Chapter 172
Graduate students are different from undergraduate students. Undergraduate students focus on classes and have internships as a supplement, while graduate students are just the opposite.
Students in the history department do not have to go to the laboratory during their internship. They just read books and study antiques. Sometimes, they also have to follow their supervisors to visit real tombs.
Students have very strong adaptability. Even if they are not used to the new environment in the first two days, they will quickly get into the new environment by the third day.
This time, Chu Jiujiu finally got her wish and became the squad leader. As for Fang Cheng, he and Chu Jiujiu chose different majors, and the two of them had no competitive relationship for a long time.
While attending classes, dealing with various homework assigned by the teacher, and preparing to receive the exchange group, Chu Jiujiu once again experienced the feeling of being overwhelmed.
The country's doors have reopened. Regardless of whether Chu Jiujiu is willing to accept it or admit it, people nowadays are excited and respectful when they hear that foreigners are coming in, as if they are some kind of treasure, superior to their compatriots.
There is nothing we can do about it. Due to various factors, people's concepts are difficult to change for a while. However, it will not always be like this. When our own strength becomes stronger, based on absolute strength, our confidence and confidence will gradually increase. Sooner or later, this concept will completely disappear, and it may even be the other way around.
By that time, new problems will probably arise, but that will have nothing to do with people today.
After turning eighteen, Chu Jiujiu didn’t know if it was because she met more people and she was just entering society, but she always felt that sometimes she would have an emotion similar to that of an “angry young man”.
She really wanted to tell others that this was wrong, or tell them what she thought, but Chu Jiujiu herself knew that she didn't have that ability. If she went to lobby everyone one by one, she would probably be exhausted before she could succeed.
After thinking for a while and going over the faces of her entire family in her mind, Chu Jiujiu finally told Grandpa Han about her worries.
She had a hunch that only Grandpa Han could solve her troubles.
Grandpa Han did not disappoint everyone. After listening to her distressed words, Grandpa Han laughed cheerfully a few times, and then told her kindly, "You are young, it is normal to have such thoughts."
Young people are adults who have just grown up. When they are physically mature, they always want to show their skills when they are at their best. Everyone has a different way of showing their skills. Some choose to defend their country, some choose to work in a factory. In short, everyone chooses the way they are best at.
As for Chu Jiujiu, what she is best at in this regard is debating with others, so she always wants to convince others and make them think the same as her.
Grandpa Han understood her, but didn't want her to continue doing this.
Because it is a futile effort, it will do nothing except make her bang her head against the wall.
Finally, Grandpa Han said to her earnestly, "Truly inspiring words aren't spoken, but written down. If you really want to express your thoughts, why not write them down? That way, more people will see them."
Chu Jiujiu blinked and asked Grandpa Han in confusion, "But Director Ma said that we can't include personal opinions when writing papers, right?"
Grandpa Han: “…”
He coughed lightly and patted the table beside him. "Kid, who said you should write a paper? I mean, you can submit articles to newspapers. Ordinary people can write editorials too. As long as what you write makes sense, they will publish it."
Hearing what Grandpa Han said, Chu Jiujiu shook her head and said, "Forget it, I can't write that kind of thing."
Besides, not many people will read it even if I write it. It is uninteresting and only has an audience in this era without entertainment. When television becomes popular, who will read the newspaper word by word?
Chu Jiujiu lowered her head and fell into deep thought. After a while, she raised her head and said, "I know!"
Her eyes sparkled as she told Grandpa Han, "I'm not going to write editorials; that's meaningless. I'm going to write a book called 'A Collection of Ancient Chinese Unofficial History.' People love gossip, so if I write about love, hate, and passion, I'm sure many people will want to read it!"
Grandpa Han: "...Wait, what does this have to do with what we talked about before."
Chu Jiujiu said as a matter of course, "Of course it matters. When I write a paper, I can't write nonsense. But when I write a storybook, no one can stop me. I'll write one first and put it on the market to test the waters. As long as people read it, I'll immediately write another one. Improving cultural confidence and national confidence starts with me! As the old saying goes, using history as a mirror can understand the rise and fall of nations. For me, using history as a mirror can make sense!"
At this point, she pursed her lips and smiled, "I can also make some money to spend, so why not do it."
Grandpa Han: “…”
Little girl, your focus is actually on the last sentence.
Although he complained in his heart, Grandpa Han actually still supported Chu Jiujiu very much. As soon as Chu Jiujiu finished speaking, he even asked Secretary Wang if he knew anyone in the publishing house so that he could help Chu Jiujiu find someone to publish her book.
Chu Jiujiu was impatient. She would do what she said immediately. She took out a thick stack of blank notebooks distributed by the school and wrote the whole thing by hand. Within three days, her fingers were so tired that she couldn't straighten them.
Han Shengyi had no choice but to massage her. As soon as he pressed, Chu Jiujiu screamed, "No, no, no! Don't break it, it hurts!"
"You know it hurts, but why don't you control yourself? No one is urging you to do it, so why are you in such a hurry?"
Chu Jiujiu's hand was still in Han Shengyi's. She wasn't convinced, but because she ignored him, her voice became softer. "I only have time these few days. The exchange group is arriving this Sunday, and my teacher said that not only will I be in charge of the reception, but I'll also be the translator. I'll definitely be with them from morning till night, and I might not even have time to have dinner with you then."
As soon as Chu Jiujiu showed weakness, Han Shengyi's heart softened. She seemed to be sure of this, which made it impossible for Han Shengyi to say a harsh word every time.
Sighing slightly, Han Shengyi stopped torturing her fingers and instead wrapped her hand in his own. "I'll ask the teacher to let me be your translator."
Their foreign language proficiency is similar, so it really doesn't matter who they find.
Chu Jiujiu heard this and shook her head vigorously, "How can that be? You still have to go to the factory. I've already been delayed, so I can't let you go too. You go out and make good money. When my waitressing contract is over, we can go out for a good meal together."
Han Shengyi: "...It's the receptionist."
Chu Jiujiu shrugged, "What's the difference?"
Han Shengyi chuckled and stopped arguing with her about the address. Instead, he asked her, "Are you going back on Saturday?"
"Of course I will," Chu Jiujiu answered without hesitation, "Chu Shaoweiwei is coming back, and Erbao is coming too. I will definitely go back and stay at home for a day. I will go back to school in the evening."
Han Shengyi nodded. This was the only way.
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Receiving an exchange group is not such a simple task. Chu Jiujiu's classes were suspended on Friday. She followed other receptionists to visit hotels, receive training, and listen to instructions from teachers and leaders. Therefore, even though she stayed in the city on Friday, she had no time to go back home to take a look. When she got home in the middle of the night, everyone else was asleep, and only the two soldiers guarding the door greeted her.
The alert was still not lifted. Chu Jiujiu went from being embarrassed at the beginning to being able to walk in calmly. She said a few symbolic greetings and then went upstairs to sleep. She was so tired that she didn't even take a shower.
The next morning, while she was still dreaming about meeting Zhou Gong, a man tiptoed in and plopped down next to her. The Simmons mattress, which had just been replaced the previous month, was incredibly springy. Chu Jiujiu had originally been reluctant about it, but Chu Liqiang had renovated a new house for Chu Shao and replaced all her furniture along with it. Was this a mattress? This was clearly a sign of deep fatherly love.
It is this fatherly love that always makes people unable to resist.
Erbao exerted force and Chu Jiujiu flew into the air for a second and fell back onto the bed. Before Chu Jiujiu even opened her eyes, she had already swung the pillow at him.
Erbao was smiling when a pillow hit her. She had been sitting on the edge of the bed, but now she was sitting under the bed.
“…”
She climbed out from under the bed in dismay. Erbao didn't dare to do anything else. She stood silently and gave a dry laugh to Chu Jiujiu, who had already opened her eyes. "Sister Jiujiu, you're not awake yet."
Chu Jiujiu raised her eyelids, and her eyes could freeze people to death: "Is your brain not fully developed, or your cerebellum not fully developed? Can't you tell whether I am awake or not?"
Erbao: “…………”
Wow, Sister Jiujiu is so terrible when she wakes up in a bad mood.
Fortunately, Chu Jiujiu's bad temper only lasted three minutes, otherwise Erbao would have been shaking like an old-age polio patient. Chu Jiujiu changed her clothes slowly. Erbao was beside her. After observing her again and again, he found that her complexion had improved a lot. She became cheerful again, "Grandma Han asked me to come and call you for breakfast. My dad is here too. He sent me here. I'll have breakfast, and then he has to leave."
Chu Jiujiu put on her pants and turned her head to take a look at Erbao's outfit. She put down the short-sleeved T-shirt in her hand and picked up a long-sleeved hoodie. As she put it on, she asked, "Where are you going, Uncle Nie?"
Erbao sat on the edge of the bed and swung his legs. "I'm in a meeting. I heard he's going to be promoted."
After putting on her clothes, Chu Jiujiu thought about it and said, "This time, if I get promoted again, I'll be promoted to division commander. Will it be deputy division commander or full division commander?"
"Of course he's the deputy. My dad has only made one contribution in the past few years, which is not enough for an exceptional promotion. Wait until the appointment is made. Sister Jiujiu, remember to come over for dinner. My mom is going to spend a lot of money this time. She won't eat at home, but will spend money to eat out."
Chu Jiujiu couldn't help but laugh, "That's really not easy. In all these years, I've never seen Aunt Nie take the initiative to go to a restaurant."
Erbao also laughed. Her mother was good in every aspect except treating guests. She was not too generous. In fact, there was meat for every meal at home, and they bought chicken, duck and fish. However, she just didn't want to go to restaurants. She always felt that restaurants were not cost-effective and too expensive.
After Chu Jiujiu was done, Erbao went downstairs with her. When they arrived at Han's house, they met Nie Bai. Nie Bai was about to leave in a hurry. Chu Jiujiu drank porridge while picking up some braised beef on the table. Han Shengyi was beside her and peeling eggs for her.
After Chu Jiujiu ate the eggs, Han Shengyi left. In fact, the reason why Han Shengyi waited until now was that he wanted to see Chu Jiujiu, otherwise they would not have met today.
Erbao knew that Chu Jiujiu was going to receive the exchange group, but she didn't know why Han Shengyi was so anxious.
Chu Jiujiu stuffed the egg into her mouth and finally swallowed it. She quickly drank two sips of water before explaining to Erbao, "The factory is busy. Since last month, we've been selling out everything we produce. Now we have new orders every day, and the supply can't keep up with the demand. The buyers are all kinds of people, and they are all big customers. We can't offend them. There are too few people under us who can be used, so he has to do everything himself."
Erbao nodded, not quite understanding. "I heard from my dad that the motorcycles sold by Brother Shengyi cost 20,000 yuan each. Anyone who can afford that kind of money must not be offended. Oh, when can I afford to buy one?"
Chu Jiujiu glanced at Erbao and didn't expect that she still had the desire to ride a motorcycle out in a heroic manner.
"Twenty thousand is the best, but there are cheaper ones too, twelve thousand. So, when you graduate from college, I'll give you one."
Erbao was shocked. "It's too expensive. I don't want it. I absolutely don't want it!"
Chu Jiujiu laughed at her and said, "Look how scared you are. That's the selling price, not the cost price. Come, I'll tell you a secret."
She beckoned to Erbao, who immediately came over. The two little girls lowered their voices at the dining table. The other adults saw them but ignored them.
Chu Jiujiu whispered, "Brother Shengyi has been researching how to reduce costs and improve technology. You know Weiwei's dad, right? Brother Shengyi asked him for help abroad, and he brought back some stuff. To develop this advanced technology, Brother Shengyi invested all his newly earned money back in. I reckon that within a few years, costs will continue to fall. By then, who knows? You might even be able to buy one at a friendly price of only two or three thousand, or even three or four thousand."
Erbao listened carefully, and at the end, she gave Chu Jiujiu a thumbs up and said, "Great."
Chu Jiujiu smiled slightly. "My money didn't come from the wind. Even if I were to give it to Brother Shengyi, I would have to wait and see for a while until I get the lowest price before selling it."
Erbao didn't think it was necessary. "Why don't you just tell him directly? As long as you ask, he will give you ten, not just one, and you don't have to wait so many years."
Chu Jiujiu argued confidently, "Then I can't let him suffer any loss. It's a win-win situation. This is called a win-win situation, understand?"
Erbao: “…”
I don't really understand what you unmarried couples are thinking.
Although brothers should settle accounts openly, Chu Jiujiu's behavior made her feel vaguely that something was wrong.
If Erbao knew there was a word called "interest", she might not be at a loss for words.
…
After finishing breakfast and chatting with Erbao, she looked at the time. It was already nine o'clock in the morning, but there was no movement at the door.
Chu Jiujiu was a little puzzled. "Why haven't Weiwei and Chu Shao come yet? Could something have happened?"
Grandma Han next to them was also puzzled. Usually they came back early in the morning, so why were they so late this time?
And Chang Fangyuan didn't come either. Chang Fangyuan bought a car and drives it herself. It only takes half an hour to drive from her home to Han's home. She should have arrived by now.
Everyone felt strange, but they held back and didn't ask until ten o'clock when Grandma Han couldn't bear it anymore.
She called everyone one by one, but no one was there. She waited patiently for an hour. If they still didn't come, Chu Jiujiu planned to go and see what was going on.
Chu Shao didn't give her the chance. He pushed open the door and the three of them walked in together. Three people, three different expressions, but all of them were beaming.
Chu Jiujiu was about to ask them why they came so late, but when the words came to her lips, she changed it to another question, "Why do you all look so weird?"
Chu Shao smiled and asked her, "Where's Dad?"
Chu Jiujiu was even more confused by his laughter, but she still replied, "I'm out and will be back in the afternoon."
"Why, do you have something to do with him?"
Chu Shao didn't answer her, but looked at Wen Xiuwei beside him.
The latter whispered, "Then tell him now and wait until Dad comes back."
Chu Shao nodded, opened his mouth, and before he turned his head back, Chang Fangyuan on the other side heard her daughter's words and immediately couldn't hold back any longer. She happily announced to everyone: "Xiuwei is pregnant!"
A single stone caused a thousand ripples, and suddenly, only two words remained in the entire living room.
"real?!"
Grandma Han rushed over at lightning speed. She wanted to touch Wen Xiuwei's belly, but she felt that she couldn't touch it because she hadn't washed her hands. She asked anxiously, "Have you been to the hospital for a check-up?"
Wen Xiuwei smiled, "I felt something was wrong a few days ago. I went to see the school doctor and had my pulse taken. They said I was pregnant, but I wasn't sure. So today, Chu Shao, my mom, and I went to a big hospital and had an ultrasound, and we finally confirmed it."
Grandma Han's expression suddenly became one of surprise. She had no idea what B-ultrasound was, but it didn't matter. It didn't matter if she didn't understand!
Grandma Han was extremely excited. Chu Jiujiu, having recovered from her initial shock, was no less excited than Grandma Han. She pushed Chu Shao aside, supported Wen Xiuwei's waist, and carefully helped her sit down on the sofa. Wen Xiuwei was so embarrassed that she didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "It's only been a month. There's no need to be like this."
Chu Jiujiu immediately refuted her, "Who said that! You should be careful only after one month. The fetus is unstable at this time and must be taken care of. Weiwei, don't go back. Stay at home. I, I don't have time these days. Wait until I'm done, and I'll come back to take care of you. I'll be a day student from now on!"
Grandma Han objected, "How can you have the time? If you come back to take care of her, Xiuwei will have a hard time. Let me do it. I've lived so long and have more experience than you."
Seeing someone trying to steal his job, Chang Fangyuan was unhappy. "Alright, alright, both of you stop trying to steal my job. We agreed before we came back that Xiuwei would go back to her parents' home. I'll postpone all other matters and take care of her exclusively. I'll also hire two nannies. From pregnancy to confinement, everything will be arranged properly."
Chu Jiujiu had no competitiveness at all. Grandma Han wanted to compete with Chang Fangyuan, but as long as she showed her mother's identity, no one could get past her. After nearly half an hour of commotion, everyone finally calmed down. Chu Jiujiu sat next to Wen Xiuwei and asked her eagerly, "Is it a boy or a girl?"
Wen Xiuwei: “…”
She was really helpless, "I don't know, the month is too early."
Chu Jiujiu was a little disappointed, but not particularly disappointed. She nodded and said to herself, "Both men and women are fine. Regardless of whether they are men or women, I will love them well."
Erbao sat next to Chu Jiujiu. She looked at Wen Xiuwei curiously. Compared with Chu Jiujiu, she was not so emotional. It was just the first time she met a pregnant woman, so she felt it was very fresh.
Besides being fresh, she was also a little surprised.
It's so fast! How long have we been married? Isn't it the same as getting pregnant right after getting married? What a pity, with the family planning policy now, a family can only have one child. Otherwise, with Sister Xiuwei's ability, having two children in three years would definitely not be a problem...
What Erbao didn't know was that the birth of Chu Jiujiu's father was not that simple. Wen Xiuwei and Chu Shao had been married for several years before they gave birth to him. Both of them were in poor health. One was suffering from long-term malnutrition and the other was depressed for a long time. Having a child, which was an ordinary thing for others, was extremely difficult for them.
If it were any later, they might have resorted to all kinds of deceptive folk remedies.
It was because of Chu Jiujiu's "spoiler" that Chu Shao didn't expect that it would be so easy to have a child. Others were purely happy, but he, after being happy, felt like sighing.
This world of two people is too short...
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