After waiting for ten minutes in the underground parking lot, Zhang Hao finally picked up his two nieces.
"Uncle."
Emma and Cao Yan said hello together.
Zhang Hao stepped forward to help the two of them put away their luggage, and casually ordered: "Get in the car quickly, go back and review hard, and try to get good grades."
"Uncle, do you think I can get into Huida?"
Emma is a little unsure.
Although the federation uses unified textbooks, the teaching environments on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are still very different. Generally speaking, the other side of the ocean is simpler and more relaxed.
To give a simple example, with the same grades, you can only go to an ordinary university in your hometown, but you have the opportunity to apply to the Ivy League on the other side of the ocean.
Therefore, a large number of local students choose to study abroad in the other side every year. The federal government encourages this and even provides additional scholarships.
After all, tuition fees on the other side are notoriously expensive.
Generally speaking, student loans usually take ten to twenty years to repay.
Zhang Hao smiled and comforted: "Just try your best. If the score is not enough, don't you still have your mother? Your mother is now considered a big boss in the business world and has many connections."
"The eldest brother and the second brother are lucky. They can directly apply to transfer to another school."
Emma couldn't help but envy her.
It would be nice if she were one year older.
"Okay, anyway, since uncle is here, you two don't have to worry about not studying."
Cao Yan helped comfort her and said: "Cousin, you don't have to worry. According to the scores in previous years and your results, you still have a chance if you work hard."
"It's impossible to tell." Emma shook her head and then explained: "The university in my hometown has been completely wiped out. There are fewer universities here. The score line must be raised by at least 30 to 50 points. My grades are far behind.
”
"Emma is right. The admission score will definitely increase a lot this year. You two should not take it lightly." Zhang Hao reminded him at the right time.
"I know, uncle."
"Okay, let's go home and let your grandma replenish your body. The temperature difference between day and night has been big recently, and it's easy to catch a cold. You must improve your immunity."
……
In a blink of an eye, it’s the day of the college entrance examination.
Zhang Jiahui and Zhang Jiayi took two days off specifically to accompany their daughters to take the college entrance examination. Although there are police stations all over the city, there are always oversights.
After all, the current unemployment rate remains high, and even under high pressure, security problems still arise one after another.
Originally, Zhang Hao wanted to go with him, but unfortunately, Governor Li suddenly notified him and asked him to go to Zhucheng to participate in the negotiations with the fishing company.
This is the opportunity he fought hard for.
After arriving in Zhucheng, while there was still some time, Zhang Hao made a special trip to visit Mayor Chen.
"Director Zhang, I finally got you."
Mayor Chen seemed particularly enthusiastic.
"I've been too busy recently, I should have come earlier." Zhang Hao said politely.
"It's not too late to come over now."
Mayor Chen personally poured the other party a cup of tea.
After Zhang Hao thanked him, he picked up the tea cup and took a sip: "Mayor Chen, I believe you already know the purpose of my coming here."
"Are you participating in the negotiations on Southeast Fisheries?"
"Yes, I heard that the higher-ups want to incorporate our fishing company..."
"It doesn't count as recruitment." Mayor Chen interrupted directly, "The fishery company is still in charge of you, Director Zhang, and what you want is the fish."
"Isn't that the same thing?"
Zhang Hao deliberately misinterpreted.
"Director Zhang, I know you feel uncomfortable. In fact, I feel uncomfortable too, but now that the matter has come to this, it's better for us to obey the overall situation."
Mayor Chen couldn't help but give some advice.
"Mayor Chen, I understand what you are saying. It's just that the higher-ups are going too far. They actually lowered the purchase price directly to the floor. A pound of whale meat costs less than ten yuan, which is only one-tenth of the market price." Zhang Hao took the opportunity to vent his bitterness.
Mayor Chen coughed quickly and explained helpfully: "Director Zhang, the current situation is very difficult. We have to spend money everywhere. Please be considerate of the federation's difficulties."
"Then you can't sacrifice my legitimate rights and interests?" Zhang Hao complained, and then changed the topic: "Besides, my money has been used for a long time, isn't this a delay?"
"Oh? Director Zhang has another big plan?"
Mayor Chen perked up and became interested immediately.
"I think Mayor Chen has misunderstood. This time is really not a big plan, it can only be regarded as my personal...a little extravagant hope!" Zhang Hao hesitated.
"Want to hear the details."
"Mayor Chen, have you ever heard of 'controllable nuclear fusion'?"
"Of course I have heard of it. This is the most cutting-edge technology at the moment. Director Zhang, what is this?"
Zhang Hao got straight to the point: "I want to invest in 'controllable nuclear fusion'. I originally planned to invest 100 billion yuan, but now it seems that it will only die halfway."
"Director Zhang, please forgive me, how come you have the idea of investing in 'controllable nuclear fusion'? This project...may not be successful in your lifetime."
Mayor Chen couldn't help but wonder.
"Mayor Chen, the reason is very simple. I am personally very pessimistic about the future. This wave of catastrophe will not end easily. It may last for tens or even hundreds of years.
Under such a severe situation, the energy problem will probably become more and more serious. Coal and oil will eventually be mined out, and human civilization will be in danger by then."
"Tsk, tsk!" Mayor Chen praised: "I didn't expect Director Zhang to think so far."
Zhang Hao couldn't tell whether the other party was sincerely praising him or sarcastically mocking him.
"Mayor Chen, you may think that I am panicking because I have too much money, but you are right. I did make a lot of money this year, so I want to do something meaningful."
Mayor Chen waved his hand on the spot: "Dr. Zhang, you are mistaken. I personally admire you very much. Not everyone has your awareness."
】
"Thank you, Mayor Chen. To be honest, my initial idea was to set up a company in Zhucheng that specializes in controllable nuclear fusion technology, and then recruit talents from across the federation.
I know that this 100 billion is definitely a drop in the bucket, but no matter what, it can still advance the progress to some extent, and it can be regarded as laying the foundation for the future."
"Director Zhang intends to put the project in our Zhucheng city?"
Mayor Chen's eyes lit up.
Although Zhucheng is the federal capital, it is too small and can barely be regarded as a second-tier city. It seriously lacks background. "Controllable nuclear fusion" is a good postcard, and it happens to fit the expected "city of science and technology"
Settings.
Zhang Hao nodded calmly: "Of course, Zhucheng is the capital after all, so it is convenient to attract talents from major districts. If possible, I hope to relocate the entire 'east' of Feicheng and establish cooperative relationships with major universities.
There will be a good foundation.”
"What a great idea. As long as you, Mr. Zhang, are willing to come over, we in Zhucheng promise to fully cooperate."
Mayor Chen quickly expressed his position.
Putting aside everything else, this investment of 100 billion is not a small amount. Let alone increasing GDP, it can at least solve the employment problem of tens of thousands of people.