Siheyuan: I, the eldest son of the Liu family, will enter the department!

Wait until the applause gradually subsides.

Liu Guangqi continued, "Today, I feel extremely honored and proud to be able to stand here and speak as a representative of outstanding graduates."

“No matter where we are or what we do, we will never forget that we are graduates of Shuimu University, we will never forget the teachings of our teachers, and we will never forget the mission and responsibilities we shoulder.”

Seeing this, several parents sitting next to Liu Haizhong cast envious glances at him.

One of them couldn't help but whispered:

"Old Liu, you are so lucky to have such a promising son!"

Liu Haizhong straightened his back, a smug smile appeared on his face, but he said modestly:

"Where there!"

"It's all thanks to the good teaching of the school and the hardworking children themselves."

Although he said that, he couldn't hide his pride.

Liu Guangqi's speech continues.

"Knowledge...is not for show; it must be melted, like molten steel, into the furnace of nation-building."

Liu Guangqi's voice suddenly rose: "Our generation was born in the flames of war and grew up under the red flag. We must turn the words in our books into machines in the workshops and ears of rice on the ridges of the fields!"

“Let us use what we have learned to repay our motherland and society, and work hard to build a better tomorrow!”

"My speech is over, thank you everyone!"

After saying the last sentence, Liu Guangqi bowed deeply.

The audience immediately erupted in thunderous applause that lasted for a long time. Liu Haizhong was so excited that he stood up and clapped his hands vigorously, not even noticing that his palms were red.

After the ceremony, Liu Guangqi was stopped by Professor Li, the head of the department, as soon as he walked out of the auditorium.

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Chapter 4: Interview with the Department Head! Staying on campus to teach? (New book, please save it)

"Guangqi, come to my office."

The professor of the department is an old man with gray hair. He wears a pair of thick reading glasses and always has a kind smile on his face.

Liu Haizhong waited outside tactfully.

As I watched my son enter the room with the sign "Director's Office", my heart was filled with anxiety.

"Professor Li, do you have something to talk to me about?" Liu Guangqi asked respectfully.

Professor Li nodded.

Pulling Liu Guangqi aside, he said earnestly, "Guangqi!"

"You are one of the best students I have ever taught. Your talent and hard work are all seen by the teacher. Now that you are about to graduate, the school hopes that you can stay and teach. What do you think?"

When Liu Guangqi heard this, his heart moved.

He knew that staying on to teach at the university was an opportunity many graduates dreamed of.

Not only is the job stable, but I can also continue to engage in academic research.

But a pity.

Liu Guangqi already had his own plans.

shook his head.

Afterwards, Liu Guangqi said sincerely: "Professor Li, thank you for your kindness..."

"But I'm afraid I can't stay on to teach at the school."

Professor Li was stunned for a moment, then asked in confusion, "Why? Staying on as a teacher is such a great opportunity, why don't you consider it?"

Liu Guangqi explained: "Professor, I know the benefits of staying in school."

"However, I want to take advantage of my youth to get some training on the job and apply the knowledge I've learned to actual production."

"Besides, I have two younger brothers who are still in school. I want to start working as soon as possible to reduce the burden on my family."

Of course, what he didn't say was...

He was well aware of the changing circumstances in the next few years and that staying in university to engage in academic research would be too risky. This was the real reason why he refused to stay.

Professor Li saw Liu Guangqi's firm attitude and knew that he had made up his mind.

He couldn't help but sigh and said regretfully:

"Oh, what a shame. But you do have a point."

He paused and then said:

"Since you don't want to stay in school, I will find you a better job opportunity."

"It just so happens that some time ago, comrades from the First Ministry of Machine Building came to our department to carry out work. I'll ask for you when the time comes to see if there are any suitable vacancies."

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When Liu Guangqi heard the news, his eyes lit up.

As we all know!

Throughout the entire Forbidden City, the instrument factory, agricultural machinery factory, machinery factory, and all the heavy industrial factories...

They are all subordinate units of the Ministry of Machinery Industry.

For example, the steel rolling mill where my father Liu Haizhong works is supervised by the Ministry of Metallurgy.

Join the ministry right after graduation?

If this could be accomplished, it would be a godsend.

Liu Guangqi immediately expressed his thoughts: "Thank you, Professor Li. If it's possible, that would be great! I would definitely love to go!"

Professor Li also smiled at this:

"I can't guarantee this for you. I can only ask for you. Whether it succeeds or not, I don't have the final say..."

"Thank you anyway, Professor Li!"

Liu Guangqi bowed to Professor Li again, his heart filled with gratitude.

Farewell Professor Li!

Liu Guangqi walked out of the auditorium and saw Liu Haizhong waiting for him at the door.

"What's going on? What does the director want to talk to you about?"

Liu Haizhong took two steps forward, his hoarse voice filled with urgency.

"The department head wants me to stay on campus to teach." Liu Guangqi said slowly.

"Stay at school and teach?"

Liu Haizhong's eyes glared like bells. "Remaining at the university? That's a guaranteed job! So many people would fight tooth and nail to get it, and you accepted it?"

Liu Guangqi shook his head: "I didn't respond."

"Are you crazy?" Liu Haizhong was so angry that his voice was hoarse and he shouted with his neck straight.

"You're giving up such a respectable job as a teacher at a university. What do you want to do?"

"Dad, don't worry, just listen to me."

Liu Guangqi pulled him towards the school gate: "Staying in school is safe, but I'm studying mechanical manufacturing. I need to go to a place where I can actually build machines."

"Professor Li asked me to be assigned to the First Mechanical Engineering Department. I can use my abilities better there than if I stayed in school."

Liu Haizhong wanted to curse a few more times.

But when she saw the sparkle in her son's eyes, she swallowed the words that were on the tip of her tongue.

He hadn't read much in his life!

But he knew his son was more knowledgeable than him. When his son said he wanted to take the high school entrance exam, he thought it would be better for him to get a job as a factory worker...

As a result, he was admitted to Mizuki University;

Now my son says he wants to work in a ministry, which might be a better path.

Think of this.

Liu Haizhong didn't say anything more.

In this way, the father and son walked along the way, and the setting sun stretched their shadows very long.

"go home!"

"When your job assignment letter arrives, we'll have a couple of drinks."

"Okay, when the letter comes, let's have a good drink."

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Return to the courtyard.

As soon as I entered the door, the first person to speak was the third uncle in the front yard, Yan Bugui.

"Yo!"

"Second uncle, is Guangqi back?"

At this time, he was squatting on the doorstep of his house. When he saw Liu Guangqi walking out from the backyard, he hurriedly looked over.

Those little eyes that were always calculating something moved around Liu Guangqi twice.

With a shrewd smile on his face, he said, "I was wondering why the magpies were chirping so happily in the courtyard today. Turns out our top students have returned from graduation!"

Liu Haizhong felt so comfortable when he was called "top student"!