Chapter 163 Discussion

Gu Qiuyue's fingertips lingered on the drawer handle for a moment, and finally she gently closed it. The mysterious note was temporarily put aside in a corner of her heart. There were more important things that required her attention at the moment.

The desk lamp emitted a warm glow. She picked up the pen again and wrote on the manuscript paper.

The experiences at the Institute of Economics, Professor Liu's fragments of thoughts, and observations from teaching practice, these inspirations were strung together like pearls, gradually forming the prototype of a teaching paper.

It was not until late at night and the sound of lights-out in the army came from afar that she put down her pen and rubbed her sore wrist.

The next day was Saturday. Gu Qiuyue got up earlier than usual. She changed into a neat white shirt and wore a dark green knitted cardigan over it. She looked energetic and decent.

"Mom, you look so beautiful today!" Shuangshuang said, lying on the edge of the bed, blinking her big eyes.

Huahua also nodded: "Mom, are we going to the place with lots of books?"

Gu Qiuyue bent down and kissed the two children on the cheek: "Yes, Mommy has to attend a very important discussion meeting today."

Xie Shiyu came out of the kitchen carrying breakfast. Seeing her outfit, his eyes flashed with admiration: "Have you prepared your admission ticket and review materials? You're going to Beijing next week."

Gu Qiuyue took the bowl of porridge he handed her and nodded: "Everything is packed. This time I'm going to attend the pre-exam tutoring class at the Academy of Social Sciences, so I can get familiar with the environment in advance."

Xie Shiyu sat down opposite her: "Have you notified your parents? Remember to bring warm clothes. Beijing is much colder than here."

"Have you forgotten? I studied in Beijing for four years, and my parents are both in Beijing. How could they let me get cold?" Gu Qiuyue couldn't help but laugh and picked up a piece of food for him with chopsticks. "Why are you more nervous than me?"

The small conference room at the Provincial Institute of Economics was already packed with people. Gu Qiuyue found a seat near the front, but not too conspicuous, and quietly surveyed the scholars present.

Director Zhao Ming saw her and walked over with a smile. "Xiao Gu, you're here early. Researcher Li will be the speaker today. He's a young leader in the Institute of Economics at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences."

Gu Qiuyue took out a notebook from her bag: "This opportunity is rare, I came here specifically to learn from you."

After the discussion began, Researcher Li's in-depth and easy-to-understand explanation immersed everyone present. He not only systematically introduced the cutting-edge issues of current economic reform, but also shared many field research cases.

Gu Qiuyue recorded everything quickly, marking her thoughts in her notebook from time to time.

During the free question session, Gu Qiuyue bravely raised her hand and said, "Researcher Li, you just mentioned the problems encountered in rural market-oriented reforms. In my teaching, I also find that students have difficulty understanding the relationship between planning and the market. How do you think we should explain the relationship between the two to middle school students?"

Researcher Li pushed his glasses up and showed an interested expression: "This is a good question. In fact, we can use a simple analogy, such as..." He used several vivid examples to explain the complex theory in a simple and easy-to-understand way.

After the meeting, Researcher Li specifically approached Gu Qiuyue and asked, "You're a middle school teacher? It's quite remarkable that you can ask such a question."

Director Zhao Ming came over and introduced, "Researcher Li, this is Xiao Gu I mentioned to you. She edited Professor Liu's manuscript, and she's about to take the postgraduate entrance exam for the Academy of Social Sciences."

Researcher Li's eyes lit up. "It's you! You did a very professional job organizing that manuscript." He said enthusiastically, "I've already arranged the pre-exam tutoring class. You can just go directly to Secretary Wang. Have you arranged accommodations?"

Gu Qiuyue nodded gratefully: "Everything is ready, thank you so much."

"You're welcome," Researcher Li said with a smile. "You have a solid theoretical foundation and practical experience. We really need talent like you."

On the way home, Gu Qiuyue's steps were particularly brisk. The setting sun stretched her shadow very long, just like a new journey that was about to begin.

She specially went to buy the sugar-roasted chestnuts that she had promised the children. Holding the warm paper bag in her arms, she felt warm inside.

After dinner, when the children fell asleep, Gu Qiuyue told Xie Shiyu about their experiences today in detail.

"Researcher Li specifically asked me about my accommodation," Gu Qiuyue said as she packed her luggage, "and he also said he could take me to meet some of my advisors after the exams."

Xie Shiyu helped her fold the clothes. "This shows that they value you. Remember to bring some extra warm clothes. I heard that the temperature in Beijing is going to drop in the next few days." He paused and said gently, "Don't be too nervous. You've been preparing for so long, there will be no problem."

Gu Qiuyue stopped what she was doing and said softly, "Actually, the ones I'm most reluctant to leave are you and the children. I have to be away from you for such a long time."

"Don't worry," Xie Shiyu held her hand, "I will take good care of them. You can focus on the exam. After the exam, we will bring the children to visit you in Beijing."

Gu Qiuyue leaned on his shoulder and suddenly remembered something: "Oh, by the way, the school courses have been arranged. I plan to resign to the principal. I have put the lesson plans in the desk drawer."

"I support whatever decision you make." Xie Shiyu gently embraced her, "Your most important task now is to adjust your condition and go into battle with ease."

A week later, Gu Qiuyue came to the Institute of Economics for the last time to say goodbye. The manuscript sorting work had been completed, and she carefully classified and put away the last piece of information.

After checking all the materials, Director Zhao Ming nodded with satisfaction and said, "Thank you for your hard work. Professor Liu is lucky to have his manuscript edited by someone as dedicated as you."

Gu Qiuyue: "I should be the one thanking you. I have learned a lot during this period, which is also very helpful for the postgraduate entrance examination."

"I wish you success in the college entrance examination," Zhao Ming said sincerely. "Remember to tell us the good news if you pass."

Before leaving, Gu Qiuyue hesitated for a moment, then said, "Director Zhao, when I was sorting through magazines, I stumbled upon a meeting note from three years ago. There's a red triangle mark on it. Do you know what it means?"

Zhao Ming was stunned for a moment and shook his head. "I've never heard of it. Maybe it was just a random mark made by a researcher. What's the matter? Is there a problem?"

"No." Gu Qiuyue smiled and shook her head, passing the matter over lightly.

On the way home, she went to the post office to buy postcards for the children, and then began to pack her luggage. When she opened the drawer, she saw the mysterious note again.

After hesitating for a moment, she finally put it into the notebook she carried with her.

"Maybe when I get to the capital, I'll have a chance to figure out what this is." She whispered to herself, then carefully put the notebook into the innermost layer of her bag.

Outside the window, a bright moon hangs high in the sky, its light spreading all over the earth. Gu Qiuyue stands in front of the window, looking at the lights of the military camp in the distance, her heart full of expectations and confidence for the future.