Jiang Wanqing looked at Cheng Ran, who raised an eyebrow and glanced at the door.
"You heard what he just said?"
"Yes, I heard you. What I want to tell you is indeed related to the assessment, but it has nothing to do with what Wang Duo just said."
Her tone was very serious, and Cheng Ran couldn't help but become serious. She pulled him up and walked to the window, pointing to the young people who were squatting, standing, or pacing at the gate. Some people would go up and pester anyone who looked like a leader as they came out of the office. Although she couldn't hear what they were asking, their anxious expressions were obvious.
Do you know who they are?
Cheng Ran was silent for a few seconds, then nodded: "I've heard a little about it, but I don't know if it's true or not."
"So I plan to take them out for a meal after get off work today, to find out what's going on. Even if I can't get them what they want, at least I won't let them waste their precious time like headless flies."
He turned to look at her, admiring her courage and boldness, which was exactly what he had always admired.
Seeing that he didn't speak, Jiang Wanqing took a step back: "I know it's inconvenient for you because of your status. I can handle this by myself..."
As soon as he finished speaking, Cheng Ran pulled her into his arms and kissed her forehead.
"You always think one step ahead of me. I agree with your approach, and I'm with you."
"real?"
"Yes, you heard it outside just now. Wang Duo and I have completely fallen out. No matter what I do, he will treat me as an adversary. So why not just go all the way?"
He gently smoothed her stray hairs with a smile on his face, showing no sign of reluctance. She couldn't help but smile along with him, leaning against his chest.
"Okay, let's do it together."
After get off work that day, the two of them followed their agreement and stayed behind their colleagues until almost everyone had left before they went out.
Unsurprisingly, perhaps due to their unusual demeanor, they were immediately surrounded by people as soon as they stepped outside, holding up pieces of paper.
"Sir, please look at us and give us justice..."
"After twenty years of hard study, we just want an explanation: what are your recruitment standards? Do you dare to publish the exam questions, answer sheets, and the backgrounds of the selected candidates?"
We'll be back tomorrow!
Seeing that they remained unmoved, the group guessed that it was probably fruitless again and was about to leave when they were stopped.
Jiang Wanqing said in a clear voice, "If you want justice and trust us, then come along."
"Comrade, can...can you help us?"
"Comrade, I haven't seen you in the past two years. Who are you?"
"If you just want to speak up for us, you need to have the necessary credentials. We don't make things difficult for ordinary people..."
“I’m not an ordinary person, you’ll find out once you come along.”
Jiang Wanqing didn't say much. She exchanged a glance with Cheng Ran and continued walking forward. The people behind her hesitated for a while, but after seeing that no one else was coming out, they gradually followed.
They never expected that the staff would follow them into the restaurant. They didn't dare to go in and could only stand outside.
"What are you standing there for? Come in. I'm treating everyone to dinner today. Since we're going to talk business, it's best to eat well first. Don't worry, come in. It's a state-run restaurant; they won't drug you."
"No, no, no... We didn't mean that. Since you're so considerate, comrade, then we... would be impolite to refuse."
"Thank you both, you are such kind people."
He really is a scholar; he speaks in a refined and scholarly manner, and his eyes don't seem to reveal any ulterior motives.
"Come in, let's eat first." Cheng Ran waved his hand. "You can eat and talk freely today."
Upon hearing this, everyone who had come along entered the restaurant. Jiang Wanqing booked two tables, which were then pushed together, and everyone sat in a circle.
"Let me introduce myself first. My name is Jiang Wanqing. I am an individual researcher and I am currently conducting experiments at the Seventh Research Institute under the tutelage of Professor Xue from Huazhong University of Science and Technology."
Without revealing their identities, the conversation couldn't continue. Jiang Wanqing introduced herself first, and then Cheng Ran also gave a brief self-introduction.
"My name is Cheng Ran, and I have only recently been appointed as the deputy director of the institute."
After they finished speaking, hope welled up in the eyes of the young people. They looked at each other, and one of them immediately exclaimed in surprise.
"So you are Comrade Jiang and Comrade Cheng! Although we didn't get to work in the institute, we've heard about your deeds in private. No wonder you were willing to talk to us. You are fundamentally different from those good-for-nothings!"
A slightly older-looking man pushed up his glasses, stood up, and bowed to Jiang Wanqing and Cheng Ran.
"Since you two comrades have such special identities, then we will not hide it from you. My name is He Meng. I am a college student who came to Beijing from a rural area in the Northwest. When I graduated, I dreamed of working in a research institute. I answered all the questions in the test, but for some reason, my name was not on the list of those who were hired. The situations of these comrades are very similar to mine."
He Meng had a weathered look in his eyes and a scruffy beard. His words resonated with those around him, and everyone nodded in agreement.
"Yes, later we gradually got together and investigated some situations. We found that strength can't beat connections. We wanted to get justice for ourselves, but we had no way to do so. We could only use the stupidest method, hoping to attract the attention of the higher-ups. This is the third year now, and it's still no use."
The person who spoke shook his head, tilted his head back and drank a glass of strong liquor, wiped his face, his eyes reddening. The others remained silent, but their attitude was clear.
Cheng Ran and Jiang Wanqing exchanged a glance, and she lowered her head and pursed her lips.
"The entrance exam for this year is in a few days. Do you have any plans to take the exam again?"
"Comrade Jiang, you're joking. We've been targeted by that Wang guy and lost our eligibility to register. We've been tormented for years, and we've lost all our former spirit. Now we just want to see what happens to those wicked people. Otherwise, we just can't swallow this anger!"
Talented people emerge in every generation, and nowadays, with so many talented individuals, they are indeed less confident in their abilities than before. As for their qualifications...
Jiang Wanqing frowned slightly: "I know some people in the industry. If you trust me, leave one person to work with me. If all goes well, I should be able to offer you a few options. One is to continue your studies, and I'll be responsible for finding professors to write recommendation letters for you. Another is to stay in Beijing and work, and develop your career gradually. Of course, I can't guarantee that you'll be 100% satisfied. There's also a third option: I'll give you some money. Those who want to go back can use this money to find a job or start a small business. Of course, another option is to work in my factory. I'll pay you a salary for a while, and you can go back and think it over carefully."
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