Courtyard House: I Have Countless Bodyguards

"You should all be aware of the situation."

Liu Jianguo leaned forward slightly and tapped his finger lightly on the table. "I've already arranged the work for you. The salary will be 38.5 yuan per month, according to the factory's first-level worker standard."

He specifically emphasized the amount of money, saying it was the foundation for his livelihood. "Work hard, don't embarrass me."

He immediately began assigning tasks, leaving no room for argument: "Li Bing, you are meticulous and steady. From now on, you will work by my side as my secretary. You will handle daily documents, coordinate schedules, and also manage confidential communications."

"Yes! I guarantee I will complete the mission!" Li Bing replied in a deep voice, a sense of responsibility flashing in his eyes.

"Li Wu, go to the security department. They need tough guys to keep things in order. Show them what you're capable of, but remember, this is a factory, not a battlefield. Everything must be done according to the rules."

"Don't worry, Director! I understand! I will definitely follow the rules!" Li Wu puffed out his chest and spoke in a loud voice.

"Li Liang, Li Cheng, you two go to the Public Security Section." Liu Jianguo looked at the last two.

"The Public Security Section has a large scope, a wide range of social interactions, and complex situations. The two of you should work together, look after each other, listen more, observe more, learn more, be observant, and don't back down when you need to be firm."

"Understood! We promise to familiarize ourselves with the situation as soon as possible!" Li Liang and Li Cheng answered in unison, their responses crisp and efficient.

"First, establish a solid foundation. With your abilities, as long as you achieve results, it won't be a problem to promote you to a group leader position soon, where you can take charge on your own."

"Li Bing," Liu Jianguo instructed, "go to the Security Section and the Public Security Section now and ask Section Chief Wang Meng and Section Chief Wang Liang to come to my office."

"Yes, Director!" Li Bing responded, stood up, and walked out of the office silently but swiftly, closing the door behind him.

The office fell silent for a moment.

Liu Jianguo said to the remaining three:

"When Section Chief Wang and the others arrive, I will personally introduce you. After that, they will take you to complete the onboarding procedures."

He paused for a moment, thinking about their resettlement, and added:

"After you're officially hired, I'll have them take you to the housing management department to sort out your housing issues. You all need a place to stay."

About fifteen minutes later, footsteps sounded outside the door. Li Bing pushed open the door and stepped aside to let the two people in.

The man leading the way was Wang Meng, the head of the security section. He was tall, with a dark and serious face, and walked with a steady, military bearing. Behind him was Wang Liang, the head of the public security section, whose face was habitually plastered with a smile, but whose eyes revealed shrewdness.

"Director, you wanted to see us?" Wang Liang spoke first, smiling warmly.

Wang Meng nodded steadily, his voice loud and clear: "Director Liu."

Without exchanging pleasantries, Liu Jianguo pointed directly to Li Wu, Li Liang, and Li Cheng sitting to the side. Li Bing, who had already naturally moved to the side behind Liu Jianguo's desk, said to Wang Meng and Wang Liang:

"Section Chief Wang, Section Chief Wang, we're adding a few new comrades to your team. Li Bing will be my communications officer from now on; you'll handle most of the work-related matters. Li Wu will be assigned to your Security Section. Li Liang and Li Cheng will be assigned to your Public Security Section."

He paused, his gaze sweeping across the two section chiefs, his tone calm yet carrying undeniable weight:

"They are all children of martyrs, descendants of my old comrades who sacrificed their lives on the Korean battlefield. They had no one to rely on at home, so they came to me. I can't guarantee anything else, but their military skills and personal character are absolutely outstanding. They are experts in combat and reconnaissance."

I'll start as a Level 1 worker with the appropriate pay. Once I'm familiar with the situation, I can be promoted to Level 2 worker after a while. I understand the factory rules: performance reviews and job grading.

Wang Meng's gaze swept quickly over Li Wu and the other two. From their upright posture, composed eyes, and the unintentional aura they exuded, he could tell that they were definitely seasoned veterans. He was seven or eight parts convinced and nodded, saying:

"The people the section chief brought are definitely top-notch. The security department needs just the right amount of capable personnel; welcome them!"

He said this to Liu Jianguo, and at the same time nodded slightly to Li Wu.

Wang Liang reacted even faster, his smile was more enthusiastic, and his words were more eloquent:

"Oh my! What a glorious descendant! Director Liu, don't worry, once we get to the Public Security Section, we'll definitely take good care of him and not mistreat him! Public security work needs capable and disciplined comrades like him!"

He knew perfectly well that this was no ordinary person with connections; it was clearly Director Liu planting his absolute confidants to strengthen his control.

"Um,"

Liu Jianguo expressed satisfaction with their statements, and then seemingly casually added a crucial arrangement:

"Also, they've just arrived in Beijing and don't have a place to stay yet. You two could take them to the Housing Management Department to see Section Chief Lu. Tell them it's my idea to prioritize their housing. Ideally, we should arrange for them to stay nearby, like at No. 95 Nanluoguxiang. If there are any vacant rooms, try to get them there; it'll be convenient for their commute."

He paused deliberately at this point, his gaze becoming more meaningful, and slowly said:

"These guys are in your hands now. Help them get familiar with the situation and make sure their onboarding is done smoothly."

These words sounded like normal instructions from a leader, but to Wang Meng and Wang Liang, seasoned veterans who had been in the workplace for many years, they took on a different meaning.

"I have high hopes for them," and "It shouldn't be a problem to appoint them as Level 2 workers in a while"—these are almost blatant hints.

These four are people I, Liu Jianguo, am determined to protect. I've already paved the way for their futures. You shouldn't get in my way, and you should do me a favor. This is indirectly telling them that I have very strong connections, so don't cause any trouble. These four are my trusted followers, and I'm going to promote them.

Wang Meng and Wang Liang instantly understood what he meant. Wang Meng lowered his eyelids slightly, concealing a complex emotion in his eyes.

Wang Liang's smile became even warmer, even tinged with a hint of flattery.

Both of them knew perfectly well that a higher rank could crush a lower one, especially since this person was a newly appointed official with a powerful background and the aura of a "combat hero." He was making his mark and all the paperwork was in order, so it was no wonder that the two section chiefs had no right to interfere.

Thinking about it more deeply, how valuable is a regular job at a steel rolling mill these days?

They have some connections and can occasionally help people find a job, but at most they can only find temporary workers or squeeze them into the workshop as apprentices.

Assigning four people with impeccable backgrounds and excellent qualities directly to key departments like the security department and public order section is completely beyond their capabilities and something they wouldn't even dare to dream of.

Thinking about this, they instantly realized that Liu Jianguo's power was unfathomable, and their attitude became even more cautious.

In a flash, the two replied almost simultaneously, their tone full of assurance:

"Don't worry, Director! The Security Section welcomes a talent like Li Wu. I'll personally take him to complete the formalities!" Wang Meng stated decisively.

"That's right, that's right! Director Liu, you can rest assured! The Public Security Section desperately needs talents like Li Liang and Li Cheng! Leave the onboarding to me, I guarantee it will be handled perfectly!" Wang Liang's words were impeccable.