How I Tamed My Wolfish Husband Back in 80s-Chapter 340 - 342: Cannot Slack Off_1

Jin Daxue was in charge of cutting fabrics, and Qin Jin had someone bring in a newly imported cutting machine. Once the fabric was stacked properly, a single cut with the machine would do the job.

After efficiency improved, she finished work earlier than anyone else. Seeing Li Qiao busy, she deliberately lowered her voice, "Qiaoqiao, why bother serving them? Just let them do it themselves."

"They’ve come all the way here. How can I not offer hospitality as the host? Besides, I haven’t really been serving them that much," Li Qiao said. Qin Jin might have already talked to them, so when she was busy, there would always be someone helping her out. Therefore, she only had to buy groceries on the first day.

After that, when she came over, they had already bought, washed, and chopped everything.

All she needed to do was to fire up the stove and stir-fry.

Moreover, she only cooked dinner, and what was more important, they were leaving tomorrow.

Li Qiao finished cooking the dishes and called out to everyone, "Dinner’s ready. Clean up after yourselves when you’re done eating."

"Eh, sister-in-law, go on with your work. Thank you for these past few days."

"You’re welcome." Li Qiao smiled, said goodbye to everyone, and left.

In the evening, when they were sleeping, there was a knocking at the door. Qin Jin went out to see that it was the landlord of the big, mixed courtyard, who said that there was a disturbance due to a noisy crowd in the yard, reported by the neighbors.

Qin Jin went back and told Li Qiao he would step outside for a moment, then left with the landlord.

When he got there, the public security team happened to be checking their introduction letters. Seeing that everyone had identification, they criticized them and then left.

Qin Jin warned them to keep quiet before he, too, walked away.

He had thought the matter was settled, but the next day Old Mrs. Qin found out about the situation in the big mixed courtyard from Jin Daxue and grasped Qin Jin’s ear, interrogating him, "You little rascal, your guts are getting bigger and bigger. Engaging in business, causing a ruckus in the house with over a dozen people, freeloading, and keeping it from me. Are you trying to start a rebellion?" Several people in the village didn’t even mention it; if it weren’t for Daxue, she still wouldn’t know.

Li Qiao explained on behalf of Qin Jin, "Grandma, it’s just transporting goods for the tobacco market, legitimate business, and they are leaving today." Now that the private sector was fully liberalized, ordinary people could also enter the tobacco market. Qin Jin was thinking of his old buddies from his hometown with whom he used to get into fights, so he went back to lead them here to transport goods. They could earn money together and prosper together.

Old Mrs. Qin, hearing that people were ready to leave, softened her expression and loosened her grip on Qin Jin’s ear, "I see."

Rubbing his sore ear, Qin Jin cursed the snitch in his mind!

They had to be driven out.

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And so the storm passed.

Life returned to calm. On Saturday, Li Qiao went back to her dormitory to rest at noon. The dormitory manager relayed a message that someone was looking for her outside, and when she went out, she saw it was Director Wei from the publishing house. She greeted him warmly.

Director Wei reproached her, "Since the last semester break, you haven’t been back to the newspaper office, so I had to come to the school." He didn’t realize until his arrival that she was actually quite a prominent figure at the school.

In the announcement board, there were photos and introductions of her: jumping grades from ’78 to ’76, perfect scores in professional courses, and numerous academic papers published within a year.

The honor of translating and publishing a book was not even mentioned.

She said, "Your last translated book sold well. I have another one here, and I would like you to translate it. I wonder if you’re available."

Li Qiao naturally replied that she was free. Translating a book could earn her thousands in royalties. Even if she wasn’t free, she would make time. "Did you bring the manuscript? And the price? The last book sold well; the price should go up for this one, right?"

Director Wei replied, "I brought it. How about we find a place to sit down and talk slowly?"

Li Qiao responded, "Sure, there’s a newly opened coffee shop near our school. The environment is very nice. I’ll treat you, let’s go!"

Director Wei laughed merrily in agreement.

Once there, Li Qiao ordered two cups of coffee, and they sat down to enjoy the coffee and chat leisurely.

Director Wei said that the translation fee would be increased from five yuan fifty to six yuan, with a deadline of three months. The delivery time could be extended appropriately, and the fee would be settled immediately after the review passed.

Li Qiao briefly flipped through the manuscript, which posed somewhat of a challenge, but it was manageable. No wonder Director Wei came to her. If such a book were to be translated by a famous translator, the cost would be high, but she was a newcomer with decent skills, cheap and efficient.

She had no objections and assured him that she would definitely complete the task perfectly.

Around two o’clock, Director Wei had to leave, and Li Qiao also planned to return to school for class. Today was the last session of the accounting course, and the teacher would assign exam tasks. She needed to go back and listen, to prepare for the upcoming exams.

Li Qiao said goodbye to Director Wei, and quickly walked toward the campus, making it to the classroom just as the bell rang.

Qin Jin was already there, with the seat next to him empty, obviously saved for her.

"Why are you so late today?" Qin Jin whispered.

Li Qiao: "The publishing house’s manager asked me to translate a book."

"Aren’t you supposed to be preparing for the graduate exams?"

"Not in a hurry."

Qin Jin’s heart ached in sympathy. She was so driven, a young girl putting in so much effort; he, as a man, couldn’t afford to slack off.

He, too, had to give it his all in his career, to stand out from the rest.

That way, when others mentioned her, no one would say she had poor taste, choosing a partner who’s a petty trader and hooligan, someone utterly beneath her.

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When the class ended, the teacher informed the students about the exam time, Wednesday, October 3rd at 8 o’clock in the morning, and reminded them to be on time before leaving.

Li Qiao and Qin Jin walked to the library with their books.

The exams were approaching, and they needed to thoroughly digest all the key points the teacher had outlined.

On their way, they encountered Xue Sufen. Because of Qin Jin’s slap, Xue Sufen was too scared to approach them and took a detour. In her heart, she was resentful, silently cursing, "Scoundrel pretending to be a college student."

Li Qiao and Qin Jin didn’t look at her, heading straight into the library to find a quiet spot to read.

Soon it was dark, and as Li Qiao was preparing to go for dinner, someone suddenly slapped her on the shoulder.

She turned to see it was Nan Chuyi.

"Xue..."

Nan Chuyi put a finger to her lips to shush her, then whispered, "I just knew you’d be here." She took an envelope out of her medical book and placed it on the table before sitting down opposite Li Qiao.

Li Qiao looked down to see it was a letter from the middle school in her hometown.

A thick stack of them.

If it was the money for the radio she’d sent, the shape of the envelope would be wrong.

All letters? What could be so much to write about?

She opened it and saw.

The letter was personally written by the principal, expressing special thanks for the radio and tapes she’d donated to the school.

The school would record her act of kindness in its history.

Li Qiao was surprised and flattered. Having her Top Scholar achievement already recorded was one thing, but this, too?

She continued reading.

The letters below were from her senior, Yu Xiu. Yu Xiu said that she had reported Mrs. Cai as she taught her.

Officials had ordered Mrs. Cai to apologize, but the damage to her reputation was irrevocable.

Her name was still tarnished, and she wanted to come to Beijing to clear her head, wondering if Li Qiao would welcome her.

Naturally, Li Qiao was welcoming and thought of bringing Yu Xiu over, since Liu Er was going back home these days.

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