The Courtyard House: He Yuzhu, Who Defied Fate

Chen Xueru said:

"If that's the case, I'll go with them. Anyway, I don't have anything to do right now."

Hearing Chen Xueru's words, Yang Xiaodi was very envious of Chen Xueru.

Seeing Yang Xiaodi's expression, Chen Xueru didn't know what to say. Although the two were friends, He Yuzhu knew what Yang Xiaodi was thinking.

The two agreed to compete fairly, so they were both waiting for He Yuzhu to give his opinion.

However, the current problem is what if He Yuzhu is assigned to a distant location?

Then Yang Xiaodi will have no chance, since Chen Xueru was able to give up everything and leave with He Yuzhu.

But Yang Xiaodi has her own parents here, so it's very likely she'll be assigned to the capital.

Seeing Yang Xiaodi's dejected expression, Chen Xueru was also in a bad mood. The two women had a good relationship over the years.

Both women fell silent. He Yu asked:

"Sister Xiaodi, Sister Xueru, what's wrong with you two?"

Chen Xueru said to He Yu:

"It's nothing, I'm just in a bad mood!"

He Yu, acting like a little adult, then said:

"Hmph, I know perfectly well enough. My brother is graduating and getting a job assignment..."

Are you worried you won't be able to see my brother again? Are you worried you won't be able to eat my brother's cooking again?

He Yu was only ten years old, so naturally she didn't know anything about love and romance; her little head was full of food.

That's why He Yu said that.

Yang Xiaodi looked at He Yu's expression and burst out laughing, then hugged He Yu and said:

"Our Xiaoyu is so smart! So, Xiaoyu, what do you suggest we do? I don't want to miss out on your brother's cooking!"

Hearing Yang Xiaodi's words, He Yu giggled and laughed non-stop, then said:

"That's easy. My brother is so capable. Just let him stay here."

Anyway, my brother loves me so much, how could he bear to abandon me?

My brother promised me he wouldn't abandon me!

My brother keeps his word!

Upon hearing He Yu's words, both women's eyes lit up. Yes, He Yu was still here, so there was a high chance that He Yuzhu would stay here.

As long as He Yuzhu stays here, things will be much easier.

Both women felt better.

……

The next day, He Yuzhu told her counselor about her wishes. The counselor was surprised to find that He Yuzhu wanted to stay in the capital, and was willing to work for any organization.

The counselor knew about He Yuzhu and that he had a younger sister.

As for He Daqing's return, no one knows yet, not even the counselor.

The counselor had already guessed He Yuzhu's choice.

"Your wish is similar, but if you want to stay at school, that's definitely a done deal."

"But you've made so many contributions, the higher-ups will definitely take that into consideration!"

He nodded after hearing the counselor's words:

"I understand, but I hope the higher-ups will take my personal circumstances into consideration!"

He Yuzhu didn't want to leave the capital, knowing how difficult it would be to obtain a Beijing residency permit in the future.

Even now, He Yuzhu is thinking about his future, after all, He Yuzhu is a person of the future.

I love my country, but I love myself even more. There's no way around it, after being exposed to the influence of the internet.

Modern people rarely give up everything for their country; they usually prioritize their own well-being before serving the nation.

Therefore, He Yuzhu never thought that he would be assigned to any location by the state, let alone go to the Great Northwest or the Gobi Desert.

So He Yuzhu was able to devise the big scheme, but he didn't get involved because he knew that the big shot, Qian Ruhai, was coming back.

After returning, I was able to study this, and I succeeded very quickly.

Although he himself was capable, the country's basic industries were currently very backward, and He Yuzhu planned to upgrade them.

In this way, it can also help the country, instead of necessarily developing giant radishes.

That way I can also work in the capital.

Therefore, the designs He Yuzhu has provided over the years have either focused on materials or basic lathes.

Although the country has also used it, the scarcity of steel has led to technological limitations.

There's no way to popularize it, but He Yuzhu has learned about this issue in the past few days and plans to learn about construction and safety.

Only by understanding this can one build an advanced steel plant.

There is also knowledge about minerals. Only by knowing how to prospect for and mine minerals can we improve the country's mineral resources.

However, I haven't had time these past few days, I've been busy. Seeing what the counselor said, He Yuzhu also said:

"Counselor, I don't have much to do these days, and I'm planning to study architecture. I'm wondering if that would be appropriate?"

After hearing He Yuzhu's words, the counselor asked:

Why did you suddenly decide to study those things?

He Yuzhu said:

"Our country is lacking in everything right now, especially materials needed for industry. We want to learn how to contribute and see if I can do so!"

The counselor heard He Yuzhu's words and said to him:

“I know you all have your own vendettas for this country, but Zhu Zi, the country doesn’t belong to you alone; it requires the efforts of everyone.”

Your experience is really limited. I know you have a lot of talent, and if you study, you'll definitely have no problem. But, Zhuzi, how much time and energy do you have?

Chapter 95: The Last Lesson, Chen Xueru Confesses Her Feelings

Seeing He Yuzhu's surprised expression, the counselor continued:

"Yes, you learn things very quickly, but you'll find that the more you learn, the less you actually know."

And so it goes, and eventually you'll find that you've been learning your whole life.

You've learned a lot, and when you look back, you'll find that you've mastered many skills and acquired a great deal of knowledge.

But time is running out; my whole life has been spent learning.

There was nothing else. I didn't stop you from studying before because you were a student, and your essence was to study.

But now you're about to graduate, and your primary job is to work.

Instead of studying, of course, I'm not saying you shouldn't study, but rather that you should learn while working.

Turn what you've learned into productivity. To be honest, for the past three years, you've spent most of your time learning on your own.

Your talent is the highest and most outstanding I have ever seen, as your mentor.

I haven't taught you a single class yet, so today I'll teach you your first and last class.

Your life has just begun, so don't become obsessed with studying.

I know that you geniuses love learning the most, and the more you master, the more secure you feel.

Now, it seems there's nothing you can't do: medicine, cooking, various trades, mechanics, materials, biology, repair, calligraphy, musical instruments.

Of course, you didn't just study; you also made many contributions.

But were these contributions really made voluntarily by you?

It wasn't something you developed casually while you were learning.

If you have the qualifications and want to do research and development properly, you are now qualified to become a Level 4 engineer or even higher.

But you didn't. You felt you hadn't learned enough, so you started thinking about learning.

In your eyes, there's nothing you can't learn if you want to, and that's certainly true.

There's nothing you can't learn if you're willing to learn, but is this what you want?

Is this the life you want?

To keep learning until death?

No, you should use this talent of yours to build our country.

I know you're the kind of person who, once you get into something, you won't stop. Haven't you ever thought about developing your own country while you're doing so?

"Go study while you're at it?"

Hearing his counselor's words, He Yuzhu fell into deep thought.