Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

Joking aside, Old Xu ended up staying and drinking himself into a stupor.

Yang Jianguo carried the heavy load, weighing over 100 kilograms, into the car and told the driver to drive slowly.

"Don't worry, sir. I will make sure you get the minister home safely and hand him over to his family before I leave."

Although I knew the process, hearing his personal assurance made me feel more at ease.

Old Xu is a bit stubborn and has a short temper, but he is ultimately a good leader and a good cadre.

Those who truly want to do practical things for the people are the most important.

What does it matter if we have different opinions? Those are trivial matters. What matters is what we think in our hearts.

Do they truly care about the people?

Yang Jianguo noticed that Lao Xu had taken it to heart, so in his mind, Lao Xu was his comrade.

True comrades can discuss whether they share the same ideals or not.

The human heart is the most reliable thing in the world, yet also the most unreliable.

We should seek common ground while reserving differences, but it's also perfectly acceptable to try to turn differences into commonalities!

"I think Lao Xu is a good guy."

Yingzi, who was tidying up inside and out, stopped and actually wanted to ask him what he was planning.

During this period, he, who had never been keen on forming cliques in the past and even deeply abhorred it, began to consciously build closer relationships with people.

Not only did they seek support from all sides, they also actively tried to win over important leaders like Lao Xu.

Thinking about the time a few months from now, Yingzi was really worried that he might get caught up in some big trouble.

That evening, Yang Jianguo went to bed early. He had an early meeting the next day and needed to be well-rested for his speech, so he wouldn't stay up late tonight.

"Jianguo."

Pressing her face against his chest, just as she had done more than twenty years ago, Yingzi murmured, "Jianguo, I'm a little scared."

Yang Jianguo remained silent, knowing that his behavior couldn't be hidden from his wife.

She knows me so well; we can understand each other with just a glance. How could I possibly hide anything from her?

But Yang Jianguo didn't know how to explain the pros and cons to her.

Some things are hard to understand unless they are explained thoroughly.

To explain this thoroughly, there's a long story to tell, starting from eight years... no, ten years ago.

There are also various historical factors left over from thousands of years, and stereotypes and deep-rooted problems imprinted in the minds of the whole society.

Without even looking up, Yingzi could guess what he wanted to say just by hearing his heartbeat beat a little faster.

"No need for explanation, I know there must be a reason. Historical factors, ideological differences, I understand that it's the right thing to do, and I support your idea."

"But I'm just afraid, what if..."

Li Zhenyu was silent for a moment, then said in a low voice, "Nothing will happen. I won't let anything happen between you and Zhiyuan and Zhiyi."

"What about you?"

Yingzi raised her clear eyes, and at that moment Yang Jianguo seemed to see her as she was twenty years ago.

When we first met, we were newlyweds, inseparable. Her eyes were always so clear and captivating, making me smile whenever I think of them.

Yang Jianguo only realized later that this feeling of happiness had lasted for half his life.

So long that he forgot how important he was to Yingzi.

"It's not like we're going to fight on the battlefield. The worst outcome is just losing our jobs and becoming an unemployed old man at home."

"that's it?"

"That's it, it's just a difference of political views, it doesn't have to be a fight to the death."

"...I hope that day will never come."

Yingzi didn't care whether he was unemployed or not; she just wanted him to stay at home and be a carefree old man.

In fact, she really hoped that day would come soon, so that the two of them could lean on each other, help each other out for a walk in the morning, and have breakfast while enjoying the hustle and bustle.

Afterwards, I strolled leisurely in the park, basking in the sun, and sat down to rest when I got tired.

When they got home at noon, she cooked, and he prepared and washed the vegetables.

Lie down for a nap, then take a walk in the afternoon. If you don't want to go out, lie on the rocking chair by the door and talk about the past, or just hold hands without saying anything.

Such a life was simply her dream world.

But Yingzi cared about him so much that she even put him above her own life.

Just as Yang Jianguo understood her, she understood her own man just as well.

For him, work is life.

More accurately, his inner ideals and ambitions are the source of his abundant energy and vitality.

Once these sources are lost, it's like a fish out of water or a bird out of the sky.

Therefore, even in the face of her own 'ideal world,' she still chose to firmly support her man and sincerely hoped that he could achieve his goals.

Besides, isn't the man she admires Yang Jianguo, who tirelessly strives for justice and ideals?

Gently stroking her wrinkled cheeks, Yang Jianguo lowered his head and kissed the corner of her eyebrow: "It's alright, I'm confident, go to sleep!"

The next day, Yang Jianguo got up very early and left without eating.

He first needs to go to the General Office to retrieve some detailed information and data for comparison and reference.

Normally, this kind of thing could be handled by a secretary.

However, Yang Jianguo still wanted to go there in person to make a comparison on the spot and ensure that all the data was true and reliable.

This morning's meeting was held in the Imperial City.

The meeting was chaired by the Elders' Office, and all the elders were present to listen to the on-site report.

They usually won't express their opinion at this time.

But all the speeches will reach their ears, and they will note down what is good and what is bad, and no one will know until the decision is made.

However, one thing everyone agreed on was that this meeting was the most important contest before the Grand Elder stepped down.

Who can win more supporters for their leader depends on their individual abilities.

Organize all the information and compare it with the references to confirm that it is correct.

Yang Jianguo closed his eyes and went through the information in his mind. "Alright, let's go!"

They got into the car and headed straight for the capital.

Upon arrival at the entrance, after inspection and passing through the checkpoint, the car was finally parked in a parking lot not far from the conference venue.

The three of them got out of the car together. The driver went to the waiting room, while Yang Min followed behind him, looking around with curiosity but also with caution.

Occasionally, a scrutinizing glance from a guard would make her heart race and her legs feel weak.

Do these people have knives in their eyes?

Chapter 744 The Number One Person Below the Elders, His Words Are Shocking

"Minister Yang."

The guard standing in front of the last door saluted him, then looked at Yang Min and said, "Excuse me, please open your backpack."

Upon receiving a signal from her superior, Yang Min opened her backpack.

Everything inside was dumped onto the table, and a specialist checked each item one by one. Yang Min was then led to the next room by a female comrade for a body search.

The position of secretary is sometimes too crucial, and the level of contact with them is also very high.

Necessary safety regulations cannot be ignored.

When Yang Min came out again, all the checks were completed, and the guard saluted her: "Excuse me, it's my duty, please come in."

Yang Min's face flushed slightly, her expression showing a mix of embarrassment and shyness.

But she also knew that this wasn't directed at her personally; it was the same for everyone who came to the meeting.

Just now, when she came out, a girl was taken inside.

Without even asking, I know it must be the same experience I had.

However, judging from the other party's calm and composed demeanor, this should not be the first time.

"That's the rule. The elders will all be there, so safety is the priority."

"I understand, boss."

"Yes, your seat is over there, your name is on it."

Yang Jianguo pointed to a row of chairs against the wall, where the clerks and secretaries would sit.

Then, I walked to the spot where my name tag was placed, the fourth one from the left.

In front of him were the Third Elder, the Fifth Elder, and the Sixth Elder, while opposite him were the Second Elder, the Fourth Elder, and the Seventh Elder.

The main seat belongs to the Grand Elder, which goes without saying.

He can be considered the number one person below the elders.

"Minister Yang is here. How are the preparations going?"

Hearing someone call out to him, Yang Jianguo turned his head and saw that it was a key leader from the Investment Promotion Bureau.

"And you, can you deliver a satisfactory answer?"

His question instantly turned the smile on the other person's face bitter.

If he could deliver a satisfactory answer, would he need to sit below Yang Jianguo?

"What, not so optimistic?"

Seeing his bitter expression, Yang Jianguo pressed him for an answer with a serious look.

Before the meeting even started, the other party poured out their grievances to him.

The tasks facing China Merchants Group are far too heavy.

But with so many rules, they really didn't know where to begin.

And those wicked foreigners, all they think about is cheating and swindling, they're utterly despicable.

In particular, places with poor conditions are eager to recruit talented individuals like Jin Fenghuang.

Some foreigners take advantage of this, making grand promises and exaggerating their abilities, and some people just believe them.

The main reason is that they are too eager for political achievements and want to do something practical for the people and improve the local environment.

This mentality is exploited by foreigners with ill intentions, and what's even more hateful are the Chinese who plot against these foreigners behind the scenes.

"These bastards are scum."

Yang Jianguo said calmly and in a peaceful tone, "There will always be speculators."

"But we shouldn't help foreigners cheat our own people. Did it take any effort for our country to develop to this point?"

After listening, Yang Jianguo chuckled and said, "Do you think those speculators would care about that?"

The other person remained silent, then raised their hand as if to slap themselves in the face, "I was so stupid, a bunch of heartless bastards wouldn't care about these things."

"In other words, instead of complaining, you should think about how to prevent yourself from being scammed."

The other person nodded, then suddenly turned to look at him: "By the way, Director Yang, do you have any ideas?"

Yang Jianguo is known for his many ideas and insights.

They have a broader range of interests and knowledge across various industries, especially in business, where they are second to none.

After all, the reform of state-owned enterprises, to put it bluntly, is about teaching them how to balance development with doing business.

His brother-in-law's business is even bigger; it's said he has properties all over the world, buying mines one after another.

Surely he knows something about business?

"Let me tell you."