Courtyard House: A System Connecting Two Worlds, Resources for the Nation

Sitting in the jeep, Bai Ling was still a little hesitant about how to bring it up with Sun Yue.

On the contrary, it was Zhou Feng's previous criticism that helped her to calm herself down.

She has no say in this matter anyway, so why worry unnecessarily?

When she arrived at Sun Yue's office, she took a moment to catch her breath before knocking.

"Come in!"

Sun Yue was looking at documents while wearing glasses when he noticed Bai Ling enter. A smile appeared on his face, but that smile…

Bai Ling couldn't quite put her finger on what it meant, but she felt something was off—was it gentleness or kindness?

That smile even had a hint of mischief in it!

She's clearly the head of the Special Operations Division, so why does she inexplicably give off the vibe of an old woman from the countryside?

"Director Sun, I have important intelligence to report!"

Bai Ling looked serious, but Sun Yue chuckled and pointed to the chair opposite her: "Comrade Bai Ling, no need to be so serious. Does Zhou Feng have some new ideas? Or does he have some requests? Feel free to ask, the organization will do its best to fulfill them!"

No wonder Sun Yue was in such a good mood. The document in his hand was a letter of commendation from the higher-ups. The asset distribution map and instruments he had retrieved from Zhou Feng earlier had played a significant role in the development of the Dragon Kingdom!

With that leader's commendation, Sun Yue felt like he was now omnipotent!

Zhou Feng was naturally the biggest contributor to this award, and even Bai Ling, whom he had his eye on, was considered a lucky charm by Sun Yue.

Bai Ling was also taken aback by Sun Yue's attitude.

Although Director Sun had always valued Zhou Feng, he was always serious and efficient at work. Has he become so smug today?

Suppressing her doubts, Bai Ling recounted to Sun Yue Zhou Feng's description of the importance of the power plant, word for word, and then added, "He said he could get his hands on the latest small power plants."

"Then let's get it done! Since even high-end machines need it, let's bring it over! I'll coordinate the location and operators!"

Sun Yue patted his chest and assured him that if such a small handheld device could have such a great effect, then the entire power plant, along with its subsequent development, would surely elevate China's industry to a whole new level.

"Director Sun, this power plant is great, but... it's a bit expensive!"

Seeing Bai Ling's troubled expression, Sun Yue suddenly smiled and said, "Comrade Bai Ling, power plants are naturally much more expensive than ordinary equipment! Especially since this is high technology from decades in the future. You submit a report, and I'll get the approval from the leadership. Let's try to get it done!"

Given the development of industry in China, a mere amount of money is utterly insignificant!

"Okay, if you say that, I'm relieved!"

Seeing Sun Yue's passionate and enthusiastic demeanor, Bai Ling breathed a sigh of relief.

"Director Sun, Zhou Feng says a state-of-the-art small power plant costs $45 million, and since he's the middleman, we can even do a barter..."

Bai Ling's voice grew softer and softer, because Sun Yue, who was standing in front of her, was frozen in place, his smile frozen on his face.

"Comrade Bai... Comrade Bai Ling, could you repeat that again? How much does that thing cost?"

"Forty-five million US dollars, but..."

"No buts yet! Let me take a moment!"

Sun Yue sat down in his chair and let out a long sigh of relief.

Forty-five million US dollars!

If this note is submitted, the higher-ups will probably come straight to him!

After a long while, Sun Yue looked at Bai Ling again, his tone much more relaxed.

"Since Comrade Zhou Feng mentioned that key equipment in the future will all require this power plant, then we must help him solve this cost problem! At worst, I'll report to the leadership and apply for a special assessment! What were you trying to say?"

After making up his mind, Sun Yue looked at Bai Ling, who shrugged helplessly: "Zhou Feng said we could try bartering."

"yes!"

These words were like a wake-up call, and Sun Yue's eyes lit up.

As the saying goes, in prosperous times, people buy antiques; in chaotic times, they hoard gold.

Although we don't know what the Dragon Kingdom will be like decades from now, we can tell from Zhou Feng's lifestyle that he should be living a relatively comfortable life.

Zhou Feng's previous collection of antique furniture must have been because these things would be extremely valuable in later generations.

"Regarding the gold he mentioned before, I've already sent people to collect historically significant gold jewelry, and we've also gathered some ancient coins. As for that one-cent banknote he let slip, the design is finalized, and I'll apply to see if we can issue him some separately. Go back and subtly inquire if there's anything else of value; we'll prepare everything for him!"

Even though Zhou Feng himself had forgotten when he said certain things, Bai Ling and Sun Yue didn't dare to forget a single word, and they were trying to understand the meaning behind each sentence.

"yes!"

Bai Ling breathed a sigh of relief. Judging from Sun Yue's attitude, it meant that things might move forward.

She also wants the country to develop better and better, and hopes to contribute her own efforts to it.

Sun Yue was naturally aware of what these comrades were thinking.

Regardless of the importance of Comrade Bai Ling's current contributions to the Dragon Kingdom, her identity and position are truly unique.

With the business concluded, Sun Yue felt much more relaxed, and the smile returned to his face, even more pronounced than before.

His gaze swept over Bai Ling for a moment, then he suddenly asked, "Bai, how have things been going with Comrade Zhou Feng lately? Are you settling in well? That kid hasn't given you any trouble, has he?"

Bai Ling was taken aback by the question, her face slightly flushed: "Director Sun, we get along very well. Comrade Zhou Feng... apart from being a bit lazy, he's very good in every other way and very cooperative with his work."

She paused, then couldn't help asking, "Director Sun, you seem particularly strange today? Did something happen to Zhou Feng?"

"No, no, of course not! If something happened to him, how could I know before you?"

Sun Yue smiled so much his eyes narrowed: "You don't know, Zhou Feng came to see me a few days ago, and after going around in circles for a long time, he only had one point in mind: he felt that the treatment I gave you was not commensurate with your hard work and contributions. He implied that he wanted me to raise your level and treatment, give you more subsidies, and even thought about paying out of his own pocket."

"Tsk tsk tsk, you know, this kid, he's like a salted fish all day long, but he's really attentive to you!"

He still told Bai Ling about it, because he really didn't know what those two young people were arguing about.

People their age normally start dating after they've found someone they like, and then they should start talking about marriage.

It turned out that both of them were taciturn, which made him quite anxious.

He couldn't be too direct with Zhou Feng, but he couldn't give Bai Ling a push either.