Courtyard House: From Deputy Division Commander to Civilian, Progressing All the Way

The buttons on the military uniform were undone one by one, and the chilly coat was casually tossed onto the carpet.

Lin Yang picked up Tian Yu and strode up to the bedroom on the second floor.

The door was closed, shutting out the autumn wind from outside the window.

Inside, the spring scenery was enchanting, and the atmosphere was filled with tender affection.

This is the purest and most passionate reunion of two revolutionary partners who have weathered many storms together.

……

The next morning.

Sunlight streamed through the gaps in the curtains, falling onto the soft, large bed.

Lin Yang opened his eyes and looked at Tian Yu, who was curled up in his arms like a kitten and fast asleep. A satisfied smile appeared on his lips.

He carefully pulled his arm out, got up, dressed, went downstairs to the kitchen, and started a fire to make breakfast.

Six months of wilderness survival had honed his cooking skills considerably. Before long, two steaming bowls of egg noodles were served on the table.

Tian Yu got dressed and went downstairs. Looking at her husband busy in the kitchen, her eyes were filled with happiness.

"Yangzi, you just got back yesterday, and I didn't even have time to look closely. Are you really a division commander now?" Tian Yu sat at the dining table, looking at the collar insignia on Lin Yang's shoulder that represented a division-level officer, still finding it somewhat unbelievable.

Lin Yang handed her the chopsticks, smiled and nodded: "Yes, the Special Mountain Independent Division. A spearhead unit directly under the Central Military Commission. However, because of the special nature of our unit, we are usually stationed at a secret base in the suburbs of Beijing, so I don't have to stay in the barracks every day. I can still come home to be with you every day."

Upon hearing this, Tian Yu was so happy she almost jumped for joy.

This is simply the best possible outcome! Not only does her husband hold a high position, but he can also be by her side every day.

The two were having breakfast when a clear bicycle bell suddenly rang out from outside the door.

Immediately afterwards, the door was pushed open.

"Yangzi! Tian Yu!"

With a hearty laugh, Lin Fan pushed his Flying Pigeon bicycle and strode into the courtyard. Following behind him was Ding Qiunan, who looked even more gentle and elegant in a well-fitting long dress.

"Brother! Qiu Nan!"

Lin Yang immediately put down his chopsticks and strode out to greet him.

Lin Yang was pleasantly surprised by the changes in Lin Fan after not seeing him for half a year.

The apprentice who used to always have his head down and back hunched over has now completely transformed into a mature, steady, and charismatic security chief.

He stood ramrod straight in his dark blue security officer uniform, his eyes radiating authority and confidence. Under Ding Qiunan's meticulous care, his complexion had become remarkably rosy, and all traces of his former timidity were gone.

"Yoko! You're finally back!"

Lin Fan's eyes reddened, and he hugged Lin Yang tightly, patting his back forcefully.

"I saw your name in the newspaper yesterday! On the front page! A nineteen-year-old division commander! When I walked through the steel mill today, the workshop foremen looked at me differently!" Lin Fan was so excited that he was incoherent.

Lin Yang chuckled and patted his older brother on the shoulder: "Brother, let's not talk about these things between brothers. How's it going at the factory these past six months?"

"You've done a great job!" Lin Fan released his grip, his face beaming with pride. "The security department is completely under my thumb now. Those petty thieves and slackers in the factory, once caught by me, are dealt with severely. Deputy Factory Director Zhou praised me the other day, saying I'm the pillar of the factory!"

Ding Qiunan smiled gently from the side and said, "Lin Yang, your older brother is a big shot at the steel rolling mill now. Even Director Yang has to address him respectfully as Section Chief Lin."

"Haha, that's good!"

Lin Yang pulled the two of them into the house and sat them down. Tian Yu quickly went to make tea.

The four of them sat around the sofa and chatted about the events of the past six months.

Lin Fan talked about the steel rolling mill's doubled production capacity, the newly built staff dormitory, and his six months of quiet but happy courtship with Ding Qiunan.

Lin Yang listened quietly, and seeing the genuine smile on his elder brother's face, he felt even happier than if he had become a division commander himself.

"Brother, Qiu Nan."

Lin Yang picked up the teacup, blew on it gently, then put it down, his gaze becoming serious.

"I promised you before I left that when I returned from the southwest, I would personally officiate your wedding and give you the most magnificent wedding in Beijing."

Lin Yang looked at the two of them, a domineering smile curving his lips.

"Now, I'm back. I've wiped out all those bandits. It's time to start planning your wedding!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Fan and Ding Qiunan exchanged a glance, both of them blushing with excitement and shyness.

"Yangzi, actually we've already discussed it, and we're just waiting for you to come back," Lin Fan said with a silly grin, rubbing his hands together.

"Great!" Lin Yang slapped his thigh. "Leave this to Tian Yu and me! Brother, you're the head of security at the steel rolling mill now, and Qiu Nan is the factory doctor. Let's hold our wedding in the canteen of the Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill!"

Lin Yang began to plan swiftly and decisively.

"I'm going to throw a hundred-table banquet at the factory! Invite all the factory leaders, workshop foremen, and your colleagues! Let everyone in the factory share in the Lin family's joy!"

"Besides the factory, we also need to do it at No. 95 Nanluoguxiang!"

A glint of light flashed in Lin Yang's eyes, and his tone exuded an undeniable authority.

"Brother, this courtyard house is the old residence of our Lin family. You and Qiu Nan will be living there from now on. This wedding is not only a joyous occasion, but also a grand ceremony to establish our authority!"

"I want those beasts who bullied you in the courtyard to watch you bring your wife home in a grand sedan chair carried by eight men! I want them to know that the Lin family is a family they can never hope to reach!"

Listening to Lin Yang's domineering plan, Lin Fan felt his blood boiling.

"Yangzi, I'll listen to you! I owe everything I have today to you!" Lin Fan nodded heavily.

……

Just as Lin Yang was preparing for a grand wedding in the military compound.

The courtyard at No. 95 Nanluoguxiang had already been completely thrown into turmoil because of yesterday's newspaper!

On the open ground of the Intermediate People's Court.

Yi Zhonghai held a crumpled copy of the "Beijing Daily" in his hand, his hands trembling violently, his old face as white as a sheet of paper.

The bold, black headlines in the newspaper were like sharp knives, piercing his eyes.

"Young War God Pacifies Southwest China! A Warm Welcome to the Triumphant Return of Comrade Lin Yang, Commander of the Special Mountain Independent Division!"

Commander!

A nineteen-year-old division-level cadre!

Yi Zhonghai felt as if he was about to stop breathing.

Six months ago, Lin Yang was just a deputy division commander. His transfer to a steel mill as a party secretary already put immense pressure on them. Now, not only has he returned to the army, but he has also achieved extraordinary feats, earning a direct promotion to division commander!

This is a powerful regional official who commands a large army and can speak directly with central leaders!