47: Fighter plane or tank, which one should I choose?

“Ruan Xiu, have you made up your mind?”

“Are you really going to give up the opportunity to study abroad?”

Yanbei University.

In a laboratory.

Professor of Materials Molecular Science, Zhong Wuming.

He was looking earnestly at his proud student, Ruan Xiu.

“Teacher, I’ve made up my mind.”

Ruan Xiu, dressed in a white lab coat, nodded with a resolute expression.

“Alas…”

“With your academic knowledge, if you could study abroad, your future path would surely be smooth sailing.”

“Ruan Xiu, you are the most outstanding genius I have seen in all these years. I sincerely hope you can go abroad. You don’t have to worry about the expenses; I will apply for a scholarship for you, enough for you to complete your studies and return.”

“Do you want to think about it carefully again?”

Zhong Wuming’s face was sincere.

As an elder, and also as Ruan Xiu’s teacher.

He genuinely hoped that Ruan Xiu would follow his advice and arrangements to study abroad.

The current domestic academic environment was not very friendly.

If Ruan Xiu could study abroad and then return, she would have the added status of a returnee from a prestigious university.

With this status.

In her future path, Ruan Xiu would certainly be in her element and rise swiftly in the domestic academic community.

Even.

With his help, it was not impossible for Ruan Xiu’s future achievements to far surpass his own.

Hearing this.

Ruan Xiu stopped what she was doing, carefully put away the experimental equipment, then turned around, and said with gratitude:

“Teacher, thank you for all your help over the years.”

“However… my mind is made up.”

“I hope you will approve my application for graduation and departure from the school.”

Zhong Wuming sighed deeply, his eyes filled with regret.

Ruan Xiu had pursued her master’s and doctoral degrees consecutively, both under his guidance.

He understood her character too well.

He had no power to change, nor could he change, something she had made up her mind about.

Ruan Xiu was a genius, the most outstanding student he had ever seen.

He was proud to have found such a student.

He had once thought that with his help, Ruan Xiu would become the youngest and most outstanding person in academia.

Even more so.

She could enter a national institution and work for the country.

But.

Now this beautiful hope had vanished.

Ruan Xiu was unwilling to study abroad, and he couldn't force her to follow his arrangements.

Although Ruan Xiu seemed quiet and reserved on a daily basis.

He knew.

Her true character was quite fiery.

If he were to force her to study abroad, Ruan Xiu might even give up her doctoral degree and leave directly.

“By the way, what are the benefits and treatment offered by the company you’re going to?”

Zhong Wuming suddenly asked.

He had no other choice.

Since Ruan Xiu had made up her mind, as her teacher, he could only support her decision.

However.

If the company Ruan Xiu was going to couldn't even provide the most basic benefits and treatment, he would absolutely not allow Ruan Xiu to join that company.

Entering such a company.

It would simply be self-destructive!

Ruan Xiu was his most promising student, and he would never allow her to drift aimlessly in society.

“It’s a Steel Factory, and the boss promised a monthly salary of three thousand yuan. After five years of work, a local property will be gifted.”

Ruan Xiu said truthfully.

These benefits were exactly the promises Li Mubai had made.

“Oh, three thousand yuan a month?”

Zhong Wuming’s eyes lit up, a little surprised.

His current monthly salary was only two thousand three hundred yuan a month.

This was already considered among the higher-paid group at Yanjing University.

Ordinary teachers.

Their salaries were only around one thousand three hundred.

Only those older teachers who had been promoted to higher ranks could earn close to two thousand.

And to exceed two thousand.

That would require someone of professorial level.

There were only a handful of such people in the entire Yanjing University.

And the Steel Factory Ruan Xiu was going to was actually willing to pay such a high salary, which surprised Zhong Wuming and also raised a hint of doubt in his heart.

In these times.

There were many pyramid schemes in society outside.

And these organizations all had one common characteristic: they first used high salaries to attract people.

Then they would start brainwashing, intensely brainwashing those who entered.

Not to mention uneducated people.

Even some intellectuals who had received higher education were deceived and successfully brainwashed, then becoming members of that pyramid scheme.

One can imagine how terrifying it was.

“Are you sure that’s really a Steel Factory?”

Zhong Wuming’s expression was solemn.

He was somewhat worried, fearing that Ruan Xiu, who didn't often interact with society, would be completely swindled after leaving school.

This was his proud student.

He naturally did not want his disciple to come to such an end.

“Teacher, you don’t need to doubt. It is indeed a Steel Factory.”

“Not long ago, I just returned from inspecting it.”

“All the skilled workers in that factory are talents recruited from Yanjing University. Their salaries are all above one thousand five hundred.”

“The most crucial point is that this Steel Factory directly cooperates with national units, so there’s no need to worry about safety.”

Ruan Xiu smiled knowingly, two shallow dimples appearing on her cheeks.

Zhong Wuming’s concern brought a warm current to her heart.

Zhong Wuming regarded her as his proud student.

How could she not regard Zhong Wuming as her benevolent teacher who imparted knowledge?

She had been under Zhong Wuming’s tutelage since she started her master’s degree.

Over the years, he had helped her a lot, solving many problems for her.

Especially regarding scholarships.

Zhong Wuming never shortchanged her a single cent.

Even if the college didn’t give it to her, Zhong Wuming would shamelessly go to the leaders to ask for it on her behalf.

Under such circumstances.

She naturally held this teacher in special respect.

“As long as it’s true, as long as it’s true.”

“Since you’ve made your decision, I won’t stop you anymore.”

“If, in the future, you are forced to and suffer grievances, you can certainly resign from your job. I, your teacher, will always keep a position for you here.”

Zhong Wuming, like an old father, showed a kind smile on his face.

He was happy for Ruan Xiu.

In the current domestic situation.

To receive a monthly salary of three thousand yuan was extremely difficult.

Perhaps only those who risked their lives could earn such a salary.

He knew Ruan Xiu came from a rural background and desperately needed this job.

So he no longer tried to stop her.

… …

Steel Factory.

Around the factory area, dust flew everywhere.

The roaring engines of bulldozers and excavators echoed in his ears.

Watching the hills turn into flat ground, Li Mubai’s gaze gradually deepened.

The expansion was proceeding on a grand scale.

In less than half a month.

The factory’s production scale would increase by four or five times or more.

By then.

The time he needed to accumulate exchange points would be greatly reduced.

Currently.

He was still pondering in his mind.

Should he choose fighter jets first, or main battle tanks first?

If he were to choose fighter jets.

Then he would also need to exchange for a set of precision processing machine tools.

Of course.

Choosing to exchange for main battle tanks would also require them.

It was just that the exchange points for fighter jets were more than ten times that of main battle tanks.

Moreover.

The manufacturing of fighter jets was more difficult.

Under conditions of imperfect infrastructure, it would require a massive amount of time.

Therefore.

Li Mubai was more inclined to produce main battle tanks first.