A professor's rebirth: I entered Tsinghua University in 1977.

However, even Liu Hongyi himself did not expect that this matter would become so "big".

The key is that Tai Zhengyang's position is high enough and his qualifications are long enough, while Qinghua University's brand is too famous.

Tai Zhengyang personally delivered the report to Comrade Rao Xishao, Director of the Education Commission.

After seeing this report, Comrade Rao Xishao was stunned for a moment, thinking that he had read it wrong. He put on his reading glasses, read it carefully again, and then looked at Tai Zhengyang in surprise.

"Old Tai, are you guys at Qinghua going to start your own factory?"

"Yes, Director Rao. Right now, there are too many unemployed children of our school staff, and we can't find any jobs anytime soon. I call so many people every day, begging them to help me find a few people, but it's always like a drop in the bucket. If this continues, I won't be able to continue as principal. I'll be begging people for help all day long..."

Speaking of this, the kind-hearted Principal Tai sighed.

As an educator, Principal Tai has always upheld the spirit of a scholar. It is really difficult for him to ask for help from others.

But there are so many unemployed children of the school’s faculty and staff. Young boys and girls sit at home doing nothing every day. As parents, how can we not be anxious?

These pressures will eventually be reflected back to him as the head of the school.

Principal Tai really couldn't bear to ignore it.

The problem is that there is "overcrowding" everywhere now. Not to mention state-owned units, even collective units cannot accommodate them.

Even if Principal Tai was willing to swallow his pride and ask for help, the results would be far from ideal.

This was one of the reasons, or even the main reason, why he readily agreed to Liu Hongyi's request to give the school-run factory a try.

According to Liu Hongyi's estimation, once this electric fan factory is built, in addition to the necessary professional managers and technicians, at least hundreds of apprentices can be employed.

Although arranging one hundred unemployed young people is far from enough for the huge Qinghuayuan, it can at least relieve the pressure on Principal Tai.

Another key point is: if this path is feasible, who stipulates that Qinghua University can only have one school-run factory?

If we develop a few more products and build a few more school-run factories, wouldn’t all the problems be solved?

You can also make money and buy a lot of professional books and magazines.

Hehe, when that time comes, just ask the principals of other schools if they are envious.

President Tai is already 67 years old this year and will retire in a few years. If he can help Qinghua University resolve these two major issues during his term, his contributions will be remembered for generations to come and will be forever remembered in the history of the university.

Complete the king's affairs and win fame in life and after death!

Isn’t this the highest realm that every scholar pursues throughout his life?

"Old Tai, stop rambling on with me. I only see two words in your report—making money!"

Rao Xishao "scolded" with both anger and amusement.

He and Tai Zhengyang have been friends for many years. They know each other very well and can speak very casually.

Tai Zhengyang would never care about his attitude.

"There's nothing wrong with making money, Director Rao!"

Tai Zhengyang spread his hands and said.

"That kid Liu Hongyi told me that our school library had nothing... He wanted to find a computer science book or journal, but he searched the entire library and couldn't find anything. All he had were antiques from over a decade ago."

"How can we compete with others if we lag behind in cutting-edge technology like computer technology by more than ten years?"

"So he told me to buy as many books as possible, including foreign scientific monographs and professional journals. ... Director Rao, you know the country's current situation. Foreign exchange is scarce, and every penny has to be spent carefully. If I write you a report and ask the Commission to approve $50,000 for us to buy books, no more, just $50,000, would you give it to us?"

Rao Xishao glared and snorted, "Do you think I'm worth $50,000? How about I sell me to you for the money?"

I am the director of the Education Commission, not the Minister of Finance!

No matter the money!

"Yeah, isn't that the end?"

"If I don't get paid and I don't have anything to teach, what do you want me to do?"

"The Chairman taught us that we can have enough food and clothing by working hard!"

"I think this kid is really smart. He doesn't wait around or rely on others, but gives full play to his subjective initiative. He does his own design and research and development, finds his own factory to make samples, and finds his own sales channels. He makes money for the country and buys books for the school."

"Such a good idea, who else can I support if I don't support him?"

"and many more……"

Rao Xishao finally grasped the "key point".

"Who were you talking about? Who gave you the idea?"

"Liu Hongyi?"

"The little guy whose college entrance exam essay became world-famous?"

Tai Zhengyang smiled and said, "Yes, that's him."

"Director Rao, I sent someone to the Chuzhou area to snatch this little kid... I originally just wanted to snatch a promising student, but I didn't expect to snatch back such a treasure!"

Principal Tai Zhengyang was very proud, as if this was the happiest thing in his life.

"Don't be complacent yet. Tell me the whole story from beginning to end..."

Director Rao became serious.

He knew the importance of Liu Hongyi better than Tai Zhengyang.

Tai Zhengyang smiled and told Rao Xishao the whole story.

"He also designed this remote-controlled electric fan?"

"Right. I asked around. This guy works at the Third Institute of the Commission of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense. He can even design a howitzer and even received a first-class merit. Designing an electric fan shouldn't be a piece of cake, right?"

Principal Tai became more and more proud.

"Are you so sure that you can sell this electric fan to foreigners? Can you exchange it for foreign currency? What good things don't they have over there?"

Rao Xishao began to be "led astray" by Principal Tai.

Boss, you are the director of the Education Commission, shouldn't you be considering whether this approach is appropriate?

Why are you thinking about making money?

"I don't know whether they have any good products, but I think what Liu Hongyi said makes sense. He said that Western countries absolutely cannot compete with us in terms of quality and low price for similar products."

"If they sell it for 100 yuan, we sell it for 80, or even 50. Foreigners are not stupid. Why would they use expensive things when they have cheap and useful things?"

"As for me, I've already had samples sent to the foreign-related hotels. Foreigners will know for themselves whether they are effective or not once they try them."

"Let's go and have a look!"

Rao Xishao was also a decisive person and stood up immediately.

"Where?"

"Of course we're going to the Foreign Affairs Hotel!"