Courtyard House: Drunk and barging into the Xu family's house, I woke up numb.

So when I watched the show, there were comments on the screen saying that Qin Huairuxiang was the best.

Cao Xu added that if he could travel back in time to before Qin Huairu and Jia Dongxu got married, he would definitely try to intercept them.

He has indeed traveled through time, but the timeline he traveled to is twelve years later.

The person standing in front of him was not that naive little rabbit who had just arrived in the city and knew nothing.

Standing before him now was Qin Huairu, the woman who had been sterilized after her husband's death, had been kept by Sha Zhu for twelve years, and only married someone else in 1977 when she was forty-four years old.

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The steel rolling mill director's office building, personnel department.

Wang Youyu put down the documents in his hand and adjusted his glasses.

“Cao Xu, I’ve seen your file. I’ve known your father for a long time, so I’ll be frank with you.”

“You graduated from high school this year. The current situation is that there are more vacancies than openings. According to this year’s allocation principle, you probably won’t get a spot next year.”

At this point, Wang Youyu paused for a moment before continuing.

“Cao Xu, I’ve heard your dad mention you before. Your grades are usually very good; you’ve always been in the top ten at school.”

"If your parents hadn't passed away one after the other during your college entrance exam, you would probably be in college by now."

"Don't you want to repeat a year and take the exam again next year?"

"Getting into university and graduating means you'll have cadre status, which is much better than you waiting in line for job assignments."

Chapter 8 Cao Xu digs a hole: Sister Qin is a good person!

Repeat a year of high school to go to university? Forget it!

Cao Xu is a liberal arts student, and he knows better than anyone what will happen next year.

From next year until 1977, for a full ten years, apart from a few designated universities recruiting students through special programs, not a single college student was produced.

Cao Xu didn't want to waste a year, he said calmly.

"Thank you, Uncle Wang."

"I have decided not to repeat a year of high school. I want to start working as soon as possible and contribute to society and our steel rolling mill."

Wang Youyu asked with some doubt.

"What's wrong? Are you having difficulties in your life?"

"If it's about money, don't worry, I'll go to the factory to apply for a subsidy for you."

“Your father was a long-time employee of our steel rolling mill. He even sacrificed his life to protect the mill’s property. He was a hero of the steel rolling mill.”

"Besides, your father's pension has already been approved. I heard it's 1,500 yuan. After deducting the expenses the factory previously paid, it should be around 1,000 yuan left."

"You can't give up your bright future for money."

"If your parents were still alive, they would also want you to continue your studies."

Cao Xu knew that Wang Youyu's advice was well-intentioned; if next year were not exceptional, continuing his studies would indeed be a better option.

However, they could not predict the future and had no way of considering things from Cao Xu's perspective, while Cao Xu was well aware of the future's trajectory.

"Uncle Wang, I've thought about what you've said, and I think this job might be more suitable for me."

Seeing that Cao Xu had already made up his mind, Wang Youyu decided not to try to dissuade him any further.

However, he still felt a little sorry for Cao Xu for giving up his studies and choosing to start working now.

"Alright then, go back and wait for news."

“I’ll check if there are any vacancies in the propaganda department and try my best to get you in. That way, all the drinking your dad has given me over the years won’t have been for nothing.”

Cao Xu knew that Wang Youyu had misunderstood him, so he stopped setting up an ambush and went straight to the point.

"Uncle Wang, I don't want to be a clerk, I want to..."

Cao Xu had barely begun speaking when Wang Youyu interrupted him.

"Cao Xu, you wouldn't be thinking of going to the factory floor, would you?!"

After saying this, Wang Youyu stood up and waved his hand.

"Don't even think about going to the workshop."

“Your family has had only one son for three generations, and you are the only child.”

“You’re a college-ready student, it’s a waste of your talent to be a clerk. If I put you in the factory, I’m afraid your dad will come to me at night demanding money for drinks!”

"Besides, what can a recent high school graduate like you do in a factory? Become an apprentice and hammer nails?"

Hearing Wang Youyu's words, Cao Xu felt a warmth in his heart; this man could be considered his father's good friend.

"Uncle Wang, I don't want to go to the workshop, I want to go to the security department."

"Security Department?"

Wang Youyu was taken aback when he heard Cao Xu's job requirements.

"Why did you decide to go to the security department? Although the starting salary in the security department is higher, there is not much room for advancement."

"Furthermore, the security department has physical fitness requirements, you..."

Wang Youyu originally wanted to say that Cao Xu was a student with a weak constitution, but when he saw that the person in front of him was taller than him and looked to be in good health, he couldn't bring himself to say it.

"I've learned some self-defense techniques from the masters outside, and I'm definitely no worse than the people in our security department."

Wang Youyu thought for a moment and then replied.

"Okay, then you can work in the security department for now as a temporary measure."

"I'll transfer you out when there's a suitable opportunity after the New Year."

"It just so happens that a group leader under the security department was recently fired, so you can go and take his place."

As he spoke, Wang Youyu pulled a piece of paper from the filing cabinet next to him.

"Fill out this form, and I'll process the paperwork for you. You can start working at the factory tomorrow."

"Remember, when you get to the security department, observe more, listen more, and speak less. Just do your job well."

Cao Xu took the form and filled in the information according to the requirements.

"Uncle Wang, I've finished writing it. Is there anything wrong with it?"

Wang Youyu took the form and looked at the neat and tidy handwriting. He felt even more sorry for Cao Xu for giving up his studies.

"Alright, it's well written, the handwriting is beautiful."

"Leave the form here. Just go to the security department and report to Director Sun tomorrow."

Cao Xu nodded.

"Thank you, Uncle Wang. If there's nothing else, I'll be going now."

Wang Youyu walked out of his desk, came up to Cao Xu, and patted him on the shoulder.

"Work hard, and come to me if you encounter any difficulties."

"Come visit my house whenever you have free time, and treat your uncle's house as your own home from now on."

"Just tell your aunt what you want to eat, and she'll make it for you. We'll make sure you have enough chopsticks!"

Cao Xu didn't have much interaction with this Uncle Wang in his memory, and they didn't visit each other often.

He didn't know why Wang Youyu would say such a thing, but he could tell that he was serious and not just being polite.

It seems that his father and the head of the personnel department have some kind of relationship that he is unaware of.

Just as Cao Xu was about to leave, he heard Wang Youyu's voice again.

"Cao Xu, do you know where the fourth workshop is?"

"know."

"Alright, go run an errand for me and call Yi Zhonghai from Workshop Four over here."

"Okay, Director Wang, I'll go right now."

Cao Xu accepted the task, but he was still somewhat curious about Wang Youyu's search for Yi Zhonghai.

"Uncle Wang, what brings you to see Yi Zhonghai?"

Cao Xu knew that asking this question was already overstepping his bounds, but he still asked it to avoid unnecessary trouble.

Moreover, he hasn't officially started working yet, so he's not considered a formal employee of the steel rolling mill.

Wang Youyu has been working in the personnel department for almost ten years; his job involves dealing with people.

He could tell Cao Xu's little scheme just from the two different ways he addressed him.

The fact that Cao Xu, a recent high school graduate with no work experience, knows to use these two titles shows that he understands etiquette.

"I just taught you to observe more, listen more, and speak less."

"Now let me tell you one more thing: when your boss tells you to do something, don't ask too many questions unless necessary."