Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

This breakthrough will be a tremendous transformation for the entire history of humankind.

Before it is truly completed and put into use, Yang Jianguo still needs to talk to the Third Elder about preventative measures, and whether the United States on the other side of the ocean will be angered.

Will mold, one of the most terrifying and deadly pathogens on Earth, take any real action?

War is not a good thing, unless an overwhelming and absolute advantage can be achieved, such as in the Gulf War...

Otherwise, once war breaks out, it is always the ordinary people who will ultimately suffer.

When a country prospers, the people suffer; when a country perishes, the people also suffer.

Those who are constantly clamoring for a fight are either stupid or malicious.

Before things even get serious, there are always people who are too stubborn to admit they're in pain.

Clang clang~

Lu Hong came in and said, "Boss, it's time."

In the conference room, Yang Jianguo announced some good news to everyone: "We are about to build a large nuclear power plant in the Northwest region. This will not only fill the power shortage problem, but also accumulate experience and make plans for the future."

That's right, he didn't tell the truth at the meeting either; of everyone present, only Xiang Shaodong knew the truth.

Moreover, when he reported to the Imperial City, he only told the Grand Elder the truth.

"Elder, we still need to take precautions. Whether we like it or not, we will eventually touch Lao Mei's interests."

"By then, whether we like it or not, the confrontation will have already begun. Like now, we are constantly in conflict with Japan and the United States in the precision machining market, and some people are always talking about stability and peace."

"I agree with that, but sometimes whether things are amicable or not isn't determined by words alone; it depends on how strong your fists are and how much influence your words carry..."

"So I think it's time to be prepared."

At this point, the conversation had actually gone off-topic, but the Grand Elder listened attentively and, after a pause, asked, "What kind of preparation are you referring to?"

"It means the same thing as that slogan."

Being prepared at all times—what are we preparing for? Yang Jianguo's words convey a specific meaning.

The elder was unwilling to accept it, but reason told him that what Yang Jianguo said was true.

Imperialism's ambition to subjugate us is undying!

In recent years, in particular, not only has the infiltration of enemy agents become increasingly rampant, but the other side has also been very aggressive at the United Nations.

Various parties are trying to suppress and restrict our development, and they frequently use sanctions to intimidate us and try to force us to back down.

Fortunately, our comrades outside withstood the pressure, argued their case rationally, and made new friends everywhere to withstand the threat from the United States.

But the other party's intentions are actually quite clear.

The honeymoon period will eventually come to an end.

Once what Jian Guo did is exposed, the Grand Elder can say with certainty that the Americans will not let it go.

They will definitely use all means, even force and coercion, to demand that we disclose our technology.

Therefore, what he said is not without reason.

It's time to be cautious and prepared at all times...

I hope things won't really come to that, otherwise, how can I face those ordinary people who have just started to live a stable life and have enough to eat and wear?

Chapter 779 Speaking Freely, Youthful Arrogance

"This meeting is mainly to respond to various rumors circulating outside. The decision to build a nuclear power plant in Northwest China is based on a variety of considerations... to meet the electricity needs of the people, to accumulate advanced experience, and to cultivate nuclear energy talent..."

Our development policy remains unchanged: the people's happiness is paramount, and we will never proactively spread [illegible]...

Watching Xiang Shaodong's resounding speech on TV, Yang Jianguo smiled at Lu Hong beside him and said, "Your old leader still has quite the presence when you speak!"

Lu Hong smiled and nodded in agreement, "Yes, Director Xiang is absolutely right, much better than the previous spokesperson."

She realized her mistake as soon as she finished speaking.

These words sound like criticism of the spokesperson's poor performance.

Thinking of this, Lu Hong quickly apologized: "Minister, I was just saying it casually, please don't take it to heart."

Yang Jianguo smiled, his thoughts unreadable, and simply replied, "Don't be nervous, there are no outsiders here."

Lu Hong wanted to explain further, but she didn't want to speak directly. Her boss had already said, "There are no outsiders here," which clearly meant he didn't want to discuss the topic anymore. It was definitely not going to work if she continued to press the issue.

But she felt uneasy after it was over. "Boss, I really didn't mean anything by it. Please don't take it to heart. Otherwise, people will think I was deliberately saying bad things about you..."

Seeing that she was so nervous that she was about to cry, Yang Jianguo said with a mix of amusement and exasperation, "Alright, you're such a grown woman, what kind of behavior is this, crying like this?"

"As for work-related matters, you should speak freely and say whatever you think. Why are you trying to hide things from me?"

Yang Jianguo felt he should give her a proper reminder: this fear of being overly cautious and afraid of being overheard is unacceptable.

We should always be realistic and say what we should say.

Although the previous secretaries were all shrewd and capable, and each one was meticulous, how could such a mistake have occurred?

Yang Jianguo, however, felt that there should be more mistakes like this.

Sincere and spontaneous words are the most precious, just like what she just said, Xiang Shaodong's performance was much better than the spokesperson's.

This feeling didn't just come to Yang Jianguo after Lu Hong spoke; it existed even before she did.

The current spokesperson for the Ministry of Works is indeed not very good. He keeps saying hurtful things to this person. He is very authoritative and has a quick reaction and appropriate response.

They are of a high enough rank and know enough about things, so they can accurately judge what should and shouldn't be said.

If he were to be the spokesperson, he would definitely perform better than before.

However, he now holds two positions, including spokesperson...

Yang Jianguo suspected that this old man was going to fight him to the death, and if he tried to avoid him at work, the old man would find him at home and block his door.

"Xiao Lu, I hope to hear more truths and honest opinions in the future. If you ever feel that you can no longer speak the truth, please tell Sister Mei in advance so as not to damage our comradeship."

Yang Jianguo's words were both a reminder and a warning: deception will not work here.

If she has such thoughts, she'd better ask for a transfer in advance, otherwise it will only hurt the relationship between colleagues.

In the afternoon, Yang Jianguo went to the scene in person, had his driver drive around it once, and left quietly without alerting the main group.

Then we went to the capital to attend a closed-door economic strategy meeting. The attendees were economic experts from various fields, as well as some outstanding representatives of private enterprises.

Mr. Ren, whom Yang Jianguo had previously highly regarded, was inside. He was very excited to see him, saying, "Minister Yang, it's great to see you again."

Holding Yang Jianguo's hand, President Ren was so excited that his face was flushed.

Since receiving policy support from the Ministry of Industry, his business has been booming. Things that were difficult to handle before can now be done with just a phone call, and people will proactively offer help when he encounters insurmountable obstacles.

Any needs or problems are resolved by a dedicated person immediately; it's incredibly smooth, almost like having a cheat code.

Huawei's development is also moving in the direction that Mr. Ren had envisioned. Before this visit, they had already made some achievements in the chip field. "We specially organized a study tour to Switzerland and Taiwan to visit and learn from them."

They also spent a lot of money, hiring engineers at high salaries to guide our work, and Loongson also provided us with a lot of support. We owe all of this to your care and concern, Minister.”

"Mr. Ren, please have a seat!"

Smiling, Yang Jianguo invited him to sit down and noticed Lou Xiao'e being surrounded by a crowd not far away.

She still retains her charm and exudes confidence, giving people a unique sense of beauty.

Her mature sexiness and charm were understated, yet when she looked at Yang Jianguo, she inadvertently revealed a hint of tenderness, causing ripples to stir his calm heart.

The Lou Group is now the undisputed leader of Jiangdao and a capital behemoth capable of stirring up international affairs.

Last year, the Lou family was even selected as one of the new four great families, but for some reason, they disappeared from the news. However, everyone witnessed the strength of the Lou family, and various versions of this story spread like wildfire among the people.

"Mr. Lou, welcome home."

Upon seeing Yang Jianguo approach, the people surrounding Lou Xiao'e discreetly dispersed; their relationship was, to some extent, not a secret.

But no matter how much this secret is spread, it will never be made public.

No one would risk offending the two of them by spreading the news, and the two of them were happy to do so.

After all, Yang Jianguo's identity is too sensitive. If it were to get out, it would definitely cause a lot of negative public opinion, which would be detrimental to his work.

As for why people who don't get along with him won't make a fuss about it.

The Lou family naturally played a role in this. Jiangdao was at a critical moment, and the Lou family had a strong influence in both Jiangdao and the Zu family, with connections to financial magnates and dignitaries from all over the world.

Offending the Lou family would only cause trouble for oneself and create obstacles for a long-term plan.

Anyone who dares to be confused about this matter is truly asking for trouble – like an old man eating poison.

"Let's find a place to talk privately after the meeting."

As Lou Xiao'e spoke, she gently scratched his palm with her fingers. The hard fingertips scratched his palm, making it feel tingly and numb, both uncomfortable and itchy.

"Okay, I'll call you back."

Yang Jianguo readily agreed, feeling a surge of youthful impulsiveness.

For a moment, I felt exhilarated, thinking, "Who says I'm old? I'm still just as young and impetuous as I was back then."

Chapter 780 Facing Numerous Difficulties, It Is Imperative

This closed-door meeting did not have a chairperson in the strict sense.

Everyone present freely expressed their opinions and engaged in friendly exchanges regarding the current problems, difficulties and opportunities, economic environment and policy implementation.

After the meeting officially began, several small circles spontaneously formed at the scene.

The group is divided into several factions: the Beijing faction led by Yang Jianguo, the overseas Chinese faction led by Lou Xiao'e, and the returnee faction led by various localities and Shanghai.

The rest of the minor characters can only drift between the three, like plankton in the sea, struggling to survive.

“Mr. Lou, we all trusted you, which is why we came back to invest. But the policies have been difficult to implement, especially at the local level. There is serious factionalism, and many things that were agreed upon beforehand have changed once the money has been invested.”

"Yes, if this problem isn't solved, how can we dare to continue investing?"

“That’s right, Chairman Qiao is absolutely right. If things continue like this, who will dare to believe what they say, and who will dare to invest?”

Lou Xiao'e stated that she was aware of the issues raised by the Overseas Chinese Chamber of Commerce and would communicate with senior management as soon as possible to provide an explanation.

As for the difficulties encountered in previous investments, she will do her best to help everyone resolve them as soon as possible. "Everyone should know that I, Lou Xiao'e, have never broken any promises. Since everyone trusts me and the organization, you should relax and let the results speak for themselves."

"As for the difficulties everyone has encountered... there's an old saying that goes, 'In a big forest, you'll find all kinds of birds.' Similarly, in a large organization, there will inevitably be some bad apples who are not up to par and are just filling in the ranks."

However, I can't just believe one side of the story. There will definitely be an investigation to find out what really happened, and I'll inform everyone as soon as I have the results. We'll sit down together, lay everything out, and make sure everyone is convinced.

Lou Xiao'e's words were reasonable and well-founded, leaving no room for criticism.

"Mr. Lou, then we'll wait for your news. We trust you."

President Qiao, on behalf of everyone, agreed to her proposal, and everyone waited for her investigation results to be released.

In addition, we also need to see how long it will take for the current problems to be resolved.

If there's still no progress in a month or two, they'll have to find another way out, either by finding someone else or withdrawing their funds and investing in other countries.

China has great potential, but it's not the only country in the world with great potential.

No matter how great the potential, it only counts if you get paid. If you can't get paid, no amount of talking will help.

Yang Jianguo's side has also finished communicating with companies related to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and Loongson.

Some problems also exist here, such as local factionalism, protectionist policies, and deliberately making things difficult for outside investors.

Today, it is common knowledge that China is a land of auspicious geomancy.

Everyone wanted a piece of the pie, and local governments accumulated some experience, desperately pursuing GDP and impressive figures.

Having GDP and impressive figures is a clear and tangible achievement for the government.

Who among those who have the opportunity to govern a region doesn't want to climb the ranks?

Even if he doesn't want to, he will be swept along by those above him, those below him, and those around him.

Upon meeting Lou Xiao'e, the two exchanged opinions: "Do you think the problems they're talking about are really that serious?"

"I once heard a saying in a southern family: when you see a cockroach in your house, it means that cockroaches have already built a nest in your house."

"Thousands?"

Yes, tens of thousands.