Chapter 138
On the last day before departure, the 404 dormitory attended a farewell banquet. Before eating, Gao Jialin raised his glass and said, "After this separation, I don't know when we can get together again. Come on, let's drink this glass and wish everyone a bright future."
"Let's do it!" The roommates all stood up with deep sadness and reluctance.
Nowadays, unlike in later times, the relationship between roommates is much better, and transportation is not well developed. It is not easy to keep in touch or meet after graduation, so the feeling when parting is naturally different.
"Thinking back to the time when we first met, it seems like just yesterday. I didn't expect that four years have passed in the blink of an eye." After drinking, Yang Zhengtai put down his glass and said with emotion.
"Yes, I still remember that when Jialin came in, we were all shocked!" Ma Chuanjie still clearly remembers Gao Jialin telling them about his glorious past of sending a county governor.
"At that time, I felt that Jialin was really amazing and would achieve great things in the future. I thought that this would happen after he graduated and started working, but I didn't expect that he would become famous overseas while he was still studying! Now he has gone to Xinhua News Agency and has a bright future ahead of him," Jiang Ming said with emotion.
"We are all brothers in the same dormitory, it would be too formal to say this. If you need help from others in the future, please feel free to ask! I will definitely go all over the country to look for news in the future, so please don't ignore me when I go to your place." Gao Jialin picked up the wine glass again.
After finishing his drink, he continued, "If you have made any achievements in the future and need media publicity, don't be embarrassed. How will the leaders know if you don't publicize it? The leaders will see that you have brought honor to the unit and the local area, and they will definitely promote you when there is a suitable opportunity. So as long as you need it, just tell me, I will help you consult and find the right media to publish it."
"Then I will definitely have to trouble you." Ma Chuanjie felt more relieved after hearing this. "We have been together for four years, and you have to continue to help each other in the future. I am not as capable as Jialin, but I can still help with some small favors!"
"Yes, yes, yes. In the future, not only you, but also your colleagues and leaders from your unit will come to Shanghai on business trips. Just tell me in advance and I will help you receive them." Hu Xiang, who also stayed in Shanghai, patted his chest and made the promise.
The meal lasted a long time, and everyone felt a little dizzy at the end. After leaving the restaurant, they walked in a row in the school with their arms around each other. No one knew who was leading the way, but everyone sang the song in unison, "The river of time flows into the sea, and finally we go our separate ways. There is no port where we can stay forever. In my mind, there is a crossroads where magnolias are blooming, and there are my most cherished friends."
At first, there were only a few of them, but later many students passing by also sang, "Maybe there are not many things worth remembering, but at least this memory is deep enough."
Slowly, from the roadside to the dormitory, the song floated over the entire Pujiang College, and it never stopped for a long time. ". Flowers bloom and fall several times, sometimes happy, sometimes lonely, I am very glad that we have spent a period of life together."
Since Gao Jialin wrote this song, it has been played on campuses across the country every graduation season, and many students will fine-tune the lyrics based on the situation of their own schools.
When students at Xiamen University start singing, the first line will be, "It's time for the phoenix flowers to bloom again."
In the south, at Sun Yat-sen University, the poinciana flowers turned into azaleas; in the northwest, at Chang'an University, the flowers were peach blossoms; on the banks of the Yangtze River, Wuhan University had cherry blossoms; and in the northeast, at Harbin Institute of Technology, the flowers were lilacs. They bid farewell to these flowers and trees that accompanied them through their precious youth, and look forward to a new life.
The graduates of this period were different from those of later generations. They might feel equally sad when they leave, but they are not as confused because they don’t have to worry about finding a job and they still have a bright future waiting for them after leaving school.
Gao Jialin and several roommates who stayed in Shanghai bid farewell to those classmates who were going back to their hometowns or being assigned to other places, and then they also went to report to their units one after another.
On his first day at the company, Gao Jialin met Wang Yangxia, deputy director of the Shanghai branch of Xinhua News Agency, who had invited him to intern at Xinhua News Agency when he went to Pujiang College. "Director Wang, I will be your soldier from now on!"
"Haha, our Shanghai branch has a capable newcomer!" Wang Yangxia laughed heartily, and quickly came out from behind the desk, took his hand and sat him down on the sofa, and personally poured him a cup of tea.
There is also competition among the various branches of Xinhua News Agency. The branch that can dig out the most eye-catching news and write the most influential articles will receive more recognition and rewards from the headquarters, and it will also be easier for the branch's leaders to be promoted.
Now that a talent like Gao Jialin has come, how could he not welcome him? "I thought you would definitely go to the headquarters, so I didn't bother you. When I heard that you were willing to stay in Shanghai, I was so happy."
"Shanghai's economic development is at the forefront of the country. Since I want to make a difference in the economic field, it is definitely more convenient to stay in Shanghai than to go to Beijing." Gao Jialin explained the reasons for his decision.
"That's true." Wang Yangxia accepted his statement and began to introduce the situation of the unit to him. Finally, he gave Gao Jialin a reassurance, "When you were interning at the headquarters, you always chose your own topics, collected information, and wrote articles by yourself. Now that you have come to our Shanghai branch, we will not restrict you. As long as you can continue to produce high-quality articles, you can arrange your own work."
"I will definitely live up to your trust. I am currently writing a report on how the scientific research results of Jiaotong University are transformed into economic benefits, which will be handed over to you in a few days." Gao Jialin did not come empty-handed. He gave them a gift as soon as he arrived at the unit.
"Transformation of scientific research results of Jiaotong University? This is a good article!" Wang Yangxia immediately thought of the most famous alumnus of Jiaotong University. When this article came out and others didn't know about it, he would definitely be happy.
After chatting about the article for a while, Wang Yangxia personally took Gao Jialin to meet his colleagues at the unit and assigned him an office. Gao Jialin might not stay here often, but he must have what others have.
The office problem was a little easier to solve, but the dormitory problem was a bit troublesome. The housing shortage problem in Shanghai has not been solved yet. The director of the logistics department who was responsible for managing the dormitories was a little embarrassed, but seeing that Gao Jialin was brought here by Wang Yangxia personally, he still offered the last few dormitories for Gao Jialin to choose from.
Gao Jialin looked around and didn't choose the good ones, but picked a similar one. "I have a place to live. I guess I'll just take a nap here during work. I don't need a good one. I'll leave the good ones for other comrades!"
(End of this chapter)
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
