Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

Yang Jianguo didn't intend to pay; instead, he strolled around the exhibition hall with his wife.

This trip isn't just about buying a car; the real purpose is to find an excuse to take her out for a getaway.

If we stay cooped up at home any longer, the old lady will be fine, but she will be in trouble first.

Chapter 656 Destroyed by the tunnel, heavy with small seafood

After spending the afternoon strolling around, Yingzi smiled again before leaving.

Indeed, changing your environment is always important.

"Cars these days are getting better and better looking... but the prices are getting higher and higher too."

"Are those sports cars even meant for people to drive?"

Yang Jianguo nodded in agreement and said with a smile, "Of course it's not for ordinary people. People like Aimin are fine with it."

"That's true... But what's the point of driving a car like that? It's both frustrating and pathetic."

"It's not about saving face; it's about buying the expensive stuff, not the right stuff."

Zhiyi laughed when she heard this: "Dad, you really know how to talk."

"Since we're out today, let's eat out for lunch!"

"Hot pot lamb?" Zhiyi said, her mouth watering.

"Okay, let's have hot pot with mutton."

The mutton restaurants I used to frequent are now doing better and better.

When the three of them arrived, there were only two tables left inside.

The seats by the window were already full before lunchtime; it was incredibly lively.

"In the dead of winter, having a hot pot of mutton is just so comforting."

Yang Zhiyi rubbed his hands together and sat down, ordering with practiced ease: "Three catties of lamb, and a pot of warm wine."

The waiter nodded and went to the kitchen to place the order.

Before the tea was served, a waiter led a group of people to sit down at the next table.

"Let me tell you, this restaurant has been in Beijing for many years."

"We're all about the authentic flavor. Come on up and have a good taste; it's truly delicious."

Judging from the accents spoken across the country, they must be tourists visiting the capital.

"Dad, when can we go out for a stroll?" Zhiyi's interest was piqued.

She's always been a free spirit, and these past few years she's been focused on work since she came back.

Now, I have a home and a stable job.

I'm a bit busy, but I can still manage to take a few days off to go on vacation.

At worst, we can stay within the mountains and explore the surrounding area.

"Okay, after we finish this part." Yang Jianguo nodded with a smile.

Zhiyi readily agreed, but in her heart she didn't take it seriously.

She just said it casually; such conversations happen several times a year.

In the end, I didn't go anywhere.

"The pot is here."

The copper pot holds freshly sliced, brightly colored meat rolls.

"Dipping sauce".

"Over there, you can get whatever you need yourself."

"Mom, I'll make it for you."

Yang Zhiyi ran towards the material counter, and Yang Jianguo also got up to go over there.

Just then, I overheard the man at the next table, who had been introducing the restaurant to his friends and family, saying in a serious tone, "This guy is obviously not from Beijing. Real Beijingers don't eat dipping sauces; they want the original, authentic flavor."

At this moment, Yang Jianguo finally understood why the young people who came to the company in his previous life were full of ridicule and disdain for the word "authentic".

Eating is all about enjoying yourself, feeling comfortable, and tasting what you like.

When did eating become a rule?

If you don't follow the example exactly, it's as if you become a sinner.

Going out to eat with family is all about having a good time.

Why make it like a formal banquet, even having to deliberately control the curve of your lips?

This is a bit too much of a charade.

I glanced at the man who was still bragging to his relatives and friends about what it meant to be a "true" old Beijing resident.

I couldn't help but chuckle to myself; these kinds of people are actually quite interesting.

However, when they were halfway through their meal, the people at the next table suddenly got up quietly, went to the condiment station, and quietly prepared their sauce.

They made no mention of the previously mentioned 'authentic' route.

……

The next day, the first thing Yang Jianguo did when he arrived at his workplace was to instruct his secretary: "Buy me a car in the name of the company."

"The money's here. Remember, all expenses related to the car will be covered by this money."

Yang Jianguo pointed to the bank card on the table with his finger, emphasizing this point.

However, he clearly underestimated the ability of some people to scheme and plot.

Ye Fen had only gone to the 4S store to sign the contract when someone came to her door that afternoon.

"Secretary Ye, our boss is the general distributor for the capital region. Upon learning that Loongson needed a vehicle, he immediately instructed me to come over."

"If you want me to ask, does Loongson have any other requirements? If it is, we will definitely do our best to meet them."

Having worked as Loongson's secretary for many years, Ye Fen has seen a lot.

She naturally knew just how much power and influence Loongson, a company that was relatively unknown outside of Beijing and the industry, actually wielded.

Looking down at the business card in her hand, Ye Fen smiled and said, "Manager Ye, we're from the same family, what a coincidence."

"Yes, Secretary Ye, it is indeed quite a coincidence. I was overjoyed when I learned that your surname is Ye."

"You're celebrating too soon," Ye Fen thought to herself.

"Just go through the normal paperwork for the car. The price will be whatever it is. Just do what you're supposed to do. There are no additional requirements."

"Secretary Ye, you should tell me more about our future car needs... whether we have a chance to meet."

I know perfectly well that Loongson has never had its own vehicles…

It turns out the other party had their eyes on this piece of the pie, but that's not something Ye Fen can decide.

All she could tell them was that there might be an opportunity in the future.

The other party repeatedly said "yes," and then said, "Secretary Ye, when I came, the boss asked me to bring some gifts."

"These are all local specialties. I left them at the gatehouse for you. Please remember to pick them up after get off work."

"From now on, no matter who comes to buy a car, as long as they mention the name 'Loongson,' they will be charged the lowest discount. Don't worry..."

"You should take the local specialties back with you. Our rules are very strict here. If the boss finds out, I'll be fired."

"It's not that serious, it's just a small token of my appreciation, Secretary Ye, you're being too polite."

"Please don't see me off, please don't see me off. I'll be going now. I'll come to visit again another day. Please don't miss me..."

Before Ye Fen could refuse, the other party left.

When Ye Fen reached the door, she only caught a glimpse of the other person getting into the car and leaving.

"Sir, what did someone leave here just now?" Ye Fen asked helplessly as she approached the gatehouse.

"Oh, someone left something for you," the old man said with a smile. "Here, it's this."

Holding the small box the other party had given her, Ye Fen looked at the crab pattern on the box and breathed a sigh of relief.

Oh, it was a box of small seafood!

It's quite heavy; how many crabs are in it?

There shouldn't be any problem accepting this, right?

However, considering her boss's personality and character, Ye Fen felt it would be best to report it.

The leader had accepted gifts before, and had specifically instructed them to do so beforehand.

If there is a real need, be sure to report and register it. If there is nothing wrong with the items, it is fine to let them take them back.

The solid gold ornaments on his table are the best example.

Chapter 657 A Solid Reward, Single Life

In the office, Ye Fen sat on the sofa, feeling somewhat uneasy.

The seafood on the coffee table is now like a hot potato.

The moment she came to report to her boss, he smiled and asked her to open the box.

Ye Fen knew then that something bad was about to happen.

Sure enough, when the box was opened, it contained not crabs at all.

The small yellow croakers, sealed in plastic, were so bright they made one's eyes light up and one's heart race.

At this moment, Ye Fen suddenly felt somewhat fortunate for her vigilance.

If I really let her take it home, then I'll open this box of 'small seafood'...

Ye Fenzhen couldn't guarantee whether she could still uphold her principles.

"Don't be nervous, here, have some water." Yang Jianguo placed the freshly poured tea in her hand.

"Thank you, boss." Ye Fen's expression was complicated, and her heart was filled with mixed feelings.

It's just buying a car!

How could these people be willing to invest so much money?

This box of small yellow croakers is worth at least tens of thousands of yuan. Can he earn it back?

Yang Jianguo, on the other hand, looked completely at ease. He picked up a small yellow croaker, twirled it in his hand, and laughed, "Knowing to wrap it in plastic is an improvement."

"Boss, have you received them too?" Ye Fen asked cautiously.

Yang Jianguo nodded and said frankly, "I have received them, and more than once. These small yellow croakers can support the development of many projects."

Over the years, the small bribes he handed over amounted to two or three million yuan.

What does two or three million mean? Nowadays, the average family's monthly salary is only two or three hundred.

If you go to Shenzhen to work and can earn a thousand or so yuan, you're considered a successful person.

These people couldn't earn this much money even in three lifetimes.

The gap between the rich and the poor is widening dramatically as the economy opens up and society develops.

Putting aside other examples, let's take Li Aimin as an example.

Tens of thousands of yuan is nothing to him.

For most...

For 99% of families, this is a huge sum of money they simply cannot afford.

Hearing him talk about these things, Ye Fen finally felt relieved, and a smile returned to her face.

"Boss, should we hand this over, or keep it?"

"Hmm~ Like this."