Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

Thinking about this, Yang Jianguo suddenly realized that he hadn't checked in for almost two years.

Previously, he hadn't fully mastered the "Advanced Aeronautical Composite Materials" course he received from signing in, and after conquering the "Young's Non-combustible Coating" project, he was busy with other things and hadn't focused on it.

This also overlooks the importance of air force to a major power.

This time, with the J-10 project in hand, Yang Jianguo plans to thoroughly understand it and apply it to the J-10's airframe.

In addition, the previously shelved Xingtian Shield has also been incorporated into the Nantianmen Project.

This time, all his knowledge and skills will be put into this massive project.

Back home, Yang Jianguo first found the book "Advanced Aeronautical Composite Materials" on the bookshelf, and then reviewed all the related knowledge he had in his mind.

He possesses so much technology and knowledge that he habitually stores memories that he doesn't need right now, like a computer, and places them in places where they are not in use.

It can be taken out and started when needed.

This is how he keeps his brain active and efficient, a remarkable ability he has developed over many years.

Yang Jianguo himself had no idea how much his brain was developed.

But he knew that the application rate of the developed brain would definitely not reach 100%.

This is also what troubles him the most; he can't fully utilize his brain, which is such a waste.

However, some things cannot be changed according to human will.

Yang Jianguo could only helplessly accept this reality and try to think more about his mind in his spare time.

Let's see how we can make it smarter and more efficient.

If Xiang Shaodong, who works with him, and the academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences knew about this, they would be furious.

His brain is almost as powerful as a supercomputer, and he still complains about low utilization, inefficiency, and waste?!

What are our brains? Abacus beads.

Just scrap it!

Yang Jianguo opened the book, retrieved his previous memories, and went through them one by one, comparing them.

While eating, I started to think more deeply based on my existing knowledge.

However, this thought was quickly interrupted.

"You've already eaten it up your nose, why can't you wait until you finish eating to think about it?"

Yingzi handed him a wet towel and, with a mix of amusement and exasperation, took off his shirt.

Yang Jianguo chuckled and didn't refute, but during the rest of the meal, he no longer acted like a 'machine', silently eating without saying a word.

They chatted and laughed, talking about the children, gossip from the streets and alleys, and what new things were happening in the alleys.

Chapter 868 The Lively Scene in the Hutong, the Big Trouble Caused by the Locust Blossoms

To be honest, quite a few things have happened in the alley these days.

That shameful incident, which caused a huge uproar and was known to everyone, was also related to him.

"What does this have to do with me?" Yang Jianguo became interested and said with a smile, "Tell me, how does it have to do with me?"

“Huaihua, your grand-disciple, tell me, is this related to you or not?”

"Hey." Yang Jianguo raised his hand to interrupt: "That's not right. How did she become my grand-disciple?"

Yes, Qin Huairu is his apprentice, but that doesn't mean Huaihua is his grand-apprentice.

She did not join the working class and become a glorious laborer.

It's not wrong to say it's related to oneself, but calling him a "grand-disciple" goes too far.

"You're right." Yingzi didn't argue with him and nodded in agreement as she recounted what had happened.

Huaihua doesn't always say that she's doing business with people outside.

His family asked him countless times, and his mother was even about to hit him, but they still couldn't get a single truth out of her.

Unfortunately, we could only let her be.

Thinking that her older brother and sister were there, she figured she wouldn't cause any major trouble.

Who would have thought that this mess would actually escalate so much?

"She was burdened with debt. She was supposed to be the legal representative of the company, but the real boss, who was in love with her, ran off with the money, leaving her with a mountain of debt."

Forced into a corner, he secretly ran away from the depths and returned. But even after returning, he wouldn't tell the truth, only saying that he wouldn't go out anymore and would stay home to help with the family.

"Huai Ru was happy for several days because of this, and she came to tell me that the locust flowers are going to grow big now."

Yingzi could only manage a wry smile when the topic came up.

Qin Huairu's happiness didn't last more than two days before debt collectors blocked her front door.

“More than 300 million! Those people even went to the restaurant to make a scene. Luckily, Zhu Zi was there and prevented them from causing a real disturbance, but it still really angered Xiao Dang.”

"Banggeng heard about this and came back. When he got home, he slapped her twice, then made her explain everything clearly so he could see what the family should do."

Yang Jianguo was also dumbfounded. He knew she was going to cause trouble, but he didn't expect her to cause such a big mess.

More than 300 million is not a small amount of money for anyone.

The most successful member of the Jia family now is Xiao Dang, whose business has spread all over the country.

Over the years, she has also become very famous in the culinary world, making a great name for herself.

Although he can't be considered a top-tier chef, he's still in the first tier, only one step behind head chef He Yuzhu.

As for money, of course, they made quite a bit.

The annual dividends alone amount to several hundred thousand.

But Xiao Dang was able to follow He Yuzhu and build the business to where it is today, so she is definitely not a person who is content to just live off money.

Opening a new store, buying a house, investing, managing finances, stocks—

She won't miss out on anything that can make money.

What kind of place is Tianxiazhuang? It's a place where high-ranking officials and nobles in the capital city eat, drink, and chat about everything under the sun.

These people have real substance inside them.

Anyone could give her a few pointers or a little tip, and Xiaodang would make a fortune.

In any era, having access to information is a sure-fire way to make money.

Don't mention her; she has all the inside information.

Money makes money, and then more money. Xiao Dang's investments grew bigger and bigger, but the funds he could use were becoming increasingly scarce.

Besides, it seems she also bought a luxury house on Hong Kong Island.

They said it cost a huge sum, a seven-figure amount, and they even took out a loan.

If that's true, then she probably really doesn't have much money left. "What did Xiao Dang say?"

"I don't know, and it's not appropriate for me to ask right now. I'll let my family figure out the situation first, and once they've thought it through, I'll talk to Huai Ru and see what her plans are."

Yingzi wasn't too worried. If things really got really bad, she could just tell Aimin and ask him to settle Huaihua's debts.

The key is that the Jia family needs to sort things out and make things clear first.

Should Huaihua repay this money? What role did she play in all of this? Was she truly cheated, or was she conspiring with that man to swindle and deceive?

Unable to keep up the lie any longer, he had someone throw a landmine at him and ran away.

If this matter isn't clarified, the debt will definitely be impossible to repay.

If you pay back today, a bunch of people will come to you with IOUs tomorrow demanding new debts.

Anyway, they're all stamped with your company's seal. You accepted the previous ones, so why don't you accept this one?

"I think it's better to go through legal procedures."

Yang Jianguo felt that they shouldn't just listen to Huaihua's side of the story.

This child grew up to be wild.

In previous years in Shenzhen, I was probably blinded by the allure of the world and did countless foolish things.

Now that the matter has come to light, how can she possibly give a clear and honest account of everything?

Furthermore, if the family has no idea what's going on yet, and they're already planning to pay off her debts, it will only encourage her wishful thinking.

It would be a miracle if she confessed honestly. If she did, she might tell all sorts of ridiculous and absurd things that upset her family, and then they wouldn't care what she did.

It's better to just muddle through, pay off the debt, and get through this first.

"What you said makes sense."

Yingzi nodded repeatedly, unable to sit still any longer. "No, it seems I still have to go and mention it to Huairu. Don't wait two days until she pays back the money, or she'll have already run away."

"Go ahead!" Yang Jianguo didn't stop him and got up to clear the dishes.

Yingzi also rummaged through the cupboard and took some nuts out in a winnowing basket.

The courtyard where the Jia family lives now is not far from No. 95 Courtyard; it's just two alleys away.

Upon entering the courtyard, there is a well in the middle.

Originally, it was a small courtyard with only four rooms.

After the renovation, not only did the number of rooms increase to more than 10, but the main house below was also converted into the main hall for receiving guests.

With a large table and chairs set up, and a painting of peaches for longevity hanging on the wall, it looked quite impressive, like a wealthy family's home.

"Huai Ru, are you home?"

"Yes, Grandma, I'm coming soon."

Xiao Dang's voice came from the courtyard, carrying a hint of weary helplessness.

As soon as the door opened, she stood there with slightly red eyes and a haggard expression. The girl, who was always so energetic, looked like a wilted eggplant.

"Oh dear, what happened? What could have made you look so haggard?"

Yingzi was startled; she was genuinely a little frightened.

Xiao Dang is no naive girl; even she was frightened like this.

Could it be that the debt is more than 300 million?

"It's nothing." Xiao Dang shook her head, and seeing her worried look, her heart ached again: "It's not a problem, it's her attitude, me, her."

Stomping her foot in frustration, Xiao Dang cursed in exasperation, "How did she become such a wretched person? She's just like a shameless mistress!"

Chapter 869 Qin Huairu, heartbroken, steps forward with a righteous indignation.

He insulted his own sister, calling her a mistress who was being kept by a sugar daddy.

That's a really harsh statement; if word gets out, the reputation of locust flowers will be completely ruined.

Despite her anger, Xiao Dang remained clear-headed.

She only said this to the housewives to vent her frustrations.

If you let her go outside, let alone if she talks nonsense herself, she'll be the first to rush up and fight anyone who's gossiping.

No matter what, Huaihua was her younger sister whom she had grown up with since childhood.

"Alright, alright, forget about what you said in anger. Come on, let's go back inside. I want to see your mother."

"My mom." Xiao Dang shook his head with a wry smile: "My mom was so angry she fainted, and she's lying in bed right now!"

"So amazing." Yingzi urged them to go into the house and immediately saw Qin Huairu lying on the kang in the side room.

Covered with a thick quilt, her body looked thinner, and her face was frighteningly pale. Even the red-hot stove in the room couldn't warm her icy heart.

"Huai Ru, what's wrong with you?" Yingzi asked, sitting down next to her on the kang (a heated brick bed).

"Master's wife, I'm fine."

Qin Huairu forced a smile, turned around and instructed Xiao Dang to pour tea and bring some melon seeds and fruit to eat.

"Stop making a fuss, they're not outsiders."