Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

Xie Hongqi nodded vigorously and said, "If you don't mind, I'll follow you from now on. You can say where to fight and I'll fight, you can say when to stop and I'll stop. I'll do whatever you say."

He wasn't stupid, nor was he a simple-minded fool; he just couldn't stand the behavior of some people who tried to smooth things over and bend the law for personal gain.

The resentment in his heart gradually developed into this fiery temper.

Since the law is unjust, I'll settle it with my fists. No matter how you sentence me, I'll beat you half to death to vent my anger as the victim.

Now that Qi Tongwei is willing to set aside his pride and make a guarantee for him, a mere police officer.

If he didn't go, it would be a bit unreasonable.

People only bother with a lowly police officer like me because of the rain and the relationship between me and my brother-in-law, He Yuzhu.

There's a difference of seven levels between me and him!

After hearing what he said, Qi Tongwei threw away the cigarette butt in his hand, stubbed it out with his toe, and said with a smile, "It's time to go back after you finish your cigarette."

The two walked back to the courtyard side by side, and as soon as they sat down, Yu Shui couldn't wait to ask them something.

Seeing her husband smiling, she said softly, "Don't ask anymore, we'll talk about it when we get back."

She suppressed her doubts, but she couldn't taste the flavor of the delicious food after that.

After a hearty meal and drinks, the men drank tea and played chess, while the women began to tidy up.

Many hands make light work, and in no time the yard was tidied up. They chatted casually and became familiar with each other.

Only after the crowd dispersed were Yang Jianguo's family able to sit down and talk.

"Come here, let Grandpa hug you."

He bent down, opened his arms, and held his granddaughter in his arms. Yang Jianguo smiled with exceptional kindness, showing no trace of a strict father.

"Ruhua, don't move around in Grandpa's arms."

Seeing her youngest daughter squirming in the old man's arms, Runye was afraid that she might hurt the old man again, which would be terrible.

"It's okay, I'm not that old yet!"

Yang Jianguo chuckled and lifted her high above his head with both hands, asking, "How are Ruhua's studies? Do you like school?"

"like."

Yang Ruhua was articulate and not at all shy, and even told him about interesting things that happened at school.

Zhiyuan and Runye have three children: Tongxian, Yuanhang, and Ruhua. The eldest is a son, and the next two are daughters. They are truly blessed.

The eldest son, Tongxian, is now in junior high school. He is almost as tall as Runye and looks just like Zhiyuan.

The second child, Yuanhang, is in fifth grade. She is a graceful and well-behaved girl. The youngest child, on the other hand, is mischievous and outgoing. Zhiyuan said that he often gets into fights with boys and gets beaten up until he cries for his parents.

This gave him and Runye a headache, but Yang Jianguo was pleased to hear it, feeling that this little granddaughter had the demeanor of his youth.

After chatting for a while, the little girl got sleepy and kept yawning, so Runye took her downstairs to wash up.

Yang Jianguo also asked about Zhiyuan's plans, how his work was progressing there, how he was arranging things for the children, and whether he had considered letting them return to the capital to study.

"The conditions here are better after all. You and Runye can discuss it."

Yang Jianguo's meaning was simple: the conditions in the capital city were incomparable to those in other regions. Studying here would allow him to see more scenery and lay a foundation for studying abroad in the future.

The reasons for studying abroad are simple: to see more scenery, broaden one's horizons and mind, and develop an international perspective and mindset.

Thoughts and vision can determine a person's achievements in life.

How can we know how the world works and find our own goals and direction if we don't go out and see for ourselves?

“I have this plan, but Runye is a little reluctant to part with the child.”

"Nonsense, this is a decision that can be made by whether you are willing to give up something or not. Everything should be based on the children and we should be responsible for their future."

Did he really have the heart to give up Zhiyuan and Zhiyi back then, and Yingzi did too?

After they left, Yingzi cried countless times at night, and tossed and turned for many days and nights, unable to sleep, wondering if her children were safe and healthy on the other side of the ocean.

Will they be tempted and brainwashed by external forces, turning into the very thing they fear most?

But in the end, it was all worth it.

They did not disappoint their own expectations, nor did they let down their own efforts and their lives.

In the future, he believes that Tongxian, Yuanhang, and Ruhua will also inherit their fathers' will, achieve academic success, and return to the country in glory to contribute their own strength.

Because they are children of the Yang family, and the blood of the Yang family flows in their veins.

More importantly, they grew up in such an environment where family is the best teacher for children. The influence of words, deeds, and subtle teachings is etched into a person's very being and cannot be shaken.

Chapter 811 Too similar, full of nonsense

Yang Jianguo is absolutely supportive of his child going abroad to broaden his horizons and learn advanced foreign technologies.

Zhiyuan shared the same idea, but Runye was reluctant to leave her children, feeling that they could receive a good education in China and there was no need to go abroad, as being so far away made her worry.

"We need to do a good job of her psychological well-being. As parents, we should prioritize our child."

"Yes, I'll talk to her again. Runye isn't unreasonable."

Such matters are best left unsaid, so Yang Jianguo didn't want to say too much. Instead, he changed the subject and asked about his recent work situation, "Have you encountered any difficulties? How are you getting along with your colleagues? Remember to put aside your arrogance and unite with your comrades..."

Listening to his nagging, Zhiyuan truly felt for the first time that his father was getting old.

He had never been so long-winded before, even talking about uniting comrades, but he himself was not a good example in this regard.

Over the years, he has probably offended so many people that even he himself can't remember.

Because of this, Zhiyuan particularly admires his father, who was able to persevere and rely on his own abilities to get to where he is today.

If it were me, I probably would have succumbed to the pressure and compromised long ago.

As for the father, although he always talked about compromising, he always insisted on his own opinion whenever a problem arose, stubborn as a child.

But he always manages to solve problems effectively, and even the biggest issues seem less serious in his presence.

"The difficulties of the project are temporary, and I am confident that I can overcome them."

When Zhiyuan talked about his work, he was just as confident as Yang Jianguo, or rather, he was inherently arrogant.

But when it comes to uniting comrades, he gets a headache.

The current social atmosphere is really bad. Some people's behavior is unacceptable to Zhiyuan, and he is the kind of person who says whatever he sees.

They don't know how to hide their true feelings, and they certainly don't do things that are two-faced.

As a result, he offended many people and was criticized and educated by his superiors.

"If you believe you are doing the right thing, you should stick to it, but you should also listen to the opinions of your comrades and reflect on yourself from time to time."

Yang Jianguo agreed with what he said about his arrogance and pride, but he also reminded Zhiyuan not to only see his arrogance. Ability and skills are one aspect, but self-reflection is the key to his success today.

Yang Jianguo never forgets to self-criticize, reflect on himself, and find his shortcomings in work and life.

And ask yourself, is there a way to do it better? If you really have to do it this way, is there another way?

He gradually grew through repeated self-reflection.

“I know, Dad, I have reflected on myself.”

"I have not made mistakes. I examine myself three times a day. I must do this often in order to maintain my integrity."

Zhiyuan felt both helpless and warm inside as his father lectured him; it had been so long since he had heard such a lecture.

At this age, it is truly remarkable that one can still gain valuable life and work experience from one's father.

"By the way, how is Zhiyi doing? I heard he and Tongwei have been living apart for a long time. Is their relationship okay?"

After talking about himself, Zhiyuan inquired about his sister's living situation. Even the most loving couples will encounter problems when they live apart for a long time.

In today's social climate, it's difficult to guarantee that the two won't be tempted by external influences.

The world is changing too fast, leaving people no time to adapt and passively being pushed along by the wheels of time.

Stopping is tantamount to self-elimination.

“Your mother and I have talked about this, but neither of them will listen; they're both workaholics.”

Yang Jianguo was also helpless about this; the children all resembled him, which made him very proud.

But it looked too much like him, which troubled him.

Life can never be perfect.

"Alright, it's getting late, go and rest. We have to get up early tomorrow morning."

He urged Zhiyuan to go and rest, but Yang Jianguo sat down at his desk in the inner room and turned on the desk lamp.

Yingzi shook her head, amused. "They say others are worth two people, but when it comes to themselves, they're like this."

Fine, let him watch it. He probably won't be able to sleep tonight if he doesn't finish watching it.

As Yang Jianguo flipped through the reports in his hand, his brows furrowed into a deep frown. What kind of rubbish was this?

To haphazardly address the issue of the "Four Modernizations" among cadres is simply ridiculous!

The so-called "Four Modernizations of Cadres" was an internal policy implemented after the proposal of the Four Modernizations. Driven by the wave of reform, the organization urgently needed a large number of cadres with professional knowledge.

Therefore, it was proposed to make the team younger, more knowledgeable, more professional, and more organized.

However, the latest survey results show that the issues of making the team's cadres younger, more professional, and more knowledgeable have not been resolved, while the organization has been implemented very thoroughly.

Cliques and factions formed, and factions were established haphazardly. A small county had more than 800 public officials.

This is a classic case of someone holding a position without doing any work, thus depleting the national treasury and financial resources.

It's one thing to wield a trivial authority like a royal decree, but to issue arbitrary orders is utterly self-righteous.

Has the local conflict reached this point?

Yang Jianguo was worried about this, because the power had only just been liberated and delegated, and the local authorities were already daring to "interpret" the core content of the document themselves.

If this continues, what kind of trouble will it cause?

We must find a way to curb this phenomenon. Yang Jianguo acted immediately, writing down his thoughts on paper.

Tomorrow, he will personally hand this over to the elder and ask him to bring it to the elders' meeting for discussion.

Rights must never be exercised arbitrarily.

The greater the power, the more it needs to be caged like a wild beast, with numerous obstacles and oversight to ensure its proper use.

Once public power is abused, it will damage the stability and credibility of the entire organization.

What are the consequences of a loss of credibility? Look at Zimbabwe and Switzerland, these vivid examples come to mind.

Gaining trust is incredibly difficult, but destroying it can happen in an instant.

Rustle~rustle~

After pressing the last period, Yang Jianguo looked up and quickly scanned the filled letter under the desk lamp.

After confirming that everything was correct, he stretched and looked back to find that it was already dawn.

"Finished writing? What kept you up all night again?"

Yingzi hurriedly dressed, got out of bed, poured him a basin of hot water, and brought it to his side, scolding him angrily, "Aren't you going to sleep again? Are you leaving soon?"

Yang Jianguo gave an awkward smile, took the warm towel and wiped his face, saying, "It's something important, I'll just go for a little while, I'll definitely be back before lunch."

She snatched the towel from his face and turned to leave; she had heard this nonsense for most of her life.

If she believed that again, she'd be dumber than a pig.

Chapter 812 Frustration, Flanking Maneuver

The car windows were lowered for inspection, and the vehicle drove through the city gate amidst the salutes and farewells of the guards.

After parking the car, Yang Jianguo strode confidently toward the council chamber.

The receptionist seemed quite surprised to see him. "Minister Yang, what brings you here today?"

He suddenly came during the Lunar New Year holiday; could something serious have happened?

Thinking of this, the receptionist's heart skipped a beat. He hoped that nothing else would happen and that the elder could have a peaceful New Year.

"I have a report that I need to present to the elders in person. Please make the arrangements for me."