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Chapter 650 Ashamed
Although Suning understood everything in his heart, he did not speak it out loud. Instead, he continued with his work and carried out his daily research and study. However, Suning soon discovered that the way his colleagues looked at him suddenly changed.

In the past, Suning was a nobody in the eyes of his colleagues. After all, Suning had no senior background in the chemical headquarters, and he was also a "loser" who was kicked out of the Jinzhou factory. He would definitely not be looked up to by his colleagues in the company.

"Suning, I heard that your two papers were published in Chemical Industry China?" Just as Suning was sitting at his seat and working as planned, a middle-aged female colleague looked at him with a smile on her face.

"Ah? Yes! This issue was just published." Suning couldn't help but nodded with a smile. Isn't this exactly what he planned?

"Haha, Suning, then you have to treat us to a meal!" The aunt in Beijing is always a chatterbox, and the aunt who can have a table in this office is definitely not an aunt in the ordinary sense.

Although this sounds a bit confusing, it just shows that these people in the department are not simple, and most of these nosy aunts have very strong backgrounds. Either their old husbands are prominent, or their sons are very successful.

"Haha, of course! When my royalties arrive, I'll definitely treat my colleagues to a meal."

"Suning, Mr. Yan asked you to go out with him tonight, so you should prepare in advance." At this time, Mr. Yan's secretary Xiao Zhang suddenly came to the big office, and then said to Suning in front of him with a smile.

"Okay! Secretary Zhang, I understand."

Although Su Ning didn't know why Yan Si asked him to go out in the evening, he still picked up the phone on the table and called Zhang Kejian, and told him that he had an appointment in the evening and would not go back for dinner, and would go directly back to the dormitory to rest so as not to disturb the two elderly people's rest.

At this time, many colleagues in the big office heard the conversation between Suning and Secretary Zhang, and they all showed envious expressions with different thoughts. They didn’t know that Director Yan only saw the benefits of Suning. As the head of the Technical Supervision Department of the Chemical Headquarters, Director Yan’s behavior could be said to be the weather vane of the Supervision Department. These experienced people who were used to sitting in the office knew it well.

When it was time to get off work, Suning did not go home directly as usual. Instead, he and Secretary Zhang followed Director Yan and got into Director Yan's imported Eastern European official car. In fact, there was nothing big happening tonight. It was just an ordinary banquet that was not very important. Director Yan just wanted to show an indifferent attitude towards Su Ning. After all, he wanted Su Ning to be obedient and do things for him.

During dinner, Suning met many bigwigs from the Chemical Headquarters for the first time. Of course, Suning's role was just a wine pourer, and the person who poured wine before was Secretary Zhang who was free today. At this time, Suning felt that his face was almost stiff with a fake smile. It was also the first time that he felt the difficulty of sitting in an office. He realized that it was no wonder that the Chemical Headquarters became history in 1998.

"Mr. Yan, this is Suning from your Technical Supervision Department, right?" A big boss from the chemical headquarters suddenly looked at the "well-behaved" Suning, then looked at Mr. Yan with a smile on his face and asked.

"Yes! Director Zhang." Director Yan's smile at this time was very amiable, and he really looked like a good leader who knew how to use people.

"Haha, Suning, I've heard about you. You're indeed a young and promising person!" Zhang Si said to Suning with a smile on his face.

"Boss Zhang, you are too kind. Compared with the domestic chemical industry predecessors, I am still far behind." In response to Boss Zhang's praise, Suning immediately said modestly.

"Suning, I've always heard the old people in your Jinzhou talk about you. In the future, China's chemical industry will be handed over to young people like you." Looking at the cautious young man in front of him, Zhang Si suddenly said to Suning with a meaningful smile.

"Director Zhang, we will definitely need the guidance of leaders and seniors in the future, otherwise it will be difficult for us young people to make progress."

The banquet lasted until seven or eight o'clock in the evening. After all the big guys had left, Suning returned to the dormitory. Knowing that the elderly were used to going to bed early, Suning was worried that it would disturb Zhang Kejian and his wife's sleep, so Suning did not go back to the Zhang family tonight.

When he returned to the four-person dormitory, Suning saw that the other three roommates were also reading. It was obvious that his progress had stimulated them. Otherwise, they should be having fun outside or lying in bed sleeping at this time.

"Brother Qi, Brother Sun, Zhao Lei, why don't you have any activities tonight?"

"Suning, did you just come back from drinking?"

"Yes! I accompanied Yan Si to a social event."

"Suning, our Planning Department has also heard about you. We didn't expect you to launch such a big satellite quietly!" Zhao Lei from the Planning Department of the Chemical Headquarters said to Suning with a teasing look on his face.

"It's not that exaggerated! It's not difficult to publish a paper in a journal. You can all give it a try."

"Suning, are you telling the truth?" Qi Dazhuang, who was accused by Section Chief Zhao of not doing his job, couldn't help but look at Suning in surprise.

"Yes! We have a lot of chemical magazines like this at our chemical headquarters. If you don't believe me, you can study them."

"Great! Looks like I should focus on my studies and try to publish some papers as soon as possible."

After hearing the conversation between Su Ning and Qi Dazhuang, Zhao Lei and Sun Mingyu did not say anything. They were not optimistic about Qi Dazhuang's excessive optimism. Instead, they thought that their roommate Su Ning was not simple.

Since he wouldn't feel sleepy even if he lay in bed, Suning simply sat down at his desk, picked up a chemical engineering book and started reading, then he and Qi Dazhuang and the others quietly recharged themselves.

There is a path to the mountain of books through diligence, and the sea of learning is endless and requires hard work. Suning will not get carried away just because he has achieved a little success. The most important thing for him at the moment is to continue to enrich his abilities and knowledge.

When Qi Dazhuang, Zhao Lei and the other two saw that Suning was still working so hard, they couldn't help but put away their laziness again, drank some hot water and continued watching. It was a pity that they didn't know that temporary efforts were meaningless, and it would take long-term struggle to make their abilities undergo a qualitative change.

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The next day at work, a middle-aged female colleague from the same office as their department, Sister Rong, the same middle-aged woman who had insisted on Su Ning's treat the previous day, approached Su Ning with a beaming expression. Her expression was like that of Grandma Wolf seeing Pleasant Goat, and Su Ning couldn't help but shudder. "Suning, you don't seem to have a girlfriend yet, do you?" Sister Rong asked, beaming.

"Huh? Yes! I'm still young and have no plans to have a girlfriend yet." Su Ning looked at Sister Rong in confusion, not understanding what was wrong with Sister Rong.

"Suning, you should be 26 years old this year, right? If you come from an ordinary family, you already have children who are not young anymore. How about I introduce my niece to you?"

"Ah? Thank you for your concern, Sister Rong, but I really don't have the idea of dating right now. Besides, I'm not suitable for you locals as I have a local household registration." Su Ning really didn't expect that someone was introducing him to a date, and he quickly rejected Sister Rong's kindness with a wry smile.

"Su Ning, my niece is actually very beautiful. Having a Beijing residence permit isn't a big deal. Why don't you meet her?" Although Su Ning repeatedly refused, Sister Rong was very confident in her niece and didn't seem to have the bad habit of rejecting outsiders. "I can assure you, as soon as you meet my niece, your heart will be moved. Not only is she very beautiful, but she's also very fashionable."

"Sister Rong, I have been working at our chemical headquarters for more than half a year, but I am only a deputy chief engineer, so I cannot devote my energy to my relationship." No matter how much Sister Rong praised her niece, Suning shook his head and explained again.

"Suning, how about this? The day after tomorrow at noon, when I get off work, I'll take you to have a meal with my niece. We'll discuss how to develop the next step then."

Seeing that Sister Rong was so persistent, Suning knew that if he continued to refuse, he might really offend this person. Sister Rong could sit in an office in the chemical headquarters, and she was very likely a family member of a senior leader. There was really no need to offend people for such a small matter. It was just a small matter of lunch.

"Huh? Thank you very much, Sister Rong. I will treat you to Quanjude!" After making up his mind, Suning no longer hesitated.

"Okay! Then it's settled. We'll finally meet at Quanjude tomorrow."

Seeing that Suning agreed so considerately, Sister Rong finally showed a satisfied smile. In fact, she had been secretly observing Suning for a long time. Not only was he neither arrogant nor impatient in doing things, but his professional knowledge was also outstanding. The most important thing was that he had caught the eye of Director Yan. She believed that he would make good achievements in the Supervision Department in the future.

After get off work in the afternoon, Su Ning went straight back to Zhang's house. When Zhang Kejian saw Su Ning coming back, he immediately asked about what happened last night. "Su Ning, did you go out for social events last night?"

"Yes! Director Yan from our Supervision Department asked me to accompany him to the banquet, and the meal lasted until seven or eight o'clock in the evening. I was worried that it would affect your and aunt's rest, so I rested in the unit's collective dormitory." Seeing Zhang Kejian's concern for him, Su Ning hurriedly explained with a smile.

"Oh? Why did your Yan Si suddenly bring you to the banquet?" Zhang Kejian was well aware of Su Ning's current embarrassing situation, and asked Su Ning with some confusion.

"Uncle, it's about my two papers. Mr. Yan wants me to give him the right to be the first author when I write a paper next time." When talking about this matter, Su Ning explained with a wry smile.

"Haha, Suning, you've been targeted by the big shark so quickly?" Looking at Suning's face full of bitter smile and depression, Zhang Kejian couldn't help but feel happy.

"Uncle, it's not just that simple. Director Yan also promised to promote me to chief engineer, and my rank will also be raised to deputy director."

"Hehe, these conditions are pretty good. What do you think, Suning?" Zhang Kejian just smiled disapprovingly and did not express his opinion for a moment. Instead, he looked at Suning meaningfully.

"Uncle, I'm worried that Yan Si treats me as a stupid dog chasing a rabbit, and just gives me an illusory goal. I will be at a great disadvantage if that happens." How could Su Ning not see through Yan Si's simple and low-level tactics? He immediately expressed his reluctance.

"Well, Suning, there are many leaders in the system who make empty promises. Your concern is necessary." Hearing Suning's concerns, Zhang Kejian nodded with relief.

These leaders simply take advantage of their subordinates' most urgent demands, and then make their subordinates keep working hard for them. Once the goal is achieved, they will drag it out with various reasons until the subordinates finally figure it out, and then they will still become stupid dogs chasing rabbits desperately.

"Uncle, I mean to take it one step at a time. I don't have high expectations for this promotion."

"Well, Suning, have you forgotten Director Yin?" Seeing that Suning did not have any positive ideas, Zhang Kejian suddenly looked at Suning with amusement and asked.

"Director Yin?" If Suning hadn't heard Zhang Kejian's reminder today, he would have almost forgotten about his mentor.

"Suning, although Old Yin has retired from the Chemical Industry Headquarters, he still has connections within the headquarters. If I remember correctly, Director Yan from your Supervision Department is Old Yin's apprentice. Tomorrow I will take you to see Director Yin for a ride, and then your worries will no longer exist."

"Thank you, uncle." At this moment, Su Ning immediately showed a look of understanding, but he always felt a little weird in his heart. Then he said to Zhang Kejian with some difficulty, "Uncle, I have been working in Beijing for more than half a year, and I have always forgotten to visit Director Yin. Now that I have encountered trouble at work, I ran up to him instead. Isn't it too..."

"Haha, too utilitarian?" Looking at Suning with a guilty face in front of him, Zhang Kejian felt that Suning was not a profit-seeking villain.

"That's right! I always feel a little ashamed in my heart." It is not his usual style to use people to his advantage.

"Suning, life is so complicated. If you really feel ashamed, then just visit Old Yin's house more often in the future. I believe he will definitely welcome you."

"Uncle, I understand. I will try my best to find time to visit Mr. Yin in the future."

"Well, Suning, it's okay for you to give the first authorship of the paper to Yan Si in the future, but you must not be treated like a foolish dog chasing a rabbit. I believe Yan Si knows the relationship between you and Director Yin, and he will definitely not go too far."

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(End of this chapter)