Courtyard Houses: From Families of Martyrs and Orphans to Giants of the Times

Early the next morning.

As dawn broke over Shanghai, Lin Jian'an had already gotten up from the guesthouse.

He and Gu Changfeng studied the "Far East Trade Shanghai Operation Files" until late last night.

The more I researched it, the more alarmed I became.

Too many people are involved.

Nails were planted in factories, train stations, transportation hubs, warehouses, and even a few research institutions.

But the problems are also obvious.

This file is incomplete.

The system has already provided a conclusion.

The completeness is only 72%.

The remaining crucial 28 percent was deliberately hidden by Cobra.

That part of the content is very likely the true core network of Far East trade.

Thinking about this...

Lin Jian'an washed his face.

The system notification sounded in my mind again.

【Ding! 】

[Discovering Top-Tier Industrial Talent]

Name: Xu Guohua

Age: 42

[Major: Automatic Control]

[Technical Level: 91]

Loyalty: 31

Current Status: Being marginalized

[Recruitment Recommended]

Lin Jian'an's eyes lit up slightly.

Automatic control.

Many people in this era are still unaware of the importance of this technology.

But Lin Jian'an knew.

Future industrial upgrading.

CNC machine tools.

Automated production line.

Precision machining.

Even military missile control systems.

Everything depends on automatic control.

Who controls automatic control?

Whoever holds the key to the future of industry will control it.

Gu Changfeng carried the lunchbox into the house.

"Jian'an, what are you thinking about?"

Lin Jian'an smiled.

"We need talented people."

Gu Changfeng was taken aback.

"Talent?"

"right."

Lin Jian'an handed over the documents.

"Xu Guohua".

Gu Changfeng took it and looked at it.

next second.

His eyes widened in surprise.

"Xu Guohua?"

"Do you know him?"

Gu Changfeng smiled bitterly.

"More than just acquaintances."

"The youngest project leader at the Shanghai Machinery Research Institute back then."

"A leading figure in the field of automatic control."

"However, I later offended my superiors and was severely suppressed."

"I've been sitting on the sidelines for years."

Lin Jian'an immediately became interested.

Tell me more.

Gu Changfeng sighed.

"Being too technologically advanced isn't necessarily a good thing."

Some people like obedient people.

"But Xu Guohua is a stubborn man."

"If you don't like something, you dare to slam your fist on the table."

"As a result, I ended up getting myself in the picture."

Lin Jian'an smiled.

Such people.

He likes it.

capable.

They have principles.

Most importantly, it has not been corrupted by capital and interests.

This kind of talent.

That's the real treasure.

"Walk."

"Go to the Mechanical Research Institute."

Gu Changfeng nodded.

"It just so happens that I know someone who does."

……

Nine o'clock in the morning.

Shanghai Machinery Research Institute.

Doorway.

A gray-white building stood there.

It looks quite ordinary.

But those gathered inside.

They are almost all the top mechanical talents in the country.

Gu Changfeng led Lin Jian'an inside.

along the way.

Many researchers took the initiative to greet him.

"Is Engineer Gu back?"

"Where has Engineer Gu been lately?"

"Hello, Engineer Gu."

Gu Changfeng waved his hand.

We walked up to the third floor.

I just entered the corridor.

Suddenly, I heard arguing coming from inside.

"Xu Guohua!"

"Why did you change the plan again!"

"Who told you to change it!"

A middle-aged man was furious.

in the office.

Xu Guohua was wearing glasses.

My hair is all messy.

The table was piled high with blueprints.

Facing a reprimand.

He remained calm.

"Because your plan has problems."

"question?"

The middle-aged man laughed in anger.

"Are you saying I have a problem?"

Xu Guohua adjusted his glasses.

"It's not just a problem."

"And the problem is huge."

"The feedback speed is too slow."

"The error is too high."

"If used for precision machining, the scrap rate will increase by at least 20 percent."

The entire office fell silent instantly.

The middle-aged man's face turned ashen.

"Xu Guohua!"

Are you deliberately trying to go against me?

Xu Guohua shook his head.

"I'm just telling the truth."

"Technical issues are not a matter of saving face."

"Wrong is wrong."

"If saving face leads to losses for the country, that would be truly irresponsible."

As soon as those words were spoken...

The middle-aged man completely lost it.

"Get out of here!"

"You don't need to be involved in this project!"

"Get out of here right now!"

The surrounding researchers all lowered their heads.

No one dared to speak.

Xu Guohua remained silent for a few seconds.

Pick up your blueprints.

He turned and left.

His back view looked somewhat lonely.

Lin Jian'an stood outside the door.

I watched the whole thing.

Now I understand why this guy was being suppressed.

Too straightforward.

It's as straight as a steel bar.

It doesn't turn at all.

Gu Changfeng said in a low voice.

"How is it?"

Lin Jian'an smiled.

"A talented person."

"I like."

……

The corner of the stairs.

Xu Guohua was preparing to return to his office.

Suddenly I noticed two people standing in front of me.

"Gu Changfeng?"

Gu Changfeng smiled and extended his hand.

"Old Xu, long time no see."

A hint of surprise flashed in Xu Guohua's eyes.

"Is it really you?"

The two shook hands.

Gu Changfeng smiled.

Let me introduce you.

"Lin Jian'an".

Xu Guohua was stunned for a moment.

"Lin Jian'an?"

Recently.

This name has already spread throughout Shanghai's industrial circles.

Project leader for military communications.

Director of Hongxing Machinery Factory.

So young.

Yet he accomplished a series of great things.

Xu Guohua carefully examined Lin Jian'an.

His eyes held a hint of curiosity.

"I've heard so much about you."

Lin Jian'an smiled and extended his hand.

"Mr. Xu, I've heard so much about you."

The three of them went to the small conference room behind the research institute.

I just sat down.

Lin Jian'an then got straight to the point.

"Engineer Xu."

"Are you interested in working in a different place?"

Xu Guohua was completely stunned.

Gu Changfeng almost burst out laughing.

Good guy.

Others lay the groundwork before poaching someone.

You're something else.

They started digging right away.

That's too direct.

Xu Guohua was at a loss for words, both amused and exasperated.

"Director Lin."

"Isn't that a bit too direct?"

Lin Jian'an laughed heartily.

"I don't like beating around the bush."

"Talented people should do what talented people should do."

"Instead of sitting on the sidelines every day."

In a word.

This silenced Xu Guohua.

these years.

He has suffered too many grievances.

The technology is clearly superior.

The proposed solutions have been proven correct time and again.

But in the end, the credit always goes to someone else.

And myself.

They are forever marginalized.

It would be a lie to say I'm not upset.

Lin Jian'an continued.

"Hongxing Machinery Factory is preparing to build an automated production line."

"There are also CNC machine tool projects in the future."

"I need someone who truly understands automatic control."

"Engineer Xu."

"I think you're the most suitable."

Xu Guohua raised his head.

His eyes became serious for the first time.

"CNC machine tool?"

Lin Jian'an nodded.

"right."

next second.

Some of the technical blueprints that had been redeemed from the system store were taken out.

Xu Guohua took the blueprints.

I only watched it for a dozen seconds.

His breathing suddenly became rapid.

"this……"

"Who designed this?"

Lin Jian'an smiled.

"Future Design"

Xu Guohua didn't listen at all.

All my attention was drawn to the blueprints.

The more I look, the more shocked I become.

The more I watch, the more excited I get.

His hands even trembled slightly.

"genius!"

"He's a genius!"

"If this level of control precision could truly be achieved..."

"my country's machinery industry will advance by at least ten years!"

Gu Changfeng secretly chuckled to himself.

He knows Xu Guohua too well.

Once you see advanced technology.

This guy immediately stopped moving.

really.

Ten minutes later.

Xu Guohua raised his head.

"Director Lin."

"Are these technologies really ready for development?"

"certainly."

"I'm not just preparing for research and development."

"We are also preparing for mass production."

Xu Guohua's eyes lit up completely.

This moment.

A system prompt appeared.

【Ding! 】

Xu Guohua's loyalty has increased.

【31→52】

[Recruitment probability increased to 89%]

Lin Jian'an felt a surge of joy.

There is a play.

Just then.

The system suddenly issued an alarm.

【Ding! 】

[Abnormal information detected]

[Targets linked to Far East trade emerge]

Lin Jian'an's expression changed.

next second.

A string of information appeared in my mind.

[Target: Liu Deming]

[Position: Deputy Director of the Railway Transportation Department]

[Hidden Identity: Peripheral Member of Far East Trade]

[Danger Level: B]

Current location: Shanghai North Railway Station

Lin Jian'an's eyes suddenly sharpened.

Railway system?

It seems the cobra has already begun its operation.

Yesterday's system tasks.

It involves finding migration routes.

And today.

Then people from the railway system came out.

This is by no means a coincidence.

Gu Changfeng noticed something amiss.

"What's wrong?"

Lin Jian'an lowered his voice.

"We've found a lead."

"What clue?"

"Far East Trade"

In a word.

Gu Changfeng's expression instantly turned serious.

Xu Guohua was also stunned.

"Far East trade?"

Lin Jian'an nodded.

"Engineer Xu."

"There's something I need your help with."

"What is it?"

Are you familiar with Shanghai's railway transportation system?

Xu Guohua thought for a moment.

"There has been contact."

"Many of the equipment received technical support from our research institute."

Lin Jian'an immediately pressed for more information.

Have there been any unusual transport missions recently?

Xu Guohua frowned slightly.

Suddenly, it was as if I had thought of something.

"etc."

"There really is."

Lin Jian'an and Gu Changfeng sat up straight at the same time.

"What's going on?"

Xu Guohua said.

"A few days ago, the railway bureau suddenly applied for a batch of special transport carriages."

"Nominally, it's transportation machinery and equipment."

"But the specifications are wrong."

"Its earthquake resistance level is exceptionally high."

"There are even confidentiality requirements."

Gu Changfeng's expression changed.

"Does the machinery require this level of expertise?"

"No need under normal circumstances."

Xu Guohua shook his head.

"So I also find it strange."

A cold glint flashed in Lin Jian'an's eyes.

found it.

The cobra was preparing to move.

It is definitely not ordinary goods.

It's most likely data.

It could also be a core member.

Or even both.

The system voice sounded again.

【Ding! 】

[Key Clues Discovered]

Progress in identifying Far East trade migration routes is accelerating.

[81%→87%]

Please continue your investigation of the railway system.

Lin Jian'an's lips slowly curled upwards.

cobra.

They've finally shown their true colors.

……

in the afternoon.

The three left the research institute.

I just stepped out the door.

Suddenly I noticed a street corner in the distance.

A man wearing a baseball cap turned around quickly.

Lin Jian'an's gaze sharpened.

System scan initiated.

[Target Identity Confirmed]

Far East Trade Surveillance Personnel

[Hazard Level: C]

Gu Changfeng said in a low voice.

"Someone is following us."

Lin Jian'an sneered.

"Looks like we were right."

"They're getting anxious."

They were able to place informants at the entrance of the research institute.

This indicates that Far East Trade is also paying attention to Xu Guohua.

They even already knew that they had begun contacting talent.

Gu Changfeng asked.

"Should we arrest them?"

Lin Jian'an shook his head.

"No rush."

"Cast a long line to catch a big fish."

"Follow him."

"Maybe we can find an even bigger hideout."

The surveillance officer had no idea.

I had just turned and left.

Two more tails have appeared behind it.

And this moment.

On a cargo ship near the Huangpu River.

The cobra sat in the chair, his face pale.

His arm was wrapped in bandages.

Several of his men were standing nearby.

"gentlemen."

"The railway system is ready."

The cobra nodded slowly.

"Where's the data?"

Pack them all into boxes.

"Where are the personnel?"

"The first batch has already been included in the relocation list."

The cobra looked out the window.

His eyes were cold and sinister.

"Lin Jian'an".

"You ruined my plans that I've built up over a decade in the Shanghai market."

"But you can't stop the relocation plan."

"As long as the core data leaves the Shanghai Stock Exchange."

"Far East trade will never lose."

Speaking of it.

The cobra suddenly revealed a cold smile.

"Notify Liu Deming."

"The plan has been moved up."

"The relocation will begin tonight."

The subordinate nodded immediately.

"clear!"

On the other side...

Lin Jianan is currently tracking and monitoring the personnel.

The system in my mind suddenly started issuing alarms like crazy.

【Ding! 】

[Urgent Warning!]

[Far East Trade Relocation Plan Launched Ahead of Schedule!]

[Anomaly detected in railway dispatching commands!]

[Target Location: Shanghai North Railway Station Freight Center!]

[Estimated operation time: Tonight!]

Lin Jian'an suddenly stopped in his tracks.

His gaze instantly sharpened like a knife.

finally come!

The real battlefield of decisive battle.

It's not a dock.

It's not a cargo ship.

It's the Shanghai Railway Freight Center!

The Cobra's last trump card.

It's about to surface!