Back to 80: My Literary Life

His son Fang Le has always been in the top three in his grade at the High School Affiliated to NPU. He participated in the National Mathematical Olympiad training team last year, represented the country in the Mathematical Olympiad in Glasgow, England and won the gold medal. He has been recommended to Tsinghua University.

So these days, other senior high school students were staying up late and working hard, but he had nothing to do all day long, and he didn't expect that this little moth would come to him!

Fang Minghua asked Song Tangtang on the phone: "Was Lele's decision influenced by his uncle?"

"I guess so."

"Is Lele here? Ask him to answer the phone." Fang Minghua said again.

"Okay, wait a moment, I'll call him."

My son’s uncle is Liu Jianjun. In the past few years, after the numerous aviation technicians overcame difficulties, our country’s early warning aircraft successfully took to the skies. The early warning aircraft radar communication system he was responsible for developing won the second prize of the National Science and Technology Progress Award and became a leader in the field of electronic radar communications. Big boss figure.

Now he has been taken away from the 618th Institute and transferred to the Vice President of NPU. It is said that he has also been nominated for the National Academy of Engineering this year.

Maybe they both like science and engineering, and my son is usually close to this little uncle.

After a few minutes, my son's voice came from the other end of the phone.

"Dad, are you looking for me?"

"Yes, I heard your mother said you wanted to study abroad. Did your uncle tell you something?"

"I went to NPU last week to see my uncle. We talked about this matter. He encouraged me to study abroad and asked me to apply for Stanford University. He said that the quality of teaching there is top-notch in the world and cannot be compared with Tsinghua University and Yanda University in China. ”

"You have to think about it, the school is going to recommend you to go to Tsinghua University, but if you want to go to Stanford, you have to fight for it yourself. It's less than four months before you enroll. It's too late for you to take SAT, ACT, TOEFL, etc., so you just have to fight for it." You have to take the college entrance examination and apply based on your college entrance examination scores. Don’t expect me to help you in this matter!”

Fang Minghua's tone was serious.

"Dad, I never thought that I would need your help in going to school." On the other end of the phone, his son's tone was very relaxed: "Isn't it just to take the college entrance examination? I will just take the exam. There are still two months left, everything is in time."

He is indeed a top student.

Fang Minghua, as my father, is ashamed of himself.

After a while, Fang Minghua asked again: "Lele, what major are you going to apply for?"

"I want to study software engineering. Dad, as you know, the Internet and online games are very popular now. In the future, I can work on the Internet, build a website or open a company to develop games or something."

Fang Minghua frowned after hearing this: "Is this your uncle's suggestion?"

"No, it's my own idea. My uncle suggested that I study microelectronics or integrated circuit design and integrated systems. He said that this is a talent that the country is in urgent need of. In the future, I can design chips. He also said that chips are the foundation and foundation of the information industry. The core is known as "the food of modern industry." "Fang Le said on the phone.

"Listen to your little uncle!" Fang Minghua said firmly: "You want to study abroad, I respect your idea, but when it comes to choosing a major, you must listen to your little uncle!"

"Dad, but I don't like going to a university to do scientific research like my uncle did. It's too boring."

"Who said you must engage in scientific research?" Fang Minghua said with a smile: "After you return from school, you can also start a company, a chip design and manufacturing company! As for funds? Are you worried that Dad, I have no money? Let me tell you, you If you want to open a company like this, I’ll give you whatever you want!”

Fang Le seemed a little puzzled when he heard this: "Dad, my uncle and you seem to attach great importance to chip research and development."

"That's not nonsense! You just said that being chipped is "the food of modern industry." "What should I do if I don't have food to eat?"

"We can buy it. Intel, AMD, and Samsung Electronics. These companies are all rushing to sell to us." Fang Le said unconvinced.

"What if one day they don't sell to us? Are you going to drink the northwest wind?" When Fang Minghua said this, his tone became a little impatient:

"If you want to study economics and finance, or mathematics, which you originally liked, or even literature and philosophy, I don't care, but if you want to study engineering, you must study electronic information!"

On the other end of the phone, Fang Le was silent for a moment before saying, "Okay, Dad, I'll listen to you."

Hearing his son's agreement, Fang Minghua breathed a sigh of relief and his tone became gentle:

"Lele, you are different from your sister. Your sister is a girl. She can do whatever she likes with art, but you are a boy. The most important thing for a man is to have a sense of responsibility, not only for the family, but also for the society. So! You are very smart, and this wisdom should be used where the country needs it most."

"My uncle said the same thing. He told me that he came back after studying to serve the motherland. Otherwise, he would have stayed in the United States and never come back. But I think it is too hard for my uncle and sister-in-law to engage in scientific research like this. It's better now. I heard that I was even poorer before and sometimes needed help from my parents," Fang Le said.

Fang Minghua sighed after hearing this and said: "You are right, the fact is that it is the result of the times. But the development of any country requires the hard work of one or even several generations, and your uncle happens to be of this generation. ”

"But your generation is different, and your life is much better. Especially you, you have no worries about food and clothing, and even live a better life than most of your peers. This requires you to study hard, come back after your studies, and serve this country. ”

"Yeah, Dad, I understand."

"Okay, give the phone to your mother."

After a while, Song Tangtang's voice came from the microphone: "I heard the conversation between you and Lele, and I support your decision."

"Haha, that's good. If Lele really succeeds in his studies and makes a big difference in his career in the future, then his contribution to society will be much greater than that of you and me."

"Why do I feel that you are a little presumptuous? You are engaged in literature and provide people with spiritual food. It is also very important. Isn't there a need for literature in the future?" Song Tangtang countered on the phone.

"Perhaps, literature will really become dispensable in the future. Well, let's not talk about this. Since Lele is going to take the college entrance examination, let him prepare well."

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"Well, you and I don't have to worry about studying. Lele is very conscious."

The couple chatted for a while before hanging up the phone.

When Li Li came back from school in the evening and had dinner together, Fang Minghua told Li Li that Fang Le wanted to come to San Francisco to attend college.

Li Li was very happy after hearing this: "Okay, Ruirui is gone and Lele is here again. Don't worry, I will take good care of him."

Fang Minghua nodded.

He was reassured about this.

"Lili, I'm going to go to Stanford University tomorrow." Fang Minghua said again.

"What about Lele? Didn't you say that if you don't give him any help, it's all up to him?" Li Li asked with a smile.

"Although I say that, I am his father after all." Fang Minghua sighed and replied:

"Lele has been focusing on participating in the Mathematical Olympiad competition in the past two years. In addition, she has to be recommended to Tsinghua University, so she has not reviewed high school courses well. Who knows how the college entrance examination will be? What if she fails?"

"Well, then you should go, but I think your worries are unfounded. Lele's college entrance examination results will definitely be good!" Li Lijiao said with a smile.

The next day, Fang Minghua drove to Stanford University early in the morning and met Vice President James, who received him warmly.

After all, he is a rich man who donated 10 million US dollars and set up scholarships at the university.

After a few simple greetings, Fang Minghua got straight to the point and said that his son wanted to study at Stanford University, and briefly explained his child's study situation.

"Won a gold medal in Mathematical Olympiad? And recommended to Tsinghua University? That's a smart kid!" James smiled and said: "Mr. Fang, as long as you can provide these two aspects of information and your child's usual academic performance, you can come to me to study. It’s up to him to choose his major, and your college entrance examination scores are not required!”

Oh.

As expected, the top students are rushing to get them everywhere.

Fang Minghua suddenly felt relieved.