Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

"He Ke, are you even capable of doing this? If you can't, then don't do it."

"Boss, what made you so angry? What mistake did I make? I apologize and will try my best to correct it."

"He Ke, don't try that on me. Do you think you can get away with this?"

The person on the phone was furious, clearly thoroughly enraged.

"Sir, please speak, I will humbly accept your advice."

"You, you're trying to play tricks on me, aren't you?"

"Fine, go ahead and try your tricks! Now, come to my office right now, and continue in front of me..."

"Yes, I'm coming right now." Standing at attention, He Ke responded in a serious tone.

“You…I…He Ke.” The phone slammed shut.

Clearly, the person on the other end was furious.

He Ke put the phone aside, his face full of mockery and disdain.

The other party only dared to show off their power in front of him; what else could they do?

He didn't get his position as bureau chief by flattering others.

These days, everyone has connections.

Besides, he's part of a team; if you want to make a move against him, you have to ask your teammates for their permission.

Chapter 609 A Huge Hole, Lou-style Crisis

"What are you good for? Do you even know how bad the consequences of this are?"

"You, as the bureau chief, can't manage your subordinates, can you?"

"If you can't manage it, I'll help you. You can go home and grow your own vegetables."

The roaring in the office could be heard even from a floor away.

"Hey, what's going on?"

"Director He is getting yelled at inside!"

"...Research Institute?"

"Shh~ That's right, the boss is furious."

"Sigh, what can you do even if you're furious? You can only vent your anger."

"Alright, this isn't our concern. Let the big shots worry about it themselves!"

The older woman wanted to say something more, but He Ke, with a smile on his face, came out of the office.

"Busy!" He looked all cheerful, not at all like someone who had been scolded.

"Director He, I'm not busy. I just write some documents and run some errands. I'm not like you big leaders."

He Ke waved his hand and laughed, "Hey, what kind of big leader am I? I'm just a punching bag."

"Director He is joking."

"Okay, I won't disturb your work anymore, I'll head back now."

He Ke squinted and said meaningfully, "The bureau has been quite busy lately, and they can't do without me as their punching bag!"

Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh"

Whistling, He Ke walked away with a flourish.

The two secretaries stared at each other in the corridor, both of them numb with shock.

He's really bold, isn't he afraid...?

Snapped!

A crisp cracking sound came from the office, and the two secretaries shuddered.

His eyes held a hint of flustered, mocking amusement. Sure enough, the big boss needed a new teacup again.

……

Three days after the investigation progressed, He Ke specifically asked the team leader in charge of the task to find Qi Tongwei.

"Tongwei, I heard you've been quite free lately."

Qi Tongwei stood in front of the urinal, expressionless, and said, "It's more than just leisurely, it's practically like giving me a vacation."

Not hearing a reply, Qi Tongwei glanced at him and asked, "What about you? Did you find anything?"

His curiosity was piqued by the other person's complex expression and hesitant manner.

Although he knew the other party was doing it on purpose for him, Qi Tongwei still went along with it and continued to press for answers.

"We did find something, it's just..."

The other person lowered their voice: "You know, unlike you, I don't have a good father-in-law. This matter is too big."

"How big is it?" Qi Tongwei's interest grew even stronger.

He suspected there was something wrong, but he had previously thought it was nothing serious.

It's a minor issue that might cause a little trouble for the other party, but won't lead to any real problems.

Judging from his performance, it seems like he unintentionally caught a big fish.

“So big…it could punch a hole in the sky.” The other person’s expression was as heavy as a dark cloud, and the taboo in their tone was undisguised.

The clues he uncovered, when pieced together, were chilling upon closer examination.

After a day of meetings, Yang Jianguo entered the courtyard house and went straight to the bedside.

I placed the bag against the headboard and then leaned back without moving.

I'm exhausted. My head is throbbing with nerves, and it feels like it's about to explode.

Lou's production and R&D base has officially started construction.

Overt and covert pressures and sanctions followed.

However, the effort was much less than expected, and most organizations and institutions still relied mainly on persuasion.

The powerful and wealthy from various countries spend huge sums of money to send their best and most luxurious teams of lobbyists.

They went to persuade Lou's management to change their wrong decision.

Investing inland is not a clear-cut option.

This will only deepen the suspicions of foreign giants and government agencies about Lou's company.

This led them to further conclude that the Lou family had a communist background.

This is detrimental to Lou's future global development plans and will have a significant impact on its sales and growth.

But these so-called "luxury lobbying groups" didn't even get to see Lou Xiao'e.

The cooperation agreement was reached with Shenzhen and a contract was signed.

After the initial investment was received, Lou Xiao'e disappeared.

According to her secretary, the chairman went to some mountains to recuperate.

Soak in a natural hot spring, meditate, and listen to the sounds of nature.

It helps to cleanse her mind and spirit, allowing her to remain clear-headed and cautious in the business world.

No one can find fault with this excuse.

Besides, even if she knows it's just an excuse, what can anyone do to her?

However, Loujidian's overseas business is not doing so well.

Some of the business negotiations that were underway have come to a standstill.

Those who were previously actively in contact have become distant, finding various excuses to delay progress.

The ongoing cooperation has also stalled.

Therefore, the Lou family internally opposed Lou Xiao'e's unilateral investment in mainland China.

There were many complaints, and many people even called her directly.

For a time, Lou Xiao'e was under tremendous pressure.

Yang Jianguo was also thinking about how to alleviate some of her stress.

If things continue like this, he's really worried that Lou Xiao'e won't be able to hold on, or that internal strife might break out within the company.

"Jianguo, when did you get back? Why didn't you say a word?"

After preparing dinner in the kitchen, Yingzi returned to her room only to find that everyone else had already arrived home.

"I forgot about something as soon as I walked in," Yang Jianguo said, straightening his back and revealing a smile.

Upon hearing this, Yingzi immediately changed the subject.

He couldn't tell himself those things, and asking would be pointless.

It's better to chat about everyday family matters and find some fun to relieve boredom.

However, things didn't go very well today.

"The doctor said that Aunt Yi's health might not allow her to survive the winter."

If you damage your health when you're young, no amount of recuperation will bring you back to the way you were before the injury.

The reason they were able to survive for so many more years is entirely due to Lao Yi's willingness to spend money.

And then there's Sha Zhu's whole family, who treat her like family.

The two grandsons, Dazhuang and Xiaozhuang, rekindled the old lady's hope for life and gave her renewed energy.

She always hoped to see her two grandsons get married and have children, so she could die in peace.

No matter how high one's spirits are, there will come a day when one's energy is exhausted.

The day was fast approaching.

"What did Zhu Zi and his wife say?"

"The burial plot has been bought, and the coffin has been prepared. In short, I'm mentally prepared."

As people get older, birth, aging, illness, and death become inevitable.

The first time I experienced it, I was filled with mixed feelings. After experiencing it a few more times…

Aside from sighing that life is too short, it seems like that's all there is to it.

"By the way, Qiuye needs to talk to you. He said to call him when you're free."

"Qiuye?" Yang Jianguo was a little surprised. What could she possibly want from him?

Could it be for Old Yi and his wife?

But everything's already arranged, so what could possibly need his help with?

Chapter 610 Forceful Intervention, A Thousand-Year Achievement

"Pillar, Autumn Leaf, is anyone home?"

"Hey, here it is!"

Ran Qiuye lifted the curtain, and a wave of heat rushed towards her.

"Come in quickly, Zhu Zi is cooking, you two can have a drink together."

"No, Yingzi has already prepared it at home."

Yang Jianguo hesitated for a moment, then stood at the door without going in.

"I heard from Yingzi that you wanted to see me!"

Ran Qiuye's expression changed. She looked around first, then lowered her voice mysteriously:

"Yes, there is something, it's related to the school."