After hearing what Xu Jianguo said, Mr. Zhou did not think there was anything wrong with it. Instead, he thought it was very rare for Xu Jianguo, as a brother, to be so considerate and thoughtful for a sister who was not related to him by blood.
From another perspective, it can be further proved that Xu Jianguo is a man who values ​​friendship and loyalty. He is dedicated to all of them, whether it is towards Su Dingshan and Wu Tianlong, or towards Mr. Zhou himself, and to the three girls, Daya, Erya and Funiu.
After thinking for a while, Mr. Zhou asked, "How are Daya's grades?"
Without any hesitation, Xu Jianguo said proudly, "First in the whole school!"
Old Master Zhou had no doubts about Xu Jianguo's answer. Seeing his smug look, he knew that what he said must be true, so he smiled and said, "How about this? There is also a kindergarten for children in the red-walled compound in Jingzhou. How about letting Daya work in the kindergarten when we get to Jingzhou?"
Xu Jianguo lowered his head and thought for a while, but did not agree directly. Instead, he asked another question that was on his mind.
"Grandpa Zhou, I want to ask, will our country resume the college entrance examination?"
Old Master Zhou obviously didn't expect Xu Jianguo to ask this question, but after thinking about it, he had the answer in his mind. This guy must still feel that it's a pity that Daya is now working and neglecting her studies.
"Well, originally this matter was still under discussion at the center, and I shouldn't have told you, but since you asked, I'll tell you. Anyway, if there is any news, you'll know it sooner or later. It's been more than three years since the storm began, and I can't comment on the outcome yet, but judging from the process alone, it's not ideal." Old Man Zhou sighed and spoke.
Su Dingshan and Wu Tianlong, the two old men who escaped from the center of the storm, were naturally the most deeply touched by Mr. Zhou's words. They nodded in agreement.
Not to mention Xu Jianguo. The memories of his past life and the experience of being in the storm in this life make him understand the storm no less than anyone else.
Seeing that the three remained silent and only nodded in agreement, Elder Zhou continued, "Before coming to Davari, I also discussed the storm with Mr. Da. We both felt that the current situation had completely deviated from our original vision and intentions. However, everything has its pros and cons. Judging from the current situation, the cons definitely outweigh the pros. So, besides Mr. Da and I, many people in the Central Core have also expressed the desire to stop this storm."
"Therefore, I can give you a definite answer to the question you just asked me. The college entrance examination will definitely be resumed."
"When will it recover?" Xu Jianguo asked.
"Don't be impatient, just listen to me first! In the current situation, although the momentum of the storm has weakened, its destructive power is still astonishing. In particular, many people do not want the storm to stop, because if they lose the cover of the storm, then their dirty conspiracies will inevitably fail, so this matter still needs long-term consideration. At present, some actions are already being carried out in secret. As for the specific content, I can't tell you, but the ultimate goal is to be able to catch those who try to prevent the storm from stopping. As long as these black sheep can be found, the storm will naturally dissipate." After Grandpa Zhou finished speaking, he stopped talking, picked up the teacup and drank slowly.
Xu Jianguo lowered his head and thought for a while, then looked up at Old Man Zhou and asked, "Grandpa Zhou, what do you think? Can you find a temporary position for Daya in Jingzhou? No salary, no benefits, and let her stay at home, study high school courses on her own, and wait for the college entrance examination to resume?"
Mr. Zhou didn't agree directly, but asked, "Boy, can't you tell me why you are so persistent in wanting Daya to go to college?"
"Actually, this question suddenly dawned on me when I was working. Take the weapons and equipment I designed before, for example. For a country, the strength of its military equipment is certainly important, but it is not absolute. If a country has a good military equipment design, but lacks the ability to manufacture it due to poverty and backwardness, it is tantamount to empty talk."
Mr. Zhou's eyes lit up and he said, "Go on!"
"In my opinion, the ability to design and manufacture military equipment can be compared to hard power, while economic development can be compared to soft power. If we only have hard power but no soft power, we will not have a strong military. The consequences are self-evident. From the late Qing Dynasty to the founding of the People's Republic of China, our country has learned many painful lessons. If we only have soft power but no hard power, it will be useless. Even if we have a lot of wealth, without the protection of excellent weapons and equipment, it will sooner or later be taken away by others. It's like a three-year-old child holding a pile of gold ingots and going out. It would be strange if he didn't get robbed."
Mr. Zhou thought over and over what Xu Jianguo had just said, his eyes becoming brighter and brighter. He looked at Xu Jianguo with a somewhat anxious look and urged, "So what do you think we should do?"
"Industry prospers a nation, and science and technology strengthen it! These are not empty words, and to achieve them, they can only be accomplished through the accumulation of knowledge and the cultivation of talent. Therefore, studying for the rise of Longxia should be the top priority for our country's future development. We should vigorously develop education and the economy, and then use the money earned and the knowledge gained to research and develop weapons and equipment, and improve the military strength of the national army. With a strong military force, we will have a stronger backbone when it comes to economic development, and this will form a virtuous circle."
Xu Jianguo's words were powerful and he was not just talking nonsense. Many of the principles he said were accumulated from his previous life.
Take his Longyao Group as an example. More than 70% of the group's annual revenue is spent on research and development and talent reserve programs. It is precisely because of this initiative that Longyao Group's business has grown bigger and bigger, and it has maintained long-term cooperative relations with universities around the world.
Simply put, it is precisely because of the continuous influx of talent that Xu Jianguo's Longyao Group has continued to grow and develop, becoming a giant enterprise qualified to influence the global economy.
After a long while, Mr. Zhou said in a somewhat excited tone: "Good for you, Xu Jianguo. Why didn't you tell me such a good idea earlier?"
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