Chapter 2716
The Old Father's Little Cabbage
Chapter 2716 The Old Father's Little Cabbage
It was evening in Beijing.
After receiving Liu Huaimin's call, Yang Xiaotao only listened for a couple of sentences before hanging up and preparing to go home.
everything is normal.
This is the news Yang Xiaotao wanted to hear.
For such a big matter, we must first consider that the factory's production should not be affected.
Production is proceeding smoothly, which puts Yang Xiaotao at ease.
Secondly, the impact on the local area must be considered.
Fortunately, the local authorities intervened, and no one from any department tried to sabotage the effort, which managed to suppress the potential danger.
Finally, we need to consider the capabilities of the person carrying out the task.
With Liu Huaimin and Liang Zuoxin personally overseeing things, there were no major issues.
As for the consequences of this incident, Yang Xiaotao no longer cares.
I've been staying at headquarters for the past few days and haven't had a proper rest. If it weren't for Xiaowei helping me stay awake, I would have fallen asleep long ago.
So, after returning to the courtyard house, Yang Xiaotao had dinner with his family and then went to bed.
When I woke up, the sun was high in the sky.
Hearing a rustling sound in his ear, Yang Xiaotao squinted and looked over.
They saw the fourth sister, Rongrong, sneakily lying on the bedside table, her eyes glancing around from time to time, especially at Yang Xiaotao. After finding no movement, she reached out her little hand, opened the drawer, took something out, hurriedly closed the drawer, and then ran out in a flash.
They didn't care that the sound of running would wake up the person pretending to be asleep; they would disappear after a while anyway.
Yang Xiaotao opened his eyes and propped himself up.
He knew exactly what was in the drawer.
Ran Qiuye usually keeps her child from eating sweets, except on holidays.
But what child doesn't like sweets?
Moreover, leaving candy in the house is just tempting children to do wrong.
But this was Teacher Ran's decision, and Yang Xiaotao didn't dare to disagree, so he could only secretly give a few children a special favor.
However, we need to keep an eye on Rongrong.
Yang Xiaotao stroked his stubble, pondering how to properly educate the child.
Stealing should not be tolerated.
Even in one's own home.
This is just taking candy; what if they start taking things from their pockets later?
Yang Xiaotao has a habit of keeping some money in his coat, which makes it easier to take things out of his pocket.
Otherwise, if you're penniless and suddenly find yourself with a wad of cash, even your own wife will become suspicious.
Therefore, this habit should not be tolerated.
Of course, you can't just start by giving the child a harsh scolding, as that wouldn't be good for them either.
After all, children are still people, no matter how young they are; they have their own thoughts and their own world.
"It feels like educating children is more tiring than going to work!"
Muttering to himself, Yang Xiaotao got up, rubbed his stomach, and headed to the kitchen.
"Dad, get up!"
Miaomiao was holding Dudu in the house while Ran Qiuye and Cuiping went to the market to buy things, leaving Miaomiao to look after the house.
Upon seeing Yang Xiaotao get up, they rushed over.
The little girl has grown up. She'll be taking the junior high school entrance exam after the New Year. She's doing great, getting first place in every subject in her grade.
She was a good student, sensible, and most importantly, she mastered the family's signature thrusting technique under her great-grandfather's guidance. Even the boys at school might not be able to beat her.
Uh
This has been proven in real combat.
Yang Xiaotao and Ran Qiuye are closer than biological daughters.
"Where's your mother?"
"I went grocery shopping with Aunt Wang. Mom said you should get some rest!"
Yang Xiaotao smiled and took Dudu from him. The little guy looked at his dad and started swiping around.
"Dad, have some candy!"
Dudu said with a wronged expression, her little eyes glancing at Duanwu beside her.
Miao Miao lowered her head upon hearing this, while behind her, Hou Wu was shoveling away coal ash, but judging from what he was muttering, it was clear what was inside.
Then look at Yueyue and Rongrong, they look just like Duanwu.
However, Yueyue was shy, and when she saw her father looking over, she lowered her head as if she had done something wrong.
Rongrong, on the other hand, is quite bold. Not only was nothing wrong with her, but she also stuck out her tongue, looking fearless.
If she hadn't just woken up, I would have given this girl a good scolding.
"Five candies are missing from the bedside table. I wonder who stole them!"
Yang Xiaotao said casually, and Dudu was about to reach out, but was startled by Duanwu's funny face, which looked aggrieved.
"We can't leave it there anymore! We have too many little mice in the house!"
As he spoke, he patted Dudu's head and went into the kitchen.
A moment later, Duanwu's questioning voice could be heard, "Five yuan? Isn't it four yuan in total?"
"Really four pieces, but Dudu won't eat them..."
"But Dad said it was five yuan. Fourth brother, did you hide one yuan?"
"no!"
"There is..."
Listening to the argument inside, Yang Xiaotao smiled smugly, then picked up a bowl of rice left in the pot and went out. He sat on the steps by the door, watching the little ones with their faces flushed, and felt even more smug.
"I'm telling you, this rice with soy sauce and garlic tastes pretty good!"
A cold, eerie voice suddenly came from the side, and Yang Xiaotao knew who it was as soon as he heard it.
"Old Yu, your skills have improved! You walk without making a sound!"
As she turned around, she saw Yu Zecheng carrying his daughter and walking over with a serious expression.
This guy is actually a doting father to his daughter, something Yang Xiaotao hadn't noticed before.
Before I had my daughter, I was always away from home, and I wouldn't come back for ten days or half a month at a time.
Now that I have a daughter, I can go home to see her every day after lunch.
"My kung fu skills can't keep up with yours!"
"Taking the head of a general from a thousand miles away without making a sound, that's awesome!"
Yu Zecheng sat next to Yang Xiaotao, while his daughter struggled to run into the yard and then followed Duanwu.
As for Dudu, who was "childhood sweethearts," he didn't even glance at her.
It has to be said that young girls tend to like older boys.
Well, the reverse is not necessarily true.
"Old Yu, just say what you want to say. We're going to be in-laws, so let's not be formal with each other!"
Yu Zecheng curled his lip and said, "Get lost. When did I become in-laws with you? Stop trying to flatter yourself."
As he spoke, he glanced tenderly at his daughter, who was his precious little cabbage.
However, my own stones are not bad either, and these seedlings are quite good too!
Such in-laws are not bad!
In the blink of an eye, Yu Zecheng completed the transformation from planting bok choy to harvesting bok choy.
Seeing Yu Zecheng's expression, Yang Xiaotao knew that this guy was starting to have designs on his daughter, so he quickly poked him with his chopsticks, saying, "You bastard, stop trying to take advantage of my daughter!"
Yu Zecheng sneered, "Pah! You'd better not try anything with my daughter!"
After they finished speaking, they both realized something was wrong, so they each sat down on the side.
Yang Xiaotao continued to shovel rice into his mouth, crunching on a clove of garlic.
Yu Zecheng was silent for a moment before saying directly, "I have something important to tell you."
"Your operation has frightened quite a few people. Keep a low profile for a while!" "Especially with the New Year approaching, don't cause any trouble!"
Yang Xiaotao put down his chopsticks. "What news do you have?"
Yu Zecheng nodded silently, "The higher-ups are studying your route."
"It's said that it even alarmed headquarters, and they're probably still in a meeting right now."
Yang Xiaotao was taken aback. "It can't be that serious. We were just handling some private matters internally, and it's already alarmed the higher-ups?"
Yu Zecheng chuckled, "Yes, to handle some personal matters, ten armored vehicles and about a hundred elite soldiers marched a thousand miles in three days and two nights, directly from the north to the south!"
"Is there anywhere you can't go from here?"
"You think it's a small matter?"
"This thing is shocking, not to mention those who know about it, even outsiders are shocked when they hear about it."
Yu Zecheng patted Yang Xiaotao on the shoulder, "Anyway, you should just behave yourself at this time, read more books, and don't meddle in other things."
He then leaned closer and said, "These aren't my words, they're what our boss told me to say."
He patted Yang Xiaotao on the shoulder again before getting up and walking out.
Yang Xiaotao nodded, "Don't worry, it's just an internal transfer, we won't concern ourselves with anything else!"
Yu Zecheng nodded, "My Xiaoxiao will help keep an eye on things. Cuiping will be back tonight!"
The voice came from behind the hanging flower gate. Yang Xiaotao snorted coldly, "My daughter-in-law is none of your business."
"Fuck you uncle!"
Yang Xiaotao chuckled upon hearing Yu Zecheng's curses.
After finishing his rice, Yang Xiaotao got up and patted his bottom.
I was originally planning to go to headquarters, but now, judging from what Yu Zecheng said, I guess a lot of people are watching me.
Now that the goal has been achieved, it's time to stop.
Otherwise, some people really won't be able to sleep!
Thinking this, Yang Xiaotao saw the children in the yard and decided to give himself a day off and go fishing.
"Miaomiao!"
"dad!"
Miao Miao came up to him, and Yang Xiaotao took out a box of chocolates from his pocket.
We'd seen this at home before, so on Dragon Boat Festival, we immediately brought a bunch of kids over, eagerly anticipating it.
"Miaomiao, Dad is going fishing. Your mom will get ready when she gets back. I'll cook lunch when I get back."
"Take good care of your younger siblings."
"Okay, Dad!"
Miao Miao was overjoyed as she received the chocolate.
Yang Xiaotao glanced at Duanwu again, "You little rascal, keep a close eye on him, he's not allowed to leave the main gate!"
"Yes, I promise to complete the mission."
After saying that, he followed Miao Miao into the house to distribute the chocolates, while Yang Xiaotao picked up his fishing rod and went out.
It's so cold today, we'll probably have to break the ice!
But fish tastes even better in winter!
Just as Yang Xiaotao was carrying his fishing rod toward the West Sea, Boss Peng stood at the headquarters entrance, listening to the occasional noise coming from inside, and hesitated whether to go in.
"This isn't the work of a security department; even the training brigade might not do this..."
A slightly aged voice came from behind, followed by another voice interrupting, "Stop it, what training team? This is the factory's security department. Don't try to take all the good stuff and send it to the training team. Have you no shame?"
"Get out of the way. I didn't know it was the security department, but so what? They have to take orders too..."
"What's wrong with our training unit? Isn't it all about improving the overall strength of the army..."
"You're not convinced, are you? Then let's have a go and see what happens!"
"Hey, I'm not having it!"
"Old Li, don't be a coward, go for it!"
"Yeah, I've disliked their training team for a long time. Old Li, get on them!"
"Go away, go away, you're everywhere..."
"Hey, Lao Li, are you a dog? You bare your teeth at everyone you see!"
"What's wrong?"
"Where else could this mobile force go if not here?"
"Stop trying to make yourself look good, we're just as good..."
A group of people were arguing, occasionally throwing out profanities, showing absolutely no sense of decency.
"Ahem, esteemed leaders, the security department of the Ninth Division is subordinate to the Third Division!"
Suddenly someone spoke, the noise in the room stopped, and then the arguing resumed.
"What happened to the three places? What happened to the three places!"
"We're still headquarters, so what? You got a problem with that? I can still lift a gun..."
Upon hearing the other party mention three places, the group immediately raised their guns in unison, and Old Zhang, who was speaking, was so rebuked that he dared not raise his head.
He just wanted to remind them that the Security Department of the Ninth Division was a newly established Third Division, and the direct superior of the Third Division was at the same level as their headquarters.
To put it bluntly, they're not from headquarters!
As a result, these old guys pretended to be ignorant while knowing the truth, and just wanted to take advantage of others.
Old Zhang was speechless; he had been called to the meeting purely for show.
Despite the bright stars on his shoulders, he's just a junior in this house.
Don't let their combined age of several hundred years fool you; they're all incredibly sturdy. If you really piss them off, they're ready to roll up their sleeves and get to work!
If it weren't for the good working relationship with the Ninth Division and the fact that he needed their help, he wouldn't have said a word and would have preferred to remain completely invisible.
But after hearing this, I couldn't help but speak up to remind them.
Who knew that after saying just one sentence, I would get a sharp rebuke.
Old Zhang decided not to speak again.
Just looking at the old people arguing in the middle of the room made me feel a pang of sadness.
Who could have imagined that an internal operation by the Ninth Department would cause such a huge uproar?
But thinking about the other party's feat of traveling thousands of miles, he felt a fire burning in his heart!
Even his mechanized infantry regiment wouldn't dare say they could successfully complete such a long-distance raid by vehicle.
It is important to understand that in order to launch a long-distance raid, in addition to having an elite force, it is even more important to have a sound logistical support system.
This kind of support not only includes the support of vehicles, personnel, and supplies, but also the support of information along the way, so as to be prepared at all times, take into account road conditions and route planning, and connect them smoothly.
This is the only way to complete the raid in the shortest possible time.
Thinking of those trucks that broke down after running for a short time, and the Type 59 tanks that stopped halfway through the road, Old Zhang closed his eyes in pain.
What upset everyone outside was that no news of the other party's actions had been leaked. In other words, they only found out about the other party's appearance in Liuzhou after the fact.
Then, upon reviewing the route, they were immediately dumbfounded; the other party hadn't taken the usual path at all.
Thanks to the powerful mobility of the Kui Niu armored vehicle, it almost broke away from the main marching route.
As a result, the responses from various places were all ambiguous, and in the end, no one reported them.
Regardless, the other side's operation has stirred up a hornet's nest. If the other departments also do something like this, how can the team be led?
Just thinking about it makes me shudder.
Thus, the debate at this meeting turned into how to incorporate these guys from the Ninth Department.
Judging from the current situation, everyone has their eye on them and wants to find a match for their "son".
I just don't know how Jiubu's family feels knowing that so many people are eyeing their little cabbage, whom they raised with such care.
I imagine the old father must be feeling very upset.
No, that's not right.
Based on his understanding of the Ninth Department, especially Yang Xiaotao, they were not the type to suffer losses.
If this causes a commotion...
Thinking of this, Old Zhang stretched his hips, then crossed his arms and put on a smug smile.
"hey-hey…"
"That's going to be lively!"