Zhang Shuzhen couldn't help but shed tears. "Sigh, you always say that your children are successful and capable, but none of them stay by your side. What's the use?"
It was only lively for a few days, and now everyone's gone.
Older people long for their children to be around, but the children all have their own futures. They can't just give up their jobs for their parents, can they?
"Look at you, what are you saying? It's already very good that the children can come back for the New Year and have so many days of celebration."
Sheng Liancheng was also heartbroken, but he still mustered his spirits and comforted his wife.
“Grandpa and Grandma, why don’t you two not go back to the forest farm and just stay in Songjianghe? With us here to keep you company, you won’t be lonely.”
Sheng Xinyue and Sheng Xinqi helped their grandparents walk into the yard, one on each side, and talked as they walked.
“In a few years, my eldest and second eldest brothers will be going to university. Won’t Grandpa and Grandma miss them then?”
Sheng Liancheng and his wife exchanged a glance, and couldn't help but waver.
Yes, my grandchildren are growing up. How many more years can I stay by their side?
If we don't spend time with them now, we'll only be able to see them a few times a year when they go away to study.
On the third day of the Lunar New Year, Sheng Xiping and his wife led their children back to the Zhou family home, where they spent another lively day.
Afterwards, Chen Weiguo and the others returned from the forest farm, and everyone got together for a meal, which was quite lively.
On the seventh day of the first lunar month, high school started, and Zhou Qinglan and Sheng Xinhua returned to school.
After discussing it, Sheng Liancheng and Zhang Shuzhen decided to stay in Songjianghe for the time being and return to the forest farm when the weather warmed up in May.
Before we knew it, the first month of the lunar calendar was over, and elementary and middle schools would soon be starting their new semester.
At this time, Sheng Xiping received a call from the capital. Secretary Chen told Sheng Xiping on the phone that he should go to the capital to study.
Sheng Xiping will be there for a six-month closed-door training program.
When his family heard the news, they were quite surprised and didn't understand why the higher-ups wanted Sheng Xiping to go there for training.
After all, Sheng Xiping is not a government official or a public institution employee; he is just a private factory owner, so he shouldn't be qualified.
However, being able to go there for further studies is an extremely honorable thing, and many government officials who are not of a high enough rank don't even have the opportunity to go.
"Xiping, you must study hard there and don't bring shame to our Sheng family."
Don't worry about things at home. Your mother and I have discussed it and made arrangements. We won't be going back to the forest farm in the summer. Whoever wants to farm that little bit of land can do so.
"We'll stay and help you look after the children," Sheng Liancheng earnestly instructed before leaving.
And so, carrying his parents' earnest expectations, Sheng Xiping embarked on his study journey in the capital.
In September, Sheng Xiping graduated with excellent grades and was then assigned to the School of Economics and Management at Peking University for two years of full-time study.
During his previous studies, Sheng Xiping got to know many leaders and cadres from government agencies and public institutions.
During his studies at Peking University, Sheng Xiping also got to know many managers of various companies.
Although everyone had different educational backgrounds, they were all elites in their respective fields. Sheng Xiping learned a lot of useful things from spending time with them.
While studying at Peking University, Sheng Xiping discussed with Wu Yucheng and others the idea of opening up new avenues for business, not just relying on import and export trade, but gradually shifting to the real economy.
In early 1994, Tengyue Trading Company introduced automobile production technology, invested in building a factory, and produced minivans.
Compared to sedans, this type of vehicle has a larger interior space and lower fuel consumption, making it an excellent choice for both passengers and cargo, offering great value for money.
For a long time, many small and medium-sized cities in China used these minivans as taxis to carry passengers.
Tianjin Dafa, Songhuajiang Zhongyi, FAW Jiabao, and later Wuling were all active in the public eye during this period.
The main issue is that they don't yet have the technology for very high-end cars; they have to take it one step at a time.
In July 1994, Sheng Xinhua took the college entrance examination and was admitted to the National University of Defense Technology with excellent results, which fulfilled his dream of joining the army.
In September, Sheng Xitai's wife, Lin Xiangxue, gave birth to a boy weighing 7 pounds and 2 ounces, named Sheng Xinbo.
In July 1995, Sheng Xiping graduated from the School of Economics and Management at Peking University.
At this time, Huayang Wood Products Factory had already established branch factories in Dalian, Yantai, Lianyungang, Nanxun and other places.
We produce various types of boards, modular furniture, solid wood furniture, wood composite doors, solid wood composite flooring, hotel and office supplies, etc.
Huayang Wood Products Factory was reorganized and renamed Huayang Wood Industry Company, with Sheng Xiping appointed as general manager.
Pet supplies in a single city
The company has also expanded into several branch factories, producing a wide variety of pet toys, supplies, clothing, accessories, food, and more.
Almost all of it is exported overseas, generating tens of millions in foreign exchange annually.
The paulownia coffins in Caocheng are custom-made for Japan, and they come in high, medium, and low grades.
With its exquisite craftsmanship and favorable prices, it has captured a large share of the Japanese market and made substantial profits.
In 1996, Sheng Xinyu took the college entrance examination and was successfully admitted to the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China.
Since 1996, the area of timber harvesting by various forestry bureaus has decreased sharply, and forestry management has gradually shifted from logging to afforestation and tending.
Starting in 1998, the state piloted the Natural Forest Protection Project. Some forest farms under the Forestry Bureau were either closed down or abolished, and workers bought out their years of service to find other ways to make a living.
The Qianchuan Forest Farm has not been cancelled yet, but most of the people have already moved out.
We had no choice but to relocate, as the population was dwindling. The entire Linchang Primary School was closed and merged into the No. 1 and No. 2 Primary Schools.
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