Courtyard House: My Hidden Wheat Seeds Caused a National Sensation

However, these people in front of them have special identities, and without orders, they must not rashly resort to force.

The group quickly exchanged glances, then turned and headed towards the central courtyard, needing to consult Li Jianye first.

At this moment, Li Jianye had already opened the door upon hearing the noise and was sitting in a chair in front of the house, expressionlessly watching the crowd pouring in.

"That's quite a show of force."

His words were sarcastic.

Just as Director Li and the others were about to step forward, they suddenly noticed something hanging on the wall behind him—

In addition to photos of Li Jianye with several leaders, there are also several calligraphy works with vigorous strokes.

In the most prominent place, there is the line, "To see truly remarkable figures, look to the present."

It was right there in front of me.

Everyone froze in place.

The three guards had retreated to Li Jianye's side, their guns still held level, waiting for his order.

"Fan Jinyou, you brought so many people here, are you trying to investigate my house transactions?"

Li Jianye spoke calmly.

"Since you understand, then confess honestly!"

Fan Jinyou shouted, sticking his neck out.

This time they have a valid point, and even the highest-ranking official has to admit it.

"fool."

Li Jianye shook his head slightly.

"You were once a cadre in the neighborhood committee, don't you know that this house belongs to the state? I live here because it was allocated by the organization."

Buying and selling? What a joke.

Cai Quanwu told me what happened in the tavern. Pian'er Ye was just drunk and talking nonsense. You guys actually believed him?

"This...this is public housing?"

Fan Jin was taken aback, and a look of hesitation appeared on his face.

"impossible!"

Liu Haizhong called out from the side.

"If it's public housing, why did you renovate it?"

"Renovation is a benefit provided by the state."

Li Jianye remained calm.

"Whether it's true or false, you can check the records to find out."

"You're too young..."

Fan Jinyou wanted to argue further, but was interrupted by a stern shout from Director Li:

"That's enough!"

Director Li's face was ashen, and a barely perceptible hint of panic flashed in his eyes.

He was a sensible man; the words and photos on the wall had silently explained everything.

Li Jianye knew that the other party wouldn't lie about something like this.

He immediately realized that he had probably been tricked by those two idiots, Fan Jinyou and Liu Haizhong.

He hurriedly tried to salvage the situation:

"Boss, I also think this is impossible! I came here today to say a few words of fairness..."

Li Jianye didn't let him finish speaking.

He simply waved his hand lightly.

"Let's go."

His voice sounded weary.

"Stop wasting time here."

"Boss, please let me explain—"

"Walk."

This time there is only one word.

But it was like a stone hitting the ground.

"Let's go! Let's go!"

The man dared not say another word.

He hurriedly led the group of people behind him out.

They went straight to the subdistrict office to verify.

The record, written in black and white, lay spread out before me—

That house does indeed belong to the state.

Several people stood in front of the filing cabinet.

It's like my soul has been ripped out.

My face is burning.

It was as if they had just performed an absurd play in public.

……

The news spread very quickly.

It was handed over to the higher-ups not long after.

After listening to the report, that person...

He slammed the teacup he was holding heavily on the table.

"You dare to take action against Li Jianye without even clarifying the situation?"

"Who gave them the guts?"

"check!"

He stood up.

"Everyone involved—not a single one can be left out!"

Li Jianye's current influence.

Everyone can weigh the pros and cons clearly.

Leaving aside other matters for now.

It was just the guards sent to protect him and his family.

There was a whole platoon.

Such an arrangement.

That says it all.

It can be said that as long as he doesn't cross those two deepest bottom lines.

No one dared to stop them from going wherever they wanted.

This incident.

But someone still managed to reach into the restricted area.

The higher-ups are really angry.

The investigation was launched swiftly and decisively.

All those involved, all the related details.

Everything was dug out.

Regarding Li Jianye's purchase of the house for 12,000 yuan.

The person above is quite appreciative.

He felt that this young man had a sense of justice.

They used large sums of money to persuade ordinary people to voluntarily hand over their private property to the state.

Ultimately, the money still flowed to where it was meant to go.

As for the house, it belongs to Li Jianye.

Reasonable.

There's nothing to criticize.

With a flourish of his pen.

Five hundred yuan was approved as a reward.

The amount is not large.

But the country is not well-off right now.

This sentiment is enough.

All of Pian'erye's secret dealings were exposed.

In the end, he was convicted of speculation and profiteering.

He was sentenced to five years in prison.

Xu Huizhen's secret grain purchases were also exposed.

But Li Jianye remembered Cai Quanwu's kindness in coming to deliver the news.

I spoke up for her.

In addition, she bought the grain in order to keep the tavern afloat.

So that those who lack food coupons can have food.

I did not profit from it.

Ultimately, she was only sentenced to one year of re-education.

And the others—

Director Li, Liu Haizhong, and Fan Jinyou.

He was removed from his post without any repercussions.

Director Li failed to properly select personnel.

He was sentenced to five years in prison.

Liu Haizhong and Fan Jinyou.

They rushed to arrest Li Jianye before the matter was even investigated.

Each was sentenced to ten years.

The sentence wasn't too harsh.

Ultimately, it's because they were on the right track from the start.

Investigate speculation and profiteering.

Investigate house sales.

These are all things that should be done.

The mistake was taking action before all the evidence was complete.

And it even involved Li Jianye.

If they had arrested an ordinary person.

Perhaps nothing will happen at all.

But to take action against him without any evidence or proof.

That's a different matter altogether.

Li Jianye was not particularly bothered by the fact that those people had been implicated.

In his eyes, those people were nothing more than a few insignificant pieces on a chessboard; he didn't care about their fate, whether they lived or died.

Now, the only thing on his mind is something much bigger—how to revitalize this land.

To support his work, his secretarial team was expanded once again.

Initially, only Zhang Gang followed him. Later, as Li Jianye's affairs expanded, Zhang Gang was assigned to coordinate with the Academy of Agricultural Sciences.

Then, Qian Wenyi was sent from the agricultural sector, Zhu Tao was transferred from the industrial sector, and Wu Zhihong was assigned to the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers University.

And recently, Zheng Mingyi has joined the ranks.

This person is not only a personal secretary, but also serves as the secretary-general, coordinating all the other secretaries. He spends his days by Li Jianye's side, handling all sorts of trivial matters.

With such a person in charge of all affairs, Li Jianye's burden was indeed much lighter.

At least, driver Zhang Wen no longer needs to constantly be busy with his secretary's work.

……

Two months passed in the blink of an eye.

News finally came back from the camel's side.

As Li Jianye expected, the other party rejected the proposal to cooperate with Rabbit.

The reason is quite straightforward: they feel that the rabbit is currently too chaotic and too weak.

They turned around and shook hands with the Americans.

The US made no attempt to hide it, announcing the cooperation to the public in a high-profile manner.

Thus, the US has begun to grasp the lifeline of oil, and the US dollar has gained another anchor besides gold, making it a "world currency."

Its position has become increasingly stable.

This incident caused quite a stir internationally.

But it didn't make much of a splash in the country.

This is because, in recent days, the internal storms have intensified, growing stronger and stronger.

In such turmoil, it seems quite reasonable for the camel to refuse to cooperate.

The storm was getting fiercer and fiercer, and even Li Jianye was finding it difficult to cope.

I'm so overwhelmed by all sorts of trivial matters every day that I can't even muster the energy to focus on scientific research.

He simply stopped asking about outside affairs and even relinquished control of the steel rolling mill branch that originally produced civilian goods, focusing instead on managing his own "technological paradise."

He should manage the affairs of the university (a university specializing in workers, peasants, and soldiers) and also spend more time with his wife and children.

……

Two years have passed quietly.

That year, the pit that Li Jianye had dug in his early years finally collapsed.

The merchants who exchanged gold for wheat seeds from China spent two years cultivating three-line hybrid wheat with the seeds given to them by Li Jianye, and planted it with great hope.

When the harvest came out, the yield per mu was far less than the 1800 jin that had been promised, and only around 1300 jin.

The merchants were immediately in an uproar.

What infuriated them even more was that they discovered the rabbit had sold the grain to more than one company—a clear violation of the "exclusive supply" clause in the original contract.

The terms and conditions.

But when they angrily confronted the rabbit diplomat, he calmly produced a pre-prepared explanation:

"First of all, we have never guaranteed that you will be able to grow 1800 jin of grain per mu."

We only mention the figure of "achievable", but the harvest ultimately depends on the timing and location, which is clearly stated in the contract and you all understand.

Secondly, our promise is that it will be provided exclusively to your company – and that's true.

If you don't believe me, you can do a gene comparison.

The wheat we sell to each household is a different variety, with absolutely no overlap.

The diplomat's statement was like a thunderclap that exploded in the meeting hall.

The air suddenly froze, then was replaced by a suppressed commotion.

The businessmen looked at each other, their faces turning from red to white, their fingers involuntarily turning the beautifully printed contract in front of them.

Their gaze finally settled on the signing date—a date they had never looked into, but which now seemed glaringly obvious.

The same numbers, like a string of cold mockery, are neatly arranged at the end of every document.

"This...how is this possible?"

Some people gasped in surprise, but most fell into a deathly silence.

A word game? No, it's more like a pre-arranged scheme, in which they all tacitly and eagerly jumped in.

That self-proclaimed exclusive protection, that exclusive promise, shattered into meaningless scraps of paper on the same date.

Exclusive? That sounds like a terrible joke right now.

Anger surged like wildfire, only to crash into the cold, hard barrier of reality the next moment.

Protest? Appeal? They eagerly searched for any possible loopholes in the contract, only to find that the other party had already blocked all avenues of attack.

Within the rules, there is no room for error.

A sense of powerlessness, mixed with shame, anger, and frustration, gripped them, ultimately turning into a deep sigh in their chests.

This injustice was something I had to swallow so hard my throat hurt, but I couldn't get it out.

The journey home became a channel for venting resentment and curses.

They swore to completely blacklist that cunning figure, not only severing ties themselves but also inciting their peers to boycott him.

The sound echoed in the cabin, filled with gritted teeth and hatred.

However, the true nature of the business world is ultimately the golden hue of profit.

When new opportunities beckon with the familiar promise of profits, those resounding vows evaporate as quickly as dewdrops in the sunlight.

The calls for a joint boycott quickly faded amidst the even louder clamor of orders and negotiations.

Even worse, those businessmen who initially suffered losses became the subject of gossip among their peers, their experiences being repeatedly mentioned as a cautionary tale over drinks.

Time flows quietly by, and seven years have passed like a stream, turning the calendar to 1976.

On this vast land, the winds of change are strong, and the years have etched deep rings on its surface.

Li Jianye's life trajectory also meandered and extended against this grand backdrop.

His family has grown and has welcomed three new members.

In the late spring of 1969, the fourth son, Li Xiao, was born; in the summer of 1972, the fifth son, Li Zai, was born; in the early winter of 1975, the sixth son, Li Hong, cried out throughout the courtyard.

All six children were boys, which made Li Jianye feel grateful for the flourishing of his bloodline, but also left him with an unspeakable regret—he always longed for a sweet and considerate daughter.

The visiting guests were all envious of the "spectacular" sight of the hall filled with people.

However, this blessing in the eyes of others could not fill the unique void in his heart.

His "technological paradise" to which he poured his heart and soul

It has also taken on a completely new look.

The park's boundaries have continued to expand outwards, and its scale has far exceeded what it was when it was first established.

Under his leadership, that Workers', Peasants' and Soldiers' University had long been transformed into a prestigious institution of higher learning with its own remarkable strength.