Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

"I'm afraid it's not that simple to get Minister Yang to make that trip in person!"

Secretary An laughed heartily, as if it were just a casual remark, like chatting with someone.

"There's nothing complicated about it. Everyone knows that we tech people don't have that many tricks up our sleeves. The reason we came here this time is to see the state of technological development in various places, so that we can make better judgments when we have project needs in the future."

Upon hearing his words, everyone's attention immediately focused on the last sentence.

Does this mean the government has issued another large order, and an on-site inspection is needed to confirm it?

"Minister Yang, let me toast you again." The deputy in charge of economy and industry stood up excitedly.

The large orders coming in from above are never simple; they start at least in the hundreds of millions.

If we can secure the orders, it won't just boost one factory; it could revitalize the entire industry.

Nowadays, with the full opening of the private market, many factories are having a really tough time.

Outdated thinking, antiquated management concepts, and too proud to compete for orders, they are immersed in past glories all day long.

The business was becoming increasingly less profitable, and the workers were full of complaints.

They keep relying on the government to solve their problems, but the government isn't a money-printing machine; it can't just conjure up so much money from anywhere.

It's about solving the immediate problems, as well as the future!

The most important thing is to find a way to make the factory profitable again.

They had been having a headache over this matter recently, and planned to have each factory go to the south with the investment promotion office, bringing their own products with them.

In the past, I tried doing some sales to see if I could find a way out.

Now, thanks to Yang Jianguo's good news, we can finally see some hope.

"Minister Yang, which factories are you mainly visiting this time?"

"Let's all go... check the time. If it's fast, we'll all check it. If it's slow, we'll just go wherever we end up."

Yang Jianguo didn't mind letting them know about his trip.

Originally, these heavy factories were there to provide them with parts and equipment.

There's nothing to be afraid of people knowing about things that are out in the open.

But upon hearing his words, the deputy's smile vanished.

After all that, it turns out it's still the same old factory, no new orders!

"Minister Yang, let's have another drink." Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit somber, Secretary An stepped in to smooth things over.

At the same time, he gave everyone a look that warned them not to be so materialistic, since the leader was still sitting right there!

If I want to advance my career in the future, I'll inevitably have to go to Beijing to ask for favors.

What, you're going to throw a tantrum and get upset just because things don't go your way?

Yang Jianguo, holding his wine glass, said, "Secretary An, we agreed on this last drink. We have work to do tomorrow, and we can't let it interfere with important matters."

"Alright, this is the last drink. Let's toast Minister Yang together."

That night, Yang Jianguo met with Zhu Hao alone at the guesthouse: "You have to report for duty tomorrow."

"Yes, they said I would leave in the morning, and the minister personally saw me off."

"Okay, go and do a good job, and get some rest early!"

Zhu Hao was very grateful for the care and support his leader had given him.

Having a minister personally escort him to his new post will save him a lot of trouble.

At least, they no longer have to worry about being treated as baseless newcomers and ostracized.

As for when he can turn the tide, that depends on his own abilities.

The next day, Yang Jianguo left without eating breakfast, accompanied by two police officers.

By the time the deputy arrived, the person had already been gone for more than half an hour.

"Let's go have a bowl of mutton offal soup first. I missed it so much when I was in the capital!"

On Xingfu Road, Yang Jianguo found a roadside stall and sat down.

Workers in various work clothes can be seen everywhere on the streets and alleys.

Huashan, Qinchuan, Huanghe, Xiguang, and Kunlun—all major heavy industry enterprises are located here.

The things we build inside are the foundation that gives us the confidence to make other countries sit down and listen to us speak.

Yang Jianguo came here mainly for them.

Chapter 706 Unable to Win Over the Public, Entering the Factory

"Give me a bowl of mutton offal soup, lots of tripe, no liver, and two flatbreads too."

"Coming right away."

After taking a sip of the slightly gamey mutton soup, Yang Jianguo looked at the worker sitting opposite him.

He wore dark blue work clothes, covered in oil stains, and his hands were rough and large.

The tag on the chest was a bit worn, and the words on it were later re-stitched back with red thread, clearly stating 'Xiguang…'

"Master, time to get to work!"

"Yes, I'm at work... Who are you?"

The other person looked at him with wariness. People working in factories like Xiguang receive appropriate safety training.

It's no wonder that people are wary of strangers who suddenly appear and ask all sorts of questions.

Seeing that he looked ready to call for help at any moment, Yang Jianguo chuckled and explained, "Comrade, don't be nervous, I'm not a bad person."

As he spoke, he gave Ma Wei a wink, and the other man took out his ID from his pocket and held it out to him.

"Comrade Ma Wei, Imperial City Security Section."

"The Imperial City Security Department?" Wu Yang looked completely bewildered.

“Have you heard of the South China Sea Bodyguards?” Ma Wei asked calmly.

"I've heard of it... This can't be true, right?" Wu Yang was dumbfounded. How did a bodyguard from the South China Sea suddenly appear?

Is this some kind of international joke, or is the other person a liar?

Seeing that the other person was even more confused, Yang Jianguo shook his head speechlessly and said, "Who told you to take your own ID?"

Ma Wei's expression froze for a moment, a barely perceptible hint of embarrassment appearing on his poker face: "Sorry, boss, I forgot we're outside."

Putting the ID back into the left inner pocket, Ma Wei took out another brand new ID.

'The Ministry of Works' Inspection Team, headed by Yang Jianguo.'

"You're Yang Jianguo... the Yang Jianguo from the capital?"

Wu Yang didn't even bother to eat, putting down his chopsticks, wiping his mouth, and waiting for his answer.

"I think the Yang Jianguo you're talking about is me."

clap~

Wu Yang clapped his hands, stood up in a flustered state with a look of surprise, and then seemed worried that his hands were not clean enough.

He rubbed his hands vigorously under the hem of his clothes before bending down and extending them in front of him: "It's such an honor to meet you. I'm Wu Yang, from Xiguang Weapons..."

Wu Yang swallowed back what he was about to say and explained awkwardly but politely, "I'm sorry, boss, you know the rules."

Yang Jianguo chuckled and took his hand, gesturing with his right hand to say, "Sit down, sit down, sit down and we'll talk. Of course I know the rules."

"I was just asking casually about the meal." Yang Jianguo took a bite of his flatbread, picked up a piece of mutton offal with his chopsticks, and put it in his mouth.

"This lamb offal tastes really good."

"Yes, the offal from Qin Chuan is absolutely delicious, and the mutton from Qin Bei has absolutely no gamey smell."

"Free-range sheep are so great!"

"The boss is right, hehe..."

Wu Yang chuckled in response, showing none of the shrewdness he usually displayed as an engineer.

"Engineer Wu, you're eating!"

"Hey~" Wu Yang wanted to greet his colleagues as usual.

He raised his hand, then reluctantly lowered it again, his eyes constantly glancing at Yang Jianguo and the other two opposite him.

His cautious demeanor was surprising.

"Mr. Wu, who is this? Is he a relative of yours?"

"Oh yes, they're my relatives, they're from Beijing."

"Oh my, I didn't know you had relatives in Beijing."

"There are many things you haven't noticed. Go away, go away."

After being chased away, Wu Yang quietly explained, "Leaders, you're here for a secret investigation, right? How was my performance just now?"

Yang Jianguo was both amused and exasperated, and nodded, saying, "Yes, you did an exceptionally good job."

"Sir, whatever you want to ask, as long as it doesn't involve confidentiality regulations, I can tell you."

Wu Yang looked at him with a serious expression, waiting for his answer.

Yang Jianguo smiled faintly and said, "No need for that. I'll be going to the factory in a bit."

"Oh~" Wu Yang suddenly realized: "It's not a secret investigation!"

Seeing that he seemed a little disappointed, Yang Jianguo asked with a smile, "What injustices have occurred in the factory? Tell me about them."

"Uh~" Wu Yang lowered his head, unsure whether he should speak.

"There are no outsiders here, so no one but me will know what you're talking about."

"Actually, it's not a big deal." Wu Yang put down his chopsticks and sighed, "It's just that some people in the factory are unfair in their dealings..."

Workstations, benefits, housing allocation, recruitment—basically, all the good things that ordinary people see.

The factory's practices are unfair and cannot convince the public.

"Is it that everyone feels it's unfair, or just you?"

Yang Jianguo's question was unpleasant, but it was the truth: there is no one in this world who can satisfy everyone.

"It wasn't me, boss, it really wasn't... I've already been allocated a house, and my child is still young. If it were just me, I wouldn't need to worry about anything."

"There are just some things that are simply unacceptable to watch."

……

In the factory manager's office, he learned that the top leader had come in person.

The factory director, who had already received the news and knew that he had arrived in Chang'an, still felt uneasy.

This panic had no specific reason; it was just like a child seeing a teacher or police officer and feeling nervous involuntarily.

The factory manager felt the same way.

"Big leader, it's great to meet you. On behalf of all the employees of Xiguang Factory, I welcome you to come and guide our work."

Yang Jianguo lowered his arm firmly and chuckled, "No need to be nervous, I'm just taking a walk around and looking around, nothing serious."

"Yes, it is our honor to welcome the high-ranking leader to inspect our work."

The factory director stood ramrod straight, even more formally than a model worker.

"Okay, the workers have just started work, right?" Yang Jianguo looked out the window at the workshop and said calmly, "Would it be convenient for us to go and take a look at the workshop now?"

"Convenient, very convenient, I'll go with you." The factory director led the way, and the secretary, deputy factory director, and the leader in charge of business all followed.

What could be more important than your own boss coming to inspect your work?

Even if there's something incredibly important happening right now, it has to be put aside to make way for him.

Xiguang Factory is very large and involves a wide range of businesses.

Almost all projects have a level of confidentiality, the only difference being the degree of confidentiality.