It is worth mentioning that from the time he went to college in 1978 to now, the number of targets Xiang Nan has dealt with totaled not one battalion but three companies.
To the young people of this era, Xiang Nan's status is just like that of a top player forty years later, not to mention that he is much more popular. Because of this, he almost never failed to pick up girls.
In comparison, Chunming was 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, she didn't pay attention to her clothes and wore rags all day long. And although he is full of talent, his speech and behavior are always a bit frivolous.
But Su Meng is a very vain person, and she is not very happy to see him looking so slovenly and carefree. In addition, her roommates also laughed at Chunming, although she was from Yanjing, but she did not dress as decently as they did from other provinces.
Therefore, Su Meng had an opinion about him and mentioned it to Chunming several times. But Chunming was used to dressing like this, and it was really difficult to dress up. Therefore, Su Meng became more and more dissatisfied with him and no longer wanted to be with him.
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 field. On sunny days, they are covered in soil, and on rainy days, they are covered in mud. They are more down-to-earth than farmers. Su Meng naturally also had opinions.
So after going back and forth, the two of them were at loggerheads 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 production, there are excellent works such as "The Conspiracy", "The Gate of the Mansion", "Enter 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.
Therefore, in the first Mao Dun Literature Award in 1981, Xiang Nan's "Garland Under the Mountain" was included in the list, along with Wei Wei's "Eastern", Yao Xueyin's "Li Zicheng", Gu Hua's " Furong Town" and so on.
"There's a Blizzard Tonight" written by him also won the National Outstanding Novel Award. It can be said that Xiang Nan is already a well-known figure in the literary world.
Because of this, when Xiang Nan graduated from university in 1982, countless units offered him olive branches. All the names are scary. What shocked Xiang Nan the most was that there were several national brands.
However, after careful consideration, Xiang Nan finally decided to stay in school.
First, the officialdom is too deep and there are too many restrictions. For him, a free life is better. Secondly, if you stay in school and become a teacher, you will have an easy job and a noble status. If you advance, you can enter the political arena; if you retreat, you can resign and go to work. There are 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 joins politics, he will at least start as a section chief, be promoted to deputy director in two years, and become a full officer in three years. It is very possible to be promoted to a high official in your 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.
What I studied was literature, not politics. In terms of mind, I was no match for those people. If I'm not careful, I may be ruined. But it's different when I'm a teacher. I'm relaxed and comfortable, and I can say whatever I want, but they have to give me some face.
Just like the Donglin Party of the Ming Dynasty, they seemed not to be officials, but in fact they had 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. At that time, 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 antiques, history and culture. Archeology was right in his path.
Su Meng chose to work in the Education Bureau. What she learned was education, and her parents were also teachers, so she was destined to be educated.
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 because they were together less and separated more, she would not love her anymore.
In addition, Xiang Nan's reputation has been getting higher and higher year by year in the past four years, which also makes her feel ashamed and unworthy of others. But she didn't 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, Cheng Baoguo and Feng Aihong objected again when they heard about her conditions.
With Xiang Nan's current fame and status, even the children of cadres at the bureau level are 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, you choose carefully. There are so many good girls, why do you have to marry her?" Cheng Baoguo advised.
"Yes, son, there are many girls chasing you. If you choose again, 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.
Seeing their son's insistence, the old couple had no choice but to nod. After all, their son had become something now and they couldn't control it even if they wanted to.
