Jiang Jun had never expected Chen Jing's twists and turns, so he tried to be humble: "Maybe it's because I'm simple."
Compared with the children of high-ranking officials she had met, Jiang Jun felt that her greatest characteristic was that she did not have that kind of self-righteous arrogance.
Chen Jing didn't let up and continued to ask: "If my big brother likes you, you, you...will you, will you...well, that, uh..."
This time Jiang Jun understood and glanced at Chen Jing. The light was too dim, so she wasn't sure if Chen Jing was curious or asking on Ye Qingyin's behalf. However, Chen Jing's hesitant tone made her laugh. She pursed her lips and said, "Is this you?"
Chen Jing blushed, but she really wanted to know the answer. This was related to her own childhood memories. She mustered up the courage to look at Jiang Jun and nodded: "Yeah."
Jiang Jun had just gotten a little closer to Chen Jing in the past two days, and her guard against Chen Jing had not yet been completely lifted. Besides, there was absolutely no way she would let the interactions between lovers hear them in front of her future girlfriend!
Jiang Jun rolled his eyes and decided to tease Chen Jing: "Overseas, those foreigners are very open-minded. When they feel happy, whether they are on the street, in a restaurant, or on the bus, they will hug each other and kiss."
Chen Jing opened her eyes wide in shock: "That's too rude!"
Jiang Jun scoffed, "To those foreigners, it's just like a handshake, a polite greeting."
Chen Jing's face turned pale: "Politeness?"
Jiang Jun nodded. "Yes, parents and children, classmates, colleagues, and good friends can all hug, touch cheeks, and kiss. Of course, boyfriends and girlfriends can kiss! I guess Aunt Ye has heard of these customs, so she doesn't want you to apply to study abroad. Maybe she's afraid you'll learn bad habits."
Chen Jing's voice was dry: "In foreign countries, children also kiss each other, right?"
Jiang Jun thought of the movies and TV shows he had watched in his past life: "Well, in foreign countries, a child's first kiss ends in kindergarten!"
Chen Jing's voice became increasingly hollow: "Kissing in kindergarten?"
Jiang Jun sighed, "Yeah, if they grow up in that kind of environment, all kids will be like that."
If she had been treated like this by her parents in her original time and space, perhaps Chen Yuanwu's welfare would have been much better.
Chen Jing felt lost. Perhaps Xie Lang, influenced by foreign children and thinking she looked like a lucky doll when she was young, couldn't help but kiss her? And all these years, she was the only one who kept making such a big deal out of it?
Jiang Jun asked back: "Jing, is there someone who likes you?"
Girls who are just beginning to fall in love, or girls who have a crush on someone else, all look happy, and definitely not like Chen Jing who has a sullen expression.
Chen Jing was stunned for a moment, then shook her head and denied it: "No! Nowadays, people in the song and dance troupe are not allowed to have relationships under the age limit. Otherwise, if the rehearsal is not done well, it is because of the relationship. I just became the lead dancer and I also want to apply to join the party."
Jiang Jun, with his unique sensitivity, suddenly asked, "Jing, you could ask around for Professor Xie's relatives abroad. Maybe you can find his grandson. Isn't he a great pianist? Chinese pianists abroad who are good at playing the piano are easy to spot and easily find."
Logically speaking, Ye Qingyin should have thought of this approach. As for why she didn't follow Chen Jing, it was probably because she was afraid of being implicated.
Chen Jing was a little confused: "Can I ask?"
Jiang Jun said affirmatively, "In foreign countries, where there are Chinese people, there are usually hometown associations. Perhaps your Qiang can find some for you."
Even though they are of different ranks, levels, and backgrounds, Chinese people will still visit and make friends with fellow countrymen according to tradition. Helping each other in a foreign country has been a custom of the descendants of Yan and Huang for thousands of years.
Chen Jing lowered her head and thought hard, muttering softly, "Well, if I can't find Qiang, I'll go find my brother's classmates. He has several classmates who have been sent abroad on official business. He also has a female classmate who works as a translator in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. I can go and ask them."
Once you have a clear goal, it's like your mind opens up and many solutions come to you naturally.
Jiang Jun suggested, "Then ask quietly without letting your mother know."
You have to be 80% sure before discussing it with your family, so that you can gain their understanding and support.
Chen Jing was a little confused: "Then how should I ask? What should I ask? If I ask Professor Xie, people will suspect that I am planning to betray him too."
Growing up in a military compound, Chen Jing's mind is closed.
Jiang Jun counted on his fingers and taught: "Just ask those who were sent abroad to study or work on official business if they have ever attended any hometown associations. Then ask them to help you find information about the music school. The address or phone number will do."
Chen Jing was confused: "Then what?"
Jiang Jun shrugged. "Then? Of course you have to write a letter to the music conservatory to apply for admission! You have to be prepared for both situations. If the troupe doesn't agree to recommend you, then you'll have to wait until you're discharged and apply to the school yourself."
In a few years, the domestic situation will be different. Many foreign things will begin to enter the country. In addition to artistic achievements, there will also be advanced results of the foreign industrial revolution. If you can go out a year earlier, you can learn something a year earlier. Regardless of how great the results can be, just being a translator can get you a good job and position, such as serving as an ambassador of friendly exchanges between China and foreign countries.
Jiang Yun had to be very detailed, even the steps on how to do it had to be very clear, as if he was just short of writing them down one by one with a pen.
Chen Jing finally understood: "Sister Yun, I think I know why my eldest brother likes you. You are so sure about everything, as if you really know it!"
Jiang Jun didn't know whether to laugh or cry. She really knew the answer; it wasn't just her guesswork. Her kindness was being taken advantage of. "Then just do as I say and go find someone to find out. Look at you, your eyes are swollen from crying. Go back to sleep, or Aunt Ye will be worried again tomorrow morning."
Ye Qingyin's sweetheart is this daughter. If Chen Jing has any unpleasant things, Ye Qingyin will talk about it for a long time.
Chen Jing seemed to have let go of a heavy burden, and her expression became much more relaxed: "Sister Yun, the tone of your words is becoming more and more like my eldest brother."
Jiang Jun chuckled: "Is it good or bad to be like your elder brother?"
Chen Jing didn't answer directly, but said softly: "Sister Yun, if you have any questions in the future, I will come to ask you again!"
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