Courtyard House: Inheriting the Restaurant, the Jia Family Wants to Get It for Free

Qin Huairu, her eyes also red, said, "Brother, I want to make dozens of copies of the city's investigation findings and post them on the bulletin board at our factory and the gate of the compound! Let everyone see what happens to those who spread rumors!"

Seeing their indignant expressions, Cheng Shuhai smiled.

He waved his hand and said, "Alright, it's all in the past."

"It's over?" Sha Zhu asked, puzzled.

"Yes, it's over." Cheng Shuhai's tone was very calm. "He's been fired, his life is over. We don't need to waste any more time on a dead man."

"Besides, don't you think that this investigation by the city is actually a good thing?"

"Good news?" All three of them were stunned.

"That's right." A smile appeared on Cheng Shuhai's lips. "After all this commotion, who would dare to question us about this kind of thing so easily in the future? Our innocence has been personally stamped by the city government with an official document. That's more effective than a thousand explanations from us."

"Now, we can finally feel truly at ease."

After listening to Cheng Shuhai's words, the three of them suddenly realized what was going on.

They only saw the anger of being wronged, but Cheng Shuhai had already seen an opportunity and benefits in this crisis.

Their vision and magnanimity left them no choice but to admire them.

Behind the crowd, Xu Fugui was pressing hard on Xu Damao's shoulder, preventing him from making a sound.

Watching Cheng Shuhai surrounded by the crowd, Xu Damao muttered resentfully, "Hmph, what's with the swagger... Why didn't we find anything wrong with him..."

Before he could finish speaking...

"Snapped!"

A loud slap landed hard on his face.

Xu Fugui glared with bloodshot eyes, pointed at his nose, and warned in a low voice, word by word, "You idiot! Don't you think our family is going to die soon enough? Let me tell you, from today onwards, if you dare to say another word against Director Cheng, I...I'll break your legs with my own hands!"

Xu Damao was so stunned by the slap that he saw stars and was completely dumbfounded.

Looking into his father's eyes, which held an unprecedented look of terror and resolve, he finally realized a trace of genuine fear.

Just as things were gradually returning to calm in the courtyard.

Director Wang from the neighborhood committee, along with Section Chief Li from the government's receiving team who had visited that afternoon, came to our door again.

This time, their faces no longer held the previous seriousness and solemnity; instead, they displayed a heartfelt joy and admiration.

"Shuhai, we're bothering you again," Director Wang said with a smile.

"Director Wang, Section Chief Li, please come in."

After everyone was seated, Director Wang took out a document from his briefcase and solemnly placed it on the table in front of Cheng Shuhai.

The document had a red header and was stamped with a large, bright red official seal.

"Shuhai," Director Wang's tone became extremely solemn, "the city is very, very satisfied with your performance in this investigation and with your renovation plan."

"The city leaders believe that you not only possess advanced ideological awareness, but also the ability and sense of responsibility to solve practical problems. Therefore, after deliberation by the municipal party committee, it has been decided..."

She paused for a moment, then pushed the document in front of Cheng Shuhai.

"...We hope you can participate in the next batch of citywide enterprise transformation work."

Cheng Shuhai's gaze fell on the official document.

It was written clearly in black and white on white paper.

Notice on the Establishment of the Guiding Group for the Socialist Transformation of Industrial and Commercial Enterprises in Sijiu City.

Below is a list of group members.

The team leader is the vice mayor in charge of the economy.

There are three deputy team leaders. They are the director of the Municipal Administration for Industry and Commerce, the director of the Municipal Finance Bureau, and...

Cheng Shuhai.

His name was prominently listed.

The appointment document also specifically noted that Comrade Cheng Shuhai would be primarily responsible for the formulation and guidance of pilot programs for the transformation of enterprises in the catering, food, and retail industries.

This appointment was like a bombshell, creating a huge uproar in Cheng Shuhai's heart.

He knew this was more than just an appointment.

This is an absolute trust from the highest levels of government in the city.

This is also a ticket that can transform him from a passive "object of transformation" into an active "rule maker".

A malicious report, instead of bringing him down, unexpectedly propelled him to a higher and more central stage.

"Shuhai, how is it?" Director Wang looked at him, his face full of expectation. "The city leaders have high hopes for you. This is both a sign of trust and a test."

Cheng Shuhai slowly picked up the document.

The paper was very thin, but it felt heavy in my hand.

He knew that accepting this appointment meant he would no longer be dealing with the trivial neighborhood disputes of No. 95 Courtyard.

He will be facing hundreds and thousands of private enterprises throughout Beijing, each with its own unique circumstances and complex human nature.

He will be dealing with the truly tough nuts to crack, those with chaotic accounts and deeply entrenched relationships that are vehemently opposed to the joint venture.

He needs to walk a tightrope between protecting workers' jobs, recovering lost assets, and maintaining stable production.

The risks and challenges involved were far greater than anything he had encountered before.

However, the opportunities are also unprecedented.

Once he achieves success in this job, he will accumulate more than just wealth and connections.

That would be an intangible power that could truly influence the direction of an era and an industry.

He stared at his own name and the title "Deputy Team Leader" on the document, remaining silent for a long time.

Chen Xueru, standing to the side, watched him nervously, her palms sweaty. She knew that every decision her husband made was related to the future of their family.

Finally, Cheng Shuhai raised his head, his eyes regaining their usual calm and depth.

He looked at Director Wang and nodded solemnly.

"Director Wang, please inform the city leaders that I will accept this job."

"Great!" Director Wang and Section Chief Li both breathed a sigh of relief, their faces showing relieved smiles.

"I knew it! You've got the guts!" Director Wang slapped his thigh happily. "Don't worry, if you need our street office's cooperation, just ask for the people or resources!"

"Advisor Cheng," Section Chief Li said sincerely, "from now on, we're comrades in arms. Whatever instructions you give, our Industry and Commerce Bureau will carry them out to the best of our ability!"