Rebirth of the Forbidden City: The Troublemaker in the Courtyard

Chapter 603 Dongji

"Ning Yuan? When did you come back?"

When Ning Yuan heard someone calling his name at the door, he quickly turned around.

It was his immediate superior, Fu Zhong, who had already walked in from the door.

When Ning Yuan saw that several colleagues in the office stood up, he didn't do anything special. He stood up with everyone and looked at their director.

"Director Fu, I came back at noon!"

Fu Zhong smiled and nodded at Ning Yuan, then waved to Zhao Geng and the other three, indicating that everyone should sit down.

Then he found a chair and sat down.

"You came to work right after lunch? There's nothing urgent here. Why don't you take a rest and come back tomorrow? Minister Ning has mentioned this to our minister. He's busy at home, so you can take care of the family more!"

After hearing Fu Zhong's words, the people in the office did not look surprised, especially when the words "Minister Ning" and "our minister" were mentioned in his words.

This also shows that these old comrades had already found out about Ning Yuan's background through various channels.

The reason why Fu Zhong said it so casually in front of everyone proves that he had also mentioned it to these old comrades in private.

Ning Yuan could also understand it, and seeing the expressions of these older colleagues, he knew that they had an understanding of him.

Well, then there is no need to hide anything.

"Well, there's nothing serious going on at home. I just finished my work and came here. Director, do you have any tasks for me?"

Fu Zhong nodded, then handed the documents in his hand to Zhao Geng.

It was natural to say hello to Ning Yuan, but he came to the office this time because he really had something to tell them.

After Zhao Geng took the document, he glanced up and down and then frowned.

"Director, why are they asking for more this time? Are they using the flour to feed the pigs? How can such a small population eat so much?"

As he said this, Zhao Geng angrily threw the documents in his hand onto the table.

"Hey, don't be emotional, Old Zhao!"

Fu Zhong glanced at Zhao Geng and knocked on the table.

"There's no point in dragging this out. Our superiors asked us to directly reject the request, citing the material distribution regulations as an excuse. Who's going to come forward and explain this to them?"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone fell silent.

Ning Yuan is certainly not afraid of those people, but the situation is so complicated at the moment, it is better to have less trouble than more.

It is definitely not okay to take responsibility for such a thing.

Fu Zhong had actually anticipated the performance of everyone in the office.

It's understandable that no one wants to offend others, but there's no other way, things have to be done, right?

This time, Fu Zhong handed the documents to Zhao Geng, who was opposite Ning Yuan.

But the person he had in mind was the newcomer Xiao Ning.

Young people are full of energy and have strong backgrounds. In addition, they also found out that this guy has unique prestige and connections in the circle of children of cadres, and even among the young people in the entire city.

Therefore, in his opinion, it should not be difficult to use Ning Yuan to suppress these people.

The only troublesome thing is how to convince Ning Yuan to take on such a troublesome matter.

Although Fu Zhongyi was surprised to see Ning Yuan back when he just entered the office, he still asked questions specifically.

In fact, he knew it the moment Ning Yuan came back.

He waited for a while and then hurried over, fearing that this restless kid would disappear somewhere else.

After thinking about it, Fu Zhong looked around at everyone and sighed.

"What? No one wants to take this job? Do I have to go by myself?"

Zhao Geng took over the conversation at this time.

"Director, you know my situation. Our home is only a few steps away from their compound. If I were to directly reject their application, my whole family would be in for a real hard time!"

Looking at Zhao Geng's bitter face, Fu Zhong knew that what he said was basically true, so he didn't look at him again.

After glancing at the female comrade, Fu Zhong asked.

"Comrade Guo Zhaodi, why don't you go and talk to them? You're a female comrade, and they won't go so far as to push or fight you!"

Guo Zhaodi is almost fifty years old this year and already has a grandson.

She usually looks smart, so how could she take on such a hot job?

"Oh, Director, you're pushing me to death! My daughter-in-law just gave birth, and I have to take care of her every day. Those people are all from the "Zao Fan Pai" family. If they take their anger out on my child, I'll die here!"

Looking at Guo Zhaodi's resentful expression, Fu Zhong was helpless.

How could Fu Zhong not know what everyone's situation was? The reason he asked so many questions was to make Ning Yuan take on this task without any shirking.

As for the old comrade left in the office, Fu Zhong did not ask him again.

Even Ning Yuan didn't look at him.

Fu Zhong then spoke to Ning Yuan.

"Xiao Ning, look at the situation in the department right now. Old Zhao and Sister Guo's families are all involved. As for Old Song, you know, his legs and feet are not working properly, so he has no ability to dissuade those people!"

Ning Yuan sighed, nodded and said.

"Director, let me make it clear in advance that I can take this job, but if they come up and cause trouble, I have to make it clear that this is a decision made by the department!"

Fu Zhong nodded and said affirmatively to Ning Yuan.

"Of course you must tell them that this is the department's decision. The department will take care of it, so don't worry. If they have any questions, tell them to go to the higher-ups!"

Ning Yuan nodded and took the documents from the table and started to read them.

Actually, now that things have come to this, there is no room for him to refuse.

And, to be honest, this matter was not difficult for Ning Yuan.

All they have to do is to come and ask for it, and you just have to come forward and show them the department’s document of disapproval and directly refuse them.

If you dare to take action here, and others don't dare to fight back, that's their business.

You try to do it in front of Ning Yuan and see if he dares to deal with them right in front of the ministry.

Even if they went back to complain to those people, they wouldn't be able to find Ning Yuan as the culprit. From top to bottom, there was still a lot of trouble.

Ning Yuan was unwilling to answer, not because he was afraid of them, but because he didn't want to get involved.

But being in the system, unlike before, there is no one to supervise him, so people put this matter on his head, and he still has an attitude of being willing to talk and negotiate. Ning Yuan can't really not give him any face.

This leader is really nice, and the old comrades in the office are also polite to him.

Ning Yuan has no way to avoid it!

After taking on such a troublesome matter, Fu Zhong didn't say any more pleasantries and just got up and left the office.

It was almost time to get off work, so Ning Yuan packed up his things and prepared to go home.

The people in the office also packed up early and prepared to go home.

After leaving the yard, there were no accidents.

Ning Yuan went straight back home, of course, to the courtyard near Caishikou.

The No. 2 Courtyard in Shen District has been almost completed during this period.

Originally, Zhong Yan and Meng Qing were planning to move back, but Ning Yuan insisted that it would not be too late for them to wait for a few more days before moving.

In this era, all furniture was made of wood, and at most was painted with a layer of glue, paint and tung oil.

In fact, the gas hazards are not as serious as those caused by later furniture.

But Ning Yuan probably just did it out of habit, so he kept insisting.

Zhong Yan and Meng Qing had no choice but to accept Ning Yuan's resolute attitude.

I can only listen to him and stay here for a while.

There are tropical fruits brought by Huang Guiyang and others in Ningyuan Space.

Everything was in season at this time, so Ning Yuan took it out from the space when he was almost home.

Pineapples, bananas, and lychees are fruits that are not found in the north.

Taking these things home is enough to make the whole family happy.

"Boom!"

After knocking twice on the gate, Ning Yuan shouted into the yard.

"Mom, I'm back! Qingqing, come out and open the door!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he heard hurried footsteps in the yard.

"squeak--"

When the door was opened, it was Ning Wei.

Has he been really obedient these past two days? He hasn't even gone out to hang out with his friends.

"Brother, you're finally back! What delicious food did you bring?"

Ning Wei spoke excitedly when he saw his elder brother, but his attention was immediately attracted by the food in Ning Yuan's hand.

After taking the bag of fruits from Ning Yuan's hand, he called his elder brother to come into the house quickly.

Ning Yuan rubbed Ning Wei's head and then spoke.

"Where are Mom and the others?"

"Yes, I'm inside. It's too hot outside. My mom won't let me go out lately. I'm resting at home!"

Ning Wei dodged Ning Yuan's arm and spoke to him.

Yes, the weather is really hot and uncomfortable. It seems that it hasn’t rained in Beijing for almost half a month.

After entering the house, Zhong Yan and Meng Qing also came to the door.

Although Ning Yuan did not tell his mother and wife the reason for his trip to the south this time.

But they were both smart and could guess some of the reasons.

After all, something happened to those people in Shanghai a few days ago, and some people even went to their families to investigate.

After helping Ning Yuan get some cold water to wash his face and hands, Meng Qing wiped the water off him.

"Come sit down and rest for a while. There's a watermelon in the house. I'll get it for you!"

Seeing Meng Qing looking distressed for Ning Yuan, even Zhong Yan couldn't help laughing.

"Look how distressed Qingqing is, what a good wife!"

Ning Yuan couldn't help but smile awkwardly when he heard his mother's teasing.

"Mom, what are you talking about!"

Meng Qing and Zhong Yan got along very well and did not feel embarrassed at all at this time.

He spoke to Zhong Yan confidently.

"Of course, Mom. As a daughter-in-law, there's nothing wrong with me feeling sorry for my lover!"

Zhong Yan looked at her daughter-in-law. As she spent more time with her at home, their relationship became more and more like that of a mother and daughter, without any barriers between them. She also started to joke with her.

"Okay, right, right, it's only natural to feel sorry for Dayuan. It also makes Mom worry less. It's just that you two are so busy nagging every day. When will we old people be able to hold our grandchildren?"

Hearing her mother bring up this matter again, Meng Qing instantly became dispirited again.

Ning Yuan laughed and said to his mother.

"Hurry up, Mom! We'll try to give you and my dad a grandchild as soon as possible!"

Meng Qing had already run into the kitchen to get a watermelon for Ning Yuan.

"Oh, by the way, Mom, these are the fruits that Uncle Huang Guiyang and his friends brought back. If we keep them for too long, they'll go bad. Let's just eat them!"

Ning Yuan pointed at the tropical fruits Ning Wei placed on the table and said.

Zhong Yan nodded, stood up, picked up the fruits and went into the kitchen.

In the hot summer, it is so comfortable to eat these fruits and chat with your family on the sofa.

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By the time Ning Yuan returned to Sijiu City, three days had already passed in Hong Kong Island.

Chen Liangzi and his team recruited a "security team" of about fifty people right here in the shack area!

After going to Tuen Mun Central Street and taking over Chang Maoxiong's original gambling dens, brothel stalls, bars and restaurants.

Although all the cash was taken away by Changmao Xiong, the gold that Ning Yuan left for them was enough to resume normal business here and continue to bring them income.

After Chen Liangzi and Zheng Liang gave these newly recruited people a brief speech, they started to "do things" with them.

You can’t create an iron-blooded army by training soldiers, you still have to rely on fighting!

Chen Liangzi and his friends also found out where Changmaoxiong and his friends were staying.

That’s not right. It doesn’t seem accurate to say that they were the ones who inquired.

In fact, Chang Maoxiong and his men sent people back to check the situation in their territory, but they were caught by Chen Liangzi and his men and forced to reveal the truth.

After Chang Mao Xiong was scared away by Chen Liangzi and others that night, he didn't go far.

A group of people directly voted for Dongji.

Dongji is a big company. People who don’t know the inside story think that Dongji is extremely powerful.

In reality, family members know their own business. After the previous leader of Dongji passed away, the new leader's management became more lax.

None of the dozen or so small bosses below are willing to submit to each other, and the new leader still has some prestige because he relies on the name of the older generation.

Overall, these small issues can be controlled so as not to cause direct internal conflicts.

The one who fought for this piece of land in Tuen Mun was a young red stick who had just emerged from Tung Kee.

He is ruthless and ambitious, but all the lucrative places in Hong Kong Island have been occupied by others.

Only less lucrative areas like Tuen Mun, Yau Ma Tei and the new districts have not yet been divided.

That's why he brought his men here to occupy the territory, but he didn't expect that Heliansheng also set its sights on Tuen Mun at this time.

As Zheng Yaoyang, the currently popular figure in Dongji, naturally would not back down.

He immediately brought his brothers to fight with He Liansheng.

However, He Liansheng is an old brand with a large number of people and powerful forces, so it was unable to gain any advantage for a while.

The frequent fighting caused dissatisfaction among the Baidao, which made them stop. As a result, Changmao Xiong got the upper hand, which led to a series of events afterwards.

Zheng Yaoyang was naturally more than happy to have such a large group of people come to join him.

(Two chapters in one, 4,000 words!)