Although they couldn't understand each other's words, they could tell each other's goodwill through expressions and actions.
The lunch was a great success, with both hosts and guests thoroughly enjoying themselves. The two foreigners were exceptionally satisfied.
I've been here for almost two years now, and I've gotten used to the food. But none of it tastes as good as the food at the young lady's house.
After the meal, it was tea time. The five of them sat there talking at cross purposes, which Zhang Hongmei found very funny.
The two elderly people went to rest. "I'll arrange guest rooms for you, would you like to rest for a while?"
"No need, Miss, we have to go back this afternoon."
"Alright, let's go to the study."
"Young Miss, I plan to go back home for the Chinese New Year in December. I'll leave things here in your care."
"Alright, there's still a little over a month left. You can leave without worry. Nothing serious will happen here. I won't be there, but I'll send someone over to check it out."
"Alright. I can go home now without worry."
"Roger, have you decided on a departure time?"
"The specifics haven't been finalized yet, but it should be before December 10th."
"Well then, I have some things on me. Could you please give them to Carlos when you get back?"
"No problem, it will definitely get to Carlos."
"Peter, aren't you going home?"
“I will wait until Roger returns before going back. At that time, Young Master Roy will send someone to take over my work.”
"Are you going back to China to develop your career?"
"I don't know how to arrange it yet, I'll just follow the young master's instructions."
"Then I'll prepare some New Year's food for you in advance. As for Christmas, we don't celebrate it here."
"Hehe, no need to bother. There's a cook at the factory. The food is pretty good. As for Christmas, let's wait until we go home!"
"You two are both married, why don't your families come over? That way you won't have to work so hard."
"The children are still young and need someone to take care of them."
That's true, the education there is better than here.
"How's your Mandarin coming along?"
"We can understand some simple things. Now each of us has a translator, which was provided by Manager Liu. It's already very convenient."
Peter stood up. "I'm not in a position to listen to your company's business. I'll go rest for a while and come back when Roger is done."
By the time the two finished talking, it was quite late. Aunt Li had already prepared dinner.
Zhang Shouyi also went home. Roger and Peter had never met Zhang Shouyi before, but they all knew that Zhang Hongmei's husband was the leader.
They finally met the important person, and both of them were extremely nervous.
"Don't be shy, just treat it like you're having dinner at home. There's no distinction of status or position in this family."
Even though that's what the leader said, how can I really relax?
After the two got into the car and left, they looked at each other and smiled.
"Peter, I didn't even know what I ate just now?"
"Me too, I never expected the boss to be so young and handsome."
Both of them knew in their hearts that their respective masters were interested in Zhang Hongmei, but to be honest, they were no match for their superiors.
After seeing the two off, the family of four continued chatting in the living room.
"Grandpa, I'm going to see Kong Mingde tomorrow. Should I invite him over for dinner tonight?"
"Sure, let him familiarize himself with the place."
"Honey, are you going to school?"
"Well, I'll go see my teacher and the principal. I'll ask them if the three of us can take the entrance exam for the Capital University. If they can give us diplomas, that would be even better."
"Hehe, I think Zheng Chongyu will agree. But do the three of you have time to take the exam?"
"The three of us have never lost our textbooks from China, but that won't get us to be at the top of our class. However, we'll definitely pass the exams."
"Hehe, I feel a lot of pressure. My wife is not only a graduate of a foreign university, but will also be a top student at the University of the Capital."
Zhang Hongmei rolled her eyes at him. "I'm disgusted with you."
The two elderly people looked at the young couple and felt especially happy. In their old age, they hoped that the younger generation in their family would live in harmony.
The next day, Zhang Hongmei still didn't get up until eight o'clock. She really regretted it; she shouldn't have drunk water in the middle of the night.
I didn't arrive at school until 9:30.
Of course, the gatekeeper wouldn't let her in, so there was no other way but to ask the old principal to come and pick her up in person.
"Hehe. I feel truly honored to be here to pick up our top female student!"
"Come on, you still look the same as before, you haven't aged at all!"
"Hehe, I'm in a good mood! When did you get back?"
"It's been a week. You won't mind if I'm late, will you?"
"Hmph! Do you think I'm such a petty person?"
"Heh, how would I know?"
"Zhang Hongmei, I am truly gratified. You have accomplished the impossible. You spent three years studying abroad and returned home. I am so proud of you!"
"Hehe, I feel embarrassed when you praise me so seriously."
"You! Don't just say you came to see me. Tell me, what else is there?"
"Principal, do the three of us still have student records?"
"What's wrong?"
"Could you arrange for us to take the graduation exams with this year's seniors?"
"Hehe, I promised you before you left, don't worry, that's fine. But are the three of you capable? I can only give you one chance."
"There are still more than half a year left, and besides, the three of us have never stopped studying. We also studied by reading books while abroad."
"Oh, that's great! I'll arrange your student registration right away. You can take the midterm exams soon."
"Well, I think they can do it. I'm planning to go back to my hometown."
"Yes, it's been several years since I've been home. I should go back and visit."
Zhang Hongmei got the answer she wanted and left happily, telling the principal that Cheng Guangxu and Cai Peilin should come to the school to report when they returned.
I found Kong Mingde in the economics office.
In fact, Kong Mingde already knew that Zhang Hongmei had returned, but given the leader's stingy manner, he decided it was best not to go and cause trouble.
Zhang Hongmei will definitely come to see me. I'm just waiting to invite her; wouldn't that make me seem more important?
"Professor, my grandfather invited you to dinner tonight!"
“Okay, I’ll call He Chuanyong and Zhao Changlong in a bit, and the three of us will go together.”
"Professor, we've moved to Fuzeyuan in Wangfujing. Grandpa said you should go and get acquainted with the place."
"Hehe, you're the one who suggested treating us to dinner, right? The old commander would never think of treating us. He never invites us to dinner when we visit him for the New Year. He's getting stingier and stingier."
"Professor, is it really appropriate for you to speak ill of him in front of his granddaughter?"
"Hehe, what's wrong with it? I'm just stating the facts."
"Alright, I've delivered my message. I'm going to see my fellow villager now."
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