Courtyard House: Starting in a Ceramics Factory

Chapter 296 People from the Beijing Admissions Office Came to the Factory

September 1960, 8

in the afternoon
4:17

In the factory manager's office of the Five Star Ceramics Factory, Zheng Guowei was annotating a detailed report written by Li Feng.

Zheng Guowei was already very familiar with Li Feng's report.

In the coming years, my work will focus on this, so promoting the industrialization of ceramics is of paramount importance.

Even he had to be cautious.

Although he delegated many tasks to Li Feng, Zheng Guowei was ultimately the primary person responsible for the plan.

He will bear primary responsibility if any problems arise.

Zheng Guowei has been paying close attention to this matter.

Moreover, Zheng Guowei always handled the coordination work with the ministry himself.

Zheng Guowei knew that only his personal visit would be effective in such matters; if only the deputy factory director was sent, the ministry might try to shirk responsibility.

Even for myself, it's only barely able to turn.

Although Minister Jiang supports my work, he is very busy and I don't want to bother him too much.

Zheng Guowei has only annotated half of Li Feng's detailed report so far. After he finishes annotating it, he plans to use this report as a general guideline to promote the industrialization of ceramics.

Just as Zheng Guowei was reviewing and commenting on the report he had written for Li Feng, the phone on his desk rang.

When Zheng Guowei heard the phone ring, he stopped writing with his pen and answered it.

At that moment, Zheng Guowei heard a familiar voice.

"It's Director Jiang."

"Haha, thank goodness!"

"Work is going well for me, it's pretty good."

"Director Jiang, you're such a busy person, what brings you to call me today?"

It was only then that Director Jiang on the other side told Factory Director Zheng Guowei about Li Feng's matter.

After Director Jiang finished talking about Li Feng, Zheng Guowei's eyes showed surprise. He never expected that Li Feng could get such a high score.

Li Feng's score far surpassed his own from back then, and his science scores in this college entrance examination were basically full marks. After hearing this news, Director Zheng couldn't help but sigh that Li Feng's talent in science and engineering was indeed top-notch.

However, Director Zheng had not yet agreed to Director Jiang's request to get Li Feng into Tsinghua University. Although Li Feng was his deputy director, Director Zheng knew that he did not have the right to choose for Li Feng in this matter. At this time, Director Zheng only promised Director Jiang that he would persuade Li Feng.

When Director Jiang heard that Factory Director Zheng was going to help persuade Li Feng, he thought it was almost a sure thing. After all, in Director Jiang's view, Li Feng worked for Wuxing Ceramics Factory, and Zheng Guowei was the factory director of Wuxing Ceramics Factory.

Regardless of the circumstances, Director Jiang believes that as long as Zheng Guowei asks Li Feng for the money, Li Feng will definitely agree.

Because no matter what, Zheng Guowei graduated from Tsinghua University, and as a Tsinghua University alumnus, he should at least try to help his alma mater get Li Feng, a high-scoring student, into Tsinghua University.

Moreover, Director Jiang also knew that Zheng Guowei had a close relationship with Vice Principal Zhao of the school.

If we take all these points into account, Zheng Guowei should also offer his assistance.

As for Zheng Guowei telling Director Jiang to help persuade Li Feng, although he respects Li Feng's choice, he still hopes that Li Feng will go to his alma mater.

Zheng Guowei actually has many connections at his alma mater. Through Vice Principal Zhao, he has dealings with many alumni, some of whom hold important positions in various departments.

Their presence can also be found in the following provinces and cities.

Therefore, if Li Feng can get into Tsinghua University, Zheng Guowei will have an ally in the future.

This was of utmost importance to Zheng Guowei.

He needed help. Although he had an uncle who worked in the Planning Commission, he still had to rely on himself most of the time.

Zheng Guowei's father had said that he wouldn't help him unless he reached the bureau level, and his uncle was only helping him when it was convenient.

When Zheng Guowei thought of this, he knew that as long as he completed the work of promoting the industrialization of ceramics, he would be transferred to the ministry.

Whether I put Li Feng in the ministry or the factory, it's fine.

As for Deputy Factory Director Zhu, he can be considered a capable person.

However, he needed to observe Deputy Factory Director Zhu's stance more closely, because he didn't want to make a mistake here again.

As for Li Feng's background, it was much simpler than that of others in the factory. Moreover, Zheng Guowei saw that Li Feng had only been with the company for a short time and had been working at the grassroots level for a long time. With a relatively simple background like Li Feng's, Zheng Guowei felt very reassured about using him.

After discovering Li Feng's talent, Zheng Guowei quickly promoted Li Feng to the position of deputy section chief.

At this moment, Zheng Guowei checked the time and then called Li Feng's office directly, intending to call Li Feng over to discuss the matter.

Just as Zheng Guowei finished his call with Li Feng, the phone on Zheng Guowei's desk rang again.

Zheng Guowei answered the phone at that moment, and after he finished the call, a look of surprise appeared on his face.

Because he didn't expect that the admissions office of Beijing University was also preparing to admit Li Feng, and that their admissions staff were already on their way.

At this point, Zheng Guowei could only express that the Five Star Ceramics Factory welcomed the people from the Beijing Admissions Office.

After all, Beijing University is a university on par with Tsinghua University, and even Zheng Guowei would not dare to offend anyone from Beijing University.

Because many prominent figures from Peking University also hold positions in Beijing.

Just as Zheng Guowei was thinking about this, there was a knock on the door of his office.

At this point, Zheng Guowei let the people outside into his office.

When Zheng Guowei realized that it was Li Feng, he immediately asked Li Feng to sit down, and then instructed his assistant Han to pour water for Li Feng.

After hearing Zheng Guowei's instructions, Assistant Han immediately went to pour water for Li Feng.

After Li Feng took the water that Assistant Han poured for him, he said thank you.

After nodding slightly, Assistant Han tactfully left, knowing that Director Zheng might be going to discuss something with him.

Recently, Director Zheng has been quite satisfied with Assistant Han's work.

At least in terms of work and some details of life, Assistant Han has indeed done a very good job.

However, Director Zheng felt that Assistant Han lacked a sense of the big picture. In fact, Director Zheng had previously evaluated Assistant Han, but he was not satisfied with Assistant Han's handling of other important matters.

This is also why Director Zheng hasn't promoted Assistant Han yet.

of course!

When Director Zheng leaves the ceramics factory, he will make arrangements for Assistant Han.

This is all predicated on Assistant Han being able to perform her duties well.

At least for now, Director Zheng is quite satisfied with Assistant Han's performance in his duties.

At this moment, Li Feng was sitting on the sofa, wondering what Factory Director Zheng wanted to see him about.
Is there something wrong with the report?

Or is there something else you need to do yourself?
Just as Li Feng was thinking about these things, Director Zheng couldn't help but speak to him.

"Li Feng!"

Congratulations!

"Both Tsinghua University's admissions office and Beijing University's admissions office called me."

"The admissions office of Beijing University is on its way."

"In other words, both universities want to admit you."

After listening to Director Zheng's words, Li Feng was somewhat surprised. He did not expect that two of the top universities in the country would be interested in admitting him.

Seeing Li Feng's surprised expression, Director Zheng continued, "Regarding which university you want to attend, I respect your opinion. I will support you no matter which university you choose."

"However, I have a suggestion."

"If you attend Tsinghua University, it is stronger than Peking University in mechanical engineering and some science and engineering fields."

"While Beijing University is more like a comprehensive university, Tsinghua University leans more towards science and engineering."
"I graduated from the Department of Chemical Engineering at Tsinghua University. Tsinghua University is my alma mater, and I would prefer that you study at my alma mater so that we can be alumni in the future."

"Moreover, this will also allow you to have better career prospects."

"As you know, Tsinghua University has quite a few people holding mid-level positions in ministries or central government agencies."

"In the future, they will be the backbone of the country, which will be of great help to your future as well."

"I'm just giving you this suggestion for now; the specific choice is up to you."

"This is your own choice."

Li Feng had already discerned the hidden meaning in Director Zheng's words.

It's probably because they hope to join the school where Director Zheng works and the people behind him...

of course!

Li Feng also knew that the middle-level managers that Director Zheng had just mentioned were definitely not simple.

After all, these are people who work in the central government; it's possible that they could rise to high positions in the future.

of course!

It also depends on luck.

Li Feng also knew that several people from Tsinghua University would eventually rise to high positions.

The same applies to Kyoto University.

After all, the two universities have roughly the same amount of political resources.

It doesn't matter which university Li Feng attends; it's all the same.

If someone accepts you, then your ceiling might not be the deputy factory director level.

From the current perspective, both Wu Na and Director Zheng recommend that I apply to Tsinghua University.

In other words, he might be categorized into the faction that Director Zheng belongs to.

In this situation, going it alone is completely not an option.

However, Li Feng also knew that if he wanted to survive in this place, he would have no way to do it without someone's help.

No matter who it is, they are basically not in control of their own destiny.

In truth, Li Feng knew that without a powerful backer, the road ahead would indeed be very difficult.

Although it took more than ten or twenty years for things to loosen up in China.

But that will take a long time.

Therefore, I still need to dedicate myself to this during this period.

Since Director Zheng has said so, he probably hopes to join as well.

Only when Li Feng thought of this did he nod and reply to Director Zheng.

"Director Zheng, I understand!"

"I will proceed according to my own choices from now on."

"I am very interested in mechanical and chemical engineering."

Factory Director Zheng understood what Li Feng meant, so he smiled and nodded at Li Feng.

quickly
People from the admissions office of Beijing University have arrived at the Five Star Ceramics Factory.

Factory Director Zheng then had his assistant, Han, arrange for them to enter the conference room.

It was only then that Assistant Han learned that Li Feng had actually been admitted to Peking University, and Assistant Han felt very envious of Li Feng's success in getting into Peking University.

This Beijing University was the school he had always dreamed of attending, and now that Li Feng had been admitted, he was naturally very envious of Li Feng.

Now that Li Feng has been admitted to Peking University, his future prospects are limitless.

At this moment, Assistant Han felt extremely fortunate. Luckily, he had built a good relationship with Li Feng beforehand, which would be of great help to him in the future.

Although, at present, Li Feng's level is the same as mine.

But Li Feng will definitely rise higher and faster than me in the future.

There is no doubt about this.

After all, this is one of the top universities in Beijing.

Even if Li Feng is promoted to the position of factory director in the future, Assistant Han thinks it is very likely.

Next

After Assistant Han arranged for the people from the admissions office of Beijing University to enter the conference room, he instructed the staff in charge of receiving them to make tea and other things.

After all, Assistant Han wasn't specifically in charge of reception.

Normally, he only handles the tasks assigned by the factory manager.

When it comes to receiving the director of the admissions office of Beijing University, Assistant Han, a deputy section chief, is no match for them.

And most importantly, their main target was Li Feng.

Therefore, it would be best if Li Feng were to receive them.

This time, the admissions team from Beijing University was led by their director, Director Liu.

Director Liu, as the director of the admissions office, is at the deputy division level.

Generally, Director Liu is received by leaders of his unit. If it is the Five Star Ceramics Factory, he would at least be received by a leader at the deputy factory director level.

of course!

These are not the most important things right now.

Director Liu came here this time for Li Feng.

Because Li Feng's score was the highest in the city, Director Liu had to get him into the university in Beijing where he worked.

Director Liu was quite confident about this trip.

After all, Beijing University is one of the top universities in China.

Almost no applicants have much resistance to Peking University.

This time, Director Liu believed that getting Li Feng into Peking University was a sure thing.

Because he knew that after he learned Li Feng's score, he decisively went to Li Feng's workplace to try to persuade Li Feng to study at Peking University.

Judging from the current situation, I am ahead of those people from Tsinghua University.

At that moment, he believed that he would definitely be able to defeat Li Feng this time.

Just as he was thinking about these things, Director Zheng and Li Feng arrived in the conference room.

The main reason why Director Zheng followed Li Feng to this conference room was to prevent any unexpected situations.

So, Director Zheng followed Li Feng into the conference room.

(End of this chapter)