Courtyard House: The Long-Lost Eldest Son Returns with Military Merit

Upon hearing this, Li Huaide, recalling Jia Dongming's recent achievements, said to Secretary Zhang with a hint of envy.

Upon hearing that Jia Dongming possessed such abilities, everyone present was both surprised and envious.

Around 8 p.m., a jeep stopped in front of the courtyard house.

Jia Dongming got out of the car and, with the driver's help, helped the intoxicated Xu Damao out. He thanked the driver, saying, "Master Zhang, thank you for your trouble. Please drive carefully on the road."

The driver quickly replied with a smile, "Section Chief Jia, serving the leaders is my duty. Goodbye!"

"Section Chief Jia, where did you and Da Mao go drinking? Why are you back so late? Judging from Da Mao's appearance, he must have had quite a bit tonight!"

Yan Bugui came out of the house upon hearing the noise and saw Jia Dongming supporting Xu Damao. He asked curiously.

Jia Dongming replied with a smile: "Uncle, the factory leaders are hosting a banquet today, and Xu Damao happens to be there as well."

It was probably his first time dining with factory leaders, and in his excitement, he drank a few extra glasses.

Upon hearing that Xu Damao had the opportunity to drink with the steel mill leaders, Yan Bugui looked envious and quickly asked, "Section Chief Jia, would you like me to help Damao back?"

When Jia Dongming saw that Yan Bugui said he would lend a hand to help Xu Damao, but his hands were behind his back, he knew that this was just a polite remark. He immediately smiled and said to Yan Bugui, "Uncle, Xu Damao looks big, but he's not that heavy. I can help him back myself. There's no need for you to trouble yourself."

Upon hearing this, Yan Bugui replied, "Section Chief Jia, now that you're back, I'll lock the door. You should get some rest too."

After saying goodbye to Yan Bugui, Jia Dongming helped Xu Damao, and soon they arrived at the Xu family's gate in the backyard.

Seeing the lights on inside, Jia Dongming raised his hand and knocked on the door, calling out, "Lou Xiao'e, Xu Damao drank too much at the factory. I brought him back. Please open the door."

Lou Xiao'e was leaning against the headboard reading a book, wearing a silk nightgown. Hearing Jia Dongming's voice and learning that Xu Damao was drunk, she didn't bother to change her clothes and quickly walked to the door.

Upon seeing the unconscious Xu Damao, a hint of annoyance flashed in her eyes. She quickly thanked Jia Dongming, "Section Chief Jia, thank you so much for bringing Damao back."

The moment the door opened, the light from inside illuminated Lou Xiao'e's soft, white breasts, and Jia Dongming's gaze was fixed on them.

Lou Xiao'e was about to step forward to help the man up when she saw Jia Dongming standing there blankly. She subconsciously looked up and followed his gaze to her chest. She gasped softly, hurriedly covered her clothes with her hands, and turned to hide inside the house.

This soft exclamation pulled Jia Dongming back to his senses from the scene just now. Realizing that he had lost his composure, a trace of embarrassment flashed across his face. He then helped Xu Damao into the house.

When Lou Xiao'e helped Xu Damao to the bedside, she had already put on an outer coat.

Recalling what he had just seen, Jia Dongming smiled at Lou Xiao'e and said, "Lou Xiao'e, I'll head back now. You two should get some rest."

When Lou Xiao'e saw Jia Dongming leave, she quickly stepped forward and closed the door, leaning against the door panel with her cheeks burning.

Just now, Jia Dongming's burning gaze flashed through her mind. To her surprise, she didn't feel disgusted when she thought about it. Instead, a secret joy welled up in her heart.

As Jia Dongming walked out of the Xu family's house, for some reason, the scene at the door kept replaying in his mind like a loop, causing him to feel a nameless heat in his heart that he could not calm down.

He took a few deep breaths and muttered to himself, "Looks like it really is time to settle down and start a family."

Back in the courtyard, Jia Dongming was somewhat surprised to see the lights still on in the main room.

Upon closer inspection, Qin Huairu was sitting inside doing needlework, so he asked, "Huairu, it's so late, why aren't you asleep yet?"

Qin Huairu put down her work upon hearing the sound, looked up and saw Jia Dongming's face was flushed, and a strong smell of alcohol wafted towards her. She held her breath slightly and replied with a smile, "Uncle, Mom heard that you had dinner with the factory leaders and was worried that you would drink too much and no one would take care of you, so she asked me to wait for you here when you come back."

Jia Dongming waved his hand and said, "Huai Ru, I'm not an old woman, I don't need anyone to take care of me."

"It's getting late, you should go back and rest."

Seeing that Jia Dongming was not drunk, Qin Huairu nodded and said, "Uncle, I'll go back now. You should get some rest too."

Watching Qin Huairu leave the hospital carrying her needle and thread basket, Jia Dongming washed up briefly and lay down, quietly recalling everything that had happened in the private room of the small canteen that evening.

In those days, the security department was undoubtedly a powerful department.

Although it bears the sign of the steel rolling mill's security department, in reality, even the factory leaders are under its supervision.

In the eyes of the factory's senior management, whoever controls the security department holds the real power in the steel rolling mill.

Before Jia Dongming's arrival, the factory leaders had used all sorts of tricks to fight for control of the security department.

His transfer was likely due to the higher-ups' unwillingness to see the security department fall into the hands of the factory leaders, which is why they arranged for him to serve as the department head.

His arrival effectively ended the factory leaders' hopes of controlling the security department.

Logically, to achieve their goals, these leaders should have taken the initiative to build a closer relationship with him.

Apart from Li Huaide, who was in charge of security, the other leaders almost ignored him, which puzzled Jia Dongming.

In this instance, Jia Dongming's assistance to the police in dismantling the enemy agent gang led by Zhou Xudong unwittingly made him a "lifesaver" for the leaders of the steel rolling mill.

It's only natural for factory leaders to invite him to dinner under the guise of a welcome dinner in order to mend relations.

However, Jia Dongming was quite puzzled by Yang Weimin's attitude towards him during the meal.

As a leader, even if you dislike someone, you usually won't reveal your true feelings.

At dinner tonight, although Yang Weimin kept praising him, his attitude made Jia Dongming feel inexplicably awkward.

With these questions in mind, Jia Dongming gradually drifted off to sleep.

"Ding!"

"The daily check-in system is now open. Would you like to check in?"

At 7:00 a.m. the next morning, the system's notification sound woke Jia Dongming from his sleep like an alarm clock.

A notification sound rang in his ears, and Jia Dongming slowly woke up from his sleep.

He opened his eyes, stared at the dense cobwebs on the ceiling, and silently recited in his mind, "System, sign in."

"Ding!"

"Check-in complete."

The rewards have been distributed as follows: advanced forensic skills, a set of heating equipment, ten tons of smokeless coal, ten tons of cement, ten tons of steel, and ten yuan in cash.

All items have been stored in the system space.

Should I immediately learn advanced forensic skills?

Without hesitation, Jia Dongming responded in his heart: "Learn."

In an instant, a vast amount of knowledge related to forensic medicine—autopsy procedures, human anatomy, various anatomical techniques, and testing and analysis methods—rushed into his consciousness like an electric current and were deeply imprinted, as if they were innate memories.

After mastering this skill, Jia Dongming felt a little doubtful.

He didn't understand why the system had given him the professional skills of a forensic doctor.

But he wasn't one to dwell on things, and he quickly turned his attention to the heating system.

He recalled hearing that winters in Beijing during that era were unbearably cold, and that the type of bungalow he lived in usually had poor insulation.

This equipment arrived at just the right time.

While thinking about installing heating equipment, he noticed the cobwebs on the roof and immediately decided that once the procedures for converting the public housing to private housing were completed, he would find someone to repair the house.

"Uncle, are you awake? Mom told me to call you for dinner."

Bang Geng's shouts from outside the door interrupted Jia Dongming's thoughts.

As Jia Dongming dressed, he replied, "Great job, I'll be done in a minute."

After getting dressed and stepping out of the room, Xiao Dang bounced over and exclaimed in her childish voice, "Xiao Dang got up a long time ago! Uncle is such a lazybones!"

Jia Dongming laughed and picked up Xiao Dang, teasing her, "If your uncle is a big lazybones, then Xiao Dang is a little lazybones."

I heard that lazy bugs smell delicious when roasted.

After saying that, he deliberately made a gesture as if he was about to bite her.

Little Dang squirmed in his arms, crying out urgently, "Little Dang isn't a lazybones! Uncle, you can't eat Little Dang! Mommy, help!"

Last night, because Xu Damao was drunk, Jia Dongming took a ride back in the factory's jeep, leaving his bicycle at the factory.

After breakfast, Banggeng noticed that Jia Dongming wasn't pushing his bike and asked curiously, "Uncle, where's your bicycle?"

As Jia Dongming walked out of the courtyard, he replied, "My uncle drank some alcohol yesterday and came back in the factory's car. The car is still at the factory."

We'll have to walk to school today.

Good morning, Section Chief!

At 7:30, Jia Dongming walked to the entrance of the steel rolling mill.

The security guard on duty greeted him respectfully upon his arrival.

Jia Dongming nodded in response: "Good morning, Comrade Qihang."

Yesterday's actions established his authority in the security department, and many team members greeted him along the way.

Entering the office, Jia Dongming put down his briefcase, shook the telephone handle on the desk, picked up the receiver and said, "Hello, this is the security department of the steel rolling mill. Please transfer me to the Daokou Police Station."

"This is Jiaodaokou Police Station. Who are you looking for?"

A middle-aged man's voice came from the other end of the phone.

Jia Dongming smiled and said, "Hello, comrade. I am Jia Dongming from the security department of the steel rolling mill. I am a comrade-in-arms of your Director Wang."

Is Wang Dapao there?

The other party replied politely, "Hello, Section Chief Jia."

Our station chief went to the branch office yesterday and hasn't returned yet.

Jia Dongming thought for a moment and said, "Since he's not at the station, I'll call the Chengdong branch and ask him."

The police officer from the local police station replied, "Chief Jia, as far as I know, those enemy agents are very stubborn and haven't confessed yet after all this interrogation."

The director and colleagues from the branch office are trying to find a way to break through.

Jia Dongming was not surprised by this, and simply said, "It seems I should also go to the branch office to check on the progress of the interrogation."

"Ring ring—ring ring—"

Just then, another internal phone on the table rang.

Jia Dongming hurriedly said goodbye to the other party, hung up the phone, and then answered the internal line: "Hello, this is Jia Dongming. Who is this?"

Li Huaide's smiling voice came through the receiver: "Section Chief Jia, the factory has approved your application to convert your public housing to private ownership."

"If it's convenient for you now, please come to my office to complete the formalities."

Upon learning that the matter of converting public housing into private property had been properly resolved, Jia Dongming's face immediately lit up with joy. He quickly thanked Li Huaide, saying, "Director Li! Thank you so much! I'll go and handle the follow-up procedures right away."

After hanging up the phone, Jia Dongming immediately grabbed his briefcase and strode out of the office.

He left the office and soon arrived at the logistics office of the security department. He saw Zhang Guoping sitting inside and said to him with a smile, "Guoping! I have to go to the East City Branch later and I probably won't be back until the afternoon."

If visitors are looking for me, I ask them to come back in the afternoon.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Guoping immediately nodded and replied, "Section Chief! Understood! If anyone comes looking for you, I will ask them to come back this afternoon."

After giving instructions to Zhang Guoping, Jia Dongming got on his bicycle and quickly arrived at the door of Li Huaide's office.

Upon seeing Li Huaide sitting behind his desk, Jia Dongming gently knocked on the door and greeted him with a smile, "Good morning, Director Li!"

Upon seeing Jia Dongming arrive, Li Huaide immediately greeted him warmly, "Section Chief Jia! Please come in."

After Jia Dongming sat down in the chair opposite him, Li Huaide opened his desk drawer, took out a file bag, and said to Jia Dongming with a smile, "Section Chief Jia! These are the relevant documents for the transfer of public funds to private funds."

This morning, as soon as I got to the office, I dealt with this matter first.

Now you only need to bring these documents to the finance department to complete the payment. After that, with the receipt issued by the finance department, you can go to the street office where you live to complete the property transfer procedures.

After listening to Li Huaide's explanation, Jia Dongming reached out and took the file bag, sincerely thanking him: "Director Li! If it weren't for your help, this matter probably wouldn't have been handled so smoothly."

Once all the formalities are completed, I will definitely invite you to my home for a meal.