Zhong Yuxiu nodded. "You're right. But, don't we have people with such eloquence?"
"Yes, I have. I've tried everything, but it doesn't work."
There's nothing we can do about that.
"In fact, students who stay abroad after studying abroad aren't necessarily people who have no heart for their country; some of them are willing to contribute to our Kyushu, right? Actually, it's quite good to think about it this way. They haven't forgotten Kyushu."
The old man nodded slightly, "That's right, they are also using their power to help Jiuzhou."
"Eat, eat, the food is cold." Zhong Yuxiu was not polite to them. She ate the meat and vegetables happily, but when the meal was over, only leftovers were left on the table.
Xi Nian was used to it, after all, it was not the first time he had eaten with her.
The old man was surprised, "Comrade Yuxiu has a good appetite!"
"Fortunately, the food here is delicious." Zhong Yuxiu smiled lightly and praised generously, giving a thumbs up. "Especially the seafood, it's very tasty. Your chef's skills are top-notch."
"I'm glad you like it. Come and have dinner more often in the future. I enjoy the delicious food by myself. When you come, I eat half a bowl of rice more." The old man accepted it with pleasure.
Xi Nian said, "Comrade Zhong has always had a good appetite. I heard that Comrade Yan's appetite has improved as well and he eats two large bowls of rice at every meal."
"That old guy is blessed." A few years ago, he was worried that there was no one in the family to make connections. The eldest grandson did not join the army, and the younger grandson was not promising. He only had one son to support him. Now, the eldest grandson is a business talent, the younger grandson is a weapons research talent, and his granddaughter-in-law has achieved many results, making great contributions to Jiuzhou.
The point is, he was envious of having three great-grandchildren at once.
"You are lucky too." Seeing the nanny bringing the after-meal cakes and fruits, Xi Nian took them and presented them to Zhong Yuxiu.
The nanny cleared the leftovers off the table.
The old man shook his head and laughed, ignoring such a phenomenon. "If I were lucky, I would be at home playing with my children and grandchildren, eating and drinking every day. But look at me now, do I look like a lucky person? I am just an old cow."
"Blessings cannot be generalized. It's enough if you feel happy. You manage Jiuzhou and watch it prosper and rise day by day. Don't you feel very happy?" Zhong Yuxiu spoke at the right time and pushed the fruits and snacks to the middle of the table for everyone to eat together.
"I can't say I can beat you." She was right. His lifelong wish was to see Jiuzhou prosper and rise.
Zhong Yuxiu ate two pieces of fruit, wiped her hands with a tissue, and took out the agreement from the file bag.
"Please point to the pen. I'll write my name on it and leave a copy for Comrade Xi Nian."
The old man nodded, took a pen from his chest pocket and handed it to her. "Use mine. The agreement has been signed, and the 100 acres of land surrounding the Zhongguancun Medical Research Institute will be incorporated into the institute. Your 60 acres will also be yours. The documents are complete."
All that's missing is her signature.
Yuxiu signed quickly, put one copy into the file bag, took one copy to Xi Nian, and put the profit-sharing agreement and land certificate into the file bag one by one. Zhong Yuxiu said, "I am in a better mood."
"Now that we've had enough to eat and drink and have settled the matter, it's time for us to leave. Take care, leader."
"Leaving now? Why not sit for a while?"
"No, I can still get some sleep when I get back. I'll also take my 60-acre land certificate home. I'll have my husband prepare the construction and move in as soon as possible so that it will be convenient for us to come and go from the institute in the future."
The old man asked someone to deliver the gifts that had been packed in advance and personally escorted them out the second door.
After walking out of the old man's sight, Zhong Yuxiu took a look at the wine, cakes, meat and other things in her hands and smacked her lips.
"Comrade Xi, why don't you take it back?" He ate and took, and he had to take it.
Xi Nian shook his head. "This is a gift from the leader. Please keep it. The leader is very easy to get along with and a kind person. If you have the chance, you should also accompany the leader for a meal or two."
"I don't want to come here anymore. How much trouble did this meal cause me today? I feel like I've lost out." Don't ask her why she lost out. It hurts.
"Those who are capable should do more work!"
Zhong Yuxiu: "Thank you for the invitation. Take me home. By the way, when will you apply for a car for me? I need one too."
"Why didn't you mention it in front of the leader just now? His words would have made me apply faster." Xi Nian asked without hesitation.
"I forgot."
Xi Nian: “….” If I believed it, I would be stupid.
"I'll have someone drive you back to the Medical Research Institute later. As for the car, I'll apply for it for you when I get back. It should be available in two days at the latest. However, the car we use won't be very good, so be prepared."
Yuxiu understood. "I didn't expect much anyway. We have a car factory, right?"
"Yes." Xi Nian responded, then turned his head and asked, "Do you have any new ideas?"
"Vehicle manufacturing, do you want it?"
Xi Nian nodded vigorously, "Yes! Of course I wouldn't want to. What kind of car?"
"Let's talk about it when I'm free."
"You really hold a grudge." It happened suddenly.
Zhong Yuxiu absolutely refused to admit it. "I am really busy. After joining the Military Research Institute, I will only be busier."
"Then when will you be free?" Xi Nian has given up on treatment.
“I don’t know!”
Xi Nian: “…” So, we still have to wait.
When they returned to the courtyard, Gu Lingguo and other guards came to greet them, "Comrade Zhong, Comrade Xi."
"Let's go back. You haven't eaten yet, right? Go and eat quickly. Your family should have left some for you. As for Comrade Xi, what about your guards' lunch?" He had to ask.
Xi Nian said, "Let's talk about it when we get back, or we can just buy some to satisfy our hunger."
"Okay, whatever you want."
The group got in the car, and Xi Nian's guard was still driving. After leaving the courtyard, the car sped up and arrived at the military compound in just twenty minutes.
Gu Lingguo and Fang Guozhong got out of the car and welcomed Zhong Yuxiu, and Xi Nian followed suit.
"Comrade Zhong, when do you plan to return to Zhongguancun this afternoon?"
"Two o'clock in the afternoon." Zhong Yuxiu considered it for a moment and set the time. It was neither too early nor too late. It would be around three in Zhongguancun, so she could be home after two hours of work. "By the way, I'd like to ask you to help me get the job at the Military Merit Research Institute. Please also give me your work permit. Thank you."
"Okay, okay. Don't worry, I'll get it done for you as soon as possible."
"Thank you very much."
Xi Nian turned around and took out the gifts from the car and handed them to Gu Lingguo and Fang Guozhong. "These are gifts from the leaders to Comrade Zhong. You carry them."
"Thank you." Gu Lingguo and Fang Guozhong thanked lightly and took the things.
"Let's go back." Zhong Yuxiu led Gu Lingguo and the other two into the compound. Xi Nian got back into the car. The guard in front asked, "Comrade Xi, shall we go back to the unit now?"
Xi Nian rubbed his forehead and said, "Go back to the unit. Remember to be at the gate of the compound at 2 o'clock to send Comrade Zhong to Zhongguancun. Don't delay."
"Understood." The guard started the car and left.
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