Lu Jin paused, took a sip of tea to moisten her throat, and then continued, "My father served in the army when he was young. In the army, he endured hardships and developed an indomitable will. Later, when the national college entrance examination was reinstated, it was like a new dawn for him. He and my mother were among the first batch of college students after the resumption of the national college entrance examination."
Hearing Lu Jin's words, Liu's mother recalled how fierce the competition for the college entrance examination was back then. She couldn't imagine how much effort they had put in to stand out from so many people and successfully enter university. Looking at Lu Jin, she said, "They were among the first to be admitted to university; they studied very hard. Only by constantly improving their knowledge and skills could they lay a solid foundation for their future. Aren't you blessed now?"
Lu Jin nodded in agreement when she heard what Liu's mother said.
Mr. Liu had been lounging on the sofa, a cup of steaming tea in his hand, listening leisurely to Lu Jin's words. Although he knew that Lu Jin's family was not ordinary, upon hearing that Lu Jin's parents were among the first batch of college students, Mr. Liu was as if struck by lightning. He immediately sat up straight, his previously relaxed expression vanishing instantly, replaced by a look of solemn respect.
It's important to know that Liu's father was also one of the participants in the college entrance examination that changed the fate of countless people. Those were years filled with hardship and struggle. Fortunately, he wasn't too old then, having recently graduated from high school, and was able to take the exam. The rustling sound of students writing furiously in the examination hall still often comes to mind. Back then, he too entered the examination hall full of enthusiasm and hope for the future, expecting to achieve a very good score and pursue his beautiful dreams. However, while his score wasn't bad, it didn't reach his expectations, and he was ultimately admitted to a teachers' college.
He had thought he would spend his life peacefully standing on the teaching platform, becoming a diligent teacher, earning a modest but enough salary to support his family, and quietly cultivating the field of education. However, over the years, through his own hard work and indomitable spirit, he climbed step by step from a grassroots teaching position, eventually reaching the important position of Director of the Education Bureau. In this position, he saw countless different kinds of people and deeply understood the importance of knowledge and academic qualifications.
So when he heard that Lu Jin's parents were among the first batch of university students, his curiosity was ignited like a flame. He leaned forward slightly, a gentle yet curious smile on his face, and politely asked, "What universities did your parents attend?"
Lu Jin took a small sip of tea, a smile playing on her lips, her face beaming with pride for her parents. She slowly said, "My mother is from Heilongjiang Province in Northeast China. In those days of relative scarcity and limited educational resources, she relied on her intelligence and perseverance to overcome numerous obstacles and gain admission to Northeast Agricultural University. She continued her studies, eventually becoming a PhD in agronomy at Northeast Agricultural University." Lu Jin's eyes were filled with pride as she spoke.
Upon hearing Lu Jin's words, Liu's father's already solemn expression deepened with even greater respect. In his mind, an agricultural scientist with a doctorate was a paragon of intellectuals. This family was practically a scholarly household, so it seemed only natural that they could raise such an outstanding child as Lu Jin. In his imagination, Lu Jin's mother must be a knowledgeable and elegant woman with unique insights and contributions to the field of agriculture.
Just as Mr. Liu was still immersed in his admiration for Lu Jin's mother, he heard that Lu Jin's father was actually a doctoral student at Harbin Institute of Technology in Northeast China. Mr. Liu was as if struck by a blinding light, and he stood up abruptly. Harbin Institute of Technology—that's one of the top universities in China, and doctoral students there are authorities in the academic field! Instantly, an image of a bespectacled, gentle yet radiantly intelligent scholar flashed through his mind. To be a doctoral supervisor at such a prestigious institution, one must possess profound academic attainments and rich teaching experience.
Although everyone says that the best universities in China are the two universities in Beijing, which enjoy extremely high reputations in terms of comprehensive strength and academic research, attracting countless top students every year, in Liu's father's view, the true leader in industry is this industrial university. This school is like a treasure trove of knowledge, continuously supplying outstanding talents for the country's industrial development. Behind many of the country's weapons research and development projects, there are graduates of this school making silent contributions; many researchers who have achieved outstanding achievements in scientific research are also from this school; even several highly respected academicians have been cultivated by this school.
Thinking of this, Liu's father's curiosity was immediately piqued. He took a sip of tea and then asked softly, "Who is your father?" His voice was very soft, as if he was afraid of disturbing the tranquility around him, and also as if he was filled with a sense of awe.
Upon hearing this question, Lu Jin smiled faintly. He sat up straight and said with a hint of pride, "My father is Lu Yuan, who is now the honorary vice president of the National University of Defense Technology of China."
These words exploded like a bombshell in Liu's father's heart. He didn't know about others, but he knew Lu Yuan's name! He immediately realized that there was a huge gap between his family and Lu Jin's, and that his family had truly married above their station.
The majestic gates of the National University of Defense Technology of China instantly flashed into his mind—a place where countless scientific research elites gathered, a cradle for cultivating top military science and technology talents for the nation. The fact that Lu Jin's father could become the honorary vice-president of this university speaks volumes about his outstanding achievements in academics and administration.
Mr. Liu couldn't help but feel a little ashamed. He realized that the world he and Lu Jin came from was worlds apart. But at the same time, he admired Lu Jin even more. Despite growing up in such an excellent family environment, Lu Jin had not been arrogant at all and still maintained humility and hard work.
This calm demeanor made Liu's father, who already had no reservations, now look at his future son-in-law with respect. He was even a little excited to see such an outstanding person as his son-in-law. Why was that?
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