Chang Xingwang went back and told Zhou Hongyu about the result of being assigned a single room.
Zhou Hongyu was taken aback, then praised, "I didn't expect you to be assigned a room as soon as you started the job. A single room is not bad either. It's far from home, so you're usually the only one there. It's enough for you to live alone!"
Zhou Hongyu now has plenty of money and houses, so she doesn't care.
Chang Xingwang felt extremely ashamed. What kind of house was it that was only big enough for him to live in? As a man, he should provide for his family instead of making them suffer because of him!
The next day, Chang Xingwang moved his toiletries over and officially started work. On the day he joined the research group, he concealed his brilliance and behaved in an unremarkable manner.
Once you have a solid grasp of the basic theoretical knowledge, there's not much more to it.
It's tasteless to eat, but a pity to throw it away.
In response, Chu Qi, the research group leader, sneered repeatedly.
Chang Xingwang, who received countless praises from his former superior, was actually quite ordinary!
Chu Qi questioned Chang Xingwang's abilities, her words laced with sarcasm.
Chang Xingwang wasn't flustered. His current treatment was even worse than that of a newcomer. The promised "Little Red House" had become a single room. He was paid for what he was paid for, and he had a clear conscience. No one could find fault with him, except for a few people who particularly disliked him.
Chu Qi tried to cause trouble several times to no avail, and gritted her teeth: "He has to get out of here, don't even think about staying and delaying the research group's progress!"
"Wait a minute, I have a feeling something's not right!" Director Ma said thoughtfully.
He had secretly observed how Chang Xingwang worked. His movements were fluid and effortless, as if he could do it with his eyes closed. Could such a person be a slacker?
In Director Ma's view, Chang Xingwang was far better than Song Qingshi, who was about to leave.
Chu Qi was dismissive of Director Ma's analysis: "Song Qingshi has the Song family behind him. The research team can ask the Song family for help if needed. I would rather keep Song Qingshi here!"
"Don't try to persuade me, he has to leave! And he has to leave immediately!"
"A high school graduate wants to get into a research institute? Humph! Before I saw him in person, my grandfather praised him to the skies. I thought he was some kind of god with seven heads and six arms. Turns out he's just a lump of mud on the ground, utterly useless!"
Although the truth about Chang Xingwang's university admission being stolen has been made public, his lost diploma can never be recovered, and in the eyes of the world, he is still just a high school student.
Director Ma was in a dilemma: "The old leader has just arrived at his new unit and is very busy. Don't cause him any trouble..."
At this point, Chu Qi became even angrier, angry that her grandfather had made the decision behind the back of the whole family and suddenly volunteered to work at the Northwest Base!
Chu Qi resolutely refused to listen to advice: "Hmph! You're on his side too! Someone like him should be kicked out. He's just a high school student, what is he! Just because of Grandpa, he has to get out of here now!"
"Everyone knows that my grandfather gave him the green light all the way in. He has no special skills and is a disgrace to my grandfather's reputation!"
Director Ma sighed and reluctantly compromised: "You deal with him for a few days, and I'll find him a good place as soon as possible. After all, the old leader praised him highly before he left. For the sake of the old leader, I can't just kick him out of the research institute. At most, I'll give him a sinecure. Then the two of you won't have a chance to see each other again!"
Chu Qi was furious: "In this world, how could such an incompetent person who got in through connections have fooled Grandpa? Get him out of here as soon as possible, I never want to see him again!"
Chu Qi kept her word and publicly broke off relations with Chang Xingwang, causing the rest of the research group to tremble and follow their furious leader, isolating Chang Xingwang.
Chu Qi comes from a prominent family and is exceptionally capable. At a young age, she became the most promising research group leader in the institute.
If you want to make a living, you have to know your place!
Chang Xingwang was completely oblivious to their isolation. He could handle his work independently and even seriously revised the latest experimental plan in the laboratory.
Director Ma was in a real bind.
Because of the old leader's influence, Chu Qi had always been pampered and had a smooth life, which fostered her independent and self-willed personality. The premise for doing so was that the old leader could always protect her.
However, not long ago, the old leader was transferred out of Beijing, and from now on, he will have to bear all the storms alone.
Director Ma is incompetent; he is no match for the old commander. He cannot protect Chu Qi, who is so unrestrained!
Director Ma summoned Chu Qi and gave her a dressing down in his office.
"The way you're doing things is giving people ammunition against you! Sometimes you really should think about yourself!"
Moreover, Chang Xingwang can't tell whether it's good or bad. He's completely offended them right from the start. If there's a reversal in the end, wouldn't that be a huge loss?
Chu Qi knew what was going on: "You're still hoping for a plot twist? Let me tell you, there's absolutely no way!"
“I know Chang Xingwang’s true worth very well. His parents and brothers are all ordinary people who have lived in the alley since birth. Apart from a period of time supporting the construction of the frontier, there’s nothing else worth mentioning. Why are you afraid of offending him?”
"Do you know what he did with that $20,000? He was so desperate for money that he bought a bunch of worthless land. Looks like he wants to be a peasant for the rest of his life!"
His words were extremely arrogant, and as a third-generation official, he looked down on his colleague who came from an ordinary background and was good for nothing.
Director Ma noticed that she had used inappropriate words, but he only frowned.
Saying it won't hurt him, but if he angers Chu Qi, his world will collapse!
Director Ma instructed, "I'll be assigning Chang Xingwang a new position soon. Don't go overboard. Once he's gone, it won't concern you anymore. After all, the old commander isn't around anymore. If something happens..."
"Alright! Don't tell me that!"
Chu Qi felt impatient upon hearing this; Director Ma had thought too badly of people.
Sometimes even her close friend, Director Zhang's wife, would be brought up for discussion, saying it was too disrespectful—she was her best friend with whom she could share life and death!
Chu Qi turned her back and left. Director Ma, having failed to achieve his goal, stood there shaking his head and sighing.
He prayed that, while the old commander was away, Chu Qi would avoid getting involved with the wrong people!
"Xiao Cao, come in. I remember that Professor Fu's research group on engines is short of people..."
Secretary Cao silently lit a candle for Comrade Chang in his heart.
Old Master Fu!
It's still the engine research group!
He's finished!
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