"If you have this idea, we will prepare the recommendation materials later."
This marks the first time the country has resumed college admissions since it was suspended in 1966.
The two schools selected for the pilot program are both top universities in Beijing.
You could say they were among the first to try something new.
Both for his own sake and for public reasons, he felt that Jiang Si should seize this opportunity to further her studies at university.
After all, in this day and age, a university degree is far more valuable than a high school degree.
This is reflected in salary grading, professional title evaluation, and welfare housing allocation.
Minister Zhao values talent and cherishes it, so when he learned of this opportunity, the first person he thought of was Jiang Si.
Professor Li also had deep feelings about this.
Over the past few months, their relationship has been one of both mentor and friend.
He knew that Jiang Si was an extremely talented and insightful person.
He truly saw countless possibilities in her.
In the past, he would have advised her to spend a few years in university to reflect on her experiences.
The problem is that this time, university admission is entirely based on recommendation.
This means that there is absolutely no way to control the quality of the student body.
Therefore, when Professor Li received a look from Minister Zhao, he did not immediately try to persuade him.
Instead, I analyzed the pros and cons of this matter for her from a neutral perspective.
That's the situation; it ultimately depends on your own perspective.
In this matter, Professor Li fully respected Jiang Si's thoughts and gave her the right to choose.
Jiang Si was extremely grateful for this.
She's only been at the company for less than six months, yet she's already being treated so well.
For her, it was truly a very lucky thing.
Moreover, this opportunity is indeed very rare.
But after thinking it over, Jiang Si still refused.
"Xiao Jiang, is there something on your mind?" Minister Zhao thought she was worried about her family background.
Jiang Si shook her head.
Judging from her future plans, she doesn't need the title of "worker-peasant-soldier college student" to enhance her qualifications.
Furthermore, you won't learn much even if you go to university.
As far as I can remember, these past few cohorts of worker-peasant-soldier students have all been in a work-study phase.
Students don't want to learn, teachers dare not teach, and students have to do factory work practice in their spare time.
Jiang Si felt she couldn't endure this kind of hardship.
Furthermore, after finishing these two design projects, she has other commitments to make, and she simply doesn't have the time or energy to be in two places at once.
Having said what she could say, Jiang Si said, "Thank you for your kindness, leader, but going to university is not currently in my life plan."
Knowing that she was a person with her own opinions, Minister Zhao did not try to persuade her further.
"Since you have this idea, then I won't say anything more."
However, Minister Zhao felt quite sorry when he heard that she would no longer be taking on design projects.
In fact, Jiang Si hesitated for a long time about this matter.
But what ultimately made her decide was not what her master said.
She just felt that, given the current social environment...
She seems unable to design according to her own ideas and preferences.
Therefore, after much deliberation.
Jiang Si followed her heart and made this decision.
The hotel catering to foreign guests was the last gift she gave herself.
Although Professor Li didn't understand, he still affirmed her choice and ability.
As we went downstairs, I gave her a few words of encouragement.
Jiang Si smiled and said, "Thank you."
Coincidentally, just as she uttered those words, she ran into Vice Minister Xu once again.
It was lunchtime, so the group went to the company cafeteria together.
Vice Minister Xu was one to keep quiet, and as soon as he stepped out of the building, he smiled and said, "Congratulations, Xiao Jiang."
Jiang Si was wondering what this joy came from.
Vice Minister Xu's voice rang out, "About going to university."
Before Jiang Si could even speak, the words had barely left her lips.
Suddenly someone called out to Vice Minister Xu.
Jiang Si turned around and saw it was Secretary Yan.
"Oh dear, I almost forgot, I had an appointment with Lao Yan, I have some other things to do at noon."
After Vice Minister Xu finished speaking, he waved his hand and said, "Old Li, you guys go ahead and eat. I won't go to the cafeteria."
After everyone left, Professor Li noticed that Jiang Si remained silent for a long time. "What's wrong?" he asked.
Jiang Si pursed her lips, feigning concern, "I was wondering if many people in the workplace know that Minister Zhao is going to recommend me for university?"
No, not at all.
Professor Li affirmed, "Minister Zhao is a prudent person, and the number of nominees is such a sensitive matter. Before the list is finalized, not many people besides the individuals involved will know about it."
"What about Vice Minister Xu..."
"You mean him?" Professor Li smiled. "Speaking of which, it was Vice Minister Xu who suggested you to Minister Zhao about recommending you for university."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Si's heart sank.
She finally understood where that strange feeling had come from—
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