Courtyard House: Starting in a Ceramics Factory

At the factory gate, a black luxury sedan was parked quietly by the roadside.

This is the special car provided to Wu Zhenghua by the military region, and it is currently a symbol of status in this factory area.

When the driver saw the two approaching, he quickly got out of the car and opened the back door.

"Nana, Director Li."

Wu Na nodded and let Li Feng get into the car first, then she got in herself.

The car started smoothly and merged into the evening traffic.

"How's your work lately?" Li Feng asked as they walked.

Li Feng had recently assigned Wu Na a lot of work, which is why he asked this question at this time.

"Hmm." Wu Na nodded. "The second phase of the project is nearing completion. Besides the tasks you assigned, I'm mainly doing some preliminary budgeting and accounting work now, so it's not too busy."

“Finance work is very important and also very demanding,” Li Feng said. “The second phase of the project involves huge investments and complex accounts, so you’ll be very busy from now on.”

This is both a polite remark and the truth.

In a massive project with an investment of millions, the flow of funds is like the valves of a heart; every inflow and outflow of funds must be clear and transparent, without the slightest error.

"I know, I'll try my best," Wu Na replied earnestly, then gave a sly smile. "Besides, with you in charge watching over things, I wouldn't dare make a mistake, otherwise you'd be the first one to take the blame, wouldn't you?"

Upon hearing this, Li Feng chuckled and shook his head: "I'm not that heartless."

The atmosphere inside the car was relaxed and pleasant. The Volga drove westward, passing through the bustling city and heading towards the western suburbs of the capital.

Finally, the car stopped at the gate of a heavily guarded compound.

The courtyard was surrounded by high walls, with armed sentries standing guard at the entrance. The massive iron gate was tightly shut, and lights were lit in the guard post at the gate. This wasn't Li Feng's first time here.

The driver skillfully rolled down the window and handed over a red pass.

After carefully checking, the sentry peeked at Wu Na in the car before snapping to attention and giving her permission to pass.

The heavy iron gate slowly opened, and the Volga sedan drove in.

The courtyard was as quiet as another world compared to when Wu Na's father last visited.

Rows of neat two-story buildings are nestled among the green trees. There are hardly any pedestrians on the road, only patrolling guards walking by in orderly steps.

……

Meanwhile, in the living room of the small building.

Wu Zhenghua, dressed in casual clothes, was sitting on the sofa looking at an internal reference document.

Although he has retired to the second line and serves as the vice chairman of the Central Advisory Commission, his many years of military service and the habits he developed from holding a high position have kept him paying close attention to the current situation.

The sizzling sound of stir-frying and the rich aroma of cooking came from the kitchen. Zhang Ying looked back and forth between the kitchen and the doorway, seemingly impatient.

"Old Wu, do you think Nana picked her up yet? It's so late." Zhang Ying's voice came from the kitchen, carrying a hint of a mother's anxiety.

Wu Zhenghua put down the documents in his hand, took off his reading glasses, rubbed his temples, and replied in a steady voice, "What's the rush? It takes more than an hour to get here from the factory. Don't you trust Nana to handle things?"

“It’s not that I don’t trust Nana, it’s that I’m worried that Xiao Li is too busy with work and will be embarrassed to come over.” Zhang Ying said, carrying a plate of freshly cooked braised pork out of the kitchen and placing it on the dining table. “You’re the same, you want to see him yourself, but you insist on having your daughter invite him, making it all so mysterious.”

"What do you know?" Wu Zhenghua snorted, picked up his teacup and took a sip. "When I personally invite someone, it's a superior meeting with a subordinate—it's official business." "Having Nana invite someone is an invitation between friends; it's a private matter. Are they the same thing?"

He paused, then continued, "I've heard Lao Zheng and Lao Jiang mention Li Feng more than once. He's an extraordinary young man. At such a young age, he holds multiple positions and has not only made the Hongxing Ceramics Factory a great success, but he also has several future projects that the ministry values ​​most. Such talent is a national treasure, and we can't use ordinary relationships to restrict him."

"And you saw him last time, he was a very handsome man."

“I know he’s talented, otherwise why would you care so much about him?” Zhang Ying said with a “I saw right through you” look on her face, taking off her apron as she spoke. “I just think that our Nana is not young anymore, she’s twenty-five, and she has high standards. She doesn’t even look at the children of ordinary cadres.”

“It’s not easy for her to show any interest in Li Feng. As her father, you should take the initiative and create opportunities for them.”

"Look at you, you can't stop talking about your daughter's marriage." Although Wu Zhenghua was scolding her, there was no blame in his eyes, but rather a hint of approval.

The couple were also extremely worried about their daughter's marriage.

Wu Na has been independent and opinionated since she was a child.

Because of her background, she had met countless talented young men, but none of them caught her eye.

The only exception is Li Feng. Ever since they met at the ceramics factory, his daughter has mentioned him much more often.

As parents, they naturally saw this and were anxious about it.

Wu Zhenghua had already instructed his secretary to thoroughly understand Li Feng's resume.

A top student from Tsinghua University, a key talent being groomed by the ministry, possessing top-notch technical skills and showing promising management abilities, and even more remarkably, calm and composed. Such a young man is practically a rare find, a perfect son-in-law.

He is now a factory director at the level of a division chief, and his future prospects are limitless.

If my daughter could get together with him, that would be wonderful.

“As elders, we can set the stage for this, but we can’t force it,” Wu Zhenghua said thoughtfully. “Young people’s affairs should be left to them to develop on their own. If we act too deliberately, it will put pressure on Li Feng and make him resentful, which would be counterproductive.”

Zhang Ying nodded: "That makes sense. So today I've prepared a table of home-cooked dishes. Let's act as elders and show some concern for the younger generation. Don't start by talking to them with a stern face about work or national affairs, or you'll scare them away."

“I know what I’m doing,” Wu Zhenghua said.

The sound of a car engine shutting off came from outside the door, followed by Zhang Ying's enthusiastic greeting.

Wu Zhenghua immediately sat up straight, straightened his collar, and put on a friendly smile, looking toward the door.

coming.

At this moment, the car carrying Li Feng and Wu Na stopped in front of a small building.

This is Wu Na's home.

Before the driver could even get out of the car and open the door, the door to the small building opened from the inside, and a middle-aged woman wearing an apron and with a gentle demeanor walked out quickly, a warm smile on her face.

It was Wu Na's mother, Zhang Ying.

"Nana, Xiao Li, you're back! Come in, come in!" Zhang Ying greeted them warmly, her gaze sweeping over Li Feng's face, her eyes filled with the satisfaction and affection of a mother-in-law looking at her son-in-law.

Although Li Feng and Wu Na haven't gotten together yet, Zhang Ying thinks it's only a matter of time, since she believes her daughter Wu Na is very outstanding and beautiful.

Although she knew Li Feng had a girlfriend, she was certain she wasn't as outstanding as her daughter. (End of Chapter)