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

"Comrade Sun Yue, I wonder what mistake Comrade Wang Guiqin of our restaurant has made that warrants your personal intervention?"

Looking at the people in the room, Zheng Xingbang felt a little scared.

Don't let his position as director in this state-run restaurant fool you; in Beijing, a brick thrown from Tiananmen Square could kill four leaders of his rank.

That's why he really did take a good look at all the departments in the organization, especially the Special Operations Division!

Although his rank was not high, his power was terrifying!

Most importantly, they are directly under the jurisdiction of the highest level, and ordinary departments have no say in their affairs!

This alone demonstrates just how high their status is!

Could it be that Wang Guiqin's relative, who works as a clerk in the district revolutionary committee, committed some serious mistake that implicated her and led to the summoning of these people?

As the director, how could he not know what Wang Guiqin was like?

But that guy was indeed very adept at social maneuvering, and since he was in a unit like the district revolutionary committee, he could only turn a blind eye.

Besides, the customers who usually eat at their restaurant are not that high-class, so it's okay to offend them.

Even Zhou Feng and Bai Ling followed Sun Yue in, and he didn't dare to think about the fact that Wang Guiqin had offended people in the past!

"Director Zheng, this is no small matter. Comrade Wang Guiqin's actions constitute a serious political incident involving foreign affairs, which involves undermining united front work and damaging the country's image. The nature of the incident is extremely egregious!"

As soon as Sun Yue said this, everyone in the room except Zhou Feng froze on the spot, including Bai Ling, who stared at Zhou Feng with wide eyes in astonishment.

How did this get dragged into a political incident involving foreign affairs?

"I'm innocent, sir!"

Wang Guiqin collapsed into the chair, head held high, and began to wail, the handcuffs clattering against the chair.

"I've never even met a foreigner, how could this be an international incident!"

Although she was just a waitress, she was considered part of the system in this era, and with relatives like that in her family, she knew all too well what the consequences would be if this label were pinned on her!

Given the unique circumstances of this era, we are extremely sensitive to matters involving foreign affairs.

"Director Sun, are you sure you're not mistaken? How could our small, insignificant family possibly be involved in foreign affairs or the national image?"

Zheng Xingbang panicked. Wang Guiqin couldn't handle such a huge accusation; it might end up burning him instead.

"This is a protest letter written by the American Chinese, which has been translated by a specialist. Director Zheng can take a look at it."

Sun Yue took out a document from his briefcase and handed it to Zheng Xingbang, then glanced at Wang Guiqin, who looked as if she had lost her parents.

"Just a reminder, we're handling this matter here now, and the impact is still within a controllable range."

"If this is handed over to higher authorities, then a joint investigation team composed of the foreign affairs department, the overseas Chinese affairs office, the commerce bureau, and the public security bureau will be needed to handle it!"

"I can't guarantee which leader will receive the report as it goes up the chain of command."

As the names of each department were announced, Zheng Xingbang's breathing became rapid.

Although it's unclear why this protest letter ended up in the hands of the Special Operations Unit, it's undoubtedly the best outcome for them to resolve the matter here!

He couldn't understand the string of handwritten English on the document; it only made his eyes dizzy.

Who would have thought that just yesterday, when he was out attending a meeting, Wang Guiqin would cause him such a big mess!

"Regarding how to handle this matter specifically and what punishment to give Comrade Wang Guiqin, I think you should still take into account the opinions of the parties involved."

As he spoke, Sun Yue turned his gaze to Zhou Feng and sighed softly.

"This Comrade Zhou Feng is the contact person for that patriotic overseas Chinese from the United States. They arranged to meet here yesterday to discuss the overseas Chinese support plan for China, but it was completely ruined by Comrade Wang Guiqin's unreasonable behavior. Please explain the specific details, Comrade Zhou Feng."

"I'm innocent! Director Zheng! I offended these two young men yesterday, and they came here today specifically to retaliate against me! I... um..."

Before she could finish speaking, Zheng Xingbang strode over, covered her mouth, and said in a low, menacing voice, "This is the head of a national-level special operations unit. Are you suspecting this department of abusing its power for personal gain?"