Reborn in 1977

Watching He Qingsheng speak eloquently, Chen Fan grinned and chuckled.

Weren't those the very words he had said to He Qingsheng before returning to Lujiawan?

And now he was repeating them verbatim?

Seeing Chen Fan's expression, He Qingsheng knew what he was thinking, but as a seasoned veteran, would he be moved by such a thing?

Instead, he put on an experienced demeanor and earnestly said, "Although your thoughts align with the leadership's opinions, are you the one who can make the decisions? If you can't make the decisions, what's the point of saying more?

So, don't think about anything else. In the next few days, summarize and categorize your work achievements properly. When the meeting comes, present them to everyone, share your good work experiences.

This way, if Old Tan wants to promote you, there will be a justified reason.

You yourself can also advance further. When you have new ideas or suggestions, there's no need to talk to this person or that person. You can write a proposal, pass it through the council, and then arrange for it to be implemented. Wouldn't that be much more convenient?!"

Chen Fan's face was slightly dazed, and he looked at him deeply. So this is what it means to be a social person?

What about the integrity of scholars that was promised? Is this it?

When he came back to his senses, he quickly threw away the cigarette butt and said seriously, "Let's make it clear first, promotion is irrelevant, but please don't assign me any tasks. I haven't even finished my studies yet, and the thousands of commune members in my hometown haven't been settled yet. There are a lot of things to do, and I don't have that much time to waste here."

He Qingsheng and Tan Yong were also very speechless.

Apart from those who were about to retire, they had only seen leaders who seized power, never someone who didn't want to be involved in anything.

And he was still a young man. Couldn't he have some youthful drive?

Chen Fan said: I can't muster any drive at all.

If it weren't to get some credentials so that he wouldn't be bossed around by just anyone, he wouldn't even want this job at the Writers Association.

Uh, although the previous head of the Health Department and the director here were both forced upon him, wasn't he preparing to go to school anyway? Hiding in the campus and becoming self-contained was also a path.

There was no other way. Even if Secretary Yang and the others protected him, he was still just a team leader, not even a basic clerk. If a leader from above came with a transfer order, not to mention what the outcome would be, as long as Chen Fan didn't want to be a workhorse, there would definitely be conflicts.

But going there meant being a workhorse. He was a workhorse before the transmigration, and he would still be a workhorse after the transmigration. Wouldn't that be a waste of transmigration?

He would never be willing.

Even if this matter was brought before Lin Shifu and the others, the three masters would not necessarily support him, and might even lecture him.

Everyone else is talking about contributions, but you have the ability to hide it. You won't even go when there's a transfer order. Do you want to be a hermit?

But having this credential is different.

It represents that we are also people with legitimate occupations, not confined to a corner in the production team, but genuinely shining in the unit.

As the saying goes, everyone carries the bridal sedan chair together. Without Chen Fan's old face, Lujiawan would not have the current development.

If it were the other way around, if people above and below set stumbling blocks, even if you could raise more chickens, you wouldn't be able to sell many.

So he still had to occupy the position of the Writers Association. If he could move up a little, he would be happy to do so.

But it's best not to have too many things to do, mainly because his shoulders are too tender and can't bear the burden.

He Qingsheng took a puff of smoke and said to him, "Based on seniority, you wouldn't have a chance. But based on merit, if we don't promote you, it wouldn't be justified anywhere.

Originally, I was thinking of giving you a 'promotion in name but demotion in reality,' only upgrading the rank without adding additional burdens, and removing you from the position of director of the Correspondence Center and the director of the European and American Division of the External Liaison Department.

After all, that's what we agreed on from the beginning.

But there's no way around it. The Correspondence Center is a bit better. I can pick someone from the magazine to take over, but for this European and American Division, there really isn't anyone suitable to replace you, so the European and American Division can only be directly managed by you.

Little Duan, stay where you are and still manage the Asia-Africa Division. In a year or two, when he has achieved results, you can give him the position of director of the External Liaison Department, and you can become a mascot like Old Tan.

In this way, no one inside or outside will have any objections, and you can pass safely as you wish. What do you think?"

Chen Fan's eyes lit up, "That's great, I have no objections."

Whether the rank is raised or not is not important, at least he can get rid of the Correspondence Center, which will save a lot of trouble!

Seeing his appearance, He Qingsheng and Tan Yong couldn't help but shake their heads together.

Then He Qingsheng stood up and walked out, "Little Xu is not here, it's not appropriate for us to sit here, let's all go to my office."

Chen Fan followed at the end, "Is there anything? If not, I have to go out. The teacher assigned homework, and there's a time limit to complete it."

There are only a few days left in this semester, so it is indeed a time limit to complete it.

He Qingsheng looked back at him, "Professor Xu assigned homework?"

Chen Fan nodded very seriously, "Yes, you can ask if you don't believe me."

He Qingsheng turned back and continued to walk forward, "There's no need to ask. Although you're not very reliable, you wouldn't joke about the teacher."

Tan Yong nodded in agreement, "Comrade Xiao Chen still has principles, otherwise I wouldn't dare to recommend him."

Chen Fan's face darkened. Who are you saying is unreliable?

The three big shots traveled, and the idlers in the corridor gave way, and it was empty in an instant.

Fortunately, they quickly entered the office, and someone quietly poked their head out.

Several girls sneaked to Chen Fan's office and gossiped around Bian Huifang, "Your director is back, and he went to Lao He's office again. Lao Tan is also there. Are they plotting something big?"

Bian Huifang was burying her head in writing a housing application. Hearing this, she raised her head, her face full of confusion.

My director has thrown the work to me, what could he be doing?

Chen Fan entered the door last, closed the door casually, and consciously went to make tea.

Holding three cups of tea and placing them on the coffee table, he sat down and took the cigarette handed over by Tan Yong, lit it, and said, "Yunhu Machinery Factory has opened several production lines specializing in the production of small household appliances, one of which is a water heater that can be heated directly. Paired with southern Kung Fu tea sets, it is very suitable for people who like to drink tea. Do you want to buy two sets?"

He Qingsheng picked up the teacup and blew on the heat, glancing at him, "Don't ask, just send it over, it's better than anything."

Tan Yong laughed twice, "I haven't seen that thing on the counter, and I can't get the ticket, otherwise I would have bought it long ago."

Chen Fan was a little surprised, "Really, even you can't get the ticket?"

Tan Yong smiled and said, "It's okay to find someone, but it's not worth it for this little thing. Besides..."

He winked at Chen Fan, "Isn't there you? If you didn't mention it today, I would have opened my mouth."

Then he turned to look at He Qingsheng, "Yesterday I saw that thing at Lao Dai's house, it's really convenient. He has a whole set, with a small water pump, a small bucket next to it, and a pipe extending into the water. The faucet is fixed on the table.

When you need to use it, press the power button, and you can pump the water up, directly use the kettle to catch it, and turn it off when the water is almost full, and you can boil water directly, so convenient!

It just so happens that we are about to distribute new houses, buy this thing and put it at home, it matches the new house perfectly!"

He Qingsheng smiled at Chen Fan, "Did you hear that?"

Chen Fan pursed his lips, "Yunhu Machinery Factory will be restructured next year, and divided into three according to business content. Small household appliances will be established as a separate company, and it is likely to participate in the Canton Fair."

He smiled at the two of them, "Foreign trade companies are self-contained, although they can also connect with the public, but if someone can help to connect the bridge,..."

Tan Yong immediately slapped his thigh, "I'll give you a contact person later, and you can let them go directly to find them."

Chen Fan clapped his hands and smiled, "Within a week, I will let them send 200 sets of small household appliances over, just let the finance department prepare the money."

They didn't mention how to distribute them. Since the Writers Association, the magazine, and the correspondence center only have a total of 161 people, two hundred sets would be more than enough to go around.

He Qingsheng nodded in satisfaction from the side, "With this, we'll have our year-end benefits."

Tan Yong also had a face full of smiles, but he exchanged a subtle glance with He Qingsheng, and they could both see the surprise in each other's eyes.

The Writers Association itself is just a professional association. The vast majority of its members are literature enthusiasts from all walks of life, as well as a small number of professional writers.

Leaving aside the professional writers, other members can provide many conveniences for the Writers Association. For example, the small household appliances that have been extremely popular on the market since last year, Chen Fan only needs to say a word, and two hundred sets can be sent over.

This isn't just two hundred appliances, but Yunhu brand small household appliances that include rice cookers, kettles, tea makers, electric ovens, electric heaters, juicers, soy milk makers, mixers, and more than a dozen other products.

They knew that Chen Fan had some influence over the machinery factory, but to dare to send out so many things without discussion… Although it also requires payment, it is indeed quite outrageous in the context of everything being based on planning.

Of course, no matter how outrageous it is, they wouldn't say anything suspicious.

This kid can't be judged by common sense. What if he goes back on his word?

Chen Fan didn't take it seriously. Vice Factory Director Li had told him before that if there was anything he needed, just ask. The factory would reserve 1,000 sets of goods every month specifically to deal with various situations.

He had never asked for them before, and now he only needed 200 sets. Besides, the next month was just a few days away. Would Vice Factory Director Li not give him face?!

Not to mention that Tan Yong had also given him a contact person from the Provincial Foreign Trade Company. Based on this alone, even without Chen Fan's influence, Vice Factory Director Li would send the things over.

Suddenly settling the matter of year-end benefits, He Qingsheng was in a great mood. He lit a cigarette, crossed his legs, and said to Chen Fan, "You don't need to be responsible for the international writing program. The headquarters has already arranged personnel to handle it. If there are no accidents, the first group of young writers will go there for study and exchange in March or April next year."

Chen Fan raised his eyebrows slightly, "So fast?"

He Qingsheng smiled and said, "After we contacted the other side, they were particularly enthusiastic and even extended invitations to Elder Mao and Elder Ba, hoping they could go there to lecture young writers from all over the world, but they all declined on the grounds of being old."

Chen Fan nodded thoughtfully. If he remembered correctly, Ms. Nie Hualing had indeed invited Elder Mao many times. Later, Elder Mao even wrote a calligraphy piece for them, which they have always treasured.

(Calligraphy by Elder Mao)

He Qingsheng continued, "The specific exchange personnel will be determined by the headquarters, but they will give us one or two places. Who it will be, we will discuss later."

Taking a puff of his cigarette, He Qingsheng changed the subject, "This statement from the headquarters was also made after consulting the opinions of the ministries. This statement also points out the direction for the branches in various provinces across the country.

Therefore, from now on, we can also actively contact foreign parties, as long as we explain the relevant situation to the headquarters, and after obtaining approval, we can independently carry out activities.

There are currently three aspects that have been approved."

Chen Fan threw away his cigarette butt, picked up his teacup and took a sip. Hearing this, he couldn't help but be stunned and looked at him with some confusion, "Three aspects? So many?"

"Is it a lot?"

He Qingsheng also threw away his cigarette butt and threw another cigarette to him, chuckling, "They were all proposed by you. We didn't add a single one, so how could it be a lot?"

Chen Fan pinched the flying cigarette with two fingers and looked at him in confusion, "All proposed by me?"

Then his eyes rolled slightly, and his brows furrowed tightly, "Could it be Takahashi Publishing House, my old uncle's publishing house, and the exchange of international students at Jiangnan University?"

Tan Yong smiled from the side, "Isn't it these three? Now our contact with Takahashi Publishing House has become regular. We exchange letters every week and report on the relevant situation of creation and publication.

On the Jiangda international student side, we have also reached a cooperation intention with the Cultural Department and the Education Department. We previously organized a symposium for literature enthusiasts among international students and local university literature students, and the response was very good. If there are no accidents, there should be results in the first half of next year."

Again, the first half of next year.

Chen Fan rubbed his head, suddenly feeling like next year is going to be very busy. What's going on?

He Qingsheng flicked the cigarette ash and continued Tan Yong's words, "Finally, there's your old uncle's side. Although they are all in the United States, they are different from the International Writing Program. Theirs is a closed-door type, and the scope of activities is limited to the University of Iowa.

In our vision, it is best to be able to build a channel for the export of literary works through the bridge of the Writers Association, just like Takahashi Publishing House. At the same time, we can pay for the other party to make arrangements and conduct exchanges with overseas writers.

We can go over, or we can invite them over."

After a pause of two seconds, He Qingsheng took a sip of water and looked at Chen Fan, "Old Tan and I have discussed it. At this meeting, we will recommend you to serve as the vice chairman of the board of directors, and of course, you will also be elected as the vice chairman of the branch.

And these three directions of foreign exchange activities are the tasks you have to complete."

Chen Fan immediately widened his eyes, "But Uncle He, I said before that I won't go abroad."

Tan Yong waved his hand from the side and said, "Whether you go abroad or not will be discussed later. The situation is already clear. The United States is hard to say, but the exchange activities in Asia, Africa, and Latin America will definitely be snatched up by the vast majority of members.

If someone else is in charge, it will be difficult to please everyone, either making a mess of things, or offending everyone. That's not what we want."

As soon as he finished speaking, He Qingsheng continued from the side, "But you are different. You are young and have made great contributions. Whether it is Old Guo from your Yunhu or the old-timers from other regions, they will not get angry at you.

Otherwise, it would be bullying the young. Although the quota is precious, it is not enough for them to lose face.

So you are the most suitable person to do this!"

Chen Fan's face turned as black as charcoal, "You're letting me take the blame!"

Although people won't get angry at him, if they don't get the opportunity they're vying for, will they blame him? Probably no one can say for sure!

He Qingsheng smiled kindly, "How is it taking the blame? This is about paying attention to working methods."

After a pause, he added, "Don't worry, I won't harm you. Don't underestimate yourself. This matter, even if Elder Mao came in person, you would still be the most suitable."

Chen Fan glanced at him, "What, do I have three heads and six arms?"

Before He Qingsheng could speak, Tan Yong chuckled, "You don't have three heads and six arms, but you have a good teacher."

Chen Fan's eyes rolled slightly, and he looked at him suspiciously, "What does Professor Xu have to do with it?"

Tan Yong snorted twice, "Among the members in our province, including the two of us, how many haven't heard Professor Xu's lectures? Do you think the title of 'Three Elders of Jiangda' fell from the sky? It was all built up little by little with achievements, qualifications, and prestige!"

He Qingsheng nodded in agreement, "That's right, as Elder Xu's closed disciple, and having passed the personal assessment of the three old gentlemen, you are undoubtedly the direct descendant of the 'Three Elders of Jiangda'.

What do we count for? At most, we are registered disciples, or the kind who audit. Dare to hold a grudge against you? They must be crazy!"

Chen Fan said with a black face, "So, I'm the most suitable to take the blame."