Courtyard houses: Those who are capable are rewarded, and many children bring many blessings.

"What does this have to do with us?"

"If you're dissatisfied and sabotaging me behind my back, how can I move forward with this project?"

Bai Hongyan became interested: "Tell me about it first."

"I think that domestic policies will be further changed, and at that time, private individuals will definitely be allowed to start companies and factories. I don't have any preference for sons over daughters. As long as they are my children, I will support them if they have any ideas."

"Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown. Whoever achieves the greatest success will inherit all my assets."

"Winner takes all. Isn't that a bit too cruel?"

"There's more to come. Every year I'll set aside a sum of money for the other children to ensure they have enough to eat and wear."

"That method is feasible, but you need to designate the heir while you're still alive. Also, what if all your children perform exceptionally well?"

"Well, I'm really not at that level yet."

"And another thing, in a few years, you'll let the kids start their own companies and factories. Cheng Run and Cheng Ze are fine, but what about the younger ones? Isn't that a bit unfair to them? With their current health, by the time Cheng Run and the others get married and have children, who knows, you might even give them a little brother..."

"Damn! How come I'm making more money but also having more troubles?"

"Serves you right! Who told you to date so many women? Now you're starting to have trouble, but it's too late."

"Sigh! I'll think about it later. Let's live for today, drink and be merry! Come on, Yan-jie, let me give you a kiss!"

"He was all high and mighty just a moment ago, but now he's shown his true colors." He said this while his hands were busy, lifting up his shirt...

In the middle of the night, after a storm.

"Xiaomin, call your older brother again tomorrow and ask him to schedule a time for me to meet him. I have something to discuss with him."

"You've really worn my back out, I'm taking half a day off tomorrow. Are you worried?!"

"Don't rush. You've always been like this all these years. You play wildly when you're having fun, and then blame me when you have health problems."

"It's all your fault, it's all your fault..."

"You seem to be in pretty good spirits..."

"Ah, are you trying to kill me, you tireless old ox..."

On the third night, we went to Xu Huizhen's place near Qianmen.

On the fourth night, I went to see Yu Li and Yu Haitang.

On the fifth night, Sister Ye and her sister

On the sixth night, Ding Qiunan, this semi-transparent person.

The storyteller didn't mention it much, but Niu Dazhuang certainly put a lot of effort into it.

This is related to Ding Qiunan's personality; she's too soft-hearted and never argues about anything. She just lets Niu Dazhuang arrange things however he wants.

Not only is she gentle in nature, but she is also very flexible in body; the term "soft girl" perfectly describes this type of woman.

"Would you like to move around a bit more?"

"Ah! I can't move at all. If you can move a little, I can try to stay with you a little longer!"

"Hahaha... I mean, do you have a job, or do you want to pursue further education? To fulfill the wishes you didn't have when you were young, and to make up for what I promised you back then but didn't do."

Ding Qiunan tilted her head and looked at the two children lying on the other side of the heated kang.

"I'm definitely thinking, can you arrange for me to take a full-time course for further study?"

"Yes, I'll definitely get it all sorted out for you this time. They're all arranging to buy courtyard houses, so you should buy a few too. It's not for any other reason than that when your son grows up and gets married, this little courtyard house will feel too small."

"Not many houses yet? You have too much money! Just buy one for them to live in."

"If you find a suitable set, buy a few more; you can give one to your daughter in the future."

"We don't hire sons-in-law to live with us, so it's unlikely we'd provide a house for our daughter."

"Listen to me on this. Watch closely and tell me; I probably won't be going on long business trips for the next year or two."

"Yes, I know you're busy, not only at work but even busier at night. If you're too busy, it's okay if I come less often." Ding Qiunan's understanding is heartbreaking.

A week passes in a whole cycle.

The Yanjing Transportation Company is still the same company, the main gate is still the same gate, and the security personnel have been replaced with some fresh blood.

"Comrade, who are you looking for?" The security guard on duty stopped Niu Dazhuang at the gate.

"You're new here, aren't you!"

"I'm not new here. Don't try to get close to me, and please stay away from the main gate if you don't have to."

Niu Dazhuang shouted towards the duty room, "Liu Niangen!"

"Do you know our section chief?"

"He became a section chief? What about Ma Yongsheng?"

"Section Chief Ma is a section chief, but only a deputy! How do you seem to know so much about our security section?"

"Call your Section Chief Liu and tell him that a man named Niu Dazhuang is coming to see him."

The gatekeeper glanced at Niu Dazhuang's clothes and then at his smirking expression; he figured Niu Dazhuang must know Section Chief Liu.

"Wait a moment, I'll go get our section chief." With that, she turned and jogged off to fetch him.

Niu Dazhuang lit a cigarette, not in a hurry.

Just as we lit the candles, two people came rushing in from the main entrance.

Upon seeing Niu Dazhuang, he reached out to hug him.

"No, don't get excited, you're smoking a cigarette."

"Haha, old boss, it's been so many years, you're still as dashing as ever!"

"Damn, this sounds so awkward. How did I end up being called a senior leader? I don't like this title. Change it."

"Brother Niu! Is this a good enough address?"

"You look older than me, so it feels weird to ask you to call me Brother Niu."

"Uncle Niu, don't make things difficult for me. Come on, come inside and warm up." After saying that, he said to the person on duty, "This is our former security chief. The second chief since the factory was built. Keep a close eye on him."

After saying that, he put his arm around Niu Dazhuang's shoulder and went to the office.

"This is a government office with little foot traffic; we hardly ever get any customers. I can only offer you a vat of hot water!"

"Hey! You know what, I was just craving one, savor it!"

Liu Niangen picked up the thermos and poured half a teacup into it, then placed it next to the stove.

Niu Dazhuang took out his cigarettes and tossed one to him.

Liu Niangen held the cigarette to his nose and smelled it: "Daqianmen, you've been smoking this brand for over ten years, haven't you!"

"Yeah, it's a habit, hard to change. You're something else, you've even become a section chief."

"Hehe, it's all thanks to you. I used to be your little follower, and President Bai trusted me, which is why he promoted me."

"That means you're trustworthy. Hey, let me ask you something. Any gossip about Zhao Xinmei from the cafeteria?"

Liu Niangen looked at Niu Dazhuang warily: "Brother Niu, don't try to trap me the moment we meet. Isn't she your woman? You're just suspicious... that can't be, anyway, nobody in our unit would dare!"

I'm referring to these past few days.

"I don't see anything different about her than before, bro. Don't worry, your buddies are keeping an eye on your woman. Nobody dares to touch her."

"You all knew?"

"How could I not know? Back then, those girls would come to your office quite often. Everyone knows that perfectly well."

"Damn! I thought I did a flawless job."