Rich in the 70s: I Made a Rugged Veteran a Millionaire novel Chapter 279

Chapter 279: Chapter 279: It’s New Year’s

December 28th, Night School, Principal Wang’s office.

Jiang Cheng, who was here setting exam questions, answered the phone, not expecting that the other person would be looking for her.

"This is Jiang Cheng."

The phone had a bit of static, and the call quality was average.

After Jiang Cheng said several times that she was Jiang Cheng, the other party finally understood.

"Jiang Cheng—this is Director Leng."

Jiang Cheng responded, and Director Leng explained the purpose of the call.

"Beijing plans to conduct translation training after the New Year, expected to last a month. We’d like to invite you to teach."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Cheng agreed without any hesitation.

Director Leng was pleased and continued, "It starts after the New Year, so you can prepare your lessons."

"By the way, this time it’s not just about translation training. Some factories will also send people, mainly to discuss product diversity and international integration issues."

"I was thinking, if you have time, it’d be best if you could participate too. Beijing greatly appreciates your contributions at the trade fair."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Cheng’s eyes brightened a bit more.

Rather than letting translators shoulder the burden, it’s better to solve the problem at its core.

As long as the product is good, foreigners won’t be able to resist buying.

"I got it, Director Leng, I’ll be ready."

After exchanging a few more words with Director Leng, Jiang Cheng hung up the phone.

Jiang Cheng, having hung up the phone, finished the last page of questions in front of her and handed it to Principal Wang saying, "I have something to do, I won’t be coming for the next few days."

Principal Wang took the questions.

"It’s no use coming anyway, we’re on break."

"Right... how many days off?"

"Three days."

Principal Wang coldly stated the number, and Jiang Cheng’s mouth twitched.

A three-day holiday?

At this moment, she had only one thought: luckily she wasn’t working here.

Jiang Cheng packed her backpack, said goodbye to Principal Wang, and walked out.

Along the way, she greeted the teachers who had come in for overtime; several teachers responded with a wry smile, and after Jiang Cheng walked away, they all poked their heads out.

"Do you think she can come back?"

"Probably not, she left early today."

"Better not, I haven’t finished grading yesterday’s papers yet."

"Yesterday? I haven’t even finished the day before yesterday’s."

"I’ve been working overtime so much these days my hair is falling out."

After the group of teachers complained, they all dutifully went back to working overtime.

Complaints aside, they knew the difference between good and bad.

*

On her way back, Jiang Cheng stopped by a bookstore.

She picked up a stack of translation materials from the store, and then returned to the communal courtyard.

Once back, Jiang Cheng granted Li Chunxiang and Sun Aiguo a holiday; they didn’t need to come for lessons that evening.

After giving them the break, Jiang Cheng began to prepare training materials.

She suddenly became busy.

But she wasn’t the only one; Grandma Shen was busy with the New Year preparations, Shen Yue was busy drawing comic books, Shen Xing was busy learning English, and Shen Que was even busier.

On the day of December 30th, everyone except Shen Que put down their work.

Because Shen Que was the director, he volunteered to be on duty on this important day, which was a tradition in almost every factory.

Although Grandma Shen was regretful, she understood.

At home, only the two little ones, Grandma Shen, and George, who was invited by Jiang Cheng, remained.

George didn’t initially want to leave the lab, but probably because he got familiar with Shen Xing and knew Jiang Cheng, he eventually came.

In the North, the New Year’s meal is eaten during the day, and dumplings are eaten in the evening while keeping vigil.

If a family is well-off, they might spend several days cleaning, frying food, and offering sacrifices to the Kitchen God, among other things.

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