Courtyard House: Initial Donation of 50 Million

With the reconstruction of the East Wing completed and new residents moving in, Courtyard No. 95 entered a brief period of calm and adjustment. Liang Ladi thrived in the welding workshop; her excellent skills and hard work quickly made her a key member. Her higher salary made supporting her four children much easier, and she finally smiled again. Nan Yi was a capable cook in the canteen; his superb culinary skills, though somewhat stubborn, were undeniably kind, quickly earning him the respect of his colleagues, even Sha Zhu had to admit defeat. However, the two often competed in cooking, becoming a unique sight in the canteen. Ding Qiunan had a leisurely job in the infirmary, allowing her to focus on her pregnancy. After becoming section chief, Cui Dake became even more active, managing logistics meticulously, especially adept at securing "special supplies," which earned him Li Huaide's appreciation.

The two families of security guards in the west courtyard also integrated into the courtyard's life. They were low-key and cautious, but everyone in the courtyard knew their special status and treated them with great courtesy. Wang Huanbo's living and working environment was greatly improved and his security was guaranteed.

However, the tree may wish to remain still, but the wind will not cease. The shadow of the international Cold War grew ever heavier, and the blockade and infiltration activities against China intensified. As a key unit, the Hongxing Factory remained a target coveted by hostile forces. Although Wang Huanbo's security level had been raised to the highest level, the hidden threats never disappeared.

That day, Wang Huanbo received a notification to attend a high-level technical seminar. The meeting was to be held at a classified facility on the outskirts of the city. Before the trip, the security department devised a meticulous plan, deploying three identical bulletproof vehicles along a random route, with guard vehicles providing escort from the front and rear.

Lou Xiao'e accompanied him as his secretary. Before departure, she carefully helped Wang Huanbo organize his documents and checked his personal belongings. Watching Wang Huanbo calmly get into the middle bulletproof car, her heart tightened. Although the security measures were tight, the shadow of the last assassination attempt still lingered.

"Don't worry, it'll be fine." Wang Huanbo noticed her nervousness and reassured her, "With the current security level, not even a fly could get in."

Lou Xiao'e nodded and got into the passenger seat. The driver, Xiao Zhao, and the security officer in the passenger seat were both elite personnel, their expressions serious.

The convoy arrived at the venue smoothly. The meeting concerned an important cutting-edge defense materials technology, with Wang Huanbo as the main technical leader. The discussion was intense and lasted all afternoon. It was dusk when the meeting adjourned.

On the return journey, it was already dark, and a light drizzle began to fall. The roads were slippery, and visibility was reduced. The head of security decided to change the original route and choose a relatively secluded but better-maintained alternative route.

As the convoy traveled along a riverside road, a "Road Construction" sign suddenly appeared ahead, allowing only one vehicle to pass at a time. The head of security immediately became alert and ordered the lead vehicle to slow down and reconnoiter via radio. Just then, something unexpected happened!

"Bang! Bang!" Two faint gunshots, almost drowned out by the rain! The bullets struck the front tire of the lead vehicle! It was a sniper rifle! With a silencer!

"Ambush! Protect Engineer Wang!" the security chief roared! The lead vehicle veered off course and slid to the side of the road, but the bulletproof body remained unharmed. Almost simultaneously, seven or eight dark figures sprang out from the roadside woods and under the riverbank, moving with lightning speed, heading straight for the middle vehicle carrying Wang Huanbo! They were armed with submachine guns, unleashing a barrage of fire!

"The enemy is prepared! Calling for backup!" The security chief returned fire while directing the vehicles to reverse, attempting to escape the ambush. However, the road was narrow, making turning around difficult. The escort vehicles and the attackers exchanged fierce fire, gunfire erupting everywhere!

Wang Huanbo remained calm in the face of danger and quickly ducked low. Lou Xiao'e was terrified, but instinctively tried to shield Wang Huanbo. The driver, Xiao Zhao, jerked the steering wheel, attempting to use the car to block the bullets. The car alarm blared shrilly!

The attackers were clearly highly skilled, with excellent tactical coordination, powerful firepower, and a clear objective—to destroy the armored vehicle in the middle at all costs! The security personnel, though valiant, were in a passive, defensive position, and the situation was critical!

At the critical moment!

"Boom!" A tremendous roar of engines grew louder as it approached! Two grass-green, imposing Red Star Warrior military off-road vehicles, like steel behemoths, burst through the rain and sped towards them from behind! Machine guns were mounted on the roofs, and the windows were open, revealing dark gun barrels!

It was a rapid reaction force that had received a distress signal and was stationed nearby! They happened to be equipped with the newly delivered Red Star Warrior rifles! Upon seeing the situation, the commanding officer ordered to open fire without hesitation!

"Rat-a-tat-tat!" The machine gun on the roof spat out flames, and the powerful firepower instantly suppressed the attackers!

With its superior off-road performance and protective capabilities, the Mengshi vehicle charged straight at the attackers, breaking up their formation!

The security personnel were greatly encouraged and launched a pincer attack from both inside and outside!

Seeing that the attack was futile, the attackers abandoned several corpses and quickly dispersed, disappearing into the rainy night. The battle was brief but intense.

Wang Huanbo's convoy escaped unharmed. An inspection revealed that the bulletproof vehicle had sustained multiple bullet wounds, but the occupants were unharmed. Support troops pursued the attackers for a short distance, but the attackers clearly had a pre-planned retreat, and the convoy was not completely wiped out.

This premeditated and organized ambush has once again sounded the alarm! The rampant nature and ruthlessness of enemy agents far exceed our imagination! They were even able to accurately track Wang Huanbo's itinerary (although it changed) and vehicle information, indicating that there may be internal problems or that they have more sophisticated reconnaissance methods.

After Wang Huanbo returned safely to the West Wing, his superiors were furious and ordered a thorough investigation! Security measures were once again upgraded across the board.

Having survived this life-or-death ordeal, Wang Huanbo gained a deeper understanding of the cruelty of struggle. Lou Xiao'e's composure and concern for him during the crisis also deeply moved him. While listening to the security department's report, he specifically mentioned, "Comrade Lou Xiao'e also acted very bravely this time." Although it was just a simple affirmation, those in the know interpreted it with a different meaning.

After the storm, No. 95 Courtyard seemed to have returned to its former tranquility. But everyone knew that beneath the calm surface, turbulent undercurrents surged. Wang Huanbo and his Red Star Factory had become the center of attention. And how would the feelings between him and Lou Xiao'e, which had blossomed in adversity and grown in everyday life, develop under these severe circumstances? New challenges and opportunities lay ahead.