Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

In keeping with his usual style, anyone who took Yang Tiejun's place will definitely be severely punished, but anyone who dares to falsify information, delay the investigation, or create conflict will be made an example of by him.

Who knows, they might use this as an excuse to expand their operations and directly achieve their goal of a 'systematic inspection'.

When Vice Minister Cui thought about this, he felt extremely overwhelmed and his shoulders felt like they were carrying a heavy burden.

'It seems I had to be careful in choosing this person. Otherwise, if he finds something to use against me, that would be real trouble.'

Vice Minister Cui left with a heavy heart, and Yang Jianguo also took Yang Min back to his office.

Seeing the boss sit heavily in the chair, close his eyes, and turn the chair to face the window, Yang Min very sensibly closed the door behind him.

"Boss, the tea is ready."

After making a cup of tea and placing it on the table, Yang Min stepped back a few paces and leaned against the wall, becoming invisible.

"Xiao Yang, do you think I'm getting old and weak?"

Yang Jianguo is a human being, not a god. Sometimes he often asks himself how he learned to compromise and lost his original aspirations and confidence.

He could have a thousand reasons to convince himself, but when he saw the series of upsetting things that happened as a result...

All the reasons in his heart could not keep him from sleeping peacefully in the middle of the night.

How could they have changed so much in just a few years?!

Chapter 772 Lifting the Lid, Amidst Gains and Losses

Yang Min simply stood there quietly, without answering his question.

Because she knew that her boss wasn't asking her a question, but was just expressing his feelings on a whim.

He was the most opinionated and mentally strong person I had ever met, so I didn't need any opinions; I just needed to listen quietly.

Sure enough, a dozen seconds later, Yang Jianguo opened his eyes, picked up the teacup on the table, and exclaimed, "Whoosh!"

I blew on the tea leaves and took a sip.

Yang Jianguo, holding his teacup, asked, "I know you were sent there, what for?"

"I know. Assist the team in their work and ensure the authenticity of the evidence... If anyone tries to cover it up, expose them."

Yang Jianguo smiled with satisfaction and pointed with his finger, saying, "Not bad, you've learned a lot from me."

Yang Min smiled slightly and waited quietly for her boss's instructions.

"After you go down there, do more, observe more, and talk less. Write down everything that is useful. Then, lift the lid off completely."

Just as Vice Minister Cui had thought, Yang Jianguo sent him down to uncover the truth.

Ideally, the entire lid should be lifted, regardless of how much filth and filth lies beneath, or how many monsters and demons lurk there.

In short, bring the problem to the forefront completely.

Then, enduring the pain, I cleaned it up, even if only temporarily...

People always need to be reminded repeatedly to avoid making mistakes. Even saints need to examine themselves three times a day, let alone ordinary people.

Not everyone has this self-awareness, and that's when external intervention is needed.

Yang Jianguo is that external force; he needs to wind everyone up and make them stay vigilant and fearful again.

No, it's about always being afraid.

Fear is not the best, but it is certainly the most effective.

"Sir, what arrangements will you make for me while I'm gone?"

"With Sister Mei here, there's nothing to worry about."

Wu Mei was his real chief secretary. She kept a low profile and was always seen knitting. Yet, she handled everything perfectly.

Because she has been in this position for decades, no one dares to underestimate this little old lady who knits sweaters.

Yes, Anita Mui, who was still very charming back then, is now an old lady.

"Then I'll hand over the reins to Secretary Wu."

"Ah."

As soon as Yang Min closed the door, she turned around and saw Wu Mei knitting a sweater. The left side of the table was covered with various documents, and the right side had categorized folders. She stared intently at the screen in front of her, and the knitting needles in her hands seemed to have eyes as they flipped and darted about.

"Sister Mei."

Wu Mei stopped what she was doing, looked up at her, and said, "Mm."

"My boss told me I might have to leave for a few days."

Wu Mei nodded to indicate that she understood, "If there's anything that needs to be handed over in advance, just tell me..."

Putting down her knitting needles, Wu Mei placed her hands on the keyboard, her standard gesture prompting Yang Min to jokingly remark, "It seems Sister Mei has put in a lot of effort."

"It's alright, I'm pretty quick to accept new things."

Perhaps influenced by Yang Jianguo, the people around him are quick to accept new things.

They learn quickly and don't have that stubbornness of clinging to the past or resisting anything 'new'.

"Actually, it's nothing much. It's mainly the boss's schedule for the next two weeks, and there are a few year-end meetings."

The year-end meeting is always the highlight, where the past year is summarized, including business performance, profitability, and reflections on mistakes made.

Then, they looked ahead to the new year, made adjustments to address past mistakes, submitted their respective forecast reports, applied for new policy and funding support, and let their achievements speak for themselves.

The achievements of the past year, and the fixed support to be secured in the coming year, will all be finalized at this meeting.

Preparations for this began a quarter in advance. Yang Min had also thoroughly read the expected reports submitted by various departments, but only the final actual data was available.

Now, she's suddenly being asked to work on the front lines, and no one knows when she'll be able to come back.

These tasks naturally had to be left to the newcomers. The only person she could trust was Wu Mei. "The data here is the expected report submitted from below. There's bound to be some exaggeration in it. We'll have to compare it item by item when the actual data comes in."

"The leadership wants to discuss cybersecurity at the next Information Development Conference. The office is in charge of the presentation, so remember to follow up with them. Also..."

After handing over each task clearly, Wu Mei went through it with her again from beginning to end. "Okay, there shouldn't be any problems now."

"Sister Mei, thank you for your hard work."

"Hey, it's all work, what's so hard about it?"

Wu Mei smiled calmly and said, "Okay, you go ahead, I'll handle these things."

"Well, I'll leave first."

Yang Min got up to leave, but as soon as she lifted her buttocks, she sat back down.

Seeing Wu Mei's questioning gaze, Yang Min hesitated for a few seconds before lowering her voice and saying, "Sister Mei, do you think... I won't be demoted this time?"

Everyone knows that if Yang Jianguo's secretary achieves good results, he will be demoted to the front line.

This has become a common practice, known not only within the Ministry of Works but also to everyone outside the ministry.

If you're just looking to coast along, then don't even try to get close to him. You'll be rejected just by the office interview.

With a meticulous boss like Yang Jianguo keeping things in check, even if the office wanted to, they wouldn't dare send him a mediocre person.

That's the leader's secretary. They're together every day, so their abilities can be tested in just a couple of days, a couple of small things, or even just a few words.

If the boss gets furious, the whole office will suffer. The office manager certainly doesn't want to retire early.

Therefore, anyone who gets to stand before him must have been carefully selected, and must genuinely want to do something, have ideals and ambitions.

Yang Min was the same; she also wanted to make a name for herself.

For the country, for the organization, for their own dreams, and to perpetuate their family's honor and beliefs.

The trip to Chongqing was very rewarding and strengthened her resolve to follow a leader like Yang Jianguo. She believed that following him would not only help her learn skills but also inspire her and clarify her direction and goals.

She hopes to stay by his side for a few more years, giving herself enough time to observe, learn, and truly find her direction in life.

But now, she has suddenly been transferred to work on the front line.

Although it is currently only a temporary investigation team.

But according to the boss, he clearly wanted to take this opportunity to expand this model to the entire system. At that time, would he, who had work experience and whom the boss trusted, be demoted?

This was clearly different from Yang Min's previous plan, so she couldn't help but feel anxious and uneasy.

Chapter 773 Technological Breakthrough, Putting the Cart Back

"How could I possibly guess what the boss is thinking?"

Wu Mei shook her head, indicating that she was unaware of her boss's arrangements, and even if she guessed, she wouldn't casually reveal them.

The boss has the authority to decide what to do.

As a secretary, her job is to handle every instruction from the boss, clearly understand all his intentions, and convey them in a timely and accurate manner.

Timely, accurate, selective...

A good secretary doesn't have to say everything.

That's not good; it's just a clueless, naive young man.

However, occasional reminders can improve relationships among colleagues and make work progress more smoothly and harmoniously.

"A boss will only let someone take charge if he trusts their ability and character. If you are indeed demoted, you should be happy about it."

Because the boss thinks you're capable, trustworthy, and competent enough to work independently. You should be happy, right?

After Wu Mei said that, Yang Min felt much better.

That's true. If you can gain the boss's approval, you'll be considered one of his people in the future, so what if you're demoted?

Those secretaries who were demoted are still his old subordinates, considering themselves his own people!

"Thank you for your advice, Sister Mei. I'll get back to work now."

"Okay, go ahead, I need to make some arrangements too."

Yang Min's work couldn't be assigned to just her alone. As the resident office secretary, someone else had to be temporarily found to help the boss with various tasks.

This is why Yang Min was worried that someone would take her place.

If the newcomer gets used to her, she might be replaced, and then whether she wants to be demoted or not won't be up to her.

No sooner had Yang Min left than Wu Mei had already decided on a replacement.

"This is Wu Mei. Is Director Xiang here?"

"No need, I'll go there myself."

Upon learning that Xiang Shaodong was in his office, Wu Mei put down the phone and went out. When she arrived at the office, the door to Xiang Shaodong's office was already open.

Clang clang~

"Director Xiang."

"Sister Mei, come in quickly."

The middle-aged man, who now has a belly, chuckled and got up to invite her to sit down, while also asking the clerk to close the door.

"Sister Mei, what are your orders, boss?"

"Yang Min is going to be transferred to another post, and the boss needs someone to help him. Do you have any suitable candidates?"

Xiang Shaodong hesitated for a moment, lost in thought. This person wasn't someone who could be decided casually.

It has to meet the standards, the boss's standards.

Getting along with your boss isn't easy; you need to be proactive, have a strong personality, and possess high moral standards.

Xiang Shaodong was in a bit of a predicament; he really couldn't think of any suitable candidates.

"Who does Sister Mei think is suitable?"

The problem was handed over to Wu Mei, and Xiang Shaodong wanted to hear her opinion.

"I think Xiao Lu is pretty good."

Upon hearing this, Xiang Shaodong was momentarily stunned. After a long while, he smiled bitterly and said, "Alright, we'll do as you say."

Xiao Lu, also known as Lu Hong, is the office manager and Xiang Shaodong's most capable assistant.

It can be said that the entire office work was completed with her assistance; without her, the young master's work would have been much more efficient.