Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

He finished off the entire box of food in just a few bites.

Yang Jianguo got up and grabbed another box, continuing to enjoy his meal.

His approachable manner immediately won over the workers present.

A leader like this is obviously a good leader.

The people are simple and honest; they see things in black and white, their views are straightforward, and they speak and act with frankness.

However, these advantages are seen as foolishness by some people.

Yang Jianguo felt that they really should be sent to the grassroots level, to places with difficulties and hardships, to learn and take root in the land, so that they could truly understand their responsibilities.

After the meal, the workers said their goodbyes one by one, and Yang Jianguo took it upon himself to personally see them off at the door.

Finally, he said goodbye to Master Yang, "Master Yang, I understand the situation. Don't worry, give me... three days, just three days. We'll meet again then."

"Okay." Master Yang nodded excitedly, gripping his hands tightly and saying, "Don't say three days, thirty days is fine too!"

He's waited so long, and finally saw a glimmer of hope, so what's a little longer?

As they walked out along the narrow alley, Ma Wei followed closely behind. "Boss, someone is indeed following us."

"Remember?"

"remember."

As a guard, a good memory is the most basic requirement.

Let alone someone who struts around in front of him like that, he can remember someone's height and appearance even if he just glances at them.

"That's good." Yang Jianguo pondered for a moment, then said, "If I'm not mistaken, it should be someone from the neighborhood committee. Find an excuse to go there tomorrow, recognize the person, and then leave. Come back and report to me."

Back at the hotel, Yang Jianguo went to bed early, but the words the workers had said that day kept echoing in his mind.

I don't know how long it took before I finally fell into a deep sleep, and as soon as it was dawn, I opened my eyes again.

Yang Jianguo got up to stretch his limbs and planned to go downstairs for a walk. Fang Tong and Ma Wei, who had just fallen asleep, opened their eyes and sat up at the same time.

"Boss, why don't you sleep a little longer?"

Last night, Yang Jianguo tossed and turned in bed, and both of them heard it.

I finally fell asleep in the middle of the night, after breathing steadily. It's only been three or four hours, so I haven't slept nearly enough.

“People need less sleep as they get older,” Yang Jianguo chuckled, putting on his shoes as he said, “Since you’re awake, let’s go for a walk together.”

Once downstairs, the streets were deserted, with only early-rising vendors preparing to welcome customers.

There is a breakfast shop not far from the hotel, serving soy milk, fried dough sticks, tofu pudding, as well as tea noodles, fried cakes, and smoked meat pies.

Yang Jianguo ordered a bowl of tofu pudding, a bowl of tea noodles, a fried cake, and a meat pie.

This should be enough for him to eat.

I knew he always had a big appetite, but no matter how many times I saw it, it was still surprising that his appetite was comparable to the two of them.

However, while surprised, the two were also happy.

Being able to eat is a blessing; this saying resonates especially with older people.

If you can eat, it means your body is functioning well and hasn't deteriorated.

That would be truly worrying if they couldn't eat anymore one day.

Chapter 867 Tell Tang Youshui to come over here, and flip the table as soon as possible.

After having breakfast, Ma Wei went to the neighborhood office early.

Yang Jianguo then took Fang Tong straight to the local reform office, wanting to see how the work was being carried out.

Who are the people specifically responsible for the work?

The restructuring office was located in an old two-story building next to the government office. When Yang Jianguo arrived at the door, he found that they hadn't started work yet; the bronze sign hanging there clearly stated, "8:00 AM to 4:30 PM."

I rolled up my sleeves and glanced at the time again: 8:15, that's right.

He thought he was just getting old and seeing the wrong time!

“Fang Tong, every time I come down here, I am amazed by what I see.”

Fang Tong remained silent because he knew that the leader wasn't talking to him at all; he was just venting his frustrations and needed someone to listen.

However, some people are likely to suffer.

Around 9 o'clock, someone finally came up slowly from downstairs. They were slightly surprised to see Yang Jianguo and Fang Tong standing at the door, but they didn't say anything and just took out their keys to open the door.

Suppressing his anger, Yang Jianguo asked, "Comrade, isn't it 8 a.m. for work? Why is someone only arriving now?"

But it would have been better if he hadn't asked. His question was like stirring up a hornet's nest, and the other party immediately became angry.

"What's wrong? Do you get to decide what time we start work? Do you think this is your home? You're really meddling in other people's business!"

"If everyone is like you, with nothing better to do, how would you know what the boss is busy with? Honestly, you're always busy as a bee and you still cause trouble for others. If you don't want to wait for me, then don't come!"

Yang Jianguo was completely dumbfounded as he watched the other person's mouth open and close, chattering away like a machine gun.

No, I just asked myself if I had broken any heavenly rules or offended any deity.

As a public servant, this is how you serve the people.

Besides, what is it that needs to be done first thing in the morning, or that might even delay opening for work on time?

What about the staff on duty? How are the shifts arranged? You're the only one left in the entire restructuring office.

The anger that had been suppressed for two consecutive days finally broke down.

As soon as the other party pushed open the door, Yang Jianguo slapped the door panel.

thump~

The thick door slammed heavily against the wall, causing plaster to fall. The mean-spirited woman trembled a few times as well, then turned around and looked at him in alarm.

"What are you trying to do? This is public property. Are you planning a rebellion?"

"Rebellion? I really wish I could rebel against you."

Yang Jianguo was so angry that he laughed and immediately shouted, "Fang Tong, call Tang Youshui and tell him to get over here today."

"Yes."

Fang Tong walked into the office with his chest out and head held high, like a javelin, as if he were at home. He skillfully picked up the phone and started dialing.

"Hey, you..."

The woman wanted to stop him, but when Fang looked up, his cold, icy gaze made her shut her mouth in fear.

'Oh no, who's this important person? Could they be here specifically to audit the accounts?'

The woman was anxious, thinking about those shady things, and wished she could grow wings and quickly inform the team leader.

With no way forward and blocked by Yang Jianguo's solid body, she could neither advance nor retreat, and could only stomp her feet in frustration.

In Bingcheng, after waiting for a whole day and night without seeing their old leader, everyone was extremely anxious. Tang Youshui was also uneasy, suspecting that he hadn't even come this way.

Based on my understanding of my former leader, could he be secretly staying in Fengtian City on an incognito visit?

The thought of this possibility made Tang Youshui even more uneasy.

He had nothing to hide, but he was worried that some people below him might be secretly disobeying him and causing trouble that he hadn't discovered.

But his former boss found out, leaving him speechless and unable to explain himself.

Tang Youshui wasn't trying to shirk responsibility; it was simply that the work was too heavy and tedious, making it difficult to say that there were no mistakes.

In particular, upon returning to the east, he discovered several problems and is currently working to resolve them.

The biggest fear right now is that the old leader will misunderstand and think that I'm playing some kind of trick, which would be a huge injustice to him.

With a heart full of unease, Tang Youshui arrived at the office early in the morning, urging everyone to quickly review the documents on hand and see what situations had been reported from Fengtian that needed to be addressed.

Before we could figure things out, the phone on the table rang.

"Hello, this is Tang Youshui."

"Team Leader Tang, this is Fang Tong... The leader requests that you come to the Fengtian Restructuring Office to see him today."

“Yes, tell him to ask Team Leader Tang to go to the trouble of making a trip and see how his people carry out their work.”

Geek!

Tang Youshui's heart skipped a beat, he felt his internal organs tighten, his head was buzzing, and his vision suddenly went black, almost causing him to fall backward.

"Tang Youshui." Before he could reply, Yang Jianguo snatched the phone and shouted at him, "I entrusted you with such an important position, and this is how you do your job? Well done, really well done, I've really opened my eyes."

"Get it~"

"Clang, beep beep beep~"

The phone was just a busy signal, but nothing could keep up with Tang Youshui's wildly beating heart. "Quick, get the car ready. We're going to Fengtian now, immediately."

Tang Youshui was extremely anxious, wishing that God hadn't taught him Sun Wukong's skills so he could somersault right in front of his leader.

Tang Youshui hurriedly left the office, then abruptly turned back. "Data, all the data about Fengtian to me. Lao Wang, you stay in the office and wait for my call. Don't go anywhere. Everyone else, whoever is in charge of which project, compile the plan for me. Remember every word of it."

"Anyone who lets me down at this time is fired."

Tang Youshui was really anxious, behaving like a gambler who had lost everything, as if he wanted to jump up and overturn the table.

In fact, he was really regretting not flipping the table sooner.

Having served as an official in the lower ranks for a long time, he learned to be hypocritical and weigh the pros and cons, and he forgot all the principles of conduct and interpersonal relationships that his old leader had taught him.

When doing something, one tends to overthink, considering this and that.

In the end, he ended up getting himself caught up in it.

Sitting in the car, Tang Youshui finally understood why his old boss was so angry.

It wasn't because of what he encountered in Fengtian, but because he was so disappointed in himself.

Chapter 828 Catching them in the act, having a heart-to-heart talk

"Boss, former boss, make way..."

Tang Youshui, panting heavily, ran from the main entrance into the office without taking a break for a minute.

Upon seeing the office staff blocking his way, he reached out and stepped aside, saying, "Boss, I'm here."

His face was dark and wrinkled, his hands gripping the documents were rough like cracked black soil, and his back was hunched, his shoulders were uneven, and his work boots were patched and covered in mud.

Yang Jianguo's anger subsided considerably in an instant.

Thinking about it carefully, how many years has it been since Tang Youshui was released by me?

Five years, six years—Yang Jianguo couldn't quite remember. There were too many things that happened, and even with his memory, he couldn't be sure for the time being.

But over the years, he has indeed done some real things.

I wouldn't say I gave it my all, but I certainly did my utmost.

It is unfair to attribute all the problems of one place and one time to him.

Yang Jianguo can demand perfection of himself, but he cannot demand the same of others as a saint.

After all, not everyone drives like him.

"There's water here, sit down and rest for a bit!"

Hearing the old leader's gentle tone, Tang Youshui, who was anxious and flustered, was stunned for a moment, and then her eyes reddened.

Over the years, he has worked himself to the bone, offended countless people, handled numerous cases, and witnessed enough storms to fill half a history book.

But he didn't feel wronged by any of this; he could endure any hardship or fatigue.

But now, in front of his old leader, Yang Jianguo, whom he regarded as a mentor, idol, and half a father, Tang Youshui's suppressed emotions completely collapsed with a simple "take a break."

The tears in the corners of my eyes wouldn't stop no matter what I did.

The man, well into his forties, who was usually stern and incorruptible, like a tough guy, was now squatting on the ground, burying his head in his arms and sobbing.

This job is too difficult.

Yang Jianguo hadn't expected him to react this way, but he could understand his grievances deep down.