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

Who was that just now?

Just as Bai Ling had sent the car from the steel rolling mill away, Zhou Feng sauntered out of the yard, rubbing his temples.

He felt that the figure looked familiar, but the alcohol hadn't worn off, his head was buzzing, and he couldn't remember it no matter what.

After all, Li Huaide's secretary was also present when they were having dinner and drinking yesterday, although he didn't participate in the drinking session.

"Nobody? No, I mean, Mr. Zhou, could you please give me a break?"

Seeing Zhou Feng still rubbing his head as he came out, Bai Ling rolled her eyes at him in annoyance.

"Ah...ah? How have I caused you worry now?"

Zhou Feng was taken aback by her words. It seemed that apart from not making the braised pork he promised to make for Bai Ling yesterday, he hadn't done anything wrong!

"How else can you make me worry?"

Bai Ling stood with her hands on her hips, glaring at him angrily: "Last night you were drunk like a rag doll. If my colleague hadn't spotted you and brought you back, you'd still be lying dead in the street! Tell me, isn't that worrying?"

Uh…

Upon hearing this, Zhou Feng immediately deflated.

To be honest, after drinking too much last night, he started to feel confused when he went outside and was exposed to the wind. He really didn't remember how he got back to the courtyard house.

Unexpectedly, I ran into some comrades from the Municipal Bureau on the way. It was truly a stroke of luck amidst misfortune!

These days, Beiping is not a peaceful city. Didn't they encounter a robbery on the road not long ago?

If they just robbed him of money, that would be fine, but if they accidentally stabbed him in the heart as they left, then they'd be crying at his grave in no time!

This also served as a wake-up call for Zhou Feng, reminding him that no matter what happens in the future, he must never drink to the point of losing consciousness!

Because as long as he is conscious, he can travel back to modern society immediately.

However, thinking of this, Zhou Feng also looked at Bai Ling with some curiosity: "By the way, what was the sentence for that bastard who robbed us last time? Don't let him cause us trouble again after he's released."

"Don't worry, he's out of luck."

"Why? Were they sent to a labor camp in another city?"

"There's no need to go through all that trouble."

Bai Ling raised her eyes, a cold smile curving her lips. "Those six, I reckon they'll be eating peanuts for the next couple of days, one peanut each."

"What? No, it's just one person, right? And you said all six of them were executed? Is such a heavy sentence necessary?"

Zhou Feng's eyes widened in disbelief, and he froze on the spot, completely dumbfounded.

In his mind, execution should only be for the most heinous criminals, those who have taken many lives, or those who have committed serious crimes such as treason or drug trafficking!

How could a mere robbery have cost six lives?

"At the time, one of them took action, while the other five kept watch. They didn't surround us because I drew my gun and intimidated them."

"Um... Bai Ling, there's really no need to sentence us so harshly. We weren't injured at the time, so let's just leave it at that! I can write a letter of understanding as one of the parties involved."

Although Zhou Feng was also quite angry about the person who dared to rob him in the street, executing six people was really too much of an exaggeration.

If he had only been sentenced to ten or eight years, he wouldn't have said anything; he might even have applauded. But six lives were lost just like that…

He is guilty, but not guilty of a crime punishable by death!

"Oh ho?"

Bai Ling glanced at Zhou Feng, raised an eyebrow, and gave him a disdainful look.

"Do you think you're Buddha? As someone directly involved, writing a letter of forgiveness—you don't actually believe they were executed because of you, do you?"

"Please find a mirror and look at yourself, or have a drink and take a nap. Robbing one person isn't enough to warrant execution."

"Their crimes combined are taller than you; they've really run into trouble this time!"

"Don't worry about it. Skipping a couple of drinks is better than anything else!"

Hearing this, Zhou Feng remained silent for a few seconds, unusually not retorting, but instead letting out a long sigh: "Alright, then please thank your colleague for me. I'll treat you both to a meal later."

After saying that, he turned and walked outside.

I got really drunk last night, but I've already got my work permit, so I have to show my face at the steel mill today.

Moreover, Zhou Feng didn't really want to continue discussing this topic with Bai Ling. A few casual words during their conversation had resulted in the deaths of six people, which made him feel somewhat uncomfortable.

It's very complicated.

But then I thought again, since the mistakes were made by the person themselves, they should naturally bear the consequences of those mistakes.

Perhaps, they're stubborn enough to withstand a single peanut!

Before even reaching the steel rolling mill, the earlier discomfort vanished instantly as a bizarre, almost absurd thought popped into Zhou Feng's head.

That's the good thing about Zhou Feng, who grew up in the modern world—he doesn't suffer from internal conflicts at all, and his self-regulation ability is exceptionally strong!

Seeing that his mood had finally changed, Bai Ling, who had been following behind, finally breathed a sigh of relief.

If Zhou Feng is truly determined to plead for those people, she really doesn't know what to do.

Should we prioritize Zhou Feng's feelings and influence the judicial decision, or uphold the judiciary and ignore Zhou Feng's case?

Fortunately, this guy is just kind-hearted, but he won't force others to change because of his own ideas.

In reality, she was overthinking things. Zhou Feng simply didn't know how important he was in Bai Ling's eyes... or rather, in the eyes of the officials in this courtyard world.

For a modern person who has spent the first half of his life as a beast of burden, it is actually quite difficult to suddenly make him sharp and aggressive.

Starting this morning, Bai Ling has been officially transferred to become Zhou Feng's personal liaison.

Even the organization was waiting for the right opportunity to transfer her job to the Third Steel Rolling Mill.

She did not express any objection to this, and even felt honored to be a part of it.

After a day and night of tireless research and analysis, the expert group's recommendation on the data sent back by Bai Ling was: to address the current predicament, to conduct large-scale pilot projects, and to implement and promote the project in stages.

Even the leader above Sun Yue praised her by name and highly affirmed their work at this stage.

Of course, praise is secondary. The most important thing is that Bai Ling played an indispensable role in the major event that changed the fate of the entire Dragon Kingdom, and pushed forward a crucial step!

That's why she felt honored!

With this premise, Zhou Feng's importance to them, and even to the organization's upper echelons, has increased considerably!

After all, if the technology that the other party casually brought back to take responsibility for Bai Ling could have such a great effect on them, wouldn't there be plenty of good things to come?

If it weren't for the leadership keeping them in check, people would probably already be plotting against Bai Ling to make Zhou Feng pay.

The two sides have held meetings and discussions more than once, arguing heatedly, with the main theme being the overall situation.

On the one hand, it's for the greater good, so it's nothing for Bai Ling to suffer some grievances, and personal gains and losses are even less important;

The other side, for the sake of the bigger picture, must treat Zhou Feng with sincerity in order to ensure a lasting relationship!

Fortunately, Sun Yue's leadership still has the upper hand at present, after all, they have brought back tangible results!