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

Looking at Hao Pingchuan's righteous and awe-inspiring appearance, Bai Ling felt a bit overwhelmed.

Before making the recommendation, how could she forget that besides being a staunch believer, this guy was also an absolute stubborn mule!

"Don't bother telling me anymore, just go back and hear what Director Sun has to say!"

Bai Ling sighed helplessly. Judging from Sun Yue's expression when he answered the phone earlier, her partner seemed to have gotten into quite a bit of trouble.

Back at the Special Operations Division, Sun Yue's office light was still on, clearly indicating that he was waiting for the two of them.

Bai Ling knocked on the door and, without hesitation, went inside with Hao Pingchuan.

Sun Yue sat behind his desk, his face still gloomy. Several cigarette butts were piled up in the ashtray in front of him, and the whole office was filled with smoke.

He glanced at the two people who had entered, his gaze lingering on Hao Pingchuan for a moment before he pointed to the chair in front of him: "Sit!"

Faced with Sun Yue like this, Bai Ling didn't dare to speak rashly and could only stand aside.

Hao Pingchuan didn't react at all. He sat down directly opposite Sun Yue, his back ramrod straight, and stared at Sun Yue.

Sun Yue didn't rush to speak. He first lit a cigarette, took a deep drag, and slowly exhaled the smoke before asking, "Comrade Hao Pingchuan, tell me, what happened at the Third Steel Rolling Mill?"

"Why were you so eager to intervene in the normal working relationships between Comrade Zhou Feng and Deputy Factory Director Li Huaide? And why did you suggest to his face that Comrade Zhou Feng bypass Deputy Factory Director Li and contact you directly in the future?"

"Do you know that Li Huaide has already filed a complaint with higher authorities, saying that you interfered with the normal protection of important personnel!"

Facing Sun Yue's questioning, Hao Pingchuan remained defiant, meeting his gaze head-on, and retorted loudly, word by word, "Director Sun, I admit my method was a bit direct. But I had ample reason for doing so; it was to better protect Comrade Zhou Feng!"

Tell me about it.

Sun Yue flicked his cigarette ash expressionlessly.

"First, based on my investigation at the steel rolling mill, Li Huaide has serious financial problems and is suspected of embezzling public funds for personal gain. Allowing such a person to maintain long-term contact, and even attempting to win over Comrade Zhou Feng, is itself a huge risk. I..."

"We have detailed information about Li Huaide's character and actions, so you don't need to investigate. That's not part of your mission. Now, let me tell you something else."

Before Hao Pingchuan could finish speaking, Sun Yue interrupted him.

Unlike his colleagues at the Municipal Bureau, in the Special Operations Division, Sun Yue's words were the highest order unless there were special circumstances.

His arrogant and domineering demeanor at the Municipal Bureau was completely ineffective with Sun Yue. In fact, Sun Yue was somewhat wary of him and dared not act that way, so he could only continue to explain his reasoning.

"Secondly, Li Huaide is a smooth and worldly man, skilled at business. As Comrade Zhou Feng is a key target for protection, I worry that under his long-term influence, his thinking might be negatively altered! Director Sun, is our protection of Comrade Zhou Feng limited to his personal safety? What if his thinking is corrupted…?"

"You have no right to interfere with my thoughts, Comrade Hao Pingchuan. Please repeat the tasks assigned to you by the organization at the Third Steel Rolling Mill."

"But Director Sun..."

"Repeat the mission details!"

Sun Yue's tone was somewhat cold, and when faced with his sharp gaze, which even carried a hint of murderous intent, Hao Pingchuan couldn't help but swallow hard.

Even Bai Ling was stunned for a moment. She had always thought that Sun Yue was just a kind and good-tempered leader. She never expected that he would have this side to him!

"Enter...enter the purchasing department of the Third Steel Rolling Mill and ensure Comrade Zhou Feng's personal safety and freedom."

"Then may I ask, which aspect of your mission does your decision to confront Li Huaide in front of Zhou Feng align with?"

The person in front of him spoke in a very calm tone and with very calm words, but it made Hao Pingchuan break out in a cold sweat.

"The orders you received at the Municipal Bureau may have been different from those here. Comrade Hao Pingchuan, let me repeat them to you again. From the moment you accepted this mission, protecting Comrade Zhou Feng's personal safety and freedom is your top priority. Even if it costs you your life, the mission cannot fail."

"However! Aside from your assigned tasks, whatever you do is absolutely forbidden from negatively impacting Comrade Zhou Feng. That's the bottom line, do you understand?"

As he spoke, Sun Yue stood up from behind his desk and walked straight to Hao Pingchuan, staring intently into his eyes.

Hao Pingchuan frowned, about to say something, but Bai Ling tugged at his sleeve, but clearly, this action did not stop him.

He even ignored the pressure from Sun Yue, staring intently at him: "If Comrade Zhou Feng is corrupted by Li Huaide, can my mission continue?"

"able!"

Sun Yue's resolute answer left Hao Pingchuan stunned. The former didn't even look at him, and his tone became slightly irritable.

"If Zhou Feng wants it, we can make him the director of the Third Steel Rolling Mill, or even give him the entire Third Steel Rolling Mill!"

"Didn't you remember any of the mission details the organization explained to you before you set off?"

"You're investigating accounts and corruption? Do you even know what the hell you're supposed to be doing here?!"

"Who gave you the audacity to confront Zhou Feng about Li Huaide? Who gave you the audacity to try and interfere with Zhou Feng's thoughts? Who gave you the audacity to plot his future?"

"If you want to interfere, my Special Operations Division has dozens of people and a dozen experts. Do you think you have a chance to meddle?"

"You bastard, do you know that when the boss called me, I wanted to fucking shoot you dead!"

As Sun Yue stood in front of Hao Pingchuan, he became increasingly angry, and his voice grew louder and louder.

For so long, the Special Operations Unit treated Zhou Feng like royalty, but they never expected to produce such a simpleton.

"Director Sun, Pingchuan, he..."

"Shut up!"

Bai Ling, who was about to speak up for Hao Pingchuan, was also startled by Sun Yue's glare. At this moment, he looked like an enraged lion.

"I'll just say one thing: if Zhou Feng harbors resentment towards us because of this, and it only delays the delivery of equipment for a while, it affects the entire Dragon Kingdom, tens of millions of people. Can you two bear that responsibility? Can your long-winded explanation convince the tens of millions of people affected by your actions?"

Sun Yue reached out and tapped Hao Pingchuan's chest, this was his final word of advice to him.

Given Zhou Feng's importance, if Hao Pingchuan, who has already participated in this mission, is removed from the mission, he will have to stay in the Special Operations Department's cell with Xu Damao until Zhou Feng's situation stabilizes.

After investigating Hao Pingchuan, he also realized that Hao Pingchuan was a good comrade, but his thinking was too stubborn. He hoped that Hao Pingchuan could enlighten him and that he would not continue to make such a low-level mistake.

As for Bai Ling, as long as Zhou Feng still has feelings for her, Sun Yue will at most say something to her, but punishment is simply impossible.