Chapter 377: Goals Still Need to Be Set
Lin Xiangnan returned home only half an hour later than usual, and the house was already peaceful and calm.
She put the things down carefully, afraid of stepping on a landmine, and only dared to pull Aunt Jiu to whisper, "Are you sure you have discussed it, not just in a cold war or sulking?"
"Cold war? Xiaonan, you're overthinking it. They're not sulking. I just saw them talking and laughing. When your eldest brother went back to school, it was your mother who sent him out personally." Aunt Jiu replied.
When it comes to the level of coaxing Hu Meili, ten Lin Xiangnans are not as good as the eldest brother. Lin Xiangdong is proficient in both the skills of "making people angry" and "coaxing people".
"I'm glad you're okay. I told you it would be okay."
Lin Xiangnan suddenly became bolder, walked into the yard arrogantly, patted Hu Meili on the shoulder, and asked, "How do you feel now?"
"You are sick." Hu Meili slapped Lin Xiangnan's hand away with disdain and said, "I am in a very good mood now."
"Don't pretend to be strong. You can still lean on my shoulder."
"Your eldest brother's teacher helped introduce him to a girl. If the relationship is suitable, your eldest brother can get married this year." Hu Meili said, "Your eldest brother is almost 30 years old. If he can get married, I can rest assured. At least he didn't end up in trouble."
Using good news to counteract bad news, Lin Xiangdong managed to balance Hu Meili's emotions very well.
"What your eldest brother said makes sense. After all, it's a good thing. If Sun Xiaodie doesn't live well, your eldest brother won't be able to bear it. Only when Sun Xiaodie's life gets better and better, your eldest brother can let it go. When your eldest brother gets married and someone takes care of the family, the past things won't matter anymore."
Hu Meili's idea is very simple. She is responsible for her unmarried children. She can let go of her married children without any worries.
"Given your situation, it would be great if you could get married properly. I don't dare to pick on you at all..."
Listening to Hu Meili's nagging, Lin Xiangnan didn't dare to say anything bad. To be honest, she also felt that Lin Xiangdong's marriage was a bit weird.
"Brother, are you really going on a blind date this Sunday?" Lin Xiangnan said with a strange look on his face, "Brother, it seems like you've never been on a serious blind date. Every time you go on a blind date, it's always a free love relationship."
"That's right. You were too free. Now you know how to behave yourself." Hu Meili reminded, "Don't work overtime on Sundays, or there will be no one to take care of the children. I have to go and observe secretly."
"Okay, go ahead. I'll bring the two kids with me when I go to the dinner." Actually, Lin Xiangnan also wanted to join in the fun, but who told her that she had already made an appointment with someone else.
Some people in their school have already graduated early, which shows that they don’t have much time left in school.
A group of classmates who graduated from Factory 132 wanted to seize the time to get together more often, so as to avoid missing the opportunity and not being able to get together later.
Among the group of people, only Lin Xiangnan had a child. She only needed to take the child out and she didn't have to worry about the rest. It was easy for more than twenty young people to deal with two children.
"Dabao, stop chasing the chickens and come with me to dig bamboo shoots!"
"Xiaobao, I'll take you to see how to catch fish! It's more fun than digging bamboo shoots."
With so many people playing with them, the two children seem overwhelmed and unable to cope.
Xiaobao couldn't help but grumble, "Can't you come one by one? I'm too busy."
"We are running out of time. We need to find some ingredients and cook lunch." Lin Xiangnan said with a grin, "Go quickly. What Mom can eat for lunch depends on you two."
There were too many people in their group, and they kept chattering. They couldn't stand the management attitude of the state-owned restaurant, so they decisively chose a small shop run by their fellow villagers in the surrounding area, which was equivalent to a farm stay.
Chickens, ducks and fish were all ordered in advance by the boss, but everyone just wanted to catch them for fun. Mainly for the kids.
Seeing that Dabao and Xiaobao were exhausted, Lin Xiangnan was still slapping his thigh and laughing, then drinking juice and chatting with the people next to him.
"I've been to the factory where you're doing your internship. It's quite grand. Just mention my name when you get there. I'm quite familiar with the chief engineer of their factory." After attending classes for a few more years, Lin Xiangnan has established a good relationship with the surrounding cooperative units.
"What a coincidence, two of us are going to this factory for internship."
When the students from Factory 132 chose their majors, they all wanted to go home, and they all chose military-related majors. The internships were all assigned to units that Lin Xiangnan was familiar with. If he was lucky, he could be assigned to a unit with someone he was familiar with.
Of the only two liberal arts students left at the scene, one went to a newspaper office and the other went to a TV station, also working on a military channel.
If they integrate this group of people, they can form a big factory of their own by getting some workers and equipment without going to other units.
When the leaders of Factory 132 sent this group of students out, they were filled with anticipation.
With so many talented people, after they return from their studies, their Factory 132 will definitely be able to take off on the spot and become bigger, stronger and more glorious.
Wang Shuhua, Wu Zhonghou and their group have remained true to their original aspirations even though they left Factory 132 so long ago.
When talking about his future after graduation, Wu Zhonghou said: "It would be good to go to a company for internship and learn more. When I return to the factory, I can also help the factory improve some outdated production concepts."
"I thought so too. But my teacher suggested that I study for a master's degree. It will take a few years for me to go back." Wang Shuhua said excitedly: "Calculating the time, maybe I can go back with Sister Lin."
Lin Xiangnan touched the tip of his nose and said awkwardly: "I'm really not sure. My teacher wants me to stay in the institute."
Even though she knew Sun Yi was not working overtime, Wang Shuhua still looked around furtively and said, "My teacher also suggested that I go to work in a research institute. But my scientific research ability is a bit behind yours, Sister Lin. I want to study for a master's degree and think about it. If not, I still want to go back."
Because of the group effect, all the students who graduated from Factory 132 wanted to go back. Especially when Sun Yi was there, he made the most noise. After hearing it so many times, everyone wanted to go back to Factory 132.
Sun Yi came to Beijing to study and was paid by Factory 132, so he was destined to return. His whole being and heart belonged to Factory 132. Of course, he hoped that the children who graduated from the factory would return to build Factory 132 after they finished their studies.
It doesn't matter what unit you work for, but you have relatives and friends in your hometown, which is something that other units can't compare to. And their 132 Factory is no worse than other units!
Among the twenty or so people present here, twenty are thinking of returning to Factory 132, and a few are preparing to continue their studies and are hesitating whether to go back in two years.
“After graduation, let’s go back to Factory 132 and do something together!” Wu Zhonghou raised his glass.
Everyone raised the juice in their glasses and drank it in one gulp, "Okay!"
Lin Xiangnan mingled among them and toasted with them, smiling but saying nothing.
The 132 Factory does not have the final say on the assignment of graduates. But we still have to have a goal, but whether we can achieve it is another matter.