Courtyard House: From Deputy Division Commander to Civilian, Progressing All the Way

"Sue us? Go ahead and sue us!"

The senior colonel pulled a red document stamped with the official seal of the Beijing Garrison Command from his pocket and slammed it hard into Wang Qiang's face.

"Open your dog eyes and look! By order of the military region commander, Comrade Lou Zhenhua is a patriotic industrialist under key state protection, and his assets have already been liquidated by the military control commission. No department has the right to detain him privately!"

"Who do you think you are, daring to set up your own court here!"

The senior colonel stepped on Wang Qiang's chest, his eyes cold.

"I'm a soldier trained by Commander Li Yunlong! Commander Li has ordered that scum like you, who sabotages national industrial development and frames patriots, should be dragged out and shot! Tie this bastard up and hand him over to the military court!"

"yes!"

The fierce soldiers pounced on him, pinning Wang Qiang, who was so terrified he wet his pants, to the ground and binding him like a dumpling with hemp rope.

It wasn't until this moment that Wang Qiang realized just how terrifying the existence he had provoked was.

He originally thought Lin Yang was just a civilian deputy minister, but he forgot that the man's connections in the military were enough to cause a great upheaval in Beijing!

……

10:00 AM.

A military jeep came to a steady stop at the entrance of the Lou family compound.

The car door opened, and Lin Yang, wearing a smart woolen overcoat, stepped out of the car.

Behind her followed Lou Xiao'e, whose eyes were red and swollen but whose face was full of excitement.

The gate was open, and after a few simple treatments from the military doctors, Lou Zhenhua had changed into a clean set of clothes. Although his face was still pale, his spirits had improved considerably.

Lin Yang walked into the courtyard.

Lou Zhenhua's body began to tremble violently.

Without any hesitation, he pushed away his wife who was supporting him, his knees buckled, and he knelt heavily in front of Lin Yang with a thud.

"Minister Lin! My benefactor!"

Lou Zhenhua was overcome with tears as he slammed his forehead heavily against the bluestone slab.

"My life, and the lives of my entire family, were all saved by you! If it weren't for your help, I would probably be dead in that dark and hopeless detention center today!"

Lou Tanshi also knelt down, sobbing uncontrollably.

During those few hours in the detention center, Lou Zhenhua truly experienced what real despair meant. He finally understood that in this turbulent era, his so-called title of "red capitalist" was nothing but a worthless piece of paper in the eyes of those with ulterior motives.

Only Lin Yang!

Only this young minister, who wields immense power, is decisive in his actions, and possesses extensive connections in both the military and political spheres, is the Lou family's only and most indestructible talisman!

Lin Yang frowned slightly, stepped forward, and reached out his hands to help Lou Zhenhua up steadily.

"Director Lou, please get up. You are older than me, I cannot accept such a generous gift."

Lin Yang's voice was calm and gentle.

"Your donation of the factory back then made a great contribution to the country's industrial development. I, Lin Yang, have said that as long as you sincerely follow the country, I will guarantee the safety of your Lou family. I am a man of my word."

Lin Yang turned his head and glanced at Lou Xiao'e, who was standing beside him, gazing at him with eyes as deep as water.

"Xiao'e is my goddaughter. Anyone who tries to harm her family is slapping me in the face. As for Wang Qiang, I've already had the military region hand him over to the authorities. He can forget about ever harming anyone again."

Lou Zhenhua felt an indescribable gratitude and awe upon hearing Lin Yang's powerful promise.

He wiped away his tears and held Lin Yang's hand tightly.

"Minister Lin, I am deeply grateful. From now on, my life, Lou Zhenhua's life, belongs to you! Wherever you point, I will go, without hesitation!"

Lou Xiao'e stood to the side, twisting the hem of her clothes with both hands.

She looked at Lin Yang's handsome, cool, yet reassuring face.

Last night's heavy rain seemed to have washed away all the innocence of her girlhood. When her father was arrested and her mother lay in the mud, she felt as if the whole sky had collapsed.

It was Lin Yang, like a hero, who crushed those vicious villains with just one phone call, pulling her out of the abyss of despair.

This immense power and absolute sense of security completely captivated Lou Xiao'e, whose heart already held a deep admiration for Lin Yang.

She knew Lin Yang had a wife and children. She dared not have any improper thoughts.

But in her heart, this man had become the only god in her life.

"Godfather..." Lou Xiao'e called softly, her eyes glistening with tears, a complex emotion mixed with awe, gratitude, and deep affection.

Lin Yang smiled and ruffled her hair: "It's alright now. From now on, no one will dare to bully you in Beijing."

……

Although the news of Lou Zhenhua's forceful rescue by the military was not published in the newspapers, it spread rapidly like a Category 12 hurricane in certain circles in Beijing.

Everyone knew one thing: Lin Yang, the Vice Minister of Heavy Industry, had an unfathomable background. He not only controlled the steel industry but could also mobilize the military region's field troops at any time!

Anyone who dares to touch the people he protects is courting death!

Meanwhile, at the other end of Beijing, the Dongcheng District Public Security Bureau...

A major event also occurred that shocked the entire public security system.

He Yuzhu, deputy director of Jiaodaokou Police Station, has been awarded a special merit!

Just a few days before the Lou Zhenhua incident.

While leading a night patrol, He Yuzhu, relying on his extraordinary counter-surveillance skills honed in the special mountain division, keenly noticed something unusual in an abandoned warehouse.

He didn't alert the enemy, but instead sneaked into the warehouse alone.

It turned out that a six-person Kuomintang spy team was hiding inside! They were preparing to use homemade explosives to sabotage an important substation in Beijing.

He Yuzhu did not wait for reinforcements.

His inherent ferocity and the fighting spirit he had forged on the Korean battlefield erupted completely at this moment.

He was alone, with only a Type 54 pistol and a captured American military knife.

They kicked open the warehouse door.

The battle was extremely fierce. The agents were armed with automatic weapons and had overwhelming firepower.

But He Yuzhu was like a tiger descending from the mountain, dodging and weaving through the hail of bullets. He shot the head of the secret service, killing him instantly, and then charged into the crowd, engaging in the most brutal close-quarters combat.

When the city bureau's reinforcements arrived.

There wasn't a single spy standing in the warehouse anymore.

Three agents were killed on the spot, and two others were seriously injured and unconscious. The last agent was trampled underfoot by He Yuzhu, so terrified that he wet his pants and didn't even have the courage to fire.

He Yuzhu, on the other hand, only suffered a graze to his left arm from a bullet, and sat on the wooden crate smoking as if nothing had happened.

This battle not only thwarted the enemy's sabotage plot, but also resulted in the capture of a secret radio and a large number of codebooks, making a significant contribution to the city bureau's efforts to dismantle an even larger spy network!

The director of the municipal public security bureau personally visited He Yuzhu at the hospital as he was getting his wounds bandaged.

The decision was made on the spot!

He Yuzhu has been promoted to Captain of the Criminal Investigation Brigade of the Dongcheng District Public Security Bureau, a promotion that is considered exceptional! He enjoys the待遇 (treatment/benefits) of a full-fledged section chief!

From a deputy director of a police station, he rose to become the "top leader" in charge of criminal investigation in the entire Dongcheng District!

This promotion speed is faster than a rocket!