National Tide 1980.

Chapter 775: Choose Wisely
Thrilled!

In this situation, Ning Weimin really felt a little drunk, and it was hard to be patient.

You must know that the desire to pursue an official career is, after all, deeply rooted in the hearts of every Chinese.

Especially as a grass-headed commoner who has never had the chance to enter the system, it is impossible to say that Ning Weimin is not envious or envious of being an official.

In the past, he knew that he was not congenitally deficient, and it was fine if the conditions were not enough.

But now, all of a sudden, a black gauze hat that fell from the sky was right in front of her eyes, shimmering and shining.

As long as he nods, he can wear it on his head, and his dreams come true, so how can he not be fascinated by it?

To be honest, judging by Director Huo's intentions, he was assigned a position in charge of coordinating banquet activities with certain real power.

This is a beautiful job that everyone dreams of, and it is almost like the second senior brother who has achieved a positive result.

It sounds more attractive than Song Huagui promoting him to be the head of the operation department.

So facing Director Huo with a serious expression on his face and warm and kind eyes.

Ning Weimin really had the ecstasy of Fan Jinzhongju, the urge to die for his confidant.

But then again, Ning Weimin is no ordinary young man after all.

As a traveler who has lived in two lifetimes, he has seen too many big scenes in this life, and the people he has come into contact with have also reached a higher level.

At the same time, his life pursuits and goals have been further sublimated.

Although his nature is jumpy, the impetuousness in his bones is still difficult to completely erase, and he still can't be completely calm when facing real major events.

But after Kang Shude's training, he finally understood that being in a high position not only represents benefits.

At the same time, it also represents shouldering more important accusations and more important responsibilities.

And the most important thing is that he is self-aware and knows his own conditions, strengths and weaknesses.

Then when his mentality gradually sank and his mind gradually calmed down, he began to discover the flaws in this matter, and it seemed that it was not so wonderful.

Because it is good to be an official career, but there are too many constraints.

The system has its rules, can he be allowed to do whatever he wants like Sun Xingzhe?

As the saying goes, once you enter Houmen, it is as deep as the sea, there are difficulties on the top, and suffering on the bottom.

He is a little fish that roams freely outside, but once he enters the dragon gate, he can't let him go.

No matter how open-minded Huo Xin's father is, he really has no grudges against him, and it is impossible to spoil him like a sister like Song Huagui.

Among other things, at least using power to make things easier for oneself, it is definitely not enough to take advantage of it, it is a violation of discipline and crime.

He didn't want to memorize the word "greedy", and he didn't want to end up badly, and then he would only be able to eat the salary of a civil servant from now on.

Isn't this a bank employee?

It's not very beneficial to look at a lot of banknotes every day and not have a cent to put in your pocket.

Although he himself has achieved financial freedom a long time ago, he doesn't have to rely on his salary to live, and he is not so greedy.

But no matter how rich he is, he still has to worry about the general environment, so he can't enjoy it blatantly.

Does he dare to drive an imported car better than Director Huo's Santana?

Does he have the nerve to wear a gold Rolex watch, a Ronson lighter and a Parker gold pen?

Let's talk about the little thing about smoking.

He is used to smoking Greater China, and fell in love with Castro's Cohiba cigars, so why change to Daqianmen?

This is called going from frugality to extravagance is easy, but from extravagance to frugality is difficult.

What's more, his future cannot be left in the hands of others.

Although he is grateful for Director Huo's attention, but if he accepts this job, it will be regarded as a stamp of the Huo family.

He is not Director Huo's son-in-law, who can guarantee that Director Huo's recognition of him will never change.

This is undoubtedly a desperate move, and he can't afford to take such a risk.

Not to mention that he has already laid a solid foundation for the future development of the Temple of Heaven and the Altar Palace, and it will soon be time to reap the rich fruits.

At this time, he is going to leave, let alone what a pity, what should we do after the key point?No one can take over!

So many years of planning, so many years of hard work, and the result of the joint efforts of so many people, wouldn't it be in vain.

He is really distressed, and he can't bear it.

So after thinking about it, he felt that Director Huo's gift was more like the golden hoop that Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva gave to Sun Wukong's head.

It looks golden, but you will regret it if you wear it on your head.

This opportunity...it is better to let it go than seize it.

"Well, Director Huo, you value me. Ordinarily, if you give me such a face, I should wear it around. However, I have a long-term plan for my career. It is just that several years of hard work are just about to enter the harvest period At that time, I have to leave, and all my previous efforts have been wasted. I can't let go of myself, and I don't want to disappoint those who put their hopes on me. I hope you understand. Besides, I have flaws in my nature. So it's really not suitable for me to be on business. I'm afraid I won't be able to help you, and it will cause you trouble. I can only thank you for your insensitiveness, and let you down for your kindness."

In this way, Ning Weimin finally resisted the demons and made a wise choice.

On the contrary, Director Huo never expected that Ning Weimin would make such a decision.

In Director Huo's eyes, this opportunity to enter the family is everyone's dream, and it would be foolish to give up.

Ning Weimin undoubtedly made the biggest mistake in his life.

And this moment also disrupted the dialogue frame in his heart.

Originally, he planned to inquire about how Ning Weimin was able to make all the deals in his hand so successful.

Whether food or handicrafts, can make foreigners smile and pay.

Then I wanted to warn him that the officialdom is not a business place, and in the future, don't just rely on economic talents to make money.

To serve the country, you can no longer be selfish.

But how can these questions be asked now? Isn't this pure wishful thinking?

"What? You don't want to? Didn't you just say that you have to think carefully? Why did you decide so quickly? Don't make mistakes! This matter is not in a hurry. You can use the Spring Festival holiday to think about it. We can talk about it after the holiday. ..."

"No, no, there's really no need. Director Huo, please don't blame me for being ungrateful. The main reason is that I have work that must be completed. This year is a particularly critical year, not only for our company, but also for our company. The same is true for Tangong Restaurant and Temple of Heaven Park. Many things cannot be separated from me. I have not only promises but also responsibilities to many people. I cannot betray them.”

However, it was not so easy for Ning Weimin to refuse.

"Young man, I appreciate your responsible attitude. But I still have to say, you should not give up the opportunity to serve the country. No matter how good your current job is, it is helping foreign companies make money. Yes It is also good for foreign companies to invest in our country. The Temple of Heaven Park is also a state-owned unit. But you are willing to spend your talents on economic activities that count for pennies? Always be a senior employee working for a foreign boss? This may be very affordable , but not lofty. In my opinion, people must have some lofty pursuits and missions, right? Can your pursuit, your awareness, be higher? Don’t forget, for every citizen of the republic, The needs of the country are above all else."

As he was talking, Director Huo's tone became a bit harsh again, and his words were also very weighty.

After all, no one wants to be labeled "unpatriotic" on their heads.

Even if Director Huo had a new opinion on Ning Weimin's character because of this, it would be a big trouble.

Therefore, Ning Weimin had to be cautious and carefully resolve the pressure from the "righteousness".

But fortunately, what he wants to do is no longer purely "seeking profit".

It is true that he wants to make money, but through Kang Shuode's words and deeds, through the experience of this life and self-thinking.

Not only did he have a lofty goal and a mission to take on, but he also found the right direction for himself to move forward, without any confusion at all.

"Director Huo, what you said is correct. I think so too. But because of my understanding of myself, it's really not suitable for me to take an official career. It's not that I'm not smart enough, or that I'm inferior or lack self-confidence, or that In a word, personalities are different. To be an official career, you must at least have the qualities of meekness, obedience, intelligence and calmness. How can I do it? Of course not, I don’t have patience alone. "

"Since you have investigated me, you should be clear. My essence is actually a kind of person similar to a gambler. I like competition, adventure, speculation, uncertainty, and results in the shortest possible time .Because I have self-knowledge, I know that the most suitable thing for me is to engage in business operations.”

"Yes, it seems to be full of money. But it is actually contributing to the country. Let me tell the truth, in fact, the country does not lack political elites or cultural elites, but it lacks business elites. Reform and opening up , centered on economic construction. Isn’t that right?”

"As for me working for a foreign boss, this is how I personally see it. Earning money comes second, and learning comes first. More importantly, we can use foreign resources to drive the development of our own business. What's wrong with that? From the very beginning, Tangong Restaurant was recognized by foreigners in Beijing by relying on the reputation of the Piel Carton brand and the personal invitation of the master. Now it has become one of the most expensive Chinese restaurants in Beijing, and the recognition of foreign guests has surpassed that of the other two palaces It's ready."

"In addition, at least several handicraft factories in our capital have resumed their production, operation and creative capabilities by relying on orders from the Tangong Restaurant. There are also works by teachers and students of the Sculpture Department of the Beijing Academy of Fine Arts. It is also through the retail system of Pierre Carton that they can be relatively high. The price was sold. Isn’t this a good thing that benefits the country and the people?”

"Think about it again. Our country allows foreign-funded enterprises to invest in China. In addition to their funds, do we need to learn from them management experience and business models? Only by learning their tricks and strengths can we catch up, and even To go beyond, to replace."

"I just don't accept it. Why are foreign fashions and suits so expensive? Our clothing factories can only do OEM work for others? Why can foreign Picasso and Monet's oil paintings sell astronomical figures? Our country's excellent paintings and calligraphy are so expensive. But it’s not as good as one-tenth of others? Why is French food high-end, and the per capita meal is hundreds of dollars. And our Chinese food can only take the economical route? At least for now, I use the method of laying eggs, The effect is good. The Chinese food of Tangong has initially been recognized by foreigners. To tell you the truth, I learned Japanese to open Tangong to Japan, and I want to go overseas to promote the brand of Tangong..."

Director Huo was stunned by Ning Weimin's eloquent self-defense.

Director Huo did not speak until the last sound of "Ding" was made after he finished the big pearls and small pearls falling on the jade plate.

"How dare you think, how big is the gap between us and others? You are simply looking for a way out of the impossible."

Director Huo's moving expression aroused Ning Weimin's heroism even more.

"There is no possibility, create possibility. Things are done by people, and roads are walked by people. Hasn't our country always advocated self-reliance and hard work?"

However, Director Huo might as well issue a soul torture.

"Don't just say nice words. Give me a political class? Tell me frankly, is there a reason for making money? In the process, you can personally reap a lot of benefits, so you are very motivated?"

Ning Waimin was somewhat ashamed when asked.

"Hehe, yes, yes, I don't deny it, but that's only a small part."

Of course, after all, the talk started, and Ning Weimin had never spoken so happily before, and he simply confessed his ambitions in his heart.

"But it's different now. I feel like climbing a mountain. When I first started climbing, I wanted to climb to the top of the mountain quickly. When I climbed halfway up the mountain, I saw the scenery. The scenery is getting better and better. At this time In addition to the goal of the top of the mountain, the motivation for climbing a mountain is also fun, which cannot be expressed. To be honest, it is very fulfilling to turn those unrealistic ideas in my heart into reality and achieve things that others can't imagine."

"Let me tell you this, my biggest wish and goal is to open the door to the country and try to maintain our cultural self-confidence at the current stage of our economic start-up. After that, we will try to make our country's culture gain the world's reputation through commercial operations. Agreed. Let me give you an example. Why are people flocking to Pilkon’s clothes for such an expensive price? It’s because Pilkon’s clothes represent the taste and fashion of Paris, France. This is the added value that culture bestows on commodities. .Our people are willing to buy at a high price, which is to express their recognition of this foreign culture with money.”

"Looking at us in turn, because the country is currently in a difficult situation and needs to pay some price for economic development, it is inevitable that we will sell some valuable things at low prices because of the need to earn foreign exchange. This includes our artworks, and even some years Not too long ago. The prices are all terrible, which in turn shows that the world is using money to cast a vote of contempt on our culture."

"Although I am not afraid of temporary difficulties, after all, our country has just started to develop. But I have to worry about the problem of ebb and flow. With the popularization of foreign home appliances and the influence of foreign film and television dramas, some people in our country have I have an extreme mentality, thinking that everything outside is good, and the moon in foreign countries is rounder than that in my hometown. Nothing about our own is not good. This is a sense of cultural inferiority.”

"That's why I want to try my best to do something, at least to prove that some of our things are not inferior to foreigners. For example, food, literature, calligraphy and painting, and special arts and crafts. As far as I know, these are things that foreigners have learned all their lives. There is no way to compare with us, we have an absolute advantage. Otherwise, even these things will not be able to shine. I am really afraid that the country's economy will eventually develop, but the traditional culture has been thrown away by us. , forget it all."

"Then when the time comes, won't we become spiritual slaves? How can we find the self-confidence and self-esteem of the nation? I am afraid that the sense of inferiority will be embedded in our bones, and we will always feel that we are dwarfs when facing Westerners. We will regard everything that others give us as good things, and worship those who are grateful. You are a foreigner, what do you think? If this is the case, does it mean that the Western camp won without a fight?"

The last sentence, like a wake-up call, made Director Huo's heart skip a beat.

He couldn't help looking directly at Ning Weimin, his gaze was like a torch.

But it happened that he could only be silent for a long time, unable to say a word.

At this moment, his mood was really a bit like the moment on New Year's Eve last year, when his tear-stained daughter got out of Ning Weimin's car and hid in the yard.

(End of this chapter)