Study abroad
After receiving the call from Teacher Lan Jingru, Jian Jianan immediately came to her office.
"Teacher, do you have something to talk to me about?"
When Jian Jianan pushed the door open, he saw Teacher Lan Jingru writing furiously in front of her large desk. There was a large stack of documents on her left hand side, which looked to be several dozen centimeters thick.
Jian Jianan knew Lan Jingru's habit. She would often put the documents to be processed on her left hand side. It seemed that the teacher was quite busy today.
"You're here." Lan Jingru kept correcting the papers and asked Jian Jianan to sit next to her. "Sit down first. I'll correct the papers. I'll talk to you after I'm done. I really can't get away right now."
Jian Jianan and Lan Jingru are now much more familiar with each other and are not afraid of her at all. She sat on the chair and moved it closer, leaning over to look at the papers Lan Jingru was correcting.
Lan Jingru noticed her gaze and said, half complaining, half boasting, "Take a good look at the performance of the younger students. If it weren't for this exam, I wouldn't have known they hadn't learned anything. I've been teaching this course for quite a while, and I never expected each class to get worse. When I first taught your class, I always thought your students had already exceeded my bottom line, but when they handed in their papers this year, I realized that bottom lines are always meant to be broken."
Jian Jianan looked over and realized that Lan Jingru was grading the final exam papers for management. She picked out a paper at random and found it was covered with red crosses. She turned the page and saw a blank space at the back. It was obvious that the student had given up on this paper.
Jian Jianan wiped the non-existent sweat from his forehead and shuddered. The paper in front of him couldn't help but bring back memories of his previous management course.
It's horrible, really horrible.
Teacher Lan Jingru's skills in marking papers remain as good as ever. Looking at the way she quickly made crosses out the answers, Jian Jianan had never seen such speed from any other teacher.
Jian Jianan felt that she should shoulder the responsibility of a senior student and plead for the younger students she had never met, asking the teacher to show mercy.
She smiled and said, "But I think this paper is still too difficult. Look at this question, at least I haven't seen it before. Is it something we won't learn until next semester? Teacher, you're putting it on this semester's final exam now. Don't you think it's a bit beyond the syllabus?"
Who knew Professor Lan Jingru was so hard-hearted that she showed no sign of being moved. "Beyond the syllabus? How can there be such a thing as knowledge beyond the syllabus? What I hate most is that the exam questions are beyond the scope. If the exams I give you are all within the scope of the textbooks, then why do I test you? When you grow up and start working in society, are you going to be able to solve those work problems according to the textbooks?"
Jian Jianan seemed to see the flames behind Professor Lan Jingru. She held up a paper she had just corrected and complained to Jian Jianan, "Look at this paper. They don't know SWOT and can't even answer the basic overview questions. These are all the key points I focused on in class. If it weren't for the clear instructions in my lesson plan, I'd be a little suspicious that I'm too old and have Alzheimer's to have explained them to them!"
Jian Jianan took a look at the test paper. Red circles and red crosses covered the entire paper. The last general question was filled with answers, but a closer look revealed that the student had copied the question completely three times, which showed how devout he was about the score.
But unfortunately, she met a very serious teacher who corrected her papers. All Lan Jingru got in response to her pious heart was a big cross on the back of the paper.
Jian Jianan not only mourned for this classmate in his heart.
Lan Jingru's complaints were far from over. She continued, "Look at this and then look at that. This test is pretty good! At least he didn't leave the last big question blank. Even if he couldn't do it, at least he put in a lot of effort and finished the test. I can even give him some effort points if I consider it appropriate."
"Look at the other students' papers. They left all the questions they didn't know blank. They didn't even want to write anything down!"
Jian Jianan quickly handed the cup to Lan Jingru and said to her soothingly, "Come on, teacher, have a drink of water to cool down. Maybe it's just your first year at university, and your brains haven't opened up yet. If you don't believe me, think about us back then. Didn't we often make you mad?"
This statement is indeed true. Lan Jingru has loved studying these economic theories since she was a child, and she became even more obsessed with it after entering university. Therefore, she likes to ask questions in class the most. She uses the original knowledge to extend a lot of theoretical knowledge that is not in the textbooks. Many classmates were unable to answer and stammered, but in return they only got disappointment in her eyes.
To Jian Jianan's shock, Lan Jingru thought about it for a moment and shook her head, denying it: "That's not the case. My biggest surprise last year was picking you up."
"I feel like your talent can be nurtured, and I'm looking forward to what you'll do with it in the future."
"Teacher..." Jian Jianan was immediately moved to tears and looked at Lan Jingru.
"Don't give me that shit. If you have the talent, why not continue your academic pursuits instead of just focusing on your two family businesses?"
Although she said so, Lan Jingru also knew how heavy the burden was on Jian Jianan's shoulders, and it was impossible for her to let it go completely.
After Lan Jingru finished grading the papers and recorded the students' final exam scores, she stretched herself and began the final and most difficult task: to get them passing scores.
The final score of her management course is composed of three parts: the midterm exam score and the final exam score. The three parts have different proportions, which are used to determine the final score.
Although Lan Jingru was very strict in grading the final exams, she didn't want anyone to fail, so she had to work hard on this aspect during her daily studies.
Jian Jianan found it amusing and teased her, "Teacher, weren't you very decisive when you changed the grades just now? You were so ruthless and resolute, yet now you're trying every possible way to raise the grades. Why didn't you show some leniency when you were grading the final exams just now?"
Lan Jingru sneered, "What do you know? Don't desecrate my knowledge of management. I can turn a blind eye to the regular scores, but if they get the exam questions wrong, they're wrong. I can't help them pass."
Jian Jianan immediately gave a thumbs up and worked with the teacher to find ways to bring the grades of these younger students up to the passing level, so that they could at least have a good summer vacation.
The master and the apprentice had a good chat for a while, recording the final scores while talking about everything. After the teaching tasks were completed, they both got back to business.
"By the way, teacher, you haven't told me what you want me to do." Jian Jianan asked curiously.
Lan Jingru then remembered the serious matter, "Oh, yes, yes, I haven't told you yet, right? Xiao Jian, have you ever thought about studying abroad?"
Study abroad?
"Study abroad?" Jian Jianan subconsciously repeated the teacher's last four words, then shook his head and said, "I haven't thought about it."
In Jian Jianan's original plan, she would use two years to complete all the courses in four years of college, and then start internships at Shen Ya Clothing and Nanbei Group from her junior year. After graduation, she would take over her own company and help her parents lighten the burden on their shoulders. She had never thought about studying abroad.
Lan Jingru pondered for a moment and continued, "If you've never considered it, then I think you can consider it now."
Jian Jianan frowned, his first reaction being, "Actually, I don't think there's anything wrong with going out and studying. Teacher, you know I'm not someone who rejects new things or learning. I really enjoy reading. But a master's degree takes three years, and a doctorate takes four or even longer. It would take at least ten years to complete the entire academic career, and I don't have that much time."
She still wants to spend her time on practice. Without practice as a foundation, no matter how good the theoretical knowledge is, it will be just castles in the air and illusions to her, and will shatter at the slightest touch.
Lan Jingru said with a smile: "I know, I know. Teacher understands that your situation is special and you don't have that much time to spend studying abroad."
"Yes." Jian Jianan nodded.
She really doesn't have that much time, and it's only the end of her sophomore year. Isn't it too early to talk about studying abroad?
Lan Jingru had an expression that showed everything was under control, and she smiled as she handed Jian Jianan a stack of documents for her to look through.
"Teacher, I understand your concerns, but as I said today, studying abroad doesn't have to take a long time. You can take a look at this information. I think it's quite suitable for you."
Jian Jianan opened the paper document in his hand and saw a line of words written on the first page: Regarding the relevant matters of joint exchange student studies between Central University of Finance and Economics and various American universities.
An exchange student? Jian Jianan was immediately interested!
She read on and found out that this was a project jointly undertaken by several departments including China's Education Bureau and Ministry of Finance, as well as major American universities and some government departments. China and the United States will each select their best students to go to each other's schools for exchange and study. The exchange students can experience the customs and culture of a foreign country, and most importantly, they can go to the United States to learn more advanced knowledge!
Although Jian Jianan has always had a dream of building something to bring glory to his country and is very proud of his country, if he asks himself honestly, he knows that the facilities and measures in the United States are more than ten years ahead of his country. This is an indisputable fact. If he can go there to study, it will be a huge help to Jian Jianan.
Most importantly, Jian Jianan saw the duration of the communication in the last line: one year.
She looked up in surprise: "This project only lasts one year?"
Lan Jingru nodded and said proudly, "Yes, yes, it's only one year. After all, you're an exchange student. How many more years do you want?"
Jian Jianan chuckled and felt that he was being a little ungrateful for just waving his hands to refuse.
Lan Jingru saw her student's expression and immediately knew that she must be tempted, so she asked knowingly, "Why, are you tempted? Do you want to go? If you still don't want to go, I'll show the information to someone else. This spot is very valuable."
Jian Jianan immediately answered loudly: "I want to go, of course I want to go, teacher!"
Lan Jingru then smiled brightly and handed another piece of paper to Jian Jianan: "Okay, since you are so determined, then of course the teacher will fully support you. Here is the registration form and the required materials. Remember to submit them as soon as possible."
Jian Jianan only then realized that the exchange student program was open to all students, but not everyone could go. At least the following conditions had to be met: TOEFL and IELTS had to be taken and passed, and extra points could be awarded if one had participated in relevant competitions during the years at school. The gold medal in the college student entrepreneurship competition that Jian Jianan had just won was enough for her to stand out among her competitors.
Lan Jingru instructed, "Your business school only has three spots. I think your selection is a foregone conclusion given your qualifications. This document will be distributed to all students this afternoon. I'm not revealing the questions, so you just need to prepare well."
Jian Jianan really found a treasure!
Originally, she had not thought about studying abroad. One of the reasons was that studying abroad would take too long and she could not afford it. She had been watching her parents' entrepreneurial journey since she was a child. Although she had always provided help and had a certain degree of indirect participation, it was never as deep as her direct participation.
Therefore, Jian Jianan decided early on that she must get involved in the family business as soon as possible. If she had to spend five or six years studying abroad, wouldn't her entrepreneurial plan have to be postponed again and again?
This is the situation that Jian Jianan absolutely does not want to see.
But now, her beloved teacher Lan Jingru has provided Jian Jianan with another feasible solution: that is to become an international exchange student, participate in the exchange student program of the University of Finance and Economics, and go to the business school of a university in the United States for further studies.
In this way, Jian Jianan can not only learn advanced Western economic knowledge and modern business systems, but also the exchange student program lasts for one year. After the end of her one-year program, Jian Jianan can still return to China and continue to complete her plan, which does not conflict with her original idea.
Therefore, Jian Jianan thought about it for a while and felt that the feasibility of this project was quite high.
Lan Jingru glanced at her student and could tell at a glance that she was obviously very excited.
Lan Jingru smiled and said, "Okay, I've already handed you the documents. Take them home and take a good look at them. You might also need to discuss this with your family, but time waits for no one. You'd better come to an agreement quickly so that I can report this quota to the hospital for counting."
Jian Jianan said happily: "Okay, teacher, I will do it as soon as possible. I will go back and discuss it with my parents first. I will tell you as soon as I have discussed it!"
Upon learning that their daughter really wanted to participate in this exchange student program, both parents Jian Yangping and Su Qinxuan strongly supported her.
The Jian Jiang family announced the good news at the dinner table of their family of four on a weekend night.
While everyone was finishing their meal, she handed out some information to everyone and said cheerfully, "I think this project is quite feasible. You can choose from several prestigious American universities for this exchange student program. I've looked it up, and the economics programs at these universities are all very famous. They train many economics students every year, many of whom will become future greats. I think if I could study there for even just a year, it would definitely be very helpful!"
Su Qinxuan nodded, agreeing with her daughter's statement. "Right, that's right. Anyway, Mom told you before, didn't you say that you'd just study as planned in school during your junior year? Why not take advantage of this time to study abroad? You should definitely seize this good opportunity. Mom also thinks it's great to go abroad and experience the systems of other countries. Even if you don't learn much, it's good to see the world and broaden your horizons. Anyway, as long as you decide on something, Mom and Dad will definitely support you."
Jian Yangping immediately followed up, "Yeah, yeah, Dad thinks so too. Anyway, our family has the money, so you're sure to learn something if you go out. I just don't know how much you can learn, but Mom and Dad are still very confident in you. My daughter is always quick to learn anything, and I believe this time will be the same!"
Compared to the two optimistic adults, brother Jian Jiabei has a slightly different idea.
"I fully support Nannan's decision to study abroad as an exchange student. This will be very helpful for her future personal development, but I am more concerned about her safety."
At this point, Jian Jiabei looked at his sister, frowning and saying, "I'm really worried about you going abroad to study alone. The United States has long passed gun control laws, which means guns are everywhere in that country. As long as you pass the exam and get a certificate, you can legally purchase a gun. Countless tragedies happen every year because of guns. As a girl like you going there, I'm not worried about anything else but your safety."
That's true. Su Qinxuan and Jian Yangping thought it made sense. Although their daughter often acted fearless in front of them, they couldn't help but feel scared when they thought about their daughter's safety.
This is a problem, Jian Jianan thought to himself, it is normal for parents to worry about themselves, but is there no way to solve it? Of course not!
She tilted her head, thought for a moment, and then said, "Brother, I know the United States is a country with a proliferation of guns, and I've also paid attention to some of their statistics. But we can't veto this exchange student program just because guns are rampant there. Aren't there enough dangerous things in this world? Of course not!"
"Do we evaluate the possible consequences of everything we do, and avoid doing anything that's bad? In short, rest assured, the proliferation of guns is an established fact. All we can do is accept it, be extremely careful, and take precautions in advance. That's the safest way, not just blindly rejecting it."
Jian Jianan looked at his parents and said, "I believe Mom and Dad will find a way."
Being looked at with such trust by their daughter, what else could Su Qinxuan and Jian Yangping say? Of course, they both agreed immediately. "Yes, yes, that's right. Mom and Dad will definitely have a way. Just leave it to Mom and Dad!"
Jian Jiabei could only sigh helplessly, and glanced at Su Qinxuan and the other man in condemnation, with five words written in his eyes: Just spoil her!
But even thinking this way, Jian Jiabei also secretly made up his mind. Since his sister had made up her mind to be an exchange student, he knew his sister's character well. Once she made up her mind, there was no way to change it. He had no way to change her mind and could only watch from the side.
He decided to drag his sister to training during the two months of summer vacation. If nothing else, he didn't expect her to become a special forces soldier in just two months, but at least she had to master some self-defense skills!
In this way, it was decided that Jian Jianan would go abroad as an exchange student, and the next step was to prepare for it.
After all, before this, no one in the Jian family had thought that Jian Jianan's future plans would change like this, nor had they made any preparations for her to study abroad.
Now that they heard that their daughter was going to study abroad, the whole family started to work intensively around this matter.
First of all, if you go to the United States, you have to prepare accommodation, right? You can't let Jian Jianan live in a hotel for a year after he arrives, right?
Su Qinxuan said: "It would be nice to buy a house in the United States, but I don't know where to buy it now. Nannan hasn't decided which university to go to yet, so I can only wait and see what she does."
Secondly, the two adults’ business is quite big in China, but they have no dealings with foreign countries. When they think about their precious daughter going to such an unfamiliar environment, the two parents are filled with worries.
It seemed like if she wasn't watched carefully, Jian Jianan would go to the overpass to play the erhu and beg for money. He wished he could move his entire home to her.
Jian Jianan, who was concentrating on preparing for various exams and procedures, became the most leisurely person.
When everything was settled, Jian Jianan finally had time to deal with related matters, such as calling out everyone in the dormitory and having a final meal together.
The four of them were all adults, so they inevitably drank some alcoholic beverages. When the party was about to end, Chen Muya even hugged Jianan and cried loudly, as if going abroad as an exchange student was not only taking Jianan away, but also Chen Muya's hopes.
"Alright, alright, I'm not going anywhere. I'm just going to study abroad. I'll be back. Why are you crying, Xiaoya? You should be happy for me."
Jian Jianan touched Chen Muya's furry little head lovingly. She felt that the touch was no different from the puppy's fish maw at home. It felt very good, so she quickly touched it a few more times.
Speaking of which, she is going to study abroad and has to say goodbye to her puppy Fish Maw. I wonder how much Fish Maw misses his sister at home.
I still have to include touching fish maw in my daily schedule before going abroad.
Chen Muya was still crying, and her crying showed no sign of stopping. "I know, of course I know that you will come back, Nannan. But I will still be sad. You have been gone for a year, and we have known each other for so long, and we have always been inseparable. But you are doing something big without saying a word. When I think that we will be separated for almost a year, my tears can't stop flowing!"
Jian Jianan calmly pointed out the loophole in her words: "Don't think too much, we have only known each other for a year."
"Besides, why do you say that as if I'm dead?"
Suddenly, Chen Muya was so moved that she couldn't shed tears. Her words that spoiled the mood made Chen Muya sit up sadly and sighed leisurely: "I knew, Nan Nan, you are still the same."
It's still such a bummer.
In early July, Jian Jianan submitted all the information and relevant documents. All she had to do next was to wait. Once all the procedures were completed in mid-to-late August, she should set off for the other side of the ocean.
The dinner gathering with the dormitory is also a farewell party. Everyone is very reluctant to leave. We won’t see Jian Jianan for a year!
Zhang Yezi sighed leisurely, "I always knew that whenever Teacher Lan Jingru asked you to come, it was always bad news. Take this time for example. We were all happily collecting our money just a few minutes ago, but now you come back and announce that you're going on exchange. We'll be apart for almost a year."
It had to be said that every time Professor Lan Jingru called them over, she would drop some bombshell news. The last time she called them over, it was to talk about opening a brick-and-mortar store. The last time before that, it was to talk about Yan Wenxin stealing their group project. The last time before that, it was...
Jian Jianan chuckled. She could of course hear her roommates' reluctance to let her go, but she subconsciously wanted to play dumb. "Hehehe, the teacher was thinking about me too. She thought this project was especially suitable for me, and I happened to have the ability to compete for it, so she had to tell me right away."
Ding Ran immediately poured everyone a glass of Beibingyang soda. "Fill it up, fill it up! Stop talking! We're gathered here today to celebrate Nan Nan's study abroad next year. I wish her a bright future and hope she returns in a year with great success!"
Chen Muya raised his glass and followed up, saying, “You will do great things. We will wait for you to come back!”
Zhang Yezi also said: "We will wait for you to come back at school."
Jian Jianan's heart was filled with tenderness, and he couldn't help but think of the time he had spent with his roommates over the past few years.
Thinking back to when I first met the three of them, the scene of my first meeting with them is still vivid in my mind. Even Jian Jianan himself did not expect that they would become such a harmonious team of four.
In just one year, the four of them did a lot of things together, including burning the midnight oil to work on group assignments, being busy and exhausted because of opening a store for the first time, and even standing on the stage together to receive awards.
Each and every one of these things is a testimony to the friendship between the four of them. To be honest, Jian Jianan is also reluctant to part with them!
But all good things must come to an end, and it’s not like Jian Jianan won’t come back. She will come back in a year, and then I can have a good chat with my roommates.
Jian Jianan believes that after a year, not only she but also her roommates will have grown.
Although they were extremely reluctant to leave, dinner always had to end and the restaurant was about to close. The employees in the store kept looking in the direction of Jian Jianan and the others. It was obvious that they were silently urging them to leave quickly. They also wanted to get off work early!
Zhang Yezi went to pay the bill, and then she and Jian Jianan, the only two people who didn't drink, supported Chen Muya and Ding Ran and walked out.
After settling her friends down, Jian Jianan returned to her home in the alley. Then she was surprised to find that not only her mother was at home tonight, but also Aunt Xu Jing, whom she had not seen for a long time, was somehow visiting her home.
"Good evening, Auntie!"
Jian Jianan greeted her, and in return, Xu Jing exclaimed in admiration: "Hey, Nannan, it's been a long time since we last met. Every time I see your aunt, I feel my eyes light up. And you've grown so fast, it's like you've been reborn every time I see you."
Jian Jianan said modestly: "Actually, no, it's just that you exaggerated too much, or maybe it's because we haven't seen each other for a long time, so you feel this way."
That's true. They haven't seen each other for a long time. Although the children of both families are attending universities in Beijing, their parents are very busy. Su Qinxuan and Jian Yangping can still find time to participate in their children's lives, but Shan Tao and Xu Jing can't do that.
Shan Tao's career was on the rise. He was originally just the director of a Development and Reform Bureau in Shenzhen, but as he did his job better and better, the central government also saw the results of his hard work, so they transferred him here.
Shan Tao now works in the National Development and Reform Commission. He is so busy every day that he is always concerned about people's livelihood. He has no time to talk to his wife and son. Not to mention his neighbor Jian Jianan, Shan Tao has not even seen his biological son Shan Jiqing for a long time.
So is Xu Jing.
Since Shan Jiqing recovered from his illness, Xu Jing no longer paid too much attention to her son. Like other ordinary mothers, she can focus more on her career.
In the past, Xu Jing missed several opportunities to perform because she was afraid to be too far away from her son. Therefore, although she had first-class acting skills, she did not have many opportunities to show them.
But since Shan Jiqing learned to run, jump and talk, although he still spoke less than other children, he was finally back to normal, so Xu Jing could focus on pursuing her career.
Sometimes, she is even busier than her lover Shan Tao.
For example, in the past six months, she has been performing outside. Invited by several European dance clubs, their performance team has been touring Europe for at least half a year, bringing a lot of oriental beauty that has never been seen before to Western society.
So, Xu Jing hasn't seen her son for half a year.
Logically speaking, the mother and son who have reunited after a long separation should have endless topics to talk about, although according to Shan Jiqing's personality, most of the time it was Xu Jing who was talking and he was listening.
But the tender moments between mother and son are always the same, almost the same.
However, when Jian Jianan met Aunt Xu Jing today, he inexplicably saw some worry and concern on her face.
This shouldn't happen.
Xu Jing chatted with Jian Jianan for a long while, then smiled and said to Su Qinxuan, "Oh, Sister Qin, you're finally free now. Nannan has grown so well. I heard she just won the gold medal in some college student entrepreneurship competition. You've trained her so well, so you won't have to worry about her becoming your successor in the future! When she graduates from college in two years, she'll definitely work in your store. I've never seen anyone raise their children better than you. Xiaobei, too. If he continues with his grades like this, he'll definitely be an outstanding graduate. He'll be a senior next year. Has he found an internship yet?"
Su Qinxuan said calmly, "Internship? That's up to him. You know, we don't interfere too much with children. Xiaobei can choose where he wants to go for internship and training. His father and I won't say anything to him."
Xu Jing took over the conversation: "Okay, you don't know Xiaobei's internship unit, but Nannan's future destination is definitely not going anywhere. In two years, she'll join your Nanbei Group and slowly work her way up. That's a sure thing."
The two families have known each other for a long time, nearly ten years of friendship, and there are many things they can talk about openly. Su Qinxuan shook his head, "That's not necessarily the case."
"Ah, why not necessarily? Could it be that you don't want Nan Nan..." Xu Jing was surprised.
Su Qinxuan pointed in the direction of the kitchen where Jian Yangping was busy. "Have you forgotten that Old Jian also owns a Shenya Clothing store? It's up to her where she wants to work after she graduates from Nannan University."
Xu Jing laughed, shaking her head as she laughed, clapping her hands in delight. "Hahahaha! That's hilarious! If you hadn't mentioned it, I'd have forgotten. Your family's situation is special. Besides your Nanbei Restaurant and Jinhuiju, Sister Qin, your child's father also owns a clothing store. It's hard to say where Nannan will work in the future."
The more Xu Jing thought about it, the funnier it became. She looked at Jian Nan with a smile, took her hand and said, "To be honest, your parents are quite special among all the parents I've met. I've never seen a family like them. Both parents have their own businesses, and the most special thing is that these businesses are quite large. It's impossible to say that one is particularly strong and the other is particularly weak. Our Nan Nan will have a heavy burden in the future. Where will she find a job?"
Others will have to go home and inherit the family business if they don't study hard.
If you don't study hard at Jian Jianan's place, you will have to go home and inherit two family businesses.
Xu Jing also knew a little about the Jian family's affairs. When Jian Jianan just started college, the two parents used all kinds of means to compete for where their daughter could do internship first. It was really ridiculous to talk about it.
Jian Jianan didn't answer, just laughed it off.
When Xu Jing came, she had to eat at Jian Jianan's house. She had been craving her sister Qin's cooking skills for a long time.
Although Su Qinxuan was a little tired and couldn't cook today, her brother Jian's cooking skills were also very good. Xu Jing was satisfied just to come and have a meal.
Xu Jing didn't wait for Jian Jianan's answer, and as if she was afraid that the world would not be in chaos, she brought up the old matter again at the dinner table, and she had to get an answer from Jian Jianan.
"So, Nannan, you haven't told your aunt yet where you're going to work after you graduate from university?"
Jian Jianan was suddenly shocked, and the food in her mouth no longer smelled delicious. She raised her head blankly, and her first reaction was to look at her mother, and then immediately looked at her father.
The two parents also cooperated with Xu Jing and waited for Jian Jianan's answer with a smile.
Xu Jing thought it was fun. It was good to tease a little girl. It was much more interesting than teasing a son. As if afraid that Jian Jianan didn't hear the question clearly, she repeated, "Talk about it. It's a good opportunity to arrange it in advance. So, Nannan, which company are you going to? Is it your mother's Nanbei Group? Or your father's Shenya Clothing?"
Jian Jianan sighed deeply, knowing that if he didn't answer this question directly, he would definitely not pass this level today.
She gritted her teeth as if thinking, and slowly drank the last mouthful of soup before putting down her chopsticks. "I've decided..."
"I've decided not to go anywhere!"
Jian Jianan gave a shocking answer. Yes, she decided not to choose an internship between the two stores run by her parents.
"I plan to wait and see how things go. Once I find an industry I'm interested in, I'll get an internship there. Anyway, my parents' store is there, and they can't run away, so there's no rush."
Jian Jianan saw his two parents turn their heads away, knowing that he had passed the test, and couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
She never thought today that a casual remark she made would come true in her internship choice a year later.
Jian Jianan added, "I just decided to study abroad. I'm going to the United States as an exchange student for a year. I also want to see how the business world in other countries differs from ours. Maybe I can learn a lot in this year. When I'm looking for an internship, I'll look for relevant ones. That's in line with my plan!"
Xu Jing's brows suddenly twitched. "Study abroad? Nannan is going to the United States as an exchange student? Was this just decided? Why haven't I heard about it?"
Su Qinxuan smiled and explained for her daughter, "Yes, it was just decided. Logically, I should have told you, my dear aunt, but weren't you performing abroad a while ago? I only mentioned a few important things in the letter I wrote to you. At that time, Nan Nan's exchange student procedures had not yet been completed, so it was not appropriate to write about it in the letter to worry you. But a few days ago, it was finally completed. Our Nan Nan will be going to the United States as an exchange student for a year, and will return to continue her studies at the University of Finance and Economics after a year."
Xu Jing thought about it, put down the bowl and chopsticks, and looked at Jian Jianan as if asking: "Since this is the case, Nan Nan, can you help Auntie with something?"
Jian Jianan rarely saw Aunt Xu Jing like this, as if she had something to hide.
"Can you help me persuade that kid? His school has an opportunity to study abroad, and the department specifically wants him, but he just doesn't want to go! I don't know how much his family has been angry about this matter, and Old Dan has been very worried recently."
She sighed, as if Jian Jianan was a savior, "So, Nannan, can you help me persuade Xiaoqing to go abroad to study and learn advanced knowledge? What's wrong with that?"
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