In the room, Dong Xiaoya, who seemed a little tired because she kept reviewing manuscripts, saw the two of them walking in together, and a smile appeared on her serious face.
"The president is here...you sit down first, I'll go make tea."
Just as she was about to stand up, Xiao Jing waved his hand and said, "You sit down, I'm here to take a walk, just drink some water."
After saying that, he picked up the kettle in front of him and poured himself a cup of white water.
When she is alone, Xiaoya doesn’t make tea unless she stays up late to work overtime.
Xiao Jing asked a few times, and she would only say, "I can't sleep well after drinking tea." But Xiao Jing knew that she just felt that the newspaper store was full of famous tea from all over the country, and she didn't want to spend too much money.
Even if she gave her tea privately, she would thank her with a smile and then confiscate the tea leaves.
Such a woman who is devoted to her work and her younger brother and is about to promise herself to her journalism has become very indifferent to the various little good fortunes in life - for her, nothing is more fulfilling than doing a good job in the mirror and watching her younger brother grow up day by day.
Seeing Xiao Jing's serious expression, Xiaoyuan was a little uneasy. Dong Xiaoya seemed to have shaken off the fatigue in an instant, sat up straight and opened her eyes wide.
"After the spring, the imperial court's sea trade ship will go to Southeast Asia again. I have considered it over and over again and decided to let Xiaoyuan travel with the boat as a reporter, let him go overseas to see the local customs and broaden his horizons, and strive to be his own as soon as possible."
"no!"
Dong Xiaoya almost instinctively shouted these two words.
But soon, she realized that the person in front of her was Xiao Jing, so she lowered her head a little and said, "President, I don't object to Xiaoyuan going out for training, but Nanyang is too far away. Can you not let him go?"
Dong Xiaoya, who is determined, has not shown such a grievance for a long time. Xiao Jing can understand that as a person living in the inland, going to sea is extremely dangerous in her eyes - even if it is not a life-threatening death, people who sail far away have a considerable probability of dying outside.
What's more, in the past two years, people who oppose sea trade have used the destruction of ships to sensation and create public opinion - although this is just a small probability event at the moment, these things that have indeed happened have left a psychological shadow on many people who have never seen the sea.
Xiao Jing was a little shaken, but he still said heartbroken: "Xiaoya, I brought this matter up. Shao Ning has already approved it after the report. Haimao is Darui's national policy, and the newspaper will send people to report it sooner or later. Xiaoyuan is already an adult, and this time we just don't have enough staff, so why not let him try more while he is young.
You can rest assured that all the people going to sea are big ships, and this route has been passed many times. The fleet is full of the most experienced captains and the most skilled seafarers... After some time of operation, there are now many commercial ports in Nanyang, and most places have garrisons, which is enough to ensure safety.
When the fleet drove past, most of the things that were to be purchased and traded were listed. As long as the transaction was completed and loaded, it would not stay in one place for too long. Including the time on the journey, you can come back in at most three months, and you won’t be separated for too long.”
Dong Huaiyuan also said, "Sister, I have thought about it. It's time for me to leave the newspaper and go out for a walk. I remember when I was young, my father said that the children of the Dong family should be more determined and should not be chewed on their wealth and be silly... This time, after I came back, it happened to be the wedding date. Then I would make some moves to make neighbors look at each other and make people think that there are successors in my Dong family. Isn't it good to get married in a grand manner?"
"Shut up!" Dong Xiaoya raised her eyebrows slightly and said, "I am talking to the president. Where can I have the part to talk to you? Have you done your homework today? Have you copied the copybook?"
Dong Huaiyuan was immediately short of breath. Xiao Jing waved his hand and said, "Listen to my sister, I will complete these things first, I will just say here."
Xiaoyuan gave a grateful glance, stuck out his tongue and turned to another room.
The two left behind were silent for a while, and Xiao Jing spoke first: "Xiaoya, there is something I don't want Xiaoyuan to know too early, so I didn't speak just now. This time I go to Nanyang, I'm going to go with him."
"What?"
This time, Dong Xiaoya's emotions changed from grievance to panic. She quickly walked to Xiao Jing and asked in a low voice: "President, are you going too?"
Xiao Jing smiled and said, "Yes, I want to go ahead. Since you are not worried about Xiaoyuan, I will go over and help you watch him - this will not only take care of him, but also prevent him from bringing back a dark-skinned girl to make you upset.
In addition, I heard that Nanyang is like summer all year round, and the environment is very pleasant. I have been too tired after following Shao Ning in the past two years. Now I have such an opportunity. I just took a long vacation to go out for a leisure time and relax my body and mind..."
He wanted to say that he had been to a much farther place in his previous life, and he had been to a flying giant steel bird - but when he saw Xiaoya's eyes filled with tears, he could no longer say the rest.
"I know that since the emperor has already given the will of Xiaoyuan, it cannot be changed no matter what."
Dong Xiaoya gently brushed away the tears from the corners of her eyes and smiled bitterly: "I really don't want him to go there, for fear of any accidents going to sea. But I still know the importance of it. Even if I worry about it day and night, I will definitely not cause trouble for Brother Shao... But Xiaoyuan refused to speak to me, his sister, after having the idea. It seems that he has really grown up and has his own ideas."
Xiao Jing breathed a little relieved, but he felt a little nervous.
The good thing is that Xiaoya is more enlightened than he thought, maybe she had prepared for this day long;
What was a little sad was that she didn't know if she was more sad or relieved in her heart, but she felt that the strong Xiaoya had become sentimental at this moment.
"President...Brother Xiao." Dong Xiaoya took a deep breath and raised her head and said, "There are many things in the newspapers. Since this year, branches across the country have always come here for various reasons. Due to the new policy, there are always some things that need attention in various places. At this critical moment, if you leave for a few months, I am afraid that you will not be able to support the newspapers alone."
Xiao Jing nodded and said, "That's true. But don't worry, I have made arrangements. After the spring, some talents from branches in various places will be transferred to Beijing. With them at that time, the newspaper will have much more staff.
In addition, even if I am not here, Shao Ning will take care of the newspaper.
At that time, I will leave some text to explain the situation of the New Deal in the Year and the possible problems. As long as you understand it in detail, you can plan for next year's work and the burden will be reduced a lot..."
Xiao Jing's voice came to an abrupt end.
Chapter completed!