The matter of exchanging money for dried sweet potatoes and tea was omitted.
When Principal Zhong talked about translation, he became much more serious.
Gu Yunyang could only humbly say, "My English is probably alright, and my mechanical vocabulary is also decent. I personally really like mechanics, so I usually study it a lot."
Zhuge Qiao rubbed his chin and laughed, "We've heard about that too. You modified the bicycle production line at the agricultural machinery factory, and you also developed a semi-mechanized threshing machine and a diesel engine? A hero indeed, young man."
Gu Yunyang did not doubt the two's abilities.
Judging from the expressions of the two men when they arrived, and from the fact that Principal Zhong specially brought people to visit, he also appeared very composed.
In addition, Principal Zhong's attitude towards Zhuge Qiao was quite respectful.
I guessed that this translation mission still needed to be kept highly confidential.
The other party will certainly not trust you immediately; some investigation is definitely necessary.
But at this moment, Gu Yunyang still pretended to know nothing and looked over in surprise: "The principal and Mr. Zhuge already know about this little thing I did?"
He scratched his head sheepishly, looking just like a kid who had been caught doing chores by an adult.
This is the attitude that young people of this age should have.
Zhuge Qiao observed carefully and found that although he seemed a little embarrassed, he also appeared somewhat arrogant and secretly proud.
He was taken aback at first, but then he realized that Gu Yunyang was only sixteen years old this year, yet he had become the brigade secretary and led the Red Flag Brigade to make significant changes.
He also helped the agricultural machinery factory and led it out of its predicament.
It is truly commendable that a young person of this age could do all this.
He was somewhat proud, a little arrogant—isn't that the kind of demeanor a young person of this age should have?
If everyone were like them, old-fashioned and dull, where would the future of the country lie?
"Not bad." This was the first time Zhuge Qiao had given Gu Yunyang a positive compliment.
Principal Zhong was somewhat surprised; he had thought Zhuge Qiao would be dissatisfied with Gu Yunyang's subtle pride.
He has always preferred people with a calm and composed personality.
Gu Yunyang's behavior seems a bit erratic.
However, Principal Zhong did not speak, but looked at Zhuge Qiao.
Zhuge Qiao handed over a transcribed document, and Gu Yunyang immediately understood what was going on.
This is to test my abilities.
It wasn't Principal Zhong who recommended him; Gu Yunyang just boasted about how amazing he was.
Zhuge Qiao immediately believed it.
It still needs to undergo some testing.
This translation task is very important, and Zhuge Qiao has to consider many aspects.
Gu Yunyang didn't say much. He took the document, apologized, took out a pen from his pocket, and a notebook from his shoulder bag. He then began to translate.
People these days like to keep a pen in their shirt pocket.
It makes one appear cultured and knowledgeable.
Of course, not everyone has the ability to afford a fountain pen.
Zhuge Qiao observed carefully and discovered that it was a Parker pen, which is not common in China and is very expensive.
In that era, the mainstream fountain pen brands in China were Shanghai and Hero, and their prices were not cheap.
There are also some foreign brands, such as Montblanc, Parker, and Pelikan.
Normally you can't buy them; you need to go to the Friendship Store and use foreign exchange certificates to buy them.
The Parker pen in Gu Yunyang's hand costs over a hundred yuan at the Friendship Store.
At that price, you could buy a Shanghai brand watch or a bicycle at a supply and marketing cooperative.
That's really not cheap.
Zhuge Qiao's expression turned serious, and he gave Principal Zhong a meaningful look.
Principal Zhong was taken aback. He followed Zhuge Qiao's gaze and saw a Parker pen.
His eyes narrowed at first, but then he relaxed.
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