Scholars in the courtyard.

Chapter 1739 Reaching Cooperation
Just when Sha Zhu was thinking about discussing with Yi Zhonghai how to make good use of this opportunity, Yang Xiaotao's voice came from the yard, and the three of them looked up in the direction of the voice.

Then I saw Yang Xiaotao and Yu Zecheng walking together, arm in arm, into the house.

Seeing this scene, Sha Zhu gritted his teeth and cursed that the two were a bunch of snakes and rats, and were in cahoots with each other.

Qin Huairu's heart sank. Yang Xiaotao's power was too great, and she had to make long-term plans.

"What's the matter? Let me go home first!"

In front of the Yang family's yard, Yu Zecheng was hugged by Yang Xiaotao's shoulders and spoke helplessly.

I had just finished my work and finally had a vacation, so I went home to rest and spend time with my wife and children. But I didn't expect that as soon as I entered the yard, I saw Yang Xiaotao playing with the children. Then he ran over enthusiastically and pulled them into the house without saying a word.

What have I become? It would be embarrassing if people in the yard saw it.

Although there was already a group of people watching in the yard, it couldn't be too obvious.

"Old Yu, you've been busy during the May Day holiday, be careful that your sister-in-law won't let you in."

Yang Xiaotao said this with a smile, and Yu Zecheng said with a frown, "What nonsense are you talking about? I'm doing this for work."

"He dared not to let me in."

Yang Xiaotao gave a thumbs up and said, "Old Yu, you are awesome. You are indeed a real man."

Yu Zecheng narrowed his eyes, but his heart was beating fast because the guy in front of him was a little abnormal today.

You have to be careful.

Sure enough, before the two of them walked into the door, they heard Yang Xiaotao speak, "By the way, Sister Cuiping is in the room, you should go in quickly."

"What?"

Yu Zecheng felt his steps weaken a little, "You are not a decent boy."

As they were talking, the two of them entered the house, and then saw Cuiping standing beside them, grinning at the sight of the two of them.

That big mouth looked quite scary to Yang Xiaotao.

As for Yu Zecheng's condition, he seems quite normal now. As for what will happen after he returns home, I don't know.

"Cui Ping!"

When Yu Zecheng saw Cuiping, he called out calmly.

Cui Ping also showed a gentle expression, "Why did you come back just now? Have you eaten? I'll go back and make you some noodles."

When hearing this, Yang Xiaotao could feel Lao Yu's body tremble.

"What are you cooking? It will be ready soon. Just eat at home."

When Ran Qiuye saw this, he immediately came out to say something, then pulled Cuiping to the kitchen to help.

The old Taoist sitting nearby was playing chess with Zhou Kui. When he saw what was happening, he waved to Yu Zecheng anxiously, "Old Yu, come quickly! This kid is so stupid that he is driving me crazy."

When Yu Zecheng saw Cuiping go to the kitchen, the tense expression on his face became natural and he walked towards the Taoist priest.

When Zhou Kui saw this, he quickly stood up and made way, scratched the back of his head for his bad move, and then moved a stool over for Yang Xiaotao.

"Kuizi, go and move the TV out."

"Hey, good!"

Zhou Kui left, and only three people were left in the room.

The old Taoist priest was playing chess with Yu Zecheng while Yang Xiaotao was watching from the side, thinking about how to explain the matter.

As for the Taoist priest, he has seen this kind of scene many times, so it would be better to tell him about it so that he can be in charge of the steel plant affairs.

Yang Xiaotao was not sure whether there were any problems with the steel plant in this matter. If there were, he would need the Taoist to pay attention to it.

This old Taoist is very shrewd. Yang Xiaotao feels more at ease with him around.

Although the two were playing chess, they were both looking at Yang Xiaotao out of the corner of their eyes.

The old Taoist also knew that Yang Xiaotao did not come back last night.

Based on his understanding of Yang Xiaotao, he would not work overtime if he could avoid it during his rest time, and would never work if he could play when he was with his family.

It would be strange to say that it is okay for someone to stay out all night and work overtime in the factory.

As for Yu Zecheng, the first time Yang Xiaotao saw him in the yard, his pupils burst into tears, telling him that he had finally found him.

Neither of them was concentrating on playing chess, and they killed the chess pieces very quickly, having already captured quite a few of the pieces nearby.

"Lao Yu, our machinery factory has discovered something and we need your help."

Yu Zecheng picked up the horse and jumped across the river, "What's going on?"

Yang Xiaotao then told the story of how Li Nan was discovered at the machinery factory, as well as the information about Guo Shengjun and Lin Shen.

"It is certain that there is an improper interest relationship between them, and it is even harming the interests of the machinery factory."

"We are looking for evidence of their crimes, but it is not convenient for us to intervene in matters outside the factory."

"I'm asking for your help because I want to make sure this matter is done cleanly and that no one slips through the net."

Yang Xiaotao didn't say much, just talked about the results and skipped the specific process.

However, given Yang Xiaotao's personality, what he said was quite credible in the eyes of the two men.

Yu Zecheng put down the chess piece with a serious expression.

If what Yang Xiaotao said is true, then this matter is really not a small matter.

Although speculation and profiteering are not their responsibility, they are obligated to intervene if the matter involves huge amounts of money.

What's more, he felt that there was something unusual behind this.

Minor incidents usually happen in the countryside and villages, but if it happens to a large factory like a machinery factory, it will definitely not be a small matter.

"So, your machinery factory needs some internal adjustments?"

Yang Xiaotao nodded. "We have already locked on to several targets and are investigating them secretly. However, judging from the current situation, there is a high probability that there is a problem."

Yu Zecheng was aware of the capabilities of the Security Department of the Machinery Factory, especially Wangcai in Yang Xiaotao's yard. This guy was simply the nemesis of crime.

Thinking of this, Yu Zecheng narrowed his eyes and said, "I can help you with this, but you have to promise one thing."

Yang Xiaotao glanced at Yu Zecheng and said, "You are talking about Wangcai, right?"

"Hey, great minds think alike. It's Wangcai. With him, we can reduce the risk of exposure."

Yang Xiaotao nodded.

Because of Li Nan, Wangcai is not suitable to appear in the machinery factory. After all, everyone knows that this is their family dog.

If Li Nan found that Wangcai was following him, he would be able to figure out what was going on by just looking behind him.

This is also Yang Xiaotao's concern.

However, there is no burden in handing Wangcai over to Yu Zecheng, since they are investigating an outsider anyway.

"Wangcai will follow you tomorrow."

Yang Xiaotao made the decision and Yu Zecheng gladly accepted it.

"When can you confirm it at the earliest?"

Yu Zecheng wanted to confirm the time. It would be best if the machinery factory had solid evidence, and they also had to make preparations for the final conclusion. "One week."

"Our machinery factory basically makes purchases on a weekly basis. We have already made plans and are 80% sure that they will reveal their true colors."

Yang Xiaotao said affirmatively that he would induce the other party to make a mistake as soon as possible before the other party noticed it, so that he could follow the clues to find the cause.

If they find out and hide, it will be difficult to find the person behind them.

"One week. I'll try."

Yu Zecheng spoke conservatively. After all, they had missions at any time, so he didn't dare to say anything absolutely.

"The other party mentioned a person named 'Brother Tiger'. We believe that this person should be his superior and a key figure."

"Also, our special alloys come from metallurgy, except for those from the steel mills."

"If it's convenient, you'd better pay attention to metallurgy as well."

"I know Director Li Junhong of the Metallurgical Bureau. If you need help, you can ask him for help."

Yang Xiaotao told Yu Zecheng all the information and guesses he had learned, and Yu Zecheng kept them in mind.

As for the old Taoist, he now understood what had happened. He was surprised for a moment, and then returned to normal.

"General!"

The old Taoist's voice broke the silence. Yu Zecheng looked at Hou Pao with a helpless expression.

"Come again!"

The border between Chu and Han is on high alert.

Yang Xiaotao was not in the mood to watch the two people play chess, so he went to the yard to look after the children.

He also knew what happened in the Yan family in the afternoon. All he could say was that Sha Zhu was a piece of shit.

It was obvious that he was going to cause trouble. I was not there at the time, otherwise I would have kicked him a few times.

However, I heard that in the afternoon, Old Yan remitted all the wedding money he received to Yan Jiefang. This was beyond the expectations of the people in the hospital and made them look at him with admiration.

Since basketball came into being, Yang Xiaotao asked the workshop to build an iron frame, which was then tied under the locust tree in the yard. It immediately became a basketball court for the children in the yard.

I acted as a referee in the yard, leading a group of children to play basketball. Boys and girls all ran after them and didn't even pay attention to the TV.

After dinner, Yu Zecheng carried Xiao Shitou and Cuiping back to the backyard, and Liu Yuhua and her family also returned to their home.

In the main house, after the TV show ended, there was no more entertainment in the yard and it soon fell into darkness.

After Yang Xiaotao cleaned up and coaxed the child to sleep, he went to the study, picked up a book from the bookshelf, and sat on a chair to read.

There have been too many things happening recently and too many worries, which made him feel very tired.

Sit down now, make a cup of tea, read a book for a while, gaze at the night outside the window, listen to the chirping of insects, watch moths flying towards the light bulb, and let your restless heart gradually calm down.

“Optimal design requires comprehensive consideration of many factors, such as performance and manufacturing cost.”

“The structure of a machine depends on the running-in of its components. The existence of friction shortens the life of the components, but also strengthens their firmness.”

“The continuous discovery of power often breaks old cognition.”

The book was brought back from Hasa. Although the views expressed in it have been many years, I still have new feelings every time I finish reading it.

Perhaps this is what it means to review the past in order to gain new insights.

The sound of book pages being turned and falling, the sound of pens scratching on paper, and the sound of steady breathing made the entire study quiet, yet filled with a rhythm.

After an unknown amount of time, Yang Xiaotao heard the sound of a door being pushed open. He looked up and saw Ran Qiuye walking in with a cup in her hand.

"It's late, take a rest."

Ran Qiuye put the cup in front of the desk, then walked behind Yang Xiaotao, put her hands on his shoulders and rubbed them gently.

Yang Xiaotao covered Ran Qiuye's hand, then put it to his ear, feeling the delicacy of her palm.

"I didn't expect it to be so late."

"I was like that before. I was so absorbed in reading that I forgot about the time."

"As a result, I couldn't get up the next day."

Ran Qiuye rested her chin on Yang Xiaotao's shoulder and the two leaned against each other.

Yang Xiaotao tilted his head slightly and they kissed softly.

For a long time, the lips are divided.

"I have a gift for you."

Yang Xiaotao thought about the gifts that came out of the blind box.

This thing costs a hundred credits, it's very expensive.

It would be a loss if I didn't give it to my wife.

"What gift?"

Ran Qiuye's cheeks felt hot from the kiss. She had been with Yang Xiaotao for many years, and they were still as sweet as ever. Sometimes they would break the shackles in their hearts and play some tricks.

Just like now, I took the initiative to step forward. This was Yang Xiaotao's job in the past.

Yang Xiaotao smiled, then picked up the backpack beside him and took out a plastic box from it.

The box looked very exquisite, and Ran Qiuye was curious.

"what?"

"open to take a look."

Ran Qiuye took it with a smile, then opened it. She didn't understand it at first, but after picking it up, she realized what it was. Her face instantly turned even redder and she quickly threw it back into the box.

"Ah, you, you pervert."

Ran Qiuye couldn't think of any words, so he couldn't help but pat Yang Xiaotao's shoulder.

"If you don't like it, forget it."

"I spent ten dollars on this. I heard the material is the best. Well, I bought it for you to try. If you don't like it, I'll throw it away."

Yang Xiaotao said as he was about to pick up the box.

When Ran Qiuye heard the ten yuan, he immediately grabbed it and said, "It's so expensive, it would be a shame to throw it away."

After saying that, he took it and ran into the house.

In fact, when she touched it, she also felt that the material was very good.

Yang Xiaotao smiled and tidied up the desk.

After putting the notebook in the backpack, he turned off the light and went to wash up.

When Yang Xiaotao returned to the bedroom, he saw Ran Qiuye standing beside him. In the moonlight, Yang Xiaotao's breathing quickened as he looked at her.

That half-hidden place is extremely mysterious.

These 100 credits are worth it!