Chapter 315: My eldest brother went abroad to study

Lin Xiangnan was happy to receive the reward, but forgot about attending the commendation meeting. He really couldn't handle that.

Not to mention her, Professor Wang and other heroes also rejected Director Kong's proposal.

"Everyone is exhausted after this trip. Why hold a commendation meeting? Let Xiaolin go home and have a good rest first."

After that, Professor Wang added, "We old guys also need a good rest!"

Director Kong originally wanted to use Lin Xiangnan's complexion as an excuse, because Lin Xiangnan had a ruddy complexion. But when Professor Wang mentioned his physical condition, Director Kong immediately became serious.

"It's okay if we don't hold the commendation meeting. But you can't refuse the reward. I'll apply for it for you when I get back."

Perhaps it was because Lin Xiangnan was so good at creating the image of a good comrade that Director Kong deliberately said to her with a stern face: "Don't refuse this reward again!"

Lin Xiangnan gave a dry laugh. She wasn't prepared to refuse.

Save where you can and spend where you can. Lin Xiangnan will not take less than a penny of the salary and bonus that he deserves.

Director Kong's resume will look better after leading the inspection team out this time and making great contributions. So he was very kind to Lin Xiangnan, the hero, and even personally sent a car to take Lin Xiangnan home.

"Do you want us to help you move your luggage?" Even though Director Kong knew how strong Lin Xiangnan was, he got out of the car like a gentleman and prepared to help.

"No, no." Lin Xiangnan held a bag in each hand, "You guys should go back as well."

At this time, Hu Meili was in the next yard, sewing shoe soles and bragging to someone.

When she saw Lin Xiangnan getting off the car, she immediately left her new old sisters behind and ran over excitedly.

"Oh, you're back. You're..." Before she could even say the word "thin", Hu Meili said awkwardly, "You've gained weight. I was thinking you must not be used to foreign food."

In the past two months, when she was bragging to her old sisters, she looked worried as soon as she opened her mouth, "I don't know if my Xiaonan can get used to eating foreign food..."

Using this as a starting point, the topic of one's own children studying abroad naturally came up.

Then she added with a proud look on her face, "I heard that you will be visiting several countries. I don't know what you will be doing there. But after all, you will be working for the country. It's an honor!"

After talking about Lin Xiangnan, Hu Meili would then talk about Lin Xiangdong.

"My second child is the most promising. He started his postgraduate studies ahead of schedule and is now studying abroad with his teacher. The eldest child is not bad either. Wasn't there a selection of government-funded overseas students? He was also admitted and will stay abroad for a year or two before returning..."

Even though her children are already in their twenties, when Hu Meili compares with others, the first thing they compare is still their studies.

Hu Meili was too embarrassed to show off Lin Xiangxi, a poor student. Compared with his brothers and sisters, Lin Xiangxi, an ordinary college student, was a bit embarrassing.

Lin Xiangnan was also a little surprised when he heard Hu Meili talk about what happened at home during this period.

"Brother, did he pass the exam? When did he leave?"

"He left not long after you left."

Hu Meili brags outside, but she tells the truth at home. She said with a look of relief, "Your elder brother said that he was able to pass the exam this time because of luck. If he hadn't borrowed your tape recorder to study before the exam, he would have been in trouble."

"It's good that he can get in." Lin Xiangnan said happily: "Government-sponsored students are different from ordinary college students. The unit he can be assigned to after graduation will definitely be better."

"I think so too." Hu Meili said, "I used to work in the steel mill. Your elder brother also has deep feelings for the steel mill. He specifically applied for the Iron and Steel Institute and was planning to be assigned back to the factory after graduation. Now your elder brother probably doesn't want to go back."

Children who grew up in the family compound of a company have a special affection for their company. Of the many students in Factory 132, 90% of them chose majors related to the company, hoping to be assigned back after graduation.

Lin Xiangdong had thought that after graduating from college, he would definitely be married. At that age, Director Zhou would be about to retire. By that time, the past events would be gone with the wind, and everyone would be relieved.

As a result, Zhou Kangmei's attitude scared him so much that he ran away.

"I prepared a big bag for him and even changed a lot of money for him. I don't know if your brother is used to living abroad." Hu Meili said worriedly, "He has been away for so long. He didn't even bring back a letter."

"What are you afraid of? They are studying abroad at public expense, and the government provides subsidies." Lin Xiangnan said calmly. Their trip out for inspection was also at public expense, and Director Kong arranged everything properly. As long as they did not have special needs, there was no need to spend extra money.

Hu Meili was still very relieved about her eldest son. After nagging him for a few words, she reached out to help Lin Xiangnan pack his luggage.

As soon as she started, Lin Xiangnan saw the gold glittering on her cuffs.

"Mom, you bought a big gold bracelet?" Lin Xiangnan was shocked.

"It's fake." Hu Meili said calmly, "Many women on the street have bought them, so I bought two bracelets too. Do you want one? I'll give you one."

Lin Xiangnan's surprised expression immediately turned into speechlessness, "I don't want it. I'll buy you a real bracelet later."

"That's great. The real ones are kept in the bottom of the box, and the fake ones are used for wearing." Hu Meili said casually, smiling: "You went abroad and bought so many things. How can you have money to buy me a gold bracelet? For someone like you, I'm afraid I'll have to wait for several years."

She felt that Lin Xiangnan was just making empty promises for her. But even if Lin Xiangnan just said it casually, Hu Meili was happy to hear it.

"I have made a contribution of some magnitude this time." Lin Xiangnan said modestly, "From what Director Kong said, I will be given at least a bonus of 1,000 yuan and a color TV as a reward."

"So much bonus? It's almost equal to Gu Zhenhua's salary for half a year. Add this color TV, it's enough for you two to save for a year." Hu Meili asked curiously: "What merit did you make?"

"Secret." Lin Xiangnan smiled.

If you really do the math, this amount of money is definitely not enough for Lin Xiangnan to subsidize.

Director Kong also felt that Lin Xiangnan had made a lot of contributions secretly, and that the reward he gave was estimated to be equivalent to the annual salary of Lin Xiangnan and his wife.

"But one thousand yuan is a bit too much." Hu Meili was a little confused.

"A thousand yuan is not a lot. After all, the exchange rate is there. You can't really limit your spending abroad."

Hu Meili was now curious and asked, "How much does a meal cost when you eat abroad?"

“The cheaper ones are one or two pounds, the slightly better ones are dozens…” Lin Xiangnan also tried those that cost hundreds of dollars, but didn’t dare tell Hu Meili.

Hu Meili counted the exchange rate on her fingers and her expression turned horrified. "It's so expensive! Your eldest brother is overseas, he won't starve to death, will he?"