Chapter 377: Xiao Xuezheng, it’s great to have you!
"I know a little German."
These understated words exploded like a depth charge in Shi Runrun's heart.
She stared blankly at the impeccably translated document on the table, then looked up at the man in front of her who looked like he was just doing a basic operation, and felt that her cognition had been refreshed again.
How many hidden skills does this man have that she doesn't know about?
"You...you can speak German?" There was a slight tremor in her voice that she herself didn't even notice.
"Yeah." The man nodded, walked up behind her, stretched out his arms, and put his arms around her waist from behind. He rested his chin lightly on her shoulder, looking at the documents on the table. He said in a casual tone, "I took it as an elective in college. Later, I negotiated a few projects in Germany, so I took it as a side job."
Just learn it by the way?
Shi Runrun looked at the long, awkward philosophical sentences in the document and the faithful and elegant Chinese translation next to it, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help twitching.
Is this what you call knowing a little?
Is this what you call learning by the way?
What about her, who studied German as a second foreign language for a whole semester and now can't even give a complete self-introduction?
"Xiao Xuezheng." She turned her head and looked at him seriously. "Tell me honestly, how many languages do you know?"
The man was amused by her serious look.
He thought for a moment, stretched out his slender fingers, and began to count them one by one.
"English, French, German, Spanish, Italian... well, I know a little bit of Japanese and Korean, but only for business negotiations. I can also speak Russian well enough to understand contracts."
Every time he mentioned one, Shi Runrun's eyes widened a little.
By the time he finished speaking, Shi Runrun was completely speechless.
Eight languages!
Is this man a language genius?
She looked at his overly handsome face and for the first time, she had the absurd feeling that her husband was not a human being.
"How...how come there are so many?" she murmured.
"Is this so difficult?" The man raised an eyebrow, a puzzled look on his face. "Isn't language the most fundamental tool for international business? Do I have to bring an interpreter with me every time I go out for a negotiation? That would be so inefficient."
All right.
Shi Runrun admitted that there might be species differences between her and this man.
Resigned to her fate, she lay back on the desk, looking at the German document that still smelled of ink, feeling mixed emotions.
Is it a good thing or a bad thing to have such an almighty god-like husband?
It’s a good thing, it really saved her a lot of trouble.
It can be said to be a bad thing, and it is indeed quite discouraging.
She felt like a clueless fool in front of him.
The man seemed to notice her low mood, he lifted her up from the chair and made her sit on his legs, facing him.
"What's wrong? Are you unhappy?" He pinched her cheek and softened his voice.
"No." Shi Runrun curled her lips and muttered softly, "I just feel that I am so stupid."
Hearing this, the man laughed softly, and the vibration of his chest was transmitted to her heart through their tightly pressed bodies.
"You're not stupid." He lowered his head and nuzzled hers affectionately with his nose. "You're the smartest girl I've ever met."
"Where's the cleverness?"
"You are smart if you can control a fool like me so well?" He looked into her eyes, his deep black eyes filled with inextricable tenderness and doting.
Shi Runrun's heart instantly softened into a puddle of water.
This man is really getting better and better at saying sweet words.
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This matter was soon spread to the campus forum of Peking University through Su Zhe, an intermediary.
Su Zhe was shocked for a full ten minutes after receiving the perfect translation of the German document sent by Shi Runrun.
He immediately replied with an email. The content of the email was no longer an academic discussion, but was filled with surging admiration for the mysterious Mr. Xiao.
"Mr. Shi, please be sure to tell your professor that my admiration for him stretches like the endless Alps! Not only does he possess masterful literary theory, he's also proficient in such obscure German philosophy! He's truly a beacon of hope for scholars like me!"
Shi Runrun looked at the email full of flattery, feeling both amused and helpless, and forwarded it to the man who was standing next to her, studying her "Introduction to Linguistics" textbook for the next semester with a serious face.
After reading the email, Xiao Xue Zheng had no expression on his face, but the slightly raised corners of his lips revealed his pride at the moment.
He slowly typed a line in the reply box.
Tell him the lighthouse is too bright and will burn him. Tell him to stay away.
This reply letter, full of Versailles flavor and strong jealousy, once again made Su Zhe's admiration for Mr. Xiao rise to a new level.
A man who is talented, capable, and loves his wife so much is simply the best in the world!
As a result, the legend about the academic genius' family in the Peking University forum added another colorful chapter.
[Breaking News! The family of this genius not only holds a double degree from Harvard, but is also fluent in eight languages! They're ready to translate German literature!]
I'm crying! What kind of amazing husband is this? Can the country just give them one?
[I've already imagined a 10,000-word sweet romance about a domineering academic genius and his bewildered wife!]
Thanks to the tutoring of Xiao Xuezheng, the top external tutor, Shi Runrun's academic performance has made rapid progress.
Every paper she wrote had novel ideas, detailed arguments, and rigorous logic. They were used as models by teachers of various subjects and were publicly praised in class.
For a time, Shi Runrun became the most popular figure in the Faculty of Arts of Peking University.
Everyone envies her. Not only does she have a good family background and is beautiful, she also has a husband who is a god-like person.
Faced with all this, Shi Runrun was very calm.
She knew that her achievements were certainly due to Xiao Xue Zheng's contribution.
But more importantly, it was her own efforts.
Xiao Xue Zheng can give her guidance and help her find information.
But she typed every word by herself.
She enjoys the feeling of working hard for her goals.
But the man who said that he was just fulfilling his duties as a deskmate was actually more proud than anyone else.
He looked at his young wife, who was becoming more and more confident and shining because of her academic achievements, and the pride in his heart was about to overflow.
He even secretly printed out every paper that Shi Runrun had written that was rated as excellent, kept it in an exquisite folder, and placed it in the most conspicuous place in the study.
He looked like a silly father showing off his child's awards everywhere.
In the blink of an eye, the semester is coming to an end.
Shi Runrun's final paper on modernist literature was rated as the best paper in the grade by her instructor because of its novel ideas and unique perspectives.
Not only did the teacher give her an unprecedented full score, but she also made a decision that surprised everyone.
He invited Shi Runrun, as the only undergraduate representative from the Faculty of Literature of Peking University, to give a 15-minute public speech at an upcoming high-level international literary academic exchange conference.
When this news came out, the entire Faculty of Arts was in an uproar.
You should know that those who can participate in this exchange meeting are all leading figures and well-known experts and scholars in the domestic and international literary circles.
For an undergraduate student, getting such an opportunity is like a pie in the sky.
Shi Runrun felt surprised but also felt tremendous pressure.
Her palms were sweating as she held the invitation.
And when she saw the name of Professor Chen Jingzhi, Su Zhe's doctoral supervisor and a leading figure in the field of modern literature research in China, on the list of special guests for the exchange meeting, her heart was in her throat.
She heard that Professor Chen was famous for his rigorous academic approach and sharp words.
It is not easy to speak in his place.
Shi Runrun took the list and returned home with a sad face.
Xiao Xue Zheng frowned slightly when he saw her worried look.
"What's wrong?"
Shi Runrun handed him the invitation letter and guest list.
After reading it, the man had no expression on his face. He just uttered four words lightly.
"Small scene."
As he spoke, he took the speech manuscript from her hand, which she had revised seven or eight times, then took out his computer and sat down at the desk.
"Come here." He waved at her, "I'll help you polish it."
"Your point of view isn't sharp enough. Your logic could be improved."
"And this PPT is too plain, not worthy of my wife."
As he spoke, he opened a professional PPT production software and began to make drastic changes.
Shi Runrun looked at him, who seemed to be more concerned than herself, and the tension and uneasiness in her heart suddenly dissipated.
She walked over, hugged him from behind, and rested her cheek on his broad back.
"Xiao Xuezheng."
"Um?"
"It's great to have you."
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