Chapter 133: Liu Bihua this madman!

  Liu Bihua never dreamed that at this critical moment, Wang Xiaomeng would be so unscrupulous! However, Liu Bihua soon felt something was off - where was he? This wasn't a middle school, high school, or university classroom! This was the Party School, specifically the National Excellent Young and Middle-aged Cadres Study Class! Making any mistake here could affect a young cadre's future... Would Wang Xiaomeng be so reckless as to implicate himself? Absolutely not! Then what did he want to do?

  On the podium, the old professor looked at Liu Bihua, this transfer student and the youngest student in the class, and said: "What's your name?" It was clear that the old professor was talking to Liu Bihua.

  Liu Bihua immediately stood up and said: "Report to the teacher, I am Liu Bihua." Unable to pretend anymore, Liu Bihua had no choice but to stand up.

  "Oh, what were you two just doing? Don't you know about classroom discipline?" The old professor's tone wasn't as severe when he saw the young Liu Bihua. In the old professor's eyes, Liu Bihua seemed like just a big boy, and it was understandable for a big boy to be a little mischievous, which was also something the old professor could tolerate. If it were someone else, absolutely not!

  Liu Bihua was just about to make up a story... Wang Xiaoming pushed him and said first: "Teacher, it's like this. Just now Liu Bihua said that our socialism can also have a capitalist market economy, we can be bolder. And there is no need to discuss the issue of whether it is capitalist or socialist. His point of view was too shocking, so I made a sound." Wang Xiaoming talked nonsense with a straight face and without batting an eyelid.

  "Wow..." As soon as Wang Xiaomeng's voice fell, the entire classroom was in an uproar. Classmates began to discuss and debate. Who were these classmates? Most of them were county-level cadres, with the majority being county party secretaries or county magistrates. For our country's current reform and opening-up, they are the most grassroots, frontline personnel! They must be aware of the ongoing debate between market economy and planned economy within the country. Everyone is cautious about the issue of "姓资" (pro-capital) or "姓社" (pro-socialism), with most officials maintaining a wait-and-see attitude. Unexpectedly, Liu Bihua dared to make a shocking statement... This was really too bold, too unconventional, and too arrogant!

  Wang Xiaomeng smiled at Liu Bihua, who was staring blankly. Liu Bihua had discussed this issue with Ren Tianxiang, Wang Xiaomeng and Wang Yaohui before. Ren Tianxiang thought Liu Bihua's point of view was very bold and innovative! As our country's reform and opening up continue to deepen, what Liu Bihua said will eventually come true.

  Wang Xiaomeng has great admiration for Ren Tianxiang. Just now, Wang Xiaomeng had a sudden idea and pulled in Liu Bihua, preparing to let him show off a bit. Anyway, Wang Xiaomeng knew that Liu Bihua liked adventure, and besides, with such an awesome girlfriend, Wang Xiaomeng wasn't worried that he would make some small mistakes at the party school that would affect his future prospects.

  "Quiet..." The old professor spoke up. The classmates who were discussing in the classroom immediately shut their mouths. Then many classmates looked at Liu Binghua, who was standing there with an awkward face. Most of them had a gloating expression, some had a numb expression, and only a few had a surprised expression. Hmm, how could there still be a loving expression? Oh, that's from the female classmate! But Liu Binghua is not even 20, you're almost 30 and still have a loving expression towards him... what do you want to do?

  "Comrade Liu Bihua, can you tell me why socialism can boldly implement a capitalist market economy? You should know that our country is currently implementing a planned economy," the old professor asked.

  Liu Bihua couldn't help but speak up, but he tried to gloss over it: "This... teacher, I was looking at the example of Pengcheng Economic Special Zone. They borrowed from capitalist market economy. So, I thought maybe it could be implemented nationwide too. Maybe my idea is too naive."

  Seeing Liu Bihua being so cautious, the old professor suddenly said: "Alright, this class is a discussion class. If anyone has any questions, they can ask Liu Bihua. This free questioning method is more flexible." The old professor thought that this topic was not bad and should be explored further.

  Free discussion? The classmates were a bit stunned, didn't expect that the party school would also allow free questioning among classmates. However, this is a party school after all, and for a while no one stood up to ask questions.

  Seeing the old professor let everyone ask questions freely, Classmate Xiaoqiang was overjoyed - the opportunity had come! Xiaoqiang knew Li Yu-jun, and Li Yu-jun disliked Liu Bihua very much, so Xiaoqiang knew what to do.

  Xiao Qiang stood up and said: "I think we are a socialist country, and we must unwaveringly implement our planned economy. As for me personally, I am very worried about implementing capitalist market economy in our country. For example, the Pengcheng Economic Special Zone now, I heard it's basically doing that capitalist stuff... I personally think this is very inappropriate!

  "I'd like to ask Liu Bihua - do you think our whole country should follow the example of Pudong Economic Zone and thoroughly implement a capitalist market economy? If so, how can we face the countless martyrs who shed their blood to establish our socialist regime?"

  Xiao Qiang's words were a bit over the top. This made Liu Binghua feel a bit indignant. Wasn't this just a normal discussion? Why was he being so aggressive?

  Liu Bihua's pride was also stirred up by Xiao Qiang, who gritted his teeth and said: "Class leader, I think your way of elevating this to a higher level is not appropriate. This is in class, we are just having a normal discussion. Now developing the economy is the trend... should we as excellent young cadres of our country still stick to being rigid? I don't see any conflict between developing the economy and heroic martyrs, do those heroic martyrs not want our country to become rich?"

  Liu Bihua actually didn't give the class monitor Xiao Qiang any face, and coldly retorted, which made all the classmates feel that there was a good show to watch. Class monitor Xiao Qiang had a very powerful background, how could he tolerate an outsider like Liu Bihua being so openly provocative?

  As expected, Xiao Qiang stood up again and glared at Liu Bihua, saying: "Liu Bihua, my fellow student, I'm disappointed by your forgetfulness. I won't say you've forgotten your ancestors... but without those 'old revolutionaries' you call 'stuffy', would we have a new country? Shouldn't we always be on guard against capitalism? What do you mean by openly advocating for capitalist market economy?"

  After listening to Xiao Qiang's words, the old professor frowned and looked at Liu Bihua without speaking. Xiao Qiang's words had a hint of malice.

  "Yes... Liu Binghua is really too bold! We are a socialist country, how can we say that capitalism is good? The class monitor is right, we must be vigilant at all times against those capitalist Western countries..." The classmates started discussing and arguing with each other.

  Liu Bihua has already let it out! For no reason, why did the class monitor Xiao Qiang target himself? It's a bit inexplicable! Anyway, since it's already been said, just be bold and stick to it!

  Liu Ganghua coughed loudly and said, "Class leader. Although I'm young, I deeply love our country and our nation... For the sake of our country and nation, I can sacrifice everything! Including my life! So regarding what you said about me being disloyal to my ancestors... I am extremely indignant! You are insulting the sincere heart that loves our country and the Chinese nation!"

  Liu Bihua's words were spoken with great passion and fervor, and everyone could feel his sincere heart of loving the country and nation from this speech. So the classroom immediately fell silent. Even Xiao Qiang, who had a face full of anger, did not stand up again to attack Liu Bihua at that moment.

  He paused for a moment, then Liu Binyuan continued: "There is an idiom called 'replace the old with the new'. I think everyone knows what it means. No, anything cannot remain unchanged, and we need to absorb new things and replace the old! I think everyone has overlooked an important issue - that is, under the premise of adhering to socialism, appropriately absorbing some advanced capitalist elements that are beneficial to our socialist society! I didn't say let the capitalist market economy completely replace our socialist planned economy! Please understand this point before discussing with me. Thank you!"

  Quiet... The classroom was quiet. This remark did not have much shock value, nor did it have much killing power... Everyone was quiet because of Liu Bihua's tone and the aura he emitted! How is that possible? How could someone so young have such a strong presence?

  Class monitor Xiao Qiang obviously underestimated Liu Fei Hua's strong counterattack ability. Now he actually has a bit of a speechless feeling, which is unbearable for the competitive Xiao Qiang.

  "Alright! I admit that my previous views expressed to you were a bit misunderstood. Now, I really want to hear how can we both adhere to socialist planned economy and implement capitalist market economy? How do you resolve such self-contradictory things?" Xiao Qiang's sharp attack began again! The whole class held their breath, this question was indeed too deadly, not to mention Liu Bihua, even a country's think tank couldn't completely solve this contradiction. Otherwise, there would be no need to discuss the issue of being capitalist or socialist.

  Ren Tianxiang, Wang Xiaomeng, Wang Yaohui... looked at Liu Bihua with tension. Wang Xiaomeng now has a little regret, he did not expect the professor to let everyone discuss freely, and did not expect the class monitor Xiao Qiang would so clearly oppose Liu Bihua, now they are worried about whether Liu Bihua can get through this difficulty.

  Liu Bihua calmed down and began to talk: "Yes, one is socialism and the other is capitalism; one is a planned economy and the other is a market economy... On the surface, it seems that these are completely opposing and contradictory!

  But the leader said: Don't discuss, cross the river by feeling the stones! No matter if it's a white cat or a black cat, as long as it can catch mice, it's a good cat! I understood the leader's instructions and came up with this sentence: No matter if it's planned economy or market economy, an economy that makes the country rich and strong is a good economy!

  Liu Bihua finished speaking and paused, his eyes firmly scanning the entire class. The classroom was as quiet as death... Or would he sacrifice everything to become rich? Wouldn't that be implementing a capitalist market economy? Had Liu Bihua gone crazy? It took his classmates a long time to react, and then they all stared at him in shock - this madman Liu Bihua!