Chapter 318 Support
She just took a quick look and then greeted him gracefully, neither servile nor overbearing.
Mr. Chen looked at her carefully, with even stronger admiration in his eyes.
Without much greeting, he started asking some technical questions directly, ranging from the details of textile machinery to the latest literature trends in related fields abroad.
Jiang Haitang was a little cautious at first, but when talking about the areas he was familiar with, his eyes immediately became focused and bright.
She answered Mr. Chen's questions clearly and logically. She not only introduced her own practice in Jincheng, but also quoted relevant theories from foreign journals for comparative analysis. Occasionally, she even threw in a few professional terms, which made Mr. Chen nod repeatedly.
"...Therefore, I think the future direction is not just the automation improvement of a single machine, but the linkage and intelligent control of the entire production process. Although it is still difficult with our current foundation, this is a direction that we must strive for." Jiang Haitang concluded.
The study was quiet for a moment.
Mr. Lu and Mr. Jiang both came from military backgrounds. In simple terms, they were rough men. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, although they learned some knowledge, they could not understand anything about technology.
But seeing the undisguised admiration on Mr. Chen's face, he knew that he was very satisfied with Jiang Haitang's answer.
Inviting Mr. Chen to today's banquet may also be intended to expand Jiang Haitang's network of contacts. After all, Jiang Haitang is indeed very good at this.
Mr. Chen’s status cannot be underestimated. If Haitang can gain Mr. Chen’s appreciation, her future will be much easier.
"Excellent! Well said!" Elder Chen clapped his hands in praise. "Comrade Haitang, I didn't expect you, at such a young age, to have such a far-sighted vision! Not only are you skilled in your craft, but you also have a broad theoretical perspective! Rare, truly rare!"
He turned to the two old men and said excitedly, "Your family has a treasure hidden here!"
"Mr. Chen, you are too polite. You are the expert. It is luck that I have achieved some results." Mr. Jiang could not suppress the smile on his face, but he still spoke politely.
Of course, your own children are good, but no matter how good they are, you cannot praise them yourself. You have to let others praise them.
"Young people are truly formidable! Comrade Haitang has nailed the innovation, especially the automatic shuttle changer, which has solved a major problem! In time, her achievements will surely surpass mine, Chen Xiuyong."
When Uncle Lu went to see Jiang Haitang, he didn't tell her what Old Chen's name was. Only when Old Chen introduced himself did Jiang Haitang realize that this man was no ordinary person.
Mr. Chen Xiuyong was an outstanding talent who made indelible contributions to China's textile machinery in the next few years.
Let’s not talk about anything else, just look at the books in her dream space. Many of them were written or compiled by Mr. Chen.
Jiang Haitang became more respectful towards Mr. Chen and was more rigorous during discussions.
The two had a great conversation, ranging from textile machinery to the latest foreign technology, and before they knew it, they had been talking for more than an hour.
"The department is now preparing a new technology introduction and digestion and absorption project, and we urgently need talents like her! It would be a waste of her talent to just do translation work!" Old Chen extended an invitation to Jiang Haitang.
Jiang Haitang's heart moved, but he remained humble on the surface: "Mr. Chen, you are too kind. I still have a lot to learn."
"Learning is a lifelong endeavor, but with your current abilities, you're fully capable of taking on more important tasks. By the way, you're familiar with the person in charge of this project—Vice Minister Zhou. He's the one who strongly recommended you."
Jiang Haitang did not expect that it was Vice Minister Zhou who would take the lead in this work.
I think Vice Minister Zhou recommended me to Mr. Chen because he knew that I planned to stay in Beijing.
The debt she owed to Vice Minister Zhou was growing.
"It turns out to be Vice Minister Zhou!" Jiang Haitang smiled faintly.
"Old Zhou really admires you. Haitang, just tell me, do you agree or not?"
Mr. Chen was obviously very interested in talented people and immediately asked Jiang Haitang to agree.
"Originally, Lao Zhou and I had agreed to come over to see you together, but unfortunately, Lao Zhou was out on a business trip, so I had to come alone."
Jiang Haitang agreed with a smile.
Elder Chen continued, "Next month, a technical exchange group will be going to the south for an inspection. They might even be able to come into contact with some advanced foreign equipment and technical information. I think you'd be perfect to join! I wonder if Comrade Haitang is interested?"
This opportunity came a little suddenly, but it was undoubtedly very attractive.
Jiang Haitang suppressed the excitement in her heart and glanced at Mr. Jiang and Mr. Lu.
Mr. Lu pondered and said, "Old Chen, Haitang just gave birth not long ago, and Xiaochengzi is still young. I'm afraid... However, we will discuss this matter before making a decision."
In fact, Mr. Lu had already wanted to refuse, but at the critical moment he remembered that he could not be an autocratic patriarch, so he immediately changed his mind.
Elder Chen suddenly realized something and patted his forehead. "Look at me, I forgot about this when I talked about technology. I was inconsiderate. The child is still young, so it's only natural to always consider it. It doesn't matter if he can't go. There will be opportunities in the future."
Although he said so, Mr. Chen felt a little regretful in his heart. He was also worried that Jiang Haitang would not even participate in the project, so he hurriedly made a promise to Jiang Haitang.
"Comrade Haitang, the preparations for this project will take time. By then, the children will be older. Besides, you don't necessarily need to be away for a long time. Some data analysis and preliminary demonstration work can be done in Beijing."
"Vice Minister Zhou and I sincerely hope that you can participate in these projects. We both believe that your abilities should be used in more critical areas."
Seeing that Mr. Chen was speaking anxiously, Jiang Haitang didn't say much. He just said, "Don't worry, Mr. Chen, I will definitely participate in the project. As for the technical exchange, I will think about it."
She actually also hopes to seize such a good opportunity instead of wasting it.
After chatting for a while, Mr. Chen looked at his watch and said that he had something else to do and should leave. He would discuss it with Jiang Haitang another day. He did not attend the next banquet and left in a hurry.
Obviously, he was really busy, and the reason he made this trip today was just for Jiang Haitang.
Before leaving, Mr. Chen repeatedly reminded Jiang Haitang to take good care of her health before devoting herself to work.
The following banquet was very warm and cozy. In fact, it would be more appropriate to call it a small gathering rather than a banquet. Mr. Jiang and Mr. Lu praised Jiang Haitang in various ways.
Jiang Haitang understood that her grandfather was paving the way for her, so she behaved more appropriately and received praise from many people.
That night, the family sat together to discuss whether Jiang Haitang should join the technical exchange group to study in the south.
This time, Mr. Lu did not speak first. After he said that Haitang needed to take care of the children, although Old Jiangtou did not say anything on his face, it could be seen that he was not very happy.
He Wanyi immediately expressed her support: "This is a great thing! Haitang, this will be very beneficial to your future development. Besides, being able to participate in this kind of event shows that your abilities and value have been recognized."
"But, Mom, our two children are still young, especially Xiaochengzi, who is so young." Although Jiang Haitang wanted to go, she was indeed a little hesitant. She didn't want her family to think that she only cared about work and not paid attention to her children.
"That's not easy. Let Xiao He go with you. When you're busy, she can help take care of the children so you can focus on your work." He Wanyi still firmly expressed her support and even thought of a solution.
She couldn't be tied up at home just because she had a child, right? This wasn't what she wanted to see.
Having worked in women's affairs for a lifetime, He Wanyi felt that she couldn't start to adopt double standards when it came to her own home.
Yuan Yinan also smiled and said, "Yes, Haitang, Mr. Chen is an authority in the industry. It's a rare opportunity for him to appreciate you so much. In addition, with Deputy Minister Zhou here, it will be of great help to your future career development."
Mr. Lu still asked hesitantly, "Xiao Chengzi is still too young. Will he have trouble acclimatizing in the south?"
He Wanyi smiled and said, "Dad, our children are not that weak. Don't worry, Xiao Chengzi is very tough. As for Xiao Taozi, Mom and your second aunt are here, so you can go without worry. Our family will support you."
Mr. Lu thought about it and felt that he was really confused. How could he stop a child from doing such a progressive thing?
Lu Simin, the younger sister-in-law who happened to be back at her parents' home, was also there. She could see that her two sisters-in-law were very supportive of her niece's career, but her father seemed to think too much.
Old people are always like this, thinking it’s not good to neglect their children for the sake of their careers.
She didn't want any conflicts in her family because of this matter, so she looked at her father and took the initiative to speak.
"Dad, look at you. This is a good thing. What's wrong with the child being young? You didn't give up your career just because we were young! Why are you giving it up for your grandchildren now?"
The two sisters-in-law could not say these words, but when she, as a daughter, said them, even if her father felt a little unhappy, he would be more likely to accept it.
Being bullied by his daughter, Mr. Lu had a bit of shame on his face. Yes, although he looked like a good patriarch, in fact, he still used his inherent thinking and thought that Haitang was a woman and should focus on children and family.
"Haha, I was mistaken. I'm old after all, and I still think in the old way. Haitang, don't worry, Grandpa will support you in the future."
Father Lu said, "Haitang, it's a good thing for young people to be ambitious. You don't have to worry about the family. Xiao He will go with you to take care of Xiao Chengzi, and we can all rest assured. When the time comes, we will book a separate room for Xiao He and the child. Dad will give you this money."
After hearing what Mr. Lu said today, Jiang Haitang felt that what Mr. Lu was thinking made sense. She had actually already made plans to give up.
But unexpectedly, the rest of the family supported her.
Especially Aunt Lu, who actually refuted Grandpa, the man who had the final say in the family, for her own sake.
She smiled at Lu Xiaogu, and Lu Xiaogu responded with a bright and beautiful smile.
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