He opened a drawer of his desk and took out a brown paper file bag.
"Qingyang, Tian wants you to come here because he wants to discuss your name with you."
"You have returned to the Fang family and recognized your ancestors. This is a great joyous event. You have been wandering outside for many years and have suffered a lot.
But, after all, you are the blood of the Fang family, you are my son, your grandfather, grandmother, and all the ancestors of the Fang family... We owe you too much.
If you come back, our greatest wish is to let you take on the surname Fang and have your name written into the Fang family tree. What do you think?"
Lu Qingyang hesitated for a moment and decided that it was indeed the right thing to do to trace one's roots.
Now most of Dad's comrades-in-arms know of his existence.
However, the surname Lu can bring him many conveniences.
"Dad, this is also something I want to discuss with you. The child that Xiaomo gives birth to in the future can have the surname Fang, but..."
"What's wrong? What's troubling you?" Fang Zhongwen asked curiously.
Lu Qingyang carefully considered his words and frankly expressed his concerns: "Dad, I... I don't want too many people to know that you are my father for the time being. At least, I don't want to actively publicize it at work and in some public occasions."
Fang Zhongwen was stunned for a moment, then he seemed to understand something and burst into laughter, with a hint of understanding and helplessness in his laughter:
"Haha! Stupid boy! Are you afraid that others will think you got in through my backdoor? Or that you got some help from me?"
Lu Qingyang did not deny it, but nodded seriously:
"Yes, Dad. I worked my way up step by step in the Liuxi Brigade. Now I'm suddenly back in the capital. If I carry the title of 'Chief Fang's son', no matter what I do, the first thing people will see is probably not my ability, but your identity.
I hope so. I want to stand firm on my own ability. Only in this way can I gain real solidity and avoid being talked about behind my back. Do you understand?"
The smile on Fang Zhongwen's face gradually faded, and his heart was filled with mixed feelings.
I am pleased that my son is ambitious; but I am also a little distressed that my son would rather take more detours on his own and want to take advantage of my influence.
He sighed and his tone softened:
"What you said... makes sense. Although the current atmosphere is better than in previous years, some concepts are still deeply rooted. You are willing to borrow my name. Dad appreciates your ambition."
"But, Qingyang, don't worry too much. Gold will always shine. You are capable and responsible! Even if others know that you are my son, as long as you behave properly and achieve real results, the gossip will naturally disappear. Dad believes in you!"
"Okay, let's put the name aside for now. There is something more important right now - your job. Dad has arranged it for you."
Lu Qingyang was cheered up. This was exactly one of the issues he was most concerned about after returning to the city.
Fang Zhongwen took out another document with a red seal from the drawer and handed it to Lu Qingyang: "Considering your rich experience in production organization and management at the grassroots level in rural areas, especially your familiarity with farm tools and machinery, as well as your ideas of developing sideline businesses and revitalizing the economy in Liuxi Brigade, I think you are very suitable to work in the Materials Bureau."
"Materials Bureau?" Lu Qingyang took the document and quickly looked through it.
"Yes." Fang Zhongwen explained, "The specific position is the Production Materials Management Office under the Municipal Materials Bureau. It is responsible for coordinating and dispatching the allocation and transportation of production materials such as agricultural machinery, spare parts, metal materials, and chemical raw materials. The task is heavy and very challenging."
He pointed to the contents of the document and said, "You can use all the experience you have accumulated in the Liuxi Brigade, repairing and improving farm machinery, organizing production, and even running the oil press and brick kiln! Moreover, this job has a wide range of contacts and can quickly understand the supply and demand of materials in the entire city or even the region, which will be of great benefit to your future development."
Lu Qingyang thought about it carefully and realized that there was still some time before the formal reform and opening up.
It would be great if I could hone my skills in the Materials Bureau now and accumulate some experience to lay a solid foundation for the future.
Fang Zhongwen looked at his son, his eyes full of trust and expectation: "The level is deputy section chief, the starting point is low, but it is also eye-catching. The most important thing is that this position can really play to your strengths! Dad believes that with your ability and practical experience at the grassroots level, you will definitely achieve results in this position! How do you think?"
"Dad, thank you! This position is very good and practical. I am willing to go! I will do my best and will never let you down!"
"Yeah, okay."
Lu Qingyang hesitated for a moment and said, "Dad, there is one more thing I want to discuss with you. It's about Xiaomo and I... We want to go to college."
"Entering university?" Fang Zhongwen was really surprised this time, his mouth slightly widened. He obviously didn't expect his son to suddenly come up with this idea just when he had arranged a job.
It has only been one year since the college entrance examination was resumed. Those who can be admitted to university are all gifted children, and the competition is extremely fierce.
Although my son has outstanding abilities, he has been away from school for many years and has been working at the grassroots level in the countryside. This is a small gap.
Lu Qingyang saw his father's surprise, and he smiled: "Well, take the college entrance examination. As you know, Xiaomo originally studied medicine. Now she has returned to the city and the conditions are met. I want to support her and let her take the medical university entrance examination to fulfill her wish and become a good doctor who saves lives and heals the wounded in the future."
Fang Zhongwen nodded: "Xiaomo wants to study medicine? This is a good thing! She is a kind-hearted child, and studying medicine is just right for her! We should support her!"
He also has high expectations for his daughter-in-law.
"As for me," Lu Qingyang changed the subject and his tone became more pragmatic, "'Lu Qingyang' or 'Fang Qingyang', I have experience at the grassroots level, but systematic theoretical knowledge, especially now that the country is engaged in construction and emphasizes scientific management, experience alone is not enough. I thought, just take a popular major, such as economic management or mechanical engineering. First, I can learn something systematically, broaden my horizons, and improve myself; secondly."
He smiled frankly, "With a university degree as a 'stepping stone', I can have a wider path in the future. It can be regarded as a gilding of gilding."
He stood up and paced around the study room. "Take the college entrance examination! This is a great thing! The country is in urgent need of talents! Restoring the college entrance examination is to select pillars for the country! You and Xiaomo both want to take the exam, this is the right way! Dad supports it with both hands and feet!"
Fang Zhongwen became more and more excited as he spoke: "What materials do you need? Review books? Dad will find a way to get them for you! The study environment must be quiet at home! Momo is in a heavy body, so she needs to combine work and rest when reviewing. Ask your mom to stew more tonic for her! If you have any difficulties, just tell Dad! Dad will support you with all his strength!"
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