Chapter 39 "Dad, why aren't you saying anything?"...
For the first two days after she officially started working, Wang Ying had her translate documents.
Unlike the translation work for external projects, the documents now being handed to her required more rigorous written language, leaving no room for error. Lin Ke translated them carefully, revising them into standard official document format. Before sending them out for the first time, she had Mo Xiwen review them to ensure they were error-free before submitting them.
Just a few minutes after submitting, Wang Ying sent several more documents to the computer. Mo Xiwen, who was next to her, heard her work software buzzing incessantly and laughed, "Sister Lin, you'll see soon enough that translating documents is the easiest job. Now you can start enjoying yourself."
Broadly speaking, their department's work is translation, but it is further divided into many areas. Some people are responsible for documents, some for on-site interpretation, some for training, and some for coordinating related foreign affairs activities. For example, Yao Ning is an interpreter, while Mo Xiwen and Wu Hang are responsible for foreign affairs activities.
However, no matter what you do, you must master the most basic skills in written and oral translation.
Wang Ying was probably very satisfied with the materials she submitted, and for a week Lin Ke only had to do simple translation work.
On Monday, Wang Ying knocked on the door and came in. "Lin Ke, there's a meeting in July. You'll be in charge of training the translators. Ask Xi Wen for the relevant materials. Xi Wen, you teach her."
"Yes, Director Wang."
After everyone left, Mo Xiwen sent over several documents. "Sister Lin, our colleague who did the training is on maternity leave, so let me briefly explain it to you."
"Sister Yao has a few regular translators, but it's not enough. We need to hire more external translators. You can add Assistant Zhang from the Translation Association later. He has resources. You also need to coordinate the training instructors. It's best to contact them a little in advance. This meeting is in Beicheng, so we don't need to go out. I'll tell you how to apply for the training location later."
"But all of that is fine. The important thing now is for you to write a proposal, prepare a budget, and submit an application. Get it approved first, then we'll talk about other things."
"good."
Lin Ke had previously participated in similar training as a contracted translator, so she had a general idea of the process.
Although she had worked as a project manager before, the job was simple; she only needed to do her translation work. Now, listening to Mo Xiwen say this, she seems more like an organizer and coordinator, responsible for all aspects of the matter, with many more trivial matters.
The sheer volume of files on her computer—budgets, training fees, etc.—was overwhelming. Then there was the arranging of training content and coordinating with the instructors, all of which were incredibly daunting.
There were so many things to learn and deal with that Lin Ke couldn't even finish writing a single proposal by the end of the day.
The time in the bottom right corner of the computer screen showed 5:30, and Mo Xiwen and Wu Hang showed no signs of leaving. Every now and then, they would let out a few groans, "Damn it, why doesn't he do his work and push it onto me?!" "Is another stamp missing?!" "Why hasn't it been approved yet? I've already asked twice!!"
Lin Ke silently looked at her computer screen and sent a voice message to Si Xiaotie: "Mom will be home a little later tonight. Baby and brother will have dinner together."
Si Xiaotie replied after a while: "Okay, Mom, good luck!"
Lin Ke cheered herself up and continued to immerse herself in her work.
For the next few days, I was unable to return home on time, and one night I didn't get home until 10 p.m.
The house was quiet. There were Si Yuming and Si Yun's shoes in the entryway. They should have already gone back to their rooms to rest by now.
She ate dinner around 6 p.m. and was a little hungry, so she put down her bag and went to the refrigerator to find something to eat.
There are two children in the family, and the nannies usually prepare some fruit, yogurt and small cakes for them as snacks. Lin Ke casually picked up a box of Black Forest cake.
As soon as the refrigerator door closed, Lin Ke was startled by the woman who had appeared out of nowhere.
Si Yun pulled her silk pajamas tighter around herself, walked past her to the kitchen to get a cup, and asked in a low voice, "Just got back?"
"Yes, I just arrived."
Lin Ke responded and sat down at the dining table. While eating, she opened her phone to reply to messages. Wang Ying wanted to invite a highly respected professor from the Foreign Languages University, surnamed Zhou, to teach an etiquette course. She sent a letter of request in the name of the Translation Department, but the professor replied that he had personal matters to attend to at that time and declined.
She hasn't told Wang Ying about this yet, and plans to visit Professor Zhou first to try and get a better answer. If that doesn't work, she'll give Wang Ying a backup option.
I'm currently contacting the senior students who stayed on campus to find out if Professor Zhou will be at the school these next few days.
Contacting my senior is also a difficult thing. Although we had a good relationship when we were in school, we gradually lost touch after graduation because everyone was busy with their own things. It's quite embarrassing to suddenly ask her for help now.
After receiving a reply, Lin Ke sent a voice message, her voice full of gratitude: "Okay, okay, thank you, senior. I'll come over tomorrow and treat you to a meal."
Looking up, I saw that Si Yun was still there.
After a few moments of eye contact, she spoke first: "Do your jobs also require working overtime every day?"
Lin Ke didn't understand what that meant. After thinking for a moment, she replied, "I've just started working here, and there are many things I'm not yet proficient at, so I'll be a bit slow. It'll get better later. I'll take care of Aunt Chen regarding Xiao Tie, and I'll also make time to spend with her on weekends..."
"I didn't say that." Si Yun interrupted, making a speechless and somewhat helpless expression, taking a sip of water and walking forward. "Never mind."
But after taking only two steps, he turned back and asked, "Were you just asking someone for a favor?"
Lin Ke paused for a moment, then nodded, "I guess so."
Si Yun frowned, looked at her, then looked away unnaturally, "There's no need to be so humble. At least you have a proper job now."
After saying that, he turned and went upstairs.
Lin Ke belatedly realized what was happening and smiled, pursing her lips.
Like Si Yuming, Si Yun has a strong personality and, given her high position, she naturally doesn't have many situations where she needs to ask for favors.
Although she didn't feel inferior, and her starting point wasn't "begging," she thought about it and realized that from Si Yun's and outsiders' perspectives, her words and actions might indeed have shown "humility," and she should be more careful in the future.
After finishing her cake, Lin Ke tidied up and went upstairs to the second floor.
As usual, we went to see Si Xiaotie first.
A few nights ago, I could still talk to her for a few minutes, but now when I open the door, the little girl is already asleep, and her father is leaning against the bed with his eyes half-closed, his hand still on his daughter's shoulder.
The main lights were all off, leaving only Si Xiaotie's favorite dinosaur-shaped desk lamp on, its dim yellow light casting a warm halo on the wall.
The man's profile was half-lit, revealing a jawline and bridge of his nose, each curve softening the sharpness of his features, giving him a gentle and refined appearance.
Lin Ke leaned against the door and quietly looked over.
During this period, it seems that she has switched roles with Si Yuming from six months ago. She is now the one working overtime outside, while he is responsible for taking care of and accompanying their daughter, doing the things she used to do often.
That's amazing!
After watching for two or three minutes, the person on the bed seemed to sense it and opened their eyes.
In the dim light, the couple gazed at each other quietly, the gentle light reflecting into their eyes.
After a while, he gently placed the little person in his arms into the quilt, then quietly got out of bed, turned off the light, and came out.
Si Yuming closed the door and asked softly, "You're back? Have you eaten?"
Lin Ke nodded, reached out and wrapped her arms around his waist, buried herself in his chest, and closed her eyes.
I wonder what he felt when he came home six months ago. Did he feel the same way I do now, that this "home" is a haven where I can find rest after being trapped in all kinds of work? Did he feel sorry for his partner and daughter? Did he love his partner a little more when he saw this scene?
Regardless of his actions, Lin Ke felt a surge of emotions at this moment.
Si Yuming reached out and touched the back of her head. "How's work?"
As for her work... compared to his and Si Yun's projects worth tens or hundreds of millions, what she does is child's play. Her ideal job is to do translation and interpretation after joining the company, and to hone her skills through practice. But now she is only dealing with basic and tedious work, and she hasn't been able to speak Russian at all this week.
"Today I went through two procedures on the system, and after that I went to the finance department and the office to communicate about various things. I didn't know anyone there. Some people were very nice, while others had a very sour face. They wouldn't agree to do something that was originally very simple, and they would make me provide all sorts of proof before they would do it." The woman's voice was soft, with an unusual tone of venting and complaining.
“That’s right, don’t worry about it too much, and don’t take it to heart. It’s just necessary work communication.” Si Yuming patted her shoulder, his voice calm. “However, there are many things to consider in your kind of organization. You’ve just started, so you need to be appropriately gentle and build your own network of relationships first.”
Lin Ke laughed: "My sister just told me not to be too humble."
"Neither humble nor arrogant." He became more and more serious as he spoke. "My mother used to tell me that my father started out as a junior staff member. Because of my grandfather, he was under a lot of pressure and had to be careful with every step he took, otherwise he would be accused of some crime. It took him nearly twenty years to go from a junior staff member to the head of his department."
"Twenty years." Lin Ke repeated blankly, "Twenty years later, Xiao Tie will be twenty-four, and I will be almost fifty."
The man above chuckled softly, "I'm also in my fifties."
Si Yuming lowered his eyes. "Then should I wait for Minister Lin from our Ministry of Foreign Affairs?"
Lin Ke was speechless. She pushed him away, glanced at him, and walked towards the bedroom. "I don't have such grand ambitions."
I just hope to shine a little in my professional field, that's enough.
......
Zhang Man added Yun Zheng on WeChat, but according to her, Yun Zheng was a difficult person to deal with, taking a long time to reply to messages, and his replies were always very polite and courteous.
Zhang Man became more determined despite setbacks, and even came to pick her up from get off work twice, but unfortunately, she didn't run into Yun Zheng on both occasions.
Lin Ke has been with the company for so long, but he hasn't seen him much except for the weekly meeting on Mondays. Mo Xiwen said that he is the busiest person in the entire translation department. He has to attend all kinds of meetings and manage this and that. He is practically a man of many jobs every day.
The only time they met was in the cafeteria, where he was eating with someone who looked like a leader. He had a serious and focused expression, and when his eyes swept over, Lin Ke quickly lowered her head. Yao Ning, on the other hand, greeted him.
However, she was too busy to care about their affairs.
After failing to meet Professor Zhou twice at the school, Lin Ke gave up and recommended a new candidate to Wang Ying. Wang Ying didn't say anything and agreed to her arrangement.
The hiring of translators by Assistant Zhang from the Translation Association is progressing simultaneously, and she is also in charge of the interview process, which is another troublesome matter.
Leaving early and returning late has become the norm.
Si Xiaotie gradually got used to only seeing his mother a few times a day, while Si Yuming was a little worried.
After dinner, he tidied up and planned to watch Animal World with the little girl.
Si Xiaotie scooped his daughter onto his lap after getting her onto the sofa, and then took the increasingly beautiful Lele into his arms as well.
The girl remained glued to the television screen. Si Yuming spoke to her, "Xiao Tie, do you miss your mother?"
The little one in my arms answered casually, "Yes."
He comforted her, saying, "Mom has very important work right now, so she can't spend much time with Xiaotie. She'll be fine once she's done with her work."
"Um."
Seeing that she was still staring at the TV without any reaction, Si Yuming frowned, "Xiao Tie?"
In the animal documentary, a giraffe was eating leaves from a tree, and Si Xiaotie was watching with great interest. The kitten's big eyes changed color with the colors on the TV, and its little expression was exactly the same as its owner's.
"Little Tie?"
The girl finally looked at her father, as if she didn't understand what he was doing. Then she reached out her little hand on the sofa, pulled out her smartwatch, and handed it to him. "Here, Daddy, you can call Mommy yourself." Then she rubbed Lele's fluffy little body and continued watching TV.
"......"
Si Yuming smiled helplessly and unlocked her phone watch.
The chat software she frequently uses on the watch comes pre-installed with the system and is easy to operate. Both he and Lin Ke have the corresponding app installed on their phones, so Si Xiaotie can receive messages promptly whenever he sends a voice message or makes a phone call.
Si Yuming clicked on it and was slightly stunned when he saw a series of messages on the small screen.
He clicked to listen.
Half an hour ago:
Si Xiaotie: [Mom, I've finished eating. I want to watch Animal World.]
Lin Ke: [See, you can only watch for a little while. After watching, you need to take a shower. Is Dad back yet?]
Si Xiaotie: [Okay, Dad's talking to Auntie.]
Two hours ago:
Si Xiaotie: [Mom, Grandma Chen and I went to the market today and bought some crabs. They were so big, just as big as my little green and little yellow crabs!]
Lin Ke: [Then remember to save one for Mom.]
Si Xiaotie: [Hmm!]
And there are also messages exchanged at noon today, at nine o'clock this morning, yesterday, the day before yesterday... The message exchange records are densely packed.
Si Yuming couldn't help but open his pinned WeChat chat window.
The latest message he sent her this morning was that he had taken Si Xiaotie to school, but she didn't reply.
The previous message was that last night he asked her what time she would be home, and she said soon.
The previous one was the day before yesterday...
All alone, a single pull can last for days.
Just as an episode of Animal World finished airing, Si Xiaotie turned his head and flashed a sweet smile, "Dad, I've finished watching!"
But Dad was looking down at his phone, quietly doing something.
The little girl tilted her head and walked up to him, blinking curiously, "Daddy, why aren't you saying anything?"
Then his gaze followed to the phone. Although he couldn't understand it, Si Xiaotie immediately understood!
Is your mother ignoring you?
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Author's Note: Xiao Tie: Dad, why aren't you saying anything? Is something on your mind?
A little red envelope~ [cheers!]
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