Chapter 270
Accepting the factory's scholarship for further education meant being completely bound to the Dongfang Factory.
After Lao Xiao finishes his training, he will inevitably have to go back to the factory to continue working, whether it's for a promotion or something else. In other words, he will be a member of the Dongfang Factory from now on.
Although Lao Xiao was quite modest when others asked him how he did on the exam.
But in reality, he was quite confident, at least 60-70% sure.
That's why Lao Xiao seriously considered whether or not to accept the factory's financial assistance.
Like Lei Tingjun, Lao Xiao also has his own ideals and ambitions, but different people have different methods and paths to realize their ambitions.
Dongfang Factory is indeed a good factory. At least in Pingdong, a prefecture-level city, it can be considered one of the top state-owned factories in terms of all aspects.
But Lao Xiao knew very well that what he actually wanted was a larger, more open platform.
Since he chose to study international finance and trade, he still wants to do some work in this field in the future and make use of his expertise.
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The factory can sponsor his three-year university education (adult higher education programs typically last two years, with graduation possible in three).
This matter was very tempting and attractive to Lao Xiao.
Three years of study requires a significant amount of money for tuition, living expenses, and other miscellaneous costs.
Because he couldn't take on a part-time job during his three years of study, he could only rely on his savings and had no new income.
Over the past few years, Lao Xiao has been frugal at the factory, and after deducting the money he sent home, he has only managed to save about four or five hundred yuan.
This was all his possessions.
If he could accept the factory's financial assistance, his financial pressure would be much less.
So Lao Xiao hesitated, wavering between the two options.
Finally, Lao Xiao decided to write a letter to Lei Tingjun, tell him about the matter, and ask him for advice.
Old Xiao acted immediately, writing a letter the next day and sending it to the construction site of the Thunder Transportation Team in Pingdong City.
Three days later, Lei Tingjun received a letter from Lao Xiao.
Upon seeing the letter, Lei Tingjun thought for a moment and replied as follows:
“Old Xiao, you really don’t need to have so many concerns. Director Ji is an upright and honorable man. The fact that he is willing to invest in your training shows that he values your talent and it is an act of cherishing talent.”
"If after you complete your studies you are no longer willing to live in a small county town and want to seek a better job, you can also repay Director Ji's kindness in other ways."
"Finally, if you still have concerns, I have a solution for you. I will sponsor you, just as I have done for you in the past three years of my studies. This way you won't have any pressure. If, after you graduate, my transportation team successfully expands and transforms into an engineering team in three years, I would like to ask you to lend me a hand."
"If you want to go elsewhere for a better position, I, Lei Tingjun, will wholeheartedly support you."
Between brothers, there's no need for anything else. I know your ideals, and I hope we can fight together for them.
After the letter was sent back to Pingquan County, Lao Xiao read it and was deeply moved, tears welling up in his eyes.
Two weeks later, the results of the adult college entrance examination were released.
Lao Xiao received his report card; he had successfully passed the entrance exam for the Pingdong City Vocational and Technical School!
So he went to the factory director's office and found Ji Xingguo.
When Ji Xingguo saw Lao Xiao coming over, he smiled kindly and said, "You must be Xiao, the one from Director Wang's workshop who took the adult college entrance examination? I've heard of you; you're quite talented and have your own aspirations."
"Now that you're here, I'm sure Director Wang has already conveyed my message to you. The factory is willing to sponsor you to study for three years using the employee training grant. Right now, our factory is in dire need of highly qualified professionals. When you return after completing your studies, you will definitely be able to contribute to the factory."
When Old Xiao heard Factory Director Ji say this to him in person, it would be a lie to say he wasn't moved.
However, since he came to see Director Ji, it means he has already made a decision.
"Factory manager, I've decided not to accept the factory's financial aid after all," Old Xiao said.
As he spoke, he took out a resignation letter from his pocket, placed it on Ji Xingguo's desk with both hands, and then bowed deeply: "I'm sorry, factory director, I'm here to resign."
"Over the years at the factory, I am grateful for the care and support I have received from you, Director Wang, and all the other leaders, as well as the help from my fellow workers. I have indeed gained a lot from working here."
"However, I applied for the International Finance and Trade major, and after graduation, I want to work in the field of finance and trade."
Old Xiao said sincerely, "I know that it would be ungrateful of me to refuse your kind offer, so I came here in person to apologize and explain my plans."
Ji Xingguo looked regretful and pressed for an answer: "So what are your plans?"
Old Xiao then asked, "Do you still remember Lei Tingjun who left the factory last year?"
Ji Xingguo frowned: "Lei Tingjun? Of course I remember him, why are you bringing him up?"
Old Xiao said, "When Lei Tingjun was working at the factory, he was like an older brother to us in our dormitory. He took good care of us. Now he's gone to Pingdong City and started his own business, which is doing quite well."
Ji Xingguo listened with a furrowed brow.
Ji Xingguo hadn't paid much attention to Lei Tingjun's affairs since he left the Oriental Factory last year.
Last year, before the Lunar New Year, he happened to run into Lei Tingjun when he went to see his daughter Ji Wanmei off at the train station.
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