Nominal: Who isn't a son-in-law?

University life always flies by, often slipping through your fingers unnoticed. Looking back, you realize that four years seem like just yesterday, but you can never go back.

In 1989, after the centennial celebration of Han University, the entire school seemed to be revitalized and injected with new vitality as new students enrolled.

Chu Shijun and his classmates were already considering their future development. Few chose to pursue graduate studies; most opted to enter the workforce. After the New Year, by the start of the second semester, they had all basically settled their plans.

As the semester drew to a close, Chu Shijun had completed his graduation thesis and was just waiting for his final defense.

At Gao Yuliang's home.

"So, Shijun, are you sure you're going to pursue a part-time master's degree in economics, followed by a part-time doctorate in Marxist philosophy?" Gao Yuliang asked, smoking a cigarette.

"That's right. Economic development has always been a priority, so I have this plan. If possible, I would even like to consider a double major in economics and public administration, but it's not feasible at this point unless one is a major and the other a minor." Chu Shijun nodded.

This was his well-thought-out idea: to focus on economic development, one must be proficient in both economics and management. As a student majoring in political science and law, this was the perfect direction for him. As for Dr. Marxist philosophy, this was a consideration to strengthen ideological development, which would not be difficult for him given his memory and learning ability.

However, at the doctoral level, he had another consideration: the Party School, but he didn't mention it.

Gao Yuliang thought for a moment, then slowly nodded and said, "Your idea is very good. Economics is a good choice and will be very helpful for your future work. If you study management at the same time, you can only minor in it, and you'll have to pull some strings. Dr. Marxist philosophy is also a good option."

He gave Chu Shijun a deep look; he had quite the nerve!

"What about schools? Have you considered them?"

Gao Yuliang continued to ask.

"If I want to pursue a master's degree while working, I'd like to study at Han University. Professor Liu Chunhua in the Department of Economics is a leading expert in this field, so I'd appreciate it if Professor Gao could help me with an introduction."

This Liu Chunhua was someone Pei Yihong recommended during their previous discussions. He has profound insights into economics and is very popular; some of his views have even been included in internal reference materials. As for his doctorate, he will definitely pursue it at a university in Beijing.

"Director Liu? That's a good choice. I get along with him fairly well, and I think he'll definitely be satisfied with you as a student."

After glancing at his watch, Gao Yuliang picked up the phone. "He should be at school right now. I'll call and ask."

After the call was connected,

"Hello, is this Lao Liu? This is Lao Gao."

"Old Gao, it's just a short walk, why are you on the phone? I'm just about to go home," a strong voice came from the other end of the line.

"There's something I need to ask for your opinion, you're such a big name in economics."

"I wouldn't presume to call myself an expert. I'm alright at solving math problems. Lao Gao, just tell me what's on your mind."

In the office of the head of the economics department at the university, Liu Chunhua, who was about forty years old, held the phone, looking thoughtful. He had a rough idea of ​​why Gao Yuliang was making the call.

"I have a student named Chu Shijun, you know him, right? He was the previous student union president of our Han University."

You guessed right. As soon as Liu Chunhua heard the name, she knew what Lao Gao meant. She nodded and said, "I know. Shi Jun's book is very good. I have also been inspired by some of his views on economics."

"Haha, it seems you're quite satisfied with him too. He's about to graduate from university and wants to pursue a master's degree in economics. The first person he thought of was you, a big shot like him, and asked me, his teacher, to put in a good word with him. He's thinking of switching schools," Gao Yuliang joked.

"Changing allegiances, Lao Gao? That doesn't sound like something a professor of law and political science would say," Liu Chunhua chuckled. He knew Gao Yuliang was joking. After a few seconds of silence, he spoke into the microphone, "If it were anyone else, I might not give you face, Lao Gao, even if I came to apologize in person. But Shijun, you're very welcome."

"Alright, I'll tell Shijun this good news right away and tell him to go and pay his respects to you, his new teacher."

"Hehe, then how about tomorrow morning? I happen to have time. Have Shijun come directly to my office. Alright, that's enough. If we keep dawdling, my wife will call and nag me."

"Okay, come over for dinner with your sister-in-law sometime, it's just a short walk." Gao Yuliang hung up the phone with a smile.

"Teacher, is it done?"

"As soon as I mentioned your name, Chu Shijun, Lao Liu agreed," Gao Yuliang remarked. This was only possible because he was still in school. With this student in front of him, he figured he, as the teacher, would have to rely on him to speak on his behalf in the future.

"By the way, it's not easy to get into Lao Liu's place. You'll definitely have to take an exam, and the questions he gives you won't be easy. You need to be careful," Gao Yuliang advised.

"Don't worry, teacher, I'm confident."

These days, you have to take exams to get into graduate school. If you're employed, you can get a recommendation from your employer, and the school will set the exam questions. That's one way to do it.

Another method is for people with connections. They send letters directly to a specific tutor, under the guise of "targeted training for outstanding young cadres," skipping the exam and issuing admission notices directly.

Gao Yuliang's mention of the exam here is simply an implication that Chu Shijun should take it himself and not use connections, and that he also believes in Chu Shijun's abilities.

After discussing the matter, the two each lit another cigarette.

Gao Yuliang patted a book beside him; its title was none other than The Ming Dynasty 1566.

"Shijun, as I said before, you have a much higher level of political awareness than Tongwei. He still needs to practice. After you wrote this book, 'The Ming Dynasty 1566,' I am even more convinced that you were born to be an official."

As he spoke, Gao Yuliang picked up the book and turned to the page with the bookmark. "I just happened to see this page, and there's a sentence that's very well written and very insightful."

"You've married a geisha who's already been used by a businessman, treating her like a treasure. You've completely disgraced the Gao family for eighteen generations."

Gao Yuliang read it aloud, his tone rising and falling, as if the words were coming from his own mouth.

"Even a man who passed the imperial examinations twice and served as the prefect of Suzhou and Hangzhou could not resist the temptation of beauty. This is something we should think about deeply. Shijun, you must pay attention to this aspect when you go into politics in the future. This issue is usually a small matter, but once someone brings it up, it becomes a big deal." Gao Yuliang put down his book and gave him his advice.

"Don't worry, Teacher Gao. Qianqian is so beautiful, I wouldn't be ungrateful," Chu Shijun said, then carefully examined Gao Yuliang's face, smiled, and added, "Teacher Gao, when Secretary Liang appoints you, you'll be officially entering politics. Don't worry about me, your student; you should be careful too. Who knows, some unscrupulous person might train someone well-versed in Ming Dynasty history to test you?"

"Ha ha ha ha"

Gao Yuliang was taken aback for a moment upon hearing this, then burst into laughter.

"My lord, you're hitting my pressure points!"

"I have a very good relationship with your teacher, Ms. Wu, and I can definitely set a good example for you! If someone is really well-versed in the history of the Ming Dynasty, then I'll have to test her on the five thousand years of Chinese history. You can't just study history based on the Ming Dynasty, right? Haha."

Gao Yuliang asked himself, although his relationship with Wu Huifen was now more familial, he was not the kind of person who would be easily swayed by beauty.

Just then, the door opened, and Pei Qianqian poked her head out: "Teacher Gao, Shijun, what are you laughing at? Dinner's ready."

"Coming right away!"

"Let's go. You're about to graduate and start working, so you won't have many more opportunities to come home." Gao Yuliang stood up and patted Chu Shijun on the shoulder.

"I've gone to work, it's not like I'm not coming back. Besides, Tongwei is still in Handong."

Qi Tongwei's job has been decided by Liang Qunfeng. He will be working in the Political and Legal Affairs Commission Office in Handong. It seems that he will be kept under Liang Qunfeng's wing for two years before being sent to a lower-level position after he marries Liang Lu.

"That's true, but when you return to Handong in the future, you should come to our house for meals more often."