In 1959, what's wrong with me pedaling a tricycle?

A week later, Wang Xingguo was officially transferred to the headquarters' security department.

The Security Department has many security offices under it, such as the security offices of each base, while the security office of the headquarters is only responsible for the security work of the State Science and Technology Commission headquarters.

With considerable power, Wang Xingguo immediately began working after taking over, starting by arranging adjustments to the guard force.

Because they can only provide operational guidance and cannot directly command the guards, he instructs them to adjust patrol routes and strengthen security. Outsiders entering the headquarters must be approved by their security department before being allowed entry.

In this way, Wang Xingguo can stop those who want to cause trouble.

No matter what reasons these people gave or which leader they pressured him with, Wang Xingguo simply wouldn't let them go.

The leader they were talking about wouldn't come looking for trouble over such a trivial matter. After all, causing trouble for Wang Xingguo would only be asking for trouble for themselves!

The Red Guards outside wanted to come in, but Wang Xingguo stood at the door.

Then someone went up to him and tried to get close to him.

"Brother, what brings you to work here?"

"Brother Wang, long time no see! Did you get transferred to a different department?"

Wang Xingguo smiled and took out a cigarette, tossing it to the group of young people so they could take their own.

Sun Jianxin quickly lit a cigarette for Wang Xingguo.

Wang Xingguo said to them, "Everyone, I've been assigned to work in the security department. I hope you'll all take good care of me in the future."

Sun Jianxin patted his chest and said, "So you've been transferred to the security department, brother? That's another promotion, isn't it?"

Some of the others didn't recognize Wang Xingguo and were secretly asking others who he was.

When they learned that Wang Xingguo had been specifically praised and promoted by his superiors, and was a leader of their generation of young people, those who did not know Wang Xingguo were extremely shocked.

One by one, they stepped forward and struck up a conversation, eager to befriend Wang Xingguo.

Wang Xingguo welcomed everyone warmly and said to them, "Brothers, I'll treat you to drinks tonight, but you have to do me a favor. Tell those guys not to come and cause trouble here. Otherwise, I'll lose face big time right after taking office."

Everyone patted their chests and promised to inform the others, so as not to make things difficult for Wang Xingguo, the eldest brother.

That's how simple and straightforward it was; Wang Xingguo was able to solve this troublesome problem.

Wang Xingguo said to everyone, "Someone go and inform each team leader to book a restaurant and have them arrange the food and drinks. Then someone else come and tell them the location; I'll be there after get off work. Remember, I'll pay the bill, so don't try to take it from me!"

Sun Jianshe's eyes darted around, and he immediately said to Wang Xingguo, "Brother, look at all these people, going to a restaurant isn't really appropriate. How about we go to my house? My house is a two-courtyard house, it's spacious enough, and all my family members have been sent to the countryside, so no one will be in our way. What do you think?"

Wang Xingguo nodded, took out two hundred yuan and a dozen meat coupons, and told him to go buy vegetables and wine.

Sun Jianshe took the money and the meat coupons, and with a smile told Wang Xingguo his home address in Houhai.

Wang Xingguo nodded and said, "Okay, I've memorized the place. You guys go and get things done. Don't worry about spending money; I'll make up the difference tonight."

"Alright, we'll get right on it. Everyone's heard so much about you, brother, and wants to meet you."

"Go ahead, I'll see if I can get some pork tonight to improve everyone's lives."

A group of young people left happily.

They felt incredibly proud that Wang Xingguo could drink with them, so they went around bragging about it, and the news quickly spread throughout the entire capital.

Wang Xingguo knew that it wouldn't be a bad thing for him to get in touch with them.

Because he could choose not to do these things, but he had to stand on their side.

Since the troublemakers are all young people, if he, as the leader of these young people, doesn't stand on their side, it means he might be ostracized, and then they might not give him any face.

Some things are just like that, and Wang Xingguo was not in control of his own destiny.

However, as long as he doesn't participate in their actions, nothing will happen to him later.

Wang Xingguo went to tell his older brother that he was going out drinking that night and wouldn't be home for dinner.

Wang Xingbang frowned and asked, "Second brother, someone said you're going to hang out with those people. Is that true?"

Wang Xingguo explained, "Brother, there are some things I can't control. I'll have a drink with them, but I won't get involved in their affairs. That way, they'll give me face and won't cause trouble for our clansmen and relatives. Do you understand?"

Wang Xingbang breathed a sigh of relief and nodded, saying, "That's good. You must not follow them into doing bad things. Our Wang family can't do such immoral things."

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. I'll just have a drink with them and won't get involved in their affairs."

Wang Xingguo really had no choice; he had to stand there, as it was the safest option for him right now.

As for what happened afterward, he did nothing but work diligently and contribute to the nuclear weapons program, which had no impact on him whatsoever.

We can't just assume he's guilty simply because he went out for a drink, can we?

Wang Xingguo went to Grandpa Lin's office and quietly reported the matter to him.

After listening, Grandpa Lin wasn't angry. Instead, he nodded in approval and said, "That's good, a smart choice. Anyway, as long as they approve of what you're doing, don't get involved in anything else, understand?"

Wang Xingguo nodded: "That's exactly what I mean. My identity is special, and if I don't side with them, I might be targeted. Anyway, spending a little money to treat them to a drink can solve so many problems, so it's still worth it. But Grandpa, you have to explain my thoughts to the leaders so they don't misunderstand me."

Grandpa Lin nodded in satisfaction and said, "Don't worry, I will convey your thoughts to them, and they will understand. Besides, what you did was right. At least sacrificing a little personal reputation in exchange for stability here is still worthwhile."

Wang Xingguo smiled. He didn't care about his reputation; as long as he protected the State Science and Technology Commission, that would be his greatest achievement.

There are many people with higher ranks than him, but very few have the charisma to influence these young people.

Wang Xingguo used to work in the materials transportation department, where he couldn't fulfill this role.

Because they didn't attack his supply transport department, the situation is different now that he's the head of the security department.

Because his job duties have changed, coming here to cause trouble has become coming to mess with him. The more trouble he causes, the more it slaps him in the face.

Let alone others, even they themselves are unwilling to do this.

This is their leader of the younger generation. If they even want to mess with their own leader, what's the difference between them and madness?