Chapter 300 The Little Girl Who Protected Great Grandfather
After dinner, the men moved to the living room to drink tea and chat while the women cleared the table.
Little Taozi and her brothers were playing hide-and-seek in the yard, laughing.
Jiang Haitang wanted to help wash the dishes, but He Wanyi and Yuan Yinnan stopped her firmly: "You are not alone now, and you have been traveling for such a long time, take a rest!"
Shi Shulan whispered to Jiang Haitang, "Haitang, you're amazing. I heard you're the only female comrade to receive the award this time. The higher-ups really value you."
Jiang Haitang was not surprised by this news.
In this era, although lesbians are said to hold up half the sky, in reality, too many lesbians can only do traditional jobs, and it is still difficult for them to stand out.
"I believe that in the future, more and more lesbians will be able to stand on the podium and be the center of attention just like men."
After clearing away the dishes, Yuan Yinan took out a thick stack of technical documents and handed them to Jiang Haitang. Jiang Haitang glanced through them and found that they were mainly about the latest developments in textile machinery.
"The department has found several translators, but they all said they didn't understand the technical terminology," Yuan Yinan said helplessly. "After much deliberation, I think you're the most suitable, as you understand both foreign languages and technology. Haitang, do you think you can translate?"
Jiang Haitang took the thick stack of information, and as her fingertips brushed across the slightly rough paper, she felt a heavy sense of trust and responsibility.
She took a quick look and found that there were indeed many professional terms. If an ordinary translator did not understand the professional terms, mistakes were inevitable.
If it were in the future, there would obviously be quite a few such professionals, but in this special era, it is still difficult to find professional translators.
"Don't worry, Second Aunt, I think I can do it. I still have a few days after receiving the award, so I can start translating some of it."
Jiang Haitang calculated in her mind how long it would take to translate all the information and whether she could finish it before giving birth.
He Wanyi brought out some cut fruit, placed it in front of Jiang Haitang and said, "Haitang, work is important, and your health is important too. Don't ruin your health for work."
As her mother-in-law, she knew how hard Jiang Haitang worked.
If her sister-in-law hadn't said that no one could translate this document, she wouldn't have wanted to find Jiang Haitang.
"Mom, I know. No matter what, I will always prioritize my health."
He Wanyi was quite satisfied with Jiang Haitang's answer and nodded.
"Second Aunt, this information is very important. I will start translating it as soon as possible. Some terminology may require careful consideration, but I will do my best to ensure accuracy. Is it okay for me to translate some of it before the awards ceremony?"
Yuan Yinan breathed a sigh of relief, a pleased smile on his face. "I feel relieved to leave it to you, Haitang. It would be great if you could translate some of it in the next few days."
Although the department accepted her suggestion and agreed to let Jiang Haitang give it a try, they still had some doubts.
Moreover, the department really needs this information to solve urgent problems.
At this time, Xiao Taozi ran in sweating from playing and threw herself at Jiang Haitang's legs: "Mom, my brothers said they would take me to dig out bird nests tomorrow!"
Lu Liangchen just walked in and heard this, his face turned serious: "No! It's too dangerous. Why would a girl climb a tree?"
Little Taozi immediately pouted her lips and looked at her mother aggrievedly.
My father was mean to me as soon as he came, so he must not love me anymore.
Jiang Haitang patted her daughter's head and smiled at Lu Liangchen, "It's okay, let her go out and play. It's the same in the compound. Just watch her and make sure she doesn't fall."
It seems that my daughter is not spoiled in the compound. After all, children living in the compound have some family traditions, and climbing trees to pick birds is nothing.
Looking at his daughter's bright and expectant eyes, Lu Liangchen had to compromise: "Then you have to let your brothers keep an eye on you and not climb too high."
However, Lu Liangchen had already made up his mind that he would tell those brats to keep an eye on his sister, because she was a delicate girl, different from them.
"Thank you, Dad! Thank you, Mom!" Little Taozi cheered and ran out like a gust of wind. Her excited voice of announcing the good news was immediately heard in the yard.
At night, when I returned to the arranged room, the bedding, which had been exposed to the sun, was fluffy and soft, and exuded a pleasant smell.
Although exhausted from the long journey, Jiang Haitang still flipped through the stack of technical information under the desk lamp.
Lu Liangchen came out of the shower and saw her focused profile. The light cast a small shadow under her eyelashes, and the bulging curve of her belly looked particularly gentle and powerful.
He walked over and gently took the pen from her hand: "I'm too tired today, take a rest first and read it tomorrow."
Jiang Haitang rubbed her sore eyes and leaned into his arms. "Well, I'm just taking a look at the general idea first. The content is indeed very professional, involving many of the latest automatic control principles. There is too little information on this subject in China."
"I'm sure you'll be fine. Don't put too much pressure on yourself and don't tire yourself out. You're not alone now." His hand gently stroked Jiang Haitang's belly.
Jiang Haitang smiled and nodded, feeling the sense of security.
"Haitang, I think it's good for you to stay in the capital now. Although I don't want to leave you, I also don't want you to suffer so much."
"Besides, in your current situation, it's indeed better for you to stay in Beijing. The medical conditions and family care are more convenient. As soon as I'm done there, I'll apply to be transferred back immediately. It'll be quick."
Jiang Haitang smiled gently and shook her head: "We are husband and wife, so naturally we should be together."
Lu Liangchen was silent for a moment, then hugged her tightly. "I know you're worried about me. But my mission over there... does need to be completed. If you follow me, I'll be worried about your safety, too."
"No, although I don't know what your secret mission is, I can guess that it won't affect me."
Lu Liangchen asked with a smile: "Do you trust me so much?"
"If it would affect my family, you definitely wouldn't allow me to stay. You would have found a way to send me to the capital long ago. You're just worried about my pregnancy and it being inconvenient, right?"
When Jiang Haitang said this, her tone was very firm. After such a long time, she had thought it through clearly.
Lu Liangchen curled up the corners of his mouth, pinched Jiang Haitang's ear lightly, and said, "My wife is so smart, you even guessed this."
The two were getting ready to go to bed when Xiao Taozi came with a small pillow.
"I'm going to sleep with Mom and Dad tonight."
Neither the couple refused their daughter. Lu Liangchen carried the little girl to the bed and placed her little pillow in the middle of the big bed.
"Okay, our little Peach will sleep with mom and dad tonight."
Little Peach immediately clapped her hands and cheered.
Jiang Haitang asked curiously, "Xiao Taozi, who do you sleep with when mom and dad are not around?"
"When there is no thunder, I sleep with grandma. When there is thunder, I sleep with great-grandfather." The little girl climbed onto the bed nimbly, lay down obediently, and then answered seriously.
Jiang Haitang and Lu Liangchen looked at each other, obviously not understanding.
"Why do you sleep with your great-grandfather when it thunders?" Jiang Haitang asked curiously.
"Mom, I'm telling you this secret, you can't tell anyone else!" the little girl said in a low voice, her silly and cute expression was so adorable.
Jiang Haitang unconsciously lowered her voice and said, "Okay, Mom promises not to tell anyone."
"Grandpa is timid and afraid of thunder. When it thunders, Little Peach has to accompany him! Fortunately, there is no thunder tonight, so we don't have to accompany him!"
The little girl looked relieved.
Lu Liangchen almost laughed out loud. The old man was quite good at coaxing children.
Afraid of thunder?
How did you come up with this?
Then, Lu Liangchen seemed to think of something and gently hugged Xiao Taozi.
The old man probably lied to the little girl because he saw that she was lonely.
"Little Peach, Grandpa loves you very much."
Little Taozi didn't understand what her father meant by this, but she knew that her great-grandfather loved her very much, just as she loved her great-grandfather very much.
That night, the family of three squeezed into one bed.
Little Taozi pestered her mother to tell her a story. Jiang Haitang patted her daughter gently and told her a fairy tale.
Little Taozi nodded, snuggled in her mother's arms, and soon fell asleep.
The moonlight poured in through the window, shining on the family of three.
Lu Liangchen said softly, "Haitang, when I'm done, we can come back and be with Xiao Taozi."
Jiang Haitang held his hand: "We will always be together in the future, you and me, Xiao Taozi, and this little guy in my belly."
In the next few days, Jiang Haitang spent most of her time working at her desk, except for occasionally talking to the old men and chatting with her mother-in-law, second aunt, and eldest sister-in-law.
The study was filled with various dictionaries and technical notes she had brought with her.
Yuan Yinan looked at her with a mixture of heartache and admiration, and tried various ways to make soup for her to nourish her body.
He Wanyi and Shi Shulan also often come to help, either by bringing snacks and fruits, or by helping to look after Xiao Taozi so that she can concentrate more.
Little Taozi seemed to know that her mother was busy with important things and did not disturb her too much. Most of the time, she played with her brothers in the yard.
During this period, the news of Jiang Haitang's award spread among the homes of people she knew. Occasionally, when guests came to visit, they would talk about it and praise her.
Mr. Lu appears modest on the surface, but the pride in his eyes cannot be hidden.
That's why people say that Liangchen, this kid of mine, is a capable guy with a good eye for people.
In a place like the Northwest, is it possible to find a wife as capable as Haitang?
Especially since this powerful wife was almost engaged to him as a child.
Lu Liangchen has been busy these days. He goes out early and comes back late every day. As for what he is busy with, Lu Liangchen didn't say and Jiang Haitang didn't ask.
Occasionally, when he had some free time, he would stay at home with Jiang Haitang and Xiao Taozi. When Jiang Haitang was tired of translating, he would pour her some water, massage her shoulders and neck, and play games with Xiao Taozi in the yard.
Three days later, Jiang Haitang had completed a translation of 10,000 words, which he handed over to Yuan Yinan.
Yuan Yinan couldn't wait to take it to the department, and soon, the feedback came.
After careful analysis, the people in the department believed that the translation was extremely accurate.
The leaders of the department praised the high quality of the translation, saying that it was not only accurate, but the small notes in many places even solved big problems for them!
The leaders of the department therefore looked at Jiang Haitang with even higher regard, believing that Jiang Haitang was a truly rare talent. They even made an exception and gave Jiang Haitang an advance of 100 yuan for translation fees, and also gave him a lot of various nationally recognized bills.
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