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

Liu Hongyi was very busy during the days when he returned to Chuzhou for the New Year.

On the 29th day of the twelfth lunar month, Liu Hongyi made a special trip to visit Gao Yuntian.

Of course, he didn't go alone, Liu Chuan took him with him.

It's a matter of etiquette.

You said that you were a little kid of sixteen or seventeen years old, and it was too arrogant for you to go visit the first secretary of the district party committee and the director of the committee alone. No matter how good-tempered Director Gao was, he would probably have some opinions.

It’s not that I have any objection to Liu Hongyi, but to Liu Chuan.

Your son is young and ignorant, and you, Liu Chuan, are also ignorant?

So you look down on me, Gao Yuntian?

That's not how it works.

When you enter the house for the first time, you naturally have to perform entrance etiquette.

Judging by the standards of this era, the housewarming gift Liu Hongyi prepared for his father was quite valuable.

Two packs of Great China cigarettes and two bottles of Moutai!

A bottle of Great China costs 7.40 yuan, and two bottles cost 14.80 yuan; a bottle of Moutai costs 9.25 yuan, and two bottles cost 18.50 yuan. Together, the total is 33.30 yuan.

A very coincidental number.

Gao Yuntian was quite surprised by this.

One was the surprise at the visit from Liu Chuan and his son, and the other was the surprise at the precious gift of entrance.

An ordinary worker’s monthly salary.

Of course, as the top leader of the Chuzhou area, Gao Yuntian has seen the world and has received more valuable gifts from others.

Interpersonal relationships are the quintessence of our country and will not change due to any circumstances.

No matter what era, human relationships are necessary.

Gao Yuntian warmly received the Liu father and son.

It wasn't entirely because of the entrance gift, but rather that he had no aversion to Liu Chuan.

When Liu Chuan was deputy head of the regional agricultural work leading group, he was conscientious and responsible in his work, and Gao Yuntian had a good impression of him. Kang Jisheng found a reason to demote Liu Chuan to Yanggou Farm, which Gao Yuntian was somewhat unhappy about.

Later, Liu Chuan took care of Ai Gaofeng, Huang Anping and others on the farm. Gao Yuntian frowned on the surface, but he was actually quite appreciative in private.

Gao Yuntian wasn't like Kang Jisheng; he was also an orthodox cadre, but he was luckier than Ai Gaofeng, Huang Anping, and others, and hadn't suffered much hardship. Therefore, Gao Yuntian had a problem with people like Kang Jisheng.

However, he is cautious and gentle, and will not reveal his true inner thoughts. He is also a "smooth sailor" at work. He neither gets too close to people like Kang Jisheng nor gets into major conflicts with them.

Do your best to maintain the situation.

Now that Liu Chuan and his son come to visit with gifts before the New Year, Gao Yuntian should be more enthusiastic towards them, both emotionally and logically.

After chatting for a while, Gao Yuntian took the initiative to ask Liu Hongyi: "Xiao Liu, I heard that you are working in the army now? Are you still doing scientific research?"

These days, information is blocked and not many people know about Liu Hongyi's meritorious service and awards.

No one informed Gao Yuntian.

Liu Hongyi hurriedly bowed and said, "Yes, Director Gao, I am now a full-time cadre of the Third Research Institute. Director Duan gave me the title of Senior Technician."

"Official cadre? Senior technician?"

Gao Yuntian was surprised and found it a little unbelievable.

"You seem to be about the same age as Lao Ai's daughter, right? Sixteen or seventeen?"

Liu Hongyi took out his work ID and handed it to Gao Yuntian with both hands.

"Haha, you really are a military officer? Why aren't you wearing a military uniform?"

Liu Hongyi said, "Director Gao, I'm going home for vacation this time. I'll wear casual clothes during my break."

Liu Chuan said with a smile, "Director Gao, I have something to report to you. My son Hongyi is doing scientific research in the army with Comrade Tan Dexi. Not long ago, he made a contribution and won an award."

"Achieved a merit? Great, great, not bad... At such a young age, you've already achieved a third-class merit. That's quite good, and worthy of praise..."

Gao Yuntian said casually.

Based on his understanding of the army, it is already a great achievement for a young man who has just started working to be awarded a third-class merit.

As for second-class merit and above, haha, there is no war now.

Don't think about it.

Liu Chuan paused for a moment before saying, "Director Gao, you have won first-class merit..."

"what?"

Gao Yuntian was stunned for a moment, suspecting that he had heard it wrong.

"First-class merit?"

"How great a contribution does it take to be awarded a first-class merit?"

Aren’t the first-class merits awarded to family members?

Moreover, when the army wins first-class merit, the good news will be announced with drums and gongs in the hometown.

That noise was huge.

There is no reason why he, the first secretary of the region, would be unaware of this.

"Yes, Director Gao, we are a scientific research unit and have confidentiality requirements, so we didn't inform the local authorities."

Liu Hongyi said respectfully, without waiting for Gao Yuntian to ask, he took out the certificate of merit and the first-class military medal and handed them over with both hands.

Looking at the gold-plated certificate of merit and the glittering first-class military medal, Director Gao's eyes widened.

"Haha, it really is a first-class merit?"

"Tsk tsk, Xiao Liu, you're amazing, amazing..."

After Gao Yuntian confirmed the truth of the matter, he immediately began to praise it and his attitude towards Liu Hongyi became even more friendly.

"Come, tell Uncle Gao what the specific situation is, so that I can be happy too."

He called himself "Uncle Gao" to Liu Hongyi.

Liu Hongyi briefly reported the cause and effect of the matter to Gao Yuntian.

The 35 automatic howitzer and the 40 downward-hung howitzer were not considered too confidential. Moreover, Gao Yuntian was the regional leader and a leading cadre at the division level with high authority. Some things did not need to be kept secret from him.

"Oh, there's such a thing. Haha, Old Tan is really amazing. A good teacher produces excellent students. Xiao Liu, you're good, very good. You've chosen the right path and made contributions to the country. Very good..."

"As for the conflict you mentioned about you and Comrade Kang Jisheng's child, you don't have to worry about it. When the time comes, I will contact Chuzhou No. 1 Middle School and ask them to revoke your punishment. I will ensure that it does not affect your future work or recommendation for university."

Gao Yuntian clearly showed his goodwill towards Liu Hongyi.

"By the way, regarding university recommendations, your research institute should have quotas, right? If you have any difficulties, you can also tell me. Our region can also make recommendations."

Liu Hongyi quickly bowed and said, "Thank you, Uncle Gao. I still have a few research projects to complete, so I'm not in a rush to get a university recommendation. Director Duan of the research institute has also promised to try his best to get one for me."

"Good, good, very good, very good..."

Gao Yuntian nodded frequently with an extremely kind attitude.

Liu Hongyi looked at his father.

It seems that there will be basically no major problems with Liu Chuan'an becoming the secretary of the Chuxin County Party Committee and the director of the committee.

This is called "a father is honored by his son"!