Chapter Ninety-Nine: Whoever Goes Back on Their Word Is a Coward
“But if you two can’t translate it, you’ll have to walk around the translation office, no… around the family compound, saying all the while that you’re a petty idiot, and you’ll have to do odd jobs for everyone in the translation office for a month.”
"You're really cunning. You want two conditions? Let me repeat them. If you lose, you have to call me 'Dad' and 'Yuzhu's Mom' in front of all the soldiers on the training field."
Shen Yuzhu: "......."
We just got married and don't want a son yet, especially not one this big!
"Fine, whoever goes back on their word is a coward."
"make a deal!"
With Staff Officer Jin, Tan Ying, Regiment Commander Li, and everyone from the translation department as witnesses, Shen Yuzhu and Ren Baobei immediately grabbed paper and pen and began translating after the process began.
To everyone's surprise except Tan Ying, the two of them, without discussing it, each took half and started translating.
Tang Wu was so confident because the manuscript was completed by everyone in the translation department. In the rounds of competition just now, Shen Yuzhu and Ren Baobei had indeed performed exceptionally well.
Even so, he didn't believe that the two of them could outperform everyone in the translation department.
Shen Yuzhu and Ren Baobei huddled together looking at the documents.
Several people gathered around Tang Wu. Some wanted to see just how capable Shen Yuzhu and Ren Baobei were, while others seemed to already have the image of Tang Wu kneeling and calling him "Dad" in their minds.
"Hey, why are you targeting those two young girls? Putting aside the fact that they are Teacher Tan's students, how could you be so cruel to such delicate and beautiful girls?"
"Are you out of your mind? Those two? Beautiful?"
Tang Wu's disgusted expression shocked everyone around him.
After spending so much time together, how could I not have noticed that this person is half-blind and can't tell beauty from ugliness?
......
While the discussion was in full swing, Staff Officer Jin and Regiment Commander Li were also watching Tan Ying with smiles. If it were anything else, they might have tried to persuade Tan Ying to talk to Shen Yuzhu and Ren Baobei.
The document was a headache for the entire translation department, and they didn't believe that just these two people could decipher it.
Shen Yuzhu and Ren Baobei were completely oblivious to what was happening around them, focusing solely on the documents.
The two of them took turns translating the first half of the text, their hands almost never stopping. When they encountered something they didn't understand, they would read it out in advance, and the other person would naturally translate it.
Through this collaborative effort, they managed to complete almost the entire translation.
Tang Wu's smug expression disappeared, replaced by a serious one, and those who were on good terms with him also became tense.
These two girls are indeed very strong, but they still hope that Tang Wu can win. After all, the stakes between the two sides are really high, and if the translation department loses...
Then everyone knew that they were a bunch of idiots, not even as good as two little girls.
Tan Ying calmly blew away the foam on her tea. Her composure made Staff Officer Jin and Regiment Commander Li feel uneasy. Although they hadn't stopped her earlier, they felt that Shen Yuzhu and Ren Baobei wouldn't be as capable as their people.
But now he suddenly felt uncertain. This was a private bet, but a soldier keeps his word. If he lost, he would have to admit his mistake and be punished. The key issue was that it would be very embarrassing.
"Madam, these kids got carried away with their competition. You know what? I told you they were just young and impetuous. Look at them, they've even started making bets. The army can't have this kind of atmosphere. It'll sound terrible if word gets out."
"That's right. We'll have to really put discipline on them from now on. We can't let these brats do whatever they want."
Tan Ying remained expressionless, completely ignoring the two old foxes' words.
What were they doing just now? They were about to lose, and now they're starting to protect their own. Don't they realize that if it were an ordinary student, would she be able to get them into the army?
Today, we'll show them just how amazing the students Tan Ying selected are.
Half an hour later, Shen Yuzhu and Ren Baobei reviewed the translated manuscript together and placed it on the table.
"Alright, the translation is complete. Feel free to look at it. If you have any questions, you can ask us. We'll answer them to the best of our ability."
Even before they finished, some people were already getting restless. Now that they were done, all twenty-odd people crowded around, passing the four manuscripts around for a look.
When it reached Tang Wu, his fingers were trembling.
Just by listening to the occasional exclamations of praise from his comrades, he knew that he might lose this time.
A dozen minutes later, everyone was shocked, full of admiration, worship, jealousy, resentment, envy... a variety of complex emotions flashed in their eyes until the manuscript was handed to Tan Ying.
She clicked her tongue and put the manuscript on the table with disdain.
"You two, don't think this is a simple translation and treat it so casually. This is how I always teach you. It took you so long to translate. With your abilities, ten minutes would have been enough, but you took half an hour. Humph!"
"Teacher, I was wrong. I've been rushing to finish my manuscript lately, plus my wedding, so I haven't been able to study properly. I was wrong, and I'll definitely shorten the time next time."
"You are right. I will definitely follow your teachings strictly in the future, enrich my professional knowledge, and read less frivolous books."
The two of them stood there obediently like quails, letting Tan Ying accept the beatings and punishments, which made all the people in the translation department extremely envious.
Being scolded by Teacher Tan is such a blessing!
Staff Officer Jin and Regiment Commander Li both looked rather grim; it was embarrassing!
"Madam, please stop scolding us. If you think Comrades Shen Yuzhu and Ren Baobei haven't done enough, how are we supposed to live? Isn't that right?"
“My students, who dares to say they’re bad? If they were bad, I would have taken them to Beijing long ago if I could have kept them in the army. You two should be happy and proud of their arrival, instead of watching them being harassed without doing anything about it. From now on, they will be your soldiers.”
These words immediately made Staff Officer Jin and Regiment Commander Li stand at attention, their eyes shining as they looked at Tan Ying.
Just as he was about to excitedly agree, Tan Ying said, "This young comrade just lost to my student. Although it was a bet, there should be sportsmanship in gambling. Shouldn't he accept his loss now?"
Tang Wu's breath caught in his throat, his face flushed red, and he almost fainted.
He thought Teacher Tan would laugh it off and let the matter pass, but he didn't expect her to come and support the two students.
"I......"
"Not here, it's at the training ground. Oh dear, it's training time now. Come on, son, your mom and I will take you there properly. Your mom and I have prepared a red envelope for you, how about that?"
Everyone: "..."
That little girl's words are really too much!!!
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