Qi Tongwei: Sign-in relationship started during student days

Chapter 752 Corrosion (2)

Zhao Ruilong said frankly, "Yes, my father has been in Handong for more than ten years and has made considerable achievements. He is now in charge of Handong, but I think there are still some problems with his approach in some aspects, such as the social atmosphere.

Reform and opening up have taken place, but moral construction has not kept pace. People worship money and pursue money, while propriety, righteousness, integrity and shame have been thrown out of their minds. In my opinion, this is putting the cart before the horse.

Of course, this kind of atmosphere is very beneficial to businessmen like us and corrupt officials. It can even be said that it is like a fish in water."

Although Zhao Ruilong seemed to be criticizing, his words were full of pride.

Gao Yuliang frowned and interrupted, "Ruilong, it's not your turn to judge the success of the reform. I'll pretend I didn't hear anything. Don't say anything more. If others hear it, not only me, but your father will be in trouble."

Seeing Gao Yuliang was angry, Zhao Ruilong quickly stopped talking.

"Okay, okay, Mayor Gao, let's not talk about that anymore. Let's just watch the show." He pointed at Gao Wanjun and said, "You! Come over and have a drink with our Mayor Gao. Everyone else, show us your special skills and give our Mayor Gao some feedback."

Gao Wanjun obeyed and sat down next to Gao Yuliang, not too far away and not too close, with a timid look in her eyes, which would make anyone who saw her want to protect her.

But Gao Yuliang just took a look and ignored it.

The performance on the small stage continued. The group performance of "Outside the Gauze Window" turned into a solo piece. The woman named Xue Jiao sang a folk song in the soft Wu dialect, her voice was melodious and beautiful.

Gao Yuliang was just about to enjoy it.

Zhao Ruilong, however, introduced Gao Wanjun's background: "Mayor Gao, speaking of which, this Miss Gao Wanjun next to you has quite a connection with you!"

"What's the origin?" Gao Yuliang was puzzled.

"Not only is she from the same family as you, but she's also a student in the History Department of Handong University.

What’s even more interesting is that she is your lover’s student! You see, what a close relationship they have.”

"She also has a strong interest in historical research, especially Ming Dynasty history. In this respect, she has many similarities with you!"

Gao Yuliang looked at Gao Wanjun and asked her which part of Ming history she liked.

Gao Wanjun said: "The Wanli Dynasty, especially the 15th Year of Wanli written by Professor Huang."

Gao Yuliang was startled, then became interested and wanted to test the other party, "Then tell me, what did you gain from this?"

Gao Wanjun said gently, "I can't say I gained much, but I do feel a little emotional."

"Tell me."

"Many people say this year may seem ordinary, but it is crucial to the course of history. Some even tirelessly study and analyze the rights and wrongs, honors and disgraces, gains and losses of those figures.

But my opinion is different. I think that in the era at that time, everyone's choices had certain historical limitations.

For example, the emperor, Zhang Juzheng, and the civil service group.

Their conflicts are bound to arise because in the power pie, unless you want to be a puppet, you have to fight for it.

Under the premise that we must fight, historical inevitability is created.

Zhang Juzheng's dominance forced the Wanli Emperor to yield, and inevitably led to the imperial power's liquidation of Zhang Juzheng. This is all traceable.

Gao Yuliang's eyes lit up, "What's your name?"

"Gao Wanjun."

"Wanjun, your insights are very unusual. You are a very talented student. Why don't you find a proper job instead of staying here?" Gao Yuliang felt a little regretful.

Before Gao Wanjun could answer, Zhao Ruilong rushed over and said, "Mayor Gao, how can any real job pay as much as mine?

You don't know, I give them tens of thousands of yuan in salary every month, not including other bonuses. How can they work so hard to find a proper job to earn only a thousand or eight hundred yuan?

Besides, this year, universities in Handong no longer guarantee job placements. A beautiful girl like her will end up the same no matter where she goes. Isn't this the historical inevitability caused by the excessive pursuit of economic opportunities, as you just said?"

Gao Yuliang was speechless, feeling somewhat disappointed. The slight good impression he had just felt vanished without a trace. Looking at the young girl in front of him, he sighed, "People, after all, still need to have some ideals."

Zhao Ruilong seemed to have heard a funny joke and sneered, "Ideal? Mayor Gao, ideals can't be eaten.

You don’t know that many of us girls have emptied our families’ pockets for our studies, and now we are waiting to get a job to pay back the debt, but we haven’t been assigned any jobs yet. How can we pay back the debt?

How can you pursue truth? You are just too idealistic.

Gao Yuliang thought about it and realized that it was too difficult for ordinary people to go to school. Let alone ordinary people, even his daughter Gao Fangfang went to study abroad. If it weren't for the help of his student Qi Tongwei, he probably couldn't afford it.

Gao Yuliang felt a trace of sympathy again and asked Gao Wanjun, "Do you want to leave here? If you are willing, I can introduce you to a legitimate job. You are a student in the History Department of Handong University, and you should know Professor Wu Huifen. She is my wife. I can ask her to help you find a teaching assistant job at Handong University, and you can continue your studies.

Or I can recommend you to a relevant unit for a job."

Gao Wanjun looked at Gao Yuliang, then at Zhao Ruilong, and stammered, "Mayor Gao, I...I..."

Gao Yuliang reacted and said, "Don't worry, Mr. Zhao won't cause you any trouble. As long as you agree, I can arrange it for you immediately."

Zhao Ruilong said angrily: "Mayor Gao, you can't do this. I spent a lot of money to train this kid, and you just..."

Gao Yuliang said in a serious tone: "What high price training? In our country, there is no indenture, no slavery, everyone has the right to make their own free choice.

I advise you not to restrict their personal freedom, otherwise I will immediately demolish your food city."

Zhao Ruilong raised his hands in surrender. "Okay, okay, Mayor Gao, I can't argue with you. I'll do whatever you say. Okay?"

But in his heart he secretly cursed the other person for being hypocritical.

This is fine. As a man, once he has a desire to protect, he is not far from being corrupted.

Zhao Ruilong gave Gao Wanjun a wink.

Gao Wanjun said gratefully, "Mayor Gao, thank you, thank you, I do." She raised her glass again and said, "Mayor Gao, I have nothing to repay you with, but let me offer you a toast."

Faced with a beautiful girl's toast of thanks, Gao Yuliang felt extremely happy.

This is the pleasure of saving others.

Hearing this, Qi Tongwei just found it funny.

It is said that men have two major hobbies: dragging decent women into the water and pulling fallen girls ashore. Even his teacher Gao is no exception in this regard.

The turning point of the matter was the girl's toast.

Gao Yuliang thought he had made the right choice, so he let down his guard.

From then on, whether facing the toasts from girls or the pursuit of other people, he treated them with a righteous attitude.

After this treatment, I couldn't help but drink a few more glasses.

It was these few extra drinks that broke down his will and indulged his soul.

Half drunk and half awake, Gao Wanjun helped him into the room.

In the room, Gao Yuliang talked to the other party about the 15th year of Wanli. The two became more and more excited as they talked. Finally, under the influence of alcohol, they couldn't help but act impulsively and did something they shouldn't have done.