Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

Just as Wu Mei knew the top leader inside and out, these people were also well aware of Director Yang's style.

After spending so many days at the research institute, I went to the inner city afterward, and then returned to the ministry to work for one night.

What does this mean?

This means something big is about to happen. The entire department will be on high alert from now on. Anyone who makes a mistake or drops the ball during this period will be in serious trouble.

hum~

Putting everything else aside, the sheer amount of smears and graffiti from everyone would be enough to drown him.

Sure enough, just as we were preparing for a protracted battle, Wu Mei came out carrying a stack of documents.

"The new project is led by the Central Office, with elders in charge, and Minister Yang serving as the chief designer and researcher..."

Wow~

The crowd was in an uproar. What kind of project was this, with such a grand scale, that it was personally led by an elder?

Those people are well aware of the significant value of the central government's leadership.

When the materials were distributed and everyone saw the project introduction and the tasks assigned to them, their hearts skipped a beat.

"Could it be that there has been a breakthrough?"

"Ask what you should ask, and don't ask what you shouldn't ask."

Wu Mei glanced at the other person, making the older comrade, who was only a few years younger than her, lower his head in shame. "Yes, Secretary Wu is right. I got excited and forgot the rules."

"Everyone, hurry up! The results are due this afternoon. The leaders are waiting!"

Yang Jianguo didn't go anywhere; he simply lay down in his office cubicle and got up again after sleeping for less than two hours.

This made Wu Mei very anxious. "Boss, please sleep a little longer. The statistics from the staff below haven't been finished yet. You also need to take care of yourself. Last time..."

The shockwaves from Yang Jianguo's coma have yet to subside.

If this happens again, it could really cause a big problem.

"Don't worry, I know my own body. Last time was an exception."

Knowing what she was worried about, Yang Jianguo reminded himself, 'Next time, I must not act impulsively unless absolutely necessary.'

He now carries more than just the responsibility of one family on his shoulders.

Ask Wu Mei to get a new cup of tea and some food.

Yang Jianguo continued to refine the design and plan, while also striving to secure the necessary advanced equipment for the 'Experimental Town'.

Not only for what was required for the project, but also for other things that seemed optional; once better equipment became available, he filled in all of them.

It would be a shame to miss such a great opportunity.

If it weren't for the need to leave some room for maneuver, and the fact that going too far would look bad and the Central Office wouldn't approve it, Yang Jianguo would have wanted to cram everything in at once.

Even so, when the higher-ups received the request form he filled out, Ding Min, who had once again become the director, was so angry that she almost fainted.

"Yang Jianguo is taking advantage of the chaos, he's a scoundrel, a complete scoundrel."

Ding Min held the application form, waved her arms vigorously, and then slammed her hands on the table, making a loud "slap slap" sound.

But when reporting to the elders, Ding Min kept saying, "Having this will definitely be more convenient. It's still 10 minutes faster, half an hour faster a day, and it adds up to a significant amount."

After receiving the permission, Ding Min returned to the office and saw everyone trying to suppress their laughter with teasing expressions.

"What are you laughing at? The work is all done. We've contacted all the equipment the higher-ups need and coordinated the personnel allocation."

After being subjected to a barrage of insults, Ding Min finally vented a lot of the pent-up frustration in her heart.

This Yang Jianguo is just someone who's always causing me trouble.

Knowing that she would definitely speak in his favor, she made a bold and unambiguous demand.

But he's smart enough to always keep to the bottom line, so he doesn't cross it and make things impossible to turn around.

"Asshole, asshole."

Ding Min decided that once she finished dealing with this matter, she would go to Yang Jian's house and stay there permanently.

Only by emptying his pockets can one heal the wounds in their heart.

Having obtained everything he wanted, Yang Jianguo immediately began selecting a site.

Mentougou is located at the border of provinces.

The endless line of Jiefang trucks drove along the bumpy dirt road toward the desolate suburbs.

At a junction of a mountainous and forested area with complex terrain, the convoy neatly pulled over to the right and turned off its engines.

"Class 1, assemble."

"Class 2, assemble."

"Class 3..."

"Sixth Company..."

"Sixth Company..."

Shouts rose and fell, and the assembled team quickly marched into the mountains. The soldiers who scouted ahead held sickles and cleared a narrow path through the dense bushes.

The grass and bushes underfoot were frequently trampled, and the team gradually quickened its pace.

After the first group set off, the second group carried various equipment and construction tools along the road ahead into the mountains and forests.

As darkness fell, all the teams disappeared into the forest.

The Jiefang trucks parked on the side of the road began their return journey, and halfway through, they passed another convoy.

That night, the endless stream of car headlights resembled a fiery dragon swirling through Mentougou.

Various rumors flooded in, causing a sense of panic in the surrounding towns and villages. Fortunately, local officials quickly reassured the public, explaining that it was just a staged protest and would not last long.

Amidst this oppressive anxiety and panic, the convoy suddenly disappeared one day.

Mentougou has returned to its former tranquility and peace, and the heavy weight on everyone's hearts has quietly lifted.

But deep in the mountains and forests, a massive infrastructure project is quietly underway.

Chapter 894 Xiang Shaodong, the Enlightened Young Master, the Dragon-Slaying Youth

420 Town.

Large tracts of trees were felled, and then a massive camouflage curtain was erected.

Below, the soldiers were working hard, the pots on the stove were bubbling, and the cooks were preparing lunch for everyone.

"Old Yang, come over and have some hot soup, thank you."

Commander Li saw Yang Jianguo hurrying past and beckoned him over: "You haven't rested for a single minute since you got here. Is it really necessary to rush like this?"

Yang Jianguo held his lunchbox, sipping the freshly cooked hot soup, his tone full of helplessness: "I'd like to take it slow, but do you think it's feasible?"

He needs to oversee the infrastructure construction here, and the military's J-10 project also relies on him. Several other projects underway within the ministry also require his constant guidance.

"What has Lao Xiang been busy with lately? Why did he disappear after the New Year?"

“He’s in charge of a new project.” Yang Jianguo smiled, his tone filled with joy. “If nothing unexpected happens, you should hear news about him soon.”

The progress of magnetic levitation is ridiculously fast. Xiang Shaodong seems to have some kind of talent in this area, and he understands it very quickly.

They can also apply what they've learned to other situations, and every now and then a flash of inspiration will lead to new progress.

Compared to his past self, Xiang Shaodong is now like an evolved 2.0 version, terrifyingly strong.

The project, originally scheduled for two months, was pushed forward and results were achieved in less than a week by him.

The entire maglev R&D team looked at him with new respect, and their admiration for him was almost on par with that for Yang Jianguo.

Xiang Shaodong, however, was completely absorbed in technology, showing no signs of restlessness.

Yang Jianguo visited him in person once, and the way he was so engrossed in his work reminded him of the Taoist concept of the unity of man and nature.

After this project is completed, Xiang Shaodong is likely to take a big step forward.

Yang Jianguo was also considering his future, and the best outcome would naturally be for him to take charge of the technological implementation of his research results.

This technology can be applied to a wide range of fields and will have a significant impact on both military equipment and people's livelihoods.

For example, the high-speed train that the National Defense University has just successfully developed, if it adopts the new magnetic levitation technology, its stability, reliability, handling and speed will be greatly improved.

For example, the military is developing electromagnetic guns, electromagnetic cannons, electromagnetic pulses, and so on.

This technological breakthrough has the potential to bring about tremendous changes.

Those qualified to be in charge of technology implementation projects should at least be at the level of Yang Jianguo.

In other words, if Xiang Shaodong can take charge of this work, he can take a crucial step and successfully enter the department.

Yang Jianguo will now have another powerful supporter whom he can unconditionally trust.

This is a good thing for him and for the overall situation at present.

"Old Xiang, tell us your thoughts so we can discuss them."

"What ideas could I possibly have? I'll just listen to you!"

Xiang Shaodong had long been used to following his arrangements, and Yang Jianguo had never mistreated him or disappointed him.

This time it's the same, I'll listen to him.

“In that case, you go up and fight for it, and we brothers can fight side by side for once.”

"Fight alongside?"

Xiang Shaodong was puzzled. It was one thing for him to compete, but why was he also being transferred?

"Hehe, there's a vacancy on the committee recently."

"Chief Inspector General?" Xiang Shaodong's eyes widened, and he asked repeatedly, "Isn't that a dispute between the Zhao family and the Zhong family? Who... whose idea was that?"

The Zhao family is alright; it's always good to have an outsider like them.

Except for the capital city.

But the Zhong family are typical local bullies, established players. You, a newcomer, dare to provoke them?

"It's not that serious, it's just what the higher-ups say."

Yang Jianguo pointed upwards, and Xiang Shaodong immediately fell silent.

Well, since that's what the higher-ups want to say, then he has nothing more to add.

Even the Zhong and Zhao families have to obediently back down given the current situation.

The saying "a local official is more powerful than a distant one" illustrates this point.

"Alright, Jianguo, now you're truly a great general who protects the nation."

“What kind of general is this?” Yang Jianguo said, not knowing whether to laugh or cry. “I would rather stay in this position and do my job properly.”

"Then you don't need to worry. Even if you really become a general who protects the country, you still won't be able to escape the duties you're supposed to do."

Xiang Shaodong understood clearly that if the country is a huge machine, he is the indispensable key component that can upgrade the machine.

The absence of any one of them will not cause him any problems.

This is a job I absolutely must take on.

Xiang Shaodong's words proved prophetic; he was right.

On one hand, Yang Jianguo's name was suddenly revealed, and on the other hand, the military began to exert its influence, even publicly stating that if he were to become the Inspector General, the military would be willing to cooperate with and accept all supervision.

The military headquarters' seemingly impenetrable walls collapsed without any attack.

This gave Zhao Lichun and Zhong Fuguo, who were locked in a life-or-death struggle, an overwhelming sense of command.

'I've been tricked.'

But after the anger subsided, all that remained was helplessness and admiration.

There was more helplessness than admiration, just a little.

Zhong Fuguo would never admit that he admired Yang Jianguo to the point of complete awe.

This mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind—it's a brilliant play.