The Red Era, the Opening University Speech

Chapter 336 You are the Director
While thinking, Li Mu walked out the door.

He only raised his head when he was blocked by someone.

"My great consultant Li, the car is there." Guan Jianmin said speechlessly after returning from delivering the documents.

He called out several times, but Li Mu didn't respond.

If I don't step forward to stop him, I'm afraid he will go straight to the courtyard.

"Okay, let's go." Li Mu took a deep breath.

The joy of meeting my superiors was also diluted by the anxiety in my heart at the moment.

After all, opportunities to meet with superiors, although rare, do exist.

But once the health of those comrades who are being exposed to radiation is damaged, it will be difficult to restore it.

He believed that if his superiors knew about this, they would not mind.

Think of this.

Li Mu immediately asked Guan Jianmin to drive the car and then went to the courtyard.

The sooner the problem is resolved, the sooner we can continue with our research work.

Moreover, he could roughly guess the reason why his superiors wanted to ask him to go, and it shouldn't take much time to resolve.

……

In the small courtyard.

The summer sun shines through the gaps between the lush pine trees, sporadically falling on the stone table below.

When Li Mu followed the secretary in.

What I saw was the superior leader sitting on the stone bench under the tree, reading documents.

I don’t know what I saw.

The superior leader frowned deeply.

It was his secretary's voice of "Leader, Li Mu is here" that brought him back to his senses.

"Here you are. Go and ask someone to serve the food." The superior leader raised his head, and the moment he saw Li Mu, his frown relaxed into a smile.

Li Mu sat down on the stone bench as he was told.

While serving the food.

The superior asked: "You should know why I came to you, right?"

"About my whereabouts?" Although Li Mu had expected it in his heart, he did not confirm it directly.

Hearing this, the superior nodded slightly and said jokingly:
"Yes, it's about your whereabouts after you graduate with your doctorate."

"You don't know, but yesterday many people from the academic and military circles came to me, all wanting to intercede with me and ask you to go to their side."

"But I sent them all back. In this matter, both they and I will fully respect your personal opinion."

As he spoke to the end, his tone gradually became more serious.

"Leader, I'm not afraid of you laughing at me, but actually I haven't thought about it yet. That's why I haven't met those principals, deans, and directors. If possible, I think it would be nice to continue to be a consultant." Li Mu smiled bitterly and shook his head.

In fact, he had not seriously thought about his future destination until he finished his defense.

Anyway, no matter where he is, no matter what he wants to study, he will be supported by his superiors.

"That won't do. It will be too unfair for you to be a consultant forever!" the superior leader said with a smile.

Of course, there is more than one reason why Li Mu was wronged.

Another thing is - if you don’t join the company, they really don’t know what to reward you with.

Consultant is just a title, there is no way to improve it even if you want to.

However, as long as Li Mu enters the unit, there will be room for promotion.

Even though I’m young and it’s not easy to get promoted too quickly, at least I’m no longer in a situation where there are no more rewards to be won.

Li Mu shook his head and said:

"There are many scientific researchers who have made as much effort as I have, and their working conditions are much more difficult than mine."

"But they are unknown, and I am the only one enjoying the greatest honor."

"The country has given me enough. I have nothing to ask for."

He sincerely believed that he was already a very lucky person.

Even if I have to be this consultant for my whole life, I would be happy with it.

How dare he ask for anything else when so many people have dedicated their lives to the country's scientific research without being recognized?

"It's good that you think so, but we can't do that." The superior thought for a moment and said, "You are the benchmark of our country's academic community, and the leader of our Xia country's scientific research. You are the role model and goal of all students."

"The rise of a country requires the improvement of its scientific and technological strength."

“Only when you receive the honors you deserve will everyone be more enthusiastic in devoting themselves to the scientific research of our country.”

He did not deny Li Mu's idea.

Not pursuing fame or fortune is certainly a good spirit.

It is also the best quality of a scientific researcher.

But this is only for individuals.

Under the country's propaganda, the two words "Li Mu" have long represented more than just him.

It is also a banner.

"The rise of our country depends on the efforts of each and every one of us. Only when all sectors of society unite can we move forward more steadily and forcefully!" The superior leader looked hopeful.

The departure of Big Brother did deal a heavy blow to the Xia Kingdom.

But it's okay.

The appearance of Li Mu made the people of Xia believe that they were no worse than anyone else.

Emperor M and Big Brother are nothing but paper tigers.

As long as everyone thinks and works together, we will be able to surpass it one day!

Look at the look your superior is giving you.

Li Mu was about to say something.

A voice suddenly interrupted him: "It's time to eat, it's time to eat!"

At the same time the sound came.

Several chefs wearing sleeves, together with the secretary who had just disappeared, seven or eight people, each holding a plate of food in each hand, came over.

"Eat first, eat first." Seeing this, the superior leader hurriedly stood up to help.

Li Mu also stood up and helped to get the things.

Not long after.

The stone table was filled with food.

Obviously, this was all prepared by his superiors according to his appetite.

"You're spending too much. I'm afraid I won't be able to stay for dinner next time." Li Mu couldn't help feeling a little embarrassed. So many dishes, both meat and vegetables, would cost at least a dozen yuan.

He knew in his heart that he would have to pay for his superiors' dinner.

"Haha, it's nothing, it's nothing. It's just a meal. I can still afford it. Besides, if you hadn't come, I wouldn't be able to eat such delicious braised pork!" The superior laughed.

As he spoke, he picked up a piece of shiny braised pork and put it in Li Mu's bowl, saying, "Eat it quickly, don't wait until it gets cold, or it won't taste good!"

"Thank you, leader." Li Mu was moved and started to eat.

You definitely can’t not eat it, your superiors won’t be happy.

But you can eat less and let your superiors eat more.

See him eating.

The superior leader smiled even more deeply, and after a moment's silence, he said:
"How about this? How about setting up a special position for you at the National Academy of Sciences, with a salary and rank equivalent to that of a Level 1 full professor, and forming a special service team for you? What do you think?"

"Of course, you can continue to work as a consultant."

"You can also work in some schools or in the military. There is no problem with that. No one will interfere with what you want to study."

Since Li Mu couldn't make a decision immediately.

He simply made the decision and made the final decision for him.
"Of course it's possible, but isn't level 1 too high?" Li Mu hesitated.

It’s really good in the National Academy of Sciences.

We are all old acquaintances, so I can't let myself be wronged.

However, the salary and rank of Level 1 are basically at the top of what scientific researchers can achieve, and only full professors and chief engineers can get it.

He, isn't that good. The superior deliberately said with a straight face: "Why is it too high? I think it's just right. Are you saying it in a sarcastic way? Do you think it's too low?"

"Then it's not impossible to give you a special salary and rank..."

"No, no, no, level 1 is just right, just right!" Although Li Mu knew that he was joking, he still quickly organized himself.

If you specially arrange for a special salary and rank, in a few years you might be directly dragged into struggle and labeled as someone who is engaging in class specialization.

It's definitely not that serious in general.

But this is so special.

There are unified salary and rank standards across the country, but you are the only one who is special - if not him, who else should I do?

"Okay, then it's decided. I will leave the follow-up matters to President Guo Mo, and you just wait for the notice to take up the post." The superior leader achieved his goal and said happily.

Li Mu was still a little worried, and said, "Why don't you reduce my salary a bit, or just give me the salary from the Chinese Academy of Sciences? Otherwise, my monthly salary is almost higher than yours!"

1级工资322块，加上他在8家单位担任顾问的12级工资，总额达到了818块。

The superiors all have only 644 yuan.

"What's wrong with being paid more than me? Those who are more capable should do more work. It's only right that you get more. If anyone can be like you, no one will have any objection to getting double what you get." The superior said with a smile.

This is not a problem at all.

Because in Xia Kingdom, there is only one Li Mu who can enjoy such treatment.

And it is simply impossible to replicate.

Of course, they would be even happier if they could copy it.

"Well, alright." Li Mu saw that his superior leader looked determined and knew it was pointless to continue talking, so he had to give up.

……

After finishing the discussion, Li Mu started to eat.

After finishing the meal, he decisively said goodbye on the pretext of doing research.

This made his superior, who wanted to have a conversation with him, laugh and cry, but he just let him go.

Compared to small talk, R&D work is the real business.

But just as he was thinking this.

Suddenly I turned my head and saw that less than half of the dishes on the table had been touched.

The superior leader let out a "huh~" sound and asked the secretary beside him curiously, "Why are there so many dishes left? Li Mu didn't finish eating? That's impossible. Can't he eat as much as more than a dozen people?"

He clearly remembered that Li Mu had been eating when they were talking just now.

How come there is still so much left after finishing the meal?

"Leader, Consultant Li eats more rice and less vegetables. I guess he wants to save some for you." The secretary at the side said with a smile.

The superiors didn't notice.

But he saw it clearly.

Li Mu asked himself to order food several times without leaving any trace, and he hardly ate a bite of the food.

The superior leader didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and said, "Okay, this Li Mu, next time I come, I must watch him finish his meal before he leaves!"

……

After Li Mu left the courtyard.

Take a bus directly to the Materials Research Institute.

After the guard checks, enter.

The car just stopped.

Two people hurried over from the experimental building not far away.

It was Zhou Ren and Rong Ke.

"Advisor Li, you are finally here!" Zhou Ren stepped forward, shook his hand vigorously, and said:

"The research proposal you asked Comrade Xiaoguan to send us this morning really amazed us. The researchers in the institute are still studying it."

"Come on, let's go upstairs and talk."

After saying that, he pulled Li Mu and walked towards the laboratory building.

Looking at Zhou Ren who was in high spirits, Li Mu thought for a moment and said, "Did you encounter any problems?"

"Well, there are some problems, but everyone is still discussing theories." Zhou Ren paused, his old face slightly red.

It's impossible to find the problem so quickly.

After receiving the research plan, they are still digesting its contents.

"That's good." Li Mu nodded slightly.

Seeing this, Zhou Ren hesitated for a moment, but couldn't help but said:

"Advisor Li, I have something to ask you. Do you have any idea about joining our institute?"

"Don't worry, as long as you agree, you will be the director of my institute."

"I'll be the deputy director?"

Rong Ke, who was innocently caught in the crossfire, couldn't help but widen his eyes: "If you are the deputy director, what should I be?"

But after thinking about it, I feel that it may not be impossible.

If Li Mu could come, the research in the institute would definitely progress rapidly.

"You must be joking. Even if I come, I can't be the director!" Li Mu didn't know whether to laugh or cry after hearing this. Then he said, "In fact, I'm already preparing to work at the Chinese Academy of Sciences."

"If you go to the Chinese Academy of Sciences, you won't be in the research institute. Doesn't that mean you are leaving the front line of research?" Zhou Ren said in a daze.

Although the Chinese Academy of Sciences has jurisdiction over many research institutes.

But there is actually no research task, they are the ones who do all the work.

Are you planning to stop doing research? That doesn't make sense!

Li Mu explained: "I am just working there. I will still do the research that needs to be done. In fact, except for the new job title, there is no difference from now."

"So that's how it is." Zhou Ren and Rong Ke suddenly realized.

They said, how could Li Mu go to the Chinese Academy of Sciences to do clerical work now.

However, Zhou Ren was still somewhat unwilling and said:
"Advisor Li, have you made up your mind? Actually, you can come to our Materials Research Institute for a while."

“Although it’s not as good as the one at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, I can get in touch with the most cutting-edge materials research.”

"With your ability, it won't be long before you become the most authoritative authority on materials science in the country. When you go to the Chinese Academy of Sciences, your position will definitely be promoted."

Compared with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, his treatment is definitely not comparable.

We can only think of a solution based on the research currently underway.

"This is the decision from above. I am very satisfied with it and will not bother him anymore." Li Mu smiled and then said, "Even if I go to the Chinese Academy of Sciences, I will still come here frequently to participate in research. Director Zhou, you don't have to worry that I won't be able to handle both."

After he finished speaking.

Zhou Ren and Rong Ke stopped at the same time and looked at each other in shock.

"The old man you are talking about is..." Zhou Ren swallowed and asked.

Li Mu smiled and nodded, "Yes, that's the one the two directors were thinking of."

Hearing this, Zhou Ren remained silent.

No matter how much he wanted someone, he couldn't question the decision made by that person.

"It's okay. We are already far ahead. It would be nice to try to deepen our relationship with Consultant Li." Zhou Ren thought secretly.

Compared to those universities and research institutions that are still running around like headless flies, trying to invite Li Mu, he is actually very enviable.

……

The three of them were talking about this.

I also came to the door of the conference room,

Before I even walked in, I could hear noisy discussions.

There were also quite a few young people among them, holding copied manuscripts in their hands, their faces red as they argued.

Li Mu listened and nodded with satisfaction.

Although the views are still a bit immature, they are still worth reading.

However, his expression made Zhou Ren on the side shudder, thinking to himself that this was not good - if this person was not brought in, would he send a few more away?

(End of this chapter)