Chapter 399 Beautiful, Sweet-talking, and Kind-hearted
My last day in the translation department.
In the morning, Shen Buyu listened to the radio as usual and even memorized two news articles.
In the afternoon, Jiang Li came up to find her.
"Today is your last day of study, so here's a gift for you," Jiang Li handed over a pink Kitty leather notebook. "I hope we can be colleagues in the future."
"Thank you, Sister Jiang Li." Shen Buyu really liked the notebook. "You must wait for me to come to the translation department."
As it was almost time to leave work, Chen Buyu tidied up her small table thoroughly and even wiped it twice.
Looking at her watch, she knew she could leave as soon as Huo Qingci came in to say goodbye.
Although Huo Qingci was cold towards her, her abilities had clearly improved recently.
Regardless of his motives, even if he was simply trying to get revenge on her, she had still made real progress.
Judging by actions, not intentions, anyone who doesn't cause her trouble is considered half a good person.
Huo Qingci entered.
“Deputy Director Huo,” Shen Buyu walked over, “I’ll be going back to school next week. Thank you for taking care of me these past few days.”
"Hmm," Huo Qingci said in his usual manner, "If you want to join the Translation Department in the future, the training intensity can only be increased, not decreased."
“I know.” Shen Buyu nodded sincerely. “Then I’ll be going, Deputy Director Huo, goodbye.”
"Wait a minute," Huo Qingci called out to her.
"Hmm? Is there anything else?" Shen Buyu turned around.
"My teacher's wife asked me to take you to her house for braised pork." Huo Qingci placed the documents on her desk. "Let's go."
"Your teacher's wife also invited you," Shen Buyu blurted out.
Huo Qingci glanced at her. "What's the problem?"
Shen Buyu's lips twitched. "No, you should eat more."
Professor Xu's wife is passionate about food research and has considerable expertise in it.
Her signature braised pork was famous throughout the region, and being able to visit the professor's home and eat this dish made by his mother was the highest honor for a French major.
It is the professor's recognition of the student's ability.
Shen Buyu never expected that he would already have such qualifications before even graduating.
What a pleasant surprise!
Apart from the fact that my teacher's wife sent me a message asking me to ride in Huo Qingci's car, the whole day was wonderful.
"Um, Deputy Director Huo, shall we go straight there?" Shen Buyu asked from the passenger seat. "Shouldn't we buy some gifts? It wouldn't be right to go empty-handed."
“Your teacher’s wife doesn’t accept gifts, so you can’t get into her house if you buy something.” Huo Qingci started the car.
“But if we don’t give something expensive, can’t we just buy a fruit basket?” Shen Buyu still felt it was inappropriate.
"She won't accept it."
Now that things had come to this, Shen Buyu seemed to understand why his teacher's wife had specifically arranged for someone to take her there.
The idea is to have the senior tell her not to buy anything.
People with such integrity and upright character are truly rare these days.
In an ordinary residential area, Huo Qingci locked her car and walked in, familiar with the area.
He even greeted his neighbors on the way.
Professor Xu opened the door, wearing an apron and holding a shovel in his right hand.
"You're here, Qingci. Take your junior sister inside and have a seat. Your master's wife went to buy garlic and asked me to watch the pot." After giving his instructions, he rushed back to the kitchen.
Shen Buyu had never been a guest at someone's house like this before, and she felt awkward. She followed him into the kitchen and asked, "Professor, do you need my help?"
"No need, no need, you go inside. Your professor's wife doesn't allow young girls into the kitchen." Professor Xu skillfully shook the pot, shooing her out.
"Sit down." Huo Qingci acted as if she were in her own home, not only having her own slippers but also turning on the TV.
"Oh." Shen Buyu obediently sat down.
Soon, the door opened again. "Oh dear, the vegetable shop at the entrance was out of garlic. I had to run to the next neighborhood to buy some. I'm exhausted. Qingci is here. Hey, is this the girl you always talk about? Oh my, you never said she was so pretty."
Mrs. Xu had just retired; she had shoulder-length short hair permed into curly waves and had a very energetic personality.
Shen Buyu stood up properly, placing his hands in front of him. "Hello, Master's wife. I am Shen Buyu."
"It's so beautiful," Mrs. Xu said as she changed into slippers and came over to Huo Qingci, handing her a plastic bag. "Peel the garlic."
Huo Qingci didn't say a word and went into the kitchen with the bag.
"Child, come and sit down." Mrs. Xu familiarly took her hand and led her to sit down. "I've heard your professors mention you many times."
"Thank you, Professor's wife. I often hear the professor praise your cooking skills. I'm so lucky to have such a delicious meal today."
"Girls are so much better. Huo Qingci often comes over for meals but I've never heard him say a good word about me." Mrs. Xu looked at Shen Buyu with eyes full of affection. "You sit and watch TV, dinner will be served soon."
"Thank you, Master's wife. I'll help. I can do it too," Shen Buyu volunteered again.
"No need for you, there's plenty of manpower available. Girls don't need to cook." Mrs. Xu smiled as she went into the kitchen.
After Huo Qingci finished peeling the garlic, he was told he was causing trouble and was kicked out.
The news was playing on TV, and Chen Buyu looked down at his phone to send a message.
“Um,” Huo Qingci suddenly spoke up.
"Did Deputy Director Huo call me?" Shen Buyu looked up.
“Hmm,” Huo Qingci paused, pondered for a moment, and spoke with some difficulty, “Do you know why Qin Nianke blocked me?”
Suddenly, Shen Buyu was caught off guard and didn't know what to do.
She knows, she knows perfectly well.
"Oh, she blocked you? I'm not really sure about that," Shen Buyu made up, "It's a pretty private matter."
A hint of melancholy flashed across Huo Qingci's face, but it quickly disappeared.
He remained silent, pretending not to have seen anything.
Why didn't you do this sooner?
Nianke used to text him every day, and she would take pictures and share them when she went out to eat.
That old guy is always putting on airs.
Now that I've blocked you, you're starting to have designs on me.
You're either not busy at work and have too much free time.
"Children, dinner's ready!" Shi Men called out from the kitchen doorway.
Professor Xu's home is small, but it's quite cozy with a few people gathered around a small square table.
"Buyu, eat. This is your first time at home, so here's the first piece of meat for you." The teacher's wife picked up the serving chopsticks and placed the most standard piece of braised pork on Shen Buyu's plate.
"Thank you, Madam," Shen Buyu said, taking a small bite with bright eyes. "It's delicious! The fatty meat isn't greasy, and the lean meat is easy to chew. It tastes even better than what you get at a fancy restaurant. Madam's cooking skills are even better than those of a private kitchen."
Mrs. Xu was overjoyed by the praise. "You eat this. This is your teacher's favorite dish. It's just that he had to watch the pot for a while because the bottom got a little burnt."
“I also like braised dishes, and this one tastes good too, without any burnt taste,” Shen Buyu said, picking up a chicken wing. “Was this seasoning also made by your teacher’s wife? Or was it store-bought?”
Mrs. Xu smiled broadly, "I made it myself. The ones outside have additives, and your teachers don't allow them to eat them."
Professor Xu and Huo Qingci watched their teacher's wife busy herself in silence.
In the past, everyone was quiet and didn't think much of it.
Now that someone who knows how to flatter has come along, they both seem so clueless.
Mrs. Xu became increasingly satisfied with Shen Buyu.
She's beautiful, has a sweet tongue, and a great personality.
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