Chapter 465 New Colleague
The next morning, just as the morning sun was shining through the brick walls of the Intelligence Analysis Department's bungalow, Lin Anan heard crisp footsteps coming from the corridor.
The voice did not sound like that of an ordinary colleague, but rather like that of a well-trained soldier, who took every step on the right note.
"Knock knock knock" there was knock on the office door.
Lin Anan looked up and saw a young woman in military uniform standing at the door, with a briefcase on her shoulder. Her short hair was combed neatly, revealing a full forehead and a pair of sharp phoenix eyes.
"Translator Lin, I'm Li Ran, here to report in." The woman spoke, her voice as clear as a morning bell, with the unique frankness of a northern girl.
She was very tall, about 1.75 meters, and her military uniform made her stand straight like a poplar.
Lin Anan stood up and shook hands. "Come in and sit down. I've prepared your seat. Mr. Tan has told me about the rest. You've come just in time. We only have two days left before we leave for Kyoto. We have to hurry."
Li Ran did not sit down. Instead, he took out two thick translation manuscripts from his briefcase and spread them on the table. "Last night, I went through all the foreign-related translation manuscripts of the Central Committee meetings in the past five years, focusing on the terminology of border issues and trade negotiations."
She ran her finger over the paragraph on “historical remain issues”. “Ning used the term ‘historical remain issues’ before translating here, but the latest translation should use ‘legacy issues’. I have marked it in red…”
Lin Anan raised her eyebrows.
This female comrade was not only quick in her actions, but also able to spot the old problems in Ning Jian's translation at a glance.
"You're very observant. Your majors are English and Russian, right?" Lin Anan handed Li Ran a cup of hot tea. "This meeting has added a border trade negotiation session. There are Russian experts in the other delegation. Your Russian will be very useful."
"Yes." Li Ran took the teacup and said crisply, "I worked as a translator in the Heihe Border Army for three years and had a lot of dealings with the Russians."
"Okay! In the next two days, we have to go through all the agendas, including mock question-and-answer sessions and emergency response. Nothing can be missed."
"No problem, I promise not to hold you back!" Li Ran stood straight in a military posture and saluted Lin Anan.
There was a gleam in her eyes, and she looked like a bullet ready to be fired at the shooting range, sharp and aggressive.
Lin Anan smiled when she saw her like this. She felt that she was in very good spirits and had a tenacious spirit of not giving up.
The two of them put their office chairs together, sorted out the documents one by one, and immediately got down to work.
"This is the diplomatic etiquette manual I compiled. It includes details such as the length of handshakes in different countries and the direction of handing business cards. Translator Lin, please check if there is anything missing."
"Um?"
Lin Anan took the manual, somewhat puzzled, as it was clearly marked with different colored pens, even including a note that a certain country's representative was used to handing things over with his left hand.
It's no wonder Li Ran did this, because Ning Jian has been very good at making trouble recently. Everyone in the military translation circle knows one thing:
Although Translator Lin has strong language skills, most of her skills are just theory. After all, she has never been sent abroad on official business. She might not even know the rules when she goes to such a big occasion.
Lin Anan took a closer look and praised sincerely. "You are very careful."
She thought Li Ran prepared it for her, and thought she was particularly attentive, and corrected some errors in the document.
"Different countries have different customs, so the etiquette they display will also be different. For example, in many North American countries, most of them are handshakes, regardless of gender. But European countries also have kissing and hand kissing, which are not applicable to Chinese diplomacy.
Bowing, clasping hands, hugging, etc. are also customs of other countries and are not offensive. But don't worry too much, after all, this is the international diplomacy of the United Nations Central Committee, we are the host, and the guests should follow the host's wishes.
In addition, any religion, politics, personal income, etc. are taboo topics...”
Li Ran paused!
Judging from the things Lin Anan said and said, how could she be a person who didn't know etiquette?
Li Ran understood immediately and his expression became more serious. "I've learned a lesson. I've been at the grassroots level for a long time. I still need to learn more about many details. After all, details determine success or failure."
"Yes, we must be extremely careful. Translation is not a megaphone, but an invisible blade. Every word translated may determine the outcome of a game."
Li Ran was completely convinced.
Lin Anan felt that she was full of energy and vigor, like a sharp blade.
She felt that Lin Anan was very special. She looked gentle and quiet, but she was actually very talented, steady and reliable.
For the next three hours, there was constant discussion in the office, accompanied by the rustling sound of pens scratching across paper.
The sunlight shines through the window lattice, casting moving shadows on the two people.
Lin Anan looked at Li Ran who was busy checking the translation, and suddenly felt that Commander Zheng's arrangement made sense - this "sharp blade" from the grassroots might be more suitable for guarding the translation line of this central meeting than Ning Jian's seemingly sharp but rusty knife.
As the morning went by, the two of them gradually gained in sync with each other.
"We will go to the war room this afternoon to practice mock questions and answers, and Mr. Tan will come to give us instructions in person."
"no problem."
Lin Anan glanced at the clock again, "I'm going home to eat, do you want to join me?"
Lin Anan seems kind, but she seldom takes the initiative to approach others. The fact that she can say this shows that she likes Li Ran.
Li Ran was a little flattered!
She should have refused, but when the words came to her lips, they turned into, "Okay! Is it convenient?"
"It's convenient. My mom cooks delicious food."
"Then... let's go?"
Coincidentally, Chu Mingzhou had an urgent mission in the group today, so he led the team out personally.
The result was that Li Ran rode the bike and Lin Anan sat on the back seat of her bike.
Lin Anan also sighed, "You Northeastern girls are so high up in the sky, and your legs are so long that it's easy for you to ride a 28-inch bicycle."
"Is that so? I'm from the three provinces of Heilongjiang. In terms of height, we Northeasterners are really the best. During the Anti-Japanese War, everyone in our area was the main force. Not only were the men good at fighting, but the women and children were also good.
It’s just… they’re all too good at fighting. Only one out of ten men in our village is left. In the end, we can only rely on women to stand up.”
Li Ran said it lightly, but Lin Anan's heart sank when he heard it.
During the 14 years of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the people of Northeast China took the lead in raising the banner of resistance and waged a long struggle against the enemy under extremely difficult conditions. Countless soldiers and civilians sacrificed their lives, and millions...
They are our compatriots who interpret national integrity with their blood and lives!
“It’s really remarkable.”
The sun dyed the sycamore leaves in the military compound golden green. The 28-inch bicycle passed through the scattered light. The sound of the wheels rolling over the gravel road was mixed with Lin Anan's gentle laughter: "Your riding skill is really steady."
"When I was at the grassroots level, I rode my bike to deliver translations every day. One time, it was raining heavily and I fell into a mud pit while riding my bike. The translation was on my head but it didn't get wet."
“Hahahaha… good job.”
Li Ran stepped on the brake and the bicycle stopped in front of the Chu family's door.
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