Scholars in the courtyard.

Chapter 3167 This is an expert who returned from overseas.



Chapter 3167 This is an expert who returned from overseas.

Chapter 3167 This is an expert who returned from overseas.

In November in Beijing, snow always arrives unexpectedly, yet it never feels unpleasant.

Early in the morning, Yang Xiaotao reached out from under Ran Qiuye's arm, got dressed, and opened the window. He saw that in the gray courtyard, the wind was carrying fine snowflakes that were hitting his face at an angle.

This snow wasn't the kind that looks like a huge, heavy snowfall; it was the kind of "dry snow" that's unique to early winter in the north, like a handful of fine salt being sprinkled on your face and the windows.

Ran Qiuye was startled awake by the sudden cool breeze as she quickly closed the window. She opened her eyes groggily and saw Yang Xiaotao's back.

Turning back to look at his wife, Yang Xiaotao sat back down on the edge of the bed. "It's still early, sleep a little longer."

Ran Qiuye pulled the blanket over herself, glanced down, and then snorted coldly at Yang Xiaotao, "If you don't behave in your sleep from now on, I'll share a room with my daughter."

Yang Xiaotao chuckled and said, "What are you saying? We're an old married couple, why are you still shy?"

Ran Qiuye ignored her and picked up her underwear from the side, putting it on through the blanket.

Yang Xiaotao was also well aware of his wife's personality.

Turn off the lights, and everything will be easier to talk about.

For most of the day, unless absolutely necessary, never cross the line.

After the two got dressed, Yang Xiaotao went to the kitchen to prepare breakfast.

With a large family, it's natural to prepare early.

After rinsing the millet, Ran Qiuye put it into the pot, and also put the prepared eggs into the rice cooker.

At this time, the children in the family also got up one after another.

Seeing Duanwu's sleepy look, Yang Xiaotao knew that the guy had gone to bed late last night.

"Dad, my older brother secretly looked at the pager last night."

After her older siblings finished washing their faces, Dudu quietly went to Yang Xiaotao and tattled on him.

Yang Xiaotao immediately nodded approvingly, "Well done."

"Dad will buy you candied hawthorns in a little while."

"yeah!"

Dudu ran out happily, and then Rongrong ran in, "Dad, my older brother last night..."

"Okay, Dad will buy you candied hawthorns."

"Dad, I want two."

"Row."

During dinner, Duanwu suddenly noticed something odd about his father's gaze. The next second, Yang Xiaotao asked, "Duanwu, how much money do you have left on your pager?"

Duanwu's hand trembled as she held the bowl and chopsticks, and she hurriedly said, "Dad, there are still a little over three yuan left."

"A little over three yuan?"

He swallowed hard and nodded during the Dragon Boat Festival.

He knew that his father could find out everything if he had someone check his spending records, so there was no need to hide anything from him.

"I remember it was five yuan at the beginning of the month, and it's only been less than half a month. What have you been doing?"

Ran Qiuye, who was standing to the side, asked curiously.

Duanwu stammered and remained silent after hearing this, and Yang Xiaotao put down his chopsticks with a stern look in his eyes.

The old man next to him suddenly coughed, and Yang Xiaotao immediately lowered his head, picked up his chopsticks, and started eating.

Seeing this, Duanwu felt relieved, but honestly said, "I... I messaged Fatty Nan. They asked when the new game would be finished, and they also mentioned that they're going to hold a game competition in Hong Kong next year, so they can prepare in advance."

"You only told Fatty Nan?"

Yang Xiaotao asked casually, and Duanwu licked his lips, his eyes habitually looking to the lower left corner, which Yang Xiaotao saw as an unconscious action of lying.

Sure enough, Duanwu nodded and said, "Yeah, I just told Fatty Nan. I didn't tell anyone else."

Yang Xiaotao glanced at Duanwu, then continued drinking his rice porridge.

Perhaps this child has grown up and has his own secrets.

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This close relationship with foreign countries is ultimately not a good thing.

Yang Xiaotao and Ran Qiuye exchanged a glance and shook their heads in unison.

Ran Qiuye had met that girl. To be honest, she was a nice girl, and her family background wasn't bad either.

But ultimately, they are foreigners, which makes Ran Qiuye very sad.

When Ran's parents heard about this, although they didn't say it directly to Duanwu, they privately told Yang Xiaotao that they shared the same opinion as Ran Qiuye.

Ran Xinrui and Ran Hongbing, on the other hand, were always eager to watch the drama unfold and kept supporting it.

Of all these opinions, what surprised Yang Xiaotao the most was that his great-grandfather actually chose to support him.

Or rather, support the choice of Dragon Boat Festival.

Such cheerfulness left Yang Xiaotao somewhat at a loss.

So, after discussing it, the couple decided to let nature take its course.

Anyway, the children will all grow up and get married in the future, and the two of us old folks will live our own lives. We can't worry about so much anymore.

Besides, there's more than one son in the family.

When Duanwu saw that her father was no longer asking questions and her mother was eating in peace, she finally breathed a sigh of relief.

We've finally gotten through this hurdle.

He quickly lowered his head to eat, then glanced at his happy younger brother and sister.

It's probably one of those two who did it.

Fortunately, my grandfather was still in the house, otherwise things would probably have gotten complicated today.

After dinner, Yang Xiaotao, as usual, took the reluctant old Taoist priest from the backyard to work.

Old Master Ye has been feeling unwell lately, so Yang Xiaotao forced him to stay in the courtyard to keep him company.

On the bus, the old Taoist priest wanted to stay in the courtyard to keep him company, but Yang Xiaotao ruthlessly suppressed him.

You're just an old Taoist priest, you can chant scriptures anywhere.

When driving, the snow particles on the road are blown by the wind and all end up in the corners of the walls.

The road was clean, but the wind was cold, and many pedestrians were dressed warmly, wearing large scarves and thick hats, and some even walked with their backs to the wind.

Upon arriving at the Ninth Department, Yang Xiaotao inquired about the progress of the West-East Gas Pipeline project.

Upon hearing this, Lou Xiao'e quickly picked up the latest intelligence report and said, "President Yang, according to the information compiled by various departments..."

"The western region has basically completed the plans made before the end of the year, but cooperation with Turkmenistan has not yet officially started."

"Professor Xie Jiarong has already conducted research in the western region, and we will announce the results later."

Yang Xiaotao picked up the tea that Liu Lixue had just brewed, took a sip and felt warm all over. "Tell Teacher Xie to be careful."

"We're not in a hurry."

Lou Xiao'e nodded and continued, "The middle section."

After listening to the progress of the West-East Gas Pipeline project team, Yang Xiaotao had a basic understanding of the situation.

It won't be finished this year; it'll probably be the second half of next year.

Fortunately, it can still be completed, and we can afford to wait.

After Lou Xiao'e explained the recent situation, Yang Xiaotao responded to each point, and dealt with the issues on the spot as much as possible.

If they couldn't handle it, they told Lou Xiao'e to take the documents to Li Hongfeng.

Yang Xiaotao will spend most of his time at the research institute during this period.

In Zhao Gang's words, it means he's not doing his proper job.

"I have something else to tell you, Mr. Yang." Just as Yang Xiaotao was about to leave the office for the research institute, Liu Lixue suddenly stood up and called out to him.

"what's up?"

Yang Xiaotao stood at the door and asked curiously.

"Mr. Yang, it's about the printer."

"printer?"

Yang Xiaotao stopped and walked back to his office, then looked at Liu Lixue intently.

What's wrong with the printer?

Liu Lixue took out a document from the drawer and said, "This is a message from the University of Technology. We were working with various universities to study the linkage between printers and computers, and they have an idea and want to experiment with it."

After Liu Lixue mentioned it, Yang Xiaotao actually remembered this matter.

Back then, it took Jiubu a lot of effort to get the computer and printer working together.

In the end, the problem was not solved.

In particular, the motherboard problem of the printer has not been resolved.

Even today, printers use inkjet technology.

Therefore, under the circumstances at the time, Yang Xiaotao listened to everyone's opinions, communicated the matter with various universities, and collaborated on the research.

I thought it would take some time for a new type of printer to appear, but unexpectedly, in just over a year, someone has made a breakthrough.

That's really unexpected.

"Do they have any ideas?"

Yang Xiaotao asked curiously.

Liu Lixue shook her head, "I don't know, I just have an idea to try, but we need to provide the latest computers so that it will be easier to conduct research."

Yang Xiaotao stroked his chin, hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said, "Give them one."

"As long as I can figure it out, I will ask my superiors for approval and recommend them for credit."

Liu Lixue nodded immediately.

Yang Xiaotao thought for a moment and then said, "When you deliver it today, go with me and take a look."

"Tell me about any discoveries you make."

Liu Lixue nodded. "I understand."

Leaving his office, Yang Xiaotao headed towards the research institute.

Liu Lixue glanced at the snowflakes blowing outside and complained, "Our General Manager Yang just knows how to boss people around."

"How can I go with such heavy snow?"

Lou Xiao'e chuckled, "Who told you to say that at this time?"

"Besides, you could have just told Secretary Hong about this. Why did you have to block him? Aren't you just asking for trouble?"

Liu Lixue snorted coldly, "Ever since he knew he had to complete the mission, this guy hasn't done anything."

"I go to the research institute every day!"

Lou Xiao'e got up and walked to Liu Lixue's side. "Xiaoxue, you're not missing him because you can't see him, are you?"

"Pah, pah, pah, would I miss him?"

Liu Lixue quickly denied it, then looked at Lou Xiao'e, "Xiao'e, are you asking for trouble?"

The next second, Lou Xiao'e ran straight out of the office, saying, "I'm going to check on the performing arts troupe. Good luck!"

"asshole."

Liu Lixue waved her little fist, then picked up the phone and dialed.

Around mid-morning, a jeep and an armored vehicle drove out of the Ninth Department's gate.

Liu Lixue sat in the jeep, and the driver, Liu Feng, said with a smile, "Sis, what are we going to do this time?"

The two are three years apart in age, with Liu Lixue being the older one. Since they both share the same surname, and Liu Feng is Yang Xiaotao's driver and they are quite familiar with each other, Liu Lixue started calling him "sister."

Of course, Liu Lixue made it clear to Liu Feng on the first day that he should give up any other ideas as soon as possible.

Liu Feng was also shocked by Liu Lixue's straightforwardness, and then he was willing to be her subordinate.

"What else can I do but work for others?"

Liu Feng immediately shut up after hearing this.

When I joined the Ninth Division, my uncle told me to talk less and do more.

Especially regarding matters concerning the Nine Departments, never ask about things you're not supposed to know.

Liu Lixue leaned back in her seat, watching the snowflakes flying around outside, her eyes filled with complex emotions.

During this time, she had been trying to find out about the effective drug, but there had been no progress.

Of course, she wasn't doing it for herself, but for her second grandfather.

In the past two years, my second grandfather has devoted himself to his career, and his hair has turned much whiter.

It's better to be safe than sorry.

She only wanted to give her second grandfather the best.

Unfortunately, there has been no progress so far.

'Perhaps I'm overthinking it!'

With that thought in mind, the car arrived at the Industrial University.

The security guard stepped forward to check the identification and then quickly let them through.

Soon, two cars stopped in front of the office building.

Upon learning of the situation, the principal immediately led a group of people out to greet them.

"Secretary Liu, it's snowing, thank you for making this trip."

The principal was a thin old man who spoke with a slight Sichuan accent. Several young men followed behind him, but Liu Lixue paid them no attention.

"Principal Wang, you're too kind."

"If you need it, I'll bring it to you even if it's snowing, let alone if it's raining knives."

Liu Lixue smiled and then had the computer she brought carried into the office building.

"Principal Wang, President Yang inquired about the situation this time. If there is any progress, he said he would recommend your school for commendation."

Liu Lixue didn't mince words and spoke directly.

Principal Wang grinned and said, "Then you must thank General Manager Yang for me."

Liu Lixue laughed along, "You sound so confident."

Principal Wang raised an eyebrow, then looked at a young man behind him, "Come, come, Xiao Wang, let me introduce you. This is Secretary Liu from the Ninth Department."

As Principal Wang introduced him, a young man wearing glasses and with a slightly scholarly air stepped forward, smiled, and nodded to Liu Lixue, "Secretary Liu, hello! My name is Wang Shuhao!"

"Hello, Comrade Wang Shuhao."

Liu Lixue smiled faintly. In fact, she had seen the young man as soon as she entered, and she could feel his gaze on her the whole time.

However, I've seen this kind of scene many times before, so it doesn't seem strange.

"Secretary Liu, don't underestimate Xiao Wang."

At this moment, Principal Wang patted Wang Shuhao on the shoulder and said with a smile, "Our little Wang is an expert who has returned from overseas."


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