have to be patient.

A wise person avoids dangerous situations. Making boastful statements when you have complete control is considered impressive.

When a person is surrounded by people, and their life or death is at stake.

To spout nonsense again is just being an idiot.

In a moment of impulsiveness, who cares about your identity or background?

Let's kill them first and talk about it later. At worst, we can just take the money and run away. It's no big deal.

"Liangyu, you're quite something, you're definitely different from before."

At lunchtime in the cafeteria, Yang Jianguo was deeply moved by the changes in him.

His former arrogance, the scene of their first meeting.

Yang Jianguo still remembers it; he can't forget it no matter what.

"As you gain more experience and get older, your thoughts naturally change."

Zhang Liangyu, picking up a noodle with his chopsticks, chuckled self-deprecatingly, "Maybe this is what people mean when they say the older you get, the more you worry!"

"Worry? It depends on how you interpret it." Yang Jianguo slurped his noodles, seemingly disagreeing with what he said.

What kind of person will a person ultimately become in this lifetime?

It is through repeated, seemingly insignificant choices that, little by little, accumulate and eventually lead to change.

When you're young, if you're full, the whole family isn't hungry.

You think you can have the whole world just by throwing your bare hands at it?

Reckless and wasteful of youth.

Unless you have a good father or a good grandfather.

Otherwise, each one will end up worse off than the last.

His words reminded Zhang Liangyu of "Little Zhu," a descendant of a military family.

The shocking impact of him being taken to target practice back then.

Even today, thinking about it still makes me feel lingering fear, and I can't help but break out in a cold sweat.

Among the wealthy young masters Zhang Liangyu knew, how many could compare to 'Little Zhu' in terms of status and background?

Thinking about it that way, Zhang Liangyu was actually a little grateful to 'Little Zhu'.

His death served as a wake-up call for everyone.

Later, although some playboys still indulged in extravagant lifestyles.

Compared to the past, when people would often die, this can be described as gentle.

They've restrained themselves too much... all of this is thanks to 'Little Zhu's' selfless dedication.

"Alright, the person is gone, and you're still making jokes about them."

"That's why I said it, since it's just the few of us."

Seeing Yang Jianguo's displeasure, Zhang Liangyu smiled and said, "Alright, alright, I won't say it anymore, I won't say it again."

"By the way, where does this Red Alliance we're talking about work?"

"These days, not everyone can afford a computer, and you need capital to do research. Without support, I doubt you could find many people to help."

The problem that Ma Degui raised is precisely the one that needs to be solved first.

"Leader, please grant us a plot of land!" Zhang Liangyu was quite direct, asking for land right off the bat.

"Why would a private organization like yours need such a large area? Just find a place to rent, that will suffice."

In Yang Jianguo's mind, it plays a leading role.

It's not like we're setting up a private research institute, and we're even giving you a piece of land. What kind of big commotion are you planning to cause?

"Since we're going to do it, let's do it well. How can we fall behind others, right?"