All Heavens Pension started from the fiery era

Chapter 688 689. Transferring work and the feeling of unreality

After the two sides exchanged greetings, Vice President Zhou Jinxue invited Yue Wenxuan into his office.

The office is spacious and bright, with bookshelves filled with all kinds of books, and a rich scent of books fills the air.

Zhou Jinxue personally brewed a pot of good tea for Yue Wenxuan. The two sat around the coffee table and began to discuss the book donation in detail.

Vice President Zhou spoke first, his tone full of sincerity and expectation: "Director Yue, our Beijing University has just resumed normal teaching. Due to the interruption in these years, there is a serious shortage of various books and teaching reference books, especially science and technology books.

The books you purchased in Hong Kong are not only valuable, but I heard that they also cover many cutting-edge scientific fields and are of great significance to our teaching and scientific research work at Peking University.

Therefore, I implore you to donate all of these $500,000 worth of books to our Beijing University."

Yue Wenxuan picked up the teacup, took a sip, then put it down and said with a smile:

“President Zhou, I feel your urgency. But my original plan for this book donation was to donate to several universities, not just Peking University.

I think every university needs these books to support teaching and research, so I hope they can be distributed fairly.”

Vice President Zhou Jinxue's heart skipped a beat when he heard this. Although he had been mentally prepared, he still felt unwilling to accept it.

For Yue Wenxuan, it would be more appropriate to donate the books separately in order to maximize their usefulness. But for Peking University, this would be a huge loss, and Zhou Jinxue would fight for it no matter what.

After thinking for a moment, he said in a sincere tone: "Director Yue, I understand your idea. But I think if we want to maximize the role of these books, it is more appropriate to keep them all here.

Our Peking University is a key university ranked first in the country. This batch of books can play the greatest role only if they remain with us.

Moreover, we at Kyoto University have excellent faculty and scientific research teams, and can definitely make better use of these books. I believe that only we can bring out the greatest value of these books.

Therefore, I still hope that you can consider it carefully and implore you to donate all these books to Beijing University."

Yue Wenxuan certainly couldn't agree, "Principal Zhou, you are the leader of the school, I understand your desire to do your best to fight for the interests of the school.

But I believe that no matter which school receives some of the books I donated, it will make good use of them and my efforts will not be in vain.

I think we should expand our horizons and not limit our vision to just one place.”

At this point, Yue Wenxuan sighed, with an embarrassed look on his face, "If I had been emotional from the beginning, these books should all have been donated to our Quancheng Library. After all, my wife is the deputy director of the Quancheng Library.

But I felt that it would be difficult to fully utilize the books if they were donated to the Quancheng Library, so I refused.

Because of this, my wife was very angry with me and even threatened me that if I couldn't hand over all these books to her, I would not go home and would just stay in Kyoto.

If I donate these books to several universities, it would still show that I am selfless, but if I donate all of them to Peking University, my wife would not be able to get over it. "

Geng Wanchong has worked in the library industry for half his life and can especially understand the feelings of Yue Wenxuan's lover. If the roles were reversed, he would definitely do the same.

Geng Wanchong felt that his request was indeed too much and his idea was a bit too selfish. Just as Yue Wenxuan said, it would be more appropriate to expand the scope and give these books to several universities.

Geng Wanchong sat there silently, but Vice President Zhou Jinxue had different ideas from him.

Unlike Geng Wanchong, who is devoted to academic research, Zhou Jinxue is mainly responsible for the school's management work. He is good at dealing with people and at gaining greater benefits for the school collective.

Yue Wenxuan's emotional words helped him find a new breakthrough point.

Principal Zhou stopped talking about the book donation and started to care about Yue Wenxuan's life. "Director Yue, I heard from Director Geng that you are now living in the Overseas Chinese Garden. This should be the house your family left for you, right?"

“You have misunderstood. There are no overseas Chinese in our family.

I made a little money in Hong Kong Island, and after spending money on books, I had a little left. Considering that my family now has six children studying in Kyoto, I bought a house in Huaqiao Park so that they can come home often to visit me. "

Yue Wenxuan's words gave Vice President Zhou more topics to talk about, and he immediately asked, "Director Yue's family actually has six college students, this is really enviable! Are there any students from our Beijing University?"

“My grandson and my youngest daughter both got into Kyoto University, and two of my granddaughters are in Mizuki, and the other two got into Kyoto University.”

"So many children have been admitted to universities, and they are all among the best universities in our country. I'm afraid your family's situation is rare in our country. I think this must be the result of family tradition." Zhou Jinxue praised sincerely.

Geng Wanchong also said: "This situation is indeed rare, especially when an aunt and nephew are admitted to our Beijing University at the same time, it will definitely be a good story in the future.

I do know that there is a case in our school where an uncle and nephew are enrolled together. The uncle is 30 years old and the nephew is only 16 years old. I am afraid that such a beautiful story can only be seen this year. If the college entrance examination returns to normal in the future, it will probably be difficult to see it. "

"The example given by Director Geng is a little different from our family's situation." Yue Wenxuan had a hint of embarrassment on his face. "My current wife is more than 20 years younger than me. We got married in 1960, and my youngest daughter is only 16 years old this year. In our family, our grandson is actually older. He is already 22 this year."

Yue Wenxuan stated these circumstances not to embarrass himself, but to take the opportunity to tell the approximate age of his wife so that both of them would have an idea.

Geng Wanchong didn't think too much about what Yue Wenxuan said, but Zhou Jinxue's heart moved, and he became more confident about the plan that had just come up in his mind.

He did not reveal his thoughts immediately because he was worried that Yue Wenxuan's lover was too old and might be about to retire. Even if he told her, Yue Wenxuan probably would not be interested.

Now that he knew Yue Wenxuan's wife was more than 20 years younger than him and estimated that she was in her early 40s, Zhou Jinxue felt more confident. Even for a female comrade, her 40s were the prime of life. At this age, most people should still have some aspirations for career advancement.

With confidence in his heart, Zhou Jinxue turned to Geng Wanchong and said, "Director Geng, didn't you apply a few days ago to add a deputy director to the library? I think we have a good candidate now."

Zhou Jinxue suddenly lied with his eyes open. Geng Wanchong was slightly stunned and did not react immediately.

But he was just a bit straightforward, not stupid, and he quickly understood what Principal Zhou meant.

He nodded immediately, trying to act as natural as possible. "Since this batch of students enrolled, our library has been operating at full capacity. We are so short of staff. You must quickly arrange for this deputy director to take over my workload. If it's a few days later, I guess you'll have to visit me in the hospital next time you want to see me."

Zhou Jinxue was quite satisfied with Geng Wanchong's reaction. Although he was a little slow, he finally understood the meaning of his words.

Zhou Jinxue continued, "I didn't immediately assign someone to your position. It's not that I don't value your library's work, but I just can't find anyone who can take on the task.

The school's teaching work has just resumed, and there is a serious shortage of staff in all positions. Other units have one person per job, but in our school there is only one person working for two or three jobs. I have no choice.

But I have a candidate now, I just wonder if Director Yue is willing to help us a little?"

With Yue Wenxuan's cleverness, he immediately saw through Zhou Jinxue's little thoughts.

Why did he donate $500,000 worth of books to Kyoto University?
His real purpose was to transfer his lover to Beijing, preferably to work at the Peking University Library which was very close to home.

He has selflessly donated $500,000 worth of books, so he naturally cannot be so utilitarian. The best solution is to let Principal Zhou take the initiative to propose it.

Yue Wenxuan asked in confusion: "Principal Zhou, I have only been in Kyoto for a few days and I don't know many local people. How can I help you? You are making it too difficult for me."

"It's not difficult at all. In fact, you don't need to help me. Just don't object.

Our Beijing University Library is in need of an experienced deputy director. Didn't you just say that your wife is the deputy director of Quancheng Library? I think she is particularly suitable for this position.

This morning, several of our school leaders held a meeting to discuss the matter, and we should be able to send a work transfer letter to Quancheng Library in the afternoon.

Your wife can come to Beijing University to support our work, or do her old job, and take care of the children and family at the same time, isn't this the best of both worlds?"

Yue Wenxuan did not agree immediately, but frowned slightly, was silent for a moment, and then said:
“To be honest, I personally support my wife’s transfer to work at Peking University.

After all, my children are all studying in Kyoto, and I am a freelance worker. If my wife can also come to Beijing to work, it will be very convenient for our small family.

But my wife is the daughter of a martyr, and I am also a veteran revolutionary, so we should keep public and private affairs separate and not mix them up.”

It's not that Yue Wenxuan has to act, he doesn't have this hobby. Although he has his own purpose, what he says must be consistent with his identity. Zhou Jinxue doesn't think that his little tricks can deceive an old revolutionary like Yue Wenxuan. He also uses an open strategy and speaks in an upright manner.

His expression also became serious, and he said sincerely: "Of course, we must distinguish between public and private affairs.

We at Peking University have already received Director Yue's kindness. This donation of $500,000 worth of books is undoubtedly a timely help to Peking University and all domestic universities.

Your sincere heart is always in our hearts, teachers and students of Peking University. Even if Peking University can only get a small part of this batch of books, we are already very grateful.

When this batch of books arrives in China, Director Yue can distribute them according to your wishes. We will definitely not have any objections. I am just doing my best to fulfill my duty.

In fact, when it comes to your lover's job transfer, it is also a business matter and has nothing to do with personal matters.

We have job vacancies at Peking University and are eager to recruit talented people. Your lover happens to have the ability and experience, and we happen to know each other, so we came up with this idea.

Of course, it is a bit difficult for your wife to leave her hometown and come to work in the unfamiliar Kyoto. We will communicate with her and hope to gain her understanding and support.

Director Yue, can you tell me your wife's contact number? I plan to communicate with her as soon as possible. After all, I can't make things too difficult for her. I should listen to her opinions before making a decision. "

Zhou Jinxue was so good at talking, but he didn't want to confirm the matter right away. He just wanted a contact number. Yue Wenxuan had to give it to him out of both moral and legal considerations.

Zhou Jinxue wrote down the phone number in his notebook and continued, "Director Yue, your wife is the deputy director of Quancheng Library. She has rich work experience and outstanding abilities, which is exactly what our Beijing University Library needs.

I believe that after coming to Kyoto University, she will be able to push the work of Kyoto University Library to a new level.

If your spouse is unwilling to work in Beijing, please say a few good words for us at Beijing University."

Yue Wenxuan said helplessly: "My wife was a college student in the 1950s. After graduation, she was assigned to work in the library. She likes this job very much. She has always been arbitrary in work matters and rarely listens to my opinions.

Whether she is willing to work in Beijing, you should negotiate with her yourself. It is really difficult for me to help you. "

"Just do your best, and I'll be grateful for that."

After finishing the topic, Zhou Jinxue asked casually, "Director Yue, I wonder how long it will take for the batch of books from Hong Kong to be shipped to China?"

"It should be delivered to Kyoto in ten days at most. I'll have to trouble the Kyoto University Library to accept them temporarily. Otherwise, I won't have anywhere to store so many books."

It was delivered so quickly! Zhou Jinxue and Geng Wanchong looked at each other, their eyes sparkling.

Zhou Jinxue said cheerfully, "It's just to help receive and temporarily keep the books. These are trivial matters. We will definitely make a detailed list of books. When Director Yue has a distribution plan for this batch of books, we will follow your instructions."

I met a smart person today and things went smoothly. I can end here.

Yue Wenxuan finished the cup of tea in his hand and stood up to say goodbye. Zhou Jinxue and Geng Wanchong warmly escorted Yue Wenxuan to the gate.

When the two returned to Zhou Jinxue's office, Geng Wanchong asked anxiously:

"Principal Zhou, from what Director Yue said, his wife is a very upright and dedicated person. If we give her a job transfer letter, do you think she will agree?"

"That depends on what we say." Zhou Jinxue looked confident. "If it were an ordinary person, he would be eager to have a chance to work in Beijing, and he might agree without our persuasion. Director Yue's wife is the descendant of a martyr, and she was a college student in the 1950s. There is no need to question her integrity, and she may not agree."

Geng Wanchong continued to ask worriedly: "What if she doesn't agree?"

"So we have to think about what to say first. When we communicate with her, if she refuses, we have to have a plan to deal with it and we must convince her." Zhou Jinxue looked at Geng Wanchong, "Old Geng, you are well-educated, and you will be her direct leader in the future. How about you call her later?"

Geng Wanchong waved his hands repeatedly, "I am a straightforward person and I don't beat around the bush when I speak. For such an important matter, it is better for you to communicate with me in person, leader."

Zhou Jinxue stopped making things difficult for him. "Okay, I'll give it a try. I hope Director Yue's lover is a reasonable person."

"President Zhou, if we really transfer Director Yue's lover to work at Peking University, can we keep all these $500,000 worth of books?" Geng Wanchong was still unsure.

"Of course! Didn't you hear what Director Yue said? His wife asked him to donate all these books to the Quancheng Library. From this point, we can see that she is a person who is extremely responsible for her work and pays special attention to safeguarding the collective interests.

When she comes to work at Kyoto University, she will become a member of Kyoto University and will naturally consider issues from the perspective of Kyoto University.

The batch of books worth $500,000 belongs to Director Yue. He has the final say on how to distribute it. The most we can do is act pitifully and beg for mercy.

But if his lover becomes a member of our Beijing University, then all these books can be seized. If Director Yue disagrees, can he still come and move the books himself?"

Seeing the leader's determined look, Geng Wanchong seemed to have finally figured it out. "President Zhou is indeed very thoughtful. As long as we can transfer Director Yue's wife to work at Peking University, it seems that this matter will be settled."

After Yue Wenxuan left Peking University, he did not go to the post office to call his lover Zeng Danling.

Because there is no need.

He had already discussed this matter with Zeng Danling. Although his lover complained about him on the phone and disliked his lavish spending, they finally reached a consensus.

Zeng Danling already knew the whole story, so when Principal Zhou communicated with her, she naturally knew how to put it, and Yue Wenxuan didn't need to worry about her.

As it concerns the ownership of books worth 500,000 US dollars, Peking University attaches great importance to this matter. After Yue Wenxuan left, several leaders of the school immediately held a short meeting and quickly reached a consensus - Zeng Danling must be transferred to work at Peking University.

If she doesn't really want to come, the first choice is of course to try to persuade her with a sincere attitude; if that still doesn't work, you can also use your connections to persuade her. Although Quancheng is a bit far from Kyoto, you can always find someone you know; if that doesn't work, then you can only force her to come.

Given the size of Kyoto University and the attention of the superiors, they directly sent Zeng Danling a job transfer letter and did not allow him to refuse.

If people are transferred to work in this way, Zeng Danling will definitely feel resentful, and subsequent appeasement work must also be carried out.

After reaching a consensus at the meeting, Principal Zhou finally got through to Zeng Danling before leaving get off work at noon.

Although Zeng Danling had been mentally prepared and had rehearsed the phone call in advance, she did not have as much experience as Yue Wenxuan.

When the two talked on the phone, Zeng Danling only expressed her unwillingness to leave her hometown, but finally agreed after being persuaded by Principal Zhou.

After hanging up the phone, Principal Zhou was very happy. Things went smoothly. As long as Zeng Danling agreed personally, he could send a formal job transfer letter to Quancheng Library.

President Zhou felt extremely happy when he thought that after Zeng Danling came to Beijing to work, these books worth half a million US dollars would be left in the Peking University Library without any suspense.

After Zeng Danling hung up the phone, she felt mixed emotions.

Ever since her daughter went to study at Peking University, her heart has flown away with her daughter, and she wishes she could be with her daughter every day.

When Yue Wenxuan first told her that he wanted to transfer her to Kyoto for work, she was happy and looking forward to it, wishing that day would come as soon as possible.

But now that she has decided to work in Beijing, she is reluctant to leave. When she thinks about leaving the hometown where she was born and raised, she feels an indescribable bitterness in her heart.

Although she was extremely reluctant, she had to carry out the decision as planned. Her lover and daughter were waiting for her in Kyoto, and she certainly couldn't let them down.

As the saying goes, a broken home is worth a fortune. According to Zeng Danling's original idea, she had to pack up everything and take away everything that could be taken away.

But Yue Wenxuan had already guessed her thoughts, and repeatedly told her on the phone not to bring too many things, not even clothes, just two sets of clothes. He also advised her that the things at home would not be given away to others, so she could just share them among the children, saying that it was nothing to worry about.

In order to dispel Zeng Danling's worries, Yue Wenxuan has told her that she has made a lot of money in Hong Kong Island, which she will never spend in her lifetime, so she doesn't need to save money. If she wants to buy something, she can go directly to the Friendship Store to shop. There are plenty of remittance coupons at home, so she will never have to worry about various tickets again.

Zeng Danling was already shocked when Yue Wenxuan told the whole family that he had inherited a large amount of money from his teacher. Now he told her that he had transferred more money in Hong Kong Island, and it was all foreign currency, which made her even more shocked.

In just a few months, so many accidents and big changes happened in the family. When Zeng Danling thought of what Yue Wenxuan said about having endless money in the future, she had a feeling of unreality in her heart, as if she was dreaming.