Courtyard House: My Hidden Wheat Seeds Caused a National Sensation

Li Jianye's fluid and graceful movements just now seemed to be demonstrating another set of physical laws.

Zhou Pingan shook his head and sighed, a helpless smile on his face.

"I'm supposed to be a sharpshooter, but I only managed 67 rings on a moving target."

You, on the other hand, are always hitting the bullseye! Honestly, if I didn't know you were someone the higher-ups were specially looking after, I would have dragged you into our police force by now.

"Um... Master,"

Li Jianye hesitated for a moment before asking, "Have you ever tried holding a gun with both hands?"

"Holding a gun with both hands?"

Zhou Ping'an was taken aback.

Before the 1980s, both domestically and internationally, daily training involved aiming and shooting with one hand, a posture similar to that of air rifle athletes at the Olympics.

Later, as time went on, people realized that the excellent marksmen trained in that way often underperformed in real combat situations, and even frequently met with misfortune because they had to stop to aim.

Therefore, the training method gradually shifted to two-handed gun handling.

So when Zhou Ping'an heard Li Jianye's words, his first reaction was to be somewhat stunned.

"How do you hold it? Why do you need both hands?"

"I feel that my hands are more stable, and if I train using this method, the results might be even better."

As Li Jianye spoke, he demonstrated.

He held the gun in both hands, his knees slightly bent, his back slightly arched, and his dominant eye aimed straight ahead, assuming a fairly standard shooting posture.

"Like this, don't stretch your arms too straight, keep them slightly bent."

When you move, your body moves along with you.

He explained, through words and gestures, the more advanced gun-handling techniques of later generations.

Zhou Ping'an was completely stunned.

Good lad, he actually got pointers from his own student!

But as an experienced veteran shooter, he almost immediately appreciated the advantages of this position.

He also realized that if this method were adopted in daily training, the trainees' chances of survival in actual missions would be greatly improved in the future.

"Jianye,"

Zhou Ping'an bowed deeply to Li Jianye with a solemn expression, "On behalf of all the comrades on the front line, I thank you for your suggestion."

"Just for this reason alone, we could save countless lives in our ranks."

"Master, please don't do this—"

"Stop calling me 'Master'! I should be calling you 'Master'!"

Zhou Pingan pretended to glare at him, then couldn't help but ask, "Seriously, are you really not considering coming here? You're one of a kind when it comes to gun talent, you won't find another one like you for years."

"Never mind."

Li Jianye smiled and said, "The most important thing right now is to make sure the people have enough to eat."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Ping'an's expression immediately turned solemn and respectful, and he bowed again.

"To keep everyone from going hungry, you went all the way to the Northwest to find wild grains... I'm a rough man and not good at sweet talk, but I admire your dedication."

Please accept my bow!

"Master! This won't do!"

Li Jianye quickly stepped forward to help him up, then changed the subject, "So... does this mean I passed the test?"

"It's approved!"

Zhou Ping'an laughed loudly and waved his hand, "Come on, come with me to get your pass and food stamps."

"The leaders approved quite a lot of grain coupons this time!"

The two discussed the two-handed gun-holding techniques they had just learned as they walked toward Zhou Ping'an's office.

Before long, they arrived at the office.

Zhou Pingan opened the drawer and took out a booklet, a stack of cash, and a bulging cloth bag.

"This is your pass, this is 1,000 yuan for activities, and these are food coupons."

"So many food stamps!"

Li Jianye stared wide-eyed.

The boss is probably worried that he'll go hungry outside.

"It's always better to be prepared."

Zhou Pingan smiled and pushed the things over, "Sit here for a while, I'll go get your gun."

"Thank you, Master."

Li Jianye nodded with a smile.

Li Jianye opened the thin book of certificates; the pages were slightly yellowed.

His personal information and position were clearly printed in lead type, and at the end was a description of his actions with the handwritten instructions of the leader.

At the bottom, side by side, were the names of the CEO and CEO, with several bright red company seals stamped on them.

The last page of the booklet also listed a series of phone numbers, including important contact points all over the country—in an era when a letter of introduction was required to go out, this little booklet allowed him to travel freely all over the country.

"It's a really handy item."

He muttered to himself, carefully put away the money, and then untied the cloth bag containing the grain coupons.

Inside, there were neatly stacked coupons. After a quick count, he found that there were 500 jin of nationally valid grain coupons, plus 50 jin of meat coupons.

"The leader has considered everything so thoroughly."

He thought to himself, "Even without those special advantages, we wouldn't go hungry on this alone."

As he tidied everything up, Zhou Ping'an quickly returned, carrying a cloth bag in his hand.

"Xiao Li, I've applied for two hundred rounds of ammunition for you."

I wanted to take more, but considering you have a lot of luggage on the road, bringing too much would be inconvenient.

"That's enough."

Li Jianye took the cloth bag with a calm smile, "If I really run out, I'll find a way to apply again."

The two chatted for a while before Li Jianye took his leave.

Zhou Ping'an watched his retreating figure disappear into the distance, then immediately turned around, grabbed the phone, and dialed Dad's number.

"Boss, he's passed my test—he's passed my test."

There was a pause on the other end of the phone: "Xiao Zhou, what method did you use? And it's only been a short time!"

"Old Chief,"

Zhou Ping'an said with a wry smile, "This guy is simply a born gunman."

I haven't even taught him yet, and he's already hitting the bullseye every time.

Not only that, he also suggested a method for holding a gun with both hands, sounding quite skilled.

He repeated Li Jianye's shooting techniques verbatim.

"That does sound very professional."

The eldest lord remained silent for a moment before speaking.

He had known for a long time that Li Jianye was a talented person, but he never expected him to be this good.

"Try it as he said first. If it works, you can consider promoting it."

After a few more brief words, the call ended.

The eldest LD put down the receiver, shook his head to himself, and said softly, "This young Li is really good material."

……

Li Jianye circled around to a deserted alley corner, and with a slight thought, the guns and ammunition he had just received, along with other items, were quietly stored in his personal space.

He then slowly walked towards the courtyard house.

There was a reason for storing the gun there—if an unexpected situation were to occur, the gun could appear out of thin air and fire instantly, which would be something no one could have predicted.

"There's only a little finishing work left at the experimental field."

As he walked, he thought, "Once I hand the documents to my assistant, I can set off."

The Public Security University was not far from the courtyard house, and he soon arrived at the gate.

Just as I was about to step over the threshold, I saw Yan Bugui squatting in the yard, fiddling with the potted plants.

"Jianye is back?"

Yan Bugui looked up and adjusted his glasses.

"Didn't you go to school today?"

Li Jianye smiled outwardly, but inwardly he thought to himself that this second uncle always seemed to have plenty of free time to tend to flowers and plants.

"No classes this afternoon, no classes."

Yan Bugui chuckled in response, his gaze suddenly landing on Li Jianye's wrist. "Oh, you bought a watch?"

In the summer, with thin clothing, the watch face on the wrist is clearly visible.

Li Jianye raised his hand and looked at it: "Given by the leader, it's a May Day badge."

Yan Bugui clicked his tongue twice and didn't ask any more questions.

Li Jianye nodded and walked towards the inner courtyard, thinking to himself: He would keep this watch for the rest of his life.

(Text cleaning and core analysis are complete; rewriting has begun.)

An air of envy filled the air. Yan Bugui pushed up his glasses, his eyes gleaming behind the lenses.

"Comrade Jianye,"

He adjusted his tone, his voice carrying the concern typical of an elder, "You're not getting any younger, it's time to think about marriage, isn't it?"

Li Jianye was slightly taken aback.

Time flies, and he has been in this world for almost a year.

In the past, marriage was a distant matter in the countryside. Now, with different circumstances, respectable jobs, and high incomes, it seems that it is indeed time to think about this issue.

"Second Uncle,"

He gave a perfectly timed smile. "Are you... trying to set me up with someone?"

"hehe,"

Yan Bugui pushed up his glasses again, the lenses reflecting a ray of light. "Our school recently got a new female teacher. She's pretty and comes from a good family. Her parents returned to China years ago."

"So, how about it? Interested in meeting up?"

Li Jianye's eyebrows twitched slightly.

He knew perfectly well that the person Yan Bugui was talking about was most likely Ran Qiuye.

"It would be good to meet."

He hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

Starting a family and establishing a career are always important events in life.

He didn't have any particular expectations for Ran Qiuye, but meeting her wouldn't hurt.

The figure in my memory was fairly good-looking, but what the reality is remains to be seen.

What concerned him even more were the vague rumors—about her temperament and her somewhat complicated family background.

Are they arrogant? Perhaps they are.

In this courtyard, his background will soon reach the other party's ears.

Kindness is one thing, but choosing a marriage partner often involves more practical considerations.

Thinking of this, a faint smile appeared on his lips, and he said to Yan Bugui in a half-joking manner, "Second Uncle, I'm afraid your good intentions may not be enough to let that teacher see me in person."

"Hey!"

Yan Bugui seemed to have his competitive spirit ignited, straightening his back a bit. "You just wait and see!"

Before he could finish speaking, a voice with a smile interrupted from the side.

"This... must be Comrade Li Jianye?"

The two looked in the direction of the sound and saw a well-dressed old woman walking towards them with a smile, her steps neither hurried nor slow.

"Hey, Aunt Wang!"

Yan Bugui immediately put on a familiar smile, "What brings you here? And which family are you arranging a marriage for?"

He then turned to Li Jianye and introduced her, "Jianye, this is Aunt Wang, a well-known helpful person in our area who has helped many couples find happiness."

"Hello."

Li Jianye nodded politely. "I am Li Jianye."

Matchmaker Wang looked the young man up and down, her eyes filled with satisfaction.

With an upright posture, a handsome appearance, and an astonishing income—such qualities would be a "trump card" in the hands of any matchmaker.

.

If she hadn't been asked to do it, she really wanted to "cover him up" properly.

They used it as a way to attract more girls.

Thinking of the person who had asked her to do the favor, she secretly thought that if she succeeded, she would have to raise the reward even more.

She suppressed her thoughts, her smile remained unchanged, and said what she had prepared beforehand: "I was originally going to arrange this for Comrade He Yuzhu of the Intermediate People's Court."

However, since we've run into Comrade Jianye, it must be fate.

"I heard you're still single? I've got a really great girl here, top-notch looks and personality, want to meet her?"

"Why--"

Yan Bugui became somewhat anxious upon hearing this.

He was the one who first suggested the matchmaking.

I was just thinking about how to set up a connection for Li Jianye! The guy I'm dealing with is a schoolteacher!

"The one I'm introducing doesn't have a proper job, but he's absolutely stunning!"

Matchmaker Wang smiled and chimed in, "Teacher Yan, when young people are looking for a girl, they naturally need to meet several to make a comparison, right?"

"Matchmaker Wang is right!"

Just then, another voice came from the other end.

Everyone turned to look and saw another woman with gray hair walking towards them.

"Oh, isn't this Granny Li? What brings you here?"

When Wang, the matchmaker, saw her colleague, her expression immediately turned somewhat pale.

"I'm here to propose marriage to the eldest son of the Liu family."

Matchmaker Li replied with a smile, turning her gaze to the young man beside her, "You must be Comrade Li Jianye? Truly an extraordinary figure! Are you single now? How about I introduce you to someone? No charge whatsoever! Someone of your stature should be the one paying the bride price!"

"Hey, you surnamed Li! I was the one who took this job first!"

Wang, the matchmaker, was immediately displeased.

"Oh dear—who just said 'the more girls you meet, the better'? Who said 'the more you meet, the better you can compare them'?"