The Life of a Son-in-Law in a Courtyard House

At this point, Director Hou asked him privately, "Staff Officer Shi Jianjun said you boarded the train four days ago. It should only take you two days and two nights to get back from there by train. What did you do during those two short days?"

"Now a major conflict has broken out on the Korean Peninsula, which could potentially lead to a second Korean War. Did you orchestrate this?"

Director Hou stared intently at Yang Dalin.

Yang Dalin pretended to be stupid and acted as if nothing had happened. He took out a fresh tiger bone, a fresh tiger penis, and a perfect tiger skin without a single bullet hole and not yet tanned from a large sack next to him. He also took out two ginseng roots wrapped in moss and birch bark: "Director Hou, what conflict? I don't know anything about it."

As soon as I got back to China, I saw I still had some time, so I went into the mountains and got some tiger bones for those of you who like tiger bone wine. Here they are, along with tiger penis, and I even dug up two fresh ginseng roots.

"You really didn't do what happened over there?"

"Director, I don't know the specifics of what happened over there. How am I supposed to know? What's going on? Is another war about to break out over there?"

"Then I'll be the first to sign up, I'll go."

"Get out of here, you ass."

With so many soldiers in the country, do you think it'll be your turn?

Unless there is a special mission. Director Hou tried to kick him, but he dodged.

Yang Dalin absolutely refused to admit to this.

Director Hou carefully examined the still-fresh tiger bones, tiger penis, and ginseng.

The timing was too coincidental; he disappeared for two days, and then a major incident occurred there.

Once he got on the train, nothing happened there.

It's impossible not to doubt him.

Director Hou wanted to probe him further, to get him to explain the whole story step by step.

What happens on any given day should not be concealed.

As a result, Yang Dalin simply fabricated the story of his disappearance for two days as him hunting tigers in Changbai Mountain and digging up ginseng.

There are witnesses for everything else.

But don't be fooled by the fact that Yang Dalin's story was flawless and that he didn't show any micro-expressions on his face.

But intuitively, Director Hou suspected him.

However, the fact that Director Hou chose to speak to him privately in his office shows that Director Hou would not tell anyone.

He wanted to protect Yang Dalin and intentionally concealed the matter.

He added, "You'd better not let me find out you started this, or you'll be in big trouble."

Upon hearing this, Yang Dalin felt reassured.

Director Hou only had suspicions, without any real evidence.

You can't do anything to yourself.

Yang Dalin patted his chest and said, "That definitely wasn't me."

I really don't know what happened. What exactly happened? Can you tell me, Director?

Director Hou briefly explained the losses suffered by both sides.

And he was asked, "What do you think? Will the two sides start fighting again?"

Yang Dalin paused for a moment, then pretended to think for a while before saying, "I don't think so. Both sides should have nuclear weapons. At most, there will be a few small skirmishes. There will definitely not be a major war."

Otherwise, no one could stand it.

Director Hou grunted and said, "Okay, you've got some insight, just like the leaders analyzed."

"Luckily, a fight didn't break out, otherwise you would have been the one to blame."

Yang Dalin looked completely innocent: "It really has nothing to do with me, Director."

Oh, by the way, I have something to report to you.

Yang Dalin quickly changed the subject.

Yang Dalin then recounted his experience there and filed a complaint against North Korea.

After listening, Director Hou said, "We are aware of the situation over there. If they want more aid and supplies in the future, we will not easily agree to it again."

"There's no chance of a real war. As long as the bald eagles don't violate our borders, we won't interfere for the time being."

"Yes, that's how it should be. They have a stepfather, the Russian, so let them go find their stepfather."

Let's ignore him. By the way, Director, I have a suggestion for you. If the leaders really can't resist Fatty's pleas, let's ask them for a port at the mouth of the Tumen River.

That port will be very important to us in the future. We must get it from North Korea, otherwise we will always be hindered by the Russians if we want to get it in the future.

If there's still a chance, we should acquire their 50-year mining rights to the Maoshan Iron Mine.

Yang Dalin knew that in 2005, domestic mining companies had acquired the 50-year mining rights for this mine.

Unfortunately, the chubby kids kept causing trouble, which led to inconsistent production.

It would be best to secure this largest iron ore mine in Asia as soon as possible, and supply more iron ore to the domestic development.

They dare to cause trouble during peacetime, but when they ask for our support to fight against the bald eagles, they will still obediently agree.

Otherwise, we could just cut off all aid, and that would be enough to make them suffer.

After listening, Director Hou looked helpless and said, "You're really something, always thinking about how to get something for yourself."

Yang Dalin explained, "Director Hou, it's not like I'm thinking of getting personal benefits. I'm doing this for the country's sake. That iron mine is the largest in Asia, with an average iron grade of about 33% in the raw ore, which can be improved to 50% to 60% after refining."

It's much better than the iron ore we have in China. We need steel for our large-scale construction projects.

Besides, we bartered goods, and we supported so many soldiers who sacrificed their lives. It's not unreasonable to ask for some interest, is it?

Your own father beat you so badly he was urinating blood, and you can't even take some ore?

That doesn't make sense!

Director Hou nodded: "Okay, you're right, I'll report this matter as well."

The attitude towards North Vietnam that you mentioned before has been affirmed domestically.

Indeed, we can't keep giving away things for free forever.

People in China have also come to understand these people's thoughts.

Once a major war breaks out over there and they come to us for help, we will sign a mining agreement with them.

Okay, let's leave it at that.

The martyr's remains will be kept with me for now. The day after tomorrow at nine o'clock in the morning, you and your family will go to the martyrs' cemetery in the western suburbs to participate in the reburial ceremony.

The day after tomorrow, the civil affairs department will come to your home to put up a sign indicating you are a family member of a martyr.

After you finish this task, you will go to Guangxi Province to meet up with the first batch of officers and soldiers who were supporting the Communist Party of India.

Spend some quality time with your family these next few days, and take a trip to Java. You might not be back for a long time.

"Yes, sir, understood."

Before leaving, Yang Dalin asked Director Hou if he could take home the stone with the inscription by Uncle Chu and the whistle with the inscription.

Director Hou has just heard the whole story of how Yang Dalin discovered the martyr's remains.

Director Hou thought for a moment and said, "Take the whistle back with you, as a keepsake for your family. I'll have someone take a picture of the engraved stone for you to take back and show to your aunt. The rest will probably have to be taken back to the military museum."

"Okay, I understand."

After a while, Yang Dalin waited for the photos to be developed, then went straight home.

The company here has people who specialize in taking and developing photos, so you can get the photos very quickly.