Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

This also gave him a deeper and more accurate understanding of his new secretary, Yang Min, who appeared to be quite delicate.

This girl is hardworking and capable.

Not only can they handle things, but they can handle big things.

I shed tears several times over two months, but I never uttered a single complaint.

She eats whatever everyone else eats, and she sleeps the same way everyone else sleeps.

My soles were blistered and bleeding, so I secretly pricked them with a needle at night, applied Yunnan Baiyao powder, put on socks, and kept running.

No one knows how she got through those two months.

But Yang Jianguo knew in his heart that she had endured far more difficulties than her male comrades.

Under such circumstances, it is remarkable that one can persevere and keep up with one's own pace without complaining of hardship or fatigue.

Yang Jianguo has decided that he will give her an important position when he returns.

Such talents can be properly nurtured and placed in important positions to shine in the future.

Only with more comrades like this can we reduce the number of incompetent officials who hold positions without performing their duties, and ensure that our motherland, as our martyrs wished, enjoys a prosperous and lasting future.

Ringing~

The shrill physical alarm clock rang in his ears. Yang Jianguo opened his eyes and reached out to press the alarm clock down.

He lay there for five or six seconds, then slowly sat up, put his legs on the edge of the bed, and sat like that for about a minute before getting up and drinking the water that had been left to cool on the table.

After drinking most of a glass of water, I felt refreshed and fully awake.

I could clearly feel a force in my body. Although I still felt some lingering fatigue, it was no longer a problem.

"Knock knock, boss~"

While asking in a low voice, Yang Min pushed the door open a crack and poked her head in.

Seeing that he was already awake, she opened the door fully and said, "You're awake, let's eat first!"

"Get me a bowl of noodles, that's all."

Yang Jianguo sat at his desk, his back to her, and said, "There are still 45 minutes until the meeting. I still have some things to write."

Chapter 756 Success Doesn't Have to Be My Own; Humility is Key

A bowl of oil-splashed noodles, topped with a fried egg and a row of three-finger-wide slices of braised pork with alternating layers of fat and lean meat.

Served with fresh green spinach leaves, Yang Jianguo held the bowl in his hand and mechanically put the food into his mouth.

It smelled really good, but it still couldn't distract him from focusing his attention on the noodles.

The report before him was the culmination of two months of hard work by him and everyone else.

Compared to this, what we eat is not important.

"Boss, it's time."

Yang Min came over to remind him that it was time to leave.

"Well, let's go."

Yang Jianguo picked up the manuscript, casually stuffed it into his pocket, and strode out.

The meeting was held in the Cultural Palace, which was next to the guesthouse.

A large stage was set up specifically for performances, and the attendees included leadership teams and key local officials from various counties and towns.

Today, they are all here to learn.

Some people were hoping to see him make a fool of himself, but it's clear that Yang Jianguo is going to disappoint them.

Having done his homework thoroughly, how could he possibly falter at such a crucial moment?

"Distinguished leaders and comrades, thank you all for taking time out of your busy schedules to attend this meeting."

"I think everyone already knew the theme of this meeting before we came."

"What we're going to discuss next is the future development direction of the entire mountain city. Some people might ask, what gives me the right to spout nonsense when I'm just an outsider who's been here for less than two months?"

Yang Jianguo's opening remarks were very straightforward, but also interesting. At least they didn't sound like a lecture, nor did they sound like arrogant commands.

It was more like a casual chat between friends, discussing together how to find the right path.

During this period, he used tactful methods to provide hints when presenting data and interacted with local leaders.

But when the other party overlooks key points, he incisively points out the most important parts.

"This region has a good agricultural foundation, especially local specialty fruits and vegetables. As long as the roads are opened up, these fruits and vegetables can be delivered to the city for sale."

Personally, I think it's very popular. At least I'd be happy to buy some and cook a fresh dinner for my family.

"The advantage of this area lies in its geographical location. As you can see, it is well-connected in all directions and can serve as a hub for vocational schools."

"All goods can be delivered here and then sent to different regions; all we need to do is open up these routes..."

"With tourism and geological advantages, I wonder if anyone knows about 3D? Our city is a typical example."

They promoted it as a key advantage… A century-old enterprise relies heavily on education.

"This is not only a major national plan, but also something that parents attach great importance to."

Yang Jianguo spoke at length, going on and on almost without stopping.

But his words always manage to touch the hearts of some people in the audience, making them calm down and listen attentively.

Furthermore, I gained some insights from it and developed a deep respect for him.

Yang Jianguo's name is truly well-deserved.

Those who initially had some doubts about him, coming to see him fail, have now become his loyal 'believers'.

Although this description is somewhat exaggerated, it's not far from the truth.

At this moment, Yang Jianguo's image in everyone's mind has been greatly elevated, and people are recalling all the rumors about him in the past.

What used to sound unreliable suddenly seems real and believable.

This includes those 'legendary' stories that should be obvious as fabrications at first glance.

However, it is clear that people are more likely to go from one extreme to another than to remain rational.

"Everyone, I know that this plan will take a long time to implement and the process will be very difficult. Some people may not see any signs of progress until they retire."

Ultimately, the credit will fall on those who come after. But here, I still want to say something: Comrades, success doesn't have to be achieved by me.

"One day, future generations will be able to proudly say, just as we are today, when facing our martyrs, 'This prosperous age is just as you wished.'"

"I'm a mechanical engineer, and I've been a staunch materialist for most of my life."

"But if that day ever comes, and I am buried here, scattered in the sea, I hope to hear this answer, one that all the people of the motherland can be proud of."

"I hope that by then, wherever our people go, they can hold their heads high and proudly say, 'I am a descendant of the dragon.'"

"Comrades, time waits for no one, time waits for no one!"

Yang Jianguo reasoned with them, appealed to their emotions, presented solid data, offered feasible methods, and even evoked emotional responses.

He did everything within reason and logic to the best of his ability.

Whether or not this should be done, and how successful it will be, depends on the local leadership and the leader in charge.

How fast a train goes depends entirely on the locomotive.

Yang Jianguo had done everything he could; he was truly powerless to do anything more.

After putting away the data and reports, Yang Jianguo walked down from the podium amidst the whispers of the crowd.

Snap, snap snap~

The highest-ranking local official who came to attend the meeting suddenly stood up, applauded, and looked around with admiration.

Once they saw that their leader had stood up, the others no longer hesitated.

wow~

The deafening applause echoed throughout the conference hall, as if it would lift the ceiling off.

Yang Jianguo finally felt a little relieved.

It seems that the leader in charge supports his ideas; hopefully, his support is not selective.

Many things can undergo a complete transformation by changing just one word.

Such a plan, which involves the development of the entire mountain city, means that any slight change will affect the overall development.

In reality, there was very little he could do at this point.

The only way for Yang Jianguo to intervene and ensure the smooth implementation of his plan is to return to Beijing as soon as possible and secure his position.

Furthermore, he allowed everyone to see his enormous potential.

With him, the big boss, watching over things and occasionally urging and asking questions, at least the plan won't deviate too drastically.

"Comrade Yang Jianguo, you've really worked hard this time."

The leader in charge met with Yang Jianguo offstage, their hands clasped tightly, and the accompanying propaganda department personnel quickly took photos.

He addressed everyone with the honorific "you" in his speech, showing great humility.

That's because, after completing his work, Yang Jianguo was no longer just a simple consultant.

He should return to Beijing immediately to resume his previous work.

Even those in charge of a region should show humility when facing Minister Yang.

Chapter 757 Returning Home, Longing Like a Tide

"Thank you for taking care of me during this time. Chongqing is a wonderful place with outstanding people and beautiful scenery."

"I hope to have the opportunity to visit Chongqing again in the future."

It's probably impossible for him to take charge again, but he can still come to 'visit'.

Upon hearing Yang Jianguo's words, the leader in charge politely replied, "Please consider this mountain city your home, and you are welcome to visit anytime."

"Okay, then I'll treat this place as my maternal home."

Yang Jianguo laughed heartily, gripped the other person's hand and pressed down hard, "I hope that next time I come back, I will see the changes in my wife's family."

"Don't worry, I definitely won't let you down."

Yang Jianguo's transfer order had been issued, and he was scheduled to return to Beijing by train that very night.

Meanwhile, turmoil was brewing in Beijing.

In the two months since Yang Jianguo left, many changes have taken place in the capital.

First, there were personnel changes within the Academy of Sciences.

People from the Liu family were either arrested or dismissed, and the few who remained were relegated to low-level positions in the water department.

Secondly, several large companies were fined heavily, and previously fraudulent contracts were formally investigated and prosecuted.

The main person in charge and other relevant personnel have all been arrested and brought to justice.

Finally, there was the election of the elders. On the outside, everything seemed calm, but behind the scenes, undercurrents were already swirling.

During his time in Chongqing, Yang Jianguo kept a close eye on the turbulent situation in the capital.

So, it's not like we were completely in the dark.

Based on his understanding of the situation, he believed that the succession of the Third Elder should not be turbulent.

However, the specific details can only be confirmed after he returns to Beijing and learns about it in person.

After all, even within an organization, you can't see the whole picture unless you're at a high enough level.

On the way back, Yang Jianguo suppressed his worries and carefully recalled the development report he had prepared earlier.

Are there any loopholes? Where can we improve and perfect it?

Also, is Zhiyuan able to come back for the New Year?

Yang Jianguo missed his son, but he missed his eldest grandson even more; the little rascal was just like him.