sbdcsierra Chapter 1321: Optics Begins
Chapter 1321: Optics Begins
Chapter 1321: Optics Begins
"Is your name Arya?"
Qin Jingru looked at the little girl standing in front of her with some curiosity, just like herself when she had just come to the city.
She understood this confusion and panic too well.
"Then I will call you Arya." She did not comfort Arya because she knew that what Arya needed now was not comfort.
"Don't be fooled by how difficult the housework is when Brother Li talks about it. It's actually because he has never done it before and doesn't know where to start."
Qin Jingru was less than five months pregnant, and her health was good. Her belly was bulging, but she did not seem to have difficulty walking.
Pregnant women usually start to show signs of mobility problems after seven months, and now she is no different from before.
When Qin Jingru heard that the leader's family had hired a new nanny, she felt a little awkward at first, but Han Jiankun said that Li Xuewu still trusted her and hoped that she could take care of the new girl.
Li Xuewu asked her who she was. How could she refuse? She didn't dare to show the slightest bit of temper.
Not to mention that it was Li Xuewu who called her, even if he didn't call her, she would have come to help.
When she first met Zhou Erya, she understood why Li Xuewu tried so hard to find a "suitable" nanny.
It's really the same as her. Such a young girl who is inexperienced in the world is most suitable for doing service work in the leader's home.
The cleverness and life she has today are not brought from her family, but from the care of Li Xuewu.
So the slight sense of loss at the beginning had long disappeared, and we arrived at the Haiyuncang Villa before 7 o'clock.
Zhou Erya has been like a headless fly these two days. The housework skills he learned from his mother at home are of no use here at all.
No, it cannot be said that it is of no use at all.
Before Li Xuewu went out, he was very satisfied with Zhou Erya who got up early to clean the vegetable garden. This little girl was very hardworking.
Zhou Erya felt a little uncomfortable, or even guilty, about Brother Li's praise.
She could not help with any housework at all, and was only accepted for tidying up the vegetable garden. She felt that the wages paid by this family were a bit overpriced.
Rural children are tough and straightforward, and have a simple heart. They would not have the nerve to accept money from others if they have not done any work.
She didn't know how to use the gas stove in the kitchen, nor did she dare to use it. It was only after Mrs. Gu taught her over and over again that she learned how to use the equipment in the bathroom.
Don't get me wrong, the family didn't hire many people. The Mrs. Gu she was thinking of was Gu Ning. But calling her that sounds a bit like a fairy falling from grace to earth, doesn't it?
I have been in this house for two days and am still getting familiar with this unfamiliar environment. I don't go out of the front door or the back door.
She lived in the bedroom where Qin Jingru once lived. Not to mention the furniture and furnishings, the fact that such a nice house was given to her alone made Zhou Erya's heart wander as if she were in a dream, thinking of the whole family crowded on one kang in her hometown.
"Let's talk about daily housework first." Qin Jingru took her to the kitchen and showed her what each chore was.
She very patiently listed the family's eating habits on a piece of paper and posted it in a prominent place in the kitchen.
"Brother Li and Sister Xiao Ning don't take care of the household chores. You are responsible for everything."
Qin Jingru taught her this, saying, "You don't have to worry about rice, flour, grain, and oil. You don't have to buy coal and firewood. Someone will deliver them to you."
"If there are any missing ingredients in the kitchen, we have to buy them ourselves. The money is in the first drawer on the right hand side of the dining room cupboard. There is also the account book I made in it. You'd better keep a record as well."
She pointed to the refrigerator and taught her what vegetables could be kept and what could not be kept, how to use the grocery book to buy vegetables, etc.
It sounds simple, as if there is not so much work to do at home, but in fact it is not simple at all, it is extremely cumbersome.
This is a two-story villa. If it were a large single-family villa, one nanny would not be able to handle it.
Zhou Erya was like attending a class, holding a notebook and pencil in her hands, and she wrote down whatever Qin Jingru said.
Before she knew it, she had no idea how many pages she had filled up and how many necessary requirements she had listed.
"You've taken care of children at home, right?"
Qin Jingru looked at her and said with a smile: "My family is also from the countryside. I have taken care of my younger brothers and sisters since they were young. I have a lot of experience."
"I... I have five younger brothers." Zhou Erya was still very timid in front of Li Xuewu and Gu Ning, but she dared to speak in front of Qin Jingru, though she still lacked a little confidence.
"Well - your parents are really good at giving birth!" Qin Jingru shook her head in amusement, but soon restrained her expression and looked at Zhou Erya seriously and said, "You are born with parents, you have no choice."
"I don't know what your family situation is like, but from what you said it should be similar to ours."
She pursed her lips and said, "There is a clear boundary and gap between rural people and urban people. Whether or not you have commercial grain is related to your future happiness. If you want to leave the countryside, you have to rely on yourself."
"I'm not saying anything good for Brother Li. He and Sister Xiao Ning are both very easy-going people. They won't argue with us about some things."
"But, you really have to do your best in this family, otherwise you will be unworthy of their trust, don't you think?"
"I-I understand." Zhou Erya lowered her head and responded, "My brother told me when I came out. I will work hard."
"I told you all this so that you don't have too much pressure." Qin Jingru raised her hand and touched the little girl's hair, smiling and said, "You just came here, you are not used to it yet, you will get used to it slowly."
"You'll find that everything in the city is good and you want everything."
Her voice was gentle, and although she was looking at Zhou Erya, it seemed as if she was talking to herself.
"Although there are very few guests here and the surrounding security environment is very good, you still have to be more careful."
Qin Jingru emphasized seriously: "No matter who tempts you or asks you for help, as long as it is related to this family, ignore it."
"If you have any problems, just tell Brother Li boldly. Don't keep them to yourself. Sometimes small things can accumulate into big things."
"Oh, I understand." Zhou Erya raised her head and looked at Qin Jingru. She wanted to ask something, but was a little hesitant.
Qin Jingru saw her hesitation and said with a smile: "I have worked in this family for two and a half years, almost three years, so I have some experience. If you want to ask anything, just ask. It's okay."
"No... I..." Zhou Erya was still a little hesitant. Finally, seeing Qin Jingru just looking at her and waiting for her question, she plucked up the courage to ask in a low voice, "Sister, how did you stay in the city?"
"Haha—is that what you want to ask?"
Qin Jingru smiled and touched her face, teasing her and said, "Just find a man in the city to marry."
"If you want to stay in the city, work hard. When you are of the right age, let Brother Li help you find a good partner."
When Zhou Erya heard about finding a partner, she was so embarrassed that she said "I'm going to work" and trotted out.
Qin Jingru stood in the restaurant looking at her with amusement, feeling quite a lot of emotion in her heart.
There's no need to laugh at Zhou Erya's arrogance. Back then, I wasn't obsessed with finding a partner in the city.
Living environment will change a person, from the inside out.
Zhou Erya is still a rustic country girl now. If she waits a few more years, maybe she will have a chance to stay in the city.
They are lucky. They don't have to look hard outside for opportunities to change their destiny. They just need to do their best in this family.
If her sister Qin Huairu was the benefactor who introduced her to city life, then Li Xuewu was the benefactor who gave her a new life.
Who can understand the desire and long-cherished wish of a rural girl to marry into the city in this era?
The book of commercial grain can really influence the thoughts of rural girls, and it is the guarantee of happiness in the second half of their lives.
If we talk about luck, Qin Jingru feels that she is luckier than her sister Qin Huairu. Her sister had suffered a lot when she met Li Xuewu, and gave birth to three children for the Jia family in order to marry into the city.
As for her, she still has a choice, to choose a man with better conditions and who treats her better.
There is nothing perfect in the world. Her sister has worked hard and finally got her current status and position by relying on Li Xuewu.
It's not like she didn't have fantasies before, but now she thinks that marrying Han Jiankun will bring her happiness.
Do you think Qin Jingru doesn't know about what happened between her sister and Li Xuewu?
how can that be possible.
Li Xuewu is not a Bodhisattva who helps anyone in the compound who is in need. Why does her sister deserve the current treatment and development?
Besides, she was able to work as a nanny in Li Xuewu's house because she gained Li Xuewu's trust through this relationship.
You asked Qin Jingru if she would care about this relationship. After all, it doesn't sound very nice.
She frankly said that if she really cared, she would not have stayed in this family for so long.
In fact, she had thought that if Li Xuewu became disgusted with her sister one day, she would dare to approach him.
Don't say that she is crazy about wanting to become a city girl. Just ask the rural girls nowadays, how many of them don't want to marry into the city.
Why should people help you? You are just a country girl. What is there about you that is worthy of their concern?
In fact, there are many rural girls who think like Qin Jingru. It seems ridiculous now, but too many traces and filth have been concealed by the tide of the times.
A few years or even a dozen years later, many young girls and wives from rural areas came to the city to work as nannies. How were they selected?
Whenever a man is in charge of the family, he will choose those who are beautiful and have a curvy figure. Do you believe it?
Moreover, among the older single cadres, every family has a young nanny like this.
It’s just a dozen dollars a month, why would I use you?
It's not that crazy in this era, but we can see some signs of it. Qin Jingru alone has heard of several cases.
Don't think that she is just the nanny of Li Xuewu's family. She is completely in the dark about what's going on in this city and knows nothing about it.
Sometimes she knows things that Li Xuewu may not know.
What happened to someone's nanny? She was wearing clothes and shoes left by the mistress, or using nice cosmetics.
This is the capital, but there are still aunties with sharp eyes. They can tell what kind of person you are with just one glance.
How does Qin Jingru get along so well on this street? It's because she has a strong personality and she has already said that her husband drives for his boss.
Based on this, no one would suspect that she had anything going on with Li Xuewu, and she had never secretly used Gu Ning's cosmetics.
Really, if you don’t get involved, you will never see the wisdom and vision of the lower class. Those cosmetics are not yours, and they will sound awkward when applied on your face.
Looking at Zhou Erya again, Qin Jingru was a little envious of her. She was of a good age and could stay in this family for at least four or five years.
What will she be like in four or five years?
"I have no objection to your using radio stations to do relevant publicity."
Li Xuewu looked at the application in his hand and said to He Yushui without raising his head, "But your application is not acceptable. It won't be approved."
He put down the documents in his hand, picked up the teacup and said, "Tell your team leader that whichever school needs this kind of publicity will issue a letter. Once you have prepared the letter, you can apply under this name."
"Are you applying in the name of support and assistance?" He Yushui frowned and asked, "Will it get stuck somewhere?"
"If it's stuck, it means there's a problem. If there's a problem, we need to solve it." Li Xuewu took a sip of hot tea, put down the teacup and said, "We can't ignore the existence of the problem just because we're afraid of it getting stuck or having a problem."
He tapped the document that He Yushui had just handed over to him and said, "Can you take responsibility for such a big move?"
"Go ask the head of your propaganda department and the director of the propaganda department whether they dare to do this."
"I'm also doing this for work." He Yushui still has some difficulty in this aspect. Fortunately, she is used to asking Li Xuewu when she has something to ask. When it comes to being obedient, she does a very good job.
She did whatever Li Xuewu asked her to do, and would not do anything he didn't let her do. She also responded vaguely to the working group.
This is the main reason why Li Xuewu chose her to be responsible for this job.
Because of some special relationship, the two of them have a basis of mutual trust, and Li Xuewu can tell her some things directly.
As for He Yushui, her feelings towards Li Xuewu are not simply likes or love, but rather a compromise with life and admiration for the strong.
Look at Qin Huairu, look at Zhang Songying, and then look at Wang Yajuan. Although He Yushui does not have lofty ambitions and aspirations, she wants to make progress.
Li Xuewu is good at employing people. He Yushui's stubbornness and strength in character are very suitable for this job.
He had the impression that this job lasted at least one or two years, and he even had the power to allocate jobs to college graduates at one point.
Now you know why he took the initiative to arrange He Yushui to be responsible for the establishment and preparation of the Red Star Factory Workers' Propaganda Team.
That’s right, the third batch of people will not be allocated this year, but they will definitely be allocated next year, and he remembered that most of them were allocated to the marginal mountainous areas.
Why are the outstanding college students so far apart?
It's very simple. The companies in the city are short of college students, but there are no vacancies. The human resources of every company are overloaded.
If we want to recruit new college students, we have to reduce the quota for employees' children. Ask the employees whether they are willing.
So an embarrassing problem arose. When the third batch of workers were distributed, many people suffered losses.
The layout that Li Xuewu made for the Red Star Factory was very clever. He did not have to consider the employees' demands for entry indicators, nor did he have to worry about the allocation indicators for college students being less than those of the Red Star Factory.
He Yushui was now arranged to move forward step by step, disband the workers' propaganda team of the Red Star Factory, and send them to various universities in the form of small groups.
Just wait for the opportunity to come next year, and these people will rush out like bandits and lure all the outstanding college students to the Red Star Factory.
At this stage, Li Xuewu certainly would not tell He Yushui what happened next, he only told her what to do.
He Yushui is also very enthusiastic in his work. At this moment, he thought of taking advantage of the convenience of the United Industrial Radio Station to publicize the work achievements and ideas of the Workers' Propaganda Team.
Well, that makes sense.
Li Xuewu fully understood the mentality and practice of leaving a name for good deeds, so he expressed support for her application.
But you cannot apply in the name of the Workers' Propaganda Team. Even though the group leaders won't care if you do, the university will.
From the beginning of his work, Li Xuewu set a rule for himself that he would not touch a single cent of public funds.
On the other hand, I would not give the public a single cent when I do my work, so as to avoid being like Sun Liancheng, who was investigated by the disciplinary inspection commission and owed 60 yuan, which was frustrating and aggrieved.
Similarly, when doing short-term work for the higher-ups, the Red Star Factory could send out a workers’ propaganda team to provide support, but it could not make unconditional investments and contributions.
The radio station is free, but the time is profitable, so why should it be given to all the workers' propaganda teams for free?
"You have to be careful about how and when you do things." Li Xuewu looked at He Yushui and said to her, "Don't you even know how to ask for favors?"
"I'm not as cunning as you—"
He Yushui also figured it out now. She gave him a reproachful look, then lowered her head and whispered, "Learn more from you."
"Is there nothing else good about me?"
Li Xuewu glanced at her with an angry and amused look, tapped the table, and reminded her: "Don't come to me every time you have something to say. I know you want to solve the problem as quickly as possible, but you also have to take into account the emotions and thoughts of other comrades."
"Yes, that's right. I am directly responsible for your Workers' Propaganda Team, but I can't ignore the comrades in the Propaganda Department, right?"
He sat back in his chair, nodded slowly and said, "You know, Director Qingfang came to work at the Commission Office, and she mentioned you to me."
"He is very serious about his work and very enterprising, but he doesn't handle the relationship between the cadres and the masses well, so gossip will spread."
"What's wrong with me--"
He Yushui pouted her lips as if she had been wronged, but when she saw Li Xuewu glaring at her, she retracted her lip.
"Although this is a working group directly led by the Secretary-General, you are still cadres of the Propaganda Department. Is this okay?"
Li Xuewu frowned slightly and emphasized: "Discuss some things with colleagues and ask for advice from seniors."
"This doesn't make you look clumsy, nor does it make you look low-minded. You should be generous and do your job properly."
He pointed out to He Yushui, "Reporting some things to them and asking for their opinions, or submitting applications from the Propaganda Department, won't delay you for a long time. How can you do your work without following procedures?"
"You were transferred from the International Hotel. Although the executives of our group are from the same family, you are still considered an outsider."
Li Xuewu moved his teacup away, leaned his arm on the desk, looked at her and said, "You will have to work in the Propaganda Department for a long time in the future. If you can't handle the relationship with your comrades well, can you be independent forever?"
"One day you will need someone, and if they ignore you, can you come to me every time and push the work down directly?"
"Not to mention you, I would be bored too."
Li Xuewu knocked on the table, softened his tone, and said, "Now is the time when the work has just begun. Contact the Propaganda Department more often and make some friends. It will be good for you."
"Who can I go to?" He Yushui muttered, then raised her head and looked at him and asked, "How is Yu Haitang's relationship in the Propaganda Department?"
"Better than you, even though you have the same personality." Li Xuewu said bluntly: "We are old classmates. How many times have you contacted people? You were transferred to the propaganda department, but you have never sat down to have a proper meal."
"I'm busy with work..." He Yushui touched his neck uncomfortably and whispered, "I'll make an appointment with her tonight."
"You have to understand that sometimes the work is there, but if your interpersonal relationships don't keep up, your work will be difficult to move forward."
Li Xuewu said sincerely: "It's like a person walking on two legs. If one leg walks slowly, he will fall."
"Got it—" He Yushui heard a knock on the door behind him, and took the initiative to stand up and say goodbye, "I will reflect on myself when I get back."
Li Xuewu was too lazy to pay attention to her. He looked at his brother-in-law standing at the door and greeted him with a smile: "You just came back. Are you home?"
Gu Yan didn't know He Yushui. He just glanced at her and walked in with a smile. "The luggage is still in the security room. The first stop is you."
He Yushui had met Gu Yan before, but did not have a deep impression of him. It was only at Li Xuewu's wedding that she learned that he was Li Xuewu's brother-in-law.
He was dressed in a smart green suit and had no belt around his waist, but he looked very energetic.
"The first stop is here, where is the second stop?"
Li Xuewu smiled and walked to the tea cabinet to personally make him a cup of tea, then handed it to him, "My brother-in-law doesn't smell good anymore, does he?"
"Hey, look at what you said." Gu Yan had a very good relationship with him. The brother-in-law and brother-in-law got along very well and often joked with each other.
"I'm just homesick, I didn't even go to my sister's place, I came here first." He took the teacup and joked, "But I'm going to say I miss you, it's so embarrassing for two grown men to say that."
"Haha, you think I'm fake."
Li Xuewu sat behind the desk with amusement, looked at him and asked, "How many days do you have off this time? Do you have any plans?"
"Seven days, seven days back and forth." Gu Yan sighed, took out a cigarette from his pocket and lit it, and said helplessly: "This is still taking advantage of the time before the training camp. I told our team leader that I would come back to see my partner."
"Have you reported to the group?" Li Xuewu looked at his brother-in-law with a smile and asked, "Are you two confirmed in your relationship?"
In fact, Gu Yan and Zhou Yao both have very special identities, and if there are any personal emotional changes, they must report to the organization.
Especially Gu Yan, who was looking for someone from a local enterprise, had to report to his superiors in advance.
"It's been so long. If you still don't confirm the relationship, then you're just being a hooligan." Gu Yan smiled, took a puff of cigarette and asked, "I heard that Li Shu went to school? Did she make a fuss?"
"What a fuss! I really don't want to go." Li Xuewu smiled bitterly and shook his head, saying, "They insist that all the kids in the kindergarten are snotty."
"Hehehe——" Gu Yan, the uncle, is not a serious person. He always teases Li Shu every time he comes back.
It can be seen that he likes his niece more than his nephew, especially Li Shu's personality, who would dare to bite her uncle when she gets angry.
Every time he came back, Gu Yan would buy him large and small bags of food and toys.
There are three main sources of toys in Li Xuewu's home, one of which is Gu Yan, his uncle who is quite expensive.
"Okay, stop wasting your time here. Isn't there anything else?"
Li Xuewu smiled and said, "Go ahead, go meet Zhou Yao and ask her if she has any plans for the evening. If not, let's have dinner together."
"Okay, I'll treat you." Gu Yan came to his brother-in-law's place to report first, because he was afraid that his brother-in-law would be suspicious and felt embarrassed.
In fact, he had always been anxious to meet Zhou Yao, and after being persuaded by his brother-in-law, he agreed.
"What time does my sister get off work tonight?" He stood up and asked, "If it's early, let's go out to eat."
Gu Yan didn’t know that his brother-in-law’s family had changed the nanny. He only saw Qin Jingru before and heard that she was pregnant.
Li Xuewu also stood up and saw him off, smiling and waving his hand, saying: "You don't have to arrange this, just wait for us at home."
"Oh, right." He suddenly thought of Zhou Erya at home and reminded Gu Yan, "There's a babysitter at home. If Qin Jingru isn't here, tell her if you need anything."
"Okay, go ahead and do your thing." Gu Yan smiled and walked out of the door, waved his hand and went downstairs.
It can be seen that he was a little anxious. People say that after three years of military service, a sow can become as beautiful as Diao Chan. Others don't know whether this is true or not, but Li Xuewu knows it.
In the past, when a new nurse came to the health team, everyone would fall ill instantly and line up one by one for a physical examination.
Having all been through the same thing since their youth, how could Li Xuewu not understand his brother-in-law?
Regarding the matter of introducing a girl to my brother-in-law, my mother-in-law even called from Jinling.
When a child grows up, he is no longer under the control of his mother, and dating is heartbreaking.
Look at Gu Ning's temper, it's very special. Gu Yan's temper is even more special than his sister's. Although he looks very mature on the outside, he is also a person with personality.
It's not that he couldn't speak when he saw a girl, or that his face got hot, but he had no interest in the girls in the compound.
Having grown up together, I have long been accustomed to the snobbery and comparison of those girls, and I am even more unwilling to involve the family.
When the mother-in-law talked about Gu Yan, she only used one word, that is, rebellious.
This kid smiles in front of Li Xuewu, but he has a bad temper at home. If he doesn't want to do something, he will really act like a rogue to you.
Ding Fengxia introduced many beautiful girls to him, but he ignored them all and finally she fell into the hands of his brother-in-law.
Ding Fengxia sometimes lamented that among her three children, only the eldest child listened to them the most, but he didn't live with them.
Mu Hongyan was someone Gu An met through a blind date, and the two got along very well. Ding Fengxia wanted to copy her eldest son's experience.
But neither the daughter nor the younger son followed the eldest son, and each one was more different than the other.
The reason why Gu Ning wanted to go on a blind date was because of special circumstances, which forced Ding Fengxia to ask Dong Wenxue and others to select a good young man.
The purpose is very simple. I don't want my daughter to suffer any injustice, so I choose a man with average family conditions, good looks and ambition.
What was the result? Gu Ning chose Li Xuewu.
Everyone knows what happened in the past. Now Ding Fengxia is only satisfied, so she chose to let go of her youngest son.
Since this girl was introduced by Li Xuewu, she must be correct.
Why do you say that?
Li Xuewu has a calm personality and is generous in his work. He is not inferior to his eldest son at all, and may even be better than him.
Just looking at the development of my brother-in-law in the past few years, the couple far away in Jinling are very satisfied in their hearts even though they don't say it.
Gu Haitao has never discussed the situation with his son, but he frequently exchanges letters and phone calls with his son-in-law. Doesn't this explain something?
To have Li Xuewu's keen insight, he must have fully considered the family situations of both parties and made the most appropriate judgment.
The son-in-law couldn't introduce a rural girl to Gu Yan, let alone one from an average family or an average person.
After introducing Gu Yan and Zhou Yao to each other, Li Xuewu kept dragging his feet when faced with his mother-in-law's questions.
It was also last month that he knew that Gu Yan and Zhou Yao had been exchanging letters, so he mailed Zhou Yao's situation to Jinling.
Don't talk about personal privacy or anything like that. Li Xuewu is not so despicable as to do that. He did this with Zhou Yao's consent.
Otherwise, where did Zhou Yao’s daily life photos come from?
In fact, this girl looks very beautiful. If she had long hair, she would look even more gentle.
Environment can change a person. From the beginning to now, Zhou Yao has been changing step by step.
From immaturity to maturity, and then to being able to stand on his own, beneath his delicate appearance lies a firm gaze and a persistent mentality.
After receiving the information, Ding Fengxia finally felt relieved and was of course very satisfied with Zhou Yao in the photo.
Looking at Zhou Yao's education and current job, she is no worse than Gu Yan's. She is a standard college student.
Even if she were to choose from the large compound, she wouldn't be able to pick such a suitable girl. The key is that the two of them get along well.
Ding Fengxia knew very well what kind of cowardly temper her younger son had. The fact that they had been together for such a long time showed that they had developed feelings for each other.
Nowadays, there is no particular emphasis on dowry, cars and houses, especially for Gu Yan and Zhou Yao.
Ding Fengxia also felt that Zhou Yao's family situation was suitable. Her parents were ordinary cadres, and she had three brothers and sisters, so there wasn't much to worry about.
Li Xuewu was acting as a matchmaker, but he didn't say anything nice in front of his mother-in-law. The situation was what it was.
He also talked about Zhou Yao's abilities, including being able to fight and wrestle, which won Gu Haitao's approval.
Gu Haitao trusts his son-in-law, a heroic and brave woman who is as good as any man. He trusts his vision and character even more.
In fact, Ding Fengxia had also had similar thoughts. She felt that the combination of her eldest son Gu An and Mu Hongyan was a bit narrow-minded.
The situation of Mu Hongyan's family is the same as theirs, both are military families, but they are developing in Mongolia.
Actually, it is always necessary for several children in a family to be spread out, otherwise if something goes wrong, a series of accidents will occur.
My son-in-law works in a local enterprise, and there is nothing I can do about my youngest son, as he is already in the army, so it would be best for him to find a partner in the local area.
So overall, they are satisfied with Zhou Yao.
This time when Gu Yan came back to visit his family, he directly told his unit that he was looking for a partner and was planning to get engaged and married.
The mother-in-law called and wanted Li Xuewu to persuade Gu Yan to take his partner to Jinling to meet his parents.
Li Xuewu also meant this. Nowadays, couples don't stay together for years. It's very rare for couples to stay together for 7 years like in later generations without getting married.
According to him, if they haven't gotten married after 7 years of being together, then they are not in a relationship, but just a life partner who can break up at any time.
Would you dare to marry a girl who ends such a relationship?
It can’t be said to be a second marriage, but the only thing missing from a second marriage is a divorce certificate. Some of them don’t even know how many children they have.
Gu Yan and Zhou Yao's situation is special. After four or five months of being together, it is time for a conclusion to be reached, and he, as the brother-in-law, has become the head of the family.
Do you want to ask his sister?
I'm afraid Gu Yan knows it in his heart. His sister doesn't worry about whether he will remain single or when he will get married.
Sometimes you say he has a better relationship with his brother-in-law, but you can’t blame him entirely for that.
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"Do we have to take care of the business side of the business, too?"
Bu Qingfang passed by Li Xuewu's office and saw that there was no one else in the room, so she walked in without even knocking on the door.
Given the relationship between the two, these details certainly don't need to be taken seriously.
The Energy Corporation finally sorted out the situation, and Ji Jiuzheng took the initiative to come to the group to review and report, thus saving his position.
The reason why Bu Qingfang was transferred so late was that he wanted to wait and see. The leaders of the group were also waiting to see whether Ji Jiuzheng could hold his ground.
If he really can't shoulder this heavy responsibility, then what Li Xuewu said earlier about arranging Bu Qingfang to work in the commission would no longer count.
Li Huaide will replace Ji Jiuzheng with Bu Qingfang as the general manager of the Energy Corporation.
There are two reasons why we should keep Bu Qingfang as our trump card.
One is the importance of the Energy Corporation, and the other is that Bu Qingfang is a really good card.
A woman in her thirties is in her prime. If she really wants to make progress, the strength she can unleash is definitely stronger than Ji Jiuzheng.
However, this opportunity was gone, and Bu Qingfang herself was unwilling to serve as general manager. She had already prepared to take over as deputy secretary-general.
Leaping from the position of director of the Propaganda Department to manager of the General Management Department is also a leap and progress.
Furthermore, she also served as deputy secretary-general, and her progress was much faster than that of an average director.
However, such progress also has its drawbacks.
First of all, she is a female cadre, which brings natural advantages but also disadvantages due to the job requirements.
For example, she will not be used in the business department. If a female comrade goes to the front line, she really cannot control the cadres below.
The only areas where she could improve were publicity, organization, and the office.
It now seems that Bu Qingfang completed the steps from director to department manager faster than others.
But in fact, she is just forcing things, and she will be stuck in this position for a long time in the future.
Unless there is a great opportunity, a deputy secretary-general will not be promoted directly to secretary-general. She has reached the ceiling.
When working within the system, you must make good plans as you make progress, and never seek temporary pleasure, otherwise you will regret it.
Of course, Bu Qingfang is not a rookie in the workplace and has full understanding and plans for her career and future.
There will be no progress in the future, but there will be a lot more things to do in the General Management Department.
This department coordinates every corner of the entire organization and even the entire group, standing higher and seeing farther.
Besides, she is now Li Xuewu's soldier, and she has bet her chance on Li Xuewu's future.
Some people say that this is the mentality of a gambler, but in the workplace, whether you stand on the side or express your stance, isn’t it all gambling?
In Bu Qingfang's view, Li Xuewu appointed her as his deputy to do things and stabilize the rear.
Do the work first, then stabilize the rear.
How do you say this?
It is already September, and Li Xuewu wants to use the last period of time to plan the group's various tasks.
He needs a deputy with strong execution ability, someone he trusts and to whom he can hand over some key tasks.
So Bu Qingfang came. The two had been together for almost four years and had already developed a certain tacit understanding.
You may ask how loyal Bu Qingfang is to him. That's not certain. In the workplace, never believe in the word loyalty. It's all hypocrisy.
Taking advantage of the situation, Bu Qingfang chose to bet on Li Xuewu, not because of his ability or position, but because of his situation.
Li Xuewu has influence within the group and has the drive to advance in his career, which is what she values.
Like Li Huaide, young people who don't know much about the business flock to him and want to flatter him to the utmost.
This is normal. If young people want to make progress, they can just flatter Li Huaide, but she, Bu Qingfang, can't do that.
At her position, choice is more important than hard work.
How many more years can Li Huaide work at Red Star Steel Group?
I'm afraid no one can say for sure about this question, but everyone knows that Director Li will leave sooner or later.
In the years before Director Li left and in the years after he left, who stayed in the group longer?
As expected, it should be Li Xuewu.
And judging from Director Li's intention, he wants to train Li Xuewu to be his successor to ensure the continuity of the group's overall policies.
So, it’s right to bet on Li Xuewu, guaranteed.
Does Bu Qingfang flatter Li Xuewu? Of course not, Li Xuewu uses her to do things.
Just like now, she doesn't have to care about the details in the work. She just needs to take on the work assigned by Li Xuewu and daily work, giving Li Xuewu more time to make arrangements.
"I always say that you spoiled those people down there." She put a document on Li Xuewu's desk and pushed it over to him, saying, "They only learned how to use their hands, but not how to use their brains."
"So, I am also responsible?"
Li Xuewu shook his head in amusement, took the document and took a look at it. It turned out to be the project book for the third 10,000-ton ship of Santaya Group.
The second 10,000-ton bulk carrier has completed its ocean trials and officially completed its delivery mission, and the construction of the third ship has begun.
The framework contract between Red Star Steel Group and Santaya Group has basically been negotiated, and related business has already started.
Shipbuilding is the core business of the compensation trade with the Santaya Group. This also shows the cleverness of the Santaya Group.
Having supplied so many pieces of machinery and production technology to the mainland, it’s really hard for them to choose what to get in return.
If you need commodities and raw materials, you can just purchase them directly. Why go through so much trouble?
Giant ships, only giant ships are the most valuable.
These cargo ships will be leased to shipping companies far away in the port city, thus avoiding the scrutiny of international trade while also gaining benefits.
This time, regarding the third 10,000-ton cargo ship submitted, the Santaya Group changed its usual practice and no longer requested a bulk carrier.
“Are you going to do inland shipping?”
Li Xuewu raised his eyebrows. The Santaya Group actually wanted a container ship. There were not many container terminals at that time.