Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

The view from Xiang Shaodong Station is not high enough, so the situation is limited and it is difficult to make a reliable judgment in a short time.

But he was fully confident that Yang Jianguo would not be affected.

Frankly speaking, given his achievements and abilities, as long as he doesn't commit treason, even the biggest problems that fall on him are easily resolved.

With Xiang Shaodong's words, Yang Jianguo's research team felt relieved and focused on their work again.

They had to complete the tasks assigned by Director Yang before he returned and advance the experiment to the predetermined milestones.

Otherwise, he'll inevitably get criticized again when he gets back.

When criticizing people, Yang would not scold them to their face or raise his voice, but every action, tone, and look in his eyes was enough to make people feel ashamed and embarrassed to the point of wanting to commit suicide on the spot.

……

The turmoil in Fengtian reached the capital, but only a few aftershocks remained, and the intensity of the turmoil was not obvious.

However, the situation on site was far more complicated than imagined.

Under the command of the chief of staff, local police forces assembled and headed to the guesthouse, surrounding the entire place.

The out-of-town police forces, who had been mobilized, were forced into a standoff with the other side before receiving new orders.

The two sides were evenly matched, neither willing to back down an inch.

For a time, the situation reached a stalemate.

Even with the chief of staff exerting pressure, the local police force dared not rashly storm the area.

Putting aside the fact that Yang Jianguo was sitting inside, just considering the nature of this matter, if a conflict were to break out, all participants, regardless of right or wrong, would be held accountable.

Those with good endings go into the cage, those with bad endings...

Adding a name to the list of those killed in the conflict wouldn't be too much of a hassle.

In the office, the chief paced back and forth, his expression tense and slightly uneasy. He hadn't expected Yang Jianguo to be so bold, and what worried him even more was whether the other party had managed to get anything out of the second-in-command.

If these two join forces, he'll be in big trouble.

Furthermore, the longer this drags on, the more disadvantageous it will be for him.

Given the current dire situation, the higher-ups can hold him accountable. As the chief of staff and the top leader, where is his ability, awareness, and control?

How could things have escalated to this point, and how was the aftermath handled?

If he can't even handle the balance and the aftermath, what's the point of him sitting in this position as chief of staff? He should just retire early and go home to take care of his kids!

Boom!

He slammed his fist on the table, his face turning ashen with anger.

He truly hadn't expected that Yang Jianguo would show him no respect whatsoever, and completely ignore the olive branch he had extended.

He refused to believe that the other party, with their extensive connections, couldn't find out who was actually behind Zhang Jie.

Is that a person he can move?

Even if action is to be taken, it cannot be done openly, otherwise the negative impact will directly damage the organization's positive image in the eyes of the people.

This will have far more serious consequences than what he's doing now.

But what he didn't know was that this was exactly the effect Yang Jianguo wanted; he wasn't there to cover it up, but to puncture the festering sore.

The goal is to squeeze out the stench beneath the boil and lay it bare before the people, so they can see it clearly.

At the same time, it also serves as a warning and a wake-up call to all comrades.

ZY always has the courage and awareness to lift the lid.

Don't assume that the higher-ups will cover up your shameful deeds to avoid consequences.

If ordinary people don't even have the ability to distinguish right from wrong, then all these years of compulsory education have been in vain.

Chapter 840 Upper-Level Intervention, Return to Beijing

Ring ring ring~.

The phone rang, and Yang Jianguo turned to look at the red phone on the table, standing there motionless for a long time.

"I am Yang Jianguo."

When the phone rang a second time, Yang Jianguo still picked up the microphone and put it to his ear.

"Comrade Jian Guo, I am Rodin..."

Confidential Secretariat, Secretary-General, Rodin.

As Yang Jianguo listened to the other party's opinions over the phone, his expression remained unchanged, but the air in the room suddenly seemed to drop several degrees.

Qi Tongwei, who was sitting upright in the chair, shrank back a little.

He was afraid that his father-in-law would have a lot of anger to vent and would take it out on him.

Qi Tongwei not only respected his father-in-law, who possessed immense power, prestige, and extraordinary achievements, but also feared him terribly.

Don't be fooled by his seemingly normal demeanor; he's always putting on a brave face in front of Yang Jianguo.

I have to hold on!

Being a son-in-law is already unpopular; anyone who raises a delicate flower will be treated coldly if someone takes it away.

If he doesn't behave better and please his father-in-law to satisfy him...

After that, he will have a good life.

"okay, I get it."

The heavy response made Qi Tongwei tense up.

The moment Yang Jianguo hung up the phone, he stood up straight. "Dad~"

With a raised eyebrow, Yang Jianguo looked at him calmly and said, "When you're working, you should refer to your job title."

"Minister Yang, what do we do next?"

Qi Tongwei readily complied with his father-in-law's instructions and did whatever he was told.

Since things have come to this point, there's no point in backing down now.

"..." Yang Jianguo remained silent for a moment, then issued an order that surprised Qi Tongwei: "Fall back, send your men back, you come with me to the capital."

"Fall back." Qi Tongwei's eyes widened, refusing to believe that he had just given in.

"Yes, back to base."

Yang Jianguo saw through his thoughts, but some things didn't need to be explained now.

Once he arrived in Beijing, he naturally understood what was going on.

At the same time, the Chief of Staff also received a call from the inner city: "This is Rodan. Have your men withdraw immediately. Commander Yang is coming back."

"He's leaving." The commander-in-chief was surprised, but still asked, "Is he leaving alone, or is he accompanied by others?"

"Xie Zhigang was with him."

"No."

In a moment of panic, the chief of staff blurted out what was on his mind.

Sure enough, Rodin on the other end of the phone immediately reprimanded him: "Comrade Chief, please understand, this is an order from the Elders' Council, not something to discuss with you."

"Don't forget who you are and where you stand."

The chief of staff understood the warning and let Yang Jianguo go safely. At least he could land safely and save his life.

Otherwise, once we set off, everything will be over.

"Is it a direct order?"

The chief of staff was unwilling to accept this, and his voice became hoarse and low.

"This is the result of everyone's discussion." After a pause, Rodin spoke again: "Comrade Chief of Staff, you must have a big picture perspective."

Rodin, as the elders' chief steward and messenger, knew better than anyone how important Yang Jianguo was.

Rodin even understood parts that the elders didn't comprehend.

The Ministry of Works is completely inseparable from Yang Jianguo.

If he, the core figure, leaves, half of the Ministry of Works will collapse.

Putting everything else aside, the shutdown of the 'artificial sun' project alone is a huge loss that no one can accept.

Moreover, it is a strategic loss.

If I weren't in this position, I wouldn't be so mindful of my status.

Rodin wanted to say something more—

An irreversible decision-making error.

The military wouldn't agree either; their new project is entirely dependent on Yang Jianguo!

At this time, he was transferred or demoted.

Let alone a high-ranking official, even if you gave him the position of a deity, you'd still have to bring him back first.

Without him, when will the current technical difficulties and obstacles be resolved?

If anyone claims to have Yang Jianguo's abilities, let him come and solve the problem. Everyone will immediately recommend him to join the Ministry of Works and gradually take over all of his work.

Unfortunately, I've never even heard of such a person, let alone seen one.

In the field of materials science, Yang Jianguo is ahead of everyone else.

Furthermore, the Presbyterian Church itself was unsure of the breadth of his knowledge and the number of projects he participated in and led.

Anyone who wants to replace him should find someone to take over this mess first.

"I understand. Thank you for the reminder, Secretary General. I will order them to retreat immediately."

He was given a few perfunctory compliments, and his contributions and efforts over the years were acknowledged. He was also asked to report any problems to the organization in a timely manner and rely on the organization's support to resolve them.

Chief of Staff: ...

He really wants to call the police, but the phone is in the other person's hand.

"Secretary-General, I..."

The chief still wanted to struggle a bit more, because his ancestral graves were said to have produced a powerful regional official like him.

How did things get to this point?

"Comrade Chief of Staff, you must believe that the organization will not wrong any good comrade."

The commander silently thought to himself, 'Conversely, I won't let them go either.'

The matter is settled, and barring any unforeseen circumstances, Yang Jianguo will be able to put his skills to the test once he returns.

Will he, the East Wind, prevail over the West Wind, or will the West Wind, with its superior strategy, crush him, the East Wind?

The Chief of Staff both expects the latter and acknowledges that the former is correct.

The clash between his ideals and reality left him feeling conflicted and uneasy.

With the order given, the troops surrounding the guesthouse withdrew in an orderly manner, and Yang Jianguo realized it was time for him to set off.

This time, I didn't take the train.

Instead, they were taken directly to a controlled airport by a military jeep and flown directly to Beijing.

Qi Tongwei was the only one traveling with him.

Before leaving, he had already instructed his men to return home.

The road is safe, and no one is obstructing or stopping us.

Therefore, Qi Tongwei left with peace of mind.

But as soon as the plane landed, his heart jumped into his throat.

"Hello, Chief."

Xiao Li stood beside the car, looking very energetic. Upon seeing him, he saluted and shouted excitedly, expressing his excitement and longing.

"kindness."