Chapter 775 Wise Choice
My heart is beating!
In this situation, Ning Weimin really felt like he was drunk, and it was hard to be patient and 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 the 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 nodded, he could put it on his head and his dream would come true. How could 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 truly ecstatic about Fan Jin's passing, 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 in 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 difficult to completely erase the impetuousness in his bones, and he still cannot completely calm down when facing real major events.
But after being trained by Kang Shude, he finally understood that being in a high position not only represents benefits.
At the same time, it also means shouldering more important accusations 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, there are 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 freely outside, but once he enters the dragon gate, he can't help it.
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 take advantage 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 badly, so he would have to live with the salary of a civil servant from now on.
Isn’t this like becoming a bank employee?
Looking at a lot of money every day and not being able to put any of it in your 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 live, 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?
Is he embarrassed to wear a gold Rolex watch, a loudspeaker lighter and a gold Parker pen?
Let’s talk about the small matter 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.
It is a pity that he is leaving at this time. What is the most important thing to do next? No one can take over!
The results of so many years of planning, so many years of hard work, and the joint efforts of so many people have been in vain.
He was really distressed and reluctant to let go.
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 am valued by you. Ordinarily, I should keep the face you give me. However, I have long-term plans for my career. It is exactly a few years of hard work now. At the beginning of the harvest period, I have to leave and all my efforts have been lost. I can’t let go, and I don’t want to let those who put their hope in me down. Besides, I also have flaws in my nature. I can't stand the control of my imagination, so I'm not really suitable for this. I'm afraid I won't be able to help you, and I can only express my gratitude and live up to your kindness."
That's it. , Ning Weimin finally resisted the demons in his heart 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 was able to make all his businesses so successful.
Whether it’s food or handicrafts, they can make foreigners smile and pay for them.
Then 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.
Serving the country can no longer be selfish.
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 you should think it over 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. , let’s 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 Tian Tan Park. Many things cannot be done without me. I have commitments and responsibilities to many people. "
However, Ning Weimin wanted to refuse. It's not that easy.
"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 a help Foreign companies make money. Yes, it is good for foreign companies to invest in our country, and Tiantan Park is also a state-owned unit. But are you willing to spend your talents on economic activities that only cost foreign bosses? Staff? This may be very beneficial, but it is not noble. In my opinion, people must have some noble pursuits and missions, right? Can your pursuits and awareness be higher? For the citizens of the Republic, the needs of the country are above all else.”
As he spoke, Director Huo’s tone became a little unkind again, and his words were also very weighty.
After all, no one wants to have the label of “unpatriotic” slapped on their head.
Even if Director Huo had a new view of Ning Weimin's character, it would be a big trouble.
So 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 experience 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 a word, 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 don’t have the patience.”
“Since you have done this to me. Investigation, then you should know. I am actually a kind of person similar to a gambler. I like competition, like taking risks, like uncertainty, and like to see results in the shortest possible time. I just realized that my best fit is to engage in business. "Yes, it sounds like it's full of coppers, but it's actually making a contribution to the country. To be honest, now. The country does not lack political elites, nor does it lack cultural elites, but it lacks business elites. Reform and opening up focus on economic construction, right?”
“As for me working for foreign bosses, that’s right. This is how I see it. Making money comes first, and learning comes first. What’s more important is that we can use foreign investment resources to promote the development of our own business. What’s wrong with this? The brand's reputation and the master's personal invitation have won the recognition of foreigners in Beijing. Now it has become one of the most expensive Chinese restaurants in Beijing, and its recognition by foreign guests has surpassed the other two palace dishes. ”
"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. They are also highly capable through Pierre Cardin's retail system. 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’s transcendence and replacement.”
“I just don’t accept it. Why are foreign fashions and suits so expensive? Why can our clothing factories only produce oil paintings by foreign Picasso and Monet? The sales are astronomical? The price of our country's excellent paintings and calligraphy is not one-tenth of what others do? Why is it that French food is high-end, and a meal costs hundreds of yuan per person, while our Chinese food can only be affordable? Route? At least for now, my method of borrowing eggs from a chicken is working well. The Chinese food at Tan Palace is initially recognized by foreigners. To tell you the truth, I am learning Japanese just to open Tan Palace in Japan. Making the name of Tan Gong overseas..."
Ning Weimin's eloquent self-defense directly left Director Huo dumbfounded.
After he made the final "ding" sound as the big beads and small beads fell onto the jade plate, Director Huo finally spoke.
"You really dare to think about how big the gap is 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 it might as well be Huo Si Long issued the torture of the soul.
“Don’t just say nice things. Give me political lessons? Frankly speaking, is there a reason why you can make money? In this process, you can personally get a lot of benefits, so you are very motivated? ”
Ning Waimin was a little embarrassed when asked.
"Haha, yes, yes, I don't deny it, but that's only a small part."
Of course, after all, he was talking about it. Ning Weimin had never spoken so happily before, so he simply said The ambitions in my heart were revealed.
“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 became more and more beautiful. The better. At this time, in addition to the goal of reaching the top of the mountain, the motivation for mountain climbing is also fun, which is indescribable. To be honest, turning those unrealistic ideas in my heart into reality and doing things that others cannot imagine is very exciting. There is a sense of accomplishment. "
"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 beginning of our economy through business. Operation, find ways to make our country's culture recognized by the world. Let me give you an example, why are Pierre Cardin's clothes so expensive, and our people still flock to them? Is it because Pierre Cardin's clothes represent the style of Paris, France? Taste and fashion. This is the added value that culture gives to goods. Our people are willing to pay high prices to express their recognition of this foreign culture.”
“Look at us again, because the country is currently. We are in a difficult situation and need 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 antiques that are not old, and the prices are very bad. In turn, it shows that the world is using money to vote 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 I have an extreme mentality, thinking that everything outside is good, and the moon in foreign countries is not as good as our own.”
“That’s why I want it. Try your best to do something, at least prove that some of our things are not inferior to foreigners, such as food, literature, calligraphy and painting, and special arts and crafts. As far as I know, foreigners will never be able to compare with us in a lifetime of learning. Yes, we have an absolute advantage. Otherwise, if we can’t even excel in these things, I’m really afraid that our country’s economy will eventually develop, but our traditional culture will be lost, thrown away, and forgotten.”
"Then when the time comes, 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. Facing Westerners, we will always be We feel that we are inferior. We will regard everything given by others as good things and worship them with gratitude. You are a foreign affairs official. What do you think? If this is the case, does it mean that the Western camp will win without a fight?" br>
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 when he bumped into 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.
(End of this chapter)