Chapter 1206 - 1203: Proposal 4

Liu Daqing knows about her illness, of course. But she has a naturally optimistic personality and doesn’t want to burden her children psychologically, so she forces a smile. Unexpectedly, Yan Xixi stays with her every day, tells jokes, and helps with dressing up. Unconsciously, Liu Daqing immerses herself in these joyful little things and truly forgets her illness.

"Xixi, you’ve graduated from South Country University and have returned. What career plans do you have?"

She blinks: "Didn’t old Zhang say it the other day? He’s very welcoming about me serving the country."

"Are you really planning to go?"

Yan Xixi laughs: "To be frank, I don’t plan to enter any official institution. During this time, I’ve conducted a career survey and researched the information of those public finance intellectuals. But I found that in the end, they all walk two paths without exception: The first path is to become spokesmen and mouthpieces for the privileged class, turning a blind eye to economic principles, calling a deer a horse, and reversing black and white. The other faction claims to be intellectual, but they often focus on making money by attending events. Just like some famous female economist, she frequently attends business meals with real estate developers, earning money in various appearances... What’s even more disappointing is a public intellectual I once knew, who had a strong sense of integrity. Yet, whenever he appeared, there were more than three to five bodyguards around him, and these bodyguards were all sponsored by a certain foundation..."

When you eat from someone’s hand, you can’t speak freely.

Can one truly become an independent-minded intellectual after accepting so many benefits?

Yan Xixi sees clearly through the job-seeking process.

She openly says: "I’m not interested in climbing to the peak of a career like Huang Xiaojue or Wan Donglin... Such a peak requires sacrifice. Between gains and sacrifices, they don’t necessarily correlate proportionally, so I’ve decided to take another path..."

Liu Daqing slowly asks: "What do you want to do?"

"I want to engage in independent economic research."

She explains: "It may not have any macro impact, but I can start with researching small and micro enterprises... Besides, Donglin has so many resources, I can take advantage of him, and I have many classmates in this field, so obtaining some key information isn’t that difficult..."

Liu Daqing nods, suddenly saying: "Since that’s the case, Xixi, why not work directly in the Wan Family’s group company?"

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"Since you don’t intend to take an official route, why not serve privately?"

She hesitates a bit, somewhat reluctant: "This... Empress Dowager... I think, I’m not suited to be an airborne soldier..."

"Who said you need to be an airborne soldier?"

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"Our group company has always been managed by Donglin and Dongmei. Another key person is Donglin’s cousin, although you’ve never met her, she has been managing many affairs abroad. Recently, Donglin has spent a lot of time in the country, and the overseas segment is urgently short-handed. It’s a perfect opportunity for you to take over after some training, isn’t it?"

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Yan Xixi thinks carefully, slowly saying: "Empress Dowager, I’m just afraid I can’t handle this important responsibility."

"How could you not handle it??? Harvard graduates can’t handle it, then who can?"

Yan Xixi is left speechless.

Liu Daqing looks at her, suddenly asking: "Xixi, I know you still have concerns..."

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