Chapter 815 Zhou Tian’s Choice
The news that the submarine-launched cruise missile had once again succeeded quickly spread among the upper echelons.
Many leaders expressed high praise for the Fifth Research Institute's ability to complete the underwater missile mission in such a short time.
Especially for Zhou Tian, the deputy director of the Fifth Research Institute, many leaders already had a good impression of him. In addition, in such a short time since he took over the Fifth Research Institute, he led the Fifth Research Institute to make so many contributions. Many people expressed that such comrades should be rewarded.
At the meeting, President Wang, as the president of the Fifth Research Institute, took the initiative to resign from the position and be succeeded by Zhou Tian, and suggested that Zhou Tian's rank be raised.
When the people present heard this, some agreed and some disagreed.
Those who agree believe that Zhou Tian has made many contributions over the years, whether he was at the Red Star Research Institute, Shanxi Province, or the Fifth Research Institute. He has made contributions to the country and the people, and such comrades should be promoted and given important positions.
Those who oppose it are based on his qualifications, believing that his information is too shallow and that he is suspected of having wives and concubines. No matter how great his contributions are, such a comrade must be tempered and not be easily entrusted with important tasks. Otherwise, where is the discipline and law of the country?
As the two sides argued and insisted on their own opinions, the leader finally came out to dissuade them and decided to set a standard, leaving this difficult problem to Zhou Tian to decide for himself.
After the meeting, Zhou Tian was a little confused when he received a call from Dean Wang.
Although he knew that he and Wu Yue'e's affair could not be hidden from his superiors, he did not expect that they would find out so quickly, which caught him off guard.
In the afternoon, Dean Wang came to Zhou Tian's office and the two chatted in the office. Zhou Tian and Dean Wang each smoked a cigarette, and the whole office was filled with smoke.
"Xiaotian, what do you think about this matter? Should you give up Wu Yue'e or give up your official career?"
To be honest, he was really optimistic about Zhou Tian. Although he knew that Zhou Tian had given up his official career and was not planning to move to a high position, it did not mean that he could not move to a high position through scientific research.
After all, the treatment of true scientific research masters at the national level is not much worse than that of senior officials.
To be honest, Wu Yue'e was a beautiful woman who made him feel pity for her, but he didn't think it was wise for Zhou Tian to give up promotion for her.
"Dean, to be honest, I refuse to pursue a career in politics. If I hadn't had to, I wouldn't have taken this path. If Wu Yue'e and I didn't have a child, I might not have made a choice. But now that I have a child with her, I won't give up her for the sake of my future!"
Zhou Tian smoked a cigarette and spoke slowly. Since the higher-ups already knew it, there was no need for him to hide anything. As the saying goes, fear mostly comes from the unknown. He thought this statement was correct.
If his superiors didn't know, he might not know how to explain the relationship between Wu Yue'e and him, but now that his superiors are clear about it, he has nothing to hesitate about.
As a man, a husband, and a good friend, he does not think it is a good thing if he gives up his wife and children just for his career. No matter what education he has received or the moral attributes given to him by men themselves, he will not choose this way!
"How foolish, Xiaotian! You are only in your thirties, the prime time for struggle. If you do this, how will your comrades and the organization view you?"
Dean Wang looked at Zhou Tian's determined face and said with some sorrow.
The country has just made monogamy deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, but Zhou Tian took the lead in violating it, which is obviously against the policy. Although he and Wu Yue'e are not married, in the final analysis, this incident still has a very bad impact on the country's marriage system.
If there is no punishment, how can this legal system convince the public? But if there is punishment, wouldn’t it mean that top scientists like Zhou Tian will be discouraged?
Originally, Dean Wang wanted to analyze the severity of the matter with him, hoping that Zhou Tian could give up his relationship with Wu Yue'e, but now it seems that he was wrong.
From a moral and ethical point of view, Zhou Tian did nothing wrong, but the problem is not just a moral and ethical issue, but a legal and regulatory issue, considering the task assigned to him.
He could only helplessly tell him the results of the meeting.
"Forget it, Xiaotian, since you choose to do this, I will not persuade you anymore. Now the higher-ups have given you two options for your choice!"
Feeling Zhou Tian's determination, Dean Wang could only smile bitterly and let him make his own choice.
"Oh, Dean, tell me, are the higher-ups planning to punish me like this?"
Hearing that his superiors actually gave him two choices because of his own situation, he couldn't help but become curious. In fact, according to his own estimation, with the mistakes he made, although he would not be expelled from the Fifth Research Institute, imprisoning him for a period of time was already the lightest punishment. He would not be surprised if he was even directly removed from his position as vice president of the Fifth Research Institute.
But what he didn't expect was that he was given two choices, which aroused his curiosity.
"It's very simple. When the higher-ups give you the choice, they look at your attitude. If you choose a career in politics, they will forgive you for what happened with Wu Yue'e, and even appoint you as the director of the Fifth Research Institute. Your rank will be raised to the ministerial level, and you will also serve as the chief engineer of the Fifth Research Institute!"
To be honest, Zhou Tian was stunned when he heard about this treatment. It's not that the conditions given by the higher-ups were bad, but that they were too good. You know, he was only 31 years old this year. A 31-year-old ministerial-level cadre would be shocking if he told others about it.
As for the treatment of ministerial-level cadres in the previous life, they would have no worries about food, clothing, housing and transportation. Even at this time, the treatment of ministerial-level cadres was very good. Most of the people living in the ministerial compounds were ministerial-level cadres.
Not to mention the chief engineer. In this country where there is a shortage of high-level talents everywhere, the treatment of the chief engineer is not much worse than that of some vice-state-level leaders. He did not expect that the higher-ups would give him such generous conditions.
But then Zhou Tian shook his head: "Dean, please stop trying to persuade me. You should know that if I were someone who would abandon my wife and children for my future, I don't think you would be so nice to me. Let's talk about another condition!"
"You little brat, oh, forget it. Another condition is that if you don't give up Wu Yue'e, then your contributions over the years can make up for this mistake. In addition, you will only be promoted to the ministerial level and chief engineer in the future. Of course, we will still give you a raise, but forget about your rank!"
Seeing that Zhou Tian did not choose the previous option, for some reason, Dean Wang felt a little sorry for a while, but at the same time he felt particularly relieved.
"No need to say, I'll choose this one!"
Before Dean Wang could finish speaking, Zhou Tian interrupted him.