Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

Everyone stared intently at the computer screen, as if they were seeing a celestial being.

The soul in their eyes was completely captivated.

"The program started normally."

"Going live normally."

"The interface is normal."

"The test was normal."

A few seconds later, a brand new and clean view appeared before my eyes, and all the tests were normal.

Thunderous applause erupted at the scene.

"It worked. It really worked."

"Next is the stability test, which doesn't require so many people. Everyone can go back and rest!"

With the Lunar New Year just around the corner, everyone is looking forward to going home.

Fortunately, the matter was resolved before the end of the year.

"Jianguo, we owe you a lot this time."

Everyone feels immense admiration when this is mentioned.

What's wrong with Yang Jianguo's brain?

How come there's no problem he can't solve or understand?

In reality, Yang Jianguo felt more bitter and exhausted.

This time, he almost used up all his 'stockpiles'.

The cards that hadn't been used for years were all used up in the last two months.

On average, they were all used up at a rate of five to eight per day.

In particular, that rare 'protocol generation card' generated entirely new 'protocol ports' for him.

This solved their biggest problem and saved them several months of precious time.

"Manager, I'm leaving now."

I'd like to wish you a Happy New Year in advance.

Happy New Year, take care.

After seeing everyone off, only those on duty and those in the office remained.

Yang Jianguo specifically instructed, "Remember to give everyone their year-end bonuses. Don't wait until after the New Year to give them out, or people won't feel at ease during the New Year."

"I had prepared it in advance, and I gave it to them all before I left."

"Okay, go ahead and get busy!"

After sending everyone away, Yang Jianguo explained the work details to the person on duty.

The platform has been officially launched and is operating normally.

What they need to do next is observe and record.

The system's uptime, number of crashes, error codes, and all changes must be recorded.

"Even a single screen jump should be noted down."

"Understood, boss. I guarantee there will be someone in front of the screen 24 hours a day."

"Hmm~"

Yang Jianguo pressed firmly on the other person's shoulder and said sincerely, "Thank you for your hard work."

After leaving the research institute, Yang Jianguo went to the security department.

"Manager, what brings you here?"

The head of the security department stood up at the dinner table, his face full of fawning smiles.

It's no wonder he acts this way; after all, Loongson is a joint public-private enterprise, and he, as the manager, is the big boss.

He holds the power over the company's personnel and finances.

He can fire anyone he wants with just a word.

Once they're used to eating the emperor's food, let them go out and make a living.

That's a million times unwilling; it's so comfortable here!

What kind of mess is the restructuring going on outside? How many people have been laid off and are starving?

They call it developing tertiary industries, but to them it's just a different way of saying it.

We still have to fend for ourselves to get enough to eat.

If we can lie down, why should we bother scrambling for food everywhere?!

"I'm eating!" Yang Jianguo said with a smile, glancing at the food in the lunchbox at the table.

Braised pork belly, stir-fried pork belly with celery, tiger-skin peppers, and braised eggplant.

"Hey, it looks so tempting!"

The food at work is really good; it smells delicious.

Upon hearing this, the section chief immediately replied, "Try it, and hurry up and get the leader a pair of chopsticks."

Yang Jianguo didn't stand on ceremony and sat down at the table, raising his hand and saying, "Come on, sit down... What's there to be nervous about? It's the New Year."

The section chief chuckled and sat down, while the others looked at each other blankly.

He carefully placed half of his buttocks on the ground, then lowered his head and broke off a white steamed bun in his hand to put it in his mouth.

"Pick up your chopsticks! How can I accept that you're not eating?"

After Yang Jianguo's repeated jokes, everyone finally relaxed.

Although it wasn't like usual when the workers were together, so carefree and relaxed.

At least they had smiles on their faces and dared to pick up food.

Actually, the main reason is that he doesn't come to the security department very often.

People weren't familiar with him, and suddenly he appeared as a high-ranking leader. Who wouldn't be nervous?

I wondered if someone had done something wrong and the boss had come to interrogate them.

"Thank you." Taking the chopsticks, Yang Jianguo picked up a piece of braised pork. "Mmm, this tastes really good."

"Yes, sir." The section chief nodded in response. "Our company's food is famous throughout Beijing."

"People often come to our cafeteria to get food, and they're happy to pay a little more."

"Really?" Zhang Qiming asked in surprise, "We even have a cafeteria for outsiders?"

"Yes, it opened two years ago."

"The portions are small, and people often complain that our cafeteria is too stingy."

Yang Jianguo laughed loudly, "Then prepare more for them next time, but of course, the masters have to be able to handle it. The primary task is still to ensure the safety of our own people."

"Yes, the leader is right." The section chief nodded repeatedly.

After exchanging pleasantries to build rapport, Yang Jianguo brought up the more serious matter.

"Has the work schedule for the Chinese New Year been arranged? How many people are involved?"

"It's all arranged. There are six people in total, working in three shifts."

"Double it again, this year's New Year is different from usual... In addition, all those on duty will be paid triple wages."

Yang Jianguo knew how important the Spring Festival was to the Chinese people.

Security for the research institute is of paramount importance.

Despite the seemingly peaceful life, 'enemy agents' have never disappeared in private.

If the other party hears the news, sneaks in, and destroys the system that was just set up for testing.

All the hard work of everyone over the years has been wasted.

“Okay, just give me your instructions and I’ll rearrange it right away.”

Without saying a word, the section chief immediately began to muster the troops.

Yang Jianguo didn't stand on ceremony and simply told everyone that they didn't need to worry about not being able to eat dumplings during the Spring Festival.

He will personally deliver dumplings to everyone, with plenty of large meat fillings.

With everything arranged, Yang Jianguo got into the car and headed home.

The driver was Zhang Kai, a new driver assigned to him by Loongson. He was from a good family with a clean background and had been vetted by the organization.

"Boss, are you coming to the company for the Chinese New Year?"

His secretary, Ye Fen, sitting beside him, looked at his profile but hesitated to speak.

"What's wrong?" Yang Jianguo replied calmly with his eyes closed.

"No, it's just that I feel you work too hard, you're busy all year round, you should take a break during the New Year..."

"Or, I can bring you dumplings for the New Year, and you can just stay home and rest!"

I opened my eyes and looked at her. Her delicate oval face was well-maintained, her hair was jet black and smooth, and she was wearing a beige turtleneck sweater.

She wore a black business suit, her long legs encased in black stockings and fleece pants, pressed close to the chair, and sat sideways facing him.

Seeing her pampered and carefree demeanor, Yang Jianguo suddenly felt that it was time to get her to do something.

It's nice to see someone just sitting around doing nothing, but I hope they don't end up as a useless pretty face.

Chapter 616 My dear grandson, it's inevitable to feel sad.

"Married?"

The conversation suddenly shifted from being considerate of the boss to being concerned about the secretary's private life.

This change was somewhat abrupt.

Ye Fen paused for a few seconds, then said blankly, "No."

My heart was pounding, and I wondered if my boss had feelings for me.

He's a bit old, but if it were him, I'd say, "I'm willing."

"Then during the New Year, could you go down to the lower levels for me? I won't be going to the subordinate research institutes."

"Huh?!!" Ye Fen was dumbfounded.

This is so different from what I expected, isn't it?

Upon arriving at the door, the driver, Xiao Zhang, got out of the car and opened the trunk. "Boss, let me take it inside for you."

Yang Jianguo nodded and helped carry the New Year's goods into the yard.

Then he opened the briefcase and took out two red envelopes.

"This is yours, Happy New Year."

One red envelope, 50 yuan.

It wasn't much money, but it was a token of his blessing and goodwill.

Zhang and Ye Fen left the courtyard overjoyed after receiving the red envelopes.

So, I guess I'm considered one of the boss's confidants now?

"Yingzi, I'm back."

Yang Jianguo carried the large and small bags into the house in two trips.

Just as they were about to go get the second batch, Tongwei and Zhiyi, carrying a full load of things, came in.

"Dad, are those our things stored in the front yard?"

"Correct."