Beautiful beauties in the 80s courtyard

Chapter 165 Lu Qiaoge has only been here a few days, yet she's already making such a splash.
Lu Qiaoge took out her diary, which was also her work record.

She showed Director Hu the data she had recorded.

Director Hu's eyes widened: "Are the young workers in our Xiangyang Subdistrict Office so poorly educated?"

And how many people haven't even graduated from low-level primary schools?

Nearly three thousand people?
Isn't this too scary?
If this had happened a few years ago, perhaps... Director Hu wouldn't have thought so much about it.

However, primary and secondary schools have long since resumed classes. Although there is no longer a national unified examination as before, high school graduates can now directly enter factories as workers or go to work, except for those who go to the countryside.

But now fewer educated youth are going to the countryside, and more and more are returning to the city. There are also quite a few educated youth working in military factories. Lu Qiaoge said that this doesn't even include the educated youth who went to the countryside.

Old Hu remembered that his son, Hu Ze, had also responded to the call to go to the countryside after graduating from junior high school.

I only graduated from junior high school; I can't even compare to a high school student.

Lu Qiaoge said sincerely and frankly, "Director Hu, I left school after the first year of junior high school. I admit that I had selfish reasons. It's impossible for me to go back to junior high school at this age, but I still want to improve. However, this education level will become a stumbling block to my progress, and I have to remove it."

Of course, if it were just for myself, I would have many ways to complete my studies. However, after compiling the statistics, I realized that these thousands of primary school graduates, and even those who hadn't graduated from primary school, made me realize that I couldn't only consider myself. Therefore, the reopening of night schools is urgently needed!

Lu Qiaoge then went on to explain the role of the night school, such as setting up three training classes—primary, middle, and high school—which needed to be recognized by the Education Bureau and issued graduation certificates.

Old Hu's expression was complicated. Lu Qiaoge's idea was not wrong. Even if there had never been a college entrance examination, high school graduates were still in high demand these days.

But this is very difficult.

"Qiao Ge, your idea is good, but it needs permission and approval from the provincial education department to reopen the classes. Then there's the issue of teachers. Who will pay their salaries? If there are three classes, how many teachers will be enough?"

Lu Qiaoge didn't elaborate, but said meaningfully, "The teacher's problem is easy to solve!"

Old Hu was stunned for a moment, then understood. Although he was saddened, he also knew that there was no shortage of teachers.

As a last resort, retired teachers can be used.

"As for the provincial education department, as long as you, Director Hu, can get approval at the factory level, I can try to make an effort to reach out to the provincial department."

Looking at Lu Qiaoge, Lao Hu wanted to say: "Many people say that you built the food factory for your sister-in-law and younger sister, that you have ulterior motives. If you reopen the night school now, people will still say that you are seeking personal gain..."

Seeing Lu Qiaoge's sparkling eyes and open and honest expression, Lao Hu couldn't utter a single word.

At the same time, I felt very ashamed. If even he said that, wouldn't it shake Qiao Ge's resolve?
If you're afraid of this and that when you're doing work, then you won't do anything at all.

No matter when, those who do things will be criticized.

He readily agreed, "Okay, rewrite this record for me, and I'll submit a report to the factory."

He suddenly remembered that Old Han from Qianjin Subdistrict Office had mentioned wanting to reopen the night school, but nothing came of it.

Perhaps Lu Qiaoge can make it happen.

Lu Qiaoge then said, "Director Hu, I have something to tell you. Sister Su from the district has invited you and me to a banquet hosted by the Foreign Trade Bureau and the Reception Office tonight."

Old Hu's eyes widened again: "Banquet? What banquet?"

Lu Qiaoge: "It's just a farewell dinner for Chairman Zhen. There are many people attending. We're just here to join in the fun; we don't need to speak or do anything else."

Old Hu waved his hand dismissively: "I'm not going!"

Lu Qiaoge: "I can't go alone."

Old Hu thought for a moment: "You're going with Shao Le?" Then he shook his head and said with disdain: "He can't. He can't go with you. His girlfriend is too much trouble."

Old Hu naturally knew about the time when the girls from the radio station intercepted Lu Qiaoge.

Lu Qiaoge said, "You really have to go. Our Xiangyang Food Factory is under the jurisdiction of the street office, and it has signed a contract with Zhen Xi. Logically speaking, you should have gone with me that time." Old Hu still didn't want to go, mainly because he didn't like socializing and exchanging pleasantries with capitalists; it made him feel very uncomfortable.

Of course, this reason wasn't told to Lu Qiaoge.

But Lu Qiaoge had already guessed it.

Just as Lu Qiaoge was about to continue persuading him, Lao Hu slammed his hand on his desk and said excitedly, "Qiaoge, let me make a call."

The call was transferred several times before finally reaching the military representative's office, where Representative Qin happened to be.

When he heard Director Hu ask him to accompany Lu Qiaoge to the so-called banquet that evening, he raised his eyebrows slightly and smiled a little, saying in a very pleasant voice, "Thank you, Director Hu, for giving me this opportunity!"

Old Hu put down the phone, chuckled, and looked at the speechless Lu Qiaoge: "I'll ask the military representative to accompany you, what do you think?"

Lu Qiaoge could only smile and thank Lao Hu.

Just then, Xu, the propaganda department officer, arrived with a camera hanging around his neck and an interview notebook in hand.

He had just returned from Ding Jianshe's place. Ding Jianshe, now back to normal, told Lu Qiaoge that he had been upset at the time. He saw pigeons on the windowsill, cooing and pecking at the windowpane. On impulse, without thinking, he went up to the windowsill to chase the pigeons away, only to find that he had missed them. If it weren't for Lu Qiaoge, he would already be making his own funeral arrangements.

Xu, the clerk, was also shocked by Lu Qiaoge's strength and reaction. He had even visited Lu Zhiguo's workplace before coming.

Lu Zhiguo had not returned yet; it was Captain Jin who received Officer Xu.

Naturally, they also mentioned that Lu Zhiguo was very strong.

Master Lu is also quite strong.

This must be hereditary.

But what's truly admirable is her reaction speed.

Officer Xu was interviewed in the main office, along with Sister Qiao.

At this moment, Qiao Jie's loud voice described how stunned she was at the time, and she kept praising Lu Qiao Ge for her quick and amazing reaction...

Standing at the entrance of the finance office, Xiao Liu said to Sister Chu, "Lu Qiaoge has only been here for a few days, but she's already making such a splash. I'm afraid the whole military factory will know her by now."

Sister Chu glanced at Xiao Liu, then exchanged a look with Accountant Shen.

Xiao Liu looked down on Lu Qiaoge because Lu Qiaoge had set up a volunteer service station and created a "warmth guarantee fund," which she said the finance department would be responsible for. Xiao Liu complained that it was too much trouble and was unfortunately overheard by Lao Hu. Lao Hu severely criticized Xiao Liu and even threatened to hold a meeting to make her write a self-criticism. It was only after she and Accountant Shen pleaded for her that she was spared punishment.

As a result, Xiao Liu harbored resentment towards Lu Qiaoge.

But Lu Qiaoge was clearly unaware of this, so Xiao Liu disliked her even more.

Accountant Shen also dislikes Lu Qiaoge.

She and Shen Yun were not related; she simply felt that Lu Qiaoge was too flamboyant and that her actions were driven by selfish motives.

For example, food factories—even a fool knows what's going on.

But everyone acted as if they hadn't seen it.

If it weren't for Hu Ze being there, she would have had to report the situation to her superiors.

Accountant Shen coldly told Xiao Liu, "Just do your job well. Don't meddle in things that don't concern you or complain about them. If you really feel it's unfair, you can report the situation to the supervisor. Don't gossip behind people's backs, or Director Hu will criticize you!"

Xiao Liu's expression changed, and she quickly shut her mouth.

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