It is worth mentioning that from the time he went to college in 1978 to now, Xiang Nan has engaged with not one battalion but three companies.

To the young people of this era, Xiang Nan's status is just like that of the top class forty years later, not to mention being much more popular. Because of this, he almost never fails to pick up girls.

In comparison, Chunming is much worse.

Although he and Su Meng were admitted to the same university, Su Meng's relationship with him was not close.

First, although Chunming was admitted to college, he didn't pay attention to what he wore and wore rags all day long. And although he was full of talent, his speech and behavior were always a bit frivolous.

But Su Meng was a very vain person, and she was not very happy to see him looking so slovenly and carefree. In addition, her roommates also laughed at Chunming, who was from Yanjing, but still well-dressed.

It's not that they have the respectability of provincials.

Therefore, Su Meng had a problem with him and mentioned it to Chunming several times. However, Chunming was used to dressing like this and found it difficult to dress up. Therefore, Su Meng became more and more dissatisfied with him and was unwilling to be with him.

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Secondly, Chunming studied archeology, while Su Meng studied education. At that time, there was no antique craze, so archeology was not taken seriously.

Chunming often accompanied her teacher to conduct cultural relic surveys in the wild. She was covered in soil on sunny days and mud on rainy days, making her more down-to-earth than a farmer. Naturally, Su Meng also had opinions.

So after going back and forth, the two of them had a quarrel again.

After learning about this, Xiang Nan did not persuade him again.

Anyway, this is also the fate of the two of them. How they love each other has nothing to do with him.

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From 1980, 1981, and until 1982, Xiang Nan mainly engaged in creation.

In terms of novels, there are excellent works such as "The Conspiracy", "The Gate of the Mansion", "Into the Guandong", "Red Sorghum", "White Deer Plain", "The Punisher of the Song Dynasty", etc., one after another.

In terms of drama, there are also many works such as "The First Floor in the World", "Raise the Red Lantern", and "The Stage".

He was so prolific that critics were amazed.

Moreover, Xiang Nan's writing themes are also very comprehensive. From the original educated youth themes to anti-special themes, historical themes, detective themes, military themes, and biographical themes, he can afford and put down almost all of them.

Therefore, critics have increasingly praised him, calling him one of the most outstanding writers in contemporary China.

For this reason, in the first Mao Dun Literature Award in 1981, Xiang Nan's "Wreaths Under the Mountains" was listed among them, along with Wei Wei's "Eastern", Yao Xueyin's "Li Zicheng", Gu Hua's "

Furong Town" and other equally famous.

"There's a Blizzard Tonight" written by him also won the National Outstanding Novella Award. It can be said that Xiang Nan is already a well-known figure in the literary world.

Because of this, in 1982, when Xiang Nan graduated from university, countless companies offered him an olive branch. The names were all scary. What shocked Xiang Nan the most was that there were several companies with national brands.

However, after careful consideration, Xiang Nan finally decided to stay in school.

Firstly, the officialdom is too deep and there are too many constraints. For him, a free life is better. Secondly, staying in school as a teacher has an easy job and a noble status. If you advance, you can enter the political arena, if you retreat, you can resign.

Going to sea, you have more choices.

Just like Gao Yuliang in "In the Name of the People", from being the director of the Department of Political Science and Law of Handong University to being in charge of politics, it was only one step away.

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Xiang Nan chose to stay at Peking University to teach, which shocked many people.

Because according to his reputation, as long as he enters politics, he will at least start as a section chief. He will be promoted to deputy director in two years and to full rank in three years. It is very possible for him to be promoted to a senior official in his lifetime.

But she chose to stay in school to teach, which is really puzzling.

Cheng Baoguo and Feng Aihong both persuaded him to change his mind.

"Son, men are afraid of getting into the wrong profession, and women are afraid of marrying the wrong man. If you choose this job, you won't be able to change it in the future." Cheng Baoguo advised, "How can being a teacher be as comfortable as being an official?"

"Yes, son, don't make the mistake." Feng Aihong also advised, "What kind of power does being a teacher have? It's just to take care of dozens of children. It's better to be an official, at least you can be in charge of one party."

Xiang Nan waved his hands, "Mom, Dad, being an official has great power, but it also brings great responsibilities. Although I am famous and liked by many people, the bright ones are easy to get dirty, and the rough ones are easy to break. The higher you stand, the harder you fall.

, how many people wish that I would be unlucky.

I studied literature, not politics, and I was no match for those people in terms of my mind. If I wasn't careful, I might be ruined. But it was different when I became a teacher. I was relaxed and comfortable, and they could say whatever I wanted.

You have to give me some face.

Just like the Donglin Party in the Ming Dynasty, it seems that they are not officials, but in fact they have more power than officials."

When Cheng Baoguo and Feng Aihong heard what he said, they also felt that it made some sense.

My son is now shining brightly and is so famous that he attracts attention wherever he goes. But in fact, being an official requires keeping a low profile and keeping a low profile.

If you perform too well, your superiors, colleagues, and subordinates will be under pressure. When the time comes, a cold arrow will come from nowhere. In comparison, the campus environment is much simpler and safer.

So they all nodded and stopped trying to persuade their son to change his mind.

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Xiang Nan chose to stay in school, and Chunming chose to join the archaeological team. He was influenced by Mr. Guan and has a strong interest in literature, antiques, history and culture. Archeology is the way for him.

Su Meng chose to work in the Education Bureau. She studied education, and her parents are also teachers, so she was destined to work in education.

After Cai Xiaoli graduated, she worked in the Chongwen District Finance Bureau.

After graduating from college, Xiang Nan made plans to get married, which moved Cai Xiaoli very much.

During the four years of college, she had very few opportunities to meet Xiang Nan. She originally thought that he would not love her anymore because they were together less and separated more.

In addition, in the past four years, Xiang Nan's reputation has been getting better year by year, which also made her feel ashamed and unworthy of others. However, she did not expect that he would actually marry her, which made her really overjoyed.

"Jianjun, are you really willing to marry me?" she asked in surprise.

"What are you talking about? Of course I am willing to marry you." Xiang Nan smiled and said, "Xiaoli, marry me."

Cai Xiaoli nodded with tears in her eyes, feeling really happy.

Later, Xiang Nan mentioned this matter to his parents.

When they heard that their son was going to marry Cai Xiaoli, and then heard about her conditions, Cheng Baoguo and Feng Aihong objected again.

With Xiang Nan's current fame and status, even a junior cadre at the bureau level is more than enough.

But Cai Xiaoli's family background is average, and she is only a clerk in the Finance Bureau. Such conditions are really not worthy of her son.

"Son, please choose carefully. There are so many good girls out there, why do you have to marry her?" Cheng Baoguo advised.

"Yes, son, there are many girls chasing you. If you choose, there will always be someone more suitable than her." Feng Aihong also advised.

"Dad, Mom, marry a virtuous wife. The most important thing in marrying a wife is not her identity, status, or background. I can't make the mistake of relying on my wife to get to the top.

The key is to marry a good wife and mother, who can support her husband and raise her children, and be filial to her parents-in-law. Xiaoli is good, I won’t make the wrong choice." Xiang Nan waved his hand.
Chapter completed!