Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

"Master, promoting the development of traditional Chinese medicine is a well-established national policy. Although the current efforts may not be enough, please trust the organization. We are working hard and will work even harder."

“You seem like a good official to me.” The old Taoist priest looked him over carefully for a few moments and said, “Since you said so, I, the old Taoist priest, will believe you one more time and make a trip to Chang’an.”

"Perfect timing! We came by carriage, so why don't you come back with us, Daoist Master?"

"I'll have someone take you back after I'm done; that will be more convenient."

Chapter 716 Losing Temper, Roaring and Questioning

Before sending the old Taoist priest to the city to complete the formalities, Yang Jianguo was still full of confidence and assured him that everything was changing.

Then, as the old Taoist priest led him anonymously into the office, Yang Jianguo's face grew redder and redder, burning as if he had been slapped.

“These materials are outdated; we need new materials now.”

What are the regulations for new materials?

"Over there." He pointed to the wall, and the other person ignored the old Taoist priest.

No matter how kindly he pressed the other party for an answer, they ignored him completely.

It was as if he were invisible; his face was full of impatience.

If looks could kill, the old Taoist priest would have been torn to pieces by now.

Yang Jianguo wanted to question him, but the old Taoist priest stopped him.

Looking at the notice board on the wall, all I saw were general statements.

The same standard requires several different materials, but Yang Jianguo understands the rules and regulations, which is why he can comprehend them.

Even an ordinary person wouldn't understand the 'word games' in this notice board.

It can't be called a word game. 'Due to limited space on the notice board, only this many words can be written. To make the conditions as clear as possible, a general term is used.'

There are policies from above, and countermeasures from below... There are policies from above, and countermeasures from below!

"Let's go!" Yang Jianguo led the old Taoist priest away.

With Yang Jianguo personally accompanying the old Taoist priest in preparing the materials, there were naturally no obstacles.

In one afternoon, the two of them had prepared all the materials.

When he came back, there was still half an hour before closing time. The old man placed the materials on the counter.

"It's time to leave work, come back tomorrow!"

The other party glanced at the materials on the counter, then told him to leave without even looking at them.

This time, Yang Jianguo didn't hold back.

“下班时间是5点30分，现在是5点01分，还有29分钟怎么就下班了？”

"I told you I'd get off work, so I'll get off work. What, do I have to listen to you about what time I get off work?"

After a couple of sarcastic remarks, the woman rolled her eyes and muttered, "It's still 5:30. Don't we have to tidy up, clean, and organize materials? Do you think we're all just sitting around doing nothing like you guys?"

bang~

Yang Jianguo slammed his hand heavily on the counter, and the brand-new tile cracked open with a 'crack'.

His palms were also pricked by small splinters from the broken tiles.

I haven't been this angry in a long, long time.

wow~

Ma Wei and Fang Tong, who were waiting outside, rushed in instantly.

His movements were sharp and clean, his slanted, piercing eyes filled with murderous intent, and he made no attempt to hide his gaze as he locked onto everyone present.

That fierce aura instantly intimidated the entire office.

"What's going on? Who are these people?"

The office door at the far end suddenly opened, and out walked the heavily pregnant leader.

Why? Because he looks like a leader.

Yang Jianguo couldn't help but laugh out loud. It turned out that in his subconscious, he still thought that officials were all good-for-nothings.

If even he is like this, then it goes without saying that ordinary people are too.

Without Yang Jianguo's instructions, Ma Wei and Fang Tong ignored each other and made no move to speak.

"We asked you who you are, why aren't you answering?"

Feeling a little guilty under his gaze, the other person shouted, trying to sound tough but actually sound weak, "Are you here to cause trouble? If you see someone causing trouble, call the police!"

"No need to waste police resources, Fang Tong, please have your deputy come here!"

Yang Jianguo didn't want to waste time on this kind of thing; since a problem had arisen, he should just solve it directly.

Upon hearing the name of his deputy, the office director hesitated.

After carefully observing Yang Jianguo's appearance, she turned around and went back to her office.

When he came out again, the person ran up to him.

"Big boss, I'm so sorry, I'm really sorry. I didn't know it was you. My subordinates were inconsiderate and offended you. Please come in and have a seat."

Yang Jianguo stood still and said calmly, "No need. Let's talk when the others arrive."

The director was so anxious he was jumping up and down, constantly explaining to him that the subordinates had acted unintentionally.

Seeing that he didn't say anything, they quickly ran to their own people and asked what had happened.

Upon learning that he had accompanied the old Taoist priest to complete the procedures and had been deliberately harassed by the clerk, the director felt a wave of dizziness and nearly fainted.

Bastard, you're a complete bastard!

These bastards are trying to kill themselves, aren't they?

"Boss, boss, are you alright?" The deputy arrived, his entire demeanor filled with panic as soon as he entered the door.

I can't help but panic, how can I not panic?

The top leader personally led a group of people to the department under his jurisdiction to complete the proper procedures.

I was deliberately harassed by the staff at the front desk, and I got so angry that I smashed the tiles on the front desk and even got my hand cut by one of the tiles.

As soon as he entered, the deputy saw his bleeding palm.

"Oh dear, what should we do? First-aid kit, quickly bring the first-aid kit over here."

Yang Jianguo lowered his hand and said calmly, "It's just a minor injury, no need to make a fuss about it."

"You've come at the right time. Let's see how to handle the Taoist priest's matter first!"

Yang Jianguo picked up the stack of preparation materials, which was nearly ten centimeters thick, from the front desk and slammed them heavily onto the table.

"What's going on?" In the office, the clerk, the director of the office, Yang Jianguo, and his deputy sat together.

When he asked what happened, the only person who was nervous was the clerk.

Because she herself knew very well that she had run into trouble this time, and if someone had to take the blame, she would be the perfect scapegoat.

"I'm sorry, Director, Deputy, Leader, it's my fault. I... I lost my patience because of family matters and failed to properly receive the Taoist priest. It's all my fault."

The clerk wanted to deflect responsibility so that once the senior leader left, the director would surely remember her kindness, considering her actions.

We can just arrange a place for her later; it's just a matter of saying a few words.

But Yang Jianguo clearly had no intention of simply letting the matter drop.

"Director Xiao, habits are formed over many years. This clerk's attitude towards the public cannot be formed in a day. Has your office never noticed this before?"

Before Director Xiao could explain, Yang Jianguo interrupted, "If it were an exception, how could others remain indifferent, not even lifting an eyelid?"

"So, this has become the norm, and everyone does things this way, right?"

"When ordinary people come to you to get certificates, do they have to beg and plead with you to get them done? Are you public servants or corrupt officials who sit on the heads of the people and do whatever they want to them?"

Pfft!

The angry roar made Director Xiao's legs go weak, and he slipped and fell to the cold floor.

His heart was even colder than the floor.

This time, I'm really doomed.

Chapter 717 Night Talk, She's About to Give Birth

Since Yang Jianguo left, life in the compound has become monotonous and quiet.

Every day I go to work and come home, cook for my daughter, and take her for walks and chat with her.

The leisurely days made Yingzi feel somewhat uneasy.

It wasn't usually very lively, but when Yang Jianguo was around, he would at least show concern for her and try to make her happy.

Now, when Yingzi returns to her room at night, she feels empty inside, as if a piece of her heart is missing.

Clang clang~

There was a sudden knock on the door. Yingzi was startled and stood up, asking, "Who is it?"

"Mom, it's me."

Hearing her daughter's voice, Yingzi put on her coat and went to open the door.

"Why did you come here? You're so heavy, and it must be so cold in the middle of the night!"

Yingzi ushered Zhiyi into the house and said with a reproachful look, "Why can't you call if you need something? I specially connected you to the internal line."

The phone rang in every room of the house.

Yang Jianguo also had an internal line set up so that calls could be made between rooms.

The main problem is that Tongwei is always busy with work and isn't around at night. If his daughter makes a move, they need to be able to find him.

"It's alright, you know how strong I am!"

Zhiyi chuckled and took off her thick coat, hanging it on the wall, saying, "Mom, I want to sleep with you tonight."

"Tongwei isn't coming back."

"He's back, and his snoring is deafening, like thunder. I used to sleep peacefully when he wasn't around, and now that he's suddenly back, I'm not used to it."

"Anyway, he's sleeping soundly by himself. I don't know if I'll leave or not, so I'll just ignore him."

Hearing her say that, Yingzi retorted angrily, "How can you talk about your own man like that? Don't talk nonsense."

Zhiyi came over and hugged her arm, saying coquettishly, "It's okay, we're fine, we just like to joke around."

"There's a limit to joking. Harsh words have always hurt people's feelings. What you think is an unintentional joke may be taken to heart by the other person."

That will be a wound that takes years to heal; you'll keep thinking about it, and the relationship will never be able to recover.

"Okay, okay, I was wrong, I was wrong, okay?" Zhiyi said, laughing and crying at the same time. She moved onto the kang (a heated brick bed) and said, "You are just biased towards your son-in-law. I've raised this daughter for nothing."

"Go away, I've raised him for nothing. He was so young and he ran off to the foreign country. When he came back, your brother went to support the construction of the Northwest. He has achieved a lot in his work, but I don't see him for three to five years."

"Your daughter is the same. She said she'd stay by my side... but that's only because she's pregnant. Before she was pregnant, how many days a week could I see you? You tell me."

Seeing Yingzi's guilty conscience, Zhiyi hugged her and coaxed, "Oh dear, why are you arguing with your daughter? It's all our fault. Don't I live at home anymore?"

"Hmm~"

Yingzi glared at her and said with a smile, "Get out of here after you give birth. I don't care about you."

It is truly rare, and it is also truly ruthless in its attempts to drive people away.

For no other reason than that these two really can't have anyone else involved in their daily lives.

The closer you are, the less likely it is to happen.

You know, when a couple argues, they get carried away and their words get heated.

It would be so uncomfortable for their parents to hear this.

Humans are inherently selfish.

I love my own daughter dearly; I can't change that kind of mentality.