Courtyard House: Starting as an engineer, crushing a yard full of poultry

As for the safety issue, there is still considerable skepticism regarding the deaf old woman in the courtyard.

It's rather unusual for a madam to have a whole box of small yellow croakers hidden in her room.

No matter how much money you make, you could never become this wealthy.

There must be other identities involved; it's certainly not a problem for him to create something like this.

But if this deaf old woman does indeed have another identity, then the safety of himself and his family will be greatly threatened.

This is a factor that Li Xiangdong has to consider.

"What? Chief Engineer Li, can you really manufacture such a weapon? We desperately need it right now. Enemy spies are very active in our country, and many serious incidents at night are being suppressed and not reported."

"It's your identity. I can only reveal this much to you. Any more than that would be considered a leak."

Zhang Yu no longer doubted Li Xiangdong's abilities; since Li Xiangdong dared to say such a thing...

In the military, even if you sign a pledge, it's not something you can just sign casually.

Failure to complete the task as required will be punished with the death penalty.

This is no secret; many cultured intellectuals are well aware of its advantages and disadvantages.

If Li Xiangdong can really manufacture a weapon that facilitates nighttime operations.

That would be invaluable in eliminating these hostile elements.

At that time, fewer comrades on our side will be sacrificed.

In just those few cases, dozens of comrades have already sacrificed their lives.

Zhang Yu remembers every single name; they are all heroes and martyrs.

"Give me seven days, and I will compile a list of materials. Some of these materials are not available at the steel rolling mill, and I need your cooperation to secretly transport these materials to the steel rolling mill. This matter must be kept secret from the outside world; the higher-ups should know what to do."

Li Xiangdong said seriously.

"Of course, Chief Engineer Li. Just tell me what you need. Money and materials are no problem. As for your safety concerns, there's absolutely no need to worry. We will leave a platoon of soldiers to fully protect your safety."

"No one will disturb you during your work hours."

Zhang Yu said firmly.

"I don't need to be too worried about my personal safety. Most people are no match for me. The main concern is the safety of my family. You may not know this, but I have a fiancée named Yu Li. Her family lives in the 4-2-1 courtyard house. I hope to ensure their safety as well."

Li Xiangdong thought for a moment and then said.

"Chief Engineer Li, you can rest assured about this. We will send people to protect their safety. During this period, we hope you will not leave the steel rolling mill. We apologize for the inconvenience."

"After this mission is over, I will report the truth to my superiors, and you will be rewarded according to your contributions."

Zhang Yu said.

"Okay, I'll go back and tell my family not to worry, so they won't be constantly worried about me at home. After I get back and settle in, I'll make a list. Thank you for your help."

Li Xiangdong thought for a moment and then said.

"This request is possible, but you must keep it confidential. This matter must absolutely not be disclosed to the outside world, also for security reasons."

Chapter 102 The Deaf Old Lady's Secret

After tidying up a bit, Li Xiangdong went to find Yu Li and explained the situation.

Back in the courtyard house, we put everything away, including ingredients and seasonings needed for the household.

After locking the door, he returned to the steel rolling mill and gave Zhang Yu a list.

Zhang Yu acted very quickly, immediately reporting to his superiors and gathering the necessary materials.

……

The deaf old lady behaved well in prison, and there was only one witness to bring charges.

Looking back at her past actions now, they're neither a huge deal nor a small matter.

Whether it was due to connections or something else, he was released from prison unscathed after a short time.

On the day of her release from prison, the deaf old woman walked alone in the alley, seemingly waiting for someone.

The deaf old woman looked around in front of a dilapidated wooden door.

Seeing that there was no one else around, he gently knocked on the door.

Two seconds later, it debited three more times, then waited a while, and then debited two more times.

"It's dark, who's knocking at the door? 26"

"Third Aunt is back, and she has nowhere to stay."

"Is Auntie in good health? Is there enough He Shou Wu left?"

"There is no Polygonum multiflorum, only honeysuckle."

With a creak, the door opened.

The deaf old woman cautiously went inside.

"Sakura, don't you know you're not allowed to come here unless there's a reason? Why did you take such a big risk? We finally managed to get you out of prison, is there something wrong that you're in such a hurry to come here?"

A man wearing a straw hat and a black cloth over his face stared coldly at the deaf old woman.

“Mount Fuji, the one who sent me to prison this time is a little beast from our courtyard. Has his background been investigated? If he's here, my movements will be very inconvenient.”

"Moreover, I have already exposed one aspect of my identity, and I'm afraid they will continue to investigate me. I hope to return to the island nation as soon as possible."

"The deaf old lady said anxiously."

“Li Xiangdong, an engineer, an orphan. We have already verified his identity. We were originally thinking of not letting you do this, but since you are here, let's get this done and then send you back.”

The man said coldly.

"He's just an engineer. What threat does he pose to the island nation? My current situation in the courtyard is very precarious. If I were to handle this matter, I might not succeed."

The deaf old lady only wanted to return to the island nation, but now that her identity had been exposed, there wasn't much she could hide.

If we stay here any longer, what if the higher-ups start investigating what happened before?

Her identity as a spy will definitely be thoroughly investigated.

If caught, he would definitely be sentenced to death.

The deaf old lady did not want to continue with the task; she had already experienced Li Xiangdong's abilities firsthand.

This person is also very peculiar.

There isn't a particularly good way to get rid of Li Xiangdong at the moment.

“Sakura, the island nation has treated you well over the years. You have to do this mission. If you hadn’t entered this door, it would have been fine, but now that you’re in, this mission is indispensable to you.”

"This is a pistol. With it, I believe you should know what to do. As long as you get rid of Li Xiangdong, our people will come to your aid immediately."

The man's tone was full of dissatisfaction.

The island nation had already fabricated several layers of her identity as a deaf old woman.

The purpose was to enable her to move around more effectively in Beijing.

Over the years, the deaf old woman has been selling information.

This allowed the island nation to repeatedly succeed in certain plans.

The deaf old lady also made a lot of money because of this.

According to the latest news, Li Xiangdong is a very strange person.

I don't know how they managed to manufacture several weapons, and these weapons were very advanced.

This is extremely disadvantageous for island nations.

After discussion, the enemy's top brass finally decided to eliminate Li Xiangdong.

This can nip a potential threat to the island nation in the bud.

“Once the gunshots start, there’s no way I’ll leave this courtyard. Isn’t this mission just sending me to my death? I might as well just turn myself in and spend the rest of my life in jail anyway. I’m not taking this mission.”

The deaf old lady wasn't stupid; this mission was clearly meant to send her to her death.

Once the gunshots rang out, the inspection team would arrive immediately.

All my efforts over the years will be in vain.

If we don't take this task, there's still another way to survive.

The next task is tantamount to courting death.

"Alright, this gun is the last resort. If there's no other way, you have to shoot, or I'll kill you right here in this yard."

"Here is a packet of a new type of poison developed by the island nation. Only we have the antidote. Go and poison him, and force him to reveal the secrets he knows, as well as the blueprints for the weapons. You should be able to do that, right?"

The man also noticed that the deaf old woman had been behaving very strangely lately.

I'm starting to feel like I want to leave the organization.

Since the deaf old lady understands all this, let's try a more tactful approach.

This poison won't kill you instantly, but it will drive you into a frenzy.

With fever and persistent itching, it's impossible for an average person to survive for more than 12 hours in this state.