Wang Jingjiang mysteriously led Chen Ke to Wang Fugui's office.
When Wang Fugui learned from his son that Chen Ke was going to work at the research institute, he didn't believe it at all. He didn't doubt Chen Ke's abilities; he simply felt that his son couldn't make friends with someone as capable as Chen Ke.
Only after receiving confirmation from Chairman Feng did Wang Fugui believe that his son had truly had incredible luck.
Wang Jingjiang led Chen Ke in through the door, where Wang Fugui was sorting through the "gifts" he had acquired from various places.
Looking up, he quickly invited Chen Ke in to sit down. After learning that this was a thank-you gift that Chen Ke was going to give to the professor from Nanjing University, Wang Fugui hurriedly tried to find connections to exchange it for something of higher quality.
It's not just because of Chen Ke's current status, but also because of the rice he previously shared with their family, which shows that he is a young man who values relationships.
Wang Fugui wasn't just being polite that day; he was genuinely happy that Wang Jingjiang had made such a friend. That's why Wang Fugui took the matter of finding a thank-you gift for Chen Ke very seriously.
Chen Ke was somewhat surprised when he saw that huge pile of things.
Wang Jingjiang, as if seeking praise, pulled him over, "How is it? Is this enough?"
"There is too much. It's really too much trouble for Uncle Wang."
Wang Fugui waved his hand and laughed, "Chen Ke, you're being too polite. Since you call me Uncle, how could I refuse to help you with this small favor? These things were carefully selected by me, and they're perfect gifts for professors and other cultured people."
Chen Ke glanced at the gifts; there were delicacies from the mountains and tea, all indeed tasteful thank-you gifts, enough to show his sincerity. It seemed that Wang Jingjiang's father had really put in a lot of thought.
"Thank you, Uncle Wang, for your trouble," Chen Ke said sincerely.
Wang Fugui smiled and was about to exchange a few pleasantries when Wang Jingjiang interrupted him, "Hey, didn't I tell you not to be so polite with my dad? How about we go give him the gift now?"
Wang Fugui, left standing to the side by his son:
You're so high and mighty, yet you use my things to do favors!
Wang Jingjiang completely ignored Wang Fugui's expression and kept urging Chen Ke to pack his things and leave quickly. He hadn't had any contact with the professor yet, and he wanted to absorb more of his scholarly air so that he could boast about himself to people of high standing.
Chen Ke took out his money to buy the items when Wang Jingjiang glared at him, his face darkening. "What, are you trying to distance yourself from me?"
Chen Ke couldn't let Wang Jingjiang brush it off with a joke this time. "This is a matter of principle. If Uncle Wang doesn't accept the money, I definitely won't take that thing."
Wang Fugui was already a shrewd person when it came to interpersonal relationships. Seeing this, he generously accepted the money, took out a ten-yuan note and returned it to Chen Ke, saying, "This is really a lot. Although these things are not easy to obtain, they are not worth this much money."
Chen Ke liked dealing with straightforward people. He smiled and said after receiving the extra money, "Thank you, Uncle Wang. I'll be going now."
Seeing this, Wang Jingjiang quickly helped carry the things and followed behind, but Wang Fugui grabbed his collar.
Before Wang Fugui could say anything, Wang Jingjiang said impatiently, "Hey, I know. Chen Ke is a loyal friend, but he has principles and a bottom line. He won't take advantage of his friends, so you accepted the money. It's not that you're stingy."
Wang Fugui's words of explanation stuck in his throat. After a moment of hesitation, he laughed out loud, "Alright, go ahead. Come home early tonight and don't wander around outside again. Learn from Chen Ke."
Wang Jingjiang waved goodbye to Wang Fugui with his back turned and ran away.
Wang Fugui shook his head with a smile. It seemed that he and his wife had been fooled by this rascal. They had always thought he was a blockhead who only thought about eating and playing all day long, but it turned out that he might have a hundred and eighty tricks up his sleeve.
However, I used all that time for being lazy and shirking my responsibilities.
Like a shadow, Wang Jingjiang not only followed Chen Ke to thank Professor Jiang and Professor Zhang, but also went back to carry Chen Ke's luggage. He even wanted to go with Chen Ke to the research institute to report for duty, but when he saw the armed guards at the door, he stopped in his tracks.
"Hehehe, it seems I can't go here. You go by yourself, I'll wait for you here."
"Go back, I can manage on my own." Chen Ke said helplessly, looking at Wang Jingjiang and suddenly feeling a sense of familiarity. A long time ago, there was someone like that who always worried about him. What was it about him that made them think he was not good at taking care of himself?
Wang Jingjiang shook his head, "I still need to clean your room and pack your luggage later. I think family members can go into the dormitory."
Seeing Wang Jingjiang's resolute attitude, Chen Ke had no choice but to let him go and took his job offer to report for duty.
The research institute is planted with many large, leafy trees, which provide shade and obscure the view inside from the outside. In fact, once inside, it is not as mysterious as one might imagine from the outside; it is just a few ordinary buildings.
The people coming and going were similar to the workers outside, as they were almost all wearing the same light blue work shirts. In fact, because they were doing experiments, their clothes might not even be as clean as those of the workers in the workshop.
For example, the person Chen Ke is currently reporting on is Ji Wei, the head of the Mechanical Manufacturing Institute.
His hair was a mess of white, he wore a dark blue apron covered in machine oil and paint, and wore a pair of black-rimmed iron glasses. He looked disheveled no matter how you looked at him.
"Chen Ke? He used to be a textile worker. He was specially recruited into the research institute after studying at night school for less than two months. Haha, Director Shi has sent me a genius."
Chen Ke wasn't angry at the slightly sarcastic remarks. Before he came, Professor Zhang had told him that the person in charge of the institute he was assigned to, Engineer Ji, was a straightforward person, but he was among the first batch of people to study in Russia, so he was a truly capable person.
Chen Ke said calmly, "Engineer Ji is joking. I just have a little talent." Whether he was angry or not was one thing, and whether he could stand being insulted was another. When Chen Ke decided to do something, he never thought that he would have to hide his talents after arriving at the research institute.
Ji Wei didn't expect that his slight sarcastic remark would be met with such a sharp retort from the young man in front of him.
This suddenly piqued his interest. Having pride and sharpness is good; it shows confidence in one's abilities.
Just when Chen Ke thought he was about to prove his abilities on the spot, Ji Wei suddenly smiled, signed his name with a flourish, and said, "Alright, take your things and hand them in to the archives. Don't be late tomorrow; I don't like people who aren't punctual."
Chen Ke: ""
Wang Jingjiang stood on tiptoe and peered inside, his eager gaze attracting several glances from the guards nearby. The guards secretly wondered if he was waiting for his sweetheart. That pleading look... he must be very much in love with her...
The beautiful fantasy of love that was being guarded came to an abrupt end when Wang Jingjiang suddenly waved to Chen Ke as he came out.
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Damn it, you're a grown man, and you're waiting so long?
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