dognovel Chapter 1446 Although Hong Kong is good
Chapter 1446 Although Hong Kong is good
Chapter 1446 Although Hong Kong is good
On September 12, the Liangmahe Ecological Industrial Zone Library opened, and Li Xuewu participated in the opening ceremony.
The seven-story building, expected to house a million books, adds a touch of culture to the eco-industrial zone.
When will the French Pavilion open?
Sitting in the audience, Li Xuewu listened to Old Li's impassioned and eloquent speech on stage, then turned to Xiangtar beside him and asked a question.
Just as Shantal was chatting away with Catherine, the general manager of Geely Star Shipbuilding, who was seated on the other side, Li Xuewu seized the opportunity to speak.
Arranging for him to sit on the side of the foreign guests also took into account the awkwardness of the foreign guests not being able to speak the foreign language.
In reality, the group's foreign affairs office didn't know much about these foreigners, who were all learning Chinese.
However, when it comes to learning Chinese, Li Xuewu still thinks Maggie Roman is the best at it.
It's a pity, Maggie has already returned to her home country, and there has been no news of her since that final breakup.
He could see Shantal and Catherine quite often. Shantal was alright; she would come to the capital once a month, or go to the Yingcheng Shipyard.
Catherine is more determined than Chantal. Although she owns a luxury villa in Hong Kong, she insists on staying in mainland China to live and work.
She would go to the steel city almost every week, regardless of whether Li Xuewu had time or not.
They may not always be together. According to her, she really enjoys life in mainland China.
This is truly amazing—like a little monk clinging to a roof beam!
It's surprising that a princess from a long-established capitalist family would like life in mainland China.
Catherine said that the mainland has a simple and natural side, but also a passionate and enthusiastic spirit.
Li Xuewu couldn't quite understand this girl. Perhaps Italians are just naturally naive and innocent?
"Don't you have a saying that you shouldn't say things that could affect unity?"
Chantal glanced at Li Xuewu and said, "If you have a way, I'm willing to try to get you the French Order of Arts and Letters."
"That's really discrimination against me."
Li Xuewu watched Lao Li's speech and said with a smile, "I was just asking casually, you don't need to take it too seriously."
"Did I care?" Shantal narrowed his left eye slightly and looked ahead as he spoke, "I just feel a little regretful, after all, we did a lot of work."
"You should believe that I genuinely want to bring French culture to the mainland and also want to bring mainland culture to France."
"Of course, of course I believe you."
Li Xuewu turned to look at her and said, "For no other reason than the contributions you and Santayar Group have made to us and to Hongxing Steel, I have every reason to trust you."
"And then what? Should we continue construction?"
Chantal looked him straight in the eye and asked, "You don't think we absolutely have to build this national pavilion, do you?"
“Of course not, you should know my intentions.” Li Xuewu said frankly, “I welcomed the decision when Santayar Group decided to build a museum in Liangmahe Ecological Industrial Zone.”
“I know you; you are open-minded.” Shantal nodded knowingly, then sighed softly, “Unfortunately, you can’t represent everyone.”
“Just as you cannot represent France,” Li Xuewu smiled helplessly and said, “This is a regret that neither of us wants to see.”
"You're so good with words—"
Chantal glanced at him, then turned to Catherine, who was watching the spectacle, and asked, "Is he also so meticulous with you?"
"I don't quite understand what you mean."
Catherine raised an eyebrow, her gaze involuntarily drifting towards Li Xuewu.
Indeed, Li Xuewu was truly "watertight" when he was with her.
Besides, even if Li Xuewu were willing, she wouldn't.
It's fine for two people to work together to improve their cooperation and increase the dynamism of negotiations, but it's not worth it if it actually leads to someone's death.
Could she possibly go back to Hong Kong with a big belly, give birth to a mixed-race child, and then come looking for him to settle scores?
Stop joking around. We're all adults. People who don't follow the rules will be eliminated.
But Catherine was young after all; she kept saying she didn't understand, but her eyes betrayed her.
Shantal turned his head away from her, a silent sneer on his lips: "Little bitch."
If she can't see anything from that expression, then all those years of dominating the international market have been for nothing.
The ability to stand firm in such a complex environment is due not only to capital support but also to extraordinary insight.
Italians are too casual.
The French weren't much better!
Catherine had already sensed something from Li Xuewu's expression and Shantal's reaction.
Realizing what had happened, her face flushed slightly, a mixture of embarrassment and shame.
The embarrassment and shame weren't because of her story with Li Xuewu, but because she hadn't realized that this French woman had seen through her.
French women are all bad.
She glanced at the other person, then turned to look ahead, muttering something to herself.
Sitting behind Li Xuewu, Fan Hua smirked to himself, thinking how amazing the Secretary-General was.
Does Fan Hua understand French?
Of course she couldn't understand, but she had already noticed that because of the secretary-general's words, the atmosphere between Santay Group President Shantal and the general manager of Geely Star Shipbuilding, who had been having a good chat, had become stiff.
Is it a good thing that two foreign companies with deep cooperation with the steel group have a harmonious relationship?
If we only consider the Hongxing Steel Group, Fan Hua, as the Director of the Foreign Affairs Office, shares the same opinion as Secretary-General Li Xuewu:
It would be good if these companies started fighting each other!
Santayar Group, Geely Star Shipbuilding, and Sanhe Co., Ltd. were sitting together.
These three companies were among the first to cooperate with Hongxing Steel Group, and they are also outstanding foreign companies that have continued to expand and deepen their cooperation in recent years.
Santayar Group has participated in the construction of multiple projects of Red Star Steel Group, including construction, mining, commerce, hotels and so on, and is the foreign company that has invested the most resources to date.
Of course, the Santa Y Group wouldn't have done this without substantial returns and profits.
Capitalists may donate money, but they absolutely cannot accept losses; that's an undeniable fact.
"I issue this call to action here!"
Li Huaide finally lifted his speech notes and looked down at the audience, saying, "Please read more books, read good books, and cultivate your interest in learning. We also welcome all factory employees, people from all walks of life, and partner companies to donate books and periodicals to the Red Star Library."
"Here I would like to announce that the Santayar Group has decided to donate 20,000 books and periodicals of various kinds to the Red Star Library."
As soon as Old Li finished speaking passionately, applause, a symbol of friendship, rang out.
Having achieved his main objective in attending this event today, Xiangtaer stood up, smiled, and waved to the employee representatives and representatives from all walks of life present.
"Geely Star Shipbuilding has decided to donate 20,000 books and periodicals of various kinds to the Red Star Library."
Catherine stood up and waved, receiving the same enthusiastic applause.
"Sanhe Co., Ltd. will donate 5 books and periodicals of various kinds to the Hongxing Library." Standing on the stage, Lao Li looked at the documents in his hand and said in an increasingly loud voice, "and will sign a talent exchange mechanism cooperation plan with Hongxing Steel Group."
When Mr. Nakamura, the representative of Sanhe Co., Ltd., stood up, the applause was uneven, due to the change in the rhythm of Mr. Li's reading and the hesitation in the second half of the sentence.
Nobody understands what this talent exchange and cooperation mechanism is all about.
The employee representatives may not have realized it yet, but the engineering team that participated in the aircraft receiving project two years ago already understood.
If nothing unexpected happens, Sanwa Corporation is up to its old tricks again.
This book donation invitation was sent to all joint ventures and foreign companies that have cooperated with or are currently cooperating with Hongxing Steel Group.
Inviting these three companies to the library's opening ceremony was also a form of encouragement.
Catherine and Chantal knew each other beforehand and agreed to donate the same number of books.
They also knew the representative of Sanhe Co., Ltd., but they had no contact with each other.
They didn't ask, but Heiji Taniguchi found out and reported this seemingly ordinary news to the headquarters in China.
Upon receiving this news, Vice President Hideji Nakamura convened a discussion meeting overnight and decided to personally come to Beijing to preside over and participate in this event.
In fact, many of Hongxing Steel Group's partner companies have donated books, but none on such a large scale as them.
When foreign companies donate books, they generally define them as foreign language books, that is, excellent books and periodicals from the country where the company is located.
However, there are relevant domestic policy requirements and special impact needs, so the Foreign Affairs Office has already marked the conditions for book donation on the invitation letter.
Donating 20,000 books and periodicals is already the best option under the given circumstances.
Catherine and Shantalius work and live in mainland China, so they are naturally aware of the needs of Hongxing Steel Group. Therefore, they prepared mostly technical books and periodicals.
Sanhe Co., Ltd., which was aware of this news, gave it a different interpretation and a unique definition to the opening of the library.
Why did Hongxing Steel Group build a library?
This represents the company's cultural benchmark and is also an important window for employees to learn about and understand the world in this era.
As a country that prioritizes cultural development to strengthen its nation, Japan is highly sensitive to this event. Sanwa Corporation even believes that this event is a prerequisite and a trial for Hongxing Steel Group to launch another round of technology bidding.
Hongxing Steel Group's current development is precisely due to its comprehensive cooperation with Santay Group, which has enabled it to acquire international technological resources.
The Santayana Group, which also acquired development and resources in mainland China, made a fortune, all it paid for was the introduction of technology and equipment. How could Sanhe Co., Ltd. not be envious?
If Hongxing Steel Group is preparing to launch a new round of technology introductions to meet its development needs, Sanhe Co., Ltd. will definitely not be as cautious and careful as before, and will compete with Santay Group.
Therefore, they donated 5 books and periodicals and provided a plan for a technical talent exchange and cooperation mechanism.
How difficult is it to invite skilled workers from mainland China to study in Japan?
In other words, the project itself is not very difficult, and there are even many precedents to refer to.
So what is the fundamental reason why such training activities have been delayed?
It involves management and personnel screening.
Enterprises and government agencies must at least guarantee the trainees' integrity during the training period and their willingness to return to their home country.
It might be okay for a short period, but after three or five years, who can guarantee that the trainees won't change their ways?
Don't underestimate the enemy's sweet talk; countless people have fallen victim to such offensives.
In this era, if such a problem arises, even Li Huaide would have to bear the responsibility.
Therefore, those below are unwilling to apply, and those above are unwilling to take responsibility; no one wants to cause trouble for themselves.
This time, Sanhe Co., Ltd. fully considered the concerns of Hongxing Steel Group and decided to first send outstanding lecturers to the mainland to provide technical training services for the group's trainees.
See? As long as you don't give up, there are always more solutions than problems.
To win over Hongxing Steel Group, you have to do your job well.
Upon hearing this news, Chantal and Catherine both turned to look at Nakamura Shuji, who was sitting across the aisle on the other side, and cursed inwardly, "That brat is no good."
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"You want to expand your cooperation on aircraft in the steel city?"
At the reception, Xiangtar found Li Xuewu, who was having dinner, and bluntly asked him the question that had been on his mind for a long time.
Li Xuewu looked up at her, pointed to the spot next to him, and said softly but seriously, "Spying is not a good habit."
"Am I not allowed to read the newspaper?"
Chantal lifted her skirt and sat down beside him, leaning to the side as she looked at him and said, "Besides, this isn't some secret project."
"To the best of my knowledge, the Santayar Group does not have an aircraft manufacturing business."
Li Xuewu put down his chopsticks, picked up a napkin to wipe his mouth, and said bluntly, "Is it because you personally are more interested in this project?"
"Don't be alarmed or on the verge of war." Xiangtar used two idioms in succession, trying to dispel Li Xuewu's caution and concerns.
She put down her wine glass and said, "The Santaya Group does not have an aircraft manufacturing business, but we are engaged in international trade."
"Surely there can be trade, right?"
"Of course, of course it's possible."
Li Xuewu smiled slightly and looked at her, asking, "So, esteemed President Shantal, given that you can provide us with two helicopter production lines, which model of helicopter sales agency business would you like to discuss with us?"
"It seems like you're targeting me?"
Shantal frowned slightly as she looked at him and asked, "You're still bothered by that incident from the past."
"I'm so glad you didn't bring Mr. Mercedes to this event."
Seeing that she had brought up the topic, Li Xuewu stopped hiding it.
"Otherwise, I would never have talked to you so much. He was more dangerous than I thought."
"I might say you're being too sensitive."
Chantal turned to face him, disregarding the temporary social etiquette, and said earnestly, "You can't be so stingy."
"I'd like to hear your opinion."
Li Xuewu raised his hand and gestured, "I hope you can give me a different answer."
"I cannot give you an answer because of your preconceived notions and stubborn thinking."
Shantal frankly said, "You are a mature and persevering person, and no one can control your thoughts and ideas."
"I'm not defending Mercedes, I just hope you can look forward."
She shrugged and said, "The road to cooperation between Santayar Group and Red Star Steel Group is long, and neither of us will stay in the same place."
"Of course, I have also noticed your vigilance and precautions against Mercedes."
"If I could get him transferred back to China, I would do anything to do it," Shantal said helplessly.
"This is perhaps the answer I'm looking for," Li Xuewu said with a smile. "Don't worry, I understand your predicament."
"Thank you, you remain as wise as ever in my eyes."
Shantal reached out and gently patted the back of his hand, then stood up and said, "I hope your aircraft manufacturing project will make a breakthrough."
"Of course, I also hope that you won't reject me so heartlessly next time."
Li Xuewu watched the figure in the white dress leave, raising an eyebrow slightly.
It is said that flies do not land on eggs without cracks, but the group's project has already been targeted by some people before it has even been launched.
He absolutely did not believe what Shantal said; the project was not so secretive that the media could publish it indiscriminately.
Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (SAC) will not publicize the cooperation at this time, as this would not only fail to put pressure on Hongxing Steel Group, but would also push the cooperation negotiations between the two parties in an unpredictable direction.
The group's attitude is the same; before the cooperation is finalized, the publicity department remains tight-lipped and will not confirm these information to the media.
As for internal work adjustments and changes, and the working group jointly established by both parties, these are all internal matters of the group headquarters.
If the Santa Yonex Group wants to learn about this project, the only channel is through the group's headquarters.
Why did Li Xuewu react so strongly? When dealing with the Mercedes incident, he had instructed Zhou Yao to conduct a special investigation.
That operation was very successful, but there were no big fish, and no matter how many small fish there were, they wouldn't amount to much.
Zhou Yao meant that the investigation by the secret service would cause unnecessary discussion and panic.
In her summary of the action plan, she suggested strengthening publicity and enhancing management.
This is the principle that it's better to guide than to block.
Li Xuewu actually wanted to solve the problem once and for all, and get rid of the weeds that had already taken root and sprouted.
Zhou Yao disagreed with his line of thinking. She believed that such things would never be stopped, and such people would never be eradicated.
Instead of repeatedly eliminating the intertwined weeds, it's better to fertilize the soil.
Li Xuewu was considering making an example of someone to deter others, while Zhou Yao focused on daily management.
Out of respect for professional considerations, Li Xuewu did not insist on his own opinion.
However, Zhou Yao subsequently organized several investigation teams to strengthen the investigation and handling of related cases.
Without a serious atmosphere, such weeds grow endlessly. They assume that business operations do not require secrecy, so they exchange information for money.
Li Xuewu didn't want to discuss the harmfulness of this issue with Zhou Yao; instead, he wanted to address the root cause.
Since Shantal has come to him of his own accord this time, he doesn't need to be polite.
A tap on Mercedes is also a warning to Shantal not to cross the line.
The Santay Group has too deep ties with the Red Star Steel Group in mainland China. Just as the Red Star Steel Group is wary of them, the Santay Group also wants to know more about and monitor the Red Star Steel Group.
If he were to be tricked by the other party on the mainland, Li Xuewu would lose face.
It is normal for Hongxing Steel to pay attention to the development of Santay Group, but Santay Group's malicious spying on the group's operations is a violation of the red line of cooperation between the two parties.
After the lunch meeting, Li Xuewu approached Lao Li and emphasized this point in particular.
After listening to his opinions and concerns, Li Huaide frowned slightly and pondered for a long time.
"What are they trying to do? Are they challenging our bottom line, provoking us?"
"His true intentions were not in the bar."
Li Xuewu shook his head slightly and said, "At least I don't think they want to get involved in the international aircraft sales industry; they have ulterior motives."
"This situation arose when our cooperation with Shenyang Aircraft Corporation was at a critical juncture."
He raised a finger, squinted slightly, and asked, "Has the Santaya Group contacted Shen Fei privately?"
“If that’s the case, then the cooperation is over,” Li Huaide said firmly. “I will never allow anyone to challenge the principles and red lines of Hongxing Steel Group.”
"Go to Fengcheng this time and test their attitude."
He pointed at Li Xuewu and said, "But we must also be careful about the size, so as not to accidentally injure him."
"It's highly likely that the Santaya Group is using a smokescreen to disrupt our operations."
“It’s not impossible.” Li Xuewu nodded in agreement. “Then I’ll go to Fengcheng and see if they’re making any underhanded moves.”
"Try not to hurt the harmony."
Li Huaide thought for a moment and then advised him, "Even if the cooperation doesn't work out, we can still be on good terms. Anyway, we haven't lost anything."
What the hell do you mean, "Don't ruin the harmony!"
Old Li's idea is wrong. Once there is one, there will be two. When the cooperation negotiations reached the second round, it was determined that the two sides had a basis for cooperation.
If one party changes their mind, cooperation will fail, and there will be no room for goodwill; turning against each other is the most normal outcome.
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"I'm so sorry, we haven't been very hospitable."
Li Xuewu proactively poured a glass of red wine for Ji Yuxiu's mother, Fu Caining, and her mother-in-law.
He told Fu Caining that he hadn't been hospitable enough; his mother-in-law was family, so there was no need for him to be polite.
Being overly polite to his mother-in-law is wrong of him, and he shouldn't invite both of them at the same time.
Li Xuewu contributed a lot to Li Xuecai's wedding, but the real substance was not in the folds of the bun.
He never told anyone about how he took care of his younger brother, nor did he ever boast to his elders.
However, since Fu Caining rarely returns from Hong Kong, and the two families are related by marriage, they can't just meet once a year on the wedding day.
Li Xuewu invited the other party to his home in his own name and in the name of his mother-in-law.
He didn't invite Li Xuecai and his wife over. The young couple felt awkward in front of their elders, and the elders couldn't express their thoughts clearly.
Li Xuewu hosted a banquet at home to entertain the other party only after communicating with his parents.
It's not appropriate to do it in his personal capacity, whether considering his status as Ji Weidong's friend or as Li Xuecai's second brother, he's a generation younger.
But with the mother-in-law involved, and the two being considered in-laws, there was a sufficient reason.
Fu Caining returned to officiate her daughter's wedding, but she also had other work to do.
When she returns to Beijing, she can't possibly focus on just one thing; her itinerary is planned well in advance.
Coincidentally, Li Xuewu will also be flying back to Fengcheng tomorrow, and Fu Caining will be returning to Gangcheng.
The night before was an opportunity for both of them to deal with their personal relationships.
In terms of kinship, Li Xuewu was not qualified to speak directly with Fu Caining, but this invitation could hardly be considered a simple kinship interaction.
Fu Caining actually had a lot to say to Li Xuewu, which led to her accepting the invitation.
"I didn't know you drank red wine."
Fu Caining smiled and looked at him, asking, "Is it a habit or do you just like this taste?"
“You’re joking. My family wasn’t even considered well-off before, so we never had any red wine to drink.”
Li Xuewu put down the wine bottle, sat down, looked at her, and replied, "I don't have a hobby of wine tasting either."
"It was a gift from a friend, and I also have a personal collection hobby. Today, with you and my mother here, this glass of wine must be red wine."
He raised his glass and said with a smile, "I wish both mothers a life as prosperous and fulfilling as this glass of wine."
"No wonder Weidong said you're the most talkative."
Fu Caining smiled, took a small sip, and nodded in surprise, saying, "This is truly excellent wine."
"Sent by a friend in France."
Li Xuewu smiled and said, "I'm not a big drinker, so I've been storing it in the cellar."
After offering his toast, he also lightly clinked glasses with Gu Ning.
There was also a glass of red wine in front of Gu Ning, containing only a shallow two ounces, as she wasn't a big drinker.
"Your uncle used to collect wine too."
Fu Caining nodded slightly and said, "But after moving so frequently, we gave them all away."
She smiled and looked at Gu Ning, asking, "Does Xiao Ning also like to drink?"
"I can't drink any more—"
Gu Ning shook her head somewhat embarrassedly and said, "I can't even drink it once a year."
"That's what the doctor meant, they were afraid of damaging the nerves, right?" Fu Caining nodded and looked at Ding Fengxia, saying, "You must be very proud to have such a daughter, right? I'm envious."
"Don't say that. Isn't Yuxiu good enough?" Ding Fengxia said with a reserved smile, "I've never seen a more sensible child than Yuxiu. If anyone should be envious, it's me envying you."
"Ahem, and right in front of us," Li Xuewu joked. "You should at least praise us first, right?"
When Gu Ning saw her mother and Fu Caining looking over, she blushed and nudged him with her elbow.
Not being good with words, he preferred listening to his mother and the other party talk, but Li Xuewu always managed to steer the conversation back to them.
Gu Ning wasn't annoyed by her elders' concern for her life; she just didn't know where to begin.
She only needs to experience her own life; it always feels hypocritical and strange to actually express those feelings.
At least that's what she thinks. No one can reveal every detail of their life to outsiders. What's the point of talking about then? It's just trivial stuff that's been covered up.
Li Xuewu didn't quite agree with her silence, because that's just how life is.
He believes that the concern shown by elders is actually a habit and a form of greeting.
They may not care much about how to answer or what to answer; they just want to find out if they are doing well by asking.
Li Xuewu is good at handling interpersonal relationships and can tell the story of his life with Gu Ning in a warm and romantic way through jokes.
Gu Ning felt both helpless and amused by his words; she hadn't even noticed how warm and romantic her life was.
Of course, there is warmth, but where does the romance come from?
Li Xuewu explained that being able to support each other through thick and thin and grow old together is the greatest romance in life.
Gu Ning could only say that she was impressed by Li Xuewu's silver tongue; he could make anything sound so eloquent.
But Fu Caining and her mother just loved his sweet talk and nonsense.
"Xiao Ning is just too reserved."
As Fu Caining sipped her red wine, she looked at Gu Ning and Li Xuewu, the perfect couple, and said, "We should also liven things up a bit to change the pace and mood of our lives."
“What she can’t accept the most is the change of environment. She even had to make a difficult decision to visit me in the steel city.”
Li Xuewu ignored Gu Ning's nod of agreement and spoke her mind for her.
Gu Ning felt that he was being nosy and talkative. She had already been vague about it, but he was dragging her into it again.
"Every item in this house, every plant, was decided and designed by her."
Li Xuewu reached out and pressed down on Gu Ning's fist, saying with a smile, "If she didn't become a doctor, I think she could have been a designer."
"You can always find beauty in life."
Fu Caining looked at Ding Fengxia and asked, "You also like growing flowers, right?"
“It used to be alright, but I have a short temper.” Ding Fengxia explained with a smile, “Before Xiao Ning got married, she and her sister-in-law liked to tend to flowers and plants, but I wouldn’t help, because I thought it was too much trouble.”
“I didn’t expect you to still have this kind of personality,” Fu Caining said with surprise. “I thought people who deal with words were all meticulous.”
“That’s how Xuewu is; he can always be good at everything.” Ding Fengxia praised her son-in-law for not feeling any pressure. Looking at the young couple, she said, “I am very satisfied with Xiaoning’s life now, and I don’t regret entrusting her to Xuewu to take care of her.”
“Now that you have children and both of you are successful in your careers, what else do you have to worry about?”
Fu Caining smiled and looked at Li Xuewu, asking, "Is Li Shu starting kindergarten this year?"
“She started attending last year at the kindergarten near her mother’s workplace, which is very close to home.”
Li Xuewu explained, "Li Shu is sensible and easy to take care of; she made the arrangements herself to go."
"It's a bit small. If possible, we should keep it at home for a couple more years."
Fu Caining sighed slightly and said, "I'm just worrying for nothing. Bufan is almost old enough to go to kindergarten, and Yating can't take care of him all the time."
"If it's the factory's kindergarten, I know it's pretty good; the teachers are very responsible."
Li Xuewu explained, "Starting the year before last, our group increased its investment in education and built a brand new office building."
"Not only was the education system separated from the original municipal system, but also systems such as ideological education were established and improved."
“I heard from Yating that it’s really good,” Fu Caining said earnestly. “Without respect for teachers, I really can’t imagine what knowledge the children could learn in school.”
She only dared to say these words here, and only in front of them; she would deny them once they were outside.
Li Xuewu could sense her emotions and enthusiasm, which stemmed from her concern about the learning habits of today's young people.
Similarly, it also reflects concerns about the future of the motherland and the decline and shortage of talent.
Why did she praise Hongxing Steel Group's efforts in the education system? It was a proactive effort under the circumstances and policies, and an attitude of full responsibility towards the next generation.
At least for now, Hongxing Factory will not lack the talent it needs for development in the next few decades, and will not let the children of factory workers lose their ability to make a living.
Besides being chosen by Hongxing Steel Group, graduates of the joint school are sought after by many other joint industrial enterprises.
Social recruitment has basically come to a standstill. They can't even accommodate the children of factory workers. What companies would still recruit workers from the general public?
However, the recruitment quota for skilled workers has not been adjusted; in fact, it is to be increased.
"I heard you contributed a lot?"
Fu Caining looked at him and nodded earnestly, saying, "The predecessors planted the trees, and the successors enjoy the shade. I believe that this effort and hard work will not betray you."
"I hadn't thought that much about it."
Li Xuewu raised his wine glass to the two men, shook his head slightly, and explained, "At that time, the group was facing technological and personnel changes, and a large number of workers needed to be reassigned. In order to reduce the workers' worries and their children's anxiety about education, we came up with the idea of building a joint school."
"I never expected that the joint school would develop better and better, and the projects would grow bigger and bigger."
That was his explanation, but neither Fu Caining nor Ding Fengxia really believed it.
Think about it, Li Xuewu was involved in and presided over this project. Would he allow the project to be planned and executed simultaneously?
The current result is the same as the goal Li Xuewu set, only the execution level differs.
Have you ever thought about expanding into a broader space?
Fu Caining asked what was on her mind, looking at him and saying, "I think you won't have much room for development if you stay in the mainland, even though you are already a leader of Hongxing Steel Group."
"If you can come to the port city, I would be willing to recommend you to work for China Resources Group."
She emphasized earnestly, "It may not be as high as your current level, but the treatment and opportunities will definitely allow you to fully display your talents."
Ding Fengxia and Gu Ning were both surprised that Fu Caining would raise this question.
They never expected that Fu Caining would appreciate and recognize Li Xuewu so much, and even give him an opportunity to develop in the port city.
Previously, people certainly wouldn't have thought that Hong Kong was much better than the mainland. However, with the implementation of university study programs, more and more people have moved to Hong Kong to live, making this gap and comparison increasingly obvious.
“If you want to come to Gangcheng, I can make arrangements for Xiaoning and the children to come as well.”
Fu Caining continued, "With Xiaoning's skills, she can find a place in any hospital, and the children can receive a better education."
After she finished speaking, she looked at Li Xuewu, wanting to hear his answer.
Gu Ning did not offer any opinion, but instead looked at Li Xuewu just like her mother.
Ding Fengxia remained silent for a simple reason: it was her son-in-law's choice. As he grew older, they, as elders, could not interfere too much in either work or life.
She also believed that Li Xuewu had the wisdom and thinking ability to decide on this issue.
"If I wanted to go to the port city, I would have gone long ago; I wouldn't have waited until now."
Li Xuewu looked at Fu Caining very seriously and frankly and said, "As for talent, all I have is the ability to survive. As for opportunities, I now have absolute advantages."
"As for treatment, in my opinion, neither Gu Ning nor I are people who crave luxury, and my child can enjoy the education he deserves."
He nodded slightly and said, "Perhaps it is precisely because I cannot leave this land that I have chosen to continue to hold on and wait for the day when the harsh winter is over."
"When spring arrives, I believe that with flowers blooming and everything coming back to life, there will be more opportunities waiting for me to discover and try."
Ding Fengxia didn't think her son-in-law's answer was perfect; she valued his honest and sincere attitude more.
Since even Lin Dong had spoken out, she naturally believed that her son-in-law was speaking from the heart.
It's normal for some people to feel lost in the current situation.
Even she herself had doubts and confusion, but life still had to go on day by day.
Just as Fu Caining said, if they go to Hong Kong to develop their careers, she believes that with her son-in-law's abilities, he can take good care of his daughter.
However, she felt sorry for the young couple, and disappointed in their country.
From a personal perspective, she would prefer that Li Xuewu and Gu Ning stay in mainland China to develop their careers, so that she would have the opportunity to see them and their children.
Although the port city is nice, it is not my hometown.
Just look at Fu Caining's family situation to know that no matter how far they fly, they will always have to fly back, just like a kite.
The bonds to one's hometown cannot be explained in a few words, and by the same token, no one can sever their family ties.
"That's your idea, what about Xiao Ning?"
Fu Caining wasn't annoyed by the rejection; she simply looked at Gu Ning normally.
Gu Ning's answer did not surprise her; it was exactly what she expected.
I think things are pretty good right now.
Gu Ning picked up the wine glass in front of her, wanting to take a sip, but then put it down.
She didn't even want to drink the red wine from her own collection, let alone the water from a foreign land.
"Gold shines wherever it is."
Fu Caining nodded and said, "I tried to persuade Yating, but she didn't want to live in Hong Kong either."
"If this kind of situation continues, problems are bound to arise in the long run."
She sighed and said, "This is all I, as her mother-in-law, can think of for her and do for her."
Ding Fengxia frowned slightly, but didn't say anything.
Even Gu Ning sensed the deeper meaning in her words, let alone Li Xuewu.
After Han Jiankun drove Fu Caining away, Li Xuewu returned to find Er Ya taking the children to take a bath. They had just eaten in the living room.
The conversation in the restaurant had no impact on their life at home; they didn't even pay attention to what was being discussed or what was happening in the restaurant.
Ding Fengxia sat on the sofa, smiling as she watched the children play. The siblings seemed to have endless things to talk about.
After Er Ya took the children to the bathroom, Zhao Yaping also returned to her room. Ding Fengxia then looked at her son-in-law who had returned and asked, "Did something happen in Gangcheng?"
"Are you talking about Ji Weidong?"
Li Xuewu walked over to the sofa, sat down opposite his mother-in-law, nodded slightly, and said, "Perhaps, maybe Aunt Fu misunderstood."
"How could a mother misunderstand something like this?"
Ding Fengxia frowned slightly and said, "You are right to refuse her. I do not approve of the work they are doing now, but it's hard to say."
"Hehe, there's nothing wrong with saying it. My opinion is the same as yours."
Li Xuewu smiled and echoed his mother-in-law's words, saying, "No matter how prosperous the world is, it has its limits. Starting from scratch opens up more possibilities."
"No wonder she wanted to persuade you to go to Hong Kong." Ding Fengxia rolled her eyes more and more as she thought about it, and snorted, "If you really agree to her, then the next step for her will be to work on her daughter-in-law."
"Maybe so. After all, she's a grandmother, and she wants to be reunited with her grandson."
Li Xuewu said understandingly, "It's just that everyone has their own ambitions, and we can't force them."
"Ji Weidong still has ideas and plans, so there shouldn't be any problems."
He explained Ji Weidong's identity and his work in the port city to his mother-in-law.
"Nothing that emerges from the mud is immune to its stains."
Ding Fengxia muttered, "Her daughter-in-law is a smart woman; she knows how to advance and retreat."
(End of this chapter)