National Tide 1980

My heart is pounding!

In this situation, Ning Weimin really felt like he was drunk, and it was hard for him to be distracted.

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

Especially as a commoner who has never been able to enter the system, it is impossible to say that Ning Weimin is not envious or greedy about being an official.

In the past, he knew that he was inherently deficient and his conditions were not up to par.

But now, suddenly, a black gauze hat falling from the sky was placed in front of me, shining brightly.

As long as he nods, he can put it on his head and his dream will come true. How can he not be fascinated by it?

To be honest, judging from what Director Huo meant, the position assigned to him was to be responsible for coordinating banquet activities and have a certain amount of real power.

This is the beautiful job that everyone desires. It is almost the same as the second senior brother who has achieved Zhengguo.

It sounds more attractive than Song Huagui's promotion of him as the head of the operations department.

So facing Director Huo's serious look on his face and his warm and kind eyes.

Ning Weimin was really as ecstatic as Fan Jin was to win the imperial examination, and had the urge to die for his bosom friend.

But then again, Ning Weimin is not an ordinary young man after all.

As a time traveler of two lifetimes, he has seen too many big scenes in this life, and the people he has come into contact with are also on a high level.

At the same time, his life pursuits and life goals have reached a higher level of sublimation.

Although he has an out-of-the-box nature, it is still difficult to completely erase the impetuousness in his bones, and he still cannot completely calm down 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 means shouldering more important responsibilities 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 calmed down and his mind gradually calmed down, he began to discover the flaws in this matter, and it didn't seem so wonderful.

Because although it is good to pursue an official career, it also has many restrictions.

The system has its own rules and regulations. Can he be allowed to do as he pleases like Sun Xingzhe?

As the saying goes, once you enter the Hou family, it is as deep as the sea. There are difficulties above and hardships below.

He, a little fish, roams around freely outside, but once he enters the Dragon Gate, he can't help himself.

No matter how open-minded Huo Xin's father was, he really had no grudges against him, and he would never be able to pamper him like his own sister like Song Huagui did.

If nothing else, at least using your power to facilitate yourself and get some advantages is definitely not possible. That is a disciplinary crime.

He didn't want to be labeled as "greedy", and he didn't want to end up in a bad way, so that from now on he would have to live with the salary of a civil servant.

Doesn’t this mean he has become a bank employee?

Looking at a large amount of money every day and not being able to put any of it in my pocket is not very beneficial.

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

But no matter how rich he is, he still has to worry about the general environment and cannot blatantly enjoy it.

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 loudspeaker lighter and a gold Parker pen?

Let’s just talk about the little thing of smoking.

He was used to smoking Greater China and fell in love with Castro's Cohiba cigars. How could he switch to a big front door?

This is called going from frugality to luxury, but from luxury to frugality is difficult.

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

Although he was grateful for Director Huo's attention, if he accepted the job, it would be a stamp of approval for the Huo family.

He is not Director Huo's son-in-law. Who can guarantee that Director Huo's recognition of him will last forever.

This was undoubtedly a desperate move, and he couldn't afford to take the risk.

Not to mention that he has laid a solid foundation for the future development of the Temple of Heaven and Tan Palace, and it is about to reap fruitful fruits.

He has to leave at this time. Not to mention how regrettable it is, what is the key thing to do next? No one can take over!

So many years of planning, so many years of hard work, and the fruits of so many people's joint efforts are all in vain.

He was really distressed and couldn't bear to leave.

So he thought about it and felt that Director Huo's gift was more like the golden hoop that Guanyin Bodhisattva gave to Sun Wukong's head.

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

This opportunity...it would be better to let it go than to seize it.

"Well, Director Huo, I deserve your respect. Ordinarily, if you give me this face, I should keep it. However, I have long-term plans for my career. At present, several years of hard work are just about to enter the harvest period. At that time, I have to leave and all my efforts have been wasted. I can't let go, and I don't want to let down those who put their hope in me. I hope you understand. Besides, I also have flaws in my nature. I like to be unconstrained and cannot be controlled. So it’s really not appropriate for me to be on official business. I’m afraid I won’t be able to help you and will cause trouble to you. I can only express my gratitude and live up to your kindness.”

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

Director Huo, on the other hand, never expected that Ning Weimin would make such a decision.

In Director Huo's eyes, this opportunity to gain access to the palace is a dream for everyone, and it would be foolish to give it up.

Ning Weimin undoubtedly made the biggest mistake in his life.

And this also completely disrupted the dialogue framework in his mind.

Originally, he planned to ask Ning Weimin how he could be so successful in all his businesses.

Whether it’s food or crafts, they can make foreigners smile and pay for them.

Later, I wanted to warn him that officialdom is not a business place, and in the future, he should not just rely on his economic talents to make money.

Serve the country without any selfishness.

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 need to think carefully? Why did you decide so quickly? Don't make a mistake! This matter is not urgent. You can use the Spring Festival holiday to think about it carefully. We will talk about it after the holiday. …”

"No, no, it's really not necessary. Director Huo, please don't blame me for being disrespectful. 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 The same goes for Tan Gong Restaurant and Temple of Heaven Park. Many things cannot be done without me. I not only have commitments but also responsibilities to many people. I cannot abandon them."

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

"Young man, I appreciate your responsible attitude. But I still have to say that you should not give up the opportunity to serve the country. No matter how good your current job is, it is still helping foreign companies make money. Yes. , it is also beneficial for foreign companies to invest in our country in China, and the Temple of Heaven Park is also a state-owned unit. But are you willing to spend your talents on economic activities where every penny counts? You will always be a senior employee working for foreign bosses? This may be very beneficial. , but not noble. In my opinion, people always have some noble pursuits and missions, right? Can your pursuit and your consciousness be higher? Don’t forget that for every citizen of the Republic, The needs of the country take precedence over all else.”

As he spoke, Director Huo's tone became a little unkind again, and his words also held great weight.

After all, no one wants to have an "unpatriotic" label slapped on their head.

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

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

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

It is true that he wants to make money, but through Kang Shude's words and deeds, through his life's experiences and self-thinking.

Not only did he have a lofty goal and mission, he also found the right direction for his progress, and he was no longer confused.

"Director Huo, you are right. I think so too. But based on my understanding of myself, it is really inappropriate for me to pursue an official career. It's not that I don't have enough IQ, or that I have low self-esteem or lack of self-confidence, it's just that In short, the personalities are not compatible. To pursue an official career, you must at least have the qualities of being gentle, well-behaved, intelligent and calm. How can I do that? I definitely can’t. I don’t have the patience.”

"Since you have investigated me, you should know that I am actually a kind of gambler. I like competition, risk-taking, speculation, uncertainty, and seeing results in the shortest possible time. . Precisely because I have self-awareness, I know that my best suitability is to engage in business operations.”

"Yes, this seems to be full of copper odor. But in fact, it is also contributing to the country. Let me tell the truth, in fact, the country does not lack political elites, nor does it lack cultural elites, but only lacks business elites. Reform and opening up , centered on economic construction. Isn’t this correct?”

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

"In addition, at least several handicraft factories in our capital have restored their production, operation and creative capabilities by relying on orders from Tan Palace Restaurant. There are also works by teachers and students of the Sculpture Department of our Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing. It is also through Pierre Cardin's retail system that our capabilities are higher It was sold at a price of . Isn’t this a good thing that benefits the country and the people?”

"If you think about it again, our country allows foreign-funded enterprises to invest in China. In addition to needing their funds, does it mean that we need to learn their management experience and business models from them? Only by learning their tips and strengths can we catch up, and even It is to transcend and replace.”

"I just don't accept it. Why are foreign fashions and suits so expensive? Our garment factories can only do OEM work for others? Why can foreign Picasso and Monet oil paintings sell for astronomical amounts? Our country's excellent calligraphy and paintings are so expensive But not as good as one-tenth of others? Why is French food so high-end, with a meal costing hundreds of yuan per person? But our Chinese food can only take the economical route? At least for now, I use the method of chickens to lay eggs. The effect is pretty good. Dan Palace’s Chinese food has initially gained recognition from foreigners. To be honest, I learned Japanese just to open Dan Palace in Japan. I want to build the Dan Palace brand overseas..."

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

After he made the final "ding" sound as the big beads and small beads fell onto the jade plate, Director Huo finally spoke.

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

Director Huo's moved expression aroused Ning Weimin's heroic spirit 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?"

But Director Huo might as well issue soul torture.

"Don't just talk nice words. Are you going to give me political lessons? Frankly speaking, is there a reason why you can make money? In this process, you can personally gain a lot of benefits, so you are very motivated?"

Ning Waimin felt a little embarrassed when asked.

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

Of course, after all, he was talking about it. Ning Weimin had never spoken so happily before, and he simply revealed his ambition in his heart.

"But now it's different. 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 was getting better and better. At this time In addition to the goal of climbing a mountain, the motivation for mountain climbing is also fun, which is indescribable. To be honest, it is very fulfilling to turn those unrealistic ideas in my heart into reality and do things that others cannot imagine."

"Let me tell you this, my biggest wish and goal is to try to maintain our cultural confidence in the current stage of the opening of the country and the start of our economy. Later, through business operations, we will find ways to make our country's culture gain global recognition. Agreed. Let me give you an example, why are Pierre Cardon’s clothes so expensive and why do our people still flock to them? It’s because Pierre Cardon’s clothes represent the taste and fashion of Paris, France. This is the added value that culture gives to goods. . Our people are willing to buy at high prices to show their recognition of this foreign culture with money."

"Looking at us, on the other hand, 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 precious things at low prices due to the need to earn foreign exchange. This includes our artworks and even some vintage items. Antiques that are not very old. The prices are all very bad, which in turn shows that the world is using money to vote contemptuously against our culture."

"Although I'm not afraid of temporary difficulties, after all, our country has just begun to develop. But I can't help but worry about the problem of ebb and flow. With the popularity of foreign home appliances and the influence of foreign films and TV dramas, some people in our country have already developed We have an extreme mentality, thinking that everything outside is good, and the moon in foreign countries is rounder than in our hometown. None of our own things are good. This is a cultural inferiority complex."

"That's why I want to try my best to do something to at least 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 cannot be outstanding. I am really afraid that the national economy will eventually develop, but the traditional culture will also be lost and thrown away by ourselves. , forgot all about it.”

"Then by then, won't we become spiritual slaves? How can we find the self-confidence and self-esteem of the nation? I am afraid that the inferiority complex will be embedded in our bones. When facing Westerners, we will always feel that we are inferior. We will regard everything that others give us as a good thing and worship it with gratitude. You are a foreign affairs official, what do you think? If this is the case, does it mean that the Western countries will win without a fight? "

This last sentence was like a warning bell, making Director Huo's heart beat with fear.

He couldn't help but look directly at Ning Weimin, his eyes burning like a torch.

But he could only remain silent for a long time, unable to say a word.

His mood at this time was really a bit like the moment he saw his daughter, whose face was full of tears, getting out of Ning Weimin's car and hiding in the yard on New Year's Eve last year.