Chapter 1623: Sensible

Working overtime until late at night, even an iron man can't stand it.

It was already past eleven o'clock at night when Li Xuewu returned from the scene. The office building was much quieter, but people were still coming in and out.

Zhang Enyuan advised him to go to the Tuanjie Hotel to rest, but he waved his hand and refused, saying that he didn't know if there would be any other changes tonight.

He took the elevator to the 9th floor. The corridor was quiet, but he could hear talking from the offices he passed.

It can be seen that he is not the only one fighting. This kind of sudden task and notice is the most test of a unit's response ability.

Indirectly, it also tests the management ability of the main person in charge.

"Haven't rested yet?" When Li Xuewu was resting on the sofa, footsteps came from the door.

He opened his eyes, but saw Xie Lan Zhi, the president of the United Savings Bank, standing at the door, looking at him with a smile.

"Come in, big sister."

Although it was in the office, it was already close to midnight, which counted as rest time, so he wasn't that polite.

According to the organizational relationship, he is a group leader, and Xie Lan Zhi is the person in charge of the subordinate unit, so the other party should be polite.

But according to their private interaction and work seniority, when he first came to report, it was still Xie big sister who brought him.

So at this moment, he supported his slightly tired body and stood up, walked out with a smile, and asked: "Did they also call you over to be on duty?"

"They said let the main person in charge be on duty in the unit." Xie Lan Zhi walked in with a smile and explained: "I just came from President Jing's side."

"Oh—" Li Xuewu nodded clearly and said: "I heard movement in the office when I came up, so it was you."

"It just so happens that I have time today, so I reported the work of the previous period, and saw that the door of your office was bright, so I came over."

Under Li Xuewu's gesture, she sat on the sofa. Seeing him go to make tea, she waved her hand and said: "I drank it at President Jing's side, no need."

"Really don't want it or fake don't want it?" Li Xuewu stopped his steps and looked back and asked: "Don't pretend, don't blame me if you are thirsty."

He said so, but still walked to the tea cabinet, poured her a cup of boiling water, and brought it back.

"Late at night, it's really not suitable to drink tea."

He placed the teacup on the coffee table, walked around to the long sofa inside and sat down, and explained with a smile: "A cup of tea can last until the second half of the night."

"You are young, do you still need to drink tea to refresh yourself?"

Xie Lan Zhi looked at him with a smile and asked: "Also just returned from the scene?"

"Hi—" Li Xuewu crossed his right leg, leaned on the sofa very loosely and said: "I said I would go back tomorrow, but they insisted on leaving me to help."

"This is what Director Li said, more people have more power—" Xie Lan Zhi joked with a smile, and looked at him again and said: "Maybe Director Li doesn't want you to miss the scene tomorrow."

"Hehehe—maybe—"

Li Xuewu laughed lightly, picked up the teacup and took a sip, and asked: "Do you have anything to do with me?"

"It's the Beijing Chemical project."

Xie Lan Zhi looked at him and asked: "President Jing told me, but she doesn't know the specific project situation, so I came to ask you."

"Hmm, it's time to discuss it with you."

Li Xuewu sat up straight, thought for a moment, and asked: "What do you think of Beijing Chemical's group project? From a financial perspective."

He looked at Xie big sister, raised his eyebrows slightly, and said: "Now the situation, you should be able to see it, their funds are not much."

"As long as you are not blind, you can see how they want to operate." Xie Lan Zhi deliberated, looked at him and said: "To say raising funds, we have not operated this matter once."

"But the situation I learned from President Jing is that you don't intend to intervene in this project in the name of the group?"

Seeing Li Xuewu nod, she hesitated and said: "Beijing Chemical may need to face the pressure brought by Beijing industry."

"When our factory decided to group, maybe Beijing industry did not expect such a complex situation to appear."

Seeing Li Xuewu frown slightly, she still said bluntly: "If it is to expand the tertiary industry in Liaodong, this is understandable."

"Even if Beijing industry blocks it, there must be a name. But to expand business with the goal of establishing a group company..."

Speaking of this, she hesitated slightly, and then continued: "Also pay attention to the pressure the group will bear."

"You mean Beijing industry will put pressure on the group?" Li Xuewu raised his chin slightly, looked at her and asked: "Even further put pressure on the United Savings Bank?"

"This is not impossible."

Xie Lan Zhi reminded him: "The United Savings Bank also has regulatory and competent units. Any decision must be carefully executed."

"Hmm—" Li Xuewu clenched his fingers, thinking while saying: "My meaning is to take capital operation as a guide, combine industry with the locality, and build an integrated industrial base."

He only talked about a purpose, and then looked at Xie big sister and said: "I will talk to Beijing Chemical about the city side, they must have a bottom."

"But we have to be prepared here too."

Li Xuewu thought for a moment and said: "In this way, big sister, you come up with a plan, mainly based on the situation I said."

He tapped his finger on the coffee table and said: "If you are not afraid of trouble, I will tell Beijing Chemical, you can arrange a working group to follow up their project now, doing evaluation while making plans."

"This is more convenient." Xie Lan Zhi nodded slowly, but still hesitated: "Is Beijing Chemical willing?"

She looked at Li Xuewu and asked: "We don't know Beijing Chemical's intention in financial cooperation yet."

"You don't have to worry about this." Li Xuewu said with a hard tone: "They want to borrow our east wind, it is impossible not to pay something."

"I understand what you mean." Xie Lan Zhi didn't understand what he wanted to do until now, clearly wanting to take a big bite of fat from this project by operating this field.

It can be foreseen that Liaodong Industry provides the basic environment, and Beijing Chemical builds a high-standard production park. How big a banquet must be combined.

Li Xuewu never does loss-making business. This time, he didn't enter the venue from the group's perspective. It should be because he saw that this project is easy to enter and difficult to exit.

The Red Steel Group and Beijing Chemical are not in the same system, and they are not in the same field. There is almost no possibility of comprehensive cooperation.

Only in finance, security, and management can they talk together. Now it depends on the sincerity of several parties.

"Compared to the different systems we enter Liaodong." Li Xuewu emphasized seriously: "This time Beijing Chemical wants to open up a new production base in Liaodong, at least it must merge a large part of chemical enterprises."

He tapped his finger on the sofa armrest and said: "During this period, they will use our negotiation team."

"You mean..." Xie Lan Zhi raised her eyebrows and asked: "Can we negotiate for them?"

"I think it can be called enterprise cooperation consulting service."

Li Xuewu smiled and explained: "People must have ideas, we are not good at negotiating for others, but we can provide support."

"My meaning is to take this opportunity to practice."

He picked up the teacup and said: "Looking at Beijing Chemical is not one or two, maybe our consulting business can really be done in the future."

"Do corporate financing?" Xie Lan Zhi looked at him unexpectedly and asked: "Or help enterprises realize groupization?"

"Not all enterprises are suitable for groupization." Li Xuewu put down the cup in his hand and said: "But the management of corporatization is more in line with the needs of modern enterprise development."

"In this regard, we can accumulate experience." He nodded and said: "I think the United Savings Bank will also do such financial services in the future."

"I really haven't thought about this."

Xie Lan Zhi pinched her fingers and said: "I will go back and hold a meeting to study it. In this way, the Beijing Chemical project cannot wait, it must be as soon as possible."

"Hmm, it must be as soon as possible." Li Xuewu saw her get up, followed her up, and said with a smile: "Actually, Beijing Chemical is also swollen face and fat, maybe it can't hold on anymore, and wants to talk to us."

"Since we want to cooperate, let's be honest with each other." Xie Lan Zhi smiled generously and said: "Okay, it's not early, you have been busy all day, I won't disturb your rest."

"It's rare for our sister and brother to meet."

Li Xuewu sent her out, stood at the door and said: "Once this project starts, it is best to follow up the whole process."

"I understand what you mean." Xie Lan Zhi nodded and said: "Set up a project working group at the Steel City branch."

She said two more words, then went to the elevator direction. Li Xuewu called Zhang Enyuan to send her. The United Savings Bank has its own head office building and does not work at the group headquarters.

Returning to the office, he closed the door, walked to the lounge to tidy up the bed, and just wanted to lie down, but heard the sound of opening the door.

He thought it was Zhang Enyuan who came back, thinking whether he didn't catch up or what, why so fast?

"What did you chat about for so long?"

Jing Yunong walked in impatiently. Li Xuewu looked back and saw that she was locking the door.

Li Xuewu also never expected that the trade fair held by the group sales general company, which can only be said to be medium-sized, actually attracted the attention of the "mentor," and more unexpectedly, he personally visited the scene to see the exhibition.

It was September, but the summer was strong, and his arrival made the Liangma River Ecological Industrial Zone atmosphere hot.

Even if it was not intentional preparation, the roads and facilities on both sides of the ecological industrial zone are maintained by the health team and the maintenance team all year round. After an afternoon and a night of preparation, it is more exquisite and happy.

Trees are shaded, grass is continuous, and buildings seem to be inserted on the green grass of the park. Even if there is no exhibition activity, there are many citizens coming here for leisure and play.

In order to promote the trade fair, advertising billboards were installed on both sides of the street, looking novel and lively.

Pedestrians and passing vehicles shuttled on the wide road, without noticing that a motorcade was driving toward this side.

The corner of Li Huai De's mouth who received the notice in the early morning could not be pressed down. In Jing Yunong's words, the corner of his mouth smiled to the ear.

Don't blame him, no matter who gets this attention, they will cherish it as an honor. There is no higher glory than getting his appreciation and praise.

According to the instructions and requirements conveyed by the ministry, the Red Steel Group must do a good job in reception work.

There are no specific requirements, only the two words "properly," Li Huai De is going to be blind.

Old Li didn't forget Li Xuewu. At the first time he received the notice, he found this wise star.

Old Li didn't know how Jing Yunong scolded him behind his back.

Li Xuewu was also very excited, but after serious thinking, he gave a four-word suggestion, which is: steady and detailed.

Seek stability, don't seek exaggeration, don't over-arrange the scene.

Have details, make articles on details, and do the work solidly.

Li Huai De hesitated for a moment, then firmly adopted his opinion, and arranged tasks on this idea at the subsequent class meeting.

The result is that when the motorcade approached the Liangma River Industrial Zone, there were no fanatical welcome slogans, no large motorcades to welcome, only the huge banner of "Red Star Steel Group welcomes you" hung to celebrate the opening of the trade fair, and the lively scene of weaving tourists and weaving traffic.

Of course, the motorcade cannot be blocked, but a cruiser painted by the security department of the Red Steel Group, and six Taishan 250 patrol motorcycles of the security traffic department formed a guard team and started from the side of the road, steadily connecting to the motorcade.

With the guidance of the lead car, the motorcade composed of six big Red Flags and six Hongyun No. 1s drove to the Red Star Industrial Exhibition Hall at a uniform speed.

The arrival of the motorcade immediately attracted the attention of pedestrians and passing vehicles, who stopped to watch, guessing which big leader was coming.

There is no welcome team at the gate of the industrial zone, but there must be one in front of the exhibition hall. The security department, the security brigade, and other support departments are responsible for safety and security work, leaving a not small space in front of the door.

When the motorcade stopped steadily according to the guidance of traffic security, Li Huai De took the group class members to greet them quickly.

He didn't use him to open the car door, it was the secretary who opened the car door. When the mentor got out of the car, the surrounding masses boiled completely.

And the merchants who came to participate in the trade fair, whether domestic or foreign, were also surging with blood at this moment, waving their hands to pay tribute.

The mentor smiled and waved to respond to the enthusiasm of the scene, and under the introduction of Du Xian, Director of the First Ministry of Machinery, he shook hands with the members of the Red Steel Group class one by one.

"Oh, I remember you—"

When he walked to the end of the welcome team, after his right hand was caught by the tall young man with both hands, he pointed his finger at the other party and said with a smile: "I have heard your name a lot from them!"

I thought it was the same as others, just shaking hands simply, but didn't expect the old man to stop his steps and look at Li Xuewu carefully.

This made the group class members who were ready to disperse the team and gather again jump in their hearts, and their eyes could not help but gather on the two.

At this moment, it seems that the surrounding cheers and noise have been shielded, and they are eager to know what the two are talking about.

Su Weide and others' faces were white and red, red and green, and in an instant, there were different colors.

"Thank you for your encouragement. Since the last farewell, I have always regarded you as a role model for my work and study. Being able to see you again today, my mood is incomparably excited and happy."

Li Xuewu held the other party's hand and replied very loudly: "Welcome to the Liangma River Ecological Industrial Zone, welcome to the Red Star Steel Group as a guest, welcome."

"Hahaha—"

The mentor was wearing a white shirt. At this time, his hair was slightly sparse, but he was in high spirits, and his laughter was very penetrating.

Li Xuewu shook hands with a sense of proportion, not because of excitement, nor did he cherish the opportunity to hold it for too long.

Just right, although the conversation between the two was only one sentence, it was like an explosion in the ears of the people around.

It cannot be said that Li Xuewu's answer was outstanding. Standing beside the two, the closest were Du Xian and Cheng Kaiyuan. They heard it and saw it. What they saw was Li Xuewu's unyielding relaxation.

This serious and elegant attitude, compared to the anxiety of other responsible persons in the group, has not exceeded one level.

Looking at Li Xuewu's answer again, he only used two short sentences to catch the other party's words and made the most effective response.

Three welcomes, instantly filled the welcome effect of the group, and also kept the atmosphere of the subsequent research activities in a relaxed range.

Du Xian didn't care about others' desire, but grabbed Li Xuewu's arm who was ready to retreat and let go of the position, and pushed him to the mentor's side, while he pulled Li Huai De to stand on the other side.

Li Xuewu didn't want to be so prominent, but Du Xian gave him a wink, and Li Huai De also nodded to signal him to follow, so he had to stand in this position.

According to the original plan, it was either Gu Weijie or Zhou Wanquan, but it was not Li Xuewu's turn.

Gu Weijie's possibility of standing here is greater, because she is a female comrade and the First Deputy Director of the Group.

And Zhou Wanquan also has a chance, because there are city leaders in the accompanying team, who will take the initiative to give him a chance.

Now there is no possibility. From entering the trade fair scene, Li Huai De's mouth is like a glass ball, and I don't know if it is excitement or nervousness. Anyway, the words are not clear.

Du Xian was angry, poked him secretly, and signaled to Li Xuewu to let him pick it up.

Those who are familiar with the standing position of the inspection team know what their position arrangement means. If you don't understand, go see the research pictures in the news.

The viewing and introduction during the walk are the most important, and it is also the best time and channel for leaders to understand and know the work achievements.

Li Xuewu opened his mouth to highlight his long-term work experience and ability in the business post, especially his voice is very loud.

The scene was very noisy because of the exhibition activities, plus the excitement of the surrounding masses and merchants, the sound was really unclear.

Li Xuewu's introduction sound, which can be heard by the surrounding people without a microphone, made Du Xian completely relieved.

And what made him more relieved is that Li Xuewu can introduce the products placed on the platform in detail, from design to production, from origin to sales, can talk about it, and can even insert a few small anecdotes.

What is more powerful is that when there are international merchants, Li Xuewu can use multiple languages to deal with the other party's excited greetings and convey their worship and enthusiasm to the mentor.

The translator who followed behind walked in the back, and didn't even have a chance to speak, which also made the subsequent research activities smoother and more calm.

Watching the electrical exhibition, on the exhibition stand designed as a room, the girls of the dance team tried their best to show the functions and use of the electrical appliances.

Watching the food exhibition, the tasting products in the bowls on the stand were connected by toothpicks, taken at will, attracting many people to stop.

Li Xuewu shared a tasting product with the mentor under the nervous gaze of everyone, which made him laugh heartily.

The research team continued to watch the equipment exhibition. Li Xuewu focused on introducing the research and development and production situation of CNC machine tools and high-precision machine tools.

Compared with the liveliness of the food exhibition area, there are more professional merchants here, which is also the foundation of heavy industry development.

The sales general company has a wide variety of products, including clothing, food, housing, and transportation. Even if you visit for a day, you may not be able to finish it.

Li Xuewu had long been prepared, only guiding the team to important exhibition areas, watching the aircraft exhibition stand, metallurgical exhibition stand... and finally came to the car exhibition stand.

The brand influence of Red Star Auto no longer needs Li Xuewu to sell his strength to promote. Various cars are placed here in the wide exhibition hall, and the logo of Red Star Auto shines, which is enough to explain the achievements of the Red Steel Group.

The mentor boarded the wild-looking Tantu car with great interest and personally felt the exquisiteness and charm of heavy industry.

Since the Red Steel Group can take out this car, it will not put a shelf here. The current Tantu is fully armed.

The roof is not only set up with one heavy and one light machine gun, but also the corresponding equipment for the team is placed on the car body.

Majestic, murderous, this is the best result of the automotive industry technology of the Red Steel Group, and naturally represents the most sufficient face of Steel Auto.

The mentor asked a lot about this car, just like in the aircraft exhibition area. In Li Xuewu's view, he wanted to spend more time to understand these, and wanted to experience the results of the progress of the industrial era personally.

How can reality not allow it, can only be reported by Li Xuewu personally to him.

Li Xuewu also understands his mood very well, so he cherishes time very much, and introduced the performance, advantages, and disadvantages of this car in combination with last year's cases.

It can be seen that the mentor is very satisfied. When coming out of the exhibition hall, he can even see a feeling of unfinished business.

And at the meeting organized by the Red Steel Group, the mentor fully affirmed the development of the Red Steel Group, as well as the collective wisdom and efforts in his speech. He also talked about the organization's expectations for industrial development, and finally talked about the organization's expectations for the Red Steel Group, and his own expectations for the Red Steel Group.

The research activity only took more than an hour. That's it. After sending off the motorcade, Du Xian, who stayed behind, teased Li Xuewu for being too able to talk, and dragged the time for more than forty minutes.

Li Xuewu didn't feel embarrassed, but said with emotion: "If I can, I am even willing to talk more."

"You certainly have something to blow—"

Du Xian didn't blame Li Huai De's improvisation, because some cadres are able to do but not talk, and some are able to do but not talk.

Old Li is not a master who can do but not talk. If it were in the past, he would definitely tease Li Huai De: You are usually quite able to talk!

But on such an occasion today, he just pointed to Li Huai De and teased him with a smile: "You Li Huai De are so awesome, I'm afraid I'll have to call you General Li Zong in the future."

"Hahahaha—"

This joke was because when welcoming and shaking hands, the mentor said Li Huai De, and the word General Li Zong was mentioned in the words.

Of course, you can't just think this is a joke, or just listen to it.

General Li Zong was called out, which means that the development mode and work of the Red Steel Group have been recognized above.

That is to say, the road the Red Steel Group is taking is correct and can continue to go on.

Therefore, even Du Xian has to emphasize such a sentence.

Such affirmation carries a certain meaning, which cannot be directly stated, it is an attitude that can only be understood and cannot be spoken.

Now the attitude is there, and the affirmation is there. Du Xian of course wants to tease Li Huai De twice, making Old Li laugh heartily.

Li Huai De is not an arrogant person, especially the many development problems facing the Red Star Factory groupization, he is under pressure.

But the affirmation received today is a release of pressure, and it also gives him face in front of Du Xian, and also fights for a breath.

Why can't he be happy?

On the contrary, Li Xuewu, after ending the research activity, was stingy with words, silently retreated to the end of the team. He still remembered who he was and how many pounds he had, and would not be arrogant because of the affirmation of Du Xian and the leaders. That would be too lack of city government.

Even his deliberate low-key could not cover up his bright performance just now. At least he had expressed a humble attitude. What else could others say about him?

More importantly, Li Xuewu's performance today was not Li Huai De's support and favor, but Du Xian's support and affirmation.

So even if they are unbalanced, even if they are not convinced, they dare not blame Du Xian, let alone say Li Xuewu is eye-catching.

Although the motorcade has left, the atmosphere ignited at the scene is still enthusiastic. Today is the third day of the opening of the trade fair. According to the forecast of the Sales General Company, it will reach the peak.

It is precisely because of this that there are a lot of people coming to see the exhibition today, and even the money for the tickets can be recovered.

Don't underestimate the mood of Beijing citizens to watch the fun. There is no fun on weekdays. This kind of excitement of one dime is still willing to spend.

One dime can't buy pork, and can't buy being fooled. Those who go back from here all say they saw what, what, what. If you can't say it, people just treat you as a soil bun, and don't even bring you into the topic.

Especially the excitement in the office, everyone is talking about the Red Steel Group's cars, planes, food, and even televisions. You can't keep up with a word, just because of this dime?

Not only have to come, but also bring the whole family. It's a matter of a few dimes, but this kind of trade fair at the door of the house is only once a year.

I have seen the grand occasion of the Yangcheng Spring and Autumn Trade Fair from the newspaper, but the ticket for the Yangcheng Trade Fair is two dimes and five. Beijing is affordable and novel, isn't it better than Yangcheng?

Therefore, the welcome team arranged by the group hurriedly withdrew to make room for the citizens who came to see the exhibition, and the group increased the investment in security.

Citizens may be here to watch the fun, but many merchants are here to see the products.

Of course, why sell tickets to citizens?

In Li Xuewu's explanation, when citizens show enough interest in a certain commodity, it will also increase the merchants' trust in the commodity.

Even citizens have to spend money to see it. You say these products are good or not, will they sell well?

"You should know the intention of the above sudden arrangement of organizational activities and restoring organizational life."

Jing Yunong chatted with him on the way back. The two suddenly started talking, but it didn't attract anyone else's attention.

Li Huai De emphasized more than once that the class must be united.

And the role Li Xuewu has shown has emerged. Today's performance is particularly prominent. Even if Jing Yunong takes the initiative to show favor, the one who most wants to see it is Li Huai De.

In Li Huai De's cognition, Li Xuewu and Jing Yunong have never been able to pee in a pot. Being able to talk today should be a good start.

He doesn't hope that the two are too close, but he doesn't hope that the two are too far away. Things like smashing cups and doing hands are even more impossible.

He knows that Jing Yunong has done hands and hit Li Xuewu. In his view, Jing Yunong is a spicy woman.

But looking at Jing Yunong's cold attitude and the work style of refusing people thousands of miles away, it doesn't look like a good kind, so he didn't care.

Jing Yunong is still quite special in the group, because she doesn't make friends with anyone, which makes people very afraid of her.

Old Li is also an attitude here. Since Jing Yunong doesn't make friends and doesn't pull gangs, even if the finance and personnel are handed over to her, there will be no problems.

Therefore, Li Xuewu, a stubborn donkey, can accept Jing Yunong's kindness, which can be regarded as a happy event on his side.

Li Xuewu walked on the road, thought for a moment and said: "It's too early to say anything at this time. If you can't be anxious, don't be anxious."

"What are you anxious about?"

Jing Yunong frowned slightly, looked at him and asked: "Or do you know something?"

The two were talking here, and many people were staring at them. Seeing Jing Yunong frowning and Li Xuewu ignoring, it seemed that they were going to fight again.

Some people who watch the fun are not afraid of big things, staring at them.

"It's better to be steady." Li Xuewu also frowned, glanced at the surrounding eyes, his face became serious, and said: "Don't think that the group will be safe after today's incident."

He glared at Jing Yunong fiercely and said: "It's still early."

Jing Yunong understood his performance, and at this moment he muttered: "You just act, sooner or later you will be enchanted."

"What's wrong?" Gu Ning returned and got Er Ya's reminder, went to the second floor, but saw him sitting on the chair looking out the window.

She walked to the desk, looked at his side face, and asked: "Is something wrong?"

"You are back." Li Xuewu came back to his senses, turned his head to look at her and pursed his lips, but couldn't laugh no matter what.

Gu Ning is also tired for a day, and can't pass this emotion to her, but Li Xuewu can't do fake joy for his lover.

"Er Ya said you locked yourself in the study as soon as you came back."

Gu Ning looked at him with some worry, especially since she knew Li Xuewu's pressure was very high recently, and her brother and sister-in-law hid in Jin Ling.

Li Xuewu sat by the window of the study. It should have been the first one to discover that she was back, but he didn't know what he was thinking just now.

The look of frowning, must have encountered something.

She walked to Li Xuewu's side, slowly put her hand on his shoulder, and her tone became softer.

"Let you worry." Li Xuewu reached out and patted her hand, sighed slightly, and explained: "It's Yangcheng's business."

"Yangcheng?" Gu Ning frowned and asked: "Isn't the third uncle's business over? Or Xuehan..."

"Not Xuehan, it is..." Li Xuewu didn't know how to call the other party, and said gloomily: "Xuehan's mother is remarried."

"What!?" Even Gu Ning, who didn't care much about these relatives at home, showed a surprised expression when she heard this news.

Li Xuewu said in a low voice: "Xuehan called me yesterday afternoon. It seems that he was wronged and didn't want to stay in Yangcheng."

"How could this be?" Gu Ning's hand on his shoulder tightened, her brows tightened, and she asked: "Then she... then Xuehan's meaning is to come to Beijing, or where does he want to go?"

"Said he wanted to come to Beijing." Li Xuewu looked out the window again, let out a long breath, and said faintly: "I have already called the Wei Third Regiment to help handle the transfer procedures."

"If it's inconvenient, you can call mom." Gu Ning's other hand also put on his shoulder, gently hugging him. 【1623-2

Hearing such news suddenly, even if there wasn't much interaction on a daily basis, let alone any deep affection, one still feels a sense of melancholy.

Whether it is regret for a relative or a sigh for the emotions of the human world, she can now empathize with how sad Li Xuewu is.

"It's alright, that side has already given a definite answer."

Li Xuewu patted Gu Ning's arm as she wrapped it around him once more, and explained gently, "Actually, when Third Uncle left, it could have been handled over there, but no one thought of it at the time."

"But it doesn't matter now. With Third Uncle's special circumstances, if Xuehan wants to return to his hometown, neither side will make things difficult."

Gu Ning didn't say anything, just rubbed her head against his. The two leaned against each other by the window, watching the sunset that had turned half the sky red gradually being swallowed by darkness.

During dinner, Li Shu and Li Ning, who seemed to have learned to read the adults' expressions, were much quieter, stealing glances at their father from time to time.

Li Xuewu looked at them, used his chopsticks to put meat and vegetables into each of the two children's bowls, and urged, "Eat your meal properly."

"Daddy." Li Shu looked at him hesitantly and asked, "Can you still take me to school tomorrow?"

"Of course, no problem." Li Xuewu nodded, smiled, and said, "Tomorrow morning, we'll take your younger brother to school first, and then we'll take you."

"Yay—" A look of surprise and joy immediately appeared on Li Shu's little face, and Li Ning, sitting to the side, followed suit and clapped his hands.

The head of the family is not just a title; it is the anchor that balances the family's emotions, the pillar that supports and maintains this home.

The reason he firmly separates work from life is that he doesn't want his family to bear emotions and pressures they shouldn't have to endure.

Because of his interaction with the children, the faces of those at the dinner table also lit up with smiles, and the atmosphere, which had been cold all evening, finally warmed up.

After dinner, Zhao Yaping wanted to help wash the dishes, but was pushed out by Er Ya, who told her to go back and study early so she wouldn't have to stay up late again.

Zhao Yaping's studies were nothing if not diligent; a girl from the countryside with a weak foundation had managed, through this sheer effort, to become one of the top students in her grade.

If she lived with her sister, she might get more tutoring opportunities, but that condition doesn't exist in Li Xuewu's home.

Not to mention the difficulty of the subjects in this era, Li Xuewu had long since forgotten most of the key knowledge points himself.

He reads books often, and during his time working in the capital, he also frequently studied mathematics, physics, and other knowledge with Shangguan Qi.

However, the knowledge he learned and understood for the sake of work was too general, and he had only managed to reach a level of basic understanding.

It would be impossible for him to work in a research institute; he absolutely lacks the ability and knowledge base for that.

It's about the same for Gu Ning, though she is quite a bit better than Li Xuewu.

Gu Ning was a top student; even after studying medicine for so many years, she hadn't forgotten her junior high school knowledge, but her time was even more scarce.

Even though Gu Ning had already told Zhao Yaping that she could ask her if she had any questions she didn't understand, Zhao Yaping was overly sensible and almost never bothered her.

Zhao Yaping's efforts also had a role model; when Li Xuewu wasn't home, Gu Ning would often go upstairs after dinner and read until very late.

So, the lights were often on in the study upstairs and in the guest room downstairs.

Zhao Yaping lived in the same room as Er Ya, and fearing that she would disturb Er Ya's rest, she placed her desk in the toy room belonging to Li Shu and Li Ning.

The purpose of that room had changed several times, and now it was hard to define; anyway, it could be used for anything.

Although there wasn't a better environment for tutoring, the living conditions here were better, and even her sister Zhao Yafang knew that her younger sister wouldn't be wronged here.

Although Li Xuewu and Gu Ning weren't people who lived for food, their income was what it was, and the nutrition on the family's dinner table was always very sufficient.

This was neither her home nor her sister's home, yet this year was already her second year living here.

Li Xuewu and Gu Ning had never assigned her any housework, but no matter who came, they couldn't find fault with Zhao Yaping's performance.

After finishing dinner and being pushed out by Sister Er Ya, she led Li Shu and Li Ning to the guest room, taking them with her to do their homework.

Li Shu was fine; the teacher would assign Chinese and math homework, but Li Ning had no homework—he was just playing with his sister and aunt.

A family's educational environment is very important, as can be seen from Li Shu and Li Ning's study habits and cognition.

Li Xuewu often reads newspapers at home or reads books upstairs; there's no need to mention Gu Ning, and then there's the studious Zhao Yaping.

The only person in the house who doesn't read books, read newspapers, or study is Er Ya, but she often urges and prompts the children to study.

In this environment, Li Shu was enlightened early, with Xiaoxiao's guidance and Zhao Yaping's tutoring, and now there was Li Ning as well.

Both children's learning progress was earlier and faster than their peers; this was definitely not Li Xuewu's deliberate arrangement.

Seeing the children being well-behaved and sensible, Li Xuewu felt a rare sense of gratification. He sat on the sofa in the living room, holding the tea Gu Ning had brought him, and began to read the newspaper.

Gu Ning accompanied him for a while before going upstairs. The hospital seemed unable to see her idle; knowing she had no burden of caring for the family, they arranged another training class for her.

She had already spent two years in the graduate training class, and this one would last at least half a year. Not only did it not reduce her working hours, but it also added to her training schedule.

Li Xuewu had been thinking about working hard during the last few months left of the year to add another child to the family, but as it turned out, Gu Ning was about to throw herself into a new battle.