Courtyard House: My Wife is Xu Huizhen

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Chapter 650

At that time, with the steady advancement of the "First Five-Year Plan", New China initially built an industrial foundation and took an important step in national industrialization.

Although the Soviet Union provided technical assistance during this period, it helped establish many industrial projects in the country.

But it must be admitted that the technology provided by the Soviet Union was not top-notch.

At that time, European and American countries had been deeply involved in the wave of the Second Industrial Revolution for many years and had made major breakthroughs in cutting-edge fields such as electronics and aerospace.

Compared with them, there is still a clear gap in domestic industry.

Today, He Yuzhu shoulders an important mission in Hong Kong, which is to try every possible way to introduce various advanced technologies and transport these technologies and equipment to industrial parks by ships to contribute to the country's development.

At first, his tasks were limited to the machinery industry, focusing mainly on introducing high-precision machine tool manufacturing technology, advanced automated production lines, etc., to improve the precision and efficiency of domestic machinery manufacturing.

Today, with the deepening of the national industrial development strategy, the scope of tasks has been expanded to many key areas such as petroleum, chemical industry, electricity, and medicine.

In the oil field, advanced exploration technology and efficient refining processes need to be introduced.

The chemical industry is in urgent need of new material synthesis technologies.

In terms of electricity, advanced power generation equipment and smart grid technology have become the focus.

In the pharmaceutical field, targeted drug research and development technologies and advanced pharmaceutical processes are urgently needed to promote the national industrial system to a higher level in all aspects.

Faced with such a difficult task, He Yuzhu straightened his back instantly, with a determined light flashing in his eyes.

He solemnly said, "Leader, I am deeply grateful for your trust in me. I, He Yuzhu, am by no means the kind of person who would back down in the face of adversity. From now on, I will devote myself wholeheartedly with all my energy, use every trick in the book, proceed step by step, and spare no effort to advance the work. I will absolutely not let you down and will ensure the successful completion of the task, giving you a brilliant report!"

After discussing work, the big boss turned slightly and looked around with a sharp gaze.

There seemed to be a hint of hesitation in the air. It was obvious that he had other things on his mind that needed to be asked.

Sure enough, after a brief pause, he asked directly about the situation at the newspaper in a tone of concern and scrutiny.

He Yuzhu immediately straightened his back, looked focused, and began to recount the two thrilling confrontations between him and Jimmy in an orderly manner.

From the first meeting, the words between the two sides were like roses with thorns, every sentence was sharp and the atmosphere was tense.

In the end, the two sides engaged in a protracted battle of wits and courage, with undercurrents surging at the negotiating table.

He did not miss any subtle expression or words that contained hidden meanings, and he told them in detail without missing a single detail.

The big boss listened attentively, and after listening, his brows unconsciously furrowed tightly, as if a heavy mountain was pressing down on him.

Then he spoke slowly, his voice filled with worry, "So, we've temporarily lost control of their information. This is not good news. In this volatile situation, information is the key to victory. Without this information advantage, we're like a ship sailing in the fog, full of danger."

He Yuzhu's expression was solemn. He nodded slowly and explained in a serious tone, "The situation at that time was extremely critical and difficult. Jimmy's every move was like a bomb that could explode at any time, seriously threatening our operational plan. I repeatedly weighed and considered all possible responses, but found that there was really no other way. At that critical moment, eliminating Jimmy and severing the enemy's line of sight became the only option to eliminate future troubles."

After successfully killing intelligence officer Jimmy, He Yuzhu spent countless quiet nights alone thinking about it.

He knew clearly in his mind that given the enemy's vengeful nature, he would definitely not swallow his anger and let it go easily.

Next, they will most likely continue to send more elite and covert personnel to monitor us one after another, trying to find opportunities to subvert our personnel.

But looking back at the critical situation at that time, we were surrounded by a tight net laid by the enemy, and any mistake would mean a complete loss.

Getting rid of Jimmy became the most urgent and pressing task. Every second was a race against death and there was no room for hesitation. Even a moment's hesitation could ruin the entire plan.

The leader looked solemn, his brows furrowed, his eyes full of worry and concern.

He warned earnestly, "Yuzhu, you must not take this matter lightly. They are treacherous and cunning, and the slightest negligence could lead to unforeseen consequences. You must quickly find a way to uncover their latest movements and nip any potential danger in the bud before they act."

He Yuzhu stood tall and straight, his back straight. Upon hearing this, he immediately responded solemnly, "Don't worry, leader! I know everything. This matter is of great importance. I will be extremely careful and meticulous, paying attention to every detail. I will do my utmost to ensure that our comrades will not be harmed in the slightest."

After coming out of the leader's house, He Yuzhu stood at the door, looked up at the gloomy sky, and couldn't help but sigh deeply, which seemed to be filled with heaviness and helplessness in his heart.

His thoughts involuntarily drifted back to the incident with Jimmy, and the more he thought about it, the more regretful he felt.

When I was dealing with Jimmy's problem, I was probably too hasty and didn't think it through, so my approach was really inappropriate.

After all, Jimmy has a certain background in the United States. Now that Jimmy is gone, the forces in the United States will definitely not swallow this anger. They will definitely send new personnel to infiltrate again and continue to stir up trouble.

He Yuzhu knew that finding this newly sent person in the vast crowd was like looking for a needle in a haystack. It would not only be difficult, but would also take a lot of energy and time. This would undoubtedly make the already difficult situation even worse.

Prior to this, He Yuzhu had also tried to get some clues from Sally Morrison, and specifically took the time to have an in-depth conversation with her.

During the conversation, Sally Morrison's expression and words revealed that she knew nothing about Jimmy's secrets.

He Yuzhu looked at her and although he had some doubts in his heart, he didn't want to ask her any more questions, so he could only swallow the question that was about to come out of his mouth.

Now that things have come to this, the situation cannot be changed. He can only adjust his mindset, take one step at a time, and respond to each move with the experience and keen intuition accumulated over the years.

But after this incident, we must strengthen our defenses in the future and ensure that there are no loopholes in every link and every aspect. We must never let something like this happen again and we must not leave any opportunity for the enemy to take advantage.

Life in the capital is like a calm lake, always maintaining its usual rhythm, flowing day after day.

He Yuzhu's return was like a stone thrown into the lake, which initially caused ripples and attracted everyone's attention.

Everywhere in the streets and alleys, one could hear people talking heatedly about his sudden appearance. The voices intertwined together, like a melody full of curiosity and speculation.

But time is like a ruthless magician, quietly casting its magic.

As the days passed, the ripples caused by the stone gradually dissipated, and the novelty faded away like smoke.

The noise gradually subsided, and the capital returned to its former tranquility, as if He Yuzhu's return was just a short dream.

And He Yuzhu gradually adjusted his pace during these seemingly calm days.

He began to get used to the early morning sunlight shining on his face through the mottled shadows of the trees.

Get used to the constant hawking sounds in the vegetable market.

Get used to the occasional greetings between neighbors.

He had put behind him the strangeness and uneasiness he had felt when returning. He was finally able to calmly integrate into this familiar yet unfamiliar land and live his own life in peace.

New Year’s Day has just passed, and the courtyard is still filled with the lively atmosphere of the New Year, and the children’s laughter is still echoing in my ears.

However, time flies like an arrow, and February 5th arrived quietly. This day is both the Spring Festival, a time for family reunion, and the second day after the beginning of spring. The double celebration filled the air with a rich festive atmosphere.

During the entire Spring Festival, He Yuzhu was busy like a top and couldn't stop at all.

Carrying carefully prepared gifts in his hands, he shuttled through the streets and alleys, visiting leaders and colleagues door to door. Wherever he went, he would greet them for a long time, with a warm smile on his face, just to leave a good impression on the other party and pave a smoother road for his work and future.

At the same time, visiting relatives and friends is also urgent. He has to visit those relatives and friends whom he has not seen for a long time one by one, keep in touch with them, and maintain the ties between family members.

But that's not all. The women around him also need him to spend time to comfort them. He has to accompany one shopping and make another happy. He is busy all day long and doesn't even have time to breathe.

In this way, the days passed by in a hurry, and before he could catch his breath, the Lantern Festival had quietly arrived.

At this time, the end of February is getting closer and closer, which seems to indicate that a new chapter of life is about to begin.

Finally, He Yuzhu finally took some time out from his busy work and life. On a sunny afternoon, he took his father He Daqing to sit in the yard filled with golden afterglow, and solemnly began to discuss his sister He Yushui's schooling.

He Yuzhu gathered his emotions for a moment, then with a determined look in his eyes, he said, "Dad, I plan to take Yushui away from here with me."

When He Daqing heard this, the teacup in his hand almost slipped. Surprise and confusion were written all over his face, and his brows were twisted into the shape of the Chinese character "川".

He pressed on, "Are you really planning to take your sister with you? This is no small matter. If you leave, the family will fall apart. This yard will be so deserted during the holidays."

He Yuzhu clenched his fists slightly, speaking firmly without the slightest hesitation, "What can she do if she stays here? In our small place, resources are limited, and it's too difficult for Yu Shui to make a name for herself. Look around you, how many girls can leave this village and make something big?"

After saying this, he sighed helplessly, the worry on his face becoming more and more obvious, and his voice became a little deeper. He continued, "Her academic performance is neither good nor bad. Given her current situation, it's simply a fantasy for her to be admitted to university. Her future here is really limited. If she goes out and explores the world, she may have a glimmer of hope."

It turned out that when He Yuzhu was at home, he would watch over his younger sister He Yushui while she studied every day, urging her to complete her homework carefully, checking her homework carefully, and patiently explaining any mistakes.

Under such strict supervision, He Yushui was still serious about his studies. Although his grades were not among the best, he was still in the upper-middle level in the class, which was considered satisfactory.

However, since He Yuzhu left home for work reasons more than half a year ago, the family has lost the "tightening curse", and He Yushui is like a wild horse that has broken free from its reins, without any restraint.

At first, she could still study step by step out of inertia, but as time went on, her learning attitude became more and more lax. She started to daydream in class, did her homework perfunctorily, and her grades went downhill like a slide.

Judging from the current situation, she is still far from her goal of getting into university, and she is lucky to be able to barely reach the admission score of a junior college.

However, compared with the previous life, there has been considerable progress.

In his previous life, He Yushui only got a high school diploma. After entering the society, he encountered many setbacks. After a lot of twists and turns, he finally got an office clerk job in a textile factory with a monthly salary of only 30 yuan.

After paying for rent and food, there is little left from this meager income. Life is very tight and there is no way to maintain a decent life.

He Yuzhu sat at the table, tapping his fingers lightly on the surface, his eyes filled with deep thought.

He thought to himself that he was in his prime, full of energy, his career was gradually getting on track, and he had accumulated a certain amount of resources and connections.

If I don’t help my sister pave a bright road now, when will I?

At this moment, sending my sister to Hong Kong is an excellent choice.

Let her study preparatory courses for half a year first to lay a solid foundation.

After the preparatory course, we will try to send her to New Asia College.

Although this will inevitably cost a lot of money, my sister's future is the top priority, so any expense is worth it.

As a private institution, New Asia College has a relatively flexible admissions policy. As long as you donate a certain amount of money to the college and contribute to its development, it is not difficult to send your sister to study there.

My sister spent four fulfilling years of college life there, accumulating rich knowledge and connections, and was then able to naturally join my company to help out.

With such planning, even if my sister cannot become a leader in the industry in the future, she will never be like Qingcheng, muddle-headed and accomplishing nothing.

After all, my sister is the closest person to me in this world. We are related by blood. How can I not plan carefully for her life and make proper and comprehensive arrangements?

Chapter 651

He Daqing was filled with conflicting emotions. The thought of his daughter leaving for a distant place and being separated from her forever made his heart ache as if it were being gripped by an invisible hand.