September came in a flash, and those who were admitted to university went to university, and the grand college entrance examination finally came to an end.
Jiang Shushu continues to go to work every day. His favorite thing to do in his spare time is to read the newspaper and study the current situation.
In December 1978, the People's Daily reported that speculation and profiteering were rampant and could be seen almost everywhere, but the government had done little to control them.
When Jiang Shushu saw this news, he knew that the economic opening was not far away: at least half a year, at most a year, the trend of economic opening would be absolutely unstoppable.
Lin Sanjun handed Jiang Shushu some information. "Director Jiang, I've already done what you asked me to do. We've increased the number of breeding farms and planting areas. Here's the information. Take a look."
"Okay, I'll take a look. Thank you for your hard work."
"Of course. It's my responsibility to assist you with your work."
Jiang Shushu was very happy to see the good news, and he also became interested in chatting with Lin Sanjun about private matters. After all, Lin Sanjun was a very good connection, and who knows, he might be useful someday in the future.
"Director Lin, sit down and chat. I haven't talked to you for a long time."
Lin Sanjun sat down and asked, "Is it work-related?"
"Half official business, half personal business." Although I will have to give up this position sooner or later, I want to do it meaningfully. Doing good deeds without leaving a name is not what I like to do. I not only want to leave a name, I also want to leave a favor.
"Director Jiang, you said it, and I will definitely do it for you if I can." What private matters could Jiang Shushu tell me?
"You've heard about the adult university, right?" Jiang Shushu found a point that Lin Sanjun was most concerned about.
"Yeah, I heard about it." Each department only had one spot available, and Jiang Shushu would definitely use it for himself. After all, this kind of good thing is hard to find even with a lantern. You can go to school and work at the same time. Even though I was tempted and eager, there was nothing I could do.
"There's only one spot available in each department. I'm planning on letting you go? What are your thoughts?"
Lin Sanjun never thought that Jiang Shushu would say this. He couldn't control his expression for a moment and looked surprised and unbelievable.
Is Jiang Shushu sincere? Or is she just pretending? How could she possibly give me such a valuable position? What would Jiang Shushu do with it if she gave it to me? Doesn't she know how important education is for positions like ours? Doesn't Jiang Shushu want a future anymore? Is Jiang Shushu definitely testing me? Is she afraid I might harbor resentment and stab her in the back? I can't let that fool me.
Lin Sanjun decided to retreat in order to advance, and then play the emotional card, "How can you let me go? Director Jiang, you should go. You are more suitable and more needed than me. I will go when there is a chance in the future. Haha... I'm not in a hurry.
Director Jiang, we both started working here at the same time, working our way up from the bottom and working together for so many years. I'm not that naive. Just use your spot for the adult college entrance exam with peace of mind. I have absolutely no objections. Publicly, privately, and morally, it should belong to you. You're a good boss and a good colleague, and it's a pleasure working with you. So don't overthink it, don't make trouble. I know my own limitations, and we'll just be content as superiors and subordinates.
Jiang Shushu smiled, "Lin Sanjun, don't think too much. I'm not that bored and I'm here to test you. If I really wanted this spot, I would have asked for it legitimately. Why would I ask you? Isn't this just asking for trouble? We've worked together for so many years, from a junior assistant to now. I admire your character, ability, and magnanimity. Although we are now in a superior-subordinate relationship, I still consider you a friend in my heart. Giving you this spot is also something I carefully considered." As for the emotional card, I can play it too! You have to owe this favor even if you don't want to.
Lin Sanjun couldn't understand Jiang Shushu's train of thought. "Why? You clearly need it more than me? In our line of work, do you know how important education is?" Only with education can you climb the ladder. Otherwise, by the time these college graduates graduate, what will become of us high school students?
Jiang Shushu said seriously, "Of course I know how important academic qualifications are in our industry. Only with them can you move up. Otherwise, no matter how well you do, you'll only be able to get so far. That's why I'm giving you a place at the adult college. Only with an academic qualification can you move up and be able to compete with college graduates in the future."
Lin Sanjun was shocked: "You...you...why...why." Why is Jiang Shushu so good to me? Am I blind and stupid and can't see the depth of Jiang Shushu's love for me?
In less than a second, Lin Sanjun overturned his idea: Impossible, if Jiang Shushu said that he had an affair with me, I would fucking twist my head off. If I couldn't see it after all these years, if I was so stupid, I would give up this brain. What's the point of me coming out here? Sooner or later, I will be sold by others and help others count money.
Jiang Shushu looked calm, "What's there to be surprised about? Didn't I just say that I consider you a friend? Besides, I admire your character, ability, and magnanimity! When choosing people for positions, I will definitely give priority to my own people." I'm so great, are you touched?
Lin Sanjun didn't expect Jiang Shushu to value him so much. Lin Sanjun thought about how he had been jealous and aggrieved in his heart. For a moment, he didn't know how to describe his feelings at the moment. It was very complicated.
"Even if you consider me a friend, you don't have to be so generous, Jiang Shushu. Do you know what you are giving me? Adult college! College!" Do you really think that college places are cabbages on the street? If you were not my leader, I would have plotted against you and fought you to the death knowing that I could not compete with you. How could you just give it to me like that?
If Lin Sanjun had fought for this spot with his own ability, he would definitely have accepted it without hesitation, but since it was given to him by his opponent, Lin Sanjun felt embarrassed to accept it.
"Well, I'm going to say something you don't want to hear. I've been smart since I was young. What do I learn? I can learn it immediately and apply it to other situations. If I were interested in university, I would be sitting in a university classroom now. I can't say about Tsinghua University and Peking University, but you can pick any other famous school. Why would I be chatting with you here?" You have to show off your awesomeness and style. The identity is given by yourself. You have to look great when you go out, otherwise who will obey you?
Lin Sanjun, who had studied secretly before and only scored 190 points in the exam: "..." You have good grades, you are amazing, it turns out that people are different.
"So you have such good grades and are so smart, why are you not interested in college?" If I didn't have to support my family, I would have studied hard for a year, even if it meant working hard, to get into college.
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