50s: Starting with a storage ring

Chapter 248 The two children are about to graduate
Xu Yimin wrote down everything Sun Zhiwei had just said. After recalling the military officers outside, he began to provide them with intensive training based on the notes.

After Sun Zhiwei finished speaking, he also began to ask about the new mission that Xu Yimin had mentioned earlier.

"Here's the thing, I just received a telegram from Qingdao. The day before yesterday, the day you returned, the base was spied on by an unknown submarine."

"At the time, the radar did not detect any trace of the submarine, and the sonar only detected a few faint, unfamiliar echoes."

"Base analysis suggests it's a new type of submarine that we haven't documented, and we'd like to ask for your opinion."

Upon hearing the word "new submarine," Sun Zhiwei began to recall the situation of new submarines in various countries during this period.

"What are the plans of the Qingdao base? Why do they want me to find this submarine?"

"They're asking you because they have no clue what to do; they don't have any ideas right now."

"However, it's not good for our old home to be constantly spied on. They mentioned the submarine you talked about last time, so they asked me to ask if you have any way to find it."

Sun Zhiwei recalls that the only new submarine being tested during this period seems to be the Los Angeles-class submarine from the US Navy. If it's a new acoustic signature that has never appeared before, then it might be this one.

"Okay, I'll take this task."

"However, since I don't have a specific destination, I may have to travel to several countries, which may take a while, so please don't rush me."

"No, this isn't an urgent mission for them, and there's no time limit for completion. You can rest for a few days before setting off."

"Thank you, sir. I'll take three days off. My two children are graduating soon, and I'm thinking about their jobs."

"Oh? You're not planning to continue your university studies?"

"Hehe, it's better not to go to university now."

"That's true, what are the specialties of both children?"

“The eldest sister, Sun Hongying, has a fiery personality. She learned English from her godmother, and I’m thinking of having her do an internship at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.”

“Sun Aiguo has a rather mild personality. I’m thinking of taking him to the military camp to train him.”

“I’ll take care of your eldest son’s matter; it’s just a matter of a word.”

Since Sun Zhiwei came to his side, he has either been studying abroad or carrying out missions overseas. Xu Yimin can't just treat people like donkeys; he still has to give them some benefits.

Therefore, it is only right to arrange a job for the child.

"But which branch of the military do you plan to send your second son to?"

"I haven't decided on the second son yet, but his maternal grandfather hopes that his grandson can go to Qingdao."

“Then go ahead. I know your father-in-law. It’s not good for the two old people to have no descendants around. Sending your youngest son over is a way of fulfilling your filial duty.”

Hearing him say that, Sun Zhiwei agreed, but they still needed to go home and discuss it.

Today is Saturday, and we have a holiday tomorrow. Everyone in the family will be home for dinner tonight.

While Sun Zhiwei was eating, he was about to talk about the arrangements for the two children when Tong Jiajia started talking about her situation first.

"Principal Wang told me today that she wants me to take over this year. Zhiwei, what do you think?"

"What level are you now?" Having been away from home for the past few years, he was no longer quite sure of Tong Jiajia's level.

“I was already at level 16 last year. Director Wang’s idea is to act as director this year and take over the work. Once I’m promoted to the next level, I’ll take off the acting director position.”

"Are you able to handle the work at the park now? Are there any difficult tasks to manage at the park right now?"

"There's nothing difficult to manage, it's just that this level is hard to advance to, and I don't have any achievements to show for it right now."

“That’s easy. I have a few options. Think about which one you can do.” “Our kindergarten’s staff quarters are getting more and more crowded. Let’s go to the city and ask for a piece of land to build a new staff quarters. I guarantee the whole kindergarten will support you.”

"That's a good idea. We've saved enough money in the park, but it's not easy to get the land approved."

"If you can't think of a solution, just go to Director Wang. She has strong connections."

"Hehe, if Principal Wang knew you were causing her trouble again, she would definitely scold you."

"Ha, it's okay, let her scold me, I have thick skin."

"What is the second option?"

"The second option is to build some tertiary industries for our kindergarten so that we can provide employment for family members."

"Don't many teachers' children want to come back from the countryside? If you arrange their job positions properly, won't all the children be able to come back?"

“Back then, whatever you wanted to do, everyone would support you. Getting a principal promoted was no big deal.”

"This is a good idea, as it addresses the concerns of the families. However, what can be built? I have absolutely no idea."

"Think about it yourself first, and come to me if you can't figure it out."

"Okay, I'll think of something myself first."

After Tong Jiajia finished telling her story, Sun Zhiwei began to talk about the arrangements for the two children.

"Hongying and Aiguo, you're graduating in July. Have you decided what kind of jobs you want to pursue?"

The two little ones were enjoying their meal when the conversation suddenly turned to them, leaving them looking completely bewildered.

"These days, universities don't teach much useful knowledge, so why not just go out and get a job?"

"Do either of you have any ideas? You can share them."

Sun Hongying, who was always independent, started to look excited when she heard Sun Zhiwei ask her that question, while Sun Aiguo just kept eating and didn't say a word.

"Dad, do you have any options?"

"I have a few options for you to consider. One is to join the army. The military trains people. No matter which branch of the military you want to join, I can help you."

"The second option is to go to kindergarten. You've grown up in kindergarten, so you're familiar with it and don't need to adapt to a new environment."

"Grandma Liang has told me about going to the neighborhood committee several times. It's up to you to decide."

"Fourth, I interned at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. I'm currently at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and I have connections there."

"If neither of you wants to choose, then I'll leave you two to go to the countryside to farm."

The option of farming was immediately ruled out by the two little ones. After so many years of schooling, it would be foolish to go to the countryside to farm and suffer.

Kindergarten was also ruled out by both of them. Children of this age just want to be as far away from their parents as possible.

Going to kindergarten means being under my mother's watchful eye, which is uncomfortable. I'm not going.

Finally, the two had their own options and couldn't decide for a while, so they both spoke up and asked Sun Zhiwei and Tong Jiajia for their advice.

Sun Hongying spoke first: "Dad, being a soldier is boring. I want to choose between diplomacy and street-level work. Can you help me analyze it?"

"Okay, then I'll help you analyze it. There are a lot of trivial matters here, especially when you first arrive. It's impossible for you to be assigned any major tasks."

"It's mostly about everyday family matters and mediating neighborhood disputes, but the street office is a grassroots organization, which is great for personal development. If I want to work in Z in the future, this is a very good starting point."

(End of this chapter)