Chapter 51 Working Part-Time as a Senior Translator

"Don't listen to their gossip; they're just spreading rumors. Be careful." Song Hongjiao said this, her self-conscious expression returning.

"Ignore them. You're much better than them."

"You have a job and you can earn money; they're just jealous of you and your man!"

Du Ruoxia comforted Song Hongjiao, saying that these psychological traumas were more deadly than the direct physical harm.

"Mingwen has been away on a mission for several days. I hope nothing happens to him. I don't know when he'll be back." Song Hongjiao's mood dropped as she anxiously began to worry about her man.

Du Ruoxia touched her nose, as if she was the only one with a carefree attitude, as long as Gu Chengyuan didn't die.

That afternoon, the phone booth notified Song Hongjiao that she had a phone call.

Du Ruoxia was surprised; three days was quite a fast pace for Director Xin!

"Let's go together, let's eat in the cafeteria." Du Ruoxia pulled Song Hongjiao up.

She knew perfectly well that she had definitely found a job.

After several days of silence, she began to think that the rumors about Director Xin were wrong.

Song Hongjiao and Du Ruoxia arrived at the phone booth, and it took a while for the call to come through.

As soon as the call connected, it was Director Xin's voice on the other end, "Hello, Comrade Song Hongjiao, this is Director Xin."

"Hello, curator, I'm Song Hongjiao," Song Hongjiao replied reservedly.

"I've already looked into your work situation. Don't worry, your job won't be affected, and the bonuses that were withheld from you will be returned to you!" Director Xin assured him.

Song Hongjiao's mouth dropped open in shock, tears welling in her eyes. "Really? Curator, are you serious?"

"Absolutely, I strictly forbid this kind of behavior. You can come back to work as soon as possible without worry!" Director Xin continued.

"Okay, okay, thank you, curator!" Song Hongjiao was very excited.

Du Ruoxia smiled as she watched Song Hongjiao's overflowing joy, but before she could congratulate Song Hongjiao, Director Xin's voice came again.

"Comrade Song Hongjiao, may I ask if you can contact Comrade Du Ruoxia?" Director Xin continued cautiously.

Du Ruoxia raised an eyebrow; had her matter been resolved?

Song Hongjiao thought differently from Du Ruoxia. "Director Xin, Du Ruoxia only contacted you to help me. Can you please not hold her responsible?"

Song Hongjiao's almost pleading voice stunned Du Ruoxia and Director Xin. Did Song Hongjiao think that she had done something wrong to get the job?

Seeing that Song Hongjiao was about to continue speaking, Du Ruoxia quickly took the phone.

"Director Xin, I'm here!" Du Ruoxia said.

Upon hearing Du Ruoxia's voice, Director Xin on the other end immediately became excited, "Comrade Du!"

"I've finally found you! You didn't write your phone number clearly in the address you left!" Director Xin said helplessly.

Du Ruoxia was taken aback; she didn't know the compound's phone number.

“Even if I had a phone, I still wouldn’t be able to reach you,” Director Xin explained.

Du Ruoxia belatedly realized that they didn't have a phone number for the family compound, but neither did she!

"Sorry, I forgot to write it," Du Ruoxia said calmly.

Director Xin grew anxious when she noticed she hadn't inquired about the translation results. "I'm telling you, your documents have passed the review!"

Du Ruoxia nodded calmly and replied, "I know."

Director Xin's enthusiasm was instantly dampened, and he remained silent for a while before speaking again.

"Comrade Du, you don't regret not translating for me, do you?" Director Xin asked in a flustered tone.

"No, I'm listening to what you have to say," Du Ruoxia replied calmly.

"That's good, that's good." Director Xin thought Du Ruoxia was calm and composed.

"The manager said you translated very well and they want to hire you as our senior translator," Director Xin informed her.

Du Ruoxia paused, her hand holding the phone thudding loudly!

"Director Xin, I don't want to join the library as an employee." Du Ruoxia refused directly.

Du Ruoxia's words completely stunned Director Xin and Song Hongjiao. Song Hongjiao was still shocked that Du Ruoxia wanted to become a senior translator in the library when Du Ruoxia refused.

"Comrade Du Ruoxia, please reconsider. Senior translator is already a very high position, and your academic qualifications are holding you back a bit," Director Xin anxiously advised on the other end of the line.

"Director Xin, I can't work for the library, but I'm open to anything else," Du Ruoxia insisted.

"Comrade Du Ruoxia, don't be so quick to refuse, think about it again!" Director Xin was so anxious that he was sweating profusely.

"No matter how long I think about it, the result will be the same. I'm still working at the county hospital." Du Ruoxia laughed helplessly.

Director Xin and Song Hongjiao were both stunned. Only then did Song Hongjiao realize, "Oh yeah, Du Ruoxia is a doctor at the county hospital. She's just too outstanding."

Director Xin was anxious. Du Ruoxia was still in school, so who would translate the materials for them? It was such a rare opportunity to find a promising talent, but what if the higher-ups asked him for someone else? Where was he supposed to find someone?

Thinking about how the leader had said today that they would be given more tasks, Director Xin's head throbbed even more. He had already agreed!

"Comrade Du, you can't do this. You were the one who came to me, and I've already secured the best treatment for you. Now you're telling me you're not going to do it anymore." Director Xin said with a mournful face.

"Director Xin, I only do translations, can I get a translation fee?" Du Ruoxia expressed her thoughts.

Director Xin's eyes lit up when he heard this. This method wasn't impossible; the translator could also receive a separate translation fee.

"Comrade Du, we've already agreed on this, and it can't be changed. You have to translate the materials for me!" Director Xin seized the opportunity to make his request.

Du Ruoxia smiled and said, "How much material do you have? I work three days a week at the county hospital, and I can translate it in my spare time. If you don't mind, I can take it home to translate at night, since I already have my main job."

Director Xin felt both regretful and relieved. He had a translator, but it was only temporary. He was relieved that someone had finally taken over the mountain of documents!

“Translate as much as you can during this time!” Director Xin immediately said.

The fact that Director Xin was able to find Du Ruoxia must mean that he had already investigated her background and cleared her name.

Du Ruoxia is capable of fulfilling his request, and she will continue to do so unless there are special circumstances, since translation is lucrative!

"Then I would like to trouble Director Xin to help me apply for a commission," Du Ruoxia finally requested.

She wanted the translation fee to be as high as possible.

Song Hongjiao watched the entire negotiation process between Du Ruoxia and the curator, completely stunned, and didn't react until Du Ruoxia hung up the phone.

"Hey, you're back to your senses!" Du Ruoxia gestured in front of Song Hongjiao.

Song Hongjiao looked at Du Ruoxia, who seemed about to say something but hesitated, while the latter simply laughed.

"What, scared? Didn't I tell you, you'll soon find out what I'm going to do?" Du Ruoxia said with a smile.

"I'm just shocked, how did you suddenly become my colleague!" Song Hongjiao was still unable to calm down.

She was able to do this thanks to the time she spent learning English, and she was just a regular, low-level translator.

"Do you want more money?" Du Ruoxia looked at Song Hongjiao with a pleased expression.

Song Hongjiao's eyes lit up. Of course she wanted to!

"Follow me, no, follow me, you'll definitely be fine!" Du Ruoxia said confidently.

After discussing the matter with Director Xin, Du Ruoxia finalized the next steps of the plan.